ESCORTED HOLIDAYS COLLECTION 2020

Escorted Holidays Collection

2020

Distinctive

holidays from an

airport near you!

Escorted Holidays 2020

Welcome to our collection of escorted holidays for 2020 – our twentieth anniversary collection!

As always, the emphasis for all our holidays is to provide interesting and unusual itineraries with departures from a wide range of regional

airports all at value for money prices.

We pride ourselves on taking our customers to some of Europe’s relatively undiscovered gems. Just a few examples are the Curonian Spit in

Lithuania (page 33), the Alt Camp in hidden Catalonia (page 10), the Cartuja National Stud Farm near Jerez (page 15), the High Tatras in Poland

(page 31), the island of Elba (page 25). But also in amongst our itineraries you will fi nd over 30 UNESCO World Heritage sites and magnifi cent

cities such as Krakow, Barcelona, Seville, Tallinn and Bucharest.

Our touring holidays are fully escorted by our knowledgeable Tour Directors who live and work in the countries visited and are, we believe, the

best in the business. On our single centre holidays you will be well cared for by equally knowledgeable local resort representatives.

Of course, to help keep your holiday budget as low as possible, the vast majority of our holidays include dinner each evening. Flying from your

local airport also helps, avoiding extra costs in time and money travelling to one of the major hubs. We also include one checked suitcase

(minimum 20kg) on all fl ights. And we guarantee that the price of your holiday will not change after we have confi rmed your booking.

All our holidays have that little extra ingredient which makes the difference and we are sure you will fi nd something that will appeal to you.

If you do – give us a call on 0116 279 3929 – this will also be a different experience. No hanging around listening to a series of options, no

‘please wait for the next available operator’ – a real person will answer you straight away!

We have negotiated no single supplements on selected dates in Catalonia, Cyprus, Portugal, Crete, Greece, and on the Costa

Blanca. But make your booking quickly as availability is limited and spaces always sell out very fast.

We are very proud of the level of repeat custom we enjoy and are extremely grateful for that loyalty. Here are some comments from

customers who have travelled with us recently.

Patrick, our tour guide, was excellent. His knowledge of the areas

we visited was extensive. He kept us informed of all arrangements

and made good decisions when the weather changed. He was a real

gentleman and the ease with which he led the trip made it extremely

enjoyable. This was our fi rst time with your company and we would be

happy to travel with you again.

Mrs C, Prestwick (Carcassonne, Cathar Country & Catalonia)

I would like to express my thanks to PTS for a most enjoyable week.

I cannot speak too highly of your rep John. He was excellent in every

way – knowledgeable, kind and helpful

Mrs W, Carmarthen (A Week on the Algarve)

I have just returned from Highlights of Crete holiday and felt I must

write to say that yet again, I have had a wonderful time. The choice of

escorted tours you arrange is excellent as are the hotels you use.

Mrs B, Exeter

Most enjoyable holiday. Great driver. Our tour guide greatly enhanced

our understanding and enjoyment. Thanks John

Mrs T, Rhondda (Bucharest & Transylvania)

Carlos was exceptionally engaging, very knowledgeable & personable.

Local guides were also very knowledgeable, not rushed. Excellent week

from all aspects.

Mrs H, Fife (Seville, Cordoba, Granada & Ronda)

Another very enjoyable holiday with PTS. Good hotel and interesting

excursions. Gloria, the PTS rep, was excellent. Very attentive, friendly.

A word of praise too for the local guide in Valencia.

Mrs C, Wigan (The Costa Blanca, Valencia & Guadalest)

Very good, enjoyable holiday with an excellent knowledgeable guide.

Thank you!

Mrs T, Leeds, (Bordighera – the Italian Riviera & Monte Carlo)

Very impressed by our rep, Manuel. Our trips were excellent mainly

because of Manuel's pleasant attitude and knowledge. Thank you for a

lovely holiday.

Mr & Mrs H, Essex (Andalucia’s Eastern Coast)

Once you have made your booking you will have peace of mind in knowing that your money is safe as all our holidays are ATOL protected by

the Civil Aviation Authority.

We also offer walking holidays throughout Europe including in most of the areas included in this brochure - call us on 0116 279 3929 or visit

www.preferredts.com

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You can request a booking online at www.preferredts.com. Or make a provisional booking by calling our reservations hotline on 0116 279 3929 or e-mail sales@

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4 Cyprus - Aphrodite's Ancient Isle 20 The Cinque Terre, Portofino & the Italian Lakes

5 A Week on Evia - no single supplement 21 Bordighera - the Italian Riviera & Monte Carlo

6 Tenerife - Island of Contrasts 22 The Islands & Gardens of Lake Maggiore

7 A Week on the Algarve 23 Lake Iseo & the Camonica Valley

8 The Costa Blanca, Valencia & Guadalest 24 The Tuscan Coast, Lucca & Florence

9 Andalucia's Eastern Coast, Granada & Almeria 25 Isle of Elba, Siena & the Medieval Cities of Tuscany

10 Montserrat, Roman Tarragona & Gaudi's Reus 26 Apulia & Royal Caserta

11 Carcassonne, Cathar Country & Catalonia 27 A Week in Crete - no single supplement

12 Mallorca's North East Coast 28 Highlights of Crete - from Mirabello to Chania

13 Jaca, Pamplona & the Spanish Pyrenees 29 The Slovenian Alps, Lake Bled, Trieste & Venice

14 The Orange Blossom Coast, Peniscola & the High

Villages

30 Best of the Baltics

15 The Costa de la Luz & Sherry Country 31 Krakow, Zakopane & the High Tatras

16 Western Andalucia - Isla Canela, Rio Tinto & the

Guadiana River

32 Bucharest & Transylvania

17 Seville, Cordoba, Granada & Ronda 33 Lithuania, Vilnius, Kaunas & Klaipeda

18 A Week on the Lisbon Coast 34 General Information

19 Provence - Arles, Avignon & the Camargue 35 Booking Form

Please refer to the enclosed ‘Dates and Flight Information’ for details of departure dates, prices and flights.

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Cyprus - Aphrodite’s Ancient Isle

8 days from £799 November 2019, February, March & November 2020

NO SINGLE

SUPPLEMENT

FEB & NOV ‘20

An ancient land of mystery, legend, beauty, and love: especially in and around

Paphos, your holiday base. On the west coast of the Akamas Peninsula, Paphos

was the island’s capital for 600 years and its visible archaeological legacy

has led to the whole town being placed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

Effectively parts of the town serve as an open-air museum, with remarkable

mosaics, vaults and caves, the Pillar of St. Paul, the ancient theatre, the Tombs

of the Kings and a Roman Agora are all amongst the sights to see. The area is

steeped in Greek myth and legend. The goddess Aphrodite rose from the sea

foam near Paphos and took pity on Pygmalion by bringing to life his statue of

the beautiful Galatea – their son was Paphos.

• 7 nights hb in Paphos • Paphos orientation walk • Excursion to Nicosia

PROGRAMME

DAY ONE: Flight to Paphos, transfer to

your hotel in Kato Paphos (20 minutes

away) where seven nights half board

accommodation has been reserved for

you.

Cyprus has a long and varied history. At

the crossroads of three continents, Cyprus

was a stopping off point for Crusaders and

has been ruled by the Greeks, Romans,

Franks, Venetians, Turks and British.

DAY TWO: Paphos orientation walk: your

morning walk starts and finishes at the

hotel, and will give you your bearings

not only in the geography of Paphos,

but also its history. You will walk along

the sea front, and pass the ruins of an

early Christian basilica en route to the

harbour. Here you will be able to visit

the archaeological area (entrance fee

included) with its Roman mosaics. You

return to the hotel via the lighthouse and

the Christian catacomb of Solomoni.

DAYS THREE TO SEVEN: In resort in

Paphos, with free time to explore the

town and its historic sites and also time to

relax and enjoy the hotel’s facilities. One

day is dedicated to the included excursion

to Nicosia, the full day giving you a real

taste of this fascinating and charming city.

In the heart of Nicosia is the old city

surrounded by walls dating back to the

16th century. Enclosed in this are countless

museums, churches, monuments,

sites of historic interest, narrow streets

overlooked by the balconies of old houses

and squares surrounded by cafes, shops

and tavernas. The included tour of the

city will take you along the dividing Green

Line and allow you to see the major sights

including the Famagusta Gate and the

Archbishop’s Palace. Also whilst in Nicosia

there will be visits to St. John’s Cathedral

and the Byzantine Museum, and time in

the picturesque old quarter and shopping

centre of Laiki Yitonia.

There may be other excursions available,

into the Troodos Mountains and to the

Bath of Aphrodite (a grotto pool where

the goddess is said to have bathed before

her marriage).

Dancing and Bowls: together with the

sister hotels nearby, the hotel has dance

leaders and bowling coordinators who

will assist with tuition and, on request,

organise events for guests of all abilities.

Lawn Bowls rinks (there may be 20 rinks,

indoor and outdoor, all on synthetic

surfaces). A charge (currently 5 euros) is

made per session (includes equipment).

DAY EIGHT: Free time until your transfer

to the airport for your return flight.

YOUR HOTEL

PIONEER BEACH HOTEL HHHH,

Paphos (seven nights)

The Pioneer Beach is an impressive

4-star hotel with beautifully appointed

bedrooms, public areas, international

buffet style restaurant and colourful

gardens. It is a pleasant 20-minute

walk along the seafront to the

shopping area and a further 10 minutes

to Paphos harbour, or a short ride

on the local bus. The hotel boasts

a freshwater swimming pool with

Jacuzzi, an indoor heated pool with

Jacuzzi, indoor and outdoor short mat

bowling facilities and outdoor Green

Bowls facilities, and a floodlit tennis

court. In the hotel’s Elixir Spa there is

a heated pool, sauna, steam bath, a

fully equipped gym and a hairdressing

salon. Bedrooms have balcony, satellite

tv, fridge, minibar, hairdryer, scales,

make-up/shaving mirror, bathrobes

and slippers, safety deposit box, ironing

facilities, espresso machine as well as

tea and coffee making facilities. (www.

pioneer-cbh.com)

Please note that the hotel

management reserves the right to

change the hotel to the 4-star Athena

Beach, a sister hotel of the Pioneer

Beach located along the seafront half a

mile closer to the port area of Paphos.

(www.athena-cbh.com)

Extend your holiday – extra week

available in Paphos.

A WALKING HOLIDAY is also available

from this hotel. Please ask for a copy

of our Walking Holidays brochure or

visit preferredts.com.


A Week on Evia – no single supplement

8 days from £999 November 2019, March & November 2020

This is the chance to enjoy some Greek winter sunshine and culture on

Greece’s second largest island – Evia. The island has stunning mountain

scenery, green, fertile plains, and of course, beautiful beaches and coastline.

Your holiday base is the Hotel Miramare three miles from the small port of

Eretria. The area is known for its rich agriculture and importance as an ancient

military and commercial centre going back to the 9th century BC. As well as

having plenty of time to relax and enjoy your surroundings, there is an included

excursion to the north of the island, and another to Athens during your stay.

• 7 nights hb in double rooms for sole use near Eretria • Full-day

excursion to Athens with a guided tour of the Acropolis • Scenic tour of

the north of Evia and the spa town of Edipsos

PROGRAMME

DAY ONE: Flight to Athens and transfer to your

hotel near Eretria on Evia for seven nights’ halfboard

accommodation. Transfer time is around

75 minutes.

Although Evia is an island, it is only 45 yards

away from the mainland at its closest point at

Chalkida. However, roads on Evia are few and

far between and the island has largely retained

its distinct rural and remote character, escaping

major tourist development, despite its proximity

to Athens. Your hotel is three miles from the

centre of Eretria, a small port twelve miles

down the coast from Chalkida. Eretria was a

strong military power and had colonies in Italy

and Corfu. Evidence of its rich past has been

revealed by excavations starting in the 1890’s

including a theatre, temple of Dionysus, and

mosaics. Eretria’s Archaeological Museum has a

fine collection of ancient pottery and sculpture.

DAYS TWO TO SEVEN: At leisure in resort with

two included excursions.

Athens: Coach transfer to Athens (63 miles).

Your day in Athens starts with a panoramic tour

passing by the most important monuments

and landmarks of the city – including the

Panathinaikon stadium (the marble stadium

where the first modern Olympics took place in

1896); the former Royal Palace which is now the

Prime Minister’s residence; the Temple of Zeus;

Hadrian’s Arch; the Parliament and the tomb of

the unknown soldier guarded by the colourful

Evzones; Schliemann’s’ house; the Academy,

the University, the National Library, and the old

Parliament. The panoramic part of the tour ends

at the Acropolis where you have a guided visit

which will include the Propylaea, the Temple

of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and, of course,

the Parthenon. You walk through the Herodion

and Dionysos theatres to the Acropolis Museum

for a guided visit. You then have free time for

lunch and to stroll through the cobbled streets

in Plaka at the foot of the Acropolis.

Northern Evia & Edipsos: A spectacular tour

through the beautiful mountain range and

forests of Evia to Edipsos, 82 miles away in the

north of the island. On the way, there is a stop at

the village of Prokopi, home to the pilgrimage

site of the church of Saint John the Russian.

From there, you drop down to the sea and

with superb views of the coastline to the grand

spa town of Edipsos. In Greek myth, the hot

baths here were created by Hephaestus, the

God of Fire, for Hercules so he could relax after

his exploits. Roman emperors and generals

took the cure here, and more recently, such

luminaries as Winston Churchill, Aristotle

Onassis, and Greta Garbo. Mineral waters with

temperatures ranging from 28° to 86°C gush

from springs throughout the town, including

one on the beach. You’ll have free time in

Edipsos to enjoy a walk in the narrow streets

or on the promenade lined with taverns and

coffee shops. To complete the circular journey,

you take the ferry from Edipsos for a pleasant

cruise across the gulf to Arkitsa on the mainland

and then take the highway back to the hotel.

Although it is only 180 miles round trip, it is a full

day including a very scenic drive and ferry trip.

In your free time, you can relax and enjoy

your surroundings at the hotel. As well as

having pleasant gardens, the hotel has an

underground walkway to the sea. You can hop

on the local bus from outside the hotel for the

short trip to Eretria and visit the archaeological

sites and museum, and stroll along the

promenade or among the pine trees on the

Pezonisi islet. Or maybe go to the port and take

the 20-minute ferry ride for a couple of euros

to Oropos on the mainland. Staying on the

bus for another twenty minutes brings you to

Chalkida, the island’s lively capital where there

are good shops in the pedestrian area, a Roman

aqueduct, a former mosque dating back to the

15th century, and an impressive castle. Going in

the other direction on the bus from the hotel

three miles down the coast, you can admire the

Byzantine churches in the town of Amarynthos.

There will also be optional excursions on offer

(subject to minimum numbers as always)

including a full-day to Delphi, and a half-day

through the mountains of central and east Evia

to Kymi, known as the ‘Balcony of the Aegean’

because of the panoramic views.

DAY EIGHT: Departure transfer to the airport for

your flight home.

YOUR HOTEL

HOTEL MIRAMARE HHHH, (seven

nights)

A family-owned hotel on the coast

three miles from Eretria surrounded

by groves and orchards. The hotel has

extensive, lush gardens, two outdoor

pools (not heated), restaurant with

panoramic view over the sea, tennis

court, basketball court, and a wellequipped

fitness room. Standard

bedrooms are in one of three annexes

and have balcony or terrace, satellite

tv, free wifi, safe, fridge, bath/shower,

and hairdryer. Deluxe bedrooms in

the main building or in the new Green

annexe are available at a supplement.

The picturesque bay in front is only

130 metres away and has easy access

via an underground passage. The local

bus service stops in front of the hotel

entrance and goes to Eretria (3miles)

and then on to Chalkida (12 miles).

There is also an inexpensive taxi service

available from the hotel. The frequent

ferry service from Eretria to Oropos on

the mainland operates several times

daily. (www.miramare-eretria.gr)







Tenerife - Island of Contrasts

8 days from £779 November 2019, February, March & November 2020

There are a host of reasons for visiting Tenerife – the largest of the

Canaries, which the classicists rightly called ‘the Fortunate Isles’. Fortunate,

too, in having such a wonderful winter and spring climate for visitors from

the freezing north! An island of contrasts – the miles of sun-drenched

coastline surround Spain’s highest mountain (over 12000 ft), Mount Teide.

Often snow-capped, the desolate volcanic slopes within Teide’s National

Park are a world away from the tropical vegetation of the green Orotava

valley, and the botanical gardens below. You stay in the north part of the

island where the traditional villages and the University town of La Laguna

have a totally different feel to the commercial concreted resorts of the

south – and the lush, tropical landscape with banana plantations also

contrasts with the arid terrain of the south.

brought from the New World by the

‘Discoverers’ who (Columbus included)

used Tenerife as a jumping-off point

for their epic voyages. The garden’s role

was as a trial ground for plants and trees

that would be of important medical or

economic benefit to Spain as a whole.

Designed to a geometric plan, it has

a particularly impressive collection of

trees, including date palms and fig trees,

as well as an enormous oriental plane

tree (platanus orientalis), at the base of

which the garden’s founder planted a

box of coins and documents. There are

also good collections of agave, hibiscus,

orchids, poinsettia and jacaranda. This day

will also include a visit to Orotava town

and an orientation of Puerto de la Cruz.



• 7 nights hb on Tenerife • Excursions to La Laguna, the Botanic Garden

and Orotava Valley, and Mount Teide

PROGRAMME

DAY ONE: Flight to Tenerife, transfer to

your hotel (about one hour away) for

seven nights half board accommodation.

Your holiday base is close to Puerto de

la Cruz (with its agreeable and historical

maritime area) and to the verdant

Orotava valley, whose eponymous town

boasts the attractive mansions of families

who made their fortune trading with the

New World – and then spent fortunes

building fine houses and churches in

their home town to show how successful

they were!

Tenerife still has undiscovered corners,

like Garachico, out to the west. Garachico

is a typical Canarian village, whose

harbour was filled in by a lava flow in the

18th century – since when, as you stroll

the shady square, you get the impression

that, frankly, not a lot has changed!

Also within easy reach is Santa Cruz de

Tenerife, with Calatrava’s futuristic new

ship-shaped auditorium and a pleasant

old quarter: beyond the town lie the

spectacular Anaga mountains.

DAYS TWO TO SEVEN: In resort with

three included excursions.

Mount Teide: you will have a scenic drive

on Mount Teide, with a stop to explore the

volcanic landscape of the Ucanca plain.

La Laguna: an included excursion will

take you to San Cristobal de la Laguna

(to give it its full name). The fine Canarian

Mansions scattered through the town

offer the visitor their bright facades and

impressive woodwork, which conceal

cool patios and shady gardens. One

of them houses the “Museum of the

History of Tenerife” – well worth a look.

This university town has been a UNESCO

World Heritage site since 1999; its layout,

that of the first non-fortified Spanish

colonial town, served as a model for many

towns in the Americas.

The Botanic Garden, with Puerto de la

Cruz and La Orotava and its valley. You

will see, with a knowledgeable guide, the

“Jardin de Aclimatisación” of La Orotava

– the Botanic Garden founded by Royal

Decree in 1788 to house the plants being

YOUR HOTEL

BLUE SEA COSTA JARDIN & SPA

HHHH,

Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife (seven

nights)

The hotel stands on the edge of Puerto

de la Cruz, a 25 minute walk to the

seaside promenade (free courtesy

bus 6 days a week during the day).

There are views to Mount Teide, the

sea, and the Orotava valley from the

hotel’s extensive tropical gardens

(1500sqm). Rooms have bath/shower,

wc, hairdryer, satellite tv, safety deposit

box (charge applies), minibar, and

balcony or terrace. There is an outdoor

pool, spa (charges apply), poolside bar,

entertainment programme, buffet

restaurant, and lounge area (limited

free wifi). Prices are based on standard

rooms. Rooms with a view of Mount

Teide are available at a supplement.

(www.blueseahotels.com/en)


available in our hotel in Tenerife.






A Week on the Algarve

8 days from £749 November 2019, February, March, May & September to November 2020

NO SINGLE

SUPPLEMENT

IN FEB & NOV

‘20

A relaxing week in an excellent hotel amid the beauty of the Algarve is the

recipe for this Portuguese holiday. You will discover not just the spectacular

coastline, but also the unspoilt countryside of the hinterland, with historic

sites such as Silves, the former Moorish capital of the Algarve, with its

Roman Bridge and 16th-century church. Your resort, Armação de Pêra,

boasts one of the most beautiful beaches in the Algarve, with pretty coves

and a panorama of brightly coloured fishing boats. Your base is the 4-star

Holiday Inn (formerly Hotel Garbe), right on the beach.

• 7 nights hb in the 4* Holiday Inn on the beach at Armação de Pêra • 3

included guided excursions visiting Portimao, Silves, Cape St Vincent

and Lagos

PROGRAMME

DAY ONE: Flight to Faro and transfer to

your hotel in Armação de Pêra, just 45

minutes away from the airport. Seven

nights half board accommodation is

reserved for you.


three included excursions:

Your first excursion (half-day) is an

orientation tour, showing you the coast

to the west of your resort. After a photo

stop at the impressive Algar Seco rock

formations, you continue to the pretty

fishing village of Carvoeiro (coffee

stop) and the town and beach resort of

Portimao.

The second excursion takes you inland,

into the rolling countryside, where you

will also stop in one of the Algarve’s

most picturesque villages, Alte, and in

the former Moorish stronghold of Silves.

Alte stands at the foot of the Serra do

Calderao, with white houses clustered in

the narrow streets around the church.

There are natural springs, too, with a

series of little waterfalls, grassy banks,

and a much-painted bridge over the

stream. Silves is bigger than Alte, but

no less pretty, beautifully set under its

well-preserved Moorish castle and its

cathedral, and on the Arade River.

Your other included trip is to the

Algarve’s Wild West, Cape St Vincent,

the south-west extremity of Portugal,

and with its 75m high cliffs, a major

landmark for Atlantic shipping. The area

is rich in birdlife. Nearby is the village of

Sagres, popular with surfers, with a fort,

lighthouse and good beaches. Today

you will also visit Lagos, a town which

is closely associated with Henry the

Navigator, and was the starting port of

many Portuguese voyages of discovery

in the 15th and 16th centuries.



YOUR HOTEL

THE HOLIDAY INN ALGARVE

(formerly the Hotel Garbe) HHHH,

Armação de Pêra (seven nights)

This well-appointed 4* hotel

commands a prime position with a

stunning panoramic view of the bay

of Armação de Pêra, within strolling

distance of shops, restaurants and

entertainment. Its facilities include a

restaurant serving buffet-style meals,

lounge, bar, free wifi in reception and

swimming pool. Rooms are equipped

with bath/shower, wc, hairdryer, direct

dial telephone, individually controlled

air-conditioning, safe, minibar, tea and

coffee making facilities and satellite

tv. Sea view rooms are available at a

supplement. Entertainment is provided

on certain evenings.

(www.hialgarve.com)


available on the Algarve.







The Costa Blanca, Valencia & Guadalest

8 days from £739 March, May, September & November

NO SINGLE

SUPPLEMENT

IN NOV ‘20

is very important in Valencia, the home

of paella, and you should find time to call

in at one of the ‘horchaterias’ and sip on a

nutty ‘milkshake’.

Denia. On this pleasant half-day trip to

Denia you can stroll down the tree-lined

Avenida del Marques de Campo, walk up

to the castle or down to the harbour and

snack on some famous Denia gambas.

DAY EIGHT: Free time until departure for

the airport and your flight home.

The popular Costa Blanca resort of Calpe has a bit of everything –

beautiful beaches, a lively and picturesque old town, stunning scenery

in the shape of the immense Rock of Ifach and varied wildlife, both

on the Rock and on the saltpans. Inland from Calpe, the mountainous

countryside is spectacular and gentle at the same time and contains the

spectacular, historic village of Guadalest and the mediaeval city of Alcoy.

Thriving Valencia is Spain’s third city, behind Madrid and Barcelona, but is

at least their equal in terms of history and cultural diversity.

• 7 nights hb Calpe • Excursion to Valencia • Excursion to Guadalest and

Alcoy • Excursion to Denia • One free spa circuit in the hotel

PROGRAMME

DAY ONE: Flight to Alicante, transfer

to your hotel (one hour depending

on traffic) for seven nights half board

accommodation.

DAYS TWO TO SEVEN: In Calpe. Your

hotel is situated in the Levante Beach

area. It is a pleasant stroll along the beach

and promenade to the Rock of Ifach, the

working harbour or a longer walk up to

the picturesque old quarter. The Rock of

Ifach rises Gibraltar-like 1,100ft from the

sea and is a haven for wildlife. A marked

trail through and around the Rock will

take about 2 ½ hours to complete. As well

as the old quarter you should visit the

Roman Queen’s Baths and the old walls

built to protect Calpe from pirates.

There are three included excursions

during your stay in Calpe.

Serra Aitana Hills, Guadalest and Alcoy.

This drive is as scenic as you will find

anywhere in Spain. You pass through

lemon groves and vast swathes of

fine netting which cover the hillsides,

underneath which are ‘nispero’ trees

whose sweet fruit is protected from the

winter hailstorms in the mountains. The

mountains themselves are a haven for

wildlife including wild cats and genets,

badgers and weasels and even golden

eagles. Guadalest, an ancient Moorish

stronghold, is in a spectacular setting

with fantastic views from the remains of

the Muslim fortress. Further along the

valley is the town of Alcoy where five

rivers meet. Around the Plaza de Espana

is the medieval quarter but you’ll also find

a modernist and industrial heritage in the

town. 95 miles today.

Valencia. 75 motorway miles from Calpe

is the historic, but also trendy city of

Valencia. Valencia’s historic buildings

cluster around the 14th-century cathedral

in the Plaza de la Reina. Your search for

the Holy Grail is over - the gold chalice is

in the cathedral museum! A short walk

away is the so-called ‘real’ Valencia in the

Barrio del Carmen where you’ll find a

host of cafes, bars and restaurants in the

captivating narrow streets. The Central

Market, one of the oldest food markets in

Europe, houses a thousand stalls under

its decorated iron and glass dome. Food

YOUR HOTEL

DIAMANTE BEACH HOTEL HHHH,

Calpe (seven nights)

The hotel is located just a few

metres from the Levante Beach

promenade. The hotel’s modern style

is characterised by its spectacular

glass façade. Rooms are equipped

with a full bathroom with hairdryer,

air-conditioning, safety deposit box,

mini-bar, telephone, satellite tv, wifi

and internet connection, and large

balcony. There are three outdoor

pools, cafeteria, piano bar, and

the Mediterranean cuisine buffet

restaurant with “Show Cooking”. The

spa centre offers a large heated pool

with a vast range of spa amenities. Our

guests receive one free circuit of the

spa consisting of 16 elements including

hydromassage, turkish bath, ice

fountain, thermal bath, jacuzzi, sauna

and 5 different sorts of shower.

(www.diamantebeach.com)






Andalucia’s Eastern Coast, Granada & Almeria

8 days from £599 November 2019, February to June & September to November 2020

Granada was the last city to be re-conquered by the Catholic Kings

in 1492 and Spain’s Moorish legacy is nowhere more evident than in

Granada and its province. On this holiday, not only will you visit the

Alhambra complex in Granada, but also the city of Almeria. Your base is

the coastal city of Almunecar. This is a city whose Phoenician, Roman and

Moorish past is still much in evidence. The wonderful sub-tropical climate

will help you enjoy the city’s rich artistic and cultural heritage as well as

the pretty historic centre. In and around Almunecar the sierras plunge

spectacularly into the sea and you will find no less than 25 beaches and

coves within the boundary of the municipality.

strengthened in the 18th century as

defence against British raids. Or just

stroll through the busy commercial

district in the old centre where you can

admire the city’s monuments – look

out for the plaque dedicated to Laurie

Lee who spent time here during and

after the Civil War. There will also be the

chance to join an optional excursion to

Nerja with its magnificent Balcon de

Europa and its nearby famous caves

- an enormous cavern reminiscent of

an underground cathedral featuring

stalactites, stalagmites and wonderful

rock formations and the white-painted,

hill-top village of Frigiliana.

DAY EIGHT: Free time until your

transfer to the airport and your return

flight.

• 7 nights hb in Almunecar • Visit to Granada and the Alhambra • Tour

along the Costa Tropical to Almeria • 1 entrance free of charge to the

hotel’s spa centre

PROGRAMME

DAY ONE: Flight to Malaga and transfer

to your hotel (55 miles) in Almunecar

on the beach east of the city for seven

nights half board accommodation.

DAYS TWO TO SEVEN: During your

stay there are two included full day

excursions.

The first is to the wonderful city of

Granada just 45 miles away. There is

surely no more spectacular setting

than Granada whose extraordinary

Alhambra complex is dominated by

the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra

Nevada. A local guide will ensure you

make the most of your visit of the

Alhambra and the Generalife Gardens.

(Please note that, due to restrictions

on group visits, the Nasrid Palaces part

of the complex may not be included

in the visit.) As well as visiting the

complex, you will also have plenty of

time to see some of the city’s other

attractions such as the cathedral and

the old Moorish quarter of Albaicin,

now a UNESCO World Heritage Site

together with the Alhambra and the

Generalife. The second excursion is

a trip along the east coast to see the

ancient city of Almeria and (80 miles

away by motorway). Almeria also has

Phoenician and Roman origins and

one of the greatest citadels ever built

by the Moors as well as an unusual

fortified cathedral constructed as

defence against pirate attacks. The

whitewashed walls of the old town

have the unmistakable Al-Andalus

atmosphere.

The rest of your time is free to enjoy

Almunecar. You can visit the Arab

fortress built on top of a Roman

castle or stroll through the delightful

botanical gardens of Majuelo Park

where there is a huge collection of

tropical and subtropical plants, bushes

and trees as well as the remains of

the Roman fish-salting pits. Other

attractions include the exotic bird

park and the network of defensive

towers built by the Moors and later


YOUR HOTEL

HOTEL BAHIA TROPICAL HHHH,

Taramay, Almunecar (seven nights)

The hotel is situated on the small

Pozuelo beach in Taramay on the

eastern edge of Almunecar, 3 km from

the city centre. There is a frequent,

cheap bus service to town if you

do not want to take the extremely

pleasant walk along the seafront. Its

spacious rooms all have bath and wc,

minibar, satellite tv, safe (chargeable)

and hairdryer - most have balcony

or terrace. The restaurant serves

buffet style food and there is a bar

with entertainment on some nights.

The hotel has a large outdoor pool

and a spa. One entrance to the spa

is included during your stay (one

hour use to include active pool with

water massages, sauna, Turkish bath,

pediluvium and sensation shower).

Health and body treatments are also

available at extra cost.

(www.hotelbahiatropical.es)


available in Taramay.






Montserrat, Roman Tarragona & Gaudi’s Reus

8 days

from £659 £689 March to May, September & October

NO SINGLE

SUPPLEMENT

IN MAR, APR

& OCT

Francoli, which boasts what they call the

‘Wine Cathedral’ - the modernist building

that houses the oldest wine co-operative

in Catalonia; and the Cistercian Monastery

of Santes Creus, one of the three great

Catalan monasteries, founded in the 12th

century and housing two royal tombs.

From Santes Creus you transfer back to

your hotel, with an en-route photo stop

at the unusual modernist Sanctuary at

Montferri. 86 miles today.

DAY EIGHT: Departure to the airport for

your flight home.

A week in a four-star hotel on the Catalan coast, with three varied and

interesting excursions to show you different aspects of Catalonia from your

comfortable holiday base – this is the recipe for this holiday. Catalonia has

an incredibly rich variety of landscapes. As well as sandy beaches, such as

the wide, sandy one in front of your hotel, there are mountains, vineyards,

rivers and picturesque villages all waiting to be discovered. As is one of the

world’s great cities, Barcelona - easily accessible by train, with half-hourly

departures.

• 7 nights hb on the Catalan coast, wine included with dinner •

Excursion to Montserrat and Sitges • Excursion to Roman Tarragona

& Reus • Entrance to the Gaudi Centre in Reus • Excursion into the Alt

Camp Countryside • Entrances to the Espluga wine cellar and Santes

Creus Monastery

PROGRAMME

DAY ONE: Flight to Reus or Barcelona.

Transfer to your hotel, just under an

hour away. Seven nights half board

accommodation is reserved for you.


three included excursions.

Montserrat: just an hour away, Montserrat

is one of Spain’s most spectacular sights,

with its astonishing rock formations,

monastery, and fabulous views of the

Llobregat Valley: Montserrat has been a

major destination for pilgrims through

the centuries. The basilica, home of

the famous ‘Black Madonna’, dates

from the 16th century and (subject to

confirmation) you will be able to hear

the boys’ choir sing in the church. You

could also go up to the nature area on the

funicular railway to explore the walking

trails. 110 miles today.

Roman Tarragona & Gaudi’s Reus: just 20

miles away, Tarragona was the capital of

the Province of Northern Spain and home

to the Emperor Augustus – a temple in

his honour stood on the site of the current

cathedral. You will spend the morning in

the old city in the company of an expert

guide, take the view from the Pretorium

(entrance fee included), and see the

amphitheatre, the Circus Maximus, the

forum, and pretty streets and squares as

you stroll through the medieval centre.

You will also have free time for lunch,

and to explore the market area and new

Rambla area with its statue of the ‘Castell’,

the ‘Human Tower’. On the return journey

we will make a short detour to make a

stop in Gaudi’s home city of Reus, with a

visit to the Gaudi Centre where you will

learn something of the great modernist

architect’s work. 57 miles today.

