January 2019 - 2020 £20 OFF EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT see page 5 UK & Overseas Coach Tour Holidays Diamond & Sapphire Coach Tours 37 new tours for 2019/20 For when it’s more than just the destination that matters www.swantours.co.uk • 01805 603706 Welcome SwanTours – for when it’s more than just the destination that matters A holiday is so much more It is in the anticipation of new locations, or the prospect No matter where you choose to visit, there’s one thing than a particular occasion. of revisiting familiar places. It continues in the stories we that’s guaranteed. You’ll be cared for like a family member, create before the event, and those that we learn from the a value that runs through the heart of all our activities. It starts when you browse places we visit. It doesn’t just end there. It continues in As a family-owned and operated tour provider, our main the pages of a brochure conversations and memories we have, each adding to concern is that all your needs are met, which is why we and begin to imagine the lasting impressions that remain with us long after take great pride in offering a collection of holidays, yourself on your travels. the event has passed. Sapphire Tours, in addition to the door-to-door holidays we have always provided, Diamond Tours. Which tour is convenient for you? Whichever holiday you may choose, SwanTours’ commitment remains the same – to offer excellent value-for-money and to exceed expectations every step of the way. Diamond Tours Your holiday starts at home with door-to-door travel service. For additional comfort the SwanTourer has extra legroom, plus you will be offeredcomplimentary drinks on board. FREE Hotels are of an excellent standard (on some holidays the best the area has to offer) and we are complimentary including tours in this collection to the West Country staying at Brend Hotels, voted winner of drinks served on ‘Hotel Group of the Year’ in the AA Hospitality Awards for 2015/16. SwanTours also offer board the coach Diamond Tour travellers a self-drive option on selected holidays to create greater flexibility am & pm when planning holidays. Tour Calendar is on page 4. Diamond Tours - pages 6-35 (full details on page 6) Our collection of Sapphire Tours is aimed at those who are happy to make their way to a Sapphire Tours to meet the SwanTourer. pre-arranged joining point Hotels are generally a minimum of 3 Drinks can star rated but on occasion guest rooms are accessed via steps or the hotel may not have ground be purchased floor rooms or lifts available. On selected holidays there are additional days at leisure allowing on board the clients to create their own itinerary. coach Tour Calendar is on page 4. Sapphire Tours - pages 36-60 (full details on page 36) 2 Dining Experience On all UK and Irish tours you will be offered a cooked breakfast and table d’hôte dinner menu comprising a minimum of 3 courses with 3 choices per course, which, on occasion, may be carvery or buffet-style, unless otherwise stated Abroad you will be offered continental breakfast with fixed dinner menu at overnight stays and generally a choice of dinners at the main hotel, which again may be either carvery or buffet-style. A vegetarian option is always available. Please note that some tours may vary from the above. For full details, please refer to the individual tour. Traditional family values & service with a warm smile Our service is tailored to meet the requirements of all our clients, and is delivered by a dedicated team. If there is anything we can help you with, or if you require any additional information, please give us a call on 01805 603706 or write to us at SwanTours, Grange Lane, Merton, Okehampton EX20 3ED and it will be our pleasure to be of assistance on matters large or small. We look forward to hearing from you, and we will do our best to supply a quick response to the more intricate of enquiries. Back: Molly, Janette, Samantha Front: Linda, Tracey SwanTours deliver more... Our drivers are consistently praised for their attentive, courteous and helpful conduct, conveying a message that nothing is too much trouble when it comes to delivering excellence for all who travel with us. Perfect peace of mind All SwanTours are fully bonded through the International Passenger Protection Scheme ensuring your holiday is in safe hands. Fuel Costs: As standard, the price of travel is included in your holiday cost. As a result of current economic uncertainty, however, we reserve the right to apply a fuel surcharge, which we sincerely hope we need not apply. 