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2019 - 2020

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NETHERLANDS Netherlands

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Brig

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Lake Como Local Intercity Agen Eurocity Mâcon San Biarritz Dax Milan Veron 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 Bol 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 Flore 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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Trans-Siberian and Trans-Mongolian routes to Beijing & Vladivostock

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Euronight

Local Intercity

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POLAND

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ence Split

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La Frecce Dubrovnik ROME

ITALY Bari

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Ferry Local Intercity Palermo Taormina Catania

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Eurocity

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WHY RAILBOOKERS? Railbookers offers expertly planned tailor made holidays by train, 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’.

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• Our team are selfconfessed ‘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!

• We can tailor make any of our holidays to suit your exact requirements.

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• 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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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, timings, 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 on board!

AWARD WINNING RAIL TOUR OPERATOR • We are incredibly proud to have won many industry awards, recognising our dedication and commitment to providing you with a flawless rail holiday experience.

• We have won in the British Travel Awards category for ‘Best Rail Holidays Company’ for four consecutive years.

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Everything You Need to Know About Our Rail Holidays 4 Our Rail Partners 5 Italy 6-21 Italy via the Alps Venice via the Alps 6-7 Venice and the Bernina Express 8 Venice, Florence and Rome 9 Florence and Rome 10 Rome via the Alps 11 Florence and Lake Como via the Alps 12 Florence via the Alps 13 Lake Maggiore via the Alps 14 Lake Como via the Alps 15 Amalfi Coast via the Alps 19 Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Venice Simplon-Orient-Express with Florence and Venice 16 Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to Venice 17 Overnight Train and Southern Italy Overnight Train to Venice 18 Rome and Sorrento 20 Naples and Sicily 21 Switzerland Scenic Switzerland 22 Classic Glacier and Bernina Express 23 Bernese Oberland 24 Switzerland’s Lakes and Mountains 25 Classic Bernina Express 26 Peaks of Switzerland from Wengen 27 Jungfrau and Gornergrat: Swiss Mountain Peaks 28 Lucerne, Lugano and the Gotthard Express 29 Central and Eastern Europe Arlberg Pass: Zurich, Innsbruck and Vienna 30 Arlberg Pass: Zurich, Salzburg and Vienna 31 Brenner Pass: Munich, Innsbruck and Venice 32 Prague, Vienna and Budapest 33 Ultimate Berlin, Prague, Vienna and Budapest 34-35 Berlin, Dresden and Prague 36 Cologne and Berlin 37 Berlin, Warsaw and Krakow 38 Polish Explorer 39 Scandinavia Ultimate Norway in a Nutshell 40 Scandinavian Grand Tour 41 Spain and Portugal Barcelona and Madrid 42 Madrid and Andalucia 43 Barcelona, Seville and Madrid 44 Porto, Coimbra and Lisbon 45 Western Europe Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam 46 Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik 47 Asia and Russia Eastern and Oriental Express from Bangkok to Singapore 48 The Golden Triangle 49 Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express, Moscow to Vladivostok 50 Trans Mongolian Adventure, Moscow to Beijing 51 USA and Canada The All American 54-55 Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans 56 Jazz, Blues and Rock n Roll 57 America’s National Parks with San Francisco 58 Grand Canyon Discovery with Los Angeles 59 Ultimate Canada Coast to Coast 60-61 Canadian Rockies Express with Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver 62 Canadian Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer 63 Canadian Rockies Discovery 64-65 Terms and Conditions 66-67

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OUR RAIL HOLIDAYS HOW DO I MAKE A BOOKING? Please visit your local Travel Agent Call us on 020 3327 0805 Or visit www.railbookers.co.uk CAN I START OR FINISH MY JOURNEY AT MY LOCAL STATION? Of course! Most of our rail holidays start from London St.Pancras station, where the Eurostar departs. However train tickets can be booked from any UK rail station to coincide with the timings of your onward or return journey.

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

CAN I TAKE A HOLIDAY YOU OFFER IN REVERSE? We can offer a reverse option on any of our packages. If you would like to visit cities in a different order or start/finish in a different location, please speak with your local Travel Agent.

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

WHAT IS IT LIKE ON A SLEEPER TRAIN? The sleeper trains in our packages are comfortable, fun and adventurous

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

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. When there are multiple trains a day, if there’s a particularly convenient time or a departure that will ensure you catch the best scenery, we’ll be sure to recommend it.

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

special scenery, we’ll be excited to let you know!

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

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

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

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

CAN YOU RECOMMEND THE MOST SCENIC ROUTE TO GET TO MY DESTINATION? We’re always advocates of taking the scenic route! With so much to see from the train windows on all our holidays, you’re in for a treat. If there’s a different route you could take for some extra

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

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

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

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

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

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

AMTRAK Amtrak is the USA’s national rail operator. It connects North America

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

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

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

THALYS Thalys offers a high-speed service from Paris to Brussels, Cologne and Amsterdam, as well as providing a link between Amsterdam and

Lille. Founded in 1996, Thalys is the only truly multicultural rail service to have achieved a high-speed international link between four countries.

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

RENFE OPERADORA Renfe Operadora is a state owned Spanish rail company, which was founded in 2005. The name “Renfe” was formed from the former Spanish National Railway Network, RENFE (acronym of Red Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Españoles). Their mission is to provide rail transport to passengers in the safest and most efficient way.

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

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VENICE VIA THE ALPS

London ➡ Paris ➡ Geneva ➡ Milan ➡ Venice ➡ UK

LONDON

Your journey begins in London

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PARIS

DAY 1 - LONDON TO GENEVA FRANCE

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

SWITZ.

Travel through the stunning Swiss Alps along the Simplon Pass

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

Mediterranean Sea

Nights stay Flight home

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

DAY 3 - VENICE

Geneva

A visit to Venice is not complete without a ride on a Gondola, a mode of transport that has been in existence in Venice for over 1000 years! Soak

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Venice

5 DAYS FROM £689 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Eurostar to Paris and onward rail travel • 4 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Flight from Venice to UK

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

DAY 4 - VENICE

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Spend an additional day discovering all that Venice has to offer. Fascinating museums, exquisite art galleries and ornate churches await! Enjoy a tasty lunch by the waterside and maybe sample some local delights at the Rialto Markets, including a fish market held here for over 1000 years. Be sure to leave some time to take a tour of the famous glassblowers on the island of Murano and stopover at Burano, a small island famous for lace and its colourful houses.

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DAY 5 - DEPART VENICE This morning is your chance to visit those places not yet explored and absorb the last of the Venetian culture.

Make your way to Marco Polo Airport for your flight home after a wonderful three-night stay in this fascinating city.

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Why Not...

Rialto Bridge in Venice

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

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Geneva - Cornavin Venice - Ai Mori D’Oriente

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Bernina Express

6 DAYS FROM £799 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Eurostar to Paris and onward rail travel • 5 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Reservations on the Bernina Express between Chur and Tirano • Flight from Venice to UK

VENICE AND THE BERNINA EXPRESS London ➡ Paris ➡ Zurich ➡ Bernina Express ➡ Milan ➡ Venice ➡ UK

LONDON

Your journey begins in London

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£799 £799 £799 £1,029 £1,049 £1,049 £909 £939 £1,039 £999 £839 £799

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PARIS

FRANCE

TIRANO MILAN 1

Nights stay Flight home

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

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ITALY

DAY 2 - THE BERNINA EXPRESS TO ITALY Travel through the Alps on a scenic ride from Zurich to Chur, where you will pick up the panoramic Bernina Express for an unforgettable journey. The train meanders through snow-dusted mountain ranges, across striking stone viaducts and along the banks of some of Switzerland’s sparkling lakes.

Once in Milan, check in at your hotel for an overnight stay and enjoy a tasty Milanese dinner!

DAY 3 - VENICE

Zurich

After breakfast, make the pleasant journey from Milan to Venice by rail, enjoying views of the Italian countryside as you go. On arrival, check in at your hotel for a three-night stay and start exploring the city! Waterside Venice’s reputation no doubt precedes

it, and many say there is nowhere on earth that matches the beauty and tranquillity of its splendid canals.

DAY 4 - VENICE Spend a full day in Venice today, getting lost along the cobbled, labyrinth streets and exploring some of the city’s famed landmarks. Wander to St. Mark’s Square, explore the Doge’s Palace and spend the evening tucking into traditional cichetti, accompanied by a glass of local Prosecco of course!

DAY 5 - VENICE Spend another day at leisure in Venice.

Take a trip to one of the surrounding islands, perhaps to see expert glass blowing on Murano or Burano. Of course, be sure to make time for an iconic gondola ride down the sparkling waterways before you go!

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

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Zurich - Du Theatre Milan - Starhotel Anderson Venice - Ai Mori D’Oriente

Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

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Rome

8 DAYS FROM £949 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Eurostar to Paris and onward rail travel • 7 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Flight from Rome to UK

VENICE, FLORENCE AND ROME

London ➡ Paris ➡ Geneva ➡ Milan ➡ Venice ➡ Florence ➡ Rome ➡ UK

LONDON

Your journey begins in London

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Travel through the stunning Swiss Alps along the Simplon Pass

GENEVA

Bay of Biscay

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DAY 5 - FLORENCE

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Spend 2 nights in Rome before flying back to the UK

Flight home

£949 £949 £949 £1,179 £1,229 £1,189 £1,029 £1,029 £1,219 £1,119 £939 £939

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English Channel

FRANCE

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Visit some of the delightful sights of Florence. Walk through the bustling squares of Piazza San Giovanni, the Piazza della Signoria and Santa Croce.

DAY 6 - FLORENCE TO ROME Catch the train to Rome and check in at the Morgana Hotel before discovering the ‘Eternal City’. From the striking walls of the Colosseum to the sacred Vatican City.

DAY 1 - LONDON TO GENEVA

DAY 2 - GENEVA TO VENICE

DAY 7 - ROME

Travel from London to Paris. With a quick train change you’ll be whizzing through France towards Switzerland, all the while admiring the beautiful scenes out of your window. On arrival in Geneva, make your way to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Depart Geneva after breakfast and travel to Venice on one of the most scenic routes in Europe, the Simplon Pass. Continue south after crossing the border into Italy before arriving in Venice.

Stroll around some of the beautiful museums of Rome. The Vatican Museums hold a superb collection as well as housing the Sistine Chapel.

DAY 3 - VENICE

After breakfast make your way to the airport for your flight home.

Famed for its canals, history and ethereal beauty. It is no wonder this enchanting city draws in visitors from all around the world.

DAY 4 - VENICE TO FLORENCE Enjoy breakfast before returning to Santa Lucia station. Relax as the train travels through Padua and Bologna to Florence. On arrival, check in at the Botticelli hotel.

Venice

DAY 8 - DEPART ROME

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Geneva - Cornavin Venice - Ai Mori D’Oriente Florence - Hotel Adriatico Rome - Morgana

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Florence

6 DAYS FROM £719 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Eurostar to Paris and onward rail travel • 5 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Flight from Rome to UK

FLORENCE AND ROME VIA THE ALPS London ➡ Paris ➡ Geneva ➡ Florence ➡ Rome ➡ UK

LONDON

Your journey begins in London

PARIS

SWITZ. Bay of Biscay

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GENEVA

Travel through the stunning Swiss Alps along the Simplon Pass

villages and verdant fields, ahead of your arrival in Rome in the early afternoon. On arrival, make your way to your hotel and check in for a two-night stay.

MILAN ITALY 2 FLORENCE Adriatic Sea

Mediterranean Sea KEY

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Nights stay

£719 £719 £839 £999 £1,019 £999 £879 £879 £929 £919 £849 £749

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English Channel

FRANCE

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Spend 2 nights in Rome before flying back to the UK

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Flight home

DAY 1 - LONDON TO GENEVA

DAY 2 - GENEVA TO FLORENCE

Your adventure begins as you board the Eurostar from London to Paris. Change onto a high-speed train and whiz through France towards Switzerland.

On arrival in Geneva, make your way to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Head to the station for your train through the famous Simplon Pass. This scenic journey runs along Lake Leman and passes scenic Swiss vineyards, with stunning views of the Alps in the background. Travel further south after crossing the border into Italy with a change in Milan, before arriving in Florence. On arrival, check in at your hotel and enjoy a two-night stay.

DAY 3 - FLORENCE No visit to Florence is complete with a visit to the Duomo Basilica, marvel at its beautiful frescoes and spectacular dome that dominates the city’s skyline.

DAY 4 - FLORENCE TO ROME Rome

After breakfast in the hotel, take a train from Santa Maria Novella station and journey south, past charming rural

DAY 5 - ROME After breakfast, enjoy exploring Europe’s largest open air museum.

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

DAY 6 - DEPART ROME Check out after breakfast in the hotel, make your way to the airport for your flight home.

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Geneva - Cornavin Florence - Hotel Adriatico Rome - Morgana

Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

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Rome

5 DAYS FROM £729 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Eurostar to Paris and onward rail travel • 4 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Flight from Rome to UK

Your journey begins in London

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PARIS

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ROME VIA THE ALPS

London ➡ Paris ➡ Geneva ➡ Rome ➡ UK

LONDON English Channel

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Travel through the stunning Swiss Alps along the Simplon Pass

MILAN

Bay of Biscay

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Flight home

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dare to put your hand into the Bocca della Verità to prove that you are trustworthy!

DAY 4 - ROME Adriatic Sea Spend 3 nights in Rome before flying back to the UK

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DAY 1 - LONDON TO GENEVA

DAY 2 - GENEVA TO ROME

Your adventure begins in London’s St. Pancras station, where you’ll board the Eurostar to Paris. Change onto a high-speed train and whiz through France towards Geneva.

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

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and then head for another day of sightseeing.

Admire the breathtaking collection of ancient art, sculptures and statues at the Capitoline museums or why not take a trip to the enchanting Vatican, the centre of the Catholic world and a completely independent state?

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

Vatican, Rome

DAY 3 - ROME

Geneva

Head out to explore after breakfast, don’t miss the architectural masterpiece, The Pantheon, one of Rome’s best preserved buildings. Walk in the footsteps of the Romans at the Forum or follow Audrey Hepburn and

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Lake Como

6 DAYS FROM £739 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Eurostar to Paris and onward rail travel • 5 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Flight from Pisa to UK

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

LONDON

Your journey begins in London

PARIS

SWITZ. GENEVA

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Travel through the stunning Swiss Alps along the Simplon Pass

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£739 £739 £739 £889 £929 £909 £869 £869 £929 £819 £769 £769

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Mediterranean Sea

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

DAY 1 - LONDON TO GENEVA

DAY 2 - GENEVA TO COMO

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

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

DAY 3 - COMO

Florence

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

DAY 4 - COMO TO FLORENCE After breakfast, take the short journey by train to Milan before transferring onto the Eurostar Italia to Florence.

Pass Italian fields and vineyards and the picturesque city of Bologna before arriving in Florence. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

DAY 5 - FLORENCE Take a walk through the buzzing squares of Piazza San Giovanni, the Piazza della Signoria and Santa Croce, featuring Renaissance palaces decorated with frescos. Don’t miss a walk across Florence’s “bridge of gold”, laden with jewellers and goldsmiths and offering beautiful views across the Arno river.

Alternatively, take a day trip to Siena or Lucca for a true taste of Tuscany at these delightful towns full of history.

DAY 6 - DEPART FLORENCE Check out of your hotel after breakfast and travel from Florence to Pisa for your flight back to the UK.

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Florence

5 DAYS FROM £709 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Eurostar to Paris and onward rail travel • 4 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Flight from Pisa to UK

FLORENCE VIA THE ALPS

London ➡ Paris ➡ Geneva ➡ Florence ➡ Pisa ➡ UK

LONDON

Your journey begins in London

PARIS

SWITZ. GENEVA

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MILAN

Bay of Biscay

ITALY

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Nights stay Flight home

£709 £709 £709 £779 £809 £789 £739 £739 £809 £759 £709 £709

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English Channel

FRANCE

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Mediterranean Sea

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Spend 3 nights in Florence before flying back to the UK from Pisa

DAY 1 - LONDON TO GENEVA

DAY 2 - GENEVA TO FLORENCE

Board the Eurostar from London to Paris. Change onto a high-speed train and whiz through France towards Switzerland. On arrival in Frenchspeaking Geneva, make your way to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Enjoy breakfast in the hotel and then head to the station for your train through the famous Simplon Pass. This scenic journey runs along Lake Leman and passes scenic Swiss vineyards, with stunning views of the Alps in the background. The Simplon Pass boasts some of the most stunning views of the Alps in the entire region. Travel further south after crossing the border into Italy with a change in Milan, before arriving in Florence.

DAY 4 - FLORENCE Head out to do some shopping at the San Lorenzo Street Market or view the magnificent frescoes at the Gothic Basilica. Alternatively, view a vast collection of paintings at the Accademia Gallery.

DAY 5 - DEPART FLORENCE Following breakfast, make your way to the train station for the journey west from Florence to Pisa. On arrival, make your way to the airport and check in for your flight home.

Alps

DAY 3 - FLORENCE

Geneva

Spend a full day exploring the city, stroll through the city’s lively piazzas and marvel at the magnificent dome of the Duomo Basilica. Admire the charming views along the River Arno and cross the city’s oldest bridge, the 14th century Ponte Vecchio.

