2018 Tour & Cruise Catalogue
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CONTACT CAA TUXEDO TOURS 905.322.2712 1.800.263.7272 caaniagara.ca/tuxedotours 2018 TOUR & CRUISE CATALOGUE THOROLD . WELLAND . GRIMSBY . NIAGARA FALLS . ST. CATHARINES TOURS BY MONTH Group Travel... MAY ..................................................................... We’re the Experts! A Taste of New Orleans 13 Ontario Mystery Tour 8 Group travel is one of the best and easiest ways to travel. Pre-planned itineraries and inclusions, and a group tour host allows you to spend less time JUNE .................................................................... planning your vacation and more time enjoying it. Ohio’s Amish Country 14 This year, we’re offering four exciting international itineraries that are sure JULY .................................................................... to appeal to history lovers and culture buffs alike. From the great castles of Alaska’s Inside Passage Cruise 7 England to the ancient ruins of Rome, from the rugged beauty of Iceland to Summer Theatre 8 the festive markets along the Danube River, this year’s tours are sure to be Newfoundland & Labrador 9 some of our best! AUGUST ............................................................... If you’re looking for something a little closer to home, we’ve got a great Celebrate Canada’s Capital 10 selection of tours that criss-cross North America. Here are some of our returning favourites: Yukon & Alaska Cruise Tour 7 A Taste of Chicago 13 • Alaska (p.7) • Newfoundland & Labrador (p.9) Journey to Eastern Canada 11 • New York City (p.18) SEPTEMBER ........................................................ • Canyon Country, USA (p.16) Historical England 3 We even have short itineraries, so you can enjoy a quick getaway: Agawa Canyon Fall Train Tour 9 • Ontario Mystery Tour (p. 8) Italy Bellissimo 4 • Ottawa (p.10) OCTOBER ............................................................. • Ohio (p.14) A Taste of Iceland 5 We invite you to join us for a year of exciting explorations and unforgettable Lancaster Amish 15 voyages. Chateaux and Manoirs of Quebec 12 If you have questions about any of our tours, don’t hesitate to reach out! We’re Nashville Getaway 15 here to make sure your vacation is easy and enjoyable. Call 1-800-263-7272 Canyon Country, USA 16 or email [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you on tour! NOVEMBER .......................................................... Myrtle Beach Christmas 17 - Lois, Gail & Danielle A Taste of New York 18 CAA Tuxedo Tours Christmas Markets Danube River Cruise 6 Includes deluxe coach transportation, air-conditioned and washroom equipped RELAX, IT’S INCLUDED... - All luggage handling with gratuities Includes airfare - Services of a CAA Tour Director Full itinerary available upon request - All applicable taxes (including HST), fees and port charges - Gratuities to coach drivers and local guides Easy Short distances to walk; may include steps Moderate Must be able to walk up to 20 minutes; ASK ABOUT... includes steps - Our affordable regional shuttle service - Pre and post-tour discounted rates at the Four Points by Sheraton B L D Breakfast, lunch and/or dinner included in Thorold International HISTORICAL ENGLAND September 9 to 23 Explore England’s lesser known historical gems on an immersive tour of this island nation. Developed with assistance from Niagara historians, this trip takes you through the Lake District, to Hadrian’s Wall and the Housesteads Roman Fort, remnants of Britain’s ancient beginnings. Visit York, with its cobbled Shambles, ancient city walls and magnificent Yorkminster Cathedral, as well as Bletchley Park, central site of WWII codebreakers. From the homes of great historic figures like Winston Churchill and General Wolf to the location of epic battles, this journey is sure to thrill any history buff! Highlights & Inclusions • Roundtrip airport transfers from CAA Thorold office to Toronto airport • Return airfare with taxes, Toronto to Manchester/London Gatwick to Toronto • 13 nights’ accommodations in Durham, York, Leicester and Tunbridge Wells • Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 5 dinners • Scenic drives of the Lake District, North York Moors, Cambridge and South Downs National Park • View Housesteads Roman Fort – Hadrian’s Wall, and the Magna Carta • Visit Roman Vindolanda Fort and Museum, National Civil War Centre (Newark), Ironbridge Gorge, Battle of Bosworth Field, Imperial Air War Museum (Duxford), Bletchley Park, Homes of General Wolfe and Winston Churchill (Westerham, Kent) National Maritime Museum (Greenwich), Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, and the 1066 Battle of Hastings site • Visit Captain Cook Memorial and Whitby Castle, Castle Howard, Leicester Cathedral, Bodiam Castle, Leeds Castle and King Richard III Visitor Centre • Orientation of York • Entrance fees to attractions NEW! Ask about an Early Booking Bonus! 