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2018 VOLUME 4 - FALL/HOLIDAY SEASON TOURS AND 2019 CRUISES • Victoria BC • Arctic • Southwest USA • Hawaii • Bermuda • Mexico • Costa Rica • Cuba • European Stay-Put Holidays • • Cruises Worldwide • Coach Tours PROUDLY CANADIAN FOR 40 YEARS inside front cover_Layout 1 4/2/2018 10:03 AM Page 1

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TORONTO 225 Eglinton Avenue West INCLUSIONS FOR ALL TOURS M4R 1A9 (416) 322-1500 • Round-trip transportation between your home OTTAWA and the airport (from many Canadian cities) 392 Richmond Road K2A OE8 • All airfare, all taxes and fuel surcharges. (613) 722-9400 (Airline baggage fees are not included). HAMILTON 151 York Blvd. Suite 204 • Carefully selected accommodation as described for L8R 3M2 each tour, including hotel taxes, gratuities (905) 577-1500 and luggage handling 100 Wharncliffe Road South • Guided touring and entrance fees, N6J 2K3 (519) 433-2300 as described for each tour MONTREAL • Meals, as listed for each tour 1828 Sherbrooke Street West H3H 1E4 • ALL gratuities including guides, drivers (514) 344-4500 and cruise ship staff (where applicable) VANCOUVER (BURNABY) 6450 Roberts St. Suite 110 • Comprehensive insurance plan (health while V5G 4E1 outside Canada, cancellation, trip interruption, (604) 647-0100 loss of luggage, etc.) CALGARY 215 -11012 Macleod Trail S.E. • Services of one of our cheerful, experienced escorts T2J 6A5 (403) 225-2900 • All prices guaranteed in Canadian funds!

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TO BOOK Phone the office nearest you to reserve your space. Within 7 days, send in the enclosed registration form, along with a deposit of $300 per person for regular tours, or $700 per person for tours including a cruise. $75 of this is a non-refundable administration fee. Balance of payment is due 60 days prior to departure for regular tours, 90 days prior to departure for tours including a cruise, train or entry visa. Make all payments by cheque, by final payment date, deduct $50! www.seniordiscoverytours.ca contents_Layout 1 4/2/2018 9:36 AM Page 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS Recap of Fall Tours (Previous Brochure) 2 Other European Stay-Put Holidays Costa Del Sol 48 (by Air) Portugal 2-Centre Holiday 50 Holiday Season in Victoria BC 4 Spain & Portugal - 2 Centre All-Inclusive 52 Holiday Season in Southern California 6 Fall in Provence (Southern ) 54 Grand Tour of Arizona 8 Greece Seaside Holiday 56 Holiday Season in Arizona 10 Magical Malta 58 Holiday Season in the Southwest USA 12 Dubrovnik and the Adriatic Coast 60 Holiday Season - Nashville / 14 Las Vegas Show Tour 16 London, England and Combinations Mexico’s Copper Canyon by Train 18 London Show Tour 62 England’s Christmas Splendour 64 North America (by coach) London, and 66 Fall Colours in Quebec 20 Autumn Splendour 22 Cruise Recap - Summer and Fall 2018 68 Cape Cod 24 New Cruises - Winter and Spring 2019 New York - October or Holiday Season 26 8-Day Caribbean Cruise 70 Show Tour in Branson, Missouri 28 Southern Caribbean Cruise 72

Sunshine Destinations Eastern Caribbean Cruise 74 Hawaii 3-Island Tour 30 Hawaiian Island Cruise 76 Bermuda - November / Holiday Season 32 Partial Panama Canal Cruise 78 Costa Rica - Adventure & All-Inclusive 34 Full Panama Canal Cruise 80 South America Cruise and Tour 82 Cuba 3-Centre Tour 36 New Zealand Cruise and Sydney 84 Italy Stay-Put Holidays Arctic and Spitsbergen Cruise 86 Southern Italy - October / Holiday Season 38 Indian Ocean Cruise 88 Tuscany Stay-Put 40 Persian Gulf Cruise and Tour 90 Umbria (Perugia) 42 Orient Explorer Cruise 92 Sicily - 2 Centre Holiday 44 Rhine Cruise - Amsterdam to Switzerland 94 Sicily and Malta 46 Tulip Time Cruise - Holland & 96 Seven Country Danube Cruise 98

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2018 SUMMER / FALL TOURS (PREVIOUS BROCHURE SUMMARY) Below is a summary of our 2018 summer and fall multi-stop tours in North America and , and our Exotic Tours to the rest of the world, that appeared in our previous brochures. Should you wish a detailed description of any of these tours, please call our office. Prices listed are based on double occupancy, Toronto departures. CANADA AND THE U.S.A. BEAUTIFUL B.C. ANd THE ROCkIES - Summer and Fall departures - $4197 VANCOUVER ISLANd (gRIzzLIES ANd wHALES) - September departures - $4597 ROCkY MOUNTAINEER RAIL TOUR - Summer and Fall departures - from $5297 THE MARITIMES - Summer and Fall departures - $4397 NEwFOUNdLANd ANd LABRAdOR - Summer and Fall departures - $4397 wEST COAST RAIL ANd SEA - September 2 - from $5997 CALIFORNIA HERE wE COME - October 4 - $5797 SPECTACULAR SOUTHwEST - October 5 - $5497 NASHVILLE TO NEw ORLEANS - October 5 - $5397

BRITAIN AND LONdON SHOw TOUR - August 20 - $4397 NORTHERN ANd CENTRAL ENgLANd - September 8 - $4797 dEVON ANd CORNwALL - September 16 - $5797 RAILROAdS ANd wATERwAYS OF BRITAIN - September 2 - $5197 CHANNEL ISLANdS ANd LONdON - September departures - $4497 ALL AROUNd IRELANd - September departures - from $4797 ANd IRELANd - September 7 - $5997

ITALY, FRANCE, GREECE AND THE MEDITERRANEAN GRAND TOUR OF ITALY - September departures - from $5497 HILLTOP TOwNS OF ITALY plus ROME and VENICE - October 4 - $5797 SORRENTO ANd AMALFI COAST - October departures - $4797 ITALIAN RIVIERA ANd TUSCANY - October departures - $5497 ITALIAN RIVIERA, TUSCANY ANd FRANCE’S COTE d’AzUR - October 1 - $5397 SwISS ALPS ANd ITALIAN LAkES - September departures - from $5897 ROMANTIC EUROPE (FROM PARIS TO ROME) - September 23 - $6597 FRANCE wINE TOUR - September 25 - $5197 SOUTHERN FRANCE ANd PARIS - September 27 - $5397 MAgICAL ISLANdS OF gREECE - September 20 - $5997 gLORIOUS gREECE wITH CRUISE - September 28 - $5997 ISRAEL - THE HOLY LANd - October 27 - $6597 MAgNIFICENT MOROCCO - October 8 - $4397

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THE REST OF EUROPE AND THE MEDITERREAN THE POPPY TRAIL (HISTORIC BATTLEFIELdS) - September 29 - $5997 ICELANd - September departures - $7997 gRANd RAIL TOUR OF SwITzERLANd - September 10 - $8497 PRAgUE, VIENNA ANd BUdAPEST - September departures - from $5197 AUSTRIA - 2 CENTRE HOLIdAY - September 30 - $5797 BUdAPEST SPA HOLIdAY - October 21 - $5497 CROATIA, SLOVENIA ANd VENICE - September 20 and October 4 - $5197 ESTONIA, LATVIA ANd LITHUANIA - September 9 - $4397 BARCELONA ANd CATALONIA - September 18 - $5197 gRANd TOUR OF PORTUgAL - September 23 - $4997 SPAIN ANd PORTUgAL - TOUR ANd STAY-PUT - September 24 - $5197

EXOTIC TOURS (SOUTH AMERICA, ASIA, AFRICA & SOUTH PACIFIC) PERU - October 12 - $7997 SPECIAL VALUE ECUAdOR AdVENTURE - November 6 - $4797 gALAPAgOS CRUISE ANd ECUAdOR - October 21 - $8497 CHINA, YANgTzE CRUISE ANd HONg kONg - September 10 - $7997 VIETNAM, CAMBOdIA ANd LAOS - November 6 - $8997 BORNEO, MALAYSIA ANd SINgAPORE - November 12 - $7397 INCREdIBLE INdIA - October 14 - $6397 SOUTHERN INdIA ANd SRI LANkA - November 12 - $6797 RUSSIA, SIBERIA ANd MONgOLIA - September 6 - $11197 CENTRAL ASIA (SILk ROAd) - October 17 - $7997 gEORgIA ANd ARMENIA - September 16 - $5797 AUSTRALIA ANd NEw zEALANd - October 20 - $13997 SOUTH AFRICA - September and October departures - $11797 TANzANIA SAFARI - November 6 - $10797

WALKING TOURS) wALkINg IN SOUTH ANd THE COTSwOLdS - August 26 - $4997 wALkINg IN PROVENCE ANd THE FRENCH RIVIERA - October 11 - $6597 wALkINg THE FRENCH ANd ITALIAN ALPS - September 27 - $6397

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HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: • Flights with Air Canada • Superior accommodation as described • 11 full breakfasts, 1 light Christmas breakfast and a Christmas Day Brunch • 5 dinners and 3 lunches (including C(inhcrliusdtminags Canhdr iNstmewa sY eaanrds Ndienwn eYresa arns d Christmas and New Years cdeilnenberarst iaonds celebrations) • High Tea at Abkhazi Gardens in • High Tea at Butchart Gardens • Many guided excursions (see next page) Victoria, BC • All tour inclusions on the inside cover

Join us on this special Holiday tour in British Columbia’s capital, Victoria, which boasts • 13 DAYS • DECEMBER 21 - JANUARY 2 Canada’s mildest winter and the fastest growing retirement community in the country. Victoria lies in a beautiful natural setting on Vancouver Buildings, downtown and Empress Hotel. The hotel has an Island, surrounded by hills and overlooking the snow-clad indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, exercise room, billiards and Olympic mountains. This charming, gracious city has games room, an onsite restaurant and lounge, gift shop, somehow managed to retain the atmosphere of a seaside guest laundry facilities, free wireless internet and a free resort. With its turn-of-the-century buildings and tweed shuttle service that runs from the hotel to the downtown and wool shops, you might be inclined to think Victoria is core for the exclusive convenience of hotel guests. a transplanted corner of Britain! It is a wonderful city for All hotel rooms have a flat screen TV, quality robes, safe, those who love to walk, and active seniors with an iron / ironing board and complimentary newspaper. appetite for adventure will find a vast array of delightful side trips at their disposal (in addition to the many Three types of rooms are offered: included in our program). The “Standard Room” has two double beds, microwave, Christmas in Downtown Victoria is a festive time of year small fridge, coffee maker, kettle, dishes and utensils. with roaming carolers, trolley rides, parades and special The “Studio Suite” is ideal for couples or singles, with a events. We will enjoy the season in style, with a special comfortable seating area and a fully equipped kitchen, High Tea at Abkhazi Gardens, a Christmas Brunch, a dining table and chairs. The bedroom with a queen size Christmas Dinner and a special New Year’s Eve Dinner bed is set apart with a partition wall. and celebrations. So this Christmas don’t bother with your passport, exchange rates or bottled water and come with The “One Bedroom Suites” have a separate bedroom us to the jewel of the North Pacific – Victoria! (2 twins or 1 king bed) and living room. Your home away from home experience is complimented by a full kitchen Our hotel in Victoria will be the Royal Scot Hotel & Suites. and dining room. This superior Canada Select 4-star, AAA 3-diamond hotel is perfectly located one block from the Inner Harbour and *** This tour is suitable for the active traveller within easy walking distance to the BC Parliament. who can walk fairly long distances.

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Included Excursions and Events in Victoria

1. A sightseeing tour of Victoria including a visit of the beautiful Abkhazi Gardens for Afternoon Tea.

2. A walking tour of Victoria’s fabled downtown area with an entertaining local guide.

3. Enjoy the magic of Christmas at the famous Butchart Gardens. Take in the spectacle of tens of thousands of coloured lights combined with the natural beauty of this world renowned garden, which features the ever- popular Twelve Days of Christmas displays. Afternoon Tea is included at the Gardens. Today we also visit the Victoria Butterfly Gardens, an indoor tropical paradise which also features tropical fish and birds, ornate plants and an exquisite orchid display.

4. A guided tour of The Robert Bateman Centre - an exhibit of original works by the world’s greatest wildlife artist. This collection is the largest ever assembled for public view.

5. We visit the world-renowned Royal BC Museum – complete with a turn-of-the-century replica town completely decorated for Christmas. A highlight will be the IMAX Theatre presentation.

6. Chinatown by Night – we walk through Fan Tan Alley and enjoy the tales of a local guide. Dinner is included at a traditional Chinese restaurant in the heart of Chinatown.

7. Miniature World is one of Victoria’s most popular attractions. We view over 85 exciting miniature dioramas and displays, including the World’s Largest Dollhouses circa 1880, the Great Canadian Railway, one of the world’s largest model railways, the World of Dickens, Olde London Towne of 1670, and much more.

8. We travel to Chemainus for lunch and a special Holiday Show performance at the Chemainus Theatre.

9. A Special Christmas Day Brunch with all the trimmings at our hotel.

10. Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve Dinners and celebrations!

COST per person, double occupancy, from Toronto, Montreal or Ottawa Standard Room - $3497 Studio Suite - $3647 One Bedroom Suite - $3797

Single Supplements Standard Room - $590. Studio Suite - $690. One Bedroom Suite - $790.

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HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: • Flights with Air Canada • First Class hotels • Breakfast daily (8 full American breakfasts and 7 Continental Buffet breakfasts) • 8 dinners and 3 lunches (including Candlelight Pavilion, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dinners, New Years Eve Dinner and celebrations) • Rose Bowl Parade • All tour inclusions on the inside cover Christmas and COST: • per person, double occupancy, from New Years in Toronto, Montreal or Winnipeg - $4997 • Single Supplement - $1290 Southern California • Ottawa or Halifax add $90 • Edmonton or Calgary - deduct $100 (Rose Bowl Parade) • Vancouver - deduct $200

Southern California - so much to do and see, an excellent climate year-round and the 16 DAYS • DECEMBER 19 - JANUARY 3 spectacular scenery of coastline and desert. This holiday begins in , with a guided tour through some of the famous areas like Beverly Hills and of the Pacific. In the evening the town becomes a magical Hollywood, and also to the world-famous Getty Museum - oasis with thousands of tiny white lights twinkling in the a treasure house of art featuring many European masters! palm trees. Our hotel, the Marina Inn, is a charming, informal hotel with a relaxed atmosphere. It is perfectly Then it’s off to Palm Springs for a 4-night stay at the situated near the yacht-filled marina, surrounded by the lovely located right in the Palm Mountain Resort & Spa many shops and restaurants of the town. The spacious heart of downtown. This city in the desert, popular for its’ rooms all have a view of the harbour and are equipped healing mineral waters, became a retreat for many with satellite TV, fridge, coffee-making facilities and a Hollywood stars. Surrounded by splendid mountains, balcony or patio. The hotel has a heated swimming pool. canyons and palm trees, its’ unique location allows it to Although there is no restaurant at the hotel, there are remain warm and balmy year-round. many within a 2-minute walk. Next it’s off to the glittering California Riviera, and the There will be many holiday events included in our tour, beautiful seaside town of Dana Point for an 10-night stay. and to welcome the New Year we will enjoy our reserved Located half-way between Los Angeles and , seats at the Rose Bowl Parade with prime seating to view Dana Point is set in a natural cove bound on one side by the floats in Pasadena! dramatic cliffs and on the other by the clear blue waters

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Tentative Itinerary for Southern California Day 1: Los Angeles. We depart for Los Angeles, where we lights. The Festival of Lights here has other seasonal are met and transferred to our hotel in central LA. touches as well, including romantic carriage rides through the freshly fallen “snow”. This is a spectacular location Day 2: Los Angeles / Palm Springs. Our full-day guided tour of LA begins with a visit to the Getty Center - home to for our delicious and bountiful Christmas Dinner. one of the world’s largest art collections! Our guided tour Day 8: Dana Point at Leisure. On days of leisure enjoy the will touch upon its art, unique architecture and gardens seaside charm of Dana Point. Stroll through the harbour, which offer a breathtaking view of the Santa Monica go on a whale watching cruise, visit Catalina Island, or Mountains and the ocean! We continue to downtown LA hike the many trails that take you along the coast, beaches and Olivera Street (oldest section of LA), Beverly Hills, and bluffs that overlook the Pacific Ocean. Your Tour Sunset Boulevard, a visit to the Farmers’ Market and a Manager will be on hand with suggestions. walk along the Hollywood Walk of Fame! After our tour we Day 9: Coastal Tour. A full-day guided tour of the proceed to Palm Springs in time for the colourful weekly California Riviera, including Laguna and Newport Beach. Street Fair filled with craft stalls and food stands. In Newport we will enjoy a leisurely cruise in the harbour Day 3: Palm Springs. On our guided tour of Palm Springs followed by a visit to Sherman’s Gardens – a horticultural we see the spectacular homes of some of the movie stars museum of the flora of this region. who live here, along with some of the beautiful natural Day 10: Dana Point at Leisure highlights this area is known for (including the famous Indian Canyon). The Coachella Valley is known as the Date Day 11: Mission San Juan. A leisurely tour to the historic Capital so, if possible, we will visit a Date Ranch. Later, we Mission San Juan Capistrano, known as one of the largest will take the tramway to the summit of Mount San Jacinto and most important of the 18th century Franciscan for the glorious views of Palm Springs and its desert setting. missions. After touring the mission we will take a walk through historic downtown San Juan Capistrano. Day 4: Palm Springs at Leisure. At leisure. Perhaps visit Sunnylands Center and Gardens - a retreat for many Day 12: San Diego. San Diego is the birthplace of political leaders and celebrities, or ride the tram at the California! Our full-day guided tour takes us through the Living Desert and Museum through its unique wildlife and city’s old and new - Point Loma, Cabrillo National botanical park. Monument, Mission Bay as well as a walking tour of Old Town (where the first Europeans settled), which today is Day 5: Palm Springs. We take a ride on the world's largest rich with historical architecture, museums, artisans, rotating tram car. It travels over two miles along the galleries and more. A waterfront lunch is included today. breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon, transporting us to the pristine wilderness of Mt. San Jacinto State Park. Day 13. Happy New Year! Outlet malls abound along the Afternoon at leisure. coast which vary from the average to high end. We will visit one of them today. This evening we enjoy a special Day 6: Dana Point / Christmas Eve. We depart our desert New Years Eve Dinner, with party favours, champagne and oasis for our coastal gem. En route we will enjoy a special celebrations! Holiday Show performance with lunch at the Candlelight Pavilion Theatre. After the show we head to Dana Point, Day 14: New Years Day / Rose Bowl! Today we attend, with where a fine Christmas Eve dinner awaits us - specially reserved prime seating, the New Year’s Rose Bowl Parade - prepared and inspired by Viennese Chef Hans! the most famous parade in the U.S. After the parade we will enjoy an upfront and personal viewing of the floats Day 7: Dana Point / Christmas Day. We will have an that were featured in the parade! orientation tour of the area, and then enjoy the heavenly voices of the “Christmas Belles”, who will perform Day 15: Dana Point at Leisure. A day at leisure to enjoy the specially for our group. After the performance we proceed California Riviera. Our Farewell Dinner is this evening. to Riverside’s historic Mission Inn, which is transformed Day 16: Home. Air Canada takes us home. into a breathtaking holiday village by 3.6 million brilliant Senior Discovery Tours 7 ariztour_Layout 1 4/2/2018 9:29 AM Page 1

HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: • Flights with Air Canada Rouge • First Class hotels • Full breakfast daily • 10 dinners Grand Tour • All tour inclusions on the inside cover COST: of Arizona • per person, double occupancy, plus Las Vegas from Toronto - $4797 • Single Supplement - $1290 • Montreal, Ottawa or Halifax - add $90 • Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary or Vancouver - deduct $100

• Tucson • Phoenix • Grand Canyon • Las Vegas 15 DAYS • NOVEMBER 1 - 15 Spectacular scenery, arid desert lands, a clear sunny climate with very low humidity, the fascinating Spanish and Indian cultures, the romantic allure of the Old West than 300 days of sunshine every year, the beautiful and an easy-going lifestyle are just a few of the reasons climate here makes it the perfect place to enjoy the why Arizona has become such a popular resort area. outdoors. In addition the desert, lush with Saguaro and Prickly Pear cactus, and the nearby Superstition On this tour we begin with four days in Tucson - the “City Mountains offer an incredible diversity of wildlife. of Sunshine”, whose cultural mix of Wild Western, Spanish, Mexican and Indian cultures is colourful and After our stay in Phoenix we explore Northern Arizona. fascinating. Tucson lies in a valley flanked by high hills, Highlights include visits to the stunning “Red Rock” and is known for its flourishing beauty of the surrounding monoliths of Sedona, the extraordinary “Spiral Rock Sonoran Desert. Arches” of Antelope Canyon and, last but not least, the majestic Grand Canyon. Our next five-night stop is in Phoenix. Located in the “Valley of The Sun” just a short distance from Scottsdale, After experiencing nature's breathtaking beauty we travel the city is rich in arts and culture, with a wide array of to the desert playground of Las Vegas - a lively way to end sumptuous restaurants and culinary delights. With more our tour!

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Tentative Itinerary for Grand Tour of Arizona

Day 1: Tucson. We depart for Phoenix. Upon arrival we Days 8 & 9: Phoenix. Two days of leisure in which to soak transfer to our hotel in Tucson (about a 2 hour drive). This up some sun, swim, shop or just explore more of the Valley evening is our Welcome Dinner. of the Sun. Your Tour Manager will offer suggestions. A wonderful western BBQ, with live country and western Day 2: Tucson. We have a full day of sightseeing in and music is included one of these evenings. around Tucson. We see the city sights first and then on to Sabino Canyon, a desert oasis in the foothills of the Santa Day 10: Sedona / Flagstaff. A very scenic day as we first Catalina Mountains. The highlight here will be a tram tour visit Oak Creek Canyon, enjoying views of the marvellous through the stunning canyon. strands of red rocks, and beautiful streams and valleys. Then we stop in Sedona - a lovely artist colony town Day 3: Tombstone / Tucson. We first visit the old western known for its magnificent red rock formations. We will copper mining town of Bisbee, which has many of its enjoy a trolley tour of the most fantastic sights, and learn original 19th century buildings, and an enormous open pit about the Western movies made here as well as Native copper mine to view. Then we proceed to Tombstone, American history. After our tour we proceed to Flagstaff. where the exhibits include the OK Corral as it appeared in the 1880s, when Wyatt Earp had his famous gunfight. An Day 11: Grand Canyon / Flagstaff. Today we visit the entertaining guide in period costume will bring the town fantastic Grand Canyon, one of the Great Natural Wonders to life with fascinating stories of the Old West! of the World. The canyon is 15 miles wide, a mile deep and formed over millions of years by the erosion of the Day 4: Tuscon. We travel through beautiful Saguaro Colorado River. The most wondrous aspect of the canyon National Park to the Sonora Desert Museum, a unique zoo is that the walls change hue with every change of light for the animals and birds that live in the desert, and also from sunrise to sunset. There are plenty of scenic a botanical garden displaying the various cacti and other lookouts, so bring those cameras. We return to Flagstaff flora which inhabit the desert. Afternoon at leisure. for our overnight. Day 5: Phoenix. We transfer to Phoenix. Before we check- Day 12: Antelope Canyon / Page. On this marvellous day in at our hotel we will visit the Musical Instrument of sightseeing we pass two Indian reservations and the Museum. With state-of-the-art technology this unique vibrant Painted Desert. We enter the spectacular Antelope museum allows one to hear and feel the sounds of more Canyon and enjoy a Navajo guided jeep tour through the than 10,000 instruments from all over the world. Canyon’s petrified sand dunes - a natural marvel created Day 6: Phoenix. This area is known as the Valley of the by wind, water and sand! We overnight in Page. Sun because it receives more than 4,000 hours of Day 13: Las Vegas. We travel to Las Vegas and check into sunshine annually. Our city tour includes the beautiful our First Class hotel right on The Strip. The rest of the day campus of Arizona State University, the Capital Building is at leisure. and Camelback Mountain. We then enjoy a walking tour of Old Town Scottsdale - a great place to revisit on a free Day 14: Las Vegas. This morning we enjoy a tour of Glitter day. Gulch - the older downtown section, and also The Strip with all its theme hotels. Look out for volcanoes, This evening we enjoy a dinner and show at the Arizona pyramids, the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty. Opry Theatre. Afternoon at leisure. This evening is our Farewell Dinner. Day 7: Canyon Lake / Phoenix. Morning at leisure. This Day 15: Home. We fly home from Las Vegas. afternoon we’ll enjoy spectacular scenery as we take a boat ride on Canyon Lake, known for its interesting rock formations that resemble people and animals. Listen to the tales and legends of the area told by the salty captain.

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HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: • Flights with Air Canada Rouge • First Class hotel • Full breakfast daily • 10 dinners, including a Christmas Eve Dinner and a New Year’s Eve Dinner Christmas and Show • 1 lunch while touring, plus a Christmas Day Brunch New Years in • All tour inclusions on the inside cover COST: Scottsdale, • per person, double occupancy, from Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Arizona Edmonton or Winnipeg - $4997 • Single Supplement - $1190 Includes a 2-day excursion • Halifax - add $190 (includes a Toronto overnight en route to Arizona) to the Grand Canyon & Sedona • Vancouver or Calgary - deduct $200

On this special Holiday Season tour we will enjoy the sunshine in Scottsdale, Arizona's 18 DAYS • DECEMBER 17 - JANUARY 3 foremost resort town. Scottsdale (also known as the Valley of the Sun) is one of which runs constant loops around Old Town, just one North America's most popular vacation areas with block from the hotel. spectacular desert scenery, lakes, canyons, mountains The hotel features a full-service restaurant, lounge, bar, and 4000 hours of sunshine annually. mini-mart, state of the art exercise facility, oversized Our accommodation will be at the First Class Hilton outdoor pool, sundeck and whirlpool. The guestrooms all Garden Inn, located right in the heart of Old Town have a microwave, fridge and coffee maker. Scottsdale, within one block of Old Town’s lively For Christmas we will enjoy a special Christmas Eve pedestrian area with over 90 art galleries, boutiques, Dinner and a Christmas Day brunch at the Hilton. There cafes, bars and restaurants. It is also close to the will also be a New Years Eve dinner-show and a New Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall and the Scottsdale Center Year's Day BBQ. A number of other special meals and for the Arts, which features a wide array of live musical some fantastic excursions (including a 2-day excursion to entertainment. You can hop on the free Old Town Trolly, the Grand Canyon and Sedona) are also included.

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Included Excursions and Events in Arizona

1. A tour of Phoenix and Scottsdale. The area is called the Valley of the Sun because it receives over 4,000 hours of sunshine annually. On our tour we see the man-made lake at Tempe, the pleasant downtown area, the beautiful campus of Arizona State University, Camelback Mountain and more. We finish in Old Town Scottsdale for a walk around the pedestrian streets with art galleries, boutiques, cafes, bars and restaurants.

2. An overnight excursion to the Grand Canyon, one of the Great Natural Wonders of the World. We will have plenty of time to wander along the brink of the chasm and enjoy the various vantage points. On the way there we will visit the artists’ colony, see the incredible desert rock formations at Sedona and beautiful Oak Creek Canyon.

3. A day of spectacular scenery as we enjoy an old-fashioned paddleboat ride on Canyon Lake. We will see the interesting rock formations resembling people and animals while listening to the riverboat captain's fascinating yarns of the area and its legends. Dinner follows at the Oak Room.

4. Whisk back to a time of luxurious train travel, and step aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad - a fully-restored diesel-powered vintage train with plush coaches and open-air viewing. This four- hour excursion will take us on a 20-mile journey through 100 years of history, as well as an abundance of native fauna and flora, rugged high desert rock faces and spectacular vistas, all of which is only accessible by rail. The trip includes educational narration and a great selection of entertaining classic railroad tunes. A day to remember!

5. A visit to the internationally acclaimed Heard Museum. Millions of visitors have stepped through the graceful arches to discover the rich Native American heritage of the southwest. Exhibits include an extensive collection of jewelry, pottery, textiles, arts and crafts.

6. A visit to one of the largest Flea Markets in the southwest U.S.A.

7. An evening out to enjoy some excellent western entertainment and a western style dinner.

8. A City Christmas Lights Tour in the Phoenix area.

9. A special Christmas Eve dinner at a fine restaurant.

10. A very special Christmas Day Brunch at the Hilton Hotel, with all the trimmings.

11. New Year’s Eve at the Arizona Broadway Dinner Theatre, featuring a musical extravaganza, a fine dinner, party favours and champagne.

