your escorted Let us take the Flexi Deposit stress out of travelling… £49pp* We at Titan are still proud to be the escorted tour specialist. With over 40 years’ experience, we know exactly why our customers choose to go on escorted holidays. For many, it’s Layered our carefully chosen itineraries that have been created to showcase the very best of each with protection destination. For others, it’s because escorted tours offer authentic and immersive experiences with local experts and a dedicated tour manager. Why do I believe Titan offers the very best in escorted tours? Well, escorted touring is at the heart of everything we do. We carefully design each so that our customers get a rich and rewarding experience in every single destination we go to. And, from the initial booking all the way through to the VIP transfer back home, we offer excellent customer care. Best Best choice of possible price departure dates Don’t just take our word for it. Not only do we have several awards to our name, but we also have dedicated customers who are huge fans of escorted touring. So if you’ve never considered this type of holiday before, then read on to find out why our guide could change the way you choose to .

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Contents Our Early Bird Price Promise adds an extra layer of security to all our tours. Titan’s Protection Promise An interactive guide to explore. It guarantees you the best possible price the earlier you book and if your holiday is discounted at a later date, we’ll automatically refund you the difference. Where will you go next? Flexi Deposit If you have your heart set on one of our tours but you’re feeling a little uncertain about Our £49 deposit gives you the choice of unlimited changes*. And a no-quibble cash refund within 14 booking, our Flexi Deposit* will help take some of that worry away. It means you can secure days if we have to cancel your holiday your dream holiday from a £49 deposit. If your plans change later on, you can choose to amend your tour or departure date with no extra fee and make unlimited changes up Safeguarding your money until your final payment is due. Giving you more control and security in unsettling times. Your money is 100% protected and will be held in a separate trust account where it will be completely safe Travel with Titan, travel with confidence. and secure** *Valid on new bookings made before 1 March 2021. Holiday is amendable up until 75 days prior to departure. Commitment to cleanliness There are a few deposit exceptions, please see individual itinerary pages for details From deep-cleaning all vehicles, hand sanitisers at certain locations, and adhering to social distancing measures, we will follow strict safety procedures

Safety We will always prioritise your safety. Our fully trained Tour Managers will be with you throughout your holiday, and Duty Officer support is available 24/7 As the escorted tour specialists, we are delighted to have been the most decorated company at the prestigious Trusted partners British Travel Awards 2019, taking home 22 accolades We only work with the very best suppliers who will also READER W including 8 golds, 11 silvers and 3 bronzes. S RECOMMENDED be following strict safety procedures IN D R UK 2020 Good Housekeeping Reader Recommended Survey of Titan Travel Escorted Tours Customer NE A R - 22 AW Service, 154 Good Housekeeping readers, 2019.

*Valid on new bookings made before 1 March 2021. Holiday is amendable up until 75 days before departure. There are few deposit exceptions, please see website for details. **This excludes UK breaks 2 and no fly cruises which will still be ABTA protected 3 Solo escorted tours What is an escorted tour? But don’t be mistaken in believing that escorted tours For those who want the freedom to travel by themselves and to be part of a group of like-minded travellers. only fit one shape and size. Quite simply, by choosing a fully escorted tour, you hand over all responsibility to us, so that Our solo escorted tours mean even though you’re you really can enjoy a stress-free holiday. Let us take care of everything. From our friendly We offer several different travelling by yourself, you’re not alone. team of travel experts who can help book your trip and our VIP door-to-door travel service types of escorted holidays to that transfers you to and from the , to our knowledgeable tour managers and local suit different needs. guides who bring each destination to life, we really have everything covered. So from the moment you leave home you can relax. Small group escorted tours We know that crowds can be overwhelming, but our small group tours offer a more intimate setting. You can experience some amazing itineraries across the world but the maximum capacity is just 24 people.