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Lake Maggiore

5 DAYS FROM £809 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Eurostar to Paris and onward rail travel • 4 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Flight from Milan to UK

LAKE MAGGIORE VIA THE ALPS London ➡ Paris ➡ Geneva ➡ Stresa ➡ UK

LONDON

Your journey begins in London

PARIS Travel through the stunning Swiss Alps along the Simplon Pass

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

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Stresa to Milan by bus

DAY 1 - LONDON TO GENEVA Travel to Paris on the Eurostar and then transfer on to the Swiss city of Geneva, where you’ll check in at your hotel for an overnight stay. Make the most of your time in this friendly, cosmopolitan city, enjoying lakefront shopping and sightseeing.

DAY 2 - GENEVA TO STRESA After breakfast, take the train from Geneva to Stresa, travelling through

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snowy passes, over vast viaducts, and past mountain villages where cows graze with their distinctive tinkling cloche bells.

On arrival in Stresa, check into your hotel for a three-night stay. Like other northern Italian lakes, Lake Maggiore’s credentials as a tourist destination go back hundreds of years. This idyllic spot has attracted visitors since the beginning of the 18th century, who come to soak up the sun, relax and enjoy the many attractions the area has to offer.

little lakeside town with many markets, churches and botanical gardens to explore. Take the cable car up to Monte Mottarone for stunning views of the Alps and glimpses of the other lakes in the region.

DAY 4 - STRESA Stroll along the lake front to the Villa Pallavicino, a 19th century villa surrounded by landscaped parkland with beautiful plants, flowers and trees and a small zoo.

DAY 5 - DEPART STRESA After breakfast, check out of your hotel and make your way to Milan airport for your flight home.

DAY 3 - STRESA On the shores of the Borromean Gulf, Stresa is ideally situated as a base to explore the lake’s villages, islands and natural beauty. A regular ferry runs from the town around the lake and the Isola Bella, the most well-known of the Borromean Islands, is only ten minutes away by boat. Stresa itself is a lovely

Stresa

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Lake Como

5 DAYS FROM £699 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Eurostar to Paris and onward rail travel • 4 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Flight from Milan to UK

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LAKE COMO VIA THE ALPS London ➡ Paris ➡ Geneva ➡ Lake Como ➡ UK

LONDON

Your journey begins in London

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English Channel

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around the shops and boutiques or visit one of the many cultural monuments the city has to offer.

Travel through the stunning Swiss Alps along the Simplon Pass

FRANCE

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

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MILAN

ITALY

DAY 1 - LONDON TO GENEVA

DAY 2 - GENEVA TO COMO

Ride the rails to Paris and change onto a high-speed train through France towards Switzerland. On arrival in French-speaking Geneva, make your way to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Spend the evening admiring the city’s cosmopolitan feel and the stunning backdrop of the Alps and the Jura mountains.

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

The lake itself offers numerous opportunities for watersports, boat trips and even a spot of bathing. Perhaps take the funicular railway up to Brunate for panoramic views or why not just sit at a lakeside bar and take in the striking scenery?

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

Lake Como

DAY 3 - COMO

Geneva

Spend two full days enjoying the scenery of Lake Como. The town of Como is one that combines beautiful historic architecture with stunning natural beauty. The Centro Storico, old town, is a maze of picturesque little streets, squares and pavement cafés. Wander

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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

6 DAYS FROM £2,999 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Overnight full board accommodation aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in a double cabin • Transfer from Venice hotel to VSOE station • Train travel from Florence to Venice • 4 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Flight from UK to Florence

VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS WITH FLORENCE AND VENICE

London ➡ Venice ➡ Rome ➡ UK

Your journey begins with flights from the UK to Florence

LONDON English Channel

PARIS

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

AUSTRIA SWITZ.

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VENICE Spend 3 nights in Venice before boarding the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to London via Paris

Mediterranean Sea

DAY 3 - FLORENCE TO VENICE

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

Take the train from Florence to Venice and on arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Stroll through the city’s winding streets and cross its pretty bridges, before relaxing at a pavement cafe whilst you take in your elegant surroundings.

DAY 2 - FLORENCE

Florence

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a three-course lunch as you gaze at the beautiful passing scenery of the Italian Dolomites and the Austrian and Swiss Alps. A four-course dinner is served in the evening in one of the opulent restaurant cars. After dinner, return to your compartment, which will have been transformed into a cosy bedroom by your Steward.

DAY 6 - ARRIVAL IN LONDON

DAY 1 - UK TO FLORENCE

Spend a full day exploring this magnificent city, perhaps enjoying a famous gelato as you stroll through the city’s lively piazzas, and marvel at the magnificent dome of the Duomo Basilica.

Admire the charming views along the River Arno and cross the city’s oldest bridge, the 14th century Ponte Vecchio.

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As the train arrives in Paris, a delicious brunch is served in the restaurant cars as you travel towards the French coast for the Channel crossing. On arrival in Folkestone, join the Venice SimplonOrient-Express’ sister train, the British Pullman, for the journey to London.

DAY 4 - VENICE After breakfast, head out to explore the city further. You may wish to marvel at the Astronomical Clock at the Torre dell’Orologio in St. Mark’s Square, or see the works of famous artists such as Tintoretto and Bellini at the Gallerie dell’Accademia.

Alps

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Venice

5 DAYS FROM £2,949 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Overnight full board accommodation aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in a double cabin • Transfer to Venice hotel • 3 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Flight from Venice to UK

VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS TO VENICE London ➡ Venice ➡ UK

LONDON

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Your Venice SimplonOrient-Express journey begins in London

PARIS

DAYS 3 & 4 - VENICE Travel overnight on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express through stunning Alpine scenery from London to Venice via Paris

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DAY 1 - BRITISH PULLMAN & VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENTEXPRESS As you board the British Pullman at London Victoria station, your steward will show you to your seat. Sit back and

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enjoy brunch as you travel throughout the Kentish countryside. After crossing the Channel, board the blue and gold carriages of the Continental WagonsLits. 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.

Soak up the atmosphere of Venice. The best way to explore this beautiful canalside 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 5 - DEPART VENICE After breakfast, make your way to the airport for your flight home.

DAY 2 - 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 the train travels through the Italian Dolomites.

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

Venice

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Venice

5 DAYS FROM £549 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Eurostar to Paris • Private double sleeper accommodation between Paris and Venice • 3 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast in Venice

OVERNIGHT TRAIN TO VENICE London ➡ Venice ➡ UK

LONDON

Your journey begins in London

English Channel

Travel from London to Paris direct on Eurostar

Spend 3 nights in Venice before flying back to the UK

FRANCE

3 VENICE

ITALY

Adriatic Sea

KEY Nights stay Flight home

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PARIS

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DAY 1 - LONDON TO PARIS

DAY 2 - VENICE

Take the Eurostar from London to Paris and spend a day sightseeing in the French capital. In the evening, head to the Gare de Lyon to catch the Thello sleeper service to Venice. Settle into your private compartment and relax as the train heads out of the Paris suburbs and into the French départements of Bourgogne and Rhône-Alpes.

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

DAY 4 - VENICE After breakfast, enjoy a final day in Venice. You may wish to take a water taxi out to the beaches of the Lido or visit the iconic sites at St Mark’s Square.

Perhaps spend the afternoon strolling through the squares and canals of Cannaregio and enjoy some dinner in this quieter part of town.

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

DAY 3 - VENICE Discover the Queen of the Adriatic for yourself with a stroll through the city’s labyrinthine streets, bridges and campos, a gondola ride down the Grand Canal, or by just sitting in a pavement café and enjoying the spectacular cityscape.

Venice

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Amalfi Coast

7 DAYS FROM £1,009 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Eurostar to Paris and onward rail travel • 6 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Flight from Naples to UK

AMALFI COAST VIA THE ALPS

London ➡ Geneva ➡ Florence ➡ Naples ➡ Sorrento ➡ Naples ➡ UK

LONDON

Your journey begins in London

English Channel

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from Naples to Sorrento taking in the great views as you travel around the Vesuvio volcano. Make your way to your hotel for a four-night stay.

GENEVA

MILAN Travel through the stunning Swiss Alps along the Simplon Pass

ITALY

DAYS 4 TO 6 - SORRENTO

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PARIS

Bay of Biscay

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Flight home

Adriatic Sea

Tyrrhenian Sea

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

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DAY 1 - LONDON TO GENEVA

DAY 2 - GENEVA TO FLORENCE

Travel via Paris to Geneva, on arrival, make your way to your hotel for an overnight stay. Spend the evening enjoying a tasty meal at a local lakeside restaurant, or take a relaxing boat trip out on the lake and admire the city’s cosmopolitan feel and the stunning backdrop of the Alps and the Jura mountains.

Enjoy breakfast in the hotel 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. Travel further south after crossing the border into Italy with a change in Milan, before arriving in Florence. On arrival, check in at your hotel for an overnight stay.

Enjoy your adventures around the Amalfi Coast! Using Sorrento as your gateway to the region, why not take the bus or a boat to the town of Amalfi itself, a confection of peach, lemon and butterscotch houses jostling for position on a steep hillside leading down to picturesque shingle beach dotted with fishing boats. The attractions here are all accessible on foot via winding narrow roads and stairs. Visit the 10th century cathedral and admire the mosaics in the Cloister of Paradise next door. Enjoy a refreshing drink on the beachfront and watch the world go by.

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

DAY 3 - FLORENCE TO SORRENTO

Sorrento

Travel through the Italian countryside from Florence to Naples weaving through the Tuscan countryside, through the Eternal City of Rome and onwards to the capital of Campania, Naples. From Napoli Centrale train station take the Circumvesuviana train

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Spanish Steps, Rome

6 DAYS FROM £679 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Flight from UK to Rome and Naples to UK • Onward rail travel • 5 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast

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ITALY

Your journey begins with flights from the UK to Rome

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

DAY 6 - DEPART SORRENTO

Return flights

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN ROME

DAY 2 - ROME

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

After breakfast, visit the Spanish Steps or stroll through the vast spaces of the Villa Borghese. Spend your evenings sampling the delicious Italian cuisine of Rome.

DAY 3 - ROME TO SORRENTO After breakfast, make your way to the station and travel from Rome to Naples.

From Naples, there is a private railway line down to Sorrento. The train passes towns and villages with beautifully poetic names such as Piano, Ponte Persica and Leopardi.

DAYS 4 & 5 - SORRENTO

Trevi Fountain, Rome

After breakfast, take the local Circumvesuviana train or boat from Sorrento to Naples (payable locally).

Make your way to the airport for your flight home.

Sorrento, the city of orange and lemon groves, is one of the most beautiful destinations in Europe. Many invaders have passed through the city over the generations - the Etruscans, the

Sorrento

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Taormina

9 DAYS FROM £749 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Return flights from UK to Naples • Onward rail and ferry travel • 2 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast in Naples • 2 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast in Palermo • 2 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast in Taormina

NAPLES AND SICILY

UK ➡ Naples ➡ Palermo ➡ Taormina ➡ Naples ➡ UK

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ITALY

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Tyrrhenian Sea

DAY 7 - TAORMINA

Ferry service from Naples to Palermo Ferry service from Sicily to mainland

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Return flights

DAY 1 – ARRIVE IN NAPLES

DAY 4 - PALERMO

Fly to Naples and check in at your hotel for an overnight stay. Spend the rest of the day exploring one of the world’s oldest cities.

Enjoy another full day in the Sicilian capital. Discover the city’s Norman and Arabic influenced churches with their frescoes and mosaics. For some rest and relaxation, why not take time out in Italy’s largest botanical gardens or hike to the top of Monte Pellegrino for fantastic panoramic views?

DAY 2 - NAPLES TO PALERMO Spend another day discovering the sights of Naples before heading to the port in the evening for your overnight cruise ferry service to Sicily. Settle in to your private two berth cabin before dinner onboard.

DAY 3 - PALERMO Arrive into the port of Palermo this morning and then make your way to your hotel for a two-night stay. Spend the rest of the day getting your bearings in this stunning ancient city. In the evening, why not try some of the city’s famous Sicilian gastronomy?

DAY 5 - PALERMO TO TAORMINA After breakfast this morning, take the train from Palermo to Taormina, via Messina. Break the journey in the beautiful city of Cefalu, before continuing along the coast to Taormina.

DAY 6 - TAORMINA Enjoy two full days to explore this beautiful coastal destination, whose landscape is dominated by the peak of Mount Etna, one of Europe’s most famous active volcanos.

For a more hospitable spot offering panoramic views of the coast, head up to the village of Castelmola for authentic food and lovely scenery.

And no visit to Taormina would be complete without a performance at the spectacularly situated Greco-Roman theatre, one of the most celebrated ruins in Sicily which dates back to the 7th century BC.

DAY 8 - TAORMINA TO NAPLES After another morning in Taormina, head back to the station for your direct service to Naples. The train boards a boat to cross the Straits of Messina before continuing along the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea to Naples.

DAY 9 - NAPLES TO LONDON Spend a final morning in Naples before travelling to the airport for your flight home.

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Lucerne

9 DAYS FROM £1,889 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Return flights from the UK to Zurich • 8 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • 8-day Swiss Pass • Reservations on Bernina Express, Glacier Express and Golden Pass • Day trips: Gornergrat Cog Railway, Mount Pilatus and Jungfraujoch

SCENIC SWITZERLAND

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

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

Day trip to Jungfraujoch

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Glacier Express route from St. Moritz to Zermatt

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DAY 6 - THE GOLDEN PASS LINE MONTREUX TO LUCERNE

Bernina Express excursion to Tirano

Take the short hop to Montreux and board the Golden Pass train for the incredibly scenic journey to Lucerne.

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Day trip to Gornergrat

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

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

DAY 3 - THE GLACIER EXPRESS TO ZERMATT Today, enjoy the splendour of one of Switzerland’s most famous journeys, The Glacier Express. Cruise over the Landwasser Viaduct and wind through numerous high passes and past many lakes and villages before pulling into Zermatt.

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

DAY 5 - LAUSANNE

Mount Pilatus

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ZURICH 3 LUCERNE SWITZERLAND

MOUNT PILATUS Travel along the Golden Pass Line to Lucerne

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Use your Swiss Pass to travel to Lausanne and enjoy some wonderful views across Lake Geneva on the way into the city.

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

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

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

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Glacier Express

5 DAYS FROM £999 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Return Eurostar to Paris and onward rail travel • 4 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • 3 day Swiss Pass • Seat reservations on the Glacier and Bernina Express

CLASSIC GLACIER AND BERNINA EXPRESS

London ➡ Interlaken ➡ Jungfraujoch ➡ Glacier Express ➡ Chur ➡ Bernina Express ➡ London

LONDON

Your journey begins in London

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English Channel

PARIS

DAY 4 - BERNINA EXPRESS FRANCE

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Bay of Biscay

Glacier Express route from Brig to Chur

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

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TIRANO Bernina Express excursion from Chur to Tirano and return

DAY 1 - LONDON TO INTERLAKEN

DAY 2 - INTERLAKEN

Take the Eurostar to Paris before speeding through the picturesque French Countryside to Switzerland.

Change in Basel for Interlaken.

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

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

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

DAY 3 - GLACIER EXPRESS TO CHUR

Sphinx Observatory, Jungfraujoch

Make your way to the train station for the journey to Brig. The train rides the rails over the spectacular Lötschberg Mountain via Kandersteg. On arrival, board the Glacier Express and take a panoramic tour of the Swiss Alps from Brig through to Chur. Travel in comfort aboard what is probably the world’s slowest express train, through the unspoilt beauty of mountain forests, peaceful Alpine meadows and lush valleys.

Interlaken

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Jungfrau Mountain

8 DAYS FROM £1,529 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Return flights from the UK to Zurich • 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

BERNESE OBERLAND

UK ➡ Bern ➡ Wengen ➡ Jungfraujoch ➡ Lucerne ➡ Mount Pilatus ➡ UK

Your journey begins and ends with flights between the UK and Zurich

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including the stunning Baroque Jesuit church and the medieval Chapel Bridge.

DAY 7 - MOUNT PILATUS DAY TRIP

WENGEN 3 JUNGFRAUJOCH Day trip to Jungfraujoch

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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 - DEPART LUCERNE DAY 1 - UK TO BERN

DAY 4 - JUNGFRAU DAY TRIP

Fly to Zurich and then transfer by train to Bern. On arrival in Bern, get settled in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

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

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

DAY 3 - BERN TO WENGEN 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.

After breakfast this morning, take the train to the Zurich airport for your flight back to the UK.

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.

DAY 6 - WENGEN TO LUCERNE 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,

Lucerne

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Golden Pass

6 DAYS FROM £1,329 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Flight from UK to Geneva and Zurich to UK • Onward rail travel • 5 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • 4 Day Swiss Pass Standard Class • Seat reservations on all trains • Day trip to Jungfraujoch

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SWITZERLAND’S LAKES AND MOUNTAINS

UK ➡ Montreux ➡ Golden Pass ➡ Interlaken ➡ Jungfraujoch ➡ Glacier Express ➡ Chur ➡ Bernina Express ➡ UK

ZURICH SWITZERLAND Excursion to Jungfraujoch

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Spend 2 nights in Chur before flying back to London from Zurich

Bernina Express excursion to Tirano

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DAY 1 - UK TO MONTREUX Fly to Geneva and then transfer by train to Montreux.

