Special Interest Holidays March 2019- May 2020

History & archaeology

Jazz

SPECIAL INTEREST

HOLIDAYS MARCH 2019- M A Y 2 0 2 0 Birdwatching & wildlife

Dancing

Art appreciation PRICES START FROM £279pp, see page 10 for details

SAVE UP TO AN EXTRA £100pp, when you book by February 28 , 2019

EVERY HOLIDAY IS ABTA AND ATOL PROTECTED The world is waiting to meet you Experience so much more on a Special Interest holiday planned by experts

Whether you long to explore Machu Picchu, admire the magnificence of the incredible Verona Opera Festival, or even dance the night away in Blackpool, you can indulge your passion on one of our expertly-planned Special Interest holidays. Whatever your interest, we’re sure to have a holiday to inspire you… You can discover the full collection at saga.co.uk/special-interests19

2 see page 8 “I love spending time with the guests. The energy that they give back is fantastic, with all of the discussions and reminiscing about singers and performers from the past.” Music host, Peter Grevatt

“Be as open as you can be just to experiencing new art and then decide afterwards how you feel about it. I feel doing this helps you to look at the world in a different way and see the world through someone else’s eyes.” see page 53 Art host, Linda Hollingshead

“One of my favourite memories is of Saga guests in Enkomi – the site of a bronze age city in Cyprus worked with a local guide in . We Cyprus and I remember her saying that guests only normally spend half an hour looking around this site. An hour -and-a-half later excited guests had to be rounded, our up! The guide said she had never seen such an excited bunch of people .” Archaeology host , Gillian Hovell see page 43

To avoid disappointment, it’s always best to book early because holidays can sell out fast and prices sometimes increase. Prices were correct at time of going to print on January, 2019 and should be used as a guide.

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Whether you’re indulging Experts every step of the way From accomplished musicians a life-long passion, to knowledgeable historians you’ll ﬁnd every Special Interest or discovering a new hobby… host is an expert in their ﬁeld. They work with us to create the holidays they host, and love to We’ll take care of share their experience and knowledge through fascinating the little details talks and insights.

4 Unbeatable value with more included than anyone else

A tailor-made programme of excursions and visits Fascinating talks by your expert host who will accompany throughout Return travel and transfers on overseas holidays Included travel insurance§ on overseas holidays Many single rooms and cabins at no extra cost, subject to availability No hidden extras

65 years’ Assurance and experience peace of mind CONTENTS With more than 65 years’ Your Saga Host, Tour Manager or experience in the travel industry Cruise Host will not only know the we have built a long-lasting local area like the back of their Music & jazz relationship with the people in hand, they’re there to help you with 6 the countries we visit, and work any problems or emergencies that 25 Walking with them to create holidays may occur. They are fully 39 History & archaeology that inspire you. We’re delighted supported by our UK team who are 46 Birdwatching and wildlife that many of our customers on call 24 hours a day. Art appreciation travel with us time and time 52 again, and value the feedback It’s also reassuring to know that 56 Gardens we receive from the your holiday will be fully protected 65 Dancing questionnaires they ﬁll in at the by ABTA or ATOL so you can relax 67 A few other details end of their holiday. knowing your money is protected.

§Optional travel insurance underwritten by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK Branch, or a reduction if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. Cover will be subject to few medical questions. See page 67 for more details.

5 MUSIC & JAZZ These holidays certainly hit the right notes – whether you’re tapping your toes to live jazz in Croatia, enjoying a little rock and roll as you cruise the Rhine or experiencing the atmosphere of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.

T h e w o r l d i s waiting to meet you

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Glamping at Twinwood, The Vintage Music Festival

Always wanted to attend a music festival but visions of cramped tents and queues for the loos put you off? If so then this luxurious ﬁve-night stay under canvas at the popular Twinwood Festival of vintage music and dance is for you!

5 nights from £449^ - 4 people sharing NEW 5 nights from £649^ - 2 people sharing

● Welcome barbecue on arrival ● Admission to all four days of the Twinwood Festival ● A Saga exclusive Glamping Village featuring luxury tented accommodation ● On-site parking ● Porterage at your camp ● Cancellation rights

The Twinwood Festival

This five-night stay at the Twinwood Saga’s Exclusive Glamping Village The history of Twinwood and Festival of vintage music and dancing is Your glamping (glamorous camping) Glenn Miller sure to hit the right note whether you’re experience is provided by Brook Bell Tents, In the 1940s Twinwood Airfield was a seasoned festival-goer or simply a a family-run firm with over 20 years of an RAF training base. During this first-timer looking to tick the experience expertise, specialising in music festivals. time, Glenn Miller and his Orchestra off your bucket list. Each furnished tent — which can host up were based in nearby Bedford as Spend August Bank Holiday weekend in to four guests — comes with electricity a safer alternative to London, and a picturesque setting at an historic RAF and a luxury double-height inflatable regularly used Twinwood, even playing Airfield in the heart of rural Bedfordshire. mattress is located in a fenced-off private an outdoor concert at the airfield in You’ll sleep in a luxury tent complete with glamping village for the sole use of Saga August 1944. In December of that everything from Egyptian cotton bedding customers. You will also have access year, Major Glenn Miller was due to fly to magical fairy lights and yes, of course, a to toilets and showers, not accessible from Twinwood to France, but after rack for your boots... and dancing shoes! to other festival-goers, and pamper boarding a Norseman aircraft outside Look forward to three-and-a-half days facilities, a reception desk with check-in Twinwood Control Tower, he was never of live music, spanning five decades of and bag-carry services, plus out of hours seen again, sparking a mystery that inspiration, performed across 13 on-site assistance. Admission to the Twinwood still fascinates the world. The Control stages. Between sessions relax in the Museums — featuring historic aviation Tower was restored to its original chill-out tent, which is furnished with and motor displays, plus the Glenn Miller condition and opened to the public cushions and deck chairs and boasts Museum – is included. in 2002. To celebrate this, a Glenn books, magazines and phone charging Your stay here is on a self-catering basis, Miller Concert was held, becoming the facilities. A separate hospitality tent although there will be a welcome barbecue forerunner of what is now the annual houses refrigerators and complimentary on the first evening where you’ll have the Twinwood Festival. The tower is now tea and coffee throughout your stay. chance to meet your fellow festival-goers. known as the Glenn Miller Museum, The festival offers plenty of food and drink featuring exhibits dedicated to his life options including traditional hot roast and music, and has become somewhat meals, Asian buffet food, jacket potatoes, of a shrine to his fans from around sandwiches and even tea and cake served the world. on vintage china.

SAVE £50 ^per person when you book by Feb 15, 2019 Prices from: Aug 22, 2019 2 people sharing 699 649 3 people sharing 569 519 4 people sharing 499 449 Glamping at Twinwood, The Vintage Music Festival. Holiday code: TB201 All prices are £s per person based on four, three or two people sharing, including savings as advertised and are subject to availability.

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Enjoy a music break with an included performance by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, plus talks, recitals and an excursion…

4 nights HALF BOARD from £469^ Departing: Apr 1, 8, May 13 (all £469), 2019. Holiday code: AN744

● All breakfasts and dinners ● Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra concert at Poole Lighthouse ● Performance by the Myriad Quartet ● Welcome and pre-concert talk ● Excursion to Athelhampton House ● Music host and Saga host ● An evening performance from your music host ● Porterage at your hotel ● Cancellation rights.

Single rooms at no extra cost* The BSO’s string section

Queens Hotel QQQ This 3-star hotel is situated in a quiet part of Bournemouth's elegant East Cliff area. Facilities include a restaurant, garden lounge, bar, swimming pool, sauna, gym, Wi-Fi (extra charge) and free car parking. There are 109 bedrooms, some reached by steps, and lifts to all ﬂoors. The bedrooms are traditional in style Peter Grevatt (right) and Ken Roberts

Your programme BSO concerts “The BSO are a wonderful On this special music holiday, look Choose from the following Monday forward to a concert performance from arrival dates (BSO performances are orchestra. Saga make the acclaimed Bournemouth Symphony on Wednesdays). it memorable by Orchestra at Poole’s Lighthouse Centre, April 1, 2019: Elgar – Froissart Overture; complementing the holiday with works that may range from Mozart Saint-Saëns – Piano Concerto No.5; to Elgar, dependent upon which departure Elgar –Symphony No.1. Conductor: Kirill with a fabulous music host date you choose. You can also enjoy an Karabits. Piano: Lucas Debargue. and professional and friendly in-house recital at your hotel from the April 8, 2019: Smetana – Vltava; rep. Three in-house concerts, Myriad Quartet, an evening of musical Tchaikovsky – Piano Concerto No.1; entertainment from your music host, Sibelius – Symphony No.1. Conductor: as well as a trip to the and two informative talks to enhance Jamie Phillips. Piano: Denis Kozhukkin. your concert visit. You’ll also have some Lighthouse in Poole, make it May 13, 2019: Elgar – The Dream of time to get out and about in popular Gerontius. Conductor: Kirill Karabits. an excellent few days. Keep Bournemouth and enjoy an included visit Soloists: tenor: Paul Appleby; Mezzo your eyes open for similar to Athelhampton House. Soprano: Alice Coote; Bass-baritone: breaks in Britain. Give it a James Rutherford. Further information can be found at try if you are new to Special www.bsolive.com Interest music holidays”

Anne, Dartford

BSO Queens Hotel - Bournemouth. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Single rooms: *Limited number of single rooms at no extra cost subject to availability, after which a supplement may apply.Please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

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Look forward to your vinyl port of call Frank Sinatra’s Hollywood star

Queens Hotel Your host Carol-Anne Wells The hotel’s spa Your host, Robert Habermann

Music of the 50s and 60s The Greatest Songbook

4 nights HALF BOARD from £419^ 4 nights HALF BOARD from £449^ Departing: June 24, 2019 Departing: May 6, 2019 Holiday code: AN911. Holiday code: AN912.

All breakfasts and dinners ● Music host Carol Anne Wells All breakfasts and dinners ● Music host and Saga host • Three in-house performances ● Excursion to Russell Cotes • Three in-house concerts from your host, Robert Habermann Gallery ● Welcome meeting ● Welcome music session ● Saga ● Excursion to Russell Cotes Gallery ● Welcome meeting host ● Porterage at your hotel ● Cancellation rights ● Porterage at your hotel ● Cancellation rights

Your programme Your programme The music of the 1950s and 60s provided a soundtrack to From Blue Moon to an invitation to Come fly with me, step the innovations and changes that were taking place during into the world of the ‘crooners’ on this special short break, the post-war decades. On this four-night holiday join your exploring some of their greatest songs in the company host Carol Anne Wells on a musical journey as you discover of your host, singer Robert Habermann. After a welcome some of the great singers of the period, their songs and meeting and dinner at your hotel on your first evening, look music, ranging from Bill Haley and Elvis to the Beatles and forward to enjoying free time during your holiday to explore the Beach Boys. During your holiday, Carol Anne will give a the attractions of Bournemouth and its surroundings. illustrated welcome music session and an in-house concert, Each evening take your seats for three evening in-house before being joined by singer Del Barefoot as they pay concerts with your host, celebrating the music of the tribute to the the great singers of the period, with a final ‘greatest songbook’ with songs originally performed by Frank performance from the ‘Band of Gold’ to bring your holiday Sinatra, Dean Martin and more, plus stories and anecdotes. to a ‘swinging’ conclusion! There will also be an included There will also be an included excursion to the Russell excursion to the Russell Cotes Gallery with its collections Cotes Gallery with its collections and works of art, plus the and works of art, plus the opportunity to relax as you play a opportunity to enjoy relaxing afternoons when you can put music quiz and watch a music film. your feet up and watch classic musical films.

Queens Hotel QQQ Queens Hotel QQQ This 3-star hotel is situated in a quiet part of Bournemouth's This 3-star hotel is situated in a quiet part of Bournemouth's elegant East Cliff area. 109 bedrooms, some reached by elegant East Cliff area. 109 bedrooms, some reached by steps, and lifts to all ﬂoors. steps, and lifts to all ﬂoors.

^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Single rooms: *Limited number of single rooms at no to availability. Single rooms: *Limited number of single rooms at no extra cost subject to availability, after which a supplement may apply. extra cost subject to availability, after which a supplement may apply. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information. Essential Information.

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Look forward to your vinyl port of call Frank Sinatra’s Hollywood star

Queens Hotel Your host Carol-Anne Wells The hotel’s spa Your host, Robert Habermann

Music of the 50s and 60s The Greatest Songbook

4 nights HALF BOARD from £419^ 4 nights HALF BOARD from £449^ Departing: June 24, 2019 Departing: May 6, 2019 Holiday code: AN911. Holiday code: AN912.

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Unwind in the evenings Llandudno

Federation House Hotel Ken Roberts and Peter Grevatt The Dunoon Hotel Carol-Anne Wells

Music: Two by Two The Enchanting World 3 nights HALF BOARD from £279^ of Ivor Novello Departing: June 14 (£289), September 27 (£279), 2019 Holiday code: AN913. 4 nights HALF BOARD from £499^ Departing: October 7, 2019 ● All breakfasts and dinners ● Music host Peter Grevatt Holiday code: AN235. and guest pianist Ken Roberts ● Saga host ● Three evening ● in-house concerts Illustrated morning recital and afternoon ● All breakfasts and dinners ● Music host Carol Anne Wells, ● Porterage at your hotel ● Cancellation rights. DVD showing and Saga representative ● Four in-house concerts with your host Carol Anne Wells, and guest singer Linda Watts ● Talk Your music programme and music session with your host ● Visit to Great Orme Look forward to joining your host, baritone Peter Grevatt, Tramway ● Porterage at your hotel ● Cancellation rights. and pianist Ken Roberts on this three-night holiday as they explore the music from such popular double-acts as Gilbert Relax and delight in the evocative music of Ivor & Sullivan, and Flanders and Swann. Take your seats for an Novello, while staying in charming Llandudno illustrated recital from Peter celebrating the art of song, plus three in-house evening concerts exploring the eloquence Your Programme of Gilbert & Sullivan, the wit of Flanders & Swann, and the Ivor Novello composed some of the early twentieth century’s music of such partnerships as Rodgers & Hammerstein, best loved songs and musicals. By the age of 21, his iconic and the Gershwins. In addition, there will also be some free song ‘Keep the Home Fires Burning’ had swept the nation, time to relax or explore independently, plus an afternoon and by the 1920s he was also acting, starring in a host of musical DVD showing – perfect for perhaps putting your silent movies. On this short break dedicated to the life and feet up! works of this inﬂuential composer and actor, look forward to Federation House Hotel QQQ: talks and four in-house concerts by your host and pianist This contemporary hotel in Leatherhead offers good Carol Anne Wells and singer Linda Watts. You can also enjoy transport links and is close to the town centre. Facilities a walking excursion to Great Orme Tramway where you’ll include an atrium with bar, restaurant, ﬁtness centre and board a tram for a return journey into Great Orme Country small garden. There are 55 bedrooms. Park. Add some some free time to explore the delights of Victorian Llandudno and you have a holiday to remember!

Dunoon Hotel QQQ The Dunoon Hotel (3Q) is a handsome building offering a traditional welcome. With its oak panelling, leather sofas and antiques, it’s an elegant and comfortable base from which to enjoy your special holiday. There is a restaurant, bar and lounge. There are 48 bedrooms, some accessed by stairs.

^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Single rooms: *Limited number of single rooms at no extra to availability. Single rooms: (supplement per person per night): £26. cost, subject to availability, after which a supplement may apply. For For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information. Essential Information.

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Unwind in the evenings Llandudno

Federation House Hotel Ken Roberts and Peter Grevatt The Dunoon Hotel Carol-Anne Wells

^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Single rooms: *Limited number of single rooms at no extra to availability. Single rooms: (supplement per person per night): £26. cost, subject to availability, after which a supplement may apply. For For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information. Essential Information.

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Windsor Castle Vienna Opera House

Austria by Rail

9 nights from £1529^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £54 if not required§ The restaurant at Denham Grove A portrait of Bach Departing: Oct 22, 2019. Holiday code: AN607

9 nights in hotels 15 meals: 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 6 dinners Excursions and visits as described ● Two concerts ● Optional Bach to the Future for travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or § a reduction if not required ● Return ﬂights and transfers ● Saga Solo Travellers tour manager ● Porterage at all hotels. Local Flights 4 nights HALF BOARD from £459^ Departing: July 22 (£479 £459), 2019 Holiday code: AN245. ACTIVITY LEVEL All breakfasts and dinners ● Three in-house concerts from your host ● Three talks from your host Carol Anne Discover Vienna, Graz and Salzburg by rail, enjoying two concerts Wells ● Excursion to Windsor Castle ● Music host and and a tour of the Vienna State Opera House during your tour Saga host ● Welcome drink ● Porterage at your hotel Day 1: UK to Vienna. Fly to Vienna and enjoy a city sightseeing ● Cancellation rights. tour. Stay three nights at the locally rated 4-star Derag Livinghotel Kaiser Franz Josef. Dine at a Viennese Heurigen, Explore music spanning some 200 years from Bach to Satie, with live music. Day 2: Vienna. Walking tour of Vienna, enjoy a visit Windsor Castle and enjoy in-house concerts and talks guided ‘behind the scenes’ tour of Vienna’s State Opera House, in the company of other solo travellers and an evening concert at Wiener Kursalon Day 3: Vienna.At Your programme leisure. Perhaps join an optional excursion to Bratislava. Dinner at This new holiday explores a range of music spanning two a traditional Schnitzel restaurant. Day 4: Vienna to Graz. Travel centuries through talks and in-house concerts, in the by high-speed railjet train to Graz for a sightseeing tour by bus. company of your host and pianist, Carol Anne Wells. Look Stay three nights at the locally rated 3-star Hotel Restaurant forward to talks focusing on music from the Baroque and Gollner in Lebring. Day 5: Lipizzaner Stud Farm Piber. Visit the classical periods, the ‘Romantics’, and the link between art federal stud farm. After a Styrian lunch with folk music, visit a and music through the Impressionists. You can also enjoy pumpkin seed oil mill. Day 6: Graz. At leisure. Optional excursion three separate evening in-house piano concerts of music to Maribor in Slovenia. Day 7: Graz to Salzburg. Travel by train via complementary to your talks, performed by Carol Anne. the Dachstein Mountains to Salzburg. Spend three-nights at the There’s also an included excursion to Windsor Castle with its locally rated 4-star Amadeo Hotel Schaffenrath. Day 8: Salzburg. wealth of treasures. Visit Salzburg and its Altstadt district. Enjoy a guided walking tour, visit to Mozart’s birthhouse, and a concert at the Salzburg Denham Grove QQQ Fortress Hohensalzburg. Day 9: Lake St Wolfgang and Hallstatt. Set in 42 acres of tranquil parkland, just nine miles from Visit St Gilgen for a boat ride on lake St Wolfgang. Visit Hallstatt Windsor, this three-star conference centre is close to and Bad Ischl. Day 10: Salzburg to Munich. Travel by train to major transport routes. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, Munich airport for your return ﬂight to the UK. B swimming pool and 100 bedrooms. SAVE £50 on all advertised prices when you book by February 28, 2019

Austria by Rail Music. Âll prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Heathrow to Vienna with the scheduled services of British Airways. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £54 applies SAVE £20 ^when you book by Feb 15, 2019 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to fly from Manchester or to take Âll prices are £s per person, include savings as advertised and are subject advantage of our flight upgrade deals (all subject to availability and extra to availability. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information. See enclosed Essential Information.

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Windsor Castle Vienna Opera House

Austria by Rail

9 nights from £1529^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £54 if not required§ The restaurant at Denham Grove A portrait of Bach Departing: Oct 22, 2019. Holiday code: AN607

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André Rieu in Vienna

Stay in magical Vienna and enjoy an unforgettable concert by André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra. Capture the musical spirit of Vienna and discover the city's attractions, the Vienna Woods and more on this four night stay.

4 nights HALF BOARD NEW from £989^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £12 if not required§ Departing: May 2 (£999 £989), 2019. Holiday code: AN865

• Four breakfasts and four dinners • André Rieu Concert with 3rd category seats with option to upgrade to 2nd category for a supplement • Visit to the Abbey of Heiligenkreuz • Visit to Baden • Half-day guided tour of Vienna • Dinner in a ‘Heuriger’ (wine inn) with wine and traditional music • Music host and local tour manager • Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ • Return ﬂights and transfers • Porterage at your hotel. Vienna Opera House

Senator Hotel, Vienna QQQQ This modern locally-rated 4-star hotel is situated to the east of the city and just a 15-minute tram ride to the city centre. You’ll stay on a half board basis (please note: dinner on day 2 will instead be at a Viennese Heuriger Restaurant.) There are 179 rooms. André Rieu Heiligenkreuz Abbey

Day 1 UK-Vienna Arrive at Vienna airport opportunity to look round, then continue After dinner at your hotel, get ready and transfer to the locally rated 4-star on to the village of Gumpoldskirchen in for the highlight of your holiday as you Senator Hotel Vienna (4Q) where you the early evening. This is a well-known set off for your André Rieu concert at will stay for the next four nights on a wine growing area, and here you’ll Vienna’s Wiener Stadthalle. Take your half board basis. After settling in, look be able to enjoy a traditional local seat for an evening of Viennese waltzes forward to dinner at your hotel this meal, accompanied by local wine and and operettas performed by André Rieu evening. D Day 2 Vienna Woods After traditional music in a wine inn known and the Johann Strauss Orchestra – a breakfast, set off for an included visit as a ‘Heuriger’. B, D Day 3 Vienna and the perfect conclusion to the day! B, D Day 4 At to the Vienna Woods. Look forward to André Rieu Concert After breakfast, look leisure Today is at leisure when you can a visit to the Abbey at Heiligenkreuz, forward to a guided tour of some of the choose to explore Vienna and all it has to the world’s second oldest Cistercian highlights of the city of Vienna. You’ll offer independently, or perhaps join a full Monastery. Dating back to the 12th journey on the Ringstrasse where you’ll day optional excursion to the beautiful century, enjoy a tour through the Abbey see the opera house, Burg Theatre and Wachau valley, a UNESCO World Heritage which is home to around 80 monks, Houses of Parliament. Watch out too for Site. B, D Day 5 Vienna-UK Bid your fellow renowned for their Gregorian chant. other sights including the expressionist guests farewell this morning and transfer Leaving Heiligenkreuz behind, contine Hundertwasser House. After your tour to the airport for your return ﬂight home. B south later in the afternoon to the spa look forward to a free afternoon when you town of Baden where there will be an may like to explore the city independently.

SAVE £10 ^on May 2, 2019 departure when you book by Feb 15, 2019 Plus SAVE an additional £50 on all advertised prices when you book by Feb 28, 2019

Andre Rieu in Vienna. Âll prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Heathrow to Vienna with the scheduled services of Austrian Airlines. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £12 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details.

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2019 Verona Opera Festival

Enjoy two memorable opera performances in Verona's awe-inspiring Roman amphitheatre

7 nights HALF BOARD from £1499^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ Hosted by: Peter Grevatt

● All breakfasts, two lunches and ﬁve dinners ● Two operas in the famous Verona Arena ● Expert music host and Saga host ● Three talks from your expert music host ● A boat trip on Lake Garda ● Wine tasting excursion ● Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or § a reduction if not required ● Return ﬂights and transfers ● Porterage at your hotel.

Single rooms at no extra cost, subject to availability

The dazzling set for Carmen Active Hotel Paradiso & Golf QQQQ Set two kilometres from the shores of Italy’s magniﬁcent Lake Garda, the locally rated 4-star Active Hotel Paradiso and Golf is a modern, comfortable hotel set within its own extensive golf resort, and has an outdoor swimming pool. You’ll stay on a half-board basis. There are 62 bedrooms. Lake Garda Verona’s magniﬁcent amphitheatre

Your Programme The opera performances will take place on concealed identity, revenge and tragedy, The historic city of Verona has celebrated two non-consecutive evenings between with a set designed by producer and the Verona Opera Festival since 1913, Thursday and Sunday. All performances director Franco Zeffirelli. its atmospheric Roman amphitheatre start late in the evening and finish Aida – In Verdi’s famous opera, Egyptian providing a magnificent backdrop for after midnight. Please note: some steps will commander Radames must choose performances. On this exciting holiday have to be negotiated in order to reach your between his love for enslaved princess Aida enjoy two wonderful operas in this unique seat. There is an 800 metre walk from the and loyalty to the Pharaoh. setting from numbered seats in the tiered coach drop-off point to the Arena. La Traviata – Verdi’s tragic opera sees the Gradinatata numerata 1° settore section of June 26, 2019 departure: Aida (1913 version) courtesan Violetta find true happiness with the arena with good views and acoustics. • Il Trovatore (featuring Anna Netrebko Alfredo, only to forsake him for his family’s Alternatively, on the 31 July departure and Yusiv Eyvazov; with set design by sake, the lovers reuniting just before she enjoy one opera plus the Placido Domingo Franco Zeffirelli). July 3, 2019 departure: dies. (New production.) 50 Arena Anniversary Night (supplement Aida (1913 version) • Il Trovatore (featuring Tosca – In Puccini's tragic opera, the singer applies). In addition, your holiday also Anna Netrebko and Yusiv Eyvazov; with Tosca is promised her lover’s life if she includes three talks by an expert music host set design by Franco Zeffirelli). July 10, gives herself to the cruel Scarpia. Stabbing and two excursions – a full-day boat trip at 2019 departure La Traviata • Carmen Scarpia, she rushes to her lover, but it is your leisure on the lower part of Lake Garda, July 17, 2019 departure: La Traviata • Aida too late. and a half-day wine tasting. There's also (1913 version) July 24, 2019 departure: La Carmen – Set in Seville, Bizet's dramatic a choice of two optional excursions to the Traviata • Carmen July 31, 2019 departure: opera smoulders with passion and betrayal. beautiful Gradens of Sigurta, and Vicenza – Carmen • Domingo Anniversary Night Domingo Opera Night: The Placido Domingo a UNESCO World Heritage Site. August 7, 2019 departure: La Traviata 50 Arena Anniversary Night. • Tosca Il Trovatore – Verdi's tale of love, SAVE £50 ôn Jun 26, Jul 3, 10, 24, 31 and Aug 7, 2019 when you book by Feb 15, 2019 Plus SAVE an additional £50 on all advertised prices when you book by Feb 28, 2019 Prices from: Jun 26, 2019 Jul 3 Jul 10 Jul 17 Jul 24 Jul 31 Aug 7 7 nights 1549 1499 1549 1499 1549 1499 1549 1549 1499 1599 1549 1549 1499 Verona Opera. Holiday code: AN384. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Verona with the scheduled services of British Airways or easyJet dependent on the date of travel. Prices are subject to availability. § A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

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Enjoy the sounds of the 60s Cochem stands on the mighty Moselle

Sounds of the 60s Legends: Tribute to the on the Rhine SAGA EXCLUSIVE singers of the 50s-60s aboard Rex Rheni !!! – please call for details on the Rhine SAGA EXCLUSIVE

ALL INCLUSIVE 5 nights from £899^ Rex Rheni !!! Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ 11 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1749^

† Including optional travel insurance or Full board plus Free bar open 12 hours a day ● Five live musical a reduction of £54 if not required§ performances ● Two brieﬁngs from your band leader ● Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, Optional travel insurance Including VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 67 § and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required † Full board ● Free bar open 12 hours a day ● Wine, beer and soft ● Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry ● UK travel service, drinks with lunch and dinner ● Five live music performances and more – please call for details. ● Expert host Carol-Anne Wells and two guest performers ● Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or § Local Flights a reduction if not required ● Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry, and more… – please call for details. VIP Travel Service INCLUDED when you book between December 27, 2018-February 28, 2019 Local Flights

Discover the delights of cities including Bonn and Cologne as VIP Travel Service INCLUDED you cruise from Arnhem to Rüdesheim and back on this special when you book between December 27, 2018-February 28, 2019 music-themed holiday. Look forward to five on-board music performances from Band of Gold led by Jeremy Huggett, when Your programme… Sail the magnificent Middle Rhine enjoying you can enjoy music by the Beatles and Elvis, amongst others. five live musical tributes to iconic singers of the 1950s and 60s. In addition to the live music from the five-piece group and the Join your host, Carol Anne Wells and singer Linda Watts for two opportunity to dance each evening, you can take advantage performances of songs by singers such as Doris Day and Petula of a range of optional excursions to visit some fascinating Clark. Guest Del Bearfoot joins Carol Anne for two performances cities along the Rhine and look forward to gliding through focusing on singers such as Matt Monro and Tony Bennett, before beautiful scenery. a final Gala concert. Plus enjoy a welcome talk, a fun music quiz and Itinerary: Arnhem ● Bonn ● Koblenz ● Rüdesheim ● Cologne vistas of vineyards, medieval towns and castles as you cruise, and ● Arnhem visits to Rüdesheim and Cologne. Itinerary: Cologne • Bonn • Andernach • Mainz • Speyer • Strasbourg • Mannheim • Rüdesheim • Koblenz • Winningen • Cologne • UK.