UK short breaks

Our UK holidays offer up the very best our country has. From quaint villages and stunning national parks to epic coastlines and historical gems, our escorted short breaks 1 2 3 4 in the UK means you can explore closer to home. While Travel advisors. A knowledgeable Tour curation. Trusted partners. We will only Pre-travel contact prior to our VIP door-to-door travel service will pick you up from team who know our holidays inside Carefully crafted holidays from work with airlines, , local departure. We may get in touch home and take you straight to your . out and love to give advice or travel experts who know the guides, coach operators, cruise to check you are fit and ready for make recommendations. They’ll best places to visit and the and river partners, who are your upcoming holiday. also never rush you on a call. perfect experiences to enjoy. following strict safety procedures while Titan guests are travelling with them. Rail journeys

Turn travelling from A-B into an experience with our escorted rail journeys. Not only can you fully appreciate the passing scenery and get under the skin of a country, which is impossible to do when flying, but you can also ride on some of the world’s most iconic trains including the Rocky Mountaineer and the Bernina Express.

8 7 6 5 Tour manager. A travel expert Airport reps. VIP door-to-door travel service. Commitment to cleanliness. who accompanies the group. Airport reps at Terminals Picked up from home (and you’ll From sanitising our vehicles to River and ocean cruises They will bring the destination to meet you inside, help with check get text messages if there are any social distancing measures, we will life and help create perfect travel delays). Travel in one of our own adhere to strict health and safety in and introduce you to your tour Glide down some of Europe’s most spectacular rivers moments, as well as make sure manager. VIP vehicles or a similar vehicle. procedures. the holiday runs smoothly. and enjoy the changing scenery at a slower pace on our escorted river cruises. Meanwhile, our ocean cruises mean you can travel to multiple destinations and discover idyllic islands and remote landscapes. Only unpack the once on both of these escorted holidays.

9 10 11 12 Tour guide. Safety. We will always prioritise your Duty officer. Award-winning VIP door-to-door Most will be joined by a local safety and well-being. And if you There is always someone travel service. Driver greets you and expert tour guide who will offer feel unwell at any point, your tour on call 24/7 whenever on your return to take you home authentic knowledge and experience. manager will make sure you receive you need them and again. medical care and attention. wherever you are.

4 5 Reasons why you should VIP door-to-door consider an escorted holiday… on every holiday*

Luxury escorted tours have come a long Amazing value Form life-long friendships Hassle-free door-to-door transfers way and now offer discerning travellers the When you book an escorted tour with Titan, you get a carefully- The one thing our customers repeatedly tell us they have From your front door to the airport chance to really immerse themselves in local crafted itinerary, and an expert tour manager who not only has enjoyed the most is being able to share their perfect travel and back again at no extra cost culture and customs, step away from the vast local knowledge but will accompany you throughout your moments with a group of like-minded people. In fact, many of holiday. You’ll also get fascinating day trips and experiences led our customers have made life-long friends who they continue to Nationwide pickup and explore some of the world’s by local guides, excellent hotels and accommodation, meals holiday with time and time again. We’ve also seen our solo greatest sights. included, transportation, and our VIP door-to-door travel service, escorted tours growing in popularity because of this very reason No matter where you live in mainland UK which means each holiday starts and ends at your front door. - being able to have a good time with other travellers who share Because our tours have been carefully designed the same interests. It’s a win-win. Unlimited mileage You can relax knowing that every aspect of your holiday has been from seeking the best places to visit, finding Included with every holiday taken care of and you’ll see exactly what you will be paying for. Get to the heart of each destination the food that is worth eating and making sure Safety in numbers If your worry is that you won’t see enough of each destination Private transfers available there’s enough time to relax, it would be much on an escorted tour then let us put your mind at rest. Our travel We know that some travellers will be apprehensive about going Ask our travel consultants for more details more difficult and expensive to try and put experts have carefully designed each holiday so that it to a new country for the first time with unknown customs and showcases the very best of each country. Meanwhile, our the same itinerary together yourself. languages. Navigating a foreign country can be daunting. That’s knowledgeable tour managers and guides know all the hidden No single supplements why touring offers the safety net and reassurance of having a But there are also many other reasons why, gems, the local history and fascinating stories that will really Solo travellers can enjoy the same dedicated tour manager to accompany you throughout the help you get under the skin of each destination, bringing it to service as couples if you haven’t been on an escorted tour, it whole holiday. From sorting out flights and transportation, life. We won’t waste time taking you to places that will leave could be a new way to holiday. Here’s why offering insightful information in each destination and bringing you feeling underwhelmed… Award-winning service we think you should choose an escorted the whole group together, the tour manager will always be there to help. Don’t just take our word for it - holiday for your next trip. You do get free time to relax our holidays have won awards It isn’t just one long … While we want you to see the very best each destination has to offer, it doesn’t mean you won’t get a chance to explore on Contrary to some who believe that escorted holidays mean your own. Our escorted tours offer up free time, which gives spending the whole time on a coach, our escorted tours really you the chance to head out by yourself or to simply relax with a do combine authentic experiences with a wealth of activities. good book, or enjoy a meal. With over 200 different escorted tours we can find the perfect holiday for you. If you love wildlife, then perhaps seeing whales Meanwhile, we want to offer as much flexibility as possible so in Antarctica or sloths in the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica will you can also book an extended stay - which allows you to stay appeal? Maybe food is your passion - perhaps a culinary tour in an extra few nights at the start or the end of your holiday. Or Italy’s Lake Como where you can sample just-baked focaccia and perhaps you don’t fancy moving on somewhere different every drink local wine is more your thing? Or if you just want to sit back few days - which is why we also have Stay and Explore and watch the world pass you by, we have incredible rail and river escorted holidays so you can really make the most journeys that mean you can travel at a more leisurely pace. of your chosen destination. *Yes, really every holiday!

