Railbookers Brochure 2018

TAILOR MADE HOLIDAYS | SIGHTSEEING | FLIGHTS

INDEPENDENT RAIL HOLIDAYS

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WORLDWIDE EDITION JANUARY - DECEMBER 2018

RAIL NETWORK ACROSS EUROPE

Mallaig

Jacob

Fort William Glencoe

Glasgow BELFAST

Local Intercity Galway

DUBLIN

UNI KING

Killarney

Stratford-upon

Bristol Bath

Santiago de Compostela

La Coruña

Pontevedra Vigo

Local Intercity

Porto

SPAIN

Coimbra

Lusitania Trenhotel MADRID

LISBON

PORTUGAL

Seville

Córdoba Granada Local Intercity

AVE

Flam Myrdal

Bergen

The Flåm Railway

NORWAY

Inverness

bite

SWEDEN

OSLO

X2000

STOCKHOLM

Aberdeen

EDINBURGH

Gothenburg

w

Local Intercity

DENMARK Leeds COPENHAGEN

Manchester

ITED GDOM

Local Intercity

Eurocity

n-Avon

Gdansk

Hamburg

Oxford

AMSTERDAM LONDON Ebbsfleet Ashford

Bruges Ypres Eurostar

NETHERLANDS Netherlands

Local Intercity Ghent

Poznan Antwerp BRUSSELS

Lille

ICE Thalys

Berlin-Warsaw Express

GERMANY

Cologne

BELGIUM

Dresden Eurocity

Wroclaw

PRAGUE

Nuremberg TGV Lyria Eurostar

CZECH REPUBLIC

TGV

Strasbourg

Krakow

TGV Lyria

FRANCE

Basel Golden Pass Lucerne Interlaken Lausanne Geneva Lyon

SWITZ.

Montreux Zermatt

Glacier Express

Brig

Munich

Zurich

St. Moritz

Lake Maggiore

Salzburg VIENNA

Chur

Tirano

Eurocity

Lake Garda

ZAGREB

CROATIA

Venice

Turin Nimes Montpellier

Avignon Arles

TGV Marseille

Local Intercity Aix-en-Provence Sestri Levante Cinque Terre Cannes Nice TGV

Railjet

AUSTRIA

Innsbruck Bernina Express

Lake Como

Eurocity Milan

TGV

Local Intercity Lucca

Florence

Pisa

Split

Siena Barcelona

POLAND

LUXEMBOURG

Reims

PARIS

TGV

BERLIN

ICE

La Frecce Dubrovnik ROME

ITALY Naples Sorrento

Circumvesuviana

Local Intercity Palermo Taormina Catania Siracusa

BUDAPEST

HUNGARY

WARSAW

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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RAIL EXPERTS

FLEXIBILITY

INSIDER ACCESS

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

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

•O ur 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.

•W e 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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•W e 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.

PER COUPLE

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ABTA No.Y6401

Book with confidence. Railbookers is a member of ABTA Y6401 and ATOL 7579. Which means you have the benefit of ABTA’s assistance and Code of Conduct, as well as financial protection for your holiday. All packages inclusive of flights will be financially protected by the ATOL scheme.’

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CONTENTS

Everything you need to know about our rail holidays 4 Our Rail Partners 5 Eurostar 6

Copenhagen

Bernina Express

Italy via the Alps Venice via the Alps Venice and Florence via the Alps Verona and the Bernina Express Venice and Lake Como via the Alps Venice and Lake Garda via the Alps Venice, Florence and Rome Florence and Rome

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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Florence via the Alps Rome via the Alps Lake Maggiore via the Alps Lake Como via the Alps Rome and Sorrento Amalfi Coast

17-21 22 23 24 25 26 27

Paris and Beyond Paris and Barcelona Aix-en-Provence and Avignon Aix-en-Provence and Nice Marseille and Avignon Avignon and Nice

28-31 28 29 30 30 31

Brussels and Beyond Ghent and Brussels Brussels and Bruges Brussels and Amsterdam

32-35 32 33 34

Scenic Journeys 36-41 36 Classic Bernina Express Classic Glacier and Bernina Express 37 38 Switzerland’s Lakes and Mountains Brenner Pass: Munich, Innsbruck and Venice 39 Arlberg Pass: Zurich, Innsbruck and Vienna 40 Arlberg Pass: Zurich, Salzburg and Vienna 41

Amalfi Coast

HASSLE FREE BOOKING PROCESS

AWARD WINNING RAIL TOUR OPERATOR

• 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!

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

• 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.

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

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

• Railbookers is a Feefo Gold Trusted Merchant with a 99% feedback rating for our customer service.

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Germany and Beyond Prague, Vienna and Budapest Berlin, Dresden and Prague Berlin and Prague Ultimate Berlin, Prague, Vienna and Budapest Hamburg and Stockholm Scandinavian Grand Tour Berlin and Warsaw Polish Explorer Barcelona and Madrid Madrid and Andalucia Barcelona, Seville and Madrid La Coruna to Lisbon Porto, Coimbra and Lisbon Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik

44-50 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57

USA and Canada 58-77 American Heritage 59 New York and Boston 60 New York and Washington DC 61 Music Cities of America 62 Jazz Blues Rock N Roll 63 Coast to the Canyon 64 Grand Canyon Discovery with Los Angeles 65 Great Majestic Lanscapes 66-67 Coast to Coast Across the USA 68-69 Ultimate Canada Coast to Coast 70-71 Canadian Rockies Express with Rocky 72 Mountaineer from Vancouver Canadian Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer 73 Ultimate Canada by Rail with the Rockies 74-75 Canadian Rockies Discovery Eastbound 76-77

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OUR RAIL HOLIDAYS

HOW DO I MAKE A BOOKING?

WHAT IS IT LIKE ON A SLEEPER TRAIN?

Please visit your local Travel Agent Call us on 020 3327 3586 Or visit www.railbookers.co.uk

The sleeper trains in our packages are comfortable, fun and adventurous ways of travelling long distances. Most sleeper trains offer private cabins for one, two or sometimes three passengers. Some routes also offer the opportunity to upgrade to deluxe compartments with private en-suite facilities.

We’re always advocates of taking the scenic route!

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

AM I ABLE TO TRAVEL ON MY CHOICE OF DATES?

HOW MUCH LUGGAGE CAN I BRING?

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

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

CAN I 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.

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

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

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO TRAVEL? Whenever works for you! Whether you’re looking for the best weather, the best scenery or the best value, just talk to 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?

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.

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

EUROSTAR

AMTRAK

THALYS

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

Amtrak is the USA’s national rail operator.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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EUROSTAR From the snowy peaks of Switzerland to the sandy bay of Naples, the hundred spires of Prague and the breathtaking fjords of Norway; every rail journey from the UK to the continent begins with the Eurostar.

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Speeding directly from London St Pancras, Ebbsfleet and Ashford International stations to Europe, the Eurostar has been linking city centres with city centres since 1994. From Brussels to Paris and far beyond, there’s no better way to adventure than by rail – and this is the way to start!

JOURNEYS

BUSINESS PREMIER

Wizz through the English countryside through Kent to Dover, passing the white cliffs as you speed under the English Channel. Traditionally connecting London with the French cities Paris and Lille and the Belgian capital of Brussels, the Eurostar’s direct journey offerings now include Lyon, Avignon, Marseille and skiing resorts in the heart of the Swiss Alps. In essence, Eurostar plugs the UK into Europe, making city breaks by rail a smooth, relaxing dream.

To really make sure your experience is as luxurious as possible, go the whole way and upgrade to Business Premier. You’ll enjoy delicious meals designed by celebrity chef Raymond Blanc, as well as a 10-minute check in, lounge access at St. Pancras and enhanced flexibility with your tickets.

ON BOARD From start to finish, your journey on Eurostar is bound to be comfortable. Relax in your assigned seat, enjoy a coffee from the bar car and watch the world go by en route to your destination.

New Eurostar E320 trains were introduced in 2015, modernising the fleet even further.

If you get peckish on board, stock up on snacks and treats from the Café Métropole, where you can purchase anything from a cup of tea to a tasty meal. Of course, feel free to pack your own picnic to enjoy on board.

STANDARD PREMIER Upgrading aboard the Eurostar is the perfect experience for a special holiday, or just a simple way to treat yourself. You’ll be spoilt with a more spacious seat, extra legroom, a light meal and drinks served at your seat and complimentary magazines – a great way to set the tone for a city break or holiday experience with Railbookers.

CHECK IN Enjoyment and relaxation aboard the rails start immediately on your holiday with us. With Eurostar there’s no lengthy check in, just allow a minimum of 45 minutes for passport controls and a quick scan of your baggage. Board the train and you’re ready to go...

LUGGAGE Forget weighing your luggage and measuring out your shampoo into miniature bottles.

Eurostar’s luggage allowances are famously generous, and there’s no need to check any bags! Each and every adult aboard the train can take two suitcases and one piece of hand luggage, with no weight limits at all. There are no liquid restrictions either, so feel free to pack the pinot noir you’ve picked up in Paris!

You can store your bags in the luggage racks above your seats and at the end of the carriages.

It couldn’t be simpler.

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ITALY VIA THE ALPS Nothing compares to the magic of arriving in Italy through the stunning Swiss Alps!

Forgo the flights and make the journey a highlight of your holiday by taking to the tracks from London to Italy.

GERMANY AUSTRIA SWITZERLAND GENEVA STRESA/LAKE MAGGIORE LAKE COMO FRANCE

MILAN TURIN

SLOVENIA

LAKE GARDA

VENICE VERONA BOLOGNA

GENOA SESTRI LEVANTE LUCCA PISA

FLORENCE SIENA

ITALY

ROME

BARI

NAPLES SORRENTO

PALERMO

TAORMINA SIRACUSA

Make the journey part of your holiday! The train journey from London to Italy is as relaxing, comfortable and easy as it is scenic! Fly and you’ll miss the wonderfully changing, mountainous landscapes that adorn the edges of the tracks.

Begin your Italian adventure by travelling through the Channel Tunnel from London St. Pancras and weaving through the rolling countryside of Northern France as you make your way to Paris.

Then, watch the magnificent peaks of the Alps rise from the gentle landscapes as you approach the Swiss border. You’ll meander along the famed French Haut-Bugey line and marvel at dramatic views of the Ain gorge from the impressive Cize-Bolozon viaduct, before spending a night in lakeside Geneva.

The next day, traverse the spectacular Simplon Pass, one of the world’s most famous scenic rail routes. The unfolding Alpine panoramas are a feast for the eyes, whether a Narnia-esque wonderland in the winter or a verdant, sun-drenched paradise when the weather gets warmer. Glide along the banks of Lake Geneva as you follow the line from Lausanne to Montreux, then watch dramatic scenery unfold as lush meadows and the snowcapped mountain range stretch out to the horizon.

Gaze out at the towering summits, ancient castles, leafy, luxuriant vineyards and quaint chocolate-box villages that embroider the railway tracks. See the beauty of rural Switzerland establish a distinct Italian flair as the train snakes south – and be sure to look out for glimpses of shimmering Lake

Maggiore as you roll through Stresa. Cameras at the ready!

Once you’ve hopped across the Swiss-Italian border, let the tracks serve as a gateway to an Italian city that inspires you. The patchwork rail network can guide you almost anywhere – from vibrant cities to picturesque little villages. Why not relax by one of the gentle, azure lakes in the north of the country, explore tangible history and ancient landmarks in the ‘Eternal City’ of Rome or unearth Renaissance masterpieces and Tuscan cuisine in Florence? Intrigued by the winding canals of Venice, the hilltop villas of Lake Como, Verona’s romance or the serenity of the Bay of Naples? All are easily discoverable by rail! Live la dolce vita and arrive relaxed when you take a holiday by train.

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VENICE VIA THE ALPS

London ➡ Paris ➡ Geneva ➡ Milan ➡ Venice ➡ UK

LONDON Your journey begins in London

PARIS

FRANCE

GENEVA

1

SWITZ.

Travel through the stunning Swiss Alps along the Simplon Pass

MILAN

3 VENICE

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

KEY

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Nights stay Flight home

Rialto Bridge in Venice

DAY 1 - LONDON TO GENEVA

DAY 2 - GENEVA TO VENICE

DAY 3 - VENICE

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

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

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

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

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5 DAYS FROM

£659 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •E urostar to Paris and onward rail travel •4 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast •F light from Venice to UK

DATES AND PRICES: January 2018 February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 November 2018 December 2018

£659 £659 £659 £849 £849 £849 £769 £769 £849 £849 £709 £709

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

Single occupancy supplements apply. Some hotels will require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 78.

Venice

DAY 4 - VENICE

DAY 5 - DEPART VENICE

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

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.

Why Not...

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

Swiss Alps

Venice

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Geneva - Edelweiss Venice - Ai Mori D’Oriente Geneva

Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

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8 DAYS FROM

Venice

£859 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •E urostar to Paris and onward rail travel •7 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast •F light from Pisa to UK

DATES AND PRICES:

VENICE AND FLORENCE VIA THE ALPS London ➡ Paris ➡ Geneva ➡ Milan ➡ Venice ➡ Florence ➡ Pisa ➡ UK

LONDON

Your journey begins in London

GENEVA 1

SWITZ.

DAYS 6 & 7 - FLORENCE

Travel through the stunning Swiss Alps along the Simplon Pass

MILAN

Discover the reasons behind Florence’s reputation as the “Capital of Art.” Visit the most famous museum in Florence, the Uffizi, which houses works by Botticelli, Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo. Then enjoy a delicious gelato and admire the charming views along the River Arno and cross the city’s oldest bridge, the 14th century Ponte Vecchio, filled with small shops and scenic river views.

3 VENICE

ITALY

KEY

1

Nights stay Flight home

DAY 1 - LONDON TO GENEVA Your adventure begins the moment you board the Eurostar to Paris. Change onto a highspeed train and whiz through France towards Switzerland. On arrival in Geneva, make your way to your hotel for an overnight stay.

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

PISA

3 FLORENCE

DAY 8 - DEPART FLORENCE

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

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

Palace, with its origins dating back to the 14th century. Alternately, why not take a waterbus to the Lido and relax in the sunshine on the sandy beaches before indulging in a classic Venetian meal.

DAY 5 - VENICE TO FLORENCE After breakfast, travel on the Eurostar Italia, passing by quaint villages and flowering fields before arriving in Florence.

Venice

DAYS 3 & 4 - 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 1,000 years! Soak up the vibrant atmosphere in St. Mark’s Square, while marvelling at the beautiful mosaics that adorn the Basilica. Maybe visit the Doge’s

£859 £859 £859 £1,159 £1,159 £1,119 £1,009 £1,009 £1,159 £1,049 £879 £879

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

Single occupancy supplements apply. Some hotels will require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 78.

PARIS

FRANCE

January 2018 February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 November 2018 December 2018

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Geneva - Edelweiss Venice - Ai Mori D’Oriente Florence - Boticelli Florence

Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

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Bernina Express

6 DAYS FROM

£779 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •E urostar to Paris and onward rail travel •5 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast •S eat reservations on the Bernina Express between Chur and Tirano •F light from Venice to UK

DATES AND PRICES:

VENICE AND THE BERNINA EXPRESS

London ➡ Paris ➡ Zurich ➡ Bernina Express ➡ Milan ➡ Venice ➡ UK

LONDON

Your journey begins in London

January 2018 February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 November 2018 December 2018

£779 £789 £789 £969 £979 £969 £879 £879 £979 £989 £809 £809

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

Single occupancy supplements apply. Some hotels will require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 78.

PARIS DAY 4 - VENICE FRANCE

ZURICH 1 CHUR SWITZ TIRANO MILAN 1 ITALY

KEY

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Bernina Express excursion from Chur to Tirano

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

Nights stay Flight home

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. After a change of trains, you’ll be on your way to Switzerland. Arrive in Zurich this evening and check in at your hotel for an overnight stay.

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 and explore the Doge’s Palace.

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 2 - THE BERNINA EXPRESS TO ITALY

DAY 6 - DEPART VENICE

Today you’ll take one of the world’s most scenic journeys - the Bernina Express! Travel through the Alps on a scenic journey from Zurich to Chur, where you will pick up the panoramic train. The tracks of the Bernina Express have now been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the journey will meander through snow-dusted mountain ranges, across striking stone viaducts and along the banks of some of Switzerland’s sparkling lakes. At Tirano, connect onto the Trenord train and roll past Lake Como en route to Milan. Check in at your hotel for an overnight stay.

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

Venice

DAY 3 - VENICE After breakfast, make the pleasant journey from Milan to Venice by rail, enjoying views of the Italian countryside as you go. On arrival, check in at your hotel for a three-night stay.

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Zurich - Du Theatre Zurich Milan - Starhotels Anderson Milan Venice - Ai Mori D’Oriente

Zurich

Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

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8 DAYS FROM

Alps

£959 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •E urostar to Paris and onward rail travel •7 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast •F light from Milan to UK

DATES AND PRICES:

VENICE AND LAKE COMO VIA THE ALPS

London ➡ Paris ➡ Geneva ➡ Milan ➡ Venice ➡ Milan ➡ Como ➡ Milan ➡ UK

LONDON Your journey begins in London

£959 £959 £959 £1,069 £1,259 £1,269 £989 £989 £1,069 £1,069 £969 £969

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

Single occupancy supplements apply. Some hotels will require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 78.

It combines beautiful historic architecture with breathtaking natural beauty. The Centro Storico (Old Town) is a maze of picturesque little streets, squares and pavement cafés. Wander around the shops and boutiques or visit one of the many cultural monuments the city has to offer.

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DAY 1 - LONDON TO GENEVA Follow the tracks to Paris and from there, connect on a high-speed train to Geneva, enjoying the passing views of the surrounding lakes and mountains out of your window. On arrival in Geneva, check in at your hotel for an overnight stay.

DAY 2 - GENEVA TO VENICE Depart Geneva this morning and board the train for one of the most scenic routes in all of Europe, from Switzerland into Italy. Pass the sparkling shores of Lake Leman and traverse Swiss Vineyards before heading through the Alps and the Italian Dolomites via the Simplon Pass. Arrive in Venice and check in at your hotel for a three-night stay.

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Enjoy breakfast in the hotel before checking out and returning to Milan by train. In Milan, make your way to the airport for your flight home.

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to the iconic Campanile and Doge’s Palace leading into St Mark’s Square and the Basilica di San Marco, there’s a picture postcard view in every direction.

