TOURING THE WORLD

AN EXCEPTIONAL COLLECTION OF SMALL GROUP TOURS AND CRUISES AROUND THE WORLD JULES VERNE FLEXIBILITY FLEXIBLE BOOKING POLICY Our flexible booking policy applies to all reservations for tours departing more than two months ahead. Whether you are making a new booking or re-booking a tour, you may alter to a new date and/or destination, free of charge, as long as the original tour departure date is outside the 61-day ‘balance due’ period. For full details, please see vjv.com.

WE ARE RECOGNISED We are delighted to have been awarded ‘Best Specialist Tour Operator’ for the fifth consecutive year at The Times/Sunday Times Travel Awards 2020 and recognised by Which? as one of the specialist and smaller holiday firms leading the way during Covid-19; abiding by the law and looking after our customers’ interests.

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JULES VERNE FLEXIBILITY 2 RUSSIAN CAPITALS 19 PEAKS AND PETROGLYPHS 34 JULES VERNE KEY FEATURES 3 THE CROSSROADS OF EUROPE & ASIA 20 GRAND TOUR OF SRI LANKA 35 JULES VERNE EXLUSIVES 4 GRAND TOUR OF MOROCCO 21 THE TALE OF THE TIGER 36 JULES VERNE CRUISES 6 CARTHAGE TO KAIROUAN 22 SECRET HIMALAYAN INDIA 37 EUROPEAN TOURS 8 PYRAMIDS & THE NILE 23 SPLENDOURS OF SOUTHERN INDIA 38 ASPECTS OF THE AZORES 9 THE 600-MILE NILE 24 DISCOVER CHINA 39 MOUNTAIN ISLAND LAKE 10 A KENYAN SAFARI 25 JAPAN’S EARTHLY TREASURES 40 SECRET SICILY 11 BOTSWANA EXPLORER 26 WILD BORNEO 41 PEAKS, PORTS & PALAZZI 12 ROBIN POPE SAFARIS 27 TREASURES OF INDOCHINA 42 CLASSICAL TOUR OF 13 VICTORIA FALLS TO THE OKAVANGO 28 LOST WORLD OF THE INCAS 43 TURKISH MEANDER 14 GENTLE GIANTS 29 HEMINGWAY’S CUBA 44 JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH 15 GRAND TOUR OF SOUTH AFRICA 30 CENTRAL AMERICA’S GARDEN OF EDEN 45 LAND OF THE POLAR BEARS 16 GRAND TOUR OF NAMIBIA 31 TERMS & CONDITIONS 46 KRAKOW PRESERVED 17 DISCOVER JORDAN 32 CLASSICAL TOUR OF ALBANIA 18 TREASURES OF THE HOLY LAND 33 JULES VERNE KEY FEATURES

SMALL GROUPS with benefits such as more leg room, INDEPENDENT ARRIVAL Travelling as part of a small group a wider seat, separate check-in, ‘fast Most tours show price reductions if you will enjoy a more intimate and track’ route and airport lounges. Some you prefer to make your own travel sociable atmosphere, benefit from more airlines offer a ‘Premium Economy’ (e.g. arrangements, arriving and departing personal attention from our guides and British Airways World Traveller Plus) independently. Join the group at the delve into your destination in more offering more space and comfort. first hotel and leave at the last (arrival detail, experiencing local life in a more and departure transfers not included personal and informal setting. SPECIAL EVENTS but may be booked as indicated). Our small group sizes avoid congestion To enhance the experience of caused by travelling in a large group. Jules Verne travellers, we arrange HOTELS Most programmes have a maximum exclusive and memorable special We offer hotels which enhance the of 25 guests and many are limited to events, illuminating the country and experience of the destination: Historic 18 guests or fewer. We normally operate peoples you visit. Attend a special Hotels are former noble residences or programmes even for very small groups ceremony, performance, meal or drinks classic hotels; Central Hotels make the and our average group size is under party at characteristic and spectacular evening an experience for a stroll or to 10 people. For 2021 we have reduced locations; learn about cooking and the visit a local restaurant or bar. local way of life; discover less-visited our average minimum group size to We indicate local hotel ratings and under 5 and maximum to under 20. corners or special locations not normally open to the public. check hotels for health & safety, taking into account Covid requirements. Hotel NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT JULES VERNE SIGHTSEEING ratings vary and some standards may We offer a range of destinations not reflect those in the UK. and dates where there is genuinely This most important of Key Features No Single Supplement (limited indicates that sightseeing is tailored just SOLO GROUPS for our group, taking into account your availability, so early booking is We offer on selected tours, departures recommended – check vjv.com for preferences and our experience over many years and not combining with with No Single Supplement where available departure dates). Additionally, the group is comprised only of single we try to minimise the single other visitors. Sightseeing is undertaken by expert local guides who we consider travellers, following the same itinerary supplement charged by hotels, cruise and accompanied by a UK or local and rail companies. to be the best source of information. On a few programmes such as cruise tour manager. CHOICE OF FLIGHTS or rail programmes sightseeing may be shared with non-Jules Verne guests. EXTRA NIGHTS Where practical, we offer scheduled Extra nights at the first and last hotels flights from multiple airports or with UNESCO HERITAGE SITES (or on extensions or stopovers) are ‘low cost’ airlines. Brochure prices are We mention the number of sites normally available to allow you extra based on specific routes but other flight time to relax or explore independently. options may be available – let us know on The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization lists if you prefer an alternative routing or EXTENSION OPTIONS timing and we will endeavour to match which endeavours to identify and help your request. Connecting flights via protect the world’s most important Whilst our tours follow a fixed itinerary, London or other cities are available on cultural and natural heritage. For details you can personalise your visit by adding many long haul tours. please refer to whc.unesco.org. pre- or post-tour extensions. We also offer ‘Business Class’ upgrades

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Intro 002_003_v2.indd 3 17/02/2021 09:07:12 JULES VERNE EXCLUSIVES 7 nights from We are delighted to present our collection of unique exclusive £1995 charters. Cruise on smaller vessels in India, on the Douro, Mekong, Nile and Irrawaddy, as well as in Croatia. Or perhaps if you like the idea of slow, immersive travel, a trip on one of our canal barge cruises in could be a great alternative to coastal or river cruising. Our exclusive cruises allow for an enhanced excursion programme and on board experience, specially tailored for our guests in the company of like-minded travellers. Free cabin selection is an ROYAL BARGE ON THE DOURO additional benefit with our exclusive arrangements. Availability: Jun 2021 – Oct 2022 River and coastal cruises are a wonderful way to travel, allowing you Embark on the former Royal Barge, Spirit to relax and cruise through some of the most spectacular scenery in of Chartwell. This luxury barge sets the standard for the highest quality, intimate the world. With included excursions there is no better way to discover cruising in the stunning Douro Valley region. the treasures of each country, travelling in style from the comfort of Special Events: Quinta dinner & port tastings. your small ship. The need to only unpack once is a welcome benefit. Historical Vessel • Meals Incl. • UK Tour Manager • 2 UNESCO Sites • Group Size: 2 – 28

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PÉNICHE HAUTE PÉNICHE CHAMPAGNE PÉNICHE ALSACIEN Availability: 11 Jun & 6 Aug 2021 Availability: Aug 2021 – Sep 2022 Availability: Sep 2021 – Sep 2022 Travel by Eurostar to Paris for a barge cruise Travel by Eurostar to Paris for this exclusive A ‘Great Canal Cruise’ from to via the Châteaux of royal and barge cruise to Epernay and Reims on the Lagarde travelling past small villages, fairy- Vaux-le-Vicomte, artistic Barbizon and sacred majestic Marne canal through charming tale castles and wonderful forests, hills and Sens, an insight into France’s cultural, royal, towns, the Champagne region and historic valleys. Traverse 40 locks and the Arzviller religious and artistic heritage. cities, tasting Champagne every day! inclined plane. Walk or cycle between some. Meals & Drinks Incl. • No Single Supp. • UK Tour New Cruise • Meals & Drinks Incl. • UK Tour Meals & Drinks Incl. • No Single Supp. • UK Tour Manager • 2 UNESCO Sites • Group Size: 2 – 20 Manager • UNESCO Site • Group Size: 2 – 20 Manager • UNESCO Site • Group Size: 2 – 20

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PÉNICHE BOURGOGNE PÉNICHE SUR LOIRE PÉNICHE PROVENÇALE Availability: 15 Jul & 12 Aug 2021 Availability: Jun 2021 – Sep 2022 Availability: Jun 2021 – Sep 2022 By Eurostar to Paris for a cruise on the Petite By Eurostar to Paris for a cruise along A unique cruise along the Canal du Rhône Saône river & Burgundy Canal, from Port-sur- the Loire Canal from Nevers to Briare. from to Sète visiting , Pont du Saône to the medieval Burgundian capital of Pass French countryside, small villages & Gard, Nîmes, Aigues-Mortes, Montpellier & Dijon. Pass charming villages, historic towns, abundant vineyards, tasting local specialities Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert. Enjoy fine food & taste local products & Vins de Bourgogne. & wines including Sancerre & Pouilly-Fumé. wine with afternoons of gentle cruising. New Cruise • Meals & Drinks Incl. • No Single New Cruise • Meals & Drinks Incl. • No Single Meals & Drinks Incl. • No Single Supp. • UK Tour Supp. • UK Tour Manager • Group Size: 2 – 20 Supp. • UK Tour Manager • Group Size: 2 – 20 Manager • 3 UNESCO Sites • Group Size: 2 – 20

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EXPLORERS & EMPERORS SECRET WONDERS OF CROATIA Availability: Jun 2021 – Oct 2022 Availability: Sep 2021 – Sep 2022 A delightful sailing on the elegant small MV Explore the cultural heritage and natural Admiral, exploring the wonderful Dalmatian beauty of the islands and coast of less- Islands and the historic Greco-Roman, visited central Croatia from Split to Šibenik & Byzantine and Renaissance worlds. Wine Zadar on the small MV Admiral. Visits to Krka, tasting at Grgic and Heritage Evening. Kornati & Plitvice Lakes National Parks. 3 UNESCO Sites • Most Meals Included 4 UNESCO Sites • Most Meals Included • UK Tour Manager • Group Size: 2 – 20 • UK Tour Manager • Group Size: 2 – 20

13 nights 11 nights 10/11 nights from from from £5495 £2495 £2395/ £2595

THE NILE BY ROYAL STEAMER ASSAM & THE BRAHMAPUTRA THE BANKS OF THE HOOGLY Availability: 13 Sep 2021 & 13 Sep 2022 Availability: 3 Nov ‘21, 23 Mar, 16 Apr ‘22 Availability: 12 Oct ‘21, 2 Feb, 12 Apr ‘22 A ‘Royal Invitation’ to join this most Cruise along India’s iconic Brahmaputra A unique cruise through rural countryside atmospheric and luxurious cruise on the river including visits to Kaziranga National along the River Hoogly between Calcutta classic Nile from Cairo and the Pyramids to Park, home of the one-horned Rhino, Majuli and English Bazaar away from the tourist ancient Thebes and Aswan on board the island of monasteries and the vibrant former trail, with the opportunity to observe Indian 5-star restored deluxe paddle steamer. colonial capital of Calcutta. life from the comfort of a charming vessel. 4 UNESCO Sites • Full board on Cruise UNESCO Site • Jeep Safaris • Full Board on No Single Supplement • Full Board on Cruise • Egyptologist Included • Group Size : 6 – 24 Cruise • Group Size: 2 – 19 • Group Size: 2 – 22

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MEKONG EXPLORER FROM MANDALAY TO BAGAN BURMESE DAYS Availability: 7 Nov 2021 & 12 Jan 2022 Availability: 29 Nov 2021 & 4 Feb 2022 Availability: 29 Jan & 18 Feb 2022 An exclusive luxury Pandaw cruise from An unbeatable offer for our exclusive An exclusive Irrawaddy cruise on our Thailand’s Golden Triangle along the Pandaw top-rated cruise along the top-rated Pandaw ‘colonial steamers’ to ‘Mother of all Waters’ and through Laos, the Irrawaddy in the favoured season linking Mandalay, Bagan, the Irrawaddy Defiles and ‘earthly paradise of South East Asia’ with the city of pagodas with the colonial capital, Katha, setting of Orwell’s ‘Burmese Days’, timeless landscapes and traditional lifestyles. with a visit to Yangon. Excursions included. also visiting Yangon and Inle Lake. UNESCO Site • Full Board & Most Drinks UNESCO Site • Full Board & Most Drinks Incl. UNESCO Site • Full Board & Most Drinks Included on Cruise • Group Size: 2 – 18 on Board • No Single Supp. • Group Size: 2 –18 Included on Cruise • Group Size: 2 –18

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JV Exclusives Capsules.indd 5 23/02/2021 10:05:12 EUROPEAN CRUISES 7 nights from Discover a wide variety of European escorted river and ocean cruises £1555 with Jules Verne, which uncover an array of breathtaking scenery, historic cities, UNESCO sites and culinary delights. Every cruise unfolds at a leisurely pace allowing you to sit back and watch as you glide through the ever-changing scenery. Our choice of vessel is deliberate to reflect the flavour and ambience of the routing and our carefully selected partners share our ethos for a boutique style cruising experience, ideal for the discerning traveller ANDALUCÍA FROM THE WATER with an interest in culture, history and nature. Availability: July 2021 – October 2022 Your comfort and enjoyment is enhanced on most of our European Discover Seville and Moorish Spain including cruises as they are hosted by our own Tour Manager. Each vessel has Córdoba and the Alhambra, staying mostly in Seville with leisurely cruising to coastal an experienced captain, a professional and knowledgeable cruise Cádiz on the Guadalquivir River. 3 UNESCO director and an attentive crew to look after your needs and ensure the sites, excursions and drinks included. smooth running of the cruise. Early Booking Offer • No Single Supplement • UK Tour Manager • Group Size: 6 – 28

6/7 nights 4 nights 6 nights from from from £1695/ £860 £1645 £1995

VENICE FROM THE WATER VENICE & THE DUCAL CITIES & RIVERS OF WINE Availability: June 2021 – November 2022 Availability: June 2021 – September 2022 Availability: June 2021 – September 2022 Visit the charming UNESCO city of Venice Cruise from Venice on the Venetian lagoon Visit rival ports of La Rochelle and Rochefort, and cruise the lagoon leisurely on board the to Mantua along the Canal Bianco including cruise the Garonne, Dordogne & Gironde to CroisiEurope MS Michelangelo, with time 4 UNESCO sites with excursions to Vicenza, famous vineyards, châteaux & bastide towns. to explore independently or enjoy optional Verona, Mantua, Cremona and Parma. 2 UNESCO sites, excursions and drinks excursions. Drinks included on board. Excursions and drinks included. included. Bordeaux extension available. Early Booking Offer • No Single Supplement Early Booking Offer • No Single Supplement Early Booking Offer • No Single Supplement • UK Tour Manager • Group Size: 6 – 28 • UK Tour Manager • Group Size: 6 –28 • UK Tour Manager • Group Size: 6 – 28

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IMPRESSIONS OF THE SEINE PROVENCE & BEAUJOLAIS DANUBE WALTZ Availability: June 2021 – October 2022 Availability: June 2021 – October 2022 Availability: June 2021 – September 2022 A river journey from Paris to the coast of By plane or train to , visit the Cruise on the ‘Blue Danube’ in , Normandy through the magnificent scenery landscapes, heritage and tastes of the Slovakia & Hungary includes Imperial Vienna, that inspired the Impressionist painters, Rhône, Saône, Avignon, Arles & the medieval Dürnstein, Baroque Melk Abbey, visiting Monet’s house at Giverny, Honfleur & Camargue. 3 UNESCO sites, excursions and quaint Bratislava, the Puszta and magnificent Rouen. Excursions and drinks included. drinks included & option to extend in Lyon. Budapest. Excursions and drinks included. No Single Supplement • UK Tour Manager Early Booking Offer • Solo Group Departure Early Booking Offer • No Single Supplement • Group Size: 6 – 28 • UK Tour Manager • Group Size: 6 – 28 • UK Tour Manager • Group Size: 6 – 28

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SECRET DANUBE TRIBUTARIES OF THE RHINE THE SOUTHERN RHINE Availability: June 2021 – October 2022 Availability: June 2021 – September 2022 Availability: June 2021 – September 2022 Discover the lesser-known Danube, sailing Cruise five contrasting rivers linking France A new cruise from Cologne to Switzerland from the Black Sea, revealing dramatic and ; the Romantic Rhine, the aboard A-ROSA AQUA, cruising through the riverscapes that connect countries & Neckar to Heidelberg, the Main, the Saar and Rhine Gorge with visits to Mainz, Strasbourg, capitals once behind the ‘iron curtain’ from the Moselle to Roman Trier. 2 UNESCO sites, Colmar, Breisach, Koblenz and option to Bucharest to Budapest. excursions and drinks included. ascend Mount Rigi. Drinks & excursions incl. Early Booking Offer • UK Tour Manager Early Booking Offer • No Single Supplement Early Booking Offer • 3 UNESCO Sites • UK Tour • Excursions & Drinks Incl. • Group Size: 6 – 28 • UK Tour Manager • Group Size: 6 – 28 Manager • No Fly Option • Group Size: 6 – 28

7 nights 8 nights 9 nights from from from £1975 £1285 £2595

SECRET GERMANY COSSACK REVIVAL ANCIENT GREECE OF OLYMPICS Availability: July 2021 – August 2022 Availability: June 2021 – September 2022 Availability: Oct 2021 – November 2022 By train to Nuremberg for an unusual cruise Cruise on the mighty Dnieper River from A small ship sailing around the Peloponnese on board an A-ROSA vessel on the lesser impressive Kiev full of golden-domed and through the Corinth Canal with a guest known Pegnitz & Main rivers away from cathedrals to the lands of the Cossacks and lecturer on board, exploring Greece’s iconic usual cruise waterways, then join the Rhine the Black Sea to vibrant Odessa. Delve into ancient sites at Athens, Olympia, Delphi, to Cologne. Excursions and drinks included. the Danube wetlands by boat from Vilkovo. Epidaurus and Mycenae. New Cruise • Early Booking Offer • 3 UNESCO 2 UNESCO Sites • Excursions Included • Local Small Ship • Historic Vessel • 5 UNESCO Sites Sites • UK Tour Manager • Group Size: 6 – 28 Expert Guides • Group Size: 6 – 25 • Excursions Incl. • Group Size: 4 – 28

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ENCIRCLING THE CYCLADES DISTINCTIVE CRUISING THE CANARIES Availability: June – October 2021 Availability: May 2022 – September 2022 Availability: November 2021 – April 2022 A classic Greek island voyage, exploring the A wonderful cruise on a luxury maritime Cruise six varied volcanic islands off the stylish and cosmopolitan archipelago of the vessel, starting from Nice and cruising northwestern coast of Africa from Lanzarote Cyclades, including visits Santorini, Mykonos around the island of beauty. Visit , les to Tenerife. Including the islands of Gran and lesser-known islands. Option to extend Calanques de Piana, Bonifacio, le Cap Corse, Canaria, El Hierro, La Palma and La Gomera in Athens for two nights with sightseeing. les Villages de Balagne and Porto Vecchio. with all excursions and drinks included. Small Ship Sailing • Historic Vessel • Cultural New Cruise • Excursions, Meals & Drinks New Cruise • Early Booking Offer • UK Tour & Natural Wonders • Group Size: 2 – 28 Incl. • Early Booking Offer • Group : 6 – 28 Manager • Group Size: 6 – 28

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European Cruises capsules.indd 7 19/02/2021 10:02:21 EUROPEAN TOURS 7 nights from Whether you are searching for a short break or an escorted tour we £1195 have a fantastic selection of European tours on offer, just a short flight away. Europe is just one continent but reveals the ‘history of the world’. Experience an abundance of history, culture and beauty in some of Europe’s most incredible destinations. From the magnificent palaces of Spain and Portugal, to exploring the south east or ‘heel’ of Italy and the fascinating history on the Island of Malta. Or perhaps venture to SPAIN’S GOLDEN AGE some of Europe’s less discovered countries such as Slovakia, Ukraine Availability: June 2021 – October 2022 and Georgia. Each of which will offer a truly unique experience. Re-live the splendour of the ‘Golden Age’. Europe is indeed vast with great contrasts of landscape, heritage and Discovering palaces, magnificent Madrid, Segovia, Toledo, Ávila & Aranjuez. Stay in national character. Our tours have been carefully planned to ensure the UNESCO towns of Alcalá de Henares & an unforgettable trip. Toledo. Includes a tapas trail special event. 6 UNESCO Sites • Cultural Tour • Local Expert Guide • Group Size: 8 – 22

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POUSADAS OF PORTUGAL TRULLI & SASSI HERITAGE OF MALTA Availability: June 2021 – October 2022 Availability: June 2021 – October 2022 Availability: June 2021 – October 2022 Stay in Pousadas, a former monastery, manor Explore Italy’s fascinating Puglia & Basilicata Discover the Island of the Grand Masters and house and convent, located in magnificent regions from historic ports to Norman castles George Cross, from the historic capital to the countryside settings. Discover monasteries & & the Baroque splendour of Lecce. Discover coast and the countryside. Includes a visit palaces, visiting Guimarães Porto, Coimbra, the mysterious Trulli dwellings and Matera’s of the opulent Palazzo Parisio, gardens and Lisbon, Sintra, Braga, Setúbal & Sesimbra. Sassi caves, a most unique landscape. afternoon tea. Gozo extension available. No Single Supplement • 7 UNESCO Sites Private Palazzo Visit • Historic & Central Historic/Central Hotels • UNESCO Site • Historic Hotels • Group Size: 6 – 18 Hotels • 3 UNESCO Sites • Group Size: 8 – 22 • Local Expert Guide • Group Size: 4 – 18

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THE TATRAS AND BEYOND DISCOVER UKRAINE SECRET GEORGIA Availability: June 2021 – October 2022 Availability: June 2021 – October 2022 Availability: June 2021 – October 2022 Discover magnificent Bratislava, Slovakia’s Delve into one of Europe’s least discovered Revealing Georgia from the capital Tbilisi to Baroque capital on the Danube with its countries full of traditions & a long history. the coastal town Batumi; remote settlements authentic old town. Enjoy a stay at the foot Explore strikingly pretty & quaint Lviv in with flower-strewn meadows high up in the of the majestic Tatra Mountains, a walk at Western Ukraine and, linked by express train Caucasus mountains, unknown Black Sea Hrebienok and restored Krakow. the fast-evolving, green capital Kiev. coast and superb wines. Historic Hotels • 2 UNESCO Sites • Local New Tour • Central Hotels • 2 UNESCO Sites Prices Reduced • No Single Supp. • 3 UNESCO Expert Guides • Group Size: 6 – 18 • Local Expert Guides • Group Size: 6 – 25 Sites • Expert Guide • Group Size: 6 – 25

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Sete Cidades Lake Terra Nostra, São Miguel OVERVIEW KEY FEATURES São Miguel (1 night) Natural Wonders Terceira (2 nights) Jules Verne Sightseeing Faial (2 nights) 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites São Miguel (2 nights) Local Expert Guides Group Size: 6 – 22

Angra do Heroísmo

DEPARTURES & PRICES ASPECTS OF per person in a twin/double room TAP Portugal from Gatwick (2021)/SATA from Stansted (2022) THE AZORES 2021 – Mondays Jun 14 £1695 Sep 6 £1695 INTRODUCTION Heroísmo, the archipelago’s oldest city. Jun 28 £1695 Sep 20 £1645 Travel through small, quaint villages to Nine striking volcanic islands scattered Jul 12 £1745 Oct 4 £1495 Praia. Tour Biscoitos and its natural pools in the North Atlantic Ocean, which with volcanic origins. (B, L) Aug 16 £1745 combine wild landscapes with variations in DAY 4 Fly to Faial. At leisure or enjoy an language, cuisine and traditions. 2022 – Fridays optional dolphin and whale watching Each island has its own natural landscape excursion (£55). Two nights at the 4-star May 13 £1595 Jul 15 £1745 with one aspect in common, luxuriant and Hotel do Canal. (B, D) May 27 £1645 Aug 19 £1845 exuberant vegetation that radiates all the colours of the spectrum, speckled here and DAY 5 Boat trip to Pico Island from Horta Jun 17 £1695 Sep 9 £1745 there by bright wild flowers. Wonderful Harbour. Drive through UNESCO vineyards Jul 1 £1695 Sep 23 £1695 placid lakes that were once volcanic craters, and visit the Whalers’ Museum with free soaring cliffs, undulating countryside, a time in Lajes. Visit the rock formation Supplements per person of ‘Arcos do Cachorro’ with a tasting in confection of flora and fauna, geysers, Single Supplement – £425 (Oct £280) spouting mineral springs, and secluded Madalena. (B) coves are in abundance. DAY 6 Full-day tour of Faial Island including Price Includes Air travel and taxes, transfers, 7 nights’ São Miguel offers bubbling ground ‘ovens’ the harbour, windmill areas, caldeira, Capelinhos volcano and Ponta Furada. Fly accommodation, breakfast daily, 3 lunches and thermal waters, including hot springs and 1 dinner, itinerary as described, services of in Furnas, whilst Faial boasts the impressive to São Miguel for two nights at the 4-star local guides and representatives. If our specially and grand ‘Caldeira’ a protected nature Hotel Marina Atlantico. (B, L) negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of reserve made from a volcanic crater. DAY 7 Visit a tea plantation and the Furnas booking, a supplement may apply. Known for its whaling industry until 1984, Valley. Opportunity to swim at the thermal Note the main focus now is on watching rather water pool of the Terra Nostra Park hot Jun 14 – Part of the sightseeing on Day 6 will be on than hunting these species, which in springs. Lunch at the Terra Nostra Garden Day 4. season (Apr-Oct) range from sperm whales Hotel. Continue to Povoação, Ponta de and mighty blues, to bottlenose dolphins. Madrugada, Ponta do Sossego, Nordeste and Ribeira dos Caldeirões. (B, L) ITINERARY DAY 8 Return flight via Lisbon to London DAY 1 Fly from London Gatwick via Lisbon Gatwick (fly to Stansted direct in 2022). (B) (fly from Stansted direct in 2022) to São Miguel. Overnight at the 4-star Hotel Marina Atlantico. THE GARDEN ISLE OF MADEIRA DAY 2 Visit a pineapple plantation and Vista 4 nights from £695 do Rei, the Sete Cidades and Lagoa de Fogo Alternatively, enjoy a sojourn on this lakes. Continue to Ribeira Grande. Fly to sub-tropical paradise and haven of natural Terceira Island for two nights at the 4-star beauty, the perfect island for a relaxing Terceira Mar Hotel. (B) break with mild year round temperatures. Stay at a 4 or 5-star hotel, with an included DAY 3 Walking tour of UNESCO Angra do island tour and Special Event. Pico Mountain

