ESCORTED JOURNEYS COLLECTION 2019/20 DISCOVER THE WORLD 2 ESCORTED JOURNEYS COLLECTION 2019- 2020 3 Magnificent Europe River Cruise...... 14 Panoramic Rockies and Alaskan Cruise ...... 16 Japan Discovery...... 18 Beijing to St Petersburg...... 20 Hong Kong International Horse Racing...... 22 Russian Waterways...... 24 Tuscan Experience...... 26 Croatia and the Adriatic...... 28 The Five 'Stans...... 30 Experience Egypt...... 32 Discover Persia...... 34 Canberra Floriade...... 36 Simply Sicily...... 38 Western Australia Wildflowers...... 40 Discover Turkey...... 42 Northern Territory and the Ghan...... 44 Europe Christmas Markets...... 46 In Search of the Northern Lights...... 48 Nordic Winter Adventure...... 50 Classic Antarctica ...... 52 Northern Spain and Portugal...... 54 Experience Morocco...... 56 Imperial Europe with Oberammergau Passion Play...... 58 Taste of Italy in South Australia...... 60 4 journey with us and treasure the intimate moments Iconic cities, castles, deserts, mountains, lakes and places of rare beauty, often far from the crowds. the personal 5 touch along with qualified expertise
Delight in a rich tapestry of encounters, an insider’s view and the incomparable knowledge imparted by local guides paired with exceptional company.
exquisitely handcrafted
Our Escorted Journeys are tailored, bespoke to our requirements, with WOW moments sewn in for good measure. With our own people on the ground, our tours are the perfect fit for travellers wanting a one-of-a-kind experience. 6 live the moment Don’t be locked in to schedules. Instead take the time to soak up the atmosphere. Sipping coffee in the heart of Vienna or strolling through a bazaar usually does the trick.
a journey of a thousand miles begins with one step
At Phil Hoffmann Travel, we delight in crafting the most amazing holidays. Make an appointment with one of our experienced consultants and begin your journey. sit back, relax 7 and enjoy the journey
Not only will you be on a journey of discovery with like-minded travellers, you’ll enjoy a journey often filled with value-added inclusions – airfares, hotels, many delicious meals and plenty of sightseeing. 8
UGANDA Ol Pejeta Conservancy Samburu Game Reserve
Nakuru
Naivasha PLEASE SUPPLY MAP DETAILS Masai Mara Nairobi National Reserve
KENYA
TANZANIA
reasons5 to go what to expect on our escorted journeys? WE’RE HERE TO GUIDE YOU Designed for those who wish to relax and enjoy their holiday while we takeWEATHER: care of every detail, our Escorted Journeys provide a Phil Hoffmann Travel Tour Escort who travels Xwith°c the group from Adelaide (on most tours), at absolutely no extra cost to you. Our Escorted Journeys have been a perfected favourite amongst our travellers for over 25 years.
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§WHAT§ Home IS to INCLUDED airport transfer ON MOST TOURS §§ Great meals Included are an array of meals, providing the chance to sample local gastronomy plus built-in §§ Return airfares from Adelaide Upgrades flexibility allowing you to discover your own restaurants to Premium Economy, Business and First Class available on selected routes §§ Get-Togethers and Reunions Meet fellow travellers at our pre-tour cocktail functions, receive §§ Phil Hoffmann Travel Tour Escort The services of tour documentation plus share your memories at our Tour Escort who accompanies the group from our post-tour reunions Adelaide, at absolutely no extra cost to you. §§ 24/7 Emergency Assistance For peace of mind §§ Quality accommodation Hotels, lodges, luxury whatever the time, wherever you are, we are here to help tented camps, cruise cabins in the best locations §§ Sightseeing and touring Included are all the must-see sights and all on-trip transfers by train, 4x4 and more
Meals included for each tour are indicated on the itinerary where relevant. B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, WR = Welcome Reception and HT = High Tea. 9
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THE VERY BEST With our own people on the ground helping orchestrate our Escorted Journeys, we cover the best of every destination, allowing our travellers to enjoy the exclusive, individual and authentic experiences that set us apart. Into the mix, we add unexpected gems that offer further delight to your experience.
Expertly led An integral ingredient First-class hotels Choosing the right New friendships Everything has a of our Escorted Journeys is the expert hotels is of paramount importance beginning. On a Phil Hoffmann Travel local Tour Director at destination to Phil Hoffmann Travel. We hand- Escorted Journey, you’ll enjoy the start level, and also the Phil Hoffmann select moderate and first-class of something new. New beginnings, Travel Tour Escort who will travel hotels which afford easy access to new experiences and newly forged with the group from Adelaide* – at where it all matters. Often reflecting friendships. Our journeys are high absolutely no additional cost to you. the mood of the destination, you on natural camaraderie. Our pre- The expert local Tour Director’s job might savour a stay somewhere departure get togethers, organised is to showcase the destination and leave you with incredible memories opulent in the Rockies, or perhaps activities on tour and post-tour of new places and new experiences. aboard a luxury river cruise on the reunions provide a natural spark for The Tour Escort is there to assist Danube. Rest assured, we expect new friendships, so much so that we as or when the need arises and is and insist upon every comfort and often witness future travel plans made ever-present without being intrusive. satisfaction for our travellers. amongst people that met on tour!
*(Except where noted, for example Tuscan Experience – where the Tour Escort meets clients in Italy). These tours are hosted at destination) travel with complete confidence
10 11 solotravellers PHIL HOFFMANN TRAVEL SOLO COLLECTION When travelling solo, Phil Hoffmann Travel Escorted Journeys are the perfect choice, since you can elect to pay the single supplement and have a room to yourself. Or alternatively, we can endeavour to locate a like-minded same-sex traveller on the tour you have chosen, to share with you. You’d then pay just the twin share cost*! It’s through our dedicated Solo Traveller Club, that there is often perfect opportunity for many of our travellers to make friends and find their perfect travel companion to share with whilst on tour. Look out for the Solo Traveller logo on selected tours throughout this brochure. In our desire to be inclusive to all, these tours also commonly attract duos travelling together, resulting in a fine mix of travellers with whom to enjoy your new experiences. Likewise, any of our regular tours are also very suitable for solo travellers, where we commonly see solo travellers or friends travelling together. The Phil Hoffmann Travel Solo Traveller Collection has opened up the world, and a whole new set of close friends, to many of our solo travellers. When you travel with the Solo Traveller Club, you’ll never feel alone.
JOIN THE SOLO TRAVELLER CLUB AND MEET WITH FELLOW TRAVELLERS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR!
There has never been a better time to become a member of the PHT Solo Traveller Club. You can join the club for only $25 per person, which is redeemable upon your first booking. Benefits for members include choice of exclusive programs featuring social functions • Invitations to special events • Access to a wide range of exclusive offers • Quarterly JOIN THE ‘Go Solo’ newsletter packed with events, solo offers and tips. SOLO TRAVELLER CLUB FOR ONLY For more information or to become a member of the Solo Club call 1300 748 748 or visit pht.com.au/soloclub $25 redeemable on your *Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for further information. first booking! YOUR TRIP GUIDE From exploring The Five ‘Stans on one of our Exotic Collection tours, to tours with an added focus on cruising or solo travellers, all of our tours have a particular theme or emphasis. Some of our tours will combine one or more of these themes! To help you learn more about our tours, read below the explanations accorded to the legend(s) depicted across our tour pages.
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UNIQUE EXOTIC CLASSIC CRUISE Our unique journeys are exactly Sometimes the more interesting Our classic journeys are a We always choose the best that. We offer ‘one-of-a-kind’ places are just that little favourite amongst our travellers way to showcase a destination, journeys exclusive to Phil harder to reach. With this in and showcase a region or and there’s no finer or more Hoffmann Travel that you’ll find mind, striking and unusual countries which share a set of relaxing way than by cruise. nowhere else. In Hong Kong, destinations such as our ‘Five distinguishing characteristics; be Be it a week-long cruise we'll head to Happy Valley ‘Stans’ tour – which combines it scenery, history, architecture along the Alaskan Inside for the traditional Wednesday Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, or cuisine. European river Passage, cruising around the night horse racing. Or join us Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and cruising, the wildflowers of Dalmatian Islands in Croatia in 2020 – as we explore the Turkmenistan or our ‘Discover Western Australia and Canada or sailing along the River Nile Imperial Capitals of Europe Persia’ fit this theme beautifully. and Alaska are some of our in Egypt, a cruise offers a before taking our coveted places Talking of exotic, join us in Egypt classic touring experiences. fantastic opportunity to see in Oberammergau to witness and see the pyramids at Giza - your holiday from an enticingly the once-every-ten-years legends of the ancient world. different vantage point. performance of the Passion Play. From Beijing, we'll travel aboard the Trans-Mongolian and Trans- Siberian all the way to Moscow. 13
FOODIE SOLO TRAVELLER FITNESS LEVEL RAIL By a country’s literature and Thirty years of experience has All our tours have a physical rating, At risk of sounding a little architecture you’ll understand taught us that the combination so you can tell how physically poetical, and as the saying its history; by its art and music of beautiful locations, exerting a tour is and how fit you’ll goes ‘Let the train take the you’ll appreciate its personality. stimulating conversation and need to be to enjoy it. Whilst no strain’. Travelling by train can It is by its food, though, that fascinating subject matter is physical preparation is required be about the journey, and you’ll understand its unerring ideal for anyone travelling solo. to make the most of a journey, at equally about the destination. character. The most communal We welcome people travelling the minimum, participants should In Russia across the Siberian of the arts, gastronomy is on their own, for whom any possess average fitness and Steppe to the precipitous visual and physical. Delight of our tours are ideal. We enjoy a stroll. At archaeological but beautiful valleys in the in an extrasensory journey also offer a special selection sites, walking can be conducted Canadian Rockies, railways on tours that showcase the of tours especially for Solo on uneven or elevated ground. cut an often-incredible gastronomy of the country you travellers. In our desire to be In Europe, there are often swathe. Delve within, and are visiting. In Iran, try Persian inclusive to all, these tours more stairs to navigate than you’ll discover some of the cuisine - an exotic melange also commonly attract duos other destinations, particularly most amazing train journeys. of herbs, spices, meats and travelling together, resulting in a in museums and hotels. Some are a few hours long. rice. Sample Australia's finest fine mix of travellers with whom Some are an expedition fayre aboard The Ghan. In to enjoy your new experiences. Easy but don’t forget to . through cultures and across Italy, try our Tuscan Experience pack your walking shoes far-flung lands. Yet, a common or Simply Sicily and enjoy denominator amongst all An average to medium . delectable Italian food. the train journeys featured level of fitness required, . here is the delivery of a travel with more walking experience that is equalled by Action packed. On the . no other means of transport. go, with frequent walking magnificent europe river cruise
Coach Amsterdam 14 Cruise LONDON NETHERLANDS Rail 3 1 No. of Nights Stay Rhine 14 Concerto River Ship Included Experiences/ River Freedom of Choice™ Cologne GERMANY BELGIUM Andernach
Main River PRAGUE Rüdesheim 3 3 Bamberg FRANCE Miltenberg PARIS Nuremberg Würzburg CZECH REP. Rothenburg Danube River Český Krumlov Velké Bílovice Main-Danube Canal Passau Regensburg SLOVAKIA Dürnstein Vienna Linz Danube River Gödöllő Melk Bratislava Salzburg Budapest AUSTRIA HUNGARY
Escorted by 21 DAY TOUR • DEPARTS 23 APR; 21 MAY; 18 JUN; 30 JUL; Phil Hoffmann Travel 19 NOV 2019 reasons5 TOUR COST Cruising in the heart of Europe, discover ancient towns and grand cities. Enjoy 3 nights in Prague to go and Paris or London and a luxury 14 night river cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam. Discover PER PERSON the Danube city of Budapest before a journey aboard The Grand Empress Steam Train to visit TWIN SHARE $12,345* Gödöllo Palace. Waltz into Vienna for a stunning private concert featuring members of the Mozart Boys’ Choir. Regensburg, Nuremberg, Bamberg, Rothenburg, Wurzburg and Miltenberg are all SOLO OCCUPANCY $17,595* ripe for exploration. Enjoy a regal evening at Burg Namedy Castle – set near the Rhine River, the enchantment of Cologne, and canal-festooned Amsterdam. ^Depicted pricing based on 19 Nov 2019 Prague to Paris itinerary Cat. E Cabin. Other pricing on application. DAY 1 PRAGUE and board the luxury river ship. Choir, a full orchestra performing Arrive Prague. Be met and Witness Budapest in illumination. classical masterpieces by
WEATHER: transferred to your hotel. Later, Stay APT Concerto River Ship – Strauss, and an operatic recital. Spring – Summer (Apr-Aug) enjoy a Welcome Reception. 14 nights (15B,13L,14D) Day 7 Today select from a range – bright moderate to warm Stay Radisson Blu Alcron of exciting Freedom of Choice days. Average 18-27°C Hotel – 3 nights (WR) DAY 5 BUDAPEST touring options, such as a tour of Autumn (Sep, Nov) – cooler, bright In enchanting Budapest, a city the Schönbrunn Palace or a visit to Bratislava Slovakia. days. Average 12-20°C DAYS 2-3 PRAGUE tour offers a thrilling discovery. Day 2 Enjoy a Prague See Buda Castle, the Royal DAYS 8-10 DÜRNSTEIN TOUR INCLUSIONS: sightseeing tour comprising Palace, Fisherman’s Bastion and more. After your city tour TO MELK, LINZ, PASSAU §§ 6 nights first class accommodation UNESCO-listed Prague Castle embark on an imperial train AND REGENSBURG §§ 14 nights luxury river cruise and Saint Vitus Cathedral. Take a stroll across Charles journey aboard The Grand Day 8 Cruise through the §§ Travel by luxury air-conditioned Bridge and witness the ancient Empress Steam Train, before Wachau Valley wine region today. coach and train Astronomical Clock, which disembarking for a guided tour of On arrival in Dürnstein, there’s §§ Sightseeing including Freedom of has been delighting visitors for Gödöllo Palace. Upon return to opportunity to explore or perhaps Choice per itinerary with entry fees more than 600 years. (B,D) Budapest re-board the ship and ride a bike along the banks of the §§ 53 meals (complimentary beverages sail to Vienna. Danube to Melk and rejoin the Day 3 Visit the Baroque 18th served onboard cruise) ship. In Melk, enjoy a guided tour century fairy tale estate of DAYS 6-7 VIENNA of Melk Abbey. §§ Luggage porterage, gratuities Chateau Jemniste. Enjoy also §§ Escorted from Adelaide a private falconry display. (B,L) Day 6 Arrive in Vienna, Austria’s Day 9 Today select from a range capital, home to striking §§ Services of a professional English of exciting Freedom of Choice architecture, a rich classical speaking tour director DAY 4 PRAGUE TO touring options, such as a city musical culture and vibrant tour of Salzburg or a visit to §§ One-way home to airport transfer VELKE BILOVICE AND BUDAPEST cafes. Tonight, attend a cocktail Ceský Krumlov. §§ Pre-departure function, reception and private concert Visit a traditional Czech wine Day 10 Dock alongside one tour documentation at the City Palace, featuring cellar. Continue to Budapest of Germany’s best-preserved members of the Mozart Boys’ medieval cities, Regensburg, FLY FREE TO EUROPE inc taxes^ 15
See the beauty of baroque treasure – Prague • See the heart of Europe aboard a luxury river ship • Attend a private reasons5 concert featuring members of the Mozart Boy’s Choir in Vienna • Enjoy a regal banquet at Burg Namedy Castle • to go Discover Paris, enjoy lunch in Versailles and dinner at Moulin Rouge
and enjoy guided touring of the local guide. Explore half-timbered Cologne, a city centred around DAYS 19-20 PARIS historic city centre. shops, mingle with residents and the twin spires of its famous Day 19 Enjoy a city tour of Paris, sample delicious local fare along cathedral for a walking tour. including Avenue des Champs- DAY 11 NUREMBERG the way. Day 17 Today, sail into the Elysees and the Arc de Triomphe, A historic city tour of Nuremberg beautiful Dutch capital, plus the iconic Eiffel Tower. takes in a selection of World DAY 15 RÜDESHEIM Amsterdam. Select from a Indulge in a sumptuous lunch at War II sites, such as the Reich Take a trip aboard the Freedom of Choice range Ore Restaurant in Versailles, a Party Rally Grounds, the site of Winzerexpress mini-train to of touring options such as a contemporary French café. (B,L) Hitler’s now infamous rallies held the town centre. Select from canal cruise or perhaps visit Day 20 In Paris, select from a annually from 1927 to 1938. a Freedom of Choice range the village of Zaanse Schans. Freedom of Choice range of tours of touring options such as a A lovely village famous for its such as a culinary walking tour, a DAY 12 BAMBERG visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical wooden windmills, traditional guided tour through the Louvre or In UNESCO-listed Bamberg – Musical Instrument Museum Dutch houses and specialty a visit to Montmartre and Sacré- another of the few German cities or travel in a gondola to the produce, there’s time to explore Coeur Basilica. This afternoon that wasn’t destroyed during Niederwald Monument. Cruising and taste the region’s renowned savour an exclusive evening of WWII, choose touring options to Andernach, enjoy an exclusive cheeses. Tonight, enjoy the French Champagne tasting and such as a tour of the Old Town or visit to regal Namedy Castle, Captain’s Farewell Dinner. hors d’oeuvres followed by dinner a guided walking tour. home to Princess Heide von and a show at the legendary Hohenzollern, who will open the DAY 18 AMSTERDAM Moulin Rouge. (B,D) DAY 13 WÜRZBURG doors of her castle just for us. TO PARIS Enjoy some free time to wander In beautiful Würzburg select Disembarking the ship, DAY 21 PARIS about the castle at leisure, then from a Freedom of Choice range travel aboard the stylish Transfer to the airport in Paris, savour a banquet in the ballroom, of touring options such as a high-speed Thalys train to for your onward flight. (B) accompanied by a classical visit to the illustrious Würzburg Paris. Evening at leisure. piano recital. Switch your Paris stay with a Residence or take a journey Stay Hotel du Collectionneur Arc London city stay; including 3 along the Romantic Road to de Triomphe – 3 nights (B,L) DAYS 16-17 COLOGNE nights’ accommodation at the medieval Rothenburg. TO AMSTERDAM May Fair Hotel, sightseeing and an exclusive Gin tasting Day 16 In Cologne, select from DAY 14 MILTENBERG for Phil Hoffmann Travel a Freedom of Choice range After an on-board glass-blowing clients. Enquire for further of touring options. Take a city demonstration, disembark in details about this itinerary tour and visit the famed old pretty Miltenberg and enjoy that concludes in London. government quarter or travel to exploring this ancient town with a panoramic rockies and alaskan cruise
Skagway Glacier Bay 16 Juneau ALASKA
Ketchikan R CANADA o c k y Queen Charlotte M o ALBERTA Islands u n t a BRITISH i n s COLUMBIA ms Nieuw Amsterdam Mount Robson Jasper Blue River Jasper National Park Sun Peaks Athabasca Glacier Whistler Vancouver Lake Louise Island Kamloops Banff Vancouver Victoria Banff National Park USA
Escorted by 23 DAY TOUR • DEPARTS 24 MAY; 07 JUN; 6 SEP 2019 Phil Hoffmann Travel Enjoy a breathtaking tour in the Canadian Rockies enjoying Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff. Explore reasons5 Butchart Gardens with breakfast before the crowds arrive, look for bears and meet Mounties. TOUR COST to go Choose from a fantastic array of included excursions such as floatplane sightseeing, a Harley- PER PERSON Davidson sidecar tour, whale watching and more. Enjoy a memorable journey across the Rockies TWIN SHARE $16,495* aboard the Rocky Mountaineer and savour award-winning Gold Leaf Service. From Vancouver, cruise to Alaska’s Inside Passage aboard Holland America Line. Discover Ketchikan (salmon capital SOLO OCCUPANCY $22,695* of the world), spectacular Juneau, Skagway and Glacier Bay National Park.
* Depicted pricing based on 24 May 2019. ^Companion Fly Free including taxes – valid select departures DAY 1 VICTORIA via Shannon Falls to Whistler. river safari to search for bears offer expires March 2019 (subject to availability) Arrive Victoria. Here you’ll There is also an optional and other fascinating wildlife. be met and transferred floatplane to Whistler (ask After lunch, stop at Mount WEATHER: to your hotel. Later, enjoy us for details and pricing). Robson en route to Jasper, Stay The Westin Whistler Resort in the province of Alberta. Spring and Summer – bright, blue a Welcome Dinner. and Spa – 2 nights (B,D) Stay Jasper National Park, The sky days. Average 18-28°C Stay Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (B,L) Spa – 2 nights (D) DAY 4 WHISTLER TOUR INCLUSIONS: Enjoy breakfast and a tour DAY 7 JASPER §§ 15 nights first class accommodation DAY 2 VICTORIA AND THE at Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Select from a Freedom of Choice §§ 7 nights luxury ocean cruise BUTCHART GARDENS Centre. This afternoon, select range of touring options in Jasper from a Freedom of Choice National Park today such as a (Verandah stateroom) Visit The Butchart Gardens range of touring options Harley-Davidson motorcycle §§ Travel by air-conditioned coach before the crowds have arrived, such as a floatplane flight or sidecar tour or rafting. Tonight, §§ Rocky Mountaineer Gold Leaf and enjoy breakfast in the Snowcat adventure. (B) enjoy a lakeside barbecue journey – Banff to Vancouver original Butchart residence. and entertainment from a First §§ Sightseeing including Freedom of Then, after exploring the Nations group, at your hotel. (B,D) Choice per itinerary, with entry fees gardens, select from a DAY 5 WHISTLER §§ 46 meals (and select complimentary Freedom of Choice range of TO SUN PEAKS beverages throughout the cruise) touring options such as whale Travel through the Cariboo DAY 8 JASPER TO LAKE LOUISE §§ Luggage porterage, gratuities watching or afternoon tea at region to the alpine village §§ Escorted from Adelaide the Fairmont Empress. (B) of Sun Peaks, set beneath Journey the picturesque Icefields §§ Services of a professional English three famous summits. Parkway, past the ancient speaking tour director DAY 3 VICTORIA VIA Stay Sun Peaks glaciers and vast icefields, §§ One way home to airport transfer GEORGIA STRAIT Grand Hotel (B,D) straddling the Continental Divide. At the giant Columbia §§ Pre-departure function, TO WHISTLER Icefield, board an Ice Explorer tour documentation Today, ride the ferry across DAY 6 SUN PEAKS vehicle and journey onto the Georgia Strait, then travel TO JASPER Athabasca Glacier. Later, up the Sea to Sky Highway At Blue River, set off on a guided COMPANION FLY FREE inc taxes^ 17
Spot bear at Blue River • Stay at the legendary Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise • Travel aboard the Rocky Mountaineer reasons5 in Gold Leaf • Witness glaciers calve at Glacier Bay • Dine on the taste sensation that is Canadian salmon to go
continue to Lake Louise. Choice range of touring options Rest of day at leisure. Enjoy a DAY 19 SKAGWAY Stay Banff National Park, such as a helicopter flight special dinner this evening. (B,D) Journey to Skagway, a The Fairmont Chateau Lake over the Rockies, a float trip gateway for the Klondike gold Louise – 2 nights (B) along Bow River or a cruise DAY 16 VANCOUVER – 7 rush and where the frontier on Lake Minnewanka. (B) NIGHT ALASKA CRUISE atmosphere still lives on. DAY 9 LAKE LOUISE Today board the ms Nieuw DAY 12 BANFF Experience the beauty of the Amsterdam and settle in for DAY 20 GLACIER BAY impossibly blue Moraine Lake A day at leisure in one of a relaxing 7-night Alaskan Wake to the breathtaking sight and Lake Louise and gaze into the most naturally beautiful cruise. Phil Hoffmann Travel of UNESCO-listed Glacier Bay their glacier-carved depths, locations on Earth. (B,D) is delighted to invite you to a National Park, with its rivers of ringed by mountains and Sail Away dinner at speciality ice and sky-scraping peaks. pines. Today, join an expert DAY 13 JOURNEY restaurant – The Pinnacle Grill. Mountain Heritage Guide for a ABOARD THE ROCKY Cruise Holland America Line ms DAY 21 KETCHIKAN MOUNTAINEER stroll and learn about the rich Nieuw Amsterdam (Verandah This morning, dock in Ketchikan, natural history of the region. Relax in Gold leaf comfort on Stateroom). Day 16 (B,D). set on the shores of the Tongass Tonight, dine at one of the superb the descent from the Rockies. Narrows near one of America’s restaurants at the Fairmont Traverse Kicking Horse Pass, DAYS 17-23 largest wilderness areas. Chateau Lake Louise. (B,D) and cross the Continental Divide (B7,L6,D6) to Kamloops. DAY 22 CRUISE THE DAY 10 LAKE LOUISE Stay Kamloops – DAY 17 CRUISE THE INSIDE PASSAGE TO BANFF accommodation to INSIDE PASSAGE Continue south through the Travel along the Trans-Canada be advised (B,L) Enjoy a day at sea, gliding picturesque Inside Passage. Highway to Banff. Tour Banff then along the Inside Passage. ride the Banff Gondola to the top DAY 14 EN ROUTE DAY 23 VANCOUVER of Sulphur Mountain. Later, meet TO VANCOUVER DAY 18 TRACY ARM, Disembark the cruise this a Canadian Mountie. Tonight, Admire towering snow-capped JUNEAU morning and see all of Canada’s dine at one of the restaurants peaks and incomparable scenery Cruise to the entrance of Tracy spectacular landscapes from at the Fairmont Banff Springs. Stay The Fairmont Waterfront Arm before arriving in Juneau, east to west, in only eight minutes Stay Banff National Hotel – 2 nights (B,L) Alaska’s capital located on the with FlyOver Canada. Afterwards, Park, The Fairmont Banff Gastineau Channel at the foot of transfer to the Vancouver Airport Springs – 3 nights (B,D) DAY 15 VANCOUVER the majestic Coast Mountains. and enjoy lounge access before Embark on a sightseeing tour of boarding the homeward flight. DAY 11 BANFF Vancouver taking in Stanley Park Select from a Freedom of and cultural Granville Island.