DAY 5 - VENICE TO COMO Following breakfast, take the train to Milan and transfer onto a service bound for Como. On arrival in Como, check in at your hotel for your three-night stay.

DAYS 6 & 7 - COMO Lake Como’s idyllic location, ringed by mountains, has made it a popular destination for the rich and famous since Roman times.

Why Not...

Travel back to the UK by train, spending a night in Milan or Turin en route.

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

DAYS 3 & 4 - VENICE Possibly more than any other city in the world, Venice’s reputation precedes it. But, if you’ve not been before you are in for a treat, because this destination more than lives up to expectations.

From the azure blue of the lagoon and canals

Venice

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Lake Garda

8 DAYS FROM

£1,369 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •E urostar to Paris and onward rail travel •7 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast •F light from Verona to UK

DATES AND PRICES:

VENICE AND LAKE GARDA VIA THE ALPS London ➡ Paris ➡ Geneva ➡ Milan ➡ Venice ➡ Lake Garda ➡ Verona ➡ UK LONDON Your journey begins in London

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£1,459 £1,459 £1,459 £1,649 £1,459 £1,659 £1,399 £1,379 £1,459 £1,639 £1,469 £1,369

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

Single occupancy supplements apply. Some hotels will require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 78.

PARIS

views of the picturesque villages nestled into the shoreline.

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DAY 8 - DEPART SIRMIONE After breakfast, check out of the hotel, pick up a transfer to the station and take a train from Desenzano del Garda to Verona. On arrival in Verona, make your way to the airport for your flight home.

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Flight home

DAY 1 - LONDON TO GENEVA Follow the tracks to Geneva via Paris, enjoying the passing views of the surrounding lakes and mountains out your window. On arrival in Geneva, check in at your hotel for an overnight stay.

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

DAYS 3 & 4 - VENICE Spend the next two days exploring the sights of Venice. Perhaps enjoy a Gondola ride along the Grand Canal or peruse the shops in the Cannaregio district. No visit to Venice would be complete without admiring the architectural wonders of St Mark’s Square or savouring an ice-cold gelato as you meander along the canals and bridges of the city.

DAY 5 - VENICE TO SIRMIONE After breakfast, check out of the hotel and board a Eurostar Italia service to Desenzano del Garda. Pick up a transfer through to Sirmione and, on arrival, make your way to your hotel for a three-night stay.

DAYS 6 & 7 - SIRMIONE

Riva Del Garda

Take in the views of Lake Garda against the backdrop of the Alps in the distance and maybe relax on one of the town’s beaches. Perhaps take a boat trip out on the lake and admire the

Lake Garda

Why Not...

Extend your holiday by adding a few nights in Verona to explore the riverside city of Shakespearean romance.

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VENICE, FLORENCE AND ROME

London ➡ Paris ➡ Geneva ➡ Milan ➡ Venice ➡ Florence ➡ Rome ➡ UK before discovering attractions such as the Campanile and the Clock Tower.

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DAY 4 - VENICE TO FLORENCE

Your journey begins in London

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Enjoy breakfast in the hotel and then return to Santa Lucia station for your train to Florence.

On arrival in Florence, make your way to your hotel and check in for a two-night stay. Once you get your bearings, start exploring this beautiful and historic city. After dinner at one of the many fine restaurants in the area, enjoy a Florentine gelato, considered by many to be the best in the world.

DAY 5 - FLORENCE After breakfast, spend another day discovering Florence. The Uffizi Gallery is immensely popular so avoid the queues by pre-booking your ticket and admire the works of Botticelli, Caravaggio, Raphael and Michelangelo. Take a stroll across the Ponte Vecchio, admire the spectacular Duomo Cathedral and be sure to enjoy some fine Italian cuisine before you leave the “Renaissance city”.

DAY 6 - FLORENCE TO ROME Travel from Florence to Rome by train and upon arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-

DAY 1 - LONDON TO GENEVA Your adventure begins in London’s St Pancras station, where you’ll board the Eurostar to Paris. Change onto a high-speed train and whiz through France towards Switzerland, all the while admiring the beautiful lake and mountain scenes out of your window. On arrival in Geneva, make your way to your hotel for an overnight stay.

DAY 2 - GENEVA TO VENICE After breakfast, depart Geneva and travel to Venice on one of the most scenic routes in Europe, the Simplon Pass. Relax whilst the train

follows the shores of Lake Leman and across Swiss vineyards, with stunning views of the Alps in the background. Travel further south after crossing the border into Italy before arriving in Venice. On arrival, check in at your hotel and enjoy a three-night stay.

DAY 3 - VENICE Enjoy a tasty breakfast at the hotel ahead of a fun day sightseeing in this magical city.

Art lovers should venture to the Gallerie dell’Accademia, home to one of the finest art collections in Europe. Watch the world go by with a coffee in the iconic St Mark’s Square

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8 DAYS FROM

£919 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •E urostar to Paris and onward rail travel •7 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast •F light from Rome to UK

DATES AND PRICES: January 2018 February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 November 2018 December 2018

£919 £919 £939 £1,189 £1,189 £1,189 £1,189 £1,029 £1,189 £1,119 £929 £929

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

Single occupancy supplements apply. Some hotels will require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 78.

Rome

night stay. Marvel at the ancient walls of the Colosseum, take in the dazzling views from the rooftop terrace of the Capitoline Museums and be sure to visit the famous Spanish steps before heading to the Piazza di Spagna for a spot of shopping.

DAY 7 - ROME Spend a full day exploring Rome at leisure today. Discover the wonders of the ‘Eternal

City’ at your own pace, perhaps taking a trip to Vatican City to explore the museums and marvel at the ornate ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.

Explore the heritage of ancient Rome with a visit to the Roman Forum.

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

Venice

Why Not...

Ask us about organising a gondola ride in Venice, skip-the-line gallery entrance in Florence or a walking tour of Rome’s ancient ruins.

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6 DAYS FROM

Colosseum, Rome

£699 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •E urostar to Paris and onward rail travel •5 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast •F light from Rome to UK

DATES AND PRICES:

FLORENCE AND ROME

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

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£699 £699 £769 £809 £969 £949 £839 £739 £879 £879 £809 £809

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Single occupancy supplements apply. Some hotels will require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 78.

Your journey begins in London

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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.

Flight home

DAY 1 - LONDON TO GENEVA 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.

DAY 2 - GENEVA TO FLORENCE 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 After breakfast in the hotel, take a train from Santa Maria Novella station and journey south, past charming rural 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.

DAY 5 - ROME

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

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VENICE SIMPLONORIENT-EXPRESS Unparalleled service, inimitable opulence, gastronomic cuisine, jaw-dropping scenery and a luxurious night in cosy comfort; the ‘golden age of rail travel’ lives on aboard the Wagons-Lits carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Piano Bar

Sleeper Cabin

Of all the luxury journeys in the world, none evokes a picture of pure elegance, timeless sophistication and unparalleled romance quite like the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Truly harking back to the ‘golden age of rail travel’, everything from the vintage cabins, exquisite gastronomy and convivial entertainment to the deluxe sleeping cars and inimitable service ensure that you are in for the journey of a lifetime. This is one train ride that is truly unforgettable.

THE JOURNEY From London to Venice, your luxury journey begins at the exclusive lounge at London Victoria. Board the British Pullman, where your steward will show you to your reserved seat.

Roll through the verdant countryside of Kent as you are served a sumptuous brunch, complete with an expertly mixed Bellini cocktail.

Transfer to a luxury coach to pass through the Channel Tunnel before making your way onto the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Masterful French chefs will prepare a four-course dinner, served at your choice of sitting in one of the opulent restaurant cars. When you return to your cabin, you’ll find it transformed into a cosy bedroom.

As you wake in the morning, the spectacular scenery of the Swiss Alps will roll past your window, with snow dusted peaks and lush meadows embroidering the sides of the tracks.

Enjoy breakfast in your cabin at a time that suits

you, before spending the morning enjoying life on board. Relax in your cabin or head to the bar car to mingle with other like-minded guests.

A three course lunch will be served in one of the splendid restaurant cars, and attractive scenery will continue to enchant you throughout the afternoon. After a delectable afternoon tea served in your cabin later in the day, the train glides across the Venetian Lagoon and pulls into Venice’s Santa Lucia station.

The journey also runs in reverse from Venice to London, and departures are possible in both directions from Paris – perfect for stopping off to enjoy a luxury stay in the romantic capital of Europe!

THE TRAIN There are no imitations when it comes to the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express itself. The same carriages that chugged through the golden age of travel in the 1920s and 30s have been renovated for use today. From the lavish dining cars to the supreme comfort of the sleeping cabins, every inch of the train has been designed to the very highest specifications.

When it comes to dining, choose from three beautifully restored restaurant cars. Delight in the classical figures and blue glass of the Côte d’Azur car, the exquisite marquetry of the Etoile Du Nord car or the black lacquer panels and ornate details of the L’Oriental car.

Come the evenings, delight in the light, expertly played music in the piano bar or conjure up the

romance of the 1920s in the Champagne bar.

Life on board is truly a glamorous occasion from start to finish.

SLEEPING CARS Ensure a superb night’s sleep in a cosy, comfortable sleeping car reminiscent of a five star hotel. Cabins have been lovingly restored and are impeccably furnished, with oak panelling, comfortable beds, crisp damask sheets and fine blankets to ensure you get a cosy night’s sleep relaxing in the lap of luxury.

During the day your cabin beds will be transformed into plush banquette seating, the perfect spot for sitting back and watching the beautiful scenery drift by your window.

DINING ON BOARD Cuisine on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is world-famous, and nothing short of fine dining. You will be served several sensational feasts during your time on board, with menus masterfully created by Chef Christian Bodiguel, and artfully whipped up by his expert team.

The chefs on board the train only use the freshest local produce, acquired at stops along the route of your journey. Everything from lobster to lamb and vegetables are locally sourced and of the highest quality.

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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

6 DAYS FROM

£2,899 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •F light from UK to Florence •O nward rail travel •4 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast •T ransfer from hotel to station in Venice •O vernight full board accommodation aboard the Venice Simplon-OrientExpress in a double cabin.

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

Your journey begins with flights from the UK to Florence

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Outbound flight

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN FLORENCE

DAY 3 - FLORENCE TO VENICE

Fly to Florence, on arrival, check in at your hotel and enjoy a two-night stay.

Enjoy breakfast in the hotel before you take the train from Florence to Venice. On arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

DAY 2 - 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.

DAY 4 - VENICE

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£2,899 £3,069 £3,379 £3,379 £3,349 £3,269 £3,379 £3,349

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

Single occupancy supplements apply. Some hotels will require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 78.

DAY 6 - ARRIVE IN LONDON The train arrives in Paris after a continental breakfast, and a delicious brunch is served in the restaurant cars as you travel on towards the French coast for the Channel crossing. On arrival in Folkestone, join the cream and umber carriages of the British Pullman, for the journey to London. A traditional English afternoon tea accompanied by a glass of sparkling wine is served to you at your table as you watch the gentle scenery of Kent pass by. Suddenly, you are drawing into London Victoria station.

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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.

DAY 5 - VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS TO LONDON

Florence

Make your way to Venice Santa Lucia station and board the Wagons-Lits carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Your steward will show you to your private compartment before you enjoy a three-course lunch as you gaze at the beautiful passing scenery of the Italian Dolomites and the Austrian and Swiss Alps.

Afternoon tea is served in your compartment.

A four-course dinner is served in the evening in one of the opulent restaurant cars.

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Venice

5 DAYS FROM

£2,829 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •O vernight full board accommodation aboard the Venice Simplon-OrientExpress in a double cabin.

•3 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast •F light from Venice to UK

DATES AND PRICES:

VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENTEXPRESS TO VENICE London ➡ Paris ➡ Venice ➡ UK

LONDON

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

Single occupancy supplements apply. Some hotels will require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 78.

Your Venice SimplonOrient-Express journey begins in London

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.

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

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Flight home

DAY 1 - BRITISH PULLMAN & VENICE SIMPLON-OREINT-EXPRESS As you board the British Pullman at London Victoria station, your steward will show you to your seat. Sit back and enjoy lunch as you travel throughout the Kentish countryside.

After crossing the Channel, board the blue and gold carriages of the Continental Wagons-Lits.

Throughout your journey on the Venice SimplonOrient-Express you will be attended by your own

personal steward. After you have settled into your private compartment, you will be served a four-course dinner.

DAY 2 - ARRIVE IN VENICE Breakfast is served on the Venice-SimplonOrient-Express in the comfort of your compartment as you travel through the Swiss Alps. 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. Finally prepare to disembark as the train crosses the Venetian Lagoon and pulls into Venice Santa Lucia station, where a shared taxi transfer service will take you to your hotel.

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Why Not...

Upgrade to a cabin suite for optimum luxury and comfort aboard the train.

DAYS 3 & 4 - VENICE

Venice

Spend two days soaking up the atmosphere of Venice. The best way to explore this beautiful canal bound city is on foot. Wander through narrow cobbled streets, walk across ornate bridges over canals and stop for a leisurely

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6 DAYS FROM

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

£2,989 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Eurostar travel from London to Paris and onward rail travel •4 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast •O vernight full board accommodation aboard the Venice Simplon-OrientExpress in a double cabin.

VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENTEXPRESS FROM VERONA London ➡ Geneva ➡ Milan ➡ Verona ➡ Paris ➡ London

LONDON Your journey begins in London Travel overnight on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express through stunning Alpine scenery from Verona to London via Paris

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DATES AND PRICES: March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018

£2,989 £2,999 £3,309 £3,309 £3,369 £3,369 £3,309 £3,269

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

Single occupancy supplements apply. Some hotels will require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 78.

DAY 6 - ARRIVE IN LONDON Breakfast is served in your compartment before the train pulls into the Gare de l’Est in Paris.

A delicious brunch is served in the restaurant cars as you travel on towards the French coast for the Channel crossing. In Folkestone, join the cream and umber carriages of the British Pullman for the journey to London. A traditional English afternoon tea accompanied by a glass of sparkling wine is served as you watch the gentle scenery of Kent pass by on route to London.

Nights stay

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION DAY 1 - LONDON TO GENEVA

DAYS 3 & 4 - VERONA

Geneva - Edelweiss

Journey to Geneva via Paris and check in to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Set out to explore relaxed, romantic Verona.

The city is famous as the place where William Shakespeare set his famous Romeo and Juliet, and many tourists enjoy visiting Juliet’s House, the location of the famous love scene from the play. Also, explore The Arena amphitheatre, the world’s third-largest amphitheatre to survive from antiquity.

Verona - Italia Hotel Verona

DAY 2 - GENEVA TO VERONA Enjoy breakfast in the hotel and then head to the station for your train through the famous Simplon Pass. 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 Verona.

Geneva

Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

DAY 5 - VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS FROM VERONA After breakfast, board the splendid WagonsLits carriages of the Venice Simplon-OrientExpress at Verona Porta Nuova train station.

Your steward will show you to your private compartment, before you enjoy a three-course lunch as you gaze at the beautiful passing scenery of the Italian Dolomites, the Austrian Tyrol and the Swiss Alps. Afternoon tea is served in your compartment and later, it’s time to dress for dinner before heading to one of the beautifully appointed restaurant cars for a delicious four-course meal.

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Roman Ruins, Rome

6 DAYS FROM

£2,989 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •O vernight full board accommodation aboard the Venice Simplon-OrientExpress in a double cabin.

•S tandard class train travel between Venice and Rome •F light from Rome to UK •T ransfer from the station to your hotel in Venice •4 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast

VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENTEXPRESS TO VENICE AND ROME London ➡ Paris ➡ Venice ➡ Rome ➡ UK LONDON Your Venice SimplonOrient-Express journey begins in London

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DATES AND PRICES: March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018

£2,989 £3,129 £3,439 £3,419 £3,369 £3,329 £3,439 £3,419

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

Single occupancy supplements apply. Some hotels will require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 78.

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-OREINT-EXPRESS

DAY 2 - VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS THROUGH THE SWISS ALPS TO VENICE

Board the gleaming carriages of the British Pullman train at London Victoria station. Sit back and relax as you travel through the pretty Kent countryside. After crossing the channel to Calais, board the blue and gold carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. After you have settled into your comfortable private compartment, it will soon be time to dress for dinner. Make your way to one of the magnificent restaurant cars, where you will be served a delicious four-course dinner.

Awake to the magnificent scenery of the Swiss Alps as a delicious continental breakfast is served and relax as the scenery rolls. At lunchtime, enjoy a leisurely three course meal served in another of the beautiful restaurant cars. Later, your steward will bring a sumptuous afternoon tea. Prepare to disembark in the early evening as the train crosses the Venetian Lagoon and arrives at Santa Lucia station, where a shared taxi transfer service will take you to your hotel.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel and then head out for some sightseeing. Marvel at the impressive Roman Forum and take in the pleasant views from the top of Palatine Hill.

For a spot of retail therapy, head to the Via del Corso, offering all kinds of designer and high street brands.

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

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Venice - Ai Mori D’Oriente Rome - Morgana Hotel Rome Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

DAY 3 - VENICE After breakfast this morning, wander along the winding canals of this beautiful, historic city.

DAY 4 - VENICE TO ROME

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

After breakfast, sit back and relax on your scenic journey to Rome. Pass quaint Italian villages and rolling fields before arriving at Rome Termini. On arrival in Rome, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

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5 DAYS FROM

Florence

£689 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •E urostar to Paris and onward rail travel •4 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast •F light from Pisa to UK

DATES AND PRICES:

FLORENCE VIA THE ALPS

London ➡ Paris ➡ Geneva ➡ Milan ➡ Florence ➡ Pisa ➡ UK

LONDON

January 2018 February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 November 2018 December 2018

£689 £689 £689 £759 £799 £799 £729 £729 £799 £759 £689 £689

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

Single occupancy supplements apply. Some hotels will require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 78.

Your journey begins in London

PARIS

SWITZ. GENEVA

FRANCE

1

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MILAN ITALY

KEY

1

PISA

Nights stay Flight home

3 FLORENCE

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

DAY 1 - LONDON TO GENEVA Follow the tracks to Paris and connect on a high-speed train to Geneva, enjoying the passing views of the surrounding lakes and mountains out your window. On arrival in Geneva, check in at your hotel for an overnight stay.

DAY 2 - GENEVA TO FLORENCE Enjoy breakfast in the hotel and then head to the station for your train through the famous Simplon Pass. 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. On arrival, check in at your hotel and enjoy a three-night stay.