SAVE up to £180^ per person on selected departures and SAVE up to £200^ per person on selected cabin grades and cabin grades when you book by February 15, 2019 departures when you book by February 15, 2019 Prices from: Mar 23, 2019 Mar 28 Oct 9 Prices from: May 20, 2019 Passenger Deck Sold out 1029 1079 899 Passenger Deck 1949 1749 Main Deck 1229 1229 1329 1229 Main Deck 2399 2299 Promenade Deck 1209 Sold out 1429 1299 Promenade Deck 2519 2419 Passenger Deck for sole occupancy 1029 Sold out 1129 999 Passenger Deck for sole occupancy 2079 Main Deck for sole occupancy Sold out 1229 1329 Main Deck for sole occupancy 2399 Promenade Deck for sole occupancy Sold out Sold out 1429 Promenade Deck for sole occupancy 2519 Cruise code AN199 Cruise code AN819 Sounds of the 60s on the Rhine. 5 nights. Tribute to the singers of the 50s and 60s on the Rhine. 11 nights.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Arnhem via Eurotunnel or ferry. Folkestone to Cologne via Eurotunnel or ferry.

†The free bar, open from midday to midnight, serves non-branded alcoholic †The free bar, open from 12pm to 12am, serves non-branded alcoholic and and non-alcoholic drinks.. non-alcoholic drinks. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Eurostar standard and ﬂights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction of £20 applies to Sounds of the 60s on the Rhine and £54 to Tribute to the singers of the 50s and 60s on the Rhine if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 67 for details. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our ﬂight and Eurostar upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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Enjoy the sounds of the 60s Cochem stands on the mighty Moselle

Sounds of the 60s Legends: Tribute to the on the Rhine SAGA EXCLUSIVE singers of the 50s-60s aboard Rex Rheni !!! – please call for details on the Rhine SAGA EXCLUSIVE

ALL INCLUSIVE 5 nights from £899^ Rex Rheni !!! Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ 11 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1749^

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Rock ‘n’ Roll on the Rhine SAGA EXCLUSIVE aboard Rex Rheni !!! – please call for details

Sail the Rhine to the sounds of live rock ‘n’ roll music

5 nights ALL INCLUSIVE NEW from £849^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

14 meals: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and † 5 dinners ● Free bar open 12 hours a day ● Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner ● Five live music performances ● Two brieﬁngs from your band leader ● Saga Cruise Host ● Saga Cruise Assistant ● Entertainment and activities on the ship ● Complimentary Wi-Fi on board

Plus all this… Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or § a reduction if not required ● UK travel service ● Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry, Admire the vineyards of Bingen Am Rhein return Eurostar or ﬂights and transfers

Single cabins at no extra cost*

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VIP Travel Service INCLUDED when you book between December 27, 2018-February 28, 2019 Cologne’s old town Hit the decks

Day 1: UK to Dusseldorf. Travel by coach Koblenz, where you arrive at lunchtime and Return to your ship in time to enjoy a fun from the UK via Eurotunnel, or ferry, by moor overnight. Koblenz is set at the point night when your band mix the rock ‘n’ roll Eurostar or fly to Dusseldorf and transfer where the Rhine and Moselle flow together. sounds of the 50s with the music of more to the port where you embark Rex Rheni. From here perhaps join an afternoon contemporary artists. Day 5: Rüdesheim After a welcome drink, and dinner on board, optional tour of the town and castle, before to Cologne. Sail to Cologne where you can remain moored here overnight, with a live your evening on-board entertainment enjoy an afternoon at leisure, taking in some performance by the five-piece Cadillac celebrating the music of UK artists who of the historic highlights or go shopping in Xpress, who’ll provide the soundtrack to were inspired by the pioneers of rock ‘n’ the city’s modern heart. Tonight enjoy your your cruise. Day 2:Dusseldorf to Bonn. Set roll across the Atlantic. Day 4: Koblenz final live performance featuring classic sail in the early hours and cruise, arriving in to Rüdesheim. Cruise one of the most artists like Bill Haley & the Comets, Elvis, Bonn after lunch. Perhaps join an optional picturesque sections of the middle Rhine, Little Richard and Fats Domino. Your ship excursion to see the sights of the town, before arriving in the charming wine town sails through the evening and night for the and visit Beethoven’s birthplace. This of Rüdesheim, where you moor overnight. Netherlands. Day 6: Arnhem to UK. Arrive evening celebrate the music of the Elvis Perhaps explore Drosselgasse – a medieval in Arnhem early this morning. Disembark Presley – ‘King of rock ‘n’ roll’. Day 3: Bonn street of restaurants, wine houses and Rex Rheni after breakfast, and begin your to Koblenz. Sail through the morning to garden taverns, or join an optional excursion. return journey to the UK.

SAVE up to £150^ per person on selected cabin grades when you book by February 15, 2019 Prices from: Oct 23, 2019 Passenger Deck 999 849 Main Deck 1249 1199 Promenade Deck 1349 1299 Passenger Deck for sole occupancy 1049 949 Main Deck for sole occupancy 1249 1199 Promenade Deck for sole occupancy 1349 1299 Cruise code AN821 Rock ‘n’ Roll on the Rhine. 5 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Single cabins: *There are a limited number of single cabins at no extra cost on selected dates and grades as shown, after this a supplement may apply. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £20 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 67 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Dusseldorf, returning from Arnhem via Eurotunnel or ferry. Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras and Ebbsﬂeet to Brussels and onward by coach. Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our ﬂight and Eurostar upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details. †The free bar, open from midday to midnight, serves non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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The Pirates of Penzance Harrogate’s impressive Royal Hall

Gilbert & Sullivan Gilbert & Sullivan Festival Festival Midweek Break

3 nights HALF BOARD from £519^ 4 nights HALF BOARD from £599^ Departing: Aug 9 (£519) and Aug 16 (£529), 2019 Departing: Aug 12, 2019 Holiday code: AN907 Holiday code: AN905

All breakfasts, two full lunches and one dinner ● Two opera All breakfasts and lunches, plus one dinner ● Three evening opera performances in first category seating ● An in-house performances ● Welcome talk ● Three talks ● Music host and G&S favourites welcome concert ● Two pre-concert talks Saga representative ● Orientation tour of Harrogate ● Porterage accompanied by music and song ● Music hosts Matthew Craven at your hotel ● Cancellation rights. and Judith Buckle ● Saga host ● Orientation tour of Harrogate Embrace the world of Gilbert & Sullivan with both amateur and ● Porterage at your hotel ● Cancellation rights. professional performances at this annual festival. Step into the world of Gilbert & Sullivan on this weekend break Enter into the spirit of the 26th Gilbert & Sullivan Festival on in Harrogate. this joyous mid-week break and see three operatic productions – two from leading amateur performers and one from the Your programme professional National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. Calling all Gilbert & Sullivan lovers! Enjoy a musical weekend in The competition to find the best non-professional troupe is delightful Harrogate with two evening opera performances by central to the festival, with participants from around the world the National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company at Harrogate’s competing for the title. During your four-night stay, you can glittering Royal Hall, plus two talks from your hosts. also enjoy three pre-opera talks and in-house music from your 9th August, 2019 departure: The Pirates of Penzance and expert music hosts. Look forward to taking your first-category The Yeoman of the Guard seats in Harrogate's glittering Royal Hall for the following three 16th August, 2019 departure: The Mikado, and the Pirates sparkling evening performances: Trial by Jury and HMS PInafore of Penzance – performed by the amateur Bus Pass Opera; Yeoman of the Guard: – performed by the National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Crowne Plaza QQQQ Company; and Princess Ida – performed by the amateur Stay three nights in the North Yorkshire spa town of Harrogate, SavoyNet Performing Group. just a short stroll from the Royal Hall. This modern and stylish locally-rated 4 star hotel has a restaurant, lounge bar, fitness Crowne Plaza QQQQ centre, complimentary Wi-Fi and parking (extra charge). Stay four nights in the North Yorkshire spa town of Harrogate, 214 bedrooms. just a short stroll from the Royal Hall. This modern and stylish locally-rated 4 star hotel has a restaurant, lounge bar, fitness centre, complimentary Wi-Fi and parking (extra charge). 214 bedrooms.

Gilbert and Sullivan Weekend - Harrogate. ^All prices are £s per person Gilbert and Sullivan Midweek - Harrogate. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. *Single rooms: based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. *Single rooms: (supplement per person, per night): £19. (supplement per person, per night): £19.

Please note: Transfers are not not included. The walking distance between the Please note: Transfers are not included for the performances, the walking hotel and the Royal Hall is approximately 550 metres. distance from the hotel to the Royal Hall is approximately 550 metres.

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The Pirates of Penzance Harrogate’s impressive Royal Hall

Gilbert & Sullivan Gilbert & Sullivan Festival Festival Midweek Break

3 nights HALF BOARD from £519^ 4 nights HALF BOARD from £599^ Departing: Aug 9 (£519) and Aug 16 (£529), 2019 Departing: Aug 12, 2019 Holiday code: AN907 Holiday code: AN905

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Oporto Amsterdam

Gilbert & Sullivan on Gilbert & Sullivan on the the Douro SAGA EXCLUSIVE Dutch Waterways SAGA EXCLUSIVE

Douro Queen !!!! aboard Rex Rheni !!! – please call for details

7 nights FULL BOARD from £1549^ 6 nights FULL BOARD from £879^ Including optional travel insurance or Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ a reduction of £20 if not required§

Full board ● Five on-board concerts ● Two music talks ● Music Full board ● Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner ● Five host Carol Anne Wells, guest musician and Gilbert and live Gilbert & Sullivan sessions ● Expert music host and guest Sullivan expert Leon Berger ● Six excursions ● Optional travel musicians on board ● Drinks reception and Captain's dinner insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if ● Saga Cruise Host ● Saga Cruise Assistant on board § not required ● Return ﬂights and transfers, and more… ● Entertainment and activities on the ship ● Complimentary W-Fi on board Plus all this… ● Optional travel insurance and § Local Flights additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required ● UK travel service ● Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry VIP Travel Service INCLUDED when you book between December 27, 2018-February 28, 2019 Local Flights

The joyous music of Gilbert & Sullivan and the VIP Travel Service INCLUDED beautiful Douro river await you… when you book between December 27, 2018-February 28, 2019 Your programme The music of Gilbert & Sullivan, played live by your onboard As you cruise the ‘River of Gold’, enjoy the music of Gilbert guest musicians, will accompany you on this six-night cruise & Sullivan in the company of your expert host Carol Anne along the peaceful Dutch waterways. Look forward to the Wells and guest musician Leon Berger who will entertain you chance to sing along to many of your favourites, and evenings with ﬁve on-board concerts and two music talks – a proper of Gilbert & Sullivan-themed fun hosted by baritone and opera ‘How-De-Do!’ Plus, visit historic cities, a medieval village, a expert, Peter Grevatt, who will also give an illustrated talk. In famous garden and tour a port wine cellar in Oporto. Saúde! addition to visiting ports of call including historic Amsterdam, Itinerary: Oporto • Régua • Pinhão • Vega de Térron • Barca there will also be a range of optional daytime excursions d'Alva • Pinhão • Régua • Entre-os-Rios • Oporto. to perhaps treat yourself to, such as a trip to the Hague or Treat yourself to an upgrade charming Keukenhof gardens, before a lively farewell concert Upgrade to all inclusive† from £12 per person, per night. provides the ﬁnale to your cruise. Extend your holiday before your cruise with a three-night Itinerary: Amsterdam • Hoorn • Enkhuizen • Zaandam stay in Lisbon, or stay two nights in Oporto after your cruise. • Rotterdam • Amsterdam. Please call for details.

SAVE up to £170^ per person on selected cabin grades when SAVE up to £100^ per person on selected cabin grades when you book by February 15, 2019 you book by February 15, 2019 Prices from: Apr 18, 2019 Prices from: Jul 31, 2019 Passenger Deck 1049 879 Main Deck 1599 1549 Main Deck 1219 1169 Upper Deck with balcony 1799 1699 Promenade Deck 1349 1299 Main Deck for sole occupancy 1849 1799 Passenger Deck for sole occupancy 1129 Upper Deck with balcony for sole occupancy 2299 2199 Main Deck for sole occupancy 1219 Cruise codes AN798 Promenade Deck for sole occupancy 1349 Gilbert & Sullivan on the Douro. 7 nights. Cruise code AN226 Gilbert and Sullivan on the Dutch Waterways. 6 nights. TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return ﬂights from Gatwick to Oporto with the scheduled services of British Airways or TAP Portugal for a supplement. TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Amsterdam via Eurotunnel or ferry. Eurostar †All-inclusive upgrades, with a free bar open from 11am to 11pm for standard or ﬂights from Heathrow are also available for non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available. a supplement.

All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £20 – see page 67 for details. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our ﬂight or Eurostar upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays. Some of the highlights may only be seen by exploring independently.

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Oporto Amsterdam

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Douro Queen !!!! aboard Rex Rheni !!! – please call for details

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Classical Music on the Danube Filia Rheni II !!!! SAGA EXCLUSIVE Live concerts and recitals await you during this musical stay in Vienna and cruise along the Danube…

10 nights from £1829^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £54 if not required§

3 nights half board in a hotel, 7 nights full board on the ship ● Music on board ship from your host Peter Grevatt ● Music-themed excursions including concerts in Vienna ● Wine, beer and soft drinks with dinner on board ship ● Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if § not required ● Return ﬂights and transfers

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VIP Travel Service INCLUDED when you book between December 27, 2018-February 28, 2019 St Anne’s Church in Vienna

Day 1: UK to Vienna. Fly to Vienna independently or visit the Benedictine for Esztergom. Day 9: Esztergom for a three-night stay at the 4-star abbey on an optional excursion. Depart to Budapest. Esztergom is home to Mercure Grand Hotel Biedermeier and sail via Ybbs overnight to Passau. Hungary's largest basilica. Perhaps join or the 4-star Imperial Riding School Look forward to an on-board concert an optional excursion to the Szentendre Renaissance Vienna Hotel, on a half-board this evening. Day 6: Passau to Linz. Arrive artistic community before departing basis. Day 2: Vienna. Enjoy an included in Passau this morning and enjoy a for Budapest. Day 10: Budapest. half-day tour of Vienna. After dinner at walking tour. Depart from Passau after Spend today and overnight moored your hotel this evening, look forward to an lunch and sail to Linz, arriving after in Budapest. An included morning included concert. Day 3: Vienna. Spend dinner. Day 7: Linz. An included morning city tour reveals the highlights, today at leisure in Vienna before an visit takes you to Ansfelden, birthplace followed by a concert performance included evening concert. Day 4: Vienna of composer Anton Bruckner, to visit the this evening. Day 11: Budapest to to Dürnstein. Enjoy the morning in Vienna Bruckner Museum. Sail this afternoon UK. Disembark your ship and travel to the before embarking Filia Rheni ll. Cruise for Bratislava, enjoying a concert from airport for your return ﬂight to the UK. the Danube to Dürnstein, with a welcome your host this evening. Day 8: Bratislava. Please note: The dates and times of reception and dinner on board tonight, plus Arrive in Bratislava where you can concerts may be subject to change during a concert from your host. Day 5: Dürnstein explore the old town and early Cathedral. your river cruise. to Melk. Explore Dürnstein this morning. This evening enjoy a classical recital You can extend your holiday in Budapest. Sail to Melk, where you can explore from your host as you sail overnight Please call for details.

SAVE up to £150^ per person on selected cabin grades when you book by February 15, 2019 Prices from: Oct 18, 2019 Lower Deck 1979 18279 Middle Deck 2179 2029 Upper Deck with French balcony 2629 2579 Lower Deck for sole occupancy 2179 2079 Middle Deck for sole occupancy 2379 2279 Upper Deck with French balcony for sole occupancy 3029 2979 Cruise code AN761/AN762 Classical Music on the Danube. 10 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £54 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 67 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on ﬂights from Heathrow to Vienna, returning from Budapest with the scheduled services of British Airways. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our ﬂight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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An introduction to Classical Music Filia Rheni II !!!! SAGA EXCLUSIVE

Stay in Vienna, cruise along the Danube, enjoy live performances, visits, and three music-related talks from Radio Three’s Ian Skelly!

10 nights from £1829^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £54 if not required§

3 nights half board in a hotel, 7 nights full board on the ship ● Guest speaker Ian Skelly ● Three informative talks on classical music from your guest speaker ● Music-themed excursions including a concert in Vienna ● Wine, beer and soft drinks with dinner on board ship ● Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or § a reduction if not required ● Return ﬂights and transfers

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VIP Travel Service INCLUDED when you book between December 27, 2018-February 28, 2019 Hofburg Palace in Vienna

Day 1: UK to Vienna. Fly to Vienna for a Day 6: Passau to Linz. Enjoy an included Please note: The dates and times of three-night stay at the locally rated 4-star walking tour of Passau – the 'Venice concerts may be subject to change during Mercure Grand Hotel Biedermeier or the of Bavaria'. Later, sail to Linz. Day 7: your river cruise. locally rated 4-star Imperial Riding School Linz. Visit The Bruckner Museum in You can extend your holiday in Budapest. Renaissance Vienna Hotel. Day 2: Vienna. Ansfelden, birthplace of composer Anton Please call for details. Enjoy an included half-day tour of Bruckner before sailing for Bratislava. Vienna, plus some free time to explore Later, Ian Skelly presents his second independently. Day 3: Vienna. At leisure classical music talk. Day 8: Bratislava. Join Ian Skelly in Vienna. This evening enjoy an included Arrive in Bratislava, explore the old town Ian Skelly is a national broadcaster, an evening concert in the city. Day 4: Vienna and Cathedral, and enjoy an included internationally published author, filmmaker to Dürnstein. Free morning in Vienna concert. Depart later and sail overnight for and concert presenter. He is a familiar before embarking Filia Rheni ll. Cruise Esztergom. Day 9: Esztergom to Budapest. voice on BBC Radio 3 and host of the the Danube to Dürnstein, with a welcome Esztergom is home to Hungary's largest station’s ‘Essential Classics’ programme. reception on board. Day 5: Dürnstein to basilica set above the town. Depart and During your cruise, join Ian who will be Melk. Explore Durnstein set in the wine cruise to Budapest, enjoying your final talk giving three talks looking at famous growing area of Wachau. Sail to Melk from Ian Skelly. Day 10: Budapest. Enjoy composers such as Richard Strauss, and explore independently or perhaps a city tour of Budapest where you moor Mozart and Bruckner. join an optional excursion to Melk Abbey. overnight, with a concert performance this Later sail via Ybbs overnight to Passau. evening – the perfect conclusion to your Enjoy the first of three informative talks holiday. Day 11: Budapest to UK. Disembark from your guest speaker Ian Skelly, your ship and travel to the airport for your looking at the lives of famous classical return flight to the UK. music composers.

SAVE up to £150^ per person on selected cabin grades when you book by February 15, 2018 Prices from: Oct 4, 2019 Lower Deck 1979 18279 Middle Deck 2179 2029 Upper Deck with French balcony 2629 2579 Lower Deck for sole occupancy 2179 2079 Middle Deck for sole occupancy 2379 2279 Upper Deck with French balcony for sole occupancy 3029 2979 Cruise code AN822/AN823 An introduction to Classical Music. 10 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £54 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 67 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays

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New Orleans Jazz in Croatia

Uncover the beauty of Croatia's southern coast on this holiday created for lovers of jazz.

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1039^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ Departing: May 16 (£1039), 2019. Holiday code: AN43Y

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners ● Free bar open 12 hours a day ● Five evenings of live New Orleans jazz ● Two jazz talks ● Excursion to Makarska ● Jazz host and dedicated Saga representative ● Welcome drink and drinks reception ● Porterage at your hotel ● Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if § not required ● Return ﬂights and transfers.

Meteor Hotel QQQQ

Set next to a shingle beach and close to the Sunset over the Makarska Riviera centre of scenic Makarska, this locally rated 4-star hotel has an indoor pool, two bars and 278 bedrooms, each with a balcony. The free bar is in the dedicated lounge which has an outdoor terrace. It is open from 11am to 11pm for local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Free drinks may only be consumed in the lounge – if you want to enjoy drinks elsewhere in the hotel, these can be purchased from one of the other bars. Enjoy live jazz from John Shillito’s Band Cool down in the pool

Your programme Location Your host – John Shillito Enjoy five exuberant evenings of New Biokovo Mountain provides a magnificent John Shillito pursued a music career in Orleans jazz courtesy of The John Shillito backdrop to the clear waters and pebble London where he lived there for 15 years Band. This exuberant band, made up of beaches of the Makarska Riviera. The long and led his own band, after moving down veteran performers who have all been stretches of beach here are considered to from Sheffield. to pursue a music career playing at the highest levels since the be one of the major attractions and are in London. Having gone on to tour the 1950s, will also perform ballads, vaudeville regarded by some as the most scenic of UK and European jazz scenes with John classics and pulse-quickening street the Adriatic Coast. Barnstable's Chosen Six, he settled in parade anthems. John Shillito, who leads The sweeping forested slopes protect Devon, where he's worked ever since the band on trumpet and vocals, will also dozens of seaside villages including – when not hosting music holidays for act as your jazz host and will give two the small town of Makarska, which Saga! He is the lead trumpeter in his field entertaining talks during your stay. In has an excellent setting beside a and is always a popular host with Saga addition to indulging your passion for jazz, horseshoe-shaped bay. Explore the guests. you can look forward to a drinks reception narrow streets and markets, admire the The band – John Shillito Band with your fellow guests. 16th-century Franciscan monastery and The John Shillito Band play a lively variety You can enjoy an included excursion to discover elegant St Mark’s Cathedral in of traditional jazz and blues led by John on Makarska, and are free to join a range of the town’s main plaza. trumpet and vocals and he will be joined by optional excursions that include trips to five equally enthusiastic and experienced UNESCO-listed Dubrovnik, historic Split band members. and Trogir, Krka Waterfalls, and more. You Extend your holiday might also like to join cruises along both 7 nights from £530. All inclusive. Stay the Makarska and Norin rivers. an extra week at the Meteor Hotel. Please call for details.

SAVE £50 on all advertised prices when you book by Feb 28, 2019

New Orleans Jazz in Croatia. Âll prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Split on the charter services of Thomas Cook Airlines. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation or to travel from a local airport (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

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Jazz on the Douro Douro Queen !!!! SAGA EXCLUSIVE

Enjoy ﬁve live evening jazz performances, plus admire the beautiful landscapes and quaint towns of the Douro Valley, on this cruise through Portugal, with a visit across the border to historic Salamanca in Spain…

7 nights FULL BOARD from £1549^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

● All breakfasts, lunches and dinners ● Five live jazz sessions from Richard Leach’s Jazz Quartet ● Two jazz talks by your host ● Expert host Margaret Saddington and Saga Cruise Assistant ● Drinks reception ● Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ ● Return ﬂights and transfers.