DAY 2 - THE GOLDEN PASS LINE: MONTREUX TO INTERLAKEN Enjoy breakfast before making your way to the railway station and joining the Golden Pass train. As the journey begins, the route rises above Lake Geneva, offering amazing views of the Swiss Rivera. The highest point of the journey

is at 1, 274 metres, before arriving in Zweisimmen, from here the train snakes its way through the Simme Valley and then continues on to Interlaken.

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

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

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

DAY 4 - GLACIER EXPRESS TO CHUR

Chateau de Chillon

on board the train, follow the tracks through the majestic Swiss Alps on the journey from Brig to Chur.

DAY 5 - BERNINA EXPRESS

Glacier Express route from Brig to Chur

Travel along the Golden Pass Line to Interlaken

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Depart Interlaken today and travel to Brig by train, over the incredible Lötschberg Mountain, where you will meet the Glacier Express. Once

Thun Lake

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Bernina Express

5 DAYS FROM £779 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Eurostar to Paris and onward rail travel • 4 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • 3 day Swiss Pass • Return seat reservations on the Bernina Express between Chur and Tirano • Flight from Zurich to UK

CLASSIC BERNINA EXPRESS

London ➡ Strasbourg ➡ Chur ➡ Bernina Express ➡ Chur ➡ Zurich ➡ UK

LONDON

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Your journey begins in London

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Spend your final night in Zurich before flying back to the UK

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DAY 1 - LONDON TO STRASBOURG Travel to Paris by Eurostar before hopping onto a high speed train to Strasbourg and checking in at the Hotel. Discover the sights and sounds of Strasbourg. Famous for housing a number of European institutions, this city is filled with plenty of exciting sightseeing opportunities and, of

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course, gourmet delicacies.

DAY 2 - STRASBOURG TO CHUR After breakfast, catch a train onwards to Basel before connecting on to a local service. The oldest city in Switzerland, Chur is situated in a deep valley formed by the Rhine. It has a rich history and was founded by the Romans in 15 BC. Enjoy a wander around the Old Town or visit the lovely Cathedral of of Saint Mary of the Assumption.

DAY 3 - BERNINA EXPRESS

Lucerne

Depart Chur on the Bernina Express to Tirano via St Moritz. The train crosses the Alps and offers breathtaking views from it’s panoramic carriages. Ride over spectacular viaducts, through sheer rock gorges, zig zag tunnels and alongside mountain streams and glaciers. Be sure not to miss the

impressive Landwasser Viaduct, which will appear on your right just before St Moritz. The train climbs up over 2,000 metres on the 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.

Enjoy lunch in Tirano at the end of the line, or stop a little earlier in Poschiavo, which has a lovely choice of cafés and restaurants, before returning for your second night in Chur.

DAY 4 - CHUR TO ZURICH Leave Chur in the morning and travel to picturesque Zurich. On arrival, check in at your hotel for an overnight stay and spend the afternoon exploring this charming city. Explore the old town’s classical Swiss architecture, including the stunning Baroque Jesuit church and the medieval Chapel Bridge.

DAY 5 - DEPART ZURICH After breakfast this morning, make your way to the airport for your flight home.

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Wengen

8 DAYS FROM £1,389 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Return Eurostar to Paris and onward rail travel • 7 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • 4-day Swiss Flexi-Pass • Schilthorn Mountain Day Trip • Jungfrau Mountain Day Trip

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PEAKS OF SWITZERLAND FROM WENGEN London ➡ Wengen ➡ London

Your journey begins in London

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

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

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

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

DAY 3 - WENGEN Enjoy Wengen at your leisure today, after breakfast at your hotel. Use your Swiss Flexi-Pass to discover the many attractions of the alpine village. Also

Day trip to Jungfraujoch

enjoy shopping and a range of dining options in the sunny town.

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

DAY 5 - WENGEN 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 hours of sunshine – perfect for long walks and hiking.

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

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

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

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Jungfraujoch

6 DAYS FROM £1,249 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Return Eurostar to Paris and onward rail travel • 5 nights’ hotel accommodation • 4-Day Swiss Pass • Jungfrau Day Trip • Gornergrat Day Trip

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JUNGFRAU AND GORNERGRAT: SWISS MOUNTAIN PEAKS

London ➡ Interlaken ➡ Zermatt ➡ Geneva ➡ London

Travel by train to Basel from London via Paris and onwards to Interlaken

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DAY 4 - GORNERGRAT DAY TRIP

Day trip to Jungfraujoch

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Today, use your Swiss Pass to take a ride on a marvel of 19th century engineering - the Gornergrat Cog Railway. From the top, take in one of the most spectacular panoramas in all of Switzerland, encompassing the iconic outline of The Matterhorn as well as the surrounding peaks and glaciers.

DAY 5 - ZERMATT TO GENEVA DAY 1 - LONDON TO INTERLAKEN Embark on your Swiss Mountain Peaks journey today from London, taking the Eurostar to Paris and transferring to a high-speed train for your scenic ride to Basel and on to Interlaken. On arrival in the classic Swiss mountain village, check in at your hotel for a two-night

stay. Begin using your 4-Day Swiss Pass for access to dozens of activities and adventures in the area.

DAY 2 - JUNGFRAU DAY TRIP After breakfast this morning, you will climb to Europe’s highest altitude railway station on Jungfrau Mountain, at a colossal 3,454 metres high. At the top, take in the breathtaking views of the Black Forest in Germany and the Vosges Mountains in France.

DAY 3 - ZERMATT

Zermatt

Take the scenic train ride to Zermatt today and check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Your 4-day Swiss Pass allows you to travel from any point in Switzerland, so you can spend the rest of the day exploring this pedestrianized village famed for its history as a mountaineering base.

After breakfast this morning, take the scenic train journey from Zermatt to Geneva, passing through Montreux and curving around Lake Geneva. On arrival, check in at your hotel for an overnight stay and take the final day of your holiday to enjoy the sights of Geneva at your leisure.

DAY 6 - GENEVA TO LONDON Check out of your hotel this morning after breakfast and make your way to the train station for your return rail journey to London via Paris.

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Lucerne

5 DAYS FROM £1,319 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Return flight from UK to Lucerne • 4 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • First class travel on paddle steamer boat and on Gotthard Express • Onward rail travel

LUCERNE, LUGANO AND THE GOTTHARD EXPRESS

UK ➡ Zurich ➡ Lucerne ➡ Lugano ➡ UK

Your journey begins and ends with flights between the UK and Zurich

ZURICH Take a paddle steamer from Lucerne to Fluelen

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Travel on the Gotthard Express to Lugano

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN LUCERNE Fly to Zurich, then take the train to Lucerne and check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. After getting settled, begin exploring all this stunning Central Switzerland city has to offer. The medieval Chapel Bridge is a great place to start as one of the oldest, covered wooden bridges in Europe. Lucerne is also full of picturesque town squares where you can relax, indulge in some

Swiss delicacies and soak in the Swiss culture.

DAY 2 - LUCERNE Spend today seeing all of Lucerne’s best attractions. The Jesuit church, which was built in the 17th century, is Switzerland’s first sacral Baroque building. Art lovers should stop by the Rosengart Collection, which is home to many works by Picasso. The Glacier Garden, which exhibits glacier potholes from the last Ice Age, is also a mustsee site.

DAY 3 - LUCERNE TO LUGANO

Lucerne

Enjoy a paddle cruiser ride across the gorgeous Lake Lucerne in route to Fluelen and relish in the amazing views of the snow-capped mountains along the way. Then you will board the scenic Gotthard Panorama Express

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for a lovely journey along the historic Gotthard railway line, where stunning scenery awaits. On arrival in Lugano, check in for a two-night stay. (Overnight in Lugano) B

DAY 4 - LUGANO Spend today getting to know Lugano.

Located in Switzerland right on the Italian border, this city offers all the loveliness of Switzerland with a Mediterranean flair. Lugano Arte e Cultura, otherwise known as LAC, is the city’s cultural centre, and is full of local and cantonal art. If you are interested in architecture, visit Swissminiatur, an open-air museum that features over 120 1:125 scale models of the most famous buildings and monuments in Switzerland. The park also features 1,500 plants and over 10,000 flowers for your viewing pleasure!

DAY 5 - DEPART LUGANO After breakfast this morning, check out of your hotel and take the train from Lugano to the Zurich airport for your flight back to UK.

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Vienna

5 DAYS FROM £819 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Flight from UK to Zurich and Vienna to UK • Onward rail travel • 4 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast

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ARLBERG PASS: ZURICH, INNSBRUCK AND VIENNA

UK ➡ Zurich ➡ Arlberg Pass ➡ Innsbruck ➡ Vienna ➡ UK

LONDON Your journey begins with flights from the UK to Zurich

Spend 2 nights in Vienna before flying back to the UK

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Bay of Biscay

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

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DAY 1 - UK TO ZURICH Fly to Zurich; Switzerland’s most cosmopolitan and elegant city, situated on the banks of the River Limmat.

DAY 2 - ARLBERG PASS TO INNSBRUCK Take the train through the Swiss and Austrian Alps over the Arlberg Pass.

This spectacular journey leaves Zurich,

travelling along the banks of Lake Zurich before you are greeted with spectacular Alpine scenery. You briefly pass through Liechtenstein before entering Austria.

Travel along the Arlberg Pass and be delighted at every turn by the wonderful vistas of mountains and meadows.

Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, Innsbruck has gained a reputation as an impressive Austrian holiday destination due to its fantastic winter sporting events and famous historical monuments.

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Austrian cuisine, such as the Wiener Schnitzel.

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

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

Zurich

DAY 3 - INNSBRUCK TO VIENNA

Innsbruck

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

Spend the evening sampling some

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Salzburg

7 DAYS FROM £919 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Flight from UK to Zurich and Vienna to UK • Onward rail travel • 6 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast

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ARLBERG PASS: ZURICH, SALZBURG AND VIENNA

UK ➡ Zurich ➡ Arlberg Pass ➡ Salzburg ➡ Vienna ➡ UK

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Your journey begins with flights from the UK to Zurich

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

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

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

Travel along the Arlberg Pass, through mountain meadows and be delighted at every turn by the wonderful vistas. On arrival in Salzburg, check in for a twonight stay at your hotel.

DAY 3 - SALZBURG

Vienna

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

DAY 4 - SALZBURG TO VIENNA This morning, catch a train from Salzburg via Villach and the Semmering Pass to Vienna. Soon after Salzburg, the train enters the Austrian Alps, climbing through epic mountain scenery. Look out for the magnificent fortress at Werfen, perched on a hilltop on the right-hand side, en route to Villach along the Salzachtal valley. As you emerge from the Semmering Tunnel, you will get a close view of mountain peaks with the valley floor thousands of feet below. On arrival, check in at your hotel for a three-night stay.

DAYS 5 & 6 - VIENNA Spend two full days in Austria’s imperial capital city. Visit iconic attractions such as the Ringstrasse, the Sacher Café, the Spanish Riding School, the Hofburg Palace and St Stephan’s Cathedral.

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

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Munich

6 DAYS FROM £709 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Eurostar to Brussels and onward rail travel • 5 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Flight from Venice to UK

BRENNER PASS: MUNICH, INNSBRUCK AND VENICE

London ➡ Munich ➡ Innsbruck ➡ Brenner Pass ➡ Venice ➡ UK

Your journey begins in London

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DAY 1 - LONDON TO MUNICH Take the train via Brussels and Frankfurt to Munich. On arrival, head to your hotel and check in for an overnight 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 TO INNSBRUCK After breakfast at your hotel, take the train from Munich across Bavaria and the Austrian border to Innsbruck.

Forgo the high-speed service and instead meander around the bases of the imposing Alpine mountains. Some routes pass through the historic market town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen and through stunning mountain scenery to

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Mark’s Square, whilst marveling 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 6 - DEPART VENICE Make your way to the airport for your flight home after a wonderful threenight stay in this fascinating city.

the self-proclaimed capital of the Alps, Innsbruck. On arrival, check in at your hotel for an overnight stay, and begin to explore.

DAY 3 - 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.

From Verona, switch trains for the short ride on to Venice. On arrival, check in at your hotel for a three-night stay.

DAYS 4 & 5 - VENICE A visit to Venice is not complete without a ride on a Gondola, a mode of transport that has been in existence in Venice for over 1000 years! Soak up the vibrant atmosphere in St.

Innsbruck

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Vienna

8 DAYS FROM £909 per person

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

PRAGUE, VIENNA AND BUDAPEST London ➡ Munich ➡ Prague ➡ Vienna ➡ Budapest ➡ UK

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DAY 1 - LONDON TO MUNICH

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Train to Brussels and then connect onto an ICE train travelling through to Munich. On arrival, check in at your hotel for an overnight stay.

Enjoy a full day sight-seeing in this attractive medieval city. Mingle with the artists and musicians that bring the Charles Bridge alive with entertainment at any time of the day, and peruse the souvenir stands dotted along the bridge.

Whilst riverside, perhaps visit the Mala Strana (the Little Quarter), home to the Baroque church of St Nicholas and the Renaissance gardens.

DAY 2 - MUNICH TO PRAGUE Spend the morning in Munich strolling around the Altstadt (Old Town) and treating yourself to a traditional Bavarian lunch before catching the train through to Prague.

DAY 4 - PRAGUE TO VIENNA Enjoy breakfast in your hotel, and then follow the tracks south from Prague to Vienna on a Eurocity train. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

DAY 5 - VIENNA Budapest

After breakfast spend the day exploring beautiful Vienna. Much of Viennese cultural life can be found in the

Museumsquartier, home to an array of museums, cafes and restaurants within a former imperial stable building.

DAY 6 - VIENNA TO BUDAPEST Enjoy a morning at leisure in Vienna, then continue your journey south east on the high speed “Railjet” route, crossing the border into Hungary, arriving at your final stop - Budapest.

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

DAY 7 - BUDAPEST Explore the “City of Spas” at your leisure. Marvel at the magnificent frescoes at the Inner city Franciscan Church or maybe view the Roman remains at the Aquincum Museum.

DAY 8 - DEPART BUDAPEST Check out of your hotel after breakfast and make your way to the airport for your flight home.

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ULTIMATE BERLIN, PRAGUE, VIENNA AND BUDAPEST

London ➡ Berlin ➡ Prague ➡ Vienna ➡ Budapest ➡ London

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DAY 3 - BERLIN TO PRAGUE Check out of the hotel after breakfast and make your way to Berlin’s magnificent Hauptbahnhof station.

Catch the train directly to Prague, checking in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

DAY 4 - PRAGUE Explore Prague using your hop-on, hop-off pass. Marvel at the baroque St Nicholas Church, with its pure white frontage and stunning frescoes lining its interior, explore the quaint medieval lanes of the Castle Complex, and stroll by the meandering Vltava River.

DAY 5 - PRAGUE TO VIENNA

Prague

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

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Budapest

9 DAYS FROM £1,289 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• Eurostar to Brussels and onward rail travel • 8 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Vienna Pass, including hopon, hop-off tour, Discover Berlin walking tour, Danube dinner cruise with drinks • Flight from Budapest to UK

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DAY 6 - VIENNA

DAY 8 - BUDAPEST

Spend a full day at leisure in Vienna!

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

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

DAY 7 - VIENNA TO BUDAPEST Depart Vienna after breakfast this morning, catching a direct, high-speed train through to Budapest. On arrival in the Hungarian capital, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

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DAY 9 - DEPART BUDAPEST Enjoy breakfast before checking out and making your way to the airport for your flight home.

Berlin

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Dresden

8 DAYS FROM £749 per person

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

BERLIN, DRESDEN AND PRAGUE London ➡ Berlin ➡ Dresden ➡ Prague ➡ UK

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

DAY 8 - DEPART PRAGUE

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Nights stay

After breakfast make your way to the airport for your flight home.

Flight home

DAY 1 - LONDON TO BERLIN Take the train from London to Berlin via Brussels and Cologne, and check in at your hotel for a three-night stay.

DAYS 2 & 3 - BERLIN Explore Berlin! There is no better place to start than the Berlin Wall.

Symbolising the division between the

capitalist West and communist East, sections of the wall can be visited at several locations, most notably at the East Side Gallery. Checkpoint Charlie also provides an emotional view of the wall’s history.

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

DAY 5 - DRESDEN TO PRAGUE

Berlin

After spending a morning of leisure in Dresden, take the train to Prague.

Steeped in history and with a wide variety of attractions, this not-so-hidden gem continues to delight visitors from all over the world.

Prague

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Berlin

5 DAYS FROM £519 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Eurostar to Brussels and onward rail travel • 4 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Flight from Berlin to UK

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COLOGNE AND BERLIN

London ➡ Cologne ➡ Berlin ➡ UK

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restaurant at the always interesting Alexanderplatz TV Tower.