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6 7 Why choose a What escorted Titan Travel escorted tour? tour will suit me?

Escorted tours are at the heart of what we do at Titan Travel. We’ve been carefully designing Imagine sitting with a cool glass of wine and watching the sun set over the glorious Bay of Naples in and curating our collection of escorted holidays to over 100 countries across seven continents. Italy and seeing how many boats you can spot bobbing in the distance? Or being overwhelmed by Each one is different, but on every holiday you’ll get to stay in fantastic hotels, meet like-minded the thundering noise and sheer power of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe? Perhaps you want to soak in people, see what you’ve always dreamt of seeing and all accompanied by an expert tour manager. the fascinating culture of Jordan and see the incredible ‘Rose-Red City’ of Petra? Are animals more

We can take you to the simmering plains of Africa, where Even though we’re proud to have been awarded many your thing? From wildlife holidays across Africa, Central America and Asia, you could watch snow you feel the thrill of watching the Big Five in their natural accolades for providing the best escorted tours to monkeys in Japan, spot tigers in India or see elephants roaming the savannah. habitat. Or perhaps you want to feel like you’re standing on travellers, we’re even more delighted to know that 98% We have over 200 escorted tours across seven continents and Here is a selection of some of our best and most popular the edge of the world in some of the most spectacular of our customers would book with us again. we truly believe we have an escorted holiday that will appeal. holidays, all of which were shortlisted in our very first Titan natural landscapes? From the awesome US National Parks From excellent customer service, our Flexi Deposit and From the epic adventurers who want to go to far-flung lands, Travel Awards, which were created to shine the spotlight on to the fjords of Norway, to the mountains of New Zealand Protection Promise, to immersive experiences, culinary to foodies who love nothing better than to taste their way our top escorted tours. These, and the final winners, will give to the tropical forests of Costa Rica, our escorted tours tick delights and breathtaking moments, Titan’s escorted across the world, our team of travel experts will happily talk you a flavour of just some of the wonderful experiences that so many bucket-list boxes. tours really take our customers on a memorable journey you through which escorted tours they think will suit. you could be enjoying if you choose to travel with us. like no other.

8 9 Scenery

From snow-capped mountains and majestic green forests to rugged coastlines and sparkling cityscapes, be spellbound by breathtaking views on our scenic escorted tours.