Once settled in, why not head to the popular Uffizi Gallery and see the Renaissance works of great artists such as Botticelli, Raphael and Michelangelo.

DAY 4 - FLORENCE After breakfast, head out and shop for quality Italian goods at the San Lorenzo Street Market, where you will find leather products, belts, jackets and bags on offer. In the evening, enjoy a fine meal and a glass of wine in Santa Croce, or in one of the other charming neighbourhoods the city is known for.

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

DAY 3 - 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

Why Not...

Geneva

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.

Extend your holiday by taking the train around Tuscany, perhaps visiting the historic cities of Siena and Lucca, easily accessible by rail.

Alps

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Colosseum, Rome

5 DAYS FROM

£699 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •E urostar to Paris and onward rail travel •4 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast •F light from Rome to UK

DATES AND PRICES: January 2018 February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 November 2018 December 2018

ROME VIA THE ALPS

London ➡ Paris ➡ Geneva ➡ Milan ➡ Rome ➡ UK

LONDON Your journey begins in London

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

Single occupancy supplements apply. Some hotels will require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 78.

PARIS

SWITZ. GENEVA

FRANCE

1

Travel through the stunning Swiss Alps along the Simplon Pass

MILAN ITALY Spend 3 nights in Rome before flying back to the UK

KEY

1

Nights stay Flight home

3 ROME

DAY 1 - LONDON TO GENEVA

DAY 2 - GENEVA TO ROME

Your adventure begins as you board the Eurostar to Paris. Change onto a high-speed train and whiz through France towards Switzerland. On arrival in French-speaking Geneva, make your way to your hotel for an overnight stay. Spend the evening enjoying a tasty meal at a local lakeside restaurant.

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 th e 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 three-night stay and set off to start exploring. Perhaps enjoy an ice-cold gelato on the Spanish steps and simply watch Roman life go by.

DAY 4 - ROME Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and then head for another day of sightseeing at leisure.

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

DAY 3 - ROME Head out to explore after breakfast, don’t miss the architectural masterpiece, The Pantheon, one of Rome’s best preserved buildings. Walk in the footsteps of the Romans at the Forum or follow Audrey Hepburn and dare to put your hand into the Bocca della Verità to prove that you are trustworthy!

Geneva

£709 £709 £719 £799 £839 £809 £739 £739 £809 £819 £699 £699

Vatican, Rome

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5 DAYS FROM

Lake Maggiore

£989 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •E urostar to Paris and onward rail travel •4 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast •F light from Milan to UK

DATES AND PRICES:

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

LONDON

£1,029 £1,029 £1,029 £1,039 £989 £989 £989 £989 £989 £989 £989 £989

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

Single occupancy supplements apply. Some hotels will require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 78.

Your journey begins in London

Monte Mottarone for stunning views of the Alps and glimpses of the other lakes in the region.

PARIS

DAY 4 - STRESA

Travel through the stunning Swiss Alps along the Simplon Pass

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

SWITZ.

FRANCE

3 STRESA

KEY

ITALY

MILAN

Nights stay Flight home

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

GENEVA 1 1

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Stresa to Milan by bus

DAY 1 - LONDON TO GENEVA

DAY 2 - GENEVA TO STRESA

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.

After breakfast, take the train from Geneva to Stresa, travelling through 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.

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and make your way to Milan airport for your flight home.

DAY 3 - STRESA

Geneva

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 little lakeside town with many markets, churches and botanical gardens to explore. Take the cable car up to

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 •F light from Milan to UK

DATES AND PRICES:

LAKE COMO VIA THE ALPS

London ➡ Paris ➡ Geneva ➡ Milan ➡ Lake Como ➡ Milan ➡ UK

LONDON Your journey begins in London

£709 £709 £709 £819 £829 £829 £829 £819 £819 £809 £699 £699

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

Single occupancy supplements apply. Some hotels will require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 78.

DAY 4 - COMO

PARIS

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?

Travel through the stunning Swiss Alps along the Simplon Pass

FRANCE

SWITZ.

GENEVA 1 KEY

1

January 2018 February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 November 2018 December 2018

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

3 COMO

Nights stay Flight home

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.

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

DAY 3 - COMO Spend two full days enjoying the scenery of Lake Como. The town of Como is one that combines beautiful historic architecture with stunning natural beauty. The Centro Storico, old town, is a maze of picturesque little streets, squares and pavement cafés. Wander around the shops and boutiques or visit one of the many cultural monuments the city has to offer.

Geneva

Lake Como

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6 DAYS FROM

Spanish Steps, Rome

£599 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •F light from UK to Rome and Naples to UK •O nward rail travel •5 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast

DATES AND PRICES: January 2018 February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 November 2018 December 2018

ROME AND SORRENTO UK ➡ Rome ➡ Naples ➡ Sorrento ➡ Naples ➡ UK

£599 £599 £609 £779 £839 £809 £759 £759 £809 £729 £659 £659

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

Single occupancy supplements apply. Some hotels will require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 78.

ITALY

DAYS 4 & 5 - SORRENTO Your journey begins with flights from the UK to Rome

ROME 2 NAPLES

3 SORRENTO

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

KEY

1

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

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

Nights stay Return flights

DAY 6 - DEPART SORRENTO 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.

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.

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.

Sorrento

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Rome - Morgana Hotel Rome Sorrento - Hilton Sorrento Palace Trevi Fountain, Rome

Sorrento

Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

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Amalfi Coast

7 DAYS FROM

£859 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •E urostar to Paris and onward rail travel •6 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast •F light from Naples to UK

DATES AND PRICES:

AMALFI COAST VIA THE ALPS

London ➡ Paris ➡ Geneva ➡ Milan ➡ Florence ➡ Naples ➡ Sorrento ➡ Naples ➡ UK LONDON Your journey begins in London

January 2018 February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 November 2018 December 2018

£1,229 £1,229 £1,229 £1,359 £1,399 £1,399 £1,369 £1,369 £1,399 £1,359 £1,249 £859

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

Single occupancy supplements apply. Some hotels will require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 78.

PARIS

DAYS 4 TO 6 - SORRENTO SWITZ.

FRANCE 1

GENEVA

MILAN Travel through the stunning Swiss Alps along the Simplon Pass

ITALY

FLORENCE

1

KEY

1

Nights stay Flight home

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

NAPLES 4 SORRENTO

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 1 - LONDON TO GENEVA

DAY 2 - GENEVA TO FLORENCE

DAY 7 - DEPART SORRENTO

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.

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and make your way to Naples airport for your flight home.

DAY 3 - FLORENCE TO 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 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.

Sorrento

Florence

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Geneva - Edelweiss Florence - Hotel Botticelli Florence Sorrento - Hilton Sorrento Palace Hotels are subject to availability.

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PARIS AND BEYOND Discover the French ‘joie de vivre’ on a journey of discovery by rail.

Louvre

Paris

The landscapes and locales of France are just a stone’s throw away across the English Channel. One of our customer’s favourite destinations; wherever you are headed, the characteristic exquisite cuisine, rolling green vineyards, elegant castles, sparkling coastline and fine wines synonymous with the country are never more than moments from the sides of the tracks.

Catch the Eurostar from central London to central Paris in just over two hours and discover the world of illustrious landmarks, artistic masterpieces, world-renowned romance and Seine-side strolling that make the City of Lights so unique. Wherever your journey through France might end up taking you, a stopover for a night of Parisian elegance never goes amiss.

From the top of the iconic Eiffel Tower to the sandy shores of the Côte d’Azur, the sheer diversity of France’s beauty is to be admired in itself. Truly, there is no better way to get to know the country’s famed beauty than watching the landscapes roll past your window as you meander through by train.

From the capital, France’s patchwork of highspeed railway tracks open opportunities in far flung corners and glamorous hotspots all over the country. A journey aboard a splendid TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse or Train of High Speed) will whiz you to any of hundreds of the country’s most gorgeous, historic and tempting locations.

For added convenience, Eurostar run direct services that could see you exploring Provence’s lavender fields, Lyon’s gastronomic delights, Aix-enProvence’s historic fountains or Avignon’s distinctive stone bridges in next to no time. Just board in London St Pancras International, relax and enjoy the direct journey!

Let us know which French treasures inspire you, or head even further afield! Why not catch the train past chateaus, flamingos, the Mediterranean Sea and the towering Pyrenees to Barcelona by direct, high-speed train? It’s a badly kept secret, but train travel through France truly is comfortable, highspeed, scenic and convenient - the perfect way to explore eminent landmarks and hidden gems alike!

5 DAYS FROM

Barcelona

£599 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •E urostar to Paris and onward rail travel •F light from Barcelona to UK • 4 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast

DATES AND PRICES:

PARIS AND BARCELONA London ➡ Paris ➡ Barcelona ➡ UK

Your journey begins in London

LONDON KEY

1

Nights stay Flight home

2 PARIS

FRANCE

SPAIN

BARCELONA 2

Spend 2 nights in Barcelona before flying back to the UK

DAY 1 - LONDON TO PARIS Eurostar service to Paris for a two-night stay.

DAY 2 - PARIS Admire the views from the top of the Eiffel Tower. Then why not take a cruise along the Seine with commentary on the historic sights?

DAY 3 - PARIS TO BARCELONA

January - February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May - June 2018 July - August 2018 September - October 2018 November - December 2018

£599 £619 £689 £679 £659 £859 £869

Prices shown are per person. See page 78.

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

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before catching the train to Barcelona for a two night stay.

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

DAY 4 - BARCELONA

Paris - Grand Hotel Dore Paris

Explore the medieval buildings of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and discover the city’s most famous landmark - Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia.

Barcelona - NH Barri Gotic Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

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Aix-En-Provence

5 DAYS FROM

£489 £499 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •E R urostar eturn Eurostar from London to Aix-en-Provence to to Paris andand onward rail travel •E 4 urostar nights’ hotel from Avignon stay withtobreakfast London •4 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast

DATES AND PRICES:

AIX-EN-PROVENCE AND AVIGNON

London ➡ Paris ➡ Aix-en-Provence ➡ Avignon ➡ Paris ➡ London LONDON Your journey begins and ends in London

January 2018 2017 February 2018 2017 March 2018 2017 April 2018 2017 May 2018 2017 June 2018 2017 July 2018 2017 August 2018 2017 September 2018 2017 October 2018 2017 November 2018 2017 December 2018 2017

£499 £519 £529 £499 £509 £499 £579 £549 £599 £569 £599 £559 £609 £579 £609 £579 £599 £569 £539 £529 £509 £489 £509

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

Single occupancy supplements apply. Some hotels will require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 78.

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of the Popes built in the 14th century. Explore the nearby Petit Palais and Palais du Roure museums as well as the city’s thriving café culture. Take your time to wander through the ancient streets and courtyards, brimming with private mansions, before relaxing with a glass of local wine in one of the fantastic restaurants Avignon has to offer.

PARIS

FRANCE

DAY 5 - AVIGNON TO LONDON After breakfast today, head back to Avignon station and catch Eurostar back to London.

Spend 2 nights in Avignon before returning to London via Paris KEY

1

2

AVIGNON

Nights stay

AIX-EN-PROVENCE

2

DAY 1 - LONDON TO AIX-EN-PROVENCE

DAY 3 - AIX-EN-PROVENCE TO AVIGNON

Travel by Eurostar to Paris and transfer to a high speed TGV through glorious French countryside and quaint villages to Aix-en-Provence. On arrival, check in for a two-night stay.

Travel on a TGV train from Aix-en-Provence to Avignon. Pass olive and lemon groves on your way and enjoy a taste of the Côtes du Rhône before arriving in Avignon TGV station. Upon arrival, check in for a two-night stay.

DAY 2 - AIX-EN-PROVENCE

DAY 4 - AVIGNON

Explore the city of Aix-en-Provence at your own leisure. Take time to visit the sights of this ancient Celtic city dating back to the 3rd century AD. Stroll down the tree-lined avenue of Cours Mirabeau, taking time for a coffee at a local café or a visit to one of the many bookshops lining the streets. Alternatively, visit the Old Town or the Mazarin District packed with shops, markets, museums, architectural masterpieces and fountains - for which the city is famous.

Remember to stop at one of the numerous markets in the city for fresh flowers and tasty local produce.

Explore the fascinating and atmospheric city of Avignon. Visit the impressive three-acre Palace Avignon

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7 DAYS FROM

Nice

£489 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •R eturn Eurostar and onward rail travel •6 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast

DATES AND PRICES:

AIX-EN-PROVENCE AND NICE

London ➡ Paris ➡ Aix-en-Provence ➡ Nice ➡ Paris ➡ London

DAY 1 - LONDON TO AIX-EN-PROVENCE

LONDON

Your journey begins and ends in London

PARIS FRANCE

Spend 2 nights in Nice before returning to London via Paris

AIX-EN-PROVENCE 2 KEY

1

2 NICE

Nights stay

Speed from London to Paris before travelling through glorious French countryside to Aix-enProvence. Check in for a three-night stay.

January - March 2018 April - May 2018 June - August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 November - December 2018

£599 £589 £599 £589 £579 £489

Prices shown are per person. See page 78.

DAYS 2 & 3 - AIX-EN-PROVENCE

DAY 7 - NICE TO LONDON

Spend two days in the heart of Provence discovering the “city of art and lights”.

After breakfast return to London via Paris.

DAY 4 - AIX-EN-PROVENCE TO NICE After breakfast, travel along the sparkling Côte d’Azur to Nice by train for a three-night stay.

DAYS 5 & 6 - NICE

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Aix-en-Provence - Aquabella Hotel Aix-en Provence Nice - Ellington Hotel

Nice offers beautiful beaches, luxurious seaside dining and plenty of sightseeing.

Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

6 DAYS FROM

Marseille

£489 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Return Eurostar and onward rail travel •5 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast

DATES AND PRICES:

MARSEILLE AND AVIGNON London ➡ Paris ➡ Marseille ➡ Avignon ➡ London

DAY 1 - LONDON TO MARSEILLE

LONDON

Your journey begins and ends in London

PARIS

Take the train from London via Paris and arrive in Marseille for three-night stay.

January 2018 February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May - June 2018 July - August 2018 September 2018

£499 £489 £499 £539 £569 £659 £889

Prices shown are per person. See page 78.

DAYS 2 & 3 - MARSEILLE

DAY 6 - AVIGNON TO LONDON

Be sure to enjoy the Vieux Port before exploring the city.

Enjoy the train journey back to London.

DAY 4 - MARSEILLE TO AVIGNON FRANCE Spend 2 nights in Avignon before returning to London via Paris KEY

1

AVIGNON

2

Nights stay

3 MARSEILLE

Take a direct train to Avignon for a two-night stay.

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

DAY 5 - AVIGNON

Marseille - Escale Oceania Marseille Vieux Port

Spend a full day in Avignon wandering the pretty streets and exploring the city’s squares. Visit the Place de l’Horloge and wander through smaller squares in the surrounding area.

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Avignon

5 DAYS FROM

£489 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •R eturn Eurostar and onward rail travel •4 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast

DATES AND PRICES:

AVIGNON AND NICE

London ➡ Paris ➡ Avignon ➡ Nice ➡ Paris ➡ London LONDON

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

Single occupancy supplements apply. Some hotels will require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 78.

Your journey begins and ends in London

DAY 4 - NICE

PARIS

FRANCE

KEY

1

£489 £489 £489 £609 £649 £659 £689 £689 £609 £609 £549 £549

January 2018 February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 November 2018 December 2018

Nights stay Flight home

Spend 2 nights in Nice before returning to London via Paris

AVIGNON 2

2

NICE

DAY 1 - LONDON TO AVIGNON

DAY 2 - AVIGNON

Speed under the English Channel to Paris before transferring on to the high-speed TGV to Avignon. Travel through the Auvergne region with its volcanic landscapes, winding rivers and rolling valleys before arriving in Avignon. Check in for a two-night stay.

Explore Avignon’s most famous and historic building - the impressive Palace of the Popes, built in the 14th century. Take a walk through the Petit Palais and nearby Palais du Roure museums as well as exploring the city’s thriving café culture. Discover the charm of the city’s ancient streets and the courtyards of its private mansions before relaxing with a glass of local wine in one of the fantastic restaurants.

Spend another day at your own leisure exploring the charming town of “Nice la belle”. Blessed with a sunny, temperate climate, Nice offers beautiful beaches, luxurious seaside dining and plenty of opportunities for shopping. Not to be missed is the flower and food market in the centre of the Old Town. For some culture, visit the Chagall and Matisse galleries to experience the colourful works of two famous French artists.

DAY 5 - NICE TO LONDON Travel from Nice to Paris or Lille on the TGV passing by scenic French countryside before stopping for lunch or transferring straight onto your Eurostar back to London.

DAY 3 - AVIGNON TO NICE

Avignon

Board the TGV train and travel south through the landscapes of Provence before continuing along the Mediterranean coast to Nice’s glamorous villas and golden beaches. Check in at the hotel for a two night stay. Spend the evening enjoying traditional cuisine in one of the charming restaurants in Nice. The boulevards are lined with cosy eateries serving fantastic dishes featuring fresh fish, cheeses and of course, local wine.

Place Massena, Nice

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BRUSSELS AND BEYOND A holiday to Belgium will treat you to much more than chocolate and beer!

Ghent

Brussels

Catching the Eurostar to Brussels signals the beginning of an adventure! Whether you’re bound for a weekend of gallery hopping in the Belgian capital or planning to travel on much further, get ready to jump aboard the train and make yourself comfortable. Speed under the English Channel to the centre of Brussels in under two hours from London. It’s simple and easy.

Brussels is the famous bi-lingual capital of Europe, but it is so much more than that. The city’s picturesque streets effortlessly display ornamental and quirky architecture, and a vibrant buzz draws eager visitors to its central, medieval Grand Place like a magnet. The scent of sugar-dusted waffles wafts from cafés and people greedily tuck in to moules-frites, the

region’s traditional dish. Nowhere else in the world can one truly discover Tin Tin, Magritte and the Manneken Pis – Brussels is their home city! Of course, you’ll also find beers from all over Belgium and a fair share of chic chocolatiers to indulge in; the city, as well as the country, is famous for them.

Brussels is the railway gateway to Belgium!

When you board the comfortable carriages of the train, you can choose to end up in any number of wonderful cities, many just a short hop away. In no time at all, you could be sailing the dreamy canals of medieval Bruges, where cobbled, lamp-lit streets and gabled almshouses delight visitors with their fairytale charm. Even closer is vibrant Ghent, one of Europe’s best kept secrets! A historically

fascinating university city, here Flemish tradition (the highlight of which is the imposing 12th century castle) mingles with contemporary cool and thriving local culture. Discover Belgium’s cities for yourself without missing the rolling countryside in between destinations.