12. A New Year's Day BBQ dinner.

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HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: • Flights with Air Canada Rouge • First Class and moderate hotels • Breakfast daily & Christmas Day Brunch • 1 lunch & 8 dinners (with Christmas Eve dinner and a New Years Eve Gala Dinner) • Rose Bowl Parade - reserved prime seating Christmas and • All inclusions listed on the inside cover COST: • per person, double occupancy, New Years in the from Toronto, Ottawa or Montreal - $4997 • Single Supplement - $1190 • Halifax - add $190 U.S. Southwest (includes a Toronto overnight en route) • Edmonton or Winnipeg - deduct $100 Includes Rose Bowl Parade • Calgary or Vancouver - deduct $200 • Scottsdale • Grand Canyon • Las Vegas • Palm Springs • Southern California 16 DAYS • DECEMBER 20 - JANUARY 4 On this leisurely Holiday Season tour we experience the best of the American Southwest. This region boasts not canyons, splendid mountains and countless palm trees. only a dry, warm and sunny climate, but also a vibrant The town’s ideal location ensures warm sunny weather mix of diverse and picturesque corners of America with year-round. Our hotel, the Palm Mountain Resort and Spa regards to history, landscape and culture. is located in the heart of town, just steps away from the We begin with 2 nights in Las Vegas “The Entertainment famed Palm Canyon Drive abundant with great boutiques, Capital of the World”. Our hotel is the First Class Bally’s restaurants, galleries and casinos. The hotel has a Resort and Casino. Although the hotel is perfectly located whirlpool and an outdoor heated swimming pool. on “The Strip”, it has a tranquil spa area offering a Our final 4 nights will be at the seaside town of Dana variety of treatments. The outdoor pool is surrounded by Point, ideally located between Los Angeles and San Diego lush palm trees and private cabanas. on the California Riviera. It is set in a natural cove Next we head over to Flagstaff – the Gateway to the Grand between dramatic cliffs and the clear waters of the Canyon and Sedon (Red Rock Country) for a 2-night stay. Pacific - the perfect place to stroll in the parks along the shoreline and enjoy the beauty of the ocean. The town Our next 4 nights are in Scottsdale (the “Valley of the hosts a large marina with yachts and pleasure boats, Sun”), one of America’s most popular vacation areas with some offering whale watching, as well as 2 tropical-style spectacular desert scenery, canyons and mountains. Our shopping villages with many restaurants. We will stay at hotel is the First Class Hilton Garden Inn Old Town, the Marina Inn - a charming, informal hotel with a relaxed located within one block of Scottsdale Fashion Square atmosphere, perfectly situated close to the water, shops Mall and Old Town – a lively pedestrian area with art and restaurants. The spacious rooms offer either a galleries, boutiques and restaurants. balcony or patio close to the heated swimming pool. We continue to Palm Springs for a 3-night stay in this resort area that lures the rich and famous, the nature All hotels offer spacious rooms with complimentary WIFI, lover and sunshine seeker. Around Palm Springs are fitness/exercise rooms, heated outdoor pools and some have Jacuzzis. 12 Senior Discovery Tours swxmas_Layout 1 4/10/2018 11:40 AM Page 2

Tentative Itinerary for the U. S. Southwest Day 1: Departure / Las Vegas. We depart on our direct With state-of-the-art technology you can hear, see and feel flight to Las Vegas, and transfer to our hotel located right the sounds of more than 6500 instruments from all over the on “The Strip”. Our Welcome Dinner is tonight. world. Then we will enjoy some excellent western Day 2: Las Vegas Tour. We begin with a visit to scenic Red entertainment, line dancing and a western style dinner! Rock Canyon - a striking contrast to the nearby big city of Day 9: Palm Springs. A drive across the desert brings us to lights. After our scenic drive by dramatic sandstone rock Palm Springs and our centrally located hotel. formations, we return to the city and see Glitter Gulch – the Day 10: Palm Springs Tour. Morning at leisure. Our older downtown section, and “The Strip” with all its theme afternoon guided tour of Palm Springs shows us the homes hotels. Volcanoes, a spectacular water fountain show and of some of the movie stars who lived/live here, as well as replicas of the Colosseum, the Eiffel Tower and Pyramids some of the beautiful desert scenery for which this area is are just some of the many sites here! Afternoon and famous, including a walk in Indian Canyon. evening at leisure, perhaps to see one of the many shows. Day 11: Palm Springs (Aerial Tramway). This morning we Day 3: Flagstaff, Arizona. We drive across the Mojave ride the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - the world’s largest Desert past the famous Hoover Dam and beautiful Lake rotating tram car. The tram will take us more than two Mead to Flagstaff, Arizona for a 2-night stay. miles along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon, to the Day 4: Grand Canyon / Flagstaff. A full-day guided tour to pristine wilderness of Mt. San Jacinto State Park. Tram cars the magnificent Grand Canyon. There will be free time to rotate slowly, offering spectacular vistas of the valley floor wander along the brink of the chasm and marvel at the below. At the top you can enjoy two restaurants, observation spectacular views of one of the Great Natural Wonders of decks, a natural history museum, two documentary the World, whose walls change hue all day with every theaters, gift shop and over 50 miles of hiking trails. change of light! Day 12: Happy New Year / Hollywood Tour / Dana Point. We Day 5: Sedona / Oak Creek Canyon / Scottsdale. We depart our desert oasis for Los Angeles, where we will have proceed to the magnificent Red Rock town of Sedona. A a Hollywood tour, before continuing to Dana Point on the guided tour will show us the spectacular scenery including coast. This evening we enjoy a special New Year’s Eve Oak Creek Canyon, views of the marvelous strands of red Dinner, with party favours, champagne and celebrations! rocks and picture book valleys. There will be time at leisure Day 13: New Years Day / Rose Bowl Parade / Dana Point. to stroll around the lovely artist colony before heading to Today we attend, with reserved prime seating, the New Scottsdale, in the “Valley of the Sun”. Tonight we enjoy Year’s Day Rose Bowl Parade – the most famous parade in Christmas Eve Dinner at a fine restaurant! the U.S.! After the parade, a behind the scenes visit allows Day 6: Merry Christmas / Scottsdale. We enjoy a special us to enjoy an upfront and personal viewing of the parade Christmas Day Brunch with all the trimmings at the Hilton floats! A picnic lunch is included today. Hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Day 14: Coastal Tour / Dana Point. A full-day guided tour Day 7: Scottsdale Tour. A morning at leisure followed by an to see the beautiful coastal views of the California Riviera afternoon tour of Scottsdale and Phoenix. We see the and stop in some of the quaint coastal towns such as beautiful campus of Arizona State University, the man- Laguna and Newport Beach. We will enjoy a leisurely cruise made lake at Tempe, the Country Club Estates, Camelback in the harbour, and then visit beautiful Sherman Gardens. Mountain and more. We finish our tour in Old Town Day 15: Mission San Juan / Dana Point. This morning we Scottsdale for a stroll around the pedestrian streets with visit historic Mission San Juan Capistrano - one of the their many art galleries, boutiques, cafes and restaurants. largest and most important of the 18th century Franciscan This evening we will enjoy some entertainment with dinner, missions in California. Tonight is our Farewell Dinner. followed by a Christmas Lights tour! Day 16: Home. Air Canada takes us home from Los Angeles. Day 8: Scottsdale. We visit the Musical Instrument Museum – the world’s only global musical instrument museum.

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HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: • Flights with Air Canada (all gateways fly via Toronto) • First Class hotels • Full Breakfast daily (except for the day of the Jazz Brunch) • 8 dinners (Christmas Eve dinner, Christmas Day Dinner-Show, Dinner with music in Memphis, Plantation Home Dinner, Music City New Year’s Eve Jazz Dinner, Farewell Dinner-Cruise) to the Big Easy • 4 lunches and a Jazz Brunch • All tour inclusions on the inside cover Nashville to New Orleans COST: • per person, double occupancy, Christmas & New Years from Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa or Halifax ... $5597

• Single Supplement - $1390 • Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton or Vancouver - add $190

Join us this Holiday Season as we journey through the musical heart of America - better 12 DAYS • DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 2 known as “The Mojo Triangle”. This region, between New Orleans, Memphis and Nashville, is musicians) will have us laughing and singing along, as we the musical birthplace of Country, Blues, Jazz and Rock n’ tour the city, including Beale Street, Sun Studios and more. Roll. We begin with a 4-night stay in Nashville – the After a stay in the beautiful antebellum town of Natchez, “Country Music Capital of the World”. Our stay at the Mississippi we proceed to New Orleans for our final 4 nights. Gaylord Opryland Resort depicts the spirit of the Holiday The city that gave the world Jazz, Bourbon Street, Creole Season with more than two-million dazzling lights. We’ll visit culture and Oysters Rockefeller has a style all its own. Our Honky Tonk Row, The Grand Ole Opry and enjoy some musical stay will include a tour with a visit to one of New Orleans’ productions including one at the famous Ryman Auditorium! unique cemeteries, a New Years Eve Dinner with Jazz Then it’s off to Memphis - “Birthplace of the Blues” and entertainment, a Jazz Cruise along the Mississippi and more. “Home of Rock n’ Roll”. Of course en route we will stop at Enjoy the holiday spirit as you stroll in the romantic old- Graceland to visit the residence of Elvis Presley. In Memphis world streets, Jackson Square or The French Market. Our First we will stay 2 nights near the famous Peabody Hotel where Class hotel, the Maison Dupuy, is centrally located right in we can view the delightful “Peabody Duck March” – ongoing the French Quarter near a host of world famous restaurants. daily since the 1930’s! A Mojo Tour (led by Memphis

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Tentative Itinerary for Nashville / New Orleans Day 1: Nashville. We depart for Nashville, and upon arrival stories of Jerry Lee Lewis, Aaron Neville, Conway Twitty, Fats transfer to our hotel - the Gaylord Opryland Resort. This Domino and many others. In Natchez we enjoy a horse- evening is our Welcome Dinner at the hotel. drawn carriage tour of the city, ending at the historic Glenfield Plantation where we will be welcomed by the 5th Day 2: Nashville Morning at leisure. Our hotel is bursting generation owner who will guide us through her fine with holiday happenings. In the afternoon we begin with a Southern home and serve up a true Southern dinner! visit to “ICE” - an indoor winter wonderland featuring amazing ice sculptures. Then we enjoy a Broadway holiday Day 8: Plantation Home / New Orleans. We proceed to the production, and in the evening we head over to the historic unique Frogmore Plantation and Gin - designated one of Ryman Auditorium – the “Mother Church of Country Music” the top Must-See places in the south! This working cotton for a special “Opry” show! plantation takes us from the 1850’s (when the plantation was worked by slaves) to a modern day computerized gin. Day 3: Nashville – Christmas Eve. Morning at leisure. This Enjoy the stories and join in with the music, pick a bowl of afternoon we board the largest showboat in the U.S. - the cotton, visit the slave cabins and learn about plantation almighty General Jackson to enjoy a great holiday meal, life. After our lunch at Dunleith Plantation (or similar), we entertainment and wonderful views. A lovely Christmas Eve proceed to the Jazz capital – New Orleans! dinner awaits us this the evening! Day 9: New Orleans. We begin with a lively Jazz Brunch at Day 4: Nashville- Christmas Day. We tour Nashville to see the landmark Court of Two Sisters, followed by a guided city why it is among the world’s top 10 travel destinations! We tour to learn how this melting pot of French, Spanish, begin with a visit to The Country Music Hall of Fame, which African and Cajun people are reflected in the architecture, showcases Nashville’s contribution to the music industry. cuisine and culture. We will see the beautiful Garden We then visit the historic RCA Studio (Elvis recorded over District and visit Mardi Gras World to go behind the scenes 200 songs here). After a stroll down the Music City Walk of of the amazing Mardi Gras Floats and learn about Carnival Fame and along Honky Tonk Highway, we will enjoy some history. In the evening you may enjoy one of the many local free time. Perhaps pop into a museum, like the George eateries like the iconic legendary Arnaud’s or stop at Pat Jones or Johnny Cash Museum - very entertaining! This O’Brian’s for a “Hurricane”! evening we enjoy a Country Christmas Dinner and Show! Day 10: New Orleans / Happy New Year! Our unique Day 5: Graceland / Memphis. We depart for Graceland - walking tour that takes us behind the locked doors to the home of Elvis Presley. Elvis has sold over 1 billion records secret Courtyards of the French Quarter. These secluded worldwide, more than anyone in music history. We will tour courtyards depict the mysterious and remarkable lives of his house and cars, and have lunch onsite before continuing generations of Creoles. Included will be a visit to the St. to our centrally located Memphis hotel for a 2-night stay. Louis Cemetery where the tomb of the famous Voodoo This evening we will walk over to the the Kings Palace Café priestess Marie Laveau is buried! We end our tour at the on historic Beal Street, which is known for its music and famous New Orleans Cooking School where we learn about lively street entertainment. the local cuisine and enjoy a creole lunch. Tonight we enjoy Day 6: Memphis. We begin with a memorable musical a festive New Year’s dinner and Jazz band. “Mojo Tour” of Memphis, where Rock & Roll began. Included Day 11: New Orleans / New Years Day. Today is at leisure will be a visit of Sun Studio where Elvis recorded his first to enjoy the French District, explore Bourbon Street or hop song, and we will see the places in the city that influenced on the tram to the River Walk and French Market to the site him and his music Later we visit the Rock & Soul Museum, of New Orleans most infamous Slave Market. Ask your Tour and see the famous “Peabody Duck March”. Manager for suggestions. This evening is our Farewell Day 7: Natchez, Mississippi. We head for beautiful and Dinner-Cruise along the lazy Mississippi aboard the grand historic Natchez – an antebellum town on the banks of the Natchez Steamboat, featuring fine Jazz entertainment! Mississippi. En route we will stop in Clarksdale at the Day 12: Home. Air Canada takes us home. Delta Blues Museum where we hear the fascinating life Senior Discovery Tours 15 lasvegas_Layout 1 4/10/2018 11:41 AM Page 1

HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: • Flights with Air Canada Rouge • First Class hotel • Full buffet breakfast daily • 3 dinners and 1 luncheon cruise • Touring and entrance fees as described • 3 pre-booked shows with transportation • All tour inclusions on the inside cover COST: Las Vegas • per person, double occupancy, from Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa or Halifax - $3197 Show Tour • Single Supplement - $390 • Triples - deduct $50 per person Featuring 3 Top Shows • Vancouver - deduct $400 • Calgary - deduct $300 Including Cirque Du Soleil • Edmonton or Winnipeg - deduct $200

The “Entertainment Capital of the World”, “Americas’ Playground” and “Sin City” are 6 DAYS • NOVEMBER 11 - 16 just a few of the nicknames associated with Las Vegas. 2. Terry Fator (Mirage) – This successful Las Vegas The city that used to be known for gambling is now known headliner captures the hearts and funny bones of more for its world-class entertainment, so a visit here is an audiences from around the world. The “America’s Got opportunity to see the world’s best singers, comedians and Talent” winner brings to life a hilarious range of musicians. Indeed there are more entertainment superstars characters backed by a live band, with singing, and production spectaculars here than anywhere in the comedy and unparalleled celebrity impressions! world. We have pre-booked excellent seats for three of the 3. You choose between 3 Headliner shows! Since it is most popular performances in town, which tentatively too early to predict exactly which shows will be playing include: in November, your 3rd show will be your choice of 1. Cirque du Soleil (Bellagio)– There are 6 Cirque shows 3 Premium Headliner shows. We will contact you in in Vegas. Our choice is “O”- an aquatic tapestry of advance with the 3 offers for you to choose from. artistry and theatrical romance woven in a timeless We will stay at Bally’s Las Vegas Resort and Casino production! It pays tribute to theatre – from the (or similar). This attractive resort is located right on “The simplest street performance to the most lavish of Strip”. Although the hotel’s location is right in the heart of operas – where anything is possible! World-class the action, one can escape to its tranquil Spa area where acrobats, synchronized swimmers, divers and you can indulge in a variety of treatments. The oversized characters perform in, on, and above water to create a outdoor swimming pool is surrounded by lush palm trees breathtaking experience! and private cabanas, and overlooks the property’s tennis *** If you have already seen “O”, you may choose to see courts. The hotel has an impressive range of bars and one of many other Cirque shows playing in Vegas! restaurants and boasts a stylistic “Old Vegas” feel. The amenities in our deluxe upgraded rooms include TV with in-house movies, safe and free Wi-Fi. 16 Senior Discovery Tours lasvegas_Layout 1 4/10/2018 11:41 AM Page 2

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Day 1: Arrival in Las Vegas. We depart for Las Vegas. Day 4: Hoover Dam / Lake Mead / Theatre. Today’s Upon arrival we will be met and transferred to our hotel. guided tour takes us to Hoover Dam - a man made wonder The balance of the day is free and this evening is our (in fact an amazing engineering feat) with unsurpassed Welcome Dinner. views One can even walk between Nevada and Arizona to view Hoover Dam from two states. Our tour of the Dam Day 2: Tour of the Strip and Red Rock Canyon / Theatre. includes the exhibits in The Visitors Center, the indoor / We begin with a visit to the scenic Red Rock Canyon, outdoor observation decks as well as a tour of the which provides a striking contrast to the nearby big city of powerplant and its passageways within the dam itself! lights. As we wind through the 13-mile Scenic Drive we Next, we head over to spectacular Lake Mead where we will be surrounded by dramatic sandstone rock board a paddlewheel boat for a delicious included lunch formations, and we may even spot elusive wildlife such as during a 90 minute cruise with a rare lake view of the desert bighorn sheep, bobcats, gray foxes and wild burros. magnificent Hoover Dam. There will be stops at overlooks to enjoy the beauty of this area. This evening is our second show.

We then return to the city and enjoy a tour of Glitter Gulch, Day 5: Day of Leisure / Theatre. Our last day to enjoy The Strip and the older downtown section. Included is a “The Entertainment Capital of the World” at our leisure! visit to The Mob Museum which showcases both sides of The list of things to do is endless - ask your Tour Manager the notorious battle between the law and organized crime for suggestions. members like Al Capone, Whitey Bulger, Bugsy Siegel, John Gotti and many more. Tonight is our Farewell Dinner followed by our last show!

Tonight we enjoy our first show. Day 6: Departure. A sad farewell to Las Vegas as Air Canada takes us home. Day 3: Day of Leisure / Illuminated Night Tour. A full day to discover Vegas! Time to explore the famous hotels, to enjoy the facilities of our hotel or the many free attractions that are available to the visitor. You may want to consider a helicopter flight over the city or to the Grand Canyon.

This evening we enjoy a spectacular Illuminated Night Tour of the city! It is at night that the city dazzles with lights, exploding volcanoes, dancing fountains and the “Freemont Experience” - a stunning visual and sound show featuring 12 million glittering lights.

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HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: • Flights with American Airlines • First Class hotels • Express First Class seats aboard the Chihuahua al Pacifico Railway • Full breakfast and dinner daily, plus 7 lunches • All tour inclusions on the inside cover COST: • per person, double occupancy, from Toronto or Montreal - $4997

Mexico’s • Single Supplement - $990 • Ottawa - add $290 (with round-trip transportation to Montreal airport, and Copper Canyon Montreal overnights in each direction) Add-ons below include Rail Journey a Toronto overnight en route to Mexico • Halifax or Winnipeg - add $650 • Calgary, Edmonton or Vancouver and Tour - add $850

Mexico’s Copper Canyon is considered the most scenic rail trip on the continent. Those 15 DAYS • NOVEMBER 1 - 15 who experience it cannot help but be amazed by its beauty and grandeur, and many describe it as more spectacular than the Grand Canyon. Mexican Engineering, and features roomy bucket seats This string of breathtaking canyons wind through the and an open air car allowing photographers the opportunity Sierra Madre Mountains, and are home to a vibrant to enjoy unobstructed panoramic vistas. As we relax and tapestry of landscapes - from the immense cliffs that take in the views, we will learn about the indigenous tower overhead and plummet to a seemingly bottomless cultures and unique archaeological sites around us. abyss below, to the fertile green valleys and fragrant We begin and end our tour in the state of Chihuahua - orchards, and to wind-blown crops and desert sands. This Mexicos largest, covering over one-eighth of the country´s amazing journey traverses 37 bridges and 86 tunnels, and territory. We will also visit the state of Sinaloa, and enjoy crosses interlocking canyons that are deeper, narrower ‘El Fuerte’ - one of the most charming colonial towns in and longer than any in the Americas. the country with its colourful gardens and towering We will have dramatic views of all of this from our palms. As well as the spectacular canyons and vistas that comfortable car on the Chihuahua al Pacifico Railway. will take your breath away, we will also experience the Nicknamed ‘The Chepe’, this comfortable, well-appointed fascinating local history, uniquely talented artisans and train runs from the city of Chihuahua to the state of colourful local traditions. All in all a guaranteed Sinaloa. Its construction is classified as a masterpiece of unforgettable experience!

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Tentative Itinerary for Mexico’s Copper Canyon Day 1: Departure / Chihuahua. We depart for Chihuahua Day 8: All Aboard! Cerocahui. We journey to Cerocahui, with a change in . Upon arrival we transfer to our and this afternoon we make our way to Gallego Mountain hotel. This evening will be our Welcome Dinner. for a spectacular view of the Urique Canyon, the river and the old mining town. En route we will drive through a Day 2: Chihuahua. On this morning’s city tour we see the series of beautiful Tarahumara valleys and canyons. Government Palace, the Cathedral and the Quinta Gameros Museum, which boasts some of Mexico´s finest Day 9: All Aboard! Cerocahui / Creel. This morning we modern art, as well as historical exhibits. Later we visit have a guided tour of Cerocahui that includes the old the Pancho Villa Museum, dedicated to the Mexican Jesuit Mission and school for the Native Tarahumara girls. Revolutionary General who was also touted as a Robin Then we proceed by train to Creel, considered the doorway Hood, bandit and womanizer. to the Tarahumaran culture. The Tarahumara people call themselves “Raramuri” which means “runners on foot”. Day 3: All Aboard! Divisadero. This morning we board the The afternoon is at leisure, and you may stroll around the “Chepe” train, with breakfast served in the dining car. village, known locally as a “Magical Town”. Upon arrival in Divisadero we will transfer to our hotel and enjoy our first spectacular canyon views. Later we will Day 10: Creel. This morning we enjoy a very scenic tour to have a guided tour of the canyon rim, and learn about the Arareko Lake, the Valley of the Mushrooms, the Cusarare area’s history and habitants. Waterfall and the San Ignacio Mission. We will also visit some fascinating caves - home to Tarahumara families. Day 4: Divisadero. Today we visit the Copper Canyon Afternoon at leisure. Adventure Park for a guided tour around the various look-out points, followed by an opportunity (for the Day 11: Casas Grandes. We transfer by bus to Casas adventurous), to step across a suspension bridge which Grandes, en route visiting a Mennonite community in the traverses a beautiful canyon. Today’s highlight will be a city of Cuauhtemoc where we enjoy a traditional lunch dramatic cable car ride through the canyons, followed by with a family that makes their own delicious cheese, cold some free time to enjoy the panoramic views. cuts, fruit preserves, bread and cookies. Day 5: All Aboard! El Fuerte. Today we depart for the Day 12: Casas Grandes. We visit the Juarez Colony, a colonial city of El Fuerte in the state of Sinaloa. Along the Mormon community with strong American influence. The way we make our way through deep tunnels and cross Juarez Academy was built in 1904 and has a gleaming breathtaking canyon bridges that offer dramatic views of white marble temple. Then we continue to the town of the Sierra Madre Mountains. Mata Ortiz, famous for its wonderful ceramics. Day 6: El Fuerte. This morning we enjoy a relaxing boat Day 13: Chihuahua. We visit the archaeological site of ride in the tranquil waters of the El Fuerte River, followed Paquimé, a World Heritage Site of a highly civilized by a guided walking tour of the town with its charming ancient civilization. Multi-story buildings, efficient cobblestone streets and hidden alcoves. We will visit the hydraulic networks and plazas prove it was a city built by church, the bustling market and the museum. Later we culturally developed people. We continue to Chihuahua. travel to the native village of Capomos for a show of folk Day 14: Grutas Nombre de Dios / Chihuahua. We depart dance by the indigenous Mayo people. for a tour of the fantastic ‘Name of God’ grottos to explore Day 7: El Fuerte. We make our way to the beautiful bay of the incredible rock formations underground. Following the Topolobampo on the Pacific Ocean for a wonderful cruise. grottos, we will visit the ruins of the Quintas Carolinas - Keep your cameras handy for possible sightings of ancient haciendas in the state of Chihuahua. This colourful local birds and dolphins. Then we visit Maviri evening is our Farewell Dinner. beach where we may swim in the ocean or relax on the Day 15: Home. After breakfast we transfer to the airport beach. Lunch today will be in a local restaurant that for our flight home, via Dallas. features fresh seafood. Senior Discovery Tours 19 quebec_Layout 1 4/2/2018 9:53 AM Page 1

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of Quebec HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: • Transportation by deluxe coach with Departs from Toronto, Hamilton, Wi-Fi Whitby and Kingston • First Class hotels • 9 breakfasts, 8 dinners and 2 lunches • All tour inclusions on the inside cover (except of course round-trip airfare)

COSTS: • $2997 per person, double occupancy • Single Supplement - $790 • Triples - deduct $70 per person

There is good reason why Quebec is known as “La Belle Province”, especially during Fall 10 DAYS • SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 9 Colour Season! While the splendour of its cities, towns and countryside have with art galleries, artisan shops, bistros and horse drawn enticed artists like the Group of Seven, its history, delicious carriages. Stroll on the Governor’s Promenade which offers cuisine and that French “joie de vivre” unique in North spectacular views of the St. Lawrence Seaway and Orleans America have seduced visitors to return again and again. Island - known as the garden of Quebec with its typical New Our journey begins and ends with stays in the vibrant city of France architecture, rural tradition and gorgeous scenery Montreal with its delightful mixture of old and new. over the Montmorency Falls and Quebec skyline. Montreal has great shopping, cafes, museums and Next we travel through the picturesque Charlevoix region. A beautifully restored buildings, especially in the Old Montreal highlight of the tour will be our scenic train journey along quarter and its historic waterfront. the Beaupré hills and the St. Lawrence River coastline, After Montreal we explore the nearby Eastern Township where we will see historic hamlets and the shores where region, a veritable country paradise with mountains and hundreds of migrating birds come to rest and feed. We will valleys that are home to the most picturesque villages and visit the pretty village of Baie St-Paul, where a thriving rural landscapes. We will enjoy quality wines and delicious artist community exhibits a colourful and dazzling version of food produced proudly in this region. the surrounding landscape. We will stay in Tadoussac, a lovely village on the banks of the St. Lawrence River and We then enjoy a 2-night stay in Quebec City, one of first trading post in Canada, now renowned worldwide as a Canada’s outstanding cities and a designated UNESCO prime holiday resort. Visitors come from around the world to World Heritage site with over 400 years of history. Fall watch the flow of the whales and the tides in this pristine under the charm of the walled city’s cobbled streets lined environment – an unforgettable experience! 20 Senior Discovery Tours quebec_Layout 1 4/2/2018 9:53 AM Page 2

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Day 1: Departure / Montreal. We depart for Montreal. Day 6: Quebec City / Tadoussac. A short drive takes us Upon arrival we check-in at our centrally located hotel. first to Montmorency Falls - a magnificent cascade 100 Later, we enjoy our Welcome Dinner. feet higher than Niagara! Then, for what may be the highlight of the tour, we board a train journey that will Day 2: Montreal / Magog. We begin the day with a take us along the St. Lawrence River and through the sightseeing tour of Montreal’s highlights; Mount Royal, beautiful Charlevoix region. En route we will stop in Baie- lively Sainte-Catherine Street, Notre-Dame Cathedrale Saint-Paul - a charming little town of artisans nestled in and quaint Old Montreal. This afternoon we depart for the a valley. Here we will have some free time to visit the Eastern Townships with a scenic diversion on Quebec’s many art galleries in town and enjoy lunch at one of the wine route. Here we will enjoy a visit and tasting at an quaint bistros. We continue by coach on our scenic route award-winning winery. We continue on to our resort hotel to our final destination, Tadoussac at the mouth of the nestled by a scenic lake. Saguenay Fjord.

Day 3: Magog. Our first visit is to St. Benoit Abbey, where Day 7: Tadoussac. Today we enjoy another tour highlight - we learn about the lives of the more than fifty cloistered a whale watching cruise on the magnificent St. Lawrence monks living under the Rule of St. Benedict. We then visit River, which is renowned for its large concentration of the town of Stansted, home to some magnificent 19th- resident belugas and rorqual whales. The afternoon will century buildings (and so it is considered one of Quebec’s be at leisure to take in the beauty of the site, take a stroll most beautiful villages). The town straddles the on the beach or one of the picturesque walking trails by friendliest border in the world including the famous our hotel, or to perhaps visit the Marine Mammal CANUSA Street, with the border actually running down the Interpretation Center. middle of the road. We will visit the Colby-Curtis Museum - a heritage house built in the 19th century. After today’s Day 8: Montreal. We depart for Montreal. En route we will touring we will enjoy some free time in the charming town drive on the first road built in New France, “Le chemin du of Magog with its numerous shops, cafés and pleasant Roi”, where you can see some of the area’s finest and lakeside promenade. oldest homes. We then stop in St-Prosper for a visit and a homemade country lunch at a Buffalo farm run by a Day 4: Quebec City. We depart for Quebec’s capital - personable Quebec family. This evening you will have the Quebec City, for a 2-night stay. Upon arrival in the city we opportunity to try your luck at The Montreal Casino, will embark on a guided tour of the most famous sights brimming with the vitality so characteristic of one of including Place Royal, Little Champlain Quarter, the North America’s most exciting cities. Plains of Abraham and the port where so many immigrants first set foot on this new land after their long Day 9: Montreal. This morning we visit Montreal’s crossing over the Atlantic. Botanical Gardens, ranked as one of the world’s largest and most spectacular garden with its collection of 22,000 Day 5: Quebec City. This morning we will drive through plant species, 10 exhibition greenhouses and some thirty picturesque Orleans Island. These country roads are full of thematic gardens. The afternoon is free to visit one of the history, old architecture and pastoral landscapes – truly a city many unique museums, do some fine shopping or regional jewel! We will visit an historic home and the simply enjoy the view from one of the city’s many terraces. Bilodeau Orchard where cider making is an art form Tonight enjoy our Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant. passed on through generations. The afternoon is at leisure to explore Old Quebec’s enchanting streets, boutiques and Day 10. Home. We proceed home bringing with us fine museums - all within walking distance of our hotel. memories of “La Belle Province”.

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HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: • Transportation by deluxe coach with Wi-Fi • Moderate accommodation • 6 Breakfasts (4 full breakfasts and 2 continental breakfasts) • 4 dinners and 2 lunches (including the Grand Buffet at the Grand Hotel in Mackinac) Autumn • All tour inclusions on the inside cover (except, of course, round-trip airfare) Splendour COST: • per person, double occupancy - $1997 Departs from Toronto • Single Supplement - $490 and Hamilton • Triples deduct - $70 per person

• Agawa Canyon • Mackinac Island 7 DAYS • SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 6 • Frankenmuth • Windsor Casino

Our tour starts off with a trip on the famous Algoma Railway which takes us through the Agawa Canyon - a natural phenomenon that comes ablaze with colour in the fall. Then its off to the enchanting Mackinac Island, Michigan - a place of stunning Victorian architecture, horsedrawn carriages and majestic views. From here we proceed to Frankenmuth - Michigan's Little Bavaria. This little town, with its half timbered buildings is like a page out of a Grimms fairytale. Then in Dearborn, we will have the opportunity to visit the extraordinary Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village. We finish off with an overnight in Windsor and an opportunity to break the bank at the casino there before heading home.

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Tentative Itinerary for Autumn Splendour

Day 1: Sault Ste. Marie. We depart from the Toronto and Day 5: Frankenmuth. Today we will discover the many Hamilton areas by coach and travel to Sault Ste. Marie for attractions of Frankenmuth - including Bronners a 2-night stay. Christmas Wonderland and the Glockenspiel Tower. We will also enjoy wine tasting and a strudel making Day 2: Agawa Canyon. Early this morning we board the experience at a local restaurant. This delightful town has Algoma Railway for the journey through the incredible something for everyone! Agawa Canyon where we will enjoy Mother Nature's spectacular fall foliage display. Lunch will be served on Day 6: Dearborn / Windsor. We depart for Dearborn, board the train. Michigan where we will visit the Henry Ford Museum, founded in 1929 by Henry Ford. The exhibits here are truly Day 3: Mackinac Island. We depart the Sault and head one-of-a-kind, tracing back over 150 years and into Michigan where we will board the hydroplane ferry for highlighting the changes that America has experienced. a speedy trip to Mackinac Island, located amid the waters We also visit Greenfield Village for a glance at the of Lake Huron. Time slows down to a more leisurely pace lifestyles of the American pioneers. The highlight of our on this genteel island. As there are no cars allowed on the visit here will be our included train ride around the island we will enjoy a narrated carriage ride of this village. historic isle with its many legends. We will enjoy a fabulous luncheon buffet at the Grand Hotel, take some In the early afternoon we cross the border back into time to browse in the shops and treat ourselves to the Canada, with a stop at the Duty Free Shop, and check in famous Mackinac fudge. to our hotel in Windsor. This evening our Farewell Dinner will be at the Windsor Casino, with an opportunity to Day 4: Frankenmuth. We leave Mackinac Island and head challenge the slot machines or black jack dealers after for Frankenmuth. Frankenmuth was settled in the 1840's dinner. by Franks - emigrants from Franconia in Bavaria; the town's name means courage of the Franks. We will stay Day 7: Home. We say farewell to our fellow travellers as here for 2 nights. we return to the Toronto and Hamilton areas to end our tour.