Deluxe Alaskan Voyage and Rocky Mountaineer Captivating vistas unfold on every turn through some of Canada of and Alaska’s most mesmerising scenery. See magnificent mountains, From the summit of Gornergrat to the idyllic shores of Lake lakes and national parks, and travel through forested valleys and over Maggiore and Lake Lucerne, you’ll take several amazing mountain passes. Then on a week-long cruise you’ll sail past the journeys on funicular, cogwheel and regional trains to get a monumental glaciers and snow-dusted mountains of the Alaskan fjords. true sense of the country and its unforgettable panoramas.

Titan Awards Winner Best for Scenery

Kenya Tracks and Trails Sit on a wooden deck and watch herds of wildebeest and buffalo drinking from a pool before you as the sky changes with the setting sun. It’s the perfect way to end a day of thrilling - travelling in small 4WD vehicles through Kenya’s best wildlife reserves - Maasai Mara, Tsavo, and Amboseli, synonymous with glorious views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Majesty of the Danube The Best of New Zealand The majesty of the Danube lies within the great cities This tour introduces the dramatic scenery of South and of , , and , with their huddled North Island - the snow-capped Southern Alps, fiords, historic towns on its shoreline. Combine the exceptional glaciers, natural hot springs and award-winning wine and the quaint at every stop. Uncover snippets of history regions, as well as the subtropical Bay of Islands, home to and then mull it all over with a glass of wine on the top soaring sand dunes and a rugged coastline. deck, scenic wonders passing you by.

Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast California and the Golden West Cascading down a steep hillside overlooking the Bay of Get to the heart of California and the enchanting Golden Naples and mighty Mount Vesuvius, Sorrento is the gateway State with one of our longest running escorted tours. to the delights of the Amalfi Coast. We’ll take to the Drive along the magnificent Route 66 and the Pacific sparkling waters to explore the fabled towns along the iconic coastal road, and see the spectacular scenery of Yosemite Amalfi coast, including Positano and Amalfi. You’ll also have National Park. We’ll also spend two nights in Flagstaff: the chance to roam the lemon-tree clad hills and visit the gateway to the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon. limestone island of Capri.

10 11 Culinary

“There is no sincerer love than the love of food,” said George Bernard Shaw. And we agree. Food is what brings people together. It’s a great way to learn about where you are and what has shaped culinary traditions. Awaken the senses and taste buds. Check out these culinary superstar tours.

Armenia and Georgia Armenia and Georgia have been forging their own identities following the era of the Soviet Union, making this a fascinating time to explore these countries as they transition. On this escorted tour, we get to dine with local Southern Sights and Sounds families and learn traditional recipes, sip ararat brandy and As well as exploring the Southern states’ sample fine wines. Food delights include Khinkali Georgian rich cultural heritage and its musical roots in dumplings stuffed with meat and spices and Armenian Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans, you Boerags - flaky puff pastry filled with a range of cheeses. can feast on Louisiana gumbo - a thick stew, Tennessee’s famous buttermilk fried chicken and New Orleans’ beignets for breakfast - Switzerland’s Spectacular Rail Journeys a signature pastry sprinkled with sugar With extraordinary rail routes and stunning Alpine views, and served with coffee. this railway escorted tour will take you to the Bernina Pass as well as tranquil Lake Constance. And if you’re a fan of chocolate and cheese, Switzerland will be a gourmet Titan Awards Winner paradise. A heady mix of European cuisines, you’ll try some Best Culinary tour fabulous dishes including traditional Raclette melted over potatoes, and gherkins and röstis - a flat hot cake made of grated potatoes and fried in hot butter.

Splendours of Morocco Enchanting River Douro Images of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos From an Arabian night dinner under the twinkling desert The tranquil Douro River meanders through the north of The variety of food is just awesome and each country has its night sky, to a Moroccan cooking class in Marrakech, there Portugal, flanked by miles of vineyards which rise in steep own mouth-watering specialities. You’ll devour Pho noodles is so much to taste and savour in Morocco. Be wowed by terraces from the shoreline. Customers who have enjoyed in Vietnam, chicken rice soup with lime in Laos and try Char the spices and smells of the markets, and sample traditional this escorted river cruise have just one tip for future kroeung sach ko in Cambodia, a delicious stir-fried lemongrass tagine and cous cous as well as drink the local wine. We’ll passengers. Bring some elasticated clothes as you’ll be beef. Highlights of this tour include seeing Angkor Wat in also explore souks and kasbahs, and snake up into the High enjoying several gourmet meals and sampling some Cambodia, the idyllic Halong Bay in Vietnam and riverside Atlas Mountains to see how luscious dates grow in such a amazing port and wines from the region. caves along the magnificent Mekong River in Laos. remarkably dry landscape.