Your third included excursion may be the

one that surprises you most. You go off

the beaten tourist track to visit the nearby

‘Alt Camp’ area – home to some lesserknown

but no less impressive attractions

- the jewel that is the medieval, walled

town of Montblanc where you have a

short orientation walk and free time to

explore, sightsee, and have lunch; the

unspoilt market town of l’Espluga de

YOUR HOTEL

NUBAHOTEL HHHH,

Coma-Ruga (seven nights)

The hotel stands close to the broad sandy

beach. This unspoilt resort is quiet out

of season, rather busier at weekends. A

reasonable selection of shops, bars and

restaurants is about 10 minutes’ walk

(700m) away, and the railway station with

half-hourly departures to Barcelona is

about 15 minutes’ walk away. In Coma-

Ruga itself is Pablo Casals’ villa, now an

interesting museum. The hotel has a spa

centre (a reasonable extra charge applies),

restaurant, bar, lounge, and outdoor pool.

Rooms, which all have balcony, also have 2

queen size beds, bathroom with hairdryer,

phone, air-conditioning/heating, satellite

LCD tv, and safety deposit box (charge

applies). Free wifi in public areas.

(www. nubahotelcomarruga.com)

Extend your holiday - extra week

available in Catalonia.






Carcassonne, Cathar Country & Catalonia

8 days from £729 April, June, September & October

NO SINGLE

SUPPLEMENT

IN APR & OCT

half day excursion to the walled village

of Prats de Mollo, just 12 miles up the

Vallespir valley, on the side of Mount

Canigou. There is also an optional

excursion to nearby Perpignan, the

capital of the Roussillon, and to the artists’

resort of Collioure. A port since Roman

times, many crusades to the Holy Land

set off from here, and reproductions of

works by artists who painted in Collioure

(Matisse and Dérain in particular) will be

found on the quaysides.

DAY SEVEN: Today you return to the

Costa Dorada for your last night, again

on a half board basis. En route there is

a short tour of, and free time to explore,

the exciting city of Barcelona, capital of

Catalonia. Distance today is similar to Day

Three, approx 160 miles.

The ramparts of Carcassonne, the mystery of Rennes-le-Château, the

surrealism of Dalì’s Theatre Museum, combined with a visit to modernist

Barcelona, and stays in unspoilt locations on the Catalan coast and in a

pleasant spa town in the hills of Roussillon - this is a holiday to one of the

most scenic parts of the Mediterranean. The area is also fabulously rich

in history, legend and stunning castles. Discover the land of the heretical

Cathars and solve the mystery of Rennes le Chateau – inspiration for Dan

Brown’s da Vinci Code.

• 3 nights hb in Spanish Catalonia, 4 nights hb in the Roussillon area of

France • Visits to Rennes-le-Château, Carcassonne, The Dalì Museum in

Figueres, and Barcelona

PROGRAMME

DAY ONE: Flight to Catalonia. On

arrival, transfer to your hotel on the

Catalan coast for two nights half board

accommodation. Transfer time 50

minutes.

DAY TWO: Optional half day excursion

to the Roman city of Tarragona where

you can see the amphitheatre, port and

beach and stroll through the medieval

centre. Under the Romans, Tarragona was

the capital of the Province of Northern

Spain and home to the Emperor

Augustus – a Temple in his honour stood

on the site of the current Cathedral. Your

excursion includes a walk with expert

guide.

DAY THREE: Today you depart for France.

En route you will stop in Dalì’s home

town of Figueras with its surreal (in the

truest sense!) theatre-museum (entrance

included). The Dalì Museum, with its

luminous-egg façade, seems to want to

stretch your mind even before you enter!

From there you proceed to your hotel

in Amelie-les-Bains, for four nights half

board accommodation. Distance today is

156 miles, mainly motorway.

DAY FOUR: Full-day included excursion

to Carcassonne and Rennes-le- Château.

Although a longish day, it is packed

with interest. You start with a scenic

drive past two spectacular Cathar

castles – Puilaurens, perched high above

the valley, and Quéribus, whose rocky

spur saw the last stand of the Cathars

in 1255. In Rennes-le-Château you will

see the church, presbytery, villa, tower

and grounds built by the priest, Abbé

Sauniere, at the end of the 19th century.

You will discover the true extent of the

mystery that has spawned so many books

and several tv programmes. You will not

be the first to try and solve the mystery

– a bye-law had to be passed to stop

unauthorised digging in the village by

treasure-hunters!

You continue to Carcassonne for lunch

(not included), and a free afternoon in

the most spectacular walled city on

earth. A UNESCO Heritage site, the cité

is a remarkable defensive structure with

barbican, dry moat, outer and inner walls,

inaccessible watch-towers, posterns,

loopholes and arrow slits. The last part of

your circular route is motorway, and you

arrive back at the hotel at approx 1830.

Total today is just under 200 miles.

DAYS FIVE AND SIX: There is an optional



YOUR HOTELS

NUBAHOTEL HHHH,

Coma-Ruga, (first two and last nights)

The hotel stands close to the broad

sandy beach. This unspoilt resort is

quiet out of season, rather busier at

weekends. A reasonable selection of

shops, bars and restaurants is about

10 minutes’ walk (700m) away, and

the railway station with half-hourly

departures to Barcelona is about 15

minutes’ walk away. In Coma-Ruga

itself is Pablo Casals’ villa, now an

interesting museum. The hotel has a

spa centre (a reasonable extra charge

applies), restaurant, bar, lounge, and

outdoor pool. Rooms, which all have

balcony, also have 2 queen size beds,

bathroom with hairdryer, phone, airconditioning/heating,

satellite LCD tv,

and safety deposit box (charge applies).

Free wifi in public areas.

(www. nubahotelcomarruga.com)

HOTEL DE LA REINE AMELIE HHH,

Amélie-les-Bains (four nights)

Four nights are spent in the Hotel de

la Reine Amélie in the Vallespir Valley.

Situated close to the River Tech, Amélie

is a spa town 19 miles from the coast

and surrounded by pleasant mountain

scenery. The hotel has a bar, lounge area,

restaurant, free wifi, and comfortable

bedrooms with private bath/shower, wc,

tv and phone. Some have a balcony too.

(www.reineamelie.com)

We have prepared some brief historical

notes about Rennes-le-Chateau and

Carcassonne. These are available online

at www.preferredts.com/pdfs/camhist.

pdf or on request.







Mallorca’s North East Coast

8 days from £769 May & October

Drach Caves: A short 18-mile trip to the

famous caves where you have a tour

of the deep caves including the blue

waters of the Baths of Diana, incredible

stalactites and stalagmites, and a boat

trip and classical concert on one the

world’s largest underground lakes.

In your spare time you can enjoy the

facilities of the hotel, or maybe hire a bike

and visit the market town of Arta.


departure transfer to the airport for your

flight home.

Majorca – Mallorca, Majorca – Mallorca, which is it? In English, it has a j

and conjures images of tourist hordes sizzling in the hot sun. Whereas

the Spanish spelling and much more refined pronunciation of Mallorca

reflect the beautiful island much loved by the likes of Chopin, Grace Kelly,

Princess Diana, and the Spanish Royal Family. The area around the resort

of Cala Ratjada in the northeast of the island falls very much into the

latter category. You won’t find high-rise hotel blocks here, but golden

beaches, azure seas, quiet coves and the tranquil pine forest.

• 7 nights hb in the Bella Playa Hotel in Cala Ratjada • Walking tour of

Sa Torre Cega • Excursion to Palma • Excursion to the Drach Caves

PROGRAMME

DAY ONE: Flight to Palma. On arrival, you

will be met at the airport and transferred

to your hotel, the Bella Playa, for seven

nights half-board accommodation.

Transfer time one hour.

Cala Ratjada is an old fishing port on

the north-east coast of the island which

has developed into a pleasant resort

with a busy harbour, craggy coves and

pretty beaches. As well as a host of shops,

cafes, bars and restaurants, Cala Ratjada

has attractive natural areas right on its

doorstep. A variety of bird species thrives

in the protected area of Cala Agulla beach

close to your hotel. While a pleasant walk

through the pine forest will take you to

the lighthouse at Capdepera from where,

on a clear day, you can see across to the

neighbouring island of Menorca.

DAYS TWO TO SEVEN: In Cala Ratjada

with three included activities during your

stay.

Walking Tour of Sa Torre Cega: A twentyminute

walk from your hotel is Sa Torre

Cega, an early 20th-century villa built

for the March banking family. In an ideal

spot overlooking the tiny bay of Cala

Gat, the gardens at Sa Torre Cega were

landscaped by Russell Page, the English

designer whose clients included the Duke

of Windsor, King Leopold of Belgium, and

the Frick Art Collection in New York. And

art is an integral feature of the Sa Torre

Cega gardens where you will see forty

sculptures of the March collection. The

gardens were closed after being severely

damaged in a storm in 2001, and, after

extensive restoration, were reopened by

King Juan Carlos in 2015.

Palma: On a day trip to Palma fifty miles

away, you’ll have plenty of time to explore

the delights of the island’s capital. A short

orientation tour on arrival will show you

where things are, after which you can

choose how you will spend your free time.

Many will make a beeline for the ultraimpressive

Gothic Cathedral. Dating from

the 13th century, the building has been

modified through the ages right up to

the changes made in the early 1900’s by

Antoni Gaudi. Or you could make your

way to the Palau March Museum which

houses the rest of the March sculpture

collection including works by Rodin,

Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth.

Don’t forget to leave time for a delicious

tapas lunch in the narrow streets of the

old centre.

YOUR HOTEL

HOTEL BELLA PLAYA HHHH,

The hotel, on the edge of the resort,

adjoins the Levante Natural Park

area. The hotel offers plenty of

sporting activities (tennis courts,

swimming pool, gymnasium

and discounts for the nearby golf

course among others) as well as

well-furnished rooms (satellite

tv, telephone and full bathroom).

Prices are based on standard rooms.

Superior rooms are available at

a supplement. The hotel has an

outdoor pool and a wellness centre

with sauna, 2 Turkish baths and

relaxation room – free of charge for

hotel guests - and free wifi access

on the Terrace Bar and in Reception.

There is a buffet meal each night

with a huge selection of food,

including local specialities

(www. bellaplaya.com).


available in Cala Ratjada.






Jaca, Pamplona & the Spanish Pyrenees

8 days from £749 June & September

The highest peaks of the Pyrenees are on the Spanish side in Aragon.

This holiday takes you off the beaten tourist track into these magnificent

mountains, with a host of things to see along the way! You will see a bodega

on the Barbastro wine road, medieval stone villages, Canfranc’s huge

‘ghost’ train station, Hemingway’s Pamplona, and an imposing 11th-century

Romanesque castle. You spend four nights in Jaca, ‘Pearl of the Pyrenees’,

and three nights on the coast, including two in historic Tarragona.

• 1 night hb Costa Dorada, 4 nights hb in Jaca, 2 nights bb in Tarragona • Visits

to a Somontano winery and Ainsa • Excursion to Canfranc and Candanchu

• Excursion to Pamplona • Visit to Loarre Castle • Walking tour of Tarragona

PROGRAMME

DAY ONE: Flight to Reus or Barcelona. Transfer

to your hotel on the Costa Dorada, under an hour

away, for one night’s half-board accommodation.

DAY TWO: Today you leave the coast and head

north through the hilly wine-country of Catalonia

and then into the Aragonese Pyrenees. You make

a short stop at a Somontano winery for a tasting in

one of Spain’s oldest wine regions, magnificently

set against a spectacular Pyrenean backdrop.

From here you climb into the Pyrenees proper

towards the unspoilt and historic walled town of

Ainsa. At the confluence of two rivers, and at an

altitude of nearly 2000ft, Ainsa nestles between

three different protected natural park areas. From

the 11th-century castle, you can stroll the short

distance to the arcaded medieval town square,

lined with old stone houses, the church of Santa

Maria – and welcoming bars and restaurants!

There are impressive views down to the two rivers

and up to the (often) snow-streaked 7500ft. crag of

Peña Montañesa. You continue on your dramatic

route to Jaca, where you spend 4 nights on a halfboard

basis. 200 miles today, mainly on excellent

new highways, and always through wonderful

scenery: towering mountains, rocky outcrops and

sparkling waters are all in evidence.

Jaca is an interesting town with a pleasant

pedestrianised main street, medieval town wall,

Romanesque 11th-century cathedral and 16thcentury

citadel as well as other notable historic

buildings. Jaca has bid three times to host the

winter Olympics, and is on the Aragonese Way of

St James - pilgrims on their way to Santiago de

Compostela are regular visitors in the historic town

centre.

DAY THREE: In the morning, you have a brief

orientation walk in the old centre of Jaca. In

the afternoon, there is a short, but fascinating,

included excursion to Canfranc-Estacion.

Following the River Aragon up the mountain, you

arrive at the enormous, mainly disused, former

international railway station at the exit of the

Somport Tunnel on the Spanish side. Its size (more

than twice the width of Buckingham Palace and

with no less than 156 doors!) is explained by the

necessity to handle the transit of passengers,

luggage and freight switching to and from the

different gauges of French and Spanish tracks:

though national pride must have had something

to do with it as well! On a short tour of the station

you will hear about its construction, stories of Nazi

gold passing through, of the exodus during the

Spanish Civil War, and about its final closure in

1970. Afterwards, you take the short scenic drive

up to the nearby French border and through the

ski resort of Candanchu. 18 miles each way.

DAYS FOUR AND FIVE: In Jaca with one included

and one optional excursion. The included

excursion is to Pamplona, the capital of Navarre,

famed worldwide for the ‘Running of the Bulls’,

featured by Hemingway in ‘The Sun Also Rises.’

Your local guide will walk you along the bulls’

route to the bullring and show you the town’s focal

point, the Plaza del Castillo, near to which lies the

former Jewish Quarter and the Gothic Cathedral

of Santa Maria. Part of the old city wall is still intact.


The city centre is pleasantly compact and there

are myriad places for tapas, lunch, strolling or

hunting for souvenirs. 70 miles each way.

The optional excursion is to the French side of the

mighty Pyrenees. The first stop is in the pretty

village of Biescas. From there you drive through

impressive mountain scenery to the French

border at Portelet and on to Artouste, on Fabreges

Lake. A cable car takes you up to the ‘Petit Train’-

a 55-minute narrow-gauge run of spectacular

views at an altitude of over 6000ft. The scenic road

journey is 43 miles each way. (The timetable of

the Artouste train changes every year. If the train

is not operating for any reason during your stay,

the excursion will be replaced with a panoramic

tour of the area and a visit to the historic town of

Oloron on the French side.)

DAY SIX: Today you bid farewell to the mountains,

passing the impressive 1000ft high rock

formations of Los Mallos de Riglos, and stopping

at the equally impressive castle of Loarre – the

best preserved Romanesque castle in Europe, and

set on a rocky outcrop offering great views. You

continue on to Tarragona, for your last two nights

on a bed and breakfast basis.. 190 miles today.

DAY SEVEN: Morning guided walking tour

of Tarragona. Tarragona’s walled town centre

is a UNESCO world heritage site. It boasts a

fine medieval cathedral as well as Roman

remains: these include a stunning 2nd-century

amphitheatre, Circus Maximus, and two forums.

DAY EIGHT: Free time until your departure

transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Transfer time: 15 minutes to Reus, just over one

hour to Barcelona.

YOUR HOTELS

NUBAHOTEL HHHH,

Coma-Ruga (one night)

The hotel stands close to the broad sandy

beach in this small resort. The hotel has a

restaurant, bar, lounge, and outdoor pool.

Rooms, which all have balcony, also have 2

queen size beds, bathroom with hairdryer,

phone, air-conditioning/heating, satellite LCD

tv, and safety deposit box (charge applies).

Free wifi in public areas.

(www.nubahotelcomarruga.com)

HOTEL EUROSTARS REINA FELICIA

HHHH,

Jaca (four nights)

The modern and comfortable Hotel Reina

Felicia is situated in a quiet residential area,

yet just a 20-minute stroll (less than a mile)

from the old centre of Jaca. The spacious

rooms have satellite TV, air-conditioning,

terrace and bath or shower and WC. There

is lounge, bar, coffee shop, restaurant and

indoor and outdoor pools. Spa treatments

may be available at extra cost

(www.eurostarshotels.com).

HOTEL ASTARI HHH,

Tarragona (two nights)

Just a 10-minute walk (half a mile) from the

amphitheatre and cathedral, this comfortable

modern hotel offers bedrooms with full

facilities, lounge area with free wifi, garden

and outdoor pool. (www.hotelastari.com)


The Orange Blossom Coast, Peniscola

& the High Villages of the Maestrazgo

8 days from £699 May, September & October

Just to the north of Valencia is the Costa del Azahar, the ‘Orange Blossom

Coast’, so-called because of the abundance of orange groves in the area.

The coast is speckled with watchtowers and lighthouses, while inland

there are fortified castles and villages - especially in the inland Sierra del

Maestrazgo, where white villages cling precariously to rocky outcrops –

spectacular indeed! You will also see the unusual landscapes of the Ebro

Delta, complete with the paddy-fields where rice for paella is grown.

• 7 nights hb in Benicassim • Excursion to Morella and the hilltop villages

of the Maestrazgo • Excursion up the coast to Peniscola & the Ebro Delta

• Visit to the Desert of Palms Natural Area, with superb views of the

coast • Walk by the modernist villas of Benicassim

PROGRAMME

DAY ONE: Flight to Valencia or Castellon.

Transfer to your hotel in Benicassim (an

hour from Valencia, 30 minutes from

Castellon), for seven nights’ half-board

accommodation. Benicassim has a

pleasant town centre a mile inland from

the beach, but its pride and joy are the

splendid Modernista villas towards the

northern end of the seaside avenue. It

also has a 3 ½ -mile Via Verde Greenway

linking the resort with Oropesa del Mar

– this is a disused coastal railway line

suitable for walking or cycling and featuring

spectacular sea views. Take a torch for the

tunnel! There are train and bus services

from Benicassim to surrounding areas, and

neighbouring Castellon has both a main

line station and also frequent suburban

services to Valencia.


one half-day and two full-day included

excursions.

Half-day excursion to the Desert of the

Palms and the Villas of Benicassim. You

drive the short distance inland and up into

the Palms Desert Natural Park, just behind

your resort. Rising to over 2000ft. the park

is a land of rich Mediterranean vegetation

and wildlife, scattered with castles and

hermitages, and offering fantastic views of

the coast. You will make a stop to visit the

monastery, in a spectacular setting and

where the monks developed a jealouslyguarded

recipe for a liqueur. You then

return to Benicassim and alight at the

edge of town, to walk along the seafront

promenade. In just one mile, walking

towards St Vincent’s Tower, you will pass 27

of the spectacular modernist/Belle Epoque

Villas with wonderful gardens. One is a

hotel where Hemingway stayed.

Full-day excursion to the Ebro Delta

and Peniscola. The Ebro Delta, just over

an hour to the north, is one of Europe’s

most attractive and delicately balanced

wildlife sanctuaries. The visit begins with

a short presentation at the Eco-Museum

in Deltebre, with an explanation of the

relationship between man, agriculture and

wildlife of the area. Much of the marshy

area is covered by watery rice fields which

support the local fauna. There are vast areas

of beaches, dunes, reeded lagoons and

riverside woods. Over the year, between

50,000 and 100,000 birds of 300 species

(more than half the species in Europe) visit

the Delta. You will also stop in Poblenou

del Delta, established under Franco as the

home village for farmers, in an attempt

to increase national food production.

The afternoon is spent in Peniscola.

Founded by the Phoenicians, Peniscola

was an important port: Hamilcar, father of

Hannibal, imported his elephants through

here on his way to wage war against

Rome. The town’s name is a corruption

of ‘Peninsula’ and the castle is indeed,

almost an island. It was built by the Knights

Templar in the late 13th century, but in the

15th became the home of Papa Luna, Pope

Benedict XIII, the last of the Avignon Popes

of the Great Schism, who took refuge here

after being deposed. Part of the movie ‘El

Cid’ was filmed here. The town itself has

a pleasant white painted centre and then

spreads along the excellent beach. 154

miles today.

Morella and the Villages of the Maestrazgo.

Your other full-day excursion takes you

inland into the spectacular Sierra mountain

landscapes of El Maestrazgo. The mountain

scenery is wonderful; the villages and

towns, perched on rocky hilltops in unlikely

fashion, even more so. Today’s main stop

will be at Morella, a medieval fortress town

rising from the plain below, surrounded

by its walls, and featuring narrow streets

clustering along the contours below the

apparently impregnable hilltop castle.

Within the town are tapas bars, craft shops,

the Gothic cloister of the monastery, the

impressive Santa Maria la Mayor church,

and a 13th-century aqueduct. The hilltop

fortress offers amazing views all around.

On the way back to the hotel, you stop in

historic Sant Mateu, from where James I

of Aragon, set out to take back the region

from the Moors in the 13th century. The

sturdy Gothic mansions around the

main square bear witness to the town’s

significant royal past. The Catalan Gothic

church is impressive – with a wide columnfree

vault a particular feature. 142 miles

today.

There will also be the chance to join an

optional excursion to Valencia and the St

Joseph’s Caves near Vall d’Uxo for a boat

trip along an underground river.

DAY EIGHT: Depart to the airport for your

flight home.

YOUR HOTEL

HOTEL INTUR BONAIRE HHHH,

Benicassim (seven nights)

The hotel is located just 200 yards from

the beach and 1 ½ miles from the town

centre of Benicassim. Set in pleasant

gardens, the hotel has a large outdoor

swimming pool and a small indoor

one. There is a bar and restaurant

serving buffet meals. The comfortable

bedrooms have bath/shower, wc, tv,

air-conditioning, safe, hairdryer, and

small fridge, as well as free wifi. Rooms

with pool-view and terrace come

at a supplement. Wellness facilities

(charges apply) are available in a

neighbouring sister hotel. (www.intur.

com/hotel-bonaire-benicasim).






The Costa de la Luz, Sherry Country

& the White Villages of Andalucia

8 days from £769 May & September

Sanlucar de Barrameda, your holiday base, is an interesting old port with

a long history, set at the northern tip of the so-called ‘sherry triangle’,

and home to the distinctive manzanilla wine. Apart from its beach and

fishing port, it has a picturesque old quarter of pleasant pedestrian

streets, thronging with reasonably-priced bars and restaurants. Across the

Guadalquivir (the ‘Big River’) is the Donana National Park, a major wildlife

haven. From Sanlucar, Columbus embarked on his third voyage to the New

World, Pizzaro sailed for Peru, and 2019 sees the 500th anniversary of the

start of Magellan’s unintended attempt to sail around the world. The area

is the home of the majestic Andalucian thoroughbred horse, and a visit to

the state-run stud farm near Jerez is included. There is also a trip into the

unique landscapes of the ‘white villages’ of Andalucia, spectacularly set on

the mountain hillsides. And all of this within the pleasant climate and the

stunning ‘light’ which gives the ‘Costa de la Luz’ its name.

• 7 nights in Sanlucar de Barrameda, with daily buffet breakfast, three

dinners, and a tapas lunch • Sanlucar orientation walk and bodega visit

• Excursion to Grazalema and the White Villages of Andalucia • Visit to

an Andalusian Stud farm and Jerez

PROGRAMME

DAY ONE: Flight to Seville or to Jerez and

then to your centrally-situated hotel in

Sanlucar de Barrameda (transfer time

80 minutes from Seville, 25 minutes

from Jerez) for seven nights. Dinner is

included on three nights. This means you

have time to sample the delights of the

myriad tapas bars and restaurants for

which Sanlucar is famous. Your hotel is

ideally located, within 200-300m of the

old pedestrian streets in the centre, 450m

from the bus station (regular services to

Jerez, Cadiz, Seville, Chipiona), and 1km

from the castle and from the attractions

of the maritime quarter. The maritime

area of town, at the mouth of the river

at Bajo de Guia (‘Pilots’ alighting place’),

features a wide gastronomic range of

fish and seafood restaurants. Bajo de

Guia is also the site of the ‘Ice Factory’

tourist office, with displays of the Donana

National Park, and the starting point of

a half-day boat trip into the Park. The

Donana is one of the chief wetland nature

areas of Europe, particularly important

for ecologists and ornithologists (both

for resident and migratory birdlife,

and indeed for wildlife and ecology in

general). Also nearby the hotel is the long,

flat beach renowned for its August horseracing

events.

DAYS TWO TO SEVEN: In Sanlucar with

three included excursions. The first is

an orientation walk of the town, with a

manzanilla bodega visit and tapas lunch.

Another excursion takes you to Jerez

and the Cartuja National Stud Farm.

Half an hour’s drive from Sanlucar lies

the ‘Yeguada de la Cartuja’ just to the

south of Jerez, the state-run Stud Farm

for Jerezano horses. Its origins date back

to the 15th century when Carthusian

monks established a monastery there

and later began to establish a bloodline

for these magnificent white horses. As

well as a tour of the stud farm, you’ll see

a show featuring the famous horses. In

Jerez, you will have an orientation tour of

the city that gave sherry to the world. As

well as a fine Gothic cathedral there is an

alcazar and atmospheric gypsy quarter.

The Alcazar was once the residence of

the Caliph of Seville and incorporates a

mosque, later converted into a church.

There are several big-name sherry houses

including Gonzalez Byass, Domecq,

Harvey, and Sandeman. 47 miles today.

The third excursion explores the White

Villages of Andalucia, featuring Arcos de

la Frontera and Grazalema. Driving inland,

you arrive at Arcos de la Frontera, perched

improbably on a crag overlooking

the Guadalete River. After a stop, you

continue to Grazalema, which gives

its name to the whole Sierra and is the

centre of the Natural Park – a UNESCOlisted

biosphere. Although now best

known for the walkers and sightseers

who come to the park, as early as the

17th century, Grazalema became famous

for its woollen blankets and clothing.

You return by a different route, passing

through Algodonales – frequented by

many hang-gliders – and Villamartin

before rejoining the main road at Arcos.

156 miles today.

Two optional excursions will also be

available: to the Flamenco city of Seville,

and to the maritime city of Cadiz and

pretty Puerto de Santa Maria, with the trip

between them by boat.

DAY EIGHT: Departure for the airport.

Depending on your flight schedule,

there may be time for some last-minute

shopping and sightseeing en route.

YOUR HOTEL

HOTEL GUADALQUIVIR HHHH,

Sanlucar de Barrameda (seven

nights)

This centrally-situated hotel has been

refurbished to offer comfortable rooms

with small fridge, tv, aircon, bath/shower

and wc. and free wifi. There is a railwaythemed

bar/coffee shop serving snacks,

dining area, and a rooftop bar/terrace with

splendid views. There is a lounge area and

3 lifts. The pedestrianized town centre

with innumerable reasonably-priced

restaurants and bars is just a few yards

away.

(www.hotelguadalquivir.com/en/)



Western Andalucia - Isla Canela,

Rio Tinto & the Guadiana River

8 days from £749 April, May & September

This holiday has the perfect balance of relaxation beside the dunes along

Spain’s Atlantic coast and on the banks of the Guadiana river and scenic

sightseeing jam-packed with historical and cultural interest. Your holiday base

is the 4* Playamarina Hotel on Punta del Moral on Isla Canela in Spain, just

over the Portuguese border. From here you visit the beautiful coastline of the

Donana Natural Park, enjoy the fascinating Columbus sites and the stunning

scenery of the British Rio Tinto mines and have a lazy day on a boat sailing up

the River Guadiana which marks the border between Spain and Portugal.

through it. (NB the train is accessed down a

long flight of steps – no ramp).

The third included excursion is to La Rabida

Monastery, Caravelle Wharf and El Rocio. Just

over an hour to the east of your hotel lies the

monastery of La Rabida, where Columbus

stayed with the monks before his voyage to

the New World in 1492. The King and Queen

of Spain had rejected his request for funding

to seek a westward route to China, but with

the intercession of the monks (who were to

get a percentage!), funding was granted…

and the rest, as they say, is history. Nearby

lies Caravelle Wharf, with full-size replicas of

Columbus’ three ships – the Pinto, the Nina,

and the Santa Maria (entrance fee included).

All are much smaller than you might expect –

but they actually travelled across the Atlantic

in 1992, for the 500th anniversary. You then

travel to the strange town of El Rocio, which

seems like something out of the Tex-Mex

West, with clapboard houses, sand covered

squares and avenues and rails to tie your

horse to! But this is no tourist movie set – in

fact it is a major pilgrimage site, and lies at

the edge of the Doñana Natural Park. There

is free time for a late lunch here before

returning to your hotel.

DAY EIGHT: Transfer back to Faro Airport for

your flight home. You can put your watch

back an hour after crossing the river.

• 7 nights hb in a 4* hotel on Isla Canela • One included spa entrance

• Full day excursion to the Rio Tinto mines with train ride • Full day

excursion to the Columbus sites and El Rocio • Boat cruise on the

Guadiana River

PROGRAMME

DAY ONE: Flight to Faro in Portugal and

transfer to your hotel on Isla Canela in Spain

for seven nights half board accommodation.

The transfer takes around an hour, but you

have to put your watches on an hour when

you cross the Guadiana which is the border.

DAYS TWO TO SEVEN: In resort with three

included excursions. There is plenty to do in

your free time. The front of the hotel looks

across to the thriving fishing village and

marina of Punta del Moral. You can have a

pleasant stroll around the harbour or take a

little ferry ride across to Isla Cristina. The rear

of the hotel backs on to the promenade from

where there are wooden boardwalks across

the dunes to the beach and the sea. Walking

past the inviting chiringuito (beach bar) might

be difficult! There is a frequent bus service

which makes the 5-mile journey to Ayamonte

on the Guadiana river. Ayamonte is a bustling

‘frontier’ town with a compact old centre,

marina and port. The ‘frontier’ is the river and

for under 3 euros you can get a return ferry

across to the pretty town of Vila Real de San

Antonio in Portugal. If you can find the time, a

complimentary 1 ½ hour circuit of the hotel’s

extensive spa facilities is included for you!

You really chill out and relax on your first

excursion – a boat ride up the Guadiana river.

The boat leaves from Ayamonte and poodles

upstream through the soporific scenery of

the gentle hills of the Guadiana valley. The

captain might stop in Portugal on the left

– then again, it might be Spain on the right –

either way, you’ll have the chance to enjoy the

hospitality of one of the riparian communities.

The return to your hotel will be by coach.

Another included excursion takes you to the

unique landscape and ecosystem that are

the Rio Tinto mines. There has been mining

in the hills 80 miles north-east of Isla Canela

for over 5000 years. In the museum in the

town of Rio Tinto there is an excellent recreation

of the Roman mine. There is British

influence in many parts of Spain but nowhere

as pronounced than in this remote corner of

Andalucia. The pinnacle of mining in the area

began in 1873 with the arrival of the British

Rio Tinto Mining Company Ltd who paid £3.68

million for the rights to exploit the disused

copper mines. The company employed up

to 20,000 men, laid 300km of rail track, built

houses for employees and management, a

Protestant church and a Social Club which

had a cricket team and introduced football

to Spain. The museum is housed in the

company’s hospital and its offices are now

the town hall. Highlight of the tour is the rail

journey through the open cast mines where

you’ll see an amazing ‘Martian’ landscape with

the red (bright red!) Rio Tinto river running

YOUR HOTEL

HOTEL PLAYAMARINA SPA HHHH,

Punta del Moral, Isla Canela (seven nights)

An excellent hotel in a quiet position

located between the beach and

the marina on Punta del Moral. The

hotel has a buffet restaurant with

show cooking, indoor and outdoor

pool. There is also a spa (a free 1 ½

circuit is included for you), bar and

entertainment on most evenings.

Rooms have bath with shower over

and separate shower and wc, hairdryer,

LCD tv, air-conditioning, ceiling fan and

safe (chargeable), terrace or balcony.

Free Wi-Fi in reception (30 mins) –

chargeable in room.

(www.playasenator.com/en/hoteles/playamarina/)


available in Isla Canela






Seville, Cordoba, Granada & Ronda

- the Best of Andalucia

8 days from £799 March, May, June, September & October

Granada’s Alhambra, Cordoba’s magnificent cathedral, spectacular Ronda,

Picasso’s city of Malaga, and magical Seville - on this superb, carefully

planned holiday, you’ll see all of Andalucia’s most impressive sights. Four

nights are spent in the pleasant town of Antequera – an ideal base for

visiting the region. Two nights are spent in Seville and another in Malaga.

• 4 nights hb in Antequera • 2 nights bb in Seville • 1 night bb in Malaga

• Included excursions to Granada and El Torcal • Entrances to the

Alhambra complex and to the Cordoba Mezquita • Walking tour of

Seville • Visits to Ronda & Cordoba • Local guides in Seville, Cordoba,

and Granada

PROGRAMME

DAY ONE: Flight to Malaga. On arrival

transfer to your hotel in Antequera

(approx. 50 minutes) for four nights’ halfboard

accommodation.

DAYS TWO TO FOUR: At the crossroads

between Malaga and Cordoba, and

Seville and Granada, Antequera is ideally

situated for visiting Andalucia’s main

sights. But it’s also an interesting town

in its own right. Throughout the city

centre its Spanish, Roman, and Moorish

influences are ever-present. The stunning

collegiate church of Santa Maria la Mayor

rises just below the Moorish fortress.

There are over thirty churches, including

the impressive Spanish-Baroque Iglesia

del Carmen, and a network of picturesque

alleys, shady squares, and tapas bars to

enjoy. There are two included excursions

during your stay in Antequera.

The first excursion is a short half-day

excursion, to allow you to get your

bearings in Antequera and to visit

El Torcal, a natural area of amazing

limestone rock formations. Just 23 miles

total.

The second excursion is to Granada. Just

sixty easy motorway miles away, there is

surely no more spectacular setting than

Granada whose extraordinary Alhambra

complex is dominated by the snowcapped

peaks of the Sierra Nevada. A local

guide will ensure you make the most

of your visit to the Alhambra and the

Generalife Gardens. (Please note that, due

to restrictions on group visits, the Nasrid

Palaces part of the complex may not be

included in the visit.) As well as visiting

the complex, you will also have plenty

of time to see some of the city’s other

attractions such as the cathedral and the

old Moorish quarter of Albaicin, now – like

with the Alhambra and the Generalife - a

UNESCO World Heritage Site. 120 miles

round trip.