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HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: Cape Cod • Transportation by deluxe coach with Wi-Fi Plus , Nantucket Island • Moderate accommodation • 6 breakfasts (4 full breakfasts and and Newport, Rhode Island 2 deluxe continental breakfasts) • 6 dinners Departs from Toronto • All tour inclusions on the inside cover (except, of course, round-trip airfare) and Hamilton COST: • per person, double occupancy - $1997

• Single Supplement - $390 • Triples deduct - $50 per person

Cape Cod is a pine-scented, sea swept peninsula that extends its arm out into the 7 DAYS • SEPTEMBER 8 - 14 Atlantic Ocean.

It is also the site of the first Pilgrims landing in 1620 and be a whale watching excursion, a delightful cruise to later a great whaling and fishing centre. This old seaside Nantucket Island and an excursion to historic Newport, resort is very rustic, laid back and charming, and has Rhode Island. There will also be unforgettable evening been one of the most popular holiday destinations on the entertainment and a New England Lobsterbake to east coast of the U.S. for many years. On this tour we will highlight the meals. visit the whaling towns, Plymouth Rock, Sandwich, Boston's Quincy Market and the Common, plus there will We guarantee that You're sure to fall in love with Old Cape Cod.

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Tentative Itinerary for Cape Cod

Day 1: Departure from pre-determined pick-up points in Day 4: Today we visit Newport, Rhode Island, which is best the Toronto/Hamilton area. We travel through the lovely known for its opulent mansions built by America’s rich scenery of New York State and arrive at our stopover point, and famous of the 1890’s, many of which are now Albany, the state capital. museums. A local guide will meet us and guide us through the city, including the famed Ocean Drive and the Day 2: After breakfast we proceed to Cape Cod. Enroute Bellevue Avenue Mansion area. Admission to one of the we’ll stop at America's Home Town - Plymouth, where the mansions is included. Pilgrims first settled in 1620. A picture stop will be made at the Plymouth Rock, Forefather's Monument and the Tonight we enjoy some local entertainment during dinner. Mayflower II - a reproduction of the ship that transported the Pilgrims to the New World. Our hotel is in South Day 5: This morning we will enjoy a cruise to Nantucket Yarmouth. This evening we will enjoy our first dinner on Island which, for 100 years, was the greatest whaling the Cape. centre in the world. Today it is a picturesque island of beautifully preserved homes, cobblestone streets and Day 3: A full day of exploring Cape Cod, beginning in the unique charm. Enjoy a tour of the island and then free Cape’s hub, Hyannis. Here we stop at the Kennedy time for browsing the galleries, shops and museums Memorial, then drive along Main Street, through the before we return to the Cape. village of Hyannisport - home of the famous St. Francis Xavier Church and also the Kennedy Compound. We then Tonight we enjoy a special lobster dinner (with alternative travel along historic Route 6, stopping on the way at the entrees available upon request). Eastham Windmill and a typical Cape Cod lighthouse. Driving through the Cape Cod National Seashore we reach Day 6: We depart the Cape for Boston, perhaps America’s the historic North Shore and spend some time in most historic city. We will enjoy a guided tour of the Provincetown. This charming town was the scene of the various historical landmarks for which this city is famous, first landing of the Pilgrims, and is now an art colony with such as Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Boston Common, the many fascinating sights and shopping boutiques. In Public Gardens and the original site of Cheers. There will Provincetown we board a boat for a whale watching be some time for lunch and shopping at Boston's famous excursion, led by a naturalist who will provide Quincy Market. Then we travel through the charming commentary on the various marine life we will see during villages and countryside of Massachusetts until we arrive our cruise. back in Albany for our dinner and overnight.

Day 7: We continue our journey homeward via the duty-free shop, taking with us fond memories of beautiful Cape Cod.

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HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: • Transportation by deluxe coach with Wi-Fi • First Class hotels • 4 breakfasts (3 full breakfasts and 1 continental breakfast) • 4 dinners • Radio City Hall’s “Christmas Spectacular” (December Tour only) • All tour inclusions on the inside cover (except, of course, round-trip airfare) COST: • per person, double occupancy September 30 - $1697 December 2 - $1847 • Single Supplement - $490 • Triples - deduct $50 per person New York, New York Departs from Toronto and Hamilton

Immerse yourself in and you'll see why it's like no other place on 5 DAYS • 2 DATES IN 2018 earth. SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 4 Only here will you find all of America's best attributes - DECEMBER 2 - 6 diversity, culture, and style - intensified in such an intriguing way. Our tour will feature all of the main (HOLIDAY SEASON TOUR) highlights New York City has to offer: the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings; Statue of Liberty; Rockefeller After an overnight en route in Albany we continue on to Center; Times Square; Brooklyn Bridge; Soho and Central our First Class hotel in New Jersey for a 3-night stay. Our Park. In addition to our sightseeing tours, we'll enjoy a hotel, the Double Tree Fort Lee is located just across the harbour cruise and plenty of time for shopping. Hudson River in New Jersey, 30 minutes from downtown Manhattan. Facilities of the hotel include 2 restaurants, a The December tour includes Radio City Music Hall’s lounge, room service, indoor heated pool, gift shop and “Christmas Spectacular“ concierge. All guest rooms have either 2 double beds or one king size bed, TV, coffee maker, hair dryer and a newspaper delivered daily.

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Tentative Itinerary for New York, New York

Day 1: Departure / Albany. We depart from pre-determined of Fifth Avenue. We also see some beautiful views of the pick-up points in the Toronto / Hamilton area. After Brooklyn Bridge. This afternoon we embark on a narrated crossing the border we travel through New York State to harbour cruise to the Statue of Liberty. Our on-board guide our stopover point - the state capital of Albany. Tonight will bring New York's sights and fascinating history to life we enjoy a seafood dinner. while we enjoy views of the world’s most famous skyline.

Day 2: New York City Tour. We proceed to New York and Day 4: New York City. This morning we return to New York upon arrival we begin our first city tour. Today we will see City for a free day of sightseeing and shopping. There will Times Square, Central Park and many other sights. We be a number of scheduled drop-off and pick-up points then continue to the One World Observatory World Trade throughout the city to accommodate a variety of interests. Center and take the elevator to the top for the world- Perhaps take the ferry to Staten Island, explore the artist famous city views this amazing landmark provides. We enclave of Greenwich Village or visit one of the many will enjoy dinner at a downtown restaurant before fantastic museums the city has to offer. Your Tour proceeding to our hotel, the Double Tree in Fort Lee, New Manager will be full of suggestions. Tonight is our Jersey. Farewell Dinner.

Day 3: New York City Tour. A full day of sightseeing in the Day 5: Return Home. We cross the border back into "Big Apple" today. We drive to Manhattan for a guided Canada, with a stop at the Duty Free Shop. We arrive panoramic tour of the major highlights; the Chrysler home in the early evening. Building, Rockefeller Center, Soho and the famous shops

HOLIDAY SEASON TOUR

The itinerary above applies to our September 30 tour. Our Holiday Season Tour includes all of the sightseeing and attractions listed for that tour, PLUS everything below:

• Radio City Music Hall’s exciting “Christmas Spectacular”. The show features more than 140 performers, combining singing, dancing and humor with traditional scenes. The star performers are the famous dance troupe - the Rockettes. Since the first version was presented in 1933, the show has become a New York Christmas tradition.

• Brooklyn Christmas Lights tour featuring the famous lights and decorations of Dyker Heights and the Bay Ridge area.

• Rockefeller Center’s world-famous Christmas tree illuminated with thousands of lights.

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HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: • Transportation by deluxe coach with Wi-Fi • First Class accommodation • 7 breakfasts (3 deluxe continental breakfasts and 4 full buffet breakfasts) • 7 dinners • All shows and attractions as described in the itinerary • All tour inclusions on the inside cover (except, of course, round-trip airfare) Branson (Missouri) COST: Departs from Toronto and Hamilton • per person, double occupancy - $2197 • Single Supplement - $490 • Triples deduct $70 per person

Branson, known as one of the friendliest places on earth, is a small town nestled in the 8 DAYS • SEPTEMBER 9 - 16 heart of the Ozark Mountains with more live shows than anywhere else in the world! The hospitality is obvious from the moment you arrive, Added features of this tour include sightseeing tours of but what makes Branson a truly magical place is the St. Louis and Branson, with a visit to the famous Titanic entertainment - more live shows are located here than Museum and a shopping excursion. Branson boasts a anywhere else in the world! For this reason, over the variety of unique shopping adventures and you can even past 20 years Branson has attracted millions of visitors. visit an authentic "old time" five and dime store. We have included in this tour a variety of the finest So join us on this adventure to Branson where we know musical shows and attractions that Branson has to offer. you’ll have the time of your life! We will attend 5 top shows. Each entertainer and production team brings their own unique touch to every performance - a veritable feast of entertainment!

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Tentative Itinerary for Branson

Day 1: Departure / Columbus, Ohio. We depart from Day 5: Branson. This morning we see the “Acrobats of pick-up points in the Toronto / Hamilton area, and cross China” featuring the New Shanghai Circus. This high into the US at Fort Erie with an opportunity to purchase energy production features an exciting array of Duty-Free. Tonight’s overnight is in Columbus, Ohio, with spectacular acrobatic feats that’ll have you holding your dinner at a local restaurant. breath! Day 2: St. Louis. We travel to St. Louis, Gateway of the This evening we attend Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede West, known for its iconic Gateway Arch - America's Dinner & Show - a wild ride with all the mystery, largest man-made monument. Upon arrival we check-in excitement and romance of the Old West! Enjoy a to our centrally located hotel. delicious four-course meal while watching the spectacular horse show themed with a friendly Day 3: St. Louis / Branson. We enjoy a tour of the grand North / South rivalry. old city of St. Louis, including the historic Soulard District, Forest Park - site of the 1904 World's Fair - and of course Day 6: Branson. This morning we attend the exciting Clay the Gateway Arch. We then continue to Branson, for a Cooper Country Music Show. Clay and his fantastic cast of 4-night stay. Tonight we enjoy our first evening of fifteen veteran entertainers perform a high-energy show entertainment at the Grand Jubilee Show. Audiences fall of singing, dancing, gun-slinging, rope-twirling and in love with the power harmonies and dynamic hysterical comedy! performance of Branson's finest quartet. The high energy This evening we're "All Aboard" the famous Showboat and versatility of the entire cast astound with songs from Branson Belle for a fun-filled dinner cruise and Country to Gospel and 50's to modern day. entertainment. We begin with a visit to White River Day 4: Branson. This morning we embark on a Landing followed by a two-hour cruise on Table Rock Lake sightseeing tour of Branson, and after lunch we visit the for fabulous dining and award-winning theatre. famous Titanic Museum. Day 7: . We say farewell to Branson and This evening after dinner we will attend the Pierce Arrow travel through scenic Northern Missouri and Indiana. Our Show, featuring the fantastic Pierce Arrow Quartet as well overnight and Farewell Dinner will be in Indianapolis. as the newest and funniest comedian in Branson! Expect Day 8: Home. After our buffet breakfast we return to a truly unforgettable show, set on an elaborate moving Canada, arriving back in the Toronto area by early stage, full of hilarious comedy, first-rate musical harmony evening. and unique special effects!

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Hawaii First Class 3-Island Tour to Oahu, Maui and Kona

A string of lush islands scattered in a cobalt blue ocean, Hawaii is a tropical paradise 15 DAYS • NOVEMBER 8 - 22 where you can swim in waterfalls, enjoy a wide diversity of scenic wonders and soak up overlooking picturesque Kailua Bay. It is conveniently the sun on golden-sand beaches. located within walking distance of the town of Kona with its However, perhaps Hawaii's most special feature is the many fine restaurants, shops, historic sites and activities. “Aloha Spirit” you will find in the warmth of the Hawaiians. The hotel has a restaurant, bar, oceanfront swimming pool, lush gardens and lovely, spacious guestrooms. Each Hawaiian island has its own distinct personality and offers its own unique attractions, so we will experience 3 of Maui (the “Valley Isle”) is designated the World’s Best them. We begin on the island of Oahu for a 5-night stay in Island to visit by most major travel publications. The island Waikiki (Honolulu). This is where all the main action is for offers a wealth of activities (on land and sea) and scenic activities, entertainment, shopping and restaurants. Our wonders which include black, red and white sand beaches, hotel here is the Courtyard by Marriott, located in the heart the soaring summit of the Haleakala volcano and the of Waikiki within walking distance of Waikiki Beach. The emerald peaks that tower above the lush Iao Valley. Our hotel has a restaurant, spa, pool area and gardens, and all hotel, the Royal Lahaina Resort, is located right on rooms have a balcony and kitchenette facilities. Kaanapali Beach - one of Maui’s top beaches with 3 miles of white sand, a championship golf course, a daily sunset Next is the Island of Hawaii, also known as the “Big Island”. cliff-diving ceremony and the Whaler’s Village shopping It is home to a wide diversity of scenic wonders, including complex. Kaanapali is also a short drive from Lahaina - a the molten magma flowing from Hawaii Volcanoes National historic whaling village which is now a lively resort town Park, the snow-capped peaks of Hawaii’s highest with world-class art galleries. The Royal Lahaina Resort has mountains, green rainforests and the jet-black sands of a restaurant, 2 bars, a beach activity centre, 2 oceanfront Punaluu Beach. It is also home to modest local towns and swimming pools, tennis courts, fitness centre and classes, sacred Hawaiian historical sites, such as Hawaii’s first scheduled activities, nightly live Hawaiian entertainment, missionary church in Historic Kailua Village. Our hotel, the lush gardens, shuttle service to Lahaina and lovely, Royal Kona Resort, has a dramatic oceanfront setting spacious guestrooms with balconies. 30 Senior Discovery Tours hawaii_Layout 1 4/10/2018 11:39 AM Page 2

INCLUSIONS

• Flights with Air Canada (all gateways fly via Vancouver in each direction)

•13 nights First Class accommodation, plus late check-out on the last day

• Full breakfast daily

• Flower Lei greeting upon arrival

• Full day tours of each of the 3 islands

• Honolulu city tour including the Pearl Harbour site and memorial

• Spectacular Polynesian Dinner show

• Visit of Volcano Park on Kona

• Visit Maui’s spectacular Iao Valley and the Tropical Plantation

• Special Farewell Luau - with traditional Hawaiian buffet dinner, cocktails and entertainment

• All inter-island airfare and taxes (airline baggage fees not included)

• All tour inclusions listed on the inside cover

COST per person, double occupancy, from Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Halifax, Winnipeg, Calgary or Edmonton ... $5397

Single Supplement - $1590 Triples deduct $150 per person (cots not available) Vancouver - deduct $100

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Bermuda

This little island in the Atlantic has one of the most beautiful settings in the world. 15 DAYS • 2 DATES IN 2018 You will find no better place to enjoy the ocean than NOVEMBER 4 - 18 Bermuda. Since the island is only 2 miles wide, you are DECEMBER 19 - JAN. 2 (Holiday Season) never far from the sea and the pink sand beaches! There are 170 varieties of sub-tropical flowers which splash colour and fragrance everywhere throughout the year. The 20 minutes from the capital, Hamilton (the bus stops at the warm, sub-tropical climate enhances the scenery. Another resort entrance). There are many attractions in the area, of Bermuda's main attractions is its romantic and historic which may be visited by using the local transportation. old world charm. The British heritage adds a colourful touch Facilities of the hotel include a restaurant, bar, store, to your holiday: they drive on the left; serve tea promptly at 3 private beaches, jacuzzi, tennis courts for day and night 4:00; the policemen are known as bobbies; and cricket is use, exercise room, outdoor pool, in-house movies, guest the national sport played, of course, in Bermuda shorts! In laundry, fishing boat rental and occasional evening addition there are picture-book villages, ancient forts, entertainment. Tee-off times can be arranged at a nearby historic harbours, narrow country lanes to stroll, and enough golf course. This is a relaxing holiday for those who enjoy coves and caves for everyone. You will find the 17th century exploring at their own pace, and the simple pleasures of the town of St. George’s, with its museums and art galleries beach and tropical surroundings. (and its superb duty-free shopping), a delight to visit. The air-conditioned guestrooms are cheerful and Our hotel in Bermuda will be the First Class Grotto Bay comfortable with two double beds or a king-size bed, phone, Beach Hotel, which is located on a small and charming safe, TV, mini-fridge, coffee maker, hair dryer and an ocean cove with 3 sandy beaches and 21 acres of naturally view with private balcony or patio. landscaped gardens. The location offers spectacular views of Bermuda's clear blue waters. The hotel is also Please note that Bermuda is quite hilly, so there are steps 10 minutes from the historic town of St. George and and stairs in and around the hotel.

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HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS

• Flights with Air Canada

• First Class Hotel

• Full breakfast and dinner daily

• Afternoon tea daily

• Manager’s coctail party weekly

• Gala New Years’ Dinner (December tour only)

• Panoramic tour of the island

• Bermuda Transport Pass - allows access to all buses and ferries on the island

• All tour inclusions listed on the inside cover

COST

per person, double occupancy, from Toronto November tour - $4997 Holiday Season tour - $5197

Single Supplement - $1490

All of the add-ons below include an overnight in Toronto en route to Bermuda Ottawa, Montreal or Halifax - add $90 Winnipeg - add $290 Vancouver, Calgary or Edmonton - add $390

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HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: • Flights with Air Canada Rouge • First Class and moderate hotels • Full breakfast and dinner daily, plus 12 lunches • All drinks at the All-Inclusive resort • All tour inclusions on the inside cover COSTS: • per person double occupancy, from Toronto, Costa Rica Montreal,Ottawa or Halifax - $5597

• Single Supplement - $990 • Winnipeg or Edmonton - add $190 • Calgary or Vancouver - add $390

3 nights San Jose with excursions 4 nights Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs 15 DAYS • NOVEMBER 11 - 25 7 nights All-Inclusive Guanacaste Resort Any traveller who has been to Costa Rica considers this Tour Highlights: amazing Central American country to be a real paradise on • San Jose City Tour earth. This is a land of towering waterfalls, breathtaking cloud forests, simmering volcanoes, mist-covered hot • Britt Coffee Plantation Tour springs and unspoiled jungle where a remarkable • Irazu Volcano collection of flora and fauna live and thrive (in fact there is • Orosi Valley no place on earth with such an abundance of both tropical plant and animal species). This is a place where you can • Sarchí Handicraft Village see Blue Morpho butterflies resting in the trees, comical • Mineral Hot Springs capuchin monkeys chattering amongst themselves and • Sky Tram and Sky Walk in the rainforest. scarlet macaws gracefully soaring along their flight path. • Caño Negro Wildlife Reserve We begin with a 3-night stay in the capital San Jose. Our hotel, the First Class Aurola Holiday Inn, is conveniently • Palo Verde Boat tour located right downtown. Then we travel to Arenal with its • A tour of Costa Rica’s most beautiful waterfalls dramatic volcano, and stay 4 nights at the beautiful resort • Coastal Sunset Cruise Arenal Manoa with its gorgeous series of natural thermal mineral pools. After Arenal we proceed to the province of *** This tour is suited for the active traveller who enjoys Guanacaste for a 7-night stay. Our all-inclusive resort, walking. Occidental Tamarindo, is located right on the Pacific Ocean near the charming coastal town of Tamarindo.

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Tentative Itinerary for Costa Rica

Day 1: Departure / San Jose. We depart for San Jose, and enjoy the glorious scenery on these trips, the emphasis is upon arrival we transfer to our hotel. on observing animals and birds in the trees and on the riverbank. You might see howler monkeys, sloths, Day 2: San Jose. This morning we see the historical caimans, river otters and a variety of birds. Our monuments, museums and parks of San Jose. We will see boatman/guide will be spotting for us and you will be the commercial district, Metropolitan Cathedral, National amazed at how quickly you can spot them too. Be sure to Theatre (an historical landmark) and the university bring your binoculars and camera. Lunch is included. campus. Then, since coffee is the country's main export, we learn about its production in an entertaining way - Day 8: Guanacaste. We proceed to the coast for a 7-night through a multi-medium, interactive tour. Of course we will stay at our all-inclusive resort. have an opportunity to taste Costa Rica’s finest blends. Lunch is included. This evening is our Welcome Dinner. Day 9: Guanacaste. A day at leisure to enjoy the sun and sand, or an optional tour offered by the hotel. Day 3: Irazu Volcano National Park / San Jose. Today’s tour takes us to the highest volcano in the country. The Day 10: Palo Verde / Guanacaste. Today we visit one of huge crater at Irazu is surrounded by a moonscape and the most important National Parks in Costa Rica - Palo has a small lagoon at the bottom. From the top you can Verde. The park has at least 12 different habitats enjoy the wonderful view over the forest of Braulio Carrillo including mangroves, swamps, swamp forests, marshes National Park and the Caribbean coast. Later we visit the and saltwater and freshwater lagoons. Included will be a Orosi Valley, which offers some of the richest scenery in boat tour on the Tempisque River to enjoy the fabulous Costa Rica - a landscape of rolling hills terraced with array of wild birds and a myriad of creatures such as shade-grown coffee plantations, and expansive valleys howler monkers, green iguanas, crocodiles and many more. dotted with pastoral villages. We will stop in the town of Day 11: Guanacaste. A day at leisure to enjoy the Orosi and see the oldest church in Costa Rica. sunshine and resort facilities.

Day 4: Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs. We transfer by Day 12: Coastal Cruise / Guanacaste. Today we enjoy a coach to Arenal. En route we will visit the town of Sarchi - cruise along the Guanacaste coastline. We’ll sip on cocktails a well-known craft centre where we can see the artisans at en-route to a secluded bay where we enjoy an island work. The local church is one of the prettiest in the country. picnic lunch and a swim, before returning to our hotel.

Day 5: Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs. This morning we Day 13: Waterfall Tour / Guanacaste. On our tour of will experience the rainforest from the truly unique Costa Rica’s most beautiful waterfalls we first see Llanos perspective of the sky walk – a spectacular combination de Cortes Waterfall. These wide falls feature thin streams of suspension bridges situated 30 meters off the ground, of water tumbling down mossy rocks, surrounded by a and pathways through the rainforest. In the afternoon we thick forest with many birds and monkeys in the trees. have the opportunity to rejuvenate in the thermal mineral Then a short ride takes us to the 20-metre high La Vieja pools, surrounded by lush vegetation. Waterfall. Finally we see La Perla Waterfall - considered Day 6: Arenal Volcano. A day at leisure to enjoy the hotel’s an oasis due to the surrounding sand. hot springs or to spend time in the town of La Fortuna. Day 14: Guanacaste. A final day to enjoy the beach or that Your Tour Manager will be on hand to offer suggestions. last optional sightseeing tour offered by the hotel. This Day 7: Cano Negro Boat Tour / Arenal. A very scenic day evening will be our Farewell Dinner. as we head out to the lush countryside and take a Day 15: Departure. We transfer to the airport for our flight leisurely cruise on the Sarapiqui River. While one can home.

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HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: • Flights with Sunwing Airlines • First Class hotels • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily • Local beverages (water, soft drinks and beer with all lunches, wine with all dinners) throughout the tour. All beverages and local spirits while in Varadero • All tour inclusions on the inside cover

COST: • per person double occupancy from Toronto or Montreal - $4797 Cuba • Single Supplement - $990 **Add-on fares below include an overnight Towns and Villages in Toronto or Montreal en route to Cuba • Ottawa - add $190 (with round-trip transportation to the Montreal Airport) - 3 Centre Tour • Winnipeg or Halifax - add $650 • Calgary, Vancouver or Edmonton - add $850

Havana • Varadero • Cienfuegos 15 DAYS • NOVEMBER 7 - 21 Cuba is one of the Caribbean’s most beautiful, safe and comfortable destinations. This tour offers a unique opportunity to neo-classic style. From here we enjoy excursions to experience Cuba’s vibrant culture, colourful Trinidad - the crown jewel of Cuba's colonial cities, and history, enchanting countryside, old towns, Cuba’s oldest botanical garden. pristine beaches and friendly people. Then we proceed to the lively capital of Havana for a We begin with a 3-night stay at the beach resort town of 5-night stay. En route we will stop in the Zapata Varadero. Known for its beautiful white sandy beaches Peninsula - a popular destination for eco-tourism and and turquoise blue waters, Varadero is ideal for swimming also known for its rich history. We will experience these and strolling on the beach. Our hotel in Varadero is the features of Zapata as well as a performance of Cuban 5-star All-Inclusive Iberostar Bella Vista - a luxurious music and dance. In Havana we will enjoy sightseeing in beachside resort with 4 outdoor pools, health centre, both the old and modern sections, the Ernest Hemingway 4 restaurants, daily activities and nightly entertainment. Museum as well as an excursion to Pinar del Rio - an area of picturesque valleys and dramatic landscapes. Next is a 3-night stay in Cienfuegos on Cuba’s southern coast. Known as the "Pearl of the South", this area has We end with a 3-night stay in Varadero, with 3 included Cuba’s most beautiful bay, and is a major centre for the excursions. sugar, coffee and tobacco trades. There is a well- preserved historic centre with lovely architecture in the *** This tour is recommended for the fit and active traveller who enjoys walking. 36 Senior Discovery Tours cubatour_Layout 1 4/9/2018 10:27 AM Page 2

Tentative Itinerary for Cuba Tour

Day 1: Departure / Varadero. We depart for the lively Day 7: Havana. Our first stop today will be a visit of the beach resort town of Varadero and upon arrival we Playa Giron Museum, located on the landing site of the transfer to our hotel. Armed Cuban Exiles during the Bay of Pigs invasion of 1961. Then we continue on to the town of Jagüey Grande, Day 2: Varadero. A day to relax, stroll or swim at the beach or enjoy the activity program and facilities of our where we visit the Commander Museum of the All-Inclusive resort. Revolutionary Armed Forces. This museum of Cuba’s historical and cultural heritage displays photographs, Day 3: Cardenas / Varadero. We first visit Cardenas City - documents, furniture, armaments and other artifacts known as the “Flag City” (we will see where the Cuban related to this building when it served as Command Post national flag was raised for the first time). We also visit a during the Bay of Pigs invasion. After our visit we proceed traditional sugar mill factory, where we will stroll through to Cuba’s capital, Havana, for a 5-night stay. the sugar cane plantation and sample the island’s famous Guarapo juice. Then we board a century-old steam Day 8: Old Havana. Our tour of historic Old Havana will train for a memorable journey across Cuba’s scenic include a visit to the General Captain's Palace and the countryside - past sugar cane fields, banana and orange Rum Museum where we will enjoy a sampling. groves and lush green hills. Finally, we visit the Oscar Day 9: Pinar Del Rio / Havana. We tour the Vinales Valley Maria de Rojas Museum - Cuba's second-oldest museum in Pinar del Rio, where the world's finest tobacco is grown with important collections of art and history. and ox-drawn plows transport us back in time. Then we’ll Day 4: Cienfuegos. We proceed to Cienfuegos for a 3- enjoy a boat ride through a local cave where guides will night stay. Enroute we stop in Guama where we visit a point out fascinating rock formations. crocodile farm. Raised wooden platforms provide vantage Day 10: New Havana. We enjoy a city tour of New Havana, points to admire these awesome beasts. We will take a including a visit to Revolutionary Square where you will boat ride through the mangroves to visit an Indian village see the the Memorial of José Marti. We will also visit the and see first-hand how the aboriginals of Cuba have lived Decorative Arts Museum. for centuries. A delicious seaside lunch is included. Day 11: Havana. Today we visit the Ernest Hemingway Day 5: Cienfuegos. This well-preserved colonial city has Museum, one of the most popular museums in Havana. European flavour, with wide Parisian-style boulevards and Located in a villa that was owned and lived in by the elegant colonnades. Our city tour includes a visit to the writer, this was the birthplace of many of Hemingway’s colonial style Terry Theatre and De Valle Palace, with its best works, including For Whom the Bell Tolls and The Old peculiar architecture. We also enjoy a boat excursion on Man and the Sea. Later we will enjoy a dance and music Cienfuegos Bay. performance by the local community. Day 6: Cienfuegos / Trinidad. Today we visit Cuba’s oldest Day 12: Varadero. We proceed to Varadero and our botanical garden, which consists of more than 2,000 All-Inclusive hotel for a 3-night stay. plants, including 280 breeds of palm trees, 65 species of Day 13: Varihicacos Ecological Reserve / Varadero. figs and 23 varieties of bamboo. Then we travel across Today we visit the Varahicacos Ecological Reserve, with the Topes de Collantes mountain range to Trinidad. its natural caves, ancient burial grounds and unique flora Founded in 1514, Trinidad is a relic of the early days of and fauna. Later we will see a lively dolphin show, always Spanish colonization and is Cuba’s most well-preserved an exciting and heartwarming experience. old city. During our walking tour we will visit Cantero Palace, the famous Canchanchara Bar - housed in an Day 14: Varadero. A day at leisure to relax on the beach 18th century mansion and the Plaza Mayor in the town and to enjoy the many facilities of our All-Inclusive resort. centre before returning to Cienfuegos. Day 15: Home. We fly home from Varadero.