Excursions… ● Tour and dinner at a local Quinta ● Tour of Lamego ● Visit Figueira Castelo de Rodrigo ● Sightseeing in Salamanca ● Casa de Mateus Palace ● A tour of Oporto and port wine cellar visit The beautiful Douro Valley

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MS Douro Queen Visit a traditional port wine cellar

Day 1: UK to Oporto. Fly to Oporto on the of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo. Return morning for an included excursion to the north bank of the Douro and embark your to the ship for a traditional Portuguese Mateus Palace gardens. The afternoon is at ship the Douro Queen at Vila Nova de dinner. Day 4: Vega de Térron to Barca d'Alva. leisure on board as Douro Queen departs Gaia on the south bank. Enjoy a tour with An included excursion visits Salamanca Régua. There is a traditional Portuguese dinner at a local vineyard. Your ship remains in Spain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site folk music show after dinner. Moor overnight moored here overnight. Day 2: Oporto to famed for its old university buildings. Enjoy a in Entre-os-Rios. Day 7: Entre-os-Rios Régua to Pinhão. Travel by coach to Lamego walking tour and lunch at a local restaurant, to Oporto. Sail back to Oporto. Enjoy an and see the elaborate Sanctuary of Nossa followed by a ﬂamenco show. Return to included coach tour, visit the 12th century Senhora dos Remédios, set atop steep the Douro Queen in Barca d’Alva. Moor Sé Cathedral, and a port wine cellar for terraces overlooking the town. Afterwards overnight. Day 5: Barca d'Alva to Pinhão. Sail a tasting. Moor overnight in Vila Nova de walk or take the coach down to the city towards Pinhão. Enjoy an afternoon visit Gaia. Day 8: Oporto to UK. Disembark after and visit the Gothic cathedral. Re-join to the winery of Quinta do Seixo, an estate breakfast and travel to the airport for your your ship in Régua and cruise on to Pinhão tour and port wine tasting. This evening return ﬂight to the UK. where you moor overnight. Day 3: Pinhão to visit another local vineyard for dinner, You can extend your holiday at the Eurostars Vega de Térron. Depart Pinhão and sail to with wine and entertainment included. Heroisimo (4Q). Please call for details. Vega de Térron. Join an included afternoon Moor overnight in Pinhão. Day 6: Pinhão to excursion to the medieval hilltop village Regua to Entre-os-Rios. Sail to Regua early Treat yourself to an upgrade… Upgrade to all inclusive† from £12 per person, per night. SAVE up to £100^ per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by February 15, 2019 Prices from: Oct 30, 2019 Main Deck 1599 1549 Upper Deck with balcony 1799 1699 Main Deck for sole occupancy 1849 1799 Upper Deck with balcony for sole occupancy 2299 2199 Cruise codes AN390 Jazz on the Douro. 7 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £20 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 67 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return ﬂights from Gatwick to Oporto with the scheduled services of British Airways or TAP Portugal for a supplement. To travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our ﬂight upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please call for details. †All-inclusive upgrades, with a free bar open from 11am to 11pm for non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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Jazz and Wine on the Rhine and Moselle SAGA EXCLUSIVE aboard Rex Rheni !!! – please call for detailsRaise a glass in salute to the best German wines as you cruise the Rhine and Moselle to the sounds of cool jazz...

7 nights FULL BOARD NEW from £1429^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners

● Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner ●Six live jazz performances and two talks ● Expert host Margaret Saddington and Saga Cruise Assistant ● Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or § a reduction if not required ● UK travel service ● Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry. ● Complimentary Wi-Fi on board.

Excursions… Two local vineyard tastings

Local Flights

VIP Travel Service INCLUDED Zell is set on a pretty stretch of the Moselle when you book between December 27, 2018-February 28, 2019

Day 1: UK to Cologne. Travel by coach from world-renowned for its 'Doktor' Rüdesheim and perhaps sample the local Folkestone to Cologne and embark Rex vineyard'. Enjoy live jazz tonight. Day 4: coffee, laced with German brandy. Or Rheni. Enjoy dinner on board tonight, plus Bernkastel-Kues to Traben-Trarbach. See join an optional excursion to Siegfried’s a first performance from your on-board the colourful Renaissance houses and Museum of Mechanical Music Museum. jazz band. The 6-piece Eagle Jazz Band 17th-century fountain at Bernkastel-Kues This afternoon, cruise back along the most led by Matt Palmer has a broad repertoire this morning, then cruise the Moselle to scenic stretch of the river – the romantic with focus on the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s, the villages of Traben-Trarbach where Rhine Gorge – to Boppard, past castles, plus a mix of popular songs and classic the buildings are art nouveau in style. terraced vineyards and the famous compositions. Day 2: Koblenz. Explore Enjoy an included excursion to a local Lorelei Rock. The small riverside town of historic Koblenz, and perhaps visit the vineyard for wine tasting then more Boppard boasts more than 2,000 years Festung Ehrenbreitstein, a citadel built evening jazz. Day 5: Cochem to Rüdesheim. of history. Don't miss the Gothic by the Prussians. The Deutsches Eck The lovely town of Cochem has been Carmelite Church or the opportunity to headland marks the confluence of the inhabited since Roman times. Wander stroll along the Rheinallee, a waterfront Rhine and Moselle. Enjoy an afternoon the narrow streets lined with gabled promenade. This evening there’s an of live jazz as you cruise the beautiful houses, and see the remains of the Old included wine-tasting. Day 7: Boppard to sweeping curves of the Moselle towards Town Wall. An optional excursion tours Cologne. This morning, sail to Cologne Zell. Day 3: Zell to Bernkastel-Kues. The Cochem and magical Reichsburg Castle, where the skyline is dominated by the vast picturesque little town of Zell is famous finishing with a trip to a local vineyard Gothic cathedral, housing the relics of the for its Schwarze Katze – Black Cat – to sample local white wines. Cruise to three Magi. Enjoy a farewell dinner and vineyard. Later this morning, cruise along Rüdesheim. Enjoy a live jazz performance a jazz concert tonight. Day 8: Cologne to the meandering Middle Rhine to the this evening. Day 6: Rüdesheim to Boppard. UK. Disembark after breakfast and travel pretty, medieval town of Bernkastel-Kues, Explore the charming old wine-town of to the UK by coach.

Prices from: Jul 19, 2019 Passenger Deck 1429 Main Deck Sold Out Promenade Deck Sold Out Passenger Deck for sole occupancy 1429 Main Deck for sole occupancy Sold Out Promenade Deck for sole occupancy Sold Out Cruise code AN434 Jazz and Wine on the Rhine and Moselle. 7 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £20 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 67 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return travel from Folkestone to Cologne by coach via Eurotunnel or ferry. Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras or Ebbsﬂeet to Brussels and onward by coach. Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement. To travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our ﬂight and Eurostar upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please call for details. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions or by exploring independently.

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Jazz in Dorset

Get toe-tapping with four nights of live jazz music from leading bands, two jazz talks and an excursion to Compton Acres, with two dates and two programmes to choose from!

4 nights HALF BOARD from £479^ Departing: Jul 8 (£499) and Sep 30 (£479), 2019. Holiday code: AN398

● All breakfasts and dinners ● Four live jazz sessions from four top bands ● Two jazz talks ● A visit to Compton Acres ● Jazz host ● Porterage at your hotel ● Cancellation rights

Single rooms at no extra cost*

Queens Hotel QQQ Chris Pearce’s Frenchmen Street Jazz Band This privately-owned 3-star hotel is ideally situated in a quiet part of Bournemouth’s elegant East Cliff area, less than a mile from the town centre and Boscombe Pier. There are 109 simple yet traditionally- styled bedrooms.

Jazz supremo Pete Allen Queens Hotel

Your jazz programme Savannah Jazz Band Dart Valley Stompers Look forward to four evenings of live jazz After nearly three decades of worldwide Led by founder Jeremy Huggett, the from four different jazz bands, and two performances, the Savannah Jazz Band six-piece Dart Valley Stompers will jazz-related talks from your host. Your has gained an international reputation get you out of your chairs and on your holiday also includes a half-day visit for their style and spirit. Banjo, trombone, feet with their lively interpretations in to Compton Acres to see the glorious cornet and clarinet means this six-piece traditional and New Orleans styles. gardens, covering over 10 acres and home ensemble exudes fun and excitement. Chris Walker’s Pedigree Jazz Band to some 3,000 plant species. Martin Bennett’s Old Green River Band This 6-piece band present a Salute Trad Enjoy jazz, boogie and blues music from Jazz, a programme which celebrates the Departure: July 8 2019 this band, evoking New Orleans and jazz of the Trad Boom period of the 1950s JB Jazz and Blues the Deep South. and 1960s as popularised by names such This ﬁve-piece band, led by John Washington Whirligig. as Acker Bilk, Chris Barber and Kenny Ball. Beckingham on piano, performs This band play music ranging from early a fast-moving set of vocals and New Orleans to mainstream jazz, blues instrumentals from the 1940s onwards and swing. including classics from Louis Jordan, Departure: September 30, 2019: Louis Prima, Duke Ellington and In addition to the JB Jazz and Blues Band Hoagy Carmichael, and other favourite and Washington Whirligig (see above) look jazz standards. forward to hearing:

Jazz in Dorset - Queens Hotel - Bournemouth. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Single rooms: *Limited number of single rooms at no extra cost subject to availability, after which a supplement may apply. Please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

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Blackpool’s ornate Tower Ballroom Enjoy live jazz

Jazz in Blackpool Let’s Talk Jazz

4 nights HALF BOARD from £589^ 3 nights HALF BOARD from £299^ Departing: August 5, 2019 Departing: September 13, 2019 Holiday code: AN444. Holiday code: AN914.

All breakfasts and dinners ● Four evenings of live jazz All breakfasts and dinners ● Three evenings of live jazz ● Two jazz talks ● A tea dance at the Blackpool Tower ● Two illustrated jazz talks ● Two jazz-related ﬁlm showings Ballroom ● Visit to Salmesbury Hall ● Jazz host and Saga host ● Band leader ● Porterage at your hotel ● Cancellation rights. ● Porterage at your hotel ● Cancellation rights. Three live jazz performances, two illustrated talks and Four top jazz bands will perform at the famous seaside resort the chance to explore the ‘story of jazz’ await you on this of Blackpool three-night holiday in Surrey

Your Programme Your Jazz programme: Enjoy the dynamic rhythms of jazz on this upbeat holiday on Immerse yourself in the world of jazz on this three night the northwest coast. As well as four live jazz performances holiday in the company of your jazz host and band leader and two diverting talks by your host, jazz singer Margaret John Beckingham, and the scintillating JB4 Quartet. Look Saddington, your holiday includes an excursion to the forward to ‘talking jazz’ as you take your seats for two world-famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom for a tea dance, as illustrated talks from John, when he will explore the many well as a visit to Salmesbury Hall. Look forward to hearing: aspects of this iconic music, together with the instruments Washington Whirligig –This band play music ranging from that make its distinctive sound. There will also be two early New Orleans to mainstream jazz, blues and swing. showings of jazz-related ﬁlms – perfect for putting your feet Martin Bennett’s Old Green River Band– Enjoy jazz, boogie up and relaxing, plus some free time to perhaps explore the and blues music from this band, evoking New Orleans and nearby town of Leatherhead. At the end of each day, enjoy the Deep South. Eagle Jazz Band– Led by Matt Palmer, the dinner at your hotel followed by a live evening jazz session band focuses on the 1920s-1940s, with a mix of popular performed by the JB4 Quartet. songs and classic compositions. Chicago Teddy Bears – The JB4 Quartet – The JB4 Quartet is the four-piece band Known for their lively performances, this band play Dixieland, of jazz musician and pianist John Beckingham. Together New Orleans and mainstream jazz. they will lead you through the ‘story of jazz’ with live evening performances including well-known pieces by famous names The Imperial Hotel QQQQ in the world of jazz. The elegant 4-star Imperial Hotel (4Q) is within walking distance of the Tower Ballroom, and has a bar, restaurant, Federation House Hotel QQQ: indoor pool, gym, spa and sauna. There are 180 rooms, each This contemporary hotel in Leatherhead offers good with a television, telephone, free Wi-Fi, hairdryer and tea and transport links and is close to the town centre. Facilities coffee-making facilities. include an atrium with bar, restaurant, ﬁtness centre and small garden. There are 55 bedrooms.

^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Single rooms: *Very limited number of single rooms at no extra ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to cost, subject to availability after which a supplement will apply of £19 per availability. Single rooms: (supplement per person per night): £26 per person, person, per night. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. per night. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See See enclosed Essential Information. enclosed Essential Information.

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Blackpool’s ornate Tower Ballroom Enjoy live jazz

Jazz in Blackpool Let’s Talk Jazz

4 nights HALF BOARD from £589^ 3 nights HALF BOARD from £299^ Departing: August 5, 2019 Departing: September 13, 2019 Holiday code: AN444. Holiday code: AN914.

24 Please quote SPN34 Questions on an existing booking? Call FREE on 0800 056 5115 visit saga.co.uk/managemybooking WALKING Set off on an adventure into the Andes, explore the winding footpaths of Madeira’s levadas, or venture away from the beaten track as you explore Crete. Grab your walking boots and embrace the great outdoors.

T h e w o r l d i s waiting to meet you

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Walk the coastal path at Bouley Bay Denbies Vineyard

Walking in Jersey Walking in Surrey

6 nights HALF BOARD from £699^ 3 nights HALF BOARD from £329^ Including optional travel insurance or Departing: July 12, 2019 a reduction of £20 if not required§ Holiday code: AK182 Departing: April 28, 2019 All breakfasts and and dinners ● Three half-day walking Holiday code: AK130. excursions ● Introduction to Nordic Walking ● Saga Host

● ● ● All breakfasts and and dinners ● Four walks ● Walking host, Local walking guide Porterage at your hotel Welcome ● local walking guide and Saga representative ● Porterage at drink Cancellation rights your hotel ● Welcome reception ● Optional travel insurance Discover the beautiful Surrey countryside as you enjoy and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if guided walks and an introduction to Nordic walking § not required ● Return ferry journey and transfers Your walking programme Single rooms at no extra cost* Denbies Hillside. Walk through England’s largest vineyard, along the Pilgrims Way below the chalky downland of Denbies Hillside following the North Downs Way Explore the most southerly part of the British Isles on this to Denbies. Westhumble. Walk through Westhumble walking holiday in Jersey. village and farmland close to and over the River Mole and Your Programme below Norbury Park, passing through woodland paths and ﬁelds to Chapel and back through the vines of Denbies. St Saviour to St Helier : Enjoy a gentle half-day, circular Polesden Lacey Walk through the historic National orientation walk, from your hotel into the bustling port of Trust estate of Polesden Lacey and beyond, taking in St Helier. South West Coast: Follow the Jersey Coast Path valleys, ancient woodlands, farmlands and rolling hills. on a full-day walk from the ﬁshing village of St Aubin on Nordic Walking. Join a taster session and learn the basics of the south coast to La Pulente with its amazing coastal Nordic Walking, enjoying a short guided Nordic walk in the views. North Coast: Set off on a challenging walk from grounds of Polesden Lacey. (Poles are provided). Bonne Nuit Bay, along the rugged north coast of the island to see nesting sea birds and spot marine life, concluding Please note: Admission to Denbies Vineyard and/or the at Greve de Lecq. Reservoir and Coast: Walk from the National Trust's Polesden Lacey is at your own cost. Walks Queen's Valley Reservoir to Gorey Harbour where you'll see are designed so that entrance is not required, but with the Mont Orgueil Castle. option to visit and omit a walk if you choose to.

Merton Hotel QQQ Federation House Hotel QQQ: Your 3-star hotel lies in St Saviour, not far from the centre of This contemporary hotel in Leatherhead offers good St Helier and the beach. It has restaurant and bar, indoor and transport links and is close to the town centre. Facilities outdoor pools, a sauna, steam room, gym and tennis court include an atrium with bar, restaurant, ﬁtness centre and (extra charge). 286 bedrooms. small garden. There are 55 bedrooms.

Âll prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Based on travel by Condor Fast Ferry from Poole as a foot passenger. To take your car on the ferry, this option is available for an extra supplement, subject to availability. Alternatively, fly from Gatwick with British Airways. Local flights are available subject to availability. Single rooms: *Limited number of single rooms at no extra cost, subject to availability. §A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 67 for details. Âll prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed to availability. Single rooms: (supplement per person per night): £26 per Essential Information. person, per night. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information. The four walks range from easy to challenging, are between eight and fifteen kilometres in length, and a reasonable level of fitness is required to Walks are from nine-and-a-half kilometres to eleven kilometres, over terrain complete the route. Walks may be subject to changes due to adverse weather ranging from footpaths to uneven and rough terrain, with ascents and conditions or other external factors. descents, some of which may be steep.

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Walk the coastal path at Bouley Bay Denbies Vineyard

Walking in Jersey Walking in Surrey

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Monchique Denia Castle and harbour

Walking in the Algarve Walking the Costa Blanca

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1099^ 7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £779^ Including optional travel insurance or Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ a reduction of £20 if not required§ Departing: Oct 31, 2019. Departing: Apr 2 (£829 £799), Nov 4 (£809 £779), 2019 and Holiday code: AK181. Mar 16 (£839 £799), 2020. Holiday code: AK077. All breakfasts, lunches and dinners ● Wine and water at dinner ● Free bar open 11 hours a day ● Five walks ● Welcome All breakfasts, lunches and dinners ● Free bar open 13 hours drink and drinks reception ● Walking host and local guide a day ● Wine and water at lunch and dinner ● Five walks ● Walking ● Saga host ● Fruit and water in your room on arrival ● Wi-Fi host, backmarker and Saga Host ● Porterage at your hotel at the hotel ● Shuttle bus ● Porterage at your hotel ● Optional ● Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or § travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required ● Return flights and transfers § a reduction if not required ● Return flights and transfers Local flights Local flights Discover the coastal and mountainous terrain of Spain's Sublime coast and mountain scenery will be revealed on this Costa Blanca, with its orchards, historical sites and wildlife. walking holiday. Your Programme Your Programme Coastal orientation: Enjoy a short introductory walk along the Lagoon Walk: Explore Lagoa dos Salgados and learn about coast and the peninsula. Orchard valley: Walk through olive this saltmarsh ecosystem. The Golden Beaches: See some groves, pines and almond trees, viewing the castle at Guadalest of the Algarve’s beautiful beaches and dramatic rock before returning to the river via orange groves. Old Pilgrimage formations.Fishing Villages: Hike westwards from Carvoeiro Trail: View an old aqueduct, passing through orchards before to the estuary of the Arade River and the fishing village of reaching two aged watermills, and returning to Planes and its Ferragudo. Healing Waters: Walk a valley floor with luxuriant 11th-century castle. Algar circuit walk: Walk along a riverbank, vegetation and visit Caladas de Monchique, where the Romans before a series of zigzag climbs give fine views of pinnacled built baths. Up in the Hills: Walk from the market town of ridges, crags and shady pines. Las Rotas to Javea: Walk through Monchique through the hills and see a 17th-century convent rock roses and woodland before viewing old windmills and a and an ancient watermill. lighthouse. Continue down the hillside to the seafront at Javea.

Vidamar Resort Algarve QQQQQ Hotel Port Denia QQQQ Stay seven nights in this locally rated 5-star hotel, an ideal This locally rated 3-star hotel offers a good selection of retreat set beside an unspoilt sandy beach, and six kilometres facilities and 280 bedrooms. from Albufeira. The hotel has 260 air conditioned rooms Extend your holiday with balconies. You can extend your holiday at Hotel Port Denia. You can extend your holiday at the VidaMar Resort Algarve. Please call for details. Please call for details.

SAVE up to £40 ^on all advertised departures when you book by Feb 15, 2019 Plus SAVE an additional £50 on all advertised prices when you book by Feb 28, 2019

SAVE £50 on all advertised departures when you book Walking the Costa Blanca. Âll prices are £s per person based on two people by Feb 28, 2019 sharing with flights from Gatwick to Alicante with the scheduled services of British Airways or easyJet dependent on date of travel. Prices are subject to Walking the Western Algarve. ^Price is £s per person based on two people availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of sharing and is subject to availability. Flights from Gatwick to Faro with the booking. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do scheduled services of British Airways. § A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. To single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or to take advantage travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals of our flight upgrade deals (all subject to availability and extra charges may (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga. apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information. Essential Information.

Walks are easy to moderate and between 5 and 13.5 kilometres, including Walks are moderate to strenuous and range from 9.5 to 14.5 kilometres. Some some uneven terrain and ascents and descents in the mountains. sections are rocky and uneven, with ascents and descents.

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Monchique Denia Castle and harbour

Walking in the Algarve Walking the Costa Blanca

SAVE up to £40 ^on all advertised departures when you book by Feb 15, 2019 Plus SAVE an additional £50 on all advertised prices when you book by Feb 28, 2019

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Walking in Cantabria

Explore ‘Green Spain’ on this scenic walking holiday which encompasses ﬁve walks through Cantabria’s breathtaking scenery…

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £849^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ Departing: Apr 10 (£999 £849*) and Oct 19 (£949 £899), 2019. Holiday code: AK203.

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners ● Free bar open 12 hours daily ● Wine and water at dinner ● Five walks ● Walking host and local expert walking guide ● Welcome drink ● Porterage at your hotel ● Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ ● Return ﬂights and transfers

Hotel Juan De La Cosa QQQQ

During your walking holiday look Camino de Santiago forward to staying at this locally rated 4-star family run hotel, with a beachside setting. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, lounges with free Wi-Fi, indoor pool, jacuzzi and sauna (extra charge). Each of the 55 bedrooms has a television, telephone, hairdryer, tea and coffee-making facilities and safe.

The Ason River Hotel Juan de la Cosa

Your programme forests, past the Faro del Caballo, before del Ason Natural Park taking in the From breathtaking beaches and dramatic returning to your hotel. picturesque Ason Waterfall and beautiful clifftop lighthouses, to mountain rivers Noja & Isla (half day): forest, known for its diversity and fauna. and waterfalls, this walking holiday Explore the beaches west of the hotel Santander (full day): explores the natural tapestry of ‘Green on this scenic walk including part of the Travel to Santander by bus and boat, Spain’s’ stunning Cantabria region. Way of St James path. Continue onto the and see the cathedral and Botin Centre Combine this with a stay at the the town of Noja, and the Playa del Ris beach, of Modern Art, plus the Royal Palace of small and friendly Juan de la Cosa, close concluding at the town of Isla. Magdalena. Continue to the Cabo Mayor to Santoña’s renowned Playa de Berria Loredo & Liendo (full day): lighthouse following the coast and cliffs to beach. On your walking holiday you’ll Travel to Laredo by boat and walk along the Litoral Interpretation Centre. be able to explore this fascinating area, La Salve beach with views of the Bay of Walks are moderate and range from 9.3 to its habitats, history and wildlife in the Santoña and Mount Buciero. Continue 14 kilometres. Some sections are rocky, rough company of your Saga host and local to Puebla Viejato visiting the church, and uneven, with ascents and descents. walking guide, enjoying three full-day and and onto Atalaya de Laredo and Liendo, two half-day walks. through the Puerta de Bilbao. Monte Buciero (half day): Enjoy a circular Ason River (full day): Extend your holiday walk from your hotel to the town of Starting in the mountain town of Ason, You can extend your holiday at Hotel Juan Santoña and along a cliff-side track, walk around the protected Collados de la Cosa. Please call for details. crossing the Casa de la Leña and through

SAVE up to £150 ^on all advertised departures when you book by Feb 15, 2019 Plus SAVE an additional £50 on all advertised prices when you book by Feb 28, 2019

Walking in Cantabria. Âll prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Heathrow to Bilbao with the scheduled services of British Airways. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. *Price includes a room upgrade to a superior sea facing room. For single accommodation or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

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Discover the wonderful landscapes on foot Cliff dunes at Donana National Park

Walking in Calpe Walking in Huelva

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £929^ 7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £949^ Including optional travel insurance or Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ a reduction of £20 if not required§ Departing: Apr 9 (£1049 £999) and Oct 14 (£979 £929), 2019. Departing: Oct 24 (£1049 £949), 2019. Holiday code: AK611. Holiday code: AK121. All breakfasts, lunches and dinners ● Free bar open 12 hours All breakfasts, lunches and dinners ● Wine and water at lunch a day ● Five walks ● Saga walking host and local walking guide and dinner ● Free bar open 10 hours daily ● Five walks ● Walking ● Welcome drink and drinks reception ● Porterage at your hotel host, local backmarker and Saga Host ● Porterage at your hotel ● Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or § ● Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required ● Return flights and transfers § a reduction if not required ● Return flights and transfers Enjoy five walks in the province of Huelva and discover the Explore the beautiful and mountainous Costa Blanca, region's varied scenery. ascending hillside trails and walking through varied landscapes. Your programme Your programme The province of Huelva lies in Andalusia in south west Spain, Penon de Ifach: This rock has been designated a nature reserve. with a rustic coastline known as the Costa de la Luz. On this You'll follow the promenade to Calpe harbour and walk walking holiday explore this fascinating area in the company of steadily uphill for views of the coastline. Tarbena: Beginning your Saga Host and local walking guide. in an old mountain village, walk along narrow paths and mule Doñana area (half day): Walk through part of Doñana National ramps, and enjoy wonderful views. Remote Tricannes: Enjoy a Park to Lake Jaral, through the fossil dunes of Asperillo to the pretty country walk, passing dramatic limestone ridges and a shore overlooked by El Asperillo Cliff. Almonaster (full day): variety of ruins and reminders of past agricultural lifestyles. Walk through hills dotted with farms and villages, returning The Summit of Sierra Olta: Rising steeply above pine woods, to Almonaster La Real with its castle remains and rare Sierra Olta is a spectacular nature reserve. Fleix: Venture along 10th-century hilltop mosque. Rio Piedras Nature Reserve and El a series of Moorish pathways, passing historic sites. You'll see Rompido (half day): Walk through this important nature reserve, the old water mill and former leper colony which is surrounded home to many protected species, a salt marsh and a fish farm. by an imposing wall. Huelva's Mining Area: Start from the historic mining town of Calanas, walking through countryside to Sotiel Coronada. Hotel Rh Ifach QQQQ River Guadiana (full day): Beginning at Casa Cañavarel, head Stay on the beautiful Costa Blanca at this locally rated 4-star, south via a Roman causeway towards Sanlúca de Guadiana. 193-room hotel, which enjoys a great location between the vibrant marina and town. Occidental Isla Cristina QQQQ This locally rated 4-star hotel You can extend your holiday in Calpe. Please call for details. enjoys an unspoilt beach setting near the Marismas de Isla Cristina. It has a restaurant, bar, outdoor pool and fitness centre. There are 298 air-conditioned bedrooms. SAVE £50 ôn all advertised departures when you book SAVE £100 ôn Oct 24, 2019 departure when you book by Feb 15, 2019 by Feb 15, 2019 Plus SAVE an additional £50 on all advertised prices when Plus SAVE an additional £50 on all advertised prices when you book by Feb 28, 2019 you book by Feb 28, 2019

Walking in Calpe. Âll prices are £s per person based on two people sharing Walking in Huelva. Âll prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Alicante with the scheduled services of with flights from Gatwick to Faro with the scheduled services of British easyJet or British Airways dependent on date of trave. Prices are subject to Airways. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or booking. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or to take advantage a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (all subject to of our flight upgrade deals (all subject to availability and extra charges may availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information. Essential Information. Walks are mostly moderate, with two graded moderate to strenuous, and range Walks are moderate to strenuous and are no longer than 15 kilometres with from 6 kilometres to walks of 14 and 19.5 kilometres. Walks are over rough and some short, sharp ascents and descents. uneven ground which may be slippery underfoot, with ascents and descents.