DAY FIVE: Today you travel towards

Seville, but first visit Cordoba, one of the

not-to-be-missed sights of Andalucia,

where, 1000 years ago, Jews, Arabs and

Christians lived side by side in harmony.

You will see a statue of Maimonides,

the famous Jewish philosopher and

the author of Mishneh Torah. You will

also visit the world-famous Mezquita,

accompanied by a local guide. The

church/mosque was founded in 785 by

Abd ar-Rahman I, and then adapted

and adopted by the Christian Kings of

Spain – who built a cathedral inside it!

You will also have free time for lunch

and sightseeing before continuing to

Seville for two nights’ bed and breakfast

accommodation. 154 miles today.

DAY SIX: Morning walking tour of Seville

with local guide. In a splendid location

on the Guadalquivir River, Seville is a

lively city and the capital of Flamenco.

Wandering through the narrow streets

you will soon understand how Seville

inspired Bizet’s Carmen and Mozart’s

Marriage of Figaro. The afternoon is free.

You may want to visit the Cathedral, the

Giralda or the Alcazar, and, in the evening,

take in a Flamenco show.

DAY SEVEN: Today you leave Seville

and drive through the scenic Sierra

landscape to Ronda whose spectacular

600ft deep Tagus Gorge is spanned by

the spectacular Puente Nuevo (new

bridge). The city’s bullring in the ‘’new’’

town is 230 years old, about the same

age as the new bridge! You will have free

time for sightseeing in this interesting,

atmospheric and dramatic city. You then

continue to Malaga, arriving in time for a

short tour of Picasso’s home-town where

you spend the last night of your holiday

on a bed and breakfast basis. 135 miles

today.

DAY EIGHT: Transfer to the airport (25

minutes) for your return flight.

YOUR HOTELS

HOTEL ANTEQUERA HHHH,

Antequera (four nights)

In a quiet residential area, the hotel offers

wide halls, piano bar, and modern covered

heated swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna,

steam bath, Turkish bath, etc. All of the

182 rooms are fully air-conditioned and are

equipped with full bathroom, hairdryer,

satellite tv, direct dial phone and minibar.

A charge applies to some of the leisure

facilities. Meals in the hotel are buffet style,

with an impressive range of Spanish and

international cuisine. Free wifi. The town

centre is 800m walk away.

(www.hotelantequera.com)

HOTEL SEVILLA MACARENA HHHH,

Seville (two nights)

The hotel is next to the old city walls

opposite the Parliament and close to the

river and the historic centre. Bedrooms

have bath/shower and wc, hairdryer, tv

with satellite channels, free wifi, and safety

deposit box. There is a restaurant and a

sports-themed bar offering snacks. (www.

hotelsevillamacarena.com)

HOTEL MALAGA CENTRO HHHH,

Malaga (one night)

The hotel is situated close to the historic

centre and business district. It has a formal

restaurant and a cafe/bar. There is a rooftop

pool (seasonal) and a fitness centre.

Bedrooms are modern with free minibar

(no alcohol), bath/shower and free wifi.

(www.salleshotels.com)



A Week on the Lisbon Coast


one of the most significant buildings of

the Portuguese Gothic and Manueline

style. The next stop is the Templar city

of Tomar. The city was taken from the

Moors in the middle of the 12th-century

and donated to the Knights Templar. In

1160 Dom Gualdim Pais, Great Master

of the order, began construction of the

Castle and Monastery that would come

to be the headquarters of the Templars

in Portugal. The stunning Convent of

Christ dates from 1162 and dominates the

attractive town below. During the reign of

Prince Henry the Navigator, the cloisters

between the Great Cloister and the

fortress of the Knights Templar were built.

237 miles today.

Cascais and Estoril, side by side and connected by a seafront promenade,

are the two main resorts on the Lisbon Coast. Estoril, with its plush villas and

Belle Époque casino, is the more traditional of the two, while lively Cascais

still retains some of its character as a traditional fishing town. Just sixteen

miles from Lisbon, this part of the coast is a great base for exploring the

capital and attractions further afield such as Fatima, Tomar and Obidos.

• 7 nights hb Monte Estoril • Excursion to Lisbon • Excursion to Obidos

and Mafra • Excursion to Fatima, Batalha and Tomar

PROGRAMME

There will also be an optional excursion

to Sintra. The whole town is a UNESCO

World Heritage site on account of its

19th-century Romantic architecture.

Upon arrival, you first visit Sintra National

Palace, also known as Palácio da Vila,

famous for its magnificent painted

ceilings. The palace is the only survivor of

the country’s Royal Halls, dating from the

Middle Ages. One of the palace highlights

is its kitchen complete with huge 110 feet

high conical chimneys.

DAY EIGHT: Departure for the airport and

your flight home.

DAY ONE: Flight to Lisbon. Thirty-minute

transfer to your hotel in Monte Estoril.

DAYS TWO TO SEVEN: Your hotel is in

Monte Estoril between Estoril and Cascais,

a 25-minute walk from the centre of

either, or you can take the frequent local

bus. There are plenty of shops and cafés

close by as is Monte Estoril train station

from where there is a regular service

to Lisbon. There are three included

excursions during your stay.

Lisbon: Everywhere you go in Lisbon you

will find evidence of the city’s historic

links with the Age of Discovery from

where intrepid explorers opened up the

sea-trading routes to India, Brazil, China

and Japan in the 15th-century. Today,

the city is a mix of old quarters such as

the Alfama, a maze of steep cobbled

streets, the wide avenues leading to the

18th century Rossio square and modern

developments with fine shops. This is a

half day trip by coach but you can stay on

in Lisbon and take the train back to your

hotel.

Mafra and Obidos: Mafra’s grandiose

palace-monastery was commissioned by

King João V in 1717 to celebrate the birth

of his first child and has 5000 doorways,

2500 windows, 880 rooms, 154 grand

staircases, 29 courtyards and 330 monks’

cells. The two bell towers together house

over 100 bells (the largest collection in

the world), still played every Sunday and

audible across a distance of 15 miles. In

pretty little Obidos you have free time to

walk the perfectly preserved walls that

surround cobbled streets, whitewashed

houses, and ancient terracotta roofs.

Above the town is a picture-book 13thcentury

castle which has been converted

into a pousada. 130 miles.

Fatima, Batalha and Tomar: The

pilgrimage site of Fatima caught the

media attention in 1917 with the first

appearance of Our Lady of Fatima to

three shepherd children in Irene´s

Cove where currently the Chapel of the

Apparitions is located. The apparitions

took place every 13th day from May

until October. From here you continue

to Batalha which owes its origin to the

building of the Battle Abbey after the

battle of Aljubarrota in 1385 between

Portuguese and Spanish armies. In

thanks to the Virgin Mary for the victory

over the Castilians, D. João I ordered the

construction of the Monastery which is

YOUR HOTEL

ESTORIL EDEN HOTEL HHHH,

Monte Estoril (seven nights)

The resorts of Cascais and Estoril are

now one municipality and Monte

Estoril stands between the two old

centres. The hotel has an indoor and

outdoor pool, fitness room, sauna,

bar and restaurant. The spacious

bedrooms are aparthotel style with

balcony, equipped kitchenette/dining

area, tv, air-conditioning, minibar,

and bathroom with hairdryer. (www.

estoriledenhotel.com)






Provence - Arles, Avignon,

Nîmes & the Camargue

8 days from £869 May, September & October

The base for our exploration of this enchanting and captivating

part of France is the Roman city of Arles, renowned for its complete

amphitheatre, medieval centre and scenes and landscapes famously

portrayed in the works of van Gogh. Other highlights of the holiday

include the old papal seat of Avignon, the ancient monuments of Nîmes,

the Camargue port towns of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer and Aigues-Mortes,

and the iconic symbol of the south, the Pont du Gard.

to Avignon, stopping en route to admire the

3-tier arches of the Pont du Gard, part of the

50km Roman aqueduct built to carry water to

Nîmes. In Avignon you’ll have plenty of time to

admire the sights of the magnificent former

papal capital – Palais des Papes, Place de

l’Horloge, the ramparts or maybe even dance

‘sur le pont’! After your time in Avignon you

return to Arles.

There is also an optional excursion into

the Alpilles hills just 12 miles from Arles.

The day includes a visit to the spectacular

hilltop village of Les-Baux-de-Provence, the

extraordinary artistic sound and light show

of Carrières de Lumières in the Les Baux

underground limestone quarry, the beautiful

provençal town of St Remy and the clinic

at Saint Paul-de-Mausole where van Gogh

painted another series of masterpieces while

a voluntary patient in the asylum.

DAY EIGHT: Free time until departure for the

airport and your flight home.

• 7 nights in Arles – 2 hb and 5 bb • Walking tour of Arles • Excursion

to Nîmes, Pont du Gard and Avignon • Boat trip in the Camargue with

lunch • Visits to Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer and Aigues-Mortes

PROGRAMME

DAY ONE: Flight to Marseille or Nîmes,

transfer to your hotel in Arles (one hour from

Marseille, 40 minutes from Nîmes) for seven

nights hotel accommodation. Two dinners

in the hotel are included during your stay,

leaving five nights to sample the delights of

the local restaurants. Your Tour Director will

be on hand to assist.

DAYS TWO TO SEVEN: In Arles. A walking

tour of the city will acquaint you with all

the major sights and attractions of this

splendid city - Place du Forum, Espace

van Gogh, amphitheatre and theatre, the

Roman baths and the Musée Réattu on the

bank of the river Rhône. Arles’ golden age

began under Caesar when it became an

important regional capital of the Roman

Empire. Evidence of this is everywhere,

but brazenly obvious at ‘les Arènes’ – the

wonderfully preserved amphitheatre which

is now used for bullfights. The special light in

Provence has always attracted painters and

Arles will be forever associated with Vincent

van Gogh for his spat with Gaugin, severing

his ear, but, above all, his incredible artistic

output while in the city. He arrived in Arles

in February 1888 and in the prolific fifteen

months that followed he created more than

three hundred works including some of his

best known – the Arles Sunflowers series, his

Chair, Bedroom. You can follow a walking trail

in Arles featuring van Gogh scenes such as

the Amphitheatre, Café Terrace at Night and

Starry Night over the Rhone.

As well as the walking tour, there are two

included excursions during your stay in

Arles. The first is a tour of the Camargue by

coach and boat. The Camargue is Europe’s

largest wetland and as well as birds, its other

famous residents are the white horses and

black bulls. The day starts with a short coach

transfer through the Camargue to Saintes-

Maries-de-la-Mer. On the way you’ll hear the

story of the Three Marys (Jacob, Salome and

Magdalene) and their servant Sarah, patron

saint of Gypsies, thousands of whom have

been making the annual pilgrimage to Stes-

Maries for centuries. A boat cruise on the Petit

Rhone will show you aspects of the Camargue

and its wildlife only accessible by river. After a

lunch (included) in Stes-Maries you continue

west across the Camargue to Aigues-Mortes,

where the immense city walls still protect the

medieval city within. After a guided tour you

return to Arles. 75 miles today.

The second included excursion is a grand

tour of the region to Nîmes, the Pont du Gard

and Avignon – an 80-mile round trip packed

with interest. Nîmes has a complete Roman

amphitheatre to rival, even better, that of

Arles. Both were built in 1st century AD and

became residential areas post-empire until

they were cleared out in the first half of the

19th century. As well as an ancient centre

Nîmes has excellent modern architecture

by Norman Foster. From Nîmes, you head

YOUR HOTEL

BEST WESTERN ATRIUM HHH,

Arles (seven nights)

This is a modern hotel built around an

old town house. The hotel is centrally

located opposite the Tourist Office.

Its 90 rooms are on 4 floors and have

air-conditioning, bath or shower

and wc, satellite tv, hairdryer. Rooms

have internal atrium view or a view

of the town. Wifi is complimentary

throughout the hotel. There is an airy

restaurant with a glass roof and a bar.

(www.hotelatrium.com)







The Cinque Terre, Portofino

& the Italian Lakes

8 days from £969 April, May & August

DAY SEVEN: You leave Santa Margherita

and travel north, following a slightly

different route to take in the cathedral

city of Pavia. Pavia rivalled Milan as the

capital of the Lombard kings until the 11th

century, but was then ruled variously by

Austrians, Spanish and French. There were

100 medieval towers, just two remain – but

there is still plenty to see! You arrive at

Lake Maggiore in the afternoon, for one

night, again on a half board basis. Total

today 152 miles, mainly motorway.


to the airport and your return flight.

This Italian holiday takes you to the millionaires’ haunts of Portofino and

Santa Margherita Ligure and the spectacular landscapes of the Cinque

Terre and Lake Maggiore, perhaps the most impressive of Italy’s sparkling

lakes. Along the way you will travel on the picturesque ‘Three Valleys

Railway’ into the heart of Columbus’ maritime city of Genoa, and visit

Pavia, a medieval city with a Visconti castle, and whose cathedral boasts

one of Italy’s largest domes. While in Santa Margherita, you will enjoy a

boat trip to Portofino and a train journey through the Cinque Terre.

• 3 nights hb Lake Maggiore, 4 nights hb in Santa Margherita Ligure

• Visits to Portofino, the Cinque Terre, Genoa and Pavia • Journey on the

historic Three Valleys Railway

PROGRAMME

DAY ONE: Flight to Milan, transfer to your

hotel on Lake Maggiore for two nights half

board accommodation. Transfer times

from Malpensa and Bergamo are 45

minutes and 1 ¾ hours respectively.

DAY TWO: Free day to explore Lake

Maggiore. Why not take a boat trip on the

lake?

DAY THREE: Today you travel south to the

Riviera di Levante. Your first stop is Vercelli,

a historic town surrounded by paddyfields

(its rice is exported worldwide). You

then continue south to Casella, north of

Genoa, arriving after lunch to board the

‘Three Valleys Train’. Since 1929 the red

and white carriages of this narrow gauge

service has linked Columbus’ home

city with the villages and valleys of its

hinterland. The trip down to the city takes

about an hour, and there are excellent

views of the coastline. In Genoa you will

see something of the restored port and

old city centre before you complete your

journey by coach to the chic resort of

Santa Margherita Ligure, where you spend

four nights on a half board basis.

Santa Margherita lies in a sheltered bay,

close to Portofino. Its harbour is home to

many luxury yachts. The journey today is

160 miles.

DAYS FOUR TO SIX: In Santa Margherita

with included excursions by boat to

Portofino (half day) and by train to the

Spectacular Cinque Terre (full day).

Portofino: like the millionaires, you

travel to the world’s most beautiful

harbour by boat (15-minute trip) from

the landing stage just 500m from your

hotel. Portofino’s colourful hotchpotch of

fishermen’s houses embraces its harbour

and the luxury craft of the nearby villaowners

– Portofino is the select retreat

of Italy’s powerful! Above the harbour is

Brown’s Castle, and there are good views

from the church. You can see why Disney

copied it – the original is stunning!

Cinque Terre: the spectacular coastline,

hills and villages landscapes of the Cinque

Terre are UNESCO listed and within the

National Park, where the mountains drop

almost vertically into the sea. You will

travel by the train from Santa Margherita

(the station is 600m from the hotel).

The ‘Five Lands’ are about an hour away,

and comprise the unspoilt traffic-free

villages of Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia,

Manarola, and Riomaggiore, which nestle

in tiny coves, set below the ingeniously

terraced vineyards that, together with the

fishing, gave the area its livelihood.

YOUR HOTELS

LAKE MAGGIORE HHHH,

(first two and last nights)

Accommodation on Lake Maggiore will

be in a hotel owned by the Zacchera

Hotels Group in the lakeside resorts of

Baveno or Stresa.

GRAND HOTEL DINO (Baveno) (http://

grandhoteldino.com/en/)

HOTEL SIMPLON (Baveno) (http://

hotelsimplon.com/en/)

HOTEL SPLENDID (Baveno) (http://

hotelsplendid.com/en/)

GRAND HOTEL BRISTOL (Stresa) (http://

grandhotelbristol.com/en/)

All hotels are four-star with airconditioned

rooms with safe and

minibar, swimming pool (seasonal), wifi,

restaurant and bar. Final hotel details will

be sent with your travel documentation

ten days before departure.

HOTEL JOLANDA HHH,

Santa Margherita Ligure (four nights)

The Hotel Jolanda is ideally located

in a quiet street in the heart of Santa

Margherita, just 200 yards from the

pedestrianised town centre. The

boat stop and railway station are

8-10 minutes walk away. Rooms are

comfortably furnished with bath/

shower, wc, hairdryer, minibar, safety

box, and satellite tv. There is a garden

area, fitness room, safe, spa area and

wifi (charges apply to the last two).

(www.hoteljolanda.it)






Bordighera - the Italian Riviera

& Monte Carlo

8 days from £879 April, May, June & September

The sun-seeking British of the 19th century left their mark all along

the Riviera but perhaps nowhere more so than in the Italian town of

Bordighera – famous for its perfect climate, seafront promenade, and

palm trees. It was also a favourite resort of Claude Monet who stayed ten

weeks here and painted thirty-five landscapes in Bordighera and the

neighbouring hills. Just a few miles along the coast we find two more

popular British haunts – Monte Carlo and Nice.

• 7 nights hb in Bordighera • Excursion to Taggia and San Remo

• Excursion to Monte Carlo • Excursion to Dolceacqua • Walking tour of

Bordighera

Also available will be an optional

excursion to the Villa Rothschild, with

its superb gardens, and Nice, with its

famous ‘Promenade des Anglais’. You

travel along the spectacular lower

corniche passing Beaulieu to the Villa

Ephrussi de Rothschild located on Cap-

Ferrat. The Italianate, pink-coloured

property is luxuriously furnished, has

splendid sea views and is encircled by

no less than nine splendid gardens,

each following a different theme. After

your visit, you continue to Nice for lunch

and free time, returning to the hotel

via the even more spectacular middle

corniche in the late afternoon.

Other days: Free to enjoy the delights of

Bordighera as others have done in the

past. Your hotel is handily situated for

the station, with services to Ventimiglia,

and to San Remo and beyond. On

Thursday there is a market on the

seafront near the hotel. There are also

local bus services.

DAY EIGHT: Free time until you depart

for the airport. Dependent on traffic

conditions and flight timings, there may

be time for some last-minute shopping

in Nice en route.

PROGRAMME

DAY ONE: Flight to Nice and

transfer to your hotel (45-minutes) in

Bordighera for seven nights half board

accommodation.

Bordighera is a pleasant, typically

Ligurian seaside town with a superb

pedestrianized promenade. Walking

through the town you become aware

of its British connection with signs to

the Museo Biblioteca Bicknell or to the

Giardini Lowe. These are echoes of a

past when British visitors outnumbered

the locals by 3 to 2 and had their own

Anglican church, tennis club, theatre,

weekly newspaper, banks and shops. As

well as for its idyllic scenery and climate,

Bordighera is noted for the palm trees

along the Lungomare (Promenade)

from which the Vatican selects its palms

for Palm Sunday.

DAYS TWO TO SEVEN: On Day 2 there

is a late morning walking tour pointing

out the highlights of the town. Free in

resort with three included excursions.

The first included excursion will be to

Taggia, another example of a Ligurian

old town, and San Remo, the ‘Pearl

of the Riviera of Flowers’, with its old

centre, impressive villas and pleasant

market area.

The second included excursion will be

to Monte Carlo. No holiday to the Riviera

would be complete without a visit to

the Principality of Monaco. This little

country is divided into four areas, only

one of which is truly ‘Monte Carlo’, with

its plush hotels and fin-de-siecle Casino

(try and break the bank if you wish,

but we don’t recommend it!). Along

the harbour-side, where the Grand

Prix cars race each May, are yachts of

incredible opulence; and on the rock

above is the Palace where Grace Kelly

lived with Prince Rainier and where

they still ‘change the guard’ daily. There

is also the Jardin Exotique (entrance

not included) where the 2400 hours

of yearly sunshine allow exotic plants

and cacti to flourish, and also a fine

Oceanographic Museum.

The third included excursion is to

the Nervia Valley. You drive through

Camporosso, a pretty village, and stop

in medieval Dolceaqua, dominated by

the Dorias’ Castle. The bridge, over the

Nervia river, was painted by Monet in

1884. You will visit the ‘Visionarium’ –

it will surprise you, we promise! You

continue up the valley to Pigna, a pretty

mountain village.

YOUR HOTEL

HOTEL PARIGI HHHH,

Bordighera (seven nights)

This comfortable hotel is family-run

and stands right on the seafront

promenade, just a short stroll from the

town centre. Rooms have flatscreen

tv with satellite channels, airconditioning,

private bath or shower,

wc and hairdryer. Although the railway

line passes 20 metres behind the hotel,

there are very few trains overnight and

in any case rooms are double-glazed.

The holiday price is based on hill view

rooms. Side and full sea view rooms

are available at a supplement. (www.

hotelparigi.com). Free one-hour session

in the hotel wellness centre.







The Islands & Gardens of Lake

Maggiore

8 days from £999 May, July, September & October

You will have time to explore and have

lunch before taking the ferry across to the

island of San Giulio, with a short time to

wander round and/or visit the fascinating

12th century Basilica. From here you

take the ferry back across the lake to San

Filiberto, where the coach will be waiting

to take you back to the hotel.

DAY EIGHT: Free time until you depart for

the airport for your flight home.

This holiday includes a week on Lago Maggiore, Italy’s second largest

lake, which stretches north from Lombardy and up into Switzerland. It

lies, sheltered, on the south side of the Alps, making for a mild climate

and consequent lush vegetation. Famed gardens feature Mediterranean

and exotic flora, including azaleas, rhododendrons and camellias.

• 7 nights hb Lake Maggiore • Full day excursion by boat to the

Borromean Islands • Excursion by boat to Captain McEacharn’s fabulous

Villa Taranto garden • Excursion to Lake Orta

PROGRAMME

DAY ONE: Flight to Milan, transfer to your

Lake Maggiore Hotel for seven nights half

board accommodation. Transfer times

from Malpensa and Bergamo are 45

minutes and 1 ¾ hours respectively.

DAYS TWO TO SEVEN: These are spent

on Lago Maggiore, where beautiful villas

line the shores. Our hotel is in Stresa, the

lake’s main resort, halfway up the lake

and from where boats and steamers

frequently traverse the lake from the

landing quay close to the hotel. The

lakeside promenade near the hotel

allows for a pleasant stroll to the pretty

town centre - around the main Piazza

there is a good range of shops, bars, and

restaurants. As long as it is operating, you

will have the chance to travel high onto

Mount Mottarone by cable car – fabulous

views!

We have included three excursions

during your stay.

1. The Borromean Islands. Your first

excursion features Lake Maggiore’s three

best-known islands, which lie in the bay,

a short way from the shore. Your first

island Isola Madre, ‘Mother Island’, has

an impressive villa and gardens with

towering palm trees – the tallest in Italy.

You then have free time for lunch on

the pleasant quays of Isola dei Pescatori,

the ‘Fishermen’s Island. It is a very short

crossing to Isola Bella, the ‘Beautiful

Island’, with its 17th-century palace – you

are following in the holiday footsteps

of Goethe, Byron, Stendhal, Wagner

and Hemingway! The formal gardens,

patrolled by peacocks, contain plants

from all over the world. Entrance fees and

Guide Service on both Isola Madre and

Isola Bella are included.

2. The Villa Taranto Botanic Garden. You

take the boat across the bay to Pallanza.

Although supposedly created as an

‘English’ garden, Villa Taranto’s heritage

is very much Scottish – its creator,

Captain McEacharn, was a proud Scot:

the Taranto name comes from one of his

Macdonald ancestors, who was given the

title ’Duke of Taranto’ by Napoleon and

whose father sped ‘over the sea to Skye’

with Bonnie Prince Charlie! The entrance

to the garden is through ‘Conifer Alley’.

Highlights include the water gardens, the

Dahlia Garden and the herbarium and

the fine terraces.

3. Lake Orta. You will have a relaxing

excursion to one of the most beautiful

lakes in Europe, Lake Orta. You travel

firstly to San Filiberto to take the ferry

to Orta S. Giulio with its quaint cobbled

streets and picturesque lakeside piazza.

YOUR HOTEL

HOTEL MILAN SPERANZA AU LAC HHHH,

Stresa (seven nights)

This four-star hotel is in two adjacent

buildings in the centre of Stresa,

overlooking the lake and opposite

the boat station. The Speranza has a

pleasant street-front café while the

Milan houses the hotel restaurant.

All rooms have bath or shower, wc,

hairdryer and satellite tv. Lake view

rooms are available at a supplement.

Milan Speranza guests have use of the

swimming pool at the nearby Hotel

Regina Palace. (www.milansperanza.it)






Lake Iseo & the Camonica Valley


reaching 3300m. You have time to stroll

the medieval town centre and have

lunch here before taking the train back

down the valley to Pisogne. In Pisogne

you visit the medieval tower in the main

square and the church of Santa Maria

della Neve. Referred to as the ‘poor man’s

Sistine Chapel’, the church has wonderful

frescoes painted by Romanino between

1532 and 1534. You also have free time in

Pisogne before taking the 15-minute ferry

trip back to Lovere.

Optional excursions, including a scenic

trip to St Moritz aboard the Bernina

Express Train and a coach trip to

Bergamo’s magnificent Citta Alta and the

mountain village of Clusone in the Valle

Seriana, will also be available.

At 15 miles long, it is smaller than its more famous neighbours but just as

perfectly-formed! Nestling amid the scenic mountains at the gorgeous

northern end of the lake is the resort of Lovere. There is a full day out on

the lake to visit the appropriately named Monte Isola, ‘Mountain Island’ –

Italy’s largest lake-island, which rises a full 420m above Iseo’s shimmering

waters. On another full day excursion, you can enjoy the alpine scenery of

the Camonica valley from your train window, visiting the pretty towns of

Edolo and Pisogne which is home to famous prehistoric rock carvings.


departure to the airport. Depending on

flight times, there may be time for a spot

of last-minute shopping en route.

• 7 nights hb in Lovere, Lake Iseo • Boat trip down the lake, with time to

explore Monte Isola • Full day excursion in the Camonica valley by boat,

train and coach

PROGRAMME

DAY ONE: Flight to Bergamo or Malpensa

Airports. Transfer to your resort of Lovere

(40 minutes from Bergamo, 90 minutes

from Malpensa).

Lovere: Set on a bay of Lake Iseo, with

a semi-circle of mountains behind,

the setting is wonderful. A member of

‘I Borghi Piu Belli d’Italia’, ‘Italy’s Most

Beautiful Villages’, this pretty little town

of 5000 people has Italian-style arcaded

streets, but with Swiss-style wooden

overhanging roofs. Along the lakeside are

grand old palaces, a modern yachting

marina and a good selection of shops,

bars and restaurants. Climbing up into

the old town, you are soon in an oldfashioned

Italy of shady squares and

ancient church towers. There is good

public transport for getting around on

local buses and a boat service which links

Lovere with Pisogne (15-minute trip),

which has a railway station on the line

between Brescia and Edolo.

DAYS TWO TO SEVEN: At leisure in resort

with two included excursions.

The first is a full day cruise on the lake.

In the morning you sail south calling at

the little lakeside villages, right down to

Iseo town at the southern end where

there is free time for lunch. Retracing

its wake, the boat calls in at Monte Isola

where you have a little time to explore.

Monte Isola is also in the list of Italy’s

Most Beautiful Villages, but there are

in fact 2000 inhabitants in the islands

several villages and hamlets. The ‘island

mountain’ reaches 420m above the lake

(600m above sea level), with a fortress on

top. You then cruise back to Lovere.

The second included excursion takes

you on a full day tour of the beautiful

Camonica valley, by train, coach and boat!

You depart by coach to the Naquane

Archaeological Park, 20 miles away.

Please note there is a walk on cobbles

mainly uphill from the bus parking place

to the entrance of the Park. Your guide

will show the highlights of the prehistoric

rock art of animals and people

dating from the stone age through to

the Roman period before you continue

to Edolo. Edolo, the ‘Granite Village’ at the

top of the valley, is set amid mountains

YOUR HOTEL

HOTEL LOVERE HHHH,

Lovere, Lake Iseo (seven nights)

This hotel has 55 rooms. Standard

rooms have private bath or shower, no

view or balcony, wc, tea/coffee making

facilities, telephone, satellite tv and

minibar. Classic rooms with balcony

overlooking the hotel forecourt,

and Superior rooms with balcony

and partial lake-view are available

at supplements. The hotel has a

restaurant, gym, and the restaurant

terrace has a view of the lake. There

is also a spa area (charges apply) with

a small, relaxing pool, Sauna, Turkish

Bath, Hydrojet, etc. There is a bar

adjacent to the hotel which offers a

discount to hotel guests.

(www.hotellovere.it)







The Tuscan Coast, Lucca & Florence


There is also the chance to join an

optional excursion to Torre del Lago

Puccini, just half an hour south of your

resort. Puccini called this area “paradise”

- he converted an old watchtower by the

lake to a villa, now a museum: the town

has added ‘Puccini’ to its name in his

honour.

DAY EIGHT: Transfer to Pisa airport and

your flight home.

The Versilia Coast is a favourite holiday destination of Italy’s rich

and famous. Your holiday base, Marina di Pietrasanta, has excellent

beaches and a backdrop of the Apuan Alps. Your holiday includes three

contrasting excursions: to the mighty Florence of Dante, Boccaccio

and Machiavelli; to the stunningly beautiful ‘Gulf of Poets’ of Byron and

Shelley; and a circular trip by coach and rail through the Apuan Alps and

Serchio valley, with an afternoon in the wonderful walled city of Lucca.

• 7 nights hb Marina di Pietrasanta, on the Versilian coast • Excursion to

Florence • Excursion to the scenic Gulf of Poets • Train trip through the

Apuan Alps with a visit to Lucca

PROGRAMME

DAY ONE: Flight to Pisa and a short

transfer to your hotel for seven nights

half board accommodation in Marina di

Pietrasanta.

Marina di Pietrasanta: the more modern

beach resort is 3km from the old town

of Pietrasanta, and has shops, bars,

restaurants and pier. The resort centre

is 700m from your hotel, and there is a

regular bus service which stops near the

hotel to Viareggio and beyond.

DAYS TWO TO SEVEN: At leisure on the

coast, with three included excursions. You

have an included full day trip to Florence

where your guide will show you some of

the masterpieces including the Cathedral,

Piazza della Signoria, and Santa Croce –

where Galileo insisted to the end that the

earth moved around the sun, rather than

vice-versa. You will also have free time for

shopping and sightseeing. Florence is

68 miles away: you will cover the last few

miles by local train to get right into the

city centre.

The second trip takes you into the nearby

Apuan Alps – the ‘marble mountains’

– and Lucca. You take the motorway to

Aulla (32 miles), where there is time to

explore, before catching the train down

the valley to the exquisite walled town

of Lucca (journey time 2 hours). In Lucca

there is free time for lunch, and then a

guided walking tour of the main sights.

In the late afternoon, you travel back to

your hotel by coach (25 minutes). Please

note that if for any reason the train is not

operating, the excursion will concentrate

on Lucca rather than the valley.

The other included excursion takes you

40 minutes north to the azure ‘Gulf of

Poets’, a glorious bay of verdant hills and

colourful coastal villages, of ancient towns

huddled around and beneath their castle.

It is a coast rich in history, art, wildlife:

the ‘Gulf of Poets’ so named because so

many writers came and sang its praises

– Dante and Petrarch, George Sand and

D. H. Lawrence, Byron and Shelley (who

died while sailing from Livorno to the

Gulf). You travel by coach to Portovenere,

the ‘Port of Venus’, on the west side of

the Gulf (40 miles). Ferry timetable and

weather permitting, you cross back to the

east side of the Gulf by boat to meet your

coach and continue to the hotel.

YOUR HOTEL

HOTEL JOSEPH HHH,

Marina di Pietrasanta (seven nights)

The Hotel Joseph, recently-refurbished,

offers spacious lounge areas, lift, bar,

restaurant, terraces, and outdoor pool

area with terrace and fine views of

the Versilia Coast. There is a wellness

centre, with treatments available

(charges apply). Bedrooms are in two

adjacent buildings, and have shower,

wc, safety deposit box, and wifi. Twin

rooms also have balcony. (www.

hoteljoseph.net)






Isle of Elba, Siena & the

Medieval Cities of Tuscany


Napoleon was famously banished to Elba – and what an extremely nice

place to be exiled to! He was there for 300 days. You spend three nights

there before returning from exile to enjoy some of the most scenic

landscapes and unspoiled, walled cities anywhere! We focus on some

of the less-discovered Tuscan cities, but you will also have time to visit

mighty Florence - easily accessible from your mainland base – too.

• 3 nights hb on Napoleon’s Isle of Elba • 4 nights bb Tuscany (1 Livorno, 3

Prato) • Visits to Siena and Volterra • Walking tour of Prato • 2 sightseeing

excursions on Elba, with entrance to Napoleon’s Villa Martino

PROGRAMME

DAY ONE: Flight to Pisa. There is a

short transfer to Livorno, Tuscany’s

second city, which has a Medici

Fortress and mercantile ‘Little Venice’

area, for one nights bed and breakfast

accommodation.

DAY TWO: After breakfast, depart

Livorno and head inland to Volterra,

45 miles away, an ancient walled town

on a hilltop dominating the rolling

Tuscan countryside, with medieval and

Renaissance buildings, Roman theatre,

forum and baths. D.H. Lawrence called

Volterra ‘an inland island’; it has a unique

atmosphere and the popular vampire

novel ‘New Moon’ (part of the Twilight

Saga) was set here – and you can see

why!

In the afternoon, you leave Volterra and

drive to Piombino, 55 miles away, to

board the roll-on, roll-off ferry to Elba,

less than 10 miles offshore – the crossing

takes just under an hour.