japan discovery
SOUTH 18 KOREA
Busan JAPAN
Kyoto Tokyo Osaka Kobe Mastuyama Kochi Kanmon
Miyazaki
Kagoshima Diamond Princess
Escorted by 18 DAY TOUR • 24 MAY – 10 JUNE 2019 Phil Hoffmann Travel Known as the ‘Land of the Rising Sun’, Japan is a world apart – a cultural Galapagos where exists reasons5 an eclectic mélange of sumo wrestling, geishas, sake, karaoke bars, traditional onsen (hot springs), TOUR COST to go ryokan (tatami-matted inns), curious capsule hotels and pachinko parlours. The juxtaposition of PER PERSON neon-drenched modernity with austere shrines, ancient gardens and spiritual mountains makes for a TWIN SHARE $8,399* jarring, yet mesmerising contrast. Join us on a tour taking in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, followed by an amazing 7-night cruise aboard Diamond Princess from Kobe, that even pulls into Busan, South Korea. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $3,239*
DAY 1 ADELAIDE the largest and best collections of our Tokyo guide, we board the WEATHER: TO TOKYO art and archaeological artefacts Nozomi bullet train journey (1st in Japan. Lastly, visit Tokyo class, reserved seat) to Kyoto. Fly from Adelaide to Tokyo, via Spring – clear, bright days. Tower for incomparable views Enjoy a Bento box commuter Singapore, arriving in the early Average 15-18°C across Tokyo, a city of 9.2 million. lunch as the train reaches hours of 25 May. On arrival, Transfering back to the hotel, maximum speeds of 240-320 enjoy a short transfer from enjoy the remains of the day at km/h. Met on arrival by our Kyoto TOUR INCLUSIONS: Tokyo Haneda Airport to our leisure. (B,L) guide, enjoy some sightseeing. §§ Return economy class flights hotel for immediate check-in Visit Sanju Sangendo and from Adelaide including taxes and a good night’s sleep. DAY 3 TOKYO Kiyomizu—a Buddhist temple that §§ 9 nights first class accommodation Stay Grand Prince Hotel New enjoys UNESCO status. Later, Enjoy a further full day of §§ 7 night cruise Takanawa or similar - 4 nights continue to the hotel. (B,L) sightseeing by private bus and on §§ Ambassador Lounge-Singapore (Day 17) foot. Visit Asakusa Temple. Enjoy Note: Our large suitcases will §§ Travel by coach, train, cruise ship DAY 2 TOKYO a spot of shopping at Nakamise travel on ahead of us for delivery §§ Sightseeing per itinerary with entry fees Good morning Tokyo! shopping street. Continue to tonight, so please pack any §§ 32 meals Continue guided exploration Shinjuku, a popular entertainment emergency requisites in your §§ Luggage transfer: Tokyo - Kyoto of Tokyo by private bus and and shopping area. Enjoy a daypack for use, today. on foot. At Shibuya – visit the §§ Escorted from Adelaide teppanyaki dinner. (B,D) Stay Hotel Monterey Kyoto or famous 5-level zebra crossing. §§ Guided by Japanese Tour similar - 3 nights Continue to the Meiji Shrine. Guide on days 2,3,5,6,7,8 DAY 4 TOKYO Dedicated to the deified DAY 6 KYOTO §§ One-way home to airport transfer spirit of Emperor Meiji, the Day at leisure to enjoy the city §§ Pre-departure function, shrine is surrounded by over your way. Included is a pre- Enjoy a guided tour of Kyoto tour documentation 100,000 trees and an oasis loaded PASMO – a smartcard by bus today. Amongst the of serenity and spirituality. used in place of train tickets highlights is the UNESCO- Enjoy some time for shopping and cash on local trains and listed Nijo Castle, built in 1603 in Harajuku or Omotesando buses in Tokyo. There are no as the Kyoto residence of the street – a broad tree-lined guide services today. (B) first Shogun of the Edo Period. precinct. Enjoy lunch at a Continue to the Kyoto Imperial local okonomiyaki restaurant. DAY 5 TOKYO TO KYOTO Palace, erstwhile residence of Continue to the Tokyo National Transfer to Shinagawa station Japan’s Imperial Family until 1868, Museum, which boasts one of by bus. Saying Sayonara to when the emperor and capital was moved from Kyoto to Tokyo. airfare included
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Explore Kyoto in traditional dress – a kimono • Ride the Shinkansen bullet train • Try gastronomic delights reasons5 – okonomiyaki and teppanyaki • Witness the 5-way zebra crossing at Tokyo’s Shibuyu • See coastal Japan to go on a relaxing cruise
Thereafter, enjoy a tea ceremony DAY 8 KYOTO TO NARA hospitality at Dogo Onsen— and fantastic seafood, South experience. The Japanese tea AND OSAKA Japan's oldest hot springs to the Korea’s second-largest city is a ceremony, also called the Way renowned Matsuyama tarts and En route to Osaka, enjoy a visit rollicking port town with lots on of Tea, is a Japanese cultural botchan dango (rice dumplings in to Nara—famed for the Todaiji offer for the visitor. activity involving the ceremonial bean paste), you won't want Temple. Its Great Buddha Hall preparation and presentation of to leave this port! is the largest wooden building DAY 15 KANMON STRAITS matcha – a powdered green tea. in the world and houses the Cruise the stretch of water that Continue to Kinkakuji Temple world's largest bronze statue DAY 12 MIYAZAKI divides Honshu and Kyushu. and visit Gion – Kyoto’s famous of the Buddha Vairocana. Also A resort atmosphere permeates geisha district. Filled with shops, visit national treasure, the Nara Miyazaki, fragranced by blooms DAY 16 KOBE TO OSAKA restaurants and teahouses, it is Deer Park— home to hundreds from local botanical gardens. where geiko and maiko entertain. Disembarking the ship after of freely roaming deer, which Emerald green golf courses, Transfer back to hotel. (B) breakfast, enjoy a bus transfer are considered in Shinto to be some of the best surfing in back to our hotel in downtown messengers of the gods. (B) Japan, and a zoo with the largest Osaka where luggage may be DAY 7 KYOTO number of flamingos in captivity Stay Hotel Nikko Osaka or similar dropped. Rooms will be available Continue guided exploration of in all of Japan add to the festive from 3pm today. Enjoy the day Kyoto by bus. Kyoto is a city rich atmosphere. DAY 9 OSAKA TO KOBE in Osaka at leisure. No guide in history and culture. Wearing Transfer to Kobe port for the service today. kimono while visiting temples and DAY 13 KAGOSHIMA shrines is very popular for tourists departure of the cruise aboard Stay Hotel Nikko Osaka or similar Situated at the top of the and Japanese alike. Enjoy a ‘dress- Diamond Princess. Over the next Satsuma Peninsula, Kagoshima up’ with a difference today. Attired 7 nights, discover a wonderful DAY 17 OSAKA is a mountainous, geothermal in beautiful outfits, enjoy a stroll in array of ports. (B) TO ADELAIDE wonderland of hot springs and the oft-photographed Arashiyama Stay Diamond Princess geysers. The area is also rich Early this morning, transfer Bamboo Forest. Also visit the – 7 nights (7B, 6L, 7D) in modern Japanese history: to Osaka-Kansai Airport for UNESCO-listed Tenryuji Temple, Saigo Takamori and the Satsuma the onward flight to Adelaide the most important temple in Kyoto DAY 10 KOCHI samurai were leaders of the via Singapore, arriving on the Arashiyama district. After returning Dotted with hot springs, historical Meiji Restoration that toppled morning on day 18. As there to our Western garb, visit Fushimi townscapes such as Kochi the shogun and restored the is approximately 6 hours Inari Shrine. Featured in the movie Castle, old sake breweries Emperor to power in 1868. connection between flights, we ‘Memoirs of a Geisha’, Fushimi and traditional markets, have arranged an Ambassador Inari is known for its thousands Kochi is well-preserved. DAY 14 BUSAN Lounge pass. Relax, enjoy a of red Torii gates leading up and shower and something to eat. (B) (SOUTH KOREA) through the sacred forest of Mount DAY 11 MATSUYAMA Inari. Transfer back to hotel. (B) Home to majestic mountains, Famed for it’s celebrated beaches, steaming hot springs 17th-century castle, from the
beijing to st petersburg
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Lake Baikal Yekaterinburg St Petersburg Irkutsk Suzdal Ulan-Ude Vladimir Moscow Ulaanbaatar MONGOLIA KAZAKHSTAN
Beijing
CHINA
28 DAY TOUR • 30 AUGUST – 26 SEPTEMBER 2019
9062km. A trip on the Trans-Mongolian and Trans-Siberian is the biggest train ride of all. Start reasons5 in Beijing – home of the Forbidden City and a chunk of the Great Wall and then head north to to go Hosted from Beijing to St Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia. Following in the footsteps of Genghis Khan - camp in a cosy ger and marvel Petersburg by Deb Machink at Tarbosaurus skeletons. Over the border, get in touch with Buddhism at Ivolginsky Datsan at Ulan Ude. Drop in at Irkutsk and Lake Baikal (bigger than Belgium). Discover Yekaterinburg – final stop for TOUR COST the Romanovs. Explore the beauty of Suzdal, Stalinist Moscow including Red Square and the Kremlin before arriving in the city of tsars – jam-packed with palaces and the legend of the Romanov dynasty. PER PERSON
TWIN SHARE $15,349* DAY 1 BEIJING DAY 5 BEIJING Genghis Khan statue. A city SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $2,699* On arrival, enjoy a transfer TO ULAANBAATAR tour includes the National History Museum and bustling to the hotel. Early transfer to the station for the Sukhbaatar Square. On day 10, Stay Kapok Hotel or similar overnight train to Ulaanbaatar. enjoy a day at leisure – a chance WEATHER: – 4 nights Stay train (B) to pick up snack provisions for Autumn – clear, bright days. the train journeys ahead. DAY 2 BEIJING DAY 6 ULAANBAATAR Average 10-18°C Stay Aloongoo Ger Camp Enjoy the day to relax and take Transfer to the hotel. Enjoy – 2 nights (2B,2L,2D) it easy. Late this afternoon, sightseeing of eclectic and TOUR INCLUSIONS: Stay Tuushin Hotel or a pre-departure meeting will cosmopolitan Ulaanbaatar –on §§ 17 nights 3 star accommodation, precede a Welcome Dinner similar – 2 nights (2B) 1 night guesthouse, 2 nights Mongolia’s endless grass steppe. traditional Mongolian ger of Peking Duck with our Tour Tonight, enjoy a Mongolian DAY 11 ULAANBAATAR §§ 7 nights train (2-berth Leader. (B,D) barbecue. (D) TO ULAN UDE sleeper compartment) Stay Tuushin Hotel or similar §§ Travel by local trains (Chinese, DAYS 3-4 BEIJING Afternoon transfer to the station Mongolian and Russia rolling stock) Good morning Beijing! On DAYS 7-10 ULAANBAATAR & for the overnight train to Ulan §§ Sightseeing per itinerary with entry fees day 3, visit the iconic Great TERELJ NATIONAL PARK Ude – capital of Buryatia – a §§ 30 meals federal subject of Russia located Wall. Back in Beijing, consider On day 7, en route to Terelj National §§ Hosted from Beijing to St Petersburg in Eastern Siberia. exploring Wanfujing Street and Park call in at Ghandaan Khiid, §§ Services of a professional Donghuamen Night Market. Stay train (B) English speaking tour leader Zaisan Memorial and a monastery. On day 4, head to Beijing’s §§ Services of specialist local guides With wide open spaces, stunning symbolic heart – Tiananmen DAY 12 ULAN UDE §§ Pre-departure function, rock formations and nomadic felt Square and into the sprawling tour documentation tents that dot the horizon, our Arriving early into Ulan Ude, magnificence of the Forbidden home for 2 nights is a traditional enjoy immediate hotel check-in City, verboten to commoners ger. On day 8, visit Turtle rock and and breakfast. Later this morning, until 1912. Later, soak up the a nomadic family to experience embark on a city tour, and harmonious ambience of the their lifestyle. On day 9, en route excursion to Ivolginsky Datsan Temple of Heaven. to the capital, visit the gargantuan – a Buddhist complex that has 21
Ride the biggest train ride of them all – from Beijing to St Petersburg • Discover the Great Wall and Forbidden City reasons5 • Dine on Mongolian barbecue and witness the gargantuan statue of Genghis Khan • Stay on the shores of Lake to go Baikal – the world’s deepest lake • Explore the beauty of St Petersburg’s many tsarist palaces
operated continuously even through the famous ornate wooden houses Suzdal – one of Russia’s oldest Kremlin and two cathedrals, plus the Soviet period since 1945. and a visit to a local museum. towns and stuffed to the gunnels the treasure-filled Armory. Late this Stay Baikal Plaza (B) Stay Marriott Courtyard Hotel or with monuments and listed evening, transfer to the station for similar (B) buildings, including several that the overnight train to St Petersburg. DAY 13 ULAN UDE are UNESCO-listed. On day 21, Stay Peter 1 Hotel or similar – TO IRKUTSK AND DAYS 16-19 IRKUTSK arrive into Vladimir – erstwhile 2 nights (3B, 1D) capital of 12th century Russia. LAKE BAIKAL TO YEKATERINBURG Stay train – 1 night Significant buildings survive Free day to further explore Ulan Ude. Day 16 – Afternoon transfer to the from this golden period, two of Tonight, transfer to the station for the station for 3-day journey west to DAYS 26-27 which are UNESCO-listed. Enjoy overnight train to Irkutsk. Yekaterinburg. Late on the evening ST PETERSBURG some exploratory touring, before of day 18, enjoy an arrival transfer Stay train (B) continuing to Suzdal by road. On On day 26 transfer to the hotel to the hotel. On day 19, embark Day 22, embark on an excursion (rooms available later today), before on a walking tour of Russia’s 4th DAY 14 IRKUTSK of Suzdal including the Kremlin a sights tour of St Petersburg - the largest city founded in 1723 by TO LAKE BAIKAL and Wooden Museum. jewel in Russia’s imperial crown. Peter the Great, which sits east of Visit the Peter and Paul Fortress. Arriving this morning, en route to Stay train (1B) the Ural Mountains, in the middle On day 27, explore Peterhof Listvyanka on Lake Baikal, visit of the Eurasian continent, at the Stay Pushkarskaya Sloboda including the Grand Summer the Taltsy Museum of Wooden boundary between Asia and Hotel or similar – 2 nights (1B) Palace and Park. Continue by Architecture and Ethnography. Europe. Forever connected to the hydrofoil back to the city, with a The small village of Listvyanka sits Romanovs (Russia’s Royal family DAYS 23-25 SUZDAL TO visit to the Hermitage Museum at on the shores of Lake Baikal. As big were executed here), we’ll visit the MOSCOW (VIA VLADIMIR) the Winter Palace, which features as Belgium and almost 2km deep, Romanov Church and memorial, AND ST PETERSBURG an incredible art and antiquities the world’s largest freshwater lake the mineral museum and Europe/ collection amassed by Catherine is a Mecca for omul fishing and Day 23 – Transfer from Suzdal Asia Obelisk. the Great. (B) recreation in all seasons. to Vladimir by road. Continuing Stay train – 2 nights (1B) to Moscow by train, enjoy an Stay Chalet, Listvyanka, Lake Baikal (B) Stay Park Inn Yekaterinburg – 2 arrival transfer to the hotel DAY 28 ST PETERSBURG and the remains of the day at DAY 15 LAKE BAIKAL nights (1B,1L) Transfer to St Petersburg leisure. On day 24, embark on TO IRKUTSK Pulkovo Airport for your onward DAYS 20-22 a city tour by bus. Highlights of flight. (B) Transferring back to Irkutsk – a major YEKATERINBURG TO Moscow – Russia’s powerhouse centre for dissidents exiled during SUZDAL (VIA VLADIMIR) include Red Square and St the Decembrist Revolt, embark on a Basils Cathedral. On day 25, Day 20 - Morning transfer to the walking tour with opportunity to see ride the Moscow Metro, visit the station for the overnight train to hong kong international horse racing
(transfer to and from airport)
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Kowloon
Causeway Bay
Victoria Peak
HONG KONG
Aberdeen
8 DAY TOUR • 3-10 DECEMBER 2019
Hong Kong comprising Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and surrounds, is one of Asia’s great cities. In reasons5 December, enjoy a tour packed with incredible inclusions and horseracing highlights as we head to to go Escorted by Happy Valley and the prestigious Longines Hong Kong International Races at Sha Tin Racecourse Chris Dittmar in the New Territories. The tour includes some free time to discover Hong Kong on your own, maybe shop the famous ‘Miracle Mile’ on Nathan Road, the Stanley Markets on Hong Kong Island, and the TOUR COST famous night markets. For the big kids, maybe a visit to Disneyland Hong Kong? PER PERSON DEPART of chatter form the fabric of Comfortably appointed guest TWIN SHARE $5,299* DAY 1 ADELAIDE downtown Hong Kong be that rooms feature plush furnishings, Causeway Bay, Tsim Sha Tsui or contemporary design and offer SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $1,399* Fly late this evening from Mongkok. Immediately exciting, flat-screen TVs, DVD/CD players Adelaide with Cathay Pacific Hong Kong offers a roll-call of and minibar, complimentary direct to Hong Kong. On must-do’s. WiFi plus tea and coffee making WEATHER: arrival, enjoy a private transfer facilities, in-room safe and 24/7 to the hotel. Winter – warm days, low The Park Lane Hotel, room service. Glass-walled humidity. Average 25-27°c Causeway Bay Hong Kong DAY 2 HONG KONG bathrooms with privacy screens —a Pullman Hotel: offer bathrobes, slippers and Good morning Hong Kong! Across the road from Victoria signature cult-brand C.O Bigelow TOUR INCLUSIONS: Arriving early, enjoy a private Park, the Park Lane Hong Kong of New York toiletries. §§ Return economy class flights from transfer and immediate Hotel – a Pullman Hotel is located This evening, enjoy a transfer to Adelaide including taxes. check-in at your hotel. in vibrant Causeway Bay, minutes the Happy Valley Racecourse §§ 6 nights first class accommodation Freshen up, relax with a from the subway station and a for an exciting and fun-filled with early check-in leisurely breakfast and a stone’s throw from tahe city’s night of racing under the lights. §§ Travel by air-conditioned coach chance to explore. most compelling attractions, from At the International Jockey’s §§ Sightseeing per itinerary with entry fees Hong Kong comprising Hong chic designer boutiques and Championship Night Race, §§ 10 meals Kong Island and Kowloon Michelin-starred restaurants to included is your admission badge and surrounds is one of pulsating bars and clubs. Savvy §§ International Jockey’s to the Happy Valley Stand, race Championship Night Race Asia’s great cities. Navigate design, intuitive service and jaw- card, an international buffet its teeming, tightly packed dropping views of the harbour, §§ Sha Tin Racecourse—breakfast/ dinner and unlimited standard barrier draw and Trackwork sidewalks and labyrinthine Victoria Park and the Kowloon bar, beers and house wines for streets and you’re met at skyline combine to make The §§ Longines Races Day Gold package the duration of the races from every turn with neon signage Park Lane the ultimate sanctuary §§ Airport and all relevant transfers in hong Kong 6.30pm-11pm. and One-way home to airport transfer shrieking Cantonese and in Hong Kong for the modern Happy Valley Racecourse: §§ Escorted from Adelaide English slogans. Busy urban nomad. The hotel features three restaurants, bar, casual Happy Valley Racecourse was §§ Gratuities for drivers/guides canteens, markets stuffed to the gunnels with goods café, sauna and fitness centre. built in 1845 to offer horse §§ Services of a professional English racing for the British in Hong speaking tour director and chattels and a Babel §§ Pre-departure function, tour documentation hong kong international
airfare horse racing included
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Revel in the Hong Kong horse racing scene, one of the most prestigious in the world • Special access to morning reasons5 track work and a barrier draw • Take in the view of Hong Kong Harbor and surrounds from Victoria Peak • Try some to go of the delicious local food of Hong Kong • Shop some of the best retail stores and markets you will find in Asia
Kong. The area was previously Sha Tin Racecourse: DAY 5 HONG KONG cosmopolitan cities. Alternatively, swampland, but the only flat Located in Sha Tin in the New Today, enjoy Hong Kong your any keen golfers may want to ground suitable for horse racing Territories, Sha Tin Racecourse way. Alternatively, consider an take an optional tour (at additional on Hong Kong Island. To make is managed by the Hong Kong optional (at additional expense) expense) to Mission Hills Golf way for the racecourse, Hong Jockey Club. Originally built in day tour with lunch to the former Course in neighbouring Shezhen, Kong Government prohibited 1978 with capacity for 35,000 Portuguese colony of Macau. China. (Please note: Pete Dye rice growing by villages in the and one grandstand, it now Reverting to Chinese rule in 1999 Course and Zhang Lianwei surrounding area. The first race has capacity for 85,000 and after nearly 400 years under Course are for Mission Hills ran in December 1846. Today two grandstands, and holds the Portuguese, it is known as members only). This evening, we Happy Valley Racecourse is close to 500 race meets a the Las Vegas of the East for its will reunite for a farewell dinner one of two racecourses in Hong year. It also has 20 stables for casinos. (B) with the group at a popular Hong Kong used by the Hong Kong a capacity of 1,260 horses. Kong restaurant—Ho Le Fook, Jockey Club for horse racing Other features include: DAY 6 HONG KONG including 2 hours of free-flow meets, the other of course being house wines and beer. (B,D) §§ Equine Hospital This morning, enjoy a transfer the Sha Tin Racecourse. The §§ Racing Laboratory to the Sha Tin Racecourse Happy Valley Racecourse and its DAY 8 HONG KONG §§ Equine Swimming Pool for the Longines Hong Kong seven-storey stands are capable TO ADELAIDE §§ Riverside Gallop International Races, where of accommodating approximately the purse is an impressive Early this morning, enjoy 55,000 spectators for the Tonight, consider exploring Tsim HKD$84 million plus. Included a transfer to Hong Kong traditional Wednesday night Sha Tsui Promenade on the is your admission badge to the International Airport for the races. (B,D) Kowloon side for great views of Champion Circle, race card, onward direct flight to Adelaide, the Symphony of Lights. (B) Stay: The Park Lane Hong international buffet with afternoon arriving this evening. (B) Kong— 6 nights. tea and unlimited standard bar, DAY 4 HONG KONG beers and house wines for the DAY 3 HONG KONG This morning, enjoy a half day duration of the races from 12pm- This morning, enjoy a transfer to Hong Kong tour. Visit Victoria 6pm. (B,L) Sha Tin Racecourse to witness Peak with one-way Peak morning track work. Enjoy Tram, Aberdeen Fishing Village DAY 7 HONG KONG with sampan ride and drive breakfast at the track, whilst Enjoy a leisure day to relax, via Repulse Bay and Stanley. enjoying the sight of top trainers shop and sightsee in arguably Returning to the hotel early this putting their horses through one of Asia’s most exciting and the paces before Sunday’s afternoon, the rest of the day Hong Kong International Races. is at leisure. (B) Experience also the Barrier Draw.
