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DEVON OTTERY ST MARY WILLITON BIDEFORD Outside Boots Outside Gliddons Kingsley Statue NEW AXMINSTER NEW CHARD Holidays The Square Outside the Guildhall 1 2 3 4 BRAUNTON It gives us great pleasure to present our new and Opposite George Hotel PAIGNTON NEW ILMINSTER exciting 2020 holiday brochure featuring a wide TORRINGTON (4 day Garfield Road Bus Stop outside the 5 6 7 8 range of quality and value for money holidays tours and over) PRESTON Stonemasons Hatchmoor Lane Bus Shelter BRIDGWATER 9 10 11 12 both within the UK and Europe. (by school car park) TORQUAY Bridgwater Services, and satisfaction are of great importance to us. We BARNSTAPLE Lymington Road Jct 24 M5 value your business and want you to holiday with us The Railway Station 13 14 15 16 Coach Station BURNHAM-ON-SEA on more than one occasion. SOUTH MOLTON KINGSKERSWELL Ben Travers Way, Tesco The Square 17 18 19 20 We have enhanced our holiday programme to bring Jurys Corner Bus Stop (main entrance) 17 18 19 20 you the best of established values, retained by KNOWSTONE WESTON-SUPER-MARE popular demand, and a selection of new ideas if you Picnic Area NEWTON ABBOT The Railway Station Bus Stop behind 21 22 TOILET are looking for something different, including new TIVERTON Parish Pump Pub European destinations. The Bus Station SOMERSET BRISTOL Gordano 23 24 As a family run business we strive for perfection and JUNCTION 27 M5 Shell Garage & Services Jct 19 M5 as a result we keep our loyal customers, whilst also (Northbound Costa Coffee The High Street 27 28 25 26 We believe that quality, reliability and value for money gaining new ones. Bus Stop tours only) are the essential ingredients in any good holiday...and SIDFORD All of us at Blakes Coaches hope you enjoy browsing Drakes Avenue TAUNTON Departure points 31 32 29 30 here at Blakes Coaches we are totally committed to through our brochure. If you have travelled with Bus Stop Castle Green & BP providing a personal, friendly and professional service, us before, you will know that we pride ourselves (Formerly Green Garage, Jct 25 M5 below are for tours to ensure that your holiday is one to remember...for in providing a personal service, throughout your Close Bus Stop) of 4 days or more 35 36 33 34 all the right reasons. MINEHEAD booking. If you are new to Blakes Coaches, why SIDMOUTH Outside Bastins, DEVON Many thousands of customers have enjoyed a not give us a try? The Triangle The Parade 39 40 37 38 Blakes holiday since we put together our first one Have a great holiday! NEWTON POPPLEFORD ALCOMBE Coach Bay, Derrys Cross in 2002, and many have made further bookings or St Luke’s Church The Bus Shelter, Roundabout 43 44 41 42 recommended us to friends. Your comfort, safety Janet and David Blake BUDLEIGH SALTERTON Silvermead Public Hall PLYMPTON DUNSTER Ridgway Bus Stop, 50 51 52 53 EXMOUTH Steep Layby near Co-Op Our guarantee Opposite Scott Cinema CARHAMPTON IVYBRIDGE EXETER 45 46 47 48 49 n You will travel on an air-conditioned executive coach The Bus Stop Moto Services, Bus Stop beside Town n Convenient, local departure points Jct 30 M5 WASHFORD Hall & BP Garage Shepherds Corner n Experienced tour driver HONITON TOTNES FEEDER SERVICE Lace Walk Bus Stop, WATCHET Bus Lay by Opposite Feeder services are n All excursions are included in the price of your Outside Boots The Cross Royal Seven Stars Hotel operated for clients holiday meaning no hidden charges electing to join their holiday at some of the departure points Financial Security listed above. Clients GIFT VOUCHERS The combination of travel services offered to you is a package within the meaning of the Package Travel and BOOKING DIRECT should note that they Our gift vouchers make the Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018. Therefore, you will benefit from all EU rights applying to packages; Blakes Coaches Limited will be fully responsible for the proper performance of the package as a whole. may be picked up perfect gift. Give us a call ADDRESS: Blakes Coaches Ltd, East Anstey, Additionally, as required by law, Blakes Coaches Limited have protection in place to refund your payments and, by coach, minibus or to find out more where is included in the package, to ensure your repatriation in the event that they become insolvent. Blakes Coaches Limited are members of the Bonded Coach Holiday Group of the Confederation of Passenger Tiverton, Devon EX16 9JJ taxi and conveyed to Transport UK Ltd. This is a government approved consumer protection scheme. This ensures that in relation to the join the main tour coach package holidays described in this brochure (or website) that the clients’ monies are protected by a Bond OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 8.30am – 5.30pm which may be called upon in the unlikely event of the members Insolvency. Clients are recommended to inspect Saturday 8.30am – 12.00pm coach. On return, the current membership certificate at our registered office or alternatively go to www.bch-uk.org or telephone clients will only be set 0207 240 3131 to confirm current membership. Your attention is also drawn to the Bonded Coach Holiday Group Trading Charter that will apply to these coach down at the point package holidays. Details of the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 can be found they elected as their at www.legistration.gov.uk/ukdsi/2018/9780111168479/contents Tel: 01398 341160 departure point.

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for their knowledge, enthusiasm and most of all their customer care. The ENGLISH HOLIDAYS Tours still standards we set are far greater than most operators and this is reflected 4 days Isle of Wight Turkey & £199.00 available Our coaches in the glowing reports we have received from hundreds of satisfied 4 days Festive Cheer in Yorkshire – York & £209.00 customers. We are proud to have them act as our ambassadors for our Markets from our n Seat belts company and feel confident that they are among the best in the industry. 5 days South Coast Turkey & Tinsel £209.00 2019/20 5 days Mystery Turkey & Tinsel £259.00 n EXCURSIONS Winter & Double glazing At Blakes, we pride ourselves in providing value for money by offering the 5 days Turkey & Tinsel Folkestone and £195.00 n All coaches non-smoking complete package to avoid those hidden extras. All excursions described Bruges Christmas Markets Spring in the holiday you choose are planned to give maximum enjoyment and 3 days Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre & £159.00 Holidays n Reclining seats for extra leg room are included in the price you pay. We don’t add any extras later and expect Bath 4 days Durham Christmas Festival & Beamish at Christmas £189.00 including n Double or triple braking systems you to pay more. We aim to keep to the itinerary planned in each brochure and 99% of the time there is no alteration, but on rare occasions they may 2 days Cadbury World & Blists Hill Victorian Christmas £99.00 Great n Speed limiters need to be changed due to unforeseen circumstances. 2 days Christmas at Windsor Castle & £125.00 Value HOTELS Christmas Markets n Meticulous maintenance 2 days Christmas at Kew & Oxford Christmas Market £129.00 The hotels in this brochure have been selected, not only for their location, Breaks n On-board toilet and wash-room but their excellent value for money. They range from those that are smaller 2 days Christmas Celebrations at the Royal Albert Hall £189.00 family owned and run, to the national groups like the Britannia Group. 2 days Longleat Festival of Light & Winchester £99.00 WELSH HOLIDAYS facilities on all coaches Christmas Market 4 days New Year in Tenby £345.00 WEBSITE AND EMAIL ADDRESSES 5 days Christmas in £525.00 n Hot drinks facilities on all coaches 5 days Winter Warmer in South £245.00 We are in the process of renewing our website, which will contain 4 days Twixmas on The English Riviera £195.00 n more information about all our holidays, day excursions, coach hire 5 days Llandudno… Landlubbers Mock Cruise (No Sailing!) £339.00 Air-conditioning or climate control on 4 days New Year in North Cornwall £345.00 and much more. 5 days Springtime in Tenby £265.00 all coaches 5 days Our Best-Ever Value Break…York £195.00 2 days A Weekend in South Wales £85.00 Part of the new site will be for special offers, late availability tours and 2 days LAMMA 2020 – NEC £99.00 n Individual lighting controls 5 days Showtime in North Wales £285.00 short breaks which we would like to be able to keep you, as valued 2 days Theatre Weekend… choice of 12 shows £199.00 customers, informed of as soon as possible. 4 days Singles Galore in North Wales £245.00 n Air suspension for a smooth ride 2 days A Weekend in London £99.00

For those of you who are already computer literate, we at Blakes Coaches n 5 days Warner Break - Holme Lacy, Herefordshire £285.00 EUROPEAN HOLIDAYS TV, video or DVD, PA and music system want to keep up with you! In order for you to be able to receive those 2 days A Weekend in Falmouth & Truro £69.00 4 days German Rhine Christmas Markets… £289.00 special offers etc, we would like to keep your email address on file. You 5 days Warner Break - Cricket St. Thomas, Somerset £295.00 Cologne & Dusseldorf can either phone us or write your email address in the correct space on 2 days A Weekend in Hereford & Worcester £95.00 2 days Christmas Shopping Weekend in Calais £99.00 SEAT ALLOCATION your booking form when you have booked a holiday with us. Thank you. 2 days Mystery Weekend £89.00 Request for particular seats can be made at the time of booking but 6 days Cruising The River Rhine for New Year £635.00 since allocation is on a first come first served basis, early reservation COACH HIRE & PRIVATE GROUP TRAVEL 5 days More Inclusive in The Yorkshire Dales £255.00 10 days Winter Sun… Spanish Costa Brava & £525.00 is recommended. There is a copy of the coach seating plans within We operate dozens of tours for private groups every year, ranging from 2 days A Weekend in & Winchester £85.00 Pyrenees Mountain Railway this brochure but for operational reasons a coach with a different day excursions to that special holiday you want to share with friends and 5 days Snowdrop Spectacular in Glorious Gloucestershire £269.00 7 days Austrian Winter Wonderland £525.00 configuration may be used from time to time. We reserve the right to family. If you are a party leader or group organiser, we have a wealth 5 days Cornwall… with a Touch of Luxury £425.00 8 days Italian Riviera & Monaco £525.00 make whatever amendments are necessary as a result including the use of of experience in organising all aspects of group travel. We are happy to 4 days Rhubarb, Rhubarb, Rhubarb! £199.00 5 days Dutch Bulbfields Cruise £575.00 non-executive coach, but will make every effort to limit any inconvenience. advise on venues, routes and places of interest both within the UK and 4 days Sidmouth £269.00 5 days The Dutch Bulbfields & The Best of Holland £485.00 Specific seats are not reserved on any feeder services used to reach the Europe; also ferry reservations, theatre tickets, hotel accommodation and 4 days A Weekend in Oxfordshire & Warwickshire £149.00 insurance – the choice is yours! main departure point. 2 days A Weekend in Bristol & £95.00 GREAT VALUE WINTER BREAKS LUGGAGE At Blakes Coaches, every job is important to us and you are guaranteed 5 days Warner Break - Alvaston Hall, Cheshire £309.00 5 days Kent Coast & Bruges £185.00 This is normally restricted to one average size case per person, weighing our full attention and understanding, no matter how big or small the job. 4 days Ross-on-Wye & Herefordshire £199.00 5 days All Things Beautiful £179.00 no more than 18kg. Please see your holiday confirmation letter for details If our customers are happy, then we are! We can tailor make packages 2 days A Weekend in Oxford & Bath – A Tale of Two Cities £89.00 5 days Classic Cornwall £199.00 to suit your individual needs at a very competitive price. We would be of separate overnight luggage which may be necessary. 5 days Yorkshire Winter Warmer £285.00 4 days Entertainment Break on The English Riviera £145.00 pleased to come and pay your group a visit to discuss any details you may 2 days A Weekend on The North Cornwall Coast £69.00 5 days A Taste of Three Counties £215.00 PASSPORT have for your proposed excursion or tour and offer valuable information Please remember to take your passport if travelling outside the UK. If and advice. You would likewise be very welcome to come and visit us and 5 days Jersey By Air From £425.00 5 days Lancashire Winter Warmer £195.00 travelling to the Republic of Ireland or the Channel Islands you will need view our coaches at our head office. 4 days Spring into Shropshire £215.00 5 days York, Whitby & Scarborough £219.00 your passport, driving licence or citizen card. 5 days Lake District more Inclusive £285.00 5 days North Wales & Stunning Snowdonia National Park £245.00 CUSTOMER CARE 4 days Entertainment Break – Weston-super-Mare £159.00 5 days Eastbourne & The Sussex Coast £229.00 & Mendip Hills A Blakes Coach holiday experience begins with a telephone call to our 5 days Isle of Wight £259.00 friendly and helpful reservation department. Our experienced staff are 4 days Antiques Fair, Nottinghamshire £209.00 5 days Five Day British Mystery £255.00 there to help and advise you on your choice of holiday. They will guide you 3 days Regal Royal Residences £225.00 5 days Norfolk & The Broads £239.00 through the booking procedure, taking into account any special requests 5 days Warner Break - Nidd Hall, Yorkshire £385.00 5 days Kent Coast & Bruges £195.00 you may have. It really couldn’t be easier. Just pick up the phone and dial 2 days RHS Cardiff Flower Show £99.00 5 days A Taste of Four Counties £215.00 01398 341160 to begin what we hope will be a wonderful holiday. 5 days Springtime Gardens in Cornwall £299.00 4 days Delightful Dorset & The New Forest £169.00 SPECIAL REQUESTS 5 days Springtime on The Isle of Wight £295.00 5 days A Taste of Three Counties £235.00 We are a caring family operator and we aim to cater for all our customer’s 5 days Springtime along The South Coast £249.00 needs. When making your booking, please inform us of any special IRISH HOLIDAYS 4 days Four Day British Seaside Mystery £169.00 requirements and we will do our very best to meet those requests. 5 days A Real Taste of Ireland £325.00 5 days York, Whitby & Scarborough £245.00 DRIVERS 5 days Springtime in The Peak District £249.00 SCOTTISH HOLIDAYS Throughout your holiday you will be looked after by a professional, 4 days A Weekend in North Cornwall £169.00 friendly, experienced and sometimes witty, tour driver. They are selected 6 days Lochs & Glens of £355.00 5 days Norfolk & The Broads £245.00

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HOLIDAY TRAVEL INSURANCE HEALTH CONDITIONS A client holiday travel insurance scheme is available for all passengers travelling on our holidays which is arranged by Wrightsure Services (Hampshire) Limited and underwritten by ETI – International Travel Protection (ERV), the UK branch of Europäische The insurers shall not be liable for claims WHERE AT THE TIME OF TAKING OUT THIS POLICY AND BETWEEN THAT TIME AND YOUR DEPARTURE: Reiseverscherung AG, who are authorised by the Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BAFIN – www.bafin.de) and ap- Departure Holiday No of Days Page Departure Holiday No of Days Page proved by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA – www.fca.org.uk) to undertake insurance business in the UK. Wrightsure Services a) You are aware of any medical condition or set of circumstances that could reasonably be expected (Hampshire) Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the FCA (their registration number is 311394) and which is permitted to to give rise to a claim (for example the state of health of a Close Relative, Business Associate or any advise on and arrange general insurance contracts. person on whom Your travel plans depend). 12 July Southern Ireland & The Copper Coast 5 49 12 October Warners – Holme Lacey, Herefordshire 5 98 You can these details online using the Financial Services Register (accessible from https://register.fca.org.uk) or by b) The Insured Person whose medical condition gives rise to a claim: contacting the Financial Conduct Authority Consumer Helpline on 0800 1116768. Should you wish to take out this travel insurance 17 July British Grand Prix Weekend 3 50 16 October City Break York 4 98 please include the appropriate premium when booking your holiday. ii) Is receiving, or on a waiting list for, surgery, in-patient treatment or investigations in a hospital, clinic or nursing home. 19 July Suffolk’s Tranquil Villages & Picturesque Coast 5 50 18 October Autumn Colours of Scotland including The Enchanted Forest 6 99 DEMANDS AND NEEDS ii) Is travelling against any health requirements stipulated by the carrier, their handling agents or other public 19 July Northumbria & Holy Island 6 51 18 October Stunning Italy… Sorrento, The Amalfi Coast & Island of Capri 11 100 This insurance policy will suit the demands and needs of an individual or group (where applicable) who have no excluded medical transport provider. condition(s), are travelling in countries included within the policy terms and who wish to insure themselves against unforeseen 21 July Cruising The Danube 10 52 19 October Autumn Tints of West Wales 5 101 circumstances/events detailed in the cover section below. Subject to the terms, conditions and maximum specified sums insured. iii) Is travelling against the advice of a Medical Practitioner or for the purpose of obtaining medical treatment abroad. 20 July North Wales & Anglesey 5 53 19 October Autumn Colours of The Lake District 5 101 IMPORTANT iv) Has been given a terminal prognosis. 22 July Royal Welsh Show 3 53 19 October Yorkshire Dales in Autumn 5 102 We will not provide you with advice about the suitability of this product for your individual needs but will be happy to provide Please note: If you are on medication at the time of travel, your medical condition(s) must be stable and well controlled. you with factual information. We summarise below the details of the insurance cover provided which also includes 24-hour 26 July The Peak District & Derbyshire Dales 5 54 23 October Illuminations 4 102 emergency service from Mayday Assistance Limited. The following is a brief summary of the cover available. Full details of cover If you are travelling outside of the UK You must notify the Change in Health helpline immediately if a change in health 27 July Gardens & Trains of South Wales 5 54 24 October Chocolate Safari 2 103 and exclusions will be forwarded with your confirmation of booking. In any event you may ask for a specimen copy of the policy occurs (including any change to medication) between the date this policy is issued and your scheduled date of departure. wording before booking should you wish to examine this in advance. 27 July Valkenburg, Monschau & The Eifel National Park 5 55 25 October Disneyland® Paris 4 103 Please note this Holiday Travel Insurance Scheme is only available to residents of the United Kingdom. 27 July Cruising The Bordeaux Region – Premium Ship River Cruise 7 56 26 October Autumn Colours of Shropshire 5 104 SUMMARY OF COVER SIGNIFICANT EXCLUSIONS PLEASE SEE THE POLICY WORDING FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE COVER, LIMITATIONS 31 July A Weekend in Pembrokeshire 4 57 26 October North Wales & Snowdonia 5 104 RESIDENCY AND EXCESSES, A SPECIMEN COPY OF WHICH IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. AUGUST 30 October Entertainment Break on The English Riviera 4 105 If you or anyone else named on this policy has not been a resident in the UK for the past 6-months this policy 02 August Buckingham Palace & The Royal Windsor Steam Express 3 57 30 October Mystery Weekend 4 105 Cover Sum Insured Excess cannot cover you. 02 August Kent & Beautiful Bruges 5 58 NOVEMBER Cancellation Up to £1,500 Holidays 3 days duration or less. In addition to the above the policy also contains the following main exclusions: 03 August The Very Best of Yorkshire 5 58 01 November Luxury in London 2 106 Nil excess. Holidays 4 days • Any costs of repatriation or evacuation as a result of You taking part in any excluded Hazardous Activities and Sports duration and over £50/£15 in including dangerous expeditions or from an area which is considered by Insurers to be a War Risk or Civil Hazard area. 03 August A Cumbrian Journey & The Carlisle To Settle Railway 5 59 01 November Sweet Temptations & The Pudding Club 4 106 respect of Loss of Deposit claims 01 November Holly & , North Wales 5 107 Personal Accident Up to £15,000 Death and corresponding No Excess • Loss of or damage to money and valuables whilst left unattended or in/from luggage in transit. 07 August Kynren – An Epic Tale of 4 59 benefits £15,000. Death Benefit limited • Loss of or damage to telecommunications and motor related equipment and accessories. 08 August Cruising The Romantic Rhine & Majestic Moselle 8 60 06 November Falmouth Turkey & Tinsel 4 107 to £7,500 persons aged 66 and over at 06 November Leeds Castle Fireworks Extravaganza 4 108 time of travel • Travel against the advice of the carrier, any other public transport provider, the Foreign Office or the World Health 07 August 4 61 Medical Expenses including Up to £2,000,000 £35 Organisation. 09 August Scotland – Tattoo & The Trossachs 5 61 06 November Bournemouth Turkey & Tinsel 4 108 repatriation (only applicable to • Any insurance event arising from You being the driver, rider or passenger of a quad bike, all-terrain vehicle or motorcycle 10 August Ribble Valley & The Pendle Witches 5 62 07 November London Theatre Weekend 2 109 travel outside of the UK) when the insured person is not wearing a crash helmet, whether legally required locally or not. 09 November Eastbourne Turkey & Tinsel 5 109 US Additional Travelling Expenses Up to £1,500 £35 10 August Warners – Lakeside Coastal Village, Hayling Island 5 62 Medical Confinement Benefit £10 per 24 hours up to £100 UK No Excess Examples of these and other conditions and exclusions are contained within the policy wording, a specimen copy 11 August Jersey Including The Battle of Flowers Spectacular 6 63 10 November Thursford Christmas Spectacular 4 110 of which is available upon request. If after purchasing a policy from us should you find it does not meet your £15 per 24 hours up to £450 requirements you have 14 days from the date of issue or prior to travel, whichever is sooner, to cancel the policy 14 August Amsterdam Tall Ships Festival 4 64 13 November Irish Country Music Weekend 4 110 Channel Islands & Europe and receive a full refund of your premium. 14 August Just London 4 64 13 November Great Yarmouth Festive Break & Thursford Christmas Spectacular 4 111 Curtailment Up to £1,500 £35 Personal Property Including Money Up to £1,500 in all. Single Article Limit Personal Propert & Money £35 PROTECTING YOUR INFORMATION 15 August Little Trains & Boats of 8 65 13 November Tenby Turkey & Tinsel 4 111 £200/Valuables £400 Personal We will only use your personal details in line with our Privacy Notice. This can be found on our website or is 16 August Ireland – Killarney & The Ring of Kerry 7 66 13 November Isle of Wight Turkey & Tinsel 4 112 Money up to £200 available in hard copy format upon request and you should read this carefully and contact us immediately if you 17 August Cheshire – Steam Trains, & Boats 5 67 14 November Blenheim Palace Christmas Festival & Gloucester Victorian Market 2 112 Delayed Baggage (after 12 hours Delayed Baggage – Excess 12 hours have any queries. Your personal information includes all of the details you have given us to process your insurance Loss of Passport Up to £200 No Excess policy (we will not ask for more information than is necessary). We may share your data with Third Parties for the 17 August Cambridge & The National Stud 5 67 16 November The Lake District Turkey & Tinsel 5 113 Missed Departure Up to £100 UK £300 Europe No Excess provision and ongoing performance of your insurance policy. Your data may be transferred outside the UK. 21 August Cruising Through Burgundy – Rivers Rhône & Saône 10 68/69 17 November Thursford Christmas Spectacular 3 113 Travel Delay Travel Delay up to £60 Travel Delay Excess = 12 hours All of the personal information you supply to us will be handled strictly in accordance with the applicable 20 November York St Nicholas Christmas Fayre & RHS Harlow Carr Winter Glow 4 114 Cancellation (holiday abandonment) Data Protection regulations and legislation. 22 August Switzerland – Nestlé Amongst The Glaciers 8 70 up to £1,500 Holiday abandonment excess as per 22 August BBC Countryfile Live 2 71 21 November Longleat’s Festival of Light & Winchester Christmas Market 2 114 cancellation Blakes Coaches Limited are an Appointed Representative of Wrightsure Services (Hampshire) Limited who are authorised and regulated by the FCA (their registration number is 311394) and which is permitted to advise on and arrange general 23 August Stately Homes & Riverside Retreats of Oxfordshire 5 71 21 November Christmas Shopping Weekend… Cheltenham & Oxford 2 115 Personal Liability Up to £2,000,000 No Excess insurance contracts. You can check these details online using the Financial Services Register (accessible from 27 August Scandinavian Highlights of Denmark & Sweden 9 72 21 November Cornish Christmas Crackers 5 115 Legal Expenses Up to £25,000 No Excess www.fca.org.uk) or be contacting the Financial Conduct Authority Consumer Helpline on 0800 111 6768. 24 August Vintage Charms of Derbyshire 5 73 23 November Valkenburg Turkey & Tinsel and Christmas Markets 5 116 28 August Twinwood (Glenn Miller) Festival & Cambridge 5 73 23 November Great Yarmouth Turkey & Tinsel and Thursford 29 August Great Dorset Steam Fair Weekend 2 74 Christmas Spectacular 5 117 29 August The Isles of Scilly 6 74 23 November Warners – Bodelwyddan Castle Festive Break 5 117 31 August Norfolk – The Broads & Sandringham 5 75 27 November Christmas Markets of Aachen & Valkenburg 4 118 CONTENTS SEPTEMBER 27 November Portsmouth Victorian Extravaganza 3 119 27 November North Wales Turkey & Tinsel 4 119 Departure Holiday No of Days Page Departure Holiday No of Days Page 04 September London’s Mail Rail & Royal Greenwich 3 75 02 September Our Grand River Cruise for 2020 – The Danube to The Black Sea 17 76/77 28 November Longleat’s Festival of Light & Southampton’s Christmas Festival 2 120 JANUARY 25 May Rhine & Swiss Delights River Cruise 8 28 06 September The Best of The 10 78 28 November Ludlow Medieval Fayre and Christmas Markets 3 120 18 January Strictly Come Dancing Live 2 9 29 May Springtime in Dorset & The New Forest 4 29 07 September Dorset & The New Forest 5 79 30 November Great Yarmouth Turkey & Tinsel and Thursford Christmas Spectacular 5 121 MARCH JUNE 11 September Blackpool Illuminations 4 79 30 November Scarborough Turkey & Tinsel & Castle Howard at Christmas 5 121 01 March Michael Ball & Alfie Boe “Together Again” 2 9 01 June Norfolk… Steam Trains & The Broads 5 29 11 September The Isle of Man 6 80 DECEMBER APRIL 04 June Arnhem – A Too Far & The Liberation of Europe 5 30 12 September Longleat Sky Safari – Hot Air Balloon Festival 2 80 01 December Thursford Christmas Spectacular 4 122 10 April Easter in Norfolk 4 10 01 June Hidden Gardens of Sussex 5 31 13 September Slovenia, Croatia & The Istrian Peninsula 12 81 04 December Grassington’s Victorian Christmas Festival 4 122 10 April Easter Along the South Coast 4 10 06 June London Theatre Weekend 2 31 14 September Tenby & Pembrokeshire 5 82 04 December Shropshire Turkey & Tinsel 4 123 13 April Weymouth Mock Cruise 5 11 07 June Oberammergau Passion Play 10 32 14 September Kent’s Garden of England & Flower Festival 5 82 04 December German Christmas Markets – Cologne & Dusseldorf 4 123 24 April Entertainment Break in South Wales 4 11 08 June Highlights of Yorkshire 5 32 14 September The Austrian , Alpine Mountains & Festival of Cows 8 83 05 December Longleat’s Festival of Light & Winchester Christmas Market 2 124 19 April Springtime in Austria 7 12 08 June Tenby & Pembrokeshire 5 33 18 September Tales of The Riverbank 4 84 05 December Blenheim Palace at Christmas & Illuminated Light Trail 2 124 26 April Springtime in Kent 5 13 08 June Black Country Explorer 5 33 19 September Cornwall & The Eden Project 2 84 27 April Houses, Gardens & Steam Trains of North Yorkshire 5 13 13 June Austria – Beauty on The Edge of The World 8 34 07 December Great Yarmouth Turkey & Tinsel and Thursford 19 September London Theatre Weekend 2 85 Christmas Spectacular 5 125 27 April A Cumbrian Journey 5 14 12 June Entertainment Break on The English Riviera 4 35 21 September Highlights of Northumberland 5 85 07 December Mystery Turkey & Tinsel 5 125 MAY 14 June Welsh Borders & Waterways 5 35 21 September Scenic Shropshire – Boats & Steam Trains 5 86 07 December Warners – Littlecote House Turkey & Tinsel 5 126 01 May The Delightful Dales of Yorkshire & Skipton’s Waterway Festival 4 14 15 June Steam Trains & Secret Gardens of Worcestershire 5 36 21 September Warners – Thoresby Hall, Nottinghamshire 5 86 07 December Folkestone Turkey & Tinsel including Bruges Christmas Market 5 126 30 April Scotland – The Outer Hebrides & Isle of Skye 9 15 17 June Royal Ascot – Ladies’ Day 2 36 23 September Eastbourne & The Sussex Downs 5 87 08 December Windsor Castle at Christmas & RHS Wisley Gardens Glow 3 127 03 May Spain… The Costa Brava 9 16 18 June Scottish Splendour & The Royal Highland Show 9 37 25 September Weekend in The Lake District 4 87 11 December Paignton Turkey & Tinsel & The Christmas Train of Lights 4 127 03 May Houses & Gardens of Staffordshire 5 17 20 June Treasures of The German Rhine Valley 7 38 26 September Llandudno & Little Trains of Wales 5 88 12 December Christmas Shopping Weekend in Calais 2 128 04 May Springtime in Bruges 4 17 19 June Midsomer, A Manor & Marlow 4 39 27 September Beautiful Bath with Afternoon Tea in The Pump Room 2 88 12 December Blists Hill Victorian Christmas & Cheltenham Christmas Market 2 128 08 May Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza 4 18 22 June The Forest of Dean & The Wye Valley by Coach, Boat & Train 5 39 28 September A Cumbrian Journey & The Carlisle To Settle Railway 5 89 12 December Longleat’s Festival of Lights & Southampton’s Christmas Festival 2 129 08 May A Weekend in Cornwall 4 18 22 June National Trust Treasures – Kent 5 40 28 September The Classic Cotswolds 5 89 14 December Warners – Cricket St. Thomas Turkey & Tinsel 5 129 11 May Italy – The Eternal City of Rome & The Italian Lakes 11 19 27 June Blenheim Palace Flower Show & Abbey House Gardens 2 40 OCTOBER 15 December Christmas at Kew & Oxford Christmas Market 2 130 11 May The Lovely Lake District 5 20 27 June Ireland’s Beautiful Northern Coast 7 41 02 October A Weekend in Cornwall 4 90 19 December Longleat’s Festival of Lights & Winchester Christmas Market 2 130 12 May Llandudno & Little Trains of Wales 5 20 29 June Heads & Tails in South Wales (Canals, Coins & Cardiff) 5 42 04 October Autumn Colours of The Peak District 5 90 21 December Christmas in Switzerland 8 131 14 May Royal Windsor Horse Show Pageant 2 21 29 June Warners – Norton Grange, Isle of Wight 5 42 04 October Great Highland Railways of Scotland 8 91 22 December Christmas in Fairytale Germany 7 132 15 May English Gardens Gems 4 21 29 June Andorra – A Pyrenees Mountain Paradise 8 43 04 October Portugal’s Atlantic Coast & Lisbon 10 92 22 December Christmas in Norfolk including Thursford Christmas Spectacular 6 133 17 May Scotland… The Highlands & Jacobite Steam Train 8 22 JULY 05 October Guernsey 5 93 23 December Christmas in Scotland 5 134 16 May Cornwall Coast To Coast 5 23 05 July Scotland… The Age of Steam, Boats & Wheels 6 44 05 October Jersey 5 93 23 December Christmas in York 5 134 21 May RHS Chelsea Flower Show & Royal Botanic Gardens of Kew 2 23 29 June Treasures of Rural England 5 45 05 October The Very Best of Cornwall 5 94 23 December Christmas in The Lake District 5 135 18 May Guernsey 5 24 06 July Lake District – Rail, Sail & Bobtail 5 45 05 October Blackpool Illuminations & The Lake District 5 94 27 December Twixmas on The South Coast 4 135 18 May Jersey 5 24 07 July Llandudno & The Welsh Highland Railway 5 46 10 October Ireland & The Fermanagh Lakelands 8 95 29 December Scottish 5 136 23 May The Black Forest & Alsace Villages 7 25 10 July RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2 46 11 October Northern Spain - The Cantabrian Coast 10 96 30 December New Year in Eastbourne 4 136 24 May Ireland – Killarney & The Ring of Kerry 7 26 11 July Goodwood Festival of Speed 2 47 11 October Mid Wales & The Elan Valley 5 97 30 December New Year North Wales 4 137 25 May Highlights of The Border Counties 5 27 11 July Isle of Wight 5 47 12 October Isle of Wight 5 97 30 December New Year in Oxfordshire 4 137 25 May Warners – Corton Coastal Resort, Suffolk 5 27 11 July Majestic Lakes of Italy – Maggiore, Orta & Como 8 48

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• Rhine & Swiss Delights River Cruise (page 28) • Cruising The Danube (page 52) • Cruising The Bordeaux Region (page 56) • Cruising The Romantic Rhine & Majestic Moselle (page 60) • Cruising Through Burgundy (pages 68 -69) • Our Grand River Cruise – The Danube to the Black Sea (pages 76 – 77)

STRICTLY COME TOUR MICHAEL BALL & ALFIE BOE – TOUR DANCING LIVE PRICE “TOGETHER AGAIN” PRICE Calling all “Strictly” fans! Filled with glitz, glamour and CONCERT, BIRMINGHAM sequins, your favourite judges, celebrities and £159 £159 Two legends of the stage are together again for their professional dancers dust off their glitter balls and third UK tour. Michael Ball, one of the nation’s largest re-unite on the dance floor, for the much loved Strictly 2 DAYS 2 DAYS West End theatre stars and Alfie Boe, Britain’s acclaimed Come Dancing live tour. With thrilling choreography, tenor – most famous for his lead role in Les Miserables awesome acrobatics and dazzling costumes, join us for as “Jean Valjean”, are joining forces once again and taking a “Strictly” treat. to the stage for their fabulous new concert, following their YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, Birmingham M6 J7 latest album “Together Again”. A 3* modern hotel. Each en-suite room is comfortably equipped with YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, Birmingham M6 J7, Birmingham TV and Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making facilities. The restaurant A 4* hotel on the outskirts of Birmingham. Each of the comfortable serves a delicious evening menu and hearty breakfast, and leisure rooms is ensuite, with TV, hairdryer, Wi-Fi and tea & coffee facilities. facilities include an indoor pool and gym. There is no lift in the hotel, but ground floor rooms are available. The restaurant serves delicious evening menu and hearty breakfast. Leisure ITINERARY facilities include an indoor pool and gym.

SATURDAY We leave the West Country and make our ITINERARY way to Birmingham, stopping for lunch en route, and arriving at the Birmingham Arena for the afternoon SUNDAY We leave the West Country and make show of Strictly Come Dancing Live. Your host, Stacey our way to Gloucester Quays indoor shopping Dooley, is joined by the fearsome judging panel, outlet with time to enjoy a light lunch and perhaps watching over your favourite professionals and celebrity indulge in a little retail therapy. We continue to our dancers as they waltz, tango and jive their way across hotel for an early evening meal, before we make the dance floor. With thrilling dancing and acrobatics; the short journey to the Birmingham Arena, for breath taking costumes; amazing choreography and tonight’s concert. Michael Ball & Alfie Boe come incredible live music from the fabulous Strictly band, together to perform an exquisite celebration of this is an entertainment extravaganza not to be missed. music with a mixture of Broadway hits, classic After the show we rejoin the coach and make travel to favourites and a wide range of duets. our hotel with time to freshen up before dinner and an MONDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we travel evening at leisure. to the charming riverside town of Stratford-Upon- SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast we begin our Avon with time to enjoy the many architectural CANCELLATION CHARGES FOR ALL RIVER CRUISES journey home, stopping for lunch at Gloucester Quays. delights, sharing an affectionate connection with • 90+ DAYS PRIOR TO SAILING: DEPOSIT PAID The indoor shopping outlet has an array of shops, a mix William Shakespeare. With plenty of time to explore of designer labels and high street favourites, to pick up • 51 – 90 DAYS PRIOR TO SAILING: 50% OF THE TOTAL PAID the town, browse the shops and enjoy lunch in a bargain, and numerous cafes and restaurants to enjoy • 30 – 50 DAYS PRIOR TO SAILING: 60% OF THE TOTAL PAID one of the many cafes and restaurants, we later a warming lunch. We later continue our homeward • 15 – 29 DAYS PRIOR TO SAILING: 75% OF THE TOTAL PAID continue our journey home to the West Country. • 14 DAYS OR LESS PRIOR TO SAILING: 100% OF TOTAL PAID journey, arriving early-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 1 Night Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 1 Night Dinner, Bed & Breakfast • FULL PAYMENT WILL BE REQUIRED ON ALL RIVER CRUISES 90 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE DATE n Ticket for Strictly Come Dancing Live – Birmingham Arena n Ticket to Michael Ball and Alfie Boe “Together Again” Concert n All coach travel n All coach travel • PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED (WITH A MINIMUM VALIDITY OF 6 MONTHS) SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: • AN OVERNIGHT BAG WILL BE REQUIRED ON ANY OVERNIGHT STAYS AT HOTELS Single supplement £25.00 Single supplement £20.00 Travel insurance £14.00 Travel insurance £14.00 • TRAVEL INSURANCE IS ESSENTIAL FOR ALL EUROPEAN TRAVEL

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EASTER IN NORFOLK TOUR EASTER ALONG THE TOUR WEYMOUTH MOCK CRUISE TOUR ENTERTAINMENT BREAK TOUR Norfolk is one of England’s most picturesque counties. PRICE SOUTH COAST PRICE (NO SAILING!) PRICE IN SOUTH WALES PRICE Perhaps best known for its windmills and the Broads it Quaint hamlets, seaside resorts and the rolling Downs – Discover the delights of Gower’s countryside and the offers a revitalizing getaway from the hustle and bustle £ £ The coastal town of Weymouth is one of our Great £ £ of busy Britain. The Norfolk Broads is Britain’s largest 295 the south coast has it all. And as the meeting place of 245 British seaside resorts. Join us as the Crown Hotel is 295 Welsh Valleys, rich in heritage and outstanding natural 195 an award-winning shoreline and the beautiful transformed into the “cruise liner” S.S Crown and hotel beauty. With its blend of coastal outlooks and rural protected wetland and it enjoys status equivalent to 4 DAYS 4 DAYS 5 DAYS 4 DAYS a National Park. South Downs. staff as your ship’s crew, as it sets sail to exotic shores. townships, and its magnificent National Park, where YOUR HOTEL Chichester Park Hotel, Chichester All “cabins” are en-suite and carefully furnished with TV, better to spend a weekend! YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, Norwich City and tea & coffee making facilities. There is a residents’ A delightful 3* hotel situated in the centre of Norwich, just a short We are delighted to return to this modern 3* hotel ideally located close YOUR HOTEL Seabank Hotel, Porthcawl to the centre of the city. All rooms are en suite, with TV, hairdryer and lounge for relaxation, and a lift to all “decks”. So, step aboard for a fun Beautifully situated on Porthcawl’s seafront, a warm welcome awaits at walk from the shopping district. All rooms are en-suite with TV, and exciting cruising experience, without ever going afloat! telephone, safe, hairdryer, Wi-Fi and tea & coffee making facilities. There tea & coffee-making facilities. The hotel’s leisure facilities include an the Seabank Hotel. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer is a lift to all floors. The restaurant serves a delicious choice evening indoor pool, sauna and spa bath and the restaurant offers an excellent YOUR HOTEL SS Crown, Weymouth and tea & coffee facilities. The restaurant offers a range of freshly- menu and hearty breakfast. menu. Live entertainment is provided on 2 evenings prepared dishes, and the bar provides an area in which to relax both before and after dinner. There is a lift to all floors and entertainment is ITINERARY ITINERARY provided. ITINERARY FRIDAY We leave our home area and make our way east to Wilton Village MONDAY We leave our home area and make our way to Bridport for FRIDAY We leave the West Country and make our way to for coffee, before continuing to Portsmouth’s historic dockyard for lunch lunch with a comfort stop on route. We continue to Weymouth, where ITINERARY Norfolk, stopping for coffee and lunch en route and arriving and time to explore. In addition to HMS Victory and the Spinnaker Tower, we “board” the S.S Crown, collecting our cabin keys from the Purser’s FRIDAY We leave the West Country and, with a stop for coffee, make at our hotel with time to settle in relax before dinner. offering wonderful views across to the Isle of Wight (weather permitting), Office and start to find our sea legs! Join our fellow passengers at the our way over the Severn Bridge and up the Wye Valley to the attractive you may also like to visit Gunwharf Quays – a modern waterfront Captain’s Welcome Reception, followed by the evening’s “on-board” light and typically Welsh town of Monmouth, birthplace of Henry V. Here SATURDAY This morning we make the short journey shopping, eating and entertainment centre. We later complete our journey entertainment until 11.30pm. The departure of the “S.S Crown” from you will have plenty of time to browse the shops and enjoy a leisurely to the beautiful riverside town of Wroxham, considered to our hotel, arriving with ample time to settle in before dinner. Weymouth will be celebrated in style with party poppers provided for this lunch. We later continue our journey to our hotel, with plenty of time exciting occasion. the capital of the Norfolk Broads. Here you will find an SATURDAY Today we travel to Brighton, The spectacular Royal Pavilion is to settle in and relax before dinner this evening. abundance of shops, including the famous Roys department well worth a visit; beneath its distinctive onion domes are many impressive TUESDAY Breakfast is served as we “berth” in the film festival capital SATURDAY After a leisurely breakfast as we make our way to works of art and wonderful history about King George IV. As well as the of the Côte d’ Azur – Cannes! Enjoy a full English breakfast with a French store, riverside walks and small boat marinas. We enjoy the southern edge of the Brecon Beacons to the market town of many High Street shops you may also like the stroll the historic Lanes – a croissant to set you up for the day. While “docked” here we enjoy a coach Abergavenny. Take a stroll through the market, with a variety of stalls a leisurely boat cruise on the Norfolk Broads, will full maze of narrow alleyways lined with antique shops and elegant arcades journey inland, with plenty of time to enjoy a spot of sight-seeing, browse selling everything from local produce to art and crafts. With time to commentary as you relax and enjoy the wonderful scenery. of boutiques. Other attractions include The Sea Life Centre and the Volk’s the local shops and enjoy lunch before we return to our “cruise liner” for enjoy a leisurely lunch, we continue across to the Brecon Beacons We return to Norwich this afternoon with time to enjoy Electric Railway, the ‘world’s oldest operating electric railway’ which travels a pre-dinner Bucks Fizz reception and candle lit meal in the French chic National Park with rugged scenery along the way, to the town of along the seafront, The more adventurous may like to take a ride on the bistro, followed by an evening of bingo and musical cabaret entertainment Brecon for afternoon tea. lunch, and perhaps visit the splendid Norman Cathedral British Airways i360, as you gently glide up a 450ft tower in the stunning to get you in the swing! or the castle, once a Royal Palace, now a and art glass viewing pod with views (on a clear day) to the South Downs National SUNDAY This morning we make our way to coastal city of Swansea. WEDNESDAY Good morning from the exotic shores of Curacao, the Together with the marina, you will find a variety of including gallery with outstanding collections. The city offers many Park, and across to the Isle Of Wight. There are numerous places to enjoy Dutch Caribbean Island in the beautiful Caribbean Sea. The day is free for the National Waterfront Museum. You may like to take a boat ride shops to browse nestled amongst winding alleyways and coffee and lunch…or to just sit and watch the world go by! you to explore the bustling metropolis of “Puerto Weymouth”, strolling across the bay, or perhaps browse the vibrant shops in the shopping delightful architecture. SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast we travel inland to Park through the shopping district and along the beach & harbour and maybe sample some local cuisine … fish ‘n’ chips!! Join the crew this evening district, where you will find the largest indoor market in Wales. With to board the Bluebell Railway, a heritage Steam Railway, for a nine mile time to enjoy lunch, we later return to Porthcawl for time to spend at SUNDAY Join us today as we make our way to nostalgic steam train ride running through the glorious Sussex countryside for an aperitif as we toast your health with a “Planters Punch” followed by Sandringham, the private country retreat of Her Majesty dinner, bingo and a full entertainment programme until late! leisure, perhaps take a stroll along the promenade and enjoy the views to Kingscote and with a brief stop, returning to Sheffield Park. Remaining out to sea. the Queen. Built in 1870 for king Edward VII, the main at the station for lunch, we then make the very short journey to the mag- THURSDAY We wake in the tranquil lagoon shores of Italian Venice. rooms used by the Royal family when in residence are nificent Capability Brown landscaped gardens a very short distance away After a leisurely breakfast, join us as we “hail our gondola” (coach) and MONDAY Sadly, we leave our hotel and make our way to Cardiff at Sheffield Park for the afternoon. There are also waterfalls, cascades, and travel further along the shores to explore a neighbouring harbour town. to explore the Welsh capital. This vibrant University city has a proud open to the public and you’ll have plenty of time to view four large lakes as well as a lovely restaurant to enjoy afternoon tea. and rich history, full of attractions, museums and wonderful shopping them in addition to the 60 glorious acres of grounds and We return to the “cruise liner” for a cream tea, just to remind you of MONDAY Sadly its time to leave our hotel after breakfast and journey home... cream first of course!! This evening we join the crew for a crisp district. You may like to visit the castle with over 2000 years of history the museum containing a fascinating display of Royal back to the West Country, stopping in Winchester, the former capital of aperitif followed by dinner, a complimentary glass of wine and more fun, or the National Museum of Wales with some of the finest works of memorabilia. There is also a restaurant, shop and Wessex for lunch and time if you wish to browse the shops and visit the fun, fun entertainment until late! art in the whole of Europe, together with natural history galleries and garden centre. cathedral. We later continue our homeward journey back to the West pre-historic exhibitions. Mermaid Quay offers a bustling area with FRIDAY Sadly, as the S.S Crown berths back in dock at Weymouth, we say shops and cafes, or there are plenty of public parks to sit and watch Country arriving early-evening. “chao” to our “ship” after breakfast, and make our way homewards, with MONDAY It’s time to say goodbye to Norfolk as we begin a lunch stop en route. We arrive in our home area early evening. the world go by! We later complete our homeward journey, arriving our homeward journey. Stopping for coffee and lunch en PRICE INCLUDES: early-evening. route, we reach our home area early-mid evening. n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n Live entertainment 2 evenings n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n PRICE INCLUDES: An Easter Egg n Captain’s welcome reception n All coach travel n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Ticket for Bluebell Railway n Complimentary glass of wine on 3 evenings SUPPLEMENTS: n Cruise on the Norfolk Broads n Entrance to Sheffield Park Gardens (Nat Trust) n Cream tea 1 afternoon SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £21.00 n n n Entrance to Sandringham Estate Single supplement £60.00 All coach travel Single supplement £54.00 Entertainment each evening No single supplement (Max 7) Sea view supplement £15.00 per person n All coach travel Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £19.00 n All coach travel Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £19.00

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SPRINGTIME IN AUSTRIA – TOUR level, where you can spend time enjoying the mountain KENT – GARDEN OF ENGLAND TOUR HOUSES, GARDENS & STEAM TOUR ALPINE MOUNTAINS AND PRICE views and have a warming drink in the restaurant. & SPRINGTIME BLOOM! PRICE TRAINS OF NORTH YORKSHIRE PRICE TYROLEAN TOWNS After making our way back down to meet the coach, Affectionately known as the “Garden of England”, North Yorkshire is a much-loved destination with its £545 we travel the short distance to Landeck, a small Kent is one of Britain’s well-loved counties, with fine £335 spectacular moorland scenery and coastal resorts. Join £325 The Austrian Tyrol is a picture book region of outstanding landscaped gardens, castles and grand country mansions. us as we take a steam train ride across the North 7 DAYS 5 DAYS beauty, characterised by mighty peaks, crystal clear lakes Tyrolean town with its imposing castle, mountain forest As we leave winter far behind, join us on this special Yorkshire Moors, visit historic Sewerby Hall and gardens 5 DAYS and picturesque towns and there are few sights to rival backdrop and streets lined with shops and cafes. springtime tour, blooming across England’s and discover the Yorkshire coast at its very best. the invigorating beauty of the snow-capped with charming corner. such a wealth of spectacular scenery where the Pitztal WEDNESDAY Join us for a full day excursion to the YOUR HOTEL Monarch Hotel, Bridlington YOUR HOTEL Mercure Tunbridge Wells Hotel, Tunbridge Wells Valley is home to the Wildspitze Mountain, the highest enchanting city of , built around the River A warm welcome awaits us at this seafront hotel. Each en-suite in the Tyrol. A 4* hotel set in an 18th century Georgian house with modern bedroom is comfortably furnished with TV and tea & coffee making Inn, with its charming historic centre. It is entirely comforts. All rooms are ensuite ith TV, telephone, Wi-Fi access, hairdryer facilities. A lift serves most floors. The restaurant serves a traditional YOUR HOTEL Hotel Wiese, St Leonhard im Pitztal surrounded by mountains, including the famous and tea & coffee making facilities. There is no lift, but ground floor evening menu & hearty breakfast, and there is a bar & entertainment A 3* hotel located in the peaceful Pitztal Valley, close to the rooms are available. The stylish restaurant serves a delicious choice room to relax in the evenings. Wildspitze Mountain. All ensuite rooms are comfortably furnished Nordkette Mountain, which you may like to explore menu and generous breakfast. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool. in a traditional Austrian style with TV and hairdryer. The restaurant by taking the funicular railway, then cable car to the ITINERARY serves a delicious home-cooked menu and the lounge area offers a summit. The city centre is a subtle blend of old and ITINERARY comfortable area to relax. MONDAY We leave the West Country and begin our journey north, new, crammed full of classic Austrian architecture, SUNDAY We make our way east, with stops for coffee and lunch en route, to Kent and our hotel, arriving with time to settle in before dinner. stopping for coffee and lunch en route, and reaching our hotel with time ITINERARY narrow arcades and tall imposing buildings on the to freshen up before dinner and enjoy a stroll along the seafront. square, including the 15th century Golden Roof, built MONDAY After breakfast we visit the attractive spa town of Royal SUNDAY After an early departure, we make our way Tunbridge Wells, famous for its “Pantiles” – rows of shops behind raised TUESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we travel north to Pickering, where to Dover, with comfort stops en route, for the ferry for Emperor Maximilian I. The new modern shopping arcades. After lunch we continue to Hever Castle, set in 125 acres and we join the North Yorkshire Moors Railway for a scenic train ride across crossing to Calais. We then continue to our overnight district also offers many cafes and restaurants to filled with spring bulbs, camellias, hyacinths and pansies setting off the heart of the moors to Grosmont. We then re-join the coach for the enjoy lunch. a colourful backdrop to this historic building with over 700 years of short drive to the picturesque fishing port of Whitby, with its ancient accommodation in Metz, arriving in time for our history, As the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII’s unfortunate abbey and stunning coastline. The ruins of the 13th-century abbey are evening meal. THURSDAY Join us today for an excursion to the second wife, explore the exquisite interiors with their grand wall panels, fascinating, and for the more energetic, the views from the top are well worth the climb. Why not indulge in some of Whitby’s finest fish & chips MONDAY After breakfast, we continue our journey, with mountain resort of St Anton, a popular winter ski beautifully furnished state rooms and galleries, before stepping into the destination. This delightful resort offers a friendly gardens and parklands to admire the riot of springtime colour. Maybe and take a stroll along the picturesque harbour. regular comfort stops on route, travelling through enjoy afternoon tea and a browse the well-stocked gift shop to find a WEDNESDAYJoin us today as we make the short journey south to the and Germany and across the border into Austria, on to Tyrolean welcome as you wander through the town, souvenir of your visit. browse the shops and enjoy a relaxing lunch in one of charming town of Beverley. Here you will find the 15th century Minster, our hotel in St Leonhard im Pitztal, with time to settle in TUESDAY Join us as we visit to the historic city of Rochester, with its independent shops and cosy cafes all set around quaint Georgian before dinner. the cafes. For the more adventurous, you may like to close association with Charles Dickens and his wonderful characters. The streets. We return to our hotel for a light lunch, with the afternoon free take a cable car up the mountain and experience the fine Norman castle and cathedral are well worth a visit, and there is an to explore Bridlington with its beach and old town full of shops and TUESDAY This morning we explore our local alpine scenery from up high. array of independent shops and charming cafes to enjoy morning coffee. cafes,…and the novelty land train that runs along the promenade! surroundings with a cable car ride up the Wildspitze We re-join the coach and continue to the medieval city of Canterbury FRIDAY Sadly it’s now time to say a fond farewell with time to explore the world-famous cathedral, historic buildings and THURSDAY This morning we travel further north along the Yorkshire Mountain with stunning scenery and surrounding glaciers. many shops and cafes, where you can enjoy a relaxing lunch. coast to Scarborough, one of the UK’s much-loved coastal resorts, with We reach the midway point at 2840 metres above sea to our hotel as we begin our journey back through its dramatic cliffs and castle headland. Why not take the cliff lift, one Europe, again with regular comfort stops, to our WEDNESDAY Today we visit Leeds Castle, steeped in over 900 years of the UK’s first funicular railways, down to Scarborough’s lower level of rich history. There are 500 acres of beautiful parkland and formal to explore the beach side resort and harbour area, or maybe enjoy the overnight accommodation in Metz, arriving in time gardens, awash in vibrant colours of spring bulbs, and manicured lawns. for dinner. South Cliff Gardens with spectacular views across the sea. After lunch The castle itself started life as a Norman stronghold, and has since been we visit the Edwardian Sewerby Hall & Gardens situated on the dramatic the private property of 6 medieval queens, a palace for King Henry VIII SATURDAY We resume our homeward journey clifftop overlooking Bridlington, set within 50 acres of early 19th century and is one of the most visited iconic buildings in Britain. Its stately rooms parkland, a small zoo and magnificent gardens to explore at leisure. to Calais, for the return ferry crossing to Dover. We are decorated with opulence and elegance. There are also daily falconry continue to the West Country, with comfort stops en displays to enjoy in the grounds and the cafe serves delicious lunches & FRIDAY This morning we leave of our hotel and begin our journey route, arriving mid/late-evening. afternoon tea. south. Once again stopping for coffee and lunch on route, we reach the THURSDAY Sadly, this morning we leave our hotel and begin our West Country early-evening. homeward journey. With stops for coffee and lunch stops en route, we PRICE INCLUDES: reach the West Country early/mid-evening. PRICE INCLUDES: n 6 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Return cable car on Wildspitze Mountain n North Yorkshire Moors Railway Ticket n Ferry crossings PRICE INCLUDES: n Entrance to Sewerby Hall, Gardens & Zoo n All coach travel n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: n Entrance to Hever Castle & Gardens SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £110.00 n Entrance to Leeds Castle & Gardens Single supplement £100.00 Single supplement £28.00 Travel insurance £37.00 n All coach travel Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £21.00

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A CUMBRIAN JOURNEY & TOUR THE DELIGHTFUL DALES OF TOUR SCOTLAND – THE OUTER TOUR CARLISLE TO SETTLE RAILWAY PRICE YORKSHIRE & SKIPTON’S PRICE HEBRIDES & ISLE OF SKYE PRICE Known as the Gateway to the Scottish Borders, Carlisle WATERWAY FESTIVAL The islands of Scotland are some of the most enchanting boasts a rich Roman history – as evident in its medieval £329 £245 places on earth. Even the tiniest has its own individual £845 castle and cathedral. The Skipton Waterway Festival is an event held annually character and charm. Dramatic sunsets, spectacular 5 DAYS in the friendly town to showcase their 200 year old Leeds 4 DAYS 9 DAYS YOUR HOTEL Crown & Mitre Hotel, Carlisle scenery and a traditional Scottish island welcome are & Liverpool Canal. Once used to transport cargos of just a few of the things that await you. Seven islands Situated close to the historic cathedral in the heart of the limestone, lead & textiles, this tranquil waterway now city, this 3* hotel offers the perfect mix of Edwardian grandeur make up the Outer Hebrides, with Lewis being the largest, boasts beautiful and boats, coming together for and joined with Harris, with its beautiful sandy beaches, (complete with beautiful original features, such as the elegant the annual colourful festival each May. sweeping staircase) and contemporary comfort. All rooms are ensuite, rugged coastline and a landscape worth investigating. YOUR HOTEL with TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The Cairn Hotel, Harrogate YOUR HOTEL Royal Hotel, Ullapool The restaurant serves an excellent menu, and leisure facilities include A delightful 3* Victorian hotel ideally located just a short walk from A delightful 3* hotel with breath-taking views across the loch and an indoor pool. the town centre. All rooms are en-suite and comfortably furnished with rugged mountains behind. Each en-suite bedroom is comfortably TV, hairdryer, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making facilities. There is a furnished with TV, telephone, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making lift to all floors. The restaurant serves a delicious home cooked evening ITINERARY facilities. Ground floor rooms are available. The restaurant serves a meal and a hearty Yorkshire breakfast. Leisure facilities include a delicious evening menu and hearty Scottish breakfast. MONDAY We leave our home area and make our way north, with fitness room. comfort stops en route, to our hotel, arriving with time to freshen up YOUR HOTEL Cabarfeidh Hotel, Stornoway before dinner. ITINERARY This lovely 4* hotel deserves its reputation as Stornoway’s finest. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee- TUESDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we travel south along the edge FRIDAY We leave our home area and make our way north, with making facilities. There is a lift to all floors, and the restaurant offers a of the Lake District to the picturesque town of Kirby Lonsdale, with time comfort stops and lunch on route. We complete our journey into fine menu in a stylish setting. to browse the gift shops and enjoy an early lunch. We then make the MONDAY Today we enjoy a circular tour of the Isle of Lewis, Yorkshire, and to our hotel in Harrogate, with time to settle in YOUR HOTEL Dunollie Hotel, Kyle of Lochalsh short journey to Settle, where we board a train on England’s most scenic before dinner. travelling through some stunning scenery, and with stops along railway. The 72 mile route takes you on a journey through the magnificent A charming 3* hotel located by Broadford Bay. Each en-suite room is the way for photographs. We stop in Carloway for lunch, before Yorkshire Dales and over the 24 arches of the Ribblehead , before SATURDAY Today we travel through the stunning scenery of the furnished with TV and tea & coffee making facilities. There is no lift, but ground floor rooms are available. The restaurant serves a locally sourced making calling in at nearby Carloway Broch – a hideaway once plunging into the longest tunnel on the line at Blea Moor. Emerging on Yorkshire Dales to the thriving market town of Hawes, where you used by residents to escape the Vikings and thought to be over the side of Dentdale, the line leaves the Dales at Garsdale and makes its menu and generous breakfast. The lounge bar offers an area to relax in may like to visit the Dales Countryside Museum, Rope Makers the evenings. 2,000 years old. We complete our circular tour via beautiful sandy way through the lush, gentle hills of the Eden Valley, before arriving in or the Wensleydale Cheese Factory. After lunch, we continue our Carlisle with time to relax before evening dinner. beaches and rugged coastlines. scenic drive to the picturesque village of Grassington, with its many ITINERARY WEDNESDAY This morning we follow what is probably one of the gift shops and cafes to enjoy afternoon tea. TUESDAY This morning we leave Stornoway and the Isle of Lewis best-known landmarks of the north: Hadrian’s Wall. We make a visit to the THURSDAY We leave the West Country and make our way north, and travel to Tarbert, on the Isle of Harris, taking in the wonderful Roman Army Museum, just inside the Kielder Forest, as we step back in SUNDAY This morning is free to explore Harrogate, a Victorian Spa with stops for coffee and lunch en route, to our overnight hotel in scenery on the way. We board the ferry for the 1 ½ hour crossing time to 2000 years ago, and experience life as a Roman soldier and life on town, with a bustling high street, parklands, elegant architecture, Gretna, arriving with time to freshen up before dinner. to Uig, with facilities to enjoy lunch on board. Stopping for the front line of Emperor Hadrian’s British frontier. We watch a spectacular the cobbled Montpellier Quarter with galleries and antique shops, afternoon tea in Portree, we continue to our hotel in Southern 3D film, and the museum houses interesting artefacts excavated along the FRIDAY After breakfast, we continue our journey north with a and the famous Betty’s Café Tea Rooms with over 100 years of Skye, with time to take a stroll along the waterfront before dinner. wall. We later continue to the market town of Hexham, with its ancient history. After lunch, we make our way to Skipton to enjoy the comfort stop on route and Pitlochry for lunch. We complete our Shambles, 15th century town hall and ancient Abbey. After lunch, we vibrant Waterways Festival with a series of decorated boats, barges journey, through stunning scenery, to our hotel in Ullapool, with time WEDNESDAY Join us today for a scenic drive across the Isle of return to Carlisle with the rest of the afternoon free to explore this lovely and colourful local characters who work the canal network. The to settle in before dinner. Skye bridge and past the banks of Loch Carron, Loch Maree and city with its cathedral and shops, or perhaps make use of the hotel’s to the shore-line of Loch Ewe where we make a stop for lunch. leisure facilities. streets will be filled with music, entertainment and a whole host of SATURDAY Today you have the whole day free to spend as you market stalls, food and drink and there will opportunities to jump Here you may like to explore the Inverewe Garden (Scottish NT) THURSDAY Join us today for a wonderful circular tour around the please, exploring the picturesque fishing village of Ullapool nestled on aboard and enjoy a boat trip along the canal. This evening, find a the shores of Lochbroom. With a variety of shops to browse and cafes with a wonderful botanic garden and spectacular views northern reaches of the Lake District. We travel through the picturesque across the loch. towns of Keswick and Windermere, up the breathtaking Kirkstone Pass restaurant, pub or local fish ‘n’ chip shop for your evening meal. to enjoy a tempting lunch, you may also like to take a boat trip on the (weather permitting!) and on to Ullswater, with stops for coffee, lunch As dusk falls, the boats are transformed into an illuminated flotilla loch taking in the stunning scenery and wildlife. THURSDAY Today we sadly leave our hotel on Skye and begin and photographs along the way. We later complete our tour back to our with twinkling fairy lights lighting up the dark canal, culminating in our homeward journey, making stops for comfort and lunch on hotel via Penrith. an illuminated boat convoy, arriving in the at 9.45pm. SUNDAY After breakfast, we say goodbye to our hotel in Ullapool and board a ferry for the 2 ½ hour crossing to the Western Isles, route, arriving at our hotel in Gretna in time for dinner. FRIDAY We leave our hotel and begin our homeward journey. MONDAY Sadly we leave our hotel after breakfast and begin our where, on board, you can enjoy lunch and the fantastic views. FRIDAY Today we continue our homeward journey. With comfort With regular comfort stops en route, we reach the West Country homeward journey, with comfort and lunch stops on route. We early/mid-evening. We arrive in Stornoway, the main town on the Isle of Lewis, early- stops en route, we reach the West Country early/mid-evening. complete our journey back to the West Country arriving afternoon, allowing plenty of time to explore this bustling harbour early evening. town with its diverse range of shops. There’s also an excellent PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: museum of local history, and the Lewis Loom Centre, where you can n 8 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast learn about the history of . Enjoy a stroll beside the River n n Ferry crossings n Settle to Carlisle Railway ticket 2 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Creed as it thunders through Stornoway’s delightful Lewis Castle SUPPLEMENTS: n n All coach travel n Entrance to the Roman Army Museum SUPPLEMENTS: 1 Night Bed & Breakfast SUPPLEMENTS: grounds on its way to the sea. We arrive at our hotel on the outskirts Single supplement £146.00 n n All coach travel All coach travel Single supplement £48.00 Single supplement £48.00 of Stornoway with time to settle in before dinner. Entrance to Inverewe Garden (Scottish NT) Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £27.00

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SPAIN...THE COSTA BRAVA TOUR HOUSES & GARDENS OF TOUR SPRINGTIME IN BRUGES TOUR Join us as we head to the sun! Roses is located in the PRICE STAFFORDSHIRE PRICE There cannot be a more beautiful setting than the PRICE Spanish region of Catalonia and is the biggest resort on We are pleased to introduce a new tour exploring medieval city of Bruges, with its narrow, cobbled streets, the northern stretch of the Costa Brava, just 30 £535 historic houses and glorious gardens in the county of £335 historic architecture and magical canals. It’s easy to see £299 kilometres south of the French border. Steeped in history Staffordshire all preserved and maintained by the why the city has been given UNESCO World Heritage 4 DAYS with origins going back to the 8th century BC this old 9 DAYS National Trust. 5 DAYS Status. We have also included an excursion to the striking fishing town is also a thoroughly modern and popular city of Ghent, to fully appreciate this charming region. YOUR HOTEL holiday destination, yet it still remains a fairly quiet, Mercure Telford Centre Hotel, Telford YOUR HOTEL A modern* hotel on the outskirts of Telford. Each comfortable en-suite Academie Hotel, Bruges relaxed resort, retaining much of its original charm. A locally rated 4* hotel situated in a charming cobbled street, within YOUR HOTEL bedroom is furnished with TV, safe, hairdryer, Wi-Fi access and tea & Coral Platja Hotel, Roses coffee making facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant serves easy walking distance of the city centre and attractions. Each room This lovely 3* hotel is in a perfect location, only 300 metres from a delicious freshly prepared evening menu and hearty breakfast and ensuite room is well equipped with TV, hairdryer, telephone and Wi-Fi the centre of Roses and set right on the beachfront. The hotel enjoys there is a bar to relax in. access. The restaurant serves a delicious continental and cooked a traditional Mediterranean style, with wrought-iron balconies and breakfast and there is a cosy bar with garden terrace. window shutters and a lift to all floors. The maritime themed restaurant serves all meals buffet style, and a lovely outdoor terrace is perfect ITINERARY ITINERARY for sitting and watching the world go by! The same Spanish style SUNDAY We leave the West Country and, with a comfort stop en route, make our extends to the traditional bedrooms, which are all en-suite, with air way to Cheltenham for lunch and time to browse the shops. We then complete our MONDAY After an early departure we leave the West Country and make conditioning, TV and hairdryer. There is also an outdoor swimming pool, original 11th century fortified bridge, which still proudly spans the Fluvia journey to our hotel, with time to settle in before dinner. our way, with a comfort stop on route, to Dover for a ferry crossing. From a large bar area and entertainment is provided each evening. River. Hidden amongst the town’s atmospheric old streets lie many Calais we make a short journey to Bruges, where we will have plenty of churches, café-lined squares and fascinating old ruins to explore. MONDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to Trentham Shopping Village with time to browse the shops and garden centre or for those who prefer, time to settle in and freshen up before exploring the city and enjoy an ITINERARY THURSDAY A full day excursion as we travel a little further south to the Capability Brown designed Trentham Gardens are well worth a visit (extra evening dinner at a restaurant of your choice. Barcelona, the second largest city in Spain and the capital of Catalonia, charge). After lunch we continue to Biddulph Grange Garden to explore this superb SUNDAY After an early departure, we leave the West Country and journey TUESDAY You have the whole day today to continue exploring this acclaimed as one of the country’s cultural centres. Whilst here you Victorian garden showcasing plants from around the world including a fabulous east, with a comfort stop, to Dover for the ferry crossing to Calais. We then captivating city, affectionately known as the Venice of the North on may like to visit the bustling La Ramblas, where, as well as shops and collection of rhododendrons, an Egyptian garden and the Chinese garden amongst continue our journey, with a stop for dinner on route, to our overnight account of its charming canals. The city itself is gently compact and restaurants, you will see live performances, human statue art, and artists many others. Please note there are many steps throughout the garden, so sensible accommodation south of Paris. footwear is advised. easy to navigate on foot, however you may like to enjoy a horse-drawn that will draw your portrait or caricature. There is also the cathedral, and carriage tour of the centre or a leisurely boat trip along the canal MONDAY After breakfast, we continue our journey through France and into the fabulous Sagrada Família, Gaudi’s testament to modern architecture. TUESDAY This morning we travel south to the town of Bridgnorth, actually two network to view the city from a different perspective. Well known for its Spain to our hotel in Roses where we’ll be spending the next six nights with The view across the high plateau of the Monique Mountain overlooking towns - the High Town (with good views down) & the Low Town (with good views lace making and Belgian chocolate, there is plenty to discover in various time to settle in before dinner and our first evening of live entertainment. the city is also stunning. up), connected by the steepest inland funicular railway in Britain. With time to explore museums, gift shops and local cafes. Why not visit the famous Grote TUESDAY The whole day is free for you to spend as you please and begin FRIDAY Join us if you wish for an afternoon excursion to the pretty and perhaps visit the pretty Castle Gardens and enjoy lunch, we travel to Wightwick Manor & Gardens to explore perhaps one of the National Trust’s youngest properties, Markt with its inspiring gothic architecture and towering belfry (climb exploring your new surroundings. You may like to take a swim in the hotel whitewashed village of Cadaqués with its maze of narrow streets that the Victorian timber-framed manor house, filled with fabulous art work with major 366 steps for an amazing panoramic view from up high) or stop at the pool, and relax on the sun terrace, or take a stroll into the town, browse the tumble down to the water, and stylish art galleries which stand alongside pieces of pre-Raphaelite paintings and William Morris interiors. (Please note there is a Rozenhoedkaai, a beautiful corner on the canal which is found on almost shops and sample some of the local cuisine. There is also a land train where the souvenir shops, cafés and seafood restaurants. We return to Roses short 5 minute walk from the coach drop-off point to reception). every postcard! you can explore a little more of the local area. after lunch with time on resort. WEDNESDAY Join us today as we make our way to Shugborough Hall & Estate, WEDNESDAY After breakfast, you can either continue exploring Bruges WEDNESDAY This morning we head to the beautiful city of Girona with its SATURDAY A final free day to spend as you please, relaxing and a Staffordshire paradise with a rich blend of landscapes, monuments, gardens and or join us for an excursion to the delightful city of Ghent. With over beautiful old medieval district and fine Gothic-style cathedral. Other sights enjoying the facilities and scenery. architecture, home to the Anson family since 1624. Explore the parkland, woodland 1400 year of history, Ghent became one of the most important cities well worth a visit include the Arab Baths and well-preserved Jewish Quarter. SUNDAY Sadly, this morning we bid farewell to our hotel in Roses and and formal gardens, the farmyard and discover the charm of the Georgian mansion in medieval Europe. Crammed full of culture, history and cuisine, the After lunch we continue inland to Besalu, a lovely little town whose illustrious begin our homeward journey. With regular comfort stops en route, we with its “below stairs” experience in the servants’ quarters. Tickets can be obtained town has something to offer to everyone, including attractions such as history dates back to the time of the Romans. It’s most famous sight is the at reception to also visit Lord Lichfield’s apartment, the famous fashion, celebrity return to our overnight hotel for evening dinner. the 12th century castle, St Bavo’s medieval cathedral and the beautiful and royal photographer. We later visit the historic city of Lichfield with its stunning St Michael’s Bridge. This week located in the Citadel Park you will find MONDAY After breakfast, we travel back to Calais for the return ferry medieval cathedral and museums. Here you will find many shops to browse and a floral exhibition with beautiful creations for those wishing to explore crossing to Dover. From here we then continue our journey home, arriving cafes to enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea. beyond the city centre. We later return to Bruges for our final evening. mid/late-evening. THURSDAY We leave our hotel after breakfast and make our way south to the historic city of Worcester, with time if you wish to visit the Porcelain Museum (with THURSDAY This morning we leave our hotel and make our way to the PRICE INCLUDES: the world’s largest collection of Worcester Porcelain) or the fine Cathedral, which historic town of Ypres, built on the back of the lace making and textile overlooks the River Severn, where you will find the tomb of King John. We later industry, which the impressive Cloth Hall is a reminder of times gone n 6 Nights’ Buffet Dinner & Buffet Breakfast in Roses complete our journey back to the West Country, arriving early-evening. by. World War I brought prosperous times to an abrupt end, and the “In n 1 Night Bed & Buffet Breakfast in overnight hotel Flanders Field Museum” inside the Cloth Hall offers a moving insight to n 1 Night Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast in overnight hotel PRICE INCLUDES: the Great War. We later continue to Calais, for our return ferry crossing n House wine & water with dinner in Roses n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast to Dover, completing our homeward journey, reaching the West Country n Live musical entertainment every evening in Roses n Entrance to Biddulph Grange Garden (NT) mid-evening. n Free use of swimming pool n Entrance to Wightwick Manor & Gardens (NT) n Ferry crossings n Entrance to Shugborough Hall & Estate (NT) PRICE INCLUDES: n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: n Single supplement £135.00 n All coach travel 3 Nights’ Bed & Breakfast Entrance to Trentham Gardens n Ferry crossings Sea view room supplement £87.00 Entrance to Lord Lichfield’s Apartment SUPPLEMENTS: n per person (subject to availability) Single supplement £72.00 All coach travel Single supplement £120.00 Travel insurance £40.00 Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £31.00

