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CONTENTS 

INTRODUCTION 

GLOBUS EUROPE 

■ European Panoramas 

■ Spain, Portugal & Morocco 

■ Russia, Baltic States, 

■ Italy 

Scandinavia & Iceland 

■ Alpine & Eastern Europe 

■ Britain & Ireland 

■ Greece & Turkey 

■ France 

■ Israel & Jordan 

■ Single City Packages 

MONOGRAMS EUROPE 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2017 

GlobusJourneys.com

IT’S YOUR TIME 

You have arrived. You’re free to indulge your curiosities and explore the world. To get out there and encounter new 

cultures. Learn new things for the simple joy of learning. Revive your senses as you taste foods and wines in the very 

places they began. Tap into the many rhythms of life in places you’ve always dreamed about. With Globus, you’ll find 

inspiration, connection, and enrichment around every corner. Yes, you have arrived, and it’s your time to tour. 

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PICK YOUR COUNTRY 

PACK YOUR BAGS 

LEARN MORE ABOUT GLOBUS 

New for 2017................................................................................................ 6 

We Package Everything Up For an Out-of-the-Box Vacation..................... 8 

Local Favorites SM ........................................................................................ 10 

Great Hotels in the Heart of the Action......................................................... 12 

Don’t Just Arrive, Arrive in Style................................................................. 14 

MyGlobus SM ................................................................................................ 17 

Culture Through Cuisine............................................................................. 18 

Customize & Combine............................................................................... 20 

We Invented Carpooling ............................................................................ 22 

We’ve Spent the Last 89 Years Planning Your Vacation............................ 24 

Deals & Discounts...................................................................................... 25 

ESCORTED VACATIONS 

As the gold standard in first-class escorted travel for 89 years, Globus introduces you to the stories behind the world’s most awe-inspiring places… 

with VIP access to the must-see sites, insights from expert Tour Directors and Local Guides, and unmatched value with every journey. 

■ EUROPEAN PANORAMAS Ideal when you want to see it all—at just the right pace. 

HC 7 days London & Paris.............................. TAKE A BREAK YEAR-ROUND 26 

HD 9 days European Sampler............................................................ 28 

England, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, France 

HW 9 days Holland, Luxembourg & Belgium.................... TAKE A BREAK 30 

HG 9 days European Highlights...................................... TAKE A BREAK 32 

England, France, Switzerland, Italy 

HF 11 days Essential Europe............................................... YEAR-ROUND 34 

HH 11 days 

HM 13 days 

Italy, Switzerland, France, England 

The Best of Italy & France.................................................36 

Enchanting Europe............................................................38 

England, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Austria, 

Liechtenstein, Switzerland, France 

HB 13 days 

European Charm................................................................40 

Holland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France 

HY 14 days Continental Introduction................................... YEAR-ROUND 42 

HA 14 days 

HS 21 days 

France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Germany, Holland 

European Tapestry.............................................................44 

Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, 

Austria, Italy, France 

Traditional Grand European...............................................46 

England, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, 

Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy, France 

HT 31 days Europe in Depth................................................ YEAR-ROUND 50 

England, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, 

Liechtenstein, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Italy, France, Spain 

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■ RUSSIA, BALTIC STATES, SCANDINAVIA & ICELAND 

RX 7 days St. Petersburg & Moscow............................... TAKE A BREAK 54 

RQ 9 days Warsaw, the Baltics & Helsinki .........................................56 

ZT 10 days Northern Capitals...............................................................58 

ZM 7 days New! Best of Norway..................................... TAKE A BREAK 60 

ZQ 9 days Scenic Norway................................................ TAKE A BREAK 64 

ZS 14 days The Scandinavian..............................................................66 

ZN 18 days The Grand Scandinavian Circle Tour.................................68 

ZRS 6 days New! Gems of Iceland.................................... TAKE A BREAK 72 

ZR 8 days Iceland Adventure........................................... TAKE A BREAK 74 

■ BRITAIN & IRELAND 

GA 7 days London & Country.......................................... TAKE A BREAK 76 

GV 7 days The Best of Southern England...................... TAKE A BREAK 78 

GE 9 days Britain Sampler............................. TAKE A BREAK YEAR-ROUND 80 

GC 12 days Essential Britain.................................................................84 

GG 7 days Bonnie Scotland................................................................86 

GJ 14 days Scottish Highlands & Islands.............................................88 

GR 7 days Introduction to Ireland .................. TAKE A BREAK YEAR-ROUND 90 

GP 9 days New! From Ireland’s Ancient East to 

the Wild Atlantic Way.........................................................92 

GH 10 days Emerald Isle.......................................................................94 

GI 13 days Scenic Ireland....................................................................96 

GU 13 days From the Shannon to the Thames.....................................98 

GB 10 days Essential Britain & Ireland................................................100 

GD 13 days Celtic Highlights...............................................................102 

GK 15 days Highlights of Britain & Ireland..........................................104 

GL 20 days The Best of the British Isles.............................................106 

GT 25 days Britain & Ireland in Depth.................................................110 

■ FRANCE 

RW1 5 days WWI Memorials & Battlefields...................... TAKE A BREAK 114 

RW2 5 days WWII D-Day Landing Beaches 

& Battle of Normandy.................................. TAKE A BREAK 115 

RB 8 days French Sampler............................................ TAKE A BREAK 116 

RP 9 days Paris, Champagne & the French Countryside TAKE A BREAK 118 

RC 8 days Normandy, Brittany & Châteaux Country..... TAKE A BREAK 120 

RA 15 days La France.........................................................................122 

■ SPAIN, PORTUGAL & MOROCCO 

ZP 11 days Portugal in Depth............................................. SEA CRUISE 124 

ZO 12 days Lisbon & Northern Spain ................................................128 

ZZ 9 days Iberian Tapestry........................................... TAKE A BREAK 130 

ZV 9 days The Best of Spain....................... TAKE A BREAK YEAR-ROUND 132 

ZY 9 days Spectacular Spain....................................... TAKE A BREAK 134 

ZX 14 days Spanish Fiesta................................................ YEAR-ROUND 136 

ZW 13 days Iberian Vacation.............................................................. 140 

ZU 17 days Spain, Portugal & Morocco............................................ 142 

■ ITALY 

LO 7 days Splendors of Italy......................................... TAKE A BREAK 146 

LV 10 days Northern Italy’s Highlights & Cinque Terre.......................148 

LT 9 days Gems of Umbria & Tuscany......................... TAKE A BREAK 150 

LH 7 days A Taste of Italy.............................................. TAKE A BREAK 152 

LJ 8 days Italy’s Great Cities ........................................ TAKE A BREAK 154 

LR 8 days Italian Vista.................................. TAKE A BREAK YEAR-ROUND 156 

LQ 9 days Italian Sampler............................................. TAKE A BREAK 158 

LS 9 days Italian Tapestry.............................................. TAKE A BREAK 160 

LZ 10 days Italian Highlights..............................................................162 

LK 11 days Italian Treasures.............................................. YEAR-ROUND 164 

LB 11 days The Best of Italy...............................................................166 

LI 13 days Italian Mosaic.................................................. YEAR-ROUND 168 

LM 14 days Highlights of Sicily & Southern Italy................................170 

LL 15 days The Best of Italy & Sicily..................................................174 

■ ALPINE & EASTERN EUROPE 

ZG 8 days The Best of Switzerland............................... TAKE A BREAK 178 

ZH 9 days Spectacular Switzerland..................................................180 

RT 8 days Munich, Salzburg & Vienna.......................... TAKE A BREAK 182 

ZC 11 days The Best of Austria & Switzerland...................................184 

ZF 15 days Alpine Countries..............................................................186 

ZB 8 days New! German Vista...................................... TAKE A BREAK 188 

ZE 9 days Bavarian Highlights...................................... TAKE A BREAK 190 

ZD 11 days German Highlights.......................................... YEAR-ROUND 192 

RV 13 days Poland, East Germany & World War II.............................194 

RF 9 days Bohemian Dream......................................... TAKE A BREAK 196 

RS 10 days Imperial Splendors.......................................... YEAR-ROUND 198 

RO 14 days The Best of Eastern Europe.............................................200 

RZ 14 days East Meets West..............................................................202 

RE 16 days From Vienna to Athens....................................................204 

■ GREECE & TURKEY 

RG 8 days Classical Greece............................................................. 208 

Classical Greece & Cruise Combinations....... SEA CRUISE 210 

RK 7 days Iconic Aegean with 3-night cruise... TAKE A BREAK SEA CRUISE 216 

RH 8 days Iconic Aegean 

with 4-night cruise........................ TAKE A BREAK SEA CRUISE 218 

RL 11 days Euphoric Aegean with 7-night cruise.............. SEA CRUISE 220 

RLS 11 days Idyllic Aegean with 7-night cruise.................... SEA CRUISE 222 

RM 10 days Greek Island Hopper........................................................224 

RN 11 days Athens & Continental Odyssey 

with 7-night cruise........................................... SEA CRUISE 226 

QT 14 days Turkish Delight.................................................................228 

■ ISRAEL & JORDAN 

QD 7 days Wonders of Jordan....................................... TAKE A BREAK 230 

QC 9 days Fascinating Israel.............................................................232 

INDEPENDENT VACATIONS................................................................................................................................................ 234 

Independent travel without all the planning and logistic hassles. Monograms handles all the details, so you feel comfortable in your destination 

from the moment you arrive. 

SINGLE CITY PACKAGES 

MF 3 days Reykjavik......................................................................... 237 

ML 4 days London ............................................................................ 238 

DL 7 days A Week in London........................................................... 238 

MP 4 days Paris................................................................................ 240 

DP 7 days A Week in Paris............................................................... 240 

MR 4 days Rome .............................................................................. 242 

DI 7 days A Week in Rome............................................................. 242 

More Monograms Vacations................................................................................. 244 

BEFORE YOU GO 

What to Know Before You Go................................................................. 252 

Low Air-Inclusive Prices & Free Airport Transfers.................................. 253 

Note for Travel Agents ............................................................................ 253 

Airport Transfers Made Easy .................................................................. 254 

Travel Protection....................................................................................... 255 

Terms & Conditions ................................................................................. 256 

TAKE A BREAK When you have just a week to spare, traveling on weekends, you can still get a refreshing escape. Just look for the yellow bar on this index. 

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NEW FOR 2017 

At Globus, we love to prove to even the most seasoned travelers 

that there’s always something new...even in the Old World! Between 

attractive prices, memorable events, and enchanting new tours, you’ll 

soon discover why this is the perfect time to pack your bags and go. 

EXCITING NEW DESTINATIONS & TOURS 

We already offer more than 480 vacations to 81 countries, but we 

have even more on tap for 2017! 

■ Surrounded by shamrocks, leprechauns, and shillelaghs, you’ll 

love this in-depth exploration of the Emerald Isle on “From 

Ireland’s Ancient East to the Wild Atlantic Way” (see page 92). 

■ From Viking ships and medieval stave churches to sparkling 

waterfalls and crystal-blue fjords, Norway is calling to you on our 

“Best of Norway” adventure (see page 60). Why not add a 6-night 

Hurtigruten cruise? 

■ From Lisbon to Málaga, this unforgettable yachting experience 

takes you from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea on 

“Portugal in Depth” (see page 124). 

■ Discover the fiery geothermal wonders and warm hospitality of 

the people in the “Land of Fire & Ice” on “Gems of Iceland” (see 

page 72). 

■ Learn what makes Germany so incomparable—from its 

capital, Berlin, to Munich. A highlight is an overnight stay in 

a charming hotel nestled between Hohenschwangau Castle, 

where King Ludwig spent much of his youth, and legendary 

Neuschwanstein Castle, on “German Vista” (see page 188). 

GIANT’S CAUSEWAY, IRELAND 

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WE PACKAGE 

EVERYTHING UP 

FOR AN 

OUT-OF-THE-BOX VACATION 

No worries. No hassles. No kidding. On a Globus tour, you get an easy, hassle-free, all-in-one vacation that gives you the freedom to let your hair 

down and just enjoy! Every Globus tour includes these elements to make your vacation complete: 

SIGHTSEEING & VIP ACCESS 

Your Globus tour always includes the major attractions. In fact, 

Globus offers you more included features and behind-the-scenes local 

experiences than any other Tour Operator—plus, you get special VIP 

access at the must-see sites. We actually take you inside Europe’s most 

awe-inspiring places—right to the head of the line and through the front 

door. Our itineraries clearly indicate inside visits and special features by 

putting them into UPPERCASE. 

TOUR DIRECTORS & LOCAL GUIDES 

With Globus, you travel in the company of genuine local experts— 

Tour Directors and Local Guides who are actually from the region through 

which you’re traveling. All along the way, they share their vast knowledge 

of the areas and can point you in the right direction to help you get the 

most out of your free time. 

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MEALS 

Food and wine tastings, and traditional meals at local 

restaurants help you experience your destination’s culture through its 

cuisine. On all our included meals, whether at a local restaurant or at 

your hotel, enjoy at least one complimentary glass of wine, beer, or 

soft drink, and coffee or tea. 

SUPERIOR HOTELS 

Selected for their comfort, beauty, and proximity to key 

sites, these hotels feature twin-bedded rooms with private bath or 

shower (hotel and city taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage 

handling included). 

TRANSPORTATION 

Enjoy private, deluxe touring motorcoaches with free Wi-Fi, 

air-conditioning, extra leg room, and emergency restroom; and firstclass 

seats on high-speed Continental trains and high-speed train 

rides on tours traveling between London and Paris (or Brussels). We 

can even coordinate your flights with your tour! 

TRANSFERS 

Airport transfers are included when you book air-inclusive 

(and for land-only tours with transfers purchased through Globus), 

and Hosts greet and assist you with the transfer to your hotel. 

HEADSETS 

Included headsets for sightseeing give you the freedom to roam 

through some of Europe’s most famous attractions without missing a 

moment of fascinating commentary. 

LOCAL FAVORITES SM 

Globus helps you get out there and really experience Europe! 

We take you behind the scenes to spotlight what makes this 

destination unique—and to introduce you to its local flavors. 

PLUS… 

Discounts are available for groups, young travelers, triple 

rooms, early bookings, add-a-tour, and frequent travelers; helpful 

travel documents; and more! 


GET INSIDE, HANDS-ON, 

BEHIND-THE-SCENES 

SAMPLE PORT WINE IN PORTUGAL’S DUORO VALLEY 

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ALWAYS INCLUDED. ALWAYS SPECIAL. 

LOCAL FAVORITES 

You want your vacation to be something special...something 

different...maybe a little bit off the beaten path. With Globus, you 

experience Europe like an insider. Our exclusive Local Favorites 

introduce you to your destination’s hidden gems with behind-the-scenes 

encounters and hands-on activities. 

To see which Local Favorites are included on each tour, just look for the 

icons on the vacation pages. 

WITH LOCAL FAVORITES SM 

Get a driver’s-side view of the 

world’s foremost automaker 

on “Bavarian Highlights”— 

see page 190. 

Ride the elevator to the courtyard 

of Castelgrande in Bellinzona for 

lunch on “Essential Europe”— 

see page 34. 

Perfect your swing at St. Andrews, 

where golf originated, on “Bonnie 

Scotland”—see page 86. 

Marvel at your sabrage 

(saber sword) champagne 

experience on “Paris, 

Champagne & the French 

Countryside”—see page 118. 

Join a chef for a pasta-making 

demonstration in Narni on “Gems of 

Umbria & Tuscany”—see page 150. 

Delight in your serenaded 

gondola ride in Venice on “Italian 

Tapestry”—see page 160. 

Visit a Husky farm in Karasjok 

on “The Grand Scandinavian 

Circle Tour”—see page 68. 

Go four-wheeling to the sand dune 

of Erg Chebbi on “Spain, Portugal & 

Morocco”—see page 142. 

NOTE: For operational reasons, Local Favorite venues selected for each itinerary may be subject to change. 


LOCATION, 

LOCATION, 

LOCATION 

YOUR BAGGAGE IS DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR ROOM—TIPS INCLUDED 

WE SELECT THE PERFECT HOTELS. 

Finding the right hotel in a foreign country can be stressful—even online 

reviews don’t always tell an accurate story. But with a Globus tour, you 

only stay in accommodations that we’ve pre-screened and selected for 

their comfort, cleanliness, attractiveness, and convenient location, often 

within mere steps from the greatest sites. For example, while other Tour 

Operators choose hotels outside of Venice, our Italian tours put you right 

in the heart of the city! 

Furthermore, we know that relaxing at the end of a busy day of 

sightseeing is essential. The last thing you want to do is wrestle with 

suitcases while you stand in line to check in. The hotels we use are 

masters at efficiently handling group check-ins, so all you have to 

do is step off your motorcoach and into the hotel lobby. Your Tour 

Director handles check-in, hands you your key, and your baggage is 

delivered right to your guestroom. We even take care of the porterage 

gratuity for you. 

Most hotels offer free Wi-Fi in the hotel lobby. 

EDINBURGH’S GEORGE HOTEL 

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GREAT HOTELS 

IN THE HEART 

OF THE ACTION 

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DON’T JUST ARRIVE, 

TAKE A MEMORABLE RIDE ON THE WORLD-FAMOUS GLACIER EXPRESS, SWITZERLAND 

THE BEST WAY TO GO 

It’s not about simply getting from 

point A to point B—we make getting 

there and getting around part of the fun! 

From high-speed and mountain trains 

to luxury river cruise ships, ferries, canal 

boats, private water-taxis in Venice, and 

deluxe air-conditioned motorcoaches, no other Tour Operator offers as 

many means of included transportation as we do. Your journey will be 

sheer magic as we deliver you to encounters with fascinating people 

and places. 

HIGH-SPEED TRAINS 

On many Globus tours, you get to 

experience one of Europe’s most 

celebrated modes of transportation— 

its high-speed trains! Plus, unlike our 

competitors, we include first-class 

seats on high-speed Continental trains! 

NOTE: In the rare event that trains are unavailable, alternate 

services will be provided. 

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ARRIVE IN STYLE 

FLIGHTS COORDINATED 

WITH YOUR VACATION 

With Globus, think of your entire 

vacation as one-stop shopping. 

Rather than spending hours 

researching flights to coordinate with 

your vacation’s start and end dates, 

let us handle the work. And when we book your flights, if there are 

any changes to your vacation schedule, we make the air changes 

for you. As a completely independent company, we have no ties to 

any one airline. We negotiate the lowest possible airfares with the 

world’s finest carriers on your behalf. 

INCLUDED TRANSFERS 

When you book your Globus vacation 

air-inclusive, the transfers to and from 

the airport to your start and end hotels 

are included (on published departure 

and return dates). This means 

substantial savings and ultimate 

peace of mind. Land-only vacation guests who make their own 

air arrangements on regularly scheduled direct or nonstop flights 

(not chartered flights) may purchase our airport transfer service. 

And when it comes to traveling by train from one city to another, 

transfers hotel/railway station/hotel are included. It’s all just another 

way Globus makes your vacation hassle-free. 


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RELAX IN THE BLUE LAGOON’S THERAPEUTIC THERMAL WATERS, ICELAND

SEE AN AWARD-WINNING LONDON THEATER SHOW 

YOUR VACATION, 

YOUR WAY 

ENJOY THE FREEDOM OF CHOICE. 

When you vacation, you don’t want every moment scheduled for you. It’s your vacation from everyday life and schedules. You deserve the freedom to 

explore on your own, the time to browse those little shops for the perfect souvenir, and the leisure to relax at a sidewalk café with a glass of wine or 

decadent local pastry. At Globus, we build freedom into every itinerary...so you can make your vacation exactly what you want it to be! 

MAKE IT PERSONAL TO YOU WITH MyGLOBUS SM 

Sure, you can stick to the guidebooks and have the same travel experience as everyone else…or you can break out of the box and enjoy the 

destination in a way that's meaningful to you. MyGlobus lets you enhance your tour with creative optional excursions and activities. So, whether 

you’re an art lover, a foodie, a history buff, or have passions that point you in a different direction, you can put your own thumbprint on your trip. 

Maybe you’d like to… 

■ see one of London’s world-class West End theater shows—from 

Wicked and Motown the Musical to Les Miserables and Mamma 

Mia!, you can’t go wrong! 

■ relax in the rejuvenating geothermal mineral waters of Iceland’s 

legendary Blue Lagoon. 

■ challenge yourself on a climb up France’s Great Dune of Pyla, 

Europe’s tallest sand dune, for spectacular views. 

■ explore one of the most mysterious places in Scotland, Rosslyn 

Chapel, with connections to the Holy Grail, the Knights Templar, 

Freemasonry, and Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code. 

■ try lasso throwing and reindeer herding, savor an authentic 

Lappish pastry, and participate in an Arctic Circle-crossing 

ceremony in the wilds of Finland. 

These optional excursions—plus, many more—are available at GlobusJourneys.com/MyGlobus. And best of all, you can make your selections, 

and even prepay, in advance online. 


TRY A STEIN OF LOCAL “BIER” AT AN AUTHENTIC BIERGARTEN 

CULTURE THROUGH 

CUISINE 

VENICE, ITALY 

ENJOY MORE 

THAN A “TASTE” 

OF EUROPE. 

The true heart of Europe is 

revealed through its cuisine, 

so we make food and drinks 

an important part of your tour. 

Piquant flavors, heavenly 

bouquets, vibrant colors, 

unfamiliar textures...we activate 

your senses with tastings of regional delicacies. 

You’ll start each day with a hearty buffet breakfast featuring fare 

from the region you’re visiting as well as Western favorites. In the 

afternoon, we may include a special lunch to introduce you to area 

specialties—or you may have free time to sample the local fare on 

your own. Light lunches at neighborhood bistros and cafés provide 

great opportunities to rub elbows with the locals—or you can pick 

up fresh bread, cheese, fruit, and wine, and spend some time 

people-watching in the town square. At night, take advantage of 

the best the city has to offer. We include dinners at local restaurants 

when we know dining is a major attraction. Included culinary 

highlights are tailored to each vacation to help you experience your 

destination like a local. 

How about... 

■ a light lunch with local Merlot wine at Castelgrande in southern 

Switzerland 

■ a traditional Austrian dinner made from local ingredients at a 

farmhouse outside Salzburg 

■ a special dinner featuring the world’s best paella in colorful 

Madrid 

■ an authentic dinner at a Parisian bistro, followed by an inspiring 

drive through the “City of Light” 

■ a romantic boat ride to dinner at a waterside restaurant on 

sparkling Lake Lugano 

■ an exciting visit to Sven Engholm’s Husky farm, with a sampling 

of traditional snacks, in Karasjok, Norway 

Learn more on the tour pages that follow! 

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SAMPLE YOUR DESTINATION’S FRESHLY BAKED BREADS 

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CUSTOMIZE & COMBINE 

JUST THE WAY YOU WANT 

A LITTLE OF THIS, SOME OF THAT...THE CHOICE IS YOURS. 

It’s a great big, wonderfully diverse world out there, so why limit yourself to just one way of seeing it? With the Globus family of brands, our vast 

collection of vacations and travel styles lets you mix, match, and create the experience that best fits the way you want to travel. By offering more 

than 480 vacations to 81 countries, as well as flexible departure dates, you get to choose where you want to travel, how, and when! 

ADD A MONOGRAMS INDEPENDENT TRAVEL PACKAGE 

Let Globus show you the very best of your destination on an escorted 

vacation, then branch out on your own to experience even more...with 

a Monograms independent travel package. Monograms includes onsite 

Local Hosts ® , prescreened hotel options, breakfast daily, VIP access to 

the key sites, transportation between cities, and the ability to personalize 

with Activities & Excursions you can book online, extra nights, and more. 

Visit Monograms.com. 

ADD AN AVALON RIVER CRUISE 

Discover the best of Europe by land and along its legendary waterways 

when you add an Avalon river cruise to select Globus vacations. 

Avalon’s state-of-the-art European fleet features award-winning ships 

that average just three years of age, the largest staterooms, the most 

modern amenities, included shore excursions, and so much more. 

Visit AvalonWaterways.com for itineraries and additional details. 

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PERSONALIZATION 

Looking for your own brand of fun? We let you personalize your trip with 

optional excursions and activities you can plan, choose, and prepay in 

advance, online through MyGlobus. See page 17 for details. 

EVEN MORE CHOICES 

We also offer a variety of other travel products and styles you can take 

advantage of, like: 

■ GROUP VACATIONS offer an ideal solution for people who want to 

travel together! Small groups with as few as five travelers can save 5% 

per person; in groups of 8 to 15, one person travels at half-price; and in 

groups of 16+, one person travels free! Learn more on page 25. 

■ CUSTOM GROUPS are perfect when standard itineraries don’t quite 

meet the needs of your group. Whether you want your tour to focus on 

food, wine, history, culture, or something else, just contact us with the 

specifics—we’ll create the perfect package for you! 

■ RELIGIOUS TRAVEL VACATIONS deliver in-depth visits to many of 

the world’s most sacred religious sites. 

■ STUDENT DISCOVERIES are an exciting alternative to traditional 

educational travel, 100% influenced by educators and infused with 

features tailored to classroom curriculum. 

For additional details, visit GlobusJourneys.com. 


WE INVENTED CARPOOLING 

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ULTRA-MODERN COACHES, 

FIRST-CLASS COMFORT. 

Forget everything you think you know 

about “bus tours.” On a Globus tour, your 

motorcoach experience definitely isn’t an 

afterthought. We include everything it takes 

to keep you comfortable and connected 

as you travel from one amazing site to another. Our private, first-class 

coaches feature all the modern amenities you’d expect—plush seats, 

air-conditioning, an emergency restroom, an average group size of just 

36 travelers (so there’s lots of room to stretch out and relax), and comfort 

stops every two hours. Plus, one motorcoach can replace many cars on 

the roads, slashing fuel usage and pollution emissions, so you could say 

we’ve even thought of Mother Nature’s comfort! 

STAY IN TOUCH WITH FREE WIRELESS. 

Our motorcoaches are cutting edge, with free wireless Internet 

connection while touring. Once again, Globus has ushered touring 

into new territory, making it possible to browse online and share your 

experience with friends and relatives back home...and it’s all at no cost! 

NOTE: Free connectivity features browsing only; downloading 

is not available. Some tour departures may not offer this service. 

Unfortunately, details regarding availability cannot be provided prior to 

the commencement of the tour. Non-EU countries, Russia and certain 

regions of other countries do not have Wi-Fi service coverage, so free 

Wi-Fi is not available. When local coaches are used for transfers or for 

sightseeing tours, wireless service is not available.

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WE’VE SPENT THE LAST 89 YEARS 

PLANNING YOUR VACATION 

OUR STORY BEGAN NEARLY NINE 

DECADES AGO. 

When you select a Globus vacation, you’re choosing a company 

that has defined the way today’s travelers experience the world. It 

all began on a spring day in 1928. While using his family’s rowboat 

to transport lumber across beautiful Lake Lugano in Switzerland, 

Antonio Mantegazza became inspired to share the stories of his 

home with others. He soon began transporting tourists instead… 

and Globus was born. 

THE WORLD’S MOST HIGHLY AWARDED TOUR OPERATOR 

When you do things the right way for the right reasons, people 

notice. By delivering an outstanding travel experience and focusing 

on our travelers—every time—we’ve earned more accolades than 

any other tour operator. 

COMMITTED TO OUR PLANET 

We’re committed to protecting the places we visit. By employing 

environmentally friendly motorcoaches and partnering with preservation 

and sustainability initiatives, we’re working to ensure the world’s icons 

will be here to thrill travelers for generations to come. 

UNESCO World Heritage 

whc.unesco.org 

Tourism Cares 

tourismcares.org 

® 

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GREAT DEALS. AMAZING VALUE. 

AT THE GLOBUS FAMILY OF BRANDS, WE’RE ALL ABOUT MAKING TRAVEL EASIER—ON YOU AND YOUR VACATION BUDGET—WITH SAVINGS OPTIONS. 

SAVE 

UP TO 10% 

SAVE 5% 

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SAVE 5% 

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SAVE 10% 

SAVE WHEN 

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BOOK EARLY & SAVE 

With Globus, planning ahead pays off. Book your 2017 Globus Europe vacation early and save 10% off the 

land-only portion of your tour when booked by November 29, 2016, or save 5% when booked between November 30, 

2016 and April 25, 2017. 

DISCOUNTS FOR 

REPEAT TRAVELERS 

Journeys Club members can save 5% on any 2017 Globus family of brands vacation. This is on top of other great 

member benefits, including exclusive promotions throughout the year, special members-only perks, and unique partner 

discounts and benefits. To become a member, simply enroll at JourneysClub.com/enroll. 

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SECOND TOUR DISCOUNT 

It pays to travel more often! Book two Globus vacations traveling in the same year and receive 5% off the land portion 

of your second tour. Take three tours in the same year...and save 5% on each of your next two. And when you book that 

second or third tour back to back, we’ll even throw in free transfers! 

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BIG SAVINGS FOR SMALL GROUPS 

Traveling with family and friends has always been rewarding, and now the rewards can really pile up. Small groups of 

5, 6, or 7 can save 5% per person off the land-only portion of Globus vacations. And don’t forget: in groups of 8 to 15, 

one person travels at half-price; in a group of 16+, one person travels free; AND FOR GREECE & TURKEY CRUISE 

& TOUR VACATIONS, ONE PERSON TRAVELS FREE IN A GROUP AS SMALL AS 10! So, bring others along and 

multiply the fun—and the savings! 

5 

YOUNG TRAVELER DISCOUNTS 

With Globus, travel is definitely a family affair. Young travelers ages 8-17 receive a 10% discount on the land-only portion 

of their Globus or Cosmos vacation. 

6 

TRIPLE ROOM REDUCTION 

You can also save when three people travel together and share accommodations. Refer to the itinerary pages for the 

specific reduction per tour. 

110% per person discount based on the land-only portion of the core tour, not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes/fees tips, or supplements. Booking must be made, under deposit, 

and discount applied by November 29, 2016, for travel in 2017. Or book between November 30, 2016 and April 25, 2017 to receive a 5% per person discount. Does not apply to Cosmos, Monograms, 

or Avalon Waterways. Not applicable to Custom Tours. Offer is not combinable with other promotions, except the Journeys Club Repeat Traveler benefit. Offer reliant on space availability. Applies to new 

2017 Europe bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. 

2 

Must be a Journeys Club member at the time of booking & a US resident to receive a 5% discount on the land-only portion of Globus, Cosmos, Monograms, or Avalon Waterways core tour, package, 

or cruise, not including extra night accommodations, upgrades, extensions, taxes/fees, tips, or supplements. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied by December 31, 2017, for 

travel in 2017. Must have traveled within the last five years of your booking to receive the discount. Journeys Club discount is not available retroactively. Journeys Club discount must be applied before 

reservation is paid in full. Not applicable to Custom Tours. Applies to new 2017 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. 

3 

Discount on the land-only portion of core tour, not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes/fees, tips, and supplements. Does not apply to Cosmos, Monograms, or Avalon Waterways. 

Multiple tours must travel within the same calendar year and must be booked at the same time. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied by December 31, 2017. Discount is calculated 

off the least expensive tour. Discount on the second tour not combinable with any other offer, including Journeys Club discount. Offer reliant on space availability, and applies to new 2017 bookings only. 

Full cancellation penalties will apply. Not applicable to Custom Tours. Additional restrictions may apply. Free transfer applies when you book two consecutive Globus vacations, and transfers you to the 

starting hotel of the second vacation when it is within the same city where your first vacation ends. This also applies when you need extra nights to connect to your second vacation and you book them 

with the Globus family of brands. 

4 

Traveling party of 5, 6, or 7 must travel from same origination point and must be advised at the time of booking. Discount on the land-only portion of core tour, not including extra night accommodations, 

extensions, taxes/fees, tips, and supplements. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied by December 31, 2017, for travel in 2017. Does not apply to Cosmos, Monograms, or Avalon 

Waterways. Not combinable with any other offer or discount, except the Journeys Club Repeat Traveler benefit. Not combinable with other group allowances. Travelers already traveling at a discount, 

such as children, do not count toward the party total. Offer reliant on space availability, and applies to new 2017 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. 

One free for 10 travelers applicable to select Greece and Turkey tours. Greece and Turkey land tours as well as Greece sea cruise-only vacations are not eligible. 

510% off Young Traveler discount based on full land-only cost of the trip. Does not apply to Avalon Waterways. To receive the Young Traveler discount, the age of the traveler must qualify at the 

commencement of travel. Discount is applicable to any accommodation. 

6 

Triple Room Reduction available on most Globus tours, but check tour itinerary pages for availability and reduction amounts. Also applies to most Monograms packages and select Cosmos Tours— 

check tour/package Dates & Prices for details. Does not apply to Avalon Waterways. 

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LONDON & PARIS 

7 DAYS 

WITH GLOBUS THE DETAILS ARE DONE 

You’ll always visit the key sites and enjoy more inclusions; inside visits 

and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, 

including admission charges where applicable. 

For standard inclusions, see page 8. 

TAKE A BREAK 

TRIP SCALE Leisurely ■ 

On the Go 


Globus has created special experiences that will bring you behind the 

scenes, spotlight the unique stories of your journey, and bring to life 

the local flavor of your destination. Just look for the icon to see 

what we’ve included for you. 

ALL THIS IS INCLUDED 

■ SIGHTSEEING AND MORE 

LONDON Welcome dinner, followed by a relaxed, narrated, nighttime 

river cruise on the Thames; guided sightseeing; London Eye 

Champagne Experience 

LONDON–PARIS By high-speed Eurostar train 

PARIS Guided visit of Notre Dame Cathedral; guided sightseeing, 

ascend the Eiffel Tower; Montmartre train ride and walking tour; 

a special lunch; farewell dinner at a local restaurant 

■ HOTELS LONDON Park Plaza Westminster Bridge (SF), PARIS Les 

Jardins du Marais (F) 

■ MEALS Full buffet breakfast (B) daily; 1 light lunch (L) with wine 

in Montmartre; 2 dinners (D) with wine: a special welcome dinner at 

a local restaurant in London and a special farewell dinner at a local 

restaurant in Paris 

■ TRANSPORTATION Thames River cruise; high-speed Eurostar 

train; Montmartre train ride 

■ HEADSETS in Paris 

CUSTOMIZE YOUR VACATION 

■ EXTRA NIGHTS in London, Paris 

■ AIRPORT TRANSFERS Included if you purchase air from Globus. 

Private transfers available for purchase if you book extra nights. 

■ MyGLOBUS Personalize your tour ahead of time with additional 

excursions. Visit our website for details and conditions. 

NOTES For operational reasons, slight schedule changes for the Paris 

program cannot be excluded. 

Departure 1226 New Year’s Eve in Paris 

Combine with WWII D-Day Landing Beaches & Battle of Normandy 

on page 115 and take advantage of the second tour discount (see 

page 25). 

EIFFEL TOWER, PARIS 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND. (Sun.) 

Welcome to London! Your Tour Director will meet you upon your 

arrival at the hotel, and is available to help you make the most 

of your stay. This evening, enjoy a traditional dining experience 

combined with a relaxed, nighttime river cruise. A three-course 

welcome dinner with wine is followed by a private, narrated CRUISE 

on the Thames River to admire some of the capital’s most beautiful 

illuminated sights, including Tower Bridge, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and 

the Houses of Parliament. (D) 

DAY 2 LONDON. (Mon.) 

After a hearty English breakfast, morning sightseeing with a Local 

Guide includes all the famous landmarks: the Houses of Parliament 

and Big Ben beside the Thames River, Westminster Abbey, 

Whitehall’s mounted horseguards and the Prime Minister’s Downing 

Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. A special highlight 

is the LONDON EYE CHAMPAGNE EXPERIENCE—a ride on the 

giant observation wheel, with stunning views of the city while you sip 

a glass of champagne. Free time in the afternoon for independent 

activities. Later, why not take in one of London’s West End theater 

shows? (B) 

DAY 3 AT LEISURE IN LONDON. (Tue.) 

Today offers you the opportunity to join one of our optional 

excursions. Consider a visit to the Tower of London, which has been 

guarded by the Beefeaters since the 14th century and houses the 

fabulous Crown Jewels; to Windsor Castle, the largest inhabited 

castle in the world; or one of the exciting full-day excursions 

available for your enjoyment. (B) 

HIGH-SPEED EUROSTAR TRAIN 

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LONDON & PARIS 

7 DAYS EUROPEAN PANORAMAS 

ENGLAND 

London 

3 

▼ 

North Sea 

English 

Channel 

FRANCE 

3 

Paris 

LOCAL FAVORITE YOUR RIDE ON THE LONDON EYE IS EVEN MORE 

SPECIAL WITH A GLASS OF CHAMPAGNE—PERFECT FOR TOASTING THE 

SPECTACULAR CITY VIEWS 

NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL, PARIS 

DAY 4 LONDON–PARIS, FRANCE. (Wed.) 

Board the high-speed EUROSTAR TRAIN for an exciting ride to 

Paris. Meet your Local Guide and visit the magnificent NOTRE DAME 

CATHEDRAL with its Rose Windows. This evening, you may wish to 

join an optional dinner at one of Paris’ fine restaurants, followed by a 

drive through the “City of Light.” (B) 

DAY 5 PARIS. (Thu.) 

Your orientation drive features some of Paris’ main sites, like the Arc 

de Triomphe, Concorde Square, Champs-Elysées, and a visit to the 

second floor of Paris’ most iconic landmark: the EIFFEL TOWER. 

Next, continue to MONTMARTRE, Paris’ renowned art district. 

Ride the little TRAIN through narrow lanes, then follow your Tour 

Director on a walking tour and enjoy the spectacular view of Paris 

from the Sacre Coeur Basilica. End up at Place du Tertre, where 

artists display their art and where a special lunch with soupe à 

l’oignon (onion soup), a traditional crêpe, and wine, awaits you. In the 

evening, an optional cabaret show is available. (B,L) 

DAY 6 AT LEISURE IN PARIS. (Fri.) 

A full day to immerse yourself in this fascinating city. Ask your Tour 

Director for suggestions. You may wish to join optional excursions to 

the magnificent Louvre Museum and the opulent Palace and Gardens 

of Versailles, the most famous palace in Europe, built by the Sun 

King, Louis XIV. Tonight, a special farewell dinner with wine has been 

prepared at a local restaurant, the best way to say au revoir, Paris. (B,D) 

DAY 7 PARIS. (Sat.) 

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) 

TOUR HC DATES & PRICES 

7 days from London to Paris 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

London* 

End 

Paris 

Land 

Only 

0219 Sun 19 Feb Sat 25 Feb 1988 

0312 Sun 12 Mar Sat 18 Mar 1988 

0326 Sun 26 Mar Sat 01 Apr 1988 

0402 Sun 02 Apr Sat 08 Apr 2007 

0409 Sun 09 Apr Sat 15 Apr 2007 

0416 Sun 16 Apr Sat 22 Apr 2107 

0423 Sun 23 Apr Sat 29 Apr 2162 

0430 Sun 30 Apr Sat 06 May 2259 

0507 Sun 07 May Sat 13 May 2292 

0514 Sun 14 May Sat 20 May 2563 

0521 Sun 21 May Sat 27 May 2292 

0528 Sun 28 May Sat 03 Jun 2292 

0604 Sun 04 Jun Sat 10 Jun 2292 

0611 Sun 11 Jun Sat 17 Jun 2292 

0618 Sun 18 Jun Sat 24 Jun 2427 

0625 Sun 25 Jun Sat 01 Jul 2292 

0702 Sun 02 Jul Sat 08 Jul 2292 

0709 Sun 09 Jul Sat 15 Jul 2292 

0716 Sun 16 Jul Sat 22 Jul 2136 

0723 Sun 23 Jul Sat 29 Jul 2106 

*Dates & Prices above do not include international 

air travel. When planning your trip, allow one extra 

day before tour date for travel between the USA 

and Europe. 

Prices based on double room occupancy. 

Single room supplement: 

$520-$1122 

Triple room reduction per person: 

$21-$34 

Departure 

Number 

PRICED FROM $1,804US 

Start 

London* 

End 

Paris 

0730 Sun 30 Jul Sat 05 Aug 2106 

0806 Sun 06 Aug Sat 12 Aug 2106 

0813 Sun 13 Aug Sat 19 Aug 2106 

0820 Sun 20 Aug Sat 26 Aug 2106 

0827 Sun 27 Aug Sat 02 Sep 2150 

0903 Sun 03 Sep Sat 09 Sep 2292 

0910 Sun 10 Sep Sat 16 Sep 2292 

0917 Sun 17 Sep Sat 23 Sep 2427 

0924 Sun 24 Sep Sat 30 Sep 2292 

1001 Sun 01 Oct Sat 07 Oct 2292 

1015 Sun 15 Oct Sat 21 Oct 2292 

1029 Sun 29 Oct Sat 04 Nov 2136 

1112 Sun 12 Nov Sat 18 Nov 2006 

1126 Sun 26 Nov Sat 02 Dec 2006 

1210 Sun 10 Dec Sat 16 Dec 2006 

1226 Tue 26 Dec Mon 01 Jan 1804 


0218 Sun 18 Feb Sat 24 Feb 2006 

0311 Sun 11 Mar Sat 17 Mar 2006 

0325 Sun 25 Mar Sat 31 Mar 2006 

Extra nights per person in London: 

in single room $264-$396, in twin $149-$221, 

in triple $140-$202 

Extra nights per person in Paris: 



2018 departures are subject to itinerary and 

price modification. Details will be available in 

September 2017. 

ADD INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS TO YOUR VACATION! 

Competitive prices without the hassle—Free airport transfers included on 

brochure dates. 

Land 

Only 


EUROPEAN SAMPLER 

9 DAYS 






TRIP SCALE Leisurely 

■ On the Go 






LOCAL FAVORITE IN LUCERNE, SEE THE IMPRESSIVE BOURBAKI 

PANORAMA, EDOUARD CASTRES’ CIRCULAR PAINTING DATING BACK 

TO 1881, DEPICTING SCENES OF THE FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR 

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LONDON Guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral and see the 

Changing of the Guard, if held 

LONDON–BRUSSELS By high-speed Eurostar train 

AMSTERDAM Canal cruise 

RHINE CRUISE 

HEIDELBERG Walking tour of the Old Town, take pictures of the 

castle; dinner with beer at Kulturbrauerei Heidelberg 

BLACK FOREST Woodcarving demonstration; enjoy Kaffee und 

Schwarzwaldkuchen (coffee and Black Forest Cake) 

RHINE FALLS 

LUCERNE Walking tour including the Bourbaki Panorama, the Lion 

Monument, and the Chapel Bridge; taste Swiss chocolate pralines 

PARIS Guided sightseeing, ascend the Eiffel Tower 

■ HOTELS LONDON Park Plaza Westminster Bridge (SF), 

AMSTERDAM Room Mate Aitana (SF), HEIDELBERG NH Heidelberg (F), 

LUCERNE Astoria (F), PARIS Marriott Paris Rive Gauche (SF) 

■ MEALS Full buffet breakfast (B) daily; 2 three-course dinners (D) 

with wine, including a special dinner in Heidelberg 

■ TRANSPORTATION High-speed Eurostar train; motorcoach; canal 

cruise in Amsterdam; Rhine River cruise 

■ HEADSETS Throughout the tour 

■ FREE WI-FI 

available on your motorcoach and in most hotel lobbies 



■ EXTEND YOUR VACATION to London (Tour HDL) 





NOTE For operational reasons, slight schedule changes for the Paris 


LOCAL FAVORITE AFTER MARVELING AT HEIDELBERG’S FAMOUS 

RED-WALLED CASTLE RUINS, SAVOR A SPECIAL DINNER WITH BEER AT 

KULTURBRAUEREI HEIDELBERG, WHOSE BREWERY DATES BACK TO 1235 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND. (Fri.) 

Welcome to London! Uniformed Globus Hosts are available to help you 

make the most of your stay. 

DAY 2 LONDON. (Sat.) 

Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes all the famous landmarks: 

the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben beside the Thames River, 

Westminster Abbey, Whitehall’s mounted horseguards and the Prime 

Minister’s Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Visit 

magnificent ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL and see the Changing of the Guard, if 

held. Optional excursions are available to the Tower of London or to Windsor 

Castle and maybe later, enjoy dinner, followed by a Thames cruise. (B) 

DAY 3 LONDON–BRUSSELS, BELGIUM–AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND. (Sun.) 

Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions, and head for the 

railway station to board the high-speed EUROSTAR TRAIN to Brussels, 

Belgium. From here, a comfortable drive will bring you to Amsterdam, 

Holland’s 700-year-old capital. Enjoy a CANAL CRUISE aboard a glassroofed 

launch, which is the best way to get a good impression of how 

Amsterdam was built and how much still remains from the Golden Age. 

Why not join an optional Dutch dinner with local specialties, followed by a 

walk through Old Amsterdam? (B)

DAY 4 AMSTERDAM–HEIDELBERG, GERMANY. (Mon.) 

Pass the Dutch region near Arnhem, best known as the locale of 

A Bridge Too Far, and enter Germany. Today’s highlight is a romantic 

RHINE CRUISE along the most scenic part of the river with its centuriesold 

castles. Continue to Heidelberg for a pleasant walk through the 

OLD TOWN to the Marktplatz (market square), from where you can take 

pictures of the famous red-walled ruins of Heidelberg Castle, and enjoy 

dinner with beer at Kulturbrauerei Heidelberg restaurant. (B,D) 

DAY 5 HEIDELBERG–BLACK FOREST–RHINE FALLS, SWITZERLAND– 

LUCERNE. (Tue.) 

Enter the lush valleys and pine-clad hills of the BLACK FOREST, 

famous for cuckoo clocks, where another highlight awaits you: be 

welcomed by a local woodcarver, Adolf Herr, watch a WOODCARVING 

DEMONSTRATION, and see samples of his work. Then, enjoy Kaffee 

und Schwarzwaldkuchen (coffee and the traditional homemade Black 

Forest Cake). On the Swiss border, stop at thundering RHINE FALLS 

before continuing to picturesque Lucerne. (B,D) 

EUROPEAN SAMPLER 


ENGLAND 

London 

1 2 

▼ 

English 

Channel 

▼ 

Paris 2 

Versailles 

North Sea 

Picardy 

Burgundy 

Fontainebleau 

Forest 

Brussels 

BELGIUM 

HOLLAND 

1 Amsterdam 

GERMANY 

Rhine River 

1 Heidelberg 

Black Forest 

DAY 6 LUCERNE. (Wed.) 

During your walking tour, visit the impressive BOURBAKI 

PANORAMA, Edouard Castres’ circular painting dating back to 1881, 

depicting scenes of the Franco-Prussian War. Also admire Thorwaldsen’s 

emotional LION MONUMENT, dedicated to the fallen Swiss Guards 

who protected the Royal House of France during the French Revolution, 

and the ornate patrician houses lining the cobblestone streets of the 

walled Old Town. Cross the famous covered CHAPEL BRIDGE to 

the Jesuit Church. Of course, you will taste CHOCOLATE PRALINES 

from Läderach Chocolatier Suisse, one of Switzerland’s most famous 

chocolate makers. Balance of the day is at leisure. You can shop for 

Swiss watches and you may wish to join an exciting optional excursion 

to Mount Pilatus, the “Guard of Lucerne,” by cable car. Tonight is your 

chance to yodel or blow an alphorn during an optional folklore dinner 

party for a first-hand impression of Alpine merrymaking. (B) 

FRANCE 

Rhine Falls 

2 

Lucerne 

SWITZERLAND 

DAY 7 LUCERNE–PARIS, FRANCE. (Thu.) 

Say auf Wiedersehen in Basel and cross the border into France. Drive 

past the vineyards of the Burgundy wine region, with views of beautiful 

castles and Fontainebleau Forest. Arrive in Paris, where an optional 

excursion is available to try out local specialties in one of Paris’ lively 

restaurants, followed by a drive through the “City of Light.” (B) 

DAY 8 PARIS. (Fri.) 

Discover the world capital of chic and style with a Local Guide and 

admire its renowned sites: the Opéra, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysées, 

and more. For a bird’s-eye view, take the elevator to the second floor 

of Paris’ most famous landmark: the EIFFEL TOWER. Time to further 

explore Paris on your own or to join an optional excursion to the lavish 

baroque Palace and Gardens of Versailles. Tonight, dinner and a lively 

cabaret show at one of Paris’ nightclubs might just be the ticket! (B) 



EXTEND YOUR VACATION TO LONDON 

DAY 10 LONDON. (Sun.) 


In London, Host service is included. 

Your hotel is the Hilton London Metropole (SF). 

TOUR HDL 10 DAYS 

PRICED FROM $320US 

DAY 9 PARIS–LONDON, 

ENGLAND. (Sat.) 

You will be transferred by highspeed 

EUROSTAR TRAIN to London, 

arriving in the afternoon. (B) 

LOCAL FAVORITE IN THE BLACK FOREST, HEAR ABOUT THE ART OF 

WOODCARVING, AND ENJOY KAFFEE UND SCHWARZWALDKUCHEN 

TOURS HD AND HDL DATES & PRICES 


HD: 9 days from London to Paris 

HDL: 10 days from London to London 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

London* 

TOUR HD 

End 

Paris 

Land 

Only 

TOUR HDL 

End 

London 

Land 

Only 

0331 Fri 31 Mar 08 Apr 2539 09 Apr 2859 

0407 Fri 07 Apr 15 Apr 2579 16 Apr 2899 

0414 Fri 14 Apr 22 Apr 2579 23 Apr 2899 

0421 Fri 21 Apr 29 Apr 2579 30 Apr 2899 

0428 Fri 28 Apr 06 May 2579 07 May 2899 

0505 Fri 05 May 13 May 2579 14 May 2899 

0512 Fri 12 May 20 May 2579 21 May 2899 

0519 Fri 19 May 27 May 2579 28 May 2899 

0526 Fri 26 May 03 Jun 2579 04 Jun 2899 

0602 Fri 02 Jun 10 Jun 2579 11 Jun 2899 

0609 Fri 09 Jun 17 Jun 2579 18 Jun 2899 

0616 Fri 16 Jun 24 Jun 2579 25 Jun 2899 

0623 Fri 23 Jun 01 Jul 2579 02 Jul 2899 

0630 Fri 30 Jun 08 Jul 2579 09 Jul 2899 

0707 Fri 07 Jul 15 Jul 2579 16 Jul 2899 




and Europe. 



HD $768; HDL $834 


HD $20; HDL $25 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

London* 

TOUR HD 

End 

Paris 

Land 

Only 

0714 Fri 14 Jul 22 Jul 2579 23 Jul 2899 

0721 Fri 21 Jul 29 Jul 2579 30 Jul 2899 

0728 Fri 28 Jul 05 Aug 2579 06 Aug 2899 

0804 Fri 04 Aug 12 Aug 2579 13 Aug 2899 

0811 Fri 11 Aug 19 Aug 2579 20 Aug 2899 

0818 Fri 18 Aug 26 Aug 2579 27 Aug 2899 

0825 Fri 25 Aug 02 Sep 2579 03 Sep 2899 

0901 Fri 01 Sep 09 Sep 2579 10 Sep 2899 

0908 Fri 08 Sep 16 Sep 2579 17 Sep 2899 

0915 Fri 15 Sep 23 Sep 2579 24 Sep 2899 

0922 Fri 22 Sep 30 Sep 2579 01 Oct 2899 

0929 Fri 29 Sep 07 Oct 2579 08 Oct 2899 

1006 Fri 06 Oct 14 Oct 2579 15 Oct 2899 

1013 Fri 13 Oct 21 Oct 2579 22 Oct 2899 

1020 Fri 20 Oct 28 Oct 2539 29 Oct 2859 


in single room $264-$396, 

in twin $149-$221, 




in twin $139-$301, 





TOUR HDL 

End 

London 

Land 

Only 


HOLLAND, LUXEMBOURG 

& BELGIUM 9 DAYS 






TAKE A BREAK 

TRIP SCALE Leisurely ■ On the Go 






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AMSTERDAM Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, canal cruise, 

visit Rembrandt’s masterpieces in the Rijksmuseum; visit a major 

diamond center 

KEUKENHOF Visit the flower park (departures 0401-0513) 

DELFT Visit the Royal Delft Pottery factory 

THE HAGUE Orientation drive 

NUENEN Visit the “Van Gogh Village” and museum, and learn 

about his early work 

BASTOGNE Visit the Bastogne War Museum; take pictures of the 

American Memorial 

LUXEMBOURG Guided sightseeing, visit the Cathedral of Our Lady, 

General Patton’s grave 

WATERLOO Visit the battle site 

BRUSSELS Walking tour including Grand’Place and a picture stop at 

Manneken Pis; farewell dinner with wine at a local restaurant 

BRUGES Canal cruise with Belgian chocolate bonbons; guided 

walking tour, visit the Church of Our Lady and the market square; 

enjoy a traditional lace demonstration 

■ HOTELS AMSTERDAM NH Amsterdam Centre (SF), LUXEMBOURG 

Melia Luxembourg (SF), BRUSSELS Radisson Blu Royal (D) 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; canal cruise in Amsterdam and 

in Bruges; high-speed, first-class Thalys train (Tour HWE) 


with wine, including a welcome dinner in Amsterdam and a special 

farewell dinner in Brussels 



lobbies 

available on your motorcoach and in most hotel 


■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris 

■ ADD PARIS TO YOUR VACATION (Tour HWE) with Monograms 

(part of the Globus family of brands) 







KEUKENHOF FLOWER PARK 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND. (Sat.) 

Welcome to Amsterdam! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling 

companions for a welcome dinner with wine at your hotel. (D) 

DAY 2 AMSTERDAM. (Sun.) 

Your discovery of Holland features a guided morning sightseeing tour 

of the capital. Enjoy a CANAL CRUISE past gabled merchant houses, 

arched drawbridges reminiscent of the Golden Age, and the strikingly 

modern buildings of a young-at-heart city. Next, visit the fabulous 

RIJKSMUSEUM with its priceless paintings by Rembrandt and other 

Dutch masters. Then, time to explore Dam Square and the city center 

on your own, or to join your Tour Director for a visit to a major DIAMOND 

CENTER to appreciate how a rough mineral is transformed into a 

sparkling jewel. Afternoon at leisure. An optional excursion is available 

to a cheese farm, a clog maker, a working windmill, and dinner in the 

fishing village of Volendam at the former Zuiderzee. (B) 

DAY 3 AMSTERDAM. EXCURSION TO KEUKENHOF, DELFT & 

THE HAGUE. (Mon.) 

Visit the famous bulb fields in South Holland and the extraordinary 

KEUKENHOF flower park in springtime (departures 0401-0513). Next, 

continue to the world-renowned ROYAL DELFT POTTERY FACTORY 

with its magnificent collection of hand-painted earthenware pieces, and 

see skilled craftsmen at work. After an orientation drive of The Hague, 

seat of the Dutch government and the International Court of Justice, 

return to Amsterdam. Later, you may wish to join an optional Dutch 

dinner, followed by a walk through Old Amsterdam. (B) 

DAY 4 AMSTERDAM–NUENEN–BASTOGNE, BELGIUM– 

LUXEMBOURG. (Tue.) 

Enter the Province of Brabant, and stop in the picturesque town 

of Nuenen, the “Van Gogh Village.” Enjoy a unique experience: follow 

Van Gogh’s footsteps in the town where he lived and worked from 

1883-1885. Also visit the MUSEUM, and learn about his life, family, and 

early paintings, like the world-famous Potato Eaters, which he painted 

here. Next, cross the border and stop in Bastogne. Visit the fascinating 

BASTOGNE WAR MUSEUM, then see the AMERICAN MEMORIAL of 

the Battle of the Bulge, where thousands of soldiers and civilians died 

during the winter of 1944-1945. Arrive in Luxembourg, the capital of one 

of Europe’s smallest sovereign states. (B,D) 

DAY 5 LUXEMBOURG. (Wed.) 

Morning sightseeing with your Local Guide covers the city’s past and 

present—from the fortifications and the Old Town, perched high atop a

sandstone outcrop with striking views of the Alzette and Pétrusse Gorges, 

to the modern administrative center of European institutions. Visit the 

CATHEDRAL OF OUR LADY, see the turreted Grand Ducal Palace, take a 

stroll along the panoramic cliff path known as “the most beautiful balcony 

in Europe,” and see the GRAVE OF GENERAL PATTON. An optional 

excursion is available to ancient Trier in Germany. (B) 

DAY 6 LUXEMBOURG–WATERLOO, BELGIUM–BRUSSELS. (Thu.) 

Drive through the Belgian Ardennes to Flanders and arrive in 

WATERLOO. Visit the site where Napoleon was defeated and European 

history changed course, and relive the famous Battle of Waterloo. Arrive 

in Brussels, the thriving capital, where your orientation features the Rue 

Royale, the Parliament Buildings, the Royal Palace, and St. Michael 

Cathedral. Continue on foot and enter GRAND’PLACE to admire its 

baroque guild houses and the gothic Town Hall. You cannot leave 

Brussels without touching the statue of Everard t’Serclaes, a 14thcentury 

hero, for good luck, and taking pictures of the tiny but worldfamous 

statue of Manneken Pis. (B) 

HOLLAND, LUXEMBOURG & BELGIUM 


Bruges 

North Sea 

Volendam 

HOLLAND 

Aalsmeer 3 Amsterdam 

The Hague 

Keukenhof 

Delft 

Brussels 

▼ 

Antwerp 

3 

BELGIUM 

Ardennes 

Waterloo 

Brabant 

▼ 

Nuenen 

Bastogne 

GERMANY 

DAY 7 AT LEISURE IN BRUSSELS. (Fri.) 

This morning is your chance to join a half-day optional excursion to 

Antwerp, the second-largest Belgian city and one of the world’s most 

important ancient seaports. Balance of the day is at leisure to further 

explore Brussels on your own. (B) 

3 Paris 

FRANCE 

Trier 

2 

LUXEMBOURG 

DAY 8 BRUSSELS. EXCURSION TO BRUGES. (Sat.) 

Focus on Bruges, one of Western Europe’s most perfectly preserved 

medieval towns. A CANAL CRUISE (weather permitting) and Belgian 

CHOCOLATE BONBONS, will give you a first taste of this delightful town. 

The Local Guide will show you the Madonna of Bruges by Michelangelo 

in the CHURCH OF OUR LADY, featured in the movie The Monuments 

Men, and the famous MARKET SQUARE. Also enjoy a traditional LACE 

DEMONSTRATION, a reminder of Bruges’ history of cloth-making. Time for 

souvenir hunting and exploring on your own before returning to Brussels. 

Tonight, an included farewell dinner with wine at the lively Chez Léon 

restaurant, specializing in moules et frites (mussels and fries), is the perfect 

way to celebrate the success of your vacation. (B,D) 

DAY 9 BRUSSELS. (Sun.) 


ADD PARIS WITH 

TOUR HWE 12 DAYS 

This Monograms portion of your 

vacation includes travel by highspeed 

THALYS train from Brussels 

to Paris, transfers to/from train 

stations, 3 overnights, guided 

sightseeing, and services of an 

expert Local Host. 

DAY 9 BRUSSELS–PARIS, FRANCE. (Sun.) 

This morning, travel by HIGH-SPEED THALYS TRAIN (first class) to Paris. 

The remainder of the day is at leisure; your Local Host is available to help 

you make the most of your stay in the “City of Light.” (B) 

DAY 10 PARIS. (Mon.) 

Morning guided sightseeing features Paris’ most famous highlights, 

including visits to the gothic NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL, the LOUVRE 

MUSEUM, and a stop to take photos of the Eiffel Tower. (B) 

DAY 11 PARIS. (Tue.) 

Your Local Host will have many suggestions for your day at leisure. (B) 

DAY 12 PARIS. (Wed.) 


Your hotel is the Pullman Paris Montparnasse (SF). 


LOCAL FAVORITE CRUISE ALONG THE CANALS OF DELIGHTFUL 

BRUGES, AND TASTE SOME OF THE WORLD’S MOST DELECTABLE CHOCOLATE 

TOURS HW AND HWE DATES & PRICES 


HW: 9 days from Amsterdam to Brussels 

HWE: 12 days from Amsterdam to Paris 

Start 

Amsterdam* 

TOUR HW 

End 

Brussels 

Land 

Only 

0401 Sat 01 Apr 09 Apr 2419 12 Apr 3487 

0408 Sat 08 Apr 16 Apr 2419 19 Apr 3487 

0415 Sat 15 Apr 23 Apr 2419 26 Apr 3487 

0422 Sat 22 Apr 30 Apr 2419 03 May 3541 

0429 Sat 29 Apr 07 May 2419 10 May 3556 

0506 Sat 06 May 14 May 2419 17 May 3558 

0513 Sat 13 May 21 May 2419 24 May 3557 

0520 Sat 20 May 28 May 2349 31 May 3487 

0527 Sat 27 May 04 Jun 2349 07 Jun 3487 

0603 Sat 03 Jun 11 Jun 2349 14 Jun 3487 

0610 Sat 10 Jun 18 Jun 2349 21 Jun 3693 

0617 Sat 17 Jun 25 Jun 2349 28 Jun 3487 

0624 Sat 24 Jun 02 Jul 2349 05 Jul 3487 

0701 Sat 01 Jul 09 Jul 2349 12 Jul 3459 




and Europe. 



HW $726; HWE $1081-$1355 


HW $80; HWE $120-$219 

TOUR HWE 

End 

Paris 

Land 

Only 

Departure 

Number 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Amsterdam* 

TOUR HW 

End 

Brussels 

Land 

Only 

0708 Sat 08 Jul 16 Jul 2349 19 Jul 3415 

0715 Sat 15 Jul 23 Jul 2349 26 Jul 3415 

0722 Sat 22 Jul 30 Jul 2349 02 Aug 3415 

0729 Sat 29 Jul 06 Aug 2349 09 Aug 3415 

0805 Sat 05 Aug 13 Aug 2349 16 Aug 3415 

0812 Sat 12 Aug 20 Aug 2349 23 Aug 3415 

0819 Sat 19 Aug 27 Aug 2349 30 Aug 3415 

0826 Sat 26 Aug 03 Sep 2349 06 Sep 3488 

0902 Sat 02 Sep 10 Sep 2349 13 Sep 3487 

0909 Sat 09 Sep 17 Sep 2349 20 Sep 3551 

0916 Sat 16 Sep 24 Sep 2349 27 Sep 3487 

0923 Sat 23 Sep 01 Oct 2349 04 Oct 3487 

0930 Sat 30 Sep 08 Oct 2349 11 Oct 3487 

1007 Sat 07 Oct 15 Oct 2349 18 Oct 3487 

Extra nights per person in Amsterdam: 



Extra nights per person in Brussels: 



Extension HWE: 







TOUR HWE 

End 

Paris 

Land 

Only 


EUROPEAN HIGHLIGHTS 

9 DAYS 






TAKE A BREAK 


■ On the Go 






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LONDON–PARIS By high-speed Eurostar train 

PARIS Ascend the Eiffel Tower; guided sightseeing, visit the Fragonard 

Museum 

LUCERNE Walking tour including the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge 

BERGAMO Dinner at a local restaurant; 

through Bergamo Alta 

LOCAL FAVORITE TAKE A RIDE ON THE HISTORIC FUNICULAR 

FOR SPECTACULAR VIEWS OF CHARMING BERGAMO 

funicular ride and walk 

VENICE Private boat ride; visit St. Mark’s Square; glassblower 

demonstration; pasta party at Rossopomodoro restaurant; private 

water-taxi ride through the Grand Canal 

FLORENCE Guided walking tour, see the cathedral and Baptistry, and 

visit Signoria Square 

ROME Dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the 

Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, 

and the Colosseum 

■ HOTELS LONDON Hilton London Metropole (SF), PARIS Catalogne 

Paris Gare Montparnasse (F), LUCERNE Grand Hotel Europe (F), 

BERGAMO NH Bergamo (F), VENICE NH Laguna Palace (F) at Mestre, 

ROME Crowne Plaza St. Peter’s (SF) 

■ MEALS Full buffet breakfast (B) daily; 3 special three-course 

dinners (D) with wine in Bergamo, Venice, and Rome 

■ TRANSPORTATION High-speed Eurostar train; motorcoach; private 

water-taxi in Venice; Italian high-speed, first-class train (Tour HGE) 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in London, Rome, Sorrento 

■ ADD SORRENTO TO YOUR VACATION (Tour HGE) with 

Monograms (part of the Globus family of brands) 







LOCAL FAVORITE IN VENICE, BOARD YOUR PRIVATE WATER-TAXI, 

FOR AN EXCITING RIDE ALONG THE GRAND CANAL 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND. (Sat.) 



DAY 2 LONDON–PARIS, FRANCE. (Sun.) 

Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions, and head for the 

railway station to board the high-speed EUROSTAR TRAIN to Paris. For 

a bird’s-eye view, take the elevator to the second floor of Paris’ most 

famous landmark: the EIFFEL TOWER. Later, you may wish to join an 

optional dinner at a local restaurant to try out local specialties, followed 

by a drive through the “City of Light.” (B) 


Morning guided sightseeing of the world capital of chic and style 

features the Opéra, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysées, and a visit to the 

renowned FRAGONARD MUSEUM. An optional excursion is available to 

the magnificent Louvre Museum with the famous Mona Lisa, and tonight, 

dinner and a show at the Moulin Rouge may just be the ticket! (B) 

DAY 4 PARIS–LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND. (Tue.) 

Leave Paris, drive past Fontainebleau Forest, and enter Burgundy. 

Enjoy views of castles and vineyards on your way to the Swiss Alps 

and to picturesque Lucerne. Your walking tour includes Thorwaldsen’s 

emotional LION MONUMENT, dedicated to the fallen Swiss Guards 

who protected the Royal House of France during the French Revolution. 

Walk through the Old Town and cross the CHAPEL BRIDGE to the 

Jesuit Church. Tonight is your chance to yodel and blow an alphorn 

during an optional Swiss folklore dinner party. (B)

DAY 5 LUCERNE–BERGAMO, ITALY. (Wed.) 

In the morning, you may wish to climb Mount Pilatus by cable car 

and shop for Swiss watches and chocolate. Then, have your cameras 

ready during an exciting drive along the St. Gotthard highway, which 

leads straight through the Swiss Alps and the Swiss-Italian lake 

district to the Italian border and arrive in Bergamo, where dinner at a 

local restaurant awaits you. (B,D) 

DAY 6 BERGAMO–VENICE. (Thu.) 

Enjoy a FUNICULAR RIDE and a walk through the narrow streets 

of Bergamo Alta, the Old Town on the hill. Then, drive to Venice, 

city of romantics, and enter in style by PRIVATE BOAT to arrive at 

ST. MARK’S SQUARE. Admire its basilica, the Clock Tower, lavish 

Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs, and enjoy a GLASSBLOWER 

DEMONSTRATION. Then, time to further explore this fascinating city 

on your own. A PASTA PARTY with wine at Rossopomodoro restaurant 

is included before boarding your PRIVATE WATER-TAXI for an 

exciting ride through the Grand Canal. (B,D) 

DAY 7 VENICE–FLORENCE–ROME. (Fri.) 

Cross the Apennine Mountains on your way to Florence, “Cradle of 

the Renaissance.” A guided walking tour features the cathedral and 

the Baptistry’s “Gate of Paradise,” and a visit to sculpture-studded 

SIGNORIA SQUARE. Then, continue through the Chianti vineyards 

and olive-clad Tuscan Hills to Rome, the “Eternal City.” Upon arrival, 

dinner with wine awaits you at one of Rome’s lively restaurants. (B,D) 

DAY 8 ROME. (Sat.) 

Globus’ unique guided sightseeing includes inside visits to the 

VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL with Michelangelo’s 

ceiling paintings and The Last Judgment, and monumental 

ST. PETER’S SQUARE and BASILICA to admire Michelangelo’s Pietà. 

Then, drive to the Roman Forum and visit the amazing COLOSSEUM, 

where gladiators once fought. For those who wish to see it all, an 

optional walking tour with a Local Guide is available to further explore 

famous sites, like the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, 

and more. (B) 

DAY 9 ROME. (Sun.) 


ADD SORRENTO WITH 

TOUR HGE 12 DAYS 


This Monograms portion of 

your vacation includes travel by 

high-speed train from Rome to 

Sorrento, transfers to/from train 




DAY 9 ROME–SORRENTO. (Sun.) 

This morning, travel by HIGH-SPEED TRAIN (first-class) to Naples, then 

transfer to beautiful Sorrento. Your Local Host can help you make the 

most of your stay. (B) 

DAY 10 SORRENTO. (Mon.) 

Enjoy a morning guided walking tour through the OLD TOWN. Take 

pictures of Mount Vesuvius, and visit the CLOISTER of St. Francis Church 

before tasting locally produced LIMONCELLO. (B) 

DAY 11 SORRENTO. (Tue.) 


DAY 12 SORRENTO. (Wed.) 

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning (the nearest airport is 

Naples). (B) 

Your hotel is the Hilton Sorrento Palace (SF); rooms include sea view. 

EUROPEAN HIGHLIGHTS 


ENGLAND 

▼ 

1 

London 

English 

Channel 

2 

Paris 

FRANCE 

Burgundy 

Fontainebleau 

Forest 

1 

Lucerne 

Mediterranean Sea 

SWITZERLAND 

ITALY 

St. Gotthard 

1 

Bergamo 

Apennines 

Florence 

TOURS HG AND HGE DATES & PRICES 


HG: 9 days from London to Rome 

HGE: 12 days from London to Sorrento 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

London* 

TOUR HG 

End 

Rome 

Land 

Only 




and Europe. 



HG $554; HGE $785-$905 

HG No triple room reduction. 

HGE Triple room reduction per person: 

$78-$135 

TOUR HGE 

End Land 

Sorrento Only 

0408 Sat 08 Apr 16 Apr 2619 19 Apr 3507 

0415 Sat 15 Apr 23 Apr 2649 26 Apr 3537 

0422 Sat 22 Apr 30 Apr 2649 03 May 3569 

0429 Sat 29 Apr 07 May 2649 10 May 3585 

0506 Sat 06 May 14 May 2649 17 May 3660 

0513 Sat 13 May 21 May 2649 24 May 3610 

0520 Sat 20 May 28 May 2649 31 May 3585 

0527 Sat 27 May 04 Jun 2649 07 Jun 3610 

0603 Sat 03 Jun 11 Jun 2649 14 Jun 3585 

0610 Sat 10 Jun 18 Jun 2649 21 Jun 3585 

0617 Sat 17 Jun 25 Jun 2649 28 Jun 3585 

0624 Sat 24 Jun 02 Jul 2649 05 Jul 3585 


0708 Sat 08 Jul 16 Jul 2649 19 Jul 3585 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

London* 

TOUR HG 

End 

Rome 

Venice 

1 

Tuscany 

Rome 2 

Land 

Only 

Adriatic 

Sea 




▼ 




Extra nights per person in Rome: 



Extension HGE: 

Extra nights per person in Sorrento: 


in twin $125-$141, 

in triple $101-$112 

Naples 

Sorrento 3 

TOUR HGE 

End Land 

Sorrento Only 

0715 Sat 15 Jul 23 Jul 2649 26 Jul 3585 

0722 Sat 22 Jul 30 Jul 2649 02 Aug 3585 

0729 Sat 29 Jul 06 Aug 2649 09 Aug 3585 

0805 Sat 05 Aug 13 Aug 2649 16 Aug 3585 

0812 Sat 12 Aug 20 Aug 2649 23 Aug 3585 

0819 Sat 19 Aug 27 Aug 2649 30 Aug 3585 

0826 Sat 26 Aug 03 Sep 2649 06 Sep 3585 

0902 Sat 02 Sep 10 Sep 2649 13 Sep 3585 

0909 Sat 09 Sep 17 Sep 2649 20 Sep 3585 

0916 Sat 16 Sep 24 Sep 2649 27 Sep 3585 


0930 Sat 30 Sep 08 Oct 2649 11 Oct 3585 

1007 Sat 07 Oct 15 Oct 2619 18 Oct 3555 


ESSENTIAL EUROPE 11 DAYS 














ROME Welcome dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, 

visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and 

Basilica, and the Colosseum 

FLORENCE Guided walking tour, visit Michelangelo’s David and 

Signoria Square; pizza party at Finisterrae restaurant 


demonstration; pasta party at Rossopomodoro restaurant; private 

water-taxi ride through the Grand Canal 

BELLINZONA 

lunch with wine 

Visit the Castelgrande courtyard and enjoy a light 

LUCERNE Walking tour including the Lion Monument and the Chapel 

Bridge; taste Swiss chocolate pralines 


PARIS–LONDON By high-speed Eurostar train 



■ HOTELS ROME Starhotels Michelangelo (SF) or Universo (SF), 

FLORENCE AC Firenze by Marriott (F), VENICE NH Laguna Palace (F) at 

Mestre, LUCERNE Astoria (F), PARIS Les Jardins du Marais (F), LONDON 

Park Plaza Waterloo (SF) or Hilton London Metropole (SF) 

■ MEALS Full buffet breakfast (B) daily; 1 light lunch (L) with wine 

in Bellinzona; 4 three-course dinners (D) with wine, including special 

dinners in Rome, Florence, and Venice 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; private water-taxi in Venice; 

high-speed Eurostar train 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Rome, London 







SWISS GUARDS AT THE VATICAN 

LOCAL FAVORITE RIDE THE ELEVATOR TO MEDIEVAL CASTELGRANDE 

IN BELLINZONA, WHERE YOU’RE TREATED TO A LIGHT LUNCH OF LOCAL 

SPECIALTIES AND THE DELIGHTFUL MERLOT WINE CRAFTED IN THE AREA 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN ROME, ITALY. 

Welcome to Rome! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling 

companions and leave the hotel for a welcome dinner with pasta and 

wine at one of Rome’s lively restaurants. (D) 

DAY 2 ROME. 


VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL with Michelangelo’s 

ceiling paintings and The Last Judgment, and monumental ST. 

PETER’S SQUARE and BASILICA to admire Michelangelo’s Pietà. 

Then, drive to the Roman Forum and visit the amazing COLOSSEUM, 

where gladiators once fought. For those who wish to see it all, an 

optional walking tour with a Local Guide is available to further explore 

famous sites, like the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, 

and more. (B) 

DAY 3 ROME–FLORENCE. 

A pleasant drive through the Tuscan hills brings you to Florence, 

“Cradle of the Renaissance.” Follow your Local Guide for a visit of 

the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS with Michelangelo’s celebrated David. 

Admire the magnificent cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s 

heavy bronze “Gate of Paradise,” and visit sculpture-studded 

SIGNORIA SQUARE. Time to check out the enticing shops selling 

Florentine leather goods and gold jewelry on Piazza Santa Croce before 

joining a PIZZA PARTY with wine at Finisterrae restaurant. (B,D) 

DAY 4 FLORENCE–VENICE. 

Arrive in Venice, city of romantics, and enter in style by PRIVATE 

BOAT. Visit ST. MARK’S SQUARE. Admire the byzantine basilica, 

the Clock Tower, lavish Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Also 

watch a skilled GLASSBLOWER fashion delicate objects in an age-old 

traditional manner. Then, you may wish to join an optional gondola 

ride. A PASTA DINNER with wine has been prepared for you at 

Rossopomodoro restaurant, followed by an exciting ride by PRIVATE 

WATER-TAXI through the Grand Canal as a proper arrivederci on your 

last night in Italy. (B,D) 

DAY 5 VENICE–BELLINZONA, SWITZERLAND–LUCERNE. 

Leave the flat Po area and enter the Swiss Alps. Stop in Bellinzona 

and ride the elevator to the COURTYARD of Castelgrande, part of 

the fortifications dating back to the Middle Ages and today a UNESCO 

World Heritage Site. Here, enjoy a spectacular panoramic view and a 

light lunch to try out local specialties and the delicious Merlot wine for 

which the area is famous. Then, admire the towering majesty of the 

Swiss Alps and St. Gotthard on the way to picturesque Lucerne. (B,L,D) 

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ESSENTIAL EUROPE 


ENGLAND 

London 

2 

North Sea 

English 

Channel 

Versailles 

2 

Paris 

Fontainebleau 

Forest 

FRANCE 

Burgundy 

SWITZERLAND 

Bellinzona 

2 Lucerne 

St. Gotthard 

ITALY 

1 Venice 

DAY 6 LUCERNE. 

During your walking tour, admire Thorwaldsen’s emotional LION 

MONUMENT and the ornate patrician houses lining the cobblestone 

streets of the Old Town. Cross the famous covered CHAPEL BRIDGE 

to the Jesuit Church. Of course, you will taste CHOCOLATE PRALINES 

from Läderach Chocolatier Suisse, one of Switzerland’s most famous 

chocolate makers. Shop for Swiss watches or knives, and to make the 

most of your stay, choose from our optional activities: climb Mount 

Pilatus by cable car or take a cruise on the fjord-like lake. Why not sign 

up for a folklore party with yodeling and alphorn blowing for a first-hand 

impression of Alpine merrymaking? (B) 

DAY 7 LUCERNE–PARIS, FRANCE. 

Say auf Wiedersehen in Basel and cross the border into France. On 

your way to Paris, drive past the vineyards of Burgundy with views 

of beautiful castles and past Fontainebleau Forest. An optional 

excursion is available to try out local specialties in one of Paris’ lively 

restaurants, followed by a drive through the “City of Light.” (B) 

DAY 8 PARIS. 

Discover the world capital of chic and style with a Local Guide 

and admire its most renowned sites: the Opéra, Arc de Triomphe, 

Champs-Elysées, and more. For a bird’s-eye view, take the elevator 

to the second floor of Paris’ most famous landmark: the EIFFEL 

TOWER. (On Sundays, the sightseeing may take place in the 

afternoon). An optional excursion is available to the lavish baroque 

Palace and Gardens of Versailles. Tonight, an optional evening out 

for dinner and show at the Moulin Rouge may be the best way to say 

au revoir, Paris. (B) 

DAY 9 PARIS–LONDON, ENGLAND. 

Board the high-speed EUROSTAR TRAIN for a smooth ride to London, 

arriving in the afternoon. Why not take in a West End show tonight? (B) 

DAY 10 LONDON. 

Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes all the famous 

landmarks: the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben beside the 

Thames River, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and more. 

Highlights are a visit to ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL and the ceremonial 

pageantry of the Changing of the Guard, if held. Afternoon at leisure. 

Optional excursions are available to the Tower of London or to 

Windsor Castle, and later, maybe enjoy dinner, followed by a cruise 

on the Thames River. (B) 



TOUR HF DATES & PRICES 

11 days from Rome to London 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Rome* 

End 

London 

Land 

Only 

0122 Sun 22 Jan Wed 01 Feb 2699 

0219 Sun 19 Feb Wed 01 Mar 2729 

0305 Sun 05 Mar Wed 15 Mar 2729 

0312 Sun 12 Mar Wed 22 Mar 2729 

0319 Sun 19 Mar Wed 29 Mar 2729 

0326 Sun 26 Mar Wed 05 Apr 3349 

0402 Sun 02 Apr Wed 12 Apr 3349 

0409 Sun 09 Apr Wed 19 Apr 3349 

0411 Tue 11 Apr Fri 21 Apr 3349 

0416 Sun 16 Apr Wed 26 Apr 3349 

0418 Tue 18 Apr Fri 28 Apr 3349 

0423 Sun 23 Apr Wed 03 May 3419 

0425 Tue 25 Apr Fri 05 May 3419 

0430 Sun 30 Apr Wed 10 May 3419 

0502 Tue 02 May Fri 12 May 3419 

0507 Sun 07 May Wed 17 May 3419 

0509 Tue 09 May Fri 19 May 3419 

0514 Sun 14 May Wed 24 May 3419 

0516 Tue 16 May Fri 26 May 3419 

0521 Sun 21 May Wed 31 May 3419 

0523 Tue 23 May Fri 02 Jun 3419 

0528 Sun 28 May Wed 07 Jun 3419 

0530 Tue 30 May Fri 09 Jun 3419 

0604 Sun 04 Jun Wed 14 Jun 3419 

0606 Tue 06 Jun Fri 16 Jun 3419 

0611 Sun 11 Jun Wed 21 Jun 3419 

0613 Tue 13 Jun Fri 23 Jun 3419 

0618 Sun 18 Jun Wed 28 Jun 3419 

0620 Tue 20 Jun Fri 30 Jun 3419 

0625 Sun 25 Jun Wed 05 Jul 3419 




and Europe. 


Single room supplement: $825 

Triple room reduction per person: $41 

Florence 

Mediterranean 

Sea 

Departure 

Number 

Apennines 

1 

Tuscany 

Adriatic Sea 

Chianti 

Country 

Rome 2 

0627 Tue 27 Jun Fri 07 Jul 3419 

0702 Sun 02 Jul Wed 12 Jul 3419 

0704 Tue 04 Jul Fri 14 Jul 3419 

0709 Sun 09 Jul Wed 19 Jul 3419 

0711 Tue 11 Jul Fri 21 Jul 3419 

0716 Sun 16 Jul Wed 26 Jul 3419 

0718 Tue 18 Jul Fri 28 Jul 3419 

0723 Sun 23 Jul Wed 02 Aug 3419 

0725 Tue 25 Jul Fri 04 Aug 3419 

0730 Sun 30 Jul Wed 09 Aug 3419 

0801 Tue 01 Aug Fri 11 Aug 3419 

0806 Sun 06 Aug Wed 16 Aug 3419 

0808 Tue 08 Aug Fri 18 Aug 3419 

0813 Sun 13 Aug Wed 23 Aug 3419 

0815 Tue 15 Aug Fri 25 Aug 3419 

0820 Sun 20 Aug Wed 30 Aug 3419 

0822 Tue 22 Aug Fri 01 Sep 3419 

0827 Sun 27 Aug Wed 06 Sep 3419 

0829 Tue 29 Aug Fri 08 Sep 3419 

0903 Sun 03 Sep Wed 13 Sep 3419 

0905 Tue 05 Sep Fri 15 Sep 3419 

0910 Sun 10 Sep Wed 20 Sep 3419 

0912 Tue 12 Sep Fri 22 Sep 3419 

0917 Sun 17 Sep Wed 27 Sep 3419 

0924 Sun 24 Sep Wed 04 Oct 3419 

1001 Sun 01 Oct Wed 11 Oct 3419 

1008 Sun 08 Oct Wed 18 Oct 3399 

1015 Sun 15 Oct Wed 25 Oct 3399 

1022 Sun 22 Oct Wed 01 Nov 3399 

1029 Sun 29 Oct Wed 08 Nov 3399 


in single room $153-$213, in twin $101-$153, 








GLOBUSJOURNEYS.COM 35 

▼ 


Start 

Rome* 

End 

London 

Land 

Only

THE BEST OF ITALY & 

FRANCE 11 DAYS 














ROME Welcome dinner at Mino restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit 

the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and 


ASSISI Visit the Basilica of St. Francis 

VENICE ISLAND Private boat ride; guided walking tour, visit 

St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of 

Sighs; glassblower demonstration 


Signoria Square 

PISA Marvel at the legendary Leaning Tower 

CINQUE TERRE 

and by train 

GENOVA Orientation, visit Porto Antico 

ÈZE 

By boat (weather permitting) with a Local Guide 

Learn about perfume-making, and receive a souvenir gift 

NICE Excursion to St. Paul de Vence 

NICE–PARIS By high-speed TGV train (first-class) 

PARIS A special dinner at a local restaurant; ascend the Eiffel 

Tower; guided sightseeing 

■ HOTELS ROME Ludovisi Palace (F), VENICE Carlton on the Grand 

Canal (F), FLORENCE AC Firenze by Marriott (F), GENOVA NH Genoa 

Centro (F), NICE AC Nice by Marriott (F), PARIS Marriott Paris Rive 

Gauche (SF) 

■ MEALS Full buffet breakfast (B) daily; 2 special three-course 

dinners (D) with wine in Rome and Paris 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; private boat ride in Venice; boat 

and train ride in Cinque Terre; high-speed TGV train (first-class); highspeed 

Eurostar train (Tour HHT) 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Rome, Paris, London 

■ EXTEND YOUR VACATION to London (Tour HHT) 







LOCAL FAVORITE ENJOY A GUIDED BOAT RIDE TO SEE THE UNIQUE 

MEDIEVAL VILLAGES OF CINQUE TERRE, PERCHED DRAMATICALLY ABOVE 

THE ROCKY MEDITERRANEAN COASTLINE 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN ROME, ITALY. (Mon.) 


companions and leave the hotel for a welcome dinner with pasta and 

wine at Mino restaurant. (D) 

DAY 2 ROME. (Tue.) 

Globus’ unique guided sightseeing includes inside visits to the VATICAN 

MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL with Michelangelo’s ceiling paintings 

and The Last Judgment, and monumental ST. PETER’S SQUARE and 

BASILICA to admire Michelangelo’s Pietà. Then, drive to the Roman 

Forum and visit the amazing COLOSSEUM, where gladiators once 

fought. For those who wish to see it all, an optional walking tour with 

a Local Guide is available to further explore famous sites, like the 

Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and more. (B) 

DAY 3 ROME–ASSISI–VENICE ISLAND. (Wed.) 

Morning break in peaceful Assisi. Visit the massive 13th-century 

BASILICA OF ST. FRANCIS built above the saint’s grave. Continue to 

the Adriatic coast and arrive in romantic Venice. Tonight is your chance 

to join an optional evening featuring a private water-taxi ride along the 

Grand Canal, followed by a traditional Venetian dinner. (B) 

DAY 4 VENICE ISLAND. (Thu.) 

Start sightseeing in style by PRIVATE BOAT and meet your Local 

Guide. Highlights of your walking tour are ST. MARK’S SQUARE and 

the byzantine BASILICA, lavish DOGES’ PALACE and the BRIDGE OF 

SIGHS. Also watch a skilled GLASSBLOWER fashion delicate objects 

in an age-old traditional manner. Later, you may wish to join an optional 

cruise to colorful Burano Island. (B) 

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PONTE VECCHIO, FLORENCE 

DAY 5 VENICE ISLAND–FLORENCE. (Fri.) 

Drive across the wooded Apennine Mountains into Tuscany and arrive in 

Florence, “Cradle of the Renaissance.” Your guided walking tour features 

a visit to the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS with Michelangelo’s celebrated 

David. Admire the magnificent cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the

Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gate of Paradise,” and visit sculpture-studded 

SIGNORIA SQUARE. Enter Piazza Santa Croce and check out the enticing 

shops selling Florentine leather goods and gold jewelry. (B) 

DAY 6 FLORENCE–PISA–CINQUE TERRE–GENOVA. (Sat.) 

In Pisa, marvel at the amazing Leaning Tower, 180 feet high and 12 feet 

out of the perpendicular. Continue to La Spezia on the Mediterranean 

Coast and enjoy your excursion to CINQUE TERRE, a UNESCO 

World Heritage Site, including a BOAT RIDE (weather permitting) with a 

Local Guide. The name dates back to the 15th century and is derived 

from five little medieval villages standing on stony spurs along five miles 

of the rocky coastline: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and 

Monterosso. From here, take the TRAIN and head for Genova, birthplace 

of Christopher Columbus. (B) 

DAY 7 GENOVA–ÈZE, FRANCE–NICE. (Sun.) 

An orientation gives you a good impression of this amazing city, and 

there is time to explore the Porto Antico before your drive along the 

coast towards France with spectacular views of Italian and French 

Riviera resorts. Leave the highway for the panoramic Moyenne Corniche 

and stop in Èze. Visit the Fragonard perfume factory, learn about 

the fascinating history of the art of PERFUME-MAKING, and receive a 

souvenir gift to take home with you. Arrive in Nice. An optional outing is 

available tonight to Monte Carlo. (B) 

DAY 8 NICE. EXCURSION TO ST. PAUL DE VENCE. (Mon.) 

A highlight visit this morning to the picturesque hilltop town of 

St. Paul de Vence. Explore the many art galleries and enjoy the 

spectacular view, or relax at a café, where you may see the locals 

play pétanque (lawn bowling). Return to Nice for a lazy afternoon 

to dabble in the blue Mediterranean or to stroll along the elegant 

Promenade des Anglais. (B) 

DAY 9 NICE–PARIS. (Tue.) 

Transfer to the railway station and board the high-speed TGV TRAIN to 

Paris. This evening, a special dinner with wine has been included at a 

local restaurant, where you can try out specialties like escargots (snails), 

soupe à l’oignon (onion soup), and boeuf bourguignon (beef Burgundy). 

Then, enjoy a drive through the “City of Light.” (B,D) 


Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the most famous sites: the 

Opéra, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysées, and more. For a bird’seye 

view, take the elevator to the second floor of Paris’ most iconic 

landmark, the EIFFEL TOWER. To enhance your stay, you may wish to 

join an optional excursion to the lavish baroque Palace and Gardens of 

Versailles, built by the Sun King, Louis XIV. Tonight, dinner and a lively 

cabaret show at one of Paris’ nightclubs might just be the ticket! (B) 




TOUR HHT 13 DAYS 



ENGLAND. (Thu.) 

You will be transferred by 

EUROSTAR TRAIN to London, 

arriving in the afternoon. Why not 

take in a West End show tonight? (B) 

DAY 12 LONDON. (Fri.) 

Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the most famous landmarks, a visit 

to ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL, and the Changing of the Guard, if held. (B) 




Your hotel is the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge (SF). 

THE BEST OF ITALY & FRANCE 


ENGLAND 

London 

2 

North Sea 

English 

Channel 

Versailles 

FRANCE 

▼ 

Picardy 

2 Paris 

Genova 

St. Paul 

1 Monterosso 

de Vence 

Èze 

Cinque Terre 

La Spezia 

2 

Nice 

Monte 

1 

Carlo Pisa Florence 

Côte d'Azur 

Tuscany 


ITALY 

TOURS HH AND HHT DATES & PRICES 


HH: 11 days from Rome to Paris 

HHT: 13 days from Rome to London 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Rome* 

TOUR HH 

End 

Paris 

Land 

Only 

TOUR HHT 

End 

London 

Land 

Only 

0403 Mon 03 Apr 13 Apr 3489 15 Apr 4019 

0410 Mon 10 Apr 20 Apr 3499 22 Apr 4029 

0417 Mon 17 Apr 27 Apr 3499 29 Apr 4029 

0424 Mon 24 Apr 04 May 3499 06 May 4029 

0501 Mon 01 May 11 May 3499 13 May 4029 

0508 Mon 08 May 18 May 3499 20 May 4029 

0515 Mon 15 May 25 May 3499 27 May 4029 

0522 Mon 22 May 01 Jun 3499 03 Jun 4029 

0529 Mon 29 May 08 Jun 3499 10 Jun 4029 

0605 Mon 05 Jun 15 Jun 3499 17 Jun 4029 

0612 Mon 12 Jun 22 Jun 3499 24 Jun 4029 

0619 Mon 19 Jun 29 Jun 3499 01 Jul 4029 

0626 Mon 26 Jun 06 Jul 3499 08 Jul 4029 

0703 Mon 03 Jul 13 Jul 3499 15 Jul 4029 

0710 Mon 10 Jul 20 Jul 3499 22 Jul 4029 




and Europe. 



HH $867; HHT $1125 


HH $54; HHT $68 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Rome* 

TOUR HH 

End 

Paris 

Venice Island 

2 

Land 

Only 





in single room $257-$582, in twin $139-$301, 








Adriatic 

Sea 

Assisi 

2 

Rome 

0717 Mon 17 Jul 27 Jul 3499 29 Jul 4029 

0724 Mon 24 Jul 03 Aug 3499 05 Aug 4029 

0731 Mon 31 Jul 10 Aug 3499 12 Aug 4029 

0807 Mon 07 Aug 17 Aug 3499 19 Aug 4029 

0814 Mon 14 Aug 24 Aug 3499 26 Aug 4029 

0821 Mon 21 Aug 31 Aug 3499 02 Sep 4029 

0828 Mon 28 Aug 07 Sep 3499 09 Sep 4029 

0904 Mon 04 Sep 14 Sep 3499 16 Sep 4029 

0911 Mon 11 Sep 21 Sep 3499 23 Sep 4029 

0918 Mon 18 Sep 28 Sep 3499 30 Sep 4029 

0925 Mon 25 Sep 05 Oct 3499 07 Oct 4029 

1002 Mon 02 Oct 12 Oct 3499 14 Oct 4029 

1009 Mon 09 Oct 19 Oct 3499 21 Oct 4029 

1016 Mon 16 Oct 26 Oct 3489 28 Oct 4019 


▼ 

TOUR HHT 

End 

London 

Land 

Only

ENCHANTING EUROPE 13 DAYS 












38 






AMSTERDAM Canal cruise 

RHINE CRUISE 

MUNICH Orientation, visit Marienplatz and 

Hofbräuhaus 

the famous 

SALZBURG Guided walking tour, visit Mirabell Gardens and 

Residenz Square 

VIENNA Guided sightseeing, visit Heldenplatz and Cathedral Square 

INNSBRUCK Tyrolean horse-drawn carriage ride and a drink at the 

Stiftskeller; walk through the Old Town to the Golden Roof 

VADUZ Stop in the capital of Liechtenstein 

LUCERNE Walking tour including the Lion Monument and the 

Chapel Bridge 

RHINE FALLS 

BLACK FOREST Learn about the cuckoo-clock and enjoy dinner, 

followed by traditional Black Forest Cake 

STRASBOURG–PARIS By high-speed TGV train (first-class) 


■ HOTELS LONDON Hilton London Metropole (SF), AMSTERDAM 

Ramada Apollo Amsterdam Center (F), KOBLENZ Mercure (F), 

MUNICH Holiday Inn Munich City Centre (F), VIENNA Lindner am 

Belvedere (F), INNSBRUCK Hilton Innsbruck (SF), LUCERNE Ameron 

Flora (F), BLACK FOREST Best Western Hofgut Sternen (F) at 

Breitnau, PARIS Mövenpick (SF) at Neuilly-sur-Seine 


with wine 


cruise in Amsterdam; Rhine River cruise; horse-drawn carriage ride in 

Innsbruck; high-speed, first-class TGV train 



lobbies 




■ EXTEND YOUR VACATION to London (Tour HML) 







LOCAL FAVORITE TAKE AN EXHILARATING HORSE-DRAWN 

CARRIAGE RIDE THROUGH INNSBRUCK, FOLLOWED BY A REFRESHING 

DRINK AT THE RENOWNED STIFTSKELLER 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND. (Mon.) 



DAY 2 LONDON. (Tue.) 


landmarks: the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben beside the River 

Thames, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall’s mounted horseguards and the 

Prime Minister’s Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham 

Palace. Highlights are a visit to ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL and the 

ceremonial pageantry of the Changing of the Guard, if held. Time in the 

afternoon for independent activities. Optional excursions are available 

to the Tower of London or to Windsor Castle, and maybe later, enjoy 

dinner, followed by a Thames cruise. (B) 

DAY 3 LONDON–BRUSSELS, BELGIUM–AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND. (Wed.) 

Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and head for 

the railway station to board the high-speed EUROSTAR TRAIN to 

Brussels, Belgium. From here, a comfortable drive will bring you to 

Amsterdam, Holland’s 700-year-old capital. Tonight is your chance 

to join the locals during an optional dinner with regional specialties 

at one of the city’s lively restaurants, followed by an evening walk 

through Old Amsterdam. (B) 

DAY 4 AMSTERDAM–KOBLENZ, GERMANY. (Thu.) 

Enjoy a CANAL CRUISE aboard a glass-roofed launch, which is the 

best way to get a good impression of how this city was built and 

how much still remains from the Golden Age. Depart for Koblenz, the 

German city where the Rhine and Moselle Rivers come together. An 

optional excursion to impressive Marksburg Castle, with spectacular 

views of the Rhine River, is available. (B,D) 

DAY 5 KOBLENZ–MUNICH. (Fri.) 

Start with a romantic RHINE CRUISE along the most scenic part of 

the Rhine River past castle-crested cliffs, terraced vineyards, and trim,

half-timbered towns. Continue to Munich, capital of Bavaria, and see 

the Olympic Park and the 1,000-foot-high Olympic Tower. Also visit 

MARIENPLATZ with its New and Old Town Halls. Highlight is a visit to 

the famous HOFBRÄUHAUS, dating back to 1589. Free time for dinner 

before going to your hotel. (B) 

DAY 6 MUNICH–SALZBURG, AUSTRIA–VIENNA. (Sat.) 

Drive eastwards, following the Bavarian Alps to Austria. Stop in 

Salzburg, where your Local Guide takes you for a walking tour through 

the historic center. Admire exquisite MIRABELL GARDENS, the Great 

Festival Hall, St. Peter’s Monastery, and magnificent RESIDENZ 

SQUARE, where some scenes of The Sound of Music movie were 

filmed. See Mozart’s birthplace in the charming Getreidegasse 

and browse through the downtown market. Next, pass the lovely 

Salzkammergut Lake District, also famous by the same movie, and 

along the Danube Valley to Vienna, proud capital of Austria. (B) 

DAY 7 VIENNA. (Sun.) 

Guided sightseeing features the State Opera House, HELDENPLATZ, 

a stop at the Hofburg Palace, and CATHEDRAL SQUARE. To make the 

most of your stay, an optional evening concert is available at one of 

Vienna’s famous concert halls. (B) 

DAY 8 VIENNA–INNSBRUCK. (Mon.) 

Enjoy a scenic drive through the Tyrolean Alps and arrive in Innsbruck. 

Highlight today is a spectacular HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE 

RIDE through the center of Innsbruck, including a drink at the famous 

Stiftskeller. Then, follow your Tour Director for a pleasant walk through 

quaint medieval lanes to Emperor Maximilian’s GOLDEN ROOF. (B,D) 

DAY 9 INNSBRUCK–VADUZ, LIECHTENSTEIN–LUCERNE, 

SWITZERLAND. (Tue.) 

Follow the Inn River on the comfortable highway through the Arlberg 

area, famous for Austria’s Lech and Zürs ski resorts, to Vaduz, capital 

of the Principality of Liechtenstein. Time to buy your stamps or other 

souvenirs before continuing to picturesque Lucerne in Switzerland. During 

your walking tour, admire Thorwaldsen’s emotional LION MONUMENT, 

dedicated to the fallen Swiss Guards who protected the Royal House of 

France during the French Revolution, and the ornate patrician houses 

lining the cobblestone streets of the walled Old Town. Then, cross the 

famous covered CHAPEL BRIDGE to the Jesuit Church. Afterwards, shop 

for Swiss watches and chocolate. Tonight is your chance to join the Swiss 

folklore dinner with yodeling and alphorn blowing. (B) 

DAY 10 LUCERNE–RHINE FALLS–BLACK FOREST, GERMANY. (Wed.) 

This morning, why not join an optional excursion to Mount Pilatus? Later, 

stop at thundering Rhine Falls before re-entering Germany and heading 

into the lush valleys and pine-clad hills of the Black Forest. Arrive at the 

family-owned Hofgut Sternen hotel and learn all there is to know 

about cuckoo clocks for which the area is famous. After dinner, you will 

have a special dessert: traditional Black Forest Cake. (B,D) 

DAY 11 BLACK FOREST–STRASBOURG, FRANCE–PARIS. (Thu.) 

Cross the border into the Alsace region and arrive in Strasbourg, seat of 

the European Parliament, where you will board the high-speed TGV TRAIN 

to Paris. Choose from our optional excursions: in the afternoon to the 

magnificent Louvre Museum to see the Mona Lisa, and tonight, maybe 

try out local dishes at one of Paris’ fine restaurants, followed by a drive to 

explore the “City of Light.” (B) 



admire its most famous sites: the Opéra, Arc de Triomphe, Champs- 

Elysées, and more. For a bird’s-eye view, take the elevator up to the 

second floor of Paris’ most iconic landmark: the EIFFEL TOWER. To 

make the most of your stay, join an optional excursion to the lavish 

baroque Palace of Versailles. Tonight, dinner and a lively cabaret show 

at one of Paris’ nightclubs might just be the ticket! (B) 



ENCHANTING EUROPE 


ENGLAND 

London 

1 2 

English 

Channel 

Paris 2 

Versailles 

FRANCE 

North Sea 

Burgundy 

Volendam 

Brussels 

BELGIUM 

Fontainebleau 

Forest 

HOLLAND 

1 Amsterdam 

Strasbourg 


1 Koblenz 

Rhine River 

1 Black Forest 

GERMANY 

Munich Vienna 

1 2 

Rhine Falls 

Salzburg 

Vaduz 

Lucerne 1 

1 Innsbruck AUSTRIA 

LIECHTENSTEIN 

SWITZERLAND 





TOUR HML 14 DAYS 




You will be transferred by 

high-speed EUROSTAR TRAIN 

to London, arriving in the 

afternoon. (B) 

TOURS HM AND HML DATES & PRICES 


HM: 13 days from London to Paris 

HML: 14 days from London to London 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

London* 

TOUR HM 

End 

Paris 

Land 

Only 

TOUR HML 

End 

London 

Land 

Only 

0417 Mon 17 Apr 29 Apr 3299 30 Apr 3619 

0424 Mon 24 Apr 06 May 3329 07 May 3649 


0508 Mon 08 May 20 May 3329 21 May 3649 

0515 Mon 15 May 27 May 3329 28 May 3649 

0522 Mon 22 May 03 Jun 3329 04 Jun 3649 

0529 Mon 29 May 10 Jun 3329 11 Jun 3649 

0605 Mon 05 Jun 17 Jun 3329 18 Jun 3649 

0612 Mon 12 Jun 24 Jun 3329 25 Jun 3649 

0619 Mon 19 Jun 01 Jul 3329 02 Jul 3649 

0626 Mon 26 Jun 08 Jul 3329 09 Jul 3649 

0703 Mon 03 Jul 15 Jul 3329 16 Jul 3649 

0710 Mon 10 Jul 22 Jul 3329 23 Jul 3649 




and Europe. 



HM $697; HML $764 


HM $110; HML $115 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

London* 

TOUR HM 

End 

Paris 

Land 

Only 

0717 Mon 17 Jul 29 Jul 3329 30 Jul 3649 

0724 Mon 24 Jul 05 Aug 3329 06 Aug 3649 

0731 Mon 31 Jul 12 Aug 3329 13 Aug 3649 

0807 Mon 07 Aug 19 Aug 3329 20 Aug 3649 

0814 Mon 14 Aug 26 Aug 3329 27 Aug 3649 

0821 Mon 21 Aug 02 Sep 3329 03 Sep 3649 

0828 Mon 28 Aug 09 Sep 3329 10 Sep 3649 

0904 Mon 04 Sep 16 Sep 3329 17 Sep 3649 

0911 Mon 11 Sep 23 Sep 3329 24 Sep 3649 

0918 Mon 18 Sep 30 Sep 3329 01 Oct 3649 

0925 Mon 25 Sep 07 Oct 3329 08 Oct 3649 

1002 Mon 02 Oct 14 Oct 3299 15 Oct 3619 



in twin $149-$221, 




in twin $87-$100, 





TOUR HML 

End 

London 

Land 

Only 


EUROPEAN CHARM 13 DAYS 














AMSTERDAM Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing; canal cruise; 

visit a major diamond center 

RHINE CRUISE 

HEIDELBERG Take pictures of the castle; 

Kulturbrauerei Heidelberg restaurant 

ROTHENBURG Walking tour of the walled town 

MUNICH Orientation including Marienplatz 

OBERAMMERGAU AREA 

NEUSCHWANSTEIN 

dinner with beer at the 

Visit Ettal Benedictine Abbey; liquor tasting 

Visit King Ludwig’s castle 

INNSBRUCK Walk through the Old Town to the Golden Roof 

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO Stay overnight in Italy’s most famous ski resort 

CONEGLIANO 

Prosecco wine tasting 

VENICE Private boat ride; guided walking tour, visit St. Mark’s Square, 

Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblower demonstration 

LAKE MAGGIORE Stop in the town of Stresa 

TÄSCH–ZERMATT–TÄSCH By mountain train 

LAUSANNE–PARIS By high-speed TGV train (first-class) 


■ HOTELS AMSTERDAM Room Mate Aitana (SF), HEIDELBERG NH 

Heidelberg (F), OBERAMMERGAU AREA Klosterhotel Ludwig der Bayer (F) 

at Ettal, CORTINA D’AMPEZZO Ancora (F), VENICE NH Laguna Palace (F) 

at Mestre, ZERMATT Pollux (F), MONTREUX Eurotel Montreux (F), PARIS 

Pullman Paris Bercy (SF) 



dinner in Heidelberg 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; canal cruise in Amsterdam; Rhine River 

cruise; private boat in Venice; mountain train in Zermatt; high-speed, firstclass 

TGV train; high-speed Eurostar train (Tour HBT) 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Amsterdam, Paris, London 

■ EXTEND YOUR VACATION to London (Tour HBT) 







MATTERHORN 

LOCAL FAVORITE VISIT KING LUDWIG’S NEUSCHWANSTEIN, 

INSPIRATION FOR DISNEY’S SLEEPING BEAUTY CASTLE 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND. (Sun.) 

Welcome to Amsterdam! At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions and 

Tour Director for a welcome dinner with wine at your hotel. (D) 

DAY 2 AMSTERDAM. (Mon.) 

See the main sights of the 700-year-old capital with a Local Guide, 

like the Royal Palace, Mint Tower, the original Heineken Brewery, 

the Rijksmuseum, and more. Highlight is a leisurely CANAL CRUISE 

along the patrician mansions and gabled façades. Also visit a major 

DIAMOND CENTER. Later, you may wish to join an optional excursion 

to visit a cheese farm, a clog maker, and a working windmill, followed 

by dinner in the pretty fishing village of Volendam. (B) 

DAY 3 AMSTERDAM–HEIDELBERG, GERMANY. (Tue.) 

On the way to Germany, pass the Dutch region best known as the 

locale of A Bridge Too Far. Highlight of the day is a romantic RHINE 

CRUISE past castle-crested cliffs, terraced vineyards, and halftimbered 

towns. Arrive in Heidelberg, walk the cobblestoned streets of 

the Old Town, and take photographs of its castle. Next, enjoy dinner 

with beer at Kulturbrauerei Heidelberg restaurant. (B,D) 

DAY 4 HEIDELBERG–ROTHENBURG–MUNICH–OBERAMMERGAU 

AREA. (Wed.) 

Admire the ramparts, towers, and 16th-century houses in medieval 

Rothenburg, famous for Christmas ornaments. Hear why this town was 

spared during the Thirty Years’ War. Next is Munich, capital of Bavaria. 

Drive by the Olympic Stadium with its 1,000-foot-high Olympic Tower, 

and visit MARIENPLATZ with its Old and New Town Halls, before 

continuing to the peaceful village of Ettal. (B,D) 

DAY 5 OBERAMMERGAU AREA. (Thu.) 

A special highlight today: visit beautiful ETTAL ABBEY, nestled at 

the foothills of the Bavarian Alps. Founded in 1330 by Benedictine 

monks, the original structure was destroyed by a fire in 1744 and 

later rebuilt in baroque style. See the beautiful frescoes that adorn the 

ceilings and walls, and the marvelous altars. Also on the agenda: a 

TASTING of the LIQUOR produced by the abbey monks. Later, free time 

in Oberammergau to get acquainted with the history and traditions of 

this Passion Play village. To round off your stay in this area, maybe join 

the exciting optional excursions to Linderhof Castle with its beautiful 

terraced gardens, and a Bavarian dinner to try out traditional dishes and 

enjoy local entertainment. (B) 

DAY 6 OBERAMMERGAU AREA–NEUSCHWANSTEIN–INNSBRUCK, 

AUSTRIA–CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, ITALY. (Fri.) 

In the heart of the Bavarian Alps you will see two castles practically facing 

each other. Hohenschwangau is the castle where King Ludwig II grew up, 

but the most famous one is the one you will visit: NEUSCHWANSTEIN 

CASTLE, which inspired Walt Disney and was featured in the movie The 

Monuments Men. Next is Innsbruck, capital of the Austrian Tyrol. Stroll 

through the Old Town to Emperor Maximilian’s GOLDEN ROOF. Time to 

shop for crystal, for which the city is famous, before continuing across 

spectacular Brenner Pass into Italy and the Dolomites. Overnight is in 

Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy’s most famous ski resort. (B,D) 

40

DAY 7 CORTINA D’AMPEZZO–CONEGLIANO–VENICE. (Sat.) 

Drive through the impressive Dolomites, the “Rocky Mountains of 

Europe,” and stop in Conegliano for a Prosecco WINE TASTING. Learn 

about the creation of this unique sparkling wine that can only be produced 

in the Friuli-Veneto region. Continue to Venice, city of romantics. Tonight, 

you may wish to join our optional excursion, “A Venetian Night Out,” 

including an exclusive, private water-taxi ride through the Grand Canal. (B) 

EUROPEAN CHARM 


ENGLAND 

London 

2 

North Sea 

HOLLAND 

Volendam 

2 

Amsterdam 

▼ 

GERMANY 

DAY 8 VENICE. (Sun.) 

Enter in style by PRIVATE BOAT and meet your Local Guide. Highlights 

of your walking tour are ST. MARK’S SQUARE and the byzantine 

basilica, the Clock Tower, lavish DOGES’ PALACE and the BRIDGE OF 

SIGHS. Also watch a skilled GLASSBLOWER fashion delicate objects in 

an age-old traditional manner. Then, enjoy Venice at your own pace or 

join an optional gondola ride. (B,D) 

DAY 9 VENICE–LAKE MAGGIORE–ZERMATT, SWITZERLAND. (Mon.) 

A comfortable drive to the Italian-Swiss Lake District. In elegant Stresa 

at Lake Maggiore, an optional boat ride to enchanting Isola Bella can 

be arranged before crossing lofty Simplon Pass into the Swiss Valais, 

an area renowned for its excellent wines and great mountain resorts. To 

reach the most famous of them, leave the coach behind in Täsch and 

board a MOUNTAIN TRAIN to climb the last few miles up to Zermatt, a 

picturesque cluster of rustic chalets beneath the Matterhorn. (B,D) 

DAY 10 ZERMATT–MONTREUX. (Tue.) 

Morning at leisure. A suggestion: ride Europe’s highest rack railway to 

10,272-foot Gornergrat for a breathtaking panoramic view of the Alps. 

Next, motor through the vineyards and apricot groves of the lower Rhône 

Valley and arrive at Lake Geneva in Montreux, of festival fame. (B,D) 

▼ 

Paris 2 

Versailles 

Burgundy 

Fontainebleau 

Forest 

FRANCE 

Rhine River 

Heidelberg 

1 

Rothenburg 

Romantic 

Road 

Munich 

Oberammergau Area 

Neuschwanstein 2 

AUSTRIA 

SWITZERLAND Tyrol Innsbruck 

Montreux 

Brenner Pass 

Lausanne 1 Rhône Valley 

Dolomites 

Simplon Pass 

Cortina 

1 

1 Lake Maggiore d’Ampezzo 

Zermatt 

Lombardy 

Conegliano 

ITALY 

2 Venice 

DAY 11 MONTREUX–LAUSANNE–PARIS, FRANCE. (Wed.) 

Drive along the coastline of Lake Geneva, the “Swiss Riviera,” to Lausanne, 

home to the International Olympic Committee. Here, board the high-speed 

TGV TRAIN to Paris. On arrival, sightseeing with a Local Guide features the 

most renowned sites: the Opéra, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysées, and 

more. For a bird’s-eye view, take the elevator to the second floor of Paris’ 

most iconic landmark: the EIFFEL TOWER. This evening, you may wish to 

try out local specialties at one of Paris’ lively restaurants. (B) 

DAY 12 AT LEISURE IN PARIS. (Thu.) 

Another day to enjoy what this extraordinary metropolis has to offer. To 

enhance your stay, choose from our list of optional excursions: the magnificent 

Louvre Museum with the Mona Lisa, and the lavish baroque Palace and 

Gardens of Versailles, built by the Sun King, Louis XIV. Tonight, dinner and a 

lively cabaret show at one of Paris’ nightclubs might just be the ticket! (B) 




TOUR HBT 15 DAYS 


ENGLAND. (Fri.) 


EUROSTAR TRAIN to 

London, arriving in the afternoon. (B) 


Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the most famous landmarks, a 

visit to ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL, and the Changing of the Guard, if held. 

Optional afternoon excursions to Windsor Castle or the Tower of London are 

available. And tonight, maybe a leisurely cruise on the Thames River? (B) 




Your hotel is the Park Plaza Waterloo (SF). 


LOCAL FAVORITE VISIT ETTAL’S 14TH-CENTURY BENEDICTINE 

ABBEY AND TASTE THE LIQUOR PRODUCED BY THE RESIDENT MONKS 

TOURS HB AND HBT DATES & PRICES 


HB: 13 days from Amsterdam to Paris 

HBT: 15 days from Amsterdam to London 

Start 

Amsterdam* 

TOUR HB 

End 

Paris 

Land 

Only 

TOUR HBT 

End 

London 

Land 

Only 

0416 Sun 16 Apr 28 Apr 3519 30 Apr 4049 

0423 Sun 23 Apr 05 May 3549 07 May 4079 

0430 Sun 30 Apr 12 May 3549 14 May 4079 

0507 Sun 07 May 19 May 3549 21 May 4079 

0514 Sun 14 May 26 May 3549 28 May 4079 

0521 Sun 21 May 02 Jun 3549 04 Jun 4079 

0528 Sun 28 May 09 Jun 3549 11 Jun 4079 

0604 Sun 04 Jun 16 Jun 3549 18 Jun 4079 

0611 Sun 11 Jun 23 Jun 3549 25 Jun 4079 

0618 Sun 18 Jun 30 Jun 3549 02 Jul 4079 

0625 Sun 25 Jun 07 Jul 3549 09 Jul 4079 

0702 Sun 02 Jul 14 Jul 3549 16 Jul 4079 

*Dates & Prices above do not include international air 

travel. When planning your trip, allow one extra day 

before tour date for travel between the USA and Europe. 


Single room supplement: HB $772; HBT $1030 

Triple room reduction per person: HB $104; HBT $118 



in twin $93-$233, 


Departure 

Number 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Amsterdam* 

TOUR HB 

End 

Paris 

0709 Sun 09 Jul 21 Jul 3549 23 Jul 4079 

0716 Sun 16 Jul 28 Jul 3549 30 Jul 4079 

0723 Sun 23 Jul 04 Aug 3549 06 Aug 4079 

0730 Sun 30 Jul 11 Aug 3549 13 Aug 4079 

0806 Sun 06 Aug 18 Aug 3549 20 Aug 4079 

0813 Sun 13 Aug 25 Aug 3549 27 Aug 4079 

0820 Sun 20 Aug 01 Sep 3549 03 Sep 4079 

0827 Sun 27 Aug 08 Sep 3549 10 Sep 4079 

0903 Sun 03 Sep 15 Sep 3549 17 Sep 4079 

0910 Sun 10 Sep 22 Sep 3549 24 Sep 4079 

0917 Sun 17 Sep 29 Sep 3549 01 Oct 4079 

0924 Sun 24 Sep 06 Oct 3519 08 Oct 4049 



in twin $122-$326, 


Land 

Only 



in twin $149-$221, 





TOUR HBT 

End 

London 

Land 

Only 


CONTINENTAL 

INTRODUCTION 14 DAYS 












42 



PARIS Welcome dinner at a local restaurant, followed by 

River cruise; guided sightseeing, ascend the Eiffel Tower 

a Seine 

LUCERNE Walking tour including the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge 


FLORENCE A special dinner at Finisterrae restaurant; guided 

sightseeing, visit Michelangelo’s David and Signoria Square 

ROME Guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, 

St. Peter’s Square and Basilica and the Colosseum 

FERRARA Walk along Este Castle to the cathedral 

VENICE Private boat ride; guided walking tour, visit St. Mark’s Square, 

Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblower demonstration 


MUNICH Visit Marienplatz and the famous Hofbräuhaus; 

orientation drive including the Olympic Stadium 


RHINE CRUISE 

AMSTERDAM Guided sightseeing and a canal cruise; visit a major 

diamond center 

■ HOTELS PARIS Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel (F), LUCERNE 

Ameron Flora (F), LUGANO Novotel Lugano Paradiso (F) or De La 

Paix (F), FLORENCE AC Firenze by Marriott (F), ROME Crowne Plaza 

St. Peter’s (SF), VENICE Antony (F) at Mestre, MUNICH Holiday Inn 

Munich City Centre (F), RHINELAND NH Bingen (F) at Bingen am 

Rhein, AMSTERDAM Room Mate Aitana (SF) 


with wine, including special dinners in Paris and Florence 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; Seine River cruise; private boat 

ride in Venice; Rhine River cruise; canal cruise in Amsterdam; 

high-speed Eurostar train (Tour HYT) 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Paris, Amsterdam, London 

■ EXTEND YOUR VACATION to London (Tour HYT) 





NOTES Departure 1216 Christmas Eve in Venice including dinner 

with wine. 

For operational reasons, slight schedule changes for the Paris 


LOCAL FAVORITE GET A MAGICAL VIEW OF PARIS FROM THE 

WATER ON A ROMANTIC CRUISE ALONG THE SEINE 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE. (Sat.) 

Welcome to Paris! At 5.30 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling 

companions and leave the hotel for a special welcome dinner with wine, 

followed by a CRUISE on the Seine River for a first impression of 

this splendid city. (D) 

DAY 2 PARIS. (Sun.) 

In the morning, an optional excursion is available to the lavish Palace 

and Gardens of Versailles. Guided sightseeing features Paris’ main 

highlights, such as the Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, Champs-Elysées, and 

more. For a panoramic view, take the elevator to the second floor of 

the EIFFEL TOWER. Tonight, you may wish to join the optional dinner 

and show at the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret as a proper au revoir, 

Paris. (B) 

DAY 3 PARIS–LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND. (Mon.) 

Drive past Fontainebleau Forest and enter Burgundy. Enjoy views 

of impressive castles and vineyards on your way to the Swiss Alps. 

In picturesque Lucerne, admire Thorwaldsen’s emotional LION 

MONUMENT, dedicated to the fallen Swiss Guards who protected the 

Royal House of France at the time of the French Revolution, then walk 

through the Old Town and cross the famous covered CHAPEL BRIDGE 

to the Jesuit Church. (B,D) 

DAY 4 LUCERNE–LUGANO. (Tue.) 

Morning at leisure. Why not climb Mount Pilatus? Later, admire the 

towering majesty of the Swiss Alps and St. Gotthard on the way to 

subtropical Lugano in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. To truly 

appreciate splendid Lake Lugano, an exciting optional boat cruise is 

available, followed by dinner at a traditional “grotto” restaurant. (B) 

DAY 5 LUGANO–PISA, ITALY–FLORENCE. (Wed.) 

Pass the commercial capital of Milan and turn towards the 

Mediterranean Sea. Arrive in Pisa, and marvel at its amazing Leaning 

Tower. In nearby Florence, enjoy time to explore the many gold and 

leather shops on Piazza Santa Croce before joining your special 

dinner with Tuscan specialties and wine at Finisterrae restaurant. (B,D) 

DAY 6 FLORENCE–ROME. (Thu.) 

Your guided walking tour features a visit to Michelangelo’s celebrated 

David in the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS. Also admire the magnificent 

cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gate of 

Paradise,” and visit sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE. Continue 

to the “Eternal City.” (B) 

DAY 7 ROME. (Fri.) 


VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL with Michelangelo’s ceiling 

paintings and The Last Judgment, and monumental ST. PETER’S 

SQUARE and BASILICA to admire Michelangelo’s Pietà. Then, drive 

to the Roman Forum and visit the amazing COLOSSEUM, where

gladiators once fought. For those who wish to see it all, an optional 

walking tour with Local Guide is available to further explore famous sites, 

like the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and more. (B) 

DAY 8 ROME–FERRARA–VENICE. (Sat.) 

In Ferrara, walk through impressive Este Castle to the marble cathedral 

and browse the attractive little shops. Tonight, in Venice, why not try out 

local specialties at one of the city’s fine restaurants? (B) 

DAY 9 VENICE. (Sun.) 

Enter Venice in style by PRIVATE BOAT. Highlights of your walking tour 

with a Local Guide are ST. MARK’S SQUARE and its basilica, lavish 

DOGES’ PALACE and the BRIDGE OF SIGHS. Enjoy a GLASSBLOWER 

DEMONSTRATION. Afternoon at leisure; you may wish to join an 

optional gondola serenade. (B,D) 

DAY 10 VENICE–INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA–MUNICH, GERMANY. (Mon.) 

Cross spectacular Brenner Pass and head through the Tyrolean Alps to 

Innsbruck, where a pleasant stroll through quaint medieval lanes takes 

you to Emperor Maximilian’s GOLDEN ROOF. Continue to Munich, 

Germany’s “Secret Capital,” and visit MARIENPLATZ with its Old and 

New Town Halls. Highlight is a visit to the famous HOFBRÄUHAUS, 

dating back to 1589. Free time for dinner before going to your hotel. (B) 

DAY 11 MUNICH–ROTHENBURG–RHINELAND. (Tue.) 

Marvel at the Olympic Stadium and its 1,000-foot-high Olympic Tower. 

Continue through the Swabian Jura and part of the Romantic Road to 

picturesque Rothenburg for a walk through this walled town, famous for 

Christmas ornaments. (B,D) 

DAY 12 RHINELAND–AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND. (Wed.) 

Admire castle-crested hills and terraced vineyards during a scenic 

RHINE CRUISE. Then, a comfortable drive brings you to Amsterdam, 

capital of Holland. (B,D) 

DAY 13 AMSTERDAM. (Thu.) 


such as the Royal Palace, Mint Tower, the original Heineken Brewery, 





by dinner in the pretty fishing village of Volendam—the best way to say 

tot ziens to Holland. (B) 

DAY 14 AMSTERDAM. (Fri.) 



TOUR HYT 16 DAYS 


DAY 14 AMSTERDAM– 

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM–LONDON, 


Transfer to Brussels, where you 

will board the EUROSTAR TRAIN 

to London, arriving in the late 



Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the most famous landmarks, a 

visit to ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL, and the Changing of the Guard, if held. 

Optional excursions are available. (B) 




Your hotel is the Park Plaza Waterloo (SF) or Park Plaza Westminster 

Bridge (SF). 

CONTINENTAL INTRODUCTION 


ENGLAND 

London 2 

English Channel 

Versailles 

FRANCE 

North Sea 

▼ 

Brussels 

BELGIUM 

▼ 

Burgundy 

HOLLAND 

Volendam 

2 Amsterdam 

2 Paris 

Fontainebleau Forest 


GERMANY 

Rhine Cruise 

1 Lucerne 

SWITZERLAND 

St. Gotthard 

Lugano 1 

Lombardy 

1 Rhineland 

Rothenburg 

Romantic Road 

ITALY 

TOURS HY AND HYT DATES & PRICES 


HY: 14 days from Paris to Amsterdam 

HYT: 16 days from Paris to London 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Paris* 

TOUR HY 

End Land 

Amsterdam Only 

TOUR HYT 

End 

London 

Land 

Only 

0107 Sat 07 Jan 20 Jan 3039 22 Jan 3499 

0204 Sat 04 Feb 17 Feb 3039 19 Feb 3499 

0304 Sat 04 Mar 17 Mar 3039 19 Mar 3499 

0318 Sat 18 Mar 31 Mar 3039 02 Apr 3499 

0325 Sat 25 Mar 07 Apr 3559 09 Apr 4049 


0408 Sat 08 Apr 21 Apr 3559 23 Apr 4049 

0415 Sat 15 Apr 28 Apr 3559 30 Apr 4049 

0422 Sat 22 Apr 05 May 3559 07 May 4049 

0429 Sat 29 Apr 12 May 3559 14 May 4049 

0506 Sat 06 May 19 May 3559 21 May 4049 

0513 Sat 13 May 26 May 3559 28 May 4049 

0520 Sat 20 May 02 Jun 3559 04 Jun 4049 

0527 Sat 27 May 09 Jun 3559 11 Jun 4049 

0603 Sat 03 Jun 16 Jun 3559 18 Jun 4049 

0610 Sat 10 Jun 23 Jun 3559 25 Jun 4049 

0617 Sat 17 Jun 30 Jun 3559 02 Jul 4049 

0624 Sat 24 Jun 07 Jul 3559 09 Jul 4049 


0708 Sat 08 Jul 21 Jul 3559 23 Jul 4049 

0715 Sat 15 Jul 28 Jul 3559 30 Jul 4049 

0722 Sat 22 Jul 04 Aug 3559 06 Aug 4049 




and Europe. 


Single room supplement: HY $837; HYT $1090 

No triple room reduction. 




Departure 

Number 

1 Munich 

AUSTRIA 

Innsbruck 

Brenner Pass 

Ferrara 

Venice 

Adriatic Sea 

Pisa 1 

Florence Tuscany 

Start 

Paris* 

TOUR HY 




2 

End Land 

Amsterdam Only 

2 Rome 

TOUR HYT 

End 

London 

0729 Sat 29 Jul 11 Aug 3559 13 Aug 4049 

0805 Sat 05 Aug 18 Aug 3559 20 Aug 4049 

0812 Sat 12 Aug 25 Aug 3559 27 Aug 4049 

0819 Sat 19 Aug 01 Sep 3559 03 Sep 4049 

0826 Sat 26 Aug 08 Sep 3559 10 Sep 4049 

0902 Sat 02 Sep 15 Sep 3559 17 Sep 4049 

0909 Sat 09 Sep 22 Sep 3559 24 Sep 4049 

0916 Sat 16 Sep 29 Sep 3559 01 Oct 4049 

0923 Sat 23 Sep 06 Oct 3559 08 Oct 4049 

0930 Sat 30 Sep 13 Oct 3559 15 Oct 4049 

1007 Sat 07 Oct 20 Oct 3559 22 Oct 4049 

1104 Sat 04 Nov 17 Nov 3149 19 Nov 3499 

1118 Sat 18 Nov 01 Dec 3039 03 Dec 3499 

1202 Sat 02 Dec 15 Dec 3039 17 Dec 3499 

1216 Sat 16 Dec 29 Dec 3219 31 Dec 3499 


0203 Sat 03 Feb 16 Feb 3069 18 Feb 3529 

0303 Sat 03 Mar 16 Mar 3069 18 Mar 3529 

0317 Sat 17 Mar 30 Mar 3069 01 Apr 3529 

0324 Sat 24 Mar 06 Apr 3479 08 Apr 3939 

0331 Sat 31 Mar 13 Apr 3479 15 Apr 3939 









September 2017 

Land 

Only 


EUROPEAN TAPESTRY 14 DAYS 












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AMSTERDAM Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing and a canal 

cruise; visit a major diamond center 

RHINE CRUISE 

HEIDELBERG Take pictures of the castle; 

Kulturbrauerei Heidelberg 

BLACK FOREST Hear about the art of woodcarving 

RHINE FALLS 

enjoy a beer at the 


Chapel Bridge 

VADUZ Visit the capital of Liechtenstein 



demonstration; a special dinner at Rossopomodoro restaurant 

ROME Guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine 

Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica and the Colosseum 




MONTE CARLO 

Orientation drive and overnight stay 

NICE Drive along the Promenade des Anglais 

LYON Panoramic view from Fourvière Hill 

PARIS Guided sightseeing; ascend the Eiffel Tower 

■ HOTELS AMSTERDAM Ramada Apollo Amsterdam Center (F), 

RHINELAND Leonardo (F) at Karlsruhe, LUCERNE Astoria (F), INNSBRUCK 

Grauer Baer (F), VENICE Antony (F) at Mestre, ROME Crowne Plaza St. 

Peter’s (SF), FLORENCE Starhotels Michelangelo (SF), MONTE CARLO 

Riviera Marriott La Porte de Monaco (SF) at Cap d’Ail, LYON Mercure 

Château Perrache (F), PARIS Catalogne Paris Gare Montparnasse (F) 



dinner in Venice 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; canal cruise in Amsterdam; 

Rhine River cruise; private boat ride in Venice; high-speed Eurostar 

train (Tour HAT) 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Amsterdam, Paris, London 

■ EXTEND YOUR VACATION to London (Tour HAT) 







LOCAL FAVORITE SPEND A NIGHT IN ENCHANTING MONTE CARLO, 

WHERE A SPECIAL ORIENTATION DRIVE REVEALS JUST WHAT MAKES THE 

PRINCIPALITY OF MONACO SO SPECIAL 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND. (Sat.) 

Welcome to Amsterdam! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling 


DAY 2 AMSTERDAM. (Sun.) 


like the Royal Palace, Mint Tower, the original Heineken Brewery, 





by dinner in the pretty fishing village of Volendam. (B) 

DAY 3 AMSTERDAM–HEIDELBERG, GERMANY–RHINELAND. (Mon.) 

On the way to Germany, pass the Dutch region best known as 

the locale of A Bridge Too Far. Highlight of the day is a romantic 

RHINE CRUISE past castle-crested cliffs, terraced vineyards, and 

half-timbered towns. Stop in Heidelberg and take pictures of the 

famous red-walled castle ruins. Then, enjoy a beer at the famous 

Kulturbrauerei Heidelberg. (B,D) 

DAY 4 RHINELAND–BLACK FOREST–RHINE FALLS, SWITZERLAND– 

LUCERNE. (Tue.) 

Stop in the lush valleys and pine-clad hills of the BLACK FOREST, 

renowned for its cuckoo clocks, hear about the art of WOODCARVING 

from a local woodcarver, Adolf Herr, and enjoy a taste of traditional fruit 

wine. On the Swiss border, admire the thundering RHINE FALLS, then 

continue to picturesque Lucerne. Tonight is your chance to enjoy an 

optional Swiss folklore party. (B) 

DAY 5 LUCERNE–VADUZ, LIECHTENSTEIN–INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA. (Wed.) 