russian waterways
Lake OnegaLake OnegaKizhi IslandKizhi Island 24
Lake LadogaLake Ladoga White LakeWhite Lake MandrogriMandrogri FINLANDFINLAND Neva RiverNeva River Goritsy Goritsy Gulf of FinlandGulf of Finland St PetersburgSt Petersburg MS ValentinaMS Valentina Volga / BalticVolga Waterways / Baltic Waterways
ESTONIAESTONIA Volga RiverVolga River RUSSIARUSSIA YaroslavlYaroslavl Uglich Uglich
LATVIA LATVIA Moscow CanalMoscow Canal MoscowMoscow
13 DAY TOUR • DEPARTS 6 SEPTEMBER – 18 SEPTEMBER 2019
A country that conjures up strong images with the mere mention of its name, no one can accuse reasons5 Russia of not being diverse. From its lavish palaces and museums, to rural towns and pioneering to go Escorted by history of space exploration, it’s a nation with so many drawcards even the most seasoned traveller Juile Williams will be kept on their toes. Glimpse into the past with remnants of the Soviet state scattered all around. Then add to the mix a healthy appreciation of the arts and thriving nightlife, and this is a TOUR COST destination that must be on every traveller’s list. PER PERSON DAY 1 ST PETERSBURG space. Enjoy a buffet breakfast Hermitage Theatre, one of the TWIN SHARE $9,295* Arrive St Petersburg. Be met each morning, whilst lunch and oldest theatres in St Petersburg. and transferred to your hotel. dinner are a four-course menu SOLO OCCUPANCY $17,690* Tonight, enjoy a Welcome with a selection of beer, wine and DAY 4 ST PETERSBURG Dinner at a local restaurant. soft drinks available. Take a Hydrofoil ride over the Stay Kempinski Hotel Moika There is an array of entertainment waters of the Neva River to *Depicted pricing based on a Panoramic on offer. Enjoy live music in the State Hermitage. Here, Window Stateroom Category D Cabin. 22. (D) Other pricing on application. the bar each evening. Take experience a special tour before DAY 2 ST PETERSBURG in mouth-watering vodka the museum is open to the public tastings and traditional with an exclusive Hermitage WEATHER: This morning, enjoy a city tour cooking demonstrations of Peacock Clock Ceremony. Autumn – cooler, bright taking in attractions such as blinis and pelmeni dumplings. Acquired by Catherine the Great days. Average 12-20°C St Isaac’s Cathedral, Nevsky Learn the Russian language in 1781, the Peacock Clock is a Prospect and Palace Square. with onboard lessons or large automated clock featuring Afterwards, embark on a take in a history lecture. three life-sized mechanical birds. TOUR INCLUSIONS: guided tour of the amazing Afterwards, tour the museum. §§ 2 nights first class accommodation imperial estate, Peterhof DAY 3 ST PETERSBURG The Hermitage Museum is one Palace. Later this afternoon §§ 10-night luxury river cruise of the largest and oldest in board your river ship. After breakfast, enjoy an §§ Sightseeing per itinerary with entry fees exploratory tour of the lavish the world and features nearly Stay MS Valentina River Ship §§ 35 meals (beer, wine, soft drinks with Catherine Palace and grounds, three million works of art by – 10 nights (11B, 11L, 11D) lunch and dinner on your cruise) constructed in the 18th century masters including Leonardo MS Valentina da Vinci and Michelangelo, §§ Luggage porterage, airport as a summer palace for the arranged across six buildings. charges and tipping Arranged across five Empress and a masterpiece of passenger decks, are a Russian rococo architecture, §§ Escorted from Adelaide restaurant, bar, lounge, sun unrivalled in luxury and scale. DAY 5 LAKE LADOGA §§ Services of a professional deck, fitness centre and Enjoy an afternoon at leisure AND MANDROGI English speaking guide spa. Comfortably appointed back in St Petersburg. Tonight, After cruising through the night, §§ One-way home to airport transfer cabins feature en suite gain an appreciation of Russia’s dock in Mandrogi, a charming §§ Pre-departure function, bathroom, television, heating/ arts scene with a breathtaking village teeming with traditional tour documentation cooling and ample storage private ballet performance at the houses. Afterwards, spend 25
The city of tsars - St Petersburg and it’s imperial treasures including Catherine Palace and the incredible antiquities reasons5 collection at the Winter Palace • Kizhi Island and its amazing wooden architecture • Ancient Uglich with its Kremlin • to go Stalinist Moscow – including the Kremlin and priceless Fabergé eggs at the Armoury • The chance to purchase a ushanka!
time at leisure to look around sightseeing tour illuminates to fallen heroes and victorious The Armory is home to many and browse the handmade the city’s history through its battles and the museum-like treasures, ranging from the trinkets for sale. glorious architecture, including metro with it’s stoic bronze coronation robes of the tsars to Spassky Monastery and the figures and mosaics depicting the famous Carl Fabergé eggs. DAY 6 LAKE ONEGA Church of Elia the Prophet. the great collectivisation for the Later, perhaps gain an insight AND KIZHI ISLAND State. Ballet, the circus, galleries into the history of space Situated on Lake Onega, Kizhi DAY 9 UGLICH stuffed to the gunnels with art exploration with a visit to is home to some of Russia’s Dock in another Golden Ring and antiquities, all form part of the Memorial Museum of most amazing wooden city, Uglich. On a guided tour, Moscow’s artistic scene. And Cosmonautics, situated at the architecture. Explore the visit the Kremlin and the Church then there is Orthodoxy at every base of a 100-metre titanium open-air museum of wooden of St Demetrios on the Blood, turn. The glittering golden domes obelisk. Alternatively, explore buildings and marvel at the built to honour the slain son of of some 600 churches adorn the Tretyakov Art Gallery, Russia’s UNESCO-listed Transfiguration Ivan the Terrible. Alternatively, cityscape. Interiors are packed national gallery. Church, built in 1714 without consider a visit the Hydroelectric with ancient icons and faithful the use of a single nail. Station and Hydropower worshippers. Orthodoxy has DAY 12 MOSCOW helped to define the Russian Engineering Museum. Disembark the river ship. nation, a significance that is DAY 7 WHITE LAKE Marvel at some of Moscow’s palpable in these atmospheric AND GORITSY DAY 10 MOSCOW unique Metro stations, which churches. And then there Today cruise onto the White Dock in Moscow this afternoon. feature chandeliers and marble is the gastronomy. Don’t Lake, then dock in Goritsy, a During any season, Moscow statues. This evening, enjoy a leave Russia without trying small and peaceful farming town. thrills visitors with its artistry, Farewell Dinner, accompanied by fine pancakes filled with wild Your guided tour here includes history and majesty. At the heart traditional Russian folklore. mushrooms and washed down a visit to the Monastery of St of Moscow is the Kremlin and with a nip of vodka. Enjoy an Stay Hotel Baltschug Kempinksi. Cyril on the White Lake and its Red Square – Russia’s bastion insightful tour of Red Square Museum of Icons. of power. Capping one end of and St Basil’s Cathedral. DAY 13 MOSCOW Red Square is the Disneyesque Transfer to the airport in Moscow, DAY 8 YAROSLAVL St Basil’s Cathedral, whilst DAY 11 MOSCOW for your onward flight. (B) along the Kremlin wall sits Today stop in the historic Golden Lenin’s austere black marble Take a guided tour of the Armory Ring city, Yaroslavl. Founded mausoleum. The remains of Museum within the walls of the by Prince Yaroslav the Wise the Soviet state are scattered Kremlin, a historic fortified 15th in 1010, this is one of Russia’s all over the city in the shape of century complex that was once oldest cities, tracing its roots Stalinist architecture, monuments the royal residence of the Tsars. back to the Vikings. Here, a
tuscan experience
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La Spezia Lucca Florence Pisa Tavarnelle San Gimignano Siena
Montepulciano
ITALY
15 DAY TOUR • 7-21 SEPTEMBER 2019*; 5-19 SEPTEMBER 2020** ^connects to Simply Sicily tour 23 Sep – 5 Oct 2019* and 21 Sep to 03 Oct 2020** reasons5 For travellers keen to induldge their passion for authentic Italian food, Renaissance treasures and Hosted from Florence by a deliciously relaxing stay in a 15th century villa in the heart of the Tuscan countryside, the Tuscan to go Renato Di Stefano Experience is 'La Dolce Vita' personified. Not only will this holiday be the most relaxing 5 days ever, there's opportunity to learn more about Italian food combined with a discovery of the riches of this TOUR COST extraordinary region with genial host – Renato Di Stefano. PER PERSON
TWIN SHARE $7,899* DAY 1 FLORENCE Etruscan museum and Roman DAY 7 VERNAZZA TO CASTELLARE theatre. (B,D) AND LE CINQUE TERRE SOLO OCCUPANCY $9,250* DE’ SERNIGI Journey by mini bus to La Spezia Arrive at Florence Santa DAY 4 CASTELLARE – gateway to the legendary DE’ SERNIGI WEATHER: Maria Novella rail station, for Cinque Terre – five villages that the transfer at 1.00pm to villa At leisure. Later, partake in a straddle a picturesque serrated Summer – clear, sunny Castellare de’ Sernigi. Enjoy culinary art session with Renato coastline. Take a boat trip days. Average 20-25°C a delicious welcome lunch and help prepare lunch. This (weather permitting) or a train at the villa. Later, join Renato afternoon, visit the convent trip to Vernazza. This afternoon,
TOUR INCLUSIONS: for an estate tour then relax and church of Santa Maria del consider taking the local train §§ 13 nights accommodation -Villa before a light dinner. (L,D) Carmine al Morrocco founded in to Rio Maggiore to walk the Via Castellare de’ Sernigi 1459 by a former owner of our dell’Amore then visit Manarola §§ 1 night accommodation – Pensione DAY 2 BARGINO— villa! (B,L,D) and Corniglia before returning Sorriso, Vernazza, Cinque Terre ANTINORY WINERY to Vernazza. Perhaps join Renato for dinner (not included) §§ Travel by coach, train & boat per itinerary Enjoy Sunday morning at DAY 5 FLORENCE at a seaside restaurant, then a §§ Sightseeing per itinerary with entry fees leisure. Later, visit Antinory In Piazza Della Repubblica in the heart of Florence, savour a nightcap at the Blue Marlin bar. §§ Culinary art sessions (optional) winery in Bargino for a coffee at Bar Gilli. Stroll through Stay Pensione Sorriso, Vernazza including fresh pasta making degustation of fine wines and lunch (not included). Tonight, Piazza Della Signoria to Galleria – 1 night (B) §§ 30 meals including a help-yourself enjoy a dinner of wood oven Degli Uffizi for a guided tour of breakfast daily, 5 lunches and 11 pizza at a local pizzeria (B,D) the Renaissance treasures. Later, DAY 8 LUCCA AND PISA traditional dinners prepared by visit the Franciscan Basilica of local cook with limited wine* Travel by train to La Spezia then DAY 3 SAN GIMIGNANO Santa Croce, festooned with by mini bus to medieval Lucca – §§ Services of professional guides AND VOLTERRA frescoes by Giotto. (B,D) at selected locations birthplace of composer Puccini Visit San Gimignano. and surrounded by imposing §§ One-way home to airport transfer DAY 6 TAVARNELLE Dominating the Val d’Elsa, it Renaissance walls and beautiful §§ Pre-departure function with antipasti is one of Europe’s best- Enjoy a walk to Tavarnelle and the gardens. Continuing to Pisa, see and wine, tour documentation preserved hill top medieval atmospheric open market in the the Piazza Del Duomo with the *Additional wine can be purchased towns. Continue to medieval piazza. Lunch is at a local taverna famous leaning tower. With prior notice given, catering arrangements Volterra, known for its (not included) and the afternoon Stay Castellare de’ Sernigi can be made for those with an ovo-lacto vegetarian diet or gluten intolerance. is at leisure (B,D) – 7 nights (B,D) 27
15 DAY TOUR • 7-21 SEPTEMBER 2019*; 5-19 SEPTEMBER 2020** Stay at an atmospheric 15th century manor house in the heart of Tuscany • Learn the art of Italian gastronomy ^connects to Simply Sicily tour 23 Sep – 5 Oct 2019* and 21 Sep to 03 Oct 2020** reasons5 in an idyllic setting • Discover San Gimignano and the beauty of Florence • Witness the magic of the Cinque Terre to go • Explore medieval Montepulciano and Siena
DAY 9 TAVARNELLE lunch is at a boutique Brunello dell’Accademia to marvel at Enjoy lunch with spectacular views VAL DI PESA winery, before a visit to medieval Michaelangelo’s ‘David’. Also see of the Val d’Elsa (not included) then Montalcino, famed for Brunello di the Renaissance Treasures at return to Tavernelle for a welcome Stroll to Tavarnelle for coffee, Montalcino wine. (B,L,D) Bargello Museum. (B,D) gelato. Rest of the afternoon is at pastries and time to explore. Later, leisure to rest and make preparations join Renato in the kitchen as he for morning departure. Tonight enjoy prepares a delicious lunch. Rest of DAY 11 SIENA DAY 13 TAVARNELLE a farewell dinner at the villa. (B,D) day at leisure. Dinner (not included) Travel to Siena and explore Walking to Tavarnelle, stroll is at a local restaurant. (B,L) this medieval masterpiece - through the open market square Italy before the Renaissance, as Renato selects ingredients DAY 15 CASTELLARE DE’ DAY 10 MONTEPULCIANO, magically transported to the for a hands-on culinary art SERNIGI TO FLORENCE PIENZA AND MONTALCINO modern day. Tonight, enjoy session and delicious villa lunch. Farewell Castellare de’ Sernigi today dinner at the Villa. (B,D) Dine tonight at a restaurant (not with a 9:00 am transfer to the Florence Discover the hilltop medieval included). (B,L) train station (B) and Renaissance town of Montepulciano and 15th century DAY 12 FLORENCE Why not continue on Renato’s ‘Simply Pienza - capital of Pecorino Travelling to Florence embark DAY 14 BARBERINO Sicily’ – commencing 23 September cheese. Wine tasting and on a guided visit of the galleria Walk to medieval Barberino. 2019 or 21 September 2020.
ABOUT YOUR HOST RENATO DI STEFANO ABOUT THE SETTING IN SICILY Renato Di Stefano has a passion for Italy, Italian food and the romantic Nestled in the Chianti hills, overlooking valleys rich in history, is the Italian language. From an early age, under his Nonna’s guidance, Renato 15th century manor house - Castellare de’ Sernigi. Once owned by learned the correlation between choice, fresh ingredients (often gathered wealthy merchants and patrons of the arts – the Sernigi family, Its at local markets) and delicious meals. His childhood experiences together enviable location in the heart of Tuscany in the thousand-year-old with the repertoire of tips and tricks learned while helping Nonna prepare hamlet of Palazzuolo, a stone’s throw from Siena, San Gimignano family meals, laid the foundations for Renato’s love of good food and and Florence, makes Castellare de’ Sernigi an idyllic base. traditional Italian cooking. As a TAFE lecturer for many years, Renato Lovingly restored, the finely appointed and fully air-conditioned introduced the concept of teaching the Italian language and culture through 7-bedroom villa each with Tuscan views and en suite its cuisine, giving students a small taste of the broad and varied gastronomy bathroom is furnished with antiques, two large upstairs of Italy’s regions. Considered a great concept, Renato was invited to run sitting rooms with picturesque views, spacious dining and classes at Phil Hoffmann Travel as part of our ‘Lifestyles’ series. living room, well-equipped kitchen and cellar. Surrounding Hosting tours in Italy since 2002, Renato’s ‘Tuscan Experience’ offers an the villa, in the lovely gardens are furnished seating areas, indulgent and relaxing stay at a 15th century villa combining Italy’s incredible a large stone terrace with arbour covered al fresco dining gastronomy with exploration in beautiful places. area, and swimming pool with surrounding stone deck.
croatia & the adriatic
28 Zagreb CROATIA Istria Plitvice Lakes
SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO BOSNIA- HERCEGOVINA
Split
Hvar ITALY Korcula Dubrovnik MV Summer Mljet
18 DAY TOUR • 8 SEPTEMBER – 25 SEPTEMBER 2019
If your Mediterranean fantasies feature pleasant days by azure water in the shade of ancient walled reasons5 towns, Croatia is the place to turn those dreams into stunning reality. Poised between the Balkans to go Escorted by and Europe, this land has passed between competing kingdoms, empires and republics for Annemarie Hundhammer millennia. This is a land steeped in history, where the gastronomy is extraordinary, the landscapes are peerless and the island-speckled coast - one big attraction. Explore Zagreb, Opatija, Plitvice TOUR COST Lakes and Split, then board a 7-night cruise. Loll on a sun lounger, and if that sounds too relaxing – snorkel, swim and explore gorgeous towns, culminating in 3 nights at the walled city of Dubrovnik. PER PERSON
TWIN SHARE $8,359* DAY 1 ADELAIDE Enjoy an unique truffle hunting UNESCO-listed Diocletian’s Palace. TO ZAGREB experience at Karlic farm. Step inside this impressive Roman Continue to the village of monument and you’ll see dozens of SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $2,779* Fly from Adelaide to Zagreb, Motovun and the seaside resort bars, restaurants and shops thriving via Dubai of Rovinj, before a later wine amidst the atmospheric old walls tasting at Kozlovic winery. (B) where Split has been humming WEATHER: DAY 2 ZAGREB Stay Hotel Jakov or similar - 1 night along for millennia. (B) Autumn – warm, sunny On arrival in Zagreb, enjoy a Stay Hotel Marul or similar days. Average 25-28°C transfer to the hotel for early DAY 5 OPATIJA TO - 1 night check-in and the rest of the day at leisure. PLITVICE LAKES TOUR INCLUSIONS: DAY 7 SPLIT Stay Best Western Astoria Driving east, arrive at the §§ Return economy class flights This afternoon, transfer to Split Zagreb or similar - 2 nights UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes. from Adelaide including taxes Within the boundaries of this Harbor to board our ship. Anchor’s forested national park, 16 aweigh tomorrow, so enjoy more §§ 8 nights 4 star accommodation (with DAY 3 ZAGREB early check-in—Zagreb, Dubrovnik) crystalline lakes tumble into each time to explore Split with a guided This city rewards those on §§ 7 night 4 star Croatia cruise other via a series of waterfalls and tour. Later, return to the ship for a foot. On an easy paced Welcome Meet and Greet cocktail §§ Travel by private bus, ship and cascades. Some 18km of wooden walking tour, discover the reception—opportunity to meet public bus on Dubrovnik Card footbridges and pathways snake gems of Zagreb including the around the edges and across the the Captain and Crew and fellow §§ Sightseeing per itinerary with entry Kaptol settlement, Cathedral, rumbling water, making this one of passengers before a relaxing fees plus Dubrovnik Card Dolac farmer’s market, the prettiest places in Europe. (B) onboard dinner. (B,D) §§ 24 meals (on cruise—inc choice Upper Town's red-roof and Stay Hotel Degenija or similar MV Summer—Launching in June of wine, beer or soft drink with cobblestone glory peppered - 1 night 2019, the state-of-the-art MV lunch, fresh fruit, bottled water) with church spires, the Summer is a well-appointed 43m §§ Luggage porterage Parliament and more. (B) DAY 6 PLITVICE LAKES ship offering 18 air-conditioned §§ Escorted from Adelaide TO SPLIT twin or double en suite cabins §§ Services of a professional English DAY 4 ZAGREB TO for 36 guests and free WiFi. The Continuing south, later arrive speaking tour director ISTRIA AND OPATIJA air-conditioned upper deck offers at Split. A blend of ancient and §§ One-way home to airport transfer Istria is the perfect getaway single-seating dining, bar area with modern, dynamic and buzzing §§ Pre-departure function, with its rustic landscapes, LCD TV and al fresco lounge area. Split is Croatia’s second largest tour documentation beautiful hilltop towns, The 200 sq m lounging sundeck city. Centrepiece of Split is the gastronomy and culture. is equipped with sun-shades airfare included
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Zagreb - a city made for strolling and studded with secessionist Neo-baroque and art deco buildings • The reasons5 natural beauty of the Plitvice Lakes • Diocletian’s extraordinary Palace in Split • Cruising to the islands dotted to go along Croatia’s stunning Dalmatian Coast • The walled city of Dubrovnik
and deck loungers, two al fresco DAY 9 HVAR TO VIS DAY 12 MJLET TO stunning views of the Old Town showers (perfect for rinsing off Anchor’s aweigh early this STON AND SLANO encircled by massive 16th century after an ocean dip), Jacuzzi and morning as we cruise towards the The enchanting village is our stone walls and the beautiful rear access platform and ladders beautiful island of Bisevo, to the destination this morning. Elaphiti Islands. Dubrovnik’s for easy access to the glittering magnificent Blue Cave*. Continue Mainland Slano is a peaceful, well-preserved buildings range waters of the Adriatic sea. Enjoy to Vis—erstwhile strategic traditional fishing village and from baroque St. Blaise Church a daily buffet breakfast, 4-course Yugoslav naval base, and today gateway to Ston, a fortified to Renaissance Sponza Palace lunch with choice of wine, beer an island with an unique charm village famed for its oysters. After and Gothic Rector’s Palace, now or soft drink, daily fresh fruit and that harks back to a bygone era. exploring the medieval ramparts, a history museum. Paved with botted water. Later, enjoy a tasting experience visit an oyster farm for shucked limestone, the pedestrianised Stradun (or Placa) is lined with Stay MV Summer - 7 nights of white wine crafted from the samples. Overnight in Port. (B,L) distinct grape, Vugava, a varietal shops and restaurants. Later DAY 8 SPLIT TO BOL cultivated here since ancient DAY 13 SLANO transfer back to the hotel. (B) AND HVAR times. Overnight in Port. (B,L) TO DUBROVNIK Stay Hotel More or similar - 3 nights Anchors aweigh this morning for *- subject to weather conditions. Anchor’s aweigh early this the departure to the charming morning as we cruise to DAY 15 DUBROVNIK island of Brac. Enjoy a swim stop DAY 10 VIS TO KORCULA Dubrovnik. Before reaching Gruz at Zlatni Rat (Golden Cape) beach Anchor’s aweigh early this Harbor, we cruise alongside Today, enjoy a full day tour to near the quaint fishing village of morning as we head towards the ancient city walls, enjoying an neighboring Montenegro. Enjoy Bol. After lunch at the Pakleni island of Korcula—birthplace of on-deck lunch. After docking, the Old Town of Kotor, a boat trip Islands, cruise to the jet-set Marco Polo, rich in vineyards, enjoy a guided walking tour. to a small island and afternoon island of Hvar. The longest and olive groves, small villages, and Tonight, enjoy a Captain’s swimming at Budva, renowned sunniest island in the Adriatic, harbouring a glorious Old Town Farewell Dinner with live music for its sandy beaches.(B,L) Hvar's interior hides abandoned which we’ll explore on a guided and entertainment. (B,L,D) ancient hamlets, craggy peaks, walk. Overnight in Port. (B,L) DAY 16 DUBROVNIK vineyards and the lavender fields DAY 14 DUBROVNIK A day of leisure to enjoy more of that the island is famous for. DAY 11 KORCULA This morning after breakfast, beautiful Dubrovnik, with your Enjoy a short presentation on TO MLJET disembark MV Summer. Enjoy a Dubrovnik Card. (B) this natural product and tour of transfer to our hotel where we’ll Hvar. Boasting plenty of lively Cruising to seductive Mljet, consider be staying for the next 3 nights. DAY 17 DUBROVNIK restaurants, bars and cafes, a stroll on the famous salt lakes Our rooms will not be available TO ADELAIDE there is no shortage of places to in stunning Mljet National Park for until 3pm, but our luggage will be enjoy a drink or dinner tonight. which entry is of course included or Late this morning after breakfast, safely stored. With our Dubrovnik Overnight in Port. (B, L) perhaps hire at own cost - a bike, enjoy a transfer to the airport for the scooter or kayak! (B,L) Card, enjoy the Old Town, 6 onward flight to Adelaide, via Dubai, museums, 2 art galleries plus a arriving the evening of Day 18. (B) cable car to the top of Mt Srd, for
the five 'stans
30 KAZAKHSTAN Almaty
Bishkek UZBEKISTAN Karakol Khiva Tashkent Chon Kemin Jeti Oguz Bukhara KYRGYZSTAN Khujand Darvaza Samarkand PLEASE SUPPLY Sary Tag TAJIKISTAN MAP DETAILSAshgabat Dushanbe TURKMENISTAN CHINA
IRAN
28 DAY TOUR • 8 SEPTEMBER – 5 OCTOBER 2019
Stretching from the Caspian Sea to the borders of western China, the five 'stans are the nations of Kazakhstan, reasons5 Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, crossroads of an intricate web of trading routes known to go Escorted by for millennia as the Silk Road. Comprising a magical medieval blue-domed cities, saw-tooth mountains, kinetic Patricia Brougham bazaars, steppe grassland, desert, yurts, rock formations, fertile valleys and rivers, join a modern-day caravan on an epic adventure to a less-visited part of the planet. Shrouded in legend, romance and mystery, this journey TOUR COST promises to offer one of the richest travel experiences ever. A sell-out in 2018, secure your place in 2019. PER PERSON DAY 1 ADELAIDE horsemanship by skilled Kyrgyz DAYS 9-10 KARAKOL TWIN SHARE $17,950* TO ALMATY horsemen. Later, board a craft TO BISHKEK AND ALMATY for two hours of fun on the fast- SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $3,650* Fly from Adelaide to Almaty On day 9, drive around the south flowing Chon Kemin River. via Dubai. shore of Issyk Kul Lake and Stay Ashu Guesthouse – 2 nights continue to tree-lined Bishkek, WEATHER: DAY 2 ALMATY (2B,2L,2D) capital of Kyrgyzstan, where on arrival, embark on a walking tour. Autumn – comfortable temperatures. Arriving in Almaty this DAYS 6-8 CHON KEMIN On day 10, enjoy further exploration Average 20-30°C afternoon, transfer to the hotel VALLEY TO KARAKOL of the tsarist-planned city of for a well-deserved rest. AND JETI OGUZ Bishkek’s sights, before returning Stay Le Shera Park Inn—2 to Almaty. On day 6, drive to the Cossack TOUR INCLUSIONS: nights (D) outpost of Karakol, skirting the Stay Park Hotel Bishkek §§ Return economy class flights north shore of Issyk Kul – the - 1 night and Shera Park Inn from Adelaide including taxes DAY 3 ALMATY Almaty - 1 night (B,L,D) §§ 25 nights moderate/first second largest alpine lake after Situated in the shadows of class accommodation Lake Titicaca. On day 7, travel the Tian Shan Mountains, §§ Transport by coach, minivan, 4WD and to nearby Jeti Oguz to see the DAYS 11-12 ALMATY Afrosiab train—Tashkent—Samarkand former capital – Almaty is the extraordinary formations of red TO DUSHANBE cultural and commercial hub of §§ Sightseeing per itinerary with entry fees sandstone cliffs known as the On day 11, fly to Dushanbe, capital §§ 73 meals Kazakhstan. Explore Almaty. ‘seven bulls’. Continue to the of Tajikistan. Totally unspoiled by §§ Mineral water (2 x .5l bottles daily) (B,L,D) magnificent Oguz Valley glacier. tourism, this country is delightfully §§ All tips and gratuities Formerly known as Przewalski, hospitable. On arrival, explore the §§ Escorted from Adelaide DAYS 4-5 ALMATY TO the pretty town now called fortress town of Hissar. On day §§ Services of a professional English CHON KEMIN VALLEY Karakol was once named after 12, explore Dushanbe, a ‘garden speaking tour director On day 4, cross the border an intrepid 19th century explorer city’, with it's plantain and poplar - §§ One-way home to airport transfer into Kyrgyzstan at Black River. who also gave his name to the lined boulevards, plus large parks §§ Pre-departure function, rare Przewalski’s horse. On irrigated by canals and channels. tour documentation Following the Chuy River, day 8, visit his memorial and an §§ Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, China, reach serene Chon Kemin, Stay Sheraton Hotel – 2 nights Turkmenistan visas a valley flanked by snow- animal rehab centre. (2B,2L,2D) capped mountains. On day 5, Stay Hotel Tagaytay – 3 nights watch a fantastic exhibition of (3B,3L,3D) airfare included