Brussels will be your first port of call on journeys all over the continent. From here, you can connect to the fascinating history and scenic vistas of Germany, the laid back charm of Scandinavia or the mountain passes of Austria. Amsterdam’s twisting canals and Cologne’s imposing Rhineside Cathedral can be reached directly by highspeed train, but don’t forget to immerse yourself in Belgium’s unique magic before you head on your way.

5 DAYS FROM

Ghent

£359 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •R eturn Eurostar to Brussels and onward rail travel •4 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast

DATES AND PRICES:

GHENT AND BRUSSELS London ➡ Brussels ➡ Ghent ➡ Brussels ➡ London

DAY 1 - LONDON TO GHENT LONDON

Travel by Eurostar from London to Brussels and connect onto a local train bound for Ghent.

Your journey begins and ends in London

DAY 2 - GHENT 2 GHENT 2 BRUSSELS Spend 2 nights in Brussels before returning to London

KEY

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After breakfast, head to the Kouter area for some shopping! The bars and cafés around the Vrijdaagmarkt are great for people watching.

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£359 £399 £429 £409 £429 £409 £399

Prices shown are per person. See page 78.

DAY 5 - BRUSSELS TO LONDON After breakfast take the Eurostar to London.

DAY 3 - GHENT TO BRUSSELS Take the short train journey from Ghent back to Brussels for a two-night stay.

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

DAY 4 - BRUSSELS

Ghent - NH Ghent Belfort

Brussels is known for its beer and chocolate but there is much more to do in this medieval city.

Be sure to enjoy a stroll around the Grand Place.

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Bruges

5 DAYS FROM

£379 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •R eturn Eurostar to Brussels and onward rail travel •4 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast

DATES AND PRICES:

BRUGES AND BRUSSELS London ➡ Brussels ➡ Bruges ➡ Brussels ➡ London

£379 £379 £379 £439 £449 £439 £429 £439 £449 £449 £419 £409

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Your journey begins and ends in London

LONDON BRUGES

2

Spend 2 nights in Brussels before returning to London

2 BRUSSELS

BELGIUM

Enjoy a final breakfast in the hotel and then spend some time exploring more of Brussels before you return to the station for your Eurostar service back to London.

KEY Nights stay

DAY 1 - LONDON TO BRUGES Travel by Eurostar from London to Brussels, where you transfer onto the local train to Bruges. On arrival, check in at the Martins Bruges for a two-night stay.

DAY 4 - BRUSSELS Enjoy breakfast this morning and then perhaps head out to do some shopping along the world’s first shopping arcade, the Galeries Saint Hubert or Maybe discover the history of Belgian royalty at the Palais du Roi. DAY 5 - BRUSSELS TO LONDON

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Spend two days exploring the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage listed centre of Bruges, either on foot through the medieval cobbled streets, or by boat along the pretty canals.

DAY 2 - BRUGES Explore the glorious Markt Square that lies in the heart of the city and perhaps enjoy a tasty Moules-Frites at one of the restaurants that surrounds the square. Maybe pay a visit to the impressive Church of Our Lady, home to the tombs of Charles the Bold and Mary of Burgundy, and 16th century Flemish paintings.

DAY 3 - BRUGES TO BRUSSELS After breakfast, take the train from Bruges to Brussels (journey time is just under an hour).

On arrival, check in at the Hotel NH Brussels City Centre for a two night stay.

Brussels

Once settled into the hotel, why not spend the afternoon relaxing in one of the cafés in the Grand Sablon, or perhaps visit the monumental Grand Place and its many museums, including the famous Matisse Museum.

Brussels

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5 DAYS FROM

Amsterdam

£449 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •E urostar to Brussels and onward rail travel •4 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast •F light from Amsterdam to UK

DATES AND PRICES:

BRUGES AND AMSTERDAM

London ➡ Brussels ➡ Bruges ➡ Antwerp ➡ Amsterdam ➡ UK

Spend 2 nights in Amsterdam before flying back to the UK Your journey begins in London

£449 £449 £449 £679 £659 £669 £629 £629 £659 £629 £629 £509

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NETHERLANDS

LONDON

DAY 4 - AMSTERDAM

BRUGES

2

Wander along the pretty canals or visit one of many museums - Amsterdam boasts more than seventy-five! Visitor favourites include the famous Van Gogh Museum and the imposing, ornate Rijksmuseum. You might also like to visit the Anne Frank House, a fascinating insight into life in the city during World War II. You will notice quickly that bikes are the preferred mode of transport. There are dedicated bike paths throughout the city and bikes are available to hire.

ANTWERP BRUSSELS BELGIUM

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Nights stay Flight home

DAY 5 - DEPART AMSTERDAM DAY 1 - LONDON TO BRUGES Travel by Eurostar from London to Brussels, where you’ll transfer onto the local train to Bruges. On arrival, check in at your hotel for a three-night stay.

DAY 2 - BRUGES Spend the day exploring Bruges’ fairy tale charm. For a glorious view over the roofs of the city, climb up the 82 metre Belfort Tower, rising from the Markt Square. This is highly recommended despite the 366 steps! For a more relaxing activity, be sure to take a cruise

down the city’s winding canals so you can view the medieval architecture and gothic streets of the city from a different perspective. Or take a romantic horse and carriage ride along the city’s cobbled streets, wandering from square to square admiring the grand buildings.

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

DAY 3 - BRUGES TO AMSTERDAM Spend the morning in Bruges before taking the train to Antwerp and then changing onto a service to Amsterdam. Upon arrival in the Dutch capital, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

Bruges

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Brussels

5 DAYS FROM

£389 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •R eturn Eurostar to Brussels and onward rail travel •4 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast •F light from Amsterdam to UK

DATES AND PRICES: January 2018 February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 November 2018 December 2018

BRUSSELS AND AMSTERDAM London ➡ Brussels ➡ Amsterdam ➡ UK

Spend 2 nights in Amsterdam before flying back to the UK Your journey begins in London

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2 AMSTERDAM

NETHERLANDS

LONDON

DAY 4 - AMSTERDAM

Nights stay

After breakfast, head out to continue sightseeing. Don’t miss the Rijksmuseum, best known for its collection of 17th century Dutch masters including works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Frans Hals, or simply relax at the biggest park in Amsterdam, Vondelpark.

Amsterdam has over ten thousand shops so treat yourself to some shopping as well, with everything from diamonds to high-street and designer stores on offer.

Flight home

DAY 5 - DEPART AMSTERDAM

2 BRUSSELS

BELGIUM FRANCE KEY

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£389 £389 £389 £589 £589 £589 £549 £549 £589 £589 £589 £459

DAY 1 - LONDON TO BRUSSELS Your holiday begins on the Eurostar to London, transporting you beneath the English Channel and across to France. Speed through the French countryside and cross the border to Belgium and across to Brussels. Upon arrival, make your way to your hotel and check in for a two-night stay.

as “Bollenstreek”. As one of the most popular and unique sights in the Netherlands, each year the entire region bursts into vivid colours as millions of flowers blossom, making it a worthwhile excursion to leave behind the bustling city centre.

Enjoy a final breakfast in your hotel and then make your way to the airport for your flight home.

DAY 2 - BRUSSELS After breakfast in the hotel this morning, set off to explore the city further. Admire the works of artists such as Magritte, Picasso, Bruegel and Rubens, at the Classical Art Museum and the Museum of Modern Art. The museums are linked by an underground passage making it easy to visit both attractions at the same time.

Brussels

DAY 3 - BRUSSELS TO AMSTERDAM

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Enjoy breakfast and then make your way to the train station for the journey to Amsterdam.

On arrival, check in at your hotel for a twonight stay. No trip to Amsterdam is complete without a visit to the Flower Strip also known

Brussels - NH Brussels Centre Amsterdam - NH Museum Quarter Amsterdam Amsterdam

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5 DAYS FROM

Bernina Express

£769 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •E urostar to Paris and onward rail travel •4 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast •3 day Swiss Pass •R eturn seat reservations on the Bernina Express between Chur and Tirano •F light from Zurich to UK

DATES AND PRICES:

CLASSIC BERNINA EXPRESS

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

LONDON

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£899 £899 £889 £769 £779 £779 £779 £779 £779 £779 £789 £789

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

Single occupancy supplements apply. Some hotels will require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 78.

Your journey begins in London

DAY 4 - CHUR TO ZURICH PARIS

STRASBOURG 1

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

FRANCE

BASEL SWITZ. KEY

1

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.

Nights stay Flight home

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 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.

1 ZURICH

CHUR 2

Bernina Express excursion from Chur to Tirano and return

DAY 5 - DEPART ZURICH

TIRANO

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

ITALY

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.

Why Not...

Make a stop en route in Interlaken and travel to Europe’s highest train station, the Jungfraujoch.

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Chur - ABC Hotel Chur

DAY 3 - BERNINA EXPRESS Depart Chur on the Bernina Express to Tirano via St Moritz. The train crosses the Alps and offers breathtaking views from it’s panoramic

Zurich

Zurich - Du Theatre Zurich Chur

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Glacier Express

5 DAYS FROM

£1,019 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •R eturn Eurostar to Paris and onward rail travel •4 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast •T hree-day Swiss Pass in standard class •S eat reservations on the Glacier Express • Jungfraujoch and Bernina Express trips

DATES AND PRICES:

CLASSIC GLACIER AND BERNINA EXPRESS

London ➡ Paris ➡ Basel ➡ Interlaken ➡ Jungfraujoch ➡ Brig ➡ Glacier Express ➡ Chur ➡ Bernina Express ➡ Chur ➡ Basel ➡ Paris ➡ London LONDON Your journey begins in London

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

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DAY 5 - CHUR TO LONDON

PARIS

FRANCE

BASEL SWITZ. INTERLAKEN 2 BRIG Glacier Express route from Brig to Chur

KEY

1

£1,019 £1,019 £1,019 £1,019 £1,089 £1,089 £1,129 £1,129 £1,129 £1,129 £1,019

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Nights stay

ITALY

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

2 CHUR

TIRANO Bernina Express excursion from Chur to Tirano and return

DAY 1 - LONDON TO INTERLAKEN

DAY 3 - GLACIER EXPRESS TO CHUR

Take the Eurostar to Paris and transfer onto a TGV Lyria train to Basel. Speed through the French Champagne region passing quaint French villages and picturesque countryside before arriving into Basel. On arrival, change onto a direct service travelling to Interlaken.

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

DAY 2 - INTERLAKEN Take a trip up the famous Jungfrau Mountain and travel to one of the highest train stations in Europe. Glide through tunnels made of solid Alpine rock, before arriving at the Jungfraujoch.

Interlaken

After breakfast this morning travel by train from Chur to Basel and on to Paris, before transferring onto the Eurostar back to London.

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

DAY 4 - BERNINA EXPRESS Depart from Chur on the Bernina Express to Tirano. The train crosses the Alps and offers breathtaking views from the panoramic carriages. Be sure not to miss the impressive Landwasser Viaduct. The train climbs up the 2,253 metre high Bernina Pass and the entire trip is narrated. 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.

Sphinx Observatory, Jungfraujoch

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6 DAYS FROM

Golden Pass

£1,289 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Flight from UK to Geneva and Zurich to UK •O nward rail travel •5 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast •4 Day Swiss Pass Standard Class •S eat reservations on the Golden Pass, Glacier Express and Bernina Express

DATES AND PRICES:

SWITZERLAND’S LAKES AND MOUNTAINS

UK ➡ Geneva ➡ Lausanne ➡ Montreux ➡ Golden Pass ➡ Interlaken ➡ Jungfraujoch ➡ Interlaken ➡ Brig ➡ Glacier Express ➡ Chur ➡ Bernina Express ➡ Chur ➡ Zurich ➡ UK

ZURICH SWITZERLAND Excursion to Jungfraujoch

Your journey begins with flights from the UK to Geneva and onwards to Montreux

INTERLAKEN 2 LAUSANNE 1

GENEVA MONTREUX

BRIG

JUNGFRAUJOCH

Bernina Express excursion to Tirano

Travel along the Golden Pass Line to Interlaken

through peaceful Alpine meadows, deep valleys and lush forests en route.

DAY 5 - BERNINA EXPRESS

ST. MORITZ Glacier Express route from Brig to Chur

£1,299 £1,299 £1,299 £1,289 £1,369 £1,369 £1,499 £1,499 £1,499 £1,419 £1,339 £1,369

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Single occupancy supplements apply. Some hotels will require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 78.

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

CHUR 2

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TIRANO ITALY KEY

1

Nights stay Return flights

Take the Bernina Express for the final part of the trip to Tirano via St Moritz. Be dazzled at the incredible views of imposing glaciers, sheer rock gorges and far-reaching viaducts through the panoramic carriages of the train. Look out for the magnificent Landwasser Viaduct just before the village of Filisur. A stop will be made in Tirano or Poschiavo for lunch before you catch the train back to Chur.

DAY 6 - DEPART CHUR

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN MONTREUX Fly to Geneva, and then transfer by train from the airport to Montreux, where you’ll check in at the hotel.

DAY 2 - THE GOLDEN PASS LINE - MONTREUX TO INTERLAKEN Make your way to the railway station and join the Golden Pass line. As the journey begins, the route rises above Lake Geneva, offering amazing views of the Swiss Riviera. The train

passes through a mountain tunnel at Jaman, and then continues on to Chateaux d’Oex and Gstaad. The highest point of the journey is at 1,274 metres!

Have breakfast before taking the train back to Zurich airport 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. After a spectacular day sightseeing, return to your hotel.

DAY 4 - GLACIER EXPRESS TO CHUR Depart Interlaken and travel over the incredible Lötschberg Mountain to Brig, where you will meet the Glacier Express.

Chateau de Chillon

Once onboard, follow the tracks through the majestic Swiss Alps on the journey from Brig to Chur. The train gently glides along the rails

Thun Lake

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Munich

6 DAYS FROM

£669 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •E urostar to Brussels and onward rail travel •5 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast •F light from Venice to UK

DATES AND PRICES:

BRENNER PASS : MUNICH, INNSBRUCK AND VENICE

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

GERMANY

LONDON BRUSSELS BELG.

Your journey begins in London

FRANKFURT

INNSBRUCK 1

ITALY

You travel through the stunning Brenner Pass

3 VENICE

Spend 3 nights in Venice before flying back to the UK

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. 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

KEY

1

£669 £669 £669 £849 £929 £929 £849 £849 £929 £849 £679 £699

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MUNICH 1 AUSTRIA FRANCE

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Nights stay

Make your way to the airport for your flight home after a wonderful three-night stay in this fascinating city.

Flight home

DAY 1 - LONDON TO MUNICH

DAY 2 - MUNICH TO INNSBRUCK

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.

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 GarmischPartenkirchen and through stunning mountain scenery to 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.

Venice

Innsbruck

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5 DAYS FROM

Vienna

£769 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •F lights from UK to Zurich and Vienna to UK •O nward rail travel •4 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast

DATES AND PRICES: January 2018 February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 November 2018 December 2018

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

GERMANY 2 VIENNA

AUSTRIA 1

ZURICH SWITZERLAND

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

KEY

1

1 INNSBRUCK

Nights stay Return flights

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN ZURICH

DAY 2 - ARLBERG PASS TO INNSBRUCK

Fly to Zurich; Switzerland’s most cosmopolitan and elegant city, situated on the banks of the River Limmat. Zurich is home to an impressive number of art galleries and museums, among which are the Swiss National Museum and the Kunsthaus. Spend the evening by the lake in the old town district of Niederdorf, famous for its bars, restaurants, lounges and fashion shops.

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 snowcapped mountains, Innsbruck has gained a reputation as an impressive Austrian holiday destination due to its fantastic winter sporting events and famous historical monuments. Visit the Hofkirche Innsbruck or the Goldenes Dachl (Golden Roof), both popular landmarks dedicated to Maximilian I, before indulging in some local cuisine such as Apfelstrudel.

DAY 3 - INNSBRUCK TO VIENNA

Zurich

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

£769 £769 £779 £779 £809 £799 £799 £799 £809 £779 £769 £789

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Single occupancy supplements apply. Some hotels will require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 78.

such as the Anchor Clock, the prestigious Opera House and the Hofburg, Vienna’s Imperial Palace. Spend the evening sampling some Austrian cuisine, such as the Wiener Schnitzel and Sachertorte - a delicious chocolate cake.

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 at your hotel make your way to the airport for your flight home.

Innsbruck

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Salzburg

7 DAYS FROM

£959 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •F light from UK to Zurich and Vienna to UK •O nward rail travel •6 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast

DATES AND PRICES: April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 November 2018 December 2018

ARLBERG PASS: ZURICH, SALZBURG AND VIENNA

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

LONDON Your journey begins with flights from the UK to Zurich

Spend 3 nights in Vienna before flying back to the UK

GERMANY 3 VIENNA

1

ZURICH SWITZERLAND

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

KEY

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2 SALZBURG AUSTRIA

Nights stay

£999 £999 £989 £989 £1,009 £999 £959 £959 £959

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

Single occupancy supplements apply. Some hotels will require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 78.

DAYS 5 & 6 - VIENNA Spend two full days in Austria’s imperial capital city. Visit iconic Viennese 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 a leisurely breakfast at the hotel make your way to the airport for your flight home.

Return flights

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN ZURICH

DAY 3 - SALZBURG

Fly to Zurich this morning, and check in for an overnight stay at your hotel.

After breakfast enjoy exploring Salzburg. This fairy tale city, embracing the banks of the fastflowing 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 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 two-night stay at your hotel.

Arlberg Pass

Vienna

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.

Why Not...

Catch the train home or even take the luxurious Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.

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GERMANY AND BEYOND A treasure chest of landmarks, a melting pot of cultures and an open history.

Cologne

Dresden

Navigating Germany on a holiday by train is a breeze! Germany’s trademark ICE trains are wonderfully comfortable, incredibly fast and famously timely, plus there’s always something exciting or beautiful to see out the window! With an efficient, criss-crossing railway network spanning the entire country and paving the way to adventures further afield, just take to the tracks on your next adventure and speed wherever you’d like to go. We know you’ll love soaking up all of Germany’s famously intriguing landscapes along the way.