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Southern Italy Special Value Holidays Departures in October and the Holiday Season

Both fall and Christmas are lovely times of pedestrian tunnel. The centre of town and its boardwalk year in Southern Italy, as the pleasant mild are 2 km. away and can be reached by road or a stroll climate is ideal for walking and exploring the along the beach. There is also a shuttle service that runs small villages and towns of the Calabrian frequently between our hotel and the town, for those days region. The Holiday Season in particular is a on which there is no planned excursion. very special time of year in Calabria. It is Guestrooms are pleasant, simply furnished with twin one of the few regions of Italy where old beds, phone, satellite TV and balcony. Some bathrooms traditions thrive, and ancient festivals and have both tub and shower, some have shower only. customs are still enjoyed. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided daily. Wine and water are served with lunch and dinner. Calabria is Italy's most unspoiled region, and is off the Hospitality is a way of life here, and this tour offers a major tourist routes. Each turn of the road here reveals unique opportunity to engage with the country and its secluded valleys, remote hilltop villages and architectural people in a very personal fashion. We will explore the gems that range from Greek and Roman ruins to Norman vibrant markets and visit tiny hilltop villages where time castles, Byzantine monasteries and Romanesque seems to have stood still for centuries. Excursions to a cathedrals. The dramatic coastline features secluded typical farm and a school, together with the opportunity to sandy beaches and bustling resorts, including the city of learn about the region’s cuisine, language, folklore and Reggio Calabria with its lovely wide promenades. dance will give us an insight into the hearts and minds of We will stay in the seaside town of Siderno, which has a these proudly independent people. An optional trip to the pleasant boardwalk along the seafront. Our hotel is the beautiful island of Sicily and Mount Etna may also be moderate Grand Presidente, owned and operated by a available (numbers permitting). local family with a long experience of welcoming visitors. Once you’ve immersed yourself in the true colours of It is modern in design and conveniently located on the Calabria you’ll no longer be a tourist, but forever regarded main route between Catanzaro (the region's capital) and as a welcome guest. Reggio. Visiting the nearby towns and villages is easily ***Those participating in any of our tours to Europe must done by public bus. The hotel overlooks the Ionian Sea just be able to walk fairly long distances and climb stairs easily. 50 metres away which is accessible via the hotel's private

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HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: • Flights with Air France • First Class hotel • Continental breakfast and dinner daily (water and wine with dinners) • Farm lunch • All tour inclusions on the inside cover

COST: • per person, double occupancy, from Toronto or Montreal - $4597 Fall in • Single Supplement - $690 • Ottawa - add $150 (with round-trip transportation to the Montreal Airport) Tuscany • Halifax or Winnipeg - add $590 • Edmonton, Vancouver or Calgary Stay-Put Holiday - add $790 * Western Passengers - for an additional $79 p.p. double occupancy ($158 single) you may choose to overnight in Toronto)

The beloved region of Tuscany encompasses the best of Italy: stunning historic cities; 15 DAYS • 2 DATES IN FALL, 2018 artistic masterpieces; extraordinary views and OCTOBER 3 - 17 landscapes; sea and mountains; sunny climate; OCTOBER 13 - 27 not to mention the wonderful local food products, fine wines and artisan shops with hamlet with a famous avenue of Cypress trees, and age-old traditions. Liverno -with its dramatic rocky coastline. On the day we With its carefully tended hills covered with grape vines, explore Chianti we will of course sample many of the cypress trees, olive groves, stone farmhouses and mild famous wines of the region. weather year-round, it is a delightful area for an In Viareggio our hotel is located on the Tuscan coast in a interesting and relaxing stay-put holiday. region called the “Riviera Versilia”, which features the We will stay in Viareggio, a small resort town with a long, backdrop of the magnificent Apuan Mountains. We’ll stay lovely Mediterranean coastline of wide sandy beaches, at the Hotel President, a four-star hotel that overlooks the parks and pine forests. Parallel to the beach is a wide seafront promenade. The beach is across the road and promenade and lively shopping area. The town has easy shopping is just a short walk away. Hotel facilities include access to the great renaissance cities of Florence, Siena, a pleasant lounge, bar and restaurant. The guestrooms Pisa and Lucca, all of which are included in our tour. We are comfortably furnished with two beds, telephone, will also visit Cinque Terre - the amazing cluster of satellite TV, mini-bar, safe and individual climate control. villages clinging to the dramatic cliffs along the coast, *** Those joining any of our tours to Europe must be able the medieval town of Bolgheri - a beautiful historic to walk fairly long distances and climb stairs easily.

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Tentative Itinerary for Tuscany

Day 1: Departure. We depart for Tuscany with a change of wild boar sauce. We return to Viareggio via the beautiful planes in Paris. rocky coastline of Livorno.

Day 2: Florence / Viareggio. We arrive in Florence and Day 9: Cinque Terre / Ligure. We travel by train to the five transfer by coach to Viareggio on the Riviera Versilia. villages known as Cinque Terre, which cling dramatically to the cliffs along the rocky coastline. Upon arrival at the Day 3: Viareggio. Today we have a walking tour of the village of Manarola we explore the village and then take town, with it’s delightful seafront promenade, market and the local train to Vernazza for some free time. Then there shopping area. will be a boat ride to Monterosso - one of the most Day 4: Farm Visit. We visit a farm that produces some of attractive of the five villages. At the end of our visit we the fine wines and olive oil found in Tuscany. We also see return to Viareggio by train. the wine cellars and vineyards and partake in a tasting. Day 10: Viareggio. At leisure, perhaps to visit the street Day 5: Viareggio. At leisure to explore this lovely Italian market or other nearby towns. town. The bus and train stations are close to the hotel, Day 11: Siena and Chianti. This full day tour begins in the and public transport is very good, so it is easy to visit the medieval town of Siena - famous for its annual Palio many surrounding towns and villages. horse race but also a lovely city in many other respects. Day 6: Florence. A full day in the city called the "cradle of We will see the wonderful cathedral and the Piazza del the renaissance" and former stronghold of the Medici Campo - considered one of the most beautiful squares in family. Today we visit the Academia Gallery to see the the world. After a morning of history and art we unwind in magnificent statue of David by Michelangelo. We then Chianti with a tasting of their well-known wines. have a walking tour of the city and see the multi-coloured Day 12: Viareggio. At leisure. marble cathedral, Signoria Square, the Baptistery and Piazalle Michelangelo from where we have the best view Day 13: Pisa / Lucca. This morning we visit Pisa, and yes, of the city. the tower is still leaning. The beauty in the area of Campo Di Miracoli will amaze you. It includes the tower, the Day 7: Viareggio. At leisure to perhaps join an optional duomo, the baptistry and the cemetery. A visit to the excursion to see more of the region. Your Tour Manager cathedral is included. There will be time to stroll around will assist. after the tour. We then proceed through the countryside to Day 8: Bolgheri / Castagneto Carducci / Livorno. Today Lucca, a charming town which looks like a movie set for a we travel “off the beaten path” as we visit some of the medieval epic. Most of Lucca is traffic-free and it is a unspoiled medieval villages in the region. In Bolgheri we pleasant place to stroll through the narrow streets and drive the impressive avenue of Cypress trees stretching 5 see the magnificent churches, squares and statuary. We km. long! The town has maintained its original historic will have a little free time to visit the small shops and buildings, old roads and small shops. The atmosphere is perhaps enjoy a coffee and people watch. enhanced by the amazing views of the hills covered in Day 14: Viareggio. At leisure. This evening we enjoy a olive trees and the sea in the distance. There will be time Tuscan evening with a typical meal of local specialties. to shop for local products before we continue along the wine route to visit the famous cellars of Michele Satta, Day 15: Home. We say arrivederci to Tuscany and head where some of the best wines in Italy are produced. Lunch home via Paris. will be at a farm in Castagneto Carducci, featuring a selection of typical dishes including homemade pasta and

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Special Value Umbria Off the beaten path in Central Italy

Italy is renowned for spectacular scenery, famous cuisine and wines, and of course for 15 DAYS • OCTOBER 18 - NOVEMBER 1 its many delightful towns and villages. On this holiday we will savour it all as we explore the beautiful region of Umbria - an area resplendent with greatest centres for ceramic artisans), Spoleto where we deep green valleys, rolling hills, olive groves and will indulge our taste buds in a number of Umbrian food charming old stone villas. It is well known for its many specialties, and of course one of the real highlights of this enchanting picture-postcard towns and villages and also tour will be Assisi and its magnificent famous shrine - for the incredible cathedrals, castles and monasteries in St. Francis Basilica. the countryside. While the architecture is primarily Gothic, Along the way we will enjoy the local wine, savour the many towns boast a well preserved medieval centre, purest of olive oil and indulge in the finest chocolate and which takes us back in time as we stroll the ancient truffles. cobbled streets. Our hotel in Perugia is the Residenza Fontanelle Hotel. We will stay in the region of Perugia, famous for its rich This property is laid out like a small European village - a chocolate and delicious fresh pasta. Some of our quiet oasis near a lively shopping area and steps from sightseeing will take us “off the beaten path” to places public transportation which you can take to other nearby rarely visited by tourists, and will include the charming towns and villages. Guestrooms have twin beds and town of Gubbio which sits at the base of the majestic satellite TV. The hotel has a heated pool, sauna and Apennine Mountain range, a cruise on Lake Trasimeno to Turkish bath. On free days the hotel will offer a cookery marvel at the beauty of its three islands, its coastline and lesson, afternoon tea, country strolls and a market visit. the rugged mountains that surround it, a visit to Orvieto located on a cliff high above the countryside and boasting ***Those joining any of our tours to Europe must be able one of Italy’s most impressive cathedrals - a masterpiece to walk fairly long distances and climb stairs easily. of Gothic architecture (Orvieto is also one of Italy’s

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Included Excursions

1. A city tour of Assisi, including the Basilica of St. Francis - the great shrine built in his memory, and Santa Maria degli Angeli - venerated as the place of St. Francis’ death.

2. A tour to the historical centre of Gubbio, a charming and thoroughly medieval town.

3. We visit the towns of Spoleto - a wonderful mix of remnants from its Roman and medieval history, and Cascia where we see a modern cathedral and the monastery of St. Rita - the patron saint of Italian women.

4. We enjoy a tour of central Perugia, capital city of the region of Umbria and well-known cultural and artistic centre of Italy.

5. A cruise on Lake Trasimeno to enjoy the coastal and mountain vistas and to see the three small islands.

6. A visit to Orvieto, a town sitting atop a huge rock on a cliff. It dominates the surrounding area and offers spectacular views over the countryside.

INCLUSIONS

• Flights with Air Canada

• First Class accommodation as described

• Continental buffet breakfast and dinner daily (including special Welcome and Farewell Dinners), plus 3 special Umbrian lunches. Wine, water and coffee are included with dinners.

• Excursions and cultural program at the hotel as described

• All tour inclusions listed on the inside cover

COST

per person, double occupancy, from Toronto or Montreal ... $3797

Single Supplement - $690 Ottawa, Halifax, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Calgary or Edmonton - add $190

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HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: • Flights with Alitalia • First Class hotels • Enriched continental breakfast and dinner daily. Wine, water and coffee included with all dinners • 4 lunches while touring • All inclusions on the inside cover COST: • per person, double occupancy, from Toronto - $4797 Sicily • Single Supplement - $690 • Ottawa or Montreal - add $290 2-Centre Holiday • Halifax or Winnipeg - add $390 • Calgary, Edmonton or Vancouver - add $490 Western Passengers - for an additional $79 p.p. double occupancy ($158 single) you may choose to overnight in Toronto before or after the tour.

The beautiful island of Sicily is the largest in the Mediterranean and proudly unique from 14 DAYS • OCTOBER 8 - 21 the rest of Italy. It is rich in culture, customs and tradition as evident in the We then travel to the eastern side of the island for a 6-night local art, music, cuisine, architecture and language. It is stay in the resort town of Giardini Naxos, which stretches out also one of Italy’s most naturally scenic places with a along the Ionian Sea. En route we visit The Valley of the coastline of pristine sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs and Temples in Agrigento - one of the most important rocky shores with crystal-clear azure waters, while inland archaeological sites in Sicily. Our sightseeing in this area will there are rolling hills, fruit and olive orchards, terraced include the lovely cliff-top resort town of Taormina, the farming, ancient villages and archaeological treasures. bustling city of Catania, ancient Syracuse and the typical Sicilian towns where the famous trilogy “The Godfather” was We begin with 6 nights on the western side of the island in filmed! Our tour will also include a sampling of local wines Mazara del Vallo, historically famous as one of Italy’s and regional specialties. foremost fishing harbours. Mazara is a diverse, multi-ethnic city where people live in harmony and are known for their In Mazara del Vallo we stay at the Mahara Hotel, within warm hospitality. The area has seen a myriad of rulers walking distance of the city centre. The hotel offers a full (including Arabs and Normans) which is apparent in the service spa and guest rooms feature French balconies with great variety of architectural styles. Our sightseeing here garden views. Our hotel in Giardini Naxos is the Atahotel will include the historic centre of Mazara del Vallo, Segesta - Naxos, which has lovely grounds with 4 pools, 5 restaurants, one of the best preserved and most beautiful Greek temples, 4 bars, fitness centre, boutique, beauty centre and access to the picturesque hilltop town of Erice, the island of Mozia a private beach. Guest rooms are modern and have either a with its salt marches, windmills and vineyards, Arab- terrace or balcony. flavoured Monreale with its ancient murals, the old town and ***Those participating in any of our tours to Europe must be market of Palermo and Mount Pellegrina for fantastic views. able to walk fairly long distances and climb stairs easily.

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Tentative Itinerary for Sicily

Day 1: Departure. We depart for Sicily, with a change of Day 8: Agrigento / Giardini Naxos. Today we travel to the planes in Rome. Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, considered one of the world’s largest archaeological parks and one of the most Day 2: Palermo / Mazara Del Vallo. We arrive in Palermo impressive complexes of ancient Greek buildings outside and transfer to our hotel in Mazara del Vallo. Tonight is of Greece. A light lunch will be included at a local our Welcome Dinner. restaurant before we continue to our hotel in Giardini Day 3: Mazara Del Vallo. This morning we enjoy a guided Naxos. visit of the historical centre of town, to see the many Day 9: Taormina / Giardini Naxos. This morning we begin Moorish and Norman churches, as well as the beautiful with a walking tour of the charming cliff-side town of cathedral. We will also take a stroll in the Kasbah. The Taormina, followed by some free time to enjoy the afternoon is at leisure. spectacular views, elegant gardens, posh cafes and Day 4: Segesta / Erice. We begin the day with a visit of shops of this old-world resort town. We then enjoy a drive Segesta, one of the best preserved and most beautiful along the seafront of Giardini Naxos with some time for a Greek archaeological sites. We then enjoy some time in stroll along the boardwalk. the historical town of Erice, located on top of a mountain Day 10: Catania / Giardini Naxos. Today we tour Catania, 750 meters above sea level and overlooking the city of with its historical centre and famous fish market. We will Trapani. Our included lunch will feature typical Sicilian have some free time in the main square, the lovely Piazza fare. Duomo and main shopping street before we return to our Day 5: Mozia / Marsala. Today we enjoy a boat ride to the hotel via a scenic drive along the Riviera of the Cyclops - island of Mozia to visit what was once an ancient a legendary stretch of coast north of Catania. Phoenician city. We will see the original landscape of the Day 11: Godfather Tour / Giardini Naxos. We visit the salt marshes, windmills and vineyards. We then see the unspoiled and typical Sicilian hilltop towns of Savoca and historic center of Marsala and enjoy lunch at a winery, Forza D’Agroas as seen in Francis Ford Coppola's famous including a tasting. Godfather Trilogy! We will enjoy lunch at a local pizzeria Day 6: Mazara Del Vallo. A day at leisure to relax at the before we return to our hotel for an afternoon at leisure. hotel or explore the area at your own pace. Day 12: Syracuse / Giardini Naxos. A full day tour to the Day 7: Monreale / Palermo. A full day of touring as we ancient city of Syracuse on the island of Ortigia. We will travel to the hill top town of Monreale, renowned for its visit the archaeological zone to see the Roman Arab-flavoured Cathedral covered in mosaics dating back Amphitheatre and the Spring of Arethusa Fountain. There as far as 1194 AD. We continue to Palermo to visit the will be some free time to enjoy the historical centre. Duomo (cathedral) and the old town to see the Capo Day 13: Giardini Naxos. A free day to walk along the market selling fresh food and artisan products. beach or perhaps take an optional tour to famous Mount Etna. This evening is our Farewell Dinner.

Day 14: Home. We transfer to the airport for our flight home via Rome.

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HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: • Flights with Alitalia • First Class hotels • Breakfast and dinner daily (wine and water included with dinners) • 3 lunches • All tour inclusions on the inside cover COST: • per person, double occupancy, from Toronto - $5797

• Single Supplement- $790 • Ottawa or Montreal - add $290 • Halifax or Winnipeg - add $390 Sicily and Malta • Calgary, Edmonton or Vancouver - add $490 * Western Passengers - for an additional $79 p.p. double occupancy ($158 single) you may choose to overnight in Toronto before or after the tour.

Join us at the perfect time of year to visit two of the most interesting and historic islands in 15 DAYS • OCTOBER 10 - 24 the Mediterranean. We begin in Sicily, an incredibly beautiful island filled the towns and villages are crowded with Renaissance with art, archaeology, history, delicious cuisine and cathedrals and Baroque palaces, and the countryside is famous wines. Sicily was a Greek colony, a Roman dotted with some of the oldest known human structures in province, an Arab emirate and a Norman kingdom, so the world, which is why Malta has often been described as today we can enjoy exploring this eclectic history. With a an open-air museum. diversified landscape of orange and lemon orchards, lush In Malta we stay at the First Class Dolmen Hotel (or forests, ancient olive groves, rugged shorelines and similar), located right on the promenade overlooking the crystal blue waters, there is no other place on earth quite Bay of St. Paul. The small town of Buggiba is just a few like this Mediterranean gem. In Sicily we will stay at First minutes walk from the hotel and offers a variety of shops, Class hotels with guestrooms with modern amenities; cafes, bars and restaurants. Features of the hotel include twin or double beds, climate control, safe, hairdryer, tub or restaurants, bar, casino, comfortable lounges, indoor and shower, telephone and satellite TV with English channels. outdoor swimming pools, sauna, exercise classes and live After our stay in Sicily we take a flight to Malta. Blessed music on most nights. The comfortable guestrooms have with a warm, sunny climate year round, friendly people a seaview and are contemporary in design with two beds, and 7000 years of intriguing history, Malta is a wonderful climate control, telephone, satellite TV, mini bar and safe. vacation destination.The various nationalities that have The private bathroom has a tub, shower and hairdryer. occupied Malta over the centuries have blended to result ***Those participating in any of our tours to Europe must in a fascinating culture. The narrow meandering streets of be able to walk fairly long distances and climb stairs easily. 46 Senior Discovery Tours sicmal_Layoutsicmal_Layout 1 4/2/2018 1 4/2/2018 10:00 10:00 AM AM Page Page 2 2

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HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: • Flights with Air Transat (change of planes in Montreal in each direction) • First Class accommodation • Full breakfast, lunch and dinner daily (water, wine, beer & soft drinks Spain’s with all hotel lunches and dinners) • Daily afternoon tea (except on touring days) Costa Del Sol • 7 excursions as described • All tour inclusions on the inside cover

Located on the southern coast of Spain on the romantic Mediterranean, the Costa del Sol 16 DAYS • OCTOBER 15 - 30 (“Coast of the Sun”) boasts 320 days of sunshine annually, enabling the visitor to enjoy miles of sandy beaches in addition to the delightful mix of Spanish culture, directly on the Paseo Marítimo seafront promenade fascinating sites and spectacular scenery. overlooking beautiful Bajondillo Beach and within steps of Stretching for miles in both directions is the famous the centre of town. The hotel has 4 bars, a fully-equipped Paseo Maritimo promenade, a popular waterfront gym and spa, hair salon, gift shop, shuffle board and boardwalk that begs to be strolled along both day and lawn bowls, a variety of outdoor pools and an indoor evening. Kiosks and shops of every description stretch heated pool. The hotel’s 2 restaurants serve international as far as the eye can see, and on the beach, rows of themed buffets and regional specialties. There is a daily striped sun umbrellas dot the shoreline. You can walk activities program, and in the evening entertaining shows to the centre of Torremolinos - a charming town with a and live music. All guest rooms have a side view of the bustling pedestrian-only main street that is home to a sea and are equipped with two single beds or a double myriad of colourful boutiques, cafes and bars. bed, balcony, minibar, optional safe (nominal fee) and full bathroom. Complimentary Wifi is available in the public In Torremolinos we stay at the Hotel Sol Don Pablo, a areas of the hotel and all guest rooms. comfortable 4-star hotel surrounded by lovely gardens which offers the perfect combination of a relaxed Full breakfast, lunch and dinner (with wine and water), atmosphere with quality service. The hotel is located plus afternoon tea and coffee, are included daily.

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Included Excursions for Costa Del Sol

1. A full-day tour to Malaga, Picasso's birthplace.

2. A full-day tour to Granada and the Alhambra (box lunch provided).

3. A half-day tour to visit the prehistoric Nerja Caves and the mountain village of Frigiliana.

4. A half-day coastal tour to the resort areas of Marbella and Puerto Banus.

5. A half-day tour to the medieval town of Antequera including Alcazab Castle and Najera Palace.

6. The colourful Fuengirola Market - bargains galore! We also visit the traditional village of Mijas.

7. A Countryside Tour - whitewashed villages and a plantation visit.

COST per person, from Toronto or Montreal ...... $4197

Single Supplement ...... $790 Ottawa - add $150 (includes round-trip transportation to Trudeau Airport, Montreal) Vancouver - add $290 Winnipeg or Halifax - add $590 Calgary or Edmonton - add $790 Passengers from western provinces - for an additional $79 p.p. double occupancy ($158 single) you may overnight in Montreal before or after the tour (meals not included).

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HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: • Flights with British Airways (via London both ways) • First Class hotels • Buffet breakfast and dinner daily, Portugal and 1 lunch (water, soft drinks, house wine and local beer with dinners) 2-Centre Holiday • 6 excursions as described • All tour inclusions on the inside cover

The Algarve and Estoril Many excursions included! 16 DAYS • OCTOBER 15 - 30 Castles, history, sunshine, beaches, beautiful scenery, seafood - and above all friendly people, are some of the Suites - simply furnished with radio, satellite TV with features that make Portugal a perfect holiday destination. in-house movies and a balcony with an ocean view. This holiday begins with a 8-night stay in The Algarve - Following our stay in The Algarve we transfer by coach to a beach resort area deep in the south of Portugal with Cascais (for a 6-night stay) with a visit of the beautiful, much more to offer than its golden sand and warm historic city of Evora en route. Once a quaint fishing climate. We will stay in the lively resort town of village, Cascais is now a popular resort on the Estoril Albufeira. This picturesque, white-washed resort town Coast, just outside Lisbon. The harbour and square are is located in what is perhaps the most picturesque area great for people-watching and for watching the fishing of the Algarve - a sandy beach that stretches for miles, boats coming in with their daily catch. The downtown core and impressive cliffs and rock formations to add interest. is traffic-free with many outdoor restaurants and cafes. Our hotel, the Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa, has been a There are many interesting attractions in and around the favourite of ours for many years. It is a 5-minute walk area including the casino in nearby Estoril. from the town centre and the beach, and offers stunning Our hotel, the Hotel Vila Gale Cascais, is a short walk views of the town, beach and sea. Facilities include a from the town centre. Facilities include a restaurant, bar restaurant, pub with frequent live entertainment, and delightful gardens with an outdoor swimming pool. outdoor pool, fitness centre with a large indoor heated Guest rooms are spacious and modern with satellite TV. pool, jacuzzi and solarium and a games room with billiards and card tables. The guest rooms are all Junior *** Those joining any of our tours to Europe must be able to walk fairly long distances and climb stairs easily. 50 Senior Discovery Tours port2c_Layoutport2c_Layout 1 14/2/2018 4/2/2018 9:54 9:54 AM AM Page Page 2 2

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HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: • Flights with Air Canada (outbound to the Costa del Sol via Zurich) and Air Canada Rouge (direct Lisbon to Toronto) • First Class hotels • Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner daily Spain & Portugal (except for 1 lunch while in Lisbon) • Local wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks and 2-Centre All-Inclusive water included all afternoon and evening • 8 guided excursions as described Resort Holiday • All tour inclusions on the inside cover

This holiday to Spain's Costa del Sol and Portugal's Algarve will suit those who want 15 DAYS • OCTOBER 16 - 30 to visit both countries while enjoying a relaxing, All-Inclusive style vacation. In Costa del Sol we stay 6 nights at the lovely seaside town of Albufeira, one of the most picturesque areas of resort town of Torremolinos situated on the inviting the Algarve with a sandy beach that stretches for miles, Mediterranean Sea. Our hotel, the Sol Principe, is azure waters and impressive cliffs and rock formations. located directly on the famous Paseo Maritimo seafront Our hotel here is the First Class Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa, promenade that stretches for miles in each direction located within a 5-minute walk from the town centre and along the coast. Shops and cafes are plentiful and the the beach. Facilities of the hotel include a restaurant, bar, charming town centre with its pedestrian-only shopping outdoor pool, fitness centre with an indoor heated pool, district is just steps away. Guestrooms are comfortably jacuzzi and a games room with billiards and card tables. furnished with either a double or twin beds, refrigerator, Guest rooms are simply furnished and include satellite TV, hair dryer, satellite TV and a balcony. Facilities of the climate control, in-house videos and balcony. hotel include several bars and restaurants serving At both hotels we will enjoy All-Inclusive Beverage Service, international buffets, a gym and spa, hair salon and including local wines, beer and spirits available all gift shop, and there is a daily activity program with afternoon and evening. nightly entertainment. After our stay in Albufeira we enjoy a scenic drive to After our stay at the Costa del Sol we transfer by coach Lisbon where we enjoy a city sightseeing tour, our Farewell to the Algarve region in Portugal, enjoying en route a Dinner and overnight in a centrally located hotel. sightseeing tour of the historic Spanish city of Seville. In the Algarve we stay 6 nights in the popular resort ***Those joining any of our tours to Europe must be able to walk fairly long distances and climb stairs easily.

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Included Excursions WHILE IN SPAIN 1. MALAGA (Half day tour). Our tour of the modern yet historic port city of Malaga, Picasso’s birthplace, will include “Gibralfaro” - an old Arab Fortress offering fantastic views over the city and the Mediterranean. We will also visit the Cathedral - one of the best examples of Spanish Renaissance architecture. 2. MIJAS (Half day tour). Situated in the in the foothills of the Sierra de Mijas, this picturesque village is known as the “Essence of Andalusia” for its white houses, windows full of flowers and narrow streets. During our walking tour we will see the Shrine of the “Virgen de la Peña”, the Parish Church, the Bullring and the Auditorium. 3. ALFARNATEJO (Full day tour with lunch). Today we travel the olive oil route to see the largest and oldest olive groves in the region. We visit a rural oil production plant to sample different varieties before continuing to the charming mountain village of Alfarnatejo. A special lunch with a local family showcases the world renowned gastronomy of the region. 4. SEVILLE (Transfer day). Known for its impressive monumental heritage, Seville boasts beautiful gardens at Maria Luisa Park, the Plaza de España and the typical, delightful district of “Santa Cruz” (the former Jewish Quarter). We also see the 15th century Cathedral, the largest Gothic Church in Christendom, with its magnificent chancel, carvings and paintings.

WHILE IN PORTUGAL 1. ALTE and SALIR (Half day tour). We visit elegant Alte - a typical Algarve village of whitewashed houses with lattice work, handcrafted chimneys and narrow, cobbled streets nestling in the foothills of the Serra do Caldeirão. The church is at the centre of the village and there are numerous little cafes in which to relax and soak up the tranquility of the village. We then step back in time as we travel to Salir where a white row of charming houses are surrounded by the typical Algarve Carob, olive and almond orchards. The Church of Salir is the pride of the population, located in the central square. 2. LAGOS and SAGRES (Full day tour). Lagos still has many architectural signs of its ancient past, with one of the buildings dating back to 1445 and recorded as Europe’s first slave market. Some of the walls of the town remain after sections were restored. After some time here we visit Sagres and nearby Cape St Vincent, the most southwestern point of Europe. An impressive lighthouse has provided safety for hundreds of ships that pass the Cape every year. The surrounding cliffs present a very dramatic sight with their impressive sheer height and the constant pounding of the vast Atlantic Ocean. 3. FARO and OLHAO (Half day tour). The provincial capital of the Algarve, Faro is a thriving university town with a maze of twisting lanes and a lovely marina. Olhao is the Algarve's main fishing port and we will see the town centre, charming waterfront and visit the municipal market (mercado) with its display of an exceptional variety of seafood. 4. LISBON CITY TOUR (Half day, upon arrival from the Algarve the day before we return home). The capital of Portugal is a legendary city with over 20 centuries of history. On our city tour we will see St. George’s Castle with its panoramic views over the city, Jeronimos Monastery, Tower of Belem, Monument to the Discoveries and more.