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Follow the legendary Silk Route • Stay in cosy lakeside chalets at breathtaking Iskanderkul Lake • Samarkand - reasons5 the ‘Rome of the Orient’ • Bukhara – and its buildings that span a millennia of history • The awesome spectacle of to go Darvaza gas crater
DAY 13 DUSHANBE DAY 17 TASHKENT spanning a millennium of history. DAY 23 KHIVA TO DASHOGUZ TO ISKANDERKUL LAKE TO SAMARKAND Most of Bukhara is an architectural AND DARVAZA Travel by 4WD vehicles high Board the new high-speed train, preserve, full of minarets, a giant Cross the border into Turkmenistan. up into the Fann Mountains to the Afrosiab, for Samarkand. “We fortress and remnants of a once- Visit the fort at Dashoguz then Iskanderkul Lake. Enjoy lunch with travel not for trafficking alone, by vast market complex. Visit the 19th continue to Darvaza gas crater, a local family at Sary Tag, a village hotter winds our fiery hearts are century Fayzulla Khodjaev house. known as ‘the door to hell’. located beneath rugged mountain fanned. For lust of knowing what Stay Minorai-Kalon Hotel – 3 nights Stay To be advised – Darvaza (B,L,D) peaks punctuated by glaciers. should not be known we take the (3B,3L,3D) Tonight, stay in lakeside chalets. Golden Road to Samarkand”. These DAY 24-26 DARVAZA Stay Iskander Kul Turbaza (B,L,D) final lines of James Elroy Flecker’s DAYS 20-21 BUKHARA TO ASHGABAT 1913 poem “The Golden Journey to Surrounded by the vast expanse On day 24, drive to Ashgabat. Enjoy DAY 14 ISKANDER KUL Samarkand” evoke the romance of of the Kyzyl Kum Desert, Bukhara a day at leisure. On day 25, visit the LAKE TO KHUJAND Uzbekistan’s glorious city. UNESCO-listed Nissa, which was still retains the atmosphere of an Stay Hotel Grand Samarkand capital of the Parthian Empire more Drive north, climbing high ancient Silk Road city. Over 2 days, above the Zerafshan Valley. – 2 nights (2B,2L,2D) than two millennia ago. Later visit explore Ark Fortress, the crumbling Descending to the edge of the the Turkmenbashi Mausoleum. Day city wall and Samanid Mausoleum. fertile Fergana Valley lined with DAY 18 SAMARKAND 26, enjoy a city tour of Ashgabat, Stroll through the warren of narrow exploring the gleaming golden- orchards and cotton fields, Known as the 'Rome of the Orient', medieval streets of the old city domed capital with its marble continue to Khujand – Tajikistan’s Samarkand was a flourishing city to the covered bazaar, various buildings and impressive statues. second largest city through the when Rome and Babylon were mosques and Labi Hauz pond. Often described as the North Korea 5-km long Shahrston Tunnel. founded. Visit breathtaking Registan of Central Asia, Turkmenistan is a Stay Khujand Deluxe Hotel (B,L,D) Square, where the finest of buildings DAY 22 BUKHARA TO KHIVA ’stan’ like no other. in Asia dominates the most public DAYS 15-16 KHUJAND place in Samarkand. Intricate tile- Drive across the Kyzyl Kum Desert Stay Grand Turkmen Hotel – 2 TO TASHKENT work and fluted cobalt tile domes to Khiva. En route, look out for wild nights (3B,3L,3D) camels, and eagles soaring high On day 15, explore the labyrinthine provide a spectacular vista. Visit above the sand dunes. The city of DAY 27-28 ASHGABAT Khujand Bazaar before continuing also Tamerlane's mausoleum, the TO ADELAIDE via Oybek to Tashkent – renowned observatory of Ulugbek and the Khiva has retained its exotic image for its numerous mosques, the Shahi-Zinda Necropolis. of a medieval oriental town thanks Early morning of day 27, fly from earliest written Koran, fountains, to the older province known as Ashgabat via Dubai to Adelaide, parks and tree-lined streets. On DAY 19 SAMARKAND Ichan-Kala. See Khiva's famous arriving Adelaide on the evening of day 16, explore Tashkent. TO BUKHARA architectural monuments. day 28. Stay City Palace Hotel (2B,2L,2D) Drive to Bukhara. Central Asia’s Stay Orient Star (B,L,D) holiest city, Bukhara has buildings
experience egypt
32 Cairo Giza
EGYPT
Luxor
Kom Ombo
LIBYA Aswan
Abu Simbel (optional excursion)
12 DAY TOUR • 15 SEPTEMBER – 26 SEPTEMBER 2019
With sand-covered tombs, behemoth-sized pyramids and towering Pharaonic temples, Egypt reasons5 brings out the explorer in all of us. In Luxor, visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Valley of to go Escorted by the Kings, where Tutankhamun’s tomb was unearthed. See Tutankhamun’s solid gold funerary mask Anna Vickery in Cairo’s Egyptian Museum. Hop off a Nile river cruiser to visit the temple at Kom Ombo and Esna Temple. In Aswan, enjoy a colonial high tea at the Old Cataract Hotel. TOUR COST PER PERSON DAY 1 ADELAIDE witness the priceless treasures of King Zhoser’s famous Step TO CAIRO recovered from the tomb of Pyramid. When Memphis was SOLO OCCUPANCY boy King Tutankhamun by capital, Saqqara served as a $6,929* Fly from Adelaide to Cairo, archaeologist Howard Carter. vast necropolis. Today, Saqqara via Dubai. TWIN SHARE $6,099* Continue to the Citadel to see features numerous discovered DAY 2 CAIRO the once glorious fortification tombs and pyramids. (B,L) and the Mosque of Mohamed Enjoy an arrival transfer to our WEATHER: Ali. Capping the day, enjoy lunch DAY 5 CAIRO TO ASWAN hotel. Please note, rooms will and opportunity to explore the This morning, fly south to Aswan. Summer – warm, bright days. not be available until 3pm, alleyways of the Khan-el-Khalili Sitting on a wide, languorous Average 30-35°C although every effort will be Bazaar. Later tonight enjoy and beautiful section of the Nile, made to have rooms available a welcome dinner. (B,L,D) where the life-giving waters flow TOUR INCLUSIONS: as soon as possible. Tonight, gently down from Lake Nasser enjoy a River Nile dinner §§ Return economy class flights DAY 4 CAIRO around dramatic black-granite cruise with local entertainment from Adelaide including taxes. Today, discover the treasures boulders and palm-studded including a belly dancer. §§ Flights Cairo-Aswan/ Luxor-Cairo at Giza Plateau and beyond, islands, Aswan is easy on Stay Intercontinental Semiramis §§ 6 nights first class accommodation with a visit firstly to the mighty the eye. In ancient times its or similar – 3 nights (D) Pyramids – Cheops, Chephren quarries provided the granite §§ 3 nights first class river and Mycerinus and enigmatic used for so many sculptures cruiser accommodation DAY 3 CAIRO Sphinx at Giza Plateau. and obelisks including one of §§ Travel by air-conditioned Good morning Cairo! With Constructed from over 2.5 Queen Hatshepsut’s which lies coach and riverboat a population of some 22 million limestone blocks it is abandoned in the bedrock. Visit §§ Sightseeing per itinerary with entry fees million, the African mega-city thought to have taken more than the Aswan High Dam and the §§ 21 meals (inc Afternoon Tea of Cairo is chaotic, but at 20 years to construct Cheops granite quarries. Sail to Agilika at the Old Cataract Hotel) the same time, beautiful and alone. Continue to Memphis, Island for a guided tour of Philae §§ Luggage porterage beguiling. Start with a visit to the first capital of ancient Egypt Temple. This afternoon, join the Egyptian Museum. Housing §§ Escorted from Adelaide and Saqqara – purportedly the likes of Winston Churchill the world’s largest collection home of the prototype to the and Agatha Christie before you, §§ Services of a professional English of Pharaonic antiquities, Great Pyramids at Giza – that with a colonial-style afternoon speaking tour director tea at the Old Cataract Hotel. §§ One-way home to airport transfer Stay Movenpick Aswan §§ Pre-departure function, or similar (B,AT) tour documentation airfare included
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The Pyramids at Giza Plateau • Afternoon tea at the Old Cataract Hotel • Cruising the River Nile • Luxor’s Valley reasons5 of the Kings, and the gargantuan Temple of Karnak • The Pharaonic treasures at the Egyptian Museum. to go
DAY 6 ASWAN DAY 8 LUXOR of the temple is the beginning tour Coptic Cairo, the district’s Consider an optional excursion After breakfast, explore the of the Avenue of Sphinxes that famous Hanging Church and by road to the famous rock-cut treasures of the West Bank ran all the way to the temples at also Ben Ezra Synagogue. temple of King Ramses II, the of the Nile where lies the Karnak 3km to the north, and According to local folklore, the Great Builder, at Abu Simbel (cost necropolis of ancient Thebes. which is now almost entirely synagogue is located on the site $249pp). The excursion departs Stop for a photo of the Colossi excavated. Of the original pair of where baby Moses was found. very early on day 6 and returns in of Memnon - two giant seated pink-granite obelisks that flanked Tonight enjoy a farewell dinner. time for our touring arrangements figures of Amenhotep III. In the entrance, one remains while (B,D) after breakfast today. Undertake the nearby Valley of the Kings, the other stands in the Place a visit to a Nubian village and visit some of the pharaohs de la Concorde in Paris. Later, DAY 11 CAIRO embark on a traditional Nile tombs, then continue to the transfer to Luxor airport for the TO ADELAIDE flight to Cairo. felucca sailing boat cruise. On colonnaded temple of Queen Morning at leisure. This Stay Intercontinental Semiramis conclusion of our tour, we transfer Hatshepsut, one of the rare afternoon, transfer to Cairo or similar – 2 nights (B) to our stylish Nile cruiser for female pharaohs. (B,L,D) airport for the onward flight to embarkation. Adelaide via Dubai, arriving on DAY 10 CAIRO Stay MS Nile Dolphin or similar DAY 9 LUXOR TO CAIRO the evening of day 12. (B) – 3 nights (B,L,D) This morning, after At the Dahshur necropolis, disembarkation from the Nile discover the Red Pyramid, DAY 7 ASWAN TO KOM cruiser, visit Luxor’s East largest of the three major OMBO AND LUXOR Bank for some further touring. pyramids located the royal necropolis of Dahshur outside Early this morning, set sail for Discover the gargantuan Cairo. Named after it’s rusty Kom Ombo – a temple dedicated Karnak temple complex. reddish hue, it is the third to the falcon-headed Horus and Walk through the avenue of largest Egyptian pyramid, after crocodile god, Sobek. Later ram-headed sphinxes, past Cheops and Chephren at Giza dock at Edfu and visit Edfu the statue of Rameses II, Plateau, and believed to be Temple. Tonight, don traditional to the vast Hypostyle Hall, ancient Egypt’s first successful Egyptian galabeyas, for a fun- housing 134 giant decorated attempt at engineering a true filled Egyptian dinner, as the ship columns. Continue to Luxor smooth-sided pyramid. Later, sails north to Luxor. (B,L,D) Temple. Whilst the temple is less complex than Karnak, it is nonetheless impressive. In front
discover persia
TURKMENISTAN 34
IRAN Tehran
Kashan Esfahan
Yazd
Persepolis Shiraz
16 DAY TOUR • 21 SEPTEMBER – 6 OCTOBER 2019
With opulent mosques and palaces, crumbling ancient ruins, and locals eager to make your reasons5 acquaintance - you may be surprised by Iran’s hidden treasures and legendary hospitality. Be to go Escorted by welcomed by the curious locals as they show you their land and their customs. Among Iran’s stellar Jo McLaren attractions are the long-dead city of Persepolis, Yazd – birthplace of Zoroastrianism, Shiraz and beautiful Esfahan. Discover a slice of paradise in Persian gardens, get an authentic experience TOUR COST mingling with the locals at the buzzing bazaars and try outstandingly delicious Persian food. PER PERSON
TWIN SHARE $7,699* DAY 1 ADELAIDE DAY 4 TEHRAN Stay Dad Hotel or similar – TO TEHRAN TO KASHAN 2 nights SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $1,269* Fly from Adelaide to Tehran, Drive to Kashan, a merchant via Dubai. town known for its high-quality DAY 6 YAZD ceramics, silks, carpets and fine This morning, explore the TOUR INCLUSIONS: DAY 2 TEHRAN houses. Visit the lush Fin Garden UNESCO-listed Old City. Visit the Dolat Abad Garden and §§ Return economy class flights On arrival in Tehran later this - a historic and classical Persian Amir Chakmaq complex, then from Adelaide including taxes morning, enjoy a transfer to garden. Stop also at Borujerdi House. Tonight, experience walk through the narrow kuches §§ 13 nights 3 star accommodation our hotel for immediate early Iranian hospitality with a visit to a (lanes). Later, visit two vestiges (with early check-in/late check-in, with the rest of the local home for dinner. (B,D) of Yazd’s Zoroastrian heritage check-out—Tehran) day to relax. on a trip to the Fire Temple and Stay Tehran Grand Hotel or Stay Parsi Hotel or similar §§ Travel by private air- the Towers of Silence. In the conditioned bus similar – 2 nights DAY 5 KASHAN TO YAZD Zoroastrian religion, fire and §§ Sightseeing per itinerary water are agents of ritual purity. TEHRAN Continuing on the Silk Road to the with entry fees DAY 3 The fire in the Atashkadeh Fire UNESCO-listed city of Yazd, an en §§ 17 meals Good morning Tehran! Enjoy Temple is said to have been route stop is made at the old clay a full day tour. Highlights continuously burning since §§ Luggage porterage house town of Na’in and Aqda include the opulent UNESCO- 470 AD. The intriguing Towers for a Persian lunch. Arriving into §§ Escorted from Adelaide listed Golestan Palace, of Silence are part of the Yazd late this afternoon, a visit is §§ Services of a professional the treasure-filled National Zoroastrian tradition of raised made to a famous confectionery English speaking tour director Museum, the Jewelry circular structures where the maker. The ancient, rustic desert §§ One-way home to airport transfer Museum with its impressive dead are laid out to be picked city of Yazd was a major stop on array of crown jewels and the clean by scavenger birds. This §§ Pre-departure function, the caravan routes to Central Asia Grand Bazaar of Tehran. (B) evening, travel to the village of tour documentation during the Silk Road period. It's Taft for a simple dinner. (B,D) §§ Facilitation of Authorisation also known as the heart of the Code (for procurement of Zoroastrian religion, which dates Tourist Visa - see conditions) back over 4,000 years and was the state religion before the arrival of Islam. (B,L) airfare included
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Explore the sprawling Sa'd Abad Palace, Museum complex and their 18 palaces • Explore the remains of Persepolis reasons5 – onetime centre of the Persian Empire • Witness the Towers of Silence in Yazd • Visit the jewel in Persia’s crown, to go the beautiful town of Esfahan • Enjoy a simple Persian meal amongst the scent of pomegranate and tamarind trees
DAY 7 YAZD TO SHIRAZ the additions of subsequent of tree-lined boulevards, DAY 14 TEHRAN On the 6 hour drive to Shiraz, en kings. By the 4th century BC, Persian gardens and important Explore more of Tehran today route stop at the ice-houses of Persepolis was an elaborate Islamic buildings giving it with a visit to the sprawling Sa'd Abarkuh. The Abarkuh Cyprus project of palaces, treasuries a stunning visual appeal. Abad Palace and Museum – a – a 4,500 year-old tree is the and necropolis, illustrating Embark on a walk through 104-hectare complex which is oldest in Iran. Evening at leisure unsurpassed artistic excellence. gargantuan Imam Square home to 18 palaces, most of in Shiraz. (B) Inevitably, the city attracted (second largest in the world). them converted into museums. the envy of powerful rivals and Rest of the day at leisure. (B) Stay Shiraz Royal Hotel Used as a royal summer in 330 BC it was all but razed or similar – 3 nights residence during the Pahlavi to the ground by the armies of DAY 12 ESFAHAN period (from 1925-1979), before Alexander the Great. While the DAY 8 SHIRAZ Continue exploring Esfahan with the monarchy was overthrown ruins we explore today merely a guided visit to Vank Cathedral, in the Revolution, the palaces Heartland of Persian culture hint at Persepolis’ former glory, located in the Armenian quarter offer a fascinating glimpse for over 2000 years, Shiraz is excavations in the 1930s have of the city, and where disciples into the opulent lifestyle of the home to splendid gardens and helped restore some of the are still allowed to practice their overthrown Shah of Iran. Later, exquisite mosques. On a guided features. (B) religion in peace. Esfahan also continue to Tabiat Nature Bridge walk, explore the evocative boasts a wonderful bazaar. for some afternoon exploration. Vakil Bazaar and the Khan DAY 10 SHIRAZ Consider browsing for fabrics, Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner Citadel. This afternoon, visit the TO ESFAHAN spices, jewellery and other in Darband – a charming Tehrani vast complex of Eram Garden. On the 6 hour drive to Esfahan, treasures. (B) suburb. (B, D) Following this, visit the tombs an en route stop is made at of Persian poets and literary the archaeological site of DAY 13 ESFAHAN DAY 15 TEHRAN juggernauts - Hafez and Sa'di. (B) Pasargadae, an ancient city built TO TEHRAN TO ADELAIDE by Cyrus the Great that precedes DAY 9 SHIRAZ This morning, on the drive back Enjoy late check-out today, Persepolis. Remains of day at to Tehran, an en route stop is before our afternoon transfer Enjoy a morning tour of leisure. (B) made at Qom – Iran’s second to Tehran Iman Khomeini Persepolis and Nagsh-e-Rostam. Stay Sarfir Hotel or similar most holy city. Back in Tehran, International Airport for the Built on the slopes of Mt Rahmat, – 3 nights visit the Abgineh Museum. onward flight to Adelaide arriving UNESCO-listed Persepolis was Remains of day at leisure. (B) on the evening of Day 16. (B) intended as a showcase of the DAY 11 ESFAHAN Achaemenid empire, designed Stay Tehran Grand Hotel or to awe visitors with its scale Known as the jewel in Persia’s similar – 2 nights and beauty. Over 150 years, crown, beautiful erstwhile capital the city was embellished with Esfahan offers a profusion
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Sydney Adelaide
Canberra
6 DAY TOUR • 23 SEPTEMBER – 28 SEPTEMBER 2019
Developed in 1988 as a grand, one-off floral tribute to mark Australia’s Bicentenary and reasons5 Canberra’s 75th anniversary, Floriade has become Canberra’s most iconic annual tourism event to go Escorted by and Australia’s premier spring festival. Witness floral displays of more than a million planted Kim Manning bulbs and annuals and a diverse, ever-expanding program of music, cultural celebrations, food and wine, horticultural workshops and entertainment at Australia’s premier spring festival. Plus TOUR COST enjoy some time in Sydney. Join us for the Canberra Floriade in September 2019. PER PERSON DAY 1 ADELAIDE lunch. Visit the summit of Mt. sporting achievements, delve into SOLO OCCUPANCY $3,399* TO SYDNEY Ainslie in Canberra’s National our political history, Indigenous Park. From here, it’s possible to culture and reflect on our Fly from Adelaide to Sydney. TWIN SHARE $2,699* take in the view of this unique young nation’s experience on On arrival, enjoy a transfer city and surrounding mountain the international stage. It’s all to our hotel in Sydney. ranges. It’s also a great spot to here in Canberra – the nation’s The remains of the day are WEATHER: take a few photos. On arrival in capital. Get to know your fellow at leisure, affording you the Canberra—the nation’s capital, travellers over a shared dinner. Spring – brisk mornings, and opportunity to enjoy the visit the Australian War Memorial bright days. Average 15-20°C Harbor City your way. Perhaps Stay Crowne Plaza Hotel and hear an evocative lament explore the Rocks district, – 2 nights (B,L,D) before departing for our hotel. check out Bennelong Point TOUR INCLUSIONS: and the Opera House or After an extensive search, DAY 3 CANBERRA §§ Return economy class flights maybe head to Darling Harbor Australia's Capital became the Good morning Canberra! Today from Adelaide including taxes for a spot of discovery. site for the newly federated join a local guide for a tour of nation of Australia in 1908 by §§ 5 nights first class accommodation Stay Rydges World Square Parliament House - meeting a Parliamentary ballot. The §§ Travel by air-conditioned coach - 1 night place of Australia’s Parliament. Indigenous peoples of this area Opened on 9 May 1988 by §§ Sightseeing per itinerary with entry fees DAY 2 SYDNEY have lived here for over 20,000 Queen Elizabeth II, it cost more §§ 10 meals years. Since then the city has TO CANBERRA than AUD$1.1 billion. Federal §§ Escorted from Adelaide grown to become the proud Parliament meetings were first Travel through the rolling hills home of the Australian story. held in Melbourne until 1927. §§ Services of a professional English and verdant pastures of the The city’s national museums Between 1927 and 1988, speaking driver/guide Southern Highlands. Pause and attractions hold and share Australia’s Parliament met in the §§ One-way home to airport transfer at historic Berrima to see the treasures of our nation. Provisional Parliament House, its convict-era sandstone §§ Pre-departure function, See our country and people which is now known as "Old gaol, then visit Gold Creek tour documentation through the eyes of our artists, Parliament House". Construction Station to meet a local sheep and experience Australian of Australia's permanent grazier and enjoy a barbecue character through sound and Parliament House was delayed film, books and exhibitions. while its location was scouted Celebrate Australia’s proud airfare included
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Floriade – iconic floral event• Gold Creek station BBQ lunch • Tour Parliament House Canberra • 3 nights in Sydney reasons5 • Sydney Harbor Captain Cook dinner cruise with views of the Opera House and famous Harbour Bridge to go
and debated. Construction on the other hand, are produced of spring and a real Mecca for Tonight, board a Captain Cook of the new building began in by Note Printing Australia in visitors. This iconic Canberra boat for a Sunset dinner cruise. 1981. The principal design of Melbourne. This afternoon, event set in Commonwealth Park Glide past magnificent waterfront the structure is based on the visit the National Arboretum runs for 30 days over the months homes, and of course the shape of two boomerangs, Canberra. This interesting park of September and October and legendary Harbor Bridge and topped by an 81-metre flagpole. offers many sweeping panoramic showcases one million flowers Sydney Opera House. One of the Parliament House boasts some views over Canberra and beyond. in bloom. A tremendously 20th century's most famous and 4,700 rooms, with many areas It was created after the area was ecological and sustainable event, distinctive buildings, the Sydney open to the public. The main burned out in the Christmas automatic irrigation is supplied Opera House was designed by foyer features a marble staircase 2001 and 2003 Canberra with water sourced from Lake Danish architect Jorn Utzon. The leading to the Great Hall, which bushfires. The Himalayan Burley Griffin, and a special building was formally opened in has a large tapestry on display. Cedar forest lost around 30% Floriade soil is employed for 1973, after a gestation beginning The House of Representatives of its trees, and the commercial use at Commonwealth Park. with Utzon’s 1957 selection chamber is decorated green, Radiata Pine plantation was Canberra Floriade really does as a winner of an international while the Senate chamber burned out, allowing the put our nation’s capital at the design competition. Sydney’s features a red colour scheme. arboretum to be created. Filled forefront with this spectacular other famous landmark – the Between the two chambers is now with ceremonial trees annual event that easily rivals Harbor Bridge, nick-named the Members' Hall, which has planted by visiting heads of other horticultural showcase “The Coathanger” because of a water feature and is not open state as well several pieces events across the globe. it’s arch-based design, was to the public. Meanwhile, the of monumental public art, it's Later, at Cockington Green, view opened to traffic in 1932. (B,D) Ministerial Wing houses the a lovely space to visit. (B) the miniature English Village office of the prime minister and before returning to Sydney. DAY 6 SYDNEY other ministers. Continue to the DAY 4 CANBERRA Tonight, enjoy dinner at our hotel. TO ADELAIDE Royal Mint. Opened in 1965 TO SYDNEY Today you will be transferred to coincide with the release of Stay Rydges World Square Enjoy a blooming marvellous to Sydney airport for the decimal currency in 1966, the – 2 nights (B,L,D) morning, on an exploration of onward flight to Adelaide. (B) Mint is the sole producer of the gardens and floral displays Australian coinage. The Mint also at Canberra Floriade. With over DAY 5 SYDNEY produces medals for military and one million bulbs and annuals, Enjoy a day at leisure to explore civilian honours including the it’s a sea of colour! Floriade is Sydney your way. Perhaps head Order of Australia. Bank notes, Australia's biggest celebration to Manly, Bondi or Mosman.