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Piazza della Loggia (Brescia) Lake Iseo

SPECIAL EVENTS OVERVIEW KEY FEATURES Wine & Cruise Lake Iseo (7 nights) Classic Resort Jules Verne Sightseeing A guided private cruise to the villages and islands Local Expert Guides of the ‘Mountain Island’ on Lake Iseo and a Franciacorta wine tasting. Group Size: 6 – 16

DEPARTURES & PRICES per person in a twin/double room MOUNTAIN Alitalia from Heathrow 2021 – Saturdays ISLAND LAKE Jun 5 £1295 Oct 16 £1195 Sep 25 £1295 INTRODUCTION Franciacorta followed by a visit to a typical cellar for wine tasting. (B) A stay near the ‘secret’ Italian Lake Iseo Supplements per person exploring Monte Isola in the lake including DAY 4 Walk to the station for a scenic train Single supplement – £195 (Jun £225) visits to Edolo, Brescia and Franciacorta ride into the mountains to quaint Edolo. Half board (6 nights) – £225 wine region. Guided visit of the historic centre with its British Airways from Heathrow – £195 churches and fountains and free time to The famed Italian lakes of Como, Maggiore easyJet Gatwick, Manchester or Edinburgh – nil explore. (B) and Garda helped to coin the term ‘Lakes Price Includes & Mountains’ holidays, yet the one lake DAY 5 Relax or explore independently. (B) Air travel and taxes, transfers, 7 nights’ with a mountain in it (!) has been largely DAY 6 Walk to the station for a short train accommodation, breakfast daily, 1 dinner, forgotten: the smaller Lake Iseo containing ride to the hidden gem of Brescia, for a itinerary as described, services of local guides Monte Isola, where you step back in time and representatives. If our specially negotiated guided tour. Free time and return by train airfares are unavailable at the time of on an island of just 2,000 inhabitants, late afternoon. (B) booking, a supplement may apply. 11 villages, 6 miles around but rising to DAY 7 Relax or explore independently. (B) 2,000 feet – private cars are forbidden Independent Arrival and exploration is by boat, public bus or DAY 8 Return flight. (B) Save £200 on foot. This glorious mountain setting Note: Visits include some walking and rail and Arrival or departure transfer £95 near the Franciacorta wine region also boat travel. Note reveals “Torbiere del Sebino” wetland HOTEL ISEOLAGO – LAKE ISEO nature reserve. Historic Brescia boasts a An accommodation tax, payable locally is currently A 4-star hotel in the tranquillity of northern €1.50 per person per night. heritage from Roman temples to Baroque Italy’s stunning countryside. 5 minutes’ churches and Renaissance loggias, whilst walk from the lake and 15 minutes the Pinacotheca reveals works by Canaletto, from Iseo centre and port. Restaurant, Titian and Raphael. Enjoy a picturesque pools (Jun-Sep), spa, bar and WiFi (free). route by train from Iseo to elegant Edolo. 66 air-conditioned rooms with private ITINERARY balcony, hairdryer, safe, mini-bar and DAY 1 Fly from your chosen airport to satellite TV. Milan. Transfer to the 4-star Hotel Iseolago, close to the lake and medieval Iseo town for seven nights. DAY 2 Day cruise by private boat to Carzano on Monte Isola for a guided visit SECRET LAKE COMO followed by a ‘3-island’ cruise ending at 7 nights from £1195 Peschiera on Monte Isola for a guided visit Alternatively, discover the three corners and some free time. (B, D) of Lake Como from the alpine north to DAY 3 Morning walking tour of Iseo. In sophisticated Como town and the lesser- the afternoon, panoramic tour through known Lecco arm, staying at a Jules Verne favourite hotel. Franciacorta the vineyards and medieval villages of

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Noto Savoca

OVERVIEW KEY FEATURES SPECIAL EVENTS Catania (1 night) Cultural Tour & Natural Wonders Sicily from the Inside Vulcano Island (2 nights) Jules Verne Sightseeing A private visit to Palazzo Fiorini in Acireale; a tour Noto (2 nights) Improved Itinerary by private appointment with specialist guide in Ragusa (2 nights) Historic / 5-Star Hotels Ragusa Ibla of the ‘Circolo di Conversazione’ club, 2 UNESCO Heritage Sites the Donnafugata theatre and the private garden of Local Expert Guide Palazzo Arezzo-Bertini. Group Size: 8 – 22

DEPARTURES & PRICES SECRET per person in a twin/double room British Airways from Gatwick (easyJet from Gatwick-Apr) SICILY 2021 – Tuesdays Jun 1 £1595 Sep 21 £1595 INTRODUCTION DAY 4 Sail to the mainland. Visit Savoca Sep 14 £1595 Oct 5 £1495 village, a hillside setting for ‘The Godfather’ Recently, Jules Verne’s head of product had film. Private visit to a palazzo in Acireale. the opportunity to explore this wonderful 2022 – Tuesdays Two nights at Villa Favorita, near Noto. (B, D) island, staying in contrasting and charming Apr 19 £1495 Sep 13 £1695 DAY 5 Visit the Roman villa of Tellaro and hotels featured on our Sicily tours which all May 3 £1545 Sep 27 £1645 coped admirably with ‘Covid’ restrictions to its mosaics. Light lunch with wine tasting May 24 £1595 Oct 11 £1495 create a safe and rewarding experience. at Villa Giulia, a country manor. Travel to The successful TV programme ‘Inspector Sicily’s southern-most point and the fishing Jun 14 £1645 Montalbano’ reveals delightful settings village of Marzameni. Walking tour of Noto in south-east Sicily and inspired us to including the cathedral and exuberant Supplements per person create this unique and wonderful itinerary Baroque Palazzo Nicolaci. Free time for Single supplement – £295 including a rewarding group of UNESCO dinner in Noto. (B, L) Sea view upgrade (Hotel Therasia) – £75 World Heritage Baroque towns. DAY 6 Visit the caves of Ispica, an ancient Single Supplement – £65 British Airways Club Europe – from £125 The Aeolians, Sicily ‘secret’ islands are now a necropolis. Continue to Scicli with the UNESCO World heritage Site with still active mayor’s office and the ‘home of Inspector Extra Nights – Catania volcanoes. Stay at a fine hotel with views of Montalbano’ at Punta Secca. Two nights at Explore independently the Baroque regional all the islands (option of a cruise to view the the 4-star Hotel Villa Carlotta. (B, D) capital and enjoy its cuisine. lava of Stromboli island, which is of course DAY 7 Private tour of Ragusa Ibla including Hotel Principe (per night) – £65 where Jules Verne’s adventurers emerged the Gardens of Palazzo Arezzo Bertini, the Single supplement – £42 Arrival or departure transfer – £32 from their ‘Journey to the Centre of the Theatre of Donnafugata and the “Circolo di Earth’ in his classic novel!). Film aficionados conversazione”. Explore the city centre and Price Includes will also enjoy a visit to the Sicilian village of the cathedral. Free time for lunch in the Air travel and taxes, transfers, 7 nights’ Savoca used in filming ‘The Godfather’. old town. Visit Donnafugata Castle in the accommodation, breakfast daily, 1 lunch and Province of Ragusa. Free time for dinner in 3 dinners, entrance fees, itinerary as described, ITINERARY Ragusa. (B) services of a guide and local representatives. If our DAY 1 Fly from Gatwick to Catania. Overnight specially negotiated airfares are unavailable at the DAY 8 Travel to Catania for a walking tour time of booking, a supplement may apply. at the central 4-star Hotel Principe. including the Amphitheatre and cathedral. Independent Arrival DAY 2 Travel north to Milazzo and sail Return flight to London. (B) to the Aeolian Islands. Two nights at the Save £220 5-star Hotel Therasia on Vulcano island with Arrival transfer £32 Departure transfer included with group fine views. Sail to Lipari island to visit the SEA & SARDINIA citadel. Free time on the island. (B, D) Notes 7 nights from £1595 DAY 3 Free day or optional cruise (weather An accommodation tax is payable locally by all permitting) departing late morning to Alternatively, visit Sardinia and discover guests currently between €1.50 and €3.50 per person per night. visit the islands of Panarea and Stromboli, wild mountains, dramatic coast and with free time and then cruising back past fascinating heritage, staying in Cagliari, This is a full itinerary with some visits on foot and some uneven surfaces/inclines. Stromboli at sunset to see the lava flow Oliena area and Alghero with tasting of (£55, pre-bookable). (B) local specialities. 2022 dates available!

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Secret Sicily.indd 11 19/02/2021 11:31:32 8 nights from £1495

Portofino Courmayeur SPECIAL EVENTS OVERVIEW KEY FEATURES Drinks, Boats & Palaces Turin (3 nights) Cultural Tour Romano Canavese (2 nights) Jules Verne Sightseeing Prosecco and appetisers at Villa Matilde. Boat Genoa (3 nights) 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites to Portofino and along the Cinque Terre. The spectacular interiors and gardens of Palazzo Reale Local Expert Guides (Turin), Venaria Reale, Villa Principe & Palazzo Group Size: 8 – 18 Rosso.

DEPARTURES & PRICES per person in a twin/double room PEAKS, PORTS British Airways from Gatwick 2021 – Thursdays & PALAZZI Sep 9 £1595 Oct 7 £1495 INTRODUCTION DAY 5 Travel past medieval castles and through magnificent mountain scenery to 2022 – Thursdays In relatively recent times Piedmont was Courmayeur at the foot of Mont Blanc with May 12 £1695 Sep 8 £1695 instrumental in Italy‘s unification, having fine views of the Alps. Enjoy the wonderful Jun 9 £1695 Oct 6 £1595 been part of French-speaking Savoy with alpine setting and walk around the town. influence on both sides of the great Alpine Continue to Roman and medieval Aosta peaks. Under Duke Emanuele Filiberto in Supplements per person which is surrounded by mountains and has the 16th-century Piedmont became ‘Italian’. Single supplement – £475 (2022 £495) a Roman amphitheatre and forum. (B) British Airways Club Europe – from £195 As befits a former Royal capital, Piedmont is rich in culture with opulent palaces, DAY 6 Depart for Monferrato, one of Extra Nights – Genoa medieval castles and magnificent churches. Piedmont’s famous wine regions for a wine Grand Hotel Savoia (per night) – £95 (Sep £120) Liguria is a coastal strip nestling at the tasting. Continue to Genoa for a walking Single supplement – £70 (Sep £90) foot of vine covered mountains. Its capital, tour of the Palazzi dei Rolli area, then visit Price Includes the seafaring city of Genoa was once Palazzo Rosso. Three nights at the central Air travel and taxes, entrance fees, transfers, Venice’s great rival on the west coast 5-star Grand Hotel Savoia. Welcome drink at 8 nights’ accommodation, breakfast daily, and home to Christopher Columbus. It the hotel bar. (B) itinerary as described, services of local guides reveals a fascinating medieval core and DAY 7 A short drive to nearby Rapallo and representatives. If our specially negotiated many Palazzi. The Riviera Levante reveals and Santa Margherita Ligure, pearl of the airfares are unavailable at the time of booking, a supplement may apply. elegant Portofino and the ‘Cinque Terre’, a Ligurian coast. By boat to the famous quintet of villages clinging to the edge of village of Portofino for a walking tour. Independent Arrival vertiginous cliffs. Return to Genoa for a short walking tour Save £200 through Via Garibaldi and to visit Villa del Arrival transfer £45 ITINERARY Principe. (B) Departure transfer £35 DAY 1 Fly to Turin. Transfer to the central DAY 8 Morning train to Cinque Terre. A 4-star Grand Hotel Sitea for three nights. short walking tour around Monterosso. DAY 2 A walking tour of Turin including the Continue by boat along the coast to Palazzo Reale. Afternoon free to explore. (B) Vernazza and Riomaggiore. Return train to DAY 3 Visit the Egyptian Museum and the Genoa. (B) Palazzo Carignano. Enjoy a Bicerin tasting, DAY 9 Return flight to London Gatwick. (B) Turin’s traditional hot drink. Afternoon at leisure. (B) DAY 4 Travel to Mount Superga, SECRET ITALY overlooking Turin to visit its impressive 7 nights from £1445 baroque Basilica and royal tombs. At Alternatively, stay a week in Assisi, an Venaria Reale visit the Reggia royal palace, unspoilt medieval gem retaining the gardens and stables. Continue to Romano spiritual tranquility of St. Francis. Explore Canavase for two nights at the 4-star Orvieto, Urbino & Ravenna. Enjoy an aperitif historic Villa Matilde. Welcome drink and and Umbrian wine tasting at the home of appetisers. (B) your tour host, an art collector.

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Peaks, Ports & Palazzi.indd 12 19/02/2021 12:14:35 8 nights from £1795

Acropolis, Athens Meteora OVERVIEW KEY FEATURES Athens (3 nights) Cultural Tour Kalambaka (1 night) Jules Verne Sightseeing Delphi (1 night) 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Olympia (1 night) Local Expert Guides Nafplion (2 nights) Group Size: 8 – 25

Delphi

DEPARTURES & PRICES CLASSICAL TOUR per person in a twin/double room British Airways from Heathrow OF GREECE 2021 – Tuesdays Jun 1 £1845 Sep 7 £1895 INTRODUCTION DAY 5 Travel to Delphi (3 hrs) to visit Jul 6 £1995 Sep 21 £1845 the UNESCO site on the slopes of Mount From ancient architecture to sun-drenched Aug 3 £1995 Oct 5 £1795 Parnassus. Ascend the Sacred Way to the beaches, traditional tavernas to modern temple of Apollo, site of the Delphic Oracle. rooftop bars, Greece is truly packed full of Overnight at the 4-star Hotel Amalia. (B) 2022 – Tuesdays culture, history and charm. Take a step back May 10 £1845 Sep 6 £1945 in time and immerse yourself in the special DAY 6 Visit the Archaeological Museum of May 31 £1995 Oct 4 £1825 history of this ancient land, look no further Delphi. Continue to Olympia (3 hrs) to visit than our classical Greece tour. the Archaeological and Olympic Games museums. Overnight at the 4-star Hotel Supplements per person Set your sights on the famous Acropolis, Olympion Asty or Hotel Europa. Dinner at created in the 5th century BC and symbolic Single supplement – £545 (2022 £595) the hotel. (B, D) British Airways Club Europe – from £255 of the glory of Ancient Athens. Explore the monasteries of Meteora, travel to Delphi to DAY 7 Visit ancient Olympia including the Price Includes visit the UNESCO site on Mount Parnassus, temples of Zeus and Hera and the first Air travel and taxes, transfers, 8 nights’ discover historic Olympia – where the Olympic stadium. Travel to Nafplion for two accommodation, breakfast daily, 1 dinner, temples of Zeus and Hera await and explore nights at the 4-star Hotel Grande Bretagne itinerary as described, services of guides or Hotel Ippoliti. (B) and local representatives (entrance fees and the charming town of Nafplion, where accommodation tax not included). If our specially the 18th-century Fortress of Palamidi and DAY 8 Enter the citadel of Agamemnon’s negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of Bourtzi water castle line the landscape with ancient capital, Mycenae, through the Lion booking, a supplement may apply. architectural beauty. Gate to the royal tomb shafts and beehive Independent Arrival Planning a summer getaway? Why not tombs. Visit Epidaurus with its magnificent theatre. Explore the picturesque town of Save £250 join our new departures in July and Arrival transfer £45 August 2021. Nafplion at the foot of a cliff crowned by Departure transfer with group included Palamidi Fortress. (B) Notes ITINERARY DAY 9 Pass the Corinth Canal en route DAY 1 Fly from London Heathrow to to Athens for return flight to London An accommodation tax is payable locally, currently per room per day €3 (Athens €4). Athens. Three nights at the central 5-star Heathrow. (B) Hotel Divani Acropolis. Entrance fees are not included and are approximately €90 (€50 for visitors over 65). DAY 2 View the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, National Library, Presidential guards at Syntagma Square and the Panathenaic SECRET GREECE stadium. Visit the Acropolis and museum. – Welcome drinks party. (B) ALEXANDER & OLYMPUS DAY 3 Free day to explore the nearby Plaka 7 nights from £1395 and other sites. (B) Alternatively, follow in the footsteps DAY 4 Travel to Kalambaka (4 hrs) to of Alexander the Great and the Gods of Olympus, explore the Macedonian, explore the monasteries of Meteora. Greek, Christian and Byzantine heritage of Overnight at the 4-star Divani Meteora. (B) Northern Greece.

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Classical Tour of Greece.indd 13 16/02/2021 16:25:01 7 nights from £945

Hierapolis Ephesus

SPECIAL EVENT OVERVIEW KEY FEATURES Organic Farm Izmir (2 nights) Culture & Natural Wonders Pamukkale (1 night) 4 UNESCO Heritage Sites Visit one of the first organic farms to open in Kusadasi (4 nights) No Single Supplement Turkey where organic fruit and vegetables, including grapes and olives are organically grown Local Expert Guide Throughout for international export and wine and olive oil Group Size: 6 – 22 production with an included tasting. Early Booking Offer: For all 2022 bookings made by 31st August 2021, deduct £50 per person

DEPARTURES & PRICES per person in a twin/double room TURKISH easyJet from Gatwick 2021 – Tuesdays MEANDER Sep 14 £1195 Oct 12* £1095 Sep 28 £1195 INTRODUCTION DAY 4 Enjoy a visit to Roman Hierapolis and the calcified Pamukkale waterfalls. Travel Our word ‘meander’ derives from the to the ancient site of Aphrodisias. Continue 2022 – Tuesdays S-shaped bends of the River Menderes to Kusadasi for four nights at the 4-star Apr 26 £995 Sep 27 £1195 (translated as Meander), which leads inland Paloma Marina Suites Hotel. (B, D) May 10 £1095 Oct 11* £1095 from the west coast of Asia Minor towards ancient Hierapolis and Pamukkale, the DAY 5 At leisure or perhaps take a boat Sep 13 £1195 latter a unique natural phenomenon of hot across to the Greek town of Samos. (B, D) springs, pools and calcified waterfalls. DAY 6 Visit the Temple of Apollo in Didyma Supplements per person This coast was a major centre of classical and ancient site of Miletus renowned for its *NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT (limited availability) art, politics and trade. Later, continue to the Single supplement – £175 civilisations, home to two of the original Privately Guided – £895 ‘Seven Wonders of the Ancient World’, ancient city of Priene which includes the including the Temple of Artemis near Temple of Athena. (B, D) Extra Nights – Kusadasi Ephesus. The Greek Ionian League of DAY 7 Visit Ephesus, its ‘Terrace Houses’ Paloma Marina Suites Hotel (per night) – £40 12 cities founded about 1000 BC included museum and Basilica of St. John. Afternoon (Sep £55) Priene, Samos and Ephesus, the latter Single supplement – £30 (Sep £40) special event visit to Degirmen organic becoming Rome’s chief Aegean port. farm. (B, D) Price Includes The sanctuary of Aphrodite at Aphrodisias DAY 8 Return flight or extend your stay. (B) Air travel and taxes, transfers, 7 nights’ is renowned for its sculpture, the friezes in accommodation, breakfast daily, 7 dinners, its museum a surprise that could be said ACCOMMODATION itinerary as described, services of guides and local representatives. If our specially to rival the ‘Elgin Marbles’. Didyma, Miletus Mövenpick Hotel: A 5-star hotel in Izmir negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of and Priene are less-visited but rewarding with 185 rooms and WiFi (free). booking, a supplement may apply. ancient sites. Colossae Thermal: A 4-star hotel near Independent Arrival ITINERARY Pamukkale with 327 rooms and WiFi (chargeable). Save £250 DAY 1 Fly from Gatwick to Izmir and Arrival transfer £40 Paloma Marina Suites Hotel: A 4-star Departure transfer £60 transfer to the 5-star Mövenpick Hotel in Izmir for two nights. (D) hotel in Kusadasi with 72 rooms and WiFi (free). DAY 2 At Bergama (Pergamon) visit the Hellenic Acropolis and the Asklepion. Visit Kadifekale Castle, also known as Mount TURKISH DELIGHTS Pagos – The Velvet Castle with wonderful 7 nights from £795 views over Izmir Bay. (B, D) Alternatively, explore the Christian DAY 3 Visit the ancient site of Sardes, and Ottoman heritage of Istanbul with previously the capital of the Lydian visits to magnificent palaces, mosques Kingdom and where King Midas reigned. and churches. Enjoy a cruise along the Continue to Pamukkale for overnight at the Bosphorus, a rooftop dinner and a drink at 4-star Colossae Thermal Hotel. (B, D) the Pera Palace Hotel.

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Turkish Meander.indd 14 19/02/2021 12:17:31 7 nights from £1645

Kirkjufellsfoss Waterfall Ethnographic Museum, Glaumbær

OVERVIEW KEY FEATURES SPECIAL EVENT Reykjavik (1 night) Cultural & Natural Wonders Tour Herring Museum Hellnar (1 night) New Tour Enjoy a tasting of herrings and a glass of schnapps Akureyri (3 nights) Jules Verne Sightseeing at the Siglufjörður Herring Museum. Reykjavik (2 nights) Local Expert Guide Group Size: 8 – 22

DEPARTURES & PRICES JOURNEY TO THE per person in a twin/double room Icelandair from Heathrow CENTRE OF THE EARTH 2021 – Tuesdays Jun 8 £1995 Oct 5 £1695 INTRODUCTION Skútustaðargigjar and walk in the lava fields Sep 7 £1875 Dimmuborgir. View the Námaskarð hot Introducing new 2022 departures. In our springs and bubbling mud pool area. (B) civilised society we rarely give thought 2022 – Tuesdays to the mysteries of the forces within our DAY 5 Whale watching cruise from the May 17 £1645 Sep 13 £1895 small town of Hauganes. Visit to Kaldi planet but in Iceland these forces invade Jun 7 £1925 Oct 4 £1645 the imagination as they struggle to break micro-brewery, includes a tasting. Visit through to the surface by means of the small, colourful fishing village of Supplements per person volcanoes and geysers. Nature’s exertions Siglufjörður and its Herring museum. (B) have not ceased since the time land was DAY 6 Travel to Víðimýri to visit the Single supplement – £625 (May/Oct 5 £425; Jun 7/ Sep 13 £595; Oct 4 £375) pushed up from the North Atlantic seabed turf church. Continue to Reykjavik via Icelandair from Glasgow – nil by volcanic forces. Gauksmýri to get to know the famous Icelandair Saga Class – from £695 Icelandic horse. Tour of the capital to Extra Nights – Reykjavik ITINERARY view the main landmarks: The Pearl, DAY 1 Fly from your chosen airport to Hallgrímskirkja church, the National Hotel Klettur (per night) – £105 (Oct £75) Single supplement – £85 (Oct £50) Reykjavik and transfer to the 3-star Hotel Museum of Iceland, the harbour and the Klettur for overnight. famous 101 Reykjavik neighbourhood. Price Includes DAY 2 Journey to Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Optional visit to the Blue Lagoon (£125). Air travel and taxes, Fly Bus transfers, 7 nights’ where according to Jules Verne in his classic Spend two nights at the 3-star Hotel accommodation, breakfast daily, 1 dinner, novel, the centre of the Earth can be found. Klettur. (B) itinerary as described, services of guides Visit the small town of Grundarfjörður to and local representatives. If our specially DAY 7 Day at leisure or optional Golden negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of admire the Kirkjufell mountain and falls. Circle tour to Gullfoss, Iceland’s mightiest booking, a supplement may apply. Continue to the fishing village of Arnarstapi waterfall, the hot spring area dominated Independent Arrival at the foot of Mt. Stapafell. Overnight by Geysir and Thingvellir National Park at the 3-star Fosshotel Hellnar on the (£60). (B) Save £200 westernmost part of the peninsula. (B, D) Arrival or departure transfer by Fly Bus £30 DAY 8 Return flight. (B) DAY 3 Drive over a mountain pass and fjord Note: This is a full itinerary with most visits on foot to the Vatnsnes area and to the northern and sites with steps/inclines and uneven surfaces. part of Iceland. Visit a turf farm and folk museum at Glaumbær. It gives detailed insight into farm life in Iceland’s not so ICE & LIGHTS distant past. Stay three nights at Icelandair Hotel Akureyri. (B) 6 nights from £1495 Alternatively, travel from Reykjavik DAY 4 Tour of Akureyri, the capital of the to Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon and the north, situated by Eyjafjörður. Travel to incredible ‘iceberg beach’, UNESCO site Goðafoss waterfall, the waterfall of the Thingvellir National Park and frozen Gods and Lake Mývatn, which is known waterfalls, staying in remote locations for for its geological wonders and active bird the best chance to view the Northern Lights. life during summer. Visit the craters of Taste geothermal cooked food.