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Discover the wonderful landscapes on foot Cliff dunes at Donana National Park

Walking in Calpe Walking in Huelva

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Montseny Nature Park The beautiful coast of Cadiz

Walking the Costa Brava Walking in Cádiz

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £879^ 7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1199^ Including optional travel insurance or Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ a reduction of £20 if not required§ Departing: May 8 (£999 £959) and Oct 16 (£919 £879*), 2019. Departing: Sep 19 (£1249 £1199), 2019. Holiday code: AK15Y. Holiday code: AK178. All breakfasts, lunches and dinners ● Free bar open 12 hours All breakfasts, lunches and dinners ● Free bar open 12 hours daily ● Wine and water at dinner ● Five walks ● Saga Walking daily ● Five walks ● Saga Host and local expert walking guides Host, local guide and local expert ● Welcome drink and drinks ● Porterage at your hotel ● Optional travel insurance and reception ● Porterage at your hotel ● Optional travel insurance additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ ● Return ﬂights and transfers ● Return ﬂights and transfers

This walking holiday discovers the best of the Costa Brava, the Discover the natural beauty of the coastline and Natural Parks 'wild coast'. of Cádiz – a varied landscape of rugged cliffs, deep valleys and fragrant woodland. Your programme… Coastal Walk: This is a route with great charm that leaves no corner of Castell-Platja d'Aro unexplored, Your programme… Cliff of Barbate: Enjoy a scenic walk along the a perfect balance between nature and architecture. coastal footpath that runs from Barbate to Canos de Meca. The The Montseny summits: Discover the great beauty of Montseny Green Gorge: This walk reveals La Garganta Verde, a spectacular Nature Park, ascending to mountain prairies and stunning views. gorge formed by erosion over thousands of years, located in Walking on lava and medieval towns: The Garrotxa Volcanic the Grazalema Natural Park. Tarifa: Tarifa and its surrounding Zone Natural Park has many interesting sites to visit, from natural park offers scenery from pine forests to rugged gorges. volcanic cones and lava flows, to oak and beech woods, and This is the longest walk in your programme, beginning in Estrecho rural areas. Also see medieval towns and Romanesque churches. Natural Park and ending at the Silla del Papa, ‘Chair of the Pope’, Three landscapes in one: In the 13th century, King Jaume II built an ancient elevated settlement. Alcornocales Natural Park: the imposing castle of Montgrí as a show of power atop the Take a gentle walk through Alcornocales Natural Park, known Montgrí massif. It is unfinished, but commands superb views for its ancient cork trees and canutos – deep valleys eroded by across the gulf. Aiguamolls de l’Empordà: This walk is designed rivers. Venture along one to the Guadalmesi River. Sierra of the so you can see some of the region’s most interesting birds via a Grazalema Natural Park: Explore the fir forests of this UNESCO pleasant tour from Castelló d'Empuries. Biosphere Reserve during a walk through mountainous landscapes.

Ilunion Caleta Park QQQQ Iberostar Royal Andalus QQQQ This locally rated 4-star hotel is set overlooking the golden Stay at this locally rated 4-star hotel, located in Novo Sancti Petri sands of Sant Pol beach and offers a good selection of facilities in the Bay of Cádiz. The 413-room hotel is close to the town centre and 100 bedrooms. of Chiclana de la Frontera. You can extend your holiday at the Iberostar Royal Andalus. Please call for details. SAVE £40 ôn all advertised departures when you book ^ by Feb 15, 2019 SAVE £50 on Sep 30, 2019 departure when you book by Feb 15, 2019 Plus SAVE an additional £50 on all advertised prices when you book by Feb 28, 2019 Plus SAVE an additional £50 on all advertised prices when you book by Feb 28, 2019 Walking the Costa Brava. Âll prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Barcelona with the scheduled services Walking in Cadiz. Âll prices are £s per person based on two people sharing of easyJet. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices with flights from Gatwick to Seville with the scheduled services of British will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 applies if you Airways. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 *Price includes a room upgrade to a side seaview. For single accommodation, (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional to travel from Manchester or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (all cancellation rights. For single accommodation or to take advantage of our flight subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/ upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information. saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

Walks are moderate and range from 6 to 14 kilometres. Some sections are Walks range from easy to moderate with one strenuous walk. They are no longer than rocky and uneven, with ascents and descents. 18 kilometres with ascents, descents, some uneven terrain and slippery sections.

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Montseny Nature Park The beautiful coast of Cadiz

Walking the Costa Brava Walking in Cádiz

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Scallop shells signpost ‘The Way’ The Fire Mountains of Lanzarote

The Santiago Trail ACTIVE Walking in Lanzarote

7 nights HALF BOARD from £949^ 7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1149^ Including optional travel insurance or Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ a reduction of £20 if not required§ Departing: Apr 6 (£1099 £949), May 1 (£1129 £1049), Departing: Jan 23 (£1199 £1149), 2020. Holiday code: AK13Y. Jun 5 (£1299 £1199), Sep 4 (£1229 £1149), 18 (£1199 £1099) and Oct 2 (£1129 £1049), 2019. Holiday code: CT686. All breakfasts, lunches and dinners ● Free bar open 12 hours a day ● Local wine, beer or mineral water at dinner and light 7 nights in hotels ● All breakfasts and dinners ● Water and wine snacks throughout the day ● Five walking tours ● Walking with dinner ● Official 'Camino' walking guide for the duration Host, backmarker and Saga Host ● Porterage at your hotel of the tour ● Official guided tour of Santiago de Compostela ● Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, § Cathedral ● Optional travel insurance and additional or a reduction if not required ● Return flights and transfers § cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required ● Return flights Explore the volcanic landscape, follow donkey trails with and transfers ● Porterage at all hotels cliff-top views and walk through wonderful scenery inland. ACTIVITY LEVEL Your programme Walk the legendary ‘Way of St James’ from Sarria to Santiago de Helechos: Enjoy a circular walk in the north taking in meadows, Compostela, on this special Saga walking tour following the final, stunning cliff-top views from the Mirador de Guinate, and scenic leg through Galicia Follow the final 120-kilometre stretch a caldera. Coastal walk: Admire spectacular views of the coast of the 'Way of St James' through Galicia, from Sarria to Santiago on a walk to the wilder part of the island and across land formed de Compostela Cathedral, entirely on foot on this seven-night by lava from extinct volcanoes. Haria to Teguise: Follow the walking tour. You’ll be free to set your own pace each day and will be ridge from Haria, the valley of a thousand palms, to the 500 year accompanied by a local Camino expert. old village of Teguise, once the island capital. En route pass the Day 1: UK to Santiago to Sarria. Fly to Santiago de tiny church of Ermita de las Nieves, and enjoy panoramic views. Compostela. Day 2: Sarria to Portomarin. 22 kilometres. Set off from Lanzarote's little gem: A short, easy walk in an isolated spot, medieval Sarria following paved tracks and rural bridleways. Day 3: descending past lava fields and into a caldera. Island walk: A Portomarin to Palas de Rei. 25 kilometres. Glimpse Mount Ligonde, popular ramble incorporating walking along a ridge, a valley and ascend Mount San Antonio, and pass early buildings. Day 4: Palas a coastal path. de Rei to Arzua. 30 kilometres. Walk through woodland, pausing in Melide which marks the halfway point. Day 5: Arzua to Amenal. Hotel Costa Calero QQQQ… This locally rated 4-star hotel 22 kilometres. Your walk continues through O Pino. Day 6: Amenal offering modern, spacious accommodation is set in extensive to Santiago de Compostela. 22 kilometres. Continue through pine grounds in the peaceful resort of Puerto Calero. 324 rooms. forests, descending to Santiago. Day 7: Santiago de Compostela. If you decide to extend your holiday for another week in Enjoy a guided tour of the cathedral and receive the final stamp at Lanzarote, please note that there won't be a walking programme the cathedral’s Pilgrim’s Office and your certificate, or ‘Compostela’. during your extra week, or a walking host, just our brilliant Saga Farewell dinner tonight. Day 8: Santiago to UK. Travel to the airport Host on hand to help. for your return flight to the UK. SAVE up to £150 ôn all advertised departures when you book SAVE £50 on Jan 23, 2019 departure when you book by Feb 15, 2019 by Feb 15, 2019 Plus SAVE an additional £50 on all advertised prices when Plus SAVE an additional £50 on all advertised prices when you book by Feb 28, 2019 you book by Feb 28, 2019

The Santiago Trail. Âll prices are £s per person based on two people sharing Walking in Lanzarote. ^Price is £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Santiago de Compostela with the scheduled with flights from Gatwick to Lanzarote with the chartered services of Thomas services of easyJet. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current Cook Airlines. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 applies prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance rights. For single accommodation or to take advantage of our flight upgrade and additional cancellation rights. To travel from a local airport or to take deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga. advantage of our flight upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information. charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information. Please note: walks each day will range between 20 and 30 kilometres over varied terrain with some steep up or downhill sections, therefore a good level Walks are easy to moderate, covering distances of up to 16 kilometres. of fitness is essential. There are some short, stiff ascents requiring sturdy walking footwear.

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Scallop shells signpost ‘The Way’ The Fire Mountains of Lanzarote

The Santiago Trail ACTIVE Walking in Lanzarote

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Walking in Minorca

Discover the hidden Minorca while walking stretches of the historic Cami de Cavalls – the ancient coastal path that encircles the island, and enjoy the unspoilt beauty of this Balearic island.

7 nights HALF BOARD from £799^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

All breakfasts and dinners ● Five walks ● Welcome drink and drinks reception ● Walking host ● Saga Host ● Porterage at your hotel ● Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or § a reduction if not required ● Return ﬂights and transfers

Local Flights

Hotel San Luis QQQQ This locally rated 4-star hotel is set within spacious grounds a short distance from the sea, and well placed for exploring Views from Minorca’s ancient coastal path the east side of the island. The hotel has a main restaurant serving buffet-style meals, two bars, two outdoor pools, free Wi-Fi, a card area, television lounge and tennis courts. Complimentary tea and coffee is available between 9am and 11pm. All 228 bedrooms have a balcony or terrace.

Minorca’s Cami de Cavalls path Hotel San Luis

Your programme edged with dry stone walls and dotted birds from osprey to shag – Minorca is a The Flatlands of the East (half day): Walk with wild olive bushes. Drop back into a bird-watchers’ paradise. a ﬂat section of the coast past saltpans second gully and walk down to the sea. Walks are mostly moderate along rough and the Alcafar Tower, then cut inland Minorca's Gorges (full day): Dubbed the historic tracks, and will be between 7.5 and through a shady gully to reach the islands gorge path, this walk takes you past some 12 kilometres, including some uneven terrain, most easterly point. of the island's loveliest beaches, through ascents and descents. The North Coast (full day): Explore this marshes, farmland, dunes and woodland, ﬂat northern section of coast through as well as gorges which run from the wetlands, pinewoods, saltpans and the island's central limestone plateau. Extend your holiday early Christian basilica, Es Cap des Ports. National Park Route (full day): The coastal 7 nights from £370. Half Board. Stay an Two Landscapes (full day): Wander through walk is within the boundaries of the Parc extra week at the Hotel San Luis and enjoy dry gorge landscape, and into typical Natural de s'Albufera des Grau. See dune two included excursions to Ciutadella and Minorcan countryside and farmland, all vegetation, sculpted by the wind, and Alayor. Please call for details.

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Walking Madeira's Levadas

Enjoy seven nights at the Savoy Calheta Beach Hotel, and explore this beautiful island’s network of paths.

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1299^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ Departing:September 30, 2019. (£1349 £1299) Holiday code: AK357

● All breakfasts, lunches and dinners ● Wine, beer or soft drink with dinner ● Five walks including two levada trails ● Saga Walking Host and local guide ● Water in your room on arrival ● Porterage at your hotel ● Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or § a reduction if not required ● Return ﬂights and transfers

Local ﬂights

Savoy Calheta Beach Hotel QQQQ Follow Madeira’s levada trails into the countryside This locally rated 4-star hotel faces a sandy beach and man-made lagoon. Made up of two buildings connected by an elevated walkway the hotel facilities include two restaurants, a bar, outdoor pool, sauna and spa with indoor pool (treatments are at extra cost). There are 153 bedrooms, each with a television, telephone, free Wi-Fi, hairdryer and safe The hotel has a dramatic setting Follow Madeira’s enticing levada trails (extra charge).

Your programme passing through a tunnel. Visit a sugar Assobiadores-Fanal: This panoramic walk The levadas of Madeira are a UNESCO cane factory at Calheta which only takes in ﬁne views of the Rabacal valley World Heritage Site. They extend in operates for one six-week period each and forested area of Chao da Ribeira, en total to some 800 kilometres and were year, its product being used for molasses, route to Fanal in the Laurissilva forest – a designed to transport water. They had honey cake and brandy. UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. their beginnings in the 15th century when The Eastern Cape-Ponta Sao Lourenco: One Valley,Two Levadas: See two basic water channels were created to Walk to the peninsula of Ponta Sao different levadas as you walk the Levada supply water needed for crops and mills. Lourenco with its volcanic rock formations do Moinho in the valley of Ribeira da Ponta Over the ensuing centuries they were and Atlantic views, continuing to Canical do Sol with its sea views and riverine expanded by private enterprise until the and visit the whaling museum, plus the valley. Next, ascend and continue to the 19th century when the island saw the town of Machico – where the island was Levada Nova, where the countryside introduction of State levadas with some ﬁrst discovered by the Portuguese in 1419. includes waterfalls and a tunnel. 400 kilometres of levadas being created The Green Couldron-Calerao Verde: Walk Walks are up to 13 kilometres. While they between 1947 and 1967! Today they offer in the beautiful natural park of Queimadas range from easy to moderate, please note an opportunity to view this beautiful with its giant rhododendrons, lush forests levada walks can be strenuous and require island from a unique perspective. and waterfalls. Walk through tunnels, see navigating ascents, descents, steps and Rabacal – enchanted forest and the peaks of Ribeira Grande, and admire tunnels in some places. Please note this waterfalls: Walk through a laurel forest breathtaking views in the ‘green couldron’ holiday is not suitable for anyone who suffers from vertigo. along an old levada, passing the Risco vallley with its waterfall and lake. waterfall and the 25 Fontes levada,

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Sunset over the Makarska Riviera Beautiful Triglav National Park

Walking the Walking in Slovenia Makarska Riviera 7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £799^ Including optional travel insurance or 7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £949^ a reduction of £20 if not required§ Including optional travel insurance or Departing: May 13 (£889), Sep 23 (£899) and a reduction of £20 if not required§ Oct 7, 2019 (£799). Departing: Apr 13 (£949) and Oct 19, 2019 (£949) Holiday code: AK135 Holiday code: AK14Y All breakfasts, lunches and dinners ● Free bar open 12 hours a day ● ● Saga Host and fully qualified mountain All breakfasts, lunches and dinners ● Free bar open 12 hours Five walks guide ● Porterage at your hotel ● Optional travel insurance and a day ● Local wine and water at dinner ● Five walks ● Experienced additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ local guide and Saga Host ● Welcome drink and drinks reception ● Return flights and transfers ● Porterage at your hotel ● Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Discover Slovenia's picturesque alpine scenery of waterfalls, ● Return flights and transfers abundant flora and meadows, with spectacular views of the Explore picturesque coastal villages, pass impressive Julian Mountains. lakes and discover the dramatic limestone scenery of the Your programme Biokovo mountains. Kranjska Gora and Lake Jasna: Enjoy a walk along the shore of Your programme Lake Jasna, as a good introduction to the local area. Martuljek Coastal villages: A gentle coastal walk through picturesque Peaks and waterfalls: Walk a panoramic mountain path villages with beautiful white pebble beaches bordered by lush following the course of a river, crossing several bridges and pine forests. Wings of a Seagull: From Simici follow the path to into a canyon to see the Spik waterfalls. Sleme Peak: Admire the foot of the Biokovo Mountains and see the war monument some of the best views of the Julian Alps, with their wild flowers known as the 'Wings of a Seagull'. Biokovo Botanical Garden: and snow-capped peaks, before descending to Vrsic. Krnica From Gornje, walk to the botanical garden and enjoy time to Valley: This scenic walk follows the track between Lake Jasna explore. Return via the village of Kotisina. Bast to Makarska: and the Pisnica river past dramatic mountains. The path From the village of Bast continue to Mileta and the Vepric leads over moraine, grassland, woods and meadows. Three shrine. Imotski Lakes: Lokvicici is made up of charming villages Borders Peak: This challenging but rewarding walk begins in and serene lakes. You'll pass Mamici Lake, Knezovici Lake, the neighbouring Austria, zig-zags to the top of the mountain ridge deep Red Lake and finally the Blue Lake. and offers wonderful panoramas of the borders of Austria, Italy and Slovenia. Meteor Hotel QQQQ Ramada Hotel and Suites Kranjska Gora QQQQ Set in the heart of Makarska town, close to a shingle beach, this locally rated 4-star hotel has 278 bedrooms. The Saga Lounge, This friendly locally rated 4-star hotel with 110 rooms is in an with outdoor terrace, is open from 11am to 11pm. Free drinks enviable setting at the foot of the spectacular Julian Mountains can only be consumed while you're in the lounge – if you want to in the heart of Kranjska Gora. enjoy drinks elsewhere in the hotel, these can be purchased from one of the other bars. Extend your holiday You can extend your holiday at the Meteor Hotel. Stay an extra week at the Ramada Hotel and Suites Kranjska Please call for details. Gora with two included half-day excursions. Please call for details.

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Walking the Makarska Riviera. Âll prices are £s per person based on two Walking in Slovenia. Âll prices are £s per person based on two people people sharing with flights from Heathrow to Split with the scheduled services sharing with flights from Gatwick to Ljubljana on the scheduled services of of Croatia Airlines. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current easyJet. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation or to travel from additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation or to travel from a local airport (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply) a local airport (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information. Essential Information.

Walks are easy to moderate and between eight and 14 kilometres in length Walks are up to 12 kilometres long over moderate to strenuous terrain, with with ascents and descents of up to 800 metres. some challenging sections with ascents and descents over uneven ground.

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Sunset over the Makarska Riviera Beautiful Triglav National Park

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Kotor is surrounded by spectacular scenery Explore Italy’s Dolomites on foot

Walking in Montenegro Walking in the Dolomites

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £749^ 7 nights HALF BOARD from £839^ Including optional travel insurance or Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ a reduction of £20 if not required§ Departing: Apr 11 (£839), 25 (£749) and Oct 9 , 2019 (£799). Departing: Apr 30 (£839), May 7 (£899) and Oct 15 (£889), 2019. Holiday code: AK146 Holiday code: AK136

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners ● Free bar open 12 hours All breakfasts and dinners ● Five walks ● Saga Host and a day in the Saga Lounge ● Five walks ● Experienced local local walking guide ● Welcome drink, drinks reception and guide and Saga Host ● Porterage at your hotel ● Optional farewell dinner ● Molveno Card with up to 50% discount on travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or all mountain activities in the village ● Fruit and water in your § a reduction if not required ● Return flights and transfers room on arrival ● Porterage at your hotel ● Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if Discover the stunning beauty of the Budva Riviera. § not required ● Return flights and transfers Your programme Let the beautiful Dolomites provide the perfect backdrop for Rustovo Monastery: Walk to the forest of Pastrovka and the guided walks. Rustovo Monastery. Enjoy views of idyllic Sveti Stefan, Becici and Budva. Lovcen National Park: Walk in Lovcen National Your programme Park, beneath the twin peaks of Mount Lovcen. Enjoy views of This beautiful walking holiday has departures in spring and the UNESCO-listed Bay of Kotor. Vrmac: Hike to the village of autumn, the walks are the same on both departures: Vrmac, and catch glimpses of rural Montenegrin architecture Lake Molveno: Enjoy a gentle circular scenic walk along the and rich Mediterranean flora. Brajici-Milocer: See historic sites shore of Lake Molveno through woods and by waterfalls. including the 19th-century Kosmac fortress. Jaz-Trsteno- Molveno and Andalo: A strenuous walk offers magnificent Krimovica: Walk from the lovely islet of Jaz to Trsteno beach views over Lake Molveno from the town of Andalo. Santel to and on to the village of Krimovica. Fai della Paganella: Catch views of the Adige valley from La Croce viewpoint. Arco to Monte Colt: Take a circular walk from Hotel Tara, Montenegro QQQQ the old town of Arco, to the limestone formation of Monte Colt. Located near the beautiful Becici beach, this modern locally Molveno to Rifugio Croz dell'Altissimo: Walk up towards Croz rated 4-star hotel offers a warm, friendly welcome and stunning dell'Altissimo for panoramic views of woodlands and lake. surroundings. There are 227 rooms with balconies. There is an exclusive Saga Lounge where the free bar, open from 11am Hotel Alle Dolomiti QQQQ to 11pm, serves local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Free With just 38 rooms, each with a balcony, this locally rated drinks can only be consumed while you're in the lounge. 4-star hotel is the perfect retreat. It has good facilities and an You can extend your holiday at the Hotel Tara. award-winning restaurant. Please call for details. You can extend your holiday at the Hotel Alle Dolomiti. There will be no walking programme, just our brilliant Saga Host on hand. Please call for details.

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Walking in Montenegro. Âll prices are £s per person based on two people Walking in the Dolomites. Âll prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and subject to availability.Flights from Gatwick to Tivat with the sharing and subject to availability.Flights from Gatwick to Verona with scheduled services of Montenegro Airlines. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) the scheduled services of British Airways. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation or to take and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information. See enclosed Essential Information.

Walks are moderate over some rough ground, with ascents and descents, and Walks are easy to strenuous and range from 8 to 15 kilometres, some with between six and ten kilometres in length. ascents and descents, requiring a high level of ﬁtness.

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Kotor is surrounded by spectacular scenery Explore Italy’s Dolomites on foot

Walking in Montenegro Walking in the Dolomites

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The impressive Island of Vulcano The landscape at Krista

Volcano Walking in Sicily Walking in Crete

7 nights from £1519^ 7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £949^ Including optional travel insurance or Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ a reduction of £20 if not required§ Departing: May 13 (£1649) and Sep 2 (£1519), 2019. Departing: October 2, 2019. Holiday code: AK200 Holiday code: CT123. Full board ● Free bar open 15 hours a day ● Wine and water All breakfasts, two lunches and all dinners ● Seven walks at dinner ● Five walks ● Walking host, local walking guide and ● Saga tour manager ● Specialist qualified local guides Saga Host ● Welcome drink and drinks reception ● Porterage ● Porterage at all hotels ● Optional travel insurance and at your hotel ● Optional travel insurance and additional § § additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required ● Return ● Return flights and transfers flights and transfers

ACTIVITY LEVEL Discover the eastern face of this beautiful island, once home to the Minoan civilisation, on a walking holiday that takes you off Day 1: UK-Catania, Sicily. Fly to Catania. Transfer to Milazzo and the beaten track. take the ferry to Lipari for a three-night stay at the locally rated 4-star Hotel Gattopardo. Day 2: Lipari. Lipari town walk and visit Your programme to archaeological museum and cathedral. Also walk to Lipari’s Kritsa to Hamilo: Walk uphill to the village of Kritsa, continue south cliffs and Astronomic Observatory. Day 3: Vulcano. to the frescoed church of Panaghia Kera, ascend to the ruins Transfer by boat to Vulcano island. Walk to the summit of the of Lato, and return via the scenic highlands of Hamilo. Krousta dormant volcano. Day 4: Stromboli. Catch the ferry to Stromboli to Kalo Chorio: Follow a downhill path through a shady gorge to for an overnight stay at the locally rated 3-star Hotel Miramare the traditional working village of Kalo Chorio, which runs down or Hotel Ossidiana, dependent on departure date. Evening walk to the sea. Selia to the Lassithi Plateau: Walk up to the Lassithi to the summit of Stromboli’s active volcano. Day 5: Linguaglossa, Plateau to see ﬁnd rural Crete. Stop at Krasi, to see the ancient Sicily. Transfer by ferry to Milazzo in Sicily, continuing to the sycamore. Panaghia Paplinon Monastery to Kato Chorio: See Novara di Sicilia in the Etna area. Walk to the summit of Montet the eastern heights on this walk from a monastery to the old Rocca di Novara. Three-night stay at the locally rated 4-star village of Kato Chorio. Round Agios Ioannis Point: Enjoy coastal Mareneve Hotel. Day 6: North Etna. Discover the north of Mount scenery on this peninsular walk, with spectacular views of Etna. Day 7: Randazzo. Walk from Randazzo. Day 8: Sicily-UK. Spinalonga. Transfer to Catania airport for your return ﬂight to the UK. Imperial Bélvédere QQQ Set on a peaceful hillside beneath the village of Koutouloufari close to the town of Hersónissos, this locally rated 4-star hotel is just 500 metres from the beach and offers 340 spacious bedrooms, a restaurant, three bars and a Saga Lounge. You can extend your holiday at the Imperial Belvedere. Please call for details.

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Walking in Crete. Âll prices are £s per person based on two people sharing SAVE £50 on all advertised departures when you book with flights from Gatwick to Heraklion on the scheduled services of easyJet. by Feb 28, 2019 Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 Volcano Walking in Sicily. Âll prices are £s per person based on two people (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and sharing and are subject to availability. Flights from Luton to Catania with the additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation or to travel from scheduled services of easyJet. A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need a local airport (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply) the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. We are unable to accommodation (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please include the Greek Tourist Tax, this has to be paid locally by all guests. See visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential enclosed Essential Information. Information. Walks range from easy to moderate covering 8-11 kilometres, with ascents Walks vary from medium to difficult, are between seven to 11 kilometres long, and descents. Transfer time for most walks is around an hour, so you will be and encompass uneven and steeply sloping terrain so you’ll need walking gear out of the hotel until mid-afternoon on most walking days. A packed lunch will and, of course, to be fit enough to enjoy it. be provided.