Admire Thorwaldsen’s LION MONUMENT, walk through the Old Town, and 

cross the famous covered CHAPEL BRIDGE to the Jesuit Church. Time 

to shop for Swiss watches or climb lofty Mount Pilatus. On your way to 

Austria, stop in the Principality of Liechtenstein, then, drive through Austria’s 

most famous ski area and enter Tyrol. In Innsbruck, walk through the Old 

Town and take pictures of Emperor Maximilian’s GOLDEN ROOF. (B,D) 

DAY 6 INNSBRUCK–VENICE, ITALY. (Thu.) 

Cross spectacular Brenner Pass to Italy. Enter Venice in style by 

PRIVATE BOAT to ST. MARK’S SQUARE and admire the byzantine 

basilica, lavish Doges’ Palace with its Bridge of Sighs, and watch skilled 

GLASSBLOWERS fashion their delicate objects. You may wish to join 

an optional gondola ride, and later, a special dinner with wine awaits 

you at Rossopomodoro restaurant. (B,D) 

DAY 7 VENICE–ROME. (Fri.) 

A scenic drive across the Apennine Hills and through vine- and oliveclad 

Tuscany brings you to the “Eternal City.” (B) 




paintings and The Last Judgment, and monumental ST. PETER’S

SQUARE and BASILICA to admire Michelangelo’s Pietà. Then, drive to 

the Roman Forum and visit the amazing COLOSSEUM, where gladiators 

once fought. For those who wish to see it all, an optional walking tour 

with a Local Guide is available to further explore famous sites, like the 

Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and more. (B) 

DAY 9 ROME–FLORENCE. (Sun.) 

Arrive in Florence, where your guided walking tour features a visit to 

the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS with Michelangelo’s celebrated David. 

Admire the magnificent cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s 

heavy bronze “Gate of Paradise,” and visit sculpture-studded 

SIGNORIA SQUARE. End in PIAZZA SANTA CROCE with time to shop 

for gold and leather. (B) 

DAY 10 FLORENCE–PISA–MONTE CARLO, MONACO. (Mon.) 

In Pisa, marvel at the amazing Leaning Tower, 180 feet high and 12 feet 

out of the perpendicular. Then, follow the Italian Riviera and arrive in 

Monte Carlo for an orientation drive and your overnight stay. Tonight, 

you may wish to join an exciting optional excursion to see the palace 

and the church that houses the tombs of the rulers of Monaco, have 

dinner, and visit the casino. (B) 

DAY 11 MONTE CARLO–NICE, FRANCE–LYON. (Tue.) 

Join the panoramic Moyenne Corniche, with spectacular views to 

Nice as you drive along the famous Promenade des Anglais. Then, 

turn north along the scenic Route du Soleil on your way to Lyon, 

former capital of the Gaules. Enjoy a panoramic view of the Old Town, 

beautifully located between the Rhône and the Saône Rivers, from 

FOURVIÈRE HILL. (B,D) 

DAY 12 LYON–PARIS. (Wed.) 

A smooth drive through Burgundy, with its vineyards, impressive castles, 

and views of Fontainebleau Forest, brings you to Paris, “City of Light.” An 

optional excursion is available to the magnificent Louvre Museum to see 

the Mona Lisa; tonight, you may wish to join an exciting optional evening at 

one of Paris’ lively cabarets! (B) 



admire its most renowned sites: the Opéra, Arc de Triomphe, Champs- 

Elysées, and more. For a bird’s-eye view, take the elevator to the second 

floor of Paris’ most iconic landmark, the EIFFEL TOWER. Choose from 

our optional excursions to the lavish baroque Palace and Gardens of 

Versailles, and in the evening, a Seine cruise with dinner at one of Paris’ 

lively restaurants to say au revoir, Paris. (B) 




TOUR HAT 16 DAYS 





EUROSTAR TRAIN to 

London, arriving in the afternoon. (B) 


Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the most famous landmarks, 

a visit to ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL, and the Changing of the Guard, if 

held. Optional afternoon excursions to Windsor Castle or the Tower 

of London are available. And tonight, maybe a leisurely cruise on the 

Thames River? (B) 




Your hotel is the Park Plaza Waterloo (SF) or Park Plaza Westminster 

Bridge (SF). 

EUROPEAN TAPESTRY 


ENGLAND 

London 

2 

English 

Channel 

Paris 

▼ 

Versailles 

Burgundy 

North Sea 

Picardy 

2 

Lyon 1 

Provence 

FRANCE 

HOLLAND 

Volendam 

2 Amsterdam 

▼ 


Rhine Falls 

Rhine River 

Heidelberg 

1 Rhineland 

GERMANY 

Black Forest 

Lucerne 1 

SWITZERLAND Vaduz 

Nice 

1 

Monte 

Carlo 

LIECHTENSTEIN 

ITALY 

TOURS HA AND HAT DATES & PRICES 


HA: 14 days from Amsterdam to Paris 

HAT: 16 days from Amsterdam to London 

Departure 

Start 

Number Amsterdam* 

TOUR HA 

End 

Paris 

Land 

Only 

TOUR HAT 

End 

London 

Land 

Only 

0415 Sat 15 Apr 28 Apr 3399 30 Apr 3929 

0422 Sat 22 Apr 05 May 3429 07 May 3959 

0429 Sat 29 Apr 12 May 3429 14 May 3959 

0506 Sat 06 May 19 May 3429 21 May 3959 

0513 Sat 13 May 26 May 3429 28 May 3959 

0520 Sat 20 May 02 Jun 3429 04 Jun 3959 

0527 Sat 27 May 09 Jun 3429 11 Jun 3959 

0603 Sat 03 Jun 16 Jun 3429 18 Jun 3959 

0610 Sat 10 Jun 23 Jun 3429 25 Jun 3959 

0617 Sat 17 Jun 30 Jun 3429 02 Jul 3959 

0624 Sat 24 Jun 07 Jul 3429 09 Jul 3959 


0708 Sat 08 Jul 21 Jul 3429 23 Jul 3959 




and Europe. 



HA $925; HAT $1183 


HA $27; HAT $41 

Departure 

Start 

Number Amsterdam* 

1 Innsbruck 

Tyrol 

Brenner Pass 

Apennines 

Florence 

Pisa 1 

TOUR HA 

End 

Paris 

Land 

Only 




Venice 

1 










AUSTRIA 

Adriatic 

Sea 

2 Rome 

TOUR HAT 

End 

London 

Land 

Only 

0715 Sat 15 Jul 28 Jul 3429 30 Jul 3959 

0722 Sat 22 Jul 04 Aug 3429 06 Aug 3959 

0729 Sat 29 Jul 11 Aug 3429 13 Aug 3959 

0805 Sat 05 Aug 18 Aug 3429 20 Aug 3959 

0812 Sat 12 Aug 25 Aug 3429 27 Aug 3959 


0826 Sat 26 Aug 08 Sep 3429 10 Sep 3959 

0902 Sat 02 Sep 15 Sep 3429 17 Sep 3959 

0909 Sat 09 Sep 22 Sep 3429 24 Sep 3959 

0916 Sat 16 Sep 29 Sep 3429 01 Oct 3959 

0923 Sat 23 Sep 06 Oct 3429 08 Oct 3959 

0930 Sat 30 Sep 13 Oct 3429 15 Oct 3959 

1007 Sat 07 Oct 20 Oct 3399 22 Oct 3929 


TRADITIONAL GRAND 

EUROPEAN 21 DAYS 

















BRUSSELS Visit Grand’Place; enjoy a beer at a local café; 

welcome dinner 

AMSTERDAM Canal cruise; visit a major diamond center 

RHINE CRUISE; RÜDESHEIM Wine tasting and dinner 

BLACK FOREST Hear about the art of woodcarving 

RHINE FALLS; LUCERNE Walking tour including the Lion Monument 

& Chapel Bridge; VADUZ Visit the capital of Liechtenstein 

INNSBRUCK Walk to the Golden Roof 

MUNICH Orientation drive featuring the Olympic Stadium and a 

visit to Marienplatz 

SALZBURG Guided walking tour, visit Mirabell Gardens and Residenz 

Square; VIENNA Guided sightseeing, visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral 

VENICE Private boat ride; guided walking tour, visit St. Mark’s Square and 

Basilica, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblower demonstration 

CHIANTI HILLS Overnight stay, a special dinner with wine; ASSISI Visit 

St. Francis’ Basilica; ROME Guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums 

and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum; 


Signoria Square; PISA Marvel at the legendary Leaning Tower 

ÈZE Visit a perfume factory; AVIGNON Walk through the Old Town, see 

the Palace of the Popes; LYON Orientation drive through the Old Town, 

see the Murales; PARIS Guided sightseeing; Seine River cruise; a 

special farewell dinner at a local restaurant; and ascend the Eiffel Tower 

■ HOTELS LONDON Park Plaza Waterloo (SF) or Hilton London 

Metropole (SF), BRUSSELS Radisson Blu Royal (D), AMSTERDAM 

Novotel Amsterdam City (F), RHINELAND Mercure Wiesbaden City (F) 

at Wiesbaden, LUCERNE Grand Hotel Europe (F), MUNICH Holiday Inn 

Munich City Centre (F), VIENNA Hilton Vienna Danube Waterfront (SF), 

VENICE Antony (F) at Mestre, CHIANTI HILLS Compagnie des Hotels 

Radda (F) at Radda in Chianti, ROME Crowne Plaza St. Peter’s (SF), 

TUSCANY Croce di Malta (F) at Montecatini, NICE Aston La Scala (F), 

LYON Mercure Lyon Lumière (F), PARIS Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel (F) 


with wine, including a welcome dinner in Brussels, special dinners in 

Rüdesheim and in Chianti Hills, and a farewell dinner in Paris 


cruise in Amsterdam; Rhine River cruise; private boat ride in Venice; 

Seine River cruise in Paris 


■ FREE WI-FI available on your motorcoach and in most hotel lobbies 



■ EXTEND YOUR VACATION to London (Tour HSL) 







AMSTERDAM CANAL CRUISE 

46

TRADITIONAL GRAND EUROPEAN 


ENGLAND 

London 

1 2 

▼ 

North Sea 

HOLLAND 

Volendam 

1 Amsterdam 

GERMANY 

English 

Channel 

Paris 

FRANCE 

Picardy 

▼ 

Versailles 

2 

Burgundy 

1 

Brussels 

BELGIUM 

Fontainebleau 

Forest 

Lyon 1 

Rhine River 

Rüdesheim 

1 Rhineland 

Black 

Forest Munich 

Salzburg 

1 

Rhine Falls 

Innsbruck 

Vaduz 

Lucerne 

AUSTRIA 

2 

SWITZERLAND 

LIECHTENSTEIN 

ITALY 

1 Venice 

Carinthia 

Vienna 

2 

Semmering 

Pass 

LOCAL FAVORITE ENJOY AN EXCLUSIVE 

WINE TASTING AT RÜDESHEIM’S FAMED BREUER’S 

RÜDESHEIMER SCHLOSS 

Provence 

Avignon 

St. Paul 

de Vence 

Èze 

2 Monte 

Nice Carlo 


Apennines 

Tuscany Adriatic Sea 

Pisa 1 1 Chianti Hills 

Florence 

Assisi 

2 Rome 






landmarks: the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben beside the Thames 

River, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall’s mounted horseguards and the 


Palace. Visit ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL and see the Changing of the 

Guard, if held. (B) 

DAY 3 LONDON–BRUSSELS, BELGIUM. (Tue.) 

Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and board the highspeed 

EUROSTAR TRAIN to Brussels. Walk to the GRAND’PLACE and 

admire its baroque guild houses and the gothic Town Hall. You cannot 

leave Brussels without rubbing the statue of Everard t’ Serclaes, a 

14th-century hero, for good luck, and taking pictures of the tiny but 

world-famous statue of Manneken Pis. Then, enjoy a beer at a local 

café. A welcome dinner with wine awaits you at your hotel. (B,D) 

DAY 4 BRUSSELS–AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND. (Wed.) 

In Amsterdam, enjoy a CANAL CRUISE, the best way to see the 700-yearold 

capital, and visit a major DIAMOND CENTER. Later, maybe join an 

optional excursion to visit a cheese farm, a clog maker, a working windmill, 

and the pretty fishing village of Volendam at the former Zuiderzee. (B,D) 

DAY 5 AMSTERDAM–RÜDESHEIM, GERMANY–RHINELAND. (Thu.) 

On the way to Germany, pass the Dutch region best known as the locale 

of A Bridge Too Far. Highlight of the day is a romantic RHINE CRUISE 

past castle-crested cliffs, terraced vineyards, and half-timbered towns. 

Stop in Rüdesheim, capital of Riesling wine country, and enjoy a WINE 

TASTING at Breuer’s Rüdesheimer Schloss, followed by dinner with local 

specialties, before going to your hotel. (B,D) 

DAY 6 RHINELAND–BLACK FOREST–RHINE FALLS, SWITZERLAND– 

LUCERNE. (Fri.) 

Stop in the BLACK FOREST, renowned for its cuckoo clocks. Hear 

about the art of WOODCARVING from a local woodcarver, Adolf Herr, 

and enjoy a taste of the traditional fruit wine. On the Swiss border, take 

photos of the thundering RHINE FALLS, and continue to picturesque 

Lucerne. This evening, you may wish to sign up for a folklore party with 

yodeling and alphorn blowing. (B) 

DAY 7 LUCERNE. (Sat.) 

During your walking tour, admire the emotional LION MONUMENT, 

dedicated to the fallen Swiss Guards who protected the Royal House 

of France during the French Revolution, and cross the famous covered 

CHAPEL BRIDGE to the Jesuit Church. Afterwards, shop for Swiss 

watches, knives, or chocolate, and why not join an optional excursion to 

Mount Pilatus? (B,D) 

DAY 8 LUCERNE–VADUZ, LIECHTENSTEIN–INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA– 

MUNICH, GERMANY. (Sun.) 

A short stop in Vaduz, capital of the pocket-sized Principality of 

Liechtenstein. Next, a spectacular drive through the Tyrolean Alps to 

Innsbruck, capital of Tyrol. Walk through its quaint streets and take 

pictures of Emperor Maximilian’s GOLDEN ROOF before continuing 

to Munich. Your orientation drive features Munich’s most famous 

landmarks: the Olympic Stadium and 1,000-foot-high Olympic Tower. 

Also visit MARIENPLATZ with its Old and New Town Halls and you may 

wish to try a Stein of beer at the famous Hofbräuhaus, Munich’s most 

famous beer hall, dating back to 1589. (B) 

DAY 9 MUNICH–SALZBURG, AUSTRIA–VIENNA. (Mon.) 

Arrive in Salzburg and follow your Local Guide for a pleasant stroll 

through the historic center. Admire exquisite MIRABELL GARDENS, 

the Great Festival Hall, St. Peter’s Monastery, and magnificent 

RESIDENZ SQUARE, where some scenes of The Sound of Music movie 


LUCERNE’S LION MONUMENT 

LOCAL FAVORITE DINNER WITH LOCAL WINE AWAITS DURING A 

MEMORABLE OVERNIGHT IN TUSCANY’S BREATHTAKING CHIANTI HILLS, 

SURROUNDED BY VINEYARDS, OLIVE GROVES, AND CHARMING STONE VILLAGES 

were filmed. See Mozart’s birthplace in the charming Getreidegasse 

and browse through the downtown market. Next, pass the lovely 

Salzkammergut Lake District, also famous from the same movie, and 

along the Danube Valley to Vienna, proud capital of Austria. (B) 

DAY 10 VIENNA. (Tue.) 

Guided sightseeing features the State Opera House, the Jewish 

quarter, HELDENPLATZ, a stop at the Hofburg Palace, and a visit to 

ST. STEPHEN’S CATHEDRAL. To make the most of your stay, you may 

wish to join an optional excursion to magnificent Schönbrunn Palace 

and later, why not enjoy an optional evening concert at one of Vienna’s 

famous concert halls? (B) 

DAY 11 VIENNA–VENICE, ITALY. (Wed.) 

Journey across scenic Semmering Pass and through the loveliest 

parts of Austria to Italy and the Adriatic Sea. Arrive in Venice, the 

city of romantics. Tonight, consider an optional evening featuring an 

exciting water-taxi ride along the Grand Canal, followed by dinner, 

Venetian style. (B) 

DAY 12 VENICE–CHIANTI HILLS. (Thu.) 

Enter in style by PRIVATE BOAT and meet your Local Guide. Highlights 

of your walking tour are ST. MARK’S SQUARE and its BASILICA, 

lavish DOGES’ PALACE and the BRIDGE OF SIGHS. Also included 

is a GLASSBLOWER DEMONSTRATION. An optional gondola ride 

is available. Then, enter Tuscany and enjoy a highlight stay in the 

Chianti Hills and a special dinner with local wine. (B,D) 

DAY 13 CHIANTI HILLS–ASSISI–ROME. (Fri.) 

Through the Apennine Mountains to peaceful Assisi. Visit ST. FRANCIS’ 

BASILICA, the hub of a religious order devoted to the ideals of humanity, 

forgiveness, simplicity, and love for all God’s creatures. Then, continue 

to the “Eternal City.” (B) 







fought. For those who wish to see it all, an optional walking tour with 

Local Guide is available to further explore famous sites, like the Spanish 

Steps, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and more. (B) 

LOCAL FAVORITE IN BRUSSELS, AFTER VISITING GRAND’PLACE, 

DISCOVER JUST WHAT MAKES BELGIAN BEER SO SPECIAL WHEN YOU 

TRY ONE AT A LOCAL CAFÉ 

48 

DAY 15 ROME–FLORENCE–TUSCANY. (Sun.) 

An easy morning drive to Florence, “Cradle of the Renaissance.” During 

your walking tour with a Local Guide, visit the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS 

with Michelangelo’s celebrated David. Admire the magnificent cathedral,

VIENNA’S PARLIAMENT 

Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gate of Paradise,” and 

visit sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE. Time to shop for leather 

goods and gold, for which the city is famous, before continuing to the 

resort town of Montecatini in Tuscany. (B,D) 

DAY 16 TUSCANY–PISA–ÈZE, FRANCE–NICE. (Mon.) 

In Pisa, marvel at its amazing Leaning Tower. Next, enjoy a spectacular 

drive along the Italian and French Rivieras towards France. Leave the 

highway for the panoramic Moyenne Corniche and visit one of the 

PERFUME FACTORIES for which the area is famous. This evening, you 

might want to sample some French cuisine. (B) 

DAY 17 AT LEISURE IN NICE. (Tue.) 

Full day to enjoy France’s most popular coast at your own pace. Exciting 

optional excursions are available to the picturesque artist village of 

St. Paul de Vence and to famous Monte Carlo. (B) 

DAY 18 NICE–AVIGNON–LYON. (Wed.) 

Stop in Avignon, the medieval residence of several popes and antipopes. 

Walk through the OLD TOWN, and admire the bridge of the popular song 

and the magnificent Palace of the Popes. Time to browse through the 

many shops for traditional Provençal products. Next is Lyon, France’s 

capital during Roman times. Enjoy an orientation drive through the OLD 

TOWN, beautifully situated between the Rhône and the Saône Rivers. 

Catch glimpses of the city’s fortifications, the cathedral on Fourvière 

Hill, and the MURALES, examples of trompe l’oeil, started by a group 

of students in the ‘70s with the aim to bring art to ordinary people, not 

confined to galleries or museums. (B,D) 

DAY 19 LYON–PARIS. (Thu.) 

Drive past the Burgundy vineyards and Fontainebleau Forest to Paris, 

the traditional climax of a European vacation. Sightseeing with a Local 

Guide includes the Opéra, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysées, and more. 

For a bird’s-eye view, take the elevator to the second floor of the EIFFEL 

TOWER. Tonight, dinner and show at the famous Moulin Rouge might be 

the ticket! (B) 


All day at leisure. Optional excursions are available to the magnificent 

Palace of Versailles and the famous Louvre Museum with the Mona Lisa. 

Tonight, enjoy a special farewell dinner with wine at a local restaurant, 

followed by a CRUISE on the Seine River, the proper way to say au 

revoir Paris. (B,D) 








TOUR HSL 22 DAYS 


TOURS HS AND HSL DATES & PRICES 


HS: 21 days from London to Paris 

HSL: 22 days from London to London 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

London* 

TOUR HS 

End 

Paris 

Land 

Only 

TOUR HSL 

End 

London 

Land 

Only 

0326 Sun 26 Mar 15 Apr 4929 16 Apr 5249 

0402 Sun 02 Apr 22 Apr 4929 23 Apr 5249 

0409 Sun 09 Apr 29 Apr 4929 30 Apr 5249 

0416 Sun 16 Apr 06 May 4929 07 May 5249 

0423 Sun 23 Apr 13 May 4929 14 May 5249 

0430 Sun 30 Apr 20 May 4929 21 May 5249 

0507 Sun 07 May 27 May 4999 28 May 5319 

0514 Sun 14 May 03 Jun 4999 04 Jun 5319 

0521 Sun 21 May 10 Jun 4999 11 Jun 5319 

0528 Sun 28 May 17 Jun 4999 18 Jun 5319 

0604 Sun 04 Jun 24 Jun 4999 25 Jun 5319 

0611 Sun 11 Jun 01 Jul 4999 02 Jul 5319 

0618 Sun 18 Jun 08 Jul 4999 09 Jul 5319 

0625 Sun 25 Jun 15 Jul 4999 16 Jul 5319 

0702 Sun 02 Jul 22 Jul 4999 23 Jul 5319 




and Europe. 



HS $1480; HSL $1546 


HS $91; HSL $96 



Board the high-speed EUROSTAR 

TRAIN to London, arriving in the 

afternoon. Why not take in a West 

End show tonight? (B) 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

London* 

TOUR HS 

End 

Paris 

Land 

Only 

0709 Sun 09 Jul 29 Jul 4999 30 Jul 5319 

0716 Sun 16 Jul 05 Aug 4999 06 Aug 5319 

0723 Sun 23 Jul 12 Aug 4999 13 Aug 5319 

0730 Sun 30 Jul 19 Aug 4999 20 Aug 5319 

0806 Sun 06 Aug 26 Aug 4999 27 Aug 5319 

0813 Sun 13 Aug 02 Sep 4999 03 Sep 5319 

0820 Sun 20 Aug 09 Sep 4999 10 Sep 5319 

0827 Sun 27 Aug 16 Sep 4999 17 Sep 5319 

0903 Sun 03 Sep 23 Sep 4999 24 Sep 5319 

0910 Sun 10 Sep 30 Sep 4999 01 Oct 5319 

0917 Sun 17 Sep 07 Oct 4999 08 Oct 5319 

0924 Sun 24 Sep 14 Oct 4999 15 Oct 5319 

1001 Sun 01 Oct 21 Oct 4999 22 Oct 5319 

1008 Sun 08 Oct 28 Oct 4929 29 Oct 5249 



in twin $149-$221, 




in twin $105-$241, 





TOUR HSL 

End 

London 

Land 

Only 


EUROPE IN DEPTH 31 DAYS 





the local flavor of your destination. Just look for the icon. 



LONDON Guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral 


BRUSSELS Visit Grand’Place; enjoy a waffle and beer tasting at a 

local café; welcome dinner 

AMSTERDAM Canal cruise; diamond center 

RHINE CRUISE; HEIDELBERG Take pictures of the castle 

BLACK FOREST Hear about the art of woodcarving; RHINE FALLS 

LUCERNE Walking tour including the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge 


INNSBRUCK Walk to the Golden Roof; SALZBURG A special 

dinner at Farmhouse Lenzenbauer; guided walking tour, visit Mirabell 

Gardens and Residenz Square; VIENNA Guided sightseeing, 

visit Heldenplatz and Cathedral Square; admire the unusual 

Hundertwasserhaus 

ZAGREB Guided sightseeing; visit the cathedral; LJUBLJANA Guided 

sightseeing, visit St. Nicholas’ Cathedral; POSTOJNA Visit the 

Postojna Caves by mini-train 

VENICE Private boat ride; guided walking tour, visit St. Mark’s 

Square & Basilica, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; 

glassblower demonstration; ASSISI Visit St. Francis’ Basilica 

SORRENTO Excursion along the Amalfi Coast to Positano, taste 

a glass of Limoncello; excursion to Capri, including jetfoil boat ride, 

funicular ride, and guided sightseeing; POMPEII Guided walking tour of 

the excavations; ROME Guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums 

and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum 

FLORENCE Guided walking tour, visit Signoria Square; see Ponte 

Vecchio; PISA Marvel at the legendary Leaning Tower 

ÈZE Visit a perfume factory; ARLES Walk to the Roman Amphitheater 

BARCELONA Guided sightseeing, visit the gothic quarter; take 

pictures of the Sagrada Familia Basilica; MADRID Guided sightseeing, 

visit the Prado Museum; BILBAO Visit the Guggenheim Museum 

BIARRITZ Orientation; BORDEAUX Orientation drive 

BORDEAUX–PARIS By high-speed TGV train (first-class); PARIS 

A special dinner at a local restaurant, ascend the Eiffel Tower 

and guided sightseeing 

■ HOTELS LONDON Hilton London Metropole (SF), BRUSSELS Radisson 

Blu Royal (D), AMSTERDAM Novotel Amsterdam City (F), HEIDELBERG 

Leonardo (F), LUCERNE Ameron Flora (F), SALZBURG Crowne Plaza The 

Pitter (SF), VIENNA Hilton Vienna Danube Waterfront (SF), LJUBLJANA 

Austria Trend Ljubljana (F), VENICE Plaza (F) at Mestre, ASSISI Grand Hotel 

dei Congressi Assisi (F), SORRENTO Michelangelo (F), ROME Crowne 

Plaza St. Peter’s (SF), TUSCANY Croce di Malta (F) at Montecatini, NICE 

NH Nice (F), BARCELONA Catalonia Barcelona Plaza (F), MADRID Melia 

Galgos (SF), BIARRITZ Radisson Blu (SF), BORDEAUX Mercure Château 

Chartrons (F), PARIS Catalogne Paris Gare Montparnasse (F) 

■ MEALS Full buffet breakfast (B) daily; 1 special light lunch (L) with beer 

tasting in Brussels; 13 three-course dinners (D) with wine, including 

a welcome dinner in Brussels, a special dinner in Salzburg, and a special 

farewell dinner in Paris 


cruise in Amsterdam; Rhine River cruise; private boat ride in Venice; 

jetfoil and funicular in Capri; high-speed, first-class TGV train 




■ EXTRA NIGHTS in London, Paris ■ EXTEND YOUR VACATION to 

London (Tour HTL) ■ AIRPORT TRANSFERS Included if you purchase 

air from Globus. Private transfers available for purchase if you book extra 

nights. ■ MyGLOBUS Personalize your tour ahead of time with additional 



and Madrid program cannot be excluded. 

50 

LOCAL FAVORITE DRIVE ALONG THE WORLD-RENOWNED AMALFI 

COAST, AND TOP OFF THE EXPERIENCE IN POSITANO WITH A TASTING OF 

THE AREA’S CELEBRATED LIMONCELLO

EUROPE IN DEPTH 


ENGLAND 

London 

1 2 

English 

Channel 

▼ 

North 

Sea 

1 

Brussels 

BELGIUM 

HOLLAND 

1 

Amsterdam 

GERMANY 

Rhine River 

Versailles 

▼ 

2 Paris 

1 Heidelberg 

RHINE FALLS 

Bilbao 

Atlantic 

Ocean 

SPAIN 

2 

Madrid 

Bordeaux 1 

1 

Biarritz 

FRANCE 

2 

Barcelona 

Mediterranean 

Sea 

Black Forest 

Salzburg 

Vienna 

1 2 

Innsbruck 

Vaduz 

Semmering 

Pass 

Rhine Falls 

Lucerne 2 

AUSTRIA 

SWITZERLAND 

LIECHTENSTEIN 

SLOVENIA 

Postojna Caves 

2 

ITALY Venice 2 Ljubljana Zagreb 

Arles 

2 

Nice 

Èze 

Monte 

Carlo 

Apennines 

Pisa 1 

Tuscany 

Florence 

Rome 

CROATIA 

Adriatic Sea 

1 Assisi 

▼ 

2 

Pompeii 

Capri 

Sorrento 

2 Amalfi 

Coast 

Positano 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND. (Fri.) 








Palace. Visit ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL and see the Changing of the 

Guard, if held. (B) 

DAY 3 LONDON–BRUSSELS, BELGIUM. (Sun.) 

Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and board the high-speed 

EUROSTAR TRAIN to Brussels. Walk to the GRAND’PLACE and admire its 

baroque guild houses and the gothic Town Hall. You cannot leave Brussels 

without rubbing the statue of Everard t’ Serclaes, a 14th-century hero, 

for good luck, and taking pictures of the tiny but world-famous statue of 

Manneken Pis. Also enjoy a light lunch with waffle and a BEER TASTING 

at a local café. A welcome dinner with wine awaits you at your hotel. (B,L,D) 

DAY 4 BRUSSELS–AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND. (Mon.) 

In Amsterdam, enjoy a CANAL CRUISE, the best way to see the 

700-year-old capital, and visit a major DIAMOND CENTER. Later, maybe 

join an optional excursion to visit a cheese farm, a clog maker, a working 

windmill, and the fishing village of Volendam. (B,D) 

DAY 5 AMSTERDAM–HEIDELBERG, GERMANY. (Tue.) 

Pass the locale of A Bridge Too Far on the way to Germany and enjoy this 

afternoon’s highlight: a romantic RHINE CRUISE along the prettiest part of 

the Rhine River. Arrive in Heidelberg and take pictures of its castle. (B,D) 

DAY 6 HEIDELBERG–BLACK FOREST–RHINE FALLS, SWITZERLAND– 

LUCERNE. (Wed.) 

Morning stop in the BLACK FOREST, renowned for cuckoo clocks. 

Hear about the art of WOODCARVING from a local woodcarver, Adolf 

Herr, and enjoy a taste of the local fruit wine. Next, take pictures of the 

thundering RHINE FALLS and continue to picturesque Lucerne. Tonight 

you may wish to join an optional folklore dinner party. (B) 

DAY 7 LUCERNE. (Thu.) 

During your walking tour, admire the emotional LION MONUMENT, 

dedicated to the fallen Swiss Guards who protected the Royal House 

of France during the French Revolution, and cross the famous covered 

CHAPEL BRIDGE to the Jesuit Church. Choose from our optional activities: 

climb Mount Pilatus by cable car, or take a cruise on the fjord-like lake. (B,D) 

DAY 8 LUCERNE–VADUZ, LIECHTENSTEIN–INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA– 

SALZBURG. (Fri.) 

A short stop in Vaduz, capital of the pocket-sized Principality of 

Liechtenstein. Next is Innsbruck, Austria’s Olympic resort in the Tyrolean 

mountains. Walk through the Old Town to Emperor Maximilian’s 

GOLDEN ROOF, and shop for crystal, for which Innsbruck is famous, 

before continuing to Salzburg, where a special dinner with wine 

awaits you at Farmhouse Lenzenbauer. (B,D) 

DAY 9 SALZBURG–VIENNA. (Sat.) 

A pleasant stroll with your Local Guide takes you through the historic 

center. Admire exquisite MIRABELL GARDENS, the Great Festival Hall, 

and RESIDENZ SQUARE. Then, drive past the lovely Salzkammergut 

Lake District, made famous by the movie The Sound of Music, and along 

the Danube Valley to Vienna, capital of Austria. (B) 


GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM, BILBAO 


Guided sightseeing features the State Opera House, the Jewish quarter, 

HELDENPLATZ, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, and a stop at Hofburg Palace. 

Also admire the unusual Hundertwasserhaus. To make the most of 

your stay, you may wish to join an optional excursion to magnificent 

Schönbrunn Palace and later, an optional evening concert is available at 

one of Vienna’s famous concert halls. (B) 

DAY 11 VIENNA–ZAGREB, CROATIA–LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA. (Mon.) 

A scenic drive through Carinthia brings you to Zagreb, proud capital 

of Croatia. Guided sightseeing features all important landmarks of the 

Lower Town and medieval Upper Town, such as the Parliament, Stone 

Gate, the Archbishop’s Palace, and a visit to the majestic CATHEDRAL. 

Continue to Ljubljana, the elegant capital of Slovenia. (B,D) 

LOCAL FAVORITE HOP ABOARD A MINI-TRAIN TO EXPLORE 

THE POSTOJNA CAVES—WITH GLIMPSES OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST 

CAVE-DWELLING AMPHIBIANS AND TALES ABOUT THE CAVE’S NEAR- 

DESTRUCTION DURING WWII 

DAY 12 LJUBLJANA. (Tue.) 

Meet your Local Guide and admire Ljubljana’s medieval castle, the 

impressive City Hall, and visit magnificent ST. NICHOLAS’ CATHEDRAL. 

Later, why not join an optional excursion to wonderful Lake Bled? (B) 

DAY 13 LJUBLJANA–POSTOJNA–VENICE, ITALY. (Wed.) 

Enjoy an exciting visit to the spectacular POSTOJNA CAVES 

by MINI-TRAIN. The caves were discovered in the 17th century, 

and opened to the public in 1819. Then, follow the Adriatic coast 

to romantic Venice. Tonight is your chance to try out the city’s fine 

restaurants. (B) 

DAY 14 VENICE. (Thu.) 

Enter in style by PRIVATE BOAT. Highlights of your guided walking tour 

are ST. MARK’S SQUARE and its BASILICA, lavish DOGES’ PALACE and 

the BRIDGE OF SIGHS. Also enjoy a GLASSBLOWER DEMONSTRATION. 

The afternoon is free to explore the maze of little streets, bridges, and 

canals on your own or to join an optional gondola serenade. (B,D) 

DAY 15 VENICE–ASSISI. (Fri.) 

Through the Apennine Mountains to peaceful Assisi. Visit ST. FRANCIS’ 

BASILICA, the hub of a religious order devoted to the ideals of 

humanity, forgiveness, simplicity, and love for all God’s creatures. (B,D) 

LOCAL FAVORITE VISIT A TRADITIONAL AUSTRIAN FARM NEAR 

SALZBURG, WHERE A SPECIAL HOMEMADE DINNER WITH WINE AWAITS 

52 

DAY 16 ASSISI–AMALFI COAST–SORRENTO. (Sat.) 

Enjoy a comfortable drive along the Highway of the Sun past Rome to

Sorrento and continue along one of Italy’s most beautiful coastlines, 

the Amalfi Coast, to Positano, a picturesque village where you can 

taste the local LIMONCELLO LIQUOR. Then, continue to Sorrento, 

where you will stay for the next two nights. (B) 

DAY 17 SORRENTO. EXCURSION TO CAPRI. (Sun.) 

Speed across the bay by JETFOIL to the Isle of Capri. Ride the FUNICULAR 

to Capri Village for a guided visit of this pretty town. Free time to explore the 

little shops on the piazzetta before returning to Sorrento. (B) 

DAY 18 SORRENTO–POMPEII–ROME. (Mon.) 

In POMPEII, the Roman city both destroyed and preserved by an 

eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, follow your Local Guide past 

patrician homes, public baths, and commercial districts that strikingly 

recall day-to-day life when Rome was at the apex of her power. Continue 

to Rome, the “Eternal City.” (B) 






Forum, and visit the amazing COLOSSEUM, where gladiators once 

fought. For those who wish to see it all, an optional walking tour with a 

Local Guide is available to further explore famous sites, like the Spanish 

Steps, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and more. (B) 

DAY 20 ROME–FLORENCE–TUSCANY. (Wed.) 

In Florence, the “Cradle of the Renaissance,” enjoy a walking tour 

with a Local Guide and admire the cathedral, the Baptistry’s “Gate 

of Paradise,” visit sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE, and see 

Ponte Vecchio. Time to shop for leather and gold before continuing to 

Montecatini, your peaceful Tuscan resort. (B,D) 

DAY 21 TUSCANY–PISA–ÈZE, FRANCE–NICE. (Thu.) 

Marvel at the Leaning Tower in Pisa before driving along the spectacular 

Italian and French Rivieras. Leave the highway in France, and join the 

Moyenne Corniche. In Èze, visit a PERFUME FACTORY and hear about 

the history and production of perfume. Continue to your hotel in Nice on 

the Côte d’Azur. (B) 

DAY 22 AT LEISURE IN NICE. (Fri.) 

Full day to enjoy this enchanting French Riviera resort at your own pace. 

Exciting optional excursions are available to the picturesque artist village 

of St. Paul de Vence and to famous Monte Carlo. (B) 

DAY 23 NICE–ARLES–BARCELONA, SPAIN. (Sat.) 

In Arles, walk to the impressive Roman Amphitheater before continuing 

to the Spanish border and splendid Barcelona. (B,D) 

DAY 24 BARCELONA. (Sun.) 

Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the spectacular Sagrada Familia 

Basilica, Gaudi’s masterpiece, and a panoramic view of the city and 

harbor from Montjuïc Hill. Also visit the GOTHIC QUARTER. Exciting 

optional excursions are available. (B) 

DAY 25 BARCELONA–MADRID. (Mon.) 

Enjoy rustic Catalonian and Aragonian landscapes on your journey to 

Madrid, the capital of Spain since 1561. (B) 

DAY 26 MADRID. (Tue.) 

Guided sightseeing features the highlights of Madrid and a special 

visit to the palatial PRADO MUSEUM with its priceless art treasures. 

Afternoon and evening at leisure. (B) 

DAY 27 MADRID–BILBAO–BIARRITZ, FRANCE. (Wed.) 

Highlight today is a stop in Bilbao to visit the spectacular GUGGENHEIM 

MUSEUM, designed by architect Frank Gehry in 1997. Continue to 

picturesque Biarritz, an ancient fishing village turned trendy seaside 

resort, for your overnight stay. (B,D) 

DAY 28 BIARRITZ–BORDEAUX. (Thu.) 

Leave the coast and travel through the Landes region to Bordeaux and 

enjoy an orientation drive. (B,D) 

DAY 29 BORDEAUX–PARIS. (Fri.) 

Travel by high-speed TGV TRAIN to Paris. Afternoon at leisure with 

the possibility to join an optional excursion to the magnificent Louvre 

Museum with the Mona Lisa. This evening, a special dinner with 

wine has been prepared for you at Les Noces de Jeannette restaurant, 

followed by a drive through the “City of Light.” (B,D) 


Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the Opéra, Arc de 

Triomphe, Champs-Elysées, and more. For a bird’s-eye view, take 

the elevator to the second floor of the EIFFEL TOWER. An optional 

excursion is available to the lush Palace and Gardens of Versailles. 

Tonight, an optional evening out for dinner and show at the Moulin 

Rouge may be the best way to say au revoir, Paris. (B) 








TOUR HTL 32 DAYS 


TOURS HT AND HTL DATES & PRICES 


HT: 31 days from London to Paris 

HTL: 32 days from London to London 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

London* 

TOUR HT 

End 

Paris 

Land 

Only 

0224 Fri 24 Feb 26 Mar 5879 27 Mar 6159 

0324 Fri 24 Mar 23 Apr 7079 24 Apr 7399 

0421 Fri 21 Apr 21 May 7079 22 May 7399 

0428 Fri 28 Apr 28 May 7079 29 May 7399 

0505 Fri 05 May 04 Jun 7079 05 Jun 7399 

0512 Fri 12 May 11 Jun 7079 12 Jun 7399 

0519 Fri 19 May 18 Jun 7079 19 Jun 7399 

0526 Fri 26 May 25 Jun 7079 26 Jun 7399 

0602 Fri 02 Jun 02 Jul 7079 03 Jul 7399 

0609 Fri 09 Jun 09 Jul 7079 10 Jul 7399 

0616 Fri 16 Jun 16 Jul 7079 17 Jul 7399 

0623 Fri 23 Jun 23 Jul 7079 24 Jul 7399 

0630 Fri 30 Jun 30 Jul 7079 31 Jul 7399 

0707 Fri 07 Jul 06 Aug 7079 07 Aug 7399 

0714 Fri 14 Jul 13 Aug 7079 14 Aug 7399 

0721 Fri 21 Jul 20 Aug 7079 21 Aug 7399 

0728 Fri 28 Jul 27 Aug 7079 28 Aug 7399 




and Europe. 



HT $1582-$1792; HTL $1648-$1859 


HT $76-$149; HTL $79-$154 

TOUR HTL 

End 

London 

Land 

Only 


ENGLAND. (Sun.) 

Board the high-speed EUROSTAR 

TRAIN to London, arriving in the 


Departure 

Number 

Start 

London* 

TOUR HT 

End 

Paris 

Land 

Only 

0804 Fri 04 Aug 03 Sep 7079 04 Sep 7399 

0811 Fri 11 Aug 10 Sep 7079 11 Sep 7399 

0818 Fri 18 Aug 17 Sep 7079 18 Sep 7399 

0825 Fri 25 Aug 24 Sep 7079 25 Sep 7399 

0901 Fri 01 Sep 01 Oct 7079 02 Oct 7399 

0908 Fri 08 Sep 08 Oct 7079 09 Oct 7399 

0915 Fri 15 Sep 15 Oct 7079 16 Oct 7399 

0922 Fri 22 Sep 22 Oct 7079 23 Oct 7399 

0929 Fri 29 Sep 29 Oct 7079 30 Oct 7399 

1103 Fri 03 Nov 03 Dec 6069 04 Dec 6349 

1117 Fri 17 Nov 17 Dec 6069 18 Dec 6349 

1201 Fri 01 Dec 31 Dec 5599 01 Jan 5879 

1215 Fri 15 Dec 14 Jan 5749 15 Jan 6029 


0223 Fri 23 Feb 25 Mar 5939 26 Mar 6219 

0323 Fri 23 Mar 22 Apr 6699 23 Apr 7019 













TOUR HTL 

End 

London 

Land 

Only 


ST. PETERSBURG 

& MOSCOW 7 DAYS 






TAKE A BREAK 


On the Go 








ST. PETERSBURG A welcome dinner with Russian delicacies; 

guided sightseeing, visit the Hermitage Museum, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, 

and Catherine Palace (if closed, visit Pavlovsk Palace instead) 

ST. PETERSBURG–MOSCOW By high-speed Sapsan train 

MOSCOW Visit the Moscow Underground and Red Square; guided 

sightseeing, visit the Kremlin and the Armory Museum; a farewell 

dinner with Russian champagne 

■ HOTELS ST. PETERSBURG Angleterre (SF), MOSCOW Marriott 

Moscow Grand (SF) 


with wine: a welcome dinner in St. Petersburg and a farewell dinner 

in Moscow 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; high-speed Sapsan train 


available in most hotel lobbies 


■ EXTRA NIGHTS in St. Petersburg, Moscow 





NOTES Slight changes to the day-by-day itinerary cannot be excluded. 

Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); 

responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler. 

Security train regulations require clients’ family and first name, D.O.B., 

gender, and nationality at time of booking. 

HERMITAGE MUSEUM, ST. PETERSBURG 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA. (Mon.) 

Welcome to St. Petersburg! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and 

traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel with 

traditional Russian delicacies like caviar, blini, pickled cucumber, 

and vodka. (D) 

DAY 2 ST. PETERSBURG. (Tue.) 

Founded by Peter the Great, construction of St. Petersburg began 

in 1703 and the city eventually spread over 100 islands linked by 

700 bridges. It suffered severe damage during World War II, when 

a cruel 900-day siege claimed more than a million victims. Start 

your guided sightseeing with the Winter Palace complex. Formerly 

the residence of the czars, it is now home of the world-famous 

HERMITAGE MUSEUM, with celebrated works by Rembrandt, 

Leonardo da Vinci, and the major French Impressionists. Next, drive 

along elegant Nevsky Prospect and visit ST. ISAAC’S CATHEDRAL 

with its gilded dome and marble columns. (B) 

LOCAL FAVORITE A WELCOME DINNER IN ST. PETERSBURG 

FEATURES LOCAL DELICACIES, INCLUDING CAVIAR, BLINI, PICKLED 

CUCUMBER, AND VODKA 

54 

DAY 3 ST. PETERSBURG. (Wed.) 

Travel to Pushkin, home of Russia’s last czar, and visit 

magnificent CATHERINE PALACE (if closed, visit PAVLOVSK 

PALACE instead). Balance of the day is at leisure and exciting 

optional activities are available. (B)

ST. PETERSBURG & MOSCOW 

7 DAYS RUSSIA, BALTIC STATES, SCANDINAVIA & ICELAND 

3 

St. Petersburg 

RUSSIA 

Moscow 

3 

ST. BASIL’S CATHEDRAL, MOSCOW 

LOCAL FAVORITE GET A PEEK AT MOSCOW’S INCREDIBLE 

SUBWAY—LAVISHLY CONSTRUCTED IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY TO 

RESEMBLE A MAGNIFICENT UNDERGROUND “PALACE” 

DAY 4 ST. PETERSBURG–MOSCOW. (Thu.) 

Transfer to the railway station and board the high-speed SAPSAN 

TRAIN to Moscow. This evening, enjoy an exciting visit to the 

magnificent MOSCOW UNDERGROUND and RED SQUARE. (B) 

DAY 5 MOSCOW. (Fri.) 

Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes a visit to the KREMLIN, 

a city-within-a-city, where you can admire the medieval towers, 

cathedrals, and palaces. At the ARMORY MUSEUM, see treasures 

such as Ivan the Terrible’s throne. Of course, you will also see the 

Bolshoi Theater. (B) 

DAY 6 MOSCOW. (Sat.) 

Another day to further explore this fascinating city. This evening, 

enjoy a farewell dinner with Russian champagne and local specialties 

as a proper dasvidaniya to Russia. (B,D) 

DAY 7 MOSCOW. (Sun.) 


TOUR RX DATES & PRICES 

7 days from St. Petersburg to Moscow 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

St. Petersburg* 

End 

Moscow 

Land 

Only 

0424 Mon 24 Apr Sun 30 Apr 2029 

0501 Mon 01 May Sun 07 May 2069 

0508 Mon 08 May Sun 14 May 2069 

0515 Mon 15 May Sun 21 May 2069 

0522 Mon 22 May Sun 28 May 2069 

0529 Mon 29 May Sun 04 Jun 2069 

0605 Mon 05 Jun Sun 11 Jun 2099 

0612 Mon 12 Jun Sun 18 Jun 2099 

0619 Mon 19 Jun Sun 25 Jun 2099 

0626 Mon 26 Jun Sun 02 Jul 2099 

0703 Mon 03 Jul Sun 09 Jul 2069 

0710 Mon 10 Jul Sun 16 Jul 2069 







Departure 

Number 


Start 

St. Petersburg* 

End 

Moscow 

0717 Mon 17 Jul Sun 23 Jul 2069 

0724 Mon 24 Jul Sun 30 Jul 2069 

0731 Mon 31 Jul Sun 06 Aug 2029 

0807 Mon 07 Aug Sun 13 Aug 2029 

0814 Mon 14 Aug Sun 20 Aug 2029 

0821 Mon 21 Aug Sun 27 Aug 2029 

0828 Mon 28 Aug Sun 03 Sep 2029 

0904 Mon 04 Sep Sun 10 Sep 2029 

0911 Mon 11 Sep Sun 17 Sep 2029 

0918 Mon 18 Sep Sun 24 Sep 2029 

0925 Mon 25 Sep Sun 01 Oct 2029 

1002 Mon 02 Oct Sun 08 Oct 2029 

Extra nights per person in St. Petersburg: 



Extra nights per person in Moscow: 






Land 

Only 


WARSAW, THE BALTICS & 

HELSINKI 9 DAYS 












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WARSAW Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit Stare Miasto 

and St. John’s Cathedral; private Chopin concert 

VILNIUS Dinner with Lithuanian specialties at a local restaurant; 

guided walking tour, visit the Old University and the KGB Museum, 

and Vilnius’ artist quarter, Užupis 

HILL OF CROSSES Take pictures of the memorial site 

RIGA Guided sightseeing, including a walking tour of the Old Town 

and a visit to the Art Nouveau quarter 

TALLINN Guided sightseeing, visit the Town Hall and the Alexander 

Nevsky Cathedral 

TALLINN–HELSINKI Ferry crossing 

HELSINKI Guided sightseeing, visit the Lutheran Cathedral, Sibelius 

Monument, and the open-air market; farewell dinner 

■ HOTELS WARSAW Sofitel Victoria (D), VILNIUS Radisson Blu 

Lietuva (SF), RIGA Radisson Blu Elizabete (SF), TALLINN Original 

Sokos Viru (F), HELSINKI Radisson Blu Royal (SF) 


with wine, including a welcome dinner in Warsaw and a farewell 

dinner in Helsinki 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; ferry cruise; high-speed Sapsan 

train (Tour RQM only) 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Warsaw, Helsinki, St. Petersburg, Moscow 

■ EXTEND YOUR VACATION to St. Petersburg & Moscow (Tour 

RQM) or to St. Petersburg (Tour RQE) 









gender, and nationality at time of booking (Tour RQM only). 

For a more detailed itinerary on Extensions RQM and RQE, see 

Tour RX on page 54. 

LOCAL FAVORITE IN WARSAW, ENJOY A PRIVATE CHOPIN CONCERT 

DAY 1 WARSAW, POLAND. (Sun.) 

Welcome to Warsaw! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling 

companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) 

DAY 2 WARSAW. (Mon.) 

Hear about the tormented, often tragic history of this important gateway 

between East and West during your guided sightseeing tour. Visit the 

medieval STARE MIASTO (Old Town) with its market square and the 

14th-century ST. JOHN’S CATHEDRAL, a masterpiece of post-war 

reconstruction. Sightseeing also features the “wedding cake” Palace of 

Culture and Science, the remnants of the Jewish ghetto, and a picture 

stop at the Ghetto Monument. Later, attend a PRIVATE CHOPIN 

CONCERT. Tonight, why not join an optional Polish dinner? (B) 

DAY 3 WARSAW–VILNIUS, LITHUANIA. (Tue.) 

The next days are dedicated to the three small Baltic countries that quite 

recently regained their independence. Each has its own language and 

distinct culture. First, travel to Lithuania, the largest and southernmost 

of the three. Arrive in the capital, Vilnius, once the splendid center of 

the mighty Grand Duchy of Lithuania, where dinner with wine and 

regional specialties, like Borscht (beet) soup and Cepelinai (stuffed potato 

dumplings), awaits you at a local restaurant. (B,D) 

DAY 4 VILNIUS. (Wed.) 

Vilnius’ picturesque historic nucleus is clustered around the remains 

of a castle built by Prince Gediminas in 1323. Your Local Guide will 

accompany you on a walk from Cathedral Square through narrow, 

winding lanes to the OLD UNIVERSITY, founded by Jesuits in 1569. 

Also visit the KGB MUSEUM, and end your tour with a special visit 

to Vilnius’ artist quarter, UŽUPIS. (B) 

DAY 5 VILNIUS–RIGA, LATVIA. (Thu.) 

Enjoy a scenic drive from the Neris River through a landscape of 

alternating dark forests, swamps, and lush pastures. Stop at the Hill 

of Crosses memorial site on your way to the Baltic port of Riga, the 

Latvian capital. (B,D) 

DAY 6 RIGA. (Fri.) 

Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the historic center on the 

right bank of the Daugava River and a walking tour of the OLD TOWN 

and the ART NOUVEAU QUARTER. Afternoon and evening at leisure; 

exciting optional excursions are available. (B) 

DAY 7 RIGA–TALLINN, ESTONIA. (Sat.) 

Trace the coastline of the Gulf of Riga past the Estonian health resort of 

Pärnu, a site inhabited since the early Stone Age, on your way to Tallinn,

capital of the smallest of the Baltic countries. This afternoon, sightseeing 

with a Local Guide features the Hanseatic Old Town with its 15th-century 

Lühike Jalg Gate, and visits to the TOWN HALL and the onion-domed 

ALEXANDER NEVSKY CATHEDRAL. Balance of the day is at leisure. (B) 

DAY 8 TALLINN–HELSINKI, FINLAND. (Sun.) 

This morning, travel by FERRY across the Baltic Sea to Helsinki, 

proud capital of Finland. Guided sightseeing features the City Hall and 

Parliament House, the Presidential Palace, the monumental railroad 

station, the great LUTHERAN CATHEDRAL, the Olympic Stadium, and 

the SIBELIUS MONUMENT. Browse for souvenirs in Helsinki’s local 

arts and crafts OPEN-AIR MARKET. Tonight, a farewell dinner has been 

prepared for you at your hotel. (B,D) 

DAY 9 HELSINKI. (Mon.) 


WARSAW, THE BALTICS & HELSINKI 


FINLAND 

Helsinki 1 

Baltic Sea 

LATVIA 

Riga 2 

LITHUANIA 

Tallinn 

1 

ESTONIA 

3 

St. Petersburg 

(Tour RQE) 

RUSSIA 

3 Moscow 

(Tour RQM) 

EXTEND YOUR VACATION TO ST. PETERSBURG & MOSCOW 

TOUR RQM 15 DAYS 


DAY 9 HELSINKI– 

ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA. (Mon.) 

A pleasant drive to magnificent 

St. Petersburg, where a dinner 

with traditional Russian delicacies 

like caviar, blini, pickled cucumber, 

and vodka awaits you. (B,D) 


Guided sightseeing starts with the Winter Palace complex, now home 

of the world-famous HERMITAGE MUSEUM. Next, drive along elegant 

Nevsky Prospect and visit ST. ISAAC’S CATHEDRAL. (B) 


In Pushkin, visit magnificent CATHERINE PALACE (if closed, visit 

PAVLOVSK PALACE instead). (B) 

Vilnius 

POLAND 

Warsaw 

2 

2 


Board the high-speed SAPSAN TRAIN to Moscow. Visit the 



Guided sightseeing includes a visit to the KREMLIN, a city-within-a-city, 

where you can admire the medieval towers, cathedrals, and palaces. Also 

visit the ARMORY MUSEUM and see the Bolshoi Theater. (B) 


Enjoy a full day at leisure. This evening, a farewell dinner with Russian 

champagne has been prepared for you at your hotel. (B,D) 



Your hotel in St. Petersburg is the Angleterre (SF) and in Moscow is the 

Marriott Moscow Grand (SF). 

EXTEND YOUR VACATION TO ST. PETERSBURG 

TOUR RQE 12 DAYS 

Your hotel in St. Petersburg is the Angleterre (SF). 


DAYS 9 TO 11 Like Tour RQM. 

DAY 12 ST. PETERSBURG. Your 

vacation ends with breakfast this 

morning. (B) 

LOCAL FAVORITE IN VILNIUS, VISIT THE ARTIST QUARTER, UŽUPIS 

TOURS RQ, RQM AND RQE DATES & PRICES 


RQ: 9 days from Warsaw to Helsinki 

RQM: 15 days from Warsaw to Moscow 

RQE: 12 days from Warsaw to St. Petersburg 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Warsaw* 

TOUR RQ TOUR RQM TOUR RQE 

Land 

Only 

Land 

Only 

Land 

Only 

0507 Sun 07 May 1869 3689 2689 

0521 Sun 21 May 1919 3689 2689 

0604 Sun 04 Jun 1919 3719 2719 

0618 Sun 18 Jun 1919 3719 2719 

0702 Sun 02 Jul 1869 3689 2689 






RQ $387; RQM $917; RQE $688 

RQ: No triple room reduction. 

Triple room reduction per person: RQM $120; RQE $62 

Extra nights per person in Warsaw: 



Departure 

Number 

Start 

Warsaw* 

TOUR RQ TOUR RQM TOUR RQE 

Land 

Only 

Land 

Only 

0716 Sun 16 Jul 1869 3689 2689 

0730 Sun 30 Jul 1819 3649 2649 

0813 Sun 13 Aug 1919 3649 2649 

0827 Sun 27 Aug 1919 3649 2649 

0910 Sun 10 Sep 1819 3649 2649 

Extra nights per person in Helsinki: 



Extension RQM: 




Extension RQE: 







Land 

Only 


NORTHERN CAPITALS 10 DAYS 












58 



COPENHAGEN Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit the Royal 

Reception Rooms in Christiansborg Palace; the Little Mermaid; Tivoli 

Gardens (mid-April to mid-Sept.) 

ELSINORE Ferry crossing with a view of Hamlet’s castle 

GOTHENBURG Orientation, 

local snacks 

visit the indoor food market and taste 

OSLO Guided sightseeing, walk through Frogner Park and visit 

City Hall 

STOCKHOLM Guided sightseeing, visit City Hall, walking tour of the 

Old Town 

STOCKHOLM–HELSINKI Overnight cruise in first-class, outside, 

two-berth cabins with private facilities, including a special 

Smörgåsbord dinner 

HELSINKI Guided sightseeing, visit the Lutheran Cathedral, Sibelius 

Monument, and the open-air market; farewell dinner 

■ HOTELS COPENHAGEN Imperial (F), OSLO Radisson Blu 

Scandinavia (SF), STOCKHOLM Scandic Continental (F), HELSINKI 

Radisson Blu Royal (SF) 

■ MEALS Full buffet breakfast (B) daily; 4 three-course dinners 

(D) with wine, including a welcome dinner in Copenhagen, 

a special Smörgåsbord dinner on board, and a farewell dinner 

in Helsinki 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; ferry crossing; first-class 

overnight Baltic Sea crossing; high-speed Sapsan train (Tour ZTM) 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Copenhagen, Helsinki, St. Petersburg, Moscow 

■ EXTEND YOUR VACATION to St. Petersburg & Moscow (Tour 

ZTM) or to St. Petersburg (Tour ZTE) 









gender, and nationality at time of booking (Tour ZTM only). 

For a more detailed itinerary on Extensions ZTM and ZTE, see Tour RX 

on page 54. 

LOCAL FAVORITE VISIT GOTHENBURG’S FAMOUS MARKET HALL, 

THE CITY’S LARGEST MARKETPLACE SINCE THE MID 19TH CENTURY, 

WHERE YOU WILL SAMPLE A VARIETY OF LOCAL DELICACIES 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. (Sat.) 

Welcome to Copenhagen! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and 

traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) 

DAY 2 COPENHAGEN. (Sun.) 

Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Church of Our 

Savior and the Stock Exchange on the way to Christiansborg Palace, 

where you visit the elegant ROYAL RECEPTION ROOMS. Drive past 

the National Museum and the Royal Theater, and stop for pictures of 

Amalienborg Palace with its lovely flower gardens, and of the wistful 

LITTLE MERMAID. In the afternoon, exciting optional excursions are 

available. Tonight, visit TIVOLI GARDENS (mid-April to mid-Sept.), the 

city’s colorful amusement park. (B) 

DAY 3 COPENHAGEN–GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN–OSLO, NORWAY. (Mon.) 

From Elsinore beneath Hamlet’s Kronborg Castle, board your FERRY 

for Helsingborg. Then, drive to Gothenburg, Sweden’s thriving secondlargest 

city. Admire its beautiful parks, botanical gardens, and well-kept 

canals during your orientation tour. Highlight is a visit to Gothenburg’s 

famous indoor FOOD MARKET to taste local snacks at some of the 

stalls. In the afternoon, continue along the Skagerrak coastline to 

Norway. Evening arrival in Oslo. (B,D) 

DAY 4 OSLO. (Tue.) 

Norway’s capital is a study in farsighted urban planning, seeking growth 

in harmony with nature. Your Local Guide will take you to the National 

Theater, Parliament, and the Royal Palace. Stroll through magnificent 

FROGNER PARK, with Gustav Vigeland’s 200-plus extraordinary bronze 

and granite sculptures, and visit the modern CITY HALL. Optional 

excursions are available for the afternoon and evening. (B) 

DAY 5 OSLO–KARLSTAD, SWEDEN–STOCKHOLM. (Wed.) 

Trace the King’s Road, an ancient trade link between the northern 

capitals connecting Oslo, Stockholm, Turku, Helsinki, and St. Petersburg. 

Cross the Swedish border to scenic Värmland, beautifully described in 

Selma Lagerlöf’s Gösta Berlings Saga, on the way to Karlstad on Lake 

Vänern. Pass the ancient garrison town of Örebro and modern Eskilstuna, 

known for its stainless steel, and proceed to Stockholm. (B) 

DAY 6 STOCKHOLM. (Thu.) 

Stockholm, scene of Stieg Larsson’s Millennium, is settled on 

14 islands between Lake Mälar and the Baltic Sea. Your included 

morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Royal Palace; 

Riddarholm Church; the festive blue and gold chambers in the CITY 

HALL, where the annual Nobel Prize banquet is held; and a walk 

through the OLD TOWN. Later, choose from our exciting optional 

excursions to make the most of your stay. (B)

DAY 7 STOCKHOLM–OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO HELSINKI, 

FINLAND. (Fri.) 

Morning at leisure. Why not join an excursion to Uppsala? Later, board 

your ship for the overnight BALTIC SEA CRUISE to Finland, and 

enjoy a traditional Smörgåsbord dinner. (B,D) 

DAY 8 HELSINKI. (Sat.) 

Guided sightseeing of Helsinki features the City Hall and Parliament House, 

the Presidential Palace, the monumental railroad station, the great LUTHERAN 

CATHEDRAL, the Olympic Stadium, and the SIBELIUS MONUMENT. Browse 

for souvenirs in Helsinki’s local arts and crafts OPEN-AIR MARKET. (B) 

DAY 9 HELSINKI. (Sun.) 

A full day at leisure offers the opportunity to join an optional excursion 

to Tallinn, capital of Estonia, known as one of the “Pearls of the Baltic” 

countries. Tonight, a farewell dinner awaits at your hotel. (B,D) 



NORTHERN CAPITALS 


NORWAY 

Oslo 

2 

North 

Sea 

Karlstad 

Gothenburg 

Helsingborg 

Elsinore 

2 Copenhagen 

DENMARK 

SWEDEN 

2 

Stockholm 

Baltic Sea 

FINLAND 

Karelian 

Isthmus 

Helsinki St. Petersburg 3 

2 

(Tour ZTE) 

1 

Tallinn 

ESTONIA 

Moscow 

(Tour ZTM) 

3 

RUSSIA 


TOUR ZTM 16 DAYS 































TOUR ZTE 13 DAYS 



DAYS 10 TO 12 Like Tour ZTM. 



morning. (B) 

LOCAL FAVORITE YOUR FIRST-CLASS OVERNIGHT BALTIC SEA 

CROSSING TO FINLAND FEATURES A TRADITIONAL SMÖRGÅSBORD DINNER 

OF LOCAL SPECIALTIES 

TOURS ZT, ZTM AND ZTE DATES & PRICES 


ZT: 10 days from Copenhagen to Helsinki 

ZTM: 16 days from Copenhagen to Moscow 

ZTE: 13 days from Copenhagen to St. Petersburg 

Departure 

Start Land Land Land ture Start Land Land Land 

TOUR ZT TOUR ZTM TOUR ZTE Depar- 

TOUR ZT TOUR ZTM TOUR ZTE 

Number Copenhagen* Only Only Only Number Copenhagen* Only Only Only 

0415 Sat 15 Apr 2639 4379 3379 

0422 Sat 22 Apr 2649 4419 3419 

0429 Sat 29 Apr 2649 4419 3419 

0506 Sat 06 May 2649 4419 3419 

0513 Sat 13 May 2649 4419 3419 

0520 Sat 20 May 2649 4419 3419 

0527 Sat 27 May 2649 4449 3449 

0603 Sat 03 Jun 2649 4449 3449 

0610 Sat 10 Jun 2649 4449 3449 

0617 Sat 17 Jun 2649 4449 3449 

0624 Sat 24 Jun 2649 4419 3419 

0701 Sat 01 Jul 2649 4419 3419 




and Europe. 



ZT $688; ZTM $1217, ZTE $986 


ZT $132; ZTM $246, ZTE $189 

Extra nights per person in Copenhagen: 

in single room $181, in twin $115, in triple $101 

0708 Sat 08 Jul 2649 4419 3419 

0715 Sat 15 Jul 2649 4419 3419 

0722 Sat 22 Jul 2649 4419 3419 

0729 Sat 29 Jul 2649 4379 3379 

0805 Sat 05 Aug 2649 4379 3379 

0812 Sat 12 Aug 2649 4379 3379 

0819 Sat 19 Aug 2649 4379 3379 

0826 Sat 26 Aug 2649 4379 3379 

0902 Sat 02 Sep 2649 4379 3379 

0909 Sat 09 Sep 2639 4379 3379 

0916 Sat 16 Sep 2639 4379 3379 

0923 Sat 23 Sep 2639 4379 3379 




Extension ZTM: 




Extension ZTE: 








BEST OF NORWAY 7 DAYS 






TAKE A BREAK 









OSLO Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, walk through Frogner 

Park and visit City Hall 

GOL Marvel at the medieval stave church 

BORGUND Admire the stave church 

FLÅM 

Ride the spectacular Flåm train 

MYRDAL-VOSS By train 

HARDANGERFJORD 

UTNE Ferry crossing 

Overnight stay at the Ullensvang Hotel 

STEINDALSFOSS Marvel at the spectacular waterfalls 

BERGEN Orientation; walking tour of Bryggen; 

funicular 

■ HOTELS OSLO First Millennium (F) or Radisson Blu 

Scandinavia (SF), FLAM Fretheim (F), HARDANGERFJORD 

Ullensvang (SF), BERGEN First Marin (F) 

ride the Fløybanen 

■ MEALS Full Scandinavian breakfast (B) daily; 4 three-course 

dinners (D) with wine, including a welcome dinner in Oslo and a 

farewell dinner in Bergen 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach, train ride, ferry crossing, funicular 

ride; Bergen-Oslo train Comfort Class (Tour ZME); Hurtigruten cruise, 

flight Kirkenes-Oslo (Tour ZMH) 




LOCAL FAVORITE SPEND AN UNFORGETTABLE OVERNIGHT AT THE 

HISTORIC HOTEL ULLENSVANG, DATING BACK TO 1846 AND NESTLED 

IDEALLY BETWEEN THE HARDANGER FJORD AND MOUNTAINS 


■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Oslo, Bergen 

■ EXTEND YOUR VACATION to Oslo (Tour ZME) or add a Hurtigruten 

cruise (Tour ZMH) 





NOTE Certain mountain roads normally used for this vacation might be 

blocked by snow early and late in the season. If so, your Tour Director 

and driver will select a different route. 

FROGNER PARK, OSLO 

LOCAL FAVORITE TAKE A BREATHTAKING RIDE ON THE WORLD- 

FAMOUS FLÅM RAILWAY, PASSING THROUGH 20 TUNNELS AND DIRECTLY 

IN FRONT OF KJOSFOSSEN WATERFALL 

60

BEST OF NORWAY 


Hammerfest 

Honningsvåg 

Kirkenes 

6 

Tromsø 

Atlantic 

OceanSvolvær 

Lofoten 

Bodo 

(Tour ZMH) 

▼ 

Trondheim 

Alesund 

Bergen 

NORWAY 

1 Oslo 

Bergen 2 

▼ 

Sognefjord & Borgund 

Nærøyfjord 

Flåm 1 

Flåm Railway 

Voss 

Myrdal 

Steindalsfoss 

1 Hardangerfjord 

Utne 

NORWAY 

Gol 

Hallingdal 

▼ 

(Tour ZME) 

North 

Sea 

1 2 

Oslo 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN OSLO, NORWAY. (Mon.) 

Welcome to Oslo, ancient capital of Norway! At 6 pm, meet your 

traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) 

DAY 2 OSLO. (Tue.) 

Today gives you a proper introduction to Oslo, the country’s hub 

of trade and industry. Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the 

National Theater, considered the home for Ibsen’s plays; the unique 

Storting building, seat of Parliament; and the Royal Palace, residence of 

Norwegian monarchs since 1849. Stroll through magnificent FROGNER 

PARK with Gustav Vigeland’s extraordinary sculptures; and visit the 

CITY HALL, where the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony is held each year. 

Afterwards, an optional excursion is available to see relics of Norway’s 

glorious seafaring past—including 1,000-year-old Viking ships! (B) 

DAY 3 OSLO–GOL–BORGUND–FLÅM. (Wed.) 

Depart the city and drive northwest through Hallingdal, a large valley 

with rich traditions in iron production, cattle trade, and traditional folk 

art, music, and dance. In Gol, marvel at the medieval stave church, 

then, via Hemsedal, continue to Borgund, and admire one of Norway’s 

best preserved stave churches, dating back to 1180. Travel through the 

world’s longest road tunnel (15 mi./24.5 km.) to Aurland, and arrive in the 

picturesque village of Flåm, situated at the head of Aurlandsfjord. You 

may wish to join an exciting optional cruise on the famous Nærøyfjord, a 

UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B,D) 

DAY 4 FLÅM–MYRDAL–VOSS–HARDANGERFJORD. (Thu.) 

This morning, experience a breathtaking ride on the FLÅM 

RAILWAY, which passes through 20 tunnels and climbs to an elevation 

of 2,833 ft./864 m. Along the way, you’ll pass directly in front of the 

Kjosfossen waterfall. At Myrdal mountain station, change trains and 

continue on the scenic Bergen Railway to Voss. Here, board your 

coach and head south, crossing Hardanger Bridge, one of the longest 

suspension bridges in the world. Continue along the shore and arrive 

at the historic Ullensvang Hotel in its idyllic setting between the 

mountains and the Hardangerfjord. It was here that composer Edvard 

Grieg wrote his most famous pieces—and his cabin still stands in the 

hotel gardens. (B,D) 

DAY 5 HARDANGERFJORD–UTNE–STEINSDALSFOSS–BERGEN. (Fri.) 

Nature’s splendor is on full display today, as you travel south around 

Sørfjord and then north to the peaceful village of Utne. Cross the fjord 

by FERRY, and continue your journey on the Hardanger National Tourist 

Road to Norheimsund and stop at the majestic Steinsdalsfoss waterfall, 

where a trail leads you behind the cascading falls without getting wet. 

Later, arrive in lovely Bergen, the “City of Seven Mountains.” An orientation 

drive introduces you to this city that was founded in 1070. See Bergenhus 

Fortress with its medieval Hakon’s Hall and Rosenkrantz Tower; the 

charming Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the 

harbor; and the famous Fish Market. Tonight, why not sample regional 

dishes at a traditional restaurant? (B) 


COPENHAGEN 

LOCAL FAVORITE FOR A BIRD’S-EYE VIEW OF BERGEN AND ITS 

MAGNIFICENT SURROUNDINGS, RIDE THE FLØIBANEN FUNICULAR UP 

TO MOUNT FLØYEN 

DAY 6 BERGEN. (Sat.) 

Step back in time and explore Bryggen on foot along narrow, 

cobblestone alleyways past colorful wooden houses. Also see the 

12th-century St. Mary’s Church, where Hanseatic merchants attended 

religious services until the 1870s. For a bird’s-eye view of Bergen and 

its magnificent surroundings, ride the FLØIBANEN FUNICULAR 

up to Mount Fløyen. Tonight, toast your unforgettable vacation at an 

included farewell dinner at your hotel. (B,D) 

BORGUND STAVE CHURCH 

DAY 7 BERGEN. (Sun.) 


62

EXTEND YOUR VACATION TO OSLO 

TOUR ZME 8 DAYS 


DAY 8 OSLO. (Mon.) 


DAYS 1 TO 6 Like Tour ZM. 

DAY 7 BERGEN–OSLO. (Sun.) 

You will be transferred by TRAIN 

to Oslo (B). 

ADD A 6-NIGHT HURTIGRUTEN CRUISE 

TOUR ZMH 14 DAYS 


DAYS 1 TO 6 Like Tour ZM. 

DAY 7 BERGEN 

(EMBARKATION). (Sun.) 

Morning at leisure before 

embarkation. (D) 

DAY 8 FLORØ–MOLDE. (Mon.) 

Cruise north to Ålesund, a beautiful town with perfect examples of Art 

Nouveau architecture. (B,L,D) 

DAY 9 KRISTIANSUND–RØRVIK. (Tue.) 

The architecture and surroundings in Trondheim create a beautiful and almostmythical 

setting, whether you are exploring the city by foot, bike, or boat. Why 

not take a guided tour to discover the city’s most striking features. (B,L,D) 

DAY 10 BRØNNØYSUND–SVOLVÆR. (Wed.) 

The Arctic Circle marks the border of the Arctic region. In summer, this 

means 24-hour daylight—often referred to as the “Midnight Sun.” During 

fall and winter, being above this degree of latitude gives you the best 

chance of experiencing the Northern Lights. (B,L,D) 

DAY 11 STOKMARKNES–SKJERVØY. (Thu.) 

Get ready for a day full of exciting activities! Visit Risøyhamn, Harstad, 

Finnsnes, and the capital of the Arctic, Tromsø. Several optional 

excursions are available, such as whale watching, polar history walks, 

and mountain hikes. (B,L,D) 

DAY 12 ØKSFJORD–BERLEVÅG. (Fri.) 

Enjoy the magnificent sub-Arctic landscape when crossing the 

71st parallel on your journey towards the North Cape, the northernmost 

point on the continent. In summer, you might see herds of reindeer and 

campsites belonging to the indigenous Sámi people. (B,L,D) 

DAY 13 BÅTSFJORD–KIRKENES (DISEMBARKATION)–OSLO. (Sat.) 

The vistas become more dramatic when approaching Kirkenes, just a 

few miles from the Russian border. This is Hurtigruten’s turning point, 

and the end of the northbound voyage. Kirkenes is known as the capital 

of the Barents region and the gateway to the east. Disembark, and 

transfer to the airport to board your flight back to Oslo. (B) 

DAY 14 OSLO. (Sun.) 


All cruise services are provided by Hurtigruten. 

Cabin configuration depends on ship. For more information, ask your 

Travel Consultant. 

STEINDALSFOSS 

TOURS ZM, ZME AND ZMH DATES & PRICES 


ZM: 7 days from Oslo to Bergen 

ZME: 8 days from Oslo to Oslo 

ZMH: 14 days from Oslo to Oslo including 6-night cruise 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Oslo* 

TOUR ZM 

Land 

Only 

TOUR ZME TOUR ZMH 

Land 

Only 

Land 

Only 

0515 Mon 15 May 2049 2319 ----- 

0522 Mon 22 May 2049 2319 ----- 

0529 Mon 29 May 2049 2319 5921 

0605 Mon 05 Jun 2049 2319 5921 

0612 Mon 12 Jun 2049 2349 5921 

0619 Mon 19 Jun 2199 2499 ----- 

0626 Mon 26 Jun 2049 2349 5666 

0703 Mon 03 Jul 2049 2349 5666 

0710 Mon 10 Jul 2049 2319 5666 

0717 Mon 17 Jul 2049 2319 ----- 






ZM $398; ZME $446; ZMH $1121-$2730 


ZM $70; ZME $85; ZMH Triples not available 

Extra nights per person in Oslo: 



Extra nights per person in Bergen: 

in single room $163, in twin $108, in triple $89 

Cruise Details: 

The above prices are per person in outside category 

USPO twin cabin. 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Oslo* 

TOUR ZM 

Land 

Only 

0724 Mon 24 Jul 2199 2499 5666 

0731 Mon 31 Jul 2049 2319 5494 

0807 Mon 07 Aug 2049 2269 ----- 

0814 Mon 14 Aug 2049 2269 5136 

0821 Mon 21 Aug 2049 2269 5136 

0828 Mon 28 Aug 2049 2269 ----- 

0904 Mon 04 Sep 2049 2269 ----- 

0911 Mon 11 Sep 2049 2349 4355 

0918 Mon 18 Sep 2049 2349 4355 

0925 Mon 25 Sep 2049 2349 4051 




TOUR ZME TOUR ZMH 

Land 

Only 

Land 

Only 

Port Taxes $ & Gratuities to service personnel on 

board the ship are included in the Globus price. 

Supplement per person in twin outside cabin 

category USPB: $941 (0529-0612), $1016 (0626- 

0724), $951 (0731), $769 (0814-0821), $436 (0911- 

0918), $364 (0925) 

Supplement for single room and single occupancy in 

outside cabin category USPO: $2730 (0529-0612), 

$2558 (0626-0724), $1770 (0731), $1609 (0814- 

0821), $1258 (0911-0918), $1121 (0925) 

Supplement for single room and single occupancy in 

outside cabin category USPB: $4213 (0529-0612), 

$4159 (0626-0724), $3057 (0731), $2649 (0814- 

0821), $1845 (0911-0918), $1611 (0925) 

Triple cabins not available. 


SCENIC NORWAY 9 DAYS 






TAKE A BREAK 









OSLO Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, walk through Frogner 

Park and visit City Hall; farewell dinner at Engebret Café 

LILLEHAMMER Guided walking tour of the Maihaugen Open-Air 

Museum; picture stop at the Olympic ski jump 

GEIRANGERFJORD Panoramic view at the Dalsnibba lookout before 

your boat cruise 

JOSTEDAL GLACIER 

FJAERLAND Visit the Norwegian Glacier Museum and watch a fivescreen 

film 

SOGNEFJORD & NAERØYFJORD Boat cruise 

BERGEN Orientation 


LÅTEFOSS WATERFALL 

Enjoy apple cider at a local farm; ferry crossing 

TELEMARK Guided visits of Vemork and the Heddal stave church 

■ HOTELS OSLO First Millennium (F), LILLEHAMMER Lillehammer 

Hotel (F), LOEN Alexandra (F), STALHEIM Stalheim (F), BERGEN First 

Marin (F), TELEMARK Rauland Høgfjellshotell (F) at Rauland 


dinners (D) with wine, including a welcome dinner and a special 

farewell dinner in Oslo 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; boat cruises; ferry crossing 




JOSTEDAL GLACIER 


■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Oslo 





NOTES Certain mountain roads normally used for this vacation might 

be blocked by snow early and late in the season. If so, your Tour 

Director and driver will select a different route. 

Combine this tour with Iceland Adventure on page 74 and take 

advantage of the second tour discount (see page 25). 

LOCAL FAVORITE CELEBRATE YOUR JOURNEY DURING A FAREWELL 

DINNER OF TRADITIONAL NORWEGIAN CUISINE AT ENGEBRET CAFÉ, 

OSLO’S OLDEST RESTAURANT 

GEIRANGERFJORD 

64

SCENIC NORWAY 


Geirangerfjord 

Dalsnibba 

Atlantic 

Ocean 

1 

Bergen 

Jostedal Glacier 

1 

Loen 

Fjaerland 

Gudvangen 

Sognefjord & 

Nærøyfjord 

Stalheim 1 Flåm 

Voss 

Railway 

Hardangerfjord 

Hardangervidda 

Lom 

Gudbrandsdal 

1 Lillehammer 

Lake Mjøsa 

Eidsvoll 

LOCAL FAVORITE ENCOUNTER NORWAY’S CULTURE AND HISTORY UP 

CLOSE AT THE MAIHAUGEN OPEN-AIR MUSEUM—A FASCINATING COLLECTION 

OF ARTIFACTS THAT INCLUDES A 12TH-CENTURY STAVE CHURCH 

Låtefoss 

1 

Telemark 

NORWAY 

Vemork 

Heddal 

Oslo 

2 1 

North 

Sea 

▼ 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN OSLO, NORWAY. (Sat.) 

Welcome to Oslo! At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a 

welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) 

DAY 2 OSLO–EIDSVOLL–LILLEHAMMER. (Sun.) 

Start your tour of the land of fjords, lakes, mountains, thundering waterfalls, 

and gleaming glaciers with a picture stop at Eidsvoll, where the country’s 

democratic constitution was signed in 1814. Then, proceed along lovely 

Lake Mjøsa to Lillehammer, proud host of the 1994 Winter Olympics. 

Enjoy a guided walking tour of the unique MAIHAUGEN OPEN-AIR 

MUSEUM, and a picture stop at the Olympic ski jump. (B,D) 

DAY 3 LILLEHAMMER–LOM–DALSNIBBA–LOEN. (Mon.) 

Drive through the wide Gudbrandsdal Valley, the lush dairy and timber land 

of Ibsen’s drama, Peer Gynt. Take pictures of the lonely stave church of Lom, 

then climb above the tree line to 5,000 feet for a breathtaking panoramic view 

from the Dalsnibba lookout above GEIRANGERFJORD. Next, arrive at the fjord 

and embark for a leisurely CRUISE past the famous Seven Sisters cascade. 

Dock at Hellesylt and head south via Lake Hornindal to peaceful Loen. (B,D) 

DAY 4 LOEN–FJAERLAND–STALHEIM. (Tue.) 

Follow the shoreline of the innermost branch of Nordfjord, then cross 

the mountains to the serene Våtedalen Valley and pristine Lake Jølster. 

The mountain scenery gets more rugged as you approach the tunnel 

underneath Jostedalsbreen, Europe’s largest glacier. Stop to see one of 

the mighty tongues that radiate from Jostedal Glacier into the surrounding 

valleys. Next, visit Fjaerland’s excellent NORWEGIAN GLACIER MUSEUM 

and watch a thrilling 5-screen film. In the afternoon, enjoy a CRUISE on 

spectacular Sognefjord and Nærøyfjord. Land at Gudvangen and continue 

to Stalheim, high above the majestic Nærøydal Valley. (B,D) 

DAY 5 STALHEIM–VOSS–BERGEN. (Wed.) 

This morning, you may wish to join an exciting optional Flåm train ride. Then, 

leave Stalheim and see the popular lakeside resort of Voss on your way 

to pretty Bergen. During your orientation tour, hear about its 11th-century 

origins and its association with the Hanseatic League. Stroll through the 

colorful fish market and the narrow lanes of ancient Bryggen. (B) 

DAY 6 BERGEN–LÅTEFOSS–TELEMARK. (Thu.) 

Meet the family that has owned the Steinstø farm for eight generations. 

While you taste their APPLE CIDER, they will tell you all about their history 

and how cider is made. Then, cross Hardangerfjord by FERRY and drive 

through the orchards along Sørfjord, whose tranquil splendor inspired 

Grieg’s Morning Mood. More scenic delights: thundering Låtefoss and the 

wild Hardangervidda mountain plateau, where Fridtjof Nansen prepared for 

his polar expeditions. Next is rustic, unspoiled Telemark. (B,D) 

DAY 7 TELEMARK–VEMORK–HEDDAL–OSLO. (Fri.) 

Focus on VEMORK, scene of the daring sabotage action celebrated 

in The Heroes of Telemark and recently registered as a UNESCO 

World Heritage Site. Learn all about the dramatic events of 1943 

from your Local Guide, and also gain an insight into the technology of 

hydroelectric power generation, one of the pillars of Norway’s economy. 

Leave the narrow Rjukan Valley via Lake Tinnsjø, where saboteurs sank 

a ferry loaded with heavy water, dashing Nazi hopes of winning the race 

for the atomic bomb. Before returning to Oslo in the afternoon, admire 

the HEDDAL STAVE CHURCH, the largest of the country’s remaining 

medieval wooden churches. (B) 

DAY 8 OSLO. (Sat.) 

Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the National Theater, Parliament, 

and the Royal Palace. Stroll through magnificent FROGNER PARK with 

Gustav Vigeland’s 200-plus extraordinary bronze and granite sculptures 

and visit the modern CITY HALL. In the afternoon, an optional excursion 

is available to see relics of Norway’s glorious seafaring past. Tonight, 

celebrate the success of your journey with a farewell dinner at the 

popular Engebret Café. (B,D) 

DAY 9 OSLO. (Sun.) 


TOUR ZQ DATES & PRICES 

9 days from Oslo to Oslo 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Oslo* 

End 

Oslo 

Land 

Only 

0429 Sat 29 Apr Sun 07 May 2269 

0506 Sat 06 May Sun 14 May 2299 

0513 Sat 13 May Sun 21 May 2299 

0520 Sat 20 May Sun 28 May 2299 

0527 Sat 27 May Sun 04 Jun 2299 

0603 Sat 03 Jun Sun 11 Jun 2319 

0610 Sat 10 Jun Sun 18 Jun 2319 

0617 Sat 17 Jun Sun 25 Jun 2319 

0624 Sat 24 Jun Sun 02 Jul 2319 

0701 Sat 01 Jul Sun 09 Jul 2319 

0708 Sat 08 Jul Sun 16 Jul 2319 





Departure 

Number 


Start 

Oslo* 

End 

Oslo 

0715 Sat 15 Jul Sun 23 Jul 2319 

0722 Sat 22 Jul Sun 30 Jul 2299 

0729 Sat 29 Jul Sun 06 Aug 2299 

0805 Sat 05 Aug Sun 13 Aug 2299 

0812 Sat 12 Aug Sun 20 Aug 2299 

0819 Sat 19 Aug Sun 27 Aug 2299 

0826 Sat 26 Aug Sun 03 Sep 2299 

0902 Sat 02 Sep Sun 10 Sep 2299 

0909 Sat 09 Sep Sun 17 Sep 2299 

0916 Sat 16 Sep Sun 24 Sep 2269 




in single room $118-$144, in twin $71-$96, in triple $64-$77 




Land 

Only 


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COPENHAGEN Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit the Royal 

Reception Rooms in Christiansborg Palace; the Little Mermaid, 

Tivoli Gardens 

ODENSE Visit Hans Christian Andersen’s home 

ARHUS Visit Den Gamle By; 

a special dinner at a local restaurant 

FREDERIKSHAVN–GOTHENBURG Ferry crossing 

GOTHENBURG Orientation drive 

STOCKHOLM Guided sightseeing, visit the City Hall, walking tour of 

the Old Town 

UPPSALA Visit the cathedral 

NUSNÄS 

Visit a Dala Horse workshop 

LILLEHAMMER Guided walking tour of the Maihaugen 

Open-Air Museum 

BORGUND Take pictures of the stave church 

SOGNEFJORD & NAERØYFJORD Boat cruise 

STALHEIM 

BERGEN Orientation 


TORPO Visit a stave church 

Panoramic view, enjoy coffee and pastry 

Enjoy apple cider at a local farm 

OSLO Guided sightseeing, walk through Frogner Park and visit City 

Hall; farewell dinner 

■ HOTELS COPENHAGEN Radisson Blu Scandinavia (SF), 

ARHUS Scandic Arhus City (SF), GOTHENBURG First Hotel G (F), 

STOCKHOLM Radisson Blu Waterfront (SF), FALUN First Grand 

Hotel (F), LILLEHAMMER Lillehammer Hotel (F), FLAM Fretheim (F), 

BERGEN First Marin (F), GEILO Dr. Holms (F), OSLO Thon Opera (F) 


dinners (D) with wine, including a welcome dinner in Copenhagen, 

a special dinner in Arhus, and a farewell dinner in Oslo 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; boat cruises; ferry crossing 



lobbies 



■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Copenhagen, Oslo 





COPENHAGEN 

LOCAL FAVORITE TAKE A BREAK IN STALHEIM FOR COFFEE, A PASTRY, 

AND DAZZLING PANORAMIC VIEWS OF THE STUNNING NÆRØYDALEN VALLEY 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. 

Welcome to Copenhagen! At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a 

welcome dinner with wine at your hotel. (D) 

DAY 2 COPENHAGEN. 

Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Church of Our Savior and the 

Stock Exchange on the way to Christiansborg Palace, where you visit the 

elegant ROYAL RECEPTION ROOMS. Drive past the National Museum 

and the Royal Theater, and stop for pictures of Amalienborg Palace 

and at the LITTLE MERMAID statue. In the afternoon, exciting optional 

excursions are available. Tonight, visit TIVOLI GARDENS, the city’s colorful 

amusement park. (B) 

DAY 3 COPENHAGEN–ODENSE–ARHUS. 

Drive across one of the world’s largest suspension bridges, constructed offshore 

to the fairytale island of Funen. Visit HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN’S 

HOME at Odense, then cross the Little Belt waterway to Jutland. Arrive 

in Arhus and visit DEN GAMLE BY, a fascinating collection of completely 

furnished old Danish townhouses. A special dinner with wine awaits you 

this evening at a local restaurant to try out local specialties. (B,D) 

DAY 4 ARHUS–GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN. 

From the naval town of Frederikshavn, cross beautiful Kattegat by FERRY 

to Sweden’s largest port city, Gothenburg. See its landmarks during an 

orientation drive and enjoy time on your own in this charming city. (B,D) 

DAY 5 GOTHENBURG–STOCKHOLM. 

Drive through the “breadbasket” of the country, miles of fertile farmland 

strewn with tidy farms, followed by industrial towns like Huskvarna and 

Norköping, a major Baltic seaport. Arrive in Stockholm, scene of Stieg 

Larsson’s Millennium. (B) 

DAY 6 STOCKHOLM. 

Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Royal Palace, Riddarholm Church, 

and the blue and gold chambers in the CITY HALL, where the annual Nobel 

Prize banquet is held, then enjoy a walk through the OLD TOWN. Choose from 

our exciting optional excursions to make the most of your stay. (B) 

DAY 7 STOCKHOLM–UPPSALA–FALUN. 

Arrive in Uppsala, seat of the Archbishop of the Church of Sweden, for a 

visit to its CATHEDRAL, where several coronations of Swedish monarchs 

took place. The cathedral dates back to the late 13th century and was built 

in French-Gothic style. Enter Dalarna County and see the Great Pit at the 

Falun Mine, the former copper mine and now a UNESCO World Heritage 

Site, before arriving at your hotel. (B,D)

THE SCANDINAVIAN 


Sognefjord & 

Flåm 

Borgund 

Nærøyfjord 

Lillehammer 

Gudvangen 1 

1 

Stalheim Hardangervidda 

Bergen 1 1 Torpo 

Vøringfoss Geilo 

Oslo 

2 

NORWAY 

SWEDEN 

Falun 

1 

Uppsala 

Stockholm 2 

North Sea 

Frederikshavn Gothenburg 

1 

Lake 

Vättern 

Baltic Sea 

DENMARK 

Arhus 

1 

STOCKHOLM 

Odense 

Funen 

Island 

▼ 

2 

Copenhagen 

DAY 8 FALUN–LILLEHAMMER, NORWAY. 

A scenic day! Continue into Dalarna County and stop at Nils Olsson’s 

DALA HORSE WORKSHOP to learn how these famous horses are made. 

On via Lake Mjøsa to Lillehammer. Enjoy a guided visit of the fascinating 

MAIHAUGEN OPEN-AIR MUSEUM. (B,D) 

DAY 9 LILLEHAMMER–BORGUND–FLÅM. 

Majestic mountains, dark-pine forests, sparkling lakes, and silvery trout 

streams abound on your leisurely journey today. Before arriving in Flåm, 

stop for pictures at Borgund’s stave church, famous for its beautiful exterior. 

Later, you may wish to join an exciting optional Flåm train ride. (B,D) 

DAY 10 FLÅM–STALHEIM–BERGEN. 

Embark at Flåm for a leisurely CRUISE on the spectacular Sognefjord 

and Nærøyfjord. Land at Gudvangen and drive to Stalheim. Here, 

a dazzling panoramic view over Nærøydalen Valley and coffee with a 

pastry await you. Early afternoon arrival in picturesque Bergen, the most 

characteristic of all Scandinavian towns. On your orientation tour you will 

hear about its 11th-century origins and its association with the Hanseatic 

League. Visit the colorful fish market, and stroll through the narrow lanes 

of ancient Bryggen. (B) 

DAY 11 BERGEN–GEILO. 

Meet the family that has owned the Steinstø farm for eight generations. 

While you taste their APPLE CIDER, they will tell you all about their history 

and how cider is made. Cross the Hardanger bridge before ascending to 

Vøringfoss, Norway’s most celebrated and mightiest waterfall. Continue 

across the Hardangervidda mountain plateau to the ski resort of Geilo. (B,D) 

DAY 12 GEILO–TORPO–OSLO. 

In Torpo, admire a STAVE CHURCH, symbol of Norwegian heritage. 

Continue along the scenic road between the Steinsfjord and the ice-blue 

Tyrifjord and arrive in Oslo. (B) 

DAY 13 OSLO. 


and the Royal Palace. Highlight visits: FROGNER PARK with Gustav 

Vigeland’s famous stark sculptures and the ornate CITY HALL. The 

afternoon is free, with a chance to join an optional excursion to the relics of a 

glorious seafaring past. Tonight, enjoy a special farewell dinner with wine at 

your hotel. (B,D) 

DAY 14 OSLO. 


LOCAL FAVORITE STOP AT ARTIST NILS OLSSON’S WORKSHOP TO 

LEARN HOW HAND-CRAFTED DALA HORSES, SWEDEN’S MOST FAMOUS 

SYMBOL, ARE MADE 

TOUR ZS DATES & PRICES 

14 days from Copenhagen to Oslo 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Copenhagen* 

End 

Oslo 

Land 

Only 

0424 Mon 24 Apr Sun 07 May 3539 


0508 Mon 08 May Sun 21 May 3559 

0513 Sat 13 May Fri 26 May 3559 

0515 Mon 15 May Sun 28 May 3559 

0520 Sat 20 May Fri 02 Jun 3559 

0522 Mon 22 May Sun 04 Jun 3559 

0527 Sat 27 May Fri 09 Jun 3559 

0529 Mon 29 May Sun 11 Jun 3689 

0603 Sat 03 Jun Fri 16 Jun 3559 

0605 Mon 05 Jun Sun 18 Jun 3559 

0610 Sat 10 Jun Fri 23 Jun 3559 

0612 Mon 12 Jun Sun 25 Jun 3559 

0617 Sat 17 Jun Fri 30 Jun 3559 

0619 Mon 19 Jun Sun 02 Jul 3559 

0624 Sat 24 Jun Fri 07 Jul 3629 

0626 Mon 26 Jun Sun 09 Jul 3629 

0701 Sat 01 Jul Fri 14 Jul 3559 

0703 Mon 03 Jul Sun 16 Jul 3559 

0708 Sat 08 Jul Fri 21 Jul 3559 







Departure 

Number 


Start 

Copenhagen* 

End 

Oslo 

0710 Mon 10 Jul Sun 23 Jul 3559 

0715 Sat 15 Jul Fri 28 Jul 3689 

0717 Mon 17 Jul Sun 30 Jul 3559 

0722 Sat 22 Jul Fri 04 Aug 3559 

0724 Mon 24 Jul Sun 06 Aug 3559 

0729 Sat 29 Jul Fri 11 Aug 3559 

0731 Mon 31 Jul Sun 13 Aug 3559 

0805 Sat 05 Aug Fri 18 Aug 3559 

0807 Mon 07 Aug Sun 20 Aug 3559 

0812 Sat 12 Aug Fri 25 Aug 3559 

0814 Mon 14 Aug Sun 27 Aug 3559 

0819 Sat 19 Aug Fri 01 Sep 3559 

0821 Mon 21 Aug Sun 03 Sep 3559 

0826 Sat 26 Aug Fri 08 Sep 3559 

0828 Mon 28 Aug Sun 10 Sep 3559 

0902 Sat 02 Sep Fri 15 Sep 3559 

0904 Mon 04 Sep Sun 17 Sep 3559 

0909 Sat 09 Sep Fri 22 Sep 3559 

0911 Mon 11 Sep Sun 24 Sep 3539 

Extra nights per person in Copenhagen: 









Land 

Only 


THE GRAND SCANDINAVIAN 

CIRCLE TOUR 18 DAYS 














STOCKHOLM Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit the City Hall, 

walking tour of the Old Town 

HELSINGBORG–ELSINORE Ferry crossing 

COPENHAGEN Guided sightseeing, see the Little Mermaid and visit 

Rosenborg Castle 

COPENHAGEN–OSLO HARBOR Overnight cruise in first-class, 

outside, two-berth cabins with private facilities (dinner included) 

TELEMARK Guided visits of the Heddal stave church and Vemork; 

admire Låtefoss Waterfall 

HARDANGERFJORD Ferry crossing 

BERGEN Special dinner; orientation and funicular ride up to Mount Fløyen 

SOGNEFJORD CRUISE 

FLÅM Ride the spectacular Flåm train; MYRDAL–OSLO By train 

OSLO Guided sightseeing, walk through Frogner Park, visit City Hall 

OSLO–TROMSØ By air 

TROMSØ Orientation, visit the Arctic Cathedral 

ULLSFJORD & LYNGENFJORD Ferry crossing 

ALTA Visit the rock carvings 

NORTH CAPE Visit the North Cape Visitor Center 

KARASJOK Husky dog experience 

ROVANIEMI Visit Santa Claus Village; receive your Arctic Circle 

Certificate; orientation 

OULU Lunch stop 

LAHTI Stop in the international ski resort 

HELSINKI Guided sightseeing, Sibelius Monument, visit the Lutheran 

Cathedral and the open-air market; farewell dinner 

■ HOTELS STOCKHOLM Scandic Continental (F), COPENHAGEN Radisson Blu 

Scandinavia (SF), TELEMARK Rauland Hogfjellshotell (F) at Rauland, BERGEN 

Scandic Ørnen (F), OSLO Scandic Victoria (F), TROMSØ Scandic Ishavshotel (F), 

ALTA Scandic Alta (F), NORTH CAPE Scandic Honningsvåg (F) at Honningsvåg, 

IVALO Ivalo (F), ROVANIEMI Original Sokos Vaakuna (F), JYVÄSKYLÄ Scandic 

Jyvaskyla (F), HELSINKI Scandic Simonkentta (F) 

■ MEALS Full Scandinavian buffet breakfast (B) daily; 10 three-course 

dinners (D) with wine, including a welcome dinner in Stockholm, a 

special dinner in Bergen, and a farewell dinner in Helsinki 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; overnight sea cruise; funicular ride; 

Flam train; train Myrdal-Oslo; flight Oslo-Tromsø; ferry cruises; highspeed 

Sapsan train (Tour ZNM) 



LOCAL FAVORITE EXPERIENCE A SPECTACULAR RIDE ON THE 

WORLD-FAMOUS FLÅM TRAIN 


■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Stockholm, Helsinki, St. Petersburg, Moscow 

■ EXTEND YOUR VACATION to St. Petersburg & Moscow (Tour ZNM) 

or to St. Petersburg (Tour ZNE) 






For a more detailed itinerary on Extensions ZNM and ZNE, see Tour RX 

on page 54. 

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HELSINKI CATHEDRAL

THE GRAND SCANDINAVIAN CIRCLE TOUR 


Lyngenfjord 

Ullsfjord 

Tromsø 1 

1 

Alta 

1 North Cape 

Karasjok 

Ivalo 1 

Arctic Circle 

1 Rovaniemi 

NORWAY 

Sognefjord Flåm 

Myrdal 

Oulu 

FINLAND 

1 Jyväskylä 

Lahti 

RUSSIA 

Karelian 

Isthmus 

Bergen 2 

Helsinki 2 St. Petersburg 3 

Hardangerfjord Låtefoss SWEDEN 

2 

(Tour ZNE) 

Oslo 

Stockholm Tallinn 

Telemark 1 

2 

Vemork 

ESTONIA 

Heddal 

1 

Moscow 3 

(Tour ZNM) 

DENMARK 

Helsingborg 

Elsinore 

1 Copenhagen 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN. (Fri.) 

Welcome to Stockholm! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling 


DAY 2 STOCKHOLM. (Sat.) 

Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Royal Palace; Riddarholm 

Church; the blue and gold chambers in the CITY HALL, where the 

annual Nobel Prize banquet is held; and a walk through the OLD 

TOWN. Choose from our exciting optional excursions to make the 

most of your stay. (B) 

DAY 3 STOCKHOLM–COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. (Sun.) 

Enjoy the Swedish countryside during a comfortable drive south via Lake 

Mälar and Lake Vättern to Helsingborg. Cross by FERRY to Denmark 

and enjoy views of Hamlet’s Kronborg Castle at Elsinore. Arrive in 

Copenhagen, proud capital of Denmark. (B) 

DAY 4 COPENHAGEN. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO OSLO HARBOR, 

NORWAY. (Mon.) 

Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Church of Our Savior and the 

Stock Exchange on the way to splendid ROSENBORG CASTLE, where 

some of the crown jewels of Denmark are held. Here, admire the incredible 

Throne Chair, made from narwhal tusks—the only one of its kind in the 

world! Drive past the National Museum and the Royal Theater, and stop for 

pictures of Amalienborg Palace and the LITTLE MERMAID statue. In the 

late afternoon, board your ship for the overnight KATTEGAT & OSLOFJORD 

CRUISE to Norway. Dinner will be served on the ship. (B,D) 

DAY 5 OSLO HARBOR–HEDDAL–VEMORK–TELEMARK. (Tue.) 

After disembarkation, enjoy a guided visit to the HEDDAL STAVE 

CHURCH, the largest of the country’s remaining wooden churches. Via 

Lake Tinnsjøen—where saboteurs sank a ferry loaded with heavy water, 

ruining Nazi hopes of winning the race for the atomic bomb—enter the 

Rjukan Valley. Then, the highlight of the day: a guided visit of VEMORK, 

scene of the daring sabotage action featured in the movie The Heroes 

of Telemark. Learn about the dramatic events of 1943 and about the 

technology of hydroelectric power generation, one of the pillars of 

Norway’s economy. Continue to rustic, unspoiled Telemark. (B,D) 

DAY 6 TELEMARK–BERGEN. (Wed.) 

Drive along Lake Totak to the Haukeli mountains, where polar explorer 

and Nobel Laureate Fridtjof Nansen prepared his polar expedition. 

Admire thundering Låtefoss Waterfall and continue via Odda and the 

orchards along Sørfjord, whose tranquil splendor was the inspiration for 

Grieg’s Morning Mood. Cross Hardangerfjord by FERRY, and arrive in 

picturesque Bergen. This evening, a special dinner with wine at a local 

restaurant has been prepared for you. (B,D) 

DAY 7 BERGEN. (Thu.) 

During your orientation tour, hear about the city’s 11th-century origins 

and its association with the Hanseatic League, and ride the FUNICULAR 

up to Mount Fløyen. Exciting optional excursions are available. (B) 

DAY 8 BERGEN–FLÅM–OSLO. (Fri.) 

A wonderful day: embark for a relaxing CRUISE on beautiful Nærøyfjord 

and Sognefjord. Arrive in Flåm, and experience a spectacular ride on 

the FLÅM TRAIN and see the magnificent Kjosfossen waterfall. At the 

Myrdal mountain station, change to the BERGEN-OSLO TRAIN, which 

takes you through Hardanger National Park and the beautiful Hallingdal 

Valley to Norway’s proud capital. (B,D) 

DAY 9 OSLO. (Sat.) 


and the Royal Palace. Highlight visits: FROGNER PARK with Gustav 

Vigeland’s famous stark sculptures and the ornate CITY HALL. The 

afternoon is free, with a chance to join an optional excursion to the relics 

of a glorious seafaring past. (B) 


LOCAL FAVORITE IN KARASJOK, VISIT A HUSKY FARM OWNED BY 

SVEN ENGHOLM, 11-TIME WINNER OF EUROPE’S LONGEST SLED DOG 

RACE, AND MEET SOME OF SVEN’S HIGHLY TRAINED CANINE ATHLETES 

COPENHAGEN 

COPENHAGEN 

DAY 10 OSLO–TROMSØ. (Sun.) 

Board your flight to Tromsø and arrive in the world’s most northern 

university city, starting point of many great polar explorers. Here, winters 

can be hard and summers usually surprisingly warm because of the 

warm gulf currents and the “Midnight Sun.” During your orientation, visit 

the ARCTIC CATHEDRAL. (B) 

DAY 11 TROMSØ–ALTA. (Mon.) 

Leave the capital of northern Norway and continue your journey 

northwards. Enjoy FERRY CROSSINGS on the Ullsfjord and Lyngenfjord, 

the most spectacular ferry rides because of the breathtaking views of the 

Lyngen Alps and their glaciers, and arrive in Alta. (B,D) 

DAY 12 ALTA–NORTH CAPE. (Tue.) 

Orientation features a visit to the spectacular ROCK CARVINGS, one of 

the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, then continue to Honningsvåg, the 

northernmost point of the North Cape. Discover the NORTH CAPE VISITOR 

CENTER, a sheer cliff rising 1,000 feet from the Atlantic Ocean. (B,D) 

DAY 13 NORTH CAPE–KARASJOK–IVALO, FINLAND. (Wed.) 

Admire crystal-clear streams, sparkling lakes, tundra, and forests as 

you head south and penetrate deep into beautiful Lapland, as it is 

called by the natives. Stop in Karasjok, seat of the Sami Parliament, 

where a highlight visit is included to Sven Engholm’s HUSKY 

FARM. Sven has led expeditions to Spitsbergen, Siberia, and 

Greenland, and won the longest sled dog race several times. Enjoy 

traditional snacks here, then continue to the Sami village of Ivalo for 

your overnight stay. (B,D) 

DAY 14 IVALO–ARCTIC CIRCLE–ROVANIEMI. (Thu.) 

Cross the Arctic Circle (66°31’N), and stop at SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE, 

with a chance to see Father Christmas himself. Here you will 

receive your Arctic Circle Certificate. Continue to Rovaniemi, where an 

orientation features the Town Hall, the Library, and the Lappia House. 

Tonight is your chance to join an optional dinner at a Sami home. (B) 

DAY 15 ROVANIEMI–OULU–JYVÄSKYLÄ. (Fri.) 

A comfortable drive south to the university city of Oulu, where there is 

time to have lunch before continuing to Jyväskylä. (B,D) 

DAY 16 JYVÄSKYLÄ–LAHTI–HELSINKI. (Sat.) 

Arrive in the international ski resort of Lahti, with its three enormous 

ski jumps. Then, continue via Järvenpää, composer Jean Sibelius’ 

hometown, to Helsinki, capital of Finland. Guided sightseeing features 

the City Hall and the Parliament House, the Presidential Palace, the 

monumental railroad station, the great LUTHERAN CATHEDRAL, the 

Olympic Stadium, the SIBELIUS MONUMENT, and Helsinki’s local arts 

and crafts OPEN-AIR MARKET. (B) 

DAY 17 HELSINKI. (Sun.) 

A full day at leisure offers the opportunity to join an optional excursion 

to Tallinn, capital of Estonia, known as one of the “Pearls of the Baltic 

Countries.” Tonight, a farewell dinner with wine awaits you at the hotel to 

celebrate the success of your Arctic journey. (B,D) 



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LOCAL FAVORITE IN LAPLAND, STOP AT SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE, 

WHERE YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR ARCTIC CIRCLE CERTIFICATE 


TOUR ZNM 24 DAYS 

































TOUR ZNE 21 DAYS 



DAYS 18 TO 20 Like Tour ZNM. 



morning. (B) 



TOURS ZN, ZNM AND ZNE DATES & PRICES 


ZN: 18 days from Stockholm to Helsinki 

ZNM: 24 days from Stockholm to Moscow 

ZNE: 21 days from Stockholm to St. Petersburg 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Stockholm* 

TOUR ZN TOUR ZNM TOUR ZNE 

Land 

Only 

Land 

Only 

Land 

Only 

0421 Fri 21 Apr 4899 6669 5669 

0428 Fri 28 Apr 5049 6749 5749 

0505 Fri 05 May 4899 6669 5669 

0512 Fri 12 May 4899 6669 5669 

0519 Fri 19 May 4899 6699 5699 

0526 Fri 26 May 4899 6699 5699 

0602 Fri 02 Jun 4899 6699 5699 

0609 Fri 09 Jun 4899 6699 5699 

0616 Fri 16 Jun 4899 6669 5669 

0623 Fri 23 Jun 4899 6669 5669 






ZN $1110; ZNM $1534; ZNE $1409 


ZN $172; ZNM $260; ZNE $228 

Extra nights per person in Stockholm: 



Departure 

Number 

Start 

Stockholm* 




NORTH CAPE 

TOUR ZN TOUR ZNM TOUR ZNE 

Land 

Only 

Land 

Only 

Land 

Only 

0630 Fri 30 Jun 4899 6669 5669 

0707 Fri 07 Jul 4899 6669 5669 

0714 Fri 14 Jul 4969 6749 5749 

0721 Fri 21 Jul 4899 6629 5629 

0728 Fri 28 Jul 4899 6629 5629 

0804 Fri 04 Aug 4899 6629 5629 

0811 Fri 11 Aug 4899 6629 5629 

0818 Fri 18 Aug 4899 6629 5629 

0825 Fri 25 Aug 4899 6629 5629 


in single room $122, in twin $69, 

in triple $59 

Extension ZNM: 




Extension ZNE: 





GEMS OF ICELAND 6 DAYS 






TAKE A BREAK 









REYKJAVIK Welcome dinner; boat cruise, see whales in their 

natural habitat (or Northern Lights departures 0109-0403 & 1002-1211); 

orientation; farewell dinner at a local restaurant 

THINGVELLIR Walk through the rift valley that marks the 

separation between the North American and the European 

tectonic plates 

GEYSIR Admire the hot springs; 

drink a glass of schnapps 

GULLFOSS 

Marvel at the waterfall 

SKAFTAFELL Drive through the national park 

taste local specialties and 

LAKE JÖKULSÁRLÓN See the setting of James Bond’s Die 

Another Day and see the largest glacier in Europe 

SKOGAFOSS & SELJALANDSFOSS Admire waterfalls 

HELLISHEIÐARVIRKJUN Visit the geothermal heat and electric 

power station 

■ HOTELS REYKJAVIK Hilton Reykjavik Nordica (F), 

KIRKJUBÆJARKLAUSTUR Icelandair Hotel Klaustur (F) 


with wine, including a welcome dinner and a special farewell dinner 

in Reykjavik 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; boat cruise 



NORTHERN LIGHTS 


■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Reykjavik 








Combine this tour with Scenic Norway on page 64 and take advantage 

of the second tour discount (see page 25). 

Hotels outside of Reykjavik may not always be of the standard 

usually expected. 

Certain features are subject to nature’s law. 

LOCAL FAVORITE MARVEL AT THE MIGHTY GULLFOSS WATERFALL 

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GEMS OF ICELAND 


ICELAND 

Reykjavik 

Thingvellir 

2 ▼1 

Hellisheiðarvirkjun 

Gullfoss 

Geysir 

Seljalandsfoss 

Skogafoss 

Skaftafell 

National Park 

2 

Kirkjubæjarklaustur 

Lake Jökulsárlón 

LOCAL FAVORITE IN THINGVELLIR, DRAMATIC SITE OF THE FIRST 

ICELANDIC PARLIAMENT, WALK THROUGH THE ANCIENT RIFT VALLEY THAT 

SEPARATES THE NORTH AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN TECTONIC PLATES 

REYKJAVIK 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN REYKJAVIK, ICELAND. (Mon.) 

Welcome to Reykjavik! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling 


DAY 2 REYKJAVIK. (Tue.) 

An early morning optional excursion is available to the Blue Lagoon. In 

the afternoon, embark for an unforgettable experience: watch whales 

in their natural habitat! (B,D) 

DAY 3 REYKJAVIK–THINGVELLIR–GEYSIR–GULLFOSS– 

KIRKJUBÆJARKLAUSTUR. (Wed.) 

After a drive through pretty Reykjavik, continue to Thingvellir, a geological 

paradise. Here, walk through the rift valley that marks the separation 

between the North American and European tectonic plates. Next, stop 

at the hot springs at Geysir for a real treat: meet the chef of the Geysir 

restaurant and walk with him to the geothermal areas. Taste freshly 

baked bread, which is cooked using the heat from the hot springs, with 

Icelandic butter, boiled eggs and herring, and a glass of geysir schnapps, 

served at freezing point. Marvel at the mighty Gullfoss waterfall. (B,D) 

DAY 4 KIRKJUBÆJARKLAUSTUR. EXCURSION TO SKAFTAFELL 

NATIONAL PARK & LAKE JÖKULSÁRLÓN. (Thu.) 

Drive through the national park at Skaftafell and stop at Lake 

Jökulsárlón, where some of the most spectacular scenes of the James 

Bond movie Die Another Day were filmed. Watch how the largest glacier 

in Europe, Vatnajökull, flows into the lake, forming icebergs. An exciting 

optional boat trip through the icebergs is available before returning to 


DAY 5 KIRKJUBÆJARKLAUSTUR–SKOGAFOSS–SELJALANDSFOSS– 

HELLISHEIÐARVIRKJUN–REYKJAVIK. (Fri.) 

Enjoy a spectacular drive along Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls 

on your way to Hellisheiðarvirkjun, where you will visit the geothermal 

heat and electric POWER STATION. Return to Reykjavik and tonight, 

enjoy a special farewell dinner at one of the city’s fine restaurants to 

celebrate the success of your Icelandic vacation. (B,D) 

DAY 6 REYKJAVIK. (Sat.) 


TOUR ZRS DATES & PRICES 

6 days from Reykjavik to Reykjavik 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Reykjavik* 

End 

Reykjavik 

Land 

Only 

0109 Mon 09 Jan Sat 14 Jan 2469 

0123 Mon 23 Jan Sat 28 Jan 2469 

0206 Mon 06 Feb Sat 11 Feb 2469 

0220 Mon 20 Feb Sat 25 Feb 2469 

0306 Mon 06 Mar Sat 11 Mar 2469 

0320 Mon 20 Mar Sat 25 Mar 2469 

0403 Mon 03 Apr Sat 08 Apr 2469 

0417 Mon 17 Apr Sat 22 Apr 2469 

0501 Mon 01 May Sat 06 May 2619 

0508 Mon 08 May Sat 13 May 2619 

0515 Mon 15 May Sat 20 May 2619 

0522 Mon 22 May Sat 27 May 2619 

0529 Mon 29 May Sat 03 Jun 2619 

0605 Mon 05 Jun Sat 10 Jun 2799 

0612 Mon 12 Jun Sat 17 Jun 2799 

0619 Mon 19 Jun Sat 24 Jun 2799 

0626 Mon 26 Jun Sat 01 Jul 2799 

0703 Mon 03 Jul Sat 08 Jul 2799 

0710 Mon 10 Jul Sat 15 Jul 2799 






Departure 

Number 


Start 

Reykjavik* 

End 

Reykjavik 

0717 Mon 17 Jul Sat 22 Jul 2799 

0724 Mon 24 Jul Sat 29 Jul 2799 

0731 Mon 31 Jul Sat 05 Aug 2799 

0807 Mon 07 Aug Sat 12 Aug 2799 

0814 Mon 14 Aug Sat 19 Aug 2799 

0821 Mon 21 Aug Sat 26 Aug 2799 

0828 Mon 28 Aug Sat 02 Sep 2799 

0904 Mon 04 Sep Sat 09 Sep 2619 

0911 Mon 11 Sep Sat 16 Sep 2619 

0918 Mon 18 Sep Sat 23 Sep 2619 

0925 Mon 25 Sep Sat 30 Sep 2619 

1002 Mon 02 Oct Sat 07 Oct 2429 

1009 Mon 09 Oct Sat 14 Oct 2429 

1016 Mon 16 Oct Sat 21 Oct 2429 

1030 Mon 30 Oct Sat 04 Nov 2429 

1113 Mon 13 Nov Sat 18 Nov 2429 

1127 Mon 27 Nov Sat 02 Dec 2429 

1211 Mon 11 Dec Sat 16 Dec 2429 


Extra nights per person in Reykjavik: 


in twin $163-$231, 





Land 

Only 


ICELAND ADVENTURE 8 DAYS 






TAKE A BREAK 









REYKJAVIK Welcome dinner; orientation; farewell dinner at a 

local restaurant 

HELLISHEIÐARVIRKJUN Visit the geothermal heat and electric 

power station 

GEYSIR Admire the hot springs; 

glass of schnapps 

GULLFOSS Marvel at the waterfall 

taste local specialties and drink a 

THINGVELLIR Walk through the rift valley that marks the 

separation between the North American and the European 

tectonic plates 

HAUGANES 

Boat cruise, see whales in their natural habitat 

AKUREYRI Orientation, visit the Botanical Garden 

GOÐAFOSS See the “Waterfall of the Gods” 

LAKE MÝVATN Marvel at this beautiful lake 

DETTIFOSS Admire the most powerful waterfall in Europe 

EGILSSTAÐIR Orientation 

LAKE JÖKULSÁRLÓN See the setting of James Bond’s Die 

Another Day and see the largest glacier in Europe 

SKAFTAFELL Drive through the national park 

EYJAFJALLAJÖKULL Drive by the volcano 

■ HOTELS REYKJAVIK Hilton Reykjavik Nordica (F), BORGARNES 

Icelandair Hamar (F), AKUREYRI Kea (F), EGILSSTAÐIR Herad (F) or 

Hallormsstaður (F), HÖFN Höfn (F), VIK Icelandair Vik (F) 



in Reykjavik 



available in most hotel lobbies 


■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Reykjavik 





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Combine this tour with Scenic Norway on page 64 and take advantage 

of the second tour discount (see page 25). 

Hotels outside of Reykjavik may not always be of the standard 

usually expected. 

Certain features are subject to nature’s law. 

LOCAL FAVORITE STOP AT LAKE JÖKULSÁRLÓN, WHERE SCENES 

WERE FILMED FROM THE JAMES BOND MOVIE DIE ANOTHER DAY

ICELAND ADVENTURE 


LOCAL FAVORITE AT HAUGANES, EMBARK FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE 

WHALE-WATCHING EXPERIENCE 

Borgarnes 1 

Thingvellir 

Reykjavik 1 1 

Hauganes 

1 

Akureyri 

ICELAND 

Geysir 

1 Höfn 

Vatnajökull 

Gullfoss 

Lake Jökulsárlón 

Hellisheiðarvirkjun 

Skaftafell 

Eyjafjallajökull National Park 

▼ 

1 

Vik 

Goðafoss 

Lake Mývatn 

Dettifoss 

Egilsstaðir 1 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN REYKJAVIK, ICELAND. (Sun.) 

Welcome to Reykjavik! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling 


DAY 2 REYKJAVIK–HELLISHEIÐARVIRKJUN–GEYSIR–GULLFOSS– 

THINGVELLIR–BORGARNES. (Mon.) 

After an orientation drive of pretty Reykjavik, enjoy an interesting 

visit to the geothermal heat and electric POWER STATION in 

Hellisheiðarvirkjun. Next, stop at the hot springs at Geysir for a real 

treat: meet the chef of the Geysir restaurant and walk with him to the 

geothermal areas. Taste freshly baked bread, which is cooked 

using the heat from the hot springs, with Icelandic butter, boiled eggs 

and herring, and a glass of geysir schnapps, served at freezing point. 

Marvel at the mighty Gullfoss waterfall and stop in Thingvellir, a 

geological paradise. Here, you will walk through the rift valley that 

marks the separation between the North American and European 

tectonic plates. Continue to your hotel in Borgarnes. (B,D) 

DAY 3 BORGARNES–HAUGANES–AKUREYRI. (Tue.) 

A real treat! At Hauganes, embark for an unforgettable experience: 

watch whales in their natural habitat! Continue to Akureyri for your 

overnight stay. (B,D) 

DAY 4 AKUREYRI–GOÐAFOSS–LAKE MÝVATN–DETTIFOSS– 

EGILSSTAÐIR. (Wed.) 

During your orientation of the capital of northern Iceland, hear about 

the city’s history after it was established as a trading center in 1602. 

Visit the BOTANICAL GARDEN, featuring specimens of almost all native 

Icelandic plants. Then, admire Goðafoss, known as the “Waterfall of the 

Gods.” Enjoy a scenic drive to the lovely blue Lake Mývatn, teeming with 

bird life in one of Iceland’s prettiest areas, and known for geothermal 

activity and producing colored deposits. Before arriving in Egilsstaðir, 

take pictures of the most powerful waterfall in Europe, Dettifoss (road 

conditions permitting). (B,D) 

DAY 5 EGILSSTAÐIR–HÖFN. (Thu.) 

Follow the eastern coast, where the first Irish missionaries settled some 

200 years ago, and arrive in Höfn. (B,D) 

DAY 6 HÖFN–LAKE JÖKULSÁRLÓN–SKAFTAFELL–VIK. (Fri.) 

Prepare for the highlight of the day: stop at Lake Jökulsárlón, where 

some of the most spectacular scenes of the James Bond movie Die 

Another Day were filmed. Watch how the largest glacier in Europe, 

Vatnajökull, flows into the lake, forming icebergs. An exciting optional boat 

trip through the icebergs is available. Then, drive through the national park 

at Skaftafell to Vik, the southernmost village in Iceland. (B,D) 

DAY 7 VIK–EYJAFJALLAJÖKULL–REYKJAVIK. (Sat.) 

On your way back to Reykjavik, drive by the Eyjafjallajökull volcano, 

well known for the eruption that generated the massive ash cloud in 

2010. This afternoon, you may wish to join an optional excursion to the 

Blue Lagoon, and tonight, a special farewell dinner awaits you at one of 

LOCAL FAVORITE MEET THE CHEF OF THE GEYSIR RESTAURANT, AND 

WALK WITH HIM TO THE GEOTHERMAL AREAS TO TASTE LOCAL SPECIALTIES 

Reykjavik’s fine restaurants to celebrate the success of your Icelandic 

Adventure. (B,D) 

DAY 8 REYKJAVIK. (Sun.) 


TOUR ZR DATES & PRICES 

8 days from Reykjavik to Reykjavik 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Reykjavik* 

End 

Reykjavik 

Land 

Only 

0507 Sun 07 May Sun 14 May 3489 

0514 Sun 14 May Sun 21 May 3489 

0521 Sun 21 May Sun 28 May 3489 

0528 Sun 28 May Sun 04 Jun 3489 

0604 Sun 04 Jun Sun 11 Jun 3749 

0611 Sun 11 Jun Sun 18 Jun 3749 

0618 Sun 18 Jun Sun 25 Jun 3749 

0625 Sun 25 Jun Sun 02 Jul 3749 

0702 Sun 02 Jul Sun 09 Jul 3749 

0709 Sun 09 Jul Sun 16 Jul 3749 

0716 Sun 16 Jul Sun 23 Jul 3749 






Departure 

Number 


Start 

Reykjavik* 

End 

Reykjavik 

0723 Sun 23 Jul Sun 30 Jul 3749 

0730 Sun 30 Jul Sun 06 Aug 3749 

0806 Sun 06 Aug Sun 13 Aug 3749 

0813 Sun 13 Aug Sun 20 Aug 3749 

0820 Sun 20 Aug Sun 27 Aug 3749 

0827 Sun 27 Aug Sun 03 Sep 3749 

0903 Sun 03 Sep Sun 10 Sep 3579 

0910 Sun 10 Sep Sun 17 Sep 3579 

0917 Sun 17 Sep Sun 24 Sep 3579 

0924 Sun 24 Sep Sun 01 Oct 3579 

1001 Sun 01 Oct Sun 08 Oct 3379 


Extra nights per person in Reykjavik: 


in twin $191-$231, 





Land 

Only 


LONDON & COUNTRY 7 DAYS 






TAKE A BREAK 


On the Go 








LONDON Welcome dinner at a historic London pub, followed 

by a relaxed, narrated, nighttime river cruise on the Thames; guided 

sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral and see the Changing of the 

Guard, if held; visit Buckingham Palace (August & September 

only); farewell dinner and West End show 

STRATFORD-UPON-AVON Take pictures of Anne Hathaway’s 

Cottage, visit Shakespeare’s birthplace 

OXFORD Walking tour through the university city 

STONEHENGE Visit the prehistoric monument 

BATH Visit the Roman relics 

■ HOTELS LONDON Park Plaza Westminster Bridge (SF) 

■ MEALS Full English breakfast (B) daily; 2 three-course dinners (D) 

with wine and choice of menu, including dinner at a traditional pub 

and a farewell dinner at a London restaurant 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; Thames River cruise, high-speed 

Eurostar train (Tour GAE) 

■ HEADSETS in Paris (Tour GAE) 



■ ADD PARIS TO YOUR VACATION (Tour GAE) with Monograms 






LOCAL FAVORITE ENJOY A SPECIAL DINNER WITH WINE, 

FOLLOWED BY A PRIVATE, NARRATED CRUISE ON THE THAMES PAST 

SOME OF LONDON’S MOST BEAUTIFUL ILLUMINATED SITES 


Welcome to London! Your Tour Director will meet you upon your arrival 

at the hotel, and is available to help you make the most of your stay. 

The rest of the day is free for you to relax or start exploring the lively 

British capital. This evening, enjoy a three-course dinner with wine, 

followed by a private, narrated CRUISE on the Thames River to admire 

some of the capital’s most beautiful illuminated sights. (D) 

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LOCAL FAVORITE A VISIT TO BUCKINGHAM PALACE IS 

INCLUDED FOR DEPARTURES 0730 THROUGH 0917 




and Big Ben beside River Thames, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall’s 

mounted horseguards and the Prime Minister’s Downing Street, 

Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Highlights are a visit to 

ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL and the ceremonial pageantry of the 

Changing of the Guard, if held. In the afternoon, you might like to 

consider an optional excursion to Windsor Castle, the oldest and 

largest occupied castle in the world, where you’ll see the magnificent 

State Apartments and St. George’s Chapel. (B)


Today offers you the opportunity to enjoy London on your own. For 

departures 0730 to 0917, a morning visit to BUCKINGHAM PALACE 

is included (dates are subject to unexpected closures). You will see the 

magnificent State Rooms richly furnished with many of the greatest 

treasures from the Royal Collection and used by the Royal Family for 

ceremonial occasions and official entertaining. The afternoon is free for you 

to sightsee on your own or to join an optional excursion to the 900-yearold 

Tower of London with its fabulous Crown Jewels. (B) 

DAY 4 LONDON. EXCURSION TO SHAKESPEARE COUNTRY. (Wed.) 

Set out for an exciting day of sightseeing: in Stratford-upon-Avon, 

take pictures of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and visit SHAKESPEARE’S 

BIRTHPLACE, with time afterwards to enjoy this pretty Elizabethan town 

at your own pace. Then, take a drive into the Cotswold Hills and through 

the picturesque villages and idyllic rolling English landscapes. The final 

highlight is a walking tour through Oxford that takes in the colleges 

where Britain’s elite receive their outstanding education. (B) 

DAY 5 LONDON. EXCURSION TO STONEHENGE & BATH. (Thu.) 

Today’s excursion brings you to mysterious, prehistoric STONEHENGE. 

First, explore the visitor center with its imaginative exhibitions, then take the 

shuttle to the stone circle and admire the magnificence of the monument 

up close. Travel on to the beautiful Georgian city of Bath. Following a scenic 

drive into the heart of the city, visit the ROMAN BATHS, built nearly 2,000 

years ago. You will also have time to enjoy the city on your own and stroll 

past Bath Abbey and along the Avon River before returning to London. (B) 

DAY 6 AT LEISURE IN LONDON. (Fri.) 

Another day with time for independent activities. A variety of optional 

excursions are offered: you could stroll through Hyde Park and stop 

for a visit of Kensington Palace, home to Prince William and Catherine, 

Duchess of Cambridge; or you might consider an excursion to the 

Warner Bros. Studios, where the famous Harry Potter films were 

produced. This is an amazing opportunity to walk through the iconic set 

across the original stone floor of the Great Hall, or along Diagon Alley 

to see the array of wonderful wizarding shops. For the finale of your 

London vacation, join your Tour Director and newfound friends for a 

delicious three-course farewell dinner, followed by TICKETS for one of 

London’s leading theater productions. (B,D) 




TOUR GAE 10 DAYS 



Eurostar train (Standard 

class) from London to Paris, 

transfers to/from train stations, 3 

overnights, guided sightseeing and 

services of an expert Local Host. 

DAY 7 LONDON–PARIS, FRANCE. (Sat.) 

Travel by high-speed EUROSTAR TRAIN (Standard class) to Paris. Your 

Local Host is available to help you make the most of your stay. (B) 



including the gothic NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL and THE LOUVRE. (B) 







LONDON & COUNTRY 

7 DAYS BRITAIN & IRELAND 

Bath 

Stratford-upon-Avon 

Cotswolds 

ENGLAND 

Stonehenge 

Oxford 

▼ 

▼ 


TOURS GA & GAE DATES & PRICES 


GA: 7 days in London 

GAE: 10 days from London to Paris 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

London* 

TOUR GA 

End 

London 

Land 

Only 

TOUR GAE 

End 

Paris 

Land 

Only 

0409 Sun 09 Apr 15 Apr 1799 18 Apr 2791 

0416 Sun 16 Apr 22 Apr 1819 25 Apr 2811 

0423 Sun 23 Apr 29 Apr 1839 02 May 2858 

0430 Sun 30 Apr 06 May 1999 09 May 3048 

0507 Sun 07 May 13 May 1999 16 May 3049 

0514 Sun 14 May 20 May 1999 23 May 3048 

0521 Sun 21 May 27 May 1999 30 May 3048 

0528 Sun 28 May 03 Jun 1999 06 Jun 3048 

0604 Sun 04 Jun 10 Jun 1999 13 Jun 3048 

0611 Sun 11 Jun 17 Jun 1999 20 Jun 3190 

0618 Sun 18 Jun 24 Jun 1999 27 Jun 3048 

0625 Sun 25 Jun 01 Jul 1999 04 Jul 3048 

0702 Sun 02 Jul 08 Jul 1999 11 Jul 3048 

0709 Sun 09 Jul 15 Jul 1999 18 Jul 2990 




and Europe. 