DAY 4 - BERLIN Enjoy a full day exploring the German capital today. Don’t miss the chance to visit the Berlin Zoo, the oldest zoo in Germany dating back to 1844! In the heart of the city, you will find the vibrant public square of Potsdamer Platz, filled with fine examples of the city’s modern architecture as well as shopping centres, cinemas, bars, a theatre and a casino.

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DAY 1 - LONDON TO COLOGNE

DAY 2 - COLOGNE

Travel by Eurostar to Brussels and then speed through the French and German countryside aboard an ICE train to Cologne. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Settle into your hotel and then head out for your first evening in this historic city.

Cologne’s skyline dominated by the twin spires of its famous Gothic Dom Cathedral – if you’re up for it, climb up one of the spires to take in spectacular views of the entire city. Alternatively, take a cruise down the River Rhine or perhaps visit the famous Chocolate Museum, where you can learn the history and process of chocolate making, enjoying a few samples along the way!

DAY 5 - BERLIN TO UK After breakfast this morning, check out of your hotel and make your way to the airport for your flight back to the UK.

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DAY 3 - COLOGNE TO BERLIN

Cologne

Enjoy breakfast in the hotel and then spend another morning exploring Cologne. Afterwards, make your way to the train station and take the highspeed German ICE train to Berlin. On arrival, check in at your hotel for a twonight stay and once settled, perhaps treat yourself to a meal at the revolving

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Warsaw

7 DAYS FROM £769 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Eurostar to Brussels and onward rail travel to Krakow • First class rail within Poland • 6 nights’ hotel stay including breakfast • Half-day trip from Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum • Flight from Krakow to the UK

BERLIN, WARSAW AND KRAKOW London ➡ Berlin ➡ Krakow ➡ Warsaw ➡ UK

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complex, learning more about this dark time in history. Back in Krakow, wander through the Old Town area and marvel at its soaring Gothic churches, or relax in one of the many bars, restaurants or cafes which are tucked away down its cellars and narrow alleyways.

DAY 7 - DEPART KRAKOW

Nights stay Flight home

Check out of your hotel after breakfast today and make your way to the airport for your flight back to the UK.

DAY 1 - LONDON TO BERLIN

DAY 4 - WARSAW

Take the Eurostar to Brussels, and continue on to Berlin via high-speed train. Once in Berlin, set out to explore the German capital, which boasts an abundance of landmarks, museums and hidden gems to discover.

Spend all day exploring Warsaw, discovering the opulent and expansive 14th-century Royal Castle, strolling through the baroque gardens of Wilanow Palace or Saxon Garden, or visiting one of the city’s elaborate churches.

DAY 2 - BERLIN

DAY 5 - WARSAW TO KRAKOW

Enjoy a full day in Berlin today. Explore the city at your leisure, perhaps visiting Checkpoint Charlie, the colourful fragments of the Berlin Wall at the East Side Gallery, or other icons of modern history that are dotted around the city.

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and board a direct train to Krakow for a two-night stay. Start your adventures by exploring the 13th-century Main Square, and wander from there through the medieval heart of the city.

DAY 3 - BERLIN TO WARSAW

DAY 6 - KRAKOW

Take the train to Warsaw this morning and on arrival, make your way to your hotel and check in for a two-night stay.

Included today is a half-day trip from Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum, where you will be taken on a guided tour of the UNESCO-listed former Nazi concentration camp

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Krakow

10 DAYS FROM £1,039 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Return flight between UK and Warsaw • Onward rail travel in first class • 9 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast

POLISH EXPLORER

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

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DAY 8 - WROCLAW TO KRAKOW Take to the tracks in first class from Wroclaw to Krakow.

DAY 9 - KRAKOW Krakow has an array of historical and cultural delights to offer every visitor.

Shop for homemade Polish gifts in the magnificent Cloth Hall on the market square.

DAY 10 - DEPART KRAKOW DAY 1 - UK TO WARSAW

DAY 3 - WARSAW TO GDANSK

Fly into Warsaw for a two-night stay.

Travel in first class to Gdansk.

DAY 2 - WARSAW

DAY 4 - GDANSK

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

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

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

DAY 5 - GDANSK TO POZNAN Take the train in first class to Poznan.

Visit the Gothic Church of St John of Jerusalem, which dates back to the 12th century.

DAYS 6 & 7 - POZNAN TO WROCLAW

Gdansk

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

Wroclaw

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Geiranger Fjord

8 DAYS FROM £1,369 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Rail, bus and boat travel as per itinerary • 7 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Oslo Pass • 3 course dinner and drinks in Flam • Fjord Safari boat trip from Flam • Bergen Card • Return flights from UK to Oslo

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ULTIMATE NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL

London ➡ Oslo ➡ Flam ➡ Bergen ➡ Oslo ➡ London

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

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

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

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DAY 1 - UK TO OSLO

DAY 4 - FLAM

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

Cruise through the UNESCO Word Heritage listed Aurlandsfjord on a heritage fjord safari rib boat ride.

Starting in Flam, you’ll make stops at scenic attractions and see incredible wildlife up close.

DAY 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.

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

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

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

DAY 3 - OSLO TO FLAM Take an early train from Oslo to Myrdal and connect with the worldfamous 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 worldfamous Ægir restaurant.

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Oslo

9 DAYS FROM £1,619 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Eurostar to Brussels and onward rail travel • 8 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Flight from Stockholm to UK

SCANDINAVIAN GRAND TOUR

London ➡ Cologne ➡ Hamburg ➡ Copenhagen ➡ Gothenburg ➡ Oslo ➡ Stockholm ➡ UK OSLO 2

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where you can see an almost intact 64gun warship that sank in the harbour on its maiden voyage in 1628 .

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Your journey begins in London

After breakfast, make your way to the airport and catch your flight home.

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DAY 1 - LONDON TO COLOGNE Journey to Cologne via Brussels.

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

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

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

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cuisine and boasts several Michelin starred restaurants.

DAYS 5 & 6 - OSLO Ride the rails to Oslo. Discover the city’s fascinating past by visiting the Historical Museum, explore the Gamlebyen area, or go for a stroll along the Akerselva River.

Stockholm

DAY 7 - OSLO TO STOCKHOLM On arrival in Stockholm. A number of Stockholm’s main sights are in the Gamla Stan, including Storkyrkan cathedral with the Crown Jewel exhibition and a cathedral dating from the mid-13th century.

DAY 8 - STOCKHOLM Visit the National Museum which holds the largest art collection in Sweden, or visit the fascinating Vasa Museum

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Madrid

7 DAYS FROM £819 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Eurostar to Paris and onward rail travel • 6 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Flight from Madrid to UK

BARCELONA AND MADRID London ➡ Barcelona ➡ Madrid ➡ UK

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Your journey begins in London

English Channel

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FRANCE Bay of Biscay Spend 3 nights in Madrid before flying back to the UK

MADRID 3 SPAIN

DAY 1 - LONDON TO BARCELONA Journey on the Eurostar to Paris, and then connect with a TGV service running directly to Barcelona. On arrival in the evening, check in at your hotel for a three-night stay.

DAY 2 - BARCELONA Spend some time wandering down the city’s most famous shopping

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

DAY 5 - MADRID

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street, Las Ramblas, and soak up the bustling atmosphere among the shops and street artists of this tree-lined boulevard. Or, why not visit the Picasso Museum to view a huge collection of the famous artist’s work.

DAY 3 - BARCELONA Take some time out to admire Gaudi’s iconic architectural masterpieces throughout the city, such as the Sagrada Familia and Le Pedrera, or perhaps visit the Natural History Museum. After a busy day sightseeing, treat yourself to a glass of locally made Sangria and delicious cuisine.

DAY 4 - BARCELONA TO MADRID

Barcelona

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Enjoy a final breakfast in the hotel before checking out and making your way to the railway station to catch the high-speed AVE train to Madrid. Upon

After breakfast the next morning, maybe head out to the world-famous Prado Museum or perhaps the Royal Palace of Madrid. Madrid has some of the best art galleries in the world and some fantastic open spaces so why not spend some time relaxing at the Casa del Campo.

DAY 6 - MADRID Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then spend your last day sightseeing in this energetic capital city. Soak up the atmosphere at the Plaza de Cibeles; admire the grand architecture of its buildings and be entertained by live musicians and street performers.

DAY 7 - DEPART MADRID Check out of your hotel after breakfast and make your way to the airport in Madrid for your flight home.

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Seville

8 DAYS FROM £949 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Return flights between UK and Madrid • Onward rail travel • 7 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast

MADRID AND ANDALUCIA

UK ➡ Madrid ➡ Granada ➡ Cordoba ➡ Seville ➡ UK

Bay of Biscay

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listed Old Town, dominated by the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba with its colossal Roman columns and marvellous interior.

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DAY 1 - UK TO MADRID

DAY 2 - MADRID TO GRANADA

Fly to Madrid. Head out to explore the vibrant capital of Spain. Marvel at the stunning architecture of the Bakery House, which dominates the area.

Travel to Granada and check in at your hotel.

DAY 3 - GRANADA Lose yourself in the exceptional Moorish architecture of the Alhambra or simply enjoy the panoramic view from the ‘palace city’, which dominates Granada’s cityscape. Explore the old cobbled Carrera del Darro, or admire the baroque Basilica de San Juan de Dios with its magnificent paintings and other breathtaking ornaments.

DAY 4 - GRANADA TO CORDOBA Journey through the striking countryside to Cordoba.

DAY 5 - CORDOBA Old Town, Cordoba

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Return flights

Your journey begins with your flight from the UK to Madrid

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Spend time roaming the picturesque alleys of the UNESCO World Heritage

DAY 7 - SEVILLE Start your exploration in the Parque de María Luisa, one of the many green havens in Seville. Visit the Cathedral of Seville. The Gothic construction is one of the largest churches in the world and is especially renowned for its nave, the longest in Spain.

DAY 8 - DEPART SEVILLE After breakfast, board your train to Madrid and fly home.

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Barcelona

9 DAYS FROM £1,109 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Flight from UK to Barcelona and Madrid to UK • Onward rail travel • 8 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast

BARCELONA, SEVILLE AND MADRID

UK ➡ Barcelona ➡ Seville ➡ Madrid ➡ UK

Bay of Biscay

MADRID 3 North Atlantic Ocean

BARCELONA

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£1,109 £1,139 £1,209 £1,279 £1,459 £1,399 £1,319 £1,609 £1,719 £1,689 £1,649 £1,629

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SPAIN Spend 3 nights in Madrid before flying back to the UK

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If you like art galleries then you are in the right place! Madrid’s so called ‘Golden Triangle of Art’ includes three fabulous galleries, the Museo Centro de Arte Reina Sofía (home to Picasso’s Guernica), the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and most famous of all, the Prado which offers one of the finest collections in the world.

DAY 9 - DEPART MADRID DAY 1 - UK TO BARCELONA Fly to Barcelona for a three-night stay.

DAYS 2 & 3 - BARCELONA Barcelona is host to an amazing range of architecture, from the medieval streets of the Barri Gòtic to the

Modernista buildings in Eixample. Get great city views from the top of the mighty Sagrada Familia Cathedral or stroll along the shaded pathways of Park Güell.

Enjoy breakfast before making your way to the airport for your flight home.

DAY 4 - BARCELONA TO SEVILLE Take the train to Seville for a two-night stay.

DAY 5 - SEVILLE Seville is a stunning city with grand, Moorish influenced architecture and a vibrant Andalucian culture. Visit famous sights such as the huge Gothic Cathedral or the impressive Plaza de España, built for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929.

DAY 6 - SEVILLE TO MADRID Madrid

Travel to Madrid, the Spanish capital, for three days of exploration.

Seville

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Porto

8 DAYS FROM £599 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Flights from UK to Porto and Lisbon to UK • Onward rail travel • 7 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast

PORTO, COIMBRA AND LISBON

UK ➡ Porto ➡ Coimbra ➡ Lisbon ➡ UK

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Your journey begins with your flight to Porto

then check in at your hotel for a threenight stay.

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Spend 3 nights in Lisbon before flying back to the UK

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DAY 1 - UK TO PORTO Take a flight from London to Porto and upon arrival, make your way to your hotel and check in for a two-night stay.

DAY 2 - PORTO No visit to Porto would be complete without a tour around the Port Wine

cellars. These are situated in Vila Nova de Gaia, across the river by bridge from Ribeira. You can make your own way around or pick up a guided tour.

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

DAY 8 - DEPART LISBON After breakfast spend some more time exploring before flying home.

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.

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

Porto

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Bay of Biscay

North Atlantic Ocean

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After a final leisurely breakfast in Coimbra, head over to the station and take the train directly to Lisbon and

Tram, Lisbon

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Amsterdam

9 DAYS FROM £979 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Eurostar to Paris and onward rail travel • 8 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast

PARIS, BRUSSELS AND AMSTERDAM

London ➡ Paris ➡ Brussels ➡ Amsterdam ➡ London

North Sea Your journey begins in London

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BELGIUM English Channel

Your journey ends with 2 nights in Amsterdam before returning to London

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Travel from London to Paris direct on Eurostar

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your train to Amsterdam. After checking in at your hotel, check out some of the city’s world-class art museums, like the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, or the Stedelijk.

DAY 7 - AMSTERDAM PARIS 2

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DAY 1 - LONDON TO PARIS Take Eurostar from the UK to Paris.

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

DAY 2 - PARIS 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.

DAY 3 - PARIS 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.

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

DAY 5 - BRUSSELS 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 6 - BRUSSELS TO AMSTERDAM Following breakfast, travel on your own to the Bruxelles-Midi station and board

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.

DAY 8 - AMSTERDAM 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.

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

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Dubrovnik

8 DAYS FROM £1,119 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Eurostar to Paris and onward rail travel • Munich to Zagreb sleeper train • Bus between Split and Dubrovnik • 6 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Flight from Dubrovnik to UK

ZAGREB, SPLIT AND DUBROVNIK

London ➡ Munich ➡ Zagreb ➡ Split ➡ Dubrovnik ➡ UK

LONDON Your journey begins in London

BRUSSELS

FRANKFURT

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FRANCE

AUSTRIA 1

Overnight sleeper to Zagreb

SLOV. ZAGREB

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Spend 2 nights in Dubrovnik before flying back to the UK

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DAY 1 - LONDON TO MUNICH

DAY 3 - ZAGREB

Ride the rails to Munich via Brussels.

Your sleeper train arrives this morning.

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

DAY 2 - MUNICH TO ZAGREB Spend the day exploring Munich, the historic capital of Bavaria nestled amidst the Alps. This evening, board the sleeper train to Zagreb.

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GERMANY

BELGIUM

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

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

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

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

Split

DAY 5 - SPLIT

Zagreb

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.

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

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E&O Express, River Kwai

8 DAYS FROM £4,839 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Flights from UK to Bangkok; Singapore to UK • 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 UK ➡ Bangkok ➡ Singapore ➡ UK

MYANMAR THAILAND

RIVER KWAI

Andaman Sea

Journey to the River Kwai for a guided cruise and war museum visit

Gulf of Thailand

PENANG KUALA KANGSAR 1

Nights stay

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

MALAYSIA

KUALA LUMPUR

Return flights

DAY 1 - FLIGHT FROM UK TO BANGKOK Begin your journey in the UK and fly to Bangkok today.

DAY 2 - ARRIVE 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 3 - 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

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Spend 3 nights on the Eastern & Oriental Express travelling from Bankgok to Singapore

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South China Sea

Spend 2 nights in Singapore before flying home to the UK

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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 4 - 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 5 - TOUR OF UBUDIAH MOSQUE, KUALA KANGSAR Enjoy breakfast in your cabin as the train enters Malaysia and journeys

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.

DAY 6 - ARRIVE SINGAPORE Arrive in Singapore today and bid farewell to the train. Transfer from the station to your hotel for a two-night stay.

DAY 7 - 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 8 - DEPART SINGAPORE After a final breakfast this morning, check out of your hotel and make your way to the airport for your flight home.

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Taj Mahal

10 DAYS FROM £3,979 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Return flight from UK to Delhi • Return transfer from airport to hotel in Delhi • 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 UK ➡ Delhi ➡ Agra ➡ Jaipur ➡ Delhi ➡ UK

Spend your final night in Delhi before flying home to the UK

Your journey begins with flights from UK to Delhi

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INDIA

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DAY 1 - UK TO DELHI

DAY 4 - DELHI TO AGRA

Fly from the UK to Delhi and on arrival, transfer from the airport to your hotel and check in for a three-night stay.

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.

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.

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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 3 - DELHI

DAY 6 - AGRA TO JAIPUR

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.

Spend the morning relaxing at the hotel or continuing to explore Agra. Later in the afternoon, transfer back to the station and catch the train service to Jaipur.

DAY 7 - JAIPUR 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 - DEPART DELHI Check out of your hotel this morning and transfer to Delhi airport for your flight home.