Germany itself is one of Railbookers’ customers’ favourite destinations – and it’s not hard to see why. The country is a treasure chest of legendary landmarks, a melting pot of effervescent

cultures and an open history textbook just waiting for you to dive into it! The diverse country is home to Berlin’s vibrant grit and chic green spaces, Bavaria’s traditional beer houses and imposing Alpine peaks, Cologne’s Rhine-side gothic Cathedral and Dresden’s ‘Jewel box’ of reconstructed treasures. The perfect country for stopping along the route of your journey, you’ll also find traditional villages, winding river passes and culture-rich towns embroidering the tracks between the big cities. On a train holiday to Germany there are centuries of history and culture embroidering the sides of the tracks.

Want to experience Germany’s wonders by train? You’ll find gingerbread-scented Christmas markets, dreamy river valleys and monuments of

colossal importance all waiting to be discovered - and are all easily accessible by rail.

Enjoy a holiday exploring the best of the country, or use Germany’s myriad railway hubs as a first step for an inspirational adventure further afield. Board the train and admire the spire-embroidered skyline of imperial Prague, immerse yourself in the grandiose architecture and sophisticated operatic heritage of opulent Vienna or relax in the thermal waters of Budapest’s ancient baths. Or, why not explore the unspoiled landscapes and lively buzz of the vibrant cities and towns in Poland. Germany’s railway tracks are a veritable gateway to the east.

5 DAYS FROM

Berlin

£499 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •E urostar to Brussels and onward rail travel •4 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast •F light from Berlin to UK

COLOGNE AND BERLIN London ➡ Brussels ➡ Cologne ➡ Berlin ➡ UK

DAY 1 - LONDON TO COLOGNE Spend 2 nights in Berlin before flying back to the UK

Your journey begins in London

BERLIN 2

LONDON BELGIUM

BRUSSELS

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COLOGNE GERMANY

FRANCE

KEY

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Nights stay Flight home

Travel to Cologne via Brussels for two nights.

DAY 2 - COLOGNE Cologne is a cosmopolitan city, with a sky line dominated by the twin spires of its famous Gothic Dom Cathedral. You can climb up inside one of the spires for great views of the city.

DATES AND PRICES: January - February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 June - August 2018 September 2018 October - December 2018

£539 £549 £519 £529 £499 £529 £519

Prices shown are per person. See page 78.

DAY 5 - DEPART BERLIN After breakfast fly back home.

DAY 3 - COLOGNE TO BERLIN Continue your journey to Berlin, checking in at the hotel on arrival.

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

DAY 4 - BERLIN

Cologne - NH Collection Koln Mediapark

Visit the Berlin Wall. Symbolising the division between the capitalist West and communist East, sections of the wall can be visited.

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Cologne

4 DAYS FROM

£569 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •E urostar to Brussels and onward rail travel •3 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast •F light from Copenhagen to UK

DATES AND PRICES: January 2018 February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 November 2018 December 2018

COLOGNE AND COPENHAGEN London ➡ Brussels ➡ Cologne ➡ Hamburg ➡ Copenhagen ➡ UK

DENMARK

COPENHAGEN 2

Spend 2 nights in Copenhagen before flying back to the UK

HAMBURG

Your journey begins in London

GERMANY

LONDON

BELGIUM

BRUSSELS

1 COLOGNE KEY

1

FRANCE

Nights stay Flight home

£569 £569 £569 £599 £699 £789 £789 £789 £789 £789 £789 £789

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

Single occupancy supplements apply. Some hotels will require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 78.

DAY 3 - COPENHAGEN After breakfast, spend the day exploring Copenhagen at leisure. There is no better place to begin exploring than Nyhavn, the street once home to Hans Christian Andersen is now a popular hub full of colourful buildings, quaint shops and traditional eateries. Soak up the fairy tale atmosphere at Tivoli Gardens, the world’s largest amusement park, or take a boat trip along the picturesque waterways to catch glimpses of the famous Opera House and, of course, the Little Mermaid statue.

DAY 4 - DEPART COPENHAGEN

DAY 1 - LONDON TO COLOGNE

DAY 2 - COLOGNE TO COPENHAGEN

Begin your adventure in London by boarding the iconic Eurostar train and speeding under the English Channel towards Brussels. After a quick platform change, a modern, comfortable ICE train will speed you all the way to Cologne - your home for the evening - in just two hours.

Rhine-side Cologne plays host to spectacular views, especially from the river banks or from the top of its world-famous Cathedral. Spend an afternoon exploring the Old Town, perhaps tucking into a traditional meal, before spending the night at your hotel.

Enjoy another adventure along the railway tracks today, as you speed through Germany to Hamburg and board one of the world’s last ‘train ferries’ from Puttgarden to Rodby as you enter Denmark.

Continue through wonderful Scandinavian vistas as you approach Copenhagen, the Danish capital city. On arrival, check in at your hotel, just a stone’s throw from the famous Nyhavn, for a two-night stay. Spend the evening exploring Copenhagen, admiring the illuminated reflections in the pretty canals and treating yourself to some traditional Danish cuisine.

Check out of your hotel after breakfast and enjoy your remaining time in Copenhagen before making your way to the airport for your flight home.

Copenhagen

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Copenhagen

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8 DAYS FROM

Vienna

£1,039 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •E urostar to Brussels and onward rail travel •7 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast •F light from Budapest to UK

DATES AND PRICES:

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

Your journey begins in London

GERMANY

BRUSSELS FRANKFURT

PRAGUE 2 CZECH REP. MUNICH 1

FRANCE

VIENNA 2 AUSTRIA

Spend 2 nights in Budapest before flying back to the UK

2 BUDAPEST

HUNGARY

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 twonight stay.

DAY 7 - BUDAPEST

KEY

1

£1,049 £1,049 £1,049 £1,039 £1,039 £1,039 £1,039 £1,039 £1,199 £1,189 £1,179 £1,179

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LONDON BELGIUM

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Nights stay

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.

Flight home

DAY 1 - LONDON TO MUNICH

DAY 3 - PRAGUE

DAY 8 - DEPART BUDAPEST

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.

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

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 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.

Munich

Viewpoint of Budapest from Matthias Church

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Dresden

8 DAYS FROM

£749 per person

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

DATES AND PRICES:

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

Your journey begins in London

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

Single occupancy supplements apply. Some hotels will require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 78.

BERLIN 2 GERMANY

LONDON

DRESDEN 1

BRUSSELS BELG.

COLOGNE

3 PRAGUE

CZECH REP.

Spend 3 nights in Prague before flying back to the UK

FRANCE

£749 £749 £759 £819 £849 £849 £749 £749 £829 £759 £749 £749

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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. The castle contains the impressive crown jewels of the Bohemian Kingdom and was historically home to Holy Roman Emperors and Czech kings, although it now houses the presidential offices of the Czech Republic.

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

KEY

1

Nights stay Flight home

DAY 1 - LONDON TO BERLIN Travel by Eurostar to Brussels and then connect on to the German ICE train to Berlin via Cologne. Once in Berlin, check in at your hotel for a three-night stay.

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

DAYS 2 & 3 - BERLIN There is no better place to start exploring than the Berlin Wall. Symbolising the division

After breakfast, depart Berlin in the morning and take the ICE train to Dresden. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel for an overnight stay.

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 After spending a morning of leisure in Dresden, take the Eurocity Train to Prague. On arrival in Prague, check in at your hotel for a three-night stay. Steeped in history and with a wide variety of attractions, this not-so-hidden gem continues to delight visitors from all over the world.

Berlin

Charles Bridge, Prague

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DAYS 6 & 7 - PRAGUE

Prague - NH Prague City

Prague city centre is divided into four districts: The New Town which encompasses Wenceslas

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7 DAYS FROM

Berlin

£669 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •E urostar to Brussels and onward rail travel •6 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast •F light from Prague to UK

DATES AND PRICES:

BERLIN AND PRAGUE

London ➡ Brussels ➡ Cologne ➡ Berlin ➡ Prague ➡ UK

Your journey begins in London

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

Single occupancy supplements apply. Some hotels will require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 78.

BERLIN 3

LONDON BRUSSELS BELG.

£769 £769 £779 £789 £749 £749 £669 £669 £739 £739 £669 £669

January 2018 February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 November 2018 December 2018

GERMANY

COLOGNE

3 PRAGUE

CZECH REP.

Spend 3 nights in Prague before flying back to the UK

FRANCE

DAY 5 - PRAGUE Spend two days exploring Central Europe’s most popular destination. Take a stroll through the Josefov, Prague’s Jewish quarter, where you will find some of the city’s most colourful and wonderful buildings, such as the bright Jubilee Synagogue and the Gothic-style Old-New Synagogue dating back to the 13th century.

DAY 6 - PRAGUE

KEY

1

Continue your exploration of Prague with a visit to the Gothic Powder Tower, dating back to 1475, and explore the museum which explains the history of the city and the tower itself.

Nights stay Flight home

DAY 1 - LONDON TO BERLIN Travel by Eurostar to Brussels and then connect on to the German ICE train to Berlin via Cologne. On arrival at Berlin Hauptbahnhof, check in at your hotel for a three-night stay.

DAY 2 - BERLIN Spend two full days exploring the fascinating city of Berlin with its innumerable museums,

fabulous architecture, beguiling attractions and vibrant nightlife. You could spend weeks exploring the 153 museums on offer in Berlin. In particular, the Gemäldegalerie holds one of the most renowned collections of European art from the Old Masters and the Pergamon Museum has a huge antiquity collection including some massive original-sized monuments.

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

DAY 3 - BERLIN On your second day in Berlin why not visit the imposing Reichstag, a building with huge historical significance and a favourite among tourists. A climb up to the glass dome is recommended for the wonderful views, photographic exhibition and rooftop restaurant.

Old Town, Prague

DAY 4 - BERLIN TO PRAGUE After breakfast, enjoy another morning in Berlin and then take the train from Berlin to Prague which follows the scenic Elbe river valley. On arrival in Prague, check in for a three-night stay at your hotel.

Prague

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Prague

9 DAYS FROM

£899 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

•E urostar to Brussels and onward rail travel •8 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast •V ienna Pass, including hop-on, hop-off tour, Discover Berlin walking tour, Danube dinner cruise with drinks •F light from Budapest to UK

DATES AND PRICES:

ULTIMATE BERLIN, PRAGUE, VIENNA AND BUDAPEST London ➡ Brussels ➡ Cologne ➡ Berlin ➡ Prague ➡ Vienna ➡ Budapest ➡ UK

Your journey begins in London

£899 £899 £919 £1,199 £1,229 £1,119 £1,069 £1,069 £1,289 £1,239 £1,229 £1,229

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

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BERLIN 2

DAY 7 - VIENNA TO BUDAPEST

LONDON BELGIUM BRUSSELS

COLOGNE

2 PRAGUE

GERMANY

CZECH REP. 2

Spend 2 nights in Budapest before flying back to the UK

VIENNA

AUSTRIA

2

Nights stay Flight home

DAY 1 - LONDON TO BERLIN Ride the rails to Berlin via Brussels and Cologne. On arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

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

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

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 4 - PRAGUE

DAY 9 - DEPART BUDAPEST

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.

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

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

DAY 6 - VIENNA 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.

Vienna

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.

DAY 8 - BUDAPEST

BUDAPEST HUNGARY

KEY

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Budapest

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4 DAYS FROM

Stockholm

£729 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •E urostar to Brussels and onward rail travel • 3 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Flight from Stockholm to UK

DATES AND PRICES:

HAMBURG AND STOCKHOLM London ➡ Brussels ➡ Cologne ➡ Hamburg ➡ Copenhagen ➡ Stockholm ➡ UK

STOCKHOLM 2 SWEDEN

Spend 2 nights in Stockholm before flying back to the UK

January 2018 February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 November 2018 December 2018

£729 £729 £729 £749 £769 £779 £729 £729 £749 £739 £739 £729

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

Single occupancy supplements apply. Some hotels will require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 78.

DAY 3 - STOCKHOLM DENMARK

The day is yours to explore Stockholm at your leisure! There is no better place to start than the Gamla Stan, the city’s old town. Stroll down the pretty, cobbled streets and explore the 13th-century Storkyrkan Cathedral, the Royal Palace or any of the fascinating museums.

If the weather is fine, a boat trip out to the archipelago is highly recommended.

COPENHAGEN

1 HAMBURG

GERMANY

LONDON Your journey begins in London

KEY

BELGIUM

BRUSSELS

COLOGNE

1

Nights stay Flight home

FRANCE

DAY 1 - LONDON TO HAMBURG

DAY 2 - HAMBURG TO STOCKHOLM

Ride the rails from London, all the way to Hamburg! Begin your journey with a trip on the iconic Eurostar, speeding under the English Channel to Brussels in under two hours. From there, connect onto a comfortable, high speed ICE service and admire the scenery en route to Germany. Arrive in Hamburg and check in at your hotel for an overnight stay. Spend the evening in Hamburg enjoying some local cuisine or treating yourself to a glass of German beer!

Today you will enjoy the thrill of the rails as you zip across Scandinavia towards Stockholm.

Enjoy a trip on one of Europe’s last ‘boat trains’ from Germany over to Denmark, then continue through rural landscapes, small towns and exciting cities as you make your way to Sweden. If you’d like to break your journey in Copenhagen, just speak to one of our Rail Experts! On arrival in Stockholm, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

DAY 4 - DEPART STOCKHOLM After breakfast this morning, be sure to visit any sights in Stockholm that are still on your ‘to do’ list before making your way to the airport for your flight home.

Stockholm

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Hamburg

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Copenhagen

9 DAYS FROM

£1,199 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •E urostar to Brussels and onward rail travel •8 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast •F light from Stockholm to UK

DATES AND PRICES:

SCANDINAVIAN GRAND TOUR

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

2 STOCKHOLM

NORWAY

Spend 2 nights in Stockholm before flying back to the UK

GOTHENBURG 1

January 2018 February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 November 2018 December 2018

£1,319 £1,249 £1,199 £1,309 £1,389 £1,639 £1,799 £1,799 £1,799 £1,769 £1,719 £1,799

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

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SWEDEN DENMARK

Gamlebyen (Old Town) area, or go for a stroll along the Akerselva River.

2 COPENHAGEN

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

HAMBURG

Your journey begins in London

GERMANY

LONDON BELGIUM

BRUSSELS FRANCE

1 COLOGNE

DAY 8 - STOCKHOLM KEY

1

Nights stay Flight home

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

DAY 1 - LONDON TO COLOGNE

DAY 3 - COPENHAGEN

DAY 9 - DEPART STOCKHOLM

Travel from London to Cologne via Brussels.

Visit Cologne’s Chocolate Museum for a tasting, relax in a traditional bar and sample the local speciality beer, or head up to the top of the Dom for fabulous views over the city.

Copenhagen is a beautiful harbour city straddling the islands of Zeeland and Amager and offering a wealth of museums, culture, shopping and sightseeing opportunities. Take a guided canal and harbour tour or enjoy a spin on the Ferris wheel at Tivoli Gardens, the oldest amusement park in the world.

After breakfast, fly back home.

DAY 2 - COLOGNE TO COPENHAGEN Travel via Hamburg to the German port of Puttgarden. Once there, connect onto one of the few remaining boat trains in Europe as you make your way to the Danish port of Rodby. Continue north through rolling Danish countryside to Copenhagen for two nights.

Stockholm

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

Spend the afternoon taking a boat trip out to the 17th century Alvsborgs Fastning Fortress.

Oslo City Hall

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

After an afternoon sightseeing, relax in one of the city’s restaurants. Gothenburg has a worldwide reputation for innovative cuisine using local produce, and boasts several Michelin starred restaurants.

Cologne - NH Collection Koln Mediapark

DAYS 5 & 6 - OSLO

Stockholm - Hotel Kungsträdgården The King´s Garden

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5 DAYS FROM

Warsaw

£589 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •E urostar to Brussels and onward rail travel •4 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast •F light from Warsaw to UK

DATES AND PRICES:

BERLIN AND WARSAW

London ➡ Brussels ➡ Cologne ➡ Berlin ➡ Warsaw ➡ UK

Spend 2 nights in Warsaw before flying back to the UK Your journey begins in London

BERLIN 2

LONDON BRUSSELS BELG.

GERMANY

2 WARSAW

POLAND

COLOGNE

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Warsaw Uprising Museum, there are plenty of insights into the city’s past to explore. Don’t miss lunch and a stroll through the attractive Old Town, or for a quirky way to spend a few hours, head to the Neon Museum; a unique experience and a true hidden gem.

DAY 5 - DEPART WARSAW

FRANCE

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

KEY

1

Nights stay Flight home

DAY 1 - LONDON TO BERLIN Board the Eurostar and zip under the channel to the continent! Arrive in Brussels, where you’ll begin your journey to Berlin, making use of incredibly comfortable, super high-speed ICE trains. Arrive in Berlin and check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Set out to explore the

German capital, which boasts an abundance of landmarks, museums and hidden gems to discover.

DAY 2 - BERLIN After breakfast this morning, spend a full day exploring Berlin! Don’t miss the city’s highlights - including the imposing Brandenburg Gate, the sombre Holocaust Memorial and the vibrant fragments of the Berlin wall still visible at the East Side Gallery.

DAY 3 - BERLIN TO WARSAW

Warsaw

Check out of your hotel after breakfast this morning and make your way back to Berlin’s impressive main station. Catch a train directly to Warsaw, heading east through the German and Polish countryside. On arrival in Warsaw, check in at your hotel and head out to get your bearings in Poland’s capital.

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

DAY 4 - WARSAW

Berlin - Hampton By Hilton Berlin City West

Explore Warsaw at leisure today. From the striking brick facades of the Royal Castle to the fascinating artefacts and stories within the

Warsaw - Metropol

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Krakow

10 DAYS FROM

£1,129 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •R eturn flights between UK and Warsaw •O nward rail travel in first class •9 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast

DATES AND PRICES: January 2018 February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 November 2018 December 2018

POLISH EXPLORER

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

2 GDANSK Your journey begins with a flight to Warsaw

WROCLAW 2

2 KRAKOW

Spend 2 nights in Krakow before returning to Warsaw in First Class for your flight back to the UK

KEY Nights stay Return flights

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

Single occupancy supplements apply. Some hotels will require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 78.