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Journey to the Centre of the Earth.indd 15 17/02/2021 11:15:11 9 nights from £3645

MV Ocean Atlantic OVERVIEW KEY FEATURES Oslo (Day 1), Longyearbyen (2) Wildlife Watching & Natural Wonders Kongsfjorden (3) On Board Lectures Smeerenburg (4) Access to Remote Bays Cruising Pack Ice at 80° (5) Excursions by Zodiac Monacobreen Glacier (6) Group Size: 8 – 28# Ny Ålesund (7), Vårsolbukta (8) Gardermoen (9), Return Flight (10) Svalbard

DEPARTURES & PRICES per person in a twin/double room – Cat. D cabin LAND OF THE SAS from Heathrow 2021 – Mondays POLAR BEARS Jun 21 £3645 Jun 28 £3695 INTRODUCTION DAY 8 At Vårsolbukta see the auk cliff and the lush moss tundra on which the Svalbard 2022 – Tuesdays Introducing new 2022 departures. reindeer love to graze. On the southern Jun 14 £4295 Jun 21 £4495 Experience high summer in the Arctic on shore of Bellsund, explore Calypsobyen in a cruise around the Svalbard Archipelago, Recherche Fjord, a heritage site from the Supplements per person one of the world’s last untouched Northern Exploration Company. Cruise back wildernesses with epic landscapes. Sail Single supplement – £2295 (2022 £2845) to Longyearbyen. (B, L, D) Cat. C cabin – £155 (2022 £445) along imposing glaciers, through drift ice Single supplement – £2545 (2022 £3695) and encounter walruses, Arctic foxes and DAY 9 Fly to Oslo and overnight at 4-star SAS Plus – from £515 reindeer – and of course polar bears. Quality Airport Hotel Gardermoen. (B) Price Includes ITINERARY DAY 10 Return flight to Heathrow. (B) Air travel and taxes, all port charges, AECO fees, transfers, 2 night’s hotel, 7-night cruise, DAY 1 Fly to Oslo. Transfer to the 4-star MV OCEAN ATLANTIC breakfast daily, full board on cruise including Thon Hotel Europa for overnight. Operated by Albatros Expeditions, the complimentary tea and coffee, on board lectures, DAY 2 Fly to Longyearbyen and transfer to 459 ft. Vessel is perfect for expedition excursions, services of expedition leaders, local MV Ocean Atlantic to embark. (B, D) cruising, with an international Ice Class expert guides and representatives. If our specially Rating of 1B. The strength and shallow negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of DAY 3 Cruise out through Isfjorden and draft allows extended voyages into isolated booking, a supplement may apply. north to Fuglehuken, and Lilienhook fjords, creating exciting adventures for any Glacier. Travel to the south side of Independent Arrival Arctic traveller. Renovated in 2016 with a Kongsfjorden and experience the unique Save £150 crew of 140 and accommodation for just cultural heritage of Ny-London. (B, L, D) Arrival transfer by Fly Bus £25 214 passengers over five decks. Facilities Departure transfer included with group DAY 4 Continue to the former whaling include a restaurant, panoramic lounge, Notes stations at Fuglesongen Island and library, observation deck, lecture theatre, # Whilst the vessel carries more, the group size Smeerenburg. (B, L, D) lifts, sauna, pool and gym. Cabins have specified refers to transfers and excursions. DAY 5 Cruise through the pack ice – polar twin/double beds, hairdryer, safe and TV. Excursions are by Zodiac or on foot, sometimes bear country at 80°where spectacular See vjv.com for full vessel description and over uneven ground and with some incline, so a glaciers dominate the scenery. (B, L, D) deck plan. reasonable level of mobility is required. There will be a combination of wet and dry landings. DAY 6 Cruise to Andøyan at 79° on Liefdefjord to a small group of islands also known as Duck Islands and cruise close to ARCTIC NORTHERN LIGHTS the impressive Monacobreen glacier. Go 4 nights from £1245 ashore in the Liefdefjord and enjoy a walk Alternatively, enjoy a spectacular short through the tundra of Reindyrsflya. (B, L, D) stay in the Arctic capital of Tromsø and in a cottage at a remote location on DAY 7 Sail in to Ny-Ålesund past Stuphallet Malangen Peninsula with fabulous views of cliff. At the Ossian Sars bird cliff, black and mountains and fjords and well away from Brünnich’s guillemots nest. Enjoy a walking light pollution for the best chance to view tour. Continue to Blomstrandhalvøya near the Northern Lights. Dog sledding, evening the northern side of Kongsfjorden. (B, L, D) walk and visit to Polar Museum included.

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Land of the Polar Bears.indd 16 17/02/2021 11:25:01 4 nights from £775

Krakow Wieliczka Salt Mine

OVERVIEW KEY FEATURES SPECIAL EVENTS Krakow (4 nights) Cultural Short Break Stained Glass Museum & Vodka/Liqueur Tasting Jules Verne Sightseeing Visit the stained Glass Workshop and Museum, a 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites gem of Polish Art Nouveau. Watch the production Local Expert Guide here and taste four different vodkas/liqueurs. No Single Supplement Guaranteed Departure Group Size: 2 – 18

DEPARTURES & PRICES KRAKOW per person in a twin/double room Hotel Wyspianski PRESERVED easyJet from Gatwick 2021 – Mondays INTRODUCTION DAY 4 Morning orientation tour of the Jun 7* £825 Sep 6*, 20* £825 old Jewish district followed by Schindler’s Introducing new 2022 departures. Jul 5* £795 Oct 4* £825 Enamel Factory. Afternoon excursion to Krakow lost its medieval position of Polish Aug 2* £825 Nov 1* £775 Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the oldest mines capital in 1609 and this consequent loss of in Europe. (B) importance restricted later development 2022 – Mondays DAY 5 Return flight. (B) and allowed its ancient centre to remain Apr 18 £825 Jul 11 £795 unspoilt and largely spared the ravages Note: This is a full itinerary with most visits on foot of the Second World War. Much of the including 800 steps at the salt mine. May 2, 16 £795 Aug 8 £825 wealth of Krakow flowed from the nearly ACCOMMODATION Jun 13 £825 Sep 5, 19 £825 1,000 years of operation of the Wieliczka Salt Mine, whose salt sculptures are a Hotel Wyspianski: A central, simple Supplements per person unique feature of the underground caverns. 3-star hotel five minutes’ walk from Market *NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT (limited availability) Square. Restaurant, bar, WiFi (free) and In the 20th century Poland suffered from Single supplement – £225 (Jul/Aug/Nov 2021 231 rooms with hairdryer and satellite TV. £185; Jul/Aug/Nov 2022 £195 ) both German and Communist occupation Hotel Amadeus (2021): A 4-star boutique Hotel Amadeus (2021 only) – £115 and a small area not far from Krakow *NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT (limited availability) juxtaposes two sites which could be said hotel in the Old Town a few steps from Single supplement – £295 (Jul/Aug/Nov £255) to represent the good and evil of this Market Square. Café, bar, gym and WiFi Vienna House Andel’s (2022 only) – £95 period. One is the Auschwitz-Birkenau (free). 22 air-conditioned rooms with Single supplement – £245 (Jul/Aug £210) concentration camp. hairdryer, safe, mini-bar, tea/coffee making British Airways from Heathrow – £30 (2022 – nil) facilities and satellite TV. British Airways Club Europe – from £225 ITINERARY easyJet from Bristol – nil Vienna House Andel’s (2022): A Ryanair from Manchester – nil DAY 1 Fly to Krakow and transfer to your contemporary 4-star hotel ten minute’s chosen hotel for a stay of four nights. walk from Market Square. Restaurant, Extension – Warsaw Restored Add a stay in Warsaw, Poland’s capital since the DAY 2 Morning walking tour of Wawel bar, gym, sauna and WiFi (free). 159 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, 16th century. Travel by train (2 ½ hrs) and stay at Hill including the 16th-century castle, its the 4-star Polonia Palace Hotel. Breakfast daily. royal chambers and the cathedral followed safe, mini-bar, tea/coffee making facilities 3 nights – £445 (Jul/Aug/Nov 2021 £415; Apr/May/ by the Old Town including the church of and satellite TV. Jun 2022 £425; Jul/Aug 2022 £395) St. Mary, St. Florian’s Gate, Cloth Hall and Single supplement – £205 (Jul/Aug/Nov 2021 the main Market Square. Afternoon visit £175; Apr/May/Jun 2022 £185; Jul/Aug 2022 £155) to the stained glass museum and vodka/ Price Includes liqueur tasting. (B) BALTIC CAPITALS Air travel and taxes, transfers, 4 nights’ DAY 3 Drive to Auschwitz-Birkenau. The 8 nights from £1195 accommodation, breakfast daily, itinerary tour of the museum, comprises both as described, services of guides and local Alternatively, explore the distinctive representatives. If our specially negotiated parts of the former concentration camp architectural styles of the Baltic and Finnish airfares are unavailable at the time of – Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau. capitals. Vilnius boasts beautiful Baroque, booking, a supplement may apply. Continue to Kalwaria Zebrzydowska vibrant Riga is known for its Art Nouveau, Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site, Tallinn retains its medieval character and Independent Arrival founded by Mikołaj Zebrzydowski. (B) Helsinki is home to Neo-classical. Save £150 Arrival or departure transfer £60

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Krakow Preserved.indd 17 24/02/2021 14:50:06

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New prices shown in white 8 nights from £845

Butrint Berat

SPECIAL EVENT OVERVIEW KEY FEATURES Lunch at a Local Home Kruja (1 night) Cultural & Countryside Tour Berat (2 nights) Jules Verne Sightseeing Visit an Albanian family in Dhoksat village and Saranda (2 nights) 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites learn about their life and history followed by a home cooked lunch. Gjirokastra (1 night) No Single Supplement Tirana (2 nights) Solo Group Departure Local Expert Guide Throughout Group Size: 6 – 25

DEPARTURES & PRICES per person in a twin/double room CLASSICAL TOUR British Airways from Gatwick 2021 – Mondays OF ALBANIA Jun 14 £895 Oct 4 £875 Sep 13 £925 Oct 18 £865 INTRODUCTION DAY 5 Visit Butrint, a UNESCO site situated amongst dense vegetation. Continue to Sep 20 £895 Nov 1 £845 Introducing new No Single Supplement Lekuresi castle for a spectacular view of the options and 2022 departures. Although bay of Saranda and the island of Corfu. (B) 2021 – Monday (Solo Group) Albania forms part of the Balkan Peninsula, DAY 6 Drive via the Blue Eye spring to the Nov 8* £845 the attraction is its remoteness and isolation from the rest of the region. The hillside ‘Museum City’ of Gjirokastra. Visit to the castle and Ethnographic Museum. 2022 – Mondays language is tantalising, sounds and words that seem familiar and which indeed Lunch at a village home in Dhoksat. Mar 21* £895 Jun 13 £925 reflect Albania’s past influences: Greek, Overnight at the 4-star Hotel Argjiro. (B, L) Apr 18 £895 Sep 12 £975 Latin, Turkic, Slav, but retaining its own DAY 7 Drive via the ancient site of Bylis May 9 £925 Sep 26 £925 notes, which date back to its distant to Tirana and stay two nights at the 4-star May 16 £925 Oct 17 £895 Illyrian origins. Hotel Opera or 4-star Hotel Theatro. (B) May 30 £975 Oct 31* £875 ITINERARY DAY 8 Visit the World Headquarters of Bektashi liberal sect of Islam. Ascend Dajti DAY 1 Fly from London Gatwick to Tirana. Mountain (1,613 metres) by cable car for a Supplements per person Transfer to Kruja, a previous capital during spectacular view of Tirana. Return to Tirana *NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT (limited availability) the resistance against the Turks under the to visit Bunk’Art, a unique anti-nuclear Single supplement – £155 (2022 £165) national hero Skanderbeg, for overnight at bunker built into a hill. (B) British Airways Club Europe – from £395 the 3-star Hotel Panorama. Privately Guided – £795 DAY 9 Walking tour of Bllok area, followed DAY 2 Visit the Skanderbeg Museum inside by visits to National History Museum and Extension – Durres Kruja castle and the Ethnographic Museum. National Gallery of Arts. Farewell dinner at Spend time at the seaside town of Durres along Travel to Durres to visit the amphitheatre the Albanian coast, 30 minutes from Tirana. Stay at an organic farm. Return flight. (B, D) and archaeological museum. Continue to the 4-star Royal G Hotel and Spa. Breakfast daily. Notes: This is a full itinerary with many visits on 3 nights – £195 (May/Oct £165) Berat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to some of the best examples of foot including some uneven surfaces and inclines. Single supplement – £85 Most of the travelling is along a well-established Extension available (May – Oct) Ottoman architecture outside Turkey, for road network but some minor roads may be in Price Includes two nights at the 3-star Hotel Mangalemi or poor repair. The order of sightseeing might change similar. (B, D) depending on flight schedule. Air travel and taxes, transfers, 8 nights’ accommodation, breakfast daily, 1 lunch and DAY 3 Explore Berat Castle and the Onufri 2 dinners, itinerary as described, services of Museum. (B) guides and local representatives. If our specially SECRET BALKANS negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of DAY 4 Drive to Apollonia, a city which booking, a supplement may apply. flourished in Roman times. Travel to Vlora, 7 nights from £1075 visit the Independence Museum, continue Independent Arrival Alternatively, explore the hidden gems along the breathtaking Albanian Riviera, of Montenegro with visits to Albania and Save £225 over the Llogara Pass, and stop at Ali Bosnia and Herzegovina. Stay in Tivat, Arrival transfer £20 Pasha’s Fort. Spend two nights at the 4-star Žabljak and Petrovac and enjoy visits to Departure transfer included with group Hotel Brilant or similar in Saranda. (B) Kotor, Cetinje, Ulcinj and Durmitor and Biogradska Gora National Parks.

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Church on the Spilled Blood, St. Petersburg St. Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow

OVERVIEW KEY FEATURES SPECIAL EVENT Moscow (3 nights) Cultural Tour Fabergé Museum Visit St. Petersburg (4 nights) Jules Verne Sightseeing A guided tour of the private Fabergé Museum. 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites The museum houses a fabulous collection of items Local Expert Guides by Fabergé, including the largest collection of Central Hotels Fabergé eggs. Group Size: 6 – 25

DEPARTURES & PRICES RUSSIAN per person in a twin/double room Standard Accommodation CAPITALS Aeroflot from Heathrow/to Gatwick 2021 – Fridays INTRODUCTION Church on the Spilled Blood. Visit to Peter Jun 4 £1375 Sep 10 £1275 & Paul Fortress and to the private Fabergé Introducing new 2022 departures. Jul 9 £1275 Sep 24 £1125 Museum. Enjoy a typical Russian pie and a Moscow was the capital of Russia from the Jul 16 £1275 Oct 8 £1125 cup of tea. (B) early 15th century. Red Square is one of the Aug 13 £1295 Nov 5 £1075 largest of its kind and is flanked by St. Basil’s DAY 6 Free day. Optional excursion (£85) to Peterhof Grand Palace, Peter the Great’s Cathedral, the GUM department store and 2022 – Fridays at its very heart, the Kremlin. ’Russian Versailles’, the park, gardens and the fountains (summer only). (B) Apr 22 £1195 Aug 19 £1295 St. Petersburg, the most beautiful of May 20 £1375 Sep 9 £1295 Russian cities, was the vision of Peter the DAY 7 Visit to the Hermitage, one of the Great who in 1703, ordered its construction largest museums in the world. (B) Jun 3 £1395 Sep 23 £1275 beginning with the Fortress of Peter & DAY 8 Return flight. (B) Jun 24 £1395 Oct 7 £1195 Paul; later bringing the finest European STANDARD ACCOMMODATION Jul 8 £1375 Nov 11 £1095 architects to create an elegant ensemble of Aug 5 £1275 Dec 2 £1095 palatial buildings. All hotels on this tour have a restaurant, bar, WiFi (free) and air-conditioned rooms with Supplements per person ITINERARY hairdryer, safe, mini-bar and satellite TV. Single supplement – £475 (Sep 24/Oct 8/Nov/Dec DAY 1 Fly from your chosen airport to Brosko Hotel: A modern, sleek 4-star hotel Moscow. Transfer to your chosen hotel for £265; Apr/Oct 7 £375; May/Jun/Jul 8 £555; Aug/ with 130 rooms, close to Arbat Street. Sep 10 £445) three nights. Hotel Ambassador: Modern 4-star hotel Deluxe Accommodation – £495 (May/Jun £435; DAY 2 Tour of Moscow includes the with 251 rooms, close to the Mariinsky Jul/Aug/Sep 9 & 10 £325) Single supplement – £625 (Apr £745; Aug/Sep 10/ famous Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Theatre and St. Isaac’s Cathedral. GUM department store and Moscow State Oct/Nov/Dec £445) Lufthansa from Heathrow/Manchester/ University. Visit VDNKH, the Exhibition of DELUXE ACCOMMODATION Birmingham (via Frankfurt/Munich) – £50 (Apr- Achievements of the National Economy. Golden Ring Hotel: A classic 5-star hotel Aug £125) Enjoy a tour of Moscow’s Metro. (B) with 293 rooms, centrally located. Privately Guided – £695 DAY 3 A morning visit to the Kremlin Taleon Imperial Hotel: A 5-star hotel with Price Includes including the Assumption and Archangel 89 rooms in an 18th-century palace. Air travel and taxes, transfers, 7 nights’ Michael Cathedrals and the collections accommodation, breakfast daily, itinerary of the Armoury which include Fabergé as described, services of guides and local Imperial eggs, state carriages, thrones and representatives. If our specially negotiated coronation dresses. (B) WATERWAYS OF THE TSARS airfares are unavailable at the time of booking, a supplement may apply. DAY 4 Afternoon journey on the Sapsan 7 nights from £1995 high-speed train to St. Petersburg (4 hrs Alternatively, navigate along the quiet Independent Arrival 15 mins). Transfer to your chosen hotel for rivers, lakes and canals between Moscow Save £300 four nights. (B) and St. Petersburg and pass through several Arrival transfer or departure transfer £45 locks to see the real Russia revealed. Calls Note DAY 5 A tour of St. Petersburg viewing are made at Uglich, Goritsy for St. Cyril’s This itinerary involves carrying luggage on and St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Admiralty and the Monastery and at magnificent Kizhi. off a train.

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Russian Capitals_right.indd 19 19/02/2021 10:23:35 10 nights from £1725

Geghard Monastery Tbilisi SPECIAL EVENTS OVERVIEW KEY FEATURES Geghard Monastery & Wine Tasting Tbilisi (2 nights) Cultural & Countryside Tour Kazbegi (1 night) Jules Verne Sightseeing Enjoy a performance of Armenian choral music in Tbilisi (2 nights) 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites the cave mausoleum at Geghard Monastery. Tsaghkadzor (2 nights) Local Expert Guides Taste a range of Georgian wines at a winery in Yerevan (3 nights) No Single Supplement Sighnaghi. Central Hotels Group Size: 6 – 25

DEPARTURES & PRICES per person in a twin/double room THE CROSSROADS Ukraine International Airlines from Gatwick 2021 – Thursdays OF EUROPE & ASIA Jun 3 £1775 Sep 2, 9 £1775 Jun 10 £1795 Sep 16, 23 £1775 INTRODUCTION old town. Spend two nights at the 4-star Tsaghkadzor Marriott Hotel. (B, D) Jun 17 £1775 Sep 30 £1775 Introducing new 2022 departures. Jul 8 £1775 Oct 7* £1745 At the crossroads between Europe and DAY 7 Travel to Lake Sevan, the largest body of water in the Caucasus. Enjoy a Aug 12 £1775 Oct 14* £1745 Asia sits the mountainous Caucasus region, flanked by the Black and Caspian seas. In cruise on the lake. Explore Sevanavank the southern part, known as Transcaucasia, monastic complex. Return to Tsaghkadzor 2022 – Thursdays lie two neighbouring countries that only and a ride up on the chair lift of Mount May 5 £1725 Jun 9 £1795 regained their independence after the Teghenis for a stunning view of the forested May 12 £1725 Jul 14* £1775 collapse of the Soviet Union. Explore mountains and Lake Sevan. (B, D) May 19 £1745 Aug 11 £1775 Georgia’s and Armenia’s rich, colourful DAY 8 Visit Noraduz cemetery with its Jun 2 £1775 history and undiscovered wonders. 900 khachars. Drive over Selim Pass to view one of the best pre-served caravanserais ITINERARY on the Silk Road. Continue to Noravank and Supplements per person DAY 1 Fly to Tbilisi via Kiev. Stay two nights then Khor-Virap, one of the holiest sites in *NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT (limited availability) at the 4-star Mercure Tbilisi Old Town. Single supplement – £525 Armenia. Spend three nights at the 4-star Privately Guided – £1145 DAY 2 Afternoon walk around Tbilisi’s old Tufenkian Historic Hotel in Yerevan. (B) Pre-Tour Extension – Azerbaijan town, visit Metekhi Church, Sioni Cathedral DAY 9 Visit Geghard Monastery and the and the Soviet Occupation Museum. (B) Complete your Caucasus tour with the Land of temple of Garni. Lavash demonstration. Fire. Spend four nights in Baku with a city tour and DAY 3 Visit Jvari Monastery and Tour of Yerevan including the History a visit to Absheron Peninsula and to Gobustan. Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Mtskheta. Travel Museum of Armenia and an ancient Travel to Sheki for overnight and Khan’s Palace. to Kazbegi to view the striking Mount manuscript repository. (B, L) Breakfast daily and one Azeri dinner. Kazbek, drive by 4WD up a mountain trail 5 nights – £795; Single supplement – £295 DAY 10 Travel to Echmiatsin to visit its to visit Gergeti Trinity Church. Enjoy a Post-Tour Extension – Kiev cathedral. Later, visit the Genocide Museum khinkali making demonstration and tasting. and Memorial. Armenian Brandy tasting. (B) For the opportunity to explore the fascinating Overnight at the 4-star Rooms Hotel. (B, D) capital of Ukraine, stay at the 4-star Alfavito Hotel DAY 11 Return flight via Kiev. (B) in Kiev. Breakfast daily and a city tour. DAY 4 Visit the cave town of Uplistsikhe Note: This is a full itinerary with most visits on foot 2 nights – £385; Single supplement – £115 and Stalin’s Museum in Gori. Return to including several sites with steps. Price Includes Tbilisi for two nights. (B) Air travel and taxes, transfers, 10 nights’ DAY 5 Visit Bodbe Monastery. Lunch accommodation, breakfast daily, 2 lunches and at a local village home and learn how 3 dinners, itinerary as described, services of churchkhela is made. Proceed to Sighnaghi SECRET MOLDAVIA guides and local representatives. If our specially for a walking tour and wine tasting. (B, L) 7 nights from £1375 negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of Alternatively, explore the secluded Republic booking, a supplement may apply. DAY 6 Cross the border to Armenia and visit the monastery of Haghpat and a local of Moldova, one of the least visited Independent Arrival countries in the world, the mysterious house of the Molokan community, enjoy breakaway territory of Transnistria and the Save £400 a cup of tea and some homemade sweets. vibrant, chic Black Sea city of Odessa in Arrival transfer £30 Continue to Diljian for a walk through the Ukraine. Enjoy tasting its superb wines. Departure transfer £15

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The Crossroads of Europe & Asia.indd 20 17/02/2021 11:59:47 14 nights from £1995

Marrakech Essaouira

OVERVIEW KEY FEATURES SPECIAL EVENTS Marrakech (3 nights) Cultural Tour La Mamounia & Riad Experience Rabat (2) Jules Verne Sightseeing Enjoy lunch at the exclusive, historic Tangier (1) Historic Hotels/Riads La Mamounia Hotel, a Marrakech landmark, Fez (3), Erfoud (1) Most Meals Included stay at a small, intimate historic riad of the Boumalne Dades (1) 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Angsana Riad Collection in Marrakech medina, Taroudant (1) Group Size: 5 – 22 enjoy a Moroccan meal at a riad in Fez and Essaouira (2) Marrakech.