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The impressive Island of Vulcano The landscape at Krista

Volcano Walking in Sicily Walking in Crete

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Walking in Romantic Rhineland SAGA EXCLUSIVE

Pack your walking boots for this walking-themed cruise through the historic and scenic Middle Rhine region that so inspired Lord Byron…

7 nights from £1119^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners ● Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner ● Six guided walks ● Walking host and local expert ● Captain’s dinner and drinks reception ● Saga cruise director ● Saga cruise escort on board ● Entertainment and activities on the ship Plus all this… Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction § if not required ● UK travel service ● Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry.

Local ﬂights Single cabins at no extra cost* VIP Travel Service INCLUDED when you book between December 27, Walk past vineyards cultivated on steep terraces 2018-February 28 2019

Day 1: UK to Cologne to Königswinter. buildings. Walk through the town and take castle. Continue the walk to your coach Travel by coach from Folkestone to the cable car up to mighty Ehrenbreitstein – making the total distance covered Cologne, via Eurotunnel or ferry, and Fortress, then follow a guided walk around nine kilometres – and head back embark Rex Rheni. Cruise to Königswinter back to the ship, approximately four to the ship. Day 6: Koblenz to Rüdesheim. and moor there for the night. Day 2: kilometres. Later cruise the Moselle Cruise the most stunning stretch of the Königswinter to Koblenz. Wake up in the to the picturesque town of Zell. Day 4: Rhine, passing Lorelei Rock and numerous pretty village of Königswinter. After Zell to Bernkastel-Kues. Enjoy the early castles. At Rüdesheim join a leisurely breakfast enjoy your ﬁrst walk – through part of the morning in Zell, then board a guided walk through this charming wine the village and up to Drachenfels to take coach to nearby Traben-Trarbach. Enjoy town – approximately three kilometres the rack-rail train up to ruined Drachenfels a walk through the woods along the – to see the highlights. Day 7: Rüdesheim Castle. Admire superb views, then walk Bernkasteler Weg to Bernkastel-Kues to Cologne. Cruise back to Cologne and back down to the ship, making the entire – around seven kilometres. The ship will join a short guided walk around the Old walk approximately six kilometres. This moor here overnight so you can explore Town and cathedral. Enjoy free time to afternoon, Rex Rheni pauses in Remagen this beautiful town, famous for its rows explore the city further or continue with where you can join an optional excursion of gabled houses. Day 5: Bernkastel-Kues your walking host to the beautiful Rhine through the Ahr Valley. Alternatively to Cochem to Koblenz. Admire lovely Park – making the walk approximately remain on board and relax as the ship scenery this morning as you cruise to three kilometres. Day 8: Cologne to cruises to Koblenz. Day 3: Koblenz to Cochem, which has Reichsburg Castle UK. Disembark and return by coach to Zell. Koblenz has a rich history spanning as its fairytale backdrop. After lunch, the UK. two millennia, and its past is reﬂected transfer to Moselkern for a spectacular in a wealth of monuments and historic walk through the hills to medieval Burg Eltz

SAVE up to £200^ per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by February 15, 2019 Prices from: Sep 21, 2019 Passenger Deck 1319 1119 Main Deck 1529 1429 Promenade Deck 1669 1569 Passenger Deck for sole occupancy 1399 1249 Main Deck for sole occupancy 1529 1479 Promenade Deck for sole occupancy 1669 1569 Cruise code AK202 Walking in Romantic Rhineland. 7 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Single cabins: *There are a limited number of single cabins at no extra cost on selected grades, after this a supplement may apply. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £20 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 67 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Cologne via Eurotunnel or ferry. Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras and Ebbsﬂeet to Brussels and onward by coach. Flights are also available for a supplement. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our ﬂight and Eurostar upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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Walking in the Andes

Lace up your hiking boots to see the highlights of Peru, visit the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, take to the waters of Lake Titicaca, go in search of Andean condors and visit Inca ruins in Cuzco and the capital, Lima.

13 nights from £3299^ NEW Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £71 if not required§ Departing: May 14, 2020. Holiday code: AK161.

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11 nights in hotels and 2 in ﬂight

Four guided walks

Excursions and visits ● Sacred Valley tour including visit to Pisaq Market and the Ollantaytambo ruins ● Vistadome train to Machu Picchu ● Dinner show in Cuzco ● Visit the Church of St Peter the Apostle in Andahuaylillas and the Incan remains of the Temple of Viracocha ● Lake Titicaca, and the islands Walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu of Uros and Taquile ● Andean condor spotting in Colca Canyon ● Arequipa city tour with visit to Santa Catalina

Plus all this… Saga tour manager and local walking guides ● Welcome dinner ● Farewell dinner ● Bottled water during excursions ● Porterage at all hotels ● Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation § rights, or a reduction if not required ● Return ﬂights and transfers. Machu Picchu Graceful Lima in Peru

Day 1: UK-Bogota. Fly overnight to South miles. Stay overnight in a hotel in Aguas the slopes of Colca Canyon to Condor’s America. Day 2: Cuzco-Sacred Valley. Calientes. B L D Day 5: Machu Picchu-Cuzco. Cross to see majestic Andean condors Arrive in Colombia this morning and fly on Morning at leisure. This afternoon, travel soaring overhead. Continue to Arequipa to Cuzco in Peru. Transfer to the Sacred to Cuzco for a two-night stay. B Day 6: for a two-night stay. B L Day 11: Arequipa. Valley for a two-night stay. Welcome Cuzco. At leisure in Cuzco, the imperial An included half-day city tour also takes dinner at the hotel. D. Day 3: Sacred Valley. capital of the Inca Empire. An optional in Santa Catalina, a huge convent built On an included full-day excursion explore tour visits some remnants of that era, in 1579. Some 20 nuns still reside in the the ancient terraces of Moray. After a including the fortress of Sacsayhuaman. complex. B Day 12: Lima. Transfer to Lima packed lunch head to Maras for a scenic You can opt to take a guided trek from for an overnight stay. Enjoy a farewell three-hour, four-mile hike downhill to the fortress back into the city. Dinner dinner at a restaurant overlooking the the salt flats at Salineras. Walk down show at a restaurant. B D Day 7: Puno. The illuminated ruins of Huaca Pucllana, a vast to the Urubamba River to meet your long coach journey to Puno is punctuated 5th-century pyramid built from millions coach back to the hotel. B L Day 4: Sacred by visits to Andahuaylillas and Raqchi. of clay bricks. B D Days 13-14: Lima. An Valley-Machu Picchu.Take a train into the Stay two nights in Puno. Alternatively, optional tour of the city reveals its colonial mountains and Machu Picchu. Disembark travel by luxury train for an additional elegance. This afternoon, transfer to the en route and visit Chachabamba, followed charge (visits not available). B L Day 8: airport for your return overnight flight to by a four-hour trek to the Inca ruin, Lake Titicaca. Head out on Lake Titicaca the UK, arriving the next day. B. Wiñaywayna. The moderate-grade walk to visit the Uros community, whose Walks are challenging, some at altitude includes an ascent of some 2,000 feet of homes are on floating ‘islands’ made of and covering uneven terrain, ascents altitude. Cross into the Machu Picchu site reeds. Also visit Taquile Island for lunch and descents. The moderate-grade walk for a guided tour. Afterwards trek down to in a local home.B L Day 9: Colca. Enjoy a on Day 4 will include an ascent of some the bus stop – taking your total distance scenic drive to the Colca Valley and stay 2,000 feet of altitude and a distance of some covered on foot today to around eight overnight. B L D Day 10: Arequipa. Scale 12 kilometres. There are some shorter walks and most days involve some walking.

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38 Please quote SPN34 Questions on an existing booking? Call FREE on 0800 300 600 or visit saga.co.uk/managemybooking HISTORY & ARCHAEOLOGY Step back in time as you explore the rose-red city of Petra, discover the ancient ruins of Pompeii and the Roman heritage of North England with visits to museums and ancient sites. Uncover the treasures of the past and discover something new.

T h e w o r l d i s waiting to meet you

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Step back in time at Chester’s Roman fort The ancient ruins of Pompeii

Roman Heritage of Pompeii and Ancient Italy the North 7 nights HALF BOARD from £999^ Including optional travel insurance or 4 nights HALF BOARD from £529^ a reduction of £20 if not required§ Departing: July 15, 2019. Departing: Oct 30 (£1049 £999 ), 2019. Holiday code: AV117. Holiday code: AV269

Half board ● Three excursions with six visits ● Two ● All breakfasts and dinners ● Five excursions and nine visits archaeology talks ● Archaeology host and Saga host ● Archaeology host and Saga host ● Three talks in the hotel ● Welcome drink ● Porterage in your hotel ● Cancellation rights. from an archaeology expert ● Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Explore the legacy of the Romans as you visit two important ● Return flights and transfers ● Porterage at your hotel Roman forts close to Hadrian's Wall. You'll also visit museums where you can see collections of Roman and later artefacts, Discover Pompeii, Paestum and the fiery Phlegrean Fields during step forward in time on a tour of medieval Durham with your archaeology-themed stay on the Sorrento coast its important Cathedral, and enjoy two talks from your Your programme expert host. Pompeii: Wander the streets of the city that was frozen in time Your Programme by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. Excavations of Chester’s Roman Fort: The remains of this Roman cavalry the enormous site started in 1748. Shops, temples and public fort include a bathhouse, gateways, and more, plus there's a buildings are still identifiable. Herculaneum and Villa Oplontis: Museum of Roman Finds with its collection of 11,000 objects. Visit another perfectly preserved site, the town of Herculaneum, Segedunum Roman Fort: Extensively excavated, Segedunum which was buried beneath 18 metres of hot mud. Also see guarded the eastern end of Hadrian's Wall, and has an the archaeological finds at Oplontis. National Archaeological interactive museum and viewing tower. Bowes Museum – Museum in Naples: View objects excavated from both sites for archaeology gallery: The archaeology gallery of this museum an insight into daily Roman life. Paestum: See the iconic remains has a collection ranging from prehistory to Roman and of this 6th century BC Greek colony in southern Italy – the Doric medieval. Great North Museum: The museum's galleries temples, among the best preserved anywhere. Phlegrean Fields: include a Hadrian's Wall Gallery, fossils, ancient Egypt and The landscape here is dominated by volcanic activity with ethnographia. Jarrow Hall: Leave the Roman World behind fumaroles and craters of steaming mud. See the Cave of Sybil, briefly as you visit this recreated Anglo Saxon farm and the Roman cistern, and nearby Pozzuoli with its amphitheatre. village, with its associated museum relating to the Venerable Grand Hotel Hermitage QQQQ Bede. Durham: Set off from your hotel for a guided walking tour of this famous medieval city, including a visit to the This locally rated 4-star hotel is set on a hillside overlooking cathedral, regarded as one of Europe's finest buildings. the Gulf of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. The hotel is just a 10-minute walk to nearby Sant’Agata and is Radisson Blu Hotel – Durham QQQQ: decorated in traditional Italian style. Facilities include a This modern 4-star hotel has views of the River Wear restaurant, terrace, lounge, bar and outdoor pool. There are and Durham Castle. Amenities include a restaurant, bar, gym, 69 air-conditioned rooms. sauna, indoor pool and spa (charges apply). 207 bedrooms. SAVE £50 ôn Oct 30, 2019 departure when you book by Feb 15, 2019 Plus SAVE an additional £50 on advertised price when you book by Feb 28, 2019

Pompei and Ancient Italy. Âll prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, includes saving as advertised and are subject to availability. Flights from Gatwick to Naples with the scheduled services of British Airways. § A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance Âll prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from to availability. Single rooms: (supplement per person, per night): £32. a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or Essential Information. call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

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Step back in time at Chester’s Roman fort The ancient ruins of Pompeii

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The ancient town of Taormina Egypt’s iconic Sphinx

Archaeology of Sicily Ancient Egypt Revealed

12 nights from £1919^ Presidential Nile !!!! Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £54 if not required§ 12 nights FULL BOARD from £1969^ Departing: October 3, 2019. Including optional travel insurance or Holiday code: AV170 a reduction of £71 if not required§ Departing: Oct 17 (£1969), Nov 6, 2019 (£2149) and Jan 22, VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 67 ● 22 meals: All 2020 (£2049). breakfasts and 10 dinners ● Optional travel insurance and Holiday code: AV035 additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§

● ● Return ﬂights and transfers Six excursions with 12 visits 6 nights in hotels and 6 on board cruise ship ● 35 meals:

● ● Four talks Archaeology host, local guides and Saga tour 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 12 dinners ● Local wines, beers manager ● Porterage at your hotels. and soft drinks with lunch and dinner throughout the tour ● 8 excursions and 11 visits ● Optional travel insurance and History awaits around every corner on this 12-night tour additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ through Sicily. ● Return flights and transfers ● Saga tour manager Itinerary… Day 1: UK to Noto. Fly to Catania. Transfer to ● Porterage at your hotel and on the ship ● Tourist visa**. Noto. Stay three nights at the 4-star Grand Hotel Sofia (3Q). Day 2: Noto and Ragusa. Discover the architecture of The archaeology of Ancient Egypt awaits you on this UNESCO-protected Noto. Visit Ragusa and its archaeology fascinating tour. museum. Day 3: Syracuse. Visit Syracuse, with its preserved Itinerary… Cairo – three nights at the Pyramisa Hotel (4Q) Greek and Roman remains. Day 4: Noto to Palermo. Travel to • Aswan – three nights at the Pyramisa Isis Island Hotel (4Q) Palermo, via Piazza Armerina visiting the UNESCO-protected • Edfu – six nights aboard Presidential Nile ship • Kom Ombo Roman Villa del Casale. Stay three nights at the 4-star Hotel • Aswan • Edfu • Esna • Luxor. Garibaldi (4Q). Day 5: Palermo. At leisure. Optional walking tour of Palermo. Day 6: Palermo and Monreale. Visit Palermo’s Your Programme Archaeological Museum. Travel to Monreale for a guided tour of This exciting holiday focuses on the archaeology of ancient the town and cathedral. Day 7: Palermo to Mazara del Vallo.Travel Egypt, and includes a Nile cruise, three archaeology talks via Segesta with its Greek archaeological site, to Mazara del and a knowledgeable local guide to accompany your visits. Vallo. Optional guided walking tour of the town. Stay three Your adventure starts in Cairo, with a city tour and visit to nights at the 4-star Mahara Hotel (4Q). Day 8: Mazara del the famous Egyptian Museum with its stunning collections. Vallo.At leisure. Optional excursion to Selinunte. Day 9: Marsala You’ll also visit Memphis, Sakkara and the iconic Pyramids and Mozia. Visit Marsala and the island of Mozia, its ruined and Sphinx. Then travel to Aswan where you can look forward Phoenician city and archaeological museum. Day 10: Mazara del to visiting the High Dam and Philae Temple. Next stop is Vallo to Giardini Naxos. Pause at Agrigento en route to Giardini Luxor where you step aboard the Presidential Nile ship for Naxos. Stay three nights at the locally rated 4-star Hellenia your six-night cruise. You’ll stop at Kom Ombo to explore a Yachting Hotel (4Q). Day 11: Giardini Naxos and Taormina. Visit ruined Graeco-Roman temple, then it’s on to Abu Simbel for Giardini Naxos and the Archaeological Museum of Naxos, and the Temples of Ramses II. Your final port of call is Luxor where Taormina. Day 12: Giardini Naxos.At leisure or join an optional you can look forward to visiting the Valleys of the Kings excursion to Mount Etna or Catania. Day 13: Giardini Naxos to and Queens. UK. Travel to Catania airport this morning for your return flight to the UK.

SAVE £50 on advertised departures when you book SAVE £50 on advertised price when you book by Feb 28, 2019 by Feb 28, 2019 Ancient Egypt Revealed. Âll prices are £s per person based on two people Archaeology of Sicily. Âll prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flight from Heathrow or Heathrow to Cairo with the scheduled sharing and are subject to availability . Flights from Gatwick to Catania services of Egypt Air. Prices are subject to availability and may change. § with the scheduled services of easyJet. § A reduction of £54 applies if you A reduction of £71 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from For single accommodation (subject to availability and extra charges may a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or Essential Information. call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

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The ancient town of Taormina Egypt’s iconic Sphinx

Archaeology of Sicily Ancient Egypt Revealed

● ● Return ﬂights and transfers Six excursions with 12 visits 6 nights in hotels and 6 on board cruise ship ● 35 meals:

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Jordan Archaeology Discovery

Discover the archaeology of Jordan, a kingdom rich in ancient sites and history. Explore the Citadel of Amman, visit desert castles, see the hidden city of Petra, and visit the remarkable Wadi Rum …

8 nights from £2099^ NEW Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £27 if not required§ Departing: October 16, 2019. Holiday code: AV179.

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8 nights in hotels

13 meals: 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners

● Expert historian Tour manager ● A lecture about Nabatean life

Excursions and visits ● Tour of Amman citadel ● Visit to Jerash ● Tour three of the desert castles ● Visit Mount Nebo, Madaba and Kerak ● Guided full-day tour of Petra ● Visit to Wadi Rum with overnight stay in the Martian tents on The ‘Lost City of Petra’ site ● Visit to Lot’s Cave ● Visit to Bethany ● Experience the Dead Sea independently

Plus all this… ● Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if § not required ● Return ﬂights and transfers ● Saga tour manager ● Porterage at all hotels ● Tourist visa**.

Wadi Rum’s Martian tents The desert castle of Qsar Amra

ACTIVITY LEVEL

Day 1: UK-Amman. Fly to Amman, arriving Moses glimpsed the Holy Land and is whose extraordinary desert terrain in the evening. Transfer to the AlQasr believed to be buried. Continue to Madaba, ranging from gorges to cliffs and caverns Metropole Hotel (4Q) for a three-night the ‘City of Mosaics’ with its renowned gives rise to it being known as ‘Moon stay. Day 2: Amman and Jerash. Tour 6th-century mosaic map of Jerusalem and Valley’. On arrival, stay overnight in a the city of Amman, visiting the Citadel the Holy Land. At Kerak see the restored Bedouin tent at the Sun City Camp in the – site of ancient Rabbath-Ammon and crusader fortress before travelling to desert. B, L, D Day 7: Bethany - Dead Sea. home to the Ummayad Palace with its Petra, where you stay two nights at the Visit the site where Lot’s wife was said impressive buildings and colonnaded locally-rated 4-star Movenpick Petra to have turned into a salt pillar, before street. Next, visit the magnificent Resort Hotel. B, D Day 5: Petra. Enjoy a continuing to Bethany with its 1st century Roman Theatre – a remnant of ancient full-day walking tour around Petra. This AD settlement and where Jesus was Philadelphia – before continuing to extraordinary ancient city carved out believed to have been baptised. Spend Jerash. Occupied by the Romans from of the rock was built by the Nabatean two nights at the Movenpick Resort & 63AD, Jerash’s fine Roman sites includes people between 800 BC and 200 AD in a Spa Dead Sea . B Day 8: Dead Sea. Today a Forum, two theatres, a hippodrome canyon entered through a narrow gorge. is at leisure to enjoy the Dead Sea. At and the ‘Street of Columns’. B, L Day 3: Virtually abandoned by the 7th century, 400 metres below sea level it is the earth’s Umm Al-Jimal and Desert Castles. Head Petra was ‘lost’ ‘until 1812, when it was lowest point on dry land and has a high north to Amm Al-Jimal with its remains rediscovered. Discover some of Petra’s concentration of salts, making it possible of some 150 Roman, Byzantine and monuments and buildings including a to float. B Day 9: Dead Sea-Amman-UK. early Islamic buildings. Next head for theatre, royal tombs, colonnaded street Travel to Amman airport for your return the Desert Castles including Qasr Amra and the astonishing Treasury. This evening flight and UK door-to-door travel service. B – an 8th century fortress and caliph’s look forward to a lecture at your hotel **Tourist visa for full British citizens resident residence, Qasr al Kharrana and Qasr on ‘Nabatean Life’. B, D Day 6: Petra-Wadi in the UK. See the Essential Information al Azraq. B Day 4: Mount Nebo-Madaba- Rum. Drive to Wadi Rum – a protected for details. Kerak-Petra. Travel to Mount Nebo, where area and UNESCO World Heritage Site,

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The Tombs of the Kings at Paphos The Venetian Fort on the island of Spinalonga

Archaeological Treasures Crete and the of Cyprus Minoan Culture

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1429^ 7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1099^ Including optional travel insurance or Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ a reduction of £20 if not required§ Departing: October 16, 2019. Departing: May 15 (£1149) and Oct 9, 2019 (£1099). Holiday code: AV321 Holiday code: AV098

Full board ● Free bar open 13 hours a day ● Five archaeology Full board ● Wine, beer and water at dinner ● Free bar open excursions with 14 visits ● Three archaeology talks 15 hours a day ● Six excursions with 12 visits ● Three talks ● Archaeology host and Saga host ● Welcome drink ● Optional ● Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, § travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or or a reduction if not required ● Return ﬂights and transfers § a reduction if not required ● Return ﬂights and transfers ● Archaeology host and Saga host ● Drinks reception ● Porterage at your hotel ● Porterage at your hotel

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Walk in the footsteps of ancient civilisations as you visit some Ancient Crete was the heart of the Bronze-Age Minoan of Cyprus' important archaeological sites and museums. kingdom – fortunately for archaeology enthusiasts, many remains can still be seen. Your Programme Kalavasos-Tenta, Khorokitia, Kition and Pierides Museum: Your Programme Visit Kalavasos-Tenta with its Neolithic remains; the farming Kritsa, Lato and Heraklion: Visit the ancient church of Panagia settlement of Khorokitia dating to 7000 BC; the remains of Kera, the ancient hilltop city of Lato and the Archaeological ancient Kition and the Pierides Museum. Tamassos and Nicosia: Museum at Heraklion. Knossos: See the remains of Travel through the mountains to ancient Tamasso with its Royal 4000-year-old Knossos Palace. Górtyn, Phaistos and Mátala: Tombs and ancient sculpture, then onto Nicosia to visit the Visit the Doric city of Górtyn, the ancient city of Phaistos Cyprus Archaeological Museum. Kourion and Amathus: See and the man-made caves – former catacombs – at Mátala. Kourion's Greco-Roman theatre, Roman villas and early basilica, Rethymnon and Armeni: Explore the 16th-century Venetian before continuing to the remains of the ancient city of Amathus fortezza, the archaeological museum, and a Late Minoan with its acropolis, baths and more. Paphos: This UNESCO World necropolis. Gournia, Elounda and Spinalonga: Travel to Elounda, Heritage Site is renowned for its fine mosaic floors, Tombs of take a boat to the former leper colony, Spinalonga, and see the Kings and the ruins of the Temple of Aphrodite. Northern the Minoan town at Gourni. Malia and Lasithi Plateau: Visit the Cyprus: Travel to Engomi, with its Bronze Age tombs, then Minoan palace at Malia, drive around the Lasithi Plateau and see onto the ancient city of Salamis with its fine Roman remains. the Dikteon Cave – birthplace of Zeus. Conclude with Famagusta and its medieval architecture. Imperial Bélvédere QQQ Elias Beach Hotel, Limassol QQQQ Set beneath the village of Koutouloufari and close to the town Stay on an all inclusive basis at this locally rated 4-star hotel . of Hersónissos, this locally rated 4-star hotel is just 500 metres You can extend your holiday at the Elias Beach Hotel with two from the beach and offers 340 bedrooms, a restaurant and additional excursions included. Please call for details. three bars. You can extend your holiday at the Imperial Bélvédere and enjoy two included excursions. Please call for details.

SAVE an additional £50 on advertised price when you book SAVE an additional £50 on advertised price when you book by Feb 28, 2019 by Feb 28, 2019 Crete and the Minoan Culture. Âll prices are £s per person based on two Archaeological Treasures of Cyprus. Âll prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flight from Gatwick to Heraklion with the scheduled people sharing with flight from Gatwick to Larnaca with the charter services services of easyJet. Prices are subject to availability and may change. § of Thomas Cook Airlines. Prices are subject to availability and may change. A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance § A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. We are unable to include the Greek Tourist tax, this has call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information. to be paid locally by all guests. See enclosed Essential Information.

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The Tombs of the Kings at Paphos The Venetian Fort on the island of Spinalonga

Archaeological Treasures Crete and the of Cyprus Minoan Culture

Local Flights Local Flights

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Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights, Rhodes Explore the medieval walled city of Mdina

Archaeology in Rhodes Malta's Ancient Legacies

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £959^ 7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1099^ Including optional travel insurance or Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ a reduction of £20 if not required§ Departing: May 15 (£959) and Oct 9, 2019 (£959). Departing: April 22, 2019 (£959). Holiday code: AV158 Holiday code: AV180

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners ● Free bar open 10 hours All breakfasts, lunches and dinners ● Free bar open 12 hours a day ● House wine and water at dinner ● One half-day and a day ● Local wine with lunch and dinner ● Eight excursions with four full-day excursions ● Three illustrated talks ● Archaeology 12 visits ● Three archaeology talks ● Expert archaeology host host and Saga host ● Welcome drink and drinks reception and Saga host● Welcome drink and drinks reception ● Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, ● Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, § § or a reduction if not required ● Return ﬂights and transfers or a reduction if not required ● Return ﬂights and transfers ● Porterage at your hotel ● Fruit and water in your room on arrival ● Porterage at your hotel

Local ﬂights Local ﬂights

Learn about the legacy left by the Knights of St John through Explore Malta's intriguing archaeological past, tracing the fascinating excursions and informative talks. island's history from prehistoric times to Roman rule.