2

POLAND

LONDON

1

WARSAW

POZNAN 1

£1,419 £1,419 £1,439 £1,129 £1,169 £1,179 £1,219 £1,269 £1,439 £1,399 £1,389 £1,409

DAY 9 - KRAKOW Krakow has an array of historical and cultural delights to offer every visitor. Visit the hilltop Wawel Castle or shop for homemade Polish gifts in the magnificent Cloth Hall on the market square. 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 10 - DEPART KRAKOW

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN WARSAW

DAY 4 - GDANSK

Fly into Warsaw and check in at the hotel for a two-night stay. Spend the next few days exploring Poland’s rapidly changing capital.

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

DAY 2 - WARSAW Warsaw’s Old Town is a major attraction as it is one of the most historic sights in the city and contains a plethora of interesting architecture.

DAY 3 - WARSAW TO GDANSK Travel in first class to Gdansk for a two-night stay.

DAY 5 - 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, or why not visit one of the many museums such as the National Museum or Archaeological Museum.

Wroclaw

DAYS 6 & 7 - POZNAN TO WROCLAW Continue your journey in first class to Wroclaw.

Spend the next few days 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 (Rynek) which is Poland’s second biggest after Krakow.

Warsaw - Metropol

DAY 8 - WROCLAW TO KRAKOW

Wroclaw - Novotel Wroclaw Centrum

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

Gdansk

After breakfast, travel in first class to Warsaw before flying home from the airport.

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7 DAYS FROM

Madrid

£819 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •E urostar to Paris and onward rail travel •6 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast •F light from Madrid to UK

DATES AND PRICES:

BARCELONA AND MADRID London ➡ Paris ➡ Barcelona ➡ Madrid ➡ UK

KEY

1

LONDON

Nights stay Flight home

Your journey begins in London

PARIS

FRANCE

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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.

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 street, Las Ramblas, and soak up the bustling atmosphere among

3 BARCELONA

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

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

DAY 5 - MADRID

Barcelona

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

Barcelona

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Seville

8 DAYS FROM

£999 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •R eturn flights between UK and Madrid •O nward rail travel •7 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast

DATES AND PRICES:

MADRID AND ANDALUCIA

UK ➡ Madrid ➡ Granada ➡ Cordoba ➡ Seville ➡ Madrid ➡ UK

KEY

1

Nights stay

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£1,009 £1,009 £1,059 £1,209 £1,249 £1,019 £999 £999 £1,209 £1,029 £1,019 £1,019

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Single occupancy supplements apply. Some hotels will require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 78.

Return flights

Your journey begins with your flight from the UK to Madrid

SPAIN

MADRID 1

DAY 6 - CORDOBA TO SEVILLE Continue your holiday to Andalucia by catching a train to Seville.

DAY 7 - SEVILLE

CORDOBA 2

SEVILLE 2

2

Spend 2 nights in Seville before flying back to the UK from Madrid

GRANADA

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN MADRID

DAY 3 - GRANADA

Fly to Madrid, and head out to explore the vibrant capital of Spain. Marvel at the stunning architecture of the Bakery House, which dominates the area, or just soak up the lively atmosphere. Madrid is renowned for its many art galleries, so a visit to the Prado Museum to take a look at the impressive collection of inspiring artwork is recommended.

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 2 - MADRID TO GRANADA

DAY 4 - GRANADA TO CORDOBA

Ride the tracks through Spain’s sweeping scenery to Granada.

Travel through the striking countryside to Antequera-Santa Ana and on to the historic city of Cordoba.

Start your exploration in the Parque de María Luisa, one of the many green havens in Seville.

Relax by the pond or admire the evening sun illuminating the buildings of Plaza de Espana.

Also situated here is the Museum of Art and Traditions, where you can view remarkable collections of ceramics or the interesting photo archive. 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.

Granada

DAY 5 - CORDOBA

Old Town, Cordoba

Spend time roaming the picturesque alleys of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Old Town, dominated by the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba with its colossal Roman columns and marvellous interior. Shop until you drop in the Plaza de las Tendillas, where you will also find a large number of cafés perfect for absorbing the local atmosphere.

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9 DAYS FROM

Barcelona

£929 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •F light from UK to Barcelona and Madrid to UK •O nward rail travel •8 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast

DATES AND PRICES:

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

DAYS 7 & 8 - MADRID BARCELONA

MADRID 3

3

Your journey begins with flights from the UK to Barcelona

2

KEY

SEVILLE

1

Nights stay Return flights

DAYS 1 - 3 - ARRIVE BARCELONA Fly to Barcelona. On arrival, check in at the hotel for a three-night stay.

The tree lined boulevard of Las Ramblas stretches down from the Plaça de Catalunya to the sea. Here you can usually see street performers in action and peruse market stalls selling birds and flowers.

Barcelona is host to an amazing range of architecture, from the medieval streets of the Barri Gòtic to the Modernista buildings in

Madrid

£969 £969 £929 £1,289 £1,289 £1,259 £1,109 £939 £1,389 £1,389 £1,339 £1,339

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

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Eixample. Chief among this school of architects is Antoni Gaudi, whose exuberant creations are some of the most visited attractions in the city.

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

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.

Spend your days here exploring this vibrant capital city, and your evenings doing as the locals do and enjoying some al fresco tapas.

But be warned, madrileños do not usually dine before 9 o’clock in the evening.

DAY 9 - DEPART MADRID 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. Alternatively, the beautiful Real Alcázar is a Moorish palace with myriad rooms, courtyards and formal gardens to explore, and offers peaceful shelter from the summer sun.

Seville

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Barcelona - NH Barri Gotic Seville - H10 Corregidor Boutique Hotel

DAY 6 - SEVILLE TO MADRID

Madrid - H10 Puerta Alcala

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

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Lisbon skyline

9 DAYS FROM

£699 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •F light from UK to La Coruna and Lisbon to UK •O nward rail travel •8 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast

DATES AND PRICES:

LA CORUNA TO LISBON

UK ➡ La Coruna ➡ Santiago De Compostela ➡ Vigo ➡ Porto ➡ Coimbra ➡ Lisbon ➡ UK

KEY

1

Your journey begins with flights from the UK to La Coruna

Nights stay Return flights

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

Single occupancy supplements apply. Some hotels will require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 78.

LA CORUNA 2 1 SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

VIGO

DAY 7 - COIMBRA TO LISBON

2 PORTO

PORTUGAL 1 COIMBRA

£719 £719 £699 £889 £819 £819 £869 £869 £869 £819 £729 £729

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Take a high-speed train towards Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal.

SPAIN

DAY 8 - LISBON For incredible views, take the elevator and visit the Cristio Rei, a statue of Christ that stands 100m over the city. In the evenings, a visit to the hilltop district Bairro Alto is recommended, here you will find pretty, narrow streets embellished with a wide range of restaurants, bars and cafés.

2 LISBON Spend 2 nights in Lisbon before flying back to the UK

DAY 9 - DEPART LISBON DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN LA CORUNA

DAY 5 - PORTO

Take a flight to the port city of La Coruna. Head out to explore the city!

For a true local experience visit the Mercado do Bolhão, a traditional food market selling fresh produce and dotted with local restaurants. For an evening stroll head to the Matosinhos area near the beach, it is here you will find some of the best restaurants in the city.

DAY 2 - LA CORUNA The historical centre, Cidade Velha, is home to many of the wonderful architectural and cultural monuments of the city. Here you will find the wonderful Santiago Church, as well as the Castelo de San Antón - a castle that plays host to a fascinating Archaeological museum.

Check out of your hotel after breakfast and make your way to Lisbon Portela Airport for your flight home.

DAY 6 - PORTO TO COIMBRA Take the train down to Coimbra, often described as the medieval capital of Portugal.

Porto Cityscape

DAY 3 - LA CORUNA TO SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Enjoy breakfast before catching the train along the Pilgrims’ Trail to Santiago de Compostela, famous world over for being the final resting place of St James the Apostle.

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION La Coruna - Tryp Coruna Santiago de Compostela - Tryp Santiago

DAY 4 - SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA TO PORTO

Porto - NH Collection Porto Batalha

Journey towards Porto via Vigo for a two-night stay. You will no doubt be charmed by the colourful buildings flanking Porto’s hills, the baroque churches and the meandering mazes of streets that embroider the banks of the Duoro.

Coimbra - Tryp Coimbra Lisbon - Lisboa Plaza La Coruna

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8 DAYS FROM

Porto

£729 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •F lights from UK to Porto and Lisbon to UK •O nward rail travel •7 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast

DATES AND PRICES:

PORTO, COIMBRA AND LISBON UK ➡ Porto ➡ Coimbra ➡ Lisbon ➡ UK

January 2018 February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 November 2018 December 2018

£979 £1,419 £1,419 £879 £739 £729 £729 £839 £839 £849 £659 £659

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Single occupancy supplements apply. Some hotels will require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 78.

PORTO 2

Your journey begins with your flight to Porto

PORT. 2 COIMBRA 3

LISBON

Spend 3 nights in Lisbon before flying back to the UK

DAY 8 - DEPART LISBON

KEY

1

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

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

Nights stay Return flights

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN PORTO Take a flight to Porto. Spend two days exploring the beautiful, historic city on the banks of the River Duoro at leisure. Wander through the UNESCO World Heritage listed Old Town, witness the colourful market hustle and bustle of the Mercado do Bolhão and don’t miss a tour of the Fundação de Serralves, a contemporary art gallery housed in a beautiful Art Deco building with lovely gardens.

DAY 2 - PORTO We believe no visit to Porto would be complete without a tour around the Port Wine cellars.

Porto

These are situated in Vila Nova de Gaia, across the river by bridge from Ribeira.

DAY 3 - PORTO TO COIMBRA Board the train for a short train journey from Porto to Coimbra.

Tram, Lisbon

DAY 4 - COIMBRA Coimbra is a fascinating city in a lovely location overlooking the Mondego River. The city’s university was founded in 1290, making it the oldest university in Portugal. You can visit the ornately decorated halls, chapel and library and then enjoy the spectacular views of the city from outside.

Why Not...

Extend your holiday and experience another city by catching the sleeper train from Lisbon to Madrid at the end of your trip.

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.

Porto - NH Collection Porto Batalha

DAY 5 - COIMBRA TO LISBON

Coimbra - Tryp Coimbra

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

Lisbon - Lisboa Plaza

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Dubrovnik

8 DAYS FROM

£1,029 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •E urostar to Paris and onward rail travel •M unich to Zagreb sleeper train accommodation •B us between Split and Dubrovnik •6 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast •F light from Dubrovnik to UK

DATES AND PRICES:

ZAGREB, SPLIT AND DUBROVNIK London ➡ Brussels ➡ Frankfurt ➡ Munich ➡ Zagreb ➡ Split ➡ Dubrovnik ➡ UK

LONDON Your journey begins in London

BELGIUM

BRUSSELS

FRANCE

GERMANY

DAY 7 - DUBROVNIK

AUSTRIA Overnight sleeper to Zagreb

1

SLOV. ZAGREB

1 CROATIA Spend 2 nights in Dubrovnik before flying back to the UK

SPLIT 2 2

KEY

1

Flight home

DAY 1 - LONDON TO MUNICH

DAY 5 - SPLIT

Travel via Paris to Munich. On arrival, check in at your hotel for an overnight stay.

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

Spend the day exploring Munich, the historic capital of Bavaria nestled amidst the Alps. This evening, board the sleeper train to Zagreb.

Settle in for a good nights’ sleep in your comfortable compartment and doze off as the train races through Europe.

DAY 3 - ZAGREB

DAY 8 - DEPART DUBROVNIK

DAY 6 - SPLIT TO DUBROVNIK Check out of your hotel after breakfast and take the bus from Split to Dubrovnik. On arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay and set out to explore.

Split

Your sleeper train arrives this morning. Check in at your hotel for an overnight stay and spend the day exploring Zagreb, Croatia’s capital city.

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

DAY 4 - ZAGBREB TO SPLIT Today, you’ll take the train to Split. Be sure to pack a tasty train picnic, then watch the Croatian countryside evolve past your window as you travel along the tracks. Arrive in Split, a gem on Croatia’s sparkling Dalmatian Coast, relaxed and refreshed and check in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

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

Check out of your hotel after a hearty breakfast and make your way to Dubrovnik airport for your flight home.

DUBROVNIK

Nights stay

DAY 2 - MUNICH TO ZAGREB

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FRANKFURT

MUNICH 1

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

Edmonton

JASPER WHISTLER

LAKE LOUISE

VANCOUVER VICTORIA North Cascades Nat. Park

Olympic Nat. Park

SEATTLE

Cascades

Saskatoon

BANFF Glacier Nat.

WHITEFISH Park

Winnipeg

QUÉBEC CITY

EAST GLACIER PARK

Spokane

Mt. Rainier Nat. Park

WATERTON

PORTLAND

Empire Builder

Theodore Roosevelt Nat. Park (North Unit)

Crater Lake Nat. Park

Coast Starlight

WEST YELLOWSTONE

Redwood Nat. Park

Capitol Corridor Auburn

RENO

Rocky Mtn.

Nat. Park

YOSEMITE VALLEY

MERCED

PASO ROBLES San Luis Obispo

Pacific Surfliner SANTA BARBARA

Zion Nat. Park

Kings Canyon Nat. Park

California Zephyr

Arches Nat. Park

FLAGSTAFF

Channel Islands Nat. Park

LOS ANGELES ANAHEIM

WILLIAMS SEDONA

Joshua Tree Nat. Park

Indianapolis

Petrified Forest Nat. Park

Southwest Chief

Kansas City

Capitol Limited Shenandoah Nat. Park

WILLIAMSBURG Mammoth Cave Nat. Park

SANTA FE ALBUQUERQUE

Newport News

Texas Eagle Little Rock Hot Springs Nat. Park

Carlsbad Caverns Nat. Park

Fort Worth

Piedmont

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

Carolinian

Raleigh

Great Smoky Mtns.

Nat. Park

Oklahoma City

Heartland Flyer

El Paso

PITTSBURGH

Cincinnati

ST. LOUIS

Ethan Allen

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

Cardinal

Tucson Saguaro Nat. Park

Quincy

BOSTON

Keystone & Pennsylvanian

Cuyahoga Valley Nat. Park

DENVER

PHOENIX/ SCOTTSDALE

SAN DIEGO

Detroit

Omaha

GLENWOOD Nat. Park SPRINGS

Black Canyon Capitol Reef of the Gunnison Nat. Park Canyonlands Nat. Park SEQUOIA NAT. PARK Nat. Park Death Valley Bryce Canyon Mesa Verde Sequoia Nat. Park Nat. Park Nat. Park LAS VEGAS Nat. Park Great Sand Grand Canyon Dunes Nat. Park Bakersfield Nat. Park GRAND CANYON

Windsor Cleveland

Vermonter PORTLAND Downeaster

Rutland

NIAGARA FALLS ALBANYBuffalo RENSSELAER

Sarnia Grand Port Huron Rapids Pontiac

CHICAGO

SALT LAKE CITY

Yosemite Nat. Park

San Joaquins

ST. PAULMINNEAPOLIS

Acadia Nat. Park

St. Albans

Maple Leaf

Lake Shore Limited TORONTO

Milwaukee

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE Great Basin

San Jose

Ottawa

Badlands Nat. Park

Wind Cave Nat. Park

Lassen Volcanic Nat. Park

Oakland/Emeryville

MONTRÉAL

Adirondack

Yellowstone Nat. Park Grand Teton Nat. Park

SAN FRANCISCO

HALIFAX

Isle Royale Nat. Park

Theodore Roosevelt Nat. Park (South Unit)

Eugene-Springfield

SACRAMENTO

Voyageurs Nat. Park

Houston

SANFORD (AUTO TRAIN® TERMINAL) ORLANDO

NEW ORLEANS

SAN ANTONIO

Tampa

MIAMI Everglades Nat. Park

Biscayne Nat. Park

Dry Tortugas Nat. Park

North American rail provides you relaxing, enjoyable, stress free transportation from a whole new vantage point. You’ll travel through some of the most scenic landscapes to iconic national parks such as the Grand Canyon and the Canadian Rockies and to bustling cities like San Francisco and New York City. Serving the most popular destinations in the USA and Canada, your holiday includes accommodations, sightseeing, meals and more with the option to tailor it to your liking.

Enjoy the experience of traveling by rail with chef prepared meals, comfortable daytime and sleeping accommodations and a front row seat to the beautiful landscapes around you. Meet and mingle with your fellow travellers in the observation dome as you look out the floor to ceiling windows to a non-obstructed view of the North American landscapes.

Stand up, stretch your legs and enjoy the room to roam while on board. With over 500 rail stations, no matter where you choose to travel in North America, the train will get you there resourcefully, affordably, securely, and with incomparable serenity. There is no better way to experience the beauty of North America than by rail.

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Capitol Building, Washington, DC

11 DAYS FROM

£2,699 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •F lights from UK to Boston and Washington, DC to UK •A irport transfers in Boston and Washington, DC • Amtrak® rail travel • 9 nights’ hotel stay • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tours of Boston, New York City and Washington, DC

DATES AND PRICES:

AX

AMERICAN HERITAGE

UK ➡ Boston ➡ New York City ➡ Philadelphia ➡ Washington, DC ➡ UK

Fly from the UK to Boston

NEW YORK

MASS.

2

CONN. RI 3

PENNSYLVANIA

PHILADELPHIA 2

BOSTON

NEW YORK CITY

WASHINGTON, DC

£2,799 £2,799 £2,999 £2,849 £2,899 £2,899 £2,799 £2,799 £2,999 £2,849 £2,749 £2,699

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 xx. Amtrak travel is based on Coach accommodations unless other wise stated. Upgrades to Roomette or Bedroom are available.

NJ and One Liberty Observation Deck with your CityPASS!

MARY. 2

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Spend 2 nights in Washington, DC before flying back to the UK

KEY

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Nights stay Return flights

DAY 8 - PHILADELPHIA TO WASHINGTON, DC Board an Amtrak train to Washington, DC and check in at the hotel.

DAY 9 - WASHINGTON, DC

DAYS 1 & 2 - ARRIVE BOSTON

DAYS 4 & 5 - NEW YORK CITY

Fly to Boston and check in at your hotel. Use your CityPASS® to explore some of Boston’s most popular attractions, including the New England Aquarium and the Skywalk Observatory at the Prudential Center.

Experience firsthand what the excitement of the Big Apple is all about with a sightseeing tour on a hop-on, hop-off bus! Your onboard guide will point out the city’s major landmarks and attractions and give you some history and background on this sprawling metropolis.

Enjoy a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour.

See ancient burial grounds, national historic landmarks like the Old North Church and the sombre site of the Boston Massacre.