DEPARTURES & PRICES GRAND TOUR per person in a twin/double room Air Arabia from Gatwick OF MOROCCO 2021 – Sundays Jun 13 £2145 Oct 17 £2245 INTRODUCTION DAY 9 Tour the ramparts of Fez and visit the Sep 12 £2195 Oct 31 £2245 Dar el-Batha Museum of local crafts. Explore Travelling north to south, fertile soils give Sep 19 £2195 Nov 21 £2095 the medina, the largest in the world and way to the desiccated sands of the Sahara. the Attarine Medersa. Riad Lunch. (B, L, D) Oct 3 £2245 West to east, cultivated coastal plains give DAY 10 Travel across the Middle Atlas to way to the intimidating might of the Atlas. 2022 – Sundays Erfoud on the edge of the Sahara (6 hrs) for Explore the major historical sites and overnight at Hotel Xaluca. (B, L, D) Jan 30 £1995 Sep 11 £2195 natural wonders of Morocco, whilst Feb 27 £2095 Sep 18 £2195 revealing its cultural diversity. This tour DAY 11 Early morning optional excursion combines a careful selection of riads, to the Merzouga Dunes. Travel to Mar 13 £2195 Oct 2 £2245 heritage and coastal hotels. Tinerhir (3 hrs) to visit the Todra Gorges. Mar 27 £2245 Oct 16 £2245 Overnight at the Hotel Xaluca in Boumalne May 22 £2245 Nov 20 £2195 ITINERARY Dades. (B, L, D) Jun 12 £2145 DAY 1 Fly from your chosen airport to DAY 12 Travel along the ‘Valley of a Marrakech for three nights at an Angsana Thousand Kasbahs’ to Ouarzazate. Visit Supplements per person Riad, located within the medina. the kasbahs of Tifoultoute, Taourirt & Ait Ben Haddou. Travel to Taroudant (4 hrs). Single supplement – £695 (May-Sep £745) DAY 2 Full-day tour including Bahia & Badia British Airways from Gatwick – £95 Palace, Saadian Tombs, Dar Si Said museum Overnight at the Riad Dar Zitoune. (B, L, D) British Airways from Heathrow – £190 (not and the souks. Riad dinner. (B, L, D) DAY 13 Visit Taroudant, known as a operating from May-Oct) DAY 3 Visit Majorelle Gardens & YSL ‘mini-Marrakech’. Optional carriage ride British Airways Club Europe – from £395 Museum. Lunch at La Mamounia. (B, L) (bookable locally). Travel to Essaouira (4 hrs) Extra Nights – Marrakech / Essaouira DAY 4 Travel to Casablanca (3 hrs) and visit for two nights at Atlas Essaouira. (B, D) Angsana Riad (per night) – £59 the Hassan II Mosque. Two nights at the DAY 14 A morning tour of the fortifications, (Mar-May/Oct/Nov £79) Sofitel Rabat. (B, L, D) medina and market. Afternoon free. (B, D) Single supplement – £49 (Mar-May/Oct/Nov £69) DAY 15 Return flight from Marrakech. (B) Atlas Essaouira (per night) – £55 DAY 5 A tour of Imperial Rabat includes Single supplement – £35 Mohammed V Mausoleum, Hassan Tower, Note: Exploring the medinas can be hectic and Half Board (per night) – £25 Roman Sala Colonia, Oudaya Kasbah. (B, D) includes a couple of hours of walking. Price Includes DAY 6 Travel to Tangier (3 hrs). Overnight at Air travel and taxes, transfers, 14 nights’ the Mövenpick Hotel. Visit the medina, port, accommodation, breakfast daily, 8 lunches and Kasbah and the palace museum. (B, D) 12 dinners, itinerary as described, services of DAY 7 Drive into the Rif Mountains to the SECRET MOROCCO guides and local representatives. If our specially Spanish colonial capital of Tetouan. Visit negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of 9 nights from £1495 booking, a supplement may apply. the ‘blue town’, Chefchaouen. Travel to Fez Alternatively, explore this beautiful country (4 hrs) for three nights at the Mariott Hotel from mystical Marrakech to the High Atlas Independent Arrival or Palais Ommeyad. (B, D) mountains and Atlantic coast, staying Save £200 DAY 8 Visit the Roman city of Volubilis and at historic accommodations in unique Arrival transfer £15 locations such as a riad or a kasbah in the Departure transfer £60 the hill town of Moulay Idriss. Lunch in Atlas Mountains at the foot of Toubkal. Meknes, then a tour of its ramparts. (B, L, D)

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Grand Tour of Morocco.indd 21 17/02/2021 17:59:09 7 nights from £795

Sidi Bou Said Uthina SPECIAL EVENT OVERVIEW KEY FEATURES The Ribat of Sousse Tunis (2 nights) Cultural & Countryside Tour Sousse (3 nights) Jules Verne Sightseeing A lecture on Tunisia’s history from a university 6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites professor in Sousse’s Ribat, one of Tunisia’s most famous and best preserved monastic fortresses. No Single Supplement / Solo Groups Local Expert Guide Throughout 6 Lunches and 6 Dinners Group Size: 4 – 22

DEPARTURES & PRICES per person in a twin/double room CARTHAGE Tunisair from Gatwick 2021 – Saturdays TO KAIROUAN Sep 11* £945 Oct 2* £875 INTRODUCTION ITINERARY 2021/22 – Saturdays (Solo Groups) Introducing new 2022 departures. DAY 1 Fly from Gatwick to Tunis. Four Nov 6* £795 Nov 5* £825 Now a suburb of Tunis, Carthage was nights at the Tunisian 5-star one of the great cities of antiquity, which El Mouradi Gammarth. 2022 – Saturdays thrived from the 8th century BC until the DAY 2 Visit the Roman site of Uthina in Feb 19* £795 May 7* £895 Romans finally razed it in 146 BC. Julius southern Tunis and Sidi Bou Said. (B, L, D) Caesar founded a provincial capital here Mar 19* £845 Sep 10* £945 DAY 3 Visit the well preserved, ancient and during the 3rd and 4th centuries its Apr 2* £945 Oct 1* £875 Roman city of Dougga. (B, L, D) university was the centre for the founders of early Christian thought. DAY 4 Visit the remains of ancient Supplements per person Carthage. In the afternoon enjoy the Bardo Venture behind the glorious beaches and *NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT (limited availability) Museum with its unique collection of hotel complexes to discover a land rich in Single supplement – £110 (Feb-Mar) Roman mosaics and Tunis medina. (B, L, D) the remains of Roman cities such as the Extra Nights – Sousse vast and elegant Dougga, the ‘Holy City’ DAY 5 Travel to Kairouan (3 hrs). Visit the Mövenpick Sousse (per night) – £45 of Kairouan. Great Mosque, Mausoleum of Sidi Sahbi (Feb-Mar/Nov £35; Sep £60) and the medina. Travel to Sousse for Marvel at Islamic architecture throughout Single supplement – £20 (Feb-Mar/Nov £15) three nights at the 5-star Mövenpick in the tour which also reveals Phoenician, Half board – £15 Sousse. (B, L, D) Carthaginian, Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Price Includes Berber and French influences. DAY 6 Visit the Roman amphitheatre of Air travel and taxes, transfers, 7 nights’ El Djem and museum. Continue to the Ribat Sousse is perfectly located on the coast accommodation, breakfast daily, 6 lunches and and Mausoleum of Monastir. (B, L, D) 6 dinners, itinerary as described, services of with endless stretches of beach, the town’s guides and local representatives. If our specially museum is a close second to the Bardo DAY 7 Visit Sousse Archaeological Museum, negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of in Tunis, both boasting an impressive medina and Ribat. Special event. (B, L, D) booking, a supplement may apply. collection of mosaics. DAY 8 Return flight to Gatwick. (B) Independent Arrival Note: Tunisian hotel ratings normally equate to Save £250 one category lower by British standards. Arrival transfer £15 On occasion alternative hotels of a similar standard Departure transfer £35 may be substituted.

GRAND TOUR OF TUNISIA 7 nights from £1195 Alternatively, visit Roman Africa on a journey from Carthage and the scenic north to medinas, the Sahara and the coast with influences from the Roman, Phoenician, Carthaginian, Byzantine, Arab, Berber and French. Roman Villa, Carthage

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Carthage to Kairouan.indd 22 17/02/2021 12:08:53 8 nights from £2245

Mövenpick MS Hamees Pyramids, Cairo OVERVIEW KEY FEATURES Pyramids (Days 1 & 2) Cultural Tour & Cruise Luxor (Day 3) Jules Verne Sightseeing Luxor / Esna (Day 4) Egyptian Tour Manager / Egyptologist Esna / Kom Ombo / Aswan (Day 5) 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Aswan (Day 6) No Single Supplement Cairo (Days 7 & 8) Group Size: 6 – 25 Return Flight (Day 9) Kitchener Island, Aswan

DEPARTURES & PRICES PYRAMIDS per person in a twin/double room Lower Deck cabin & THE NILE EgyptAir from Heathrow 2021 – Saturdays INTRODUCTION DAY 5 A short walk through Esna to its Oct 9* £2245 Nov 20* £2395 temple dedicated to Khnum. Sail to the Almost everyone who visits the Pyramids Nov 6* £2295 Dec 4 £2295 riverside temple at Kom Ombo for sunset. wishes they had the time or opportunity Cruise to Aswan. (B, L, D) to sail on the Nile. Conversely, those who 2022 – Saturdays choose a Nile cruise wish they just had DAY 6 Visit the High Dam with views of Jan 15* £2295 Oct 22* £2395 Lake Nasser and by boat to Philae temple time to view the Pyramids. We are therefore Feb 26* £2345 Nov 5* £2445 delighted to offer the combination of these and visit the Nubian Museum. Afternoon Mar 19* £2295 Nov 19* £2495 two highlights. The pyramids at Giza and felucca or private boat to Kitchener Island Saqqara are the tombs of the pharaohs, Botanical Gardens. (B, L, D) located either side of the Old Kingdom DAY 7 Fly to Cairo for two nights at the Supplements per person capital of Memphis. Cairo’s Egyptian central 5-star The Nile Ritz-Carlton. (B) *NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT Museum is the world’s greatest repository Main Deck single cabin (limited availability) DAY 8 Visit the Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Lower Deck double cabin for sole use – £645 of ancient Egyptian treasures including bazaars of Khan el-Khalili, Mohammed Ali (2022 £695) those from Tutankhamun’s tomb. The most Mosque including lunch. (B, L) Main Deck – £50 famous temples and tombs of the Nile Main Deck double cabin for sole use – £695 lie between Luxor and Aswan. Stay at the DAY 9 Return flight to Heathrow. (B) (2022 £745) recently renovated Steigenberger Pyramids MÖVENPICK MS HAMEES Upper Deck – £95 hotel close to the Pyramids before cruising Upper Deck double cabin for sole use – £745 Recently refurbished in 2018, this deluxe (2022 £795) and end your tour at the Nile Ritz Carlton, 5-star vessel has spacious public rooms, situated in the heart of fascinating Cairo. Steigenberger Pyramids – Cairo restaurant, lounge, bar, gift shop, a large Pyramids view supplement – £40 ITINERARY panoramic sundeck with plunge pool Pyramids view single supplement – £70 EgyptAir Business Class – from £795 DAY 1 Fly from London Heathrow to Cairo and WiFi (free/limited). 70 air-conditioned for two nights at the 4-star Steigenberger outside cabins (233 sq. ft.) with private Extra Nights – Cairo Pyramids Cairo. facilities, tea/coffee making facilities, Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo (per night) – £65 hairdryer, safe and mini-fridge. All cabins Single supplement – £35 DAY 2 Visit the Pyramids and Sphinx, then have picture windows except the Lower Pyramids view – £85 Memphis and Saqqara. Optional Sound & Deck and the two Main Deck single cabins Pyramids view single supplement – £50 Light at the Pyramids (£35). (B, L) (161 sq. ft.), which have portholes. Arrival or departure transfer – £15 DAY 3 Fly to Luxor. Transfer to the 5-star Price Includes Mövenpick MS Hamees for a four-night Air travel and taxes, transfers, 4 nights’ hotel cruise. Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor SECRET NILE accommodation, 4 night-cruise, breakfast Temple. (B, L, D) daily, 2 lunches in Cairo, full board on cruise, 14 nights from £3790 DAY 4 Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut and itinerary as described, services of guides Alternatively, return to Egypt, visiting rarely and local representatives. If our specially Colossi of Memnon. Visit a selection of explored temples, tombs and the Pyramids, negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Perhaps on the MS Darakum, sailing from Cairo to booking, a supplement may apply. view the tomb of Seti 1 or Tutankhamun Aswan with a rare opportunity to observe (subject to viewing restrictions, at extra an old way of life and ancient sites largely Independent Arrival charge). Sail to Esna. (B, L, D) unvisited. 2022 dates now available. Save £550; Arrival or departure transfer £15

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Pyramids & the Nile.indd 23 19/02/2021 10:28:05 12 nights from £3595

Luxor Temple Mövenpick MS Darakum SPECIAL EVENTS OVERVIEW KEY FEATURES Luxor Temple by Night & Aswan (Days 1 & 2) Culture & Riverscapes Old Winter Palace Cocktail Reception Kom Ombo / Edfu (3) Jules Verne Sightseeing Luxor (4 & 5), Qena / Naga Hammadi (6) 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites A private cocktail reception at the Victorian El Balyana / Abydos / Sohag (7) No Single Supplement Lounge in the Old Winter Palace, where Howard Asyut / Amarna (8), Amarna / Minya (9) Egyptian Tour Manager / Egyptologist Carter announced the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in November 1922. A memorable Beni Hassan / Beni Suef (10) On Board Lectures visit to the illuminated Luxor Temple. Cairo (11 & 12), Return Flight (13) Group Size: 6 – 25

DEPARTURES & PRICES per person in a Lower Deck twin/double cabin THE 600-MILE Egyptair from Heathrow 2021 NILE Sep 1* (Wed) £3695 Oct 23* (Sat) £3795 two locks. Visit the newly opened Sohag Sep 27* (Mon) £3745 INTRODUCTION museum. Galabeya party. (B, L, D) The ‘full Nile cruise’ discovering Egypt’s 2022 pharaonic ancient history with less-visited DAY 8 Sail to Asyut, then to Tel el Amarna, viewing en route Prince Tawadros’ Feb 11 (Fri) £3795 Sep 1* (Thu) £3895 sites, magnificent temples with ancient Thebes the highlight until reaching the monastery from the Nile. A talk on Mar 9* (Wed) £3795 Sep 27* (Tue) £3895 mighty Pyramids. The re-opening of the Akhenaten and Nefertiti. (B, L, D) Apr 4* (Mon) £3795 Oct 23* (Sun) £3995 Nile between ancient Thebes and Cairo DAY 9 Visit the northern tombs and royal Apr 30* (Sat) £3595 allows an extended cruise of discovery, tomb of Akhenaten at Amarna. Visit the ideal for first or second time visitors to tombs and catacombs of Tuna el-Gebel and Supplements per person Egypt with 2022 dates now available. Ashmunein Museum. Sail to Minya. (B, L, D) *NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT Lower Deck double ITINERARY DAY 10 Visit the Middle Kingdom tombs at cabin for sole use (limited availability) Beni Hassan. Sail to Beni Suef. (B, L, D) Double for sole use – £995 (2022 £1095) DAY 1 Fly from Heathrow to Aswan. Twelve Main Deck – £245 nights on 5-star Mövenpick MS Darakum. DAY 11 Sail to Cairo. A talk on the Pyramids. Double for sole use – £1295 Visit the church, museum and synagogue DAY 2 Visit the High Dam, Philae Temple Upper decks – £325 (2022 £395) of Coptic Cairo. Oriental Takht music and Nubian Museum. Bird watching cruise Junior Suite (Main Deck) – £595 performance. (B, L, D) Senior Suite – £945 (2022 £995) to Kitchener Island. Manager’s cocktail Panorama Suite – £1295 party. (B, L, D) DAY 12 Full-day visit to the Pyramids and Egyptian Museum. (B, L, D) Extra Nights – Aswan DAY 3 Optional tour to Abu Simbel (4 hrs DAY 13 Return flight to Heathrow. (B, L) Sofitel Old Cataract (per night) – £225 each way by road, pre-bookable £89). Sail (May – Sep £185) to Kom Ombo to visit the riverside temple. MÖVENPICK MS DARAKUM Single supplement – £195 (May – Sep £115) Talk on hieroglyphics. Sail to Edfu. Nubian Arrival or departure transfer – £12 show on board. (B, L, D) A 5-star vessel offering a high standard of service. Restaurant, lounge, bar, sun deck Extra Nights – Cairo DAY 4 Sail to Luxor. Special Event: ‘Luxor with plunge pool and WiFi (free/limited). Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo (per night) – £65 Temple by Night and Cocktail at the Old 52 air-conditioned outside cabins with Single supplement – £35 Winter Palace’. (B, L, D) private facilities, hairdryer, safe, tea/coffee Pyramids view – £85 Pyramids view single supplement – £50 DAY 5 Visit the Valley of the Kings making facilities and TV. Arrival or departure transfer – £15 (possibility of visiting the tomb of Tutankhamun or Seti I at extra charge), the Price Includes Colossi of Memnon and Howard Carter’s Air travel and taxes, transfers, 12 night- house. Visit of Karnak Temple. (B, L, D) THE ORIGINAL NILE cruise, full board on cruise vessel, itinerary as 10 nights from £2995 described, excursions, Egyptian tour manager / DAY 6 Sail to Qena. Visit Denderah’s Egyptologist, local representatives. If our specially Temple of Hathor. Birdwatching Alternatively, return to Egypt sailing into the negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of presentation. (B, L, D) desert from Cairo to ancient Thebes visiting booking, a supplement may apply. the Pyramids and rarely explored temples DAY 7 Talk on the Nile about local life. Sail and tombs. A great opportunity to observe Independent Arrival to El Balyana to visit Abydos temple and an old way of life and ancient sites largely Save £450; Arrival or departure transfer £15 the temple of Seti I. Sail to Sohag passing unvisited. 2022 dates available.

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The 600-Mile Nile.indd 24 19/02/2021 10:30:43 PRICES New pricesSave shownREDUCED up to in £200white

9 nights from £2795

OVERVIEW KEY FEATURES SPECIAL EVENTS Nairobi (1 night) Wildlife Experience Lunch at the Ark Lodge & Bush Dinner Aberdare NP (2 nights) Jules Verne Sightseeing Lunch at the quirky and iconic Ark Lodge, set in Lake Elementaita (1 night) UNESCO Site: Great Rift Valley the heart of Aberdare National Park, with time to Masai Mara (3 nights) Local Expert Guides observe the wildlife at the waterhole. Lake Naivasha (1 night) Solo Group Departures Enjoy a more personal experience with nature as Flight (1 night) Guaranteed Departure wilderness becomes your dinning room with a Group Size: 2 – 6 bush dinner at Aberdare Country Club.

DEPARTURES & PRICES A KENYAN per person in a twin/double room British Airways from Heathrow SAFARI 2021 – Saturdays Jun 12 £2795 Aug 7 £3595 INTRODUCTION DAY 4 Travel through the Great Rift Jun 19 £2795 Aug 21 £3395 Valley via Thomson’s Falls to Lake Nakuru Kenya reveals a massive concentration of Jul 10 £2995 Sep 4 £3195 (3 ½ hrs). Game drive. Overnight at large animals – predators and prey alike the Sunbird Lodge overlooking Lake Jul 17 £3095 Sep 18 £3095 are easily observed. Home to thousands Elementaita. (B, L, D) Jul 24 £3395 Oct 2 £2895 of animals, the Masai Mara game drives are a real highlight, this improved itinerary DAY 5 Travel to the Masai Mara (7 hrs) 2021 – Saturday (Solo Group) gives more opportunity to witness nature for three nights at the Loyk Mara Tented spectacles by staying there longer. Camp on the borders of the Masai Mara. Nov 6* £2895 Sundowner nature walk. (B, L, D) Renowned for the annual Great Migration 2022 – Saturdays (normally Aug-Sep), to and from DAY 6 Optional balloon ride (£370, neighbouring Serengeti, of zebra, gazelles pre-bookable). Full-day game drive. (B, L, D) Jan 22 £2895 Aug 6 £3395 and a million wildebeest, ‘the Mara’ is a Big DAY 7 Full-day game drive. (B, L, D) Feb 5 £2945 Aug 20 £3295 Five reserve and a Big Cat haunt. DAY 8 Depart for Lake Naivasha (5 hrs) for Feb 19 £2895 Sep 3, 17 £3195 The savanna grasslands of East Africa offer overnight at Sawela Lodge. Visit Elsamere Mar 5 £2895 Oct 1 £3145 the most famous wildlife spectacle in the and the ‘Born Free’ museum at the home of Jun 18 £2895 Nov 19 £3095 world. Along with the incredible sights of the Adamson family with ‘High Tea’. (B, L, D) Jul 23 £3295 thousands of game animals is a virtually DAY 9 Morning boat ride. Travel to Nairobi unrivalled variety of birdlife. Lakes Naivasha for the return flight. (B, L) and Nakuru also reveal great variety of birds 2022 – Saturdays (Solo Groups) and animals. DAY 10 Arrive at London Heathrow. May 14* £2895 Nov 5* £3095 Notes: Some travel is on unmade, bumpy roads. Huge skies dome over lakes and deserts, 4x4 land cruisers with open-top option exclusive to Supplements per person forests and savannah, palm grove shores Jules Verne for a maximum of 6 guests. Two groups and the Great Rift Valley, one of the natural of up to 6 may operate. *NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT (limited availability) wonders of the world. Single supplement – £395 (2022 £425) ACCOMMODATION British Airways World Traveller Plus – from £495 The habitats of abundant wildlife, the All hotels/lodges have a restaurant, rooms British Airways Club World – from £1895 ancestral home of Masai tribes and Privately Guided – £595 successful conservation are revealed. with private facilities and WiFi (free). Extension – Mombasa ITINERARY Stay at Leopard Beach Resort on Diani beach. Half DAY 1 Fly direct from Heathrow to Nairobi. board included. 4 nights – £475 WILD MASAI MARA Single supplement – £95 (Jan-Mar £125) Overnight at the Tamarind Tree hotel. No single supplement – May/Jun DAY 2 Travel to Aberdare National Park 5 nights from £2595 Price Includes (3 hrs). Lunch at The Ark and game Alternatively, immerse yourself in the wild drive. Two nights at Aberdare Country at this classic African safari experience at Air travel and taxes, park entry fees, transfers, 8 nights’ accommodation, breakfast daily, Club. (B, L, D) the luxurious and iconic Governors’ Camp, the original riverside location best for both 8 lunches & 7 dinners, itinerary as described, DAY 3 Half-day game drive at Solio Ranch scenery and safari where landmark TV such services of guides and local representatives. If our private conservancy. Bush dinner. (B, L, D) as ‘Dynasties’ & ‘Big Cat Tales’ was filmed. specially negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of booking, a supplement may apply.

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A Kenyan Safari.indd 25 19/02/2021 12:19:59 10 nights from £4895

OVERVIEW KEY FEATURES Flight (1 night) Wildlife & Natural Wonders Nxai Pan (3 nights) Jules Verne Sightseeing Okavango Delta (2 nights) No Single Supplement Pom Pom Island (3 nights) Guaranteed Departure Flight (1 night) Group Size: 2 – 8

Okavango Delta

DEPARTURES & PRICES per person in a twin/double room BOTSWANA Virgin Atlantic/Air Botswana from Heathrow 2021 – Fridays EXPLORER Jul 17 £6295 Nov 7* £5495 Aug 27 £6295 Dec 3* £4895 INTRODUCTION variety of wildlife and birdlife that can be viewed from your verandah. Afternoon Botswana is a top African safari destination, game drive. (L, D) 2022 – Fridays offering an extensive mix of plant Jan 21* £4995 Jul 15 £6295 and animal life as a result of different DAY 3 Full-day game drive visiting the famous Baines’ Baobabs, immortalised Feb 11* £4995 Aug 26 £6295 habitats. For the truly authentic Botswana experience, hop into a mokoro and glide in 1862 in paintings by the artist and Mar 18* £4995 Nov 4* £5495 through the waterways of the Delta to adventurer Thomas Baines, a member Apr 15* £5795 Dec 2* £4995 view elephants, hippos and the rare Red of Livingstone’s expedition, indeed after May 20* £5995 Lechwe. The Okavango Delta represents 150 years, the trees look virtually the same one of the largest wetland wilderness, – testament to their age. Enjoy a picnic Supplements per person the life that it generates is something so lunch by these magnificent giants. (B, L, D) *NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT (limited availability) special that every traveller must witness DAY 4 Bush walk with San bushmen tracker. Single supplement – £995 in their lifetime. When the floods arrive in Learn how they lived, hunted, gathered May, the main channels – home to hippos, Extension – Kalahari food, found water sources and medicinal crocodiles and bream – find their way plants. Afternoon game drive. (B, L, D) Enhance your safari experience at Tau Pan Camp, around lush grasslands. Between July and the first semi-permanent camp inside the Central DAY 5 Morning game drive. Fly to Gunn’s Kalahari Game Reserve with incredible views September over 200,000 animals migrate Camp at the Okavango Delta for two nights. overlooking the beautiful Tau Pan. Kalahari from the baking desert to this gigantic Afternoon game viewing by mokoro on the species include oryx, desert-adapted springbok, oasis. Lions, leopards, cheetahs and wild channels of the Delta (game drive if water jackals, hyena and wildebeest. Includes two dogs find sanctuary here alongside herds levels low). (B, L, D) activities per day and full board. of wildebeests, buffaloes and zebras. Our 3 nights – £1795 properties are uniquely situated to afford DAY 6 Morning game walk. Free afternoon Single supplement – £595 to enjoy the lodge’s unique setting and Not available in May & July our guests an unforgettable stay. Pom Pom Island in a private concession in the witness an amazing sunset. (B, L, D) Price includes heart of the Okavango Delta lies on the DAY 7 Morning game drive or mokoro. Fly Air travel and taxes, transfers, 8 nights’ western border of Moremi Game Reserve to Pom Pom Island in a private concession accommodation, breakfast daily, 8 lunches and with superb scenery and consistent game in the heart of the Delta. Sunset cruise. 8 dinners, park fees, itinerary as described, services Three nights at Pom Pom Camp. (B, L, D) of guides and local representatives. If our specially viewing. Nxai Pan National Park and its negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of fossil pan, are well-known for its cheetah DAY 8 Morning and afternoon game booking, a supplement may apply. population but the biggest draw is the drives. (B, L, D) zebras that migrate to the area in the first Independent Arrival DAY 9 Morning and afternoon game drives months of the year – the second largest or game viewing by mokoro. (B, L, D) Save £900 animal migration in Southern Africa. Arrival & departure transfer included with the DAY 10 Morning game drive. Fly to Maun group ITINERARY for your return flight. (B) Note DAY 1 Fly overnight from Heathrow to DAY 11 Arrive at London Heathrow. A luggage allowance of 20kg per person in soft or Maun via Johannesburg. Note: Some travel is on unmade, bumpy roads small bags is applicable for internal flights. DAY 2 Fly to Nxai Pan Camp for three and it is sometimes necessary to ‘climb’ into the nights. The camp’s waterhole attracts a safari vehicle.