DAY 10 - ARRIVE IN UK

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Moscow

15 DAYS FROM

£16,739 per person HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Flight London to Moscow, and Vladivostok to London (via Beijing) • Airport transfers in Moscow and Vladivostok • 1 night hotel stay, Ritz-Carlton Moscow • Welcome dinner in Moscow • Exclusive tour of the Armoury Chamber in the Kremlin, Moscow • Lunch at legendary Café Pushkin in Moscow • 12 nights onboard the Golden Eagle • All meals onboard the Golden Eagle • City tour of the picturesque and historic Kazan • Private opera concert in Kazan

GOLDEN EAGLE TRANS-SIBERIAN EXPRESS, MOSCOW TO VLADIVOSTOK UK ➡ Moscow ➡ Kazan ➡ Yekaterinburg ➡ Novosibirsk ➡ Irkutsk ➡ Lake Baikal ➡ Ulan Ude ➡ Ulaanbaatar ➡ Vladivostok ➡ UK

Nights stay Flight home

Spend 12 nights onboard the Golden Eagle train Your journey begins with flights from the UK to Moscow

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DAY 9 - ULAN UDE

NOVOSIBIRSK IRKUTSK ULAN UDE MONGOLIA 1 VLADIVOSTOK ULAAN BAATAR Spend 1 night in Vladivostok before flying home to the UK via Beijing

DAY 1-2 MOSCOW Welcome to Moscow! Enjoy the impeccable service and sophisticated ambience at the 5-star Ritz Carlton, just a short walk to Red Square and the Bolshoi Theatre.

DAY 3 - KAZAN Today, you will tour the picturesque and historic city of Kazan. Situated on the River Volga, this capital of Tatarstan is a rich tapestry of history and culture.

DAY 4 - YEKATERINBURG Embark on a city tour today that includes the heartbreaking site where the Romanov, Tsar Nicholas II of Russia was executed with his family by the Bolsheviks in 1918 following 78 days of imprisonment.

DAY 5 - NOVOSIBIRSK Experience the life and character of

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Novosibirsk’s rich culture. Your city tour includes a stop in Lenin Square where the imposing Opera House is located.

DAY 6 - ONBOARD THE GOLDEN EAGLE Enjoy a relaxing day on the train as it makes its way to Irkutsk.

DAY 7 - IRKUTSK Welcome to Irkutsk, the “Paris of Siberia.” You will spend the day touring Irkutsk’s most significant sites and museums.

DAY 8 - LAKE BAIKAL Lake Baikal is a major highlight of your Trans-Siberian journey. Known as the “Pearl of Siberia,” Lake Baikal is the deepest lake in the world and holds 20 percent of the world’s freshwater.

Gain a unique insight into the heritage of Ulan Ude during your city tour.

DAY 10 - ULANBAATAR Welcome to Mongolia’s capital, Ulaanbaatar! Tour Gandan Monastery, one of Mongolia’s most important Buddhist Monasteries housing a community of over 500 monks.

DAY 11-13 ONBOARD THE GOLDEN EAGLE Spend three days onboard the Golden Eagle. Enjoy the many sights out your window and delicious meals onboard.

DAY 14 - VLADIVOSTOK Enjoy touring the military port of Vladivostok today, and enjoy a special farewell dinner.

DAY 15 - DEPART VLADIVOSTOK After breakfast this morning, check out of your hotel and take your included transfer to the airport for your flight back to London via Beijing.

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Beijing

22 DAYS FROM £7,179 per person

TRANS MONGOLIAN ADVENTURE MOSCOW TO BEIJING

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 15 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Rail travel throughout • Full-day small group sightseeing tour of Moscow • Small group day tour of Yekaterinburg • Full-day tour of Lake Baikal • Ride on the Circum-Baikal Railway • Small group city tour of Irkutsk • 2-day/1-night tour of the Terelj National Park • Small group full-day tour of Ulaanbaatar and Beijing including The Great Wall • Small group half-day tour of the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven in Beijing • Private station to hotel and return transfers throughout

UK ➡ Moscow ➡ Yekaterinburg ➡ Listvyanka ➡ Irkutsk ➡ Terelj National Park/Ger Camp ➡ Ulaanbaatar ➡ Beijing ➡ UK

DATES AND PRICES: January - June 2019 July - December 2019

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Return flights

RUSSIA Your journey begins with flights from the UK to Moscow

Spend 2 nights onboard train

Spend 1 night onboard train

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MOSCOW 2 LONDON

IRKUTSK 2 1 LISTVYANKA Spend 1 night 1 GER CAMP onboard train MONGOLIA 3 ULAAN Spend 1 night BAATAR onboard train BEIJING 3 CHINA Spend 3 nights in Beijing before flying home to the UK

DAY 1-3 - MOSCOW Your cross-continental journey kicks off in the majestic city of Moscow. Take the included private transfer from the airport to your hotel and check in for a threenight stay. On Day 2, enjoy a walking tour of the Kremlin and Sobornaya Square.

DAY 4-7 - YEKATERINBURG Board the train to Yekaterinburg on Day 4 and enjoy the sweeping views of the Ural Mountains along the way. During your stay, take a small group 8-hour tour of the entire city.

DAY 8-12 - IRKUTSK/LISTVYANKA Leave Yekaterinburg and Europe behind as the train ventures into Asia. On arrival in Irkutsk, you will be treated to a tour of Talsty followed by a traditional Baikal dinner. The following day, enjoy a trip on the Circum-Baikal Railway

£7,179 £7,179

followed by a full day touring stunning Lake Baikal. After your tour, you will head to Irkutsk for your two-night stay in the city. On Day 2 in Irkutsk, enjoy a small group city tour of the city’s most interesting sights.

the famous Genghis Kahn Monument on the way back to Ulaanbaatar. The next day in Ulaanbaatar, enjoy a full day touring the city.

DAY 18-22 - BEIJING Board the train to Beijing and on arrival, check in to your hotel for your threenights’ stay and begin exploring all this ancient Imperial city has to offer. The next day you will be treated to a full-day small group tour of this exciting capital city. Your final day in Beijing, embark on a half-day small group tour of two amazing sites: The Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven. On your final day in Beijing, check out of your hotel and take the included private transfer to the airport for your flight back home.

DAY 13-17 - ULAANBAATAR Today, you will depart from Irkutsk on route to Ulaanbaatar. Upon your arrival in Ulaanbaatar, you will transfer to Ger Camp in Gorkhi Tereli National Park. There, you will have lunch and tour the world-famous national park along with your guide. Your dinner and accommodation for the evening will be in a Ger Camp, where you will have the once in a lifetime experience of spending the evening in a traditional Mongolian dwelling. The following day, spend more quality time in Gorkhi Terelj National Park before a visit to

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Moscow - Park Inn Yekaterinburg - Doubletree by Hilton Listvyanka - Mayak Hotel Irkutsk - Courtyard by Marriott Terelj National Park/Ger Camp GER Camp inside park Ulaanbaatar - Ramada Hotel Beijing - Jianguo Hotel Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

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

Edmonton

JASPER WHISTLER

LAKE LOUISE

VANCOUVER VICTORIA

Glacier Nat.

North Cascades Nat. Park

Olympic Nat. Park

SEATTLE

Cascades

Saskatoon

BANFF

WHITEFISH Park

WATERTON

Winnipeg

QUÉBEC CITY

EAST GLACIER PARK

Spokane

Mt. Rainier Nat. Park

PORTLAND

Empire Builder

Crater Lake Nat. Park

Coast Starlight

WEST YELLOWSTONE

Redwood Nat. Park

Grand Teton Nat. Park

Capitol Corridor Auburn

SACRAMENTO

RENO

YOSEMITE VALLEY

MERCED

Kings Canyon Nat. Park

Zion Nat. Park

California Zephyr

Rocky Mtn.

Arches Nat. Park

Indianapolis

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

DENVER

Southwest Chief

PASO ROBLES San Luis Obispo

Pacific Surfliner SANTA BARBARA

Death Valley Sequoia Nat. Park LAS Nat. Park

Bakersfield

FLAGSTAFF

Channel Islands Nat. Park

LOS ANGELES ANAHEIM

WILLIAMS SEDONA

Joshua Tree Nat. Park

SANTA FE

Oklahoma City Little Rock Hot Springs Nat. Park

Heartland Flyer

El Paso

Capitol Limited Shenandoah Nat. Park

Cincinnati

ST. LOUIS

Texas Eagle

Tucson Saguaro Nat. Park

PITTSBURGH

WILLIAMSBURG Mammoth Cave Nat. Park

PHOENIX/ SCOTTSDALE

SAN DIEGO

Kansas City

Carlsbad Caverns Nat. Park

Fort Worth

Newport News

Piedmont

Carolinian

Raleigh

Great Smoky Mtns.

Nat. Park

City of New Orleans

Silver Star

CHARLOTTE

MEMPHIS

Palmetto

Congaree Nat. Park

Silver Meteor

ATLANTA

DALLAS

CHARLESTON

Crescent

SAVANNAH

Guadalupe Mts. Nat. Park

Jacksonville Mobile

Sunset Limited

ST. AUGUSTINE

Austin Big Bend Nat. Park

Ethan Allen

NEW YORK Regional PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE WASHINGTON, DC LORTON (AUTO TRAIN® TERMINAL)

Cardinal

ALBUQUERQUE

Petrified Forest Nat. Park

Quincy

BOSTON

Keystone & Pennsylvanian

Cuyahoga Valley Nat. Park

Omaha

Vermonter PORTLAND Downeaster

Rutland

NIAGARA FALLS ALBANYBuffalo RENSSELAER

Windsor Cleveland

Detroit

GLENWOOD Nat. Park SPRINGS

SEQUOIA NAT. PARK

Maple Leaf

Sarnia Grand Port Huron Rapids Pontiac

CHICAGO

SALT LAKE CITY

Nat. Park

Yosemite Nat. Park

San Joaquins

ST. PAULMINNEAPOLIS

Badlands Nat. Park

Wind Cave Nat. Park

Acadia Nat. Park

St. Albans

Adirondack Lake Shore Limited TORONTO

Milwaukee

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE Great Basin

San Jose

MONTRÉAL Ottawa

Yellowstone Nat. Park

Lassen Volcanic Nat. Park

Oakland/Emeryville

HALIFAX

Isle Royale Nat. Park

Theodore Roosevelt Nat. Park (South Unit)

Eugene-Springfield

SAN FRANCISCO

Voyageurs Nat. Park

Theodore Roosevelt Nat. Park (North Unit)

Houston

SANFORD (AUTO TRAIN® TERMINAL) ORLANDO

NEW ORLEANS

SAN ANTONIO

Tampa

MIAMI Everglades Nat. Park

Biscayne Nat. Park

Dry Tortugas Nat. Park

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

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

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

VIEWLINER SLEEPER CAR

SUPERLINER COACH

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

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

SUPERLINER TRAINS

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

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

SUPERLINER SIGHTSEER LOUNGE

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

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VIA RAIL ON BOARD EXPERIENCE

Berths

Cabin for one

Cabin for two

Prestige Class

Sleeper Plus - The Ocean

r ECONOMY Experience relaxation throughout your trip in spacious cars with comfortable seats.

There’s room to store your luggage, easy access to restrooms as well as views, meals, and refreshments in the Skyline car.

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

r BERTHS

r CABIN FOR ONE

By day: two couch-style seats facing each other. By night: berths convert to curtained, private compartments with two stacked beds. Use of public washroom.

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

IN-ROOM

FEATURES AND SERVICES INCLUDE: • Limited climate control, electrical outlets, fold-down table, and individual reading lights • Small closet, garment rack, fresh towels and linens, soap and shower amenities

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

PRESTIGE CLASS THE VERY BEST ON THE CANADIAN Upgrading to Prestige means you’ll experience luxury on The Canadian.

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

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

• Assistance of Sleeping Car attendant and personal service (turn-down, coffee, make-up bed) • Meals in Dining Car included in ticket price (alcoholic beverages available at additional charge) • Bottled water and morning coffee, tea and juice and complimentary daily newspaper • Private daytime seating that converts to a bed at night • Station access to the Amtrak Metropolitan LoungeSM or ClubAcela®

The Ocean

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SAVE UP TO £200 PER COUPLE

THE ALL AMERICAN

UK ➡ New York City ➡ New Orleans ➡ San Francisco ➡ Denver ➡ Chicago ➡ New York City ➡ UK

Spend 1 night on Amtrak

Spend 1 night on Amtrak NEBRASKA

DENVER

CALI. NEVADA

SAN 2 FRANCISCO

UTAH ARIZONA

LOS ANGELES

North Pacific Ocean

2

Spend 1 night on Amtrak

CHICAGO

IOWA

1

ILL. IND.

OHIO

COLORADO Spend 1 night on Amtrak

NEW MEXICO TEXAS

Spend 2 nights on Amtrak

SC LOU. MIS. ALA. GEO.

2

NEW ORLEANS

Begin and end your journey with flights between the UK and New York City

NY PENN. MARY.

VIR. NC

3

NEW YORK CITY

North Atlantic Ocean

Gulf of Mexico

DAY 6-7 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK

KEY

1

Nights stay Return flights

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN NEW YORK CITY

DAY 4 - NEW ORLEANS

Welcome to New York! On arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. You will then have the day free to explore “The Big Apple” on your own.

Welcome to New Orleans! This evening you are free to explore New Orleans on your own. Famous for its fun and unique culture, there is definitely fun to be had in “The Big Easy”.

DAY 2 - NEW YORK CITY Today you will enjoy the best of what New York City has to offer on a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of the city.

You will also have admission to either the Empire State Building Observatory or the Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center.

Today you will board Amtrak’s Sunset Limited® for your trip west to California!

Settle in and prepare for a scenic ride across the country. Marvel at the sights you pass through deserts peppered with cacti, sprawling fields, and majestic mountains on your way to Los Angeles.

DAY 8 - LOS ANGELES - SAN FRANCISCO This morning you will change trains in Los Angeles’s Union Station to board the famous Coast Starlight® for your ride north to San Francisco. The Coast Starlight is known for the beautiful stretches of California shoreline as it makes its’ way towards Northern California.

DAY 3 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK® This afternoon you will board Amtrak’s Crescent® line for your trip south to the “Crescent City”. Settle in and relax as the train makes its way towards New Orleans.

DAY 5 - NEW ORLEANS This morning you will learn all about New Orleans on a guided sightseeing city tour. Also, choose between a fabulous brunch accompanied by some of the most amazing jazz performers or dinner at an authentic Creole restaurant in the French Quarter.

DAY 9 - SAN FRANCISCO

New Orleans

Use your hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour today to visit San Francisco’s top attractions. Tonight, you will enjoy dinner on San Francisco’s famous Pier 39.

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Rocky Mountain National Park

18 DAYS FROM £2,599 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Return flight from UK to New York City • Return transfer from airport to hotel in New York City • 10 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • 6 nights onboard Amtrak • 2 dinners • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of New York* • Sightseeing city tour of New Orleans • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of San Francisco • Sightseeing tour of Denver’s Rocky Mountain National Park** *The hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour also includes admissions to either the Empire State Building Observatory or the Top of the Rock. A ferry ticket over the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. As well as a ticket to the Museum of the City of New York. **The Gray Line Mountain Parks tour will be substituted during the off-season.

DAY 10 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK

DAY 13 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK

This morning you will board Amtrak’s California Zephyr® for your trip on to Denver. As the train winds its way east, be prepared to experience the Sierra Nevada and Rocky Mountain ranges.

This morning you will have free to continue your sightseeing in the “Mile High City” before departing this evening.

Tonight, board Amtrak for your return trip to Chicago.

DAY 11 - DENVER

DAY 14 - CHICAGO

Experience more incredible view as you relax on the train today. Arrive in Denver this evening and check-in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Prepare for a full day of sightseeing tomorrow.

This afternoon you will arrive in Chicago, the “Windy City”! Check into your hotel and take the afternoon to explore the city on your own.

DAY 12 - DENVER

DAY 15 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK

Today you will explore the natural wonders of Colorado and the Rocky Mountains. Also, take some time to explore the city of Denver and some of its popular attractions including the U.S. Mint.

Experience Chicago today by way of a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour.

Following your time exploring the city, travel to Chicago’s Union Station and board Amtrak’s Lake Shore Limited® to travel east back to New York.

DAY 16 - NEW YORK CITY This evening you will arrive back in New York City. Check into your hotel and discover parts of the city you may have missed during the beginning of your journey.

DAY 17 - DEPART NEW YORK CITY Check out of your hotel today and make your way to the airport for your flight back to the UK. Chicago

DAY 18 - ARRIVE UK

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

£2,599 £2,649 £2,799 £2,999 £3,899 £3,049 £3,099 £2,949 £2,899 £2,749

Prices are based on two people sharing a standard twin or double room, including BA flights from London, and are subject to availability and change. See page 66. Amtrak travel is based on Coach accommodations unless other wise stated. Upgrades to Roomette or Bedroom are available.