3 TOUR CALENDAR Welcome to SwanTours DIAMOND & SAPPHIRE TOUR CALENDAR 2019/20 January The Triumphant Trio July September November Monday 13 Page 27 Burns Night Celebrations Alpine Jewels in Austria Wild Safaris & Scenic Switzerland & The Alps Fayres & Festivities in Scotland Saturday 18 Page 10 The West Midlands Sunday 1 Page 37 in Bournemouth Wednesday 23 Page 41 North Yorkshire’s Monday 1 Page 55 Spectacular Scotland on Safari Monday 4 Page 57 Grand Adventure Countryside Escapes to Devon Sunday 1 Page 44 Christmas Prequel in Cumbria March Monday 20 Page 26 Sunday 7 Page 9 RHS Wisley Flower Show Monday 18 Page 56 Titanic Adventures Runaway to Scotland: Monday 2 Page 47 Thursford Christmas Sidmouth’s Timeless Charm in Liverpool Heritage & Lochs The Eloquence of Ireland Spectacular Sunday 3 Page 8 Monday 20 Page 53 Saturday 13 Page 15 Sunday 8 Page 13 Friday 22 Page 34 All-Inclusive Lakeland Treat Sparkling Sidmouth Colchester & Gorgeous Guernsey & Sidmouth Sensations & Monday 4 Page 24 Monday 27 Page 7 Constable Country Sedate Sark Pickles in Plymouth Compelling Colours of Cornwall Mouth-Watering Melton Sunday 14 Page 54 Monday 9 Page 48 Sunday 24 Page 33 Sunday 17 Page 8 Mowbray & Burghley Essence of Ireland: It’s all a Mystery... Christmas Markets & Cornwall’s All-Inclusive Monday 27 Page 32 Journey into Dublin Thursday 12 Page 60 Festivities in Birmingham Escapade Sunday 21 Page 12 Grand Adventures in Durham Monday 25 Page 58 Monday 18 Page 50 June Horticulture & Heritage Sunday 15 Page 51 Christmas Festivities Mother’s Day Treat: in Devon The Wealth of Wales in Torquay Flowers, Shops & Royalty The Iconic Isles: Monday 29 Page 9 Monday 16 Page 30 Friday 29 Page 56 Friday 29 Page 49 Bute, Mull & Iona Yorkshire Railways & Wonders of Wales Saturday 1 Page 17 Spring Colours, Wight Delight Steam Trains Monday 23 Page 22 December Sunday 31 Page 48 Kent’s Subtle Charm & Monday 29 Page 25 The Golden Hills of Suffolk Hidden Secrets Monday 23 Page 28 Christmas Has Come Early Monday 3 Page 31 in Cornwall April August Gin Tasting, Tours & Tea Royal Retreats & Monday 9 Page 57 RHS Flower Show Cardiff in Winchester a Day at the Races Lancashire: By Canal, By Rail Thursday 26 Page 55 Make Merry in Torquay Friday 12 Page 46 Monday 3 Page 52 Thursday 8 Page 25 this Christmas Scotland, Skye & An Idyllic Retreat: Monday 23 Page 34 Healing Waters of Wales The Edinburgh Military Tattoo Highland Steam The Isle of Man Monday 10 Page 28 & Scotland Christmas Presence in Saturday 13 Page 45 Sunday 29 Page 14 Romantic Castles & Thursday 8 Page 43 Llandrindod Wells Seasonal Sidmouth Sensations Royal Pavilions Royalty to Riches in London Monday 23 Page 35 Monday 22 Page 7 October Monday 10 Page 29 Saturday 10 Page 52 Christmas Escape to Cheshire Oxford: The City of Captivating Cumbria & The Loveliest Spot for Autumn Treasures of Ireland Monday 23 Page 59 Dreaming Spires The Lakes Lakeland Memories Monday 7 Page 40 A Merry Christmas in Wales Monday 22 Page 49 Monday 10 Page 53 Sunday 11 Page 27 Last of The Summer Wine: Monday 23 Page 59 Grand Tour of Portsmouth Amazing Grace & The Giants Bede, Bishops & Portugal New Year’s Gala in Blackpool Monday 29 Page 29 Saturday 15 Page 39 Beautiful Dales Tuesday 8 Page 11 Monday 30 Page 58 Elevating Aspects of Anglesey Sunday 18 Page 19 Shimmering Shores of Looe May Sunday 16 Page 21 Cathedrals, Crowns Friday 11 Page 30 January 2020 75th Anniversary of the Dutch Bulb Fields & Countryside Pristine Peaks & D-Day Normanday Landings Sunday 18 Page 20 Mountain Railways SwanTours Annual & Amsterdam Get-Together Thursday 20 Page 38 West Midlands Medley Monday 14 Page 51 Friday 3 Page 38 Friday 24 Page 35 Glittering Isle of Wight Monday 26 Page 31 North-Eastern Discoveries Sidmouth Sensations: Sunday 23 Page 23 Sunday 5 Page 18 Heavenly Days in Harrogate Inspiration, Artwork & Abbeys Royal Sceneries of Scotland Monday 26 Page 54 Sunday 27 Page 33 Great Highland Railways Sunday 23 Page 42 Wednesday 8 Page 16 Historic Houses of Derbyshire Savouring the Sights Jersey: Royals & Riches Thursday 29 Page 26 in Southampton Revitalising Coasts in Sunny Friday 28 Page 24 Monday 28 Page 32 Bournemouth Sunday 12 Page 50 Diamond Tours Sapphire Tours 4 www.swantours.co.uk To book call 01805 603706 Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm SwanTours 2019 TOURS WORTH TALKING ABOUT The Magere Brug, “Skinny Bridge”, Amsterdam Tours that go an extra mile... SwanTours specialise in tours that go the extra mile to bring you the best that each region has to offer. When you travel with us, we’ll introduce you to some places that perhaps you £20 OFF haven’t previously considered, and show you sights that many don’t get to see - and all for one inclusive price. Early Booking Discount! Meticulously planned itineraries ensure a leisurely pace with ample UK TOURS time to do the things you wish to do, It’s easy to forget the wealth of be it sight-seeing or soaking up the culture and historic heritage that atmosphere.