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LLANDUDNO...VICTORIAN TOUR A WEEKEND IN CORNWALL TOUR ITALY – THE ETERNAL CITY OF TOUR EXTRAVAGANZA & PRICE Join us for a relaxing weekend retreat in this picturesque PRICE ROME & THE ITALIAN LAKES PRICE TRANSPORT FESTIVAL corner of the South West peninsula. Visit some of £249 Cornwall’s best loved harbour towns and authentic £255 Rome … the capital of Italy, is one of the world’s most £975 Every May Day Bank Holiday weekend, Llandudno plays fishing villages, whilst enjoying the mild climate and photogenic cities and it’s not surprising to see why! host to a Victorian Extravaganza featuring a Victorian 4 DAYS delicious flavours that the Cornish Coast has to offer. 4 DAYS With the Vatican City, Trevi Fountain, St Peter’s Square, 11 DAYS street fair, old time fair rides, fun stalls, steam engines, Spanish Steps and Colosseum … there is so much to YOUR HOTEL The Porthbyan Hotel, Looe people dressed in Victorian costume, street parades and discover. The Italian Lakes are, in contrast, a more A 3* fully refurbished hotel nestled in the heart of Looe street entertainment the whole family will enjoy. Because the May Day peaceful destination surrounded by charming villages with panoramic views across the harbour. All rooms are en-suite with Bank Holiday is now Friday 8th May, we are pleased to be able to offer and rolling hills. TV, hairdryer, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making facilities. There is the same tour, staying at the same hotel as in our 2019/20 winter & a lift to all floors. The restaurant offers a delicious evening menu and YOUR HOTEL Hotel Villa Vecchia, Monte Porzio Catone, spring brochure. The only alteration is the dates. hearty Cornish breakfast, together with a bar and outside terrace. Nr Frascati YOUR HOTEL St Kilda Hotel, Llandudno A locally rated 4* hotel in a quiet and elevated position in the rolling A delightful 3* hotel located on the seafront, faithfully restored to Frascati hills, boasting superb views across to Rome. All rooms are en- recreate the grand old days. All rooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, ITINERARY suite with TV, hairdryer and air conditioning. There is a lift to all floors. Fountain, St Peter’s Basilica plus many others. Sample the local cuisine in some of Rome’s cafes, restaurants and coffee bars before we return to our hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. There is a lift to all floors. FRIDAY We leave our home area and travel west to the ancient The restaurant serves a delicious seasonal menu and leisure facilities hotel by train, arriving in time for dinner. The restaurant offers traditional fare prepared with locally sourced market town of Tavistock, located on the tranquil River Tavy and include an outdoor heated pool and spacious gardens. FRIDAY You have the whole day free to either enjoy your peaceful ingredients, and the bar has stunning views of Little Orme. edge of the rugged Dartmoor National Park. Historically Tavistock YOUR HOTEL Iseolago Hotel, Lake Iseo was the region’s Stannary town, administering the local tin trade, surroundings and relax in the hotel’s gardens and pool, or perhaps venture A locally rated 4* hotel located near Lake Iseo and close to Iseo town. back into Rome for another day sightseeing the eternal city! ITINERARY and has links with the great sea farer, Sir Francis Drake. Whilst here Each en-suite room is comfortably furnished with TV & hairdryer. There you may like to browse the poplar indoor pannier market or visit the is a lift to all floors. The restaurant serves a delicious menu and there SATURDAY This morning we make our way into the nearby town of Frascati, FRIDAY We leave the West Country and make our way north, central parish church of St Eustachius with William Morris stained are delightful gardens with 3 outdoor swimming pools, together with a famous for its local wines and aristocratic Renaissance and Baroque style stopping for coffee and lunch en route. We cross over the border glass windows and intricate roof embosses. With time for lunch, we fitness room and sauna. villas. With time to explore the local shops, gardens, cathedral and a leisurely continue to our hotel in Looe, and base for the next three nights. lunch, we continue to the UNESCO World Heritage Villa d’Este Italian Gardens into Wales to our hotel, with time to settle in and perhaps take a at nearby Tivoli. The gardens are almost completely comprised of water stroll before evening dinner. SATURDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to ITINERARY features, numerous fountains and its giant centrepiece of the Water Organ SATURDAY–SUNDAY Two whole days to enjoy all the Mevagissey for lunch, with its distinctive twin harbour and busy MONDAY After an early departure we make our way to Dover, with comfort fountain with cascades down a huge drop into quiet shady pools below. fishing port with daily catches of skate, lobster and plaice. Clustered festivities of the Victorian Extravaganza and Transport Festival. stops en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We then continue to our overnight SUNDAY We leave our hotel and travel north through Tuscany, with comfort around the harbour walls are quaint streets with galleries, cafes accommodation in Metz, arriving in time for evening meal. stops on route to our second resort of Iseo, arriving with time to explore your There is a daily parade of participating (including many and shops. A beautiful place to sit and relax and enjoy Cornish fish surroundings, and an evening at leisure after dinner. steam tractors and wagons), brass bands and carnival troops, & chips! We later make the short journey to Lanhydrock House & TUESDAY This morning we continue our journey through France, then a scenic journey through Switzerland, and into Italy, arriving at our second hotel near MONDAY Today we travel across to the neighbouring Lake Garda, to the together with citizens in Victorian and Edwardian costumes. Garden, a magnificent Victorian country estate, where the upstairs- Piacenza, with time to freshen up before dinner. charming village of Sirmione. Located at the southern point of the lake, this downstairs story unfolds from the Victorian kitchens and servants The parade travels through the town streets via the promenade. WEDNESDAY We continue our journey through Tuscany and to our hotel in picturesque peninsula is famous for its thermal springs, 13th century castle This evening is the “Road Run” when suitable vehicles ascend quarters to the luxurious family areas. The extensive gardens are and traffic free centre with a variety of cafes, ice cream parlours and gift glorious with beautiful herbaceous borders, and highly colourful Monte Porzio Catone, with time to unwind and take a stroll before dinner evening the Great Orme to the summit (and on Sunday run the circuit of and an evening at leisure. shops. You may like to relax and watch the world go by, take a panoramic gardens with camellias, magnolias and rhododendrons. The tea walk along the lakeshore or perhaps take a scenic boat trip. Marine Drive). But it is the great Victorian steam fair, the length rooms offer a delicious menu, and the gift shop offers a range of THURSDAY This morning we make our way into the centre of Rome, by train. Here you will have an unlimited day pass to us the Hop-On-Hop-Off Rome City TUESDAY You have the whole day free to relax in the hotel and make use and breadth of the main shopping street with its multitude of gifts and souvenirs. of the leisure facilities or perhaps take a gentle walk into the nearby town of rides and catch-penny booths, which gives that extra feel of the Sightseeing Buses to explore the city at your leisure. You may like to complete a SUNDAY This morning, if you wish, join us for an excursion to the circuit of the city, listening to the on-board audio guide, then use your ticket to Iseo with its attractive cafes and wine bars. You may also like to take a boat Victorian era, especially with period music from the magnificent nearby picturesque fishing port of Polperro with its “old world” move freely around the city across a multitude of destinations and attractions. trip around the lake or across to Monte Isola, the largest inhabited lake island showman’s organ, one of several playing traditional ditties. As our charm, beautiful cottages, small art galleries and stories of smuggler Experience over 2000 years of history of breath taking beauty, with ancient in Southern Europe. hotel is located in the heart of Llandudno, you are free to spend & pirate tales. We return this afternoon to Looe. The towns of East monuments and world class landmarks including the Pantheon, Colosseum, Trevi WEDNESDAY This morning we sadly leave our hotel in Iseo and travel back as much or as little time enjoying the festivities. There are also and West Looe are joined by the famous seven arched bridge that through Switzerland and into France, with comfort stops on route, to our overnight hotel in Metz, arriving in time for dinner. many restaurants to have lunch in and shops to browse. You may spans the River Looe. With beautiful sandy beaches, unique boutiques and harbour boat trips, there is much to do and enjoy also like to take a ride on the tram to the top of the Great Orme, THURSDAY We resume our homeward journey to Calais, for the return ferry crossing to Dover. We then continue to the West Country, arriving early/mid- with stunning views across the bay. MONDAY Sadly this morning, we leave the beautiful setting of Looe, and begin our homeward journey, stopping at the beautiful evening. MONDAY Sadly we today leave our hotel and make our way grounds of Buckfast Abbey for lunch, before arriving back in our south back into England, stopping for coffee and lunch en route. home area. PRICE INCLUDES: We continue our homeward journey to the West Country, arriving n 10 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast early-evening. PRICE INCLUDES: n Return train ticket to Rome on 1 day n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 1 day ticket for Hop-On-Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour in Rome PRICE INCLUDES: n Entrance to Lanhydrock House & Gardens (NT) n Entrance to Villa d’Este Water Gardens, Tivoli n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Entertainment on some evenings n Ferry crossings n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: No single supplement (Max 2) SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £12.00 Subsequent single supplement from £60.00 Single supplement £265.00 (Max 3) Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £43.00

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THE LOVELY LAKE DISTRICT TOUR LLANDUDNO & THE LITTLE TOUR ROYAL WINDSOR HORSE TOUR ENGLISH GARDEN GEMS TOUR An area renowned for its exceptional natural beauty, the PRICE PRICE PRICE PRICE TRAINS OF WALES SHOW PAGEANT YOUR HOTEL The Olde Barn Hotel, Grantham Lake District provides the ideal retreat from the hustle A delightful 3* hotel with modern comforts. Each and bustle of daily routine. Join us for a tour taking in Llandudno – the premier resort of North Wales – is set Join us to experience the spectacular Windsor Horse £385 £ £ en-suite bedroom is tastefully decorated with TV, £ some of the area’s most stunning scenery in England’s along a wide, curving bay overlooking the Atlantic 399 Show Pageant with over 400 horses and riders from the 159 245 telephone and tea & coffee making facilities. The largest National Park, home to our country’s biggest Ocean, with the magnificent mountains of Snowdonia UK & around the world as they participate in a 90 5 DAYS 5 DAYS 2 DAYS restaurant offers a delicious traditional seasonal menu 4 DAYS lakes and tallest mountains. as its backcloth. minute highly choreographed show, held in the private grounds of Windsor Castle. The tour package includes and the lounge bar provides a relaxing area to enjoy a YOUR HOTEL Cumbria Grand Hotel, Grange-over-Sands YOUR HOTEL Tynedale Hotel, Llandudno drink after dinner. We’re delighted to return to this warm and welcoming 3* hotel, located top price tickets, seated and undercover in the A delightful 3* hotel set within private wooded grounds and enjoying Windsor Enclosure. views of Morecambe Bay. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone and along the central promenade with views out over the bandstand and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The hotel’s experienced sea. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & YOUR HOTEL Hilton Hotel, Reading ITINERARY coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The hotel’s restaurant serves A 4* hotel with modern comforts. All rooms are en-suite with TV, Wi-Fi in-house chef has developed an excellent and varied menu, and FRIDAY We leave the West Country and make our way north to entertainment is provided some evenings. a fabulous full Welsh breakfast and choice evening menu, and there is access, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. There is a lift to live entertainment each evening. all floors and the restaurant served a delicious evening menu and the historic town of Warwick for lunch. We continue to our hotel, generous breakfast. Leisure facilities include indoor pool, sauna, steam arriving with time to settle in before dinner. ITINERARY ITINERARY room and fitness suite. MONDAY We leave the West Country and begin our journey north, SATURDAY Today we travel further afield into the charming county of Leicestershire, stopping for coffee in Melton Mowbray, stopping for coffee and lunch en route and reaching our hotel with TUESDAY We leave our home area and travel over the border into Wales, ITINERARY time to freshen up before dinner and an evening at leisure. stopping for coffee and lunch en route. On arrival at our hotel, enjoy a cup on market day. Known as the “Rural Capital of Food”, you may TUESDAY Join us today as we journey through some of the most of tea while your luggage is delivered to your room. There will then be THURSDAY We leave the West Country and make our like to sample some of the town’s traditional cuisine – pork spectacular scenery you’ll see anywhere in England, as we travel up time to settle in before dinner and our first evening of entertainment. way to the beautiful spa city of Bath with time to visit pies, from the “Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe” or the local stilton the breathtaking Kirkstone Pass and along Ullswater to Glenridding, WEDNESDAY The morning is free for you to spend as you please and ex- the Abbey or the Roman Baths, take an open top bus cheese. After lunch we travel the short distance to Rutland where we board a steamer for a cruise the length of Ullswater to plore Llandudno, known as the ‘Queen of Welsh Resorts’. You may like to around the city, or browse the shops. After lunch we re- to visit Barnsdale Gardens, created by Geoff Hamilton for Pooley Bridge. We then re-join the coach and continue to Keswick for take a ride on the Great Orme Tramway to the summit on one of only three join the coach and make our way to our hotel with time BBC Gardeners’ World. Discover Britain’s largest collection of lunch and time to explore the charming town, before the scenic drive cable-hauled street tramways in the world. There is also a fine pier, over individually designed gardens, 38 in total across the eight acre back to our hotel. 700 metres long, attractive gardens, shops and restaurants. Join us, if you to freshen up and enjoy an early dinner before making wish for an afternoon excursion to Conwy – a medieval walled town with our way to Windsor for the evening performance of the site. After exploring the grounds, relax in the tea rooms with a WEDNESDAY Today we enjoy a circular tour through some of an imposing castle and lively quay, on which you will find what is claimed delicious afternoon tea or browse the well-stocked shop for all the Lake District’s loveliest sights. We travel through the village of to be the smallest house in Great Britain! We return to our hotel in time Royal Windsor Horse Show Pageant. Our top priced your gardening needs and gift ideas. Haverthwaite, following part of Coniston Water and Coniston Village, for dinner and another evening of excellent entertainment. ticket provides a covered reserved seat in the Windsor to Ambleside for coffee and time to look around. We then make our Enclosure with excellent views of this spectacular show, SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to Easton way to the pretty village of Grasmere for lunch, with time if you wish THURSDAY This morning we travel to Blaenau Ffestiniog and board the Walled Gardens, Lincolnshire’s “lost” 400 year old garden was world’s oldest narrow-gauge railway for a 13½ mile journey to the harbour where previous years have seen Military Bands, Pipes & to visit Wordsworth’s museum and Dove Cottage – his home from renovated back to life from 2002, following the destruction of 1799 to 1808, the years of his supreme work as a poet. in Porthmadog. The train climbs over 700 feet from sea level into the Drums, the Royal Household Cavalry, the King’s Troop mountains, past lakes and waterfalls and round tight bends, clinging to the Easton Hall in 1951. We enjoy an introductory talk with Lady THURSDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to Lakeside, side of the mountain or tunneling through it. We then re-join the coach Royal Horse Artillery together with over 400 horses and Cholmeley who has lovingly restored Easton Walled garden the most southerly part of Lake Windermere, where we take a leisurely and make the short journey to Portmeirion, an Italianate village famous for 30 carriages in a beautifully choreographed display. We with her husband, after which you can wander freely to see the cruise – with magnificent views of mountain scenery, secluded bays its china. While here, you can marvel at the beautiful gardens, browse the return to our hotel late evening. transformation from a lost wilderness into a timeless English and wooded islands – to Bowness at the heart of the Lake District. The many gift shops, and enjoy lunch. town boasts every sort of shop you can imagine, as well as many cafés FRIDAY We leave our hotel after a leisurely breakfast landscape with herbaceous borders, roses, spring bulbs, flower FRIDAY After breakfast, join us as we travel through stunning scenery and vegetable gardens and flower meadows, and enjoy a light and restaurants. While here, you may also like to visit the nearby World around Snowdon and the Llanberis Pass, before boarding a train for a and make our way to the city of Oxford, affectionately of Beatrix Potter attraction, in which the 23 original tales are brought return journey on the Snowdon Mountain Cog Railway to the summit at known as the “City of Dreaming Spires”, with over 30 lunch in the tearooms. This afternoon we continue to nearby to life in a magical indoor recreation of the Lakeland countryside, 1,085 metres, with spectacular views… weather permitting! We then colleges and iconic museums. The best way to discover Grimsthorpe Castle for a guided tour of the historic house with complete with sights, sounds – and even smells! We later return to re-join the coach and make our way to the picturesque village of Betws- its exquisite State Rooms and time at leisure to explore the Grange-over-Sands, with time to relax and spend as you please before y-Coed, North Wales’ most popular resort. Here you will find a railway Oxford is by taking a sight-seeing tour bus or wander gardens & Capability Brown landscaped grounds. our final evening meal. museum, plus craft shops and tearooms. through its vibrant shopping and café district to enjoy MONDAY Sadly this morning we leave our hotel and make our FRIDAY Sadly it’s time to leave the Lake District and begin our SATURDAY Sadly we today leave North Wales and make our way home, a relaxing lunch, before we continue our journey home, homeward journey. With stops for coffee and lunch en route, we reach stopping for coffee and lunch en route. We complete our homeward jour- arriving in the West Country early evening. way south. With comfort stops en route, we return to the West the West Country early-evening. ney back into England, arriving early/mid-evening. Country early–mid evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 1 Night Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Top price ticket for Windsor Pageant n n Boat trip on Lake Ullswater n Ffestiniog Railway ticket Entrance to Barnsdale Gardens (covered reserve seating in Windsor Enclosure n n Boat trip on Lake Windermere n Entrance to Portmerion Village & Gardens Entrance to Easton Walled Gardens n All coach travel n n All coach travel n Snowdon Mountain Railway ticket Entrance & guided tour of Grimsthorpe SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: Castle, Gardens & parkland SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel Single supplement £64.00 No single supplement Single supplement £25.00 n All coach travel Single supplement £45.00 Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £14.00 Travel insurance £19.00

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SCOTLAND...THE HIGHLANDS TOUR CORNWALL...FROM TOUR RHS CHELSEA FLOWER TOUR & JACOBITE STEAM TRAIN PRICE COAST TO COAST PRICE SHOW & ROYAL BOTANIC PRICE Fort William, the largest town in the Highlands is set Join us as we travel from coast to coast to explore GARDENS OF KEW on the banks of Loch Linnhe in the shadow of Ben Nevis. £575 some of Cornwall’s best treasures. Based in Falmouth, £335 £195 Each year, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show is held in the It is a fine location as a base to discover the Highlands. Cornwall’s leading south coast resort is home to 8 DAYS 5 DAYS grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. It is the world’s 2 DAYS The much-loved Jacobite Steam Train has been referred maritime heritage and has been a flourishing port for most famous flower show and a celebration of the to as “the greatest railway journey in the world” with over 400 years with its sheltered harbour. highest quality horticulture and a feast for your magnificent scenery to be enjoyed along its highland route. YOUR HOTEL Membly Hall Hotel, Falmouth imagination, bursting with inspiration for you to take YOUR HOTEL The Alexandra Hotel, Fort William Beautifully situated in one of Cornwall’s most picturesque regions, home. A catwalk of colour and creativity, the show A lovely 3* hotel, ideally located in the centre of Fort William, noted our hotel occupies a seafront position. All rooms are ensuite, with features the latest trends and ultimate design from the cream for its traditional Scottish hospitality. Each of the comfortable rooms TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee-making facilities. There is a of garden designers, nurseries, plantsmen and exhibitors. is ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee facilities. lift to all floors and the restaurant offers an excellent choice menu. YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, London Heathrow The restaurant offers a delicious range of dishes prepared with locally Leisure facilities include a sauna, spa pool and Jacuzzi, and evening A 4* hotel with modern comforts and facilities, including on-site sourced produce. There is a lift to all floors and entertainment is entertainment. Starbucks Coffee room and lounge bar area. With a lift to all floors, provided on some evenings. each en-suite bedroom is equipped with TV, air conditioning, Wi-Fi ITINERARY access and tea & coffee making facilities. The restaurant serves a ITINERARY delicious evening menu and hearty breakfast. SATURDAY We leave our home area and make our way to the delightful SUNDAY We leave the West Country, and make our way north, with Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain with spectacular views. There are also harbour town of Looe. With its beautiful sandy beaches, unique boutiques and comfort stops en route, to our overnight accommodation in Shap Wells, some lovely shops to browse and many cafés and restaurants to enjoy a harbour boat trips, there will be plenty of time to explore and maybe enjoy a ITINERARY arriving in time for dinner. leisurely lunch. traditional fish and chip lunch by the harbour. We later complete our journey to THURSDAY After an early departure we leave the West Country and our hotel in Falmouth, with time to settle in and enjoy a gentle stroll along the MONDAY After breakfast, we continue our journey north, over the border THURSDAY Join us for the highlight of our tour today as we board the seafront, with views across the bay to Pendennis Castle. make our way east, with a comfort stop on route to London, where into Scotland, stopping at Dobbies Garden Centre near Stirling for coffee, and Jacobite steam train for what is regarded as one of the Great Railway you will have the remainder of the day free to enjoy the spectacle of the Green Wellie near Tyndrum for lunch. We complete our journey through Journeys of the World, due mainly to the stunning scenery through which SUNDAY Join us this morning as we make our way to the southern coastline the Chelsea Flower Show, the premier horticultural event of the year. to the delightful town of Marazion thought to be Britain’s oldest town. Here the lovely scenery of Rannoch Moor and the spectacular Glen Coe to Fort you will be travelling. The 42 mile trip will take you past Britain’s highest It draws exhibitors and visitors from around the globe, and as well William and our hotel for the next five nights. you will see the imposing St Michael’s Mount just across the causeway, and mountain, deepest loch, shortest river and most westerly station as well as admiring the many wonderful gardens, and exhibits, you can also as crossing the world famous 21 arch concrete viaduct. The train arrives a stretch of sandy beach to stroll along, together with an array of shops with TUESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way south, following the in Mallaig, a busy fishing port and ferry terminal soon after midday giving local artwork, crafts and gifts. We continue north the pretty fishing town of St indulge in a bit of celebrity spotting! There are many places to enjoy banks of Loch Linnhe, with some wonderful scenery to Oban, a bustling town you time to browse the shops and have lunch before boarding the coach Ives, with its picturesque harbour, seafront, and many delightful shops and the a leisurely lunch and maybe a glass of Pimms, and whether you are a with fishing and pleasure craft rubbing shoulders in the harbour. Whilst here for the return journey to Fort William. Tate Gallery. gardener, a would-be-gardener or a non-gardener there is something you may like to visit McCraig’s Tower, a coliseum-style monument built by a MONDAY This morning we travel to Truro with time if you wish to visit the wealthy banker to alleviate unemployment 100 years ago. A climb to the top FRIDAY After breakfast, we make our way across to the Cairngorms for everyone. Late afternoon we make the short journey to our hotel cathedral and browse the shops on Lemon Quay with its indoor market and with time to relax before dinner and an evening at leisure. will reward you with outstanding views of the nearby islands. There are some National Park, as we travel through some stunning scenery, passing in the along the high street. After lunch we return to Falmouth with time to explore lovely shops and cafés to enjoy lunch. shadow of Ben Nevis Mountain range, and Spean Bridge as we follow the the town centre with its shopping district and modern marina, or perhaps you FRIDAY We leave our hotel after a leisurely breakfast and make our river and enchanting Lochs and up into the Cairngorms rugged landscape. WEDNESDAY The whole day is free to spend as you please and explore might like to visit the National Maritime Museum with exhibitions of Cornwall, way to the world-class Royal Botanic Gardens of Kew. There is so With stops for coffee and photographs on route, we stop for lunch in the Fort William. You may like to enjoy a relaxing boat trip on Loch Linnie, to the sea and maritime history through the ages all across five gallery floors. town of Aviemore, with time to explore and browse the shops. On our much to see and explore at Kew, from the newly re-opened Victorian Seal Island with splendid views of Ben Nevis and of course the Seals, along return to Fort William, we enjoy a boat ride along the southern shores TUESDAY This morning we make our way east across the Roseland Heritage glasshouse – the largest in the world, home to some of the world’s with other wildlife such as Porpoises, Buzzard and Eagle. A short taxi ride of Loch Ness, with views across the loch and all the while keeping a Coast to Caerhays Castle & Gardens. We enjoy a guided tour of the castle rarest plants, the famous Palm House filled with rainforest flora, and away you will find the Ben Nevis distillery where you can have a guided tour watchful eye out, just in case “Nessie” makes an appearance! before spending time at leisure in the beautiful spring gardens which are the Princess of Wales Conservatory with ten different climate zones around the distillery, and a free taste of the particularly smooth blend of absolutely stunning at this time of year with magnolias & rhododendrons in highland whisky. Or you may like to catch a local bus to the Nevis Range, 7 SATURDAY This morning we leave Fort William and begin our full blaze of colour with views across the bay. Light lunches are available at including orchids, cacti and carnivorous plants. The treetop walk- miles north of Fort William, where you can take a ride on a gondola up Ben homeward journey, with a coffee stop en route to Moffat and the the Magnolia Tea Rooms. We continue further along the coast to Mevagissey, way spans across tree-tops, over 18 metres above the floor offering Woollen Mill for lunch, before completing our journey back to our an attractive harbour time with historic links to Cornish pilchard fishery. The breathtaking views of the gardens and beyond, and The Hive, a overnight accommodation in Shap Wells, arriving with time to freshen harbour is always buzzing with fishermen and its narrow streets are filled with multi-sensory experience designed to highlight the extraordinary life up before dinner. gift shops and galleries. of bees, standing at 17 metres in height in a wild flower meadow. SUNDAY After breakfast, we continue our return journey, stopping WEDNESDAY Sadly this morning we leave our hotel and make our way There is a land train which will take you around the gardens, together for coffee and lunch en route and reaching the West Country to Padstow, a charming harbour and working fishing port. With time to with many gift shops and restaurants and cafes. We later make our early-mid-evening. browse the many gift and craft shops, and enjoy lunch, we later continue our way back to the West Country, arriving mid-evening. homeward journey, arriving early-evening. PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 7 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast PRICE INCLUDES: n 1 Night Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Ticket for the Jacobite Steam Train n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Ticket to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show n Boat Cruise on Loch Ness n Guided tour of Caerhays Castle n Entrance to Royal Botanic Gardens of Kew n All coach travel n Entrance to Caerhays Gardens SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel n All coach travel No single supplement (Max 6) SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £120.00 Sea views supplement £28.00 per person Single supplement £30.00 Travel insurance £26.00 Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £14.00

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JERSEY TOUR GUERNSEY TOUR THE BLACK FOREST & TOUR Jersey has charmed generations of visitors – only 14 PRICE Lying close to the northern coast of France and bathed PRICE ALSACE VILLAGES PRICE miles from the French coast, it has the continental by the warm waters of the Gulf Stream, the island of flavour of France while remaining part of Britain. £ Guernsey offers a truly unforgettable escape from the £ The Black Forest is a beautiful and much loved region £ Although only a small island, Jersey has so much to 355 hustle and bustle of mainland Britain. 525 of Germany. With spruce and fir covered mountains, 545 spectacular gorges carved by the River Rhine, half- offer… sandy beaches, rugged coastline, beautiful 5 DAYS YOUR HOTEL St Pierre Park Hotel, St Peter Port 5 DAYS 7 DAYS countryside and a wide variety of attractions. timbered farm houses, cuckoo clocks and, of course, We are delighted to return to this luxurious 4* hotel, set Black Forest gateaux … this is a region crammed full of YOUR HOTEL Mayfair Hotel, St Helier in acres of tranquil parkland near a lake. All rooms are some of Germany’s most beautiful landscapes and villages. A warm welcome awaits at this lovely 3* hotel, just a few minutes’ ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries and tea walk from the centre of Jersey’s capital, St Helier. All rooms are ensuite, & coffee facilities. Many have a private balcony or terrace with views YOUR HOTEL Hotel Schloss Hornberg, Hornberg with TV, telephone and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors. of the beautiful grounds. The restaurant offers quality cuisine and a A delightful family-run 3* uniquely converted castle-hotel located on a The restaurant serves a wide variety of dishes, and the hotel’s coffee friendly and relaxed atmosphere, and breakfast is served in the grand hillside above the picturesque village of Hornberg, with beautiful views shop is open throughout the day, offering an assortment of meals and La Fontaine Suite overlooking the lake and fountain. The excellent across the Gutach Valley. Each en-suite room is comfortably furnished snacks. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool, steam room and gym, leisure facilities include an indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, gym, and with TV, hairdryer, telephone and Wi-Fi access. The restaurant serves a and entertainment is provided each evening. beauty salon. delicious traditional menu. (Please note that there is no lift due to the historic nature of the building). ITINERARY ITINERARY ITINERARY you can experience the numerous vintner houses, cobbled MONDAY We leave our home area, after a possible early MONDAY We leave our home area, after a possible early departure, (time to be advised) and make our way east to Poole departure, (time to be advised) and make our way east to Poole for SATURDAY After an early departure, we make our way to Dover, alleyways, stone arch gateways and gift shops. for the ferry crossing to St Helier. Upon arrival, you will be the ferry crossing to Guernsey. On arrival, you will be met by a local with comfort stops en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We TUESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we travel across the River greeted by a hotel representative and taken to your hotel. The coach or taxi and taken to your hotel, with the remainder of the then continue to our overnight accommodation in Laon, arriving in Rhine to the enchanting city of Strasbourg, the Alsatian capital. representative will act as your point of contact for the duration day free to spend as you please before dinner. time for dinner. In the heart of the old town you will discover quaint narrow of your stay on the island, and he or she will be available each TUESDAY – THURSDAY Each day is free for you to spend as cobbled alleyways, filled with crooked half-timbered buildings, day to offer you advice on things like attractions and car hire. SUNDAY After breakfast, we continue our journey, on into you please exploring this small yet scenic island. Covering only 50 Germany, arriving at our hotel in Hornberg, in the heart of the which lead on to the impressive 13th century Cathedral of Dinner this evening is followed by entertainment. square miles, Guernsey claims to be Britain’s warmest spot! The Notre Dame, one of Europe’s most beautiful Gothic religious island’s capital, St Peter Port, is a bustling harbour town with pretty Black Forest, with time to settle in and admire the panoramic TUESDAY – THURSDAY Each day is free for you to spend scenery from the castle before dinner. buildings. Inside you can visit the mesmerising Astronomical exploring Jersey’s wonderful coastline and inland attractions. architecture. It also offers the best shopping on the island (which Clock. A picturesque network of canals flow through the city Perhaps you’d like to visit the Jersey War Tunnels; parts are incidentally is tax free). You may like to hire a car for the duration MONDAY Join us for a full day excursion, across the French and into the old quarter known as Petite France”. preserved as they were left after World War II. Other worth- of your stay, and the hotel will be able to help you with this. Al- border, to explore the beautiful, breathtaking scenery of the Alsace while attractions include the zoo and Mont Orgueil Castle. We ternatively, you may like to visit the neighbouring islands of Herm, villages. Our first stop is in the medieval village of Ribeauville, WEDNESDAY Today we enjoy a scenic tour of the traditional Sark and Alderney – all a short ferry ride away. But with so many also highly recommend a trip to Corbiere Lighthouse with its with its beautiful flower bedecked half-timber framed buildings, Black Forest towns, with our first stop in the walled town of bays and coves, it’s easy to find your own beach in Guernsey, with Villingen-Schwenningen with its medieval town centre, cobbled stunning views, which you can walk to when the tide is out. delights around every corner – like the 800-year-old de Sausmarez cobbled streets and quaint taverns. Continuing along the Alsace A regular bus service operates on the island and is useful for wine route, passing through acres of vineyards, we visit the historic streets and elegant houses. We continue to the capital of the Manor, with its magnificent gardens and Art Park. The island offers Black Forest, Freiburg. Its magnificent gothic cathedral sits visiting the many picturesque bays and harbours, or you may many inspiring walks along the 28.5 miles of cliff paths, and Castle village of Riquewihr, set within an ancient walled perimeter. Here like to hire a car for the duration of your stay… the hotel can Cornet – Guernsey’s ancient royal fortress – is well worth a visit, as pride of place in the heart of the town square, where the local offer help with this if required. There are also numerous venues is the former home of famous French poet Victor Hugo. In addition, market stallholders sell their local produce. After lunch we on the island in which to enjoy coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and there’s the German Occupation Museum, Oatlands Craft Centre make our way back to Hornberg with a short visit to Triberg, Jersey ice cream! As on Monday, dinner at the hotel is each and the Candle Factory, where you can make your own souvenir. the traditional home of Black Forest cuckoo clock makers. night followed by entertainment. You’ll never be short of things to do and see, and the island boasts THURSDAY Sadly it’s now time to say a fond farewell to FRIDAY Sadly it’s today time to leave Jersey. Your hotel rep- a number of restaurants and tempting tearooms. Dinner is served our hotel as we begin our journey home, again with regular each evening at the hotel. resentative will inform you of the necessary details, including comfort stops, to our overnight accommodation in Laon, when you’ll need to leave the hotel to be taken by coach to the FRIDAY Sadly it’s today time to leave Guernsey. Once again, a arriving in time for dinner. ferry port for the return crossing to Poole. On arrival, you will be local coach or taxi will take you to the ferry port for the return met by a Blakes coach and driver, who will return you to your crossing to Poole. On arrival, you will be met by a Blakes coach and FRIDAY We resume our homeward journey to Calais, for home area. driver, who will return you to your home area. the return ferry crossing to Dover. We continue to the West Country, arriving mid evening. PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast PRICE INCLUDES: n Return Ferry Crossings n Return Ferry Crossings n 6 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n All coach travel n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: n Ferry crossings No single supplement (Max 2) Car hire on the island n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: Subsequent singles (subject to availability £88.00 Single supplement £134.00 Single supplement £90.00 Travel insurance £33.00 Travel insurance £33.00 Travel insurance £37.00

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IRELAND...KILLARNEY & TOUR HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TOUR CORTON COASTAL RESORT, TOUR THE RING OF KERRY PRICE BORDER COUNTIES PRICE SUFFOLK WARNER BREAK PRICE Ireland’s beauty is legendary, from the lush, green The border counties make up a beautiful and rural On a Warner holiday, you will understand what it pastures to the deep, lakes and the rolling hills. The £545 region of the British Isles, between England and Wales. £375 means to be spoilt for choice; excellent accommodation, £325 Kingdom of Kerry is renowned for its natural Join us as we explore some of the highlights of the delicious food, great things to do and fantastic 7 DAYS 5 DAYS 5 DAYS magnificence of colourful contrasts, rugged coastline English and Welsh countryside including a County Show, entertainment each evening. a very special canal boat journey and a scenic steam and dramatic mountain views. YOUR HOTEL Corton Coastal Resort, Lowestoft train ride. YOUR HOTEL The Killarney Towers Hotel, Killarney A beautifully located 4* cliff top village with breathtaking views out A fabulous 4* hotel situated in the heart of Killarney. All rooms are en YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, Chester South, Chester to sea, located close to the town of Lowestoft. Each of the tastefully suite, with TV, wifi access, hairdryer and tea & coffee-making facilities. A modern 3* hotel based on the outskirts of Chester. Each of the furnished chalets is ensuite, with TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee There is a lift to all floors, and the excellent leisure facilities include comfortable bedrooms is en-suite and furnished with TV, hairdryer, facilities. The Clyffe restaurant offers an excellent choice menu either an indoor pool.. Excellent Irish cuisine is followed by traditional Irish Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making facilities. The restaurant serves a from the carvery or served to your table, and a coffee shop serves light entertainment each evening. delicious evening menu and hearty breakfast, and the TV lounge and meals and snacks throughout the day. Activities and leisure facilities bar offers an area to relax. Leisure facilities include an indoor heated include Snooker, fun bowls, putting green, dancing classes, indoor ITINERARY pool, whirlpool and fitness suite. heated pool, sauna and steam room… to name just a few, and live music & top-class entertainment is provided each evening. SUNDAY We leave the West Country and make our way, into Wales ITINERARY and on to Pembroke, with, for the afternoon crossing to Rosslair. After MONDAY We leave our home area and make our way to our hotel, ITINERARY docking in Ireland, we travel to our overnight hotel in Waterford or stately homes. situated close to the shores of Muckross Lake and stopping for coffee and lunch on route, arriving with plenty of time to settle MONDAY We leave our home area and make our way east, with stops for Wexford for dinner. in and relax before dinner this evening. set against the stunning beauty of Killarney National Park. The coffee and lunch en route, to our resort with time to settle in before dinner MONDAY We leave our hotel and make our way west, stopping elegantly furnished rooms portray the lifestyles of the landed TUESDAY We travel the short distance into Chester. This is a beautiful, and our first evening’s entertainment. historic city with magnificent black and white half-timbered buildings, the TUESDAY The morning is free for you to familiarise yourself with your somewhere interesting for coffee and lunch en route. We later make gentry, while downstairs in the basement you can experience the Rows (a medieval arcade), a stunning 1000 year old cathedral and excellent our way to our hotel in Killarney, where dinner and our first evening of working conditions of the servants employed in the House. shopping district. The city walls are the most complete ancient walls in new surroundings and enjoy some of the many facilities available in the traditional Irish entertainment awaits us. The Gardens are renowned world-wide for their beauty which Britain, and you can walk along the city boundary with views across Chester. hotel. Join us if you wish for an afternoon excursion to the nearby seaside There are many cafes, restaurants and pubs to enjoy a relaxing lunch. resort of Great Yarmouth with time to stroll long the prom, browse the TUESDAY We’re guaranteed some magnificent scenery today as we include an extensive water garden and an outstanding rock shops and have tea. garden hewn out of natural limestone. Queen Victoria, Prince WEDNESDAY After a hearty breakfast, we make our way south, to the embark upon an unforgettable, leisurely tour around the spectacular WEDNESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to the Norfolk Albert and four of the princes and princesses stayed at the Staffordshire County Show for a superb day out, and with something to Ring of Kerry which has deservedly earned its reputation as one of the interest everyone. There will be all the usual agricultural highlights including Broads, stopping first at Wroxham Barns, a collection of beautifully most beautiful regions in Ireland. The route of a 179km loop starts, mansion for 2 nights in 1861. main ring attractions, together with sheepdog trials, show jumping falconry restored 18th century barns where you can browse the craft and gift shops and ends, in Killarney, passing through lively villages with bustling THURSDAY After a traditional Irish breakfast, we travel around displays, woodwork demonstrations, craft marquees, antique fair and many and watch traditional craftsmen at work. From pottery to stained glass, pubs, charming bookshops and pretty cafés. The striking coastline is the breathtaking Dingle Peninsula. Unlike the Ring of Kerry, trade stands with unusual gifts, plus a wide variety of food and drink outlets. from quilts to traditionally pressed cider there is something for everyone. THURSDAY This morning we make our way south to the charming town of We then make the short journey into Wroxham a beautiful town consid- overlooked by an enchanting amalgamation of hills, cliffs, and lakes. where the cliffs tend to dominate the ocean, it’s the ocean that ered the capital of the Norfolk Broads, with time to browse the abundance We will stop for coffee, lunch and photographs en route… don’t dominates the smaller Dingle Peninsula. The opal-blue waters Shrewsbury. The River Severn loops around the town filled with higgledy- piggledy streets with quirky gift shops and welcoming cafes. With time of shops and enjoy lunch. This afternoon we take an afternoon cruise forget your camera! surround the green hills and golden sands which once was the to enjoy lunch, we continue across the border into Wales to Froncysyllte, on the beautiful Norfolk Broads, with full commentary as you enjoy the WEDNESDAY The whole day is free for you to spend as you setting for the film Ryan’s daughter. Once again we stop for coffee, where we board a canal boat for a leisurely 2 hour cruise across the mighty wonderful scenery. We return to our hotel in time for dinner and another evening of live entertainment. please… you may like to explore the classically Irish town of Killarney lunch and photographs en route. We pause at Slea Head, the most Pontcysyllte , which carries the across the River westerly mainland point in Europe, with splendid views. Dee. We board a canal boat for a gentle ride across the famous Aqueduct, THURSDAY Join us this morning as make the short journey south to via an hour-long cart ride, or take a boat trip on a nearby lake? Only an 18 arched stone and cast-iron structure, the highest in the world, for a a short bus or taxi ride away is Muckross House and Gardens, a Lowestoft which boasts beautiful sandy beaches and two piers. With FRIDAY Sadly, we today leave Killarney and make our way back breath-taking journey with panoramic views across the countryside. Our time to enjoy lunch, take a stroll and browse the shops we return to our 19th century magnificent Victorian mansion, one of Ireland’s leading across Ireland’s lovely countryside to Wexford with time to browse coach will meet us in Llangollen, and return us to our hotel, for our final evening. resort with the remainder of the day free to continue to enjoy some of the town, before arriving at our overnight hotel in time for dinner. the wonderful facilities and activities before a final evening dinner and FRIDAY We leave our hotel and begin our homeward journey. We board entertainment. SATURDAY We leave our hotel and travel back to Rosslair for a heritage steam train at Bridgnorth, for a scenic journey along 16 miles the return ferry crossing to Pembroke. We complete our homeward through the Severn Valley from Shropshire to Worcestershire. At Kidderminster FRIDAY Sadly it’s now time to leave our resort and journey back towards journey, with a comfort stop en route, arriving early evening. we re-join the coach and make a stop for lunch, before continuing our the West Country, stopping once again for coffee and lunch en route and homeward journey, arriving in the West Country early/mid-evening. arriving home early-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 6 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Ferry crossings n Ticket for Staffordshire County Show n Cruise on the Norfolk Broads n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: n Canal Boat Trip across the n All coach travel n Steam Train journey on Severn Valley Railway Entrance to Muckross House & Gardens SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel Cart ride / Boat trip in Killarney SUPPLEMENTS: No single supplement (Max 4) Single supplement £164.00 Single supplement £88.00 Premier Chalet Upgrade £30.00 per person Travel insurance £37.00 Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £21.00

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RHINE & SWISS DELIGHTS TOUR SATURDAY We wake this morning in Breisach, where the Black Forest meets SPRINGTIME IN DORSET TOUR NORFOLK...STEAM TRAINS & TOUR PRICE the Alsace, where we visit the picturesque village of Riquewehr for wine PRICE PRICE RIVER CRUISE tasting at the famous Dopff & Irion Vineyard. We return to our ship and set & THE NEW FOREST THE BROADS There is no better way to explore the Rhine than from sail back into Germany. The New Forest is a much-loved location in Southern Norfolk is one of England’s most picturesque counties. the river itself! Join us for this leisurely cruise, £1250 SUNDAY Breakfast is served as we continue sailing towards Mannheim, England, and Britain’s newest National Park, where £239 Perhaps best known for its windmills and the Broads £359 where we join our coach for a guided tour of Heidelberg with its historic wild ponies, grazing cattle and sheep wander across the it offers a revitalizing getaway from the hustle and experiencing the delights of three countries as we 8 DAYS 4 DAYS 5 DAYS gently glide through Switzerland, France and Germany. monuments, impressive castle and skyline dominated by church spires. We roads between the many picturesque villages. bustle of busy Britain. The Norfolk Broads is Britain’s return to the ship for lunch and cruise to Mainz where we enjoy a guided Bournemouth is a popular seaside resort with golden largest protected wetland and it enjoys status YOUR SHIP MS Arena walking tour where the River Rhine and Main meet. At the heart of the old sandy beaches and beautiful gardens, an ideal location equivalent to a National Park. The 4* MS Arena is an elegant and comfortable 3 deck ship. All en-suite town you will find pretty pedestrian precincts and half-timbered taverns, for a short weekend break. cabins are outward facing, with floor to ceiling panoramic windows together with the stunning cathedral. Also included is a visit to the Gutenberg YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, Norwich North and French balconies, equipped with TV, telephone hairdryer, safe, Museum where you will find the history of the printing press and the very YOUR HOTEL Suncliffe Hotel, Bournemouth A modern 4* hotel situated just on the outskirts of the city. All rooms and air-conditioning, with an option to upgrade your cabin (subject to first printed bible. The ship hosts a farewell dinner tonight as we sail towards A 3* hotel, recently refurbished to high standards of comfort with are en-suite with TV, telephone, hairdryer, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee availability). Reception and the Panorama restaurant serving a delicious Cologne. stunning sea views across the bay. Each en-suite room is fully equipped making facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant serves a menu are both located on the main deck and the Ambassador’s Lounge MONDAY This morning we disembark in Cologne after breakfast, travelling with TV, telephone, hairdryer, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making delicious choice evening menu and hearty breakfast. Leisure facilities & Bar on the upper deck, accessed by stairs. There is also a sun deck. to Calais, for the return ferry crossing to Dover, completing our journey to the facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The Atlantic Restaurant serves a include an indoor heated pool, jacuzzi, sauna & gym. West Country, arriving early/mid evening. delicious menu using locally sourced ingredients and a hearty breakfast. The lounge bar with ocean view terrace is a quiet area to relax, and ITINERARY leisure facilities include a wellness suite and spa and entertainment is ITINERARY MONDAY After an early departure we make our way east, with a comfort stop provided most evenings. MONDAY We leave the West Country and make our way to Norfolk, stopping on route, to Dover where we board a ferry to Calais. We continue our journey to for coffee and lunch en route and arriving at our hotel with time to settle in Cologne where we board the MS Arena, arriving in time for dinner and enjoying ITINERARY relax before dinner. our first evening’s cruising. TUESDAY This morning we make the short journey into the centre of Norwich. TUESDAY Today we have a leisurely day cruising along the Rhine, through FRIDAY We leave our home area and journey east, stopping in You may like to visit the splendid Norman cathedral, or the castle, built as a the Rhine Gorge and past the legendary Lorelei. We arrive in Rüdesheim this Dorchester for lunch and a chance to browse the shops. We then continue Royal Palace 900 years ago. Now a museum and art gallery, it houses some of afternoon, where we enjoy a land train ride into the historic town centre plus to our hotel in Bournemouth, with time settle in and maybe take a stroll the most outstanding collections of fine art and natural history. There are many a visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum and a cable car ride up to the along the promenade before dinner and an evening at leisure. Niederwald monument with views across the Rhine. We return to our ship for shops to browse, in addition to an array of cafés to enjoy lunch. This afternoon you have a choice… to stay and continue exploring Norwich or travel with us dinner, as we set sail for another overnight cruise. This morning as we travel along the southern edge of the SATURDAY to Great Yarmouth, a popular seaside resort on the east coast of Norfolk: here New Forest to the pretty Georgian market town of Lymington, an ancient WEDNESDAY This morning we arrive in the charming town of Speyer, easily you may like to wander along one of the two promenades, browse the shops seaport, once more important than Portsmouth where the High Street has explored on foot with its splendid Romanesque cathedral. We have included a visit and enjoy afternoon tea. We return to our hotel via the centre of Norwich. to the Technical Museum which houses vintage cars, locomotives and an original lots of unusual shops and restaurants, many in 18th century buildings. jumbo jet! Lunch is served on board, before we set sail for Strasbourg. We continue to the beautiful Exbury Gardens, an absolute delight to visit WEDNESDAY Join us this morning as we make our way to Wroxham Barns, THURSDAY After breakfast our ship arrives in the French port of Strasbourg, in the spring with splendid displays of trees and amazing collections of a collection of beautifully restored 18th century barns where you can browse where we enjoy a picturesque canal cruise (on a smaller vessel) before spending rhododendrons, camelias and azaleas within the 200 acres. The gardens in the craft and gift shops and enjoy watching traditional craftsmen at work. free time exploring the historic centre with quaint cobbled alleyways, crooked PRICE INCLUDES: were designed by Lionel de Rothschild, whose inspiration created one of We then make the short journey into Wroxham a beautiful town considered the half-timber buildings and an impressive 13th century cathedral. We set sail this n 7 nights’ Full Board in outside cabins finest woodland gardens in Britain. There is a tea-room and gift shop, and capital of the Norfolk Broads, with time to browse the abundance of shops and evening, navigating the mighty Rhine towards Switzerland. n (Packed lunch provided on excursion days) a steam train which runs through the gardens (extra charge). enjoy lunch. This afternoon we take a cruise on the beautiful Norfolk Broads, FRIDAY Today, from Basel, we join our coach and make the scenic journey n Welcome Reception with full commentary as you relax and enjoy the wonderful scenery. through the Jura Mountain to the Swiss resort of Lucerne. Located on Lake Lucerne n Early morning tea & coffee SUNDAYJoin us if you wish for a morning excursion to nearby Poole. THURSDAY After a leisurely breakfast we travel to Sheringham to board the The town boasts the second largest natural harbour in the world. Whilst and sandwiched between the mountains of Rigi & Pilatus, this pretty lakeside n Road train tour of Rüdesheim North Norfolk Railway for a 10.5 mile round trip by steam train through a resort is famous for its 14th century wooden chapel footbridge, Italianate tower here you may like to visit the excellent shopping centre, the old town or n Entrance to Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum delightful area designated as outstanding natural beauty We then make the and rock carved Lion monument. There are many shops, beautiful jewellers and the scenic harbour, After an early lunch, we return to Bournemouth with short journey to Thursford, well known for its annual Christmas Spectacular but cafes, together with boats offering trips across the lake. We return to our ship for n Cable car lift to Niederwald monument (Rüdesheim) the afternoon free to spend as you please. Maybe take a walk along the also well worth a visit during the summer. As well as admiring the world largest dinner, for another overnight cruise. n Entrance to the Technical Museum in Speyer promenade, along towards Alum Chine. The beautiful award-winning collection of steam engines and mechanical organs you can also enjoy listening n Strasbourg canal cruise gardens are also well worth strolling through, and there are many shops to to resident organist Robert Wolfe on the Wurlitzer as he plays a half-hour slot. n Excursion to Lucerne (by coach) browse and restaurants to enjoy a Dorset cream tea! There is also an interesting exhibition of old tractors, a traditional gondola ride n Excursion to Riquewehr including Alsace Wine Tasting (suitable for all ages), several gift shops and a delicious restaurant. n Guided tour of Heidelberg MONDAY Sadly we leave Bournemouth but continue our Dorset n Guided walking tour of Mainz & Entrance to Gutenberg Museum theme as we travel to Sherborne one of the most beautiful small towns in FRIDAY It’s time to say goodbye to Norfolk as we begin our homeward journey. Stopping for coffee and lunch en route, we reach our home area early- n Live entertainment most evenings England. With its superb Abbey, picturesque Almshouse and two Castles, it has much to offer. There is also a delightful shopping centre which has mid evening. n In-house activities on some nights (quiz/bingo etc) a large choice of handcrafted goods and lovely cafés to enjoy lunch. We n Captain’s farewell five-course dinner later complete our homeward journey arriving very early evening. n Ferry crossings PRICE INCLUDES: n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Single supplement £405.00 PRICE INCLUDES: n Train ticket on North Norfolk Railway Main deck superior cabin supplement £151.00 per person n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Cruise on the Norfolk Broads Upper deck superior cabin supplement £298.00 per person SUPPLEMENTS: n Entrance to Exbury Gardens n Entrance to the Thursford Collection (Superior cabins have hotel style beds rather than fold-down beds) No single supplement (Max 5) SUPPLEMENTS: n n All coach travel Travel insurance £39.00 All coach travel Subsequent singles £60.00 Single supplement £80.00 Deposit £250.00 per person Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £21.00

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ARNHEM – A BRIDGE TOO TOUR HIDDEN GARDENS OF SUSSEX TOUR LONDON THEATRE WEEKEND TOUR FAR & THE LIBERATION PRICE We are pleased to bring you a new tour based in the PRICE Join us for a weekend in London and take your pick PRICE heart of Sussex visiting some of the area’s most with a choice of 15 West End shows… Les Miserables, OF EUROPE £495 beautiful gardens. We have included National Trust £385 Phantom of the Opera, Mary Poppins, Hairspray, Waitress, £199 For those of you who have booked one of our previous Nymans – a garden lovers’ home for all seasons, the Pretty Woman The Musical, , Tina – Battlefield Tours, will know how our wonderful tour 5 DAYS mature historic gardens of West Dean and Royal Botanic 5 DAYS The Tina Turner Musical, 9 To 5, Lion King, Mamma Mia, 2 DAYS guide, Conrad, looks after us and provides comprehensive Gardens Kew Wakehurst, home of the millennium seed School of Rock, & Juliet, Only Fools & Horses the Musical, information to enhance our tours. We are delighted to bank and over 500 acres of the wold’s plants. & The Mousetrap. bring you a new tour to the to discover the YOUR HOTEL Chichester Park Hotel, Chichester Pretty Woman The Musical – One of Hollywood’s best stories behind the Battle of Arnhem and the Liberation We are delighted to return to this modern 3* hotel ideally located loved romantic stories comes to the stage, telling the story of a of Europe by the Allies in World War II. close to the centre of the city. All rooms are en suite, with TV, hairdryer working girl who makes it off the streets by meeting Mr Right. Coupled YOUR HOTEL Best Western Plus Hotel Haarhuis, Arnhem and tea & coffee-making facilities. The hotel’s leisure facilities include with a fantastic musical score written by Bryan Adams, this is bound to This historic and stylish 4* hotel is ideally located in the centre an indoor pool, sauna and spa bath and the restaurant offers an be a West End hit! of Arnhem. Each of the en-suite bedrooms are furnished with TV, excellent menu. Hairspray – The comical production of Hairspray is returning to the telephone, hairdryer & Wi-Fi access. A lift serves all floors. The West End, telling the story of a big girl with big hair and big dreams! restaurant serves a delicious freshly prepared menu and hearty ITINERARY Fantastic music and choreography make this hit show into a hug breakfast. Owing to the central location, there are many bars to enjoy MONDAY We leave our home area and journey east, with a comfort stop on success. You can’t stop the beat!! the lively evening atmosphere. route and make our way to the city of Winchester for lunch. Here you will find the stunning medieval cathedral near the vibrant shopping district with amaze of Mousetrap – Agatha Christie’s famous “whodunit” stage play is cobbled lanes and half-timbered buildings. Enjoy a relaxing lunch in one of the the world’s longest running show. One of the all-time great murder ITINERARY Experience gives a fascinating insight of the battle as you wander many cafes before we complete our journey to our hotel, with time to settle in mysteries … sure to keep you hooked until the very end. But “shhhhh”, THURSDAY We leave the West Country and make our way east, through cleverly constructed scenes. After a quick visit to the local and maybe make use of the leisure facilities before dinner. it’s a secret … please don’t give the answer away! with comfort stops on route, to Dover, for the ferry crossing to Calais. Arnhem Oosterbeek Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery, we TUESDAY This morning we make our way into the centre of Chichester where YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, London Heathrow, We continue our journey to our overnight hotel in Ypres, with time to make our way to Museum Huis Doorn, the residence of the last you will find a Norman cathedral, art gallery and the remains of a Roman bath A modern 4* hotel. All rooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, settle in and enjoy an evening meal of your choice, after which you German Emperor, Wilhelm II. After the German defeat in WWI, house. There are many independent shops to browse, or for the more adventurous hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. There is a lift to all may like to experience the moving “Last Post” ceremony under the the royal family fled to neutral Netherlands and he lived on this you may like to follow the circuit around the Roman city walls. With time to enjoy floors. The restaurant serves a delicious hot buffet evening dinner lunch, we continue to nearby West Dean Gardens brimming with features such and generous buffet breakfast. Leisure facilities includes a Menin Gate memorial which is held each evening at 8.00pm. estate from 1920 – 1941. A guided tour will take us through the as the working Victorian glasshouse, walled kitchen garden, the peaceful Spring imperial residence spread over 3 floors showcasing the history and Garden with hidden walkways and the fabulous arboretum. fitness suite. FRIDAY This morning, our knowledgeable guide Conrad joins our heritage of the Kaiser and his family. Explore the outdoor Pavilion coach as we make our way across Belgium and into the Netherlands WEDNESDAY After breakfast we make our way to National Trust’s Nymans with which houses an exhibition of the Netherland during WWI and its extensive garden set around the romantic house and partial ruins. In the spring ITINERARY to the city of Arnhem. Here we visit Arnhem Bridge and learn about enjoy lunch in the Orangery. the Battle of Arnhem, a major battle in WWII, part of the Operation the gardens are alive with blossoms and bulbs and the beautiful rose garden. The SATURDAY We leave the West Country and make our Market Garden. We explore the “Airborne At The Bridge” Museum to SUNDAY After breakfast we make our way south across the adjoining woodland is alive with birds and wildlife and the house showcases a fascinating array of furniture, textiles and antiques which the Messel family have way to London, stopping for coffee en route. You will learn about the violent battle across the Rhine in 1944 with time to Rhine and to the National Liberation Museum (renamed the acquired over the decades. With time to enjoy lunch we later travel to the south walk across the restored bridge that was the feature of the much- Freedom Museum) near Groesbeek. Learn about the history of two coast to the traditional seaside resort of Worthing with its long beach front and then have time for lunch before enjoying an afternoon loved war film “A Bridge Too Far”. We settle into our new hotel, with major battles during WWII (Operation Market Garden & Veritable) famous pier. The town centre has a host of shops to explore and cafes to enjoy performance of the show of your choice. Afterwards, we the evening to enjoy dinner and explore the city at leisure. and how the region was liberated by the Allied forces. The design afternoon tea. of the building represents a parachute and recalls the story of re-join the coach and travel to our hotel, arriving with SATURDAY After breakfast we travel the short distance to the THURSDAY Today we make our way across the South Downs National Park to thousands of paratroopers being dropped behind enemy lines in the Royal Botanic Garden atKew-Wakehurst (run by National Trust). Discover the time to settle in before dinner and an evening free to small town of Oosterbeek, where we visit the Hartenstein Airborne the Rhineland area. There is a café to enjoy a light lunch before wild botanic gardens and the beautiful intimate Mansion gardens showcasing spend as you please. Museum, the headquarters of the British Airborne Troops in we return to Arnhem for our final evening at leisure. plants from around the world. There are over 500 acres to explore from the September 1944. Learn about the Battle of Arnhem through stories Himalayan Glade, Loder Valley Nature Reserve, the Southern Hemisphere gardens and personal effects of British, Polish & German soldiers and also MONDAY This morning we make our way to Calais for our ferry and the Wakehurst Place Mansion with its gallery of botanical paintings. Visit SUNDAY We leave our hotel after a leisurely breakfast that of the local civilians who suffered during the battle. The Airborne crossing to Dover. We continue our journey back to the West the on-site Millennium Seed Bank to learn about the scientific work and projects and make our way into central London where you will regarding endangered species. There are cafes, restaurants and coffee shops Country, arriving early evening. offering delicious lunches and treats. We return to our hotel with an afternoon have plenty of time to shop or sightsee in the capital. visit to Arundel, with its castle and cathedral which dominates the skyline. We leave late afternoon, and make our way back to the PRICE INCLUDES: FRIDAY After a leisurely breakfast we begin our journey home, stopping for lunch n 1 Night Bed & Breakfast in Salisbury, with time to explore the majestic cathedral and vibrant shopping West Country, with a comfort stop on route, arriving n 3 Nights’ DInner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast centre. We later continue our homeward journey, arriving early evening. mid-evening. n 3 full days of fully guided tour of the Netherlands n Entrance to “Airborne at the Bridge” Museum PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n Entrance to “Airborne Museum Hartenstein” n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 1 Night Dinner, Bed & Buffet English Breakfast n Entrance & guided tour of Museum Huis Doorn n Entrance to West Dean Gardens n Top price theatre ticket n Entrance to the Freedom Museum (National Liberation Museum) n Entrance to Nymans (NT) n All coach travel n Ferry crossings SUPPLEMENTS: n Entrance to Royal Botanic Gardens n All coach travel of Kew, Wakehurst (NT) SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £110.00 Single supplement £100.00 Single supplement £30.00 n Travel insurance £33.00 All coach travel Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £14.00

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OBERAMMERGAU PASSION TOUR HIGHLIGHTS OF YORKSHIRE TOUR TENBY & PEMBROKESHIRE TOUR BLACK COUNTRY EXPLORER TOUR PLAY & THE AUSTRIAN TYROL PRICE The Yorkshire Dales is perhaps one of the most iconic PRICE A coastal resort in attractive Pembrokeshire, Tenby is PRICE The affectionate term “Black Country” is a name given PRICE landscapes of Britain, with its patchwork of green situated on a narrow promontory jutting out into The world-famous Passion Play in Oberammergau is to the region of the midlands where the coal seams £1575 valleys, rugged moorland scenery and farmland laced £ Camarthan Bay. Once a prosperous port, Georgian £ came to the earth surface and where 19th century folk £ held once every ten years, and is due to be performed with dry stone walls. Discover the natural beauty of this 365 houses overlook the picturesque harbour with 345 395 in 2020. worked the coal mines, iron foundries and forges. 10 DAYS region with small medieval cities, historic market towns, 5 DAYS its generous sandy beaches. 5 DAYS Discover this region full of heritage as we visit an 5 DAYS YOUR HOTEL Tyroll Hotel, Soell and the stunning gardens at Harlow Carr. YOUR HOTEL Clarence House Hotel, Tenby open-air museum, a stately home and the A traditional 4* hotel, just a 5 minute walk from the YOUR HOTEL The Cairn Hotel, Harrogate Owned by the same family for nearly seventy years, this local RAF museum. centre of the village with wonderful views of the mountains. All A delightful 3* Victorian hotel ideally located just a short walk from excellent hotel enjoys an enviable position on the esplanade. All rooms YOUR HOTEL Buckatree Hall Hotel, Telford rooms are en suite, there is a lift to all floors and the restaurant serves the town centre. All rooms are en-suite and comfortably furnished with are ensuite, with TV and tea & coffee facilities. Some rooms benefit traditional cuisine. Leisure facilities include a pool. A delightful 3* hotel nestled in the beautiful Shropshire countryside. TV, hairdryer, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making facilities. There is a from spectacular sea views. There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant Each comfortable en-suite bedroom is fully equipped with TV, lift to all floors. The restaurant serves a delicious home cooked evening serves highly recommended cuisine with a choice menu, evening telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. There is a lift to ITINERARY meal and a hearty Yorkshire breakfast. Leisure facilities include a fitness entertainment is provided most evenings, and there is a “Happy Hour” most floors. The restaurant serves a deliciously tempting menu and the SUNDAY We travel to Dover, for the ferry crossing to Calais and to our room. each night. lounge bar offers a quiet place to relax and retreat. overnight hotel in Aachen, ITINERARY MONDAY We continue our journey into Austria to our hotel for the next ITINERARY ITINERARY 5 nights. MONDAY We leave our home area and make our way north, with MONDAY We leave the West Country and, with a comfort stop en route, MONDAY We leave the West Country and, with a comfort stop en route, make our way to Tewkesbury for lunch. Whilst here you may like to explore the fine Abbey or comfort stops and lunch on route. We complete our journey into Yorkshire, make our way over the Prince of Wales Bridge to Abergavenny for lunch TUESDAY The day is free for you to relax and enjoy your new and to our hotel in Harrogate, with time to settle in before dinner. browse the independent shops with many antiques and collectables. We continue to surrounding. and time to browse the shops. We complete our journey to Tenby via the our hotel near Telford, arriving with time to settle in before dinner. TUESDAY This morning is free to explore Harrogate, a Victorian Spa scenic Brecon Beacons, reaching our hotel with ample time to settle in TUESDAY Join us today as we visit the Black Country Living Museum, set in 26 WEDNESDAY Today we take a train ride on the Zillertal steam railway town, which hosts a bustling high street, parklands, elegant architecture, from Jenbach to Mayrhofen with time to explore and have lunch. before dinner and an evening of entertainment. acres this open-air museum offers an insight into 300 years of industrial history. the cobbled Montpellier Quarter with galleries and antique shops, and Explore the many areas which bring to life how life and work in the Black Country THURSDAY Today we travel to Innsbruck. The Golden Roof in the old the famous Betty’s Café Tea Rooms with over 100 years of history. After TUESDAY The whole day is free for you to spend as you please exploring developed through time, with vintage vehicle rides, traditional shops, a 1920’s town is the most important symbol of this charming city You can visit the a relaxing lunch, we make our way to RHS Garden Harlow Carr, a 68 Tenby’s enchanting narrow streets. There are museums, shops, a good cinema, Edwardian school and industrial demonstrations from past trades. With a Imperial Palace or the and there are cafés and acre site which captures the beauty of Yorkshire, with landscaped garden art gallery and a castle to visit, in addition to the chocolate-box pretty variety of cafes including a fish ‘n’ chip shop, there are plenty of places to enjoy restaurants to enjoy lunch. designs including dry stone walls, water features, colourful herbaceous harbour. You may like to take boat trip to Caldy Island (weather permitting) lunch. This afternoon we make the short journey to the Dudley Canal & Tunnel Trust – just 3 miles from Tenby and formerly home to monks who inhabited the for a guided boat cruise through underground tunnels, limestone mines and caverns FRIDAY After a breakfast we journey to Jenbach to board the borders, wildflower meadows, alpine zones and woodland walks, together with fantastic light shows inside as we learn about folk from the past who carved Achenseebahn, Europe’s oldest steam operated cog railway, then on to the with the newly created “Hedgehog garden” with its own hedgehog monastery there for more than 1,500 years. If the stunning scenery alone and worked these canals and tunnel routes. ! Betty’s Café Tea Rooms has joined forces with Harlow Carr, isn’t enough, there’s a shop and an excellent tearoom on the island, as resort town of Pertisau for a relaxing boat cruise to the northern shores of WEDNESDAY After breakfast we make our way to RAF Cosford with time Lake Achen. where you can enjoy afternoon tea. well as the opportunity for guided walks. to explore the hangers which tell the story of the RAF through its people and collections. A place of story-telling, exhibitions include personal accounts from SATURDAY We leave our hotel and make our way to Seefeld with time WEDNESDAY Today we travel through the stunning scenery of the WEDNESDAY This morning we travel to Carmarthen, a neat little county Yorkshire Dales and make a visit to the delightful market town of Skipton, serving personnel and veterans together with technological innovations and archive to explore and have lunch We continue to Oberammergau, and our hotel town, encircled by the River Towy and full of pretty shops. Today is market documents. You may like to enter the 4D experience where you can discover the NB… Our hotel will not be allocated until the end of 2019 but will be of where a local market has been held since Medieval times. Whilst here you day too, and you will have plenty of time to sample the local cuisine and thrills of a Red Arrow flying formation or the flight of a WWII bomber (extra charge). a 4* standard. might like to browse the local market trader stalls, independent shops perhaps snag a bargain! After lunch we continue to Laugharne – a quiet We continue to Wightwick Manor & Gardens, designed in a timber frame style. or perhaps take a leisurely cruise along the Leeds-Liverpool canal that Inside you can explore the stunning collections of artwork and William Morris SUNDAY Late morning we travel to Oberammergau, for the celebrated town on the Taf Estuary, where Welsh poet Dylan Thomas lived and is bur- runs through the centre. After lunch, we continue our scenic drive to the ied. His boathouse and writing shed, where he penned Under Milk Wood, interiors. Enjoy the gardens and parkland, before enjoying a bit to eat in the Passion Play. Lunch will be provided before the performance which begins picturesque village of Grassington, with its many gift shops and cafes to Maunders Tea Rooms or browse the gift shop. at 2.30pm and a three hour interval, when a hot dinner will be served. The are well worth a visit, as are the imposing castle ruins. enjoy afternoon tea. THURSDAY Join us this morning as we travel to Kidderminster to join the Severn play finishes approximately 10.30pm. You may like to take a small cushion THURSDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way north, travelling Valley Railway for a steam train journey to Bridgnorth through lovely scenery. and coat to help keep warm and comfortable and a small torch as it may THURSDAY Join us today as we make the short journey to the unspoilt through the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, an area of outstanding Bridgnorth is actually two towns - the High Town (with good views down) and be quite dark towards the end of the play. city of Ripon. The cathedral has over 1300 years of history, with medieval natural beauty, to Cardigan, a lovely market town at the mouth of the river the Low Town (with good views up), connected by the steepest inland funicular MONDAY We leave our hotel and make our way to our overnight hotel, woodcarvings that inspired Lewis Caroll’s Alice in Wonderland story. The Teifi, once one of the busiest ports in Wales. With time to explore and enjoy railway in Britain. After lunch we return along the route of the River Severn with an traditional market square is host to a weekly Thursday market and is afternoon tea stop in the village of Ironbridge, where you can see the world’s first in Metz for dinner. a leisurely lunch, we return via the world-famous Cenarth Falls where the surrounded by quaint medieval streets and Georgian buildings, filled with ever engineered bridge and the birthplace of the industrial revolution. salmon leap, to Saundersfoot, a very pretty harbour village, with time to TUESDAY We return to Calais, for the return ferry crossing to Dover. & to fascinating shops and tearooms. After lunch, we continue to the pretty FRIDAY We leave our hotel after breakfast and make our way south to the historic the West Country, arriving mid/late-evening. town of Thirsk, with its quaint cobbled market place, and home to James browse the gift shops and enjoy tea. city of Worcester, with time if you wish to visit the Porcelain Museum (with the Herriott, Yorkshire vet and author of “All Creatures Great & Small”. FRIDAY Sadly we leave our hotel after breakfast and make our way to world’s largest collection of Worcester Porcelain) or the fine Cathedral, which overlooks the River Severn, where you will find the tomb of King John. We later PRICE INCLUDES: FRIDAY Sadly we leave our hotel after breakfast and begin our Cardiff, the vibrant Welsh capital. With plenty of time to browse the shops, complete our journey back to the West Country, arriving early-evening. n 9 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast homeward journey, with comfort and lunch stops on route. We complete visit the castle and a variety of museums and enjoy a leisurely lunch, we n Coffee and cake 1 afternoon in Austria our journey back to the West Country arriving early evening. later complete our homeward journey into England, arriving early-evening. PRICE INCLUDES: n Lunch in Oberammergau before the Passion Play begins n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Top priced ticket for the Passion Play (Category 1A) PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n Entrance to the Black Country Living Museum n 2 x train journeys and a boat trip in Austria n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Boat Cruise on the Dudley Canal n n Ferry crossings n Entrance to RHS Garden Harlow Carr n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: Entrance to RAF Cosford Museum n n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: No single supplement Entrance to Wightwick Manor & Gardens (NT) SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £275.00 Single supplement £64.00 Boat trip to Caldy Island n Severn Valley Railway Ticket Single supplement £80.00 Please ask re travel insurance Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £21.00 n All coach travel Travel insurance £21.00

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AUSTRIA...BEAUTY ON THE TOUR ENTERTAINMENT BREAK ON TOUR WELSH BORDERS & TOUR EDGE OF THE WORLD PRICE THE ENGLISH RIVIERA PRICE WATERWAYS PRICE When Michael Portillo travelled on the Schafberg The English Riviera is a 22-mile stretch of outstanding The Anglo-Welsh border runs for over 160 miles from the (Sheep) Mountain Railway in his “Great Continental £725 south Devon coastline, renowned for its award-winning £239 Dee Estuary in the north to the Severn Estuary in the £395 beaches, rocky coves, pretty villages and mild climate. south. Join us for a new tour as we explore the waterways Railway Journeys”, he said that of all the railways, Austria 8 DAYS 4 DAYS 5 DAYS was the most memorable. The Salzgammergut region is YOUR HOTEL Queens Hotel, Paignton and towns in this charming corner of Britain. full of natural beauty, affectionately known as Austria’s A modern, family-run 3* hotel just a few minutes’ walk YOUR HOTEL Hallmark Llyndir Hall Hotel, Wrexham Lake District. With its beautiful deep-blue lakes, snow- from the seafront. Each of the comfortable rooms is en-suite, with A delightful 19th century manor hotel set within 5 acres of landscaped capped mountains and delightful villages with flowered window boxes, TV, Wi-Fi and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The gardens. Each of the stylish en-suite bedrooms is furnished with TV, this really is picture-postcard Austria at its very best. restaurant offers traditional cuisine and a hearty cooked breakfast, and hairdryer, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making facilities. The restaurant YOUR HOTEL Hotel Lohninger-Schober, leisure facilities include an indoor pool and games room. Entertainment serves a delicious evening menu and generous breakfast. Leisure facilities St Georgem im Attergau is provided each evening. include an indoor pool, sauna and gym. A traditional 3* family run hotel. All rooms are en-suite with TV and hairdryer. The restaurant serves a delicious home cooked menu and ITINERARY ITINERARY there is a lounge bar with panoramic views. Leisure facilities include an SUNDAY We leave our home area and journey north, with stops for indoor and heated pools, sauna & gym. FRIDAY We leave our home area and make our way to Torquay, in the heart of Devon’s English Riviera, with its iconic palm trees, coffee and lunch on route, arriving at our hotel with time to settle in and busy harbour, international marina and wonderful array of shops enjoy dinner. ITINERARY here”, he said, “that you feel as though you have come to the top of and restaurants. With time to enjoy lunch, we later continue to MONDAY Today we make our way to the city of Chester where we enjoy the world”. a short sight seeing city cruise by boat along the River Dee. We follow SATURDAY After an early departure, we make our way to Dover, with our hotel, arriving with time to settle in before dinner and our first the course of the river under the , past Grosvenor Park, comfort stops en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We then continue WEDNESDAY Join us for a scenic tour of the Lake District. We make evening of entertainment. following the long sweep of the Meadows to the city limits and back. The to our overnight accommodation in Aachen, arriving in time for the a coffee stop by the crystal-clear shores of Lake Mondsee. Here, in the SATURDAY After an unhurried breakfast, this morning we make rest of the day is free to explore Chester at leisure, perhaps discovering the evening meal. village of Mondsee, we see the pretty basilica of St Michael, where almost complete Roman city walls, or the medieval timber framed buildings our way to the market town of Tavistock, with time to enjoy lunch in the historic centre with the famous “Rows” and the 1000 year old SUNDAY After breakfast, we continue our journey, with regular comfort Maria and Captain Von Trapp were married in “The Sound Of Music”. and explore. Birthplace of Britain’s great seafarer, St Francis Drake, cathedral. After lunch, we continue to the shores of Lake Wolfgang, where we the town lies on the southwest edge of Dartmoor National Park, stops en-route, travelling through Germany, and into Austria, on to our TUESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we travel to the Cheshire stately hotel in St Georgen, arriving in time to freshen up before dinner. visit the picturesque traffic-free village of St Gilgen, where the family and today is market day, with stalls offering a wide variety of home of Arley Hall and Gardens. One of the North-West’s most impressive of the famous composer Mozart were based. We return to our hotel products, from antiques to handcrafted gifts. We later continue to historic homes, explore the exquisite interior with elaborate ceilings and MONDAY After a leisurely breakfast we travel to the region’s capital, with time to relax before dinner. Buckfast Abbey, founded as a Benedictine monastery in 1018. The oak panelling, beautiful fireplaces, intricate stained glass and impressive and home to the Sound Of Music, . The old town is a maze of Abbey today is self-supporting, producing honey, vegetables and furniture collections throughout the rooms. Outside you can explore one of THURSDAY This morning we make our way along the shoreline of charming pedestrian alleyways, with many famous and historic landmarks tonic wine. With time to explore and enjoy afternoon tea, we later Europe’s finest gardens which have been lovingly created over 250 years. Discover over 8 acres of formal gardens with England’s first ever planted such as the and the beautiful Mirabell Gardens. Lake Attersee to the Imperial town of Bad Ischl, formerly the summer return to Paignton in time for dinner and more entertainment. residence of Kaiser Franz Josef and a popular spa resort. Enjoy a gentle herbaceous border, an arboretum and peaceful woodland walk. With TUESDAY This morning we make the short journey to St Wolfgang to SUNDAY Join us this morning as we travel to the picturesque time to explore the Hall and grounds and enjoy lunch in the café we return stroll through the streets, sample some of the local cakes or maybe to our hotel with time to relax and make use of the facilities or stroll board the train for our return journey on the Schafberg Mountain Railway. visit the impressive Kaiservilla, former home to the Danube monarchy, marina resort of Dartmouth. You may like to take a stroll along around the gardens. Michael Portillo described the locomotive as “strange looking” but the Franz Josef and his popular wife Empress “Sisi”. We later re-join the the embankment and enjoy the array of yachts and vessels on the water, or maybe take a boat trip up the estuary. The town WEDNESDAY This morning we make our way to the town of Llangollen, “astonishing beauty” was abundant during the 40 minute journey up 3 coach and continue to the UNESCO World Heritage village of Hallstatt, surrounded by hills and situated on the River Dee. Take a stroll along the ½ miles, climbing 3930ft, to the summit. At the summit there is a historic referred to as the “world’s most beautiful lakeside village” and just itself is choc a block with sailing stores, independent boutiques Victoria Promenade, watch the river tumble down beneath the bridge or and gift shops and art galleries, and there are many cafes, pubs hotel built on a sheer cliff edge some 5870ft above Lake Wolfgang. “It is one look is enough to see why! This unspoilt village has retained its browse the independent shops in the centre. After an early lunch we board or restaurants to enjoy a warming lunch. We later return to a boat at Llangollen Wharf for a 5 mile cruise along the Llangollen Canal unique charm with quaint streets and picture postcard buildings. Paignton with the afternoon free for you to spend as you please. and across the country’s highest navigable aqueduct above the River Dee FRIDAY Sadly we leave our hotel, and begin our return journey, You may like to take a ride on the Paignton - Dartmouth Steam supported by 18 stone piers with spectacular views across the Welsh & English countryside. We re-join the coach and make the scenic journey up travelling through stunning scenery, with comfort stops en-route, to Railway, before returning in time for our final evening meal and the Horseshoe Mountain Pass to the summit where you may like to browse our overnight hotel in Aachen, arriving in time for dinner. entertainment. the “Shop in the Clouds” or enjoy afternoon tea in the café admiring the SATURDAY We resume our homeward journey to Calais, for the MONDAY We leave our hotel after breakfast and make our way to views across the landscape. return ferry crossing to Dover. We continue to the West Country, with Teignmouth – a real hidden gem on Devon’s southern coast, with THURSDAY After breakfast we leave our hotel and begin our journey south. With comfort stops en route, we reach the West Country early comfort stops en route, arriving mid/late-evening. a Georgian crescent, long promenade and sandy beach. The town is both a historic port and a classic holiday resort, packed with evening. traditional seaside attractions including a Victorian pier. We later PRICE INCLUDES: continue to our home area, arriving early-evening. PRICE INCLUDES: n 7 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Return journey on the Schafberg Mountain Railway PRICE INCLUDES: n Boat Cruise on River Dee, Chester n Ferry crossings n Entrance to Arley Hall & Gardens n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n All coach travel n Boat Trip on Llangollen Canal & n SUPPLEMENTS: All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: Pontcysyllte Aqueduct SUPPLEMENTS: No single supplement (Max 5) Single supplement £88.00 Single supplement £75.00 n All coach travel Travel insurance £39.00 Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £21.00