Your Programme Your Programme Rhodes Town: Explore the old and new parts of the town on a Ghar Dalam Caves and Tas Silg: See rich deposits of animal guided tour. The Knights of Rhodes: See the Palace of the Grand bones that predate man, including pygmy hippos and Masters and the Street of the Knights, plus the exhibitions elephant, and visit the megalithic and later remains of Tas-Silg within the palace. Historic Rhodes: Visit the Archaeological The Malta Experience and National Museum of Archaeology: Museum of Rhodes, the Acropolis, temples and Roman sites. The museum houses a wealth of artefacts from the island's long Western Rhodes: See Kameiros, one of the best-preserved history, from the Phoenicians to the Romans, and to the Knights classical Greek cities and the Acropolis of Ialysos. of St John. Hagar Qim Temple: Visit this impressive Neolithic Eastern Rhodes: Tour Kallithea to see the Byzantine influence, temple. Mnajdra Temples: See the three temples of Mnajdra that then head to Lindos to see one of the most sacred sites of the span more than a millenia. Roman Museum and St. Agatha's ancient world, the Temple of Athena Lindia. Catacombs: Explore this first-century Roman house complete with splendid mosaic floors, and catacombs. Mdina: Enjoy Blue Sea Beach Hotel QQQQ a tour of this wonderful medieval walled city. Limestone This locally rated 4-star hotel has 316 bedrooms and enjoys a Heritage Park and Clapham Junction cart ruts: Learn about beachfront setting on Faliraki beach, eight kilometres from the the importance of limestone in the island culture, and see the shops and restaurants of Rhodes Town. ‘cart ruts’ at Misrah Ghar il-Kbir, nicknamed ‘Clapham Junction’. You can extend your holiday at the Blue Sea Beach Hotel. Gozo and Ggantija temples: Visit the island of Gozo to see this Please call for details. megalithic temple.

Seashells Resort at Suncrest Hotel QQQQ This locally rated 4-star hotel lies in an enviable seafront location near Qawra, it has two restaurants and two outside swimming pools. There are 425 bedrooms with balconies. You can extend your holiday at the Seashells Resort and Suncrest Hotel. Please call for details.

SAVE an additional £50 on advertised price when you book by Feb 28, 2019 SAVE an additional £50 on advertised price when you book by Feb 28, 2019 Archaeology in Rhodes. Âll prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flight from Gatwick to Rhodes with the scheduled services of Maltas Ancient Legacies. Âll prices are £s per person based on two people British Airways or the charter services of Thomas Cook airlines. Prices are sharing with flight from Gatwick to Malta with the scheduled services of Air subject to availability and may change. § A reduction of £20 applies if you do Malta. Prices are subject to availability and may change. § A reduction of not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or to take advantage of cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. We are unable to charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. include the Greek Tourist tax, this has to be paid locally by all guests. See We are unable to include the environmental contribution tax for Malta, this has enclosed Essential Information. to be paid locally by all guests. See enclosed Essential Information.

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Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights, Rhodes Explore the medieval walled city of Mdina

Archaeology in Rhodes Malta's Ancient Legacies

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See the Roman ruins of Salona See the Miri Arab madrassah in Bukhara

Croatia's Hidden Treasures Uzbekistan: 7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1019^ Unveiling History Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ 10 nights from £2149^ Departing: Apr 27 (£1019) or Sep 26, 2019 (£1069). Including optional travel insurance or Holiday code: AV17Y a reduction of £71 if not required§ Departing: October 29, 2019 Holiday code: AV178. All breakfasts, lunches and dinners ● Free bar open 12 hours a day ● Local wine and water at lunch and dinner ● Five excursions and VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 67 ● Optional travel 9 visits ● Two archaeology talks ● Archaeology host and dedicated insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if Saga host ● Welcome drink and drinks reception ● Fruit and water § not required ● Return ﬂights and transfers ● Ten breakfasts, in your room on arrival ● Optional travel insurance and additional three lunches and nine dinners ● Seven full-days of visits to § cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required ● Porterage at historical and archaeological sites ● Talks by a local academic your hotel ● Return ﬂights and transfers ● Saga tour manager ● Porterage at all hotels ● Tourist visa**

Local Flights ACTIVITY LEVEL Itinerary: Day 1-2: UK-Tashkent. Fly overnight to Tashkent, stay overnight at the Lotte City Palace (4Q), or similar hotel. Meet Your Programme the Professor of Archaeology, visit the Museum of History, the Split and Salona: Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Muyi-Mubarak Mosque and the Khast-Imam complex. Day 3: of Diocletian's Palace in Split, and the Archaeological Museum. Tashkent-Urgench-Khiva. Fly to Urgench. Visit Ayzkala fortress Continue to Salona, where Roman remains include an amphitheatre, with lunch in yurt camp. Transfer to Khiva. Stay overnight at the basilicas and aquaduct. Klis and Trogir: Visit the impressive hilltop Asia Khiva (3Q) or similar hotel. Short city tour of Itchan Kala. Day fortress of Klis and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Trogir, 4: Khiva to Bukhara. Tour Ismail Khodja Mausoleum, Kunya-Ark the 15th-century Fortress Kamerlengo and the Cathedral of Castle and Muhammed Amin Khan Madrassah. Journey across St Lawrence. Narona and Makarska. The Roman remains of Narona the Red Desert to Bukhara. Stay three nights at the Asia Bukhara include temples and houses. Visit Narona Archaeological Museum in (3Q) or similar hotel. Day 5: Bukhara. See key sights including the village of Vid, and enjoy some free time in Makarska. Brac. Visit the 10th-century Samanids Mausoleum, Citadel Ark and the the village of Skrip, the oldest settlement on Brac island, the Native 12th century minaret Kalon, the Kalyan Mosque and Miri Arab Museum and Lovrecina Cove with its 6th-century Basilica. Tilurij Madrassah. Day 6: Bukhara. Visit Paykend settlement, dubbed the and Sinj. Discover Tiljurij's important 1st-century 7th Roman Legion Asian Pompeii. Continue to Varakhsha to see the remains of this camp, visit the Regional Museum and the historic town of Sinj. oasis city. Day 7: Bukhara to Shakhrisabz and Samarkand. Visit the Meteor Hotel QQQQ: ancient settlements of Kasbi, Bazda, see the remains of Erkurgan The locally rated 4-star Meteor Hotel has an indoor and outdoor and ruins of Kesh.Two nights at the Grand Samarkand (4Q) or pool, restaurant, lounge and bar. There is a dedicated lounge similar hotel. Day 8: Samarkand. Visit the Afrosiyab Museum with outdoor terrace and bar serving free local alcoholic and and the archaeological sites of Kafyr-kala and Jartepa. Day 9: non-alcoholic drinks, these can only be consumed in the lounge. Samarkand to Tashkent. Admire Registan Square, visit Guri Emir 278 rooms. Mausoleum, then take the bullet train to Tashkent. Stay two nights at Lotte City Palace (4Q) or similar hotel. Day 10: Tashkent. You can extend your holiday at the Meteor Hotel. Transfer to the archaeological site of Kharashkent. Please call for details. Day 11: Tashkent-UK. Sightseeing tour before your return ﬂight to the UK. SAVE an additional £50 on advertised price when you book SAVE an additional £100 on advertised price when you book by Feb 28, 2019 by Feb 28, 2019

Croatia’s Hidden Treasures. Âll prices are £s per person based on two people Âll prices are £s per person based on two people sharing including savings as sharing with flight from Heathrow or Gatwick to Split with the scheduled advertised. Flights from Heathrow with the scheduled services of Uzbekistan services of Croatia Airlines or charter services of Thomas Cook Airlines Airways. §A reduction of £71 applies if you do not need the optional travel dependent on date of departure. Prices are subject to availability and may insurance and additional cancellations rights. Single rooms: (supplement per change. § A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel person, per tour): from £199, subject to availability. For the latest prices and insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information. travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/ Please note: **Tourist visa for full British citizens resident in the UK. See the holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information. Essential Information for details.

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See the Roman ruins of Salona See the Miri Arab madrassah in Bukhara

To book see page 67 and call FREE on 0800 056 6078 or visit saga.co.uk/special-interests19 Please quote SPN34 45 BIRDWATCHING & WILDLIFE Spot whales and dolphins off the Azores, venture into Borneo’s rainforest or watch a variety of migratory birds as they visit the Spanish wetlands. T h e s e h o l i d a y s a r e p e r f e c t i f y o u ’re wild about nature.

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The magniﬁcent marsh harrier A pair of woodchat shrikes

Birdwatching in Croatia Birdwatching in Almeria

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1149^ 7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1099^ Including optional travel insurance or Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ a reduction of £20 if not required§ Departing: May 8 (£1149) and Sep 12, 2019 (£1229). Departing: Sep 21 (Limited availability) and 28 (£1119 £1099), Holiday code: AB09Y. 2019. Holiday code: AB008

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners ● Free bar open All breakfasts, lunches and dinners ● Free bar open 13 hours 12 hours a day ● Local wine and water at lunch and dinner a day ● Wine and water at lunch and dinner ● Five birdwatching ● Five birdwatching excursions ● Local birdwatching guide excursions ● Five birdwatching briefings from your wildlife host and services of a Saga host ● Welcome drink and drinks ● Wildlife host and Saga representative ● Welcome drink and reception ● Exclusive Saga lounge ● Fruit and water in your drinks reception ● Optional travel insurance and additional § room on arrival ● Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required ● Return flights § cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required ● Porterage and transfers ● Porterage at your hotel at your hotel ● Return flights and transfers Discover the birds of Almeria on this exciting birdwatching holiday. Croatia is home not only to scenic landscapes and historic Visit the Natural Parks of Cabo de Gata and Los Véléz, explore cities, but an impressive variety of birds which you can watch desert and mountain areas and spend a day at the wetlands, as for on this exciting holiday you watch for the many and varied species of birds. Your programme Your Programme… Cabo de Gata Natural Park – the marshes Biokovo Mountain: The Biokovo range has a wealth of plant and wetlands: This park is a protected area, Biosphere Reserve and animal life. look out for birds such as the Short-toed eagle, and Special Bird Protection Area. Look out here for the marsh the scops owl and eagle owl. River Neretva: The Neretva valley harrier, hoopoe and greater flamingo. Cabo de Gata Natural is a protected area and important bird area. Cruise the delta Park – the Steppes and Gypsum: In these areas you may see the and watch for bitterns and Baillon’s crakes. Krka National blue rock thrush, black wheatear, little owls and perhaps even Park: This park with its rivers, waterfalls and lakes is home a bee-eater. Tabernas desert and mid arid mountain: This arid to native and migratory birds. River Cetina: Here you'll find semi-desert region is home to the lark, European roller, wagtails, grasslands, forests and wetlands, a landscape that supports kestrels. If you're lucky, you may spot a golden eagle! The west goosander, little bittern, rock partridge and the common crane. coast of Almeria – wetlands: Here waterbirds include Andouin and Pantan Reserve and Trogir: The Pantan nature reserve provides slender-billed gulls, shelduck and shoveller ducks, egrets and more. an ideal habitat for many wetland birds. Later visit the historic Los Vélez Natural Park: This diverse park is a 'special protection harbour town of Trogir. zone' whose 'stars' include the griffon vulture and lesser kestrel.

Meteor Hotel QQQQ: Hotel Barceló Cabo de Gata QQQQ Situated in front of an attractive shingle beach on the Makarska This locally rated 4-star beachfront hotel is just a short distance riviera, the locally rated 4-star Meteor Hotel has an indoor pool, from Cabo de Gata Natural Park. With gardens and two outdoor restaurant, two bars and a Saga lounge where free drinks may pools this modern, 230-room hotel makes an ideal base for relaxing be consumed. 278 bedrooms. after a day bird watching. You can extend your holiday at Hotel Barceló Cabo de Gata. Please call for details.

SAVE £20 ^on Sep 28 departure when you book by Feb 15, 2019 SAVE an additional £50 SAVE and additional £50 on all advertised prices when you on all advertised prices when you book by Feb 28, 2019 book by Feb 28, 2019

Birdwatching in Croatia. Âll prices are £s per person based on two people Birdwatching in Almeria. Âll prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Split with the charter services of Thomas sharing with flights from Gatwick to Almeria with the charter services of Cook Airlines. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current Thomas Cook Airlines. Prices are subject to availability and may change. prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation (subject to insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/ call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information. holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

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The magniﬁcent marsh harrier A pair of woodchat shrikes

Birdwatching in Croatia Birdwatching in Almeria

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Birdwatching in Huelva

Visit one of Europe's most important wetland reserves in Andalusia, and spot a great variety of birds on this migratory route between Europe and Africa

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £949^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ All breakfasts, lunches and dinners ● Free bar open 12 hours a day ● Wine and water at lunch and dinner ● Five excursions ● Wildlife host and Saga host ● Welcome drink and drinks reception ● Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, § or a reduction if not required ● Return ﬂights and transfers ● Porterage at your hotel

Single rooms at no extra cost on selected dates, subject to availability

Local Flights Saga Lounge Plus

Occidental Isla Cristina QQQQ Donana National Park The locally rated 4-star Occidental Isla Cristina is a large Andalusian-style resort hotel, with an unspoilt beach setting. Facilities include a buffet-style restaurant, lobby bar and free bar open from 11am to 11pm. Other facilities include a ﬁtness centre, outdoor pools, free Wi-Fi, beauty salon and sauna (both extra charge). All 233 air-conditioned rooms have a balcony or terrace, television, free Wi-Fi, a telephone, Occidental Isla Cristina A pair of colourful European bee-eaters hairdryer, tea and coffee-making facilities, a minibar and safe.

Your programme Sierra Pelada and Andevalo: This Special Extend your holiday Northern Doñana National Park: Visit Protection Area is rich in mammal and 7 nights from £329. All inclusive. Stay an one of Europe's most important wetland birdlife, and known for its Black Vulture extra week at the Occidental Isla Cristina reserves which is home to 125 species of colony. Andevalo is an important breeding and enjoy two included excursions birds and a further 125 migratory species. ground for raptors. to Cape Trafalgar and Conil, and If you're lucky, you may spot the rare Marismas del Odiel and Laguna del Portil: Cadiz. Please note there will not be a marbled teal. The wetland reserve is a stopping place birdwatching programme or guide during Huelva's countryside: This countryside for migratory birds and the ideal habitat your extra week. Please call for details. visit will reveal smaller birds and their for waders, and water birds such as the more signiﬁcant raptors – look out for the spoonbill and ﬂamingo. black-winged kite. Western Doñana area: Birds such as the Purple Swamphen may be seen here and resident species include the glossy ibis and egrets.

SAVE £20 ôn Nov 14, 2019 departure when you book by Feb 15, 2019 Plus SAVE an additional £50 on all advertised prices when you book by Feb 28, 2019 Prices from: Apr 11, 2019 May 2 Nov 14 7 nights Limited availability 1099 969 949 Birdwatching in Huelva. Holiday code: AB015. Âll prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Faro with the scheduled services of British Airways. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (all subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

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Borneo Rainforest Wildlife Adventure

Enjoy this exhilarating tour of a lifetime, travelling into Borneo's rainforests and watching for unique wildlife at close-quarters.

14 nights from £3099^ NEW Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £71 if not required§ Departing: Oct 5 (£3099), 2019 and May 23 (£3199), 2020. Holiday code: AW12A.

Including VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 67 12 nights in hotels and 2 in ﬂight • 35 meals: 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 12 dinners

Excursions and visits… Visit to Kinabalu National Park • Trek in Kinabalu National Park and visit the Canopy Walkway • Evening cruise on the Menanggol River • Two wildlife-spotting cruises on Kinabatangan River • Visit to Gomantong Caves • Visit to Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary • Sepilok Orang-utan Centre • Sun Bear Conservation Centre • Rainforest Discovery Centre • Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary • Sandakan Explore the rainforests of Borneo sightseeing tour

Plus all this... Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction § if not required ● Return ﬂights and transfers ● Local expert guide ● Sundowner drink at a memorable location ● Porterage at all hotels.

Small group 15 or less See Borneo’s Orangutans Cruise through the rainforest

ACTIVITY LEVEL

Day 1: UK-Kota Kinabalu. Fly overnight monkeys. B, L, D Day 7: Sukau. Explore the suspension bridge. B, L, D Day 12: Manukan to Kota Kinabalu. Day 2: Kota Kinabalu. dense lowland rainforests on an upriver Island. Enjoy a city tour of Sandakan, Stay overnight in Kota Kinabalu, enjoy a trip, looking out for exotic birds, macaques including the Central Market, Chinese welcome dinner. D Day 3: Kinabalu National and Silver Leaf Monkeys. B, L, D Day 8: Temple, St Michael’s Church, Sim Sim Park. Journey through the Crocker Ridge Sukau. Journey down river today, with its stilt houses, and the Australian to Kinabalu National Park, a UNESCO watching for wildlife which may include Prisoner of War Memorial. Fly to Kota World Heritage Site and a Centre for crocodiles, civet cats and the proboscis Kinabalu, and transfer to Manukan Plant Diversity, where you’ll stay for three monkey. B, L, D Day 9: Sandakan. Travel Island for a two-night stay. B, L, D Day 13: nights. Explore a nature trail and visit a to Sandakan where you’ll stay for three Manukan Island. Manukan Island is part mountain garden. B, L, D Day 4: Kinabalu. nights. Pause en-route at the Gomantong of the Marine National Park. Watch Visit the Lowland dipterocarp forest. Take Caves where locals collect edible birds’ for lizards and ground birds such as a short trek into the forest to the Canopy nests. Visit the Labuk Bay Proboscis megapodes, or perhaps visit Gaya Walkway from where you can observe Monkey Sanctuary where you can observe Island, home to pangolin and flying rainforest wildlife. Visit the butterfly these fascinating primates. Perhaps enjoy squirrels. B, L, D Days 14-15: Manukan garden and follow trails in search of a mangrove forest walk. B, L, D Day 10: Island-Kota Kinabalu-UK. Transfer to Kota further wildlife. B, L, D Day 5: Kinabalu. Drive Sandakan. Visit Sepilok Orang Utan Kinabalu for your return overnight flight to to Mesilau and follow a nature trail, Centre and Sun Bear Conservation Centre the UK, arriving the next day.B offering opportunities for bird-watching – projects that rescue and rehabilitate Accommodation… Marriott Kota Kinabalu and wildlife spotting. B, L, D Day 6: animals with the goal of returning them (4*) • Hill Lodge (3*), Kinabalu National Park Sukau. Travel the infamous ‘Sandakan to the wild. B, L, D Day 11: Sandakan.Visit • Bukit Melapi Lodge (2*), Sukau • Sabah Track’ route to Sukau where you’ll stay the Rainforest Discovery Centre, situated Hotel Sandakan (4*) • Manukan Island for three nights. Listen for the sounds in the Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve. Resort (4*). of animals, birds and insects on an Explore trails and paths in the forest, You may be able to extend your holiday in evening rainforest cruise along the enjoy birdwatching, see the dipterocarp Kuala Lumpur, Brunei or Menanggol River, watching for proboscis trees and view the rainforest from the Manukan Island. Please call for details. SAVE an additional £100 on all advertised prices when you book by Feb 28, 2019

^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Flights from Heathrow with the scheduled services of Malaysia Airlines. §A reduction of £71 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellations rights. Single rooms: (supplement per person, per tour): from £399, subject to availability. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays.

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Birdwatching in Cadiz

Visit some of Europe's most important wetland reserves, and spot a great variety of birds on this migratory route between Europe and Africa

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £999^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ Departing: Sep 16 (£1099 £999), 2019. Holiday code: AB029. All breakfasts, lunches and dinners ● Free bar open 12 hours a day ● Wine and water at lunch and dinner ● Five excursions ● Birdwatching host and local expert● Welcome drink and drinks reception ● Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or § a reduction if not required ● Return ﬂights and transfers ● Porterage at your hotel.

Single rooms at no extra cost, subject to availability

Globales Reina Cristina QQQQ Andalusia is a haven for wildlife This locally rated 4-star hotel is situated in spacious gardens with views across the port and Bay of Gibraltar. Facilities include restaurants, lounge and bar, indoor and outdoor pools, a pool bar (seasonal), television lounge, library, two tennis courts, a gym, sauna, and complimentary Wi-Fi. There are 168 bedrooms, most with a terrace or balcony overlooking the garden. Each room has a television, telephone, Donaña National Park Globales Reina Cristina safe (extra charge), hairdryer and fridge.

Tarifa and the Estrecho Natural Park: glossy ibis and calandra lark, as well as the largest colony of grifﬁn vultures in Estrecho Natural Park has a diverse waders, gulls and terns. You may even spot Europe can be found – other birds found habitat, making it an ideal place to spot one of the newest birds on the Spanish list, in this location include, the eagle owl, ﬂocking black kites, white storks or the little swift. blue rock thrush and black wheatear honey buzzards La Brena and Barbate Marshes Natural among others. La Janda and Alcornocales Natural Park: Park: This area, south-west of Cadiz, La Janda, once an old lake but now dried comprises several ecosystems and is used up and used as farming land, consists of by breeding species such a yellow-legged Extend your holiday a variety of habitats, ideal for welcoming gull, jackdaw, cattle egret and peregrine 7 nights from £450. All inclusive. Stay an millions of birds through all seasons. falcon. The area was also selected to extra week at the Globales Reina Cristina Sanlucar de Barrameda salt pans and reintroduce an extremely rare bird, the (Algecuras, Gibraltar) and enjoy two marshes of the River Guadalquivir, Northern bald ibis. included excursions to Cape Trafalgar the Cadiz side of Doñana: Sanlucar de Sierra de Grazalema: The Grazalema and Conil, and Cadiz. Please note there Barrameda is a picturesque town where Natural Park is a paradise for walkers, will not be a birdwatching programme saltmarshes and salt pans can be found birdwatchers and photographers. You’ll or guide during your extra week. full of birdlife. Perhaps see squacco heron, also visit the Penon de Zaframagon where Please call for details.

SAVE £100 ^on Sep 16, 2019 departure when you book by Feb 15, 2019 Plus SAVE an additional £50 on all advertised prices when you book by Feb 28, 2019

Birdwatching in Cadiz. Âll prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Heathrow to Gibralter with the scheduled services of British Airways. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

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Spot ﬂamingoes in the Algarve Keep an eye out for whales

Birdwatching in the Whale Watching in Algarve the Azores

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1369^ 14 nights from £2719^ Including optional travel insurance or Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ a reduction of £54 if not required§ Departing: October 17, 2019. Departing: May 18 (£2719) and Jun 1, (£2719), 2019. Holiday code: AB302 Holiday code: AWI25

● All breakfasts and dinners ● Free bar open 11 hours a day ● Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, § ● Five birdwatching excursions ● Birdwatching host and Saga or a reduction if not required ● Return flights and transfers host ● Fruit and water in your room on arrival ● Porterage ● 14 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 14 dinners ● excursions as at your hotel ● Optional travel insurance and additional described including three half day whale watching trips and § cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required ● Return flights a full day tour to Furnas and Nordeste ● Five wildlife-themed and transfers ● Shuttle bus talks from your host ● Expert wildlife host/tour manager ● Porterage at all hotels. Your Programme Discover the birds of the Algarve on this special holiday ACTIVITY LEVEL with five visits to areas ranging from wetlands to steppe: Fin whales, humpback whales, sperm whales and dolphins are Lagoa dos Salgados (half day). This coastal freshwater lagoon just some of the wonderful cetaceans that you'll be watching is an 'Important Bird Area' with some 200 species recorded for on this special wildlife holiday in the unspoilt islands of here including the flamingo, glossy ibis and Squacco heron. the Azores. Ria Formosa (full day). Over 300 species of bird can be found in this stunning wetland, plus some 30,000 migratory visitors Day 1: UK-São Miguel. Fly to Ponta Delgada for a four-night and wintering species such as the Red-crested Pochard. Sagres stay at Hotel Marina Atlantico (4Q). Day 2: São Miguel. Whale (full day). The Sagres peninsula in the far south west is noted watching trip to Ponta Delgada Bay. Day 3: São Miguel. Optional for raptors, including the booted eagle, plus steppe, seabird excursion to Sete Cidades lake. Day 4: São Miguel. Visit and migratory species. Eastern Algarve (full day). The Castro Furnas and Nordeste. Day 5: São Miguel-Faial. Fly to Faial for a Marim wetlands are one of Portugal's most important wetlands four-night stay at the Hotel do Canal (4Q) in Horta. Day 6: Faial. where over 200 species visit or reside. Baixo Alentejo (full day). Join a whale-watching excursion. Day 7: Island tour. Optional The steppe landscape of Alentejo province includes the Special tour to the Capelinhos Museological Nucleus and volcanic Protection Area of Castro Verde. Look out for great and little crater. Day 8: Pico. Visit the whaling museum and cetaceans bustards as well as raptors, including kites and even eagles. observation base on Pico Island. Day 9: Faial-Terceira. Packed lunches are included on full-day visits. Fly to Angra do Heroismo for a four-night stay at the Terceira Mar Hotel (4Q). Day 10: Terceira. Whale-watching Vidamar Resort Algarve QQQQQ trip. Day 11: Terceira. Island tour including Monte Brasil peninsula This locally rated 5-star hotel has a restaurant, coffee and and the summit of Serra do Cume. Day 12: Terceira. Optional visit snack bars, and free bar open from noon to 11pm serving to the volcanic cave of Algar do Carvão. Day 13: Terceira-São selected local drinks. Facilities include two outdoor saltwater Miguel. Fly to São Miguel, stay a further two nights at the Hotel pools, gym, and spa (charges apply). 260 bedrooms Marina Atlântico. Day 14: São Miguel. Optional whale-watching excursion. Day 15: São Miguel-UK. Fly back to the UK. SAVE £50 on all advertised departures when you book by Feb 28, 2019 SAVE £50 on all advertised departures when you book by Feb 28, 2019 Birdwatching in the Algarve. Âll prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Flights from Gatwick to Faro with Whale Watching in the Azores. Âll prices are £s per person based on two the scheduled services of British Airways. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or people sharing and are subject to availability. Flights from Gatwick to Ponta £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and Delgada with the scheduled services of Azores Airlines. § A reduction of additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from £54 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (all subject to cancellation rights. For single accommodation or to take advantage of our availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or flight upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information. apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information. Please note this holiday involves some long but rewarding walks.

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Spot ﬂamingoes in the Algarve Keep an eye out for whales

Birdwatching in the Whale Watching in Algarve the Azores

To book see page 67 and call FREE on 0800 056 6078 or visit saga.co.uk/special-interests19 Please quote SPN34 51 ART APPRECIATION Admire the works of Van Gogh and Rembrandt in Amsterdam during a cruise along the Dutch waterways, see pieces from the Italian Renaissance and the French Impressionists as you explore Cardiff’s National Museum, or visit the sculptures of Antony Gormley. T h e s e h o l i d a y s a r e a m a s t e r s t r o k e .