COST per person, from Toronto ... $4397

Single Supplement - $790 Ottawa, Montreal, Winnipeg or Halifax - Add $90 Vancouver, Calgary or Edmonton - add $190

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HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: • Flights with Air France • First Class hotel • Full breakfast daily • 10 dinners with wine and coffee • 2 special lunches (including a special savoury truffle lunch) • All tour inclusions on inside cover

COSTS: • per person, double occupancy, from Toronto or Montreal Depart October 3 - $4697 Depart October 19 - $4597

• Single supplement - $790 Fall in Provence • Ottawa - add $150 (with round-trip transportation to Montreal Airport) • Vancouver - add $290 • Winnipeg, Calgary or Halifax - add $590 • Edmonton - add $790

Renowned for a wonderful climate, charming towns and villages, world-renowned 14 DAYS • 2 DATES IN FALL 2018 gastronomic traditions, unique landscape and OCTOBER 3 - 16 rich history, it is no wonder that Provence is one of France’s top destinations, especially OCTOBER 19 - NOVEMBER 1 during the Fall Harvest Season. On this tour we will enjoy all of this and more. We will is not only a very charming town but also a lively art and see the beautifully preserved Roman and medieval cultural center. The city boasts an excellent transportation architecture, scenery from the Mediterranean coast up system with regular routes to surrounding towns and to the summit of Mont Ventoux and typical Provencal villages enabling the traveller to easily explore the region. markets with endless stalls of fresh food, lavender and We will stay at the Mercure Pont d’Avignon, a perfectly local handicrafts as well as the delicious local situated 4-star hotel located within the old city walls in a specialties and wines - a feast for the senses! pleasant quiet area - an easy walk from restaurants, Our home base will be in lovely Avignon, located in the shopping streets and main attractions. Hotel facilities very heart of Provence. This beautiful city has include a bar, small lounge / garden and free internet magnificent 18th and 19th century private town houses, access. Guestrooms feature twin beds, telephone, satellite shaded squares, narrow streets named after ancient TV, hair dryer, mini-fridge, safety box, coffee machine and trades ("Bonnetterie”, “Teinturier”, “Infirmière”, etc"), private bathroom with shower and bath. gardens along the Rhône River, a daily and weekly food *** Those joining any of our tours to Europe must be able market, old-world boutiques and many museums. Avignon to walk fairly long distances and climb stairs easily. 54 Senior Discovery Tours provence_Layout 1 4/10/2018 11:41 AM Page 2

Tentative Itinerary for Provence

Day 1: Departure. We depart for Marseille via Paris. largest in Provence! Next is the summit of Mont Ventoux for a breathtaking view of the Toulourenc Valley. We finish Day 2: Avignon. We arrive in Marseille and transfer to Avignon. The rest of the day is at leisure until this this amazing day with a visit of a local winery, enjoying a evening’s Welcome Dinner. stroll through the grounds and a taste of the wonderful wines produced in this region. Day 3: Avignon Walking Tour. Our walking tour shows us the main highlights of Avignon; the Pont d’Avignon, the Day 8: At Leisure in Avignon. lively Place de l’horloge and the pedestrian streets. We Day 9: Luberon Villages. Scattered across the countryside also visit the Palace of the Popes - an imposing Gothic are the wonderful villages of the Luberon - widely known structure where several popes lived in the 14th and 15th as "the most beautiful villages of France". We see centuries. We conclude our tour at Les Halles – Avignon’s Rousillon - with its ochre landscape, Gordes - a hill top quaint food market, where a local chef will offer a cooking village with narrow alleys and passageways that wind demonstration and tasting of Provencal specialties. between medieval buildings, Bonnieux with its amazing Day 4: Arles / Camargue. We begin with a visit of Arles, view across the valley floor with its patchwork of orchards once Julius Caesar's capital of Gaul. Here we follow in the and vineyards, and Coustellet for a most interesting visit footsteps of Van Gogh to the sites immortalized in his of the lavender museum. many paintings. We will see the remarkable Roman and Day 10: Aix / Cassis. We travel to Aix en Provence (fondly typical Provencal architecture. We then travel to known as “X”). This is one of France's most popular cities, Camargue – a national wildlife reserve of exceptional with its majestic public squares, shaded avenues, beauty. See the immense plain of marshes and lagoons - graceful fountains and elegant Baroque style buildings refuge to over 300 species of birds (including pink built with the distinctive Provencal yellow stone. During flamingos). We will enjoy a special lunch at a typical our walking tour we see the Cours Mirabeau and the “Manade” specializing in the breeding of bulls, with market where locals shop daily for fresh produce and “cowboys” working with the famous Camargue Horses. We flowers. We then travel to Cassis, a former fishing village end the day with a visit of Carmargue’s capital, Saintes- and today a resort town picturesquely located in a niche Maries-de-la-Mer, a city of traditions superbly situated at on the Mediterranean Sea at the foot of steep cliffs. the mouth of the Rhone River and Mediterranean Sea. Day 11: At Leisure in Avignon. Day 5: At Leisure in Avignon. A free day to explore the Day 12: Orange / Truffle Hunting / Savoury Lunch. We town its quaint streets, museums and vibrant markets. first visit Orange - the “Gateway to Southern France”. Day 6: Uzes / Pont Du Gard / Nimes. This full-day Founded in 30 BC, Orange remains marked by the excursion begins with a walking tour of Uzes - the premier dynastic seal of William III of Orange, who became King of duchy of France. This dazzlingly beautiful commune has England in 1689. We will see the famous Triumphal Arch shaded boulevards, medieval streets and handsome and visit the Roman theatre. Then we proceed through the houses. Then we discover the Pont du Gard, built in the countryside to meet a warm-hearted family and discover 1st century AD – a technical and artistic masterpiece. We the mysteries of one of the world’s most coveted culinary finish the day in Nîmes, which boasts some of the world’s treasures - the truffle. These “Black Diamonds” are known best preserved Roman monuments. We will visit the for their subtle aroma and earthy flavour. A delicious impressive amphitheater and Maison Carrée (square lunch of finely prepared truffle dishes awaits following house) followed by some free time in the historic centre. our “cavage” demonstration with the family dogs. Day 7: Vaison-La-Romaine / Mont Ventoux / Winery. First Day 13: At Leisure. A final day of leisure ending with our we visit Vaison-La-Romaine, a small Provencal town special French Farewell Dinner. nestled in a valley. Once a prosperous Roman city, it is Day 14: Home. Air France takes us home via Paris. known today for its fabulous Provencal market - the Senior Discovery Tours 55 grcstay_Layout 1 4/2/2018 9:42 AM Page 1

Greece Seaside Stay-put Holiday

Fall is a lovely time of year to explore Greece. 14 DAYS • SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 11 The climate is mild and pleasant, ideal for walking and exploring. This economical and lively holiday is ideal for those looking for a relaxing vacation with the opportunity spa treatments available at a nominal cost. There is also to explore the towns, villages and historic sites. an outdoor pool surrounded by deck chairs and lounges. We stay at the Kinetta Beach Hotel & Spa, located on a In order to give an overview of life in Greece, and to allow pebbly beach by the sea in Corinthos, approximately 50 opportunities to meet with the local people, an activity kms. from Athens and 7 kms. from the village of St. programme will be included in our holiday. Scheduled Theodori. This First Class hotel, which is set on many activities include Greek language and cooking lessons, acres of gardens, has a lounge, bar, gift shop and TV folkloric shows, movie nights, visits to a monastery and a lounge. The restaurant serves all meals buffet style. The vineyard, as well as a series of lectures on mythology, cozy guestrooms have two single beds or one double, TV ancient history and modern Greece. There will also be a with English channels, an audio channel, climate control free shuttle into Athens one day for those who wish to and a bathroom with tub/shower and hairdryer. All rooms explore this fascinating city further. Various optional tours have a balcony or patio. will be offered to places of interest, including the A special feature of the hotel is their spa facilities, archaeological sites of Nafplion, Mycenae and Epidauras. including a sauna, gym, heated indoor pool and various ***Those joining any of our tours to Europe must be able to walk fairly long distances and climb stairs easily. 56 Senior Discovery Tours port2c_Layoutgrcstay_Layout 1 14/2/2018 4/2/2018 9:54 9:42 AM AM Page Page 2 2

Included Excursions 1. Athens. City sightseeing includes HadrIiann'sc Alruchd, tehed Te mEplex ofc Zueurss, Tihoe nStasd ium, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the former Royal Palace. A highlight will be the Acropolis and the incredible Parthenon. After our included lunch at a restaurant in the city there will be free time to explore the Plaka. 1. SANTA MARIA COAST. Faro - capital of the Algarve, the typical Moorish fishing village of Olhao, and Tavira with its 2. mCerudiseeve. lA c oansetl-ed ayn dc rfuaimseo tuos t4hteh S caernotnuircy IRsloamndasn, binricdlgued.ing Aegina which was a busy port in antiquity and is now a tranquil resort. We dock at Poros to enjoy a stroll through its enchanting harbour, and then on to another colourful 2. ShIaLVrbEoSu ar nadt HMyOdNraC.H LIuQnUcEh MisO aUbNoTaArIdN.S. We begin with a visit to Silves, the old Moorish capital of the Algarve, where we visit the castle and cathedral. Then on to the wonderful panoramic views from Foia, the highest point in southern 3. PDoertlpuhgia. lO. ur full day tour takes us through the mountains and magnificent scenery to Delphi, once known as the centre of the world. Here we visit the temple of the Greek god Apollo, a beautiful site that evokes the classical past of 3. LtAhGisO aSr eaan.d T ShAoGseR EwSh.o Lwaigshos m isa yk ncoliwmnb ftoor tihtse btoepa uotfi ftuhle c thhueracthr ea fnodr cloavsetllye vwieawlls .o Sf atghree cso iusn wtrhyesried eP.o Lrutungcuhe tsoed eaxyp ilso raetr sa lTeavrnerenda t.heir navigation skills. We also visit Cape St. Vincent - the westernmost point in Europe.

44. . ECVoOuRnAtr. yOsind eth Teo duar ya wnde Otrrainesnfteart iforonm. C tohuen Atrlygsairdvee ttoou Cr asncda oisri ewnet avtisioitn .E Wvoer as eeen t rhoeu Cteo.r Pinotrhtu Cgaanl’asl Gaonld esnu rArgoue nlidviensg on icno tuhnistr ybseiaduet, ivfuilll,a hgiesst oarnicd c tiotyw. nOsn. Ao uwr iwnearlyk ivnigsi t oius ri nwcel usdeeed t.he Roman temple and wall, the Gothic Cathedral, the Aqueduct and its fountains. This historic centre is on UNESCO’s Heritage List. 5. Athens By Night. We drive into Athens this evening to see all the main sights beautifully illumninated. A special dinner with wine and a lively folklore show is included. 5. QUELUZ, SINTRA, CASCAIS and ESTORIL. We begin with a visit of the magnificent royal palace in Queluz, the country’s finest example of Rococo architecture. We then take a short walk in the old city centre of Sintra (a UNESCO World Heritage Site and drive along the coast of Estoril to see the famous casino and gardens.

6. LISBON. On our panoramic tour of the country’s cIaNpiCtaLl UciSty IwOeN sSee St. George's Castle overlooking the city, followed by a stroll in the Baixa district - considered the heart of Lisbon. Then we will enjoy the scene along the Rua Augusta - a live•l yF pliegdhetst wriaitnh sAtirre Ceta wnaitdha m Roosuagice p(Daivreemcte nnto, no-usttdoopo rfl icgahftess ,b ienttwereneant iToonraoln sthoo oprs Manodn ttrheea lo cacnads Aiotnhaeln st.reet artist anAdl lp geadtdelwera. yWse fl cyo vnitain Tuoer oton tBoe olerm M toon streeea tlh).e Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries and Jeronimo’s Monastery before sampling the famous custard tarts - “pasteis de Belem”. • First Class accommodation as described

• Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, plus afternoon tea (tea, coffee and wine are served with lunch and dinner)

• 5 excursions as described above (optional tours will also be offered) COST per person, from Toronto ... $4497 • Scheduled activity programme as described Single Supplement - $990 • All tour inclusions listed on the inside cover Montreal - add $190 OttawaC - OadSdT $390 Calgary or Vancouver - add $490 per person, double occupancy, from Toronto ... $4397 Winnipeg or Halifax - add $590

SEindgmleo nStuopnp -le amdedn $t 7-9 $0590 Ottawa, Montreal, Winnipeg, Halifax, Calgary, Edmonton or Vancouver - add $90

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Magical Malta Includes 7 excursions

Blessed with a warm, sunny climate year-round and friendly, hospitable people 16 DAYS • NOVEMBER 1 - 16 (nearly all of whom speak English), the charming island of Malta has been a favourite vacation spot of the British for many years. also a short walk away, and local buses go to St. Julian's and Sliema (16 km. from Buggiba) on a regular basis. The Located in the heart of the Mediterranean off the coast of Dolmen's facilities include comfortable lounges, Sicily, Malta has played host to a great many cultures - restaurants, coffee shop / wine bar, indoor pool, sauna, Roman, Greek, Arab and of course British, all leaving their gym, tennis courts, casino and an outdoor pool mark on its historic monuments, architecture and ancient surrounded by sunning terraces. sites. There are many areas for you to explore on your own, and there is an extremely efficient and inexpensive bus Daytime activities include exercise classes, quizzes, bingo system that traverses the island, which makes exploring and other games. For evening entertainment there is live easy and fun. There are many attractions, including the music 4 nights a week. picturesque harbour, the narrow shopping streets of The comfortable guestrooms are all seaview and Sliema, the casino and colourful craft markets. contemporary in design with air conditioning and heating, We stay at the First Class Dolmen Hotel, a seaside resort direct dial phone, satellite TV, mini bar and safe (small hotel located right on the promenade overlooking the Bay charge applies). The private bathroom has tub, shower of St. Paul. The small town of Buggiba is just a few and hairdryer. minutes walk from the hotel and offers a variety of shops, *** Those joining any of our tours to Europe must be able cafes, bars and restaurants. The local bus terminal is to walk fairly long distances and climb stairs easily.

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Included Excursions Please note that many of the attractions we visit require quite a bit of walking. 1. Orientation Walking Tour: A morning orientation stroll in the area around our resort as well as the town of Buggiba.

2. Harbour Cruise: We enjoy a cruise around the Grand Harbour with beautiful views of Valetta.

3. Valetta 1: On our orientation tour of the capital Valetta, we begin with a viewing of The Malta Experience - a delightful movie featuring the highlights of the island. We will then visit The Upper Barracca Gardens and St. John’s Cathedral.

4. Valetta 2: We enjoy more sightseeing in Valetta as we visit the Grand Master’s Palace, the Armoury, the National Archaeological Museum and more.

5. Malta - Grand Island Tour: A full day of touring as we take in many of Malta’s major historic sites. We visit the catacombs in Rabat, the old Medieval walled silent city of Mdina and the church at Mosta. Lunch is included today.

6. Marsaxlokk: A visit to Malta’s largest and most picturesque fishing village. See the vividly painted luzzo (fishing boats) bobbing in the clear blue waters of the harbour. Very symbolic of Malta is the eye of Osiris painted on the bow of the boats to ward off evil at sea. Have a coffee by the harbour while enjoying the unhurried lifestyle of the village.

7. Island of Gozo: A full day tour to the island of Gozo, Malta’s sister island, which has barely changed in hundreds of years. We will see small farms, churches, a cathedral and the citadel. Lunch is included today.

8. A Malta Night featuring special Maltese foods, folklore dancers and music.

HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS

• Flights with Air Canada and Air Malta (via London)

• First Class seaview accommodation as described

• Full buffet breakfast and dinner daily (wine, water and coffee with all dinners) and 2 lunches

• 7 guided excursions

• A folklore night and talk on Maltese customs and traditions

• All tour inclusions listed on the inside cover

COST

per person, double occupancy, from Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal or Calgary - $4597

Single Supplement - $590 Halifax, Winnipeg, Vancouver or Edmonton - add $90

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Special Value Dubrovnik and the Adriatic Coast

Croatia’s Dalmatian coast is one of Europe's undiscovered treasures - a wonderland of 16 DAYS • OCTOBER 1 - 16 magical islands, azure blue seas, Roman ruins and medieval towns and villages that have visiting churches, palaces and monasteries. For stunning remained unchanged for centuries. views of the Adriatic you may walk along the city ramparts. Along the coast the green hills serve as a backdrop to Our hotel is the First Class Hotel Albatros, located about inlets, cliffs and beaches that are set along the waters of 800 metres from the centre of Cavtat and in a great the Adriatic Sea. seafront location. The guestrooms have two beds, satellite Croatia is a remarkable mix of cultures - Roman, TV with English channels, telephone, mini bar, private Byzantine, Venetian and Slavic. It now enjoys this rich bathroom with a hairdryer and a balcony with sea views. heritage as a democratic republic. Croatia is famous for The hotel has two restaurants, a snack bar, lounge bar its lively cafes, busy markets and colourful folklore. and shops. There is a heated indoor swimming pool, an outdoor pool, tennis courts, a nearby beach with water We stay in Cavtat, a delightful resort with a beautiful bay, sports, fitness room, sauna, solarium, massage parlour harbour and palm-fringed promenade. It is an easy walk and a hairdresser. Meals at the hotel are presented buffet to the old town with its meandering paths around the style and include breakfast and dinner daily. peninsula. The natural harbour is surrounded by green hills and you will find it a charming spot for cafes, bars, Due to flight schedules we will overnight in London on the restaurants and shops. The old city of Dubrovnik is easily way to Dubrovnik, with dinner and breakfast included. accessible from Cavtat by public bus or boat. In *** Those joining any of our tours to Europe must be able Dubrovnik you will enjoy strolling in the medieval town, to walk fairly long distances and climb stairs easily.

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HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: • Flights with Air Canada • First Class hotel • Full English breakfast daily • 4 dinners and 2 lunches (one is a pub lunch) • 3 pre-booked shows with transportation • All tour inclusions on the inside cover COSTS: • per person, double occupancy, from Toronto - $4297

• Single Supplement - $990 First Class • Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Winnipeg, Calgary or Edmonton - add $90 London Show Tour • Vancouver - add $190

On this tour we visit our favourite London attractions, take in some of the top shows 10 DAYS • OCTOBER 3 - 12 and enjoy some excursions to some of England’s most historic and beautiful cities. Labey (Winner of ITV’s Dance Dance Dance) and Zizi Tour Highlights: Strallen (Mary Poppins) as star-crossed, dance-crazed • Grand London City Tour including Westminster Abbey lovers. Brilliant songs and astonishing dance moves truly affirm that ‘Love is in the Air’. • Stratford-upon-Avon - birthplace of Shakespeare 2. Girl from the North Country - This “instant classic” • Cotswolds - one of the most 'quintessentially English’ production from award-winning playwright Conor and unspoiled regions of England McPherson intertwines 20 of Bob Dylan’s songs with • Windsor – oldest and largest inhabited castle in the an inspired and beautiful Depression-era story. world. The Queen's favourite weekend home 3. Your choice between 3 theatre productions! For your • Bath – Roman hot springs and home of Jane Austen 3rd theatre night you will be given the choice between • Royal Mews, Canadian War Memorial, Covent Garden 3 of the hottest West End theatre offerings. • London Eye - Stunning Farewell view over London We will stay at the centrally located Copthorne Tara Hotel in Kensington (or similar). This First Class hotel is located As well as the meals and tours included in our itinerary, in the prestigious area of Kensington High Street, rich we have pre-booked excellent seats for three of the most with shops and restaurants. Close by are Hyde Park, Royal popular shows in town, which tentatively include: Albert Hall, Victoria and Albert Museum and the Natural 1. Strictly Ballroom - The Musical – Based on the History Museum, all within walking distance of the hotel. legendary movie with the same name, this soul- Our superior rooms all are comfortably air-conditioned stirring musical stars the popular newcomer Johnny with satellite TV, tea / coffee making facilities and Wi-Fi. 62 Senior Discovery Tours lst_Layout 1 4/2/2018 9:39 AM Page 2

Tentative Itinerary for London Show Tour

Day 1: Departure. We depart for London with Air Canada. Day 7: Bath. We travel to Bath, renowned for its hot spring waters as well as the honey-coloured Georgian terraces Day 2: Arrival London. We arrive in London in the morning with elegant crescents built mainly in the 18th century. A and transfer to our hotel. The balance of the day is free guided walking tour orientates us through the city, by and this evening is our Welcome Dinner. Jane Austin’s home, the picturesque Avon River, Bath Day 3: London Tour / Westminster Abbey / Theatre. Abbey and more. Included is a visit to the Roman Baths (a Today's guided tour takes in the major highlights - Big magnificent temple and bathhouse built by the Romans Ben, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, Tower of nearly 2000 years ago) and a lovely lunch in The Pump London, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Canadian War Memorial, Room (or similar). Houses of Parliament and more. Included will be a visit to Day 8: Royal Mews / Canadian War Memorial / Covent Westminster Abbey for a guided tour. This large and Garden / Theatre. We begin with a visit to the Royal impressive Gothic church was the traditional place of Mews, which houses the horses and coaches of the Royal coronation and burial site for English monarchs. Transport (including the Gold State Coach which has been This evening is our first night at the theatre. used at every coronation for the past 200 years). It is still one of the world’s finest working stables. Then we walk Day 4: At Leisure. A day to explore London on your own. over to the Canadian War Memorial, located right beside Day 5: Stratford-Upon-Avon and the Cotswolds. Our full- Buckingham Palace, which was unveiled by the Queen in day excursion takes us through the quintessential English 1994 to remember the one million Canadians who served countryside, first to Stratford-upon-Avon, made famous by with British forces during the two World Wars and paid William Shakespeare. Our walking tour will touch on all of the ultimate sacrifice for peace and freedom. Stratford’s many quirks and charms, as well as highlights We finish in Covent Garden, located in the West End - like Anne Hathaway’s cottage. London’s main theatre and entertainment area. Originally We then head south through the Cotswolds - a designated a fruit and vegetable market, today it houses stylish “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty” that is home to shops, market stalls, cafes, bars, restaurants and pubs. rolling hills, honey coloured cottages, dry stone walls and In addition, there are street entertainers that perform villages. We will stop in one or two villages with time to daily by the 17th century St. Paul’s Church (called also enjoy a stroll before returning to London. the Actors’ Church) to interested onlookers. Covent Garden is also the perfect place to pick up those last Day 6: Windsor / Theatre. This morning we visit Windsor and the castle that has been "home" to English monarchs minute souvenirs. for almost 1,000 years. It is said to be the Queen's This evening is our final theatre night. favourite residence, and is one of the world’s oldest and Day 9: At leisure / London Eye. A day of leisure to do your largest occupied castles. We will enjoy a short guided own thing in London. Tonight is our Farewell Dinner, and walking tour of the town, followed by a visit to the castle prior to our dinner we step aboard the magnificent London grounds and buildings. We also see Runnymede - site of Eye, which offers a truly captivating and unparalleled the signing of the Magna Carta, and stop at the R.A.F. view of London by the Thames – a perfect ‘Farewell’ to the Memorial, overlooking scenic countryside. city! This evening is our second theatre night. Day 10: Home. We fly home with Air Canada.

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HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: • Flights with Air Canada • First Class hotels • Full English breakfast daily • 8 dinners, 4 special lunches (which includes a traditional Christmas lunch and a traditional Cream Tea) • All tour inclusions on the inside cover COST: England’s • per person, double occupancy, from Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Christmas Splendour Halifax or Calgary - $5297 • Single Supplement - $990 and Christmas Markets • Winnipeg, Edmonton or Vancouver - add $190

The lead-up to Christmas is a magical time in England, with windows and doorways 14 DAYS • NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 11 swagged in lush garlands, festooned with holly berries and twinkling lights. Tour Highlights: The splendour of the season can be seen, and felt, at every • The French Renaissance-style Waddesdon Manor turn on the cobbled streets. Especially delightful are the including a festive lunch Christmas Markets, with stalls bursting with traditional • Ludlow - ‘The Perfect Historic Town’ crafts, unique gifts and delicious local food. The atmosphere alone makes for a wonderfully festive day. • Weston’s Cider Mill This splendid seasonal tour features a host of • Cadbury’s World – one of Britain's best loved brands picturesque, vibrant and historic places, beautifully • The quintessentially English villages of the Cotswolds decorated at this special time of year. • Hereford Police Male Choir Our first 9 nights will be in Stratford-Upon-Avon. Set in • Royal Shakespeare Theatre performance of the beautiful Warwickshire countryside, Shakespeare’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ birthplace is a magical blend of heritage and drama, and • The architectural gem of medieval Warwick so it is named one of Britain’s Heritage Cities. This thriving market town is a perfect combination of old and • City of Bath, and its famous Christmas Market new and a perfect base for enjoying the festive season. • World Heritage Site of Blenheim Palace Our remaining 3 nights will be at a centrally located hotel • Greenwich World Heitage Site and Christmas Market in London. At this time of year “Everyone’s Favourite City” • London’s Royal Botanic Gardens and Kew Gardens is an enchanting experience you do not want to miss. *** Those joining any of our tours to Europe must be able to walk fairly long distances and climb stairs easily. 64 Senior Discovery Tours britxmas_Layout 1 4/10/2018 11:40 AM Page 2

Tentative Itinerary for England’s Christmas Traditions Day 1: Departure. We depart for London. and minced pie! There will be free time to explore the castle and Day 2: Stratford-Upon-Avon. We arrive and transfer to our historic town on our own. Chic restaurants, antique centres and centrally located hotel in Stratford-Upon-Avon, for our 9-night art galleries sit amongst the historic buildings and all are stay. easily explored on foot. Day 3: Waddesdon. We start our Christmas experience by Day 9: Stratford-Upon-Avon. At leisure in one of Britain’s visiting Waddesdon Manor - a 16th century French Heritage Cities. Stratford’s blend of heritage and culture makes Renaissance-style chateau built by Baron de Rothschild to it one of the UK’s most important tourist destinations. With the entertain England’s noble class and to house his collection of backdrop of Shakespeare’s birthplace, the town comes alive fine art and wine. We will tour the festively decorated house, with its Christmas Market with bustling streets serving up then enjoy a delicious traditional Christmas lunch. festive sights and smells. You can browse the festive market stalls, shop in major high street stores or explore Stratford's Day 4: Ludlow. The 'loveliest town in England' welcomes you. fabulous range of designer boutiques and independent stores. Our town walk will take us through 900 years of history (there This evening we enjoy a Royal Shakespeare Theatre are almost 500 listed building on Ludlow's old streets and quiet performance of ‘A Christmas Carol’. lanes). There will be free time in the town (now a gastronomic centre), which is packed with independent shops including Day 10: Bath. Today we enjoy Bath's magical and award- bakeries, delicatessens, clothing shops, ironmongers, gift winning Christmas Market, with over 200 beautifully decorated shops, book shops, antique and craft shops. wooden chalets lining the streets in the heart of Bath’s World Heritage Site. Each chalet sells a variety of high-quality artisan Day 5: Shakespeare’s School / Cotswolds. We begin with a products including handmade Christmas decorations, visit to Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall, where the great personalised gifts, hand-made toys, festive food and drink, playwright was inspired. We then head into the Cotswolds - a local artwork and designer jewellery to name a few. Set in the gentle hilly region with crisscrossed hedgerows, quaint villages picturesque streets surrounding Bath Abbey, this is a truly and free roaming sheep! Quintessentially British! This region is magical setting for a Christmas Market. one of Britain’s most visited areas and a designated ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’. We will have free time in some of Day 11: Blenheim Palace. We leave Stratford-Upon-Avon and the villages where local traders turn the picture-postcard proceed to Blenheim Palace - a true masterpiece of 18th streets into a scene straight out of a Charles Dickens novel. Century Baroque architecture that was home to the Duke and Included is a delicious fish & chips lunch at an Inn with a Duchess of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. friendly atmosphere which is popular among the locals. At Christmas time this palatial home is transformed into a Christmas feast for the eyes! After our house visit we’ll take Day 6: Cadbury’s World. We visit Cadbury’s World, and follow time to relax with a delicious Afternoon Tea. Later we arrive at the story of the Cadbury family. We’ll see how Cadbury’s most our centrally located London hotel for our final 3-nights. popular products are made and watch the chocolatiers demonstrate traditional chocolate making skills. After we visit Day 12: London / Kew Gardens. Morning at leisure - a chance the World's Biggest Cadbury Shop we enjoy an included lunch. to do as much or as little as you choose. London is full of seasonal festivities for you to enjoy. In the late afternoon we Day 7: Ledbury and Weston’s Cider Mill. We start in Ledbury - depart for the Royal Botanic Gardens for an illuminated evening a Place of Poetry and Culture, named as one of Europe’s best tour of Kew Gardens. We’ll follow the mile-long glittering trail as Christmas shopping destinations. After exploring Ledbury’s it winds its way through the botanical gardens in a magical market we head into the countryside to Weston’s Cider Mill, to after-dark experience. learn about the traditional English art of cider making. We’ll enjoy dinner in the Scrumpy House Restaurant - a historic Day 13: Greenwich. Today we visit The Maritime Greenwich converted cattle shed. To round off this fabulous day, we attend World Heritage Site, which belongs to a unique club of the most a rehearsal of the Hereford Police Male Choir! important and natural places on earth. We will tour the Royal Observatory - home of Greenwich Mean Time, and the National Day 8: Warwick. A short coach ride takes us to Warwick - Maritime Museum. You will have free time to enjoy the historic Britain’s Finest Market Town. We start with a guided tour of market, followed by a tour of Cutty Sark - one of the world’s Britain’s Ultimate Castle. Warwick Castle has stood as an most famous ships. This evening is our Farewell Dinner! impressive mediaeval fortress on the banks of the River Avon since AD914!. Our tour ends with a warm glass of mulled wine Day 14: Home. Air Canada takes us home. 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HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: • Air Canada flights • First Class hotels • Breakfast daily • 7 dinners and 1 Pub Lunch • Theatre Show in London’s West End (your choice from 2 top productions) • All tour inclusions on the inside cover COST: • per person, double occupancy, Tale of 3 Cities from Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax or Calgary - $5997

London, Paris • Single Supplement - $1590 • Winnipeg, Edmonton and Amsterdam or Vancouver - add $90

London, Paris and Amsterdam – 3 iconic capitals! All rich with architectural grandeur, 14 DAYS • OCTOBER 5 - 18 artistic heritage and world class cuisine! In London our touring takes in the many well known After Paris we board the Thalys high speed train, which landmarks: the Tower of London, Thames River, Big Ben, takes us to lively Amsterdam. Here we will view the city’s Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace and more. elaborate canal system and narrow houses with gabled London Highlights: facades. The Museum District houses the Van Gogh Museum, and the Rijksmuseum with works by Rembrandt. • Westminster Abbey – home of coronations; burial place of English Monarchs and site of Royal weddings Amsterdam Highlights: • Cotswolds – a full day in the countryside with rolling • The world’s only floating flower market hills, thatched medieval villages and stately homes • Anne Frank House • Theatre show in London’s West End • A hop-on hop-off canal city tour In London we board the Eurostar high speed train, and • Dutch Culture day with visits to Edam (cheese), speed through the “Chunnel” to Paris. Touring includes Zaanse Schans (windmills) and Marken (wooden shoes) the historic districts of Montmartre and Marais and • Dinner cruise along the canals notable landmarks such as the Arc de Triomphe, the Grand Opera House, Grand Palais, Champs-Élysées and more. Our centrally-located First Class hotels have comfortable guestrooms with satellite TV, tea / coffee makers and WiFi. Paris Highlights: The Copthorne Tara Hotel in London • Visits to the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral The Holiday Inn Bastille in Paris • An evening cruise along the River Seine The Park Hotel in Amsterdam • Giverny – a visit to the countryside home and gardens of Claude Monet – leading light in Impressionist Art! *** Those joining any of our tours to Europe must be able to walk fairly long distances and climb stairs easily. 66 Senior Discovery Tours 3 cities_Layout 1 4/2/2018 9:30 AM Page 2

Tentative Itinerary for London, Paris and Amsterdam Day 1: Departure. We depart with Air Canada for London. Impressionist artist Monet lived and created a stunning Day 2: London. Upon arrival in London we transfer to our garden of symmetry and colour. Monet mixed the simplest centrally located hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure flowers (daisies and poppies) with the rarest varieties. until this evening's Welcome Dinner. This is where he painted the ‘Japanese Bridge’, and the delicate ‘Water Lilies’ which have been forever Day 3: London City Tour. We begin with a visit to immortalized in his incredible works! Westminster Abbey for a guided tour of this impressive Gothic church, which was the traditional place of Day 9: Paris at Leisure / Seine Cruise. At leisure to coronation and burial site for English monarchs. After our perhaps visit the Louvre, Versailles Palace by local train, visit we continue to take in some of London’s other major take a full day excursion to Vimy Ridge or just stroll along highlights – Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Piccadilly the Champs-Élysées, sit at a cafe and people watch. Your Circus, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul’s Tour Manager will be on hand to advise and assist. This Cathedral, Canadian War Memorial and more! evening we take a cruise on the Seine to view the illuminated brilliance of “The City of Light”. Day 4: Oxford and the Cotswolds. We travel first into the green countryside and visit “The Cotswolds” - an area of Day 10: Amsterdam via Thalys Train. Our high speed train many small old towns and villages with honey coloured takes us across scenic Belgium to Amsterdam in 3 hours. cottages and dry stone walls nestling in the valleys and Day 11: Amsterdam City Tour. The best way to explore wooded hillsides. We will stop at one or two of the villages Amsterdam is through the city’s canals and by foot, so we to explore. Then we will visit the university town of Oxford will have a walking tour including the “Hop-On-Hop-Off” which for over 900 years has been home to royalty and boat tour to visit famous attractions like the floating scholars. A walking tour takes us past several of the 30 Flower Market and Anne Frank’s House. After the guided colleges and their picture-perfect courtyards. If possible tour your 24-hour pass will enable you to continue seeing we will tour one of them. A pub lunch is included today. more of this grand city. Day 5: London at Leisure / Theatre. A day at leisure to Day 12: Cheese, Windmills and Villages. A full day of visit, or revisit, your favourite attractions in “Everybody’s scenic landscapes featuring windmills, picturesque Favourite City”. This evening enjoy a show in London’s canals, charming villages with cobblestone streets, locals West End - your choice from 2 top performances! dressed in traditional costumes and tasty Dutch Day 6: Paris via Eurostar! Cheerio to London and Bonjour specialties. We will have a walking tour of Marken (with a Paris, as we whiz through the Channel tunnel at 320 km/h visit to a workshop of a wooden shoemaker), a ferry ride to on the high speed Eurostar train! In just over two hours we Volendam - a traditional Dutch fishing village, a stop to will be in central Paris. We will have some time to relax savor the flavour of Edam cheese and finish in Zaanse before our dinner at a charming bistro. Schanse - known for its magnificent collection of historic windmills. Day 7: Paris. Our Paris highlights tour begins with a visit of the Eiffel Tower. We will ascend the tower by elevator Day 13: Amsterdam at Leisure. Today you can visit the and take in the panoramic view of the city. We continue our Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh or Rembrandt museums to name tour and see the Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, Place a few! Or take the “Red Light District” tour (beyond its de la Concord, the Opera and Notre Dame Cathedral. Then salacious reputation the De Wallen area has some of the we continue to the beautiful and historic Montmartre area city's prettiest canals and winding cobblestone streets rich and visit the Sacre Coeur for wonderful views of Paris. We with fascinating stories of the city's character). Or do like will have some free time to explore Place du Terte and the locals and ride a bike to explore the city! Our evening watch the artists at work. Tonight’s dinner is at a typical is complete with our Farewell Canal Dinner Cruise! Montmartre restaurant. Day 14: Home. We fly home with Air Canada. Day 8: Countryside Tour to Giverny and Monet’s Garden. Today we leave the city to visit Giverny, where the Senior Discovery Tours 67 cruisesF_Layout 1 4/2/2018 9:34 AM Page 1

Cruises Summer & Fall 2018 (as previously advertised)

The following cruise programs have all been described in detail in one of our previous brochures. Should you wish a detailed description of any of these programs, please call our office. All prices listed are based on double occupancy, for Toronto departures.