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Botswana Explorer.indd 26 19/02/2021 10:41:09 15 nights from £5995

OVERVIEW KEY FEATURES Flight (1 night) Wildlife & Natural Wonders Luangwa River (3 nights) Exclusive Arrangement Nsefu / Nkwali (2 nights) UNESCO Site: Lake Malawi National Park Pumulani (3 nights) No Single Supplement Kuthengo (2 nights) Guaranteed Departure Mkulumadzi (3 nights) Group Size: 2 – 6 Flight (1 night) Kuthengo Camp

DEPARTURES & PRICES ROBIN POPE per person in a twin/double room Ethiopian Airlines from Heathrow SAFARIS 2021 – Saturdays Oct 9 £6995 Nov 6 £5995 INTRODUCTION DAY 7 Fly to Lilongwe and transfer to Oct 23 £7045 Nov 13 £5995 Pumulani (3 hrs) for three nights on Lake Robin Pope founded his safari company Malawi. (B, L, D) 30 years ago establishing a high reputation 2022 – Saturdays for small, luxurious, intimate and remote DAY 8 Free day. Sunset dhow Apr 16* £5995 Nov 5 £6095 cruise. (B, L, D) camps in pristine wilderness areas, with Oct 8 £7245 Nov 12 £6095 unrivalled game viewing. DAY 9 Time to relax. Village walk. (B, L, D) Oct 22 £7245 Malawi’s big draw is Lake Malawi, stretching DAY 10 Scenic transfer to Kuthengo 500km along the border. Liwonde is home Camp (3 hrs) in Liwonde NP. Enjoy lunch Supplements per person to elephant, rhinos, crocodile, lion, cheetah looking over Shire River. Evening game and prolific birdlife whilst Majete is a ‘Big drive. (B, L, D) NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT (limited availability) Ethiopian Airlines Business Class – from £1995 Five’ reserve. Zambia’s premier national DAY 11 Explore Shire River and park, South Luangwa is best known for lagoons. (B, L, D) Price Includes its breathtaking scenery and density Air travel and taxes, transfers, 13 nights’ of animals; herds of elephants, hippos, DAY 12 Drive to Mkulumadzi (5 hrs) in accommodation, breakfast daily, full board impalas, giraffes and buffaloes wander on Majete Wildlife Reserve. (B, L, D) and drinks, itinerary as described, services of the open plains; high density of leopards, DAY 13 Includes 2 activities per day: game guides and local representative. If our specially drives, boat safaris, bush walks, hiking negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of making it one of the best places in the booking, a supplement may apply. world to see them. Majete Hill, black rhino tracking, cultural Independent Arrival None of this comes at a low price but our tours, birding on the Shire River and game special arrangement is able to offer an viewing from a hide. (B, L, D) Save £800 Arrival and departure transfer with group included excellent tariff including game viewing, DAY 14 Enjoy your chosen food and drinks on safari. activities. (B, L, D) Note ITINERARY DAY 15 Transfer to Blantyre for your return *Nsefu camp is closed due to the water levels and will overnight flight via Addis Ababa. (B, L) be substituted by Nkwali Camp. DAY 1 Fly overnight from London DAY 16 Arrive at London Heathrow. Heathrow to Lusaka via Addis Ababa. DAY 2 Fly to Mfuwe and transfer to South Luangwa NP. Three nights at the Luangwa River Camp. (D) DAY 3 Morning game drive. Afternoon/ early evening game drive. (B, L, D) RPS - PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR DAY 4 Morning game drive. Afternoon/ 19 March 2022 early evening game drive. (B, L, D) An unique opportunity to benefit from the knowledge of a wildlife photographer DAY 5 Game drive to Nsefu Camp for two and visit an iconic safari destination: nights. Afternoon game drive. (B, L, D) South Luangwa National Park, a truly DAY 6 Full-day game drive. (B, L, D) photographer’s paradise! 7 nights – £5445 Pumulani Lodge

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Robin Pope Safaris.indd 27 19/02/2021 10:43:47

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OVERVIEW KEY FEATURES Flight (1 night) Wildlife & Natural Wonders Victoria Falls (2 nights) Jules Verne Sightseeing Chobe National Park (3 nights) 5-Star Historic Hotel Okavango Delta (3 nights) No Single Supplement Victoria Falls (1 night) Solo Group Departures Flight (1 night) Guaranteed Departure Group Size: 2 – 8

DEPARTURES & PRICES per person in a twin/double room VICTORIA FALLS Ethiopian Airlines from Heathrow 2021 – Mondays TO THE OKAVANGO Jun 14 £4995 Sep 6 £5595 Jun 21 £4895 Sep 20 £5695 INTRODUCTION DAY 5 Morning game drive in Chobe NP. Afternoon cruise on the Chobe Jul 5 £5095 Oct 4 £5495 Botswana wildlife is of the very best in River. (B, L, D) Jul 19, 26 £5095 Nov 15 £5195 Africa and found in significant numbers in DAY 6 Early morning game drive and Aug 9 £5595 the Okavango Delta where large herds of buffalo and elephant as well as hippo, big afternoon boat cruise. (B, L, D) cats, hyenas and other game can be seen in 2021 – Monday (Solo Group) DAY 7 Fly to the Okavango. Game drive abundance. en route to the Okavango Delta for three Jun 7 £4995 The safaris and the Falls are rewarding nights at Mma Dinare lodge inside Dinare experiences throughout the year. Dry private concession. Afternoon game 2022 – Mondays season (May-Oct) is the preferred time for drive. (B, L, D) Jan 17 £3995 Jul 25 £5195 safaris when animals are drawn to the water DAY 8 Early morning game viewing by Mar 14 £4195 Aug 8 £5295 and to Chobe River. Jan to May offer the mokoro (traditional canoe) (game drive Apr 11 £4495 Sep 5 £5295 best water flow at the Falls (although some if water levels too low). Afternoon game May 2 £4495 Sep 19 £5195 photographers prefer a later date with less drive. (B, L, D) spray!) and a green season when animals Jun 20 £4795 Oct 3 £5195 DAY 9 Morning game drive or optional have their young and the lush landscape is helicopter flight over the Delta and mokoro Jul 11 £5095 Nov 14 £4695 beautifully decorated with wild flowers. on the channels of the Okavango (£385). The rhino that have been reintroduced Afternoon game drive. (B, L, D) 2022 – Mondays (Solo Groups) into the Greater Okavango region move DAY 10 Fly to Kasane and transfer to Feb 14 £4195 Jun 13 £4795 freely and sometimes follow the Gomoti Victoria Falls Hotel for an overnight stay. (B) river system, where the Dinare concession DAY 11 Return flight via Gaborone and Supplements per person is located. Addis Ababa. (B) NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT (limited availability) ITINERARY DAY 12 Arrive Heathrow in the morning. Extra Nights – Victoria Falls DAY 1 Fly overnight from London via Addis Notes: Some travel is on unmade, bumpy roads Victoria Falls Hotel (per night) – £175 Ababa to Victoria Falls. Single supplement – £150 and sometimes necessary to ‘climb’ into the safari Departure transfer – £20 DAY 2 Transfer to the iconic 5-star Victoria vehicle. A luggage allowance of 20 kg per person in Falls Hotel, within walking distance of the soft or small bags is applicable for internal flights. Extension – Hwange Falls for a two-night stay. Stay inside Hwange NP at a Wilderness Safaris Camp. Includes game drive, meals & drinks DAY 3 Morning guided walk of the Falls. 2 nights – £975; Single supplement – £195 Sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. INDIAN OCEAN TO ‘VIC FALLS’ Optional helicopter flight over the Falls 16 nights from £5295 Price includes (12 mins, £150). (B) Alternatively, a great rail journey through Air travel and taxes, transfers, 9 nights’ DAY 4 Transfer to Kasane for three nights at South Africa, Eswatini, Mozambique accommodation, breakfast daily, 6 lunches and and Zimbabwe with 11 nights on the 6 dinners, park fees, itinerary as described, services Chobe Bush or Chobe Safari Lodge, situated Shongololo train and a stay at the iconic of guides and local representatives. If our specially directly on the border of Chobe NP. (B, L, D) Victoria Falls Hotel. Cruise on the Zambezi & negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of visit Pretoria, Maputo & Great Zimbabwe. booking, a supplement may apply.

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Victoria Falls to the Okavango.indd 28 23/02/2021 09:28:04 11 nights from £4795

OVERVIEW KEY FEATURES Flight (1 night) Wildlife & Natural Wonders Entebbe (1 night) Cruising the Nile at Murchison Falls Murchison Falls National Park (2 nights) Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Kibale National Park (2 nights) Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Queen Elizabeth National Park (2 nights) UNESCO Site: Bwindi Forest Bwindi National Park (2 nights) Group Size: 3 – 18 Flight (1 night)

DEPARTURES & PRICES GENTLE per person in a twin/double room Ethiopian Airlines from Heathrow GIANTS 2021 – Saturdays Jun 26 £4995 Sep 11± £4795 INTRODUCTION DAY 6 Kibale National Park forest trek Aug 21 £4995 (2-3 hrs), later walk through the swamps Coming face to face with a majestic of Bigodi. Relax at the lodge or join a mountain gorilla in its natural habitat is an 2022 – Saturdays community walk to a village. (B, L, D) unparalleled, magical wildlife experience. Feb 12 £4995 Aug 13 £5095 DAY 7 Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Of the estimated 900 mountain gorillas Jun 18 £4995 Sep 17 £5095 in existence, half live in troops in the Park (3 hrs) for two nights at Mweya protected Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Safari Lodge. Visit Kasenda Crater Lakes Supplements per person and Mghinga National Park, and can be and the Rwenzori Sculpture Foundation. observed and tracked by a select number Game drive and lecture by a local Single supplement – £625 conservationist. (B, L, D) Ethiopian Airlines Business Class – from £1650 of visitors. On the mountainous slopes and Privately Guided – £995 (2022 £1055) jungles of Bwindi National Park, time will be DAY 8 Morning and evening game drives in spent searching for these majestic apes. Queen Elizabeth National Park. Afternoon Extension – Lake Victoria However, Uganda is not just about Gorillas. boat trip on the Kazinga Channel. (B, L, D) Africa’s largest, and the largest tropical lake in the world. Spend two nights at the 4-star Lake Victoria Described by Winston Churchill as the DAY 9 Depart for UNESCO Bwindi Serena Golf Resort & Spa, with breakfast daily. Pearl of Africa, it straddles the equator and Impenetrable Forest (4 hrs). Two nights at 2 nights – £315 is where the jungles of West Africa meet the Silverback Lodge with a game drive en Single supplement – £215 the savannahs of East Africa, leading to an route in Ishasha sector Wilderness. Evening Price Includes incredible diversity of landscape. lecture from a Primatologist. (B, L, D) Air travel and taxes, transfers, 9 nights’ ITINERARY DAY 10 Early morning gorilla trek, (2-6 hrs), accommodation, breakfast daily, 9 lunches, led by an experienced and informative 9 dinners, transportation in 4x4 Land Cruiser, DAY 1 Fly to Entebbe via Addis Ababa. ranger. Community visit. (B, L, D) entrance fees, chimpanzee trekking permit, DAY 2 Explore a fishing village en-route gorilla trekking permit, local guides, porterage, DAY 11 Transfer to Kihihi Airstrip for the to the Boma Guest House (Best Western itinerary as described, services of expert local light aircraft flight to Entebbe. Free time Entebbe in 2022) for overnight. (D) guides and representative. If our specially before the overnight flight to London via negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of DAY 3 Drive via Kampala to Ziwa Rhino Addis Ababa. (B, L) booking, a supplement may apply. Sanctuary. Walking safari and introduction DAY 12 Arrive London Heathrow. Independent Arrival to the Southern White Rhinos. Visit Murchison Falls National Park. Two nights at Save £750 Arrival or departure transfer £20 Paraa Safari Lodge (6 hrs). (B, L, D) DAY 4 Game drive across savannah, SERENGETI & THE SECRET Notes ± September 11 operates on Qatar Airways. Borassus Palm Forest and grassland to Lake MIGRATION On occasion lunch will be a boxed lunch. Albert. Boat ride along the Nile with an 10 nights from £4395 opportunity to hike up the falls. (B, L, D) Trekking on Day 10 may be between 2 and 6 hours Alternatively, explore Ngorongoro Crater, and over uneven ground with inclines. DAY 5 Travel to Fort Portal and Kibale Tarangire and Lakes Manyara & Victoria. A reasonable level of mobility and fitness is required. National Park (8 hrs). Visit a tea plantation. Witness the migration in the Serengeti on Two nights at Crater Safari Lodge or game drives and from elevated balconies of similar. (B, L, D) unique bush rovers.

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Gentle Giants.indd 29 17/02/2021 12:35:20

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Table Mountain, Cape Town

SPECIAL EVENTS OVERVIEW KEY FEATURES Welcome Dinner, Tea and Drumming Flight (1 night) Culture & Natural Wonders Pretoria (2), Kruger NP (3) Wildlife Experience Dinner at the Court Classique Hotel with a wine Eswatini (1), Mkuze (2) Jules Verne Sightseeing tasting. Dinner and drumming lesson at the Gold Restaurant. Dundee (2), Drakensberg (1) 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Cape Town (3), Oudtshoorn (2) 8 Lunches and 11 Dinners Enjoy a selection of finger sandwiches, cakes Knysna (2), Winelands (3) Local Expert Guides and scones, a classic afternoon tea at the historic Mount Nelson Hotel. Flight (1) Group Size: 6 – 25

DEPARTURES & PRICES per person in a twin/double room GRAND TOUR British Airways from Heathrow 2021 – Wednesdays OF SOUTH AFRICA Aug 11 £4495 Oct 13 £4595 Sep 22 £4495 Nov 10 £4595 INTRODUCTION DAY 13 Fly to Cape Town. Three nights at the 4-star Pepper Club Hotel. (B) This far-ranging arrangement combines 2022 – Wednesdays the contrasting experiences of game drives, DAY 14 Full-day tour in Cape Town. Jan 12 £4495 Sep 14 £4495 tribal communities, townships, battlefields, Afternoon tea at the Mount Nelson. (B) Feb 16 £4595 Oct 12 £4595 winelands, the Garden Route and ‘the DAY 15 Tour Cape Peninsula. Cape Town fairest Cape’. A cruise, wine tasting and Mar 16 £4695 Nov 16 £4595 harbour cruise. Dinner with drumming specialist battlefield guide enhance the lessons. (B, D) experience. Supplements per person DAY 16 Travel to Oudtshoorn (6 hrs). Two Single supplement – £695 (Sep-Nov 2022 £795) ITINERARY nights at 3-star Protea Riempie Hotel. (B) London-Johannesburg/Cape Town-London DAY 1 Fly overnight direct from London DAY 17 Ascent to Swartberg Pass to ‘Ou British Airways World Traveller Plus – from £695 Heathrow to Johannesburg. Tolhuis’. Visit Meiringspoort waterfall. (B, L) British Airways Club World – from £3295 DAY 2 Drive to Pretoria. Two nights at the DAY 18 Cross the Outeniqua Pass to George Extra Nights 4-star Court Classique Hotel. (D) Travel to Knysna. Two nights at the 3-star Court Classique Hotel, Pretoria Moorings Hotel. Lagoon Sunset cruise. (B) DAY 3 Full-day tour in Johannesburg. (B, L) (per night) – £65; Single supplement – £65 DAY 19 Explore the forest at Tsitsikamma DAY 4 Travel to Kruger National Park (8 hrs) Pepper Club Hotel, Cape Town national park and visit Plettenberg Bay. (B) (per night) – £85; Single supplement – £60 via the Panorama Route. Three nights at the Victoria Falls Hotel (per night) – £175 3-star Nkambeni Tented Lodge. (B, D) DAY 20 Travel to Hermanus, where whales may be sighted (Aug-Nov). Two nights at Single supplement – £150 DAY 5 Full-day open vehicle game drive the 4-star Le Franschhoek Hotel. (B) Departure transfer – £20 with ‘safari lunch’. (B, L, D) DAY 21 Visit Stellenbosch and wine estates Extension – Victoria Falls DAY 6 Optional game drive (£70) or bush for a tour and tastings. (B, L) Fly to Victoria Falls for four nights at the iconic walk (£78). Afternoon game drive. (B, D) Victoria Falls Hotel, includes tour of the falls and a DAY 22 Wine tasting. Afternoon at leisure. DAY 7 Travel to Swaziland (6 hrs). Overnight sunset cruise. Breakfast daily. Special dinner at the hotel. (B, D) 4 nights – £1295; Single supplement – £545 at the 3-star Lugogo Sun. (B, L) DAY 23 Overnight flight to London. (B) Price includes DAY 8 Visit a nature reserve and traditional village. Continue to Zululand (5 hrs). Two DAY 24 Arrive at Heathrow in the morning. Air travel and taxes, transfers, 21 nights’ accommodation, breakfast daily, 8 lunches and nights at 4-star Ghost Mountain Inn. (B, L, D) 11 dinners, itinerary as described, services of DAY 9 Game drive in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi CAPE WINELANDS & THE guides and local representatives. If our specially reserve. (B, L, D) negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of GARDEN ROUTE booking, a supplement may apply. DAY 10 Lake Jozini cruise. Continue to Dundee (3 hrs). Two nights at the 3-star 14 nights from £2895 Notes Battlefields Country Lodge. (B, D) Alternatively, explore the dramatic scenery, Some travel is on unmade roads and it is necessary history, culture, flora, wines and fauna of the to ‘climb’ into the safari vehicle. Some visits are on DAY 11 Visit Rorke’s Drift. (B, L, D) ‘fairest cape’ from the stunning beauty of foot with uneven surfaces and inclines. DAY 12 Visit Spioenkop battlefield. the Garden Route and Cape of Good Hope Overnight at the 4-star Cathedral Peak to the Winelands and Karoo grasslands with extended stay in magnificent Cape Town. hotel. (B, D)

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Dead Vlei

OVERVIEW KEY FEATURES SPECIAL EVENT Flight (1 night) Wildlife & Natural Wonders A Castle in Africa Windhoek (1), Kalahari Area (1) Jules Verne Sightseeing A special dinner with wine tasting at the fine Fish River Canyon (2) 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites restaurant of castle Hotel Heinitzburg, built in 1914 Sossusvlei Area (2), Swakopmund (2) Local Expert Guide Throughout by Count von Schwerin with excellent views over Damaraland (2), Etosha National Park (3) Group Size: 4 – 18 Windhoek town. Erindi Game Reserve (2) Flight (1)

DEPARTURES & PRICES GRAND TOUR per person in a twin/double room British Airways from Heathrow OF NAMIBIA 2021 – Thursdays Jun 10 £3695 Sep 2 £4195 INTRODUCTION DAY 10 Travel to Twyfelfontein (7 hrs). Visit Jun 24 £3695 Sep 16 £4195 rock art site and Damara Living Museum. Tour this beautiful land and you’ll discover Jul 8 £3995 Sep 30 £4095 Two nights at the 3-star Twyfelfontein so much more – magnificent sand dunes, Lodge. (B, D) Jul 22 £4095 Oct 14 £4095 raw scrub desert, surprising German Aug 12 £4095 Nov 11 £3995 architecture and the thrillingly named DAY 11 Morning open vehicle game drive. Skeleton Coast. The Namib is the world’s Optional afternoon game drive. (B, D) 2022 – Thursdays oldest and possibly most beautiful desert, DAY 12 Drive to Etosha via the Petrified wildlife is impressive and we could all easily Forest with game viewing en route Jan 20 £3795 Aug 11 £3995 lose ourselves for hours in the presence of (8 hrs). Overnight at Okaukuejo camp, Feb 17 £3895 Sep 8 £3995 the animals of Etosha National Park. a government run lodge inside Etosha Mar 10 £3895 Sep 22 £4195 famed for its floodlit waterhole. Enjoy Apr 14 £3995 Oct 6 £4295 ITINERARY the lodge’s unique location and observe May 12 £3995 Oct 20 £4295 DAY 1 Fly overnight from London Heathrow at close quarters a spectacle of wildlife via Johannesburg to Windhoek. congregating and interacting around the Jun 16 £4095 Nov 3 £4295 DAY 2 Overnight at the 4-star Hilton. Tour waterhole. Braai dinner. (B, D) Jul 21 £4095 Dec 1 £4295 of Windhoek. Enjoy a special dinner. (D) DAY 13 Open-vehicle game drive. Two DAY 3 Travel towards the Kalahari (4 hrs) via nights at the 4-star Mokuti Lodge. (B) Supplements per person Rehoboth. Overnight at the 3-star Bagatelle DAY 14 Full-day open-vehicle game drive in Single supplement – £495 Kalahari Game Ranch. Nature drive. (B, D) Etosha National Park. (B) Privately Guided – £1995 DAY 4 Continue to Fish River Canyon DAY 15 Travel to Okonjima (6 hrs) and visit Extra Nights – Windhoek via Quiver Tree forest (6 hrs). Optional AfriCat Foundation Day Care Centre. Two Windhoek Hilton (per night) – £95 sundowner drive. Two nights at a nights at Erindi Old Traders Lodge. (B, D) Single supplement – £85 Gondwana Collection Lodge. (B, D) DAY 16 Morning game drive at Erindi Price Includes DAY 5 Visit Fish River Canyon viewpoint. Private Game Reserve. (B, D) Air travel and taxes, transfers, 15 nights’ Optional nature drive or walk. (B, D) DAY 17 Travel to Windhoek for the return accommodation, breakfast daily, 11 dinners, DAY 6 Travel to Sossusvlei area (8 hrs). itinerary as described, services of driver/guide flight. (B) and local representatives. If our specially Two nights at the 4-star Elegant Desert DAY 18 Arrive at Heathrow in the morning. negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of Lodge. (B, D) booking, a supplement may apply. DAY 7 Drive to Namib National Park, visit Independent Arrival ‘Dune 45’, ‘Dead Vlei’ and Sesriem Canyon. A NAMIBIAN JOURNEY Save £800 Desert Braai (barbecue). (B, D) 11 nights from £2295 Arrival transfer £39 Departure transfer with group included DAY 8 Travel to Swakopmund through Alternatively, a shorter option to explore the Gaub and Kuiseb canyons (6 hrs). Two this land of contrasts & awe-inspiring Notes nights at the 4-star Swakopmund Hotel. (B) landscapes, prolific wildlife and fascinating It is necessary to ‘climb’ into a safari vehicle. Optional DAY 9 Optional morning cruise at Walvis cultural heritage. Discover Sossusvlei dunes, excursions/activities are bookable locally (except coastal Swakopmund, Damaraland & Etosha Walvis Bay cruise). Bay (£45, pre-booking essential). Optional National Park. Skeleton Coast flight. (B)

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Jerash Petra

SPECIAL EVENTS OVERVIEW KEY FEATURES Perspectives of Petra Dead Sea (2 nights) Cultural & Natural Wonders Tour Amman (2 nights) Jules Verne Sightseeing Two guided visits and two full days to explore Petra (3 nights) 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Petra. Visit to Little Petra Siq. Aqaba (2 nights) 5-Star / Historic Hotels A private dinner at a camp on the outskirts of No Single Supplement Petra with traditional baking and cooking. Solo Group Departure Drink at the Nabataean Cave Bar and optional Group Size: 6 – 25 Petra by Candlelight.

DEPARTURES & PRICES per person in a twin/double room DISCOVER Royal Jordanian from Heathrow 2021 – Tuesdays JORDAN Aug 24 £1995 Oct 19, 26 £2295 Aug 31 £2095 Nov 2, 9 £2195 INTRODUCTION DAY 5 Visit the Jordan Museum and Kerak Castle. Continue to Petra for three nights at Sep 14, 28 £2245 Nov 16, 23, 30 £2195 “Match me such a marvel, save in Eastern the 5-star Mövenpick Petra, located at the clime; a rose-red city, half as old as Time.” Oct 5, 12 £2295 Dec 7 £1995 entrance to the site. Dinner at a Bedouin John William Burgon famously described camp. (B, D) 2022 – Tuesdays Petra, founded 2,000 years ago by the Nabataeans. DAY 6 Morning guided visit of Petra (4 hrs Jan 18* £1895 Sep 6, 13 £2195 walking) and afternoon free to explore Jordan is a journey through religious and Feb 15, 22* £2095 Oct 4 £2245 (perhaps climb up to the Monastery). Drink ancient history: from Mount Nebo, burial at Nabataean Cave Bar. (B) Mar 8 £2195 Oct 18 £2295 site of Moses to Bethany, baptism site Mar 22 £2295 Oct 25 £2345 of Jesus; from Madaba’s mosaic map of DAY 7 Return to Petra for a morning walk Apr 5#, 12# £2295 Nov 1 £2345 ancient Palestine to Jerash, best preserved up to the High Place of Sacrifice. Optional Petra by Candlelight (bookable locally). (B) Apr 19# £2245 Nov 8 £2295 Roman city of the Decapolis; from the evocative Desert Castles of the Umayyad May 3, 17 £2345 Nov 15* £2195 DAY 8 Visit Little Petra. Afternoon visit caliphs, used as a refuge by T.E. Lawrence to to Wadi Rum including a sunset view May 24 £2295 Dec 6 £1995 the Crusader castle of Kerak on the King’s and dinner in a Bedouin tent with local Aug 30 £2195 Highway. Jordan’s natural beauty is best musicians. Continue to Aqaba for two displayed on the Dead Sea, under the Red nights at the 5-star Mövenpick Aqaba. (B, D) 2022 – Tuesday (Solo Group) Sea, in the green north and at dramatic DAY 9 Optional excursion on ‘Yellow Jan 25* £1895 Wadi Rum, used for the filming of ‘Lawrence Submarine’ (£29), a semi-submersible of Arabia’. viewing the Red Sea marine splendours and Supplements per person ITINERARY coral reserve. Farewell drink on a Sunset cruise on a traditional yacht. (B) *NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT (limited availability) DAY 1 Fly London Heathrow to Amman. Single supplement – £595 (2022 £695) Two nights at the 5-star Mövenpick DAY 10 Return flight via Amman. (B) Royal Jordanian Crowne Class – from £845 Resort Dead Sea. Notes: This is a full itinerary with many visits on Price Includes DAY 2 Morning free to float on the Dead foot including some uneven surfaces and inclines. Air travel and taxes, visa procurement Petra visit involves much of the day on foot. Sea. Visit Mount Nebo and Madaba’s The Jordanian visa is not included if choosing (British passport holders), transfers, 9 nights’ St. George’s Church, archaeological park accommodation, breakfast daily, 1 lunch and independent arrival or returning on a different date. 2 dinners, itinerary as described, services of and Church of the Apostles. Lunch at a guides and local representatives. If our specially traditional restaurant in Madaba. (B, L) negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of DAY 3 Visit Bethany and ancient Jerash. booking, a supplement may apply. Continue to Amman for two nights at the TREASURES OF PETRA Notes central 5-star Mövenpick Amman Hotel. (B) 4 nights from £945 # This departure falls during Ramadan DAY 4 Visit the Citadel, Royal Automobile Alternatively, stay in Jordan’s coastal port Solo Group: Extra dinner included on Day 2. Museum and Desert Castles. Optional & resort of Aqaba and in ancient Petra at a dinner at a Jordanian restaurant (bookable special tariff, staying in classic 5-star resorts in prime locations. Guided visits to Petra, locally). (B) Little Petra, Wadi Rum & Shobak Castle.

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Jerusalem View from Masada

OVERVIEW KEY FEATURES SPECIAL EVENT Tel Aviv (1 night) Cultural & Natural Wonders Tour Shabbat Dinner Haifa (2 nights) Jules Verne Sightseeing Enjoy an authentic Shabbat dinner at a local family Lake Galilee (1 night) 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites home in Jerusalem. Experience Jewish hospitality Taybeh (1 night) Local Expert Guide Throughout over a Kosher meal and learn about the Friday night Jerusalem (3 nights) Group Size: 8 – 25 traditions and their daily lives.