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STEAM TRAINS & TOUR ROYAL ASCOT LADIES’ DAY TOUR SCOTTISH SPLENDOUR & THE TOUR SECRET GARDENS OF PRICE The Royal Ascot race on “Ladies’ Day” is perhaps one PRICE ROYAL HIGHLAND SHOW PRICE of the most famous and glamorous events in the British WORCESTERSHIRE Scotland offers some of Britain’s most scenic landscapes £345 sporting calendar! Steeped in tradition, the third day £185 £625 Worcestershire is a quiet county in central England, well of Royal Ascot is a truly spectacular day of Gold Cup and fascinating towns steeped in history. Join us as we experience some of the best that Scotland has to offer known for its beautiful hills, waterways and picturesque 5 DAYS racing and vibrant fashion for both ladies and 2 DAYS 9 DAYS scenery. Worcestershire is perhaps the most garden-loving gentlemen to enjoy a truly memorable day out with including a day at the prestigious Royal Highland Show, county in England and home to more public gardens than friends and family. a guided tour of a whisky distillery, a boat trip on Loch Lomond and a visit to Scone Palace where Scottish Kings anywhere else. Join us as we explore some of the least YOUR HOTEL known gardens and surrounding towns. Holiday Inn, London Heathrow, London were crowned and history was made. A modern 4* hotel. All rooms are en-suite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer YOUR HOTEL YOUR HOTEL Hallmark Hotel, Stourport Manor, Stourport on and tea & coffee making facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The Angus Hotel, Blairgowrie Severn restaurant serves a delicious hot buffet evening dinner, and generous A warm welcome awaits at this 3* hotel in the centre of Blairgowrie, A delightful 3* Victorian hotel, once the home of Prime Minster Stanley buffet breakfast. Leisure facilities include a fitness suite. a picturesque country town nestled at the foot of the Sidlaw hills. All Baldwin. Each of the en-suite bedrooms are furnished with TV, hairdryer, rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone and tea & coffee facilities. There Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making facilities. The restaurant serves is a lift to all floors. The restaurant offers traditional cuisine, and leisure a delicious evening menu and generous breakfast. Leisure facilities ITINERARY facilities include an indoor pool. Live Scottish entertainment is provided include an indoor pool, sauna & gym. WEDNESDAY We leave the West Country early some evenings. ITINERARY morning and make our way east, stopping for coffee on ITINERARY route. We visit the regal town of Royal Windsor, where River Ericht. Historically, it was a centre for growing flax, with twelve spinning MONDAY We leave the West Country and make our way to Tewkesbury for lunch THURSDAY We leave the West Country and make our way north, with comfort mills for its linen-making industry, but nowadays it’s known for its soft fruit and time to explore this tranquil riverside market town with its beautiful abbey. We you can explore the famous castle, or wander through and lunch stops on route, to our overnight accommodation in Carlisle, arriving in continue to our hotel, arriving with time to settle in and relax before dinner this industry. Explore at your leisure by taking a riverside walk before browsing the evening. the historic town with its unusual gift shops and cosy time for dinner. local shops and soaking up the atmosphere. TUESDAY Join us this morning as we make our way to the town of Bridgnorth, with cafes where you can enjoy lunch and afternoon tea. FRIDAY We continue our journey north to the market town of Melrose where TUESDAY Join us today for a tour of the Trossachs through some picturesque the High town & Low town separated by the River Severn, connected by the steepest we enjoy a scenic train ride on the Borders Railway. This 30 mile journey travels villages and stunning natural scenery. With a coffee stop on route, we inland funicular railway in Britain. Explore this once thriving port with castle, churches You may like to join a sightseeing tour bus to explore through former mining villages, open farmland and lush valleys of the Scottish continue through more outstanding scenery to Balloch, for an hour-long boat and fine mansions and enjoy lunch in one of its many cafes. This afternoon we take Windsor and nearby Eton with audio guided commentary Borders, arriving in the centre of Edinburgh. With time to explore the Scottish trip on Loch Lomond, complete with commentary (refreshments available a steam train ride on the Severn Valley Railway along the 16 mile heritage line criss- capital and enjoy a leisurely lunch, we re-join the coach and complete our journey on board). Loch Lomond Shores (Scotland’s most spectacular visitor centre) crossing the Shropshire/Worcestershire border towards Kidderminster. or perhaps take a leisurely boat cruise along the to our hotel in Blairgowrie, our base for the next six nights. is nearby and combines the scenery with a blend of leisure and shopping WEDNESDAY After breakfast we make our way into the county town of Worcester Thames, before we continue to our hotel with time SATURDAY Today we enjoy a full day at the Royal Highland Show near overlooking the majesty of Loch Lomond. There is also an aquarium and perhaps best known for its porcelain and beautiful cathedral. Wander through Friar several cafés in which to enjoy a leisurely lunch. We later return to our hotel Street and admire the half-timbered buildings or take a stroll along the banks of the to relax before dinner. Edinburgh; one of Scotland’s most iconic events which showcases the best Scottish River Severn. After lunch we visit Spetchley Park Gardens whose landscape boasts farming and country living has to offer. With over 5,000 entries from all over via the market town of Crieff, where Highlanders came for many centuries to some of the finest private collections of plants in the country, pretty herbaceous THURSDAY After breakfast we make our way to Ascot the UK and Ireland, the show guarantees magnificent displays of beef and dairy sell their cattle. borders and rose garden. Home to the Berkley family for over 400 years and Racecourse for a whole day to enjoy one of Britain’s cattle, sheep, goats, horses and poultry, as well as the usual countryside stalls and WEDNESDAY Today we travel to the nearby city of , the ancient capital surrounded by ancient woodland, a deer park and lakes there is so much to explore marquees with information on countryside matters. There are food tents offering and enjoy over the 30 acre estate. best loved race meetings. Our tour includes entrance of the Picts. Here we visit Scone Palace, one of Scotland’s most important local produce, clothing and crafts, and ringside events and displays. stately homes, which has doubled as a seat of parliament and the crowning THURSDAY Today we make our way west in the direction of Shropshire where to the Windsor Enclosure, a more relaxed and informal SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast, today we journey north through some Palace of Scottish Kings including Robert The Bruce and Macbeth. Explore we visit the thriving medieval town of Ludlow. Here you may like to explore its the exquisite palace interiors with outstanding collections of antiques and 11th century castle or browse the many independent shops selling everything from environment for all race goers, with extensive lawns, stunning scenery to Pitlochry, a delightful town under the towering Ben Vrackie clothing, antiques, gifts and books. There are several cafes, restaurants and pubs casual dining options, live music and a more relaxed (at 2,760 feet). It’s well-known for its salmon ladder, and boasts lovely Victorian paintings, together with the exterior stunning gardens and grounds. We later to enjoy a cosy lunch, before we make our way to Witley Court & Gardens this architecture, independent shops and tearooms. After lunch, we travel to the Blair travel the short distance into the heart of Perth with time to enjoy lunch and afternoon. Explore the extensive ruins of the Victorian country house, once staffed dress code and located at the very heart of the racing Athol Distillery, for a guided tour and tasting of the 12-year-old traditionally explore this pretty city steeped in royal history, located on Scotland’s longest by over 100 servants, accidentally destroyed by fire in 1937. The extensive gardens distilled single malt whisky. river, The Tay, one of the best spots for salmon fishing. include the centrepiece of the magnificent water fountain, which fires every hour, action. For those looking to upgrade, we can offer the seasonal topiary, lakeside pathway and the rustic boathouse and the tearooms serve Queen Anne Enclosure which offers views of the Parade MONDAY Following breakfast, the entire day is free to spend as you please in THURSDAY This morning we leave Blairgowrie and begin our homeward journey, with comfort and lunch stops on route, arriving at our overnight delicious afternoon teas. Ring, impressive choices of stylish bars and restaurants Blairgowrie. One of Perthshire’s largest towns, it is situated on the banks of the FRIDAY Sadly we leave our hotel after breakfast and make our way to the peaceful accommodation in Staffordshire, with time to relax before dinner. Worcestershire town of Great Malvern. Largely Victorian, the oldest roots of this and atmospheric raised terraces with a more formal FRIDAY After breakfast, we complete our journey home, and with comfort town date back many centuries. The 900 year old Priory contains some of the finest stops en route, we reach the West Country early-evening. medieval stained glass in the country and the centre of town is home to a peaceful dress code. Races commence early afternoon and we will garden with shops lining the hillside high street. After lunch we continue our be returning to the West Country following the last race journey back t the West Country, stopping for tea on route, arriving home early-evening. of the day, arriving back in our home area mid evening. PRICE INCLUDES: n 8 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast n Journey on the Borders Railway PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n Royal Highland Show Ticket n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 1 Night Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Entrance and guided tour of Blair Athol Distillery n Ticket for the Severn Valley Railway n Entrance to the Windsor Enclosure on Ladies’ Day n Loch Lomond Boat Trip n Entrance to Spetchley Park Gardens n All coach travel n Entrance to Scone Palace & Gardens n Entrance to Witley Court & SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £30.00 n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: Gardens (English Heritage) SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £72.00 Upgrade to Queen Anne Enclosure £54.00 Single supplement £65.00 (Max 5) n All coach travel Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £14.00 Travel insurance £27.00

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TREASURES OF THE TOUR MIDSOMER, MANOR TOUR THE FOREST OF DEAN & THE TOUR GERMAN RHINE VALLEY PRICE & MARLOW PRICE WYE VALLEY BY COACH, PRICE By popular demand, we are delighted to return for a £435 The Chiltern Hills is a beautiful landscape, £245 BOAT & TRAIN £375 third year to this beautiful region of Germany. The Rhine quintessentially English with tucked away villages and We are delighted to repeat this popular tour, discovering Valley is one of Germany’s most popular regions and picturesque market towns and stately homes. It is also 7 DAYS 4 DAYS one of England’s last ancient forests and first designated 5 DAYS around every corner are steep vineyards, castles perched loved for its appearances in the TV Series National Forest Park in 1938. The natural beauty of this high on hilltops and pretty villages, all dotted along the Midsomer Murders! region has attracted writers, poets and artists through the banks of the mighty river, meandering pathways through enchanting YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, High Wycombe ages, drawing inspiration from the natural elements of the scenery. Our hotel hosts give us a warm welcome with entertainment, A 3* hotel with modern décor. Each en-suite bedroom is comfortably land. Join us as we cruise down the River Wye, enjoy a a free hour’s bar each evening and wine tasting, offering a great furnished with TV, Wi-Fi access, hairdryer and tea & coffee making gentle steam train ride and visit sites of national heritage. value tour. facilities. There is no lift at the hotel, but some ground floor rooms are YOUR HOTEL Bells Hotel, Coleford YOUR HOTEL Rheinhotel Wagner, Kamp-Bornhofen available. The restaurant serves a freshly prepared evening menu and A delightful 3* hotel located in the heart of the Forest Of Dean, with A friendly family-run traditional hotel located in the town centre just a hearty breakfast. views across the golf course. All rooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, short walk from the river. Each en-suite bedroom is equipped with TV hairdryer and tea & coffee facilities. The restaurant serves a freshly and hairdryer. The restaurant offers a delicious evening menu and hearty ITINERARY prepared menu with traditional dishes and entertainment is provided breakfast, and the garden terrace offers a perfect place to relax Leisure on some evenings. facilities include a sauna and hot tub. FRIDAY We leave the West Country and, with a comfort stop en route, make our way to the market town of Marlborough. Explore this quaint town with narrow alleys, arcades and coaching inns, half-timbered ITINERARY ITINERARY With time to enjoy lunch in one of the town’s many cafes, we return to cottages and a beautiful parish church. With time to enjoy a leisurely MONDAY We leave our home area and make our way across the River Severn, SATURDAY After an early departure we leave the West Country and our hotel with time to relax before dinner. lunch, we complete our journey reaching our hotel with ample time to stopping for a comfort stop on route, to the Welsh medieval town of Chepstow journey east to Dover for the ferry crossing to Calais. We continue our TUESDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we take a scenic journey settle in before dinner. for lunch. We later complete our journey to our hotel, arriving with time to settle in and relax before dinner. journey with comfort stops on route, to our overnight accommodation near by coach, along the Rhine, to the charming winemaking town of SATURDAY Join us today as we travel around the Chilterns and explore Aachen, arriving with time to settle in before our evening meal. Rüdesheim. Why not take a stroll down the famous Drosselgasse, a some of the towns associated with filming locations of Midsomer Murders. TUESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we travel to the Big Pit National Coal cobbled pedestrianised lane through the heart of the town, lined with We begin with a stop for coffee in the elegant town of Amersham with Museum. Discover the history of coal mining, and the role of Welsh miners SUNDAY After breakfast we continue our journey through Germany, with in this heritage industry, and for our brave passengers - go underground on a gift shops, taverns and cafes, where you may like to sample the local its broad high street filled with half-timbered houses and a handsome comfort and a lunch stop on route, arriving at our hotel, with time to settle Market House, making it one of the most photographed of all Chiltern fascinating guided tour to experience what life was like for thousands of men in and explore this delightful riverside town. Riesling wine! Or maybe take the cable car up to the heights of the who worked at the coal face. We later continue to the Welsh border market Niederwald Monument, with panoramic views across the Rhine Valley. valley towns. Six episodes of Midsomer Murders have been filmed here. We town of Monmouth, and birthplace of Henry V and situated on the confluence MONDAY Join us this morning as we enjoy a scenic boat cruise from continue to Marlow, with its pretty streets, many used in the film sets of of 3 rivers. With time to browse the shops, explore the town and enjoy lunch. WEDNESDAY Today we make a short journey, to the historic Roman the TV series. Its 19th century bridge spans the River Thames and St Peter Kamp-Bornhofen to the delightful village of St Goar, famous for its WEDNESDAY This morning we are joined by a knowledgeable guide for enchanting houses, giant cuckoo clock and Steiff teddy bear shops! Whilst city of Koblenz, located where the Rhine meets the Moselle river, at a Street is the oldest lane running down to the waters edge. After lunch we point known as Deutches Eck (German Corner). With its castles, palaces continue to Henley-On-Thames (known as Causton in the latest Midsomer a tour of the Forest Of Dean, to learn about the natural environment, flora here you may like to take the miniature railway from the market square to and fauna, and discover the forest’s hidden secrets. We continue to Norchard and fortresses there is so much culture to explore in the city. The heart Murders) with its historic centre a short throw from the river. The visitor Heritage railway station for lunch and visit to the railway museum, before the Rheinfels Fortress, one of Germany’s largest ruined castles. The quaint centre can provide Midsomer Murder walking trail. village is full of gift shops where you can pick up a beautifully decorated of Koblenz is a maze of narrow lanes and romantic squares, teaming boarding a steam train for a picturesque return journey along the route of the German beer stein. We later join the coach and make the journey along with cafes, churches and shops. With time to discover the compact city SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast we visit perhaps one of River Lyd. We later re-join the coach and return to our hotel. the riverbank to the charming vineyard town of Boppard, with a beautiful on foot and soak up the local atmosphere whilst enjoying lunch in one Buckinghamshire’s grandest stately homes, Waddesdon Manor & THURSDAY This morning we travel to Tintern Abbey Mill. After coffee we are riverside promenade and the oldest Roman fort walls north of the Alps. of the many cafes, we later return to our hotel for our final evening Gardens. Built in 1870 for Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild to display joined by a knowledgeable guide for a 2 hour coach tour of the Wye Valley and with our hosts. his private collections and entertain lavish banquets, the architecture is Tintern area, before returning to the Mill for a buffet lunch and time to browse wholly inspired by chateaux of the Loire Valley. Wander through exquisite the independent gift and craft shops in the Old Mill, overlooking the River Wye. THURSDAY We sadly leave our hosts on the Rhine and begin our State Rooms and enjoy the estate and gardens with carpets of flowers, This afternoon we travel to Symonds Yat to board a boat for a leisurely cruise journey home, stopping for lunch on route to our overnight hotel in woodland area, water garden, aviary and quiet spaces to sit and enjoy the along the River Wye Ostend, arriving with time to settle in before dinner and an evening at peace and tranquillity. There are a variety of restaurants and cafes to enjoy FRIDAY Sadly, we leave our hotel and travel to the charming town of Ross- leisure exploring the seafront. lunch and afternoon tea, and a fully stocked gift shop to find that perfect On-Wye, gateway to the Wye Valley. With time here to explore the town with FRIDAY After breakfast, we make our way back to Calais for the souvenir. its 17th century Market Hall and Tudor timbered houses, browse the shops and have lunch before we complete our journey home, arriving early evening. return ferry crossing to Dover. We then complete our homeward MONDAY We sadly leave our hotel this morning and begin our journey journey, reaching the West Country early evening. home. We travel to the heart of the Cotswolds and to Bourton-On-The- Water for lunch, with time to explore the riverside village with gift shops PRICE INCLUDES: and tea rooms, before continuing our homeward journey with a stop for n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast PRICE INCLUDES: tea, arriving back in the West Country late afternoon/early evening. n Light entertainment on some evenings n 6 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Entrance to the Big Pit (free entry) - National n Boat cruise to St Goar PRICE INCLUDES: Coal Museum & Underground Tour n Wine tasting on 1 evening n Guided coach tour of the Forest of Dean n n Musical entertainment on 2 evenings 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Steam Train ride on the Forest of Dean Heritage Railway n n Outdoor BBQ (or indoor buffet, weather permitting) 1 evening Entrance to Waddesdon Manor & Gardens (NT) n Boat Cruise on River Wye n n Ferry crossings All coach travel n Guided coach tour from Tintern Abbey Mill n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: n 2 course buffet lunch at Abbey Mill SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £60.00 Single supplement £40.00 Single supplement £67.00 n All coach travel Travel insurance £37.00 Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £21.00

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NATIONAL TRUST TOUR BLENHEIM PALACE TOUR IRELAND’S BEAUTIFUL TOUR PRICE PRICE PRICE TREASURES...KENT NT FLOWER SHOW & NORTHERN COAST MEMBERS The National Trust is a conservation organisation which ABBEY HOUSE GARDENS Ireland’s beautiful northern coast is full of spectacular works to preserve and protect the coastline, countryside £125 £565 Blenheim Palace provides the perfect backdrop for this landscapes and wonderful scenery. The coastal route is and buildings of Great Britain. One way it does this is £375 full of rugged cliffs and natural beauty, which we will through encouraging millions of people to enjoy their annual flower show, which is set inside the beautiful 2 DAYS 7 DAYS gardens. It features over 150 floral and garden exhibitors, experience on a scenic train ride to the northern coastline. national heritage. The trust owns many heritage NON NT YOUR HOTEL properties, including historic houses and gardens and MEMBERS a grand floral marquee, garden landscapes and Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana we are delighted to be able to offer a tour to five of numerous gift and garden shopping villages. A delightful 3* hotel located on the Inishowen Peninsula, overlooking its loveliest properties. YOUR HOTEL Jurys Inn, Swindon the bay. All en-suite rooms are well equipped with TV, telephone, Wi-Fi £445 access and tea & coffee making facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The YOUR HOTEL Mercure Great Danes Hotel, A comfortable 4* hotel, with a contemporary feel. All rooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, hairdryer, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee restaurant offers a mouth-watering menu and hearty Irish breakfast, Maidstone 5 DAYS and the lough View Bar offers an area to relax in the evenings. A modern 4* hotel located just on the outskirts of making facilities. The restaurant serves a delicious evening menu and Maidstone. Each of the comfortable en-suite rooms is hearty breakfast. furnished with TV, hairdryer, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making ITINERARY facilities. The restaurant serves a delicious evening menu and hearty ITINERARY SATURDAY We leave our home area and travel north, with comfort and breakfast. Leisure facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, lunch stops on route, to our overnight hotel in Carlisle, arriving in time to sauna & gym. SATURDAY We leave the West Country and, with a comfort settle in before dinner. stop, make our way to Blenheim Palace with the remainder time to enjoy lunch at a restaurant of your choice, and soak up the ITINERARY SUNDAY After breakfast we make our way to the port of Cairnryan, with of the day free for you to enjoy the Flower Show with its a stop for an early lunch, for our afternoon ferry crossing to Larne. We atmosphere in this historic city, we return to our hotel with time to MONDAY We make our way east, with a comfort stop en route, to Chartwell, relax before dinner. the much-loved family home of Sir Winston Churchill. The rooms remain much beautiful show gardens, floral art displays, the grand floral continue our journey to our hotel in Buncrana, our base for the next four as they were when he lived here, with pictures, books, personal mementoes and nights, arriving with time to relax before dinner. WEDNESDAY Join us today for a scenic tour of Glenveagh National wide-ranging interests of the great statesman, writer, painter and family man. We marquee, gardening talks, plants & gift marquees and complete our journey to our hotel, arriving with time to settle in before dinner. numerous refreshment stalls. Your admission ticket also MONDAY Today we make our way to Derry where we board a train for Park via the cathedral town of Letterkenny. The Glenveagh Visitor TUESDAY Join us this morning as we visit Sissinghurst Castle Garden, one of the Coleraine, affectionately known as the “Causeway Coaster”. Described Centre is located on the northern shore of Lough Veagh and has most individual and beautiful gardens in Europe. It is divided into a series of rooms allows access to Blenheim’s parkland and gardens, which by Michael Palin as “one of the most beautiful rail journeys in the world” extensive displays of the park’s natural history. The National Park filled with informal arrangements of plants around a theme; the White Garden, the cover over 2000 acres, designed by Capability Brown. We is a remote and hauntingly beautiful natural landscape with oak Purple Border, the Rose Garden, the Herb Garden, the Lime Walk, and the Cottage we begin our journey in the riverside historic city of Derry, through lush Garden. Whilst here, you can marvel at the colourful floral displays and take a later re-join the coach and travel the short journey to our countryside, and on to golden sandy shores of Benone Strand. Here the woodlands, tumbling waterfalls and crystal lakes. A shuttle bus takes lakeside woodland walk, as well as taking lunch & tea in the restaurant. We later railway track runs alongside the Atlantic Ocean, with views of one of us to the 19th century castle and former hunting lodge and exotic visit the medieval cathedral city of Canterbury, with time to visit the cathedral, the hotel, arriving in time to freshen up before dinner and an Ireland’s most unspoilt beaches, before finally coming to settle alongside gardens. There are tearooms at the castle and a restaurant in the famous Canterbury Tales visitor attraction and enjoy a late lunch or afternoon tea. evening at leisure. visitor centre to enjoy lunch. WEDNESDAY After breakfast, we travel to the spa town of Royal Tunbridge the River Bann in Coleraine. We re-join the coach for the short journey Wells, famous for “The Pantiles”. With time to browse the shops and enjoy coffee, SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to the world-famous Giants’ Causeway, a natural landscape created by a THURSDAY We leave our hotel and journey south to the Ulster we make the short journey to the 14th century moated Scotney Castle, a country volcanic eruption. After a short video presentation in the visitor centre you American Folk Park, which tells the fascinating story of Irish emigration house with a romantic garden, idyllically situated on a wooded estate. The house to Malmesbury to the historic Abbey House Gardens. is crammed with paintings, textiles, furniture and books and the tea-room serves can walk (or take a shuttle bus) to the magnificent site with its 40,000 to America over three centuries. During the experience you will see delicious lunches and teas. There is also a gift and plant shop. This truly spectacular 5 acre garden has featured in many hexagonal columns on the stunning coastline. the thatched cottages of Ulster and by-gone Irish culture, board a THURSDAY Join us this morning as we visit Rochester, dominated by its fine TV programmes, and is located beside the 12th century TUESDAY This morning we are joined by a guide for a tour to the most full-scale emigration ship, and explore the log cabins of the American Norman Castle and cathedral. With time to browse this historic town, famous for Malmesbury Abbey. The carefully laid gardens boast over northerly point on the Irish coastline, at Malin Head, home to Europe’s Frontier. We continue to our overnight hotel in Wexford, arriving with its connections to the Victorian novelist Charles Dickens, we continue to the 14th time to settle in before dinner. Century moated manor house of Ightham Mote, described by David Starkey as ‘one 10,000 different plant species and has been credited as largest sand dunes and spectacular views across the Atlantic Ocean. of the most beautiful and interesting of English country houses.’ Built almost 700 We continue our guided journey to Derry-Londonderry for a walking years ago highlights include the pretty courtyard, Great Hall, crypt, Tudor painted being one of the most delightful of English Gardens in the FRIDAY After an early start we make our way to Rosslare for a ceiling and the private apartments of Charles Henry Robinson, who gave Ightham tour of this intact walled city, including the walls and Peace Bridge. With morning ferry crossing to Pembroke. We continue our journey home, Mote to the National Trust in 1985. The house is surrounded by peaceful gardens world! The areas include knot gardens, herb gardens, river with comfort stops and lunch on route, arriving in the West Country with an orchard, water features, lakes and woodland walks and the Mote restaurant serves delicious lunches and teas walks, waterfalls, fish ponds and over 2000 different roses early-mid evening. FRIDAY We leave our hotel and travel to Polesden Lacey, an 18th Century country (the largest collection in the UK). The “Coy Carp Café” retreat where the late King George VI and Queen Mother spent their honeymoon. Surrounded by breathtaking views of the Surrey Hills, its rich collections of art and provides a peaceful area to enjoy lunch and watch & feed PRICE INCLUDES: stories provide a fascinating insight into the Edwardian era. The landscaped gardens the superb extensive collection of Koi carp. We later continue n 6 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast offer delightful walks, and the tearooms offer tempting treats. We then resume our n homeward journey, reaching the West Country early/mid evening. our journey back to the West Country, arriving early evening. Train ride from Derry to Coleraine n Admission to Giants Causeway Visitor Experience PRICE INCLUDES: n Guided coach tour to Malin Head n Guided walking tour of Derry n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast PRICE INCLUDES: n Entrance to Glenveagh National Park Visitor n 1 Night Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Entrance to Chartwell (NT) Centre & Castle and Gardens n Admission to Blenheim Palace Flower Show n Entrance to Sissinghurst Castle Garden (NT) n Admission to Ulster American Folk Park (also includes entry to park and gardens) n Entrance to Scotney Castle (NT) n Ferry crossings n Entrance to Abbey House Gardens SUPPLEMENTS: n Entrance to Ightham Mote (NT) SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel Single supplement £138.00 n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: n Entrance to Polesden Lacey (NT) Single supplement £80.00 Single supplement £25.00 Shuttle bus at Giant’s Causeway n All coach travel Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £14.00 Travel insurance £37.00

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HEADS AND TAILS... TOUR NORTON GRANGE COASTAL TOUR ANDORRA...A PYRENEES TOUR IN SOUTH WALES PRICE VILLAGE, ISLE OF WIGHT PRICE MOUNTAIN PARADISE PRICE (CANALS, COINS & CARDIFF) On a Warner holiday, you will understand what it means Tucked away in the eastern Pyrenees is the tiny Catalan £345 to be spoilt for choice; excellent accommodation, £365 principality of Andorra, a paradise of ragged mountain £645 Join us as we go “heads & tails” in South Wales with delicious food, great things to do and fantastic peaks, narrow valleys and breathtaking natural scenery. 5 DAYS 5 DAYS 8 DAYS a visit to the hugely popular Royal Mint Experience. You entertainment each evening. With its ruggedly beautiful In addition to the stunning landscape, Andorra contains will get unprecedented access behind the scenes, discover sea views, hospitable staff and excellent entertainment, many historic towns and pretty villages, as well as one the process of coin making, and learn about surprising Norton Grange is the perfect adults-only Warner’s Leisure Resort. of Europe’s oldest parliaments. stories from our history and a fascinating tour of the world’s leading coin manufacturing installation. We also enjoy a day in the Brecon YOUR HOTEL Norton Grange, Isle of Wight YOUR HOTEL Nordic Hotel, El Tartar Beacons National Park with a canal cruise and steam train journey One of the real gems of your stay at Norton Grange is surely the A modern 4* hotel located in the picturesque town of El Tarter. Each en- through stunning Welsh scenery. fabulous views of the western Solent, a busy and colourful waterway suite room is well equipped with TV, hairdryer and air-conditioning. The YOUR HOTEL which stretches from Cowes to the Needles. Each of the traditionally spacious restaurant serves a delicious home-cooked menu and the bar The Cardiff North Hotel, Cardiff styled en-suite chalets is comfortably equipped with a TV and tea offers a peaceful area to relax. Leisure facilities include an indoor and A 3* modern hotel located on the outskirts of the city. All rooms are & coffee facilities. The restaurant and coffee shop offer a delicious outdoor swimming pool, spa and sauna. en-suite with TV, free Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making facilities. variety and leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, bubble There is a lift to all floors and ground floor rooms are also available. The pool, sauna, solarium, fitness studio, 9-hole pitch-and-put, all-weather restaurant serves a delicious evening menu and hearty Welsh breakfast. bowls green, archery and shooting range… and much more! Excellent ITINERARY tour on route. We board the historic rack railway and take in the The leisure facilities include a fitness suite. entertainment is provided each evening by the resident band. MONDAY After an early departure, we make our way, with a comfort stunning views in the Vall de Nuria, and out across the Pyrenees, as we wind our way up the mountain to a height of 2,000 metres! At the ITINERARY stop on route to Dover, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We continue ITINERARY our journey, making a stop for dinner on route, to our overnight summit, there are many walking trails to explore the area, or visit the MONDAY We leave the West Country and, with a stop for coffee, make our way Basilica Sanctuary, exhibition and enjoy lunch in the café. over the Severn Bridge and up to the market town of Monmouth, with time to MONDAY We leave our home area, and with a comfort stop en route, make accommodation south of Paris. browse the shops and enjoy a relaxing lunch. We later make our way to our hotel, our way to Southampton for the 1 hour ferry crossing to East Cowes. Once on TUESDAY This morning we continue our journey down through central FRIDAY This morning we are joined by an experienced guide for a arriving with time to freshen up before dinner. the island, we make the short journey to Norton Grange, to give you plenty of France, with comfort stops on route. We cross the Andorra border and coach tour of Andorra’s four scenic valleys. Travelling through some TUESDAY This morning we travel to the quiet seaside resort of Porthcawl, with time to settle in and familiarise yourself with your new surroundings before make our way up through the mountain roads to our hotel, and base for outstanding natural mountain scenery, we visit Ordino, La Massana, its Victorian seafront houses and promenade. The town’s seven beaches have won dinner and the first night of entertainment. the next five nights, in the charming town of El Tarter, with time to settle Pal and Escalades, before stopping for lunch in Andorra’s capital, Blue Flag awards and offer long sandy beaches to stroll along whilst enjoying an Andorra La Vella, with its wealth of shops and designer boutiques. ice cream! We later continue on to the Royal Mint Experience, for a guided tour of TUESDAY The morning is free for you to continue to enjoy the facilities of in before dinner this evening. the manufacturing areas to learn how blank pieces of metal become coins. You will our resort. Join us, if you wish, for an afternoon excursion to Cowes, a famous Whist here you can explore the Barri Antic (old town) – the original see the Striking Hall where thousands of coins are produced 24 hours each day, yachting centre. Here you will be able to browse the shops, or sit and watch WEDNESDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we travel over the French heart of the town, when it was little more than a village. and you will have the opportunity to strike your own coin as a memento of the day. the lively harbour, where there are always boats of all sizes coming in and border to visit the lovely town of Foix, with its magnificent castle, founded The interactive exhibition has 6 different zones where you will discover the history by Charlemagne and key in French history and their crusades. The heart of SATURDAY Join us this morning, if you wish, for an excursion over going out. We return to our resort for dinner and another evening of excellent the Spanish border to Le Seu d’Urgell, a lively town once governed of coins, the manufacturing process and fascinating collections. The café serves entertainment the old town has retained its medieval character with narrow streets and afternoon teas, and the gift shop is full of souvenirs and gifts. by Andorra. Historically one of the most important cities in medieval WEDNESDAY Join us today as we take a wonderful circular tour of the island, half-timber framed houses. After a relaxing lunch, we make our way back WEDNESDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we make our way into the Welsh capital Catalonia, here you will find the cathedral Santa Maria and the stopping in Ryde, the second largest town on the island, for coffee and Shank- into Andorra making a visit to Meritxell, to discover the Sanctuary, home of Cardiff for the whole day for you to spend as you please. There is a wonderful to the patron saint of Andorra “Our Lady of Meritxell”, and where seven historic market which has been held here since 1029. After lunch we shopping district with all the usual high street brands, together with more unusual lin Old Village for lunch, with its picturesque thatched buildings, gift shops and wooden figures represent the seven parishes of Andorra. make our way back to El tarter with this afternoon free to explore the boutiques and independent gift shops. Cardiff castle is well worth a visit with its cafés. Just past the entrance to the Crab Inn is the beginning of Shanklin Chine, pretty town and maybe make use of the hotel’s leisure facilities. network of secret underground tunnels and fascinating museum. Cardiff’s waterfront a deep gorge carved out by a stream. Dinner this evening will once again be THURSDAY Today we are joined by a local guide, as we make our way is a cosmopolitan area with vibrant cafes at Mermaids Quay, and boat docking followed by top entertainment SUNDAY Sadly, after a hearty breakfast we today bid a fond stations from which you can enjoy a relaxing cruise around the bay. over the border, into Spain, and across the Catalan countryside to the THURSDAY This morning we travel to the very picturesque village of Godshill village of Ribes de Freser. Our guide will provide us with an informative farewell to the Pyrenees, making our way back into France, with THURSDAY Join us today as we travel north, passing through the heart of the – the most-photographed village in Britain! Spend the morning admiring the stops on route, before we arrive at our overnight accommodation Brecon Beacons National Park, to the town of Brecon. Here we enjoy a gentle in time for evening meal. canal cruise along the historical waterway, cruising through locks and over an thatched cottages and the 15th Century church, visiting the immaculate Model aqueduct, accompanied by on-board commentary providing an insight into the Village, browsing the gift shops, and maybe treat yourself to coffee and a large MONDAY After breakfast, we continue our journey to Calais, for fascinating industrial heritage which formed the canal today. With time to browse cream cake from the Old Smithy. We return to our resort with the afternoon to the ferry crossing to Dover, arriving back in the West Country the shops and explore this Welsh market town, we enjoy a return steam train spend as you please, maybe take a stroll into Yarmouth before our final evening mid-late evening. journey on the Brecon Mountain Railway to see the beautiful Welsh valleys and dinner and entertainment. reservoir scenery. FRIDAY Sadly we leave after breakfast, and make the short journey to East FRIDAY This morning we leave our hotel and make our way to the market Cowes for the return ferry crossing back to Southampton. We then continue to town of Abergavenny for lunch, before completing our homeward journey, PRICE INCLUDES: arriving early-evening. Salisbury for lunch before we complete our journey back to the West Country, n 6 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast arriving early-evening. n 1 Night Bed & Breakfast at first night overnight accommodation PRICE INCLUDES: n Welcome drink in Andorra n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast PRICE INCLUDES: n House wine & water with dinner in Andorra n Visit to the Royal Mint Experience n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Live musical entertainment most evenings n Canal Boat Cruise n Ferry crossings n Ticket for the mountain rack railway SUPPLEMENTS: n Return Journey on Brecon n All coach travel n Ferry crossings SUPPLEMENTS: No single supplement (Max 4) SUPPLEMENTS: Mountain Railway n All coach travel Single supplement £80.00 Premier chalet upgrade £30.00 per person Single supplement £190.00 n All coach travel Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £39.00

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SCOTLAND...THE AGE OF TOUR TREASURES OF TOUR LAKE DISTRICT – TOUR STEAM, BOATS & WHEELS PRICE RURAL ENGLAND PRICE RAIL, SAIL & BOBTAIL PRICE Join us as we steam and cruise through some of central We are delighted to introduce a new tour discovering a An area renowned for its exceptional natural beauty, Scotland’s famous sights from a different perspective, £495 rural pocket of England with quaint market towns, £349 the Lake District provides the ideal retreat from the £395 as we travel by train, boat and a wheel! We bring you peaceful waterways, heritage railway lines and historic hustle and bustle of daily routine, with some of the UK’s 6 DAYS 5 DAYS 5 DAYS the majestic Royal Yacht Britannia in all her glory, and stately homes. most stunning scenery. Join us as we make a magical fabulous views of the famous Firth Of Forth Bridge, and YOUR HOTEL The Olde Barn Hotel, Grantham scenic journey on a steam train, a boat cruise across the regal city of Edinburgh herself. A delightful 3* hotel with modern comforts. Each en-suite bedroom Lake Windermere and a visit to the World Of Beatrix Potter! YOUR HOTEL Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, is tastefully decorated with TV, telephone and tea & coffee making YOUR HOTEL Cumbria Grand Hotel, Grange-over-Sands Westerwood facilities. A lift serves most floors. The restaurant offers a delicious A delightful 3* hotel set within private wooded grounds and enjoying A modern, 4* hotel ideally located between Edinburgh and Glasgow, traditional seasonal menu and the lounge bar provides a relaxing area views of Morecambe Bay. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone and with delightful views across to the Campsie and Kilsyth Hills. All rooms to enjoy a drink after dinner. Leisure facilities include an indoor heated tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The hotel’s experienced are en-suite with TV, Wi-Fi access, hairdryer, telephone and tea & swimming pool, spa bath, sauna, steam room & fitness suite. in-house chef has developed an excellent and varied menu, and coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant serves a steam train for a one-hour return journey on the Bo’ness entertainment is provided some evenings. and Kinneil Railway. We climb through woodlands passing delicious menu using locally sourced produce and leisure facilities ITINERARY include indoor pool. a majestic waterfall, before turning inland through fields to Birkhill, then crossing over the impressive viaduct over the MONDAY We leave the West Country and make our way north, stopping ITINERARY for coffee and lunch on route. We continue to our hotel, arriving with time ITINERARY wooded Avon Gorge, with stunning views. We re-join the MONDAY We leave the West Country and begin our journey north, stopping coach and travel to Falkirk for lunch, before boarding the to settle in and relax before dinner. for coffee and lunch en route and reaching our hotel with time to freshen up SUNDAY After an early departure we make our way north, with before dinner and an evening at leisure. stunning , the world’s only rotating boatlift, TUESDAY This morning we the short journey to the market town of comfort and lunch stops on route, arriving with time to settle in which is used to connect the Forth & Clyde and Union Melton Mowbray. The Farmers Market brings people from far and wide to TUESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we journey through some of the most before our evening meal. purchase locally grown produce from the surrounding countryside. Known spectacular scenery you’ll see anywhere in England. We stop in Kendal for Canals in central Scotland. Marvel at this incredible piece of as the “Rural Capital of Food”, you may like to sample some of the town’s coffee and then continue north up the breathtaking Kirkstone Pass and along MONDAY After breakfast we travel into Edinburgh and engineering and stunning views as we complete a traditional cuisine – pork pies, from the “Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe” or the part of Ullswater to Keswick for lunch and time to explore this charming town board the world class Royal Yacht Britannia, Step aboard and full rotation. local stilton cheese. After lunch we visit Burghley House, one of the grandest We complete our scenic drive back to our hotel with time to relax. experience this truly magical floating palace, and view the and largest estates from the Elizabethan period, built by William Cecil, Lord WEDNESDAY Join us today as we take a wonderful tour WEDNESDAY Join us today for the highlight of our tour … rail, sail and captain’s bridge, state apartments, royal bedrooms, crew’s High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I. Explore over 35 exquisite State Rooms of the Trossachs, through some picturesque villages and bobtail! We make our way to Haverthwaite, to board a nostalgic steam train quarters and gleaming engine room (fully accessible throughout together with 80 smaller rooms with unique collections of artwork, furniture stunning scenery, stopping in Aberfoyle for coffee and time to and textiles. The external grounds include a deer park, formal gardens and a for a scenic journey to Lakeside, the most southerly tip of Lake Windermere. with lifts and ramps along the tour). After lunch we travel to From here we take a gentle boat cruise across Windermere, with refreshments explore this lovely town. We then continue over the stunning sculpture garden and there is a restaurant to enjoy afternoon tea. the pier and step aboard for a 90 minute boat cruise around available on board. We arrive in the delightful town of Bowness, with time for Duke’s Pass, with a stop at Loch Katrine for lunch and time the Firth Of Forth. This is the best way to see the iconic WEDNESDAY After breakfast we enjoy a return heritage train ride on the lunch, before re-joining the coach and make the short journey to the delightful to admire the wonderful scenery and the views. We return to Nene Valley Railway, travelling through a picturesque landscapes of water World Of Beatrix Potter. Our visit starts with a short film presentation of the UNESCO World Heritage Forth Bridge, a monument to Victorian our hotel with a stop for tea in Callander. meadows, farmland and country parkland. We continue to the pretty County author’s life, stories and illustrations, before we explore the magical world of engineering, together with the Forth Road Bridge which carries town of Oakham for lunch with its Norman Castle, historic market place and characters with 3D scenes, exhibitions and atmospheric lighting. Visit Peter 24 million vehicles across the river estuary each year… and you THURSDAY After a leisurely breakfast we travel into the variety of cafes. This afternoon we enjoy a leisurely boat cruise of Rutland Rabbit’s garden, Mrs Tiggywinkle’s kitchen and Jeremy Fisher’s lily pad boat may just catch a rare glimpse of a dolphin or killer whale as we centre of Edinburgh with the day free to explore. Why Water with its surrounding countryside. plus many others, and the beautifully stocked shop with a treasure trove cruise close to some of the small islands. not jump on a sightseeing bus to explore the city’s many THURSDAY Join us today for an excursion to Lincoln, with time to explore of gifts. beautiful sights with an on-board audio guide? Or you may this beautiful city, with its narrow streets and quaint buildings. The castle TUESDAY This morning we travel to Bo’ness and board a THURSDAY Today we enjoy a circular tour through some of the Lake like to visit the famous castle, which contains the Scottish holds a prominent position and is worth a visit, and the cathedral stands District’s loveliest sights. We travel a little further north, following part of Crown Jewels and the Stone of Destiny, or maybe stroll along high above the town on a ridge with views across to the lower town. Inside Coniston Water and Coniston Village, to Ambleside for coffee and time to look the Royal Mile. There are also an abundance of shops and the cathedral quarter is Bailgate with its specialist shops, trendy boutiques around this picturesque village. We then make our way to the pretty village and souvenir shops. Cafes and restaurants line the river, offering a relaxing of Grasmere for lunch, with its many gift shops and time if you wish to visit restaurants to enjoy lunch. place to enjoy lunch. We continue to Boston for an afternoon stop. Whilst Wordsworth’s museum and Dove Cottage – his home from 1799 to 1808, FRIDAY This morning we sadly leave Scotland, with comfort here you may like to visit St Botolph’s Church Flower Festival, its theme the years of his supreme work as a poet. We return with some time to explore stops on route, before completing our journey home, arriving celebrating 400 years of the Mayflower’s epic voyage to America. Grange over Sands. early evening. FRIDAY Sadly this morning we leave our hotel and make our way south. FRIDAY Sadly it’s time to leave the Lake District and begin our homeward With comfort stops en route, we return to the West Country early –mid journey. With stops for coffee and lunch en route, we reach the West Country evening. early-evening. PRICE INCLUDES: n 5 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n Admission to the Royal Yacht Britannia n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Firth of Forth Boat Cruise n Entrance to Burghley House & Grounds n Train ride on Lakeside and Haverthwaite Steam Railway n Train ride on the Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway n Ticket for the Nene Valley Railway n Boat trip on Lake Windermere n Ticket for the Falkirk Wheel n Boat Cruise on Rutland Water n Entrance to World of Beatrix Potter Attraction SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel n n Single supplement £125.00 All coach travel Single supplement £60.00 All coach travel Single supplement £64.00 Travel insurance £23.00 Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £21.00

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LLANDUDNO & THE WELSH TOUR RHS HAMPTON COURT TOUR GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF TOUR ISLE OF WIGHT TOUR HIGHLAND RAILWAY PRICE PALACE FLOWER SHOW PRICE SPEED (DATES TBC) PRICE The Isle of Wight – only 23 miles long by 13 miles wide PRICE – is quite a world of its own, managing to crowd into Llandudno – the premier resort of North Wales – is set £415 Organised by the Royal Horticultural Society, Hampton £165 Held in the immaculate grounds of Goodwood House, £245 its small surface area an entire realm of unspoilt English £385 along a wide, curving bay overlooking the Atlantic Court Palace Flower Show is the world’s largest flower the Goodwood Festival of Speed is the world’s largest landscapes in miniature. Ocean, with the magnificent mountains of Snowdonia show, held in the grounds of Hampton Court Palace in celebration of motoring culture in the world – a unique as its backcloth. 5 DAYS West London. On show will be water gardens, conceptual 2 DAYS weekend that brings together a marvelous mix of cars, 2 DAYS YOUR HOTEL Shanklin Hotel, Shanklin 5 DAYS A warm welcome awaits at this 3* hotel, commanding YOUR HOTEL Tynedale Hotel, Llandudno gardens, contemporary and traditional gardens to suit motorcycles, motorsport celebrities and professional all tastes. Hundreds of the UK’s best nurseries will fill the drivers. stunning views over Sandown Bay. All rooms are ensuite, We’re delighted to return to this warm and welcoming 3* hotel, located with TV, hairdryer, and tea & coffee facilities. There is a floral marquees and floral art, floristry, fruit and vegetables will also be YOUR HOTEL along the central promenade with views out over the bandstand and Europa Hotel, Maidenbower lift to all floors and the restaurant serves quality food. sea. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & a major part of the show, with opportunities to buy gifts, making it a A modern hotel with a beautiful courtyard and landscaped gardens. glorious day out. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool, and spa, and coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The hotel’s restaurant serves Each of the comfortable rooms is ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer entertainment is provided most evenings. a fabulous full Welsh breakfast and choice evening menu, and there is YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, London Heathrow, London and tea & coffee facilities. The restaurant serves a seasonal menu, and live entertainment each evening. A modern 4* hotel. All rooms are en-suite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer leisure facilities include an indoor pool, sauna and gym. and tea & coffee making facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The ITINERARY ITINERARY restaurant serves a delicious hot buffet evening dinner, and generous ITINERARY SATURDAY We leave our home area, and with a comfort stop en route, make buffet breakfast. Leisure facilities include a fitness suite. TUESDAY We leave our home area and travel over the border into Wales, our way to Southampton for the 1 hour ferry crossing to East Cowes. before stopping for coffee and lunch en route. On arrival at our hotel, enjoy a cup of SATURDAY After an early departure we leave the West Country continuing to Shanklin and our hotel, with time to settle in and perhaps enjoy a tea while your luggage is delivered to your room before dinner and our first ITINERARY and make our way, with a comfort stop en route, to Goodwood swim before dinner. evening of entertainment. FRIDAY We leave the West Country early morning and for the world’s largest car event. From current Formula 1 racers SUNDAY Today we take a wonderful circular tour of the island, travelling through WEDNESDAY This morning is free to spend as you please exploring make our way east, stopping for coffee on route. When we and 200mph supercars to steam-powered carriages of the 19th Ventnor and along the picturesque west coast to Alum Bay. While here, you may like to take the chair lift down to the sea for the best views of the Needles, or Llandudno, known as the Queen of Welsh Resorts. You may like to ride the reach Windsor, you have a choice. Either to visit the regal century, and from 3,000bhp top fuel dragsters to classic rally Great Orme Tramway to the summit, on one of only three cable-hauled cars, the Festival of Speed attracts the heroic from every era in perhaps make yourself a souvenir with the multi-coloured sands found around the street tramways in the world. There is also a fine pier (over 700 metres long), town of Royal Windsor, where you can explore the famous bay. We also visit the historic harbour town of Yarmouth with time to browse the an exuberant display of colour, style, sound and smell. All cars attractive gardens, shops and restaurants. This afternoon we visit Conwy – a castle, or wander through the historic town with its cosy shops, view the old buildings including the 16th century castle, and enjoy lunch in medieval walled town with an imposing castle and lively quay, where you will and motorcycles are painstakingly selected to reflect the event’s one of the many cafes. We return to Shanklin with time free to explore at leisure, find what is claimed to be the smallest house in Great Britain! cafes and unusual gift shops OR visit Savill Garden located major theme of the year, and to ensure their authenticity and maybe visiting the Old Village with its picturesque thatched buildings. Just past THURSDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we travel to Porthmadog Station to in Great Windsor Park, one of Britain’s finest ornamental provenance, all competing vehicles are presented in their original the entrance to the Crab Inn is the beginning of Shanklin Chine, a deep gorge board the Welsh Highland Railway, Snowdonia’s newest railway. We enjoy gardens. With world class horticultural displays, set within condition and livery. You can expect to see cars and motorbikes carved out by water. a spectacular 25 mile scenic journey, hauled by the world’s most powerful 35 acres of interconnecting gardens with stunning seasonal from over 100 years of worldwide motor racing history, driven MONDAY After breakfast we make a short visit to St Mildred’s Church in narrow-gauge steam locomotive passing through the magnificent Aberglaslyn displays and rare plant collections, there is so much to see by celebrity and professional drivers, attempting the Goodwood Whippingham, which has strong links with Osborne House and Queen Victoria. Pass, zigzagging down the steep hillside to the village of Beddgelert, as the We continue to Osborne House, Queen Victoria’s palace by the sea. Much more train crosses the flanks of Mount Snowdon, before it descends from over 650 and explore. The café serves delicious lunches and afternoon Hill Climb – the event’s principal attraction. The grueling course than a royal residence, it was also a family home, and as you walk through the feet down towards sea level, arriving at Caernarfon. With time to explore teas. We later continue to our hotel, with time to settle in covers 1.16 miles and rises 300ft along the steep and narrow Queen’s bedroom, the nursery rooms and even the royal bathrooms, you’re offered this harbour town with its spectacular 13th century castle, narrow streets and estate road. No fewer than 300 cars are expected to complete a glimpse into the royal family’s life. There are acres of gardens and grounds to redeveloped waterfront, we re-join the coach and return to our hotel. before dinner. the course every day, grouped thematically with the oldest first. explore, and a horse-drawn cart ride to Swiss Cottage, the royal playhouse. FRIDAY Today we make our way through part of the Snowdonia National SATURDAY After breakfast we make our way to Hampton Early evening, we travel to our hotel, where you’ll have time TUESDAY Join us this morning as we make our way to Havenstreet to join the Park, with some of the most stunning scenery to be found anywhere, to Court Palace, where you will have the day free to enjoy Isle of Wight Steam Railway for a nostalgic 10 mile journey back in time through Llanberis where we then board a bus at the Electric Mountain Centre for an to enjoy dinner and perhaps make use of the on-site leisure underground guided tour of the Hydro Electric Power Station. Here you’ll the spectacular RHS flower and garden show. As well as facilities. some lovely scenery. After the round trip you may like to enjoy an early lunch in witness Dinorwig’s massive pump/turbines in action, and see how quickly the stunning floral displays, you can learn about growing Granny Winter’s Pantry, which offers a wide variety of hot and cold meals and electricity is made when the demand arises. (Please note: sensible footwear your own fruit and vegetables and get tips on gardening SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we leave our hotel and snacks, before browsing the railway shop – packed with nostalgic gift ideas. After lunch we visit the picturesque village of Godshill – the most-photographed village is required for the tour). The bus then returns to the surface, with time to in a changing climate, so whether you are a gardener, a return to Goodwood for another full day to continue exploring enjoy lunch and explore the village of Llanberis, with its stunning mountain all the excitement of the weekend event. With public access to in Britain, to admire the thatched cottages and 15th-century church, stroll around would-be-gardener or a non-gardener there is something for the immaculate model village and browse the many gift shops. There are also backdrop. We then make our way to the picturesque village of Betws-y-Coed. all vehicles on display, and many major brand exhibits as well Set in a beautiful valley within the Snowdonia Forest Park, it’s North Wales’ some lovely cafés in which to enjoy a cream tea (or a very large cream cake!). everyone. There are also hundreds of opportunities to buy as more vehicles attempting the Goodwood Hill Climb, there most popular resort. Here you will find a railway museum, craft and gift shops, WEDNESDAY We leave our hotel after breakfast and travel across the island and tearooms. gifts and gadgets and numerous places to enjoy coffee, lunch is plenty to see and do. We leave Goodwood late-afternoon, and tea. We leave late afternoon, making our way back to to Cowes for the return ferry crossing to Southampton. We then continue our SATURDAY Sadly we today leave North Wales and make our way home, and with a comfort stop en route, we return to our home area, homeward journey, stopping in Salisbury for lunch, and reaching our home area stopping for coffee and lunch en route. We complete our homeward journey the West Country, arriving mid-evening. arriving mid/late-evening. early-evening. back into England, arriving early/mid-evening. PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 1 Night Dinner, Bed & Buffet English Breakfast n 1 Night Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n RHS Hampton Court Flower Show Ticket n 2-day ticket to Goodwood Festival of Speed n Entrance to Osborne House n West Highland Railway Ticket n All coach travel n All coach travel n Ticket for Isle of Wight Steam Railway n Guided tour of Electric Mountain, Llanberis SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: n Fery crossings SUPPLEMENTS: n SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £30.00 No single supplement for 1st 3 singles Single supplement £40.00 All coach travel n All coach travel No single supplement Entrance to the Savill Garden (Windsor Great Park) £15.00 for subsequent singles Sea view Room Supplement (per person) £32.00 Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £14.00 Travel insurance £14.00 Travel insurance £21.00

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MAJESTIC LAKES OF ITALY... TOUR SOUTHERN IRELAND & TOUR MAGGIORE, ORTA & COMO PRICE THE COPPER COAST PRICE Due to its popularity, we are delighted to repeat this £695 We are delighted to bring you a new tour discovering £435 tour. Italy’s majestic lakes are full of natural beauty, Southern Ireland’s “ancient east” south east corner. with sumptuous villa-lined shores & beautiful gardens, 8 DAYS The Copper Coast derives its name from the 19th 5 DAYS all set in a sun-bathed summer climate. The longest of century copper mines that lie at its heart, with stunning all the lakes, Lake Maggiore, is 40 miles in length coastal views and charming Irish towns including stretching from Switzerland in the north, down to Italy in the south. Waterford & Kilkenny. Lake Orta is small at 9 miles long, a peaceful setting, enveloped by YOUR HOTEL Dooley’s Hotel, Waterford luscious woodlands, with its captivating medieval village of Orta San A delightful 3* hotel ideally located on the historic Merchant’s Quayside Giulio. The most elegant is Lake Como, with stunning villas, the overlooking the River Suir. Each en-suite bedroom is equipped with destination of choice for 19th century nobility. TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. A lift serves YOUR HOTEL Hotel Milan Speranza au Lac, Stresa most floors. The restaurant serves a delicious evening menu and hearty A warm welcome awaits you at this Italian 4* hotel, ideally situated Irish breakfast and there is a lounge bar to relax in. long balconies traditionally used for drying fish. We return by boat to on the shore of Lake Maggiore, in the town of Stresa, with its narrow Stresa, with time to relax before our evening meal. streets & 19th century villas. All bedrooms are en-suite and equipped ITINERARY remains Ireland’s medieval capital with its narrow streets and historic with air conditioning, TV, safe & Wi-Fi access. The restaurant serves a TUESDAY This morning we travel across to neighbouring Lake Orta, SUNDAY We leave our home area and travel over the St David’s bridge buildings to explore. For a true discovery of the town, you may like traditional menu using locally sourced produce, with lounge areas to to the pretty village of Orta San Giulio. The centre is a traffic-free to take the tourist road train through the streets to learn more about relax in. haven, with cobbled streets and picturesque houses. The main square into Wales, before continuing to Pembroke, with a comfort stop en route, for our afternoon crossing to Rosslare. After docking in Ireland, we travel its history and hidden stories or walk the medieval mile to experience is set by the lake edge, with a selection of lovely cafes to enjoy lunch. the town up close. After lunch we enjoy a guided tour through ITINERARY For the more energetic, a woodland pathway meanders up to the hill on to Enniscorthy, arriving at our hotel in time with time to settle in above, passing 21 chapels containing almost 400 life-size terracotta before dinner. Smithwick’s, Kilkenny’s Irish Ale brewery, dating back to 17th century, SATURDAY After an early departure we make our way to Dover, with with an informative talk about the history of the brewery and the statues dating from 17th century, depicting scenes of the life of St MONDAY Join us this morning as we take a scenic drive along the comfort stops en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We then continue Francis of Assisi. We later make the short journey back to our hotel, famous ale it produces. We return to Waterford via County Tipperary, to our overnight accommodation in Metz, with a stop on route for an with time to relax before dinner. Copper Coast, a 25 kilometre stretch of spectacular coastline consisting passing Cashel, Cahir, with an afternoon stop in the heritage town of evening meal. of scalloped beaches, coves and rocky headlands. We make our way Clonmel. WEDNESDAY After breakfast we journey east of Lake Maggiore to the harbour town of Dungarvan for lunch. Located in the heart of SUNDAY This morning we continue our journey through France, then a to the elegant town of Como, known for its silk production, located WEDNESDAY Today we visit the famous Dunbrody Famine Ship near scenic journey through Switzerland, and finally into Italy, arriving at the Waterford County with a bustling seaside, here you will find the remains at the southern end of Lake Como. The Cathedral, dating from the of a ruined abbey, a picturesque bridge, an old market house and the New Ross, an authentic reproduction of an 1840’s emigrant vessel hotel in Stresa, our base for the next five nights, arriving with time to 15th century, dominates the Piazza Duomo, a masterpiece of gothic vibrant quayside, together with shops and cafes. This afternoon board which explains the Irish Emigration history. During the 19th century settle in before dinner. architecture and statues. Piazza Cavour lies on the lake edge, and has a a heritage train at Kilmeaden as we enjoy a scenic journey through the hardship, strife and potato blight famine in Ireland lead to mass MONDAY Join us today for a boat cruise around the stunning Borromeo wide range of cafes and pizzerias, to enjoy lunch by the harbour front. emigration of more than 1.5 million citizens. The Dunbrody Famine Islands set within Lake Maggiore. We first visit Isola Bella (the beautiful beautiful Suir Valley, across rolling farmland landscape and offering views THURSDAY You have the whole day free to explore Stresa. Stroll across the riverbanks and over to the famous Mount Congreve Gardens, Ship experience brings history to life with costumed performers and island), with its Baroque Palace & elegant Italianate gardens. Here we along the elegant lakeside promenade, and marvel at the luxurious exhibitions from the departure of the ship, the voyage and the arrival take a tour of the house with its Napoleon Room, where he & Josephine arriving in back in Waterford. gardens, or maybe wander inland to see the opulent 19th century in the New World. This afternoon we return to Waterford with the slept in August 1797, the Great Hall, and 16th century Flemish tapestry villas, including the famous Villa Pallavicino with its zoological park. TUESDAY After breakfast we make our way to the medieval town of rest of the day free to explore Ireland’s oldest city, founded by the gallery. The gardens are also a treasure, with wonderful views across the For those with a head for heights, you may like to take the Stresa cable Kilkenny with its spectacular castle to the south and the magnificent St lake. We continue by boat to Isola Pescatore (Fishermen’s Island), the Vikings showcasing over 1000 years of history. You may like to visit car up to Mottarone Mountain where spectacular views of seven lakes Candice’s Cathedral to the north. For a time in 17th century, Kilkenny most picturesque of the Borromeo Islands with its ancient tiny village and the world-famous Waterford Crystal factory and join a guided tour or can be seen across the Po Valley, towards the Alps. was the unofficial capital of Ireland with its own parliament and it just browse the beautifully stocked shop. Or perhaps explore some of FRIDAY Sadly we today bid a fond farewell to Italy, journeying back the town’s historic attractions such as Reginald’s Tower or the elegant through Switzerland, with comfort stops en route, to our overnight Bishop’s Palace. accommodation in Metz, arriving in time for our evening meal. THURSDAY After an early Irish breakfast, we leave our hotel and SATURDAY We resume our homeward journey to Calais, for the travel back to Rosslare for the return ferry crossing to Pembroke. We return ferry crossing to Dover. We then continue to the West Country, then continue our homeward journey through Wales, with a comfort arriving early/mid-evening. stop en route, reaching the West Country mid-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 7 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Boat cruise around the Borromeo Islands n Ticket for the Waterford & Suir Valley Railway n Enrance to Isola Bella Baroque Palace and Gardens n Guided Tour of Smithwick’s Brewery, Kilkenny n Ferry crossings n Ticket for the Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: n Ferry crossings Shuttle Land Train in Orta n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £175.00 Single supplement £88.00 Travel insurance £39.00 Travel insurance £33.00

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BRITISH GRAND PRIX TOUR SUFFOLK’S TRANQUIL TOUR NORTHUMBRIA & TOUR WEEKEND (DATE TBC) PRICE VILLAGES & PICTURESQUE PRICE HOLY ISLAND PRICE The British Grand Prix has successfully managed to COAST Northumbria is a tapestry of castles, cathedrals, secure its place once again on the Formula One racing £399 £399 clustered villages and moorland ruins. The cities to £459 calendar! Join us for a long weekend at one of the Suffolk is a special place to visit and full of old world the south and the rugged eastern coastline combine 3 DAYS 5 DAYS 6 DAYS highlights of the world’s sporting calendar: the British charm, with medieval wool towns, picturesque villages, dramatic history with abundant natural beauty. Grand Prix at Silverstone. As well as being Lewis ancient landscapes and a seaside heritage with more YOUR HOTEL Hamilton’s home race, many of the top constructors are than 50 glorious miles of coastline. Marriott Hotel, also based in the UK, which almost makes it F1’s home race, too. Newcastle- YOUR HOTEL Best Western Marks Tey Hotel, Colchester A luxuriously-appointed, contemporary 4* hotel, within easy reach of YOUR HOTEL Marriott Hotel, Leicester A modern 3* hotel located on the outskirts of Colchester. Each en-suite Europe’s largest leisure and retail complex. Each of the comfortable, A modern 4* hotel. Each en-suite bedroom is comfortably furnished bedroom with comfortably furnished with TV, Wi-Fi access and tea & spacious rooms is ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer, Wi-Fi and tea with TV, mini fridge, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making facilities. coffee making facilities. There is no lift, but ground floor rooms are & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors, the restaurant offers a A lift serves all floors. The restaurant serves a delicious freshly available. The restaurant serves a freshly prepared evening menu and tempting choice menu, and leisure facilities include an indoor pool, prepared evening menu and leisure facilities include an indoor hearty breakfast, and there is a lounge bar to relax in. Leisure facilities sauna, gym and spa. pool and fitness suite. include an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna & seam room and fitness suite. ITINERARY ITINERARY ITINERARY SUNDAY We leave the West Country and we make our way north, FRIDAY After an early departure, we leave the West Country and SUNDAY We leave our home area and journey east, with stops for coffee stopping for coffee and lunch en route and arriving at our hotel in the vibrant Alnwick Garden with its beautifully landscaped make our way east, with a comfort stop on route, to Silverstone. and lunch on route, arriving at our hotel with time to settle in and enjoy with time to settle in before dinner. gardens, magnificent architecture and other unique features, all Today the practice session takes place, and your general admission dinner. brought to life with water. There are also water sculptures, the ticket will give you the freedom to change location throughout MONDAY Join us today as we make our way to Beamish, an MONDAY After breakfast we are joined by a local guide for a fully guided extensive open-air museum that effectively recreates an authentic infamous Poison Garden and one of the world’s largest wooden the day, visiting areas like Hangar Straight, where you will see the day of Suffolk’s villages. We will visit pastel coloured towns and beautiful treehouses. cars at top speed as they slipstream each other on the approach to villages with timber framed houses and thatched roof tops, passing though picture of family, community and working life in the North-East of Stowe or Becketts, which offers views of the fast Maggots-Becketts Sudbury, home to the artist Thomas Gainsborough’s townhouse, Long England from Victorian times through to the 1940’s. It has a typical WEDNESDAY Today we make our way south to the historic complex and out towards Chapel. There are a variety of food and Melford, Cavendish and Lavenham, with stops for coffee and lunch along high street with many shops, as well as a colliery, coal pit village, city of Durham with its fine Norman cathedral and castle, drink outlets on-site, and once the day’s sessions are completed, the way. At Lavenham we visit the Guildhall, one of the finest timber-framed farm, and there are guides in period costumes, and a restored where there are some of the most panoramic views across buildings in Britain which reflect’s the town’s wealth dating from the 16th tramline serving all areas of the attractions. Restaurants and tea we make our way to our hotel with time to freshen up before century. Northumbria. There are a wide variety of shops and restaurants, dinner and an evening at leisure. rooms can be found across the site, serving a warming lunch and which co-exist happily with the Victorian Market in the cobbled TUESDAY This morning we make our way to the Suffolk’s Heritage Coast delicious afternoon teas. SATURDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we return to Silverstone for to visit the pretty coastal town of Aldeburgh, with its unspoilt beach dotted market place, as well as street entertainment and many paths the day’s exciting qualifying sessions. Soak up the incredible atmos- with fishermen’s huts and charming historic high street. After lunch we TUESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make the short journey leading down to the riverbank, where you can join the Prince phere and experience the sights and sounds of this major sporting enjoy a relaxing 2 hour boat cruise on the River Deben. The tidal estuary is a to Alnwick Castle and Gardens. Known as the Windsor of the Bishop river cruiser for a gentle trip along the river with event first-hand. Once again, your ticket will allow you wander the specially protected site within the Suffolk Coast and Heaths area. North and dominating the market town of the river Aln, it is stunning views. general admission areas, which include International Pits Straight, WEDNESDAY Join us today as we make our way into the centre of historic home to the Duke of Northumberland, whose family has lived THURSDAY This morning we make our way north to Holy Hangar Straight, Becketts, Vale, Stowe and Luffield corners, as well market town of Colchester and the first Roman-founded city in Britain. With over 2000 years of history, explore the centre surrounded by its city walls, here since 1309. Used in several of the Harry Potter films, and Island (or Lindisfarne), where twice daily a narrow neck of as the new double-left at Village. As yesterday, when the day’s more recently Downton Abbey, the interiors of the house are land sinks beneath the North Sea, separating the island from racing draws to a close and the positions for tomorrow’s race are its Norman castle and ancient priory, together with vibrant shopping district and cosy cafes to enjoy a relaxing lunch. We later continue to Tiptree Visitor decorated in the Renaissance style, but there is so much to take the mainland. Made famous by St Aidan, St Cuthbert and the decided, we return to our hotel for dinner. Centre, home of the famous Tiptree fruit farms where quality jams and in besides the sumptuous staterooms – exhibitions, fine art Lindisfarne Gospels, you can marvel at the 11th-century priory’s SUNDAY Join us today for the highlight of our weekend, as we preserves have been made since 1885. We begin our visit with a 40 minute treasures and stunning landscapes. There is also lots to explore magnificent arches – the only remains of the Celtic monks’ leave our hotel and return to Silverstone for the 2019 British Grand tractor & trailer tour of the farm & strawberry fields and discover the story of the Wilkin family, before we explore the jam shop & museum. We end our monastery. You may also like to visit Lindisfarne Castle, browse Prix! Choose a spot to see the best of the action and feel the visit with a fabulous cream tea with delicious Tiptree jam! the gift shops and enjoy a leisurely lunch while soaking up tension as the cars line up on the grid. After the race and the pres- the scenery. entations have been made, we begin our homeward journey. With THURSDAY After breakfast we leave our hotel and begin our journey home. With comfort stops en route, we reach the West Country early evening. a comfort stop on route, we reach the West Country mid-evening FRIDAY After a leisurely breakfast we begin our homeward (traffic permitting!). journey. With comfort stops en route, we reach the West PRICE INCLUDES: Country early/mid-evening. n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast PRICE INCLUDES: n Guided tour of Suffolk’s Villages PRICE INCLUDES: n 2 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 2 hour boat cruise on River Deben n 5 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast n 3-day general admission to British Grand Prix n Entrance & guided tour of Tiptree Fruit Farm & Museum n Entrance to Alnwick Castle & Gardens n All coach travel n Afternoon Cream Tea at Tiptree Farm Tearoom SUPPLEMENTS: n Entrance to Beamish Open-Air Museum n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: Upgraded tickets...please phone for details n All coach travel Single supplement £40.00 Single supplement £100.00 Single supplement £125.00 Travel insurance £16.00 Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £23.00

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CRUISING THE DANUBE TOUR split into sections, leaving you to explore, with many of the important NORTH WALES & ANGLESEY TOUR ROYAL WELSH SHOW TOUR sites concentrated along the banks of the Danube. On the hilly Buda The Danube River is much more than just a waterway. PRICE North Wales has some of Britain’s most spectacular PRICE The Royal Welsh Show is the biggest agricultural show PRICE side you can explore the Hungary of Old; the medieval castle district and Its sheer magnificence makes it one of the Europe’s scenery with the magnificent Snowdonia National Park. in Europe, transforming the sleepy market town of the many museums. On the flat Pest side admire the oldest historical major geographical features. Join us for a leisurely cruise Anglesey is an island connected to the mainland by a Llanelwedd into a bustling visitor attraction. It celebrates £1225 monuments such as Heroes Square. This evening we set sail and cruise £409 £225 to Linz, , Budapest, Bratislava, Durnstein and Melk. road bridge across the Menai Straits, a historic island local farming and rural life with a variety of events, overnight towards Bratislava, whilst you relax and enjoy the evening full of character and scenery. including carriage driving, mounted games, livestock YOUR SHIP 10 DAYS 5 DAYS 3 DAYS MV Esmeralda on-board. competitions and displays of vintage machinery. The 3* Esmeralda is a modern and comfortable ship. The YOUR HOTEL The Royal Victoria Hotel, Llanberis attractively decorated 2 berth cabins all have satellite TV, air- SUNDAY Spend the morning relaxing and enjoying the scenery before A delightful 3* hotel located near the foot of Snowdon YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, Newport conditioning, safe and en-suite shower & toilet. The Old-Dutch lounge our vessel arrives in Bratislava at midday. The afternoon is free to enjoy mountain, set within 30 acres of gardens & woodland. Each of the A 3* hotel located in the leafy outskirts of Newport. All en-suite rooms and reception are located on the upper deck, and the tastefully one of the youngest Capitals of Europe. Located on the banks of the River comfortable en-suite bedrooms is equipped with TV, telephone and are well furnished with TV, hairdryer, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee decorated restaurant, serving high standards of cuisine, is on the main Danube, it is a seaside resort without the sea, and offers and a rich mix tea & coffee making facilities. The restaurant serves a freshly prepared making facilities. Although there is no lift, ground floor rooms are deck. There is a small lift to both passenger decks and a stair-lift to the of cultures and cuisine. Here we are joined by a guide for a road train traditional menu and hearty Welsh breakfast. The lounge bar offers available. The restaurant serves a freshly prepared evening menu and sun deck and the entire ship is air-conditioned. journey through the compact city. We return to the ship at leisure in time an area to relax. hearty breakfast. Leisure facilities include an indoor heated pool. for evening dinner, moored alongside the riverbank. ITINERARY MONDAY A leisurely day cruising. Plenty of time to relax, enjoy the ITINERARY ITINERARY scenery and meals on-board. We arrive in Durnstein this afternoon, MONDAY We leave our home area and travel over the border into Wales, TUESDAY Set your alarm clock for an early departure, we leave the West the most famous medieval Danube river town in the Wachau region of stopping for coffee and lunch en route. We arrive at our hotel with time to settle in WEDNESDAY After an early departure we leave the West Country and journey east, with a comfort stop en route, to Dover for the Austria. This is a wonderful town to take a stroll through old and narrow before dinner. Country and make our way north, with a comfort stop en ferry crossing to Calais. We then continue our journey to our overnight cobbled alleyways, leading on to beautiful squares full of charming old TUESDAY After breakfast, we travel to Llandudno with its 19th century pier and route, to the Royal Welsh Showground, where you have the accommodation near Cologne. buildings, and a flat promenade along the River with views across to the Great Orme headland. Whilst here you may like to take the tram to the summit remainder of the day to spend as you please enjoying all that WEDNESDAY After breakfast we continue our journey through Germany, ruined castle. to experience the fine views across the bay, or perhaps take a stroll along the promenade. After lunch we continue to Bodnant Garden (National Trust), world- the show has to offer. Livestock competitions are the main and into Austria, arriving late-afternoon in Linz, where we embark on the MV TUESDAY We set sail from Durnstein early morning and makes our way famous garden home to National Collections and champion trees. Created over Esmeralda, with time to settle in before dinner and our first night on board. along the Danube River to Melk. After breakfast we meet a local coach a 150 year period, this 80 acre garden is the stunning backdrop of the Careddau attraction, with many categories including hunters, shires Your coach driver will be on-board throughout the tour and will be on hand and enjoy a guided tour of the beautifully decorated Benedictine Abbey Mountains with grand flower-filled terraces, wildflower meadows, water gardens and agricultural heavy horses, beef and dairy cattle, sheep, to assist and advise during the cruise. which dominates this little town, perched on a hill that slopes steeply and Champion Trees. sheep-shearing and a host of other farming activities. The THURSDAY Our boat departs from at Linz before breakfast, as we wake for down to the Danube. The Abbey is one of the most splendid monastic WEDNESDAY Today we explore the spectacular Snowdonia National Park., usual marquees offering food, crafts and flowers another houses in Austria, with stunning frescoes and interiors. We return for a stopping first in the picturesque village of Betws-Y-Coed for coffee and time to a full day relaxing cruising on the Danube, giving you time to relax, enjoy your key attraction, and there are a huge variety of events and meals on board and admire the scenery, arriving in Vienna early evening. midday departure from Melk for our journey back to Linz. This evening browse the gift shops. We continue to the Inigo Jones Welsh Slate Works. Founded you are invited to a captain’s farewell dinner. in 1861 to produce writing slates for British school classrooms, today it uses the displays to enjoy in the main ring. With over 1,000 trade 500 million year old Welsh slate to produce many crafts from memorial plaques FRIDAY After breakfast we board a local coach and spend the day based in stands to browse, there are also opportunities to shop, in Vienna, a wonderful city of Imperial palaces and residences. We are joined WEDNESDAY Sadly, after breakfast we disembark in Linz and rejoin to craft products. We enjoy a self-guided tour through the workshop learning about the mining process and a chance to try calligraphy and slate engraving to by a guide who will show us, by coach and on foot, the highlights of this city our coach to begin our journey home. With comfort stops en-route, we addition to plenty of family entertainment and places to eat. return to the outskirts of Cologne for an overnight stay, arriving in time take home. After lunch, we return to Llanberis with the afternoon free. You may full of romance and music. You then have the remainder of the day free to like to enjoy a ride on the Snowdon Mountain Railway to the summit or the scenic Late-afternoon we make our way to our hotel near Newport continue exploring. The Homburg is a town within a town; the winter residence for evening dinner. Llanberis Lake Railway. with time to freshen up and relax before dinner and an of the Hapsburgs, featuring the Spanish riding school, the treasury and several THURSDAY After breakfast we continue our journey back to Calais THURSDAY Join us today as we explore the Welsh island of Anglesey, once home evening at leisure. museums. St. Stephen’s Cathedral is a vital part of the city skyline and is well for the short sea crossing to Dover. We arrive back in the West Country to fearless Celtic Druids. Travelling across the famous Menai Suspension Bridge, worth a visit. We later rejoin our cruise vessel which departs for an overnight mid-evening. the first suspension bridge in the world in 1826, we make a coffee stop in the THURSDAY After breakfast, we return to Llanelwedd and sailing to Budapest, whilst you enjoy dinner and an overnight onboard. small seaside town of Beaumaris with its mix of Victorian, Edwardian & Georgian architecture and its famous 13th century castle. We continue to the Welsh village the Royal Welsh Show, with plenty of time to continue ex- SATURDAY We arrive in Budapest this morning, and join a coach, beginning PRICE INCLUDES: with the longest name in Britain (otherwise known as Llanfair PG) for lunch in the ploring all the show has to offer. Once again, late-afternoon with a morning guided city coach & walking tour, followed by free time to Woollen Mill and time to browse the large outlet shop. This afternoon we visit Pas n 2 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast in overnight hotels we return to our hotel for dinner. spend exploring at your leisure and sampling the local cuisine. Budapest is Newydd House & Gardens (National Trust) with sweeping views across the estuary n 7 Nights’ Full Board accommodation on MV Esmeralda and spectacular views of Snowdonia. The enchanting mansion is set on the shores n Welcome cocktail drink on MV Esmeralda of the Menai Strait and contains exquisite interiors and furniture collections. The FRIDAY This morning, we make our way home, making a n Hot & cold buffet breakfasts on boat gardens, arboretum and Italianate style terraces are a delight to explore. You may stop in Chepstow, known as the gateway to Wales. With time even spot a rare red squirrel in the woodlands where a breeding programme and n Afternoon tea & biscuits on boat protection project has been successfully implemented to promote these native to explore the ancient castle or stroll the heart of this once n 3 course lunch on applicable days on boat creatures. important port and market town, there will be time to enjoy n 4 course dinner with tea/coffee on boat FRIDAY Sadly we today leave North Wales and make our way home, stopping for an early lunch before we continue our journey back to the n Evening entertainment from ship’s musician on at least 2 nights coffee and lunch on route. We complete our homeward journey back into England, West Country, arriving late afternoon. n Midnight snack on boat (served at 11.00pm!) arriving early/mid-evening. n Captain’s farewell dinner n Half day guided city tour of Vienna & Budapest PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 2 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Guided tour by land train in Bratislava n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 2-day ticket for the Royal Welsh Show n Morning guided tour & entrance to Melk Abbey n Entrance to Bodnant Garden (NT) n All coach travel n Ferry crossings SUPPLEMENTS: n Tour of Inigo Jones Welsh Slate Works n All coach travel Single supplement £300.00 n Entrance to Plas Newydd House & SUPPLEMENTS: Upper deck cabin £77.00 per person Gardens (NT) No single supplement (Max 5) SUPPLEMENTS: Travel insurance £41.00 Subsequent singles £100.00 Single supplement £36.00 n All coach travel Deposit £250.00 per person Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £16.00