12 13 Wildlife The Best of South Africa With four game drives at Mala Mala and Antarctic Adventure Did you know that there are over another at Mkhuze Game Reserve, there will A place unlike anywhere else, the white wilderness and sheer be lots of opportunities to catch sight of the one million different species of untouched grandeur of Antarctica will leave you speechless. Big Five. Head to an ostrich farm and also be Aside from its surrealistic landscape, the Antarctic Peninsula animals in Africa - the heaviest wowed by the penguins at Boulder’s Beach. is rich in wildlife, with an array of comical penguin species being majestic elephants? A country of such superlatives, choosing - you may spot young gentoo and chinstrap penguins Or that Costa Rica contains South Africa’s highlights is not easy. From a chasing their parents! Look for whales and countless sea 5% of the world’s biodiversity? magical dawn and a Garden Route road birds, plus Weddell and leopard seals hauled out on icebergs Watching animals in their trip to a traditional barbecue (braai) and a or feeding on the vast supplies of krill and squid, as you bird’s-eye view of the city from the top of natural habitat is a once-in-a- cruise through the Great White Continent. Table Mountain, this is a magical tour. lifetime experience. Here are some of our best wildlife escorted tours.

Titan Awards Winner Best for Wildlife

Wild Borneo Get ready for a wild adventure to the rivers and rainforests of Borneo. We’ll breathe in the thick, humid forests and spy a variety of wildlife. Explore gardens of exotic flowers and climb into ancient tree canopies. Search for proboscis monkeys and pygmy elephants as we leisurely cruise remote rivers. And discover how centres are caring for the orang-utan and the world’s smallest bear. Natural Wonders of Costa Rica A tangled jungle of eco-wonderland swathed in palm-fringed beaches and enchanting cloud forests - Costa Rica is perfect for those with an appreciation for the natural world. If you want to see a remarkable variety of animals, birds and Icelandic Adventure insects, then Costa Rica is the perfect way to channel your Glaciers to geysers, waterfalls to woodlands, Reykjavík and inner David Attenborough. There are 500 different species back. We circle this remarkable island nation and take in the here. From the tiny red-eyed tree frog and cute sloths, to the strange geothermal landscape of Námaskarð, bubbling with elusive jaguar, the wildlife in Costa Rica is just mind-blowing. sulphuric mud springs. Marvel at the epic beauty of the enormous glaciers, waterfalls and national parks and spot whales and dolphins, as well as puffins, arctic foxes and Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands Icelandic horses grazing in the vast open wilderness. Where snow-capped volcanic peaks jostle with Amazonian jungle and rich heritage can be found even within the Wild India remote Andean highlands. This is Ecuador: compact Discover India’s hidden national parks and sanctuaries - yet completely captivating, and certainly one of South Wild India takes you into the heart of the parks said America’s most exciting and rewarding countries. Top off to have inspired Rudyard Kipling’s ‘The Jungle Book’. your trip with a cruise through Darwin’s Galapagos Islands. Ten safari adventures across a trio of parks (Kanha, Pench The archipelago is home to unique wildlife that has evolved and Tadoba) means you’ll have plenty of opportunity to over millennia - a visit to these astounding islands is the spot tigers, monkeys, leopards, sloth bears and more. ultimate adventure for any nature lover.