DEPARTURES & PRICES TREASURES OF per person in a twin/double room British Airways from Heathrow THE HOLY LAND 2021 – Sundays Jun 20 £1895 Nov 14 £1845 INTRODUCTION DAY 5 Travel to Bet She’an, the best preserved Roman Byzantine town in Israel Introducing new 2022 departures. 2022 – Sundays and through the Jordan Valley to Jericho. Israel lies at the heart of The Holy Land, Feb 20 £1775 Sep 4 £1995 Transfer to Taybeh, a Palestinian village an intriguing and diverse land of great for overnight at the 4-star Golden Hotel. Jun 19 £1895 Oct 23 £1895 importance to three of the world’s major Brewery visit. (B, D) Aug 14 £1845 Nov 3 £1895 faiths – Christianity, Judaism and Islam. DAY 6 Drive to Jerusalem and Mount Olives Explore the contrasts between modern for a breath-taking view over the old city Supplements per person Tel Aviv, the towns of Caesarea, Haifa and and Garden of Gethsemane. A walking Single supplement – £625 (Feb £495) Acre along the Mediterranean coast, Lake tour of the old city with its four quarters easyJet from Manchester – nil Galilee, the West Bank and traditional British Airways World Traveller Plus – from £485 including Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Jerusalem. British Airways Club World – from £855 Sepulchre, ‘Western Wall’, the City of David ITINERARY and Pool of Bethesda. Transfer to 4-star Dan Extra Nights – Tel Aviv / Jerusalem DAY 1 Fly from London Heathrow to Tel Boutique Hotel for three nights. Shabbat BY 14 Hotel, Tel Aviv (per night) – £105 Dinner. (B, D) Single supplement – £95 Aviv. Transfer to BY 14 Hotel for overnight. Dan Boutique Hotel, Jerusalem (per night) – £105 DAY 2 Drive through modern Tel Aviv and DAY 7 Travel through the Judean Single supplement – £85 wilderness to the Dead Sea for a float. its Bauhaus architecture, continue to old Price Includes Jaffa. Travel along the coast to the ancient Cable car to King Herod’s desert fortress of Masada. (B) Air travel and taxes, transfers, 8 nights’ Roman town Caesarea. Continue to Haifa accommodation, breakfast daily, 3 dinners, for a view from Mount Carmel over the Bay DAY 8 Visit to Yad Vashem, Israel’s itinerary as described, services of guides of Haifa and the famous Bahá’í Gardens. Holocaust memorial and the Shrine of the and local representatives. If our specially Spend two nights at the 4-star The Colony Book and Second Temple model at the negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of Hotel. (B) Israel Museum. Drive to Bethlehem to visit booking, a supplement may apply. DAY 3 Travel to Acre to visit the old the Church of Nativity with time to meet Independent Arrival crusader city and its magnificent locals at the Tent of Nations and hear about Save £450 underground Knights hall. Walk through the life of Palestinians. (B) Arrival transfer £45 the oriental bazaar. At Nazareth visit the DAY 9 Transfer to Tel Aviv for return Departure transfer £75 Church of the Annunciation and ‘Nazareth flight. (B) Note Village’ for an experience of ancient life in This is a full itinerary with most visits on foot and sites the Galilee. (B) with steps/inclines and uneven surfaces. DAY 4 Drive to Lake Galilee for a boat ride FROM JERUSALEM TO PETRA and visits to an ancient boat museum, 12 nights from £2995 Tabgha and Capernaum. Continue to Alternatively, take a journey through the Golan Heights and Banias, one of the the Holy Land from Israel to Jordan, sources of the Jordan River. Drive to the top combining religious history, cultural of Mount Bental for a panoramic view of heritage and natural beauty. Visit evocative and educational ancient, biblical and the Golan Heights and Syria. Enjoy a wine historic sites. tasting. Overnight at Ein Gev Kibbutz. (B, D)

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Burana Tower, Kyrgyzstan Issyk-Kul Lake, Kyrgyzstan SPECIAL EVENT OVERVIEW KEY FEATURES Kyrgyz Folk Concert Flight (1 night) Cultural & Countryside Tour Almaty (2 nights) Jules Verne Sightseeing Enjoy a special concert with Kyrgyz musicians and Bishkek (2 nights) UNESCO World Heritage Site: Tamgaly singers dressed in national costume. Chon-Kemin (1 night) Local Expert Guides Lake Issyk-Kul (1 night) Group Size: 5 – 25 Karakol (1 night) Almaty (2 nights)

DEPARTURES & PRICES per person in a twin/double room PEAKS & Turkish Airlines from Heathrow 2021 – Wednesdays PETROGLYPHS Jun 16 £2195 Sep 15 £2245 Aug 18 £2195 Oct 6 £2145 INTRODUCTION DAY 4 Visit the Tamgaly Petroglyphs (3 hrs). Cross the border and continue to Bishkek South east is home to forests (3 hrs). Special Event. Two nights at the 2022 – Wednesdays and high mountains and was an important 4-star Ambassador Hotel or similar. (B, L, D) May 11 £2245 Aug 17 £2195 trading route during the days of the DAY 5 Visit the picturesque Ala-Archa May 25 £2245 Sep 14 £2245 Silk Road. The former capital, Almaty became a Russian outpost in 1854, and National Park. Afternoon city tour. (B, L) Jun 15 £2195 Oct 5 £2145 still reflects a typical Soviet style but DAY 6 Visit the Burana Tower, part of the retains some old fashioned charm and ancient city of Balasagun and continue Supplements per person sophisticated ambience. to Chon-Kemin. Overnight at the special Single supplement – £325 (Aug/Sep £355) category Ashu Guesthouse. (B, L, D) Turkish Airlines from Manchester – nil Kyrgyzstan, part of the former Soviet Union Turkish Airlines Business Class – from £1645 lies in the heart of the Eurasian continent DAY 7 Travel to Cholpon-Ata at Lake and once straddled the Great Silk Road. This Issyk-Kul. Visit the Saka-Usun petroglyphs. Extra Nights – Almaty mountainous country offers spectacular Optional cruise on Lake Issyk-Kul (bookable Hotel Kazzhol (per night) – £55 scenery, wildlife, traditional nomadic locally). Overnight at the 4-star Caprice Single supplement – £30 culture, unique crafts and archaeological Hotel or similar. (B, L, D) Price Includes sites connected with the silk route. DAY 8 Karakol city tour including the Air travel and taxes, transfers, 9 nights’ Bishkek, the greenest city in central Asia Przhevalsky Museum, Dungan Mosque, accommodation, breakfast daily, 9 lunches and founded on the site of the ancient Silk Orthodox Church and Djety-Oguz gorge. (packed lunch on Day 4 & 9) and 6 dinners, itinerary as described, services of guides Road settlement was originally a caravan Overnight at the 4-star Green Yard Hotel or and local representatives. If our specially stop, where peaks and valleys divide the Karagat Hotel. (B, L, D) negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of scenery into different landscapes, micro DAY 9 Pass through the picturesque booking, a supplement may apply. climates and habitats. Lake Issyk-Kul is the Karkara-Kegen valleys. Cross the border to Independent Arrival second largest alpine lake in the world after Kazakhstan (10 hrs). Two nights at the 4-star Lake Titicaca and is dominated by ruggedly Save £550 Hotel Kazzhol Almaty. (B, L, D) beautiful mountains. Arrival or departure transfer £15 DAY 10 Visit Big Almaty Lake in the Tien Notes ITINERARY Shan mountains. (B, L, D) Travel between cities by road involves some long DAY 1 Fly from your chosen airport via DAY 11 Return flight. (B) journeys with limited opportunities for comfort Istanbul to Almaty in Kazakhstan. breaks. DAY 2 Early morning arrival and transfer Porters are unavailable at some hotels and during to the 4-star Hotel Kazzhol Almaty for two border crossings. nights. Afternoon tour including Panfilov SILK ROAD EXPRESS Order of sightseeing may vary in accordance with Park, Zenkov Cathedral and the Museum of local conditions. 7 nights from £5995 Kazakh Musical Instruments. (B, L) Alternatively, retrace the remarkable See vjv.com for more details. DAY 3 A dramatic drive up to the Medeo trading routes of ancient civilisations skating rink, the highest in the world. along the legendary Silk Road by private train. Includes all meals and 7 UNESCO Afternoon visit to the Historical Museum of Heritage Sites. Almaty. (B, L)

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Polonnaruwa

OVERVIEW KEY FEATURES SPECIAL EVENT Flight (1 night) Cultural, Countryside & Wildlife Tour Spices of Sri Lanka Colombo (1) Jules Verne Sightseeing Visit a spice garden to learn about the different Galle (1) 6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites spices used in Sri Lankan cooking. Enjoy a Yala National Park (1) Rail Journey Included traditional lunch followed by a curry cooking Nuwara Eliya (1) Local Expert Guide Throughout demonstration. Kandy (2) No Single Supplement/Solo Group Departures Dambulla (3), Chilaw (1) Group Size: 4 – 25

DEPARTURES & PRICES GRAND TOUR per person in a twin/double room SriLankan Airlines from Heathrow OF SRI LANKA 2021 – Wednesdays Oct 20 £2145 Nov 17 £2195 INTRODUCTION and scenic area of Ella en route. Overnight at the 4-star Grand Hotel. (B, L) The island of Sri Lanka offers tremendous 2021/22 – Wednesdays (Solo Groups) variety in terms of flora, fauna and DAY 6 By rail from Nanu Oya to Peradeniya, Jun 2* £2145 Jun 1* £2145 topography, with a fascinating history and near Kandy (subject to change due to local well-preserved ancient sites. conditions and schedule amendments). 2022 – Wednesdays Visit the Temple of the Tooth. Two nights The 5th-century fortress Citadel of Jan 19 £2195 Apr 13 £2195 at the 4-star Golden Crown Hotel. Evening Sigiriya sits vertiginously high above the cultural show. (B) Feb 2 £2295 May 4* £2095 surrounding jungle on a massive rock and is Feb 23 £2395 Oct 19* £2145 best known for its views and rock paintings. DAY 7 Morning at leisure. Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens, renowned for its orchid Mar 9 £2295 Nov 16 £2195 The 11th-century city of Polonnaruwa collection and vast range of plants, palm contains a fascinating range of ancient trees, spices and medicinal plants. (B) buildings and Anuradhapura was the first Supplements per person capital city of Sri Lanka. Dambulla is home DAY 8 Visit a tea plantation and factory. *NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT (limited availability) to a beautifully painted cave temple and Enjoy a ‘Spices of Sri Lanka’ special event Double for sole use – £395 Kandy houses the island’s most sacred and visit to Dambulla Cave Temple. SriLankan Airlines Business Class – from £1345 Privately Guided – £395 Buddhist relic at its lakeside Temple of Three nights at the 4-star Jetwing Lake, the Tooth. Dambulla. (B, L, D) Extra Nights – Chilaw Venturing further into the scenic heartlands DAY 9 Optional excursion to the iconic Anantaya Resort (per night) – £90 of the country, the delightful hill station Sigiriya Rock Fortress† (bookable locally, Double for sole use – £70 Departure transfer – £40 of Nuwara Eliya is visited and there is the approx. $60). Afternoon visit to the ancient opportunity to spot some of Sri Lanka’s best Polonnaruwa ruins. (B) Extension – Kalpitiya known wildlife in Yala National Park. DAY 10 Visit the ruins of Anuradhapura Stay at the Seth Dev Lagoon in Kalpitiya town, previously one of the ancient capitals of Sri surrounded by lush palm trees with the beach a ITINERARY Lanka. Afternoon at leisure. (B) few steps away. Sightseeing includes a Jeep safari DAY 1 Fly overnight from London in Wilpattu National Park, a visit to the Dutch Fort DAY 11 Travel to the 4-star Anantaya Resort and boat safari on the Kalpitiya Lagoon. Heathrow to Colombo. & Spa Hotel (4 hrs) in Chilaw. (B) 3 nights – £345 (Apr-Jun £275) DAY 2 Overnight in Colombo at the 4-star Single supplement – £135 (Apr-Jun £90) DAY 12 Return flight, arriving at London Mövenpick Colombo. (D) Heathrow later the same day. (B) Price Includes DAY 3 Colombo panoramic city tour. Visit Note: † Optional excursion on Day 9 involves many Air travel, UK departure taxes, transfers, 10 nights’ a turtle hatchery en route to Galle and visit steps and steep inclines. accommodation, breakfast daily, 2 lunches and the Old Dutch Fort. Overnight at the 4-star 2 dinners, itinerary as described, services of Le Grande Hotel. (B) guides and local representatives. If our specially SECRET SRI LANKA negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of DAY 4 Drive to Yala (4 hrs). Jeep safari at booking, a supplement may apply. Yala National Park. Overnight at 4-star 10 nights from £1875 Independent Arrival Jetwing Yala Hotel in Yala National Park. (B) Alternatively, explore the undiscovered areas of the north, including wildlife, Save £650 DAY 5 Travel to Nuwara Eliya, visit the Arrival transfer £25; Departure transfer £40 ancient Buddhist temple of Buduruwagala temples and less crowded coastal areas.

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Taj Mahal, Agra Ranthambore National Park

SPECIAL EVENTS OVERVIEW KEY FEATURES Maharaja’s Residence, Tiger Talk and Flight (1 night) Cultural Tour & Wildlife Experience Bollywood Show Delhi (2 nights) Jules Verne Sightseeing Agra (1 night) 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Cocktail at the Polo Bar and dinner at the Rajput Room of Rambagh Palace, former home of the Bharatpur (1 night) 2 Lunches and 6 Dinners Maharaja of Jaipur. An evening talk by a naturalist Ranthambore NP (2 nights) Tiger Safaris by Jeep on tigers, with a glass of local wine. Bollywood Jaipur (2 nights) Local Expert Guide Throughout show and light dinner in Gurgaon. Gurgaon (1 night) Group Size: 4 – 18

DEPARTURES & PRICES per person in a twin/double room THE TALE British Airways from Heathrow 2021 – Thursdays OF THE TIGER Oct 7 £2195 Nov 4 £2245 Oct 21* £2195 Dec 2* £2195 INTRODUCTION to Akbar’s abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri. Visit by rickshaw Keoladeo National Park. Bharatpur is renowned for the UNESCO’s Overnight at the heritage Hotel Laxmi Vilas 2022 – Thursdays World Heritage Site: Keoladeo Ghana Palace in Bharatpur. (B, D) Jan 20* £2195 Apr 7 £2095 National Park, a wetland and significant DAY 6 Optional visit: Keoladeo National Feb 10 £2195 Oct 20* £2195 bird sanctuary ideal for bird watching. Ranthambore is the quintessential Park by rickshaw (£33, bookable locally). Feb 24 £2245 Nov 10 £2295 Rajasthan wildlife park. Dominated by a Drive to Ranthambore (6 hrs) with a farm Mar 3* £2245 Dec 1* £2245 1,000 year-old fort, the mighty Mughal visit and lunch en route at Umaid Lake. Two Emperor Akbar fought a battle here but nights at the 4-star family-run Sawai Vilas. 2022 – Thursday (Solo Group) today the tiger rules the thick forest gorges. Enjoy a ‘Tiger Talk’ by a naturalist. (B, L, D) Apr 14* £2095 Almost too late, India realised the very DAY 7 Early morning and afternoon game existence of the tiger was in jeopardy and drives by jeep in Ranthambore National Supplements per person government intervention was needed to Park. Between safaris time to relax. (B, L, D) *NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT (limited availability) curtail hunters and poachers alike. The DAY 8 Early morning game drive by jeep. Double for sole use – £395 tiger is still an endangered species but Travel to Jaipur (4 hrs). Two nights at the (Feb/Oct 7, 21/Nov/Dec 2 £495) numbers in Ranthambore have increased 5-star ITC Rajputana Hotel. (B) British Airways World Traveller Plus – from £395 significantly in recent years and our guests British Airways Club World – from £1795 have good chances to spot one in the wild. DAY 9 Optional morning balloon ride in the Emirates from Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Jaipur area (£180, bookable locally). Visit Birmingham or Glasgow – £95 The park has a variety of other mammals and birds including langurs, spotted (Chital) Amber Fort, the City Palace, Observatory Virgin Atlantic from Heathrow – nil and view the ‘Palace of the Winds’. Cocktail Privately Guided – from £245 and sambar deer, nilgai and barking Deer. and dinner at Rambagh Palace. (B, D) Extensions & Extra Nights ITINERARY DAY 10 Drive towards Delhi (5 hrs) stopping Discover more of India or relax in a resort on one DAY 1 Fly overnight to Delhi. en route at Samode for refreshments at of our great range of extensions. Samode Bagh, which was featured in Monty Add extra nights pre-tour to draw breath after DAY 2 Transfer to the 5-star Taj Mahal Hotel the flight or stay on post-tour to reflect, relax or for two nights. Afternoon visit to Lodhi Don’s Paradise Gardens. Overnight at the explore independently. For details see vjv.com. Gardens and Humayun’s Tomb. (D) 5-star Taj City Centre Gurgaon. Light dinner and Bollywood show. (B, D) Price Includes DAY 3 Tour of Delhi visiting Jama Mosque, DAY 11 Return flight. (B) Air travel and taxes, transfers, 9 nights’ Raj Ghat, the National Museum, Gandhi accommodation, breakfast daily, 2 lunches and Smriti, India Gate, Qutab Minar and drive 6 dinners, itinerary as described, services of past the Red Fort, parliament and the THE TAJ TOUR guides and local representatives. If our specially Viceroy’s House. (B) negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of 13 nights from £2795 booking, a supplement may apply. DAY 4 Morning Gatimaan Express train Alternatively, discover India’s Golden to Agra. Visit Agra Fort. Optional visit to Triangle, holy Amritsar, Himalayan Independent Arrival the ‘Baby Taj’ and Mughal garden (£20, Shimla and old Bombay staying at India’s Save £600 bookable locally). Overnight at the 5-star prestigious ‘Taj’ hotels, experiencing the Arrival or departure transfer £24 ITC Mughal. (B) legendary Taj hospitality. 9 UNESCO Sites and 12 dinners included. 2022 available. DAY 5 Visit the Taj Mahal for sunrise. Drive

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Mussoorie Aarti Ceremony, Haridwar

OVERVIEW KEY FEATURES SPECIAL EVENTS Flight (1 night) Cultural & Countryside Tour Indian Ceremonies & Kangra Fort Delhi (1), Haridwar (2) Jules Verne Sightseeing Learn more about India at Aarti, Palki and Border Mussoorie (2), Chandigarh (1) 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites ceremonies. Visit Kangra Fort, the largest and oldest Shimla (2), Kullu Valley (3) 2 Lunches and 10 Dinners fort in the Himalayas and its museum displaying the Palampur (1), Dharamsala (2) Local Expert Guide Throughout Maharaja’s possessions. Pragpur (1), Amritsar (2) Group Size: 4 – 12 Anandpur Sahib (1), Delhi (1)

DEPARTURES & PRICES SECRET per person in a twin/double room British Airways from Heathrow HIMALAYAN INDIA 2021 – Thursdays Sep 16 £3145 Oct 21 £3245 INTRODUCTION DAY 12 Village walk. Visit Vashisht village, Oct 7 £3195 Nov 4, 18 £3295 temple and hot sulphur springs. Visit Old Travel further off-the-beaten-track by small Manali and Hadimba Devi Temple. (B, D) vehicle on a unique itinerary revealing 2022 – Thursdays the Kullu valley, holy sites of Hinduism, DAY 13 Travel to Paprola (6 hrs). Toy Train to Feb 10 £3295 Oct 6 £3195 Palampur. Stay at 4-star Rakkh Resort. (B, D) Buddhism and Sikhism, hill stations and Feb 24* £3345 Oct 20 £3245 small heritage hotels. DAY 14 Travel to Dharamsala. Visit the Mar 24* £3295 Nov 3 £3295 Norbulinka Tibetan Art Centre. Two nights ITINERARY at the Cloud’s End Villa. (B, D) Apr 14 £2995 Nov 17 £3195 DAY 1 Overnight flight to Delhi. DAY 15 Visit the Tibetan monastery and DAY 2 Visit Agrasen ki Baoli stepwell and museum. Village walk with fine views. (B, D) Supplements per person the Red Fort. Overnight at Maidens Hotel. *NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT (limited availability) DAY 16 Visit Kangra Fort and Museum. Double for sole use – £795 (2022 £745) DAY 3 Early morning train to Haridwar Travel to Pragpur village. Village walk. British Airways World Traveller Plus – from £395 (5 hrs). Two nights at the heritage Haveli Overnight at Judge’s Court hotel. (B, D) British Airways Club World – from £1795 Hari Ganga. Evening Aarti ceremony. (B, D) DAY 17 Travel to Amritsar (4 hrs). Two Emirates from Gatwick, Heathrow, Manchester, DAY 4 Morning safari in Rajaji National Birmingham or Glasgow – £95 nights at the Hotel Ranjit Vilas. Evening Privately Guided – £595 Park (closed Sep-Nov 15). At Rishikesh, visit Palki ceremony at the Golden Temple. (B) Shantikunj ashram and Laxman and Ram Extensions & Extra Nights DAY 18 Visit the Golden Temple, volunteer Jhula bridges. Aarti ceremony. (B) kitchens and Jallianwala Bagh. Afternoon Discover more of India or relax in a resort on one DAY 5 Travel to Mussoorie (4 hrs). Two of our great range of extensions. free. Wagah Border ceremony. (B, D) Add extra nights pre-tour to draw breath after nights at the WelcomHotel The Savoy. (B) DAY 19 Travel to Anandpur Sahib (4 hrs). the flight or stay on post-tour to reflect, relax or DAY 6 Visit the Landour market and bazaar Visit Anandpur Sahib Gurudwara. High explore independently. For details see vjv.com. and take a walk to Lal Tibba. (B, L) tea at Mr Sodhi’s Haveli. Overnight at the Price Includes DAY 7 Drive to Chandigarh (8 hrs). Visit Le Anand at The Satluj eco-farm. (B, D) Air travel and taxes, transfers, 19 nights’ Corbusier’s Capitol Complex. Overnight at DAY 20 Visit Virasat e Khalsa museum. Drive accommodation, breakfast daily, 2 lunches and the 5-star Taj Chandigarh. (B) to Delhi (7 hrs). Overnight at the 4-star 10 dinners, itinerary as described, services of Novotel. (B) guides and local representatives. If our specially DAY 8 Drive to Kandaghat (3 hrs), then ‘Toy negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of Train’ to Shimla. Two nights at Clarkes. (B) DAY 21 Return flight. (B) booking, a supplement may apply. DAY 9 Visit the Shimla Museum, Vice Regal Independent Arrival Lodge, church and stroll along the Mall. (B) SIKHS & EXILES Save £600; Arrival or departure transfer £24 DAY 10 Travel to Mandi (4 hrs). Temple walk. Drive to Kullu Valley (4 hrs) for three 11 nights from £1995 Notes nights at Shivadya Resort & Spa. (B, L, D) Alternatively, travel off-the-beaten-track to This is a full itinerary with some visits on foot with the Golden Temple, residence of the Dalai uneven surfaces and inclines. The weather can be DAY 11 Walk in Soel village to a Himalayan Lama, hill stations staying in heritage hotels. cold at altitude during February and November. stream and through the forest to Dashal Ideal for returning traveller, revealing India’s Travel in smaller vehicles allowing greater contact village. Visit Nagar village and its Roerich complex religious history in the foothills of with local people and easier access through dramatic Art Gallery, walk to Naggar Castle. (B, D) the Himalayas. 2022 dates available. scenery. Heritage properties are charming but rarely have lifts and rooms vary in size and décor.

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Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram Srirangam Temple, Trichy

SPECIAL EVENTS OVERVIEW KEY FEATURES Canoeing the Backwaters, Flight (1 night) Cultural Tour & Natural Wonders Indian Dance & Cooking Mahabalipuram (2) Jules Verne Sightseeing Pondicherry (1) 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites A canoe ride through the canals of the Keralan backwaters. A cooking demonstration and Tanjore (1), Madurai (2) 4 Lunches and 6 Dinners dinner at the home of a local family, and lunch Periyar (2), Kumarakom (1) Solo and No Single Supplement at a plantation house. A Kathakali classical dance Houseboat (1) Local Expert Guide Throughout performance. Cochin (2) Group Size: 4 – 18

DEPARTURES & PRICES per person in a twin/double room SPLENDOURS OF Emirates from Heathrow 2021 – Sundays SOUTHERN INDIA Oct 17 £2495 Nov 21 £2545 Nov 7 £2595 Dec 5* £2495 INTRODUCTION DAY 7 Enjoy a rickshaw ride to Meenakshi Temple. Visit Thirumalai Nayak Palace and A rich and diverse experience starting in Gandhi Memorial. (B) 2022 – Sundays eastern Chennai and travelling across the Jan 16 £2595 Apr 10* £2395 region of Tamil Nadu, viewing its majestic DAY 8 Drive up into the Western Ghats to Periyar (5 hrs). Visit a spice plantation. Two Feb 13 £2595 Oct 16* £2645 temples, through hills and tea plantations to the lush Kerala region with its inland nights at the 4-star ‘CGH Earth’ Spice Village. Mar 6*, 20* £2495 Nov 6, 20 £2695 waterways and charming Fort Cochin. Kalaraipayattu performance. (B, D) DAY 9 Morning boat ride in Periyar National 2022 – Sunday (Solo Group) Stay in wonderful hotels such as the Svatma, a member of the prestigious Relais Park. Afternoon at leisure. (B, D) Apr 17* £2395 Chateaux group of hotels and the colonial DAY 10 Visit a rubber plantation with lunch Taj Gateway, set in 62 acres of gardens, with at a plantation house. Travel to Kumarakom Supplements per person superb views, including ‘CGH Earth’ hotels, (4 hrs) on Lake Vembanad. Overnight at the *NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT (limited availability) harmonious to the local environment. 4-star ‘CGH Earth’ Coconut Lagoon. (B, L) Double for sole use – £595 (Apr £545) Emirates from Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham ITINERARY DAY 11 Board a Keralan houseboat for or Glasgow – nil an overnight backwaters cruise. Canoe DAY 1 Fly to Chennai (formerly Madras). Emirates Business Class – from £2095 through the smaller canals. (B, L, D) Privately Guided – £695 DAY 2 On arrival a tour of Chennai visiting DAY 12 Disembark and drive to Cochin the Government Museum, Fort St. George, Extensions & Extra Nights for two nights at the 4-star boutique ‘CGH St. Mary’s Church and Marina Beach. Lunch Discover more of India or relax in a resort on one Earth’ Hotel Eighth Bastion. A walking tour at the excellent Hotel Taj Connemara then of our great range of extensions. of Fort Cochin includes the Synagogue, continue to Mahabalipuram for two nights Add extra nights pre-tour to draw breath after Palace, St. Francis Church and the Chinese at the 5-star Radisson Resort Temple Bay. (L) the flight or stay on post-tour to reflect, relax or fishing nets. Cooking demonstration. (B, D) explore independently. For details see vjv.com. DAY 3 Visit Shore Temple, Arjuna’s Penance, DAY 13 Visit the backwaters fishing village Five Rathas and Krishna Mandapam. (B) Price Includes of Kumbalanghi. Evening Kathakali classical Air travel and taxes, transfers, 12 nights’ DAY 4 Drive to Pondicherry (3 hrs) for performance. (B, L) accommodation, breakfast daily, 4 lunches and overnight at the 4-star ‘CGH Earth’ Palais de DAY 14 Return flight. (B) 6 dinners, itinerary as described, services of Mahe. Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram, museum local guides and representatives. If our specially negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of and the Sacred Heart Basilica. (B) booking, a supplement may apply. DAY 5 Continue south through the Kaveri Independent Arrival to the temple of Gangaikondacholapuram GRAND TOUR OF SOUTHERN (3 hrs). Travel to Tanjore (3 hrs) for overnight INDIA Save £600; Arrival or Departure transfer £24 at the boutique hotel Svatma. (B, D) Notes 20 nights from £2795 DAY 6 Visit Brihadeeshwara Temple. Alternatively, discover the full majesty of This itinerary includes some walking over uneven Continue to Trichy. Visit the temple complex ground. Temple visits include a walk with shoes off. the south’s temple complexes, dramatic of Srirangam and view the Rock Fort. Travel landscapes, hill stations, colonial heritage to Madurai (3 hrs).Two nights at the 4-star and even a ‘Toy Train’ with a night on a Taj Gateway Hotel in Madurai. (B, D) Kerala houseboat. 2022 dates available.