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THE PEAK DISTRICT TOUR GARDENS & TRAINS OF TOUR VALKENBURG, MONSCHAU TOUR & DERBYSHIRE DALES PRICE SOUTH WALES PRICE & THE EIFEL NATIONAL PARK PRICE Sitting astride the backbone of England, Derbyshire £ If you are looking for a break not too far from home, Join us for a shorter, summer, European tour to three of boasts some of the country’s finest landscapes. The 395 South Wales is a perfect location. Offering National Park £395 the loveliest and most picturesque areas in Western £355 wonderful scenery of the Peak District National Park is landscape across the stunning Brecon Beacons, 5 DAYS 5 DAYS Europe. Valkenburg is perhaps one of The Netherlands 5 DAYS hard to rival and the rolling hillsides of the Derbyshire spectacular coastlines and delightful market towns, we most treasured gems, with narrow cobbled streets, Dales are dotted with picturesque villages and bustling have included a visit to the fascinating National Botanic medieval city gates, an old hilltop castle and secret market towns. Garden of Wales and a steam train ride. velvet caves. With a friendly café culture, this beautiful YOUR HOTEL Mercure Sheffield Kenwood Hall & Spa, YOUR HOTEL Ivy Bush Royal Hotel, Camarthen town welcomes visitors to explore and experience a much-loved region Sheffield We are delighted to return to this lovely 3* hotel ideally located in of the Low Countries. A delightful 4* hotel located within 12 acres of beautiful parkland. the heart of town. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer, YOUR HOTEL Hotel Walram, Valkenburg Each of the comfortable en-suite bedrooms are furnished with TV, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The We are delighted to return to this 3* family run hotel which always hairdryer, safe, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making facilities. The restaurant offers a delicious choice of dishes, using local, seasonal offers a warm welcome to all, and is idyllically situated along the River elegant restaurant serves a freshly prepared evening menu and produce, and the bar offers a relaxing area to sit. Geul in the centre of this beautiful town, just a short walk from cafes generous breakfast. Facilities include an indoor pool & gym. and shops. Each en-suite room is equipped with TV, telephone, and ITINERARY hairdryer. There is a lift serving all floors, and the cosy bar offers the the city skyline. Admire the exquisite Gothic exterior and wondrous perfect area to relax. The restaurant serves a delicious menu and buffet interior, and perhaps climb the tower or visit the treasure chamber within. ITINERARY MONDAY We leave our home area, with a comfort stop en route, travel over the Nearby is the old quarter of Cologne with its distinctive historic charm, border into Wales and on to Abergavenny for lunch. We then complete our journey breakfast. Leisure facilities include an indoor heated pool and sauna. SUNDAY We leave the West Country and journey north to our hotel, making to Carmarthen and our hotel, arriving with ample time to settle in before dinner and rustic narrow alleyways and traditional houses, located along the banks comfort stops en route, arriving with time to settle in before dinner. an evening at leisure. of the River Rhine. You will also discover many monuments, fountains and ITINERARY MONDAY Join us today as we make our way to the market town of Chester- museums in the old town together with cosy cafes and taverns to enjoy a TUESDAY Today we make our way across the Brecon Beacons, one of three relaxing lunch. field, famous for its crooked church spire. Today there is a flea market in the National Parks in Wales. A breath-taking landscape with natural resources and MONDAY After an early departure we travel east to Dover, with a comfort heart of the town, which is fast becoming one of the biggest weekly flea mar- industrial heritage sites, it is dotted with sleepy villages and market towns, where stop en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We continue our journey to our THURSDAY This morning we make our way once again across the kets in the country with over 150 stalls and traders. We continue to the pretty Welsh life continues to thrive. We stop in Brecon, a Norman town located in the hotel, and base for the next four nights, with time to settle in before dinner. border into Germany and towards the Eifel National Park with expan- town of Bakewell, where you may like to try the famous Bakewell Pudding, Usk Valley, with its 12th century cathedral, narrow streets, Georgian buildings TUESDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we make a short excursion by coach sive forests, idyllic streams, lakes and reservoirs. Home to thousands of created by mistake at the Rutland Arms pub in the town. Located along the and military museum. After lunch we head south through the National Park to the endangered animals and birds such as black storks and the wildcat, this Brecon Mountain Railway at Pant, for a return journey across spectacular scenery. to the hilltop known as Dreilandenpunt, where the countries of Netherlands, River Wye, this is the largest of the Peak District towns with its mellow stone beautifully natural environment is a delight to drive through. We make buildings, medieval five arched stone bridge, quaint courtyards you may like to Germany & Belgium all meet at the triangular border and you can stand with WEDNESDAY This morning we make our way to the Mumbles, a headland just a stop for coffee on one of the reservoirs, before making our way across take a riverside stroll or enjoy an afternoon tea in a cosy café. west of Swansea Bay, a small fishing village at the entrance of the Gower Peninsula. your feet and hands in all three countries at the same time! We return to Valkenburg at lunchtime with the rest of the day free to explore the quaint to the quaint village of Monschau with its medieval half-timber houses TUESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we travel across the northern edge With time for coffee, we make our way around the bay to Swansea, one of Wales’ and cobblestone streets lining the tranquil river which flows through of the National Park to the market town of Glossop. We continue through largest coastal cities, and birthplace of Dylan Thomas, Wales’ greatest poet. This town with its narrow, cobbled streets, an array of shops, cafes and historic waterfront city is home to more than 230 shops, parks & gardens and a popular buildings. You may like to visit the velvet caves, which date from the 12th the centre. Here you will find a delightful selection of shops and cafés to Hope Valley, travelling along the spectacular Snakes Pass and the picturesque sample the local cuisine. shores of Lady Bower Reservoir and on to the village of Castleton where market with over 100 stalls. The National Waterfront Museum tells the story of century. In times of siege the knights and their footmen used these cave net- the semi-precious stone “Blue John” is found. With stops for coffee, lunch & Welsh industry, and the marina is a delight to stroll around. After lunch we make works to escape from the castle that stands high above the town and were FRIDAY This morning we make our way back to Calais for the return photographs along the way, there will be plenty of time to admire the scenery our way to the Penderyn Distillery for an informative tour of the award-winning also used by local folk and American troops during the German invasions of whisky distillery, produced here since the 19th century, finishing with a tasting of ferry crossing to Dover. We then continue, with comfort stops en route to and tranquil villages at the heart of the Peak District. the perfect blend. WWII. Cafes line the historic streets, together with a good selection of local the West Country, arriving mid evening. shops where you may pick up a gift or souvenir of your visit. WEDNESDAY This morning we visit Kedleston Hall (National Trust), a THURSDAY The morning is free to explore Carmarthen at leisure. Said to be the spectacular 18th century country mansion surrounded by historic parkland. oldest town on Wales, it is steeped in history from Roman times, and with cultural WEDNESDAY Join us for a full day excursion to the vibrant city of Cologne. Designed for lavish entertaining, it has been home to the Curzon family since links to the wizard Merlin! Today a local market can be found in the town centre, A must-see is the impressive cathedral with its twin towers piercing through the 12th century and was used to film scenes from the film “The Duchess” popular for delicious local Welsh produce and crafts. This afternoon we travel to in its opulent state rooms and beautiful grounds. After lunch we travel to the nearby National Botanic Garden of Wales, a spectacular visitor attraction and Matlock Bath, a rather picturesque village set in the beautiful gorge of the research facility for botanical and conversation studies. It is also home to the world’s River Derwent. Whilst here you may like to take a cable car ride to the Heights largest single-span glasshouse measuring over 110 metres long housing one of the of Abraham, where (weather permitting) you can absorb breathtaking views of world’s best Mediterranean climate zone displays. With over 8000 species of plants, the village. At the summit there are two underground show caves, a café and there is also a tropical butterfly house, bird of prey centre and a nature reserve a gift shop. Other attractions include the mining museum, an aquarium as well within 560 acres of beautiful countryside. as souvenir shops and cafés. FRIDAY We leave our hotel and make our way to the Welsh capital, Cardiff. While THURSDAY Sadly we leave our hotel after breakfast and begin our here, you may like to visit the castle and discover 2,000 years of history in the homeward journey, stopping for coffee and lunch on route. We complete our heart of the city. There are also an abundance of shops to browse and restaurants journey back to the West Country arriving early evening. in which to enjoy a leisurely lunch, before we complete our homeward journey, reaching our home area early-evening. PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast PRICE INCLUDES: n Entrance to Kedlestone Hall (NT) n Return journey on Brecon Mountain Railway n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast n All coach travel n Penderyn Distilery Whisky Tour & Tasting n Ferry crossings n Entrance to National Botanic Garden of Wales SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: n Single supplement £100.00 All coach travel Single supplement £48.00 (Max 5) Single supplement £70.00 (Max 5) Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £33.00

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CRUISING THE BORDEAUX TOUR A WEEKEND IN TOUR BUCKINGHAM PALACE TOUR REGION – PREMIUM SHIP PRICE PEMBROKESHIRE PRICE & THE ROYAL WINDSOR PRICE RIVER CRUISE A coastal resort in attractive Pembrokeshire, Tenby is STEAM EXPRESS £1325 situated on a narrow promontory jutting out into £265 £349 We are delighted to introduce our first Croisi Europe Camarthan Bay. Once a prosperous port, Georgian We are delighted to bring you a new tour discovering river cruise aboard one of their Premium Ships, the 7 DAYS houses overlook the picturesque harbour with its 4 DAYS the world-famous Buckingham Palace, official London 3 DAYS MS Cyrano de Bergerac. Join us for a relaxing river cruise generous sandy beaches. residence of Her Majesty The Queen and a wonderful with a touch of class through the exceptional Bordeaux steam train ride in a period Pullman Carriage to region with its world-class vineyards, diverse landscapes YOUR HOTEL Clarence House Hotel, Tenby Royal Windsor. and historical sites of interest. Owned by the same family for nearly seventy years, this excellent YOUR HOTEL hotel enjoys an enviable position on the esplanade. All rooms are Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel, Central London YOUR SHIP MS Cyrano de Bergerac (Premium Ship) ensuite, with TV and tea & coffee facilities. Some rooms benefit A luxuriously appointed 4* hotel ideally located along Albert Introducing one of Croisi Europe’s premium ships, the MS Cyrano de from spectacular sea views. There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant Embankment, near Lambeth Bridge. All rooms are ensuite and Bergerac is a 3 deck vessel plus a sun deck. Each elegant cabin has an exceptional troglodytic site with its monolithic church hewn from limestone, serves highly recommended cuisine with a choice menu, evening air-conditioned, with satellite TV, telephone, hairdryer, trouser press, an en-suite toilet & shower and furnished with TV, telephone, safe, the largest of its kind in Europe. We also enjoy a visit to a family-owned vineyard entertainment provided on some evenings. mini-bar and tea & coffee-making facilities. There is a lift to all floors air-conditioning and Wi-Fi access. Main deck cabins have port hole style where the owner will explain the stages of wine making process followed by and the restaurant serves an excellent buffet breakfast. windows, upgrade to middle or upper deck for larger window. There is an opportunity to taste the product!! Tonight, relax with a gala dinner and a lift between decks. The reception, restaurant & lounge bar are located entertainment on board the ship. ITINERARY ITINERARY on the middle deck, the Piano Bar & terrace on the upper deck. SATURDAY We cruise back towards Bordeaux whilst enjoying breakfast, before FRIDAY We leave the West Country and, with a comfort stop en disembarking and re-joining our coach. We make the journey north to our SUNDAY We leave the West Country and make our way to London, ITINERARY overnight hotel, where you can choose a restaurant of your choice for an evening route, make our way over the St. David’s bridge to Abergavenny stopping for coffee en route. We arrive at our hotel where, after MONDAY Set your alarm for an early departure as we leave the West Country and meal. for lunch and time to browse the shops. We complete our journey checking in, the remainder of the day is then free for you to spend journey east, with a comfort stop en route, to Dover for the ferry crossing to Calais. SUNDAY After breakfast we continue our journey back to Calais for the short to Tenby via the scenic Brecon Beacons, reaching our hotel as you please and chose an evening meal at a restaurant of your We continue our overnight accommodation south of Paris, arriving in time for dinner. sea crossing to Dover. We arrive back in the West Country mid-evening. with ample time to settle in before dinner and an evening of choice. TUESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we continue our journey by coach through the entertainment. MONDAY This morning we visit the magnificent working royal regions of the Loire and Dordogne, with comfort and lunch stops on route, to the River where we board the MS Cyrano de Bergerac ship docked in Bordeaux, SATURDAY After a leisurely breakfast, the morning is free for Buckingham Palace to discover its exquisite State Rooms with an with time to settle into your cabin. Dinner follows a welcome cocktail reception, after you to spend exploring Tenby’s enchanting narrow streets. There audio guided tour. Wander between each room filled with historic which we enjoy a guided tour of “Bordeaux by night”. are museums, shops, an art gallery and a castle to visit, in addition treasures, ornate artwork and the most beautiful furnishings to WEDNESDAY After breakfast we begin our cruise along the River Garonne towards to the chocolate-box pretty harbour. You may like to take a boat experience perhaps one of the grandest palaces in the world. Each Pauillac, a village on Bordeaux’s Medoc peninsula. We take a coach tour to explore trip to Caldy Island, formerly home to monks who inhabited the State Room is intricately designed to reflect the tastes of King this prestigious wine growing region, a corner of France located between an ocean George IV who transformed Buckingham House into the opulent and an estuary, which produces some of the best red wines in the world! Following monastery there for more than 1500 years. Join us, if you wish, this afternoon for an excursion to Saundersfoot, just around the bay, a palace it is today. Experience the Throne Room used by the Queen the famous Chateaux route, we will stop to taste some of these wines, before for court ceremonies, see where official entertaining is held in the returning to our ship to relax before dinner and tonight’s entertainment. very pretty harbour village with gift shops and tea rooms. Ballroom and the stunning White Room, perhaps the grandest of THURSDAY We set sail early this morning, along the Gironde Estuary in the SUNDAY This morning we travel to Carmarthen, a neat little all rooms, used by the Royal Family as a reception room before direction of Blaye, whose citadel built by Vauban is not to be missed. Today we enjoy a coach tour for a journey along the Route de la Corniche Fleurie, where you will see county town, encircled by the River Towy and full of pretty shops. official gatherings. The rest of the day is free to continue exploring old traditional fishing huts on stilts and remarkable limestone cliffs. We stop in Bourg There will be plenty of time to sample the local cuisine and our magnificent capital city with its numerous attractions, vibrant to take in the impressive views and walk to the market centre to perhaps try the local PRICE INCLUDES: perhaps bag a bargain in the shops! After lunch we continue to shopping districts or the historic Westminster district. figs. We return to Blaye, for a guided tour of the citadel, including the monastery and n 1 Night Dinner, Bed & Breakfast in first overnight hotel Laugharne – a quiet town on the Taf Estuary, where Welsh poet army barracks. TUESDAY After breakfast we make our way to Waterloo Station n 4 nights’ full board accommodation on MS Cyrano de Bergerac Dylan Thomas lived and is buried. His boathouse and writing shed, n 1 Night Bed & Breakfast in overnight hotel on return where we board the Royal Windsor Steam Express for a memorable FRIDAY Today we cruise towards Libourne, a town rich in history and full of where he penned Under Milk Wood, are well worth a visit, as are character located at the confluence with the Isle and the Dordogne Rivers. From here n Welcome cocktail reception on MS Cyrano de Bergerac journey in one of the Pullman carriages with a light brunch served we join a coach for a guided tour of the underground monuments in Saint Emilion n Continental breakfasts on boat the imposing castle ruins. as we enjoy a comfortable journey out of London, crossing the village, where we learn all about the history of this medieval town. We continue to n Unlimited selected drinks from noon to midnight on board MONDAY We sadly leave our hotel this morning and make our Thames and out to the countryside of Windsor. Enjoy the rest of n Entertainment each evening way to the Welsh capital, Cardiff. While here, you may like to the afternoon exploring the royal town of Windsor with its famous n Gala Dinner on last night on MS Cyrano de Bergerac visit the castle and discover 2,000 years of history in the heart castle and upmarket shops and restaurants, before we re-join the n coach for our journey back to the West Country, with a comfort stop “Bordeaux by night” excursion of the city. There are also an abundance of shops to browse and n on route, arriving home mid-evening. Coach tour of the Chateaux du Medoc Route & wine tasting restaurants in which to enjoy a leisurely lunch, before we complete n Excursion along Route de le Corniche Fleurie our homeward journey, reaching our home area early-evening. and guided tour of Bourg & Blaye PRICE INCLUDES: n Guided tour of Saint Emilion & Vineyard SUPPLEMENTS: n 2 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast visit with wine tasting Middle deck cabin £102.00 PRICE INCLUDES: n Entrance to Buckingham Palace State Rooms n Ferry crossings Upperdeck cabin £118.00 per person n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Ticket for the Royal Windsor Steam Express Train Single supplement £351.00 n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: Travel insurance £37.00 No single supplement n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: (Middle & Upper deck cabins have a larger panoramic window) Boat trip to Caldy Island Single supplement £120.00 Deposit £250.00 per person Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £16.00

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KENT & BEAUTIFUL BRUGES TOUR THE VERY BEST OF TOUR A CUMBRIAN JOURNEY TOUR KYNREN – AN EPIC TALE TOUR Kent’s coast is famous for its spectacular white cliffs, PRICE YORKSHIRE PRICE & CARLISLE TO SETTLE PRICE OF ENGLAND...THE UK’S PRICE golden beaches, famous seaside resorts and historic towns. Bruges is a wonderfully picturesque town in York is a city renowned for its exquisite architecture, RAILWAY MOST SPECTACULAR £409 tangle of quaint cobbled streets and iconic Minster. £365 £345 £285 Belgium with cobbled streets, delightful buildings and Known as the Gateway to the Scottish Borders, Carlisle The city has retained so much of its medieval structure OPEN-AIR SHOW majestic squares. 5 DAYS 5 DAYS boasts a rich Roman history – as evident in its medieval 5 DAYS 4 DAYS that walking into its centre is like entering a living With the dramatic Bishop Castle in Durham YOUR HOTEL castle and cathedral. Ashford International Hotel, Ashford museum. providing the back-drop, this spectacular open-air live A 4* hotel with spa and health club facilities. Each of the stylish YOUR HOTEL Crown & Mitre Hotel, Carlisle YOUR HOTEL Queens Hotel, York performance of “Kynren” lights up the skies as a 90- bedrooms is en-suite and equipped with TV, telephone, Wi-Fi access Situated close to the historic cathedral in the heart of the city, this 3* We are delighted to return to this 3* hotel, ideally situated on the minute live action show takes its audience through 2000 years and tea & coffee making facilities. The Brasserie style restaurant offers hotel offers the perfect mix of Edwardian grandeur (complete with banks of the river Ouse in the heart of the city centre. All rooms are of history, myth and legend. Guaranteed to thrill and enthral a great range of freshly prepared dishes and a generous breakfast. beautiful original features, such as the elegant sweeping staircase) ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee facilities. There is audiences of all ages! Leisure facilities include an indoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi and spa and contemporary comfort. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone, a lift to all floors, and the restaurant offers delicious traditional food. YOUR HOTEL treatments (extra charge for spa). hairdryer and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The Grand Hotel, Sunderland restaurant serves an excellent menu, and leisure facilities include an Situated close to the historic cathedral in the heart of the city, this 3* ITINERARY indoor pool and whirlpool. hotel offers the perfect mix of Edwardian grandeur (complete with ITINERARY beautiful original features, such as the elegant sweeping staircase) SUNDAY We leave the West Country and travel east, stopping for coffee and MONDAY We leave the West Country and begin our journey north, and contemporary comfort. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone, lunch on route, and arriving at our hotel with time to freshen up before evening stopping for coffee and lunch en route, and reaching our hotel with time ITINERARY hairdryer and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The to freshen up before dinner and an evening stroll around York. dinner. MONDAY We leave our home area and make our way north, with comfort restaurant serves an excellent menu, and leisure facilities include an MONDAY This morning we make our way to the pretty town of Rochester, TUESDAY The whole day is free for you to explore all that York has to stops en route, to our hotel, arriving with time to freshen up before dinner. indoor pool and whirlpool. the great author Charles Dickens’ childhood home, often referred to the town offer. You may like to visit the imposing Minster, the Jorvik Centre the TUESDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we travel south along the edge of the in his Victorian novels. The stunning cathedral was founded in 604AD making ITINERARY Chocolate Story, where you will learn about the city’s connection to Lake District to the picturesque town of Kirby Lonsdale, with time to browse it England’s second oldest. Rochester Castle, built on the highest point of the the sweet treat and even try your hand at creating your own chocolate the gift shops and enjoy an early lunch. We then make the short journey to FRIDAY We leave the West Country and we make our way north stopping Roman city walls, offers splendid views from the top of one of England’s tallest souvenir! or the National Railway Museum to discover 300 years of Settle, where we board a train on England’s most scenic railway. The 72 mile for coffee and lunch on route, arriving at our hotel with time to settle in keeps. We continue to Chatham’s Historic Dockyard where you can climb aboard railway history. Take a leisurely boat cruise along the River Ouse, and see route takes you on a journey through the magnificent Yorkshire Dales and before our evening meal. three historic war ships, including a submarine, visit the Victorian Ropery and try the city from a different perspective, or jump on a sight-seeing bus with over the 24 arches of the Ribblehead Viaduct, before plunging into the longest SATURDAY Join us today as we make the short journey to the compact your hand at making rope, the largest RNLI collection of lifeboats, exhibitions and on-board commentary. The Little Shambles is an absolute delight and there discover the fascinating 400 years of history at the Royal Dockyard. tunnel on the line at Blea Moor. Emerging on the side of Dentdale, the line city of Durham, a captivating place with winding cobbled streets crowned are many shops and cafes. As our hotel enjoys a central location, you can leaves the Dales at Garsdale and makes its way through the lush, gentle hills with the dramatic cathedral and castle, which has one of the most TUESDAY Join us today as we visit the historic castle of Dover, perhaps the most spend as much or as little time exploring as you wish of the Eden Valley, before arriving in Carlisle with time to relax before evening stunning panoramas in Europe. We return to our hotel late afternoon for iconic of all English fortresses. Climb the Great Tower and experience its medieval dinner. interiors, delve into the White Cliffs to explore the underground hospital and walk WEDNESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we travel north to Pickering, an early dinner, before setting out to Bishop Auckland Castle, the setting through the wartime tunnels to learn about Operation Dynamo (rescue operation where we join the North Yorkshire Moors Railway for a scenic train ride WEDNESDAY This morning we stay just within the English border, following for tonight’s spectacular live open-air show, starting mid-evening. From from the beaches of Dunkirk). We later travel to the city of Canterbury, with its across the heart of the moors to Grosment. We then re-join the coach for what is probably one of the best-known landmarks of the north: Hadrian’s our seated terrace, we will experience the action unfolding before us, in an world-famous cathedral and seat of the Archbishop. The Canterbury Tales centre the short drive to the picturesque fishing port of Whitby, with its ancient Wall. We make a visit to the Roman Army Museum, just inside the Kielder extravaganza that will take us on a voyage through 2000 years of history, takes you back 500 years to the time of great pilgrimage and see the characters abbey and stunning coastline. The ruins of the 13th-century abbey are Forest, as we step back in time to 2000 years ago, and experience life as a myth and legend, as we meet characters that have shaped our lands and out of Chaucer’s famous novels, on their journey from London to Thomas Beckett’s fascinating, and for the more energetic, the views from the top are well Roman soldier and life on the front line of Emperor Hadrian’s British frontier. times, performed by a cast of more than 1000. Spectacular sets appear as shrine in Canterbury cathedral. There is also a vibrant shopping district and worth the climb. We later return to York through the wild, heather-clad We watch a spectacular 3D film, with aerial views of the wall and brief if by magic, with mass choreography and fierce battle scenes, illuminated numerous cafes. North Yorkshire Moors National Park, stopping in Goathland – famous as story of the Roman soldiers based here and the museum houses interesting by dazzling special effects, lighting and pyrotechnics, set to a spine-tingling Aidensfield in the TV series Heartbeat, and the bewitching Hogsmeade in artefacts excavated along the wall. We later continue to the market town of musical score, all culminating in an unforgettable performance with WEDNESDAY After an early breakfast, this morning we make our way to the Hexham, with winding streets, ancient Shambles, a 15th century town hall and the first Harry Potter film. surprises around every corner, leaving you uplifted and exhilarated. (We delightful town of Bruges, via Eurotunnel. Affectionately known as the “Venice ancient Abbey. After lunch, we return to Carlisle with the rest of the afternoon advise you take clothing suitable for outdoor evening). of the North” its winding canals and picture postcard create a beautiful THURSDAY After a leisurely breakfast we travel a little further north to free to explore this lovely city with its cathedral and shops, or perhaps make setting for this historic city with its World UNESCO heritage. From medieval times, Thirsk, a small compact Market Town mentioned in the Doomsday book. use of the hotel’s leisure facilities. SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we make our way to Beamish, an Bruges was a great trading place with Guilds and local craftsmen bringing riches extensive open-air museum which effectively recreates an authentic picture Whilst here you may like to visit the James Herriot Museum, in the house THURSDAY Join us today for a wonderfully scenic, circular tour around the into the city. This in turn created beautiful architecture, magnificent churches he lived in and used as his surgery. After lunch we visit the delightful spa of family, community and working life in the northeast prior to World War I. and breath-taking public squares. There are many museums to visit, churches to northern reaches of the Lake District. We travel through the picturesque towns town of Harrogate, with its wonderful architecture and public gardens, as It has a typical High Street, with many shops as well as a colliery and farm, marvel at, shops selling lace and famous Belgian chocolate, boat trips along the of Keswick and Windermere, up the breathtaking Kirkstone Pass (weather well as shops to browse…and Betty’s tea shop is a must! and there are guides in period costume and a restored tramline serving all canal or horse & carriage rides through the city. permitting!) and on to Ullswater, with stops for coffee, lunch and photographs areas of the attraction. We return to our hotel this afternoon, with time to along the way. We later complete our tour back to our hotel via Penrith. THURSDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we leave our hotel and begin the FRIDAY This morning we leave of our hotel and begin our journey south. enjoy a stroll along the seafront before dinner. Once again stopping for coffee and lunch en route, we reach the West homeward journey, stopping for coffee and lunch en route, and reaching the West FRIDAY We leave our hotel and begin our homeward journey. With regular MONDAY After a leisurely breakfast we begin our homeward Country early-evening. Country early evening. comfort stops en route, we reach the West Country early/mid-evening. journey. With comfort stops en route, we reach the West Country early – mid evening. PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast PRICE INCLUDES: n Entrance to Chatham’s Historic Dockyard n North Yorkshire Moors Railway ticket n Settle to Carlisle Railway ticket n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Entrance to Dover Castle n All coach travel n Entrance to the Roman Army Museum n Ticket for Kynren – An Epic Tale of England (seated) n Day trip to Bruges via Eurotunnel SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel n Entrance to Beamish Open-Air Museum SUPPLEMENTS: Entrance to the James Herriot Museum SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel n All coach travel Single supplement £100.00 Single supplement £86.00 Single supplement £48.00 Single supplement £60.00 Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £19.00

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CRUISING THE ROMANTC TOUR past the famous Lorelei Rock, where, a legendary siren lured sailors to LIVERPOOL TOUR SCOTLAND...EDINBURGH TOUR RHINE AND MAJESTIC PRICE their doom. We arrive at Rüdesheim after lunch, with time to explore Liverpool is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, like the PRICE TATTOO & THE TROSSACHS PRICE the old town, or maybe enjoy a cable car ride to the Niederwald Great Wall of China and the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. MOSELLE £1050 Monument, with panoramic views of the valley. We return in time for The city won the status in 2004 because of its impressive £229 Always very popular, the Edinburgh Tattoo is a £439 dinner, after which you may like to stroll back into the town. waterfront, and the World Heritage Site officially spectacular event held each year on the Esplanade of Join us for a leisurely cruise along two of the most the city’s magnificent castle. A celebration of talents from famous waterways in Europe … the scenic River Rhine 8 DAYS THURSDAY– Today we loop back along the Rhine, towards the stretches from Albert Dock, which alone has the largest 4 DAYS 5 DAYS collection of Grade I listed buildings in the UK. Join us four continents, it includes pipers, gymnasts, singers, & Moselle. Admire the scenery as these beautiful rivers ancient walled city of Koblenz. Here the Rhine and Moselle meet at dancers and an amazing motorcycle display team. The flow past an array of historic cities, fairytale castles and Deutches Eck (German corner). The centre of Koblenz is a maze of for a tour where you have two days to explore some of the city’s many attractions. emphasis is very much on music and the exciting rolling vineyard hillsides. narrow lanes and romantic squares, teaming with cafes, churches and programme usually includes the music of the Massed YOUR HOTEL YOUR SHIP MV Prinses Christina shops. We arrive early afternoon, with free time to spend in Koblenz, Hallmark Inn, Liverpool Pipes and Drums and the Massed Military Bands. The MV Prinses Christina is a modern and comfortable, fully air- returning to our ship for evening meal, but there will be plenty of time This converted Grade II listed Georgian terraced hotel is located in the heart of Liverpool and within easy reach of the city’s many attractions, YOUR HOTEL The Salutation Hotel, Perth conditioned ship, with a lift between decks. The en-suite cabins are after dinner to stroll back into this magical town to explore further. A warm welcome is assured at this 3* hotel in the heart of Perth, one equipped with satellite TV. The spacious lounge/bar provides an area to shopping precincts and Albert Docks. All en-suite bedrooms are FRIDAY We leave Koblenz early morning, sailing to the small town equipped with TV, hairdryer and Wi-Fi access. There is no lift in the of Scotland’s oldest hotels. Each of the comfortable en-suite bedrooms relax with panoramic river views, and the restaurant offers an excellent of Königswinter. Towering high above the river lies the infamous is well equipped with TV, hairdryer, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee selection of dishes. Entertainment is provided on some evenings. Our hotel, but ground floor rooms are available. The restaurant serves a Drachenfels (Dragon’s Rock) and Schloss Drachenburg (castle) delicious seasonal evening menu and hearty breakfast. making facilities. A lift serves most floors. The restaurant serves a driver will be on-board throughout the cruise, guiding you to the best accessed by a rack railway. We depart at midday, enjoying lunch on- delicious freshly prepared menu using locally sourced produce and the places to visit when the boat is in dock. board, and continue towards one of Germany’s oldest cities, Cologne. cosy bar offers a comfortable place to relax. Arriving mid-afternoon, there is time to explore this majestic city ITINERARY ITINERARY with its beautiful twin tower cathedral. Although much of the city FRIDAY We leave the West Country and make our way north, ITINERARY SATURDAY After an early departure we make our way to Dover, with a was destroyed by WWII allied bomb raids, the picturesque old centre stopping for coffee and lunch en route, and arriving at our hotel SUNDAY After an early departure we make our way north, with comfort comfort stop en-route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We then continue retains much of its original architecture. We return to our ship for the in central Liverpool with time to settle in and unwind before stops on route to Perth, arriving with time to settle in before our evening our journey through Belgium, and into Germany, to Cologne, where we Captain’s farewell dinner, enjoying a final evening moored alongside dinner. meal, and maybe take a stroll sound the city or along the River Tay. the riverbanks of historic Cologne. board our ship for a welcome cocktail and evening meal. SATURDAY–SUNDAY Each day is free for you to spend as MONDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we take a leisurely tour of the SUNDAY Enjoying breakfast on-board, we leave Cologne, and cruise SATURDAY We re-join the coach and travel to Calais, for the return Trossachs, through some picturesque villages and stunning scenery, you please exploring vibrant Liverpool –there really is so much stopping in Aberfoyle for coffee. We continue over the stunning Duke’s Pass along the Rhine, passing the historic city of Bonn. We arrive in Andernach ferry crossing to Dover. We then continue to the West Country, arriving to see and do! The city offers world-class culture, with more early/mid evening. with its outstanding views and wonderful scenery to Loch Katrine. Here you early afternoon, with time to explore this attractive town with elegant museums and galleries than anywhere outside of London and will find a visitor centre with restaurant serving delicious lunches & snacks, riverside promenades. You may like to visit the cathedral of Mary, or the there are also two majestic cathedrals. You may like to take a shops selling lovely gifts and places to sit and relax and admire the views. Round Tower, before returning to the ship for our evening meal. trip to the Beatles Story at Albert Dock: a brilliant tour through TUESDAY We leave our hotel mid-morning and make our way into MONDAY We leave early morning, continuing along the Rhine, crossing the Beatles’ lives, with fascinating Fab Four memorabilia and Edinburgh with the whole day to explore this magnificent city and all its to the Moselle, on to the Roman town of Cochem, with its magical castles, insights from friends and family. Or perhaps you’d prefer a attractions. You may like to visit the Royal Yacht Britannia which served the arriving early afternoon. You have free time to explore this delightful town sightseeing tour in an open-top double decker, where you British Royal Family for more than 40 years, or the famous castle, which with its medieval marketplace, half-timbered houses and the imposing can purchase a hop on-hop off ticket to explore the city at contains the Scottish Crown Jewels and Stone of Destiny. There are also an Reichburg Castle, before returning to our ship for dinner. your leisure. Liverpool is also full of fabulous new shops and abundance of shops and plenty of places to enjoy lunch, and evening meal, TUESDAY This morning we sail back along the Moselle River, travelling restaurants. Liverpool ONE, in the heart of the city, is a shiny before re-joining the coach for the short journey to the renowned spectacle past the slate-mining town of Klotten, to Boppard, arriving early new designer shopping centre and is home to more than 160 of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo for tonight’s show. We suggest you pack some wet weather clothing just in case the weather is inclement! afternoon. You may like to explore the historic centre or enjoy a chair lift famous high street names, from John Lewis to Topshop. The that takes you on a panoramic ride, high above the valley, with spectacular Liverpool Queensway Mersey Tunnel tour is an engineering WEDNESDAY After a leisurely breakfast, this morning is free to spend views of the vineyards below. We return to our ship for dinner. masterpiece; a unique behind-the-scenes adventure where you as you please exploring Perth. This Scottish city is steeped in royal history will be guided beneath the river Mersey. The Yellow Duckmarine is easy to navigate on foot. You may like to visit the cathedral or the WEDNESDAY – We continue our cruise, passing the age-old rival castles Black Watch Museum which brings to life the ’s oldest of Burg Maus and Burg Katz, on the approach to St Goar, before sailing is an hour-long tour, half on land and half in the water, taking Highland regiment. There are many shops to browse or perhaps take a stroll in the city’s major historic sights along with the Dockland’s along the banks of the River Tay. After an early lunch we make the short PRICE INCLUDES: maritime history – all accompanied by a fun live commentary. journey to the vibrant Highland town of Pitlochry, famous for its salmon n 7 Nights’ Full Board in outside cabins As our hotel benefits from a central location, you can do as ladder and Victorian architecture. n Welcome cocktail much or as little sightseeing as you wish. THURSDAY This morning we leave Scotland, and begin our journey south, n Tea, Coffee & biscuits each afternoon MONDAY After breakfast we begin our homeward journey. making regular comfort stops on route, back to the West Country, arriving n Late evening snacks on board each night With comfort stops en route, we reach the West Country home early-mid evening. n Captain’s farewell dinner with a small gift for the ladies early-evening. n Ferry crossings PRICE INCLUDES: n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £285.00 PRICE INCLUDES: n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 1 Night Bed & Breakfast “Deluxe” cabin supplement £55.00 per peson n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast “Deluxe Plus” Cabin Supplement £75.00 per person n Edinburgh Tattoo Ticket n All coach travel “Deluxe” cabins have 2 windows. “Deluxe Plus” cabins are larger SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: Travel insurance £39.00 Single supplement £60.00 Single supplement £64.00 Deposit £250.00 per person Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £21.00

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RIBBLE VALLEY & TOUR THE SOUTH COAST - LAKESIDE TOUR JERSEY INCLUDING THE TOUR THE PENDLE WITCHES PRICE RESORT...WARNER BREAK PRICE BATTLE OF FLOWERS PRICE The Ribble Valley is a picturesque area with a rich £345 Surrounded by water, with a beach on your doorstep, £325 SPECTACULAR £485 landscape of rolling hillsides, charming villages, and this lovely resort is the perfect base for enjoying some Jersey has charmed generations of visitors – only 14 market towns, lying between the old mill towns of of the English south coast’s finest attractions, A Warner 5 DAYS 5 DAYS miles from the French coast, it has the continental flavour 6 DAYS Lancashire and the southern edge of the Yorkshire Dales. holiday offers something a bit extra…stunning scenery, of France while remaining part of Britain. Although only We enjoy a guided tour of Pendle Hill and the Lancashire fantastic live entertainment every evening, inclusive a small island, Jersey has so much to offer… sandy countryside to discover the history of the Pendle Witch trial. activities and first-class accommodation. beaches, rugged coastline, beautiful countryside and a YOUR HOTEL Best Western Plus Samlesbury Hotel, Samlesbury YOUR HOTEL Lakeside Coastal Resort, Hayling Island wide variety of attractions. A delightful 4* hotel with comfortably furnished en-suite bedrooms, A traditional coastal resort, offering a warm and friendly atmosphere In 1902, to celebrate the coronation of Kind Edward Vll and Queen equipped with TV, telephone, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making with a village feeling. Each of the classily furnished chalets is ensuite, Alexandra, Jersey decided to hold a parade. Large floats of up to 45 feet facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant serves a delicious with TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee-making facilities. The elegant compete for the Prix d’Honneur. The fresh flowers are predominately freshly prepared menu and hearty Lancashire breakfast. There is a large cabaret restaurant offers excellent cuisine, and the resort’s exceptional chrysanthemums, which have been shipped in from the UK and Holland lounge bar area to relax in, and a fitness suite. leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, sauna, tennis courts, and locally-grown asters. The parade also includes marching bands championship-quality indoor bowls complex, archery range, pitch ‘n’ and takes place on two days – the first an afternoon parade, and the ITINERARY putt course, beauty salon, gift shop and games room. Live music and following evening a moonlight parade. entertainment is provided each evening. MONDAY We leave our home area and make our way north, with comfort YOUR HOTEL Mayfair Hotel, St Helier stops and lunch on route. We complete our journey into Lancashire, and to our ITINERARY A warm welcome awaits at this lovely 3* hotel, just a few minutes’ recommend a trip to Corbiere Lighthouse with its stunning hotel in Samlesbury, with time to settle in before dinner. walk from the centre of Jersey’s capital, St Helier. All rooms are ensuite, MONDAY We leave our home area and travel to Dorchester for lunch and views, which you can walk to when the tide is out. A regular bus TUESDAY Today as we are joined by an experienced local guide for a with TV, telephone and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors a chance to browse the shops. We continue to Hayling Island, arriving at and the restaurant serves a wide variety of dishes Leisure facilities service operates on the island and is useful for visiting the many coach tour of the beautiful Lancashire countryside to learn about its history, our resort with ample time to settle in and begin exploring before evening including the most famous Witch Trial in England – the Pendle Witch Trial of include an indoor pool and gym, and entertainment is provided each picturesque bays and harbours, or you may like to hire a car for 1622. Hear about the dark deeds and wicked plots as we visit where they dinner and our first evening of excellent entertainment entertainment. evening. the duration of your stay… the hotel can offer help with this if happened in an area changed very little in 400 years. After the light-hearted TUESDAY The morning is free for you to familiarise yourself with your required. There are also numerous venues on the island in which tour and time for lunch at Pendle Village Mill, we travel to Samlesbury Hall. new surroundings and enjoy some of the many facilities available in the ITINERARY to enjoy coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and Jersey ice cream! Its beautiful exterior decoration is a breath-taking sight, as you step into the hotel. Join us if you wish for an afternoon excursion to nearby Chichester black and white half-timbered medieval manor house. We enjoy a fascinating with time to browse the shops and have afternoon tea. TUESDAY We leave our home area, after a possible early departure, THURSDAY The highlight of our tour – the Battle of Flowers – guided tour of the house, packed with entertaining stories of residents and (time to be advised) and make our way east to Poole for the ferry takes place today, and we have included a ticket in a seated area visitors to the Hall. WEDNESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make the short journey to crossing to St Helier. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by a hotel to allow you to enjoy in comfort one of the highlights in Jersey’s Portsmouth’s celebrated dockyard, home to HMS Victory and the Mary WEDNESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way south to the Rose. You may like to visit the Royal Naval and D-Day Museums, the Blue representative and taken to your hotel. The representative will act calendar: a spectacle of flower-covered floats, musicians, dancers Lancastrian town of Bury, where the award-winning market has hundreds Reef Aquarium, the Gunwharf Quay – a modern waterfront shopping, as your point of contact for the duration of your stay on the island, and entertainers. The grand parade takes place during the day, but of stalls to browse. You may like to visit the Fusilier Museum or the Bury eating and entertainment centre – or the Spinnaker Tower, which rises and he or she will be available each day to offer you advice on tomorrow (Friday) the moonlight parade begins at 9.00pm, when Transport Museum or sit back and enjoy lunch in one of the town’s many cosy 170m and offers wonderful views across to the Isle of Wight (weather things like attractions and car hire. Dinner this evening is followed by the flower-covered floats are further festooned with thousands cafes. This afternoon we board a steam train for a scenic journey along the permitting). We return to our hotel in time for dinner and another evening East Lancashire Railway, which historically connected the old mill towns along entertainment. of lights; a truly magical sight and a fitting finale to this floral of live entertainment the Irwell valley, past quaint villages and rural landscapes to the old cotton WEDNESDAY – SATURDAY Each day is free for you to spend extravaganza. If you would like to purchase tickets to the evening town of Rawtenstall. THURSDAY Join us this morning as make our way a little further north exploring Jersey’s wonderful coastline and inland attractions. Perhaps parade, please let us know at time of booking. THURSDAY This morning we make the short journey to the ancient Saxon to the tranquil market town of Winchester, the capital of the Wessex kingdom of Alfred the Great. There are many interesting sights, including you’d like to visit the Jersey War Tunnels; parts are preserved as they SUNDAY Sadly it’s today time to leave Jersey. Your hotel town of Clitheroe, in the heart of the Ribble Valley. The 12th century castle is were left after World War II. Other worthwhile attractions include representative will inform you of the necessary details, including said to be the smallest Norman castle in England and is home to a museum the cathedral and the Great Hall, home to King Arthur’s round table. With and 16 acres of landscaped gardens. Enjoy the panoramic views across the time to enjoy lunch and browse the shops we return to our resort with the Living Legend, the zoo and Mont Orgueil Castle. We also highly when you’ll need to leave the hotel to be taken by coach to the Ribble Valley and Pendle Hill from the castle keep. We continue to the market the remainder of the day free to continue to enjoy some of the wonderful ferry port for the return crossing to Poole. On arrival, you will be town of Skipton, the southern edge of the Yorkshire Dales for lunch and time facilities and activities before a final evening dinner and entertainment. met by a Blakes coach and driver, who will return you to your to explore the quaint cobbled streets, 900 year old castle, ruined abbey or FRIDAY Sadly it’s now time to leave our resort and journey back towards home area. maybe enjoy a gentle boat ride along the Leeds-Liverpool canal. the West Country, stopping in Salisbury with ample time to enjoy lunch, FRIDAY Sadly we leave our hotel after breakfast and begin our homeward browse the shops and maybe visit the cathedral. We complete our journey, with comfort and lunch stops on route. We complete our journey back homeward journey, arriving early-evening. PRICE INCLUDES: to the West Country arriving early evening. n 5 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast PRICE INCLUDES: n Return ferry ticket from Poole n PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Hotel transfers in Jersey SUPPLEMENTS: n Ticket to Battle of Flowers day parade n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Use of leisure facilities at the resort No single supplement (Max 4) n Coach Transport to and from Poole n Guided Coach Tour of Pendle Hill n All coach travel Entrance to attractions in Portsmouth n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: n Entrance & Guided Tour of Samlesbury Hall Upgrade to Harbour Suites £80.00 per person Ticket to the moonlight parade £18.00 n Ticket for East Lancashire Railway (Harbour Suites include separate lounge with sofa, SUPPLEMENTS: No single supplement (Max 2 singles) n All coach travel landscaped patio with garden furniture, robe Single supplement £84.00 & slippers & bottle of wine on arrival day) Additional singles (subject to availability £185.00 Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £35.00

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AMSTERDAM – TOUR JUST LONDON TOUR LITTLE TRAINS & TOUR TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL PRICE London… not just the Capital of England, but a city full PRICE BOATS OF AUSTRIA PRICE of so much history, and so many attractions, theatres, Amsterdam is host to a spectacular maritime event, £ shops and so much more that a day or a weekend is £ The Austrian Tyrol has an outstanding landscape with £645 connecting the past, present and future with the 345 never enough. With this tour you organise what you 275 breathtaking scenery, waterfalls and majestic mountains. prestigious Tall Ships Festival. Every five years up to 4 DAYS want to do and where you want to go and also stay in 4 DAYS What better way to explore this area than by using the 8 DAYS 600 vessels sail into the historic Dutch capital of a luxurious 4* hotel in Central London, close to the local transportation of years gone-by. We hope you will Amsterdam including the iconic Tall Ships together with transport network. enjoy this nostalgic way of travelling and return home heritage fleets and Naval vessels for a special festival with some wonderful memories. atmosphere along the harbour front. YOUR HOTEL Copthorne Tara Hotel, London Kensington A luxuriously appointed 4* hotel located in the heart of Kensington, YOUR HOTEL Ferienhotel, Söll YOUR HOTEL Apollo Hotel, Papendrecht tucked away in a quiet road off High Street Kensington, near to the Surrounded by rolling hills just a short stroll from the cafés in Söll’s A warm welcome is assured at this locally rated 4* hotel. Each of the Royal Albert Hall, Hyde Park, Kensington Palace & Natural History centre, this family-run 3* hotel is traditionally furnished for a true comfortably furnished bedrooms is en-suite and well equipped with Museum. All rooms are ensuite with satellite TV, telephone, Wi-Fi access Tyrolean atmosphere. Each of the comfortable rooms is ensuite, with telephone, TV, safe and Wi-Fi access. The restaurant serves a delicious and tea & coffee-making facilities. There is a lift to all floors and the TV and hairdryer. A lift serves all floors. The restaurant offers a tasty freshly prepared seasonal menu and the bar area provides a cosy place restaurant serves an excellent buffet breakfast. traditional menu, and leisure facilities include a pool, gym and outdoor to relax with a drink in the evening. terrace from which to enjoy the mountain scenery. may like to take the Hochsöll funicular to the top of the mountain, ITINERARY where you’ll find a chapel with a famous wind harp. This afternoon ITINERARY ITINERARY enjoy coffee and cake with our hosts. FRIDAY After an early departure, we make our way to Dover, FRIDAY We leave the West Country and make with comfort stops en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We SATURDAY After an early departure we make our way to Dover, with WEDNESDAY Today we travel down to Jenbach, where we join our way to London, stopping for coffee en route. comfort stops en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We then continue complete our journey, arriving at our hotel in Papendrecht with We arrive at our hotel where, after checking in, the the original Lake Achen cog railway for the journey up to Seespitz. time to settle in before dinner this evening. to our overnight accommodation in Aachen, arriving in time for the The railway dates from 1889 and the steam engines are some of remainder of the day is then free for you to spend evening meal. the oldest in the world still to be used for public transport. The SATURDAY Join us today as we make our way to the medieval as you please and chose an evening meal at a SUNDAY This morning we continue our journey through Germany and train winds its way up above the Inn Valley to its destination – Lake town of Delft, perhaps most famous for its royal blue earthenware. Achen, the largest Alpine lake in the Tyrol. With time to enjoy lunch The historic centre is easy to explore on foot with narrow streets restaurant of your choice. into Austria, to our hotel, where we stay for the next five nights, arriving and quiet canals. The old church dates from 13th century and is with time to settle in before dinner. in Pertisau, we later enjoy a short boat cruise along the beautiful SATURDAY – SUNDAY Each day is free for you shores of Achensee to Scholastika. On our return journey, we stop in the resting place of the famous Dutch painter, Vermeer. The grand MONDAY This morning we journey on the nostalgic Ziller Valley narrow Gothic architecture of the East Port (Oostpoort) is seen in many to continue exploring as you please. There are a the delightful town of Rattenberg – famous for its glass and crystal gauge train from Jenbach, to the popular holiday resort of Mayrhofen, workshops demonstrating stunning creations. Dutch old paintings. You may also like to visit one of the town’s great many museums along with numerous other where there will be time to sample the local cuisine. Mayrhofen is well- museums or take a gentle boat ride along the canals to experience THURSDAY Join us today as we travel via the alpine resort of Delft from the water’s edge. The centre is full of charming cafes to attractions, like the Shard, London Eye, the Tower known for its excellent ski conditions, but the town itself has a lovely laidback atmosphere. We return to Söll via and Kirchberg in Kitzbühel and over the scenic Thurn Pass, to the neighbouring enjoy lunch and shops to pick up a souvenir of the famous Delft of London, Madame Tussauds, St Paul’s Cathedral province of Salzburgerland. Our journey continues down the blue pottery! Tyrol, completing our circular scenic day out with time to relax before and the Dungeons – to name just a few! You may dinner. Valley to the pretty town of , nestled on the shores of SUNDAY After breakfast, we make our way to the centre of also like to book tickets to tour one of the Royal lovely Lake Zell. With time to wander through the medieval centre Amsterdam, where you have the whole day to enjoy the “Set Sail” Palaces – Buckingham Palace, Clarence House, or TUESDAY The whole day is free for you to spend as you please. The and along the lake shore, you may like to take a boat trip on the lake. Tall Ships festival along the harbour front (free entry). The Dutch hotel have arranged a guided village walk for those who wish, to help This evening we enjoy a farewell dinner. Kensington Palace. Perhaps you’d rather see one familiarise yourself with your new surroundings. Enjoy exploring the have a rich historical tradition of sailing and this large nautical FRIDAY Sadly we today bid a fond farewell to Austria, with comfort event attracts ships of all shapes and sizes from around the world, of the West End’s top shows or take an open-top enchanting village of Söll at the foot of the Hohe Salve Mountain. You assembling on the Ij Lake behind Amsterdam’s Central Station. stops en route, to our overnight accommodation in Metz, arriving in bus tour or boat trip to see the best views and time for the evening meal. The centre of the city is easily accessible on foot and whilst here, learn about the history of the city. There are also you may also like to take a gentle canal boat cruise, or perhaps SATURDAY We resume our homeward journey to Calais, for the visit some of Amsterdam’s most popular attractions such as Anne countless opportunities for retail therapy, along return ferry crossing to Dover. We then continue to the West Country, Frank House Museum, art galleries or take a stroll across bridges with many cafés and restaurants in which to have arriving early/mid-evening. and footpaths to admire the beautiful architecture and peaceful coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. waterways. MONDAY We leave London late morning and PRICE INCLUDES: MONDAY We leave our hotel this morning for the homeward n 7 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast journey to Calais, for the return ferry crossing to Dover. We return to the West Country, again with a comfort n Ziller Valley Steam Train ticket continue to the West Country, with comfort stops en route, arriving stop en route, arriving early evening. n mid/late-evening. Lake Achen Cog Railway ticket n Boat cruise from Pertisau to Sholastika n Guided village walk in Söll PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n Afternoon coffee and cake 1 day n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast n 3 Nights’ Bed & Full English Breakfast n Gala dinner on last night n Ferry crossings n All coach travel n Ferry crossings SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £50.00 (Max 2) n All coach travel n All coach travel Single supplement £65.00 Single supplement £154.00 Subsequent singles £110.00 Travel insurance £31.00 Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £39.00

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IRELAND...KILLARNEY TOUR CHESHIRE – STEAM TRAINS, TOUR CAMBRIDGE & TOUR & THE RING OF KERRY PRICE CANALS & BOATS PRICE THE NATIONAL STUD PRICE Ireland’s beauty is legendary, from the lush, green Cheshire offers some of the country’s most picturesque The county of Cambridgeshire covers a large part of pastures to the deep, lakes and the rolling hills. The £575 scenery, and tranquil rivers and canals. Join us as we £335 East Anglia, with its cathedral cities, elegant towns, £345 Kingdom of Kerry is renowned for its natural explore a region with its heritage cities and charming countryside and natural Fenlands. The city 7 DAYS 5 DAYS 5 DAYS magnificence of colourful contrasts, rugged coastline beautiful waterways. of Cambridge is steeped in history and culture, and and dramatic mountain views. YOUR HOTEL Mercure Chester Woodhey House famous for its University, lazy waterways and majestic cathedral. Newmarket is home to the National Stud Farm which YOUR HOTEL The Killarney Towers Hotel, Killarney Hotel, Chester showcases British Thoroughbred breeding at its very best, producing A fabulous 4* hotel situated in the heart of Killarney. All rooms are en A delightful 3* hotel situated in quiet rural surroundings, and a short champion racehorses for the future. suite, with TV, wifi access, hairdryer and tea & coffee-making facilities. walk from the nearby village of Little Sutton. Each en-suite bedrooms There is a lift to all floors, and the excellent leisure facilities include are furnished with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee making YOUR HOTEL Marriott Hotel, Huntingdon an indoor pool.. Excellent Irish cuisine is followed by traditional Irish facilities. There is a lift to most rooms. The restaurant serves a delicious A modern 4* hotel. Each en-suite bedroom is comfortably furnished entertainment each evening. evening menu and hearty breakfast. Leisure facilities include an indoor with TV, telephone, Wi-Fi access, hairdryer and tea & coffee making swimming pool. facilities. The restaurant serves a freshly prepared menu and hearty breakfast. Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, fitness ITINERARY gym & sauna. ITINERARY SUNDAY We leave the West Country and make our way, into Wales and on to Pembroke, with, for the afternoon crossing to Rosslair. After MONDAY We leave our home area and journey north, with stops for coffee ITINERARY century magnificent Victorian mansion, one of Ireland’s leading and lunch on route, arriving at our hotel with time to settle in and enjoy docking in Ireland, we travel to our overnight hotel in Waterford or dinner. MONDAY We make our way towards East Anglia, with comfort stops and Wexford for dinner. stately homes. situated close to the shores of Muckross Lake lunch on route, and travel to our hotel, with time to relax and maybe make TUESDAY Join us today as we make the short journey north to Seacombe and set against the stunning beauty of Killarney National Park. use of the leisure facilities before dinner. MONDAY We leave our hotel and make our way west, stopping The elegantly furnished rooms portray the lifestyles of the landed and embark upon a truly memorable cruise inland along the 35 mile stretch of the Ship Canal, complete with live commentary offering an TUESDAY Join us today as we travel just across the border into Suffolk, somewhere interesting for coffee and lunch en route. We later make gentry, while downstairs in the basement you can experience the our way to our hotel in Killarney, where dinner and our first evening of insight into the dramatic history of one of Britain’s major waterways. We travel to the historic market town of Bury St Edmunds with time to explore this working conditions of the servants employed in the House. The through locks, under bridges, passing historical buildings, industrial landscape architectural delight with its medieval streets, Georgian & Regency traditional Irish entertainment awaits us. Gardens are renowned world-wide for their beauty which include and beautiful countryside, as we get a sense of how this spectacular canal’s architecture and a glorious cathedral and Abbey gardens. With many shops an extensive water garden and an outstanding rock garden hewn construction shaped England’s northwest. Refreshments are available on to browse, and numerous cafes to enjoy lunch. This afternoon we make TUESDAY We’re guaranteed some magnificent scenery today as we board through the journey, lasting approximately 5 – 6 hours. embark upon an unforgettable, leisurely tour around the spectacular out of natural limestone. Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and four our way across the Fenlands to Ely, one of the most important cathedral Ring of Kerry which has deservedly earned its reputation as one of the of the princes and princesses stayed at the mansion for WEDNESDAY After breakfast we make the journey north to the town of cities in England. Whilst in Ely you may also like to visit Oliver Cromwell’s Bury, with time to browse the shops or stroll around the famous market hall, House, the majestic cathedral nearby, and the Stained-Glass Museum most beautiful regions in Ireland. The route of a 179km loop starts, 2 nights in 1861. or maybe the Bury Transport Museum which its beautifully restored vehicles, housed inside. and ends, in Killarney, passing through lively villages with bustling THURSDAY After a traditional Irish breakfast, we travel around original artefacts and interactive exhibits, and enjoy lunch in one of the pubs, charming bookshops and pretty cafés. The striking coastline is numerous restaurants or cafes. This afternoon we board the East Lancashire WEDNESDAY After breakfast we make the short journey to the centre the breathtaking Dingle Peninsula. Unlike the Ring of Kerry, where of Cambridge where you have the whole day to explore the University city overlooked by an enchanting amalgamation of hills, cliffs, and lakes. Railway for a steam train ride across the Irwell Valley, through tunnels and the cliffs tend to dominate the ocean, it’s the ocean that dominates over , arriving in Rawtenstall, a historic textile town with cobbled and its attractions. You may like to visit the renowned Fitzwilliam Museum, We will stop for coffee, lunch and photographs en route… don’t forget the smaller Dingle Peninsula. The opal-blue waters surround the streets. or the new shopping areas with all the favourite High Street brands you your camera! would expect to find. Or you may like to see the city as it is meant to green hills and golden sands which once was the setting for the THURSDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make the short drive to Northwich for a ride on the , one of the greatest monuments to be seen, and take a leisurely punt along the River Cam, passing age-old WEDNESDAY The whole day is free for you to spend as you please… film Ryan’s daughter. Once again we stop for coffee, lunch and colleges with immaculate lawns. you may like to explore the classically Irish town of Killarney via photographs en route. We pause at Slea Head, the most westerly Britain’s last . Known as the Cathedral of Canals, we begin with a relaxing 30-minute pleasure cruise to Northwich town with a an hour-long cart ride, or take a boat trip on a nearby lake? Only a mainland point in Europe, with splendid views. THURSDAY Today we enjoy a guided tour at the Newmarket National commentary whilst on board. We remain on board for a guided tour through Stud Farm to learn about the excellent breeding programme of British short bus or taxi ride away is Muckross House and Gardens, a 19th FRIDAY Sadly, we today leave Killarney and make our way back the Boat Lift – a 60-foot high hydraulic lift system, built in 1875, which Thoroughbred racehorses. See the foaling unit, the nursery paddocks with across Ireland’s lovely countryside to Waterford with time to browse narrow boats. There is also a visitors’ centre with an interactive the mares and foals and the superb Stallion unit to see up close these exhibition, shop and café. This afternoon we visit Port Sunlight a unique and beautiful animals. We continue to the picturesque medieval market town the town, before arriving at our overnight hotel in time for dinner. beautiful 19th century village and gardens which was created by William Hesker Lever for his ‘Sunlight Soap’ factory workers. We are joined by a local of Saffron Walden with a rich history and interesting old buildings. To- SATURDAY We leave our hotel and travel back to Rosslair for guide for an informative tour about how it was to work and live here during gether with St Mary’s church, one of the most beautiful in Essex, there is a the return ferry crossing to Pembroke. We complete our homeward the village’ heyday! delightfully restored Victorian garden containing a yew maze hedge. With time to enjoy lunch and explore the town, we return to our hotel. journey, with a comfort stop en route, arriving early evening. FRIDAY After breakfast we leave our hotel and begin our journey south. With comfort stops en route, we reach the West Country early evening. FRIDAY Sadly, we leave our hotel and travel homewards, with comfort PRICE INCLUDES: and lunch stops on route, completing our journey home to the West Country, arriving early/mid-evening. n 6 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast PRICE INCLUDES: n Ferry crossings n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast PRICE INCLUDES: n All coach travel n SUPPLEMENTS: n n Steam Train journey on East Lancashire Railway 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Entrance to Muckross House & Gardens n n Anderton Boat Lift ticket & Canal Boat Cruise National Stud Farm Guided Tour Cart ride / boat trip in Killarney SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: n n All coach travel Single supplement £165.00 Guided tour of Port Sunlight Single supplement £60.00 Single supplement £92.00 Travel insurance £37.00 n All coach travel Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £21.00

66 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 67 Carmargue Horses TOUR 10 CRUISING THROUGH BURGUNDY – PRICE DAY £1735 TOUR RIVERS RHÔNE & SAÔNE 10 DAYS NEW Friday 21st – Sunday 30th August

We are delighted to introduce our first Croisi Europe River Cruise aboard their MS Rhone Princess, as we experience the charming region of Temple of Burgundy to the beautiful Carmargue River Delta, on the Mediterranean Augustus, coast. This relaxing river cruise takes in some of the region’s most historic Vienne cities, stunning landscapes and natural wonders as we traverse the Rivers Rhône & Saône. YOUR SHIP MS Rhone Princess Introducing one of Croisi Europe’s modern ships, the MS Rhone Princess guided tour of the Carmargue, the natural environment is a 2 deck vessel plus a sun deck. Each comfortably furnished cabin has where rivers, marshes and ponds provide habitats for an en-suite toilet & shower and is furnished with TV, telephone, safe, air- conditioning and Wi-Fi access. There is stair access between decks and the pink flamingoes, black bulls and the famous indigenous reception, restaurant and lounge bar are all located on the upper deck. Carmargue horses. Discover the salt and rice fields that Carmargue Flamingoes make the area so well known, plus we visit an authentic FRIDAY Breakfast is served this morning as we continue manade (bull breeding farm) as we learn about the work our cruise north, towards Tournon. Located in the heart of the manadier and how they skillfully work with the of the Rhône Valley, the gateway to Provence, join us animals. This evening’s dinner is followed by traditional for a walking tour through the historic centre with its Provençal entertainment. monuments and medieval alleyways. We return to the ship MONDAY Today we enjoy an excursion to Cluny Abbey, for our final evening’s cruising and a farewell gala dinner the largest church in Western Christianity until the with entertainment. MS Rhone Princess completion of Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome. We return SATURDAY We disembark our ship after breakfast and to our ship and set sail this afternoon for Vienne, arriving FRIDAY We leave the West Country early morning and make our way north, with comfort stops and lunch on whilst dinner is served this evening. journey east, with a comfort stop en route, to Dover for route, to our overnight hotel in Laon, arriving with time to the ferry crossing to Calais. We continue our overnight TUESDAY Join us this morning if you wish for a guided relax before dinner and an evening at leisure. walking tour of Vienne to discover this delightful Roman accommodation in Laon, arriving with time to freshen up SUNDAY After breakfast we continue our journey back to city, hidden from view from the banks of the Rhône River. before dinner. Calais for the short sea crossing to Dover. We arrive back Discover the Roman theatre, one of the largest in Europe, SATURDAY After breakfast we continue our journey in the West Country mid-evening. the exterior of the Temple of Augustus and Livia and south through France, with comfort and lunch stops on the exterior of the Cathedral of St Maurice, before we route, to Lyon where we board our ship with time to return to the ship for lunch. We sail this afternoon in the Papal Palace Avignon before a welcome cocktail reception and this evening’s direction of Arles. dinner. THURSDAY Arriving alongside the banks of the River SUNDAY Join us today for a guided tour of Lyon by coach Aerial view Rhône in Avignon, we leave the ship on foot for a guided and on foot, starting at the Fourvière Basilica, then on of Arles tour of the old town of Avignon to experience an array to the historic “traboules” narrow passageways that are of historic monuments, plus a visit to the interior of the typical of the city and enjoy free time in the heart of the exquisite Pope’s Palace, known as the capital of Christianity old town, before we return to our ship, docked along the during the Middle Ages, where we explore the interior backs of the Saône, where lunch is served on board. We staterooms, Pope’s private apartments and terrace with set sail this afternoon as we gently cruise to Mâcon, with wonderful panoramic views across Avignon and the Rhône. an evening of dinner and dancing. We return to the ship and continue sailing north to Viviers, where we take a guided walking tour of the compact Lyon by night medieval town, housing France’s smallest cathedral, the WEDNESDAY After breakfast we enjoy a guided walking House of the knights and Towers of St Michel. tour of Arles where you will find a Roman Amphitheatre and St Trophimus Square with its cloister and church PRICE INCLUDES: n Guided walking tour of Vienne n n 2 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast in overnight hotels Guided walking tour of Arles on one of the famous pilgrimage routes to Santiago de n n 7 Nights’ Full board on MS Rhone Princess Tractor & Trailer tour of Olive Oil Farm n Compestela. We end our tour at the Roman baths of n Welcome cocktail reception on MS Rhone Princess Panoramic Guided tour of the Carmargue & visit to Bull Farm n Constantine, then join a coach and travel to Tarascon to n Continental breakfasts on boat Guided walking tour of Avignon including entrance to the Pope’s Palace n n Unlimited selected drinks from noon to midnight on board Guided walking tour of Viviers a Provencal Country House with a large orchard of olive n n Entertainment each evening Guided walking tour of Tournon trees for an authentic tractor & trailer tour around the n Ferry crossings SUPPLEMENTS: n Gala Dinner on last night on MS Rhone Princess Single supplement £489.00 n estate and learn about the cultivation and production of n Guided city tour of Lyon (by coach & on foot) All coach travel Upper Deck Cabin supplement £165.00 per person this delicate olive oil. We return to the ship in Arles by n Excursion to Cluny Abbey Travel insurance TBA coach for lunch. This afternoon we experience a panoramic Deposit £250.00 per person

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SWITZERLAND – NESTLÉ TOUR BBC COUNTRYFILE (LIVE) TOUR STATELY HOMES & RIVERSIDE TOUR AMONGST THE GLACIERS PRICE BBC Countryfile Live is moving to its new home in PRICE RETREATS OF OXFORDSHIRE PRICE Windsor Great Park in 2020. Its new Berkshire location The Swiss Alps is a truly spectacular location for a £745 will feature many of the shows favourite events including £139 Join us for a new tour to 4 of the loveliest shire £355 summer tour with a superb mountain resort hotel. Enjoy the farmyard, the Countryfile Kitchen, the Dog Lovers counties in England, which offers a blend of historical towns and cities, beautiful surrounding countryside all things Swiss with a tour of the Gruyere cheese factory 8 DAYS Arena and the BBC Countryfile presenters on the Main 2 DAYS 5 DAYS and Nestlé chocolate factory together with a vintage Stage. With so much to see, this promises to be yet and peaceful riverside locations. style train journey and stunning alpine landscapes another firm favourite on the British countryside calendar. YOUR HOTEL Shillingford Bridge Hotel, throughout the tour. YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, London Heathrow, Heathrow Wallingford YOUR HOTEL Central-Residence Hotel, Leysin A modern 4* hotel. All rooms are en-suite with TV, Wi-Fi access and A delightful 3* hotel ideally located on the banks of the River Thames. A delightful 3* hotel decorated in the scenic Swiss style. All bedrooms tea & coffee making facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant Each en-suite bedroom is furnished with TV, Wi-Fi access and tea & are ensuite, with TV & hairdryer, and some boast views across the valley. serves a delicious choice menu and generous breakfast. coffee making facilities. The restaurant offers a fabulous vista across There is a lift to all floors. The traditionally decorated restaurant serves the River Thames, with a delicious evening menu and hearty breakfast. locally sourced food and enjoys fabulous views across the valley floor The lounge bar provides a quiet area to relax. ITINERARY and mountains beyond. Leisure facilities include a large bar/lounge heated indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna and steam room, or enjoy an area, indoor pool, sauna and gym. afternoon drink on the hotel terrace with a picturesque mountain SATURDAY We leave the West Country, with a ITINERARY backdrop. comfort stop on route, to the grounds of Windsor SUNDAY We leave the West Country and make our way to Blenheim Palace. a ITINERARY WEDNESDAY Join us this morning as we make our way to the monumental country mansion in the Cotswolds, the historic family home to the mountain village of Gruyeres for a visit to the famous Cheese Factory Great Park for the BBC Countryfile Live show. Duke of Marlborough and the only non-royal house in England to hold the title of a SATURDAY After an early departure we make our way to Dover, with a palace. Explore the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, as you wander through the comfort stop en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We then continue where this Swiss mild cheese has been produced for centuries. We This traditional outdoor country show is packed opulent State Rooms, and intimate chapel before discovering the formal gardens to our overnight hotel in Laon, with time to freshen up before the continue into the medieval centre of Gruyeres to explore the quaint and grounds with a butterfly house and a two-mile yew tree maze. There is a gift evening meal. cobbled village with its imposing castle and enjoy a relaxing lunch, with arena shows, animal displays, countryside shop and restaurant to enjoy a relaxing lunch. We complete our journey to our SUNDAY We today continue our journey through France and into before we re-join the coach and make our way to the nearby Callier- talks, cookery demonstrations, live music and hotel, settling in before dinner. Switzerland. Travelling through some stunning mountain scenery, we Nestlé chocolate factory for an interactive guided tour and that all trade stands, together with Adam Henson’s farm MONDAY Join us today as we explore two charming riverside towns. We begin our reach our hotel in the hilltop village of Leysin with time to freshen up important chocolate sampling! day visiting Henley-On-Thames, famous for its Royal Regatta and fringe festivals. Its before evening dinner. THURSDAY Today we travel along the Col du Pillon to embark on a animals, sheep shows, falconry flying and British historic centre is just a few strides from the riverbank where you may like to take cable car journey to Scex Rouge (known as Glacier 3000) where we a leisurely boat ride or visit the River & Rowing Museum. With time to enjoy lunch, MONDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way down to Wildlife exhibitions. We later travel on to our we continue to Marlow, a historic river crossing location with its landmark 19th will experience a spectacular panorama of no fewer than 24 snow- the stunning setting of Lake Geneva to the charming town of Vevey, hotel, for dinner and an evening at leisure. century suspension bridge. Explore the shops along the town’s oldest streets which affectionately known as one of the “Pearls of the Swiss Riviera”, the capped mountains including the Eiger, Jungfrau and Matterhorn. lead down to the water’s edge and stroll along the with its view of the weir town is lined with elegant hotels and flower decked promenades, it was Enjoy lunch in the restaurant at the summit or for the more and bridge. adventurous you may like to take a ride on the alpine coaster or walk SUNDAY After breakfast, we make our way into here that Charlie Chaplin spent his last 25 years. We continue along the TUESDAY Today we make our way to the University city of Oxford, affectionately lake to the chic town of Montreaux, famous for its annual Jazz Festival across the suspension bridge between two peaks! We later make Windsor with the day free to explore this historic named the “City of Dreaming Spires” owing to the architecture of the 38 colleges and where Freddie Mercury enjoyed his final years recording his last our way to the elegant town of Gstaad with its traffic free pedestrian town. You may like to visit the famous castle, in the medieval centre. With an array of attractions including the world-famous album. With plenty of cafes to enjoy lunch and flat promenades to stroll streets, boutiques and cafes. Late afternoon we board the beautiful Bodleian Library and Ashmolean Museum, together with over 1500 listed buildings along the water’s edge to enjoy this tranquil location. Belle Epoque Train for a vintage scenic journey back down to Lake the largest and oldest inhabited castle in the you can experience every major period of British architecture. You may like to take a Geneva, to Montreaux, where we re-join the coach and return to our sight-seeing bus tour around the city for an interesting guided tour or enjoy a little TUESDAY Today is free to enjoy the resort of Leysin with its friendly hotel. world and the Queen’s favourite weekend home. retail therapy in the vibrant shopping district. village centre filled with shops and cafes. You may like to take the cable Or perhaps enjoy a leisurely boat trip along the WEDNESDAY Today we travel to Highclere Castle, home to the current 8th Earl car to the top of the Berneuse mountain to marvel at the stunning FRIDAY Sadly we today leave our hotel and enjoy the scenic journey back into France, reaching our overnight hotel in Laon with time to & Countess of Carnarvon with plenty of time to explore the majestic state rooms, mountain scenery and lunch in the restaurant at the summit. Perhaps you Thames. With time to browse the shops and library, drawing room and bedrooms, all which will feel familiar to those avid Down- freshen up before the evening meal. might like to take advantage of the hotel’s leisure facilities with a large enjoy a relaxing lunch in one of the many cafes, ton Abbey viewers. This stunning castle is set in 1000 acres of landscaped parkland. SATURDAY After breakfast, we continue the journey back to Calais, and the Egyptian exhibition has links to the 5th Earl of Carnarvon who together with comfort stops en route, for the return ferry crossing to Dover. We restaurants or pubs, we later complete our with the archaeologist Howard Carter, famously discovered Tutankhamen’s tomb. then complete our homeward journey, arriving in the West Country The exhibition is filled with fascinating pieces from ancient Egypt, collected by the journey home, arriving early evening. Earl. The restaurant serves light lunches and afternoon teas. mid-evening. THURSDAY Sadly we leave our hotel and begin our homeward journey via the beautiful Cotswolds, stopping for lunch in Bourton-On-The-Water, a peaceful river- PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: side village with gift shops and traditional tearooms before completing our journey, n 7 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 1 Night Dinner, Bed & Breakfast arriving back in the West Country early evening. n Tour of the Gruyeres Cheese Factory n Entrance to BBC Countryfile Live Show n Guided tour of the Callier-Nestlé Chocolate Factory n All coach travel PRICE INCLUDES: n Vintage journey on the Belle Epoque Train n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n All coach travel n Entrance to Blenheim Palace, Park & Gardens SUPPLEMENTS: n Entrance to Highclere Castle Single supplement £40.00 for 1st 2 singles SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: n Subsequent singles £135.00 Single supplement £29.00 All coach travel Single supplement £40.00 Travel insurance £39.00 Travel insurance £14.00 Travel insurance £21.00