You continue the short distance to your

hotel in Procchio for 3 nights half board

accommodation. Your hotel is in a quiet

location on the beautiful bay of Procchio

on the north coast of the island, seven

miles west of Portoferraio.

DAYS THREE AND FOUR: While

in Procchio you have two included

excursions:

1 – Half day circular tour of western Elba,

including a scenic drive around the

coast, passing through Zanca, Pomonte

and Cavoli to Marino di Campo.

2 – Full day tour of eastern Elba, featuring

Lacona, Porto Azzurro, Napoleon’s Villa

at San Martino, with time in Portoferraio,

Elba’s main town, which has a scenic

harbour setting below its historic hilltop

fortress.

DAY FIVE: Today you leave Elba and

return to mainland Tuscany. A stop is

made in Siena before continuing to the

walled city of Prato where you spend

three nights on bed and breakfast basis

(total today 150 miles). Siena is best

known as the city of the Palio Horse race,

when the districts of the city compete

in a spectacular bareback horse race

– the horse can win for its district even

if riderless at the finish! The race takes

place on the spectacular, shell-shaped

Piazza del Campo, betopped by the

100m high bell tower of the graceful

Palazzo Publico. St Catherine of Siena

is, with St Francis, one of Italy’s two

patron saints – her head was supposedly

smuggled out of Rome and is stored in

the church of St Dominic. Don’t miss the

cathedral, one of Italy’s most stunning

Gothic churches.

Prato is just 10 miles from Florence

(frequent train services take 25 minutes)

and is historic in its own right. Although

Prato is an important modern centre for

textiles, the old town within the walls is a

world apart – a lovely place to stroll and

enjoy the real Italy. Your hotel is just a

few steps from the town walls, so it’s easy

to explore.

DAYS SIX AND SEVEN: There is an

included half-day walking tour of the

old city of Prato. After the tour, your Tour

Director will accompany those who wish

to the equally impressive nearby city of

Pistoia, where once again the old city

is close to the station and has a lovely

cathedral square. On the other day,

again, your Tour Director will accompany

those who wish to Florence – arrival,

by train is at the conveniently central

Santa Maria Novella Station, close to

the cathedral. The train journey time to

both Pistoia and Florence is approx. 20

minutes and the current fare is 5 euros

return.


to the airport and your flight home.

Depending on flight times, there may

be time for some last minute shopping/

sightseeing en route.

YOUR HOTELS

HOTEL GRAN DUCA HHHH,

Livorno (one night)

The first night is spent at the Gran Duca

in the centre of Livorno, overlooking the

harbour. As well as a piano bar it has a first

class restaurant (there are plenty of less

expensive bars and restaurants nearby).

Rooms are air-conditioned with bath/

shower, wc, tv and fridge. (www.granduca.it)

HOTEL BRIGANTINO HHH,

Procchio, Elba (three nights)

A pleasant, family-run hotel 250m from

the beautiful Procchio beach and a 15

minute walk to the small town centre.

The hotel is set in attractive grounds

and has a bar, lounge, reading room,

restaurant and outdoor pool. Bedrooms

have balcony, tv, shower and wc. The hotel

has an agreement with a private area

on the beach where sun loungers and

parasols are free to hotel guests (May to

September). (www.hotelbrigantino.com)

ART HOTEL MILANO HHHH,

Prato (three nights)

The hotel is very handily situated close to

the medieval centre (the magnificent 13thcentury

Palazzo Pretorio re-opened in late

2013 after a 20-year restoration) the other

side of the river to the train station. The

hotel has a lobby bar and breakfast room.

Bedrooms have air conditioning, direct

dial phone, hairdryer, free wi-fi connection,

safe, digital tv. (www.arthotel-milano.it)







Apulia & Royal Caserta


Venture into the southern Adriatic region of Apulia on the heel of Italy and

you will be well rewarded in terms of the natural beauty of the landscapes

and the richness of the heritage of a varied history. This holiday includes

visits to no less than five UNESCO World Heritage sites, all very different in

character – the conical ‘trulli’ homes of Alberobello, the ancient stone ‘sassi’

houses of the Matera ravines, the Swabian castle of Castel del Monte, Santa

Sofia in Benevento, and the Royal Palace at Caserta. As well as staying

in Caserta itself you also spend time in Barletta on the coast in Apulia.

Travelling between the two gives you the opportunity to see the Roman

town of Benevento and to enjoy the countryside of the southern Apennines.

• 3 nights hb Caserta, 4 nights hb Barletta • Walking tour of Caserta

and entrance to the Royal Palace • Excursion to Trani and Castel del

Monte • Visits to Alberobello, Matera and Benevento

PROGRAMME

DAY ONE: Flight to Naples. On arrival,

transfer to your hotel in Caserta (30

minutes approx.) for two nights half-board

accommodation.

DAY TWO: Included Caserta walking tour

with entrance to the Royal Palace and

its lovely gardens. Known as the Italian

Versailles, the palace has 1,200 rooms and

is probably the largest royal palace in the

world. It has been used as a set for several

movies, including two of the Star Wars

films. Outside, you can explore the park

and formal English garden, with several

impressive water features.

DAY THREE: Depart for Barletta. Crossing

the Apennines, your main stop today is in

the pleasant town of Benevento. It has a

compact centre and enjoyed prominence

during three main periods, each of which

left its mark on the town. The Romans

left Trajan’s Arch, and Caracalla’s theatre;

after the Romans, the Longobards left

the cloistered church of Santa Sofia.

Benevento then became part of the Papal

States and this period leaves us two fine

basilicas, Madonna delle Grazie and Saint

Bartholomew.

In the afternoon, you continue into Apulia

along the motorway, stretches of which

are very scenic as it wends its way through

the southern Italian hills as far as the

Adriatic. 135 miles today. Four nights are

spent in Barletta on a half-board basis.

DAYS FOUR TO SIX: In Barletta with two

included excursions. A full day excursion

includes visits to Apulia’s capital city,

Bari, with its 12th-century cathedral

of St Nicholas, a major destination for

both Orthodox and Roman Catholic

pilgrimages. Nicholas’ relics were moved

here from Turkey in the 11th century. Also

called Nicholas the Wonderworker, he was

known for his generous giving and lends

his name to the Santa Claus tradition. You

continue to Alberobello, into one of the

most unusual landscapes you will ever

see, that of the trulli. These circular white

houses have conical slate roofs and are

built without mortar – some say this was

done so they could be easily demolished

and rebuilt if the tax collector was coming!

In any event, the thick walls help keep

them cool in summer, warm in winter;

they are often decorated with planetary

symbols. 146 miles today.

There is also a shorter but equally

fascinating included tour to Trani and

Frederick II’s Castel del Monte. Trani is a

particularly pleasant maritime town with

a fine cathedral and old quarter right on

the azure sea. This was a crusaders’ port

and the Knights Templar built a church

here. The geometry at Castel del Monte

is perfect: it consists of eight octagonal

towers around two rectangles which form

another octagon – the ‘golden ratio’ is

ever- present as are the magic numbers of

Fibonacci – the Pisa mathematician who

visited Frederick’s court. If these ring ‘da

Vinci Code’ bells, then why not add that

Frederick (excommunicated twice and a

Crusader) and his castle have also been

linked with the Arthurian legend and the

Holy Grail! 50 miles today.

DAY SEVEN: Today you begin to

head back towards Naples taking a

different road through Apulia. You go

first to Matera, just outside Apulia in

neighbouring Basilicata. In the ravines

which cut starkly through the town are

the primitive ‘sassi’ (stone) houses in

which half the town’s populace lived until

the 1950’s, when they were forcibly moved

to more modern housing. The suffering

of the malaria-ridden, starving people of

the ‘sassi’ was immortalised in Carlo Levi’s

‘Christ Stopped at Eboli’. From there you

head back to Caserta, passing by Potenza

and Salerno, for the last night on a halfboard

basis. 233 miles today.

DAY EIGHT: Transfer to the airport for your

flight home.

YOUR HOTELS

HOTEL DEI CAVALIERI HHHH,

Caserta (first two and last nights)

The hotel is centrally situated on the

pleasant Piazza Luigi Vanvitelli close

to the pedestrian area, and an easy

10-minute (800m) walk to the entrance

of the Royal Palace. The hotel has a

restaurant and breakfast room. In the

lobby, there are two small seating areas

with tv and a coffee and water station.

Wifi is free throughout the hotel. The

air-conditioned bedrooms have tv,

phone, and bathroom with shower and

hairdryer. (www.deicavaliericollection.

com/eng/hotel-dei-cavalieri-caserta)

HOTEL ITACA HHHH,

Barletta (four nights)

The hotel is a 2-minute walk to the

beach, 5 minutes from the Norman

castle and gardens and a 15-minute

walk to Barletta’s famous Colossus – a

13ft bronze statue in the old town.

Bedrooms have air-conditioning,

hairdryer, tv, bath or shower, and

minibar. The hotel has a lift, restaurant

and lobby bar. Wifi is free throughout

the hotel. Superior rooms are available

at a supplement. (www.itacahotel.it)


A Week in Crete

- no single supplement


This is a truly ‘laid-back’ holiday in Crete but with just the right amount

of included visits to give you a flavour of what this ‘fabulous’ island,

steeped as it is in Greek Mythology and ancient history, has to offer. From

your holiday base in Gouves you have two included day tours allowing

you to really discover the wonderful history of the oldest civilisation in

Europe and the truly beautiful landscapes of this island. The Minoan

Palace of Knossos, the open-air museum at Lychnostatis, wine-tasting, an

introduction to Cretan cooking – these are just a few of the highlights for

you to enjoy. And when you’re not appreciating the magnificent Cretan

countryside there is plenty of time to relax and enjoy the facilities of your

four-star hotel in Gouves.

• 7 nights hb in Kato Gouves in double rooms for single occupancy

• Tour of Northern Crete countryside • Traditional Crete and cooking

excursion

PROGRAMME

DAY ONE: Flight to Heraklion, short

transfer to your hotel for seven nights

half board accommodation in the resort

of Gouves.

DAYS TWO TO SEVEN: Free in Gouves

with two included tours.

The Northern Crete Countryside. An

excursion with a visit to Knossos and

wine-tasting! During this tour you will

be taken back 4.000 years to the time

of the oldest civilisation in Europe. The

Minoan Palace of Knossos, centre of

the Minoan Civilisation, will leave you

breathless as you wonder over the

technology and facilities of that period.

Then experience a wonderful drive

through the island’s hilly countryside

where the olive groves, orchards and

vineyards have changed little since

Minoan times, before arriving at a

local wine producer to learn about

winemaking and taste local wines.

There is free time for lunch and to see

the day to day life in the traditional

village of Archanes. 44 miles today.

Traditional Crete and cooking! After

breakfast, you visit the open-air

museum at Lychnostatis which offers

an insight into authentic Cretan life. In

a guided tour you will marvel at Cretan

architecture and the old traditional

lifestyle. You can stroll in the gardens

and admire the fruit trees and the

bright coloured flowers. You then travel

to a mountain village for an introduction

to Cretan cooking and learn to prepare

some Cretan specialities in the local

style. As a reward for your efforts lunch

is included today! If you prefer to leave

all your cooking skills at home and not

participate in the cooking workshop, the

surroundings are ideal for walking or a

sit-down in a coffee house in the village

and meet the locals. 32 miles today.

As well as the included tours there will

be a full-day optional tour showcasing

the history, culture and way of life,

both in the mountains and along the

coast. You drive west to the village of

Tylissos where a short walk leads to the

excavations of the Minoan settlement

with beautiful views over the vineyards

to the mountains. After a guided tour

here, you continue by coach 2500ft up

the slope of Mt. Psiloritis to the market

town of Anogia for a short visit. Next

stop is the Sfedoni Cave. A guided

walking tour (270m) in this impressive

cave reveals countless stalagmites and

stalactites with a variety of shapes and

colours in the labyrinthine chambers of

the cave.

Another optional tour takes you to

Southern Crete and the outskirts of

Mount Ida. In the village of Assites you

discover an ancient technique, while in

Gortys, the Roman capital and stepping

stone between East and West, you

see the famous law stones and the

amphitheatre. In the coastal village of

Matala, once the place to be for hippies,

you may enjoy a refreshing swim in the

Libyan Sea or a leisurely Cretan lunch at

a beach tavern.

DAY EIGHT: Free time until departure

for the airport and your flight home.

YOUR HOTEL

ASTIR BEACH HHHH,

Kato Gouves (seven nights)

The hotel is situated on the beach in

Kato Gouves on the north coast, 10

miles from Heraklion airport. Major

refurbishment of the public areas

including the restaurant, lobby bar and

terrace took place in 2018 along with

the addition of two more swimming

pools. The hotel is modern in style

and has a reception area, lounge with

satellite tv, bar, spacious restaurant/

dining room, two elevators, a pool bar,

a snack bar, and a mini market. All of

the 179 rooms are equipped with bath

or shower/wc, hairdryer, direct dial

telephone, safe box (weekly charge),

radio, satellite tv, mini-fridge and

balcony or terrace. Sea view rooms

are available at a supplement. In the

hotel grounds you will find a large

sun terrace and two adult and one

children’s freshwater swimming pools.

Sporting facilities include table tennis,

and minigolf. There is also a gym and

spa centre with steam bath, sauna and

whirlpool. Free wifi in the public areas

and rooms, chargeable LAN access in

the bedrooms. (www.astirbeach.gr)

Extend your holiday – extra week at

the Astir Beach Hotel.







Highlights of Crete

– from Mirabello to Chania


The stunningly beautiful Bay of Mirabello, and the island of Spinalonga,

will be familiar as the spectacular setting of ‘Who pays the Ferryman?’

and, more recently, Victoria Hislop’s novel ‘The Island’. But Cretan

landscapes are much more than that – with olive groves, vines, sandy

beaches, spectacular mountains and picturesque fishing harbours, all

carrying tales of a fascinating history and offering, just as importantly,

warm hospitality. Crete, specifically Phaestos, is home to Europe’s oldest

civilization, that of the Minoans. Subsequently Romans, Venetians and

Turks are an important part of Cretan tradition, too. This two-centre

holiday will show you a wide variety of scenery and visits, and all within

very reasonable travel distances.

two harbours and historical city centre, is a

little Alexandria in Europe. On a walking tour

you see the covered market, the ghetto and

Jewish, Christian, Muslim quarters of the city.

The lighthouse of the king of Egypt Mehmet Ali

stands at the entrance of the old city’s harbour.

Chania like the whole island of Crete is drenched

in history. From here you have a coach transfer

to the Botanical Park and Gardens of Crete.

Here you can walk the peaceful trails along the

hill slope with herbs, shrubs and trees from

all over the world. But don’t be late for your

included lunch in the beautiful restaurant with

magnificent views across to the mountains! 106

miles coach travel today.

There is also the chance to take an optional

excursion to Southern Crete. You visit Phaestos,

the second largest Minoan Palace in Crete,

on a hill and overlooking the olive trees and

greenhouses of the Messara Plain. Your

lunchtime break is at the seaside village of

Matala. It still retains the charm and character

of a quiet fishing village, and the laid-back,

hippy lifestyle of the 60’s and 70’s lives on.

Here, you can have a dip in the Libyan Sea and

still have time for a leisurely Cretan lunch at a

beach tavern. On the way back to your hotel you

stop in the mountain village of Spili to see the

Kefalovrisi, a series of 25 Venetian lions heads

spraying water from their mouths.

DAY EIGHT: Free time until your departure for

the airport, just over an hour away. Depending

on flight timings, there may be time for some

last-minute sightseeing en-route.

• 3 nights hb in Gouves, 4 nights hb in Rethymnon • Excursion to Agios

Nikolaos, on the Gulf of Mirabello, with boat trip and entrance to Spinalonga

island • Visits to Eleftherna, Arkadi Monastery and Margarites • Walking tour of

Rethymnon • Excursion to Chania and the Botanical Park & Gardens with lunch

PROGRAMME

DAY ONE: Flight to Heraklion. 20-minute

transfer to your hotel in Gouves for three nights

half board accommodation.

DAY TWO: At leisure in Gouves, or you can take

an optional excursion in the afternoon to see the

ancient ruins of the Minoan Palace of Malia.

DAY THREE: Full day excursion to the Gulf of

Mirabello. This fabulous day begins with a trip

through the spectacular St George ravine to

the village of Kritsa, a whitewashed mountain

village with brightly-coloured doors and

shutters, famous for its woven handicrafts and

its Byzantine church. You then continue to

the picturesque port of Agios Nikolaos. Here

you have free time over lunch to stroll around

the Marina and Lake Vouliagmeni. Your trip

continues to the town of Elounda from where

you take a 20-minute boat trip across to the

Venetian fortress island of Spinalonga which

was a leper colony for the first half of the 20th

century. After a guided tour of the island you

return to your hotel. 72 miles today.

DAY FOUR: Today you leave for Rethymnon

in the west. First stop today is the remarkable

Eleftherna Museum, Crete’s newest

archaeological attraction. Opened in June

2016, this impressive museum houses exhibits

discovered over a thirty year period in the

surrounding area. The next stop is the Arkadi

Monastery. There are still hundreds of working

monasteries and convents around Crete and,

as well as performing religious, social and

educational functions, monasteries have been

an important symbol of Cretan resistance during

the centuries of Turkish rule. Arkadi is the best

known because of the massacre which took

place there in 1866. You then have time in the

pretty village of Margarites which is famous

for its pottery workshops still using ceramic

techniques from the Minoan period. Arrival at

your hotel in Rethymnon, where you have four

nights half board accommodation, will be late

afternoon. 100 miles today.

Rethymnon has a pleasant beach and resort

area, but by contrast with your first centre, is

quite a large town, with 40000 inhabitants,

including a sizeable student population. It has an

impressive Venetian fortress and harbour, and

some interesting museums.

DAY FIVE: Included morning walking tour of

Rethymnon. Walk into town with your guide

via the promenade through the charming

old quarter to the Venetian harbour, and then

through narrow streets and squares with Turkish

and Venetian architecture. During this pleasant

walk you’ll see in a local workshop how the

Cretan musical instrument, the ‘lyra’, is made

and, at a pastry shop, how to make the waferthin

phyllo dough for traditional pastries.

DAYS SIX AND SEVEN: At leisure in Rethymnon,

with an included excursion to explore the

varied landscapes of the west of the island.

Your excursion to the west begins with a drive

to Chania. The pearl of Crete, Chania, with its

YOUR HOTELS

ASTIR BEACH HHHH,

Gouves (three nights)

The hotel is situated on the beach in Kato

Gouves on the north coast, 10 miles from

Heraklion airport. Major refurbishment of the

public areas including the restaurant, lobby

bar and terrace took place in 2018 along

with the addition of two more swimming

pools. The hotel is modern in style and has

a reception area, lounge with satellite tv,

bar, spacious restaurant/dining room, two

elevators, a pool bar, a snack bar, and a mini

market. All of the 179 rooms are equipped

with bath or shower/wc, hairdryer, direct dial

telephone, safe box (weekly charge), radio,

satellite tv, mini-fridge and balcony or terrace.

Sea view rooms are available at a supplement.

In the hotel grounds you will find a large

sun terrace and two adult and one children’s

freshwater swimming pools. Sporting

facilities include table tennis, and minigolf.

There is also a gym and spa centre with

steam bath, sauna and whirlpool. Free wifi in

the public areas and rooms, chargeable LAN

access in the bedrooms. (www.astirbeach.gr)

THEARTEMIS PALACE HHHH,

Rethymnon (four nights)

The hotel is close to the town’s long sandy

beach and boulevard, and 20 minutes on foot

from the old town of Rethymnon. It consists

of 245 well-appointed and recently renovated

rooms. All the rooms are equipped with satellite

tv, direct dial telephone, refrigerator, safety

deposit box, bath/shower, wc and hairdryer.

The restaurant offers a variety of Greek and

international specialities. (www.theartemis.gr)






The Slovenian Alps, Lake Bled,

Trieste & Venice


A tasty combination of Italian cities and coast with the mountains of the

Julian Alps in Slovenia. The coast comes in the shape of the long sandy

beaches of Lido di Jesolo . Two Italian port cities – the first is Venice, queen

of the Adriatic, and the second is Trieste, perhaps not as Italian as you

might think as it was the major maritime hub for the Austro-Hungarian

Empire. Kranjska Gora is your mountain home for a few days – at 2500ft

rising to over 9000ft in the Alps near the Austrian and Italian borders.

• 3 nights hb on the Venetian coast, 4 nights hb in the Slovenian Alps •

Included excursions to Lake Bled and to the Carinthian lakes in Austria •

Visits to Venice, James Joyce’s Trieste and Udine

PROGRAMME

DAY ONE: Flight to Venice or Treviso

airports. Transfer to your hotel (40

minutes from Venice airport, one hour

from Treviso) for two nights half board

accommodation in Lido di Jesolo, a resort

town with 10 miles of beach.

DAY TWO: After breakfast, you set off for a

full day excursion to nearby Venice. There

is a 40-minute coach transfer to Punta

Sabbioni for the scenic boat trip across

the lagoon – you arrive close to Piazza

San Marco. After a walking tour with

local guide, you will have time to explore

the world’s most romantic city, the city

of canals and islands. You return to your

hotel, again by boat and coach, in time for

dinner.

DAY THREE: Today you drive east towards

the border with the former Yugoslavia.

Your main stop today is Trieste, once

the major port of the Habsburg Austro-

Hungarian Empire. While the maritime

republic of Venice was the most

important sea-trading centre of late

medieval Europe, Trieste’s docks and

dockyards were the outlet to the sea for

the mighty Austrian Empire until WWI.

After WWII, it was carved up between

Italy and Yugoslavia, the main city being

Italian. The wide avenues, squares and

baroque buildings date from the early

18th century. You will have a guided tour

of the town – have your photo taken with

the statue of James Joyce (who lived,

wrote and drank here for 10 years) – and

visit the ornate, beautiful Miramare Castle,

seat of Maximilian from the time of the

Austro-Hungarian Empire, and with

stunning sea views – as its name would

suggest. You cross into Slovenia and head

for the mountain resort of Kranjska Gora

in the Upper Sava Valley, for four nights

half board accommodation. 218 miles

today.

DAYS FOUR TO SIX: Free in Kranjska Gora

to enjoy the dazzlingly beautiful valley

with two included excursions.

The first excursion is to Lake Bled and

the Slovenian capital city of Ljubljana

(or, if you prefer, spend the whole day at

Lake Bled). Just half an hour away from

Kranjska Gora is the shimmering magic

of the lake. You can spend the whole

day visiting the famous castle and the

very pretty 15th-century church on Bled

Island and relaxing. Or, after time for

a coffee and a stroll, you can continue

to Slovenia’s capital, with its town hall,

cathedral, castle, parks and old quarter.

Ljubljana was a Habsburg city, and

evidence of this period can be seen in its

skyline although many buildings were

destroyed in the earthquake of 1895.

Nowadays the architecture is a pleasant

blend of Baroque, Art Nouveau and the

wonderful buildings and bridges of Jože

Plecnik. After a walking tour and boat

ride through the city, you have free time

until you return to Lake Bled and thence

to Kranjska Gora. 120 miles return to

Ljubljana, 50 miles return to Lake Bled.

The second excursion is over the border

to the Austrian region of Carinthia - a

land of azure lakes, set before a backdrop

of alpine splendour and unspoilt towns

and villages. You will see three lakes –

Faakersee, Ossiachersee, and Worthersee,

where you will have time to explore the

lakeside town of Velden. 74 miles today.

DAY SEVEN: Today you leave Slovenia

for Italy. You cross the border and head

to Udine, an interesting city with a long

history. A Roman city in origin, it stands at

a crossroads of languages and cultures: a

mix of Italian, Slav and German elements,

with a castle and stunning, marble,

Romanesque Duomo. From there you

continue back to Lido di Jesolo for one

nights half board accommodation. 153

miles today.

DAY EIGHT: Transfer to the airport for

your return flight.

YOUR HOTELS

HOTEL SALUS HHHH,

Lido di Jesolo (first two and last

nights)

The hotel is a two-minute walk from

the beach and has a bar, restaurant

and lounge and an outdoor pool.

Bedrooms have air-conditioning,

satellite tv, minibar, and a bathroom

with shower and hairdryer.

(www.hotelsalus.com)

HOTEL KOMPAS HHHH,

Kranjska Gora (four nights)

The hotel lies 200 yards from the

village centre. It has a restaurant,

lounge, bar, garden, indoor pool, and

comfortable modern bedrooms with

cable tv, phone, safety deposit box,

hairdryer, and bath/shower and wc.

There is also a spa (charges apply). The

hotel is part of the HIT hotel group and

guests are welcome to avail themselves

of the facilities of nearby sister hotels

including the wellness centre (charges

apply).

(www.hit-alpinea.si/en/kompas-hotel)







The Best of the Baltics - Riga, Tallinn

& National Parks of Latvia & Estonia

8 days from £899 May & August

Being 1 ½ times the size of the Benelux countries, Latvia and Estonia have a

combined population of under four million, so there is lots of space for the ‘great

outdoors’, much beloved by the locals. This holiday includes a visit to a National

Park in both countries. But where there’s a coast there is trade and the Baltic

gives us two of Europe’s most vibrant and colourful capitals. Riga and Tallinn have

a history of being open to the outside world – both were members of the great

Hanseatic League, channels for trade between Eastern and Western Europe, from

the 13th century. There’s also the chance to hop across the Baltic to visit Helsinki.

• 3 nights bb Riga, 4 nights bb Tallinn • Visit to the resort of Pärnu • Visit to

Sigulda, in the Gauja National Park, with lunch • Walking tours of Riga and Tallinn

• Excursion to Lahemaa National Park, with entrance to Palmse Manor and lunch

PROGRAMME

DAY ONE: Flight to Riga, Latvia. Transfer

to your hotel (20-minutes) for one night’s

bed and breakfast accommodation. Riga

is a city of contrasts. While there are hints

of WWII damage and Soviet restoration,

the UNESCO-protected Old Riga with fine

buildings and a maze of cobbled streets

and squares remind us of its medieval

origins and its concentration of art nouveau

architecture is unique. Don’t miss the 13thcentury

Dome cathedral, the biggest Church

in the Baltics, or the Blackheads’ house,

where the tradition of the Christmas tree

supposedly originated – they covered a tree

in flowers and then burned it, thankfully

that part didn’t catch on! Nearby is the

Art Nouveau centre, with no less than 750

flamboyant twentieth-century buildings,

more than anywhere else, festooned with

goddesses and griffins, gargoyles and

goblins, plants and flowers – many the

creation of Mikhail Eisenstein, father of the

great cinematographer, Sergei.

DAY TWO: Depart after breakfast for

Tallinn in Estonia. The main stop today is

the pine-forested Gauja National Park forty

miles outside Riga. Your tour in the park

includes the ruins of the medieval castle

of Sigulda, the fairy-tale red-brick castle of

Turaida which has not just excellent views

but also an interesting range of attractions

in the castle grounds, and Gutman’s cave

where your guide will tell you the tragic love

story of the Turaida Rose. After an included

lunch in a chalet restaurant in the park you

head north to Tallinn, a further 182 miles

away for four nights bed and breakfast

accommodation.

Tallinn: Whereas Riga has a slightly post-

Communist feel to it, Tallinn – for all that it

has its superbly pretty old town – feels much

more Western. There is some enormous

Russian-built architecture, but the modern

business district seems almost American in

its embrace of capitalism, and the Estonians

certainly feel closer to Finland and the west

than to anywhere else. Finland, after all, is

just a couple of hours across the Gulf – the

Gulf that featured the sailing during the 1980

Moscow Olympics. Tallinn’s Old Town lies

within the city walls, and is an atmospheric

place to stroll. Old merchant houses line

the medieval cobbled streets, and hidden

courtyards and impressive churches abound.

Not far outside the old town are some very

interesting museums: the futuristic Kumu

Art Museum, the Ethnographic Open Air

Museum, with an interesting collection of

old cottages relocated from elsewhere in

Estonia, and the impressive new Seaplane

Museum, located in an enormous old

Russian hangar. There is also a small KGB

museum, located on the 23rd floor of the old

Soviet Hotel – a floor which officially did not

exist, but from where the KGB could keep a

close eye on all the foreign guests!

DAYS THREE TO FIVE: At leisure in Tallinn

with two included excursions. One is a half

day city tour of Tallinn, partly by coach and

partly on foot through the old town. The

other is a full day excursion to Lahemaa. An

hour away eastwards along the northern

Baltic coast towards Russia, the Lahemaa

National Park (the first in the Soviet Union

when it was designated in 1971) boasts a

rich variety of flora and fauna, as well as fine

coastal and rural landscapes. You will also

visit Palmse Manor, with its large estate

and varied attractions. Lunch is included in

a thatched tavern. An optional excursion is

also available to Helsinki. Finland’s capital is

just two hours across the water. Helsinki has

a long waterfront, and indeed the whole city

seems to hover around a series of waterfeatures

– lakes, bays and inlets. There are

several interesting museums and some

impressive art nouveau buildings. You will

have a walking tour and free time to explore

as well.

DAY SIX: Depart Tallinn for Riga. You break

the journey in Parnu, Estonia’s foremost

seaside resort. The main street, Ruutli, is

pedestrianised with shops and cafes. Just

off Ruutli is St Catherine’s Russian Orthodox

church, regarded as Estonia’s finest baroque

church. Built in 1768, it is named after

Catherine the Great and still serves Parnu’s

Russian speaking population. After Parnu,

you continue to Riga for two night’s bed and

breakfast accommodation. 195 miles today.

DAY SEVEN: Morning half-day walking

tour of old Riga followed by a scenic drive

through the Art Nouveau district of Riga. The

rest of the day is free.

DAY EIGHT: Free time until you depart for

the airport and your return flight home.

YOUR HOTELS

HOTEL RADISSON BLU DAUGAVA

HHHH,

Riga (first and last two nights)

This refurbished hotel stands riverside,

just across the ‘stone bridge’

from the old town centre. The hotel

has coffee shop, bar, lifts, wifi, gym,

indoor pool and spa (charges may

apply) and comfortable bedrooms with

tv (satellite channels), minibar, safe,

air-conditioning, hairdryer and bath

or shower and wc. (www.radissonblu.

com/hotel-riga)

HOTEL RADISSON BLU OLUMPIA

HHHH,

Tallinn (four nights)

A 15-minute walk to Tallinn’s old town,

the hotel has a bar, restaurant and café,

free wifi, and comfortable bedrooms

with air-conditioning, safe, minibar,

hairdryer, tea/coffee, and bath or

shower and wc. There is a health centre

with pool and sauna, on the 26th floor

(charges may apply). (www.radissonblu.

com/en/olumpiahotel-tallin)

Both hotels have restaurants. However,

there are many nearby restaurants to

suit all budgets and English is widely

spoken. Naturally, your Tour Director

will provide assistance if required.


Krakow, Zakopane & the High Tatras


some free time, continue to Zakopane

(35 miles), arriving late afternoon

for four nights bed and breakfast

accommodation.

DAYS FIVE TO SEVEN: Free in Zakopane,

with an included walking tour. Zakopane

lies in the heart of the Tatra Mountains,

a mountain range that many people

believe to be among the most beautiful in

the world. The scenery is spectacular and

the mountains impressive – they were

shaped by glacial erosion, which helps

to explain the magnificent peaks, lakes

and valleys. The Tatra National Park was

created in 1955 and hosts abundant flora

and fauna, including bears and golden

eagles.

Two of Poland’s most spectacular sites, Krakow and Zakopane, are brought

together in this holiday of contrasts. The medieval university city of Krakow, for

centuries Poland’s capital, is combined with Zakopane, Poland’s highest city,

set amidst the spectacular Tatra Mountains.

• 3 nights bb in Krakow, 4 nights bb in Zakopane • Walking tours of

both cities • Spectacular raft journey through the Dunajec gorge, in the

Pieninski National Park

PROGRAMME

DAY ONE: Flight to Krakow, short transfer

to your hotel in Krakow for three nights

bed and breakfast accommodation.

DAYS TWO AND THREE: Free in Krakow

with an included half-day walking tour.

Krakow is a very special place to visit.

With over a thousand years of history, it is

Poland’s cultural capital and is, of course,

on the UNESCO World Heritage list. In

the Middle Ages, Krakow’s walls had 55

defensive towers. The 14th-century main

gate survives and is the starting point of

the ‘Royal Road’, which ends at Wawel

Castle, and passes by the Town Square,

St. Mary’s Basilica and the Czartoryski

Museum. They claim the museum

contains fragments from the grave of

Romeo and Juliet, as well as the chair

Shakespeare sat on to write about them!

Krakow is also a university city – the

Jagiellonian, one of Europe’s oldest, dates

from 1364 and boasts many illustrious

alumni including Karol Józef Wojtyła –

better known to us as Pope John Paul II.

You can also join an optional excursion

to nearby Wieliczka Salt Mine and

Auschwitz. Salt has been mined at

Wieliczka since the 13th century. The

result of centuries of mining is a huge

network of underground passages,

corridors and chambers whose

crowning jewel is Kinga’s Chapel, 600ft

underground and carved entirely out

of rock salt – even the chandeliers are

made of salt! From 14th June 1940 until

January 1945, Auschwitz Concentration

Camp was the site of some of the worst

atrocities of WWII. The visit includes a film

showing the liberation of the camp and

the chance to see the infamous Death

wall, the national memorials and the cells

where the inmates were held. Over 1.1

million people are thought to have died

at Auschwitz and the visit is both moving

and thought-provoking.

DAY FOUR: Today you travel to Zakopane.