DAY 3 - BOSTON TO NEW YORK CITY Board the train to New York City, and check in at your hotel for a three-night stay.

Use your CityPASS to visit some must-see attractions like the Empire State Building and the American Museum of Natural History. On your second evening, enjoy dinner in New York’s only revolving rooftop restaurant—The View.

DAY 10 - DEPART WASHINGTON, DC Fly back to the UK. DAY 11 - ARRIVE UK Welcome back to the UK.

DAY 6 - NEW YORK CITY TO PHILADELPHIA Catch an Amtrak train to Philadelphia for a two-night stay.

Liberty Bell, Philadelphia

Discover Washington aboard a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour. Stops include the Jefferson Memorial, the National Cathedral, and the Smithsonian. You will also have your choice of admission to two of the best museums in the country – the infamous Newseum or the International Spy Museum

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

DAY 7 - PHILADELPHIA

Boston - Hampton Inn Boston Crosstown

Philadelphia is a city rich in American history and culture. As the first capital of the United States and the birthplace of the American Constitution, Philadelphia offers so much to see and explore. Visit six of the city’s best attractions including the Franklin Institute

New York City - Holiday Inn Times Square Philadelphia - Holiday Inn Midtown Washington, DC - Phoenix Park Hotel Hotels are subject to availability.

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9 DAYS FROM

New York City

£2,499 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •7 nights’ hotel stay •1 meal included (1 dinner) ne-way Amtrak® New York City to •O Boston on the Northeast Regional® • Airport transfers in New York City and Boston • Flights from UK to New York City and Boston to UK • New York CityPASS • Broadway show in New York City • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Boston

DATES AND PRICES: January 2018 February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 November 2018 December 2018

NEW YORK AND BOSTON UK ➡ New York City ➡ Boston ➡ UK

Spend 3 nights in Boston before flying home to the UK

NEW YORK

MASSACHUSETTS

3

BOSTON

£2,499 £2,499 £2,649 £2,499 £3,249 £3,249 £2,599 £2,599 £3,249 £2,599 £2,399 £2,449

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 xx. Amtrak travel is based on Coach accommodations unless other wise stated.

CONNECTICUT RI

NEW YORK CITY 4 DAY 7 - BOSTON

Fly from the UK to New York City KEY

1

Nights stay Return flights

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN NEW YORK CITY Welcome to New York City! After your flight arrives, transfer from the airport to your hotel and check in for a four-night stay.

DAY 2 & 3 - NEW YORK CITY Explore the city on your hop-on, hop-off tour.

Your fully guided tour will make stops at the Empire State Building, Central Park, Times Square, and more. Also included for you is a CityPASS with admission to some of the

city’s most popular museums and attractions, including the ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

DAY 4 - NEW YORK CITY Your last night in Manhattan includes a chance to experience Broadway! No visit to New York would be complete without a chance to see one of the best live performances in the world. Enjoy all the glitz of the theatre with the show you’ve selected.

Capture even more of Boston’s rich history on a sightseeing tour of Cambridge, Lexington, and Concord. Your fully-guided tour will take you to the famous Harvard Yard in Cambridge, Lexington Green, and Old North Bridge along the Battle Trail! This evening, enjoy a classic Boston dining experience at the historic Union Oyster House.

DAY 8 - DEPART BOSTON A transfer will connect you from your hotel to the airport for your flight home.

DAY 9 - ARRIVE UK Arrive back in the UK today.

DAY 5 - NEW YORK CITY TO BOSTON Welcome to Boston! Begin to explore the city at your leisure.

Boston

DAY 6 - BOSTON

Boston

Today you will have a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of the city. Your tour will bring you all around Boston to hit the major attractions such as the Hatch Shell, the North End, and the Museum of Science. Also included is a Boston CityPASS, which provides you with access to a number of popular landmarks in the city.

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION New York City - Holiday Inn Express Times Square Boston - Hampton Inn and Suites Boston Crosstown Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

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Washington, DC

8 DAYS FROM

£2,199 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •O ne-way Amtrak® from New York City to Washington, DC on the Northeast Regional® • 6 nights’ hotel stay • Airport transfers in New York City and Boston • Flights from UK to New York City, Washington, DC to UK

DATES AND PRICES:

NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON DC UK ➡ New York City ➡ Washington, DC ➡ UK

NEW YORK Fly from the UK to New York City

3

PENNSYLVANIA

NEW YORK CITY

MARY.

WASHINGTON, DC 3

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN NEW YORK CITY Upon arrival in New York City, a transport will connect you from the airport to your hotel. From there you are free to relax at the hotel or begin to explore the city.

DAYS 2 & 3 - NEW YORK CITY Explore the city with your multi-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour. Your fully guided tour will bring you to New York’s top attractions such as the Empire State Building, the American Museum of Natural History, and the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.

KEY

1

Nights stay Return flights

And you will have access to all of those attractions with your included CityPASS! On your last evening you will enjoy a night on the town as you take in a Broadway show!

the Washington Monument, the Vietnam War Memorial, and Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial when they are beautifully illuminated against the night sky.

DAY 7 - DEPART WASHINGTON, DC Today a transfer will connect you from your hotel to the airport for your flight back to the UK. DAY 8 - ARRIVE UK Your flight will land today.

DAY 4 - NEW YORK CITY TO WASHINGTON, DC Board Amtrak’s Northeast Regional rail line in Penn Station for your journey on to Washington, DC! Upon arrival into the city, check into the hotel and you will have a free day to explore.

DAY 5 - WASHINGTON, DC Today a hop-on, hop-off tour will transport you all around Washington, DC. Take time to stop off at the many Smithsonian Museums such as the American History Museum, the Institute of Art, and the Air & Space Museum. Also, no trip to Washington is complete without a stop to take pictures in front of the White House!

DAY 6 - WASHINGTON, DC

New York City

£2,199 £2,199 £2,299 £2,449 £2,399 £2,449 £2,249 £2,249 £2,499 £2,599 £2,249 £2,249

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 xx. Amtrak travel is based on Coach accommodations unless other wise stated.

NJ

Spend 3 nights in Washington, DC before flying home to the UK

January 2018 February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 November 2018 December 2018

Continue to explore around Washington on your hop-on, hop-off tour. Then tonight you will take a guided tour to the city’s most popular monuments such as the Lincoln Memorial,

New York City

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION New York City - Holiday Inn Express Times Square Washington, DC - Phoenix Park Hotel Hotels are subject to availability.

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Nashville

11 DAYS FROM

£2,649 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •O ne-way Amtrak® from Memphis to New Orleans onboard the City of New Orleans® •9 nights’ hotel accommodations •4 -day intermediate car rental •A irport transfers in Memphis and New Orleans •F lights from UK to Memphis, New Orleans to UK •1 meal included (1 dinner or 1 brunch)

DATES AND PRICES:

MUSIC CITIES OF AMERICA

UK ➡ Memphis ➡ 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

Nights stay Return flights

3

NEW ORLEANS

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

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN MEMPHIS

DAY 3 - MEMPHIS TO NASHVILLE

Welcome to Memphis! After flying in, transfer to the hotel where your journey begins.

Pick up your rental car for a drive out to Nashville. Upon arrival begin exploring the city. Use your admission to the Johnny Cash Museum to learn all about the history of “The Man in Black”.

DAY 2 - MEMPHIS Explore Memphis on a sightseeing tour of the city. Your fully-guided tour will take you to visit some of Memphis’s top attractions. After your tour of the city, you will be transported out to Graceland where you will enjoy a tour of Elvis’ mansion.

£2,649 £2,649 £2,649 £2,699 £2,699 £2,699 £2,699 £2,699 £2,699 £2,699 £2,649 £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 xx. Amtrak travel is based on Coach accommodations unless other wise stated. Upgrades to Roomette or Bedroom are available.

DAYS 8 & 9 - NEW ORLEANS

KEY

1

January 2018 February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 November 2018 December 2018

DAYS 4 & 5 - NASHVILLE

Explore the “City that Care Forgot” with your multi-day attraction pass and a guided walking tour of the city. Your knowledgeable guide will escort you around the city, delighting you with fun facts, stories, and tales of the exciting “Crescent City”. Use your multi-day attraction to gain admission to such top attractions as Mardis Gras, the Louisiana State Museum known as the Cabildo and the patriotic National World War II Museum.

DAY 10 - DEPART NEW ORLEANS Catch your flight back to the UK. DAY 11 - ARRIVE UK Welcome back to the UK.

Experience “Music City” on a comprehensive tour of Nashville. Your guided tour will bring you to such important Nashville spots as Honky Tonk Row, the Parthenon and a tour of the classic Ryman Auditorium.

Memphis

DAY 6 - NASHVILLE TO MEMPHIS

New Orleans

Travel back to Memphis and prepare to journey on down to New Orleans.

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

DAY 7 - MEMPHIS TO NEW ORLEANS

Memphis - The Crowne Plaza Memphis

Journey to the “Big Easy”! Marvel as you travel through lush forests and marshland as the train skirts the shores of the incredible Lake Pontchartrain. As you arrive into the city, checkin to your hotel and settle in for the night.

Nashville - Gaylord Opryland Resort 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

£2,049 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

SAVE UP TO £200 PER COUPLE

UK ➡ Chicago ➡ Memphis ➡ New Orleans ➡ UK

CHICAGO 2 Fly from the UK to Chicago

Spend 1 night on Amtrak

TENNESSEE

1

Bayou St. John, the waterway used by Jean Lafitte and his band of pirates.

MISSISSIPPI

LOUISIANA KEY

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.

Nights stay Return flights

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

£2,049 £2,049 £2,049 £2,149 £2,299 £2,299 £2,299 £2,299 £2,299 £2,249 £2,249 £2,149

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 xx. Amtrak travel is based on Coach accommodations unless other wise stated. Upgrades to Roomette or Bedroom are available.

KENTUCKY

MEMPHIS 2

DATES AND PRICES: January 2018 February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 November 2018 December 2018

JAZZ BLUES ROCK N ROLL

ILLINOIS

•F light from UK to Chicago and New Orleans to UK •A irport 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

3 NEW ORLEANS

DAY 9 - DEPART NEW ORLEANS 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 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. ®

a glimpse of his life at Graceland. This evening, enjoy your included dinner at a popular Memphis restaurant.

DAY 6 - MEMPHIS TO NEW ORLEANS

DAY 10 - ARRIVE UK Welcome home!

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

DAYS 7 & 8 - NEW ORLEANS Set off for your New Orleans city tour. Absorb the sights and sounds of the world famous French Quarter and historic Jackson Square.

Explore the historic cemeteries, often referred to as “Cities of the Dead.” Marvel at the fascinating stories of voodoo and piracy on

New Orleans

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Chicago - Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza

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

Catch your flight back to the UK.

Memphis - Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown New Orleans - Wyndham New Orleans French Quarter Navy Pier, Chicago

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7 DAYS FROM

Grand Canyon

£1,899 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •R eturn flights from UK to Los Angeles •A irport transfers in Los Angeles •R oundtrip Amtrak® from Los Angeles to Williams on the Southwest Chief® •3 nights’ hotel stay •2 nights’ onboard Amtrak •1 breakfast, 1 dinner •R eturn trip on the Grand Canyon Railway ightseeing city tour of Los Angeles and •S the Stars’ Homes •G rand Canyon Freedom Tour

COAST TO THE CANYON

UK ➡ Los Angeles ➡ Williams ➡ Grand Canyon National Park ➡ Williams ➡ Los Angeles ➡ UK

Spend 2 nights on Amtrak 1 night outbound, 1 night inbound

CALIFORNIA

LOS ANGELES 1

GRAND CANYON 2

Return shuttle between Williams and Grand Canyon National Park

WILLIAMS

£1,999 £1,999 £1,999 £1,999 £1,999 £1,999 £1,999 £1,899 £1,899

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 xx. Amtrak travel is based on Coach accommodations unless other wise stated. Upgrades to Roomette or Bedroom are available.

ARIZONA

Return flights from the UK to Los Angeles

DAY 5 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK Board the Grand Canyon Railway back to Williams. This evening, enjoy your included dinner at the Grand Depot Café. Then travel to the station and board your train back to Los Angeles. As the train makes its way west, reflect upon your exciting trip to the Grand Canyon.

KEY

1

DATES AND PRICES: April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 November 2018 December 2018

Nights stay Return flights

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN LOS ANGELES Welcome to Hollywood! After flying in and transferring to your hotel, take some time to begin exploring the city.

DAY 2 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Hollywood that will guide you around the city to experience the major highlights! Visit Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and

the Hollywood Sign. You will also enjoy a tour through the Hollywood Hills where you will get to visit the homes of the stars! Later in the afternoon, travel to Los Angeles Union Station and board Amtrak’s Southwest Chief to Williams, AZ. Relax and enjoy your trip to one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

DAY 6 - DEPART LOS ANGELES After returning to Los Angeles, transfer to the airport for your flight home.

DAY 7 - ARRIVE UK Your flight will land in the UK today.

DAY 3 - WILLIAMS TO GRAND CANYON Welcome to Williams! Check in for a two-night stay. This morning your hearty breakfast at the Grand Depot Café is included before you board the Grand Canyon Railway to the Grand Canyon.

Upon arriving you will enjoy a guided tour of the Canyon’s South Rim. Make sure you bring a camera to take pictures of the majestic beauty that will unfold for you.

Los Angeles

DAY 4 - GRAND CANYON

Grand Canyon

Today spend your free time basking in the great outdoors and breathing in the fresh canyon air.

Enjoy a stroll around the rim, or check out the shops and restaurants in the Grand Canyon Village.

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Los Angeles - The LA Hotel Downtown Grand Canyon - Maswik Lodge Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

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Grand Canyon

14 DAYS FROM

£2,649 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

GRAND CANYON DISCOVERY WITH LOS ANGELES

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

Fly from the UK to Chicago

Shuttle between Williams, Grand Canyon & Flagstaff

CALI. GRAND CANYON

WILLIAMS 1 LOS ANGELES 2 Spend 2 nights in Los Angeles before flying home to the UK

Spend 1night on Amtrak

KANSAS 1

CHICAGO 2 ILLINOIS MISSOURI

2 SANTA FE

2

ARIZONA FLAGSTAFF SEDONA NEW MEXICO

DATES AND PRICES: January 2018 February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 November 2018 December 2018

£2,649 £2,649 £2,799 £3,049 £3,099 £3,399 £3,399 £3,149 £3,149 £3,099 £3,049 £2,949

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 xx. Amtrak travel is based on Coach accommodations unless other wise stated. Upgrades to Roomette or Bedroom are available.

DAY 11 - LOS ANGELES

Spend 1 night on Amtrak

Arrive in sunny Southern California! Check into your hotel and begin to experience Hollywood!

A hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour will guide you around the city to Los Angeles’ top attractions.

KEY

1

• Amtrak® rail travel from Chicago to Santa Fe; Santa Fe to Williams; and Williams to Los Angeles on the Southwest Chief® •1 0 nights’ hotel stay •2 nights’ onboard Amtrak •1 breakfast, 1 dinner •A irport transfers in Chicago and L.A. •F lights from UK to Chicago, L.A. to UK •C anyons and Cowboys Jeep tour of Sedona, with transfers from Flagstaff

Nights stay Return flights

DAY 12 - LOS ANGELES DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN CHICAGO

DAY 6 - SANTA FE TO WILLIAMS

Welcome to Chicago! Begin with a multi-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing pass, which gives you transportation to the most f amous Chicago attractions.

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

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

DAY 7 - GRAND CANYON Eat a hearty 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. Enjoy a guided tour of the Canyon’s majestic South and take in some of the most spectacular vistas in North America.

DAY 8 - GRAND CANYON TO FLAGSTAFF

Continue to journey around the city, taking in the best of what Los Angeles has to offer. Make sure you take time to visit the Hollywood Sign, the Santa Monica Pier, and Rodeo Drive!

DAY 13 - DEPART LOS ANGELES Travel to the airport for your flight back to the UK. DAY 14 - ARRIVE UK Welcome home!

Board the Southwest Chief® to Santa Fe. This gorgeous train ride takes you through curving canyon passages only a few feet wider than the train itself!

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.

Chicago - Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza

DAY 4 - SANTA FE

DAY 9 - FLAGSTAFF TO SEDONA

After your arrival in Santa Fe in the afternoon, take some time to get know this cultural gem of a city.

Experience the spectacular Red Rocks of Sedona with your included Canyons & Cowboys Jeep Tour.

Williams Junction - Grand Canyon Railway Hotel

DAY 5 - SANTA FE Enjoy a guided walking tour of Santa Fe.

DAY 10 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK Discover Flagstaff at your leisure. Tonight you will board the Southwest Chief for your journey on to Los Angeles.

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Santa Fe - Santa Fe Sage Inn

Grand Canyon - Maswik Lodge Flagstaff - Little America Hotel Los Angeles - The LA Hotel Downtown Hotels are subject to availability.

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

DAY 3 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK®

Spend 2 nights in San Francisco before flying home to the UK CALI.

Spend 1 night on Amtrak NEBRASKA

DENVER

2

IOWA

2

NEVADA

SAN FRANCISCO

Spend 1 night on Amtrak

UTAH

COLORADO

Spend 1 night on Amtrak

2

CHICAGO

ILL. IND. OHIO

Fly from the UK to New York City NY PENN.

2

NEW YORK CITY

Board Amtrak to Chicago. Kick back and relax on the Lake Shore Limited as you head to the Midwest. Enjoy the scenery as you travel along the south shore of Lake Michigan, the Mohawk River, and the Erie Canal, following a famous Native American Highway.

DAY 4 - CHICAGO Breeze into the Windy City and explore Chicago with a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour that will take you to all the popular landmarks. After a fun-filled day of discovering Chicago, enjoy your included dinner at a popular restaurant.

DAY 5 - CHICAGO Today, use your Chicago CityPASS to visit some of the most popular attractions in Chicago. Your CityPASS includes admission to the following amazing attractions: Shedd Aquarium, SkyDeck Chicago, the Field Museum, the Museum of Science and Industry, and Adler Planetarium.

DAY 6 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK

KEY

1

Nights stay

Ride the rails to Denver. Enjoy America’s majestic landscapes as you travel on the California Zephyr through the plains to “Mile High City.”

Return flights

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN NEW YORK CITY Welcome to New York City! On arrival, transfer to your hotel and check in for a two-night stay.

Begin using your multi-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of one of the world’s favorite cities.