BRITISH ISLES AND IRELAND CRUISE on the Royal Princess plus stay in London. 15 days. Departs August 28. $6197 (Inside Cabin) - $7597 (Balcony Cabin) • Channel Islands • • • Belfast • • Inverness • • Normandy

BALTIC CRUISE (SCANDINAVIA AND RUSSIA) on the Regal Princess plus stay in Copenhagen. 14 days. Departs August 16. $6197 (Inside Cabin) - $7597 (Balcony Cabin) • Oslo • • Estonia • St. Petersburg • Helsinki •

GRAND MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE on the Crown Princess plus stay in Rome. 17 days. Departs September 7. $6997 (Inside Cabin) - $8597 (Balcony Cabin • Greece • Montenegro • Italy • Spain • Gibraltar • France

RHINE RIVER CRUISE on the MS AmaStella plus 4 nights Switzerland. 13 days. Departs September 26. From $8797 - $10797. All outside cabins. • Amsterdam • • Strasbourg • Most shore excursions included!

TRANS-ATLANTIC CRUISE ON THE QUEEN MARY II, AND LONDON SHOW TOUR. 11 days departing September 9. $4997 (Inside Cabin) - $6397 (Balcony Cabin) • 7-night cruise from New York to London • 3 nights London • 2 West End Shows

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HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: • Flights with Air Canada Rouge • Cruise as described, port taxes, all tipping, 4 meals daily, all activities & entertainment Western • All tour inclusions on the inside cover COST: Caribbean Cruise per person, double occupancy, from Toronto or Montreal aboard the Caribbean Princess • Inside Cabin (various decks) ...... $2997 • Outside Cabin (obstructed view) Emerald Deck...... $3147 • Outside Cabin (clear view) Plaza Deck...... $3297 • Outside Cabin with private balcony Riviera or Lido Deck ...... $3797

• Single Supplement - add 50% to costs above *** All add-ons below include a Toronto overnight on the outbound flight. • Ottawa, Halifax or Winnipeg - add $390 • Calgary, Edmonton or Vancouver - add $490

Come cruise with us to some of the most exciting ports of call in the Caribbean aboard 8 DAYS • FEBRUARY 16 - 23, 2019 the Grand Class Caribbean Princess. Grand Class ships are the most beautiful and spacious in the Princess fleet. They have more of everything you would Staterooms are spacious and well appointed with twin beds expect in a 5-star floating resort - more spacious (convertible to queen size), TV, phone, safe, hair dryer, staterooms, more dining and entertainment options and climate control, fridge, spacious closets and a private more services, amenities and activities. bathroom with shower only. Go for a swim in one of the pools; have a sauna and From after-dinner drinks in one of the elegant lounges, to massage in the spa; enjoy the aerobics and dance classes; first-run films, to the excitement of the casino, to a enjoy the commentary on history and highlights of the ports midnight dance or stroll on deck, there is evening by the on-board experts, which will help you decide on entertainment to suit every mood. The specialty is the optional excursions. Or you may just want to relax in one of incomparable Broadway-style entertainment. The the many luxurious lounges with expansive windows. professionally produced nightclub revues feature some of As for food, Princess has introduced continuous dining the finest dancers, singers, comedians and magicians. options: the Pizzeria, 3 intimate dining rooms, a 24-hour * All shore excursions are optional, and may be purchased in international food court, outdoor grill, afternoon tea service, advance on Princess Cruises’ website, or onboard the ship. ice cream sundae bars, patisserie and, of course, 24-hour room service. Special diets are not a problem.

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Tentative Itinerary for Western Caribbean Cruise

Day 1: Departure / Miami. We fly to Miami and upon Day 5: Belize City, Belize. The dense rainforest in Belize arrival transfer to Fort Lauderdale and our cruise ship, the is dotted with Mayan ruins and tropical wildlife. The Caribbean Princess. This evening we enjoy our first world’s second largest barrier reef is here and offers some delicious dinner on board. of the finest snorkeling and diving in the world. Enjoy Belize City by horse and carriage or visit the zoo - home to Day 2: At Sea. Time to relax, get acquainted with the 125 animals native to the country. ship and enjoy the endless array of facilities, activities and entertainment. Day 6: Cozumel, Mexico. A day in Mexico. Shopping on this Mexican Island is truly a delightful pastime. Quality Day 3: Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. We arrive at crafts, fine jewelry and leather goods are all good buys Grand Cayman, famous for its Seven Mile Beach and and the cultural surroundings in this part of Mexico are some of the finest duty-free shopping in the Caribbean. fascinating. In Georgetown the 5-story building limit contributes to the charming ambiance of this island. Day 7: At Sea. A final day to relax or participate in the activities on board ship. Day 4: Roatan, Honduras. Roatan is noted for its pristine coral reefs, beautiful beaches, lush tropical foliage and Day 8: Home. We disembark the ship at Fort Lauderdale friendly people. One of the most famous attractions here and transfer to the airport for our flight home. is the Iguana farm - home to over 2700 Iguanas. Perhaps visit Carambola Botanical Gardens - a 40-acre reserve with jungle trails and gentle pathways of beautiful flora and fauna.

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HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: • Flights with Air Canada Rouge • Cruise as described, port taxes, 4 meals daily, all activities and entertainment • All tour inclusions on the inside cover COSTS: • per person, double occupancy, from Toronto or Montreal • Inside Cabin (various decks) .....$3797 • Outside Cabin (obstructed view) Emerald Deck ...... $3997 • Outside Cabin (clear view) Plaza Deck ...... $4197 • Outside Cabin with private balcony Riviera or Lido Deck ...... $4997 Southern Caribbean • Single Supplement - add 50% to costs above *** Add-ons below include an overnight Cruise in Toronto en route to Fort Lauderdale • Ottawa - add $90. Halifax - add $190 aboard the Crown Princess • Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton or Vancouver - add $290

Come cruise with us to some of the most exciting ports of call in the Caribbean aboard 11 DAYS • FEBRUARY 15 - 25 the Grand Class Crown Princess. Grand Class ships are some of the most beautiful and service, ice cream sundae bars, patisserie and, of course, spacious in the Princess fleet. They have more of everything 24-hour room service. Special diets are not a problem. you would expect in a 5-star floating resort - more spacious Staterooms are spacious with twin beds (convertible to staterooms, more dining and entertainment options and queen size), TV, phone, hair dryer, climate control, fridge, more services, amenities and activities. spacious closets and a private bathroom with shower only. Go for a swim in one of the pools; have a sauna and From after-dinner drinks in one of the elegant lounges, to massage in the spa; enjoy the aerobics and dance classes; first-run films, to the excitement of the casino, there is enjoy the commentary on history and highlights of the ports evening entertainment to suit every mood. The specialty is by the on-board experts, which will help you decide on the incomparable Broadway-style entertainment. The optional excursions. Or you may just want to relax in one of professionally produced nightclub revues feature some of the luxurious lounges with expansive windows. the finest dancers, singers, comedians and magicians. As for food, Princess has introduced continuous dining * All shore excursions are optional, and may be purchased in options: the Pizzeria, three intimate dining rooms, a 24- advance on Princess Cruises’ website, or onboard the ship. hour international food court, outdoor grill, afternoon tea

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Tentative Itinerary for Southern Caribbean Cruise

Day 1: Departure / Fort Lauderdale. We fly to Fort Day 6: Grenada. Breathe in the scent of the wild nutmeg Lauderdale and upon arrival we transfer to our cruise trees that this "Spice Island" is famous for as you stroll ship, the Crown Princess. This evening we enjoy our first past the heliconia and ginger lilies to Grand Etang Lake. delicious dinner on board. Be sure to bring along your swimsuit because the crystal- clear pool at the base of Seven Sisters Falls is hard to Day 2: Princess Cays, Bahamas. This is Princess' private resist. island, a tropical playground located amidst the unspoiled beaches of South Eleuthera in the Bahamas. Day 7: Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles. If you think you This oasis of palms has inviting hammocks swaying in have seen everything, come explore the kunuku - a the breeze. To complete the day, enjoy a lavish island Caribbean-style outback terrain unique to the Netherlands barbeque served right on the beach from the Sea Breeze Antilles. Here nature serves up prickly cactus where Grill. iguanas feel at home and the offshore waters shimmer like a million aquamarines. Day 3: At Sea. Time to relax, get acquainted with the ship and enjoy the endless array of facilities, activities and Day 8: Curacao. Colourful Willemstad is a UNESCO World entertainment. Visit the health club for a workout or Heritage Site and one of the most recognizable spots in beauty treatment, join an exercise class, line dancing or the Caribbean. While the shops in town offer great perhaps wine tasting. bargains, there is also an array of pristine beaches as well as the fascinating Hato Caves. Day 4: St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. A small island surrounded by a series of jagged bays, inlets and coves Days 9 & 10: At Sea. Relax and enjoy all of the activities with miles of beautiful beaches and green mountains. and entertainment on board our ship. Enjoy exploring the colourful waterfront and cobbled streets with outstanding duty-free shopping in the lovely Day 11: Fort Lauderdale / Home. We arrive back in Fort capital of Charlotte Amalie. Lauderdale in the morning and transfer to the airport for our flight home. Day 5: Dominica. This island boasts a wealth of lush rain forests, dense jungles and rugged mountains. You can explore the natural beauty at places like Champagne Reef, Emerald Pool and Ti Tou Gorge. You can also sit back and watch the brilliantly plumed Sisserou and Jacquot parrots flit from tree to tree.

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HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: • Flights with Air Canada Rouge • Cruise as described, port taxes, all tipping, 4 meals daily, all activities & entertainment • All tour inclusions on the inside cover COSTS: • per person, double occupancy, from Toronto or Montreal • Inside Cabin (various decks) ...... $3597 • Outside Cabin (obstructed view) Emerald Deck ...... $3797 • Outside Cabin (clear view) Plaza Deck...... $3997 • Outside Cabin with private balcony Eastern Caribbean Riviera or Lido Deck ...... $4597 • Single Supplement - add 50% to costs above Deluxe Cruise *** All add-ons below include a Toronto overnight on the outbound flight. aboard the Crown Princess • Ottawa - add $190. Vancouver - add $390 • Halifax, Winnipeg, Calgary or Edmonton - add $290

Come cruise with us to some of the most exciting ports of call in the Caribbean aboard 11 DAYS • FEBRUARY 5 - 15, 2019 the Grand Class Crown Princess. Grand Class ships are the most beautiful and spacious in the Princess fleet. They have more of everything you would ice cream sundae bars, patisserie and, of course, 24-hour expect in a 5-star floating resort - more spacious room service. Special diets are not a problem. staterooms, more dining and entertainment options and Staterooms are spacious with twin beds (convertible to more services, amenities and activities. queen size), TV, phone, hair dryer, climate control, fridge, Go for a swim in one of the pools; have a sauna and spacious closets and a private bathroom with shower only. massage in the spa; enjoy the aerobics and dance classes; From after-dinner drinks in one of the elegant lounges, to enjoy the commentary on history and highlights of the ports first-run films, to the excitement of the casino, there is by the on-board experts, which will help you decide on evening entertainment to suit every mood. The specialty is optional excursions. Or you may just want to relax in one of the incomparable Broadway-style entertainment. The the luxurious lounges with expansive windows. professionally produced nightclub revues feature some of As for food, Princess has introduced continuous dining the finest dancers, singers, comedians and magicians. options: the Pizzeria, two intimate dining rooms, a 24-hour * All shore excursions are optional, and may be purchased in international food court, outdoor grill, afternoon tea service, advance on Princess Cruises’ website, or onboard the ship. 74 Senior Discovery Tours eastcarib_Layout 1 4/2/2018 9:42 AM Page 2

Tentative Itinerary for Eastern Caribbean Cruise

Day 1: Departure / Embarkation. We fly to Miami, and Day 7: St. Kitts. With so much natural beauty, it's no upon arrival we transfer to our cruise ship, the Crown wonder the English defended the "Gibraltar of the West Princess. This evening we enjoy our first delicious dinner Indies" from Brimstone Hill. Take it all in - from Piccadilly on board. Circus and an island version of Big Ben to the pink salt pond, the lush gardens and rain forests. Days 2 & 3: At Sea. Time to relax, get acquainted with the ship and enjoy the endless array of facilities, activities Day 8: St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. A small island and entertainment. Visit the health club for a workout or surrounded by a series of jagged bays, inlets and coves beauty treatment, join an exercise class, line dancing or with miles of beautiful beaches and green mountains. perhaps wine tasting. Enjoy exploring the colourful waterfront and cobbled streets with outstanding duty-free shopping in the lovely Day 4: Antigua. Dive into British naval history at Nelson's capital of Charlotte Amalie. Dockyard where you can patrol the museum and Blockhouse Ruins for nautical lore. Indulge your sense of Day 9: At Sea. Following all of the excitement and wonder snorkeling above rainbow reefs or pick one of the sightseeing of the past week, a day at leisure to enjoy the 366 beaches and soak up the sun. ship’s facilities will be most welcome.

Day 5: Barbados. With its picturesque rolling hills and Day 10: Princess Cays, Bahamas. This is Princess' endless expanse of white sand beaches, Barbados is the private island, a tropical playground located amidst the quintessential island gateway and a long-time favourite unspoiled beaches of South Eleuthera in the Bahamas. of Canadians. Investigate Harrison's Cave, with its This oasis of palms has inviting hammocks swaying in bubbling streams, cascading waterfalls, stalactites and the breeze. To complete the day, enjoy a lavish island stalagmites. Or you may want to taste the island's barbeque served right on the beach from the Sea Breeze famous rum at the Mount Gay Rum Factory. Grill. This evening enjoy the Captain's Farewell Dinner.

Day 6: St. Lucia. St. Lucia is famous for its twin peaks Day 11: Fort Lauderdale / Home. We arrive back in Fort formed by the upheaval of a now extinct volcano. It is one Lauderdale in the morning and transfer to the airport for of the truly unspoiled islands of the Caribbean. Here you our flight home. will find a variety of landscapes and eco-systems not found anywhere else in the region, including rain forests, mountains and beaches that truly deserve the pristine designation.

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HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: • Flights with Air Canada • Cruise as described, port taxes, 4 meals daily, all activities and entertainment • All tour inclusions on the inside cover COSTS: • per person, double occupancy, from Toronto or Calgary • Inside Cabin (various decks) .....$4397 • Outside Cabin (obstructed view) Emerald Deck ...... $4597 • Outside Cabin (clear view) Plaza Deck ...... $5197 • Outside Cabin with private balcony Riviera or Lido Deck ...... $5797

• Single Supplement - add 50% to costs above Hawaiian Island • Montreal - add $90. Vancouver - deduct $200 *** Add-ons below include an overnight in Cruise Toronto or Vancouver en route to LA • Winnipeg or Edmonton - add $190 aboard the Emerald Princess • Ottawa - add $190. Halifax - add $390

Cruising is an ideal way to explore the tropical paradise of Hawaii. 16 DAYS • FEBRUARY 2 - 17, 2019 On this cruise we visit the big island of Hawaii - known for its orchids and volcanoes, Maui - with its green hills and gentle valleys, Kauai (The Garden Isle), and Oahu for You will be delighted with the dining options available; the excitement of Honolulu. formal elegance in the dining room, 24 hour dining, the Our ship for this cruise program, the Emerald Princess, Pizzeria, Crown Grill and the fantastic buffets. has all the amenities of a 5-star resort hotel. Take a dip in Entertainment is varied and almost endless. From after one of the pools, whirlpool and massage in the Spa. dinner drinks in one of the elegant lounges, with music to Activities include dance lessons, aerobics, golf simulator, suit every taste, to Broadway style shows in the Princess wine tasting, first-run movies and much more. Shoppers Lounge. Still restless? Try dancing or visit the casino. will enjoy the variety of boutiques and duty free bargains. The staterooms are spacious and exquisitely furnished. Relax in the library or visit the observation area to watch All rooms have twin beds that can convert to a queen size the passing scenery. On-board experts offer lectures bed, TV with in-house movies, individual climate control, about each port to help you decide on optional excursions. fridge, telephone, safe and bathroom with shower only. Food is considered an art form on Princess ships, as the * All shore excursions are optional, and may be purchased in Italian chefs are renowned for their international cuisine. advance on Princess Cruises’ website, or onboard the ship. 76 Senior Discovery Tours hawcruise_Layout 1 4/2/2018 9:41 AM Page 2

Tentative Itinerary for Hawaiian Island Cruise

Day 1: Departure / Los Angeles. We depart for Los Day 9: Hilo (the Big Island of Hawaii). On the lush Angeles. Upon arrival we transfer to our Princess cruise rainforest side of Hawaii's Big Island, the "City of ship which sails later in the afternoon. This evening we Rainbows" offers a look at the power and beauty of enjoy our first delicious dinner on board. nature. You may enjoy the breathtaking views of the 420 foot thundering Akaka Falls or drive around Crater Rim at Days 2 - 5: At Sea. Time now to enjoy the many pleasures Volcanoes National Park. of our cruise ship. Pamper yourself in the Spa, play a game of shuffleboard, take some time for golf or partake Days 10 - 14: At Sea. We leave Hawaii and begin our in afternoon tea. Browse the boutiques, take in a movie at cruise back to the mainland. Be watchful for whales and the theatre or just curl up in a deck chair with a good dolphins. We have not had a lot of time during this past 5 book - a time honoured seafaring tradition. days to enjoy everything our ship has to offer, but as we head for Los Angeles you will be able to catch up. Relax Day 6: Lahaina (Maui). Maui is the second largest of the and enjoy all the activities, facilities and entertainment Hawaiian Islands. It's largest town, Lahaina, was once a on board. whaling port and now a lovely resort area. It is a great place in which to stroll. The surrounding hills are planted Day 15: Ensenada, Mexico. This friendly port on the Baja with sugar cane and pineapple and the excellent beaches Peninsula boasts more than just a warm Mediterranean welcome those who like to swim. Well worth a visit is the climate. Optional excursions will be offered to La Fufadora Haleakala Crater, the highest point on the island. Blowhole and Bodegas de Santo Tomas, Baja’s oldest winery. Day 7: Honolulu / Oahu. Honolulu is Hawaii’s largest city and the state capital. It is probably most famous for its Day 16: Los Angeles / Home. Farewell to our friends on main beach - Waikiki Beach. You may want to visit Iolani our Princess cruise ship as we disembark and transfer to Palace, the only royal palace on U.S. soil, or see the USS the airport for our flight home. Arizona Memorial and the "Mighty Missouri" at Pearl Harbour.

Day 8: Kauai. The oldest inhabited island in Hawaii, the "Garden Isle" boasts Waimea Canyon, known as "The Grand Canyon of the Pacific". You may want to take a boat ride on the Wailua River or visit Fern Grotto and hear a performance of "The Hawaiian Wedding Song".

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HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: • Flights with Air Canada Rouge • Cruise as described, port taxes, 4 meals daily, all activities and entertainment • All tour inclusions on the inside cover COSTS: • per person, double occupancy, from Toronto • Inside Cabin (Various Decks) ....$4197 • Outside Cabin (obstructed view) Emerald Deck...... $4397 • Outside Cabin (clear view) Plaza or Fiesta Deck ...... $4597 • Outside Cabin with private balcony Panama Canal Aloha Deck ...... $5197 • Single Supplement - add 50% to costs above Cruise (Partial Transit) • Montreal - add $90 * Add-ons below include a Toronto overnight aboard the Island Princess on the outbound flight • Ottawa or Halifax - add $190 • Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton or Vancouver - add $390

As early as Columbus, man was intent on finding a sea-level shortcut between the 11 DAYS • FEBRUARY 18 - 28 Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans. By creating artificial lakes and immense lift-locks the of the luxurious lounges with expansive windows and Americans performed, in 1914, one of history’s greatest watch some of the world's most dramatic scenery glide by. engineering featsy. To experience the Canal is memorable. Dining on a Princess Cruise is an experience in itself. The The scenery at the 8th Wonder of the World is enchanting, Italian chefs are renowned for their wide array of not to mention the intricate workings of the locks. international cuisine, and the service is unsurpassed. We will sail round-trip from Fort Lauderdale via the “Path As for entertainment, there are elegant cocktail lounges, Between the Seas”, for a partial transit aboard the Island first run films, a casino and Broadway style entertainment. Princess. Princess Cruises, whose ships are considered among the most beautiful and hospitable, was one of the The staterooms are exquisitely furnished with twin beds first cruise lines to traverse the canal. Their ships are (convertible to queen size) terry cloth robes, colour TV with luxurious, floating resorts with all of the comforts and in-house movies and news channels, climate control, an pleasures of a deluxe resort hotel. Facilities include audio system, refrigerator, phone, wall safe, spacious swimming pools, a spa with sauna and massage and closets and a private bathroom with shower only. aerobics and dance classes. Enjoy the commentary on the * All shore excursions are optional, and may be purchased in history of the ports by the on-board experts, or relax in one advance on Princess Cruises’ website, or onboard the ship.

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Tentative Itinerary for Partial Panama Canal Cruise

Day 1: Departure / Fort Lauderdale. We depart for Fort Day 6: Panama Canal. Today we experience the transit of Lauderdale, and upon arrival we transfer to our cruise the Panama Canal. Be on deck to watch the "mules" pull ship. This evening we will enjoy our first delicious dinner our ship through. See the immense lift locks raise and on board. lower the passing vessels and great volumes of water rushing by. Enjoy the scenery on either side of the canal Day 2: At Sea. Time to relax and get acquainted with the with mangrove swamps and tropical plants, trees and ship and enjoy the endless array of facilities, activities bird life. As we cruise through there is a detailed and entertainment. Visit the health club for a workout or narration of this colossal undertaking that cost $367 beauty treatment, join an exercise class, line dancing or million in 1914. We will cruise as far as Gatun Lake, the perhaps wine tasting. largest man-made lake in the world, before returning to the Caribbean Sea. Day 3: Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos. This small island is bursting with 19th century Caribbean charm. The Day 7: Limon, Costa Rica. The mountainous beauty of Bermudan British colonial architecture sitting alongside this country will surprise you. You may want to take the the colourful Caribbean-style local dwellings make Grand excursion through the jungles and coffee plantations to Turk a delight to visit. Grand Turk is blessed with miles of cosmopolitan San Jose. quiet sugary beaches and is close to several uninhabited cays just waiting to be explored. Day 8: At Sea. Following all of the exciting sightseeing of the past few days, a day to relax comes most welcome. Day 4: At Sea. Day 9: Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Some of the attractions In the 17th century this Day 5: Cartagena, Columbia. around this northern Jamaican town include the walled city was a target for every pirate on the high seas. spectacular limestone tiers and tumbling waters of the It has many architectural treasures along its narrow 600-foot Dunn’s River Falls, verdant Fern Gully, Turtle streets with Spanish inspired facades and balconies. A Beach, the lovely grounds of Shaw Park Gardens and the ride to the top of La Popa Hill will give you great views of historic Prospect Plantation. the city and harbour, the old fort and a 17th century monastery. Gold, silver and precious stones are available Day 10: At Sea. A final day to relax or participate in the at bargain prices. activities on board ship.

Day 11: Home. We disembark the ship at Fort Lauderdale and transfer to the airport for our flight home.

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HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: • Flights with Air Canada Rouge • Cruise as described, port taxes, all tipping, 4 meals daily, all activities & entertainment • All tour inclusions on the inside cover Costs below are for the January 31 Cruise. March Cruise - add $200 per person.

• per person, double occupancy, from Toronto • Inside Cabin (various decks) ....$5397 • Outside Cabin (obstructed view) Emerald Deck ...... $5597 • Outside Cabin (clear view) Plaza or Fiesta Deck ...... $5997 • Outside Cabin with private balcony Aloha Deck ...... $6497

• Single Supplement - add 50% to costs above Panama Canal ** All add-ons below include an overnight in Toronto either en route to Fort Lauderdale or returning from California. Ottawa/Halifax Cruise (Full Transit) passengers require an overnight each way. • Montreal or Vancouver - add $90 aboard the Coral Princess • Winnipeg, Calgary or Edmonton - add $190 • Ottawa - add $290. Halifax - add $390.

As early as the days of Columbus, man was determined to find a shortcut between the 16 DAYS • 2 DATES IN 2019 Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 15 By creating artificial lakes and immense lift locks, the MARCH 2 - 17 Americans performed one of the greatest engineering feats in history, completing the canal in 1914. A canal crossing is memorable. The scenery around this 8th wonder of the world is The Italian chefs on Princess cruises are renowned for their lush and tropical and the intricate workings of the locks and international cuisine. Dining options include formal elegance sheer immensity of the achievement are awe-inspiring. in the dining room, 24-hour dining, the Pizzeria, live jazz in the Bayou Café and Steakhouse, the outdoor Grill, Sabatini's We sail from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles or San Francisco Italian restaurant, and the fantastic buffets. The varied aboard the Coral Princess. Princess Cruises was one of the first entertainment includes music to suit every taste, Broadway cruise lines to traverse the canal. Their ships are luxurious, style shows, the casino and more. floating resorts with all the pleasures of a deluxe resort hotel, with swimming pools, a spa with sauna and massage, aerobics The staterooms are exquisitely furnished with twin beds and dance classes and duty-free boutiques. Enjoy the (convertible to queen size), TV with in-house movies, an audio commentary of the ports by the on-board experts, or relax in one system, spacious closets and a bathroom with shower only. of the luxurious lounges with expansive windows and watch * All shore excursions are optional, and may be purchased in some of the world's most dramatic scenery glide by. advance on Princess Cruises’ website, or onboard the ship. 80 Senior Discovery Tours panama_Layout 1 4/9/2018 10:26 AM Page 2

Tentative Itinerary for Full Panama Canal Cruise

Day 1: Departure / Fort Lauderdale. We depart for Fort Day 8: Punta Arenas, Costa Rica. Perched at the tip of a Lauderdale or Miami and upon arrival transfer to our sandy peninsula (its name means “sandy point”), the cruise ship. This evening we enjoy our first delicious entire city of Punta Arenas is within easy walking distance dinner onboard. from the port. The people of this city have a reputation for friendliness and have long welcomed tourists to the sunny Days 2 & 3: At Sea. Time to relax and get acquainted with beaches that encircle the city. the ship and your fellow passengers and enjoy the endless array of facilities, activities and entertainment onboard. Day 9: San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. Once a sleepy Visit the health club for a workout or beauty treatment, village, San Juan del Sur is now the most popular travel join an exercise class, line dancing or perhaps wine and vacation destination on Nicaragua’s Pacific Coast, tasting. offering a lively mix of local culture and wonderful natural attractions. Day 4: Cartagena, Columbia. In the 17th century this walled city was a target for every pirate on the high seas. Day 10: At Sea. It has many architectural treasures along its narrow streets with Spanish inspired facades and balconies. You Day 11: (January Cruise) At Sea. may want to take a ride to the top of La Popa Hill for great views of the city, the old fort and 17th century monastery. Day 11: (March Cruise) Huatulco, Mexico. Made up of Gold, silver and precious stones are available at bargain nine bays on the coast of Oaxaca, Huatulco is an prices. unblemished tropical site for rest and relaxation. Tourists can engage in local customs and shop for beautiful native Day 5: Panama Canal. Today we experience the transit of clothes in plazas such as La Nata, located in Main the Panama Canal. Be on deck to watch the “mules” pull Square. our ship through. See the immense lift locks raise and lower the passing vessels and great volumes of water rushing by. Enjoy the scenery on either side of the canal Day 12: (Both Dates) At Sea. with mangrove swamps, tropical plants, trees and bird life. As we cruise through the canal there is a detailed Day 13: (January Cruise) Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. This narration of this colossal undertaking that cost $367 resort town is graced by the spectacular arched rock million in 1914. formations of Los Arcos and a scenic rugged coastline. Take an optional excursion to view the resort, kick back in Day 6: Fuerte Amador, Panama. Fuerte Amador, situated a cantina with an icy Margarita or explore the shops and at the entrance to the Panama Canal, is a man-made restaurants of the Waterfront Promenade. peninsula extending out into the Pacific Ocean. The one-mile causeway was created by connecting four small Day 13: (March Cruise) Puerto Vallarta. Explore this islands with rocks excavated from the canal. There are quaint Mexican fishing village with its cobblestoned shops, restaurants and other specialty stores centered lanes, red-tiled roofs and palm covered hills. You may around a large marina, and the causeway affords a want to spend the afternoon at Bahia de las Banderas panoramic view of Panama City’s impressive skyline. with its glistening blue waters and powdery beaches.