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SCANDINAVIAN HIGHLIGHTS TOUR wonderful Amalienborg Palace, the Little Mermaid, the old quarters VINTAGE CHARMS OF TOUR TWINWOOD (GLENN MILLER) TOUR PRICE narrow winding pedestrian streets and the pretty harbour area of DERBYSHIRE PRICE FESTIVAL & CAMBRIDGE PRICE OF DENMARK & SWEDEN Nyhavn. This afternoon is free for you to continue exploring at leisure As one of Europe’s smallest countries spread across a and enjoy lunch, or perhaps take a boat trip around the harbour. Sitting astride the backbone of England, Derbyshire In August 1944, Glenn Miller and his orchestra £1095 boasts some of the country’s finest landscapes. The £385 performed at RAF Twinwood Airfield, and later that £275 number of islands, Denmark is full of scenic landscapes MONDAY Join us today as we travel east, across the mighty and a long coastline that stretches along the North Sea wonderful scenery of the Peak District National Park is year the great bandleader took his final flight from there. 9 DAYS Øresund Bridge into Sweden where we visit the Swedish open-air hard to rival and the rolling hillsides of the Derbyshire 5 DAYS The annual Twinwood Festival (formerly Glenn Miller 4 DAYS & Baltic Sea. We also cross into neighbouring Sweden, museum to experience a wide variety of Sweden’s history from basic across the mighty Oresund Bridge to the compact city of Dales are dotted with picturesque villages and bustling Festival) is now the best Vintage music festival in wooden huts to grand 17th century houses and a treasure trove of market towns. the country. Lund & visit a living museum to experience Sweden’s past and present. artefacts through the ages to discover the Swedish way of life over YOUR HOTEL YOUR HOTEL YOUR HOTEL Scandic Sydhavnen Hotel, Copenhagen the centuries. We re-join the coach and make the short journey into Hallmark Hotel Midland, Derby The Bedford Centre Hotel, Bedford A contemporary 3* hotel close to parkland and a marina in the the heart of Lund, a compact city with quiet corners and beautiful A centrally located 4* hotel, Britain’s first purpose-built railway hotel, A modern 3* hotel ideally situated just across from the River Ouse, near where Queen Victoria resided when visiting Derby. All rooms are ensuite the town centre. All rooms are en-suite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer, Sydhavnen district of the city. All rooms are en-suite and well furnished buildings, buzzing market squares, the botanical gardens and Lund with TV, hairdryer, air conditioning and Wi-Fi access. There is a lift to with TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. A lift serves all safe, Wi-Fi access and tea and coffee-making facilities. There is a lift Cathedral. You will find an array of cafes to enjoy lunch and many floors and the restaurant serves a traditional menu. to all floors and the restaurant offers a varied evening menu and hot all floors. The restaurant serves a freshly prepared menu and a buffet delicatessans where you might like to sample the local cuisine. breakfast. Leisure facilities include a gym and sauna. buffet and continental breakfast. TUESDAY After breakfast we make our way north to Helsingør to ITINERARY visit the famous Kronberg Castle (better known as Hamlet’s Elsinore ITINERARY MONDAY We leave the West Country and journey north to our hotel, making ITINERARY Castle), set in a dramatic location, overlooking the sea. Here you can comfort stops en route, arriving with time to settle in before dinner. THURSDAY After an early departure, we make our way to Dover, with explore the Royal Apartments and underground casements where FRIDAY We leave the West Country and make our way to Oxford with comfort stops en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We then continue medieval soldiers lived during Danish sieges. After lunch we continue TUESDAY This morning as we make a scenic journey across the Peak District time to explore this wonderful city of Dreaming Spires. With time for to our overnight accommodation in Ghent, arriving in time for the our regal theme and visit Frederiksborg Castle, an impressive 17th National Park to the Crich Tramway Village. Step back in time as you enter a peri- sightseeing, shopping & enjoy a leisurely lunch, we continue to our od village complete with an old-fashioned sweet shop and tram depot, and many hotel, with time to settle in before the evening meal. evening meal. century castle built by the Danish King Christian IV, known as the other buildings which have been rescued and rebuilt from cities across the UK. FRIDAY After breakfast, we continue our journey, with regular comfort “Danish Versailles”. Located on three small islets, wander through The collection of vintage trams run through the village, transporting passengers SATURDAY Today we make the very short journey to the annual stops en-route, to our second overnight hotel in Northern Germany, to beautifully decorated rooms with royal portraits, furniture and out to the local countryside and back again. The indoor exhibitions take you on Twinwood Festival at the Twinwood Arena near Clapham, for a whole collections of historical items, and the stunning castle chapel and Neumunster, arriving in time for dinner. a journey through the history of the tram, including those run by horse, steam day of non-stop live music and attractions over the whole site. There Baroque Gardens. and electric. There is also a café and pub to enjoy lunch. This afternoon we travel SATURDAY After breakfast we travel to the harbour town of Puttgarden to Matlock Bath, a rpicturesque village set in the beautiful gorge of the River will be music from the 1920’s – 1940’s, to Rock ‘n’ Roll, Rhythm ‘n’ for the short ferry crossing to Rødby, Denmark. We continue to Roskilde, WEDNESDAY This morning we leave our hotel and make our way Derwent, where you may like to take the cable car to the Heights of Abraham Blues, Pop & Soul of the 1950’s – 1970’s for a spectacular vintage one of Denmark’s oldest cities, with a glorious Viking history dating back to the port of Rødby for the short ferry crossing back to Germany. with breath-taking views over the village below. musical journey. With music performed by well-known jazz bands and 1000 years. In medieval times the city was one of Northern Europe’s most We make a stop for lunch in the Hanseatic city of Lübeck with its orchestras, Country & Folk singers, Swing bands etc as well as living old town charm, historic monuments and cobbled winding alleyways WEDNESDAY Today we make our way south, via Leek, known locally as the important trading centres and the seat of Danish royalty, where many gateway to the Staffordshire moors and on to the picturesque town of Ash- history displays, museums, military and classic vehicles, trade stalls, Kings and Queens are buried in the red brick cathedral. You may also like leading to peaceful courtyards. Take a stroll around the harbour with bourne, with its handsome marketplace, Tudor & Georgian architecture and wind- dance classes and plenty of places to eat and much, much more… this to visit the famous Viking Ship Museum on the harbour front. We later its traditional boats and find a cosy café to enjoy lunch. We continue ing cobbled streets. With time to enjoy lunch and browse the shops, we make our really is an event for all swing, jazz and jive music fans. To enable you continue the short journey to our hotel in Copenhagen, arriving with time our journey to Bremen for our overnight accommodation, arriving in way to Kingsley and Froghall Station, where we board the Churnet Valley Railway to enjoy as much of the festival as possible, we will not return to our to settle in before dinner. time for dinner. for a steam train ride back to the era of the 1950’s, through Staffordshire’s rural countryside known as “Little Switzerland”, with riverside views, and heritage hotel until mid-evening (depending on the weather). SUNDAY Today we are joined by a knowledgeable guide for a morning’s THURSDAY Today we continue our journey through Germany and canals on our 11-mile round trip. into the Netherlands, to the pretty town of Delft, famous for its SUNDAY Today we make our way to the historic city of Cambridge. sight-seeing tour of Copenhagen by coach and on foot. During our THURSDAY After breakfast we make our way to the market town of Bakewell, Here you will find many museums and shops and the All Saints Market, tour we will experience some of the highlights of the city such as the traditional blue and white ceramics. With time to explore the historic town with its peaceful canals and elegant buildings, and perhaps home to the famous Bakewell Pudding – a 19th century jam tart which “went where local craftspeople sell their own handiwork. Or you may like wrong” and accidentally created a local delicacy. After lunch, we make the short enjoy a meal in a restaurant, before we travel to the Hook of Holland, to see the city as it is meant to be seen and take a leisurely boat trip, journey to Haddon Hall, a stunning English Tudor country house, one of the finest punting along the gentle River Cam! Stroll through the heart of the where we board our overnight ferry. examples of an existing fortified 12th century manor house, and home of Lord Manner, whose ancestral family have been in residence since 1567. The house city to admire many of the architectural splendours of University and FRIDAY We arrive in the port of Harwich early morning and continue College buildings, chapels and open green parklands to enjoy. our journey back to the West Country, with comfort stops on route, has been used in many TV series and films including “Jane Eyre” and Pride & Prejudice”, and has a magnificent banqueting hall, oak panelled long gallery, MONDAY We leave our hotel and travel to picturesque Bourton on arriving late afternoon/mid-evening. servants’ kitchen quarters and beautiful furnishings including Flemish, French and English tapestries, some once belonging to King Charles I. the Water – the most popular Cotswold village, often referred to as the PRICE INCLUDES: ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’. Whilst here you may like to visit the Model FRIDAY Sadly we leave our hotel after breakfast and begin our homeward Railway, the Motor Museum, or the pottery. There are also many gift n 7 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast in hotel accommodation journey, with comfort stops and lunch on route. We complete our journey back to shops and restaurants to enjoy lunch. We complete our homeward n 1 night ferry crossing (cabin only) the West Country arriving early evening. journey, stopping for tea on route, arriving early-evening. n Guided city tour of Copenhagen n Entrance to Kulturen Open Air Museum, Lund PRICE INCLUDES: n Entrance to Kronberg Castle n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast PRICE INCLUDES: n n Entrance to Frederiksborg Castle n Entrance to Crich Tramway Village 2 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n n Ferry crossings n Ticket for Churnet Valley Railway 1 Night Bed & Breakfast (Saturday) n n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: n Entrance to Haddon Hall Entrance to Twinwood Festival Meals on board overnight ferry SUPPLEMENTS: n SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel All coach travel Single supplement £318.00 Single supplement £40.00 Single supplement £105.00 Travel insurance £40.00 Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £19.00

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GREAT DORSET STEAM TOUR THE ISLES OF SCILLY TOUR NORFOLK...THE BROADS & TOUR LONDON’S MAIL RAIL & TOUR FAIR WEEKEND PRICE The Isles of Scilly sit 28 miles southwest of Lands End PRICE SANDRINGHAM PRICE ROYAL GREENWICH PRICE and enjoy an exceptionally mild climate. When you first We are delighted to repeat this immensely popular tour arrive, you may not realise just how much there is to Norfolk is one of England’s most picturesque counties. Experience the fascinating underground history of - The Great Dorset Steam Fair has been running for £145 £775 £355 £209 see and do! Each island has its own unique character Perhaps best known for its windmills and the Broads it London’s Royal Mail Train on the capital’s 100 year old more than 50 years and attracts visitors from far and and charm and offers its own treasure trove of offers a revitalizing getaway from the hustle and bustle postal railway and discover the maritime Royal wide. It is the world’s largest heritage and cultural 2 DAYS 6 DAYS 5 DAYS 3 DAYS adventures and experiences. There are a variety of of busy Britain. The Norfolk Broads is Britain’s largest Greenwich district situated along the banks of the event, showcasing Great Britain’s national industrial, beaches, and many different venues in which to protected wetland and it enjoys status equivalent to River Thames. agricultural and leisure history in the beautiful enjoy the local cuisine. a National Park. YOUR HOTEL Novotel Hotel, Greenwich Dorset countryside. YOUR HOTEL YOUR HOTEL Atlantic Hotel, St Mary’s Holiday Inn, Norwich City A luxuriously appointed modern 4* hotel. Each on the comfortable YOUR HOTEL Crown Hotel, Weymouth You are assured of a warm welcome at our chosen hotel, located in the A 3* hotel just a short distance from the city centre. All rooms are en-suite bedrooms is well equipped with TV, hairdryer, safe and tea A characterful hotel overlooking the historic fishing harbour and close heart of St Mary’s where the buildings are golden granite, the beaches en-suite with TV, telephone, hairdryer, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee & coffee making facilities. The restaurant serves a hearty cooked and to the town centre. Each en-suite bedroom is comfortably furnished are white, and both the coast and countryside are stunning all year making facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant serves a continental buffet breakfast and leisure facilities include a fitness suite with TV, telephone and tea & coffee making facilities. There is a lift to round. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & delicious choice menu and hearty breakfast. Leisure facilities include and jacuzzi spa. all floors. coffee facilities. Many enjoy uninterrupted views of the harbour. The a fitness suite and access to nearby Riverside Leisure Centre with restaurant serves excellent, locally-sourced food. swimming pool, steam room and sauna. ITINERARY ITINERARY FRIDAY We leave the West Country and make our way to ITINERARY ITINERARY London, stopping for coffee on route. We arrive at the Postal SATURDAY We leave our home area, with MONDAY We leave the West Country and make our way to Norfolk, Museum where we enjoy a short train ride on the historic Mail a comfort stop on route, and make our SATURDAY After an early departure we make our way to stopping for coffee and lunch en route and arriving at our hotel with time Penzance, where you will board the Scillonian III ferry for the to settle in relax before dinner. Rail, journeying below ground on board a miniature train through way to the Great Dorset Steam Fair. For the crossing to St Mary’s, the largest of the Scilly Isles. There are the original tunnels and platforms beneath Royal Mail’s Mount TUESDAY Join us today as we travel to Aylsham where we board the Pleasant sorting office. Learn how for 100 years how the workers steam enthusiast, there are many attractions refreshment facilities on board, and you may even see dolphins, Bure Valley Railway, Norfolk’s longest narrow-gauge heritage railway for a and trains kept the mail coursing through London for 22 hours porpoises or pilot whales. On arrival you will be met at the quay, journey through 9 miles of unspoilt countryside, to Wroxham, a beautiful including steam tractors, threshing machines each day. Across the road is the Postal Museum where you will and you and your luggage will be taken to the Atlantic Hotel, with town considered the capital of the Norfolk Broads. With time to browse and miniature steam engines. There are also the abundance of shops and enjoy lunch we board a boat to enjoy a discover one of Britain’s greatest inventions – The Post. Uncover many other rural attractions such as heavy the remainder of the afternoon free to settle in and familiarise picturesque circular cruise on the beautiful Norfolk Broads, one of the most our earliest social networking tool! See historic stamp collections, yourself with your new surroundings. An early evening welcome popular inland waterways in Europe, with full commentary as you relax quirky vehicles used to deliver mail, post office uniforms through horse displays, bygone times and crafts. With reception from the hotel management will be followed by a and enjoy the wonderful scenery. the ages and interesting exhibitions too. We continue to our hotel entertainment all day, arena events, vintage delicious three course dinner. WEDNESDAY This morning we make the short journey into the centre in central Greenwich, with time to settle in and choose a restaurant of Norwich with its splendid Norman cathedral and castle, built by the cars, trade stalls, food and drink and the SUNDAY – WEDNESDAY The hotel will organise a programme Normans as a Royal Palace 900 years ago. Now a museum and art gallery, of your choice for dinner tonight. largest travelling old-time fairground, there is of events to help you explore and enjoy all that the Scilly Isles have it is home to some of the most outstanding collections of fine art, and SATURDAY Today is free for you to explore Royal Greenwich plenty to keep all ages amused. We later make to offer. This will include two days of planned itineraries including in the magnificent Norman keep, models, computers, sound and video with its great park and World Heritage Maritime base. Home to guided walking tours of St Mary’s and Tresco, including boat fares bring history vividly to life. There are many shops, and restaurants to enjoy the Meridian Line, the Royal Observatory & Planetarium, National our way to our hotel for dinner, after which and entrance to Tresco Abbey Gardens. Remember to pack sturdy lunch. This afternoon you have a choice… to stay and continue exploring Norwich or travel with us to Great Yarmouth, a popular seaside resort with Maritime Museum, the Old Royal Naval College, London’s fabulous you may like to walk to the quay where there walking shoes. On the other two days you have free time to spend two promenades, shops to browse and cafés to enjoy afternoon tea. We Painted Hall and Queen’s House a cable car to the O2 arena is a lively music festival with outside bars and as you please, browsing the small selection of shops and exploring return to our hotel via the centre of Norwich. and the historic Cutty Sark the last remaining 19th century Tea food until late. at your leisure… or you may simply choose to relax, enjoy the THURSDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to Sandringham, Clipper ship, there is so much to do and see in this quiet suburb scenery and beaches and do nothing! A three-course dinner will be the private country retreat of Her Majesty the Queen. Built in 1870 of London’s capital. Greenwich Market is open seven days a week, SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast we served at the hotel each evening. for King Edward VII, the main rooms used by the Royal family when in lined with boutiques, galleries and cafes, so you don’t have to residence are open to the public, and you’ll have plenty of time to view travel far to experience such a fascinating corner of the city. return to the Great Dorset Steam Fair for a THURSDAY Sadly it’s now time to leave the Scilly Isles, and after them in addition to the 60 glorious acres of grounds and the museum second day to enjoy more of its attractions, lunch, you and your luggage will be taken back to the quay for the containing fascinating displays of Royal memorabilia. There is also a SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast we travel into central return ferry crossing to Penzance, where a Blakes coach and driver restaurant, shop and garden centre. London with the day free to explore more of the capital’s famous entertainment and events. We leave Dorset will be waiting to return you to your home area. FRIDAY It’s time to say goodbye to Norfolk as we begin our homeward attractions and vibrant shopping districts. We later make our late afternoon and make our journey back to journey. Stopping for coffee and lunch en route, we reach our home area journey back to the West Country, with a comfort stop en route, our home area. PRICE INCLUDES: early evening. arriving mid-evening. n 5 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n Return ferry ticket from Penzance PRICE INCLUDES: n Hotel Transfers at St Mary’s n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 1 Night Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 2 Nights’ Bed & Buffet English Breakfast n Welcome drink reception n Train ticket on Bure Valley Railway n 2 Day entrance to the Great Dorset Steam Fair n Entrance to the Postal Museum n Guided walking tours of St Mary’s and Tresco n Cruise on the Norfolk Broads n All coach travel n Ticket for London’s Mail Rail n Entrance to Tresco Abbey Gardens n Entrance to Sandringham House, SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel Single supplement £158.00 (Max 1) Grounds & Museum SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: No single supplement (Max 7) Sea view supplement £50.00 per person n All coach travel Single supplement £80.00 Single supplement £105.00 Travel insurance £14.00 Travel insurance £23.00 Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £16.00

74 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 75 TOUR 17 OUR GRAND RIVER CRUISE FOR 2020 – PRICE DAY £2365 TOUR THE DANUBE TO THE BLACK SEA 17 DAYS NEW Wednesday 2nd – Friday 18th September

Experience breath-taking views as we follow the course of the River Danube on its spectacular journey to the Black Sea. The mighty Danube St Sava rises in the Black Forest springs and travels for almost 1800 miles to the Church, Black Sea Delta, a wildlife haven for 300 species of European birds. Belgrade WEDNESDAY This morning our ship docks in the Austrian town of Discover some of Eastern Europe’s greatest treasures as we sail through Melk, which is filled with quaint cobbled streets and striking buildings, seven countries featuring stunning scenery including the picturesque Austrian Wachau Valley and the Iron Gate Gorge cutting through the Liberty Square, Novi Sad, Serbia and overlooked by the splendid monastic Melk Benedictine Abbey, Carpathian and Balkan Mountains for a truly unforgettable river cruise. which we have included a visit to. This afternoon we enjoy our last SATURDAY We arrive in the Serbian capital of Belgrade at lunchtime, relaxing day of cruising along the Danube towards the German border YOUR SHIP MS Arena The 4* MS Arena is an elegant and comfortable 3 deck ship. All en-suite where we are taken by coach to Serbia’s second largest city, Novi Sad, whilst the captain hosts a farewell dinner. cabins are outward facing, with floor to ceiling panoramic windows and nicknamed the “Athens of Serbia”. Experience the city’s highlights French balconies, equipped with TV, telephone hairdryer, safe, and air- including the Petrovaradin Fortress, dominating the city from the Melk Abbey conditioning, with an option to upgrade your cabin (subject to availability). banks of the Danube, and discover the historic neighbourhood of Reception and the Panorama restaurant serving a delicious menu are both Stari Grad. located on the main deck and the Ambassador’s Lounge & Bar on the upper deck, accessed by stairs. There is also a sun deck. main sights such as the huge fortress and St Sava, one of the biggest SUNDAY After overnight cruising we arrive in Mohacs, where churches in the world. We set sail after dinner, travelling east towards we enjoy an interesting city tour of Pecs, Hungary. Pecs has a Romania. microclimate due to its proximity between the Danube to the east and MONDAY Enjoy a full day cruising through the breath-taking scenery the River Drava to the west with a sheltered plain between, excellent of the Iron Gates, which is the largest river gorge in Europe carving a for fruit production. The city of Pecs has an illustrious past with many channel through the Carpathian Mountains. The views are spectacular museums and monuments. with the Derdap National Park on the southern side of the Danube in Serbia and the Portile de Fier Nature Park on the northern side in Romania, perfect scenery to admire from the comfort of the sun deck! TUESDAY The ship arrives in Ruse, the fifth largest city in Bulgaria, MS Arena and one of its most elegant cities full of exquisite architecture and leafy squares, with free time to explore before we set sail at lunchtime THURSDAY This morning we disembark in Passau after breakfast WEDNESDAY After an early departure we make our way east, with heading north towards Romania. a comfort stop on route, to Dover where we board a ferry to Calais. and bid a sad farewell to the MS Arena following a truly remarkable We continue our journey to Cologne, arriving at our overnight hotel in river cruise! We re-join our coach and travel to our overnight hotel time for dinner. near Cologne, arriving in time for dinner. THURSDAY After an early breakfast we leave Cologne and travel, FRIDAY After an early breakfast we continue our homeward journey, with comfort stops on route, to Passau, where we board our ship and traveling to Calais for the return ferry crossing to Dover, with comfort set sail, enjoying our first evening meal on board as we cruise towards stops on route, arriving back in the West Country early-mid evening. Austria, through the beautiful Wachau Valley. Szechenyi Square, Pecs, Hungary FRIDAY We arrive in Vienna just after lunch and join a local coach MONDAY We arrive in Budapest at breakfast time, with a city tour for a city tour, discovering baroque palaces, castles, grand squares of this popular city with time to explore traditional Buda and the and historic monuments. This evening’s dinner is served as we sail more cosmopolitan side of the river at Pest. See the fairytale towers of overnight towards Hungary. the Fishermans Bastion before we return to the ship to continue our SATURDAY Our ship arrives Kalosca this afternoon, with free time to cruise towards Austria. explore one of Hungary’s oldest towns, on the banks of the Danube, TUESDAY Following a relaxing day’s cruising, we arrive in the famous for its spice production of paprika and intricate handcrafted Iron Gates Gorge, River Danube Slovakian capital of Bratislava where we have included a guided embroidery. We sail overnight to Mohacs, on the Hungarian border to walking tour of the historic compact city, dominated by its castle Serbia. WEDNESDAY We arrive in Tulcea, Romania, (located near the border and unique suspension bridge. We also sample the local sweet white Cabin on board SUNDAY We wake cruising through Serbia, arriving after lunch in with Ukraine) at breakfast where we visit the Danube Delta Museum, chocolate known as “Makovka” with a poppy seed filling. the capital city, Belgrade, located on the confluence of the Sava & a fascinating museum and aquarium full of interesting information Danube rivers. Join us for a fascinating guided tour experiencing the about this wonderful natural area. We are transferred to a boat for PRICE INCLUDES: a trip around the Delta to view its spectacular scenery and amazing wildlife in Europe’s second largest delta, with lunch served on board. n 2 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast in overnight hotels n Walking tour of Bratislava with chocolate tasting, Solvakia n n We travel along the Danube to re-join our ship in Braila, one of 14 nights’ Full Board in outside cabins Entrance to Melk Abbey, Austria n (Packed lunch provided on excursion days) n Live entertainment each evening Romania’s largest river ports, and continue cruising overnight as we n Welcome Reception n In-house activities on some nights (quiz/bingo etc) begin our return journey. n Early morning tea & coffee n Captain’s farewell five-course dinner THURSDAY After breakfast we arrive in the picturesque city of n City tour of Vienna, Austria n Ferry crossings Oltenita, where we join a local coach for a city tour of Romania’s n City tour of Belgrade, Serbia n All coach travel capital city of Bucharest, with tree-lined boulevards and many famous n Visit to the Danube Delta Museum & Aquarium SUPPLEMENTS: landmarks including Parliament Palace, one of the largest buildings n Boat trip on the Danube Delta with lunch on board Single supplement £762.00 in the world! We are transferred by coach to Giurgiu, where we meet n City tour of Bucharest, Romania Main Deck Superior Cabin supplement £252.00 per person n City Tour of Novi Sad, Serbia Upper Deck Superior Cabin Supplement £497.00 per person our ship and continue sailing through the night. Travel insurance TBA n City tour of Pecs, Hungary (Superior Cabins have hotel style beds rather than fold-down beds) FRIDAY Relax and enjoy a whole day sailing through the spectacular n The Wachau Valley, Austria City tour of Budapest, Hungary Deposit £250.00 per person Iron Gate Gorge once more, letting the scenery drift by.

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THE VERY BEST OF SCOTLAND TOUR DELIGHTFUL DORSET TOUR BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS TOUR PRICE PRICE The stunning scenery and landscape of the Scottish PRICE & THE NEW FOREST Blackpool… It needs little introduction! The Highlands is perhaps some of the most dramatic in the Illuminations, the famous Tower, the Pleasure Beach, Dorset is one of southern England’s most popular sand, shops, shows, trams… fun, fun, fun! whole of the UK with lochs and crags, giving way to £725 holiday destinations with beautiful sandy coastlines, £345 £235 rugged mountain ranges and a dramatic coastline. Join bustling harbour towns and rolling countryside YOUR HOTEL Queens Hotel, Blackpool us as we travel north, south, east and west across 10 DAYS landscapes. The New Forest is another of the south’s 5 DAYS A traditional 3* hotel located on the Promenade by the 4 DAYS spectacular terrain of the Scottish Highlands and much-loved locations – England’s newest National Park, South Pier. Each comfortable en-suite bedroom is coastal towns. where wild ponies wander the roads between the many equipped with TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee making YOUR HOTEL Dornoch Hotel, Dornoch picturesque villages. facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant serves a delicious A delightful 3* hotel set in its own grounds. Each of the comfortable en- traditional evening menu and hearty breakfast, and the lounge bar YOUR HOTEL Suncliff Hotel, Bournemouth provides entertainment each evening. suite bedrooms are furnished with a TV, hairdryer, telephone and tea & A delightful 3* hotel located along the east cliff with stunning views coffee making facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant serves across the bay. Each of the comfortable en-suite bedrooms is furnished a delicious evening menu and hearty breakfast. The wood panelled bar with TV, telephone, hairdryer, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making ITINERARY and lounge offer quiet spaces to relax in the evening. facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant serves a delicious YOUR HOTEL FRIDAY We leave the West Country and journey north, The Alexandra Hotel, Fort William THURSDAY Today we visit Dunrobin Castle, the largest inhabited house in the menu and hearty breakfast. The lounge bar with ocean view terrace A lovely 3* hotel, ideally located in the centre of Fort William, noted Northern Highlands. The castle, resembling a French chateau with its towering provides a quiet area to relax, and leisure facilities include an indoor with stops for coffee and lunch en route, arriving at our for its traditional Scottish hospitality. Each of the comfortable rooms fairytale turrets and towers has been the ancestral home to the Dukes of pool & spa. Entertainment is provided some evenings. hotel in Blackpool with time to settle in before dinner is ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee facilities. Sutherland since the early 14th century. Wander through the exquisite interior and an evening at leisure. You may like to take a stroll The restaurant offers a delicious range of dishes prepared with locally State Rooms, visit the museum with its remarkable Victorian collection and stroll ITINERARY sourced produce. There is a lift to all floors and entertainment is through the gardens, inspired by the French Palace of Versailles. There is also along the promenade and enjoy the atmosphere this provided on some evenings. well stocked gift shop and charming tea rooms to enjoy a light lunch. We return MONDAY We leave our home area and journey east, stopping in seaside town enjoys in illuminations season, or relax in to Dornoch with time to explore the compact seaside town with its sandy beach Dorchester for lunch and a chance to browse the shops. We then continue the hotel bar and listen to the entertainment. ITINERARY and 13th cathedral where Madonna’s son Rocco was baptised in 2000! to our hotel in Bournemouth, with time settle in and maybe take a stroll along the cliff promenade before dinner and an evening at leisure. SUNDAY We leave the West Country, and make our way north, with comfort stops FRIDAY After breakfast we make our way south to the historic cathedral city of SATURDAY Join us if you wish for a morning’s en route, to our overnight accommodation in Carlisle, arriving in time for dinner. Inverness, located on the River Ness. Whilst here you may like to take a stroll to TUESDAY The whole day is free for you to spend in Bournemouth. You excursion to Fleetwood Market. Offering a wide the castle, currently used as a courthouse, or the beautiful riverside St Andrew’s may like to take a walk along the promenade, sit on the beautiful golden MONDAY After breakfast, we continue our journey north, with a coffee stop on Cathedral. With time to browse the shops and enjoy a relaxing lunch, we re-join sand and paddle in the warm sea!. The beautiful award-winning gardens variety of gifts, goods and produce, you’re bound to route. We make a stop for lunch in Pitlochry, before continuing our journey through the coach and travel along the shores of Loch Ness, to our hotel in Fort William, are also well worth strolling through, or maybe visit Ocean Aquarium find something of interest. The remainder of the day is the Cairngorms National Park and to our hotel in Dornoch, our base for the next 4 our base for the next three nights. where you can come face to face with many sea creatures including the nights. then free for you to spend as you please enjoying all SATURDAY The whole day is free to spend as you please and explore Fort playful penguins! There are also many shops and restaurants to enjoy TUESDAY Join us today as we travel from coast to coast, following the Firth of William. You may like to enjoy a relaxing boat trip on Loch Linnie, to Seal Island coffee, lunch and a Dorset cream tea. that Blackpool has to offer. You may like to visit the Dornoch estuary back upstream where it meets the Kyle of Sutherland river at Bonar with splendid views of Ben Nevis and of course the Seals, along with other Tower Complex, which caters for all ages with its many Bridge, then out across the Highlands to the harbour town of Ullapool situated on WEDNESDAY We today make the short journey to the picturesque town wildlife such as Porpoises, Buzzard and Eagle. A short taxi ride away you will of Poole which boasts the second largest natural harbour in the world. Loch Broom. Whilst here you may like to visit the museum or take a boat trip around find the Ben Nevis distillery where you can have a guided tour around the attractions, including the world-famous ballroom where the bay and out to the Summer Isles where dolphins, seals and whales have been distillery, and a free taste of the particularly smooth blend of highland whisky. After lunch we travel to Norden Station where we board a steam train organists entertain throughout the day and you can spotted! We return our circular tour back to our hotel via the stunning scenery of Or you may like to catch a local bus to the Nevis Range, 7 miles north of Fort for a journey to Swanage, with time to stroll along the promenade and Loch Glascarnoch & Loch Garve. William, where you can take a ride on a gondola up Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest Victorian pier and enjoy an ice cream, before we return to our hotel with dance along. There is also the Pleasure Beach with rides time to relax before dinner. WEDNESDAY This morning we travel north along the east coast to Thurso, the mountain with spectacular views. There are also some lovely shops to browse and shows for all ages, the Waxworks, the Zoo, three most northernmost town on the British mainland. With time to explore the harbour and many cafés and restaurants to enjoy a leisurely lunch. THURSDAY After a leisurely breakfast we take a tour across the New piers and the shops… to name just a few. with its traditional shops and have lunch in one of its cosy cafes, we continue to the SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way south, following the Forest, where ponies and cattle freely graze the land and wild deer can most northerly point in Britain at John O’Groats. Wander through the small village banks of Loch Linnhe, with some wonderful scenery to Oban, a bustling town often be seen. We stop first in Lymington, an ancient seaport, once more SUNDAY Today is once again free for you to continue with its local craft shops and stroll along the coast and keep an eye out for wildlife with fishing and pleasure craft rubbing shoulders in the harbour. Whilst here you important than Portsmouth. The High Street has lots of unusual shops and enjoying Blackpool’s many attractions. After dinner this out at sea! may like to visit McCraig’s Tower, a coliseum style monument, where a climb to restaurants, many in 18th century buildings. We continue to Lyndhurst, the top offers superb views across to the nearby islands. There are some lovely named the “Capital of the New Forest” by William the Conqueror 1079. A evening, we have a full coach tour of the marvellous shops to browse and cafes to enjoy lunch. picturesque, bustling, small town, you will have plenty of time to enjoy its Illuminations. quaint gift shops, tearooms and thatched cottages. MONDAY This morning we leave Fort William and begin our homeward MONDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we begin our journey, travelling through the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park, FRIDAY Sadly we say goodbye to Bournemouth and make our way to stopping for coffee and lunch on route, our journey back to our overnight Sherborne, one of England’s prettiest towns with mellow stone buildings homeward journey. Once again stopping for coffee and accommodation in Lancaster arriving with time to freshen up before dinner. and picturesque Almshouses and two castles! With time to enjoy lunch, we lunch en route, we reach the West Country TUESDAYAfter breakfast, we continue our return journey, stopping for coffee later complete our homeward journey arriving early evening. early-evening. and lunch en route and reaching the West Country early -mid-evening. PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 9 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Ticket for the Swanage Railway n Full evening tour of the Illuminations n Entrance to Dunrobin Castle n SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: All coach travel n All coach travel n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: No single supplement (Max 5) Single supplement £30.00 Single supplement £155.00 Subsequent singles £70.00 Sea view room supplement £24.00 per person Travel insurance £27.00 Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £19.00

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THE ISLE OF MAN TOUR LONGLEAT “SKY SAFARI” TOUR SLOVENIA, CROATIA & TOUR the Mediterranean meet. Groomed parks cover large areas of the town, and The beautiful Isle of Man lies in the Irish Sea between PRICE HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL PRICE THE ISTRIAN PENINSULA PRICE a relaxing stroll along the elegant promenade, is like a step back in time. the United Kingdom & Ireland and is steeped in history. You may like to take a dip in the clear waters or sample the delicious cuisine in one of the Viennese style coffee houses. A unique self-governing kingdom, you’re assured of a £535 Longleat is, once again, hosting the largest hot air £105 CROATIA is becoming one of the most popular new £1125 warm welcome and unforgettable scenery. balloon festival in Europe with dozens of wonderfully destinations in Europe. Ancient architecture, mild THURSDAY This morning we make our way to Pula, located to the south of coloured balloons making a series of spectacular mass climates, elegant harbour towns and unique, green YOUR HOTEL 6 DAYS 2 DAYS 12 DAYS the Istrian Peninsula and once a key military centre for the Roman Empire. Empress Hotel, Douglas launches and a magical night glow finale. coastal landscapes help to make it an idyllic and It is still one of the most important and busiest ports in Istria and has many A majestic 3* hotel commanding a prime position on YOUR HOTEL romantic getaway destination. Opatija, often called the places of interest. Including the magnificent Roman amphitheatre, the the Victorian promenade overlooking Douglas Bay, just a Devon Towers Hotel, Bournemouth A 3* hotel ideally located on the West Cliff, a short walk from the Nice of the Adriatic, is one of the most popular tourist resorts in Croatia. world’s 6th largest. The 15th century gothic church in Dante Square, the short walk from the town centre. The hotel proudly maintains its status Temple of Augustus and the Archaeological Museum of Istria are also worth as one of the best hotels on the island. All rooms are ensuite, with seafront, shops and Bournemouth pier. All rooms are en-suite with TV, SLOVENIA and especially Lake Bled, is often described as ‘The Garden hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. There is a lift to all floors. of Eden’ with its stunning scenery, historic medieval cities, villages and a visit. With time to explore and have lunch, we return to our hotel for our a hairdryer. There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant offers a superb final evening dinner. selection of English and French cuisine, and leisure facilities include a The restaurant serves a delicious traditional home cooked menu and churches. The area offers everything; mountains, natural wonders, caves, fitness suite & sauna. the spacious lounge bar offers a quiet area to relax. lakes, delicious food and friendly people. Bordering Italy, the people FRIDAY Join us today as we travel west across the Istrian Peninsula to speak English, German or Italian. the fishing port of Rovinj. The old town is perched on the headland with its ITINERARY ITINERARY YOUR HOTEL Amadria Park Grand Hotel 4 Opatijska, Opatija beautiful harbour area and quaint tangle of cobbled streets leading to the hilltop church of St Euphemia, whose steeple dominates the skyline. Rovinj’s FRIDAY We leave the West Country and make our way north, stopping for coffee This locally rated 4* hotel is ideally located on the scenic harbour front SATURDAY Saturday We leave our home area with decorative gardens. Each room is en-suite comfortably furnished archipelago’s 14 islands lie immediately off the mainline and can be enjoyed and lunch en route and reaching our overnight hotel in northern England in time by a gentle boat trip around the bay and the harbour offers many cafes to with TV, telephone and Wi-Fi access. Leisure facilities include an outdoor for dinner and an evening at leisure. and make our way, with a comfort stop on route, to enjoy lunch and watch the world go by. and indoor pool and the restaurant serves a delicious freshly prepared SATURDAY After breakfast, we make our way to Morecombe with time to Longleat Safari Park. On arrival you have the option menu with local and international cuisine. SATURDAY This morning we leave Opatija and make our way north across browse the shops and enjoy an early lunch, before we make the shore journey to to join us on a coach tour of the Safari Park, where YOUR HOTEL the border into Slovenia, with a stop for lunch in the pretty harbour town of Heysham for the afternoon ferry crossing to Douglas. We complete our journey to Best Western Premier Hotel Lovec, Lake Bled Koper with its medieval centre and Venetian architecture. We later travel to our hotel, for dinner and an evening at leisure.. giraffes, elephants, tigers, lions, cheetahs and rhinos Located near the beautiful setting of Lake Bled and within easy walk the Lipica Stud Farm, where the beautiful white Lipizzan horses have been roam freely. You then have the remainder of the day to the shops, restaurants and the lake shore of Bled this locally rated bred since 1580, today home to over 400 mares, stallions and foals. We SUNDAY Today we enjoy an excursion to the southern part of the island, 4* Hotel could hardly be better located. All rooms are en-suite, with stopping in at St John’s for coffee. We then continue to Peel, the fourth-largest to enjoy Longleat’s many attractions including the begin with a guided tour of the stud to learn more about the history of the town on the island with a lovely cathedral, for lunch. As the island’s main fishing hairdryer, telephone, air conditioning, TV & Wi-Fi access. The restaurant farm and these wonderful animals, followed by a stunning show of dressage port, you may even see a seal or two. We continue to the island’s southernmost Elizabethan stately house, formal gardens, penguin serves delicious range of dishes and there is a lift to all floors. Leisure and “dancing” horses. We continue to our hotel in Bled, our base for the point, with panoramic views across to the Calf of Man, to Castletown for tea, island, jungle kingdom with its cheeky meerkats, facilities include an indoor pool and sauna. next three nights. with its, its narrow streets and tiny fishing cottages betraying its ancient past SUNDAY The whole day is free for you to relax and explore your new at every corner. The medieval Castle Rushen, once the home of kings and later monkey temple, family farmyard and many more. ITINERARY surroundings. You may like to browse the shops and meet the local people, government, still dominates the town’s centre. There is a tethered launch of the hot air balloons SUNDAY After an early departure, we make our way to Dover, with comfort enjoying a taste of their culture and food. You may also like to visit Bled MONDAY This morning we make the short journey to the Laxey Wheel. this afternoon, with a mass launch early evening stops en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We continue through France to castle, with the best views imaginable of the lake and the island with the supposedly the largest working waterwheel of its kind in the world. It was built our overnight hotel in St Avold, arriving in time for dinner. Church of Sv Marija Bozja on it. The island can be visited by gondola or in 1854 to pump water from the mineshafts, and named Lady Isabella after the (weather permitting of course!). This is followed by a by canoe from our hotel, and when you reach the middle you can ring the wife of Lieutenant Governor Hope who was the island’s governor at the time. spectacular night glow at 8.00pm. With many cafes MONDAY After breakfast we continue our journey into Germany and Austria, famous church bell, which is said to make your wishes come true! For those (Please note there is steep walk to the wheel). After an early lunch, we travel passing some lovely scenery, and making regular comfort stops en route, to our who like to walk, it is approximately four miles around the lake. a short distance to the only Electric Mountain Railway in the British Isles, for a and food outlets to enjoy an evening meal, we leave second overnight hotel in Austria. return journey to Snaefell. You will be transported through the beautiful Manx MONDAY Today we travel to the Slovenian capital Lublijana with its Longleat after the night glow, and make our way to TUESDAY We continue our journey, into Slovenia, with comfort stops en route, countryside, with a view of the Bungalow – a famous TT landmark. At the summit, medieval castle on one side and modern city centre on the other. to explore 2,036 feet above sea level (and on a clear day), you may be able to see England, our overnight hotel in Bournemouth. to our hotel in Opatija, our base for the next four nights, arriving with time to and to marvel at the Baroque architecture and art. As well as browsing the Ireland, Wales and Scotland at once! settle in before dinner. shops and having lunch you may like to visit the Preseren Square, the castle SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast, you will have and the Dragon Bridge. TUESDAY The morning is free to spend as you please exploring Douglas, WEDNESDAY The day is free for you to explore Opatija, known throughout the island’s capital since 1863. Its beautiful seafront is lined with picturesque plenty of time to spend in Bournemouth, You may Croatia as “the Queen of the Adriatic”. It is a town where middle Europe and TUESDAY Sadly it’s time to leave Slovenia and begin our journey back architecture, and the high street is filled with familiar names as well as many like to take a stroll along the seafront and the pier or through Austria and into Germany, and with regular comfort stops en route, independent stores. After lunch, we travel to Ramsey, the second-largest town on visit Ocean Aquarium. There are also lovely gardens we return to our first overnight hotel. the island with a pretty harbour. We return via part of the TT circuit, which boasts WEDNESDAY We continue our journey towards France, with regular some of the loveliest views found anywhere. to stroll through and a large shopping area to browse comfort stops, to our overnight hotel near Ulm. WEDNESDAY After breakfast, we today make our way to the ferry for the return and have lunch. We leave mid-afternoon and com- crossing to Heysham. We complete our homeward journey; with comfort stops en THURSDAY After breakfast we travel back to Calais, for our return ferry route, reaching the West Country early/mid-evening. plete our journey back home, arriving early evening. crossing to England. We continue our journey home, arriving mid evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 5 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 1 Night Bed & Breakfast n 11 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Entrance to the Laxey Wheel n Entry to Longleat Safari Park & “Sky Safari” n Guided tour of the Lipica Stud Farm n Snaefell Electric Mountain Railway Ticket Hot Air Balloon Festival n Ticket for “A tale of Lipica” Horse Show n Ferry crossings n All coach travel n SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: Ferry crossings n All coach travel n SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £62.00 Single supplement £15.00 All coach travel Single supplement £270.00 Travel insurance £35.00 Travel insurance £14.00 Travel insurance £44.00

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TENBY & PEMBROKESHIRE TOUR KENT – GARDEN OF ENGLAND TOUR THE AUSTRIAN TYROL, TOUR A coastal resort in attractive Pembrokeshire, Tenby is PRICE & FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS PRICE ALPINE MOUNTAINS & PRICE situated on a narrow promontory jutting out into Camarthan Bay. Once a prosperous port, Georgian Affectionately known as the “Garden of England”, FESTIVAL OF COWS £335 Kent is one of Britain’s well-loved counties, with fine £345 £595 houses overlook the picturesque harbour with its The Austrian Tyrol is a picture book region of outstanding landscaped gardens, castles and grand country generous sandy beaches. 5 DAYS 5 DAYS beauty, characterised by mighty peaks, crystal clear lakes 8 DAYS mansions. Join us as we visit some of Kent’s and picturesque towns and there are few sights to rival YOUR HOTEL Clarence House Hotel, Tenby glorious gardens. Owned by the same family for nearly seventy years, this the invigorating beauty of the snow-capped Alps… with excellent hotel enjoys an enviable position on the esplanade. All rooms YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn Rochester-Chatham, Rochester such a wealth of spectacular scenery. Each year, villages throughout are ensuite, with TV and tea & coffee facilities. Some rooms benefit A 3* modern hotel. Each of the comfortable en-suite bedrooms has a the Tyrol, traditionally bring the cows back down from the mountain from spectacular sea views. There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant TV, hairdryer, telephone, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making facilities. meadows in a colourful procession with flower garlands, music and serves highly recommended cuisine with a choice menu, evening There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant serves a choice traditional entertainment to say farewell to summer! evening menu and hearty breakfast. There is a lounge bar area to relax entertainment is provided most evenings, and there is a “Happy Hour” YOUR HOTEL Sporthotel, St Anton Am in. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool and fitness suite. each night. A locally rated 4* hotel located in the heart of St Anton am Arlberg. Each of the comfortably furnished en-suite bedrooms is well equipped ITINERARY ITINERARY with TV, telephone, radio, safe and hairdryer. The restaurant serves a Innsbruck, the capital of the Tyrol. This was the seat of Austria’s Imperial Court MONDAY We leave the West Country and, with a comfort stop en route, MONDAY We make our way east, with stops for coffee and lunch en route, to delicious evening menu and continental breakfast. Leisure facilities in the 15th century. Explore the narrow streets with traditional architecture in make our way over the Prince of Wales bridge to Abergavenny for lunch Kent and our hotel, arriving with time to settle in before dinner. include an indoor pool and sauna. There is a lift to all floors. the Old Town leading to the market square and the famous Golden Roof with its gold-encrusted balcony. Wander along the River Inn or take a funicular train and time to browse the shops. We complete our journey to our hotel in TUESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to Leeds Castle, steeped and cable car up to the summit of Nordketten Mountain with spectacular views Tenby via the scenic Brecon Beacons, with time to settle in before dinner in over 900 years of rich history. There are 500 acres of beautiful parkland and ITINERARY of the city below. There are plenty of restaurants to enjoy a leisurely lunch and formal gardens, awash in vibrant colours of spring bulbs, and manicured lawns. and an evening of entertainment. MONDAY After an early departure, we make our way to Dover, with comfort gift shops in the Old Town to browse. The castle itself started life as a Norman stronghold, and has since been the TUESDAY The whole day is free for you to spend as you please exploring stops en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We then continue to our overnight private property of 6 medieval queens, a palace for King Henry VIII and is one accommodation in Laon, arriving in time for the evening meal. SATURDAY Today we experience the highlight of our tour for the annual Tenby’s enchanting narrow streets. There are museums, shops, a good of the most visited iconic buildings in Britain. Its stately rooms are decorated alpine cattle drive in St Anton. As summer in the mountain gently comes to an art gallery and a castle to visit, in addition to the chocolate-box pretty with opulence and elegance. This week is host to the annual flower festival with TUESDAY After breakfast, we continue our journey, with regular comfort stops on end, villagers welcome the cows back down from the meadows, adorned with harbour. You may like to take boat trip to Caldy Island (weather permitting) beautiful arrangements displayed throughout the grounds, arranged by award- route, travelling through France, Switzerland and across the border into Austria, to floral garlands and decorated bells, symbolising the safe return of the animals, – just 3 miles from Tenby and formerly home to monks who inhabited the winning floral designers. There are also daily falconry displays to enjoy in the our hotel in St Anton, arriving with time to freshen up before dinner. as these gentle creatures are slowly paraded through the heart of the town, monastery there for more than 1,500 years. If the stunning scenery alone grounds. The cafe serves delicious lunches & teas. WEDNESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we travel the short distance into Feldkirch back to their winter shelters. The day is rounded off with music, entertainment, food and drink with traditional costumed folk all celebrating with the local isn’t enough, there’s a shop and an excellent tearoom on the island, as WEDNESDAY Join us this morning as we visit the historic city of Rochester, historic centre, overlooked by the Castle on the hill above. With its farming community. (Please note St Anton cows festival date tbc). well as the opportunity for guided walks. famous for its close association with Charles Dickens and his wonderful literary cobbled market square, churches and historic monuments. We re-join the coach WEDNESDAY This morning we travel to Carmarthen, a neat little county characters. The fine Norman Castle and cathedral are well worth a visit, and and make our way across the border into Lichenstein, the 6th smallest country in SUNDAY Sadly it’s now time to say a fond farewell to our hotel as we begin the world, which hugs the banks of the Rhine and crowned by a fairytale turreted town, encircled by the River Towy and full of pretty shops. Today is market there are many cafes to enjoy morning coffee. We continue to the medieval our journey back, travelling back into France to our overnight accommodation city of Canterbury with time to explore the world-famous cathedral, historic castle. We visit Vaduz, the capital of this Principality, with time to enjoy a relaxing in Laon, arriving in time for dinner. day too, and you will have plenty of time to sample the local cuisine and buildings and many shops and cafes, where you can enjoy a relaxing lunch. You lunch in one of the cafes (currency is Swiss Franc) or stroll through the heart perhaps snag a bargain! After lunch we continue to Laugharne – a quiet of the capital. MONDAY We resume our homeward journey to Calais, for the return ferry will also find the award-winning Canterbury Tales attraction which brings to life crossing to Dover. We continue to the West Country, with comfort stops en town on the Taf Estuary, where Welsh poet Dylan Thomas lived and is bur- Chaucer’s famous tales of medieval pilgrims. ied. His boathouse and writing shed, where he penned Under Milk Wood, THURSDAY Join us today for an unforgettable journey as we traverse the Silvretta route, arriving mid/late-evening. Mountain Pass, one of Austria’s most beautiful and panoramic roads in the Alps. are well worth a visit, as are the imposing castle ruins. THURSDAY After breakfast we visit the attractive spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells, famous for its “Pantiles” – rows of shops behind raised arcades. After With over 30 hairpin bends, enjoy the spectacular backdrop of mountains and THURSDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way north, travelling lunch we continue to Penshurst Place & Gardens. This beautiful medieval manor lakes, as we wind our way to the summit of Piz Buin with time to enjoy lunch in the through the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, an area of outstanding house is steeped in history and feels like you are stepping back in time to age of restaurant and admire the breath-taking views. We make our way down the other natural beauty, to Cardigan, a lovely market town at the mouth of the river chivalry, as you explore many state rooms such as Baron’s Hall, the dining room, side towards the Inn Valley and return to our hotel for our final evening at leisure. Teifi, once one of the busiest ports in Wales. With time to explore and enjoy the Long Gallery and Tapestry Room. The gardens are amongst the oldest in FRIDAY After breakfast we travel along the Inn Valley towards the historic city of a leisurely lunch, we return via the world-famous Cenarth Falls where the private ownership, with horticultural records dating back to 1346, they are said salmon leap, to Saundersfoot, a very pretty harbour village, with time to to be one of the most beautiful in England. An 11-acre formal Grade I listed garden is set within 48 acres of expansive grounds, split into a variety of garden browse the gift shops and enjoy tea. areas and designs. FRIDAY Sadly we leave our hotel after breakfast and make our way FRIDAY Sadly, this morning we leave our hotel and begin our homeward to Cardiff, the vibrant Welsh capital. With plenty of time to browse the journey. With stops for coffee and lunch stops en route, we reach the West shops, visit the castle or a variety of museums and time to enjoy a leisurely Country early/mid-evening. lunch, we later complete our homeward journey into England, arriving early-evening. PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast PRICE INCLUDES: n Entrance to Leeds Castle, Garden & Flower Festival n 7 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Entrance to Penshurst Place & Gardens n Welcome drink in Austria n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel n Musical Entertainment on 1 evening SUPPLEMENTS: No single supplement n Ferry crossings SUPPLEMENTS: Boat trip to Caldy Island Single supplement £88.00 Single supplement £135.00 n All coach travel Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £39.00

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TALES OF THE RIVERBANK TOUR A WEEKEND IN CORNWALL TOUR LONDON THEATRE WEEKEND TOUR HIGHLIGHTS OF TOUR The River Thames is the second longest river in the UK, PRICE & THE EDEN PROJECT PRICE Join us for a weekend in London and take your pick PRICE NORTHUMBERLAND PRICE flowing for 215 miles from the heart of Gloucestershire with a choice of 15 West End shows… Les Miserables, to the English Channel. Join us as we experience the £259 The Eden Project is one of Cornwall’s most popular £125 Phantom of the Opera, Mary Poppins, Hairspray, Waitress, £199 Northumbria is a tapestry of castles, cathedrals, £359 tranquillity and harmony of this much-loved waterway. visitor attractions located in a reclaimed chine clay Pretty Woman The Musical, Matilda The Musical, Tina – clustered villages and moorland ruins. The cities to the quarry. Housed inside the two giant biomes are dramatic south and the rugged eastern coastline combine As an important trading route for centuries, it was the 4 DAYS 2 DAYS The Tina Turner Musical, 9 To 5, Lion King, Mamma Mia, 2 DAYS 5 DAYS Victorians who developed the notion of the river global gardens with collections of plants from every School of Rock, & Juliet, Only Fools & Horses the Musical, dramatic history with abundant natural beauty. for leisure. corner of the globe. & The Mousetrap. YOUR HOTEL Marriott Hotel, Newcastle-Gateshead YOUR HOTEL YOUR HOTEL Hilton Hotel, Reading Membly Hall Hotel, Falmouth Pretty Woman The Musical – One of Hollywood’s best A luxuriously-appointed, * hotel, close to Europe’s largest retail A 4* hotel with modern comforts. All rooms are en-suite with TV, Wi-Fi Beautifully situated in one of Cornwall’s most picturesque regions, the loved romantic stories comes to the stage, telling the story of a complex. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, hairdryer, Wi-Fi and tea & access, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. There is a lift to Membly Hall occupies a seafront position. All rooms are ensuite, with working girl who makes it off the streets by meeting Mr Right. Coupled coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors, the restaurant offers a all floors and the restaurant served a delicious evening menu and TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to with a fantastic musical score written by Bryan Adams, this is bound to tempting choice menu, and leisure facilities include an indoor pool, generous breakfast. Leisure facilities include indoor pool, sauna, steam all floors. The restaurant offers an excellent choice menu, and leisure be a West End hit! sauna, gym and spa. facilities include a sauna, spa pool and Jacuzzi. room and fitness suite. Hairspray – The comical production of Hairspray is returning to the West End, telling the story of a big girl with big hair and big dreams! ITINERARY ITINERARY ITINERARY Fantastic music and choreography make this hit show into a hug MONDAY We leave the West Country and we make our way north, FRIDAY We leave the West Country, and travel east, making success. You can’t stop the beat!! stopping for coffee and lunch en route and arriving at our hotel with time SATURDAY We leave our home area and travel to settle in before dinner. comfort and a lunch stop on route. We continue the short journey west, with a coffee stop en route, to Truro – Mousetrap – Agatha Christie’s famous “whodunit” stage play is to Oxford where we board a boat for a 2 hour leisurely cruise along the world’s longest running show. One of the all-time great murder TUESDAY After a leisurely breakfast as we make our way a little further the Thames, passing Christ Church Meadows, Iffley Lock (one of the Cornwall’s capital city. Whilst here you will have mysteries … sure to keep you hooked until the very end. But “shhhhh”, north to Holy Island (or Lindisfarne), where twice daily a narrow neck of oldest and original locks on the Thames), Rose Island and Sandford plenty of time to enjoy lunch, browse the many it’s a secret … please don’t give the answer away! land sinks beneath the North Sea, separating the island from the mainland. Lock (the deepest non tidal lock on the Thames). We arrive at shops, and visit the Farmer’s Market, which offers YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, London Heathrow, Made famous by St Aidan, St Cuthbert and the Lindisfarne Gospels, you can marvel at the 11th-century priory’s magnificent arches – the only remains Abingdon, where we re-join the coach and travel on to our hotel, fresh, quality produce, direct from local producers to A modern 4* hotel. All rooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, with time to settle in before dinner. hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. There is a lift to all of the Celtic monks’ monastery. You may also like to visit Lindisfarne Castle, the public. You may also like to visit the impressive floors. The restaurant serves a delicious hot buffet evening dinner browse the gift shops and enjoy a leisurely lunch while soaking up the SATURDAY After breakfast we travel to Caversham Bridge triple-spired cathedral. We continue to the historic and generous buffet breakfast. Leisure facilities includes a scenery to board a boat for a leisurely 2½ hour cruise along the River fitness suite. port of Falmouth with time to browse the shops or WEDNESDAY Today you have a choice: you may like to visit the historic Thames. We will discover some of the Thames’ hidden gems such city of Durham with its fine Norman Cathedral, wide variety of shops as Caversham Lock, follow the course of the Reading Regatta perhaps visit the National Maritime Museum before ITINERARY and restaurants, Victorian Market in the cobbled market place, street and on to Sonning Lock and its 18th century bridge. We continue arriving at our hotel, with time to relax before dinner. SATURDAY We leave the West Country and make our way entertainment and many paths leading down to the riverbank, where you down-stream to Park Place where George IV once resided, to the can join the Prince Bishop river cruiser for a gentle trip along the river with charming town of Henley. Here we disembark and enjoy time to SUNDAY Following a leisurely breakfast we make to London, stopping for coffee en route. You will then have stunning views. OR to spend the day at Beamish, an extensive open-air explore this picturesque location with its quaint charms, boutique our way to the Eden Project with the whole day to time for lunch before enjoying an afternoon performance of museum that effectively recreates an authentic picture of family, community shops and wonderful riverside restaurants for a relaxing lunch. discover all that this fabulous visitor attraction has the show of your choice. Afterwards, we re-join the coach and and working life in the northeast prior to World War I. It has a typical travel to our hotel, arriving with time to settle in before dinner high street with many shops, as well as a colliery and farm, and there are SUNDAY Join us today as we visit Royal Windsor, with ample time to offer. Wander through the Rainforest Biome and guides in period costume and a restored tramline serving all areas of the to explore this picturesque town, full of so much history. You may experience magnificent plants from tropical climates, and an evening free to spend as you please. attraction. like to visit the Castle, take an open top bus trip around Windsor & SUNDAY We leave our hotel after a leisurely breakfast and Eton where a guided commentary will explain some of the fascinat- cross the canopy walkway and step above the THURSDAY Join us today as we travel north to the imposing Bamburgh make the short journey to Royal Windsor, with ample time Castle, once the royal seat of the Kings of Northumbria, which has stood ing history, or enjoy a scenic boat trip along the Thames. There are treetops. Inside the Mediterranean Biome discover to explore this picturesque town, full of so much history. You guard over the coastline for more than 1400 years, and is one of the UK’s also some lovely shops and many restaurants to enjoy lunch. gnarled cork trees, giant plants and delicate flowers. largest inhabited castles. Discover the fascinating history and legacy of the may like to visit the Castle, take an open top bus trip around castle’s inhabitants, with suits of armour, exquisite furniture and artworks, MONDAY We leave our hotel after breakfast and make our way Together with further garden and activity areas, a Windsor & Eton where a guided commentary will explain some to the beautiful spa city of Bath. Known for its stunning Georgian set against a breathtaking backdrop across to the Farne islands. We return gift shop and restaurant to enjoy lunch, we later of the fascinating history, or enjoy a scenic boat trip along the to our hotel, stopping for tea in the delightful bustling coastal fishing architecture, Roman baths, together with numerous art galleries make our journey home, arriving area early-evening. and museums, the shopping district offers a large selection of high Thames. There are also some lovely shops and many restaurants village of Seahouses. street brands and independent boutique shops. Later we continue to enjoy lunch. We leave late afternoon, and make our way FRIDAY Sadly we begin our homeward journey, with comfort stops en our journey home, arriving early evening. PRICE INCLUDES: back to the West Country, arriving mid-evening. route, reaching the West Country early/mid-evening. n 1 Night Dinner, Bed & Breakfast PRICE INCLUDES: n Entrance to the Eden Project PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n All coach travel n 1 Night Dinner, Bed & Buffet English Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n n Boat Cruise from Oxford to Abingdon SUPPLEMENTS: n Top price theatre ticket Entrance to Bamburgh Castle n Boat Cruise from Caversham Bridge to Henley n All coach travel n All coach travel No single supplement (Max 6) SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel Sea view rom supplement £15.00 per person SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: Entrance to Beamish Open-Air Museum Travel insurance £14.00 Single supplement £75.00 Single supplement £30.00 Single supplement £100.00 Travel insurance £19.00 Certain departure points are unavailable on this tour. Please enquire Travel insurance £14.00 Travel insurance £21.00

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SCENIC SHROPSHIRE...CANAL TOUR THORESBY HALL TOUR EASTBOURNE & TOUR A WEEKEND IN TOUR BOATS & STEAM TRAINS PRICE NOTTINGHAMSHIRE PRICE THE SUSSEX DOWNS PRICE THE LAKE DISTRICT PRICE If you love unspoilt landscapes, historic towns and On a Warner holiday, you will understand what it means One of Britain’s most elegant resorts, Eastbourne is An area renowned for its exceptional natural beauty, experiencing a sense of the past, then Shropshire is £359 to be spoilt for choice; excellent accommodation, £425 sheltered by the South Downs and has a reputation for £325 the Lake District provides the ideal retreat from the £249 for you! Join us on what has become one of our delicious food, great things to do and fantastic quality. The flower-decked promenades stretch for three hustle and bustle of daily routine, with some of the most popular tours. 5 DAYS entertainment each evening. Thoresby Hall is a majestic 5 DAYS miles – ideal for a pleasant stroll. With over 200 acres 5 DAYS UK’s most stunning scenery. Join us as we make a 4 DAYS YOUR HOTEL Buckatree Hall Hotel, Telford 18th century Grade 1 listed mansion set in rolling of gardens and parks to enjoy, not to mention a fine magical scenic journey on a steam train, a boat cruise A delightful 3* hotel nestled in the beautiful Shropshire countryside. parklands on the edge of Sherwood Forest. pier and shopping centre, there’s plenty to amuse and delight. across Lake Windermere and a visit to the World Of Beatrix Potter! Each comfortable en-suite bedroom is fully equipped with TV, YOUR HOTEL Thoresby Hall Historic Hotal & Spa, Ollerton, YOUR HOTEL The Queens Hotel, Eastbourne YOUR HOTEL Cumbria Grand Hotel, Grange-Over-Sands telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. There is a lift to Nottinghamshire A magnificent Victorian 3* hotel situated in an outstanding position A delightful 3* hotel set within private wooded grounds and enjoying most floors. The restaurant serves a deliciously tempting menu and the You are assured of a warm welcome at this luxurious 4* hotel. All overlooking the pier. All en-suite bedrooms have TV, hairdryer, views of Morecambe Bay. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone and lounge bar offers a quiet place to relax and retreat. rooms are ensuite, with tea and coffee making facilities, complimentary telephone and tea & coffee making facilities. A lift serves all floors. The tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The hotel’s experienced toiletries, TV, radio, telephone, hairdryer, iron and ironing board. Indoor restaurant offers a choice menu and the bar lounge is a cosy area to in-house chef has developed an excellent and varied menu, and ITINERARY leisure facilities include heated pool, sauna, steam room & gym, library, relax in. entertainment is provided some evenings. table tennis, snooker and arts & crafts shops. There are also a variety of MONDAY We leave the West Country and, with a comfort stop en route, outdoor activities available. Enjoy dinner in the Pierrepont Restaurant, a ITINERARY make our way over the Severn Estuary bridge to Abergavenny for lunch and truly stunning room with a glass roof before the fantastic dancing and ITINERARY time to browse the shops. We then complete our journey to our hotel, with live entertainment each evening. WEDNESDAY We leave the West Country and make our way east, stopping time to settle in and maybe make use of the hotel’s leisure facilities before for coffee and lunch en route to our hotel arriving with time to settle in FRIDAY We leave the West Country and begin our journey dinner. ITINERARY before dinner and maybe a stroll along the seafront. north, stopping for coffee and lunch en route and reaching TUESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to Chester, the most MONDAY We leave the West Country and make our way to Warwick for THURSDAY This morning we make our way to Bodiam Castle (Nat Trust), our hotel with time to freshen up before dinner and an with time to explore this archetypal 14th-century moated stronghold. One of complete walled city in Britain, where the Rows – black and white half-tim- lunch and time if you wish to visit the Doll Museum or the arcaded Market evening at leisure. bered buildings above street level, with covered walkways – take pride of Britain’s most beautiful ancient monuments, it offers a glimpse of medieval Hall. There are also many shops to browse. We complete our journey to splendour. After lunch, we head to the station in the castle’s shadow and place. Chester’s famous city walls are fully walkable and offer a leisurely our hotel with time to settle in and familiarise yourselves with your new SATURDAY After a leisurely breakfast we journey through 2-mile stroll with a bird’s-eye view of both the city centre and the distant board a steam train on the Kent & East Sussex Railway for a 10½-mile surroundings before dinner and entertainment. journey through the unspoilt scenery of the Rother Valley to the picturesque some of the most spectacular scenery you’ll see anywhere Welsh mountains. Other worthwhile attractions include the 10th-century Cinque Port of Tenterden, the ‘Jewel of the Weald’. Its high street is one cathedral and several museums. You may like to take a boat trip along the TUESDAY Join us if you wish for a morning excursion to the historic city in England. We stop in Kendal for coffee and then continue of Lincoln. Whilst here there will be ample time to explore this treasure of Britain’s most attractive, lined with trees, historic houses, shops and north up the breathtaking Kirkstone Pass and along part river Dee, before browsing the extensive shopping area and enjoying a trove of England’s history; a chance to visit the cathedral and the castle restaurants. With time to browse and enjoy afternoon tea, we make a scenic leisurely lunch. and see the Magna Carta and browse the modern shops which line the drive back to Eastbourne. of Ullswater to Keswick for lunch and time to explore this WEDNESDAY Join us this morning as we travel to Kidderminster to join river. We return to our hotel after lunch where you can continue to enjoy FRIDAY Today we day take a scenic drive via Beachy Head to Brighton, charming town sandwiched between Derwent Water and the Severn Valley Railway for a steam train journey to Bridgnorth through some of the many facilities. where there will be plenty of time to explore. The spectacular Royal Pavilion Skiddaw mountain. We complete our scenic drive back to our lovely scenery. Bridgnorth is actually two towns - the High Town (with good WEDNESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to Bakewell, is well worth a visit; beneath its distinctive onion domes is housed some hotel with time to relax. views down) and the Low Town (with good views up), connected by the an ancient town in the centre of the Peak District National Park and home impressive works of art and wonderful history about King George IV. As well steepest inland funicular railway in Britain. While here you will have time to of the famous Bakewell Pudding. With time to browse the shops and as the many High Street shops you may also like the stroll the historic Lanes SUNDAY Today we enjoy a circular tour through some of explore, and perhaps visit the pretty Castle Gardens and enjoy lunch. have lunch, we continue on to Matlock Bath, set in picturesque scenery – a maze of narrow alleyways lined with antique shops and elegant arcades the Lake District’s loveliest sights. We travel a little further THURSDAY This morning we make the short journey to Llangollen, a very among the limestone hills. There are many attractions to enjoy including of boutiques. Other attractions worth visiting include the Volk’s Electric pretty town and the gateway to North Wales. We begin with a return steam the mining museum and aquarium and souvenir shops. You may also like Railway, the ‘world’s oldest operating electric railway’ which travels along north, following part of Coniston Water and views across to to take a cable car ride to the Heights of Abraham, with spectacular views the seafront, and The Sea Life Centre. There are numerous places to enjoy Old Man Of Coniston Fell, to Ambleside for coffee and time to train ride on the Llangollen Railway, which runs for 10 miles through the pic- coffee and a leisurely lunch.…Or just sit and watch the world go by! turesque Dee Valley to the town of Corwen. You then have time to spend at above the village. look around this picturesque village. We continue to Bowness leisure in Llangollen browsing the shops and enjoying lunch. This afternoon THURSDAY This morning we make our way to the vibrant city of SATURDAY The morning is free for you to spend as you please in on the shores of Lake Windermere for lunch. Whilst here you we enjoy a horse-drawn boat trip on the beautiful Llangollen Canal, with Eastbourne. You may like to take a walk along the seafront and admire the , with its Castle, and a magnificent museum and art gallery may like to enjoy a leisurely boat trip around Windermere or time after to enjoy tea before we return to our hotel. housing collections of silver, glass, and paintings, with spectacular views famous flower decked promenades and the pier or browse the shopping across the city. There is also a large selection of shops and restaurants to centre and enjoy a leisurely lunch. Thus afternoon we make the short perhaps visit the delightful World of Beatrix Potter exhibition FRIDAY We leave our hotel after breakfast and make our way south to the jouney to the charming market town of Alfriston on the River Cuckmere – a historic city of Worcester, with time if you wish to visit the Porcelain Museum enjoy lunch. We return to our hotel with the remainder of the day free to and garden full of the much-loved characters. We return with spend as you please. As well as the indoor leisure facilities, you may like to timeless place, full of tearooms and enchanting old houses – and once the (with the world’s largest collection of Worcester Porcelain) or the fine haunt of smugglers! some time to explore Grange over Sands. Cathedral, which overlooks the River Severn, where you will find the tomb of stroll around the beautiful gardens. SUNDAY This morning we leave Eastbourne and begin our journey home, King John. We later complete our journey back to the West Country, arriving FRIDAY We leave our hotel after breakfast, and begin our journey south MONDAY Sadly it’s time to leave the Lake District and early-evening. stopping for coffee and lunch stops on route. We complete our journey back stopping in Stratford upon Avon, with time to visit William Shakespeare’s to the West country, arriving early evening. begin our homeward journey. With stops for coffee and lunch birthplace, browse the shops and have lunch. We complete our journey back to the West Country, arriving early evening. en route, we reach the West Country early-evening. PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast PRICE INCLUDES: n PRICE INCLUDES: n Severn Valley Railway Ticket Entrance to Bodiam Castle (NT) n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Horse drawn canal boat trip n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Kent & East Sussex Railway ticket SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel n Steam train ride on Llangollen Railway n All coach travel n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: No single supplement (Max 4 only) Single supplement £40.00 SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel Single supplement £80.00 Signature room upgrade £30.00 Sea view supplement £32.00 (per person) Single supplement £48.00 Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £19.00

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LLANDUDNO & THE LITTLE TOUR BEAUTIFUL BATH WITH TOUR A CUMBRIAN JOURNEY & TOUR THE CLASSIC COTSWOLDS TOUR TRAINS OF WALES PRICE AFTERNOON TEA IN PRICE CARLISLE TO SETTLE PRICE The Cotswolds is an area renowned for its exceptional PRICE natural beauty, honey-coloured architecture and Llandudno – the premier resort of North Wales – is set THE PUMP ROOM RAILWAY secluded valley… a picture-perfect retreat from a along a wide, curving bay overlooking the Atlantic £415 £149 £345 £365 The beautiful Georgian city of Bath is known for its Known as the Gateway to the Scottish Borders, Carlisle hectic lifestyle. Ocean, with the magnificent mountains of Snowdonia boasts a rich Roman history – as evident in its medieval as its backcloth. 5 DAYS historic Roman spa and home of Jane Austen. Enjoy a 2 DAYS 5 DAYS YOUR HOTEL Hallmark Hotel, Gloucester 5 DAYS sumptuous afternoon tea in the stunning setting of the castle and cathedral. A delightful 4* hotel located in the green suburbs of YOUR HOTEL Tynedale Hotel, Llandudno Pump Room, one of the finest backdrops for high YOUR HOTEL Crown & Mitre Hotel, Carlisle Gloucester. Each of the comfortable en-suite bedrooms We’re delighted to return to this warm and welcoming 3* hotel, located tea in Bath. Situated close to the historic cathedral in the heart of the city, this 3* are furnished with TV, hairdryer, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making along the central promenade with views out over the bandstand and YOUR HOTEL Hilton Bath City Hotel, Bath hotel offers the perfect mix of Edwardian grandeur (complete with facilities. There is no lift but ground floor rooms are available. The sea. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & beautiful original features, such as the elegant sweeping staircase) restaurant serves a delicious evening menu and generous breakfast. coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The hotel’s restaurant serves A luxurious 4* hotel, centrally located within walking distance of Bath’s main attractions and shopping centre. All rooms are en-suite with TV, and contemporary comfort. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone, a fabulous full Welsh breakfast and choice evening menu, and there is hairdryer and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The live entertainment each evening. hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. The restaurant serves a ITINERARY delicious evening menu and hearty breakfast. restaurant serves an excellent menu, and leisure facilities include an indoor pool and whirlpool. MONDAY We leave our home area, stopping for coffee on route to ITINERARY Cheltenham. This elegant regency town was the height of fashion for 18th ITINERARY ITINERARY century visitors with its stylish buildings and central promenade area. With SATURDAY We leave our home area and travel over the border into a variety of independent shops and cosy cafes to enjoy a relaxing lunch, we Wales, stopping for coffee and lunch en route. On arrival at our hotel, SUNDAY We travel to the beautiful city of Bath, MONDAY We leave our home area and make our way north, with comfort continue to our hotel, arriving with plenty of time to settle in before dinner. enjoy a cup of tea while your luggage is delivered to your room. There stops en route, to our hotel, arriving with time to freshen up before dinner. famous for its exquisite 18th century Georgian TUESDAY This morning we travel to Moreton-in-Marsh where each Tuesday will then be time to settle in before dinner and our first evening of TUESDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we travel south along the edge of the entertainment. architecture. You may like to visit the Jane Austen a Charter market is held and with over 300 stalls it is one of the largest open- Lake District to the picturesque town of Kirby Lonsdale, with time to browse air markets in the country. After lunch we continue to Stow-On-The-Wold, SUNDAY The morning is free for you to spend as you please and explore Centre and learn about her life, novels and connection the gift shops and enjoy an early lunch. We then make the short journey the highest lying Cotswolds town, famous for its historic wool industry and Llandudno, known as the ‘Queen of Welsh Resorts’. You may like to take to the city, or the Thermal Bath Spa and take a dip to Settle, where we board a train on England’s most scenic railway. The 72 annual fairs. Wander through to the town to discover its ancient history with a ride on the Great Orme Tramway to the summit on one of only three mile route takes you on a journey through the magnificent Yorkshire Dales the town stocks & cross and elegant array of honey coloured Cotswold town cable-hauled street tramways in the world. There is also a fine pier, over in the refreshing warm waters of the famous rooftop and over the 24 arches of the Ribblehead Viaduct, before plunging into the houses, home to antique and gift shops today. 700 metres long, attractive gardens, shops and restaurants. Join us, if you longest tunnel on the line at Blea Moor. Emerging on the side of Dentdale, wish for an afternoon excursion to Conwy – a medieval walled town with pool. Take a stroll along the iconic Royal Crescent, the line leaves the Dales at Garsdale and makes its way through the lush, WEDNESDAY Join us today as we visit the historic town of Banbury located an imposing castle and lively quay, on which you will find what is claimed with its sweeping curved terrace of honey coloured gentle hills of the Eden Valley, before arriving in Carlisle with time to relax on the River Cherwell on the edge of the Cotswolds. The setting for the to be the smallest house in Great Britain! We return to our hotel in time before evening dinner. nursery rhyme “Ride A Cock Horse” the Market Place has narrow streets Georgian town houses or explore the city in greater filled with shops and cafes which serve the local “Banbury Cake” a special for dinner and another evening of excellent entertainment. WEDNESDAY This morning we stay just within the English border, fruit & pastry cake. After lunch we visit Leamington Spa for a special 2 hour depth on a sightseeing tour bus, or perhaps a leisurely following what is probably one of the best-known landmarks of the north: MONDAY This morning we travel to Blaenau Ffestiniog and board the guided tour of the Guide Dogs Breeding Centre. Here we see some guide dog world’s oldest narrow-gauge railway for a 13½ mile journey to the harbour boat trip down the River Avon. With numerous shops, Hadrian’s Wall. We make a visit to the Roman Army Museum, just inside the Kielder Forest, as we step back in time to 2000 years ago, and experience puppies playing and socialising through special viewing windows, meet some in Porthmadog. The train climbs over 700 feet from sea level into the boutiques and cafes, there is much to see and do, life as a Roman soldier and life on the front line of Emperor Hadrian’s British guide dog breeding stock and learn about life-changing work carried out mountains, past lakes and waterfalls and round tight bends, clinging to the here. Since 2011 the centre has bred more than 1500 puppies each year who before enjoying a dinner this evening in our hotel. frontier. We watch a spectacular 3D film, with aerial views of the wall and side of the mountain or tunneling through it. We then re-join the coach brief story of the Roman soldiers based here and the museum houses inter- have helped almost 10,000 people maintain a better life after sight loss. and make the short journey to Portmeirion, an Italianate village famous for esting artefacts excavated along the wall. We later continue to the market THURSDAY This morning we make our way to the riverside market town its china. While here, you can marvel at the beautiful gardens, browse the MONDAY The morning is free for you to continue town of Hexham, with winding streets, ancient Shambles, a 15th century of Tewkesbury, with its magnificent abbey, medieval streets, mill and many gift shops, and enjoy lunch. exploring the city of Bath before we enjoy a town hall and ancient Abbey. After lunch, we return to Carlisle with the rest museums. After an early lunch we travel to Cheltenham Racecourse to TUESDAY After breakfast, join us as we travel through stunning scenery sumptuous afternoon tea at the Pump Room in one of the afternoon free to explore this lovely city with its cathedral and shops, board the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway for a scenic steam train ride around Snowdon and the Llanberis Pass, before boarding a train for a or perhaps make use of the hotel’s leisure facilities. to Broadway. We have time here this afternoon to explore this charming return journey on the Snowdon Mountain Cog Railway to the summit at of the city’s most elegant restaurants. Indulge in a THURSDAY Join us today for a wonderfully scenic, circular tour around Cotswolds village and enjoy an afternoon tea in one of the many cafes. 1,085 metres, with spectacular views… weather permitting! We then selection of delicate sandwiches, scones with cream the northern reaches of the Lake District. We travel through the picturesque FRIDAY We leave our hotel and make the short journey to Bourton on the re-join the coach and make our way to the picturesque village of Betws- and jam, freshly made cakes and pastries, all served towns of Keswick and Windermere, up the breathtaking Kirkstone Pass Water, the most popular Cotswold village, and often referred to as the ‘Venice y-Coed, North Wales’ most popular resort. Here you will find a railway (weather permitting!) and on to Ullswater, with stops for coffee, lunch and of the Cotswolds’ because the River Windrush runs through its centre. Here museum, plus craft shops and tearooms. with a traditional pot of English tea or freshly brewed photographs along the way. We later complete our tour back to our hotel via you will find the Model Railway, Cotswold Motor Museum, the perfumery, WEDNESDAY Sadly we today leave North Wales and make our way coffee. We later make our way back to our home area, Penrith. Dragonfly Maze and the pottery. There are also many gift shops to browse home, stopping for coffee and lunch en route. We complete our homeward FRIDAY We leave our hotel and begin our homeward journey. With regular and restaurants to enjoy a leisurely lunch. We later make our way back to the journey back into England, arriving early/mid-evening. arriving early evening. comfort stops en route, we reach the West Country early/mid-evening. West Country, arriving early evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 1 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Ffestiniog Railway ticket n Afternoon tea at the Punp Room n Settle to Carlisle Railway ticket n Guided talk and tour of the Guide n Entrance to Portmerion Village & Gardens n All coach travel n Entrance to the Roman Army Museum Dog Breeding Centre n Snowdon Mountain Railway ticket n All coach travel n Ticket for the Gloucestershire SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: No single supplement (Max 4) n Warwickshire Railway All coach travel No single supplement Single supplement £30.00 Single supplement £48.00 Subsequent singles £80.00 n All coach travel Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £14.00 Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £21.00