14 15 Epic Adventure Across Canada This escorted tour to Canada boasts a stellar line-up of big-name cities - plus natural highlights like Niagara Falls What does adventure mean to you? Is it stepping into the unknown and and the Canadian Rockies (which you’ll travel through experiencing new things? Or perhaps it’s about fulfilling your wildest aboard the luxurious Rocky Mountaineer train). Perfect for travel dreams and going on a journey of discovery. We’ve some epic first-timers, you’re sure to tick off some wishlist-worthy adventures that take in the land, sea and air with a sprinkling of history, highlights as you travel the breadth of the Great White a dusting of wildlife and whole heap of amazing… North, enjoying the fantastic wildlife, awe-inspiring landscapes and world-famous hospitality along the way.

Tracks of Africa With breathtaking natural wonders, beautiful coastal Titan Awards Winner Best for Epic Adventure towns and cities, and abundant wildlife, Southern Africa is bountiful in its treasures. On this epic adventure, we’ll photograph spectacular scenery along the Garden Route, take high tea in Cape Town (with Table Mountain as a backdrop), and travel in sumptuous style onboard a restored vintage train, taking in views of winelands, mountains and plateaux along the way. Journeying north, we’ll spot hippos wallowing in Botswana’s Chobe River and feel nature’s full force at Victoria Falls.

Panama Canal Cruise with Central America Sailing along the Panama Canal isn’t all about magnificent locks; its construction also included vast lakes that have since grown into successful sanctuaries for hundreds of animal and plant species. On this cruise we’ll sail from Florida to California by way of the Canal itself, calling at fascinating stops as we go. The Dutch island of Aruba in the sparkling Caribbean is first, before a number of Central American treasures including wildlife-rich Costa Rica and the colonial wonders of Puerto Vallarta.

Grand Tour of South America The mysterious Inca city of Machu Picchu. Breathtaking The Best of Australia Iguazu Falls. The stunning lake-lands of Chile and Argentina. A country as big as your imagination, Australia has it all: Exhilarating Rio de Janeiro. Our epic journey through cosmopolitan cities, a reef-fringed coastline, terracotta four South American countries covers myriad iconic sites. deserts and ancient rainforest. This epic introductory tour But aside from the heady highlights, there’s a rich culture ticks off icons like Uluru, the Great Barrier Reef, Sydney and colonial elegance to unearth - and some of the most Harbour and the Great Ocean Road. We’ll take things at amenable locals you’ll meet on your . Soak it all up a leisurely pace, so you can fully appreciate each stop - with a glass of the local firewater and an empanada or two. there’ll be time to meet kangaroos and koalas in Adelaide, Awe-inspiring National Parks for example, and to relax on Queensland’s famous beaches. Vast canyons, bizarre rock formations, rugged arches and Grand Tour of Italy sky-scraping spires all feature on this adventure through the Savour every flavour of Italy on our all-encompassing American West. Travelling from Colorado through the wide escorted tour of Italy, from the cultural highlights of the north open landscapes of Arizona, Utah, Wyoming and South to the carefree coasts in the south. Starting in the marshland- Dakota, we’ll cover eight spectacular US national parks, turned-masterpiece Venice, we’ll sweep through the lyrical including Yellowstone, Arches and Grand Canyon. We’re in landscapes of the Italian countryside. Stopping in ancient the spiritual homelands of the Navajo and Cheyenne, so Rome and Sicily, sipping a glass of red overlooking beautiful we’ll also gain an insight into Native American culture and Siena, seeing the ruins of Pompeii - you’ll be indulging in the tradition as our journey unfolds. Italian way of life faster than you can say ‘buongiorno’.

16 17 Culture

To really get under the skin of a country is to India’s Golden Triangle understand its culture and its people. Steeped in Immerse yourselves in the chaotic but mesmerising India. history and tradition, diverse cultures and beliefs An ancient land steeped in centuries of tradition and spiritual belief you’ll be stunned by the vibrancy of are what make each destination so individually sacred sites and colourful festivals. This escorted tour to Mexico’s Mayan Trail unique. It’s also what makes travel so exciting… India combines the three cities of the ‘Golden Triangle’ Emerald jungles, sapphire-blue waters and powdery white with a couple of days in Ranthambore National Park. sands meet towering ancient temples and colonial towns in Journeying in a loop from Delhi, you’ll tick off highlights the captivating country of Mexico. But a trip here is just as including the Taj Mahal and the forts and pink-hued much about its fascinating history and culture as its idyllic palaces of Jaipur. landscapes. Our escorted tour of Mexico will have you reaching for your sombrero as we comb through spectacular Mayan sites, uncovering the history of Mexico’s ancient people - the Zapotecs, Mixtecs, and Aztecs - and the