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Forbidden City Terracotta Warriors, Xian

OVERVIEW KEY FEATURES SPECIAL EVENTS Flight (1 night) Cultural & Natural Wonders Tour Chinese Entertainment Beijing (3 nights) Jules Verne Sightseeing Enjoy a Peking Duck dinner in Beijing; dumpling Xian (2 nights) 6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites dinner in Xian; acrobatic show in Shanghai and a Guilin (2 nights) 3-night Yangtze Gorges Cruise Sichuan Opera in Chengdu. Chengdu (2 nights) High-Speed Train Included Yangtze Cruise (3 nights) Local Expert Guides Shanghai (3 nights) Group Size: 6 – 25

DEPARTURES & PRICES DISCOVER per person in a twin room/cabin Air China from Heathrow CHINA 2021 – Wednesdays Aug 4 £3295 Oct 6 £3095 INTRODUCTION DAY 9 Visit Reed Flute Cave and fly to Sep 8 £3225 Chengdu for two nights at the 5-star Tibet Home to the ‘Last Emperor’ and the nation’s Hotel. (B) capital, Beijing’s greatest treasures are 2022 – Wednesdays revealed at the Imperial Palace in the DAY 10 Visit the Panda Breeding Research Apr 13 £3095 Sep 7 £3295 Centre and walk along ancient Jinli Street. Forbidden City and the Summer Palace. The May 4 £3195 Oct 5 £3145 Great Wall was initiated by the first Emperor Sichuan Opera. (B, L, D) Aug 3 £3395 and revived during the Ming Dynasty DAY 11 Travel by high-speed train to against the invading Mongols. Chongqing (2 ½ hrs). Embark on the Supplements per person In Xian, the life-size Terracotta Warriors MV Century Legend for a three-night stand in formation, with no two faces alike. cruise. (B, L, D) Single supplement – £795 (Apr £185; Aug 3 £725; Aug 4 £695) Sheer cliffs and steep rugged mountains DAY 12 An excursion to Shibaozhai. (B, L, D) British Airways – from £50 (2022 £75) rise on either side of the turbulent, misty DAY 13 Sail through Qutang and Wu British Airways World Traveller Plus – from £495 Yangtze, creating one of nature’s most gorges. An excursion to the Shennv Stream British Airways Club World – from £1695 marvellous sights. Air China Business Class – from £1695 or Lesser Gorges. (B, L, D) Privately Guided – £695 ITINERARY DAY 14 Disembark in Maoping and visit Extra Nights – Beijing / Shanghai DAY 1 Fly overnight to Beijing. the Three Gorges Dam site. Transfer to Wuhan or Yichang and fly to Shanghai. Stay Park Plaza Wangfujing Hotel, Beijing DAY 2 Transfer to the 4-star Park Plaza (per night) – £75 three nights at the 4-star Juss Hengshan Wangfujing Hotel for a three-night stay. (D) Single supplement – £70 Hotel. (B, L) DAY 3 Visit the Forbidden City and Tian An Juss Hengshan Hotel, Shanghai DAY 15 Visit Yu Yuan Garden, the old (per night) – £65 Men Square then the Summer Palace. (B, L) town area, the Jade Buddha Temple and Single supplement – £60 DAY 4 Visit the Temple of Heaven and the Shanghai Museum. Acrobatic show. (B, L, D) Price Includes Great Wall. Travel by cable car up and down DAY 16 Free day. Optional day excursion by to the level of the wall is included. Peking Air travel and taxes, transfers, 15 nights’ hotel and rail to Suzhou (£85). (B) cruise accommodation, breakfast daily, 11 lunches Duck dinner. (B, L, D) DAY 17 Return flight via Beijing. (B) and 9 dinners, itinerary as described, services of DAY 5 Travel by high-speed train to Xian guides and local representatives. If our specially (5 hrs) for two nights at the 4-star Holiday Note: Tour involves carrying luggage on and off negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of trains and some uneven surfaces and inclines. Inn Big Wild Goose Pagoda Hotel. (B, D) booking, a supplement may apply. Independent Arrival DAY 6 Visit the Terracotta Warriors, the ancient city wall and Small Wild Goose Save £400 GRAND TOUR OF CHINA Arrival transfer £25 (Capital Airport) Pagoda. Dumpling dinner. (B, L, D) 22 nights from £3845 Arrival transfer £50 (Daxing Airport) DAY 7 Visit the Shaanxi Provincial History Alternatively, discover China’s four corners Departure transfer £40 Museum and the Great Mosque. Fly to on this journey by high-speed train from the Guilin. Two nights at the 4-star Bravo grandeur of the Forbidden City via ancient Hotel. (B, L) Pingyao, Xian, a cruise on the Yangtze, modern Shanghai, the stunning scenery of DAY 8 A half-day cruise on the Li River. Visit the Li River to colourful Hong Kong. Yangshuo. (B, L)

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Daitoku-ji Temple, Kyoto Mount Fuji SPECIAL EVENT OVERVIEW KEY FEATURES Tea Ceremony Flight (1 night) Cultural & Natural Wonders Tour Tokyo (3) Jules Verne Sightseeing Experience the ceremonial preparation and Kami Suwa (1) 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites presentation of matcha at the Daitokuji temple. Kanazawa (1) Geisha Maiko Experience Kyoto (2) High-Speed Train Included Osaka (1) Local Expert Guide Throughout Matsue (2), Tokyo (1) Group Size: 10 – 25

DEPARTURES & PRICES per person in a twin room JAPAN’S EARTHLY British Airways from Heathrow 2021 – Monday TREASURES Nov 8 £4095 INTRODUCTION DAY 7 Travel by train to Kyoto (2 hrs). Visit Nijo castle, Heian Jingu shrine and explore 2022 – Mondays Introducing new 2022 departures. Shin’en Garden. Spend two nights at the Mar 21 £4195 Nov 7 £4095 The Japanese archipelago has an intriguing 3-star Righa Gran Kyoto Hotel. (B, L) Mar 28 £4295 history of emperors, shoguns, samurai, geisha, colourful kimonos, exquisite DAY 8 Visit Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion and Supplements per person gardens and Zen Buddhism. Bustling Tokyo, its garden continue to Ryoanji temple famous for its stone garden followed Single supplement – £675 (Nov 8 £645) mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, British Airways World Traveller Plus – from £525 Kyoto, former Imperial capital, is famous by Gioji temple with its famous moss British Airways Business Class – from £3195 for its Shinto shrines, gardens and geishas, garden Enjoy a tea ceremony at Daitokuji and tranquil Kanazawa for breathtaking temple and a traditional dinner and Maiko Extra Nights – Tokyo gardens and castles. Matsue in the north is experience. (B, D) Hotel Monterey Hanzomon (per night) – £115 a water city famed for its wondrous castle Single supplement – £105 DAY 9 Travel to Nara, visiting Uji Byodoin and gardens. temple and garden and stroll through Extension – Hiroshima Nara Park to Kasuga Shrine and botanical Visit Hiroshima, today a vibrant city of leafy ITINERARY gardens. Visit Kofukuji and Todaiji temples. wide boulevards with a thriving cosmopolitan DAY 1 Fly overnight to Tokyo. Continue to Osaka for overnight at the community. Visit the majestic Itsukushima Shrine 4-star Righa Royal Hotel Osaka. (B, L) on Miyajima island and the Hiroshima Peace and DAY 2 Visit the Imperial Palace Plaza and Memorial Park including the Atomic Bomb Dome Asakusa Sensoji Buddhist temple. Spend DAY 10 Depart for Okayama to visit with its moving message of peace. Breakfast daily. three nights at the 3-star Hotel Monterey Korakuen Garden. Continue to Matsue for 2 nights – £595 (Nov 8 £695) Hanzomon. (L) two nights at the 3-star Matsue Excel Hotel Single supplement – £75 DAY 3 Explore Tokyo, visiting Showa Kinen Tokyu. (B, L) Price Includes Park and Meiji Jingu Shinto shrine. (B) DAY 11 Visit Adachi Museum of Fine Art, Air travel and taxes, transfers, 11 nights’ DAY 4 Visit Kamakura’s most important Matsue’s 17th century castle. Stroll along accommodation, breakfast daily, 8 lunches and shrine, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, the Great Nawate-Koji Old Street. (B, L) 2 dinners, itinerary as described, services of expert local guides and representative. If our specially Buddha at Kotokuin and Hase temple. DAY 12 Visit Iwami Silver Mine and Izumo negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of Travel to Yokohama to visit Sankeien, Taisha Shinto shrine. Fly to Tokyo for booking, a supplement may apply. renowned for its seasonal beauty. (B, L) overnight. (B, L) Notes DAY 5 Travel by bullet train to Odawara. DAY 13 Return flight to London. (B) This is a full itinerary with most visits on foot and Cruise on Lake Ashi and visit Hakone sites with steps/inclines and uneven surfaces. Open-Air museum. Overnight at the 3-star On Day 5, main luggage is transported by road to Shibu-no-yu Hotel in Japanese style rooms. DISCOVER JAPAN Kyoto, so an overnight bag is needed for your stay in Enjoy the Onsen hot springs. (B, L, D) 10 nights from £3995 Kami Suwa and Kanazawa. Alternatively, discover truly timeless Japan, In Japan room sizes are generally smaller than in DAY 6 Travel to Kanazawa (4 ½ ) via Matsumoto castle (photo stop). Visit very traditional yet vibrantly modern; Europe. explore ancient Kyoto, Hiroshima and Tokyo Kenrokuen Garden and East Chaya Old Stay at a Ryokan in Hakone and travel in a Street. Stay at the 3-star Hotel Vista small group by Bullet train to admire the Kanazawa. (B) cherry blossoms or autumn leaves.

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OVERVIEW KEY FEATURES Flight (1 night), Kuching (2 nights) Wildlife & Natural Wonders Tour Mulu (2 nights) Jules Verne Sightseeing / Activities Kota Kinabalu (2 nights) Improved Itinerary Sukau (2 nights) Local Expert Guides Sepilok (1 night) Group Size: 4 – 14 Kuala Lumpur (1 night) Flight (1 night)

DEPARTURES & PRICES WILD per person in a twin/double room Malaysian Airlines from Heathrow BORNEO 2021 – Wednesdays Jun 16 £3145 Oct 13 £3145 INTRODUCTION DAY 8 Early morning flight to Sandakan. Sep 8 £3195 Nov 3 £2995 Visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehab Centre The equatorial island of Borneo offers a and the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation spectacular opportunity to encounter 2022 – Wednesdays Centre. Boat journey on the Kinabatangan flora, fauna, topography and tribes people River with many wildlife spotting Feb 16 £3145 Jun 15 £3145 of astonishing diversity in Sarawak and opportunities including three kinds of leaf Mar 9 £3195 Sep 7 £3195 neighbouring Sabah – the two states of monkey and herds of pygmy elephant. Two Malaysian Borneo. Apr 20 £3195 Oct 12 £3195 nights at Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge in May 11 £3195 Nov 2 £3095 ITINERARY Sukau. (B, L, D) DAY 1 Fly overnight from London Heathrow DAY 9 Boat trip on the Oxbow Lake in Supplements per person to Kuching, via Kuala Lumpur. search of the elusive Proboscis monkey, Single supplement – £475 (2022 £495) DAY 2 Transfer to the 3-star Hotel Meritin macaques, maroon langur and Bornean London/Kuala Lumpur/London Kuching for two nights. Gibbon. Optional visit to the Gomantong Malaysian Airlines Business Class – from £3445 Caves (approx. £30). Afternoon cruise to Extra Nights – Kuala Lumpur DAY 3 Visit the Semengoh Orangutan spot more wildlife. (B, L, D) Rehab Centre and Sarawak Cultural Melia Hotel (per night) – £35 Village for demonstrations of traditional DAY 10 Return to Sandakan by road. Single supplement – £30; Departure transfer – £12 Sandakan city tour. Overnight at the arts and crafts and daily activities of local Extension – Langkawi communities. (B, D) 3-star My Nature Resort located in Sepilok rainforest where many species of bird can Extend your stay on the idyllic island of Langkawi at the 4-star Berjaya Langkawi Beach Resort Hotel, DAY 4 Fly to Mulu (via Miri) in Northern be spotted. (B, L, D) Sarawak. Two nights at the 5-star Mulu includes a mangrove cruise with one lunch and Marriott. Plank walk in the rainforest DAY 11 Fly to Kuala Lumpur for overnight breakfast daily included. at the 4-star Melia Hotel. (B) 3 nights – £525 (Jun 15 £595) to Lang’s Cave, the world‘s largest cave Single supplement – £215 (Jun 15 £295) passage. At Deer Cave witness the sunset DAY 12 Tour of Kuala Lumpur includes the exodus of thousands of bats (weather National Mosque and War Memorial. Return Price Includes permitting). (B, D) flight in the late evening (late check out Air travel and taxes (excluding Malaysian included at hotel). (B) departure tax, approx. £4), transfers, 10 nights’ DAY 5 Travel by longboat to Wind Cave. accommodation, breakfast daily, 4 lunches and Explore the ‘King’s Room’, continue DAY 13 Arrive Heathrow in the 8 dinners, itinerary as described, services of to Clearwater Cave. Mulu Canopy early morning. guides and local representatives. If our specially Skywalk. (B, L, D) negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of booking, a supplement may apply. DAY 6 Morning at leisure. Fly to Kota WILD INDIA Kinabalu for two nights at the 4-star Notes Le Meridien Hotel. (B, D) 14 nights from £3495 An accommodation tax is payable locally, DAY 7 Visit Gayang village and observe Alternatively, discover one of the richest approx.150 Malaysian Ringgit per room (Days 2 – bio-diversities in the world through 12). Humidity is high throughout the year. A good the lifestyle of the Bajau, including a cruise renowned national parks and sanctuaries, level of agility and walking ability is needed for some through the mangroves and batik painting. with bird watching and game drive visits and to embark small boats. On Day 5 the Wind Panoramic tour of Kota Kinabalu followed experiences, staying in unique hotels. Cave visit includes many steps. Boat trips on occasion by a hilltop countryside dinner. (B, D) may be shared to contribute to sustainable tourism.

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Royal Palace Museum, Luang Prabang Ha Long Bay

SPECIAL EVENTS OVERVIEW KEY FEATURES Evening Entertainment Flight (1 night) Cultural & Natural Wonders Tour Ho Chi Minh (2 nights) Jules Verne Sightseeing Cocktail and appetisers at Saigon Saigon rooftop Siem Reap (3 nights) 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites bar; In Luang Prabang, a Baci ceremony with traditional music and dance and a dinner cruise on Luang Prabang (3 nights) 4 Lunches and 7 Dinners the Mekong; Apsara theatre dance, and cocktails Hanoi (2 nights) Local Expert Guides and tasting at the Bug Café in Siem Reap. Ha Long Bay Cruise (1 night) Group Size: 2 – 18 Flight (1 night)

DEPARTURES & PRICES per person in a twin/double room TREASURES OF Vietnam Airlines from Heathrow 2021 – Saturdays INDOCHINA Sep 18 £2495 Nov 13 £2645 INTRODUCTION Prabang visit the Ethnic Museum, Vat Vixoune, That Makmo and Vat Xieng Thong. 2022 – Saturdays Discover religious traditions, ancient Dinner on the Nava Mekong boat. Enjoy a Jan 15 £2495 Sep 17 £2395 cultures and ethnic diversity while at the drink downtown by tuk-tuk. (B, D) Feb 12* £2495 Oct 15* £2495 same time modern history. Explore Laos, DAY 9 Early morning, witness monks during Mar 12 £2395 Nov 12* £2545 Cambodia and Vietnam with their own character and atmosphere: the serenity Tagbat then climb up Phousy Hill. Visit the Royal Palace Museum. By boat to the 2022 – Saturday (Solo Group) of Luang Prabang contrasts sharply with hectic Hanoi and sophisticated Ho Chi Minh Buddha caves. Visit Hmong market. Evening Sep 10* £2395 City, while Siem Reap remains the gateway Baci ceremony with traditional music and to the magnificent temples of Angkor. dance. (B, L, D) Supplements per person DAY 10 Optional morning cooking class or *NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT (limited availability ITINERARY optional morning weaving class (bookable Single supplement – £595 (Sep £545) DAY 1 Fly overnight to Ho Chi Minh City. locally). By local boat across the river to Pha London-Ho Chi Minh/Hanoi-London Vietnam Airlines Premium Economy Class – DAY 2 Transfer to the central 4-star Tad Ke, Laos’ first botanical garden. Fly to from £695 Novotel Saigon Centre (early check-in) for Hanoi. Two nights at the 4-star The Lapis Vietnam Airlines Business Class – from £2995 two nights. Visit the Reunification Palace Hotel. (B) Privately Guided – £595 and History Museum, see Notre Dame DAY 11 Visit the One Pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Price Includes Cathedral, Opera House and Post Office. (B) Minh’s home and Mausoleum, Temple of Air travel and taxes, transfers, 11 nights’ DAY 3 Drive to Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta Literature with a rickshaw around Hoan accommodation, breakfast daily, 4 lunches and for a cruise through the narrow channels. Kiem Lake and the old quarter. Water 7 dinners, itinerary as described, services of Cocktails and appetisers at Saigon Saigon puppet show. (B, D) guides and local representatives. If our specially rooftop bar. (B, L) negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of DAY 12 Transfer to Ha Long Bay (4 hrs) for booking, a supplement may apply. DAY 4 Visit the Cu Chi tunnels. Fly to Siem an overnight cruise visiting a variety of Reap for three nights at the 4-star Tara islands and caves. (B, L, D) Independent Arrival Angkor Hotel. (B) DAY 13 Cruise with light brunch. Disembark Save £400 Transfers to/from airport with group included DAY 5 Visit the South Gate of Angkor and return to Hanoi (4 hrs). Visit the Thom, Bayon, Royal Enclosure, Terrace of Ethnological Museum. Return flight. (B, L, D) Note Elephants and Ta Prohm. Boat trip on Tonle DAY 14 Arrive at Heathrow early morning. Some visits are on foot including uneven surfaces Sap Lake. Apsara dance theatre show and and inclines. dinner. (B, D) CLASSICAL TOUR OF VIETNAM DAY 6 Visit temples Banteay Srei, Banteay Samre and Angkor Wat. Cocktail and tasting 15 nights from £2245 at the Bug Café; insect (for the brave!) or Alternatively, explore from capitals vegetarian platter. (B) ancient and modern to Hoi An town, the Mekong, rural mountain landscapes with DAY 7 Fly to Luang Prabang for three nights an overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay and a at the 4-star Muang Thong hotel. (B, D) medley of river cruises. 2022 dates available. DAY 8 Visit Kuangsi waterfall. At Luang

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Machu Picchu Lake Titicaca

OVERVIEW KEY FEATURES SPECIAL EVENT Lima (2 nights) Cultural & Natural Wonders Tour Maras Culture & Tradition Sacred Valley (2 nights) Jules Verne Sightseeing Visit the rural village of Maras in the Sacred Valley Machu Picchu (1 night) 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites where you will learn about Andean culture and Cuzco (2 nights) Solo Group Departure traditions. Lake Titicaca (2 nights) No Single Supplement Lima (1 night) Local Expert Guides Flight (1 night) Group Size: 5 – 25

DEPARTURES & PRICES LOST WORLD per person in a twin/double room Air France from Heathrow OF THE INCAS 2021 – Sundays Sep 5 £2745 Oct 10 £2775 INTRODUCTION DAY 7 Tour of Cuzco includes the Temple of the Sun, cathedral and the Plaza de Introducing new 2022 departures. 2022 – Sundays Armas, the imposing Inca fortress of Hiram Bingham’s sense of wonderment Jan 23* £2845 Sep 4 £2875 Sacsayhuaman, the underground temple when, in 1911, he discovered the ‘lost’ of Kenko, the Inca baths of Tambo Machay Mar 27 £2895 Oct 2 £2825 city of the Incas can scarcely be imagined. and the ‘red fort’ Puka Pukara. (B) Jul 31 £2895 Not only was there no written record that Machu Picchu had ever existed but DAY 8 Drive across the Andean high plain 2022 – Sunday (Solo Group) its ruins were extensive, unspoiled and visiting Andahuaylillas Church, considered stood in surroundings of outstanding the ‘Sistine Chapel’ of the Americas, and Feb 27* £2845 natural beauty. Raqchi ruins before reaching Puno (6 hrs) on Lake Titicaca (3,812 metres). Two 2022 – Festival Departure (13 nights) ITINERARY nights at the 4-star Casa Andina Premium Jun 10 (Fri) £3275 DAY 1 Fly to Lima and stay two nights at Puno. (B, L) the 4-star Casa Andina Select Miraflores. DAY 9 Visit to the floating islands of Uros. Supplements per person DAY 2 Tour of Lima includes the Plaza de These Aymara-speaking Indians still live *NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT (limited availability) Armas, the 17th-century Convent of San on islets made from tortora reeds of Lake Single supplement – £345 (Jun £415) Francisco and the hacienda-housed Larco Titicaca. Visit Taquile Island and enjoy a Air France Business Class – from £1775 Museum. (B, L) home cooked lunch. (B, L) Air France from Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester and Newcastle – nil DAY 3 Fly to Cuzco (3,400 metres) and DAY 10 Fly from Juliaca to Lima for KLM from Bristol, Birmingham, Edinburgh, transfer to the Sacred Valley (2,400 metres), overnight at the 4-star Casa Andina Select Glasgow, Heathrow, Manchester, Newcastle and visiting the Living Museum of the Andes Miraflores. (B) Southampton from – £100 and the famous Pisac Market en route DAY 11 Optional market visit and cookery Extension – Nazca Lines for two nights at 4-star Taypikala Sacred class (£125). Return overnight flight. (B) By air experience the enigma of the Nazca Lines Valley. (B) DAY 12 Arrive London. (weather permitting) and by boat visit the nearby Ballestas Islands, home to a large sea lion colony. DAY 4 Visit the archaeological site of Moray Note: This is a full itinerary with many visits on foot 4 nights – £975; Single supplement – £495 and Ollantaytambo fortress. A stop to view including some uneven surfaces and inclines. the Maras Salt Mines. Special visit to Maras Extensions to the Amazon and Arequipa & village. (B) Colca Canyon are also available. DAY 5 Join the Vistadome train to Aguas GRAND TOUR OF SOUTH Price Includes Calientes before the final ascent by road to Air travel and taxes, transfers, 10 nights’ Machu Picchu. Tour the ruins and overnight AMERICA accommodation, breakfast daily, 3 lunches at the 3-star El Mapi by Inkaterra Hotel in 18 nights from £4895 and 1 dinner, itinerary as described, services of Aguas Calientes. (B, D) Alternatively, experience South America’s guides and local representatives. If our specially negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of DAY 6 Optional second entrance to Machu incredible diversity from the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu via Lake Titicaca, dramatic booking, a supplement may apply. Picchu (£65). Travel by rail and road to La Paz, elegant Buenos Aires onto vibrant Cuzco (4 hrs). Stay two nights at the 4-star Montevideo, the stupendous Iguassu Falls Hilton Garden Inn. (B) and the beautiful Cidade Maravilhosa, Rio.