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Museum Square, Amsterdam Newcastle Laing Art Gallery

The Dutch Golden Age: Art in the North East A Voyage of Discovery 4 nights HALF BOARD from £499 Departing: October 18, 2019. Rex Rheni !!! SAGA EXCLUSIVE Holiday code: AT115.

● All breakfasts and dinners ● Three excursions with six visits 7 nights from £1149^ ● Expert host and Saga host ● Two talks ● Welcome drink Including optional travel insurance or ● Porterage at your hotel ● Cancellation rights. a reduction of £20 if not required§ Discover some of the north east’s important art collections, All breakfasts and dinners ● A Museum Card giving access to spanning centuries of British and European art multiple attractions ● Three talks by an expert art historian ● Excursion to The Hague ● Saga cruise director ● Saga cruise Your programme escort on board ● Optional travel insurance and additional Three full-day excursions are included with visits to: § cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required ● Return coach Durham Cathedral and the Bowes Museum: A guided walking travel via Eurotunnel or ferry ● UK travel service tour of the medieval city of Durham, includes a visit to the UNESCO-protected Durham Cathedral. Visit the Bowes VIP Travel Service INCLUDED Museum with its ﬁne collections, including art works by when you book between December 27, 2018-February 28, 2019 El Greco and Goya, decorative arts, ceramics, and more. Sunderland Museum and Laing Art Gallery: Sunderland Local Flights Museum's collections include natural history, geology, ship building and coal mining, plus 19th and 20th-century British A week-long cruise gives you access to Amsterdam's ﬁnest art including works by Lowry and Burne-Jones. Visit Laing museums and the artistic treasures of Haarlem, Rotterdam and Art Gallery in Newcastle to discover British paintings and The Hague… watercolours from the 18th century to the present day. Shipley Art Gallery and Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art: Your Programme… Travel back to the 17th century when painters Shipley Art Gallery’s collections include nearly 800 paintings such as Vermeer and Rembrandt thrived, and the Netherlands and some 700 exhibits including ceramics, glass and led the way in maritime trade and art. You'll have open access to metalwork. Contrast these with striking modern works at the the most renowned attractions with your Museum Card. Spend Baltic Centre, a landmark industrial building beside the River time in Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum, see the Van Gogh Museum, Tyne in Gateshead. Angel of the North: Stop on your return and explore at your leisure. (Return transfers to the museum journey to your hotel on either day 3 or 4 to see Antony area included in Amsterdam.) Cruise to Haarlem for the chance Gormley's iconic work. to visit the Frans Hals Museum, discover Rotterdam’s museum district, and join an excursion to The Hague for the chance to Radisson Blu Hotel – Durham QQQQ: This modern 4-star hotel see Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring at the Mauritshuis. Back has views of the River Wear and Durham Castle. Amenities on board, enjoy three fascinating talks from an art historian. include a restaurant, bar, gym, sauna, indoor pool and spa Itinerary: Amsterdam • Haarlem • Amsterdam • Rotterdam (charges apply). 207 bedrooms. • Gouda • Amsterdam. SAVE up to £150^ per person on selected cabin grades when you book by February 15, 2019 Prices from: Aug 6, 2019 Passenger Deck 1299 1149 Main Deck 1469 1419 Promenade Deck 1599 1449 Cruise code AT091 The Dutch Golden Age-A Voyage of Discovery. 7 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Sole occupancy cabins are available. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £20 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 67 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Amsterdam via Eurotunnel or ferry. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our ﬂight and ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject Eurostar upgrade deals (all subject to availability and extra to availability.For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See charges may apply), please call for details. enclosed Essential Information.

Museums and attractions valid with the Museum Card may vary, but we guarantee Please note: The historic city of Durham is built on a hill and your included entry to the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum. Some of the highlights may only guided walking tour starting from your hotel will include steps, cobbled streets be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently. and steep inclines.

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Museum Square, Amsterdam Newcastle Laing Art Gallery

The Dutch Golden Age: Art in the North East A Voyage of Discovery 4 nights HALF BOARD from £499 Departing: October 18, 2019. Rex Rheni !!! SAGA EXCLUSIVE Holiday code: AT115.

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The Albert Dock, Liverpool Walsall’s New Art Gallery

Liverpool's Art Art Treasures of Collections Birmingham

4 nights HALF BOARD from £429^ 4 nights HALF BOARD from £399^ Departing: May 9, June 6, September 5 and October 3, 2019. Departing: April 15 (£399), July 15, 29, Aug 19 (£429), 2019 Holiday code: AT007. Holiday code: AT057.

All breakfasts and dinners ● Welcome drink ● Three excursions All breakfasts and dinners ● Six visits ● Three talks ● Expert with five visits ● Two talks ● Guided tour of Liverpool host and Saga host ● Welcome drink ● Porterage at your hotel ● Expert host and Saga host ● Porterage in your hotel ● Cancellation rights ● Cancellation rights From the Pre-Raphaelites to Epstein, explore some of the important art collections in and around Birmingham. Single rooms at no extra cost* Your programme Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery:Discover some of the Discover some of Liverpool's diverse art collections and 3,000 paintings and drawings, prints and decorative art that galleries, plus talks from your expert host and a guided tour of make up one of the world's most important Pre-Raphaelite the city. collections. Birmingham Cathedral: See more Pre-Raphaelite Your Programme 'treasures' as you visit the cathedral, famous for its stunning Look forward to a holiday enriched with fascinating talks and stained glass windows designed by Burne-Jones and produced excursions to the venues below. Because your art gallery visits by William Morris & Co. The New Art Gallery, Walsall: Completed are unguided, you can decide what you'd like to see most and in 1999, this spacious and contemporary gallery is particularly explore independently. Three full-day excursions are included famed for the Garman Ryan Collection, formed by Jacob with visits to: Epstein's widow and a friend, after the artist's death. The Liverpool Tate Gallery: See works from the Tate Collection collection includes works by Epstein and also Van Gogh, Monet, plus pieces by Lucian Freud and David Hockney. Lady Lever Picasso and Freud. The Barber Institute of Fine Art: Part of the Art Gallery: Famed for its 18th-century British paintings, University of Birmingham, the Barber Institute houses a small furniture and Wedgwood, plus Chinese porcelain, tapestries, but remarkable collection of European fine art, including works embroideries and classical antiquities. Walker Art Gallery: by Monet, Rubens and Gainsborough. The collection ranges Works by Degas and Rembrandt, as well as modern British art from important Renaissance to Impressionist works, housed in by Lucian Freud and Gilbert and George. Chester Cathedral one of Birmingham's finest art deco buildings. Wightwick Manor: Enjoy a tour of this beautiful Cathedral, taking in the stained This Aesthetic Movement house was left to the National Trust glass, 14th century choir stalls, nave and fascinating history in 1937 and contains an important Pre-Raphaelite and Arts and architecture. Anthony Gormley’s Another Place at and Crafts collection. Enjoy paintings and drawings by artists Crosby Beach: Marvel at the 100 6'2" tall cast-iron figures including Rossetti and Holman Hunt, textiles by Morris & Co created by the Angel of the North sculptor. Liverpool tour: Enjoy and ceramics by De Morgan. Wolverhampton Art Gallery: This an informative guided tour of the city and Cathedrals in the handsome gallery opened in 1884. View its Georgian and company of a local expert. Victorian galleries, and collection of contemporary art.

Crowne Plaza Liverpool – John Lennon Airport QQQQ Conference Aston Hotel QQQQ From the vintage aircraft outside to its Art Deco styling, enjoy The locally rated 4-star Conference Aston Hotel is a stylish and the unique character of this 4-star hotel, converted from what contemporary hotel located on the Aston University Campus, was the airport terminal. Situated seven miles from Liverpool just steps from the city centre. It is a ﬁve-minute stroll from the centre, the hotel has 164 bedrooms. renowned Bullring shopping centre. The hotel has 163 bedrooms.

^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject availabilitySingle rooms: *Limited number of single rooms at no extra cost, to availability. Single rooms: (supplement per person, per night): £19. subject to availability. For the latest prices and offers, visit For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information. Essential Information.

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The Albert Dock, Liverpool Walsall’s New Art Gallery

Liverpool's Art Art Treasures of Collections Birmingham

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Windsor Castle sits on the banks of the Thames Gloucester Cathedral

Art Across Four Counties Fine Art in the West for Solos Travellers 5 nights HALF BOARD from £569^ Departing: October 20, 2019 4 nights HALF BOARD from £519^ Holiday code: AT085. Departing: August 5 and 19, 2019 (£539 £519) All breakfasts and dinners ● Four excursions with six visits Holiday code: AT100. ● Three talks ● Art appreciation host and Saga host ● Tea and coffee on arrival ● Welcome drink ● Porterage at your hotel ● All breakfasts and dinners ● Three excursions with five visits ● Cancellation rights. ● Four talks ● Art host ● Saga host ● Welcome drink ● Porterage at your conference centre ● Cancellation rights. Seek out artistic treasures across a range of galleries and tour If you love art, indulge your passion on this four-night holiday the mighty Gloucester Cathedral. for solo travellers, featuring exciting visits, four included art Your Programme talks from your specialist host and a stay in a comfortable Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum and Gloucester conference centre. Cathedral: Admire works from the Art and Crafts movement at Your Programme the recently redeveloped Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum. Syon House: Owned by the same family for 400 years, this You'll also visit Gloucester Cathedral, with its 14th-century grand and historic house boasts sublime interiors, elegant stained glass and beautiful architecture. National Museum in gardens and parkland. Osterley Park: Set within 18th century Cardiff: The collections of this national museum span some formal gardens this palatial mansion is set amidst beautiful 500 years and include works from Renaissance Italy to French parkland. Ashmolean Museum: From modern art to Greek impressionists. Victoria Art Gallery and The Holburne in Bath: sculpture, the collections of this world-famous museum will hold Bath's Victoria Art Gallery has an impressive art collection you spell-bound. Christchurch Picture Gallery Museum: Wander and includes works by Gainsborough, Sickert and Zoffany. through this important collection of Old Master paintings The elegant Holburne Museum houses the former collection and drawings including works by Leonardo, Michelangelo, and of Sir Thomas Holburne, including works of art, ceramics and van Dyck. Windsor Castle: Spend a full day at this famous sculpture. Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery: Enjoy works castle, whose State Apartments house some of the Royal ranging from old masters to modern and Victorian. Collection's finest paintings. Visit saga.co.uk/west-art Visit saga.co.uk/art-counties Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel QQQQ: Denham Grove QQQ Stay five nights in this elegant 4-star Georgian house hotel set Set in 42 acres of parkland, this three-star conference centre is in 12 acres of park. 72 bedrooms. close to major transport routes. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, swimming pool and 100 bedrooms.

SAVE £20 ^when you book by Feb 15, 2019 ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to ^All prices are £s per person, include savings as advertised and are subject availability. Single rooms: Sold out..For the latest prices and offers, visit saga. to availability. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information. enclosed Essential Information.

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Windsor Castle sits on the banks of the Thames Gloucester Cathedral

To book see page 67 and call FREE on 0800 414 444 or visit saga.co.uk/special-interests19 Please quote SPN34 55 GARDENS If you have a growing interest or are just naturally green-fingered our garden holidays are sure to inspire you. F r o m H o l l a n d ’s tulip-clad gardens and Tenerife’s wild flora, to the exotic blooms of South Africa and the restored gardens of England, you’ll find there’s plenty to choose from.

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Sudeley Castle Bodnant garden

Gardens of the Gardens of North Wales Cotswolds 4 nights HALF BOARD from £539^ Departing: June 4, 2019. 5 nights HALF BOARD from £689^ Holiday code: AH287. Departing: July 11, 2019. ● All breakfasts and dinners ● Three excursions with Holiday code: AH280. six visits ● In-house brieﬁngs ● Horticultural host and Saga host ● Welcome drink ● Porterage at your hotel ● All breakfasts and dinners ● Four excursions with eight visits ● Cancellation rights. ● Two talks ● Horticultural host and Saga host ● Welcome drink ● Porterage in your hotel ● Cancellation cover. Discover some of the hidden gardens of North Wales

Explore some of England's finest gardens in the Your Programme glorious Cotswolds. Bodnant:Enjoy Italianate gardens, the rose garden, the Your Programme gorge garden and the famous 55-metre-long laburnum National Arboretum, Westonbirt: Visit one of the best walk. Plas Cadnant: Like the Lost Gardens of Heligan, arboretums in the British Isles. Abbey House Gardens: this charming Angelsey garden has been restored after This five-acre garden has been restored to its original falling into ruin. Dibleys Nurseries and Arboretum Garden: 13th century style. Sudeley Castle Gardens: View ten This famous nursery has taken 28 RHS Gold Medals at integrated but individual gardens. Kiftsgate: An exquisite Chelsea and is known for its cultivation of Streptocarpus. series of interconnecting gardens with breathtaking roses. Nantclwyd y Dre: Visit Wales’ oldest timbered town house Cerney House Gardens: Roam this 10-acre, restored in Ruthin and Grade II listed garden. Portmeirion: Visit this Victorian garden and admire the overflowing borders. Italianate village, designed by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, who Misarden Park: This charming garden was laid out in the played with proportion and scale to create this masterpiece, 1920s using the original 17th-century structure. Westbury which also served as the location of The Prisoner. Court Garden: thought to be Britain's only surviving Plas Brondanw Gardens: Clough Williams-Eilis inherited 17th-century Dutch Water garden, with formal canals the family home in 1908 and worked on the design of the flanked by yew hedges and topiary. Painswick Rococo gardens throughout his lifetime. Garden: A restored garden from the 18th century that lies in The Dunoon Hotel QQQ a hidden valley. The elegant 3-star Dunoon Hotel in Llandudno has a Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel QQQQ: restaurant serving locally sourced food, plus a bar and Set in 12 acres of park and woodland in the pretty village lounge. 50 bedrooms. of Upton St Leonards, the 4-star Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel is a handsome, listed Georgian house-turned-hotel. It has a restaurant, and a lounge bar where you can also enjoy drinks and meals. 72 rooms.

^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Single rooms: (supplement per person, per night): £19. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed availability. Single rooms: Sold out. For the latest prices and offers, visit Essential Information. saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

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Sudeley Castle Bodnant garden

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Kew Gardens RHS Rosemoor

Gardens and Glasshouses Gardens of North Devon

See world-class plant collections in some of Enjoy a series of horticultural visits and expert talks, England's great glasshouses while staying in an with a stay at the Saunton Sands Hotel overlooking architecturally-striking Surrey hotel the sea in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty…

3 nights HALF BOARD from £349^ 4 nights HALF BOARD from £579^ Departing: June 21 and 28 (£349), 2019 Departing: April 2 (£599 £579) and July 3 (£679), 2019. Holiday code: AH801. Holiday code: AH258.

All breakfasts and dinners ● Two excursions with three All breakfasts and dinners ● Five garden visits ● Horticultural visits ● Horticultural host and Saga host ● In-house brieﬁngs host and Saga Host ● Two garden talks ● Welcome drink ● Welcome drink ● Porterage in your hotel ● Cancellation cover ● Porterage in your hotel ● Cancellation cover

Your gardens programme Your programme Enjoy two full-day excursions visiting three gardens: On your special interest gardens holiday look forward to Kew Gardens: On this full day excursion venture into Kew’s enjoying three full-day excursions with five visits, plus two refurbished Temperate House – the world’s largest Victorian evening talks from your expert host. glasshouse and home to 10,000 plants. See the great Marwood Hill Garden: Located in a steep valley, displays here Victorian Palm House, and the modern energy-efficient range from camellias and rhododendrons, to the bog gardens Princess of Wales conservatory – home to plants from a with their carpet of primulas and iris, plus three national range of climatic zones. Savill Garden: Designed in the 1930s collections, including the Astilbes collection. Docton Mill by Eric Savill, this garden is part of Windsor Great Park. Due Gardens: Set in nine acres within a valley explore the fine bog, to the war, Savill's series of interconnecting gardens were not woodland and wild flower gardens, and more than 140 metres completed until the 1950s, but have continued to develop, of herbaceous border, plus a spectacular display of some with the Queen Elizabeth Temperate House opening in 1995. 20,000 narcissi in spring. Arlington Court:The landscaped RHS Wisley: Covering an area larger than ten tennis courts, gardens of this National Trust property comprise some 30 acres the magnificent glasshouse at Wisley opened in 2007 and of pleasure gardens designed in the ‘picturesque’ style, together contains a world-class tender plant collection of over with a Victorian, and walled kitchen gardens. Entry to the house 5,000 varieties. is included. Castle Hill Gardens: These picturesque gardens lie on the Southern edge of Exmoor and showcase 50 acres of Federation House Hotel QQQ: historic Parkland set against an 18th-century Palladian Mansion This contemporary hotel in Leatherhead offers good House. RHS Rosemoor Gardens: Spend a day at the 65-acre transport links and is close to the town centre. Facilities RHS Rosemoor Gardens which feature innovative seasonal include an atrium with bar, restaurant, fitness centre and planting displays and the largest rose garden in the South West. small garden. There are 55 bedrooms. The show of blooms includes cherry blossom in the spring and theHot Garden with its vibrant colours in summer.

Saunton Sands Hotel QQQQ: This glamorous art-deco hotel overlooks golden sands and the Atlantic. Facilities include a restaurant, indoor and outdoor pools, and spa (charges apply). There are 92 bed rooms.

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Kew Gardens RHS Rosemoor

Gardens and Glasshouses Gardens of North Devon

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Compton Acres The Pavilion Gardens of Buxton

Summer Gardens A Garden Restoration of Dorset Story for Solo Travellers 4 nights HALF BOARD from £519^ 4 nights HALF BOARD from £599^ Departing: May 20, June 10 (£519), 2019. Departing: June 20 and July 23, 2019 (£619 £599). Holiday code: AH250. Holiday code: AH200.

All breakfasts and dinners ● Three excursions with six visits All breakfasts and dinners ● Three excursions with six visits ● Two talks ● Horticultural host and Saga Host ● Welcome ● Three garden talks ● Horticultural host and Saga host drink ● Porterage at your hotel ● Cancellation cover ● Welcome drink ● Porterage in your conference centre ● Cancellation cover See Dorset in full bloom with visits to six exquisite gardens in the company of your knowledgeable host. Rejoice in a horticultural feast of restored historic gardens on this Special Interest gardens holiday for solos. Your Programme Compton Acres and Cranborne: Explore the late Victorian Your programme gardens of Compton Acres whose five themed gardens Three talks and three full-day excursions with six visits provide year-round interest. Admire the wonderful which include: Elizabethan gardens around Cranborne Manor – only open Sheffield Botanical Gardens: Opened in 1836, and fully for a few days each year. Minterne House gardens and restored in 2007, this perfect example of the gardenesque style Athelhampton: The 18th century woodland gardens of has winding paths, dotted island beds and Joseph Paxton's Minterne House feature a series of small lakes, waterfalls pavilions. Renishaw Garden: Home of the Sitwell family for over and streams surrounded by specimen shrubs and rare 400 years, the garden took the historic houses Association trees. The historic walled gardens of Athelhampton House Garden of the Year Award in 2015 and includes fountains, have an octagonal cloister garden and the Great Court is topiary, and secret garden rooms. Trentham Gardens: Designed dominated by 12 yew pyramids. Abbotsbury and Bennetts for year-round interest, Trentham includes an Italian Garden Water Garden: Once a castle kitchen garden, Abbotsbury containing some 80,000 perennials, a Floral Labyrinth, a now encompasses rare and exotic plants from around the 90-metre border of David Austin roses and Capability Brown's world. Bennetts Water Garden is home of the National Plant lake. Kedlestone Hall Garden: This fine example of an informal Collection of water lilies. 18th-century landscape created by neoclassical architect Robert Adam, includes a lake, ha-ha, temples and follies. Queens Hotel QQQ Buxton Pavilion Gardens: The Victorian Gardens first opened in This privately-owned 3-star hotel has 109 rooms and is 1871 and were restored in 2004. The natural landscape includes ideally situated in a quiet part of Bournemouth's elegant pavilions and bandstands. Haddon Hall: The restoration of this East Cliff area, less than a mile from the town centre and medieval manor house and gardens began in the 1920s, and Boscombe Pier. continues today, with planting designed to create a romantic scheme utilising roses and cottage garden flowers.

The Derbyshire Hotel QQQQ: Near to the Peak district the Derbyshire Hotel makes a perfect base from which to explore. This contemporary hotel and conference centre has a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, sauna, and steam room. 157 bedrooms.

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Compton Acres The Pavilion Gardens of Buxton

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Waterperry Gardens Generalife Gardens

Summer Gardens of the Moorish and Modern South for Solo Travellers Gardens of Spain

4 nights HALF BOARD from £539^ 7 nights HALF BOARD PLUS from £869^ Departing: July 29 (£559 £539), 2019. Including optional travel insurance or Holiday code: AHF33. a reduction of £20 if not required§ Departing: Oct 14 (£919 £869), 2019. Holiday code: AH029. All breakfasts and dinners ● Three excursions with six visits

● ● ● Three talks Horticultural host and Saga host Welcome All breakfasts and dinners ● Wine with dinner ● Six excursions ● ● drink Porterage in your hotel Cancellation rights with 12 garden and wild flora visits ● Horticultural host and resident Saga host ● Welcome drink, cocktail party and Saga Visit six gardens including the Botanic Garden at Oxford and dinner ● Porterage at your hotel ● Fruit and water in your the Savill Garden, and enjoy three talks from your horticultural room on arrival ● Optional travel insurance and additional host, in the company of other solo travellers. § cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required ● Return Your programme flights and transfers On this four-night holiday, exclusive to solo travellers, look forward to embarking on three full-day excursions, visiting Local flights six gardens. Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum Home to some Single rooms at no extra cost, 6,000 different species of plant, these gardens include an subject to availability arboretum, walled garden and glasshouses, the first of which was built here 300 years ago. Waterperry Gardens These Contrast Almuñécar’s subtropical flora with its elegant eight-acre gardens, once the site of the School of Horticulture formal gardens. for Ladies, are famed for a fine 200-foot long herbaceous border, knot and rose gardens, an arboretum and more. Your programme… Almuñécar and Casa de los Bates: Explore Waltham Place This biodynamic and organic garden comprises Almuñécar and the forgotten garden of Casa de los Bates. a group of walled gardens, plus a landscape garden, borders, Alhambra Palace and Generalife gardens: See the Alhambra and ornamental beds. Savill Garden Designed in the 1930s by Palace and head to Generalife where you can explore the Eric Savill, this 35-acre plot in Windsor Great Park is a series of delightful water gardens. Málaga gardens: Visit the modern interconnecting gardens, plus the Queen Elizabeth Temperate Paseo del Parque, then the formal gardens of the City Hall, House. Chenies Garden Tour this five-acre garden with its before admiring the exotic forest garden of Finca de La imaginative plantings in a series of compartmentalised spaces, Concepcion. Alpujarras Mountains: Pass whitewashed villages including sunken, physic and kitchen gardens, plus two mazes. and wind your way along mountain roads on the southern slopes Waddesdon Manor Garden The gardens of this chateau built of the Sierra Nevada, pausing occasionally to look for wild flora. by Baron Rothschild between 1874 and 1885 include examples Architectural gardens: Tour Rodriguez Acosta gardens and of high Victorian gardening, with parterres, bedding plants, modern Parque Garcia Lorca. Albaicín, Granada: Discover the fountains and a beautifully restored Aviary. Moorish quarter of Albaicín where you'll navigate its maze of sloping lanes to the gardens of Casa Morisca del Chapiz. Denham Grove QQQ Set in 42 acres of parkland, in Buckinghamshire, this locally Hotel Helios Costa Tropical QQQ rated 4-star conference centre is close to major transport This friendly, locally rated 3-star hotel has 232 bedrooms, and is routes. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, situated just 50 metres from Almuñécar's inviting beach. complimentary Wi-Fi and 100 bedrooms. You can extend your holiday in Spain. Please call for details.

SAVE £50 ^on Oct 14, 2019 departure when you book by Feb 15, 2019 Plus SAVE an additional £50 on all advertised prices when you book by Feb 28, 2019

Moorish and Modern Gardens of Spain. Âll prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Malaga with the scheduled services of British Airways. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of SAVE £20 when you book by Feb 15, 2019 £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or Âll prices are £s per person, includes saving as advertised and are subject to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra to availability. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. enclosed Essential Information. See enclosed Essential Information.

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Waterperry Gardens Generalife Gardens

Summer Gardens of the Moorish and Modern South for Solo Travellers Gardens of Spain

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The peak of Mount Teide Villa Gucetic

Wild Flora and Gardens Croatia's Ancient Gardens of Tenerife and Forgotten Islands

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £999^ 7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1069^ Including optional travel insurance or Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ § a reduction of £20 if not required Departing: October 2, 2019. Holiday code: AH227. Departing: Apr 23 (£1099 £999), 2019. Holiday code: AH28Y. All breakfasts, lunches and dinners ● Free bar open 12 hours All breakfasts, lunches and dinners ● Free bar open 12 hours a day in the Saga lounge ● Five excursions with seven garden and a day ● Wine and water at lunch and dinner ● Five excursions flora visits ● Two talks ● Horticultural host and Saga host ● Drinks with ten garden and wild flora visits ● Two talks ● Horticultural reception ● Porterage at your hotel ● Optional travel insurance § host and dedicated Saga host ● Welcome drink and drinks and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required reception ● Porterage at your hotel ● Fruit and water in your room ● Return flights and transfers on arrival ● Exclusive Saga lounge ● Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Local Flights ● Return flights and transfers Discover Dubrovnik, its gardens and the island flora of Lockrum Local Flights and Sipan. Your Programme… Dubrovnik and its Monastery Gardens: Visit Discover the rich botanical diversity of beautiful Tenerife. two historic cloisters in Dubrovnik, filled with palms, shrubs and citrus fruits. Isle of Lokrum: See the remains of a garden that once Your Programme… Parque Garcia Sanabria, Palmetum, Orotava surrounded a great mansion. Discover maritime plants and see and the Little Botanic Garden: Visit the largest park in the an ancient olive grove, and a small arboretum with eucalyptus Canaries, view a notable collection of palm trees and visit the and succulents. Sipan Island: Take the ferry to Sipan Island and aristocratic town of Orotava, and the Little Botanic Garden. walk through olive groves, patches of vines and meadows to Icod de los Vinos and protea plantation: See the world-famous discover wild flowers. Visit the recently refurbished gardens ancient dragon tree, visit Garichio, and learn about the exotic of Villa Skokibuha. Villa Sorkocevic and Villa Gucetic: Enjoy a protea. El Jardín de Aclimatación de la Orotava and the lost visit to Villa Sorkocevic’s garden on Lapadski Obala and see garden of El Sitio Litre: See figs, palms and flowering plants, and 500-year-old oriental plane trees, then visit Trsteno’s arboretum visit the private garden of El Sitio Litre. Botanical walk, cave botanical garden at Villa Gucetic. It is managed by the Croatian village and El Sauzal park: Enjoy mountain walks to see wild Academy of Sciences and is known for over 2,500 exotic and flowers – you may see the rare form of Canarina. Admire the Mediterranean plants and trees A tour of the houses in the cave village of Chinamada, then visit El Sauzal. Clipi and Cavtat: countryside includes a visit to a traditional market garden. Mount Teide National Park and visitor centre: Explore the mountain plateau of Canadas del Teide to view the flora. Garden Solos holidays are available, please call for details.