Titan Awards Winner influence of Spanish settlers. Best for Culture

Essential Vietnam and Cambodia Discover the heart of Indochina as you explore Vietnam and Cambodia. Your adventure begins in Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital. From here, you’ll cruise around UNESCO-listed Halong Bay, stroll through Hoi An’s old town, visit the Cu Chi Tunnels and explore the Mekong Delta. Next up is Cambodia. You’ll spend three nights in Siem Reap, gateway to the Khmer temples at Angkor. As well as temple- hopping, you’ll sail across Tonlé Sap Lake and visit an artisan crafts collective. Lucerne and the Legends of Uzbekistan - Jewel of the Silk Road Starting in romantic Lucerne, we’ll explore Mount Rigi by mountain railway, and Lake Lucerne by boat, surrounded by Samarkand. Bukhara. Khiva. The names conjure up images some of the most stunning scenes of Switzerland. We then of ‘Arabian Nights’, Eastern exoticism and caravans crossing take to the Rhine, where enchanting landscapes, including the Red Desert to bring silks, spices and jewels to the the nearby Black Forest, have fuelled legends of beautiful bazaars of the Near East. Our journey through Uzbekistan sirens and fairytales of witches and wolves. The river banks follows the Silk Road route, exploring the mosques, are the perfect location for great towns to flourish, and we palaces, museums and madrasahs of these crossroad cities. enjoy several alluring spots steeped in historical character Our adventure also takes us through the dramatic desert culminating in Cologne. scenery of remote Karakalpakstan and reveals the grand tombs of the Biblical prophet Daniel and medieval Essence of Japan warrior-emperor Tamerlane. Ancient and ultra-modern sit shoulder to shoulder in Japan. Sicily Jewel of the Mediterranean On this escorted tour explore high-paced cities, hushed shrines and temples, and serene gardens. We’ll attend a Sicily is home to a unique mix of culture borne of years of traditional tea ceremony, learn a little about geisha and foreign domination. From the Phoenicians to the Bourbons, samurai culture, catch a glimpse of Mount Fuji and whizz each has left an architectural stamp on the island - between cities on the sleek, slick Shinkansen (bullet train). culminating in a jumble of historic sites in Palermo, Monreale We travel in spring, when cherry blossoms and hydrangea and utterly charming Syracuse. As we circle the island, we’ll bloom, and autumn, when maple trees are a blaze of fiery also seek out some of Sicily’s other treasures, including the red and orange. Valley of the Temples, and postcard-pretty Taormina.

18 19 March April Iceland February March is an ideal time to visit the stunning country of Iceland as usually January Borneo the extreme weather has passed by This time of the year is a shoulder this time but the Northern Lights Australia season in Borneo after the are still at their best. The other Head Down Under and you can enjoy a dose of sunshine monsoons, so there is a good advantage of travelling in March in the depths of winter. While everyone back home is chance of dry weather. It also is that it’s still considered low season and therefore you’ll wrapped up, you’ll be snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef, makes it a perfect time to visit, Japan strolling Sydney’s sunny streets and photographing the red as the rainforest is lush and the beat the crowds making for rock of Uluru against a cornflower-blue sky. wildlife abundant. Crowds are a more relaxing experience. Cherry blossom hits full bloom in early April, decorating fewer, too, which makes visiting city streets, parks and temple gardens with clouds of pink popular attractions like the petals. As well as seeing the country’s ancient shrines, orang-utan rehabilitation centre tea houses and modern malls, join the locals and picnic in Sepilok, a lot easier. beneath the branches of a blossom tree.