It may only be 63 miles from Krakow by

road, but you spend 2-3 hours rafting

gently through the stunning scenery of

the Dunajec River Gorge, in the Pieninski

National Park. Two hours from Krakow

lies the village of Sromowce, on the

Slovakian border, where you embark your

rafts, which are operated by experienced

raftsmen wearing traditional local

costume. The gentle Dunajec River offers

sightseeing as you go – you will see the

13th century Red Monastery and the

gorge itself, with its spectacular limestone

cliffs and rock formations. You disembark

in the spa town of Szczawnica, and after


You can also join an optional excursion

across the border into Slovakia, Poland’s

southern neighbour. You go to Stary

Smokovec, from where a funicular

train leaves for the mountain town of

Hrebienok, 4000ft up and site of several

waterfalls.

DAY EIGHT: Morning departure to

Krakow for your return flight. Those

travelling on later on later flights will be

able to store luggage and have free time

in Krakow before travelling to the airport.

Please note: throughout the tour you are

on a bed and breakfast basis. There is a

wide variety of lunch and dinner options

available in all price ranges in Krakow and

Zakopane and the other places you visit.

YOUR HOTELS

HOTEL WYSPIANSKI HHH,

Krakow (three nights)

The hotel is named after the famous

Polish artist, poet and playwright,

Stanislaw Wyspianski, who once lived

in a house at the site of the hotel. It is

located right in the centre of Krakow,

the proverbial stone’s throw from the

main square. Rooms are fully equipped

with bath/shower, wc, hairdryer,

satellite tv, telephone and radio. There

is also a restaurant and a bar.

(www.hotel-wyspianski.pl)

HOTEL WERSAL HHH,

Zakopane (four nights)

The hotel is located in a quiet, yet

central, area of Zakopane. It has 42

rooms with bath/shower, wc, hairdryer,

satellite tv, radio and telephone. There

is a restaurant offering both traditional

Polish and international cuisine and a

bar serving hot and cold drinks.

(www.hotelwersal.pl)






Bucharest & Transylvania


The marbled halls of the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, the charming

baroque streets of medieval Brasov, the imposing pointed towers in Vlad

the Impaler’s Sighisoara, the spectacular scenery of the Transylvanian

Alps – these are just some of the highlights of this fascinating tour of

Romania. On this holiday you’ll find that the bustling capital Bucharest

contrasts superbly with the fortified churches and forbidding castles of

Transylvania, while Brasov will reveal the Saxon heritage of this part of

Romania. There’s also the chance to visit the old cultural centre of Sibiu.

• 3 nights bb in Bucharest and 4 nights bb in Brasov with one dinner

• Tour of Bucharest with entrance to the Palace of Parliament • Excursion

to Sighisoara and Prince Charles’ Viscri • Tours of Bran and Peles castles

• Excursion to the fortified churches of Harman and Prejmer

PROGRAMME

DAY ONE: Flight to Bucharest, transfer to your

hotel in the centre of the city for two nights bed

and breakfast hotel accommodation. There are

plenty of restaurants in downtown Bucharest to

suit all tastes and budgets. Your Tour Director will

be on hand to assist.

DAY TWO: Mid-morning walking tour of

Bucharest. Romania’s cosmopolitan capital is

well known for its wide boulevards and fine

pre-World War I buildings that gave it the name

of Little Paris. The tour will concentrate on the

Old Town and the Calea Victoriei - Bucharest’s

most famous avenue which leads to the beautiful

Romanian Athenaeum, the Royal Palace and

Revolution Square. Bucharest is also known for its

stark Communist-era architecture, exemplified in

Ceausescu’s monster House of the Republic, now

known as the Palace of Parliament. A guided tour

will show you some of 1,100 rooms of the world’s

largest civilian administrative building.

DAY THREE: Travel north through the Southern

Carpathians to Brasov, stopping en route at Bran

Castle. On a rocky outcrop guarding the entrance

to a mountain pass, Bran Castle lives up to the

Gothic fairytale image that Bram Stoker’s Dracula

evokes. The castle was built by the Saxons in the

late 14th century to defend Brasov from invasion

by the Turks. Inside you’ll find displays of rich

Western European furniture, which Queen Marie,

granddaughter of Queen Victoria, purchased in

the 1920s when the castle was used as a royal

residence. Continue to Brasov (126 miles today)

for four nights bed and breakfast with dinner in a

local restaurant this evening. Arrival in Brasov will

be late afternoon. Your Tour Director will conduct

a short orientation walk of Brasov before dinner.

DAYS FOUR TO SIX: In Brasov. Brasov is a

medieval town with ornate Saxon churches and

townhouses. Local legend has it that when the

Pied Piper lured away the children from Hamelin

they re-emerged near Brasov’s main square,

Piata Sfatului, in the heart of the medieval

quarter. It is one of the finest Baroque squares

in Romania. Here you can visit the 15th century

Town Hall, with its quaint Trumpeter’s Tower on

top, and the Lutheran Black Church - the largest

Gothic church between Vienna and Istanbul with

a 6-tonne bell and a huge organ with 4000 pipes.

The Romanian School Museum displays some

of the first textbooks written in the Romanian

language and printed in Brasov.

There are two included excursions during

your stay in Brasov. One is a full day trip to the

birthplace of Vlad the Impaler, Sighisoara 81 miles

away. Sighisoara was fortified by the Saxon guilds

– the Blacksmiths’, Butchers’ and Cobblers’ are

among the defensive towers which still survive

and the beautifully preserved medieval citadel is

on the UNESCO World Heritage List. In the belfry

of the imposing Clock Tower which dates back to

the 13th century, a drummer strikes every hour

and every day at midnight a different wooden

figure emerges. Close to the Clock Tower you’ll

find the house where Vlad Dracul was born.

On the return journey to Brasov, you’ll make a

stop at Viscri where the Prince of Wales bought,

restored and converted traditional dwellings into

guesthouses.

The second excursion is a pleasant half-day

visit nearby to Harman and Prejmer. Under

continuous threat of marauding Mongols and

Turks, the Saxons not only fortified their towns,

but the villages as well with defensive works

centred around the church. Two fine examples

are in Harman, where the church is surrounded

by a 40ft wall with seven towers and Prejmer

where the church defences include bastions,

drawbridges and over 270 rooms built into the

outer wall in four storeys as refuge for the village’s

families in times of attack. (25-mile round trip).

There is also an optional excursion to Sibiu

including lunch, the largest of the Saxon

merchant towns. As well as a trade centre, Sibiu

has always been the artistic and cultural capital

of Transylvania. The former wealth of the city is

evident in its grand squares, fine buildings and

churches. 180 miles round trip.

DAY SEVEN: Return to Bucharest. The main

stop today is the resort of Sinaia in the Bucegi

Mountains 31 miles south of Brasov. Sinaia had

a monastery and little else until the 1870’s when

King Carol I built a summer residence here. His

ornate Peles Castle, built in German Renaissance

style, is richly decorated with carved wood,

tapestries and oriental ceramics. After a tour of

the Castle you have free time to visit the resort

and for lunch before continuing to Bucharest (a

further 90 miles) for your last night on a bed and

breakfast basis.

DAY EIGHT: Departure for the airport and your

flight home.

OUR HOTELS

HOTEL CAPITOL HHHH,

Bucharest (first two and last nights)

The historic Hotel Capitol is in an

excellent position on Calea Victoriei.

Rooms have free high-speed, wireless

Internet, cable tv, individual climate

control and bathroom equipped with

bath/shower and hairdryer. The hotel

has a restaurant which is popular with

the locals and hotel guests. (www.

hotelcapitol.ro/en)

HOTEL COROANA BRASOVULUI HHH,

Brasov (four nights)

This small, friendly and modern hotel is

in a quiet position but just a 15 minute

walk to Brasov’s main square. The hotel

has a pleasant breakfast room and cosy

English bar. Dinner at a local restaurant

is included on the first night. Rooms

have tv, wifi, direct dial telephone,

shower and hairdryer. (www.coroanabrasovului.ro)






Lithuania – Vilnius, Klaipeda & Kaunas


Lithuania is a land of folklore and legend which, towards the end of the Middle

Ages, was one of the largest countries in Europe, stretching from the Baltic

down to the Black Sea, encompassing what is now Belarus and Ukraine. Modern

Lithuania is just half the size of England, and this holiday is an exploration of the

country from its Baroque capital, Vilnius, across to Klaipeda on the coast, and

the medieval and Art Deco city of Kaunas in the centre. You’ll also travel down

the remarkable Curonian Spit as far as the border with Russian Kaliningrad, and

visit the extraordinary Hill of Crosses.

• 3 nights bb in Vilnius, 3 nights bb in Klaipeda, 1 night bb in Kaunas • 2 lunches

• City tours of Vilnius, Klaipeda and Kaunas • Excursion to Trakai Castle • Tour of

the Curonian Spit • Visits to the Palanga Botanical Gardens, and the Hill of Crosses

PROGRAMME

DAY ONE: Flight to Vilnius or Kaunas. Transfer to your

hotel in Vilnius for three nights’ bed and breakfast

accommodation. Transfer times are 15 minutes from

Vilnius airport and 1 hour 15 minutes from Kaunas

airport.

DAY TWO: Half-day sight-seeing tour of Vilnius.

A panoramic tour by coach includes a visit of the

Baroque Church of St. Peter and St. Paul. This is

followed by a walking tour of the atmospheric

Old Town and its countless Baroque buildings.

The cobbled streets are a delight to explore. The

colonnaded Cathedral, like St. Peter and St Paul, is

built on a former pagan site of worship - Lithuania

was the last country in Europe to convert to

Christianity. The afternoon is free for you to enjoy the

shops, cafes and museums of the lively capital.

DAY THREE:: Half-day excursion to Trakai Castle.

Just sixteen miles from Vilnius, set on an island amid

a beautiful wooded lake district, is Trakai Castle –

symbol of Lithuania’s former military dominance. The

castle is reached via a 300-metre wooden walkway

across the water from the town of Trakai. The

renovated castle was originally built in the 14th and

15th centuries and consists of defensive walls with

red turrets surrounding a huge central keep. After a

guided tour, you return to Vilnius.

DAY FOUR: Depart for Klaipeda. You leave the

flatlands of the east and cross rolling plains on your

way to the Baltic Sea. You make a stop at the Hill of

Crosses. The traditional folk art of ‘cross-crafting’ in

Lithuania has been passed down the generations

and you’ll see many intricately carved crosses as you

travel across the country. But nothing can prepare

you for the Hill of Crosses. This mound may have had

a mystic significance in the pre-Christian era, but the

first crosses probably started appearing in the 1830’s

as a focus for Lithuanian identity and remembrance.

The Russians bulldozed the hill three times during the

Soviet occupation, but the crosses just re-appeared.

There are now in excess of 20,000 crosses on the hill.

After your visit and an included lunch, you continue

to Klaipeda, arriving late afternoon/early evening for

three nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation. 255

miles today.

DAY FIVE: In the morning you have a guided tour

of Klaipeda. Both the history and geography of

Klaipeda is complicated. If you sense a Germanic

feel to the town, it’s because it was part of Prussia

in its various forms, and then part of Germany until

the end of WWI, and re-annexed by Hitler in 1939.

An old Hanseatic port, Klaipeda (or Memel, as it was

known) has always been the region’s major maritime

gateway. Although it is still an important industrial

hub, the compact Old Town has a vibrant café

scene, restaurants and museums. After the tour you

travel to the resort of Palanga, twenty miles up the

coast, where there is free time to explore the town

and for lunch. You then visit the Botanical Gardens,

landscaped in 1897 by Edouard Andre who designed

city parks in Paris, Bulgaria, and Madeira – an early

masterpiece being Sefton Park in Liverpool. You’ll also

visit the fascinating Amber Museum in the Tyskiewicz

Palace in the Gardens before returning to Klaipeda.

DAY SIX: Full-day tour of the Curonian Spit. Unique

in Europe, the Spit is a 65-mile long, narrow strip of

sand dunes, formed over the millennia by the wind

and sea, creating the lagoon between the coast

proper and the Baltic. It stretches from Klaipeda

to the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad and is dotted

with small resorts and fishing hamlets. The whole

peninsula is a UNESCO-listed site. The top half as

far as Nida belongs to Lithuania and is a protected

National Park. The day starts with a ferry hop across

to the isthmus for the drive down to Juodkrante, a

genteel resort now known for its sculpture park, the

Witches’ Hill. The wooden exhibits portray Lithuanian

legend and folklore, reminding us of the region’s

relatively recent pagan past. A short stop is then

made by a cormorant and grey heron colony before

continuing to Nida near the Russian border. An old

fishing village with wooden houses, Nida has been

a popular seaside retreat since the 19th century.

Thomas Mann had a summer home built here in the

1930’s. The sand dunes around Nida are particularly

impressive, with the Parnidis dune rising to 165 feet.

After an included lunch, you have an hour-long cruise

on the lagoon for wonderful views of a wondrous

landscape. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon.

65 miles round trip today.

DAY SEVEN: Depart Klaipeda for Kaunas, 135

miles away for one night’s bed and breakfast

accommodation. On arrival you have a tour of the

Old Town. A UNESCO City of Design, Kaunas has a

remarkable mixture of architectural styles ranging

from Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque through to

Modernist and Art Deco. With water on three sides,

picturesque Kaunas Old Town has an impressive

Town Hall surrounded by churches, museums and

merchants’ houses. The New Town is bristling with

architectural gems from the inter-war years when

Kaunas was the temporary capital. The rest of the

afternoon is free, or you can join an optional excursion

to the Ninth Fort. On the outskirts of the city, the

Ninth Fort has been reconstructed as a museum.

Built during the occupation by Tsarist Russia, it

became a prison and, later, a Nazi death camp.

DAY EIGHT: Departure transfer to the airport for your

flight home. Transfer time: 15 minutes to Kaunas, and

1 ½ hours to Vilnius.

YOUR HOTELS

RADISSON BLU LIETUVA HHHH,

Vilnius (three nights)

Situated in the popular Snipiskes area

just over the river from the Old Town,

the hotel has a restaurant, lobby bar

and rooftop bar with views over the river

to the Old Town, fitness centre and free

wifi throughout the hotel. Bedrooms

have bath/shower, tea and coffee

making facilities, hairdryer and safe.

(www.radissonblu.com/en/lietuvahotel-vilnius)

RADISSON BLU KLAIPEDA HHHH,

Klaipeda (three nights)

The hotel is set just off the busy Manto

Avenue in the New Town. It has a

popular restaurant, lobby bar, fitness

centre and free wifi throughout the

hotel. Bedrooms have bath/shower, tea

and coffee making facilities, hairdryer

and safe.

(www.radissonblu.com/en/hotel-klaipeda)

PARK INN by RADISSON HHHH,

Kaunas (one night)

Close to many of the city’s landmarks,

museums, and shopping area, the

hotel has a restaurant, bar, spa centre,

and free wifi throughout the hotel.

Bedrooms have bath/shower, tea and

coffee making facilities, and hairdryer.

(www.parkinn.com/hotel-kaunas)



GENERAL INFORMATION – ESCORTED HOLIDAYS

HOTELS: Accommodation has been reserved in the hotels mentioned, but we do reserve

the right to substitute similar hotels should circumstances dictate. Please note that at the

discretion of the hotels (and their view of the local climate), lido and pool areas, as well as

air-conditioning, may not be operational, and hotels’ charging policies for access to spas,

safety deposits, wifi, etc are always subject to change. Half-board normally includes evening

dinner and breakfast. We make group bookings in hotels. Unless a hotel insists on it, we do

not reserve tables for Preferred Travel groups at dinner. On the coast in Spain and Portugal,

dinner is normally buffet-style with flexible seating and timing. In some hotels there will be a

set menu at a fixed time for the group at dinner with no or limited choice and fixed seating.

Where there is a limited choice, you may be asked to pre-order courses at breakfast time for

that evening. This format is quite common in Italy and in city hotels in Spain, so please make

sure we are aware of any special dietary requirements. Where house wine is included with

dinner, this will be limited in colour, type and quantity by the hotel! Hotel check-in times are

usually between 2pm and 3pm, check-out times between 10am and 12 noon on the day of

departure. However, times do vary. Therefore, if you check-in immediately after a night flight

this would normally count as one night’s accommodation. Similarly if your return flight is at

night you will normally be required to vacate your room in the morning prior to leaving for

the airport later on. Day rooms are subject to availability/cost and should be arranged locally

with the hotel. Please refer to Clause 19 of our Booking Conditions for further information

regarding hotels.

ITINERARIES: The order of visits described may be subject to change. Where a train or

boat journey features in a programme the journey will be made by road if, for any reason,

the train or boat is not operating. Optional excursions operate at extra cost and are subject

to minimum numbers. Changes may be made to the particulars in this brochure at any time.

GROUP SIZES: Group sizes usually vary from about twenty to fifty people, but they can

be smaller or larger. There are many advantages to travelling in a group in terms of costs,

having someone else doing the driving getting you to interesting places, and the pleasant

company of like-minded people. But we always build in free time in our itineraries as

well. All holidays need minimum numbers to operate – see Clause 6 (a) of our Booking

Conditions.

MOBILITY: Please note that in order to get the most from your visits to many of the attractions

mentioned, reasonable amounts of walking will be necessary. The terrain of archaeological

sites may be uneven, and scenic hill towns are....hilly! Please refer to Clause 12 of our

booking conditions.

EXTENDED STAYS: Where it is possible to extend your holiday and have an extra week, all

excursions are planned to take place during the first week. Please note that in some cases

during the second week an emergency contact number will be given in lieu of the services of

a local representative. Naturally, your return airport transfer will be arranged for you.

PRICES: These are subject to change - please see Clause 3 of our Booking Conditions.

However, once we have confirmed your booking, your holiday price is guaranteed. Please

note that optional excursions, porterage, drinks with main meals and travel insurance are

not normally included in the holiday price. In some places tourist taxes are being introduced,

which are paid in resort by hotel guests. These are not included in the holiday price and will

have to be paid by you directly to the hotel. We shall let you know if such taxes apply when

you book or as soon as we become aware if they are introduced after you booked.

PAYMENTS BY COMMERCIAL CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD: Please note that all payments

by commercial credit or debit card are subject to a charge of 2% of the payment being

made.

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protected holiday with a tour operator which cares about its customers. Our customers were

full of praise for the way our staff looked after them during the ash cloud crisis in 2010

and during various Air Traffic Control strikes since. More recently, when Monarch Airlines

collapsed, none of our customers lost their holiday, and, those already abroad flew home

without any delay. If your homeward flight is disrupted, we will get you home as soon as

possible. If the airline has not made arrangements for accommodation and meals we shall do

so. Please note that in order to offer this service we rely on your cooperation in dealing with

claims for reimbursement from the airline concerned. Please see clause 18 for our general

policy on flight cancellations and delays.

FLEXIBLE ARRANGEMENTS: Obviously the departure dates of our holidays are set and

as advertised. Occasionally extra dates will be added due to demand – please look at our

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break, or e.g. stay behind in your destination country to visit friends, we will try to assist and

arrange special flight arrangements. Please note that for bookings including special flight

arrangements there will be an administration fee of £15 per person, and the deposit payment

(non-refundable) will be £250 per person.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS AND TRAVEL ADVICE: There are no compulsory

health requirements for the countries we visit. For up to date UK government health and

travel advice please visit www.dh.gov.uk/ travellers (020 7210 4850) or check with your

GP, practice nurse or travel health clinic for advice. The Foreign & Commonwealth Office

provides up-to-date travel advice at www.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo

EUROPEAN HEALTH INSURANCE CARD (EHIC):The EHIC replaced the old E111 in 2006.

Your EHIC lets you get state healthcare at a reduced cost or sometimes for free. It will cover you

for treatment that is needed to allow you to continue your stay until your planned return. The

card is not an alternative to travel insurance. It will not cover any private medical healthcare

or costs such as mountain rescue in ski resorts, being flown back to the UK, or lost or stolen

property. Therefore, it is important to have both an EHIC and a valid private travel insurance

policy. Most insurers now insist you hold an EHIC. The EHIC is valid in all European Economic

Area (EEA) countries. The EEA is a free trade zone between countries of the European Union

(EU), Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein. The regulations on access to healthcare in the EEA

also apply in Switzerland. Applying for an EHIC is free of charge. You can apply online at

www.ehic.org.uk or by phoning the automated service on 0300 3301350. This is information

is subject to change after Brexit.

PASSPORTS/VISAS: You must have a Full British passport for travel to/from the UK.

Currently, for visits to countries in the EU, passports must be valid on the day of return, but

you should give yourself some leeway. Furthermore, requirements for countries outside the

EU vary so we strongly suggest you have 6 months validity from the date of your return to

cover all eventualities – including any changes in passport validity requirements for travel in

the EU following a no-deal Brexit. There are no visa requirements for UK citizens. Nationals

of other countries should consult the appropriate authorities. In case your passport is lost

or stolen overseas, a photocopy of the photograph page will be of help in obtaining an

emergency passport from the Consulate for return travel. Make sure you are insured for the

costs of obtaining an emergency passport. These will be the application fees but may also

include very expensive transport costs getting to/from the Consulate.

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are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. When you pay you will be supplied with an

ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights,

hotels and other services) is listed on it. Please see Clause 14 of our booking conditions for

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2020

ABOUT US:

Preferred Travel Services is an award winning,

independently owned, friendly company whose

two directors share more than 70 years of travel

industry experience and all this is put to use in

designing holidays which have just the right

balance of included visits and free time to

explore on your own. In 2020 we celebrate our

20th birthday. Whichever holiday you choose,

you’ll still have time to visit cities and places of

interest in some of Europe’s most picturesque

countryside and beauty spots in the company

of like-minded travellers from all over the UK.

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY: Holidays are of 7 nights duration,

but if you would like to spend longer in warmer climes there

is the option of an extra week’s relaxation in Menorca and

Mallorca, Crete, Cyprus, Andalucia, Catalonia, the Algarve

and Tenerife.

FLY DIRECT FROM LOCAL AIRPORTS: We offer holidays

flying from over 20 airports across the UK – the vast majority

are direct flights. More and more of our customers are using

our range of regional flights to meet up with friends and

relatives from other parts of the UK on our holidays – if you

would like us to send a brochure to a friend, just ask... or

they can download one at www.preferredts.com.

GROUPS: Group discounts are available from as few as

10 paying passengers. Larger groups can have exclusive

departures with bespoke programmes to any destination

in this Collection or elsewhere. Please contact us on

0116 279 3929 or e-mail groups@preferredts.com for

further details.

SIGN UP online for our occasional e-mailshots – just

select e-mail sign up at www.preferredts.com and add

your e-mail address!

READING LIST: Our website www.preferredts.com has a

reading list, mostly light reading, suggested by previous

travellers and related to the destinations we offer. Please

e-mail tony@preferredts.com if there is something you

think we should add to it.

PTS PHOTO COMPETITION: Our photo competition

introduced in 2017 continues to be a great success with

hundreds of high-quality entries, many of which have been

posted on our website. Our fifth winner of the competition in

July 2019 was Janice Adams for her spectacular shot (shown

on the front cover of our Walking Holidays brochure) of Praia

de Marinha on the Algarve. Thanks to everybody who entered

and special thanks to entrants with images in this brochure:

page 10 - Dennis Walton, Santes Creus; page 13 – David

Dunbar, Loarre Castle: page 20 – Clive Asher, Vernazza: page

25 - Gw Vaughan, Marciana Marina & page 26, trulli rooftops.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Images in our brochures and

website appear courtesy of Turespana; Fototeca ENIT;

Distretto Turistico dei Laghi-Stresa (VB); Foto Archivo Agencia

in Liguria; Foto Archivo Provincia di Imperia – Riviera dei Fiori;

Tourism Department of Lassithi; MDLF/R – CAST; Turismo

de Portugal; Turismo y Deporte de Andalucia; Visit Poland;

VisitCyprus; Rafael Lopez-Monne; www.slovenia.info; Miquel

Angel Torro/Turismo Costa del Sol/www.visitacostadelsol.

com; l’Office de Tourisme d’Arles; Visit Estonia; Greek National

Tourist Office/C_Moustafellou; Bergamo & Lovere Tourist

Office/D. Salvi; Almunecar Tourist Board; Top Tours Romania;

Atout France/Paul Palau; Greek National Tourist Office/Y_

Skoulas; Patronat Municipal de Turisme de Tarragona/

Alberich Fotografs; www.slovenia.info/B.Cvetkovic; Turismo

de Canarias/Alex Martin Ros; Walk Hike Portugal; Turismo

de Canarias/Alex Bramwell; Associata del Turismo dell’Isola

d’Elba/VistElba.info; visitcascais.com/cascaislive; Turismo de

Canarias/Julio Gonzalez; algarvepromtion.pt/Luis da Cruz; DIP

Huelva; Ayuntamiento de Pamplona-Pamplona City Council

www.turismodepamplona.es; June Taylor; © www.vilniustourism.lt;

www.slovenia.info/Alan Kosmac; www.slovenia.info

/Tomo Jesenicnik; www.slovenia.info /Janez Tolar; visit.tallin;

Patronato de Turismo de Cadiz; Incrediblecrete.gr ; Maria

Bofarull; Matt Treadwell; Guillaume van Bockstaele


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booking before sending your booking form.

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preferredts.com. Or make a provisional booking by

calling our reservations hotline on 0116 279 3929 or

e-mail sales@preferredts.com and then complete

a booking form and return it with the deposit

payment of £125 per person (or full balance if

applicable) to Preferred Travel Services, 41 High

Street, Kibworth, Leicester, LE8 0HS. Please make

cheques payable to Preferred Travel Services.

Escorted Holidays Collection 2020

Dates, Prices and Flight Information

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Holiday Prices and Insurance

Prices shown are per person sharing a twin or double-bedded room. Supplements, including single room supplements, are shown for each holiday. The deposit

for each holiday is £125 per person (please refer to How to Book). You can, if you wish, arrange Travel Insurance through Travel & General – see the Insurance

section on page 15.

Flights

We list all the airports available for each holiday. So if you have friends in other parts of the country who want to join you, you can check which is the best airport

for them. We are even able to arrange for a friend travelling from a different airport to share a twin/double room with you for the holiday! Just ask us. Please note

that while all airports are listed, by no means all of them will be used on the same date. Transfers to your hotel on arrival will be arranged by coach, minivan or

car as appropriate. In the tables which follow for each holiday, ‘Dep’ times are departure times from the UK airport and ‘Rtn’ times are when you land back.

Flight Details, In-flight meals, and Baggage Allowances

All flight details are provisional and subject to confirmation when known. Please refer to Clause 6 of the Booking Conditions. Our brochures are printed some

time in advance and, in some cases, before the airline has published its timetable. In these cases timings shown are based on experience of previous years.

While latest known flight timings will be given at the time of booking these can change. Sometimes an airline will add a new route: when possible, we may add

this to our programme. Sometimes routes are withdrawn, in which case we will adjust our programme and offer alternatives if possible. In-flight meals are not

included. One suitcase per person (usually 20kgs) to be checked-in and carried in the hold is included in the holiday price. Cabin bag allowances in terms of

size, weight and number vary from airline to airline. Ryanair’s size limit for a cabin bag (40x20x25cm) is smaller than other airlines. It is possible to take on a

larger cabin bag as well as the smaller one by purchasing priority boarding. Costs currently (September 2019) start at £12 per person return and are subject to

availability. You should tell us at the time of booking if you want to pay for this option. Precise information on baggage allowances will be sent with your travel

documents 10-14 days before departure along with your boarding passes for those airlines where we have checked you in on-line.

Seating Preferences on Flights (including seats together)

Specific seats, for example aisle or window seats, can be pre-booked at an extra cost. Otherwise, airlines will choose seats for you. While most airlines allocate

seats together on the same booking free of charge, this is not guaranteed, and you could be seated away from your travelling companion(s). Therefore, if you

have any seating preferences (including guaranteed seats together), it is important that you tell us when you book, and, in any event, at least four weeks before

your departure date. We shall tell you if your preferences can be accommodated and at what extra cost, if any. Please note that any requests received within four

weeks of your departure date may not be possible, even with payment of an extra cost.

HOW TO BOOK MADE EASY - RESERVATIONS HOTLINE: 0116 279 3929

You can request a booking online at www.preferredts.com. Or make a provisional booking by calling our reservations hotline on 0116 279 3929

or e-mail sales@preferredts.com and then complete a booking form and return it with the deposit payment of £125 per person (or full balance if

applicable) to Preferred Travel Services, 41 High Street, Kibworth, Leicester, LE8 0HS. Please make cheques payable to Preferred Travel Services.

Cyprus – Aphrodite’s Ancient Isle (brochure page 4)

Holiday Code: 7BCY

Q Paphos Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price

Birmingham 20-Nov-19 Wed Thomson 0950 2035 £799

26-Feb-20 Wed Thomson 0950 2035 £799

04-Mar-20 Wed Thomson 0950 2035 £799

18-Nov-20 Wed Thomson 0950 2035 £799

Bristol 20-Nov-19 Wed Easyjet 0800 1820 £799

26-Feb-20 Wed Easyjet 0800 1820 £799

04-Mar-20 Wed Easyjet 0800 1820 £799

18-Nov-20 Wed Easyjet 0800 1835 £799

Cardiff 20-Nov-19 Wed Thomson 1110 2200 £799

26-Feb-20 Wed Thomson 1110 2200 £799

04-Mar-20 Wed Thomson 1110 2200 £799

18-Nov-20 Wed Thomson 1110 2200 £799

Edinburgh 20-Nov-19 Wed Easyjet 1055 2155 £799

26-Feb-20 Wed Easyjet 1055 2155 £799

04-Mar-20 Wed Easyjet 1055 2155 £799

18-Nov-20 Wed Easyjet 1055 2200 £799

Gatwick 20-Nov-19 Wed Easyjet 0710 1720 £799

26-Feb-20 Wed Easyjet 0710 1720 £799

04-Mar-20 Wed Easyjet 0710 1720 £799

18-Nov-20 Wed Easyjet 0710 1720 £799

Liverpool 20-Nov-19 Wed Ryanair 0630 1645 £799

26-Feb-20 Wed Ryanair 0630 1645 £799

04-Mar-20 Wed Ryanair 0630 1645 £799

18-Nov-20 Wed Ryanair 0630 1645 £799

Luton 20-Nov-19 Wed Easyjet 0700 1710 £799

26-Feb-20 Wed Easyjet 0700 1710 £799

04-Mar-20 Wed Easyjet 0700 1710 £799

18-Nov-20 Wed Easyjet 0700 1700 £799

Manchester 20-Nov-19 Wed Easyjet 1400 0045 £799

26-Feb-20 Wed Easyjet 1400 0045 £799

04-Mar-20 Wed Easyjet 1400 0045 £799

18-Nov-20 Wed Easyjet 1400 0045 £799

Newcastle 20-Nov-19 Wed Thomson 1000 2105 £799

26-Feb-20 Wed Thomson 1000 2105 £799

04-Mar-20 Wed Thomson 1000 2105 £799

18-Nov-20 Wed Thomson 1000 2105 £799

Stansted 20-Nov-19 Wed Ryanair 0945 0920 £799

26-Feb-20 Wed Ryanair 0945 0920 £799

04-Mar-20 Wed Ryanair 0945 0920 £799

18-Nov-20 Wed Ryanair 0935 0920 £799

Supplements per person:

Single room November 2019 £0 SOLD OUT

Single room February & November 2020 £0

Single room other dates £100

Sea view per week £49

Extra weeks In single In twin/double

2019 SOLD OUT £360

2020 £480 £380

A Week on Evia – no single supplement (brochure page 5)

Holiday Code: 7EVI

Q Athens Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price

Aberdeen** 03-Nov-19 Sun BA 0910 1935 £1,119

20-Mar-20 Fri BA 0920 1945 £1,119

01-Nov-20 Sun BA 0920 1945 £1,119

Bristol 03-Nov-19 Sun Easyjet 0650 1530 £999

20-Mar-20 Fri Easyjet 1300 2205 £999

01-Nov-20 Sun Easyjet 0650 1530 £999

Edinburgh 02-Nov-19 Sat Easyjet 1410 2320 £999

21-Mar-20 Sat Easyjet 1415 0055 £999

31-Oct-20 Sat Easyjet 1410 2320 £999

Gatwick 03-Nov-19 Sun Easyjet 1425 2250 £999

20-Mar-20 Fri Easyjet 1335 2155 £999

01-Nov-20 Sun Easyjet 1335 2155 £999

Glasgow** 03-Nov-19 Sun BA 0900 1930 £1,119

20-Mar-20 Fri BA 0900 1940 £1,119

01-Nov-20 Sun BA 0900 1930 £1,119

Heathrow 03-Nov-19 Sun BA 1210 1630 £1,039

20-Mar-20 Fri BA 1210 1535 £1,039

01-Nov-20 Sun BA 1210 1630 £1,039

Luton 02-Nov-19 Sat Wizz Air 0700 1530 £999

31-Oct-20 Sat Wizz Air 0700 1530 £999

Manchester 03-Nov-19 Sun Easyjet 0750 1635 £999

20-Mar-20 Fri Easyjet 0755 2355 £999

01-Nov-20 Sun Easyjet 0750 1635 £999

Newcastle** 03-Nov-19 Sun BA 0745 1925 £1,119

20-Mar-20 Fri BA 0935 1930 £1,119

01-Nov-20 Sun BA 0745 1925 £1,119

Stansted 03-Nov-19 Sun Ryanair 0745 1545 £999

20-Mar-20 Fri Ryanair 0905 1640 £999

01-Nov-20 Sun Ryanair 0745 1545 £999

** via Heathrow


Single room £0

Deluxe single room £84

Deluxe twin/double room £42

There is a tourism tax in Greece of 3 euros per room per day. It is not included in the price of the holiday and is payable

by hotel guests directly to the hotel.