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A WEEKEND IN CORNWALL TOUR AUTUMN COLOURS OF TOUR GREAT HIGHLAND RAILWAYS TOUR Join us for a relaxing weekend retreat in this PRICE THE PEAK DISTRICT PRICE OF SCOTLAND PRICE picturesque corner of the South West peninsula. Visit some of Cornwall best loved harbour towns and £225 Sitting astride the backbone of England, Derbyshire £385 Join us on a railway adventure including scenery in £659 authentic fishing villages, whilst enjoying the mild boasts some of the country’s finest landscapes. The areas of Scotland that are dramatic in different ways. wonderful scenery of the Peak District National Park is You may have travelled these routes by road, but from climate and delicious flavours that the Cornish Coast 4 DAYS 5 DAYS 8 DAYS has to offer. hard to rival and the rolling hillsides of the Derbyshire the comfort of a rail journey we hope you will enjoy a Dales are dotted with picturesque villages and bustling whole new perspective and many memorable views. YOUR HOTEL The Porthbyan Hotel, Looe market towns. YOUR HOTEL Craigmonie Hotel, Inverness A 3* fully refurbished hotel nestled in the heart of Looe with panoramic YOUR HOTEL views across the harbour. All rooms are en-suite with TV, hairdryer, Wi-Fi Shrigley Hall Hotel, Pott Shrigley A delightful 3* hotel situated in a quiet leafy location, just a short walk access and tea & coffee making facilities. There is a lift to all floors. A beautiful 4* country house hotel located on the edge of the Peak from the centre of town. Each room is en-suite and furnished with TV, The restaurant offers a delicious evening menu and hearty Cornish District National Park It has retained many of its impressive original telephone, hairdryer, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making facilities. breakfast, together with a bar and outside terrace. features such as the elaborate painted domed ceiling over the main There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant serves freshly prepared dishes grand staircase. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, hairdryer, and tea & using local ingredients, and leisure facilities includes an indoor pool, coffee facilities. The Restaurant serves a delicious menu, and leisure sauna & gym. ITINERARY facilities include an indoor pool, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi. There FRIDAY We leave our home area and travel west to the ancient is also a lift to all floors. ITINERARY market town of Tavistock, located on the tranquil River Tavy and edge SUNDAY We leave the West Country and travel north, stopping of the rugged Dartmoor National Park. Historically it was the region’s ITINERARY for coffee and lunch en route, and arriving at our overnight hotel in Stannary town, administering the local tin trade, and has links with SUNDAY We leave the West Country and journey north to our hotel, making the great sea farer, Sir Francis Drake. Whilst here you may like to comfort stops en route, arriving with time to settle in before dinner. Cumbria with time to freshen up before evening dinner. THURSDAY We begin our day, travelling south to Aviemore, browse the poplar indoor pannier market or visit the central parish MONDAY This morning we travel across the heart of the National Park, MONDAY We continue our journey north, stopping at Stirling for church of St Eustachius with William Morris stained glass windows through stunning scenery, to the bustling market town of Chesterfield, famous coffee, and Pitlochry for lunch. We later continue through some in the Cairngorms National Park. You have the option of either and intricate roof embosses. With time for lunch, we continue to our for its crooked church spire. Here you will find one of the area’s largest open- stunning scenery to our hotel in Inverness, our base for the next 5 staying here and exploring this pretty town, or travel a little further hotel in Looe, and base for the next three nights. air street markets to browse and maybe find a bargain or two! We continue nights. on to the ski area to join a chair lift for a ride to the commit of to Matlock Bath, a picturesque village set in the beautiful gorge of the River the Cairngorms, with absolutely stunning views if the weather is SATURDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to Derwent. Whilst here you may like to take a cable car ride to the Heights of TUESDAY After breakfast we make the short journey to Dingwall, Mevagissey for lunch, with its distinctive twin harbour and busy right. We then all meet up in Aviemore in time for lunch, before Abraham, with (weather permitting) breath-taking views of the village. At the where we board a main line train (“Far North Line”), which runs boarding the Strathspey Steam Railway for a 45-minute journey fishing port with daily catches of skate, lobster and plaice. Clustered summit there are two underground show caves, a café and a gift shop. Other along the eastern coastline, before turning inland across the stunning around the harbour walls are quaint streets with galleries, cafes and attractions include the mining museum, an aquarium as well as souvenir shops through largely unspoilt Highland scenery to Broomhill. and cafés to enjoy lunch and afternoon tea. scenery of the moors, to Thurso. With time to look around this remote shops. A beautiful place to sit and relax, and enjoy Cornish fish & Georgian town, we return to Inverness by coach. FRIDAY This morning we board a train in Inverness for a chips! We later make the short journey to Charlestown, a historic TUESDAY This morning we make our way to Bakewell, a pretty market town, spectacular journey to Kyle of Lochalsh, overlooking the Isle of Georgian port town with delightful fishermen’s cottages. With time with time to browse the shops and maybe enjoy some of the famous Bakewell WEDNESDAY The whole day is free for you to spend as you Skye. Travelling from coast to coast, the railway line draws an arc, to enjoy a stroll around the harbour and afternoon tea, we make our Pudding, which was said to be invented at the Rutland Arms pub in the town. please in Inverness, with its Victorian castle, which dominates the taking in breath-taking Highland scenery & mountains along the We make the short journey to the stunning home of the Duke & Duchess way back to Looe. town centre. The inverness Museum and art gallery provide a good way. Keep a keen eye out for herds of deer, often spotted just after of Devonshire, Chatsworth House, with over 30 rooms to explore from the introduction to the history of the Highlands. If you’re looking for SUNDAY The morning is free for you to explore the delightful magnificent Painted Hall, regal State Rooms, Galleries and Chapel. The exterior Garve Station. On arrival at Kyle of Lochalsh, there will be time to harbour town of Looe. The towns of East and West Looe are joined is just as exquisite with 105 acres of gardens, maze, water features and sculp- , knitwear and gift ideas, look no further than James Pringle look around the attractive town before we once again return to by the famous seven arched bridge that spans the River Looe. With tures. The restaurant serves delicious lunches and afternoon teas and the shop Weavers. There are, of course, all the usual shops and plenty of places our hotel by coach. beautiful sandy beaches, unique boutiques and harbour boat trips, is full of gift ideas. to have coffee and lunch. SATURDAY After breakfast, we leave Inverness and make our there is much to do and enjoy. This afternoon, if you wish, join us WEDNESDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we travel through some of the for an excursion to the nearby picturesque fishing port of Polperro most stunning scenery the Peak District has to offer. We travel to the delightful way south to Fort William for coffee, through the spectacular Glen with its “old world” charm, beautiful cottages, small art galleries and town of Glossop for coffee and along Snakes Pass to the natural beauty of the Coe, and on to Callander for lunch. We continue to our overnight stories of smuggler & pirate tales. Y-shaped Lady Bower Reservoir to see the colours of Autumn unfolding. We hotel in in Cumbria in time for dinner. continue through Castleton to the spa town of Buxton, the capital of the Peak MONDAY Sadly this morning, we leave the beautiful setting of Looe, District for lunch and time to explore the elegant centre with its Opera House, SUNDAY This morning we continue our journey home to the and begin our homeward journey, stopping at the beautiful grounds Pump Room and the Georgian architectural delight of The Crescent. West Country, making comfort stops on route arriving home mid- evening. of Buckfast Abbey for lunch, before arriving back in our home area. THURSDAY Sadly we leave our hotel after breakfast and begin our homeward journey, stopping in the delightful market town of Tewkesbury for lunch. We PRICE INCLUDES: complete our journey back to the West Country arriving early evening. PRICE INCLUDES: n 7 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Train ticket from Dingwall to Thurso n Entertainment on some evenings PRICE INCLUDES: n Steam Train ticket for Strathspey Railway n All coach travel n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Train ticket from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh n Entrance to Chatsworth House SUPPLEMENTS: n SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel No single supplement for 1st 2 singles All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £175.00 £60.00 supplement for subsequent singles No single supplement (Max 5) Chairlift at Cairngorms Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £26.00

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PORTUGAL’S ATLANTIC TOUR GUERNSEY TOUR JERSEY TOUR COAST & LISBON PRICE Lying close to the northern coast of France and bathed PRICE Jersey has charmed generations of visitors – only 14 PRICE by the warm waters of the Gulf Stream, the island of miles from the French coast, it has the continental We are delighted to repeat this tour to the coastal £ Guernsey offers a truly unforgettable escape from the £ flavour of France while remaining part of Britain. £375 region of Portugal’s capital, Lisbon, affectionately 945 hustle and bustle of mainland Britain. 459 Although only a small island, Jersey has so much to known as the “White City”. With elegant coastal resorts, 10 DAYS YOUR HOTEL St Pierre Park Hotel, St Peter Port 5 DAYS offer… sandy beaches, rugged coastline, beautiful 5 DAYS ancient towns and a magnificent jewel of a city, there is countryside and a wide variety of attractions. so much to experience in this stunning Atlantic coastal We are delighted to return to this luxurious 4* hotel, set corner. in acres of tranquil parkland near a lake. All rooms are YOUR HOTEL Mayfair Hotel, St Helier ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries and tea A warm welcome awaits at this lovely 3* hotel, just a few minutes’ YOUR HOTEL Hotel Estoril Eden, Estoril & coffee facilities. Many have a private balcony or terrace with views walk from the centre of Jersey’s capital, St Helier. All rooms are ensuite, A 4* hotel located near the seafront with breath taking views across of the beautiful grounds. The restaurant offers quality cuisine and a with TV, telephone and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors. the Atlantic Ocean. All en-suite bedrooms are fully air-conditioned, friendly and relaxed atmosphere, and breakfast is served in the grand The restaurant serves a wide variety of dishes, and the hotel’s coffee with TV, telephone, hairdryer and Wi-Fi access. The hotel’s panoramic La Fontaine Suite overlooking the lake and fountain. The excellent shop is open throughout the day, offering an assortment of meals and restaurant serves a choice menu of local and international cuisine, and leisure facilities include an indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, gym, and snacks. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool, steam room and gym, the “Bellevue” bar provides a relaxing area to enjoy sea views. Leisure VII Park, Basilica da Estrela, and on to the area of Belem with the UNESCO beauty salon. and entertainment is provided each evening. facilities include an outdoor pool, indoor pool, Jacuzzi and gym. Jeronimos monastery, Belem Tower and Monument to Discovery. With time free to explore the city at leisure, and you may like to take a wooden tram ride up to the old district of Alfama, passing through narrow streets with tall brightly ITINERARY ITINERARY ITINERARY painted houses and beautiful ceramic tile designs. There are an abundance of restaurants to enjoy lunch and the city’s tasty treat “pasteìs de nata” (custard MONDAY We leave our home area, after a possible early MONDAY We leave our home area, after a possible early SUNDAY We leave our home area and make our way to Plymouth where we pastry) is a must! departure, (time to be advised) and make our way east to Poole for departure, (time to be advised) and make our way east to Poole for board a luxurious ferry for a late afternoon departure and overnight sailing to the ferry crossing to Guernsey. On arrival, you will be met by a local Santander. The ferry boasts a fabulous swimming pool and leisure area, elegant bars FRIDAY Join us today as we make our way to the beautiful hilltop town the ferry crossing to St Helier. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by and lounges and a superb choice of dining, from award-winning cuisine to a wide of Sintra, a well-deserved UNESCO world heritage site. A former summer coach or taxi and taken to your hotel, with the remainder of the a hotel representative and taken to your hotel. The representative day free to spend as you please before dinner. selection of self-service menus. There is also live entertainment and dancing until residence of the Portuguese monarchy, Sintra also boasts two of Portugal’s will act as your point of contact for the duration of your stay on late, two cinemas showing the latest movies and great shopping in the stylish malls. most extraordinary palaces, semitropical gardens and a castle. The heart of the TUESDAY – THURSDAY Each day is free for you to spend as All cabins are en suite and air-conditioned. town is awash with tall houses painted in hues of pale pink, ochre and mellow the island, and he or she will be available each day to offer you yellow, with decorative turrets and balconies amongst quaint narrow streets. you please exploring this small yet scenic island. Covering only 50 advice on things like attractions and car hire. Dinner this evening is MONDAY After a leisurely breakfast we continue our cruise, and you can continue Whilst here you may like to visit the stunning Palácio Nacional, dating from the square miles, Guernsey claims to be Britain’s warmest spot! The followed by entertainment. to make use of the facilities on board and have lunch. Our ship arrives in Santander 15th century, with spectacular interiors. With time to enjoy lunch, and explore island’s capital, St Peter Port, is a bustling harbour town with pretty early afternoon and we rejoin the coach and travel south, with comfort stops en this wonderful town, we continue towards the most westerly point of Europe, route to our overnight hotel in Salamanca, with time to settle in before dinner. architecture. It also offers the best shopping on the island (which TUESDAY – THURSDAY Each day is free for you to spend to Cabo da Roca, a rocky cape with cliffs standing at a height of 140 metres, is tax free). You may like to hire a car for the duration of your exploring Jersey’s wonderful coastline and inland attractions. TUESDAY We continue our journey, crossing the border into Portugal, with stops with truly magnificent views across the Atlantic Ocean. There is also a café, gift for coffee and lunch on route. We arrive at our hotel in Estoril, our base for the next shop and visitor centre. stay, and the hotel will be able to help you with this. Alternatively, Perhaps you’d like to visit the Jersey War Tunnels; parts are you may like to visit the neighbouring islands of Herm, Sark and five nights, with time to settle in and explore our new surroundings before dinner SATURDAY Today we travel northwards to the beautiful, historic town of preserved as they were left after World War II. Other worthwhile this evening. Óbidos, said to be one of Portugal’s most picturesque places to visit. The Alderney – all a short ferry ride away. But with so many bays and attractions include the zoo and Mont Orgueil Castle. We also WEDNESDAY The whole day is free to spend as you please and enjoy the hotel compact town is filled with a maze of cobbled streets, traditional white- coves, it’s easy to find your own beach in Guernsey, with delights highly recommend a trip to Corbiere Lighthouse with its stunning facilities and coastal surroundings. Estoril has a long historic connection to the washed houses with terracotta tiled roofs and draped in colourful swathes of around every corner – like the 800-year-old de Sausmarez Manor, views, which you can walk to when the tide is out. A regular bus Portuguese rich and famous, and the town’s casino was said to be the inspiration bourgainvillea, all encircled by medieval city walls. The beautiful Porta da Vila with its magnificent gardens and Art Park. The island offers many for Ian Fleming’s 007 novel “Casino Royale” and also featured in the James Bond was the main gateway into the town, and is decorated with traditional azure inspiring walks along the 28.5 miles of cliff paths, and Castle service operates on the island and is useful for visiting the many film “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”. The golden sand and calm waters are perfect blue tiles, depicting the Passion Of Christ. For the more energetic, a walk along Cornet – Guernsey’s ancient royal fortress – is well worth a visit, as picturesque bays and harbours, or you may like to hire a car for the to enjoy a relaxing day on the beach, or for those who enjoy a coastal stroll, the the city walls offers wonderful views across the townscape. The local tipple is duration of your stay… the hotel can offer help with this if required. neighbouring fishing village of Cascais is easily accessed on foot. a rich cherry brandy liqueur (Ginja), which is served in most of the town’s cafes is the former home of famous French poet Victor Hugo. In addition, and restaurants, where you can enjoy lunch and sample the local cuisine. there’s the German Occupation Museum, Oatlands Craft Centre There are also numerous venues on the island in which to enjoy THURSDAY After breakfast we make our way east to the city of Lisbon. The Portuguese capital’s stunning location overlooks hills, situated on the River Tejo SUNDAY Sadly we say goodbye to our hotel in Estoril and make our way and the Candle Factory, where you can make your own souvenir. coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and Jersey ice cream! As on Monday, estuary, and is an enchanting combination of old-world charm and cosmopolitan back into Spain, to Valladolid, our overnight accommodation, arriving with You’ll never be short of things to do and see, and the island boasts dinner at the hotel is each night followed by entertainment. vibrancy. The best way to see the city is by a sightseeing bus tour with audio guide time to freshen up before dinner. a number of restaurants and tempting tearooms. Dinner is served to view many of its landmarks including the chic Avenida da Liberdade, Edward each evening at the hotel. FRIDAY Sadly it’s today time to leave Jersey. Your hotel MONDAY After breakfast we make the short journey to Santander, with representative will inform you of the necessary details, including time to browse and have an early lunch, before we rejoin our ferry for the FRIDAY Sadly it’s today time to leave Guernsey. Once again, a overnight sailing to Portsmouth giving you more time to continue to enjoy its when you’ll need to leave the hotel to be taken by coach to the ferry many facilities and enjoy dinner in one of the restaurants. local coach or taxi will take you to the ferry port for the return port for the return crossing to Poole. On arrival, you will be met by a crossing to Poole. On arrival, you will be met by a Blakes coach and TUESDAY We arrive in Portsmouth early afternoon and after disembarking, Blakes coach and driver, who will return you to your home area. rejoin the coach and return to our home area. driver, who will return you to your home area.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 7 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast n Return ferry crossings n Return ferry crossings n 2 Night’s ferry accommodation in 4 SUPPLEMENTS: n n berth inside cabins Hotel transfers in Guernsey Hotel transfers in Jersey Meals on board ferry SUPPLEMENTS: n Ferry crossings 4 berth outside cabin £90.00 per person SUPPLEMENTS: No single supplement (Max 2) n All coach travel Single supplement £332.00 Single supplement £122.00 Subsequent singles (subject to availability) £60.00 Travel insurance £41.00 Travel insurance £33.00 Travel insurance £33.00

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THE VERY BEST OF TOUR BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS TOUR IRELAND & THE TOUR CORNWALL PRICE & THE LAKE DISTRICT PRICE FERMANAGH LAKELANDS PRICE Cornwall boasts some of the most picturesque Blackpool needs very little introduction! The famous Discover the charm of Southern Ireland’s crystal-clear coastlines and landscapes in the country, which coupled £299 Tower, Pleasure Beach, trams, sand and shops are £249 lakes adorned with islands and peninsulas. We £665 with the mild Cornish climate, makes this an ideal amongst some of its popular attractions. 5 DAYS 5 DAYS experience the elegance of the Fermanagh Lakeland 8 DAYS holiday destination at any time of year, especially as the YOUR HOTEL President Hotel, Blackpool region with a sunset dinner cruise. vivid Autumn colours start to make their appearance. Ideally situated along the seafront. All en-suite YOUR HOTEL Esplanade Hotel, Bray YOUR HOTEL Membly Hall Hotel, Falmouth bedrooms have TV, hairdryer, telephone and tea & coffee facilities, with A 3* hotel located on the seafront, overlooking the shores of Dublin Ideally situated on Falmouth’s beach front, this family-run hotel offers a lift to all floors. Leisure facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, Bay. Each of the comfortable bedrooms is equipped with TV, telephone, a very warm welcome. All rooms are en-suite with TV, hairdryer and tea sauna and gym are free to use and accessible at the nearby Grand hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The & coffee making facilities. There is a lift to all floors and the restaurant Hotel. The restaurant serves a delicious evening menu and hearty restaurant serves a freshly prepared menu and hearty Irish breakfast. There offers an excellent menu. Leisure facilities include a spa pool and breakfast, and entertainment is provided each evening. is a lounge bar to relax in the evenings. Jacuzzi, and entertainment is provided most nights. The bar has a large lounge area with wonderful views across the channel. YOUR HOTEL Manor House Country Hotel, Killadeas, Enniskillen ITINERARY A 4* former manor house combines old-world elegance with modern complete our journey to our hotel on the shores of Lough Erne, with time to comfort located on the shores of Lough Erne. Each of the comfortable settle in and relax before dinner. ITINERARY MONDAY We leave the West Country and journey north, with stops for coffee and lunch en route, arriving at our hotel with en-suite rooms are furnished with TV and tea & coffee making facilities. WEDNESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we visit Blessingbourne Country MONDAY We leave our home area and make our way, with a comfort stop on time to settle in before dinner, followed by quiz and bingo and in- A lift serves most floors. The restaurant serves a choice evening menu and Estate for a guided tour of the Elizabethan style house and gardens by generous breakfast. Leisure facilities include an indoor heated pool, jacuzzi the lady of the manor with its beautiful interiors and art collections. We route, to Looe with time to browse the shops and enjoy lunch. We complete our house cabaret style entertainment this evening. You may also like journey to our hotel, with time to settle in before dinner and evening at leisure. and sauna. also see the costume and carriage collection with a fascinating array of to take a stroll along the promenade and enjoy the atmosphere original carriages, coaches, a genuine Romany caravan, penny farthings and TUESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we travel to Truro with time to browse this seaside town enjoys in illuminations season, ITINERARY horse-drawn farm machinery. We complete our visit with tea and homemade the shops and explore the cathedral. After lunch we board a pleasure boat for cakes. We return to our hotel with time to relax and enjoy the hotel’s a 75-minute scenic cruise to Falmouth where you will have the remainder of TUESDAY This morning we travel to the traditional seaside resort SATURDAY We leave the West Country and make our way, into Wales and facilities and Lakeland setting. This evening we enjoy a sunset dinner cruise the day free to explore its many attractions including the National Maritime of Southport, with its bustling town centre, tranquil parklands, on to Pembroke, with, for the afternoon crossing to Rosslare. After docking in on Lough Erne (depending on numbers, some guests may have this dinner Museum and marina. There is also a charming mix of shops from specialist promenade and elegant pier. There are many independent shops Ireland, we travel to our overnight hotel in Wexford for dinner. cruise on Thursday evening). outlets to the usual high street brands, and tea rooms to enjoy a cosy afternoon tea. with wrought iron canopies and quaint colourful shops to browse SUNDAY We leave our hotel and make our way north towards the Wicklow THURSDAY Join us today as we visit the Ulster American Folk Park, one of in Lord Street After lunch we return to Blackpool with time to Mountains National Park. We travel via Enniscorthy and Arklow and onto Ireland’s major attractions. Here you’ll experience the epic story of Ireland’s WEDNESDAY Join us this morning as we make the journey to the delightful spend at leisure. Avoca, the setting for the TV series “Ballykissangel” and home of Ireland’s emigration from the quaint thatched houses of Ulster to the dramatic town of Marazion, thought to be Britain’s oldest town. Here you will see the oldest working mill, the Avoca Handweavers where visitors can watch as tweed American Frontier, brought to life by costumed re-enactments. After lunch imposing St Michael’s Mount just across the causeway, and a stretch of sandy WEDNESDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we travel to the cloth is produced. With time to enjoy lunch, we continue through the Vale of we visit Belleek Pottery, Ireland’s oldest pottery having produced delicate beach to stroll along, together with an array of shops with local artwork, crafts beautiful Lake District, to experience its beautiful scenery including Clara to Glendalough, an ancient monastic site surrounded by forests. Here you Parian china for over 150 years. and gifts. We continue to the pretty fishing town of St Ives, with its picturesque visits to delightful Windermere and Kendall. With stops for coffee can explore the visitor centre and enjoy afternoon tea in the café, before we harbour seafront and many delightful shops. There is also the Barbara Hepworth complete our journey to our hotel in Bray, our base for the next 2 nights. FRIDAY Sadly, we leave our hotel and make the short journey into the Museum and Tate Gallery, which together celebrate the work of a group of and lunch along the way, we return to Blackpool late afternoon centre of Enniskillen. Built on a natural island that splits the Upper & Lower young painters, potters and sculptors. We return to Falmouth for the afternoon with more light entertainment this evening, after dinner. MONDAY Today is free to explore the seaside town of Bray, the largest town Lough Erne, this attractive waterside setting bustles with boats and has in County Wicklow, known as the gateway to the Garden of Ireland. Stroll along giving you time if you wish to explore. There is the National Maritime Museum THURSDAY The whole day is free to spend as you please many lively pubs and cafes. The 16th century castle, home to the Royal and marina to explore, as well as a vibrant shopping centre. the shingle beach and long promenade which extends along the cliff path. You Fusiliers, contains an impressive regimental museum. The Butter Market enjoying all that Blackpool has to offer. You may like to visit may like to visit the seafront aquarium, or browse the shops in the town centre, is a restored dairy market from the early 1800’s with a range if Irish craft THURSDAY Today we make our way to the picturesque harbour town of the Tower Com- plex, which caters for all ages with its many or perhaps hop on a train or bus and make the short journey into the heart of workshops, studios & galleries. After an early lunch we continue our journey Mevagissey, once the centre of Cornwall’s pilchard fishing industry. Stroll Dublin, just 12 miles up the coast to visit Southern Ireland’s vibrant capital. through heart of the old town to see many old buildings constructed of cob attractions, including the world-famous ballroom where organists via the fishing town of Cavan and the historic town of Navan, before and slate, explore the narrow streets with gift shops and cafes and perhaps entertain throughout the day and you can dance along. There TUESDAY After breakfast we leave our hotel in Bray and make our way across arriving at our overnight hotel in Stillorgan. enjoy a fish ‘n’ chip lunch, before we travel to the Lost Gardens of Heligan. Lost is also the Pleasure Beach with rides and shows for all ages, Ireland via Mullingar and Longford to the picturesque town of Carrick-On- SATURDAY After an early departure we board a ferry in Dublin for the to brambles and overgrown after WWI, these beautifully restored gardens are the Waxworks, the Zoo, three piers and the shops... to name Shannon with time to explore the bustling marina, stroll through attractive return ferry crossing to Holyhead, with breakfast served onboard. We Europe’s largest restoration project of its kind with over 200 acres and a variety just a few. After dinner, join us for a full coach tour of the streets with traditional shops and enjoy a relaxing lunch in one of the cafes. We complete our homeward journey, with a comfort stop en route, arriving of different garden zones to explore from sub-tropical plants, bamboo tunnels, early-mid evening. giant ferns and ancient woodland paths. famous Blackpool Illuminations, followed by our last evening of entertainment. FRIDAY Sadly this morning we leave our hotel and make our way to Padstow, PRICE INCLUDES: with time to stroll around the working fishing harbor, with many gift shops FRIDAY After breakfast we begin our journey home, with stops and art galleries and cosy cafes to enjoy a relaxing lunch. We continue our for coffee and lunch, arriving back in the West Country early n 7 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast homeward journey, arriving early-evening. evening. n Guided Tour of Blessingbourne House & Gardens n Tea & Homemade Cakes at Blessingbourne Estate n PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: Entrance to Ulster American Folk Park n Entrance to Belleek Pottery n n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Sunset Dinner Cruise on 1 evening n n Entertainment on most evenings Evening tour of Blackpool Illuminations n Ferry crossings n n Boat trip from Truro to Falmouth Entertainment each evening n All coach travel n Entrance to the Lost Gardens SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: of Heligan No single supplement (Max 5) No single supplement for 1st 2 singles SUPPLEMENTS: Sea view supplement £44.00 per person Subsequent singles £60.00 Single supplement £144.00 n All coach travel Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £39.00

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NORTHERN SPAIN...THE TOUR MID WALES & TOUR ISLE OF WIGHT TOUR CANTABRIAN COAST PRICE THE ELAN VALLEY PRICE The Isle of Wight – only 23 miles long by 13 miles wide PRICE – is quite a world of its own, managing to crowd into Experience the spectacular Cantabrian coastline of £ The majestic landscape of Mid Wales is dominated by £ its small surface area an entire realm of unspoilt English £ Northern Spain, with its beautiful white sandy beaches, 675 the Cambrian Mountains, affectionately known as the 345 landscapes in miniature. 299 green rugged mountains and peaceful fishing villages. ‘backbone’ of Wales, with rugged towering peaks and 10 DAYS 5 DAYS 5 DAYS With stunning landscapes including the soaring Picos velvet slopes. Located in its heart is the Elan Valley, YOUR HOTEL Shanklin Hotel, Shanklin de Europa mountain range, pretty Spanish towns, with a series of Victorian dams, reservoirs and A warm welcome awaits at this 3* hotel, commanding ancient fishing ports and with over 60 beaches along a conservation areas. Join us as we discover the beauty stunning views over Sandown Bay. All rooms are ensuite, 250km stretch of coastline, there is something for everyone to enjoy. of this region. with TV, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant has panoramic views across the YOUR HOTEL Gran Hotel Suances, Suances YOUR HOTEL Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells bay and is renowned for producing quality food using fresh ingredients A classical styled, locally rated 4* hotel ideally situated close to the We are delighted to return to this 4* hotel, which prides itself on its sourced locally on the island. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool, village centre and 400 metres from the beach, overlooking the beautiful warm welcome and attention to detail. All rooms are ensuite, with sauna and spa, and entertainment is provided most evenings. Cantabrian Sea. With a lift to all floors, the bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to TV, hairdryer, Wi-Fi access, safe and telephone. The restaurant offers a all floors. The restaurant serves a delicious choice menu, and leisure ITINERARY wide range of buffet style meals using locally sourced produce. There is facilities include an indoor pool, whirlpool and gym. a large bar/lounge area and outdoor swimming pool on site. MONDAY We leave our home area, and with a comfort stop en route, make ITINERARY our way to Southampton for the 1 hour ferry crossing to East Cowes. before ITINERARY continuing to Shanklin and our hotel, with time to settle in and perhaps stunning backdrop. The town has a maze of cobbled streets with wonderful SUNDAY We leave the West Country and make our way, with a comfort stop en enjoy a swim before dinner. SUNDAY We leave the West Country and make our way to Plymouth, where we architecture and ancient square towers. Sample the locally produced brandy route, to the market town of Abergavenny for lunch. We then complete our journey board a luxurious ferry for a late afternoon departure and overnight sailing to Orujo (made from the left-over products from wine making). to our hotel through the scenic Brecon Beacons, arriving with time to settle in TUESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to the St Mildred’s Santander. The ferry boasts a fabulous swimming pool, leisure area and elegant before dinner. Church at Whippingham, which is full of history and has strong links with bars & lounges, with a superb choice of dining, from award-winning cuisine to a SATURDAY Today we take a leisurely tour inland, through the National Park MONDAY This morning we travel to the west coast of Wales and the pretty town Osborne House & Queen Victoria. We continue to Osborne House, Queen wide selection of self-service menus. There is also live entertainment and dancing of Saja-Besaya, towards the quaint village of Fontibre. Here, set amongst of Aberystwyth, with its castle, pier and harbour. You may like to take a ride on the Victoria’s palace by the sea. Much more than a royal residence, it was also the small stone traditional houses and mountain of the Campoo Valley is until late, two cinemas showing the latest films and great shopping in stylish Electric Cliff Railway, the longest of its kind in Britain, where the summit reveals a family home, and as you walk through the Queen’s bedroom, the nursery malls. All cabins are en-suite and air-conditioned. the source of the River Ebro, Spain’s second longest river (578 miles), which an amazing panorama that on a clear day extends as far as the Preseli Hills in travels south-east and enters the sea south of Barcelona. We continue Pembrokeshire to the south and the mountains of Snowdonia to the North. After rooms and even the royal bathrooms, you’re offered an intimate glimpse into MONDAY We continue our cruise today and you can continue to make use east towards the old town of Reinosa, on the banks of the Ebro. With time lunch, we join a narrow-gauge steam train, one of the ‘Great Little Trains’ of Wales, the royal family’s life. There are acres of gardens and grounds to explore, and of the ship’s facilities and enjoy lunch. We arrive in Santander early afternoon, to enjoy lunch, & the town’s historic architecture, we continue our journey for an unforgettable 11¾-mile journey through the spectacular Rheidol Valley with you can take a horse-drawn cart ride to Swiss Cottage, the royal playhouse, re-join the coach, and travel the short journey to our hotel with time to settle in some spectacular views. Our destination is Devil’s Bridge, where you can enjoy a cup to enjoy lunch in the restaurant. We return to our hotel with a stop in Ryde, around the reservoir which General Franco built in 1945, in order to supply of tea before we re-join the coach and return to our hotel. before dinner. water to downriver towns beyond Cantabria, and in doing so flooded almost the second-largest town on the island for tea. 10 villages. TUESDAY This morning we make our way north to the market town of Welshpool, TUESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to the picturesque home to Europe’s largest sheep market, for coffee. We then continue to the National WEDNESDAY Join us today as we take a wonderful circular tour of the town of San Vicente de la Barguera, an old fishermen’s refuge with a beautiful SUNDAY Today you have a choice. You can either enjoy another free day Trust’s Powis Castle, which is beautifully laid out in Italian and French styles. This island, travelling through Ventnor and along the picturesque west coast to beach, colourful fishing boats and a medieval castle and the famous 16th on resort or join us for a unique tour of the Cabarceno Natural Safari Park world-famous garden retains its original lead statues, along with an orangery and Alum Bay. While here, you may like to take the chair lift down to the sea for century Miza Bridge with its 28 arches set against the backdrop of the Picos de in Cantabria, world famous for its conservation work with endangered an aviary on the terraces. Perched on a rock above the garden terraces, the medieval castle contains one of the finest collections of paintings and furniture in Wales. the best views of the Needles, or make yourself a souvenir with the multi- Europa mountain range. We continue to the quaint coastal village of Comillas, animals. The park contains more than 100 different species of animals with coloured sands found around the bay. After lunch we continue on to Cowes, with its medieval square, cobbled streets and old churches. There is a beautiful There is also restaurant, gift shop and plant nursery to browse. large enclosures which were formed after the mining industry shaped the a famous yachting harbour, with time to browse the shops, watch the many sandy beach, and a nature reserve with dunes. After lunch we visit via the WEDNESDAY After breakfast we travel to the Elan Valley Visitor Centre, where landscape. The spacious enclosures house elephants, giraffes, brown bears boats coming in and out and have tea. charming town of Santillana Del Mar, considered by many to be one of Spain’s and tigers amongst many, others, and with over 12 miles of roads that cross we are joined by a knowledgeable ranger for a guided coach tour of the Elan Valley most beautiful of towns, situated on the old pilgrimage route to Santiago de the 750 hectares of parkland, from gorges, lakes and rock formations, there reservoirs and surrounding estate. The valley covers an area of 70 square miles, THURSDAY The morning is free to explore Shanklin. You may like to visit Compostela, with medieval architecture it is packed full of history and culture. The where a series of dams and reservoirs provide water for the city of Birmingham. are areas to discover the animals from safe distances. This is an amazing day We’ll see magnificent feats of Victorian engineering and learn about the history and the Old Village with its picturesque thatched buildings, gift shops and cafés. entire town is a registered National Monument, with picturesque cobbled streets, out, and an experience in itself. construction of the dams, reservoirs and valley estate, together with conservation Just past the entrance to the Crab Inn is the beginning of Shanklin Chine, a medieval mansions and tall towers, dating from the 13th century. MONDAY Sadly leave our hotel and make the short journey into Santander, project work, as we experience the beauty of the region with stops for photographs. deep gorge carved out by a stream. This afternoon we make our way to the WEDNESDAY Today is free for you to explore your surroundings or make use We arrive back at the visitor centre for lunch. We later make our way along the picturesque village of Godshill – the most-photographed village in Britain, with free time to explore the vibrant town, with its historic centre. With valley to Bwlch Nant Yr Arian Visitor Centre, to watch a stunning spectacular as of the hotel swimming pool and bar area. Why not take a stroll down to the time to browse the shops, and have an early lunch, we board the ferry mid- the Red Kites (the Welsh National bird of prey) are fed around the lakeside.. More to admire the thatched cottages and 15th-century church, stroll around the beaches, wander through the small marine town or walk along the footpaths that afternoon, for our overnight sailing to Portsmouth. than 150 Red Kites together with other birds fly down for a feeding frenzy creating immaculate model village and browse the many gift shops. There are also criss-cross the peninsula to the cliffs overlooking the beautiful Cantabrian coast. a wonderful photograph opportunity. The visitor centre with its panoramic viewing some lovely cafés in which to enjoy a cream tea (or a very large cream cake!). TUESDAY This morning, enjoy a leisurely breakfast as we continue sailing, window serves delicious afternoon teas. THURSDAY This morning we travel east along the Cantabrian coast to the and make use of the ship’s facilities. We arrive in Portsmouth or Plymouth FRIDAY We leave our hotel after breakfast and travel across the island to beautiful small town of Noja. Local legend says that Noah’s Ark washed up on mid afternoon, and after disembarking, re-join the coach and return to our THURSDAY We today leave our hotel and make our way to the picturesque black- Cowes for the return ferry crossing to Southampton. We then continue our one of the mountains nearby Noja and the local nuns bake and sell their delicious and-white market town of Hay-on-Wye. With over 30 bookshops, along with many home area. other shops and cafés, you will have plenty of time to explore and enjoy lunch. We homeward journey, stopping in Salisbury for lunch, and reaching our home cakes in town centre. We then make the short journey around the bay to the area early-evening. popular resort of Laredo, with one of the largest and most beautiful beaches later continue our homeward journey to the West Country early-evening. in the region. You may like to explore the old medieval town, with its city wall PRICE INCLUDES: SUPPLEMENTS: remains, narrow streets and large stately houses. n 7 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Entrance to Cabarceno PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 2 Nights’ ferry accommodation in Natural Safari Park £28.00 FRIDAY Join us today as we travel inland towards Spain’s first National n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast lower berth inside cabins Park of the Picos de Europa to Fuente De for a spectacular scenic ride to the Meals on board ferry n Vale of Rheidol Railway Ticket n Entrance to Osborne House n Cable car ride up to Picos de mountain top as the enclosed cable car rises over 750 metres to a height of Lower berth outside cabin n Guided tour of the Elan Valley and Reservoirs n Ferry crossings Europa Mountain Range 1847 metres along an impressive cliff. At the top, admire the breath-taking £90.00 per person n Entrance to Powis Castle (Nat Trust) n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: n Ferry crossings SUPPLEMENTS: views of the Camaleño valley and the Cantabrian Mountain range, take a walk Single supplement £180.00 n All coach travel Single supplement £28.00 and enjoy lunch in the restaurant at the summit. We later make our way back to n All coach travel (subject to availability) Single supplement £40.00 Sea view room supplement £20.00 per person Suances via the pretty medieval town of Potes, with the Picos de Europa as its Travel insurance £41.00 Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £21.00

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HOLME LACY, TOUR CITY BREAK...YORK TOUR AUTUMN COLOURS OF TOUR HEREFORDSHIRE... PRICE The city of York is full of history, retaining so much of PRICE SCOTLAND...INCLUDING PRICE WARNER BREAK its medieval structure, and walking through its centre THE ENCHANTED FOREST £375 is like stepping back in time. Packed full of fascinating £239 £435 On a Warner holiday, you will understand what it means visitor attractions and famous landmarks, there is so Autumn is perhaps the best time of year to visit to be spoilt for choice; excellent accommodation, 5 DAYS much to do and explore in this beautiful city. 4 DAYS Scotland, as the already stunning scenery is further 6 DAYS delicious food, great things to do and fantastic YOUR HOTEL The Queens Hotel, York complemented by a wild array of resplendent russets, entertainment each evening. Located in the idyllic Wye You are always assured of a warm welcome at this lovely ochres and reds as the moors and woodlands put on Valley, this magnificent Grade I listed mansion hotel, hotel, ideally situated on the banks of the River Ouse in the heart of their final show before the onset of winter. mainly 18th century is set in 20 acres of landscaped York, and only a few minutes’ walk from the many tourist attractions. parkland with a pond, topiary and hedges laid out in the geometric YOUR HOTEL The Fishers Hotel, Pitlochry All rooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee garden design of the period leading to an orchard, woodland parklands A lovely traditional 3* hotel ideally located in the centre of Pitlochry. making facilities. The hotel’s restaurant serves a delicious choice menu and a fishing lake. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee with traditional favourites, and the spacious lounge area offers the facilities. There is a lift to some floors. Overlooking the gardens, the YOUR HOTEL Holme Lacy House Hotel, Hereford perfect place to relax. restaurant serves a delicious freshly prepared menu using local produce. A magnificent 4* hotel with elegant drawing rooms, ornate ceilings, imposing staircases and fantastic views. All rooms are en suite, with ITINERARY tea & coffee making facilities, TV & radio, telephone, hairdryer and ITINERARY toiletries. Indoor facilities include heated pool, sauna, steam room FRIDAY This morning we leave the West Country, and travel SUNDAY After an early departure we leave the West Country & fitness studio, library, snooker room and gift shops. There are also north, with comfort and lunch stops on route, arriving at our and make our way north, with comfort stops en route to Pitlochry beautifully situated on the banks of the silvery River Tay. As well a variety of outdoor activities available and live entertainment and arriving with time to settle in before evening meal. dancing is provided each evening. hotel in York with time to settle in before this evening’s dinner. as the usual shops in the city centre, St John’s Kirk, is the perfect You may like to take a stroll along the riverbanks or explore the MONDAY The morning is free to spend as you please in Pitlochry place to enjoy coffee in the Café Quarter. For the afternoon we ITINERARY city at night, where you can often join an entertaining ghost exploring this delightful town with its spectacular setting under Ben stop in Dunkeld, with its stately Cathedral, part ruined but still MONDAY We leave the West Country and make our way to Gloucester Quay walking tour. Vrackie. We continue to Blair Athol Distillery, one of used as the parish church. Less than a mile away you will find - Britain’s most inland port with the National Waterways museum, a woollen SATURDAY – SUNDAY Each day is free for you to spend as the oldest working distilleries in Scotland. It wins hearts through its the Beatrix Potter Garden which celebrates some of her famous mill, gift shops and restaurants. After lunch we complete our journey on to you please exploring all this magnificent city of architecture contribution to the Bell’s Blend, the most popular blended whisky in characters in bronze sculptures set within a beautiful landscaped our hotel with time to relax before dinner and our first night of showstopping the UK. Whilst here you will have a guided tour, tasting and time to garden. This evening we take a short shuttle bus ride from entertainment. has to offer. York Minster is a world-class cathedral with its browse the gift shop. the hotel to the “Enchanted Forest”, set in Scotland’s Faskally TUESDAY The morning is free for you to enjoy some of the many facilities and beautiful stained-glass windows and stone masterpieces, and spectacular views from the top of the 275 steps to the tower. TUESDAY Join is for a “Royal” day as we begin with a scenic Wood, for a spectacular light and sound display, illuminating activities available in the hotel. Join us, if you wish, for an afternoon excursion the tree canopies in dazzling rainbow colours, which dance from to the picturesque small town of Hay-on-Wye, situated on the edge of the Why not take a sight-seeing bus tour for a complete guided drive through the Cairngorm National Park to the spa town of Brecon Beacon’s National Park. It is the world’s largest book town with over 30 Ballater. A Royal Burgh, many of the shops here display “By Royal tree to tree. Follow a magical pathway through the forest to tour of the city to learn more about York’s past and famous experience the delightful light and sounds of this award winning book shops. With time to browse the shops and enjoy afternoon tea we return residents. Or maybe you’d prefer a gentle boat trip along the Appointment” notices! You may like to visit the old Royal Station; to our hotel with time to relax before dinner and another evening of top-class used by Queen Victoria and five other reigning British monarchs. show. We return to the hotel for dinner. entertainment. River Ouse to see the city from the water’s edge. The National We continue on past Crathie Church, where the Royal Family attend THURSDAY This morning we make our way further north, WEDNESDAY Join us today for a full day excursion to the historic city of Railway Museum is an iconic centre with heritage trains, carriages and exhibitions to explore. The Jorvik Centre invites whilst at Balmoral as we begin our return journey, with a stop through more stunning autumn scenery, to Aviemore with Worcester. Whilst here you may like to visit the Porcelain Museum with the in Braemar, a village in Upper Deeside, famous for the Highland world’s largest collection of Worcester Porcelain. There is also the fine Cathe- you to learn about York’s Viking history, and York’s Chocolate time to explore the pretty town. You may also like to travel a dral, which overlooks the River Severn. There are also shops to browse and Story is a visitor attraction where you will learn about the city’s Games, attended by the Royal Family. short distance further to the Cairngorm Funicular Railway for places to enjoy a leisurely lunch. Dinner tonight will once again be followed by connection to the sweet treat through three floors of interactive WEDNESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make the short an 8-minute ride up the mountainside, from which you can excellent entertainment. enjoy the spectacular views in comfort and safety. There is an exploration and even try your hand at creating your own distance to the lovely city of Perth, once Scotland’s capital, exhibition area, restaurant and shop at the summit, in addition THURSDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make the short journey into the chocolate souvenir. The centre is home to an excellent array of centre of the ancient cathedral city centre of Hereford. With time to browse this to a viewing terrace… Don’t forget your camera! We return attractive city, maybe visit the superb Norman cathedral and have lunch, we re- shops, and the famous “Little Shambles” ancient alleyway with to Pitlochry with the remainder of the afternoon free to relax turn to our hotel with the afternoon free to continue making use of the hotel’s its picturesque crooked buildings is a delight to wander and before dinner. wonderful facilities before dinner and a final evening of entertainment. discover times gone by in this wonderful city. FRIDAY This morning we leave Scotland, and begin our journey FRIDAY We leave our hotel after breakfast, and begin our journey south MONDAY We leave our hotel after breakfast and travel stopping in Abergavenny with time to look around this lovely Welsh town and south, making regular comfort stops en route, back to the West have lunch. We later complete our journey back to the West Country arriving south. With comfort stops on route, we arrive back in the West Country arriving home mid evening. early evening. Country early evening. PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 5 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Entrance to Blair Athol Distillery n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel n Entrance to the Enchanted Forest SUPPLEMENTS: No single supplement (Max 4 only) SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel Single supplement £75.00 Signature upgrade £20.00 per person Single supplement £66.00 Cairngorm Funicular Railway Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £23.00

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STUNNING ITALY...SORRENTO, TOUR AUTUMN TINTS OF TOUR AUTUMN COLOURS OF TOUR THE AMALFI COAST & PRICE WEST WALES PRICE THE LAKE DISTRICT PRICE THE ISLAND OF CAPRI Discover miles of unblemished coastline, beautiful An area renowned for its exceptional natural beauty, £985 beaches, charming villages and the splendid natural £335 the Lake District provides the ideal retreat from the £315 Italy at its very best Italy with picture postcard views, scenery of the Teifi Valley. Cardigan Bay is renowned for hustle and bustle of daily routine. Join us for a tour stunning coastal landscapes and spectacular islands. 11 DAYS its clifftop walks and wildlife, and the warm waters of 5 DAYS taking in some of the area’s most stunning scenery. 5 DAYS The Campania region is a mixture of staggering inland the Gulf Stream bring regular visits from dolphins, YOUR HOTEL Cumbria Grand Hotel, volcanic mountains and breathtaking coastal scenery. porpoises and seals. We experience natural beauty at its highest with an Grange-over-Sands unforgettable drive along the Amalfi Coast, a trip to the Island of Capri YOUR HOTEL Cliff Hotel, Cardigan A delightful 3* hotel set within private wooded grounds and enjoying and a visit to one of Italy’s best-preserved volcanic sites at Herculaneum We are delighted to return to this lovely 3* hotel with spectacular views of Morecambe Bay. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone and in the shadow of the great Mount Vesuvius. views of Cardigan Bay. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone, tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The hotel’s experienced YOUR HOTEL hairdryer and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The in-house chef has developed an excellent and varied menu, and Hotel Mary Vico Enquense restaurant offers a delicious choice of dishes, and leisure facilities entertainment is provided some evenings. An Italian 4* hotel nestled in the hillside, on the Sorrento coastline, include an indoor pool, sauna and gym. Entertainment is provided overlooking the Bay of Naples, with views across to Mount Vesuvius. some evenings. There is a lift to all floors. Each room is en-suite and comfortably lacework crafts. There are many cafes and bars to enjoy a relaxing lunch and ITINERARY furnished with air-conditioning, TV, telephone, safe and Wi-Fi access. The admire the views. MONDAY We leave the West Country and begin our journey north, restaurant has panoramic views across the Bay of Naples and serves a ITINERARY SATURDAY Join us this morning as we make our way northwards around stopping for coffee and lunch en route and reaching our hotel with delicious evening menu and buffet breakfast. The cosy bar offers a quiet MONDAY We leave our home area, with a comfort stop en route, travel over the bay to the lower slopes of Mount Vesuvius to the UNESCO World Heritage the border into Wales and on to Carmarthen for lunch. We then complete our time to freshen up before dinner and an evening at leisure. area to relax with a beautiful sea front terrace. There is also an outdoor Site for a guided tour of the ancient town of Herculaneum, a peaceful seaside journey to Cardigan and our hotel, arriving with ample time to settle in before swimming pool. town that was covered under 20 metres of volcanic mud during the eruption TUESDAY Join us today as we journey through some of the most dinner and an evening at leisure. of Mount Vesuvius on the afternoon of 24th August 79AD. Vesuvius had been spectacular scenery you’ll see anywhere in England, as we travel up ITINERARY dormant for over 800 years and the citizens were going about their daily TUESDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we today travel through the Pembrokesh- the breathtaking Kirkstone Pass, along Ullswater and on to Keswick SUNDAY After an early departure we make our way to Dover, with comfort chores without worry or alarm. Far better preserved than its famous neighbour, ire Coast National Park to St David’s – Britain’s smallest cathedral city. Named for lunch and time to browse the shops in this lovely town. We then stops en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We then continue to our overnight Pompeii, Herculaneum has been excavated to undercover the fabulous after the patron saint of Wales, it is built on the site of a 6th-century monastery make our way to the pretty village of Grasmere with time, if you wish, accommodation in Saint Avold, arriving in time for the evening meal. preserved remains of Roman houses and public baths, exposing original wood, and has been a place of pilgrimage and worship for many hundreds of years. textile and papyrus scrolls from the 1st century. Beds, doorways, roofs, marble The cathedral is well worth a visit, and the streets are full of quaint character, to visit Wordsworth’s Museum and Dove Cottage, his home from MONDAY This morning we continue our journey through France, then Switzerland, cladding and even foods can be seen inside the houses, a remarkable insight with both lovely old shops and cafés in which to enjoy lunch. We travel inland to 1799 to 1808, the year’s of his supreme work as a poet. and into Italy, with comfort stops on route, arriving in our second overnight hotel into the lives and domestic life of this great town, frozen in time. visit Pembrokeshire’s finest stately home, as Autumn colours start to make their WEDNESDAY Today we enjoy a circular tour through some of near the Italian city of Piacenza, with time to settle in before dinner. impact on the beautiful woodland gardens and grounds. We start our visit with a SUNDAY The ultimate highlight of our holiday, today we experience the guided tour of the 13th century castle which was transformed into an exquisite the Lake District’s loveliest sights. We travel through the village of TUESDAY After breakfast we continue through Italy, passing through Tuscany and beauty and breath-taking panoramic views of the UNESCO World Heritage stately home in the 18th century, after which you can explore the 40 acres of Haverthwaite, following part of Coniston Water and Coniston Village, on into Campania, arriving at the hotel in Vico Equense on the Bay of Naples, our Site of the Amalfi Coast as we drive along the stunning coastal road, described gardens at leisure and perhaps enjoy a woodland walk as the seasons colours to Ambleside for coffee and time to look around this pretty town. We base for the next six nights, arriving with time to relax before dinner. as National Geographic’s “ultimate road trips you will ever experience”. The begin to emerge. continue our tour through the Lake District National Park to Kendal WEDNESDAY Today you have the whole day free to explore the charming town of journey provides an exhilarating ride along Italy’s most stunning road with Vico Equense, its beaches and marina. The centre of town is just a short walk from stunning mountain and ocean scenery slopes, colourful villages and spectacular WEDNESDAY This morning is free for you to relax and spend as you please for a leisurely lunch and time to browse the shops and maybe visit the hotel, with the Piazza Umberto I at its centre and the 14th century cathedral. waves crashing against the rocks below in the emerald blue Mediterranean in Cardigan. You may like to browse the shops, or simply enjoy coffee while the outlet centre. There are several museums of interest including an archaeological exhibition with Sea. Don’t forget your camera – to capture some of the most amazing coastal enjoying the wonderful views across the bay from our hotel. After an early lunch, scenes to found in Europe as we wind our way through narrow roads, tight join us if you wish as we make the short journey north to Aberaeron, a charming THURSDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to Lake- pieces from the area dating from 7th century BC, and a selection of good pizzerias side, the most southernly part of Lake Windermere where we enjoy and cafes to enjoy lunch. For those looking to travel a bit further afar, there are bends and tunnels cut into the cliff face. regency town and seaside resort in Ceredigion, jam-packed with charming multi-coloured houses, an attractive harbour and quaint gift shops. a gentle boat cruise, with magnificent views of mountain scenery, daily bus services to nearby Sorrento, (then on to the charming coastal town of MONDAY Sadly we bid farewell to Vico Equense and the Sorrento peninsula Positano) or up to Mount Faito that towers over the Sorrento coastline with views and journey back through Italy, with comfort stops on route, to our overnight THURSDAY Today we travel to the little town of Narberth – the arts and crafts secluded bays and wooded islands, to Bowness, the heart of the Lake across the bay, island of Capri and towards Mount Vesuvius. hotel in Piacenza, arriving in time for dinner. capital of Pembrokeshire. The many independent shops offer everything from fine District. Here you will find a town with every sort of shop imaginable art to gourmet food, and the site of Narberth Castle is supposedly mentioned in as well as cafes and restaurants. You may also like to visit the nearby THURSDAY Join us today as we make the short drive to the marina in Sorrento TUESDAY After breakfast, we continue our journey through northern Italy, the Mabinogion (a collection of ancient myths and legends) as the location of where we board a boat for the beautiful Island Of Capri. Arriving in the harbour, and into France, with comfort stops on route, to our second overnight hotel in World of Beatrix Potter Attraction in which all 23 tales are brought Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed’s palace. We return via the picturesque conservation village there are two towns to explore, the lower area of Capri bustling with its shops and Metz, with time to relax before dinner. to life in a magical indoor recreation of the Lakeland countryside, marina, and the higher town of Anacapri a short bus ride (approx. €2), a quieter of Cenarth with its stunning falls, and where the salmon leap in the river Teifi. complete with sights, sounds and even smells! We later return to WEDNESDAY We resume our homeward journey to Calais, for the return town with authentic handmade crafts and peaceful walking trails. From Anacapri FRIDAY We leave our hotel after breakfast and make our way to the Welsh ferry crossing to Dover. We then continue to the West Country, arriving Grange-Over-Sands with time to relax. you can take a chairlift to the summit of Monte Solaro with beautiful panoramic capital, Cardiff. While here, you may like to visit the castle and discover 2,000 mid evening. views across the bay and the island. Boat trips from Capri offer you the chance years of history in the heart of the city. There are also an abundance of shops to FRIDAY Sadly it’s time to leave the Lake District and begin our to explore the Blue Grotto natural sea caves that illuminate in the midday sun browse and restaurants in which to enjoy a leisurely lunch, before we complete homeward journey. With stops for coffee and lunch en route, we reflecting hues of blue and silver from the inside the cave’s mouth. Both Anacapri PRICE INCLUDES: our homeward journey, reaching our home area early-evening. reach the West Country early-evening. and Capri have a multitude of restaurants and cafes, and an array of shops to n 10 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast browse. n Boat transfer to the island of Capri PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: FRIDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we make our way to the beautiful coastal n Admission and guided tour of Herculaneum – preserved volcanic town n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast resort of Sorrento, the “land of mermaids” and coastal citrus groves, gently nestled n Panoramic drive along the Amalfi Coast in the cliffs of the Amalfi coastline. Many historical authors, poets and composers n Guided tour of Picton Castle n Boat trip on Lake Windermere n Ferry crossings visited here on the “Grand Tour” to take inspiration from the spectacular views and n Entrance to Picton Castle Gardens & Woodland n All coach travel n SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: Italian culture. There is much to see and explore in this charming town, including All coach travel n All coach travel the marina, basilica, museums and many gift shops selling traditional ceramics and Single supplement £210.00 (Max 3) Single supplement £48.00 Single supplement £64.00 Travel insurance £43.00 Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £21.00

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® TOUR THE AUTUMN COLOURS OF TOUR BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS TOUR CHOCOLATE SAFARI TOUR DISNEYLAND PARIS PRICE PRICE PRICE PRICE THE YORKSHIRE DALES Blackpool… It needs little introduction! The Not just for the children! We welcome all ages on this A place where dreams become reality and you can CHILD Illuminations, the famous Tower, the Pleasure Beach, exciting weekend filled with chocolate delights and UNDER 12 The Yorkshire Dales boasts some of the most spectacular relive the joys of childhood. Enjoy the experience of £365 sand, shops, shows, trams… fun, fun, fun! £235 safari park surprises, as we visit the world-famous £109 fairytale characters, story-book charm and high scenery in Britain and if you watched the series on ITV Cadbury Chocolate Factory and West Midlands Safari Park. ® 1 hopefully you will agree! But it isn’t just a series of YOUR HOTEL Queens Hotel, Blackpool technology at the Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney £265 4 DAYS 2 DAYS ® nice views – it is a living landscape brimming with rich 5 DAYS A traditional 3* hotel located on the Promenade by the YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, Birmingham M6 J7, Studios park. South Pier. Each comfortable en-suite bedroom is Birmingham YOUR HOTEL ADULT history, tradition and nature. Disney’s Hotel Santa Fe, & CHILD equipped with TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee making A 4* hotel on the outskirts of Birmingham. Each of the ® YOUR HOTEL The Rendezvous Hotel, Skipton Disneyland Paris Resort OVER 12 facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant serves a delicious comfortable rooms is ensuite, with TV, hairdryer, Wi-Fi and tea & Discover the wonder of New Mexico with its scorching FROM You are assured of a warm welcome at this award winning 3* family traditional evening menu and hearty breakfast, and the lounge bar coffee facilities. There is no lift in the hotel, but ground floor rooms are run hotel on the outskirts of the delightful market town of Skipton. sun, cactus and timeless landscape in this resort-based provides entertainment each evening. available. The restaurant serves delicious evening menu and hearty hotel, just a short, free shuttle bus ride away from the All rooms are ensuite, with TV, hairdryer, and tea & coffee-making breakfast. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool and gym. ® £399 facilities. The canal-facing restaurant offers traditional meals made Disneyland Paris parks. All rooms are en-suite and air with locally sourced produce, there is a lift to all floors and the leisure ITINERARY conditioned, with TV, radio, safe and telephone. The 4 DAYS restaurant serves a hearty continental buffet breakfast. facilities include an indoor pool, whirlpool spa, sauna and gym. FRIDAY We leave the West Country and journey north, with ITINERARY stops for coffee and lunch en route, arriving at our hotel in SATURDAY We leave the West Country and, with a comfort stop ITINERARY ITINERARY Blackpool with time to settle in before dinner and an evening en route, travel to Cadbury World near Birmingham. Here you will SUNDAY After an early departure, we make our way east, MONDAY We leave our home area and make our way north, with stops for at leisure. You may like to take a stroll along the promenade have plenty of time to explore this chocoholic’s dream. Experience coffee and a lunch stop on route. We complete our journey to our hotel with and enjoy the atmosphere this seaside town enjoys in the Cadbury story in an interactive exhibition, and watch chocolate with a comfort stop on route to Dover, for a lunchtime ferry time to settle in before evening dinner illuminations season, or relax in the hotel bar and listen to being made and packaged in all your favourite brightly coloured crossing to Calais. We then continue to our hotel at the Disneyland® Paris Resort. You may wish to eat in the hotel TUESDAY Join us as we continue our autumn tour through the stunning the entertainment. designs. Why not take a ride on the ‘Beanmobile’, for a gentle scenery of the Dales to the thriving market town of Hawes. Today is market journey through a magical world of Cadbury characters? And no restaurant this evening or take the shuttle bus to the Disney SATURDAY Join us if you wish for a morning’s excursion ® day, and as well as the traditional stalls, there is also a livestock market tour would be complete without a visit to the largest Cadbury Village (free entrance) to get a taste of America! There are (sorry… no livestock to be brought back on the coach!). You can also visit to Fleetwood Market. Offering a wide variety of gifts, goods chocolate shop in the world. You may wish to take home a many restaurants to choose from here, and there are Disney the Dales Countryside Museum, Rope Makers or the Wensleydale Cheese and produce, you’re bound to find something of interest. shops to browse in addition to a night-club and Buffalo Bill’s delicious memento (or three!). We later re-join the coach for the Factory. We return to Skipton, stopping in Grassington, a picturesque village We return to Blackpool with the remainder of the day free Wild West Show. and the largest in Upper Wharfdale with many gift shops and cafés to enjoy short journey to our hotel, arriving in time to maybe make use of for you to spend as you please. You may like to visit the afternoon tea. the hotel leisure facilities and enjoy evening dinner (if you have MONDAY & TUESDAY Two free days for you to explore the Tower Complex, which caters for all ages with its many WEDNESDAY After breakfast we travel south to Oxenhope, where we room after all that chocolate!). two parks… and as our hotel is located in the Disney resort, board the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, made famous as the line in the attractions, including a ride to the top to discover stunning you are free to spend as much or as little time exploring as classic film ‘The Railway Children,’ for a scenic steam train journey through panoramic views, a 4D Cinema & where you can look SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we make our way to the West you wish. The free shuttle buses run very regularly from the the Dales countryside. We rejoin the coach and make the short journey to down below at Blackpool from an incredible glass floor. Midlands Safari Park, where we enjoy a drive-through safari where hotels to the parks. Haworth, famous for its connection with the Bronte sisters who wrote most There is also the world-famous ballroom where organists we’ll see the wonderful wildlife up close. On the 4-mile safari of their famous works while living at the Haworth Parsonage while their drive, we’ll see African plains of white rhino, zebras, ostriches and Disneyland® Park has numerous rides for all ages, shows to father was incumbent parson at the adjacent Haworth church where you entertain throughout the day and you can dance along to, and Blackpool Tower Dungeons. There is also the Pleasure buffalo. The wild Asian area is home to more rhinos, as well as the watch, shops to browse and restaurants, all set out around may like to visit the museum. And you will also find many lovely tea rooms, four magical lands. Look out for the Disney characters as they souvenir shops and antiquarian bookshops. Beach with rides and shows for all ages, Madame Tussaud’s rare Philippine spotted deer and Asian water buffalo. We then enter Waxworks, the Sea life Centre, three piers and the shops… the land of carnivores, with cheetahs, African wild dogs and the wander about the park… Don’t forget your camera! There is THURSDAY The morning is free for you to explore Skipton, where scenes also a Disney Parade each afternoon. from the film Calendar Girls were shot. The 11th Century castle is well worth to name just a few! majestic African lion, before finally reaching the elephant valley – a visit, and in addition to a collection of unusual shops there are many cafés full of majestic African elephants, and home to Sutton, the park’s Walt Disney Studios® Park allows you to immerse yourself in and restaurants in which to enjoy an early lunch. This afternoon we travel SUNDAY Today is once again free for you to continue first baby elephant (born in the summer 2014!) The rest of the day the never-ending and always fascinating world of movies and east to the nearby town of Harrogate, a delightful Victoria spa town with enjoying Blackpool’s many attractions. After dinner this is then free for you to discover the park’s many wildlife attractions, television. Here you can learn how movies are made and catch wonderful architecture and public gardens. Whilst here you may like to enjoy evening, join us if you wish for a full coach tour of the like penguin cove, the sea lion theatre, lorikeet landing, hippo lake, a show or two. There are also rides, shops and restaurants… a sumptuous afternoon tea at the famous Betty’s Tea Rooms! … highly marvellous Illuminations. recommended! meerkat mayhem and lemur woods, together with the new- Oh, and don’t forget to look out for more of those Disney ly-opened Land of Living Dinosaurs – the UK’s largest animatronic FRIDAY Sadly we leave our hotel after breakfast and begin our homeward MONDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we begin our characters as you explore! dinosaur park. We leave the park late afternoon and make our way journey south, once again stopping for coffee and lunch en route and homeward journey. Once again stopping for coffee and lunch WEDNESDAY This morning we make our way back to back to the West Country, arriving mid-evening. arriving back in the West Country arriving early evening. en route, we reach the West Country early-evening. Calais for the return ferry crossing to Dover. We then continue, with comfort stops en route to the West Country, PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: arriving mid-evening. n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 1 Night Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Steam train ride on Keighley & Worth Valley Railway n Full evening tour of the Illuminations n Entrance to Cadbury World PRICE INCLUDES: n All coach travel n All coach travel n Entrance to the West Midlands Safari Park n SUPPLEMENTS: 3 Nights’ Bed & Buffet Breakfast n Drive-through safari by coach ® SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £30.00 SUPPLEMENTS: n 2 Day Disneyland Paris Hopper Ticket SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel Single supplement £100.00 Sea view room supplement £21.00 (per person) Single supplement £20.00 n Ferry crossings Lunch & Evenings meals Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £14.00 n All coach travel Travel insurance £31.00

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THE AUTUMN COLOURS TOUR AUTUMN COLOURS TOUR ENTERTAINMENT BREAK ON TOUR MYSTERY WEEKEND TOUR OF SHROPSHIRE PRICE OF NORTH WALES PRICE THE ENGLISH RIVIERA PRICE If you like a pleasant surprise and a little bit of mystery, PRICE why not join us on one of our popular mystery Shropshire is a beautiful county which shares a border & SNOWDONIA The English Riviera is a 22-mile stretch of outstanding weekend breaks? with Herefordshire to the south, and Wales to the west £309 £309 south Devon coastline, renowned for its award-winning £199 £215 North Wales is a beautiful region in the British Isles YOUR HOTEL Mystery Hotel, ???? with wonderful rural countryside scenery, bustling market with the natural rugged beauty of Snowdonia National beaches, rocky coves, pretty villages and mild climate. towns and charming black and white half-timber framed 5 DAYS 5 DAYS 4 DAYS A stylish 4* hotel in an historically-rich country 4 DAYS Park, seaside resorts and quaint villages … and stunning YOUR HOTEL Queens Hotel, Paignton location. All rooms are ensuite with TV, hairdryer, Wi-Fi, buildings. Autumn offers a delightful time of year to see in the Autumn with tints of gold, red, orange and yellow. A modern, family-run 3* hotel just a few minutes’ walk the landscape in all its colourful glory. Iron & board and tea & coffee-making facilities. The YOUR HOTEL Lion Hotel, Criccieth from the seafront. Each of the comfortable rooms is ensuite, with TV, stylish restaurant serves a delicious menu and generous buffet YOUR HOTEL Buckatree Hall Hotel, Telford This 3* hotel dominates Criccieth’s pleasant village green, with WiFi and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant breakfast with a view overlooking the gardens. There is a lift and A delightful 3* hotel nestled in the beautiful Shropshire countryside. All excellent views towards the bay. Each of its comfortable rooms is en- offers traditional cuisine and a hearty cooked breakfast, and leisure leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna, rooms are ensuite with TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. suite with TV, , hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. There is a facilities include an indoor pool and games room. Entertainment is steam room and fully equipped gym. The restaurant serves a deliciously tempting menu and the lounge bar lift to all floors. The elegant restaurant serves a delicious home cooked provided each evening. offers a quiet place to relax and retreat. There is a lift to most floors menu and hearty breakfast. Entertainment is provided most evenings. ITINERARY and live entertainment will be provided on 1 night. ITINERARY ITINERARY FRIDAY We leave our home area and make our way to Torquay, in ITINERARY FRIDAY We leave our home area… and MONDAY We leave our home area and travel over the border into the heart of Devon’s English Riviera, with its iconic palm trees, busy MONDAY We leave the West Country and make our way to the historic Wales, stopping for coffee and lunch on route before completing our harbour, international marina and wonderful array of shops and that’s all we’re telling you! But there will riverside town of Tewkesbury with time to have lunch and browse the shops. journey to our hotel, arriving with time to settle in before dinner. restaurants. With time to enjoy lunch, we later continue to our hotel, We complete our journey to our hotel, where tea & biscuits will be served arriving with time to settle in before dinner and our first evening of be plenty of time for sightseeing and this whillst your luggage is delivered to your room followed by dinner and an TUESDAY Today we make our way to the northern coastline, and evening at leisure. the Victorian seaside resort of Llandudno, affectionately known as the entertainment. will be an easy-going and unhurried short TUESDAY Join us for an excursion to the market town of Leominster, the “Queen Of Resorts”. You may like to ride the Great Orme Tramway SATURDAY After an unhurried breakfast, this morning we make our break, with stops for coffee and lunch heart of the area known as the “Black & White Villages”. Full of beautiful to the summit, on one of only three cable-hauled street tramways in way to the market town of Tavistock, with time to enjoy lunch and half-timbered houses, antique and curiosity shops, the town gives a fascinating the world. There is also a fine pier (over 700 metres long), attractive explore. Birthplace of Britain’s great seafarer, St Francis Drake, the en route, We arrive at our secret location insight into rural times gone-by. With a variety of cafes to enjoy lunch, we gardens, shops and restaurants. This afternoon we visit Conwy – a town lies on the southwest edge of Dartmoor National Park, and today continue to Ludlow with time to explore this historic town, with its medieval medieval walled town with an imposing castle and lively quay, where is market day, with stalls offering a wide variety of products, from with plenty of time to settle in before our castle and 500 listed buildings. There is a good selection of shops and plenty of you will find what is claimed to be the smallest house in Great Britain! tearooms to enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea. antiques to handcrafted gifts. We later continue to Buckfast Abbey, first dinner and an evening at leisure. With time to discover the sights and enjoy afternoon tea, we return to founded as a Benedictine monastery in 1018. The Abbey today is self- WEDNESDAY This morning we travel just over the Welsh border to the our hotel. pretty town Llangollen. We begin with a return Heritage train ride on the supporting, producing honey, vegetables and tonic wine. With time to SATURDAY & SUNDAY Join us each Llangollen Railway, which runs for 10 miles through the picturesque Dee Valley WEDNESDAY After a leisurely breakfast, join us today as we enjoy explore and enjoy afternoon tea, we later return to Paignton in time to Corwen. With time to spend at leisure browsing the shops and enjoying a scenic tour of Snowdonia National park, with its natural beauty and for dinner and more entertainment. day for a little more mystery! There will lunch. we return, stopping in Shrewsbury, a beautiful market town, located on unique panoramic views across the mountains to the sea. We stop at the River Severn, said to be one of England’s finest medieval towns with over the picturesque village of Betws-Y-Coed, one of North Wales’ most SUNDAY Join us this morning as we travel to the picturesque once again be stops for coffee and lunch 600 listed buildings.. You can stroll through “The Dingle” – a beautiful garden popular inland resorts. Set in a beautiful valley where River Conwy marina resort of Dartmouth. You may like to take a stroll along the designed by the late Percy Thrower, or wander along the medieval narrow meets its three tributaries this Victorian village boasts many cafes, embankment and enjoy the array of yachts and vessels on the water, en route, plus time to explore wherever streets, filled with independent shops and cafes. shops, miniature railway, and the 14th century church of St Michael, the or maybe take a boat trip up the estuary. The town itself is choc a we may be before we return to our hotel THURSDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to Chester, the most oldest in Wales. With time to enjoy lunch we return to Criccieth where block with sailing stores, independent boutiques and gift shops and complete walled city in Britain, where the Rows, black and white half-timbered you may like to visit the castle and take in its splendid views, or to stroll art galleries, and there are many cafes, pubs or restaurants to enjoy for dinner and time to relax. buildings above street level, take pride of place. Chester’s famous city walls are around the town and browse the shops. a warming lunch. We later return to Paignton with the afternoon free fully walkable and offer a leisurely 2-mile stroll with a bird’s-eye view of both THURSDAY This morning will make the short journey north to the for you to spend as you please. You may like to take a ride on the MONDAY After a leisurely breakfast we the city centre and the distant Welsh mountains. Other worthwhile attractions historic walled town of Caernarfon, with its dramatic castle, city walls, Paignton - Dartmouth Steam Railway, before returning in time for our include the 10th-century cathedral and several museums. You may like to take begin our homeward journey back to the a boat trip along the river Dee, before browsing the extensive shopping area narrow streets and stylish waterfront. With time to explore and enjoy final evening meal and entertainment. and enjoying a leisurely lunch. an early lunch, we make our way across the bridge, on to the Isle Of MONDAY We leave our hotel after breakfast and make our way to West Country. We make a stop for lunch Anglesey. Whilst here we will visit James Pringle Weavers Woollen Mill FRIDAY We leave our hotel after breakfast and make our way to the compact and gift shop at Llanfairpwllgwngllgogerychyrndrobwillantysiliogogogch. Teignmouth – a real hidden gem on Devon’s southern coast, with a along the way, before arriving home city of Hereford for lunch and time to explore and maybe visit the cathedral, Georgian crescent, long promenade and sandy beach. The town is browse the shopping district, or enjoy time relaxing in the cathedral grounds, FRIDAY We leave our hotel after breakfast and begin our homeward both a historic port and a classic holiday resort, packed with traditional early-evening. before completing our homeward journey to the West Country, arriving journey to the West Country, with stops for coffee and lunch on route. seaside attractions including a Victorian pier. We later continue to our early evening. We reach our home area early-evening. home area, arriving late afternoon. PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast PRICE INCLUDES: n All coach travel n Tea, coffee & biscuits on arrival n Entertainment on some evenings n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n n n All coach travel Train ticket for Llangollen Railway SUPPLEMENTS: All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel Single supplement £60.00 No single supplement (Max 3) No single supplement No single supplement (Max 5) Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £19.00

