TOURING THE WORLD AN EXCEPTIONAL COLLECTION OF SMALL GROUP TOURS AND CRUISES AROUND THE WORLD JULES VERNE FLEXIBILITY FLEXIBLE BOOKING POLICY Our flexible booking policy applies to all reservations for tours departing more than two months ahead. Whether you are making a new booking or re-booking a tour, you may alter to a new date and/or destination, free of charge, as long as the original tour departure date is outside the 61-day ‘balance due’ period. For full details, please see vjv.com. WE ARE RECOGNISED We are delighted to have been awarded ‘Best Specialist Tour Operator’ for the fifth consecutive year at The Times/Sunday Times Travel Awards 2020 and recognised by Which? as one of the specialist and smaller holiday firms leading the way during Covid-19; abiding by the law and looking after our customers’ interests. 2 vjv.com 020 3811 7352 Intro 002_003_v2.indd 2 19/02/2021 09:44:01 CONTENTS JULES VERNE FLEXIBILITY 2 RUSSIAN CAPITALS 19 PEAKS AND PETROGLYPHS 34 JULES VERNE KEY FEATURES 3 THE CROSSROADS OF EUROPE & ASIA 20 GRAND TOUR OF SRI LANKA 35 JULES VERNE EXLUSIVES 4 GRAND TOUR OF MOROCCO 21 THE TALE OF THE TIGER 36 JULES VERNE CRUISES 6 CARTHAGE TO KAIROUAN 22 SECRET HIMALAYAN INDIA 37 EUROPEAN TOURS 8 PYRAMIDS & THE NILE 23 SPLENDOURS OF SOUTHERN INDIA 38 ASPECTS OF THE AZORES 9 THE 600-MILE NILE 24 DISCOVER CHINA 39 MOUNTAIN ISLAND LAKE 10 A KENYAN SAFARI 25 JAPAN’S EARTHLY TREASURES 40 SECRET SICILY 11 BOTSWANA EXPLORER 26 WILD BORNEO 41 PEAKS, PORTS & PALAZZI 12 ROBIN POPE SAFARIS 27 TREASURES OF INDOCHINA 42 CLASSICAL TOUR OF GREECE 13 VICTORIA FALLS TO THE OKAVANGO 28 LOST WORLD OF THE INCAS 43 TURKISH MEANDER 14 GENTLE GIANTS 29 HEMINGWAY’S CUBA 44 JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH 15 GRAND TOUR OF SOUTH AFRICA 30 CENTRAL AMERICA’S GARDEN OF EDEN 45 LAND OF THE POLAR BEARS 16 GRAND TOUR OF NAMIBIA 31 TERMS & CONDITIONS 46 KRAKOW PRESERVED 17 DISCOVER JORDAN 32 CLASSICAL TOUR OF ALBANIA 18 TREASURES OF THE HOLY LAND 33 JULES VERNE KEY FEATURES SMALL GROUPS with benefits such as more leg room, INDEPENDENT ARRIVAL Travelling as part of a small group a wider seat, separate check-in, ‘fast Most tours show price reductions if you will enjoy a more intimate and track’ route and airport lounges. Some you prefer to make your own travel sociable atmosphere, benefit from more airlines offer a ‘Premium Economy’ (e.g. arrangements, arriving and departing personal attention from our guides and British Airways World Traveller Plus) independently. Join the group at the delve into your destination in more offering more space and comfort. first hotel and leave at the last (arrival detail, experiencing local life in a more and departure transfers not included personal and informal setting. SPECIAL EVENTS but may be booked as indicated). Our small group sizes avoid congestion To enhance the experience of caused by travelling in a large group. Jules Verne travellers, we arrange HOTELS Most programmes have a maximum exclusive and memorable special We offer hotels which enhance the of 25 guests and many are limited to events, illuminating the country and experience of the destination: Historic 18 guests or fewer. We normally operate peoples you visit. Attend a special Hotels are former noble residences or programmes even for very small groups ceremony, performance, meal or drinks classic hotels; Central Hotels make the and our average group size is under party at characteristic and spectacular evening an experience for a stroll or to 10 people. For 2021 we have reduced locations; learn about cooking and the visit a local restaurant or bar. local way of life; discover less-visited our average minimum group size to We indicate local hotel ratings and under 5 and maximum to under 20. corners or special locations not normally open to the public. check hotels for health & safety, taking into account Covid requirements. Hotel NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT JULES VERNE SIGHTSEEING ratings vary and some standards may We offer a range of destinations not reflect those in the UK. and dates where there is genuinely This most important of Key Features No Single Supplement (limited indicates that sightseeing is tailored just SOLO GROUPS for our group, taking into account your availability, so early booking is We offer on selected tours, departures recommended – check vjv.com for preferences and our experience over many years and not combining with with No Single Supplement where available departure dates). Additionally, the group is comprised only of single we try to minimise the single other visitors. Sightseeing is undertaken by expert local guides who we consider travellers, following the same itinerary supplement charged by hotels, cruise and accompanied by a UK or local and rail companies. to be the best source of information. On a few programmes such as cruise tour manager. CHOICE OF FLIGHTS or rail programmes sightseeing may be shared with non-Jules Verne guests. EXTRA NIGHTS Where practical, we offer scheduled Extra nights at the first and last hotels flights from multiple airports or with