New York City

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

New York City - Holiday Inn Express Times Square New Orleans - Wyndham New Orleans – French Quarter San Francisco - Holiday Inn Fisherman’s Wharf Denver - Quality Inn Central Denver Chicago - Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

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Nashville

10 DAYS FROM £2,799 per person

NASHVILLE, MEMPHIS AND NEW ORLEANS UK ➡ Nashville ➡ Memphis ➡ New Orleans ➡ UK

Drive from Memphis to Nashville and back with included car hire

3 NASHVILLE

TENNESSEE

MEMPHIS 3

MISSISSIPPEE

Fly from the UK to Memphis

LOUISIANA

Spend 3 nights in New Orleans before flying home to the UK Nights stay Return flights

3

NEW ORLEANS

DAY 1 - ARRIVE NASHVILLE After arriving to the airport, your included transfer will take you to your hotel in Nashville. Check-in and begin exploring the city.

DAY 2 - NASHVILLE Today you will experience the “Music City” on a comprehensive tour of Nashville, bringing you to all of the important Nashville spots. You will also get to experience the Country Music Hall of Fame.

DAY 3 - NASHVILLE Enjoy another day exploring the city.

Tonight, you will head over to the Grand Ole Opry for a live show and radio broadcast.

DAY 4 - NASHVILLE TO MEMPHIS Pick up your rental car for a scenic drive

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

£2,799 £2,849 £3,249 £2,999 £3,199 £3,599 £3,199 £3,149 £2,849

Prices are based on two people sharing a standard twin or double room, including BA flights from London, and are subject to availability and change. See page 66. Amtrak travel is based on Coach accommodations unless other wise stated. Upgrades to Roomette or Bedroom are available.

Mardi Gras World and the Louisiana State Museum known as the Cabildo.

KEY

1

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Flights from the UK to Nashville; New Orleans to the UK; transfers in Nashville and New Orleans • Amtrak® from Memphis to New Orleans onboard the City of New Orleans® • 1-day intermediate car rental • 9 nights’ hotel accommodations • 1 meal included (dinner or brunch) • Sightseeing city tour of Nashville with admission to the Country Music Hall of Fame and more • Admission to the Johnny Cash Museum and Grand Ole Opry performance • Sightseeing city tour of Memphis with admission to Graceland • New Orleans VISITicket two-day PowerPass • Battlefield cruise of New Orleans or sightseeing walking tour*

Gulf of Mexico

to Memphis. Upon arrival, drop-off your rental car and check-in to the hotel for a relaxing evening or begin your sightseeing in Memphis.

DAY 5 - MEMPHIS Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city, including Beale Street, the Peabody Memphis Hotel, and the Memphis Pyramid. After your tour, you’ll be transported out to Graceland where you will enjoy a tour of Elvis’ mansion.

DAY 6 - MEMPHIS TO NEW ORLEANS This morning, board Amtrak’s famous City of New Orleans train for your journey south to the “Big Easy”!

DAY 7 - NEW ORLEANS Today, explore the city with your multi-day attraction pass, giving you admission to such top attractions as

DAY 8 - NEW ORLEANS This morning, enjoy a fine brunch accompanied by some of the city’s best live jazz music or, if you prefer, an excellent dinner of creole classics later this evening. Today you will also continue to see that best of what New Orleans has to offer on a guided walking tour of the city.

DAY 9 - DEPART NEW ORLEANS Transfer to the airport for your return flight.

DAY 10 ARRIVE IN THE UK Land today and make your way home.

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Nashville - Gaylord Opryland Resort Memphis - The Crowne Plaza Memphis New Orleans - Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

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Jazz Blues

10 DAYS FROM £2,199 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Flight from UK to Chicago and New Orleans to UK • Airport transfers in Chicago and New Orleans • Amtrak® rail travel • 1 night onboard Amtrak • 7 nights’ hotel stay • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tours of Chicago and New Orleans • Sightseeing city tour of Memphis

SAVE UP TO £200 PER COUPLE

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

CHICAGO 2 ILLINOIS

Fly from the UK to Chicago

KENTUCKY

1

Nights stay Return flights

Spend 3 nights in New Orleans before flying home to the UK

NEW ORLEANS 3

DAYS 1 & 2 - ARRIVE CHICAGO Catch your flight from the UK to Chicago.

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

DAY 3 - OVERNIGHT ON BOARD AMTRAK® Board Amtrak’s City of New Orleans®

DAYS 7 & 8 - NEW ORLEANS

TENNESSEE MISSISSIPPI

LOUISIANA KEY

Gulf of Mexico

North Atlantic Ocean

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 Arrive in Memphis. Tour Memphis and Graceland, discovering downtown, the mighty Mississippi, Beale Street and many more wonderful attractions!

On your Graceland tour, you’ll get up close and personal to the things Elvis cherished most in the world and truly get a glimpse of his life at Graceland.

This evening, enjoy your included dinner at a popular Memphis restaurant.

DAY 6 - MEMPHIS TO NEW ORLEANS Ride the rails through musical Mississippi to New Orleans - the birthplace of jazz!

New Orleans

£2,199 £2,199 £2,249 £2,549 £2,999 £2,549 £2,549 £2,399 £2,399 £2,299

Prices are based on two people sharing a standard twin or double room, including BA flights from London, and are subject to availability and change. See page 66. Amtrak travel is based on Coach accommodations unless other wise stated. Upgrades to Roomette or Bedroom are available.

Spend 1 night on Amtrak

MEMPHIS 2

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

Set off for your New Orleans city tour.

Absorb the sights and sounds of the world famous French Quarter and historic Jackson Square. Explore the historic cemeteries, often referred to as “Cities of the Dead.” Marvel at the fascinating stories of voodoo and piracy on Bayou St. John, the waterway used

by Jean Lafitte and his band of pirates.

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

DAY 9 - DEPART NEW ORLEANS Catch your flight back to the UK.

DAY 10 - ARRIVE UK Welcome home!

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Chicago - Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza Memphis - Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown New Orleans - Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

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San Francisco

13 DAYS FROM £3,949 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Flights from UK to Denver; Denver to Salt Lake City • Airport transfers in Denver and Salt Lake City • Roundtrip transfers between Salt Lake City and West Yellowstone • One-way Amtrak® from Denver to Grand Junction, Salt Lake City, and San Francisco onboard the California Zephyr® • 11 nights’ hotel stay • 1 night onboard Amtrak • 2 dinners • Sightseeing tours of Salt Lake City, Rocky Mountain National Park, Arches and Canyonlands National Park and Yellowstone National Park • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of San Francisco • San Francisco CityPASS®

AMERICA’S NATIONAL PARKS WITH SAN FRANCISCO

UK ➡ Denver ➡ Grand Junction ➡ Salt Lake City ➡ Yellowstone ➡ San Francisco ➡ UK

MONTANA

KEY

1

Nights stay Return flights

IDAHO North Pacific Ocean Spend 1 night on Amtrak

2

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NP GRAND JUNCTION

SALT LAKE CITY NEVADA ARCHES NP CANYONLANDS NP UTAH

SAN FRANCISCO Spend 2 nights in San Francisco before flying home to the UK

WYOMING

2

2

CALIFORNIA

2

£3,999 £4,399 £3,999 £3,949

Prices are based on two people sharing a standard twin or double room, including BA flights from London, and are subject to availability and change. See page 66. Amtrak travel is based on Coach accommodations unless other wise stated. Upgrades to Roomette or Bedroom are available.

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

Return shuttle between Salt Lake City and Yellowstone National Park

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

2

COLORADO

DENVER

Your journey begins with flights from the UK to Denver

DAY 9 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK Today, take a leisurely drive back to Salt Lake City aboard the included shuttle.

DAY 10 - SAN FRANCISCO Travel through the American West to San Francisco.

DAY 11 - SAN FRANCISCO

DAY 1 - ARRIVE DENVER Welcome to Denver! After you settle in, take some time to explore the downtown area of the “Mile-High City”.

DAY 2 - DENVER Experience the majestic splendor of the Rockies on an exhilarating full-day tour of Rocky Mountain National Park.

DAY 3 - DENVER TO GRAND JUNCTION Board the California Zephyr to Grand Junction. After your arrival in Grand Junction, enjoy the red rock landscape at your leisure.

DAY 4 - ARCHES AND CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARKS Today you’ll cross the border into Utah for a full-day tour of two spectacular national parks: Arches and Canyonlands.

DAY 5 - GRAND JUNCTION TO SALT LAKE CITY Board the train to Salt Lake City. Take in the unparalleled views of Utah’s gorgeous Wasatch Mountains as you head west on the California Zephyr.

DAY 6 - SALT LAKE CITY Salt Lake City is yours to explore today.

This evening, enjoy dinner and spectacular views of the city at The Roof Restaurant.

DAY 7 - SALT LAKE CITY TO YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Today your included roundtrip shuttle service will to take you to West Yellowstone.

DAY 8 - YELLOWSTONE NAT. PARK Your full-day tour of Yellowstone’s lower loop includes Old Faithful, Isa Lake, and many more sights.

Use your included pass for the hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour to receive a wonderful guided journey around the city.

DAY 12 - SAN FRANCISCO Continue using your hop-on, hop-off tour and CityPASS.

DAY 13 - DEPART SAN FRANCISCO Check out of your hotel and take the included transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Denver - Quality Inn Central Denver Grand Junction - Grand Vista Hotel Salt Lake City - Sheraton Salt Lake City West Yellowstone - Yellowstone Park Hotel San Francisco - Holiday Inn Fisherman’s Wharf Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

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Grand Canyon

14 DAYS FROM £2,949 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Amtrak® rail travel from Chicago to Santa Fe; Santa Fe to Williams; and Williams to Los Angeles on the Southwest Chief® • 10 nights’ hotel stay • 2 nights’ onboard Amtrak • 1 breakfast, 1 dinner • Flights from UK to Chicago, L.A. to UK including airport transfers in Chicago and L.A. • Jeep tour of Sedona, with transfers from Flagstaff

GRAND CANYON DISCOVERY WITH LOS ANGELES

UK ➡ Chicago ➡ Santa Fe ➡ Williams ➡ Grand Canyon ➡ Flagstaff ➡ Sedona ➡ Los Angeles ➡ UK

Fly from the UK to Chicago

Spend 1night on Amtrak

Shuttle between Williams, Grand Canyon & Flagstaff

North Pacific Ocean

CALI. GRAND CANYON

WILLIAMS 1

LOS ANGELES 2 Spend 2 nights in Los Angeles before flying home to the UK

KANSAS 1 2

ILLINOIS

Discover Flagstaff at your leisure.

Tonight you will board the Southwest Chief for your journey on to Los Angeles.

Spend 1 night on Amtrak

DAYS 11-12 - LOS ANGELES Gulf of Mexico

Nights stay Return flights

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN CHICAGO

DAY 6 - SANTA FE TO WILLIAMS

Welcome to Chicago! Start using your hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour.

Ride the rails to Williams, AZ. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.

DAY 2 - CHICAGO Explore any sites you didn’t get a chance to see yesterday. This evening you’ll have dinner at a popular Chicago restaurant.

DAY 3 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK® Board the train to Santa Fe. Journey through curving canyon passages only a few feet wider than the train itself!

DAY 4 - SANTA FE Upon arrival take some time to get know this cultural gem of a city.

Enjoy a guided walking tour of Santa Fe.

Prices are based on two people sharing a standard twin or double room, including BA flights from London, and are subject to availability and change. See page 66. Amtrak travel is based on Coach accommodations unless other wise stated. Upgrades to Roomette or Bedroom are available.

DAY 10 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK

ARIZONA FLAGSTAFF SEDONA NEW MEXICO

DAY 5 - SANTA FE

£2,949 £3,049 £3,499 £3,549 £3,849 £3,549 £3,499 £3,249 £3,149 £3,099

MISSOURI

2 SANTA FE

KEY

1

CHICAGO 2

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DAY 7 - GRAND CANYON Have breakfast at the Grand Depot Café, then, board the Grand Canyon Railway, which will take you right into the heart of Grand Canyon National Park.

DAY 8 - GRAND CANYON TO FLAGSTAFF Take in the fresh mountain air as you spend free time enjoying the sights of the Canyon. You’ll depart later this morning and head to Flagstaff.

DAY 9 - FLAGSTAFF TO SEDONA Experience the spectacular Red Rocks of Sedona with your included Canyons & Cowboys Jeep Tour.

Arrive in sunny Southern California!

Check into your hotel and begin to experience Hollywood and the best of what Los Angeles has to offer.

DAY 13 - DEPART LOS ANGELES Travel to the airport for your flight back to the UK.

DAY 14 - ARRIVE UK Welcome home!

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Chicago - Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza Santa Fe - Santa Fe Sage Inn Williams Junction - Grand Canyon Railway Hotel Grand Canyon - Maswik Lodge Flagstaff - Little America Hotel Los Angeles - The LA Hotel Downtown Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

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SAVE UP TO £200 PER COUPLE

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

BRITISH COLUMBIA

ALBERTA

Spend 1 night on Via Rail

JASPER 2

2

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Take a return shuttle to Banff

Hudson Bay

MANITOBA

QUEBEC ONTARIO

1 BANFF

VANCOUVER

Spend 3 nights on Via Rail

Spend 2 nights in Vancouver before flying home to the UK

Spend 1 night on Via Rail

2

TORONTO 2

Take a day trip to Niagara Falls

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NIAGARA FALLS

North Pacific Ocean

Fly from the UK to Halifax

North Atlantic Ocean

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provide an excellent experience of the city.

QUEBEC CITY MONTREAL 1

Nights stay

Gulf of Mexico

Return flights

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN HALIFAX

DAY 3 - QUEBEC CITY

Welcome to Canada! After transferring from the airport to your hotel head out to explore the city.

You arrive early with a full day to explore this fascinating destination.

Dinner tonight is included at a classic Quebecoise restaurant.

DAY 2 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL® You have some of the morning free to complete your visit to Halifax. Head over to the VIA Rail station to depart for Quebec City.

DAY 4 - QUEBEC CITY TO MONTREAL Enjoy a guided tour of Quebec City. Your guide will provide some amazing stories and background on the town whilst riding past popular and historic points of interest such as the Latin Quarter, Plains of Abraham and the Citadelle.

Later today, you will board the train and continue to Montreal.

DAY 6 - MONTREAL TO TORONTO Take the train over to Toronto, Canada’s largest city.

DAY 7 - TORONTO TO NIAGARA FALLS After exploring the great city of Toronto, Niagara Falls will impress in a completely different way. Your tour will depart the city and head out to one of Canada’s greatest natural wonders.

The falls roar with as much as six million cubic feet of water pouring over the edge every minute!

DAY 8 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL Use your hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour to take in the fascinating landmarks and neighbourhoods of Canada’s largest city. In the evening,

DAY 5 - MONTREAL

Vancouver

Today you will explore a city that is an interesting blend of the Old World and the New, the historic and modern: Montreal! Your included tour will

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Maid of the Mist, Niagra Falls

Toronto

18 DAYS FROM £3,549 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • One-way VIA Rail® in Economy accommodations from Halifax to Quebec City, Quebec City to Montreal, Montreal to Toronto, Toronto to Jasper, and Jasper to Vancouver on The Ocean® and The Canadian® • 10 nights’ stay • 5 nights’ onboard VIA Rail • 2 lunches and 1 dinner • Airport transfers in Halifax and Vancouver • Flights from UK to Halifax and Vancouver to UK

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board the iconic Canadian Line for your exciting three-day trip across Canada.

DAY 14 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL

DAYS 9 & 10 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL

Board the Canadian once more.

As the train continues on toward Vancouver, witness the beautiful and very picturesque views of the Canadian Rockies from the comfort and convenience of the train.

You will journey across Canada today, travelling through a variety of beautiful landscapes and taking in sights only possible by train.

DAY 11 - JASPER After the train rides into the heart of the mountains, it will arrive in the picturesque mountain community of Jasper. Check in at your hotel and enjoy the clear mountain air and beautiful surroundings of the Canadian Rockies.

DAY 12 - JASPER TO BANFF This morning, you will depart Jasper for a scenic drive out to Banff. Your ride along the world-famous Icefields Parkway will be full of gorgeous sights.

Highlights of your day tour will include Athabasca Falls, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, Crowfoot Glacier, Lake Louise, and a hot buffet lunch at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre. At the end of your tour, you will spend some time in Banff, one of the most scenic towns in the Canadian Rockies.

DAY 13 - BANFF TO JASPER You will be transferred today from Banff through the mountains and back to Jasper.

£3,699 £3,749 £3,899 £4,449 £3,899 £3,699 £3,549

Prices are based on two people sharing a standard twin or double room, including BA flights from London, and are subject to availability and change. See page 66. VIA Rail travel is based on economy class, upgrades are available.

DAY 15 - VANCOUVER This morning you will arrive in Vancouver! Begin to explore the city with your multi-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour which will take you to such popular sights as Stanley Park or the Vancouver downtown area.

DAY 16 - VANCOUVER

Jasper

Continue on with your sightseeing tour and experience the best of Vancouver.

DAY 17 - DEPART VANCOUVER Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

DAY 18 - ARRIVE UK Arrive back in the UK.

Why Not...

Upgrade to Prestige Class onboard VIA Rail for all-inclusive meal and bar service, and personalized concierge service.