Tenerife – Island of Contrasts (brochure page 6)

Holiday Code: 7BTE

Q Tenerife Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price

Aberdeen 23-Feb-20 Sun Thomson 1350 1250 £909

08-Mar-20 Sun Thomson 1350 1250 £919

Belfast Int 01-Nov-19 Fri Thomas Cook 1030 2045 £819

06-Nov-20 Fri Thomas Cook 1030 2045 £819

Birmingham 01-Nov-19 Fri Jet2 1530 1550 £819

24-Feb-20 Mon Ryanair 1555 1530 £789

09-Mar-20 Mon Ryanair 1555 1530 £799

06-Nov-20 Fri Jet2 1435 2035 £819

Bristol 01-Nov-19 Fri Thomas Cook 0920 1855 £819

24-Feb-20 Mon Easyjet 1335 2245 £789

09-Mar-20 Mon Easyjet 1335 2245 £799


Cardiff 01-Nov-19 Fri Thomson 1030 1955 £819

06-Nov-20 Fri Thomson 1030 1955 £819

Doncaster/Shef 01-Nov-19 Fri Thomson 1000 2000 £819

06-Nov-20 Fri Thomson 1000 2000 £819

Dublin 23-Feb-20 Sun Ryanair 0725 1650 £789

08-Mar-20 Sun Ryanair 0725 1650 £799

East Midlands 01-Nov-19 Fri Ryanair 1335 2305 £779

23-Feb-20 Sun Jet2 1100 2100 £829

08-Mar-20 Sun Jet2 1100 2100 £839

06-Nov-20 Fri Ryanair 1335 2305 £779

Edinburgh 01-Nov-19 Fri Easyjet 1305 2320 £779

23-Feb-20 Sun Jet2 1020 2105 £829

08-Mar-20 Sun Jet2 1020 2105 £839

06-Nov-20 Fri Easyjet 1310 2325 £779

Exeter 01-Nov-19 Fri Thomson 0725 1645 £819

06-Nov-20 Fri Thomson 0725 1645 £819

Gatwick 01-Nov-19 Fri Easyjet 0800 1750 £779

23-Feb-20 Sun Thomson 1325 2305 £829

08-Mar-20 Sun Thomson 1325 2305 £839

06-Nov-20 Fri Easyjet 0800 1750 £779

Glasgow 01-Nov-19 Fri Thomas Cook 0855 1935 £819

23-Feb-20 Sun Jet2 0845 1915 £829

08-Mar-20 Sun Jet2 0845 1915 £839


Leeds-Bradford 01-Nov-19 Fri Jet2 1445 1850 £819

23-Feb-20 Sun Jet2 0820 1855 £829

08-Mar-20 Sun Jet2 0820 1855 £839

06-Nov-20 Fri Jet2 1445 1855 £819

Liverpool 23-Feb-20 Sun Ryanair 1755 1730 £789

08-Mar-20 Sun Ryanair 1755 1730 £799

Luton 02-Nov-19 Sat Easyjet 1230 2210 £779

23-Feb-20 Sun Ryanair 0640 1610 £789

08-Mar-20 Sun Ryanair 0640 1610 £799

07-Nov-20 Sat Easyjet 1230 2210 £779

Manchester 01-Nov-19 Fri Easyjet 1245 1710 £779

23-Feb-20 Sun Ryanair 0635 1620 £789

08-Mar-20 Sun Ryanair 0635 1620 £799

06-Nov-20 Fri Easyjet 1245 1710 £779

Newcastle 01-Nov-19 Fri Thomas Cook 0600 2000 £819

23-Feb-20 Sun Jet2 0900 1935 £829

08-Mar-20 Sun Jet2 0900 1935 £839

06-Nov-20 Fri Jet2 0900 1935 £819

Prestwick 02-Nov-19 Sat Ryanair 1820 1755 £779

23-Feb-20 Sun Ryanair 1745 1720 £789

08-Mar-20 Sun Ryanair 1745 1720 £799

06-Nov-20 Fri Ryanair 1820 1755 £779

Southend 02-Nov-19 Sat Easyjet 1135 2125 £779

07-Nov-20 Sat Easyjet 1135 2125 £779

Stansted 01-Nov-19 Fri Ryanair 0615 1555 £779

23-Feb-20 Sun Jet2 1100 2005 £829

08-Mar-20 Sun Jet2 1100 2005 £839

06-Nov-20 Fri Ryanair 0615 1555 £779


Single room £140

Mount Teide view per week 2019 £60 2020 £70


2019 £430 £290

2020 £450 £310

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A Week on the Algarve (brochure page 7)

Holiday Code: 7BAA

Q Faro Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price

Aberdeen 05-May-20 Tue Ryanair 1155 1130 £869

12-May-20 Tue Ryanair 1155 1130 £889

Belfast Int 09-Nov-19 Sat Easyjet 1355 2035 £749

15-Feb-20 Sat Easyjet 1355 2035 £769

12-Mar-20 Thu Easyjet 0700 1405 £779

06-May-20 Wed Easyjet 1035 1710 £809

13-May-20 Wed Easyjet 1035 1710 £829

24-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 1035 1710 £919

01-Oct-20 Thu Easyjet 1035 1710 £829

31-Oct-20 Sat Easyjet 1355 2035 £779

07-Nov-20 Sat Easyjet 1355 2035 £769

Birmingham 10-Nov-19 Sun Jet2 0655 1335 £789

12-Mar-20 Thu Jet2 1015 1710 £819

06-May-20 Wed Jet2 0815 1500 £849

13-May-20 Wed Jet2 0815 1500 £869

24-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0815 1500 £959

01-Oct-20 Thu Jet2 0815 1500 £869

01-Nov-20 Sun Jet2 0655 1335 £819

08-Nov-20 Sun Jet2 0655 1335 £809

Bristol 10-Nov-19 Sun Easyjet 1635 2235 £749

16-Feb-20 Sun Easyjet 1635 2235 £769

12-Mar-20 Thu Easyjet 0755 1345 £779

06-May-20 Wed Easyjet 0650 1240 £809

13-May-20 Wed Easyjet 0650 1240 £829

24-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0650 1240 £919

01-Oct-20 Thu Easyjet 0650 1240 £829

01-Nov-20 Sun Easyjet 1635 2235 £779

08-Nov-20 Sun Easyjet 1635 2235 £769

Cardiff 10-Nov-19 Sun Flybe 1330 1925 £809

16-Feb-20 Sun Flybe 1330 1925 £829

12-Mar-20 Thu Flybe 1035 1630 £839

05-May-20 Tue Flybe 1355 1950 £869

12-May-20 Tue Flybe 1355 1950 £889

24-Sep-20 Thu Flybe 1355 1950 £979

01-Oct-20 Thu Flybe 1355 1950 £889

01-Nov-20 Sun Flybe 1330 1925 £839

08-Nov-20 Sun Flybe 1330 1925 £829

Doncaster/Shef 06-May-20 Wed Thomson 1605 2305 £849

13-May-20 Wed Thomson 1605 2305 £869

Dublin 10-Nov-19 Sun Ryanair 1720 1650 £749

12-Mar-20 Thu Ryanair 1820 1750 £779

06-May-20 Wed Ryanair 0930 1545 £809

13-May-20 Wed Ryanair 0930 1545 £829

24-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 0930 1545 £919

01-Oct-20 Thu Ryanair 0930 1545 £829

01-Nov-20 Sun Ryanair 1720 1650 £779

08-Nov-20 Sun Ryanair 1720 1650 £769

East Midlands 10-Nov-19 Sun Ryanair 1625 2245 £749

15-Feb-20 Sat Jet2 1435 2130 £809

12-Mar-20 Thu Jet2 0820 1525 £819

06-May-20 Wed Ryanair 1015 1625 £809

13-May-20 Wed Ryanair 1015 1625 £829

24-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 1015 1625 £919

01-Oct-20 Thu Ryanair 1015 1625 £829

01-Nov-20 Sun Ryanair 1625 2245 £779

08-Nov-20 Sun Ryanair 1625 2245 £769

Edinburgh 10-Nov-19 Sun Jet2 1525 2310 £789

15-Feb-20 Sat Ryanair 1645 1620 £769

12-Mar-20 Thu Jet2 0940 1740 £819

05-May-20 Tue Jet2 0645 1420 £849

12-May-20 Tue Jet2 0645 1420 £869

24-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0645 1420 £959

01-Oct-20 Thu Jet2 0645 1420 £869

01-Nov-20 Sun Jet2 1525 2310 £819

08-Nov-20 Sun Jet2 1525 2310 £809

Exeter 06-May-20 Wed Flybe 0605 1155 £869

13-May-20 Wed Flybe 0605 1155 £889

24-Sep-20 Thu Flybe 0605 1155 £979

01-Oct-20 Thu Flybe 0605 1155 £889

Gatwick 10-Nov-19 Sun Easyjet 0630 1245 £749

16-Feb-20 Sun Easyjet 0630 1245 £769

12-Mar-20 Thu Easyjet 0630 1245 £779

06-May-20 Wed Easyjet 0600 1810 £809

13-May-20 Wed Easyjet 0600 1810 £829

24-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0805 1410 £919

01-Oct-20 Thu Easyjet 0805 1410 £829

01-Nov-20 Sun Easyjet 0630 1245 £779

08-Nov-20 Sun Easyjet 0630 1245 £769

Glasgow 10-Nov-19 Sun Jet2 1455 2255 £789

15-Feb-20 Sat Easyjet 1525 2230 £769

12-Mar-20 Thu Easyjet 1515 2210 £779

06-May-20 Wed Jet2 0640 1430 £849

13-May-20 Wed Jet2 0640 1430 £869

24-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0640 1430 £959

01-Oct-20 Thu Jet2 0640 1430 £869

01-Nov-20 Sun Jet2 1455 2255 £819

08-Nov-20 Sun Jet2 1455 2255 £809

Leeds-Bradford 10-Nov-19 Sun Jet2 0935 1655 £789

16-Feb-20 Sun Jet2 0935 1640 £809

12-Mar-20 Thu Jet2 0935 1640 £819

06-May-20 Wed Jet2 0815 1535 £849

13-May-20 Wed Jet2 0815 1535 £869

24-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0815 1535 £959

01-Oct-20 Thu Jet2 0815 1535 £869

01-Nov-20 Sun Jet2 0935 1655 £819

08-Nov-20 Sun Jet2 0935 1655 £809

Liverpool 09-Nov-19 Sat Easyjet 1635 2255 £749

15-Feb-20 Sat Easyjet 1635 2255 £769

12-Mar-20 Thu Easyjet 0640 1305 £779

06-May-20 Wed Easyjet 0700 1315 £809

13-May-20 Wed Easyjet 0700 1315 £829

24-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0700 1315 £919

01-Oct-20 Thu Easyjet 0700 1315 £829

31-Oct-20 Sat Easyjet 1635 2255 £779

07-Nov-20 Sat Easyjet 1635 2255 £769


16-Feb-20 Sun Easyjet 0625 1245 £769

12-Mar-20 Thu Easyjet 0735 1330 £779

06-May-20 Wed Easyjet 0635 1255 £809

13-May-20 Wed Easyjet 0635 1255 £829

24-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0635 1255 £919

01-Oct-20 Thu Easyjet 0635 1255 £829

31-Oct-20 Sat Easyjet 1415 2025 £779

07-Nov-20 Sat Easyjet 1415 2025 £769

Manchester 10-Nov-19 Sun Jet2 0930 1635 £789

16-Feb-20 Sun Jet2 0930 1635 £809

12-Mar-20 Thu Ryanair 1830 1805 £779

06-May-20 Wed Ryanair 1230 2000 £809

13-May-20 Wed Ryanair 1230 2000 £829

24-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 1230 2000 £919

01-Oct-20 Thu Ryanair 1230 2000 £829

01-Nov-20 Sun Jet2 0930 1635 £819

08-Nov-20 Sun Jet2 0930 1635 £809

Newcastle 10-Nov-19 Sun Jet2 1500 2240 £789

15-Feb-20 Sat Easyjet 1555 2255 £769

12-Mar-20 Thu Jet2 0900 1640 £819

06-May-20 Wed Easyjet 1700 2345 £809

13-May-20 Wed Easyjet 1700 2345 £829

24-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0600 1245 £919

01-Oct-20 Thu Easyjet 0600 1245 £829

01-Nov-20 Sun Jet2 1500 2240 £819

08-Nov-20 Sun Jet2 1500 2240 £809

Prestwick 12-Mar-20 Thu Ryanair 1700 2345 £779


12-Mar-20 Thu Easyjet 1335 1955 £779

06-May-20 Wed Easyjet 0630 1255 £809

13-May-20 Wed Easyjet 0630 1255 £829

24-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0630 1255 £919

01-Oct-20 Thu Easyjet 0630 1255 £829

31-Oct-20 Sat Easyjet 0655 1325 £779

07-Nov-20 Sat Easyjet 0655 1325 £769

Stansted 10-Nov-19 Sun Ryanair 1510 2125 £749

16-Feb-20 Sun Jet2 1410 2040 £809

12-Mar-20 Thu Ryanair 1910 1845 £779

06-May-20 Wed Ryanair 0710 1320 £809

13-May-20 Wed Ryanair 0710 1320 £829

24-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 0710 1320 £919

01-Oct-20 Thu Ryanair 0710 1320 £829

01-Nov-20 Sun Ryanair 1510 2125 £779

08-Nov-20 Sun Ryanair 1510 2125 £769


Single room November 2019 £0 SOLD OUT

Single room February & November 2020 £0


Sea view per week

£90 (twin/double rooms only)


November 2019 SOLD OUT £340

February, November 2020 £350 £350

March 2020 £470 £350

Other dates £495 £375

3

The Costa Blanca, Valencia & Guadalest (brochure page 8)

Holiday Code: 7BCP

Q Alicante Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price

Aberdeen 19-Mar-20 Thu Ryanair 1025 1000 £799

14-May-20 Thu Ryanair 1025 1000 £839

03-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 1025 1000 £859

24-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 1025 1000 £839

05-Nov-20 Thu Ryanair 1025 1000 £799

Belfast Int 19-Mar-20 Thu Easyjet 1600 2245 £739

14-May-20 Thu Jet2 0730 1430 £819

03-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0730 1430 £839

24-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0730 1430 £819

05-Nov-20 Thu Easyjet 1600 2245 £739

Birmingham 19-Mar-20 Thu Ryanair 0805 1410 £739

14-May-20 Thu Ryanair 1405 2050 £779

03-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 1405 2050 £799

24-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 1405 2050 £779

05-Nov-20 Thu Ryanair 0805 1410 £739

Bristol 19-Mar-20 Thu Easyjet 0725 1310 £739

14-May-20 Thu Easyjet 1010 1550 £779

03-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 1010 1550 £799

24-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 1010 1550 £779

05-Nov-20 Thu Easyjet 0725 1310 £739

Cardiff 19-Mar-20 Thu Vueling 1250 1215 £739

14-May-20 Thu Vueling 1250 1215 £779

03-Sep-20 Thu Vueling 1250 1215 £799

24-Sep-20 Thu Vueling 1250 1215 £779

05-Nov-20 Thu Vueling 1250 1215 £739

Doncaster/Shef 14-May-20 Thu Thomson 0605 1255 £819

03-Sep-20 Thu Thomson 0605 1255 £839

24-Sep-20 Thu Thomson 0605 1255 £819

Dublin 19-Mar-20 Thu Ryanair 1010 1640 £739

14-May-20 Thu Ryanair 1010 1640 £779

03-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 1010 1640 £799

24-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 1010 1640 £779

05-Nov-20 Thu Ryanair 1010 1640 £739

East Midlands 19-Mar-20 Thu Ryanair 1815 1750 £739

14-May-20 Thu Ryanair 0630 1225 £779

03-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 0630 1225 £799

24-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 0630 1225 £779

05-Nov-20 Thu Ryanair 1815 1750 £739

Edinburgh 19-Mar-20 Thu Ryanair 0715 1415 £739

14-May-20 Thu Ryanair 1655 2355 £779

03-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 1655 2355 £799

24-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 1655 2355 £779

05-Nov-20 Thu Ryanair 0715 1415 £739

Gatwick 19-Mar-20 Thu Easyjet 0725 1320 £739

14-May-20 Thu Easyjet 1225 1805 £779

03-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 1225 1805 £799

24-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 1225 1805 £779

05-Nov-20 Thu Easyjet 0725 1320 £739

Glasgow 19-Mar-20 Thu Easyjet 0635 1335 £739

14-May-20 Thu Easyjet 0925 1615 £779

03-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0925 1615 £799

24-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0925 1615 £779

05-Nov-20 Thu Jet2 1100 1830 £779

Leeds-Bradford 19-Mar-20 Thu Ryanair 1730 1705 £739

14-May-20 Thu Ryanair 1710 2330 £779

03-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 1710 2330 £799

24-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 1710 2330 £779

05-Nov-20 Thu Ryanair 1730 1705 £739

Liverpool 19-Mar-20 Thu Easyjet 1630 2245 £739

14-May-20 Thu Ryanair 0650 1305 £779

03-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 0650 1305 £799

24-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 0650 1305 £779

05-Nov-20 Thu Easyjet 1630 2245 £739

Luton 19-Mar-20 Thu Easyjet 0730 1325 £739

14-May-20 Thu Easyjet 0605 1205 £779

03-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0605 1205 £799

24-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0605 1205 £779

05-Nov-20 Thu Easyjet 0730 1325 £739

Manchester 19-Mar-20 Thu Easyjet 0635 1255 £739

14-May-20 Thu Easyjet 0715 1330 £779

03-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0715 1330 £799

24-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0715 1330 £779

05-Nov-20 Thu Thomson 0640 1320 £779

Newcastle 19-Mar-20 Thu Easyjet 0700 1345 £739

14-May-20 Thu Easyjet 1850 0125 £779

03-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 1850 0125 £799

24-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 1850 0125 £779

05-Nov-20 Thu Easyjet 0705 1345 £739

Newquay 19-Mar-20 Thu Ryanair 1830 1805 £739

Prestwick 14-May-20 Thu Ryanair 1655 2340 £779

03-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 1655 2340 £799

24-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 1655 2340 £779

Southend 19-Mar-20 Thu Easyjet 0700 1250 £739

14-May-20 Thu Easyjet 1300 1845 £779

03-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 1300 1845 £799

24-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 1300 1845 £779

05-Nov-20 Thu Easyjet 0700 1250 £739

Stansted 19-Mar-20 Thu Ryanair 0605 1235 £739

14-May-20 Thu Ryanair 0605 1235 £779

03-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 0605 1235 £799

24-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 0605 1235 £779

05-Nov-20 Thu Ryanair 0630 1235 £739


Single room November £0


Andalucia’s Eastern Coast, Granada & Almeria

(brochure page 9)

Holiday Code: 7GAE

Q Malaga Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price

Aberdeen 23-Apr-20 Thu Ryanair 0915 0850 £749

07-May-20 Thu Ryanair 0915 0850 £779

04-Jun-20 Thu Ryanair 0915 0850 £789

10-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 0915 0850 £809

01-Oct-20 Thu Ryanair 0915 0850 £759

Belfast Int 02-Nov-19 Sat Ryanair 1640 2325 £639

09-Nov-19 Sat Ryanair 1640 2325 £599

22-Feb-20 Sat Ryanair 1640 2325 £639

14-Mar-20 Sat Ryanair 1640 2325 £679

23-Apr-20 Thu Easyjet 0600 1255 £689

07-May-20 Thu Easyjet 0600 1255 £719

04-Jun-20 Thu Easyjet 0600 1255 £729

10-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0600 1255 £749

01-Oct-20 Thu Easyjet 0600 1255 £699

31-Oct-20 Sat Ryanair 1640 2325 £639

07-Nov-20 Sat Ryanair 1640 2325 £599

Birmingham 02-Nov-19 Sat Ryanair 1010 0945 £639

09-Nov-19 Sat Ryanair 1010 0945 £599

22-Feb-20 Sat Ryanair 1010 0945 £639

14-Mar-20 Sat Ryanair 1010 0945 £679

23-Apr-20 Thu Ryanair 1210 1845 £689

07-May-20 Thu Ryanair 1210 1845 £719

04-Jun-20 Thu Ryanair 1210 1845 £729

10-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 1210 1845 £749

01-Oct-20 Thu Ryanair 1210 1845 £699

31-Oct-20 Sat Ryanair 1035 1010 £639

07-Nov-20 Sat Ryanair 1035 1010 £599

Bristol 02-Nov-19 Sat Easyjet 0605 1210 £639

09-Nov-19 Sat Easyjet 0605 1210 £599

22-Feb-20 Sat Easyjet 0605 1210 £639

14-Mar-20 Sat Easyjet 0605 1210 £679

23-Apr-20 Thu Easyjet 0605 1205 £689

07-May-20 Thu Easyjet 0605 1205 £719

04-Jun-20 Thu Easyjet 0605 1205 £729

10-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0605 1205 £749

01-Oct-20 Thu Easyjet 0605 1205 £699

31-Oct-20 Sat Easyjet 0605 1210 £639

07-Nov-20 Sat Easyjet 0605 1210 £599

Cardiff 02-Nov-19 Sat Vueling 0855 0815 £639

09-Nov-19 Sat Vueling 0855 0815 £599

22-Feb-20 Sat Vueling 0855 0815 £639

14-Mar-20 Sat Vueling 0855 0815 £679

23-Apr-20 Thu Vueling 0945 0905 £689

07-May-20 Thu Vueling 0945 0905 £719

04-Jun-20 Thu Vueling 0945 0905 £729

10-Sep-20 Thu Vueling 0945 0905 £749

01-Oct-20 Thu Vueling 0945 0905 £699

31-Oct-20 Sat Vueling 1950 1915 £639

07-Nov-20 Sat Vueling 1950 1915 £599

Doncaster/Shef 03-Nov-19 Sun Thomson 0600 1255 £679

10-Nov-19 Sun Thomson 0600 1255 £639

23-Feb-20 Sun Thomson 0600 1255 £679

15-Mar-20 Sun Thomson 0600 1255 £719

01-Nov-20 Sun Thomson 0600 1255 £679

08-Nov-20 Sun Thomson 0600 1255 £639

Dublin 02-Nov-19 Sat Ryanair 1035 1010 £639

09-Nov-19 Sat Ryanair 1035 1010 £599

22-Feb-20 Sat Ryanair 1035 1010 £639

14-Mar-20 Sat Ryanair 1035 1010 £679

23-Apr-20 Thu Ryanair 0720 1420 £689

07-May-20 Thu Ryanair 0720 1420 £719

04-Jun-20 Thu Ryanair 0720 1420 £729

10-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 0720 1420 £749

01-Oct-20 Thu Ryanair 0720 1420 £699

31-Oct-20 Sat Ryanair 1035 1010 £639

07-Nov-20 Sat Ryanair 1035 1010 £599

East Midlands 02-Nov-19 Sat Jet2 0700 1345 £679

09-Nov-19 Sat Jet2 0700 1345 £639

22-Feb-20 Sat Jet2 0700 1345 £679

14-Mar-20 Sat Jet2 0700 1345 £719

23-Apr-20 Thu Jet2 0735 1430 £729

07-May-20 Thu Jet2 0735 1430 £759

04-Jun-20 Thu Jet2 0735 1430 £769

10-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0735 1430 £789

01-Oct-20 Thu Jet2 0735 1430 £739

31-Oct-20 Sat Jet2 0700 1345 £679

07-Nov-20 Sat Jet2 0700 1345 £639

4

Edinburgh 02-Nov-19 Sat Ryanair 0625 1345 £639

09-Nov-19 Sat Ryanair 0625 1345 £599

23-Feb-20 Sun Ryanair 1505 2225 £639

15-Mar-20 Sun Ryanair 1505 2225 £679

23-Apr-20 Thu Jet2 0655 1440 £729

07-May-20 Thu Jet2 0655 1440 £759

04-Jun-20 Thu Jet2 0655 1440 £769

10-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0655 1440 £789

01-Oct-20 Thu Jet2 0655 1440 £739

31-Oct-20 Sat Ryanair 0625 1345 £639

07-Nov-20 Sat Ryanair 0625 1345 £599

Exeter 03-Nov-19 Sun Ryanair 1000 0935 £639

10-Nov-19 Sun Ryanair 1000 0935 £599

23-Feb-20 Sun Ryanair 1000 0935 £639

23-Apr-20 Thu Flybe 0725 2340 £749

07-May-20 Thu Flybe 0725 2340 £779

04-Jun-20 Thu Flybe 0725 2340 £789

10-Sep-20 Thu Flybe 0725 2340 £809

01-Oct-20 Thu Flybe 0725 2340 £759

31-Oct-20 Sat Flybe 0725 1315 £699

07-Nov-20 Sat Flybe 0725 1315 £659

Gatwick 02-Nov-19 Sat Easyjet 0930 1555 £639

09-Nov-19 Sat Easyjet 0930 1555 £599

22-Feb-20 Sat Easyjet 0930 1555 £639

14-Mar-20 Sat Easyjet 0930 1555 £679

23-Apr-20 Thu Easyjet 1215 1845 £689

07-May-20 Thu Easyjet 1215 1845 £719

04-Jun-20 Thu Easyjet 1215 1845 £729

10-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 1215 1845 £749

01-Oct-20 Thu Easyjet 1215 1845 £699

31-Oct-20 Sat Easyjet 0930 1555 £639

07-Nov-20 Sat Easyjet 0930 1555 £599

Glasgow 03-Nov-19 Sun Easyjet 0700 1425 £639

10-Nov-19 Sun Easyjet 0700 1425 £599

23-Feb-20 Sun Easyjet 0700 1425 £639

15-Mar-20 Sun Easyjet 0700 1425 £679

23-Apr-20 Thu Easyjet 1700 0015 £689

07-May-20 Thu Easyjet 1700 0015 £719

04-Jun-20 Thu Easyjet 1700 0015 £729

10-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 1700 0015 £749

01-Oct-20 Thu Easyjet 1700 0015 £699

01-Nov-20 Sun Easyjet 0700 1425 £639

08-Nov-20 Sun Easyjet 0700 1425 £599

Leeds-Bradford 02-Nov-19 Sat Jet2 0700 1415 £679

09-Nov-19 Sat Jet2 0700 1415 £639

22-Feb-20 Sat Jet2 1455 2220 £679

14-Mar-20 Sat Jet2 1455 2220 £719

23-Apr-20 Thu Jet2 0700 1415 £729

07-May-20 Thu Jet2 0700 1415 £759

04-Jun-20 Thu Jet2 0700 1415 £769

10-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0700 1415 £789

01-Oct-20 Thu Jet2 0700 1415 £739

31-Oct-20 Sat Jet2 1000 1715 £679

07-Nov-20 Sat Jet2 1000 1715 £639

Liverpool 02-Nov-19 Sat Easyjet 0630 1310 £639

09-Nov-19 Sat Easyjet 0630 1310 £599

22-Feb-20 Sat Easyjet 0630 1310 £639

14-Mar-20 Sat Easyjet 0630 1310 £679

23-Apr-20 Thu Easyjet 0600 1230 £689

07-May-20 Thu Easyjet 0600 1230 £719

04-Jun-20 Thu Easyjet 0600 1230 £729

10-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0600 1230 £749

01-Oct-20 Thu Easyjet 0600 1230 £699

31-Oct-20 Sat Easyjet 0630 1310 £639

07-Nov-20 Sat Easyjet 0630 1310 £599


09-Nov-19 Sat Easyjet 1445 1430 £599

22-Feb-20 Sat Easyjet 1445 1430 £639

14-Mar-20 Sat Easyjet 1445 1430 £679

23-Apr-20 Thu Easyjet 1255 1910 £689

07-May-20 Thu Easyjet 1255 1910 £719

04-Jun-20 Thu Easyjet 1255 1910 £729

10-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 1255 1910 £749

01-Oct-20 Thu Easyjet 1255 1910 £699

31-Oct-20 Sat Easyjet 1445 1430 £639

07-Nov-20 Sat Easyjet 1445 1430 £599

Manchester 02-Nov-19 Sat Easyjet 0705 1355 £639

09-Nov-19 Sat Easyjet 0705 1355 £599

22-Feb-20 Sat Easyjet 0705 1320 £639

14-Mar-20 Sat Easyjet 0705 1320 £679

23-Apr-20 Thu Easyjet 0610 1255 £689

07-May-20 Thu Easyjet 0610 1255 £719

04-Jun-20 Thu Easyjet 0610 1255 £729

10-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0610 1255 £749

01-Oct-20 Thu Easyjet 0610 1255 £699

31-Oct-20 Sat Easyjet 0705 1355 £639

07-Nov-20 Sat Easyjet 0705 1355 £599

Newcastle 02-Nov-19 Sat Easyjet 0630 1345 £639

09-Nov-19 Sat Easyjet 0630 1345 £599

22-Feb-20 Sat Easyjet 0630 1345 £639

14-Mar-20 Sat Easyjet 0630 1345 £679

23-Apr-20 Thu Easyjet 0700 1405 £689

07-May-20 Thu Easyjet 0700 1405 £719

04-Jun-20 Thu Easyjet 0700 1405 £729

10-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0700 1405 £749

01-Oct-20 Thu Easyjet 0700 1405 £699

31-Oct-20 Sat Easyjet 0630 1345 £639

07-Nov-20 Sat Easyjet 0630 1345 £599

Prestwick 03-Nov-19 Sun Ryanair 1640 2345 £639

10-Nov-19 Sun Ryanair 1640 2345 £599

23-Feb-20 Sun Ryanair 1640 2345 £639

15-Mar-20 Sun Ryanair 1640 2345 £679

23-Apr-20 Thu Ryanair 0605 1310 £689

07-May-20 Thu Ryanair 0605 1310 £719

04-Jun-20 Thu Ryanair 0605 1310 £729

10-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 0605 1310 £749

01-Oct-20 Thu Ryanair 0605 1310 £699

01-Nov-20 Sun Ryanair 1640 2345 £639

08-Nov-20 Sun Ryanair 1640 2345 £599


09-Nov-19 Sat Easyjet 1400 2030 £599

23-Feb-20 Sun Easyjet 0630 1300 £639

15-Mar-20 Sun Easyjet 0630 1300 £679

23-Apr-20 Thu Easyjet 1645 2300 £689

07-May-20 Thu Easyjet 1645 2300 £719

04-Jun-20 Thu Easyjet 1645 2300 £729

10-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 1645 2300 £749

01-Oct-20 Thu Easyjet 1645 2300 £699

31-Oct-20 Sat Easyjet 1400 2030 £639

07-Nov-20 Sat Easyjet 1400 2030 £599

Stansted 02-Nov-19 Sat Easyjet 1400 2030 £639

09-Nov-19 Sat Easyjet 1400 2030 £599

22-Feb-20 Sat Easyjet 1400 2030 £639

14-Mar-20 Sat Easyjet 1400 2030 £679

23-Apr-20 Thu Easyjet 0605 1230 £689

07-May-20 Thu Easyjet 0605 1230 £719

04-Jun-20 Thu Easyjet 0605 1230 £729

10-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0605 1230 £749

01-Oct-20 Thu Easyjet 0605 1230 £699

31-Oct-20 Sat Easyjet 1400 2030 £639

07-Nov-20 Sat Easyjet 1400 2030 £599


Single room £120


November, February £330 £210

March-May, October £350 £230

June, September £400 £280

5

Montserrat, Roman Tarragona & Gaudi’s Reus

(brochure page 10)

Holiday Code: 7RTE

Q Barcelona Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price

Aberdeen** 25-Mar-20 Wed BA 0920 1825 £809

16-Apr-20 Thu BA 0925 1950 £819

13-May-20 Wed BA 1105 1730 £829

29-Sep-20 Tue BA 0925 1730 £829

06-Oct-20 Tue BA 0925 1730 £809

Belfast Int 16-Apr-20 Thu Easyjet 1730 2330 £699

13-May-20 Wed Easyjet 0955 1555 £709

29-Sep-20 Tue Easyjet 1755 0035 £709

06-Oct-20 Tue Easyjet 1755 0035 £689

Birmingham 25-Mar-20 Wed Ryanair 1320 1255 £689

16-Apr-20 Thu Ryanair 1435 1410 £699

13-May-20 Wed Ryanair 1545 1515 £709

29-Sep-20 Tue Ryanair 0950 1520 £709

06-Oct-20 Tue Ryanair 0950 1520 £689

Bristol 25-Mar-20 Wed Easyjet 0720 1215 £689

16-Apr-20 Thu Easyjet 1445 1415 £699

13-May-20 Wed Easyjet 1055 2330 £709

29-Sep-20 Tue Easyjet 1445 1415 £709

06-Oct-20 Tue Easyjet 1445 1415 £689

Cardiff 29-Sep-20 Tue Ryanair 0955 0930 £709

06-Oct-20 Tue Ryanair 0955 0930 £689

Dublin 25-Mar-20 Wed Ryanair 0615 1210 £689

16-Apr-20 Thu Ryanair 1230 1820 £699

13-May-20 Wed Ryanair 0615 1210 £709

East Midlands 16-Apr-20 Thu Ryanair 0935 1450 £699

13-May-20 Wed Ryanair 0935 1450 £709

29-Sep-20 Tue Ryanair 0935 1450 £709

06-Oct-20 Tue Ryanair 0935 1450 £689

Edinburgh 26-Mar-20 Thu Ryanair 0630 1245 £689

16-Apr-20 Thu Ryanair 0630 1255 £699

13-May-20 Wed Ryanair 0630 1255 £709

29-Sep-20 Tue Ryanair 0630 1255 £709

06-Oct-20 Tue Ryanair 0630 1255 £689

Gatwick 25-Mar-20 Wed Easyjet 1420 1535 £689

16-Apr-20 Thu Easyjet 1420 1650 £699

13-May-20 Wed Easyjet 1420 1535 £709

06-Oct-20 Tue Easyjet 0910 1315 £689

26-Mar-20 Thu Jet2 0735 1410 £729

Glasgow 16-Apr-20 Thu Jet2 0735 1410 £739

14-May-20 Thu Jet2 0735 1410 £749

Glasgow* 29-Sep-20 Tue Jet2 0815 1435 £749

06-Oct-20 Tue Jet2 0815 1435 £729

Heathrow 25-Mar-20 Wed BA 1320 1315 £729

16-Apr-20 Thu BA 1420 1305 £739

14-May-20 Thu BA 1420 1305 £749

29-Sep-20 Tue BA 1420 1135 £749

06-Oct-20 Tue BA 1420 1135 £729

Leeds-Bradford 26-Mar-20 Thu Jet2 0900 1515 £729

16-Apr-20 Thu Jet2 0840 1445 £739

14-May-20 Thu Jet2 0840 1445 £749

Leeds-Bradford* 29-Sep-20 Tue Jet2 0720 1330 £749

06-Oct-20 Tue Jet2 0720 1330 £729

Liverpool 25-Mar-20 Wed Easyjet 1235 1805 £689

16-Apr-20 Thu Easyjet 0700 1235 £699

13-May-20 Wed Easyjet 0700 1230 £709

29-Sep-20 Tue Easyjet 0700 1235 £709

06-Oct-20 Tue Easyjet 0700 1235 £689

Luton 25-Mar-20 Wed Easyjet 1230 1730 £689

16-Apr-20 Thu Easyjet 0700 1205 £699

13-May-20 Wed Easyjet 1230 1730 £709

29-Sep-20 Tue Easyjet 0700 1215 £709

06-Oct-20 Tue Easyjet 0700 1215 £689

Manchester 25-Mar-20 Wed Ryanair 0620 1200 £689

16-Apr-20 Thu Easyjet 1025 1600 £699

13-May-20 Wed Ryanair 0620 1200 £709

29-Sep-20 Tue Jet2 0800 1410 £749

06-Oct-20 Tue Jet2 0800 1410 £729

Newcastle 26-Mar-20 Thu Easyjet 0940 1535 £689

16-Apr-20 Thu Easyjet 1335 1930 £699

13-May-20 Wed Easyjet 1730 2325 £709

29-Sep-20 Tue Easyjet 1730 2325 £709

06-Oct-20 Tue Easyjet 1730 2325 £689

29-Sep-20 Tue Easyjet 0910 1315 £709

Prestwick 16-Apr-20 Thu Ryanair 1735 2345 £699

13-May-20 Wed Ryanair 1730 2345 £709

Southend 13-May-20 Wed Easyjet 0650 1150 £709

Stansted 25-Mar-20 Wed Ryanair 1245 1525 £689

16-Apr-20 Thu Ryanair 0815 1220 £699

13-May-20 Wed Ryanair 0815 1220 £709

29-Sep-20 Tue Ryanair 0815 1535 £709

06-Oct-20 Tue Ryanair 0815 1535 £689

** via Heathrow * to Reus


Single room Mar, Apr, Sept & Oct £0

Single room May £120

Extra week in a single May £410

Extra week in a single other dates £290

Extra week in a twin/double £290

6

Carcassonne, Cathar Country & Catalonia (brochure page 11)