UNESCO HERITAGE SITES (or on extensions or stopovers) are ‘low cost’ airlines. Brochure prices are We mention the number of sites normally available to allow you extra based on specific routes but other flight time to relax or explore independently. options may be available – let us know on The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization lists if you prefer an alternative routing or EXTENSION OPTIONS timing and we will endeavour to match which endeavours to identify and help your request. Connecting flights via protect the world’s most important Whilst our tours follow a fixed itinerary, London or other cities are available on cultural and natural heritage. For details you can personalise your visit by adding many long haul tours. please refer to whc.unesco.org. pre- or post-tour extensions. We also offer ‘Business Class’ upgrades 020 3811 7352 vjv.com 3 Intro 002_003_v2.indd 3 17/02/2021 09:07:12 JULES VERNE EXCLUSIVES 7 nights from We are delighted to present our collection of unique exclusive £1995 charters. Cruise on smaller vessels in India, on the Douro, Mekong, Nile and Irrawaddy, as well as in Croatia. Or perhaps if you like the idea of slow, immersive travel, a trip on one of our canal barge cruises in France could be a great alternative to coastal or river cruising. Our exclusive cruises allow for an enhanced excursion programme and on board experience, specially tailored for our guests in the company of like-minded travellers. Free cabin selection is an ROYAL BARGE ON THE DOURO additional benefit with our exclusive arrangements. Availability: Jun 2021 – Oct 2022 River and coastal cruises are a wonderful way to travel, allowing you Embark on the former Royal Barge, Spirit to relax and cruise through some of the most spectacular scenery in of Chartwell. This luxury barge sets the standard for the highest quality, intimate the world. With included excursions there is no better way to discover cruising in the stunning Douro Valley region. the treasures of each country, travelling in style from the comfort of Special Events: Quinta dinner & port tastings. your small ship. The need to only unpack once is a welcome benefit. Historical Vessel • Meals Incl. • UK Tour Manager • 2 UNESCO Sites • Group Size: 2 – 28 6 nights 6 nights 006 nights nights from from from £2145 £2045 £0000£2195 PÉNICHE HAUTE SEINE PÉNICHE CHAMPAGNE PÉNICHE ALSACIEN Availability: 11 Jun & 6 Aug 2021 Availability: Aug 2021 – Sep 2022 Availability: Sep 2021 – Sep 2022 Travel by Eurostar to Paris for a barge cruise Travel by Eurostar to Paris for this exclusive A ‘Great Canal Cruise’ from Strasbourg to via the Châteaux of royal Fontainebleau and barge cruise to Epernay and Reims on the Lagarde travelling past small villages, fairy- Vaux-le-Vicomte, artistic Barbizon and sacred majestic Marne canal through charming tale castles and wonderful forests, hills and Sens, an insight into France’s cultural, royal, towns, the Champagne region and historic valleys. Traverse 40 locks and the Arzviller religious and artistic heritage. cities, tasting Champagne every day! inclined plane. Walk or cycle between some. Meals & Drinks Incl. • No Single Supp. • UK Tour New Cruise • Meals & Drinks Incl. • UK Tour Meals & Drinks Incl. • No Single Supp. • UK Tour Manager • 2 UNESCO Sites • Group Size: 2 – 20 Manager • UNESCO Site • Group Size: 2 – 20 Manager • UNESCO Site • Group Size: 2 – 20 6 nights 6 nights 6 nights from from from £2295 £2195 £2195 PÉNICHE BOURGOGNE PÉNICHE SUR LOIRE PÉNICHE PROVENÇALE Availability: 15 Jul & 12 Aug 2021 Availability: Jun 2021 – Sep 2022 Availability: Jun 2021 – Sep 2022 By Eurostar to Paris for a cruise on the Petite By Eurostar to Paris for a cruise along A unique cruise along the Canal du Rhône Saône river & Burgundy Canal, from Port-sur- the Loire Canal from Nevers to Briare. from Arles to Sète visiting Avignon, Pont du Saône to the medieval Burgundian capital of Pass French countryside, small villages & Gard, Nîmes, Aigues-Mortes, Montpellier & Dijon. Pass charming villages, historic towns, abundant vineyards, tasting local specialities Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert. Enjoy fine food & taste local products & Vins de Bourgogne. & wines including Sancerre & Pouilly-Fumé. wine with afternoons of gentle cruising. New Cruise • Meals & Drinks Incl. • No Single New Cruise • Meals & Drinks Incl. • No Single Meals & Drinks Incl. • No Single Supp. • UK Tour Supp. • UK Tour Manager • Group Size: 2 – 20 Supp. • UK Tour Manager • Group Size: 2 – 20 Manager • 3 UNESCO Sites • Group Size: 2 – 20 4 vjv.com 020 3811 7352 JV Exclusives Capsules.indd 4 19/02/2021 09:53:37 7 nights 7 nights from from £1645 £1745 EXPLORERS & EMPERORS SECRET WONDERS OF CROATIA Availability: Jun 2021 – Oct 2022 Availability: Sep 2021 – Sep 2022 A delightful sailing on the elegant small MV Explore the cultural heritage and natural Admiral, exploring the wonderful Dalmatian beauty of the islands and coast of less- Islands and the historic Greco-Roman, visited central Croatia from Split to Šibenik & Byzantine and Renaissance worlds.