14 Nights | 19 Meals | Moderate $6,099 pp Double $7,129 Single (Limited availability) 3 ITALY BELLISSIMO September 28 to October 9 The beauty and grace of Italy is a kaleidoscope of colours, fragrances and tastes, explored on a trip that ventures from the interior to the coast, and the sultry, sun-soaked island of Capri. Tour the thriving city of Rome and marvel at its ancient monuments. Wander through the sun-dappled streets of Capri, gelato in hand, as you discover the hidden highlights of this celebrity hideaway. Later move onto Venice, with its magnificent canals and romantic atmosphere. Highlights & Inclusions • Roundtrip airport transfers from the CAA Thorold office • Return airfare with taxes, Toronto to Rome • Rome sightseeing tour, including visits to St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum • Visit to the Commonwealth War Cemetery in Cassino • Guided tour of excavations in Pompeii • Isle of Capri orientation, including views of the Faraglioni Rocks • Sightseeing tour of Assisi, including St. Francis’ Basilica • Be My Guest Dining at a farmhouse set amid a beautiful olive grove in Tuscany • Visit to Pisa to view the Leaning Tower and the Duomo • Florence sightseeing tour • Visit the medieval city of Siena, famous for the ‘Palio’ horse race • Gratuities to the Trafalgar Tour Director and coach driver Be My Guest Join the Callistri family at their ‘borgo’ in the Hamlet of Limonaia for a delicious Italian meal, olive oil tasting and leisurely walk through their olive groves and lemon orchards. Cultural Insights Witness the exquisite crafts of inlaid wood in Sorrento, glassblowing on Giudecca RETURNING FAVE Island, a delicate tradition that generations of Venetian craftsmen have perfected over the centuries. Local Specialists 11 Nights | 15 Meals | Moderate For included sightseeing in Rome, Pompeii, Capri, Assisi and Florence. $5,299 pp Double $5,169 pp Triple $5,969 Single Ask about an Early Payment Discount! 4 A TASTE OF ICELAND October 6 to 13 Iceland is perhaps the obvious destination for people looking for the unexpected. Something that is just a little out of the ordinary. The locals are warm and welcoming, the nature is rugged and beautiful, the culture is rich and appealing but nothing is really quite what you would expect. Come and join us on an expedition of discovery and find out why people find Iceland so special. Highlights & Inclusions • Roundtrip airport transfers from the • Visit to the LAVA Centre CAA Thorold office • Northern Light viewing • Return airfare with taxes, Toronto to (conditions permitting) Reykjavik • Guided visit to the Skogar Museum • Three nights’ accommodation in Reykjavik • Geothermal bakery experience at • Three nights in countryside hotels Laugarvatn Fontana • Breakfast and dinner daily in Iceland • Blue Lagoon bathing • Guided tour of Reykjavik • Private touring with a local guide • Visit to the Northern Lights Centre, Reykjavik and private coach Saturday, October 6 – Depart Canada Skogafoss waterfalls and Reynisfjara beach, viewing Meet your fellow travellers at the CAA Thorold office the extraordinary rock formations. Next, a guided tour and depart for the Toronto International Airport for our around Skogar Museum, a cultural heritage collection of overnight flight to Reykjavik. 15,000 regional folk craft artifacts. Note: Northern Lights viewing on foot, on one of the two evenings, conditions Sunday, October 7 – Arrive Reykjavik permitting. B, D After arrival, transfer to Reykjavik city and enjoy a welcome breakfast. Check into the hotel. B, D Thursday, October 11 – Skaftafell National Park – Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon Monday, October 8 – Reykjavik Sightseeing Skaftafell National Park is one of Iceland’s most Today, embark on a city sightseeing tour and take in all outstanding areas of natural beauty dominated by the the city’s major attractions: Old Town Centre, Parliament, glacier Vatnajokull, Europe’s largest ice cap. Continue the Cathedral, Reykjavik harbour, Pearl Hofoi House, to Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon where you can enjoy a Hallgrimskirkja (Cathedral) and Harpa Concert Hall. Drive breath-taking sight of floating icebergs on the fantastic pass Árbæjarsafn Outdoor Museum, where preserved 180m deep glacial lagoon. B, D buildings offer a fascinating glimpse into Reykjavík’s past. End at the Northern Lights Centre in Reykjavik. The Friday, October 12 – Hveragerdl – Blue Lagoon rest of the day is at your leisure. B, D – Reykjavik POPULAR Visit the village of Hveragerdi, often called “the flower Tuesday, October 9 – Thingvellir – Geysir – village” because of its many greenhouses heated by hot Gullfoss water from nearby springs. Continue to Strandarkirkja, Drive to Thingvellir National Park (UNESCO)