May July Canada June Throughout the year the landscapes The Amalfi Coast Madagascar August change to reflect the different seasons and after a cold June is a wonderful time to visit Sorrento Madagascar is best Kenya hard winter, spring sees temperatures beginning to rise, and the Amalfi Coast. Think lemon groves with explored in July as the August in Kenya is when the great wildlife and the country come alive again with flora and fauna. succulent fruit that are used to create Limoncello temperatures have dropped extravaganza of the Wildebeest Migration takes place And on Across Canada - voted the Ultimate Titan tour in aperitif and beautiful views across the shimmering to a pleasant level and it’s in the Masai Mara, there is no better time to be here. our recent Titan Awards - you will experience it all. From the bay of Naples with Vesuvius in the background and dry which makes for ideal On our Kenya Tracks and Trails tour you should also West to the East Coast, spring slowly makes its way around, the magical island of Capri. trekking conditions in the get spectacular views of Mt Kilimanjaro, too, from as colours begin to bloom and lakes begins to thaw. rainforests. The rainforests Amboseli National Park. are teeming with animals and activity and there is also the added bonus that humpback whales set up base off the coast of Ifaty at this time of year.

September Vietnam & October December New England, USA Cambodia November New England is famous for its fall colours which begin Weather-wise, October is turning mid-September, when foliage across the Germany one of the best months region’s 13 states explodes into a riot of russet, ochre India Warming glühwein, cobbled streets to visit Indochina. You’ll and gold. It makes a glorious backdrop to the pretty glowing with fairy lights, wooden chalets avoid the high humidity and November is a wonderful time to college towns, clapboard houses and steeple-topped hawking stollen cake and - monsoon rains, and enjoy discover the Central India Nature churches - a dream for photographers. nowhere does Christmas markets quite slightly cooler temperatures Reserves as the unbearable summer like Germany. A river cruise along the across Vietnam and temperatures have subsided. November Rhine is a great way to see a handful of the Cambodia. As the rainy is often the month of Diwali in India and finest market towns (including Cologne, season will have just ended, it’s a wonderful privilege to experience Koblenz and Rüdesheim) in one trip. you’ll also be able to see the build-up to the most each country at its greenest sacred of Hindu festivals. and lushest.

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20 21 Awards news Titan’s Hall of Fame Celebrating some our most Simply the best dedicated travellers

During a time when we’re all having to postpone our travel plans, we wanted to celebrate Our 100 most loyal customers, have travel and the remarkable destinations we feature the taken 3378 holidays between them! world over. Earlier this year, the very first Titan Awards shone a spotlight on our top 35 tours across five categories, as nominated by our travel experts. That’s a staggering 34 tours Over 700 Titan customers took part and voted for their on average per person. favourite entries in each category. Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate and vote. We have 2766 customers who How many of them have you travelled on? have travelled with us over 10 times!

Wow! Seeing Across Canada win the Ultimate Titan Tour just goes to show how amazing this holiday really is. I cannot recommend Canada enough and travelling from east to west exposes travellers to Robert Snary Lesley Spencer as much of the country as possible. It’s brilliant. Phil, Product Manager What has been your favourite Has been on a staggering 23 Titan holiday, and why? European escorted tours with us “This isn’t a fair question “I love travelling in Europe! as every holiday is fantastic, It is a continent so rich in but I have had so many great history, culture and architecture trips and each one is different and it has such a wonderful and has its own highlights.” variety of scenery.”

Ready to plan Reevoo publishes genuine holiday reviews and ratings your escorted tour? from verified Titan would book with us again travellers. If you’ve If you’ve been inspired by our Escorted Tour Guide travelled with us, we’d love it if you and all the remarkable destinations that we can take could share your you to, then do get in touch with our expert travel experiences. Based on reviews in the past 18 months advisors who can help choose the right escorted holiday for you. Got a specific question about one of our holidays? Visit the relevant itinerary page on our website and look out for Reevoo’s ‘Ask a traveller’ symbol. With first-hand experience, the knowledge of past Titan customers is invaluable.

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