Best Hotels Semiramis QQQQ… This friendly locally rated Hotel Astarea QQQ+… Situated in Mlini on the Dubrovnik Riviera, 5-star hotel is near popular Puerto de la Cruz. All 287 spacious this locally rated 3-star hotel is close to the beach and offers bedrooms have a balcony with ocean views. great views across the Adriatic Sea. The exclusive Saga lounge has an outdoor terrace where the free bar, open from 11am to You can extend your holiday in Tenerife. Please call for details. 11pm, serves local drinks, which can only be consumed while you're in the lounge. There are 217 bedrooms. ^ SAVE £100 on Apr 23, 2019 departure when you book by Feb 15, 2019 You can extend your holiday on the Dubrovnik Riviera. Plus SAVE and additional £50 on all advertised prices when you Please call for details. book by Feb 28, 2019 SAVE £50 on advertised price when you book by Feb 28, 2019

Wild Flora and Gardens of Tenerife. ^Price is £s per person based on two people Croatia’s Ancient Gardens and Forgotten Islands. ^Price is £s per person based sharing with flights from Gatwick to Tenerife with the charter services of on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Dubrovnik with the scheduled Thomas Cook Airlines. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current services of easyJet. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 applies if prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. To travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals To travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga. (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga. co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information. co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

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The peak of Mount Teide Villa Gucetic

Wild Flora and Gardens Croatia's Ancient Gardens of Tenerife and Forgotten Islands

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The Floral Island of Madeira

Due to its profusion of flowers and fine botanical gardens Madeira is often described as the ‘floating garden in the Atlantic’.

7 nights HALF BOARD PLUS from £1219^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ Departing: March 18, 2019. Holiday code: AH292

● All breakfasts and dinners ● Wine beer or soft drink with dinner ● Four excursions with nine gardens and wild ﬂora visits ● Two talks ● Horticultural host and Local expert● Porterage at your hotel ● Fruit and water in your room on arrival ● Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if § not required ● Return ﬂights and transfers.

Enotel Quinta Do Sol QQQQ This welcoming, locally rated 4-star hotel has an elevated position with superb Funchal’s attractive botanical gardens views. Enjoy breakfasts and dinners in the buffet-style restaurant and take in the fabulous sea views. There is an outdoor pool and sun terrace, as well as a heated partially outdoor inﬁnity pool. There are 147 bedrooms. Saga rooms have garden views, a television, telephone, minibar, hairdryer, safe (extra charge) and complimentary Wi-Fi. You can upgrade to a sea-view room, subject to availability. The exotic Bird of Paradise plant The tropical gardens of Monte Palace

Your Programme Madeira Magic garden and Funchal’s "The hotel staff were Enjoy four full-day excursions with fruit and flower market: View plants from visits to… around the world arranged geographically really lovely and helpful. Quinta da Boa Vista and Botanical at this Funchal garden, and head to the The gardens holiday expert Gardens: See a large orchid collection and fruit and flower market where even the and special guide were view the fine Jardin Botanico, with more fruit is artfully displayed – the whole place than 2,000 exotic plants. is a treat for the senses! both very knowledgeable Quinta do Palheiro and Funchal gardens: Visit saga.co.uk/floral-island and friendly. Visits were Admire a great diversity of temperate well paced." and subtropical plants and Funchal’s Extend your holiday municipal gardens. Also make a stop at John, Sheffield the Camacha Willow Factory and Store to 7 nights from £400. Half board plus. see locally products. Stay an extra week at the Enotel Quinta Do Sol. There will not be a garden Ribeiro Frio and Monte Palace: Discover programme, or a host, just our brilliant the laurel forest and levadas at Ribeiro Frio Saga representative. Please call for details. and the woodland and oriental gardens.

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The Floral Island of Madeira. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Flights from Gatwick to Funchal with the scheduled services of British Airways. § A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our ﬂight upgrade deals (all subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

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Floral Delights of Holland SAGA EXCLUSIVE aboard Rex Rheni !!! – please call for details

Explore the glorious gardens of Utrecht and Keukenhof in spring, enjoy Haarlem’s famous Flower Parade and visit the Floralia ﬂower show in Brussels.

7 nights from £999^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

21 meals: 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners

● Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner ● Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner ● Expert gardens host ● Saga Cruise Host ● Saga Cruise Assistant on board ● Entertainment and activities on the ship ● Complimentary Wi-Fi on board

Excursions… Keukenhof Gardens ● Floralia Brussels ● Utrecht Botanical Gardens

Plus all this… Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or § a reduction if not required ● UK travel service ● Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry

Keukenhof gardens Local Flights

VIP Travel Service INCLUDED when you book between December 27, 2018-February 28, 2019

Admire the springtime ﬂowers of Holland Haarlem

Day 1: UK to Amsterdam. Travel by coach city of Haarlem, arriving at lunch time. at leisure. Your ship remains moored here from Folkestone to Amsterdam via This evening the annual Flower Parade until the early hours. Day 6: Antwerp to Eurotunnel or ferry and embark your ship. arrives in Haarlem, with its procession Utrecht. Cruise to Utrecht, disembarking Enjoy a welcome reception and dinner of floats carrying magnificent displays. for a half-day trip to Utrecht Botanical before beginning your cruise later Your ship remains moored here Gardens. Originally called Hortus medicus, this evening. Day 2: Zaandam. Enjoy a overnight. Day 4: Haarlem. Perhaps the gardens were first laid out in 1639 and full-day excursion to the famous Keukenhof explore the city with its attractive are one of the oldest university gardens gardens, also known as the ‘garden of market square, Grote Markt, home to an in the Netherlands. Moor in Utrecht Europe’. More than seven million bulbs fill the impressive 14th-century Town Hall and overnight. Day 7: Utrecht to Amsterdam. park with vibrant colour and fragrance at St Bavo’s church. This evening sail overnight Return to Amsterdam for an overnight this annual exhibition lasting eight weeks, towards Belgium. Day 5: Antwerp. Arrive in mooring. Perhaps join an optional excursion with dazzling displays of tulips, daffodils Antwerp and enjoy an included half-day to Amsterdam’s botanical gardens – one and hyacinths, plus flower and plant shows. excursion to the 16th annual Floralia of the oldest in the world, or to Vondelpark Please note: the tulip displays are weather Brussels flower show in the grounds and – Amsterdam’s largest park. Alternatively, dependent, but normally bloom from greenhouses of Groot-Bijgaarden Castle, explore the city at your leisure. Day 8: mid-March to mid-May. Day 3: Zaandam with more than one million bulbs and nearly Amsterdam to UK. Disembark after to Haarlem. Cruise towards the beautiful 400 types of tulips. The rest of the day is breakfast for your return journey to the UK. SAVE up to £200^ per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by February 15, 2019 Ship Rex Rheni Ship MS Carmen Prices from: Apr 11, 2019 Prices from: Apr 12, 2019 Passenger Deck 1199 999 Main Deck Sold out Main Deck 1429 1379 Middle Deck Deluxe with panoramic window 1599 1449 Promenade Deck 1549 Upper Deck Deluxe with French balcony 1749 1649 Cruise code AH294 Cruise code AH295 Floral Delights of Holland. 7 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £20 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 67 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Amsterdam via Eurotunnel or ferry. Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras and Ebbsﬂeet to Brussels and onward by coach. Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our ﬂight and Eurostar upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details. The departure on board MS Carmen (Holiday Code: AH295) follows a slightly different itinerary. Please call for details.

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Palace of Versailles Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

Gardens of the Seine Wild Flora of the Cape aboard A-Rosa Viva !!!! – please call for details 14 nights from £2999^ Including optional travel insurance or 7 nights from £1899^ a reduction of £71 if not required§ Including optional travel insurance or Departing: August 22, 2019. Holiday code: AH900. a reduction of £20 if not required§ VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 67 ● 12 nights in All breakfasts, lunches and dinners ● Free bar open hotels and 2 in ﬂight ● 31 meals: 12 breakfasts, 4 lunches † 13 hours a day ● Five garden visits including Versailles and and 8 dinners ● Optional travel insurance and additional

● ● § Monet's garden in Giverny Two brieﬁngs Horticultural host cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required ● Return ● Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, ﬂights and transfers ● Horticultural host and Saga tour § or a reduction if not required ● UK travel service ● Return manager ● Three talks on plants of the Western cape Eurostar travel and transfers. ● Porterage at all hotels.

ACTIVITY LEVEL VIP Travel Service INCLUDED when you book between December 27, 2018-February 28, 2019 See the Western Cape explode into life as technicolour wild flowers bloom en masse in the African spring. Explore magnificent French gardens – Versailles, Le Jardin Plume, Day 1: UK-Cape Town. Day 2: Cape Town-Simonstown. Monet’s garden at Giverny and more – on this cruise on the River Day 3: Kirstenbosch Botanic Gardens. Visit this vast botanic Seine which also allows you to explore Paris. garden which cultivates around 9,000 South African Day 1: UK to Paris. Travel to Paris via Eurostar. Transfer to embark species in themed gardens, and also the nine-acre Hohenort A-Rosa Viva. Enjoy a welcome drinks reception and dinner on gardens. Day 4: Cape Peninsula. See the African penguin colony board. Day 2: Rouen. Arrive in Rouen after lunch. Enjoy a tour and Cape of Good Hope. Day 5: Simonstown-Aquila Game of the city highlights. Day 3: Rouen to Caudebec-en-Caux. Reserve. Travel to Aquilla Game Reserve and enjoy an afternoon Visit Rouen's Jardin des Plantes, now a 25-acre botanical game drive. Day 6: Aquila Game Reserve-Citrusdal. Visit Tulbagh garden. Sail to Caudebec-en-Caux and moor overnight. Day 4: to see the Church Street Community Garden. Later, visit Caudebec-en-Caux. Visit the gardens of Château de Miromesnil, the Wheat Museumin in Morreesburg. Day 7: Citrusdal. Visit home to a potager, and notable clematis collection. Sail late Ramskoop Nature Reserve to wonder at the multicoloured tonight. Day 5: Les Andelys to Vernon. Arrive Les Andelys carpet of wild flowers. Day 8: Citrusdal. Visit a Rooibos Tea early morning and visit Le Jardin Plume, a seven-acre garden Farm, learn about its cultivation and production and enjoy in the French tradition. Cruise to Vernon. Day 6: Vernon. Visit a tea tasting. Day 9: Citrusdal-Saldanha Bay. Travel towards Monet's house and garden at Giverny, where you can see the the coast, passing fields of wild flowers. Visit the Fisherman’s Japanese-inspired water garden. Cruise towards Paris. Day 7: Museum. Day 10: West Coast Fossil Park. Visit the West Coast Paris. On a tour of Paris see the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées and Fossil Park and the old village of Paternoster. Day 11: West other famous sights. After lunch visit the gardens of the Palace of Coast Nature Reserve. A full-day tour reveals endemic plants Versailles. Day 8: Paris to UK. Disembark after breakfast for your in full bloom. Day 12: Stellenbosch University Garden.This return journey by Eurostar. garden is home to a range of tropical, succulent and karoo SAVE up to £100^ per person on selected cabin grades when species. Later enjoy a wine tasting. Day 13: Winelands. At you book by February 15, 2019 leisure. Days 14-15: Cape Town-UK. Overnight flight to the UK Prices from: Jun 29, 2019 and included UK door-to-door travel service. Deck 1 1999 1899 After your tour you can extend your holiday in Cape Town. Deck 2 with Juliette Balcony Sold Out Please call for details. Deck 3 with Juliette Balcony 2649 Deck 1 for sole occupancy Sold Out Cruise code AH296 Gardens of the Seine. 7 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £20 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 67 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return Eurostar travel SAVE an additional £100 on advertised price when you book from St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Paris Gare du Nord. To take by Feb 28, 2019 advantage of our Eurostar upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details. Âll prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Flights from Gatwick with the scheduled services of Emirates. †Free bar excludes Champagne, branded spirits and drinks from the wine §A reduction of £71 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance list. Bar opening times may vary subject to the daily programme on board. and additional cancellations rights. Single rooms: (supplement per person, per Selected excursions must be pre-booked. Please call for details. Some of the tour): from £349, subject to availability. For the latest prices and offers, visit highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information. exploring independently.

64 Please quote SPN34 Questions on an existing booking? Call FREE on 0800 50 60 66 or visit saga.co.uk/managemybooking GARDENS FRENCH WATERWAYS GARDENS SOUTH AFRICA

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Palace of Versailles Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

64 Please quote SPN34 Questions on an existing booking? Call FREE on 0800 50 60 66 or visit saga.co.uk/managemybooking DANCING BLACKPOOL To ﬁnd out more visit saga.co.uk/blackpool-dancing

Ballroom and Latin American Dancing

Put on your dancing shoes and join us in Blackpool – home of international dance competitions, festivals and occasionally host to the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing – for this special ballroom and Latin American dancing holiday.

4 nights HALF BOARD from £479^ Departing: May 6, 2019 Holiday code: AJ048.

All breakfasts and dinners ● Welcome reception ● Three dance tuition sessions ● Evenings of social dancing ● An afternoon tea dance at the Tower Ballroom ● Professional dance instructor and host, Nick Miles ● Saga host ● Porterage at your hotel ● Cancellation rights

The Imperial Hotel QQQQ The elegant 4-star Imperial Hotel (4Q) has both Victorian charm and character, making it the perfect setting for your dancing holiday. Within walking distance along the promenade of Blackpool Tower and the Tower Ballroom, the hotel has extended its hospitality to a long list of Watch professional dancers high-proﬁle guests – including prime ministers, the Queen and Charles Dickens! Facilities include the stylish Palm Court Restaurant, a bar, a pool, gym, spa and sauna. There are 180 traditionally- styled bedrooms, each with a television, telephone, free Wi-Fi, hairdryer and tea and coffee-making facilities.

Blackpool Blackpool’s ornate Tower Ballroom

Your programme of important dance events including the afternoons at leisure, when you can After arriving at your comfortable British Open and the ISTD and University choose to perhaps explore independently, hotel situated on the north part of the Grand Finals. But the dancing doesn’t taking in some of Blackpool’s attractions promenade, join your host for a welcome stop there … you can also look forward to ranging from typical seaside sights reception. Following dinner, take to the an included visit to the famous Blackpool such as the beach and model village, to floor for a social dancing session, perfect Tower Ballroom for an afternoon tea shopping and Madame Tussauds (charges for getting to know your fellow guests. dance, when you can practice your steps apply). Alternatively, you may like to Over the next three days, look forward to in this iconic building with its glittering venture further afield, or just relax at your dance tuition sessions each morning in chandeliers, extravagant painted ceiling hotel. At the end of each day, enjoy dinner the company of your host Nick Miles. As and lavish decoration. As well as enjoying at your hotel before taking to the floor well as being a member of the Imperial tea, look forward to taking to the 100-foot again for evening social dance sessions, Society of Teachers of Dancing and the long sprung dance floor as you dance with a dance party on your final evening British Dance Council, award-winning to the music of the ballroom’s famous – perfect for putting into practice all your Nick has been involved in the organisation Wurlitzer organ! There will also be two newly-learnt dancing skills!

^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Single rooms: Sold out For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

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(v) redundancy caused by, or resulting from, misconduct may require an additional or higher non-refundable deposit visa will be issued on arrival in Libya for all holders of UK Optional travel insurance: For UK residents only, insurance, leading to dismissal, from resignation or voluntary or full payment. You will be advised if this is the case at the passports, allowing you to go ashore independently and on an underwritten by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK Branch, is redundancy, or where a warning or notification of time of booking. organised shore excursion. Passengers holding a US or Swiss offered with all our overseas holidays, river cruises and redundancy was given prior to the date the optional Balance: The balance of the price of your travel arrangements passport will not be able to enter Libya. Passports must be ocean cruises unless otherwise stated and subject to terms insurance was purchased by you; must be paid at least: 90 days before departure for valid for at least six months and must not contain evidence and conditions. A policy document will be sent with your (vi) suicide or attempted suicide, intentional self-injury, the Saga ocean cruises aboard Saga Sapphire, Saga Pearl II, of a visit to Israel. For passengers cruising into Algeria, a confirmation invoice. A summary of the cover is shown below. effect of intoxicating liquors or drugs or flying other than Spirit of Discovery or Spirit of Adventure; 56 days before group visa will be issued prior to arrival for all holders of (For holidays in mainland Britain please call for a summary as a passenger in a fully licensed passenger carrying departure for holidays in mainland Britain of five nights or UK passports, allowing you to go ashore on an organised of cover). aircraft. This exclusion applies not only to the insured more; 28 days before departure for holidays in mainland excursion only. Because of this, all Algerian excursions must Summary of cover persons but also to Close Relatives or other persons Britain of less than five nights, and for Christmas and New be pre-booked. Passports must be valid for at least six 1. (a) Medical Expenses up to £5,000,000 whose health may affect your decision to travel or cut Year holidays in mainland Britain; 75 days before departure months and must not contain evidence of a visit to Israel. (b) Hospital Benefit £20 per day (max. £500) short your trip; It may be necessary for you to arrange your own individual 2. Curtailment up to £7,500 for holidays and river cruises, (vii) any circumstance arising after the date of booking, but NHL-GH9080 visas for independent travel in some ports. Full details of the up to £10,000 for European ocean cruises, up to £50,000 prior to the date of issue of the optional insurance policy HOLS & RIV process will be provided with your booking confirmation. An for worldwide ocean cruises purchased by you. 66 application pack will be sent to you approximately 60 days NOV 2018–PEAKS A few other details Booking is easy Insurance policy A note about our River Cruises Because it’s important to be adequately insured At some of the more popular ports you may find your Call our Travel Consultants FREE on when you travel abroad, we offer optional ship berths alongside other river cruise ships, which comprehensive travel insurance, underwritten by means the views from the windows can become 0800 056 6078 Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK Branch, and additional obscured and you may have to walk through other for Europe cancellation rights with all our overseas holidays, ships to reach the riverbank. On rare occasions including the Channel Islands, Northern Ireland, the berth will be located on the outskirts of town, a Republic of Ireland, the Isles of Scilly, the Isle of Man decision which is beyond our control and often made 0800 302 9722 and river and ocean cruises. If you have your own by the river authorities at that port. The weather can for Worldwide holidays insurance, we will offer you the holiday at a lower affect river levels and sometimes this impacts on an price – please call for further details. itinerary. In the unlikely event of this happening we will For holidays in mainland Britain, if you have to do our utmost to ensure the cruise remains as close 0800 015 6880 cancel your holiday because of illness or death of to its original itinerary as possible or we will offer a for river cruises you or a member of your party, we will refund all suitable alternative if necessary. It is also sometimes your holiday payments except for a handling fee of necessary to close the outside deck when cruising £60 per person, provided we receive a valid medical through sections of river with very low bridges for 0800 414 444 certificate. If you purchase the UK optional travel safety reasons. for UK holidays insurance, underwritten by Great Lakes Insurance Animal welfare SE, UK Branch, we will also include the additional We strongly believe animals should be treated fairly quoting SPN34 cancellation rights. If you are suffering from, or in the within the tourism industry. As ABTA members, we last 12 months have suffered from, an illness that has 9am-7pm Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Saturdays and have a duty of care to ensure that the excursions required treatment from a doctor, you must advise 10am-4pm Sundays we offer to our customers meet the Animal Welfare us and we will confirm whether you can be covered guidelines supplied by ABTA. These guidelines include You can also book online 24 hours a day at under this insurance. A full summary of the optional not supporting activities that involve unnatural travel insurance will be provided with your booking saga.co.uk/special-interests19 behaviour, or those that could be perceived as confirmation. Cover is available to UK residents unacceptable or discouraged practices. We regularly How to pay only and subject to medical screening. Terms and review on-going excursions that involve animals, You can pay by credit card, debit card or by cheque. conditions apply. along with any feedback from customers and For deposits we require £150 for European holidays Our thoughtful touches outside sources. and river cruises, £175 for long-haul or 10% of the When you travel with Saga you can look forward holiday cost per person, whichever is the greater. to some fantastic excursions, which are often For UK holidays, we require a deposit of £60 or 10% included in the price, plus a host of activities and of the holiday cost, whichever is the greater, plus entertainment tailored to Saga guests. As you Your VIP door-to-door travel service £8.50 if you require the optional travel insurance would expect, these are an example of what may be – included on selected holidays and additional cancellation rights. Certain holidays available and are subject to demand – you’ll receive On selected holidays you can take advantage may require a higher deposit or full payment. We will advise full details when you arrive. At all accommodation of our complimentary travel package, which you of this at the time of booking. we request rooms on the ground floor or first floor includes a return chauffeur service from your There is no charge for payments made by debit card. if there’s no lift, and we make sure that heating, home to your airport, return chauffeur service Cheques are subject to a £3 administration charge and air conditioning or ceiling fans are a feature where to your local airport for an included domestic should be made payable to Saga Holidays with your name, necessary. All bedrooms will have a private bath or flight to your main departure airport (worldwide address and booking reference written on the back, then sent shower and wc as a minimum. holidays only), standard class rail travel from to Saga Holidays, Enbrook Park, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3SE. your local station to your departure airport, or Please note: Check-in is usually from 2pm and at There are zero transaction fees if you make payments by complimentary parking at the airport if you’d most hotels you will need to check out by 11am. credit card. The holiday balance should be paid at least 75 prefer to drive yourself. Included economy class days before departure (56 days for holidays to mainland Fly from an airport near you domestic flights are subject to availability in our Britain of five nights or more; 28 for holidays to mainland On many holidays there may be flights from local designated booking class. If this is not available Britain of less than five nights and for Christmas and New airports to your destination. If this is not an option at the time of booking, we’ll advise you of the Year holidays to mainland Britain). If you are booking within you may be able to fly from a local airport to your UK additional flight supplement. Depending on the balance payment period, you will need to pay in full. the time of your flight you may need overnight international departure airport instead. Once you have booked: You can keep track of your holiday accommodation, which will be at your own booking online. You’ll be able to view your flights and A note about special offers additional cost. Our VIP door-to-door travel accommodation details, perhaps treat yourself to an The offers in this brochure supersede any previously service is available to anyone in mainland upgrade, even pay the remainder of your balance – at any advertised offers and cannot be combined. Saga England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, time, day or night. Simply visit saga.co.uk/managemybooking reserves the right to reduce, withdraw or extend the Isle of Wight and Channel Islands. We’re and have your booking number, the lead passenger’s offers at any time without notice. not currently able to offer the service to those surname and their date of birth to hand. in the Scottish islands, Isle of Man, Sark or the Q is for quality Isles of Scilly. For European tours your address If you have any further questions you can call our after-sales As accommodation ratings vary from country must be within 75 miles of your departure point. service team free on 0800 300 600 for Europe holidays, to country, we show both the local star rating of Saga reserves the right to select the most 0800 504 555 for long haul, 0800 50 60 66 for river cruises, a property and our own Q-rating based on the appropriate form of transport and/or airport for or 0800 056 5115 for UK holidays, 9am-6pm Monday-Friday variety of food, facilities and standard of rooms, your journey. You could be sharing the journey and 9am-5pm Saturdays. with QQQQQ representing the finest. Likewise, our with up to three (or very occasionally five) other You can also visit our Frequently Asked Questions section river cruise ships are also rated up to a maximum Saga passengers in one of our larger MPVs. of the website. You’ll find a link to it on your booking details of . !!!!! Alternatively you can choose to have the vehicle page, or you can go straight to saga.co.uk/faqs. for just you and your travelling companions at a Travel solo with confidence If you want to pay your remaining balance you can call FREE price of £1.85 a mile. A minimum charge of £45 More than a fifth of our customers are solo travellers on 0800 015 6987. each way applies to journeys less than 28 miles. so we make sure we offer single rooms at no extra To find out more, call FREE on 0800 300 600. If you have a Minicom telephone you can call our Minicom cost on as many hotel stays and tours as possible. The right to refuse the chauffeur service is at service FREE on 0800 387 240. If you live in Northern Ireland For periods when there is no single supplement to our discretion. For all other holidays you can or any of Britain’s offshore islands such as the Channel pay, hotels have given us a set number of rooms; once book our VIP door-to-door travel service for an Islands, we can help you with your travel arrangements. these have been booked we may still be able to offer extra charge. Please call for full details or go Please call for details FREE on 0800 300 500. If you live in single rooms but there will probably be a supplement online at travel.saga.co.uk/VIP Eire, please call FREE on 1800 709 409. to pay. Therefore it’s always best to book early to be in with the best chance of securing a room at no SI5316 - NHN 2018 DECEMBER extra cost. Stay longer and see more Why not make the most of your holiday by taking advantage of one of our great-value extensions? Look out for these opportunities on the holiday pages. A note about fitness Many of our Special Interest holidays will involve a fair amount of walking with steps, steep gradients and uneven paths. A reasonable degree of fitness is therefore required to enjoy these holidays fully.

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Saga Holidays is a trading name of ST&H Ltd (registration no. 2174052), which is a SPN34 when calling subsidiary of ST&H Group Ltd (registration no. 0720588). Both companies are registered in England and Wales. Registered Ofﬁce: Enbrook Park, Sandgate, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3SE. With respect to general insurance products sold in the UK, ST&H Ltd is an appointed representative of Saga Services Limited, registered in England and Wales (company no. 732602), which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. NHB-SI5319 (January 2019) Music