simply sicily
Taormina
38 Mt Etna SICILY
Catania Piazza Armerina
Agrigento
Siracusa
Ragusa Noto Modica Scicli
Marzamemi Marina di Modica
13 DAY TOUR • 23 SEP – 5 OCT 2019*; 21 SEP – 3 OCT 2020** ^connects to Tuscan Experience 7 – 21 Sep 2019*; 5 to 19 Sep 2020** reasons5 Seductively beautiful, Sicily has been luring visitors for centuries. Experience the unique legacy of Hosted from Catania by the Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Byzantines, Saracens, Normans, crusading Knights of St. to go Renato Di Stefano John, the Bourbons and Ottoman Turks, all on this stunning island of Sicily. Staying at a luxury sea front villa in Marina di Modica, discover ancient towns, churches, Roman ruins, a rumbling TOUR COST stratovolcano and the delectable layer-cake of Sicilian culinary influences in two amazing weeks. PER PERSON
TWIN SHARE $6,999* DAY 1 CATANIA Roman villa is grandiose and - the old city, see the Temple of TO AGRIGENTO particularly famous for its Apollo and the beautiful Piazza SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $1,430* spectacular mosaic floors which Archimede. Enjoy the rest of Meet at Catania airport, almost completely adorn the villa the afternoon at leisure before for the transfer at 11am to floors like a singular masterpiece. returning to the Villa. (B,D) Agrigento. Later, discover WEATHER: After lunch, travel to the villa in the Valley of the Temples. Marina di Modica. (B,L,D) Summer – clear, sunny This UNESCO-listed site is DAY 5 MARINA DI MODICA days. Average 22-27°C home to five ancient Greek Stay Marina di Modica – 9 nights AND POZZALLO temples dating from the After a leisurely morning and 6th century BC. One of the DAY 3 MARINA DI MODICA delicious lunch on the verandah, TOUR INCLUSIONS: most outstanding examples AND ISPICA the rest of the afternoon is free. §§ 9 nights villa stay in Marina di Modica of Greater Greece art and Spend a relaxing day at the villa Evening aperitivo by the pool is § § 1 night accommodation in Agrigento architecture, Valley of the with lunch on the terrace followed followed by dinner at a seaside §§ 2 nights’ accommodation in Taormina Temples represent some of by a leisurely walk to Marina di restaurant (not included) in §§ Travel by mini coach as per itinerary the greatest ruins beyond Modica. This evening, enjoy an nearby Pozzallo. (B,L) the Hellenic world. Following §§ Sightseeing per itinerary with entry fees aperitivo on the veranda before a group dinner at a typical DAY 6 NOTO §§ Culinary art sessions with Renato dining out in Ispica at the Torre restaurant enjoy the beauty of Marabino restaurant (B,L,D) AND MARZAMEMI §§ 26 meals including Continental the temples by night. (D) breakfast daily, 7 lunches and 7 Following lunch at the villa, visit dinners (with limited wine*) Stay Agrigento – 1 night DAY 4 SIRACUSA Baroque Noto and discover the beautiful churches and splendid §§ Services of professional guides Travel to Siracusa, the most at selected locations DAY 2 PIAZZA important city of Magna Grecia. palaces of the aristocracy. Enjoy ARMERINA, MARINA some free time for gelato at §§ Pre-departure function with antipasti Visit the archaeological park with the famous Caffè Sicilia before and wine, tour documentation DI MODICA its ancient Greek Theatre, Roman Amphitheatre and the Paradise journeying to Marzamemi, an *Additional wine can be purchased. With Travel from Agrigento to enchanting 17th century fishing prior notice given, catering arrangements Piazza Armerina and visit Quarry with the ear of Diogenes, can be made for those who are ovo-lacto, Villa del Casale. This ancient famous for its acoustic effects. village on the southern point of vegetarian diet or gluten intolerance. A short distance away in Ortigia Sicily. Dinner (not included) at a typical seaside restaurant. (B,L)
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Stay at a seafront villa in Marina di Modica • Learn the art of Italian gastronomy in an idyllic setting • Explore the reasons5 Valley of Temples – the planet’s largest archaeological site • Visit the Gambino winery on Mt Etna for a degustation to go lunch • Discover the Greek Theatre at Taormina – the most spectacular venue on earth.
DAY 7 MARINA DI MODICA centre and spectacular baroque DAY 11 MT ETNA the remainder of the day at leisure. (B, L) Stay Taormina – 2 nights Sunday morning at leisure cathedral. Visit also the oldest AND TAORMINA chocolate factory in Sicily before followed by a culinary art session Bidding beautiful Marina di returning to the villa for dinner. DAY 12 TAORMINA with Renato. Sample a glass (or Modica farewell, travel towards (B,D) two) of local vino and indulge the top of Mt Etna (3300m), A morning tour of Taormina concludes in the fruits of your labour at the highest and most active with a visit to the magnificent Greek lunch. Later, enjoy an evening DAY 10 MARINA volcano in Europe. Visit theatre where the views of the coast aperitivo on the terrace followed DI MODICA the Gambino winery on Mt and Mt. Etna are just fabulous. The by dinner (not included) at a local Enjoy the last day at the villa to Etna for a degustation lunch rest of the day is at leisure. Join restaurant. (B, L) relax, rest and prepare for the accompanied by some excellent Renato for a farewell drink on the next morning departure. Enjoy a wines. Proceed to the magical rooftop bar of the hotel. (B) DAY 8 SCICLI group lunch, evening aperitivo on city of Taormina, renowned for After a relaxing morning, travel the terrace and farewell dinner at the beauty of its monuments, DAY 13 TAORMINA to UNESCO-listed Scicli, a the villa. (B, L, D) elegant buildings and gardens TO CATANIA monumental baroque city. Scicli and most importantly for the Farewell Taormina today with an 9am is one of the filming locations magnificent Greek theatre. Enjoy transfer to Catania airport. (B) for the hit television series ‘Montalbano’, and viewers will enjoy spotting familiar scenes. ABOUT YOUR HOST ABOUT THE SETTING IN SICILY The afternoon is at leisure with RENATO DI STEFANO The Setting: An exclusive seafront villa with private dinner at the villa. (B, D) Renato has a passion for Italy, Italian food swimming pool situated in the beautiful and small seaside and the romantic Italian language. From resort of Marina di Modica on the southern coast of Sicily. DAY 9 RAGUSA an early age, under his Nonna’s guidance, Surrounded by a luxuriant garden, the prestigious property AND MODICA Renato learned the correlation between boasts large, well-equipped terraces with panoramic sea Set amid rocky peaks, visit choice, fresh ingredients (often gathered views. Furnished in contemporary style, the comfortable beautiful Ragusa Ibla with its at local markets) and delicious meals. His interior is divided into two separate buildings overlooking tangle of narrow streets, steep childhood experiences together with the the large swimming pool and includes 9 air-conditioned staircases and Baroque palazzi. repertoire of tips and tricks learned while bedrooms, eight luxurious bathroom, two kitchens, two Walk to the churches and helping Nonna prepare family meals laid living rooms and a lounge. The villa is situated not far noble palaces. Later, discover the foundations for Renato’s love of good from the UNESCO-listed centres of Modica, Scicli, Noto, atmospheric Modica with food and traditional Italian cooking. Ragusa Ibla and near the ancient city of Syracuse. its steeply stacked medieval
western australia wildflowers
WESTERN AUSTRALIA 40 Kalgoorlie
Perth Hyden
Fremantle
Esperance
Margaret River
Albany
12 DAY TOUR • 17 OCTOBER – 28 OCTOBER 2019
City, outback, forests and coast, this trip has it all! Enjoy 3 nights in Perth before travelling to reasons5 fascinating Wave Rock and through gold rush ghost towns to Kalgoorlie. Continue to picturesque to go Escorted by Esperance and Cape Le Grand National Park and discover the area’s white sandy beaches Anne Ford and crystal-clear water on the south coast. With highlights such as stunning Lucky Bay where kangaroos often laze, flora-rich Stirling Ranges National Park, the Valley of the Giants Treetop Walk TOUR COST with ancient Tingle Forest and the impressive Margaret River region, join us in 2019! PER PERSON DAY 1 ADELAIDE myriad of bars, restaurants DAY 4 PERTH TO SOLO OCCUPANCY $6,199* TO PERTH and cultural activities. Perth's WAVE ROCK pristine parkland, nearby bush, Fly from Adelaide to Perth. On Journey through the Golden TWIN SHARE $4,999* and river and ocean beaches arrival, enjoy a transfer to our Outback to Hyden. Join a local – along with a good public- hotel in Perth. The remains guide on a tour of Boddington transport system make the city’s of the day are at leisure, Gold Mine, currently the highlights all very accessible. WEATHER: affording you the opportunity continent’s largest. Continue Tonight, enjoy a twilight cruise Spring – Warm and sunny, with to enjoy Perth your way. to iconic Wave Rock, a three- on the Swan River. (B) wildflowers in bloom. Average 15-23°C Stay Travelodge million-year-old natural rock Perth – 3 nights formation, then take a short DAY 3 PERTH walk to discover the little- TOUR INCLUSIONS: DAY 2 PERTH This afternoon, set off on a tour known Hippo’s Yawn, another of Perth, visiting Kings Park and fascinating geological formation. §§ Return economy class flights Good morning Perth! Enjoy its delightful Botanic Garden. Afterwards perhaps wander from Adelaide including taxes a day at leisure—a chance Rising above the Swan River through the visitor centre’s to explore Perth your way. §§ 11 nights moderate/first on the city's western flank, the eclectic collection of lace and Our hotel—the Travelodge class accommodation 400-hectare, bush-filled expanse the largest collection of toy Perth is centrally located §§ Travel by air-conditioned coach of Kings Park is Perth's pride soldiers in the world, or even in the heart of the city, and joy. At the park's heart is take a tour of Hyden Wildlife §§ Sightseeing per itinerary close to major shopping the 17-hectare Botanic Garden, Park. Tonight, dine at the hotel. with entry fees precincts, Kings Park and containing over 2000 plant §§ 19 meals the Swan River. Laid-back Stay Wave Rock Motel, species indigenous to WA and and liveable, Perth has Hyden (B, D) §§ Luggage porterage the Lotterywest Federation wonderful weather, beautiful §§ Escorted from Adelaide Walkway, a 620m path including beaches and an easy-going DAY 5 WAVE ROCK a 222m-long glass-and-steel §§ Services of a professional character with big-city TO KALGOORLIE bridge that passes through the English speaking driver/guide attractions set amongst Embark on an exclusive farm canopy of a stand of eucalypts. §§ One way home to airport transfer relaxed, informal surrounds. tour this morning with a Wave Tonight, enjoy the company of It's a sophisticated, Rock local, to hear about life §§ Pre-departure function, fellow travellers over dinner. (B,D) tour documentation cosmopolitan city, with a in the Outback. Embrace the opportunity of helping to feed airfare included
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Twilight cruise on the Swan River • Dine at Kalgoorlie’s iconic Exchange Hotel • Cape Le Grand National Park • reasons5 Valley of the Giants Treetop Walk • Vasse Virgin at Margaret River to go
the cattle, then you may choose DAY 7 ESPERANCE Leeuwin, where the Indian and shores of Geographe Bay. On to examine the property’s TO ALBANY Great Southern Oceans meet. arrival in Fremantle, enjoy the private collection of vintage Consider an optional guided See the mysterious Pink Lake afternoon to explore. Consider cars. Leaving Hyden, view from tour to the top of the famous outside Esperance, and travel a visit to the colourful Fremantle the lookout the famous Super lighthouse before leaving for through Ravensthorpe and the Markets. There are 150 stalls Pit gold mine, which produces Margaret River, one of Australia’s Fitzgerald Biosphere to Bluff under one roof and there is up to 850,000 ounces of gold premier wine-growing regions. Knoll Lookout to witness the opportunity to purchase local annually. During springtime, rugged beauty of flora-rich Stay Quality Inn at Margaret arts and crafts and taste local it’s possible to view dazzling Stirling Ranges National Park. River – 2 nights (B,D) delights. Enjoy dinner at the wildflowers in bloom by the Continue to Albany, a town hotel with newfound friends. roadside. On arrival in Kalgoorlie, imbued with ANZAC history, and DAY 10 MARGARET RIVER Stay Esplanade Hotel discover the character of this settle in to the hotel for the night. Enjoy the chance to see fossils, Fremantle—by Rydges (B,D) historic town on an orientation Stay The Dog Rock stalactites and stalagmites in the tour. Dine tonight at Kalgoorlie’s Motel – 2 nights (B,D) impressive caves of the region. DAY 12 FREMANTLE TO iconic pub, the Exchange Hotel. Margaret River is known not PERTH AND ADELAIDE Stay Rydges Kalgoorlie (B,D) DAY 8 ALBANY only for its fabulous wines but Join a local guide for a private also for its fresh produce and This morning, take your time tour of Fremantle Prison. From DAY 6 KALGOORLIE boutique producers. At Vasse to explore this historic town. In its convict origins in the 1850s TO ESPERANCE Virgin, learn about olive oil, taste 1914, 41,000 Australians and until its closure as a maximum- gourmet produce, and sample Visit Cape Le Grand National New Zealanders left Albany security gaol in 1991, the a range of beauty preparations Park for breathtaking views on their way to the WWI entertaining guide will depict the made from the oil of olives grown of wild coastal scenery, battlefields. This afternoon, lighter side of prison life. Later, on the property. Continue to a rugged granite peaks and visit the recently-inaugurated transfer to the airport for the local winery for wine-tastings sweeping heathlands. Stop at National ANZAC Centre. (B) onward flight to Adelaide. (B) awe-inspiring Thistle Cove to and lunch. This afternoon, enjoy marvel at the dazzling white DAY 9 ALBANY TO some free time to relax or explore the town of Margaret River. (B,L) sand and crystal-clear blue MARGARET RIVER water. At stunning Lucky Bay, This morning, visit the Valley kangaroos are often found DAY 11 MARGARET of the Giants Tree Top Walk lazing on the pristine beach! RIVER TO FREMANTLE and explore the canopy of the Stay Comfort Inn Bay This morning, consider a stroll ancient tingle forest. Stop in of Isles (B,D) along Busselton Jetty, the Nannup at lunchtime with time to popular holiday town on the explore, then travel on to Cape
discover turkey
BULGARIA 42 Istanbul TURKEY
Gallipoli Ankara Troy GREECE PLEASE SUPPLY Cappadocia MAP DETAILS Kusadasi Pamukkale Konya Ephesus
15 DAY TOUR • 1-15 NOVEMBER 2019
When you set foot in Turkey, you’ll be astonished by its beauty, history and gastronomy. In Istanbul, reasons5 a city that straddles Europe and Asia, discover bazaars and haggle for carpets and kilims, enter to go Escorted by harems and palaces and discover the striking Blue Mosque. Pay your respects at ANZAC Cove Corey Enthoven and Gallipoli; explore legendary Troy, the ruins of Pergamum and Ephesus. Explore Cappadocia – a region pocked with valleys full of fairy chimney rock formation and troglodyte cities, plus the TOUR COST modern-day capital – Ankara. And, to help contemplate Turkey’s extraordinary history, consider a little relaxation at a hammam and allow life’s worries to be scrubbed away. PER PERSON
SOLO OCUPANCY $5,999* DAY 1 ADELAIDE (site of ancient chariot races), from close to the Black Sea, TWIN SHARE $4,999* TO ISTANBUL a hotel called the Pera Palace the scenery complements where Agatha Christie penned the grandeur of the Ottoman Fly from Adelaide to Istanbul, Murder on the Orient Express, palaces and mansions. via Dubai. WEATHER: a gargantuan bazaar, hundreds DAY 2 ISTANBUL of restaurants, shops and ruins. DAY 5 ISTANBUL Autumn – clear, bright days. Istanbul is quite literally a feast TO CANAKKALE Ideal for sightseeing. Welcome to Istanbul. Enjoy for the senses. Today, enjoy a VIA GALLIPOLI Average 15-20 c a transfer to the hotel. This ° beautiful overview of the city AND ANZAC COVE evening, enjoy a Welcome including a visit to the Blue Dinner at the hotel. Drive along the shores of the TOUR INCLUSIONS: Mosque, with its beautiful Iznik Sea of Marmara to the Peninsula Stay Grand Hyatt Istanbul tiles and the Hippodrome where §§ Return economy class flights of Gelibolu—Gallipoli. It was – 3 nights (D) Roman chariot races were once from Adelaide including taxes here during WW1 that ANZAC held. Later, continue Karpali §§ 12 nights first class accommodation and troops fought for nine DAY 3 ISTANBUL Carsi – aka the Grand Bazaar. An disastrous months against the §§ Travel by coach, motorboat institution in Istanbul, it is one of Good morning Istanbul! Turks to gain control of the and car ferry the largest and oldest covered Officially founded by Emperor Dardanelle Straits. Visit key §§ Sightseeing per itinerary markets in the world with 61 Constantine in AD326, sites such as Anzac Cove, with entry fees streets and over 4,000 shops. Istanbul is the only city on Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair and §§ 25 meals earth that straddles both the Turkish and Allied trenches. DAY 4 ISTANBUL §§ Luggage porterage the Continents of Europe A 30-minute sea crossing to and Asia. Formally known Visit and explore Hagia Sophia, §§ Escorted from Adelaide Canakkale takes us from Europe as Constantinople, the city once the biggest church in to Asia. Tonight, enjoy a lecture §§ Services of a professional boasts an illustrious past Christendom, and now a on the history of the Gallipoli English-speaking tour director and is positively studded magnificent museum. Later, Campaign by a local expert. §§ One-way home to airport transfer and pocked with mosques, embark on a Bosphorus cruise. Stay Kolin Hotel (B,D) §§ Pre-departure function, churches, underground Travelling towards the old city tour notes and booklet cisterns, a hippodrome airfare included
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Exotic Istanbul • Poignant Gallipoli seeing the beauty of ANZAC Cove and pay respects to our Diggers • The reasons5 Arcadian Way in Ephesus – and the impressive Library of Celcus • Thermal pools at Pamukkale and discover to go Hierapolis above • Cappadocia – a region famed for its troglodyte dwellings and ancient underground cities.