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PRICES REDUCED Save up to £300

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Havana

SPECIAL EVENT OVERVIEW KEY FEATURES Hemingway’s Haunt Havana (3 nights) Cultural & Countryside Tour Viñales Valley (2 nights) Jules Verne Sightseeing Visit the bar frequented by Ernest Hemingway in Havana (2 nights) 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Havana, El Floridita, and enjoy a cocktail. Trinidad (2 nights) No Single Supplement Santa Clara (2 nights) Solo Group Varadero (3 nights) Group Size: 5 – 25 Flight (1 night)

DEPARTURES & PRICES per person in a twin/double room HEMINGWAY’S Virgin Atlantic from Heathrow 2021 – Sundays CUBA Sep 12* £2345 Nov 7 £2645 Oct 3* £2345 Nov 21 £2645 INTRODUCTION DAY 7 At leisure. Evening Hemingway’s haunt Special Event at El Floridita. (B, D) Oct 17* £2395 On this beautiful island much infrastructure was built for the American elite in heady DAY 8 Travel to Cienfuegos (4 hrs). Tour 2021/22 – Sundays (Solo Groups) pre-revolutionary days. Still redolent with includes Palacio de Valle and a boat trip. Two nights at the 5-star Iberostar Heritage Jun 13* £2345 May 1* £2345 imagery of the 1940s and 50s, whether it be Hemingway’s old haunts, museums Grand Trinidad. (B, D) 2022 – Sundays to the exploits of the revolutionaries, the DAY 9 Trinidad tour. Visit the city museum Tropicana Night Club, which still somehow and La Canchanchara Bar. Visit a former Jan 16 £2495 Apr 24 £2445 echoes to the sound of Nat King Cole, sugar plantation at Manaca Iznaga. (B, D) Jan 30 £2595 Jun 12* £2245 the hotels run by ‘Long Legs Diamond’. DAY 10 Morning free. Travel to Sancti Feb 6 £2795 Sep 11* £2195 However, Cuba is not just about tourist Spiritus for a tour and Santa Clara for two Feb 20, 27 £2795 Oct 2*, 16* £2245 clichés; explore UNESCO Havana, with its nights at the 3-star El Central Hotel. (B, D) Mar 6 £2795 Nov 6 £2345 baroque cathedral, many forts and Old Town, and the provincial cities and towns. DAY 11 Santa Clara tour of Ernesto Guevara Mar 13, 20 £2645 Nov 20 £2345 Port city Cienfuegos, known as the ‘Pearl of Square, museum & mausoleum. Visit San the South’ is built around a stunning bay Juan de los Remedios. Optional visit to Supplements per person with pastel-coloured buildings – a striking Sugar Factory with steam train ride. (B, D) *NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT (limited availability) example of Spanish colonial architecture. DAY 12 Visit the Armoured Train. Travel to Single supplement – £315 (Jan-Mar £365) Varadero visiting Matanzas en route. Three Virgin Premium Economy – from £545 ITINERARY nights at the 4-star Iberostar Tainos Hotel in Virgin Upper Class – from £1845 DAY 1 Fly London to Havana. Three nights Varadero on an all-inclusive basis. (B, L, D) Extra Nights – Varadero at the 4-star Iberostar Havana Riviera. (D) DAYS 13 & 14 At leisure. (B, L, D) Iberostar Tainos Hotel (per night) – £70 DAY 2 Old and modern Havana tour. (B, D) DAY 15 Return flight. (B) (Jan-Mar £95) Single supplement – £38 DAY 3 Visit the botanical gardens, enjoy DAY 16 Arrive London in the early morning. a Cuban cocktail and dance lesson. Visit Price Includes Hemingway’s House where Hemingway ACCOMMODATION Air travel and taxes, transfers, 14 nights’ wrote ‘The Old Man and the Sea’. (B, D) Tourism is still under state control and on accommodation, breakfast daily, 4 lunches and 14 dinners, itinerary as described, services of DAY 4 Visit the rural community of occasion hotels of a similar standard may guides and local representatives. If our specially Las Terrazas. Continue to Viñales Valley in be used. See vjv.com for details. negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of Pinar del Rio for two nights at the 3-star booking, a supplement may apply. La Ermita or similar. (B, L, D) Independent Arrival DAY 5 Visit Viñales Valley, Indian’s Cave and THE BEST OF CUBA Save £700 Veguero, a drying house for tobacco. (B, D) 8 nights from £1895 Arrival transfer £15; Departure transfer £75 DAY 6 Visit Pinar del Rio, cigar and rum Alternatively, enjoy Cuba’s unique culture, Note factories and Soroa botanical gardens. landscapes and colonial architecture whilst On occasion, the cigar and rum factory (Day 6) and Return to Havana. Two nights at the 5-star staying in Iberostar 5-star hotels in Havana, steam train ride (Day 11) may be replaced with an Iberostar Parque Central Hotel. (B, D) Trinidad and Cayo Santa Maria. alternative visit due to closure at short notice.

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Tortuguero

OVERVIEW KEY FEATURES SPECIAL EVENTS San José (2 nights) Cultural & Wildlife Experience Tour Tortuguero Cruise & Cookery Class Tortuguero (2 nights) Jules Verne Sightseeing Enjoy a cruise on the waterways of Tortuguero, Sarapiquí (2 nights) Eco-Friendly Accommodation with a complimentary drink, and a cookery class at Arenal (1 night) Local Expert Guide Throughout La Quinta de Sarapiqui. Monteverde (2 nights) Group Size: 5 – 18 Carara Area (1 night) Flight (1 night)

DEPARTURES & PRICES CENTRAL AMERICA’S per person in a twin/double room British Airways from Gatwick GARDEN OF EDEN 2021 – Saturdays (13 nights) Nov 6 ± £2245 Nov 20 ± £2295 INTRODUCTION DAY 6 Walk with a naturalist guide through the intriguing La Selva Nature Reserve, a Costa Rica is a kaleidoscope of vivid natural 2022 – Saturdays (11 nights) haven for wildlife. Afternoon at leisure. (B) colour and offers over 2,000 species of Jan 8 £2145 Mar 5 £2195 orchid, more than 850 species of birds, DAY 7 Drive to Arenal Volcano to bathe in Jan 22 £2195 Mar 12 £2195 the hot springs at Ecotermales La Fortuna. thousands of species of butterflies and Feb 5, 19 £2245 Nov 5 £2145 a scenic diversity comprising volcanoes, Overnight at Volcano Lodge or similar. (B, D) Feb 26 £2245 Nov 19 £2145 rainforests, cloud forests, plantations, DAY 8 Traverse the Tilarán Mountains to the farmlands and Atlantic and Pacific coasts. Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve (3 hrs). Supplements per person Imaginings with regard to what the Tour cloud forest canopy walkways and Garden of Eden might have been like bridges. Two nights at Poco a Poco Hotel. (B) Single supplement – £425 British Airways World Traveller Plus – from £595 generally describe a tropical abundance DAY 9 A guided walk explores the trails of British Airways Club World – from £2275 of brightly coloured fruits and flowers the reserve. Time at leisure prior to a night Privately Guided – £995 set against a lush and varied backdrop of walk in the grounds of the lower altitude of Extension – Manuel Antonio vigorously thriving greenery. Populating the Bosque Eterno de Los Niños. (B) this paradise, the most noticeable presence Stay four nights with breakfast in sea view DAY 10 Travel to the Carara area for rooms at the stunningly located and beautifully would probably be a chorusing panoply of overnight at the Macaw Lodge or similar. (B) decorated 4-star Hotel Parador in Manuel Antonio brightly coloured birds feeding on the fruits DAY 11 Travel to San José. Return flight. (B) National Park combining idyllic white sand and flowers. beaches with wonderful wildlife. DAY 12 Arrive London in the morning. ITINERARY 4 nights – £745 ACCOMMODATION Single supplement – £445 DAY 1 Fly from Gatwick to San José. Two Price Includes nights at the Park Inn Hotel. Hotels and lodges are ‘eco-friendly’, whilst precise definition varies from property Air travel and UK departure taxes, transfers, DAY 2 Visit the National Theatre and the 10 nights’ accommodation in 3 or 4-star hotels Gold and Jade museums. Afternoon free. (B) to property, it generally implies a scenic and lodges, breakfast daily, 3 lunches and setting, environmentally sensitive 3 dinners, itinerary as described, services of a DAY 3 Drive to the Atlantic coast via architecture and operation, an active naturalist guide and local representatives. If our Braulio Carrillo National Park. Boat ride to involvement in schemes to protect and specially negotiated airfares are unavailable at the Evergreen Lodge in Tortuguero for two regenerate indigenous fauna and a desire time of booking, a supplement may apply. nights. By boat explore the Amazonesque to facilitate enjoyment and appreciation of Independent Arrival channels of Tortuguero Lagoon. (B, L, D) Costa Rica’s superb natural heritage. Save £700 DAY 4 Walk through the tropical forest of Arrival transfer £25 Tortuguero. Visit the Turtle Museum and Departure transfer with group included enjoy a Tortuguero cruise. (B, L, D) PANAMA TO COSTA RICA Notes DAY 5 Transfer by boat to Caño Blanco 7 nights from £2995 ± Tour includes an extra 2 nights at the end of the or La Pavona and continue by road to Alternatively, journey along the legendary tour – 1 in Carara and 1 in San José. La Quinta de Sarapiqui for two nights. Pan-American Highway through Panama, This is a full itinerary with some uneven surfaces. northwards to Costa Rica, including the Enjoy a cookery class. Talk by your naturalist See vjv.com for Birdwatching departures. guide. (B, L) Panama Canal & Manuel Antonio NP.

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Central America's Garden of Eden.indd 45 24/02/2021 11:20:13 TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The following terms and conditions (‘booking conditions’) form the basis of your contract with incur the additional costs of changing the name on the air ticket plus all other alteration charges Jules Verne. Please read them carefully as they set out our respective rights and obligations. By and additional fees equivalent to what it may cost us at the time. Changes may be made up asking us to confirm your booking, we are entitled to assume that you have had the opportunity to 7 days prior to departure if possible (if not then normal cancellation charges will apply). An to read and have read these terms and conditions and agree to them. Except where otherwise administration charge will also be made of £50 per person for requests made more than 61days stated, these booking conditions only apply to holiday arrangements which you book with us in before departure, and £100 per person within 61 days before departure. In the case of lead the UK and which we agree to make, provide or perform (as applicable) as part of our contract name changes then the new lead passenger will be deemed to have accepted the full terms and with you. All references in these booking conditions to ‘holiday’, ‘booking’, ‘contract’, ‘package’, conditions of the existing contract. If you request to change all the names on a booking, this will ‘tour’ or ‘arrangements’ mean such holiday arrangements unless otherwise stated. In these be considered as a cancellation and new booking and full cancellation charges will apply. booking conditions, ‘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 the context requires and ‘lead name’ 7. To Cancel your Booking means the person who makes the booking. ‘We’, ‘us’ and ‘our’ means Jules Verne. Should you wish to cancel your tour, the lead name must notify us as soon as possible. Cancellation will take effect from the day we are notified. No portion of amendment charges or 1. The Booking Agreement Credit Card charges is refundable in the event of cancellation. Any contract between you and us is subject to these Booking Conditions. The contract shall be The scale of cancellation charges detailed is calculated as a percentage of your invoice according governed by and construed in accordance with English law and is subject to the jurisdiction of the to the number of days prior to departure that written notice of cancellation is received by us: Courts of England and Wales. 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However, you also agree that in some cases it will not be possible to appoint an change of flight time of less than 12 hours, airline (except where otherwise stated), type of aircraft alternative ATOL holder, in which case you will be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL scheme (if advised) or destination airport, change of London airport, or changes of hotel to ones of similar (or your credit card issuer where applicable). price or category, will all be treated as minor changes. 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Any cancellation charges depending on the date we reasonably treat your booking as cancelled. Your changes to the actual airline after you have received your tickets will be notified to you as soon failure to pay the balance in these circumstances could result in cancellation charges of up to as possible and in all cases at check – in or at the boarding gate. Such a change is deemed to be a 100% of the final invoice. If you book 61 days or less before departure, then the full amount must minor change. be paid when you book. Rail Travel: All itineraries that involve the use of rail travel are subject to amendment according to the 6. To Change your Booking conditions of carriage of the railways board or other agency which governs rail travel in the country Change or Addition to your Booking: Please note that it will not be possible to make changes in which the railway journey is undertaken. Delays may occur depending on the priority given to within 28 days of your scheduled departure date. If you want to change any part of your holiday the passage of the train upon which you are travelling because the train is required to give way to arrangements after the invoice has been issued, we will do our best to make the change, but it other railway traffic. In particular where the train is crossing a border between two countries, your may not be possible. Any request for changes must be made by the person who made the original attention is drawn to the section headed ‘Border Crossings’ below. booking. We may ask you to put these in writing. If it is possible to make the change, it will be Border Crossings: In some countries lengthy delays may be experienced at border crossings subject to an administration charge of £30 per person, and payment of any further costs incurred between two countries. Such delays are subject to the discretion of the national or local authorities as a result of the change such as the cost of replacement visa, re – ticketing costs of scheduled regulating the border crossing. We cannot offer any accurate estimate of the length of such delay. transport, costs associated with changed group numbers. Scheduled airlines normally regard River Boats and Cruises: All itineraries that include river and coastal cruising are subject to name changes as a cancellation and rebooking, and any alteration may incur a 100% cancellation amendment according to river or sea conditions at the time of travel which includes water levels charge in respect of the air fare. If it is not possible for us to make changes for whatever reason, (high and low), weather conditions such as fog and technical issues with locks, bridges and the you have the choice of proceeding with the holiday as originally booked, or of cancelling and vessels themselves. Where such variations affect the itinerary a replacement programme by land paying cancellation charges in accordance with the scale shown below. If any change can be will be arranged. Most waterways are controlled by statutory authorities who can also impose made, you must check whether it will invalidate your insurance cover, in which case it may be restrictions without notice. necessary to take out alternative, additional or new cover depending on the circumstances. Name Spellings: It is essential that the names of all passengers you give us at the time of booking are 10. Important Notes exactly the names (including forenames) that are shown on those persons’ passports. In many cases, Accommodation Outside the UK: The standard of accommodation, whether in hotels or on and in order to guarantee your special airfare, tickets must be issued within two weeks of your date rail, ship or boat, will vary according to the standards available in the country in which the of booking and any subsequent changes, including changes to the spelling of names, amendments accommodation is being provided and should be judged by the standards of that country. In and cancellations, will incur costs up to the full value of the air ticket, regardless of the time period. some countries the standards will be basic and not of the level associated with a conventional Name Changes (where you transfer your booking to another person): Name changes will similarly package holiday. If you are in any doubt about the suitability to your own requirements of the facilities,

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Intro 002_003_v2.indd 46 17/02/2021 09:08:45 transportation, accommodation or conditions prevailing in any country through which the tour (c) Should you suffer death, personal injury or illness as a result of an activity not forming part passes, then you should make written enquiry with us as we cannot be held responsible for failure of holiday arrangements, booked with us, we give you advice, guidance and, at our discretion, to meet your requirements if these are not made known to us. Whilst every effort will be made to financial assistance where appropriate up to a limit of £5,000. The financial assistance to enable meet reasonable requests, they cannot be guaranteed. legal action to be taken against the person responsible for your death, personal injury or illness. Hotel rooms are generally available between noon and 3pm for check-in and are to be vacated Should you recover any costs against a third party in respect of such legal action or be insured between 10am and noon irrespective of your arrival or departure times, details of which will be in respect of such costs and recover the same via insurers any costs actually incurred by us for confirmed by your hotel. Hotels will generally make provision to secure your luggage until rooms which you are given assistance shall be recoverable from any costs recovered by you. Further, the are available. financial assistance is per booking form, not per person. Any request for assistance under this On occasion it may be possible to obtain day-rooms subject to availability and extra payment. section must be made within 90 days of the incident occurring. Special Requests: Any special request or requirement which is essential to your booking (such 14. Feedback and Complaints Procedure as specific dietary requirements, wheelchair assistance or special facilities for certain medical Your feedback is really important to us. At the end of your holiday you should receive a Jules Verne conditions) must be made known to us in writing before you book. We will contact our suppliers questionnaire to complete as we would like to know what you enjoyed about your tour and what and the request will only become a term of your contract with us if we confirm in writing that the we could improve. request can be met and your booking proceeds on that basis. We are also happy to pass on any If you have cause for complaint while you are on tour you must notify the Jules Verne Tour other reasonable requests that you may have such as desired location of hotel rooms or airline Manager, local representative, or local agent and give them the opportunity to help you there and seats or other requirements as to meals, but they cannot be guaranteed and will not form part of then. If you do not raise concerns immediately, this may affect our ability to investigate and take our contract. No compensation will be payable if such requests are not fulfilled. remedial action and it may impact on the way your complaint is dealt with later. Locally Booked Excursions/Activities: Whilst you are away you may be offered the opportunity If a problem remains unresolved during your holiday, the lead passenger (the person who made to buy optional excursions and activities. These are provided by independent local companies, the booking) should make a complaint in writing to Jules Verne within 28 days of the completion which are neither owned nor controlled by Jules Verne, and for whom we act only as an agent (if of the holiday. Please remember to quote your booking reference number and daytime telephone we make the booking for you). If you decide to buy an excursion or activity, your contract will be number. We will reply to you within 28 days of receipt of your letter, as laid down by the ABTA Tour made with the local company which provides it and it will not form part of your contracted holiday Operator’s Code of Conduct. arrangements with us. The contract may be subject to the excursion/activity provider’s terms and conditions, some of which may exclude or limit its liability to you, and will be governed by local We are a member of ABTA, membership number V1661. We are obliged to maintain a high standard law and jurisdiction. We accept no liability for any breach of contract or negligent act or omission of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct and we certainly hope that we can settle any holiday of any excursion/activity provider. Some excursions/activities may contain an element of risk or complaints amicably. However, should this prove not to be the case, you may refer any dispute require a good level of physical fitness, and, if in doubt, you should make direct inquiries with the relating to our contract to arbitration under a scheme arranged by ABTA which is approved by the local provider before deciding to buy and check that you are covered by your travel insurance Chartered Trading Standards Institute. If we can’t resolve your complaint, go to www.abta.com to policy. The same principle applies to any shop purchases in which you are involved, even where use ABTA’s simple procedure. Further information on the Code and ABTA’s assistance in resolving the shop is recommended by a local supplier or guide. We would therefore advise that you take disputes can be found on www.abta.com. The scheme provides for a simple and inexpensive method care to establish exactly what you are buying and also take into account any difficulties that you of arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability for you in respect of costs. The scheme might later find in returning faulty goods to the supplier. does not apply to claims for an amount greater than £5,000 per person or £25,000 per booking form. Neither does it apply to claims which are solely in respect of physical injury or illness or their Behaviour: If in our reasonable opinion or in the opinion of any airline pilot, hotel manager, tour consequences, although claims which include an element of minor injury or illness can be considered leader or other person in authority, your behaviour is causing, or is likely to cause, danger, upset subject to a limit of £1,500 on the amount the arbitrator can award per person, in respect of this or damage to property or persistently affecting the enjoyment of others, we reserve the right to element. The application for arbitration and Statement of Claim must be received by ABTA within 18 terminate your holiday. Should this happen, no refund or compensation would be paid and we months of the date of return from the holiday. Outside this time limit arbitration under the scheme would have no further responsibility for your holiday arrangements including return travel. may still be available if we agree, but the ABTA Code does not require such agreement. You must also Passports and Visas: It is your responsibility to ensure you are in possession of all necessary travel have previously registered your complaint via ABTA to qualify for arbitration. and health documents before departure. All costs incurred in obtaining such documentation must We both agree that English Law (and no other) will apply to your contract and to any dispute, be paid by you. We regret we cannot accept any liability if you are refused entry onto any transport claim or other matter of any description (hereinafter referred to as “claim”) which arises between or into any country due to failure on your part to carry all required documentation. If failure to have us (except as set out below). We both also agree that any claim (and whether or not involving any any necessary travel or other documents results in fines, surcharges or other financial penalty or personal injury) must be dealt with under the ABTA arbitration scheme (if the scheme is available expenses being imposed on or incurred by us, you will be responsible for reimbursing us accordingly. for the claim in question and you wish to use it) or by the Courts of England and Wales only unless, 11. Fitness to Travel, Disabilities, and Mobility in the case of Court proceedings, you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland. In this case, proceedings Overseas services are not covered by the Equality Act 2010, and facilities that are expected and must either be brought in the Courts of your home country or those of England and Wales. If required in the UK are not available in many of our destinations. If you have a disability or any issue proceedings are brought in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you may choose to have your contract with mobility you should be aware that our tours may involve significant distances, embarkations and claim governed by the law of Scotland/Northern Ireland as applicable (but if you do not so and disembarkations, visits to places that lack lifts or ramps, and areas of steep or rough terrain. choose, English law will apply). Tours, or parts of tours, may be unsuitable for those with disabilities or restricted mobility. Our 15. Carriers and Other Suppliers brochures and our website contain a guide on Fitness to Travel. Our tours are not normally For portions of your itinerary involving air transport, cruising, or travel by coach, car, train, or ferry, manageable for those with walking difficulties. Please consider this issue as carefully as we have, you will be subject to the operational terms and conditions of the carrier and the regulations ask for our advice, and do not undertake a tour that is unsuited to yourself or another member of under which they operate. Airlines operate under international and (where appropriate) European your party. Whilst we are committed to making every reasonable adjustment to provide access to conventions, treaties and regulations in regard to delay, cancellation, and denied boarding which our tours for those affected, our escorts and guides are responsible for the progress of the tour and have specific provisions regarding claims for compensation. Such claims, and those for loss or for the tour group as a whole so cannot be relied upon to provide individual support or assistance damage to your baggage, should be made directly to the airline. Although we will always use our such as pushing wheelchairs or carrying bags. Should you or any of your party require a carer or best efforts to ensure that your tour is delivered as promised, we cannot be held responsible for assistance with mobility, then you accept responsibility for including a suitably qualified person in delays, for necessary changes to your itinerary, or for other adverse occurrences or mishaps that your booking. are outside our control or could not have been foreseen or forestalled, and no compensation for In making your booking, you confirm that you and all of your party are fit to take this tour, and such events or their consequences will be due from us. For any claims to be considered, you must that you have declared to us any disability or special need which is likely to affect the progress communicate the failure locally to the supplier and to ourselves at the earliest opportunity. of the tour or the delivery to other travellers. If we reasonably consider that we are unable to properly accommodate the particular needs of the person concerned, we must reserve the right 16. Flights and Airlines to decline their reservation or, if full details are not given at the time of booking, decline or cancel We reserve the right to amend the carrier, type of aircraft or timings on any of the itineraries. When the reservation when we become aware of these details. You must also promptly advise us when you travel with an airline, scheduled or otherwise, the Conditions of Carriage of that airline apply. any significant change in the condition or disability occurs or if any such medical condition or Some of these will limit or even exclude liability. These conditions are the subject of International disability develops after your booking has been confirmed. If we consider at any time that the tour Agreements between countries. We can normally advise you of the Conditions, or copies can be is unsuitable, we will try to provide alternative arrangements which overcome the issues and will made available upon request. offer them to you at an appropriate cost. Alternatively, we reserve the right to cancel the booking. Voluntary Denied Boarding: On rare occasions passengers at the airport may be approached by the Should you or any of your party commence a tour without previously disclosing a disability or airline and offered, with appropriate compensation, a move to a later flight. If this is accepted you special need, and you are unable to take part in the activities or to keep to the daily schedule of should be aware that as a result you may incur additional costs for separate transfer arrangements the tour group, we reserve the right either to make whatever arrangements and engage whatever at your destination. additional assistance we deem necessary for you to continue the tour, separately from the group if Flight Delays: Flight timings are provided by airlines. They are subject to air traffic control necessary, or else to make arrangements for your return to the UK without completing the tour. In restrictions, weather conditions, the need for constant maintenance and the ability of passengers either case you will be responsible for all additional costs. to check in on time. There is no guarantee that the flights will depart at the time shown either in It is your responsibility to ensure that you are aware of all recommended and required vaccination the brochure, on your invoice or on the tickets. The timings are estimates only. When booking and health precautions in good time before departure, and to have any member of your party who connecting flights, rail or car parking or indeed any arrangements that rely on flight timings, you may have doubts about their fitness consult with their own doctor. are strongly advised to allow for possible variations. In the event of a flight being delayed, be it outward, onward or homeward, the relevant airline will make arrangements, dependent on the 12. Prices and Taxes time of day and duration of the delay. No Surcharge Guarantee – The price of your tour which we confirm to you at the time of booking, Direct Flights: Where a flight is described as direct, this means that no change of aircraft is including any increases or reductions applied at that time, is fully guaranteed and is not subject to necessary. Stops may be made en route for re-fuelling or to pick up/set down passengers. We do any surcharges. not however provide details of such stops where applicable in our documentation. Prices do not include – Travel Insurance, optional excursions, tipping, overseas airport taxes (where Air Travel: Airline schedules are quoted as known at the time of going to press, but are subject to indicated), any government or tourist taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication of possible alterations. Details in respect of flight timings, duration of flights and points of stop-over our brochure. en route will be sent with your confirmation invoice and with your final travel documents. 13. Jules Verne’s Responsibility Community List: In accordance with EU directive (EC) no. 2111/2005, Article 9, we are required to (a) Where you do not suffer personal injury or death, we accept liability should any part of bring to your attention the existence of a ‘Community List’ which contains details of air carriers your holiday arrangements booked with us not be as described in the brochure from which that are subject to an operating ban within the EU Community. The Community List is available for you have made your booking and not be of a reasonable standard. We will pay you reasonable inspection at http://ec.europa.eu/transport/air-ban/list_en.htm. compensation (limited to a maximum of three times the amount paid) unless there has been no fault on our part or that of our suppliers and the reason for the failure in your holiday 17. Brochure Description and Prices arrangements could not have been foreseen or avoided by us or our suppliers even if all due care Important Notice: Unfortunately, it is inevitable that some of the prices and details contained had been exercised. We will use this maximum sum to assess the appropriate sum due to you in the within our brochures may have changed since the brochures were printed. We must reserve the circumstances of your particular complaint. right to make such changes and to correct errors in advertised prices. You will be informed about any changes to any of the relevant details within this brochure when you book and before you (b) Should you suffer death or personal injury as a result of an activity forming part of your holiday enter into a contract with us as part of our commitment to quality customer service. arrangements booked with us, we accept responsibility unless there has been no fault on our part or that of our suppliers and the cause was your own fault, the actions of someone unconnected Whilst we endeavour to ensure that the most up-to-date and correct prices are shown on our website with your holiday arrangements or one which neither we nor our suppliers could have anticipated and in our brochures, there may on occasion be an incorrect price shown, due to an unfortunate or avoided even with the exercise of all due care. Where such death or personal injury arises in the error. When we become aware of any such error, we will endeavour to notify you at the time of course of air travel, rail travel, sea travel or hotel accommodation, the amount of compensation booking (if we are then aware of the mistake) or within 7 days of the time of booking, or as soon as you will receive is limited in accordance with the provisions of any applicable International reasonably possible. We must reserve the right to cancel the booking if you do not wish to accept Conventions (the 1999 Montreal Convention, the Warsaw Convention as amended by the Hague the price which is actually applicable to the holiday, in which case you will be given the choice to Protocol in 1955, the 1961 Berne Convention, the 1974 Athens Convention and the 1962 Paris amend your booking to an alternative holiday at the correct price. We reserve the right to change any Convention as amended). Copies of these Conventions may be obtained by writing to us, please of the services or facilities or prices described in the brochure at any time before a contract is made allow at least 28 days for the provision of such information. between us. If there is any change we will tell you before you enter into a contract.

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THE JULES VERNE DIFFERENCE That sense of adventure to discover the world is at the heart of Jules Verne. Established in 1978, our innovative small group escorted tours offer authentic travel with a twist for people who love to see the world. Packed with special touches and little extras, our expert guides will show you the true character of each destination and take you beyond the norm, whether your chosen destination is closer to home or far-flung. Fully ABTA and ATOL bonded and winner of many travel awards, our expert staff organise every detail so you can book in complete confidence.

FLEXIBLE BOOKING POLICY Our flexible booking policy applies to all reservations for tours departing more than two months ahead. Whether you are making a new booking or re-booking a tour, you may alter to a new date and/or destination, free of charge, as long as the original tour departure date is outside the 61-day ‘balance due’ period.

PRICE GUARANTEE & EARLY BOOKING Our 100% Price Guarantee means your holiday price is fixed when you book and you won’t ever pay more, even if our costs increase afterwards, we therefore recommend booking early so that you are covered by our included price guarantee.

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