DAY 2 - NEW YORK CITY

New York City

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

Chicago

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Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

SAVE UP TO £200 PER COUPLE

13 DAYS FROM

£2,599 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Amtrak® rail travel from New York City to Chicago; Chicago to Denver; Denver to San Francisco on the Lake Shore Limited® and California Zephyr® •8 nights’ hotel stay •3 nights’ onboard Amtrak •A irport transfers in New York City and San Francisco •F light from UK to New York City, San Francisco to UK •2 dinners

DATES AND PRICES: January 2018 February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 November 2018 December 2018 DAY 7 - DENVER Today you’ll arrive in Denver in the morning. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city at your leisure.

DAY 8 - DENVER Today you will venture out on a full-day sightseeing tour of Rocky Mountain National Park! You’ll visit the cozy ski town of Winter Park then head over to the town of Grand Lake for lunch! A great day of sightseeing awaits!

DAY 11 - SAN FRANCISCO TO NAPA VALLEY TO SAN FRANCISCO

DAY 12 - DEPART SAN FRANCISCO Today a transfer will connect you from your hotel to the airport for your flight home.

DAY 9 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK

DAY 13 - ARRIVE UK Your flight arrives to the UK.

Today you will arrive at Emeryville Station, where you will board your included motorcoach transfer for a short trip across the bay to San Francisco. The rest of the day is yours to spend getting to know the “City by the Bay.” Be sure to get some pictures of the most photographed bridge in the world, the Golden Gate Bridge.

Dinner at one of San Francisco’s waterfront restaurants is included.

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 xx. Amtrak travel is based on Coach accommodations unless other wise stated. Upgrades to Roomette or Bedroom are available.

Enjoy a full day touring two of the country’s most famous wine growing regions: Napa and Sonoma. Sip on delicious local wine as you take in the gorgeous scenery surrounding wine country

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

DAY 10 - SAN FRANCISCO

£2,599 £2,599 £2,749 £2,949 £3,049 £3,099 £3,099 £3,099 £3,199 £2,999 £2,949 £2,849

Why Not...

Upgrade to a ‘roomette’ or bedroom on your Amtrak journeys to enjoy greater comfort and privacy, as well as your meals included.

Napa Valley

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COAST TO COAST ACROSS THE USA

UK ➡ New York City ➡ Washington, DC ➡ Chicago ➡ Williams ➡ Grand Canyon ➡ Williams ➡ Los Angeles ➡ San Francisco ➡ UK DAY 8 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK

Spend 3 nights in San Francisco before flying home to the UK

SAN 3 FRANCISCO CALI. LOS 1 ANGELES

Fly from the UK to New York City

Spend 1 night on Amtrak

GRAND CANYON

Return shuttle between Williams and KANSAS Grand Canyon

1 1

NEW MEXICO

WILLIAMS

ARIZONA

1

CHICAGO MISS.

ILL. IND. OHIO

NY NEW YORK CITY 3

PENN.

2

WASHINGTON, DC

Spend 1 night on Amtrak

DAY 9 - WILLIAMS This evening the train will arrive in Williams.

Tomorrow you will get to visit the Grand Canyon!

DAY 10 - GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Ride the famous Grand Canyon Railway for a trip to the South Rim of the Canyon.

Enjoy beautiful sights as you travel through one of the largest expanses of ponderosa pine forest in North America before reaching the Canyon itself.

DAY 11 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK

Spend 1 night on Amtrak

Explore around the South Rim before boarding the Grand Canyon Railway back to Williams.

Enjoy dinner before your evening departure onboard the Southwest Chief westbound to California!

KEY

1

Board Amtrak and the Southwest Chief® to journey south towards the Grand Canyon.

Travel through plains, deep forests, and the desert on a spectacularly scenic journey.

Nights stay Return flights

DAYS 1 TO 3 - ARRIVE NEW YORK CITY Arrive in the ‘Big Apple’. Enjoy a hop-on, hopoff sightseeing tour! Use your pass to make your way around all of the major attractions in Manhattan.You also have admission to either the Empire State Building Observatory or access to the Top of the Rock at the Rockefeller Center – perfect for enjoying the unparalleled cityscapes at your chosen time of day.

DAYS 4 & 5 - WASHINGTON, DC Take Amtrak’s Northeast Regional® route to Washington, DC. Use your hop-on, hop-off tour

to stop at any of the exciting attractions around the United States’ capital. Stops include any of the popular Smithsonian Museums, the White House, and the US Capitol Building.

DAY 6 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK Board Amtrak’s Capitol Limited® route for your overnight trip to Chicago.

DAY 7 - CHICAGO Welcome to the Windy City! Use your hop-on hop-off tour to explore Chicago! Visit Millennium Park, ‘The Bean’ and the Magnificent Mile!

Grand Canyon

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California Coast

SAVE UP TO £200 PER COUPLE

17 DAYS FROM

£3,299 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •F lights from UK to New York City and San Francisco to UK •A irport transfers in New York City and San Francisco • Amtrak® rail travel • 12 nights’ hotel stay • 3 nights stay onboard Amtrak • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of New York City, Washington, DC, Los Angeles and San Francisco • Admission to the Empire State Building or Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center • Ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island • Monuments by Moonlight tour of Washington, DC

DATES AND PRICES: £3,299 £3,299 £3,449 £3,799 £3,699 £3,799 £3,749 £3,749 £3,949 £3,799 £3,549 £3,499

January 2018 February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 November 2018 December 2018 DAY 12 - LOS ANGELES Arrive in the City of Angels. Use your hop-on hop-off city tour to explore! Your tour will take you to all of the famous Hollywood attractions such as the Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica Beach, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

DAY 13 - LOS ANGELES TO SAN FRANCISCO Board the Coast Starlight® to San Francisco.

This route follows the Pacific Ocean and is widely regarded as one of the world’s most scenic journeys!

DAYS 14 & 15 - SAN FRANCISCO Explore San Francisco with a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing pass. Your tour will act as your gateway to important San Francisco landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, and Union Square.

Perhaps visit Pier 39 to experience the fun attractions, restaurants, and famous sea lions.

Experience the nation’s oldest Chinatown or enjoy your tour around San Francisco’s varied neighbourhoods as you are treated to a full tour of the ‘City by the Bay’.

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 xx. Amtrak travel is based on Coach accommodations unless other wise stated. Upgrades to Roomette or Bedroom are available.

DAY 16 - DEPART SAN FRANCISCO Board your return flight.

DAY 17 - ARRIVE UK Land today and make your way home.

Why Not...

Upgrade to a ‘roomette’ or bedroom aboard the train for comfortable beds on the overnight journeys.

Denver City Skyline

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION New York - Holiday Inn Express Times Square Washington, DC - Phoenix Park Hotel Chicago - Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza Williams - Grand Canyon Railway Hotel Grand Canyon - Maswik Lodge Los Angeles - The LA Hotel Downtown San Francisco - Holiday Inn Fisherman’s Wharf New York

San Francisco

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

Your included tour will provide an excellent experience of the city.

DAY 6 - MONTREAL TO TORONTO BRITISH COLUMBIA

ALBERTA

Spend 1 night on Via Rail

JASPER 2

2

Take the train over to Toronto, Canada’s largest city.

SASK.

Take a return shuttle to Banff

DAY 7 - TORONTO TO NIAGARA FALLS

MANITOBA ONTARIO

1 BANFF

VANCOUVER

QUEBEC

QUEBEC CITY MONTREAL 1

Spend 3 nights on Via Rail

Spend 2 nights in Vancouver before flying home to the UK

Spend 1 night on Via Rail

DAY 8 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL

2

TORONTO 2

Take a day trip to Niagara Falls

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!

HALIFAX 1 Fly from the UK to Halifax

Use your hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour to take in the fascinating landmarks and neighbourhoods of Canada’s largest city. In the evening, board the iconic Canadian Line for your exciting three-day trip across Canada.

DAYS 9 & 10 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL You will journey across Canada today, travelling through a variety of beautiful landscapes and taking in sights only possible by train.

KEY

1

Nights stay Return flights

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN HALIFAX

DAY 4 - QUEBEC CITY TO MONTREAL

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

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.

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 3 - QUEBEC CITY

DAY 5 - MONTREAL

You arrive early with a full day to explore this fascinating destination. Dinner tonight is included at a classic Quebecoise restaurant.

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

DAY 2 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL

Maid of the Mist, Niagra Falls

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Toronto

SAVE UP TO £200 PER COUPLE

18 DAYS FROM

£3,749 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •O ne-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® •1 0 nights’ stay •5 nights’ onboard VIA Rail •2 lunches and 1 dinner •A irport transfers in Halifax and Vancouver • Flights from UK to Halifax and Vancouver to UK

DATES AND PRICES: May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 DAY 11 - JASPER

DAY 14 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL

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.

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.

DAY 12 - JASPER TO BANFF

DAY 15 - VANCOUVER

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.

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 13 - BANFF TO JASPER

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

You will be transferred today from Banff through the mountains and back to Jasper.

DAY 18 - ARRIVE UK

£3,899 £4,099 £4,099 £4,099 £3,899 £3,749

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DAY 16 - VANCOUVER Continue on with your sightseeing tour and experience the best of Vancouver.

Vancouver

DAY 17 - DEPART VANCOUVER

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Arrive back in the UK.

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

Banff

Jasper

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Rocky Mountaineer

6 DAYS FROM

£4,449 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

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

LAKE LOUISE 1

VANCOUVER 1

2

BANFF

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

CALGARY

Fly from the UK to Vancouver

KEY

1

•R ocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Banff in SilverLeaf class •3 nights’ hotel stay •H op-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Vancouver •M ountains, lakes and waterfalls tour •T ransfer from Banff hotel to Calgary Airport •F lights from UK to Vancouver and Calgary to UK

DATES AND PRICES: May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018

£4,449 £4,549 £5,449 £4,549 £4,549 £4,499

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. 78. Rocky Mountaineer travel is based on SilverLeaf class, upgrades are available.

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

Nights stay Flight home

Check out of your hotel and travel to the Calgary airport for your flight back to the UK.

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.

Vancouver

Spot the verdant vistas of Fraser Valley, wind through lush forests and along river canyons, all the while admiring the surrounding peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains. Enjoy sumptuous meals on board before spending the night in Kamloops.

DAY 6 - ARRIVE UK Arrive back in the UK.

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.

Rocky Mountaineer

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Vancouver - Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton Vancouver Downtown Kamloops - 3* accommodation will be selected

DAY 4 - BANFF

Banff - Elk & Avenue Hotel

Explore the Canadian Rockies with a Mountains, Lakes and Waterfalls Tour from Banff, which will

Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

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Jasper

11 DAYS FROM

£3,549 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

CANADIAN ROCKIES WITH ROCKY MOUNTAINEER

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

BRITISH COLUMBIA

ALBERTA

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

JASPER 2

KAMLOOPS 1 BANFF 2

VANCOUVER 3 VICTORIA

Transfer from Jasper to Banff

1 CALGARY

Shuttle from Banff to Calgary

Spend 1 night in Calgary before flying back to the UK

Take a return floatplane between Vancouver and Victoria

DATES AND PRICES: May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018

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DAY 9 - BANFF TO CALGARY Make your way to Calgary. Nicknamed “Cowtown,” the city is ingrained in popular culture thanks to its annual stampede.

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

KEY

1

•R ocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Jasper in SilverLeaf class •9 nights’ hotel stay •V ancouver Trolley hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour •E xplore Jasper tour •R ockies discovery sightseeing tour from Jasper •M ountains, lakes and waterfalls tour •T our transfer from Jasper to Banff and shuttle transfer from Banff to Calgary •F lights from UK to Vancouver and Calgary to UK

DAY 11 - ARRIVE UK

Nights stay

Arrive back in the UK.

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

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

DAY 7 - JASPER TO BANFF Transfer from Jasper to Banff, checking in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Immerse yourself in more of the Rockies’ magic with an Icefields Parkway and Rockies Discovery Tour.

DAY 8 - BANFF

Board the famous navy and gold carriages of the Rocky Mountaineer. As you relax, watch dramatic scenery appear as your train makes its way through western Canada. Dine on board before spending the night in Kamloops.

Continue your sightseeing adventures 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.

Rocky Mountaineer

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.

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

legendary scenery on this train route has made it one of the most renowned long-distance journeys in the world!

DAYS 6 & 7 - JASPER

BRITISH COLUMBIA Spend 1 night on Via Rail

Explore the spectacular natural treasures of Jasper National Park, the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. Stand above the massive walls of Maligne Canyon for stunning views of rushing waterfalls. Discover the mystery of the disappearing water at Medicine Lake.

SASK. ALBERTA

JASPER 3

VANCOUVER

2

1 BANFF

MANITOBA Spend 3 nights on Via Rail

Take a return shuttle to Banff Spend 2 nights in Vancouver before flying home to the UK

ONTARIO Fly from the UK to Toronto

TORONTO 2

NIAGARA FALLS

Take a day trip to Niagara Falls

KEY

1

Nights stay Return flights

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN TORONTO

DAY 3 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL

Fly to Toronto. Explore the city with your hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour. This tour features top Toronto spots like the Royal Ontario Museum, the Hockey Hall of Fame, the Toronto Harbour and Chinatown.

Experience Toronto from the CN Tower with beautiful views of the city from 553 metres above the ground! In the evening, board your overnight VIA Rail train west to the Canadian Rockies.

DAY 2 - NIAGARA FALLS TRIP

DAYS 4 & 5 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL

You will be picked up at your hotel for a funfilled day at one of the wonders of the natural world, Niagara Falls. Highlights of your day will include a meal overlooking the Falls, a ride on the lake, and a winery tour and tasting.

Continue your journey on the train westbound to Jasper, admiring the breathtaking landscape along the way. This train ride gives you the opportunity to discover the beauty of Canada, fully in tune with the nature around you. The

DAY 8 - JASPER TO BANFF Depart Jasper for a scenic drive out to Banff.

Your ride along the world famous Icefields Parkway will be full of gorgeous sights, pristine lakes, and breathtaking mountain peaks. Visit the natural wonder of the Columbia Icefield, one of the largest expanses of ice and snow south of the Arctic Circle. Step onboard an Ice Explorer for an interpretive adventure on the Athabasca Glacier. At the Glacier Skywalk, you’ll be treated to an unobstructed view on a glass-floored observation platform that extends over the Sunwapta Valley.

Moraine Lake, Banff

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Canadian Rockies

SAVE UP TO £150 PER COUPLE

14 DAYS FROM

£2,899 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •F lights from UK to Toronto and Vancouver to UK •A irport transfers in Toronto and Vancouver • 4 nights’ aboard VIA Rail® •8 nights’ hotel stay •R oundtrip transfers between Jasper and Banff •A dmission to the CN Tower in Toronto, Vancouver Lookout, Jasper Skytram, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, Glacier Skywalk and Glacier Discovery Center •H op-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Toronto and Vancouver •S ightseeing city tour of Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake •S ightseeing tour of Jasper National Park and Icefields Parkway

DATES AND PRICES: May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 DAY 9 - BANFF TO JASPER

DAYS 11 & 12 - VANCOUVER

Explore Banff before taking an afternoon shuttle back to Jasper. Once you’re on VIA Rail, you’ll get a chance to sit back, relax, and just enjoy the scenery on the drive back to Jasper National Park.

Discover the city with a hop-on, hop-off tour.

Visit popular landmarks like Stanley Park, Gastown and Granville Island.

DAY 10 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL In the afternoon, travel to the VIA Rail station and board the train for your journey west to Vancouver. Enjoy the scenery of the Rockies while you relax on the train. Be sure to take a picture of Mount Robson, the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies!

£2,899 £3,099 £3,099 £3,099 £2,899

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Continue exploring with your included admission to the Vancouver Lookout, which towers hundreds of feet above the city.

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

DAY 13 - DEPART VANCOUVER Take a flight back to the UK. DAY 14 - ARRIVE UK Your flight will land today.

Toronto Skyline

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CANADIAN ROCKIES DISCOVERY UK ➡ Vancouver ➡ Victoria ➡ Vancouver ➡ Jasper ➡ Banff ➡ Lake Louise ➡ Banff ➡ Calgary ➡ UK DAY 4 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL 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!

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Fly from the UK to Vancouver

Spend 1 night on Via Rail

Take a return shuttle between Vancouver and Victoria

JASPER 2

BANFF

VANCOUVER

3

DAY 5 - JASPER

ALBERTA

LAKE LOUISE

VICTORIA

2

1

Spend 1 night in Calgary before flying home to the UK

CALGARY

Take a return shuttle between Banff and Lake Louise

KEY

1

Nights stay

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.

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

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Banff

10 DAYS FROM

£2,449 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: •F lights from London to Vancouver and Calgary to UK •A irports transfers in Vancouver and Calgary •1 night onboard VIA Rail •8 nights’ hotel stay •R eturn ferry service from Vancouver to Victoria •T our transfer from Jasper to Banff and shuttle transfer from Banff to Calgary •H op-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Vancouver •S ightseeing tour of Jasper National Park and the Icefields Parkway from Jasper

DATES AND PRICES: May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018

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 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 glass-floored observation platform extending 30m out over the Sunwapta Valley.

After a full day of sightseeing, check into your hotel for the evening.

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.

£2,649 £2,799 £2,799 £2,799 £2,449

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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

DAY 9 - BANFF TO LAKE LOUISE TO BANFF

Transfer to the airport for your return flight.

Today you’ll explore Lake Louise, one of the most photographed landscapes in the Canadian Rockies. Experience this remarkable destination

Today your flight will land in the UK.

Calgary

DAY 10 – ARRIVE UK

Why Not...

Why not upgrade your accommodation on your Via Rail journeys for more comfort?

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.

Alternatives may be used.

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excess) under the terms of your own travel insurance policy.

Claims must be made directly to the insurance company concerned.

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

8.CHANGES MADE BY US

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).

4. INSURANCE 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.

5. HOLIDAY PRICES

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 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.

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.

10. OUR LIABILITY TO YOU

6. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING

a) the act(s) and/or omission(s) of the person(s) affected or any member(s) of their party

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

(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.

(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:

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.

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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 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 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. The latest timings will be shown on your tickets which will be dispatched to you approximately two weeks before departure. You must accordingly check your tickets very carefully immediately on receipt to ensure you have the correct flight times. It is possible that flight times may be changed even after tickets have been dispatched. We will contact you as soon as possible if this occurs. 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.

Please note that most airlines now operate 100% non-smoking services.

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.

(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.

19. YOUR FINANCIAL PROTECTION 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

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