GA $859; GAE $1215-$1412 


GA $42; GAE $86-$158 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

London* 

London 

6 

FRANCE 

TOUR GA 

End 

London 

Land 

Only 




Extension GAE: 

Upgrade supplement to Standard Premier on 

Eurostar Train: $185 

Extra nights per person in Paris 






OXFORD 

TOUR GAE 

End 

Paris 

Land 

Only 

0716 Sun 16 Jul 22 Jul 1999 25 Jul 2990 

0723 Sun 23 Jul 29 Jul 1999 01 Aug 2990 

0730 Sun 30 Jul 05 Aug 2059 08 Aug 3050 

0806 Sun 06 Aug 12 Aug 2059 15 Aug 3050 

0813 Sun 13 Aug 19 Aug 2059 22 Aug 3050 

0820 Sun 20 Aug 26 Aug 2059 29 Aug 3050 

0827 Sun 27 Aug 02 Sep 2059 05 Sep 3109 

0903 Sun 03 Sep 09 Sep 2059 12 Sep 3108 

0910 Sun 10 Sep 16 Sep 2059 19 Sep 3108 

0917 Sun 17 Sep 23 Sep 2059 26 Sep 3108 

0924 Sun 24 Sep 30 Sep 1999 03 Oct 3048 


1008 Sun 08 Oct 14 Oct 1989 17 Oct 3038 


3 Paris

THE BEST OF SOUTHERN 

ENGLAND 7 DAYS 






TAKE A BREAK 











HAMPTON COURT A special walking tour through the palace’s 

ornamental gardens 

OXFORD Visit the university city 


Cottage, visit Shakespeare’s birthplace; welcome dinner 

BROADWAY Visit the picturesque Cotswolds village 

TINTERN ABBEY Take pictures of the abbey ruins; 

bara brith at The Anchor pub 



SALISBURY Visit the cathedral; 

restaurant 

BRIGHTON Visit the popular seaside resort 

enjoy tea and 

enjoy lunch in the Refectory 

HEVER CASTLE Visit the double-moated, 13th-century castle 

■ HOTELS LONDON Hilton London Metropole (SF) or Park Plaza 

Westminster Bridge (SF), STRATFORD-UPON-AVON Crowne Plaza 

Stratford-upon-Avon (SF), BATH Hilton (F), BRIGHTON Hilton Metropole (SF) 

■ MEALS Full English breakfast (B) daily; 1 lunch (L); 2 three-course 

dinners (D) with wine and choice of menus, including a welcome 

dinner in Stratford 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; high-speed Eurostar train (Tour GVE) 

■ HEADSETS Throughout the tour except London 





■ ADD PARIS TO YOUR VACATION (Tour GVE) with Monograms 






TINTERN ABBEY 

HEVER CASTLE 







and Big Ben beside the Thames River, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall’s 


Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Highlights are a visit to ST. 

PAUL’S CATHEDRAL and the ceremonial pageantry of the Changing of 

the Guard, if held. Free time in the afternoon for independent activities 

or to join an optional excursion to Windsor Castle or the Tower of 

London with its fabulous Crown Jewels. Later, how about an optional 

dinner, followed by a cruise on the Thames River? (B) 

DAY 3 LONDON–HAMPTON COURT–OXFORD–STRATFORD-UPON- 

AVON. (Wed.) 

Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions, and depart at 

8 am for a lovely day of sightseeing. First, a special visit to admire the 

ORNAMENTAL GARDENS of Henry VIII’s Hampton Court Palace. Your 

Tour Director will take you on a walk through the breathtaking grounds. 

Then, drive through Runnymede, site of the sealing of the Magna Carta 

on June 15, 1215, and take a stroll in Oxford to see the colleges where 

Britain’s elite receives its outstanding education. Arrive in Stratfordupon-Avon 

in good time to take pictures of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage 

and visit SHAKESPEARE’S BIRTHPLACE. Tonight, enjoy a welcome 

dinner with wine at your hotel. (B,D) 

DAY 4 STRATFORD-UPON-AVON–BROADWAY–BATH. (Thu.) 

A particularly scenic day. Enjoy vistas of the Cotswold Hills as you travel 

to the Elizabethan village of Broadway. On to Wales for a drive through 

the beautiful Wye Valley to the romantic ruins of 12th-century Tintern 

Abbey. Stop here for TEA and BARA BRITH (speckled bread) at The 

Anchor pub. Cross the 3,240-foot Severn Road Bridge, and in elegant 

Georgian Bath, see the amazing excavations of the ROMAN BATHS, 

with time to explore further on your own. Later, consider an optional 

excursion to the picturesque, 13th-century village of Castle Combe. (B) 

DAY 5 BATH–STONEHENGE–SALISBURY–BRIGHTON. (Fri.) 

Today, try to unravel the mystery of prehistoric STONEHENGE. First, 

explore the visitor center with its imaginative exhibitions, then take 

the shuttle to the stone circle and admire the magnificence of the 

monument up close. In Salisbury, visit the splendid CATHEDRAL, 

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THE BEST OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND 


ENGLAND 

WALES 

Tintern Abbey Broadway 

Wye Valley 

Cotswolds 

1 Bath 

Stonehenge 

Salisbury 

1 Stratford-upon-Avon 

Oxford 

London 

2 1 

Hampton Court 

Hever Castle 

1 

Brighton 

▼ 

English 

Channel 

LOCAL FAVORITE VISIT MEDIEVAL SALISBURY CATHEDRAL, THEN 

ENJOY LUNCH AT ITS GLASS-ROOFED REFECTORY FOR FANTASTIC VIEWS 

OF THE CATHEDRAL’S SPIRE, THE TALLEST IN THE COUNTRY 

FRANCE Paris 3 

the ultimate in Early English Gothic architecture and home to the best 

preserved original Magna Carta, and enjoy a light LUNCH in the 

Refectory restaurant. Your overnight is in the Regency seaside resort of 

Brighton. (B,L,D) 

DAY 6 BRIGHTON–HEVER CASTLE–LONDON. (Sat.) 

Enjoy a leisurely start to the day before visiting spectacular HEVER 

CASTLE, childhood home of Anne Boleyn, a romantic, double-moated, 

13th-century castle set in four acres of magnificent formal gardens that 

include Italian, rose, and Tudor gardens as well as a yew maze. Return 

to London around 3:30 pm. How about celebrating the end of your 

vacation by taking in one of the great West End shows? (B) 




TOUR GVE 10 DAYS 



high-speed EUROSTAR train 

(Standard class) from London 

to Paris, transfers to/from train 


sightseeing and services of an 


DAY 7 LONDON–PARIS, FRANCE. (Sun.) 

Travel by HIGH-SPEED EUROSTAR TRAIN (Standard class) to Paris. 

Your Local Host is available to help you make the most of your stay. (B) 










TOURS GV & GVE DATES & PRICES 


GV: 7 days from London to London 

GVE: 10 days from London to Paris 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

London* 

TOUR GV 

End 

London 

Land 

Only 

TOUR GVE 

End 

Paris 

Land 

Only 

0410 Mon 10 Apr 16 Apr 1549 19 Apr 2542 

0417 Mon 17 Apr 23 Apr 1599 26 Apr 2592 

0424 Mon 24 Apr 30 Apr 1699 03 May 2746 


0508 Mon 08 May 14 May 1699 17 May 2763 

0515 Mon 15 May 21 May 1699 24 May 2762 

0522 Mon 22 May 28 May 1699 31 May 2762 

0529 Mon 29 May 04 Jun 1699 07 Jun 2762 

0605 Mon 05 Jun 11 Jun 1699 14 Jun 2762 

0612 Mon 12 Jun 18 Jun 1699 21 Jun 2968 

0619 Mon 19 Jun 25 Jun 1699 28 Jun 2762 

0626 Mon 26 Jun 02 Jul 1699 05 Jul 2762 

0703 Mon 03 Jul 09 Jul 1699 12 Jul 2734 




and Europe. 



GV $463; GVE $818-$1092 


GV $37; GVE $77-$176 

HAMPTON COURT PALACE GARDENS 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

London* 

TOUR GV 

End 

London 

Land 

Only 

0710 Mon 10 Jul 16 Jul 1699 19 Jul 2690 

0717 Mon 17 Jul 23 Jul 1699 26 Jul 2690 

0724 Mon 24 Jul 30 Jul 1699 02 Aug 2690 

0731 Mon 31 Jul 06 Aug 1699 09 Aug 2690 

0807 Mon 07 Aug 13 Aug 1699 16 Aug 2690 

0814 Mon 14 Aug 20 Aug 1699 23 Aug 2690 

0821 Mon 21 Aug 27 Aug 1699 30 Aug 2690 

0828 Mon 28 Aug 03 Sep 1699 06 Sep 2763 

0904 Mon 04 Sep 10 Sep 1699 13 Sep 2762 

0911 Mon 11 Sep 17 Sep 1699 20 Sep 2826 

0918 Mon 18 Sep 24 Sep 1699 27 Sep 2762 

0925 Mon 25 Sep 01 Oct 1699 04 Oct 2762 

1002 Mon 02 Oct 08 Oct 1689 11 Oct 2752 




Extension GVE: 

Upgrade supplement to Standard Premier on 

Eurostar Train: $185 







TOUR GVE 

End 

Paris 

Land 

Only 


BRITAIN SAMPLER 9 DAYS 






TAKE A BREAK 


■ On the Go 











BATH Visit the Roman relics; welcome dinner 

STOW-ON-THE-WOLD Take a stroll in this Cotswolds village 



LLANGOLLEN Visit the picturesque village 

CHESTER Walking tour 

GRASMERE Visit Wordsworth’s village; 

gingerbread 

try original Grasmere 

EDINBURGH Guided sightseeing, visit Edinburgh Castle and 

Holyrood Palace 

ABBOTSFORD Guided tour of Sir Walter Scott’s house, then enjoy 

a cup of tea and shortbread at Ochiltree’s Dining 

JEDBURGH Take pictures of the abbey ruins 

YORK Walking tour 

CAMBRIDGE Explore the university city 

■ HOTELS LONDON Hilton London Metropole (SF), Millennium 

Gloucester (SF), or Park Plaza Westminster Bridge (SF), BATH 

Hilton (F), CHESTER DoubleTree by Hilton – Chester (SF), 

EDINBURGH Mercure Edinburgh Princes Street (F), YORK Mercure 

York Fairfield Manor (F), LONDON Dorsett Shepherds Bush (SF), 

Hilton London Metropole (SF) or Park Plaza Westminster Bridge (SF) 

■ MEALS Full English breakfast (B) daily; 3 three-course dinners (D) with 

wine and choice of menus, including a welcome dinner in Bath 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; high-speed Eurostar train (Tour GEE) 






■ ADD PARIS TO YOUR VACATION (Tour GEE) with Monograms 






NOTE Departure 0619 – Stonehenge will be closed due to Summer 

Solstice and a visit to Salisbury Cathedral will be included instead. 

EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO 

ticket included for departures 

0731 through 0821 

YORK MINSTER 

80

BRITAIN SAMPLER 


Edinburgh 2 

SCOTLAND 

Gretna Green 

Grasmere 

Lake District 

Abbotsford 

Jedburgh 

Northumberland 

1 York 

North 

Sea 

Llangollen 

WALES 

Stow-on-the-Wold 

Bath 

1 

Chester 

1 

ENGLAND 

Stratfordupon-Avon 

Cotswolds 

▼ 

Stamford 

Cambridge 

London 

2 1 

Stonehenge 

North Sea 

English 

Channel 

CHESTER 

FRANCE 

Paris 

3 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND. 



DAY 2 LONDON. 



and Big Ben beside the Thames River, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall’s 


Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Highlights are a visit to 

ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL (except on Sundays) and the ceremonial 

pageantry of the Changing of the Guard, if held. Free time in the 

afternoon for independent activities or to join an optional excursion 

to Windsor Castle or the Tower of London with its fabulous Crown 

Jewels. Later, how about an optional dinner, followed by a cruise on 

the Thames River? (B) 

DAY 3 LONDON–STONEHENGE–BATH. 

Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions, and depart at 

8 am for a memorable day of sightseeing. First, try to unravel the 

mystery of prehistoric STONEHENGE. Explore the visitor center with 

its imaginative exhibitions, then take the shuttle to the stone circle and 

admire the magnificence of the monument up close. Cross Salisbury 

Plain and head for the elegant Georgian city of Bath, where you see the 

amazing excavations of the ROMAN BATHS. You will also have time to 

explore the town further on your own. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner 

with wine at your hotel. (B,D) 

DAY 4 BATH–STOW-ON-THE-WOLD–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON– 

LLANGOLLEN, WALES–CHESTER, ENGLAND. 

Savor vistas of the Cotswolds on your way via the medieval market 

town of Stow-on-the-Wold to Stratford-upon-Avon. Time here to visit 

SHAKESPEARE’S BIRTHPLACE and for pictures of Anne Hathaway’s 

Cottage. The afternoon is dedicated to North Wales. Take a stroll in 

picturesque Llangollen, home of an annual international contest for 

poets and musicians. Spend the night at Chester, the historic county 

town on the Dee River. (B,D) 

DAY 5 CHESTER–GRASMERE–GRETNA GREEN, SCOTLAND– 

EDINBURGH. 

This morning’s walking tour includes the Roman remains, black 

and white half-timbered buildings, the cathedral, and the two-tiered 

shopping arcades called the “Rows.” Focus now on the tranquil 

Lake District, considered to be the finest of England’s national parks. 

Take a break in Wordsworth’s beloved Grasmere, and try original 

GRASMERE GINGERBREAD. Then, head north for the Scottish 

border. On the way through the history-steeped Lowland Hills, stop at 

Gretna Green, where the blacksmith used to wed runaway couples. 

In Edinburgh, don’t miss our optional Scottish evening with Highland 

dancers, bagpipers, and the Ceremony of the Haggis. (B) 

DAY 6 EDINBURGH. 

Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the 

200-year-old “New Town,” and the famous scientists, inventors, and 

novelists who lived there. In the “Old Town,” drive up the narrow Royal 

Mile to EDINBURGH CASTLE to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels, then 


STONEHENGE 

explore HOLYROOD PALACE (when available). The afternoon is free to 

enjoy the Scottish capital at your own pace. Later, a unique optional 

experience: board the former Royal Yacht Britannia, once the perfect royal 

residence for glittering state visits and family holidays. Dinner rounds off 

this optional evening. For departure numbers 0731 through 0821, tickets 

are included for tonight’s performance of the world-renowned MILITARY 

TATTOO, a vast spectacle of massed Scottish pipe bands that takes place 

in an arena on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. (B) 

DAY 7 EDINBURGH–ABBOTSFORD–JEDBURGH–YORK, ENGLAND. 

First on today’s agenda is a guided tour of Sir Walter Scott’s 

ABBOTSFORD HOUSE. After the tour, enjoy a CUP OF TEA and 

SHORTBREAD at Ochiltree’s Dining. Melrose Abbey and the ruins 

at Jedburgh are pointed out on the way to the English border and 

Northumberland National Park. In York, England’s most complete 

medieval city, stand in awe in front of the great structure of York Minster, 

then follow your Tour Director through a maze of quaint streets including 

the narrow Shambles. (B,D) 

LOCAL FAVORITE TAKE A BREAK IN WORDSWORTH’S BELOVED 

GRASMERE, AND SAMPLE THE WORLD-FAMOUS GINGERBREAD THAT 

WAS INVENTED HERE IN 1854 

DAY 8 YORK–STAMFORD–CAMBRIDGE–LONDON. 

Leave Yorkshire and its associations with James Herriot, and drive 

through the richest farmland in Britain. Pause in the market town of 

Stamford before arriving in the beautiful university city of Cambridge. 

Return to London around 3:30 pm. How about a night out on the town 

with newfound friends? (B) 

DAY 9 LONDON. 



TOUR GEE 12 DAYS 

82 

BATH 




EUROSTAR train (Standard 





DAY 9 LONDON–PARIS, FRANCE. 

Travel by HIGH-SPEED EUROSTAR TRAIN (Standard class) to Paris. 

Your Local Host is available to help you make the most of your stay. (B) 

DAY 10 PARIS. 


including gothic NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL and THE LOUVRE. (B) 

DAY 11 PARIS. 


DAY 12 PARIS. 


Your hotel is the Pullman Paris Montparnasse (SF).

LOCAL FAVORITE TOUR SIR WALTER SCOTT’S LAVISH 

ABBOTSFORD HOUSE, THEN ENJOY A CUP OF TEA AND SHORTBREAD 

AT THE ESTATE’S OCHILTREE’S DINING 

TOURS GE & GEE DATES & PRICES 

GE: 9 days from London to London; GEE: 12 days from London to Paris 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

London* 


TOUR GE TOUR GEE Departure 



TOUR GE TOUR GEE 

Land 

Only 

End 

Paris 

Land 

Only Number 

Start 

London* 

End 

London 

Land 

Only 

End 

Paris 

Land 

Only Number 

Start 

London* 

End 

London 

Land 

Only 

End 

Paris 

Land 

Only Number 

Start 

London* 

End 

London 

Land 

Only 

End 

Paris 

End 

London 

0107 Sat 07 Jan 15 Jan 1649 ----- ----- 

0204 Sat 04 Feb 12 Feb 1649 ----- ----- 

0304 Sat 04 Mar 12 Mar 1649 ----- ----- 

0311 Sat 11 Mar 19 Mar 1649 ----- ----- 

0318 Sat 18 Mar 26 Mar 1649 ----- ----- 

0325 Sat 25 Mar 02 Apr 1749 ----- ----- 


0408 Sat 08 Apr 16 Apr 1749 19 Apr 2742 

0415 Sat 15 Apr 23 Apr 1749 26 Apr 2742 

0422 Sat 22 Apr 30 Apr 2099 03 May 3146 

0429 Sat 29 Apr 07 May 2099 10 May 3161 


0506 Sat 06 May 14 May 2099 17 May 3163 

0508 Mon 08 May 16 May 2099 19 May 3177 

0513 Sat 13 May 21 May 2099 24 May 3162 

0515 Mon 15 May 23 May 2099 26 May 3175 

0520 Sat 20 May 28 May 2099 31 May 3162 

0522 Mon 22 May 30 May 2099 02 Jun 3175 

0527 Sat 27 May 04 Jun 2099 07 Jun 3162 

0529 Mon 29 May 06 Jun 2099 09 Jun 3175 

0603 Sat 03 Jun 11 Jun 2099 14 Jun 3162 

0605 Mon 05 Jun 13 Jun 2099 16 Jun 3175 

0610 Sat 10 Jun 18 Jun 2099 21 Jun 3368 

0612 Mon 12 Jun 20 Jun 2099 23 Jun 3305 

0617 Sat 17 Jun 25 Jun 2099 28 Jun 3162 

0619 Mon 19 Jun 27 Jun 2099 30 Jun 3175 

0624 Sat 24 Jun 02 Jul 2099 05 Jul 3162 

0626 Mon 26 Jun 04 Jul 2099 07 Jul 3175 


0703 Mon 03 Jul 11 Jul 2099 14 Jul 3092 

*Dates & Prices above do not include international air travel. When planning your trip, allow one extra day before tour 

date for travel between the USA and Europe. 



GE $466-$587; GEE $821-$1216 


GE $12; GEE $43-$151 

0708 Sat 08 Jul 16 Jul 2099 19 Jul 3090 

0710 Mon 10 Jul 18 Jul 2099 21 Jul 3090 

0715 Sat 15 Jul 23 Jul 2099 26 Jul 3090 

0717 Mon 17 Jul 25 Jul 2099 28 Jul 3090 

0722 Sat 22 Jul 30 Jul 2099 02 Aug 3090 

0724 Mon 24 Jul 01 Aug 2099 04 Aug 3090 

0729 Sat 29 Jul 06 Aug 2099 09 Aug 3090 

0731 Mon 31 Jul 08 Aug 2249 11 Aug 3240 

0805 Sat 05 Aug 13 Aug 2249 16 Aug 3240 

0807 Mon 07 Aug 15 Aug 2249 18 Aug 3240 

0812 Sat 12 Aug 20 Aug 2249 23 Aug 3240 

0814 Mon 14 Aug 22 Aug 2249 25 Aug 3240 

0819 Sat 19 Aug 27 Aug 2249 30 Aug 3240 

0821 Mon 21 Aug 29 Aug 2249 01 Sep 3240 

0826 Sat 26 Aug 03 Sep 2099 06 Sep 3163 

ADD INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS TO YOUR VACATION! Competitive prices without the hassle—Free airport transfers included on brochure dates. 

Land 

Only 

0828 Mon 28 Aug 05 Sep 2099 08 Sep 3175 

0902 Sat 02 Sep 10 Sep 2099 13 Sep 3162 

0904 Mon 04 Sep 12 Sep 2099 15 Sep 3175 

0909 Sat 09 Sep 17 Sep 2099 20 Sep 3226 

0911 Mon 11 Sep 19 Sep 2099 22 Sep 3305 

0916 Sat 16 Sep 24 Sep 2099 27 Sep 3162 


0930 Sat 30 Sep 08 Oct 2099 11 Oct 3162 

1014 Sat 14 Oct 22 Oct 2099 ----- ----- 

1104 Sat 04 Nov 12 Nov 1699 ----- ----- 

1118 Sat 18 Nov 26 Nov 1699 ----- ----- 

1202 Sat 02 Dec 10 Dec 1699 ----- ----- 


0106 Sat 06 Jan 14 Jan 1649 ----- ----- 

0203 Sat 03 Feb 11 Feb 1649 ----- ----- 



Extension GEE: 

Upgrade supplement to Standard Premier on Eurostar Train: $185 



2018 departures are subject to itinerary and price modification. Details will be available in September 2017. 


ESSENTIAL BRITAIN 12 DAYS 














84 


PLYMOUTH 

Plymouth Sound cruise; welcome dinner 

CORNWALL Take photographs of St. Michael’s Mount, visit Land’s 

End and St. Ives 


BUILTH WELLS Visit the ancient market town 

CHESTER Walking tour; LIVERPOOL Visit the Beatles Story 

GRASMERE Visit Wordsworth’s village; try original Grasmere 

gingerbread; GRETNA GREEN Take part in a wedding re-enactment 

MALLAIG-ARMADALE Cross the Sound of Sleat by ferry 

PITLOCHRY Visit the Victorian mountain resort 

ST. ANDREWS Visit the home of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club 



ALNWICK Visit the ancestral home of the Duke and Duchess of 

Northumberland or explore the spectacular garden 





Westminster Bridge (SF), PLYMOUTH Crowne Plaza Plymouth (SF), 

CARDIFF Mercure Holland House (SF), LIVERPOOL Novotel (F), 

GLASGOW GoGlasgow (F), INVERNESS Mercure Inverness (F), 

EDINBURGH Hilton Edinburgh Carlton (SF), YORK Mercure York 

Fairfield Manor (F), LONDON Dorsett Shepherds Bush (SF), Hilton 

London Metropole (SF) or Park Plaza Westminster Bridge (SF) 

■ MEALS Full English breakfast (B) daily; 4 three-course dinners (D) with 

wine and choice of menus, including a welcome dinner in Plymouth 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; Plymouth Sound cruise; ferry to the 

Isle of Skye 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in London 





NOTE 

Combine this tour with WWII D-Day Landing Beaches & Battle of 

Normandy on page 115 and take advantage of the second tour 

discount (see page 25). 


ticket included for departures 0729 

through 0819; (departures 0729, 

0805, 0812, and 0819 will attend 

the Edinburgh Military Tattoo 

performance on Saturday). 

LOCAL FAVORITE TAKE PART IN A WEDDING RE-ENACTMENT 

AT GRETNA GREEN, WHERE THE LOCAL BLACKSMITH WED RUNAWAY 

COUPLES IN THE 1700s 


Welcome to London! Uniformed Globus Hosts will be waiting to 

welcome you. After checking into your hotel and an afternoon at leisure, 

we recommend our optional Taste of London excursion with dinner, 

followed by a guided illumination cruise on the Thames River. 

DAY 2 LONDON–STONEHENGE–PLYMOUTH. 

Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions, and depart London 

at 8 am. First, try to unravel the mystery of prehistoric STONEHENGE. 

Explore the visitor center with its imaginative exhibitions, then take 

the shuttle to the stone circle and admire the magnificence of the 

monument up close. Continue on through Thomas Hardy’s Wessex, and 

head to Plymouth, where you follow in the footsteps of Drake, Raleigh, 

and the Pilgrim Fathers with a CRUISE on Plymouth Sound, one of 

the world’s great natural harbors. You will also have time at the historic 

Barbican to see the Mayflower Steps. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner 

with wine at your hotel. (B,D) 

DAY 3 PLYMOUTH. CORNWALL EXCURSION. 

A day full of West Country sights as you head through Poldark’s 

Cornwall. After viewing St. Michael’s Mount, take photos at Land’s 

End before exploring the popular seaside resort of St. Ives. Back in 

Plymouth, why not join an optional excursion into Dartmoor National 

Park for an evening of storytelling at a local pub? (B) 

DAY 4 PLYMOUTH–GLASTONBURY–BATH–CARDIFF, WALES. 

At Glastonbury, hear about its associations with King Arthur, and in 

elegant Bath, see the amazing excavations of the ROMAN BATHS, with 

time to explore further on your own. Stay the night in Cardiff, the Welsh 

capital. You might want to join an evening of Welsh entertainment and 

dinner tonight. (B)

DAY 5 CARDIFF–BUILTH WELLS–CHESTER, ENGLAND–LIVERPOOL. 

Your journey through Wales takes you north along the Taff Valley and 

Brecon Beacons National Park, and via the ancient market town of Builth 

Wells to Chester. On your walking tour, see the Roman remains, the 

characteristic black and white half-timbered buildings, and the famous 

two-tiered arcades called the “Rows.” Spend the night in Liverpool; you 

may wish to join an optional city tour this afternoon. (B) 

DAY 6 LIVERPOOL–GRASMERE–GRETNA GREEN, SCOTLAND– 

GLASGOW. 

Start the day with a visit to the award-winning BEATLES STORY, an 

atmospheric journey into the life, times, culture, and music of the 

“Fab Four.” Later, focus on the tranquil Lake District, considered to be 

the finest of England’s national parks. Take a break in Wordsworth’s 

beloved Grasmere and try original GRASMERE GINGERBREAD. 

Then, head north for the Scottish border and stop at Gretna Green, 

where the blacksmith used to wed runaway couples, and take part in 

a WEDDING RE-ENACTMENT. Overnight in Glasgow, Scotland’s 

largest city. (B,D) 

DAY 7 GLASGOW–ISLE OF SKYE–INVERNESS. 

Follow the “Bonnie Banks” of Loch Lomond, then proceed via Rannoch 

Moor, Glen Coe, Fort William, and the “Road to the Isles.” At Mallaig, 

board your FERRY for the crossing to the Isle of Skye, the largest 

island of the Inner Hebrides and famous for its dramatic landscapes. 

Return to the mainland and trace the shores of Loch Ness on the way 

to the Highland capital. (B,D) 

DAY 8 INVERNESS–CULLODEN—PITLOCHRY–ST. ANDREWS– 

EDINBURGH. 

Main features today: the battlefield of Culloden Moor; the Victorian 

mountain resort of Pitlochry; St. Andrews; and over the elegant Forth 

Road Bridge to Edinburgh. Tonight, an optional Scottish evening with 

Highland dancers, bagpipers, and the Ceremony of the Haggis. (B) 


Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the 200-yearold 

“New Town” and the famous scientists, inventors, and novelists 

who lived there. In the “Old Town,” drive up the narrow Royal Mile to 

EDINBURGH CASTLE to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels, then explore 

HOLYROOD PALACE (when available). Later, a unique optional excursion: 

board the former Royal Yacht Britannia once the perfect royal residence 

for glittering state visits and family holidays. Dinner rounds off this optional 

evening. For departure numbers 0729 through 0819 tickets are included for 

tonight’s performance of the world-renowned MILITARY TATTOO. (B) 

DAY 10 EDINBURGH–ALNWICK, ENGLAND–YORK. 

This morning at ALNWICK CASTLE the choice is yours: visit the 

CASTLE itself, the opulent ancestral home of the Duke and Duchess 

of Northumberland, featured in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, or 

explore ALNWICK GARDEN, where the fountains and waterfalls are 

ESSENTIAL BRITAIN 


Isle 

of Skye 

Armadale 

Mallaig 

Fort William 

Glen Coe 

Loch Lomond 

Glasgow 

Atlantic 

Ocean 

Land’s End 

SCOTLAND 

Irish 

Sea 

Inverness 

1 

Loch 

Ness 

Highlands 

WALES 

Plymouth 

2 

St. Ives 

Culloden Moor 

Pitlochry 

1 2 Edinburgh 

Gretna Green 

Grasmere 

Lake 

District 

Liverpool 1 

Chester 

Brecon 

Beacons 

Builth 

Wells 

Dartmoor 


▼ 

North 

Sea 

1 York 

ENGLAND 


Cardiff 1 

Bath 

London 1 1 

Glastonbury 

Stonehenge 

St. Michael’s Mount 

St. Andrews 


Alnwick Castle/ 

Garden 

a breathtaking feature. Next, make your way to York, England’s most 

complete medieval city. Here, stand in front of the great structure of the 

Minster, then follow your Tour Director through a maze of quaint streets, 

including the narrow Shambles. (B,D) 

DAY 11 YORK–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON–LONDON. 

On the last leg of your journey, stop at Stratford-upon-Avon to take 

pictures of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and visit SHAKESPEARE’S 

BIRTHPLACE. On return to London at about 3:30 pm, a Shownight 

Theater Evening would be an incredible finale to your vacation. (B) 



TOUR GC DATES & PRICES 12 days from London to London 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

London* 

End 

London 

Land 

Only 

0325 Sat 25 Mar Wed 05 Apr 2499 

0401 Sat 01 Apr Wed 12 Apr 2539 

0408 Sat 08 Apr Wed 19 Apr 2559 

0415 Sat 15 Apr Wed 26 Apr 2579 

0422 Sat 22 Apr Wed 03 May 2579 

0429 Sat 29 Apr Wed 10 May 2739 

0506 Sat 06 May Wed 17 May 2739 

0513 Sat 13 May Wed 24 May 2739 

0515 Mon 15 May Fri 26 May 2739 

0520 Sat 20 May Wed 31 May 2739 

0522 Mon 22 May Fri 02 Jun 2739 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

London* 

End 

London 

Land 

Only 

0527 Sat 27 May Wed 07 Jun 2739 

0529 Mon 29 May Fri 09 Jun 2739 

0603 Sat 03 Jun Wed 14 Jun 2739 

0605 Mon 05 Jun Fri 16 Jun 2739 

0610 Sat 10 Jun Wed 21 Jun 2739 

0612 Mon 12 Jun Fri 23 Jun 2739 

0617 Sat 17 Jun Wed 28 Jun 2739 

0619 Mon 19 Jun Fri 30 Jun 2739 

0624 Sat 24 Jun Wed 05 Jul 2739 

0626 Mon 26 Jun Fri 07 Jul 2739 

0701 Sat 01 Jul Wed 12 Jul 2739 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

London* 

*Dates & Prices above do not include international air travel. When planning your trip, allow one extra day before 

tour date for travel between the USA and Europe. 




0703 Mon 03 Jul Fri 14 Jul 2739 

0708 Sat 08 Jul Wed 19 Jul 2739 

0710 Mon 10 Jul Fri 21 Jul 2739 

0715 Sat 15 Jul Wed 26 Jul 2739 

0717 Mon 17 Jul Fri 28 Jul 2739 

0722 Sat 22 Jul Wed 02 Aug 2739 

0724 Mon 24 Jul Fri 04 Aug 2739 

0729 Sat 29 Jul Wed 09 Aug 2889 

0731 Mon 31 Jul Fri 11 Aug 2889 

0805 Sat 05 Aug Wed 16 Aug 2889 

0807 Mon 07 Aug Fri 18 Aug 2889 



in twin $149-$221, 


0812 Sat 12 Aug Wed 23 Aug 2889 

0814 Mon 14 Aug Fri 25 Aug 2889 

0819 Sat 19 Aug Wed 30 Aug 2889 

0821 Mon 21 Aug Fri 01 Sep 2739 

0826 Sat 26 Aug Wed 06 Sep 2739 

0828 Mon 28 Aug Fri 08 Sep 2739 

0902 Sat 02 Sep Wed 13 Sep 2739 

0904 Mon 04 Sep Fri 15 Sep 2739 

0909 Sat 09 Sep Wed 20 Sep 2739 

0911 Mon 11 Sep Fri 22 Sep 2739 

0916 Sat 16 Sep Wed 27 Sep 2739 


0918 Mon 18 Sep Fri 29 Sep 2739 

0923 Sat 23 Sep Wed 04 Oct 2739 

0925 Mon 25 Sep Fri 06 Oct 2739 

0930 Sat 30 Sep Wed 11 Oct 2739 

1007 Sat 07 Oct Wed 18 Oct 2739 

1014 Sat 14 Oct Wed 25 Oct 2739 

1021 Sat 21 Oct Wed 01 Nov 2729 


End 

London 

Land 

Only 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

London* 

End 

London 

Land 

Only 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

London* 

End 

London 

Land 

Only 


BONNIE 

SCOTLAND 7 DAYS 












86 



GLASGOW Welcome dinner; orientation drive 

GLENGOYNE Guided tour of the whisky distillery 

STIRLING Visit Stirling Castle 

BANNOCKBURN Visit the innovative visitor centre commemorating 

Robert the Bruce’s victory 

LOCH LOMOND Take photographs of this stunning beauty spot 

FORT WILLIAM 

GLENFINNAN Take pictures of the monument and the Harry Potter viaduct 

MALLAIG–ARMADALE Cross the Sound of Sleat by ferry 

CULLODEN MOOR Visit the battle site’s visitor center 

HIGHLANDS 

Enjoy a fascinating sheepdog display at Leault Farm 

PITLOCHRY Visit the Victorian mountain resort 

ST. ANDREWS 

Practice at the Golf Center 

SCONE PALACE Coffee, shortbread, and a private guided tour of 

the Earl and Countess of Mansfield’s stately home 

EDINBURGH Guided sightseeing, visit Edinburgh Castle, visit the 

former Royal Yacht Britannia and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant 

■ HOTELS GLASGOW DoubleTree by Hilton – Glasgow Central (SF), 

ISLE OF SKYE Dunollie (F) at Broadford, DUNDEE DoubleTree by Hilton 

– Dundee (SF), EDINBURGH Mercure Edinburgh Princes Street (F) 

■ MEALS Full Scottish breakfast (B) daily; 4 three-course dinners (D) 

with wine and choice of menus, including a welcome dinner in 

Glasgow and a dinner at a local restaurant in Edinburgh 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; ferry to the Isle of Skye; 

express train (Tour GGE) 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Glasgow, Edinburgh, London 

■ ADD LONDON TO YOUR VACATION (Tour GGE) with Monograms 








0803, 0810, 0817 

LOCAL FAVORITE CLIMB ABOARD THE ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA TO 

DISCOVER WHAT LIFE WAS LIKE ON THE QUEEN’S FLOATING RESIDENCE, THEN 

ENJOY DINNER AT A LOCAL RESTAURANT 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN GLASGOW, SCOTLAND. (Thu.) 

Welcome to Glasgow! Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for 

you to relax in Scotland’s largest city. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and 

traveling companions for a welcome dinner with wine at your hotel. (D) 

DAY 2 GLASGOW. GLENGOYNE, STIRLING & BANNOCKBURN 

EXCURSION (Fri.) 

Start your day with a guided tour of a WHISKY DISTILLERY, where you 

hear about the ancient art of converting barley, water, and yeast into a 

heart-warming liquor. Next, visit STIRLING CASTLE, a great symbol of 

Scottish independence and favored residence of Scotland’s kings and 

queens. Today’s final highlight is the BANNOCKBURN VISITOR CENTRE, 

commemorating the key battle in the Scottish Wars of Independence of 

June 23-24, 1314. Back in vibrant Glasgow, an orientation drive takes in 

the fine 12th-century cathedral, imposing university buildings, and elegant 

Georgian squares built by wealthy tobacco barons. (B) 

DAY 3 GLASGOW–FORT WILLIAM–GLENFINNAN–ISLE OF SKYE. (Sat.) 

Drive along the “Bonnie Banks” of Loch Lomond, then proceed via 

Rannoch Moor, scenic Glen Coe, and Fort William, and follow the “Road 

to the Isles” to Glenfinnan. Take photographs of the viaduct featured in 

the Harry Potter films. At Mallaig, board your FERRY for the crossing to 

the Isle of Skye, the largest island of the Inner Hebrides and famous for 

its dramatic landscapes. Before dinner tonight, why not join an optional 

excursion to the spectacular Eilean Donan Castle, followed by a drink at a 

local pub? (B,D) 

DAY 4 ISLE OF SKYE–CULLODEN MOOR–PITLOCHRY–DUNDEE. (Sun.) 

Return to the mainland this morning and trace the shores of Loch Ness on 

your way to the CULLODEN VISITOR CENTRE, where you hear the story 

of the crushing Hanoverian victory over Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Scottish 

clans. Then, a unique treat: admire a champion shepherd at Leault Farm as 

he manipulates his flock with up to eight border collies in a SHEEPDOG 

DISPLAY. Enjoy more spectacular Highland scenery as you drive through 

Cairngorms National Park and Glen Garry to the Victorian mountain resort 

of Pitlochry and then to your overnight destination: Dundee. (B,D) 

DAY 5 DUNDEE–ST. ANDREWS–EDINBURGH. (Mon.) 

A leisurely start to the day with a drive across the Tay Bridge to 

St. Andrews, whose Royal and Ancient Golf Club, founded in 1754, 

has given us the rules of golfing. A fun inclusion is the opportunity to 

hit a few balls at the ST. ANDREWS GOLF PRACTICE CENTRE. 

Continue on to Perth and a special visit to SCONE PALACE, the 

stately home of the Earl and Countess of Mansfield. During your 

welcome over COFFEE and SHORTBREAD, hear about the 

crowning of Scottish kings, including Macbeth and Robert the Bruce, 

then join your guide on a private tour of the Murray family home. 

Plenty of time later to explore the palace grounds. Cross the mighty

BONNIE SCOTLAND 

North Sea 


Isle of Skye 

Highlands 

Culloden 

Broadford 1 

Armadale 

Atlantic 

Ocean 

Mallaig 

Glenfinnan 

Loch Ness 

SCOTLAND 

Fort William 

Glen Coe 

Cairngorms 

National Park 

Leault Farm 

Pitlochry 

Scone Palace 

Loch Glengoyne 

Lomond 

Stirling 

▼ 

2 Bannockburn 

Glasgow 

Dundee 1 

St. Andrews 

Edinburgh 

2 

3 

London 

Forth Road Bridge to Edinburgh and tonight, don’t miss our optional 

Scottish evening with Highland dancers, bagpipers, and the Ceremony 

of the Haggis. (B) 

DAY 6 EDINBURGH. (Tue.) 

Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the 200-yearold 

“New Town” and the famous scientists, inventors, and novelists who 

lived there. In the “Old Town,” drive up the narrow Royal Mile to EDINBURGH 

CASTLE to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels. The afternoon is free to enjoy 

the Scottish capital at your own pace. Later, a unique experience: board the 

former ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA, once the perfect royal residence for 

glittering state visits and family holidays. Tour five decks and see how the 

Royal Family and crew of 240 lived and worked on board. Dinner rounds 

off this exceptional evening. For departure numbers 0803, 0810, and 0817, 

tickets are included for tonight’s performance of the world-renowned 

MILITARY TATTOO, a vast spectacle of massed Scottish pipe bands that 

takes place in an arena on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. (B,D) 

DAY 7 EDINBURGH. (Wed.) 


ADD LONDON WITH 

TOUR GGE 10 DAYS 


vacation includes travel by express 

train (first-class) from Edinburgh 

to London, transfers to/from train 


sightseeing and services of an 


DAY 7 EDINBURGH–LONDON, ENGLAND. (Wed.) 

Travel by EXPRESS TRAIN (first-class) to London. Your Local Host is 

available to help you make the most of your stay. (B) 

DAY 8 LONDON. (Thu.) 

Morning guided sightseeing includes all the famous landmarks including 

ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL and the Changing of the Guard (if held). (B) 

DAY 9 LONDON. (Fri.) 




Your hotel is the Millennium Gloucester (SF). 


LOCAL FAVORITE ENJOY COFFEE AND SHORTBREAD AT SCONE 

PALACE, THE EARL AND COUNTESS OF MANSFIELD’S STATELY HOME 

TOURS GG AND GGE DATES & PRICES 


GG: 7 days from Glasgow to Edinburgh 

GGE: 10 days from Glasgow to London 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Glasgow* 

TOUR GG 

End 

Edinburgh 

Land 

Only 

TOUR GGE 

End 

London 

Land 

Only 

0420 Thu 20 Apr 26 Apr 1749 29 Apr 2548 

0427 Thu 27 Apr 03 May 1749 06 May 2680 

0504 Thu 04 May 10 May 1749 13 May 2680 

0511 Thu 11 May 17 May 1749 20 May 2680 

0518 Thu 18 May 24 May 1749 27 May 2680 

0525 Thu 25 May 31 May 1749 03 Jun 2680 

0601 Thu 01 Jun 07 Jun 1799 10 Jun 2730 

0608 Thu 08 Jun 14 Jun 1799 17 Jun 2730 

0615 Thu 15 Jun 21 Jun 1799 24 Jun 2730 

0622 Thu 22 Jun 28 Jun 1799 01 Jul 2730 

0629 Thu 29 Jun 05 Jul 1799 08 Jul 2730 

0706 Thu 06 Jul 12 Jul 1799 15 Jul 2730 




and Europe. 



GG $253, $505 (0907-0928); GGE $520-$895 


GG $nil; GGE $15-$45 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Glasgow* 

TOUR GG 

End 

Edinburgh 

Land 

Only 

0713 Thu 13 Jul 19 Jul 1799 22 Jul 2730 

0720 Thu 20 Jul 26 Jul 1799 29 Jul 2709 

0727 Thu 27 Jul 02 Aug 1799 05 Aug 2709 

0803 Thu 03 Aug 09 Aug 1949 12 Aug 2859 

0810 Thu 10 Aug 16 Aug 1949 19 Aug 2859 

0817 Thu 17 Aug 23 Aug 1949 26 Aug 2859 

0824 Thu 24 Aug 30 Aug 1799 02 Sep 2709 

0831 Thu 31 Aug 06 Sep 1799 09 Sep 2732 

0907 Thu 07 Sep 13 Sep 1799 16 Sep 2732 

0914 Thu 14 Sep 20 Sep 1799 23 Sep 2732 

0921 Thu 21 Sep 27 Sep 1799 30 Sep 2732 

0928 Thu 28 Sep 04 Oct 1779 07 Oct 2712 

Extra nights per person in Glasgow: 



Extra nights per person in Edinburgh: 



Extension GGE: 






TOUR GGE 

End 

London 

Land 

Only 


SCOTTISH 

HIGHLANDS 

& ISLANDS 14 DAYS 












88 



GLASGOW Welcome dinner; orientation drive; farewell dinner; 

GLENGOYNE Guided tour of the whisky distillery; STIRLING Visit 

Stirling Castle; BANNOCKBURN Visit the innovative visitor centre 

commemorating Robert the Bruce’s victory; EDINBURGH Guided 

sightseeing, visit Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace; ABBOTSFORD 

Guided tour of Sir Walter Scott’s house; MELROSE Visit the abbey; 

ST. ANDREWS Visit the home of golf; INVERNESS Visit the Highland 

capital; CLAVA CAIRNS Visit the sacred prehistoric site featured in 

Outlander; CULLODEN MOOR Visit the battle site’s visitor center; 

CAWDOR Visit the castle and gardens; DUNROBIN Visit the castle, 

see a falconry display; JOHN O’GROATS Take the ferry to and from the 

Orkney Islands; ORKNEY ISLANDS Board a local coach for a driver-guide 

commentary and visits to the Churchill Barriers, Skara Brae and Skaill 

House, and Kirkwall; visit the Orkney Brewery and enjoy lunch at the 

Tasting Hall café; ULLAPOOL Fish & chips lunch; ISLE OF SKYE Visit 

the Museum of Island Life and the Museum of the Isles; ARMADALE– 

MALLAIG Cross the Sound of Sleat by ferry; GLENFINNAN Take pictures 

of the monument and the Harry Potter viaduct; LOCHALINE–FISHNISH 

Take the ferry to the Isle of Mull; ISLE OF MULL Visit Tobermory; ISLE OF 

IONA Take the ferry to the island and visit the center of Celtic Christianity; 

CRAIGNURE–OBAN Take the ferry back to the Scottish mainland; LOCH 

LOMOND Take photographs of this stunning beauty spot 

■ HOTELS GLASGOW DoubleTree by Hilton – Glasgow Central (SF), 

EDINBURGH The George (SF), INVERNESS Mercure Inverness (F), 

THURSO St. Clair (F), ISLE OF SKYE Dunollie (F) at Broadford, ISLE OF 

MULL Isle of Mull Hotel (F) at Craignure, GLASGOW Radisson Blu (SF) 

■ MEALS Full Scottish breakfast (B) daily; 2 lunches (L); 9 threecourse 

dinners (D) with wine and choice of menus, including a 

welcome dinner and a farewell dinner in Glasgow 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; ferries to/from the Orkney 

Islands, the Isles of Skye, Mull, and Iona 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Glasgow 







0805, 0812, 0819 

LOCAL FAVORITE VISIT THE FORMAL GARDENS OF DUNROBIN CASTLE 

AND ENJOY A FASCINATING FALCONRY DISPLAY 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN GLASGOW, SCOTLAND. (Sat.) 

Welcome to Glasgow! Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free 

to relax in Scotland’s largest city. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and 


DAY 2 GLASGOW–GLENGOYNE–STIRLING–BANNOCKBURN– 

EDINBURGH. (Sun.) 

Start your grand tour of Scotland with a guided tour of a WHISKY 

DISTILLERY, where you hear about the ancient art of converting barley, 

water, and yeast into a heart-warming liquor. Next, visit STIRLING 

CASTLE, a great symbol of Scottish independence and favored 

residence of Scotland’s kings and queens. Today’s final highlight is the 

BANNOCKBURN VISITOR CENTRE, commemorating the key battle in 

the Scottish Wars of Independence of June 23-24, 1314. Drive on to 

Edinburgh, your base for the next three nights. Tonight, don’t miss our 

optional Scottish evening with Highland dancers, bagpipers, and the 

Ceremony of the Haggis. (B) 

DAY 3 EDINBURGH. (Mon.) 


200-year-old “New Town” and the famous scientists, inventors, and 



explore HOLYROOD PALACE (when available). After time on your own in 

Edinburgh, why not take an optional excursion to Rosslyn Chapel, made 

world-famous by Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code, and also one of Scotland’s 

most remarkable buildings. (B) 

DAY 4 EDINBURGH. ABBOTSFORD EXCURSION. (Tue.) 

Today’s excursion brings you into parts of the Scottish Lowlands 

and Border Counties. Drive through rolling hills and leafy valleys to 

ABBOTSFORD HOUSE and enjoy a guided tour of Sir Walter Scott’s 

home. It contains an impressive collection of historic relics, weapons, 

and armor, as well as an extensive library with over 9,000 rare volumes.

Then, visit MELROSE ABBEY, the burial place of Robert the Bruce’s heart. 

This afternoon, join a unique optional experience: board the former Royal 

Yacht Britannia to see how the Royal Family and crew of 240 lived and 

worked on board. Dinner rounds off this optional evening. For departure 

numbers 0805, 0812, and 0819, tickets are included for tonight’s 

performance of the world-renowned MILITARY TATTOO. (B) 

DAY 5 EDINBURGH–ST. ANDREWS–BRAEMAR–INVERNESS. (Wed.) 

Over the elegant Forth Road Bridge and through Fife to St. Andrews. Cross 

the Firth of Tay and from Dundee, head into the Highlands with a lunch 

stop in pretty Braemar, home of the Royal Highland Games. Drive through 

the Grampian Mountains and Cairngorms National Park to Inverness, the 

Highland capital, where you spend the next two nights. (B,D) 

DAY 6 INVERNESS. HIGHLANDS EXCURSION. (Thu.) 

Fascinating visits on today’s excursion. Stop first at CLAVA CAIRNS, featured 

in the popular TV series Outlander and one of Scotland’s most evocative 

sacred prehistoric sites with three exceptionally well-preserved burial 

cairns, each enclosed by stone circles. At CULLODEN VISITOR CENTRE, 

the story unfolds of the crushing Hanoverian victory over Bonnie Prince 

Charlie’s Scottish clans. Then, call at romantic, fairytale CAWDOR CASTLE, 

set in stunning grounds with beautiful gardens and home to the Thanes of 

Cawdor since 1370. Back in Inverness, the rest of the day is at leisure. Our 

recommendation for this afternoon would be to join the Loch Ness and 

Urquhart Castle optional excursion, which includes a cruise on the loch. (B) 

DAY 7 INVERNESS–THURSO. (Fri.) 

Continue an unforgettable journey and follow the coast road to majestic 

DUNROBIN CASTLE, for centuries the seat of the Dukes and Earls 

of Sutherland. Visit the formal gardens and enjoy a fascinating 

FALCONRY DISPLAY. Overnight is in Thurso, the most northerly town 

on Britain’s mainland. Before dinner, you may want to join an optional 

excursion to a local pub. (B,D) 

DAY 8 THURSO. EXCURSION TO THE ORKNEY ISLANDS. (Sat.) 

A fascinating day full of adventure. At John o’Groats, board a FERRY for 

the 45-minute crossing to South Ronaldsay, one of the Orkney Islands, 

where a local coach and driver-guide await you. Cross the four Churchill 

Barriers and overlook Scapa Flow, where the German fleet scuttled itself 

in World War I. After a light LUNCH at the Tasting Hall café, take a 

guided tour of the award-winning ORKNEY BREWERY and sample the 

local ale. Then, head for SKARA BRAE, where you see the fascinating 

remains of a 5,000-year-old Neolithic village and visit SKAILL HOUSE. Yet 

more highlights: the Ring of Brodgar, the Orkneys’ Stonehenge, and finally 

Kirkwall, the small and picturesque island capital. Return to the mainland 

by FERRY in the late afternoon. (B,L,D) 

DAY 9 THURSO–DURNESS–ULLAPOOL–ISLE OF SKYE. (Sun.) 

A day to sit back and enjoy the breathtakingly wild and unspoiled scenery, 

some of the finest in Britain. The northern coast is lined with miles of 

yellow-sand beaches and pretty estuaries, and the hills and mountains 

take on a purple hue as the summer progresses. This is Scotland at its 

best! Drive via Durness to the quaint fishing port of Ullapool, where you 

enjoy a traditional FISH & CHIPS lunch at a local restaurant. Lateafternoon 

arrival on the Inner Hebridean Isle of Skye. (B,L,D) 

DAY 10 ISLE OF SKYE. (Mon.) 

Striking landscapes, weird rock formations, and dramatic waterfalls will 

capture your attention on your drive around the Trotternish peninsula. Visit 

the thatch-roofed cottages at the MUSEUM OF ISLAND LIFE, close to the 

last resting place of Highland heroine Flora MacDonald. Then, follow the 

spectacular coast route, stopping for photos of waterfalls and gorges, to 

the island capital of Portree. On the way back to Broadford, take in the 

views of the jagged and dark peaks of the Cuillin Hills. (B,D) 

DAY 11 ISLE OF SKYE–GLENFINNAN–ISLE OF MULL. (Tue.) 

Call at the Clan Donald Centre for a visit to its MUSEUM OF THE ISLES 

and insight into 13 centuries of clan history before boarding your FERRY at 

Armadale to sail across the Sound of Sleat. Rejoin the mainland at Mallaig 

and follow the “Road to the Isles.” Stop at Glenfinnan with its viaduct, as seen 

in the Harry Potter films, then take the FERRY to the Isle of Mull, where you 

conclude your day with a visit to the quaint island capital of Tobermory. (B,D) 

SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS 


Orkney Islands 

Skara Brae 

Kirkwall 

Scapa Flow Churchill Barriers 

Durness 

2 

John o´Groats 

Ullapool 

Thurso 

North Sea 

Hebridean 

Islands 

Dunrobin Castle 

Isle of Skye Highlands 

Portree 

Cawdor 

2 

Culloden 

Broadford 2 Inverness 

Clava Cairns 

Armadale Clan Donald 

Centre Grampian 

Mountains 

Mallaig Glenfinnan 

Tobermory 

Braemar 

SCOTLAND 

Isles of Mull 

and Iona 

2 Oban Loch Lomond 

Craignure Inveraray Glengoyne 

St. Andrews 

Atlantic 

Ocean 

Glasgow 1 1 

Stirling 

3 Edinburgh 

▼ 

Bannockburn 

Abbotsford Melrose 

ENGLAND 

DAY 12 ISLE OF MULL. IONA EXCURSION. (Wed.) 

A leisurely day to relax and enjoy the best of the Scottish western isles. 

Drive across Mull to visit the beautiful and fascinating Isle of Iona. Time to 

visit the ABBEY and explore the religious settlement before returning to 

the hotel in the early afternoon. (B,D) 

DAY 13 ISLE OF MULL–INVERARAY–GLASGOW. (Thu.) 

The final island FERRY crossing brings you to Oban. Then, over the Pass 

of Brander and from Inveraray to the “Bonnie Banks” of Loch Lomond. 

Back in Glasgow this afternoon, your orientation city tour takes in the 

fine 12th-century cathedral, imposing university buildings, and elegant 

Georgian squares. Time for last-minute shopping before enjoying a 

farewell dinner with wine at your hotel. (B,D) 

DAY 14 GLASGOW. (Fri.) 


TOUR GJ DATES & PRICES 

14 days from Glasgow to Glasgow 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Glasgow* 

End 

Glasgow 

Land 

Only 

0429 Sat 29 Apr Fri 12 May 3399 

0506 Sat 06 May Fri 19 May 3429 

0513 Sat 13 May Fri 26 May 3429 

0520 Sat 20 May Fri 02 Jun 3429 

0527 Sat 27 May Fri 09 Jun 3479 

0603 Sat 03 Jun Fri 16 Jun 3529 

0610 Sat 10 Jun Fri 23 Jun 3529 

0617 Sat 17 Jun Fri 30 Jun 3529 

0624 Sat 24 Jun Fri 07 Jul 3529 


0708 Sat 08 Jul Fri 21 Jul 3529 

0715 Sat 15 Jul Fri 28 Jul 3529 





Single room supplement: $435, $870 (0902-0930). 


Departure 

Number 


Start 

Glasgow* 

End 

Glasgow 

0722 Sat 22 Jul Fri 04 Aug 3529 

0729 Sat 29 Jul Fri 11 Aug 3529 

0805 Sat 05 Aug Fri 18 Aug 3679 

0812 Sat 12 Aug Fri 25 Aug 3679 


0826 Sat 26 Aug Fri 08 Sep 3529 

0902 Sat 02 Sep Fri 15 Sep 3529 

0909 Sat 09 Sep Fri 22 Sep 3529 

0916 Sat 16 Sep Fri 29 Sep 3529 

0923 Sat 23 Sep Fri 06 Oct 3529 

0930 Sat 30 Sep Fri 13 Oct 3519 


Pre tour: in single room $148-$156, 

in twin $100-$108, 


Post tour: in single room $186-$285, 

in twin & triple $105-$154 




Land 

Only 


INTRODUCTION TO 

IRELAND 7 DAYS 






TAKE A BREAK TRIP SCALE Leisurely 

■ On the Go 








DUBLIN Orientation drive; welcome dinner 

KILDARE Guided tour of the Irish National Stud 

ROCK OF CASHEL Take photographs of this famous landmark 

LIMERICK Orientation drive 

CLIFFS OF MOHER Savor the spectacular views 

GALWAY Orientation 

RATHBAUN FARM See the farmer at work, bake your own scones, 

and enjoy coffee in the farmhouse 

KILLIMER–TARBERT Cross the Shannon estuary by ferry 

RING OF KERRY Scenic peninsula drive 

KILLARNEY Visit the popular resort town 

BLARNEY Visit the famous village 

WATERFORD Guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal; 

enjoy an Irish Coffee demonstration 

AVOCA Guided tour of the handweaving mill 

GLENDALOUGH Guided tour of St. Kevin’s center of Irish Christianity 

■ HOTELS DUBLIN Hilton Kilmainham (SF), ENNIS Temple Gate (F), 

KILLARNEY Killarney Towers (SF), WATERFORD Granville (F), DUBLIN 

Clayton Cardiff Lane (SF) 

■ MEALS Full Irish breakfast (B) daily; 3 three-course dinners (D) with 

wine and choice of menus, including a welcome dinner in Dublin 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; ferry across the Shannon estuary 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Dublin 





LIMERICK 

RING OF KERRY 

90

INTRODUCTION TO IRELAND 


Cliffs of Moher 

Atlantic 

Ocean 

Killorglin 

Dingle Bay 

Ring 

of Kerry 

Killimer 

Galway 

Rathbaun 

Farm 

2 

Tarbert 

Killarney 

1 

The Burren 

Ennis 

Limerick 

Blarney 

IRELAND 

Cashel 

Kildare 

▼ 

Wicklow 

Mountains 

Dublin 

1 1 

1 Waterford 

Irish Sea 

Glendalough 

Avoca 

LOCAL FAVORITE ENJOY AN IRISH COFFEE DEMONSTRATION 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN DUBLIN, IRELAND. 

Céad míle fáilte—a hundred-thousand welcomes! Check into your hotel. At 

3 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for an afternoon 

orientation drive through statue-lined O’Connell Street, elegant Georgian 

squares, and past St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Oscar Wilde’s Trinity College. 

Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner with wine at your hotel. (D) 

DAY 2 DUBLIN–KILDARE–CASHEL–LIMERICK–ENNIS. 

Horse-racing country awaits this morning. Drive across the Curragh to 

visit the IRISH NATIONAL STUD at Kildare, whose fine thoroughbreds 

command respect on the racecourses of the world. Lots more to see: the 

Rock of Cashel, where St. Patrick preached; Tipperary, made famous in a 

wartime marching song; and Limerick, where an orientation drive acquaints 

you with St. Mary’s Cathedral, King John’s Castle, and the stone where 

the Treaty of Limerick was signed in 1691. Tonight’s suggestion for a very 

special night out: attend an optional banquet at Bunratty Castle. (B) 

DAY 3 ENNIS. WEST COAST EXCURSION. 

Your day excursion along Ireland’s spectacular Atlantic coastline begins with 

a drive to the 668-foot CLIFFS OF MOHER, where you savor the breathtaking 

panorama of the Clare coast. A scenic route across the limestone plateau of 

The Burren takes you to Galway, a popular seaside destination and a buzzing 

cosmopolitan center with colorful shops and a busy café and bar culture. 

This afternoon, a special treat at RATHBAUN FARM: try your hand at scone 

making, and learn from the farmer about sheep shearing and dog whistling. 

Afterwards, enjoy COFFEE and your SCONES, fresh from the oven. (B) 

DAY 4 ENNIS–RING OF KERRY–KILLARNEY. 

After a short drive via Clonderlaw Bay to Killimer, cross the Shannon estuary by 

FERRY. Continue on to Killorglin on Dingle Bay to join the spectacular RING OF 

KERRY for a 100-mile panoramic drive around the island’s southwestern tip. 

Take your photos of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View, then spend the 

night in the popular resort of Killarney. Before dinner at your hotel, why not take 

a horse-drawn jaunting car ride along the national park to Ross Castle? (B,D) 

DAY 5 KILLARNEY–BLARNEY–WATERFORD. 

Across the Kerry Mountains and through County Cork to Blarney, 

renowned for its magical Kissing Stone. Time for lunch, to walk 

up to the castle, and to shop for traditional Irish handicrafts. In the 

afternoon, proceed via Cork to Waterford, a stronghold founded by the 

Danish Vikings, and look forward to a guided tour of the HOUSE OF 

WATERFORD CRYSTAL. After dinner this evening, enjoy an IRISH 

COFFEE DEMONSTRATION. (B,D) 

DAY 6 WATERFORD–AVOCA–GLENDALOUGH–DUBLIN. 

An exciting agenda today: Enniscorthy, site of the final battle of the Great 

Rebellion of 1798; Ireland’s oldest HANDWEAVING MILL at Avoca, where you 

watch the WEAVERS at work; the Wicklow Mountains; and GLENDALOUGH, 

the early Christian monastic site founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century. 

See the engaging audiovisual Ireland of the Monasteries, then let your Local 

Guide show you the remains of this ecclesiastical settlement. Back in Dublin 

tonight, a fitting farewell to Ireland would be an optional cabaret evening with 

dinner, followed by dance, song, and laughter. (B) 

DAY 7 DUBLIN. 


TOUR GR DATES & PRICES 

7 days from Dublin to Dublin 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Dublin* 

End 

Dublin 

Land 

Only 

0108 Sun 08 Jan Sat 14 Jan 1349 

0205 Sun 05 Feb Sat 11 Feb 1349 

0305 Sun 05 Mar Sat 11 Mar 1349 

0312 Sun 12 Mar Sat 18 Mar 1349 

0316 Thu 16 Mar Wed 22 Mar 1349 

0319 Sun 19 Mar Sat 25 Mar 1349 

0323 Thu 23 Mar Wed 29 Mar 1449 

0326 Sun 26 Mar Sat 01 Apr 1449 

0330 Thu 30 Mar Wed 05 Apr 1449 

0402 Sun 02 Apr Sat 08 Apr 1449 

0406 Thu 06 Apr Wed 12 Apr 1449 

0409 Sun 09 Apr Sat 15 Apr 1449 

0413 Thu 13 Apr Wed 19 Apr 1449 

0416 Sun 16 Apr Sat 22 Apr 1449 

0420 Thu 20 Apr Wed 26 Apr 1449 

0423 Sun 23 Apr Sat 29 Apr 1599 

0427 Thu 27 Apr Wed 03 May 1599 

0430 Sun 30 Apr Sat 06 May 1599 

0504 Thu 04 May Wed 10 May 1599 

0507 Sun 07 May Sat 13 May 1599 

0511 Thu 11 May Wed 17 May 1599 

0514 Sun 14 May Sat 20 May 1599 

0518 Thu 18 May Wed 24 May 1599 

0521 Sun 21 May Sat 27 May 1599 

0525 Thu 25 May Wed 31 May 1599 

0528 Sun 28 May Sat 03 Jun 1599 

0601 Thu 01 Jun Wed 07 Jun 1599 

0604 Sun 04 Jun Sat 10 Jun 1599 

0608 Thu 08 Jun Wed 14 Jun 1599 

0611 Sun 11 Jun Sat 17 Jun 1599 

0615 Thu 15 Jun Wed 21 Jun 1599 

0618 Sun 18 Jun Sat 24 Jun 1599 

0622 Thu 22 Jun Wed 28 Jun 1599 


0629 Thu 29 Jun Wed 05 Jul 1599 




and Europe. 




Departure 

Number 


Start 

Dublin* 

End 

Dublin 

0702 Sun 02 Jul Sat 08 Jul 1599 

0706 Thu 06 Jul Wed 12 Jul 1599 

0709 Sun 09 Jul Sat 15 Jul 1599 

0713 Thu 13 Jul Wed 19 Jul 1599 

0716 Sun 16 Jul Sat 22 Jul 1599 

0720 Thu 20 Jul Wed 26 Jul 1599 

0723 Sun 23 Jul Sat 29 Jul 1599 

0727 Thu 27 Jul Wed 02 Aug 1599 

0730 Sun 30 Jul Sat 05 Aug 1599 

0803 Thu 03 Aug Wed 09 Aug 1599 

0806 Sun 06 Aug Sat 12 Aug 1599 

0810 Thu 10 Aug Wed 16 Aug 1599 

0813 Sun 13 Aug Sat 19 Aug 1599 

0817 Thu 17 Aug Wed 23 Aug 1599 

0820 Sun 20 Aug Sat 26 Aug 1599 

0824 Thu 24 Aug Wed 30 Aug 1599 

0827 Sun 27 Aug Sat 02 Sep 1599 

0831 Thu 31 Aug Wed 06 Sep 1599 

0903 Sun 03 Sep Sat 09 Sep 1599 

0907 Thu 07 Sep Wed 13 Sep 1599 

0910 Sun 10 Sep Sat 16 Sep 1599 

0914 Thu 14 Sep Wed 20 Sep 1599 

0917 Sun 17 Sep Sat 23 Sep 1599 

0921 Thu 21 Sep Wed 27 Sep 1599 

0924 Sun 24 Sep Sat 30 Sep 1599 


1008 Sun 08 Oct Sat 14 Oct 1599 


1022 Sun 22 Oct Sat 28 Oct 1599 

1105 Sun 05 Nov Sat 11 Nov 1399 

1119 Sun 19 Nov Sat 25 Nov 1399 

1203 Sun 03 Dec Sat 09 Dec 1399 


0107 Sun 07 Jan Sat 13 Jan 1349 

0204 Sun 04 Feb Sat 10 Feb 1349 

Extra nights per person in Dublin: 

Pre tour: in single room $196-$220, 

in twin $122-$139, in triple $108-$120 

Post tour: in single room $175, 

in twin $118, in triple $113 

2018 departures are subject to itinerary and price 

modification. Details will be available in September 2017. 




Land 

Only 


FROM IRELAND’S 

ANCIENT EAST TO THE 

WILD ATLANTIC WAY 9 DAYS 














DUBLIN Welcome dinner; orientation drive 


KILKENNY Guided tour of Smithwick’s Experience 

NEW ROSS Visit the Dunbrody famine ship 

WATERFORD Ride the Waterford & Suir River Railway, guided 

walking tour of the Waterford Treasures, guided tour of the House of 

Waterford Crystal 

YOUGHAL Visit the resort town 


KINSALE Heritage walking tour with Local Guide 

GLENGARRIFF Private boat to Garinish Island 

RING OF KERRY Take pictures of the Lakes of Killarney 

ADARE Admire the thatched cottages 

LIMERICK Orientation drive 




and enjoy dinner in the farmhouse 

■ HOTELS DUBLIN Clayton Cardiff Lane (SF), WATERFORD Tower (F), 

KINSALE Trident (F), KILLARNEY Scotts (F), LIMERICK Clayton (SF) 

■ MEALS Full Irish breakfast (B) daily; 4 three-course dinner (D) with 

wine and choice of menus, including a welcome dinner in Dublin and 

1 dinner at a traditional Irish farm 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; Waterford & Suir Valley Railway; 

private boat to Garinish Island 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Dublin, Limerick 





DAY 1 ARRIVE IN DUBLIN, IRELAND. (Sun.) 

Céad mile fáilte—a hundred-thousand welcomes! Check into your hotel. 

The rest of the day is free to relax in the Irish capital. This evening, meet 

your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner with 

wine at your hotel. (D) 

DAY 2 DUBLIN. (Mon.) 

This morning’s orientation drive in the “Fair City” includes statue-lined 

O’Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares with their tall, red-brick 

townhouses, colorful doors, and wrought iron-decorated windows, 

Oscar Wilde’s Trinity College and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The afternoon 

is at leisure for you to enjoy the vibrant city. Tonight, why not join an 

optional cabaret evening with dinner, followed by dance, song, and 

laughter? (B) 

DAY 3 DUBLIN–KILDARE–KILKENNY–NEW ROSS–WATERFORD. (Tue.) 


the IRISH NATIONAL STUD at Kildare, whose thoroughbreds command 

respect on the racecourses around the world. Then, south to Kilkenny for 

a guided tour of SMITHWICK’S EXPERIENCE. Your guide will show you 

how over 300 years, the art of mixing four simple ingredients produced 

the ruby-red ale enjoyed all over the world. Next, at the DUNBRODY 

FAMINE SHIP, hear the story of famine emigration from those who left 

Ireland—the brave, desperate, and above all, ordinary people who chose 

to leave everything they knew for an uncertain future abroad. Spend the 

next two nights in Waterford, Ireland’s oldest city. (B,D) 

DAY 4 WATERFORD. (Wed.) 

Start your day with an exciting ride on the WATERFORD & SUIR 

VALLEY RAILWAY, a heritage narrow-gauge train that runs along 8.5 

kilometers of the Suir River through beautiful, rolling farmland and 

woodland gardens. Then, your Local Guide will take you on a walking 

tour covering the Waterford Treasures: the massive stone fortress, 

REGINALD’S TOWER, houses Waterford’s Viking treasures; Ireland’s 

only MEDIEVAL MUSEUM features spectacular treasures from the 

Middle Ages; and the elegant 1743 BISHOP’S PALACE is the home of 

the treasures of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. In the afternoon, 

enjoy a guided tour of the HOUSE OF WATERFORD CRYSTAL and 

watch as craftsmen transform glowing balls of molten crystal into 

elegant shapes. Later, you’ll have time at leisure to discover the town 

on your own. For your optional dinner experience, drive to Dunmore 

East, a popular tourist and fishing village. Spend some time with the 

locals over a drink at the village pub, followed by dinner. (B) 

DAY 5 WATERFORD–YOUGHAL–BLARNEY–KINSALE. (Thu.) 

This morning, follow the scenic road known as the Copper Coast to 

the ancient port town of Youghal. On to Blarney, where you will have 

92

FROM IRELAND’S ANCIENT EAST 

TO THE WILD ATLANTIC WAY 9 DAYS BRITAIN & IRELAND 


Atlantic 

Ocean 

Galway 

Rathbaun 

Farm 

2 Limerick 

Adare 

IRELAND 

Kildare 

Killarney 

Kilmeadan 

1 

Lakes of Killarney 

Blarney 

Youghal 

Kenmare 

Glengarriff 

1 Kinsale 

Garinish Island 

▼ 

Kilkenny 

Dublin 

2 

New Ross 

2 Waterford 

Celtic Sea 

KINSALE 

time to shop for traditional Irish handicrafts, or perhaps walk up to 

the castle. This afternoon, arrive at your overnight destination of 

picturesque Kinsale, where your Local Guide will take you on an 

illustrated HERITAGE TOWN WALK, and give you unique insight into 

the history and heritage of this historic port and fishing town. Let 

yourself be captivated by the long waterfront, yacht-filled harbor, 

winding streets, and brightly painted galleries, shops, and houses, 

and marvel at the fortifications of Charles Fort and James Fort, 

guarding the narrow entrance from the sea. (B,D) 

DAY 6 KINSALE–GARINISH ISLAND–KILLARNEY. (Fri.) 

This morning, board a private boat for the short crossing to 

GARINISH ISLAND in Bantry Bay, whose warm waters attract 

colonies of seals. Follow the meandering paths between the strongscented 

flowering trees and shrubs of this lush, tropical island 

garden. Afterwards, head over the mountains into County Kerry. At 

Kenmare, join part of the RING OF KERRY and stop for spectacular 

photos of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View before arriving in 

the popular resort of Killarney. (B) 

DAY 7 KILLARNEY–ADARE–LIMERICK. (Sat.) 

There is time this morning to explore on your own, or to take a 

jaunting car ride through the national park. Then, drive to quaint 

Adare, one of Ireland’s prettiest villages, beautifully set in woods 

along the Maigue River, and with thatched cottages lining its wide 

main street. In Limerick, an orientation drive acquaints you with St. 

Mary’s Cathedral, King John’s Castle, and the stone where the Treaty 

of Limerick was signed in 1691. A suggestion for a very special night 

out: an optional medieval banquet at Bunratty Castle. After your 

three-course meal with wine, sit back and let the hosts entertain you 

with music and storytelling during an unforgettable evening. (B) 

DAY 8 LIMERICK. WEST COAST EXCURSION. (Sun.) 

The last day of your vacation brings you to the 668-foot CLIFFS OF 

MOHER, with breathtaking views of the Clare coast. Then, travel 

across the glacial-era limestone plateau of The Burren to the port city 

of Galway, a popular seaside destination and a buzzing cosmopolitan 

center with colorful shops and a busy café and bar culture. Next, 

experience Irish country life at RATHBAUN FARM. Try your hand at 

scone making, and learn from the farmer about sheep shearing and 

dog whistling. To complete your Irish journey, enjoy a traditional 

FARMHOUSE DINNER. (B,D) 

DAY 9 LIMERICK. (Mon.) 


LOCAL FAVORITE 

CLIMB ABOARD THE WATERFORD & SUIR 

VALLEY RAILWAY, A HISTORIC NARROW-GAUGE TRAIN RIDE OFFERING 

GLIMPSES OF AREAS ONLY ACCESSIBLE BY TRAIN 

TOUR GP DATES & PRICES 

9 days from Dublin to Limerick 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Dublin* 

End 

Limerick 

Land 

Only 

0507 Sun 07 May Mon 15 May 1789 

0514 Sun 14 May Mon 22 May 1799 

0521 Sun 21 May Mon 29 May 1799 

0528 Sun 28 May Mon 05 Jun 1799 

0604 Sun 04 Jun Mon 12 Jun 1799 

0611 Sun 11 Jun Mon 19 Jun 1799 

0618 Sun 18 Jun Mon 26 Jun 1799 

0625 Sun 25 Jun Mon 03 Jul 1799 

0702 Sun 02 Jul Mon 10 Jul 1799 

0709 Sun 09 Jul Mon 17 Jul 1799 

0716 Sun 16 Jul Mon 24 Jul 1799 







Departure 

Number 


Start 

Dublin* 

End 

Limerick 

0723 Sun 23 Jul Mon 31 Jul 1799 

0730 Sun 30 Jul Mon 07 Aug 1799 

0806 Sun 06 Aug Mon 14 Aug 1799 

0813 Sun 13 Aug Mon 21 Aug 1799 

0820 Sun 20 Aug Mon 28 Aug 1799 

0827 Sun 27 Aug Mon 04 Sep 1799 

0903 Sun 03 Sep Mon 11 Sep 1799 

0910 Sun 10 Sep Mon 18 Sep 1799 

0917 Sun 17 Sep Mon 25 Sep 1799 

0924 Sun 24 Sep Mon 02 Oct 1799 

1001 Sun 01 Oct Mon 09 Oct 1789 



triples on request 

Extra nights per person in Limerick: 






Land 

Only 


EMERALD ISLE 10 DAYS 












94 



DUBLIN Welcome dinner; orientation drive 


STROKESTOWN HOUSE Guided tour of the house and Famine 

Museum, and visit the gardens 

KNOCK Visit the religious site 

KYLEMORE Visit the Benedictine abbey 

CONNEMARA Visit a marble workshop 


ARAN ISLANDS Ferry to and from Inishmore, hear a presentation on 

life on the island by a local historian, enjoy lunch at Tí Joe Watty’s 

pub, take a minibus tour with a driver-guide, visit Dun Aengus 


and enjoy morning coffee in the farmhouse 


LIMERICK Orientation drive, visit King John’s castle 

FOYNES Guided tour of the Flying Boat Museum 


KILLARNEY 

Horse-drawn jaunting car ride 


WATERFORD Guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal 

AVOCA Guided tour of the handweaving mill 


■ HOTELS DUBLIN The Gibson (SF), CLAREMORRIS McWilliam Park (F), 

GALWAY Radisson Blu (SF), LIMERICK Strand (SF), KILLARNEY Killarney 

Towers (SF), WATERFORD Tower (F), DUBLIN Hilton Kilmainham (SF) 

■ MEALS Full Irish breakfast (B) daily; 1 lunch (L) at a local pub; 

4 three-course dinners (D) with wine and choice of menus, including a 

welcome dinner in Dublin 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; ferry to/from Inishmore; minibus 

on the Aran Islands; horse-drawn jaunting car in Killarney, first-class 

train (Tour GHE) 

■ HEADSETS Throughout the tour except Belfast (Tour GHE) 




■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Dublin, Belfast 

■ ADD BELFAST TO YOUR VACATION (Tour GHE) with Monograms 






NOTE Due to the adventurous style of the Aran Islands excursion, we 

recommend you bring suitable outdoor wear and comfortable shoes. 

LOCAL FAVORITE ENJOY AN ENTERTAINING JAUNTING CAR RIDE 

THROUGH KILLARNEY TOWN AND THEN TO THE LAKES OF KILLARNEY TO TAKE 

PHOTOGRAPHS OF STATELY ROSS CASTLE 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN DUBLIN, IRELAND. (Fri.) 

Céad míle fáilte—a hundred-thousand welcomes! Check into your hotel. At 

3 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for an afternoon 

orientation drive through statue-lined O’Connell Street, elegant Georgian 

squares, and past St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Oscar Wilde’s Trinity College. 

Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner with wine at your hotel. (D) 

DAY 2 DUBLIN–KILDARE–STROKESTOWN–KNOCK–CLAREMORRIS. (Sat.) 


the IRISH NATIONAL STUD at Kildare, whose thoroughbreds command 

respect on the racecourses of the world. Then, north to Longford for 

a visit to STROKESTOWN HOUSE for a guided tour of the restored 

1740s mansion, a stroll through its fine gardens, and insight into the 

circumstances of the Great Irish Famine of the 1840s at the Famine 

Museum. Stop in Knock, a village that attracts pilgrims from all over the 

world since townsfolk saw apparitions, then arrive in Claremorris, in the 

heart of beautiful County Mayo, for your overnight stay. (B,D) 

DAY 3 CLAREMORRIS–KYLEMORE–GALWAY. (Sun.) 

Via Westport, head for the unspoiled region of Connemara, an area 

known for its hardy breed of ponies. Visit KYLEMORE ABBEY, a 

massive yet graceful castle acquired by Benedictine nuns as a 

precious heirloom for Ireland. At Moycullen, visit the Joyce family at 

their MARBLE WORKSHOP before arriving in the port city of Galway. 

Tonight’s recommendation: an optional evening at Dunguaire Castle, 

where the intimate banquet has an enlightening literary theme. (B) 

DAY 4 GALWAY. EXCURSION TO THE ARAN ISLANDS. (Mon.) 

At Rossaveal, board a comfortable, modern FERRY for the 45-minute 

crossing to Kilronan on Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands and 

where Gaelic is the first language of the islanders. Your fascinating 

day continues with a presentation about life on Inishmore by an 

island historian. After a light LUNCH at Tí Joe Watty’s pub, board 

a minibus to enjoy your driver/Local Guide’s commentary on a tour 

of the island, ending with a visit to clifftop DUN AENGUS, one of the 

most spectacular and dramatic prehistoric stone forts in Europe. Back 

in Kilronan, board your ferry back to the mainland. There are plenty of 

dining options in Galway this evening. (B,L) 

DAY 5 GALWAY–CLIFFS OF MOHER–LIMERICK. (Tue.) 

A real Irish farm experience at RATHBAUN FARM this morning. Try 

your hand at scone making, and learn from the farmer about sheep 

shearing and dog whistling. Afterwards, enjoy COFFEE and your 

SCONES, fresh from the oven. Take the scenic route across the 

desolate limestone plateau known as The Burren, and stop for photos 

of prehistoric Poulnabrone Dolmen. At the CLIFFS OF MOHER, rising 

668 feet above the Atlantic Ocean, savor the breathtaking panorama 

of the Clare coast. This evening, why not take part in a unique optional 

dinner excursion to Bunratty Folk Park? (B)

DAY 6 LIMERICK–FOYNES–KILLARNEY. (Wed.) 

On this morning’s Limerick city tour, view the Treaty Stone and St. Mary’s 

Cathedral, and visit KING JOHN’S CASTLE in the medieval heritage 

precinct. Make your way to Foynes for a guided tour of the FLYING 

BOAT MUSEUM. Board and explore the only Boeing B314 “Clipper” fullsize 

replica in the world, and in the flight simulator, re-enact the thrilling 

experience of crossing the Atlantic in a 1930s long-range flying boat. 

Then, travel to the popular resort of Killarney, your destination for the 

next two nights. Later, maybe an entertaining optional evening in Tralee 

with dinner, followed by tickets for Siamsa Tire National Folk Theatre. (B) 

DAY 7 KILLARNEY. RING OF KERRY EXCURSION. (Thu.) 

Join the famed RING OF KERRY for a 100-mile panoramic drive around the 

island’s southwestern tip. Plenty to focus your camera on here: sparkling 

seascapes, mountains dotted with brightly colored farmhouses, winding 

lanes bordered with subtropical vegetation, and the breathtaking panorama 

of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View. Back in Killarney, a special treat: 

a fun-filled horse-drawn JAUNTING CAR RIDE through the national park 

with glorious vistas of the Lakes of Killarney and ancient Ross Castle. (B,D) 

DAY 8 KILLARNEY–BLARNEY–WATERFORD. (Fri.) 

Across the Kerry Mountains, drive into County Cork for a visit to Blarney, 

renowned for its castle and magical Kissing Stone. Time for lunch, to 

walk up to the castle, and to shop for traditional Irish handicrafts. In the 

afternoon, proceed via Cork, Youghal, and Dungarvan to Waterford, a 

stronghold founded by the Danish Vikings in 853. Here, enjoy a visit to 

the HOUSE OF WATERFORD CRYSTAL. (B,D) 

DAY 9 WATERFORD–AVOCA–GLENDALOUGH–DUBLIN. (Sat.) 

Today’s agenda: Enniscorthy, site of the final battle of the Great Rebellion of 

1798; Ireland’s oldest HANDWEAVING MILL at Avoca; and GLENDALOUGH, 

the early Christian monastic site founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century. 

See the engaging audiovisual Ireland of the Monasteries, then let your Local 

Guide show you the remains of this ecclesiastical settlement. Back in Dublin 

tonight, join your traveling companions for a fitting farewell to Ireland: an 

optional dinner outing to the Guinness Storehouse. (B) 

DAY 10 DUBLIN. (Sun.) 


EMERALD ISLE 


Kylemore Abbey 

Connemara 

Rossaveal 

Aran Islands 


Ring 

of Kerry 

Killarney 

Atlantic Ocean 

2 

Knock 

1 

Claremorris 

Galway 

2 Rathbaun 

Farm 

The Burren 

1 Limerick 

Foynes 

Blarney 

Strokestown 

House 

IRELAND 

NORTHERN 

IRELAND 

Kildare 

▼ 

Wicklow 

Mountains 

1 Waterford 

Irish Sea 

3 Belfast 

1 1 Dublin 

Glendalough 

Avoca 

LOCAL FAVORITE ENJOY LUNCH AND A LIVELY ATMOSPHERE AT 

TÍ JOE WATTY’S, ONE OF THE ARAN ISLANDS’ OLDEST PUBS, THEN VISIT 

THE MYSTERIOUS PREHISTORIC STONE FORT AT DUN AENGUS 

ADD BELFAST WITH 

TOUR GHE 13 DAYS 


vacation includes travel by train 

(first-class) from Dublin to Belfast, 




Day 10 DUBLIN–BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND. (Sun.) 

Travel by TRAIN (first-class) to Belfast. Your Local Host is available to 

help you make the most of your stay. (B) 

DAY 11 BELFAST. (Mon.) 

Your HOP-ON/HOP-OFF SIGHTSEEING TOUR will take you past all the city’s 

attractions, including City Hall, the Albert Memorial Clock Tower, Queens 

University, the murals on Falls Road and Shankill Road, and the Parliament 

Buildings at Stormont. Also included is a ticket to the fascinating TITANIC 

EXPERIENCE, where you learn all about the construction of the largest passenger 

steam ship, its maiden voyage, and the tragic night of April 14, 1912. (B) 

DAY 12 BELFAST. (Tue.) 


DAY 13 BELFAST. (Wed.) 


Your hotel is the Europa (SF). 


TOURS GH AND GHE DATES & PRICES 


GH: 10 days from Dublin to Dublin 

GHE: 13 days from Dublin to Belfast 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Dublin* 

TOUR GH 

End 

Dublin 

Land 

Only 

TOUR GHE 

End 

Belfast 

Land 

Only 

0414 Fri 14 Apr 23 Apr 2079 26 Apr 2954 

0421 Fri 21 Apr 30 Apr 2139 03 May 3014 

0428 Fri 28 Apr 07 May 2199 10 May 3074 

0505 Fri 05 May 14 May 2199 17 May 3074 

0512 Fri 12 May 21 May 2199 24 May 3074 

0519 Fri 19 May 28 May 2199 31 May 3074 

0526 Fri 26 May 04 Jun 2199 07 Jun 3074 

0602 Fri 02 Jun 11 Jun 2199 14 Jun 3074 

0609 Fri 09 Jun 18 Jun 2199 21 Jun 3074 

0616 Fri 16 Jun 25 Jun 2199 28 Jun 3074 

0623 Fri 23 Jun 02 Jul 2199 05 Jul 3074 

0630 Fri 30 Jun 09 Jul 2199 12 Jul 3074 

0707 Fri 07 Jul 16 Jul 2199 19 Jul 3074 

0714 Fri 14 Jul 23 Jul 2199 26 Jul 3074 




and Europe. 



GH $405; GHE $579 


GH $34; GHE $40 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Dublin* 

TOUR GH 

End 

Dublin 

Land 

Only 

0721 Fri 21 Jul 30 Jul 2199 02 Aug 3074 

0728 Fri 28 Jul 06 Aug 2199 09 Aug 3074 

0804 Fri 04 Aug 13 Aug 2199 16 Aug 3074 

0811 Fri 11 Aug 20 Aug 2199 23 Aug 3074 

0818 Fri 18 Aug 27 Aug 2199 30 Aug 3074 

0825 Fri 25 Aug 03 Sep 2199 06 Sep 3074 


0908 Fri 08 Sep 17 Sep 2199 20 Sep 3074 

0915 Fri 15 Sep 24 Sep 2199 27 Sep 3074 

0922 Fri 22 Sep 01 Oct 2199 ----- ----- 

0929 Fri 29 Sep 08 Oct 2199 ----- ----- 

1006 Fri 06 Oct 15 Oct 2199 ----- ----- 

1013 Fri 13 Oct 22 Oct 2189 ----- ----- 



in twin $114-$131, 


Extension GHE: 

Extra nights per person in Belfast: 

in single room $159, 

in twin $100, 

in triple $97 




TOUR GHE 

End 

Belfast 

Land 

Only 


SCENIC IRELAND 13 DAYS 












96 



LIMERICK Welcome dinner 


RATHBAUN FARM See the farmer at work and enjoy morning coffee 

in the farmhouse 


CONNEMARA Visit a marble workshop 

KYLEMORE Visit the Benedictine abbey 

WESTPORT Visit this heritage town 


BELLEEK Guided tour of the pottery factory 

DERRY Guided walking tour 

COUNTY ANTRIM Take pictures of Dunluce Castle, visit Giant’s 

Causeway 

BELFAST Guided “Living History” tour; visit the Titanic Experience, 

guided tour of Hillsborough Castle and enjoy Afternoon Tea in one 

of the State Rooms 

BOYNE VALLEY Guided tour of the Bronze Age passage-grave at Knowth 

DUBLIN Orientation drive 

BALLYKNOCKEN HOUSE 

coffee and scones 

KILKENNY Explore this pretty county town 

Baking demonstration and morning 

WATERFORD Enjoy an Irish Coffee demonstration; guided tour of 

the House of Waterford Crystal; guided walking tour 

BLARNEY Visit the famous castle and kiss the Blarney Stone 

GLENGARRIFF Private boat to Garinish Island 

RING OF KERRY Take pictures of the Lakes of Killarney 

DINGLE PENINSULA Visit the Blasket Islands Centre and the town of Dingle 


■ HOTELS LIMERICK Clayton (SF), CLIFDEN Station House (F), 

BUNDORAN Great Northern (F), BELFAST Clayton Hotel (F), DUBLIN 

Hilton Kilmainham (SF) or Royal Marine (SF) at Dun Laoghaire, 

WATERFORD Granville (F) or Tower (F), CORK Clayton Cork City (SF), 

KILLARNEY Killarney Towers (SF), LIMERICK Clayton (SF) or Strand (SF) 

■ MEALS Full Irish breakfast (B) daily; 5 three-course dinners (D) with 

wine and choice of menus, including a welcome dinner in Limerick 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; private boat to Garinish Island 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Limerick 





LOCAL FAVORITE TOUR HILLSBOROUGH CASTLE, OFFICIAL RESIDENCE 

OF THE ROYAL FAMILY WHEN THEY ARE IN NORTHERN IRELAND, AND ENJOY 

AFTERNOON TEA IN ONE OF THE ELEGANT STATE ROOMS 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN SHANNON, IRELAND–LIMERICK. 

Céad míle fáilte—a hundred-thousand welcomes! After checking into your 

hotel, free time to relax and perhaps enjoy the hotel’s leisure amenities 

or explore the city. This evening, meet your Tour Director and traveling 


DAY 2 LIMERICK–CLIFFS OF MOHER–GALWAY–CLIFDEN. 

Drive to the CLIFFS OF MOHER, rising 668 feet above the Atlantic Ocean, 

and savor the breathtaking panorama of the Clare coast. Next, a special 

treat: at RATHBAUN FARM, watch the farmer shear a sheep and maneuver 

a flock with the help of a sheep dog, then enjoy your morning coffee. On to 

Galway, a popular seaside destination and a buzzing cosmopolitan center 

with colorful shops and a busy café and bar culture. Call at the Joyce 

family’s MARBLE WORKSHOP before spending the night at Clifden, a 

small fishing town in the far west. (B,D) 

DAY 3 CLIFDEN–KYLEMORE–WESTPORT–KNOCK–BUNDORAN. 

Visit KYLEMORE ABBEY this morning, the massive castle acquired by 

Benedictine nuns, and see the restored house, church, and gardens. 

Pause at Westport before continuing on to Knock, a village that attracts 

pilgrims from all over the world since townsfolk saw apparitions. Overnight 

is in Bundoran, the popular seaside resort in County Donegal. Before 

dinner, you might want to join an optional excursion to a local pub. (B,D) 

DAY 4 BUNDORAN–BELLEEK, NORTHERN IRELAND–DERRY–GIANT’S 

CAUSEWAY–BELFAST. 

A rich string of Northern Ireland attractions awaits you today. First, 

visit the BELLEEK POTTERY factory, renowned for its exquisite creamcolored 

Parian china. In Derry, walk the city walls in the company of a 

Local Guide, and after lunch, pass Dunluce Castle before visiting aweinspiring 

GIANT’S CAUSEWAY. Hear how millions of years ago, the earth 

cracked open, lava forced its way out, and as it cooled slowly and evenly, 

more than 40,000 interlocking basalt columns were formed, leading from 

the cliff foot into the sea. Spend the next two nights in Belfast, Northern 

Ireland’s seat of government. (B) 

DAY 5 BELFAST. 

This morning’s “Living History” tour in the company of a Local Guide 

will take you past all the city’s attractions, including City Hall, the Albert 

Memorial Clock Tower, Queens University, and the Parliament Buildings 

at Stormont. Then, visit the fascinating TITANIC EXPERIENCE and learn 

all about the building of the largest passenger steam ship, its maiden 

voyage, and the tragic night of April 14, 1912. In the afternoon, join your 

guide for a tour of HILLSBOROUGH CASTLE, the official residence of 

the Royal Family when they are in Northern Ireland, and home of the 

Secretary of State. Afterwards, enjoy AFTERNOON TEA in one of 

the elegant State Rooms with views overlooking the glorious grounds 

and gardens. (B)

SCENIC IRELAND 


LOCAL FAVORITE ATTEND A BAKING DEMONSTRATION AT BALLYKNOCKEN 

HOUSE, A FAMILY-RUN FARM, GUESTHOUSE, AND HOME OF IRISH CELEBRITY CHEF 

CATHERINE FULVIO, THEN SAMPLE THE FRESHLY MADE SCONES 

DAY 6 BELFAST–KNOWTH, IRELAND–DUBLIN. 

Drive in the lee of the Mountains of Mourne back into the Irish Republic, 

and at Bru na Boinne (Palace of the Boyne), one of the world’s most 

important archaeological landscapes, visit KNOWTH, where your guide 

explains the fascinating passage-grave dating from the Bronze Age. For a 

first taste of the Irish capital, join an optional cabaret evening with dinner 

and entertainment. (B) 

DAY 7 DUBLIN. 

An orientation drive in the “Fair City” includes statue-lined O’Connell 

Street, elegant Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Oscar 

Wilde’s Trinity College. The afternoon is at leisure for you to enjoy this 

vibrant city. Tonight, maybe take in an optional dinner outing to the 

Guinness Storehouse. (B) 

DAY 8 DUBLIN–KILKENNY–WATERFORD. 

Vistas of the Wicklow Mountains unfold as you head for a special visit 

to BALLYKNOCKEN HOUSE, a typical Irish family-run farm guesthouse. 

Your host will present an entertaining BAKING DEMONSTRATION, 

and then serve coffee and scones fresh from the oven. Travel on to the 

pretty county town of Kilkenny, then to Waterford for a guided tour of 

the HOUSE OF WATERFORD CRYSTAL. You may also want to join an 

optional excursion to a local pub. After dinner at your hotel, enjoy an 

IRISH COFFEE DEMONSTRATION. (B,D) 

DAY 9 WATERFORD–BLARNEY–CORK. 

The first of the day’s highlights is an entertaining walk through Waterford, 

Ireland’s oldest city, in the company of a Local Guide. Then, visit BLARNEY 

CASTLE, renowned for its magical KISSING STONE. Overnight in Cork, 

Ireland’s second-largest city. An optional suggestion would be a visit 

to Cobh’s Queenstown Story, which tells of the transatlantic liner route 

between Liverpool and North America and last port of call for the Titanic. (B) 

DAY 10 CORK–GARINISH ISLAND–KILLARNEY. 

This morning, board a private boat for the short crossing to GARINISH 

ISLAND in Bantry Bay, whose warm waters attract colonies of seals. 

Follow the winding paths between the strong-scented flowering trees 

and shrubs of this lush tropical island garden. Then, head over the 

mountains into County Kerry. At Kenmare, join part of the RING OF 

KERRY and stop for spectacular photos of the Lakes of Killarney from 

Ladies View before arriving in the popular resort of Killarney. Tonight, an 

entertaining optional evening in Tralee with dinner and tickets for Siamsa 

Tire National Folk Theatre. (B) 

DAY 11 KILLARNEY. DINGLE EXCURSION. 

Enjoy panoramic views on Dingle Peninsula on the way to the BLASKET 

ISLANDS CENTRE. Learn about the way of life and unique literary 

achievements on the string of remote offshore islands evacuated by the 

last inhabitants in 1953. Visit Dingle, then return to Killarney. (B,D) 

Blasket 

Islands Centre 

Slea 

Head Dingle 

Lakes of 

Killarney 

Garinish Island 



Bundoran 

1 

Knock 

Westport 

IRELAND 

Kylemore Abbey 

Clifden 1 

Connemara Galway 

▼ 

Rathbaun Farm 

The 

Burren 

Shannon Airport 

1 1 Limerick 

Adare 

2 Killarney Blarney 

Kenmare 

Glengarriff 

1 

Cork 

Giant’s Causeway 

Dunluce Castle 

Derry 

NORTHERN 

Belfast 

IRELAND 2 

Hillsborough 

Belleek Castle 

Mountains 

of Mourne 

Boyne 

Valley 

Wicklow 

Mountains 

Kilkenny 

1 Waterford 

Irish Sea 

2 

Knowth 

Dublin 

Ballyknocken 

House 

DAY 12 KILLARNEY–ADARE–LIMERICK. 

A final morning at leisure in Killarney with time for an optional excursion 

by horse-drawn jaunting car. In the afternoon, drive via quaint Adare, 

renowned for its pretty thatched cottages, to Limerick. A suggestion for a 

very special night out: attend an optional banquet at Bunratty Castle. (B) 

DAY 13 LIMERICK. 


TOUR GI DATES & PRICES 

13 days from Limerick to Limerick 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Limerick* 

End 

Limerick 

Land 

Only 

0415 Sat 15 Apr Thu 27 Apr 2599 

0422 Sat 22 Apr Thu 04 May 2749 

0429 Sat 29 Apr Thu 11 May 2769 

0506 Sat 06 May Thu 18 May 2769 

0509 Tue 09 May Sun 21 May 2769 

0513 Sat 13 May Thu 25 May 2769 

0520 Sat 20 May Thu 01 Jun 2769 

0523 Tue 23 May Sun 04 Jun 2769 

0527 Sat 27 May Thu 08 Jun 2769 

0603 Sat 03 Jun Thu 15 Jun 2769 

0606 Tue 06 Jun Sun 18 Jun 2769 

0610 Sat 10 Jun Thu 22 Jun 2769 

0617 Sat 17 Jun Thu 29 Jun 2769 

0620 Tue 20 Jun Sun 02 Jul 2769 

0624 Sat 24 Jun Thu 06 Jul 2769 

0701 Sat 01 Jul Thu 13 Jul 2769 

0704 Tue 04 Jul Sun 16 Jul 2769 

0708 Sat 08 Jul Thu 20 Jul 2769 







Departure 

Number 


Start 

Limerick* 

End 

Limerick 

0715 Sat 15 Jul Thu 27 Jul 2769 

0718 Tue 18 Jul Sun 30 Jul 2769 

0722 Sat 22 Jul Thu 03 Aug 2769 

0729 Sat 29 Jul Thu 10 Aug 2769 

0801 Tue 01 Aug Sun 13 Aug 2769 

0805 Sat 05 Aug Thu 17 Aug 2769 

0812 Sat 12 Aug Thu 24 Aug 2769 

0815 Tue 15 Aug Sun 27 Aug 2769 

0819 Sat 19 Aug Thu 31 Aug 2769 

0826 Sat 26 Aug Thu 07 Sep 2769 

0829 Tue 29 Aug Sun 10 Sep 2769 

0902 Sat 02 Sep Thu 14 Sep 2769 

0909 Sat 09 Sep Thu 21 Sep 2769 

0912 Tue 12 Sep Sun 24 Sep 2769 

0916 Sat 16 Sep Thu 28 Sep 2769 

0923 Sat 23 Sep Thu 05 Oct 2769 

0926 Tue 26 Sep Sun 08 Oct 2759 


Pre tour: in single room $118-$127, in twin $77-$87, 


Post tour: in single room $95-$158, in twin $66-$126, 





Land 

Only 


FROM THE SHANNON TO 

THE THAMES 13 DAYS 







■ On the Go 








98 

LIMERICK Welcome dinner 



RATHBAUN FARM 

tea in the farmhouse 





COUNTY ANTRIM Visit Giant’s Causeway 

BELFAST Visit the Titanic Experience 

See the farmer at work and enjoy traditional 

BELFAST-CAIRNRYAN Cross the North Channel by ferry 

EDINBURGH Guided sightseeing, visit Edinburgh Castle 

ALNWICK Visit the ancestral home of the Duke and Duchess of 

Northumberland or explore the spectacular garden 



Cottage, visit Shakespeare’s birthplace and enjoy lunch 



LONDON Guided sightseeing and see the Changing of the Guard, if held 

■ HOTELS LIMERICK Strand (SF), KILLARNEY Killarney Towers (SF), 

DUBLIN Royal Marine (SF) at Dun Laoghaire, BELFAST Europa (SF), 

EDINBURGH Marriott Courtyard (SF), YORK Holiday Inn (F), BATH 

Hilton (F), LONDON Park Plaza Waterloo (SF) or Park Plaza Westminster 

Bridge (SF) 



dinner in Limerick 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; ferry Belfast-Cairnryan 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Limerick, London 







0802, 0809, 0816 

LOCAL FAVORITE IN STRATFORD-UPON-AVON, TAKE PICTURES OF 

ANNE HATHAWAY’S COTTAGE, VISIT SHAKESPEARE’S BIRTHPLACE, AND 

ENJOY A LIGHT LUNCH 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN SHANNON, IRELAND–LIMERICK. (Wed.) 

Céad míle fáilte—a hundred-thousand welcomes! After checking into 

your hotel, free time to relax and perhaps enjoy the hotel’s leisure 

amenities or explore the city. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and 


DAY 2 LIMERICK. CLIFFS OF MOHER & GALWAY EXCURSION. (Thu.) 

Your vacation starts in earnest with a drive to the breathtaking CLIFFS 

OF MOHER, rising 668 feet above the Atlantic Ocean, to savor the 

magnificent panorama of the Clare coast. Then, visit Galway, a popular 

seaside destination and a buzzing cosmopolitan center with colorful 

shops and a busy café and bar culture. And finally, a special treat: at 

RATHBAUN FARM, watch the farmer shear a sheep and maneuver a 

flock with the help of a sheep dog. Then, enjoy a TRADITIONAL TEA 

in the 150-year old farmhouse. A suggestion for a unique night out: an 

optional medieval banquet at Bunratty Castle. (B) 

DAY 3 LIMERICK–ADARE–RING OF KERRY–KILLARNEY. (Fri.) 

A day full of splendid scenery. Head south and stop at quaint Adare 

with its pretty thatched cottages. At Killorglin, join the famous RING 

OF KERRY for a 100-mile panoramic drive around the island’s 

southwestern tip. Plenty to focus your camera on here: sparkling 

seascapes, mountains dotted with brightly colored farmhouses, 

winding lanes bordered with subtropical vegetation, and the 

breathtaking panorama of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View. 

Overnight is in the popular resort of Killarney. (B,D) 

DAY 4 KILLARNEY–BLARNEY–CASHEL–DUBLIN. (Sat.) 

On the way to Dublin, stop in Blarney, renowned for its castle and magical 

Kissing Stone, and Cashel to take your photographs of the rock where 

St. Patrick preached in the 5th century. Later, why not join an optional 

cabaret evening with dinner, followed by dance, song, and laughter? (B) 


The morning’s orientation drive in the “Fair City” includes statue-lined 

O’Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, 

and Oscar Wilde’s Trinity College. The afternoon is at leisure for you 

to enjoy this vibrant city. Tonight, maybe take in an optional dinner 

outing to the Guinness Storehouse. (B) 

DAY 6 DUBLIN–LISBURN, NORTHERN IRELAND–GIANT’S 

CAUSEWAY–BELFAST. (Mon.) 

Cross the Boyne River and stop in Lisburn on your way to the aweinspiring 

GIANT’S CAUSEWAY. Hear how millions of years ago, the 

earth cracked open, lava forced its way out, and as it cooled slowly

FROM THE SHANNON TO 

THE THAMES 13 DAYS 

BRITAIN & IRELAND 

SCOTLAND 

Atlantic 

Ocean 

Giant’s 

Causeway 

Edinburgh 2 

Cairnryan 


Alnwick 

Castle/Garden 

IRELAND 

Galway 

Rathbaun 2 Dublin 

Cliffs of Farm 

Moher 

Shannon 2 Limerick 

Killorglin Adare Cashel 

Ring of 

Kerry 1 Blarney 

Killarney 

▼ 

Lisburn 

1 

Belfast 

Irish Sea 

WALES 

1 

Bath 

1 York 

North 

Sea 

ENGLAND 


2 

London 

Stonehenge 


ALNWICK CASTLE 

and evenly, more than 40,000 interlocking basalt columns were formed, 

leading from the cliff foot into the sea. Spend the night in Belfast, the 

capital of Northern Ireland. (B) 

DAY 7 BELFAST–EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND. (Tue.) 

First thing this morning, visit the fascinating TITANIC EXPERIENCE 

and learn all about the building of the largest passenger steam ship, 

its maiden voyage, and the tragic night of April 14, 1912. Next, board 

your FERRY and cross the North Channel to Cairnryan on Scotland’s 

southwest coast, and continue through the scenic Scottish border 

country to Edinburgh. Tonight, enjoy our optional Scottish evening with 

Highland dancers, bagpipers, and the Ceremony of the Haggis. (B) 

DAY 8 EDINBURGH. (Wed.) 

Morning city sightseeing with a local expert introduces you to the 



Mile to EDINBURGH CASTLE to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels. The 

afternoon is free to enjoy the Scottish capital at your own pace. Later, a 

unique optional experience: board the former Royal Yacht Britannia, and 

enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. For departure numbers 0802, 0809 and 

0816, tickets are included for tonight’s performance of the world-renowned 

MILITARY TATTOO, a vast spectacle of massed Scottish pipe bands that 

takes place in an arena on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. (B) 

DAY 9 EDINBURGH–ALNWICK, ENGLAND–YORK. (Thu.) 

This morning at ALNWICK CASTLE, the choice is yours: visit the 

CASTLE itself, the opulent ancestral home of the Duke and Duchess 

of Northumberland, featured in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, or 

explore ALNWICK GARDEN, where the fountains and waterfalls are a 

breathtaking feature. In York, England’s most complete medieval city, 

follow your Tour Director through a maze of quaint streets, including the 

narrow Shambles. (B,D) 

DAY 10 YORK–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON–BATH. (Fri.) 

Head for Stratford-upon-Avon to take your photographs of Anne 

Hathaway’s Cottage, then visit SHAKESPEARE’S BIRTHPLACE, enjoy 

a light lunch, and take some time to wander around the historic 

market town. In the afternoon, drive to elegant Georgian Bath and 

explore the amazing excavations of the ROMAN BATHS, built nearly 

2,000 years ago. (B,L,D) 

DAY 11 BATH–STONEHENGE–LONDON. (Sat.) 

A drive through Salisbury Plain brings you to STONEHENGE, the most 

famous monument of prehistoric Europe. First, explore the visitor center 

with its imaginative exhibitions, then take the shuttle to the stone circle 

and admire its magnificence up close. In London, your final destination, 

why not take in a Shownight Theater Evening? (B) 




River, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall’s mounted horseguards and 

the Prime Minister’s Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham 

Palace, and the ceremonial pageantry of the Changing of the Guard, 

if held. Free time in the afternoon for independent activities or to join 

an optional excursion to Windsor Castle or the Tower of London with 

its fabulous Crown Jewels. Later, an optional dinner, followed by a 

relaxed nighttime cruise on the Thames River, viewing some of the 

capital’s most beautiful illuminated sights, would be an incredible 

finale to your vacation. (B) 



TOUR GU DATES & PRICES 

13 days from Limerick to London 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Limerick* 

End 

London 




and Europe. 




Land 

Only 

0419 Wed 19 Apr Mon 01 May 2799 

0426 Wed 26 Apr Mon 08 May 2899 

0503 Wed 03 May Mon 15 May 2899 

0510 Wed 10 May Mon 22 May 2899 

0517 Wed 17 May Mon 29 May 2899 

0524 Wed 24 May Mon 05 Jun 2899 

0531 Wed 31 May Mon 12 Jun 2899 

0607 Wed 07 Jun Mon 19 Jun 2899 

0614 Wed 14 Jun Mon 26 Jun 2899 

0621 Wed 21 Jun Mon 03 Jul 2899 

0628 Wed 28 Jun Mon 10 Jul 2899 

0705 Wed 05 Jul Mon 17 Jul 2899 

Departure 

Number 


Start 

Limerick* 

End 

London 

0712 Wed 12 Jul Mon 24 Jul 2899 

0719 Wed 19 Jul Mon 31 Jul 2899 

0726 Wed 26 Jul Mon 07 Aug 2899 

0802 Wed 02 Aug Mon 14 Aug 3049 

0809 Wed 09 Aug Mon 21 Aug 3049 

0816 Wed 16 Aug Mon 28 Aug 3049 

0823 Wed 23 Aug Mon 04 Sep 2899 

0830 Wed 30 Aug Mon 11 Sep 2899 

0906 Wed 06 Sep Mon 18 Sep 2899 

0913 Wed 13 Sep Mon 25 Sep 2899 

0920 Wed 20 Sep Mon 02 Oct 2899 

0927 Wed 27 Sep Mon 09 Oct 2889 



in twin $66-$126, 




in twin $149-$221, 





Land 

Only 


ESSENTIAL BRITAIN & 













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NEWPORT Welcome dinner 

CARDIFF Orientation drive, guided tour of Cardiff Castle 

PEMBROKE–ROSSLARE Cross St. George’s Channel by ferry 

WATERFORD Enjoy an Irish coffee demonstration; guided tour of 

the House of Waterford Crystal 

AVOCA 

Guided tour of the handweaving mill 



BELFAST Orientation 

BELFAST–CAIRNRYAN Cross the North Channel by ferry 

EDINBURGH Guided sightseeing, visit Edinburgh Castle 

JEDBURGH Take pictures of the abbey ruins 



Cottage, visit Shakespeare’s birthplace and enjoy lunch 


Westminster Bridge (SF), NEWPORT Coldra Court by Celtic Manor (F), 

WATERFORD Granville (F) or Tower (F), DUBLIN The Gibson (SF) or North 

Star (SF), EDINBURGH Holiday Inn (F) or Marriott Courtyard (SF), YORK 

Holiday Inn (F) or Mercure York Fairfield Manor (F) 

■ MEALS Full English breakfast (B) daily; 1 lunch (L); 3 three-course dinners 

(D) with wine and choice of menus, including a welcome dinner in Newport 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; ferries Pembroke-Rosslare, 

Belfast-Cairnryan; high-speed Eurostar train (Tour GBE) 






■ ADD PARIS TO YOUR VACATION (Tour GBE) with Monograms 






NOTE Departure 0620 – Stonehenge will be closed due to Summer 

Solstice and a visit to Salisbury Cathedral will be included instead. 



0730 through 0820 

LOCAL FAVORITE VISIT IRELAND’S OLDEST HANDWEAVING MILL IN 

AVOCA, AND WATCH THE WEAVERS AT WORK 


Welcome to London! Uniformed Globus Hosts will be waiting to welcome you. 

After checking into your hotel and an afternoon at leisure, we recommend 

our optional Taste of London excursion with dinner followed by a guided 

illuminations cruise on the Thames River. 

DAY 2 LONDON–STONEHENGE–BATH–NEWPORT, WALES. 

Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and depart London at 8 am 

for a memorable day’s sightseeing. Try to unravel the mystery of prehistoric 

STONEHENGE. Explore the visitor center with its imaginative exhibitions, then 

admire the magnificence of the monument up close. At the elegant Georgian 

city of Bath, see the amazing excavations of the ROMAN BATHS. Then, cross 

the Severn River for a late-afternoon arrival in Wales. Tonight, enjoy a welcome 


DAY 3 NEWPORT–CARDIFF–WATERFORD, IRELAND. 

A morning orientation drive in the Welsh capital features all the major 

attractions. Take a guided tour of CARDIFF CASTLE, and discover its history of 

invasions, abductions, and conflicts over the past 2,000 years. Continue along 

the South Wales coast to Pembroke, where your FERRY will be waiting. Sail 

across St. George’s Channel to Rosslare on the Emerald Isle and proceed to 

Waterford, a stronghold founded by the Danish Vikings in 853. After dinner this 

evening, enjoy an IRISH COFFEE DEMONSTRATION. (B,D) 

DAY 4 WATERFORD–AVOCA–GLENDALOUGH–DUBLIN. 

This morning, enjoy a guided tour of the HOUSE OF WATERFORD CRYSTAL, 

and at Avoca, visit Ireland’s oldest HANDWEAVING MILL and watch the 

WEAVERS at work. Travel on to GLENDALOUGH, the early Christian 

monastic site founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century. See the engaging 

audiovisual Ireland of the Monasteries, then let your Local Guide show you the 

remains of this ecclesiastical settlement. On arrival in Dublin, top the day with an 

optional Irish cabaret evening including dinner, dance, song, and laughter. (B) 

DAY 5 DUBLIN. 

An orientation drive in Ireland’s capital city includes statue-lined O’Connell 


Wilde’s Trinity College. The afternoon is at leisure for you to explore 

this vibrant city. Tonight, maybe take in an optional dinner outing to the 

Guinness Storehouse. (B) 

DAY 6 DUBLIN–BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND–EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND. 

On your way to Northern Ireland, cross the Boyne River, then skirt the 

Mountains of Mourne. In Belfast, where the Titanic was built, take in the 

city’s vibrant history and view the impressive City Hall. Next, board your 

FERRY to cross the North Channel to Cairnryan on Scotland’s southwest 

coast and continue through the scenic Scottish border country to Edinburgh. 

Tonight, relax and enjoy our optional Scottish evening with Highland dancers, 

bagpipers, and the Ceremony of the Haggis. (B) 


Morning city sightseeing with a local expert introduces you to the 200-year-old 

“New Town” and the famous scientists, inventors, and novelists who lived there.

In the “Old Town,” drive up the narrow Royal Mile to EDINBURGH CASTLE to 

admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels. The afternoon is free to enjoy the Scottish 

capital at your own pace. Later, a unique optional excursion: board the former 

Royal Yacht Britannia, and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. For departure 

numbers 0730 through 0820, tickets are included for tonight’s performance of the 

world-renowned MILITARY TATTOO, a vast spectacle of massed Scottish pipe 

bands that takes place in an arena on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. (B) 

DAY 8 EDINBURGH–JEDBURGH–YORK, ENGLAND. 

This morning, drive past the abbey ruins at Jedburgh into wild Northumberland 

National Park. Later, see a section of Hadrian’s Wall, the Roman coast-to-coast 

defense against marauding northern tribes. In York, England’s most complete 

medieval city, stand in awe in front of the great structure of York Minster, then 

follow your Tour Director through a maze of quaint streets, including the narrow 

Shambles. (B,D) 

DAY 9 YORK–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON–LONDON. 

On the last leg of your journey, stop at Stratford-upon-Avon, the fascinating 

Elizabethan town. Take pictures of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, visit 

SHAKESPEARE’S BIRTHPLACE, and enjoy a light LUNCH. On return to 

London at about 3:30 pm, a Shownight Theater Evening would be an incredible 

finale to your vacation. (B,L) 



ESSENTIAL BRITAIN & IRELAND 


IRELAND 

NORTHERN 

IRELAND 

Belfast 

Waterford 1 


Dublin 2 

Glendalough 

Avoca 

Mountains 

of Mourne 

Rosslare 

Irish Sea 

SCOTLAND 

Edinburgh 

Cairnryan 

WALES 

Pembroke 

Newport 

1 

Celtic Sea Cardiff 

Bath 

2 

Jedburgh 


Hadrian's Wall 

ENGLAND 

1 York 

North Sea 

Stratford-upon-Avon 

▼ 

Stonehenge 

London 

1 1 



TOUR GBE 13 DAYS 




EUROSTAR train (Standard 





DAY 10 LONDON–PARIS, FRANCE. 

Travel by HIGH-SPEED EUROSTAR TRAIN (Standard class) to Paris. Your 

Local Host is available to help you make the most of your stay. (B) 

DAY 11 PARIS. 



FRANCE 

DAY 12 PARIS. 


DAY 13 PARIS. 



Paris 

3 

TOURS GB AND GBE DATES & PRICES 

GB: 10 days from London to London; GBE: 13 days from London to Paris 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

London* 


TOUR GB TOUR GBE Departure 



TOUR GB TOUR GBE 

Land 

Only 

End 

Paris 

Land 

Only Number 

Start 

London* 

End 

London 

Land 

Only 

End 

Paris 

Land 

Only Number 

Start 

London* 

End 

London 

Land 

Only 

End 

Paris 

Land 

Only Number 

Start 

London* 

End 

London 

Land 

Only 

End 

Paris 

End 

London 

0314 Tue 14 Mar 23 Mar 2149 ----- ----- 

0321 Tue 21 Mar 30 Mar 2169 ----- ----- 

0328 Tue 28 Mar 06 Apr 2189 ----- ----- 

0404 Tue 04 Apr 13 Apr 2199 ----- ----- 

0411 Tue 11 Apr 20 Apr 2199 ----- ----- 

0418 Tue 18 Apr 27 Apr 2199 ----- ----- 

0425 Tue 25 Apr 04 May 2369 ----- ----- 

0502 Tue 02 May 11 May 2369 ----- ----- 

0507 Sun 07 May 16 May 2369 19 May 3447 

0509 Tue 09 May 18 May 2369 ----- ----- 

0514 Sun 14 May 23 May 2369 26 May 3445 

0516 Tue 16 May 25 May 2369 ----- ----- 

0521 Sun 21 May 30 May 2369 02 Jun 3445 

0523 Tue 23 May 01 Jun 2369 ----- ----- 

0528 Sun 28 May 06 Jun 2369 09 Jun 3445 

0530 Tue 30 May 08 Jun 2369 ----- ----- 

0604 Sun 04 Jun 13 Jun 2369 16 Jun 3445 

0606 Tue 06 Jun 15 Jun 2369 ----- ----- 

0611 Sun 11 Jun 20 Jun 2369 23 Jun 3575 

0613 Tue 13 Jun 22 Jun 2369 ----- ----- 

0618 Sun 18 Jun 27 Jun 2369 30 Jun 3445 

0620 Tue 20 Jun 29 Jun 2369 ----- ----- 

0625 Sun 25 Jun 04 Jul 2369 07 Jul 3445 

0627 Tue 27 Jun 06 Jul 2369 ----- ----- 

0702 Sun 02 Jul 11 Jul 2369 14 Jul 3362 

0704 Tue 04 Jul 13 Jul 2369 ----- ----- 

0709 Sun 09 Jul 18 Jul 2369 21 Jul 3360 

0711 Tue 11 Jul 20 Jul 2369 ----- ----- 





GB $602; GBE $959-$1169 


GB $nil; GBE $31-$105 

0716 Sun 16 Jul 25 Jul 2369 28 Jul 3360 

0718 Tue 18 Jul 27 Jul 2369 ----- ----- 

0723 Sun 23 Jul 01 Aug 2369 04 Aug 3360 

0725 Tue 25 Jul 03 Aug 2369 ----- ----- 

0730 Sun 30 Jul 08 Aug 2519 11 Aug 3510 

0801 Tue 01 Aug 10 Aug 2519 ----- ----- 

0806 Sun 06 Aug 15 Aug 2519 18 Aug 3510 

0808 Tue 08 Aug 17 Aug 2519 ----- ----- 

0813 Sun 13 Aug 22 Aug 2519 25 Aug 3510 

0815 Tue 15 Aug 24 Aug 2519 ----- ----- 

0820 Sun 20 Aug 29 Aug 2519 01 Sep 3510 

0822 Tue 22 Aug 31 Aug 2369 ----- ----- 

0827 Sun 27 Aug 05 Sep 2369 08 Sep 3445 

0829 Tue 29 Aug 07 Sep 2369 ----- ----- 



Extension GBE: 

Upgrade supplement to Standard Premier on Eurostar Train: $185 




Land 

Only 

0903 Sun 03 Sep 12 Sep 2369 15 Sep 3445 

0905 Tue 05 Sep 14 Sep 2369 ----- ----- 

0910 Sun 10 Sep 19 Sep 2369 22 Sep 3575 

0912 Tue 12 Sep 21 Sep 2369 ----- ----- 

0917 Sun 17 Sep 26 Sep 2369 29 Sep 3445 

0919 Tue 19 Sep 28 Sep 2369 ----- ----- 

0926 Tue 26 Sep 05 Oct 2369 ----- ----- 

1003 Tue 03 Oct 12 Oct 2369 ----- ----- 

1010 Tue 10 Oct 19 Oct 2369 ----- ----- 

1017 Tue 17 Oct 26 Oct 2369 ----- ----- 

1024 Tue 24 Oct 02 Nov 2359 ----- ----- 

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CELTIC HIGHLIGHTS 13 DAYS 












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GLASGOW Welcome dinner; orientation drive; farewell dinner 

CULLODEN MOOR Visit the battle site’s visitor center 

BLAIR ATHOLL Visit Blair Castle 



GRASMERE Visit Wordsworth’s village, 

gingerbread 

LIVERPOOL Visit the Beatles Story 

CAERNARVON Admire the impressive castle 

HOLYHEAD-DUBLIN Cross the Irish Sea by ferry 


try original Grasmere 

KILDARE Guided tour of the Irish National Stud, enjoy 

scones at the Japanese Gardens Restaurant 

tea and 

ROCK OF CASHEL Take photographs of this famous landmark 

KILLARNEY Visit the popular resort town 






DERRY 

Guided walking tour on the city walls 

COUNTY ANTRIM Take pictures of Dunluce Castle, visit Giant’s Causeway 

BELFAST Guided “Living History” tour 

BELFAST-CAIRNRYAN Cross the North Channel by ferry 

■ HOTELS GLASGOW Radisson Blu (SF), INVERNESS Mercure 

Inverness (F), EDINBURGH The George (SF), LIVERPOOL Novotel (F), 

DUBLIN The Gibson (SF), KILLARNEY Killarney Towers (SF), LIMERICK 

Clayton (SF), BUNDORAN Great Northern (F), BELFAST Stormont (SF) 

■ MEALS Full English breakfast (B) daily; 7 three-course dinners (D) 

with wine and choice of menus, including a welcome dinner and a 

farewell dinner in Glasgow 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; ferries Holyhead-Dublin, 

Belfast-Cairnryan 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Glasgow 







0807, 0814, 0821 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN GLASGOW, SCOTLAND. (Mon.) 

Welcome to Glasgow! Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free 

to relax in Scotland’s largest city. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and 


DAY 2 GLASGOW–FORT WILLIAM–INVERNESS. (Tue.) 

Your Celtic adventure starts in earnest with a city drive, taking in the fine 

12th-century cathedral, imposing university buildings, and elegant Georgian 

squares. On the way this morning: the “Bonnie Banks” of Loch Lomond, 

wild Rannoch Moor, Glen Coe, lovely Loch Linnhe, and Fort William beneath 

Ben Nevis. In the afternoon, look out for signs of the mysterious Loch Ness 

monster. Spend the night in Inverness, the Highland capital. (B,D) 

DAY 3 INVERNESS–CULLODEN–BLAIR ATHOLL–EDINBURGH. (Wed.) 

At CULLODEN VISITOR CENTER, hear the story of the crushing 

Hanoverian victory over Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Scottish clans. 

Then, drive through the Cairngorms National Park and visit BLAIR 

CASTLE, the ancient seat of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl and home 

to Europe’s last remaining private army, the Atholl Highlanders. Tonight 

in Edinburgh, don’t miss our optional Scottish evening with Highland 

dancers, bagpipers, and the Ceremony of the Haggis. (B) 

DAY 4 EDINBURGH. (Thu.) 



novelists who lived there. In the “Old Town,” drive up the narrow Royal Mile 

to EDINBURGH CASTLE to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels, then explore 

HOLYROOD PALACE (when available). Later, a unique optional excursion: 

board the former Royal Yacht Britannia once the perfect royal residence for 

glittering state visits and family holidays. Dinner rounds off this evening. For 

departure numbers 0807, 0814, and 0821, tickets are included for tonight’s 

performance of the world-renowned MILITARY TATTOO. (B) 

DAY 5 EDINBURGH–GRETNA GREEN–GRASMERE, ENGLAND– 

LIVERPOOL. (Fri.) 

On the way through the history-steeped Lowland Hills, stop at Gretna 

Green. Then, leave the land of the Scots and journey into England 

through the tranquil Lake District to Grasmere, home of poet William 

Wordsworth, to try original GRASMERE GINGERBREAD. In 

Liverpool, visit the award-winning BEATLES STORY, an atmospheric 

journey into the life, times, culture, and music of the “Fab Four.” (B,D)

CELTIC HIGHLIGHTS 


Galway 


Limerick 

Fort William 

Glen Coe 

Loch 

Ness 

Inverness 

1 Culloden Moor 

Blair Castle 

Atlantic Loch Lomond 

Ocean 

Glasgow 1 1 2 Edinburgh 

Giant's Causeway 

North Sea 

Dunluce Castle Belfast 

Derry 

Gretna Green 

Cairnryan 

Donegal Bay 

Lake 

1 

Bundoran 1 

District 

NORTHERN 

Grasmere 

IRELAND 

Knock 

ENGLAND 

Irish Sea 

Holyhead 

Dublin 

Snowdonia 1 

IRELAND 2 

Liverpool 

Caernarvon 

Kildare 

1 

Betws-y-Coed 

Adare Cashel 

Killarney 

WALES 

1 

Blarney 

Ring 

of Kerry 

SCOTLAND 

▼ 

LOCAL FAVORITE IN DERRY, IRELAND’S ONLY REMAINING COMPLETELY 

WALLED CITY, A LOCAL GUIDE INTRODUCES YOU TO THE 17TH-CENTURY 

WALLS, GATES, AND 24 METICULOUSLY RESTORED CANNONS 

DAY 6 LIVERPOOL–NORTH WALES–DUBLIN, IRELAND. (Sat.) 

Travel to lovely Betws-y-Coed, then through the incomparable 

landscapes of Snowdonia National Park and over breathtaking Llanberis 

Pass. After a stop at Caernarvon, cross Britannia Bridge to the Isle of 

Anglesey for a photo stop at tongue-twisting Llanfair.... At Holyhead, 

board your FERRY and cross the Irish Sea to Dublin. For a first taste of 

Ireland, why not join an optional Irish cabaret evening including dinner, 

dance, song, and laughter? (B) 


An orientation drive in the Irish capital includes statue-lined O’Connell 


Wilde’s Trinity College. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight, you might want to 

take in an optional dinner outing to the Guinness Storehouse. (B) 

DAY 8 DUBLIN–KILDARE–CASHEL–BLARNEY–KILLARNEY. (Mon.) 

Horse-racing country awaits this morning. Drive across the Curragh 

to visit the IRISH NATIONAL STUD at Kildare, whose thoroughbreds 

command respect on the racecourses of the world. After your 

guided tour, enjoy TEA and SCONES at the Japanese Gardens 

Restaurant. On the way to Killarney, stop at the Rock of Cashel, 

where St. Patrick preached, and in Blarney, renowned for its magical 

Kissing Stone. (B,D) 

DAY 9 KILLARNEY–RING OF KERRY–ADARE–LIMERICK. (Tue.) 

Follow the road known as the RING OF KERRY for a spectacular 100- 

mile panoramic drive around the island’s southwestern tip. Have your 

camera ready for sparkling seascapes, brightly colored farmhouses, 

subtropical vegetation, and the breathtaking panorama of the Lakes of 

Killarney from Ladies View. In the afternoon, travel via quaint Adare to 

Limerick. A suggestion for a very special night out: an optional medieval 

banquet at Bunratty Castle. (B) 

DAY 10 LIMERICK–CLIFFS OF MOHER–GALWAY–KNOCK–BUNDORAN. (Wed.) 

Motor to the spectacular CLIFFS OF MOHER, rising 668 feet above 

the Atlantic. Via the limestone plateau of The Burren, reach Galway, 

a popular seaside destination and a buzzing cosmopolitan center 

with colorful shops and a busy café and bar culture. Visit Knock, a 

village that attracts pilgrims from all over the world, then spend the 

night in Bundoran. (B,D) 

DAY 11 BUNDORAN–DERRY, NORTHERN IRELAND–GIANT’S 

CAUSEWAY–BELFAST. (Thu.) 

First highlight today is Derry, situated on the banks of the Foyle River, 

and a WALK on the Old Town walls in the company of a Local Guide. 

After lunch, take your photographs of Dunluce Castle, then visit aweinspiring 

GIANT’S CAUSEWAY, composed of thousands of strangely 

symmetrical basalt columns jutting out to sea. Stay in Belfast tonight, 

Northern Ireland’s seat of government. (B,D) 

DAY 12 BELFAST–GLASGOW, SCOTLAND. (Fri.) 

On this morning’s “Living History” tour in the company of a Local Guide, 

learn more about this fascinating city where the Titanic was built. Board 

your FERRY for the crossing of the North Channel to Cairnryan on the 

west coast of Scotland. Back in Glasgow, celebrate the success of your 

journey with a farewell dinner with wine at your hotel. (B,D) 

DAY 13 GLASGOW. (Sat.) 


TOUR GD DATES & PRICES 

13 days from Glasgow to Glasgow 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Glasgow* 

End 

Glasgow 

Land 

Only 

0424 Mon 24 Apr Sat 06 May 3099 


0508 Mon 08 May Sat 20 May 3119 

0515 Mon 15 May Sat 27 May 3119 

0522 Mon 22 May Sat 03 Jun 3149 

0529 Mon 29 May Sat 10 Jun 3149 

0605 Mon 05 Jun Sat 17 Jun 3149 

0612 Mon 12 Jun Sat 24 Jun 3149 


0626 Mon 26 Jun Sat 08 Jul 3149 

0703 Mon 03 Jul Sat 15 Jul 3149 

0710 Mon 10 Jul Sat 22 Jul 3149 





Departure 

Number 


Start 

Glasgow* 

End 

Glasgow 

0717 Mon 17 Jul Sat 29 Jul 3149 

0724 Mon 24 Jul Sat 05 Aug 3149 

0731 Mon 31 Jul Sat 12 Aug 3149 

0807 Mon 07 Aug Sat 19 Aug 3299 

0814 Mon 14 Aug Sat 26 Aug 3299 

0821 Mon 21 Aug Sat 02 Sep 3299 

0828 Mon 28 Aug Sat 09 Sep 3149 

0904 Mon 04 Sep Sat 16 Sep 3149 

0911 Mon 11 Sep Sat 23 Sep 3149 

0918 Mon 18 Sep Sat 30 Sep 3149 

0925 Mon 25 Sep Sat 07 Oct 3149 

1002 Mon 02 Oct Sat 14 Oct 3129 




in single room $186-$285, in twin & triple $105-$154 




Land 

Only 


HIGHLIGHTS OF BRITAIN & 















LONDON Guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral & see the 

Changing of the Guard, if held; STONEHENGE Visit the prehistoric 

monument; BATH Visit the Roman relics; NEWPORT Welcome dinner; 

CARDIFF Orientation drive 

FISHGUARD-ROSSLARE Cross St. George’s Channel by ferry; 

WATERFORD Enjoy an Irish Coffee demonstration; guided tour of 

the House of Waterford Crystal; BLARNEY Visit the famous village; 

KILLARNEY Visit the popular resort town; RING OF KERRY Scenic 

peninsula drive; ADARE Admire the thatched cottages; KILDARE 

Guided tour of the Irish National Stud, enjoy tea and scones at the 

Japanese Gardens Restaurant; DUBLIN Orientation drive; MALAHIDE 

Guided tour of Malahide Castle; BELFAST Visit the Titanic Experience; 

guided “Living History” tour; BELFAST-CAIRNRYAN Cross the North 

Channel by ferry 



YORK Walking tour, visit York Minster; STRATFORD-UPON-AVON 

Take pictures of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, visit Shakespeare’s 

birthplace and enjoy lunch; BLENHEIM Guided tour of the palace 


Westminster Bridge (SF), NEWPORT Coldra Court by Celtic Manor (F), 

WATERFORD Granville (F), KILLARNEY Killarney Towers (SF), DUBLIN 

Royal Marine (SF) at Dun Laoghaire, BELFAST Europa (SF), EDINBURGH 

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton (SF), YORK Holiday Inn (F) or Mercure York 

Fairfield Manor (F), STRATFORD-UPON-AVON Crowne Plaza Stratfordupon-Avon 

(SF) 



dinner in Newport 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; ferries Fishguard-Rosslare, 

Belfast-Cairnryan 












0725, 0801, 0808, and 0815 

BLENHEIM PALACE 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND. (Tue.) 

Welcome to London! Uniformed Globus Hosts are available to help 

you make the most of your stay. 