DAY 6 CANAKKALE DAY 8 KUSADASI route, visit one of the best- witness to a spectacular Sema TO TROY, PERGAMUM TO PAMUKKALE preserved caravanserais in ceremony of Whirling Dervishes – Antolia. Enjoy lunch at Uchisar devout followers of Sufism. (B,D) AND KUSADASI Follow the Maeander River Valley Kadineli restaurant. Drive to Homer’s legendary city to Pamukkale, so full of twists of Troy, where archaeological and turns it actually gave us the Stay Alfina Hotel Cappadocia – DAY 12 CAPPADOCIA excavation has established nine word ‘meander’! En route a stop 2 nights (B,L,D) TO ANKARA levels of habitation, including is made at Buldan, famed for its Learn about pottery production the great city captured in textiles. With its dazzling chalk- DAY 11 CAPPADOCIA in Avanos, before continuing to 1200BC by means of the white array of limestone terraces, Cappadocia—a jewel in Turkey’s Ankara – the modern capital of legendary Trojan Horse. A Pamukkale offers you the chance illustrious crown. The utter Turkey. Visit the Hittite Museum huge replica of the horse to swim and relax in the hotel’s improbability of the surreal and Anit Kabir – the mausoleum stands beside the city’s ancient thermal pools and spa facilities. landscapes of this region of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk – walls. Continue to Pergamon, Stay Doga Thermal Health have to be witnessed to be Turkey’s great modern leader. visit the Asklepion, an ancient and Spa (B,L,D) believed. Whole troglodyte Stay Hilton Ankara (B,D) therapeutic centre. Continue villages including churches and to lively, coastal Kusadasi. DAY 9 PAMUKKALE TO fortresses have been hewn from DAY 13 ANKARA Stay Charisma De Luxe Hotel HIERAPOLIS AND KONYA the soft porous rock and the TO ISTANBUL landscape has been whipped – 2 nights (B,D) This morning, visit the ancient Continue through the Turkish into dozens of fairy chimney Roman spa resort of Hierapolis, countryside to Istanbul. Later, sculptures. In Goreme, explore DAY 7 KUSADASI before continuing to pious Konya, visit the fabulous Topkapi Palace, volcanic landscapes and rock- AND EPHESUS erstwhile capital of the Anatolian a walled city perched above hewn churches, and in the En route to Ephesus, visit the Seljuk Empire and home to the the Bosphorus and the Golden Pasabag Valley drink in scenery Archaeological Museum at mystical Whirling Dervish sect. Horn. Tonight, enjoy a celebration dotted with mushroom-shaped Selcuk where many of the Visit Mevlana Tekke, a beautiful dinner at a local restaurant. ‘fairy chimneys’ and troglodyte excavated artefacts of Ephesus museum and monument. Stay Grand Hyatt Istanbul (B,D) dwellings, and explore the are displayed. Visit the House of Stay Novotel Konya (B,D) underground city of Ozkonak. the Virgin Mary and tour the ruins Stop at a Turkish carpet centre, DAY 14 ISTANBUL of Ephesus. Walk the colonnaded DAY 10 KONYA experience Turkish hospitality at TO ADELAIDE Arcadian Way, see the splendid TO CAPPADOCIA the home of a legendary local Today, transfer to Istanbul airport façade of the Library of Celsius See the Karataye Medrese and Fatma Teyze (Aunty Fatma). Enjoy for the flight to Adelaide, arriving and the vast Amphitheatre. Learn Ince Minaret before travelling dinner, followed by a cultural on day 15. (B) about the flavours of the region, across the fertile plains to Urgup, night at a 13th century Seljuk with a cooking class and lunch at in the heart of Cappadocia. En caravanserai, where we’ll bear Bizem Ev. (B,L,D) northern territory and the ghan
Kakadu National Park Darwin 44
Katherine
Alice Springs
AUSTRALIA Coober Pedy
Adelaide
7 DAY TOUR • 2-8 NOVEMBER 2019
Join us on this epic journey from Adelaide to the Top End and back. Enjoy four nights exploring reasons5 Darwin and Kakadu passing major river systems and wetland regions. Then board the Ghan and to go Escorted by for 2 nights admire the ever-changing landscape from Darwin, to Katherine, Alice Springs and Kim Griffiths finally South Australia. One of the world’s great rail journeys, The Ghan has been traversing the heart of Australia for more than eighty years. Discover the vast and remote interior on a stunning TOUR COST 2,979 kilometre journey. Surrounded by extraordinary landscapes, enjoy an odyssey of discovery in relaxation, comfort and style. PER PERSON
SOLO OCCUPANCY $5,099* DAY 1 ADELAIDE outdoor lifestyle, Darwin is an the Chinese Temple, which was TWIN SHARE $4,899* TO DARWIN adventurers' paradise. Nature rebuilt after being demolished is well and truly part of Darwin's by Cyclone Tracy in 1974. See Fly from Adelaide to the Top backyard − the famous national the East Point Military Precinct, End – Darwin, arriving later parks of Kakadu and Litchfield are Stokes Hill Wharf area, the WEATHER: this morning. Transfer to hotel only a few hours' drive away. As a Mooring Basin and Darwin for check-in*. Australia's only Winter – bright, chilly matter of fact, we’ll be headed to Aviation Museum. There is also tropical capital city, Darwin days. Average 7-10°c Kakadu the day after tomorrow! time to explore the Museum gazes out confidently across and Art Gallery of the Northern the Timor Sea. The city is Tonight, enjoy a sunset cruise Territory, whose collections TOUR INCLUSIONS: closer to Borobudur than with Territory-style buffet dinner encompass Aboriginal art, visual Bondi and certainly feels onboard. (D) §§ One-way economy class flight arts and more. (B) a little removed from the from Adelaide to Darwin Stay Vibe Hotel Darwin rest of Australia. Despite its Waterfront 2 nights §§ 4 nights first class accommodation remoteness, cosmopolitan DAY 3 DARWIN *Note – our rooms will be §§ 2 nights aboard The Ghan Darwin – a city of more TO KAKADU available for check-in after from Darwin to Adelaide than 50 nationalities more From Darwin, travel along the 2pm today, however the hotel than makes up for this with Arnhem Highway, passing §§ Travel by train, air-conditioned will store our luggage in the plenty to offer visitors. From major river systems and wetland coach and bus meantime, so we can head the sparkling harbour and regions, into Kakadu National §§ Sightseeing per itinerary with entry out and explore, if desired. WWII history to the city's Park. Located 257 km east of fees (including off-train excursions) Asian-influenced food, Darwin, Kakadu covers 20,000 §§ 12 meals (inc all beverages DAY 2 DARWIN colourful outdoor markets, sq km of landscape varying from aboard The Ghan) innovative museums, galleries Enjoy a morning free to do as rocky escarpment that is home §§ Luggage porterage* showcasing the region’s rich you please. This afternoon enjoy to historic Aboriginal rock art a comprehensive tour of Darwin. §§ Escorted from Adelaide Indigenous art and tropical dating back thousands of years, See the lush Botanic Gardens and to wildlife-abundant floodplains. §§ Services of a professional driver/guides Visit Warradjan Cultural Centre §§ One-way home to airport transfer §§ Pre-departure function, tour documentation airfare included
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Darwin a city of great markets, eateries and sights • Kakadu National Park - an enormous, biodiverse nature reserve reasons5 • Nourlangie – a pristine site featuring Aboriginal cultural rock art and previous dwelling shelters • A town like Alice – to go come and discover this famous outback town • The Ghan – experience the romanticism of a grand journey by train.
to view the informative displays in Arnhem Land. Visit Bowali shower/toilet facilities located breakfast, arrive in Alice Springs depicting the traditions of the Visitor Centre before returning at the end of the carriage. ready for some exploration on Aboriginal people in Kakadu. to Darwin. (L) Once you’re comfortably settled an included Off Train Excursion, Embark on a guided cruise of in your cabin, as the trains wends taking in the delights of this Yellow Water Billabong. Search DAY 5 DARWIN its way through the lush, green, famous outback town. A morning for saltwater crocodiles and the TO KATHERINE tropical north it’s time for a five- in Alice Springs gives you colourful range of birdlife for AND ALICE SPRINGS star lunch with fine wines in the ample opportunity to visit the which this region is renowned. town landmarks, get up close Transfer to Darwin Rail Terminal Queen Adelaide Restaurant. After lunch, stop at Nourlangie, and personal with Australia's to step aboard The Ghan. The Arriving into Katherine, enjoy the and embark on a walk to view the incredible flora and fauna or Ghan is an epic train ride – an first included Off Train Excursion. rock art galleries. (B,L) explore Alice at your own leisure. odyssey of discovery through Enjoy a leisurely cruise on the Stay Aurora Kakadu the interior of Terra Australis. Katherine River gazing in wonder At this point you may choose to Connecting the capital cities at towering sandstone cliffs. upgrade your excursion with the DAY 4 KAKADU of Darwin and Adelaide, the Alternatively, gain an insight ultimate outback experience; an TO DARWIN crash of the tropical Timor Sea into the culture and ways of the intimate scenic fixed wing flight This morning, explore the World and the Southern, via umber traditional owners of Nitmiluk, the over Mount Gillen (additional Heritage Area of Ubirr, with mountain ranges, unusual rock Jawoyn people, with an exclusive cost). This evening you will be opportunity to climb up through formations, rainforest and red cultural experience. Back on treated to an amazing showcase the ancient Aboriginal rock art desert, the railway has existed board, enjoy dinner as the sun of outback stars in Manguri, a galleries, believed to be 20,000 in its present form since 2004. sets over the outback. (B,L,D) remote town around 40kms from years old, to the lookout for Enjoy Gold service with gourmet Coober Pedy. the view over the surrounding meals, beverages and exciting DAY 6 ALICE SPRINGS (B,L,D) wetlands. Join the Guluyambi off-train excursions. Gold Twin TO ADELAIDE Cabins feature a private en suite Cruise along the East Alligator Wake up to a new view outside DAY 7 ADELAIDE and upper and lower sleeping River. An Aboriginal guide will your window, in a world which Continuing to Adelaide, berths that convert to a three- provide an insight into their feels a million miles from home. enjoy brunch. (Brunch) seater lounge by day, whilst culture, including local mythology, An outback sunrise could be one Gold Single Cabins feature a the river’s abundant food chain, of the most spectacular you'll compact sleeper cabin with a as well as bush survival skills. ever see, setting the tone for the bed that converts to a seat by With special permission of the day ahead. After a sumptuous local people, relish a trip ashore day, private vanity, with shared europe christmas markets
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Munich FRANCE Vienna Salzburg Innsbruck AUSTRIA SWITZERLAND ITALY
17 DAY TOUR • 4-20 DECEMBER 2019
Known as Christkindlmarkt, the tradition of European Christmas markets dates to the middle ages. reasons5 On this tour, we’ll explore the best of central Europe’s festive market scene in vibrant Vienna, beautiful to go Escorted by Salzburg, Munich, Nuremburg, Rothenberg and Cologne. Selling everything from fortification in the Clare O’Neill shape of Glühwein, roasted chestnuts, spicy gingerbread and bratwurst to handcrafted wooden toys, pottery, gifts and Christmas decorations, Christkindlmarkt is quite unlike anything you’ll have seen TOUR COST before. This journey combines not only the joy of the yuletide season but showcases the beauty of Europe and one of the world’s great cities – London on an ultimate 3-night stop. PER PERSON
TWIN SHARE $7,999* DAY 1 ADELAIDE the Parliament, City Hall and landscapes to Munich, the capital SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $1,499* TO VIENNA the grand State Opera House. of Bavaria. Munich is the heart of Feeding into the Christmas Bavaria and it’s fuelled by some Fly from Adelaide to Vienna, spirit, feast on delicious of the best food and drink in the via Dubai. WEATHER: gingerbread and Glühwein on an country. Tonight, enjoy a selection DAY 2 VIENNA afternoon visit to the enchanting of traditional Bavarian dishes in a Winter – bright, chilly Christkindlmarkt featuring stalls typical local restaurant and absorb On arrival in Vienna early this days. Average 7-10°c piled high with handcrafted toys, the atmosphere of a real Bavarian afternoon, enjoy a transfer seasonal gifts and tasty festive beer hall. (B,D) to our hotel, with the rest of fare. (B) Stay Sheraton Westpark Hotel TOUR INCLUSIONS: the day to relax. Later, enjoy Munich – 3 nights §§ Return economy class flights a Welcome Dinner followed DAY 4 VIENNA by an evening orientation from Adelaide including taxes. TO SALZBURG drive. (D) DAY 6 MUNICH §§ 14 nights first class accommodation AND INNSBRUCK Good morning Munich! Embark on Stay Rate Hotel Wien Stadt §§ Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach Drive along the scenic Danube an orientation tour of arguably one of Halle* – 2 nights with Wi-Fi and cross-Channel ferry Valley to the birthplace of Germany’s liveliest cities. *Porterage unavailable Mozart - the beautiful city of §§ Sightseeing per itinerary Embrace the festive cheer in at this hotel Salzburg. On a guided walking with entry fees Marienplatz with its impressive Town tour discover the beautifully §§ 20 meals Hall and the ornate Glockenspiel. DAY 3 VIENNA manicured Mirabell Gardens §§ Luggage porterage* Then, spend the rest of the day Good morning Vienna! and the Old City. Continuing to savouring the sights, sounds and §§ Escorted from Adelaide Explore the Ring Strasse Innsbruck, enjoy dinner tonight at smells of Munich’s Christmas Market during a festive sightseeing the hotel. (B,D) §§ Services of a professional – a dazzling display of twinkling tour of Vienna. With a English-speaking tour leader Stay Bon Alpina Hotel lights, carols and a magnificent guide, explore the Homburg §§ One-way home to airport transfer Christmas tree. (B) Palace - former home of the §§ Pre-departure function, DAY 5 INNSBRUCK Habsburgs. See the Imperial tour documentation TO MUNICH DAY 7 MUNICH Apartments, Silver chamber Journeying from Austria to A day to enjoy Munich your way. and Size Museum. See also Germany, travel through alpine Alternatively, consider an optional airfare included
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European winter Yuletide season and the famous Christmas markets • Vienna – with Sacher Torte and Viennese reasons5 coffee! • Salzburg – Mozart’s birthplace and home of the Mozartkugeln – a chocolate, nougat and marzipan bliss to go ball • Medieval, cobble-stoned Bruges – it's lace and Belgian chocolate shops • Vibrant London - a legendary city.
excursion to the Disneyesque – narrow lanes of Rothenberg’s of the lofty Cologne Cathedral, hotel in central London – home for the Schloss Neuschwanstein, built as medieval centre. Spend some surrounded by the festive next three nights. (B) a castle retreat for King Ludwig time shopping for gifts at Christmas Market stalls. Spend Stay Park Plaza Riverbank II. (BB) the Christmas Market before the rest of the day at leisure in – 3 nights visiting a local cafe for a tasting this historical city. (B) DAY 8 MUNICH of ‘Schneeballen’, a snowball DAY 14 LONDON TO NUREMBERG shaped crispy pastry. Continue DAY 12 COLOGNE TO Ease into London’s energetic pace to Frankfurt, with opportunity BRUSSELS AND BRUGES Travel to Nuremberg, considered before embarking on an included to see the city’s dynamic centre to have the most splendid Travelling to Brussels in Belgium, half-day sightseeing tour featuring and medieval Römerplatz on an Christmas Markets in Europe and stop and admire the Atomium, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, orientation tour. (B) known for its unique law that only designed for the 1958 Brussels Buckingham Palace and Westminster traditional Christmas artefacts Stay Frankfurt Offenbach World’s Fair, the exquisite Grand Abbey. See the stately Changing of are allowed for sale. On an – hotel TBA Place – lined with fine shops and the Guard before the sightseeing tour orientation tour, see the mighty chocolatiers and the Manneken finishes in central London. The rest castle ramparts and St. Sebald’s DAY 10 FRANKFURT Pis. Continuing to the medieval of the day is free for you to further Cathedral. Next stop is the OFFENBACH – RHINE village of Bruges, embark on explore London your way. We’ve famous Christkindlesmarkt where CRUISING - COLOGNE an enjoyable walking tour of included a London Transport one-day sweet gingerbread hearts hang Embark on a leisurely cruise this picture-perfect canal city. travel card to make it extra easy to get from the stalls and the famous along the mighty Rhine past Belgium is renowned for its beer around this amazing city. (B) Zwetschgenmännle prune fairy-tale castles and vineyard- – so much so that it is UNESCO men pose in all their Christmas clad hills. Enjoy a lunch with heritage listed. This status affords DAY 15 LONDON splendour. Dine tonight at the us a perfect excuse to sample a locals (subject to availability). Enjoy a full day at leisure to hunt for hotel. (B,D) selection of Belgian beers. (B) Later learn about the feudal Christmas presents over the festive Stay Congress Hotel Mercure history of the region on a visit to a Stay Golden Tulip De Medici season and enjoy London your way. Nuremberg an der Messe 13th-century castle perched high Hotel Bruges Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner above the Rhine valley. Continue filled with festive cheer and all the DAY 9 NUREMBERG to Cologne, cultural capital of the DAY 13 BRUGES trimmings. (B,D) TO ROTHENBERG AND Rhineland. (B,L) TO LONDON FRANKFURT OFFENBACH Stay Leonardo Royal Hotel Enjoy the morning to lap up DAY 16 LONDON Fairy-tale Bavarian landscapes Cologne Stadtwald – 2 nights the Christmas joy in delightful TO ADELAIDE line the journey to the medieval Bruges. Later, travel to the coast This morning, transfer to London walled town of Rothenberg. DAY 11 COLOGNE and board the ferry at Calais to Heathrow airport for the flight to On arrival, enjoy an orientation Good morning Cologne! View cross the English Channel to Adelaide, via Dubai, arriving on the walk, with a stroll through the the spectacular Gothic spires Dover. Late today, arrive at the evening of day 17. (B) in search of the northern lights
Alta Tromsø 48 Narvik
Bodø Viking Star
ICELAND
NORWAY Bergen Stavanger
UNITED KINGDOM
London
13 DAY CRUISE • 3-15 FEBRUARY 2020
Join Phil aboard the luxurious Viking Star and cruise from London along the spectacular reasons5 Norwegian coast. Experience a land where dawn and twilight merge on the edges of the long to go Hosted from Tilbury to Arctic night. Cruising far north in Norway’s winter, witness what few others see: wondrous Bergen by Phil Hoffmann snow-dusted landscapes, cities hushed in slumber and the luminous aurora borealis dancing in the sky. Sami legends, a sled dog ride and mysterious rock carvings bring you close to your TOUR COST destination. Join us on this truly extraordinary cruise. PER PERSON DAY 1 TILBURY 18th centuries. Consider a cruise DAY 5 BODØ TWIN SHARE $7,695* In Tilbury, a historic town on along the Lysefjord to see the Bodø lies just north of the Arctic famous Preikestolen, or Pulpit SINGLE SUPPLEMENT POA the north bank of the Thames Circle, and was rebuilt after its River, board the Viking Star. Rock, which juts out nearly destruction in World War II. On an 2,000 feet above and is one of Stay Viking Star – 12 nights (D) included tour, see the Customs Norway’s most famous natural WEATHER: House, Norwegian Aviation attractions. Offshore oil drilling is Museum and Gothic Bodø Winter – bright, chilly DAY 2 CRUISE an important industry for the local Cathedral with its ten glorious days. Average 2-4°c THE NORTH SEA economy, and the award-winning tapestries from Nordlund and From Viking settlement and Norwegian Petroleum Museum detached steeple with church medieval trade to international tells the story of the dangers bells that ring out over the town TOUR INCLUSIONS: war and modern-day oil faced in extracting this precious every hour. Rønvikfjellet Mountain §§ 12 nights aboard the Viking Star production, some of the fuel. While ashore, don’t forget to affords magnificent views over continent’s most pivotal §§ Sightseeing per itinerary indulge in waffles with cream and the area. (B,L,D) with entry fees moments have unfolded on the sweet jams with a steaming cup North Sea. Learn more about of hot tea. (B,L,D) §§ 35 meals DAY 6 TROMSØ this body of water during an §§ One complimentary shore Enjoy the setting of Tromsø’s enriching lecture. (B,L,D) DAY 4 CRUISE THE excursion in every port historic centre, spread over a NORWEGIAN SEA §§ Beer, wine and soft drinks with DAY 3 STAVANGER scenic island surrounded by A relaxing day at sea. Spend the snowcapped peaks. On an onboard lunch and dinner From the heart of the Old day enjoying the amenities of the included tour along heated §§ 24 hour specialty teas, Town where the ship berths, elegant ship. Indulge in Nordic- sidewalks, installed to keep coffees and water spend the morning and early inspired treatments at The Spa or the snow at bay, admire the afternoon exploring. Start in the §§ 24 hour room service find inner calm with some yoga blend of wooden structures and old quarter - Gamle Stavanger, §§ Luggage porterage on the Sports Deck. (B,L,D) neoclassical buildings. See the which has Europe’s highest stunning Arctic Cathedral with §§ Hosted from Tilbury to Bergen concentration of wooden its striking triangular shape, §§ Pre-departure function, buildings from the 17th and tour documentation 49
Explore Stavanger's old quarter wooden buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries • The views from atop reasons5 Rønvikfjellet mountain • The Arctic Cathedral in Tromsø • The stunning shores of Altafjord, Alta • Bergen - Encircled to go by majestic mountains, fjords and glaciers, Bergen is home to Viking sagas.
the city’s most recognizable at the excellent Alta Museum. as an exporter of Swedish iron Perhaps take an excursion symbol. In winter, the spectacular Consider visiting the nearby ore. At the Polar Park, view some to Troldhaugen, the home of surroundings can be explored Sami community of Máze for an of the residents of the far north, Edvard Grieg, Norway’s famous by sled, pulled by reindeer or authentic lunch of local dishes including Arctic wolves. Perhaps composer. Gain an insider’s view dogs. Learn about this long-held and an exciting ride in a reindeer- also enjoy the wilderness during of Norway’s shipbuilding culture wintertime tradition at the Tromsø drawn sleigh. (B,L,D) a sleigh ride or meet the native and fish farming industry on an Wilderness Centre, home to Sami people. (B,L,D) optional excursion. (B,L,D) more than 100 huskies. (B,L,D) DAY 9 ALTA Enjoy another day in Alta. Explore DAY 11 CRUISE THE DAY 13 BERGEN DAY 7 TROMSØ the town at your own pace, NORWEGIAN SEA Awake in Bergen on Enjoy another day in Tromsø. perhaps visiting the Northern During a day cruising the disembarkation day. If you wish, Perhaps set off into Norway’s Lights Cathedral. Admire its Norwegian Sea, delve into the you may explore more with pristine wilderness on a glacier fascinating steeple designed Nordic-inspired amenities of Viking: Stay on in this fascinating trek in the Alps. Alternately, to resemble a flame and enjoy the ship, maybe indulge in a old mercantile city, visit Norway’s learn about the aurora borealis the ethereal strains of its organ. traditional Norwegian waffle at cosmopolitan capital of Oslo or and the indigenous cultures of Or venture to the spectacular Mamsen’s gourmet deli. (B,L,D) journey to Iceland. (B) northern Norway from experts at Sautso, a canyon carved over the Tromsø University Museum. millennia by the Alta River. At 7.5 DAY 12 BERGEN Or pay a visit to the world’s miles long and up to 1,380 feet Encircled by majestic mountains, northernmost brewery. (B,L,D) deep, it is the largest in Northern fjords and glaciers, Bergen was WANT TO ADD FINLAND Europe. (B,L,D) home to Viking sagas. With the AND SWEDEN TO DAY 8 ALTA ship berthed next to Bryggen YOUR VOYAGE? DAY 10 NARVIK Resting on the stunning shores wharf - a UNESCO Site, easily This tour connects to of Altafjord, Alta is the gateway Home to a former Viking stroll along its waterfront. See the Phil's hosted tour: to some of Europe’s most settlement, Narvik is situated beautiful 18th-century wooden Nordic Winter Adventure magnificent natural beauty. on the innermost shores of the houses, and visit the Hanseatic 10 days, Bergen to Its frequent clear skies make Ofotfjorden. The small town Museum on an included tour. Stockholm – departing it an ideal locale from which enjoys a dramatic backdrop, 15 February 2020 to view the northern lights. In encircled by mountains in every (further details on Alta, fascinating rock carvings direction and the glacier that pages 50-51) tell stories of primitive cultures; spills right to the water’s edge. you may view them, as well as During a visit, learn how the ice- fascinating exhibits on salmon free port helped the town prosper fishing and the Northern Lights, nordic winter adventure
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Rovaniemi
SWEDEN
FINLAND NORWAY Bergen
Oslo Stockholm
10 DAY TOUR • 15-24 FEBRUARY 2020
Join Phil on a journey to discover some of the best natural highlights and historic cities that reasons5 Scandinavia has to offer. Ride the Flåm railway, considered to be one of the most scenic rail to go Hosted from Bergen to journeys in the world, and one of the steepest! Discover the town of Rovaniemi, the traditional home Stockholm by Phil Hoffmann of Santa Claus, and try your hand at snow-shoeing through an alpine forest and ice-fishing. Explore the historical charms and modern architecture of Bergen, Oslo and Stockholm on guided tours in a TOUR COST region where the old and new exist seamlessly side-by-side. PER PERSON
TWIN SHARE $11,999* DAY 1 BERGEN DAY 3 BERGEN DAY 4 OSLO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $4,799* Meet your tour manager this TO OSLO After a leisurely breakfast afternoon at the hotel. Take a morning train from Bergen enjoy a 3 hour city tour of Oslo Stay Norge by Scandic* to the mountain town of Voss. including The Vigeland Park WEATHER: Depart Voss and enjoy one of with its 200 sculptures, a visit to Holmenkollen ski jump – home Winter – bright, chilly DAY 2 BERGEN the world’s most scenic rail journeys on a full day ‘Norway of the annual Ski Festival since days. Average 1-5°c Today enjoy a guided walking in a Nutshell’ sightseeing tour. 1892 and site of the 1952 Winter tour of the city, visiting the Superb waterfalls line the road Olympics - for a fantastic view iconic old town known TOUR INCLUSIONS: as the coach weaves its way over the city and a walk at the as Bryggen, the popular down the valley to Gudvangen Opera House. The Opera House §§ Economy Class flights Oslo fish market and exploring (alternate route to Gudvangen in won the culture award at the to Rovaniemi & Rovaniemi to this beautiful town. The winter). Take a ferry through the World Architecture Festival in Stockholm including taxes rest of the day is free to narrow Naeroy Fjord and ascend Barcelona in October 2008, and §§ 9 nights first class explore Norway's second the Flåm Valley by electric train, the 2009 European Union Prize accommodation largest city and perhaps a marvel of railway engineering. for Contemporary Architecture. sample the local cuisine. §§ Travel by air-conditioned Enjoy the journey across the roof The afternoon is at leisure to coach, rail Stay Norge by Scandic* (B) of Norway through magnificent explore the city. §§ Sightseeing per itinerary landscapes of farmland, forests Stay The Thief* (B) with entry fees and glacier-capped mountains, before arriving into Oslo. §§ 9 meals Stay The Thief* (B) §§ Luggage porterage §§ Hosted from Bergen §§ Services of a professional English speaking tour director §§ Pre-departure function, tour documentation 51
Ride the historic Flåm Railway, one of the most scenic journeys in the world • Discover bijoux Oslo - home of Gustar reasons5 Vigeland Park • Enjoy traditional activities like snow-shoeing through an alpine forest and ice-fishing • Stay in Rovaniemi to go in Finnish Lapland, the official home of Santa Claus! • With a little luck, catch a glimpse of the stunning Northern Lights.