Holiday Code: 7CAM

Q Barcelona Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price

Aberdeen** 28-Apr-20 Tue BA 0925 1730 £849

04-Jun-20 Thu BA 0925 1500 £879

17-Sep-20 Thu BA 0925 1500 £889

06-Oct-20 Tue BA 0925 1730 £849

Belfast Int 04-Jun-20 Thu Easyjet 1730 2330 £759

17-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 1730 2330 £769

Birmingham 28-Apr-20 Tue Ryanair 0950 1520 £729

04-Jun-20 Thu Ryanair 1435 1410 £759

17-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 1435 1410 £769

06-Oct-20 Tue Ryanair 0950 1520 £729

Bristol 28-Apr-20 Tue Easyjet 1445 1415 £729

04-Jun-20 Thu Easyjet 1445 1415 £759

17-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 1445 1415 £769

06-Oct-20 Tue Easyjet 1445 1415 £729

Cardiff 28-Apr-20 Tue Ryanair 0955 0930 £729

04-Jun-20 Thu Vueling 1540 1505 £759

17-Sep-20 Thu Vueling 1540 1505 £769

06-Oct-20 Tue Ryanair 0955 0930 £729

Dublin 28-Apr-20 Tue Ryanair 0615 1210 £729

04-Jun-20 Thu Ryanair 1230 1820 £759

17-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 1230 1820 £769

06-Oct-20 Tue Ryanair 0615 1210 £729

East Midlands 28-Apr-20 Tue Ryanair 0935 1450 £729

04-Jun-20 Thu Ryanair 0935 1450 £759

17-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 0935 1450 £769

06-Oct-20 Tue Ryanair 0935 1450 £729

Edinburgh 28-Apr-20 Tue Ryanair 0630 1255 £729

04-Jun-20 Thu Ryanair 0630 1255 £759

17-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 0630 1255 £769

06-Oct-20 Tue Ryanair 0630 1255 £729

Gatwick 28-Apr-20 Tue Easyjet 0910 1315 £729

04-Jun-20 Thu Easyjet 1420 1650 £759

17-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 1420 1650 £769

06-Oct-20 Tue Easyjet 0910 1315 £729

Glasgow 04-Jun-20 Thu Jet2 0735 1410 £799

17-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0735 1410 £809

Glasgow* 06-Oct-20 Tue Jet2 0815 1435 £769

Heathrow 28-Apr-20 Tue BA 1255 1610 £769

04-Jun-20 Thu BA 1420 1305 £799

17-Sep-20 Thu BA 1420 1305 £809

06-Oct-20 Tue BA 1255 1610 £769

Leeds-Bradford 04-Jun-20 Thu Jet2 0840 1445 £799

17-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0840 1445 £809

Liverpool 28-Apr-20 Tue Easyjet 0700 1235 £729

04-Jun-20 Thu Easyjet 0700 1235 £759

17-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0700 1235 £769

06-Oct-20 Tue Easyjet 0700 1235 £729

Luton 28-Apr-20 Tue Easyjet 1250 1800 £729

04-Jun-20 Thu Easyjet 0700 1205 £759

17-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0700 1205 £769

06-Oct-20 Tue Easyjet 0700 1215 £729

Manchester 28-Apr-20 Tue Ryanair 0625 1155 £729

04-Jun-20 Thu Easyjet 1025 1600 £759

17-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 1025 1600 £769

06-Oct-20 Tue Ryanair 0625 1155 £729

Newcastle 28-Apr-20 Tue Easyjet 1730 2325 £729

04-Jun-20 Thu Easyjet 1335 1930 £759

17-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 1335 1930 £769

06-Oct-20 Tue Easyjet 1730 2325 £729

Prestwick 04-Jun-20 Thu Ryanair 1735 2345 £759

17-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 1735 2345 £769

Stansted 28-Apr-20 Tue Ryanair 0815 1535 £729

04-Jun-20 Thu Ryanair 0815 1220 £759

17-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 0815 1220 £769

06-Oct-20 Tue Ryanair 0815 1535 £729

** via Heathrow *to Reus


Single room April & October £0


Mallorca’s North East Coast Break (brochure page 12)

Holiday Code: 7MNE

Q Palma Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price

Aberdeen** 07-May-20 Thu BA 1105 1730 £909

01-Oct-20 Thu BA 1105 1730 £889

Belfast Int 07-May-20 Thu Jet2 0750 1445 £829

01-Oct-20 Thu Jet2 0750 1445 £809

Birmingham 07-May-20 Thu Thomas Cook 0600 1205 £829

01-Oct-20 Thu Thomas Cook 0600 1205 £809

Bournemouth 07-May-20 Thu Ryanair 0855 0830 £789

01-Oct-20 Thu Ryanair 0855 0830 £769

Bristol 07-May-20 Thu Easyjet 0605 1130 £789

01-Oct-20 Thu Easyjet 0605 1130 £769

Cardiff 07-May-20 Thu Vueling 1740 1700 £789

01-Oct-20 Thu Vueling 1740 1700 £769

Dublin 07-May-20 Thu Ryanair 1750 2359 £789

01-Oct-20 Thu Ryanair 1750 2359 £769

East Midlands 07-May-20 Thu Ryanair 0700 1240 £789

01-Oct-20 Thu Ryanair 0700 1240 £769

Edinburgh 07-May-20 Thu Ryanair 0735 1420 £789

01-Oct-20 Thu Ryanair 0735 1420 £769

Gatwick 07-May-20 Thu Easyjet 0905 2120 £789

01-Oct-20 Thu Easyjet 0905 2120 £769

Glasgow 07-May-20 Thu Thomas Cook 0600 1305 £829

01-Oct-20 Thu Thomas Cook 0600 1305 £809

Heathrow 07-May-20 Thu BA 1545 1430 £829

01-Oct-20 Thu BA 1545 1430 £809

Leeds-Bradford 07-May-20 Thu Ryanair 0930 1535 £789

01-Oct-20 Thu Ryanair 0930 1535 £769

Liverpool 07-May-20 Thu Easyjet 0610 1205 £789

01-Oct-20 Thu Easyjet 0610 1205 £769

Luton 07-May-20 Thu Easyjet 0600 1140 £789

01-Oct-20 Thu Easyjet 0600 1140 £769

Manchester 07-May-20 Thu Easyjet 0555 1200 £789

01-Oct-20 Thu Easyjet 0555 1200 £769

Newcastle 07-May-20 Thu Easyjet 0600 1220 £789

01-Oct-20 Thu Easyjet 0600 1220 £769


01-Oct-20 Thu Ryanair 0700 1330 £769

Southend 07-May-20 Thu Easyjet 0720 1255 £789

01-Oct-20 Thu Easyjet 0720 1255 £769

Stansted 07-May-20 Thu Ryanair 1335 1910 £789

01-Oct-20 Thu Ryanair 1335 1910 £769

** via Heathrow


Single room £100

Superior per week


Extra week in a single £450


There is a local tourist tax in Mallorca and Menorca of 3.30 euros per person per day. It is not included in the price of

the holiday and will be payable by hotel guests directly to the hotel.

7

Jaca, Pamplona & the Spanish Pyrenees (brochure page 13)

Holiday Code: 7JAC

Q Reus Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price

Aberdeen 07-Jun-20 Sun Thomson 0710 1355 £759

13-Sep-20 Sun Thomson 0710 1355 £779

20-Sep-20 Sun Thomson 0710 1355 £749

Belfast Int 07-Jun-20 Sun Jet2 1525 2140 £759

13-Sep-20 Sun Jet2 1525 2140 £779

20-Sep-20 Sun Jet2 1525 2140 £749

Birmingham 07-Jun-20 Sun Ryanair 1350 1835 £759

13-Sep-20 Sun Ryanair 1350 1835 £779

20-Sep-20 Sun Ryanair 1350 1835 £749

Bristol* 07-Jun-20 Sun Easyjet 1015 2330 £779

13-Sep-20 Sun Easyjet 1015 2330 £799

20-Sep-20 Sun Easyjet 1015 2330 £769

Edinburgh* 07-Jun-20 Sun Ryanair 0700 1210 £779

13-Sep-20 Sun Ryanair 0700 1210 £799

20-Sep-20 Sun Ryanair 0700 1210 £769

Glasgow* 07-Jun-20 Sun Jet2 0745 1420 £779

13-Sep-20 Sun Jet2 0745 1420 £799

20-Sep-20 Sun Jet2 0745 1420 £769

Leeds-Bradford* 07-Jun-20 Sun Jet2 1630 2235 £779

13-Sep-20 Sun Jet2 1630 2235 £799

20-Sep-20 Sun Jet2 1630 2235 £769

Liverpool 07-Jun-20 Sun Ryanair 1145 1655 £759

13-Sep-20 Sun Ryanair 1145 1655 £779

20-Sep-20 Sun Ryanair 1145 1655 £749

Manchester 07-Jun-20 Sun Ryanair 1725 2255 £759

13-Sep-20 Sun Ryanair 1725 2255 £779

20-Sep-20 Sun Ryanair 1725 2255 £749

Newcastle* 07-Jun-20 Sun Easyjet 1730 2325 £779

13-Sep-20 Sun Easyjet 1730 2325 £799

20-Sep-20 Sun Easyjet 1730 2325 £769

Stansted 07-Jun-20 Sun Jet2 0645 1200 £759

13-Sep-20 Sun Jet2 0645 1200 £779

20-Sep-20 Sun Jet2 0645 1200 £749

* to Barcelona


Single room £140

The Orange Blossom Coast, Peniscola & the High Villages

(brochure page 14)

Holiday Code: 7BOB

Q Valencia Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price

Belfast Int 19-May-20 Tue Easyjet 1550 2225 £699

29-Sep-20 Tue Easyjet 1550 2225 £719

06-Oct-20 Tue Easyjet 1550 2225 £699

Bristol 18-May-20 Mon Ryanair 2005 1940 £699

28-Sep-20 Mon Ryanair 2005 1940 £719

05-Oct-20 Mon Ryanair 2005 1940 £699

East Midlands 19-May-20 Tue Ryanair 1500 2035 £699

29-Sep-20 Tue Ryanair 1500 2035 £719

06-Oct-20 Tue Ryanair 1500 2035 £699

Edinburgh 19-May-20 Tue Ryanair 0825 1455 £699

29-Sep-20 Tue Ryanair 0825 1455 £719

06-Oct-20 Tue Ryanair 0825 1455 £699

Gatwick 18-May-20 Mon Easyjet 0620 1435 £699

28-Sep-20 Mon Easyjet 0620 1435 £719

05-Oct-20 Mon Easyjet 0620 1435 £699

Heathrow 18-May-20 Mon BA 0745 1335 £739

28-Sep-20 Mon BA 0745 1335 £749

05-Oct-20 Mon BA 0745 1335 £739

Luton 19-May-20 Tue Easyjet 0700 1235 £699

29-Sep-20 Tue Easyjet 0700 1235 £719

06-Oct-20 Tue Easyjet 0700 1235 £699

Manchester 18-May-20 Mon Ryanair 1640 1615 £699

28-Sep-20 Mon Ryanair 1640 1615 £719

05-Oct-20 Mon Ryanair 1640 1615 £699

Stansted* 19-May-20 Tue Ryanair 1415 1945 £699

29-Sep-20 Tue Ryanair 1415 1945 £719

06-Oct-20 Tue Ryanair 1415 1945 £699

* to Castellon


Single room £140

Garden/pool view £35

8

The Costa de la Luz, Sherry Country & the White

Villages of Andalucia (brochure page 15)

Holiday Code: 7LUX

Q Seville Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price

Bristol 12-May-20 Tue Easyjet 1730 2330 £769

22-Sep-20 Tue Easyjet 1730 2330 £789

29-Sep-20 Tue Easyjet 1730 2330 £769

East Midlands 12-May-20 Tue Ryanair 0610 1215 £769

22-Sep-20 Tue Ryanair 0610 1215 £789

29-Sep-20 Tue Ryanair 0610 1215 £769


22-Sep-20 Tue Ryanair 1810 1745 £789

29-Sep-20 Tue Ryanair 1810 1745 £769

Gatwick 12-May-20 Tue Easyjet 1205 1810 £769

22-Sep-20 Tue Easyjet 1205 1810 £789

29-Sep-20 Tue Easyjet 1205 1810 £769

Manchester 11-May-20 Mon Ryanair 1525 2145 £769

21-Sep-20 Mon Ryanair 1525 2145 £789

28-Sep-20 Mon Ryanair 1525 2145 £769

Stansted* 11-May-20 Mon Ryanair 0655 1310 £769

21-Sep-20 Mon Ryanair 0655 1310 £789

28-Sep-20 Mon Ryanair 0655 1310 £769

* to Jerez


Single room £140

Western Andalucia – Isla Canela, Rio Tinto & the

Guadiana River (brochure page 16)

Holiday Code: 7ISL

Q Faro Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price

Belfast Int 30-Apr-20 Thu Easyjet 1035 1710 £749

07-May-20 Thu Easyjet 1035 1710 £759

14-May-20 Thu Easyjet 1035 1710 £769

10-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 1035 1710 £779

17-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 1035 1710 £799

24-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 1035 1710 £749

Birmingham 30-Apr-20 Thu Jet2 0815 1500 £789

07-May-20 Thu Jet2 0815 1500 £799

14-May-20 Thu Jet2 0815 1500 £809

10-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0815 1500 £819

17-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0815 1500 £839

24-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0815 1500 £789

Bristol 30-Apr-20 Thu Easyjet 0650 1240 £749

07-May-20 Thu Easyjet 0650 1240 £759

14-May-20 Thu Easyjet 0650 1240 £769

10-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0650 1240 £779

17-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0650 1240 £799

24-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0650 1240 £749

Cardiff 07-May-20 Thu Thomson 0605 1205 £799

14-May-20 Thu Thomson 0605 1205 £809

10-Sep-20 Thu Thomson 0605 1205 £819

17-Sep-20 Thu Thomson 0605 1205 £839

24-Sep-20 Thu Thomson 0605 1205 £789

Doncaster/Shef 30-Apr-20 Thu Flybe 1600 2245 £809

07-May-20 Thu Flybe 1600 2245 £819

14-May-20 Thu Flybe 1600 2245 £829

10-Sep-20 Thu Flybe 1600 2245 £839

17-Sep-20 Thu Flybe 1600 2245 £859

24-Sep-20 Thu Flybe 1600 2245 £809

Dublin 30-Apr-20 Thu Ryanair 0930 1545 £749

07-May-20 Thu Ryanair 0930 1545 £759

14-May-20 Thu Ryanair 0930 1545 £769

10-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 0930 1545 £779

17-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 0930 1545 £799

24-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 0930 1545 £749

East Midlands 30-Apr-20 Thu Ryanair 1550 2200 £749

07-May-20 Thu Ryanair 1550 2200 £759

14-May-20 Thu Ryanair 1550 2200 £769

10-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 1550 2200 £779

17-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 1550 2200 £799

24-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 1550 2200 £749

Edinburgh 30-Apr-20 Thu Jet2 0645 1420 £789

07-May-20 Thu Jet2 0645 1420 £799

14-May-20 Thu Jet2 0645 1420 £809

10-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0645 1420 £819

17-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0645 1420 £839

24-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0645 1420 £789

Exeter 07-May-20 Thu Thomson 0730 1335 £799

14-May-20 Thu Thomson 0730 1335 £809

10-Sep-20 Thu Thomson 0730 1335 £819

17-Sep-20 Thu Thomson 0730 1335 £839

24-Sep-20 Thu Thomson 0730 1335 £789

Gatwick 30-Apr-20 Thu Easyjet 0805 1410 £749

07-May-20 Thu Easyjet 0805 1410 £759

14-May-20 Thu Easyjet 0805 1410 £769

10-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0805 1410 £779

17-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0805 1410 £799

24-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0805 1410 £749

Glasgow 30-Apr-20 Thu Jet2 0650 1440 £789

07-May-20 Thu Jet2 0650 1440 £799

14-May-20 Thu Jet2 0650 1440 £809

10-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0650 1440 £819

17-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0650 1440 £839

24-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0650 1440 £789

Leeds-Bradford 30-Apr-20 Thu Jet2 0815 1535 £789

07-May-20 Thu Jet2 0815 1535 £799

14-May-20 Thu Jet2 0815 1535 £809

10-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0815 1535 £819

17-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0815 1535 £839

24-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0815 1535 £789

Liverpool 30-Apr-20 Thu Easyjet 0700 1315 £749

07-May-20 Thu Easyjet 0700 1315 £759

14-May-20 Thu Easyjet 0700 1315 £769

10-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0700 1315 £779

17-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0700 1315 £799

24-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0700 1315 £749

Manchester 30-Apr-20 Thu Ryanair 1230 2000 £749

07-May-20 Thu Ryanair 1230 2000 £759

14-May-20 Thu Ryanair 1230 2000 £769

10-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 1230 2000 £779

17-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 1230 2000 £799

24-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 1230 2000 £749

Newcastle 30-Apr-20 Thu Easyjet 0600 1245 £749

07-May-20 Thu Easyjet 0600 1245 £759

14-May-20 Thu Easyjet 0600 1245 £769

10-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0600 1245 £779

17-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0600 1245 £799

24-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0600 1245 £749

Southend 30-Apr-20 Thu Easyjet 0630 1255 £749

07-May-20 Thu Easyjet 0630 1255 £759

14-May-20 Thu Easyjet 0630 1255 £769

10-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0630 1255 £779

17-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0630 1255 £799

24-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0630 1255 £749

Stansted 30-Apr-20 Thu Ryanair 0710 1320 £749

07-May-20 Thu Ryanair 0710 1320 £759

14-May-20 Thu Ryanair 0710 1320 £769

10-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 0710 1320 £779

17-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 0710 1320 £799

24-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 0710 1320 £749


Single room £140

Extra week in a single £420


Sea view per week (on request) £50

9

Seville, Cordoba, Granada & Ronda - the Best of

Andalucia (brochure page 17)

Holiday Code: 7SCG

Q Malaga Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price

Aberdeen 21-May-20 Thu Ryanair 0915 0850 £919

25-Jun-20 Thu Ryanair 0915 0850 £929

03-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 0915 0850 £939

22-Oct-20 Thu Ryanair 0915 0850 £909

Belfast Int 14-Mar-20 Sat Ryanair 1640 2325 £799

21-May-20 Thu Easyjet 0600 1255 £859

25-Jun-20 Thu Easyjet 0600 1255 £869

03-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0600 1255 £879

22-Oct-20 Thu Easyjet 0600 1255 £849

Birmingham 14-Mar-20 Sat Ryanair 1010 0945 £799

21-May-20 Thu Ryanair 1210 1845 £859

25-Jun-20 Thu Ryanair 1210 1845 £869

03-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 1210 1845 £879

22-Oct-20 Thu Ryanair 1210 1845 £849

Bristol 14-Mar-20 Sat Easyjet 0605 1210 £799

21-May-20 Thu Easyjet 0605 1205 £859

25-Jun-20 Thu Easyjet 0605 1205 £869

03-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0605 1205 £879

22-Oct-20 Thu Easyjet 0605 1205 £849

Cardiff 14-Mar-20 Sat Vueling 0855 0815 £799

21-May-20 Thu Vueling 0855 0815 £859

25-Jun-20 Thu Vueling 0855 0815 £869

03-Sep-20 Thu Vueling 0855 0815 £879

22-Oct-20 Thu Vueling 0855 0815 £849

Dublin 14-Mar-20 Sat Ryanair 1035 1010 £799

21-May-20 Thu Ryanair 0720 1420 £859

25-Jun-20 Thu Ryanair 0720 1420 £869

03-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 0720 1420 £879

22-Oct-20 Thu Ryanair 0720 1420 £849

East Midlands 14-Mar-20 Sat Jet2 0700 1345 £839

21-May-20 Thu Jet2 0735 1430 £899

25-Jun-20 Thu Jet2 0735 1430 £909

03-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0735 1430 £919

22-Oct-20 Thu Jet2 0735 1430 £889

Edinburgh 14-Mar-20 Sat Ryanair 0625 1345 £799

21-May-20 Thu Jet2 0635 1425 £899

25-Jun-20 Thu Jet2 0635 1425 £909

03-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0635 1425 £919

22-Oct-20 Thu Jet2 0635 1425 £889

Exeter 21-May-20 Thu Flybe 0725 2340 £919

25-Jun-20 Thu Flybe 0725 2340 £929

03-Sep-20 Thu Flybe 0725 2340 £939

22-Oct-20 Thu Flybe 0725 2340 £909

Gatwick 14-Mar-20 Sat Easyjet 0930 1555 £799

21-May-20 Thu Easyjet 1215 1845 £859

25-Jun-20 Thu Easyjet 1215 1845 £869

03-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 1215 1845 £879

22-Oct-20 Thu Easyjet 1215 1845 £849

Glasgow 21-May-20 Thu Easyjet 1700 0015 £859

25-Jun-20 Thu Easyjet 1700 0015 £869

03-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 1700 0015 £879

22-Oct-20 Thu Easyjet 1700 0015 £849

Leeds-Bradford 14-Mar-20 Sat Jet2 1455 2220 £839

21-May-20 Thu Jet2 0700 1415 £899

25-Jun-20 Thu Jet2 0700 1415 £909

03-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0700 1415 £919

22-Oct-20 Thu Jet2 0700 1415 £889

Liverpool 14-Mar-20 Sat Easyjet 0630 1310 £799

21-May-20 Thu Easyjet 0600 1230 £859

25-Jun-20 Thu Easyjet 0600 1230 £869

03-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0600 1230 £879

22-Oct-20 Thu Easyjet 0600 1230 £849

Luton 14-Mar-20 Sat Easyjet 1445 1430 £799

21-May-20 Thu Easyjet 1255 1910 £859

25-Jun-20 Thu Easyjet 1255 1910 £869

03-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 1255 1910 £879

22-Oct-20 Thu Easyjet 1255 1910 £849

Manchester 14-Mar-20 Sat Easyjet 0705 1320 £799

21-May-20 Thu Easyjet 0610 1255 £859

25-Jun-20 Thu Easyjet 0610 1255 £869

03-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0610 1255 £879

22-Oct-20 Thu Easyjet 0610 1255 £849

Newcastle 14-Mar-20 Sat Easyjet 0630 1345 £799

21-May-20 Thu Easyjet 0700 1405 £859

25-Jun-20 Thu Easyjet 0700 1405 £869

03-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0700 1405 £879

22-Oct-20 Thu Easyjet 0700 1405 £849


25-Jun-20 Thu Ryanair 0605 1310 £869

03-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 0605 1310 £879

22-Oct-20 Thu Ryanair 0605 1310 £849

Southend 14-Mar-20 Sat Easyjet 1400 2030 £799

21-May-20 Thu Easyjet 1645 2300 £859

25-Jun-20 Thu Easyjet 1645 2300 £869

03-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 1645 2300 £879

22-Oct-20 Thu Easyjet 1645 2300 £849

Stansted 14-Mar-20 Sat Easyjet 1400 2030 £799

21-May-20 Thu Easyjet 0605 1230 £859

25-Jun-20 Thu Easyjet 0605 1230 £869

03-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 0605 1230 £879

22-Oct-20 Thu Easyjet 0605 1230 £849


Single room £220

A Week on the Lisbon Coast (brochure page 18)

Holiday Code: 7LIS

Q Lisbon Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price

Aberdeen** 10-May-20 Sun BA 1105 1735 £1,089

27-Sep-20 Sun BA 1105 1735 £1,069

Bristol 10-May-20 Sun Easyjet 0700 1225 £969

27-Sep-20 Sun Easyjet 0700 1225 £949

Dublin 10-May-20 Sun Aer Lingus 0700 1320 £969

27-Sep-20 Sun Aer Lingus 0700 1320 £949

Edinburgh 10-May-20 Sun Easyjet 0620 1310 £969

27-Sep-20 Sun Easyjet 0620 1310 £949

Gatwick 10-May-20 Sun Easyjet 1030 2310 £969

27-Sep-20 Sun Easyjet 1030 2310 £949

Heathrow 10-May-20 Sun BA 1520 1345 £1,009

27-Sep-20 Sun BA 1520 1345 £989

Luton 10-May-20 Sun Easyjet 0705 1310 £969

27-Sep-20 Sun Easyjet 0705 1310 £949

Manchester 10-May-20 Sun Easyjet 1005 1620 £969

27-Sep-20 Sun Easyjet 1005 1620 £949

Newcastle** 10-May-20 Sun BA 1135 1945 £1,089

27-Sep-20 Sun BA 1135 1945 £1,069

Stansted 10-May-20 Sun Ryanair 0945 1800 £969

27-Sep-20 Sun Ryanair 0945 1800 £949

** via Heathrow


Single room £290

Sea view per week (on request) £56

There is a local tourist tax of 2 euros per person per day. It is not included in the price of the holiday and will be payable


Provence – Arles, Avignon & the Camargue (brochure page 19)

Holiday Code: 7PAC

Q Marseille Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price

Aberdeen** 09-May-20 Sat BA 0750 1720 £1,069

19-Sep-20 Sat BA 0750 1720 £1,069

03-Oct-20 Sat BA 0750 1720 £989

Bristol 09-May-20 Sat Easyjet 1345 1810 £949

19-Sep-20 Sat Easyjet 1345 1810 £949

03-Oct-20 Sat Easyjet 1345 1810 £869

Edinburgh 08-May-20 Fri Ryanair 1120 1055 £949

18-Sep-20 Fri Ryanair 1120 1055 £949

02-Oct-20 Fri Ryanair 1120 1055 £869

Gatwick 09-May-20 Sat Easyjet 0755 1215 £949

19-Sep-20 Sat Easyjet 0755 1215 £949

03-Oct-20 Sat Easyjet 0755 1215 £869

Glasgow** 09-May-20 Sat BA 0745 1745 £1,069

19-Sep-20 Sat BA 0745 1745 £1,069

03-Oct-20 Sat BA 0745 1745 £989

Heathrow 09-May-20 Sat BA 1310 1215 £989

19-Sep-20 Sat BA 1310 1215 £989

03-Oct-20 Sat BA 1310 1215 £909

Luton 08-May-20 Fri Easyjet 1230 1710 £949

18-Sep-20 Fri Easyjet 1230 1710 £949

02-Oct-20 Fri Easyjet 1230 1710 £869

Manchester 09-May-20 Sat Easyjet 1715 2205 £949

19-Sep-20 Sat Easyjet 1715 2205 £949

03-Oct-20 Sat Easyjet 1715 2205 £869

Newcastle** 09-May-20 Sat BA 0610 1900 £1,069

19-Sep-20 Sat BA 0610 1900 £1,069

03-Oct-20 Sat BA 0610 1900 £989

Stansted 09-May-20 Sat Ryanair 0800 1905 £949

19-Sep-20 Sat Ryanair 0800 1905 £949

03-Oct-20 Sat Ryanair 0800 1905 £869

** via Heathrow


Single room £190

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Bordighera – the Italian Riviera & Monte Carlo

(brochure page 21)

Holiday Code: 7BIR

The Cinque Terre, Portofino & the Italian Lakes

(brochure page 20)

Holiday Code: 7PCT

Q Milan Malpensa Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price

Aberdeen** 22-Apr-20 Wed BA 1105 2230 £1,089

06-May-20 Wed BA 1105 2230 £1,099

31-Aug-20 Mon BA 1120 2235 £1,119

Belfast Int* 22-Apr-20 Wed Ryanair 0630 1155 £1,019

06-May-20 Wed Ryanair 0630 1155 £1,029

Birmingham 22-Apr-20 Wed Flybe 1110 1610 £1,029

06-May-20 Wed Flybe 1110 1610 £1,039

31-Aug-20 Mon Flybe 0650 1140 £1,059

Bristol 22-Apr-20 Wed Ryanair 1525 1500 £969

06-May-20 Wed Ryanair 1525 1500 £979

31-Aug-20 Mon Easyjet 1805 2255 £999

Cardiff 22-Apr-20 Wed Flybe 1010 1500 £1,029

06-May-20 Wed Flybe 1010 1500 £1,039

Edinburgh 22-Apr-20 Wed Easyjet Y093 1945 £969

06-May-20 Wed Easyjet Y093 1945 £979

31-Aug-20 Mon Easyjet 1025 1940 £999

Gatwick 22-Apr-20 Wed Easyjet 0700 1310 £969

06-May-20 Wed Easyjet 0700 1310 £979

31-Aug-20 Mon Easyjet 0700 1310 £999

Heathrow 22-Apr-20 Wed BA 1500 1950 £1,009

06-May-20 Wed BA 1500 1950 £1,019

31-Aug-20 Mon BA 1500 2005 £1,039

Luton 22-Apr-20 Wed Easyjet 0720 1155 £969

06-May-20 Wed Easyjet 0720 1155 £979

31-Aug-20 Mon Easyjet 0720 1155 £999

Manchester 22-Apr-20 Wed Easyjet 1655 1615 £969

06-May-20 Wed Easyjet 1655 1615 £979

31-Aug-20 Mon Easyjet 1655 1615 £999

Newcastle** 22-Apr-20 Wed BA 1125 2215 £1,089

06-May-20 Wed BA 1125 2215 £1,099

31-Aug-20 Mon BA 1150 2210 £1,119

Stansted 22-Apr-20 Wed Ryanair 0845 2255 £969

06-May-20 Wed Ryanair 0845 2255 £979

31-Aug-20 Mon Ryanair 0845 2250 £999

** via Heathrow * to Milan Bergamo


Single room £140

There is a local tourist tax of 2.00 euros per person per day. It is not included in the holiday price and will be payable by

hotel guests directly to both hotels.