DAY 2 LONDON. (Wed.) 

Your morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes all the 

famous landmarks: the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben beside 

the Thames River, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall’s mounted 

horseguards and the Prime Minister’s Downing Street, Piccadilly 

Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Highlights are a visit to ST. PAUL’S 

CATHEDRAL and the ceremonial pageantry of the Changing of the 

Guard, if held. This afternoon, why not join an optional excursion to 

the Tower of London or Windsor Castle, and later, maybe an optional 

dinner, followed by a cruise on the Thames River? (B) 

DAY 3 LONDON–STONEHENGE–BATH–NEWPORT, WALES. (Thu.) 

Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and depart 

at 8 am for a memorable day of sightseeing. First, travel to 

prehistoric STONEHENGE; explore the visitor center with its 

imaginative exhibitions, then admire the magnificence of the 

monument up close. In the elegant Georgian city of Bath, see the 

amazing excavations of the ROMAN BATHS. Cross the Severn 

River into Wales, and tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner with wine 

at your hotel. (B,D) 

DAY 4 NEWPORT–CARDIFF–WATERFORD, IRELAND. (Fri.) 

An orientation in the Welsh capital features the major attractions: 

Cardiff Castle, Cathays Park, and the stately civic buildings. 

Continue along the South Wales coast to Fishguard, where your 

FERRY is waiting. Sail across St. George’s Channel to Rosslare 

and proceed by coach to Waterford, a stronghold founded by the 

Danish Vikings in 853. After dinner this evening, enjoy an IRISH 

COFFEE DEMONSTRATION. (B,D) 

DAY 5 WATERFORD–BLARNEY–KILLARNEY. (Sat.) 

Your first highlight today is a guided tour of the HOUSE OF 

WATERFORD CRYSTAL. Via the port city of Cork, motor to 

Blarney, renowned for its magical Kissing Stone, then on to 

Killarney for a two-night stay. Later, join an entertaining optional 

evening in Tralee with dinner, followed by tickets for Siamsa Tire 

National Folk Theatre. (B) 

DAY 6 KILLARNEY. RING OF KERRY EXCURSION. (Sun.) 

Follow the road known as the RING OF KERRY for a spectacular 

100-mile panoramic drive around the island’s southwestern tip 

and take your photos of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View. 

This afternoon, maybe an optional fun-filled, horse-drawn jaunting 

car ride. (B) 

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HIGHLIGHTS OF BRITAIN & IRELAND 


Belfast 1 

SCOTLAND 

Edinburgh 2 

Cairnryan 


Alnwick 

LOCAL FAVORITE TOUR THE ACCLAIMED IRISH NATIONAL 

STUD, THEN TAKE A BREAK IN ITS BEAUTIFUL JAPANESE GARDENS 

RESTAURANT FOR TEA/COFFEE AND HOMEMADE SCONES 

Atlantic 

Ocean 

Adare 

Killarney 

Ring of 

Kerry 

IRELAND 

Malahide Castle 

Kildare 2 Dublin 

1 York 


▼ 

North 

Sea 

Cashel 

ENGLAND 

Irish Sea 

Rosslare WALES Coventry 

1 

2 

1 Stratford-upon-Avon 

Blarney 

Waterford 

Newport Blenheim Palace 

Fishguard 1 

Celtic Sea 

Bath 2 1 London 

Cardiff 

Stonehenge 

DAY 7 KILLARNEY–ADARE–CASHEL–KILDARE–DUBLIN. (Mon.) 

Drive to quaint Adare with its colorful thatched cottages and on to 

the Rock of Cashel, where St. Patrick preached. Then, visit the IRISH 

NATIONAL STUD, whose fine thoroughbreds command respect on the 

racecourses of the world. After your guided tour, enjoy TEA and 

SCONES at the Japanese Gardens Restaurant. Tonight, you may wish 

to enjoy an optional Irish cabaret evening, including dinner, dance, 

song, and laughter. (B) 

DAY 8 DUBLIN. (Tue.) 

Get an overview of Ireland’s capital as you drive to statue-lined 

O’Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, 

and Oscar Wilde’s Trinity College. The afternoon is at leisure for you to 

enjoy this vibrant city. Why not join an optional dinner evening at the 

Guinness Storehouse? (B) 

DAY 9 DUBLIN–MALAHIDE–BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND. (Wed.) 

Set in 250 acres of park land, and formerly both fortress and private 

home of the Talbot family for nearly 800 years, your first visit is at 

MALAHIDE CASTLE. Join your guide on a tour of the castle with 

its interesting mix of architectural styles, then stroll through the 

extensive gardens. On your way to Northern Ireland, cross the Boyne 

River and drive on to Belfast for a visit of the fascinating TITANIC 

EXPERIENCE, where you learn all about the building of the largest 

passenger steam ship, its maiden voyage, and the tragic night of 

April 14, 1912. (B) 

DAY 10 BELFAST–EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND. (Thu.) 

First thing this morning, a “LIVING HISTORY” TOUR in the company of 

a Local Guide. See all the famous landmarks, including the Parliament 

House at Stormont, City Hall, the Albert Memorial Clock Tower, and 

Queens University. Next, board your FERRY to cross the North Channel 

to Cairnryan on Scotland’s southwest coast and continue through the 

scenic Scottish border country to Edinburgh. Tonight, enjoy our optional 

Scottish evening with Highland dancers, bagpipers, and the Ceremony of 

the Haggis. (B) 

DAY 11 EDINBURGH. (Fri.) 





explore HOLYROOD PALACE (when available). Afternoon at leisure. 

Later, a unique optional excursion: board the former Royal Yacht 

Britannia, once the perfect royal residence for glittering state visits and 

family holidays. Dinner rounds off this optional evening. For departure 

numbers 0725, 0801, 0808, and 0815, tickets are included for the worldrenowned 

MILITARY TATTOO. (B) 

DAY 12 EDINBURGH–ALNWICK, ENGLAND–YORK. (Sat.) 

Relax and enjoy vistas of the beautiful North Sea coastline as you drive 

via Berwick-upon-Tweed to Alnwick, voted the “best place to live in 

Britain” in a national survey. In York, England’s most complete medieval 

city, visit YORK MINSTER, the largest gothic cathedral in Northern 

Europe. Then, follow your Tour Director through a maze of quaint streets, 

including the narrow Shambles. (B,D) 

DAY 13 YORK–COVENTRY–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON. (Sun.) 

In Coventry, view the splendid modern cathedral that rose from the 

rubble of severe World War II bombings, and in Stratford-upon-Avon, 

take your pictures of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, enjoy a light LUNCH, 

and visit SHAKESPEARE’S BIRTHPLACE. (B,L,D) 

DAY 14 STRATFORD-UPON-AVON–LONDON. (Mon.) 

Today’s highlight is a guided tour of magnificent BLENHEIM PALACE, home of 

the 12th Duke of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Depart 

after lunch and return to London at about 3:30 pm. How about celebrating the 

success of your vacation by taking in one of the great West End shows? (B) 



TOUR GK DATES & PRICES 

15 days from London to London 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

London* 

End 

London 

Land 

Only 

0328 Tue 28 Mar Tue 11 Apr 3069 

0404 Tue 04 Apr Tue 18 Apr 3119 

0411 Tue 11 Apr Tue 25 Apr 3119 

0418 Tue 18 Apr Tue 02 May 3169 

0425 Tue 25 Apr Tue 09 May 3369 

0502 Tue 02 May Tue 16 May 3369 

0509 Tue 09 May Tue 23 May 3369 

0516 Tue 16 May Tue 30 May 3369 

0523 Tue 23 May Tue 06 Jun 3369 

0530 Tue 30 May Tue 13 Jun 3369 

0606 Tue 06 Jun Tue 20 Jun 3369 

0613 Tue 13 Jun Tue 27 Jun 3369 

0620 Tue 20 Jun Tue 04 Jul 3369 

0627 Tue 27 Jun Tue 11 Jul 3369 




and Europe. 


Departure 

Number 


Start 

London* 

End 

London 

0704 Tue 04 Jul Tue 18 Jul 3369 

0711 Tue 11 Jul Tue 25 Jul 3369 

0718 Tue 18 Jul Tue 01 Aug 3369 

0725 Tue 25 Jul Tue 08 Aug 3519 

0801 Tue 01 Aug Tue 15 Aug 3519 

0808 Tue 08 Aug Tue 22 Aug 3519 

0815 Tue 15 Aug Tue 29 Aug 3519 

0822 Tue 22 Aug Tue 05 Sep 3369 

0829 Tue 29 Aug Tue 12 Sep 3369 

0905 Tue 05 Sep Tue 19 Sep 3369 

0912 Tue 12 Sep Tue 26 Sep 3369 

0919 Tue 19 Sep Tue 03 Oct 3369 

0926 Tue 26 Sep Tue 10 Oct 3369 

1003 Tue 03 Oct Tue 17 Oct 3359 









Land 

Only 


THE BEST OF THE BRITISH 

ISLES 20 DAYS 














LONDON Guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral & see the 

Changing of the Guard, if held; HAMPTON COURT A special walking 

tour through the palace’s ornamental gardens; OXFORD Walking 

tour; STRATFORD-UPON-AVON Take pictures of Anne Hathaway’s 

Cottage, visit Shakespeare’s birthplace; WARWICK Welcome dinner; 

private pre-public-opening guided tour of the castle; YORK Walking 

tour; ABBOTSFORD Light lunch and guided tour of Sir Walter 

Scott’s house 


Holyrood Palace; PITLOCHRY Visit the Victorian mountain resort; 

CULLODEN MOOR Visit the battle site’s visitor center; LOCH NESS 

Visit the fascinating exhibition; FORT WILLIAM Guided tour of the 

Ben Nevis whisky distillery; LOCH LOMOND Cruise the loch in a 

private boat 

LIVERPOOL Visit the Beatles Story; HOLYHEAD–DUBLIN Cross the 

Irish Sea by ferry 

DUBLIN Orientation drive; KILDARE Guided tour of the Irish National 

Stud; LIMERICK Orientation drive; CLIFFS OF MOHER Savor the 

spectacular views; RATHBAUN FARM Visit and Afternoon Tea; 

RING OF KERRY Scenic peninsula drive; WATERFORD Guided tour 

of the House of Waterford Crystal; ROSSLARE–PEMBROKE Cross 

St. George’s Channel by ferry 

BATH Visit the Roman relics; DARTMOOR Dinner at a local pub; 

CORNWALL Visit the fishing village of Looe and Plymouth, Plymouth 

Sound cruise; STONEHENGE Visit the prehistoric monument 


Waterloo (SF), WARWICK Hilton (F), YORK Holiday Inn (F), EDINBURGH 

The George (SF), INVERNESS Columba (F), GLASGOW GoGlasgow (F), 

LIVERPOOL Novotel (F), DUBLIN Clayton Leopardstown (F), LIMERICK 

Absolute Hotel (SF), KILLARNEY Killarney Towers (SF), WATERFORD 

Granville (F), CARDIFF Mercure Holland House (SF), EXETER Mercure 

Exeter Southgate (F), LONDON Park Plaza Westminster Bridge (SF) 


dinners (D) with wine and choice of menus, including a welcome dinner in 

Warwick plus 1 dinner at a local pub in Dartmoor 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; private cruise on Loch Lomond; 

Plymouth Sound cruise; ferries Holyhead-Dublin, Rosslare-Pembroke 












0801 through 0822 

LAKE DISTRICT 

106

THE BEST OF THE BRITISH ISLES 


Atlantic 

Ocean 

SCOTLAND 

1 

Inverness 

Culloden 

Loch Ness 

Fort William 

Glen Coe 

Loch Lomond 

Pitlochry 

North 

Sea 

St. Andrews 

1 

Edinburgh 

2 

Glasgow 

Abbotsford 

Jedburgh 


Gretna Green Hadrian's Wall 

LOCAL FAVORITE AT RATHBAUN FARM, WATCH THE FARMER SHEAR 

A SHEEP AND MANEUVER A FLOCK WITH THE HELP OF A SHEEP DOG, THEN 

ENJOY TEA IN THE 150-YEAR-OLD FARMHOUSE 

IRELAND 

Lake District 

1 York 

Dublin 

Galway 

Holyhead 1 

2 

Liverpool 

Cliffs of Rathbaun 

Moher Farm Kildare 

Limerick 

Betws-y-Coed 

Adare 2 

Cashel WALES 

ENGLAND 

Killorglin 

Irish Sea 

Warwick 


Oxford Court 

Hampton 

Blarney 1 

1 

Ring 1 

Rosslare 

Cotswolds 

of Kerry Killarney 

London 

Waterford 

1 

Pembroke Cardiff 

2 1 

Bath 

Celtic Sea 

Snowdonia 

Widecombe-in-the-Moor 

Stonehenge 

Dartmoor 2 Exeter 

Looe Plymouth English Channel 

▼ 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND. (Tue.) 



DAY 2 LONDON. (Wed.) 






ceremonial pageantry of the Changing of the Guard, if held. This 

afternoon, why not join an optional excursion to Windsor Castle or the 

Tower of London, and later, maybe an optional dinner, followed by a 

cruise on the Thames River? (B) 

DAY 3 LONDON–OXFORD–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON–WARWICK. (Thu.) 

Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and depart London 

at 8 am for a lovely day of sightseeing: a special visit to admire the 

breathtaking ORNAMENTAL GARDENS of Henry VIII’s Hampton 

Court Palace; Runnymede, site of the sealing of the Magna Carta; 

and a walking tour in the university city of Oxford. At Stratford-upon- 

Avon, visit SHAKESPEARE’S BIRTHPLACE and take pictures of Anne 

Hathaway’s Cottage. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner with wine at 


DAY 4 WARWICK–YORK. (Fri.) 

A spectacular start to the day with a special, pre-public-opening guided 

tour of magnificent WARWICK CASTLE. Marvel at the opulent Great Hall 

and State Rooms, and visit the former private apartments. Later, in York, 

stand in awe in front of the great Minster, then follow your Tour Director 

through a maze of quaint streets, including the narrow Shambles. (B,D) 

DAY 5 YORK–JEDBURGH, SCOTLAND–ABBOTSFORD–EDINBURGH. (Sat.) 

See a section of Hadrian’s Wall, and in Jedburgh, take pictures of the 

abbey ruins. Then, enjoy a light LUNCH at Ochiltree’s Dining before 

taking a guided tour of Sir Walter Scott’s ABBOTSFORD HOUSE. Spend 

the next two nights in Edinburgh, the Scottish capital. Later, a unique 

optional experience: board the former Royal Yacht Britannia, once the 

perfect royal residence for glittering state visits and family holidays. 

Dinner rounds off this optional evening. For departure numbers 0801 

through 0822, tickets are included for tonight’s performance of the 

world-renowned MILITARY TATTOO. (B,L) 

DAY 6 EDINBURGH. (Sun.) 





explore HOLYROOD PALACE (when available). Afternoon at leisure. 

Tonight, consider an optional Scottish evening with Highland dancers, 

bagpipers, and the Ceremony of the Haggis. (B) 

DAY 7 EDINBURGH–ST. ANDREWS–PITLOCHRY–CULLODEN– 

INVERNESS. (Mon.) 

Drive over the elegant Forth Road Bridge and through Fife to St. 

Andrews, whose Royal and Ancient Golf Club has given us the rules 

of golfing. Then, through Dundee and the Victorian mountain resort of 

Pitlochry to the CULLODEN VISITOR CENTRE, where you hear the story 

of the crushing Hanoverian victory over Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Scottish 

clans. Overnight at Inverness, the Highland capital. (B,D) 

DAY 8 INVERNESS–FORT WILLIAM–GLASGOW. (Tue.) 

Start your day with a drive along Loch Ness with its mysterious monster 

and stop at the LOCH NESS EXHIBITION, a fascinating experience, 

revealing the legends, history, and natural wonders of the world’s most 

famous lake. Then, at BEN NEVIS WHISKY DISTILLERY, discover the art 

of converting barley, water, and yeast into a heart-warming liquor. Along 

Loch Linnhe, over haunting Glen Coe and across wild Rannoch Moor, 

you reach the “Bonnie Banks” of Loch Lomond for a CRUISE on the loch 

before heading south to Glasgow. (B,D) 

DAY 9 GLASGOW–GRETNA GREEN–LAKE DISTRICT, ENGLAND– 

LIVERPOOL. (Wed.) 

On the way through the Lowland Hills, stop at Gretna Green, where 

the blacksmith used to wed runaway couples. Pause in the beautiful 

Lake District and in Liverpool, visit the award-winning BEATLES 

STORY, an atmospheric journey into the life, times, culture, and music 

of the “Fab Four.” (B) 


WARWICK CASTLE 

DAY 10 LIVERPOOL–NORTH WALES–DUBLIN, IRELAND. (Thu.) 

Cross the border into North Wales and drive to lovely Betws-y-Coed and 

through the incomparable landscapes of Snowdonia National Park. After 

a stop at tongue-twisting Llanfair..., board your FERRY at Holyhead for the 

crossing to Dublin. For a first taste of Ireland, why not join an optional Irish 

cabaret evening, including dinner, dance, song, and laughter? (B) 

DAY 11 DUBLIN. (Fri.) 

An orientation drive in the Irish capital includes statue-lined O’Connell 

Street, elegant Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Oscar Wilde’s 

Trinity College. The afternoon is at leisure for you to enjoy the vibrant city. 

Maybe take in an optional dinner outing to the Guinness Storehouse. (B) 

DAY 12 DUBLIN–KILDARE–CASHEL–LIMERICK. (Sat.) 

Across the Curragh to the IRISH NATIONAL STUD at Kildare. On the way to 

Limerick, see the Rock of Cashel, Tipperary, and on arrival, an orientation 

drive acquaints you with St. Mary’s Cathedral, King John’s Castle, and the 

stone where the Treaty of Limerick was signed in 1691. Tonight, you might 

like to join an optional banquet at Knappogue Castle. (B) 

DAY 13 LIMERICK. WEST COAST EXCURSION. (Sun.) 

A breathtaking view of the Clare coast from the 668-foot CLIFFS OF 

MOHER, then a drive across the limestone plateau of The Burren to the 

port city of Galway. Next, a special treat at RATHBAUN FARM: watch the 

farmer shear a sheep and maneuver a flock with the help of a sheep dog. 

Then, enjoy TRADITIONAL TEA in the 150-year old farmhouse. (B) 

LOCH LOMOND CRUISE 

108 

DAY 14 LIMERICK–ADARE–RING OF KERRY–KILLARNEY. (Mon.) 

Via quaint Adare with its pretty thatched cottages and Killorglin on Dingle 

Bay, join the spectacular RING OF KERRY for a 100-mile panoramic 

drive around the island’s southwestern tip. Later, you might like to take 

an optional jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park, with glorious 

views of the Lakes of Killarney and ancient Ross Castle. (B,D)

LOCAL FAVORITE HEAD INTO WILD AND ROMANTIC DARTMOOR 

FOR A TASTY DINNER AT A LOCAL PUB 

DAY 15 KILLARNEY–BLARNEY–WATERFORD. (Tue.) 

Morning visit to Blarney, renowned for its magical Kissing Stone. 

Time for lunch, to walk up to the castle, and to shop for traditional 

Irish handicrafts. In the afternoon, proceed via Cork to Waterford, a 

stronghold founded by the Danish Vikings, where you join a guided 

tour of the HOUSE OF WATERFORD CRYSTAL. (B,D) 

DAY 16 WATERFORD–CARDIFF, WALES. (Wed.) 

By FERRY from Rosslare across St. George’s Channel to Pembroke 

and a drive through South Wales. Why not join an evening of Welsh 

entertainment and dinner tonight? (B) 

DAY 17 CARDIFF–BATH, ENGLAND–GLASTONBURY–DARTMOOR– 

EXETER. (Thu.) 

First, this morning, journey to the elegant Georgian city of Bath to see 

the amazing excavations of the ROMAN BATHS. You will also have 

time to explore the town further on your own. Then, head into wild 

and romantic Dartmoor for a tasty DINNER at a local pub. The 

next two nights are spent in Exeter. (B,D) 

DAY 18 EXETER. CORNWALL EXCURSION. (Fri.) 

Today’s excursion takes you to Cornwall, of Poldark fame, and 

to the pretty fishing village and former smuggler’s port of Looe. 

Then, follow in the footsteps of Drake, Raleigh, and the Pilgrim 

Fathers with a CRUISE on Plymouth Sound, one of the world’s 

great natural harbors. You will also have time at the historic 

Plymouth Barbican to see the Mayflower Steps before returning 

to Exeter. (B,D) 

DAY 19 EXETER–STONEHENGE–LONDON. (Sat.) 

For the finale of your journey, travel to prehistoric STONEHENGE 

and try to unravel its mystery. Explore the visitor center with its 

imaginative exhibitions, then take the shuttle to the stone circle 

and admire the magnificence of the monument up close. Return to 

London around 4 pm. How about celebrating the success of your 

vacation by taking in one of the great West End shows? (B) 



TOUR GL DATES & PRICES 


Departure 

Number 

Start 

London* 

End 

London 

Land 

Only 

0404 Tue 04 Apr Sun 23 Apr 4099 

0411 Tue 11 Apr Sun 30 Apr 4099 

0418 Tue 18 Apr Sun 07 May 4369 

0425 Tue 25 Apr Sun 14 May 4369 

0502 Tue 02 May Sun 21 May 4369 

0509 Tue 09 May Sun 28 May 4369 

0516 Tue 16 May Sun 04 Jun 4369 

0523 Tue 23 May Sun 11 Jun 4369 

0530 Tue 30 May Sun 18 Jun 4369 

0606 Tue 06 Jun Sun 25 Jun 4369 

0613 Tue 13 Jun Sun 02 Jul 4369 

0620 Tue 20 Jun Sun 09 Jul 4369 

0627 Tue 27 Jun Sun 16 Jul 4369 

0704 Tue 04 Jul Sun 23 Jul 4369 




and Europe. 


Departure 

Number 


Start 

London* 

End 

London 

0711 Tue 11 Jul Sun 30 Jul 4369 

0718 Tue 18 Jul Sun 06 Aug 4369 

0725 Tue 25 Jul Sun 13 Aug 4369 


0808 Tue 08 Aug Sun 27 Aug 4519 

0815 Tue 15 Aug Sun 03 Sep 4519 

0822 Tue 22 Aug Sun 10 Sep 4519 

0829 Tue 29 Aug Sun 17 Sep 4369 

0905 Tue 05 Sep Sun 24 Sep 4369 

0912 Tue 12 Sep Sun 01 Oct 4369 

0919 Tue 19 Sep Sun 08 Oct 4369 

0926 Tue 26 Sep Sun 15 Oct 4369 

1003 Tue 03 Oct Sun 22 Oct 4359 









Land 

Only 


BRITAIN & IRELAND 

IN DEPTH 25 DAYS 








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LONDON Guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral & see the Changing 

of the Guard, if held; CANTERBURY Visit the cathedral; BRIGHTON 

Royal Pavilion tour; welcome dinner; STONEHENGE Visit the prehistoric 

monument; CORNWALL Take pictures of St. Michael’s Mount, visit Land’s 

End & St. Ives; Plymouth Sound cruise; BATH Visit the Roman relics; 

BRECON Visit the historical market town; FISHGUARD-ROSSLARE Cross 

St. George’s Channel by ferry 

WATERFORD Enjoy an Irish Coffee; guided tour of the House of 

Waterford Crystal; KILLARNEY Enjoy dinner and music at Scruffys pub; 

RING OF KERRY Scenic peninsula drive; DINGLE PENINSULA Visit the 

Blasket Islands Centre; ADARE Admire the thatched cottages; CLIFFS 

OF MOHER Savor the spectacular views; DRUMCLIFF Visit W.B. Yeats’ 

grave; BELLEEK Guided tour of the pottery; COUNTY ANTRIM Visit 

Giant’s Causeway; BELFAST Guided “Living History” tour, visit the Titanic 

Experience; DOWNPATRICK Visit the Saint Patrick Centre; DUBLIN 

Orientation drive; DUBLIN–HOLYHEAD Cross the Irish Sea by ferry 

LIVERPOOL Visit the Beatles Story; GRASMERE Try original Grasmere 

gingerbread; MALLAIG–ARMADALE Cross the Sound of Sleat by ferry; 

ISLE OF SKYE Visit the Museum of the Isles at the Clan Donald Centre; 

INVERNESS Visit the Highland capital; CLAVA CAIRNS Visit the sacred 

prehistoric site featured in Outlander; CULLODEN MOOR Visit the battle 

site’s visitor center; CAWDOR Visit the castle and gardens; EDINBURGH 

Guided sightseeing, visit Edinburgh Castle & Holyrood Palace; FLOORS 

Visit the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe’s castle; YORK Walking tour; 

STRATFORD-UPON-AVON Take pictures of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, visit 

Shakespeare’s birthplace; BLENHEIM Guided tour of the palace 

■ HOTELS LONDON Hilton London Metropole (SF) or Park Plaza Westminster 

Bridge (SF), BRIGHTON Hilton Metropole (SF), PLYMOUTH Crowne Plaza 

Plymouth (SF), NEWPORT Coldra Court by Celtic Manor (F), WATERFORD 

Granville (F), KILLARNEY Scotts (F), LIMERICK Clayton (SF), BUNDORAN Great 

Northern (F), BELFAST Stormont (SF), DUBLIN North Star (SF), LIVERPOOL 

Novotel (F), GLASGOW DoubleTree by Hilton – Glasgow Central (SF), INVERNESS 

Columba (F), EDINBURGH Marriott Courtyard (SF),YORK Novotel (F), 

STRATFORD-UPON-AVON Crowne Plaza Stratford-upon-Avon (SF) 

■ MEALS Full English breakfast (B) daily; 10 three-course 


dinner in Brighton plus 1 dinner at a local pub in Killarney 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; Plymouth Sound cruise; ferries 

Fishguard-Rosslare, Dublin-Holyhead, Mallaig-Armadale 












0717 through 0807 

FLOORS CASTLE 

110

BRITAIN & IRELAND IN DEPTH 


Isle of Skye Inverness 

Clan Donald Cawdor 

Centre 2 Culloden 

Armadale 

Clava Cairns 

Loch 

Mallaig Ness SCOTLAND 

Fort William Pitlochry North Sea 

Atlantic Ocean Glen Coe 

St. Andrews 

Loch Lomond 

NORTHERN 

IRELAND 

Glasgow 1 2 Edinburgh 

Floors Castle 

Jedburgh 

Giant´s 

Causeway 


Gretna 

Derry Belfast Green 

Belleek 1 Mountains Grasmere 

Bundoran 1 Downpatrick of Mourne 

Drumcliff 

Lake District 

1 York 

Knock 

Irish Sea 

IRELAND 

Liverpool 

Holyhead 

Galway Dublin 2 

1 

Snowdonia 

Cliffs of The Burren 

Betws-y-Coed 

Moher 

Dingle 1 Limerick 

ENGLAND 

Peninsula Adare 

Rosslare WALES Coventry 

1 Fishguard 

3 

Brecon 1 Stratford-upon-Avon 

Waterford 

Blarney 

Blenheim Palace 

Ring 

1 Newport 

of Kerry 

Carmarthen 

London 

Killarney Celtic Sea 

2 1 

Bath 

Glastonbury Stonehenge 

Canterbury 

1 

Brighton 

Dartmoor 

2 

St. Ives 

Plymouth English Channel 

Land´s End St. Michael´s Mount 

▼ 

GIANT’S CAUSEWAY 










ceremonial pageantry of the Changing of the Guard, if held. (B) 

DAY 3 LONDON–CANTERBURY–BRIGHTON. (Wed.) 

Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and depart London 

at 8 am. Drive through the orchards of Kent to visit CANTERBURY 

CATHEDRAL, where you hear about the Black Prince and Thomas à 

Becket. Then, in the Regency seaside resort of Brighton, tour the exotic 

ROYAL PAVILION, built for the Prince Regent in the early 1800s. Tonight, 

enjoy a welcome dinner with wine at your hotel. (B,D) 

DAY 4 BRIGHTON–STONEHENGE–PLYMOUTH. (Thu.) 

This morning, visit prehistoric STONEHENGE and its visitor center 

before traveling through Salisbury Plain and along the Dartmoor National 

Park to Plymouth. Upon arrival, hear about Sir Francis Drake and see 

the Mayflower Steps, where the Pilgrim Fathers embarked in 1620. This 

evening, why not join an optional excursion into Dartmoor National Park 

for an evening of storytelling at a local pub? (B) 

DAY 5 PLYMOUTH. CORNWALL EXCURSION. (Fri.) 

A day full of West Country sights as you head through Cornwall, of 

Poldark fame. After viewing St. Michael’s Mount, rising boldly out of the 

sea, take photos at Land’s End before exploring the popular seaside 

resort of St. Ives. Then, follow in the footsteps of Drake, Raleigh, and 

the Pilgrim Fathers with a CRUISE on Plymouth Sound, one of the 

world’s great natural harbors. You will also have time at the historic 

Plymouth Barbican to see the Mayflower Steps. (B,D) 

DAY 6 PLYMOUTH–GLASTONBURY–BATH–NEWPORT, WALES. (Sat.) 

In Glastonbury, hear about King Arthur, and in Bath, see the amazing 

excavations of the ROMAN BATHS. Overnight is in Newport. Why not 

join an evening of Welsh entertainment and dinner tonight? (B) 

DAY 7 NEWPORT–BRECON–CARMARTHEN–WATERFORD, IRELAND. (Sun.) 

Your journey through Wales takes you north along the Usk Valley and 

through Brecon, a historical market town in the Brecon Beacons National 

Park, to Carmarthen and then to Fishguard. Cross St. George’s Channel 

to Rosslare in Ireland and proceed to Waterford, a stronghold founded 

by the Danish Vikings in 853. After dinner, enjoy an IRISH COFFEE 

DEMONSTRATION. (B,D) 

DAY 8 WATERFORD–BLARNEY–KILLARNEY. (Mon.) 

Start your day with a guided tour of the HOUSE OF WATERFORD 

CRYSTAL. Then, in Blarney, renowned for its magical Kissing Stone, 

there is time to walk up to the castle and to shop for traditional Irish 

handicrafts before continuing to the popular resort town of Killarney, 

your County Kerry base for the next three nights. (B,D) 

DAY 9 AT LEISURE IN KILLARNEY. (Tue.) 

A full day to relax or join our optional excursion that includes a horsedrawn 

jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park to Ross Castle, 

and a boat ride to Innisfallen Abbey and across the lakes to Muckross 

House. After lunch on your own, the excursion continues with a visit to 

the house and gardens, returning to your hotel mid-afternoon. Later, 

walk to Scruffys pub for DINNER and join the locals in an evening full 

of live, traditional Irish music. (B,D) 

DAY 10 KILLARNEY. RING OF KERRY EXCURSION. (Wed.) 

Start a scenic day with a drive to Killorglin on Dingle Bay, and join the 

spectacular RING OF KERRY for a 100-mile panoramic drive around 

the island’s southwestern tip. Take photos of the Lakes of Killarney 

from Ladies View. How about joining an entertaining optional evening in 

Tralee, with dinner and tickets for the National Folk Theatre? (B) 


DAY 11 KILLARNEY–DINGLE PENINSULA–ADARE–LIMERICK. (Thu.) 

Breathtaking scenery on Dingle Peninsula. At the BLASKET ISLANDS 

CENTRE, learn about the way of life on the remote islands evacuated by 

its inhabitants in 1953. Via quaint Adare, head for the city of Limerick. 

Tonight’s optional recommendation: a medieval banquet. (B) 

DAY 12 LIMERICK–CLIFFS OF MOHER–GALWAY–KNOCK–DRUMCLIFF– 

BUNDORAN. (Fri.) 

Motor to the spectacular CLIFFS OF MOHER, rising 668 feet above the 

Atlantic. Via the limestone plateau of The Burren and Galway—a popular 

seaside destination and a buzzing cosmopolitan center with cobblestone 

streets, colorful shops, and a busy café and bar culture—reach Knock, 

a village that attracts pilgrims from all over the world. Before arriving at 

your overnight destination, visit the grave of native son and poet W.B. 

Yeats in Drumcliff. (B,D) 

LOCAL FAVORITE ENJOY A FUN EVENING OF TRADITIONAL IRISH 

FARE AND MUSIC AT SCRUFFY’S—THE “LIVELIEST PUB IN KILLARNEY” 

DAY 13 BUNDORAN–BELLEEK, NORTHERN IRELAND–DERRY–GIANT’S 

CAUSEWAY–BELFAST. (Sat.) 

A fascinating day today: BELLEEK POTTERY, renowned for its exquisite 

Parian china; Derry, one of the finest examples of a walled city; and aweinspiring 

GIANT’S CAUSEWAY, composed of thousands of strangely 

symmetrical basalt columns jutting out to sea. Overnight in the vibrant 

city of Belfast. (B,D) 

DAY 14 BELFAST–DOWNPATRICK–DUBLIN, IRELAND. (Sun.) 

This morning’s highlights are a “living history” orientation drive with a 

Local Guide and a visit to the fascinating TITANIC EXPERIENCE. Learn 

all about the building of the largest passenger steamship, its maiden 

voyage, and the tragic night of April 14, 1912. Travel to Downpatrick and 

visit the inspiring SAINT PATRICK CENTRE before you drive back again 

into the Republic. Why not join an optional cabaret evening with dinner, 

followed by dance, song, and laughter? (B) 

DAY 15 DUBLIN. (Mon.) 

Your orientation drive in the “Fair City” includes statue-lined O’Connell 

Street, elegant Georgian Squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Oscar 

Wilde’s Trinity College. The afternoon is at leisure. Top the day with an 

optional dinner evening at the Guinness Storehouse. (B) 

WARWICK CASTLE 

DAY 16 DUBLIN–NORTH WALES–LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND. (Tue.) 

Back across the Irish Sea for a photo stop at tongue-twisting Llanfair…, 

on the Welsh Isle of Anglesey, a scenic drive through Snowdonia 

National Park, over spectacular Llanberis Pass, and via pretty Betws-y- 

Coed to Liverpool. (B) 

TITANIC EXPERIENCE, BELFAST 

DAY 17 LIVERPOOL–GRASMERE–GRETNA GREEN, SCOTLAND– 

GLASGOW. (Wed.) 

Start the day with a visit to the award-winning BEATLES STORY, an 

atmospheric journey into the life, times, culture, and music of the “Fab 

Four.” Enter the tranquil Lake District, and in Grasmere, home of poet 

William Wordsworth, try original GRASMERE GINGERBREAD. Then, 

head north for the Scottish border and to Gretna Green, where the 

blacksmith used to wed runaway couples. Overnight is in Glasgow. (B,D) 

112 

ISLE OF SKYE 

DAY 18 GLASGOW–FORT WILLIAM–ISLE OF SKYE–INVERNESS. (Thu.) 

Follow the “Bonnie Banks” of Loch Lomond, then proceed via Rannoch 

Moor, Glen Coe, and Fort William, and follow the “Road to the Isles” 

to Mallaig, where you board your FERRY for the crossing to the Isle of 

Skye. Visit the MUSEUM OF THE ISLES, then return to the mainland and 

trace the shores of Loch Ness on the way to Inverness. (B,D) 

DAY 19 INVERNESS. HIGHLANDS EXCURSION. (Fri.) 

Fascinating visits on today’s excursion. Stop first at CLAVA CAIRNS, 

featured in the popular TV series Outlander and one of Scotland’s 

most evocative sacred prehistoric sites with three exceptionally 

well-preserved burial cairns, each enclosed by stone circles. At 

CULLODEN VISITOR CENTRE, the story unfolds of the crushing 

Hanoverian victory over Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Scottish clans. 

Then, visit CAWDOR CASTLE, set in stunning grounds with beautiful 

gardens, and home to the Thanes of Cawdor since 1370. Back in 

Inverness, the rest of the day is at leisure. Our recommendation would 

be to join the Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle optional excursion, 

which includes a cruise on the loch. (B)

LOCAL FAVORITE FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF DRAKE, 

RALEIGH, AND THE PILGRIM FATHERS AS YOU CRUISE ACROSS 

PLYMOUTH SOUND 

DAY 20 INVERNESS–PITLOCHRY–ST. ANDREWS–EDINBURGH. (Sat.) 

Main features today: the Victorian mountain resort of Pitlochry; 

St. Andrews, whose Royal and Ancient Golf Club has given us the rules 

of golfing; and the Forth Road Bridge to Edinburgh. Later, a unique 

optional experience: board the former Royal Yacht Britannia, once the 

perfect residence for glittering state visits and family vacations, and 

enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. For departure numbers 0717 through 

0807, tickets are included for tonight’s performance of the worldrenowned 

MILITARY TATTOO. (B) 

DAY 21 EDINBURGH. (Sun.) 


200-year-old “New Town” as well as the “Old Town.” Drive up the narrow 

Royal Mile to visit EDINBURGH CASTLE, then explore HOLYROOD 

PALACE (when available). The afternoon is free to enjoy the Scottish 

capital at your own pace. Tonight, consider an optional Scottish evening 

with Highland dancers, bagpipers, and the Ceremony of the Haggis. (B) 

DAY 22 EDINBURGH–JEDBURGH–YORK, ENGLAND. (Mon.) 

This morning, visit FLOORS CASTLE, the Duke and Duchess of 

Roxburghe’s family home and the largest inhabited castle in Scotland. Then, 

in York, England’s most complete medieval city, follow your Tour Director 

through a maze of quaint streets, including the narrow Shambles. (B,D) 

DAY 23 YORK–COVENTRY–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON. (Tue.) 

In Coventry, view the splendid modern cathedral, which rose from 

the rubble of severe World War II bombings, and in Stratfordupon-Avon, 

take pictures of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and visit 

SHAKESPEARE’S BIRTHPLACE. (B,D) 

DAY 24 STRATFORD-UPON-AVON–LONDON. (Wed.) 

A final highlight: enjoy a guided tour of magnificent BLENHEIM 

PALACE, birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, and there is also time to 

explore the landscaped parkland. Return to London around 3:30 pm. 

How about celebrating the success of your vacation by taking in a 

West End show? (B) 

DAY 25 LONDON. (Thu.) 


TOUR GT DATES & PRICES 


Departure 

Number 

Start 

London* 

End 

London 

Land 

Only 

0327 Mon 27 Mar Thu 20 Apr 4799 

0403 Mon 03 Apr Thu 27 Apr 4849 

0410 Mon 10 Apr Thu 04 May 5189 

0417 Mon 17 Apr Thu 11 May 5189 

0424 Mon 24 Apr Thu 18 May 5189 

0501 Mon 01 May Thu 25 May 5189 

0508 Mon 08 May Thu 01 Jun 5189 

0515 Mon 15 May Thu 08 Jun 5189 

0522 Mon 22 May Thu 15 Jun 5189 

0529 Mon 29 May Thu 22 Jun 5189 

0605 Mon 05 Jun Thu 29 Jun 5189 

0612 Mon 12 Jun Thu 06 Jul 5189 

0619 Mon 19 Jun Thu 13 Jul 5189 




and Europe. 


Departure 

Number 


Start 

London* 

End 

London 

0626 Mon 26 Jun Thu 20 Jul 5189 

0703 Mon 03 Jul Thu 27 Jul 5189 

0710 Mon 10 Jul Thu 03 Aug 5189 

0717 Mon 17 Jul Thu 10 Aug 5339 

0724 Mon 24 Jul Thu 17 Aug 5339 

0731 Mon 31 Jul Thu 24 Aug 5339 

0807 Mon 07 Aug Thu 31 Aug 5339 

0814 Mon 14 Aug Thu 07 Sep 5189 

0821 Mon 21 Aug Thu 14 Sep 5189 

0828 Mon 28 Aug Thu 21 Sep 5189 

0904 Mon 04 Sep Thu 28 Sep 5189 

0911 Mon 11 Sep Thu 05 Oct 5189 

0918 Mon 18 Sep Thu 12 Oct 5179 









Land 

Only 


WWI MEMORIALS & 

BATTLEFIELDS 5 DAYS 

WITH GLOBUS THE DETAILS ARE DONE. 





TAKE A BREAK 




MEAUX Visit the Musée de la Grande Guerre 

■ On the Go 

VILLERS-BRETONNEUX Australian National Memorial and Franco- 

Australian Museum 

FROMELLES Visit the VC Corner Australian Cemetery & Memorial 

VIMY Visit the Canadian National Memorial and the Carrière Wellington 

Museum 

POZIÈRES Visit the Australian First Division Memorial 

LONGUEVAL Visit the New Zealand Memorial and the Newfoundland 

Memorial Park at Beaumont-Hamel 

PÉRONNE Take pictures of the Australian Memorial, visit the Museum 

of the Great War 

■ HOTELS PARIS Mövenpick (SF) at Neuilly-sur-Seine, AMIENS Mercure 

Amiens Cathédrale (F), PARIS Pullman Paris Montparnasse (SF) 

■ MEALS Full buffet breakfast (B) daily; 1 three-course dinner (D) 

with wine 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach/minibus 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Paris 





NOTE Option to join on Day 2 in Paris. Please call for details. 

COMBINATIONS Tour RW1 with RC (page 120), with RA (page 122), 

or with MP/DP (page 240). 

WWI MEMORIALS & BATTLEFIELDS 

5 DAYS FRANCE 

FRANCE 

Vimy 

Amiens 

2 

Villers-Bretonneux 

Fromelles 

Meaux 

Pozières 

Longueval 

▼ 

1 1 

Paris 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE. (Fri.) 

Welcome to Paris! Balance of the day at leisure. 

Péronne 

DAY 2 PARIS–MEAUX–VILLERS-BRETONNEUX–AMIENS. (Sat.) 

At 8 am, start your thrilling journey to the World War I battlefields at 

Meaux to visit the MUSÉE DE LA GRANDE GUERRE, opened in 2011, 

to get a better understanding of the “Great War.” Then, enter the 

Somme department, and visit the AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MEMORIAL 

and the FRANCO-AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM in Villers-Bretonneux. Arrive 

in Amiens, the city where the Battle of Amiens took place in 1918, 

which resulted in the end of the war. (B,D) 

DAY 3 AMIENS. EXCURSION TO FROMELLES & VIMY. (Sun.) 

First stop is in Fromelles to visit the VC CORNER AUSTRALIAN 

CEMETERY & MEMORIAL, then head for Vimy to visit the CANADIAN 

NATIONAL MEMORIAL. Also visit the fascinating CARRIÈRE 

WELLINGTON MUSEUM, and marvel at the tunnels that were created 

in the former chalk quarries, mainly built by miners from the New 

Zealand Tunneling Company in 1916. (B) 

DAY 4 AMIENS–POZIÈRES–LONGUEVAL–PÉRONNE–PARIS. (Mon.) 

Visit the AUSTRALIAN FIRST DIVISION MEMORIAL in Pozières, 

the NEW ZEALAND MEMORIAL of Longueval, and the 

NEWFOUNDLAND MEMORIAL PARK at Beaumont-Hamel. Continue 

to Péronne, take pictures of the AUSTRALIAN MEMORIAL of Mont 

Saint-Quentin, and visit the MUSEUM OF THE GREAT WAR before 

returning to Paris. (B) 



114 

VILLERS-BRETONNEUX 

TOUR RW1 DATES & PRICES 

5 days from Paris to Paris 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Paris* 

End 

Paris 

Land 

Only 

0428 Fri 28 Apr Tue 02 May 1129 

0512 Fri 12 May Tue 16 May 1149 

0526 Fri 26 May Tue 30 May 1149 

0609 Fri 09 Jun Tue 13 Jun 1149 

0623 Fri 23 Jun Tue 27 Jun 1149 

0707 Fri 07 Jul Tue 11 Jul 1149 







Departure 

Number 


Start 

Paris* 

End 

Paris 




Land 

Only 

0721 Fri 21 Jul Tue 25 Jul 1149 

0804 Fri 04 Aug Tue 08 Aug 1149 

0818 Fri 18 Aug Tue 22 Aug 1149 

0901 Fri 01 Sep Tue 05 Sep 1149 

0915 Fri 15 Sep Tue 19 Sep 1129 





in triple $129-$199

WWII D-DAY LANDING 

BEACHES & BATTLE OF 

NORMANDY 5 DAYS 






TAKE A BREAK 


■ On the Go 

WWII D-DAY LANDING BEACHES & 

BATTLE OF NORMANDY 5 DAYS 

Utah Beach 

Omaha Beach 

Sainte-Mère-Église 

Arromanches 

FRANCE 

Juno Beach 

Sword Beach 

Bény 

sur-Mer 

2 

Caen 

Ranville 

▼ 

FRANCE 

1 1 

Paris 



CAEN Visit the Memorial Museum for Peace 

ARROMANCHES Watch the movie at the 360 circular cinema 

MULBERRY HARBOR See the remains 

ARROMANCHES-LES-BAINS Visit the D-Day Museum 

LONGUES-SUR-MER See the German artillery bunkers 

SAINTE-MÈRE-ÉGLISE Visit the Airborne Museum 

UTAH BEACH See the memorials and visit the museum 

OMAHA BEACH Visit the American Military Cemetery & Memorial 

BÉNY-SUR-MER Visit the Canadian Cemetery 

JUNO BEACH Visit the exhibition and the Memorial to the Canadians 

RANVILLE Visit the Memorial Pegasus Museum and bridge 

■ HOTELS PARIS Marriott Paris Rive Gauche (SF), CAEN Mercure 

Centre (F), PARIS Pullman Paris Montparnasse (SF) 

■ MEALS Full buffet breakfast (B) daily; 1 three-course dinner (D) 

with wine 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach/minibus 










NOTE Option to join on Day 2 in Paris. Please call for details. 

COMBINATIONS Tour RW2 with RB (page 116), or with MP/DP 

(page 240). 

ARROMANCHES 360 CIRCULAR CINEMA 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE. (Fri.) 

Welcome to Paris! Balance of the day at leisure. 

DAY 2 PARIS–CAEN–ARROMANCHES-LES-BAINS–CAEN. (Sat.) 

At 8 am, leave Paris and enjoy a pleasant drive to Caen. Here, visit 

the MEMORIAL MUSEUM FOR PEACE with its exhibits, films, and 

gardens. Next is Arromanches, where you will watch the movie at the 

ARROMANCHES 360 CIRCULAR CINEMA. Also see the remains of the 

Mulberry Harbor in the bay, a temporary harbor built by the Allies to quickly 

offload men and cargo onto the beaches during the invasion of Normandy. 

Continue to Arromanches-les-Bains and visit the D-DAY MUSEUM, and to 

Longues-sur-Mer to see the German artillery bunkers. Return to Caen. (B) 

DAY 3 CAEN. EXCURSION TO THE LANDING BEACHES. (Sun.) 

In Sainte-Mère-Église, visit the AIRBORNE MUSEUM next to the church, 

where John Steele’s parachute got caught in one of the steeples, as 

filmed in the movie The Longest Day. Next is UTAH BEACH, to see 

the MEMORIALS and visit the MUSEUM; POINTE DU HOC, Ranger’s 

Assault; and OMAHA BEACH, with a visit to the nearby AMERICAN 

MILITARY CEMETERY & MEMORIAL. (B,D) 

DAY 4 CAEN–BÉNY-SUR-MER–LANDING BEACHES–RANVILLE–PARIS. (Mon.) 

Today, start with a visit to the CANADIAN CEMETERY in Bény-sur- 

Mer. Arrive at the JUNO BEACH CENTER, visit the exhibition, and the 

Memorial to the Canadians. Then, drive along the coast via Saint- 

Aubin-sur-Mer and Sword Beach to Ranville, where you will visit the 

MEMORIAL PEGASUS MUSEUM and see the original bridge. Return 

to Paris. (B) 



TOUR RW2 DATES & PRICES 


Departure 

Number 

Start 

Paris* 

End 

Paris 

Land 

Only 

0421 Fri 21 Apr Tue 25 Apr 1279 

0428 Fri 28 Apr Tue 02 May 1299 

0505 Fri 05 May Tue 09 May 1299 

0512 Fri 12 May Tue 16 May 1299 

0519 Fri 19 May Tue 23 May 1299 

0526 Fri 26 May Tue 30 May 1299 

0602 Fri 02 Jun Tue 06 Jun 1299 

0609 Fri 09 Jun Tue 13 Jun 1299 

0616 Fri 16 Jun Tue 20 Jun 1299 

0623 Fri 23 Jun Tue 27 Jun 1299 

0630 Fri 30 Jun Tue 04 Jul 1299 

0707 Fri 07 Jul Tue 11 Jul 1299 

0714 Fri 14 Jul Tue 18 Jul 1299 







Departure 

Number 


Start 

Paris* 

End 

Paris 

0721 Fri 21 Jul Tue 25 Jul 1299 

0728 Fri 28 Jul Tue 01 Aug 1299 

0804 Fri 04 Aug Tue 08 Aug 1299 

0811 Fri 11 Aug Tue 15 Aug 1299 

0818 Fri 18 Aug Tue 22 Aug 1299 

0825 Fri 25 Aug Tue 29 Aug 1299 


0908 Fri 08 Sep Tue 12 Sep 1299 

0915 Fri 15 Sep Tue 19 Sep 1299 

0922 Fri 22 Sep Tue 26 Sep 1299 

0929 Fri 29 Sep Tue 03 Oct 1299 

1006 Fri 06 Oct Tue 10 Oct 1279 


Pre tour: in single room $257-$582, in twin $139-$301, 







Land 

Only 


FRENCH SAMPLER 8 DAYS 






TAKE A BREAK 









PARIS A special welcome dinner at a local restaurant; ascend the 

Eiffel Tower; guided sightseeing, visit Notre Dame Cathedral 

VERSAILLES Visit the palace and gardens 

BEAUNE 

Burgundy wine tasting at Marché aux Vins wine cellar 

PONT DU GARD Take pictures of the Roman aqueduct 

AVIGNON Walking tour, take pictures of the Palace of the Popes 

AIX-EN-PROVENCE Walking tour; 

at Les Deux Garçons 

ST. PAUL DE VENCE Walking tour 


enjoy a café au lait with calissons 

MONTE CARLO Orientation; drive along the Basse and Moyenne 

Corniches; in Èze, visit a perfume factory and create your own 

fragrance; a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant 

■ HOTELS PARIS Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel (F), BEAUNE De 

la Poste (SF), AIX-EN-PROVENCE Renaissance (SF), MONTE CARLO 

Riviera Marriott La Porte de Monaco (SF) at Cap d’Ail 


with wine, including a special welcome dinner in Paris and a special 

farewell dinner in Èze 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Paris, Monte Carlo 







VERSAILLES 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE. (Sun.) 


companions, and leave the hotel for a welcome dinner with wine at one 

of Paris’ lively restaurants. Then, take the elevator to the second floor of 

the EIFFEL TOWER to get a first impression of the “City of Light.” (D) 


Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, 

Madeleine, Louvre, Champs-Elysées, and a visit to magnificent NOTRE 

DAME CATHEDRAL. Choose from our exciting optional excursions to 

the famous Louvre Museum with the Mona Lisa and to the artists’ hill of 

Montmartre, followed by a cruise on the beautiful Seine River. (B) 

LOCAL FAVORITE IN BEAUNE, ATTEND A WINE TASTING AT THE 

FAMED MARCHÉ AUX VINS WINE CELLAR 

DAY 3 PARIS–VERSAILLES–BEAUNE. (Tue.) 

Enjoy a special visit to the impressive PALACE AND GARDENS OF 

VERSAILLES. Then, enter Burgundy and arrive in Beaune, capital of the 

region, where a WINE TASTING awaits you at the renowned Marché 

aux Vins wine cellar. Time to stroll around and admire the famous Hôtel- 

Dieu and Notre Dame Basilica. (B) 

116

FRENCH SAMPLER 

8 DAYS FRANCE 

Paris 

2 

Versailles 

▼ 

Burgundy 

FRANCE 

1 

Beaune 

Provence 

Avignon 

LOCAL FAVORITE IN ÈZE, VISIT THE FAMOUS FRAGONARD 

PERFUME FACTORY AND CREATE YOUR OWN SIGNATURE FRAGRANCE 

Pont du Gard 

St. Paul 

de Vence Monte Carlo 

Aix-en-Provence 2 2 

Èze 

Nice 


DAY 4 BEAUNE–PONT DU GARD–AVIGNON–AIX-EN-PROVENCE. (Wed.) 

Stop at Pont du Gard and admire the largest remaining Roman 

aqueduct in France, a monumental feat of engineering completed in 

the year 19 BC. Continue to Avignon, a town on the Rhône River that 

in the 14th century became the residence of the popes. During your 

walking tour, take pictures of the magnificent Palace of the Popes and 

the famous bridge, and browse through the colorful shops that sell 

traditional products made in Provence, like cloth, honey, herbs, and 

nougat candy. Next is the pleasant town of Aix-en-Provence, where 

you will stay for two nights. (B,D) 

DAY 5 AIX-EN-PROVENCE. (Thu.) 

Aix-en-Provence is one of France’s most elegant cities. It was the 

birthplace of painter Cézanne, and has always attracted artists from 

all over. Explore its center during your walking tour, wander through 

the maze of small streets and along shaded Cours Mirabeau, 

and enjoy a café au lait with calissons (a traditional French 

confectionery) at the historical café Les Deux Garҫons. Balance of the 

day is at leisure. (B) 

DAY 6 AIX-EN-PROVENCE–ST. PAUL DE VENCE–NICE–MONTE 

CARLO, MONACO. (Fri.) 

Enjoy a highlight visit to the picturesque hilltop town of St. Paul 

de Vence. Marvel at the many art galleries and little shops. Then, 

turn to the glittering Mediterranean Sea and arrive in Nice, “Queen 

of the Riviera.” Drive along the famous Promenade des Anglais 

and continue along the scenic Basse Corniche to the tiny country 

of Monaco, built on a rocky peninsula and famed for its nightlife. 

Capture the spirit and beauty of this magical place during your 

orientation drive. Later, you may wish to join an optional excursion to 

see the palace and royal church of Monaco town, have dinner, and try 

your luck at the Monte Carlo casino. (B) 

DAY 7 MONTE CARLO. EXCURSION TO ÈZE, FRANCE. (Sat.) 

Morning at leisure to dabble in the blue Mediterranean Sea. Later in 

the afternoon, enjoy a scenic drive along the Moyenne Corniche with 

spectacular views to Èze, where a unique highlight awaits you: visit 

the famous Fragonard perfume factory and CREATE YOUR OWN 

FRAGRANCE. Later, join a special farewell dinner with wine at a local 

restaurant to celebrate the success of your vacation. (B,D) 

DAY 8 MONTE CARLO. (Sun.) 


Nice). (B) 

LOCAL FAVORITE IN AIX-EN-PROVENCE, WANDER ALONG SHADED 

COURS MIRABEAU AND ENJOY A CAFÉ AU LAIT WITH CALISSONS AT THE 

HISTORIC LES DEUX GARҪONS CAFÉ 

TOUR RB DATES & PRICES 

8 days from Paris to Monte Carlo 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Paris* 

End 

Monte Carlo 

Land 

Only 

0416 Sun 16 Apr Sun 23 Apr 2499 

0423 Sun 23 Apr Sun 30 Apr 2549 

0430 Sun 30 Apr Sun 07 May 2549 

0507 Sun 07 May Sun 14 May 2549 

0514 Sun 14 May Sun 21 May 2549 

0521 Sun 21 May Sun 28 May 2549 

0528 Sun 28 May Sun 04 Jun 2549 

0604 Sun 04 Jun Sun 11 Jun 2549 

0611 Sun 11 Jun Sun 18 Jun 2549 

0618 Sun 18 Jun Sun 25 Jun 2549 

0625 Sun 25 Jun Sun 02 Jul 2549 

0702 Sun 02 Jul Sun 09 Jul 2549 

0709 Sun 09 Jul Sun 16 Jul 2549 







Departure 

Number 


Start 

Paris* 

End 

Monte Carlo 

0716 Sun 16 Jul Sun 23 Jul 2549 

0723 Sun 23 Jul Sun 30 Jul 2549 

0730 Sun 30 Jul Sun 06 Aug 2549 

0806 Sun 06 Aug Sun 13 Aug 2549 

0813 Sun 13 Aug Sun 20 Aug 2549 

0820 Sun 20 Aug Sun 27 Aug 2549 

0827 Sun 27 Aug Sun 03 Sep 2549 

0903 Sun 03 Sep Sun 10 Sep 2549 

0910 Sun 10 Sep Sun 17 Sep 2549 

0917 Sun 17 Sep Sun 24 Sep 2549 






Extra nights per person in Monte Carlo: 






Land 

Only 


PARIS, CHAMPAGNE & 

THE FRENCH 

COUNTRYSIDE 9 DAYS 






TAKE A BREAK 










Eiffel Tower; orientation drive 

REIMS 

Champagne experience with sabrage (saber); visit the cathedral 

METZ Orientation, visit the cathedral 

SAINT-AVOLD Visit the Lorraine American Cemetery & Memorial 

STRASBOURG 

COLMAR Visit “Little Venice” 

BEAUNE Orientation 

LYON Walking tour of Old Lyon 

boat cruise and “Little France” district 

AVIGNON Walking tour, take pictures of the Palace of the Popes 

ST. RÉMY-DE-PROVENCE Visit the St. Paul de Mausole Monastery 

LES BAUX-DE-PROVENCE Enjoy the panoramic view; 

olive oil tasting 

MARSEILLES Orientation, visit the Notre Dame de la Garde Basilica; 

excursion to Aix-en-Provence; farewell dinner at a local restaurant 

■ HOTELS PARIS Novotel Paris Centre Gare Montparnasse (F), METZ 

Mercure Metz Centre (F), COLMAR Mercure Centre Unterlinden (F), 

MÂCON Mercure Bord de Saône (F), AVIGNON Novotel Avignon 

Centre (F), MARSEILLES Mercure Centre Vieux Port (F) 


with wine: a special welcome dinner in Paris and a special farewell 

dinner in Marseilles 





LOCAL FAVORITE ENJOY A RELAXING CRUISE ALONG THE CANALS 

OF STRASBOURG—THE BEST WAY TO SEE THE PETITE FRANCE DISTRICT 

AND THE IMPRESSIVE EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS 

LOCAL FAVORITE IN REIMS, EXPERIENCE CHAMPAGNE SABRAGE 

(SABERING), A TRADITIONAL WAY TO OPEN A CHAMPAGNE BOTTLE THAT 

DATES BACK TO THE TIME OF NAPOLEON 


■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Paris, Marseilles 







LOCAL FAVORITE AN OLIVE OIL TASTING AWAITS YOU IN PROVENCE 

PALACE OF THE POPES, AVIGNON 

118

PARIS, CHAMPAGNE & 

THE FRENCH COUNTRYSIDE 9 DAYS 

FRANCE 

Paris 2 

▼ 

Reims Metz 

1 

Saint-Avold 

Strasbourg 

FRANCE 

1 Colmar 

Beaune 

Mâcon 1 

Lyon 

COLMAR’S LITTLE VENICE 

Avignon 1 

Provence St. Rémy-de-Provence 

Les Baux-de-Provence 

Aix-en-Provence 

2 

Marseilles 




companions, and leave the hotel for a welcome dinner with wine at one 

of Paris’ lively restaurants. Then, take the elevator to the second floor of 

the EIFFEL TOWER for a panoramic view. (D) 


Your orientation drive features the Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, Madeleine, 

Louvre, Champs-Elysées, and more. Choose from our exciting optional 

excursions to the magnificent Louvre Museum with the Mona Lisa and 

to the artists’ hill of Montmartre, followed by a cruise on the beautiful 

Seine River. (B) 

DAY 3 PARIS–REIMS–METZ. (Mon.) 

Drive to Reims, city of champagne, and enjoy a highlight 

CHAMPAGNE EXPERIENCE with sabrage (saber). Also recognized by 

UNESCO, France’s Champagne region is celebrated for its specialized 

artisan activity that has become an agro-industrial enterprise. Next, 

visit the impressive NOTRE DAME DE REIMS CATHEDRAL, where the 

Kings of France were crowned. Considered one of the most beautiful 

examples of gothic art, the 800-year-old cathedral was one of the first 

monuments registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later, arrive in 

Metz, located at the confluence of the Moselle and Seine Rivers. Enjoy 

an orientation of this 3,000-year-old city and visit its magnificent gothic 

CATHEDRAL, famous for its glass-stained windows. (B) 

DAY 4 METZ–SAINT AVOLD–STRASBOURG–COLMAR. (Tue.) 

This morning, stop in St. Avold for a visit to the largest American Military 

WWII Cemetery in Europe, the LORRAINE AMERICAN CEMETERY & 

MEMORIAL. Next, enter the Alsace region and arrive in Strasbourg, 

where the European Parliament has its plenary sessions four days 

each month. A BOAT CRUISE is the best way to see Strasbourg 

with its LITTLE FRANCE DISTRICT and the impressive European 

Union institutions. Continue to Colmar, where another highlight awaits: 

your Tour Director will show you LITTLE VENICE. Time to explore this 

fascinating district with its half-timbered houses. (B) 

DAY 5 COLMAR–BEAUNE–MÂCON. (Wed.) 

Enter Burgundy and arrive in Beaune, capital of the region, for an 

orientation of this beautiful town with its impressive Hôtel-Dieu and 

Notre Dame Basilica. Then, continue to Mâcon, situated on the Saône 

River, and famous for its wine. (B) 

DAY 6 MÂCON–LYON–AVIGNON. (Thu.) 

A short drive brings you to Lyon, “Capital of the Gauls,” and the secondlargest 

city in France. Enjoy a walking tour through OLD LYON, situated 

between two rivers, the Rhône and the Saône, and see the Roman ruins 

and the Murales, examples of trompe l’oeil, started by a group of students 

in the ‘70s. On to Avignon, the medieval residence of several popes and 

antipopes. During your walking tour through the OLD TOWN, take pictures 

of the magnificent Palace of the Popes and the famous bridge, and 

browse through the colorful shops that sell traditional products made in 

Provence, like cloth, honey, herbs, and nougat candy. (B) 

DAY 7 AVIGNON–ST. RÉMY-DE-PROVENCE–LES BAUX-DE- 

PROVENCE–MARSEILLES. (Fri.) 

In St. Rémy-de-Provence, visit the ST. PAUL DE MAUSOLE 

MONASTERY, used as a hospital when Vincent van Gogh stayed there 

for a year in 1889. Continue to Les Baux-de-Provence, famous for its 

breathtaking views. Then, a special highlight awaits you: an OLIVE 

OIL TASTING. Arrive in the busy seaport of Marseilles, and visit the 

neo-byzantine NOTRE DAME DE LA GARDE BASILICA, spectacularly 

located on a limestone outcrop near the Old Port on the foundations of 

an ancient fort. (B) 

DAY 8 MARSEILLES. EXCURSION TO AIX-EN-PROVENCE. (Sat.) 

Today, enjoy an included half-day excursion to Aix-en-Provence, one of 

France’s most elegant cities. It was the birthplace of painter Cézanne, 

and has always attracted artists from all over. Explore its center during 

your walking tour, and wander through the maze of small streets and 

along shaded Cours Mirabeau. This evening, a special farewell dinner 

awaits you at one of Marseilles’ excellent local restaurants as a proper 

au revoir to France. (B,D) 

DAY 9 MARSEILLES. (Sun.) 


TOUR RP DATES & PRICES 

9 days from Paris to Marseilles 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Paris* 

End 

Marseilles 

Land 

Only 

0415 Sat 15 Apr Sun 23 Apr 1979 

0429 Sat 29 Apr Sun 07 May 1999 

0513 Sat 13 May Sun 21 May 1999 

0527 Sat 27 May Sun 04 Jun 1999 

0610 Sat 10 Jun Sun 18 Jun 1999 

0624 Sat 24 Jun Sun 02 Jul 1999 







Departure 

Number 


Start 

Paris* 

End 

Marseilles 

0708 Sat 08 Jul Sun 16 Jul 1999 

0722 Sat 22 Jul Sun 30 Jul 1999 

0805 Sat 05 Aug Sun 13 Aug 1999 

0819 Sat 19 Aug Sun 27 Aug 1999 

0902 Sat 02 Sep Sun 10 Sep 1999 

0916 Sat 16 Sep Sun 24 Sep 1979 




Extra nights per person in Marseilles 


in triple $74 




Land 

Only 


NORMANDY, BRITTANY & 

CHÂTEAUX COUNTRY 8 DAYS 






TAKE A BREAK 











ROUEN Walking tour, admire the façade of the cathedral 

BEUVRON-EN-AUGE 

Cider tasting 

CAEN Visit the Memorial Museum for Peace 

NORMANDY BEACHES Visit the Normandy American Cemetery 

MONT ST. MICHEL Guided visit of the abbey 

CHÂTEAUBRIANT Morning break 

ANGERS Take pictures of the castle 

LOIRE VALLEY Stay two nights on the grounds of splendid 

Château du Breuil; full-day guided sightseeing, visit Chambord and 

Chenonceau Castles 

CIVRAY DE TOURAINE 

CHARTRES Visit the gothic cathedral 

Wine tasting at the Père Auguste wine cellar 

■ HOTELS PARIS Pullman Paris Bercy (SF), CAEN Mercure Centre (F), 

MONT ST. MICHEL Mercure Mont St. Michel (F), LOIRE VALLEY Château 

du Breuil (F) at Cheverny, PARIS Mövenpick (SF) at Neuilly-sur-Seine 


with wine, including a special welcome dinner in Paris 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; high-speed Eurostar train (Tour RCE) 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Paris, London 

■ ADD LONDON TO YOUR VACATION (Tour RCE) with Monograms 








MONT SAINT MICHEL 



companions, and leave the hotel for a welcome dinner with wine 

at one of Paris’ lively restaurants. Then, take the elevator to the 

second floor of the EIFFEL TOWER to get a first impression of the 

“City of Light.” (D) 


Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, 

Madeleine, Louvre, and Champs-Elysées. Visit magnificent NOTRE 

DAME CATHEDRAL with its Rose Window. Optional excursions are 

available to the impressive Palace and Gardens of Versailles, built by 

the “Sun King,” Louis XIV, as well as to the artists’ hill of Montmartre, 

followed by a cruise on the beautiful Seine River. (B) 

DAY 3 PARIS–ROUEN–BEUVRON-EN-AUGE–CAEN. (Mon.) 

In Rouen, admire the façade of the cathedral, which was one of 

Monet’s favorite subjects for his Series Paintings, where he tried to 

prove how a subject was visually influenced by the ever-changing light. 

Twenty paintings of the cathedral existed, and many are today in Paris’ 

Orsay Museum. Time to stroll along the lovely cobblestoned Rue du 

Gros-Horloge leading to the square where Joan of Arc was burned 

in 1431. Next, stop in Beuvron-en-Auge along the Route du Cidre for 

a CIDER TASTING before arriving in Caen. Look forward to a visit 

of the fascinating MEMORIAL MUSEUM FOR PEACE with its great 

exhibits and audiovisual show about the Battle of Normandy. (B,D) 

DAY 4 CAEN–NORMANDY BEACHES–MONT ST. MICHEL. (Tue.) 

Focus on the scene of the Allied Forces’ landing on D-Day, June 6, 

1944. Drive by Juno Beach, then stop at Gold Beach for a view of 

the Mulberry Harbor remains at Arromanches. Visit the AMERICAN 

CEMETERY at OMAHA BEACH. Continue to Sainte Mère Eglise, 

where American soldiers parachuted into the town the night before 

D-Day. Among them was John Steele, whose parachute was caught 

in one of the steeples of the church, made famous in the movie The 

Longest Day. While here, see the evocative parachute memorial. In 

the afternoon, enjoy a guided visit of the famous ABBEY OF MONT 

ST. MICHEL, perched on a rocky isle in the Gulf of Saint Malo. 

Overnight is on the coast near Mont St. Michel. (B,D) 

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AMERICAN CEMETERY, NORMANDY BEACHES 

DAY 5 MONT ST. MICHEL–CHÂTEAUBRIANT–ANGERS– 

LOIRE VALLEY. (Wed.) 

Enjoy a scenic ride right across Brittany via Châteaubriant to Angers. 

Stop here for pictures of the impressive 13th-century castle. Then, 

continue your journey to the Loire Valley, where you will stay on

NORMANDY, BRITTANY & CHÂTEAUX 

COUNTRY 8 DAYS 

FRANCE 

ENGLAND 

London 3 

Normandy 

Beaches 

Caen 

1 

Rouen 

Beuvron-en-Auge 

1 Mont 

Route du Cidre 

St. Michel 

LOCAL FAVORITE SPEND TWO NIGHTS IN THE HEART OF THE 

LOIRE VALLEY ON THE GROUNDS OF SPLENDID CHÂTEAU DU BREUIL 

Paris 2 1 

FRANCE 

Brittany 

Versailles 

Châteaubriant 

Chartres 

Angers 

Loire Valley 

2 Chambord Castle 

Civray de Touraine 

Châteaux Country 

Chenonceau Castle 

the grounds of splendid Château du Breuil. Tonight, why not sample 

French cuisine at one of the area’s excellent restaurants? (B) 

DAY 6 LOIRE VALLEY. EXCURSION TO CHÂTEAUX COUNTRY. (Thu.) 

Today, visit two of the most important castles in the area. Start with the 

jewel of the French Renaissance, CHÂTEAU CHAMBORD. Next is the 

16th-century château of Catherine de Medici, lovely CHENONCEAU. 

Then, enjoy a WINE TASTING at the Père Auguste wine cellar in 

Civray de Touraine to learn about the local wines before returning to your 

château, where dinner will be served in the evening. (B,D) 

DAY 7 LOIRE VALLEY–CHARTRES–PARIS. (Fri.) 

Stop in Chartres with its superb 13th-century gothic CATHEDRAL—a 

jewel of medieval architecture, and arrive in Paris. Tonight, dinner and a 




ADD LONDON WITH 

TOUR RCE 11 DAYS 



EUROSTAR train from Paris 

to London, transfers to/from train 




DAY 8 PARIS–LONDON. (Sat.) 

Travel by HIGH-SPEED EUROSTAR TRAIN (standard class) to London. 

Your Local Host can help you maximize your time. (B) 


Morning guided sightseeing includes all the famous landmarks and the 

Changing of the Guard (if held). (B) 





Your hotel is the Millennium Gloucester (SF). 


LOCAL FAVORITE ATTEND A WINE TASTING AT THE PÈRE AUGUSTE 

WINE CELLAR, AND LEARN ABOUT THE FAMILY’S FIVE GENERATIONS OF 

PRODUCING WHITES, REDS, ROSES, AND SPARKLING WINES 

TOURS RC AND RCE DATES & PRICES 


RC 8 days from Paris to Paris 

RCE 11 days from Paris to London 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Paris* 

TOUR RC 

End 

Paris 


0408 Sat 08 Apr 15 Apr 2399 18 Apr 3191 

0415 Sat 15 Apr 22 Apr 2399 25 Apr 3191 

0422 Sat 22 Apr 29 Apr 2399 02 May 3235 

0429 Sat 29 Apr 06 May 2399 09 May 3323 

0506 Sat 06 May 13 May 2399 16 May 3323 

0513 Sat 13 May 20 May 2399 23 May 3323 

0520 Sat 20 May 27 May 2399 30 May 3323 

0527 Sat 27 May 03 Jun 2399 06 Jun 3323 

0603 Sat 03 Jun 10 Jun 2399 13 Jun 3323 

0610 Sat 10 Jun 17 Jun 2399 20 Jun 3323 

0617 Sat 17 Jun 24 Jun 2399 27 Jun 3323 

0624 Sat 24 Jun 01 Jul 2399 04 Jul 3323 







RC $558; RCE $825-$948 


RC $43; RCE $58-$88 

Land 

Only 

TOUR RCE 

End 

London 

Land 

Only 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Paris* 

TOUR RC 

End 

Paris 

Land 

Only 

0708 Sat 08 Jul 15 Jul 2399 18 Jul 3323 

0715 Sat 15 Jul 22 Jul 2399 25 Jul 3302 

0722 Sat 22 Jul 29 Jul 2399 01 Aug 3302 

0729 Sat 29 Jul 05 Aug 2399 08 Aug 3302 

0805 Sat 05 Aug 12 Aug 2399 15 Aug 3302 

0812 Sat 12 Aug 19 Aug 2399 22 Aug 3302 

0819 Sat 19 Aug 26 Aug 2399 29 Aug 3302 

0826 Sat 26 Aug 02 Sep 2399 05 Sep 3302 

0902 Sat 02 Sep 09 Sep 2399 12 Sep 3325 

0909 Sat 09 Sep 16 Sep 2399 19 Sep 3325 

0916 Sat 16 Sep 23 Sep 2399 26 Sep 3325 

0923 Sat 23 Sep 30 Sep 2399 03 Oct 3325 

0930 Sat 30 Sep 07 Oct 2399 10 Oct 3325 

1007 Sat 07 Oct 14 Oct 2369 17 Oct 3295 






Extension RCE: 

Upgrade to Standard Premier on Eurostar Train: $185 






TOUR RCE 

End 

London 

Land 

Only 


LA FRANCE 15 DAYS 












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HONFLEUR Visit the seaside resort 

BAYEUX Visit Queen Matilda’s tapestry in the Tapestry Museum 

NORMANDY BEACHES Visit the American Cemetery at Omaha beach 

MONT ST. MICHEL Lunch at a local restaurant; guided visit of the abbey 

ESSÉ 

Visit La Roche-aux-Fees 

ANGERS Orientation 

LOIRE VALLEY Visit Chenonceau Castle 

BORDEAUX Walking tour, 

ST. EMILION Wine tasting at Château Soutard 

BIARRITZ Visit the seaside resort 

a special dinner at the Brasserie Bordelaise 

LOURDES Visit St. Bernadette’s grotto; join the rosary and candlelight 

procession 

CARCASSONNE Walk by the ancient battlements 

GRASSE Visit a perfume factory, 

perfume making 


AIX-EN-PROVENCE Walking tour 

LYON Panoramic view from Fourvière Hill; 

Guide, visit Old Lyon 

DIJON Orientation 

DIJON–PARIS By high-speed TGV train (first-class) 

enjoy a lecture on the history of 

private cruise with Local 

■ HOTELS PARIS Marriott Paris Rive Gauche (SF), BAYEUX Novotel (F), 

ST. MALO Océania (SF), LOIRE VALLEY Mercure Centre (F) at Blois, 

BORDEAUX Mercure Château Chartrons (F), LOURDES Grand Hotel 

Gallia & Londres (F), NÎMES Novotel Atria Nîmes Centre (F), NICE 

Ellington (F), LYON Mercure Château Perrache (F), DIJON Océania Le 

Jura (F), PARIS Pullman Paris Bercy (SF) 

■ MEALS Full buffet breakfast (B) daily; 1 lunch (L) with a drink; 

7 three-course dinners (D) with wine, including a special welcome 

dinner in Paris and a special dinner in Bordeaux 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; high-speed, first-class TGV train 










NOTES For operational reasons, slight schedule changes for the Paris 


Combine this tour with WWII D-Day Landing Beaches & Battle of 

Normandy on page 115 and take advantage of the second tour 

discount (see page 25). 

LOCAL FAVORITE IN LYON, A PRIVATE, GUIDED RIVER CRUISE LETS 

YOU EXPERIENCE THE CITY FROM WATER LEVEL 



companions, and leave the hotel for a welcome dinner with wine at one of 

Paris’ lively restaurants. Then, take the elevator to the second floor of the 

EIFFEL TOWER to get a first impression of the “City of Light.” (D) 


Guided sightseeing features the highlights of Paris, like the Arc de 

Triomphe, Opéra, Madeleine, and Champs-Elysées. Visit magnificent 

NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL and admire its Rose Window. Optional 

excursions are available to the impressive Palace and Gardens of 

Versailles, built by the “Sun King,” Louis XIV, as well as to the artists’ hill of 

Montmartre, followed by a cruise on the beautiful Seine River. (B) 

DAY 3 PARIS–HONFLEUR–BAYEUX. (Mon.) 

A pleasant drive through the rural area west of Paris takes you to Honfleur 

with its enclosed harbor. Time to explore this picturesque town before 

heading to Bayeux, where you can admire QUEEN MATILDA’S TAPESTRY, 

depicting in extraordinary detail William the Conqueror’s conquest of 

England. (B) 

DAY 4 BAYEUX–NORMANDY BEACHES–MONT ST. MICHEL– 

ST. MALO. (Tue.) 

On to the Normandy Beaches, scene of the Allied Forces’ landing on 

D-Day, June 6, 1944. Stop at OMAHA BEACH and visit the AMERICAN 

CEMETERY. Enjoy an included lunch before you visit the famous ABBEY 

OF MONT ST. MICHEL, spectacularly perched on a rocky isle in the Gulf of 

Saint Malo. (B,L) 

DAY 5 ST. MALO–ESSÉ–ANGERS–LOIRE VALLEY. (Wed.) 

Enjoy a scenic drive through Brittany and stop in Essé to visit 

La Roche-aux-Fees, a dolmen dating back to 3500-3000 BC. Then, 

enter the Loire Valley, and stop in Angers for an orientation of this beautiful 

town on your way to Blois. This evening, you may wish to sample 

traditional cuisine at a local restaurant. (B) 

DAY 6 LOIRE VALLEY–CHENONCEAU CASTLE–BORDEAUX. (Thu.) 

Visit the 16th-century castle of Catherine de Medici, lovely CHENONCEAU, 

a fairytale castle with a moat and towers. Continue to Bordeaux, and join 

your Tour Director for a walking tour through this pretty city on the Garonne 

River. Tonight, savor dinner with wine at the well-known Brasserie 

Bordelaise restaurant. (B,D)

LA FRANCE 

15 DAYS FRANCE 

Normandy 

Beaches 

Omaha Beach Honfleur 

1 

St. Malo Bayeux 

1 

Mont St. Michel 

Brittany 

Versailles 

Essé 

▼ 

Paris 

2 1 

Fontainebleau 

Forest 

Angers 

Loire Valley 1 

Chenonceau Castle 

Atlantic 

Ocean 

1 

Dijon 

FRANCE 

Bordeaux 2 

Arcachon 

St. Emilion 

Burgundy 

1 Lyon 

LOCAL FAVORITE STOP IN ESSÉ TO VISIT LA ROCHE-AUX-FÉES 

(FAIRIES’ ROCK), A DOLMEN (MEGALITHIC TOMB) DATING BACK TO 3000 BC 

Biarritz 

Lourdes 

Nîmes 

1 1 


Carcassonne 

Grasse 2 

Nice 


Monte 

Carlo 

DAY 7 BORDEAUX. EXCURSION TO ST. EMILION. (Fri.) 

In the morning, you can join an optional excursion to Arcachon. Situated 

at the southern entrance of the Atlantic Ocean, Arcachon Bay is crowned 

by Europe’s largest sand dune, the Dune de Pyla. This afternoon, your 

highlight is a visit to St. Emilion, where an exclusive WINE TASTING at 

Château Soutard awaits you. (B,D) 

DAY 8 BORDEAUX–BIARRITZ–LOURDES. (Sat.) 

A wonderful stop at the coast to visit Biarritz, an ancient fishing village 

turned trendy seaside resort. Continue to Lourdes, one of the world’s most 

famous places of pilgrimage. Visit the GROTTO where the Virgin Mary 

appeared to St. Bernadette in 1858, and this evening, join the memorable 

rosary and candlelight procession. (B,D) 

DAY 9 LOURDES–CARCASSONNE–NÎMES. (Sun.) 

From Lourdes to the beautifully preserved, medieval, walled town of 

Carcassonne for a leisurely walk by the ancient battlements and time 

to explore the town on your own. Continue to Nîmes for your overnight 

stay. Find out what both this city and Genoa, in Italy, have to do with 

jeans! (B,D) 

DAY 10 NÎMES–GRASSE–NICE. (Mon.) 

This morning, arrive in Grasse, and visit the famous Fragonard Usine 

Historique, where an expert will give a lecture about PERFUME- 

MAKING. Then, drive along the Mediterranean coast and the famous 

Promenade des Anglais in Nice, where you will stay for two nights. An 

optional excursion to Monte Carlo is available. (B) 

DAY 11 NICE. (Tue.) 

Enjoy this enchanting resort on the Côte d’Azur at your own pace. Visit 

the beach or browse through the elegant shops; you may wish to join an 

optional excursion to the famous artist town of St. Paul de Vence. (B) 

DAY 12 NICE–AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FRANCE–LYON. (Wed.) 

Drive through the splendid vineyards of Languedoc-Roussillon and 

arrive at Aix-en-Provence, one of France’s most elegant cities. It was the 

birthplace of painter Cézanne, and has always attracted artists from all 

over the world. Follow your Tour Director for a walking tour through the 

center of the town. Then, join the main highway of France, the Route du 

Soleil, to Lyon, and enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the city and its 

Roman ruins from FOURVIÈRE HILL (B,D) 

DAY 13 LYON–DIJON. (Thu.) 

Start today with a PRIVATE CRUISE on the Rhône and Sâone Rivers 

with a Local Guide who will explain the sights. Time to walk through OLD 

LYON and see the Murales, examples of trompe l’oeil, started by a group 

of students in the ‘70s. Continue to Dijon, capital of Burgundy. During 

your orientation, hear about the various dukes who ruled over the area, 

then there is time to browse the shops and enjoy this charming city. (B,D) 

DAY 14 DIJON–PARIS. (Fri.) 

Enjoy a ride on the high-speed TGV TRAIN to Paris. Tonight, dinner and a 




TOUR RA DATES & PRICES 


Departure 

Number 

Start 

Paris* 

End 

Paris 

Land 

Only 

0408 Sat 08 Apr Sat 22 Apr 3769 

0415 Sat 15 Apr Sat 29 Apr 3799 

0422 Sat 22 Apr Sat 06 May 3799 

0429 Sat 29 Apr Sat 13 May 3799 

0506 Sat 06 May Sat 20 May 3799 

0513 Sat 13 May Sat 27 May 3799 

0520 Sat 20 May Sat 03 Jun 3799 

0527 Sat 27 May Sat 10 Jun 3799 

0603 Sat 03 Jun Sat 17 Jun 3799 

0610 Sat 10 Jun Sat 24 Jun 3799 

0617 Sat 17 Jun Sat 01 Jul 3799 

0624 Sat 24 Jun Sat 08 Jul 3799 

0701 Sat 01 Jul Sat 15 Jul 3799 

0708 Sat 08 Jul Sat 22 Jul 3799 







Departure 

Number 


Start 

Paris* 

End 

Paris 

0715 Sat 15 Jul Sat 29 Jul 3799 

0722 Sat 22 Jul Sat 05 Aug 3799 

0729 Sat 29 Jul Sat 12 Aug 3799 

0805 Sat 05 Aug Sat 19 Aug 3799 

0812 Sat 12 Aug Sat 26 Aug 3799 

0819 Sat 19 Aug Sat 02 Sep 3799 

0826 Sat 26 Aug Sat 09 Sep 3799 

0902 Sat 02 Sep Sat 16 Sep 3799 

0909 Sat 09 Sep Sat 23 Sep 3799 

0916 Sat 16 Sep Sat 30 Sep 3799 

0923 Sat 23 Sep Sat 07 Oct 3799 

0930 Sat 30 Sep Sat 14 Oct 3799 

1007 Sat 07 Oct Sat 21 Oct 3769 


Pre tour: in single room $257-$582, in twin $139-$301, 







Land 

Only 


PORTUGAL IN DEPTH 11 DAYS 














LISBON Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit the Alfama quarter 

and Jeronimos Monastery; enjoy a cocktail and farewell dinner 

OBIDOS Walking tour of the medieval town 

ALCOBAÇA Visit the Church of Santa Maria Monastery 

NAZARÉ Lunch break 

FATIMA Visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rosary 

TOMAR Visit the Convent of Christ 

CONIMBRIGA Visit the Roman ruins and the museum 

COIMBRA Visit the University Library 

OPORTO Guided sightseeing, visit the Church of Sao Francisco 

and the Arabian Hall in the Stock Exchange; wine tasting at 

Sandeman & Co. 

GUIMARAES Walk through the medieval center 

QUINTA DA AVELEDA Enjoy Portuguese tapas with wine and 

explore its splendid gardens 

VISEU Dinner at a local restaurant 

BELMONTE Visit the Jewish Museum; 

olive oil tasting 

CASTELO DE VIDE Walk through the Jewish quarter 

EVORA Visit a cork factory, guided walking tour, visit the gothic 

cathedral, the Sao Francisco Church, and the Ossuary Chapel 

ALGARVE Excursion to the Promontory of Sagres, Cape St. Vincent, 

and Lagos 

AZEITAO Visit a tile workshop 

■ HOTELS LISBON Mundial (F), TOMAR Dos Templarios (F), 

OPORTO Crowne Plaza Oporto (SF), VISEU Pousada de Viseu (SF), 

EVORA M’AR de AR Aqueduto (SF), ALGARVE Tivoli Carvoeiro (F) at 

Carvoeiro 


with wine, including welcome and farewell dinners in Lisbon and a 

special dinner in Viseu 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; yacht cruise (Tour ZPV) 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Lisbon, Málaga 

■ ADD A VARIETY CRUISE (Tour ZPV) 





NOTE Combine this Tour with Spanish Fiesta on page 136 and take 


ALGARVE 

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PORTUGAL IN DEPTH 

11 DAYS SPAIN, PORTUGAL & MOROCCO 

Oporto 

2 

Guimaraes 

Vila Real 

Coimbra 

Conimbriga 

Fatima 1 Tomar 

Nazaré 

Obidos Alcobaça 

1 

Viseu 

Belmonte 

▼ 

Lisbon 2 1 

PORTUGAL 

Azeitao 

Serra da 

Arrábida 

Castelo de Vide 

1 

Evora 

7 

Cape 

St.Vincent 

Lagos 

Portimão 

Silves 2 Algarve 

Seville 


Jerez de la Frontera 

Cadiz 

Ronda Granada 

Málaga 

Porto Banus 

1 

Motril 

BELEM TOWER, LISBON 

Gibraltar 


DAY 1 ARRIVE IN LISBON, PORTUGAL. (Thu.) 

Welcome to Lisbon! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling 


DAY 2 LISBON. (Fri.) 

Lisbon was the center of Europe’s longest-lived overseas empire. 

Portugal’s imperial ambitions date back to Prince Henry the Navigator’s 

15th-century discoveries in West Africa. Morning sightseeing with a 

Local Guide features a drive through the Baixa quarter’s main squares. 

Then, enjoy a walk through the cobblestone alleys of quaint ALFAMA, 

the popular quarter of the seamen and Fado singers. Drive along 

the grand Avenida da Liberdade up to Pombal Square, and stop for 

pictures of Belem Tower and the Monument of the Discoverers. Also 

visit JERONIMOS MONASTERY with the tomb of Vasco da Gama. An 

exciting optional excursion to the royal palace of Queluz is available, as 

well as dinner at a typical taverna with Fado-style entertainment. (B) 

DAY 3 LISBON–OBIDOS–ALCOBAÇA–NAZARÉ–FATIMA–TOMAR. (Sat.) 

Stop in medieval Obidos and go back in time as you pass the main 

gate in the impressive perimeter wall and walk along the narrow 

streets. Continue to Alcobaça to visit the CHURCH OF SANTA MARIA 

MONASTERY, built in the 12th century for 999 Cistercian monks. See the 

elaborate tombs of King Pedro I and his Castilian lover, Inês de Castro. 

The fishing harbor of Nazaré is the perfect place for a leisurely lunch 

break. In the afternoon, mix with the pilgrims at the country’s hallowed 

national shrine, Fatima’s SANCTUARY OF OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY. 

Overnight in Tomar, the historic seat of the mighty Order of the Knights 

of Christ. (B,D) 

DAY 4 TOMAR–CONIMBRIGA–COIMBRA–OPORTO. (Sun.) 

Visit the hilltop CONVENT OF CHRIST with its famous Manueline 

Window. Farther north, the ROMAN RUINS OF CONIMBRIGA 

are eloquent testimony to centuries of Roman influence. Tour the 

excavations, admire the well-preserved mosaics, and visit the 

excellent MUSEUM. Continue to Coimbra, strategically situated on a 

hill overlooking the Mondego River. After a visit to the gilded baroque 

LIBRARY of its 700-year-old university, drive by ancient Buçaco Forest 

on your way to Oporto, Portugal’s second-largest city. Tonight, why not 

join an optional cruise on the Douro River, followed by dinner at one of 

Oporto’s fine restaurants? (B) 

DAY 5 OPORTO. (Mon.) 

Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes a panoramic drive to the 

mouth of the Douro River, the soaring cathedral, the richly decorated 

CHURCH OF SAO FRANCISCO, and the STOCK EXCHANGE with its 

contemporary ARABIAN HALL, inspired by Granada’s Alhambra. Next, 

visit the famous Sandeman & Co. PORT WINE CELLAR to taste the 

Port wine produced from grapes of the Douro Valley. (B) 

DAY 6 OPORTO–GUIMARAES–VILA REAL–VISEU. (Tue.) 

In Guimaraes, often referred to as the “Cradle of Portugal” because of 

its association with the country’s first king, Alfonso Henriques, enjoy a 

walk through the medieval center. Next, taste Portuguese tapas with 

wine at the Quinta da Aveleda WINERY and visit its splendid GARDENS. 

From here, a scenic road through the port wine vineyards leads to Viseu, 

where a special dinner with local specialties and wine awaits you at 

Forno da Mimi restaurant. (B,D) 


OBIDOS 

DAY 7 VISEU–BELMONTE–CASTELO DE VIDE–EVORA. (Wed.) 

This morning, stop in Belmonte, today a symbol of Jewish awakening, 

for a visit of the JEWISH MUSEUM. Also enjoy an OLIVE OIL 

TASTING, for which the area is famous. Afternoon break in Castelo de 

Vide, with time to walk through the Jewish quarter with its white-washed 

houses and its medieval synagogue. Before arriving in Evora, the cultural 

center of southern Portugal and a former royal residence, visit a 

CORK FACTORY and learn about the many ways this material can be 

used. (B,D) 

LOCAL FAVORITE VISIT THE FAMOUS SANDEMAN & CO. CELLARS 

IN OPORTO AND TASTE PORT WINE 

DAY 8 EVORA–ALGARVE. (Thu.) 

A massive wall surrounds Evora’s medieval center, classified as a 

UNESCO World Heritage Site. Follow your Local Guide on a walking 

tour through its narrow alleys to the Roman Temple, the early gothic 

CATHEDRAL, Portas de Moura fountain, and SAO FRANCISCO 

CHURCH. Visit the OSSUARY CHAPEL, whose walls are covered with 

thousands of human bones and skulls. Next, proceed across the arid 

Alentejo plain to the Algarve, Portugal’s most popular vacation area, 

and check in to your hotel with rooms overlooking the ocean. Tonight, 

why not try one of the seafood restaurants for which the Algarve is 

famous? (B) 

DAY 9 ALGARVE. COASTAL EXCURSION. (Fri.) 

Highlight today is a visit to the wind-swept PROMONTORY OF SAGRES, 

where Henry the Navigator lived and planned his overseas expansion. 

Only a few miles away is Cape St. Vincent, the southwestern corner of 

continental Europe, a dramatic cliff defying the waves of an ever-angry 

Atlantic Ocean. Time in pretty Lagos before returning to your hotel. (B) 

DAY 10 ALGARVE–AZEITAO–LISBON. (Sat.) 

Take the scenic route over the Serra da Arrábida and savor sweeping 

views of the Tróia Peninsula. Catch glimpses of the castle at Sesimbra, 

which recall fierce medieval battles between Christians and Moors and 

stop in Azeitao to visit a traditional TILE WORKSHOP. After crossing 

the Bridge of April 25th, you’re back in Lisbon. Tonight, enjoy a 

spectacular panoramic view at Varanda restaurant while having a 

cocktail and a special farewell dinner with wine with your traveling 

companions. (B,D) 

EVORA’S ROMAN TEMPLE 

DAY 11 LISBON. (Sun.) 


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ADD A 7-NIGHT CRUISE TO YOUR VACATION 

TOUR ZPV 18 DAYS 

DAY 10 ALGARVE–AZEITAO– 

LISBON (EMBARKATION). (Sat.) 

Take the scenic route over the Serra 

da Arrábida and savor sweeping 

views of the Tróia Peninsula. Catch 

glimpses of the castle at Sesimbra, 

which recall fierce medieval battles 

between Christians and Moors, and 

stop in Azeitao to visit a traditional 

TILE WORKSHOP. After crossing the Bridge of April 25th, you’re back in 

Lisbon. At 4 pm, transfer to your elegant yacht for embarkation, where a 

welcome cocktail and dinner awaits! Overnight at sea. (B,D) 

DAY 11 CRUISING: PORTIMÃO. (Sun.) 

A half-day optional excursion takes you to Silves, which was virtually 

destroyed by an earthquake in the 17th century. Marvel at the ancient 

Moorish castle complex with its underground reservoir; the 13th-century 

cathedral, built by Alfonso X of Castile on the site of a former mosque; 

and the 15th-century bridge that spans the Arade River. You’ll also have 

free time to browse the fascinating exhibits at the Archaeological Museum. 

Next, travel into the dense forests of the Serra de Monchique mountain 

range to reach the picturesque city of Monchique. Its 16th-century charm 

is evident as you stroll along the cobblestone streets past small doorways 

that reveal various artisan trades. Of particular interest are the 17thcentury 

Franciscan monastery overlooking the city, and a 16th-century 

Parish Church decorated with hand-crafted blue ceramic tiles. Return 

to Portimão for a late lunch. This afternoon, you could join the optional 

walking tour in Portimão, or spend your free time shopping or relaxing at 

the local beach. Later, cruise to Cadiz. (B,L,D) 

DAY 12 CRUISING: CADIZ, SPAIN. (Mon.) 

Leave port to drive inland for a full-day optional excursion to Seville, one of 

the most beautiful cities in Europe, where Moorish and Spanish art and culture 

have left their mark. Guided sightseeing introduces you to the magnificent 

cathedral, the Alcazar palace with its Andalusian gardens, Maria Luisa Park, 

and the elegant Santa Cruz district. Return to Cadiz late this evening and 

overnight in port. (B,L,D) 

DAY 13 CRUISING: CADIZ. (Tue.) 

Today, consider joining the exciting optional excursion to Jerez de la Frontera, 

famous for its wines, horse breeding, and Flamenco dancing. Guided 

sightseeing shows you the Alcazar, the cathedral, and a ganadería, where 

bulls are raised for the Spanish sport of bull fighting. Return to your ship for 

lunch on board, then join an optional guided tour of Cadiz, famous for its 

white and blue buildings; and Sanlucar de Barrameda to visit a wine cellar 

renowned for its production of Manzanilla. Return to the ship in the late 

afternoon, and overnight at sea on the way to Gibraltar. (B,L,D) 

DAY 14 CRUISING: GIBRALTAR. (Wed.) 

Arrival at the Rock of Gibraltar, where an optional half-day excursion begins at 

the Cable Car Base Station. From here, a cable car whisks you to the summit 

of Gibraltar for breathtaking panoramic views, then your guide shows you 

around this British territory. Afterward, travel to the Middle Station, sanctuary 

of Gibraltar’s famed Barbary apes, which roam freely around this area. A 

short coach ride takes you to Princess Caroline’s Battery and the entrance to 

the Great Siege Tunnels, a system of tunnels carved out of solid limestone. 

Proceed to the Gibraltar Museum with its vast collection of artifacts and 

exhibits. You have the option to return to your yacht or to stay in town and 

return on your own later. Overnight in port. (B,L,D) 

DAY 15 CRUISING: PORTO BANUS, SPAIN. (Thu.) 

Early this morning, cruise to Porto Banus for an optional full-day 

excursion to Ronda, renowned for its unique geography, charming Old 

Town, and 18th-century Puente Nuevo that spans the gorge dividing 

the city. Ronda is also famous as the birthplace of modern bullfighting, 

which today is held just once a year at the spectacular Feria Goyesca 

festival. Plaza de Toros is now a museum, where you can stroll out into 

the bull-fighting arena. During your excursion, visit the 16th-century 

convent and the historic district with its mansion-lined cobblestone 

streets. Walk to the lovely Plaza Duquesa de Parcent, which boasts a 

convent, two churches, and the exquisite Iglesia Santa Maria del Mayor 

belltower. Return to port, with plenty of time to visit trendy Marbella. 

Overnight at sea on the way to Motril. (B,L,D) 

DAY 16 CRUISING: MOTRIL. (Fri.) 

Arrive in Motril. An optional full-day excursion takes you to Granada, one of 

the most fascinating cities in Europe and the last Muslim city to fall to the 

Christians in 1492. Visit one of the world’s most brilliant architectural jewels— 

the Alhambra, a series of palaces and gardens built under the Nazari Dynasty 

in the 14th century. Also visit the cathedral with its royal chapel, where Isabel 

and Ferdinand are buried; the Monastery of La Cartuja; and many churches 

built by Moorish craftsmen in Granada’s unique mudéjar style after the 

Reconquista. This afternoon, depart Granada and return to Motril. Overnight 

at sea on the way to Málaga. (B,L,D) 

DAY 17 MÁLAGA (DISEMBARKATION). (Sat.) 

Disembark in Málaga and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. (B) 

DAY 18 MÁLAGA. (Sun.) 


Your hotel in Málaga is the Vincci Seleccion Posada del Patio (SF). 

All cruise services are provided by Variety Cruises. 

Your cruise yacht is the PANORAMA II. 

Length: 50 meters; Crew: 16-18 persons; Cruising speed: 11 knots; 

Cabins: 25. The Panorama II is a 2-masted-sail cruiser that can accommodate 

up to 49 passengers. All cabins are fitted with TV, telephone (for internal use), 

hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, public-address system, and safe boxes. 

Cabin categories: Outside cabin (category B); Outside cabin (category A). All 

cabins feature two lower beds or one double bed and private shower and toilet. 

NOTE: Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Variety Cruises and 

of the vessel’s captain in case of adverse weather conditions—winds of 

6/7 Beaufort or more, depending on the vessel—on port authorities not 

allowing a vessel to leave port, or in case of other extraordinary conditions. 

Such itinerary changes do not automatically entitle passengers to any 

refunds, but Variety Cruises guarantees that passengers are disembarked 

at the advertised port of disembarkation in time for their flights. 

TOURS ZP AND ZPV DATES & PRICES 


ZP: 11 days from Lisbon to Lisbon 

ZPV: 18 days from Lisbon to Málaga including 7-night cruise 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Lisbon* 

TOUR ZP 

End 

Lisbon 

Land 

Only 

TOUR ZPV 

End 

Malága 

Land 

Only 

0323 Thu 23 Mar 02 Apr 1999 ----- ----- 

0330 Thu 30 Mar 09 Apr 2029 ----- ----- 

0406 Thu 06 Apr 16 Apr 2029 ----- ----- 

0413 Thu 13 Apr 23 Apr 2029 ----- ----- 

0420 Thu 20 Apr 30 Apr 2029 ----- ----- 

0427 Thu 27 Apr 07 May 2029 ----- ----- 

0504 Thu 04 May 14 May 2029 21 May 5199 

0511 Thu 11 May 21 May 2029 ----- ----- 

0518 Thu 18 May 28 May 2029 04 Jun 5199 

0525 Thu 25 May 04 Jun 2029 ----- ----- 


0608 Thu 08 Jun 18 Jun 2029 ----- ----- 

0615 Thu 15 Jun 25 Jun 2029 02 Jul 5199 

0622 Thu 22 Jun 02 Jul 2029 ----- ----- 

0629 Thu 29 Jun 09 Jul 2029 16 Jul 5199 







Extra nights per person in Lisbon: 


Extra nights per person in Málaga: 



Departure 

Number 

Start 

Lisbon* 

TOUR ZP 

End 

Lisbon 

Land 

Only 

0706 Thu 06 Jul 16 Jul 2029 ----- ----- 

0713 Thu 13 Jul 23 Jul 2029 30 Jul 5199 

0720 Thu 20 Jul 30 Jul 2029 ----- ----- 

0727 Thu 27 Jul 06 Aug 2029 13 Aug 5199 

0803 Thu 03 Aug 13 Aug 2029 ----- ----- 

0810 Thu 10 Aug 20 Aug 2029 27 Aug 5199 

0817 Thu 17 Aug 27 Aug 2029 ----- ----- 

0824 Thu 24 Aug 03 Sep 2029 10 Sep 5199 

0831 Thu 31 Aug 10 Sep 2029 ----- ----- 

0907 Thu 07 Sep 17 Sep 2099 24 Sep 5269 

0914 Thu 14 Sep 24 Sep 2099 ----- ----- 

0921 Thu 21 Sep 01 Oct 2099 08 Oct 5269 

0928 Thu 28 Sep 08 Oct 2099 ----- ----- 

1005 Thu 05 Oct 15 Oct 2099 22 Oct 5269 

1012 Thu 12 Oct 22 Oct 2099 ----- 


The above prices are per person in category B twin 

outside cabin. 

Port Taxes $370 & Gratuities $96 to service personnel 

on board are included in the Globus price. 

Supplement per person to outside cabin A: $600 

Supplement for single room on land and single 

occupancy in outside cabin B: $1830; in outside cabin 

A: $3505 

Triple room on land and triple occupancy in outside 

cabins B or A not available. 




TOUR ZPV 

End 

Malága 

Land 

Only 


LISBON & 

NORTHERN SPAIN 12 DAYS 















and Jeronimos Monastery 


OPORTO Guided sightseeing, visit the Church of Sao Francisco and the 

Arabian Hall in the Stock Exchange; Port wine tasting at Sandeman & Co. 

VIGO Walking tour 

LA TOJA ISLAND Enjoy a coffee and the spectacular view at the 

Gran Hotel La Toja and admire the shell-covered church 

SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Dinner with wine at a local restaurant; 

guided sightseeing, visit the cathedral 

LUARCA Stop in this pretty fishing village with its white houses 

OVIEDO Guided sightseeing, visit the Cathedral of San Salvador and 

the Cámara Santa de Oviedo 

SANTILLANA DEL MAR 

Visit the Altamira Neo Cave 

BILBAO Guided visit of the Guggenheim Museum 

SAN SEBASTIAN Guided walking tour of the Old Quarter 

PAMPLONA Walk through the Calle Estafeta, followed by lunch 

with traditional tapas and Rioja wine at Basaburua restaurant 

SARAGOSSA Visit Plaza del Pilar 

BARCELONA Guided sightseeing; visit the Sagrada Familia Basilica, 

panoramic view from Montjuïc Hill; farewell dinner at La Fonda del Port 

Olimpic restaurant 

■ HOTELS LISBON Real Palacio (SF), OPORTO NH Collection Porto 

Batalha (SF) or Infante de Sagres (SF), SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA 

Tryp Santiago (F), OVIEDO AC Oviedo Forum (SF), SAN SEBASTIAN 

Silken Amara Plaza (F), SARAGOSSA Melia Zaragoza (F), BARCELONA 

Tryp Apolo (F) 

■ MEALS Full buffet breakfast (B) daily; 1 tapas lunch (L) with wine in 

Pamplona; 4 three-course dinners (D) with wine: a welcome dinner in 

Lisbon, a special dinner in Santiago, and a farewell dinner in Barcelona 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; high-speed, first-class AVE 

train (Tour ZOE) 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Lisbon, Barcelona, Madrid 

■ ADD MADRID TO YOUR VACATION (Tour ZOE) with Monograms 






NOTE For operational reasons, slight schedule changes for the 

Barcelona program cannot be excluded. 

128 

SAN SEBASTIAN 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN LISBON, PORTUGAL. (Sat.) 









the popular quarter of the seamen and Fado singers. Drive along the 

grand Avenida da Liberdade up to Pombal Square, and stop for pictures 

of Belem Tower and the Monument of the Discoverers. Also visit 

JERONIMOS MONASTERY with the tomb of Vasco da Gama. An exciting 

optional excursion to the royal palace of Queluz is available, as well as 

dinner at a typical taverna with Fado-style entertainment. (B) 

DAY 3 LISBON–FATIMA–OPORTO. (Mon.) 

Start the day with a visit to the SANCTUARY OF OUR LADY OF THE 

ROSARY in Fatima. Then, continue to Oporto, where sightseeing with 

a Local Guide includes a panoramic drive to the mouth of the Douro 

River, the soaring cathedral, the richly decorated CHURCH OF SAO 

FRANCISCO, and the STOCK EXCHANGE with its contemporary 

ARABIAN HALL, inspired by Granada’s Alhambra. Next, visit the 

famous Sandeman & Co. PORT WINE CELLAR to taste the Port wine 

produced from grapes of the Douro Valley. (B) 

DAY 4 OPORTO–VIGO, SPAIN–LA TOJA ISLAND–SANTIAGO DE 

COMPOSTELA. (Tue.) 

Follow the coastline and enter Galicia. Stop in Vigo, built over a Roman 

settlement, see the remnants of the former city walls, and hear about its 

turbulent history. Continue to La Toja, a small island just off the shore, 

which has become a popular holiday resort. Enjoy a coffee at the Gran 

Hotel La Toja, a spa resort. The island is famous for its spring waters, 

discovered in the early 19th century. Also admire the unusual church 

completely covered with seashells before returning to the mainland to 

continue your journey to Santiago de Compostela. This evening, dinner 

has been prepared for you at one of the city’s fine local restaurants. (B,D) 

DAY 5 SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA. (Wed.) 

Santiago de Compostela has been one of the most popular pilgrim 

destinations since the Middle Ages. For over a thousand years, pilgrims 

have been walking the Camino de Santiago. Guided sightseeing includes 

a visit to the CATHEDRAL, where the relics of St. James the Apostle, 

brother of St. John the Evangelist, are held. Later, an exciting optional 

excursion is available to Coruna. (B) 

DAY 6 SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA–LUARCA–OVIEDO. (Thu.) 

Along the Asturian coast is Luarca, a renowned quiet town of white houses. 

Time to join the locals in the taverns or to walk around the port. Then, 

enter España Verde (Green Spain) and arrive in Oviedo, capital of Asturias. 

Guided sightseeing features the CATHEDRAL OF SAN SALVADOR, and 

an exclusive visit to the CÁMARA SANTA DE OVIEDO (holy chamber of 

Oviedo). Dating back to 802 AD, it houses the Arca Santa chest reliquary of 

the Sudarium of Oviedo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B)

DAY 7 OVIEDO–SANTILLANA DEL MAR–BILBAO–SAN SEBASTIAN. (Fri.) 

This morning, stop in picturesque Santillana del Mar, and walk through its 

cobblestone streets. Visit the nearby ALTAMIRA NEO CAVE, which offers 

excellent insight into the upper Paleolithic cave paintings of the original 

cave—the first where prehistoric cave paintings were discovered at the end 

of the 19th century. Continue to Bilbao, the great port city of the Basque 

region, and enjoy a special highlight: a guided visit to the GUGGENHEIM 

MUSEUM, an amazing feat of construction created by North American 

architect Frank O. Gehry. Arrive in Basque Country and lovely San 

Sebastian, the “Pearl of the Cantabrian Coast.” (B,D) 

DAY 8 SAN SEBASTIAN. (Sat.) 

San Sebastian is a popular resort that attracts tourists from everywhere— 

not just for its picturesque location and harbor, but also for the many 

festivals that are held here yearly, like the San Sebastian Film Festival. 

Enjoy a guided walking tour of the Parte Viejo OLD QUARTER, then time 

to try tasty pintxos snacks, which you will find in many bars. You may 

wish to join an optional excursion to the beautiful resort of Biarritz to 

make the most of your stay. (B) 

LISBON & NORTHERN SPAIN 


▼ 

Santiago de Compostela 

La Toja 

Island 

Oporto 1 

2 

Fatima 

Lisbon 

2 

Vigo 

PORTUGAL 

Luarca 

Oviedo 1 

Santillana del Mar 

SPAIN 

Madrid 3 

Bilbao 

2 

San Sebastian 

Pyrenees 

Biarritz 

Pamplona 

Rioja Wine 

Country 

Saragossa 1 

Catalonia 

Barcelona 

2 

▼ 

DAY 9 SAN SEBASTIAN–PAMPLONA–SARAGOSSA. (Sun.) 

In Pamplona, at the foot of the Pyrenees, a special treat awaits you: 

enjoy a walk along the Calle Estafeta, where the famous “running 

of the bulls” takes place, and have lunch with traditional tapas and 

Rioja wine at Basaburua restaurant. Then, continue to Saragossa for 

your overnight stay. (B,L) 

Mediterranean 

Sea 

Costa Blanca 

DAY 10 SARAGOSSA–BARCELONA. (Mon.) 

This morning, visit PLAZA DEL PILAR, one of Spain’s grandest squares. 

Free time to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, where, according 

to legends, the Virgin Mary appeared to St. James. Then, continue to 

Barcelona, Spain’s second-largest city and the host of the Olympic 

Games in 1992. (B) 

DAY 11 BARCELONA. (Tue.) 

Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Columbus Monument, 

Plaza de Cataluna, and Paseo de Gràcia. Highlights are a visit to the 

spectacular SAGRADA FAMILIA BASILICA, Gaudi’s masterpiece, and a 

panoramic view of the city and harbor from Montjuïc Hill. This afternoon, 

an optional excursion to Montserrat can be arranged, and this evening, a 

special farewell dinner with wine has been prepared at La Fonda del Port 

Olimpic restaurant to say adios to your traveling companions. (B,D) 

DAY 12 BARCELONA. (Wed.) 


ADD MADRID WITH 

TOUR ZOE 15 DAYS 



AVE train from Barcelona 

to Madrid, transfers to/from train 




DAY 12 BARCELONA–MADRID. (Wed.) 

Travel by HIGH-SPEED AVE TRAIN (first class) to Madrid. Your Local Host 

can help you make the most of your stay. (B) 

DAY 13 MADRID. (Thu.) 

Morning guided sightseeing includes a visit to the PRADO MUSEUM. (B) 

DAY 14 MADRID. (Fri.) 


DAY 15 MADRID. (Sat.) 


Your hotel is the H10 Puerta de Alcalá (F). 


LOCAL FAVORITE IN PAMPLONA’S CALLE ESTAFETA, WHERE THE 

FAMOUS “RUNNING OF THE BULLS” TAKES PLACE, ENJOY A TRADITIONAL 

LUNCH FEATURING TAPAS AND RIOJA WINE 

TOURS ZO AND ZOE DATES & PRICES 


ZO: 12 days from Lisbon to Barcelona 

ZOE: 15 days from Lisbon to Madrid 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Lisbon* 

TOUR ZO 

End Land 

Barcelona Only 

TOUR ZOE 

End 

Madrid 

Land 

Only 

0415 Sat 15 Apr 26 Apr 2409 29 Apr 3466 

0422 Sat 22 Apr 03 May 2439 06 May 3496 

0429 Sat 29 Apr 10 May 2439 13 May 3496 

0506 Sat 06 May 17 May 2439 20 May 3496 

0513 Sat 13 May 24 May 2439 27 May 3496 

0520 Sat 20 May 31 May 2439 03 Jun 3496 

0527 Sat 27 May 07 Jun 2439 10 Jun 3496 

0603 Sat 03 Jun 14 Jun 2489 17 Jun 3546 

0610 Sat 10 Jun 21 Jun 2489 24 Jun 3546 

0617 Sat 17 Jun 28 Jun 2489 01 Jul 3546 

0624 Sat 24 Jun 05 Jul 2489 08 Jul 3519 


0708 Sat 08 Jul 19 Jul 2439 22 Jul 3469 




and Europe. 



ZO $654; ZOE $801-$816 


ZO $56; ZOE $68-$71 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Lisbon* 

TOUR ZO 

End Land 


0715 Sat 15 Jul 26 Jul 2439 29 Jul 3469 

0722 Sat 22 Jul 02 Aug 2439 05 Aug 3469 

0729 Sat 29 Jul 09 Aug 2439 12 Aug 3469 

0805 Sat 05 Aug 16 Aug 2439 19 Aug 3469 

0812 Sat 12 Aug 23 Aug 2439 26 Aug 3469 

0819 Sat 19 Aug 30 Aug 2439 02 Sep 3478 

0826 Sat 26 Aug 06 Sep 2489 09 Sep 3546 

0902 Sat 02 Sep 13 Sep 2489 16 Sep 3546 

0909 Sat 09 Sep 20 Sep 2489 23 Sep 3546 

0916 Sat 16 Sep 27 Sep 2439 30 Sep 3496 

0923 Sat 23 Sep 04 Oct 2439 07 Oct 3496 

0930 Sat 30 Sep 11 Oct 2409 14 Oct 3466 



Extra nights per person in Barcelona: 



Extension ZOE: 

Extra nights per person in Madrid: 






TOUR ZOE 

End 

Madrid 

Land 

Only 


IBERIAN TAPESTRY 9 DAYS 






TAKE A BREAK 









BARCELONA Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit the Sagrada 

Familia Basilica, panoramic view from Montjuïc Hill 

MADRID Guided sightseeing, visit the Prado Museum 

TOLEDO Guided sightseeing, visit an early synagogue, and the gothic 

cathedral; visit a Damascene steel workshop 

SEVILLE Special dinner at El Palacio Andaluz restaurant with 

Flamenco entertainment; guided sightseeing, visit the Casa de 

Pilatos, and walk through the Santa Cruz quarter 

SETÚBAL 

Wine tasting 

LISBON Guided sightseeing, visit the Alfama quarter and the Church 

with the tomb of Vasco da Gama; a special farewell dinner at a local 

restaurant 

■ HOTELS BARCELONA Hilton Diagonal Mar (SF), MADRID Novotel 

Madrid Center (F), SEVILLE NH Plaza De Armas (F), LISBON Marques de 

Pombal (F) 


with wine; a welcome dinner in Barcelona, a special dinner in Seville, 

and a special farewell dinner in Lisbon 






■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Barcelona, Lisbon 





NOTES Combine this tour with French Sampler on page 116 and take 


For operational reasons, slight schedule changes for the Barcelona 


TOLEDO 

SAGRADA FAMILIA BASILICA, BARCELONA 

130

IBERIAN TAPESTRY 


PORTUGAL 

SPAIN 

Catalonia 

2 Lisbon 

Setúbal 

Madrid 

2 

Toledo 

▼ 

2 

Barcelona 

2 

Seville 

Mediterranean 

Sea 

LOCAL FAVORITE IN SEVILLE, ENJOY A DINNER OF LOCAL SPECIALTIES 

AND CAPTIVATING FLAMENCO ENTERTAINMENT AT THE AWARD-WINNING EL 

PALACIO ANDALUZ RESTAURANT 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN BARCELONA, SPAIN. (Sat.) 

Welcome to Barcelona! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling 


DAY 2 BARCELONA. (Sun.) 

Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Columbus Monument, Plaza 

de Cataluna, and Paseo de Gràcia. Highlight is a visit to spectacular 

SAGRADA FAMILIA BASILICA, Gaudi’s masterpiece. Also enjoy a 

panoramic view of the city and harbor from Montjuïc Hill. This afternoon, 

an optional excursion to Montserrat can be arranged. (B) 

DAY 3 BARCELONA–MADRID. (Mon.) 

Enjoy rustic Catalonian and Aragonian landscapes on your journey to 

Madrid, the capital of Spain since 1561. (B) 

DAY 4 MADRID. (Tue.) 

Madrid today is a strikingly modern city, the showcase of a country 

resolutely turned towards the future. Your Local Guide takes you to 

the Puerta del Sol, Plaza de España with its monument to Cervantes, 

the Parliament, Cibeles Fountain, elegant Calle Alcala, and Paseo de 

Castellana. Then, enjoy a highlight visit to the palatial PRADO MUSEUM 

with its priceless art treasures. To make the most of your stay, exciting 

optional excursions are available. (B) 

DAY 5 MADRID–TOLEDO–SEVILLE. (Wed.) 

Arrive in Toledo, spectacularly situated on a granite hill surrounded 

by a loop of the Tagus River. Your walking tour with a Local Guide 

features the Moorish bridge, a visit to an early SYNAGOGUE, and the 

13th-century gothic CATHEDRAL. Time to visit a DAMASCENE STEEL 

WORKSHOP before continuing to Seville, the vibrant, festive capital of 

Andalusia. (B) 

DAY 6 SEVILLE. (Thu.) 

During your guided sightseeing tour, hear about the city’s role in Roman 

times, its conquest by the Moors in 712 AD, and its contribution to the 

discovery of the New World. Admire Maria Luisa Park, the Golden Tower 

on the Guadalquivir River, and the university that used to be the tobacco 

factory of Carmen fame. Also visit the magnificent CASA DE PILATOS, a 

mixture of Moorish and Roman architecture with a splendid collection of 

Roman sculptures. Then, stroll through the narrow lanes of the charming 

SANTA CRUZ QUARTER. For those interested, an optional extended 

guided visit to the cathedral is available. This evening, a special 

dinner to try out local specialties has been prepared for you at El Palacio 

Andaluz restaurant with Flamenco entertainment. (B,D) 

DAY 7 SEVILLE–SETÚBAL, PORTUGAL–LISBON. (Fri.) 

A scenic drive today takes you to Portugal. Stop in Setúbal and 

enjoy a WINE TASTING before arriving in Lisbon, proud capital of 

Portugal. (B) 

DAY 8 LISBON. (Sat.) 



15th-century discoveries in West Africa. Morning sightseeing with 

a Local Guide features a drive through the Baixa quarter’s main 

squares. Then, enjoy a walk through the cobblestone alleys of quaint 

ALFAMA, the popular quarter of the seamen and Fado singers. Drive 

along the grand Avenida da Liberdade up to Pombal Square, and stop 

for pictures of Belem Tower and the Monument of the Discoverers. 

Also visit the CHURCH with the tomb of Vasco da Gama. Tonight, a 

special farewell dinner with wine has been prepared for you at a local 

restaurant. (B,D) 



TOUR ZZ DATES & PRICES 

9 days from Barcelona to Lisbon 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Barcelona* 

End 

Lisbon 

Land 

Only 

0415 Sat 15 Apr Sun 23 Apr 1979 

0422 Sat 22 Apr Sun 30 Apr 1999 

0429 Sat 29 Apr Sun 07 May 1999 

0506 Sat 06 May Sun 14 May 1999 

0513 Sat 13 May Sun 21 May 1999 

0520 Sat 20 May Sun 28 May 1999 

0527 Sat 27 May Sun 04 Jun 1999 

0603 Sat 03 Jun Sun 11 Jun 2029 

0610 Sat 10 Jun Sun 18 Jun 2029 

0617 Sat 17 Jun Sun 25 Jun 2029 

0624 Sat 24 Jun Sun 02 Jul 2029 


0708 Sat 08 Jul Sun 16 Jul 1999 







Departure 

Number 


Start 

Barcelona* 

End 

Lisbon 

0715 Sat 15 Jul Sun 23 Jul 1999 

0722 Sat 22 Jul Sun 30 Jul 1979 

0729 Sat 29 Jul Sun 06 Aug 1979 

0805 Sat 05 Aug Sun 13 Aug 1979 

0812 Sat 12 Aug Sun 20 Aug 1979 

0819 Sat 19 Aug Sun 27 Aug 1999 

0826 Sat 26 Aug Sun 03 Sep 2029 

0902 Sat 02 Sep Sun 10 Sep 2029 

0909 Sat 09 Sep Sun 17 Sep 2029 

0916 Sat 16 Sep Sun 24 Sep 2029 

0923 Sat 23 Sep Sun 01 Oct 1999 

0930 Sat 30 Sep Sun 08 Oct 1999 

1007 Sat 07 Oct Sun 15 Oct 1979 










Land 

Only 


THE BEST OF SPAIN 9 DAYS 






TAKE A BREAK 









MADRID Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit the 

Prado Museum 

CORDOBA Guided walking tour, visit the Mosque of the Caliphs 

SEVILLE Visit the Plaza de España; guided sightseeing, visit the 

Casa de Pilatos, and walk through the Santa Cruz quarter 

GRANADA Guided walking tour, visit the Alhambra complex and the 

Water Gardens of the Generalife 

VALENCIA Guided walking tour; taste a Horchata drink; 

dinner at a local restaurant 

paella 

BARCELONA Guided sightseeing, visit the Sagrada Familia Basilica; 

panoramic view from Montjuïc Hill; enjoy a Sangria and special 

farewell dinner with wine at a local restaurant 

■ HOTELS MADRID Novotel Madrid Center (F), SEVILLE Sevilla 

Center (SF), GRANADA Saray (SF), VALENCIA NH Center (F), 

BARCELONA HCC St. Moritz (F) or NH Collection Constanza (SF) 


with wine, including a welcome dinner in Madrid, a special paella 

dinner in Valencia, and a special farewell dinner in Barcelona 





FUTURISTIC VALENCIA 


■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Madrid, Barcelona 





NOTE For operational reasons, slight schedule changes for the 

Barcelona program cannot be excluded. 

LA MANCHA 

LOCAL FAVORITE VISIT SEVILLE’S MAGNIFICENT PLAZA DE ESPAÑA, 

USED IN THE MOVIES LAWRENCE OF ARABIA AND STAR WARS 

132

THE BEST OF SPAIN 


Toledo 

Madrid 

2 

SPAIN 

Catalonia 

2 

Barcelona 

▼ 

Cordoba 

La Mancha 

1 

Valencia 

2 

Seville 

Andalusia 

1 

Granada 

Mora Pass 

Costa Blanca 


PRADO MUSEUM, MADRID 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN MADRID, SPAIN. 

Welcome to Madrid! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling 


DAY 2 MADRID. 

The capital since 1561, Madrid today is a strikingly modern city, 

the showcase of a country resolutely turned towards the future. 

Your Local Guide takes you to the Puerta del Sol, Plaza de España 

with its monument to Cervantes, the Parliament, Cibeles Fountain, 

elegant Calle Alcala, and Paseo de Castellana. Then, the highlight: a 

visit to the palatial PRADO MUSEUM with its priceless art treasures. 

To make the most of your stay, exciting optional excursions are 

available. (B) 

DAY 3 MADRID–CORDOBA–SEVILLE. 

Drive south through the arid landscapes of Don Quixote’s La Mancha 

to Cordoba, where sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the 

Alcazar, the Roman Bridge, and the medieval Jewish quarter. Tour the 

magnificent 8th-century MOSQUE OF THE CALIPHS, famous for its 

850 pillars of porphyry, marble, and jasper. Then, continue to Seville, 

the vibrant, festive capital of Andalusia. (B,D) 

DAY 4 SEVILLE. 

Start with a visit to magnificent PLAZA DE ESPAÑA, used in the 

movies Lawrence of Arabia and Star Wars. Meet your Local Guide, 

and hear about the city’s role in Roman times, its conquest by the 

Moors in 712 AD, and its contribution to the discovery of the New 

World. Admire Maria Luisa Park, the Golden Tower on the Guadalquivir 

River, and the university that used to be the tobacco factory of 

Carmen fame. Also visit the magnificent CASA DE PILATOS, a mixture 

of Moorish and Roman architecture with a splendid collection of Roman 

sculptures. Then, stroll through the narrow lanes of the charming 


guided visit to the cathedral is available. Tonight, for a truly Andalusian 

night out, reserve a seat at our optional Flamenco show. (B) 

DAY 5 SEVILLE–GRANADA. 

Sightseeing with a Local Guide features Granada’s main attraction: the 

ALHAMBRA COMPLEX. The mighty yet graceful citadel was planned 

by 13th-century Moorish ruler Al Ahamar. A fantasy of “lace in stone” 

surrounded by arabesque gardens and fountains, it affords superb 

views of the Old Quarter and Sacromonte, a mountain occupied by 

Gypsy cave dwellers. Also amble through the magnificent WATER 

GARDENS OF THE GENERALIFE, the royal summer residence. (B) 

DAY 6 GRANADA–VALENCIA. 

Cross Mora Pass and pass troglodyte cave dwellings, hollowed 

out of the soft tufa stone, near Purullena and Guadix on your way 

to Valencia, once a royal capital. During your guided walking tour, 

Valencia’s Roman, Moorish, and Spanish history comes alive. 

Sample a traditional Horchata drink, and tonight, a special 

paella dinner with wine has been prepared for you at La Marcelina 


DAY 7 VALENCIA–BARCELONA. 

Enjoy a scenic drive along the coast to Barcelona, Spain’s secondlargest 

city and host of the Olympic Games in 1992. (B) 

DAY 8 BARCELONA. 


de Cataluna, and Paseo de Gràcia. Visit the spectacular SAGRADA 

FAMILIA BASILICA, Gaudi’s masterpiece, followed by a panoramic view of 

the city and harbor from Montjuïc Hill. This afternoon, an optional excursion 

to Montserrat can be arranged, and this evening, enjoy Sangria and a 

special farewell dinner with wine at La Fonda del Port Olimpic restaurant to 

say adios to your traveling companions. (B,D) 



TOUR ZV DATES & PRICES 

9 days from Madrid to Barcelona 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Madrid* 

End 

Barcelona 




and Europe. 




Land 

Only 

0304 Sat 04 Mar Sun 12 Mar 1869 

0311 Sat 11 Mar Sun 19 Mar 1899 

0318 Sat 18 Mar Sun 26 Mar 1899 

0325 Sat 25 Mar Sun 02 Apr 2059 

0401 Sat 01 Apr Sun 09 Apr 2059 

0408 Sat 08 Apr Sun 16 Apr 2059 

0415 Sat 15 Apr Sun 23 Apr 2059 

0422 Sat 22 Apr Sun 30 Apr 2059 

0427 Thu 27 Apr Fri 05 May 2059 

0429 Sat 29 Apr Sun 07 May 2059 

0506 Sat 06 May Sun 14 May 2059 

0511 Thu 11 May Fri 19 May 2059 

0513 Sat 13 May Sun 21 May 2109 

0520 Sat 20 May Sun 28 May 2109 

0525 Thu 25 May Fri 02 Jun 2109 

0527 Sat 27 May Sun 04 Jun 2109 

0603 Sat 03 Jun Sun 11 Jun 2109 

0608 Thu 08 Jun Fri 16 Jun 2109 

0610 Sat 10 Jun Sun 18 Jun 2059 

0617 Sat 17 Jun Sun 25 Jun 2059 

0622 Thu 22 Jun Fri 30 Jun 2059 

0624 Sat 24 Jun Sun 02 Jul 2059 


0706 Thu 06 Jul Fri 14 Jul 2059 

0708 Sat 08 Jul Sun 16 Jul 2109 

0715 Sat 15 Jul Sun 23 Jul 2109 

Departure 

Number 


Start 

Madrid* 

End 

Barcelona 

0720 Thu 20 Jul Fri 28 Jul 2109 

0722 Sat 22 Jul Sun 30 Jul 2109 

0729 Sat 29 Jul Sun 06 Aug 2109 

0803 Thu 03 Aug Fri 11 Aug 2109 

0805 Sat 05 Aug Sun 13 Aug 2059 

0812 Sat 12 Aug Sun 20 Aug 2059 

0817 Thu 17 Aug Fri 25 Aug 2059 

0819 Sat 19 Aug Sun 27 Aug 2059 

0826 Sat 26 Aug Sun 03 Sep 2059 

0831 Thu 31 Aug Fri 08 Sep 2059 

0902 Sat 02 Sep Sun 10 Sep 2059 

0909 Sat 09 Sep Sun 17 Sep 2059 

0914 Thu 14 Sep Fri 22 Sep 2059 

0916 Sat 16 Sep Sun 24 Sep 2059 


0928 Thu 28 Sep Fri 06 Oct 2059 

0930 Sat 30 Sep Sun 08 Oct 2059 

1007 Sat 07 Oct Sun 15 Oct 2059 

1014 Sat 14 Oct Sun 22 Oct 2059 

1021 Sat 21 Oct Sun 29 Oct 2059 

1028 Sat 28 Oct Sun 05 Nov 2059 


0310 Sat 10 Mar Sun 18 Mar 1949 

0317 Sat 17 Mar Sun 25 Mar 1949 

0324 Sat 24 Mar Sun 01 Apr 1949 

0331 Sat 31 Mar Sun 08 Apr 1949 








modification. Details will be available in 





Land 

Only 


SPECTACULAR SPAIN 9 DAYS 






TAKE A BREAK 









MADRID Welcome and farewell dinners; guided sightseeing, visit the 

Prado Museum 

TOLEDO Guided walking tour, visit an early synagogue, the gothic 

cathedral, Santo Tomé Church with one of El Greco’s masterpieces; 

visit a Damascene steel workshop; taste the local marzipan 


Water Gardens of the Generalife; a special dinner at a local restaurant 

RONDA Walking tour, 

JEREZ 

visit Plaza de Toros 

Sherry wine tasting with Spanish tapas 

SEVILLE Guided sightseeing, visit the Casa de Pilatos, and walk 

through the Santa Cruz quarter 


■ HOTELS MADRID Melia Galgos (SF), GRANADA Saray (SF), COSTA 

DEL SOL Melia Costa del Sol (SF) at Torremolinos, SEVILLE Sevilla 

Center (SF), MADRID NH Principe de Vergara (F) 


with wine, including welcome and farewell dinners in Madrid and a 

special dinner in Granada 






■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Madrid 





NOTE If you intend to join the optional excursion to Gibraltar, please 

check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for 

obtaining visas rests with the traveler. For Gibraltar, a special visa is 

required; a UK or Schengen visa will not gain entrance. 

WATER GARDENS OF THE GENERALIFE, ALHAMBRA 

MOSQUE OF THE CALIPHS, CORDOBA 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN MADRID, SPAIN. (Sat.) 



DAY 2 MADRID. (Sun.) 

The capital since 1561, Madrid today is a strikingly modern city, the 

showcase of a country resolutely turned towards the future. Your 

Local Guide takes you to the Puerta del Sol, Plaza de España with its 

monument to Cervantes, the Parliament, Cibeles Fountain, elegant 

Calle Alcala, and Paseo de Castellana. Then, the highlight: a visit to the 

palatial PRADO MUSEUM with its priceless art treasures. (B) 

DAY 3 MADRID–TOLEDO–GRANADA. (Mon.) 