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Halifax - Delta Barrington by Marriott Quebec City - Hotel Chateau Laurier Montreal - Le Nouvel Hotel and Spa Toronto - Chelsea Hotel Jasper - Chateau Jasper Banff - Elk & Avenue Hotel Vancouver - Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton Vancouver Downtown Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

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Rocky Mountaineer

6 DAYS FROM £3,449 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Banff in SilverLeaf class • 3 nights’ hotel stay • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Vancouver • Mountains, lakes and waterfalls tour • Transfer from Banff hotel to Calgary Airport • Flights from UK to Vancouver and Calgary to UK

CANADIAN ROCKIES EXPRESS WITH ROCKY MOUNTAINEER FROM VANCOUVER UK ➡ Vancouver ➡ Kamloops ➡ Banff ➡ Calgary ➡ UK

BRITISH COLUMBIA

ALBERTA

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

KAMLOOPS VANCOUVER 1 North Pacific Ocean

LAKE LOUISE 1

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BANFF

Spend 2 nights in Banff before travelling by shuttle to Calgary and flying back to the UK

Fly from the UK to Vancouver

Nights stay Flight home

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN VANCOUVER Welcome to Canada! On arrival, check in at your hotel in Vancouver for the evening. Spend some time exploring this beautiful coastal city.

DAY 2 - ROCKY MOUNTAINEER FROM VANCOUVER TO KAMLOOPS Board the famous navy and gold carriages of the Rocky Mountaineer itself. As you relax, watch dramatic scenery appear as your train makes its way through western Canada. Spot the verdant vistas of Fraser Valley, wind through lush forests and along river canyons, all the while admiring the

Vancouver

£3,799 £4,049 £4,949 £4,049 £3,749 £3,449

Prices are based on two people sharing a standard twin or double room, including BA flights from London, and are subject to availability and change. See page 66. Rocky Mountaineer travel is based on SilverLeaf class, upgrades are available.

DAY 4 - BANFF CALGARY

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surrounding peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains. Enjoy sumptuous meals on board before spending the night in Kamloops.

DAY 3 - ROCKY MOUNTAINEER FROM KAMLOOPS TO BANFF Your journey resumes as the train winds its way into the mountains. Take in the spectacular landscapes unfolding all around you. Soaring mountain peaks, lush forest, even foaming white waterfalls around almost every bend in the tracks. The train even passes historic Craigellachie, where the final rail spike was driven connecting Canada’s east and west. Pass through the engineering marvel of the Spiral Tunnels as you cut through the mountains. The train passes the magnificence of Lake Louise before arriving to the quaint mountain town of Banff.

Explore the Canadian Rockies with a Mountains, Lakes and Waterfalls Tour from Banff, which will see you head deep into the mountains in search of the best scenery around. Be amazed by the clear waters of Lake Louise, Victoria Glacier and Moraine Lake, and wonder at the crashing Takkakaw Falls, reaching heights of almost 1,000 ft.

Enjoy an included lunch and make your way across the Great Divide to Yoho National Park before making your way back to Banff.

DAY 5 - DEPART CALGARY Check out of your hotel and travel to the Calgary airport for your flight back to the UK.

DAY 6 - ARRIVE UK Arrive back in the UK.

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

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

Alternatives may be used.

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Jasper

11 DAYS FROM £2,649 per person

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

CANADIAN ROCKIES WITH ROCKY MOUNTAINEER

UK ➡ Vancouver ➡ Victoria ➡ Vancouver ➡ Kamloops ➡ Jasper ➡ Banff ➡ Calgary ➡ UK

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

Fly from the UK to Vancouver

KAMLOOPS 1 BANFF 2

VANCOUVER 3 North Pacific Ocean

2

VICTORIA

Shuttle from Banff to Calgary

Transfer from Jasper to Banff

1 CALGARY Spend 1 night in Calgary before flying back to the UK

Take a return floatplane between Vancouver and Victoria

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£3,099 £3,299 £4,299 £3,299 £2,649

Prices are based on two people sharing a standard twin or double room, including BA flights from London, and are subject to availability and change. See page 66. Rocky Mountaineer travel is based on SilverLeaf class, upgrades are available.

ALBERTA

JASPER

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in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

Take an Icefields Parkway and Rockies Discovery Tour.

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

DAY 9 - BANFF TO CALGARY

Nights stay Flight home

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

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

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

DAY 4 - ROCKY MOUNTAINEER FROM VANCOUVER TO KAMLOOPS Board the famous navy and gold carriages of the Rocky Mountaineer.

Dine onboard before spending the night in Kamloops.

DAY 5 - ROCKY MOUNTAINEER FROM KAMLOOPS TO JASPER Re-board the train and snake through the Canadian Rockies into Alberta.

Disembark and check in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

DAY 6 - JASPER Discover Jasper on an ‘Explore Jasper’ tour. The guided excursion will introduce you to some of the world’s most wondrous natural beauty.

DAY 7 - JASPER TO BANFF Transfer from Jasper to Banff, checking

Make your way to Calgary. Nicknamed “Cowtown,” the city is ingrained in popular culture thanks to its annual stampede.

DAY 10 - DEPART CALGARY Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

DAY 11 - ARRIVE UK Arrive back in the UK.

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

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

Alternatives may be used.

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CANADIAN ROCKIES DISCOVERY

UK ➡ Vancouver ➡ Victoria ➡ Vancouver ➡ Jasper ➡ Banff ➡ Lake Louise ➡ Banff ➡ Calgary ➡ UK

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Fly from the UK to Vancouver

Spend 1 night on Via Rail

JASPER 2

BANFF

VANCOUVER Take a return shuttle between Vancouver and Victoria

ALBERTA

3

VICTORIA

LAKE LOUISE

2

1

Spend 1 night in Calgary before flying home to the UK

CALGARY

Take a return shuttle between Banff and Lake Louise

North Pacific Ocean

This evening, travel to the VIA Rail station and board Amtrak eastbound to Jasper. Relax, and take in the scenery along the way as you venture into Canadian Rocky territory!

DAY 5 - JASPER

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DAY 4 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL

Nights stay Return flights

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN VANCOUVER Welcome to Vancouver! After checking in, start exploring this nature lover’s paradise, where the majestic mountains meet the serene coast.

DAY 2 - VANCOUVER Today’s full day of sightseeing will start

with a hop-on, hop-off city tour that takes you to Vancouver’s most popular areas: Stanley Park, Chinatown, Gastown, Granville Island, and more!

Today also includes admission to Vancouver Lookout, towering over 168m over the city!

DAY 3 - VANCOUVER TO VICTORIA TO VANCOUVER This morning, travel to the Vancouver Bus Station, where a motorcoach will take you to the Victoria Ferry service for a relaxing ride to Victoria. This quaint coastal gem has a dynamic blend of serene mountain views, historic charm, and urban appeal. During your time in Victoria you will visit the famous Butchart Gardens - an oasis of colours and beauty. Afterwards, take the ferry back to Vancouver.

Vancouver

Wake up in the Canadian Rockies and enjoy a relaxing day on the train. Take in the breathtaking landscape as you wind through the Canadian Rockies Region of Alberta, Canada. Sit atop the observation car for 360-degree views of the magnificent mountains and be sure to look for Pyramid Falls. Later this afternoon, you’ll arrive in Jasper and transfer on your own to your hotel.

DAY 6 - JASPER Explore the spectacular natural treasures of the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. During this exhilarating sightseeing tour, you’ll see many incredible sights, including Athabasca Viewpoint, Maligne Canyon and Medicine Lake. Stand above the massive walls of Maligne Canyon for stunning views of rushing waterfalls.

DAY 7 - JASPER TO BANFF Depart Jasper this morning, for a scenic drive out to Banff. Enjoy the wildlife, pristine lakes, and breathtaking mountain peaks along the

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10 DAYS FROM £2,749 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Flights from London to Vancouver and Calgary to UK • Airports transfers in Vancouver and Calgary • 1 night onboard VIA Rail • 8 nights’ hotel stay • Return ferry service from Vancouver to Victoria • Tour transfer from Jasper to Banff and shuttle transfer from Banff to Calgary • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Vancouver • Sightseeing tour of Jasper National Park and the Icefields Parkway from Jasper

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world famous Icefields Parkway. Visit the natural wonder that is Columbia Icefield, one of the largest expanses of ice and snow south of the Arctic Circle.

Step onboard an Ice Explorer for an interpretive adventure of the Athabasca Glacier. At the Glacier Skywalk, enjoy the unobstructed view on a glassfloored observation platform extending 30m out over the Sunwapta Valley. After a full day of sightseeing, check into your hotel for the evening.

DAY 9 - BANFF TO LAKE LOUISE TO BANFF Today you’ll explore Lake Louise, one of the most photographed landscapes in the Canadian Rockies. Experience this remarkable destination first-hand with time to enjoy lunch and explore the lake at your leisure. This tour also highlights

Johnston Canyon, another spectacular treasure of the Rockies. The tour to Lake Louise only allows about half an hour of free time at the Fairmont and Lake Louise and is mostly a guided tour of the lake and its environment.

£2,749 £2,949 £3,849 £2,949 £2,899 £2,749

Prices are based on two people sharing a standard twin or double room, including BA flights from London, and are subject to availability and change. See page 66. VIA Rail travel is based on economy class, upgrades are available.

DAY 8 - BANFF TO CALGARY Today, take your included shuttle transfer from Banff to your hotel in Calgary, the largest city in Alberta. The evening is yours to enjoy this amazing city on your own.

DAY 9 - DEPART CALGARY Transfer to the airport for your return flight.

DAY 10 - ARRIVE UK Today your flight will land in the UK.

Calgary

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Vancouver - Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Vancouver Jasper - Chateau Jasper Banff - The Elk & Avenue Hotel Calgary - International Hotel Calgary Jasper

Hotels are subject to availability.

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8. CHANGES MADE BY US

TERMS AND CONDITIONS The following booking conditions and any other written information we brought to your attention before we confirmed your booking, form the basis of your contract with Railbookers UK Trading Ltd, trading as Railbookers of 1 -2 Bolt Court Fleet Street London EC4A 3DQ (“we” or “us”). Please read them carefully as they set out our respective rights and obligations.

By asking us to confirm your booking, we are entitled to assume that you have read these booking conditions and agree to them. References to “you” and “your” means all persons named on the booking (including anyone who is added or substituted at a later date), or any of them as applicable.

References to “holiday”, “booking” or “arrangements” means the holiday arrangements which we agree to make, provide or perform (as applicable) as part of our contract with you, unless otherwise stated.

By making a booking, the first named person on the booking (“lead passenger”) agrees on behalf of all persons detailed on the booking that: • He/she has read these terms and conditions and has the authority to and does agree to be bound by them; • He/she consents to our use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy • He/she is over 18 years of age and where placing an order for services with age restrictions declares that he/she and all members of the party are of the appropriate age to purchase those services; and • He/she accepts financial responsibility for payment of the booking on behalf of all persons named on the booking

1. MAKING YOUR BOOKING You may book with us by telephone, e-mail or via one of our authorised travel agents. Once we (or your authorised travel agent) have received all appropriate payments, we will, subject to availability, acknowledge your holiday over the telephone (where you or your travel agent make the booking by telephone) or by e-mailing or otherwise sending a booking confirmation letter/invoice to the lead passenger.

We reserve the right to return your deposit and decline to issue a confirmation at our absolute discretion. Where you book through one of our authorised travel agents, the booking confirmation letter/invoice and all other communications will be sent to your agent and you should also contact us through the agent. The acknowledgement of your booking is not a confirmation of it and does not create a legally binding contract. A binding contract between you and us only comes into existence once we have issued you with a booking confirmation that will confirm the details of your booking and will be sent to you or your travel agent. All references in these booking conditions to the confirmation of your booking means the booking confirmation letter/invoice.

If your confirmed arrangements include a flight, we (or if you booked via an authorised agent of ours, that agent) will also issue you with an ATOL Certificate. Upon receipt, if you believe that any details on the ATOL Certificate or booking confirmation or any other document are wrong you must advise us immediately as changes cannot be made later and it may harm your rights if we are not notified of any inaccuracies in any document within ten days of our sending it out (five days for tickets). We will do our best to rectify any mistake notified to us outside these time limits but you must meet any costs involved in doing so. The only exception to this requirement to meet costs is where the mistake in question was made by us and there is good reason why you did not tell us about it within these time limits.

2. PAYMENT You are required to send us the appropriate deposit per person or full payment if booking within 90 days of departure at the time of booking. In addition to the deposit applicable to the holiday, a further additional deposit is required equal to at least the minimum of the additional cost for any nonrefundable booking variations including flight, rail and hotel upgrades. Please note, deposits and all additional deposits are not refundable except where expressly stated in these booking conditions. Full payment is due 90 days prior to travel. If you paid your deposit by credit or debit card, full payment will automatically be applied to your booking using the card you used for your deposit. If you prefer to pay your balance differently, please notify your travel consultant. If a cheque payment is declined by your bank for any reason, an administration charge of £30 will be made. If you return your payment counterfoil before the date that payment is due, this authorises us to take payment early. If we do not receive all payments in full and on time, we are entitled to assume that you wish to cancel your booking. In this case, we will be entitled to keep all deposits paid or due at that date. If we do not cancel straight away because you have promised to make payment, you must pay the cancellation charges shown in clause 7 depending on the date we reasonably treat your booking as cancelled.

Except for flight inclusive bookings, all monies you pay to one of our authorised travel agents for your holiday with us will be held by the agent on your behalf until a contract between us comes into existence. After that point, your agent will hold the monies on our behalf until they are paid to us. For flight inclusive bookings, all monies paid to any authorised travel agent of ours for your holiday with us will be held on behalf of and for the benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust subject to the travel agent’s obligation to pay such monies to us in accordance with our trading terms unless we fail. In the unlikely event of our financial failure, all monies then held by the travel agent or subsequently paid by you to the travel agent will be held by the agent on behalf of and for the benefit of the

Trustees of the Air Travel Trust without any obligation on the agent to pay such monies to us.

3. YOUR CONTRACT English law (and no other) will apply to your contract and to any dispute, claim or other matter of any description which arises between us (“claim”) except as set out below. We both also agree that any claim must be dealt with under the ABTA Arbitration Schemes (if the Scheme is available for the claim in question - see clause 12) or by the Courts of England and Wales only unless, in the case of Court proceedings, you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland. In this case, proceedings must either be brought in the Courts of your home country or those of England and Wales. If proceedings are brought in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you may choose to have your contract and any claim governed by the law of Scotland or Northern Ireland as applicable (but if you do not so choose, English law will apply).

It is very unlikely that we will have to make any changes but occasionally it may be necessary to change your hotel to one of a similar category or change the time of your train ticket due to circumstances beyond our control. We will let you know as soon as possible about this type of change but we are unable to pay compensation. If we have to make what we consider to be a major change to your booking such as an alteration to the departure time by more than 12 hours or a change of accommodation to a lower category we will inform you immediately and offer you the choice of a full refund or an alternative package. If you prefer to go ahead with the changed booking, you will receive compensation of up to £25 per person, except infants.

9. EVENTS BEYOND OUR CONTROL – FORCE MAJEURE

It is a condition of your contract with us that you have adequate travel insurance cover. Such insurance should ensure that you are properly covered against unexpected cancellation charges, unexpected costs that might be incurred while you are away, loss of money, or belongings, or personal liability claims.

Except where otherwise expressly stated in these booking conditions we will not be liable or pay you compensation if our contractual obligations to you are affected by any event which we or the supplier(s) of the service(s) in question could not, even with all due care, foresee or avoid. These events can 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 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 supplier(s) concerned’s control. Advice from the Foreign Office to avoid or leave a particular country may constitute Force Majeure. We will follow the advice given by the Foreign Office.

5. HOLIDAY PRICES

10. OUR LIABILITY TO YOU

Advertised prices are subject to availability and change, and are based on two people sharing a standard twin or double room. Single occupancy supplements will apply for solo travellers. 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. Where flights are included in the advertised price, these are based on BA flights to and from London and are subject to availability and change.

Other carriers and UK airports are available and pricing will be adjusted at time of booking. Please note changes and errors occasionally occur. We reserve the right to increase/decrease and correct errors in advertised prices at any time before your holiday is confirmed. 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 our suppliers and subject to availability, and prices for these will only be confirmed once the prices and availability has been confirmed by our suppliers. For all holidays, once you have accepted the basic price and a booking has been confirmed, that price is fully guaranteed and will not be subject to any surcharges.

(1) We will accept responsibility for the arrangements we agree to provide or arrange for you as an “organiser” under the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992 as set out below. Subject to these booking conditions, if we or our suppliers negligently perform or arrange the services which we are obliged to provide for you under our contract with you, as set out on your confirmation invoice, we will pay you reasonable compensation. The level of such compensation will be calculated taking into consideration all relevant factors such as but not limited to, following the complaints procedure as described in these conditions and the extent to which ours or our employees’ or suppliers’ negligence affected the overall enjoyment of your holiday.

Please note that it is your responsibility to show that we or our supplier(s) have been negligent if you wish to make a claim against us.

4. INSURANCE

6. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING If after your holiday has been confirmed you wish to alter your booking, we will try to make the necessary arrangements provided we receive written confirmation of the change from the person who signed the booking form, or your travel agent, before the date on which the final balance of the cost of your holiday is due. Whilst we will do our best to assist, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to meet your requested change.