Day 7: At Sea. Day 14 & 15: (Both Dates) At Sea.

Day 16: Home. We disembark in San Francisco (January Cruise) or Los Angeles (March Cruise) and transfer to the airport for our flight home.

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HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: • Flights with Air Canada • 14-night cruise, all port taxes and tipping, 4 meals daily, all activities & entertainment • 5 nights First Class hotels (3 nights Santiago and 2 nights Buenos Aires) with breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 3 dinners • Touring in Santiago and Buenos Aires • All tour inclusions on the inside cover

COSTS: • per person, double occupancy, from Toronto, Montreal or Ottawa • Inside Cabin (various decks) ....$8397 • Outside Cabin (obstructed view) South America Emerald Deck ...... $8597 • Outside Cabin (clear view) Plaza Deck ...... $9197 Cruise and Tour • Outside Cabin with private balcony Lido or Aloha Deck...... $9797

aboard the Star Princess • Single Supplement - add 50% to costs above • Halifax - add $90 • Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton or Vancouver - add $290

This cruise and tour will appeal to the adventurous traveller who would like to visit 21 DAYS • JANUARY 13 - FEBRUARY 2 some of South America’s most exciting cities, plus some of the less well known ports-of-call. the history and highlights of the ports we visit by the On the cruise we will enjoy wonderful scenery, fascinating onboard experts. The spacious staterooms have twin beds towns and villages and the opportunity to try various (convertible to queen size), TV, phone, safe, hair dryer, activities such as river rafting, fishing and hiking. fridge, spacious closets and a private bathroom with We will cruise in style and luxury aboard the Grand Class shower only. Evening activites include after-dinner drinks in one of the elegant lounges, first-run films, a casino and Star Princess. The ships of Princess Cruises are among the most beautiful and hospitable, and Grand Class ships professionally produced Broadway-style entertainment. are at the top of the class. They have more of everything Aside from the cruise, our program includes 3-nights in you would expect in a 5-star floating resort - more Santiago - capital of Chile, and 2-nights in Buenos Aires - spacious staterooms, more dining and entertainment capital of Argentina, with touring in both cities. options and more services and activities, including * All shore excursions are optional, and may be purchased in swimming pools, sauna, a spa with masseuse, aerobics advance on Princess Cruises’ website, or onboard the ship. and dance classes, duty-free boutiques and lectures on

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Day 1: Departure. We depart for Santiago, Chile. Day 11: Ushuaia (Tierra Del Fuego), Argentina. Ushuaia is the southern-most town in the world, and is located on Day 2: Santiago. We arrive in Santiago and transfer to our hotel. Afternoon at leisure and dinner at the hotel. the island territory of Tierra del Fuego. “The Land of Fire” features unforgettable scenery and trails of discovery. Day 3: Santiago. Our full day excursion to the Colchagua Valley includes a visit to one of the valley’s vineyards with Day 12: Cape Horn Scenic Crusing. Today we round the a winetasting, a barbecue lunch, and a cable car ride. We southern tip of South America. You will be awestruck by also visit the Colchagua Museum – the most complete the rugged beauty and imposing vision of Cape Horn – a private museum in Chile. massive rocky point that was the bane of early explorers. The capital of the Day 4: Santiago. After a morning at leisure we enjoy an Day 13: Stanley, Falkland Islands. afternoon city tour of Santiago. We pass by the Chilean Falkland Islands is very British. Here you can visit a University, San Francisco Church, the Cathedral, the Plaza penguin rookery, learn of the island’s tumultuous past at des Armas and Santa Lucia Hill. Then we ascend San the Britannia House Museum or enjoy a pint at a local pub. Cristobal Hill for a fine view of the Andes Mountains. This Day 14: At Sea. evening we enjoy a traditional Chilean Dinner at Los Day 15: Puerto Madryn, Argentina. Puerto Madryn is Buenos Muchachos Restaurant, including fabulous dance known today for its animal life, which Argentina protects performances showcasing various regional styles such as in this scenic, remote wildlife preserve. Puerto Madryn is the country dance of the “huaso” - the Chilean cowboy. also the gateway to Punta Tombo National Reserve and Day 5: Santiago / Embarkation: We leave Santiago and Argentine Patagonia – a small city that serves as a base travel along a beautiful coastal road to see the seaside for exploring the remote wildlife preserves. village of Isla Negra, where the poet Pablo Neruda lived. Day 16: At Sea. The museum there showcases his life and his collections of objects from around the world. Then we proceed to our Day 17: Montevideo, Uruguay. Uruguay’s charming cruise ship, the Star Princess. This evening we enjoy our capital overlooks the River Plata and has plenty of unique first delicious dinner onboard. architecture, parks and monuments. The waterfront promenade is a great place to stroll and people watch. Day 6: At Sea. Enjoy the many activities on board our ship. Day 18: Buenos Aires, Argentina. This cosmopolitan city Day 7: Puetro Montt, Chile. Puerto Montt is the gateway has wide boulevards, 19th century mansions, French to Patagonia, and there is much to see here. Optional colonial architecture and colourful traffic-free shopping tours include the breathtaking scenery of Patagonia’s areas. Our ship overnights here so there is plenty of time Lake District and snow-covered Osorno Volcano. to enjoy the city’s unusual sights. Day 8: At Sea. Day 19: Buenos Aires / Disembarkation: We disembark Day 9: Amalia Glacier, Chile (Scenic Cruising). Located our ship and proceed on our Buenos Aires city tour. We will in the central part of the Southern Patagonia Ice Fields, see the major sights such as the Colon Theatre, Plaza de the Amalia Glacier descends from the Andes Mountains Mayo the Cathedral and much more. We will enjoy lunch and towers above the sea. The Amalia’s mammoth blue at a local restaurant. The rest of the day is at leisure. mountain of ice is constantly changing. You can Day 20: Buenos Aires. Today we enjoy a tour of the frequently spot dolphins swimming by the ships. charming town of Tigre and the Parana River Delta. Tigre Day 10: Punta Arenas, Chile. Punta Arenas is the hub for is known for its summer residences and yachting. We will many adventures – penguin colonies, Antarctica and enjoy a boat excursion on the channels of the Tigre Delta Patagonia to name a few. Explore the city’s sights or visit to see some of the many beautiful green islands. a living museum dedicated to the sheep ranchers who Day 21: Home. We fly home with Air Canada. settled Patagonia. Senior Discovery Tours 83 austcrus_Layout 1 4/9/2018 10:28 AM Page 1

HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: • Flights with Air Canada • 12-night cruise, port taxes, all tipping, 4 meals daily, all activities & entertainment • 2 nights First Class hotel in Sydney with breakfast and dinner daily, and touring • All tour inclusions on the inside cover COSTS: • per person, double occupancy, from Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa or Winnipeg • Inside Cabin (various decks) ....$6497 • Outside Cabin (obstructed view) Dolphin Deck...... $6797 • Outside Cabin (clear view) Emerald or Plaza Deck...... $7197 Cruising • Outside Cabin with private balcony Riviera or Aloha Deck ...... $7597 New Zealand • Single Supplement - add 40% to costs above • Halifax - add $190 • Vancouver, Calgary or Edmonton Plus 2 nights Sydney - deduct $200

On this wonderful cruise/tour we experience the “wonders-down-under” in style and luxury. 17 DAYS • FEBRUARY 1 - 17, 2019 We begin with a 2-night stay in Sydney, including a city tour, harbour cruise and a beautiful Waterfront dinner. duty-free boutiques and lectures on the history and Then we board our cruise ship and sail to ports in New highlights of the ports we visit by the onboard experts. Zealand. During our cruise we will see snow capped Dining options include 2 intimate dining rooms, a 24-hour mountains, waterfalls, hot springs, rugged coastlines and international food court, an outdoor grill, afternoon tea experience the rich Maori culture. service patisserie and 24-hour room service. Special diets Cruising is a wonderful way to see the South Pacific, and are not a problem. we will cruise aboard the Grand Class Sun Princess. The The spacious staterooms have twin beds (convertible to ships of Princess Cruises are considered among the most queen size), TV, phone, safe, hair dryer, fridge, spacious beautiful and hospitable, and Grand Class ships are at closets and a private bathroom with shower only. Evening the top of the class. They have more of everything you activities include after-dinner drinks in one of the elegant would expect in a 5-star floating resort - more spacious lounges, first-run films, a casino and professionally staterooms, more dining and entertainment options and produced Broadway-style entertainment. more services and activities, including swimming pools, * All shore excursions are optional, and may be purchased in sauna, a spa with masseuse, aerobics and dance classes, advance on Princess Cruises’ website, or onboard the ship. 84 Senior Discovery Tours austcrus_Layout 1 4/9/2018 10:28 AM Page 2

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Day 1: Departure. We depart for Sydney, via Vancouver. Dolphins - the smallest dolphins in the world. Many optional tours will be offered including Christchurch, a Day 2: Crossing the International Date Line. swim with the Hector’s Dolphins or a visit to Paua Bay Day 3: Sydney. We arrive in Sydney and transfer to our Farm to see sheepdogs at work and sheep shearing. hotel. Afternoon at leisure, with dinner at the hotel. Day 11: Wellington, New Zealand. Set around a 4: Sydney. Our included tour shows us the the Rocks waterfront, Wellington is known for its vibrant arts scene area (Sydney’s birthplace), the magnificent Opera House, and active lifestyle, in fact there are more cafes, bars and Chinatown, beautiful South Head (where the harbour restaurants here than in New York City. You may want to meets the Pacific), Vaucluse House (where the Australian explore the winding streets and many museums, or take Constitution was signed) and Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair (for the cable car to the top of the hill for incredible views. spectacular city and harbour views). Included is a boat Day 12: Napier, New Zealand. Napier and Hawke’s Bay cruise of Sydney Harbour - a perfect way to see the Opera have become New Zealand’s premier lifestyle getaways. House, beaches and lavish waterfront homes. Dinner this Located on the North Island’s eastern coast, Hawke’s Bay evening will be at the lovely Waterfront Restaurant. is New Zealand’s oldest wine growing region - long noted Day 5: Sydney / Embarkation. This morning we visit the for its Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines. In recent years, Taronga Zoo for a guided walking tour of the unique Hawke’s Bay has also become a leading producer of fine native wildlife (koalas, kangaroos, etc.) Later we board olive oils and artisanal cheeses. In 1931 a large the Sun Princess for our first delicious lunch and dinner earthquke levelled Napier. The town was rebuilt and today onboard. is hailed as the “Art Deco City” for its collection of Art Deco, Spanish Mission and Classical Revival buildings. Days 6 & 7: At Sea. Time to get acquainted with the ship and your fellow travelers, and enjoy the endless array of Day 13: Auckland, New Zealand. New Zealand's former facilities, activities and entertainment. capital boasts scenic beauty, historical interest and a cosmopolitan collection of shops, restaurants, museums Day 8: Fjordland National Park, New Zealand. Here on and galleries. One Tree Hill, once home to Maori the South Island, many fjords cut the coastline with peaks earthworks, overlooks the city. There is much to explore. rising thousands of feet straight from the sea. An optional tour will show you more of the park’s forests, Day 14: Bay of Islands, New Zealand. Due to its thermal areas, lakes, mountains and glaciers. subtropical climate, many water activities, nature walks and fishing take place in this beautiful area. The Bay of Day 9: Dunedin, New Zealand. Hailed as the “Edinburgh Islands is also referred to as the “birthplace of New of New Zealand,” this town has Scottish roots and still Zealand” due to the numerous events that have taken retains its Celtic flavor. Enjoy a stroll in the parks and place here over the centuries. It is also home to many gardens and admire the beautiful surrounding scenery. Maori sacred sites and legends. Optional tours will be offered such as a ride on the Taleri Gorge Railway, the Otago Wildlife Cruise and many more. Days 15 & 16: At Sea. On the last night we enjoy our Farewell Dinner on board. Day 10: Akaroa, New Zealand. Akaroa is a popular tourist destination with a distinctly French flair. The harbour Day 17: Home. We fly home via Vancouver, arriving the hosts an array of marine life, including rare Hector’s same day.

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HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: • Flights with Icelandair • 7-night cruise as described, including all shore excursions, meals, port taxes and tipping • First Class hotels in Oslo and Longyearbyen, including breakfast and dinner daily • All tour inclusions on the inside cover COST: Cruising per person, double occupancy, from Toronto • Standard Inside Cabin (various decks).. $12997 the Arctic • Standard Outside Cabin - middle decks. $13997 • Larger Outside Cabin - upper decks.... $14797 and Spitsbergen • Single Supplement - add 40% to costs above • Ottawa or Montreal - add $390 • Halifax or Winnipeg - add $590 • Calgary, Edmonton or Vancouver - add $790

An exhilarating journey to the top of the world during the “Midnight Sun” to discover 13 DAYS • JUNE 9 - 21, 2019 majestic polar bears and dramatic glaciers. Well above the 80th parallel, Spitsbergen is an island in the incredible arctic archipelago of Svalbard, with polar of the outdoors, and displays an exhibition of original bears, reindeer, artic fox and many bird species. artifacts from the historic expeditions of Amundsen and We begin in Oslo - Norway’s capital surrounded by the Nansen. You can also get warm and cozy in the sauna or sea and mountains, where we will tour the city and learn outdoor Jacuzzis, to enjoy while icebergs float by the ship! the history of the Vikings and brave Norwegian explorers. All cabins have separate beds where one can be turned Then a short flight takes us to Longyearbyen, the world’s into a sofa during the day, and all have a flat-screen TV, northernmost city and base for exploration in Spitsbergen safe, fridge and private bathroom (showers only). and Svalbard. This portal to the magical sub-polar world The professional English-speaking expedition team is a colourful modern town with excellent hotels and provides lectures and accompanies all landings and restaurants. Our excursion here will introduce us to the activities, which can include hiking, kayaking and other history of Svalbard, before we embark on our cruise. land and water adventures. This is an expedition in which Our ship, the MS Fram, was built specifically as an the elements rule and the weather, wind and ice conditions expedition vessel and uses the most advanced technology will determine our schedule. Safety is paramount and the to bring guests closer to nature, wildlife and unforgettable captain will decide the sailing itinerary during the voyage. experiences. The observation lounge at the top of the ship *** This tour is recommended for the fit and active has large panoramic windows and provides incredible traveller who enjoys walking. views - an ideal vantage point for spotting wildlife and watching the ever-changing landscape. Meals onboard *** For this special tour, final payment is due by are enjoyed in the main restaurant with panoramic views December 1st, 2018

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Tentative Itinerary for Spitspbergen and The Arctic Day 1: Departure. We fly to Oslo, Norway with a change of Days 8 – 10: Eastern Svalbard Nature Reserve, and South planes in Reykjavik. Spitsbergen National Park. Eastern Svalbard boasts the highest population of polar bears on the archipelago – and Day 2: Arrive Oslo. We arrive in Oslo and transfer to our we of course have high hopes of seeing one on this journey! hotel. The rest of the day is free until our Welcome Dinner. If conditions allow, we will sail to Isflakbukta on Phippsøya, Day 3: Oslo / Longyearbyen. Our city tour of Oslo - the part of the “Seven Islands” located at the far north of the Norwegian capital, shows us the Royal Palace, the National Svalbard archipelago. Thousands of sea birds mate here, Theater, the new Opera House, Parliament and medieval while walrus dive for clams in the various bays. Akershus Fortress. We continue to Bygdoy Peninsula to visit We will cruise around Sorgfjorden that borders the North East the Viking Ship Museum, and the FRAM Museum which tells Spitsbergen Nature Reserve and was the site of a famous the incredible stories of Norwegian Polar Exploration. The 17th-century battle between whalers. If the weather is afternoon is free to discover more of Oslo on your own. Late favorable we can hike in beautiful Eolsneset or enjoy tender tonight we fly to Longyearbyen - a small coal-mining town on boat cruising in the Hinlopen Strait area. Another part of our Spitsbergen Island in Norway's Svalbard archipelago. journey may be a visit to Torellneset, which is an excellent Day 4: Longyearbyen / Embarkation. We arrive in place to spot walruses sunning themselves on the beach. Longyearbyen early this morning and transfer to our hotel for We continue on to Edgeøya, the third-largest island in the some time at leisure. This afternoon we enjoy a tour of Svalbard archipelago. On its western shores, the landscape Longyearbyen, including the Svalbard Museum. We will visit is largely un-glaciated, unlike most other places on the east Camp Barentz in Advent Valley to meet the friendly polar sled side of Spitsbergen. Kapp Lee is a wonderful site where you dogs and learn about these fascinating canines from an will find cultural heritage from all eras in this region. experienced mushing guide. After a hot beverage and special Svalbard snack we transfer to our cruise ship, the MS Fram. We make our way to the southern cape and the southernmost tip of Spitsbergen, where Hornsund hosts a wonderfully Days 5 - 7: Northwest Spitsbergen National Park. The North varied landscape and geology. Ice being pushed into the West Corner of Spitsbergen is scattered with islands, fjords fjord early in the season attracts polar bears that hunt on the and beaches. The ocean here can be full of drifting ice, floes, so with a bit of luck, we may spot some of these especially in the early season, and the frozen landscape magnificent predators. changes constantly. Due to strong winds and currents, the Captain monitors conditions before deciding where we land Day 11: The Isfjord / Disembarkation. We spend the day or sail. If we can land, this area is excellent for exploring exploring the Isfjord - the most prominent fjord system of Svalbard’s history and we will have the chance to see the Svalbard. In the inner parts of Isfjorden the landscape remnants of ancient blubber ovens used to render whale oil. changes constantly. The immense U-shaped valleys, carved out of the mountains by the giant glaciers that covered the We may visit Kongsfjorden, considered one of the most area some ten thousand years ago, are home to large beautiful fjord areas in Spitsbergen, with mighty glaciers populations of Svalbard Reindeer. Late this evening we will calving icebergs into the sea, framed by stunning mountain disembark our cruise ship and transfer to the airport in formations. On the shore of Kongfjorden is the former mining Longyearbyen for our flight back to Oslo. settlement of Ny-Ålesund - now a research centre, with a picturesque mix of old and new buildings. Day 12: Oslo. We arrive Oslo in the early morning and transfer to our hotel for breakfast, followed by some free time In the Magdalenafjorden and Gravneset areas, we may have to relax. This afternoon we visit the Oslo City Hall with its the chance to swim in the frigid waters and earn a rare unique murals, followed by a pleasant stroll through Frogner Arctic swimming certificate! There will also be exciting Park with its controversial sculptures by Gustav Vigeland. hiking and scenic kayaking opportunities, featuring the This evening is our Farewell Dinner. nearby Gully Glacier. Day 13: Home. We return to Canada with a change of planes We may also get to see the enormous Monaco Glacier in in Reykjavik. Liefdefjord and enjoy a chance to cruise in small boats. Senior Discovery Tours 87 indiacruise_Layout 1 4/2/2018 9:40 AM Page 1

HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: • Flights with Air France • 13-night cruise, port taxes, all meals, all tipping, activities and entertainment • 1 night First Class hotel - breakfast and a city tour with lunch included • Visa fees (arranged by our office) • All tour inclusions on the inside cover COSTS: • per person double occupancy, from Toronto or Montreal Premium Inside Cabin ... $5997 Indian Ocean Premium Outside Cabin ... $6497

• Singles - add 50% to costs above Cruise • Ottawa - add $150 (includes round-trip transportation to Montreal) • Halifax or Winnipeg - add $590 • Edmonton, Calgary or Vancouver - add $790 India • Sri Lanka • Maldives 17 DAYS • JANUARY 17 - FEB. 2, 2019 Join us as we cruise to some of the most interesting ports in the Indian Ocean! Our adventure begins in the bustling port city of Mumbai. We return to southern India and the port of Mormugao We first sail to the southern Indian ports of New (Goa). Its long history as a Portuguese colony is evident in Mangalore, with its intriguing temples and shrines, and its preserved 17th-century churches and the area’s tropical serene Kochi, which has been drawing traders and spice plantations. Our journey ends back in Mumbai. explorers to its shore for 600 years. We will sail in comfort aboard Costa Cruises’ neoRiviera. We then sail for the tropical nation of the Maldives in the This moderate European-style floating resort offers many middle of the Indian Ocean. This tropical paradise is options for dining, entertainment and activities. Facilities composed of more than 1,000 coral islands, and is include a swimming pool, 2 Jacuzzis and wellness center famous for its beautiful beaches, blue lagoons and offering a full range of beauty, health and relaxation extensive reefs. Our ship will stay 3 days in the capital of treatments. There are theme parties, dance lessons, a Malé, with its busy fish market, old buildings, fine casino and shopping boutiques. There are a variety of restaurants and shops. restaurants to suit all tastes including buffets, bars and Our next destination is lush, tropical Sri Lanka and the lounges to relax. Guest cabins are simply furnished with port city of Colombo - the ideal base from which to explore 2 twin beds, phone, TV, safe, fridge and private bathroom this fascinating island country, known as the “Pearl of the with a shower. Choose between a Premium Inside or Indian Ocean”. Sri Lanka is a remarkable combination of Premium Outside cabin with porthole. stunning landscapes, emerald lagoons and pristine * All shore excursions are optional. Those interested will beaches, with exciting wildlife and fascinating pay directly to Costa Cruises on board the ship. attractions, including 8 incredible World Heritage Sites.

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Tentative Itinerary for Indian Ocean Cruise

Day 1: Departure. We depart for Mumbai (formerly known Day 8: At Sea. as Bombay), with a change of planes in Paris. Days 9 - 11: Malé, Maldives. The tropical nation of the Day 2: Mumbai. Upon arrival in Mumbai in the late Republic of Maldives is composed of 26 ring-shaped evening we transfer to our hotel. atolls, which are made up of more than 1,000 coral islands. It is known for its beaches, blue lagoons and Day 3: Mumbai Tour / Embarkation. Today we enjoy a extensive reefs. Our ship will anchor in the capital Malé, sightseeing tour of Mumbai, beginning at the Gateway of with its busy fish market, fine restaurants and shops, and India - Mumbai’s most famous landmark commemorating the 17th-century Hukuru Miskiy (also known as Friday the visit by George V in 1911. We will stop at the Jain Mosque) made of carved white coral. There will be a Temples, before ascending Malabar Hill (via the “Tower of range of excursions offered by Costa Cruises during our Silence”) for amazing panoramic views . After our included 3-day stay here. lunch at a local restaurant we will see Dhobhi Ghat - the incredible local laundry system, and visit the Prince of Day 12: At Sea. Wales Museum a Victorian Gothic-style stone building surrounded by a beautiful garden that houses a priceless Day 13: Colombo, Sri Lanka. Because of the shape of the collection of art, sculpture and much more. We finish our island, Sri Lanka is known as the “Tear of India”. The tour at the Crawford Market - Mumbai’s largest wholesale exciting city of Colombo is the gateway to this lush and fruit, vegetable and meat market. After our tour we tropical island nation. You will enjoy exploring the city’s transfer to our cruise ship. Our ship overnights in Mumbai. bustling streets and busy markets. You may wish to join a shore excursion to visit Galle Fort, to popular Negombo Day 4: Mumbai. Explore the endless districts and Beach or enjoy a fragrant journey into Sri Lanka’s tea waterfront promenade or take one of the many optional industry and visit a plantation. tours offered by Costa Cruises. After dinner be on deck to watch the beautiful sunset as we set sail for Southern Day 14: At Sea. India. Day 15: Mormugao (Goa), India. In the past Mormugao Day 5: At Sea. At leisure to enjoy the amenities and was famous for its hippy community. Today it's known for activities on board the ship. its beautiful sunsets, powder-fine sand and crystal-clear water. Here you can visit the small town to see the Day 6: New Mangalore, India. New Mangalore is the Portuguese influence from days past or stroll the lovely perfect base from which to visit the shrine of Udupi, the beach. historic Jain Temple or perhaps take a countryside tour to rural areas for a glimpse of local life. Day 16: Mumbai. We arrive back in Mumbai in the morning and have a full day to enjoy the sights. Or you Day 7: Kochi (Cochin), India. Nowhere else in India could may want to just relax on board until after dinner and the you find such an intriguing mix: giant fishing nets from transfer to the airport for our flight home via Paris. China, a 400-year-old synagogue, ancient mosques, Portuguese houses and the crumbling remains of the Day 17: Home. We arrive back in Canada. British Raj. Here you can explore the narrow streets of the old quarter with its Portuguese and Spanish-influenced buildings, you may take an optional tour to see Fort Kochi and the oldest Synagogue in the commonwealth, or you may wish to enjoy a houseboat cruise on the backwaters of Kerala.

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HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: • Flights with Air Canada (direct between Toronto and Dubai) • 7-night cruise, port taxes, all meals, all tipping, activities and entertainment • In Dubai - 4 nights First Class hotel with touring, breakfast and dinner daily and 3 lunches • All tour inclusions on the inside cover COST: • per person, double occupancy, from Toronto • Premium Inside Cabin ...... $4797 • Premium Outside Cabin ...... $4997 • Premium Outside Cabin with balcony ...... $5197 • Single Supplement - add 30% (inside cabin) (for cabins with balcony add 50%) • Montreal - add $90. Persian Gulf • Ottawa, Halifax,, Winnipeg, Calgary or Vancouver - add $190 Cruise • Edmonton - add $290

• Abu Dhabi • United Arab Emirates • Oman • 4 night stay and touring in Dubai 14 DAYS • FEBRUARY 12 - 25, 2019 Join us as we cruise to some of the most interesting ports in the Middle East, and spend time in the dazzling city of Dubai. Features of the ship include jacuzzis, 4 swimming pools, an outdoor walking track and Spa center offering a full range of We begin in Dubai, which has gone from a sleepy pearl- beauty, health and relaxation treatments. There are theme diving village to one of the world’s most talked about cities. parties, dance lessons, a casino and shopping boutiques. The business capital of the United Arab Emirates has For dining there are 4 restaurants to suit all tastes plus breath-taking architecture, towering skyscrapers, man- gourmet buffets. With 12 bars and lounges there is always a made islands and a glittering cityscape, as well as old, place to relax. The theatre for evening shows is spread over traditional Middle Eastern buildings, souks and customs. 3 levels. Our spacious Premium guestrooms are well We then board our cruise ship and sail through the Persian appointed with 2 beds, phone, TV, safe and fridge. The Gulf, visiting various ports in Oman and Abu Dhabi (before bathroom has a shower only. Choose between an inside, returning to Dubai at the end). We will sail in comfort aboard outside or balcony cabin. the Costa Mediterranea. This moderate European-style * During the land portion of the tour all excursions are floating resort is in the grand size class of ships, so there included. During the cruise portion all shore excursions are many options for entertainment, dining and activities. are optional. Those interested will pay on board the ship.

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Tentative Itinerary for Persian Gulf Cruise Day 1: Departure. We depart for Dubai on a direct non-stop Day 8: Muscat (Oman). Relive the history of Oman’s capital flight from Toronto. by venturing among its ancient walls and lingering around Day 2: Dubai. We arrive in Dubai in the evening and transfer the colourful stalls of its bustling souks. Explore on your own to our hotel. or choose an optional excursion to see the impressive Grand Mosque and the Bait Al Zubair Museum. Day 3: Dubai. Our touring of Dubai begins with the twin minarets of the Jumeirah Mosque - a magnificent example of Day 9: Sir Bani Yas Island. Located off the coast of Abu Islamic architecture and one of Dubai’s most famous sites. Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas Island is a beautiful natural paradise We drive around the Bastakiya area with its old merchant with private beaches and one of the biggest nature reserves houses and wind towers, and then visit the Dubai Museum in in the region, occupying over half of the island. Perhaps take the 180-year-old Al Fahidi Fort. An “Abra” (water taxi) will an optional Jeep Safari to the Arabian Wildlife Park - home to take us across the Dubai Creek to browse the spice and gold a number of endangered species. souk. Finally we ascend by high-speed elevator to the Day 10: Abu Dhabi. Situated on a peninsula surrounded by a observation deck of Burj Khalifa - the tallest building in the cluster of islands, Abu Dhabi is the ultra-modern capital of world, for a breathtaking 360-degree view of the city, ocean the United Arab Emirates, with wide avenues snaking and desert. Lunch is included on our tour. Afternoon at between bold skyscrapers. This capital of luxury sparkles day leisure. This evening we enjoy a “Dhow” Dinner Cruise along and night. If you take the optional city tour you will see the Dubai Creek with spectacular views of the city. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - considered the foremost Day 4: Al Ain. A full-day tour to the oasis city of Al Ain architectural treasure in the UAE. You will also see the ultra- located in the Hajar Mountains. One of the oldest cities in the modern glimmering skyscrapers, and visit Heritage Village - UAE, for thousands of years Al Ain was an important caravan a reconstructed traditional oasis which will give you a glimse stop on the ancient trade routes across Arabia. We visit the of life here before oil revenues altered the landscape. Camel Market, Jahili Fort (an excellent example of Islamic Day 11: Abu Dhabi. Another day to explore the amazing military architecture), and the National Museum of Al Ain. capital of the UAE. You may want to visit the recently Lunch is included followed by a visit to Hilli Gardens - completed Louvre Museum on Saadiyat Island (“Happiness famous for its archaelogical excavations. Island”) - a major cultural project featuring 8 planned Day 5: Future Dubai and the Lost Chamber / Cruise architecturally magnificent museums including a Embarkation. We first visit the Burj al Arab – the world- Guggenheim Museum. The Louvre here is the largest art renowned 7-star luxury hotel. We then drive along Jumeirah museum in the Arabian peninsula and features artworks Beach to see the incredible man-made island residence, from around the world. You can also visit the Zayed Heritage “The Palm”. Then we visit the incredible Lost Chambers, Center, the Etihad Modern Art Gallery or the Folklore Gallery. where the legend of the lost mythical underwater city of Day 12: Disembarkation / Dubai / Sharjah. We disembark Atlantis comes alive. After lunch we see the Dubai Marina our ship and proceed on a tour of Sharjah, where we will and International City before visiting the Mall of the Emirates discover a unique Arabian lifestyle and Islamic culture. We - home to the world’s largest indoor ski slope. Finally we see will visit Sharjah Fort, see the grandiose King Faisal Mosque the popular floating water dance before transferring to the and learn about local life through the ages at the Heritage pier to board our cruise ship. Museum. After our tour we proceed to our hotel. Day 6: Dubai. At leisure to enjoy the activities on board our Day 13: Dubai. Morning at leisure. Our afternoon tour stops ship as we sail toward Oman. first at the Global Village, featuring 30 decorated pavilions Day 7: Muscat / Nizwa (Oman). Nizwa is one of Oman’s and 26 international restaurants. Then we visit the Miracle oldest cities and once a center of trade, religion and art. Set Garden - the region’s biggest flower garden with more than amidst a verdant spread of date palms, it is strategically 45 million blooming flowers, showcased alongside immense located at the crossroads of routes linking the interior with sculptures - a miracle in the middle of the desert!. We enjoy Muscat. Its Grand Mosque was formerly a center for Islamic our Farewell Dinner, then board our direct flight to Toronto. learning. Choose from a variety of optional excursions. Day 14: Home. We arrive back in Canada.