Spectacularly situated on a granite hill surrounded by a loop of the 

Tagus River, the ancient Castilian capital of Toledo attracts more 

sightseers from all over the world than any other Spanish town. A Local 

Guide takes you to the Moorish bridge, an early SYNAGOGUE, the 

13th-century gothic CATHEDRAL, and the CHURCH OF SANTO TOMÉ 

with one of El Greco’s most famous paintings. Also visit a DAMASCENE 

STEEL WORKSHOP and taste traditional Santo Tomé, the local 

marzipan produced in Toledo since 1856, before arriving in historysteeped 

Granada. This evening, a special dinner with wine has been 

prepared for you at a local restaurant. (B,D) 

DAY 4 GRANADA–COSTA DEL SOL. (Tue.) 

See the sights of Granada with a Local Guide and visit its main 

attraction, the ALHAMBRA COMPLEX. The mighty yet graceful citadel 

was planned by 13th-century Moorish ruler Al Ahamar. A fantasy of 

“lace in stone” surrounded by arabesque gardens and fountains, it 

affords superb views of the Old Quarter and Sacromonte, a mountain 

occupied by Gypsy cave dwellers. Also amble through the magnificent 

WATER GARDENS OF THE GENERALIFE, the royal summer residence. 

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SPECTACULAR SPAIN 


Madrid 

1 2 

▼ 

La Mancha 

Toledo 

Cordoba 

SPAIN 

2 Seville 

Andalusia 

Ronda 

1 Granada 

Jerez 

2 

Costa del Sol 

Gibraltar 


LOCAL FAVORITE VISIT PICTURESQUE, HISTORIC RONDA, PERCHED ON 

A PLATFORM OF THE SIERRA DE RONDA AND CUT IN TWO BY A DEEP RAVINE, 

AND THE IMPRESSIVE PLAZA DE TOROS 

LOCAL FAVORITE VISIT A SHERRY BODEGA IN JEREZ AND ENJOY A 

WINE TASTING WITH TRADITIONAL TAPAS 

Then, turn towards the sea, away from the mountains, to lively 

Torremolinos on the Costa del Sol. (B) 

DAY 5 AT LEISURE ON THE COSTA DEL SOL. (Wed.) 

Today is your chance to join an optional excursion to the Rock of Gibraltar, 

in British hands since 1704. Later, enjoy the sandy beaches, browse 

through the trendy boutiques, and sample the many fine restaurants. (B) 

DAY 6 COSTA DEL SOL–RONDA–JEREZ–SEVILLE. (Thu.) 

Visit picturesque, historic Ronda, perched on a platform of the Sierra de 

Ronda and cut in two by a deep ravine, and the impressive PLAZA 

DE TOROS. Next is Jerez, famous for its sherry wines and magnificent 

horses of mixed Spanish, Arab, and English blood. Also visit a 

SHERRY BODEGA for a tasting, accompanied by local tapas. Then, on 

to Seville, the vibrant capital of Andalusia. (B,D) 

DAY 7 SEVILLE. (Fri.) 

Hear about the city’s role in Roman times, its conquest by the Moors in 

712 AD, and its contribution to the discovery of the New World during 

your guided sightseeing tour. Admire Maria Luisa Park, the Golden Tower 

on the Guadalquivir River, and the university that used to be the tobacco 

factory of Carmen fame. Also visit the magnificent CASA DE PILATOS, a 

mixture of Moorish and Roman architecture with a splendid collection of 

Roman sculptures. Then, stroll through the narrow lanes of the charming 


guided visit to the cathedral is available. Tonight, for a truly Andalusian 

night out, reserve a seat at our optional Flamenco show. (B) 

DAY 8 SEVILLE–CORDOBA–MADRID. (Sat.) 

During your guided walking tour of Cordoba, see the Alcazar, the 

Roman Bridge, and the medieval Jewish quarter. Tour the magnificent 

8th-century MOSQUE OF THE CALIPHS, famous for its 850 pillars of 

porphyry, marble, and jasper. Next, drive north from the fertile valley of 

the Guadalquivir River through the arid landscapes of Don Quixote’s La 

Mancha back to Madrid. A farewell dinner with wine awaits you at your 

hotel, the perfect moment to say adios to your traveling companions. (B,D) 



TOUR ZY DATES & PRICES 

9 days from Madrid to Madrid 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Madrid* 

End 

Madrid 

Land 

Only 

0408 Sat 08 Apr Sun 16 Apr 1929 

0415 Sat 15 Apr Sun 23 Apr 1949 

0422 Sat 22 Apr Sun 30 Apr 1949 

0429 Sat 29 Apr Sun 07 May 1969 

0506 Sat 06 May Sun 14 May 1969 

0513 Sat 13 May Sun 21 May 1969 

0520 Sat 20 May Sun 28 May 1969 

0527 Sat 27 May Sun 04 Jun 1969 

0603 Sat 03 Jun Sun 11 Jun 1969 

0610 Sat 10 Jun Sun 18 Jun 1949 

0617 Sat 17 Jun Sun 25 Jun 1949 

0624 Sat 24 Jun Sun 02 Jul 1949 


0708 Sat 08 Jul Sun 16 Jul 1949 







Departure 

Number 


Start 

Madrid* 

End 

Madrid 

0715 Sat 15 Jul Sun 23 Jul 1949 

0722 Sat 22 Jul Sun 30 Jul 1949 

0729 Sat 29 Jul Sun 06 Aug 1919 

0805 Sat 05 Aug Sun 13 Aug 1919 

0812 Sat 12 Aug Sun 20 Aug 1919 

0819 Sat 19 Aug Sun 27 Aug 1949 

0826 Sat 26 Aug Sun 03 Sep 1969 

0902 Sat 02 Sep Sun 10 Sep 1969 

0909 Sat 09 Sep Sun 17 Sep 1969 

0916 Sat 16 Sep Sun 24 Sep 1969 


0930 Sat 30 Sep Sun 08 Oct 1949 

1007 Sat 07 Oct Sun 15 Oct 1929 









Land 

Only 


SPANISH FIESTA 14 DAYS 















Prado Museum 

SEGOVIA Take pictures of the Roman Aqueduct 

RIBERA DEL DUERO 

Wine tasting with tapas at Bodegas Portia 

BURGOS Take pictures of the Cathedral of Santa Maria 

BILBAO Guided visit of the Guggenheim Museum 

SAN SEBASTIAN Visit the “Pearl of the Cantabrian Coast” 

PAMPLONA Walk along the Calle Estafeta, followed by a Rioja 

wine tasting and dinner at Basaburua restaurant 

SARAGOSSA Visit Plaza del Pilar 

BARCELONA Guided sightseeing, visit Sagrada Familia Basilica, 

panoramic view from Montjuïc Hill 

VALENCIA Guided sightseeing; 

enjoy a traditional Horchata drink 

GRANADA Special dinner a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit 

the Alhambra complex and the Water Gardens of the Generalife 

COSTA DEL SOL Excursion to Málaga 

ROCK OF GIBRALTAR Guided sightseeing, visit St. Michael’s Caves 

SEVILLE Visit Real Maestranza bull ring; guided sightseeing, visit 

the Casa de Pilatos, and walk through the Santa Cruz quarter 


■ HOTELS MADRID Catalonia Atocha (F) or Gran Hotel Conde 

Duque (SF), VITORIA NH Canciller Ayala (F), PAMPLONA NH Iruña 

Park (F), BARCELONA Catalonia Barcelona Plaza (F), VALENCIA 

NH Center (F), GRANADA M.A. Nazaries (F), COSTA DEL SOL Melia 

Costa del Sol (SF) at Torremolinos, SEVILLE Melia Sevilla (SF), 

MADRID NH Principe de Vergara (F) or Novotel Madrid Center (F) 


with wine, including welcome and farewell dinners in Madrid, and 

special dinners in Pamplona and Granada 






■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Madrid 





136 

NOTES Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); 

responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler. For Gibraltar, a 

special visa is required; a UK or Schengen visa will not gain entrance. 

Departures 0703 & 0710 San Fermin Feria in Pamplona 

For operational reasons, slight schedule changes for the Barcelona 


GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM, BILBAO

SPANISH FIESTA 


Bilbao 

Vitoria 1 

Burgos 

Ribera del Duero 

▼ 

Segovia 

Madrid 2 1 

Toledo 

SPAIN 

San Sebastian 

Pyrenees 

1 Pamplona 

Rioja Wine Country 

Saragossa 

Catalonia 

2 

Barcelona 

Seville 

2 

Gibraltar 

La Mancha 

Cordoba 

Andalusia 

Mora Pass 

Granada 

1 

2 

Málaga 

Costa del Sol 

1 Valencia 

Costa Blanca 


ST. MICHAEL’S CAVE, GIBRALTAR 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN MADRID, SPAIN. 



DAY 2 MADRID. 

The capital since 1561, Madrid today is a strikingly modern city, the 

showcase of a country resolutely turned towards the future. Morning 

sightseeing with a Local Guide takes you to the Puerta del Sol, Plaza 

de España with its monument to Cervantes, the Parliament, Cibeles 

Fountain, elegant Calle Alcala, and Paseo de Castellana. Then, the 

highlight: a visit to the palatial PRADO MUSEUM with its priceless art 

treasures. In the afternoon, an optional excursion to Toledo can be 

arranged. (B) 

DAY 3 MADRID–SEGOVIA–RIBERA DEL DUERO–BURGOS–VITORIA. 

Head into beautiful Castile, the “Province of the Castles.” Cross the 

rugged Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range on the way to Segovia, 

famous for the 2,000-year-old Roman aqueduct. Next, head to Ribera 

del Duero for a wine tasting accompanied by tapas at Bodegas 

Portia, designed by world-famous architect Norman Foster. In Burgos, 

see the magnificent limestone Cathedral of Santa Maria, where 

legendary El Cid is buried. Afternoon arrival in Vitoria with time for a stroll 

through this ancient Basque city’s delightful historic center. (B,D) 

DAY 4 VITORIA–BILBAO–SAN SEBASTIAN–PAMPLONA. 

In Bilbao, the great port city of the Basque region, enjoy a special 

highlight: a guided visit to the GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM, an amazing 

feat of construction created by architect Frank O. Gehry. Next is lovely 

San Sebastian, the “Pearl of the Cantabrian Coast,” before arriving in 

Pamplona at the foot of the Pyrenees. Here, a special treat awaits you: 

enjoy a walk along the Calle Estafeta, where the famous “running of 

the bulls” takes place, followed by a Rioja WINE TASTING and dinner at 

Basaburua restaurant. (B,D) 

DAY 5 PAMPLONA–SARAGOSSA–BARCELONA. 

In Saragossa, visit PLAZA DEL PILAR, one of Spain’s grandest squares. 

Free time to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, where, according 

to legends, the Virgin Mary appeared to St. James. Arrive in Barcelona, 

Spain’s second-largest city and the host of the Olympic Games in 1992. (B) 



de Cataluna, and Paseo de Gràcia. Highlight is a visit to spectacular 

SAGRADA FAMILIA BASILICA, Gaudi’s masterpiece. Also enjoy a 

panoramic view of the city and harbor from Montjuïc Hill. To enhance 

your stay, choose from our optional excursions to Montserrat and to a 

Catalonian restaurant to try out local dishes. (B) 

DAY 7 BARCELONA–VALENCIA. 

Along the coast to Valencia, once a royal capital. Valencia’s Roman, 

Moorish, and Spanish history comes alive during your guided orientation 

drive including the Town Hall, La Lonja (the 15-century Silk Exchange), 

the bull ring, the massive gateway towers of Serranos and Quart, and 

the new Arts & Science Complex, designed by the famous Valencian 

architect Calatrava. End your tour in the center at La Seo Cathedral and 

then, enter one of Valencia’s oldest Horchaterias, where you will be 

served a traditional Horchata drink. (B,D) 

DAY 8 VALENCIA–GRANADA. 

A scenic drive towards the mountains past troglodyte cave dwellings, 

hollowed out of the soft tufa stone, near Guadix and Purullena. Cross 

Mora Pass and arrive in Granada, where a special dinner with wine 

awaits you at one of Granada’s fine restaurants, the perfect introduction 

to this magnificent city. (B,D) 

DAY 9 GRANADA–COSTA DEL SOL. 

Sightseeing with a Local Guide features Granada’s main attraction, the 

ALHAMBRA COMPLEX, a fantasy of “lace in stone” surrounded by 

arabesque gardens and fountains. Also amble through the exotic WATER 

GARDENS OF THE GENERALIFE. Then, a short drive down to your hotel 

at the Costa del Sol. Later, you may wish to join an optional excursion to 

the charming Pueblo Blanco village of Mijas. (B) 


LOCAL FAVORITE ENJOY AN EXCLUSIVE VISIT TO SEVILLE’S FAMOUS 

REAL MEASTRANZA DE CABALLERÍA DE SEVILLA, THE ROYAL BULL RING 

LOCAL FAVORITE VISIT ONE OF VALENCIA’S OLDEST HORCHATERIAS, 

WHERE YOU WILL BE SERVED A TRADITIONAL HORCHATA DRINK 

PLAZA DEL PILAR, SARAGOSSA 

LOCAL FAVORITE AT BODEGA PORTIA IN RIBERA DEL DUERO, 

A WINE TASTING WITH TAPAS AWAITS YOU 

138

PLAZA MAYOR, MADRID 

DAY 10 COSTA DEL SOL. EXCURSION TO MÁLAGA. 

Morning excursion to beautiful Málaga. Join your Local Guide on a 

walking tour through the OLD CITY. Enjoy free time for shopping and 

maybe a visit to the Picasso Museum. (B) 

DAY 11 COSTA DEL SOL–GIBRALTAR–SEVILLE. 

Drive to the ROCK OF GIBRALTAR, in British hands since 1704. Hear 

about its turbulent history from your Local Guide, see the Moorish 

Castle, and visit ST. MICHAEL’S CAVES and the colony of Barbary 

apes. Then, on through the sunny sherry wine region on the Costa de 

la Luz to vibrant, festive Seville, where an exclusive visit has been 

included to the famous Real Meastranza de Caballería de Sevilla, the 

royal BULL RING. (B,D) 

DAY 12 SEVILLE. 

During your sightseeing tour with a Local Guide, hear about the city’s 

role in Roman times, its conquest by the Moors in 712 AD, and its 

contribution to the discovery of the New World. Admire Maria Luisa 

Park, the Golden Tower on the Guadalquivir River, and the university 

that used to be the tobacco factory of Carmen fame. Also visit the 

magnificent CASA DE PILATOS, a mixture of Moorish and Roman 

architecture with a splendid collection of Roman sculptures. Then, stroll 

through the narrow lanes of the charming SANTA CRUZ QUARTER. For 

those interested, an optional extended guided visit to the cathedral is 

available. Tonight, for a truly Andalusian night out, reserve a seat at our 

optional Flamenco show. (B) 

DAY 13 SEVILLE–CORDOBA–MADRID. 

Through the arid landscapes of Don Quixote’s La Mancha to Cordoba. 

During your guided walking tour of Cordoba, see the Alcazar, the 

Roman Bridge, and the medieval Jewish quarter. Tour the magnificent 

8th-century MOSQUE OF THE CALIPHS, famous for its 850 pillars of 

porphyry, marble, and jasper. Return to Madrid. Tonight, enjoy a farewell 


DAY 14 MADRID. 


TOUR ZX DATES & PRICES 

14 days from Madrid to Madrid 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Madrid* 

End 

Madrid 




and Europe. 

Departure 0703 San Fermin Feria 




Land 

Only 

0116 Mon 16 Jan Sun 29 Jan 2479 

0213 Mon 13 Feb Sun 26 Feb 2499 

0313 Mon 13 Mar Sun 26 Mar 2499 

0320 Mon 20 Mar Sun 02 Apr 2899 

0327 Mon 27 Mar Sun 09 Apr 2899 

0403 Mon 03 Apr Sun 16 Apr 2899 

0410 Mon 10 Apr Sun 23 Apr 2899 

0417 Mon 17 Apr Sun 30 Apr 2899 

0422 Sat 22 Apr Fri 05 May 2899 

0424 Mon 24 Apr Sun 07 May 2899 


0506 Sat 06 May Fri 19 May 2949 

0508 Mon 08 May Sun 21 May 2949 

0515 Mon 15 May Sun 28 May 2949 

0520 Sat 20 May Fri 02 Jun 2949 

0522 Mon 22 May Sun 04 Jun 2949 

0529 Mon 29 May Sun 11 Jun 2949 

0603 Sat 03 Jun Fri 16 Jun 2949 

0605 Mon 05 Jun Sun 18 Jun 3119 

0612 Mon 12 Jun Sun 25 Jun 3119 

0617 Sat 17 Jun Fri 30 Jun 2899 

0619 Mon 19 Jun Sun 02 Jul 2899 

0626 Mon 26 Jun Sun 09 Jul 2899 


0703 Mon 03 Jul Sun 16 Jul 2899 

0710 Mon 10 Jul Sun 23 Jul 2899 

0715 Sat 15 Jul Fri 28 Jul 2899 

0717 Mon 17 Jul Sun 30 Jul 3049 

Departure 

Number 


Start 

Madrid* 

End 

Madrid 

0724 Mon 24 Jul Sun 06 Aug 3049 

0729 Sat 29 Jul Fri 11 Aug 3049 

0731 Mon 31 Jul Sun 13 Aug 2949 

0807 Mon 07 Aug Sun 20 Aug 2899 

0812 Sat 12 Aug Fri 25 Aug 2899 

0814 Mon 14 Aug Sun 27 Aug 2899 

0821 Mon 21 Aug Sun 03 Sep 2899 

0826 Sat 26 Aug Fri 08 Sep 2899 

0828 Mon 28 Aug Sun 10 Sep 2899 

0904 Mon 04 Sep Sun 17 Sep 2899 

0909 Sat 09 Sep Fri 22 Sep 2899 

0911 Mon 11 Sep Sun 24 Sep 2899 


0923 Sat 23 Sep Fri 06 Oct 2899 

0925 Mon 25 Sep Sun 08 Oct 2899 

1002 Mon 02 Oct Sun 15 Oct 2899 

1009 Mon 09 Oct Sun 22 Oct 2899 

1106 Mon 06 Nov Sun 19 Nov 2499 

1113 Mon 13 Nov Sun 26 Nov 2499 

1120 Mon 20 Nov Sun 03 Dec 2499 

1204 Mon 04 Dec Sun 17 Dec 2499 


0115 Mon 15 Jan Sun 28 Jan 2579 

0212 Mon 12 Feb Sun 25 Feb 2579 

0312 Mon 12 Mar Sun 25 Mar 2579 

0319 Mon 19 Mar Sun 01 Apr 2579 

0326 Mon 26 Mar Sun 08 Apr 2579 



in triple $59-$201 









Land 

Only 


IBERIAN VACATION 13 DAYS 












140 




Prado Museum 

SEGOVIA Take pictures of the Roman aqueduct 

AVILA Visit the walled town 

SALAMANCA Orientation walk; 

stay at Hacienda Zorita 

wine tasting, dinner, and overnight 


LISBON Guided sightseeing, visit the Alfama quarter and Jeronimos 

Monastery 

AZARUJA 

Visit a cork factory 

SEVILLE Guided sightseeing, visit the Casa de Pilatos, walk through 

the Santa Cruz quarter 

ALGECIRAS–TANGIER By ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar 

TANGIER Panoramic drive to Cap Spartel, enjoy mint tea and biscuits; 

Moroccan show; guided sightseeing, visit Grand Socco square 

GRANADA Guided walking tour, visit the Alhambra complex and the Water 

Gardens of the Generalife; a special dinner at a local restaurant 

TOLEDO Guided walking tour, visit an early synagogue, the 

gothic cathedral, and Santo Tomé Church with one of El Greco’s 

masterpieces; visit a Damascene steel workshop 

■ HOTELS MADRID Gran Hotel Conde Duque (SF), SALAMANCA 

Hacienda Zorita (SF), LISBON Real Palacio (SF), SEVILLE Melia 

Sevilla (SF), TANGIER El Minzah (F), COSTA DEL SOL Melia Costa 

del Sol (SF) at Torremolinos, GRANADA Saray (SF) 


with wine, including welcome and farewell dinners in Madrid and a 

special dinner in Granada 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; ferry; high-speed, first-class AVE 

train (Tour ZWE) 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Madrid, Barcelona 

■ ADD BARCELONA TO YOUR VACATION (Tour ZWE) with 






NOTE If you intend to join the optional excursion to Gibraltar, please 

check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for 

obtaining visas rests with the traveler. For Gibraltar, a special visa is 

required; a UK or Schengen visa will not gain entrance. 

LOCAL FAVORITE IN TANGIER, ENJOY A LIVELY MOROCCAN SHOW 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN MADRID, SPAIN. (Tue.) 

Time to rest or to start exploring the Spanish capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour 

Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) 

DAY 2 MADRID. (Wed.) 

The capital of Spain since 1561, Madrid today is a strikingly modern 

city, the showcase of a country resolutely turned towards the future. 

Your Local Guide takes you to the Puerta del Sol, Plaza de España with 

its monument to Cervantes, the Parliament, Cibeles Fountain, elegant 

Calle Alcala, and Paseo de Castellana. Then, the highlight: a visit to the 

palatial PRADO MUSEUM with its priceless art treasures. (B) 

DAY 3 MADRID–SEGOVIA–AVILA–SALAMANCA. (Thu.) 

A day in beautiful Castile. Cross the rugged Sierra de Guadarrama 

mountain range on the way to Segovia, famous for the 2,000-year-old 

Roman aqueduct. Enjoy a walk through the walled town of Avila, where 

St. Theresa founded the Order of Carmelites. Arrive in Salamanca, 

and follow your Tour Director for a pleasant walk to beautiful PLAZA 

MAYOR. A highlight is your overnight stay at Hacienda Zorita, 

which once hosted Christopher Columbus, where a WINE TASTING 

and dinner await you. (B,D) 

DAY 4 SALAMANCA–FATIMA, PORTUGAL–LISBON. (Fri.) 

The majestic scenery of the Serra da Estrela mountain range forms 

the backdrop of your morning drive into Portugal. Before heading for 

Lisbon, melt into the stream of pilgrims from all over the world as you 

visit the SANCTUARY OF OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY in Fatima. This 

evening, an optional dinner with Fado-style entertainment is the perfect 

introduction to Portugal’s capital. (B) 



Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features a drive through the 

Baixa quarter’s main squares and a walk through the cobblestone alleys 

of quaint ALFAMA, the popular quarter of the seamen and Fado singers. 

Drive along the grand Avenida da Liberdade up to Pombal Square. Stop 

for pictures of Belem Tower, guarding the mouth of the Tagus, and the 

Monument to the Discoverers. Next, visit JERONIMOS MONASTERY 

with the tomb of Vasco da Gama. An exciting optional excursion is 

available to the royal palace of Queluz. (B) 

DAY 6 LISBON–AZARUJA–SEVILLE, SPAIN. (Sun.) 

On the way back to Spain, stop in Azaruja to visit a CORK 

FACTORY and learn about the many ways this material can be used. 

Then, continue to the vibrant capital of Andalusia, Seville. (B,D) 

DAY 7 SEVILLE. (Mon.) 



contribution to the discovery of the New World. Admire Maria Luisa Park, 

the Golden Tower on the Guadalquivir River, and the university that used 

to be the tobacco factory of Carmen fame. Also visit the magnificent 

CASA DE PILATOS, a mixture of Moorish and Roman architecture 

with a splendid collection of Roman sculptures. Then, stroll through 

the narrow lanes of the charming SANTA CRUZ QUARTER. For those 

interested, an optional extended guided visit to the cathedral is available, 

and tonight, for a truly Andalusian night out, reserve a seat at our optional 

Flamenco show. (B)

DAY 8 SEVILLE–TANGIER, MOROCCO. (Tue.) 

Through the sunny sherry wine region of Jerez to Algeciras. Board your 

FERRY and sail across the Strait of Gibraltar to Africa. Continue to 

Tangier, jumping-off point for the Moorish conquest of Spain and home 

town of legendary medieval traveler Ibn Batuta. Sightseeing with a Local 

Guide includes a spectacular panoramic drive to CAP SPARTEL. 

Marvel at the views and quench your thirst Bedouin-style with a glass 

of hot mint tea, accompanied by local biscuits. This evening, enjoy a 

lively Moroccan show after dinner at your hotel. (B,D) 

DAY 9 TANGIER–COSTA DEL SOL, SPAIN. (Wed.) 

Visit Tangier’s exciting and colorful GRAND SOCCO square and explore the 

narrow streets of the kasbah. Return by FERRY across the Strait and back 

in Spain, drive to your hotel in Torremolinos on the elegant Costa del Sol. (B) 

DAY 10 AT LEISURE ON THE COSTA DEL SOL. (Thu.) 

Today is your chance to join an optional excursion to the Rock of 

Gibraltar, in British hands since 1704. Later, enjoy the sandy beaches, 

and browse through the trendy boutiques. (B) 

DAY 11 COSTA DEL SOL–GRANADA. (Fri.) 

Into the mountains to history-steeped Granada. A guided walking tour 

features its main attraction, the ALHAMBRA COMPLEX. A fantasy of 

“lace in stone” surrounded by arabesque gardens and fountains, it 

affords superb views of the Old Quarter and Sacromonte, a mountain 

occupied by Gypsy cave dwellers. Also admire the magnificent WATER 

GARDENS OF THE GENERALIFE, the royal summer residence. This 

evening, a special dinner with wine and local specialties has been 

prepared for you at one of Granada’s fine restaurants. (B,D) 

DAY 12 GRANADA–TOLEDO–MADRID. (Sat.) 

The olive and orange groves of the rolling Andalusian hills and, later, the 

more barren landscapes of Don Quixote’s La Mancha unfold before your 

eyes on the way north to Toledo, spectacularly situated on a granite hill 

surrounded by a loop of the Tagus River. Your walking tour with a Local 

Guide features the Moorish bridge and visits to an early SYNAGOGUE, 

the 13th-century gothic CATHEDRAL, and the CHURCH OF SANTO 

TOMÉ with one of El Greco’s most famous paintings. Time to visit a 

DAMASCENE STEEL WORKSHOP before returning to Madrid. Tonight, 

enjoy a farewell dinner with wine at your hotel. (B,D) 



ADD BARCELONA WITH 

TOUR ZWE 16 DAYS 



AVE train from Madrid to 

Barcelona, transfers to/from train 




DAY 13 MADRID–BARCELONA. (Sun.) 

Travel by HIGH-SPEED AVE TRAIN (first class) to Barcelona. Your Local Host 


DAY 14 BARCELONA. (Mon.) 

Morning guided sightseeing includes visits to CASA BATLLÓ and the 

SAGRADA FAMILIA BASILICA. (B) 





Your hotel is the Catalonia Ramblas (SF). 


IBERIAN VACATION 


Fatima 

2 

Lisbon 

PORTUGAL 

Azaruja 

Serra da Estrela 

Andalusia 

Salamanca 

1 

SPAIN 

Avila 

Segovia 

Madrid 

Seville 2 


1 

Jerez 

Granada 

2 

Algeciras Costa del Sol 

1 

Gibraltar 

Tangier 


MOROCCO 

▼ 

2 1 

▼ 

Toledo 

La Mancha 

3 

Barcelona 

LOCAL FAVORITE WINE TASTING, FOLLOWED BY DINNER, AWAITS YOU AT 

SALAMANCA’S HACIENDA ZORITA, A DOMINICAN ESTATE DATING BACK TO 1366 

TOURS ZW AND ZWE DATES & PRICES 


ZW: 13 days from Madrid to Madrid 

ZWE: 16 days from Madrid to Barcelona 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Madrid* 

TOUR ZW 

End 

Madrid 

Land 

Only 

TOUR ZWE 

End Land 


0321 Tue 21 Mar 02 Apr 2409 05 Apr 3668 

0328 Tue 28 Mar 09 Apr 2459 12 Apr 3718 

0404 Tue 04 Apr 16 Apr 2459 19 Apr 3718 

0411 Tue 11 Apr 23 Apr 2459 26 Apr 3718 

0418 Tue 18 Apr 30 Apr 2459 03 May 3718 

0425 Tue 25 Apr 07 May 2459 10 May 3718 

0502 Tue 02 May 14 May 2459 17 May 3718 

0509 Tue 09 May 21 May 2459 24 May 3932 

0516 Tue 16 May 28 May 2459 31 May 3718 

0523 Tue 23 May 04 Jun 2459 07 Jun 3718 

0530 Tue 30 May 11 Jun 2459 14 Jun 3718 

0606 Tue 06 Jun 18 Jun 2509 21 Jun 3768 

0613 Tue 13 Jun 25 Jun 2509 28 Jun 3768 

0620 Tue 20 Jun 02 Jul 2509 05 Jul 3768 

0627 Tue 27 Jun 09 Jul 2459 12 Jul 3718 





Single room supplement: ZW $621; ZWE $957-$1167 


ZW $60; ZWE $105-$204 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Madrid* 

TOUR ZW 

End 

Madrid 

Land 

Only 

0704 Tue 04 Jul 16 Jul 2459 19 Jul 3718 

0711 Tue 11 Jul 23 Jul 2459 26 Jul 3718 

0718 Tue 18 Jul 30 Jul 2459 02 Aug 3718 

0725 Tue 25 Jul 06 Aug 2459 09 Aug 3718 

0801 Tue 01 Aug 13 Aug 2409 16 Aug 3668 

0808 Tue 08 Aug 20 Aug 2409 23 Aug 3668 

0815 Tue 15 Aug 27 Aug 2409 30 Aug 3881 

0822 Tue 22 Aug 03 Sep 2459 06 Sep 3718 

0829 Tue 29 Aug 10 Sep 2509 13 Sep 3768 

0905 Tue 05 Sep 17 Sep 2509 20 Sep 3768 

0912 Tue 12 Sep 24 Sep 2509 27 Sep 3768 

0919 Tue 19 Sep 01 Oct 2509 04 Oct 3768 

0926 Tue 26 Sep 08 Oct 2459 11 Oct 3718 

1003 Tue 03 Oct 15 Oct 2459 18 Oct 3931 

1010 Tue 10 Oct 22 Oct 2409 25 Oct 3668 




Extension ZWE: 



in triple $112 




TOUR ZWE 

End Land 



SPAIN, PORTUGAL & 

MOROCCO 17 DAYS 















and Jeronimos Monastery 

AZEITAO Visit a tile workshop 

SEVILLE Guided sightseeing, visit the Casa de Pilatos, and walk 

through the Santa Cruz quarter 

ALGECIRAS–TANGIER By ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar 

RABAT Guided sightseeing, visit Mohammed V Mausoleum and the 

Roman relics of Chellah 

CASABLANCA Enjoy lunch at Rick’s Café; guided panoramic 

drive; visit Hassan II Mosque 

MARRAKESH Guided sightseeing, visit Bahia Palace and the Saadian 

Tombs (if closed, visit Badia Palace instead) 

OUARZAZATE Visit Kasbah Taourirt; stay overnight in the area where 

the movie Lawrence of Arabia was made 

ERFOUD Enjoy a four-wheel drive to the sand dune of Erg Chebbi; 

have traditional mint tea 

ER RACHIDIA Stop in the Ziz Gorges 

FEZ Guided sightseeing, visit the Medina and Medersa Bou Inania 

TANGIER Orientation, board the ferry to Spain 

COSTA DEL SOL Stay two nights in the resort of Marbella 


Water Gardens of the Generalife; a special dinner at a local restaurant 

TOLEDO Guided walking tour, visit an early synagogue, the gothic 

cathedral, and the Santo Tomé Church with one of El Greco’s 

masterpieces; visit a Damascene steel workshop 

MADRID Guided sightseeing, visit the Prado Museum; farewell 

paella dinner at a local restaurant 

■ HOTELS LISBON Mundial (F), SEVILLE Sevilla Center (SF), 

RABAT Belere (F), MARRAKESH Mövenpick Mansour Eddahbi (SF), 

OUARZAZATE Le Berbere Palace (SF), ERFOUD Kasbah Chergui (SF), 

FEZ Barcelo Fes Medina (F), COSTA DEL SOL Amare Marbella Beach (D) 

at Marbella, GRANADA Saray (SF), MADRID AC Carlton (F) 

■ MEALS Full buffet breakfast (B) daily; 1 special lunch (L) with wine in 

Casablanca; 9 three-course dinners (D) with wine, including a welcome 

dinner in Lisbon and special dinners in Granada and Madrid 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; ferry; four-wheel drive in the 

desert; high-speed, first-class AVE train (Tour ZUE) 


■ FREE WI-FI available on your motorcoach (except in Morocco) and 

in most hotel lobbies 


■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Lisbon, Madrid, Barcelona 

■ ADD BARCELONA TO YOUR VACATION (Tour ZUE) 





142 

NOTE Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); 

responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler. For Gibraltar, a 

special visa is required; a UK or Schengen visa will not gain entrance. 

COURT OF LIONS IN THE ALHAMBRA, GRANADA

SPAIN, PORTUGAL & MOROCCO 


Lisbon 

2 PORTUGAL 

Azeitao 

▼ 

Andalusia 

El Escorial 

Madrid 2 

SPAIN Toledo 

▼ 

La Mancha 

Barcelona 

3 

Seville 2 

Atlantic Ocean Jerez 

1 Granada 

Algeciras 

2 

Costa del Sol 

Gibraltar 

Tangier 


▼ 

2 

Rabat 

Casablanca 

Marrakesh 

1 

Ouarzazate 

1 

Ziz Gorges 

Todra Gorge 

Dades Valley 

2 Fez 

1 

Middle Atlas Mountains 

MOROCCO 

Er Rachidia 

Erfoud 

Erg Chebbi 

LOCAL FAVORITE NO VISIT TO SPAIN IS COMPLETE WITHOUT 

EXPERIENCING THE COUNTRY’S WORLD-FAMOUS PAELLA WITH WINE AT A 

LOCAL RESTAURANT 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN LISBON, PORTUGAL. (Fri.) 









the popular quarter of the seamen and Fado singers. Drive along the 

grand Avenida da Liberdade up to Pombal Square. Stop for pictures of 

Belem Tower, guarding the mouth of the Tagus, and the Monument to 

the Discoverers. Also visit JERONIMOS MONASTERY with the tomb 

of Vasco da Gama. An exciting optional excursion to the royal palace of 

Queluz is available, as well as dinner at a typical taverna with Fado-style 

entertainment. (B) 

DAY 3 LISBON–AZEITAO–SEVILLE, SPAIN. (Sun.) 

In Azeitao, visit a traditional TILE WORKSHOP. Next, enter Spain and 

reach the vibrant capital of Andalusia, Seville. (B,D) 

DAY 4 SEVILLE. (Mon.) 



contribution to the discovery of the New World. Admire Maria Luisa 

Park, the Golden Tower on the Guadalquivir River, and the university 

that used to be the tobacco factory of Carmen fame. Also visit the 

magnificent CASA DE PILATOS, a mixture of Moorish and Roman 

architecture with a splendid collection of Roman sculptures. Then, stroll 

through the narrow lanes of the charming SANTA CRUZ QUARTER. For 

those interested, an optional extended guided visit to the cathedral is 

available. Tonight, for a truly Andalusian night out, reserve a seat at our 

optional Flamenco show. (B) 

DAY 5 SEVILLE–ALGECIRAS–RABAT, MOROCCO. (Tue.) 

Travel through the sherry wine region of Jerez to Algeciras and enjoy 

a FERRY RIDE across the Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco. Follow North 

Africa’s infamous Barbary Coast to Rabat, once a lair of the corsairs and 

now the country’s capital. (B,D) 

DADES VALLEY 

DAY 6 RABAT–CASABLANCA–MARRAKESH. (Wed.) 

Sightseeing with a Local Guide focuses on the massive medieval 

battlements, the Royal Palace, MAUSOLEUM OF MOHAMMED V, 

Hassan Tower, and the Kasbah of Oudaias. Also visit the fine ROMAN 

RELICS OF CHELLAH. Continue to Casablanca, Morocco’s modern 

seaport. A special lunch has been prepared at Rick’s Café Américain, 

famous from the movie Casablanca with Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid 

Bergman, and the song As Time Goes By. Your guided panoramic drive 

features a visit to the HASSAN II MOSQUE, a splendid monument 

designed to mark the end of the century. Evening arrival in Marrakesh, 

beautifully situated in an oasis. (B,L,D) 

DAY 7 MARRAKESH. (Thu.) 

Follow your Local Guide and visit BAHIA PALACE, the 16th-century 

SAADIAN TOMBS (if closed, visit the BADIA PALACE instead), and to 

Djemaa El-Fna, the vibrant town center dominated by the 222-foothigh 

Koutoubia Minaret. In the evening, an exciting optional excursion 

is available. (B) 


DAY 8 MARRAKESH–OUARZAZATE. (Fri.) 

Today, travel to Morocco’s Hollywood, Ouarzazate, deep in the desert 

and immortalized through movies like Lawrence of Arabia and Star Wars. 

Later, visit KASBAH TAOURIRT. (B,D) 

DAY 9 OUARZAZATE–ERFOUD. (Sat.) 

A fascinating drive through the desert via the Dades Valley with its oases 

filled with olives, dates, and figs. Then, head through Morocco’s Grand 

Canyon, Todra Gorge, to Erfoud in the heart of the Sahara. A special 

treat awaits you: enjoy a spectacular FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE to the 

sand dune of Erg Chebbi. Admire the unforgettable and romantic sunset 

and sip the traditional mint tea before heading back to your hotel to 

savor a traditional Moroccan dinner. (B,D) 

DAY 10 ERFOUD–ER RACHIDIA–FEZ. (Sun.) 

Enjoy your last views of the desert and turn northwards. Stop in Er 

Rachidia, originally built as a French settlement, and travel via the Ziz 

Gorges and the Middle Atlas mountains to Fez. Blessed with an ample 

supply of water and strategically situated, Fez became the capital of 

Morocco when the country shook off foreign rule under Berber King Idris 

in the 8th century. To this day, Fez has remained Morocco’s spiritual and 

artistic center. Tonight, why not sign up for an optional folklore dinner? (B) 

DAY 11 FEZ. (Mon.) 

See the magnificent entrance to the Royal Palace, drive through the 

Mellah, the old Jewish quarter, and travel on to Bab Bou Jeloud, the 

traditional entrance to Old Fez. Your Local Guide also leads you through 

labyrinthine MEDINA and MEDERSA BOU INANIA. (B,D) 

LOCAL FAVORITE KEEP AN EYE OPEN FOR BERGMAN AND 

BOGART AS YOU SAVOR A SPECIAL LUNCH AT CASABLANCA’S 

ICONIC RICK’S CAFÉ AMÉRICAIN 

DAY 12 FEZ–TANGIER–COSTA DEL SOL, SPAIN. (Tue.) 

Arrive in Tangier, jumping-off point for the Moorish conquest of Spain, and 

enjoy an orientation of this busy seaport. Board the FERRY for the trip 

back across the Strait to Europe. Continue to the elegant Costa del Sol, 

where you will stay for two nights. (B) 

DAY 13 COSTA DEL SOL. (Wed.) 

Today is your chance to join an optional excursion to the Rock of 

Gibraltar, in British hands since 1704. Later, enjoy the sandy beaches 

and browse through the trendy boutiques. Tonight, why not try out local 

specialties at one of the lively restaurants? (B) 

DAY 14 COSTA DEL SOL–GRANADA. (Thu.) 

Leave the Mediterranean coast and arrive in Granada. A guided walking 

tour features a visit to the ALHAMBRA COMPLEX, a fantasy of “lace in 

stone” surrounded by arabesque gardens and fountains, with superb 

views of the Old Quarter and Sacromonte. Also visit the WATER 

GARDENS OF THE GENERALIFE. This evening, enjoy dinner with wine 

at a local restaurant. (B,D) 

LOCAL FAVORITE GO FOUR-WHEELING ON AN EXHILARATING 

DRIVE TO ERG CHEBBI, A VIRTUAL SEA OF SAND DUNES IN MOROCCO 

DAY 15 GRANADA–TOLEDO–MADRID. (Fri.) 

Drive via Don Quixote’s La Mancha to Toledo, where a Local Guide takes 

you to the Moorish bridge, an early SYNAGOGUE, the CATHEDRAL, and 

the CHURCH OF SANTO TOMÉ with one of El Greco’s most famous 

paintings. Visit a DAMASCENE STEEL WORKSHOP before arriving in 

Madrid. (B) 

DAY 16 MADRID. (Sat.) 

Morning guided sightseeing features the Puerta del Sol, Plaza de 

España with its monument to Cervantes, the Parliament, and more. The 

highlight is a visit to the PRADO MUSEUM. An optional excursion to El 

Escorial is available, and tonight, a special paella farewell dinner with 

wine awaits you at a local restaurant as a proper way to say adios to 

Spain! (B,D) 



MONUMENT TO CERVANTES, MADRID 

144

BAB BOU JELOUD GATE, FEZ 

ADD BARCELONA WITH 

TOUR ZUE 20 DAYS 



AVE train from Madrid to 

Barcelona, transfers to/from train 




DAY 17 MADRID–BARCELONA. (Sun.) 

Travel by HIGH-SPEED AVE TRAIN (first class) to Barcelona. Your Local Host 


DAY 18 BARCELONA. (Mon.) 

Morning guided sightseeing includes visits to CASA BATLLÓ and the 

SAGRADA FAMILIA BASILICA. (B) 





Your hotel is the Catalonia Ramblas (SF). 


TOURS ZU AND ZUE DATES & PRICES 


ZU: 17 days from Lisbon to Madrid 

ZUE: 20 days from Lisbon to Barcelona 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Lisbon* 

TOUR ZU 

End 

Madrid 

0407 Fri 07 Apr 23 Apr 3229 26 Apr 4488 

0414 Fri 14 Apr 30 Apr 3259 03 May 4518 

0421 Fri 21 Apr 07 May 3259 10 May 4518 

0428 Fri 28 Apr 14 May 3259 17 May 4518 

0505 Fri 05 May 21 May 3259 24 May 4732 

0512 Fri 12 May 28 May 3259 31 May 4518 

0519 Fri 19 May 04 Jun 3259 07 Jun 4518 

0526 Fri 26 May 11 Jun 3259 14 Jun 4518 

0602 Fri 02 Jun 18 Jun 3259 21 Jun 4518 

0609 Fri 09 Jun 25 Jun 3259 28 Jun 4518 

0616 Fri 16 Jun 02 Jul 3259 05 Jul 4518 

0623 Fri 23 Jun 09 Jul 3259 12 Jul 4518 

0630 Fri 30 Jun 16 Jul 3259 19 Jul 4518 

0707 Fri 07 Jul 23 Jul 3259 26 Jul 4518 

0714 Fri 14 Jul 30 Jul 3259 02 Aug 4518 




and Europe. 



ZU $777; ZUE $1113-$1323 


ZU $70; ZUE $115-$214 

Land 

Only 

TOUR ZUE 

End Land 


Departure 

Number 

Start 

Lisbon* 

TOUR ZU 

End 

Madrid 

Land 

Only 

0721 Fri 21 Jul 06 Aug 3259 09 Aug 4518 

0728 Fri 28 Jul 13 Aug 3229 16 Aug 4488 

0804 Fri 04 Aug 20 Aug 3229 23 Aug 4488 

0811 Fri 11 Aug 27 Aug 3229 30 Aug 4701 

0818 Fri 18 Aug 03 Sep 3259 06 Sep 4518 

0825 Fri 25 Aug 10 Sep 3259 13 Sep 4518 


0908 Fri 08 Sep 24 Sep 3329 27 Sep 4588 

0915 Fri 15 Sep 01 Oct 3329 04 Oct 4588 

0922 Fri 22 Sep 08 Oct 3329 11 Oct 4588 

0929 Fri 29 Sep 15 Oct 3259 18 Oct 4731 

1006 Fri 06 Oct 22 Oct 3259 25 Oct 4518 

1013 Fri 13 Oct 29 Oct 3259 01 Nov 4732 

1020 Fri 20 Oct 05 Nov 3229 08 Nov 4488 







Extension ZUE: 







TOUR ZUE 

End Land 



SPLENDORS OF ITALY 7 DAYS 






TAKE A BREAK 


On the Go 






146 



MILAN Special welcome and farewell dinners at a local restaurant; 

guided walking tour, visit the Sforzesco Castle grounds and museum, 

and admire Duomo Square and the Galleria 

MILAN-VENICE-MILAN By high-speed train (first class) 

VENICE Private water-taxi through the Grand Canal; guided 

walking tour, visit St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doges’ Palace and 

the Bridge of Sighs; glassblower’s demonstration 

TURIN Orientation drive, admire the Mole Antonelliana, walk through 

the historic center to the cathedral that houses the Holy Shroud; 

enjoy lunch at Eataly; visit the Basilica of Superga 

MILAN-FLORENCE-MILAN By high-speed train (first class) 

FLORENCE Guided walking tour, visit the Academy of Fine Arts to see 

Michelangelo’s David; admire the Duomo, the Baptistry and Giotto’s Bell 

Tower, visit Signoria Square; enjoy lunch at Finisterrae restaurant 

■ HOTEL MILAN Hilton Milan (SF) 

■ MEALS Full buffet breakfast (B) daily; 2 special lunches (L) in Turin 

and Florence; 2 three-course dinners (D) with wine: special welcome 

and farewell dinners in Milan 

■ TRANSPORTATION High-speed, first-class train; motorcoach, 

mini-buses may be used 


■ FREE WI-FI on your motorcoach cannot be guaranteed; available in 

most hotel lobbies 


■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Milan, Rome 

■ ADD ROME TO YOUR VACATION (Tour LOE) with Monograms 






LOCAL FAVORITE IN TURIN, STOP AT EATALY, THE LARGEST ITALIAN 

MARKETPLACE IN THE WORLD, WHERE OUR SPECIAL VOUCHER LETS YOU 

SELECT THE LUNCH OF YOUR CHOICE 

FLORENCE 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN MILAN, ITALY. (Sat.) 

Welcome to Milan! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling 

companions and leave the hotel for a special welcome dinner with wine 

at a local restaurant. (D) 

DAY 2 MILAN. (Sun.) 

In the morning, enjoy a walking tour with a Local Guide. Start with a 

visit to the SFORZESCO CASTLE GROUNDS and MUSEUM. Then, 

visit DUOMO SQUARE with its magnificent gothic Duomo, the glassdomed 

GALLERIA, and admire the famous La Scala Opera House. This 

afternoon, you may wish to join an optional excursion to nearby Lake 

Como for a relaxing boat cruise. (B) 

DAY 3 MILAN. EXCURSION TO VENICE. (Mon.) 

Board the HIGH-SPEED TRAIN and arrive in Venice, where you 

will enjoy a VIP entrance: PRIVATE WATER-TAXIS will transfer 

you to ST. MARK’S SQUARE. Meet your Local Guide for a walking 

tour through the city of romantics: visit ST. MARK’S BASILICA, 

DOGES’ PALACE and the BRIDGE OF SIGHS. Then, watch a 

skilled GLASSBLOWER fashion delicate objects in an age-old 

traditional manner. Time at leisure; an optional gondola ride is 

available before returning by private water taxis, this time sailing 

through the GRAND CANAL to the railway station for your train 

ride back to Milan. (B) 

DAY 4 MILAN. EXCURSION TO TURIN. (Tue.) 

A comfortable journey this morning takes you to Turin, capital 

of Piedmont and birthplace of the Fiat car. Enjoy an orientation 

drive and admire the Mole Antonelliana, symbol of Turin, and walk 

through the historic center to the cathedral that houses the Holy 

Shroud. Time to explore on your own before heading for EATALY, 

the first of its kind, where your voucher allows you to choose lunch. 

Before returning to Milan, visit the amazing 18th-century BASILICA 

OF SUPERGA, spectacularly located on a hill. The basilica houses 

the tombs of many princes and kings of the House of Savoy. (B,L) 

DAY 5 MILAN. EXCURSION TO FLORENCE. (Wed.) 

Board the HIGH-SPEED TRAIN and arrive in Florence. Follow your 

Local Guide for a walking tour through the historic center. Visit the 

ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS to admire Michelangelo’s David, see the 

Duomo, the Baptistry with the “Gate of Paradise,” and Giotto’s Bell 

Tower, visit sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE, and end at SANTA 

CROCE SQUARE, where a special lunch with pizza, wine, and, of

SPLENDORS OF ITALY 

7 DAYS ITALY 

Como 

Turin 

6 

Milan 

Venice 

Adriatic Sea 

Florence 

ITALY 

Tyrrhenian Sea 

3 Rome 

MILAN'S GALLERIA 

course, gelato awaits you at Finisterrae restaurant. Time to shop for 

leather and gold, for which the city is famous, before transferring to the 

railway station to return to Milan. (B,L) 

DAY 6 MILAN. (Thu.) 

A full day at leisure to explore the city at your own pace. This evening, a 

special farewell dinner has been prepared for you at a local restaurant, 

the proper way to say arrivederci, Italia. (B,D) 

DAY 7 MILAN. (Fri.) 


ADD ROME WITH 

FROM $906US 

TOUR LOE 10 DAYS 

LOCAL FAVORITE GET A VIP ENTRANCE INTO VENICE, WHERE 

A PRIVATE WATER-TAXI WILL DELIVER YOU TO ST. MARK'S SQUARE 


vacation includes travel by 

high-speed train from Milan to 

Rome, transfers to/from train 




DAY 7 MILAN–ROME. (Fri.) 

Travel by HIGH-SPEED TRAIN (first class) to Rome. Time to relax or to 

begin exploring the “Eternal City.” Your Local Host is on hand to help you 

create lasting memories. (B) 


Morning guided sightseeing, including headset, features visits to 

the VATICAN MUSEUMS, the SISTINE CHAPEL with Michelangelo’s 

famous ceiling paintings and The Last Judgment, monumental 

ST. PETER’S SQUARE and BASILICA, the COLOSSEUM, and the 

ROMAN FORUM. (B) 



DAY 10 ROME. (Mon.) 

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning (B) 

Your hotel is the NH Collection Giustiniano (F). 

TOURS LO AND LOE DATES & PRICES 


LO: 7 days from Milan to Milan 

LOE: 10 days from Milan to Rome 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Milan* 

TOUR LO 

End 

Milan 

Land 

Only 

TOUR LOE 

End 

Rome 

Land 

Only 

0506 Sat 06 May 12 May 1949 15 May 3005 

0513 Sat 13 May 19 May 1999 22 May 3055 

0520 Sat 20 May 26 May 1999 29 May 3055 

0527 Sat 27 May 02 Jun 1999 05 Jun 3055 

0603 Sat 03 Jun 09 Jun 1999 12 Jun 3055 

0610 Sat 10 Jun 16 Jun 1999 19 Jun 3055 

0617 Sat 17 Jun 23 Jun 1999 26 Jun 3055 

0624 Sat 24 Jun 30 Jun 1999 03 Jul 3055 


0708 Sat 08 Jul 14 Jul 1999 17 Jul 2905 

0715 Sat 15 Jul 21 Jul 1999 24 Jul 2905 





Single room supplement: LO $493; LOE $685-$739 


LO $120; LOE $132-$162 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Milan* 

TOUR LO 

End 

Milan 

Land 

Only 

0722 Sat 22 Jul 28 Jul 1999 31 Jul 2905 

0729 Sat 29 Jul 04 Aug 1999 07 Aug 2905 

0805 Sat 05 Aug 11 Aug 1999 14 Aug 2905 

0812 Sat 12 Aug 18 Aug 1999 21 Aug 2905 

0819 Sat 19 Aug 25 Aug 1999 28 Aug 2905 


0902 Sat 02 Sep 08 Sep 1999 11 Sep 3055 

0909 Sat 09 Sep 15 Sep 1999 18 Sep 3055 

0916 Sat 16 Sep 22 Sep 1999 25 Sep 3055 

0923 Sat 23 Sep 29 Sep 1999 02 Oct 3055 

0930 Sat 30 Sep 06 Oct 1949 09 Oct 3005 

Extra nights per person in Milan: 


in triple $101 

Extension LOE: 







TOUR LOE 

End 

Rome 

Land 

Only 


NORTHERN ITALY’S 

HIGHLIGHTS & CINQUE 

TERRE 10 DAYS 














MILAN Special welcome and farewell dinners at a local restaurant; 

guided walking tour, visit the Sforzesco Castle grounds and museum, 

and admire Duomo Square and the Galleria 

BUSSETO See the birthplace of Verdi; 

a local caseificio 

PARMA Guided sightseeing 

MODENA 

MARANELLO 

LUCCA Orientation 

Balsamic vinegar tasting 

Visit the Ferrari Museum 

parmesan cheese tasting at 

CINQUE TERRE By boat (weather permitting) with a Local Guide and 

by train 

RAPALLO Boat cruise to Portofino 

GABIANO 

Wine tasting and lunch 

TURIN Guided sightseeing, admire the Mole Antonelliana, walk through 

the historic center, and visit the cathedral that houses the Holy Shroud 

VERCELLI 

Visit a rice factory and enjoy a risotto lunch 

■ HOTELS MILAN MGallery LaGare Milano Centrale (SF), PARMA 

Starhotels du Parc (SF), LUCCA Grand Hotel Guinigi (F), RAPALLO 

Grand Hotel Bristol (F), TURIN Starhotels Majestic (F) 

■ MEALS Full buffet breakfast (B) daily; 2 special lunches (L) with wine 

in Gabiano and Vercelli; 2 three-course dinners (D) with wine: special 

welcome and farewell dinners in Milan 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; boat and train ride at Cinque 

Terre; boat ride to Portofino 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Milan, Lake Maggiore 

■ ADD LAKE MAGGIORE TO YOUR VACATION (Tour LVE) with 






LOCAL FAVORITE VISIT THE FERRARI MUSEUM IN MARANELLO 

LOCAL FAVORITE PASS THROUGH PEACEFUL VINEYARDS TO CASTELLO 

DI GABIANO, WHICH DATES BACK TO 1124, AND ENJOY A TASTING OF THEIR 

EXCELLENT WINES, FOLLOWED BY LUNCH 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN MILAN, ITALY. (Fri.) 

Welcome to Milan! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling 

companions and leave the hotel for a special welcome dinner with wine 

at Calafuria Unione restaurant. (D) 

DAY 2 MILAN–BUSSETO–PARMA. (Sat.) 

In the morning, enjoy a walking tour with a Local Guide. Start with 

a visit to the SFORZESCO CASTLE GROUNDS and MUSEUM. 

Then, visit DUOMO SQUARE with its magnificent gothic Duomo, the 

glass-domed GALLERIA, and admire the famous La Scala Opera 

House. Stop at Busseto to see Giuseppe Verdi’s birthplace, and 

on your way to Parma, world-famous for its ham and parmesan 

cheese, stop for a PARMESAN CHEESE TASTING at a local 

caseificio. Later, for food lovers, an optional excursion to an original 

ham factory is available. (B) 

DAY 3 PARMA. EXCURSION TO MODENA & MARANELLO. (Sun.) 

Your guided sightseeing will focus on the Romanesque cathedral, the 

bell tower, and the octagonal baptistry, made of pink Verona marble. 

Next, enjoy a BALSAMIC VINEGAR TASTING near Modena, and 

learn all about this typical Italian product. Continue to nearby Maranello, 

birthplace of the Ferrari automobile, for an exciting visit to the 

FERRARI MUSEUM. Balance of the day at leisure. (B) 

DAY 4 PARMA–LUCCA. (Mon.) 

In Lucca, enjoy a walk through this quaint medieval town with its 

ramparts, and spend time in its pretty center. To enhance your stay, 

an optional dinner outing to an agriturismo is available to try out 

Tuscan specialties. (B) 

DAY 5 LUCCA–CINQUE TERRE–RAPALLO. (Tue.) 

A scenic day! Drive to La Spezia on the Mediterranean Coast for your 

exciting excursion to CINQUE TERRE, a UNESCO World Heritage 

Site, including a BOAT RIDE (weather permitting) with a Local Guide. 

The name dates back to the 15th century and is derived from five 

medieval little villages standing on stony spurs along five miles of 

the rocky coastline: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and 

Monterosso. From here, enjoy a TRAIN RIDE to the beautiful seaside 

resort of Rapallo. (B) 

DAY 6 RAPALLO. EXCURSION TO PORTOFINO. (Wed.) 

Today’s highlight is a BOAT CRUISE to nearby Portofino, a small fishing 

village with brightly colored houses that became home to the “rich and 

famous.” Later, back in Rapallo, time to relax and to browse through the 

attractive little shops. (B) 

148

NORTHERN ITALY’S HIGHLIGHTS 

& CINQUE TERRE 10 DAYS 

ITALY 

Lake Maggiore 3 

PORTOFINO 

Turin 2 

Vercelli 

Gabiano 

Portofino 

1 1 

Milan 

ITALY 

▼ 

Busseto 

Rapallo 

2 

Monterosso 

Cinque Terre 

Parma 

2 

Modena 

Maranello 


La Spezia 

1 Lucca 

LOCAL FAVORITE VISIT A LOCAL CASEIFICIO TO LEARN HOW 

PARMESAN IS PRODUCED AND TO TASTE THIS WORLD-FAMOUS CHEESE 

DAY 7 RAPALLO–GABIANO–TURIN. (Thu.) 

Enter the Langhe area and drive through the vineyards to Gabiano, 

where a WINE TASTING, followed by lunch, awaits you at Castello di 

Gabiano before continuing to Turin, capital of Piedmont and birthplace 

of the Fiat automobile. This evening you may wish to try out one of 

Turin’s restaurants. (B,L) 

DAY 8 TURIN. (Fri.) 

During your sightseeing with a Local Guide, admire the amazing 

548-foot-high Mole Antonelliana, symbol of Turin, and walk through the 

historic center to visit the CATHEDRAL that houses the Holy Shroud. (B) 

DAY 9 TURIN–VERCELLI–MILAN. (Sat.) 

Stop in Vercelli to visit an original RICE FACTORY, and enjoy a risotto 

lunch before returning to Milan. This evening, a special farewell dinner 

with wine awaits you at a local restaurant to celebrate the success of 

your Italian vacation. (B,L,D) 



ADD LAKE MAGGIORE WITH 


TOUR LVE 13 DAYS 


vacation includes transfer from Milan 

to Stresa on Lake Maggiore, 

3 overnights, guided sightseeing, and 


DAY 10 MILAN–LAKE MAGGIORE. (Sun.) 

Transfer to your hotel in Stresa on Lake Maggiore. Your Local Host can 

help you make the most of your stay. (B) 

DAY 11 LAKE MAGGIORE. (Mon.) 

Morning guided sightseeing includes a boat ride to ISOLA BELLA for a 

visit to its opulent PALACE and GARDENS. (B) 

DAY 12 LAKE MAGGIORE. (Tue.) 


DAY 13 LAKE MAGGIORE. (Wed.) 


Milan Malpensa). (B) 

Your hotel is the Grand Hotel Bristol (SF) at Stresa; rooms include lake view. 

TOURS LV AND LVE DATES & PRICES 


LV: 10 days from Milan to Milan 

LVE: 13 days from Milan to Stresa, Lake Maggiore 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Milan* 

TOUR LV 

End 

Milan 

Land 

Only 

TOUR LVE 

End 

Stresa 

Land 

Only 

0421 Fri 21 Apr 30 Apr 2469 03 May 3387 

0428 Fri 28 Apr 07 May 2499 10 May 3417 

0505 Fri 05 May 14 May 2499 17 May 3417 

0512 Fri 12 May 21 May 2499 24 May 3417 

0519 Fri 19 May 28 May 2499 31 May 3417 

0526 Fri 26 May 04 Jun 2499 07 Jun 3417 

0602 Fri 02 Jun 11 Jun 2499 14 Jun 3417 

0609 Fri 09 Jun 18 Jun 2499 21 Jun 3417 

0616 Fri 16 Jun 25 Jun 2499 28 Jun 3417 

0623 Fri 23 Jun 02 Jul 2499 05 Jul 3417 

0630 Fri 30 Jun 09 Jul 2499 12 Jul 3417 

0707 Fri 07 Jul 16 Jul 2499 19 Jul 3417 

0714 Fri 14 Jul 23 Jul 2499 26 Jul 3417 





Single room supplement: LV $448; LVE $631 

Triple room reduction per person: LV $85; LVE $145 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Milan* 

TOUR LV 

End 

Milan 

Land 

Only 




PORTOFINO 

TOUR LVE 

End 

Stresa 

0721 Fri 21 Jul 30 Jul 2499 02 Aug 3417 

0728 Fri 28 Jul 06 Aug 2469 09 Aug 3387 

0804 Fri 04 Aug 13 Aug 2469 16 Aug 3387 

0811 Fri 11 Aug 20 Aug 2469 23 Aug 3387 

0818 Fri 18 Aug 27 Aug 2469 30 Aug 3387 

0825 Fri 25 Aug 03 Sep 2599 06 Sep 3517 


0908 Fri 08 Sep 17 Sep 2599 20 Sep 3517 

0915 Fri 15 Sep 24 Sep 2599 27 Sep 3517 


0929 Fri 29 Sep 08 Oct 2469 11 Oct 3387 

1006 Fri 06 Oct 15 Oct 2469 18 Oct 3387 




Extension LVE: 

Extra nights per person in Lake Maggiore: 


Land 

Only 


GEMS OF UMBRIA & 

TUSCANY 9 DAYS 






TAKE A BREAK 







150 



ROME Special welcome and farewell dinners at a local restaurant; 

orientation 

NARNI Visit the Convent of San Domenico; 

demonstration with a chef, followed by lunch 

homemade pasta 

SPOLETO Guided walking tour, visit Piazza del Duomo; dinner with 

wine at a local restaurant 

SPELLO 

Olive oil tasting 

ASSISI Visit St. Clare’s Church and St. Francis’ Basilica 

PERUGIA Guided walking tour, visit Piazza IV Novembre; 

Perugina Baci chocolate factory 

visit the 

CORTONA Orientation of the town made famous by the movie Under 

the Tuscan Sun 

SIENA Guided walking tour, visit the Piazza del Campo 

VOLTERRA Orientation 

SAN GIMIGNANO Orientation 

PIENZA Visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site 

MONTALCINO 

Brunello wine tasting and lunch 

ORVIETO Visit the Etruscan underground Labirinto; dinner with wine 

at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the cathedral 

■ HOTELS ROME Starhotels Michelangelo (SF), SPOLETO San 

Luca (F), SAN MARTINO IN CAMPO Alla Posta dei Donini (SF), SIENA 

NH Siena (F), ORVIETO Aquila Bianca (F) or Grand Hotel Italia (F), 

ROME Ludovisi Palace (F) 

■ MEALS Full buffet breakfast (B) daily; 2 special lunches (L) with 

wine in Narni and Montalcino; 5 three-course dinners (D) with wine, 

including special dinners in Rome, Spoleto, and Orvieto 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; high-speed, first-class 

train (Tour LTE) 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Rome, Sorrento 

■ ADD SORRENTO TO YOUR VACATION (Tour LTE) with 






LOCAL FAVORITE IN THE STUNNING TUSCAN HILLS OF 

MONTALCINO, ATTEND A BRUNELLO WINE TASTING, FOLLOWED BY A 

LUNCH OF LOCAL SPECIALTIES 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN ROME, ITALY. (Sat.) 

Welcome to Rome! At 5 pm, join your Tour Director and traveling 

companions, and leave the hotel for a special welcome dinner with wine 

at one of Rome’s lively restaurants. (D) 

DAY 2 ROME–NARNI–SPOLETO. (Sun.) 

Your discovery of the green province of Umbria, made famous by the 

movie My House in Umbria with unforgettable Maggie Smith, starts in 

the hilltop town of Narni, almost 800 feet high. Narni is the town that 

is said to have been the inspiration for the Chronicles of Narnia. Enjoy 

a guided visit of the CONVENT OF SAN DOMENICO basement, and 

see a cell where prisoners of the Inquisition wrote graffiti on the walls. 

Then, a true highlight: learn the art of homemade Manfricolo pasta 

from a chef during a PASTA DEMONSTRATION, and, of course, enjoy 

lunch afterwards. Next is Spoleto, a former Roman city and capital of 

an important Lombard duchy from the 6th to the 8th centuries. During 

your walking tour with a Local Guide, take pictures of La Rocca, the 

former papal fortress that was used as a high-security prison until 1982; 

admire the Ponte delle Torri, erected on the foundations of a Roman 

aqueduct; and visit PIAZZA DEL DUOMO. This evening, a special 

dinner with wine awaits you at Vecchio Camino restaurant. (B,L,D) 

DAY 3 SPOLETO–FRANTOIO DI SPELLO–ASSISI–SAN MARTINO IN 

CAMPO. (Mon.) 

Enjoy an OLIVE OIL TASTING at an authentic oil mill at Frantoio 

di Spello. Continue to Assisi and start your guided walking tour with 

visits to ST. CLARE’S CHURCH and ST. FRANCIS’ BASILICA, the 

hub of a religious order devoted to the ideals of humility, forgiveness, 

simplicity, and love for all God’s creatures. Arrive at your hotel in San 

Martino in Campo. (B,D) 

DAY 4 SAN MARTINO IN CAMPO. EXCURSION TO PERUGIA. (Tue.) 

A short drive brings you to Perugia, capital of Umbria and an 

important university town. A guided walking tour features the PIAZZA 

IV NOVEMBRE, one of the grandest squares in Italy, graced by the 

Fontana Maggiore (Great Fountain). Admire the gothic cathedral,

the Galleria Nazionale dell’Umbria, and Perugia’s stunning medieval 

municipal palace. Then, a special treat: visit the original PERUGINA 

BACI CHOCOLATE FACTORY, and taste Italy’s most delectable candy. 

An optional dinner outing to Deruta is available. (B) 

DAY 5 SAN MARTINO IN CAMPO–CORTONA–SIENA. (Wed.) 

Enter Tuscany and stop in the town of Cortona, made famous by the 

movie Under the Tuscan Sun. Arrive in Siena, and follow your Local 

Guide on a walk through ancient, narrow lanes to PIAZZA DEL CAMPO. 

Hear about the biannual Palio, Siena’s spectacular medieval-style 

horse race that is held on this square. This evening, an optional dinner 

excursion to Monteriggioni is available. (B) 

DAY 6 SIENA. EXCURSION TO VOLTERRA & SAN GIMIGNANO. (Thu.) 

A scenic day starts with a visit to the town of Volterra, a former important 

Etruscan center and an important location in the famous Twilight series. 

Next is hilltop San Gimignano, the most picturesque of Italy’s perfectly 

preserved medieval towns with its tower houses and encircling walls. 

Return to Siena. (B) 

GEMS OF UMBRIA & TUSCANY 

9 DAYS ITALY 

Volterra 

San Gimignano 

▼ 

Tyrrhenian 

Sea 

Tuscany 

Cortona 

Monteriggioni 

San Martino 

in Campo 

Adriatic Sea 

Perugia 

2 2 

Siena 

Deruta Assisi 

Asciano Pienza 

Frantoio di Spello 

Montalcino 

Umbria 

1 Spoleto 

1 

Orvieto 

▼ 

Narni 

1 1 Rome 

ITALY 

DAY 7 SIENA–PIENZA–MONTALCINO–ORVIETO. (Fri.) 

Famous for pecorino cheese, Pienza has been listed as a UNESCO 

World Heritage Site, thanks to a member of the Piccolomini family 

who became Pope Pius II in the 15th century and redesigned 

the town in perfect renaissance style. Continue to Montalcino, 

beautifully located in the Tuscan Hills, and enjoy a Brunello 

WINE TASTING, followed by lunch with local specialties. Next, on 

to Orvieto, perched high atop a volcanic rock, where a unique visit 

to the ETRUSCAN UNDERGROUND Labirinto (labyrinth) awaits you. 

This evening, an exclusive dinner has been prepared for you by 

famous Italian chef Maurizio. (B,L,D) 

DAY 8 ORVIETO–ROME. (Sat.) 

Hear the history of this fascinating town from your Local Guide during a 

pleasant walk through the narrow lanes and visit the CATHEDRAL with its 

San Brizio Chapel. Return to the “Eternal City” for a drive past Rome’s main 

highlights, and this evening, a special farewell dinner with wine and opera 

entertainment at Tanagra restaurant awaits you to celebrate the success of 

your vacation in Umbria and Tuscany. (B,D) 




TOUR LTE 12 DAYS 




high-speed train from Rome to 

Naples, transfers to/from train 





Travel by HIGH-SPEED TRAIN (first-class) to Naples, then transfer to 

beautiful Sorrento. Your Local Host can help you make the most of your 

stay. (B) 


Morning guided walking tour through the OLD TOWN. Take pictures of 

Mount Vesuvius and visit the CLOISTER of St. Francis Church before 

tasting locally produced LIMONCELLO. (B) 





Naples). (B) 


Sorrento 3 

Naples 

LOCAL FAVORITE LEARN ABOUT THE HISTORY AND PRODUCTION 

PROCESS OF OLIVE OIL, THEN PARTICIPATE IN A TASTING AT AN AUTHENTIC 

OIL MILL AT FRANTOIO DI SPELLO 

TOURS LT AND LTE DATES & PRICES 


LT: 9 days from Rome to Rome 

LTE: 12 days from Rome to Sorrento 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Rome* 

TOUR LT 

End 

Rome 

0422 Sat 22 Apr 30 Apr 2389 03 May 3229 

0429 Sat 29 Apr 07 May 2399 10 May 3255 

0506 Sat 06 May 14 May 2399 17 May 3330 

0513 Sat 13 May 21 May 2399 24 May 3280 

0520 Sat 20 May 28 May 2399 31 May 3255 

0527 Sat 27 May 04 Jun 2399 07 Jun 3280 

0603 Sat 03 Jun 11 Jun 2399 14 Jun 3255 

0610 Sat 10 Jun 18 Jun 2399 21 Jun 3255 

0617 Sat 17 Jun 25 Jun 2399 28 Jun 3255 

0624 Sat 24 Jun 02 Jul 2399 05 Jul 3255 


0708 Sat 08 Jul 16 Jul 2399 19 Jul 3255 






LT $406; LTE $665-$757 


LT $49; LTE $143-$184 

Land 

Only 

TOUR LTE 

End Land 

Sorrento Only 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Rome* 

TOUR LT 

End 

Rome 

Land 

Only 

0715 Sat 15 Jul 23 Jul 2399 26 Jul 3255 

0722 Sat 22 Jul 30 Jul 2349 02 Aug 3205 

0729 Sat 29 Jul 06 Aug 2349 09 Aug 3205 

0805 Sat 05 Aug 13 Aug 2349 16 Aug 3205 

0812 Sat 12 Aug 20 Aug 2349 23 Aug 3205 

0819 Sat 19 Aug 27 Aug 2399 30 Aug 3255 

0826 Sat 26 Aug 03 Sep 2549 06 Sep 3405 

0902 Sat 02 Sep 10 Sep 2549 13 Sep 3405 

0909 Sat 09 Sep 17 Sep 2549 20 Sep 3405 

0916 Sat 16 Sep 24 Sep 2549 27 Sep 3405 


0930 Sat 30 Sep 08 Oct 2389 11 Oct 3245 



in twin $83-$153, 


Extension LTE: 



in twin $125-$141, 





TOUR LTE 

End Land 

Sorrento Only 


A TASTE OF ITALY 7 DAYS 






TAKE A BREAK 









ROME A special welcome dinner at a local restaurant; guided 

sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s 

Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum 

SAN GIMIGNANO 

Wine tasting and lunch; orientation 



VENICE Private boat ride, guided walking tour, visit St. Mark’s Square 

and Basilica, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblower 

demonstration with exclusive gift; farewell drink at Caffé Florian 

■ HOTELS ROME Dei Borgia (F), FLORENCE Ambasciatori (F), 

VENICE ISLAND Palazzo Selvadego (F) 

■ MEALS Full buffet breakfast (B) daily; 1 special lunch (L) with wine 

tasting in San Gimignano; 1 special three-course welcome dinner (D) 

with wine in Rome; farewell drink in Venice 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; private boat ride in Venice; 

first-class, high-speed train (Tour LHE) 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Rome, Venice, Lake Como 

■ ADD LAKE COMO TO YOUR VACATION (Tour LHE) with 






LOCAL FAVORITE ENJOY LUNCH AT A LOCAL FARM, FOLLOWED BY A 

CHIANTI WINE TASTING AND A WALK THROUGH HISTORIC SAN GIMIGNANO 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN ROME, ITALY. (Mon.) 



at a local restaurant. (D) 







fought. An optional walking tour with a Local Guide is available to 

further explore famous sites for those who wish to see it all. (B) 

DAY 3 ROME–SAN GIMIGNANO–FLORENCE. (Wed.) 

This morning, drive through Umbria along the Highway of the Sun north 

into Tuscany and its hill-clad vineyards. On your way to San Gimignano, 

the medieval hilltop town with its tower houses, enjoy lunch at a local 

farm, followed by a Chianti WINE TASTING. Then, time to walk 

through the historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next is 

Florence, “Cradle of the Renaissance.” (B,L) 

DAY 4 FLORENCE. (Thu.) 

During your walking tour with a Local Guide, visit the ACADEMY 

OF FINE ARTS with Michelangelo’s celebrated David, admire the 

magnificent cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze 

“Gate of Paradise,” sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE, and take 

pictures of Ponte Vecchio. Time to shop for Florentine leather goods 

and gold jewelry, sold by the ounce. (B) 

DAY 5 FLORENCE–VENICE ISLAND. (Fri.) 

A spectacular drive through the wooded Apennine Hills brings you 

to Venice, a powerful magnet for romantics and art lovers from 

around the globe. Enter in style by PRIVATE BOAT to meet your Local 

Guide. Highlights of your walking tour are ST. MARK’S SQUARE, a 

favorite location for many movies, and the byzantine BASILICA, lavish 

DOGES’ PALACE and the BRIDGE OF SIGHS. Also watch a skilled 

GLASSBLOWER fashion delicate objects in an age-old traditional 

manner, and receive an exclusive gift, just for you! (B) 

152 

LOCAL FAVORITE IN VENICE, ENJOY A FAREWELL DRINK AT 

FAMOUS CAFFÉ FLORIAN WHILE MUSICIANS ENTERTAIN YOU 

DAY 6 VENICE ISLAND. (Sat.) 

Immerse yourself in the wonderful atmosphere of Venice. Wander 

through the narrow streets, discover Rialto Bridge, and top it all off by

▼ 

A TASTE OF ITALY 

7 DAYS ITALY 

3 Lake Como 

Milan 

Venice Island 

2 

Burano 

Adriatic Sea 

Apennines 

Florence 2 

San Gimignano 

Chianti Wine 

Country 

Tuscany 

ITALY 


▼ 

2 Rome 

enjoying a farewell drink at famous CAFFÈ FLORIAN while musicians 

entertain you. Later, why not join an optional cruise to the charming 

island of Burano, followed by a delicious meal of local specialties? (B) 

DAY 7 VENICE ISLAND. (Sun.) 


ADD LAKE COMO WITH 

TOUR LHE 10 DAYS 

MICHELANGELO'S PIETÀ 



vacation includes travel by 

high-speed train from Venice 

to Milan, transfers to/from train 




DAY 7 VENICE ISLAND–LAKE COMO. (Sun.) 

Travel by HIGH-SPEED TRAIN (first class) to Milan, then transfer to 

beautiful Lake Como. Enjoy a guided walking tour in charming Como, 

which includes the historic center and the imposing, marble-clad 

DUOMO. Your Local Host can help you make the most of your stay. (B) 

DAY 8 LAKE COMO. (Mon.) 

Experience a relaxing BOAT RIDE on Lake Como for panoramas of 

stunning mountain scenery and luxury lakeside villas. Disembark at 

picturesque Bellagio with its century-old buildings, stone lanes, and 

quaint cobblestone stairways filled with shops; free time for lunch and 

to explore on your own. (B) 

DAY 9 LAKE COMO. (Tue.) 


DAY 10 LAKE COMO. (Wed.) 



Your hotel is the Barchetta Excelsior (F) at Como; rooms include lake view. 

TOURS LH AND LHE DATES & PRICES 


LH: 7 days from Rome to Venice 

LHE: 10 days from Rome to Lake Como 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Rome* 

TOUR LH 

End 

Venice 

Land 

Only 

TOUR LHE 

End Land 

Lake Como Only 

0313 Mon 13 Mar 19 Mar 1949 ----- ----- 

0320 Mon 20 Mar 26 Mar 1949 ----- ----- 

0327 Mon 27 Mar 02 Apr 2199 ----- ----- 

0403 Mon 03 Apr 09 Apr 2199 ----- ----- 

0410 Mon 10 Apr 16 Apr 2199 19 Apr 3242 

0417 Mon 17 Apr 23 Apr 2199 26 Apr 3163 

0424 Mon 24 Apr 30 Apr 2199 03 May 3163 


0508 Mon 08 May 14 May 2199 17 May 3163 

0515 Mon 15 May 21 May 2199 24 May 3163 

0522 Mon 22 May 28 May 2199 31 May 3163 

0529 Mon 29 May 04 Jun 2199 07 Jun 3163 

0605 Mon 05 Jun 11 Jun 2199 14 Jun 3163 

0612 Mon 12 Jun 18 Jun 2199 21 Jun 3163 

0619 Mon 19 Jun 25 Jun 2199 28 Jun 3163 

0626 Mon 26 Jun 02 Jul 2199 05 Jul 3163 

0703 Mon 03 Jul 09 Jul 2199 12 Jul 3163 




and Europe. 



LH $323; LHE $590-$668 


LH $73; LHE $115-$136 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Rome* 

TOUR LH 

End 

Venice 

Land 

Only 

0710 Mon 10 Jul 16 Jul 2199 19 Jul 3163 

0717 Mon 17 Jul 23 Jul 2199 26 Jul 3163 

0724 Mon 24 Jul 30 Jul 2199 02 Aug 3163 

0731 Mon 31 Jul 06 Aug 2149 09 Aug 3113 

0807 Mon 07 Aug 13 Aug 2149 16 Aug 3113 

0814 Mon 14 Aug 20 Aug 2149 23 Aug 3113 

0821 Mon 21 Aug 27 Aug 2199 30 Aug 3163 

0828 Mon 28 Aug 03 Sep 2349 06 Sep 3392 

0904 Mon 04 Sep 10 Sep 2349 13 Sep 3313 

0911 Mon 11 Sep 17 Sep 2349 20 Sep 3313 

0918 Mon 18 Sep 24 Sep 2349 27 Sep 3313 

0925 Mon 25 Sep 01 Oct 2349 04 Oct 3308 

1002 Mon 02 Oct 08 Oct 2349 11 Oct 3308 

1009 Mon 09 Oct 15 Oct 2199 ----- ----- 

1016 Mon 16 Oct 22 Oct 2199 ----- ----- 

1023 Mon 23 Oct 29 Oct 2199 ----- ----- 

1030 Mon 30 Oct 05 Nov 2129 ----- ----- 




Extra nights per person in Venice: 



Extension LHE: 

Extra nights per person in Lake Como: 





TOUR LHE 

End Land 



ITALY’S GREAT CITIES 8 DAYS 






TAKE A BREAK 









ROME Special welcome dinner at a local restaurant; guided 

sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, 

St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum; farewell 


ASSISI Visit St. Francis Basilica 

VENICE Private boat ride; guided walking tour, visit St. Mark’s Square 


demonstration 


FLORENCE Guided walking tour, visit Michelangelo’s David 

and Signoria Square, and Santa Croce Basilica; taste a 

traditional gelato 

SIENA Walking tour, visit Piazza del Campo 

■ HOTELS ROME Cicerone (F), VENICE ISLAND All'Angelo (F) or 

Gabrielli Sandwirth (F), FLORENCE NH Florence (F) or Roma (F) or 

Londra (F) 

■ MEALS Full buffet breakfast (B) daily; special welcome and farewell 

dinners (D) with wine in Rome 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; private boat ride in Venice 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Rome 

■ AIRPORT TRANSFERS Private transfers available for purchase if 

you book extra nights. 



ASSISI 



companions, and leave the hotel for a special welcome dinner at one of 

Rome’s lively restaurants. (D) 

DAY 2 ROME. 






fought. An optional walking tour with a Local Guide is available to further 

explore famous sites for those who wish to see it all. (B) 

DAY 3 ROME–ASSISI–VENICE ISLAND. 

Entering the province of Umbria, arrive in peaceful Assisi and visit 

ST. FRANCIS BASILICA, the hub of a religious order devoted to the ideals of 

humanity, forgiveness, simplicity, and love for all God’s creatures. Arrive in 

Venice, a powerful magnet for romantics and art lovers from around the globe. 

Enter in style by PRIVATE BOAT! (B) 

DAY 4 VENICE ISLAND. 

Meet your Local Guide and take your walking tour featuring ST. MARK’S 

SQUARE and the byzantine BASILICA, lavish DOGES’ PALACE and the 

BRIDGE OF SIGHS. Also watch a skilled GLASSBLOWER fashion delicate 

objects in an age-old traditional manner. Afterwards, enjoy Venice at your 

own pace or join an optional cruise to the charming island of Burano. (B) 

154 

LOCAL FAVORITE IN FLORENCE, VISIT SANTA CROCE BASILICA 

TO SEE THE TOMBS OF MICHELANGELO, DANTE, ROSSINI, AND OTHER 

HISTORIC CELEBRITIES 

DAY 5 VENICE ISLAND–PISA–FLORENCE. 

Drive through the Apennine Mountains to Pisa and marvel at the Leaning 

Tower, then continue to Florence, “Cradle of the Renaissance.” Tonight is 

your chance to try out local specialties on an optional dinner outing to a 

fine Tuscan restaurant. (B) 

DAY 6 FLORENCE. 

Guided sightseeing features a visit to the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS to 

see Michelangelo’s celebrated David. Admire the magnificent marble

ITALY’S GREAT CITIES 

8 DAYS ITALY 

ITALY 

Venice Island 

2 

Burano 

Apennines 

Pisa 

Florence 

2 

Tuscany 

Siena 

Adriatic Sea 

Assisi 

Umbria 


1 2 Rome 

COLOSSEUM, ROME 


Paradise,” and sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE. A highlight 

is your visit to the SANTA CROCE BASILICA to see the tombs of 

Michelangelo, Dante, Rossini, and other historic and famous figures. And, 

of course, you will taste a gelato artigianale (traditional ice cream). (B) 

DAY 7 FLORENCE–SIENA–ROME. 

Arrive in Siena for an orientation walk through ancient, narrow lanes to 

PIAZZA DEL CAMPO. See the square, where the biannual Palio, Siena’s 

spectacular medieval-style horse race is held. Return to the “Eternal City” 

and tonight, enjoy a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant to 

celebrate the success of your Italian vacation. (B,D) 

DAY 8 ROME. 


THE LEANING TOWER OF PISA 

TOUR LJ DATES & PRICES 8 days from Rome to Rome 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Rome* 

End 

Rome 

Land 

Only 

0226 Sun 26 Feb Sun 05 Mar 2079 

0305 Sun 05 Mar Sun 12 Mar 2079 

0312 Sun 12 Mar Sun 19 Mar 2079 

0319 Sun 19 Mar Sun 26 Mar 2079 

0326 Sun 26 Mar Sun 02 Apr 2499 

0402 Sun 02 Apr Sun 09 Apr 2499 

0409 Sun 09 Apr Sun 16 Apr 2499 

0416 Sun 16 Apr Sun 23 Apr 2499 

0421 Fri 21 Apr Fri 28 Apr 2499 

0423 Sun 23 Apr Sun 30 Apr 2499 

0428 Fri 28 Apr Fri 05 May 2499 

0430 Sun 30 Apr Sun 07 May 2499 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Rome* 

End 

Rome 

Land 

Only 

0505 Fri 05 May Fri 12 May 2499 

0507 Sun 07 May Sun 14 May 2499 

0512 Fri 12 May Fri 19 May 2499 

0514 Sun 14 May Sun 21 May 2499 

0519 Fri 19 May Fri 26 May 2499 

0521 Sun 21 May Sun 28 May 2499 

0526 Fri 26 May Fri 02 Jun 2499 

0528 Sun 28 May Sun 04 Jun 2499 

0602 Fri 02 Jun Fri 09 Jun 2499 

0604 Sun 04 Jun Sun 11 Jun 2499 

0609 Fri 09 Jun Fri 16 Jun 2499 

0611 Sun 11 Jun Sun 18 Jun 2499 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Rome* 





0616 Fri 16 Jun Fri 23 Jun 2499 

0618 Sun 18 Jun Sun 25 Jun 2499 

0623 Fri 23 Jun Fri 30 Jun 2499 

0625 Sun 25 Jun Sun 02 Jul 2499 

0630 Fri 30 Jun Fri 07 Jul 2499 

0702 Sun 02 Jul Sun 09 Jul 2499 

0707 Fri 07 Jul Fri 14 Jul 2499 

0709 Sun 09 Jul Sun 16 Jul 2499 

0714 Fri 14 Jul Fri 21 Jul 2499 

0716 Sun 16 Jul Sun 23 Jul 2499 

0721 Fri 21 Jul Fri 28 Jul 2499 

0723 Sun 23 Jul Sun 30 Jul 2499 

0728 Fri 28 Jul Fri 04 Aug 2499 

0730 Sun 30 Jul Sun 06 Aug 2449 

0804 Fri 04 Aug Fri 11 Aug 2449 

0806 Sun 06 Aug Sun 13 Aug 2449 

0811 Fri 11 Aug Fri 18 Aug 2449 

0813 Sun 13 Aug Sun 20 Aug 2449 

0818 Fri 18 Aug Fri 25 Aug 2449 

0820 Sun 20 Aug Sun 27 Aug 2449 

0825 Fri 25 Aug Fri 01 Sep 2449 

0827 Sun 27 Aug Sun 03 Sep 2449 

0901 Fri 01 Sep Fri 08 Sep 2449 

0903 Sun 03 Sep Sun 10 Sep 2449 





0908 Fri 08 Sep Fri 15 Sep 2499 

0910 Sun 10 Sep Sun 17 Sep 2649 

0915 Fri 15 Sep Fri 22 Sep 2649 

0917 Sun 17 Sep Sun 24 Sep 2649 

0922 Fri 22 Sep Fri 29 Sep 2649 


0929 Fri 29 Sep Fri 06 Oct 2649 


1006 Fri 06 Oct Fri 13 Oct 2649 

1008 Sun 08 Oct Sun 15 Oct 2649 

1015 Sun 15 Oct Sun 22 Oct 2499 

1022 Sun 22 Oct Sun 29 Oct 2499 


End 

Rome 

Land 

Only 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Rome* 

End 

Rome 

Land 

Only 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Rome* 

End 

Rome 

Land 

Only 


ITALIAN VISTA 8 DAYS 






TAKE A BREAK 









ROME A special welcome dinner at a local restaurant; guided 

sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s 

Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum 

ORVIETO 

Taste local pastries in historic Caffè Montanucci 

ASSISI Guided walking tour, visit St. Clare’s Church and 

St. Francis’ Basilica 





demonstration 

PADUA Orientation 

VERONA Walking tour including Juliet’s balcony and the Arena 

MILAN Walking tour; excursion to Lake Como including a private boat 

ride to Bellagio; farewell risotto dinner with wine at a local restaurant 

■ HOTELS ROME Albani (SF), ASSISI Grand Hotel Dei Congressi 

Assisi (F), PADUA Milano (F), MILAN NH Milano Touring (F) 


with wine: a special welcome dinner in Rome and a special farewell 

dinner in Milan 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; private boat rides in Venice and 

on Lake Como 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Rome, Milan, Lake Maggiore 

■ ADD LAKE MAGGIORE TO YOUR VACATION (Tour LRE) with 






LOCAL FAVORITE A PRIVATE BOAT RIDE TAKES YOU TO 

BREATHTAKING BELLAGIO FOR YOUR VISIT OF THIS “PEARL OF LAKE COMO” 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN ROME, ITALY. (Sun.) 












DAY 3 ROME–ORVIETO–ASSISI. (Tue.) 

Stop in Orvieto, perched high atop a volcanic rock. Access, denied to 

many a would-be conqueror through the ages, is easy for you. Time to 

browse through tempting shops in the lanes off Piazza del Duomo, and 

to admire the fabulous gothic cathedral. Taste local pastries at Caffè 

Montanucci, a historic pasticceria (bakery) for more than 100 years, 

before continuing to Assisi for your overnight stay. Your guided walking 

tour includes visits to ST. CLARE’S CHURCH and ST. FRANCIS’ 

BASILICA, the hub of a religious order devoted to the ideals of humility, 

forgiveness, simplicity, and love for all God’s creatures. (B) 

DAY 4 ASSISI–FLORENCE–PADUA. (Wed.) 

In Florence, “Cradle of the Renaissance,” follow your Local Guide 

on a walking tour. Visit the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS to admire 

Michelangelo’s celebrated David. Marvel at the magnificent marble 


Paradise,” and sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE. Continue 

through the Apennine Mountains and the flat Po area to Padua for an 

orientation of St. Anthony’s city and your overnight stay. (B) 

DAY 5 PADUA. EXCURSION TO VENICE. (Thu.) 

A short drive brings you to Venice. Enter in style by PRIVATE 

BOAT and meet your Local Guide. Highlights of your walking tour 

are ST. MARK’S SQUARE and the byzantine BASILICA, lavish 



manner. Afterwards, enjoy Venice at your own pace or join an optional 

cruise to the charming island of Burano. (B) 

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PADUA 

DAY 6 PADUA–VERONA–MILAN. (Fri.) 

Arrive in Verona, medieval setting of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. 

Take pictures of Juliet’s balcony and rub the shining breast on her statue 

for good luck. Continue to the Arena, an incredibly well-preserved pink

ITALIAN VISTA 

8 DAYS ITALY 


32 

Milan 

Lake Como 

Verona 

Venice Island 

2 Padua 

Apennines 

Adriatic Sea 

Florence 

Tuscany 


1 Assisi 

Orvieto 

ITALY 

▼ 

2 

Rome 

marble Roman amphitheater, where gladiators once fought. Built in the 

1st century AD, it is now the magical venue for world-famous opera 

performances. Then, on to the dynamic city of Milan. Follow your Tour 

Director for a pleasant walk to see La Scala Opera House, the glassdomed 

GALLERIA, and the magnificent gothic Duomo. (B) 

DAY 7 MILAN. EXCURSION TO LAKE COMO. (Sat.) 

Lake Como is regarded as one of Europe’s most beautiful lakes and has 

attracted many aristocrats and famous people to come and live there 

in one of the many villas that line the lakeshore. Enjoy a PRIVATE 

BOAT RIDE and visit picturesque Bellagio, the “Pearl of Lake Como” 

and already popular as a destination in Roman times. This evening, 

back in Milan, a special farewell risotto dinner with wine awaits you 

at Calafuria Unione restaurant. (B,D) 



ADD LAKE MAGGIORE WITH 


TOUR LRE 11 DAYS 


vacation includes transfer from Milan 

to Stresa on Lake Maggiore, 

3 overnights, guided sightseeing, and 


DAY 8 MILAN–LAKE MAGGIORE. (Sun.) 

Transfer to beautiful Stresa on Lake Maggiore. Your Local Host can help 

you make the most of your stay. (B) 

DAY 9 LAKE MAGGIORE. (Mon.) 

Morning guided sightseeing includes a boat ride to ISOLA BELLA for a 

visit to its opulent PALACE and GARDENS. (B) 

DAY 10 LAKE MAGGIORE. (Tue.) 


DAY 11 LAKE MAGGIORE. (Wed.) 



Your hotel is the Grand Hotel Bristol (SF) at Stresa; rooms include lake view. 

LOCAL FAVORITE IN MILAN, A SPECIAL FAREWELL RISOTTO 

DINNER WITH WINE AWAITS YOU AT CALAFURIA UNIONE RESTAURANT 

TOURS LR AND LRE DATES & PRICES 


LR: 8 days from Rome to Milan 

LRE: 11 days from Rome to Stresa, Lake Maggiore 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Rome* 

TOUR LR 

End 

Milan 

Land 

Only 

TOUR LRE 

End 

Stresa 

Land 

Only 

0312 Sun 12 Mar 19 Mar 1599 ----- ----- 

0319 Sun 19 Mar 26 Mar 1599 ----- ----- 

0326 Sun 26 Mar 02 Apr 1979 ----- ----- 

0402 Sun 02 Apr 09 Apr 1979 ----- ----- 

0409 Sun 09 Apr 16 Apr 1979 19 Apr 2897 

0416 Sun 16 Apr 23 Apr 1979 26 Apr 2897 

0423 Sun 23 Apr 30 Apr 1979 03 May 2897 

0430 Sun 30 Apr 07 May 1979 10 May 2897 

0507 Sun 07 May 14 May 1979 17 May 2897 

0514 Sun 14 May 21 May 1979 24 May 2897 

0521 Sun 21 May 28 May 1979 31 May 2897 

0528 Sun 28 May 04 Jun 1979 07 Jun 2897 

0604 Sun 04 Jun 11 Jun 2049 14 Jun 2967 

0611 Sun 11 Jun 18 Jun 2049 21 Jun 2967 

0618 Sun 18 Jun 25 Jun 2049 28 Jun 2967 

0625 Sun 25 Jun 02 Jul 2049 05 Jul 2967 

0702 Sun 02 Jul 09 Jul 2049 12 Jul 2967 

0709 Sun 09 Jul 16 Jul 2049 19 Jul 2967 

0716 Sun 16 Jul 23 Jul 1979 26 Jul 2897 

0723 Sun 23 Jul 30 Jul 1949 02 Aug 2867 

0730 Sun 30 Jul 06 Aug 1949 09 Aug 2867 





Single room supplement: LR $232; LRE $415 

Triple room reduction per person: LR $38; LRE $98 




Departure 

Number 

Start 

Rome* 

TOUR LR 

End 

Milan 

Land 

Only 

0806 Sun 06 Aug 13 Aug 1949 16 Aug 2867 

0813 Sun 13 Aug 20 Aug 1949 23 Aug 2867 

0820 Sun 20 Aug 27 Aug 1949 30 Aug 2867 

0827 Sun 27 Aug 03 Sep 1979 06 Sep 2897 

0903 Sun 03 Sep 10 Sep 2049 13 Sep 2967 

0910 Sun 10 Sep 17 Sep 2049 20 Sep 2967 

0917 Sun 17 Sep 24 Sep 2049 27 Sep 2967 

0924 Sun 24 Sep 01 Oct 2049 04 Oct 2967 


1008 Sun 08 Oct 15 Oct 1979 ----- ----- 

1015 Sun 15 Oct 22 Oct 1979 ----- ----- 

1022 Sun 22 Oct 29 Oct 1979 ----- ----- 

1029 Sun 29 Oct 05 Nov 1979 ----- ----- 

1105 Sun 05 Nov 12 Nov 1699 ----- ----- 

1112 Sun 12 Nov 19 Nov 1699 ----- ----- 

1119 Sun 19 Nov 26 Nov 1699 ----- ----- 

1126 Sun 26 Nov 03 Dec 1699 ----- ----- 


0311 Sun 11 Mar 18 Mar 1699 ----- ----- 

0318 Sun 18 Mar 25 Mar 1699 ----- ----- 

0325 Sun 25 Mar 01 Apr 1699 ----- ----- 




Extension LRE: 

Extra nights per person in Lake Maggiore: 








TOUR LRE 

End 

Stresa 

Land 

Only 


ITALIAN SAMPLER 9 DAYS 






TAKE A BREAK TRIP SCALE Leisurely ■ On the Go 








ROME Welcome dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit 

the Colosseum and Roman Forum, the Vatican Museums and Sistine 

Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica 

MONTERIGGIONI Visit the medieval walled town and taste 

cantucci alle mandorle 

SAN GIMIGNANO Walking tour 



TENUTE DI BADIA 

Enjoy dinner with wine 


MANTUA Guided sightseeing, visit Teatro Bibiena 


TRENTO Orientation 

BASSANO 

Taste the local grappa at the Poli Museo della Grappa 

PADUA See St. Anthony's Basilica 



demonstration; farewell dinner at Al Colombo restaurant and a ride 

by private taxi boat through the Grand Canal 

■ HOTELS ROME Albani (SF), CHIANTI HILLS Compagnie des Hotels 

Radda (F) at Radda in Chianti, PISA AC by Marriott (F), VERONA AREA 

Villa Malaspina (F) at Castel d'Azzano, PADUA Milano (F) 


with wine: a special welcome dinner in Rome, a special dinner in 

Tenuto di Badia, and a special farewell dinner in Venice 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; private boat ride and private 

water-taxi ride in Venice 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Rome, Padua 





LOCAL FAVORITE SAMPLE A SPECIALTY IN MONTERIGGIONI— 

CANTUCCI ALLE MANDORLE (TRADITIONAL ALMOND COOKIES) 

LOCAL FAVORITE SURROUNDED BY VAST FIELDS OF WHEAT, 

BARLEY, OLIVE TREES, AND GRAPE VINES, ENJOY DINNER WITH WINE AT 

TENUTE DI BADIA, A FAMILY-RUN FARMHOUSE & WINERY NEAR PISA 





DAY 2 ROME. 

Enjoy Globus’ unique guided sightseeing, including inside visits to 

all highlights of religious and ancient Rome. This morning, visit the 

amazing COLOSSEUM and the ROMAN FORUM, where Roman legions 

marched in triumph. Balance of the day at leisure. An optional walking 

tour with a Local Guide is available to further explore famous sites for 

those who wish to see it all. (B) 

DAY 3 ROME–MONTERIGGIONI–CHIANTI HILLS. 

In the morning, visit the VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL 

with Michelangelo’s ceiling paintings and The Last Judgment 

and monumental ST. PETER’S SQUARE and BASILICA to admire 

Michelangelo’s Pietà. Then, leave the “Eternal City” and follow the 

Apennine Hills to the medieval walled town of Monteriggioni, which 

dates back to the early 13th century, and still has the original 14 towers. 

Walk to the main square, Piazza Roma, enjoy some free time, and try 

out traditional cantucci alle mandorle (local almond biscuits). Continue 

through unforgettable vine-clad landscapes to your hotel, perfectly 

situated in the renowned Chianti hills. (B,D) 

DAY 4 CHIANTI HILLS–SAN GIMIGNANO–FLORENCE–PISA. 

Walk through the center of picturesque San Gimignano, one of 

Italy’s most perfectly preserved medieval towns. Continue to 

Florence, “Cradle of the Renaissance,” and follow your Local Guide 

on a walking tour. Visit the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS to admire 

Michelangelo’s celebrated David. Marvel at the magnificent marble 


Paradise,” and sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE. Afterwards, 

time to shop for leather goods and gold jewelry, which Florence is 

famous for. Before arriving in Pisa, enjoy dinner at Tenute di Badia 


DAY 5 PISA–MANTUA–VERONA AREA. 

Marvel at the legendary Leaning Tower before arriving at the fascinating 

city of Mantua, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, surrounded by three 

artificial lakes that were created in the 12th century. Guided sightseeing 

features a walk through the historical center and the Percorso del 

Principe (Path of the Prince), and a visit to TEATRO BIBIENA, designed 

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ITALIAN SAMPLER 

9 DAYS ITALY 

Trento 

Dolomites 

Bassano 

ITALY 

Verona Area 2 

Mantua 

2 

Padua 

Venice 

Adriatic Sea 

Pisa 

1 

Tenute di Badia 

Florence 

San Gimignano 

1 Chianti Hills 

Tuscany 

Monteriggioni 

Apennines 

VERONA 


2 

Rome 

by Antonio Galli Bibiena in late baroque/early rococo style. Mozart 

performed here at the age of 13 in January 1770, a few weeks after the 

theater opened. (B,D) 

DAY 6 VERONA AREA. 

Explore Verona, medieval setting of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. 

Take pictures of Juliet’s balcony and rub the shining breast on her statue 

for good luck. Continue to the Arena, an incredibly well-preserved pink 

marble Roman amphitheater, where gladiators once fought. Built in the 

1st century AD, it is now the magical venue for world-famous opera 

performances. Balance of the day is at leisure. An exciting optional 

excursion is available to Lake Garda and Sirmione. (B) 

DAY 7 VERONA AREA–TRENTO–BASSANO–PADUA. 

Follow the valley of the Adige River to Trento, a modern city in the 

Dolomites, the “Rocky Mountains” of Europe. Over the centuries, 

Trento was always an important commercial and strategic city, Italy’s 

“Gate to Northern Europe,” with Brenner Pass through the Alps to 

nearby Austria. In the 14th century, Trento province was under Austrian 

rule, and until the end of World War I, the city was practically on the 

Austrian border. Your orientation shows you how Italian Renaissance 

and German styles have mixed over time. Next, a spectacular drive 

through the Dolomites brings you to the area of Bassano, where 

you will enjoy a GRAPPA TASTING, accompanied by some local 

specialties at the famous Poli Museo della Grappa (Grappa Museum). 

Later, continue to Padua and see St. Anthony's Basilica. (B) 

DAY 8 PADUA. EXCURSION TO VENICE. 

A short drive brings you to Venice. Enter in style by PRIVATE BOAT and 

meet your Local Guide. Highlights of your walking tour are ST. MARK’S 

SQUARE and the byzantine BASILICA, lavish DOGES’ PALACE and 

the BRIDGE OF SIGHS. Also watch a skilled GLASSBLOWER fashion 

delicate objects in an age-old traditional manner. Time at leisure to 

further explore Venice at your own pace or to join an optional gondola 

serenade. Later, follow your Tour Director through narrow streets to Al 

Colombo restaurant near Rialto Bridge, where the owner, Domenico 

Stanziani, has prepared a special farewell dinner with wine. 

Afterwards, enjoy a PRIVATE WATER-TAXI RIDE through the Grand 

Canal as a proper arrivederci. (B,D) 

DAY 9 PADUA. 


Venice). (B) 

LOCAL FAVORITE TASTE GRAPPA AND LOCAL SPECIALTIES 

DURING A VISIT TO BASSANO'S FAMOUS POLI MUSEO DELLA GRAPPA 

TOUR LQ DATES & PRICES 

9 days from Rome to Padua 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Rome* 

End 

Padua 

Land 

Only 

0422 Sat 22 Apr Sun 30 Apr 1949 

0424 Mon 24 Apr Tue 02 May 1999 

0429 Sat 29 Apr Sun 07 May 2049 

0501 Mon 01 May Tue 09 May 2099 

0506 Sat 06 May Sun 14 May 2099 

0508 Mon 08 May Tue 16 May 2099 

0513 Sat 13 May Sun 21 May 2149 

0515 Mon 15 May Tue 23 May 2149 

0520 Sat 20 May Sun 28 May 2149 

0522 Mon 22 May Tue 30 May 2149 

0527 Sat 27 May Sun 04 Jun 2099 

0529 Mon 29 May Tue 06 Jun 2099 

0603 Sat 03 Jun Sun 11 Jun 2099 

0605 Mon 05 Jun Tue 13 Jun 2099 

0610 Sat 10 Jun Sun 18 Jun 2099 

0612 Mon 12 Jun Tue 20 Jun 2099 

0617 Sat 17 Jun Sun 25 Jun 2099 

0619 Mon 19 Jun Tue 27 Jun 2099 

0624 Sat 24 Jun Sun 02 Jul 2099 

0626 Mon 26 Jun Tue 04 Jul 2099 


0703 Mon 03 Jul Tue 11 Jul 2099 

0708 Sat 08 Jul Sun 16 Jul 2099 

0710 Mon 10 Jul Tue 18 Jul 2099 

0715 Sat 15 Jul Sun 23 Jul 2099 







Departure 

Number 


Start 

Rome* 

End 

Padua 

0717 Mon 17 Jul Tue 25 Jul 2099 

0722 Sat 22 Jul Sun 30 Jul 2099 

0724 Mon 24 Jul Tue 01 Aug 2099 

0729 Sat 29 Jul Sun 06 Aug 2099 

0731 Mon 31 Jul Tue 08 Aug 2099 

0805 Sat 05 Aug Sun 13 Aug 2099 

0807 Mon 07 Aug Tue 15 Aug 2099 

0812 Sat 12 Aug Sun 20 Aug 2099 

0814 Mon 14 Aug Tue 22 Aug 2099 

0819 Sat 19 Aug Sun 27 Aug 2099 

0821 Mon 21 Aug Tue 29 Aug 2099 

0826 Sat 26 Aug Sun 03 Sep 2249 

0828 Mon 28 Aug Tue 05 Sep 2249 

0902 Sat 02 Sep Sun 10 Sep 2249 

0904 Mon 04 Sep Tue 12 Sep 2099 

0909 Sat 09 Sep Sun 17 Sep 2099 

0911 Mon 11 Sep Tue 19 Sep 2099 

0916 Sat 16 Sep Sun 24 Sep 2099 

0918 Mon 18 Sep Tue 26 Sep 2099 


0925 Mon 25 Sep Tue 03 Oct 2099 

0930 Sat 30 Sep Sun 08 Oct 2099 

1007 Sat 07 Oct Sun 15 Oct 2099 





Extra nights per person in Padua: 






Land 

Only 


ITALIAN TAPESTRY 9 DAYS 






TAKE A BREAK 







160 



VENICE Welcome dinner at a local restaurant; private boat ride; 

guided walking tour, visit St. Mark’s Square with its Basilica, Doges’ 

Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblower demonstration; 

gondola serenade 

MODENA 

Leonardi Acetaia balsamic vinegar tasting 



SIENA Guided walking tour, admire the Duomo and visit Piazza 

del Campo 

PIENZA Visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site 

ROME Guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine 

Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum 

POMPEII Guided walking tour of the excavations 

SORRENTO–CAPRI By jetfoil 

CAPRI Funicular ride; guided sightseeing 

SORRENTO 

Special farewell dinner at O' Parrucchiano restaurant 

■ HOTELS VENICE ISLAND Carlton on the Grand Canal (F), 

FLORENCE Grand Hotel Mediterraneo (F), SIENA NH Siena (F), ROME 

Della Conciliazione (F), SORRENTO Hilton Sorrento Palace (SF) 


with wine: a special welcome dinner in Venice and a special farewell 

dinner in Sorrento 

■ TRANSPORTATION Private boat ride and gondola ride in Venice; 

motorcoach; jetfoil; funicular ride in Capri 



LOCAL FAVORITE LEARN THE ART AND SCIENCE BEHIND THE 

CREATION OF BALSAMIC VINEGAR—AND JOIN A SPECIAL TASTING AT 

LEONARDI ACETAIA NEAR MODENA 



■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Venice, Sorrento 





DAY 1 ARRIVE ON VENICE ISLAND, ITALY. (Sat.) 

Welcome to Venice! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling 

companions for a special welcome dinner with wine at a local 

restaurant. (D) 

SIENA 

DAY 2 VENICE ISLAND. (Sun.) 

After a PRIVATE BOAT RIDE, follow your Local Guide on a walking 

tour and visit ST. MARK’S SQUARE with its byzantine Basilica, lavish 



manner. A highlight is a romantic GONDOLA SERENADE, the 

traditional way to explore the canals. Later, you may wish to join an 

optional excursion to the picturesque island of Burano. (B) 

DAY 3 VENICE ISLAND–MODENA–FLORENCE. (Mon.) 

Enjoy a special treat today: a Leonardi Acetaia VINEGAR TASTING 

near Modena. Continue through the fertile Po area and the Apennine 

Mountains into Italy’s most popular province, Tuscany, and arrive in 

Florence, “Cradle of the Renaissance.” Tonight is your chance to join an 

optional dinner to try out Tuscan specialties. (B) 

DAY 4 FLORENCE–SIENA. (Tue.) 

This morning, follow your Local Guide to the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS 

to see Michelangelo’s celebrated David. Also admire the magnificent 

marble cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze 

“Gate of Paradise,” and sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE. 

Arrive in Siena, the city where the world-famous Palio, the spectacular 

medieval-style horse race, is held twice a year. (B) 

DAY 5 SIENA–PIENZA–ROME. (Wed.) 

Your guided walking tour takes you inside its historic ramparts to the 

Duomo and to the PIAZZA DEL CAMPO, where the Palio medieval-style 

horse race is held. Next, join the Via Cassia, named after the antique 

road leading to Rome, and stop in Pienza, famous for pecorino cheese. 

This picturesque town has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage 

Site, thanks to a member of the Piccolomini family who became 

Pope Pius II in the 15th century and redesigned the town in perfect 

renaissance style. Tonight, in the “Eternal City,” an optional dinner with 

local specialties is available at one of Rome’s famous restaurants. (B) 

DAY 6 ROME. (Thu.) 



and The Last Judgment, and monumental ST. PETER’S SQUARE and

ITALIAN TAPESTRY 

9 DAYS ITALY 

Apennines 

Venice Island 2 

▼ 

Modena 

Burano 

Florence 

1 

Adriatic Sea 

Tuscany 

1 

Siena 

ITALY 

Tyrrhenian 

Sea 

Via Cassia 

Pienza 

2 

Rome 

Pompeii 

Sorrento 

2 

Capri 

PIENZA 

LOCAL FAVORITE THINK OF VENICE AND YOU THINK OF GONDOLAS— 

ENJOY A ROMANTIC, SERENADED RIDE THROUGH THE MAZE OF CANALS 





DAY 7 ROME–POMPEII–SORRENTO. (Fri.) 

A scenic drive southwards along the Highway of the Sun. Arrive in 

fascinating POMPEII, the Roman city both destroyed and preserved 

by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Your Local Guide will walk 

you past patrician homes, public baths, and commercial districts that 

strikingly recall day-to-day life when Rome was at the apex of her power. 

Overnight in the charming, bayside resort of Sorrento. (B) 

DAY 8 SORRENTO. EXCURSION TO CAPRI. (Sat.) 

Speed across the glittering bay by JETFOIL to the world-famous Isle 

of Capri. Ride the FUNICULAR to Capri village for a guided visit of 

this beautiful town. Free time to explore the little shops on the pretty 

piazzetta before returning to Sorrento. The remainder of the day is at 

leisure, and this evening, a special farewell dinner with wine and a 

taste of Limoncello at O' Parrucchiano restaurant has been arranged to 

celebrate the success of your Italian vacation. (B,D) 

DAY 9 SORRENTO. (Sun.) 


Naples). (B) 

TOUR LS DATES & PRICES 

9 days from Venice to Sorrento 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Venice Island* 

End 

Sorrento 

Land 

Only 

0408 Sat 08 Apr Sun 16 Apr 2729 

0415 Sat 15 Apr Sun 23 Apr 2779 

0422 Sat 22 Apr Sun 30 Apr 2779 

0429 Sat 29 Apr Sun 07 May 2779 

0506 Sat 06 May Sun 14 May 2779 

0513 Sat 13 May Sun 21 May 2779 

0520 Sat 20 May Sun 28 May 2779 

0527 Sat 27 May Sun 04 Jun 2779 

0603 Sat 03 Jun Sun 11 Jun 2779 

0610 Sat 10 Jun Sun 18 Jun 2779 

0617 Sat 17 Jun Sun 25 Jun 2779 

0624 Sat 24 Jun Sun 02 Jul 2779 


0708 Sat 08 Jul Sun 16 Jul 2779 







Departure 

Number 


Start 

Venice Island* 

End 

Sorrento 

0715 Sat 15 Jul Sun 23 Jul 2779 

0722 Sat 22 Jul Sun 30 Jul 2779 

0729 Sat 29 Jul Sun 06 Aug 2729 

0805 Sat 05 Aug Sun 13 Aug 2729 

0812 Sat 12 Aug Sun 20 Aug 2729 

0819 Sat 19 Aug Sun 27 Aug 2779 

0826 Sat 26 Aug Sun 03 Sep 2929 

0902 Sat 02 Sep Sun 10 Sep 2929 

0909 Sat 09 Sep Sun 17 Sep 2929 

0916 Sat 16 Sep Sun 24 Sep 2929 


0930 Sat 30 Sep Sun 08 Oct 2779 

1007 Sat 07 Oct Sun 15 Oct 2779 


Extra nights per person in Venice: 









Land 

Only 


ITALIAN HIGHLIGHTS 10 DAYS 












162 



ROME Welcome dinner at the rooftop restaurant of your hotel 

overlooking Rome; guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and 

Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, admire Michelangelo’s 

Moses in St. Peter in Chains; visit the Colosseum and Roman Forum 

SIENA Walking tour including Piazza del Campo 



Signoria Square, and Santa Croce Basilica 


VERRAZZANO CASTLE 

BURANO Lagoon cruise and island visit 

Wine tasting and lunch 



demonstration 


MILAN Walking tour, visit the La Scala Opera House museum and the 

Galleria; farewell dinner at a local restaurant 

■ HOTELS ROME Mediterraneo (F), FLORENCE Starhotels 

Michelangelo (SF), VENICE ISLAND Carlton on the Grand Canal (F), 

MILAN Starhotels Ritz (SF) 

■ MEALS Full buffet breakfast (B) daily; 1 lunch (L) with wine, at 

Verrazzano Castle; 2 three-course dinners (D) with wine: a special 

welcome dinner in Rome and a special farewell dinner in Milan 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; private boat ride and lagoon 

cruise in Venice 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Rome, Milan, Lake Como 

■ ADD LAKE COMO TO YOUR VACATION (Tour LZE) with 






LOCAL FAVORITE A SPECIAL DINNER WITH WINE AT A ROOFTOP 

RESTAURANT IS THE PERFECT WELCOME IN ROME 

LOCAL FAVORITE ENJOY WINE TASTING AND LUNCH AT VERRAZZANO 

CASTLE, FAMILY HOME OF NAVIGATOR GIOVANNI DA VERRAZZANO, 

DISCOVERER OF NEW YORK HARBOR 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN ROME, ITALY. (Fri.) 


companions, and enjoy a special welcome dinner with wine at the 

rooftop restaurant of your hotel overlooking Rome. (D) 





BASILICA to admire Michelangelo’s Pietà. An optional walking tour with 

a Local Guide is available to further explore famous sites for those who 

wish to see it all. (B) 


This morning, your Local Guide will take you first to ST. PETER IN 

CHAINS to see Michelangelo’s famous Moses, followed by visits to the 

magnificent COLOSSEUM and the ROMAN FORUM, where Roman 

legions marched in triumph. Then, time to savor la dolce vita or join an 

optional excursion. (B) 

DAY 4 ROME–SIENA–SAN GIMIGNANO–FLORENCE. (Mon.) 

In Siena, enter the impressive medieval walls and walk through ancient, 

narrow lanes to PIAZZA DEL CAMPO, site of the biannual Palio, 

Siena’s spectacular medieval-style horse race. Then, continue through 

unforgettable landscapes of gently rolling, vine-clad hills to hilltop San 

Gimignano, and walk through the most picturesque of Italy’s perfectly 

preserved medieval towns. Next is Florence, the splendid capital of 

Tuscany and birthplace of the Renaissance. (B) 

DAY 5 FLORENCE. (Tue.) 


OF FINE ARTS to see Michelangelo’s celebrated David. Admire the 

magnificent cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy 

bronze “Gate of Paradise,” sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE, 

and visit SANTA CROCE BASILICA with the tomb of Michelangelo. 

The afternoon is free to shop for Florentine leather goods and gold 

jewelry sold by the ounce, which are attractive buys. And tonight is your 

chance to try out the culinary delights of a fine Tuscan restaurant. (B) 

DAY 6 FLORENCE. EXCURSION TO PISA & VERRAZZANO CASTLE. (Wed.) 

A fast journey will bring you to Pisa. Here, take the traditional picture 

pushing back the amazing Leaning Tower, 180 feet high and no less

than 12 feet out of the perpendicular. Then, the highlight of today: 

hear about the fine art of blending four types of grapes to obtain 

the famous Chianti at VERRAZZANO CASTLE; enjoy a WINE 

TASTING and lunch before returning to Florence. (B,L) 

DAY 7 FLORENCE–VENICE ISLAND. EXCURSION TO BURANO. (Thu.) 

A spectacular drive through the wooded Apennine Mountains 

brings you to Venice, a powerful magnet for romantics and art 

lovers from around the globe. Join an unforgettable Venetian 

LAGOON CRUISE to the picturesque fishing village of Burano, 

renowned for its bright pastel-colored houses and for its lace 

making. Take pictures of traditional fishing boats, still used by the 

island inhabitants. Tonight, you may wish to try out local specialties 

in one of Venice’s excellent restaurants. (B) 

DAY 8 VENICE ISLAND. (Fri.) 

Enter in style by PRIVATE BOAT to ST. MARK’S SQUARE. Meet 

your Local Guide for a walking tour including visits to the byzantine 

ST. MARK’S BASILICA, lavish DOGES’ PALACE and the BRIDGE 

OF SIGHS. Also watch a skilled GLASSBLOWER fashion delicate 

objects in an age-old traditional manner. An optional gondola ride 


DAY 9 VENICE ISLAND–VERONA–MILAN. (Sat.) 

In Verona, the medieval setting of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, 

take pictures of Juliet’s balcony and rub the shining breast on her 

statue for good luck. Next, admire the Arena, an incredibly wellpreserved 

pink marble Roman amphitheater, where gladiators once 

fought. Built in the 1st century AD, it is now the magical venue for 

world-famous opera performances. Then, on to the dynamic city 

of Milan, hub of Italy’s economic miracle. Visit the MUSEUM of the 

famous La Scala Opera House, the glass-domed GALLERIA, and 

admire the magnificent gothic Duomo. A special farewell dinner with 

wine at a local restaurant has been prepared as a proper way to say 

arrivederci, Italia! (B,D) 



ITALIAN HIGHLIGHTS 

10 DAYS ITALY 

Milan 1 

3 

Lake Como 

ITALY 

Verrazzano 

Castle 

Verona 

Apennines 

Florence 

3 

Pisa 

Tuscany 


Venice Island 

2 Burano 

San Gimignano 

Siena 

Chianti Country 

▼ 

Adriatic Sea 

3 

Rome 

LOCAL FAVORITE IN ROME, SEE MICHELANGELO'S FAMOUS MOSES 

ADD LAKE COMO WITH 

TOUR LZE 13 DAYS 



vacation includes transfer from 

Milan to Lake Como, 3 overnights, 

guided sightseeing, and services of 

an expert Local Host. 

DAY 10 MILAN–LAKE COMO. (Sun.) 

Transfer to beautiful Lake Como. Enjoy a guided walking tour in charming 

Como, which includes the historic center and the imposing, marble-clad 

DUOMO. Your Local Host can help you make the most of your stay. (B) 

DAY 11 LAKE COMO. (Mon.) 

Experience a relaxing BOAT RIDE on Lake Como for panoramas of 

stunning mountain scenery and luxury lakeside villas. Disembark at 

picturesque Bellagio with its century-old buildings, stone lanes, and 

quaint cobblestone stairways filled with shops; free time for lunch and 

exploration on your own. (B) 

DAY 12 LAKE COMO. (Tue.) 


DAY 13 LAKE COMO. (Wed.) 



Your hotel is the Barchetta Excelsior (F) at Como; rooms include lake view. 

TOURS LZ AND LZE DATES & PRICES 


LZ: 10 days from Rome to Milan 

LZE: 13 days from Rome to Lake Como 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Rome* 

TOUR LZ 

End 

Milan 

0303 Fri 03 Mar 12 Mar 2439 ----- ----- 

0310 Fri 10 Mar 19 Mar 2439 ----- ----- 

0317 Fri 17 Mar 26 Mar 2439 ----- ----- 

0324 Fri 24 Mar 02 Apr 2969 ----- ----- 

0331 Fri 31 Mar 09 Apr 2969 ----- ----- 

0407 Fri 07 Apr 16 Apr 2969 19 Apr 3946 

0414 Fri 14 Apr 23 Apr 2969 26 Apr 3867 

0421 Fri 21 Apr 30 Apr 2969 03 May 3867 

0428 Fri 28 Apr 07 May 2969 10 May 3867 

0505 Fri 05 May 14 May 2969 17 May 3867 

0512 Fri 12 May 21 May 2969 24 May 3867 

0519 Fri 19 May 28 May 2969 31 May 3867 

0526 Fri 26 May 04 Jun 2969 07 Jun 3867 

0602 Fri 02 Jun 11 Jun 2969 14 Jun 3867 

0609 Fri 09 Jun 18 Jun 2969 21 Jun 3867 

0616 Fri 16 Jun 25 Jun 2969 28 Jun 3867 

0623 Fri 23 Jun 02 Jul 2969 05 Jul 3867 

0630 Fri 30 Jun 09 Jul 2969 12 Jul 3867 






LZ $389; LZE $656-$734 


LZ $121; LZE $163-$184 

Land 

Only 

TOUR LZE 

End Land 


Departure 

Number 

Start 

Rome* 

TOUR LZ 

End 

Milan 

Land 

Only 

0707 Fri 07 Jul 16 Jul 2969 19 Jul 3867 

0714 Fri 14 Jul 23 Jul 2969 26 Jul 3867 

0721 Fri 21 Jul 30 Jul 2919 02 Aug 3817 

0728 Fri 28 Jul 06 Aug 2919 09 Aug 3817 

0804 Fri 04 Aug 13 Aug 2919 16 Aug 3817 

0811 Fri 11 Aug 20 Aug 2919 23 Aug 3817 

0818 Fri 18 Aug 27 Aug 2969 30 Aug 3867 

0825 Fri 25 Aug 03 Sep 3119 06 Sep 4096 

0901 Fri 01 Sep 10 Sep 3119 13 Sep 4017 

0908 Fri 08 Sep 17 Sep 3119 20 Sep 4017 

0915 Fri 15 Sep 24 Sep 3119 27 Sep 4017 


0929 Fri 29 Sep 08 Oct 2969 11 Oct 3862 

1006 Fri 06 Oct 15 Oct 2969 ----- ----- 

1013 Fri 13 Oct 22 Oct 2969 ----- ----- 

1020 Fri 20 Oct 29 Oct 2969 ----- ----- 

1027 Fri 27 Oct 05 Nov 2969 ----- ----- 







Extension LZE: 

Extra nights per person in Lake Como: 





TOUR LZE 

End Land 



ITALIAN TREASURES 11 DAYS 












164 



ROME Welcome and farewell dinners at a local restaurant; guided 


St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum 

LUCCA Orientation 

CINQUE TERRE 

and train 

By boat (weather permitting) with a Local Guide, 


SIENA Walking tour including Piazza del Campo 


VERRAZZANO CASTLE 

Wine tasting and a special dinner 




VENICE ISLAND Private boat ride; guided walking tour, visit 

St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of 

Sighs; glassblower demonstration 

RAVENNA Visit St. Apollinaris in Classe Basilica 

ASSISI Guided walking tour, visit St. Clare’s Church and 


ORVIETO Taste local pastries in historic Caffè Montanucci; visit 

the cathedral 

■ HOTELS ROME Della Conciliazione (F) or Starhotels 

Michelangelo (SF), LUCCA Grand Hotel Guinigi (F), FLORENCE 

Grand Hotel Mediterraneo (F) or Ambasciatori (F), VENICE 

ISLAND Palazzo Selvadego (F), ASSISI Giotto (F), ROME Holiday 

Inn Pisana (F) 


with wine, including special welcome and farewell dinners in Rome 

and a special dinner in Verrazzano 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; boat and train ride at Cinque 

Terre; private boat ride in Venice; first-class, high-speed train (Tour LKE) 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Rome, Sorrento 

■ ADD SORRENTO TO YOUR VACATION (Tour LKE) with 






NOTE Extension LKE only available for Thursday departures 

LOCAL FAVORITE ENJOY A GUIDED BOAT RIDE TO SEE THE UNIQUE 

MEDIEVAL VILLAGES OF CINQUE TERRE, PERCHED DRAMATICALLY ABOVE 

THE ROCKY MEDITERRANEAN COASTLINE 



companions, then leave the hotel for a special welcome dinner with wine 


DAY 2 ROME. 








DAY 3 ROME–LUCCA. 

Head north and arrive in medieval Lucca, completely surrounded 

by the original medieval wall, and enjoy a walk through the quaint 

medieval town center. An optional dinner at a local agriturismo farm 


DAY 4 LUCCA. EXCURSION TO CINQUE TERRE & PISA. 

Drive to La Spezia on the Mediterranean Coast and enjoy your 

excursion to CINQUE TERRE, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, 

including a BOAT RIDE (departures 0403-1023, weather permitting) 

with a Local Guide. The name dates back to the 15th century and is 

derived from five little medieval villages standing on stony spurs along 

five miles of the rocky coastline: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, 

Vernazza, and Monterosso. Then, a TRAIN RIDE returns you to La 

Spezia. Stop in Pisa and take the traditional picture pushing back the 

amazing Leaning Tower, 180 feet high and no less than 12 feet out of 

the perpendicular, before returning to Lucca. (B,D) 

DAY 5 LUCCA–SIENA–SAN GIMIGNANO–FLORENCE. 

A scenic day in Tuscany. This morning, visit Siena and walk through 

ancient narrow lanes to beautiful PIAZZA DEL CAMPO, theater of the 

biannual Palio, Siena’s spectacular medieval-style horse race. Continue 

to hilltop San Gimignano, the most picturesque of Italy’s perfectly 

preserved medieval towns. In the afternoon, drive along the Chianti 

Road leading north to Florence. Next is the highlight of the day: stop at 

splendid VERRAZZANO CASTLE to hear about the fine art of blending 

four types of grapes to obtain the famous Chianti. Enjoy a WINE 

TASTING and an early dinner with local specialties. (B,D) 



OF FINE ARTS to see Michelangelo’s celebrated David. Admire the 

magnificent marble cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy 

bronze “Gate of Paradise,” and sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE. 

Time to explore this fascinating city so beautifully filmed in movies like 

Room with a View and Tea with Mussolini, and to browse through the 

shops. Leather goods and gold jewelry sold by the ounce are attractive

uys. To make the most of your stay, join our optional excursions to 

the magnificent Uffizi Gallery and a dinner outing to try out the culinary 

delights of a fine Tuscan restaurant. (B) 

DAY 7 FLORENCE–VERONA–VENICE ISLAND. 

Stop in Verona, setting of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Take 

pictures of Juliet’s balcony and rub the shining breast on her statue 

for good luck. Next, admire the Arena, an incredibly well-preserved 

pink marble Roman amphitheater. Built in the 1st century AD, it was 

the place where gladiators once fought. Today, it is the magical 

venue for world-famous opera performances. Arrive in Venice, a 

powerful magnet for romantics and art lovers from around the globe. 

Enter in style by PRIVATE BOAT. Tonight is your chance to join an 

optional gondola ride and to sample the city’s fine restaurants. (B) 


Enjoy morning sightseeing with your Local Guide. Visit ST. MARK’S 

SQUARE and the byzantine BASILICA, lavish DOGES’ PALACE and the 

world-famous BRIDGE OF SIGHS. Also watch a skilled GLASSBLOWER 

fashion delicate objects in an age-old traditional manner. An optional 

boat ride is available to the picturesque island of Burano. (B) 

ITALIAN TREASURES 

11 DAYS ITALY 

ITALY 

▼ 

Tyrrhenian 

Sea 

Verona 

Apennines 

Monterosso 

Ravenna 

Florence 

2 

Adriatic Sea 

Cinque Terre 

Lucca 

La Spezia 2 

Verrazzano 

Castle 

Pisa 

San Gimignano 

Siena 

▼ 

Tuscany 

2 Venice Island 

Umbria 

1 Assisi 

▼ 

Burano 

Orvieto 

2 1 

Rome 

▼ 

DAY 9 VENICE ISLAND–RAVENNA–ASSISI. 

Follow the Adriatic coastline to Ravenna. Here, see the famous 

mosaics in the 6th-century BASILICA of ST. APOLLINARIS IN 

CLASSE. Next is peaceful Assisi. During your walking tour with 

a Local Guide, visit ST. CLARE’S CHURCH and ST. FRANCIS’ 

BASILICA, the hub of a religious order devoted to the ideals of 

humility, forgiveness, simplicity, and love for all God’s creatures. 

Hear about monastic life and admire the priceless frescoes adorning 

the walls of the church. (B,D) 

DAY 10 ASSISI–ORVIETO–ROME. 

Following the Tiber Valley, reach Orvieto, perched high atop a volcanic 

rock. Here, you have a chance to taste local pastries at renowned 

Caffè Montanucci, a historic pasticceria for more than 100 years. Time to 

browse through tempting shops in the lanes off Piazza del Duomo, and 

to visit the fabulous gothic CATHEDRAL with its San Brizio Chapel. In the 

afternoon, return to Rome. This evening, a special farewell dinner with 

wine and opera entertainment awaits you at Tanagra restaurant. (B,D) 

DAY 11 ROME. 



TOUR LKE 14 DAYS 




train from Rome to Naples, 

transfers to/from train stations, 

3 overnights, guided sightseeing, 

and services of an expert Local Host. 