DAY 5 OSLO DAY 6 ROVANIEMI animals and offer the chance to DAY 9 STOCKHOLM TO ROVANIEMI Today experience two traditional take some great photos. This morning walk a short Transfer to Oslo airport for a Scandinavian activities - ice Stay Snowman World Glass distance to the pier for a flight to Rovaniemi, the capital fishing and snow-shoeing. Resort* (B) public guided boat tour of of Finnish Lapland and official Travel through snowy forests to the Stockholm archipelago, a hometown of Santa Claus, capture the true feeling of the DAY 7 ROAVNIEMI cluster of some 30,000 islands, an urban oasis amidst the Arctic in the northern woods, TO STOCKHOLM skerries and rocks, the largest Arctic Wilderness. It is where to a small wilderness frozen Transfer to the airport for a archipelago in Sweden, and the culture, wild activities and fairy lake. Experience the silence flight to the capital of Sweden, second largest in the Baltic Sea. tales come together. Tonight and beauty of wintry forests on Stockholm. On arrival transfer The afternoon is at leisure to experience the magic of the a snowshoe hike before trying to the hotel. Enjoy the rest of the explore the city. northern nature. Drive through traditional ice fishing. Savour a day at leisure. Stay Grand Hotel Stockholm* (B) the beautiful, winter landscape break by an open fire and enjoy Stay Grand Hotel Stockholm* (B) by head-lit snowmobile before some snacks while the only DAY 10 STOCKHOLM stopping for a break in the middle sound audible is the sough of the DAY 8 STOCKHOLM Our Scandinavian adventure of the pitch-dark forest (based on forest and the campfire. Embark on a tour of Stockholm, finishes after breakfast with a shared snowmobile). While the In the afternoon enjoy a visiting the Old Town (Gamla transfer to the airport. guide makes a camp fire, listen wintertime safari with a team Stan), located on a small island * or similar hotel to the stories and facts about the of huskies. The barking of and with narrow stone streets Northern Lights. Enjoy a Lappish enthusiastic dogs offers a and old buildings, such as the snack break and barbeque welcome to the farm. Before Royal Palace – home to the King WANT TO SEE MORE sausages on the fire while departing on the journey, and other members of the Royal OF THE NORWEGIAN observing the skies above. With instructions will be given on how FJORDS? Family, and the Royal Opera – good luck, catch a glimpse of the to control the sleds, which will be constructed in 1892. Why not join Phil on Northern Lights. ridden in pairs. You may swap his Viking Ocean cruise! Stay Snowman World Glass places at the halfway point. The Stay Grand Hotel Stockholm* (B) Resort* (B) head musher will talk about the In Search of the life and training of these Arctic Northern Lights 13 days, Cruise London to Bergen – departing 3 February 2020 (further details on pages 48-49).
classic antarctica
Buenos Aires 52 ARGENTINA
Ushuaia
Le Boréal cruise Drake Passage
Antarctic Peninsula ANTARCTICA
15 DAY TOUR • 13-27 FEBRUARY 2020
There are some travel experiences which words cannot adequately describe, and a trip to reasons5 Antarctica is certainly one of them. The vastness of its beaches and the immensity of its ice shelves to go Escorted by reinforce the beautiful supremacy of nature. The wealth of distinct animals with their own unique Julie Williams means of survival, is certain to delight. The tales of Antarctic explorers and scientists – both past and present – are absolutely captivating. The best way to truly experience the untouched essence TOUR COST of this intriguing land is aboard a Small Ship Expedition Cruise. PER PERSON
TWIN SHARE $19,095* DAY 1 BUENOS AIRES DAY 3 BUENOS AIRES. Le Boréal SOLO OCCUPANY $26,795* On arrival in the Argentinian This morning after breakfast, Le Boreal features elegant capital, you’ll be met and embark on your chosen activity. design and innovative state-
transferred to the hotel. Perhaps head to the island town of-the-art marine technology. *depicted pricing based on After settling in, enjoy of Tigre and enjoy a cruise over The vessel boasts a convenient a Prestige Stateroom, deck 4. Welcome Drinks. the waterways of the Paraná and sensible layout, with three Other pricing on application. elevators. She offers a single Stay Buenos Aires, Park Delta. Alternatively, explore the seating dining room, al fresco Hyatt – 3 nights extraordinary history of the city’s WEATHER: vibrant street art culture, or take dining, an outdoor heated pool, and a modern lecture facility and Summer – nearly 24 hours DAY 2 BUENOS AIRES. a behind-the-scenes soccer theatre, as well as an ample and of daylight. Average tour. (B) Enjoy a tour of Buenos Aires comfortable gathering area and 10 degrees c ° before visiting the city’s oldest DAY 4 USHUAIA, library. A full-service salon, steam barrio (district). rooms, spa and fitness centre EMBARK SHIP TOUR INCLUSIONS: Explore La Boca’s colourful complete the amenities. Fly to Ushuaia and transfer to the §§ Economy Class flights including taxes houses and picturesque All Suites and the majority of luxury expedition ship, Le Boréal. §§ 4 nights luxury accommodation pedestrian street, the the Staterooms feature two twin Be greeted by your Expedition Caminito; drive along one beds which can be converted §§ 10-night luxury cruise Leader and a team of expert onboard the Le Boréal of the widest avenues in the into one queen-size bed, a naturalist guides. Settle in before world, Avenida 9 de Julio; private bathroom with shower §§ Buenos Aires to Ushaia Economy enjoying the Captain’s Welcome pass the parks, gardens and (some with bathtub), international Class return flights including taxes Dinner. Afterwards, head to the tree-lined streets of Palermo; direct dial telephone, satellite flat §§ 34 meals (and complimentary deck to take in the stunning and visit La Recoleta screen television, DVD/CD, iPod beverages onboard your cruise) scenery of the Beagle Channel. Cemetery. Enjoy dinner and a §§ Return airport transfers, dock with speakers, wireless lively tango show. (B,D) Stay Le Boréal - 10 nights (B,D). porterage and tipping Internet access, safe, minibar, full-length closets, writing desk/ §§ Escorted from Adelaide dressing table, hair dryer, duvet §§ APT Tour Director & Expedition Team and plush terry cloth robes. §§ One-way home to airport transfer §§ Pre-departure function, tour documentation Buenos Aires ARGENTINA 53
Ushuaia
Le Boréal cruise Drake Passage
Antarctic Peninsula ANTARCTICA
Get up close to gentoo, chinstrap and Adelie penguins and Weddell, crabeater, leopard and Antarctic fur seals reasons5 • visit a deserted whaling station • Send a postcard from a scientific research station with a rare Antarctica postage to go stamp • see whales surfacing as you explore by Zodiac • Tierra del Fuego National Park in Argentina.
International and local cuisine DAY 5 DRAKE PASSAGE DAY 13 DRAKE PASSAGE. On arrival, you’ll be met and is served in the stylish, Sail across the Drake Passage, Return across the Drake Passage transferred to your hotel. spacious Dining Room in one of the great travel milestones. towards the Argentinian city of Stay Buenos Aires, unassigned seating; alfresco Learn all about the adventures Ushuaia, keeping an eye out for Park Hyatt. (B) in the casual indoor-outdoor ahead as you participate in a whales, dolphins and albatross. Grill Restaurant on Deck 6, range of informative, interactive (B,L,D) DAY 15 DEPART available at select times; or and entertaining presentations on BUENOS AIRES from 24-hour Room Service. the wildlife, history and geology DAY 14 DISEMBARK SHIP, The journey ends with a transfer Continental breakfast, buffet of Antarctica delivered by your USHUAIA, BUENOS AIRES to Buenos Aires airport for your breakfast, buffet lunch, afternoon expert Expedition Team. (B,L,D) Today, disembark the ship in onward flight. (B) tea, a three-course dinner and Ushuaia and take a tour of a late-evening snack are served DAYS 6-12 ANTARCTIC Tierra del Fuego National Park. daily. Complimentary wine and PENINSULA Later travel to the airport for the beer are served at lunch and On arrival in Antarctica, the included flight to Buenos Aires. dinner. Additionally, bar service is itinerary becomes flexible in available on the Sun Deck. order to maximise discovery of Public areas have been designed this enchanting world of ice and WANT TO SEE MORE OF SOUTH AMERICA? to accommodate passenger water. Each day on the cruise, Uncover the colours of South America on an extended land journey numbers exceeding the ship’s enjoy morning and afternoon across this captivating continent. Home to diverse cultures and capacity to ensure guests can Zodiac rides. Visit penguin arresting landscapes, South America is the perfect addition to an enjoy an inviting, spacious rookeries, seal colonies, and Antarctica expedition cruise. Talk to your travel consultant today! ambiance. The state-of-the-art keep an eye out for the orcas, Extended itinerary options: theatre is the perfect venue for humpback and minke whales lectures, cultural performances that frequent these waters. Head Brazil Highlights with Antarctica cruise, 20 days, Rio de Janeiro and film screenings. There to Deception Island, an active to Buenos Aires - departing 8 February 2020 is a library, beauty salon and volcano and once home to a Spirit of Peru with Antarctica Cruise, 22 days, Lima to Buenos an Internet salon offering whaling station. You may also Aires - departing 8 February 2020 Internet access and computer get the opportunity to stop at stations for personal use. the Port Lockroy scientific base. South American Discovery with Antarctia Cruise, 27 days, From here, send a postcard with Lima to Rio de Janeiro - departing 8 February 2020 a rare Antarctic stamp! (B,L,D) northern spain and portugal
Santiago Bilbao de Compostela 54 Oviedo Santander San Sebastian Pamplona Porto PORTUGAL Barcelona SPAIN
Lisbon
Algarve Region
20 DAY TOUR • 1-20 MARCH 2020
Brimming with cultural, historical, culinary and artistic delights, emabark upon a classic exploration reasons5 of the Iberian Peninsula. Discover some of Antoni Gaudi’s enigmatic creations in Barcelona, to go Escorted by such as Parc Guell and the unfinished Sagrada Familia. Travel through northern Spain and cities Corey Enthoven like Pamplona, home of the infamous Running of the Bulls, and Bilbao to visit the ultra-modern Guggenheim Museum. In Portugal visit Porto and the Douro Valley to try some port from its TOUR COST historical home, discover some of the history behind Portugal’s intrepid seafarers in Lisbon, and take some time out to relax on the stunning shorelines of the southern Algarve Region. PER PERSON
TWIN SHARE $9,299* DAY 1 DEPART ADELAIDE walls with views over the city, DAY 7 SANTANDER SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $1,499* Depart Adelaide for Barcelona, old town and cathedral, before – PICOS DE EUROPA – via Dubai retracing the steps of the famous COVADONGA – OVIEDO ‘Running of the Bulls’. Tonight, Travel through the Picos de savour tapas and sangria at a WEATHER: DAY 2 ARRIVE Europa mountains and visit historic café. Spring – clear, cool days. BARCELONA the grotto of ‘Our Lady of Stay Abba Reino de Navarra Hotel* Covadonga’, a famous pilgrimage Average 17-20° C Welcome to Barcelona! (B,D) Tonight enjoy a Welcome site and basilica made from the Dinner at a local restaurant, marble of the surrounding hills. TOUR INCLUSIONS: followed by a drive to see DAY 5 PAMPLONA – SAN Arrive into Oviedo and enjoy SEBASTIAN – BILBAO - §§ Return economy class flights the city’s iconic sights. dinner and cider tasting with the SANTANDER Castañón family at their Cider Mill. from Adelaide including taxes. Stay AC Hotel Som Marriott Travel to San Sebastián and see §§ 18 nights first class accommodation Barcelona* – 2 nights (D) Stay Ayre Hotel Oviedo (B,D) Bahía de la Concha beach, or stroll §§ Travel by private air- along Calle 31 de Agosto in the Old DAY 8 OVIEDO – CABO conditioned coach DAY 3 BARCELONA Town. Next stop is Bilbao. Visit the VIDIO – SANTIAGO DE Visit the unfinished La Sagrada §§ Sightseeing per itinerary modern Guggenheim Museum, COMPOSTELA Família before visiting Plaça de with entry fees designed by talented architect Catalunya and the Christopher Stop for amazing views at the §§ 29 meals Frank Gehry. Arrive in Santander Columbus monument. Visit Asturian fishing village of Cabo this evening. §§ Luggage porterage Gaudi’s Park Guell before Vidio before arriving into Santiago Stay Santemar Hotel Santander* - §§ Gratuities for tor director, spending the rest of the day de Compostela. Walk the last 2 nights (B) driver and local guides on your own to explore the 2km of the famous Camino Trail to learn more about this famous §§ Escorted from Adelaide city’s enchanting barrios. (B) DAY 6 SANTANDER pilgrimage. Tonight, enjoy dinner §§ Services of a professional DAY 4 BARCELONA Day at leisure in Santander. at a local restaurant to sample English speaking tour director TO PAMPLONA Relax on the shores of one of the local Galician cuisine. §§ One-way home to airport transfer Travel to Pamplona and enjoy beaches or amble through the Stay Gran Hotel* - 2 nights (B,D) §§ Pre-departure function, a walking tour. See the ancient charming Old Town. (B) tour documentation 55
Explore Barcelona and the architecture of Gaudi at the Sagrada Familia and Parc Guell • Visit Pamplona, home of the reasons5 Running of the Bulls, and Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao • Walk a section of the Camino Trail and learn about the to go pilgrimage • Enjoy Porto and the Douro Valley • Relax amid the stunning landscapes and shores of Southern Portugal.
DAY 9 SANTIAGO DE cruise along the Douro River of Batalha, the best example DAY 17 ALGARVE REGION COMPOSTELA before a meal in the Medieval of late Gothic architecture in Enjoy a coastal drive along Ribeira Quarter. (B,D) Portugal. Visit the medieval Enjoy a guides insights into the the Sagres Peninsula. End the walled city of Obidos before ‘Way of Saint James’ and why excursion with a visit to Lagos, arriving into Lisbon. thousands attempt the life- DAY 12 DOURO once home to Henry the Navigator. changing pilgrimage annually. VALLEY EXCURSION Stay Olissippo Marques de Sa Tonight, enjoy a local restaurant Visit the vast cathedral, reputed Stop in Peso da Régua, a Hotel* - 2 nights (B) dinner. (B,D) to be the final resting place of sprawling riverside town famed for Saint James the Great, and the production port wine. Later visit DAY 15 LISBON DAY 18 ALGARVE Praza do Obradoiro. (B) two wine estates to sample locally See the Monument to the TO LISBON produced wine. Visit an olive oil Discoveries and the Belém This morning return to Lisbon and DAY 10 SANTIAGO museum before lunch in the village Tower, built to commemorate enjoy free time before a Farewell DE COMPOSTELA – of Regua. Cruise down the Douro Vasco da Gama’s expedition. Dinner at a local restaurant. GUIMARAES – PORTO River and delight in the beautiful Tour the Hieronymite Monastery, Stay Olissippo Marques de Sa surroundings before returning to a testament to 15th century Stop in Guimarães for views of Hotel* (B,D) Porto. (B,L) its 10th-century castle before Manueline architecture. Tonight, arriving in the World Heritage City enjoy a traditional Portuguese DAY 19 DEPART LISBON of Porto. Dinner at the hotel. DAY 13 PORTO – COIMBRA dinner amidst the heart- Transfer to the airport for the flights – TOMAR – FATIMA wrenching, melancholic sounds Stay Crowne Plaza Hotel Porto* to Adelaide, arriving on day 20. (B) of the Fado. (B,D) - 3 nights (B,D) Travel to Tomar and visit the Convent of Christ, originally built DAY 16 LISBON – DAY 11 PORTO as a Templar stronghold in the 12th century. Arrive into Fátima, ALGARVE REGION Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Porto with dinner at the hotel. Drive south towards the Serra to see Baroque churches, and Stay Fatima Hotel* (B,D) da Arrábida Mountains and to along the winding lanes that the pastures of the Alentejo. tumble down towards the Douro. Enjoy lunch at a stud ranch See the bridges that span the DAY 14 FATIMA – BATALHA where Lusitano horses were river and the Gothic Church of St. – LISBON once reared at the pleasure of Francis. Visit the Stock Exchange This morning rub shoulders King João VI in the 18th century. Palace with its Arabian Hall with millions of Catholic pilgrims Continue further south to the inspired by Granada’s Alhambra. at Fátima, where three young Algarve Region This evening enjoy a leisurely shepherds saw the apparition of the Virgin. Stop at the monastery Stay Hotel Vila Gale Ampalius* - 2 nights (B,L)
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Meknes Fez Rabat Casablanca
Essaouira Ait Benhadddou Marrakesh Sahara Desert Ouirgane Dades Valley
Escorted by 18 DAY TOUR • 23 MARCH – 9 APRIL 2020 Phil Hoffmann Travel Play it again, Sam. Morocco is a gateway to Africa, and a country of dizzying diversity. Discover reasons5 epic mountain ranges, ancient cities and medinas, sweeping deserts and a mixed Berber and TOUR COST to go Arab population. Feel it in the bustle of the crowded souqs and taste it in every aromatic tajine. It’s PER PERSON floating in the air above the High Atlas Mountains and it’s caught in the grains of the endless Sahara. TWIN SHARE $5,849* It’s a vibrancy, an urgency, an assault on the senses. It is the essence of Morocco. High on spice and adventure, our experience begins in legendary Casablanca. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $999*
DAY 1 ADELAIDE worshippers. Leaving the city, DAY 5 FEZ WEATHER: TO CASABLANCA head north along the coast to Fez is the spiritual and cultural elegant Rabat – capital of Morocco, Spring – bright, sunny Fly from Adelaide to heart of Morocco; vibrant, noisy, first Imperial city and home to days. Average 25-30°c Casablanca via Dubai. fascinating and overwhelming numerous fine ancient Arab - a visual and pungent feast DAY 2 CASABLANCA monuments. Explore the walled for the senses with a huge, TOUR INCLUSIONS: quarter known as the Kasbah des Welcome to Morocco! Enjoy a well-preserved medieval old §§ Return economy class flights Oudaias. Continue to Meknes – transfer to the hotel with time city. Today head into the old from Adelaide including taxes erstwhile capital. to relax for the rest of the day city, arguably the world's most Stay Tafilalet or similar (B) §§ 13 nights first class hotel and and evening. Casablanca is fascinating and confounding old riad accommodation, 1 night perhaps most famous for the city. Walk through the twisting desert camp (with facilities) film bearing its name. The DAY 4 MEKNES TO streets and alleyways, and VOLUBILIS AND FEZ explore the specialty sections §§ Travel by minicoach city's handsome Mauresque buildings, which meld This morning discover the charming that divide the souk such as §§ Sightseeing per itinerary French-colonial design and streets of Imperial Meknes’ medina the tanneries. Tonight, enjoy a with entry fees traditional Moroccan style, – the old walled section of the city memorable dinner – the signature §§ 23 meals are worthy of exploration. lined with elaborately decorated salty and sweet pastilla. (B,D) §§ Luggage porterage Stay Hotel Barcelo or similar buildings and a bustling old souk. DAY 6 FEZ TO MIDELT §§ Escorted from Adelaide At UNESCO-listed Volubilis – the foremost Roman site in Morocco, Drive inland to the High Atlas §§ Services of a professional DAY 3 CASABLANCA discover this one-time provincial Mountains through a variety English speaking tour director TO RABAT AND capital, along with the fantastic MEKNES of spectacular scenery to the §§ One way home to mostly intact mosaics along the elevated market town of Midelt. airport transfer This morning discover Decumanus Maximus. In Fez, enjoy Consider a leisurely mountain §§ Pre-deparure function the massive edifice of the balance of the day at leisure. hike with astonishing views. the Mosque of Hassan II, tour documentation Stay Riad Myr or similar Stay Hotel Taddart second only in size to the – 2 nights (B) or similar (B,D) great mosque at Mecca, with a capacity for 25,000 airfare included
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Discover Fez – one of the planet’s most incredible cities • Comfortable camping and a camel ride in reasons5 the Sahara • Learn the tea-making secrets of the Berbers • Travel on the ‘road of 1,000 kasbahs’ to Ait to go Benhaddou • Djemaa El-Fna, Marrakesh’s main square.
DAY 7 MIDELT TO DAY 9 M’GOUN VALLEY Ouirgane, nestled in the foothills DAY 14 MARRAKESH SAHARA DESERT Enjoy a full-day walk (basic of the High Atlas Mountains in TO ESSAOUIRA the heart of the Toubkal National Enjoy a relaxing morning, level of fitness required) in the Once home to sizeable British Park - a great place for scenic before a drive through barren remarkable M'goun Valley. and Jewish populations, with a walks and bird twitching. mountainsides and fertile valleys Accompanied by a local guide, charm that has seduced people to isolated Merzouga. With a walk a trail that undulates slightly Stay Auberge Chez Momo like Orson Welles and Jimi backdrop of stunningly lofty here and there, passing Berber or similar (B,D) Hendrix, the laid-back fishing orange-coloured Erg Chebbi villages and meeting local people. town of Essaouira boasts a sand dunes, embark on a sunset Learn the tea making secrets of DAY 12 OUIRGANE bustling medina, tiny alleyways, camel ride to the edge of the Berbers with a local family. (B,D) TO MARRAKESH pungent souks and a beautiful Sahara. Tonight, camp out in Through the Atlas, continue to stretch of beach. Enjoy a day at traditional style. Enjoy an evening DAY 10 M’GOUN VALEY ancient and exotic Marrakesh, leisure here. around a camp fire with dinner TO AIT BENHADDOU Winston Churchill’s fave holiday Stay Riad Maison du Sud and Bedouin entertainment. On the fabled ‘Road of 1,000 spot. Checking into a beautiful or similar (B,D) Notes: The camp is set up for Kasbahs’, discover Skoura riad, enjoy the rest of the day private use of our group. Enjoy Oasis - home to several kasbahs. at leisure. Consider exploring DAY 15 ESSAOUIRA the comfort of private tents with Perched on a hilltop and almost Djemaa El-Fna Square in the TO CASABLANCA old quarter, with its palm private shower and WC, proper unchanged since the 11th En route to Casablanca, stop readers, acrobats, camels size dressed beds, coffee table century, UNESCO-listed Ait at coastal Oualidia, known for and snake charmers. and chairs. Benhaddou – a fortified village Moroccan oysters. studded with kasbahs is one of Stay Hamdane – 2 nights (B) Stay Desert camp (B,D) Stay Hotel Barcelo or similar (B) Morocco's most iconic sites – boasting a long list of film location DAY 8 SAHARA DESERT DAY 13 MARRAKESH DAY 16-18 CASABLANCA credits. Enjoy a walk through the TO TODRA GORGE, DADES Enjoy a morning tour of the old TO DUBAI AND ADELAIDE winding streets of the old town. AND M’GOUN VALLEYS medina, through the bustling Late this morning, transfer to Stay Riad Maktoub or similar souks. Highlights include the Enjoy a real Lawrence of Arabia Casablanca Mohammed V (B,D) Bahia Palace, Marrakech moment this morning with a International Airport, for the Museum, Koutoubia Mosque and sunrise camel ride across the flight to Dubai. Overnight at DAY 11 AIT BENHADDOU Djemaa El-Fna Square. Rest desert. Driving to the spectacular a hotel in Dubai before the TO OUIRGANE of the day at leisure. (B,D) Todra Gorge, embark on a walk. onward flight to Adelaide, Continue to the beautiful Dades Driving through the Atlas arriving evening of day 18. (B) Valley before arriving at M’Goun. Mountains, our destination is the Stay Hotel Kasbah Chems or pretty Berber village of similar – 2 nights (B,D) imperial europe with oberammergau passion play
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CZECH REPUBLIC
SLOVAKIA Vienna Oberammergau Munich Salzburg Budapest AUSTRIA
HUNGARY
ITALY SLOVENIA
Escorted by 14 DAY TOUR • 4 JULY – 17 JULY 2020 Phil Hoffmann Travel In 2020, the Bavarian village of Oberammergau is giving you the chance to experience the Passion Play. reasons5 Miss this extraordinary performance by the villagers of Oberammergau and you’ll have to wait another TOUR COST to go ten years! Starting in Munich, journey through Europe’s imperial riverside capitals: stand in front of PER PERSON Prague’s 15th century Astronomical Clock, explore both sides of the 'Pearl of the Danube' in Budapest, TWIN SHARE $8,899* stroll the elegant boulevards of Vienna, visit Salzburg - the birthplace of Mozart, discover the beauty of the Wachau Valley and attend an inspired and moving performance of the Passion Play, performed only SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $1,399* every 10 years in Oberammergau, a small town nestled in the heart of the Bavarian Alps.