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LUXURY IN LONDON TOUR SWEET TEMPTATIONS TOUR HOLLY & MISTLETOE, TOUR FALMOUTH TURKEY & TINSEL TOUR Have you ever walked past one of London’s posh hotels PRICE & THE PUDDING CLUB PRICE NORTH WALES PRICE Falmouth is Cornwall’s leading south coast resort, and PRICE and wondered what it would be like to stay for a night? home to maritime heritage. It boasts a beautiful Join us for a “delicious” tour as we enjoy an evening Well, here’s your chance! Join us for pure extravagance Llandudno – the premier resort of North Wales – is set sheltered harbour and has been a flourishing port £119 of tasty treats at the famous Pudding Club, a nostalgic £295 £345 £199 in London’s illustrious West End. along a wide, curving bay overlooking the Atlantic for over 400 years. heritage tour of the Bourneville Village and afternoon Ocean, with the magnificent mountains of Snowdonia 2 DAYS 4 DAYS YOUR HOTEL Hilton Waldorf Hotel, London tea at Cadbury World. A wonderful short break full of as its backcloth. 5 DAYS YOUR HOTEL Membly Hall Hotel, Falmouth 4 DAYS The exceptional 4* Waldorf is superbly situated in pure indulgence and sweet-tooth delights! YOUR HOTEL A lovely hotel in one of Cornwall’s most picturesque London’s heart, just five minutes’ walk from Covent Tynedale Hotel, Llandudno regions, occupying a seafront position with splendid YOUR HOTEL Three Ways House Hotel, Mickleton Garden. Each of the hotel’s exquisitely-styled rooms are ensuite, We’re delighted to return to this warm and welcoming 3* hotel, located views. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer, tea & A charming 3* hotel and home to the famous Pudding Club, located in with a raindrop shower, TV, telephone, hairdryer, mini bar and tea & along the central promenade with views out over the bandstand and coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors and the restaurant offers the heart of the Cotwolds. All bedrooms are en-suite with TV, hairdryer coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The Homage Patisserie and sea. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & an excellent choice menu, often using Cornish farm produce. and tea & coffee making facilities. The restaurant serves a delicious Champagne Bar serves teas and fine coffee from early in the morning coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The hotel’s restaurant serves Leisure facilities include sauna and spa, and entertainment is menu, and the cosy bar and lounge with open fire offers the perfect along with fresh fruit drinks, cakes and pastries, and the vibrant a fabulous full Welsh breakfast and choice evening menu, and there is provided each evening. Homage Bar is the ideal place to mingle of an evening. The hotel’s place to relax. live entertainment each evening. fabulous state-of-the-art health club includes a jacuzzi, sauna, steam ITINERARY room and gym, and the highlight is the 13.6 metre swimming pool ITINERARY ITINERARY surrounded by marble pillars. SUNDAY We leave the West Country and make our way to Gloucester Quays. SUNDAY () We leave our home area and travel over the FRIDAY (Christmas Eve) We leave our home area and make The indoor shopping outlet has many shops to browse and restaurants to enjoy border into Wales, stopping for coffee and lunch en route. On arrival at our our way to Lanhydrock (no entrance charge), a magnificent late ITINERARY a warming lunch. From here you may like to walk the short distance into the hotel, Santa’s little helpers will take your luggage to your room while you Victorian country estate with wonderful gardens and a wooded centre of Gloucester with its majestic cathedral and vibrant shopping district, or relax over afternoon tea and hot mince pies. A festive sherry reception with estate. With plenty of time to enjoy lunch, wander the gardens SUNDAY We leave the West Country and perhaps visit the National Waterways Museum on the docks. We continue to delicious canapés will later be served before a four-course dinner, cabaret our hotel in the village of Mickleton with time to settle in. Our evening begins if the weather allows and perhaps pick up a in entertainment and a late-night buffet! make our way to London, stopping for coffee en with a Pudding club talk, before enjoying our evening meal and a heavenly the shop, we then complete our journey to our hotel, arriving pudding buffet! An evening of fun, entertainment and pure sweet indulgence! MONDAY (Christmas Day) After a leisurely breakfast we travel to with time to settle in before a welcome drinks reception and route. The remainder of the day is then free for Caernarfon, with time to visit the castle, browse the shops and enjoy MONDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to Stratford Upon evening dinner, followed by this evening’s light entertainment. you to spend as you please, perhaps shopping Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, lying on the tranquil River Severn. coffee. We then continue to Anglesey and the James Pringle Weaver in Covent Garden or visiting one of London’s The town centre is full of olde-England character with its black and white Woollen Mill at Llanfairpwllgwngllgogerychyrndrobwillantysiliogogogch, SATURDAY (Christmas Day) After a leisurely breakfast and half-timbered Tudor buildings, shops and attractions including Shakespeare’s before returning to our hotel in time for afternoon tea and Christmas a visit from , we make the short journey to many attractions. You may also like to see a birthplace and home where he grew up and Nash’s House where he died. carols. will be served with all the trimmings and a You may also like to take a hop on hop off bus tour which takes you around complimentary glass of wine, followed by a visit from Santa, a second Truro, Cornwall’s capital city. Here you will have plenty of time West End show, which has Sunday afternoon the surrounding villages with a commentary including a stop at Mary Arden’s evening of entertainment and another late-night finger buffet. to browse the many shops or visit the farmer’s market, offering House (Shakespeare’s mother). With so many restaurants and cafes, finding a fresh, quality produce direct from local producers. You may also performance. After checking into our hotel, you cosy place for a warming lunch provides a welcome rest after exploring this TUESDAY () This morning we travel to Porthmadog with time beautiful riverside town. to browse this lovely Welsh town and enjoy a leisurely lunch. We also like to visit the impressive triple-spired cathedral. After lunch, also have use of the hotel’s leisure facilities, enjoy a wonderful train journey through the outstanding natural beauty we return to Falmouth where you will have the afternoon before choosing a restaurant of your choice in TUESDAY After breakfast we make our way further north to the famous of Snowdonia, before re-joining the coach for a scenic drive back to our Cadbury World, for a nostalgic guided coach tour of Bourneville, the heritage free to explore the many attractions, including the National hotel. Dinner this evening takes the form of the Tynedale’s famous gala Maritime Museum and Pendennis Castle. Dinner this evening which to enjoy a leisurely evening dinner. village developed by the Cadbury brothers, with beautiful architecture, village buffet! Cash bingo and entertainment with another late-night finger buffet green and pretty tree-lined streets. We also enjoy a guided tour around the complete the evening. will be followed by another night of entertainment. MONDAY After breakfast, the day is once Cadbury World exhibition, followed by a delicious afternoon tea of sandwiches SUNDAY (New Year’s Eve) This morning we enjoy a coastal again free for you to spend as you please and scones in Cadbury Café. WEDNESDAY (New Year’s Eve) This morning is free for you to spend WEDNESDAY Sadly we leave our hotel and start our journey home, stopping as you please in Llandudno, with its fine pier (over 700 metres long), drive through Penzance to St Ives, where we stop for lunch and enjoying London’s many attractions, or you for lunch in the beautiful city of Bath. A treasure trove of Georgian gems, this attractive gardens, shops and restaurants. You may like to purchase a light time to browse the quaint gift shops. There will then be time to may prefer to indulge in some early Christmas historic city is full of elegance and charm. Whilst here you may like to explore lunch in the hotel and guess the weight of the haggis. Afternoon tea is relax before dinner and another evening of entertainment to the city on a sight-seeing tour bus or wander through the modern shopping served and this evening, the pleasure of your company is requested for the see the “New Year” in! shopping. We leave London mid-afternoon and district. The Jane Austen Museum is well worth a visit to learn about her life fabulous New Year’s Eve celebration dinner, followed by a final evening and connection with the city, or perhaps indulge in a tasty treat in the of great entertainment, a fancy-dress parade (optional!), the results of MONDAY Back to reality! This morning we leave our hotel return to the West Country. With a stop for tea Pump Room tearooms! We continue our journey back tour home area, competitions, and the singing of Auld Lang Syne… and of course another and begin our homeward journey, stopping for lunch at arriving early evening. late-night finger buffet! en route, we arrive mid-evening hoping you will Endsleigh Garden Centre, which is full of great Christmas gift have enjoyed your taste of luxury! THURSDAY Back to reality! We leave our hotel after breakfast and begin inspiration. We then complete our homeward journey, arriving PRICE INCLUDES: our homeward journey to the West Country. With comfort stops en route, early-evening. n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast we reach our home area early-evening. PRICE INCLUDES: n Pudding Club Talk & Pudding Buffet n 1 Night Bed & Breakfast n Pudding Club Certificate PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n All coach travel n Guided coach tour of Bourneville Village n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Welsh Breakfast n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Guided tour of Cadbury World Exhibition n Afternoon tea on three days n All coach travel n SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: Afternoon tea at Cadbury World SUPPLEMENTS: n Ticket for Single Train Journey SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel No single supplement (Max 6) Single supplement £65.00 Single supplement £75.00 n All coach travel No single supplement Sea view room supplement £33.00 per person Travel insurance £14.00 Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £19.00

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LEEDS CASTLE FIREWORKS TOUR BOURNEMOUTH TOUR LONDON THEATRE WEEKEND TOUR EASTBOURNE TOUR EXTRAVAGANZA PRICE TURKEY & TINSEL PRICE Join us for a weekend in London and take your pick PRICE TURKEY & TINSEL PRICE with a choice of 15 West End shows… Les Miserables, Each year on the Saturday nearest to 5th November, £ As one of Britain’s world-class resorts, Bournemouth £ Phantom of the Opera, Mary Poppins, Hairspray, Waitress, £ What better way to beat the winter blues than to visit £ Leeds Castle hosts what is hailed as one of the finest 275 offers everything you need for an enjoyable holiday – 225 Pretty Woman The Musical, Matilda The Musical, Tina – 199 Eastbourne, one of the most elegant British resorts. 245 fireworks displays in the county. A perfect way to whatever the time of year and whatever your age. Eastbourne is sheltered by the South Downs and has a 4 DAYS 4 DAYS The Tina Turner Musical, 9 To 5, Lion King, Mamma Mia, 2 DAYS 5 DAYS celebrate Guy Fawkes Night, enjoy stunning fireworks, There is the sea, the shops and many picturesque walks. School of Rock, & Juliet, Only Fools & Horses the Musical, reputation for quality. Whether you want to stroll along lights and music, all set against the historic backdrop YOUR HOTEL Suncliff Hotel, Bournemouth & The Mousetrap. the prom or amble through the town centre, there really of the beautiful 900 year old castle. is something for everyone here. A warm welcome awaits at this modern 3* hotel, ideally located on the Pretty Woman The Musical – One of Hollywood’s best YOUR HOTEL Mercure Great Danes Hotel, Maidstone seafront overlooking Bournemouth’s Bay in the prestigious East Cliff. loved romantic stories comes to the stage, telling the story of a YOUR HOTEL Queens Hotel, Eastbourne A superb 4* hotel, set in extensive grounds next to Leeds Castle, All rooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee working girl who makes it off the streets by meeting Mr Right. Coupled A magnificent Victorian 3* hotel situated in an outstanding position offering all the modern comforts you expect. All rooms are ensuite, with making facilities. The restaurant serves a delicious menu, including a with a fantastic musical score written by Bryan Adams, this is bound to overlooking the pier. All en-suite bedrooms are furnished with TV, TV, hairdryer, telephone, hospitality tray, radio and trouser press. A lift carvery dinner. There is a lift to all floors and festive entertainment is be a West End hit! hairdryer, telephone and tea & coffee making facilities. A lift serves serves most floors floors, and the restaurant serves a generous buffet provided each evening. all floors. The restaurant serves a delicious evening menu and the bar breakfast and a buffet 3 course dinner. Leisure facilities include an Hairspray – The comical production of Hairspray is returning to the lounge offers a cosy place to relax. indoor pool, Jacuzzi spa bath, sauna and solarium and gymnasium. West End, telling the story of a big girl with big hair and big dreams! ITINERARY Fantastic music and choreography make this hit show into a hug ITINERARY ITINERARY FRIDAY (Christmas Eve) We leave our home area and journey success. You can’t stop the beat!! MONDAY Monday We make our way east, with stops for coffee and lunch FRIDAY We leave our home area and make our way east, stopping east, stopping in Dorchester for lunch and time to browse the Mousetrap – Agatha Christie’s famous “whodunit” stage play is shops. We then continue to our hotel in Bournemouth, arriving the world’s longest running show. One of the all-time great murder en route, to Eastbourne and our hotel, arriving with time to settle in before for coffee and lunch on route, then continue our journey to our mysteries … sure to keep you hooked until the very end. But “shhhhh”, a sherry reception, followed by dinner and an evening of music, dancing and hotel with time to settle in and maybe make use of the hotel leisure to tea & coffee and time to settle in before a welcome sherry it’s a secret … please don’t give the answer away! entertainment. facilities before dinner. reception in the lounge, followed by a candlelit dinner, and YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, London Heathrow, TUESDAY (Christmas Eve) Join us this morning as we make our way west SATURDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we travel the short distance musical entertainment. A modern 4* hotel. All rooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, – via Beachy Head and some stunning views – to Brighton, with plenty of north to the historic city of Rochester, where you will find a wonderful SATURDAY (Christmas Day) Following a merry Christmas hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. There is a lift to all time to explore the city’s wealth of attractions. The spectacular Royal Pavilion blend of ancient & modern, dominated by its fine Norman Castle, and breakfast, we make the short journey to Poole, which boasts the floors. The restaurant serves a delicious hot buffet evening dinner is well worth a visit; beneath its distinctive onion domes is housed some cathedral. There is also a wide selection of speciality shops and lovely and generous buffet breakfast. Leisure facilities includes a impressive works of art. Or perhaps you’d prefer to explore the Lanes – places to have lunch. We then return to our hotel with time to collect second largest natural harbour in the world. You may like to do fitness suite. Brighton’s historic quarter, which is a maze of narrow alleyways lined with hats, scarves and gloves, before arriving at Leeds Castle to enjoy all a spot of Christmas shopping in the indoor shopping centre, or independent boutiques, antique shops and elegant arcades. This evening we enjoy a gala dinner followed by musical entertainment. the afternoon events including musical entertainment and falconry take a stroll down to the quay. We continue on to the delightful ITINERARY displays. The gardens are also open and there will be a wide range seaside resort of Swanage with time to take a stroll and enjoy WEDNESDAY (Christmas Day) Join us this morning as we travel to the of refreshments available. At approximately 5pm, the spectacular afternoon tea. This evening we have a traditional Christmas din- SATURDAY We leave the West Country and make our charming market town of Alfriston on the river Cuckmere – once the haunt fireworks will begin… 30 minutes of a pyrotechnic spectacular set to ner with all the trimmings, followed by dancing into the night! way to London, stopping for coffee en route. You will of smugglers, it’s now chockfull of delightful gift and craft shops. We then themed music. We then make the very short journey back to our hotel return to Eastbourne for a traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings, for dinner and an evening at leisure. SUNDAY (New Year’s Eve) After a leisurely breakfast we take a then have time for lunch before enjoying an afternoon followed by a special visit from Santa! with the remainder of the day free to gentle drive through some of the New Forest’s charming villag- performance of the show of your choice. Afterwards, we spend as you please. You may like to shop for Christmas gifts or simply take SUNDAY After a relaxed breakfast we make our way to the historic in the air along the seafront before relaxing over afternoon tea in a local café. city of Canterbury with its stunning architecture. Once one of es, stopping in the lovely town of Lyndhurst with an opportunity re-join the coach and travel to our hotel, arriving with This evening dinner is followed by a Christmas party to dance the night away! Europe’s great places of pilgrimage, explore the cobbled back streets to browse the gift shops and enjoy an early lunch. We return to time to settle in before dinner and an evening free to or vibrant modern shopping district. Canterbury Cathedral is a must- Bournemouth, with the remainder of the afternoon free to relax THURSDAY (Boxing Day) Join us if you wish for a morning excursion through see with its many features such as Romanesque crypt and beautiful spend as you please. the seaside resort of Hastings to the old cinque port of Ancient Rye. Here and spend as you please. You may like make use of the hotel’s you’ll discover a host of unusual shops selling antiques, collectors’ books and medieval stained-glass windows, or perhaps you might like to visit leisure facilities. Dinner this evening will be followed by a final SUNDAY We leave our hotel after a leisurely breakfast records, along with many art galleries showcasing the work of local artists, the Canterbury Tales Visitor Attraction and journey back in time to night of dancing with a glass of fizz to “see in the New Year”! with exhibitions rotating regularly throughout the year. We return to our hotel experience Chaucer’s colourful characters on their pilgrimage from and make our way into central London where you will for a pre-lunch glass of punch followed by a grand Boxing Day lunch, and London. MONDAY Back to reality! After a leisurely breakfast, we leave have plenty of time to shop or sightsee in the capital. an afternoon of leisure followed by dinner and a farewell fancy dress party MONDAY Sadly, we leave our hotel and begin our homeward our hotel and begin our homeward journey, stopping in Salis- We leave late afternoon, and make our way back to the (optional) with prize giving, dancing and entertainment. journey. We stop in Windsor, with time to browse the shops and enjoy bury with time to visit the cathedral browse the shops and have West Country, with a comfort stop on route, arriving FRIDAY Sadly, this morning we leave our hotel and begin our homeward a leisurely lunch. We later continue our journey home to the West a warming lunch. We complete our journey, reaching the West journey. With stops for coffee and lunch stops en route, we reach the West Country, with a comfort stop en route, arriving early/mid-evening. Country early-evening. mid-evening. Country early/mid-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 1 Night Dinner, Bed & Buffet English Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Entrance to Leeds Castle Fireworks Spectacular n Tea & coffee on arrival n Top price theatre ticket n Lunch on 2 days including traditional Christmas turkey dinner n All coach travel n Sherry reception on 1st night n All coach travel n Entertainment each evening SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: No single supplement (Max 3) SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £30.00 Subsequent singles £90.00 No single supplement (Max 5) Single supplement £30.00 Sea view room supplement £20.00 per person Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £14.00 Travel insurance £21.00

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THURSFORD CHRISTMAS TOUR IRISH COUNTRY MUSIC TOUR GREAT YARMOUTH TOUR TENBY TURKEY & TINSEL TOUR SPECTACULAR PRICE WEEKEND PRICE FESTIVE BREAK & THURSFORD PRICE A coastal resort in attractive Pembrokeshire, Tenby is PRICE situated on a narrow promontory jutting out into Thursford Christmas Spectacular is the largest Christmas We are delighted to repeat this tour due to its popularity CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR £299 £285 £265 Camarthan Bay. Once a prosperous port, Georgian £209 production in England. A cast of choirs, orchestras, in 2015. Join us for a rousing weekend of Irish country Great Yarmouth is Norfolk’s premier seaside resort, with houses overlook the picturesque harbour with its pipers, military bands and professional dancers perform music, brought to you by a variety of fantastic 4 DAYS 4 DAYS over 15 glorious miles of sandy beaches. Thursford 4 DAYS generous sandy beaches. 4 DAYS a show depicting all aspects of the season, amid performers. Former years have seen performances by Christmas Spectacular is the largest Christmas production beautifully decorated Christmas scenery. An extremely the likes of Barry Doyle, Shaun Loughrey, Susan McCann, YOUR HOTEL Clarence House Hotel, Tenby in England. A cast of choirs, orchestras, pipers, military Owned by the same family for nearly seventy years, this popular event, so please book early! Danny Webster, Philomena Begley, Hugo Duncan, and bands and professional dancers perform a show depicting Caitlin & the Hot Country Band. excellent hotel enjoys an enviable position on the esplanade. All rooms YOUR HOTEL Mercure Hotel, Norwich all aspects of the season, amid beautifully decorated are ensuite, with TV and tea & coffee facilities. Some rooms benefit A superb 4* hotel located on the outskirts of the city of Norwich. All YOUR HOTEL Grand Hotel, Blackpool Christmas scenery. An extremely popular event, so please book early! from spectacular sea views. There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant rooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, hairdryer, Wi-Fi access and tea A superbly modern hotel with views out over the famous promenade. YOUR HOTEL New Beach Hotel, Great Yarmouth serves highly recommended cuisine with a choice menu, evening & coffee making facilities. There is no lift, but ground floor rooms are All rooms are en-suite, with TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee facilities. Superbly situated opposite Great Yarmouth’s Britannia Pier. All rooms entertainment is provided, and Happy Hour is from noon - 6pm & 8pm available. The restaurant serves a delicious home cooked menu and There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant serves traditional cuisine and a are ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee facilities. A – 9pm each evening. hearty breakfast. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool, gym and hearty breakfast, while the stylish lounge offers a restful area in which lift serves most floors. The restaurant offers an excellent evening menu, steam room. to enjoy a drink. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool, gym and spa. and entertainment is provided each evening. ITINERARY

ITINERARY ITINERARY ITINERARY FRIDAY (Christmas Eve) We leave our home area and TUESDAY We leave the West Country and make our way to Stratford- FRIDAY We leave the West Country and journey north to travel over the St David’s Bridge to Cardiff, with time for FRIDAY We leave the West Country and make our way east to lunch and a spot of Christmas shopping. We then continue upon-Avon, with a stop for coffee en route. With time to browse the Blackpool. With stops for coffee and lunch on route, we reach Great Yarmouth and our hotel. With stops for coffee and lunch en shops and enjoy lunch, we then continue our journey to Norwich and our hotel mid-afternoon, allowing you plenty of time to settle route, we arrive in time for a sherry reception before dinner and our to our hotel in Tenby, arriving with time to settle in before a our hotel, arriving with time to settle in before dinner. in and begin exploring before dinner and our first night of Irish first evening of festive entertainment. sherry and reception, followed by dinner and live entertainment. Sit back and allow tonight’s band to entertain you entertainment. WEDNESDAY This morning we make our way to Bury St Edmunds, SATURDAY After a leisurely breakfast, the morning is free for you a beautiful and busy market town, with plenty of time to visit the with their superb vocal harmonies. to spend as you please in Great Yarmouth. As Norfolk’s premier SATURDAY (Christmas Day & New Year’s Eve) This morning cathedral, browse the shops and enjoy a leisurely lunch. We later SATURDAY Today we travel north to the beautiful Lake District. continue our tour to the delightful city of Ely, a small yet pretty place, full beach resort, there are over 15 miles of seafront to explore, as well we travel to Carmarthen, a neat little county town, encircled of charm and home to one of England’s most magnificent cathedrals. We stop first in Kendal for coffee. Known as the southern gateway as museums, a Sea Life Centre and cafés in which to enjoy morning by the River Towy and full of pretty shops. With time to enjoy to the Lake District, the town boasts a variety of historic buildings coffee. Depending on our allocation of tickets, we will either travel THURSDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to the centre the scenery, browse the shops and enjoy a warming lunch, and shops. We then continue to Bowness on Windermere, with to Thursford for the afternoon performance of the Christmas later return to our hotel with time to relax before a festive of Norwich. Here you may like to visit the splendid Norman cathedral, time to enjoy lunch, you may also like to visit the nearby World of Spectacular and return to our hotel for dinner and entertainment, or the castle, once of the city’s most famous landmarks, built by the Beatrix Potter attraction, in which the 23 original tales are brought or enjoy an early dinner and travel to the evening performance of punch reception, Christmas dinner with all the trimmings and Normans as a royal palace over 900 years ago. Now a museum and to life in a magical indoor recreation of the Lakeland countryside. the fabulous show – seen by over 90,000 people each year. We a visit from Father Christmas himself, followed by more live art gallery, it is home to some outstanding collections of fine art, return to our hotel for a traditional Christmas dinner with all the entertainment. archaeology and natural history items. There are many shops to browse We later return to our hotel, where dinner will once again be and an array of cafes to enjoy lunch. Depending on our allocation of followed by a night of top class Irish musical entertainment. trimmings, followed by music, dancing and entertainment. SUNDAY (New Year’s Day) After a leisurely breakfast, join tickets, we will either travel to Thursford for the afternoon performance SUNDAY Join us this morning as we travel the short distance SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to the us if you wish for a gentle coastal drive through some of and return to the hotel for dinner, or enjoy an early dinner and travel to the popular seaside resort of Southport, with its stunning centre of Norwich. As well as the splendid Norman cathedral Pembrokeshire’s prettiest villages. OR you may like to stay to the evening performance of the Christmas Spectacular – a fabulous architecture, unspoilt coastline and one of the oldest piers in the there are many shops to browse and an array of cafes to enjoy in Tenby and take a stroll along the esplanade. A light lunch show seen by over 90,000 people each year UK. It is rumoured that Napoleon remodelled parts of Paris after a warming lunch. We return to Great Yarmouth with a stop in will be served in the hotel, before an afternoon of fun and FRIDAY Today we leave our hotel and make our way to Royal Windsor, visiting Southport in the mid-19th century. Enjoy an early lunch picturesque Wroxham - the capital of the Norfolk Broads where complimentary afternoon tea. Our final evening dinner will most of the town is dominated around the Roys brand, claiming to where there will be ample time to explore the historic town. You may before we return to our hotel for this afternoon’s entertainment. once again be followed by a final evening of entertainment like to visit the castle – the oldest and largest occupied castle in the Dinner this evening will be followed by a final evening of foot be the worlds largest village store! Our final evening meal will be world, and the official residence of Her Majesty the Queen. Or perhaps stomping traditional Irish music, marking the end of a followed by a fabulous fancy-dress party (optional!) and a glass of MONDAY Back to reality! We leave Tenby after breakfast you’d prefer to take a bus trip around Windsor and Eton, complete with wonderful weekend. bubbly to celebrate the festive season! and make our way back over the border into England, fascinating guided commentary. There are also many lovely shops, and MONDAY Sadly we leave our hotel and begin our homeward stopping en route in the pretty Welsh town of Abergavenny restaurants in which to enjoy lunch. We later continue our homeward MONDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we begin our homeward journey, and with a stop for tea en route, we reach the West Country journey. With stops for coffee and lunch on route, we reach the journey. With comfort stops en route, we reach the West Country for lunch. We later complete our homeward journey, arriving early-evening. West Country early-evening. early-evening. early-evening. PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Thursford Christmas Spectacular ticket n Irish country music on 3 nights and 1 afternoon n Thursford Christmas Spectacular ticket n Sherry and punch receptions n All coach travel n All coach travel n Entertainment each evening n Light lunch and afternoon tea on Sunday n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: n Entertainment each evening SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £21.00 (Max 3) SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel Single supplement £60.00 Single supplement £79.00 Sea view supplement £15.00 No single supplement Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £19.00

110 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 TELEPHONE 01398 341160 111 Friday 13th – Monday 16th November Saturday 14th – Sunday 15th November Monday 16th – Friday 20th November Tuesday 17th – Thursday 19th November

ISLE OF WIGHT TOUR BLENHEIM PALACE TOUR THE LAKE DISTRICT TOUR THURSFORD CHRISTMAS TOUR TURKEY & TINSEL PRICE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL PRICE TURKEY & TINSEL PRICE SPECTACULAR PRICE The Isle of Wight – only 23 miles long by 13 miles & GLOUCESTER QUAYS Join us on a festive tour through the Lake District Thursford Christmas Spectacular is the largest Christmas wide – is quite a world of its own, managing to crowd £199 £109 National Park – an area renowned for its exceptional £249 production in England. A cast of choirs, orchestras, £235 into its small surface area an entire realm of unspoilt VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS natural beauty – away from the hustle and bustle of pipers, military bands and professional dancers perform 5 DAYS English landscapes in miniature. 4 DAYS MARKET 2 DAYS the busy tourist season. a show depicting all aspects of the season, amid 3 DAYS YOUR HOTEL Shanklin Hotel, Shanklin YOUR HOTEL The Cumbria Grand Hotel, beautifully decorated Christmas scenery. An extremely Join us as we visit Blenheim Palace for a very special popular event, so please book early! A warm welcome waits at this 3* hotel, commanding stunning event, with the Palace beautifully decorated for Christmas. The Great Grange-over-Sands views over Sandown Bay. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, hairdryer, Hall is adorned with grand Christmas trees bedecked with candles, A delightful 3* Victorian hotel ideally situated within the Lake District YOUR HOTEL Mercure Norwich, Norwich complimentary toiletries and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to baubles and lanterns in traditional colours. The grand dining table is National Park in its own peaceful, private wooded grounds and A superb 4* hotel located on the outskirts of the city of Norwich. All all floors. The restaurant has panoramic views across the bay and is set for a Christmas feast, and the fireplaces in the state rooms and enjoying views across Morecambe Bay. All rooms are en-suite with TV, rooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, hairdryer, Wi-Fi access and tea renowned for producing quality food using fresh ingredients sourced the library – each beautifully festooned by floral specialists – offer a radio, telephone, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making facilities. There & coffee making facilities. There is no lift, but ground floor rooms are locally on the island. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool, sauna and glowing welcome. In addition, this weekend the courtyards of Blenheim is a lift to all floors. The restaurant serves a freshly prepared chef’s available. The restaurant serves a delicious home cooked menu and spa, and entertainment is provided most evenings. Palace will be transformed into a veritable winter wonderland for the menu and festive entertainment is provided each evening. hearty breakfast. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool, gym and ever-popular annual Christmas Craft Festival. steam room. ITINERARY YOUR HOTEL Jurys Inn, Swindon ITINERARY ITINERARY FRIDAY We leave our home area, and with a comfort stop en A modern 4* hotel. Each of the comfortable rooms are en-suite with MONDAY We leave the West Country and begin our journey north, TV, Wi-Fi and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The route, make our way to Southampton for the 1 hour ferry crossing stopping for coffee and lunch en route and reaching our hotel with ample TUESDAY We leave the West Country and make our way to contemporary restaurant offers delicious cuisine and a hearty breakfast; time to settle in before dinner and an evening of light entertainment. to East Cowes. We continue to Shanklin and our hotel, with time to there is also a bar and lounge. Stratford-upon-Avon, with a stop for coffee en route. With settle in before a glass of sherry followed by dinner and an evening TUESDAY (Christmas Eve) Join us this morning for a tour of some of time to browse the shops and enjoy lunch, we then continue of festive entertainment. ITINERARY the most stunning scenery seen anywhere in England as we travel up the Kirkstone Pass (weather permitting) and along Ullswater to Keswick for our journey to Norwich and our hotel, arriving with time to SATURDAY Join us today as we take a wonderful circular tour of SATURDAY We leave our home area and make our way to lunch. We Return via the pretty village of Grasmere. Why not grab your settle in before dinner. the island through some stunning scenery (weather permitting!). Blenheim Palace, where you will have plenty of time to enjoy all quiz form at reception and test your knowledge, before a delicious carvery WEDNESDAY After a leisurely breakfast the morning is free We stop for coffee en route to Alum Bay where you can take a dinner this evening, followed by another evening of entertainment. look at the Needles and enjoy a breath of sea air! We continue to the delights of the Palace itself and its annual Living Crafts festival. to spend exploring the lovely city of Norwich where you may Yarmouth for lunch and later to Cowes, a famous yachting harbour, In addition to touring the rooms – all beautifully decorated for WEDNESDAY (Christmas Day) This morning we make our way to Kendal, like to visit the cathedral, browse the shops for Christmas where there will be time to browse the shops and enjoy a cup of Christmas – you can also shop in style at the craft fair, where over with time to browse the shops and enjoy a warming lunch. We continue 180 British designers and makers will be showcasing high-quality, to picturesque Ambleside, with a stop at Hayes Garden Centre which has ideas and enjoy lunch. Depending on our allocation of tea before we return to our hotel with time to relax before a tradi- a wonderful Christmas shop and gift ideas… as well as a café serving tickets we will either travel to Thursford for the afternoon tional Christmas Dinner followed by an evening of entertainment & contemporary arts, crafts and gifts, with plenty of ideas for all the afternoon tea and cake! We complete our circular tour past Coniston performance and return to the hotel for dinner, or have an dancing. family, from special commissions to simple stocking fillers; ceramics, Water, with time to rest before a traditional Christmas dinner with all the millinery, toys, fashion, jewellery, hand-made soaps, studio glass, early dinner and travel to the evening show of the Christmas SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make the short journey to trimmings, followed by hot mince pies and tea & coffee, then an evening decorations, wreaths and many more. Late-afternoon we travel to the picture postcard village of Godshill with its charming thatch of light entertainment. Spectacular… – a show seen by over 90,000 people each our hotel in time for dinner and an evening at leisure. cottages, and medieval church, as well as delightful tearooms and THURSDAY (New Year’s Eve) After a leisurely breakfast we make the year! You really will be amazed. quaint gift shops dotted along the winding Street. We return to our SUNDAY After an unhurried breakfast, we journey to Gloucester short journey to Bowness on Windermere, the ‘heart’ of the Lake District, THURSDAY Sadly we leave our hotel and make our way and a town with many gift shops and cafés. Whilst here you may like to hotel for lunch and the afternoon free to spend as you please in Quays for the Victorian Christmas market. Here you’ll find around to Royal Windsor, where there will be ample time to explore Shanklin. You may like to visit the Old Village with its picturesque 150 stalls selling artisan crafts, fine food and drink and unique take a circular cruise on the lake or visit the nearby World of Beatrix Potter thatched buildings, gift shops and cafés and just past the entrance Christmas gifts, while a huge cast of larger-than-life Victorian Attraction in which all 23 Tales are brought to life in a magical indoor the historic town. You may like to visit the castle – the oldest recreation of the Lakeland countryside, complete with sights, sounds and to the Crab Inn is the beginning of Shanklin Chine, a deep gorge characters enthrall the crowds with their antics. Soak up the at- and largest occupied castle in the world, and the official carved out by a stream. Dinner will be followed by an evening of even smells There will also be time to explore this lovely town and enjoy mosphere of the quays and historic Victorian docks, while being en- lunch. We return to Grange-over-Sands with the afternoon free to spend as residence of Her Majesty the Queen. Or perhaps you’d prefer optional fancy dress with a glass of bubbly at 11pm tertained by brass bands, choirs, street performers, steam engines, you please before our final evening meal and entertainment to celebrate to take a bus trip around Windsor and Eton, complete with MONDAY We leave our hotel after breakfast and travel across a beautiful traditional carousel and more besides. There are also and see the “New Year” in! fascinating guided commentary. There are also many lovely the island to Cowes for the return ferry crossing to Southampton. many outlet stores, numerous places in which to enjoy lunch, and FRIDAY Back to reality! We leave the Lake District and begin our shops, and restaurants in which to enjoy lunch. We later We then continue our homeward journey, stopping in Salisbury for an antiques centre to explore. We leave late-afternoon, completing journey south. With comfort stops en route, we reach the West Country complete our homeward journey, and with a stop for tea en lunch and, and reaching our home area early-evening. our homeward journey and reaching our home area early-evening. early-evening. route, arriving back in West Country early-evening. PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 1 Night Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 2 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Glass of sherry on arrival n Entrance to Blenheim Palace Christmas Living Crafts Festival n Entertainment each evening n Thursford Christmas Spectacular Ticket n Lunch on Sunday n All coach travel n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel n Entertainment on most evenings Single supplement £64.00 SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: Boat trip on Lake Windermere n Ferry crossings SUPPLEMENTS: No single supplement Single supplement £20.00 Entrance to the World of Beatrix Botter Single supplement £40.00 n All coach travel Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £14.00 Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £16.00

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YORK ST NICHOLAS TOUR LONGLEAT’S FESTIVAL TOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING TOUR CORNISH CHRISTMAS TOUR CHRISTMAS FAYRE PRICE OF LIGHT & WINCHESTER PRICE WEEKEND...CHELTENHAM PRICE CRACKERS (TURKEY & TINSEL) PRICE & RHS HARLOW CARR £245 CHRISTMAS MARKET £115 & OXFORD £89 Join us for a relaxing festive retreat in this picturesque £259 Get into the swing of the festive season with a trip to An opportunity for the organised to finish their corner of the South West peninsula. Visit some of WINTER GLOW Cornwall best loved harbour towns and authentic fishing 4 DAYS Longleat. Grab your woolly hat and enjoy the festive 2 DAYS Christmas shopping, and for the disorganised… an 2 DAYS 5 DAYS The York St Nicholas Christmas Fayre brings the city experience at Longleat this winter. Marvel at the opportunity to begin! Join us for a festive weekend villages, whilst enjoying the mild winter climate and alive as costumed characters wander through the spectacular Chinese lanterns and see your favourite without the hassle of driving, parking or cooking dinner delicious flavours that the Cornish Coast has to offer. streets and seasonal aromas fill the air with roasted Christmas characters come to life in the house itself – at the end of the day! YOUR HOTEL The Portbyhan Hotel, Looe chestnuts and spiced are served from market transformed for the season into a veritable winter wonderland. A 3* fully refurbished hotel nestled in the heart of Looe with panoramic stalls. RHS Harlow Carr’s Winter Glow brings the YOUR HOTEL Jurys Inn, Swindon YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, Eastleigh A delightful 3* hotel. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone, views across the harbour. All rooms are en-suite with TV, hairdryer, Wi-Fi wonderful Yorkshire are filled with a touch of magic access and tea & coffee making facilities. There is a lift to all floors. and illuminated special effects as dusk falls. A modern 3* hotel. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, hairdryer, Wi-Fi hairdryer, and tea & coffee facilities. The restaurant offers an excellent access and tea & coffee making facilities. A lift serves all floors. The varied menu, and the elegant bar provides a tranquil retreat at the end The restaurant offers a delicious evening menu and hearty Cornish YOUR HOTEL The Queens Hotel, York restaurant offers a freshly prepared menu, and leisure facilities include of the day. breakfast, together with a bar and outside terrace. You are always assured of a warm welcome at this lovely hotel, ideally an indoor swimming pool. situated on the banks of the River Ouse in the heart of York, and only ITINERARY a few minutes’ walk from the many tourist attractions. All rooms are ITINERARY en-suite with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. ITINERARY SATURDAY We leave our home area and travel west to the ancient market town The hotel’s restaurant serves a delicious choice menu with traditional SATURDAY We leave our home area and with a of Tavistock, located on the tranquil River Tavy and edge of the rugged Dartmoor favourites and the spacious lounge area offers the perfect place SATURDAY We leave our home area, with a comfort stop on coffee stop en route, travel to the delightful spa town National Park. Historically Tavistock was the region’s Stannary town, administering route to Longleat. On arrival, join us if you wish for a coach tour the local tin trade, and has links with the great sea farer, Sir Francis Drake. Whilst to relax. of Cheltenham. The Christmas market is held along the here you may like to browse the poplar indoor pannier market or visit the central through the safari park, as we drive past lions, cheetahs, giraffes, parish church of St Eustachius with William Morris stained glass windows and ITINERARY elephants and many more safari animals along the way. You Promenade with lovely wooden chalets selling a wide intricate roof embosses. With time for lunch, we continue to our hotel in Looe for FRIDAY This morning we leave the West Country, and travel north, with then have the remainder of the day free to explore the many range of festive crafts and gifts. It offers an excellent a welcome festive Cornish cream tea! With time to relax we later enjoy dinner this comfort and lunch stops on route, arriving at our hotel in York with time attractions at Longleat. The historic house itself is transformed opportunity find that perfect present with its range of evening. to settle in before this evening’s dinner. You may like to take a stroll into a magical winter wonderland, and if you’re looking for festive SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to Mevagissey for lunch, with along the riverbanks or explore the city at night, where you can often decorations, stocking filler gifts or tasty treats, look no further than products, from hand crafted jewellery, seasonal arts & its distinctive twin harbour and busy fishing port with daily catches of skate, lobster join an entertaining ghost walking tour. crafts and hand paintings, to the more unusual gifts and and plaice. Clustered around the harbour walls are quaint streets with galleries, the Christmas fayre. Grab your woolly hat and experience the thrill cafes and shops. A beautiful place to sit and relax and enjoy Cornish fish & chips! SATURDAYAfter a leisurely breakfast we make our way to the Victorian of outdoor areas, gaze at the dazzling, giant musical Christmas collectables as well as many seasonal food and drink After lunch we return to our hotel with a festive quiz and bingo. Dinner is followed Spa town of Harrogate, with its bustling high street, parklands and tree, marvel at the amazing Chinese lanterns and see colourful outlets. There are also two shopping centres; Regent by live entertainment. elegant architecture. With plenty of time to browse the various shops characters come to life as dusk descends! Late-afternoon we travel MONDAY Join us if you wish for an excursion to the county town of Truro with its for that festive gift and time to enjoy a cosy lunch and afternoon tea, to our hotel in time for dinner and an evening at leisure. Arcade and Beechwood, both in the centre of town vibrant shopping centre, indoor market and majestic cathedral. With plenty of time perhaps in the famous Betty’s Café Tea Rooms, late afternoon we visit each complimenting one another with their different to browse the high street shops and enjoy lunch in one of the local cafes, we return RHS Garden Harlow Carr for the Winter Glow. The winter garden comes SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we leave our hotel and make to our hotel in Looe with the afternoon at leisure. A Bucks Fizz reception is followed alive with special lighting effects, as you wander along the illuminated the short journey to Winchester. Recognised as one of the best in shops. We later make our way to our hotel with time to by a traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings and a visit from Santa and trail around the magnificent trees and shrubs as dusk falls. See the lake, Europe, and inspired by traditional German Christmas Markets, relax and settle in before a leisurely dinner and a well- an evening of entertainment. streamside, Doric columns and Alpine House all lit up in festive colours. the pretty wooden chalets are situated in the Cathedral’s historic earned evening at leisure. TUESDAY This morning we visit the nearby picturesque fishing port of Polperro Close surrounding an open-air real ice rink. Here you will find an with its “old world” charm, beautiful cottages, small art galleries and stories of SUNDAY The whole day is free to discover the beautiful city of York, smuggler & pirate tales. With time to explore the harbour and enjoy a warm lunch in known for its exquisite architecture, majestic Minster, cobbled streets and abundance of wonderful Christmas gifts, decorations as well as SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we leave our hotel one of the cafes, we return to Looe, with its famous seven arched bridge that spans the quaint historic Shambles lanes. The magical St Nicholas Christmas many festive food and drink. All the exhibitors are hand-picked for and travel to Oxford, known as the city of Dreaming the river. The old town has a variety of boutiques and a traditional fishing harbour. Fayre is in full swing, as Victorian costumed characters parade through their interesting, high quality and unique products, many of which Spires. You will then have plenty of time to shop ‘til you We enjoy our final evening with our Cornish hosts. the centre, carol singers entertain and market stalls filled with Christmas can’t be bought on the high street. At the far end of the British WEDNESDAY Sadly this morning, we leave the beautiful setting of Looe, and gifts and decorations and delicious treats tempt the senses. Find local Crafts Village is an enchanting – providing an ideal drop! Here you will find a large variety of shops, from begin our homeward journey, stopping at the beautiful grounds of Buckfast Abbey crafts in the “Made in Yorkshire” yuletide village in decorated wooden opportunity to share the Christmas story amongst your party and all the usual High Street names, to the more individual for lunch, before arriving back in our home area. chalets. The city of York really does kick start the festive season with take a photograph for Christmas. There are also many of the usual splendid Christmas cheer! shops and boutiques offering that gift with a difference. high street shops and restaurants to enjoy coffee and a warming We leave Oxford late afternoon, completing our PRICE INCLUDES: MONDAY We leave our hotel after breakfast and travel south. With lunch, and the cathedral to visit. We later complete our homeward n comfort stops on route, we arrive back in the West Country early evening. 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast journey, arriving early-evening. homeward journey and arriving early evening. n A festive cream tea on arrival afternoon n Traditional Christmas Turkey Dinner on 1 evening PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n Drinks promotions on selected bar drinks 5-6pm & 8-10pm n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 1 Night Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 1 Night Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Afternoon quiz & bingo on 1 day n Entrance to RHS Garden Harlow Carr Winter Glow n Entrance to Longleat Festival of Light & coach tour of Safari Park n All coach travel n Entertainment on most evenings n All coach travel n All coach travel n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: No single supplement for 1st 2 singles Single supplement £66.00 Single supplement £17.00 Single supplement £20.00 £80.00 supplement for subsequent singles Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £14.00 Travel insurance £14.00 Travel insurance £21.00

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VALKENBURG TOUR GREAT YARMOUTH TURKEY TOUR BODELWYDDAN CASTLE TOUR TURKEY & TINSEL... PRICE & TINSEL & THURSFORD PRICE FESTIVE BREAK... PRICE AND CHRISTMAS MARKETS £319 CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR £295 WARNER BREAK £345 If you are looking for a Turkey & Tinsel break with Great Yarmouth is Norfolk’s premier seaside resort, Set in 200 acres of beautifully tended parkland and something just a little bit different, then why not try 5 DAYS with over 15 glorious miles of sandy beaches. Thursford 5 DAYS commanding a hilltop position, you enter into a fairytale 5 DAYS our short break to the delightful Dutch town of Christmas Spectacular is the largest Christmas production the moment you cross the Castle’s Gothic threshold. The Valkenburg. With a warm welcome from our hosts, a in England. A cast of choirs, orchestras, pipers, military faces of the famous lend a fascinating air of traditional British Turkey & Tinsel and visits to Valkenburg and Aachen bands and professional dancers perform a show sophistication to Bodelwyddan’s every ivy-clad and turreted corner Christmas markets, join us for some festive fun with a difference! depicting all aspects of the season, amid beautifully thanks to artworks from the National Portrait Gallery. YOUR HOTEL Hotel Walram, Valkenburg decorated Christmas scenery. An extremely popular event, YOUR HOTEL Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel, Denbighshire This 3* family run hotel offers a warm welcome to all, idyllically so please book early! A grade II-listed hotel offering first-class accommodation with views of situated along the River Geul in the centre of this beautiful town, just a YOUR HOTEL New Beach Hotel, Great Yarmouth the mountains of Snowdonia beyond. Each stylish room is ensuite, with short walk from cafes and shops. Each en-suite room is equipped with Superbly situated opposite Great Yarmouth’s Britannia Pier. All rooms TV, telephone, hairdryer, Wi-Fi and tea & coffee facilities. The restaurant TV, and hairdryer. There is a lift serving all floors, and the cosy bar are ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee facilities. A serves a varied menu and the on-site coffee shop offering drinks and offers the perfect area to relax. The restaurant serves a delicious menu lift serves most floors. The restaurant offers an excellent choice menu, light snacks. There is a lift to all floors Leisure facilities include an and buffet breakfast. Leisure facilities include an indoor heated pool WEDNESDAY “Christmas Day” After breakfast we make our and entertainment is provided each evening. indoor pool, sauna, gym, beauty salon, bowls complex and tennis and sauna. way to the medieval town of Monschau, an enchanting German courts, and top-class entertainment is provided each evening. town set alongside the River Rur. With quaintly crooked half- ITINERARY ITINERARY timbered buildings, this picture postcard town feels like stepping MONDAY We leave the West Country and make our way east to Great ITINERARY back in time as you wander through its narrow streets filled with Yarmouth and our hotel. With stops for coffee and lunch en route, we MONDAY After an early departure we travel east to Dover, with a MONDAY (Christmas Eve) We leave the West Country and make our way souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants. There are several attractions arrive in time for a sherry reception before dinner and our first evening over the border into Wales. Stopping for coffee and lunch en route, we comfort stop en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We continue our to visit including the Baroque “Red House” with its sumptuous of music, dancing and entertainment. reach our hotel where mulled wine and mince pies are served whilst your journey to our hotel, and base for the next four nights, with time to interiors, the old working watermill, glass-blowing factory and TUESDAY (Christmas Eve) After a leisurely breakfast, the morning is luggage is taken to your room. Time to settle in before dinner and our first settle in before a welcome drinks reception and buffet evening dinner. brewery museum, together with the delightful riverside walk. This free for you to spend as you please in Great Yarmouth. As Norfolk’s evening of festive entertainment. TUESDAY “Christmas Eve” -Today you have free time to spend at evening we enjoy a 4 course turkey dinner followed by musical premier beach resort, there are over 15 miles of seafront to explore, as TUESDAY (Christmas Day) The morning is free for you to enjoy some leisure exploring the delightful town of Valkenburg, perhaps one entertainment. For those who wish to wrap up warm and venture well as museums, a Sea Life Centre and cafés in which to enjoy morning of the hotels many facilities and activities, or just relax, have a leisurely coffee. Depending on our allocation of tickets, we will either travel to coffee and enjoy the wonderful views. Join us if you wish for an afternoon of Holland’s most treasured gems, with its narrow streets, cobbled back into town, a festive Christmas light parade takes place in Thursford for the afternoon performance of the Christmas Spectacular excursion through some spectacular scenery, to the picturesque village walkways, medieval centre, hilltop castle and not forgetting the the heart of Valkenburg with decorated floats, dancers and Father and return to our hotel for dinner and entertainment, or enjoy an early of Betws-y-Coed. Set in a beautiful valley within the Snowdonia Forest charming velvet caves. Inside the heart of the caves, the largest and Christmas on his sleigh. dinner and travel to the evening performance of the fabulous show – Park, it is North Wales’ most popular resort. Here you will find a railway oldest European underground Christmas market takes place each seen by over 90,000 people each year. museum, craft & gift shops and tea rooms. Our Christmas day dinner will THURSDAY “New Year’s Day” This morning we make the short be followed by another evening of live entertainment. year, with beautiful festive decorations and lighting, stalls with many distance across the border to the nearby German town of Aachen, WEDNESDAY (Christmas Day) Join us this morning as we travel to the gift ideas and sweet treats to sample and enjoy. After dinner, why city of Norwich with time to visit the cathedral, do a spot of Christmas WEDNESDAY (Boxing Day) After a leisurely breakfast we make our way where the annual Christmas market is held in the heart of the to Chester, the most complete walled city in Britain, where the Rows – not enjoy Valkenburg’s night life with its many cafes and bars, with shopping and have coffee. We return to our hotel, for a traditional city centre. With the backdrop of the cathedral and Town Hall, the Christmas lunch with all the trimmings and a visit from Santa. Dinner black and white half-timbered buildings above street level, with covered outside terraces and warm gas lights, to enjoy hot mulled wine or square is transformed into a paradise of lights and colours, with this evening will be followed by a festive Christmas party! walkways – take pride of place. Other worthwhile attractions include a local beer, as the community gathers together in family-friendly festive aromas from the many food stalls selling local the 10th-century cathedral. Here you will have plenty of time to do a environment. THURSDAY (Boxing Day) After breakfast, we enjoy a gentle drive to spot of Christmas shopping and enjoy a cosy lunch in one of the cafes or known as “Printern” and other tasty treats, together with gift Wroxham Barns, a collection of beautifully-restored 18th-century barns, restaurants. stalls galore. We later return to our hotel in Valkenburg for our where you can browse the craft and gift shops and enjoy watching THURSDAY (New Year’s Eve) This morning we travel to Llandudno, farewell 4 course dinner followed by live entertainment. traditional craftsmen at work. We return to our hotel for a pre-dinner known as the Queen of Welsh Resorts with its fine pier, over 700 metres glass of punch, followed by a grand Boxing Day lunch. You may then like long, attractive gardens, shops and restaurants. After lunch we return to FRIDAY This morning we make our way back to Calais for the to stroll along the seafront to work up an appetite for our final evening the hotel for you to continue to enjoy some of the hotels many facilities. return ferry crossing to Dover. We then continue, with comfort meal is followed by a fabulous fancy-dress party (optional!) with prizes, Our final dinner will be followed by a celebratory New Year’s Eve dinner, stops en route to the West Country, arriving mid evening. dancing and entertainment. complete with musical entertainment. FRIDAY Back to reality! We leave our hotel and begin our FRIDAY Sadly, we today leave our castle and begin our homeward PRICE INCLUDES: homeward journey. With comfort stops en route, we reach the West journey – stopping for coffee and lunch on route and arriving back in our Country early-evening. n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast home area early evening. n Ferry crossings n All coach travel PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast SUPPLEMENTS: n Lunch on 2 days n All coach travel Single supplement £70.00 n Thursford Christmas Spectacular ticket SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: Entrance to Valkenburg’s Christmas Caves (approx. €7) n All coach travel Single supplement £28.00 No single supplement Entrance to Winter Wonderland Sand Sculptures (approx. €4) Sea view supplement £20.00 per person Signature Room Upgrade £20.00 Travel insurance £33.00 Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £21.00

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CHRISTMAS MARKETS OF TOUR PORTSMOUTH’S VICTORIAN TOUR NORTH WALES TOUR AACHEN & VALKENBURG PRICE FESTIVAL OF CHRISTMAS PRICE TURKEY & TINSEL PRICE Aachen is a delightful Christmas market, famous for its Transport yourself on a journey through time to Known as the Pearl of Northwest Wales, Criccieth is an gingerbread delicacies and has a family atmosphere £275 experience a day out, Victorian-style, at the annual £165 unspoilt seaside town with unrivalled views, beautifully £215 running through the heart of the event. Valkenburg is a Victorian Festival of Christmas at Portsmouth Historic situated along the coast at the edge of Snowdonia 4 DAYS quaint medieval town which comes alive with festive Dockyard, where snow is guaranteed. 3 DAYS National Park. 4 DAYS cheer, with Christmas markets held in both the centre YOUR HOTEL Chichester Park Hotel, Chichester YOUR HOTEL Lion Hotel, Criccieth of town, and the caves. We are delighted to return to this modern 3* hotel ideally This 3* hotel dominates Criccieth’s pleasant village green, and YOUR HOTEL Hotel Walram, Valkenburg located close to the centre of the city. All rooms are en suite, with TV, commands excellent views of Cardigan Bay. Each of its comfortable This 3* family run hotel offers a warm welcome to all, idyllically hairdryer and tea & coffee-making facilities. The hotel’s leisure facilities rooms are en-suite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee situated along the River Geul in the centre of this beautiful town, just a include an indoor pool, sauna and spa bath and the restaurant offers facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The elegant restaurant serves short walk from cafes and shops. Each en-suite room is equipped with an excellent menu. a freshly-prepared menu, complemented by an extensive wine list. TV, and hairdryer. There is a lift serving all floors, and the cosy bar offers Entertainment is provided each evening. the perfect area to relax. The restaurant serves a delicious menu and ITINERARY buffet breakfast. Leisure facilities include an indoor heated pool and ITINERARY sauna. FRIDAY We leave our home area and journey east, stopping in Dorchester for coffee and a chance to browse the shops. We then FRIDAY (Christmas Eve) We leave our home area and travel ITINERARY our hotel with time to relax before our evening meal, continue across the New Forest, where ponies and cattle freely graze over the border into Wales, stopping for coffee en route. We the land and wild deer can often be seen, to Lyndhurst, named the after which you may like to wander into the heart then continue to the pretty Welsh town of Builth Wells for lunch, FRIDAY After an early departure we make our way to “Capital of the New Forest” by William the Conqueror 1079. A before completing our journey to our hotel, arriving with time to of the old town to watch the wonderful Christmas picturesque, bustling, small town, you will have plenty of time to have Dover, with a comfort stop en route, for the ferry crossing settle in before dinner and an evening of light entertainment. Fairytale Parade (from 7.30pm) with dance troops, lunch, enjoy its quaint gift shops, and thatched cottages. We complete to Calais. We then continue our journey to our hotel in our journey to our hotel, with time to settle in and maybe make use of SATURDAY (Christmas Day) This morning is free for you to Valkenburg, arriving with time to freshen up before dinner. illuminated floats, handmade costumes as the local the leisure facilities before dinner. spend as you please in Criccieth. You may like to visit the castle children parade through the streets to lively music and SATURDAY This morning we head to the nearby town SATURDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make the short journey and take in its splendid views, or perhaps you’d prefer to stroll light displays. into Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard giving you the whole day to enjoy around the town and browse the shops. After an early lunch, we of Aachen, historically the location where more than 30 all the events and attractions of the Christmas festival. Your ticket will SUNDAY Today, you have the whole day to explore enjoy a gentle drive through the heart of Snowdonia National Holy Emperors have been crowned King of Germany. include entry to HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860, National Museum of Park to the pretty village of Betws-y-Coed, with its wonderful The Christmas market, considered to be one of the very Valkenburg, with its cobbled streets lined with cafes the Royal Navy, Action Stations and Harbour Tours. There will also be gift shops and tearooms. We return to our hotel in time for a and shops. Santa’s Village, located in the heart of a large Christmas Market, Fagin’s Real Ale Tavern, a traditional Father best in Germany, takes place in the heart of the town, in Christmas (dressed in green) and a wonderland of Victorian characters visit from You Know Who! A festive dinner will then be served front of the majestic cathedral and Town Hall. The town the old town, with authentic chalets and nostalgic and entertainment., You can also visit Gunwharf Quay, a modern before a party night. comes alive with beautiful fairy lights, festive aromas attractions, together with a magical Velvet Cave and waterfront shopping, eating and entertainment centre, the Mary Rose SUNDAY (New Year’s Eve) After a leisurely breakfast, Municipal Caves which both house Christmas market tudor ship or Spinnaker Tower, (extra charge) which rises 170m and join us as we drive through the scenic Llanberis Pass to and seasonal cheer, as an array of wonderfully decorated offers wonderful views across to the Isle of Wight (weather permitting). wooden chalets offer a wide range of handcrafted gifts, stalls, adorned with sparkling lights and festive cheer. Caernarfon for lunch, before crossing the bridge to Anglesey You may also like to visit the sand sculpture cave, just SUNDAY We leave our hotel and make our way to the tranquil and James Pringle Weaver’s Woollen Mill and gift shop at stocking fillers and tasty treats, together with warming market town of Winchester. As well as many of High Street shops thee Llanfairpwllgwngllgogerychyrndrobwillantysiliogogogch. We food and steaming mugs of Gluhwein. We later return to a short walk from the hotel, with beautifully sculptured is also a Christmas Market, recognised as one of the best in Europe return to our hotel with time to relax before our final evening themed characters which thread their way along the and inspired by the traditional German Christmas markets. The pretty wooden chalets are situated in the Cathedral’s historic Inner Close meal is followed by New Year celebrations, including live cave tunnels, illuminated by soft lights. surrounding an open-air real ice rink. Wonderful Christmas gifts, entertainment and dancing. MONDAY After breakfast we bid a find farewell and decorations and festive foods can be found in abundance and all the MONDAY Back to reality! We leave our hotel after breakfast exhibitors have been hand-picked for their interesting, high quality and make the journey back to Calais, with comfort stops on and begin our homeward journey to the West Country, with unique products many of which can’t be bought on the high street. stops for coffee and lunch en route. We reach our home area route, for the return ferry crossing to Dover. We then With time to shop and enjoy a warming lunch we later continue our early-evening, hoping you’ll have enjoyed your early Christmas! complete our homeward journey, reaching the West homeward journey, arriving early evening. Country mid-evening. PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 2 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast PRICE INCLUDES: n Ticket to Portsmouth’s Victorian Christmas Festival n Entertainment each evening n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n All coach travel n All coach travel n Return ferry crossings SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £30.00 SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £52.00 Entrance to The Mary Rose & Spinnaker Tower No single supplement Travel insurance £31.00 Travel insurance £16.00 Travel insurance £19.00

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LONGLEAT’S FESTIVAL OF TOUR LUDLOW MEDIEVAL TOUR GREAT YARMOUTH TURKEY TOUR TURKEY & TINSEL – TOUR LIGHT & SOUTHAMPTON’S PRICE CHRISTMAS FAYRE & PRICE & TINSEL & THURSFORD PRICE SCARBOROUGH INCLUDING PRICE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL £115 BATH CHRISTMAS MARKET £165 CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR £295 CASTLE HOWARD AT £285 Get into the swing of the festive season with a trip to Historical Christmas is brought to life in these times- Great Yarmouth is Norfolk’s premier seaside resort, with CHRISTMAS Longleat. Grab your woolly hat and enjoy the festive 2 DAYS 3 DAYS over 15 glorious miles of sandy beaches. Thursford 5 DAYS 5 DAYS gone-by themed markets. Ludlow medieval Christmas Britain’s original seaside resort, Scarborough has experience at Longleat this winter. Marvel at the amazing fayre, set in the stunning grounds of Ludlow Castle Christmas Spectacular is the largest Christmas Chinese lanterns and see your favourite Christmas production in England. A cast of choirs, orchestras, been welcoming visitors for over 360 years, and remains offers entertainment and gift stalls with knights, jesters a popular holiday destination today. The unspoilt characters come to life in the house itself – transformed and story-tellers, whilst Bath Christmas market is set pipers, military bands and professional dancers perform a show for the season into a veritable winter wonderland. depicting all aspects of the season, amid beautifully decorated northeast coastline is dotted with castle ruins and historic towns, all within its Georgian streets with a stunning backdrop of benefiting from their spectacular seascape backdrop. YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, Eastleigh the Roman baths and Abbey. Christmas scenery. An extremely popular event, so please book early! YOUR HOTEL Red Lea Hotel, Scarborough A modern 3* hotel. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, hairdryer, Wi-Fi YOUR HOTEL YOUR HOTEL New Beach Hotel, Great Yarmouth Penyard House Hotel, Ross-On-Wye A welcoming 3* hotel with a superb South Cliff location. All rooms are access and tea & coffee making facilities. A lift serves all floors. The A delightful 3* hotel set within 9 acres of beautiful garden, just a short Superbly situated opposite Great Yarmouth’s Britannia Pier. All rooms restaurant offers a freshly prepared menu, and leisure facilities include are ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee facilities. A ensuite, with TV, telephone and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to drive from Ross-On-Wye. Each comfortable en-suite room are equipped all floors. The restaurant offers a tempting choice menu of traditional an indoor swimming pool. with TV, telephone and tea & coffee making facilities. Although there is lift serves most floors. The restaurant offers an excellent choice menu, and entertainment is provided each evening. cuisine, and leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, sauna no lift in the main building, there are ground floor rooms in the newly and gym. Entertainment is provided on some evenings. ITINERARY adjoining annex. The restaurant serves a delicious freshly prepared menu and a hearty breakfast and there is a large lounge area ITINERARY SATURDAY We leave our home area, with a comfort ITINERARY to relax in. MONDAY We leave the West Country and make our way east to Great stop on route to Longleat. On arrival, join us if you wish Yarmouth and our hotel. With stops for coffee and lunch en route, we MONDAY We leave the West Country and make our way north to Scarborough. ITINERARY With stops for coffee and lunch en route, we reach our hotel with time to settle in for a coach tour through the safari park, as we drive past arrive in time for a sherry reception before dinner and our first evening before dinner. of music, dancing and entertainment. lions, cheetahs, giraffes, elephants and many more safari SATURDAY We leave the West Country and, with a comfort stop en TUESDAY (Christmas Eve) Today we make the journey to the beautiful city of animals along the way. You then have the remainder of route, make our way over the Prince of Wales bridge to Abergavenny TUESDAY (Christmas Eve) After a leisurely breakfast, the morning is York, known for its exquisite architecture, magnificent Minster, cobbled streets the day free to explore the many attractions at Longleat. with the historical market in the heart of the town. With time to have free for you to spend as you please in Great Yarmouth. As Norfolk’s and the quaint historic Shambles lanes. The festive St Nicholas Fayre will be in lunch and browse the shops, we complete our journey across the edge premier beach resort, there are over 15 miles of seafront to explore, full swing, as the city comes alive with Victorian costumed traders, carol singers The historic house itself is transformed into a magical of the Wye Valley to our hotel with time to settle in before dinner and as well as museums, a Sea Life Centre and cafés in which to enjoy and delicious smells of roasting chestnuts and hot chocolate laced with brandy. A range of market around the city offer good quality gifts, from hand-made crafts, winter wonderland, and if you’re looking for festive an evening at leisure. morning coffee. Depending on our allocation of tickets, we will either Christmas decorations and delicious sweet treats. We later return to our hotel, decorations, stocking filler gifts or tasty treats, look no SUNDAY This morning we travel a little further north to the grounds travel to Thursford for the afternoon performance of the Christmas with time to relax before dinner, followed by live entertainment. Spectacular and return to our hotel for dinner and entertainment, or further than the Christmas fayre. Grab your woolly hat of Ludlow Castle, the splendid setting for this wonderful medieval WEDNESDAY (Christmas Day) This morning is free for you to spend as you Christmas fayre. With over 100 stalls with lots of stocking fillers, enjoy an early dinner and travel to the evening performance of the please exploring Scarborough. In addition to a wealth of quaint seaside shops and experience the thrill of outdoor areas, gaze at the fabulous show – seen by over 90,000 people each year. Christmas gift ideas, sweet treats and hand-crafted goods, immerse and cafés, Scarborough boasts a picturesque harbour, superb parks and gardens, dazzling, giant musical , marvel at the traditional boating lakes and cliff-top walks. You may also like to visit the castle yourself in days-gone-by with knights, jesters and historical re- WEDNESDAY (Christmas Day) Join us this morning as we travel to the (and the mysterious Hairy Bob’s Cave at its foot!), the North Bay Miniature amazing Chinese lanterns and see colourful characters enactments all providing medieval entertainment throughout the day. city of Norwich with time to visit the cathedral, do a spot of Christmas Railway or the Sea Life Centre. After lunch join us if you wish for an excursion to come to life as dusk descends! Late-afternoon we travel You may also like to explore Ludlow itself and do a little festive retail shopping and have coffee. We return to our hotel, for a traditional Whitby with its fishing boats in the picturesque harbour. You may like to wander shopping and enjoy a cosy lunch in one of its cafes. Christmas lunch with all the trimmings and a visit from Santa. Dinner up to the cliffs where the ruins of the 13th century abbey dominate the skyline. to our hotel in time for dinner and an evening at leisure. this evening will be followed by a festive Christmas party! Tonight, we enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings, with a MONDAY After breakfast we leave our hotel and travel to the spa visit from Santa and another evening of entertainment. THURSDAY (Boxing Day) After breakfast, we enjoy a gentle drive to SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we leave our hotel city of Bath for its annual Christmas market. Held in the picturesque THURSDAY (Boxing Day) Today we travel south of the Yorkshire Moors to the and make the short journey to Southampton’s Christmas Georgian streets, there are over 200 chalet stalls, many from local Wroxham Barns, a collection of beautifully-restored 18th-century barns, magnificent stately home of Castle Howard & Gardens. The mansion house in Festival with over 40 alpine chalets which include suppliers, to explore with festive cheer at every corner in this great where you can browse the craft and gift shops and enjoy watching the Howardian Hills was built in the 18th century and was restored following family atmosphere. You will find numerous ideas for that unique traditional craftsmen at work. We return to our hotel for a pre-dinner a devastating fire in 1940. During the festive season the house is beautifully traditional arts, crafts and gift stalls as well as authentic glass of punch, followed by a grand Boxing Day lunch. You may then designed with lavish themed decorations together with open fires, candlelight Christmas gift with ceramics, glassware, handcrafted goods, jewellery and live music evoking special memories of this magical time of year. We return to German market stalls and musical entertainment. and clothing plus much more besides. There is also a wonderful like to stroll along the seafront to work up an appetite for our final evening meal is followed by a fabulous fancy-dress party (optional!) our hotel time to relax before dinner. This evening’s farewell meal is followed by a selection of local caterers serving up delicious festive themed food final night of live entertainment. Southampton also has a modern, indoor shopping centre with prizes, dancing and entertainment. with numerous cafés & restaurants. We later complete and drink, as well as the usual high street shops close by. We leave FRIDAY After breakfast, we bid farewell to the sea and begin our homeward Bath late afternoon and complete our journey home, arriving FRIDAY Back to reality! We leave our hotel and begin our homeward journey. With stops for coffee and lunch en route, we reach the West Country our homeward journey, arriving early-evening. arly evening. journey. With comfort stops en route, we reach the West Country early/mid-evening. early-evening. PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 1 Night Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 2 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast PRICE INCLUDES: n Traditional Christmas Turkey Dinner on 1 evening n Entrance to Longleat Festival of Light n Admission to Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Entertainment most evenings including coach tour of Safari Park n All coach travel n Lunch on 2 days n n All coach travel n Thursford Christmas Spectacular ticket SUPPLEMENTS: Entrance to Castle Howard SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel Single supplement £28.00 Dressed for Christmas No single supplement (Max 5) Single supplement £17.00 Single supplement £30.00 Sea view supplement £20.00 per person n All coach travel Subsequent singles £56.00 Travel insurance £14.00 Travel insurance £16.00 Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £21.00

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THURSFORD CHRISTMAS TOUR GRASSINGTON DICKENSIAN TOUR SHROPSHIRE TOUR GERMAN CHRISTMAS TOUR SPECTACULAR PRICE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL PRICE TURKEY & TINSEL PRICE MARKETS – COLOGNE PRICE Thursford Christmas Spectacular is the largest Christmas £299 Join us for Grassington’s legendary Dickensian Festival £239 Shropshire is a beautiful county which shares a border £209 & DUSSELDORF £295 production in England. A cast of choirs, orchestras, and Christmas market at the most magical time of year. with Herefordshire to the south, and Wales to the west The city of Cologne boasts eight Christmas markets, the pipers, military bands and professional dancers perform Nestled in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, the with wonderful rural countryside scenery, bustling market 4 DAYS 4 DAYS 5 DAYS most popular of which are those in front of the city’s 4 DAYS a show depicting all aspects of the season, amid picturesque village of Grassington is transported back towns and charming black and white half-timber framed cathedral, in the beautifully star-lit Alter Markt, and beautifully decorated Christmas scenery. An extremely to the time of Charles Dickens, with shopkeepers, buildings. Join us for a fun packed Turkey & Tinsel. Rudolfplatz, which draws you into a Brothers Grimm popular event, so please book early! villagers & visitors dressed in Victorian costume with YOUR HOTEL Buckatree Hall Hotel, Telford fairytale. Dusseldorf is transformed into a magical winter’s YOUR HOTEL Mercure Hotel, Norwich festive celebrations and market stalls. A delightful 3* hotel nestled in the beautiful Shropshire countryside. All tale with themed Christmas markets dotted around the city. A superb 4* hotel located on the outskirts of the city of Norwich. All YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, Leeds-Bradford rooms are ensuite with TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. YOUR HOTEL Mercure Dusseldorf Sud, Dusseldorf rooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, hairdryer, Wi-Fi access and tea A modern 3* hotel where each bedroom is en-suite with TV, , hairdryer, The restaurant serves a deliciously tempting menu and the lounge bar A locally rated 4* hotel with modern comfort. All en-suite rooms are & coffee making facilities. There is no lift, but ground floor rooms are safe and tea & coffee making facilities. There is a lift to all floors and offers a quiet place to relax and retreat. There is a lift to most floors. equipped with TV, safe, Wi-Fi access and hairdryer. There is a lift to all available. The restaurant serves a delicious home cooked menu and the restaurant serves a choice evening menu and generous breakfast. floors. The restaurant serves a delicious, fresh seasonal menu to suit all hearty breakfast. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool, gym and Leisure facilities include a fitness suite. ITINERARY tastes and a generous buffet breakfast. steam room. FRIDAY (Christmas Eve) We leave the West Country and, with a ITINERARY ITINERARY ITINERARY comfort stop en route, make our way to the historic riverside town FRIDAY We leave our home area and make our way north, with of Tewkesbury with time to have lunch and browse the shops. We FRIDAY After an early departure we make our way to Dover, with TUESDAY We leave the West Country and make our way to Stratford- stops for coffee and lunch on route. We complete our journey complete our journey to our hotel where afternoon tea and mince pies upon-Avon, with a stop for coffee en route. With time to browse the a comfort stop en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We then into Yorkshire, and to our hotel, with time to settle in before will be served whilst your luggage is delivered to your room. Evening continue our journey to our hotel south of Dusseldorf arriving with shops and enjoy lunch, we then continue our journey to Norwich and dinner. dinner tonight will be followed by in house light entertainment. time to freshen up before dinner. our hotel, arriving with time to settle in before dinner. SATURDAY This morning we travel north to the unspoilt SATURDAY (Christmas Day) This morning we travel over the border SATURDAY Join us today as we travel to the centre of Dusseldorf, WEDNESDAY This morning we make our way to Bury St Edmunds, into Herefordshire to the market town of Leominster, the heart of the where visitors are showered with a magical festive atmosphere in a beautiful and busy market town, with plenty of time to visit the compact city of Ripon. The cathedral has over 1300 years of history, with medieval woodcarvings that inspired Lewis Caroll’s area known as the “Black & White Villages” with time to browse the seven locations. The aromas of mulled wine and hot chocolate fill the cathedral, browse the shops and enjoy a leisurely lunch. We later many antique and independent shops, and enjoy coffee. We then air, and hot snacks and sweet treats are available at a variety of food continue our tour to the delightful city of Ely, a small yet pretty Alice in Wonderland story. The traditional market square is surrounded by quaint medieval streets and Georgian buildings, travel to Ludlow for lunch and time to explore this historic town, with and drink stalls. The Engelchenmarkt square is adorned with cherubs place, full of charm and home to one of England’s most magnificent its medieval castle and 500 listed buildings. We return to our hotel and angelic figures, and Marktplatz shimmers under fairylight with cathedrals. filled with fascinating shops and tearooms. After lunch we traditional craftsmen and nostalgic attractions to entertain all visitors. continue to Harrogate, a Victorian Spa town, which hosts a where you can relax before our Christmas Day dinner and a visit from THURSDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to the centre Santa followed by musical entertainment . Flinger Strasse is a bustling area full of traditional wooden chalets of Norwich. Here you may like to visit the splendid Norman cathedral, bustling high street, parklands, elegant architecture, the cobbled modelled on Dusseldorf’s old townhouses and Schadowplatz becomes or the castle, once of the city’s most famous landmarks, built by the Montpellier Quarter with galleries and antique shops, and the SUNDAY (New Year’s Eve) After a leisurely breakfast we visit a village in wintry white, with a Scandanavian feel and stylish stalls Normans as a royal palace over 900 years ago. Now a museum and famous Betty’s Café Tea Rooms with over 100 years of history. Shrewsbury, with plenty of time to explore this beautiful market town. offering quality gifts. art gallery, it is home to some outstanding collections of fine art, located on the meandering banks of the River Severn and said to be SUNDAY After breakfast, we travel to the centre of Cologne, with the SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way across the one of England’s finest medieval towns with over 600 listed buildings, archaeology and natural history items. There are many shops to browse Yorkshire Dales to the charming village of Grassington to enjoy whole day free for you to explore the many Christmas markets and all and an array of cafes to enjoy lunch. Depending on our allocation of cobbled streets and picturesque squares, You may like to, stroll into the city has to offer. The stunning market located in front of Cologne’s the annual Dickensian Festival & Christmas Market. Experience Quarry Park and see its floral masterpiece, the “Dingle”, designed tickets, we will either travel to Thursford for the afternoon performance Victorian costumed villagers wandering through the market stalls famous twin-towered cathedral is home to Germany’s largest and return to the hotel for dinner, or enjoy an early dinner and travel by one of its famous gardening residents, the late Percy Thrower. Christmas tree. More than 160 wooden chalets, filled with handcrafted bringing Charles Dicken’s characters to life. The village comes The medieval narrow streets are filled with independent shops and decorations, toys, sweet treats and gifts, are all beautifully laid out to the evening performance of the Christmas Spectacular – a fabulous alive with festive music with buskers and bands and Victorian show seen by over 90,000 people each year cafes. Tonight we are treated to a New Year’s Eve gala dinner and live under a net of starlight. The Altermarkt market is located at the heart street entertainers. The Christmas market offers a variety of gift musical entertainment to dance the night away of the old town in front of the town hall. The medieval gatehouse FRIDAY Today we leave our hotel and make our way to Royal ideas, sweet treats and warm mulled wine. We return to our provides a backdrop for Rudolfplatz market and takes you to a world Windsor, where there will be ample time to explore the historic town. hotel with a stop in the market town of Skipton where scenes MONDAY Sadly we leave our hotel after breakfast and begin our of Brothers Grimm fairytales and festive illuminations. The harbour You may like to visit the castle – the oldest and largest occupied from the film Calendar Girls were shot with time to browse enjoy journey south, stopping in the historic city of Worcester, with time market is situated along the Rhine, with elegant white marquees castle in the world, and the official residence of Her Majesty the afternoon tea. if you wish to visit the Porcelain Museum (with the world’s largest dressed like ship sails, filled with high quality art and crafts. Although Queen. Or perhaps you’d prefer to take a bus trip around Windsor and collection of Worcester Porcelain) or the fine Cathedral, which within walking distance, there is a land train (extra charge) that runs Eton, complete with fascinating guided commentary. There are also MONDAY Sadly we leave our hotel after breakfast and begin overlooks the River Severn, where you will find the tomb of King John. from market to market, so you can shop till you drop in comfort! many lovely shops, and restaurants in which to enjoy lunch. We later our homeward journey, with comfort and lunch stops on route. And have lunch. We later complete our journey back to the West We complete our journey back to the West Country arriving MONDAY After breakfast we leave our hotel and journey back to continue our homeward journey, and with a stop for tea en route, we Country, arriving early-evening. Calais, with comfort stops en route, for the return ferry crossing to reach the West Country early-evening. early evening. Dover. We then complete our homeward journey, reaching the West PRICE INCLUDES: Country mid-evening. PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Tea & mince pies on arrival PRICE INCLUDES: n Thursford Christmas Spectacular Ticket n All coach travel n Entertainment each evening n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n All coach travel n All coach travel n Ferry crossings SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: n Single supplement £60.00 Single supplement £90.00 Single supplement £45.00 All coach travel Single supplement £60.00 Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £31.00