Travel by high-speed TRAIN (first-class) to Naples, then transfer to 

beautiful Sorrento. Your Local Host can help you make the most of 

your stay. (B) 


Morning guided walking tour through the OLD TOWN. Take pictures 

of Mount Vesuvius and visit the cloister of St. Francis Church before 

tasting locally produced LIMONCELLO. (B) 





Naples). (B) 


TOURS LK AND LKE DATES & PRICES 


LK: 11 days from Rome to Rome 

LKE: 14 days from Rome to Sorrento 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Rome* 

TOUR LK 

End 

Rome 

Land 

Only 

TOUR LKE 

End Land 

Sorrento Only 

0109 Mon 09 Jan 19 Jan 2619 ----- ----- 

0206 Mon 06 Feb 16 Feb 2649 ----- ----- 

0306 Mon 06 Mar 16 Mar 2649 ----- ----- 

0313 Mon 13 Mar 23 Mar 2649 ----- ----- 

0320 Mon 20 Mar 30 Mar 2649 ----- ----- 

0327 Mon 27 Mar 06 Apr 3099 ----- ----- 

0403 Mon 03 Apr 13 Apr 3099 ----- ----- 

0406 Thu 06 Apr 16 Apr 3099 19 Apr 3987 

0410 Mon 10 Apr 20 Apr 3099 ----- ----- 

0413 Thu 13 Apr 23 Apr 3099 26 Apr 3987 

0417 Mon 17 Apr 27 Apr 3099 ----- ----- 

0420 Thu 20 Apr 30 Apr 3099 03 May 4019 

0424 Mon 24 Apr 04 May 3099 ----- ----- 

0427 Thu 27 Apr 07 May 3099 10 May 4035 

0501 Mon 01 May 11 May 3099 ----- ----- 

0504 Thu 04 May 14 May 3099 17 May 4110 

0508 Mon 08 May 18 May 3099 ----- ----- 

0511 Thu 11 May 21 May 3099 24 May 4060 

0515 Mon 15 May 25 May 3099 ----- ----- 

0518 Thu 18 May 28 May 3099 31 May 4035 

0522 Mon 22 May 01 Jun 3099 ----- ----- 

0525 Thu 25 May 04 Jun 3099 07 Jun 4060 

0529 Mon 29 May 08 Jun 3129 ----- ----- 


0605 Mon 05 Jun 15 Jun 3129 ----- ----- 

0608 Thu 08 Jun 18 Jun 3129 21 Jun 4065 

0612 Mon 12 Jun 22 Jun 3129 ----- ----- 

0615 Thu 15 Jun 25 Jun 3129 28 Jun 4065 

0619 Mon 19 Jun 29 Jun 3099 ----- ----- 

0622 Thu 22 Jun 02 Jul 3099 05 Jul 4035 

0626 Mon 26 Jun 06 Jul 3099 ----- ----- 

0629 Thu 29 Jun 09 Jul 3099 12 Jul 4035 

0703 Mon 03 Jul 13 Jul 3099 ----- ----- 

0706 Thu 06 Jul 16 Jul 3099 19 Jul 4035 

0710 Mon 10 Jul 20 Jul 3099 ----- ----- 





Single room supplement: LK $446; LKE $677-$797 


LK $83; LKE $161-$218 




Departure 

Number 

Start 

Rome* 

Naples 

TOUR LK 

End 

Rome 

Land 

Only 




3 Sorrento 

TOUR LKE 

End Land 

Sorrento Only 

0713 Thu 13 Jul 23 Jul 3099 26 Jul 4035 

0717 Mon 17 Jul 27 Jul 3099 ----- ----- 

0720 Thu 20 Jul 30 Jul 3069 02 Aug 4005 

0724 Mon 24 Jul 03 Aug 3069 ----- ----- 

0727 Thu 27 Jul 06 Aug 3069 09 Aug 4005 

0731 Mon 31 Jul 10 Aug 3069 ----- ----- 

0803 Thu 03 Aug 13 Aug 3069 16 Aug 4005 

0807 Mon 07 Aug 17 Aug 3069 ----- ----- 

0810 Thu 10 Aug 20 Aug 3069 23 Aug 4005 

0814 Mon 14 Aug 24 Aug 3069 ----- ----- 

0817 Thu 17 Aug 27 Aug 3069 30 Aug 4005 

0821 Mon 21 Aug 31 Aug 3099 ----- ----- 

0824 Thu 24 Aug 03 Sep 3249 06 Sep 4185 

0828 Mon 28 Aug 07 Sep 3249 ----- ----- 

0831 Thu 31 Aug 10 Sep 3249 13 Sep 4185 

0904 Mon 04 Sep 14 Sep 3249 ----- ----- 

0907 Thu 07 Sep 17 Sep 3249 20 Sep 4185 

0911 Mon 11 Sep 21 Sep 3249 ----- ----- 

0914 Thu 14 Sep 24 Sep 3249 27 Sep 4185 

0918 Mon 18 Sep 28 Sep 3249 ----- ----- 

0921 Thu 21 Sep 01 Oct 3249 04 Oct 4185 

0925 Mon 25 Sep 05 Oct 3099 ----- ----- 

1002 Mon 02 Oct 12 Oct 3099 ----- ----- 

1009 Mon 09 Oct 19 Oct 3099 ----- ----- 

1016 Mon 16 Oct 26 Oct 3099 ----- ----- 

1023 Mon 23 Oct 02 Nov 3099 ----- ----- 

1030 Mon 30 Oct 09 Nov 2669 ----- ----- 

1211 Mon 11 Dec 21 Dec 2719 ----- ----- 


0205 Mon 05 Feb 15 Feb 2669 ----- ----- 

0305 Mon 05 Mar 15 Mar 2669 ----- ----- 

0312 Mon 12 Mar 22 Mar 2669 ----- ----- 

0319 Mon 19 Mar 29 Mar 2669 ----- ----- 

0326 Mon 26 Mar 05 Apr 2999 ----- ----- 

0402 Mon 02 Apr 12 Apr 2999 ----- ----- 


Pre tour: in single room $153-$213, in twin $101-$153, 




Extension LKE: 



in twin $125-$141, 



THE BEST OF ITALY 11 DAYS 

















ORVIETO Visit the cathedral 

TUSCANY Taste the traditional Cialde di Montecatini 




VENICE Private boat rides; private water taxi ride by night; guided 

walking tour, visit St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doges’ Palace and 

the Bridge of Sighs; glassblower demonstration 

ASSISI Guided sightseeing, visit St. Clare’s Church and 



NAPLES–CAPRI–SORRENTO By jetfoil 

CAPRI Funicular ride; guided sightseeing, Capri experience: ride 

an open-taxi to Anacapri and visit Villa San Michele; boat cruise 

around the island of Capri; a special dinner with wine and sea view 

■ HOTELS ROME Mediterraneo (F) or Cicerone (F), TUSCANY 

Manzoni (F) at Montecatini or Croce di Malta (F) at Montecatini, 

VENICE ISLAND Le Boulevard (F) at Lido or Petit Palais (F) at 

Lido, ASSISI Windsor Savoia (F) or San Francesco (F), CAPRI La 

Residenza (F) or La Palma (F), ROME Holiday Inn Rome Aurelia (F) 

■ MEALS Full buffet breakfast (B) daily, 5 three-course dinners (D) 


and a special dinner in Capri 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; private boat rides in Venice; 

jetfoil; funicular, open-taxi, and boat cruise in Capri 












companions, and enjoy a special welcome dinner with wine at a local 

restaurant. (D) 

ORVIETO 

DAY 2 ROME. 








DAY 3 ROME–ORVIETO–TUSCANY. 

Following the Tiber Valley, reach Orvieto, perched high atop a volcanic 

rock. Time to browse through tempting shops in the lanes off Piazza 

del Duomo and to visit the gothic CATHEDRAL with its San Brizio 

Chapel. Next, drive through the Chianti wine area to the spa resort of 

Montecatini in Tuscany. Here, you will taste the traditional Cialde di 

Montecatini, a local biscuit made of almonds and sugar. (B) 

DAY 4 TUSCANY. EXCURSION TO FLORENCE. 

The whole day is dedicated to Florence, “Cradle of the Renaissance.” 

Your guided walking tour includes a visit to Michelangelo’s David in the 

ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS. Admire the magnificent cathedral, Giotto’s 

Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gate of Paradise,” and 

sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE. The afternoon is free to shop 

for Florentine leather goods and gold jewelry sold by the ounce, which 

are attractive buys, or to join an optional excursion to the magnificent 

Uffizi Gallery. (B,D) 

DAY 5 TUSCANY–PISA–VENICE ISLAND. 

A short drive to Pisa. Take the traditional picture pushing back the 

amazing Leaning Tower, 180 feet high and no less than 12 feet out 

of the perpendicular. Next, arrive in Venice, a powerful magnet for 

romantics and art lovers from around the world. Board your PRIVATE 

BOAT to Lido Island. This evening, enjoy a ride by PRIVATE WATER- 

TAXI to ST. MARK'S SQUARE to discover Venice by night. (B) 

166 

LOCAL FAVORITE ON THE ISLE OF CAPRI, ENJOY AN OPEN-TAXI 

RIDE TO ANACAPRI 


Highlights of your guided walking tour are visits to the byzantine 

ST. MARK’S BASILICA, lavish DOGES’ PALACE and the BRIDGE OF

THE BEST OF ITALY 

11 DAYS ITALY 

ITALY 

2 Venice Island 

Burano 

Florence 

Pisa 

2 Chianti 

Tuscany Country 

Apennines 

Adriatic Sea 

1 Assisi 

Umbria 

Orvieto 


2 1 

Rome 

LOCAL FAVORITE ENJOY A RIDE BY PRIVATE WATER-TAXI TO 

ST. MARK’S SQUARE TO DISCOVER VENICE BY NIGHT 

Pompeii 

Naples 

2 

Capri 

▼ 

Sorrento 

SIGHS. Also watch a skilled GLASSBLOWER fashion delicate objects in 

an age-old traditional manner. Later, an optional gondola ride is available 

and why not join an optional excursion to the island of Burano? (B) 

DAY 7 VENICE ISLAND–ASSISI. 

A scenic drive through the Apennine Mountains to peaceful Assisi, where 

your Local Guide will take you for a visit to ST. CLARE’S CHURCH and 

ST. FRANCIS’ BASILICA built above the Saint’s grave. (B,D) 

DAY 8 ASSISI–POMPEII–NAPLES–CAPRI. 

Arrive at fascinating POMPEII. Meet your Local Guide and start your 

highlight visit of this Roman city both destroyed and preserved by an 

eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. See a patrician home, public 

baths, and shops that give a striking picture of what day-to-day life was 

like in Rome at its apex of power. Next, drive to Naples, cross the blue 

bay by JETFOIL to the beautiful Isle of Capri for your 2-night stay, and 

ride the FUNICULAR to Capri village. (B) 

DAY 9 CAPRI. 

This morning, your Capri experience features: sightseeing with a 

Local Guide, an OPEN-TAXI RIDE to Anacapri to visit famous VILLA 

SAN MICHELE, and a BOAT CRUISE (weather permitting) around the 

island. Time to browse through the little shops on the piazzetta, and 

tonight, a special dinner with wine and sea view—the perfect ending 

to your Capri visit. (B,D) 

DAY 10 CAPRI–SORRENTO–ROME. 

Speed across the glittering bay to the charming resort of Sorrento. Enjoy 

time to stroll around and check out the local shops before returning 

to Rome. This evening, a special farewell dinner with wine at a local 

restaurant has been prepared for you to say arrivederci, Roma. (B,D) 

DAY 11 ROME. 


TOUR LB DATES & PRICES 11 days from Rome to Rome 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Rome* 

End 

Rome 

Land 

Only 

0402 Sun 02 Apr Wed 12 Apr 2999 

0409 Sun 09 Apr Wed 19 Apr 3049 

0410 Mon 10 Apr Thu 20 Apr 3049 

0412 Wed 12 Apr Sat 22 Apr 3049 

0416 Sun 16 Apr Wed 26 Apr 3049 

0417 Mon 17 Apr Thu 27 Apr 3049 

0419 Wed 19 Apr Sat 29 Apr 3049 

0423 Sun 23 Apr Wed 03 May 3049 

0424 Mon 24 Apr Thu 04 May 3049 

0426 Wed 26 Apr Sat 06 May 3049 

0430 Sun 30 Apr Wed 10 May 3049 


0503 Wed 03 May Sat 13 May 3049 

0507 Sun 07 May Wed 17 May 3049 

0508 Mon 08 May Thu 18 May 3049 

0510 Wed 10 May Sat 20 May 3049 

0514 Sun 14 May Wed 24 May 3049 

0515 Mon 15 May Thu 25 May 3049 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Rome* 

End 

Rome 

Land 

Only 

0517 Wed 17 May Sat 27 May 3049 

0521 Sun 21 May Wed 31 May 3049 


0524 Wed 24 May Sat 03 Jun 3049 

0528 Sun 28 May Wed 07 Jun 3049 

0529 Mon 29 May Thu 08 Jun 3049 

0531 Wed 31 May Sat 10 Jun 3099 

0604 Sun 04 Jun Wed 14 Jun 3099 

0605 Mon 05 Jun Thu 15 Jun 3099 

0607 Wed 07 Jun Sat 17 Jun 3099 

0611 Sun 11 Jun Wed 21 Jun 3099 

0612 Mon 12 Jun Thu 22 Jun 3099 

0614 Wed 14 Jun Sat 24 Jun 3099 

0618 Sun 18 Jun Wed 28 Jun 3099 

0619 Mon 19 Jun Thu 29 Jun 3099 

0621 Wed 21 Jun Sat 01 Jul 3099 

0625 Sun 25 Jun Wed 05 Jul 3099 

0626 Mon 26 Jun Thu 06 Jul 3099 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Rome* 





0628 Wed 28 Jun Sat 08 Jul 3049 

0702 Sun 02 Jul Wed 12 Jul 3049 

0703 Mon 03 Jul Thu 13 Jul 3049 

0705 Wed 05 Jul Sat 15 Jul 3049 

0709 Sun 09 Jul Wed 19 Jul 3049 

0710 Mon 10 Jul Thu 20 Jul 3049 

0712 Wed 12 Jul Sat 22 Jul 3049 

0716 Sun 16 Jul Wed 26 Jul 3049 

0717 Mon 17 Jul Thu 27 Jul 3049 

0719 Wed 19 Jul Sat 29 Jul 3049 

0723 Sun 23 Jul Wed 02 Aug 3049 

0724 Mon 24 Jul Thu 03 Aug 3049 

0726 Wed 26 Jul Sat 05 Aug 3049 

0730 Sun 30 Jul Wed 09 Aug 2999 

0731 Mon 31 Jul Thu 10 Aug 2999 

0802 Wed 02 Aug Sat 12 Aug 2999 

0806 Sun 06 Aug Wed 16 Aug 2999 

0807 Mon 07 Aug Thu 17 Aug 2999 

0809 Wed 09 Aug Sat 19 Aug 2999 

0813 Sun 13 Aug Wed 23 Aug 2999 

0814 Mon 14 Aug Thu 24 Aug 2999 

0816 Wed 16 Aug Sat 26 Aug 2999 

0820 Sun 20 Aug Wed 30 Aug 3049 

0821 Mon 21 Aug Thu 31 Aug 3049 

0823 Wed 23 Aug Sat 02 Sep 3049 

0827 Sun 27 Aug Wed 06 Sep 3049 

0828 Mon 28 Aug Thu 07 Sep 3049 

0830 Wed 30 Aug Sat 09 Sep 3199 

0903 Sun 03 Sep Wed 13 Sep 3199 

0904 Mon 04 Sep Thu 14 Sep 3199 

0906 Wed 06 Sep Sat 16 Sep 3199 

0910 Sun 10 Sep Wed 20 Sep 3199 

0911 Mon 11 Sep Thu 21 Sep 3199 

0913 Wed 13 Sep Sat 23 Sep 3199 

0917 Sun 17 Sep Wed 27 Sep 3199 

0918 Mon 18 Sep Thu 28 Sep 3199 



Start tour: in single room $127-$199, in twin $88-$144, in triple $75-$113 

End tour: in single room $93-$127, in twin $65-$89, in triple $62-$84 


0920 Wed 20 Sep Sat 30 Sep 3199 

0924 Sun 24 Sep Wed 04 Oct 3199 

0925 Mon 25 Sep Thu 05 Oct 3199 

0927 Wed 27 Sep Sat 07 Oct 3199 

1001 Sun 01 Oct Wed 11 Oct 3199 

1002 Mon 02 Oct Thu 12 Oct 3199 

1004 Wed 04 Oct Sat 14 Oct 3199 

1008 Sun 08 Oct Wed 18 Oct 3199 

1009 Mon 09 Oct Thu 19 Oct 3199 

1011 Wed 11 Oct Sat 21 Oct 3049 

1015 Sun 15 Oct Wed 25 Oct 3049 

1016 Mon 16 Oct Thu 26 Oct 3049 


1022 Sun 22 Oct Wed 01 Nov 3049 

1023 Mon 23 Oct Thu 02 Nov 3049 

1025 Wed 25 Oct Sat 04 Nov 2999 


End 

Rome 

Land 

Only 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Rome* 

End 

Rome 

Land 

Only 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Rome* 

End 

Rome 

Land 

Only 


ITALIAN MOSAIC 13 DAYS 












168 



ROME Welcome dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit 

the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and 

Basilica, and the Colosseum; farewell dinner with opera entertainment 




CINQUE TERRE 

and train 

By boat (weather permitting) with a Local Guide, 

LAKE MAGGIORE Boat ride to Isola dei Pescatori, followed by 


LUGANO (SWITZERLAND) Visit 


& Basilica, Doges’ Palace, Bridge of Sighs; glassblower demonstration 

ASSISI Guided sightseeing, visit St. Clare’s Church and 



CAPRI Guided visit of Capri village, including a funicular ride; 

visit the Gardens of Augustus and taste a granita 


■ HOTELS ROME Romanico Palace (F), FLORENCE Grand Hotel 

Mediterraneo (F), LAKE MAGGIORE Grand Hotel Bristol (SF) at Stresa, 

VENICE ISLAND Carlton on the Grand Canal (F) or All'Angelo (F), 

ASSISI Windsor Savoia (F) or Giotto (F), SORRENTO Michelangelo (F), 

ROME Holiday Inn Rome Aurelia (F) 



and a special dinner at Lake Maggiore (except departures 0117, 

0214, 1017, 1024, 1031, 1114, 1128, 1212, and 0213 (2018) that 

have 4 three-course dinners included) 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; private boat rides on Lake 

Maggiore (0321-1010 & 0320-0403 (2018)) and Venice; jetfoil; 

funicular ride in Capri 










NOTES Departures 0117, 0214, 1017, 1024, 1031, 1114, 1128, 1212 

and 0213 (2018) overnight in Milan instead of Lake Maggiore. Dinner on 

Day 5 not included. Lugano and Lake Maggiore replaced with Verona visit 

on Day 7. Overnight at Starhotels Ritz (SF) at Milan. 

LOCAL FAVORITE ON THE ISLE OF CAPRI, VISIT THE GARDENS OF 

AUGUSTUS, AND STAY REFRESHED WITH A DELECTABLE GRANITA (SEMI- 

FROZEN DRINK) 



companions for a special welcome dinner with wine at one of Rome’s 

lively restaurants. (D) 

DAY 2 ROME. 



paintings and The Last Judgment, and monumental ST. PETER’S 

SQUARE and BASILICA to admire Michelangelo’s Pietà. Then, drive to 

the Roman Forum, visit the amazing COLOSSEUM, where gladiators 

once fought. An optional walking tour with a Local Guide is available to 


DAY 3 ROME–PISA–FLORENCE. 

Travel to Pisa and take the traditional picture pushing back the 

legendary Leaning Tower, then on to Florence, “Cradle of the 

Renaissance.” Tonight is your chance to join an optional dinner to try 

out Tuscan specialties. (B) 


Follow your Local Guide to the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS and see 

Michelangelo’s David. Admire the magnificent cathedral, Giotto’s Bell 

Tower, the Baptistry’s “Gate of Paradise,” and sculpture-studded 

SIGNORIA SQUARE, and see Ponte Vecchio. To enhance your stay, 

an optional excursion is available to San Gimignano, Italy’s most 

picturesque medieval town. (B) 

DAY 5 FLORENCE–CINQUE TERRE–LAKE MAGGIORE. 

Prepare for an exciting day: drive to La Spezia on the Mediterranean 

Coast and enjoy your excursion to CINQUE TERRE, a UNESCO World 

Heritage Site, including a BOAT RIDE (departures 0404-1024 weather 

permitting) with a Local Guide. The name dates back to the 15th century 

and is derived from five little medieval villages standing on stony spurs 

along five miles of the rocky coastline: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, 

Vernazza, and Monterosso. From here, continue by TRAIN and coach to 

elegant Stresa on beautiful Lake Maggiore. (B,D)

DAY 6 LAKE MAGGIORE. BOAT TRIP TO ISOLA DEI PESCATORI. 

A leisurely morning with the chance to join an optional excursion to the 

baroque palace and peacock gardens of enchanting Isola Bella. Later, 

join a scenic BOAT CRUISE to ISOLA DEI PESCATORI, where dinner 

with local specialties awaits you. (B,D) 

DAY 7 LAKE MAGGIORE –LUGANO, SWITZERLAND–VENICE ISLAND. 

Cross the Swiss border and stop in Lugano. Time to stroll along the 

spectacular lake and on Via Nassa, or sip an espresso on Piazza 

Riforma. Back in Italy, arrive in romantic Venice and enter in style 

by PRIVATE BOAT. You may wish to join an optional gondola ride 

through the canals. (B) 


Highlights of your guided walking tour are ST. MARK’S SQUARE and 

the byzantine BASILICA, lavish DOGES’ PALACE and the BRIDGE OF 

SIGHS. Then, watch a skilled GLASSBLOWER fashion delicate objects 

in an age-old traditional manner. A wonderful optional excursion is 

available to colorful Burano Island. (B) 

DAY 9 VENICE ISLAND–ASSISI. 

Arrive in peaceful Assisi, where your Local Guide takes you for a visit to 

ST. CLARE’S CHURCH and ST. FRANCIS’ BASILICA, built on top of his 

tomb. (B,D) 

ITALIAN MOSAIC 

13 DAYS ITALY 

SWITZERLAND 


Monterosso 

Lugano 

▼ 

Cinque Terre 

Pisa 

Apennines 

La Spezia 

Florence 

2 

Tuscany 

ITALY 

Venice Island 

2 

Burano 

1 Assisi 

Umbria 

Adriatic Sea 

▼ 

DAY 10 ASSISI–SORRENTO. 

Leave the province of Umbria and turn south to the charming, bayside 

resort of Sorrento. Time for shopping and an optional excursion to the 

Amalfi Coast and Positano. (B) 

DAY 11 SORRENTO. EXCURSION TO CAPRI. 

Speed across the bay by JETFOIL to the Isle of Capri. Ride the 

FUNICULAR to Capri village for a guided visit of this pretty town, 

visit the GARDENS OF AUGUSTUS, terraces overlooking the sea, 

offering a spectacular panoramic view, and taste a granita (semi-frozen 

drink). Free time to explore the little shops on the piazzetta before 

returning to Sorrento. The remainder of the day is at leisure. (B) 


Rome 

2 

1 

Pompeii 

2 Sorrento 

Capri 

DAY 12 SORRENTO–POMPEII–ROME. 

Stop for a guided visit of POMPEII, the Roman city both destroyed and 

preserved by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. This evening, 

back in the “Eternal City,” a special farewell dinner with wine and opera 

entertainment awaits you at La Carovana restaurant as a proper way to 

say arrivederci, Roma. (B,D) 

DAY 13 ROME. 


LOCAL FAVORITE JOIN AN EXCITING CRUISE TO ISOLA DEI PESCATORI, 

WHERE DINNER WITH LOCAL SPECIALTIES AWAITS 

TOUR LI DATES & PRICES 13 days from Rome to Rome 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Rome* 

End 

Rome 

Land 

Only 

0117 Tue 17 Jan Sun 29 Jan 2799 

0214 Tue 14 Feb Sun 26 Feb 2799 

0321 Tue 21 Mar Sun 02 Apr 3539 

0328 Tue 28 Mar Sun 09 Apr 3539 

0402 Sun 02 Apr Fri 14 Apr 3539 

0404 Tue 04 Apr Sun 16 Apr 3539 

0409 Sun 09 Apr Fri 21 Apr 3539 

0411 Tue 11 Apr Sun 23 Apr 3539 

0416 Sun 16 Apr Fri 28 Apr 3539 

0418 Tue 18 Apr Sun 30 Apr 3539 

0423 Sun 23 Apr Fri 05 May 3539 

0425 Tue 25 Apr Sun 07 May 3539 

0430 Sun 30 Apr Fri 12 May 3539 

0502 Tue 02 May Sun 14 May 3539 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Rome* 

End 

Rome 

Land 

Only 

0507 Sun 07 May Fri 19 May 3539 

0509 Tue 09 May Sun 21 May 3539 

0514 Sun 14 May Fri 26 May 3539 

0516 Tue 16 May Sun 28 May 3539 

0521 Sun 21 May Fri 02 Jun 3539 

0523 Tue 23 May Sun 04 Jun 3539 

0528 Sun 28 May Fri 09 Jun 3539 

0530 Tue 30 May Sun 11 Jun 3539 

0604 Sun 04 Jun Fri 16 Jun 3539 

0606 Tue 06 Jun Sun 18 Jun 3539 

0611 Sun 11 Jun Fri 23 Jun 3539 

0613 Tue 13 Jun Sun 25 Jun 3539 

0618 Sun 18 Jun Fri 30 Jun 3539 

0620 Tue 20 Jun Sun 02 Jul 3539 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Rome* 






0625 Sun 25 Jun Fri 07 Jul 3539 

0627 Tue 27 Jun Sun 09 Jul 3539 

0702 Sun 02 Jul Fri 14 Jul 3539 

0704 Tue 04 Jul Sun 16 Jul 3539 

0709 Sun 09 Jul Fri 21 Jul 3539 

0711 Tue 11 Jul Sun 23 Jul 3539 

0716 Sun 16 Jul Fri 28 Jul 3539 

0718 Tue 18 Jul Sun 30 Jul 3539 

0723 Sun 23 Jul Fri 04 Aug 3489 

0725 Tue 25 Jul Sun 06 Aug 3489 

0730 Sun 30 Jul Fri 11 Aug 3489 


0806 Sun 06 Aug Fri 18 Aug 3489 

0808 Tue 08 Aug Sun 20 Aug 3489 

0813 Sun 13 Aug Fri 25 Aug 3539 

0815 Tue 15 Aug Sun 27 Aug 3689 

0820 Sun 20 Aug Fri 01 Sep 3689 

0822 Tue 22 Aug Sun 03 Sep 3689 

0827 Sun 27 Aug Fri 08 Sep 3689 

0829 Tue 29 Aug Sun 10 Sep 3689 

0903 Sun 03 Sep Fri 15 Sep 3689 

0905 Tue 05 Sep Sun 17 Sep 3689 

0910 Sun 10 Sep Fri 22 Sep 3689 

0912 Tue 12 Sep Sun 24 Sep 3689 

0917 Sun 17 Sep Fri 29 Sep 3689 

0919 Tue 19 Sep Sun 01 Oct 3689 

0926 Tue 26 Sep Sun 08 Oct 3689 

1003 Tue 03 Oct Sun 15 Oct 3689 


1010 Tue 10 Oct Sun 22 Oct 3539 

1017 Tue 17 Oct Sun 29 Oct 3539 

1024 Tue 24 Oct Sun 05 Nov 3539 

1031 Tue 31 Oct Sun 12 Nov 2799 

1114 Tue 14 Nov Sun 26 Nov 2799 

1128 Tue 28 Nov Sun 10 Dec 2799 

1212 Tue 12 Dec Sun 24 Dec 2859 


0213 Tue 13 Feb Sun 25 Feb 2779 

0320 Tue 20 Mar Sun 01 Apr 2779 

0327 Tue 27 Mar Sun 08 Apr 3429 

0403 Tue 03 Apr Sun 15 Apr 3429 


Pre tour: in single room $145-$255, in twin $87-$144, in triple $75-$121 

Post tour: in single room $93-$127, in twin $65-$89, in triple $62-$84 



End 

Rome 

Land 

Only 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Rome* 

End 

Rome 

Land 

Only 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Rome* 

End 

Rome 

Land 

Only 


HIGHLIGHTS OF SICILY & 

SOUTHERN ITALY 14 DAYS 














ROME Welcome dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, 

visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and 




CAPRI Guided visit of Capri village, including a funicular ride 

NAPLES Guided sightseeing, visit the National Archaeological 

Museum; visit the Reggia di Capodimonte 

SORRENTO 

TRANI 

Gelato demonstration and tasting 

Enjoy a special lunch at a seaside restaurant 

ALBEROBELLO Orientation 

MATERA Guided walking tour, visit one of the Sassi houses 

REGGIO CALABRIA Guided visit of the Bronzi di Riace museum 

STRAIT OF MESSINA Ferry crossing 

TAORMINA Visit the ancient Greek Theater; a special dinner at a 


AGRIGENTO Guided walking tour of the Valley of Temples 

PALERMO Guided sightseeing, visit the Capo Market, the baroque 

Church of Immacolata, the cathedral, and the Norman cathedral in 

Monreale; enjoy a special farewell dinner at a Sicilian farmhouse, 

the Antica Masseria Barone di Salvo, and learn how ricotta is made 

■ HOTELS ROME Della Conciliazione (F), SORRENTO Hilton Sorrento 

Palace (SF), ALBEROBELLO Victor Country (F), REGGIO CALABRIA 

Grand Hotel Excelsior (SF), TAORMINA RIVIERA Hilton Giardini Naxos 

(SF) at Giardini Naxos, PALERMO Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa (F) 

■ MEALS Full buffet breakfast (B) daily; 1 lunch (L) with wine in Trani; 

6 three-course dinners (D) with wine, including a special welcome 

dinner in Rome, a special dinner in Taormina, and a special farewell 

dinner at a Sicilian farmhouse 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; jetfoil; funicular ride in Capri; 

ferry crossing 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Rome, Palermo 





ALBEROBELLO 

170

HIGHLIGHTS OF SICILY & 

SOUTHERN ITALY 14 DAYS 

ITALY 

ITALY 

Rome 2 

▼ 

Naples 

Pompeii 

3 Sorrento 

Capri 

Matera 

Adriatic Sea 

Trani 

2 Alberobello 

Gulf of 

Taranto 

Tyrrhenian 

Sea 

Ionian Sea 

Palermo 

2 

Strait of 

Messina 

1 

Reggio Calabria 

Mount 

Etna 

3 

Taormina Riviera 

Agrigento 

Syracuse 

PALERMO CATHEDRAL 



companions, and enjoy a special welcome dinner with wine at one of 

Rome’s lively restaurants. (D) 






Forum, and visit the amazing COLOSSEUM, where gladiators once 



DAY 3 ROME–POMPEII–SORRENTO. (Tue.) 

Arrive in fascinating POMPEII, the Roman city both destroyed and 

preserved by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Your Local Guide 

will walk you past patrician homes, public baths, and commercial 

districts strikingly recalling day-to-day life when Rome was at the apex 

of her power. Continue to the charming resort of Sorrento. (B) 

DAY 4 SORRENTO. EXCURSION TO CAPRI. (Wed.) 

Speed across the bay by JETFOIL to the Isle of Capri. Ride the 

FUNICULAR to Capri village for a guided visit of this pretty town. Free 

time to explore the little shops on the piazzetta before returning to 

Sorrento. (B) 

DAY 5 SORRENTO. EXCURSION TO NAPLES. (Thu.) 

Arrive in colorful Naples. A Local Guide takes you first to the NATIONAL 

ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM, housing some of the world’s greatest 

Greco-Roman treasures; focus on the well-preserved objects found in 

Pompeii. Then, on to the city center to admire the remarkable Triumphal 

Arch of the New Castle, St. Charles Theater, the Royal Palace, Galleria 

Umberto, and the semicircular Piazza Plebiscito. Then, visit splendid 

REGGIA DI CAPODIMONTE, a grand Bourbon palace, formerly the summer 

residence and hunting lodge of the Kings of the Two Sicilies, that now 

houses the National Museum of Capodimonte. The original Capodimonte 

Porcelain Factory was founded in the mid-18th century. Back in Sorrento, 

look forward to a GELATO DEMONSTRATION & TASTING. (B) 

DAY 6 SORRENTO–TRANI–ALBEROBELLO. (Fri.) 

Stop in Trani, where a special lunch with local specialties awaits you 

at a seaside restaurant. Continue to the picturesque town of Alberobello, 

where you will stay for the next two nights. (B,L,D) 

DAY 7 ALBEROBELLO. (Sat.) 

In the morning, enjoy an orientation of the town, famous for its unique 

trulli—whitewashed, stone, circular houses with pinnacled, conical roofs. 

Balance of the day at leisure. You may wish to join an optional dinner at 

a traditional Apulian agriturismo. (B) 

DAY 8 ALBEROBELLO–MATERA–REGGIO CALABRIA. (Sun.) 

In Matera, a guided walking tour features a visit to one of the 

picturesque SASSI HOUSES. Afterwards, enjoy a spectacular drive 

south along the Gulf of Taranto before heading inland to Reggio Calabria 

with a Local Guide. Visit the MUSEUM that houses the world-famous 

bronze warrior sculptures, Bronzi di Riace. (B,D) 

DAY 9 REGGIO CALABRIA–TAORMINA RIVIERA. (Mon.) 

Cross the Strait of Messina by FERRY and start your discovery of the 

beautiful island of Sicily, the great melting pot of the Mediterranean 

world. Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Saracens, Normans, French, 

and Spanish have left their marks and contributed to its rich heritage. 

Arrive in Taormina, a charming hilltop town overlooking the Ionian Sea, 

and visit the ancient GREEK THEATER dating back to the 3rd century 

BC. Time to stroll and shop along Corso Umberto I. Don’t miss the 

opportunity to taste local specialties, like the Sicilian Granita (a treat 

similar to sorbet). (B) 


LOCAL FAVORITE VISIT THE GRAND BOURBON PALACE THAT 

HOUSES CAPODIMONTE NATIONAL MUSEUM, ONE OF THE LARGEST 

MUSEUMS IN ITALY AND HOME TO WORKS BY BOTTICELLI, RAPHAEL, 

TITIAN, AND OTHERS 

SASSI HOUSES, MATERA 

LOCAL FAVORITE STOP IN TRANI, WHERE AMAZING VIEWS 

AND A SPECIAL LUNCH OF LOCAL SPECIALTIES AWAITS YOU AT A 

SEASIDE RESTAURANT 

172

GREEK THEATER, TAORMINA 

DAYS 10 & 11 AT LEISURE IN TAORMINA RIVIERA. (Tue. & Wed.) 

Two days to just relax in this beautiful resort or choose from our 

exciting optional excursions: to Mount Etna, the largest active volcano 

in Europe, and to the fascinating archaeological site of Syracuse, 

birthplace of mathematician Archimedes and once a powerful 

Greek port whose fleet was feared throughout the Mediterranean. 

On Tuesday evening, enjoy an included dinner at your hotel. On 

Wednesday evening, an included dinner with wine has been organized 

at a local restaurant with breathtaking sea views. (B,D daily) 

DAY 12 TAORMINA RIVIERA–AGRIGENTO–PALERMO. (Thu.) 

Head south to Agrigento and enjoy a walk with your Local Guide 

through the breathtaking VALLEY OF TEMPLES. Even travelers who 

have visited Athens and Delphi are awed by the gigantic yet graceful 

Greek structures that miraculously survived 24 centuries of tormented 

history. Arrive at your hotel in Palermo. (B) 

DAY 13 PALERMO. (Fri.) 

Guided sightseeing features the ornate Piazza Bellini, Capo Market, 

the baroque Church of Immacolata, and the CATHEDRAL. Drive up to 

Monreale for a panoramic view of the Conca d’Oro and a visit to the 

12th-century NORMAN CATHEDRAL, famous for its 50,000 square 

feet of precious byzantine mosaics. Later, visit an original SICILIAN 

FARM, Antica Masseria Barone di Salvo in Tumminia. Meet the casaro 

(cheese-maker), see how he prepares a fresh ricotta and enjoy your 

exclusive farewell dinner with local specialties and wine, the perfect 

way to celebrate the success of your Italian vacation. (B,D) 

DAY 14 PALERMO. (Sat.) 


TOUR LM DATES & PRICES 

14 days from Rome to Palermo 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Rome* 

End 

Palermo 







Land 

Only 

0409 Sun 09 Apr Sat 22 Apr 3449 

0416 Sun 16 Apr Sat 29 Apr 3499 

0423 Sun 23 Apr Sat 06 May 3499 

0430 Sun 30 Apr Sat 13 May 3499 

0507 Sun 07 May Sat 20 May 3499 

0514 Sun 14 May Sat 27 May 3499 

0521 Sun 21 May Sat 03 Jun 3499 

0528 Sun 28 May Sat 10 Jun 3499 

0604 Sun 04 Jun Sat 17 Jun 3499 

0611 Sun 11 Jun Sat 24 Jun 3499 


0625 Sun 25 Jun Sat 08 Jul 3499 

0702 Sun 02 Jul Sat 15 Jul 3499 

0709 Sun 09 Jul Sat 22 Jul 3499 

0716 Sun 16 Jul Sat 29 Jul 3499 

0723 Sun 23 Jul Sat 05 Aug 3499 

Departure 

Number 


Start 

Rome* 

End 

Palermo 

0730 Sun 30 Jul Sat 12 Aug 3479 

0806 Sun 06 Aug Sat 19 Aug 3479 

0813 Sun 13 Aug Sat 26 Aug 3479 

0820 Sun 20 Aug Sat 02 Sep 3479 

0827 Sun 27 Aug Sat 09 Sep 3549 

0903 Sun 03 Sep Sat 16 Sep 3549 

0910 Sun 10 Sep Sat 23 Sep 3549 

0917 Sun 17 Sep Sat 30 Sep 3549 

0924 Sun 24 Sep Sat 07 Oct 3549 


1008 Sun 08 Oct Sat 21 Oct 3499 


1022 Sun 22 Oct Sat 04 Nov 3499 

1105 Sun 05 Nov Sat 18 Nov 2899 

1119 Sun 19 Nov Sat 02 Dec 2899 

1203 Sun 03 Dec Sat 16 Dec 2899 




Extra nights per person in Palermo: 






Land 

Only 


THE BEST 

OF ITALY & SICILY 15 DAYS 







■ On the Go 














VENICE Private boat rides; glassblower's demonstration; private 

water taxi ride by night; guided walking tour, visit St. Mark’s Square 

and Basilica, Doges' Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs 

RAVENNA Visit St. Apollinaris in Classe 

ASSISI Visit St. Francis’ Basilica 


NAPLES 

Gambrinus 

Enjoy a cappuccino and sfogliatella at Gran Caffè 

NAPLES–SICILY Overnight cruise in two-berth cabins with private 

facilities 

PALERMO Guided sightseeing, visit the cathedral and the Norman 

cathedral in Monreale 

MARSALA Visit a salt mill; 

wine tasting at the Florio wine cellar 

AGRIGENTO Guided walking tour of the Valley of Temples 

TAORMINA Visit the ancient Greek Theater 

STRAIT OF MESSINA Ferry crossing 

SORRENTO COAST–CAPRI By jetfoil 

CAPRI Guided visit of Capri village, including a funicular ride; 

boat cruise around the island 

■ HOTELS ROME Universo (F), FLORENCE Starhotels Tuscany (SF), 

VENICE ISLAND MGallery LaGare (F) at Murano, ASSISI San 

Francesco (F), PALERMO Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa (F), AGRIGENTO 

Dioscuri Bay (F), TAORMINA RIVIERA Atahotel Naxos Beach (F) at 

Giardini Naxos, SORRENTO COAST Towers Hotel Stabiae (SF) at 

Castellammare di Stabia, ROME Holiday Inn Pisana (F) 



■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; private boat ride, and private 

water-taxi ride in Venice; overnight cruise; ferry crossing; jetfoil; 

funicular ride and boat cruise in Capri 










174 

LOCAL FAVORITE GET A UNIQUE VIEW OF CAPRI ON AN INCLUDED 

CRUISE AROUND THE ISLAND

THE BEST OF ITALY & SICILY 

15 DAYS ITALY 

Venice Island 

ITALY 

Florence 

1 

Pisa 

Tuscany 

2 

Burano 

Ravenna 

Adriatic Sea 

1 Assisi 

Apennines 

Umbria 

▼ 

2 1 

Rome 

Naples 

2 


Capri 

Pompeii 

Sorrento Coast 

▼ 

1 

Palermo 

Marsala 

1 

Agrigento 

1 

Strait of 

Messina 

Mount 

Calabria 

Etna 

2 

Taormina Riviera 

LOCAL FAVORITE IN MARSALA, ENJOY WINE TASTING AT THE 

FAMOUS FLORIO WINE CELLAR AND LEARN ABOUT MARSALA WINES 













DAY 3 ROME–PISA–FLORENCE. (Tue.) 

Enter Tuscany and arrive in Pisa to marvel at the legendary Leaning 

Tower. Take your pictures pushing back the tower before continuing to 

Florence, the “Cradle of the Renaissance.” This evening, you may wish 

to try out Tuscan specialties. (B) 

DAY 4 FLORENCE–VENICE ISLAND. (Wed.) 

This morning, focus on Florence. A highlight is a visit to the ACADEMY 

OF FINE ARTS to admire Michelangelo’s David. Your walking tour with 

a Local Guide features the magnificent cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower, 

the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gate of Paradise,” and sculpture-studded 

SIGNORIA SQUARE. Time to shop for Florentine leather goods and gold 

jewelry sold by the ounce, for which the city is famous. Cross the wooded 

Apennine Mountains and arrive in Venice. Enter in style by PRIVATE 

BOAT and arrive on the island of Murano. This evening, enjoy a ride 

by PRIVATE WATER-TAXI to ST. MARK'S SQUARE to discover Venice by 

night. Exciting optional excursions are available: dinner in one of Venice's 

excellent restaurants and a gondola ride through its canals. (B) 

DAY 5 VENICE ISLAND. (Thu.) 

This morning, watch a skilled GLASSBLOWER fashion delicate 

objects in an age-old traditional manner, before boarding your 

PRIVATE BOAT to ST. MARK'S SQUARE. Meet your Local Guide for a 

walking tour including visits to the byzantine ST. MARK'S BASILICA, 

lavish DOGES’ PALACE and the BRIDGE OF SIGHS. Then, enjoy 

Venice at your own pace or join an exciting optional lagoon cruise to 

the colorful island of Burano. (B) 

DAY 6 VENICE ISLAND–RAVENNA–ASSISI. (Fri.) 

Follow the Adriatic coastline to Ravenna. Here, see the famous mosaics 

in the 6th-century BASILICA OF ST. APOLLINARIS IN CLASSE. In the 

afternoon, arrive in peaceful Assisi and visit the massive 13th-century 

lower BASILICA OF ST. FRANCIS built above the Saint’s grave. (B,D) 

DAY 7 ASSISI–POMPEII–NAPLES. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO PALERMO. (Sat.) 

Arrive in POMPEII, the Roman city both destroyed and preserved by an 

eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. A guided walking tour through the 

excavations features patrician houses, public baths, and commercial 

districts that strikingly recall day-to-day life when Rome was at the apex 

of her power. In nearby Naples, a cappuccino and sfogliatella await 

you at the famous Gran Caffè Gambrinus before boarding your FERRY in 

Naples for the overnight cruise to Sicily. (B) 

DAY 8 PALERMO. (Sun.) 

After disembarkation, start your sightseeing with a Local Guide. Visit the 

ornate Piazza Bellini, Capo Market, the baroque Church of Immacolata, 

and the CATHEDRAL. Drive up to Monreale for a panoramic view of the 

Conca d’Oro and a visit to the 12th-century NORMAN CATHEDRAL, 

famous for its 50,000 square feet of precious byzantine mosaics. (B) 

DAY 9 PALERMO–MARSALA–AGRIGENTO. (Mon.) 

In Marsala, visit a SALT MILL, then a true highlight: a WINE TASTING 

at the famous Florio wine cellar to sample and learn about Marsala 

wines. Next, drive along the western coast to Agrigento. Here, your 

Local Guide will take you for a spectacular walk through the magnificent 

VALLEY OF TEMPLES. Even travelers who have visited Athens and 

Delphi are awed by the gigantic yet graceful Greek structures that 

miraculously survived 24 centuries of tormented history. (B,D) 


VALLEY OF TEMPLES, AGRIGENTO 

LOCAL FAVORITE IN NAPLES, RELAX WITH A CAPPUCCINO AND 

SFOGLIATELLA AT THE FAMOUS GRAN CAFFÈ GAMBRINUS, ONE OF 

HISTORY’S MOST IMPORTANT EUROPEAN LITERARY CAFÉS 

POMPEII 

176

ST. PETER'S SQUARE, ROME 

BASILICA OF ST. APOLLINARIS IN CLASSE 

DAY 10 AGRIGENTO–TAORMINA RIVIERA. (Tue.) 

This morning, enjoy the scenic beauty and treasures of the island’s 

heart on your way to Taormina, where you will visit the ancient GREEK 

THEATER dating back to the 3rd century BC and the second-largest of 

its kind in Sicily. Situated above the city, it affords spectacular views of 

the bay and Mount Etna. (B) 

DAY 11 AT LEISURE IN TAORMINA RIVIERA. (Wed.) 

Today is your chance to join the exciting half-day optional excursion to 

Mount Etna. Afternoon is at leisure to relax or for individual activities. (B,D) 

DAY 12 TAORMINA RIVIERA–SORRENTO COAST. (Thu.) 

Board your FERRY and cross the Strait of Messina to land at the toe of 

the Italian boot in Calabria. Continue to the delightful coast of Sorrento, 

where you will stay for the next two nights. (B) 

DAY 13 SORRENTO COAST. EXCURSION TO CAPRI. (Fri.) 

Speed across the Bay of Naples by JETFOIL to the Isle of Capri, an 

ancient retreat for Roman emperors and renowned ever since that time 

for its beauty. Ride the FUNICULAR to Capri village for a guided visit of 

this pretty town. Free time to explore the little shops on the charming 

piazzetta. Then, enjoy an exciting BOAT CRUISE (weather permitting) 

around the island. Spend time in the charming town of Sorrento before 

returning to your hotel. (B) 

DAY 14 SORRENTO COAST–ROME. (Sat.) 

Back to Rome, the “Eternal City.” A special farewell dinner with wine and 

opera entertainment awaits you at La Carovana restaurant as a proper 

way to say arrivederci, Roma! (B,D) 



TOUR LL DATES & PRICES 

15 days from Rome to Rome 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Rome* 

End 

Rome 

Land 

Only 

0402 Sun 02 Apr Sun 16 Apr 3699 

0409 Sun 09 Apr Sun 23 Apr 3729 

0416 Sun 16 Apr Sun 30 Apr 3729 

0423 Sun 23 Apr Sun 07 May 3729 

0430 Sun 30 Apr Sun 14 May 3729 

0507 Sun 07 May Sun 21 May 3729 

0514 Sun 14 May Sun 28 May 3729 

0521 Sun 21 May Sun 04 Jun 3729 

0528 Sun 28 May Sun 11 Jun 3729 

0604 Sun 04 Jun Sun 18 Jun 3729 

0611 Sun 11 Jun Sun 25 Jun 3729 

0618 Sun 18 Jun Sun 02 Jul 3729 

0625 Sun 25 Jun Sun 09 Jul 3729 

0702 Sun 02 Jul Sun 16 Jul 3729 

0709 Sun 09 Jul Sun 23 Jul 3729 







Departure 

Number 


Start 

Rome* 

End 

Rome 

0716 Sun 16 Jul Sun 30 Jul 3729 

0723 Sun 23 Jul Sun 06 Aug 3729 

0730 Sun 30 Jul Sun 13 Aug 3679 

0806 Sun 06 Aug Sun 20 Aug 3679 

0813 Sun 13 Aug Sun 27 Aug 3679 

0820 Sun 20 Aug Sun 03 Sep 3729 

0827 Sun 27 Aug Sun 10 Sep 3879 

0903 Sun 03 Sep Sun 17 Sep 3879 

0910 Sun 10 Sep Sun 24 Sep 3879 


0924 Sun 24 Sep Sun 08 Oct 3879 


1008 Sun 08 Oct Sun 22 Oct 3729 


1022 Sun 22 Oct Sun 05 Nov 3699 


Start tour: in single room $165-$230, in twin $104-$136, 


End tour: in single room $100-$132, in twin $67-$91, 





Land 

Only 


THE BEST OF 

SWITZERLAND 8 DAYS 






TAKE A BREAK 









ZURICH Welcome dinner; orientation walk of the Old Town; 

Sprüngli chocolate pralines 


LAKE COMO Picture stop 

SWISS-ITALIAN LAKE DISTRICT 


ZERMATT Group picture 

LOCAL FAVORITE ENJOY LUNCH AT A TRADITIONAL SWISS WORKING 

FARM AND SEE HOW PEOPLE LIVE IN THE MOUNTAINS 

taste 

BERNE Guided walking tour, stop at the Bear Park and enjoy a 

panoramic view from the Rose Garden; lunch at a working farm 

INTERLAKEN Take pictures of the Jungfrau massif 

LUCERNE Walking tour including the Lion Monument and 

Chapel Bridge; Mount Pilatus excursion including an alphorn 

demonstration and a souvenir cap; farewell dinner at a local restaurant 

■ HOTELS ZURICH Mövenpick Zurich Airport (SF) at Glattbrugg, 

ST. MORITZ Laudinella (F), LUGANO De La Paix (F), ZERMATT 

Pollux (F) or Walliserhof (F), LAKE GENEVA Eurotel Montreux (F) at 

Montreux, LUCERNE Romantik Hotel Wilden Mann (F) 

■ MEALS Full buffet breakfast (B) daily; 1 special lunch (L) with a 

drink in Berne, 4 three-course dinners (D) with wine, including a 

welcome dinner in Zurich and a special farewell dinner in Lucerne 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; mountain train 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Zurich 

■ ADD A RIVER CRUISE TO YOUR VACATION with Avalon 

Waterways (part of the Globus family of brands) 




NOTE On arrival at Zurich Airport, a complimentary transfer by hotel 

shuttle bus is available. 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN ZURICH, SWITZERLAND. 

Welcome to Zurich! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling 


DAY 2 ZURICH–VADUZ, LIECHTENSTEIN–ST. MORITZ, 

SWITZERLAND. 

Enjoy an orientation walk of Zurich’s well-preserved OLD TOWN 

with its medieval guild houses, and taste the traditional 

CHOCOLATE PRALINES at the famous Sprüngli Confectionery. 

Next, a scenic drive following Lake Zurich and Lake Walen through 

the high Alps to the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein. After a break 

in its capital, Vaduz, ascend the Rhine Valley into the mountainous 

Grisons, a canton where three of the country’s four languages are 

spoken. The 7,504-foot Julier Pass, an important Alpine road since 

Roman times, leads to the Engadine. This valley is considered by 

many as the most beautiful mountain area in the world, with deepblue 

lakes, airy larch forests that turn golden in the fall, mountain 

peaks exceeding 12,000 feet, and quaint villages with massive 

white stone houses in the characteristic Grisons style. Afternoon 

arrival in ritzy St. Moritz. (B,D) 

DAY 3 ST. MORITZ–LAKE COMO, ITALY–LUGANO, SWITZERLAND. 

A gradual change of scenery as you descend towards the 

enchanting shores of Italy’s Lake Como and continue on to the 

southern tip of Switzerland. The vegetation south of the Alps is 

Mediterranean: chestnut groves, vineyards, and olive and fig trees 

make you forget that earlier today you were within walking distance 

of glaciers. Afternoon arrival in the popular subtropical resort 

town of Lugano allows time for shopping under the arcades of Via 

Nassa or an espresso on flower-festooned Piazza Riforma. To truly 

appreciate splendid Lake Lugano, an exciting optional boat ride is 

available, followed by dinner at a traditional “grotto” restaurant. (B) 

DAY 4 LUGANO–STRESA, ITALY–TÄSCH, SWITZERLAND–ZERMATT. 

From Lake Lugano to the Italian shore of Lake Maggiore for a break 

in elegant Stresa. An optional boat ride to enchanting Isola Bella 

can be arranged. Continue over lofty Simplon Pass into the Swiss 

Valais, an area renowned for its excellent wines and great mountain 

resorts. To reach the most famous of them, leave the coach behind 

in Täsch and board a MOUNTAIN TRAIN to climb the last few 

miles up to car-free Zermatt, a picturesque cluster of rustic chalets 

beneath the Matterhorn. (B) 

178

THE BEST OF SWITZERLAND 

8 DAYS ALPINE & EASTERN EUROPE 

Amsterdam 

Coblenz 

Rüdesheim 

FRANCE 

Strasbourg 

Basel 

Rhine 

River 

Cologne 

GERMANY 

Mainz 

Heidelberg 

Black Forest 

Berne 

Zurich 

Cruise 

WZA 

Interlaken 

Zurich 

1 

▼ 

2 Lucerne 

Mount Pilatus 

Brünig Pass 

SWITZERLAND 

LIECHTENSTEIN 

Vaduz 

1 

Lake 

Geneva 

Rhône Valley 

Täsch 

Simplon 

Pass 

Julier Pass 

St. Moritz 1 Engadine 

LOCAL FAVORITE FOR A TRULY SWISS EXPERIENCE, ASCEND MOUNT 

PILATUS FOR A MEMORABLE ALPHORN DEMONSTRATION 

1 

Zermatt 

Stresa 

Lugano 

1 

ITALY 

Lake Como 

DAY 5 ZERMATT–LAKE GENEVA. 

A special treat: enjoy a GROUP PICTURE with the famous 

Matterhorn in the background. Then, you can join an exciting 

optional excursion to Klein Matterhorn for spectacular views of the 

surrounding Alps. Later, motor through the vineyards and apricot 

groves of the lower Rhône Valley, and arrive at beautiful Lake 

Geneva for your overnight stay. (B,D) 

DAY 6 LAKE GENEVA–BERNE–INTERLAKEN–LUCERNE. 

In the stately capital of Berne, your guided tour starts at the BEAR 

PARK, followed by a panoramic view of the city from the Rose 

Garden. Next, enjoy a walking tour through the beautifully preserved 

medieval Old Town. Witness the hourly parade of painted figures at 

the Clock Tower and take your pictures of ornate, flower-adorned 

fountains. The highlight of the day is a special lunch at a 

traditional Swiss WORKING FARM, to give you a chance to see how 

people in Switzerland live in the mountains. Continue to Interlaken 

and take pictures of the Jungfrau massif with its group of three 

famous peaks: the Jungfrau, the Mönch, and the Eiger. Over Brünig 

Pass to picturesque Lucerne. An optional dinner excursion to a 

folklore party with yodeling is available for a first-hand impression of 

Alpine merrymaking. (B,L) 


On your walking tour this morning, admire Thorwaldsen’s impressive 

LION MONUMENT, dedicated to the Swiss Guards who protected 

the Royal House of France during the French Revolution, and ornate 

patrician houses of the walled Old Town, then cross the famous 

covered CHAPEL BRIDGE to the Jesuit church. Afterwards, another 

true Swiss experience: a trip to the top of Mount Pilatus, the 

“Guard of Lucerne,” where an ALPHORN DEMONSTRATION will be 

held. And you get a special SOUVENIR CAP to always remember this 

experience! Tonight, a special farewell dinner with wine awaits you at 

a local restaurant for a proper auf Wiedersehen. (B,D) 

DAY 8 LUCERNE–ZURICH AIRPORT. 

Morning transfer to Zurich Airport in time for homebound flights 

leaving no earlier than 10 am. Extra nights are available in Zurich, 

not Lucerne. (B) 

ADD A RIVER CRUISE WITH 

TOUR ZG DATES & PRICES 

8 days from Zurich to Zurich 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Zurich* 

End 

Zurich 

Land 

Only 

0416 Sun 16 Apr Sun 23 Apr 2579 

0423 Sun 23 Apr Sun 30 Apr 2599 

0427 Thu 27 Apr Thu 04 May 2599 

0430 Sun 30 Apr Sun 07 May 2599 

0504 Thu 04 May Thu 11 May 2599 

0507 Sun 07 May Sun 14 May 2649 

0511 Thu 11 May Thu 18 May 2599 

0514 Sun 14 May Sun 21 May 2599 

0518 Thu 18 May Thu 25 May 2599 

0521 Sun 21 May Sun 28 May 2649 

0525 Thu 25 May Thu 01 Jun 2599 

0528 Sun 28 May Sun 04 Jun 2599 

0601 Thu 01 Jun Thu 08 Jun 2599 

0604 Sun 04 Jun Sun 11 Jun 2649 

0608 Thu 08 Jun Thu 15 Jun 2599 

0611 Sun 11 Jun Sun 18 Jun 2599 

0615 Thu 15 Jun Thu 22 Jun 2599 

0618 Sun 18 Jun Sun 25 Jun 2649 

0622 Thu 22 Jun Thu 29 Jun 2599 

0625 Sun 25 Jun Sun 02 Jul 2599 

0629 Thu 29 Jun Thu 06 Jul 2599 

0702 Sun 02 Jul Sun 09 Jul 2599 

0706 Thu 06 Jul Thu 13 Jul 2599 






End Tour ZG on Day 8 in Zurich 

and join cruise “Romantic Rhine” 

(WZA); Sunday arrivals only. 

Call for more details. 

Operated by Avalon Waterways. 

Departure 

Number 


Start 

Zurich* 

End 

Zurich 

0709 Sun 09 Jul Sun 16 Jul 2599 

0713 Thu 13 Jul Thu 20 Jul 2599 

0716 Sun 16 Jul Sun 23 Jul 2599 

0720 Thu 20 Jul Thu 27 Jul 2599 

0723 Sun 23 Jul Sun 30 Jul 2599 

0727 Thu 27 Jul Thu 03 Aug 2599 

0730 Sun 30 Jul Sun 06 Aug 2599 

0803 Thu 03 Aug Thu 10 Aug 2599 

0806 Sun 06 Aug Sun 13 Aug 2599 

0810 Thu 10 Aug Thu 17 Aug 2599 

0813 Sun 13 Aug Sun 20 Aug 2599 

0817 Thu 17 Aug Thu 24 Aug 2599 

0820 Sun 20 Aug Sun 27 Aug 2599 

0824 Thu 24 Aug Thu 31 Aug 2599 

0827 Sun 27 Aug Sun 03 Sep 2649 

0831 Thu 31 Aug Thu 07 Sep 2599 

0903 Sun 03 Sep Sun 10 Sep 2599 

0907 Thu 07 Sep Thu 14 Sep 2599 

0910 Sun 10 Sep Sun 17 Sep 2649 

0914 Thu 14 Sep Thu 21 Sep 2599 

0917 Sun 17 Sep Sun 24 Sep 2599 





Extra nights per person in Zurich: 





Land 

Only 


SPECTACULAR 

SWITZERLAND 9 DAYS 














ZURICH Welcome dinner; orientation walk of the Old Town 

BIEL/BIENNE Visit the historical center 

NEUCHÂTEL Visit the town 

GENEVA Guided sightseeing 

EVIAN-LES-BAINS Stop on the French side of Lake Geneva 

GRUYÈRE Visit the castle in Gruyères town, followed by a special 

lunch with local specialties and double crème 

BROC 

GSTAAD Orientation 

Chocolate tasting at Maison Cailler 

INTERLAKEN AREA 

Excursion to the Jungfrau massif 

BERNE See the Bear Park, enjoy a panoramic view from 

the Rose Garden, Old Town 

LUCERNE Walking tour including the Lion Monument and Chapel 

Bridge; farewell dinner at a local restaurant 

■ HOTELS ZURICH Sheraton (SF), GENEVA Royal Manotel (F), 

GRUYÈRE AREA Cailler (F) at Charmey, INTERLAKEN AREA Sunstar (F) 

at Grindelwald, LUCERNE Grand Hotel Europe (F) 


drink in Gruyères, 4 three-course dinners (D) with wine, including a 

welcome dinner in Zurich and a special farewell dinner in Lucerne 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; mountain train 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Zurich 






NOTES Maximum elevation on tour—11,332 ft. 

Adequate footwear is required for the trip to the Jungfrau massif. 

GENEVA 

LOCAL FAVORITE EXPERIENCE THE LEGENDARY “TOP OF EUROPE” ON 

AN UNFORGETTABLE ASCENT UP JUNGFRAU MASSIF 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN ZURICH, SWITZERLAND. (Fri.) 

Welcome in Zurich! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling 


DAY 2 ZURICH–BIEL/BIENNE–NEUCHÂTEL–GENEVA. (Sat.) 

Enjoy an orientation walk of Zurich’s OLD TOWN, Switzerland’s center 

of banking and commerce. Then, leave Zurich and start your Swiss 

adventure. You’ll quickly discover that Switzerland isn’t just home to the 

Alps, but also to some of the most beautiful lakes. First, stop at the foot 

of the Jura Mountains in the picturesque town of Biel, known as Bienne 

by French-speaking Swiss, famous for watch-making, and explore 

the historical center. Next, enjoy a scenic drive to lakeside Neuchâtel, 

dominated by the medieval cathedral and castle. Time to stroll along 

the lake promenade before continuing to stunning Geneva, the secondlargest 

city in Switzerland, with its fantastic lakeside location and 

breathtaking panoramas of the Alps. (B) 

DAY 3 GENEVA. (Sun.) 

During your guided sightseeing see the elegant buildings that house 

many international organizations, including headquarters of the 

International Red Cross and many United Nations agencies. You will 

also hear about John Calvin, the French theologian who helped reform 

the church in Geneva in the mid-16th century, visit the REFORMATION 

PARK with its International Monument to the Reformation and walk 

through the OLD TOWN to see St. Pierre Cathedral. Balance of the 

day is at leisure to further explore this fascinating city. An exciting 

optional lake cruise is available to make the most of your stay. (B) 

180

DAY 4 GENEVA–ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS, FRANCE–BROC–GRUYÈRE AREA, 

SWITZERLAND. (Mon.) 

Enter France and follow Lake Geneva along the southern shore, 

stopping in the famous spa town of Évian-les-Bains, renowned for its 

mineral water and a popular holiday resort. A scenic drive returns you 

to Switzerland. Cross the Rhône, France’s largest river, which flows 

into Lake Geneva. See the vineyards, where some of the best Swiss 

wines are produced, then leave this “Swiss Riviera” and continue 

to Gruyère. Visit the magnificent CASTLE. Walk through eight 

centuries of architecture, history, and culture, and enjoy lunch with 

local specialties and a traditional dessert with meringue and double 

crème. Then, stop in Broc for a visit to MAISON CAILLER chocolate 

factory to taste this delicious Swiss specialty. Continue to your 

comfortable hotel in nearby Charmey. (B,L,D) 

DAY 5 GRUYÈRE AREA–GSTAAD–INTERLAKEN AREA. (Tue.) 

Leave the Gruyère area and enjoy a scenic drive to Gstaad, 

one of Switzerland’s most popular ski resorts, for an orientation 

of this pretty place. Then, continue to Interlaken. The town’s 

unique location, settled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz and 

surrounded by the world-famous Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau 

mountains, guarantees spectacular views. Later, arrive at your 

charming hotel in Grindelwald and look forward to tomorrow’s 

included highlight: the Jungfrau excursion! (B) 

DAY 6 INTERLAKEN AREA. EXCURSION TO THE JUNGFRAU MASSIF. (Wed.) 

An unforgettable trip to the high Alpine wonderland of ice and snow is 

the true highlight of a visit to Switzerland. At an amazing 11,332 feet, 

the JUNGFRAUJOCH is Europe’s highest railway station. Jungfrau’s 

13,642-foot summit was first ascended in 1811 and in 1912 the rack 

railway was opened. There are lots of things to do here: enjoy the 

ALPINE SENSATION, THE PANORAMA 360° EXPERIENCE, and the 

ICE PALACE. Also receive your JUNGFRAU PASSPORT as a souvenir 

to take home with you. The round trip to the “Top of Europe” by 

MOUNTAIN TRAIN will take most of the day. (B,D) 

SPECTACULAR SWITZERLAND 


Amsterdam 

Koblenz 

Rüdesheim 

FRANCE 

Strasbourg 

Basel 

FRANCE 

2 

Geneva 

Rhine 

River 

Cologne 

GERMANY 

Mainz 

Heidelberg 

Black Forest 

Zurich 

Neuchâtel 

Cruise 

WZA 

Biel/Bienne 

Évian-les-Bains 

Jura 

Mountains 

Berne 

Simmen Valley 

▼ 

Emmental 

Valley 

Gruyère 

Broc Area Jungfraujoch 

Gruyères town 1 

Gstaad 

1 

2 Interlaken Area 

Zurich 

2 

Lucerne 

SWITZERLAND 

Maximum elevation on tour—11,332 ft. 

DAY 7 INTERLAKEN AREA–BERNE–LUCERNE. (Thu.) 

Arrive in the stately capital of Berne. See the BEAR PARK, enjoy 

the panoramic view of the city from the Rose Garden, and the 

OLD TOWN with the Clock Tower and the ornate, flower-adorned 

fountains. Leave the Berner Oberland and drive via Langnau in the 

Emmental Valley to picturesque Lucerne. Tonight is your chance to 

join an optional dinner excursion to a folklore party with yodeling and 

alphorn blowing. (B) 

DAY 8 LUCERNE. (Fri.) 

During your walking tour, admire Thorwaldsen’s impressive LION 

MONUMENT, dedicated to the Swiss Guards who protected the Royal 

House of France during the French Revolution, and ornate patrician 

houses of the walled Old Town, then cross the famous covered CHAPEL 

BRIDGE to the Jesuit church. An exciting optional excursion is available 

to Mount Pilatus, and tonight, a special farewell dinner with wine awaits 

you at a local restaurant for a proper auf Wiedersehen. (B,D) 

DAY 9 LUCERNE–ZURICH AIRPORT. (Sat.) 

Morning transfer to Zurich Airport in time for homebound flights 

leaving no earlier than 10 am. Extra nights are available in Zurich, not 

Lake Lucerne. (B) 



Selected departures can join 

cruise “Romantic Rhine” (WZA). 



LOCAL FAVORITE VISIT 13TH-CENTURY GRUYÈRES CASTLE, AND 

ENJOY A LUNCH OF LOCAL SPECIALTIES AND DESSERT FEATURING 

MERINGUE AND DOUBLE CRÈME 

TOUR ZH DATES & PRICES 

9 days from Zurich to Zurich 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Zurich* 

End 

Zurich 

Land 

Only 

0428 Fri 28 Apr Sat 06 May 2759 

0505 Fri 05 May Sat 13 May 2769 

0512 Fri 12 May Sat 20 May 2769 

0519 Fri 19 May Sat 27 May 2769 

0526 Fri 26 May Sat 03 Jun 2769 

0602 Fri 02 Jun Sat 10 Jun 2819 

0609 Fri 09 Jun Sat 17 Jun 2819 

0616 Fri 16 Jun Sat 24 Jun 2819 

0623 Fri 23 Jun Sat 01 Jul 2769 

0630 Fri 30 Jun Sat 08 Jul 2769 

0707 Fri 07 Jul Sat 15 Jul 2769 





Departure 

Number 


Start 

Zurich* 

End 

Zurich 

0714 Fri 14 Jul Sat 22 Jul 2769 

0721 Fri 21 Jul Sat 29 Jul 2769 

0728 Fri 28 Jul Sat 05 Aug 2769 

0804 Fri 04 Aug Sat 12 Aug 2769 

0811 Fri 11 Aug Sat 19 Aug 2769 

0818 Fri 18 Aug Sat 26 Aug 2819 

0825 Fri 25 Aug Sat 02 Sep 2819 

0901 Fri 01 Sep Sat 09 Sep 2819 

0908 Fri 08 Sep Sat 16 Sep 2819 

0915 Fri 15 Sep Sat 23 Sep 2759 








Land 

Only 


MUNICH, SALZBURG 

& VIENNA 8 DAYS 






TAKE A BREAK 









MUNICH Welcome dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, 

visit Marienplatz 

NEUSCHWANSTEIN Guided visit of King Ludwig’s castle, followed 

by lunch with local specialties 


SALZBURG Guided walking tour, visit Mirabell Gardens, Residenz 

Square, and Mozart’s birthplace 

MONDSEE Visit the church from The Sound of Music 

DANUBE CRUISE 

Enjoy Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee and cake) 

VIENNA Guided sightseeing, visit Belvedere Palace and Heldenplatz; 

private visit of Schönbrunn Palace, followed by a farewell dinner 

and classical music concert 

■ HOTELS MUNICH Sheraton Arabellapark (F), SALZBURG Crowne 

Plaza The Pitter (SF), VIENNA MGallery am Konzerthaus (F) 


drink at Neuschwanstein; 3 three-course dinners (D) with wine, 

including a special welcome dinner in Munich and a special farewell 

dinner and concert in Vienna 






■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Munich, Vienna 





NOTES Departure 1210 Christmas Markets instead of Danube Cruise 

Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest is normally open from mid-May to end-Sept. Check 

with your Tour Director for the availability of this excursion. 

LOCAL FAVORITE VISIT KING LUDWIG’S NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE, 

FOLLOWED BY LUNCH FEATURING TRADITIONAL BAVARIAN BRATWURST 

SALZBURG 

182

MUNICH, SALZBURG & VIENNA 


GERMANY 

2 Munich Mondsee 

Neuschwanstein 2 Salzburg 

Berchtesgaden 

Innsbruck 

AUSTRIA 

▼ 

Danube 

River 

SLOVAKIA 

Vienna 

3 

Bratislava 

LOCAL FAVORITE BID ADIEU TO VIENNA AT A FAREWELL DINNER 

WITH WINE AND A CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN MUNICH, GERMANY. (Sun.) 

Welcome to Munich! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling 


at one of Munich’s lively restaurants. (D) 

DAY 2 MUNICH. (Mon.) 

Sightseeing with a Local Guide of Germany’s “Secret Capital” features 

the Olympic Stadium, built for the 1972 Olympics; the 1,000-foot-high 

Olympic Tower; and Königsplatz, used for Nazi rallies during World War 

II. Drive along the Ludwigstrasse, and see the Bavarian Arch of Triumph 

and Field Marshall Hall. Also visit lively MARIENPLATZ with the Old and 

the New Town Halls and the gothic Frauenkirche. An optional excursion 

is available to Linderhof Castle, one of Ludwig’s prettiest castles, and 

the picturesque Passion Play town of Oberammergau. (B) 

DAY 3 MUNICH–NEUSCHWANSTEIN–INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA– 

SALZBURG. (Tue.) 

Drive into the garden-like landscapes of the Bavarian Alps and visit 

King Ludwig’s NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE, which famously inspired 

Walt Disney. Enjoy magnificent views of the Alps from high up, then 

have lunch at the foot of the castle with local specialties like Bratwurst 

(sausage) or Suppe (soup). On to Innsbruck in the Tyrolean mountains 

for a walk through the quaint medieval lanes to Emperor Maximilian’s 

GOLDEN ROOF. Time to shop for crystal, for which Innsbruck is famous, 

before continuing to Mozart’s hometown, Salzburg. (B,L,D) 

DAY 4 SALZBURG. (Wed.) 

This morning, you may wish to join an optional excursion to spectacular 

Berchtesgaden and Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest. Back in Salzburg, join your 

Local Guide for a walking tour through the historic center. Admire 

exquisite MIRABELL GARDENS, the Great Festival Hall, St. Peter’s 

Monastery, and magnificent RESIDENZ SQUARE, where some scenes 

of the Sound of Music movie were filmed. Also visit MOZART’S 

BIRTHPLACE in the charming Getreidegasse. (B) 

DAY 5 SALZBURG–MONDSEE–VIENNA. (Thu.) 

Visit the PARISH CHURCH in Mondsee, which was used for the wedding 

scenes in The Sound of Music. A leisurely DANUBE CRUISE along 

the most scenic section of the river follows, and during the cruise, 

enjoy Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee and cake). Arrive in Vienna, once the 

center of the mighty Habsburg Empire. Tonight, you may wish to join an 

optional Heurigen evening. (B) 

DAY 6 VIENNA. (Fri.) 

Guided sightseeing features a visit to BELVEDERE PALACE with its 

famous Klimt collection, a drive along the Ringstrasse, passing the State 

Opera House, and a stop at the Hofburg Palace, winter residence of the 

Austrian Imperial family. Marvel at the impressive courtyards, famous 

HELDENPLATZ, and awesome St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Time to savor 

Sachertorte and watch the jolly crowd in one of Vienna’s famous coffee 

houses, or choose from our exciting optional possibilities. (B) 

DAY 7 AT LEISURE IN VIENNA. (Sat.) 

For those who wish to “see it all,” there is a chance to join an interesting 

optional excursion to Bratislava, capital of Slovakia. Later, a unique 

feature: enjoy a private visit of SCHÖNBRUNN PALACE, followed by a 

farewell dinner with wine and a classical music concert, the best way to 

say auf Wiedersehen, Wien. (B,D) 



TOUR RT DATES & PRICES 

8 days from Munich to Vienna 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Munich* 

End 

Vienna 

Land 

Only 

0416 Sun 16 Apr Sun 23 Apr 2049 

0423 Sun 23 Apr Sun 30 Apr 2069 

0430 Sun 30 Apr Sun 07 May 2069 

0507 Sun 07 May Sun 14 May 2069 

0514 Sun 14 May Sun 21 May 2069 

0521 Sun 21 May Sun 28 May 2069 

0528 Sun 28 May Sun 04 Jun 2069 

0604 Sun 04 Jun Sun 11 Jun 2069 

0611 Sun 11 Jun Sun 18 Jun 2069 

0618 Sun 18 Jun Sun 25 Jun 2069 

0625 Sun 25 Jun Sun 02 Jul 2069 

0702 Sun 02 Jul Sun 09 Jul 2069 

0709 Sun 09 Jul Sun 16 Jul 2069 

0716 Sun 16 Jul Sun 23 Jul 2069 







Departure 

Number 

GOLDEN ROOF, INNSBRUCK 


Start 

Munich* 

End 

Vienna 

0723 Sun 23 Jul Sun 30 Jul 2069 

0730 Sun 30 Jul Sun 06 Aug 2069 

0806 Sun 06 Aug Sun 13 Aug 2069 

0813 Sun 13 Aug Sun 20 Aug 2069 

0820 Sun 20 Aug Sun 27 Aug 2069 

0827 Sun 27 Aug Sun 03 Sep 2069 

0903 Sun 03 Sep Sun 10 Sep 2069 

0910 Sun 10 Sep Sun 17 Sep 2069 

0917 Sun 17 Sep Sun 24 Sep 2069 



1008 Sun 08 Oct Sun 15 Oct 2069 


1210 Sun 10 Dec Sun 17 Dec 1949 

Extra nights per person in Munich: 



Extra nights per person in Vienna: 


in triple $68 




Land 

Only 


THE BEST OF AUSTRIA 

& SWITZERLAND 11 DAYS 














VIENNA Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit Schönbrunn Palace 

and Heldenplatz 

DANUBE CRUISE 

MONDSEE Visit the church from The Sound of Music 


Residenz Square; dinner with wine at the St. Peter Stiftskeller 


CHUR–ZERMATT By Glacier Express train (first-class with 

panorama windows) including lunch 

ZERMATT–TÄSCH By mountain train 

CHILLON Guided visit of the castle 

BERNE Guided walking tour, stop at the Rose Garden and the Bear Park 

INTERLAKEN Take pictures of the Jungfrau massif 

LUCERNE Walking tour including the Lion Monument & Chapel Bridge; 

private cruise with a drink and farewell dinner at a local restaurant 

■ HOTELS VIENNA Austria Trend Hotel Savoyen (F), SALZBURG Mercure 

Salzburg City (F), ST. MORITZ Laudinella (F), ZERMATT Walliserhof (F), 

BERNE Holiday Inn Westside (F), LUCERNE Grand Hotel Europe (F) 

■ MEALS Full buffet breakfast (B) daily; 1 lunch (L) on the Glacier 

Express train; 5 three-course dinners (D) with wine, including a 

welcome dinner in Vienna, a special dinner in Salzburg, and a special 

farewell dinner in Lucerne 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; boat cruise; Glacier Express; 

mountain train 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Vienna, Zurich 







NOTE Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest is normally open from mid-May to 

end-September. Check with your Tour Director for the availability 

of this excursion. 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN VIENNA, AUSTRIA. 

Welcome to Vienna! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling 

companions for a special welcome dinner with wine at your hotel. (D) 

DAY 2 VIENNA. 

Start your guided sightseeing with a visit to magnificent SCHÖNBRUNN 

PALACE. Then, drive along the Ringstrasse, pass the State Opera 

House, the Jewish quarter, and stop at the Hofburg Palace, winter 

residence of the Austrian imperial family. Marvel at the impressive 

courtyards, famous HELDENPLATZ, and awesome St. Stephen’s 

Cathedral. Balance of the day is at leisure and you can choose from our 

exciting optional excursions to enhance your stay. (B) 

DAY 3 VIENNA–MELK–MONDSEE–SALZBURG. 

Enjoy a leisurely DANUBE CRUISE along the prettiest part of 

the river. Afterwards, catch glimpses of historic Melk Abbey, and 

continue through the romantic Salzkammergut lakeland, made 

famous in The Sound of Music movie. Stop in Mondsee to visit 

the PARISH CHURCH, which was used for the wedding scenes, 

and continue to Salzburg. Admire exquisite MIRABELL GARDENS, 

the Great Festival Hall, St. Peter’s Monastery, and magnificent 

RESIDENZ SQUARE, where some scenes of The Sound of Music 

movie were filmed. Also take pictures of Mozart’s birthplace in 

the charming Getreidegasse. A special dinner with wine and 

Salzburger Nockerl (sweet dessert soufflé) has been prepared for 

you at the famous St. Peter Stiftskeller restaurant. (B,D) 

DAY 4 AT LEISURE IN SALZBURG. 

Today is your chance to join an optional excursion to spectacular 

Berchtesgaden and Hitler’s Eagles Nest. (B) 

DAY 5 SALZBURG–INNSBRUCK–ST. MORITZ, SWITZERLAND. 

Enter the Tyrolean Alps and stop in the capital of crystal, Innsbruck. 

Enjoy a pleasant walk through its quaint medieval lanes to Emperor 

Maximilian’s GOLDEN ROOF. Next, a scenic drive into the Swiss 

Engadine, considered by many as the most beautiful mountain area in 

the world with its deep-blue lakes, airy larch forests that turn golden in 

the fall, mountain peaks exceeding 12,000 feet, and quaint villages with 

massive white stone houses in the characteristic Grisons style. The rest 

of the day is at leisure in ritzy St. Moritz. (B,D) 

184 

LUCERNE 

DAY 6 ST. MORITZ–CHUR–TÄSCH–ZERMATT. 

Drive through exhilarating Alpine scenery. At Chur, board the 

first-class panoramic coach of the world-famous GLACIER EXPRESS 

TRAIN, which connects two of Switzerland’s most famous skiing

THE BEST OF AUSTRIA & SWITZERLAND 


Amsterdam 

Rhine 

River 

Cologne 

Cruise 

WZA 

Koblenz 

Rüdesheim 

FRANCE 

Strasbourg 

Basel 

GERMANY 

Mainz 

Heidelberg 

Black Forest 

Zurich 

GERMANY 

Salzburg 

Berchtesgaden 2 

▼ 

Mondsee 

Melk 

Danube 

River 

2 

Vienna 

LOCAL FAVORITE TAKE A FIRST- 

CLASS RIDE ABOARD THE WORLD-FAMOUS 

GLACIER EXPRESS TRAIN, COMPLETE 

WITH PANORAMIC WINDOWS AND AN 

INCLUDED LUNCH 

Interlaken 2 

Zurich 

Berne 1 Lucerne 

SWITZERLAND Chur 

Täsch 

Chillon 

Castle 

2 

Zermatt 

Innsbruck 

1 

St. Moritz 

AUSTRIA 

areas: St. Moritz and Zermatt. Enjoy your first-class ride with panorama 

windows and admire thundering waterfalls, impressive peaks, glacial ice 

fields, and tiny villages as you pass through the Valais, a region known 

for its great mountain resorts and excellent wines. Lunch will be served 

on the train. This afternoon you are in Zermatt, a picturesque cluster of 

rustic chalets beneath the majestic Matterhorn. (B,L) 

DAY 7 AT LEISURE IN ZERMATT. 

An entire day at leisure gives you the possibility to join spectacular 

optional excursions: ride Europe’s highest rack railway to 

10,272-foot Gornergrat Mountain and the Klein Matterhorn for 

breathtaking panoramic views of the Matterhorn and the Alps. (B,D) 

DAY 8 ZERMATT–BERNE. 

Board the MOUNTAIN TRAIN to Täsch and motor through the lower 

Rhône Valley to the shores of Lake Geneva. Here, enjoy a highlight visit 

to CHILLON CASTLE, the 12th-century water fortress immortalized by 

poet Lord Byron. Arrive in Berne for your overnight stay. (B) 

DAY 9 BERNE–INTERLAKEN–LUCERNE. 

Your guided tour starts with a stop at the Rose Garden for a panoramic 

view of the city. Walk through the beautifully preserved medieval Old 

Town, witness the hourly parade of painted figures at the Clock Tower 

and marvel at the ornate, flower-adorned fountains. Stop at the BEAR 

PARK, symbol for the name of the town. Next is Interlaken, where you 

can take pictures of the towering Jungfrau massif, then continue across 

Brünig Pass to picturesque Lucerne. An optional evening is available 

to a folklore party with yodeling and alphorn blowing for a first-hand 

impression of Alpine merrymaking. (B) 


On your walking tour this morning, admire Thorwaldsen’s impressive 

LION MONUMENT, dedicated to the fallen Swiss Guards who protected 

the Royal House of France during the French Revolution, and ornate 

patrician houses of the walled Old Town. Then, cross the famous 

covered CHAPEL BRIDGE to the Jesuit church. Afterwards, shop for 

watches, and you may wish to join an optional excursion to Mount 

Pilatus. This evening, enjoy a PRIVATE BOAT CRUISE on the fjordlake, 

followed by a special farewell dinner with wine at a local restaurant 

to celebrate the success of your Swiss vacation. (B,D) 

DAY 11 LUCERNE–ZURICH AIRPORT. 

Morning transfer to Zurich Airport in time for homebound flights leaving no 

earlier than 10 am. Extra nights are available in Zurich, not Lucerne. (B) 


TOUR ZC DATES & PRICES 

11 days from Vienna to Zurich 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Vienna* 

End 

Zurich 

Land 

Only 

0417 Mon 17 Apr Thu 27 Apr 3069 

0419 Wed 19 Apr Sat 29 Apr 3099 

0424 Mon 24 Apr Thu 04 May 3099 

0426 Wed 26 Apr Sat 06 May 3099 


0503 Wed 03 May Sat 13 May 3099 

0508 Mon 08 May Thu 18 May 3099 

0510 Wed 10 May Sat 20 May 3099 

0515 Mon 15 May Thu 25 May 3099 

0517 Wed 17 May Sat 27 May 3099 


0524 Wed 24 May Sat 03 Jun 3099 

0529 Mon 29 May Thu 08 Jun 3099 

0531 Wed 31 May Sat 10 Jun 3099 

0605 Mon 05 Jun Thu 15 Jun 3099 

0607 Wed 07 Jun Sat 17 Jun 3099 

0612 Mon 12 Jun Thu 22 Jun 3099 

0614 Wed 14 Jun Sat 24 Jun 3099 

0619 Mon 19 Jun Thu 29 Jun 3099 


0626 Mon 26 Jun Thu 06 Jul 3099 

0628 Wed 28 Jun Sat 08 Jul 3099 

0703 Mon 03 Jul Thu 13 Jul 3099 

0705 Wed 05 Jul Sat 15 Jul 3099 

0710 Mon 10 Jul Thu 20 Jul 3099 

0712 Wed 12 Jul Sat 22 Jul 3099 




and Europe. 





Selected departures can join 

cruise “Romantic Rhine” (WZA). 



Departure 

Number 


Start 

Vienna* 

0717 Mon 17 Jul Thu 27 Jul 3099 

0719 Wed 19 Jul Sat 29 Jul 3099 

0724 Mon 24 Jul Thu 03 Aug 3099 

0726 Wed 26 Jul Sat 05 Aug 3099 

0731 Mon 31 Jul Thu 10 Aug 3099 

0802 Wed 02 Aug Sat 12 Aug 3099 

0807 Mon 07 Aug Thu 17 Aug 3099 

0809 Wed 09 Aug Sat 19 Aug 3099 

0814 Mon 14 Aug Thu 24 Aug 3099 

0816 Wed 16 Aug Sat 26 Aug 3099 

0821 Mon 21 Aug Thu 31 Aug 3099 

0823 Wed 23 Aug Sat 02 Sep 3099 

0828 Mon 28 Aug Thu 07 Sep 3099 

0830 Wed 30 Aug Sat 09 Sep 3099 

0904 Mon 04 Sep Thu 14 Sep 3099 

0906 Wed 06 Sep Sat 16 Sep 3099 

0911 Mon 11 Sep Thu 21 Sep 3099 

0913 Wed 13 Sep Sat 23 Sep 3099 

0918 Mon 18 Sep Thu 28 Sep 3099 

0920 Wed 20 Sep Sat 30 Sep 3099 

0925 Mon 25 Sep Thu 05 Oct 3099 

0927 Wed 27 Sep Sat 07 Oct 3099 

1002 Mon 02 Oct Thu 12 Oct 3099 

1004 Wed 04 Oct Sat 14 Oct 3099 

1009 Mon 09 Oct Thu 19 Oct 3099 




in twin & in triple $75-$103 



in twin $100, in triple $84 

End 

Zurich 




Land 

Only 


ALPINE COUNTRIES 15 DAYS 














FRANKFURT Welcome dinner and 


ROTHENBURG Walking tour of the medieval city 

MUNICH Guided sightseeing, visit Marienplatz 

a special farewell dinner at a 


Residenz Square 

VIENNA Guided sightseeing, visit Heldenplatz and Schönbrunn Palace 

PIBER 

Visit the original Lipizzaner Stallion stud farm 

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO Visit the Olympic skiing resort 


LAKE COMO 

LUGANO 

Boat cruise and dinner with wine at a “grotto” restaurant 

LAKE MAGGIORE Stop in the town of Stresa 


BERNE Orientation, stop at the Bear Park 

INTERLAKEN Visit the Bernese Oberland resort 


Chapel Bridge 

SCHAFFHAUSEN Visit the Rhine Falls 

BLACK FOREST Woodcarving demonstration 

■ HOTELS FRANKFURT Sheraton Congress (F), MUNICH Holiday Inn 

Munich City Centre (F), VIENNA Mercure Grand Hotel Biedermeier (F), 

ST. VEIT AN DER GLAN Fuchspalast (F), INNSBRUCK Grauer Baer (F), 

ST. MORITZ Laudinella (F), LUGANO Novotel Lugano Paradiso (F), 

ZERMATT Pollux (F), LUCERNE Astoria (F) 


with wine, including a welcome dinner in Frankfurt and special dinners 

in Lugano and Frankfurt 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; boat cruise; mountain train 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Frankfurt 





LOCAL FAVORITE ENJOY A BOAT CRUISE ACROSS SPARKLING LAKE 

LUGANO, THEN DINNER WITH WINE AT A TRADITIONAL GROTTO RESTAURANT 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN FRANKFURT, GERMANY. (Sun.) 

Welcome to Frankfurt! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling 


DAY 2 FRANKFURT–ROTHENBURG–MUNICH. (Mon.) 

Drive along the Romantic Road to medieval Rothenburg—a picturesque, 

medieval walled town that is famous for Christmas ornaments. After a 

walking tour, continue to Munich, Bavaria’s proud capital. (B) 

DAY 3 MUNICH. (Tue.) 



Olympic Tower; and Königsplatz, used for Nazi rallies during World War II. 

Drive along the Ludwigstrasse, and see the Bavarian Arch of Triumph and 

Field Marshall Hall. Also visit lively MARIENPLATZ with the Old and the New 

Town Halls and the gothic Frauenkirche. An optional excursion is available 

to romantic Linderhof Castle, built by King Ludwig II, and the famous 

Passion Play village of Oberammergau. (B,D) 

DAY 4 MUNICH–SALZBURG, AUSTRIA–VIENNA. (Wed.) 

Arrive in Salzburg, where your walking tour with a Local Guide 

includes the historic center. Admire MIRABELL GARDENS, the Great 

Festival Hall, St. Peter’s Monastery, and magnificent RESIDENZ 

SQUARE, where some scenes of The Sound of Music movie were 

filmed. Then, continue through the scenic Salzkammergut Lakeland 

and along the Danube River to Vienna, once the center of the mighty 

Habsburg Empire. Tonight, you may wish to try out local specialties 

and Viennese entertainment. (B) 

DAY 5 VIENNA. (Thu.) 

Guided sightseeing features vistas of Prater park with its giant Ferris 

wheel, then drive along the Ringstrasse, pass the State Opera House, 

the Jewish quarter, and stop at the Hofburg Palace, winter residence 

of the Austrian imperial family. Marvel at the impressive courtyards, 

famous HELDENPLATZ, and awesome St. Stephen’s Cathedral. For 

those who wish to “see it all,” there is a chance to join an interesting 

optional excursion to Bratislava, capital of Slovakia. (B) 

DAY 6 VIENNA–PIBER–ST. VEIT. (Fri.) 

Start this morning with a visit to magnificent SCHÖNBRUNN PALACE. 

Leave Vienna and enter Styria. Enjoy a special visit to the worldfamous 

LIPIZZANER STALLION STUD FARM in Piber, the place where 

these magnificent horses are bred and raised before they go to the 

Spanish Riding School in Vienna. (B,D) 

186

ALPINE COUNTRIES 


Frankfurt 

1 1 

▼ 

Rothenburg 

Romantic Road 

Black Forest 

GERMANY 

SLOVAKIA 

Vienna 

Bratislava 

2 Munich AUSTRIA 

2 

Berne 

Rhine Falls 

2 Lucerne 

Brünig Pass 

Tyrol 

Interlaken 

Täsch SWITZERLAND 

1 St. Moritz 

Zermatt 2 

1 Lake Como 

Lake 

Maggiore Lugano 

Bavaria 

1 Innsbruck 

Brenner Pass 

Cortina 

Dolomites 

Salzburg 

1 

St. Veit 

Semmering 

Pass 

Piber 

Carinthia 

Styria 

ZERMATT BENEATH THE MATTERHORN 

ZERMATT 

ITALY 

DAY 7 ST. VEIT–ITALIAN DOLOMITES, ITALY–INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA. (Sat.) 

Cross the Italian border and arrive in Cortina d’Ampezzo, the Olympic 

skiing resort in the Dolomites, the Italian “Rocky Mountains.” Then, via 

Tre Croci Pass and Lake Misurina to Brunico and across Brenner Pass 

to Innsbruck in the Tyrolean Alps. Stroll through its medieval lanes to 

Emperor Maximilian’s GOLDEN ROOF. Why not join an optional Tyrolean 

song-and-dance show? (B) 

DAY 8 INNSBRUCK–ST. MORITZ, SWITZERLAND. (Sun.) 

Today’s focus is the Swiss Engadine. See deep-blue lakes, airy larch 

forests, mountain peaks exceeding 12,000 feet, and quaint villages 

with massive white stone houses in the characteristic Grisons style. 

Afternoon is free in ritzy St. Moritz. (B,D) 

DAY 9 ST. MORITZ–LAKE COMO–LUGANO. (Mon.) 

Descend towards Italy’s Lake Como and continue on to the southern tip 

of Switzerland to the resort town of Lugano, with time for an espresso 

on Piazza Riforma and a refreshing walk in the shade of Parco Ciani’s 

magnificent old trees. Tonight, a special treat: enjoy a BOAT CRUISE 

across the sparkling lake and dinner with wine at the traditional “grotto” 

Roccabella restaurant. (B,D) 

DAY 10 LUGANO–LAKE MAGGIORE, ITALY–ZERMATT, SWITZERLAND. (Tue.) 

From Lake Lugano to Lake Maggiore for a break in elegant Stresa. An 

optional boat ride to enchanting Isola Bella can be arranged. Across 

lofty Simplon Pass into the Swiss Valais, an area renowned for its great 

mountain resorts. In Täsch, board a MOUNTAIN TRAIN to climb the last 

few miles up to Zermatt, a picturesque cluster of rustic chalets beneath 

the Matterhorn. (B,D) 

DAY 11 AT LEISURE IN ZERMATT. (Wed.) 

Today is your chance to enjoy exciting optionals: to 10,272-foot 

Gornergrat Mountain with Europe’s highest rack railway and to the 

Klein Matterhorn, for spectacular views of the Matterhorn and the 

surrounding Alps. (B) 

DAY 12 ZERMATT–BERNE–INTERLAKEN–LUCERNE. (Thu.) 

Through the vineyards and apricot groves of the lower Rhône Valley to 

Lake Geneva and via the dairy country of Gruyère to the Swiss capital, 

Berne. See the monumental Federal Palace during your orientation and 

stop at the BEAR PARK before continuing via Interlaken, a Bernese 

Oberland resort beneath the towering Jungfrau, and across Brünig Pass 

to Lucerne. (B) 

DAY 13 LUCERNE. (Fri.) 

On your walking tour, admire Thorwaldsen’s impressive LION 

MONUMENT and ornate patrician houses of the walled Old Town, then 

cross the famous CHAPEL BRIDGE to the Jesuit church. Afterwards, 

shop for Swiss watches and maybe join an exciting optional excursion to 

Mount Pilatus. (B,D) 

DAY 14 LUCERNE–RHINE FALLS–BLACK FOREST–FRANKFURT, 

GERMANY. (Sat.) 

On the way back to Germany, visit thundering RHINE FALLS at 

Schaffhausen. Enter the pine-clad hills of the Black Forest, renowned for 

its cuckoo clocks, and enjoy a WOODCARVING DEMONSTRATION on 

your way to Frankfurt. Tonight, a special farewell dinner with wine at 

Schwarzer Stern restaurant awaits you to celebrate the success of your 

Alpine vacation. (B,D) 

DAY 15 FRANKFURT. (Sun.) 


TOUR ZF DATES & PRICES 

15 days from Frankfurt to Frankfurt 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Frankfurt* 

End 

Frankfurt 

Land 

Only 

0416 Sun 16 Apr Sun 30 Apr 3419 

0423 Sun 23 Apr Sun 07 May 3449 

0430 Sun 30 Apr Sun 14 May 3449 

0507 Sun 07 May Sun 21 May 3449 

0514 Sun 14 May Sun 28 May 3449 

0521 Sun 21 May Sun 04 Jun 3449 

0528 Sun 28 May Sun 11 Jun 3479 

0604 Sun 04 Jun Sun 18 Jun 3479 

0611 Sun 11 Jun Sun 25 Jun 3479 

0618 Sun 18 Jun Sun 02 Jul 3449 

0625 Sun 25 Jun Sun 09 Jul 3449 

0702 Sun 02 Jul Sun 16 Jul 3449 

0709 Sun 09 Jul Sun 23 Jul 3449 




and Europe. 


Departure 

Number 


Start 

Frankfurt* 

End 

Frankfurt 

0716 Sun 16 Jul Sun 30 Jul 3449 

0723 Sun 23 Jul Sun 06 Aug 3419 

0730 Sun 30 Jul Sun 13 Aug 3419 

0806 Sun 06 Aug Sun 20 Aug 3419 

0813 Sun 13 Aug Sun 27 Aug 3449 

0820 Sun 20 Aug Sun 03 Sep 3449 

0827 Sun 27 Aug Sun 10 Sep 3479 

0903 Sun 03 Sep Sun 17 Sep 3479 

0910 Sun 10 Sep Sun 24 Sep 3479 


0924 Sun 24 Sep Sun 08 Oct 3449 




Extra nights per person in Frankfurt: 






Land 

Only 


GERMAN VISTA 8 DAYS 






TAKE A BREAK 









BERLIN Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, see Kaiser Wilhelm 

Memorial Church, picture stop at Brandenburg Gate & Holocaust 

Memorial 

DRESDEN Guided sightseeing, visit the Courtyard of Zwinger Palace 

WEIMAR Orientation 

ROTHENBURG 

NEUSCHWANSTEIN 

Stay overnight in the medieval town 

Guided visit of King Ludwig’s castle 

OBERAMMERGAU See the Passion Play theater 

MUNICH Orientation drive, visit Marienplatz; 

beer garden of a local restaurant 

farewell dinner in the 

■ HOTELS BERLIN Crowne Plaza Potsdamer Platz (SF), DRESDEN 

NH Collection Dresden Altmarkt (SF), ROTHENBURG Goldener 

Hirsch (F), NEUSCHWANSTEIN Müller (F) at Schwangau, MUNICH 

Holiday Inn Munich City Centre (F) 

■ MEALS Full buffet breakfast (B) daily; 2 three-course dinners (D) with 

wine, including a welcome dinner and a special farewell dinner in Munich 






■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Berlin and Munich 





NOTE Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest is normally open from mid-May to end- 

September. Check with your Tour Director for the availability of 

this excursion. 

LOCAL FAVORITE FOLLOW THE ROMANTIC ROAD TOWARDS THE 

BAVARIAN ALPS AND OVERNIGHT IN A CHARMING HOTEL NESTLED BETWEEN 

TWO FAIRYTALE CASTLES—HOHENSCHWANGAU AND NEUSCHWANSTEIN 

LOCAL FAVORITE SPEND A NIGHT IN MEDIEVAL ROTHENBURG WITH ITS 

RAMPARTS, TOWERS, COBBLESTONE LANES, AND 16TH-CENTURY HOUSES 

BRANDENBURG GATE, BERLIN 

ZWINGER PALACE, ROTHENBURG 

DRESDEN 

188

GERMAN VISTA 


GERMANY 

Berlin 

2 

Potsdam 

▼ 

Weimar 

1 

Dresden 

1 Rothenburg 

Romantic Road 

Dachau 

2 Munich 

Neuschwanstein 

1 

Oberammergau 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN BERLIN, GERMANY. (Sat.) 

Time to rest or to start exploring the German capital. At 6 pm, meet your 

Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner with wine 

at your hotel. (D) 

DAY 2 BERLIN. (Sun.) 

Sightseeing with a Local Guide in the once-divided metropolis includes 

the elegant Ku’damm, the restored Reichstag, Charlottenburg Palace, 

a picture stop at monumental Brandenburg Gate and the Holocaust 

Memorial, and the 210-foot Victory Column in the vast Tiergarten park. 

See the Kaiser Wilhem Memorial Church with its bomb-damaged 

tower, drive along Unter den Linden boulevard, and pass the State 

Opera House and Checkpoint Charlie. An optional excursion to nearby 

Potsdam is available. (B) 

DAY 3 BERLIN–DRESDEN. (Mon.) 

Arrive in Dresden, former capital of Saxony. Badly damaged by 

Allied bombing in February 1945, the city has since been restored 

to its baroque splendor. During your guided walking tour, visit the 

Zwinger Palace COURTYARD to admire its impressive architecture; 

the magnificent baroque Semper Opera, originally built in 1841, once 

destroyed by fire, then destroyed by bombing, and finally restored in 

1985; and the newly rebuilt Frauenkirche. (B) 

DAY 4 DRESDEN–WEIMAR–ROTHENBURG. (Tue.) 

In Weimar, follow your Tour Director for a pleasant walk through this 

pretty town. See the houses where great poets like Goethe and Schiller 

lived and the theater where the Weimar Constitution was drafted. 

Highlight is an overnight stay in medieval Rothenburg with its 

ramparts and towers, cobblestone lanes, and 16th-century houses. Hear 

how the town survived the Thirty Years’ War, and shop for Christmas 

ornaments. (B) 

DAY 5 ROTHENBURG–NEUSCHWANSTEIN. (Wed.) 

Drive along the scenic Romantic Road past small villages and towards 

the Bavarian Alps, where two of Bavaria’s most famous castles are 

situated. Stay overnight in a charming hotel beautifully located 

between Hohenschwangau Castle, where King Ludwig spent much of 

his youth, and NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE, which you will visit with 

a Local Guide. This castle became the most famous of all and was 

inspiration for Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle. (B) 

DAY 6 NEUSCHWANSTEIN–OBERAMMERGAU–MUNICH. (Thu.) 

Arrive in Oberammergau and see the theater where the Passion Play 

is held, then, continue to Munich, Germany’s “Secret Capital.” Your 

orientation drive features the Olympic Stadium, built for the 1972 

Olympics; the 1,000-foot-high Olympic Tower, the Ludwigstrasse, and 

the Bavarian Arch of Triumph and Field Marshall Hall. Also see the 

Königsplatz, and visit MARIENPLATZ with its Old and the New Town 

Halls and the gothic Frauenkirche. For those interested, an optional 

excursion to Dachau is available. (B) 

DAY 7 MUNICH. (Fri.) 


Berchtesgaden and Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest (weather-permitting). In the 

evening, a farewell dinner at a lively Biergarten is the best way to 

celebrate the success of your German vacation. (B,D) 

DAY 8 MUNICH. (Sat.) 


TOUR ZB DATES & PRICES 

8 days from Berlin to Munich 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Berlin* 

End 

Munich 

Land 

Only 

0520 Sat 20 May Sat 27 May 1579 

0527 Sat 27 May Sat 03 Jun 1599 

0603 Sat 03 Jun Sat 10 Jun 1599 

0610 Sat 10 Jun Sat 17 Jun 1599 

0617 Sat 17 Jun Sat 24 Jun 1599 



0708 Sat 08 Jul Sat 15 Jul 1599 

0715 Sat 15 Jul Sat 22 Jul 1599 

0722 Sat 22 Jul Sat 29 Jul 1599 




and Europe. 




Departure 

Number 


Start 

Berlin* 

End 

Munich 

0729 Sat 29 Jul Sat 05 Aug 1599 

0805 Sat 05 Aug Sat 12 Aug 1599 

0812 Sat 12 Aug Sat 19 Aug 1599 

0819 Sat 19 Aug Sat 26 Aug 1599 

0826 Sat 26 Aug Sat 02 Sep 1599 

0902 Sat 02 Sep Sat 09 Sep 1599 

0909 Sat 09 Sep Sat 16 Sep 1599 

0916 Sat 16 Sep Sat 23 Sep 1599 

0923 Sat 23 Sep Sat 30 Sep 1579 

Extra nights per person in Berlin: 









Land 

Only 


BAVARIAN HIGHLIGHTS 

9 DAYS 






TAKE A BREAK TRIP SCALE Leisurely ■ On the Go 






190 



MUNICH Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit Marienplatz; 

special farewell dinner at a local restaurant 

REGENSBURG Guided walking tour; enjoy a cruise with the 

Swarovski Crystal Boat; guided visit of the Thurn und Taxis Palace; 

enjoy a “medieval hot dog” at the Historic Sausage Kitchen 

NUREMBERG Walking tour 

BAYREUTH Orientation of Wagner’s city of festival fame 

BAMBERG 

Taste “smoked beer”; guided walking tour 


STUTTGART 

Visit the Mercedes-Benz Museum 

BLACK FOREST; LAKE CONSTANCE 

OBERAMMERGAU AREA Orientation; excursion to King Ludwig’s 

Neuschwanstein Castle including a visit to the Museum of the 

Bavarian Kings and a horse-drawn carriage ride 

■ HOTELS MUNICH Sheraton Arabellapark (F), REGENSBURG 

Best Western Premier Hotel Regensburg (SF), NUREMBERG NH 

Collection Nürnberg City (SF), BLACK FOREST Maritim (F) at Titisee, 

OBERAMMERGAU AREA Mercure (F) at Garmisch-Partenkirchen, 

MUNICH Holiday Inn Munich City Centre (F) 

■ MEALS Full buffet breakfast (B) daily; 1 special sausage lunch (L) 

with a drink in Regensburg; 4 three-course dinners (D) with wine, 

including a welcome dinner and a special farewell dinner in Munich 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; boat cruise; horse-drawn carriage 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Munich 







LOCAL FAVORITE ON THE DANUBE RIVER, CRUISE ON ONE OF 

REGENSBURG’S DAZZLING SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL SHIPS 

LOCAL FAVORITE EXPLORE KING LUDWIG’S LAVISH NEUSCHWANSTEIN 

CASTLE, VISIT THE MUSEUM OF THE BAVARIAN KINGS, AND BASK IN THE 

ALPINE SCENERY DURING A HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDE 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN MUNICH, GERMANY. (Sat.) 

Time to rest or to start exploring the lively Bavarian capital. At 6 pm, 

meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner 

with wine at your hotel. (D) 

DAY 2 MUNICH–REGENSBURG. (Sun.) 



Olympic Tower; and Königsplatz, used for Nazi rallies during World 

War II. Drive along the Ludwigstrasse, and see the Bavarian Arch of 

Triumph and Field Marshall Hall. Also visit lively MARIENPLATZ with 

the Old and the New Town Halls and the gothic Frauenkirche. Arrive in 

Regensburg, and meet your Local Guide for a walking tour, featuring 

the Stone Bridge, the oldest preserved bridge of its kind in Germany; 

the Porta Pretoria, built in the 2nd century by Emperor Marcus 

Aurelius; and St. Peter’s Cathedral. Next, board the Swarovski 

crystal boat for a CRUISE on the Danube River. (B) 

DAY 3 REGENSBURG–NUREMBERG. (Mon.) 

Visit the THURN UND TAXIS PALACE, a former Benedictine 

monastery that was converted into the residence of the Princes of 

Thurn und Taxis in 1812. This family started the first large-scale 

postal service in Europe in the 15th century. You cannot leave 

Regensburg without tasting the local sausages; a light lunch has 

been included at the Historic Sausage Kitchen, where you can try a 

“medieval hot dog.” Continue to Nuremberg, known for its children’s 

toys and gingerbread. Admire the impressive medieval ramparts as

BAVARIAN HIGHLIGHTS 


Bamberg 

Bayreuth 

GERMANY 

2 Nuremberg 

Rothenburg 

1 

Black 

Forest 

Stuttgart 

Oberammergau Area 

2 

Lake Constance 

Regensburg 1 

Munich 

1 1 

Bavarian 

Alps 


▼ 

Amsterdam 

Koblenz 

Rüdesheim 

FRANCE 

Strasbourg 

Rhine 

River 

Cologne 

GERMANY 

Mainz 

Heidelberg 

Black Forest 

Cruise 

WZA 

LOCAL FAVORITE IN REGENSBURG, TRY A “MEDIEVAL HOT DOG” AT THE 

HISTORIC SAUSAGE KITCHEN, ONE OF THE WORLD’S OLDEST CONTINUOUSLY 

OPERATING RESTAURANTS 

Basel 

Zurich 

you walk through the pedestrian area of the charming Old Town and 

see St. Sebald Church, painstakingly reconstructed as a monument 

to peace from the rubble of near-total wartime destruction. Also 

admire the Schöner Brunnen, a 14th-century fountain dedicated to 

the Holy Roman Empire. It is said that it brings good luck to spin the 

two brass rings. (B,L) 

DAY 4 NUREMBERG. EXCURSION TO BAYREUTH & BAMBERG. (Tue.) 

Look forward to an exciting day. First, stop in Bayreuth for an orientation 

of this city of festival fame. Richard Wagner came to Bayreuth in 

1871 and was not satisfied with the existing 18th-century theater, the 

Markgräfliches Opernhaus, so he had a new one built. Today, the Festival 

Hall is used exclusively for the Bayreuth Festival, and only works by 

Wagner are performed there. Continue to picturesque Bamberg, the 

city with the largest historical center in Germany and a UNESCO World 

Heritage Site. Taste “smoked beer,” a type of beer with a distinctive 

smoke flavor imparted by using malted barley dried over an open flame. 

Later enjoy a guided walk along the cobblestone streets, and admire the 

architecture of the houses. Return to Nuremberg. (B) 

DAY 5 NUREMBERG–ROTHENBURG–STUTTGART–BLACK FOREST. (Wed.) 

A short drive delivers you to medieval Rothenburg with its ramparts and 

towers, cobblestone lanes, and 16th-century houses. Hear how the town 

survived the Thirty Years’ War, and shop for Christmas ornaments. On to 

Stuttgart for an exciting visit to the MERCEDES-BENZ MUSEUM. Then, 

enter the Black Forest for your overnight stay. (B,D) 

DAY 6 BLACK FOREST–LAKE CONSTANCE–OBERAMMERGAU AREA. (Thu.) 

A scenic drive this morning to sparkling Lake Constance. Next, stop 

in the Passion Play village of Oberammergau before continuing to your 

hotel. Choose from our exciting optional excursions. (B) 

DAY 7 OBERAMMERGAU AREA. EXCURSION TO NEUSCHWANSTEIN. (Fri.) 

The highlight today is a visit to King Ludwig’s magnificent 

NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE, one of Germany’s most famous castles 

and inspiration for Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle at his theme 

park. Follow your Local Guide through this fairytale castle on its craggy 

outcrop high above a sparkling lake. Also visit the MUSEUM OF THE 

BAVARIAN KINGS and enjoy a HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDE. (B,D) 

DAY 8 OBERAMMERGAU AREA–MUNICH. (Sat.) 

A leisurely morning with the possibility to join an optional excursion 

to visit King Ludwig’s Linderhof Castle. This afternoon, you can return 

to Marienplatz and explore its many enticing shops. Tonight, a special 

farewell dinner awaits you at one of Munich’s lively restaurants to say 

auf Wiedersehen! (B,D) 

DAY 9 MUNICH. (Sun.) 





TOUR ZE DATES & PRICES 

9 days from Munich to Munich 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Munich* 

End 

Munich 

Land 

Only 

0415 Sat 15 Apr Sun 23 Apr 1999 

0422 Sat 22 Apr Sun 30 Apr 2049 

0429 Sat 29 Apr Sun 07 May 2049 

0506 Sat 06 May Sun 14 May 2049 

0513 Sat 13 May Sun 21 May 2049 

0520 Sat 20 May Sun 28 May 2049 

0527 Sat 27 May Sun 04 Jun 2049 

0603 Sat 03 Jun Sun 11 Jun 2049 

0610 Sat 10 Jun Sun 18 Jun 2049 

0617 Sat 17 Jun Sun 25 Jun 2049 

0624 Sat 24 Jun Sun 02 Jul 2049 









(Flight Munich-Zurich not included) 

Selected departures can join cruise 

“Romantic Rhine” (WZA). 

Munich–Zurich flight, including 

airport transfers in Munich, is 

available for purchase from Globus. 

Departure 

Number 


Start 

Munich* 

End 

Munich 

0708 Sat 08 Jul Sun 16 Jul 2049 

0715 Sat 15 Jul Sun 23 Jul 2049 

0722 Sat 22 Jul Sun 30 Jul 2049 

0729 Sat 29 Jul Sun 06 Aug 2049 

0805 Sat 05 Aug Sun 13 Aug 2049 

0812 Sat 12 Aug Sun 20 Aug 2049 

0819 Sat 19 Aug Sun 27 Aug 2049 

0826 Sat 26 Aug Sun 03 Sep 2049 

0902 Sat 02 Sep Sun 10 Sep 2049 

0909 Sat 09 Sep Sun 17 Sep 2049 

0916 Sat 16 Sep Sun 24 Sep 1999 









Land 

Only 


GERMAN HIGHLIGHTS 

11 DAYS 














FRANKFURT A special welcome dinner at Schwarzer Stern restaurant 

and a farewell dinner 

RHINE CRUISE 

COLOGNE Visit the cathedral; 

Hofbräu Früh 

enjoy a beer at the Cölner 

DÜSSELDORF–BERLIN By high-speed first-class Eurocity train 

BERLIN Guided sightseeing, take pictures of Brandenburg Gate and 

the Holocaust Memorial, visit Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church 

LEIPZIG Orientation including Bach’s Thomaskirche 

NUREMBERG Walking tour including the Old Town; 

dinner at Bratwurst Röslein restaurant 


MUNICH Guided sightseeing, visit Marienplatz 

a special 

OBERAMMERGAU Stay two nights in the Passion Play village 

NEUSCHWANSTEIN Guided visit of King Ludwig’s castle 

LINDAU Visit the island on Lake Constance 

BIRNAU Visit the baroque church 

BLACK FOREST Woodcarving demonstration and Kaffee und 

Schwarzwaldkuchen 

HEIDELBERG Walking tour of the Old Town; ride the funicular and 

visit the castle 

■ HOTELS FRANKFURT Sheraton Congress (F), DÜSSELDORF 

Leonardo Royal (F), BERLIN Arcotel John F (F), NUREMBERG NH 

Collection Nürnberg City (SF), MUNICH Holiday Inn Munich City 

Centre (F) or Le Meridien (SF), OBERAMMERGAU Ringhotel Böld (F), 

BLACK FOREST Best Western Hofgut Sternen (F) at Breitnau 


with wine, including a special welcome dinner and a farewell dinner in 

Frankfurt, and a special dinner in Nuremberg 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; Rhine River cruise; first-class 

Eurocity train; funicular ride 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Frankfurt 





COLOGNE CATHEDRAL 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN FRANKFURT, GERMANY. 

Time to rest or to start exploring the bustling metropolis on the Main River. 

At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and leave the 

hotel for a special welcome dinner at Schwarzer Stern restaurant. (D) 

DAY 2 FRANKFURT–COLOGNE–DÜSSELDORF. 

A special treat at the very start of your journey through Germany 

is a romantic RHINE CRUISE along the most scenic section of the 

Rhine River, with castle-crested hills, terraced vineyards, pretty 

wine towns, and the Lorelei rock. Disembark and drive to Cologne 

to visit the awesome gothic CATHEDRAL. Its twin 515-foot towers, 

five naves, splendid stained-glass windows, and the shrine of the 

Three Holy Kings are eloquent testimony to the quality of medieval 

engineering and craftsmanship. Afterwards, enjoy a beer at the 

Cölner Hofbräu Früh, one of Cologne’s famous breweries. Continue 

to charming Düsseldorf, the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia, for 

your overnight stay. (B,D) 

DAY 3 DÜSSELDORF–BERLIN. 

Ride the EUROCITY TRAIN to Berlin, capital of reunited Germany, 

where sightseeing with a Local Guide in the once-divided metropolis 

includes the elegant Ku’damm, the restored Reichstag, Charlottenburg 

Palace, a picture stop at monumental Brandenburg Gate and the 

Holocaust Memorial, and the 210-foot Victory Column in the vast 

Tiergarten park. Visit the KAISER WILHELM MEMORIAL CHURCH with 

its bomb-damaged tower, drive along Unter den Linden boulevard, and 

pass the State Opera House and Checkpoint Charlie. (B,D) 

DAY 4 AT LEISURE IN BERLIN. 

A full day at leisure gives you a chance to join one of our exciting 

optional excursions, like to nearby Potsdam. (B) 

DAY 5 BERLIN–LEIPZIG–NUREMBERG. 

On your way south through what used to be the “other” Germany, 

visit Leipzig, an important center since the Middle Ages. See the 

Thomaskirche, where J.S. Bach worked, and the Market Square with 

its fine renaissance buildings. Continue to Nuremberg, the town of 

children’s toys and gingerbread. Admire the impressive medieval 

ramparts and walk through the pedestrian area of the charming Old 

Town to St. Sebald Church, painstakingly reconstructed as a monument 

to peace from the rubble of near-total wartime destruction, and admire 

the Schöner Brunnen, a 14th-century fountain dedicated to the Holy 

Roman Empire. It is said that it brings good luck to spin the two brass 

rings. Then, have dinner at Bratwurst Röslein restaurant to taste the 

traditional Nürnberger Bratwürste. (B,D) 

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GERMAN HIGHLIGHTS 


Potsdam 

Berlin 

2 

1 

Cologne 

Düsseldorf 

GERMANY 

Leipzig 

▼ 

Rhine River 

LOCAL FAVORITE IN THE BLACK FOREST, WATCH A SKILLED 

WOODCARVER AT WORK, THEN ENJOY KAFFEE UND SCHWARZWALDKUCHEN 

(COFFEE AND BLACK FOREST CAKE) 

Frankfurt 1 1 

Heidelberg 

1 Nuremberg 

Rothenburg 

Romantic Road 

DAY 6 NUREMBERG–ROTHENBURG–MUNICH. 

Join the Romantic Road and arrive in medieval Rothenburg with its ramparts 

and towers, cobblestone lanes, and 16th-century houses. Hear how the town 

survived the Thirty Years’ War, and shop for Christmas ornaments, for which 

this pretty town is famous. Next is the Bavarian capital, Munich. Tonight, you 

may wish to join an exciting optional dinner outing. (B) 

DAY 7 MUNICH–OBERAMMERGAU. 



Olympic Tower; and Königsplatz, used for Nazi rallies during World War 

II. Drive along the Ludwigstrasse, and see the Bavarian Arch of Triumph 

and Field Marshall Hall. Also visit lively MARIENPLATZ with the Old and 

the New Town Halls and the gothic Frauenkirche. In the late afternoon, 

drive to the romantic Passion Play town of Oberammergau, where you 

will stay for the next two nights. (B,D) 

DAY 8 AT LEISURE IN OBERAMMERGAU. 

A full day at leisure. Choose from our optional excursions to make the 

most of your stay in this romantic area. (B) 

DAY 9 OBERAMMERGAU–NEUSCHWANSTEIN–LINDAU–BIRNAU– 

BLACK FOREST. 

Start today with a visit to King Ludwig’s magnificent NEUSCHWANSTEIN 

CASTLE, which inspired Walt Disney. Follow your Local Guide through 

this fairytale castle on its craggy outcrop high above a sparkling lake. 

Then, continue along the panoramic German Alpine Road to the 

sunny northern shore of Lake Constance, Europe’s largest freshwater 

reservoir. Visit the charming island of Lindau, then continue west and 

visit the baroque CHURCH at Birnau. Enter the lush Black Forest and 

enjoy an overnight stay at the family-owned Hofgut Sternen hotel. (B,D) 

DAY 10 BLACK FOREST–HEIDELBERG–FRANKFURT. 

This morning, drive deeper into the Black Forest, then stop 

for a WOODCARVING DEMONSTRATION and Kaffee und 

Schwarzwaldkuchen (coffee and Black Forest Cake). Arrive in 

Heidelberg, Germany’s oldest university town, of Student Prince fame. 

Time to stroll around in the Old Town, then ride the FUNICULAR up 

the hill and visit the red-walled CASTLE where the GREAT VAT, a 

58,000-gallon 18th-century wine cask, attracts particular attention. 

Return to Frankfurt, where a farewell dinner with wine has been prepared 

to say auf Wiedersehen! (B,D) 

DAY 11 FRANKFURT. 


Black Forest 1 

Birnau 

Oberammergau 

Lindau 

2 

Lake Constance 

TOUR ZD DATES & PRICES 

11 days from Frankfurt to Frankfurt 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Frankfurt* 

End 

Frankfurt 

Land 

Only 

0118 Wed 18 Jan Sat 28 Jan 2499 

0215 Wed 15 Feb Sat 25 Feb 2499 

0315 Wed 15 Mar Sat 25 Mar 2499 

0329 Wed 29 Mar Sat 08 Apr 2549 

0405 Wed 05 Apr Sat 15 Apr 2549 

0412 Wed 12 Apr Sat 22 Apr 2549 

0419 Wed 19 Apr Sat 29 Apr 2549 

0426 Wed 26 Apr Sat 06 May 2549 


0503 Wed 03 May Sat 13 May 2549 

0508 Mon 08 May Thu 18 May 2549 

0510 Wed 10 May Sat 20 May 2549 

0515 Mon 15 May Thu 25 May 2549 

0517 Wed 17 May Sat 27 May 2549 


0524 Wed 24 May Sat 03 Jun 2549 

0529 Mon 29 May Thu 08 Jun 2569 

0531 Wed 31 May Sat 10 Jun 2569 

0605 Mon 05 Jun Thu 15 Jun 2569 

0607 Wed 07 Jun Sat 17 Jun 2569 

0612 Mon 12 Jun Thu 22 Jun 2569 

0614 Wed 14 Jun Sat 24 Jun 2569 

0619 Mon 19 Jun Thu 29 Jun 2569 


0626 Mon 26 Jun Thu 06 Jul 2549 

0628 Wed 28 Jun Sat 08 Jul 2549 

0703 Mon 03 Jul Thu 13 Jul 2549 

0705 Wed 05 Jul Sat 15 Jul 2549 

0710 Mon 10 Jul Thu 20 Jul 2549 

0712 Wed 12 Jul Sat 22 Jul 2549 

0717 Mon 17 Jul Thu 27 Jul 2549 








Departure 

Number 

1 Munich 

Bavarian Alps 


Start 

Frankfurt* 

End 

Frankfurt 

0719 Wed 19 Jul Sat 29 Jul 2549 

0724 Mon 24 Jul Thu 03 Aug 2519 

0726 Wed 26 Jul Sat 05 Aug 2519 

0731 Mon 31 Jul Thu 10 Aug 2519 

0802 Wed 02 Aug Sat 12 Aug 2519 

0807 Mon 07 Aug Thu 17 Aug 2519 

0809 Wed 09 Aug Sat 19 Aug 2519 

0814 Mon 14 Aug Thu 24 Aug 2549 

0816 Wed 16 Aug Sat 26 Aug 2549 

0821 Mon 21 Aug Thu 31 Aug 2549 

0823 Wed 23 Aug Sat 02 Sep 2549 

0828 Mon 28 Aug Thu 07 Sep 2549 

0830 Wed 30 Aug Sat 09 Sep 2549 

0904 Mon 04 Sep Thu 14 Sep 2569 

0906 Wed 06 Sep Sat 16 Sep 2569 

0911 Mon 11 Sep Thu 21 Sep 2569 

0913 Wed 13 Sep Sat 23 Sep 2569 

0918 Mon 18 Sep Thu 28 Sep 2569 

0920 Wed 20 Sep Sat 30 Sep 2569 

0925 Mon 25 Sep Thu 05 Oct 2569 

0927 Wed 27 Sep Sat 07 Oct 2549 

1002 Mon 02 Oct Thu 12 Oct 2549 

1004 Wed 04 Oct Sat 14 Oct 2549 



1129 Wed 29 Nov Sat 09 Dec 2499 


0117 Wed 17 Jan Sat 27 Jan 2499 

0214 Wed 14 Feb Sat 24 Feb 2499 

0314 Wed 14 Mar Sat 24 Mar 2499 

Extra nights per person in Frankfurt: 




modification. Details will be available in 





Land 

Only 


POLAND, EAST GERMANY 

& WORLD WAR II 13 DAYS 














WARSAW Welcome dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, 

visit the Cathedral of St. John 

AUSCHWITZ/BIRKENAU Visit the former concentration camps 

KRAKOW Guided walking tour of Kazimierz, visit the Remuh 

Synagogue and the Oskar Schindler Factory; guided sightseeing, visit 

St. Mary’s Church 

WROCLAW Guided sightseeing, visit the cathedral and market square 

DRESDEN Guided walking tour, visit the Zwinger Palace Courtyard; 


TORGAU See the monument commemorating the meeting of 

US and Soviet forces; visit the courtyard of Hartenfels Castle 

BERLIN Guided sightseeing, take pictures of Brandenburg Gate 

and the Holocaust Memorial, visit Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church 

WEIMAR Orientation 

BUCHENWALD Visit the site of the former concentration camp 

NUREMBERG Visit the Memorium Nuremberg Trials and 

Courtroom 600 (if available), Documentation Center, Zeppelin Field; 

walking tour of the Old Town; a special dinner at a local restaurant 

DACHAU Visit the site of the former concentration camp 

MUNICH Visit Marienplatz; farewell dinner 

■ HOTELS WARSAW Sofitel Victoria (D), KRAKOW Inx Design (SF), 

WROCLAW Sofitel Old Town (D), DRESDEN Steigenberger de 

Saxe (D), BERLIN Crowne Plaza Potsdamer Platz (SF), WEIMAR 

Leonardo (SF), NUREMBERG NH Collection Nürnberg City (SF), 

MUNICH Ambiance Rivoli (F) 


with wine, including a special welcome dinner in Warsaw, special 

dinners in Dresden and Nuremberg, and a farewell dinner in Munich 






■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Warsaw, Munich 









Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest is normally open from mid-May to end-September. 

Check with your Tour Director for the availability of this excursion. 

LOCAL FAVORITE VISIT THE MEMORIUM NUREMBERG TRIALS AND 

COURTROOM 600 (IF AVAILABLE), THEN THE IMPRESSIVE DOCUMENTATION 

CENTER AND ZEPPELIN FIELD 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN WARSAW, POLAND. (Tue.) 

Welcome to Warsaw! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling 

companions, and leave the hotel for a special welcome dinner with 

wine at one of Warsaw’s excellent restaurants. (D) 

DAY 2 WARSAW. (Wed.) 

Your Local Guide will tell you about the tormented, often tragic 

history of this important gateway city between East and West. See 

the medieval Stare Miasto (Old Quarter) with its market square 

and 14th-century CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN, the “wedding cake” 

Palace of Culture and Science, neoclassical Lazienki Palace, and the 

remnants of the Jewish ghetto. An optional excursion to the Royal 

Castle is available. (B) 

DAY 3 WARSAW–AUSCHWITZ/BIRKENAU–KRAKOW. (Thu.) 

Visit Auschwitz and Birkenau, and see what is left of the 

CONCENTRATION CAMPS, chilling reminders of the Holocaust and the 

most notorious among the World War II concentration camps. Then, 

continue to Krakow, for centuries the residence of Polish kings. (B,D) 

DAY 4 KRAKOW. (Fri.) 

This morning, there is a chance to join an optional excursion to the 

Wieliczka salt mines. Back in Krakow, follow your Local Guide for a 

stroll through Kazimierz, the old Jewish quarter; a visit to the REMUH 

SYNAGOGUE; and a visit to the OSKAR SCHINDLER FACTORY, made 

famous in the movie Schindler’s List. How about tonight’s optional 

Polish dinner and folklore show? (B) 

DAY 5 KRAKOW–WROCLAW. (Sat.) 

Your sightseeing with a Local Guide in ancient Krakow features the 

Market Square, 14th-century Jagiellonian University, and ST. MARY’S 

CHURCH. Take pictures of impressive Wawel Royal Castle. Next is 

Wroclaw, historical capital of Silesia. This impressive city belonged 

over the ages to Bohemia, Austria, Prussia, Germany, and (after 1945) 

to Poland. Hear about its turbulent history during your guided tour, 

and admire its highlights, such as the CATHEDRAL and the MARKET 

SQUARE with its fine patrician houses. (B,D) 

DAY 6 WROCLAW–DRESDEN, GERMANY. (Sun.) 

Cross the border and arrive in Dresden, former capital of Saxony. Badly 

damaged by Allied bombing in February 1945, the city has since been 

restored to its baroque splendor. During your guided walking tour, visit 

the Zwinger Palace COURTYARD to admire its impressive architecture; 

the magnificent baroque Semper Opera, originally built in 1841, once 

destroyed by fire, then destroyed by bombing, and finally restored in 

1985; and the newly rebuilt Frauenkirche. Afterwards, a great dinner 

with wine and local specialties awaits you in Dresden’s well-known Am 

Pulverturm restaurant. (B,D) 

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DAY 7 DRESDEN–TORGAU–BERLIN. (Mon.) 

Hear about Joe Polowsky on your way to Torgau, then see the 

monument commemorating the meeting of US and Soviet forces during 

World War II, and visit the COURTYARD at magnificent Hartenfels 

Castle. Continue to Berlin, capital of reunited Germany. Sightseeing 

with a Local Guide in the once-divided metropolis includes the elegant 

Ku’damm, the restored Reichstag, Charlottenburg Palace, a picture stop 

at monumental Brandenburg Gate and the Holocaust Memorial, and the 

210-foot Victory Column in the vast Tiergarten park. Visit the KAISER 

WILHELM MEMORIAL CHURCH with its bomb-damaged tower, drive 

along Unter den Linden boulevard, and pass the State Opera House and 

Checkpoint Charlie. (B) 

DAY 8 AT LEISURE IN BERLIN. (Tue.) 

All day at leisure to further explore this fascinating city and to join an 

optional excursion to Potsdam. (B) 

DAY 9 BERLIN–WEIMAR. EXCURSION TO BUCHENWALD. (Wed.) 

In Weimar, follow your Tour Director for a pleasant walk through this pretty 

town. See the houses where great poets like Goethe and Schiller lived and 

the theater where the Weimar Constitution was drafted. In the afternoon, 

a special visit has been included to Buchenwald at the site of the former 

Buchenwald CONCENTRATION CAMP. Return to Weimar. (B,D) 

DAY 10 WEIMAR–NUREMBERG. (Thu.) 

Arrive in Nuremberg and visit the MEMORIUM NUREMBERG 

TRIALS and COURTROOM 600 (if available), followed by visits to 

the impressive DOCUMENTATION CENTER and ZEPPELIN FIELD. 

In the afternoon, walk through the pedestrian area of the charming 

Old Town, known for children’s toys and gingerbread. Admire the 

impressive medieval ramparts; St. Sebald Church, painstakingly 

reconstructed as a monument to peace from the rubble of near-total 

wartime destruction; and the Schöner Brunnen, a 14th-century fountain 

dedicated to the Holy Roman Empire. It is said that it brings good 

luck to spin the two brass rings. Tonight, a special dinner to taste 

the traditional Nürnberger Bratwürste has been prepared for you at 

Bratwurst Röslein restaurant. (B,D) 

POLAND, EAST GERMANY 

& WORLD WAR II 13 DAYS ALPINE & EASTERN EUROPE 

GERMANY 

Buchenwald 

1 Weimar 

Dachau 

Potsdam 

1 Nuremberg 

2 Munich 

Berlin 

2 

Torgau 

1 

Dresden 

POLAND 

1 

Wroclaw 

Amsterdam 

Koblenz 

Rüdesheim 

FRANCE 

Strasbourg 

Basel 

Rhine 

River 

Cologne 

GERMANY 

Mainz 

Heidelberg 

Black Forest 

Warsaw 2 

Auschwitz/ 

Birkenau 

Krakow 2 

Zurich 

▼ 

Cruise 

WZA 

DAY 11 NUREMBERG–DACHAU–MUNICH. (Fri.) 

Visit the site of the former Dachau CONCENTRATION CAMP, which 

started out as a work camp for German dissidents. Then, continue to 

Munich, Bavaria’s capital. Explore MARIENPLATZ with the Old and New 

Town Halls, and the gothic Frauenkirche. (B) 

DAY 12 MUNICH. (Sat.) 