WEATHER: DAY 1 ADELAIDE DAY 4 PRAGUE TO DAY 6 BUDAPEST TO MUNICH BRATISLAVA AND Budapest is grandeur on the Summer – bright, sunny Fly from Adelaide to Munich, BUDAPEST Danube. Architecturally, the city is a days. Average 20-30°C via Dubai. A beautiful city of gleaming treasure trove, with an abundance gilded spires and a unique blend of Baroque, Neoclassical and Art Nouveau buildings, though, actually TOUR INCLUSIONS: DAY 2 MUNICH of Gothic, Renaissance and Budapest has a fin de siècle feel Welcome to Munich, capital baroque architecture, Prague is §§ Return economy class flights to it, for it was then, during the of Bavaria. Home of the culturally spectacular. Prague from Adelaide including taxes capital’s ‘golden age' in the late Oktoberfest, BMW and has prospered since the fall of §§ 11 nights first class accommodation 19th century, that most of what is lederhosen. Munich city Communism and its newfound seen today was built. Embark on §§ Travel by air-conditioned coach life centres around the status and affluence is evident a sightseeing tour featuring views §§ Sightseeing per itinerary Marienplatz with its fascinating during our guided sightseeing of the famous Chain Bridge, the with entry fees Glockenspiel clock. Enjoy an tour of the city. View the UNESCO-listed Castle Hill district arrival transfer to the hotel. impressive St. Vitus’ Cathedral in §§ Category 2 Tickets for the 2020 and a visit to the Fisherman’s Later, enjoy a short orientation the grounds of the 1,000 year old Passion Play in Oberammergau Bastion. From there enjoy superb tour of this delightful German Prague Castle. Cross the river on §§ 17 meals views across the Parliament and city. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome a walking tour to the Old Town Danube below. Tonight, enjoy a §§ Luggage porterage Reception. (WR) Square to see the Astronomical dinner of Hungarian specialties at a §§ Escorted by Phil Hoffmann Travel Clock. Afternoon at leisure. (B) Stay Munich - 2 nights local restaurant. (B, D) §§ Services of a professional DAY 5 PRAGUE TO English speaking tour director DAY 3 MUNICH TO BRATISLAVA AND DAY 7 BUDAPEST TO §§ One-way home to airport transfer REGENSBURG & PRAGUE BUDAPEST GYOR AND VIENNA §§ Pre-departure function, This morning visit Regensburg, Cross the Transdanubia region to Visit the bijoux Slovak capital tour documentation an unspoilt medieval gem en Gyor. Stroll through this quaint city Bratislava with its eclectic route to the Czech Republic. which stands at the confluence Gothic, Baroque and Art Deco Cross the border to exciting of three rivers and features architecture. Entering Hungary, Prague, home for the next two charming Baroque architecture. later arrive in Budapest. (B) nights. (B) Later arrive in imperial Vienna. (B) Stay Budapest - 2 nights Stay Prague - 2 nights Stay Vienna - 2 nights airfare included
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A ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ event at Oberammergau • Discover Munich in the heart of Bavaria • Explore Prague and reasons5 see the Astronomical Clock • Visit Salzburg – birthplace of Mozart • Discover the beauty of the Wachau Valley to go
DAY 8 VIENNA DAY 10 SALZBURG every year ending in zero. The OBERAMMERGAU Good morning Vienna! As the TO INNSBRUCK AND production involves over 2,000 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION former HQ of the Hapsburg OBERAMMERGAU performers, musicians and stage technicians, all residents Pricing for ‘Imperial Europe with Empire, the Austrian capital has Visit Innsbruck in the Austrian of the village. Enjoy the unique Oberammergau’ is indicative and a flabbergasting stash of cultural Tirol famous for its spectacular atmosphere in town before subject to change. Final pricing and art treasures. Taking in some scenery. See the famous Golden taking your premium seat (Ticket will be confirmed by late 2019. of Vienna’s trophy sights, admire Roof and enjoy free time to Category 2) for an inspired and If the overall price increases by the Hofburg Palace - former winter explore this interesting town. moving performance of the more than 17%, guests are eligible residence of the Habsburg Dynasty. Later travel to the picturesque Passion Play this afternoon. to cancel without penalty. If the See the grand State Opera House town of Oberammergau Dine at a local restaurant this trip price decreases, guests will and the Ringstrasse, a beautiful where the Passion Play will be evening before experiencing the be entitled to the lower trip price. sweeping boulevard built in the 19th performed. This evening dine at captivating second half of this century to replace the city walls. the hotel. (B,D) Named accommodation unique event as night falls. (B,D) View St. Stephen’s Cathedral, its Stay Ettal or Garmisch - will be detailed after pricing ornate roof bearing the imperial Partenkirchen region - 2 nights is finalised in late 2019. emblem of the Habsburgs. DAY 12 OBERAMMERGAU Rest of day at leisure. (B) TO MUNICH No single/solo room DAY 11 OBERAMMERGAU accommodation is available during Travel through alpine scenery The origins of the Passion the Oberammergau region stay. DAY 9 VIENNA TO WACHAU back to Munich. Tonight, enjoy a Play date back to 1633, when Guests will be accommodated VALLEY AND SALZBURG Farewell Dinner. (B,D) residents of Oberammergau in in twin share accommodation Stay Munich - 1 night See the UNESCO-designated Bavaria, Germany vowed that during the Oberammergau Wachau Valley, one of the most if God spared them from the region stay, where passengers DAY 13 MUNICH beautiful river valleys in Europe. Bubonic plague ravaging the will be matched with same See the magnificent Melk region, they would produce TO ADELAIDE gender and similar age. Abbey—a masterpiece of Baroque a play thereafter for all time Late this morning after breakfast, Any deposits paid towards architecture, before reaching depicting a staging of Jesus enjoy a transfer to the airport for the the tour are non-refundable, Salzburg ‘alive with the sound of Christ’s passion, covering the onward flight to Adelaide, via Dubai, regardless of the date of music’. Embark on a walking tour of short final period of his life from arriving the evening of day 14. (B) cancellation. The sole exception to this musical city. Be sure to stock his visit to Jerusalem and leading ed. this, is if the overall price increases up on chocolate Mozartkugeln! to his crucifixion. The play was by more than 17%, guests are Dine tonight at the hotel. (B,D) first performed in 1634, and is 15 September 2019 – eligible to cancel without penalty. Stay Salzburg - 1 night now performed repeatedly over balance of payment due. the course of 5 months during
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3 DAY TOUR • 3-5 MAY; 19-21 JUL** ; 25-27 OCT 2019
Enjoy a taste of Italy with your host, Renato Di Stefano at the impressive Waverley Estate, located on the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula at Port Elliot. Escorted by Engage in culinary art sessions including proper pasta making with Renato, Renato Di Stefano the skills for which you’ll be able to replicate back home. There’s plenty of ways to enjoy a weekend, but none more relaxing than one which TOUR COST offers the perfect marriage of great food, wine and good company. PER PERSON
TWIN SHARE $589* Stay at the historic and impressive Waverley Estate Learn (with private bathroom) • reasons5 the art of Italian gastronomy in an idyllic setting • Discover the beauty of the Fleurieu Peninsula • Enjoy ‘Natale Italiano a Luglio’ to go – Christmas in July – 19 July 2019 • Enjoy mouth-wateringly delicious Italian food WEATHER: Aussie Winter and Spring – a chance to snug up in Pt Elliot with good food and wine! THE SETTING ABOUT YOUR HOST Nestled amongst towering gums, RENATO DI STEFANO TOUR INCLUSIONS: Kalamata olive trees and petit Verdot Renato has a passion for Italy, vines across four acres of spacious Italian food and the romantic §§ 2 nights first class accommodation ground, Waverley Estate is beautifully Italian language. From an early §§ 5 meals including 2 Continental located just an hour south of Adelaide, age, under his Nonna’s guidance, breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners on the spectacular Fleurieu Peninsula Renato learned the correlation §§ Selected wines* with meals at Port Elliot, one of the most charming between choice, fresh ingredients seaside towns in South Australia, §§ Souvenir apron – yours to take home (often gathered at local markets) and minutes from Horseshoe Bay, and delicious meals. His childhood §§ Culinary art sessions its loveliest beach. Well-appointed experiences together with the including pasta making premium accommodation decorated repertoire of tips and tricks learned §§ ** Natale Italiano a Luglio – in a distinctive French Provencal style while helping Nonna prepare family Christmas in July departure! and lifestyle facilities including a solar meals laid the foundations for heated swimming pool, lawn tennis *Additional wine can be purchased Renato’s love of good food and court, Petanque lawns and barbecue/ With prior notice given, catering traditional Italian cooking. arrangements can be made for those picnic areas, combine to create the with an ovo-lacto vegetarian perfect weekend bolthole. diet or gluten intolerance. EVENT // TOUR PACKAGES PORT ADELAIDE VS ST KILDA | 2 JUNE 2019
THE BIGGEST AND BEST RANGE OF SHANGHAI PACKAGES * PACKAGES FROM $689 PP
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Accommodation: We use hotels of an international to the total cost for land and/or airfares. Cancelled Tours do vary in their level of exertion. Please refer to 3 and 4-star (and sometimes 5-star) standard (where bookings are non-transferable. Please also refer the Fitness Rating for each of our tours. There may also depicted) throughout our programs. Even in the far- to the Booking Conditions in our current APT Fully be uneven ground, some steps and walking on steep flung regions of The Five' Stans or Iran we choose our Escorted Journeys programs for Europe, Russia, inclines. accommodation with an eye to traditional architecture, Canada & Alaska. good service, friendly staff, good cuisine and centrality Insurance: Insurance is compulsory for cover against to attractions – or ‘best in region’. Aboard ships, cabin Children: Participants must be over the age of 15. loss of deposit and loss of airfares, personal accident, category is detailed within our pricing panels. Upgrades medical cover etc. If you have an ongoing medical are permitted at additional cost. Dress Codes and Local Laws: Discover Persia: There condition you may be required to complete a pre- are strong Islamic codes of dress and behaviour in Iran. existing medical form. If you are over 70 years of age, Airfares: Many of our Fully Escorted programs, where Women are legally required to wear loose-fitting clothing you are required to complete a senior’s medical form. detailed under ‘inclusions’ include group airfares. which covers the arms and legs, a coat and headscarf Your consultant will provide all details. Look out also for the logo ‘airfares included’ where always when in public. Men must not wear shorts or relevant. Electing to take advantage of our group sleeveless T-shirts. Medical advice: (To be read in conjunction with airfare inclusive pricing ensures that you travel with the While perhaps legal in some countries, the following paragraphs ‘Fitness’ and ‘Tour Participation’). It is tour escort, that the group airfare is guaranteed and activities are illegal in Iran: prudent to seek professional medical advice before travelling. We recommend seeking advice from a Doctor that if the tour for whatever reason is cancelled, you will • Homosexual acts for both men and women - more who specialises in travel medicine. Travellers must meet then be accorded a full refund. Where a group airfare information: LGBTI travellers is included, electing to purchase flights independent of Phil Hoffmann Travel’s ‘Medical & Fitness to Travel form’ • Failing to adhere to required dress standards the group flight arrangements in permissible. However, standards to participate. This form must be completed in event you elect to have flight tickets issued for your •Close contact between unmarried men and women at time of booking. You are also required to provide a journey, and the Phil Hoffmann Fully Escorted program (non-Muslims or Muslim) ‘next of kin/emergency contact’. It is your responsibility is cancelled if minimum numbers are not met, any • Being in a de facto relationship to ensure that the next of kin/emergency contact is claim for out of pocket expenses due to ticket reissue/ • Importing alcohol, pornography, pork products or aware of your travel plans, since they may be called cancelation is borne by the traveller. It is recommended short-wave radios upon in the event of an emergency involving you. one purchase travel insurance in advance of making • Importing printed or recorded Western material any major airfare purchase. Completion of our ‘Medical & Fitness to Travel’ form may (including that of a religious nature) also be in addition to additional forms that our supplier(s) may ask as a condition of carriage to be completed. As Amendments/changes: A fee of $100 per amendment Excursions: Croatia and the Adriatic: Blue Cave - On our tour escort on each tour will be acting to ensure will be charged for any reservation changes after your the island of Bisevo, a visit is proposed to the Blue Cave. the cohesion and enjoyment of the group, it must be booking is confirmed, unless change increases the The visit to the cave is dependent upon local weather understood the tour escort’s duties cannot extend to value of your booking. This fee is in addition to any conditions. As the excursion is often cancelled, we constant chaperoning of individual participants. On charges levied by the land operators. have elected to make the visit that of an optional one. review of the medical information PHT may be deem That way, participants will only pay if the excursion is Baggage: The free baggage allowance on flights it necessary to seek further information or discuss the to proceed to the Blue Cave. The cost of the excursion is strictly limited to one piece, usually 20 or 30kgs of suitability of the tour with you, this may lead to exclusion is EUR12pp. check-in luggage (on some internal flights – luggage may from the tour. be restricted to under 20kg) per person for economy Extensions/stopovers: An amendment fee of $100 class passengers. Hand luggage is restricted to 1 piece Minimum Numbers: All tours featured in this brochure per person will apply for any changes to group flight are subject to a minimum of 20 and a maximum of per person weighing less than 7kg. Airlines may charge arrangements (where included). You may also need you for baggage in excess of these allowances, which 40 of passengers booking and travelling together to pay any applicable additional taxes, for example if (except - ‘Magnificent Europe, Panoramic Rockies & will be at passenger’s expense. Whilst on tour one main electing to exit from an alternate city to that of the final bag and 1 piece of hand luggage per person is allowed. Alaskan Cruise, Russia Waterways where minimum departure city. is 32, maximum is 40 passengers OR The Five ‘Stans Beijing to St Petersburg: As there is a large degree where minimum is 15, maximum is 25 passengers OR Fitness: (To be read in conjunction with paragraphs of travel aboard trains and no porterage is provided, Imperial Europe with Oberammergau Passion Play ‘Medical Advice’ and ‘Tour Participation’). Ours are participants are urged to travel with a soft-sided bag where minimum is 25 passengers). Phil Hoffmann Travel active holidays, where average to medium fitness levels (preferably a backpack that can be comfortably worn reserves the right to increase the tour price or cancel the are a requirement. Walking, stair-climbing and standing through train stations in the absence of baggage tour should the numbers travelling not meet the required around for lengthy periods are unavoidable aspects trolleys) and a day backpack that can be squashed minimum. The Tour Escort travels when minimum of every tour. They should not present problems for into the cavity underneath the banquette bed or in the numbers are reached. baggage cavity above the door aboard the train. anyone of normal fitness, but they are not suitable for Discover Japan: When travelling on the Nozomi bullet those who need support or are low on stamina. On Not included on tour: Airfares (see under ‘TOUR train, due to lack of luggage space on the train, main many tours there is a lot of walking on streets that may INCLUSIONS’ if airfare is included), travel insurance; luggage will be transferred by a baggage company from be steep or poorly paved, in addition to embarking and tips and gratuities for non-group arrangements; tips Tokyo to Kyoto. You will however be able to take a piece disembarking coaches several times a day. for Travel director, coach driver, local guides (except of hand luggage— wheeled or carryall aboard the train. where detailed as included), ship crew and cabin staff; Our tours are also group events. If you have a medical It is recommended that any requisites you may need items of a personal nature e.g. drinks, laundry, phone condition or a disability which may affect your holiday or during this journey are packed in this hand luggage calls, meals other than those indicated, additional necessitate special arrangements being made for you, sightseeing, optional tours or ship shore excursions; Booking Forms & Booking Conditions: You are please discuss these with us before booking – or, if the extensions/stopovers/ amendments (if applicable); required to complete some forms when booking which condition develops or changes subsequently, as soon additional flight cost from other cities (please contact us provide essential information we require to process as possible before departure. We therefore ask people for applicable costings), arrival and departure transfers your booking. Your consultant will provide you with all wishing to join a tour to complete a Medical & Fitness when not travelling on group flight packages; departure relevant forms. Please ensure you read these booking to Travel form, to ensure the holiday can be enjoyed by transfer if outside Adelaide metro area and greater than conditions in conjunction with the Phil Hoffmann Travel you, the traveller and fellow travellers. By signing the a value of $60 per person. Not all suburbs are covered, ’Schedule of Professionalism’ booking conditions. booking form, you are stating that you have an adequate but a departure transfer can be booked from outer-lying Cancellations: Cancellations of firm bookings will be level of fitness. If during the tour it transpires you are not areas for example – Aldinga Beach, Gawler and the like subject to loss of original deposit paid plus any progress adequately fit, you may either elect or be asked to opt for an additional surcharge. Please check with your PHT payment required by the supplier. This is in addition to out of certain visits, for which no compensation would consultant for details. any charges imposed by Suppliers involved in operation be due. Alternate entertainment would also be at your of the tour. Therefore, the cancellation fee may be up own expense. terms and conditions
Passport & Visas: It is necessary for all passengers to Europe with Oberammergau’; $800 – ‘Croatia and the Tour Changes: We endeavour to provide an accurate be in possession of a valid passport which has at least Adriatic’; $1000 and then a progress payment of $2000 itinerary however, local operators, hotels and airlines 6 months’ validity beyond your return into Australia. at a later date (as advised on your invoice. Further, sometimes change arrangements and our itinerary In addition to the below, tourist visae are required for deposit protection is an available option on this range of would then be adjusted to suit however, the same visitation to – Canada, China, Egypt and USA. APT programs, at a cost of $95pp. This however must standard will always be used. Beijing to St Petersburg: Requirement - 4 blank pages be paid at time of initial deposit and cannot be added at Tour Director/Tour Leader/Tour Leader-Driver: to accommodate visae and relevant entry/exit stamps. a later date.) - ‘Magnificent Europe, Panoramic Rockies On most of our touring programs, there is a local tour Australian passport holders require Tourist visae for & Alaskan Cruise, Russia Waterways’; $1500 – ‘Beijing director/tour leader/tour leader-driver (semantics entry into China, Mongolia and Russia. Necessary to St Petersburg’; $3000 – ‘The Five ‘Stans’. determines the title). cover letters including a Letter of Invitation for Russian Deposit is required within 7 days of confirmation of your authorities will be provided by Phil Hoffmann Travel to booking. The balance is due no later than 100-140 days Tour Escort: Tour escort travels when minimum you in time for visa procurement. Please understand prior to official tour commencement date (as indicated numbers are met. the process will take around 6-8 weeks to procure all on your invoice) and excepting ‘Imperial Europe with necessary visae in advance of travel. Oberammergau’ – see further below. If a booking is Tour Participation: (To be read in conjunction with Discover Persia: Australian passport holders require a made after this date, the full tour price is due at the time paragraphs ‘Fitness’ and ‘Medical Advice’). Tour Tourist visae for entry into the Islamic Republic of Iran. of confirmation. Prices are subject to change at any time participants agree to accept the authority and decisions Please understand the process will take around 8 weeks until full payment has been received for entire group and of Phil Hoffmann Travel’s employees and appointed tour to procure the necessary visae in advance of travel. You tickets have been issued. escorts, tour leaders/tour directors and suppliers whilst will need to allow sufficient time for this and plan any on tour with Phil Hoffmann Travel. If in the opinion of such other travel around your Iran trip accordingly. Iranian Imperial Europe with Oberammergau: Balance of persons the health, level of fitness or conduct of a client Tourist visas are issued in a two-step process and this payment is due 15 September 2019. at any time, before or after departure, appears likely to will differ according to your nationality. endanger the safe, comfortable or happy progress of a Responsibility: Phil Hoffmann Travel reserves the tour (or cruise), the client may be excluded from all or 1. An authorisation code for your visa must be issued by right to alter or omit any part of the itinerary or change part of the tour or cruise without refund or recompense. the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs of reservation, features and/or means of conveyance In the case of ill-health Phil Hoffmann Travel may make 2. A visa for your passport must then be obtained at an without any notice and for any reason whatsoever. Phil such arrangements as it sees fit to recover the costs Iranian Embassy once the authorisation code has been Hoffmann Travel does not accept liability for failure on thereof from the client. If a client commits an illegal act issued If travelling to Iran, entry will be denied if your the part of transportation companies, hotel contractors the client may be automatically excluded from the tour passport contains evidence of entry into Israel. A new and other principals whose responsibility is confined or cruise and Phil Hoffmann Travel shall cease to have passport would be required for entry into the Islamic to their own operations. Phil Hoffmann Travel reserves responsibility to/for them. Republic. If you travel to Iran, under current U.S. laws, the right to alter hotels used should the necessity you will become ineligible to enter the United States arise. The transportation companies or firms shall be If you are affected by a condition, medical or otherwise, under the visa waiver program. To enter the United exempt from all liabilities in respect of any detention, that might affect you or affect other tour participant’s states you must obtain a 10-year visa by attending a delay, loss, damage, sickness or injury and by whom enjoyment or active participation of the tour or cruise, consulate appointment. so ever caused and whatever kind occurring of or you must advise us at time of booking. No refund shall The Five ‘Stans: Requirement - 6 blank pages to to the passenger at any time when the passenger is be given for any unused services. accommodate visae and relevant entry/exit stamps. not on board a conveyance used or operated by the Twin Share Room Match Policy: If you elect to travel Please understand the process will take around 6-8 transportation companies or firms. We reserve the twin-share on one of our Solo Traveller Club tours, we’ll weeks to procure the necessary visae in advance right to take any reasonable action should your health, do everything possible to match you with a same-sex of travel. You will need to allow sufficient time for this actions or behaviour impinge on the rights, welfare or traveller. If this is not possible, you would be required and plan any other travel around your Five ‘Stans trip enjoyment of other passengers. Phil Hoffmann Travel to pay the relevant single supplement. In the event of a accordingly. reserve the right to cancel or withdraw any person as a member of the tour at any time. All ticket coupons and cancellation for a twin share room match, the travelling Your PHT consultant will assist you with the application orders are furnished and issued subject in all respects passenger may be required to pay for a single room and procurement process for tourist visae. to those terms and conditions under which the means supplement cost, which will not be covered under their of transportation or other services provided thereby are travel insurance policy. Similarly, if a traveller decides Price alterations: Tour prices specified are based on whilst travelling that they do not want to share any current airfares, taxes and land arrangement tariffs, offered or supplied by the owners, operators, public carriers, management agents or agents. longer, they will be required to pay the full cost for a therefore they may be subject to alteration with or without single room. prior notice until final payment date, which is between Single supplement: Beijing to St Petersburg: Payment 100 – 140 days prior to tour commencement date. of single supplement will grant a room for sole use Discover Persia: Visitors should note that a man and in all locations except at Terelj National Park in ger woman cannot share a room unless they can prove they Imperial Europe with Oberammergau: Final pricing for are married. Although Westerners are generally exempt ‘Imperial Europe with Oberammergau’ will be confirmed accommodation, at the chalet in Listvyanka (Lake Baikal) and aboard the train (2-berth cabin), where from this rule, it makes sense to carry a copy of your by late 2019. If the overall price increases by more than marriage certificate just in case. 17%, guests are eligible to cancel without penalty. If the accommodation shall be on a share-twin basis. Aboard the train, all our tour participants will be accommodated trip price decreases, guests will be entitled to the lower Imperial Europe with Oberammergau: If travelling on our in 2-berth cabins or 4-berth cabins—booked for our use trip price. ‘Imperial Europe with Oberammergau Passion Play’ as a by 2 tour passengers maximum. Every effort is made single traveller, due to the scarcity of sole use rooms, you to ensure single travellers of the same sex share a train Refunds/credits: No refund is available in respect of will be accorded same-sex twin share accommodation cabin, though this cannot always be guaranteed. any sightseeing tours, accommodation, meals or any in Oberammergau region. other services not utilised or required during the tour. Supplier: Phil Hoffmann Travel contracts with No refund is available for cancellations after the tour has The Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism professional ground operators (suppliers) to deliver the commenced. Credit offers cannot be refunded or taken applies. E&OE. Brochure produced: January 2019 as cash. itinerary and inclusions as advised. Dependent upon local conditions, we reserve the right to change our Reservations: A deposit (per person) of $400 for all supplier(s) at any time. tour programs, except a deposit (per person) of $200 – ‘Taste of Italy in South Australia’, $400 + Princess cruise deposit – ‘Japan Discovery’; $400 initial and then progress payment of $300 30 days later. ‘Imperial Adelaide Barossa Valley Gawler Glenelg Hyde Park Modbury Norwood Semaphore Stirling Victor Harbor 12 Pirie St 41A Murray St 1/105 Murray St Cnr Jetty & Brighton Rd 82 King William Rd Tea Tree Plus 3/89 The Parade 64B Semaphore Rd 15/51 Mt Barker Rd Cnr Ocean & Coral St 8113 8700 8562 3411 8523 0055 8350 5700 8272 2166 8122 7110 8366 5600 8449 7333 8131 4400 8551 3000
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