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LONGLEAT’S FESTIVAL TOUR BLENHEIM PALACE AT TOUR GREAT YARMOUTH TURKEY TOUR MYSTERY TURKEY & TINSEL TOUR OF LIGHT & WINCHESTER PRICE CHRISTMAS & ILLUMINATED PRICE & TINSEL & THURSFORD PRICE A Mystery tour and a Turkey & Tinsel… if you enjoy PRICE CHRISTMAS MARKET LIGHT TRAIL CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR both, please join us and have some fun! £115 £129 £295 YOUR HOTEL £275 Get into the swing of the festive season with a trip to Join us as we visit Blenheim Palace for a very special Great Yarmouth is Norfolk’s premier seaside resort, Mystery Hotel, ?????????? A lovely 3* hotel, located in the heart of our chosen Longleat. Grab your woolly hat and enjoy the festive 2 DAYS event, with the Palace beautifully decorated for 2 DAYS with over 15 glorious miles of sandy beaches. Thursford 5 DAYS 5 DAYS experience at Longleat this winter. Marvel at the Christmas with a fairytale theme. The Great Hall is Christmas Spectacular is the largest Christmas production location, within walking distance of all amenities. All spectacular Chinese lanterns and see your favourite adorned with grand Christmas trees bedecked with in England. A cast of choirs, orchestras, pipers, military rooms are en-suite, with TV, telephone and tea & coffee Christmas characters come to life in the house itself – candles, baubles and lanterns in traditional colours. bands and professional dancers perform a show facilities. There is a lift to all floors and the hotel’s transformed for the season into a veritable winter wonderland. The grand dining table is set for a Christmas feast, and depicting all aspects of the season, amid beautifully decorated restaurant serves a traditional menu. There will also be the fireplaces in the state rooms and the library – each beautifully fes- Christmas scenery. An extremely popular event, so please book early! nightly festive entertainment. YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, Eastleigh tooned by floral specialists – offer a glowing welcome. In addition, the A modern 3* hotel. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, hairdryer, Wi-Fi YOUR HOTEL New Beach Hotel, Great Yarmouth formal gardens will be lit up for a festive after-dark colourful illuminat- ITINERARY access and tea & coffee making facilities. A lift serves all floors. The Superbly situated opposite Great Yarmouth’s Britannia Pier. All rooms ed spectacular light trail. restaurant offers a freshly prepared menu, and leisure facilities include are ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee facilities. A MONDAY (Christmas Eve) We leave our home area and an indoor swimming pool. YOUR HOTEL Jurys Inn Hotel, Swindon lift serves most floors. The restaurant offers an excellent choice menu, A delightful 4* hotel. Each of the comfortable en-suite bedrooms and entertainment is provided each evening. make our way north – or south, or east, or west! With have TV, Wi-Fi and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors. stops for coffee and lunch en route to our hotel, we arrive ITINERARY The restaurant offers delicious traditional evening menu and a hearty ITINERARY to tea coffee & mince pies, and time to settle in and relax breakfast. before dinner and evening entertainment. SATURDAY We leave our home area, with a comfort stop on MONDAY We leave the West Country and make our way east to Great route to Longleat. On arrival, join us if you wish for a coach tour ITINERARY Yarmouth and our hotel. With stops for coffee and lunch en route, we TUESDAY (Christmas Day) Join us today for a little more through the safari park, as we drive past lions, cheetahs, giraffes, arrive in time for a sherry reception before dinner and our first evening of elephants and many more safari animals along the way. You then mystery. There will once again be stops for coffee and an SATURDAY We leave our home area and make our way music, dancing and entertainment. unhurried lunch en route, plus time to explore and shop, have the remainder of the day free to explore the many attractions to Oxford for its annual Christmas Market. The majestic TUESDAY (Christmas Eve) After a leisurely breakfast, the morning is free at Longleat. The historic house itself is transformed into a magical for you to spend as you please in Great Yarmouth. As Norfolk’s premier wherever we may be! We later return to our hotel with University city is brought to life with all the seasonal cheer time to relax before a traditional Christmas dinner with all winter wonderland, and if you’re looking for festive decorations, this time of year brings, with wooden chalets lining historic beach resort, there are over 15 miles of seafront to explore, as well as stocking filler gifts or tasty treats, look no further than the museums, a Sea Life Centre and cafés in which to enjoy morning coffee. the trimmings, followed by more entertainment. Christmas Fayre. Grab your woolly hat and experience the thrill Broad Street, filled with unusual gift ideas, stocking fillers, Depending on our allocation of tickets, we will either travel to Thursford of outdoor areas, gaze at the dazzling, giant musical Christmas colourful decorations and enticing aromas of cinnamon and for the afternoon performance of the Christmas Spectacular and return to WEDNESDAY (Boxing Day) The morning is free to spend tree, marvel at the amazing Chinese lanterns and see colourful mulled wine. With plenty of time to browse the usual high our hotel for dinner and entertainment, or enjoy an early dinner and travel as you please in our chosen town, and with a central characters come to life as dusk descends! Late-afternoon we travel street shops too, we re-join the coach and travel to our to the evening performance of the fabulous show – seen by over 90,000 location, you can spend as little or as much time as people each year. to our hotel in time for dinner and an evening at leisure. hotel with time to freshen up before dinner. you wish exploring, maybe catch up on your Christmas WEDNESDAY (Christmas Day) Join us this morning as we travel to the shopping and enjoy a leisurely warm lunch on one of the SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we leave our hotel and make SUNDAY After an unhurried breakfast, we travel to city of Norwich with time to visit the cathedral, do a spot of Christmas the short journey to Winchester. Recognised as one of the best in Bourton-On-The-Water situated in the heart of the shopping and have coffee. We return to our hotel, for a traditional many restaurants. Join us in the hotel this afternoon for tea Europe, and inspired by traditional German Christmas Markets, Cotswolds to browse the shops and enjoy a warming Christmas lunch with all the trimmings and a visit from Santa. Dinner this and a Boxing Day quiz. Dinner this evening will be once the pretty wooden chalets are situated in the Cathedral’s historic lunch. We later make our way to Blenheim Palace which evening will be followed by a festive Christmas party! again followed by festive entertainment. Close surrounding an open-air real ice rink. Here you will find an has been magically transformed into a fairytale-themed THURSDAY (Boxing Day) After breakfast, we enjoy a gentle drive to abundance of wonderful Christmas gifts, decorations as well as THURSDAY (New Year’s Eve) Another day of mystery setting with beautifully decorated fireplaces festooned with Wroxham Barns, a collection of beautifully-restored 18th-century barns, as we join the coach and make our way to explore many festive food and drink. All the exhibitors are hand-picked for winter greenery and exquisite state rooms twinkling under where you can browse the craft and gift shops and enjoy watching their interesting, high quality and unique products, many of which traditional craftsmen at work. We return to our hotel for a pre-dinner glass somewhere not visited this week. We return with time can’t be bought on the high street. At the far end of the British a star of fairy lights, with elegant Christmas trees around of punch, followed by a grand Boxing Day lunch. You may then like to stroll to relax and prepare for our final dinner and evening of Crafts Village is an enchanting nativity scene – providing an ideal every corner. As the night draws in, enjoy a stroll through along the seafront to work up an appetite for our final evening meal is entertainment to see in the “New Year’ the formal gardens, spectacularly illuminated in an array followed by a fabulous fancy-dress party (optional!) with prizes, dancing opportunity to share the Christmas story amongst your party and and entertainment. take a photograph for Christmas. There are also many of the usual of colourful lights, carpets of dancing flames and glittering FRIDAY After a leisurely breakfast we leave our hotel high street shops and restaurants to enjoy coffee and a warming woodlands in vibrant Christmas colours stretching into the FRIDAY Back to reality! We leave our hotel and begin our homeward and make our way back to our home area. Stopping for lunch, and the cathedral to visit. We later complete our homeward night sky. We complete our homeward journey, reaching journey. With comfort stops en route, we reach the West Country coffee and lunch en route, we reach the West Country early-evening. journey, arriving early-evening. our home area mid-late evening. early-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 1 Night Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 1 Night Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Lunch on 2 days n Entrance to Longleat Festival of Light including n Entrance to Blenheim Palace decorated n Tea and coffee with mince pies on arrival n Thursford Christmas Spectacular Ticket coach tour of the Safari Park for Christmas & the Christmas Light Trail n All coach travel n n All coach travel n All coach travel All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £28.00 SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £17.00 Single supplement £20.00 Sea view supplement £20.00 per person Single supplement £40.00 Travel insurance £14.00 Travel insurance £14.00 Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £21.00

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TURKEY & TINSEL, TOUR TURKEY & TINSEL, TOUR CHRISTMAS AT WINDSOR TOUR TURKEY & TINSEL ON THE TOUR LITTLECOTE HOUSE, PRICE FOLKESTONE AND PRICE CASTLE & WINTER GLOW PRICE ENGLISH RIVIERA & THE PRICE BERKSHIRE £345 BRUGES & CANTERBURY £195 AT RHS WISLEY £219 CHRISTMAS TRAIN OF LIGHTS £235 On a Warner holiday, you will understand what it means CHRISTMAS MARKETS Windsor Castle, one of the Queen’s favourite residences, The English Riviera is a 22-mile stretch of outstanding to be spoilt for choice; excellent accommodation, is exquisitely dressed for Christmas. The State south Devon coastline, renowned for its award-winning 5 DAYS Join us for a tour which combines a Turkey & Tinsel 5 DAYS 3 DAYS 4 DAYS delicious food, great things to do and fantastic Apartments are adorned with beautiful decorations beaches, rocky coves, pretty villages and mild climate. break with great entertainment and a day excursion entertainment each evening. Littlecote House is a and a majestic Christmas fir tree stands tall in St Dartmouth Steam Railway showcases perhaps one of (via Eurotunnel) to Bruges Christmas market, with an Grade I-listed Tudor property steeped in history on George’s Hall. Be dazzled by giant botanical light the most spectacular train rides you’ll ever experience, enchanting Christmas market and brightly-coloured buildings the Cotswolds border. installations and see RHS Wisley’s trees all aglow this winter. draped in festive colour, twinkling out into the dusky landscape. bedecked for Christmas. Don’t forget your passport! YOUR HOTEL Littlecote House, Hungerford YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, High Wycombe YOUR HOTEL Queens Hotel, Paignton YOUR HOTEL Grand Burstin Hotel, Folkestone The history of this 16th Century 4* hotel is packed with drama. Henry A modern 3* hotel. Each en-suite bedroom is comfortably furnished A modern, family-run 3* hotel just a few minutes’ walk from the Join us for a tour which combines a Turkey & Tinsel break with VIII wooed Jane Seymour here, and Charles II and William of Orange with TV, hairdryer, telephone, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making seafront. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, hairdryer, and tea & coffee great entertainment and a day excursion (via Eurotunnel) to Bruges wined and dined here. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, hairdryer and facilities. The restaurant serves a choice evening menu and facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant offers traditional Christmas market, with an enchanting Christmas market and brightly- tea & coffee-making facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The excellent generous breakfast. cuisine and a hearty cooked breakfast, and leisure facilities include coloured buildings bedecked for Christmas. Don’t forget your passport! leisure facilities include an indoor pool, sauna, gym, library and gift an indoor pool and games room. Fabulous cabaret entertainment is shops. Sports activities include archery, croquet, tennis and fencing, and ITINERARY provided each evening. ITINERARY top-class entertainment is provided each evening. TUESDAY We leave our home area and make our way, with a MONDAY (Christmas Eve) We leave our home area and make our way comfort stop on route, to Oxford for its annual Christmas market. ITINERARY ITINERARY east, stopping for coffee & lunch en route to our hotel. Time to settle in The majestic University city is brought to life with all the seasonal FRIDAY (Christmas Eve) We leave our home area and make our way to and maybe make use of the hotel leisure facilities before dinner and live cheer this time of year brings, with wooden chalets lining historic Teignmouth – a real hidden gem on Devon’s southern coast, with a Georgian MONDAY (Christmas Eve) - We begin our journey, stopping for coffee en route entertainment. to the delightful town of Bradford-on-Avon for lunch. With time to browse the Broad Street, filled with unusual gift ideas, stocking fillers, colourful crescent & long promenade. The town is both a historic port and a classic holiday resort, with a Victorian pier. With time to enjoy lunch, we make the quaint shops, we then complete our journey to Littlecote, with time to settle in TUESDAY (Christmas Day) After a leisurely breakfast we travel on to the decorations and enticing aromas of cinnamon and mulled wine. With short journey to our hotel, where a hot drink & festive shortbread is served before our first evening meal and live entertainment. historic city of Rochester, where you will find a wonderful blend of ancient plenty of time to explore the Christmas market, and also browse the & modern, dominated by its fine Norman Castle, and cathedral. There whilst your luggage is taken to your room. With time to settle in, we enjoy shops for more Christmas shopping opportunities, we later make our dinner and our first evening of live entertainment. TUESDAY (Christmas Day) - The morning is free for you to continue to enjoy the is also a wide selection of speciality shops and lovely places to enjoy a facilities of our resort… Look out as Santa may be out and about! Join us if you way to our hotel, arriving in time to settle in before dinner, and an leisurely warming lunch. We return to Folkestone via the coast Road. evening at leisure. SATURDAY (Christmas Day) After a leisurely breakfast and maybe a visit from wish for an afternoon excursion to the nearby market town of Marlborough, with Santa, we make our way to the market town of Tavistock, with time to enjoy its broad high street lined with colonnaded Georgian shops and tearooms. This WEDNESDAY (Boxing Day) After an early breakfast, for those who wish, WEDNESDAY Join us today as we make our way to the town lunch and explore. Today is market day, with stalls offering a wide variety of evening a traditional Christmas Dinner will be served and followed once again by we travel via the Eurotunnel to Calais, and into Belgium where you’ll products, from antiques to handcrafted gifts. We continue to Buckfast Abbey, festive entertainment. of Royal Windsor to visit the iconic Windsor Castle, dressed for have plenty of time to explore the enchanting Christmas market located Christmas. The world’s oldest and largest inhabited castle, wander founded as a Benedictine monastery in 1018. The Abbey today is self-support- WEDNESDAY (Boxing Day) - Join us for a full day’s excursion to the historic in the market square. where stalls packed with handmade decorations, ing, producing honey, vegetables and tonic wine. We return to Paignton where gifts and sweets surround an ice rink. There are smaller markets elsewhere through its State Room Apartments to admire the glittering city of Oxford, where you will have plenty of time to explore the wonderful City decorations, swathes of garlands lining the Grand Staircases, trees we board the illuminated steam train where your vintage carriage awaits, of Dreaming Spires. You may like to visit one of the many historic buildings, in the city and plenty of shops to browse, many selling lace, chocolates for a return journey, decorated with thousands of lights, both inside and out. and crafts, and numerous cafés to enjoy coffee or a leisurely lunch. Late and twinkling lights and the 20ft fir tree from Windsor’s Great Park, The train takes us to Churston Station where the show begins, after which colleges, museums or art galleries, or simply browse the extensive shopping area forming the regal centre piece of the castle’s festive display in St for Christmas gifts. before enjoying a leisurely lunch. Time to relax before evening afternoon we return to Folkestone, again via the Eurotunnel in time for we travel through the 450 metre Greenway tunnel into the show stopping dinner and top-class Boxing Day entertainment. a traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings followed by more George’s Hall. We re-join the coach and travel the short distance enchanted forest, followed by the twinkling lights of Dartmouth. Back at our excellent entertainment. If you do not wish to travel to Bruges, the day is to RHS Garden Wisley to experience the enchanting illuminated hotel we enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings followed THURSDAY (New Year’s Eve) - After a leisurely breakfast, we make our way to free to spend as you please in Folkestone, or maybe catch a bus to one of display of colourful light installations throughout the gardens and the by entertainment. the tranquil market town of Winchester –capital of the Wessex kingdom of Alfred the nearby resorts. spectacular iconic Laboratory all lit up in a festive glow as you wander SUNDAY (New Year’s Eve) Join us this morning as we travel to the picturesque the Great. There are many interesting sights, including the cathedral and the Great through the pathways and step inside the enchanted Botanical Hall, which is home to King Arthur’s round table. With time to enjoy a leisurely THURSDAY (New Year’s Eve) This morning we visit the medieval resort of Dartmouth with time to stroll along the quay, browse the independent lunch and browse the shops, we return to our hotel with time to relax or continue cathedral city of Canterbury with its traditional Yuletide Christmas Market Greenhouse. shops and galleries for that different Christmas gift and have coffee. We return to make use of the activities and facilities before a real treat as we enjoy an in located at the centre. Pick up traditional festive gifts like hand crafted toys, to Paignton with the afternoon free for you to spend as you please. You may THURSDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we travel to Salisbury. like to take a swim in the hotel pool or stroll along the pier to work up an house followed by a New Year’s Eve Celebration Dinner, party night and Christmas ornaments. The food has a German slant with Bratwurst, Beautiful at any time of year, but truly sparkles at Christmas as the and the Countdown to Midnight. appetite for our sumptuous New Year’s Eve Gala dinner where you can dress to gingerbread, roasted almonds and much more. The cathedral is also well majestic cathedral provides the perfect backdrop to the Christmas impress, followed by a final night of entertainment. FRIDAY This morning we leave our hotel and travel to Bath, one of the country’s worth a visit. We return to our hotel for a Gala Hogmanay Buffet Dinner market with its rows of decorated wooden chalets selling unusual gift followed by our final evening’s entertainment. MONDAY We leave our hotel after breakfast and make our way along the most beautiful cities. You may like to visit the Royal Crescent, or the Roman ideas and stocking fillers, together with many different tasty treats coast to Torquay, with time to maybe do a spot of Christmas shopping in Baths in the heart of the World Heritage Site. Or, celebrating Bath’s most famous FRIDAY Back to reality! This morning we leave our hotel and begin our and warming seasonal drinks as the festive aromas fill the city air. We the modern shopping precinct and enjoy a warming lunch. We complete our resident, the Jane Austen Centre offers a snapshot of life during Regency times. homeward journey back to the West Country, with comfort stops en route, leave mid-afternoon, completing our homeward journey and reaching journey back to our home area arriving late afternoon. There are also some wonderful shops and numerous restaurants and cafés in arriving early/mid-evening. our home area early-evening. which to enjoy lunch. We later continue our homeward journey, arriving early-evening. PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 2 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast PRICE INCLUDES: n Entertainment each evening n Return Eurotunnel crossing to Bruges n Admission to WIndsor Castle & State Rooms at Christmas n Tea, coffee & shortbread on arrival n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n All coach travel n Entrance to “Glow” at RHS Garden Wisley n Traditional Christmas Turkey Dinner on 1 evening n SUPPLEMENTS: All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel n Ticket for the Christmas Train of Lights No single supplement (max 4) No single supplement for 1st 3 singles SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: n Signature upgrade £20.00 Subsequent singles £60.00 Single supplement £50.00 (Max 5) All coach travel No single supplement (Max 7) Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £16.00 Travel insurance £19.00

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CHRISTMAS SHOPPING TOUR BLISTS HILL VICTORIAN TOUR LONGLEAT’S FESTIVAL OF TOUR WARNER TURKEY & TINSEL, TOUR WEEKEND IN CALAIS PRICE CHRISTMAS & CHELTENHAM PRICE LIGHT & SOUTHAMPTON’S PRICE CRICKET ST THOMAS PRICE Join us for an opportunity to enjoy a weekend of CHRISTMAS MARKET CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL Well known for the scenes of To The Manor Born and stocking up on food, drink and last-minute gifts £115 £109 £115 set in 160 acres of parkland, you are assured excellent £295 Get into the swing of the festive season with a trip to before the hustle and bustle of Christmas! Join us for a mixture of old and new Christmas accommodation, delicious food, great things to do and Longleat. Grab your woolly hat and enjoy the festive 2 DAYS traditions as we enjoy a truly traditional Victorian 2 DAYS 2 DAYS fantastic entertainment at this well established 5 DAYS YOUR HOTEL Ibis Hotel, Calais experience at Longleat this winter. Marvel at the amazing Christmas at Blists Hill Victorian Town and at Warner hotel. A contemporary hotel situated next to the large Cheltenham for the traditional Christmas market. Chinese lanterns and see your favourite Christmas shopping complex of Cité Europe and some of Calais’ attractions. All characters come to life in the house itself – transformed YOUR HOTEL Cricket St Thomas, Near Chard YOUR HOTEL Buckatree Hall Hotel, Telford rooms are tastefully furnished and ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer for the season into a veritable winter wonderland. A beautiful country hotel. All rooms are en-suite with TV, hairdryer and &Wi-Fi access. The restaurant offers a generous buffet breakfast; there A delightful 3* hotel nestled in the beautiful Shropshire countryside. tea & coffee making facilities. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool, YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, Eastleigh is also a bar and lounge area in which to relax. Each comfortable en-suite bedroom is fully equipped with TV, beauty salon and the usual Warner activities. telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. There is a lift to A modern 3* hotel. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, hairdryer, Wi-Fi most floors. The restaurant serves a deliciously tempting menu and the access and tea & coffee making facilities. A lift serves all floors. The ITINERARY lounge bar offers a quiet place to relax and retreat. restaurant offers a freshly prepared menu, and leisure facilities include ITINERARY an indoor swimming pool. SATURDAY After an early departure we travel MONDAY (Christmas Eve) We leave the West Country this ITINERARY morning and make our way to Otter Nurseries with a garden ITINERARY to Folkestone, with a comfort stop en route, SATURDAY We leave the West Country and, with a comfort centre, gift shop and lovely restaurant. We continue to our to board the Eurotunnel for the 40-minute stop en route, travel to Cheltenham. Housed in gorgeous SATURDAY We leave our home area, with a comfort stop hotel with time to settle in before dinner, and top-class crossing to Calais. You’ll then have the reminder wooden chalets which create a sense of magic and wonder, on route to Longleat. On arrival, join us if you wish for a festive entertainment. Cheltenham’s Christmas Market is sure to get you into coach tour through the safari park, as we drive past lions, TUESDAY (Christmas Day) Join us this morning as we make of the day free to spend in Cité Europe – a the festive spirit, with many stalls selling a wide range of cheetahs, giraffes, elephants and many more safari animals a visit to Dorset’s county town of Dorchester with local and vast shopping mall with around 150 shops Christmas gifts, crafts, food and drink creating a unique along the way. You then have the remainder of the day free Christmas Market atmosphere. Enjoy a glass of mulled wine high street shops and cosy cafes to enjoy lunch. The market to choose from, full of Christmas gifts and to explore the many attractions at Longleat. The historic town is famous for being a backdrop to many Thomas and a bratwurst sausage while you wander and browse house itself is transformed into a magical winter wonderland, inspiration. There are numerous cafés and along the rows of stalls. There are also many of the usual Hardy novels and is home to some delightful and quirky and if you’re looking for festive decorations, stocking filler museums! We return to our hotel this afternoon with the restaurants in which to sample the local cuisine High Street shops and restaurants to enjoy a warming lunch. We later re-join the coach and make our through the gifts or tasty treats, look no further than the Christmas fayre. remainder of the day free to make use of the hotel facilities. and enjoy an evening meal, before retiring to Shropshire countryside to our hotel, where tea & mince pies Grab your woolly hat and experience the thrill of outdoor A traditional Turkey Christmas dinner is followed by more live our hotel for a restful night sleep. will be served. Time to settle in before a traditional Christmas areas, gaze at the dazzling, giant musical Christmas tree, entertainment. themed dinner with musical entertainment whilst you eat, marvel at the amazing Chinese lanterns and see colourful WEDNESDAY (Boxing Day) Join us if you wish for an SUNDAY We leave our hotel after a leisurely and an evening at leisure. characters come to life as dusk descends! Late-afternoon excursion to Bridport for market day. After lunch we return breakfast and return to Cité Europe, allowing SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we make our way to we travel to our hotel in time for dinner and an evening to the hotel with time to relax before dinner and tonight’s you the morning to complete your Christmas Blists Hill at Ironbridge, to visit the recreated Victorian town, at leisure. festive entertainment. specially decorated for a traditional Victorian Christmas ex- shopping, and stock up on your favourite SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we leave our hotel and THURSDAY (New Year’s Eve) Today we travel to picturesque perience. Wander through the historic streets, and experience make the short journey to Southampton’s Christmas Festival Sherborne, with unusual shops, antique treasure troves cafés the sights, sounds and aromas of a treasured bygone era. Christmas tipple. Early-afternoon we re-join with over 40 alpine chalets which include traditional arts, to enjoy lunch. Whilst here you may like to explore Sherborne You may like to do a shopping in the Victo- the coach for the return Eurotunnel crossing rian shops, all offering unique gift ideas, or discover the in- crafts and gift stalls as well as authentic German market Abbey, affectionately known as the cathedral of Dorset with back to Folkestone, before completing our teractive exhibitions, cottages and workshops to learn about stalls. There is also musical entertainment and its beautiful vaulted ceiling. A final afternoon at leisure at our homeward journey, reaching the West Country Victorian life and listen to carols sung by choirs with brass with his reindeer who lights up the winter sky. Southampton hotel before evening dinner and top festive entertainment. bands. There are plenty of restaurants and cafes to enjoy a also has a modern, indoor shopping centre with numerous FRIDAY We return to our home area with a stop in Clarks mid-evening. warming winter lunch. We leave late afternoon and make our cafés & restaurants. We later complete our homeward Village, Street, for lunch and time to maybe buy that last- way back to the West Country, arriving mid-evening. journey, arriving early-evening. minute Christmas gift. We complete our journey home, arriving very early evening. PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 1 Night Bed & Breakfast n 1 Night Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 1 Night Dinner, Bed & Breakfast PRICE INCLUDES: n Return Eurotunnel crossings n n Entrance to Longleat Festival of Light Entrance to Blists Hill Victorian Town n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n All coach travel n including coach tour of Safari Park All coach travel n All coach travel n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: No single supplement (max 4 only) Single supplement £23.00 Single supplement £15.00 Single supplement £17.00 Signature room upgrade £20.00 Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £14.00 Travel insurance £14.00 Travel insurance £21.00

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CHRISTMAS AT KEW & TOUR LONGLEAT’S FESTIVAL TOUR CHRISTMAS IN SWITZERLAND TOUR PRICE PRICE Christmas Market OXFORD CHRISTMAS MARKET OF LIGHT & WINCHESTER The Swiss Alps is a spectacular location for a truly PRICE in Montreux The stunning gardens at Kew are illuminated for the CHRISTMAS MARKET magical Christmas tour. With its wintry scenery and £129 £115 sparkling, snow-covered mountains, a warm welcome £ festive season, with a one-mile pathway that meanders Get into the swing of the festive season with a trip to 745 through the world-famous botanic gardens in a magical awaits in the hilltop village of Leysin, nestled high 2 DAYS Longleat. Grab your woolly hat and glide round the 2 DAYS above Lake Geneva. 8 DAYS after-dark experience with colourful seasonal cheer. outdoor ice rink; marvel at the amazing Chinese lanterns YOUR HOTEL YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, High Wycombe and see your favourite Christmas characters come to life Central-Residence Hotel, Leysin A modern 3* hotel. Each of the comfortable, rooms is ensuite, with TV, in the house itself – transformed for the season into a A delightful 3* hotel decorated in the scenic Swiss style. All bedrooms hairdryer, WiFi and tea & coffee facilities. There is no lift at the hotel, veritable winter wonderland. are ensuite, with TV & hairdryer, and some boast views across the valley. There is a lift to all floors. The traditionally decorated restaurant serves but ground floor rooms are available. The restaurant offers delicious YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, Eastleigh traditional evening menu and a hearty breakfast. locally sourced food and enjoys fabulous views across the valley floor A modern 3* hotel. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, hairdryer, Wi-Fi and mountains beyond. Leisure facilities include a large bar/lounge access and tea & coffee making facilities. A lift serves all floors. The area, indoor pool, sauna and gym. ITINERARY restaurant offers a freshly prepared menu, and leisure facilities include THURSDAY (Christmas Eve) Today we make our way to the an indoor swimming pool. shores of Lake Geneva and the cosmopolitan town of Montreux. TUESDAY We leave the West Country and, with a ITINERARY Each year, along the lake edge, over 150 stalls are decoratively comfort stop on route, we make our way to Royal ITINERARY MONDAY After an early departure we make our way to Dover, with laid out for the Montreux Noel Christmas market. Each stall Windsor with time to explore this delightful town with SATURDAY We leave our home area, with a comfort stop on a comfort stop en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We then is packed with gift ideas, handmade crafts, winter textiles and so much history. Whilst here you may like to take a sight route to Longleat. On arrival, join us if you wish for a coach tour continue to our overnight hotel in Laon, with time to freshen up sparkling decorations. Indulge in a hot drink while you wander, seeing bus tour around Windsor and Eton, visit the through the safari park, as we drive past lions, cheetahs, giraffes, before the evening meal. enjoying the festive atmosphere and musical entertainment. Why elephants and many more safari animals along the way. You then not pick up a last-minute gift for a loved one? castle, enjoy a boat trip along the Thames, or perhaps TUESDAY We today continue our journey through France and into have the remainder of the day free to explore the many attractions Switzerland. Travelling through some stunning mountain scenery, we FRIDAY (Christmas Day) Merry Christmas, everyone! We start the indulge in little Christmas shopping. We later make our at Longleat. The historic house itself is transformed into a magical reach our hotel in the hilltop village of Leysin with time to freshen up day with a hearty Swiss buffet breakfast, before relaxing, opening way to Kew Gardens for an early evening illuminated winter wonderland, and if you’re looking for festive decorations, presents, maybe speaking to family and friends and enjoying the stocking filler gifts or tasty treats, look no further than the Christmas before a welcome drink & evening dinner. trail. As twilight fails, the magic begins as you wander festivities of the day. Join us for a traditional Christmas turkey fayre. Grab your woolly hat and experience the thrill of outdoor WEDNESDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we journey across the lunch, after which you may like to take a stroll around the village beneath unique tree canopies drenched in festive light skating on real ice, gaze at the dazzling, giant musical to the charming town of Gruyeres, famous for its cheese – after all, Leysin is said to be the ‘oxygen of the Alps’! You and gaze into the glowing waterside reflections as tree, marvel at the amazing Chinese lanterns and see colourful production. The picture-postcard centre with its medieval buildings, may like to enjoy a cable car ride to the top of the surrounding characters come to life! Santa’s train is also a delight for the young cobbled pedestrian area and medieval water fountain has experienced clusters of fountains dance in an explosion of colour. We mountain for a full panoramic vistas across the village and beyond ones. Late-afternoon we travel to our hotel in time for dinner and an over 800 years of history. Gruyeres Castle towers majestically above re-join the coach and travel to our hotel, arriving in time or perhaps make use of the hotel’s leisure facilities before our evening at leisure. the town. It has been open to the public since 1938, and visitors are for dinner and an evening at leisure. buffet style evening meal. SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we leave our hotel and make welcome to explore the rooms, courtyards and gardens at leisure WEDNESDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we make the short journey to Winchester. Recognised as one of the best in (entry charge). Gruyeres is most famous for its mild cheese, locally SATURDAY (Boxing Day) Join us today as we visit the elegant our way to Oxford for its annual Christmas market. Europe, and inspired by traditional German Christmas Markets, produced since 1115. After lunch we return to our hotel, where you town of Gstaad. Full of charm and traditional Swiss style, it has The majestic University city is brought to life with the pretty wooden chalets are situated in the Cathedral’s historic may like to take the cable car from the village up into the mountains attracted both the nobility and the rich and famous over the years. Close surrounding an open-air real ice rink. Here you will find an and enjoy a coffee in the restaurant overlooking the valley and Nestled between two valleys of the Bernese Oberland, this chic all the seasonal cheer this time of year brings, with abundance of wonderful Christmas gifts, decorations as well as mountain range. town has a traffic-free pedestrian area, together with boutique wooden chalets lining historic Broad Street, filled with many festive food and drink. All the exhibitors are hand-picked for shops, galleries and cafés. unusual gift ideas, stocking fillers, colourful decorations their interesting, high quality and unique products, many of which can’t be bought on the high street. At the far end of the British Swiss resort of Gstaad SUNDAY Sadly we today leave our hotel and enjoy the scenic and enticing aromas of cinnamon and mulled wine. Crafts Village is an enchanting nativity scene – providing an ideal journey back into France, reaching our overnight hotel in Laon With plenty of time to explore the Christmas market opportunity to share the Christmas story amongst your party and with time to freshen up before the evening meal. and browse the shops for more Christmas shopping take a photograph for Christmas. There are also many of the usual MONDAY After breakfast, we continue the journey back to opportunities we make our way back to the West high street shops and restaurants to enjoy coffee and a warming Calais, with comfort stops en route, for the return ferry crossing lunch, and the cathedral to visit. We later complete our homeward Country, arriving early evening. to Dover. We then complete our homeward journey, arriving in the journey, arriving early-evening. West Country mid-evening.

PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: n 1 Night Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 1 Night Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 7 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Entrance to Kew Botanical Garden Seasonal Illuminations n Entrance to Longleat Festival of Light n Turkey lunch on Christmas Day including coach tour of Safari Park n All coach travel n All coach travel n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £17.00 Single supplement £40.00 for 1st 3 singles Single supplement £25.00 Santa Train Ride (please ask us for details of how to book) Subsequent singles £135.00 Travel insurance £14.00 Travel insurance £14.00 Travel insurance £39.00

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CHRISTMAS IN TOUR CHRISTMAS IN NORFOLK... TOUR FAIRYTALE GERMANY PRICE INCLUDING THURSFORD PRICE Join us for an enchanting Christmas tour to the scenic £745 CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR £595 region of Germany’s Harz Mountains where romantic Norfolk is one of England’s most picturesque counties, fairytales were created by the famous Brothers Grimm. 7 DAYS best known for its windmills and the Broads and offers 6 DAYS Celebrate Christmas festivities as we discover quaint a revitalizing getaway from the hustle and bustle of towns with steeped roofs and tiny windows, narrow busy Britain. Thursford Christmas Spectacular is one cobbled streets, dark forests and rushing streams. of the UK’s largest Christmas production shows, with a YOUR HOTEL Hotel Der Achterman, Goslar cast of choirs, orchestras, military bands and professional dance troops, A locally rated 4* hotel ideally located near the historic centre of Goslar. amid beautiful Christmas scenery – guaranteed to get your Christmas Each of the comfortably furnished en-suite bedrooms are equipped off to a festive start! with a TV. There is a lift to most floors. The restaurant serves a delicious YOUR HOTEL Mercure Hotel, Norwich evening menu and generous breakfast. Leisure facilities include a A superb 4* hotel located on the outskirts on the city of Norwich. All wellness spa, indoor pool and whirlpool. rooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, hairdryer, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making facilities. There is no lift at the hotel, but ground floor ITINERARY THURSDAY (Christmas Eve) – After a leisurely breakfast, we rooms are available. The restaurant serves a delicious home-cooked make the short journey to Wroxham Barns for a coffee stop. A TUESDAY After an early departure, we make our way to Dover, menu and hearty breakfast, and leisure facilities include a swimming opening presents and telephone loved ones, before we enjoy a pool, sauna, gym and steam room. beautiful collection of restored 18th century barns, here you can with comfort stops en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We then traditional Turkey Christmas lunch, served by our German hosts. browse the craft and gift shops, and maybe find that last minute continue to our overnight accommodation near Liege, arriving in time You may like to make use of the hotel’s leisure facilities this ITINERARY Christmas gift! We continue to Wroxham, the capital of the for the evening meal. afternoon or take a stroll into the historic centre of Goslar where Norfolk Broads, for a warming lunch and time to stroll around TUESDAY We leave the West Country and make our way to Norfolk, WEDNESDAY After breakfast, we continue our journey through you will find the Christmas market with illuminated forest trees this lovely village set alongside the River Bure. We later return stopping for coffee and lunch on route and arriving at our hotel Belgium into Germany, with regular comfort stops en route, to our and wooden chalet stalls with gifts and tempting treats and warm to our hotel with time to relax before dinner, followed by live with time to settle in relax before dinner, followed by seasonal hotel in Goslar. With time to settle in and freshen up before dinner mulled wine. This evening we enjoy a buffet dinner. entertainment and dancing until late! tonight. entertainment including Christmas Carols. SATURDAY (Boxing Day) Join us today as we visit the fairytale FRIDAY (Christmas Day) – Happy Christmas! The day is free WEDNESDAY This morning we make the short journey into THURSDAY (Christmas Eve) After a leisurely breakfast we make our town of Hamelin, with magnificent half-timbered buildings with to spend as you please. You may like to spend the morning the centre of Norwich. You may like to visit the splendid Norman way through Saxony to the historic University town of Gottingen. wood carvings and its old quarter with winding narrow lanes exchanging presents, attend a local church service or take a stroll cathedral, or the castle, one of the city’s most famous landmarks, built In the central market-place is famous statue of Ganseliesel (a girl and pretty shops. Follow the “rat trail” marked through the to work up an appetite for a traditional Christmas lunch with all by the Normans as a Royal Palace 900 years ago, now a museum carrying geese) in the water fountain. Behind this you will find the historic centre with references to the famous tale of the Pied the trimmings and a visit from Santa! This afternoon you make like and art gallery. Enjoy some last-minute Christmas shopping in the old town hall, built 700 years ago and nearby is the 15th century St Piper of Hamelin – a rat catcher who lured children away with his to watch the Queen’s Speech and enjoy afternoon tea with mince city centre and a warming lunch in one of its many cafes. Depending Jacob’s church with its unusual geometric interior pillars. With time to beguiling flute melodies. With time to browse the shops and enjoy pies, or make use of the hotel’s leisure facilities, before a delicious a warming lunch in one of the cafes, we return to Goslar for a on our allocation of tickets, we will either travel to Thursford for the explore the town and enjoy a relaxing lunch, we return to Goslar. Our hot and cold buffet evening dinner, followed by live entertainment. hosts start the festivities this evening with a cocktail reception and 4 rustic buffet dinner and guided walk through the old town. afternoon performance and return to the hotel for dinner, OR enjoy an SATURDAY (Boxing Day) – Join us, if you wish, as we travel course festive dinner followed by entertainment. SUNDAY Sadly it’s now time to say a fond farewell to our hosts early dinner and travel to the evening performance of the Christmas across to the Norfolk coast, and the popular seaside resort of FRIDAY (Christmas Day) Happy Christmas everyone! Today is free for as we begin our journey home, again with regular comfort stops, Spectacular – a fabulous show seen by over 90,000 people each year. Great Yarmouth. Here you may like to wander along one of you to enjoy a leisurely breakfast, and spend the day as you please, to our overnight accommodation near Liege, arriving in time for dinner. the two promenades and browse the shops. We return to our hotel for lunch at midday and an afternoon at leisure before a MONDAY We resume our homeward journey to Calais, for the drink’s reception tonight, followed by a gala dinner live musical return ferry crossing to Dover. We continue to the West Country, entertainment. arriving mid/late-evening. NEW SUNDAY It’s time to say goodbye to Norfolk as we begin our PRICE INCLUDES: homeward journey. Stopping for coffee and lunch on route, we reach our home area early evening. n 6 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast n Christmas Eve Cocktail Reception & Festive Dinner n Entertainment on 1 evening PRICE INCLUDES: n Traditional Turkey Christmas lunch n 5 Nights’ Dinner, Bed Breakfast n Rustic Buffet Boxing Day Dinner n Thursford Christmas Spectacular Ticket n Guided Walk of Goslar n All coach travel n Ferry crossings n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £108.00 Single supplement £125.00 Travel insurance £37.00 Travel insurance £23.00

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CHRISTMAS IN SCOTLAND TOUR CHRISTMAS IN YORK TOUR CHRISTMAS IN THE TOUR TWIXMAS ALONG THE TOUR Join us for a traditional Scottish Christmas full of festive PRICE York is a city of contrasts, renowned for its exquisite PRICE LAKE DISTRICT PRICE SOUTH COAST PRICE cheer and sparkle. Pitlochry is a delightful town architecture, tangle of quaint cobbled streets and iconic situated under the towering Ben Vrackie mountain £545 Minster. The city has retained so much of its medieval £555 An area renowned for its exceptional natural beauty, £545 If you are not sure what to do between Christmas and £185 at 2,760 feet and is well-known for its salmon ladder, structure that walking into its centre is like entering a the Lake District provides the ideal retreat from the the New Year, why not join us for this excellent value hustle and bustle of daily routine.. short break along the south coast, one of the UK’s most and lovely Victorian architecture. 5DAYS living museum. Where better to spend Christmas? 5 DAYS 5 DAYS 4 DAYS YOUR HOTEL popular holiday destinations. YOUR HOTEL YOUR HOTEL Queens Hotel, York Cumbria Grand Hotel, Fishers Hotel, Pitlochry YOUR HOTEL A warm welcome is assured at this friendly 3* hotel centrally located We are delighted to return to this 3* hotel, ideally Grange-over-Sands Chichester Park Hotel, Chichester in the Victorian town. All rooms are en-suite with TV, and tea & coffee situated on the banks of the river Ouse in the heart of the city centre. A delightful 3* hotel set within private wooded grounds and enjoying We are delighted to return to this modern 3* hotel ideally located close making facilities. The restaurant serves a delicious home cooked All rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee views of Morecambe Bay. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone and to the centre of the city. All rooms are en suite, with TV, hairdryer and menu using local ingredients and a hearty Scottish breakfast. Live facilities. There is a lift to all floors, and the restaurant offers delicious tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors, the hotel’s experienced tea & coffee-making facilities and the restaurant offers an excellent Entertainment is provided each evening. traditional food. Entertainment is provided each evening. in-house chef has developed an excellent and varied menu, and live menu. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool, sauna and spa bath and entertainment is provided each evening. entertainment is provided on 2 evenings. ITINERARY ITINERARY ITINERARY ITINERARY WEDNESDAY We leave the West Country and make our way WEDNESDAY We leave the West Country and make our way north, WEDNESDAY We leave our home area and make our way north, SUNDAY We leave our home area and with a comfort stop en route, north, stopping for coffee and lunch on route and arriving at our stopping for coffee and lunch en route, and reaching our hotel with hotel with time to settle in before dinner and our first night of live with coffee and lunch stops on route to our hotel with time to settle make our way to the market town of Winchester, the capital of the time to settle in and freshen up before dinner and our first evening’s in. Our evening begins with a sherry reception before dinner and our entertainment. entertainment including bingo… with prizes for the winners! Wessex Kingdom under Alfred The Great. There are many interesting first evening of live entertainment. sights, including the cathedral and the Great Hall, which is home THURSDAY (Christmas Eve) – This morning we take a scenic THURSDAY (Christmas Eve) – Join us this morning as we travel to King Arthur’s round table. With time to enjoy a warming lunch tour through the beautiful Scottish scenery as we head towards THURSDAY (Christmas Eve) – This morning we make our way a little to the beautiful spa town of Harrogate, renowned for its wonderful further north, through some stunning scenery and following the banks and browse the shops, we complete our journey to our hotel where the Trossachs National Park, with a stop for an early lunch and architecture and public parks. Time here to browse the shops and maybe afternoon tea and mince pies will be served whilst your luggage is an opportunity to browse the independent shops for that last of Lake Windermere to Ambleside for coffee and time to browse the pick up that last-minute gift. After lunch… we highly recommend a independent gift shops. We return to our hotel for a 2 course lunch delivered to your room. Time to settle in and freshen up before dinner minute gift. We return to our hotel with the afternoon to spend visit to Betty’s teashop! we return to York with the afternoon free to as you please exploring Pitlochry and enjoying a festive cream tea and the afternoon free to spend as you please; maybe take a stroll and an evening at leisure. spend as you please. You may like to visit the imposing gothic Minster, into the town of the hotel grounds. Dinner this evening will once again in our hotel. Dinner this evening will once again be followed by and Little Shambles is an absolute delight. As our hotel is in the centre MONDAY Join us today as we make the short journey to Portsmouth’s be followed by live entertainment. live entertainment. For those who wish to attend , of York, you can spend as much or as little time exploring as you wish. celebrated dockyard, home to HMS Victory and the Mary Rose. You mulled wine and mince pies will be served on your return. Dinner this evening is followed by entertainment. For those wishing to FRIDAY (Christmas Day) – Happy Christmas! The day is free to spend may like to visit the Royal Naval and D-Day Museums, the Blue Reef FRIDAY (Christmas Day) – Happy Christmas! The day is free attend Midnight Mass at the Minster (entrance free), hot drinks and as you please. You may like to spend the morning exchanging presents, Aquarium, Gunwharf Quay, a modern waterfront shopping centre, or to spend as you please. You may like to spend the morning mince pies will be served on your return to the hotel. attend a local church service or take a stroll to work up an appetite for the Spinnaker Tower, which rises 170 metres and offers wonderful exchanging presents, attend a local church service or take a stroll views across the Isle Of Wight on a clear day. We return to our hotel, FRIDAY (Christmas Day) – Merry Christmas everyone! After leisurely a traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings and a very special around the town to work up an appetite for a traditional Christmas visit from Santa. This afternoon you may like to watch the Queen’s with time to relax before dinner and evening entertainment. lunch with all the trimmings and a visit from Santa! This afternoon breakfast, spend the morning with loved ones, unwrapping presents and calling friends and family. You may then like to stroll into the city centre Speech before afternoon tea and . This evening we TUESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make our way a little you may like to watch the Queen’s Speech and relax before a have a delicious festive buffet, followed by an evening of live musical further east to Brighton, with plenty of time to explore the city. The buffet evening dinner and live entertainment. before a full Christmas lunch with all the trimmings in served! Later, relax in the lounge this afternoon whilst you watch the Queen’s speech entertainment to dance the night away! spectacular Royal Pavilion is well worth a visit; beneath its distinctive SATURDAY (Boxing Day) – After a leisurely breakfast, we travel and enjoy an afternoon at leisure. Dinner this evening is once again SATURDAY (Boxing Day) – After a leisurely breakfast we make our onion domes houses the interesting history of george IV or for hose south a little to the delightful city of Perth – once the capital of followed by light entertainment. way to Bowness, on Lake Windermere with time to enjoy the lovely with a head for heights, why not ascend Brighton’s newest attraction Scotland and favourite destination of Kings and Queens, with on the seafront, the i360, a 450 foot observation tower and world’s SATURDAY (Boxing Day) – After a hearty cooked breakfast, the scenery and browse the gift shops. We then board a boat for a leisurely elegant architecture, parkland and the tranquil River Tay. Here you cruise with magnificent views of mountain scenery, to Lakeside, first vertical cable car with 360 degrees panoramic views across might find a bargain in the Boxing Day sales, and have time to morning is free to enjoy the hotel’s riverside location, or take a stroll Brighton, the English Channel and beyond! For the shoppers there is around the historic centre of the city and have lunch. Christmas would where we rejoin the coach and return to our hotel for our 2 course enjoy a warming lunch in one of the many restaurants & cafés. This lunch. An afternoon to spend as you please, maybe watch the light the Lanes, Brighton’s historic quarter, a maze of narrow alleyways lined evening we enjoy evening dinner followed by a final night of live not be complete without a visit to the pantomime as we enjoy a with independent boutiques, antique shops anal the usual High Street entertainment matinee performance at the Grand Opera House Theatre.. Oh yes we entertainment in the hotel or take a stroll to work up an appetite for a candlelit dinner followed by our final evening of live entertainment shops and restaurants to enjoy a leisurely warm lunch. Dinner will be SUNDAY It’s time to say goodbye to Pitlochry as we begin our do!!. After a jolly good time we return to the hotel for dinner, and a final followed by another evening of live entertainment. evening of live entertainment. SUNDAY Sadly we leave our hotel after breakfast and begin our homeward journey. With regular comfort stops en route, we reach WEDNESDAY We leave our hotel after breakfast and make our way our home area mid evening. SUNDAY Sadly this morning we leave of our hotel and begin our homeward journey, stopping for coffee & lunch as we travel and completing our journey back to the West Country arriving early evening. along the coast to Salisbury with time to maybe do a spot of Sales journey south. Once again stopping for coffee and lunch en route, we shopping or visit the cathedral and have lunch. We complete our PRICE INCLUDES: reach the West Country early-evening. journey back to our home area, arriving early evening. PRICE INCLUDES: n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n n Traditional Christmas Day Lunch PRICE INCLUDES: 4 Nights’ Full Board accommodation PRICE INCLUDES: n n Tea, Coffee & Festive Cream Tea on Christmas Eve n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Sherry reception on first night n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n n Mulled Wine & Mince Pies at Midnight on Christmas Eve n Warm mince pies & hot drinks after Midnight Mass A special visit from Santa on Christmas Day n Tea & mince pies on arrival n n Live entertainment every night n Lunch on Christmas Day Afternoon tea and Christmas Cake on Christmas Day n Entertainment on 2 evenings n n All coach travel n Pantomime ticket Live entertainment each evening n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: n SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel Boat trip on Lake Windermere Single supplement £60.00 Single supplement £92.00 n All coach travel Single supplement £64.00 No single supplement (Max 5) Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £19.00

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SCOTTISH HOGMANAY TOUR NEW YEAR IN EASTBOURNE TOUR NEW YEAR IN NORTH WALES TOUR NEW YEAR IN OXFORDSHIRE TOUR PRICE PRICE Unwind after the hustle and bustle of Christmas as we One of the most elegant of Britain’s resorts, Eastbourne The historic market town of Mold offers the visitor PRICE Join us for a New Year tour to Oxfordshire … Witney PRICE enjoy traditional Scottish Hogmanay celebrations in is sheltered by the South Downs. The promenades tradition and culture mixed with a lively atmosphere. is a delightful, historic market town situated on the Blairgowrie, a charming country town nestled at the £535 stretch for three miles – ideal for a pleasant stroll! £359 From historic churches and prehistoric treasures to £359 River Windrush and famous for its blankets. £359 foot of the Sidlaw Hills. modern shops ranging from small boutiques to high YOUR HOTEL Oban Hotel, Eastbourne YOUR HOTEL Oxford Witney Hotel, Witney 5 DAYS 4 DAYS street names it has it all. 4 DAYS YOUR HOTEL Angus Hotel, Blairgowrie Ideally situated on the seafront and enjoying lovely sea 4 DAYS Located just a short walk from the historic centre of the A warm welcome awaits at this 3* hotel in the centre views, this delightful, family run hotel is close to the pier, YOUR HOTEL The Beaufort Park Hotel, Mold market town, this contemporary 4* hotel prides itself on of Blairgowrie. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone, and town centre. All rooms are ensuite with TV, tea & A charming 3* hotel, situated 2 miles from the centre of Mold in the its warm welcome and beautiful surroundings. All rooms Wi-Fi and tea & coffee facilities. A lift serves all floors. The restaurant coffee making facilities and hairdryers are available. The Restaurant delightful North Wales Borderlands. Each of the comfortable rooms is are en suite with TV, hairdryer, and tea & coffee-making facilities. offers outstanding traditional cuisine and leisure facilities include an serves a delicious seasonal menu. There is a lift to all floors and ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer, and tea & coffee facilities. The The restaurant offers a wide array of mouth-watering meals and the indoor pool and sauna. Entertainment is provided most evenings. entertainment is provided on 2 evenings. restaurant serves an array of seasonal dishes and fine wines. The hotel hotel’s leisure club boasts an indoor pool, spa bath, sauna, steam room does not have a lift but has a large amount of ground floor rooms. And and gym. Although there is no lift, there are ground floor rooms. Live ITINERARY ITINERARY entertainment is provided each evening. entertainment is provided each evening. TUESDAY After an early departure, we leave the West Country and make WEDNESDAY We leave the West Country and make our ITINERARY ITINERARY our way north to our hotel. With regular comfort stops en route, we arrive way east, stopping for coffee and lunch en route to our hotel, to a warm welcome of mulled wine & Scottish shortbread and time to arriving with time to settle in before our first evening dinner WEDNESDAY We leave the West Country and travel WEDNESDAY We leave the West Country and, with a comfort stop settle in before dinner. and time to relax. north, with stops for coffee and lunch en route to our hotel en route, make our way to Cheltenham with time to browse the shops and WEDNESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we make the short journey south where afternoon tea and Bara Brith will be served whilst maybe pick up a bargain in the sales! After lunch we complete our journey to the city of Perth, beautifully situated on the banks of the river Tay, with THURSDAY (New Year’s Eve) This morning we make a scenic to our hotel where mulled wine & mince pies will be served whilst your time to browse the shops and have lunch in the bustling café quarter. We drive via Beachy Head to Brighton with time to browse the your luggage is delivered to your rooms. Time to relax and luggage is delivered to your room. Dinner this evening is a carvery buffet return to our hotel with the rest of the afternoon free to relax and maybe many High Street shops or take a stroll the historic Lanes – a settle in before a glass of bucks fizz followed by dinner and and will be followed by live entertainment. make use of the hotel’s leisure facilities. Tonight we enjoy a three-course maze of narrow alleyways lined with antique shops and elegant evening entertainment. candlelit dinner, followed by live musical entertainment. THURSDAY (New Year’s Eve) – After a leisurely breakfast we make arcades of boutiques. You may like to take a stroll along the THURSDAY (New Year’s Eve) After a leisurely breakfast the short journey to the city of Oxford, known as the “City of Dreaming THURSDAY (New Year’s Eve) – After a hearty Scottish breakfast, the pier and enjoy a warming lunch before we return to Eastbourne we travel to Chester, the county town of Cheshire with the Spires” with over 30 colleges and iconic museums including the Bodleian morning is free to spend as you please in Blairgowrie. You may like to with time to relax before a New Year’s Eve celebration dinner Library and Ashmolean Museum. One of the best ways to see the city is browse the shops and enjoy coffee in the town centre or take a stroll along and a complimentary glass of wine. The evening continues with most complete walled city in Britain. With time to browse by a sight-seeing tour bus with guided audio commentary, to learn more the river Ericht near the peaceful green Wellmeadow, before returning live musical entertainment, a finger buffet at 10pm and a glass the shops, maybe pick up a bargain in the sales or take a about its fascinating history. The shopping district is a vibrant area with to our hotel in time for a light lunch. Later, we kick-start the Hogmanay stroll along the walls and have lunch we return to our hotel many restaurants and cafes to enjoy a warming lunch. We return to our celebrations in style pre-dinner canapes and Prosecco before a sumptuous of bubbly to see in the New Year with the traditional singing of hotel with time to relax before a 5 course gala dinner, musical entertain- gala dinner. We then enjoy a traditional Scottish ceilidh with the Spirit of Auld Lang Syne. with time maybe to play one of the board games available ment to dance the night away to and a piper to “bring in the New Year at Scotland pipe band, ringing the New Year in with music and dancing till FRIDAY (New Year’s Day) Happy New Year! After a very in the lounge and to relax before our New Year’s Eve dinner midnight” 1:30am, topped off by a plate of steaming hot Scottish stovies! followed by live musical entertainment to dance the night leisurely breakfast the day is free for you to spend as you FRIDAY (New Year’s Day) – Happy New Year! A leisurely Buck’s Fizz FRIDAY (New Year’s Day) – Happy New Year! After a much-needed lie-in please in Eastbourne. You may like to take a walk along away to and the traditional countdown to the New Year at brunch will be served followed by a hot & cold fork buffet form 08.30 and leisurely bucks fizz brunch, late-morning we journey north to Pitlochry. the seafront or the pier or browse the shopping centre and midnight. am – 2.30pm giving you the day free to relax and spend as you please and Each year during the afternoon of New Year’s Day, the main street is rise as early or late as you wish. You may like to take a stroll around the closed to traffic. Locals and tourists alike take part as a local band plays maybe pick up a bargain in the sales. There are also a number FRIDAY (New Year’s Day) Happy New Year! After a of cafés & restaurants to enjoy a leisurely warming lunch & town or make use of the hotel leisure facilities. Dinner this evening will be ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee) music and invites everyone to join in with leisurely brunch, join us if you wish for a gentle drive along followed by our final night of live entertainment. traditional Scottish dances like Strip the Willow, the Gay Gordons and the afternoon tea. Tonight a New Year’s Day festive dinner with a the North Wales Coast to Llandudno with a short stop to Military Twostep. The local butchers, Macdonald Bros, supplies gallons of complimentary glass of wine will be followed by an evening of SATURDAY Sadly we leave our hotel and make our way to Bath. A hot soup, sausage rolls and pies, which are free of charge (but donations live music and dancing. take a stroll and breath in the sea air! We return to our beautiful city with stunning Georgian architecture, you may like to take a are welcome). Join us this evening for a cabaret dinner dance with live hotel where tea and cake will be served and an afternoon sightseeing tour bus ride around the city and its outskirts to learn about entertainment. SATURDAY This morning we leave Eastbourne and begin our of games, bingo and a quiz etc. Time to relax before our the city’s colourful past residents or visit Bath Abbey or the Jane Austen SATURDAY This morning after a full Scottish breakfast, we begin our journey home, stopping for coffee and lunch stops on route. We farewell evening dinner and live musical entertainment. museum to learn about the much-loved characters in her novels and about homeward journey. With regular comfort stops en route, we reach the West complete our journey back to the West country, arriving early Georgian society in Bath. There is also wonderful shopping centre, and Country mid-evening. evening. SATURDAY Sadly we begin our homeward journey, again numerous cafés to have lunch. We continue our journey back to the West with a stop for coffee and lunch en route, arriving back in Country arriving early evening. PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES: the West Country early evening. n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast PRICE INCLUDES: n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Light lunch on 1 day n Complimentary glass of wine with dinner on 2 evenings PRICE INCLUDES: n New Year’s Eve Prosecco & Canapés Reception n Finger buffet on New Year’s Eve n Mulled wine & mince pies on arrival n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner n Glass of bubbly on New Year’s Eve n 5-course gala dinner on New Year’s Eve n Bucks Fizz on 1st night n New Year’s Eve Traditional Ceilidh & Scottish Hogmanay n Entertainment on 2 evenings n Hot & cold fork buffet lunch on New Year’s Day n Afternoon tea on New Year’s Day n Entertainment on 3 evenings n All coach travel n 3 nights live entertainment n All coach travel n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: n All coach travel SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £50.00 No single supplement N single supplement (Max 5) Single supplement £93.00 Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £19.00

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1. FINANCIAL PROTECTION 6. TRANSFERRING YOUR BOOKING Your contract is with Blakes Coaches Ltd of East Anstey, Tiverton EX16 9JJ . When You can transfer your booking to somebody else but the person must satisfy all the circumstances, or the lack of conformity is due to a traveller in the party. We accept correct time and with the correct documents. Blakes Coaches Ltd reserve the right you book a holiday with us, which doesn’t include a flight, the money you pay us conditions of the holiday and you must inform us either by letter or email no less responsibility for the acts and/or omissions of our employees, and suppliers except to modify itineraries to conform with requests from competent authorities both for the booking will be protected by the Bonded Coach Holidays (BCH). This is a than 7 days before departure. This transfer will cost £20.00 plus reasonable costs where they lead to death, injury or illness. Our liability in all cases shall be limited to within the UK and abroad. a maximum of twice the value of the original holiday cost (not including insurance Government approved consumer protection scheme. The scheme will also ensure to make the transfer. You will remain responsible for ensuring payment before the Excursions which are included in the cost of your booking are detailed on the premiums and amendment charges). We accept responsibility for death, injury, or your repatriation in the event the company becomes insolvent. Our Trading Charter balance due date. This is in addition to (and does not affect) the separate liability of brochure page and refunds will not be made for excursions not taken. Optional illness caused by the negligent acts and/or omissions of our employees or agents and Booking Conditions set out clearly and simply the responsibility we have to the transferee to us.7. IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY excursions booked and paid for in resort do not form part of your booking. together with our suppliers and sub-contractors, servants and/or agents of the same Admission fees to buildings may not be included in the price of the holiday, please you and in turn, you have with us, when a contract is made. Please see the BCH You or any member of your party, may cancel your holiday at any time provided the whilst acting within the scope of, or during their employment in the provision of check. Consumer Guarantee at www.bch-uk.org.There is no financial protection if you cancellation is made by the person signing the booking form and is communicated your holiday. We will accordingly pay to our clients such damages as might have purchase just transport or accommodation-only from us. We fully comply with the to us in writing via the office who made your original booking. You must pay been awarded in such circumstances under English Law. In respect of carriage by 15. SPECIAL REQUESTS Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018. The combination cancellation charges to cover our administration costs and to compensate for the air, sea, tunnel and rail and the provision of accommodation our liability in all cases All special needs and requests, if agreed, should be entered on the booking form. of travel services offered to you is a package holiday within the meaning of the risk of us not reselling the holiday. If the holiday is resold a refund will be made. will be limited in the manner provided by the relevant international convention. If These cannot be guaranteed except where confirmed as part of our holiday Regulations. Therefore, you will benefit from all rights applying to package Your cancellation will take effect from the date on which we or our agent receive we make any payment to you or any member of your party for death or personal commitment to you and are detailed on your holiday booking confirmation. We holidays. Blakes Coaches Ltd will be fully responsible for the proper performance of your written confirmation of your cancellation. You must also return any tickets injury or illness, you will be asked to assign to us or our insurers the rights you may are keen to ensure that we plan the arrangements for your holiday so that special the holiday and providing assistance if you are in difficulty. Your key rights will be in or vouchers you have received. A reduction in room occupancy may increase have to act against the person or organisation responsible for causing the death, needs and requests can be accommodated as far as possible. If you will need the details of the tour which will be provided prior to booking. the charges for the remaining passengers by the application of supplements personal injury or illness. This clause does not apply to any separate contracts that assistance, or may be unable to fully enjoy all aspects of your holiday you must for low occupancy of rooms. Where bought in supplies, such as ferries, hotel you may enter for excursions or activities during or outside of your holiday. If you or tell us in advance so that we can maximise your enjoyment of the holiday. We 2. BOOKING AND PAYMENT any member of your party suffer death, illness or injury whilst overseas arising out accommodation etc have been bought in on your behalf, and where the terms and will need to know if you will need special facilities in the hotel, taking part in the When a booking is made, the ‘lead name’ on the booking guarantees that he or of an activity which does NOT form part of your holiday, we may offer guidance and excursions or have difficulty boarding and travelling on the coach or other means conditions of the supplier are non-refundable, these products will be charged to she is 18 or over and has the authority and accepts on behalf of the party the terms where legal action is contemplated and you want our assistance, you must obtain of transport. Before booking your holiday, you should be sure that you and your you at the full retail rate. If this applies, the non-refundable items will be deducted of these booking conditions and pays the deposit indicated in the brochure and our written consent prior to any proceedings (We limit the cost of our assistance to party are both physically and mentally capable of completing the itinerary. If you from your holiday costs and the following scale of charges will be applied to the as confirmed in the pre-contract information. After we receive your booking and you or your party to £5,000 per party). need advice or further information you should contact Blakes Coaches Ltd. If you remainder: will require a special diet please tell us at the time of booking, or as soon as you all appropriate payments, if the arrangements you wish to book are available, we 10. IF YOU HAVE A COMPLAINT are medically advised. will send you a confirmation invoice within 14 days. A binding agreement will If you have a problem during your holiday, please inform, your driver who will Period before departure within which written Amount of cancellation Charge as a % come into existence between us when we dispatch this invoice to the ‘lead name.” endeavour to put things right. Our contact number, for unresolved complaints 16. PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES cancellation of package price is received of total package cost Please check the confirmation carefully to ensure all the information is correct. This will be our office number on 01398 341160 (open in office hours). If you remain We want everyone to enjoy our travel arrangements. We are happy to advise and contract is governed by English Law, and the jurisdiction of the English Courts. More than 42 days Deposit only dissatisfied please follow this up within 14 days of your return home by writing assist you in choosing a suitable holiday. But, as some of the accommodation and 28 – 42 days 30% of Deposit, if greater to Blakes Coaches Ltd giving your original booking reference number and all resorts featured may not cater for even minor disabilities, it is important that, Single occupancy of rooms, when available, may be subject to a supplementary 14 – 27 days 45% other relevant information. It is therefore a condition of this contract that you when booking, you advise us of any disability, specific need or complex need you charge and these will be shown in the brochure. You can book by paying a £50.00 7 – 13 days 60% communicate any problem to the driver whilst in resort. If you fail to follow this may have and any special requirements that will make sure the holiday is suitable. deposit for each person named on the booking but our commitment is always 0–6 days 100% simple procedure, we cannot accept responsibility as we have been deprived of the If a passenger requires personal assistance (for example, assistance with feeding, opportunity to investigate and rectify the problem. Should you wish to pursue the conditional upon the balance being paid at least 6 weeks before your departure. Departure day or later including voluntary Total package cost dressing, toileting, mobilising) then this passenger must travel with an able-bodied complaint further, the BCH/CPT have an Alternative Dispute Resolution scheme and If you book within our balance due period, you will need to pay the total holiday termination during the package companion or carer and written confirmation that such assistance will be provided cost at the time of booking. If the balance is not paid in time we reserve the right full details are available from them. Please contact them at, The Confederation of for the entirety of the holiday is required at the time of booking. Coach drivers are Passenger Transport UK, Fifth Floor South, Chancery House, 53 – 64 Chancery lane, to cancel your holiday, retain your deposit, and apply the cancellation charges set 8. ALTERATIONS TO YOUR HOLIDAY BY US unable to provide such assistance. London WC2A 1 QS. out in the paragraph below. The date of cancellation will normally be the date we We hope that we will not have to make any change to your holiday but, because IMPORTANT receive your written confirmation that you intend to cancel or 15 days after the our holidays are planned many months in advance, we sometimes do need to make 11. OUR COACHES You must tell us if you have an existing medical condition, disability or complex balance due date, whichever comes first. Where optional items are purchased as minor changes. We reserve the right to do this at any time. We will let you know We will always use our reasonable endeavours to provide a coach to the need that may affect your holiday or other group members’ enjoyment of part of the holiday, these are payable on the balance due date except where items, about any important changes as soon as possible, including the minimum number specification in our brochure or advert, but reserve the right to substitute an it before you book your holiday. We reserve the right to request a doctor’s such as theatre tickets, have been specifically purchased for you. In this case the cost of passengers required on the trip. If after booking, and before departure, we alternative vehicle should there be unforeseen circumstances. There is a seating certificate confirming the passenger is fit to travel. If, in our reasonable opinion, plan but in some cases, operational reasons may require a coach with a different your chosen holiday is not suitable for your medical condition or disability, we will be payable at a separate date notified to you and will not normally be refunded make a major change to your holiday, you will have the option of withdrawing configuration. We reserve the right to alter a coach seating plan and allocate seats reserve the right to refuse your booking. You are responsible for bringing with unless we obtain a refund from the supplier we use. from the holiday without penalty or transferring to another holiday without any other than those booked. Single passengers may be required to share a double seat you the proper clothing and equipment, which we advise you about in our printed charge. In either case, we will pay you compensation, according to the scale set 3. BROCHURE ACCURACY with other single passengers. When your booking is confirmed, you will be offered trip information. We want you to enjoy your holiday and will help you select an below. A major change includes the time of your departure or return time by more Although Blakes Coaches Ltd make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the the best seats that are available at that time. If you feel that you require two seats, appropriate trip. than 12 hours, a change in departure point, location of resort or type of hotel, a then these must be booked and paid for in advance, at the time of booking. If you brochure information and pricing, regrettably errors do sometimes occur. You must 17. PASSENGER BEHAVIOUR change in cross channel travel, or specification of the coach. If we tell you about fail to do this and it transpires that the seat allocated to you is insufficient for your therefore ensure you check the price and all other details of your holiday with us at We want all our customers to have a happy and carefree holiday. You are any of these changes after we have confirmed your holiday booking, other than needs and there is no alternative seating available then you will be refused access the time of booking and when you receive our confirmation invoice. responsible for your behaviour and hygiene and the effect it may have on others. force majeure, you may either accept the new arrangements offered by us, accept a to the coach and any payments made will be liable to forfeiture. Specific seats will If you or any other member of your party is abusive, disruptive or behaves in a 4. OUR PRICING POLICY replacement holiday from us of equivalent or similar standard and price (at the date not be allocated on coaches operating a feeder service between joining points way that could cause damage or injury to others or affect their enjoyment of their Blakes Coaches Ltd endeavour to ensure that the most up to date and correct prices of the change), if we can offer you one, or cancel your holiday with us and receive and main holiday departure points or on coaches that carry out transfers between holiday or which could damage property, we have the right to terminate your are shown in our brochure. Occasionally, an incorrect price may be shown, due to an a full refund of all monies. Either way, we will pay you compensation, using the airports, seaports etc. contract with us and we will have no further liability or obligation to you. The error. When we become aware of any such error, we will endeavour to notify you at Compensation table shown. 12. HOTEL FACILITIES coach driver, ship’s captain, or authorised official is entitled to refuse you boarding the time of booking (if we are then aware of the mistake) or as soon as reasonably Some hotel facilities and entertainment may be withdrawn for routine maintenance if in their reasonable opinion you are unacceptably under the influence of drink or be subject to seasonal availability and provision of the facilities cannot be or drugs or you are being violent or disruptive. If you are refused boarding on possible. We reserve the right to cancel the booking if you do not wish to accept the Period before departure in which significant Amount per person price which is applicable to the holiday. Local Authorities in many towns and cities guaranteed. Single occupancy of rooms may be subject to a supplementary charge. the outward journey we will regard it as a cancellation by you and we will apply change is notified to you cancellation charges. If on your return journey, we have the right to terminate the throughout Europe have introduced new tourist taxes which must be paid directly 13. HEALTH AND SAFETY More than 42 days Nil contract with you. We also request that mobile telephones are not used on the to the hotel by all guests in person. These taxes are not included in our prices but In some foreign countries, standards of infrastructure, safety and hygiene may be coach. we will notify you when applicable. 29 – 42 days £10.00 lower than those to which we are accustomed in the UK. You should therefore 15 – 28 days £15.00 exercise greater care for your own protection. There may be countries that we visit 18. TRAVEL INSURANCE Holiday prices include all travel, hotel accommodation and meals as specified in 8 – 14 days £20.00 that have special medical requirements for tourists. These regulations are subject to We strongly advise that you take out personal travel insurance for the trip. We the holiday description and VAT payable in the UK where applicable. The price 0–7 days £25.00 change and our clients are responsible for complying with entry and current health have arranged comprehensive travel insurance with ERV which is outlined on of the holiday will not be subjected to any surcharges except those arising from requirements. If you are not sure of the health requirements for the country you are page 6. You may use an alternative insurer but you must advise us. The insurance exchange rate changes, transportation including the price of fuel, air & ferry visiting, you are advised to check with your own GP before travelling. You are also should cover medical and repatriation costs, personal injury, loss of baggage IMPORTANT NOTE Compensation will not be payable if the holiday is cancelled and cancellation charges. If you do not have adequate insurance and require operator fares and tolls, embarkation or disembarkation fees at terminals, duties because the number of persons booked is less than the number required, or advised to refer to the Department of Health leaflet “Health Advice for Travellers” and taxes (including the rate of VAT). Even in these cases we will absorb the cost Some people may be at risk from discomfort or deep vein thrombosis (DVT) if they our assistance during your holiday, we reserve the right to reclaim from you any for events beyond our control, which include: war, threat of war, riots, civil medical repatriation or other expenses which we may incur on your behalf which equivalent to cost of the first 2% of the holiday price. Amounts more than this disturbances, terrorist activity and its consequences, industrial disputes, natural remain immobile on a journey for a long period. If you are planning to undertake a journey of more than three hours, you should consult your doctor, if you have would otherwise have been met by insurers. You must advise us if you use an plus £1 administration fee will be surcharged to you. If this means the total cost of and nuclear disasters, fire, epidemics, health risks and pandemics, unavoidable and alternative insurer, the policy number and 24 hour contact number. the holiday increases by more than 8% then you are entitled to cancel your holiday unforeseeable technical problems with transport for reasons beyond our control ever had DVT, pulmonary embolism, a family history of clotting conditions, cancer or treatment for cancer, stroke, and heart or lung disease or If you have had major and receive a full refund of all monies paid except any insurance premium and or that of our suppliers; hurricanes and other actual or potential severe weather 19. LUGGAGE surgery in the past three months. We reserve the right to refuse any booking in amendment charges. We will communicate the options with you either through conditions and any other similar events. You are also advised to check with The Please restrict your luggage to a suitcase weighing no more than 18kgs per the absence of a doctor’s certificate confirming that you are fit to travel. Where we person. We cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to luggage unless email or letter, with a reminder if necessary. If you exercise the right to cancel we Foreign and Commonwealth Office Advice Unit regularly at www.fco.gov.uk/travel prior to travel. provide comfort stops you are encouraged to walk around. Exercise reduces any through our negligence. Please do not leave valuable items in your suitcase when must receive written notice within 20 days of the date of the surcharge invoice. The discomfort, which may be caused by periods of immobility. left on the coach. Please contact us for our policy on mobility scooters. We are currency exchange rate used in the holiday costings are based on rates as at the All holidays operate if the minimum number of participants is met. However, in no only able to take 1 small fold up scooter on a tour. publication date of this charter. case will we cancel your holiday less than 2 weeks before the scheduled departure NO SMOKING is allowed on our coaches (including E-Cigarettes) and we do not date, except where you have failed to pay the final balance or because of force allow pets or any other animals, although we do accommodate registered assistance 20. DATA PROTECTION ACT 5. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING majeure (force majeure means an event which we or the suppliers of the services in dogs, but not on overseas holidays. We retain your full contact details and other information in secure files and electronic storage facilities. We may use this information to contact you by mail, If, after our confirmation has been issued, you wish to change to another of our question could not foresee or avoid and is therefore beyond our control). 14. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS, ITINERARIES, PICK-UP POINTS AND PASSPORTS telephone or electronic means. We must pass your information on to the relevant holidays or change departure date, we will do our utmost to make the changes, but For all Continental holidays, you will require a full 10-year British Passport (machine 9. OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO YOU suppliers of your travel arrangements and we take full responsibility for ensuring we cannot guarantee to do so. However, notification must be received in writing readable) valid for a further 6 months after your holiday. If you do not hold a full We accept responsibility for ensuring the holiday which you book with us is that proper measures are in place to protect your information. In making this at our offices from the person who signed the booking form, at least 4 weeks British Passport or you have any doubts about your status as a resident British supplied as described in our publicity material and the services offered reach a booking, you consent to this information being passed on to the relevant persons before departures. This must be accompanied by a payment of £20.00 to cover our subject, you must check with the Embassies or Consulates of the Countries to be reasonable standard and if you are in difficulty we will assist you. If any part of or suppliers. administrative costs, plus costs we incur in making the amendment. Alterations our holiday contract is not provided as promised, you may terminate the contract visited to confirm the Passport or visa requirements when you book. We cannot cannot be made within 4 weeks of departure and any such request for an alteration without paying a termination fee and we will pay you appropriate compensation accept responsibility if passengers are not in possession of the correct travel 21. EMERGENCY CONTACT will be treated as a cancellation of the original booking and will be subject to the if this has affected your enjoyment of your holiday. We will however, not be documents. For full details on passport requirements, please contact ‘the identity Our emergency contact details are Tel 01398 341160 cancellation charges set out in paragraph below. Some arrangements cannot be liable if there are any unforeseeable or unavoidable actions of a third party not and passport service’ on 0300 222 0000 (www.direct.gov.uk)” Email [email protected] changed without paying a cancellation charge of up to 100% of the ticket cost. connected with our travel services, or there were unavoidable or extraordinary You are responsible for ensuring you are at the correct departure point, at the PUBLICATION DATE. This Trading Charter was printed on 19th October 2019.

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