Berchtesgaden and Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest (available only from mid-May to 

end-September and weather-permitting). This evening, a farewell dinner 

has been prepared to say auf Wiedersehen to your travel companions and 

to share your feelings about this exciting and emotional encounter with 

World War II. (B,D) 

DAY 13 MUNICH. (Sun.) 






(Flight Munich-Zurich not included) 

Selected departures can join cruise 

“Romantic Rhine” (WZA). 

Munich–Zurich flight, including 

airport transfers in Munich, is 

available for purchase from Globus. 

TOUR RV DATES & PRICES 

13 days from Warsaw to Munich 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Warsaw* 

End 

Munich 

Land 

Only 

0411 Tue 11 Apr Sun 23 Apr 2639 

0418 Tue 18 Apr Sun 30 Apr 2649 

0425 Tue 25 Apr Sun 07 May 2649 

0502 Tue 02 May Sun 14 May 2649 

0509 Tue 09 May Sun 21 May 2649 

0516 Tue 16 May Sun 28 May 2649 

0523 Tue 23 May Sun 04 Jun 2649 

0530 Tue 30 May Sun 11 Jun 2649 

0606 Tue 06 Jun Sun 18 Jun 2649 

0613 Tue 13 Jun Sun 25 Jun 2649 

0620 Tue 20 Jun Sun 02 Jul 2649 

0627 Tue 27 Jun Sun 09 Jul 2649 







Departure 

Number 

Extra nights per person in Warsaw: 









KRAKOW 


Start 

Warsaw* 

End 

Munich 

Land 

Only 

0704 Tue 04 Jul Sun 16 Jul 2649 

0711 Tue 11 Jul Sun 23 Jul 2649 

0718 Tue 18 Jul Sun 30 Jul 2649 

0725 Tue 25 Jul Sun 06 Aug 2649 


0808 Tue 08 Aug Sun 20 Aug 2649 

0815 Tue 15 Aug Sun 27 Aug 2649 

0822 Tue 22 Aug Sun 03 Sep 2649 

0829 Tue 29 Aug Sun 10 Sep 3049 

0905 Tue 05 Sep Sun 17 Sep 2649 

0912 Tue 12 Sep Sun 24 Sep 2639 


BOHEMIAN DREAM 9 DAYS 






TAKE A BREAK 









BUDAPEST Welcome dinner with wine at a local restaurant; guided 

sightseeing, panoramic view from Fishermen’s Bastion 

ESZTERGOM Guided walking tour, visit the Esztergom Basilica 

and Treasury 

BRATISLAVA Guided walking tour, visit St. Martin’s Church 

VIENNA WOODS 

Boat cruise on the underground lake 

VIENNA Guided sightseeing, take pictures of the Hundertwasserhaus 

and visit Heldenplatz and St. Stephen’s Cathedral; Kaffee und 

Kuchen at a local café 

ČESKÝ KRUMLOV Guided walking tour 

HLUBOKÁ NAD VLTAVOU 

ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE 

Overnight stay and visit of the castle 

Visit the Budvar (Budweiser) Brewery 

PRAGUE Guided sightseeing, Astronomical Clock, visit the Hradčany 

Castle grounds; farewell dinner with wine at a local restaurant 

■ HOTELS BUDAPEST Courtyard by Marriott City Centre (SF), 

BRATISLAVA Radisson Blu Carlton (SF), VIENNA Hilton Vienna 

Danube Waterfront (SF), HLUBOKÁ NAD VLTAVOU Stekl (F), PRAGUE 

Andel’s by Vienna House Prague (SF) 


with wine, including a special welcome dinner in Budapest and a 

special farewell dinner in Prague 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; boat cruise; high-speed 

train (Tour RFE) 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Budapest, Prague, Berlin 

■ ADD BERLIN TO YOUR VACATION (Tour RFE) with Monograms 








LOCAL FAVORITE IN ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE, GET A BEHIND-THE- 

SCENES PEEK AT THE BUDVAR (BUDWEISER) BREWERY 

LOCAL FAVORITE ENJOY A GUIDED VISIT OF HLUBOKÁ CASTLE AND 

SPEND A NIGHT ON THE CASTLE GROUNDS 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. (Sat.) 

Welcome to Budapest! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling 

companions for a welcome dinner with wine at a local restaurant. (D) 

DAY 2 BUDAPEST. (Sun.) 

Your Local Guide takes you through Eastern Europe’s most cosmopolitan 

city. See elegant Andrassy Avenue, the Thermal Baths, and the world’s 

second-largest Jewish SYNAGOGUE. From the lacy lookout towers of 

Fishermen’s Bastion, enjoy a panoramic view of the sprawling city. Then, 

admire the 13th-century Matthias Coronation Church and HEROES’ 

SQUARE. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight, a delectable optional Hungarian 

specialty dinner can be arranged. (B) 

DAY 3 BUDAPEST–ESZTERGOM–BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. (Mon.) 

Start the day in Esztergom, the capital of Hungary from the 10th 

through the mid-13th centuries and the seat of the Roman Catholic 

Church in Hungary today. Your guided tour features a visit to the 

ESZTERGOM BASILICA AND TREASURY, the largest church in 

Hungary. Continue to Bratislava, capital of Slovakia, and explore the 

historical center of Bratislava on foot with your Local Guide. Marvel at 

the medieval towers and fortifications, of which St. Michael’s Gate is 

the oldest, the medieval Town Hall, gothic ST. MARTIN’S CHURCH, and 

many palaces, like Grassalkovich Palace, built around 1760 and now 

residence of the Slovak president, and Archiepiscopal Palace, now seat 

of the Slovak government. (B) 

DAY 4 BRATISLAVA–VIENNA, AUSTRIA. (Tue.) 

Cross the nearby Austrian border and stop in the Vienna Woods for 

a special included excursion: enjoy a BOAT CRUISE on Europe’s 

largest underground lake. Arrive in Vienna, once the center of the 

mighty Habsburg Empire. Your guided sightseeing features a stop at 

the colorful and unusual Hundertwasserhaus, and a drive along the 

Ringstrasse. Pass the State Opera House, the Jewish quarter, and stop 

at the Hofburg Palace, winter residence of the Austrian imperial family. 

Marvel at the impressive courtyards and famous HELDENPLATZ, and 

visit awesome ST. STEPHEN’S CATHEDRAL. (B) 

DAY 5 VIENNA. (Wed.) 

In the morning, join the locals at the historic Café Landtmann for 

Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee and cake). Balance of the day at leisure or 

join our exciting optional excursion to splendid Schönbrunn Palace. (B) 

DAY 6 VIENNA–ČESKÝ KRUMLOV, CZECH REPUBLIC–HLUBOKÁ NAD 

VLTAVOU. (Thu.) 

Český Krumlov is a small town in southern Bohemia in the Czech 

Republic. It has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, mainly 

for its fine architecture in gothic, renaissance, and baroque style, 

constructed during the 13th through the 17th centuries. A guided 

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Berlin 

3 

GERMANY 

walking tour shows you the main sites, then continue to your hotel, 

beautifully located on the Hluboká Castle grounds, for dinner and an 

overnight stay. (B,D) 

DAY 7 HLUBOKÁ NAD VLTAVOU–ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE–PRAGUE. (Fri.) 

Start with a guided visit of the CASTLE, then continue to České 

Budějovice for an exciting visit to the BUDVAR (Budweiser) 

BREWERY. Arrive in Prague, capital of the Czech Republic. An optional 

evening is available to explore Prague by night. (B,D) 

DAY 8 PRAGUE. (Sat.) 

Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features a visit to the 

1,000-year-old HRADČANY CASTLE GROUNDS, St. Vitus Cathedral, the 

Old Town, the Jewish ghetto, and the ASTRONOMICAL CLOCK, once 

the envy of all Europe. This evening, a special farewell dinner with wine 

awaits you at one of Prague’s fine restaurants. (B,D) 

DAY 9 PRAGUE. (Sun.) 


FISHERMEN’S BASTION, BUDAPEST 

2 

Prague 

AUSTRIA 

Český Krumlov 

CZECH REPUBLIC 

Moravia 

České Budějovice 

1 Hluboká nad Vltavou 

2 

Vienna 

Vienna 

Woods 

Bratislava 

1 

SLOVAKIA 

▼ 

Esztergom 

Budapest 

2 

HUNGARY 

ADD BERLIN WITH 

TOUR RFE 12 DAYS 



high-speed train from Prague 

to Berlin, transfers to/from train 




DAY 9 PRAGUE–BERLIN. (Sun.) 

Travel by HIGH-SPEED TRAIN (first-class) to Berlin. Your Local Host can 

help you maximize your time. (B) 

DAY 10 BERLIN. (Mon.) 

Morning guided sightseeing includes the restored Reichstag, 

Charlottenburg Palace, remains of the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, and 

Museum Island. Time for a picture stop at the HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL 

and BRANDENBURG GATE. (B) 

DAY 11 BERLIN. (Tue.) 


DAY 12 BERLIN. (Wed.) 


Your hotel is the Sofitel Berlin Kurfürstendamm (D). 


TOURS RF AND RFE DATES & PRICES 


RF: 9 days from Budapest to Prague 

RFE: 12 days from Budapest to Berlin 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Budapest* 

TOUR RF 

End 

Prague 

0422 Sat 22 Apr 30 Apr 2029 03 May 2937 

0429 Sat 29 Apr 07 May 2039 10 May 2947 

0506 Sat 06 May 14 May 2039 17 May 2947 

0513 Sat 13 May 21 May 2039 24 May 2947 

0520 Sat 20 May 28 May 2039 31 May 3023 

0527 Sat 27 May 04 Jun 2039 07 Jun 2947 

0603 Sat 03 Jun 11 Jun 2039 14 Jun 2947 

0610 Sat 10 Jun 18 Jun 2039 21 Jun 2947 

0617 Sat 17 Jun 25 Jun 2039 28 Jun 2947 

0624 Sat 24 Jun 02 Jul 2039 05 Jul 2913 


0708 Sat 08 Jul 16 Jul 2039 19 Jul 2913 






RF $500; RFE $720-$881 


RF $52; RFE $72-$163 

Land 

Only 

TOUR RFE 

End 

Berlin 

Land 

Only 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Budapest* 

TOUR RF 

End 

Prague 

Land 

Only 

0715 Sat 15 Jul 23 Jul 2039 26 Jul 2913 

0722 Sat 22 Jul 30 Jul 2039 02 Aug 2913 

0729 Sat 29 Jul 06 Aug 2039 09 Aug 2913 

0805 Sat 05 Aug 13 Aug 2039 16 Aug 2913 

0812 Sat 12 Aug 20 Aug 2039 23 Aug 2913 

0819 Sat 19 Aug 27 Aug 2039 30 Aug 2924 

0826 Sat 26 Aug 03 Sep 2039 06 Sep 3168 

0902 Sat 02 Sep 10 Sep 2039 13 Sep 2947 

0909 Sat 09 Sep 17 Sep 2039 20 Sep 2947 

0916 Sat 16 Sep 24 Sep 2039 27 Sep 2947 


Extra nights per person in Budapest: 



Extra nights per person in Prague: 

in single room $104-$131, in twin & in triple $56-$69 

Extension RFE: 







TOUR RFE 

End 

Berlin 

Land 

Only 


IMPERIAL SPLENDORS 

10 DAYS 














MUNICH Welcome dinner; orientation including Marienplatz; 

visit the famous Hofbräuhaus; a special farewell dinner at the 

Ratskeller restaurant 

PRAGUE Guided sightseeing, visit the Hradčany Castle grounds, see 

the Astronomical Clock 

BRATISLAVA Visit the capital of Slovakia 

BUDAPEST Guided sightseeing, a panoramic view from Fishermen’s 

Bastion, visit Matthias Coronation Church 

VIENNA Guided sightseeing, visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral 

DANUBE CRUISE 

on board 

BRATISLAVA 

Enjoy Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee and cake) 

SALZBURG Guided walking tour, visit Mirabell Gardens and Residenz 

Square; a special dinner at St. Peter Stiftskeller restaurant 

■ HOTELS MUNICH Le Méridien (SF), PRAGUE Andel’s by Vienna 

House Prague (SF), BUDAPEST Radisson Blu Beke (SF), VIENNA 

Lindner am Belvedere (F), SALZBURG Crowne Plaza The Pitter (SF) 


with wine, including a welcome dinner and special farewell dinner in 

Munich and a special dinner in Salzburg 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; boat cruise; first-class highspeed 

train (Tour RSE) 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Munich, Berlin 

■ ADD BERLIN TO YOUR VACATION (Tour RSE) with Monograms 






NOTE Departure 1202 Christmas Markets instead of Danube Cruise 

LOCAL FAVORITE RELAX WITH KAFFEE UND KUCHEN (COFFEE AND 

CAKE) DURING A LEISURELY DANUBE CRUISE ALONG THE MOST SCENIC 

SECTION OF THE RIVER 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN MUNICH, GERMANY. 

Welcome to Munich! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling 


DAY 2 MUNICH–PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. 

Germany’s “Secret Capital” comes alive during an orientation, 

featuring the Olympic Stadium, 1,000-foot-high Olympic Tower, and 

MARIENPLATZ in the historic heart of the city. Later, head for the Czech 

border in the Bohemian Forest and travel to Prague, the “Golden City.” 

This evening, why not join an optional outing to explore Prague by 

night? (B,D) 

DAY 3 PRAGUE. 

Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide reveals why Prague is 

considered one of Europe’s most attractive capitals. Visit the 

1,000-year-old HRADČANY CASTLE GROUNDS. Also see St. Vitus 

Cathedral, the Old Town, the Jewish ghetto, and the ASTRONOMICAL 

CLOCK, once the envy of all Europe. Exciting optional excursions are 

available to make the most of your stay. (B) 

DAY 4 PRAGUE–BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA–BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. 

Into Moravia, where Napoleon established his headquarters during the 

Battle of Austerlitz and arrive in Bratislava, capital of Slovakia, for an 

orientation of this town. Then, follow the course of the Danube River 

to Budapest. (B,D) 

DAY 5 BUDAPEST. 

Your Local Guide takes you through Eastern Europe’s most 

cosmopolitan city. See elegant Andrassy Avenue, the Thermal Baths, 

and the world’s second-largest Jewish synagogue. From the lacy 

lookout towers of Fishermen’s Bastion, enjoy a panoramic view of the 

sprawling city. Then, visit the 13th-century MATTHIAS CORONATION 

CHURCH and Heroes’ Square. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight, a 

delectable optional Hungarian specialty dinner can be arranged. (B) 

DAY 6 BUDAPEST–VIENNA, AUSTRIA. 

This morning, drive through the Hungarian plains to Vienna, once the 

center of the mighty Habsburg Empire. Meet your Local Guide and start 

your afternoon sightseeing with a drive along the elegant Ringstrasse. 

Pass the impressive State Opera House, the Jewish quarter, and stop 

at the Hofburg Palace, winter residence of the Austrian imperial family. 

Marvel at the impressive courtyards and famous Heldenplatz, and visit 

awesome ST. STEPHEN’S CATHEDRAL. (B) 

DAY 7 AT LEISURE IN VIENNA. 

Today is your chance to join exciting optional excursions, such as to the 

Vienna Woods, historic Schönbrunn Palace, a concert in one of Vienna’s 

concert halls, or to just explore this magnificent city on your own. (B) 

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IMPERIAL SPLENDORS 


Berlin 

3 

GERMANY 

Prague 

2 


LOCAL FAVORITE VISIT THE FAMOUS HOFBRÄUHAUS, MUNICH’S 

BEST-KNOWN BEER HALL, DATING BACK TO 1589 

DAY 8 VIENNA–SALZBURG. 

Enjoy a leisurely DANUBE CRUISE along the most scenic section 

of the river and have Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee and cake). Then, drive 

through the lovely Salzkammergut Lakeland to picturesque Salzburg. On 

arrival, meet your Local Guide for a walking tour through the historical 

center. Admire MIRABELL GARDENS, the Great Festival Hall, St. Peter’s 

Monastery, and magnificent RESIDENZ SQUARE, where some scenes 

of the Sound of Music movie were filmed, and take pictures of Mozart’s 

Birthplace in the charming Getreidegasse. A special dinner at St. Peter 

Stiftskeller awaits you. (B,D) 

▼ 

1 1 Munich 

Salzburg 

1 

Lake District 

AUSTRIA 

Danube 

River 

2 

Vienna 

Moravia 

SLOVAKIA 

Bratislava 

Budapest 

2 

HUNGARY 

DAY 9 SALZBURG–MUNICH, GERMANY. 

This morning, you may wish to join the optional excursion to 

Berchtesgaden before returning to Munich. The best way to say auf 

Wiedersehen is a visit to the famous HOFBRÄUHAUS, Munich’s 

best-know beer hall, dating back to 1589, followed by a special farewell 

dinner at the lively Ratskeller restaurant. (B,D) 

DAY 10 MUNICH. 


ADD BERLIN WITH 

TOUR RSE 13 DAYS 




high-speed train from Munich 

to Berlin, transfers to/from train 




DAY 10 MUNICH–BERLIN. (Sat.) 

Travel by HIGH-SPEED TRAIN (first-class) to Berlin. Your Local Host can 

help you maximize your time. (B) 

DAY 11 BERLIN. (Sun.) 

Morning guided sightseeing includes the restored Reichstag, 

Charlottenburg Palace, remains of the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, 

and Museum Island. Time for a picture stop at the HOLOCAUST 

MEMORIAL and BRANDENBURG GATE. (B) 

DAY 12 BERLIN. (Mon.) 


DAY 13 BERLIN. (Tue.) 


Your hotel is the Sofitel Berlin Kurfürstendamm (D). 

TOURS RS AND RSE DATES & PRICES 


RS: 10 days from Munich to Munich 

RSE: 13 days from Munich to Berlin 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Munich* 

TOUR RS 

End 

Munich 

Land 

Only 

TOUR RSE 

End 

Berlin 

Land 

Only 

0408 Sat 08 Apr 17 Apr 2199 ----- ----- 

0415 Sat 15 Apr 24 Apr 2249 ----- ----- 

0422 Sat 22 Apr 01 May 2249 ----- ----- 

0427 Thu 27 Apr 06 May 2249 09 May 3229 

0429 Sat 29 Apr 08 May 2249 ----- ----- 

0504 Thu 04 May 13 May 2249 16 May 3229 

0506 Sat 06 May 15 May 2249 ----- ----- 

0511 Thu 11 May 20 May 2249 23 May 3229 

0513 Sat 13 May 22 May 2249 ----- ----- 

0518 Thu 18 May 27 May 2249 30 May 3380 

0520 Sat 20 May 29 May 2249 ----- ----- 

0525 Thu 25 May 03 Jun 2249 06 Jun 3229 

0527 Sat 27 May 05 Jun 2249 ----- ----- 


0603 Sat 03 Jun 12 Jun 2249 ----- ----- 

0608 Thu 08 Jun 17 Jun 2249 20 Jun 3229 

0610 Sat 10 Jun 19 Jun 2249 ----- ----- 

0615 Thu 15 Jun 24 Jun 2249 27 Jun 3229 

0617 Sat 17 Jun 26 Jun 2249 ----- ----- 

0622 Thu 22 Jun 01 Jul 2249 04 Jul 3195 

0624 Sat 24 Jun 03 Jul 2249 ----- ----- 

0629 Thu 29 Jun 08 Jul 2249 11 Jul 3195 

0701 Sat 01 Jul 10 Jul 2249 ----- ----- 

0706 Thu 06 Jul 15 Jul 2249 18 Jul 3195 





Single room supplement: RS $425; RSE $640-$806 

Triple room reduction per person: RS $33; RSE $52-$144 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Munich* 

TOUR RS 

End 

Munich 

Land 

Only 

0708 Sat 08 Jul 17 Jul 2249 ----- ----- 

0713 Thu 13 Jul 22 Jul 2249 25 Jul 3195 

0715 Sat 15 Jul 24 Jul 2249 ----- ----- 

0720 Thu 20 Jul 29 Jul 2249 01 Aug 3195 

0722 Sat 22 Jul 31 Jul 2249 ----- ----- 

0727 Thu 27 Jul 05 Aug 2249 08 Aug 3195 

0729 Sat 29 Jul 07 Aug 2249 ----- ----- 

0803 Thu 03 Aug 12 Aug 2249 15 Aug 3195 

0805 Sat 05 Aug 14 Aug 2249 ----- ----- 

0810 Thu 10 Aug 19 Aug 2249 22 Aug 3195 

0812 Sat 12 Aug 21 Aug 2249 ----- ----- 

0817 Thu 17 Aug 26 Aug 2249 29 Aug 3195 

0819 Sat 19 Aug 28 Aug 2249 ----- ----- 

0824 Thu 24 Aug 02 Sep 2249 05 Sep 3453 

0826 Sat 26 Aug 04 Sep 2249 ----- ----- 

0831 Thu 31 Aug 09 Sep 2249 12 Sep 3229 

0902 Sat 02 Sep 11 Sep 2249 ----- ----- 

0907 Thu 07 Sep 16 Sep 2249 19 Sep 3229 

0909 Sat 09 Sep 18 Sep 2249 ----- ----- 

0916 Sat 16 Sep 25 Sep 2249 ----- ----- 

0923 Sat 23 Sep 02 Oct 2249 ----- ----- 

0930 Sat 30 Sep 09 Oct 2249 ----- ----- 

1202 Sat 02 Dec 11 Dec 2149 ----- ----- 




Extension RSE: 






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End 

Berlin 

Land 

Only 


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BERLIN Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, take pictures of 

Brandenburg Gate and the Holocaust Memorial, visit Kaiser Wilhelm 

Memorial Church; a special farewell dinner with wine at a local restaurant 

POZNAN Stop in the historic city 

WARSAW Guided sightseeing, visit the Cathedral of St. John; 

a private Chopin concert 

CZESTOCHOWA Visit the Monastery of Jasna Góra and its 

Black Madonna 

AUSCHWITZ Visit the site of the former concentration camp 

attend 

KRAKOW Guided sightseeing, visit St. Mary’s Church; walking tour of 

the Kazimierz Quarter, visit the Synagogue 

DONOVALY 

Enjoy an included lunch in this ski resort 

BUDAPEST Guided sightseeing, panoramic view from Fishermen’s 

Bastion, visit Matthias Coronation Church 

VIENNA Guided sightseeing, visit Heldenplatz and St. Stephen’s Cathedral 

TELC 

Enjoy an included lunch 

PRAGUE Guided sightseeing, Astronomical Clock, visit the Hradčany 

Castle grounds 

DRESDEN Walking tour 

■ HOTELS BERLIN NH Collection Berlin Mitte Friedrichstrasse (SF), 

WARSAW Sofitel Victoria (D), KRAKOW Best Western Plus Q (F), 

BUDAPEST Courtyard by Marriott City Centre (SF), VIENNA Austria 

Trend Hotel Savoyen (F), PRAGUE Andel’s by Vienna House Prague (SF) 

or Angelo by Vienna House Prague (F) 

■ MEALS Full buffet breakfast (B) daily; 2 special lunches (L) with wine 

in Donovaly and Telc; 5 three-course dinners (D) with wine, including a 

welcome dinner and a special farewell dinner in Berlin 






■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Berlin 







CHARLES BRIDGE, PRAGUE 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN BERLIN, GERMANY. 

Welcome to Berlin! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling 


DAY 2 BERLIN. 

Sightseeing with a Local Guide in the once-divided metropolis includes 

the Ku’damm, the restored Reichstag, a picture stop at monumental 

Brandenburg Gate and the Holocaust Memorial, Charlottenburg Palace, 

and the 210-foot Victory Column in the vast Tiergarten park. Visit the 

KAISER WILHELM MEMORIAL CHURCH (on Sunday, inside guided 

visit not possible), drive along Unter den Linden boulevard, and pass 

the German State Opera House and Checkpoint Charlie. To enhance 

your stay, why not join an optional excursion to historic Potsdam? (B) 

DAY 3 BERLIN–POZNAN, POLAND–WARSAW. 

Cross the Polish border, enjoy vistas of rural life in the fertile central plains, and 

take a break in historic Poznan on your way to Warsaw. (B,D) 

DAY 4 WARSAW. 

Your Local Guide will tell you about the tormented, often tragic history 

of this important gateway city between East and West. See the medieval 

Stare Miasto (Old Quarter) with its market square and 14th-century 

CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN, the “wedding cake” Palace of Culture and 

Science, neoclassical Lazienki Palace, and the remnants of the Jewish 

ghetto. Later, attend a PRIVATE CHOPIN CONCERT. (B) 

DAY 5 WARSAW–CZESTOCHOWA–AUSCHWITZ–KRAKOW. 

A fascinating morning: visit JASNA GÓRA, the monastery near Czestochowa, 

and admire its BLACK MADONNA, which is venerated as the “Queen 

of Poland” and has become the country’s national symbol. Next, stop in 

Auschwitz to visit what is left of the CONCENTRATION CAMP, a chilling 

reminder of the Holocaust. Evening arrival in Krakow. (B,D) 

DAY 6 KRAKOW. 

Morning guided sightseeing in ancient Krakow features a visit to 

ST. MARY’S CHURCH. Take pictures of impressive Wawel Royal Castle, 

and drive past the Oskar Schindler Factory. Then, enjoy a walking tour of 

KAZIMIERZ QUARTER, visit the area where scenes of the movie Schindler’s 

List were filmed, the SYNAGOGUE, and the Jewish cemetery. How about 

tonight’s optional Polish dinner and folklore show? (B) 

DAY 7 KRAKOW–DONOVALY, SLOVAKIA–BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. 

A scenic drive through the heart of mountainous and densely wooded 

Slovakia, where brown bears still roam free, brings you to Donovaly, a 

popular ski-resort in the Tatra Mountains, where lunch has been prepared for 

you. Continue to Budapest, proud capital of Hungary. This evening, you may 

wish to join an optional private dinner cruise on the Danube River, the perfect 

introduction to this fascinating city. (B,L)

THE BEST OF EASTERN EUROPE 


Berlin 

1 2 

▼ 

Poznan 

2 

Warsaw 

GERMANY 

Dresden 

POLAND 

Czestochowa 

Prague 

2 

Bohemia 

Auschwitz 

2 Krakow 


Telc 

Moravia 

Donovaly 

SLOVAKIA 

LOCAL FAVORITE STOP IN ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL TOWNS IN 

THE CZECH REPUBLIC, TELC, FOR A SPECIAL LUNCH OF LOCAL SPECIALTIES 

AUSTRIA 

Vienna 

2 

Bratislava 

HUNGARY 

2 

Budapest 

DAY 8 BUDAPEST. 

Your Local Guide takes you through Eastern Europe’s most cosmopolitan 

city. See elegant Andrassy Avenue, the Thermal Baths, and the world’s 

second-largest Jewish synagogue. From the lacy lookout towers of 

Fishermen’s Bastion, enjoy a panoramic view of the sprawling city. Then, visit 

the 13th-century MATTHIAS CORONATION CHURCH and Heroes’ Square. 

Afternoon at leisure. Tonight, a delectable optional Hungarian specialty dinner 

can be arranged. (B) 

DAY 9 BUDAPEST–VIENNA, AUSTRIA. 

Drive through the Hungarian plains to Vienna, once the center of the mighty 

Habsburg Empire. Meet your Local Guide and start your sightseeing with 

vistas of Prater park with its giant Ferris wheel. Then, drive along the elegant 

Ringstrasse. Pass the impressive State Opera House, the Jewish quarter, and 

stop at the Hofburg Palace, winter residence of the Austrian imperial family. 

Marvel at the impressive courtyards and famous HELDENPLATZ, and visit 

awesome ST. STEPHEN’S CATHEDRAL. (B) 

DAY 10 AT LEISURE IN VIENNA. 

A whole day at leisure offers you the opportunity to join exciting optional 

excursions to the capital of Slovakia, Bratislava, and a concert in one of 

Vienna’s concert halls, or to just explore this magnificent city on your own. (B) 

DAY 11 VIENNA–TELC, CZECH REPUBLIC–PRAGUE. 

Cross the Czech border and enter Moravia. Stop in one of the most beautiful 

towns in the Czech Republic, Telc, where a special lunch with local 

specialties awaits you. In the afternoon, drive through the rich farmlands of 

Moravia and Bohemia to Prague. Tonight is your chance to join an optional 

outing to explore Prague by night. (B,L,D) 

DAY 12 PRAGUE. 

Guided sightseeing includes a visit to HRADČANY CASTLE GROUNDS. 

Also see St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Town, the Jewish ghetto, and the 

ASTRONOMICAL CLOCK, once the envy of all Europe. Balance of the day at 

leisure. (B) 

DAY 13 PRAGUE–DRESDEN, GERMANY–BERLIN. 

Re-enter Germany and stop in Dresden, the former capital of Saxony. 

Badly damaged by Allied bombing in February 1945, the city has since 

been restored to its baroque splendor. During your walking tour, admire the 

architecture of the Zwinger Palace and Semper Opera. Next, return to Berlin, 

where a special farewell dinner with wine awaits you at a local restaurant. (B,D) 

DAY 14 BERLIN. 


LOCAL FAVORITE IN WARSAW, ATTEND A PRIVATE CHOPIN CONCERT 

TOUR RO DATES & PRICES 

14 days from Berlin to Berlin 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Berlin* 

End 

Berlin 

Land 

Only 

0410 Mon 10 Apr Sun 23 Apr 2839 

0417 Mon 17 Apr Sun 30 Apr 2849 

0422 Sat 22 Apr Fri 05 May 2849 

0424 Mon 24 Apr Sun 07 May 2849 


0506 Sat 06 May Fri 19 May 2849 

0508 Mon 08 May Sun 21 May 2849 

0515 Mon 15 May Sun 28 May 2849 

0520 Sat 20 May Fri 02 Jun 2849 

0522 Mon 22 May Sun 04 Jun 2849 

0529 Mon 29 May Sun 11 Jun 2849 

0603 Sat 03 Jun Fri 16 Jun 2849 

0605 Mon 05 Jun Sun 18 Jun 2849 

0612 Mon 12 Jun Sun 25 Jun 2849 

0617 Sat 17 Jun Fri 30 Jun 2849 

0619 Mon 19 Jun Sun 02 Jul 2849 

0626 Mon 26 Jun Sun 09 Jul 2849 


0703 Mon 03 Jul Sun 16 Jul 2849 

0710 Mon 10 Jul Sun 23 Jul 2849 




and Europe. 


Departure 

Number 


Start 

Berlin* 

End 

Berlin 

0715 Sat 15 Jul Fri 28 Jul 2849 

0717 Mon 17 Jul Sun 30 Jul 2849 

0724 Mon 24 Jul Sun 06 Aug 2849 

0729 Sat 29 Jul Fri 11 Aug 2849 

0731 Mon 31 Jul Sun 13 Aug 2849 

0807 Mon 07 Aug Sun 20 Aug 2849 

0812 Sat 12 Aug Fri 25 Aug 2849 

0814 Mon 14 Aug Sun 27 Aug 2849 

0821 Mon 21 Aug Sun 03 Sep 2849 

0826 Sat 26 Aug Fri 08 Sep 2899 

0828 Mon 28 Aug Sun 10 Sep 2899 

0904 Mon 04 Sep Sun 17 Sep 2949 

0909 Sat 09 Sep Fri 22 Sep 2949 

0911 Mon 11 Sep Sun 24 Sep 2949 


0923 Sat 23 Sep Fri 06 Oct 2949 

0925 Mon 25 Sep Sun 08 Oct 2899 

1002 Mon 02 Oct Sun 15 Oct 2849 

1009 Mon 09 Oct Sun 22 Oct 2839 

Single room supplement: $701 








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DUBROVNIK Welcome dinner; guided walking tour, visit Rector’s Palace 

MONTENEGRO 

MOSTAR Admire the Old Bridge 

SARAJEVO Guided sightseeing, 

Guided walking tour of Kotor, see Budva 

visit the Sarajevo Tunnel 

SPLIT Guided walking tour, visit Diocletian’s Palace; a special dinner 

with wine at a local restaurant 

ZADAR Guided sightseeing 

PLITVICE NATIONAL PARK Walking tour 

ZAGREB Guided sightseeing, visit the cathedral 

LJUBLJANA Guided sightseeing, visit St. Nicholas’ Cathedral; 

to Postojna to visit the caves, and to Predjama to visit the castle 

excursion 

VIENNA Guided sightseeing, visit Heldenplatz and St. Stephen’s 

Cathedral; farewell dinner with Heurigen wine at a local restaurant 

■ HOTELS DUBROVNIK Valamar Lacroma Resort (SF), SARAJEVO 

Europe (F), SPLIT President (SF), PLITVICE Jezero (F), ZAGREB The 

Westin Zagreb (SF), LJUBLJANA Austria Trend Ljubljana (F), VIENNA 

Austria Trend Savoyen (F) 


wine, including a welcome dinner in Dubrovnik and special dinners in 

Split and Vienna 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; mini-train 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Dubrovnik, Vienna 







MOSTAR 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN DUBROVNIK, CROATIA. (Mon.) 

Welcome in Dubrovnik! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling 


DAY 2 DUBROVNIK. (Tue.) 

Beautifully situated on a promontory jutting into the Adriatic Sea, 

Dubrovnik was once an independent maritime republic rivaling Venice. 

Enjoy a walking tour with a Local Guide and see the impressive ramparts, 

erected during the Crusades to protect the town against land attacks, 

and the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries. You will also visit the 

15th-century RECTOR’S PALACE. Afternoon and evening at leisure; an 

optional boat cruise is available. (B) 

DAY 3 DUBROVNIK. EXCURSION TO MONTENEGRO. (Wed.) 

A real treat today: first, visit stunning Kotor on the northern part of 

the Montenegrin coastline. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is fringed 

by mountains and nestled into the Bay of Kotor, also known as Europe’s 

southernmost fjord. Protected by an impressive wall since the early Middle 

Ages, the city has one of the best preserved medieval Old Towns in the 

Adriatic. Enjoy a guided walking tour along its winding, cobblestone streets 

and marvel at the picturesque squares and Romanesque churches. Later, 

continue to Budva, dating back to the 5th-century BC and considered one 

of the Adriatic’s oldest settlements. (B) 

DAY 4 DUBROVNIK–MOSTAR, BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA–SARAJEVO. (Thu.) 

Enter Bosnia-Herzegovina and stop in the city of Mostar. Admire the OLD 

BRIDGE, the city’s symbol, ordered by Suleiman the Magnificent, the 

Ottoman ruler in 1566, replacing the older wooden bridge. Continue to 

Sarajevo, where the Olympics took place in 1984, and which is the second 

city in the world (after California) that owned an electric tram network. (B,D) 

DAY 5 SARAJEVO. (Fri.) 

Hear about the assassination of the Archduke of Austria in 1914, the 

recent Bosnian War, and see the main sights with a Local Guide. Then, 

visit the SARAJEVO TUNNEL, built between 1992 and 1995 during the 

Bosnian War. (B) 

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LOCAL FAVORITE HOP ABOARD A MINI-TRAIN TO EXPLORE THE 

POSTOJNA CAVES, THEN VISIT MAGNIFICENT PREDJAMA CASTLE 

DAY 6 SARAJEVO–SPLIT, CROATIA. (Sat.) 

Enter Croatia and travel south to the Dalmatian Coast and Split, the 

ancient Spalato, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During your guided

EAST MEETS WEST 


Vienna 

2 

Bratislava 

SLOVAKIA 

AUSTRIA 

Predjama 

SLOVENIA 

Ljubljana 

2 

Postojna 

Kumrovec 

2 

Zagreb 

CROATIA 

Adriatic Sea 

Zadar 

1 Plitvice 

BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA 

2 Sarajevo 

Split 

1 

Mostar 

LOCAL FAVORITE IN MONTENEGRO, VISIT STUNNING KOTOR, POISED ON 

EUROPE’S SOUTHERNMOST FJORD, AND SPEND TIME IN BUDVA, ONE OF THE 

ADRIATIC’S OLDEST SETTLEMENTS 

▼ 

3 

Dubrovnik 

MONTENEGRO 

Kotor 

Budva 

walking tour, learn about the history of this captivating resort and visit the 

labyrinth of 4th-century DIOCLETIAN’S PALACE, a well-preserved fortress 

and a living part of the Old Town. This evening, enjoy a special dinner with 

wine at a local restaurant. (B,D) 

DAY 7 SPLIT–ZADAR–PLITVICE. (Sun.) 

Stay along the Adriatic coast and stop in the pretty coastal city of Zadar. 

Your Local Guide will tell you about the turbulent history of this city, fighting 

off the Venetians, crusaders, and Turks over the centuries. Turn inland and 

arrive in peaceful Plitvice for your overnight stay. (B,D) 

DAY 8 PLITVICE–ZAGREB. (Mon.) 

Time to soak in the pure beauty of the NATIONAL PARK, famous for its 

lakes, waterfalls, and forests. Then, head for Zagreb, capital of Croatia. (B,D) 

DAY 9 ZAGREB. (Tue.) 

Meet your Local Guide and start your morning sightseeing, which features 

all important landmarks of the Lower and medieval Upper Town, such as 

the Parliament, Stone Gate, the Archbishop’s Palace, and more, plus a visit 

to the majestic CATHEDRAL. Exciting optional excursions are available to 

make the most of your stay, like an excursion to Kumrovec or to try out 

traditional dishes in one of Zagreb’s fine restaurants. (B) 

DAY 10 ZAGREB–LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA. (Wed.) 

Enter Slovenia and arrive in its elegant capital, Ljubljana. Sightseeing with a 

Local Guide features the medieval castle, the impressive City Hall, and a visit 

to magnificent ST. NICHOLAS’ CATHEDRAL. (B) 

DAY 11 LJUBLJANA. EXCURSION TO POSTOJNA & PREDJAMA. (Thu.) 

Enjoy an unforgettable experience: first, visit the impressive POSTOJNA 

CAVES by MINI-TRAIN. The caves were discovered in the 17th century 

and opened to the public in 1819. Continue to nearby Predjama to visit 

magnificent PREDJAMA CASTLE, spectacularly built on a 360-feet-high 

cliff in the entrance of a cave and probably dating back to the 12th century. 

Hear about the knight Erazem Lueger, the “robber-baron” and most 

famous inhabitant of the castle at the end of the 15th century. Marvel at 

the renovated castle rooms, and see how well the castle was built in this 

unusual setting. The castle was featured in the movie Armour of God with 

Jackie Chan. (B,D) 

DAY 12 LJUBLJANA–VIENNA, AUSTRIA. (Fri.) 

Leave Slovenia and the Alps behind you and drive through the loveliest 

part of Austria. Cross Semmering Pass and arrive in the capital, Vienna. 

Meet your Local Guide and start your sightseeing, including a drive 

along the elegant Ringstrasse. Pass the impressive State Opera House, 

the Jewish quarter, and stop at Hofburg Palace, winter residence of the 

Austrian imperial family. Marvel at the impressive courtyards and famous 

HELDENPLATZ, and visit awesome ST. STEPHEN’S CATHEDRAL. Tonight, 

you may join an optional evening out for dinner and a concert in one of 

Vienna’s many concert halls. (B) 

DAY 13 VIENNA. (Sat.) 

Today is your chance to join an exciting optional excursion to Bratislava 

in Slovakia, or to just explore this magnificent city on your own. Enjoy a 

farewell dinner with Heurigen wine, the best way to say auf Wiedersehen, 

Wien! (B,D) 



TOUR RZ DATES & PRICES 

14 days from Dubrovnik to Vienna 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Dubrovnik* 

End 

Vienna 

Land 

Only 

0424 Mon 24 Apr Sun 07 May 3149 

0508 Mon 08 May Sun 21 May 3169 

0522 Mon 22 May Sun 04 Jun 3169 

0605 Mon 05 Jun Sun 18 Jun 3169 

0619 Mon 19 Jun Sun 02 Jul 3169 

0703 Mon 03 Jul Sun 16 Jul 3169 

0717 Mon 17 Jul Sun 30 Jul 3169 







Departure 

Number 


Start 

Dubrovnik* 

End 

Vienna 

0731 Mon 31 Jul Sun 13 Aug 3169 

0814 Mon 14 Aug Sun 27 Aug 3169 

0821 Mon 21 Aug Sun 03 Sep 3169 

0828 Mon 28 Aug Sun 10 Sep 3169 

0904 Mon 04 Sep Sun 17 Sep 3169 

0911 Mon 11 Sep Sun 24 Sep 3169 


Extra nights per person in Dubrovnik: 









Land 

Only 


FROM VIENNA 

TO ATHENS 16 DAYS 







■ On the Go 








VIENNA Welcome dinner with Heurigen wine at a local restaurant in 

Grinzing; guided sightseeing, visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral 

KUMROVEC Visit the Stare Selo Ethnological Museum and enjoy a 

special dinner at a local restaurant 

ZAGREB Guided sightseeing, visit the cathedral 

PLITVICE NATIONAL PARK Walking tour 

ZADAR Guided sightseeing 

SPLIT Guided walking tour, visit Diocletian’s Palace; a special dinner 

with wine at a local restaurant 

MOSTAR Take pictures of the famous Mostar Bridge 

SARAJEVO Guided sightseeing, 

visit the Sarajevo Tunnel 

DUBROVNIK Guided walking tour, visit Rector’s Palace 

KOTOR Guided walking tour 

TIRANA Guided walking tour, visit the National History Museum 

OHRID Guided walking tour of the Old Town 

SKOPJE Guided sightseeing, see the statue of Alexander the Great 

SOFIA Guided sightseeing, visit Holy Sofia Church 

RILA 

Guided visit of the monastery 

THESSALONIKA Guided sightseeing, visit the Basilica of St. Demetrious 

ATHENS Guided sightseeing, visit the Acropolis; farewell dinner at a 


■ HOTELS VIENNA Lindner am Belvedere (F), ZAGREB The 

Westin Zagreb (SF), ZADAR AREA Pinija (F) at Petrcane, SPLIT 

President (SF), SARAJEVO Europe (F), DUBROVNIK Valamar 

Lacroma Resort (SF), TIRANA Rogner Tirana (F), OHRID Inex 

Gorica (F), SOFIA Hilton Sofia (SF), THESSALONIKA The Met (SF), 

ATHENS Crowne Plaza (SF) 


wine, including special dinners in Vienna, Zagreb, Split, and Athens 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; cruise ship (Tour REL) 





■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Vienna, Athens 

■ EXTEND YOUR VACATION with a 7-night sea cruise (Tour REL) 






PLITVICE NATIONAL PARK 

204

▼ 

FROM VIENNA TO ATHENS 


AUSTRIA 

Vienna 2 

▼ 

SLOVENIA 

Kumrovec 

1 

CROATIA 

Zagreb 

Plitvice BOSNIA 

1 Zadar Area 

1 Sarajevo 

Mostar 

Split 1 

MONTENEGRO 

Dubrovnik 2 

Kotor 

Sofia 

2 

BULGARIA 

Rila 

Ohrid Skopje 

Tirana 1 1 

MACEDONIA 

ALBANIA 

Aegean Sea 

1 Thessalonika 

TURKEY 

GREECE 

7 

▼ 

Cesme 

Izmir 

Athens 

2 

Lavrion 

Nauplia 

▼ 

▼ 

Mykonos 

Ephesus 

Rhodes 

▼ 

Santorini 

Lindos 

Chania 

Crete 

Rethymnon 

DUBROVNIK 

Cruise itinerary subject to change; please 

contact us for final details. 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN VIENNA, AUSTRIA. (Fri.) 

Welcome to Vienna! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling 

companions, and leave the hotel for a special welcome dinner with 

Heurigen wine. (D) 

DAY 2 VIENNA. (Sat.) 

Your guided sightseeing features a drive along the Ringstrasse. Pass the 

State Opera House, the Jewish quarter, and stop at the Hofburg Palace, 

winter residence of the Austrian imperial family. Marvel at the impressive 

courtyards and famous Heldenplatz, and visit awesome ST. STEPHEN’S 

CATHEDRAL. Tonight you may join an optional evening out for dinner and 

a concert in one of Vienna’s many concert halls. (B) 

DAY 3 VIENNA–KUMROVEC, CROATIA–ZAGREB. (Sun.) 

Enter Croatia, and stop in the town of Kumrovec for a visit of the 

open-air Stare Selo ETHNOLOGICAL MUSEUM, and for an early dinner 

with regional specialties. Then, head for Zagreb, capital of Croatia. (B,D) 

DAY 4 ZAGREB–PLITVICE–ZADAR AREA. (Mon.) 

Guided sightseeing this morning features all important landmarks 

of the Lower and medieval Upper Town, such as the Parliament, 

Stone Gate, the Archbishop’s Palace, plus a visit to the majestic 

CATHEDRAL. Continue to Plitvice, and soak in the pure beauty of the 

NATIONAL PARK, famous for its lakes, waterfalls, and forests. Drive 

towards the beautiful Adriatic coast for your overnight stay. (B,D) 

DAY 5 ZADAR AREA–SPLIT. (Tue.) 

Your Local Guide will tell you about the turbulent history of this city, 

fighting off the Venetians, crusaders, and Turks over the centuries. 

Continue to Split, the ancient Spalato, a UNESCO World Heritage 

Site. During your guided walking tour, learn about the history of this 

captivating resort and visit the labyrinth of 4th-century DIOCLETIAN’S 

PALACE, a well-preserved fortress and a living part of the Old Town. This 

evening, enjoy a special dinner with wine at a local restaurant. (B,D) 

DAY 6 SPLIT–MOSTAR, BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA–SARAJEVO. (Wed.) 

Enter Bosnia-Herzegovina and stop in the city of Mostar. Admire the 

OLD BRIDGE, the city’s symbol, ordered by Suleiman the Magnificent, 

the Ottoman ruler in 1566, to replace the older wooden bridge. Continue 

to Sarajevo, where the Olympics took place in 1984, and the first city in 

Europe to own an electric tram network. (B,D) 

DAY 7 SARAJEVO–DUBROVNIK, CROATIA. (Thu.) 

Hear about the assassination of the Archduke of Austria in 1914, the 

recent Bosnian War, and see the main sights with a Local Guide. A 

visit has been included to the SARAJEVO TUNNEL, built between 

1992 and 1995 during the Bosnian War. Return to Croatia and arrive in 

Dubrovnik, beautifully situated on a promontory jutting into the Adriatic 

Sea. (B,D) 

DAY 8 DUBROVNIK. (Fri.) 

Dubrovnik was once an independent maritime republic rivaling Venice. 

Enjoy a walking tour with a Local Guide and see the impressive 

ramparts, erected during the Crusades to protect the town against land 

attacks, and the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries. You will also 

visit the 15th-century RECTOR’S PALACE. Afternoon and evening at 

leisure; an optional boat cruise is available. (B) 


SPLIT 

DAY 9 DUBROVNIK–KOTOR, REPUBLIC OF MONTENEGRO–TIRANA, 

ALBANIA. (Sat.) 

Enjoy a visit to the Republic of Montenegro and stunning Kotor on the 

northern part of the Montenegrin coastline. This UNESCO World Heritage 

Site is fringed by mountains and nestled into the Bay of Kotor, the deepest 

natural fjord in the Mediterranean Sea. Protected by an impressive wall 

since the early Middle Ages, the city has one of the best preserved 

medieval Old Towns in the Adriatic. Your Local Guide will take you on a walk 

along its winding, cobblestone streets to marvel at the picturesque squares 

and Romanesque churches. Next is Tirana, capital of Albania. (B,D) 

DAY 10 TIRANA–OHRID, MACEDONIA. (Sun.) 

Follow your Local Guide on a walking tour and hear about the turbulent history 

of this interesting city that was originally founded as an Ottoman town and 

became Albania’s capital in 1920. Occupied by fascist forces during World 

War II, and under communist influence after the war, the city is an interesting 

mixture of architecture. Visit the NATIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM at Skanderbeg 

Square. Your next destination is Ohrid with its beautiful lake, where a guided 

walking tour features the OLD TOWN with its picturesque houses and many 

churches. Reportedly, Ohrid once had 365 churches—one for each day of the 

year. Time afterwards to relax and enjoy this charming area. (B,D) 

LOCAL FAVORITE VISIT THE OPEN-AIR STARE SELO 

ETHNOLOGICAL MUSEUM IN KUMROVEC AND TASTE TRADITIONAL FARE 

FROM THE REGION 

DAY 11 OHRID–SKOPJE–SOFIA, BULGARIA. (Mon.) 

Stop in the capital of Macedonia, Skopje, and meet your Local Guide. Hear 

about Macedonia’s proud history and see its main sites, like the Millennium 

Cross, built to celebrate 2,000 years of Christianity; the Memorial House of 

Mother Theresa, who came from here; and the ALEXANDER THE GREAT 

STATUE on Macedonia Square. Later, cross the border and arrive in the 

capital of Bulgaria, Sofia. (B,D) 

DAY 12 SOFIA. (Tue.) 

Hear about the history of this fascinating city during your guided 

sightseeing tour. Sofia was known as Serdica centuries before Christ, 

and was even ruled for a while by Alexander the Great’s father, Philip of 

Macedonia. Visit the ancient HOLY SOFIA CHURCH. (B) 

DAY 13 SOFIA–RILA–THESSALONIKA, GREECE. (Wed.) 

Head south to reach the village of Kocherinovo, from where a scenic trip 

takes you high up towards the RILA MONASTERY, a beacon of the 

Bulgarian nation during half a millennium of Ottoman rule. The monastery 

is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because throughout the centuries, it 

has always been the spiritual, educational, and cultural center of Bulgaria. 

Continue through the Struma Valley, Spartacus’ mountainous homeland, 

before crossing the Greek border and arriving in Thessalonika. (B,D) 

LOCAL FAVORITE MAKE AN UNFORGETTABLE VISIT TO THE 

SARAJEVO TUNNEL, BUILT DURING THE BOSNIAN WAR TO ACCESS THE 

CITY OF SARAJEVO, WHICH WAS ENTIRELY CUT OFF BY SERBIAN FORCES OHRID 

206 

DAY 14 THESSALONIKA–ATHENS. (Thu.) 

During your guided sightseeing, see the White Tower, the Arch of Galerious, 

the biggest triumphal arch of the Roman Empire, the Rotonda, and visit the 

BASILICA OF SAINT DEMETRIOUS. Enjoy a panoramic view of the city 

and the bay from the walls of the Upper City. On the way to Athens, drive 

along the eastern and southern side of Mount Olympus and through the 

battlefield of Leonidas and the 300, the Spartan forces he led during the 

Second Persian War, and the famous Battle of Thermopylae. (B,D)

DAY 15 ATHENS. (Fri.) 

Sightseeing with a Local Guide features a visit to the world-famous 

ACROPOLIS, perched high on a rocky outcrop overlooking the city. Here, 

see the Parthenon, the Erechtheum with its Porch of Maidens, the Temple 

of Athena Nike, and enjoy a panoramic view that includes glimpses of 

the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Theater of Dionysus, and the beautifully 

preserved Theseum, where Socrates taught. Later, a city orientation tour 

features the Old Parliament House and a picture stop at the Panathenaic 

Stadium. Built in the 2nd century AD, it is the only stadium in the 

world built entirely of marble, and was host to the opening and closing 

ceremonies of the first modern Olympics in 1896. The rest of the day is at 

leisure. Tonight, a farewell dinner awaits you at a local restaurant. (B,D) 

DAY 16 ATHENS. (Sat.) 


ADD A 7-NIGHT GREEK CRUISE 

TO YOUR VACATION 

TOUR REL 23 DAYS 


Day 15 ATHENS-LAVRION 

(EMBARKATION). (Fri.) 

In the late afternoon, head for 

Lavrion, where you will sail into the 

deep-blue waters of the Aegean 

Sea. (B,D) 

Day 16 CRUISING: NAUPLIA. (Sat.) 

This morning, arrive in Nauplia. A full day in this charming city allows 

you time to stroll along the spectacular waterfront and historic buildings 

crowned by Palamidi fortress, which overlooks 15th-century Bourtzi 

Castle in the middle of the harbor. (B,L,D) 

Day 17 CRUISING: CHANIA & RETHYMNON, CRETE. (Sun.) 

Chania, Crete’s second-largest city, awaits today! Stroll around the old 

port with its stunning Venetian harbor, home to wonderful waterfront 

restaurants and cafés. Marvel at the historic buildings, and check out the 

shops selling local products such as raki (anise-flavored Turkish alcohol), 

herbs, and handicrafts. Later visit RETHYMNON. (B,L,D) 

Day 18 CRUISING: CESME, TURKEY–MYKONOS, GREECE. (Mon.) 

Two ports of call are on tap today. First up: coastal Cesme, known as Kysos 

in ancient times. Situated on the tip of the Cesme Peninsula, this popular 

resort area is one of the best wind- and kite-surfing destinations in the world. 

Next, discover mountainous Mykonos with its iconic windmills, dazzling white 

houses, trendy boutiques, and shaded tavernas. (B,L,D) 

Day 19 CRUISING: SANTORINI. (Tue.) 

This morning, call at Santorini (weather permitting), the “Black Pearl of the 

Aegean.” Consider joining an optional excursion to the volcano or to the clifftop 

village of Oia for one of the world’s most breathtaking panoramas. (B,L,D) 

Day 20 CRUISING: RHODES. (Wed.) 

Our port of call this morning is Rhodes to explore the Old Town with its 

ramparts and palaces built by the Knights of St. John during the Crusades. 

In LINDOS see Athena’s fabulous temple, or, if sightseeing isn’t your thing, 

sun-drenched public beaches and the colorful shopping district are an easy 

walk from the port. (B,L,D) 

Day 21 CRUISING IZMIR, TURKEY. (Thu.) 

As we cruise towards Izmir, Turkey’s second-largest port, there’s plenty of 

time to relax on board this morning. Don’t miss the included excursion to the 

fascinating Greek, Roman, and Byzantine excavations of EPHESUS. (B,L,D) 

Day 22 LAVRION, GREECE (DISEMBARKATION)-ATHENS. (Fri.) 

After breakfast on board, disembark at Lavrion and return to Athens. The 

remainder of the day is free for last-minute shopping in the Plaka district. (B) 

Day 23 ATHENS. (Sat.) 


All cruise services are provided by Celestyal Cruises. Your cruise ship is 

the Celestyal Nefeli. See page 221 for more details. 

LOCAL FAVORITE VISIT IMPRESSIVE RILA MONASTERY, A BEACON OF 

THE BULGARIAN NATION DURING HALF A MILLENNIUM OF OTTOMAN RULE 

TOURS RE AND REL DATES & PRICES 


RE: 16 days from Vienna to Athens 

REL: 23 days from Vienna to Athens including 7-night cruise 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Vienna* 

TOUR RE 

End 

Athens 

Land 

Only 

0421 Fri 21 Apr 06 May 3479 ----- ----- 

0428 Fri 28 Apr 13 May 3499 ----- ----- 

0505 Fri 05 May 20 May 3499 27 May 5729 

0512 Fri 12 May 27 May 3499 03 Jun 5729 

0519 Fri 19 May 03 Jun 3499 10 Jun 5729 

0526 Fri 26 May 10 Jun 3499 17 Jun 5729 

0602 Fri 02 Jun 17 Jun 3499 24 Jun 5729 

0609 Fri 09 Jun 24 Jun 3499 01 Jul 5729 

0616 Fri 16 Jun 01 Jul 3499 ----- ----- 

0623 Fri 23 Jun 08 Jul 3499 ----- ----- 

0630 Fri 30 Jun 15 Jul 3499 ----- ----- 










TOUR REL 

End 

Athens 

Extra nights per person in Athens: 


Post-cruise extra nights per person in Athens: 


Land 

Only 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Vienna* 

TOUR RE 

End 

Athens 

Land 

Only 

0707 Fri 07 Jul 22 Jul 3499 ----- ----- 

0714 Fri 14 Jul 29 Jul 3499 ----- ----- 

0721 Fri 21 Jul 05 Aug 3499 ----- ----- 

0728 Fri 28 Jul 12 Aug 3499 ----- ----- 

0804 Fri 04 Aug 19 Aug 3499 ----- ----- 

0811 Fri 11 Aug 26 Aug 3499 ----- ----- 

0818 Fri 18 Aug 02 Sep 3499 ----- ----- 

0825 Fri 25 Aug 09 Sep 3559 16 Sep 5859 


0908 Fri 08 Sep 23 Sep 3559 30 Sep 5859 

0915 Fri 15 Sep 30 Sep 3559 07 Oct 5859 


Tour REL including 7-night cruise: 

The above prices are per person in category ID twin 

inside cabin. 


on board the ship are included in the Globus price. 

Supplement per person to outside cabin XD: $240 


occupancy in inside cabin ID: $1306; in outside cabin: 

XD $1605 

Reduction for triple room on land and triple occupancy in 

inside cabin ID: $203 

No reduction for triple room on land and triple 

occupancy in outside cabin XD. 

Cabin assignments and meal seatings are determined 

during the tour prior to boarding. 




TOUR REL 

End 

Athens 

Land 

Only 


CLASSICAL GREECE 8 DAYS 


You’ll always visit the key sites and enjoy more inclusions; inside 

visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour 

description, including admission charges where applicable. 










ATHENS Welcome drink; guided sightseeing, visit the Acropolis 

CORINTH Guided visit 

MYCENAE Guided visit of the excavations and museum 

EPIDAURUS Guided visit of the 2,300-year-old open-air theater 

OLYMPIA Guided visit of the archaeological site and the museum; 

learn how to make the traditional Greek tzatziki appetizer 

DELPHI Guided visit of the excavations, visit the Archaeological 

Museum; learn to dance the sirtaki and have a glass of Ouzo 

METEORA AREA Guided visit of the Varlaam and St. Stephen’s 

Monasteries 

THERMOPYLAE Guided visit 

■ HOTELS ATHENS Zafolia (F), NAUPLIA Amalia (F), OLYMPIA 

Europa (F), DELPHI Amalia (F), METEORA AREA Amalia (F) at 

Kalambaka 

■ MEALS Welcome drink in Athens; full buffet breakfast (B) daily; 

4 three-course dinners (D) with wine 






■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Athens 

■ EXTEND YOUR VACATION with a sea cruise 

■ AIRPORT TRANSFERS Private transfers available for purchase if 

you book extra nights. 



NOTES The above information is also valid for Tours RGK, 

RGH, RGL, RGLS, RGM, and RGN 



LOCAL FAVORITE ATTEND A COOKING DEMONSTRATION TO 

LEARN HOW TO MAKE TRADITIONAL GREEK TZATZIKI 

PARTHENON, ATHENS 

DAY 1 ATHENS, GREECE. 

Welcome to Athens! At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a 

welcome drink with your Tour Director. 

DAY 2 ATHENS. 








Stadium. Built in the 2nd century AD, it is the only stadium in the world built 

entirely of marble, and was host to the opening and closing ceremonies of 

the first modern Olympics in 1896. The rest of the day is at leisure. Tonight 

is your chance to join an optional dinner outing to try out local fare. (B) 

DAY 3 ATHENS–CORINTH–MYCENAE–EPIDAURUS–NAUPLIA. 

Cross the spectacular Corinth Canal, then visit ANCIENT CORINTH, where 

St. Paul preached. Two highlights today: MYCENAE, where 19th-century 

excavations reveal impressions of the splendors so vividly described by 

Homer. Admire the Beehive Tombs, the Treasury of Atreus, Lion Gate, 

Europe’s oldest known monument, remains of Agamemnon’s Royal Palace, 

and the impressive fortifications of the Citadel. Also visit the museum. Then, 

a short drive to EPIDAURUS for a tour of its amazingly well-preserved 

2,300-year-old open-air theater. Overnight in nearby Nauplia. (B,D) 

DAY 4 NAUPLIA–OLYMPIA. 

Spectacular scenery on the way through the Arkadian Mountains. Then, 

spend the afternoon in OLYMPIA, where the athletes of antiquity competed 

in honor of the king of deities. Learn about the history of those original 

Olympic Games as you walk among the impressive remains of the 

Gymnasium and the Temples of Hera and Zeus. Also visit the MUSEUM 

that displays Praxiteles’ magnificent statue of Hermes. Tonight, enjoy a 

COOKING DEMONSTRATION and learn how to make the traditional Greek 

tzatziki appetizer. (B,D) 

208

CLASSICAL GREECE 

8 DAYS GREECE & TURKEY 

Meteora 

Area 

1 

GREECE 

Trikala 

Aegean Sea 

Lamia 

Thermopylae 

Delphi 

1 

Patras 

Corinth 

▼ 

2 1 

Athens 

Olympia 1 

Mycenae 

Arkadian 

Mountains 

1 

Nauplia 

Epidaurus 

METEORA 

Add a three- to seven-night sea cruise to your 

vacation; see pages 210-215. 

DAY 5 OLYMPIA–PATRAS–DELPHI. 

Via the busy seaport of Patras, proceed through the picturesque fishing 

villages along the south coast of the mainland to mystic Delphi. The 

afternoon is devoted to a fascinating tour of the ancient sanctuary of the 

god Apollo in its dramatic setting on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. 

Hear about the Oracle and tour the EXCAVATIONS. End the day with a 

visit to the ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM to admire the Charioteer, an 

extraordinary 5th-century BC bronze statue. A highlight this evening is 

a DANCE LESSON, where you’ll learn how to dance the sirtaki, made 

famous in the movie Zorba the Greek, accompanied by a glass of the 

traditional Ouzo. (B,D) 

DAY 6 DELPHI–METEORA AREA. 

Drive past Lamia and Trikala to Kalambaka in the unreal, fantastic 

landscape of Meteora with its 24 rock-top monasteries. Visit VARLAAM 

MONASTERY, famous for its frescoes, and ST. STEPHEN’S MONASTERY, 

featuring a unique collection of icons and an incredible panoramic 

view (ladies should pack one long skirt, as shorts or trousers may be 

inappropriate when visiting the monasteries). (B,D) 

DAY 7 METEORA AREA–THERMOPYLAE–ATHENS. 

Today’s highlight is a guided visit to THERMOPYLAE, the site of the 

heroic battle of Leonidas’ 300 doomed Spartans against Xerxes’ 

huge Persian army. On the way back to Athens, your Tour Director 

will tell you about Thebes, the setting of Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex, 

and Marathon, where 10,000 Athenians defeated more than twice 

that number of Persian invaders in 490 BC. Tonight, enjoy an optional 

dinner at a local restaurant. (B) 

DAY 8 ATHENS. 


ADD A SEA CRUISE TO YOUR VACATION 


Choose from a selection of 3-, 4-, or 

7-night sea cruises. 

For details, see pages 217-223. 

LOCAL FAVORITE JOIN A DANCE LESSON IN DELPHI AND LEARN THE 

STEPS OF THE SIRTAKI, MADE FAMOUS IN THE MOVIE ZORBA THE GREEK 

TOUR RG DATES & PRICES 

8 days from Athens to Athens 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Athens* 

End 

Athens 

Land 

Only 

0303 Fri 03 Mar Fri 10 Mar 1579 

0407 Fri 07 Apr Fri 14 Apr 1749 

0424 Mon 24 Apr Mon 01 May 1749 

0428 Fri 28 Apr Fri 05 May 1749 

0501 Mon 01 May Mon 08 May 1749 

0505 Fri 05 May Fri 12 May 1749 

0508 Mon 08 May Mon 15 May 1749 

0512 Fri 12 May Fri 19 May 1749 

0515 Mon 15 May Mon 22 May 1749 

0519 Fri 19 May Fri 26 May 1749 

0522 Mon 22 May Mon 29 May 1749 

0526 Fri 26 May Fri 02 Jun 1749 

0529 Mon 29 May Mon 05 Jun 1749 

0602 Fri 02 Jun Fri 09 Jun 1749 

0605 Mon 05 Jun Mon 12 Jun 1749 

0609 Fri 09 Jun Fri 16 Jun 1749 

0612 Mon 12 Jun Mon 19 Jun 1749 

0616 Fri 16 Jun Fri 23 Jun 1749 

0619 Mon 19 Jun Mon 26 Jun 1749 

0623 Fri 23 Jun Fri 30 Jun 1749 

0626 Mon 26 Jun Mon 03 Jul 1749 






Departure 

Number 


Start 

Athens* 




in twin $63-$67, 


End 

Athens 




Land 

Only 

0630 Fri 30 Jun Fri 07 Jul 1749 

0703 Mon 03 Jul Mon 10 Jul 1749 

0707 Fri 07 Jul Fri 14 Jul 1749 

0710 Mon 10 Jul Mon 17 Jul 1749 

0714 Fri 14 Jul Fri 21 Jul 1749 

0717 Mon 17 Jul Mon 24 Jul 1749 

0721 Fri 21 Jul Fri 28 Jul 1749 

0724 Mon 24 Jul Mon 31 Jul 1749 

0811 Fri 11 Aug Fri 18 Aug 1749 

0825 Fri 25 Aug Fri 01 Sep 1749 

0828 Mon 28 Aug Mon 04 Sep 1749 


0904 Mon 04 Sep Mon 11 Sep 1749 

0908 Fri 08 Sep Fri 15 Sep 1749 

0911 Mon 11 Sep Mon 18 Sep 1749 

0915 Fri 15 Sep Fri 22 Sep 1749 

0918 Mon 18 Sep Mon 25 Sep 1749 

0922 Fri 22 Sep Fri 29 Sep 1749 

0925 Mon 25 Sep Mon 02 Oct 1749 

0929 Fri 29 Sep Fri 06 Oct 1749 

1020 Fri 20 Oct Fri 27 Oct 1749 



PLUS 3-NIGHT CRUISE ICONIC AEGEAN 

Meteora 

Area 1 

Trikala 

Lamia 

Patras 

Delphi 

GREECE 

Thermopylae 

Mycenae 

Olympia 1 

1 

Nauplia 

Epidaurus 

1 

Corinth 

▼ 

Athens 

2 1 1 

Lavrion/Piraeus 

▼ 

Aegean Sea 

Mykonos 

3 

TURKEY 

Ephesus 

Kusadasi 

Patmos 

Santorini 

Heraklion 

Knossos 

Crete 



MYKONOS 

DAYS 1 TO 7 (Fri. to Thu.) 

Like Tour RG (see page 208). 

210 

DELPHI 

TOUR RGK DATES & PRICES PRICED FROM $2,809US 

12 days from Athens to Athens including 3-night cruise 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Athens* 

End 

Athens 

Land 

Only 

0303 Fri 03 Mar Tue 14 Mar 2809 

0407 Fri 07 Apr Tue 18 Apr 2809 

0428 Fri 28 Apr Tue 09 May 2819 

0505 Fri 05 May Tue 16 May 2819 

0512 Fri 12 May Tue 23 May 2819 

0519 Fri 19 May Tue 30 May 2819 

0526 Fri 26 May Tue 06 Jun 2819 

0602 Fri 02 Jun Tue 13 Jun 2819 

0609 Fri 09 Jun Tue 20 Jun 2819 

0616 Fri 16 Jun Tue 27 Jun 2819 

0623 Fri 23 Jun Tue 04 Jul 2819 

0630 Fri 30 Jun Tue 11 Jul 2819 








Post tour: in single room $147, in twin room $82, 

in triple $65 



inside cabin. 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Athens* 

End 

Athens 

0707 Fri 07 Jul Tue 18 Jul 2819 

0714 Fri 14 Jul Tue 25 Jul 2819 

0721 Fri 21 Jul Tue 01 Aug 2819 

0811 Fri 11 Aug Tue 22 Aug 2819 

0825 Fri 25 Aug Tue 05 Sep 2819 


0908 Fri 08 Sep Tue 19 Sep 2849 

0915 Fri 15 Sep Tue 26 Sep 2849 

0922 Fri 22 Sep Tue 03 Oct 2849 

0929 Fri 29 Sep Tue 10 Oct 2849 

1020 Fri 20 Oct Tue 31 Oct 2809 





occupancy in inside cabin ID: $580; in outside cabin 

XD: $784 










Land 

Only 

DAY 8 ATHENS–LAVRION/PIRAEUS (EMBARKATION)–MYKONOS. (Fri.) 

This morning, head for Lavrion/Piraeus, where you will sail into the 

deep-blue waters of the Aegean Sea. Later, dock at the mountainous 

island of Mykonos with its characteristic windmills and dazzling white 

houses. Time to wander through narrow paved streets before returning 

on board. (B,L,D) 

DAY 9 CRUISING: KUSADASI, TURKEY–PATMOS, GREECE. (Sat.) 

Two ports of call today. First, Kusadasi on the Turkish coast. Visit the 

fascinating Greek, Roman, and Byzantine excavations of EPHESUS. 

Next, discover the tiny Greek island of PATMOS, where St. John the 

Divine wrote the Revelation, and see the Grotto of Apocalypse. (B,L,D) 

DAY 10 CRUISING: HERAKLION, CRETE–SANTORINI, GREECE. (Sun.) 

First port of call today is Heraklion on Crete. A few miles away is 

KNOSSOS, the center of the 3000 BC Minoan civilization. Afternoon 

call (weather permitting) at Santorini, the “Black Pearl of the Aegean.” 

Join one of the optional shore excursions either to the volcano or up 

to the cliff-top village of Oia for one of the world’s most breathtaking 

panoramas. (B,L,D) 

DAY 11 LAVRION/PIRAEUS (DISEMBARKATION)–ATHENS. (Mon.) 

After breakfast on board, disembark at Lavrion/Piraeus and return to 

Athens. The rest of the day is free. (B) 

DAY 12 ATHENS. (Tue.) 



the Celestyal Olympia. See pages 216-217 for more details.


PLUS 4-NIGHT CRUISE ICONIC AEGEAN 

Meteora Area 

1 GREECE 

Trikala 

Lamia Thermopylae 

Delphi 1 

Patras 

Corinth 

▼ 

Athens 

2 1 1 


TURKEY 

Ephesus 

Kusadasi 

Mycenae 

Olympia 1 

1 

Nauplia 

Epidaurus 

▼ 

Aegean Sea 

Santorini 

Mykonos 

4 

Patmos 

Rhodes 

Lindos 

Heraklion 

Crete 

Knossos 



DAYS 1 TO 7 (Mon. to Sun.) 


DAY 8 ATHENS–LAVRION/PIRAEUS (EMBARKATION)–MYKONOS. (Mon.) 

This morning, head for Lavrion/Piraeus, where you will sail into the deepblue 

waters of the Aegean Sea. Later, dock at the mountainous island of 

Mykonos. (B,L,D) 

DAY 9 CRUISING: KUSADASI, TURKEY–PATMOS, GREECE. (Tue.) 



Next, join an optional excursion to discover the tiny Greek island of 

Patmos, and see the Grotto of the Apocalypse. (B,L,D) 

DAY 10 CRUISING: RHODES. (Wed.) 

All day is dedicated to the island of RHODES. Explore the sights in the 

historic Old City with its ramparts and palaces built by the Knights of 

St. John during the Crusades. Next is Lindos with the fabulous Temple 

of Athena. Sail from Rhodes around dinnertime. (B,L,D) 

DAY 11 CRUISING: HERAKLION, CRETE–SANTORINI, GREECE. (Thu.) 


KNOSSOS, the center of the 3000 BC Minoan civilization. Afternoon 

call (weather permitting) at Santorini. Join one of the optional shore 

excursions either to the volcano or up to the cliff-top village of Oia for 

one of the world’s most breathtaking panoramas. (B,L,D) 

DAY 12 LAVRION/PIRAEUS (DISEMBARKATION)–ATHENS. (Fri.) 


Athens. (B) 




the Celestyal Olympia. See pages 218-219 for more details. 








Post tour: in single room $137, in twin $80, 

in triple $65 



inside cabin. 




MYCENAE 

TOUR RGH DATES & PRICES PRICED FROM $3,069US 


Departure 

Number 

Start 

Athens* 

End 

Athens 

Land 

Only 

0424 Mon 24 Apr Sat 06 May 3069 


0508 Mon 08 May Sat 20 May 3069 

0515 Mon 15 May Sat 27 May 3069 

0522 Mon 22 May Sat 03 Jun 3069 

0529 Mon 29 May Sat 10 Jun 3069 

0605 Mon 05 Jun Sat 17 Jun 3069 

0612 Mon 12 Jun Sat 24 Jun 3069 


0626 Mon 26 Jun Sat 08 Jul 3069 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Athens* 

End 

Athens 

Land 

Only 

0703 Mon 03 Jul Sat 15 Jul 3069 

0710 Mon 10 Jul Sat 22 Jul 3069 

0717 Mon 17 Jul Sat 29 Jul 3069 

0724 Mon 24 Jul Sat 05 Aug 3069 

0828 Mon 28 Aug Sat 09 Sep 3119 

0904 Mon 04 Sep Sat 16 Sep 3119 

0911 Mon 11 Sep Sat 23 Sep 3119 

0918 Mon 18 Sep Sat 30 Sep 3119 

0925 Mon 25 Sep Sat 07 Oct 3119 






XD: $974 









PLUS 7-NIGHT CRUISE EUPHORIC AEGEAN 

Aegean Sea 

Meteora 

Area 

1 

Trikala 

Lamia 

GREECE 

Delphi 1 

Patras Corinth 

Mycenae 

Olympia 1 

1 

Nauplia 

Thermopylae 

▼ 

Athens 

2 1 1 

Lavrion 

Epidaurus 

▼ 

▼ 

▼ 

▼ 

Chania 

Rethymnon 

Cesme 

Mykonos 

Santorini 

Crete 

TURKEY 

▼ 

Izmir 

Ephesus 

Rhodes 

Lindos 






EPIDAURUS 

Day 8 ATHENS-LAVRION (EMBARKATION). (Fri.) 

Head for Lavrion, where you will sail into the deep-blue waters of the 

Aegean Sea. As you settle into the cruising routine, you can sunbathe, 

sip cool drinks, and relax in the pool. (B,D) 






Day 10 CRUISING: CHANIA & RETHYMNON, CRETE. (Sun,) 

CHANIA, Crete’s second-largest city, awaits today! Stroll around the old 




herbs, and handicrafts. Later visit Rethymnon. (B,L,D) 


Two ports of call are on tap today. First up: coastal Cesme, known as 

Kysos in ancient times. Situated on the tip of the Cesme Peninsula, this 

popular resort area is one of the best wind- and kite-surfing destinations 

in the world. Maybe walk along its picturesque seafront or haggle 

for bargains along at the street market. Next, discover mountainous 

Mykonos with its iconic windmills, dazzling white houses, trendy 

boutiques, and shaded tavernas. (B,L,D) 

212 

CESME 

TOUR RGL DATES & PRICES PRICED FROM $3,919US 


Departure 

Number 

Start 

Athens* 

End 

Athens 








Post tour: in single room $147, in twin $82, in triple $65 



inside cabin. 

Land 

Only 

0505 Fri 05 May Sat 20 May 3979 

0512 Fri 12 May Sat 27 May 3979 

0519 Fri 19 May Sat 03 Jun 3979 

0526 Fri 26 May Sat 10 Jun 3979 

0602 Fri 02 Jun Sat 17 Jun 3979 

0609 Fri 09 Jun Sat 24 Jun 3979 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Athens* 

End 

Athens 



0908 Fri 08 Sep Sat 23 Sep 4039 

0915 Fri 15 Sep Sat 30 Sep 4039 

0922 Fri 22 Sep Sat 07 Oct 4039 

0929 Fri 29 Sep Sat 14 Oct 3919 






XD: $1219 










Land 

Only 


This morning, call at Santorini (weather permitting), the “Black Pearl of the 

Aegean.” Consider joining an optional excursion to the volcano or to the clifftop 



Our port of call this morning is RHODES to explore the Old Town with its 


Visit Lindos and see Athena’s fabulous temple, or, if sightseeing isn’t your 

thing, sun-drenched public beaches and the colorful shopping district are 

an easy walk from the port. (B,L,D) 



time to relax on board this morning. Don’t miss the visit to the fascinating 

Greek, Roman, and Byzantine excavations of EPHESUS. (B,L,D) 

Day 15, LAVRION, GREECE (DISEMBARKATION)-ATHENS. (Fri.) 

After breakfast on board, disembark at Lavrion and return to Athens. 

The remainder of the day is free for last-minute shopping in the Plaka 

district. (B) 

Day 16, ATHENS. (Sat.) 



the Celestyal Nefeli. See pages 220-221 for more details.




Transfer to the cruise port and sail into the deep-blue waters of the 

Aegean Sea. You’ll easily settle into the routine of sunbathing, sipping 

cool drinks, splashing in the pool, and indulging in the culinary delights 

prepared by the ship’s expert chefs. Later, dock at the mountainous 

island of Mykonos, the exquisite “Island of the Winds,” where the sun 

shines up to 300 days a year! With free time to explore on your own, be 

sure to take photographs of the iconic windmills and stroll around the 

town’s waterfront area in search of Petros the Pelican, the island’s official 

mascot for over 50 years. (B,D) 

DAY 9 CRUISING: KUSADASI, TURKEY–SAMOS, GREECE. (Sat.) 

Dock at Kusadasi on the Turkish coast. This morning, visit the 

fascinating Greek, Roman, and Byzantine excavations of EPHESUS 

with its Library of Celsus, opulent Terrace Houses, amphitheatre, 

and more. The massive site paints a picture of what ancient life 

was like here—and experts claim only 10 to 15 percent of the city 

has been unearthed! Later, arrive in SAMOS, birthplace of Greek 

philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras and known for its wine 

production. (B,L,D) 

DAY 10 CRUISING: MILOS. (Sun.) 

A whole day to experience volcanic Milos, known as the “Island of 

Colors” for its spectacularly colorful rock formations. This Cycladic 

island is most famous for its ancient statue of Aphrodite—the worldfamous 

Venus de Milo, which is on permanent display in the Paris 

Louvre. Milos is also renowned for its magnificent beaches, picturesque 

villages, and catacombs that are older than Rome’s. Time to wander 

around the marble-paved streets or maybe visit one of the many 

churches, like Panagia Thalassitra, affording spectacular sea views of 

the Aegean. (B,L,D). 

DAY 11 CRUISING: SYROS. (Mon.) 

Early this morning, sail back to the port in Athens and then arrive at 

Syros, a settlement dating back at least 5,000 years to the Early Bronze 

Age. Today, it is capital of the Cyclades Islands. (B.L.D) 

DAY 12 CRUISING: CESME, TURKEY. (Tue.) 

Enjoy a full day with lots to do in the Turkish coastal town of Cesme, 

known as Kysos in ancient times. Situated on a promontory on the 

tip of the Cesme Peninsula, this popular resort area is one of the best 

wind- and kite-surfing destinations in the world. Maybe walk along its 

picturesque seafront, haggle for bargains along the winding market 

streets, explore the hilltop castle, or just relax on the beach. (B,L,D) 


PLUS 7-NIGHT CRUISE IDYLLIC AEGEAN 

GREECE 

Meteora Area 

1 

Trikala 

Lamia 

Patras 

Delphi 1 

Corinth 

Mycenae 

1 1 

Olympia Nauplia 

Arkadian 

Mountains 

Thermopylae 

Athens 

2 1 1 

Epidaurus 

Aegean Sea 

Lavrion 

Syros 

Milos 

Mykonos 

Ios 

Santorini 

Cesme 



Ephesus 

Kusadasi 

Samos 

Kalymnos 

DAY 13 CRUISING: KALYMNOS, GREECE. (Wed.) 

A whole day to discover Kalymnos, one of the Dodecanese Islands. 

The wild and wonderful island is characterized above all by its dramatic 

mountains that attract climbers from all over the world. Kalymnos is also 

renowned for its sea-sponge harvesting. (B,L,D) 

DAY 14 CRUISING: IOS–SANTORINI. (Thu.) 

Dock at the tiny island of Ios, considered one of the most beautiful of 

the Greek Isles. Later, arrive in volcanic Santorini (weather permitting), 

the “Black Pearl of the Aegean.” Consider an optional excursion to Oia, 

world-renowned for its whitewashed buildings, blue-domed churches, 

and stunning sunsets. (B,L,D) 

DAY 15 LAVRION–ATHENS (DISEMBARKATION). (Fri.) 


remainder of the day is free to catch up on last-minute shopping in the 

Plaka district. (B) 




the Celestyal Nefeli. See pages 222-223 for more details. 

KALYMNOS 

TOUR RGLS DATES & PRICES PRICED FROM $3,919US 


Departure 

Number 

Start 

Athens* 

End 

Athens 

0630 Fri 30 Jun Sat 15 Jul 3919 

0707 Fri 07 Jul Sat 22 Jul 3919 

0714 Fri 14 Jul Sat 29 Jul 3919 











inside cabin. 

Land 

Only 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Athens* 

End 

Athens 

0721 Fri 21 Jul Sat 05 Aug 3919 

0811 Fri 11 Aug Sat 26 Aug 3919 






XD: $1219 










Land 

Only 



PLUS ISLAND HOPPER 

Meteora 

Area 

1 

Trikala 

GREECE 

Lamia 

Thermopylae 

Delphi 

Athens 

Patras 

2 1 1 

Piraeus/Rafina 

Corinth 

Mycenae Epidaurus 

Olympia 1 1 

Nauplia 

1 

Arkadian 

Mountains 

Aegean Sea 

Mykonos 

3 

3 

Santorini 

DAYS 1 TO 7 


ATHENS GUARDS 

DAY 8 ATHENS–PIRAEUS/RAFINA (EMBARKATION)–MYKONOS. 

Meet your Tour Director and head for the port of Piraeus or Rafina 

this morning. Around 7:30 am, sail into the deep-blue waters of the 

Aegean Sea. Later, dock at the mountainous island of Mykonos, where 

mythology’s Heracles defeated and killed the giants. Here, characteristic 

windmills, swaying palm and eucalyptus trees, and dazzling white Cycladic 

architecture greet you. At a local restaurant this evening, sample local 

specialties, like louza loukaniko (sausage) and kopanisti (peppery goat 

cheese), then mingle with the locals at a quaint taverna or take a bus to the 

main square of Mando Mavrogenous. (B,D) 

DAY 9 MYKONOS. 

The granite island of Mykonos is one of the most characteristic of the 

Cyclades and has retained its timeless beauty. Walk through the network 

of narrow streets and visit the CHURCH OF AGIA KIRIAKI, renowned 

for its beautiful icons and also taste a traditional Mykonian dessert, 

Amygdalota. Be sure to watch for Petros the Pelican, the island’s celebrated 

mascot. Afternoon at leisure to relax or for individual activities. (B) 

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LOCAL FAVORITE IN SANTORINI, TASTE TRADITIONAL OUZO 

TOUR RGM DATES & PRICES 


Departure 

Number 

Start 

Athens* 

End 

Athens 

Land 

Only 

0424 Mon 24 Apr Mon 08 May 3159 

0428 Fri 28 Apr Fri 12 May 3159 

0501 Mon 01 May Mon 15 May 3199 

0505 Fri 05 May Fri 19 May 3199 

0508 Mon 08 May Mon 22 May 3199 

0512 Fri 12 May Fri 26 May 3199 

0515 Mon 15 May Mon 29 May 3199 

0519 Fri 19 May Fri 02 Jun 3199 

0522 Mon 22 May Mon 05 Jun 3199 

0526 Fri 26 May Fri 09 Jun 3259 

0529 Mon 29 May Mon 12 Jun 3259 

0602 Fri 02 Jun Fri 16 Jun 3259 

0605 Mon 05 Jun Mon 19 Jun 3259 

0609 Fri 09 Jun Fri 23 Jun 3319 

0612 Mon 12 Jun Mon 26 Jun 3319 

0616 Fri 16 Jun Fri 30 Jun 3319 

0619 Mon 19 Jun Mon 03 Jul 3319 

0623 Fri 23 Jun Fri 07 Jul 3429 

0626 Mon 26 Jun Mon 10 Jul 3429 

0630 Fri 30 Jun Fri 14 Jul 3429 





Single room supplement: $804; $977 (0623-0911). 

Departure 

Number 


Start 

Athens* 

End 

Athens 

0703 Mon 03 Jul Mon 17 Jul 3429 

0707 Fri 07 Jul Fri 21 Jul 3429 

0710 Mon 10 Jul Mon 24 Jul 3519 

0714 Fri 14 Jul Fri 28 Jul 3519 

0717 Mon 17 Jul Mon 31 Jul 3519 

0721 Fri 21 Jul Fri 04 Aug 3519 

0724 Mon 24 Jul Mon 07 Aug 3519 

0811 Fri 11 Aug Fri 25 Aug 3519 

0825 Fri 25 Aug Fri 08 Sep 3429 

0828 Mon 28 Aug Mon 11 Sep 3429 


0904 Mon 04 Sep Mon 18 Sep 3429 

0908 Fri 08 Sep Fri 22 Sep 3429 

0911 Mon 11 Sep Mon 25 Sep 3429 

0915 Fri 15 Sep Fri 29 Sep 3319 

0918 Mon 18 Sep Mon 02 Oct 3319 

0922 Fri 22 Sep Fri 06 Oct 3159 

0925 Mon 25 Sep Mon 09 Oct 3159 

0929 Fri 29 Sep Fri 13 Oct 3159 




in triple $51-54 





Land 

Only 

DAY 10 AT LEISURE ON MYKONOS. 

A whole day to do just as you please. Relax in the sun on one of the 

beautiful golden sandy beaches or take a short boat ride to see the 

archaeological ruins on the nearby island of Delos, a UNESCO World 

Heritage Site. Inhabited since the 3rd millennium BC, Delos was known 

in ancient times as a sacred sanctuary and, later, as the birthplace of the 

twin gods, Apollo and Artemis. (B) 

DAY 11 MYKONOS–SANTORINI. 

Today, board a high-speed EXPRESS FERRY and sail to Santorini 

(Thera), the stunning “Black Pearl of the Aegean” and, according to 

some, site of the legendary lost continent of Atlantis. Tonight, enjoy a 

traditional Greek meal. (B,D) 

DAY 12 SANTORINI. 

Spend the morning getting acquainted with the history and creation 

of Santorini. Stroll along the cobblestone streets and enjoy the local 

atmosphere. Taste traditional Ouzo. Later, maybe relax in one of the 

many cafés, or why not take an optional excursion to the cliff-top village 

of Oia for one of the world’s most breathtaking panoramas. (B) 

DAY 13 AT LEISURE ON SANTORINI. 

Colorful sun-soaked beaches, stunning views, and tastings at famous 

local wineries are yours for discovering in your free time today, or join an 


DAY 14 SANTORINI–ATHENS. 

Enjoy time at leisure before transferring to the airport for your flight to 

Athens. (B) 

DAY 15 ATHENS. 


See pages 224-225 for more details.


PLUS 7-NIGHT CRUISE CONTINENTAL ODYSSEY 

Meteora 

Area GREECE 

1 

Trikala 

Lamia 

Thermopylae 

Aegean Sea 

Olympia 1 

Delphi 1 

Patras Corinth 

Mycenae 

Epidaurus 

1 

Nauplia 

▼ 

Athens 

2 1 1 

Marina Zea 

▼ 

Kea 

Delos 

Hydra 

Spetses 

Mykonos 

Monemvassia 

Kythira 

Santorini 

Rethymnon 

Knossos 

Crete 

KYTHIRA 





DAY 8 ATHENS–MARINA ZEA (EMBARKATION)–KEA. (Fri.) 

Embark your cruise yacht between 2 pm and 3 pm in Marina Zea and 

depart via Cape Sounion to Kea. Welcome cocktail and dinner. Later, 

time to explore Kea’s tiny port, Korrisia. Depart in the early hours for 

Delos, with an overnight at sea. (B,D) 

DAY 9 CRUISING: DELOS–MYKONOS. (Sat.) 

Enjoy an optional morning tour of the unique archaeological site of 

Delos, antiquity’s most sacred island. Then, on to Mykonos, with a 

swim stop on the way. The rest of the day is free to enjoy the island’s 

cosmopolitan lifestyle. Overnight in Mykonos. (B,L) 

DAY 10 CRUISING: SANTORINI. (Sun.) 

Arrive in Santorini around Noon and experience the natural drama of the 

volcanic caldera. Consider an optional tour to the archaeological sites 

and typical villages with their stunning views over the Aegean Sea. Sail 

overnight to Crete. (B,D) 

DAY 11 CRUISING: RETHYMNON, CRETE. (Mon.) 

Arrive this morning at Crete’s lively port of Rethymnon. Perhaps join an 

optional tour to the ancient city of Knossos near Heraklion. Depart late 

for Kythira and overnight at sea. (B,D) 

DAY 12 CRUISING: KYTHIRA. (Tue.) 

A late-morning swim stop, then afternoon arrival on Kythira, a lesserknown 

gem that’s quickly becoming a favorite among visitors. The 

evening is free to visit pretty Chora and bask in the charms of this 

peaceful island. Overnight in Kythira. (B,L) 

DAY 13 CRUISING: MONEMVASSIA–NAUPLIA. (Wed.) 

In Monemvassia, explore the medieval town’s Byzantine and Venetian 

architecture. Enjoy a swim stop before arriving this evening at Nauplia 

for an overnight. Its charming Old Town and impressive medieval 

fortifications are worth checking out. (B,D) 

DAY 14 CRUISING: NAUPLIA–HYDRA OR SPETSES. (Thu.) 

Early afternoon departure for Hydra or Spetses, with free time to explore 

on your own. Overnight in port. (B,D) 

DAY 15 CRUISING: MARINA ZEA (DISEMBARKATION)–ATHENS. (Fri.) 

Depart in the early hours for your return to Marina Zea. Disembark after breakfast. 

The remainder of the day is free to catch up on last-minute shopping. (B) 



All cruise services are provided by Variety Cruises. Your cruise yacht is 

the Harmony G. See pages 226-227 for more details. 

TOUR RGN DATES & PRICES PRICED FROM $5,429US 


Departure 

Number 

Start 

Athens* 

End 

Athens 

Land 

Only 

0428 Fri 28 Apr Sat 13 May 5429 

0505 Fri 05 May Sat 20 May 5429 

0526 Fri 26 May Sat 10 Jun 5429 

0602 Fri 02 Jun Sat 17 Jun 5459 

0609 Fri 09 Jun Sat 24 Jun 5459 


0623 Fri 23 Jun Sat 08 Jul 5429 

0630 Fri 30 Jun Sat 15 Jul 5429 

0707 Fri 07 Jul Sat 22 Jul 5429 

0714 Fri 14 Jul Sat 29 Jul 5429 




Prices based on double room/cabin occupancy. 







Departure 

Number 

Start 

Athens* 

End 

Athens 

0721 Fri 21 Jul Sat 05 Aug 5429 

0811 Fri 11 Aug Sat 26 Aug 5429 

0825 Fri 25 Aug Sat 09 Sep 5459 


0908 Fri 08 Sep Sat 23 Sep 5459 

0915 Fri 15 Sep Sat 30 Sep 5429 

0922 Fri 22 Sep Sat 07 Oct 5429 

0929 Fri 29 Sep Sat 14 Oct 5429 



A: $3558 










Land 

Only 


ICONIC AEGEAN 

7 DAYS WITH 3-NIGHT CRUISE 






TAKE A BREAK 





CRUISING Three-night cruise to Mykonos, Kusadasi (Turkey), Patmos, 

Crete, Santorini 

EPHESUS Visit the excavations 

PATMOS See the Grotto of the Apocalypse 

KNOSSOS Visit the center of the 3000 BC Minoan civilization 

■ HOTELS ATHENS Electra Metropolis (SF) 

■ MEALS Welcome drink; full buffet breakfast (B) in Athens and full 

à-la-carte breakfasts, lunches, and dinners (B,L,D) while cruising 

■ TRANSPORTATION Cruise ship 







■ CRUISE DETAILS Rotation of ports of call may vary for congestion 

reasons at certain ports with or without prior notice. 

Cabin categories: 

• Inside cabin (category ID) 

• Outside cabin (category XD) 

All cabins with two lower beds and private shower and toilet. 

Full entertainment program on board. 

Globus Host service throughout the cruise. 

Please ask your Travel Consultant for cruise ship details. At time of 

printing, the ship scheduled to depart for the cruise portion of your 

vacation is the Celestyal Olympia, operated by Celestyal Cruises. 

Certain departures may be operated by other Celestyal Cruises ships 

of similar standard. 



GREEK FOOD 

EPHESUS 

216

ICONIC AEGEAN 

7 DAYS WITH 3-NIGHT CRUISE GREECE & TURKEY 

Athens 

1 2 


Mykonos 

Ephesus 

Kusadasi 

TURKEY 

GREECE 

Patmos 

Aegean Sea 

3 

Santorini 

HERAKLION 

Heraklion 

Knossos 

Crete 



DAY 1 ARRIVE IN ATHENS, GREECE. (Wed.) 

Welcome to Athens! At 6 pm, meet your Globus Host and traveling 

companions for a welcome drink. 

DAY 2 ATHENS. (Thu.) 











leisure. How about a Greek dinner tonight? Your local host knows where 

to find local fare and entertainment reminiscent of Zorba the Greek. (B) 



deep-blue waters of the Aegean Sea. Later, dock at the mountainous 

island of Mykonos with its characteristic windmills and dazzling white 

houses. Time to wander at whim through narrow paved streets before 

returning on board. (B,L,D) 

DAY 4 CRUISING: KUSADASI, TURKEY–PATMOS, GREECE. (Sat.) 



Next, discover the tiny Greek island of Patmos, where St. John the Divine 

wrote the Revelation. Also see the Grotto of the Apocalypse. (B,L,D) 

DAY 5 CRUISING: HERAKLION, CRETE–SANTORINI, GREECE. (Sun.) 


KNOSSOS, the center of the 3000 BC Minoan civilization. Afternoon call 

(weather permitting) at Santorini, the “Black Pearl of the Aegean.” Join one 

of the optional shore excursions either to the volcano or up to the cliff-top 


DAY 6 LAVRION/PIRAEUS (DISEMBARKATION)–ATHENS. (Mon.) 


Athens. Tonight is your chance to enjoy an optional dinner at a local 

restaurant. (B) 

DAY 7 ATHENS. (Tue.) 


All cruise services are provided by Celestyal Cruises. 

CELESTYAL OLYMPIA Gross tons: 37,584; 9 decks; fully airconditioned; 

swimming pool; gift shop; 724 staterooms with private 

facilities; fitness center, sauna, and wellness center. The Celestyal Olympia 

features various restaurants and dining areas, duty-free shop, and bars. 

TOUR RK DATES & PRICES 


Departure 

Number 

Start 

Athens* 

End 

Athens 

Land 

Only 

0308 Wed 08 Mar Tue 14 Mar 1869 

0412 Wed 12 Apr Tue 18 Apr 1869 

0503 Wed 03 May Tue 09 May 1879 

0510 Wed 10 May Tue 16 May 1879 

0517 Wed 17 May Tue 23 May 1879 

0524 Wed 24 May Tue 30 May 1879 

0531 Wed 31 May Tue 06 Jun 1879 

0607 Wed 07 Jun Tue 13 Jun 1879 

0614 Wed 14 Jun Tue 20 Jun 1879 

0621 Wed 21 Jun Tue 27 Jun 1879 

0628 Wed 28 Jun Tue 04 Jul 1879 

0705 Wed 05 Jul Tue 11 Jul 1879 





inside cabin. 

Port Taxes $119 & Gratuities $30 to service personnel on 

board the ship are included in the Globus price. 



Departure 

Number 


Start 

Athens* 

End 

Athens 

0712 Wed 12 Jul Tue 18 Jul 1879 

0719 Wed 19 Jul Tue 25 Jul 1879 

0726 Wed 26 Jul Tue 01 Aug 1879 

0816 Wed 16 Aug Tue 22 Aug 1879 

0830 Wed 30 Aug Tue 05 Sep 1879 

0906 Wed 06 Sep Tue 12 Sep 1909 

0913 Wed 13 Sep Tue 19 Sep 1909 

0920 Wed 20 Sep Tue 26 Sep 1909 

0927 Wed 27 Sep Tue 03 Oct 1909 

1004 Wed 04 Oct Tue 10 Oct 1909 

1025 Wed 25 Oct Tue 31 Oct 1869 


XD: $599 



No reduction for triple room on land and triple occupancy 

in outside cabin XD. 








Land 

Only 


ICONIC AEGEAN 







TAKE A BREAK 





CRUISING Four-night cruise to Mykonos, Kusadasi (Turkey), Patmos, 

Rhodes, Crete, Santorini 


RHODES See the Temple of Athena in Lindos 

KNOSSOS Visit the center of the 3000 BC Minoan civilization 

■ HOTELS ATHENS Radisson Blu Park (SF) 




















vacation is the Celestyal Olympia, operated by Celestyal Cruises. 

Certain departures may be operated by other Celestyal Cruises ships 

of similar standard. 



SANTORINI 

KNOSSOS 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN ATHENS, GREECE. (Sat.) 



DAY 2 ATHENS. (Sun.) 

Sightseeing with a Local Guide features a visit to the worldfamous 

ACROPOLIS, perched high on a rocky outcrop 

overlooking the city. Here, see the Parthenon, the Erechtheum 

with its Porch of Maidens, the Temple of Athena Nike, and 

enjoy a panoramic view that includes glimpses of the Temple of 

Olympian Zeus, Theater of Dionysus, and the beautifully preserved 

Theseum, where Socrates taught. Later, a city orientation tour 

features the Old Parliament House and a picture stop at the 

Panathenaic Stadium. Built in the 2nd century AD, it is the only 

stadium in the world built entirely of marble, and was host to the 

opening and closing ceremonies of the first modern Olympics 

in 1896. The rest of the day is at leisure. How about a Greek 

dinner tonight? Your local host knows where to find local fare and 

entertainment reminiscent of Zorba the Greek. (B) 

DAY 3 ATHENS–LAVRION/PIRAEUS (EMBARKATION)–MYKONOS. (Mon.) 


deep-blue waters of the Aegean Sea, easily settling into the cruising 

routine of sunbathing, sipping cool drinks, splashing in the pool, and 

reveling in the delights prepared by the ship’s expert chefs. Later, 

dock at the mountainous island of Mykonos with its characteristic 

windmills and dazzling white houses. Time to wander at whim 

through narrow paved streets lined with trendy boutiques and shady 

tavernas before returning on board. (B,L,D) 

218

ICONIC AEGEAN 


Athens 

2 1 


▼ 

Mykonos 

Ephesus 

Kusadasi 

Patmos 

TURKEY 

GREECE 

Rhodes 

Aegean Sea 

Santorini 

4 

Lindos 

Heraklion 

Knossos 

Crete 



PATMOS 

DAY 4 CRUISING: KUSADASI, TURKEY–PATMOS, GREECE. (Tue.) 



Next, join an optional excursion to discover the tiny Greek island of 

Patmos, and see the Grotto of the Apocalypse. (B,L,D) 

DAY 5 CRUISING: RHODES. (Wed.) 

All day is dedicated to the island of RHODES. Explore the sites in the 

historic Old City with its ramparts and palaces built by the Knights of 

St. John during the Crusades. Visit Lindos with Athena’s temple. And 

if sightseeing is not your thing, Rhodes’ sun-drenched public beaches 

and colorful shopping districts are within easy walking distance of the 

port. Sail from Rhodes around dinnertime. (B,L,D) 

DAY 6 CRUISING: HERAKLION, CRETE–SANTORINI. (Thu.) 


KNOSSOS, the center of the 3000 BC Minoan civilization. Afternoon call 

(weather permitting) at Santorini, the “Black Pearl of the Aegean.” Join one 

of the optional shore excursions either to the volcano or up to the cliff-top 


DAY 7 LAVRION/PIRAEUS–ATHENS (DISEMBARKATION). (Fri.) 


Athens. The remainder of the day is free to catch up on last-minute 

shopping. Enjoy an optional dinner at a local restaurant. (B) 




CELESTYAL OLYMPIA Gross tons: 37,584; 9 decks; fully air-conditioned; 

swimming pool; gift shop; 724 staterooms with private facilities; fitness 

center, sauna, and wellness center. The Celestyal Olympia features various 

restaurants and dining areas, duty-free shop, and bars. 

TOUR RH DATES & PRICES 


Departure 

Number 

Start 

Athens* 

End 

Athens 

Land 

Only 

0429 Sat 29 Apr Sat 06 May 2139 

0506 Sat 06 May Sat 13 May 2139 

0513 Sat 13 May Sat 20 May 2139 

0520 Sat 20 May Sat 27 May 2139 

0527 Sat 27 May Sat 03 Jun 2139 

0603 Sat 03 Jun Sat 10 Jun 2139 

0610 Sat 10 Jun Sat 17 Jun 2139 

0617 Sat 17 Jun Sat 24 Jun 2139 







inside cabin. 





XD: $766 

Departure 

Number 


Start 

Athens* 

End 

Athens 

0708 Sat 08 Jul Sat 15 Jul 2139 

0715 Sat 15 Jul Sat 22 Jul 2139 

0722 Sat 22 Jul Sat 29 Jul 2139 

0729 Sat 29 Jul Sat 05 Aug 2139 

0902 Sat 02 Sep Sat 09 Sep 2189 

0909 Sat 09 Sep Sat 16 Sep 2189 

0916 Sat 16 Sep Sat 23 Sep 2189 

0923 Sat 23 Sep Sat 30 Sep 2189 

0930 Sat 30 Sep Sat 07 Oct 2189 










in triple $65 




Land 

Only 


EUPHORIC AEGEAN 











CRUISING Seven-night cruise to Nauplia, Crete, Cesme (Turkey), 

Mykonos, Santorini, Rhodes, Izmir (Turkey) 

CHANIA & RETHYMNON Visit the two harbor cities 

RHODES See the Temple of Athena in Lindos 






















vacation is the Celestyal Nefeli, operated by Celestyal Cruises. Certain 

departures may be operated by other Celestyal Cruises ships of 

similar standard. 



HARVESTING OLIVES 

RHODES 

220















leisure. How about a Greek dinner tonight? Your local host knows where 

to find local fare and entertainment reminiscent of Zorba the Greek. (B) 

Day 3 ATHENS-LAVRION (EMBARKATION). (Fri.) 

Head for Lavrion, where you will sail into the deep-blue waters of the 

Aegean Sea. As you settle into the cruising routine, you can sunbathe, 

sip cool drinks, and relax in the pool. (B,D) 

EUPHORIC AEGEAN 




GREECE 

Nauplia 

Athens 

2 1 

Lavrion 

Aegean Sea 

▼ 

▼ 

▼ 

▼ 

Cesme 

Mykonos 

Santorini 

TURKEY 

▼ 

Izmir 

Ephesus 

Rhodes 

Lindos 






Day 5 CRUISING: CHANIA & RETHYMNON, CRETE. (Sun.) 

Chania, Crete’s second-largest city, awaits today! Stroll around the old 




herbs, and handicrafts. Later, visit RETHYMNON. (B,L,D) 

Chania 

Rethymnon 

Crete 


Two ports of call are on tap today. First up: coastal Cesme, known as 

Kysos in ancient times. Situated on the tip of the Cesme Peninsula, this 

popular resort area is one of the best wind- and kite-surfing destinations 

in the world. Maybe walk along its picturesque seafront or haggle 

for bargains along at the street market. Next, discover mountainous 

Mykonos with its iconic windmills, dazzling white houses, trendy 

boutiques, and shaded tavernas. (B,L,D) 


This morning, call at Santorini (weather permitting), the “Black 

Pearl of the Aegean.” Consider joining an optional excursion to the 

volcano or to the cliff-top village of Oia for one of the world’s most 

breathtaking panoramas. (B,L,D) 


Our port of call this morning is RHODES to explore the Old Town with its 


Visit LINDOS with Athena’s temple, or, if sightseeing isn’t your things, sundrenched 

public beaches and the colorful shopping district are an easy walk 

from the port. (B,L,D) 



time to relax on board this morning. Don’t miss the visit to the fascinating 

Greek, Roman, and Byzantine excavations of EPHESUS. (B,L,D) 

Day 10, LAVRION, GREECE (DISEMBARKATION)-ATHENS. (Fri.) 


remainder of the day is free for last-minute shopping in the Plaka district. 

This evening, enjoy an optional dinner at a local restaurant. (B) 

Day 11, ATHENS. (Sat.) 



CELESTYAL NEFELI Gross tonnage 19,093; 8 decks; fully airconditioned; 

2 dining areas, various bars and lounges; swimming pool; 

2 jacuzzis, duty-free shop; 400 staterooms with private facilities; sauna, 

steam baths, fitness and wellness center. 

TOUR RL DATES & PRICES 


Departure 

Number 

Start 

Athens* 

End 

Athens 

Land 

Only 

0510 Wed 10 May Sat 20 May 2919 

0517 Wed 17 May Sat 27 May 2919 

0524 Wed 24 May Sat 03 Jun 2919 

0531 Wed 31 May Sat 10 Jun 2919 

0607 Wed 07 Jun Sat 17 Jun 2919 

0614 Wed 14 Jun Sat 24 Jun 2919 






inside cabin. 





XD: $1034 

Departure 

Number 


Start 

Athens* 

End 

Athens 

0906 Wed 06 Sep Sat 16 Sep 2979 

0913 Wed 13 Sep Sat 23 Sep 2979 

0920 Wed 20 Sep Sat 30 Sep 2979 

0927 Wed 27 Sep Sat 07 Oct 2979 

1004 Wed 04 Oct Sat 14 Oct 2979 











in triple $65 




Land 

Only 


IDYLLIC AEGEAN 











CRUISING Seven-night cruise to Mykonos, Kusadasi (Turkey), Samos, 

Milos, Syros, Cesme (Turkey), Kalymnos, Ios, Santorini 






















vacation is the Celestyal Nefeli, operated by Celestyal Cruises. Certain 

departures may be operated by other Celestyal Cruises ships of 

similar standard. 








ACROPOLIS, perched high on a rocky outcrop overlooking the 

city. Here, see the Parthenon, the Erechtheum with its Porch of 

Maidens, the Temple of Athena Nike, and enjoy a panoramic view 

that includes glimpses of the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Theater of 

Dionysus, and the beautifully preserved Theseum, where Socrates 

taught. Later, a city orientation tour features the Old Parliament 

House and a picture stop at the Panathenaic Stadium. Built in the 

2nd century AD, it is the only stadium in the world built entirely of 

marble, and was host to the opening and closing ceremonies of 

the first modern Olympics in 1896. The rest of the day is at leisure. 

The new Acropolis Museum is well worth a visit, and tonight, how 

about a Greek dinner? Your local host knows where to find best 

local fare and entertainment reminiscent of Zorba the Greek. (B) 

DAY 3 ATHENS–LAVRION (EMBARKATION)–MYKONOS. (Fri.) 

This morning, transfer to the cruise port in Lavrion and sail into the 

deep-blue waters of the Aegean Sea. You’ll easily settle into the 

routine of sunbathing, sipping cool drinks, splashing in the pool, 

and indulging in the culinary delights prepared by the ship’s expert 

chefs. Later, dock at the mountainous island of Mykonos, the 

exquisite “Island of the Winds,” where the sun shines up to 

300 days a year! With free time to explore on your own, be sure 

to take photographs of the iconic windmills and stroll around the 

town’s waterfront area in search of Petros the Pelican, the island’s 

official mascot for over 50 years. (B,D) 

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IOS 

DAY 4 CRUISING: KUSADASI, TURKEY–SAMOS, GREECE. (Sat.) 

Dock at Kusadasi on the Turkish coast. An included morning 

excursion takes you to the fascinating Greek, Roman, and 

Byzantine excavations of EPHESUS with its Library of 

Celsus, opulent Terrace Houses, amphitheatre, and more. 

The massive site paints a picture of what ancient life was like 

here—and experts claim only 10 to 15 percent of the city has 

been unearthed! Later, arrive in SAMOS, birthplace of Greek 

philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras and known for its 

wine production. (B,L,D) 

DAY 5 CRUISING: MILOS. (Sun.) 

A whole day to experience volcanic Milos, known as the “Island of 

Colors” for its spectacularly colorful rock formations. This Cycladic 

island is most famous for its ancient statue of Aphrodite—the

IDYLLIC AEGEAN 




GREECE 

Athens 

2 1 

Lavrion 

Syros 

Cesme 

Mykonos 

Ephesus 

Kusadasi 

Samos 

Kalymnos 

Milos 

Ios 

Aegean Sea 

Santorini 

MILOS 

world-famous Venus de Milo, which is on permanent display in the 

Paris Louvre. Milos is also renowned for its magnificent beaches, 

picturesque villages, and catacombs that are older than Rome’s. 

Time to wander around the marble-paved streets or maybe visit 

one of the many churches, like Panagia Thalassitra, affording 

spectacular sea views of the Aegean. (B,L,D) 

DAY 6 CRUISING: SYROS. (Mon.) 

Early this morning, sail back to the port in Athens, and then arrive 

at Syros, a settlement dating back at least 5,000 years to the Early 

Bronze Age. Today, it is capital of the Cyclades Islands. (B,L,D) 

DAY 7 CRUISING: CESME, TURKEY. (Tue.) 

Enjoy a full day with lots to do in the Turkish coastal town of 

Cesme, known as Kysos in ancient times. Situated on a promontory 

on the tip of the Cesme Peninsula, this popular resort area is one 

of the best wind- and kite-surfing destinations in the world. Maybe 

walk along its picturesque seafront, haggle for bargains along the 

winding market streets, explore the hilltop castle, or just relax on 

the beach. (B,L,D) 

DAY 8 CRUISING: KALYMNOS, GREECE. (Wed.) 

A whole day to discover Kalymnos, one of the Dodecanese Islands. 

The wild and wonderful island is characterized above all by its 

dramatic mountains that attract climbers from all over the world. 

Kalymnos is also renowned for its sea-sponge harvesting. (B,L,D) 

DAY 9 CRUISING: IOS–SANTORINI. (Thu.) 

Dock at the tiny island of Ios, considered one of most beautiful 

of the Greek Isles. Later, arrive in volcanic Santorini (weather 

permitting), the “Black Pearl of the Aegean.” Consider an optional 

excursion to Oia, world-renowned for its whitewashed buildings, 

blue-domed churches, and stunning sunsets. (B,L,D) 

DAY 10 LAVRION–ATHENS (DISEMBARKATION). (Fri.) 

After breakfast on board, disembark at Lavrion and return to 

Athens. The remainder of the day is free to catch up on last-minute 

shopping in the Plaka district. Enjoy an optional dinner at a local 

restaurant. (B) 




CELESTYAL NEFELI Gross tonnage 19,093; 8 decks; fully airconditioned; 

2 dining areas, various bars and lounges; swimming pool; 

2 jacuzzis, duty-free shop; 400 staterooms with private facilities; sauna, 

steam baths, fitness and wellness center. 

TOUR RLS DATES & PRICES 


Departure 

Number 

Start 

Athens* 

End 

Athens 

Land 

Only 

0705 Wed 05 Jul Sat 15 Jul 2839 

0712 Wed 12 Jul Sat 22 Jul 2839 

0719 Wed 19 Jul Sat 29 Jul 2839 

0726 Wed 26 Jul Sat 05 Aug 2839 





inside cabin. 





XD: $1034 

Departure 

Number 


Start 

Athens* 

End 

Athens 

0802 Wed 02 Aug Sat 12 Aug 2839 

0809 Wed 09 Aug Sat 19 Aug 2839 

0816 Wed 16 Aug Sat 26 Aug 2839 

0823 Wed 23 Aug Sat 02 Sep 2839 













Land 

Only 


GREEK ISLAND HOPPER 

10 DAYS 










ATHENS–MYKONOS By high-speed ferry 

MYKONOS Visit the Church of Agia Kiriaki; taste a traditional 

Mykonian dessert, Amygdalota; dinner at a local restaurant 

MYKONOS–SANTORINI By high-speed ferry 

SANTORINI Walking tour; 

SANTORINI–ATHENS By air 

sample a glass of Ouzo 

■ HOTELS ATHENS Crowne Plaza (SF), MYKONOS Manoulas Beach (F) 

at Agios Ioannis, SANTORINI El Greco (F) 

■ MEALS Welcome drink; full buffet breakfast (B) daily; 2 special 

three-course dinners (D) with wine 

■ TRANSPORTATION Two ferries; flight Santorini-Athens 







NOTES Baggage handling not available on high-speed ferries. 



MYKONOS 

SANTORINI 

224

GREEK ISLAND HOPPER 


Athens 

1 2 

GREECE 

Piraeus/Rafina 

Mykonos 

3 

Aegean Sea 

LOCAL FAVORITE IN MYKONOS, SAMPLE AMYGDALOTA, POPULAR 

ALMOND COOKIES 

3 

Santorini 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN ATHENS, GREECE. 



DAY 2 ATHENS. 


ACROPOLIS, perched high on a rocky outcrop overlooking the city. 

Here, see the Parthenon, the Erechtheum with its Porch of Maidens, 

the Temple of Athena Nike, and enjoy a panoramic view that includes 

glimpses of the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Theater of Dionysus, and 

the beautifully preserved Theseum, where Socrates taught. Later, a 

city orientation tour features the Old Parliament House and a picture 

stop at the Panathenaic Stadium. Built in the 2nd century AD, it is the 

only stadium in the world built entirely of marble, and was host to the 

opening and closing ceremonies of the first modern Olympics in 1896. 

The rest of the day is at leisure. Tonight, why not try out local fare and 

entertainment reminiscent of Zorba the Greek? (B) 

DAY 3 ATHENS–PIRAEUS/RAFINA (EMBARKATION)–MYKONOS. 

Meet your Tour Director and head for the port of Piraeus or Rafina 

this morning. Around 7:30 am, sail into the deep-blue waters of the 

Aegean Sea. Later, dock at the mountainous island of Mykonos, 

where mythology’s Heracles defeated and killed the giants. Here, 

characteristic windmills, swaying palm and eucalyptus trees, and 

dazzling white Cycladic architecture greet you. At a local restaurant this 

evening, sample local specialties, like louza loukaniko (sausage) and 

kopanisti (peppery goat cheese), then mingle with the locals at a quaint 

taverna or take a bus to the main square of Mando Mavrogenous. (B,D) 

DAY 4 MYKONOS. 

The granite island of Mykonos is one of the most characteristic of the 

Cyclades and has retained its timeless beauty. Walk through the network 

of narrow streets and visit the CHURCH OF AGIA KIRIAKI, renowned 

for its beautiful icons, and also taste a traditional Mykonian dessert, 

Amygdalota. Be sure to watch for Petros the Pelican, the island’s celebrated 

mascot. Afternoon at leisure to relax or for individual activities. (B) 

DAY 5 AT LEISURE ON MYKONOS. 

A whole day to do just as you please. Relax in the sun on one of the 

beautiful golden sandy beaches or take a short boat ride to see the 

archaeological ruins on the nearby island of Delos, a UNESCO World 

Heritage Site. Inhabited since the 3rd millennium BC, Delos was known 

in ancient times as a sacred sanctuary and, later, as the birthplace of the 

twin gods, Apollo and Artemis. (B) 

DAY 6 MYKONOS–SANTORINI. 

Today, board a high-speed EXPRESS FERRY and sail to Santorini 

(Thera), the stunning “Black Pearl of the Aegean” and, according to 

some, site of the legendary lost continent of Atlantis. Tonight, enjoy a 

traditional Greek meal. (B,D) 

DAY 7 SANTORINI. 

Spend the morning getting acquainted with the history and 

creation of Santorini. Stroll along the cobblestone streets and 

enjoy the local atmosphere. Taste traditional Ouzo. Later, 

maybe relax in one of the many cafés, or why not take an optional 

excursion to the cliff-top village of Oia for one of the world’s most 

breathtaking panoramas? (B) 

DAY 8 AT LEISURE ON SANTORINI. 

Colorful sun-soaked beaches, stunning views, and tastings at famous 

local wineries are yours for discovering in your free time today, or join an 


DAY 9 SANTORINI–ATHENS. 

Enjoy time at leisure before transferring to the airport for your flight to 

Athens. (B) 

DAY 10 ATHENS. 


TOUR RM DATES & PRICES 


Departure 

Number 

Start 

Athens* 

End 

Athens 

Land 

Only 

0429 Sat 29 Apr Mon 08 May 2129 

0503 Wed 03 May Fri 12 May 2129 

0506 Sat 06 May Mon 15 May 2149 

0510 Wed 10 May Fri 19 May 2149 

0513 Sat 13 May Mon 22 May 2149 

0517 Wed 17 May Fri 26 May 2149 

0520 Sat 20 May Mon 29 May 2149 

0524 Wed 24 May Fri 02 Jun 2149 

0527 Sat 27 May Mon 05 Jun 2149 

0531 Wed 31 May Fri 09 Jun 2269 

0603 Sat 03 Jun Mon 12 Jun 2269 

0607 Wed 07 Jun Fri 16 Jun 2269 

0610 Sat 10 Jun Mon 19 Jun 2269 

0614 Wed 14 Jun Fri 23 Jun 2309 

0617 Sat 17 Jun Mon 26 Jun 2309 

0621 Wed 21 Jun Fri 30 Jun 2309 

0624 Sat 24 Jun Mon 03 Jul 2309 

0628 Wed 28 Jun Fri 07 Jul 2469 

0701 Sat 01 Jul Mon 10 Jul 2469 

0705 Wed 05 Jul Fri 14 Jul 2469 




and Europe. 


Departure 

Number 


Start 

Athens* 

End 

Athens 

0708 Sat 08 Jul Mon 17 Jul 2469 

0712 Wed 12 Jul Fri 21 Jul 2469 

0715 Sat 15 Jul Mon 24 Jul 2509 

0719 Wed 19 Jul Fri 28 Jul 2509 

0722 Sat 22 Jul Mon 31 Jul 2509 

0726 Wed 26 Jul Fri 04 Aug 2509 

0729 Sat 29 Jul Mon 07 Aug 2509 

0816 Wed 16 Aug Fri 25 Aug 2509 

0830 Wed 30 Aug Fri 08 Sep 2469 

0902 Sat 02 Sep Mon 11 Sep 2469 

0906 Wed 06 Sep Fri 15 Sep 2469 

0909 Sat 09 Sep Mon 18 Sep 2469 

0913 Wed 13 Sep Fri 22 Sep 2469 

0916 Sat 16 Sep Mon 25 Sep 2469 

0920 Wed 20 Sep Fri 29 Sep 2309 

0923 Sat 23 Sep Mon 02 Oct 2309 

0927 Wed 27 Sep Fri 06 Oct 2129 

0930 Sat 30 Sep Mon 09 Oct 2129 

1004 Wed 04 Oct Fri 13 Oct 2129 

Single room supplement: $620, $792 (0628-0916). 







Land 

Only 


ATHENS & CONTINENTAL 

ODYSSEY 











CRUISING Seven-night cruise to Kea, Delos, Mykonos, Santorini, 

Rethymnon, Kythira, Monemvassia, Nauplia, Spetses, or Hydra 

■ HOTELS ATHENS Crowne Plaza (SF) 

■ MEALS Welcome drink; full buffet breakfast (B) in Athens; 

7 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 5 dinners (D) while cruising 

■ TRANSPORTATION Yacht cruise 








• Outside cabin (category B) 

• Outside cabin (category A) 

All cabins with two lower beds or one double bed and private 

shower and toilet. 

Globus Host service in Athens. 

Please ask your Travel Consultant for cruise yacht details. At time of 

printing, the yacht scheduled to depart for the cruise portion of your 

vacation is the Harmony G, operated by Variety Cruises. 

NOTE Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Variety Cruises 

and of the vessel’s captain in case of adverse weather conditions— 

winds of 6/7 Beaufort or more, depending on the vessel— on port 

authorities not allowing a vessel to leave port, or in case of other 

extraordinary conditions. Such itinerary changes do not automatically 

entitle passengers to any refunds, but Variety Cruises guarantees that 

passengers are disembarked at the advertised port of disembarkation 

in time for their flights. 

DAY 1 ATHENS, GREECE. (Wed.) 





ACROPOLIS, perched high on a rocky outcrop overlooking the city. 

Here, see the Parthenon, the Erechtheum with its Porch of Maidens, 

the Temple of Athena Nike, and enjoy a panoramic view that includes 

glimpses of the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Theater of Dionysus, and 

the beautifully preserved Theseum, where Socrates taught. Later, a 

city orientation tour features the Old Parliament House and a picture 

stop at the Panathenaic Stadium. Built in the 2nd century AD, it is the 

only stadium in the world built entirely of marble, and was host to the 

opening and closing ceremonies of the first modern Olympics in 1896. 

The rest of the day is at leisure. Tonight, why not try out local fare and 

entertainment reminiscent of Zorba the Greek? (B) 

DAY 3 ATHENS–MARINA ZEA (EMBARKATION)–KEA. (Fri.) 

Embark your cruise yacht between 2 pm and 3 pm in Marina Zea and 

depart via Cape Sounion to Kea. Enjoy a welcome cocktail and dinner 

on board. Later, time at leisure to explore Kea’s tiny port, Korrisiaw. 

Depart in the early hours for Delos, with an overnight at sea. (B,D) 

DAY 4 CRUISING: DELOS–MYKONOS. (Sat.) 

Enjoy an optional morning tour of the unique archaeological site of 

Delos, antiquity’s most sacred island. Then, on to Mykonos, with a 

swim stop on the way. The rest of the day is free to enjoy the island’s 

cosmopolitan lifestyle. Overnight in Mykonos. (B,L) 

DELOS 

DAY 5 CRUISING: SANTORINI. (Sun.) 

Arrive in Santorini around Noon and experience the stunning natural 

drama of the volcanic caldera. Consider an optional tour to the 

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ATHENS & CONTINENTAL ODYSSEY 


GREECE 

Athens 

2 1 

Marina Zea 

Mykonos 

Nauplia 

Hydra 

Spetses 

Kea 

Delos 

Monemvassia 

Kythira 

Aegean Sea 

Santorini 

Rethymnon Crete 

Knossos 



RETHYMNON 

archaeological sites and typical villages with their stunning views over 

the Aegean Sea. Sail overnight to Crete. (B,D) 

DAY 6 CRUISING: RETHYMNON, CRETE. (Mon.) 

Arrive this morning at Crete’s lively port of Rethymnon. Perhaps join an 

optional tour to the ancient city of Knossos near Heraklion. Depart late 

for Kythira and overnight at sea. (B,D) 

DAY 7 CRUISING: KYTHIRA. (Tue.) 

A late-morning swim stop, then afternoon arrival on Kythira, a lesserknown 

gem that’s quickly becoming a favorite among visitors. The 

evening is free to visit pretty Chora and bask in the charms of this 

peaceful island. Overnight in Kythira. (B,L) 

DAY 8 CRUISING: MONEMVASSIA–NAUPLIA. (Wed.) 

In Monemvassia, explore the medieval town’s Byzantine and Venetian 

architecture. Enjoy a swim stop before arriving this evening at Nauplia 

for an overnight. Its charming Old Town and impressive medieval 

fortifications are worth checking out. Overnight in Nauplia. (B,D) 

DAY 9 CRUISING: NAUPLIA– SPETSES OR HYDRA. (Thu.) 

This morning, join the optional excursion to Mycenae. Early afternoon 

departure for Spetses or Hydra, with free time to explore on your own. 

Overnight in port. (B,D) 

DAY 10 CRUISING: MARINA ZEA (DISEMBARKATION)–ATHENS. (Fri.) 

Depart in the early hours for your return to Marina Zea. Disembark after 

breakfast. The remainder of the day is free to catch up on last-minute 

shopping. Enjoy an optional dinner in a romantic restaurant. (B) 



All cruise services are provided by Variety Cruises. 

HARMONY G Length: 53 meters; Crew: 16-18 persons; Cruising 

speed: 10 knots; Cabins: 21 with en suite bathrooms, flatscreen TVs, 

CD/DVD players, music channels, mini fridges, hairdryers, individually 

controlled A/C and safe deposit boxes. 

TOUR RN DATES & PRICES 


Departure 

Number 

Start 

Athens* 

End 

Athens 

Land 

Only 

0503 Wed 03 May Sat 13 May 4499 

0510 Wed 10 May Sat 20 May 4499 

0531 Wed 31 May Sat 10 Jun 4499 

0607 Wed 07 Jun Sat 17 Jun 4529 

0614 Wed 14 Jun Sat 24 Jun 4529 


0628 Wed 28 Jun Sat 08 Jul 4499 

0705 Wed 05 Jul Sat 15 Jul 4499 

0712 Wed 12 Jul Sat 22 Jul 4499 

0719 Wed 19 Jul Sat 29 Jul 4499 




Prices based on double room/cabin occupancy. 






Departure 

Number 


Start 

Athens* 

End 

Athens 

0726 Wed 26 Jul Sat 05 Aug 4499 

0816 Wed 16 Aug Sat 26 Aug 4499 

0830 Wed 30 Aug Sat 09 Sep 4529 

0906 Wed 06 Sep Sat 16 Sep 4529 

0913 Wed 13 Sep Sat 23 Sep 4529 

0920 Wed 20 Sep Sat 30 Sep 4499 

0927 Wed 27 Sep Sat 07 Oct 4499 

1004 Wed 04 Oct Sat 14 Oct 4499 






A: $3375 






Land 

Only 


TURKISH DELIGHT 14 DAYS 












228 



ISTANBUL Welcome dinner, and a special farewell dinner at a local 

restaurant; guided sightseeing including visits to Hagia Sophia, Blue 

Mosque, Topkapi Seraglio, and Grand Bazaar; receive the famous Evil 

Eye Turkish amulet; visit the Underground Cistern 

BURSA Guided sightseeing including visits to the Green Ottoman 

Complex and the Great Mosque 

GORDION Guided visit of the excavation museum and King 

Midas’ Earth Tumulus 

ANKARA Guided sightseeing including visit to Atatürk’s Mausoleum 

and the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations 

CAPPADOCIA Guided visit of the Rock Chapels and a Rock- 

Cut Cave House and taste Turkish coffee or tea with the family; see 

the Castle of Uchisar; visit the underground city of Özkonak; group 

picture; guided visit of the Caravansary of Sultanhani 

KONYA Guided sightseeing including Dervish Mevlana Monastery, 

Karatay Medrese, and Ince Minaret 

PAMUKKALE Guided visit of the Hierapolis 

EPHESUS Guided visit of the archaeological site and Chapel of the 

Virgin Mary 

PERGAMUM Guided visit of the Pergamum Museum and Asclepion 

TROY AREA Guided visit of the archaeological site of Troy; 

lecture on healthy detox Mediterranean cuisine and learn how to 

prepare Turkish bread 

DARDANELLES Ferry crossing of the Straits 

ANZAC Pay tribute to the fallen war heroes at the cemetery 

■ HOTELS ISTANBUL Grand Surmeli (SF), BURSA Almira (SF), 

ANKARA Etap Altinel (SF), CAPPADOCIA Peri Tower (F) at Nevsehir, 

KONYA Hilton Garden Inn (F), ANTALYA Akra Barut (SF), PAMUKKALE 

Spa Colossae Thermal (F), IZMIR Wyndham Ozdilek (D), TROY AREA 

Iris (F) at Canakkale 



with wine in Istanbul 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; ferry 




■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Istanbul 







This tour is combinable with Classical Greece (see page 208) 

LOCAL FAVORITE ENJOY A HIGHLIGHT VISIT TO ISTANBUL’S 

UNDERGROUND CISTERN, BROUGHT TO LIFE IN DAN BROWN’S 

BESTSELLER INFERNO 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN ISTANBUL, TURKEY. (Sat.) 

Welcome to Istanbul! At 6:30 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling 


DAY 2 ISTANBUL. (Sun.) 

Founded by the Greeks as Byzantium more than 2,500 years ago, 

renamed Constantinople in 330 AD when Constantine the Great elected 

it the capital of the Roman Empire, and finally called Istanbul after the 

Ottoman conquest in the 15th century, the city on the Bosporus always 

was and still is one of the most exciting places in the world. Its strategic 

location as gateway between Orient and Occident, the Islamic and the 

Christian worlds, and the Black Sea and the Mediterranean, predestined it 

for a turbulent history. Start your sightseeing at Emperor Justinian’s HAGIA 

SOPHIA and Sultan Ahmet’s BLUE MOSQUE, magnificent monuments 

to two competing world religions standing peacefully side by side. Next, 

turn to the TOPKAPI SERAGLIO, the residence of the Ottoman Sultans. 

Admire the Crown Jewels and the spectacular kaftans of the sultans that 

were worn during the Ottoman period. You may wish to join the optional 

Bosporus cruise, and this evening, the optional dinner outing. (B) 

DAY 3 ISTANBUL–BURSA. (Mon.) 

Tour the GRAND BAZAAR with its tiny shops, and receive the famous EVIL 

EYE Turkish amulet as a souvenir. Then, set out on your discovery tour of 

a country with the population of Britain and more than three times its size. 

Cross the Bosporus and then follow the shores of the Sea of Marmara to 

the Gulf of Gemlik. Here, you head inland towards the Uludag, also called 

the Mount Olympus of Mysia, a 7,700-foot-high skiing mountain. Bursa 

lies in its shadow, surrounded by lovely orchards. Founded by the Greeks 

and hotly contested during the Crusades, Bursa had its heyday as the first 

capital of the Ottoman Empire. In the afternoon, visit the great monuments 

to this period: the ornate GREEN OTTOMAN COMPLEX, the GREAT 

MOSQUE (Ulu Camii), and the ancient Covered Bazaar. (B,D) 

DAY 4 BURSA–BOYUZUK–GORDION–ANKARA. (Tue.) 

Motor into the heart of the Anatolian Highland. After a break at Boyuzuk, 

head for GORDION. Tour the excavation museum of the capital of the 

ancient Kingdom of Phrygia, where Alexander the Great cut the proverbial 

knot and, thus, opened the way to Asia. Hear about the legend of 

King Midas with the golden touch as you visit the ruler’s great EARTH 

TUMULUS. Then, visit the MAUSOLEUM OF ATATÜRK, the revered 

founder of the republic. Overnight in Ankara, capital of the Turkish republic 

since 1923 and the country’s second-largest city. (B,D) 

DAY 5 ANKARA–CAPPADOCIA. (Wed.) 