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HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: • Flights with Cathay Pacific Airways • 12 night cruise, port taxes, 4 meals daily, all tipping, all activities & entertainment • 4 nights Superior First Class hotels in Singapore and Tokyo, including breakfast, lunch and dinner daily • Guided touring in Singapore and Tokyo • All tour inclusions on the inside cover COST: • per person, double occupancy, from Toronto, Calgary or Edmonton • Inside Cabin (various decks) .....$8397 • Outside Cabin (obstructed view) Orient Explorer Emerald Deck ...... $8597 • Outside Cabin (clear view) Plaza Deck ...... $8797 Cruise • Outside Cabin with private balcony Aloha or Lido Deck...... $9297 aboard the Diamond Princess • Single Supplement - add 50% to costs above • Ottawa, Montreal or Winnipeg - add $90 • Halifax - add $290 •Vancouver - deduct $100

• Japan • Vietnam • Hong Kong • Singapore • Taiwan 18 DAYS • JANUARY 30 - FEB. 16, 2019 No place holds a fascination for the Western world quite like the Orient. Along the shores of the South China Sea Dining on board a Princess ship is a joyful celebration in ancient temples stand amidst modern skyscrapers while the truest sense with every dish "designed for fresh" and villagers maintain a peaceful way of life unchanged for crafted to exceed even the most discerning appetites. generations. The diversity of cultures in the countries we From hand-tossed pizza to dazzling multi-course gourmet visit offers endless opportunities for exploration. dinners, you'll find endless enticing food and dining options every day and evening. Cruising is a wonderful way to see the Orient, and so we will sail aboard the Diamond Princess - one of the finest The staterooms are spacious and exquisitely furnished. All ships sailing these waters. Facilities of the Diamond rooms have twin beds that easily convert to a queen size include 2 state-of-the-art show lounges for after dinner bed if required, TV with in-house movies, audio system, entertainment choices, a health spa, 4 swimming pools individual climate control, refrigerator, telephone, in-room and a Las Vegas style casino. Activities include dance safe and bathroom with shower only. lessons, aerobics, wine tasting, first-run movies, bridge * All shore excursions are optional, and may be purchased in tournaments and more. advance on Princess Cruises’ website, or onboard the ship. 92 Senior Discovery Tours orntcrus_Layout 1 4/2/2018 9:55 AM Page 2

Tentative Itinerary for Orient Explorer Cruise Day 1: Departure. We depart for Singapore via Hong the top of Victoria Peak for a view of the city, mountains Kong. and sea, or visit Aberdeen Fishing Village where generations have lived and worked on junks for centuries. Day 2: Singapore. Upon arrival in Singapore we transfer to our hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Day 10: At Sea. Day 3: Singapore. This morning our guided tour will take DAY 11: Taipei (Keelung), Taiwan. The bustling capital of us past the Civic District, the Padang, Singapore Cricket Taiwan is home to the National Palace Museum - housing Club, historic Parliament House and the National Gallery. the world’s most impressive collections of Chinese We will stop at the Merlion Park for impressive views of treasures, and Taipei 101 - the world’s 2nd tallest Marina Bay, and then visit Thian Hock Keng Temple - one skyscraper which combines high-tech and traditional of Singapore’s oldest Buddhist / Taoist temples. Driving elements. Optional excursions available from here include through Chinatown we proceed to the National Orchid Martyr’s Shrine, Yang Ming Shan Hot Springs and the Garden located in the Singapore Botanic Gardens, which Confucius and Pao An Temples. boasts a display of 60,000 orchid plants. The final stop Days 12 & 13: At Sea. will be in Little India followed by lunch. This evening we ride on a trishaw (a one man powered pedal vehicle) Day 14: Osaka, Japan. Osaka is home to historic which will take us through Chinatown. After dinner we will monuments including the immense Osaka Castle and ride on a ‘bumboat’, for a cruise along the Singapore Sumiyoshi Shrine – one of Japan’s oldest Shinto shrines. River to see Singapore lit up at night. The city is also the gateway to Kyoto – Japan’s ancient imperial capital and the nation’s cultural and spiritual Day 4: Embarkation. We transfer to our cruise ship, the center. Diamond Princess. This evening we enjoy our first delicious dinner onboard. Day 15: Shimizu, Japan. Shimizu has a mesmerizing landscape, cultural history and beautiful Mt. Fuji towering Day 5: At Sea. A day at sea to familiarize yourself with the over the region at approximately at 12,388 ft above sea ship and fellow passengers. level. It was designated as a place and source of artistic Day 6: Phu My (Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam. We dock at inspiration by UNESCO. Phu My and an optional excursion will be offered to Ho Chi Day 16: Tokyo / Disembarkation. After disembarkation Minh City (formerly Saigon), Vietnam’s largest city. The we will enjoy a city tour of Tokyo, including visits of the lively street life includes street markets, wheel stands and Imperial Palace and Ginza. After lunch at a local vendors selling their wares spread out on sidewalks. restaurant we will visit Senso-ji (Asakusa Kannon Temple) Day 7: Nha Trang, Vietnam. One of Vietnam’s most - Tokyo’s oldest temple, and Nakamise shopping arcade popular seaside resorts, Nha Trang offers white sand consisting of various traditional garments, folding fans beaches and azure waters. The tourist district consists of and other traditional Japanese items. Afternoon at leisure. colonial era beachfront hotels and sidewalk cafes. This Day 17: Nikko, Japan. Today we enjoy a full day tour to city was a popular spot for US servicemen during the Nikko, and the Nikko Toshogu shrine which is a part of the Vietnam war. “Shrines and Temples of Nikko” - a UNESCO World Day 8: At Sea. Visit the health club for a workout or Heritage Site. We will also see the Kegon Waterfall and beauty treatment, join an exercise class, wine tasting or Lake Chuzenji - a scenic lake in Nikko National Park just relax in the library. created 20,000 years ago when Mount Nantai erupted. Day 9: Hong Kong. One of the world’s most exciting cities, Day 18: Home. We transfer to the airport for our flight Hong Kong is famous for its duty-free shopping and open- back to Canada via Hong Kong. air markets. You may want to visit Stanley Market, ride to

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HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: • Flights with Air Canada • Deluxe cruise in outside cabins, including all meals (unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks with all lunches and dinners), and all tipping • 4-nights in First Class hotels in Lucerne and The Enchanting Zurich, with breakfast and dinner daily • All excursions as described Rhine River • All tour inclusions on the inside cover COST per person, double occupancy, from Toronto • Haydn Deck with panoramic window. $7997 • Strauss Deck (larger cabin) with panoramic window ...... $8997 • Mozart Deck (larger cabin, same as above) with panoramic window ...... $9397 • Mozart Deck - Suite with walk-out balcony ...... $10197 • Single accommodation on request • Ottawa, Montreal or Halifax - add $90 • Winnipeg, Calgary or Edmonton - add $190 • Vancouver - add $390

• Deluxe Riverboat Cruise from Amsterdam to Switzerland 13 DAYS • MAY 27 - JUNE 8 • 2 nights Lucerne and 2 nights Zurich Our riverboat, the Deluxe Amadeus Silver III is a modern ship • All shore excursions included! built specially for river cruising, combining the luxuries of a This enchanting holiday begins in Amsterdam where we board 5-star hotel with innovative design and First Class service. our Deluxe riverboat for a leisurely 7-night cruise through The glass-shielded River Terrace invites you to relax outdoors, Holland, Germany, France and Switzerland. while offering breathtaking views. After enjoying the legendary canals and colourful architecture The ship provides the highest standards of cuisine in the of Amsterdam our riverboat takes us to Cologne with its stylish Panorama Restaurant, which offers ample room for all majestic Cathedral, the historic university town of Heidelberg, passengers at one sitting. Regional wines are served with the Alsatian capital of Strasbourg, the legendary Black Forest both lunch and dinner. There is musical entertainment nightly region and other historic ports of call in Germany. A special as well as informative lectures. feature of this cruise is that all shore excursions are All cabins have a panoramic window or walk-out balcony, included and expertly conducted by English speaking guides. thus offering spectacular views of the passing river We end our cruise in Switzerland, with 2-night stays in both landscapes. There is a choice of bed configuration (double or Lucerne and Zurich. While in the midst of Switzerland’s twin), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en- stunning scenery and world-famous cities, we will enjoy lake- suite bathroom with shower telephone and in-room safe. side excursions and Alpine vistas. ***Those joining any of our tours to Europe must be able to walk fairly long distances and climb stairs easily. 94 Senior Discovery Tours rhine_Layout 1 4/9/2018 10:26 AM Page 2

Tentative Itinerary for Rhine Cruise Day 1: Departure. We depart for Amsterdam with Air which for centuries has been one of Germany’s foremost Canada. centres of literature, music and art. We will visit the ruins of the red sandstone castle overlooking the town, Day 2: Amsterdam. We arrive in Amsterdam and embark considered the most beautiful castle ruin in Germany. We our luxurious river cruise ship. Meet your fellow travelers then stroll through the enchanting old town, to the Karl- tonight at the Welcome Dinner. Theodor Bridge, the late-gothic Church of the Holy Spirit Day 3: Amsterdam. On our Amsterdam city tour we will and the town hall before returning to our ship. In the see the Royal Palace, the picturesque canals and the afternoon we arrive in Speyer, the venerable emperor’s city Museum Quarter. After a stroll in the flower market we’ll with a turbulent past. Our city tour includes a visit to the enjoy a canal cruise - the best way to experience this city. Romanesque Imperial Cathedral from the exterior, with its striking twin tower portal, and visits to the Church of the Day 4: Cologne. Enjoy the scenery on deck as we sail to Holy Spirit, the Old Gate and the Jewish Ritual Bath. the beautiful city of Cologne. After lunch we will have a walking tour of Cologne’s historic Old Town, taking in the Day 8: Strasbourg. We arrive in the dynamic capital of Old Market, the Hay Market, the lively city squares and a Alsace for a walking tour through the lovely, historic old visit of the famous twin-spired Cologne Cathedral. part of the town with its Gothic Cathedral and famous astronomical clock. We will take a boat cruise to see the Day 5: Cochem. Today we take a special trip down the famous quarter known as “Petite France” and see many of romantic Moselle River - the largest tributary of the Rhine the beautiful, half-timbered houses on the banks of the dominated by vineyards, and we’ll anchor at the old town river that are up to 500 years old. of Cochem. Our included walking tour of the narrow, winding streets will include a visit of Reichsburg Castle. Day 9: Disembarkation in Switzerland / Basel / Lucerne. Perched on a rock high above the city, this magnificent We disembark in Basel for a city tour. Long an important castle dominates the cityscape and offers an impressive center for banking and commerce, Basel’s glorious past is view of the Moselle Valley with its forests, meadows, still evident in its medieval Town Hall and 18th century vineyards and the old town. At the end of our tour we will homes. We continue on to Lucerne for a 2-night stay. enjoy a taste of local Mosel wines. Day 10: Lucerne. We enjoy a walking tour of this medieval Day 6: Koblenz / Rudesheim. With over 2,000 years of gem. See the city’s lovely cobblestone streets, public history, Koblenz is one of the oldest and most beautiful squares, monuments, fountains, covered bridges and towns in Germany. On our guided walk through the frescoed buildings. Afternoon at leisure to shop for romantic streets we’ll see the highlights, including the watches, knives and delicious Swiss chocolate. This famous St. Castor Basilica. This afternoon we sail the evening we enjoy a special Swiss folklore show and most beautiful section of the Rhine – the legendary Upper dinner. Middle Rhine Valley. Later we arrive in the wine-making Day 11: Lucerne / Zurich. Enjoy a leisurely cruise across town of Rüdesheim and our tour takes us on the unique the tranquil waters of Lake Lucerne to Vitznau, where we Winzerexpress train to the “Siegfried Mechanical Music will board a motorcoach for the scenic drive to Zurich. Cabinet” for a musical adventure with historical self- playing instruments. After our visit we explore the heart of Day 12: Zurich. Our walking tour of picturesque Zurich the old town of Rüdesheim – the Drosselgasse – where will include Grossmunster Abbey, St. Peter (with the wine houses and garden taverns are plentiful, and see the world’s largest church clock face), Old Town and Eagle Tower, a part of the city wall and fortifications from Fraumunster, which offers an exceptional 360 degree the 15th century. panoramic view of Zurich. The afternoon is at leisure, and this evening is our special Farewell Dinner. Day 7: Heidelberg / Speyer. Our morning tour takes us to the well-preserved baroque Old Town of Heidelberg, Day 13: Home. Air Canada takes us home.

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HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: • Flights with Air Canada • Deluxe cruise in outside cabins, all meals (wine included with dinners) and all tipping • Daily excursions as described • All tour inclusions on the inside cover

COST: per person, double occupancy, from Toronto Tulip Time All cabins have a small or large window • Haydn Deck (aft) - small window .....$4997 River Cruise • Haydn Deck (mid) - small window. ...$5297 • Strauss Deck - large window ...... $5797 Deluxe cruise on the • Mozart Deck - large window...... $5997 waterways of Holland • Single accommodation on request • Ottawa or Montreal - add $90 and Belgium. • Halifax or Winnipeg - add $190 Daily excursions included! • Vancouver, Calgary or Edmonton - add $290

This delightful riverboat cruise program begins and ends in Amsterdam and takes us leisurely 9 DAYS • APRIL 3 - 11, 2019 through the fairytale beauty of the Dutch and Belgian waterways. We see fields of vibrant flowers, picture-postcard harbours disembarkation and exploration of each destination quite and quaint historic towns with the local folk dressed in effortless. Our riverboat is the brand new MS Amadeus traditional costume. April is "Tulip Time" in Holland when Queen, a deluxe floating hotel. Aboard you may relax in the the tulips, in a blaze of colour, carpet the countryside. The lounge, Lido Bar or outside on the deck. The ship has an famous Kuekenhof Bulb Gardens has spectacular displays indoor pool, shop, hair salon and offers exercise classes. of tulips and other bulb plants. All meals are included and graciously presented in a smoke-free dining room. Unlimited quality wines from An added-value feature of this cruise is that all Europe’s most famous wine regions are included with excursions are included and expertly guided in English. every dinner. Exclusive old world highlights on board include folklore entertainment, lectures, theme dinners, and welcome and Cabins have twin beds, private bathroom (shower only), farewell cocktail receptions. hairdryer, phone, safe, TV with satellite, in-house video channels and climate control. There is a choice of cabins A big advantage to riverboat cruising is in the central and all have a small or large panoramic window. docking facilities at each port of call that makes the

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Tentative Itinerary for Tulip Time River Cruise

Day 1: Departure. We depart for Amsterdam with Air by the 55-metre-high belfry of the medieval town hall. We Canada. will take a walk and pass stately warehouses and impressive monuments such as the town hall, the abbey Day 2: Amsterdam. We arrive in Amsterdam and transfer and many more. to our deluxe floating hotel, the MS Amadeus Queen. After some time to relax, enjoy a welcome cocktail party This evening, the cruise continues and the ship takes us reception and our first dinner aboard. The ship is moored into Belgium. near many of Amsterdam's attractions and you may enjoy Day 6: Ghent and Bruges, Belgium. Our included city tour a stroll around this friendly city. of Ghent includes fine sights such as St. Bavo Cathedral Day 3: Amsterdam / Volendam. Amsterdam is renowned with its world famous painting by Jan van Eyck, and the for its museums, flowers and countless bicycles. The city “Belfried” with it’s bell tower. In the afternoon we proceed is comprised of 70 islands, which are separated by nearly to Bruges Visiting here is like taking a journey back in 50 miles of canals and connected by more than 1000 time, and we will enjoy a city tour. bridges. On our morning city tour through the Dutch Day 7: Antwerp and , Belgium. Antwerp is one of metropolis we will see the Royal Palace, numerous canals the world’s most important ancient seaports, and is best and the Museum Quarter. We will also stop and stroll know for its diamonds and as the home of the renowned through the flower market and cruise the water on a canal painter, Peter Paul Rubens. Our included city tour will cruise boat trip. In the afternoon we visit Volendam, one enable you to get to know this beautiful city in some of Holland’s most charming places – it looks like a picture detail. In the afternoon we will enjoy an excursion to postcard of a traditional Dutch town, with people dressed Brussels, the Belgian capital, where you can photograph in traditional costumes. Then we drive into the the famous “Mannekin Pis” for yourself. countryside to visit a local cheese farm and learn how Dutch cheese is made. On our way back to the ship we will Tonight is the Captain’s Gala Dinner, complete with enjoy a short walk through the quaint village of Hoorn. orchestral music and dancing. Day 4: . This town was the setting for the WW2 Day 8: Kinderdijuk and Keukenhof Gardens. This book and film “A Bridge Too Far”. Although it was almost morning we enjoy the Kinderdijk excursion where we destroyed during the war, it is now a large modern city. We encounter Holland’s largest concentration of working will drive past various spots associated with the events windmills. as described in the book and film. Then we will visit the After lunch we will visit the famous Keukenhof Gardens. Airborne Museum, which was a hotel in 1944 and later You will be in awe of these gardens, with their tulip and became the headquarters of the British 1st Airborne daffodil displays, lakes, sculpture gardens, greenhouses Division. In the afternoon we will join the excursion to and the windmills laid out on terraces affording views “Arnhem and the Open Air Museum” which is located in a over the 10 acres of gardens and millions of tulips. beautiful wooded park on the outskirts of Arnhem. It Keukenhof offers you the opportunity to see millions of contains more than 80 historic houses, farmhouses and bulbs in flower, fantastic flower shows and the largest windmills from all over the country. sculpture park in the Netherlands. Day 5: Middleburg / Belgium. We dock in Middleburg, Day 9: Home. We transfer to the Amsterdam airport and capital of the Dutch province of Zeeland. Seriously fly home with Air Canada. damaged during the Second World War, this old town has since been beautifully restored, with its centre dominated

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HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS: • Flights with Air Canada and Lufthansa • First Class cruise in outside cabins, including all meals (unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks with all lunches and dinners), and all tipping • 1-night First Class accommodation in Bucharest, with breakfast and dinner daily • All excursions as described • All tour inclusions on the inside cover

COST: per person, double occupancy, from Toronto • Lower Deck (half window)...... $6797 • Middle Deck (French Balcony)...... $7197 Seven Country • Upper Deck (French Balcony)...... $7397 • Upper Deck (Junior Suite, French balcony).$7997 Danube Cruise • Single accommodation on request • Ottawa or Montreal - add $90 • Halifax or Winnipeg - add $190 • Vancouver, Calgary or Edmonton - add $290

• First Class Riverboat Cruise • 1 night and tour in Bucharest 13 DAYS • MAY 31 - JUNE 12, 2019 • Many shore excursions included! This fabulous cruise sails from Vienna (Austria) through Aboard you may relax in one of the bars, the panorama seven Old World countries, ending in Bucharest (Romania). lounge, the cozy library, the exercise room or the sun deck. The itinerary will immerse us in the thousand-year-old Our meals onboard will include coffee and tea, wine, beer history and culture of this fascinating region, home to the and soft drinks with all lunches and dinners. Afternoon once mighty Hapsburg Empire. Featured stops include tea and late night snacks are offered as well. The nightly Bratislava (Slovakia), Budapest (Hungary), Osijek entertainment features folkloric and musical (Croatia), Novi Sad and Belgrade (Serbia) and Vidin performances. (Bulgaria). In addition to all of our included excursions The cabins onboard have twin beds, private bathroom with English-speaking guides at these ports-of-call, we with shower only, hairdryer, safe, phone, TV and climate will also enjoy lectures on Balkan history and the Modern control. You have your choice of cabin category, all of Balkans, including the Communist period when most of which are “outside” and have either half windows or these countries were behind the “Iron Curtain”. French Balconies. Our riverboat, the First Class MS River Discovery II is an intimate ship specially built for cruising European rivers. *** Those joining any of our tours to Europe must be able to walk fairly long distances and climb stairs easily. 98 Senior Discovery Tours danube2_Layout 1 4/2/2018 9:33 AM Page 2

Tentative Itinerary for the Seven Country Danube Cruise

Day 1: Departure. We depart for Vienna, via Frankfurt. local guide for a walking tour through the town center, followed by a tour of the imposing Petrovaradin Fortress Day 2: Vienna, Austria / Embarkation. We arrive in (known as the “Gibraltar on the Danube”). Built in the Vienna and transfer to the After a MS River Discovery II. 18th century over 116 hectares, the fortress has 4 levels welcome cocktail we enjoy our Welcome Dinner. and more than 16 km of underground tunnels. Day 3: Vienna, Austria. On our city tour we will see the Day 9: Belgrade, Serbia. Our city tour of this lively capital highlights of this “Imperial “ capital, including will include the looming Kalemegdan Fortress, St. Sava’s Hunderwasser, the Ringstrasse, the Parliament, the State Orthodox Cathedral (perched on a hill it can be seen from Opera, Hofburg (Imperial Palace) and Belvedere Palace. every part of the city), Princess Ljubica's Manor, Mark's Our last stop will be in the old center of Vienna to take a Church and more. The tour will end with a stroll through walk through the pedestrian zone from Graben and Knez Mihajlova Street - the main pedestrian zone full of Kohlmarkt to Michaela Square, ending at the entrance of boutiques, open air cafés and galleries. This evening we St. Stephan’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is at leisure. enjoy a private folklore show on board. Day 4: Bratislava, Slovakia. We will enjoy a tour of this Day 10: Cruising Through the “Iron Gates” Gorge. lovely city, including the famous St. Martin's Cathedral Today’s highlight will be the passage through the "The and the Primate's Palace. Our tour will end with a walk Iron Gates" - the highest gorge on the Danube. Over 100 through the Old Town where we will see Michael's Gate km. long, this canyon was historically a gigantic obstacle and Tower, Main Square, Old Town Hall and the Slovak to navigate because of its pointed rocks, cliffs and National Theatre. changing water levels. A dam built in the 1970’s enables Day 5: Budapest, Hungary. Our tour of this lovely city will safe passage for passenger and cargo ships all the way to take in The Parliament Building, St. Stefan Cathedral, the the Black Sea. Tonight is the Captain’s Farewell Dinner. Opera, the Square of Heroes, Fisherman’s Bastion, Gellert Day 11: Vidin, Bulgaria. We embark on a tour of this Hill and the town park with Vajdahunyad Castle. delightful Bulgarian river port, highlighted by a visit to Day 6: Budapest, Hungary. A day at leisure to enjoy the 13th century fortress named “Baba Vida” (“Grandma pedestrian friendly Budapest on your own, or partake in Vida”) - Bulgaria’s best preserved medieval fortress. one of the optional excursions that are offered. Before There will be free time in the afternoon. dinner we will enjoy a concert performed by a local Gypsy Day 12: Disembarkation / Bucharest, Romania. We duo. disembark our ship and transfer to the “Paris of the East” Day 7: Osijek, Croatia. View the passing vistas from the – Bucharest, Romania’s lovely capital. Highlights of our Sun Deck as we sail into the Drava River toward Osijek - city tour will include Revolution Square, Arch de Triumph, Croatia’s 4th largest city. This afternoon we will tour the the National Theatre, the Romanian Athenaeum and more. Old Town including the Tvrdja (Citadel) - Croatia’s best- We will stop for photos at President Ceausescu’s huge preserved and largest ensemble of baroque buildings. "People's House" (today’s Parliament) - the second Later we will enjoy live entertainment featuring Croatian largest building in the world after the Pentagon. folk music and “tamburica” - the Croatian version of a Day 13: Home. We transfer to the airport for our flight banjo. back to Canada (via Frankfurt). Day 8: Novi Sad, Serbia. Novi Sad, Serbia’s third largest city, is a delightful pedestrian friendly town. We will join a

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TERMS & CONDITIONS • On cruises - all shore excursions are optional, and are paid Please read this page carefully before booking for on board the ship.unless stated otherwise in our brochure. your Senior Discovery Tours (SDT) holiday. Our local tour operators may also offer optional excursions. While we do our best to monitor their quality, SDT is not • SDT acts solely as agent between the passenger and responsible for the operation or costing of these excursions. supplier for providing services as described in the brochure. SDT will not assume responsibility for any claims, damages or • Please be advised that there may be different standards in expenses arising from situations beyond our control. utilities, services and accommodations outside Canada. Our Conditions of Carriage are shown on all transportation tickets classifications for accommodation are made in terms of local and such tickets constitute the sole contract between the standards. Please note that outside North America coffee, tea passenger and the transportation supplier. or drinking water are generally not included with lunch or dinner, and non-smoking rooms are generally not available. • Passports are required by those who are travelling outside Canada. Passports should be valid for at least 6 months • Please note that our cancellation insurance policy does not beyond the date of your expected return to Canada. include “upgrade to single accommodation” in case your partner cancels. In this case you may either pay the single • All itineraries are listed as “tentative”. While we make every supplement and travel as a single, or cancel the tour and effort to follow the original itinerary, we may make changes to receive a full refund, less the $75 administration fee. Also, improve the program, or because we must make changes for while our cancellation insurance policy covers the partner of a reasons beyond our control. In case any component of a tour person cancelling, it does not cover their friends who are not cannot be honoured by the contracted supplier, SDT will sharing accommodation with the cancelling party. If you must make every effort to provide a comparable alternative, cancel your tour you must notify us within 48 hours of however no liability should be inferred from these efforts. learning that you are unable to travel, otherwise the • Those who choose to decline our comprehensive insurance cancellation insurance policy is null and void. package will be issued a rebate on their tour cost, the amount to • Generally you will receive your tour documents about 10 to be informed by your Tour Consultant. The following schedule of 14 days prior to departure, unless we are held up by a cancellation penalties applies only if you have declined our supplier providing documentation, in which case you may not insurance package, or if you cancel a tour for a reason not receive them until closer to departure. covered in our insurance package (applies to tours without a cruise or rail portion. Cruise or rail penalties may vary). • Luggage handling is included wherever possible, however in some situations it does not exist - especially when removing • Cancel 61 days or more prior to departure: $75. your luggage from the carousels at airports. You should be • 60 days to 31 days prior to departure: 25% of tour cost. capable of handling your luggage in such situations. Luggage • 30 days to 8 days prior to departure: 50% of tour cost. carts are used at all airports worldwide, so pack accordingly. • 7 days or less prior to departure: 100% of tour cost. • Flight schedule changes are becoming more common, and • Our tours are designed for those who are physically fit. All are beyond our control. We are therefore occasionally forced tour members must be able to walk fairly long distances at a to change airlines, and/or routings, and/or date of travel for reasonable pace and climb stairs easily. Our tours are not your benefit. In such cases we provide as much notice as suitable for those requiring wheel chairs and/or walkers. If you possible, and do everything possible to ensure your have walking limitations, we recommend a cruise on which convenience and comfort. Should a schedule change result in the excursions are optional. If you are concerned about your an unplanned overnight enroute to or from your destination, physical ability to join one of our tours, we urge you to discuss the cost will be borne by the traveller, who will be given the which of our programs is appropriate for your activity level option to cancel with full refund. with one of our travel experts. SDT reserves the right to decline any passenger as a member of our tours at any time • You may purchase ticket upgrades to Business or First for any reason at our sole discretion. Class. You may also purchase our tours on a “land only” basis and arrange your own flights independently. Our consultants • Please read the details of your insurance coverage carefully. will be pleased to quote all cost adjustments. If you book your If you have a pre-existing condition please inquire about your own flights, home pick-up and drop-off, and arrival / departure insurance validity at time of booking. airport transfers at the destination, are not included. If you • All gratuities are included for all services provided in our book your own flights, please protect yourself with tour package. For extra services such as optional excursions, cancellation insurance as we cannot be held responsible for meals on your own, room service and any exceptional services, schedule changes, or if a tour is cancelled for any reason. tipping is at your discretion. If you wish to show appreciation • You may not make any changes to your flight arrangements to your tour escort please do so on an individual basis after the final payment due date. - collections are not permitted! • There may be occasions in which the flight portion of your • Single travellers must pay a supplement due to hotel SDT holiday is unescorted. charges. However this does not imply that they will necessarily be assigned a room as large as those assigned to two people • If a tour is cancelled for any reason our liability is limited to sharing. We can often team up those without a partner! your full refund. No tours will be cancelled due to international events, unless the government specifically • SDT will attempt to accommodate special requests by advises not to travel to your destination. notifying the suppliers in writing. We cannot guarantee that special requests, for example room locations, meal • We are unable to refund those who do not participate in any requirements for flights or hotels, seating requirements for included meals or excursions, as they are prepaid. flights, etc. will be adhered to by our suppliers, and therefore • All of our tours are conducted in English only. we cannot be held responsible. Sea view or pool view rooms are not guaranteed unless noted otherwise in our brochure. • Smoking is not permitted on our motorcoaches. Reg. #2160711

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See what our travellers have to say about us.

“Our recent and first tour with SDT ranks in the top 5 of our travels!”

My wife and I have travelled extensively over the past 30 years, and our recent tour to Italy (and 1st tour with SDT) ranks in the top 5!! Many of our travel companions were on their 5th and 6th tour with SDT and it is evident why. From the home pickup to the warm greeting of our Tour Manager at the airport all aspects of this holiday were first class. Our Tour Manager conducted the tour in a professional manner and her attention to detail ensured that everything ran smoothly and all aspects of the itinerary were delivered as promised. The hotels were wonderful, meals delicious, excursions very interesting and the local guides top notch. We also appreciated the little treats along the way that SDT provided. We are looking forward to our next SDT journey. John & Terry, BC

“Best Tour Manager ever!”

I had the pleasure of taking the Dubrovnik and Adriatic trip under the superb management of your Tour Manager Karen. Her sense of humour overcame a few difficult moments and everyone knew that she was looking out for us. She handled all the tour members admirably and her efforts enormously contributed to my enjoyment of this trip. I’ve taken three big overseas tours with SDT over the years and each has been made enjoyable by a unique, highly professional, knowledgeable and personable Tour Manager. I am grateful for the excellence of your travel experiences. Adrienne, ON “We enjoyed our first trip with SDT immensely”.

We have just returned from the “Incredible India” tour. This was our first trip with Senior Discovery Tours and we enjoyed it immensely. The itinerary was very well planned and it went off without a hitch, in part due to our Tour Manager Daryl. He was on top of every detail and was a really great host. Kudos to him. We would also like to recommend our tour guide Sanjay. He was knowledgeable and well-travelled within his country, courteous and a good story-teller, and he went out of his way to accommodate any special requests we had.

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Our reputation for delivering outstanding service, value and discovery is unsurpassed!

Founded in 1975 we have become Canada’s largest operator of escorted tours for the mature traveller, offering more than 100 different international tours and cruises to choose from. Just one of the reasons for our growth is that all of the hotels we use have been personally inspected to ensure quality and value.

Call us at 1-800-268-3492 and one of our travel experts will be happy to answer your questions and help you choose a tour.

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