There is no refund permitted on rail tickets once they have been issued. Changes and transfers will be subject to an administrative fee of £25 per change per person as well as any applicable rate changes or extra costs incurred by us and any costs or charges incurred or imposed by any of our suppliers.

You should be aware that these costs could increase the closer to the departure date that changes are made and you should contact us as soon as possible. Where we are unable to assist you and you do not wish to proceed with the original booking we will treat this as a cancellation by you. A cancellation fee may be payable.

Transfer of Booking: If you or any member of your party is prevented from travelling, that person(s) may transfer their place to someone else (introduced by you and satisfying all the conditions applicable to the arrangements) providing we are notified not less than 28 days before departure and you pay an amendment fee of £25 per person transferring, meet all costs and charges incurred by us and/or incurred or imposed by any of our suppliers and the transferee agrees to these booking conditions and all other terms of the contract between us. If you are unable to find a replacement, cancellation charges as set out will apply in order to cover our estimated costs. Otherwise, no refunds will be given for passengers not travelling or for unused services.

Note: Certain arrangements may not be amended after they have been confirmed and any alteration could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements.

7. CANCELLATIONS Holidays are subject to the following cancellation charges: 90 days or earlier prior to departure

loss of deposit

From 28 to 89 days prior to departure

50% of package price

From 15 to 27 days prior to departure

75% of package price

14 days or less prior to departure

100% of package price

Note; certain arrangements may not be amended after they have been confirmed, and any alteration or cancellation could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements, in addition to the charge above. There is no refund permitted on rail tickets once they have been issued.

Depending on the reason for your cancellation, you may be able to reclaim these cancellation charges (less any applicable excess) under the terms of your own travel insurance policy.

Claims must be made directly to the insurance company concerned.

(2) We will not be responsible for any injury, illness, death, loss (including loss of possessions and loss of enjoyment), damage, expense, cost or other sum or claim of any description whatsoever which results from any of the following: a) the act(s) and/or omission(s) of the person(s) affected or any member(s) of their party b) the act(s) and/or omission(s) of a third party not connected with the provision of your holiday and which were unforeseeable or unavoidable or c) “force majeure” as defined in clause 9 above.

(3) Please note we cannot accept responsibility for any services which do not form part of our contract. This includes, for example, any additional services or facilities which your hotel or any other supplier agrees to provide for you where the services or facilities are not advertised in our brochure or on our website and we have not agreed to arrange them as part of our contract and any excursion you purchase during your holiday. Please also see clause 15 “Excursions, Activities and Brochure/Website Information”.

(4) We limit the amount of compensation we may have to pay you if we are found liable under this clause as follows: (a) Loss of and/or damage to any luggage or personal possessions and money, The maximum amount we will have to pay you in respect of these claims is an amount equivalent to the excess on your insurance policy which applies to this type of loss per person in total because you are assumed to have adequate insurance in place to cover any losses of this kind. (b) Claims not falling under (a) above and which don’t involve injury, illness or death The maximum amount we will have to pay you in respect of these claims is twice the price paid by or on behalf of the person(s) affected in total. This maximum amount will only be payable where everything has gone wrong and you or your party has not received any benefit at all from your booking. (c) Claims in respect of international travel by air, sea and rail, or any stay in a hotel i) The extent of our liability will in all cases be limited as if we were carriers under the appropriate Conventions, which include The Warsaw/Montreal Convention (international travel by air); The Athens Convention (with respect to sea travel); The Berne/Cotif Convention (with respect to rail travel) and The Paris Convention (with respect to hotel arrangements).

You can ask for copies of these Conventions from our offices.

In addition, you agree that the operating carrier or transport company’s own ‘Conditions of Carriage’ will apply to you on that journey. When arranging transportation for you, we rely on the terms and conditions contained within these international conventions and those ‘Conditions of Carriage’. You acknowledge that all of the terms and conditions contained in those ‘Conditions of Carriage’ form part of your contract with us, as well as with the transport company and that those ‘Conditions of Carriage’ shall be deemed to be included by reference into this contract. ii) In any circumstances in which a carrier is liable to you by virtue of the Denied Boarding Regulation 2004, any liability we may have to you under our contract with you, arising out of

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the same facts, is limited to the remedies provided under the Regulation as if (for this purpose only) we were a carrier. iii) When making any payment, we are entitled to deduct any money which you have received or are entitled to receive from the transport provider or hotelier for the complaint or claim in question.

(5) Please note, we cannot accept any liability for any damage, loss, expense or other sum(s) of any nature or description (a) which on the basis of the information given to us by you concerning your booking prior to our accepting it, we could not have foreseen you would suffer or incur if we breached our contract with you or (b) which did not result from any breach of contract or other fault by ourselves or our employees or, where we are responsible for them, our suppliers. Additionally we cannot accept liability for any business losses or expenses including, without limitation, self-employed loss of earnings

11. COMPLAINTS AND PROBLEMS In the unlikely event that you have any reason to complain or experience any problems with your holiday whilst away, you must immediately inform us by contacting us by telephone on our 24 hour emergency helpline. Until we know about a problem or complaint, we cannot begin to resolve it. Most problems can be dealt with quickly. If you remain dissatisfied, however, you must write to us within 28 days of your return to the UK giving your booking reference and full details of your complaint. Only the lead passenger should write to us. If you fail to follow this simple complaints procedure, your right to claim the compensation you may otherwise have been entitled to may be affected or even lost as a result. Please note that we offer an Alternative Dispute Resolution service through our ABTA membership. Please see clause 12 for further details.

12. ARBITRATION We are a Member of ABTA, membership number Y6401.

We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you

by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. We can also offer you ABTA’s scheme for the resolution of disputes which is approved by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute. If we can’t resolve your complaint, go to www.abta.com to use ABTA’s simple procedure. Further information on the Code and ABTA’s assistance in resolving disputes can be found on www.abta. com. You can also access the European Commission Online Dispute (ODR) Resolution platform at http://ec.europa.eu/ consumers/odr/. This ODR platform is a means of registering your complaint with us; it will not determine how your complaint should be resolved.

13. CONDITIONS OF SUPPLIERS Many of the services which make up your holiday are provided by independent suppliers. Those suppliers provide these services in accordance with their own terms and conditions.

Some of these terms and conditions may limit or exclude the supplier’s liability to you, usually in accordance with applicable international conventions or EU regulations (see clause 10(4) (c)). Copies of the relevant parts of these terms and conditions are available on request from us or the supplier concerned.

14. SPECIAL REQUESTS Any special requests must be advised to us at the time of booking e.g. diet, room location, a particular facility at a hotel etc. You should then confirm your requests in writing.

Whilst every effort will be made by us to try and arrange your reasonable special requests, we cannot guarantee that they will be fulfilled. The fact that a special request has been noted on your confirmation invoice or any other documentation or that it has been passed on to the supplier is not confirmation that the request will be met. Failure to meet any special request will not be a breach of contract on our part unless the request has been specifically confirmed in writing. We do not accept bookings that are conditional upon any special request being met.

15. EXCURSIONS, ACTIVITIES AND BROCHURE/ WEBSITE INFORMATION The information contained in our brochure and on our website is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of the brochure going to print or at the time of publication on our website. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the brochure and prices at the time of printing or publication, regrettably errors do occasionally occur. You must therefore ensure you check all details of your chosen holiday (including the price) with us at the time of booking. We may provide you with information (in our brochure, on our website and/or when you are on holiday) about activities and excursions which are available in the area you are visiting but cannot be pre-booked with us. We have no involvement in any such activities or excursions which are not run, supervised, controlled, inspected or endorsed in any way by us. They are provided by local operators or other third parties who are entirely independent of us. They do not form any part of your contract with us. We cannot accept any liability on any basis in relation to such activities or excursions and the acceptance of liability contained in clause 10(1) of our booking conditions will not apply to them. We do not however exclude liability for the negligence of ourselves or our employees resulting in your death or personal injury. We cannot guarantee accuracy at all times of information given in relation to such activities or excursions or about the area(s) you are visiting generally (except where this concerns the services which will form part of your contract) or that any particular excursion or activity which does not form part of our contract will take place as these services are not under our control. If you feel that any of the activities or excursions mentioned in our brochure or on our website which are not part of our contract are vital to the enjoyment of your holiday, write to us immediately and we will tell you the latest known situation. If we become aware of any material alterations to destination/area information and/or such outside activities or excursions which can be reasonably expected to affect your decision to book a holiday with us, we will pass on this information at the time of booking. Activities referenced in the itinerary during free time are for suggested purposes only and are not included. During the off-season, some included activities may not be available. In this case, a similar activity will be substituted.

16. FLIGHTS, PASSPORTS & VISA INFORMATION

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It is your responsibility to ensure you have a valid, acceptable passport any required visas and other documentation for both the final destination and any applicable calling points en route. To find out whether you need a visa, please contact The Foreign and Commonwealth Travel Advice Unit.

Visit: www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.

The Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992 require us to provide security for the monies that you pay for the package holidays booked from this brochure or our website and for your repatriation in the event of our insolvency. We provide this security by way of an ATOL (ATOL number 7579) administered by the Civil Aviation Authority for packages which include a flight and a bond held by ABTA

In accordance with EU Directive (EC) No 2111/2005, we are required to bring your attention the existence of a “Community List” which contains details of air carriers that are subject to an operating ban within the EU Community. The Community List is available for inspection at http://ec.europa.eu/transport/ air-ban/list_en.htm. We are also required to advise you of the carrier(s) or, if the carrier(s) is not known, the likely carrier(s) that will operate your flight(s) at the time of booking. Where we are only able to inform you of the likely carrier(s) at the time of booking, we will inform you of the identity of the actual carrier(s) as soon as we become aware of this. Any change to the operating carrier(s) after your booking has been confirmed will be notified to you as soon as possible. We are not always in a position at the time of booking to confirm flight timings which will be used in connection with your flight. Where flight timings are given at the time of booking or detailed on your confirmation letter/invoice these are for guidance only and are subject to alteration and confirmation. It is your responsibility to ensure you have a valid, acceptable passport any required visas and other documentation for both the final destination and any applicable calling points en route. To find out whether you need a visa, please contact The Foreign and Commonwealth Travel Advice Unit. Visit: www.gov.uk/foreigntravel-advice. Any change in the identity of the carrier(s), flight timings, and/or aircraft type (if given) will not entitle you to cancel or change to other arrangements without paying our normal charges except where specified in these conditions.

Regardless of any information given in good faith, operational changes may be made by an airline at any point and we cannot be responsible for these. If the carrier(s) with whom you have a confirmed reservation becomes subject to an operating ban as above as a result of which we/the carrier(s) are unable to offer you a suitable alternative the provisions of clause 8 (Changes and Cancellations by Us) will apply. Prices quoted in our brochures and on our website are based on special airfares offered to us by the airlines. These represent a reduction on the normal IATA fares which entitle passengers to privileges and flexibility that our clients do not normally require as part of the holiday. Tickets at our special fare are valid only on the airline and dates shown and do not automatically entitle passengers to switch to another carrier in case of a flight cancellation, delay or technical problems with the aircraft or the reservation. Many airlines charge additional fees for various services such as checked baggage, meals and drinks, seat assignments, and other amenities. Please note that such additional fees are not included in the fares quoted and included in your total price unless advised otherwise.

17. DENIED BOARDING REGULATIONS If you or any member of your party misses your flight or other transport arrangement, it is cancelled or you are subject to a delay of over 3 hours for any reason, you must contact us and the airline or other transport supplier concerned immediately.

If your flight is cancelled or delayed, your flight ticket is downgraded or boarding is denied by your airline, depending on the circumstances, the airline may be required to pay you compensation, refund the cost of your flight and/or provide you with accommodation and/ or refreshments under EC Regulation No 261/2004 - the Denied Boarding Regulations 2004. Where applicable, you must pursue the airline for the compensation or other payment due to you. All sums you receive or are entitled to receive from the airline concerned by virtue of these Regulations represent the full amount of your entitlement to compensation or any other payment arising from such cancellation, delay, downgrading or denied boarding. This includes any disappointment, distress, inconvenience or effect on any other arrangements. The fact a delay may entitle you to cancel your flight does not automatically entitle you to cancel any other arrangements even where those arrangements have been made in conjunction with your flight. We have no liability to make any payment to you in relation to the Denied Boarding Regulations as your entitlement to any compensation or other payment (as dealt with above) is covered by the airline’s obligations under the Denied Boarding Regulations. If, for any reason, we make any payment to you or a third party which the airline is responsible for in accordance with the Denied Boarding Regulations, you must, when requested, assign to us the rights you have or had to claim the payment in question from the airline. If the airline does not comply with these rules you should complain to the Civil Aviation Authority at www.caa.co.uk/ passengers. Please note, your rights under clause 8 (“Changes and Cancellations by Us”) and clause 10 (“Our Liability to You”) of these booking conditions are not affected by the above Denied Boarding Regulations except that we are entitled to argue that the amount you receive or are entitled to receive from the airline is sufficient to meet any compensation obligation we may have to you as your tour operator as a result of any such cancellation, delay, downgrading or denied boarding.

18. RAIL RESERVATIONS 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. Prices quoted are based on special fares negotiated with our rail partners. Should you wish to travel on any Eurostar or other rail service, other than those included as part of your holiday, a rail variation charge of £25 per person per service plus any additional cost will apply. Any change involving sleeper services will be quoted on an individual basis. In some instances, additional nonrefunable 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.

(ABTA number Y6401) for packages that do not include a flight (www.abta.com).

When you buy an ATOL protected flight or flight inclusive holiday from us, you will receive an ATOL Certificate*. This lists what is financially protected, where you can get information on what this means for you and who to contact if things go wrong.

We, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL Certificate, will provide you with the services listed on the ATOL Certificate (or a suitable alternative). In some cases, where neither we nor the supplier are able to do so for reasons of insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder may provide you with the services you have bought or a suitable alternative (at no extra cost to you). You agree to accept that in those circumstances the alternative ATOL holder will perform those obligations and you agree to pay any money outstanding to be paid by you under your contract to that alternative ATOL holder. However, you also agree that in some cases it will not be possible to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which case you will be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL scheme (or your credit card issuer where applicable). If we, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL certificate, are unable to provide the services listed (or a suitable alternative, through an alternative ATOL holder or otherwise) for reasons of insolvency, the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust may make a payment to (or confer a benefit on) you under the ATOL scheme. You agree that in return for such a payment or benefit, you assign absolutely to those Trustees any claims which you have or may have arising out of or relating to the non-provision of the services, including any claim against us, the travel agent or your credit card issuer where applicable. You also agree that any such claims may be re-assigned to another body, if that other body has paid sums you have claimed under the ATOL scheme. *The flights and flight inclusive holidays we arrange are ATOL protected providing they are made available in the UK. For further information visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk.

If your holiday does not include flights, ABTA will financially protect your holiday by ensuring you receive a refund or, if your arrangements include return travel to the UK (other than flights), you are returned to the UK in the event that your holiday cannot be provided as a result of our insolvency. Please go to www.abta.com for a copy of the guide to ABTA’s scheme of financial protection.

If you book arrangements other than an ATOL protected flight or package holiday from us, your monies will not be financially protected. Please ask us for further details.

20. DATA PROTECTION Railbookers UK Trading Ltd is a data controller for the purposes of the Data Protection Act 1998. Please be assured that we have measures in place to protect the personal information you give us. This information will be passed on to the relevant suppliers of your travel arrangements. It may also be provided, either by us or by the suppliers of your travel arrangements, to third parties and public authorities such as banks and credit card companies, customs or immigration if required by them, or as required by law. Certain information may also be passed on to security or credit checking companies or insurance providers. The above applies to any sensitive information that you give to us such as details of any disabilities, medical conditions, or dietary/religious requirements but we will obviously only pass these on where necessary to do so to provide the service you have requested.

If we cannot pass on this information as set out above, we may be unable to provide your booking or other services you have requested (for example, travel insurance). In making your booking, you consent to this information being passed on to the relevant persons who may be outside the EU/ European Economic Area. If you travel outside the EU/European Economic Area, controls on data protection may not be as strong as the legal requirements in the UK. We would like to use your details for marketing purposes (e.g. sending you our brochures) and to pass them on to other companies within our group who may also contact you for marketing purposes. If you do not wish to receive any further information from us or other companies in our group please let us know this at the time you give us your details or, if you do not do so then, at any time subsequently. You are generally entitled to ask us (by letter or e-mail) what details of yours are being held or processed, for what purpose and to whom they may be or have been disclosed. We will charge a fee to respond to such a request. We promise to respond to your request within 40 days of receiving your written request and fee. In certain limited circumstances we may be entitled to refuse your request. To improve our service, calls may be recorded for training and quality purposes.

21. NAMES All names, titles and initials of those travelling must be correctly given at the time of booking. Name changes cannot be made at a later date without extra charges being incurred.

If you are purchasing or arranging a holiday on behalf of someone else you must ensure you have each passenger name as per their passport. If you provide us with incorrect passenger names, name changes will not be permitted and you will have to purchase a new ticket subject to availability.

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