Morning visit to the MUSEUM OF ANATOLIAN CIVILIZATIONS with its 

unique collection of Hittite sun discs, stag cult figures and reliefs, and 

Phrygian metalwork. In the afternoon, head through the salt steppes and 

swamps of central Anatolia towards the volcanic plateau of Cappadocia, 

and stop south of the great salt lake Tuz Golu. Tonight, why not attend 

the mystical performance of the traditional semâ ceremony of the Whirling 

Dervishes in a caravansary? (B,D)

TURKISH DELIGHT 


LOCAL FAVORITE IN THE OTHERWORLDLY BACKDROP OF GÖREME, 

VISIT A ROCK-CUT CAVE HOUSE AND ENJOY TURKISH COFFEE OR TEA WITH 

THE FAMILY THAT LIVES THERE 

Gallipoli 

Sea of 

Marmara 

Dardanelles 

1 Troy Area 

Troy 

Aegean Sea 

Izmir 1 

Bosporus 

Istanbul 

1 2 

Ephesus 

▼ 

Pergamum 

TURKEY 

Ankara 

1 Bursa 

1 

Gordion 

Boyuzuk 

Anatolia 

Hierapolis 

Pamukkale 

1 

2 

Antalya 

1 Konya 

Taurus 

Mountains 

Özkonak 

Cappadocia 

2 

Göreme 

Sultanhani 

DAY 6 CAPPADOCIA. EXCURSION TO GÖREME & ÖZKONAK. (Thu.) 

Experience the unreal moon-like landscape of Göreme with its 

ROCK CHAPELS, a UNESCO World Heritage Site carved by the 

early Christians and decorated with frescoes dating from the 

6th to the 10th centuries. Visit a ROCK-CUT CAVE HOUSE, 

and taste Turkish coffee or tea offered by the family living there. 

See the Castle of Uchisar on the way to the underground city 

of ÖZKONAK. Then, enjoy the sweeping panorama at ancient 

Ortahisar on the way back to the hotel. A souvenir GROUP 

PICTURE will be taken. (B,D) 

DAY 7 CAPPADOCIA–SULTANHANI–KONYA. (Fri.) 

This morning, stop at the fortress-like CARAVANSARY OF 

SULTANHANI. Then, westwards to the land of the Whirling 

Dervishes and to Konya. The Iconium of antiquity occupies a 

fertile island in the arid Anatolian steppes. Man has lived here 

since the early Stone Age, and the town had its moment of glory 

as the capital of the mighty Seljuk Empire from 1078 to 1307. 

Today it thrives on agriculture and the manufacture of fine carpets. 

Afternoon sightseeing features visits to three outstanding Seljuk 

structures: the MEVLANA MONASTERY of the Dervishes, now a 

museum; the KARATAY MEDRESE (theological school); and the 

elegant INCE MINARET. (B,D) 

DAY 8 KONYA–ANTALYA. (Sat.) 

Drive across the Taurus Mountains into the luxuriant green forests, 

orchards, and olive groves on the hills sloping down to the sparkling 

blue Mediterranean Sea. You enter an area only recently discovered by 

discerning European vacationers. (B,D) 

DAY 9 AT LEISURE IN ANTALYA. (Sun.) 

A full day to enjoy this Mediterranean paradise and to discover its 

antique treasures. (B,D) 

DAY 10 ANTALYA–HIERAPOLIS–PAMUKKALE. (Mon.) 

Turn inland across two mountain passes and arrive in Pamukkale. The 

name means “Cotton Castle” and refers to the spectacular white lime 

cascades formed by its hot springs. Visit the fascinating archaeological 

site of HIERAPOLIS, the thermal resort founded by a Pergamene king 

in 190 BC and greatly enlarged and embellished by the Romans. At the 

hotel tonight, a leisurely bath in a pool of hot thermal water might be just 

the way to relax. (B,D) 

DAY 11 PAMUKKALE–EPHESUS–IZMIR. (Tue.) 

Follow the valley of the Menderes River to Ephesus, home of the Greek 

philosopher Heraclitus and, later, the capital of Roman Asia Minor. When 

St. Paul arrived here, he was so awestruck that he asked: “Is there a 

greater city?” Visit one of the best-preserved ancient AMPHITHEATERS, 

then drive up to the CHAPEL marking the site where the Virgin Mary 

is believed to have spent her last days. Overnight in Izmir (Smyrna), 

Homer’s birthplace on the Aegean coast. (B,D) 

DAY 12 IZMIR–PERGAMUM–TROY AREA. (Wed.) 

Start with visits to the PERGAMUM MUSEUM and the ASCLEPION, a 

shrine to the Greek god of medicine. Then, enjoy vistas of the Greek 

island of Lesbos as you follow the shores of the Bay of Edremit. 

Continue to TROY, the perfect place to brush up on Homer’s Trojan 

War—hollow wooden horse and all! Spend the night at nearby 

Canakkale. Before dinner, a LECTURE on healthy detox with 

Mediterranean cuisine will teach you how to prepare the famous 

Turkish flat bread with fresh wild nettle and goat cheese using 16thcentury 

techniques. (B,D) 

DAY 13 TROY AREA–GALLIPOLI–ISTANBUL. (Thu.) 

By FERRY, cross the Dardanelles back to Europe and the 21st 

century. Visit the World War I battlefields on the Gallipoli Peninsula, 

where Allied troops, mainly Australians and New Zealanders, 

suffered heavy casualties in a disastrous campaign. Pay tribute 

to the heroes of those tragic months of 1915 at the ANZAC 

CEMETERY and the LONE PINE MEMORIAL. Then, drive along the 

European shore of the Sea of Marmara back to Istanbul. Before your 

farewell dinner with wine at a local restaurant, enjoy a highlight 

visit to the UNDERGROUND CISTERN, brought to life in Dan 

Brown’s bestseller Inferno. (B,D) 

DAY 14 ISTANBUL. (Fri.) 


TOUR QT DATES & PRICES 

14 days from Istanbul to Istanbul 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Istanbul* 

End 

Istanbul 

Land 

Only 

0311 Sat 11 Mar Fri 24 Mar 2039 

0318 Sat 18 Mar Fri 31 Mar 2049 

0325 Sat 25 Mar Fri 07 Apr 2049 

0401 Sat 01 Apr Fri 14 Apr 2049 

0408 Sat 08 Apr Fri 21 Apr 2049 

0415 Sat 15 Apr Fri 28 Apr 2049 

0422 Sat 22 Apr Fri 05 May 2049 

0429 Sat 29 Apr Fri 12 May 2049 

0506 Sat 06 May Fri 19 May 2049 

0513 Sat 13 May Fri 26 May 2099 

0520 Sat 20 May Fri 02 Jun 2099 

0527 Sat 27 May Fri 09 Jun 2099 

0603 Sat 03 Jun Fri 16 Jun 2099 

0610 Sat 10 Jun Fri 23 Jun 2049 

0617 Sat 17 Jun Fri 30 Jun 2049 





Departure 

Number 


Start 

Istanbul* 

End 

Istanbul 

0624 Sat 24 Jun Fri 07 Jul 2049 

0708 Sat 08 Jul Fri 21 Jul 2049 

0722 Sat 22 Jul Fri 04 Aug 2049 

0805 Sat 05 Aug Fri 18 Aug 2049 


0826 Sat 26 Aug Fri 08 Sep 2049 

0902 Sat 02 Sep Fri 15 Sep 2099 

0909 Sat 09 Sep Fri 22 Sep 2099 

0916 Sat 16 Sep Fri 29 Sep 2099 

0923 Sat 23 Sep Fri 06 Oct 2049 

0930 Sat 30 Sep Fri 13 Oct 2049 

1007 Sat 07 Oct Fri 20 Oct 2049 

1014 Sat 14 Oct Fri 27 Oct 2049 

1021 Sat 21 Oct Fri 03 Nov 2039 



Extra nights per person in Istanbul: 

in single room $162, in twin $101, in triple $87 




Land 

Only 


WONDERS OF JORDAN 

7 DAYS 






TAKE A BREAK 


■ On the Go 








AMMAN Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit the amphitheater; 

excursion to Jerash and Umm Qais 

WADI RUM Visit the largest wadi in Jordan and enjoy a four-wheel 

drive to the desert of Wadi Rum and receive a local scarf 

PETRA Guided sightseeing, including 

sip tea in a Bedouin tent 

KERAK Visit the Crusader Castle 

WADI MUJIB Visit the Jordanian Grand Canyon 

the Siq and the Treasury; 

MADABA Visit St. George’s Church and the Archaeological Museum 

MOUNT NEBO Visit the mountain where Moses saw the 

Promised Land 

BETHANY BEYOND THE JORDAN Visit the site of John the Baptist’s 

settlement 

DEAD SEA Farewell dinner 

■ HOTELS AMMAN Marriott (D), PETRA Marriott (F), DEAD SEA 

Jordan Valley Marriott (D) 


with wine, including a welcome dinner in Amman and a farewell dinner 

at the Dead Sea 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach or minibus; four-wheel drive 




■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Amman, Dead Sea 







DEAD SEA 

LOCAL FAVORITE AT PETRA, STROLL THROUGH THE NARROW GORGE 

MADE FAMOUS IN INDIANA JONES & THE LAST CRUSADE, MARVEL AT THE 

ANCIENT ROCK-CUT TREASURY, THEN SIP TEA IN A REAL BEDOUIN TENT 

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WONDERS OF JORDAN 

7 DAYS ISRAEL & JORDAN 

Umm Qais 

Jerash 

▼ 

▼ 

2 Amman 

Bethany Beyond the Jordan 

Dead 

Sea 

2 

▼ 

Mount Nebo 

Madaba 

Wadi Mujib 

▼ 

Kerak 

2 Petra 

JORDAN 

LOCAL FAVORITE EXPERIENCE THE EXHILARATION OF FOUR- 

WHEELING THROUGH THE DESERT SANDS OF WADI RUM, AND RECEIVE A 

KEFFIEYEH (LOCAL SCARF) 

Wadi Rum 

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN AMMAN, JORDAN. (Mon.) 

Arrive at Amman Airport and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day is at 

leisure. Enjoy this evening’s welcome dinner with your traveling companions, 

hosted by your Tour Director. (D) 

DAY 2 AMMAN. EXCURSION TO JERASH & UMM QAIS. (Tue.) 

Start this morning with guided city sightseeing of Amman and a visit to the 

ROMAN AMPHITHEATER. Later, travel to JERASH, which was inhabited 

as early as 3200 BC. Although the city was impacted by the earthquake of 

749 AD, it is the site of the best preserved Greco-Roman ruins in the Middle 

East. Next, stop in Umm Qais, site of the Gadarene swine miracle. (B,D) 

DAY 3 AMMAN–WADI RUM–PETRA. (Wed.) 

An exciting visit to Wadi Rum is on the program today. Wadi Rum is the 

largest wadi (ravine) in Jordan and made eternally famous through the movie 

Lawrence of Arabia. Enjoy spectacular FOUR-WHEELING through the 

sand dunes and receive a keffiyeh, a local headscarf. Continue to the “Rose- 

Red City” of Petra, where you can relax at your hotel this evening or explore 

the ancient city. (B,D) 

DAY 4 PETRA. (Thu.) 

Full day of guided sightseeing in Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one 

of the New 7 Wonders of the World ® . Lost to the world for centuries, it is located 

in the biblical land of Moab. Enjoy an unforgettable experience as you walk 

down the SIQ, the narrow gorge made famous in the movie Indiana Jones and 

the Last Crusade. Stand in awe in front of the iconic and famed TREASURY. 

You’ll see spectacular temples and tombs created out of the rose-colored 

sandstone, and sip tea in a real BEDOUIN TENT. (B,D) 

DAY 5 PETRA–KERAK–WADI MUJIB–DEAD SEA. (Fri.) 

This morning features Kerak, with a visit to the CRUSADER CASTLE and Wadi 

Mujib, the “Jordanian Grand Canyon.” Continue to your hotel at the Dead Sea 

for your 2-night stay. (B,D) 

DAY 6 DEAD SEA. EXCURSION TO MADABA, MOUNT NEBO & 

BETHANY BEYOND THE JORDAN. (Sat.) 

A fascinating day awaits! Stop in Madaba to visit ST. GEORGE’S CHURCH, 

which houses a precious 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land. Also 

explore the MADABA ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM. Today’s major highlight 

is a visit to MOUNT NEBO, where Moses saw the Promised Land. Next is 

Bethany Beyond the Jordan, where Christians believe that Jesus was baptized 

by John the Baptist. Back at the Dead Sea tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner 

with your traveling companions to celebrate an unforgettable journey. (B,D) 

DAY 7 DEAD SEA. (Sun.) 

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning (the nearest airport is Amman). (B) 

TOUR QD DATES & PRICES 

7 days from Amman to Dead Sea 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Amman* 

End 

Dead Sea 

Land 

Only 

0227 Mon 27 Feb Sun 05 Mar 1929 

0306 Mon 06 Mar Sun 12 Mar 1949 

0313 Mon 13 Mar Sun 19 Mar 1949 

0320 Mon 20 Mar Sun 26 Mar 1949 

0327 Mon 27 Mar Sun 02 Apr 1949 

0403 Mon 03 Apr Sun 09 Apr 1949 

0410 Mon 10 Apr Sun 16 Apr 1949 

0417 Mon 17 Apr Sun 23 Apr 1949 

0424 Mon 24 Apr Sun 30 Apr 1949 


0508 Mon 08 May Sun 14 May 1949 

0515 Mon 15 May Sun 21 May 1949 

0522 Mon 22 May Sun 28 May 1949 

0529 Mon 29 May Sun 04 Jun 1799 

0605 Mon 05 Jun Sun 11 Jun 1799 

0612 Mon 12 Jun Sun 18 Jun 1799 

0619 Mon 19 Jun Sun 25 Jun 1799 

0626 Mon 26 Jun Sun 02 Jul 1799 







Departure 

Number 


Start 

Amman* 

End 

Dead Sea 

0703 Mon 03 Jul Sun 09 Jul 1799 

0710 Mon 10 Jul Sun 16 Jul 1799 

0717 Mon 17 Jul Sun 23 Jul 1799 

0724 Mon 24 Jul Sun 30 Jul 1799 

0731 Mon 31 Jul Sun 06 Aug 1799 

0807 Mon 07 Aug Sun 13 Aug 1799 

0814 Mon 14 Aug Sun 20 Aug 1799 

0821 Mon 21 Aug Sun 27 Aug 1799 

0828 Mon 28 Aug Sun 03 Sep 1949 

0904 Mon 04 Sep Sun 10 Sep 1949 

0911 Mon 11 Sep Sun 17 Sep 1949 

0918 Mon 18 Sep Sun 24 Sep 1949 


1009 Mon 09 Oct Sun 15 Oct 1949 

1016 Mon 16 Oct Sun 22 Oct 1949 

1023 Mon 23 Oct Sun 29 Oct 1949 

1030 Mon 30 Oct Sun 05 Nov 1949 

1106 Mon 06 Nov Sun 12 Nov 1949 

Extra nights per person in Amman: 


in twin & in triple $144 

Extra nights per person in Dead Sea: 






Land 

Only 


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FASCINATING ISRAEL 9 DAYS 














TEL AVIV Welcome dinner 

LATRUN AREA Visit the site of David’s victory over Goliath in the 

Valley of Elah, the Monastery of the Trappist Monks in Latrun 

JAFFA Walking tour of the ancient port 

CAESAREA Visit the Roman Amphitheater and the Crusader fortress 

HAIFA Visit the Baha’i Shrine 

ACRE Visit the underground Crusader city 

NAZARETH Visit the Church of the Annunciation 

CANA Visit the site of the first miracle 

KIBBUTZ 

Lecture on kibbutz life 

MOUNT OF BEATITUDES 

CAPERNAUM a baptismal site on the River Jordan 

SEA OF GALILEE Panoramic view; see an ancient fisherman’s 

boat; enjoy a cruise 

BET SHE’AN Admire its Roman and Byzantine relics 

JERUSALEM A panoramic view from the Mount of Olives; visit the 

Garden of Gethsemane; guided walking tour, follow the Stations of 

the Cross along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of the Holy 

Sepulchre, the Western Wall, and walk through the Jewish Quarter 

to Mount Zion, visit the Upper Room, the tomb of King David, and 

the house of Caiaphas; visit Yad Vashem and the Israel Museum; the 

Church of Nativity in Bethlehem; the Garden Tomb; farewell dinner 

MASADA Ride a cable car and visit the cliff-top fortress 

DEAD SEA Experience the buoyancy feeling in the Dead Sea water 

and receive a salt scrub gift 

■ HOTELS TEL AVIV Herods (SF), HAIFA Dan Panorama (F), KIBBUTZ 

Lavi (F), JERUSALEM Dan Panorama (F) 

■ MEALS Full Israeli breakfast (B) daily; 6 three-course dinners (D) with 

wine, including a welcome dinner in Tel Aviv and a farewell dinner 

in Jerusalem 

■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach or minibus; boat cruise; 

cable car 




■ EXTRA NIGHTS in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Dead Sea 

■ EXTEND YOUR VACATION to Jordan (Tour QCE) 







DAY 1 ARRIVE IN TEL AVIV, ISRAEL. (Mon.) 

Welcome to Tel Aviv! Enjoy this evening’s welcome dinner with your traveling 

companions and Tour Director. (D) 

DAY 2 TEL AVIV. EXCURSION TO VALLEY OF ELAH–LATRUN–JAFFA. (Tue.) 

Drive into the ancient land of the Philistines and in the Valley of Elah. Stop 

at the site of David’s victory over the Philistine champion, Goliath, and 

hear about this biblical event. Later, refresh your memory with the tale of 

Samson and Delilah as you proceed through the land of the Dan tribe to the 

wide Valley of Ayalon. At strategic Latrun, visit the MONASTERY OF THE 

TRAPPIST MONKS. Continue along the Mediterranean shore and stop in 

Jaffa for a walk through the beautifully restored ancient port, where medieval 

pilgrims started their strenuous 2-day trek to Jerusalem. Return to Tel Aviv. (B) 

DAY 3 TEL AVIV–CAESAREA–HAIFA. (Wed.) 

Start your tour of the Holy Land with Caesarea, the perfect place to learn 

about the Roman and Crusader presence in the country. Visit the ROMAN 

AMPHITHEATER and the impressive CRUSADER FORTRESS, and admire 

Herod’s stadium and harbor. Travel to Haifa, a city with a long history 

dating back to biblical times, and enjoy a visit to the golden-domed BAHA’I 

SHRINE, the world center of Baha’i faith. (B,D) 

DAY 4 HAIFA–ACRE–NAZARETH–CANA–KIBBUTZ. (Thu.) 

Visit Acre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, at the northern end of the 

lovely Bay of Haifa. Acre became the capital of the Crusader kingdom 

after its conquest by Richard the Lionheart. Marvel at the forbidding 

Ottoman fortress and tour the excavated part of the immense underground 

CRUSADER CITY with its secret passageways and the vaulted crypt of 

the Knights of St. John. On to Nazareth in Galilee to visit the contemporary 

CHURCH OF THE ANNUNCIATION. Next, travel on to Cana, where Jesus 

changed water into wine at a wedding. To this day, many couples renew 

their wedding vows at this sacred place. After a panoramic view over Lake 

Tiberias, see an ancient fisherman’s boat said to be from the time of Christ. 

Time to relax before dinner. This evening, you are invited for a LECTURE 

ON KIBBUTZ LIFE. (B,D) 

DAY 5 KIBBUTZ–MOUNT OF BEATITUDES–CAPERNAUM–SEA OF 

GALILEE–BET SHE’AN–JERUSALEM. (Fri.) 

Heading towards the Sea of Galilee, visit the MOUNT OF BEATITUDES, 

where Jesus delivered his Sermon on the Mount. On to CAPERNAUM, 

where Jesus recruited his first followers among the fishermen. Afterwards, 

enjoy a CRUISE on the Sea of Galilee. Via the ruins of Kursi, which 

memorialize two of Jesus’ miracles, arrive at the Jordan River and visit a 

BAPTISMAL SITE. Then, visit the ancient city of Bet She’an with its fine 

ROMAN and BYZANTINE RELICS. The city is located at the foot of Mount 

Gilboa, where King Saul and his son died by their own hands in battle with 

the Philistines. On the way to Jerusalem, stop for a breathtaking panoramic 

view of the Holy City, considered one of the oldest places in the world, with 

a history dating back as far as 4000 BC. (B,D) 

DAY 6 JERUSALEM. EXCURSION TO MASADA & THE DEAD SEA. (Sat.) 

Drive through the Judean wilderness to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on 

the surface of the Earth. Enjoy the scenery as you follow the road between 

the salty water and majestic desert mountains. Catch glimpses of the caves 

of Qumran, where the precious Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Ascend by 

cable car to the spectacular cliff-top FORTRESS of Masada, and hear how 

960 Jewish rebels made their last stand against Roman forces. Around 

lunchtime, reach one of the comfortable Dead Sea resorts for free time to 

experience the incredible buoyancy in the heavy saltwater and receive 

a SALT SCRUB GIFT. Then, back to Jerusalem. (B,D) 

DAY 7 JERUSALEM. EXCURSION TO THE OLD CITY. (Sun.) 

After a stunning view of the city from the revered MOUNT OF OLIVES start 

your guided walking tour. Via the Chapel of Dominus Flevit, designed in the 

shape of a teardrop to symbolize the tears of Christ, arrive at the GARDEN 

OF GETHSEMANE, where Jesus prayed the night before his arrest. Nearby 

are the Cave of the Assumption of Mary, believed to be the Virgin Mary’s 

tomb; and the Cave of Betrayal, where Judas betrayed Jesus. Follow 

the VIA DOLOROSA with its nine Stations of the Cross, marking the path 

Jesus walked on the way to his crucifixion. In Golgotha, visit the CHURCH 

OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE, erected on the site of the crucifixion and 

which houses the remaining five Stations of the Cross. Walk past the 

Temple Mount to see the Dome of the Rock, which is sacred to both the 

Jewish and Muslim people. On to the WESTERN WALL, the only remnant 

of the Second Temple, then stroll through the restored Jewish Quarter to

MOUNT ZION and visit the UPPER ROOM, where Jesus and his disciples 

had the last supper; the TOMB OF KING DAVID; and the HOUSE OF 

CAIAPHAS, where Jesus was kept the night after his arrest and where Peter 

denied knowing him three times. (B) 

DAY 8 JERUSALEM. EXCURSION TO YAD VASHEM–THE ISRAEL 

MUSEUM–BETHLEHEM. (Mon.) 

Visit YAD VASHEM, the “World Holocaust Remembrance Center,” then 

continue to the ISRAEL MUSEUM to see the Shrine of the Book and the 

Dead Sea Scrolls as well as a scale model of Jerusalem at the time of Christ. 

Proceed to Bethlehem and see Shepherd’s Field, where the angels announced 

the birth of Jesus. Next, visit the CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY, which stands 

on the site where Jesus was born. On the way back to Jerusalem, visit the 

GARDEN TOMB, and this evening, enjoy a farewell dinner with your traveling 

companions of an unforgettable journey through the Holy Land. (B,D) 

FASCINATING ISRAEL 

9 DAYS ISRAEL & JORDAN 

Caesarea 


▼ 

Acre 

Haifa 1 

Galilee 

Bet She’an 

ISRAEL 

Mount of 

Beatitudes 

Kibbutz 1 

Cana 

Nazareth 

Capernaum 

Sea of Galilee 

▼ 

Umm Qais 

Jerash 

DAY 9 JERUSALEM. (Tue.) 


Tel Aviv). (B) 

EXTEND YOUR VACATION TO JORDAN 

TOUR QCE 14 DAYS 


DAY 9 JERUSALEM, ISRAEL– 

ALLENBY BRIDGE–AMMAN, 

JORDAN–JERASH–UMM QAIS– 

AMMAN. (Tue.) 

A comfortable drive across the 

Allenby Bridge, brings you to 

Jordan. Drive north to JERASH, 

which was inhabited as early as 3200 BC. Although the city was impacted 

by the earthquake of 749 AD, it is the site of the best preserved Greco- 

Roman ruins in the Middle East. Next, stop in Umm Qais, site of the 

Gadarene swine miracle, before arriving in Jordan’s capital, Amman. (B,D) 

Tel Aviv 

Jaffa 

2 

▼ 

Latrun 

Valley of Elah 

Jerusalem 4 

Bethlehem 

▼ 

Masada 

▼ 

Dead 

Sea 

1 

Amman 

Bethany Beyond the Jordan 

▼ ▼ 

2 

▼ 

2 Petra 

Wadi Mujib 

Kerak 

Mount Nebo 

Madaba 

JORDAN 

DAY 10 AMMAN–WADI RUM–PETRA. (Wed.) 

An exciting visit to Wadi Rum is on the program today. Wadi Rum is 

the largest wadi (ravine) in Jordan and made eternally famous through 

the movie Lawrence of Arabia. Enjoy spectacular FOUR-WHEELING 

through the sand dunes and receive a keffiyeh, a local headscarf. 

Continue to the “Rose-Red City” of Petra, where you can relax at your 

hotel this evening or explore the ancient city. (B,D) 

DAY 11 PETRA. (Thu.) 

Full day of guided sightseeing in Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage 

Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of the World®. Lost to the world 

for centuries, it is located in the biblical land of Moab. Enjoy an 

unforgettable experience as you walk down the SIQ, the narrow gorge 

made famous in the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Stand in 

awe in front of the iconic and famed TREASURY. You’ll see spectacular 

temples and tombs created out of the rose-colored sandstone, and sip 

tea in a real BEDOUIN TENT. (B,D) 

DAY 12 PETRA–KERAK–WADI MUJIB–DEAD SEA. (Fri.) 

This morning features Kerak, with a visit to the CRUSADER CASTLE and 

Wadi Mujib, the “Jordanian Grand Canyon.” Continue to your hotel at the 

Dead Sea for your 2-night stay. (B,D) 

DAY 13 DEAD SEA. EXCURSION TO MADABA, MOUNT NEBO & 

BETHANY BEYOND THE JORDAN. (Sat.) 

A fascinating day awaits! Stop in Madaba to visit ST. GEORGE’S CHURCH, 

which houses a precious 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land. Also 

explore the MADABA ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM. Today’s major 

highlight is a visit to MOUNT NEBO, where Moses saw the Promised Land. 

Next is Bethany Beyond the Jordan, where Christians believe that Jesus 

was baptized by John the Baptist. Return to the Dead Sea. (B,D) 

DAY 14 DEAD SEA. (Sun.) 

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning (the nearest airport is Amman). (B) 

In Jordan, full buffet breakfast and dinners are included. 

Your hotel in Amman is the Marriott (D), in Petra is the Marriott (F), and at the 

Dead Sea is the Jordan Valley Marriott (D). 




and Europe. 



QC $914-$1417, QCE $1242-$1937 


QC & QCE: $18 

Wadi Rum 

TOURS QC AND QCE DATES & PRICES 


QC: 9 days from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem 

QCE: 14 days from Tel Aviv to Dead Sea 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Tel Aviv* 

TOUR QC 

End Land 

Jerusalem Only 

TOUR QCE 

End Land 

Dead Sea Only 

0220 Mon 20 Feb 28 Feb 2310 05 Mar 3712 

0227 Mon 27 Feb 07 Mar 2310 12 Mar 3712 

0306 Mon 06 Mar 14 Mar 2310 19 Mar 3712 

0313 Mon 13 Mar 21 Mar 2310 26 Mar 3712 

0320 Mon 20 Mar 28 Mar 2310 02 Apr 3712 

0327 Mon 27 Mar 04 Apr 2310 09 Apr 3712 

0403 Mon 03 Apr 11 Apr 2357 16 Apr 3758 

0410 Mon 10 Apr 18 Apr 2673 23 Apr 4063 

0417 Mon 17 Apr 25 Apr 2357 30 Apr 3758 

0424 Mon 24 Apr 02 May 2310 07 May 3712 


0508 Mon 08 May 16 May 2357 21 May 3758 

0515 Mon 15 May 23 May 2357 28 May 3758 

0522 Mon 22 May 30 May 2357 04 Jun 3541 

0529 Mon 29 May 06 Jun 2357 11 Jun 3541 

0605 Mon 05 Jun 13 Jun 2310 18 Jun 3496 

0612 Mon 12 Jun 20 Jun 2310 25 Jun 3496 

0619 Mon 19 Jun 27 Jun 2310 02 Jul 3496 

Departure 

Number 

Start 

Tel Aviv* 

TOUR QC 

End Land 

Jerusalem Only 

0626 Mon 26 Jun 04 Jul 2310 09 Jul 3496 

0703 Mon 03 Jul 11 Jul 2357 16 Jul 3541 

0710 Mon 10 Jul 18 Jul 2357 23 Jul 3541 

0717 Mon 17 Jul 25 Jul 2357 30 Jul 3541 

0724 Mon 24 Jul 01 Aug 2357 06 Aug 3541 

0731 Mon 31 Jul 08 Aug 2357 13 Aug 3541 

0807 Mon 07 Aug 15 Aug 2428 20 Aug 3610 

0814 Mon 14 Aug 22 Aug 2428 27 Aug 3610 

0821 Mon 21 Aug 29 Aug 2428 03 Sep 3826 

0828 Mon 28 Aug 05 Sep 2428 10 Sep 3826 

0904 Mon 04 Sep 12 Sep 2310 17 Sep 3712 

0911 Mon 11 Sep 19 Sep 2310 24 Sep 3712 

0918 Mon 18 Sep 26 Sep 2310 01 Oct 3712 

1002 Mon 02 Oct 10 Oct 2673 15 Oct 4063 

1009 Mon 09 Oct 17 Oct 2357 22 Oct 3758 

1016 Mon 16 Oct 24 Oct 2357 29 Oct 3758 

1023 Mon 23 Oct 31 Oct 2357 05 Nov 3758 

1030 Mon 30 Oct 07 Nov 2357 12 Nov 3758 

Extra nights per person in Tel Aviv: 



Extra nights per person in Jerusalem: 



Extra nights per person in Dead Sea: 






TOUR QCE 

End Land 

Dead Sea Only 


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Airport transfers when you purchase air from Monograms 

Ability to add a wide selection of ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS, flights and/ 

or airport transfers, extra nights, and Travel Protection to your package 

BLUE LAGOON 

REYKJAVIK 

Package MF—Priced From $1,169 To $1,486CA 

$899US 

YOUR EXPERT LOCAL HOST ® 

DAY 1 Reykjavik, Iceland. 

Welcome! Your Local Host 

will assist in making your 

visit a memorable one. (If 

stopping over en route to 

Europe, then perhaps relax 

at the Blue Lagoon as a 

unique and refreshing way to 

counter jet-lag.) 

DAY 2 Reykjavik. Your 

morning guided sightseeing 

drives by all of Reykjavik’s 

famous landmarks. Pass the 

presidential residence of 

Bessastaðir and then on to the unique view point at PERLAN (the Pearl), 

built atop the city’s geothermal hot water reservoirs. See the sports and 

recreation area of Laugardalur; HALLGRIMSKIRKJA CHURCH; the Old 

Town center; and the Icelandic parliament building, Alpingi. Your Local 

Host has suggestions for your afternoon at leisure, such as a visit to the 

Volcano House or the whale exhibition. 

DAY 3 Reykjavik. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (If 

traveling westbound back to North America, why not consider the Blue 

Lagoon prior to your evening flight?) 

Your Monograms Local Hosts—like Sólveig, 

pictured—will make you feel right at home, offering 

suggestions for sightseeing and excursions, getting 

around town, where to shop and eat, and ways you 

can truly customize your vacation. 

ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS 

MAKE YOUR ADVENTURES MORE YOU BY CUSTOMIZING, SUCH AS: 

Relax and unwind at the incredible geothermal spa, Blue Lagoon; 

take part in an unforgettable whale-watching adventure at sea; join 

the Golden Circle Tour to see some of the country’s most iconic 

landmarks; or view a multi-media show about the Icelandic horses, 

followed by a meal at the Icelandic Horse Park. 

DATES & PRICES 

Package MF—Start Reykjavik—3 Days Land Only 

US$ per person 

1 Jan-30 Apr 899 01 May-31 May 995 01 Jun-15 Sep 1143 16 Sep-31 Oct 1034 

01 Nov-28 Dec 963 


Add extra nights in your start and/or end city; prices per person based on included hotels. 

Reykjavik: in twin room $166-$282 


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ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL 

YOUR VACATION ML 

DAY 1 London, England. Welcome to London, a vibrant city with a 

diverse range of peoples and cultures, a huge variety of theaters, 

musical venues, and a dynamic art scene. Your Local Hosts will be on 

hand to help you make the most of your time. 

DAY 2 London. Morning guided sightseeing includes all of London’s 

famous landmarks. Drive past the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben; 

Westminster Abbey, Whitehall’s mounted horseguards; the Prime Minister’s 

Downing Street; and Piccadilly Circus. Take photographs of the London 

Eye, the giant Ferris wheel situated on the riverbank, and the Shard, the 

tallest building in Western Europe. Visit ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL (except 

on Sundays) with its world-famous dome. The final highlight is the 

ceremonial pageantry of the Changing of the Guard (if held). 

DAY 3 London. Your Local Hosts are ready to assist with ideas for your 

full day at leisure. For example, consider a visit to Harrods to admire 

amazing displays in the food halls and discover the delights of the 

world's most famous luxury department store. 

DAY 4 London. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. 

YOUR VACATION DL 

DAY 1 London, England. Welcome to London, a vibrant city with a 

diverse range of people and culture, a huge variety of theaters, musical 

venues, and a dynamic art scene. Your Local Hosts will be on hand to 

help you make the most of your time. 

DAY 2 London. Morning guided sightseeing includes all of London’s 

famous landmarks. Drive past the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben; 

Westminster Abbey, where Prince William and Kate Middleton were 

married; Whitehall’s mounted horseguards; the Prime Minister’s Downing 

Street; and Piccadilly Circus. Take photographs of the London Eye, the 

giant Ferris wheel situated on the riverbank, and the Shard, the tallest 

building in Western Europe. Visit ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL (except on 

Sundays). Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece with its world-famous 

dome is an iconic feature of London’s skyline, and the awe-inspiring 

interior holds fascinating stories about its history. The final highlight is 

the ceremonial pageantry of the Changing of the Guard (if held). 

DAYS 3 TO 6 London. Four full days at leisure; your Local Hosts are 

available to assist with ideas. For example, you might want to visit 

the British Museum, London’s most popular tourist attraction. Its vast 

collection of art and antiquities allows you to discover a lifetime of history. 

DAY 7 London. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. 

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LONDON 

YOUR VACATION INCLUDES 

3 OR 6 NIGHTS 

hotel accommodation 

MEALS 

buffet breakfast daily 

LOCAL HOST SERVICE 

& Destination Guide with city map 

SIGHTSEEING & ACTIVITIES 

guided sightseeing; inside visits and special features are 

shown in UPPERCASE 

VACATION ML From $642US* 

VACATION DL From $1,057US 

EXTEND YOUR VACATION 

Combine London with these spectacular Globus tours: 

WWI Memorials & Battlefields add to ML and DL, 

see page 114 

WWII D-Day Landing Beaches add to ML and DL, 

see page 115 

YOUR EXPERT LOCAL HOSTS ® 

Your Monograms Local Hosts will make you feel right 

at home, offering suggestions for sightseeing and 

excursions, getting around town, where to shop and 

eat, and ways you can truly customize your vacation. 



Visit Madame Tussauds celebrity wax figure exhibition for an audience 

with Queen Elizabeth II and other members of the Royal Family; or treat 

yourself to a gourmet dinner at a first-class restaurant, followed by an 

acclaimed West End show. 


HAND-SELECTED HOTELS 

We’ve carefully screened and selected the right hotels in the heart of 

your destination. Hotel included in your vacation package: 

Holiday Inn London - Kensington Forum ●●●◐○ 

Alternate accommodations are available to match your style and budget. 

To make your choice, please visit our website for hotel descriptions and 

additional details with alternate hotel pricing and availability. 

Package DL—Start London—7 Days Land Only 

Mon 02 Jan - 24 Apr 1057 

Tue 28 Mar - 25 Apr 1057 

Wed 29 Mar - 19 Apr 1057 

Thu 30 Mar - 20 Apr 1057 

Fri 31 Mar - 21 Apr 1057 

Sat 01 Apr - 22 Apr 1057 

Sun 02 Apr - 23 Apr 1057 

Wed 26 Apr 1089 

Thu 27 Apr 1121 

Fri 28 Apr 1153 

Sat 29 Apr 1185 

Sun 30 Apr 1217 

Mon 01 May - 17 Jul 1249 

Tue 02 May - 18 Jul 1249 

Wed 03 May - 12 Jul 1249 

Thu 04 May - 13 Jul 1249 

Fri 05 May - 14 Jul 1249 

Sat 06 May - 15 Jul 1249 

Sun 07 May - 16 Jul 1249 

Wed 19 Jul - 30 Aug 1248 

Thu 20 Jul - 24 Aug 1248 

Fri 21 Jul - 25 Aug 1248 

Sat 22 Jul - 26 Aug 1248 

Sun 23 Jul - 27 Aug 1248 

Mon 24 Jul - 28 Aug 1248 

Tue 25 Jul - 29 Aug 1248 

Thu 31 Aug 1249 

Fri 01 Sep 1249 

Sat 02 Sep 1250 

Sun 03 Sep 1252 

Mon 04 Sep 1252 

Tue 05 Sep - 03 Oct 1253 

Wed 06 Sep - 04 Oct 1253 


Thu 07 Sep - 05 Oct 1253 

Fri 08 Sep - 06 Oct 1253 

Sat 09 Sep - 07 Oct 1253 

Sun 10 Sep - 08 Oct 1253 

Mon 11 Sep - 23 Oct 1253 

Mon 30 Oct 1126 

Mon 06 Nov - 11 Dec 1062 


Mon 08 Jan - 19 Mar 1062 


Add extra nights in your start and/or end city; prices per person based on included hotels. 

London: in twin room $92-$127 

2018 departures are subject to itinerary and price modifications. Details will be available in September 2017. 

*Package ML—see our website for Dates & Prices 

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SEINE RIVER, PARIS 

YOUR VACATION MP 

DAY 1 Paris, France. Bienvenue—welcome! Your Local Host is on hand to 

help you personalize your vacation in the magnificent “City of Light.” 

DAY 2 Paris. Morning guided sightseeing takes you to NOTRE DAME 

CATHEDRAL, where Napoleon was crowned emperor in 1804, to admire 

its amazing 13th-century, stained-glass Rose Window. Pass the Latin 

Quarter, Les Invalides, the Opéra, Place de la Concorde, and Arc de 

Triomphe. Drive by the Seine River with its beautiful bridges, and stop 

to take photos of the iconic Eiffel Tower from one of the best panoramic 

viewing points. Also enter the world’s most visited museum, THE 

LOUVRE, with its modern glass pyramid, to see Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa and 

other treasures (Louvre replaced with Seine cruise on Tuesdays). 

DAY 3 Paris. Your Local Host has many suggestions for your day at 

leisure such as where to find the best crêpes and the pain au chocolat or 

a walking route through Père Lachaise Cemetery with its tombs of Jim 

Morrison, Oscar Wilde, and Chopin 

DAY 4 Paris. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. 

YOUR VACATION DP 

DAY 1 Paris, France. (Sun.) Bienvenue—welcome! Your Local Host is 

on hand to help you personalize your trip so you can create lasting 

memories in the magnificent "City of Light." 

DAY 2 Paris. (Mon.) Morning guided sightseeing takes you to NOTRE 

DAME CATHEDRAL, where Napoleon was crowned emperor in 1804, 

to admire its amazing 13th-century, stained-glass Rose Window. Pass 

the Latin Quarter, Les Invalides, the Opéra, Place de la Concorde, and 

Arc de Triomphe. Drive by the Seine River with its beautiful bridges, 

and stop to take photos of the iconic Eiffel Tower from one of the best 

panoramic viewing points. Also enter the world’s most visited museum, 

THE LOUVRE with its modern glass pyramid, to see Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa 

and other treasures. 

DAYS 3 TO 6 Paris. (Tue. to Fri.) Four full days at leisure to 

immerse yourself in this fascinating city. Your Local Host has many 

recommendations for you, such as a visit to the Picasso Museum, Centre 

Pompidou, or Victor Hugo’s home—the possibilities are endless! 

DAY 7 Paris. (Sat.) Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. 

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3 OR 6 NIGHTS 


MEALS 







ALSO INCLUDED: shopping discounts in Paris at the 

famous Galeries Lafayette 

VACATION MP From $731US* 

VACATION DP From $1,144US 

EXTEND YOUR VACATION 

Combine Paris with these spectacular Globus tours: 

WWI Memorials & Battlefields add to MP and DP, 

see page 114 

WWII D-Day Landing Beaches add to MP and DP, 

see page 115 


Your Monograms Local Hosts—like Florence, 

pictured—will make you feel right at home, offering 

suggestions for sightseeing and excursions, getting 

around town, where to shop and eat, and ways you 

can truly customize your vacation. 




Mercure Paris Montmartre Sacré Coeur ●●●◐○ 






Travel to Claude Monet’s Giverny and Museum of Impressionism; or combine 

two Parisian legends with dinner on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower. 


Package DP—Start Paris—7 Days Land Only 

Sun 08 Jan 1144 

Sun 22 Jan 1144 

Sun 05 Feb 1144 

Sun 19 Feb 1144 

Sun 05 Mar 1144 

Sun 19 Mar 1144 

Sun 26 Mar 1144 

Sun 02 Apr 1272 

Sun 09 Apr 1272 

Sun 16 Apr 1272 

Sun 23 Apr 1272 

Sun 30 Apr 1272 

Sun 07 May 1272 

Sun 14 May 1559 

Sun 21 May 1379 

Sun 28 May 1379 

Sun 04 Jun 1379 

Sun 11 Jun 1379 

Sun 18 Jun 1516 

Sun 25 Jun 1379 

Sun 02 Jul 1379 

Sun 09 Jul 1309 

Sun 16 Jul 1153 

Sun 23 Jul 1153 

Sun 30 Jul 1153 

Sun 06 Aug 1153 

Sun 13 Aug 1153 

Sun 20 Aug 1153 

Sun 27 Aug 1153 

Sun 03 Sep 1353 

Sun 10 Sep 1379 

Sun 17 Sep 1516 

Sun 24 Sep 1379 

Sun 01 Oct 1379 

Sun 08 Oct 1379 

Sun 15 Oct 1361 


Sun 22 Oct 1272 

Sun 05 Nov 1272 

Sun 19 Nov 1461 

Sun 03 Dec 1265 


Sun 07 Jan 1153 

Sun 21 Jan 1153 

Sun 04 Feb 1153 

Sun 18 Feb 1153 

Sun 04 Mar 1153 

Sun 18 Mar 1153 

Sun 25 Mar 1153 


Add extra nights; prices per person based on included hotels. 

Paris: in twin room $83-$173 


*Package MP—see our website for Dates & Prices 


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ST. PETER'S BASILICA 

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YOUR VACATION MR 

DAY 1 Rome, Italy.. Benvenuto—welcome! Your Local Host is on hand to 

help you create lasting memories in the “Eternal City.” 

DAY 2 Rome. Your morning guided sightseeing, with headset, is rich 

in religious and ancient history. Visit the VATICAN MUSEUMS to see its 

amazing treasures. In the SISTINE CHAPEL, where the Conclave is held to 

elect new Popes, view Michelangelo’s The Last Judgment and his famous 

ceiling paintings. Also on the agenda today, see monumental ST. PETER’S 

SQUARE and BASILICA, built in 313 AD above St. Peter the Apostle’s tomb 

and home to Michelangelo’s masterpiece Renaissance sculpture, the Pietà. 

Cross the Tiber River and continue your immersion in history at the iconic 

COLOSSEUM, built for 50,000 spectators, and the ROMAN FORUM, where 

the oldest structures of the ancient city are located (on Sundays included 

guided sightseeing will take place the following day). 

DAY 3 Rome. Full day at leisure to enjoy the capital city of Italy. You 

may wish to visit the imposing Jewish Roman synagogue; shop along via 

Condotti; or spend time at Gianicolo Park with its panoramic views. Your 

Local Host will have many suggestions for you. 

DAY 4 Rome. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. 

YOUR VACATION DI 

DAY 1 Rome, Italy. (Mon.) Benvenuto—welcome! Your Local Host is on 

hand to help you create lasting memories in the “Eternal City.” 

DAY 2 Rome. (Tue.) Your morning guided sightseeing, with headset, is 

rich in religious and ancient history. Visit the VATICAN MUSEUMS to see its 

amazing treasures. In the SISTINE CHAPEL, where the Conclave is held to 

elect new popes, view Michelangelo’s The Last Judgment and his famous 

ceiling paintings. Also on the agenda today, enter monumental ST. PETER’S 

SQUARE and BASILICA, built in 313 AD above St. Peter the Apostle’s tomb 

and home to Michelangelo’s masterpiece Renaissance sculpture, the Pietà. 

Cross the Tiber River and continue your immersion in history at the iconic 

COLOSSEUM, built for 50,000 spectators, and the ROMAN FORUM, where 

the oldest structures of the ancient city are located. 

DAYS 3 TO 6 Rome. (Wed. to Sat.) Your Local Host will have many 

ideas for your four full days at leisure, such as a how to find the Bocca 

della Veritá (Mouth of Truth), which is said to be the face of a river 

god that will bite off a liar’s hand; or a visit to Cimitero Acattolico of 

Testaccio (non-Catholic cemetery), a corner of peace in the heart of the 

city and resting place of poets Keats and Shelley. 

DAY 7 Rome. (Sun.) Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

ROME 


3 OR 6 NIGHTS 


MEALS 







ALSO INCLUDED: personal headset for included city 

sightseeing 

VACATION MR From $748US* 

VACATION DI From $1,181US 


Your Monograms Local Hosts—like Ila, pictured—will 

make you feel right at home, offering suggestions for 

sightseeing and excursions, getting around town, 

where to shop and eat, and ways you can truly 

customize your vacation. 




NH Collection Giustiniano ●●●●○ 






Travel to ancient Ostia by train; discover the city with an “Underground” 

tour; or sign up for a Roman cooking lesson with lunch. 


Package DI—Start Rome—7 Days Land Only 

Mon 09 Jan 1181 

Mon 06 Feb 1181 

Mon 13 Mar 1259 

Mon 20 Mar 1259 

Mon 27 Mar 1309 

Mon 03 Apr 1559 

Mon 10 Apr 1559 

Mon 17 Apr 1559 

Mon 24 Apr 1559 

Mon 01 May 1559 

Mon 08 May 1559 

Mon 15 May 1559 

Mon 22 May 1559 

Mon 29 May 1559 

Mon 05 Jun 1559 

Mon 12 Jun 1559 

Mon 19 Jun 1559 

Mon 26 Jun 1559 

Mon 03 Jul 1559 

Mon 10 Jul 1459 

Mon 17 Jul 1259 

Mon 24 Jul 1259 

Mon 31 Jul 1259 

Mon 07 Aug 1259 

Mon 14 Aug 1259 

Mon 21 Aug 1259 

Mon 28 Aug 1359 

Mon 04 Sep 1559 

Mon 11 Sep 1559 

Mon 18 Sep 1559 

Mon 25 Sep 1559 

Mon 02 Oct 1559 

Mon 09 Oct 1559 

Mon 23 Oct 1559 

Mon 06 Nov 1259 

Mon 20 Nov 1259 


Mon 04 Dec 1186 

Mon 18 Dec 1186 


Mon 08 Jan 1159 

Mon 22 Jan 1159 

Mon 05 Feb 1159 

Mon 19 Feb 1159 

Mon 12 Mar 1334 

Mon 19 Mar 1481 

Mon 26 Mar 1521 


Add extra nights; prices per person based on included hotels. 

Rome: in twin room $83-$167 

2018 departures are subject to itinerary and price modification. Details will be available in September 2017 

*Package MR—see our website for Dates & Prices. 


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MORE MONOGRAMS 

VACATIONS 

Making travel fun, easy, and personalized—that’s our name 

and game. In addition to everything we include in your 

Monograms package, we also give you the flexibility to add 

other elements for both customization and convenience. 

LONDON & EDINBURGH 

Package DE—7 Days—Priced From $1,517US 

In London, see the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster 

Abbey, Downing Street, and Piccadilly Circus. Visit ST. PAUL’S 

CATHEDRAL, and watch the Changing of the Guard (if held). Then, 

in Edinburgh, drive through the 200-year-old “New Town,” and 

follow the Royal Mile to EDINBURGH CASTLE for a tour of the 

castle and to admire the Scottish Crown Jewels. 

LONDON WITH STONEHENGE & BATH, 

YORK & EDINBURGH 

Package DYE—10 Days—Priced From $2,109US 



CATHEDRAL, and watch the Changing of the Guard (if held). 

An excursion to STONEHENGE and the ROMAN BATHS is also 

included. Then, discover York on a HOP-ON/HOP-OFF BUS, and in 

Edinburgh, drive through the 200-year-old “New Town,” and follow 

the Royal Mile to EDINBURGH CASTLE for a tour of the castle and 

to admire the Scottish Crown Jewels. 

DUBLIN & LONDON 

Package DD—7 Days—Priced From $1,595US 

A Dublin tour takes you along statue-lined O’Connell Street, 

elegant Georgian squares, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Visit TRINITY 

COLLEGE, famous for the 1,200-year-old Book of Kells. On to 

London to see the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster 


CATHEDRAL, and watch the Changing of the Guard (if held). 

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DUBLIN, BELFAST & LONDON 

Package DEB—9 Days—Priced From 

$2,189US 

In Dublin, the sightseeing tour takes you along statue-lined 

O’Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares, and St. Patrick’s 

Cathedral. Visit TRINITY COLLEGE, famous for the 1,200-year-old 

Book of Kells. On to Belfast, where the HOP-ON/HOP-OFF TOUR 

includes views of the City Hall and Queens University; a ticket 

for the TITANIC EXPERIENCE is also included. In London, see 

the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Downing 

Street, and Piccadilly Circus. Visit ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL, and 

watch the Changing of the Guard (if held). 

DUBLIN, LONDON & EDINBURGH 

Package DED—10 Days—Priced From $2,422US 






CATHEDRAL, and watch the Changing of the Guard (if held). Then, 

in Edinburgh, drive through the 200-year-old “New Town,” and 

follow the Royal Mile to EDINBURGH CASTLE for a tour of the 

castle and to admire the Scottish Crown Jewels. 

DUBLIN, LONDON & PARIS 

Package DEP—10 Days—Priced From $2,412US 






CATHEDRAL, and watch the Changing of the Guard (if held). In 

Paris, see famous landmarks, such as NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL, 

THE LOUVRE, the Latin Quarter, Napoléon’s Les Invalides, the 

Opéra, Place de la Concorde, Arc de Triomphe, and the Eiffel Tower. 

LIMERICK, KILLARNEY, DUBLIN & BELFAST 

Package DDB—10 Days—Priced From 

$1,662US 

Tour the city of Limerick in a HOP-ON/HOP-OFF BUS, then travel 

on to Killarney, where you enjoy a JAUNTING CAR RIDE through 

the national park. In Dublin, the sightseeing tour takes you past all 

the important landmarks, and you will also visit TRINITY COLLEGE, 

famous for the ancient Book of Kells. In Belfast, the HOP-ON/HOP- 

OFF TOUR includes views of the City Hall and Queens University; 

a ticket for the TITANIC EXPERIENCE is also included. 

LIMERICK, KILLARNEY, DUBLIN, 

BELFAST & LONDON 

Package DDE—13 Days—Priced From $2,566US 

Tour the city of Limerick in a HOP-ON/HOP-OFF BUS, then travel 

on to Killarney, where you enjoy a JAUNTING CAR RIDE through the 

national park. In Dublin, the included sightseeing takes you past all the 

important landmarks, and you will also visit TRINITY COLLEGE, famous 

for the ancient Book of Kells. In Belfast, the HOP-ON/HOP-OFF TOUR 

includes views of the City Hall and Queens University; a ticket for 

the TITANIC EXPERIENCE is also included. Your London sightseeing 

includes views of all the famous landmarks, a visit to ST. PAUL’S 

CATHEDRAL, and you will see the Changing of the Guard (if held). 


A WEEK IN LONDON & PARIS 

Package DR (or reverse DK)—7 Days—Priced From $1,397US 



CATHEDRAL (except on Sundays), and watch the Changing of the 

Guard (if held). See famous Parisian landmarks such as NOTRE 

DAME CATHEDRAL, THE LOUVRE MUSEUM (Louvre replaced 

with Seine cruise on Tuesdays), the Latin Quarter, Napoléon’s Les 

Invalides, the Opéra, Place de la Concorde, Arc de Triomphe, and 

the Eiffel Tower. 

TWO WEEKS IN LONDON & PARIS 

Package DQ—13 Days—Priced From $2,074US 

See London’s Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster 


CATHEDRAL, and watch the Changing of the Guard (if held). In 

Paris, see famous landmarks, such as NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL 

with its amazing Rose Windows, and THE LOUVRE with its modern 

glass pyramid. Pass the Latin Quarter, Napoléon’s Les Invalides, the 

Opéra, Place de la Concorde, Arc de Triomphe, and take photos of 

the Eiffel Tower from one of the best panoramic viewing points. 

PARIS & NICE 

Package DRO—6 Days—Priced From $1,547US 

In Paris, see famous landmarks, such as NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL, 

the Latin Quarter, Napoléon’s Les Invalides, the Opéra, Place de 

la Concorde, Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, and take a SEINE 

CRUISE. In Nice, admire the PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS, and 

walk through the OLD TOWN. See Cours Saleya with the Kings of 

Sardinia Palace and flower market, and the lovely Palace Square 

with Palais de Justice and PALAIS RUSCA. 

PARIS, AIX-EN-PROVENCE & NICE 

Package DRQ—8 Days—Priced From $1,988US 

In Paris, see famous landmarks such as NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL, 


Opéra, Place de la Concorde, Arc de Triomphe, and the Eiffel 

Tower. In Aix-en-Provence, admire 17th-century Cours Mirabeau 

Boulevard, Mazarin Quarter, City Hall, the Jewish Quarter, and 

visit the CATHEDRAL OF THE HOLY SAVIOUR. Stroll along Nice’s 

PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS, and discover the OLD TOWN. See 

Cours Saleya with the Kings of Sardinia Palace and flower market, 

and lovely Palace Square with Palais de Justice and PALAIS RUSCA. 

LONDON, PARIS & NICE 

Package DRN—9 Days—Priced From $2,288US 

See London’s Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, 

Downing Street, and Piccadilly Circus. Visit ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL, 

and watch the Changing of the Guard (if held). See famous Parisian 

landmarks, such as NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL, the Latin Quarter, 

Napoléon’s Les Invalides, the Opéra, Place de la Concorde, Arc de 

Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, and take a SEINE CRUISE. In Nice, admire 

the PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS, and walk through the Old Town. See 

Cours Saleya with the Kings of Sardinia Palace and flower market, and 

the lovely Palace Square with Palais de Justice and PALAIS RUSCA. 

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LONDON, PARIS, AIX-EN-PROVENCE & NICE 

Package DRY—11 Days—Priced From $2,756US 



CATHEDRAL, and watch the Changing of the Guard (if held). See 

famous Parisian landmarks, such as NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL, 



Tower. In Aix-in-Provence, admire 17th-century Cours Mirabeau 

boulevard, Mazarin Quarter, City Hall, the Jewish Quarter, and 

visit CATHEDRAL OF THE HOLY SAVIOUR. Stroll along Nice’s 

PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS and discover the OLD TOWN. 

See Cours Saleya with the Kings of Sardinia Palace and flower 

market, and the lovely Palace Square with Palais de Justice and 

PALAIS RUSCA. 

GENEVA WITH MONT BLANC & LUCERNE 

Package DG—6 Days—Priced From $1,838US 

In Geneva, see ST. PETER’S CATHEDRAL in the Old Town, the 

amazing Jet d’Eau (water-jet fountain), and the Flower Clock. 

Also enjoy a special highlight excursion to France’s Chamonix and 

MONT BLANC. In Lucerne, admire Thorwaldsen’s poignant LION 

MONUMENT, cross the famous wood-covered CHAPEL BRIDGE, 

and see the Water Tower and Jesuit church. 

PARIS, GENEVA WITH MONT BLANC & LUCERNE 

Package DFG—9 Days—Priced From $2,744US 

See famous Parisian landmarks such as NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL, 



Tower. In Geneva, see ST. PETER’S CATHEDRAL in the Old Town, 

the amazing Jet d’Eau (water-jet fountain), and the Flower Clock. 

Also enjoy a special highlight excursion to France’s Chamonix and 

MONT BLANC. In Lucerne, admire Thorwaldsen’s poignant LION 

MONUMENT, cross the famous wood-covered CHAPEL BRIDGE, 

and see the Water Tower and Jesuit church. 

MUNICH & BERLIN 

Package DM—7 Days—Priced From $1,484US 

In Munich, see MARIENPLATZ with the Old and New Town Halls 

and famous Glockenspiel. Pass the Oktoberfest grounds, Olympic 

Park, gothic Frauenkirche cathedral, and learn about German 

luxury cars at BMW WORLD. Drive by baroque Nymphenburg 

Palace and PARK, residence of former Bavarian royalty. See 

Berlin’s HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL, BRANDENBURG GATE, the 

restored Reichstag, Charlottenburg Palace, remains of the Wall 

that once divided the city, Museum Island, and the Siegessäule 

(Victory Column). 

VIENNA & PRAGUE 

Package DVP—7 Days—Priced From $1,379US 

In Vienna, visit SCHÖNBRUNN PALACE, and admire many famous 

landmarks along the Ringstrasse. See Prague’s 1,000-year-old 

Hradcany Castle and walk in the CASTLE COURTYARDS. Visit 

STAROMESTSKE SQUARE with the Astronomical Clock, and admire 

famous Charles Bridge. 


VIENNA & MUNICH 

Package DV—7 Days—Priced From $1,471US 

In Vienna, visit SCHÖNBRUNN PALACE, and admire many famous 

landmarks along the Ringstrasse. Visit Munich’s MARIENPLATZ 

with the Old and New Town Halls and famous Glockenspiel. See the 

Oktoberfest grounds, Olympic Park, gothic Frauenkirche cathedral, 

and learn about German luxury cars at BMW WORLD. Drive by 

baroque Nymphenburg Palace and spend time in its PARK. 

VIENNA, SALZBURG, INNSBRUCK & MUNICH 

Package DVS—10 Days—Priced From $2,338US 

In Vienna, visit SCHÖNBRUNN PALACE, former summer 

residence of the Habsburg dynasty, and admire famous 

landmarks along the Ringstrasse. Salzburg’s sightseeing 

includes MIRABELL GARDENS, ST. PETER’S CHURCHYARD, 

and MOZART’S BIRTHPLACE in the charming Getreidegasse. In 

Innsbruck, see Emperor Maximilian’s GOLDEN ROOF, and visit 

the TYROLEAN FOLK ART MUSEUM for insight into the region’s 

way of life. Learn about luxury cars at Munich’s BMW WORLD, 

spend some time in the PARK at Nymphenburg Palace, and 

admire the famous Glockenspiel in MARIENPLATZ. 

BUDAPEST, VIENNA & PRAGUE 

Package DVQ—10 Days—Priced From $1,907US 

See Budapest’s Matthias Coronation Church and impressive 

HEROES’ SQUARE. Take a drive up to Fishermen’s Bastion 

for magnificent panoramas of Buda and Pest. In Vienna, visit 

SCHÖNBRUNN PALACE, and admire many famous landmarks along 

the Ringstrasse. In Prague, see 1,000-year-old Hradcany Castle and 

the CASTLE COURTYARDS. Visit STAROMESTSKE SQUARE with 

the Astronomical Clock on the Old Town Hall Tower, and admire the 

famous Charles Bridge. 

BUDAPEST, VIENNA, PRAGUE & BERLIN 

Package DVG—13 Days—Priced From $2,512US 

See Budapest’s Matthias Coronation Church and impressive 

HEROES’ SQUARE. Take a drive up to Fishermen’s Bastion 

for magnificent panoramas of Buda and Pest. In Vienna, visit 

SCHÖNBRUNN PALACE, and admire many famous landmarks along 

the Ringstrasse. In Prague, see 1,000-year-old Hradcany Castle and 

the CASTLE COURTYARDS. Visit STAROMESTSKE SQUARE with 

the Astronomical Clock, and admire the famous Charles Bridge. In 

Berlin, time for picture stops at the HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL and 

BRANDENBURG GATE. See the restored Reichstag, Charlottenburg 

Palace, remains of the Berlin Wall, and the Victory Column. 

BARCELONA & MADRID 

Package DB—7 Days—Priced From $1,679US 

In Barcelona, see the captivating façade of La Pedrera and visit 

Gaudi’s CASA BATLLÓ. Passing the central Eixample district, reach 

the extraordinary SAGRADA FAMILIA BASILICA. Visit Madrid’s 

palatial PRADO MUSEUM. Also see the Plaza de España, Parliament, 

Cibeles Fountain, Orient Square with the ornate Royal Palace, 

the Pleasant Retreat Park, and the neoclassical Puerta de Alcalá 

monument. 

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BARCELONA, MADRID WITH TOLEDO, SEVILLE, 

CORDOBA & TORREMOLINOS 

Package DBC —12 Days—Priced From $2,908US 

In Barcelona, visit Gaudi’s CASA BATLLÓ and the extraordinary, but 

still unfinished, SAGRADA FAMILIA BASILICA. Visit Madrid’s palatial 

PRADO MUSEUM. Also see the Plaza de España, Parliament, 

Cibeles Fountain, and other famous landmarks in Spain’s capital 

city. Also enjoy a special HIGHLIGHT EXCURSION TO TOLEDO. 

Stroll through the narrow lanes of the charming SANTA CRUZ 

QUARTER in Seville, and visit the ALCAZAR. In Cordoba, visit the 

magnificent 8th century MOSQUE OF THE CALIPHS, famous for its 

850 pillars. Relax, soak up the atmosphere, and sample the seafood 

in the resort town of Torremolinos. 

BARCELONA, MADRID & LISBON 

Package DBL—10 Days—Priced From $2,535US 

In Barcelona, drive along elegant Passeig de Gracia with the 

captivating façade of La Pedrera and visit Gaudi’s CASA 

BATLLÓ. Passing through the central Eixample district, reach the 

extraordinary, but still unfinished, SAGRADA FAMILIA BASILICA. 

Visit Madrid’s palatial PRADO MUSEUM. Also see the Plaza de 

España, Parliament, Cibeles Fountain, Orient Square with the ornate 

Royal Palace, Parque del Buen Retiro (Park of the Pleasant Retreat), 

and the neoclassical Puerta de Alcalá monument. See Lisbon’s 

ancient ALFAMA quarter, the Baixa city center, Belém Tower, and 

the Monument of Discoverers. Visit JERONIMOS MONASTERY with 

its tomb of Vasco da Gama. 

ROME & SORRENTO 

Package DIA (or reverse DIB)—7 Days—Priced From $1,413US 

In Rome, visit the VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL, 

famous for Michelangelo’s ceiling paintings and The Last 

Judgment, as well as monumental ST. PETER’S SQUARE and 

BASILICA. Cross the Tiber River to enter the iconic COLOSSEUM 

and ROMAN FORUM. Walk along Sorrento’s OLD TOWN streets 

and admire Mount Vesuvius, see the 14th-century Sedil Dominova 

building, the ancient Bell Tower, and St. Francis Church and 

CLOISTER. TASTE LIMONCELLO and find out how this worldfamous 

liqueur is made. 

ROME & VENICE 

Package DIV (or reverse DIW)—7 Days—Priced From $1,438US 


famous for Michelangelo’s ceiling paintings and The Last Judgment. 

Also see monumental ST. PETER’S SQUARE and BASILICA, the 

iconic COLOSSEUM, and the ROMAN FORUM. See Venice’s ST. 

MARK’S SQUARE and BASILICA, visit DOGES’ PALACE, the BRIDGE 

OF SIGHS, and watch a GLASSBLOWERS’ DEMONSTRATION. 

ROME & FLORENCE 

Package DC (or reverse DS)—7 Days—Priced From $1,386US 




iconic COLOSSEUM, and the ROMAN FORUM. Visit Florence’s 

ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS with Michelangelo’s original David. See 

Cathedral Square, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce Square, and 

medieval Ponte Vecchio. 


ROME, FLORENCE & VENICE 

Package DIR (or reverse DIQ)—10 Days—Priced From $1,959US 




iconic COLOSSEUM, and the ROMAN FORUM. Visit Florence’s 

ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS with Michelangelo’s original David. See 

Cathedral Square, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce Square, and 

medieval Ponte Vecchio. In Venice, see ST. MARK’S SQUARE and 

BASILICA, visit DOGES’ PALACE, the BRIDGE OF SIGHS, and watch 

a GLASSBLOWERS’ DEMONSTRATION. 

SORRENTO, ROME, FLORENCE & VENICE 

Package DIS (or reverse DIP)—13 Days—Priced From $2,568US 

Walk along Sorrento’s OLD TOWN streets, admire Mount Vesuvius, 

St. Francis Church and CLOISTER, and TASTE LIMONCELLO. 


ST. PETER’S SQUARE and BASILICA, the iconic COLOSSEUM, 

and ROMAN FORUM. Visit Florence’s ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS 

with Michelangelo’s original David. See Piazza della Signoria and 

other famous landmarks. In Venice, see ST. MARK’S SQUARE and 

BASILICA, visit DOGES’ PALACE, the BRIDGE OF SIGHS, and watch a 

GLASSBLOWERS’ DEMONSTRATION. 

ROME, FLORENCE, VENICE & LAKE MAGGIORE 

Package DIX—13 Days—Priced From $2,886US 


ST. PETER’S SQUARE and BASILICA, the iconic COLOSSEUM, 

and ROMAN FORUM. Visit Florence’s ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS 

with Michelangelo’s original David. See Piazza della Signoria and 

other famous landmarks. In Venice, see ST. MARK’S SQUARE and 

BASILICA, visit DOGES’ PALACE, the BRIDGE OF SIGHS, and watch 

a GLASSBLOWERS’ DEMONSTRATION. On Lake Maggiore, enjoy a 

short boat ride to the PALACE and GARDENS of ISOLA BELLA. 

SORRENTO, ROME, FLORENCE, 

VENICE & LAKE MAGGIORE 

Package DIZ—16 Days—Priced From $3,651US 

Walk along Sorrento’s OLD TOWN streets, admire Mount Vesuvius, 

St. Francis Church and CLOISTER, and TASTE LIMONCELLO. 



ROMAN FORUM. Visit Florence’s ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS. 

See Piazza della Signoria and other famous landmarks. In 

Venice, see ST. MARK’S SQUARE and BASILICA, visit DOGES’ 

PALACE, the BRIDGE OF SIGHS, and watch a GLASSBLOWERS’ 

DEMONSTRATION. On Lake Maggiore, enjoy a short boat ride to 

the PALACE and GARDENS of ISOLA BELLA. 

LONDON, PARIS & GENEVA WITH MONT BLANC 

Package DRF—10 Days—Priced From $2,661US 


Abbey, Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and 

the Changing of the Guard (if held). See famous Parisian landmarks, 

such as NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL, THE LOUVRE, the Latin 

Quarter, Napoléon’s Les Invalides, the Opéra, Place de la Concorde, 

Arc de Triomphe, and the Eiffel Tower. In Geneva, see ST. PETER’S 

CATHEDRAL in the Old Town, the amazing Jet d’Eau, and the Flower 

Clock. Also enjoy a special highlight excursion to MONT BLANC. 

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LONDON, PARIS & AMSTERDAM 

Package DRE (or reverse DKE)—10 Days—Priced From $2,542US 





the Latin Quarter, Napoléon’s Les Invalides, the Opéra, Place de la 

Concorde, Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, and enjoy a SEINE 

CRUISE (reverse DKE: Seine cruise replaced by Louvre Museum). 

In Amsterdam, CRUISE by glass-roofed boat through the canals, 

admire Rembrandt’s masterpieces in the RIJKSMUSEUM, and visit a 

DIAMOND CENTER. 

LONDON, PARIS & ROME 

Package DRS* (or reverse DRR*)—10 Days—Priced From $2,429US 


Abbey, Whitehall’s mounted horseguards, the Prime Minister’s 

Downing Street, and Piccadilly Circus. Visit ST. PAUL’S 

CATHEDRAL (except on Sundays), and watch the Changing of the 

Guard (if held). See famous Parisian landmarks, such as NOTRE 

DAME CATHEDRAL, THE LOUVRE (except Tuesdays; replaced 

with Seine cruise), the Latin Quarter, Napoléon’s Les Invalides, 

the Opéra, Place de la Concorde, Arc de Triomphe, and the 

Eiffel Tower. In Rome, visit the VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE 

CHAPEL, famous for Michelangelo’s ceiling paintings and The 

Last Judgment, as well as monumental ST. PETER’S SQUARE and 

BASILICA. Cross the Tiber River to enter the iconic COLOSSEUM 

and ROMAN FORUM. 

* These packages are also available with one additional night in 

Paris (DRS1 or DRR1). See our website for more information. 

LONDON, PARIS, BARCELONA & MADRID 

Package DRB—13 Days—Priced From $3,226US 







Tower. In Barcelona, see Gaudi’s CASA BATLLÓ and La Pedrera. 

Visit SAGRADA FAMILIA BASILICA. Visit Madrid’s palatial PRADO 

MUSEUM. Also see the Plaza de España, Parliament, Cibeles 

Fountain, Orient Square with the ornate Royal Palace, Parque del 

Buen Retiro (Park of the Pleasant Retreat), and the Puerta de 

Alcalá monument. 

LONDON, PARIS, VENICE, FLORENCE & ROME 

Package DRV—16 Days—Priced From $3,983US 

See London’s Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, 

Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the 

Changing of the Guard (if held). In Paris, see famous landmarks, 

such as NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL, THE LOUVRE, the Latin 

Quarter, Les Invalides, the Opéra, Place de la Concorde, Arc 

de Triomphe, and the Eiffel Tower. In Venice, see ST. MARK’S 

SQUARE and BASILICA, visit DOGES’ PALACE, the BRIDGE OF 

SIGHS, and watch a GLASSBLOWERS’ DEMONSTRATION. Visit 

Florence’s ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS. See Cathedral Square, 

Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce Square, and Ponte Vecchio. 



ROMAN FORUM. 


WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO 

YOU ALWAYS KNOW WHAT YOU GET 

OUR ITINERARIES TELL YOU EXACTLY WHAT’S INCLUDED 

Read our tour descriptions and you’ll understand the real value we offer. 

Each day’s agenda is spelled out, with inside visits and special features 

indicated in UPPERCASE, so you know exactly what’s included in the price. 


Excellent accommodations are vital to your enjoyment on vacation, and we’re 

proud to be associated with some of the world’s finest hotels, most of which are 

deluxe (D), superior first-class (SF), or first-class (F) hotels. Each hotel is rated 

by our quality controllers following standards set by the independent Hotel & 

Travel Index and by national tourist boards. Hotels are listed on itinerary pages, 

although it may be necessary to substitute with an alternate hotel of equivalent 

standard. Your travel documents will list hotel addresses with telephone and 

fax numbers, plus you can find more details on our website. Triple rooms are 

usually no larger than twin or double rooms. The additional bed is often a rollaway 

bed put in for the night. Three separate beds cannot be guaranteed. 

INCLUDED MEALS 

With Globus, mealtimes are designed to help you enjoy the best of each 

city along the way. Start each day of your vacation the right way—with an 

included breakfast! The type of breakfast you’ll enjoy is specified in each 

itinerary. Lunch and dinner highlights are tailored to each vacation and 

may include welcome and farewell dinners, as well as lunches and dinners 

at local restaurants to give you a true taste of your destination. On all our 

included meals, whether at a local restaurant or at your hotel, enjoy a 

complimentary glass of wine, beer, soft drink, and coffee or tea! Plus, we 

give you freedom to take advantage of the best a city has to offer by not 

including lunches and dinners where dining locally is a major attraction. 

NOTE: We typically cannot process requests for special meals. Some hotels and 

restaurants may be able to provide for a special diet—vegetarian, salt-free, etc.— 

but there is no way to guarantee this and if available, there may be an additional 

charge associated. Please ask your Tour Director for assistance. 

THE FINEST TEAM OF TRAVEL EXPERTS 

With Globus, you benefit from the expertise we bring to every vacation. 

We set very high standards and are dedicated to selecting the right 

Tour Directors, Local Guides, and Local Hosts. These experts are from 

the region through which you’re traveling, and they share their vast 

knowledge of the areas and help you maximize each moment. Beyond the 

professionals you meet on tour are the men and women working diligently 

behind the scenes. Our extensive technical support network carefully 

monitors vacations in progress, ensuring your trip goes smoothly and 

allowing us to deliver unique, quality travel experiences every time. 

TRAVEL IN STYLE 

When you step aboard your Globus private deluxe motorcoach you’ll 

be immediately impressed by the comfort and amenities: an emergency 

restroom; free Wi-Fi (where available); and reclining seats equipped with 

individual air-conditioning vents, high-fidelity speakers so you won’t miss 

a moment of Tour Director commentary, and extra leg room. While other 

companies install and sell 53 seats, our average group size is just 36 travelers, 

so you’ll enjoy more seat space. For the comfort of all passengers, our 

motorcoaches are non-smoking, however, there are opportunities to smoke 

during the frequent stops. We also have a custom of daily seat rotation to 

ensure everyone benefits from a variety of views. 

GET MORE FROM YOUR MONEY 

OUR PRICE GUARANTEE* 

You want value for your money—and protection from any surprises. We 

put your mind at ease against price increases. After booking with us, 

simply confirm your booking with a full, per person deposit and you are 

protected against any land price increases due to currency fluctuations. 

Want the same guarantee for both international and intra-vacation airfare? 

No problem. Provide your full air deposit for Flex Air and/or intra-vacation 

air purchased through Globus along with your land deposit, and you are 

protected against any airfare or fuel-surcharge increases. If you choose 

Instant Purchase Air, your full air payment locks in your price. 

Many of our itineraries indicate “Vacation departures in 2018 are subject 

to price and itinerary modifications.” Full details of all our 2018 itineraries 

will be available in September 2017, and will include any necessary 

changes to itineraries shown in this brochure. If there are changes to 

your 2018 itinerary, you have the right to cancel your reservation without 

penalty within 7 days of notification of our new published itinerary. 

Our vacation prices listed are per person and based on double 

occupancy. They do not include airfare, unless specifically noted on the 

itinerary pages. If there are single room supplements or reductions for 

triple occupancy, they are listed when applicable. Single and triple rooms 

are not available on all vacations. 

*Please see the Terms & Conditions for full information on our Pricing Policy and 

applicable guarantees, as well as deposit, final payment, and cancellation terms. 

JOINING LATE & LEAVING EARLY 

Call your Travel Consultant for any reductions that apply to your vacation 

for joining late or leaving early. Vacations with these reductions are sold on 

a land only basis. 

GREAT WAYS TO SAVE 

Globus offers several ways to save money. See page 25 for details on 

all Deals & Discounts. 

MORE WAYS TO ENHANCE YOUR VACATION 

EXTRA NIGHTS BEFORE & AFTER YOUR VACATION 

If you require extra nights immediately before and/or after your tour, 

we can make reservations for you. Rates are per person, per night (see 

individual itinerary pages for rates) and include a room with private bath, 

breakfast, service charges, and taxes. If space is unavailable at the hotel 

where your vacation stays, accommodations may be reserved at a hotel 

of equivalent standard. In this case, the transfer from/to the vacation hotel 

is at our expense. During particularly busy periods, hotel space for extra 

nights may be limited or unavailable. 

MyGLOBUS SM & MyMONOGRAMS SM 

With the Globus family of brands you can personalize your travel 

experience by selecting and pre-purchasing optional excursions online 

via MyGlobus and MyMonograms. They are designed to enhance your 

experience and are scheduled perfectly within your itinerary. So, go ahead 

and immerse yourself in your destination according to your passions, 

whether it’s cuisine, wine, museums, music, or whatever. 

For your peace of mind and protection, the Globus family of 

brands provides not just one, but two financial plans—the 

Globus $10 Million Customer Protection Plan AND the 

United States Tour Operator Association (USTOA) $1 Million Travelers Assistance 

Program. We have provided a $10 million letter of credit issued by a leading bank to 

protect payments made by our customers for all future vacation departures. This is in 

addition to the $1 million assistance plan maintained by the USTOA. The Globus family 

of brands believes it is important to assure our customers and travel partners that we 

are financially sound and back our products 100%. 

As an active member of the USTOA, the Globus family 

of brands is required to post $1 million with USTOA to 

be used to reimburse, in accordance with the Terms & 

Conditions of the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program, the advance 

payments of Globus family of brands customers in the unlikely event of bankruptcy, 

insolvency, or cessation of business. The $1 million posted by the Globus family of 

brands and shared among its affiliates may be sufficient to provide only a partial 

recovery of the advance payments received by the Globus family of brands. More 

details of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program and a list of affiliates may be 

obtained by writing to USTOA at 345 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1801, New York, New York 

10001, by emailing information@ustoa.com, or by visiting www.USTOA.com. 

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ASK ABOUT BUSINESS-CLASS UPGRADES 

LOW AIR-INCLUSIVE PRICES & FREE AIRPORT TRANSFERS 

Good reasons to book your flights with the Globus family of brands: 

■ Free airport transfers ■ Air coordinated with vacation dates ■ Competitive prices without the hassle 

COMPETITIVE PRICES 

As a completely independent tour operator, we have no ties to any one 

airline. We have negotiated the lowest possible airfares with the world’s 

finest carriers on behalf of our travelers. Plus, Globus’ buying power means 

generally better rates for you. 

AIR OPTIONS 

Globus offers two air options: Flex-Air and Instant Purchase Air. Flex-Air 

allows flexibility if you want to make changes to your vacation schedule. 

Instant Purchase Air may offer additional airline options but has more 

restrictions. Air-inclusive price quotes will include all governmentimposed 

taxes and fees applicable at the time of booking and will be 

shown as a Total Amount. (Please see “Applicable airfare taxes & fees” 

section that follows). 

GUARANTEED AIR-INCLUSIVE PRICES 

Flights are only available to passengers traveling from the United States 

and only when booked in conjunction with a land vacation (i.e., air-inclusive 

vacation). An additional non-refundable $300 flight deposit is required 

for Flex-Air bookings. Instant Purchase Air requires air payment in full at 

time of booking plus a non-refundable service fee ($30 per person for 

North & Central America, $50 per person for Europe & Middle East, or $80 

per person for all other international destinations). Once booked, Instant 

Purchase Air is non-refundable and non-changeable. Some vacations may 

only offer one air type option. However, once your airfare is confirmed 

and Globus has received your full air and land deposit, your air-inclusive 

vacation price is guaranteed.* 

Globus reserves the right to ticket passengers upon receipt of full land 

and air deposit; thus, any subsequent changes and/or revisions to airline 

reservations at your request after receipt of full land and air deposit are 

subject to revision fees and/or airline-imposed change or cancellation fees. 

Generally, these fees are up to $300 but in some instances, may be up to 

100% of the ticketed price. Please ask if any such charges apply before 

making changes, as all changes at your request are payable by you. 

*Please see the Terms & Conditions for full information on our Pricing 

Policy and applicable guarantees, as well as deposit, final payment, and 

cancellation terms. 

APPLICABLE AIRFARE TAXES & FEES 

Air-inclusive price quotes will include all government-imposed taxes 

and fees applicable at the time of booking and will be shown as a Total 

Amount. The total airfare price, the base airfare price, and the applicable 

government taxes and fees are broken-out line-by-line and shown on 

the invoice after your travel is booked. Additional airline fees for baggage 

may apply and are not included in the total amount. Please refer to our 

website or carrier websites for current baggage pricing information. For 

return travel from some countries, international travelers are required to 

pay entry and/or exit fees at the airport. These fees will be collected by 

the local government and are payable by the traveler at time of travel. Your 

confirmation booking information will contain information about these fees. 

BUSINESS CLASS/PREMIUM ECONOMY UPGRADES AVAILABLE 

Business class and/or Premium Economy upgrades may be available for 

purchase. Please inquire at the time of booking for applicable price quotes. 

NOTE: USA connection flights and intra-Europe flights typically do not have upgraded 

cabins available in conjunction with international upgraded service. 

FREE AIRPORT TRANSFERS 

When you book your Globus tour air-inclusive, transfers from/to the 

airport to/from your start/end hotels are included on brochure dates. 

This can be a substantial savings, as a taxi transfer in some cities is 

as much as $85 each way. Transfers will be provided only if confirmed 

by Globus. Look for confirmation of your transfer in your important 

travel documents. 

HASSLE-FREE BOOKING 

With Globus, think of your entire vacation as one-stop shopping. Rather than 

spending hours researching flight options to coordinate with your vacation 

dates, let us handle the work. And when we book your flights, if there are 

any changes to your vacation schedule, we make the flight changes for you. 

SELECTING YOUR FLIGHTS 

In most cases you’ll be offered a choice of carriers and flight schedules 

as well as price points to choose from when selecting your flights. Your 

schedule will be provided to you at the time of booking (schedules are 

subject to change by carriers). Since seats for our low-cost airfares fill 

quickly, we urge you to book early. Air-inclusive reservations cannot be 

made later than 10 days prior to departure. Additional rules may apply. 

Ask your Travel Consultants for details. 

TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (T.S.A.) SECURE 

FLIGHT REQUIREMENTS 

Due to increased travel security around the world, the Transportation 

Security Administration (TSA) requires airlines to collect this information 

in accordance with the Secure Flight Program enacted by the U.S. 

Department of Homeland Security. If the name on the airline reservation 

does not exactly match the first and last name on the passport, you may 

not be allowed to board the plane. It is also important that this information 

be provided correctly at the time of booking, as any changes to your 

flight booking, which includes spelling, could be subject to a change fee, 

penalties, higher fares, new schedule, and/or cancellation. Secure Flight 

Passenger Data (SFPD) includes name as it appears on government-issued 

ID the passenger plans to use when traveling, date of birth, gender, and 

redress number (if applicable). This information is required within 

10 days of booking air with the Globus family of brands. 

RECEIVING YOUR ETICKET 

Your eTicket receipt is published within your travel documents and will 

be received by your Travel Agent two to three weeks prior to vacation 

departure. For late bookings, travel documents, including the eTicket 

receipt, are sent after final payment is received. Special service requests 

such as special meals or, if applicable, to advise your frequent flyer number 

may be done by your Travel Agent directly with the air carrier. 

Please retain your ticket copy and boarding passes in the event you need 

them later for proof of your flights (to accumulate frequent flyer miles, for 

example). We are unable to supply ticket copies after your return. 

WE ALSO ACCEPT YOUR RESERVATION ON A LAND-ONLY BASIS 

While booking your vacation air-inclusive gives you all the advantages 

described here, you can also choose the land-only option. Travelers who 

make independent flight arrangements on regularly scheduled direct 

flights (but not chartered flights) may reserve our airport transfer service. 

Please contact your Travel Consultant about restrictions, availability, and 

prices at the time of booking and fax (303.703.7060) or send a photocopy 

of your air itinerary with arrival and departure flights and dates, plus your 

Globus invoice number, to the Globus Transfer Department. Flight details 

should be sent apart from other correspondence or payment and must be 

received no later than five weeks prior to departure. 

SPECIAL NOTE FOR TRAVEL AGENTS 

BOOKING A VACATION WITH THE GLOBUS FAMILY OF BRANDS 

COULDN’T BE EASIER 

■ Use our Online Reservation System at GlobusFamilyPartner.com 

■ Call our Travel Consultants at 800.221.0090 

Please have each traveler’s exact name, date of birth, gender, and 

nationality as it appears on his/her passport as well as traveler phone 

and email contact ready when booking. 


AIRPORT TRANSFERS MADE EASY 

The beginning and end of your vacation should be as hassle free as the tour itself—and with Globus, it is! Transfers from and to the airport are easy... 

and we can often even help you out when you’ve booked your Globus tour before or after a sea cruise. 

AIRPORT TRANSFERS 

Transfers are available for flights arriving/departing within the following 

times on day of tour arrival and departure: 

AIRPORT CITY 

AMMAN 

Queen Alia Int. 

AMSTERDAM 

Schiphol 

ATHENS 

International 

BARCELONA 

International 

BELFAST 

International 

BERGEN 

BERLIN 

Tegel 

BRUSSELS 

Bruxelles-National 

BUDAPEST 

Ferenc Liszt Int. 

COPENHAGEN 

International 

DUBLIN 

International 

DUBROVNIK 

International 

EDINBURGH 

International 

FRANKFURT 

International 

GENEVA 

International 

GLASGOW 

International 

HELSINKI 

Vantaa 

ISTANBUL 

Atatürk 

LIMERICK 

Shannon 

LISBON 

Portela 

LONDON 

Heathrow 

Gatwick 

MADRID 

Barajas 

24 hours 

6 am – 3 pm 

24 hours 

6 am – 3 pm 

6 am – 3 pm 

6 am – 6 pm 

6 am – 4 pm 

6 am – 3 pm 

6 am – 3 pm 

6 am – 4 pm 

6 am – 1 pm 

6 am – 3 pm 

6 am – 3 pm 

6 am – 3 pm 

6 am – 3 pm 

6 am – 2 pm 

6 am – 3 pm 

24 hours 

6 am – 2 pm 

6 am – 4 pm 

24 hours 

6 am – 3 pm 

6 am – 3 pm 

MÁLAGA 

Costa del Sol 

MARSEILLE 

Provence 

MILAN 

Malpensa & Linate 

MOSCOW 

Domodedovo & 

Sheremetyevo 

MUNICH 

F.J. Strauss 

NAPLES 

Capodichino 

NICE 

Côte d’Azur 

OSLO 

Gardermoen 

PALERMO 

Falcone-Borsellino 

PARIS 

Charles de Gaulle 

& Orly 

PRAGUE 

Václav Havel 

REYKJAVIK 

Keflavik 

ROME 

Fiumicino 

STOCKHOLM 

Arlanda 

ST. PETERSBURG 

International 

TEL AVIV 

Ben Gurion 

VENICE 

Marco Polo 

VIENNA 

International 

6 am – 3 pm 

6 am – 3 pm 

6 am – 3 pm 

6 am – 3 pm 

6 am – 3 pm 

6 am – 3 pm 

6 am – 3 pm 

6 am – 4 pm 

6 am – 3 pm 

6 am – 3 pm 

6 am – 3 pm 

24 hours 

24 hours 

6 am – 3 pm 

6 am – 3 pm 

24 hours 

6 am – 3 pm 

6 am – 3 pm 

WARSAW 

F. Chopin International 6 am – 3 pm 

ZURICH 

Kloten 

Arrival 

Departure 

6 am – 3 pm 

10 am – 3 pm 

Please see your travel documents for full details regarding set pick-up 

times at designated airport locations. For very early departures, please 

note that breakfast cannot be provided. 

Transfers cannot be provided when you join late or leave early. Flight 

information is required for transfers at the time of booking. 

AIRPORT TRANSFERS FOR EXTRA NIGHTS 

Private airport transfers can be arranged when you purchase extra nights before or 

after your vacation. Tariffs are per transfer, one way, 24-hour service. 

US$ 

OVERNIGHT CITY 1-2 PAX 3-4 PAX 5-7 PAX 

Aix-en-Provence (Marseilles) 90 140 245 

Amman 50 119 175 

Amsterdam 74 140 245 

Athens 93 171 220 

Barcelona 116 152 245 

Belfast 107 140 245 

Bergen 108 144 198 

Berlin 106 145 245 

Brussels 86 129 175 

Budapest 70 140 245 

Copenhagen 132 152 175 

Dead Sea (Amman) 50 119 175 

Dublin 112 140 245 

Dubrovnik 73 100 175 

Edinburgh 90 147 257 

Florence 74 140 245 

Frankfurt 80 111 175 

Geneva 123 140 245 

Glasgow 74 100 175 

Helsinki 89 109 175 

Istanbul 176 183 193 

Jerusalem (Tel Aviv) 194 200 285 

Lake Como (Malpensa) 154 190 245 

Lake Como (Linate) 207 242 276 

Lake Maggiore (Malpensa) 181 233 245 

Lake Maggiore (Linate) 280 324 334 

Limerick (Shannon) 70 140 245 

Lisbon 70 140 245 

London* 25* 25* 25* 

Lucerne (Zurich) 254 307 406 

Madrid 89 140 245 

Málaga 70 140 245 

Marseilles 99 106 175 

Milan (Malpensa) 135 165 245 

Milan (Linate) 80 140 245 

Monte Carlo (Nice) 173 221 258 

Moscow (Sheremetjevo) 106 132 175 

Moscow (Domodedovo) 113 146 175 

Munich 111 144 245 

Nice 103 140 245 

Oslo (Gardermoen) 249 256 303 

Palermo 132 152 248 

Padua (Venice) 145 177 214 

Paris 106 140 245 

Prague 70 140 245 

Reykjavik 153 200 245 

Rome (Fiumicino) 73 140 245 

Sorrento (Naples) 115 210 317 

Stockholm 154 255 265 

St. Petersburg 73 113 175 

Tel Aviv 184 191 228 

Torremolinos (Málaga) 70 140 245 

Venice Island-water-taxi 139 146 245 

Vienna 86 140 245 

Warsaw 54 102 175 

Zurich (hotel shuttle service) — — — 

Zurich (Tour ZH) 76 110 175 

*London (Globus shuttle service): tariffs per person 

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PEACE OF MIND 

PROTECTION 

TRAVEL PROTECTION 

Helping to protect your travel investment, your belongings and most importantly, 

you for those unforeseen circumstances that may arise before or during your trip. 

From $149 per person** 

PEACE OF MIND 

PROTECTION 

Part A Benefits* 

SCHEDULE OF BENEFITS 

Maximum Benefit Amount 

Cancellation Penalty Waiver ..................................Cash Refund up to Trip Cost 

Single Supplement (Occupancy Upgrade) ..........................................Included 

Enhanced Cancellation Penalty Waiver ..................................................Trip Cost 

Part B Benefits 

Maximum Benefit Amount 

Trip Interruption........................................................................... 150% of Trip Cost 

Single Supplement (Occupancy Upgrade) ..........................................Included 

Missed Connection ........................................................................................$1,000 

Travel Delay (Up to $150 Per Day) .............................................................$1,000 

Medical Expense/Emergency Evacuation 

Accident and Sickness Medical Expense ............................................ $50,000 

Emergency Dental Expense .......................................................................$1,000 

Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation ...........................................$500,000 

Non-Medical Emergency Evacuation....................................................... $25,000 

Accidental Death and Dismemberment 

24-Hour Other Than Air Flight ................................................................ $25,000 

Air Flight .....................................................................................................$100,000 

Baggage and Personal Effects ....................................................................$2,500 

Baggage Delay ................................................................................................... $250 

Non-Insurance Services 

One Call 24-Hour Assistance Services 

ENHANCED CANCELLATION PENALTY WAIVER 

This additional Enhanced Cancellation Penalty Waiver allows you to cancel your vacation 

up to 24 hours (or the prior business day, whichever is farther out) before your scheduled 

departure for any reason and have your cancellation penalty, minus this Plan cost, 

refunded in Globus family of brands Travel Certificates, with the balance of the refund 

made, if applicable, either in cash or credit card credit. 

Independently arranged air or Instant Purchase Air arranged by The Globus family of 

brands is not covered. 

Any amount payable under this Enhanced Cancellation Penalty Waiver will be reduced 

by the amount of any Trip Cancellation amounts paid or payable under the Cancellation 

Penalty Waiver of this Plan or under any other travel insurance or travel protection plan 

providing Trip Cancellation benefits. 

The Enhanced Cancellation Penalty Waiver is provided by The Globus family of brands 

and is not an insurance benefit underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company. 

WAIVER OF PRE-EXISTING MEDICAL CONDITIONS EXCLUSION 

When your payment for the plan is received within 14 days of the date of your initial 

deposit or payment for your trip, the plan exclusion for pre-existing medical conditions will 

be waived, provided you are not disabled from travel. 

Please Note: This plan may not be purchased after you have made final payment for your trip. 

*The Travel Arrangement Protection Benefits of this Part A are provided by The Globus family of 

brands. For New York Residents Only: 1) the Part A Cancellation Penalty Waiver is replaced by a Trip 

Cancellation Insurance Benefit which is underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company; and 2) 

The Enhanced Cancellation Penalty Waiver may be purchased separately without purchase of the Travel 

Protection Plan and is not an insurance benefit underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company. 

**Plan payments may vary based on plan type and state of residence. Certain terms, conditions, and 

limitations may apply. See the Plan Documents for complete details. Coverage options may vary and 

may not be available in all states. 

CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS 

Certain exclusions and limitations apply and are detailed in the Plan Description, which will be 

included with your confirmation invoice. For example, coverage does not apply to: any sickness or 

condition of you, a Traveling Companion, Family Member or Business Partner traveling with you that 

existed during the 60 days prior to the effective date of the coverages (this exclusion is waived if 

your premium is received within 14 days of the date of your initial deposit or payment for your trip), 

suicide, normal pregnancy, war or any act of war. 

A Traveling Companion is defined as a person with whom you have coordinated travel arrangements 

and intend to travel with during the trip. For the Trip Cancellation and Interruption coverage, Other 

Covered Reasons, as defined, includes the following events or their consequences: Cancellation or 

Interruption of your trip due to: Inclement Weather, unannounced Strike, mechanical breakdown that 

causes complete cessation of services of your Common Carrier for at least 12 consecutive hours; 

a documented traffic accident while en route to departure; being hijacked or quarantined; jury duty; 

destruction of your home, or destination or workplace by fire, flood, burglary or natural disaster; 

being called to the emergency service of government to provide aid or relief in the event of a natural 

disaster; a documented theft of passports or visas or a transfer of employment of 250 miles or more; 

involuntary job termination (must be employed with same employer for 1 year); a Terrorist Incident 

which occurs in a city listed on the itinerary for your trip provided the Terrorist Incident occurs within 

30 days prior to the Scheduled Departure Date for your trip or revocation of military leave due to war. 

This is a brief listing of the plan exclusions and definitions, you can review the Plan Description which 

includes all of the exclusions and plan definitions online at: www.tripmate.com/wpF372G. 

**Please Note: Plan cost is based upon the cost of your trip. Benefits are described on a general 

basis only. There are certain restrictions, exclusions and limitations that apply to all coverages and 

services. This advertisement does not constitute or form any part of the Plan Description or any 

other contract of any kind. Plan benefits, limits, and provisions may vary by state jurisdiction. You 

can access a Plan Description (or Policy, for residents of certain states) and Description of 24-Hour 

Emergency Assistance Services, which describe the benefits and limitations in detail online at 

www.tripmate.com/wpF372G 

The Part B Travel Insurance Benefits are underwritten by: United States Fire Insurance Company. 

One Call 24-Hour Assistance Services and Non-Medical Emergency Evacuation are services 

provided by: One Call Worldwide Travel Services Network, Inc. and are not insurance benefits 

underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company. 

All Plan Benefits are administered by: Trip Mate, Inc. (in CA, dba Trip Mate Insurance Agency), 

9225 Ward Parkway, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO, 64114, 1-800-888-7292. 

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TERMS & CONDITIONS 

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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY 

1. The purchase/payment of any travel services 

offered by Group Voyagers, Inc., authorized to do 

business as Globus and Monograms (“Globus”), 

constitutes a contractual arrangement between the 

Traveler (“you”) and Globus, and represents your 

acceptance of the Globus Terms & Conditions. 

2. Terms & Conditions are accurate at time of 

printing and are subject to change prior to booking. 

You are advised to check on the websites or to 

request the latest version of the Terms & Conditions 

from your travel agent or Globus prior to booking 

your vacation. 

TO MAKE A RESERVATION 

3. To make your reservation, see your travel 

agent, visit GlobusJourneys.com, or call Globus at 

1.866.431.3000. 

LAND DEPOSIT 

4. A $250 non-refundable, non-transferable, 

per person, per vacation deposit is required to 

reserve space for you. Globus accepts checks, 

money orders, Visa, MasterCard, Discover/Novus, 

and American Express. Payment of the deposit 

indicates you have read and accepted these 

Terms & Conditions. Your booking is not confirmed 

until the deposit is processed by Globus and you 

receive a confirmation invoice. 

INVOICING 

5. You are responsible for verifying everything on 

your invoice is accurate and complete, including 

dates of travel, options selected, and that each 

name matches the relevant passport. Globus 

cannot accept responsibility if we are not notified of 

inaccuracies within 5 days of sending out the invoice. 

Changes are subject to the fees and penalties noted 

below. In the case of billing errors, Globus reserves 

the right to re-invoice you with correct pricing. 

LAND FINAL PAYMENT 

6. Final payment for your vacation is due 45 days 

prior to commencement of services, with some 

limited exceptions, as noted below. Within the final 

payment date, payment in full is required at time 

of booking to reserve space. Reservations (land, 

cruise, and air) are canceled if final payment is not 

received by the due date; cancellation penalties 

apply, as noted below. For group reservations, travel 

agents should refer to the Group Policy, which will 

be provided to you by Globus upon request and is 

also located on the Travel Agent Portal. 

EXCEPTIONS APPLY TO THESE VACATIONS 

7. The following deposit and/or final payment 

dates apply to these vacations. Please see your 

invoice for more information on deposit and/or final 

payment dates. 

• For vacations that include a Hurtigruten 

cruise final payment is due 90 days prior to the 

commencement of services. 

• Other exceptions may apply to vacations 

referenced in this brochure but do not have a 

full Dates & Prices box. Full details are available 

through your Travel Agent or on our website. 

VACATION ACCEPTANCE 

8. Acceptance on the vacation is subject to 

presentation of the Traveler Certificate, which will 

be available in your final Travel Documents. 

GLOBUS AIR OPTIONS 

9. Flex-Air and Instant Purchase Air: Flex-Air allows 

flexibility if you want to make changes to your 

vacation schedule; Instant Purchase Air may offer 

additional airline options but has more restrictions. 

Some vacations may only offer one air option. 

AIR-INCLUSIVE VACATIONS & FINAL PAYMENT 

10. Additional deposits or payments are required 

for international air added to the start and/or end 

of your vacation and/or for intra-vacation air, as 

specified in the itinerary (“air-inclusive vacations”). 

Air-inclusive vacation pricing is guaranteed upon 

receipt of full land plus air deposit or land deposit 

plus full airfare price, depending on type of airfare 

purchased (Flex-Air or Instant Purchase Air). 

11. Flex-Air: A $300 non-refundable, nontransferable, 

per person air deposit is required at 

time of booking a Flex-Air air-inclusive vacation 

package. Applicable land deposit, as above, is also 

required at time of booking. Once ticketed, cancel/ 

change penalties of at least $300 per person up to 

100% of the air price will apply. 

12. Instant Purchase Air: Full air payment a nonrefundable 

service fee ($30 per person North/ 

Central America, $50 per person Europe/Middle 

East, or $80 per person for all other international 

destinations) is required, and will be included in 

the quote, at time of booking for Instant Purchase 

Air booked in conjunction with a Globus vacation. 

Applicable land deposit, as above, is also required 

at time of booking. Once booked, Instant Purchase 

Air is non-changeable and non-refundable after 24 

hours from purchase. 

13. Air-inclusive packages (Flex or Instant 

Purchase) are only available from the United States. 

14. Intra-vacation air may be Flex-Air or 

Instant Purchase Air and will be advised at 

time of booking. For Flex Intra-Vacation Air, an 

additional $250 per person, non-refundable, nontransferable 

air deposit is required. For Instant 

Purchase Intra-Vacation Air, full air payment 

a non-refundable service fee ($30 per person 

North/Central America, $50 per person Europe/ 

Middle East, or $80 per person for all other 

international destinations) is required, and will 

be included with the quote, at time of booking 

for Instant Purchase Intra-Vacation Air booked in 

conjunction with a Globus vacation. Applicable 

cruise and Flex-Air deposits or Instant Purchase 

Air full payments, as above, are also required 

at time of booking. Intra-Vacation Air is nonrefundable 

after final payment. 

15. Air-inclusive vacations include all taxes, fees, 

and fuel surcharges. These taxes and fees include: 

• September 11th Security Fee up to $11.20 per 

person 

• Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person 

• Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $4 

per segment 

• All U.S. and international arrival and departure 

and other government-imposed fees added by the 

airlines and applicable at the time of booking 

BOOKING CANCELLATIONS & FEES 

16. If a booking cancellation is received by Globus 

prior to the final payment date of your vacation, 

your non-refundable land deposit and Travel 

Protection payments will be retained in addition to 

your Flex-Air deposit, Instant Purchase Air payment 

and service fee, and/or intra-vacation air deposit or 

payment. 

17. For individual reservations, the following per 

person cancellation fees apply for cancellations 

within final payment date. Total price does 

not include discounts, promotions, or special 

incentives. (For group reservations, refer to the 

Group Policy.) 

18. Travel Protection payments are always nonrefundable 

once purchased and will be added to 

the cancellation fees noted below. 

19. Standard Cancellation Fees 

• 45-22 days prior to commencement of services: 

20% of total price* 





• On departure day and later: 100% of total price* 

EXCEPTIONS TO THE STANDARD CANCELLATION FEES 

For vacations that include a Hurtigruten cruise: 







• On departure date or later: 100% of the total 

price* 

20. Other exceptions may apply to vacations 

referenced in this brochure that do not have a 

full Dates & Prices box. Full details are available 

through your Travel Agent or on our website 

21. *Total price does not include any Instant Purchase 

Air or Instant Purchase Air service fees, which are 

non-refundable after 24 hours from purchase. Intra- 

Vacation Air is non-refundable after final payment. 

22. Cancellation fees may also apply to any 

additional services, including extra night 

accommodations, independently supplied services, 

and optional excursions reserved prior to, during, 

and after the tour. If flight changes, including but 

not limited to flight cancellations or name changes, 

are requested after full land and air deposits are 

received, revision fees, change fees, or airline 

cancellation fees will apply (see “Revision Fees” 

below). In many instances, airline revision or change 

fees can be up to $300, but in some instances may 

be up to 100% of the ticket price. Cancellation 

penalties will be quoted at time of cancellation. 

TOUR CANCELLATIONS 

23. Globus reserves the right to cancel or 

reschedule any vacation departure for any 

reason, including insufficient demand or force 

majeure. If a vacation is canceled prior to 

departure, Globus's only responsibility will be to 

refund the amount received for the reservation. 

Globus will try to rebook the same vacation 

with a different departure date, or a similar 

vacation, but there is no guarantee of availability 

of offering. For air-inclusive vacations, Globus 

will try to confirm air schedules for the selected 

new dates, subject to availability. Globus 

cannot assume responsibility for any additional 

costs or any fees relating to the issuance and/ 

or cancellation of air tickets or other travel 

arrangements not made through Globus. 

REVISIONS & REVISION FEES 

24. In addition to any airline-imposed change 

fees, a fee of $30 per transaction will be charged 

by Globus for any alteration or revision made to a 

reservation after deposit is received. Any revision 

to a booking, including but not limited to flight 

cancellations or name changes, may result in the 

loss of confirmed airline reservations or increased 

airfare, which will be payable by you. In many 

instances for Flex-Air purchases, airline revision or 

change fees are up to $300, but in some instances 

may be up to 100% of the ticket price. Instant

Purchase Air and associated service fees are nonrefundable 

and non-changeable after 24-hours from 

purchase; thus, alterations or revisions to a booking 

with Instant Purchase Air will require new air to be 

purchased, and is subject to full payment, as above. 

25. Intra-vacation air and hotel penalties may also 

apply to alterations or revisions to a booking, and 

may be up to 100% of the full price. 

26. A change of traveler name, vacation date, or 

itinerary within final payment will be treated as a 

full cancellation and new reservation; vacation and 

airfare cancellation fees, as above, apply. 

AIR ARRANGEMENTS 

27. Airfare may be purchased through Globus 

for travel originating from the United States. All 

carriers are independent operators and are not 

owned, managed, or operated by Globus. Your 

airline ticket is a contract between you and the air 

carrier only, even if you purchase through Globus. 

By purchasing your air services through Globus you 

waive all liability for Globus for such air services. 

28. Globus is not responsible if an airline cancels, 

reschedules, or delays a flight for any reason. If you 

purchased air through Globus, we will try to assist 

in making new arrangements, providing you have 

not already checked in with your airline for your 

first flight segment. After check-in, you must work 

with the airline directly to reach your destination 

or to make any alternate arrangements, including 

amendments to return services. Airline fees often 

apply for modifications to air schedules not related 

to airline-imposed flight cancellations, reschedules, 

or delays. These fees will be payable to the airline 

directly at time of request. 

29. If you miss your departure flight or connection, 

it is your responsibility to work with the airline on 

which you are ticketed to reach your destination. 

No refunds will be provided by Globus for portions 

of trips missed due to canceled, rescheduled, or 

delayed flights after airport check-in, nor is Globus 

responsible for any additional expenses you may 

incur prior to joining your trip if you miss your 

departure flight or flight connection. 

30. For air purchased through Globus, if any air 

schedule requires an overnight stay in a gateway 

city, Globus can assist you with hotel reservations; 

however, the cost of the overnight stay (including but 

not limited to hotel and meals) is your expense. Air 

routings are subject to availability. Routings are not 

guaranteed and are subject to change at any time. 

31. If you make your own flight arrangements, 

Globus will not be responsible for any loss resulting 

from cancellation or changes in international 

gateways, itineraries, or travel dates. We 

recommend that you do not purchase airline tickets 

with high penalty charges for changes. 

TSA AIRLINE INFORMATION 

32. Under the Secure Flight Program enacted by 

the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the 

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires 

airlines to collect information from you for the 

purposes of Watch List matching. TSA may share 

information you provide with law enforcement or 

intelligence agencies or others under its published 

system of records notice. At time of booking a 

vacation with air reservations, Globus will collect the 

required information and add to your air booking to 

pass to the airline(s) for the Secure Flight Program. 

The information includes full name, date of birth, 

gender, and redress number (if available). Failure 

to provide the required TSA information at time of 

booking will result in the loss of confirmed flights and 

airfare price, as information is required for ticketing. 

Rebooking lost airfare is subject to schedule 

availability at time of rebooking and may result in 

alternate flight schedules and/or increases in airfare 

price. Any increase in airfare price is payable by you. 

INSECTICIDE 

33. Some countries may require aircraft cabin 

insecticide treatment for inbound foreign flights. 

For more information about aircraft disinfection 

requirements and a list of countries requiring 

disinfection of i-bound flights, visit http://ostpxweb. 

dot.gov/policy/safetyenergyenv/disinsection.htm. 

FREQUENT FLYER REWARD PROGRAMS 

34. Frequent Flyer mileage accrual is at the 

discretion of the airline(s), and is not always granted 

for airfare purchased through Globus. You will need 

to contact the airline(s) directly for information on 

Frequent Flyer Programs and any applicable reward 

mile accrual. Globus cannot assist with this process. 

Cancellation penalties, as noted above, will apply to 

all airfare, regardless of accrual grants. Take this into 

consideration before purchasing airfare. 

ENGLISH 

35. All Tour Directors, Local Hosts, Local Guides, 

and ships’ crews speak English, and all vacation 

commentary is conducted in English only. For 

maximum enjoyment and understanding, you 

should be able to read and speak English. 

AUTHORITY TO REMOVE OR REFUSE 

PASSENGERS 

36. In the sole discretion of Globus, Globus may 

refuse transport to any passenger or may require 

any passenger to leave the tour if it is reasonably 

believed that the passenger (1) is dangerous to 

others or to himself or herself; (2) has engaged in, is 

engaged in, or is threatening to engage in behavior 

that may adversely affect the safety, security, comfort, 

enjoyment, or well-being of other passengers or 

Globus representatives, including, but not limited to, 

behavior that is disruptive, verbally abusive, physically 

abusive, obnoxious, harassing, discriminatory, or 

obscene; or (3) has failed or refused or is failing or 

refusing to following Globus’s rules and procedures 

or the instructions of Globus or its representatives. In 

the event a passenger is removed, such passenger 

may be left at any city without any liability to Globus 

or its representatives. Globus shall not be required to 

refund any portion of the price paid by any passenger 

who is removed under the terms of this paragraph, nor 

shall Globus be responsible for expenses for lodging, 

medical care, meals, transportation, or any other 

expenses incurred by the passenger. Globus shall be 

entitled to recover from the passenger any costs or 

expenses incurred by Globus or its representatives 

in the removal of the passenger or the exercise or 

enforcement of this clause. 

TRAVELERS WHO NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE 

ON TOUR AND/OR CRUISES 

37. You must report to Globus any disability 

requiring special attention while on tour or on 

cruise at the time the reservation is made. Globus 

will make reasonable attempts to accommodate 

the special needs of disabled travelers, but is not 

responsible in the event it is unable to do so nor 

responsible for any denial of services by air carriers, 

hotels, restaurants, or other independent suppliers. 

Globus cannot provide individual assistance to a 

vacation participant for walking, dining, getting on 

and off coaches, cruise ships, and other vehicles, 

or other personal needs. A qualified and physically 

able companion should accompany travelers who 

need such assistance. If we are not notified at time 

of reservation of any disability requiring special 

attention, Globus reserves the right to cancel 

your booking or terminate your vacation if your 

special needs or disabilities are not suitable for 

the vacation, are incompatible with other travelers, 

or if you are not traveling with a companion who 

provides all the assistance you require. Globus will 

not refund or cover any costs or expenses incurred 

for cancellation, booking, or termination of the 

vacation. Cancellation penalties, as above, apply. 

38. Not all sightseeing stops/sites accommodate 

wheelchairs, and some locations and sightseeing 

activities require extensive standing, sitting, or 

walking—sometimes on unpaved or cobblestone 

streets. Globus will not refund or cover any cost or 

expense incurred for any missed activities due to 

a participant's inability to fully participate with the 

group. The Americans with Disabilities Act is only 

applicable within the United States, and facilities 

for disabled individuals are limited outside its 

borders. Most transportation services, including 

the touring motorcoaches and cruise ships, are not 

equipped with wheelchair ramps. Although some of 

our ships have elevators, many small ships do not. 

Passengers requiring ship elevators should inquire 

before making reservations. 

39. Motorized scooters and motorized wheelchairs 

are not suitable for international travel and not 

permitted on Globus tours. 

YOUNG TRAVELERS 

40. Travelers who are under 18 years old on 

the departure date must be accompanied by an 

adult throughout the vacation, and are requested 

to share an adult's accommodation. Children 

under 8 years of age are not allowed on any 

Globus vacation. There are no age restrictions 

for Monograms vacations. For any special 

requirements regarding airline tickets for children, 

contact your airline directly. 

41. Young travelers 8-17 receive a 10% discount 

off the land price. 

42. On Monograms vacations, young travelers 

ages 12-17 receive a 10% discount on the land 

vacation price; young travelers 2-11 receive a 25% 

discount. 

43. Due to heightened security, many countries 

have adopted practices to prevent international 

abductions of children. If a child will be traveling 

with adults other than the parents or with only 

one parent, it is recommended that a notarized 

letter be written by the parents or non-traveling 

parent granting authorization to travel, including 

the dates of travel. We suggest that you also 

contact the appropriate consulate and airlines 

because they may have additional requirements or 

recommendations. 

SMOKING 

44. Smoking is not allowed on transportation that 

is exclusively provided by Globus. On cruise ships, 

smoking is restricted to certain areas of the vessel. 

This includes e-cigarettes, cigarettes, cigars, and 

any other smoking device 

MOTORCOACHES 

45. Globus follows a mandatory, daily seat 

rotation on motorcoaches. For the enjoyment of 

all passengers, you must adhere to the rules of 

the Tour Director regarding seat rotation. Alcohol 

consumption is not allowed on board Globus 

motorcoaches. 

PRICE POLICY 

46. All vacation prices are based on rates 

(reflecting foreign exchange rates) known at the 

time of publication and expected to be in effect 

at the time of departure, and do not include 

airfare, except where noted on specific itineraries. 

Vacation prices are per person, based on double 

occupancy (two people sharing a room). Single 

room supplements and triple reductions are listed 

where applicable. Not all accommodation types are 

available on all vacations. 


47. Prices are subject to change without notice, 

subject to the guarantees set forth below. 

48. Once Globus has received your full land 

deposit for any cruise vacation, that land price is 

guaranteed and you are protected against any base 

land price increase due to currency surcharge. 

Any subsequent land or cruise cost increases are 

at Globus's expense, not including energy cost 

increases and/or any government tax increases. 

49. Pricing for air-inclusive vacations, including 

those with intra-vacation air, are guaranteed when 

Globus has received your full land plus air deposits 

and/or full air payment, as noted above. Globus 

reserves the right to ticket Flex-Air bookings, and 

vacations with intra-vacation air, upon receipt of 

full land and air deposits; thus, any subsequent 

revisions made at your request are subject to 

airline-imposed change fees, cancellation fees, 

and/or changes in airfare price, which are your 

responsibility to pay. Instant Purchase Air is 

ticketed upon receipt of full air payment; thus, full 

cancellation fees, as noted above, apply. 

50. Vacation departures in 2018 are subject to 

itinerary modifications. Full details will be available 

in September 2017. Travelers have the right to 

cancel their reservation without penalty within 

7 days of notification in the event of itinerary 

modifications for departures in 2018 prior to the 

release of the 2018 brochure. Vacations with Instant 

Purchase Air will receive full refunds for changes to 

vacations or vacation dates in 2018 with the release 

of the 2018 brochure, providing notification of 

cancellation is received within 7 days. 

VISAS & PASSPORTS 

51. It is your responsibility to verify all visa and 

passport requirements necessary for your vacation. 

You are responsible for obtaining independently 

and paying for all visas and entry documents, for 

meeting all health and other requirements, and for 

any documents required by the laws, regulations, 

orders, and/or requirements of the countries you 

will visit. Globus cannot accept liability for any 

passenger refused entry onto any transport or into 

any country due to failure of the passenger to carry 

correct documentation or adhere to specific entry 

and exit requirements. All visa information listed on 

the website, in documents, or in the brochure is for 

U.S. citizens only. Non-U.S. citizens must consult 

with appropriate consulates to determine if any 

visas or other documents are needed. 

52. You must have a passport to travel 

internationally. Most countries require that the 

passport be valid for at least six (6) months beyond 

the conclusion of your trip. It is recommended 

you have a minimum of three blank pages in your 

passport when traveling. Multiple-entry visas 

are required for some vacations. The process of 

obtaining a visa and/or passport can take up to 

three months or more. 

53. Some government agencies in foreign 

countries require Globus to collect and pass 

on in advance of travel certain personal and 

other details related to you, including but not 

limited to government-issued identification and 

passport details. If you fail to supply the details, 

as requested, fully and accurately, your trip may 

be interrupted or canceled. There are no refunds 

for failure to provide documentation or failure to 

provide documentation by the time required. 

HOTELS, ACCOMMODATIONS & 

TRANSPORTATION 

54. The hotels listed on the website or in the 

brochure are intended to be used on all departures; 

however, hotels are not guaranteed. Globus 

reserves the right to substitute other hotels than 

those listed on the itinerary pages. If a change 

becomes necessary for any reason, including 

alternate hotels for additional departures on the 

same date, or hotel location changes within or 

outside itinerary cities, the hotel substituted will be 

of equivalent quality to those shown. No refunds 

are provided for hotel changes; full cancellation 

penalties, as noted above, apply. 

55. Globus contracts twin-bedded rooms. Double 

bedded rooms may be requested but are never 

guaranteed. Triple rooms are the same size as 

twin-bedded rooms and are at the discretion of the 

hotel. Triple rooms will have beds to accommodate 

three people, but three separate beds cannot be 

guaranteed. The additional bed, if available, is often a 

roll-away bed put in for the night. If there are only two 

beds, a roll-away may be requested but cannot be 

guaranteed. If available, additional charges may apply 

for a roll-away and are payable by you directly to the 

hotel. Some hotels do not offer triple rooms. When a 

triple room is not available, hotels may provide one 

twin-bedded room and one single room. 

56. Single supplements ensure your own room, not 

necessarily a twin or double-bedded room. Single 

rooms in hotels are generally smaller in size and 

may be less conveniently located. On overnight 

ferries, single cabins may not be available or are 

limited and singles may be asked to share. 

57. Room and bed preferences are not guaranteed. 

58. Check-in times vary worldwide; Globus cannot 

control or guarantee check-in times. 

59. In the rare event included train or air services 

are unavailable, alternate services will be provided. 

Itinerary timings are approximate and are subject 

to change. 

BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE 

60. Porterage at hotels for one suitcase per person 

is included in the vacation price. Airport/train 

station porterage is not included, unless otherwise 

specified in your travel documents. Be prepared 

to carry your own suitcase on and off airplanes 

and trains and through airports and train stations. 

Regulations within most airports require travelers to 

handle their own luggage through customs. 

61. Your single bag should have dimensions 

not exceeding 30"x21"x11" and weight not 

exceeding 50lbs (22kg). We regret that we are 

unable to accept a second suitcase or any luggage 

exceeding these limits on any Globus vacation. 

Some vacations have more restrictive regulations 

than those listed above. Refer to your Travel 

Documents for more information. 

62. Air carrier restrictions may vary from the 

limitations listed above. Size and weight limitations 

for carry-on and checked baggage vary from 

airline to airline and even according to destination. 

While making an air-inclusive booking, you will 

be provided with baggage fee information. After 

booking an air-inclusive booking, up-to-date 

information on carrier-specific standard checked 

baggage allowance (including size and weight 

limitations), the standard allowance (and fee, if 

applicable) for carry-on baggage, and the standard 

fee for the first and second checked bag, along 

with the information about additional discounts 

that may apply depending on flyer-specific factors 

(e.g., frequent flyer status, military, credit card used 

for purchase, or early purchase over the Internet, 

etc.), can be found on the carrier's website or by 

accessing iflybags.com. Globus is not responsible 

for additional fees imposed by air carriers for 

baggage, and these fees are not included in the airinclusive 

vacation price. You will be required to pay 

these fees directly to the airline at check-in. 

63. No responsibility is accepted by Globus 

for loss of or damage to baggage or any of the 

traveler's belongings throughout the duration of the 

vacation. Baggage insurance is recommended. See 

the Globus website or back of this brochure for an 

all-inclusive Travel Protection plan. 

64. Carry-on bags should not exceed the 

dimensions of 12"x11"x 6". For safety reasons, 

wheeled carry-on bags are not suitable as hand 

luggage on motorcoaches and mini-buses. 

Carry-on bags must be small enough to store in 

overhead bins or under the seat in front of you on 

motorcoaches and other transportation. 

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS 

65. Passenger Travel Documents, including e-ticket 

itineraries, are sent by regular ground delivery 

approximately 2-3 weeks prior to departure, provided 

full invoice payment has been received. If available, a 

service charge per reservation is added for documents 

requested in advance and/or for 2-day delivery or 

for delivery to multiple addresses. Two-day delivery 

with related charges is required for reservations made 

within 45 days of commencement of services and for 

delivery outside the continental United States; charges 

will be quoted at time of reservation. 

GRATUITIES 

66. Gratuities are included for services during the 

land stay of your vacation. This includes wait staff 

at included meals, hospitality staff at hotels for 

nights purchased through Globus, and porterage 

at hotels for one suitcase per person. Gratuities 

for your Tour Director, Local Hosts, Local Guides, 

driver, and ship's crew are not included in the 

vacation price (unless otherwise noted in pricing 

details) and are discretionary. 

NOT INCLUDED IN THE LAND/CRUISE 

VACATION PRICE 

67. The following charges are not included in 

the land/cruise vacation price, unless otherwise 

noted: airfare to and from the start of your vacation; 

intra-vacation air, unless specified in the itinerary; 

airline baggage fees including checked and/or 

excess baggage fees; Federal inspection fees 

for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; 

International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; 

other per person taxes imposed by government 

entities; airport taxes and fees, including the 

September 11th Security fee up to $11.20 per 

person, passenger facility charges up to $18 per 

person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up 

to $4 per segment, and U.S. and international 

arrival and departure and other governmentimposed 

added by the airline and applicable at 

time of booking; port taxes; passports; visas and 

vaccinations; tips to your Tour Director, Cruise 

Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/ 

or ship's crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and 

cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, 

beverages, and food outside of the contracted 

Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant 

or onboard your vessel (these extra items will 

be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or 

restaurant); airport transfers on non-qualifying 

flights; optional excursions; porterage at airports 

and train stations; Travel Protection; and all other 

items of a personal nature. 

REFUNDS 

68. Any request for refunds is subject to these Terms 

& Conditions; no refund will be made for unused 

services of less than 48 consecutive hours, for 

unused transportation where group activity tickets 

are involved, or for voluntary modifications made by 

the traveler. Airport transfers are complimentary with 

air booked through Globus on qualifying flights and 

dates. Not all flights or dates qualify. Customers not 

using the included transfer will not be given a cash 

equivalent or vacation price reduction. 

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SERVICE INQUIRIES AFTER THE VACATION 

69. As it is difficult and sometimes impossible 

to properly investigate a complaint if Globus 

is not advised of such complaint quickly, any 

compensation you may have been able to 

claim could be reduced or even forfeited if you 

do not follow the complaints procedure set out 

in this clause. 

70. After returning from your vacation, if you 

wish to inquire about any services provided, 

ensure that all correspondence relating to those 

services is received by Globus, Traveler Services, 

Group Voyagers, Inc., (see address under 

"Responsibility"). Any complaint or claim involving 

the vacation services offered in the Globus 

brochure or on the Globus website, involving the 

negligence of any suppliers, sub-contractors, or 

agents in relation to any service provided to the 

vacation participant must be notified to Globus 

while on vacation or within 30 days of the vacation 

completion, except where such time limitations are 

prohibited by law. 

HOLIDAYS 

71. During local or national holidays or special 

events, peak seasons, on Sundays, and during 

religious occasions, certain facilities such as 

museums, churches, restaurants, sightseeing 

tours, hotels, and shopping may be limited or not 

available. Alternatives will be offered whenever 

possible. Globus cannot be held responsible for 

any closures, necessary itinerary changes, or 

curtails for any reason. 

CHRISTMAS MARKET VACATIONS 

72. Christmas markets generally close around the 

third week of December. 

SAFETY 

73. Be aware that during your participation on 

vacations operated by Globus, certain risks 

and dangers may arise beyond our control, 

including but not limited to: the hazards of 

traveling in undeveloped areas; travel by boat, 

train, automobile, aircraft, or other means of 

transportation; forces of nature; political unrest; 

acts of lawlessness or terrorism; and accident 

or illness in remote regions without means of 

rapid evacuation or medical facilities. Globus will 

not have liability regarding provision of medical 

care or the adequacy of any care that may be 

rendered. While Globus will use its best efforts 

to ensure that adequate measures are taken, 

by agreeing to participate in a vacation and/ 

or optional excursions you agree that you will 

hold Globus harmless regarding any provision 

of medical care or the adequacy of any care 

rendered. Globus is not responsible for such risks 

and dangers that may arise beyond our control. 

Payment of your deposit indicates you accept 

these risks and dangers and agree to hold Globus 

harmless for such. 

PHOTOGRAPHS & PICTURES 

74. Photographs or pictures appearing in this 

brochure should be used solely as an indication 

of facilities and attractions. Actual facilities and 

attractions may vary according to itinerary. Maps 

shown on the vacation pages are current at the 

time of printing and may not reflect the actual 

routing should the itinerary change. 

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS 

75. Optional excursions (“the Services”) available 

for booking are provided by local operators or 

other third parties that are entirely independent of 

Globus and do not form any part of the product 

or services sold to you by Globus or of these 

Terms & Conditions, even where Globus suggests 

particular operators/other third parties and/ 

or assists you in booking such optional shore 

excursions. Your contract for such Services will be 

with the organizer or operator of that Service, and 

will be subject to its Terms & Conditions, which 

may contain exclusions or limitations of liability. 

Globus has no liability for any such optional 

excursion or for any act(s) or omission(s) of the 

organizer or operator or for any of its employees 

or agents or any other person(s) connected with 

the optional excursion. 

76. Any advice or assistance on or with any 

Service provided by any local representative 

does not mean or imply that the Service is 

sold, supervised, or controlled by Globus, or 

that any such advice or assistance is given 

on behalf of Globus. Vacation participants 

are asked to check with the operator of any 

optional excursion and the applicable Terms & 

Conditions before booking. 

77. For operational reasons, not all optional 

excursions listed in the cruise itinerary, in print, 

online, or in travel documents may be available 

during your vacation. Your Tour Director will advise 

of availability while on tour. 

78. Optional excursions purchased in advance of 

travel at MyGlobus or MyMonograms are nonrefundable 

within 11 days to commencement of 

services, unless otherwise listed as non-refundable 

at time of purchase. 

WI-FI 

79. Wi-Fi connectivity on transportation provided 

by Globus (for tours where Wi-Fi is available on 

the motorcoach) is provided by an independent 

third party with separate Terms & Conditions of 

usage and acceptance thereof. These can be found 

online or will be made available upon request. 

Wi-Fi connectivity is not guaranteed, and is often 

disrupted, unavailable, and slower internationally 

than you are accustomed. 

RESPONSIBILITY 

80. Group Voyagers, Inc., located at 5301 South 

Federal Circle, Littleton, Colorado 80123, is an 

independent company (“the Company”) licensed 

to market and distribute travel products under 

the Globus and Monograms brand names, and 

arrange for the vacation services offered on this 

website, including transportation, sightseeing, 

and accommodations through independent 

contracts. 

81. Air carriers, accommodations, and other 

suppliers (including but not limited to trains, 

cruises, ferries, motorcoaches, hotels, and 

restaurants) providing services are independent 

contractors and are not agents, employees, 

servants, or joint venturers of the Company 

or its affiliates. All certificates and other travel 

documents for services issued by the Company 

are subject to the Terms & Conditions specified by 

the supplier, which are available upon request, and 

to the laws of the countries in which the services 

are supplied. 

82. The international carriage of passengers 

is subject to international conventions and 

treaties, where applicable. These international 

agreements limit and, in some events, exclude 

the carrier's liability to passengers (vacation 

participants). Where any claim or part of a 

claim (including those involving death or 

personal injury) concerns or involves any travel 

arrangements (including the process of getting 

on or off the transport concerned) provided 

by any air, sea, inland waterways, rail or road 

carrier, or any stay in a hotel, the Company's 

maximum liability is the maximum that would 

be payable by the carrier or the hotel keeper 

concerned under the applicable international 

convention, treaty, or regulation applicable to 

the travel arrangements or hotel stay (e.g., the 

Warsaw Convention, the Montréal Convention 

for international travel by air, the EU Regulation 

on Air Carrier Liability for air carriers with an 

operating license granted by an EU country, the 

Athens Convention for international travel by 

sea) in that situation. 

83. After departure, if the Services included 

in the vacation cannot be supplied or there 

are changes in an itinerary for reasons beyond 

the control of the Company, depending on the 

circumstance, the Company will take reasonable 

action to arrange for the provision of comparable 

services. Any resulting additional expense will be 

the responsibility of vacation participants, and any 

resulting savings will be refunded by the Company 

to vacation participants. 

84. The Company reserves the right to accept 

or reject any person as a vacation participant; to 

expel any participant from the vacation; to make 

changes in the itinerary whenever the Company 

deems it necessary for the comfort, convenience, 

or safety of the participants; and to cancel a 

vacation at any time. 

85. The vacation participant agrees that neither 

the Company nor its affiliates shall be liable for any 

damage, loss (including personal injury, death, and 

property loss), or expense occasioned by any act 

or omission of any supplier providing services, any 

insurer or insurance administrator under the Travel 

Protection plan, or any other person. 

86. Any dispute between the vacation participant 

and the Company, directly or indirectly relating to 

the Terms & Conditions, shall be first submitted to 

mediation at Denver, Colorado, before a mediator 

mutually agreed to by the parties. If mediation is 

not successful, the dispute must be resolved by 

binding arbitration under Colorado law before the 

Judicial Arbiter Group or its successor located 

at 1601 Blake Street, Denver, Colorado 80202. 

The prevailing party shall be entitled to an award 

of costs and reasonable attorneys' fees. Any 

action to enforce the arbitrator's decision shall be 

brought in the state or federal courts in the State 

of Colorado. 

87. Arbitration against the Company must be 

commenced within one year following the date of 

vacation completion. Neither the Company nor any 

affiliate shall in any case be liable for other than 

compensatory damages, and you hereby waive any 

right to punitive damages. 

88. No person, other than an authorized 

representative of the Company by a document 

in writing, is authorized to vary, add, or waive 

any term or condition on its website, including 

any term or condition set forth in the preceding 

provisions. 

TRADE NAME 

89. GLOBUS and EVERY JOURNEY TELLS A 

STORY are trade and service marks owned and/or 

applied for and/or registered by Globus Gateway 

Ltd. Inc., in the US Patent & Trade Mark Office and 

in other global jurisdictions. Group Voyagers, Inc., 

is an authorized user of the trade and service marks 

GLOBUS and EVERY JOURNEYS TELLS A STORY, 

owned by Globus Gateway Ltd. Inc. 

90. MONOGRAMS is a trademark owned and/or 

applied for and/or registered by Globus Gateway 

Ltd. Inc., in the US Patent & Trade Mark Office and 

in other global jurisdictions. Group Voyagers, Inc., 

is an authorized user of the trade and service mark 

MONOGRAMS, owned by Globus Gateway Ltd., Inc.

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