Q Nice Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price

Aberdeen** 27-Apr-20 Mon BA 1120 1725 £999

11-May-20 Mon BA 1120 1725 £1,009

01-Jun-20 Mon BA 1120 1725 £1,049

14-Sep-20 Mon BA 1120 1725 £1,049

Bristol 27-Apr-20 Mon Easyjet 1250 1735 £879

11-May-20 Mon Easyjet 1250 1735 £889

01-Jun-20 Mon Easyjet 1250 1735 £929

14-Sep-20 Mon Easyjet 1250 1735 £929

Dublin 27-Apr-20 Mon Ryanair 1725 2310 £879

11-May-20 Mon Ryanair 1725 2310 £889

01-Jun-20 Mon Ryanair 1725 2310 £929

14-Sep-20 Mon Ryanair 1725 2310 £929

Edinburgh 27-Apr-20 Mon Easyjet 1755 2345 £879

11-May-20 Mon Easyjet 1755 2345 £889

01-Jun-20 Mon Easyjet 1755 2345 £929

14-Sep-20 Mon Easyjet 1755 2345 £929

Gatwick 27-Apr-20 Mon Easyjet 1405 1845 £879

11-May-20 Mon Easyjet 1405 1845 £889

01-Jun-20 Mon Easyjet 1405 1845 £929

14-Sep-20 Mon Easyjet 1405 1845 £929

Heathrow 27-Apr-20 Mon BA 1430 1305 £919

11-May-20 Mon BA 1430 1305 £929

01-Jun-20 Mon BA 1430 1305 £969

14-Sep-20 Mon BA 1430 1305 £969

Leeds-Bradford 27-Apr-20 Mon Jet2 1040 1610 £919

11-May-20 Mon Jet2 1040 1610 £929

01-Jun-20 Mon Jet2 1040 1610 £969

14-Sep-20 Mon Jet2 1040 1610 £969

Liverpool 27-Apr-20 Mon Easyjet 1250 1755 £879

11-May-20 Mon Easyjet 1250 1755 £889

01-Jun-20 Mon Easyjet 1250 1755 £929

14-Sep-20 Mon Easyjet 1250 1755 £929

Luton 27-Apr-20 Mon Easyjet 0655 1140 £879

11-May-20 Mon Easyjet 0655 1140 £889

01-Jun-20 Mon Easyjet 0655 1140 £929

14-Sep-20 Mon Easyjet 0655 1140 £929

Manchester 27-Apr-20 Mon Jet2 1615 1400 £919

11-May-20 Mon Jet2 1615 1400 £929

01-Jun-20 Mon Jet2 1615 1400 £969

14-Sep-20 Mon Jet2 1615 1400 £969

Newcastle** 27-Apr-20 Mon BA 0900 1540 £999

11-May-20 Mon BA 0900 1540 £1,009

01-Jun-20 Mon BA 0900 1540 £1,049

14-Sep-20 Mon BA 0900 1540 £1,049

Stansted 27-Apr-20 Mon Easyjet 0700 1140 £879

11-May-20 Mon Easyjet 0700 1140 £889

01-Jun-20 Mon Easyjet 0700 1140 £929

14-Sep-20 Mon Easyjet 0700 1140 £929

** via Heathrow


Single room £100

Side sea view


Front sea view £70

There is a local tourist tax of 2 euros per person per day chargeable for the first six nights.

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The Islands & Gardens of Lake Maggiore (brochure page 22)

Holiday Code: 7MAG

Q Milan Malpensa Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price

Aberdeen** 19-May-20 Tue BA 1105 1730 £1,119

23-Jul-20 Thu BA 0710 1950 £1,119

08-Sep-20 Tue BA 1105 1730 £1,119

06-Oct-20 Tue BA 1105 1730 £1,119

Birmingham 19-May-20 Tue Flybe 1110 1610 £1,059

23-Jul-20 Thu Flybe 1110 1140 £1,059

08-Sep-20 Tue Flybe 1110 1610 £1,059

06-Oct-20 Tue Flybe 1110 1610 £1,059

Bristol* 19-May-20 Tue Ryanair 2050 2025 £1,049

Bristol 23-Jul-20 Thu Easyjet 1805 2255 £999

Bristol* 08-Sep-20 Tue Ryanair 2050 2025 £1,049

06-Oct-20 Tue Ryanair 2050 2025 £1,049

Dublin* 19-May-20 Tue Ryanair 0615 1145 £1,049

08-Sep-20 Tue Ryanair 0615 1145 £1,049

06-Oct-20 Tue Ryanair 0615 1145 £1,049

East Midlands* 19-May-20 Tue Ryanair 1320 1805 £1,049

23-Jul-20 Thu Ryanair 1800 2245 £1,049

08-Sep-20 Tue Ryanair 1320 1805 £1,049

06-Oct-20 Tue Ryanair 1320 1805 £1,049

Edinburgh 19-May-20 Tue Easyjet 2015 1945 £999

23-Jul-20 Thu Easyjet 2015 1945 £999

08-Sep-20 Tue Easyjet 2015 1945 £999

06-Oct-20 Tue Easyjet 2015 1945 £999


08-Sep-20 Tue Easyjet 1345 1440 £999

06-Oct-20 Tue Easyjet 1345 1440 £999

Heathrow 19-May-20 Tue BA 1510 1245 £1,039

23-Jul-20 Thu BA 1200 1650 £1,039

08-Sep-20 Tue BA 1510 1245 £1,039

06-Oct-20 Tue BA 1510 1245 £1,039

Leeds-Bradford** 18-May-20 Mon BA 1000 1705 £1,119

07-Sep-20 Mon BA 1000 1705 £1,119

05-Oct-20 Mon BA 1000 1705 £1,119

Liverpool 19-May-20 Tue Ryanair 1400 1335 £999

23-Jul-20 Thu Ryanair 1345 1320 £999

08-Sep-20 Tue Ryanair 1400 1335 £999

06-Oct-20 Tue Ryanair 1400 1335 £999

Luton 19-May-20 Tue Easyjet 0720 1155 £999

08-Sep-20 Tue Easyjet 0720 1155 £999

06-Oct-20 Tue Easyjet 0720 1155 £999

Manchester 19-May-20 Tue Easyjet 1655 1615 £999

23-Jul-20 Thu Easyjet 1655 1615 £999

08-Sep-20 Tue Easyjet 1655 1615 £999

06-Oct-20 Tue Easyjet 1655 1615 £999

Newcastle** 19-May-20 Tue BA 1145 1540 £1,119

23-Jul-20 Thu BA 0605 1945 £1,119

08-Sep-20 Tue BA 1145 1540 £1,119

06-Oct-20 Tue BA 1145 1540 £1,119

Southend* 18-May-20 Mon Ryanair 0800 1205 £1,049

07-Sep-20 Mon Ryanair 0800 1205 £1,049

05-Oct-20 Mon Ryanair 0800 1205 £1,049

Stansted 19-May-20 Tue Ryanair 0845 2240 £999

23-Jul-20 Thu Ryanair 0845 2255 £999

08-Sep-20 Tue Ryanair 0845 2240 £999

06-Oct-20 Tue Ryanair 0845 2240 £999

** via Heathrow *to Milan Bergamo


Single room £140

Lake view


There is a local tourist tax of 2.00 euros per person per day in Stresa. It is not included in the holiday price and will be

payable by hotel guests directly to the hotel.

Lake Iseo & the Camonica Valley (brochure page 23)

Holiday Code: 7ISE

Q Bergamo Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price

Belfast Int 06-Jun-20 Sat Ryanair 0630 1155 £899

19-Sep-20 Sat Ryanair 0630 1155 £899

Bristol 06-Jun-20 Sat Ryanair 1220 1705 £899

19-Sep-20 Sat Ryanair 1220 1705 £899

Dublin 06-Jun-20 Sat Ryanair 0615 1140 £899

19-Sep-20 Sat Ryanair 0615 1140 £899

East Midlands 06-Jun-20 Sat Ryanair 1320 1805 £899

19-Sep-20 Sat Ryanair 1320 1805 £899

Edinburgh 05-Jun-20 Fri Ryanair 1225 1200 £899

18-Sep-20 Fri Ryanair 1225 1200 £899

Manchester 05-Jun-20 Fri Ryanair 1305 1805 £899

18-Sep-20 Fri Ryanair 1305 1805 £899

Southend 05-Jun-20 Fri Ryanair 1730 2130 £899

18-Sep-20 Fri Ryanair 1730 2130 £899

Stansted 05-Jun-20 Fri Ryanair 0805 1300 £899

18-Sep-20 Fri Ryanair 0805 1300 £899


Single room

£140 (standard only)

Classic room with Balcony (June only) £49

Superior room with balcony (partial lake view) £70

The Tuscan Coast, Lucca & Florence (brochure page 24)

Holiday Code: 7TUF

Q Pisa Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price

Birmingham 12-May-20 Tue Jet2 0700 1230 £889

08-Sep-20 Tue Jet2 0700 1230 £919

22-Sep-20 Tue Jet2 0700 1230 £899

Bristol 13-May-20 Wed Easyjet 0720 1225 £849

09-Sep-20 Wed Easyjet 0720 1225 £879

23-Sep-20 Wed Easyjet 0720 1225 £859

Dublin 12-May-20 Tue Ryanair 0945 0920 £849

08-Sep-20 Tue Ryanair 0945 0920 £879

22-Sep-20 Tue Ryanair 0945 0920 £859

East Midlands 13-May-20 Wed Ryanair 1120 1625 £849

09-Sep-20 Wed Ryanair 1120 1625 £879

23-Sep-20 Wed Ryanair 1120 1625 £859


08-Sep-20 Tue Ryanair 1515 2130 £879

22-Sep-20 Tue Ryanair 1515 2130 £859

Gatwick 13-May-20 Wed Easyjet 1420 1925 £849

09-Sep-20 Wed Easyjet 1420 1925 £879

23-Sep-20 Wed Easyjet 1420 1925 £859

Heathrow 13-May-20 Wed BA 0850 1430 £889

09-Sep-20 Wed BA 0850 1430 £919

23-Sep-20 Wed BA 0850 1430 £899

Leeds-Bradford 08-Sep-20 Tue Jet2 1515 2110 £919

22-Sep-20 Tue Jet2 1515 2110 £899

Luton 13-May-20 Wed Easyjet 1810 2315 £849

09-Sep-20 Wed Easyjet 1810 2315 £879

23-Sep-20 Wed Easyjet 1810 2315 £859


08-Sep-20 Tue Easyjet 0730 1255 £879

22-Sep-20 Tue Easyjet 0730 1255 £859

Newcastle 08-Sep-20 Tue Jet2 1455 2105 £919

22-Sep-20 Tue Jet2 1455 2105 £899

Prestwick 13-May-20 Wed Ryanair 1525 1505 £849

09-Sep-20 Wed Ryanair 1525 1505 £879

23-Sep-20 Wed Ryanair 1525 1505 £859

Stansted 13-May-20 Wed Ryanair 1445 1420 £849

09-Sep-20 Wed Ryanair 1445 1420 £879

23-Sep-20 Wed Ryanair 1445 1420 £859


Single room £100

Sea view (on request) £70

There is a local tourist tax of 1.50 euros per person per day. It is not included in the holiday price and will be payable by

hotel guests directly to the hotel.

Isle of Elba, Siena & the Medieval Cities of Tuscany

(brochure page 25)

Holiday Code: 7ELB

Q Pisa Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price

Birmingham 16-May-20 Sat Jet2 1340 1915 £919

12-Sep-20 Sat Jet2 1340 1915 £939

Bristol 16-May-20 Sat Easyjet 1050 1555 £879

12-Sep-20 Sat Easyjet 1050 1555 £899

Dublin 16-May-20 Sat Ryanair 1345 1320 £879

12-Sep-20 Sat Ryanair 1345 1320 £899

East Midlands 16-May-20 Sat Jet2 1600 2130 £919

12-Sep-20 Sat Jet2 1600 2130 £939

Edinburgh 16-May-20 Sat Ryanair 0915 0850 £879

12-Sep-20 Sat Ryanair 0915 0850 £899

Gatwick 16-May-20 Sat Easyjet 0900 1350 £879

12-Sep-20 Sat Easyjet 0900 1350 £899


12-Sep-20 Sat BA 1350 1230 £939

Leeds-Bradford 16-May-20 Sat Jet2 0810 1405 £919

12-Sep-20 Sat Jet2 0810 1405 £939

Luton 16-May-20 Sat Easyjet 1145 1650 £879

12-Sep-20 Sat Easyjet 1145 1650 £899

Manchester 16-May-20 Sat Easyjet 1005 1530 £879

12-Sep-20 Sat Easyjet 1005 1530 £899

Newcastle 16-May-20 Sat Jet2 0720 1330 £919

12-Sep-20 Sat Jet2 0720 1330 £939


12-Sep-20 Sat Ryanair 1445 1420 £899


Single room £150

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Apulia & Royal Caserta (brochure page 26)

Holiday Code: 7PUC

Q Naples Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price

Birmingham 20-May-20 Wed Thomson 0600 1250 £1,029

02-Sep-20 Wed Thomson 0600 1250 £1,049

30-Sep-20 Wed Thomson 0600 1250 £1,029

Bristol 20-May-20 Wed Thomson 0815 1515 £1,029

02-Sep-20 Wed Thomson 0815 1515 £1,049

30-Sep-20 Wed Thomson 0815 1515 £1,029

Cardiff 20-May-20 Wed Thomson 0615 1315 £1,029

02-Sep-20 Wed Thomson 0615 1315 £1,049

30-Sep-20 Wed Thomson 0615 1315 £1,029

Doncaster/Shef 20-May-20 Wed Thomson 0740 1455 £1,029

02-Sep-20 Wed Thomson 0740 1455 £1,049

30-Sep-20 Wed Thomson 0740 1455 £1,029

Dublin 20-May-20 Wed Ryanair 1615 2320 £949

02-Sep-20 Wed Ryanair 1615 2320 £969

30-Sep-20 Wed Ryanair 1615 2320 £949

Exeter 20-May-20 Wed Ryanair 1740 1705 £949

02-Sep-20 Wed Ryanair 1740 1705 £969

30-Sep-20 Wed Ryanair 1740 1705 £949

Gatwick 20-May-20 Wed Easyjet 0600 1150 £949

02-Sep-20 Wed Easyjet 0600 1150 £969

30-Sep-20 Wed Easyjet 0600 1150 £949

Glasgow 20-May-20 Wed Thomson 0615 1405 £1,029

02-Sep-20 Wed Thomson 0615 1405 £1,049

30-Sep-20 Wed Thomson 0615 1405 £1,029

Leeds-Bradford 20-May-20 Wed Jet2 0730 1430 £989

02-Sep-20 Wed Jet2 0730 1430 £1,009

30-Sep-20 Wed Jet2 0730 1430 £989

Luton 20-May-20 Wed Easyjet 0615 1225 £949

02-Sep-20 Wed Easyjet 0615 1225 £969

30-Sep-20 Wed Easyjet 0615 1225 £949

Manchester 20-May-20 Wed Jet2 0815 1535 £989

02-Sep-20 Wed Jet2 0815 1535 £1,009

30-Sep-20 Wed Jet2 0815 1535 £989

Newcastle 20-May-20 Wed Thomson 0800 1545 £1,029

02-Sep-20 Wed Thomson 0800 1545 £1,049

30-Sep-20 Wed Thomson 0800 1545 £1,029

Stansted 20-May-20 Wed Easyjet 0600 1200 £949

02-Sep-20 Wed Easyjet 0600 1200 £969

30-Sep-20 Wed Easyjet 0600 1200 £949


Single room £150

Superior room in Barletta


A Week in Crete – no single supplement (brochure page 27)

Holiday Code: 7SHE

Q Heraklion Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price

Birmingham 12-May-20 Tue Thomas Cook 1345 2250 £989

15-Sep-20 Tue Thomas Cook 1345 2250 £1,039

Cardiff 12-May-20 Tue Thomson 1430 2345 £989

15-Sep-20 Tue Thomson 1430 2345 £1,039

East Midlands 12-May-20 Tue Jet2 1530 0055 £989

15-Sep-20 Tue Jet2 1530 0055 £1,039


15-Sep-20 Tue Easyjet 1535 0120 £999

Exeter 12-May-20 Tue Thomson 1405 2325 £989

15-Sep-20 Tue Thomson 1405 2325 £1,039


15-Sep-20 Tue Easyjet 0710 1600 £999

Glasgow 12-May-20 Tue Thomson 0705 1715 £989

15-Sep-20 Tue Thomson 0705 1715 £1,039

Leeds-Bradford 12-May-20 Tue Jet2 0610 1550 £989

15-Sep-20 Tue Jet2 0610 1550 £1,039


15-Sep-20 Tue Easyjet 1345 2300 £999

Newcastle 12-May-20 Tue Jet2 1525 0115 £989

15-Sep-20 Tue Jet2 1525 0115 £1,039

Stansted 12-May-20 Tue Jet2 0600 1510 £989

15-Sep-20 Tue Jet2 0600 1510 £1,039


Single room £0

Extra week £400

Sea view per week £50

There is a tourism tax in Crete of 3 euros per room per day. It is not included in the price of the holiday and is payable


Highlights of Crete – from Mirabello to Chania

(brochure page 28)

Holiday Code: 7HEN

Q Heraklion Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price

Birmingham 05-May-20 Tue Thomas Cook 1345 2250 £939


Bristol 05-May-20 Tue Thomas Cook 1755 0320 £939


Cardiff 05-May-20 Tue Thomson 1430 2345 £939

22-Sep-20 Tue Thomson 1430 2345 £1,029

East Midlands 05-May-20 Tue Jet2 1530 0055 £939

22-Sep-20 Tue Jet2 1530 0055 £1,029


22-Sep-20 Tue Easyjet 1535 0120 £989

Exeter 05-May-20 Tue Thomson 1515 1520 £939

22-Sep-20 Tue Thomson 1515 1520 £1,029


22-Sep-20 Tue Easyjet 0710 1600 £989

Glasgow 05-May-20 Tue Thomas Cook 1535 0130 £939



22-Sep-20 Tue Easyjet 1345 2300 £989

Newcastle 05-May-20 Tue Jet2 1525 0115 £939

22-Sep-20 Tue Jet2 1525 0115 £1,029


Single room £140

Sea view in Gouves £28

There is a tourism tax in Crete of 3 euros per room per day. It is not included in the price of the holiday and is payable


The Slovenian Alps, Lake Bled, Trieste & Venice

(brochure page 29)

Holiday Code: 7VTS

Q Venice Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price

Belfast Int 18-May-20 Mon Easyjet 0630 1250 £869

14-Sep-20 Mon Easyjet 0630 1250 £879

Birmingham 18-May-20 Mon Jet2 0700 1225 £909

14-Sep-20 Mon Jet2 0700 1225 £919

Bristol 18-May-20 Mon Easyjet 1455 1425 £869

14-Sep-20 Mon Easyjet 1455 1425 £879

Dublin 18-May-20 Mon Aer Lingus 0740 1415 £869

14-Sep-20 Mon Aer Lingus 0740 1415 £879

East Midlands* 18-May-20 Mon Ryanair 1245 1735 £869

14-Sep-20 Mon Ryanair 1245 1735 £879

Edinburgh 18-May-20 Mon Easyjet 1450 1420 £869

14-Sep-20 Mon Easyjet 1450 1420 £879

Gatwick 18-May-20 Mon Easyjet 1230 2000 £869

14-Sep-20 Mon Easyjet 1230 2000 £879

Heathrow 18-May-20 Mon BA 0855 1425 £909

14-Sep-20 Mon BA 0855 1425 £919

Leeds-Bradford 18-May-20 Mon Jet2 0800 1355 £909

14-Sep-20 Mon Jet2 0800 1355 £919

Luton 18-May-20 Mon Easyjet 1325 1820 £869

14-Sep-20 Mon Easyjet 1325 1820 £879

Manchester 18-May-20 Mon Jet2 0730 1335 £909

14-Sep-20 Mon Jet2 0730 1335 £919

Southend 18-May-20 Mon Ryanair 1705 2130 £869

14-Sep-20 Mon Ryanair 1705 2130 £879

Stansted 18-May-20 Mon Ryanair 1245 1720 £869

14-Sep-20 Mon Ryanair 1245 1720 £879

*to Treviso


Single room £150

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Best of the Baltics (brochure page 30)

Holiday Code: 7RTL

Q Riga Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price

Aberdeen* 05-May-20 Tue Air Baltic 1750 1710 £899

25-Aug-20 Tue Air Baltic 1750 1710 £899

Doncaster/Shef* 05-May-20 Tue Wizz Air 2005 1935 £899

25-Aug-20 Tue Wizz Air 2005 1935 £899

Dublin 06-May-20 Wed Ryanair 1705 2345 £899

26-Aug-20 Wed Ryanair 1705 2345 £899

East Midlands 06-May-20 Wed Ryanair 1720 2325 £899

26-Aug-20 Wed Ryanair 1720 2325 £899

Gatwick 06-May-20 Wed Air Baltic 0925 0840 £899

26-Aug-20 Wed Air Baltic 0925 0840 £899

Glasgow 06-May-20 Wed Ryanair 0730 1330 £899

26-Aug-20 Wed Ryanair 0730 1330 £899

Leeds-Bradford 06-May-20 Wed Ryanair 1610 2200 £899

26-Aug-20 Wed Ryanair 1610 2200 £899

Liverpool 06-May-20 Wed Wizz Air 0725 0655 £899

26-Aug-20 Wed Wizz Air 0725 0655 £899

Luton 06-May-20 Wed Wizz Air 0745 1945 £899

26-Aug-20 Wed Wizz Air 0745 1945 £899

Manchester* 05-May-20 Tue Ryanair 0620 1230 £899

25-Aug-20 Tue Ryanair 0620 1230 £899

Stansted 06-May-20 Wed Ryanair 0645 1235 £899

26-Aug-20 Wed Ryanair 0645 1235 £899

* Tuesday departures spend the first two nights and last night in Riga


Single room £240

Bucharest & Transylvania (brochure page 32)

Holiday Code: 7BUC

Q Bucharest Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price

Aberdeen** 30-May-20 Sat BA 0750 1405 £1,019

26-Sep-20 Sat BA 0750 1405 £999

Belfast City** 30-May-20 Sat BA 0700 1430 £1,019

26-Sep-20 Sat BA 0700 1430 £999

Birmingham 30-May-20 Sat Blue Air 1000 0915 £899

26-Sep-20 Sat Blue Air 1000 0915 £879

Bristol 30-May-20 Sat Ryanair 1700 1635 £899

26-Sep-20 Sat Ryanair 1700 1635 £879

Gatwick 30-May-20 Sat Wizz Air 2155 2115 £899

26-Sep-20 Sat Wizz Air 2155 2115 £879

Glasgow 31-May-20* Sun Blue Air 0945 0900 £899

27-Sep-20 Sun Blue Air 0945 0900 £879


26-Sep-20 Sat BA 1350 2130 £919

Liverpool 31-May-20* Sun Blue Air 1845 1800 £899

27-Sep-20* Sun Blue Air 1845 1800 £879

Luton 31-May-20* Sun Blue Air 1035 0950 £899

27-Sep-20* Sun Blue Air 1035 0950 £879

Newcastle** 30-May-20 Sat BA 0605 1540 £1,019

26-Sep-20 Sat BA 0605 1540 £999


26-Sep-20 Sat Ryanair 0840 1910 £879

NB Some flights do not arrive until the small hours and there is an early start for the Bucharest City Tour or the journey

to Brasov. Please check when you book.

** via Heathrow

*these departures (31 May, and 27 Sep) spend the first and last two nights in Bucharest.


Single room £170

Lithuania – Vilnius, Klaipeda & Kaunas (brochure page 33)

Holiday Code: 7VAL

Q Vilnius Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price

Bristol* 13-Jun-20 Sat Ryanair 0700 1310 £869

12-Sep-20 Sat Ryanair 0700 1310 £869

Dublin 13-Jun-20 Sat Ryanair 1730 0025 £869

12-Sep-20 Sat Ryanair 1730 0025 £869

Edinburgh** 13-Jun-20 Sat Ryanair 1715 2315 £869

12-Sep-20 Sat Ryanair 1715 2315 £869

Luton 13-Jun-20 Sat Ryanair 1725 2230 £869

12-Sep-20 Sat Ryanair 1725 2230 £869

Stansted 13-Jun-20 Sat Ryanair 1905 1840 £869

12-Sep-20 Sat Ryanair 1905 1840 £869

* to Kaunas

** evening flight to Kaunas means arrival at the hotel in Vilnius in the small hours of Day 2


Single room £200

Krakow, Zakopane & the High Tatras (brochure page 31)

Holiday Code: 7KZT

Q Krakow Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price

Belfast Int 23-Jun-20 Tue Easyjet 1025 1645 £749

01-Sep-20 Tue Easyjet 1025 1645 £769

Doncaster/Shef 23-Jun-20 Tue Wizz Air 2005 1930 £749

01-Sep-20 Tue Wizz Air 2005 1930 £769

Edinburgh 23-Jun-20 Tue Ryanair 1605 2200 £749

01-Sep-20 Tue Ryanair 1605 2200 £769

Gatwick 23-Jun-20 Tue Easyjet 0925 1500 £749

01-Sep-20 Tue Easyjet 0925 1500 £769

Heathrow 23-Jun-20 Tue BA 1645 2245 £789

01-Sep-20 Tue BA 1645 2245 £809

Leeds-Bradford 23-Jun-20 Tue Ryanair 1500 2030 £749

01-Sep-20 Tue Ryanair 1500 2030 £769

Luton 23-Jun-20 Tue Wizz Air 0840 2035 £749

01-Sep-20 Tue Wizz Air 0840 2035 £769

Manchester 23-Jun-20 Tue Easyjet 1245 1835 £749

01-Sep-20 Tue Easyjet 1245 1835 £769

Stansted 23-Jun-20 Tue Ryanair 0855 1625 £749

01-Sep-20 Tue Ryanair 0855 1625 £769


Single room £140

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TRAVEL INSURANCE – BOOKINGS TAKEN FROM 1 APRIL 2019

Travel insurance is a vital aspect to booking a holiday, giving you protection against unforeseen circumstances that could otherwise spoil your holiday. The

schedule of the cover below sets out a summary of the cover provided by insurance we have arranged with Travel & General Insurance Services Limited who is

authorised and regulated by the FCA (firm reference number 304788) full details of which can be found on the FCA register (https://register.fca.org.uk) or by calling

0800 111 6768.

As cover under the Cancellation section commences immediately the holiday booking has been confirmed, no refund in premium will be allowed by Travel &

General. In the unlikely event that we have to cancel your holiday, any insurance premiums paid to Travel & General will be refunded by Travel & General provided

you haven’t made a claim. Please note we cannot refund premiums paid to other insurers. If you have arranged your own insurance please check that the premium

will be refunded in the event of cancellation by us.

Walking Holidays. Please check with your insurer if in doubt. Our travel insurance covers you for group walks up to an altitude of 3000m. Some insurers have lower

limits – usually 2000m. If you decide to walk separately from our group, or if you have not taken Travel & General insurance, please ensure your cover is valid.

This information is subject to change without notice.

For full details and a quote call Travel & General (calls answered TAG-connect) on 0330 880 3625 and quote Preferred Travel Services.

Cover is available for travellers up to the age 75. If you are over the age of 75, Goodtogo insurance (tel: 01279 621 654) offers policies with no age limit.

Failure to comply with the terms & conditions of the policy may result in cover being restricted.

Travel & General also offers annual policies.

BOOKING CONDITIONS – 2020 SEASON

KEY POINTS You enter into a booking with us when we issue our confirmation invoice. If you then cancel, there will be a cancellation charge. Initially this may

only be a deposit, but can go up to 100%. You can make changes to your booking in certain circumstances. We make a charge for this. We can change and

cancel your booking. We’ll pay you compensation in certain circumstances. We are responsible to you for providing your holiday but there are legal limits. Your

contract will be with High Concepts Ltd trading as Preferred Travel Services, 41 High Street, Kibworth Beauchamp, Leicester, LE8 0HS. Tel: 0116 279 39 29

mail@preferredts.com NB read the full terms below for more information and for other important rights and obligations.

These Booking Conditions and the information in the brochure

and our website form the basis of your contract with Preferred

Travel Services (‘we’ and ‘us’). ‘You’ means the person making

the booking (including anyone who is added or substituted at a

later date). References to ‘brochure’ in these conditions shall also

include references to our website.

1.Your contract – when you make a booking you guarantee

that you have the authority to accept and do accept on behalf

of your party the terms of these booking conditions. A contract

will exist as soon as we send our confirmation invoice. This

contract is made on the terms of these booking conditions, which

are governed by English Law, and the jurisdiction of the English

Courts. You may however, choose the law and jurisdiction of

Scotland or Northern Ireland if you wish to do so.

2. Payment – in order to confirm your holiday, the appropriate

deposit must be paid at the time of booking. The balance of the

holiday cost must be received by the Balance Due Date which

will be shown on our confirmation invoice. The Balance Due Date

is 8 weeks before departure for Group A Holidays (holidays by

air), 6 weeks before departure for Group B Holidays (holidays

with no flight of more than 4 days duration) and 4 weeks before

departure for Group C Holidays (holidays with no flight of 4 days

or less). If you are booking after that date full payment must

accompany your booking form. Reminders are not sent. If we do

not receive payments due in full, on time, we shall cancel your

travel arrangements and retain your deposit.

3. Your holiday price – we reserve the right to change the prices of

any of our holidays at any time. You will be advised of the current

price of the holiday that you wish to book before your contract is

confirmed. The price we charge for your travel arrangements is

fully guaranteed and will not be subject to any surcharges after

your contract is confirmed. Please note that items such as local

city taxes at your holiday destination are not included in our prices

and will be payable by you in situ.

4. Changes by you – if, after our confirmation invoice has been

issued, you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way,

for example your chosen departure date or accommodation, we

will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be

possible. Any request for changes to be made must be in writing

from the person who made the booking. You will be asked to pay

an administration charge of £15 per person, and any further cost

we incur in making this alteration. You should be aware that these

costs could increase the closer to the departure date that changes

are made and you should contact us as soon as possible. You

can transfer your booking to another person, who satisfies all the

conditions that apply to this booking, by giving us notice in writing

as soon as possible and no later than 7 days before departure.

Both you and the new traveller are responsible for paying all costs

we incur in making the transfer.

Note: Certain travel arrangements (eg. Air Tickets) may not be

changeable after a reservation has been made and any alteration

request could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that

part of the arrangements.

5. Cancellation by you – should you or a member of your party

need to cancel the holiday once it has been confirmed, you must

immediately advise us in writing. Notice of cancellation is only

effective when it is received in writing at our offices (see Date

Received in the table below). Since we incur costs in cancelling

your travel arrangements, you will have to pay cancellation

charges in the table (shown as loss of deposit up to the Balance

Due Date and percentages of the total holiday cost thereafter).

Insurance premiums are non refundable.

Date Received Group A Group B Group C

More than 56 days loss of deposit loss of deposit loss of deposit

More than 42 days 50% loss of deposi loss of deposit

56-29 days 50% 50% loss of deposit

42-29 days 50% 50% loss of deposit

More than 28 days 50% 50% loss of deposit

28-8 days 75% 75% 75%

7 days or less 100% 100% 100%

Please see clause 2 for definitions of Group A, B and C. The Date

Received is the number of days before the departure date of the

holiday we receive your cancellation in writing. Should one of

the members of your party cancel who is sharing a double/twin

room, the relevant single room supplement will become payable

and added to your holiday cost.

6(a) If we cancel your holiday – we reserve the right to cancel

your booking. We will not cancel after the Balance Due Date has

passed (see clause 2) except for unavoidable and extraordinary

circumstances, or failure by you to pay the final balance, or

because the minimum number (usually twenty) required for

the package to go ahead hasn’t been reached. Unavoidable

and extraordinary circumstances means a situation beyond our

control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided

even if all reasonable measures had been taken. If your holiday

is cancelled you can either have a refund of all monies paid or

accept an alternative holiday of comparable standard from us if

we offer one (we will refund any price difference if the alternative

is of a lower value). In the event a refund is paid to you, we will

provide a full refund of your travel insurance premiums if you

paid them to us and can show that you are unable to transfer or

reuse your policy and pay compensation as shown in the table

below except where the cancellation is due to unavoidable and

extraordinary circumstances (see definition above).

6(b) If we make changes to your holiday – it is a term of your

booking that we are able to make changes to any aspect of your

booking. If the change is insignificant, we will ensure that you

are notified about it. Examples of insignificant changes include

alteration of your outward/return flights which reduces your

holiday duration by less than 12 hours, changes to aircraft type,

change of accommodation to another of the same or higher

standard, changes of airline, a change of overseas airport.

If we alter significantly any of the main characteristics of the

travel services that make up your package we will give you the

choice of accepting the change, receiving a refund, or, if one

is offered, switching to an alternative holiday. If you choose to

accept a refund we shall pay compensation as shown in the table

below except where the cancellation is due to unavoidable and

extraordinary circumstances (see definition above).

Number of days before departure

we advise you of cancellation

Compensation for each

full fare paying Customer

or significant change Group A Group B Group C

More than 56 days Nil Nil Nil

56-43 days £10 Nil Nil

42-29 days £20 £10 Nil

28-15 days £30 £15 £10

14-0 days £40 £20 £15

Please see Clause 2 definitions of Group A, B and C.

The compensation that we offer does not exclude you from

claiming more if you are entitled to do so.

Costs incurred by you. If we make a significant change to or cancel

your travel arrangements for any reason, we will not reimburse

any expenses, costs or losses you incur relating to payments to

third parties, including, but not limited to, insurance premiums,

car parking, hotel accommodation, currency, connecting flights,

or other travel arrangements such as kennelling fees etc.

7. Our Liability to you – you must inform us without undue delay

of any failure to perform or improper performance of the travel

services included in this package. If any of the travel services

included in your package are not performed in accordance with

the contract, or are improperly performed, by us or the travel

service suppliers, and this has affected the enjoyment of your

travel arrangements, you may be entitled to an appropriate price

reduction or compensation or both. We will not be liable where

any failure to perform or improper performance of the travel

services is due to: you or another member of your party; or a third

party unconnected with the provision of the travel services in the

package; or unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances, which

means a situation beyond our control, the consequences of which

could not have been avoided even if all reasonable measures had

been taken.

Our liability in cases involving, luggage, personal property, and

money is limited to the excess for such items on your travel

insurance policy.

Our liability, except in cases involving, luggage, personal property,

money, death, injury or illness, shall be limited to a maximum

of twice the basic cost of your travel arrangements excluding,

supplements, extras, extensions and insurance. Our liability will

also be limited in accordance with and/or in an identical manner

to a) the contractual terms of the companies that provide the

travel services that make up your package. These terms are

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incorporated into this booking; and b) any relevant international

convention, for example the Montreal Convention in respect of

travel by air, the Athens Convention in respect of travel by sea,

the Berne Convention in respect of travel by rail and the Paris

Convention in respect of the provision of accommodation, which

limit the amount of and conditions under which compensation

can be claimed for death, injury, delay to passengers and loss,

damage and delay to luggage. We are to be regarded as having

all benefit of any limitation of the extent of or the conditions

under which compensation is to be paid under these or any

conventions. You can ask us for copies of the travel service

contractual terms, or the international conventions.

Under EU law (Regulation 261/2004) you have rights in some

circumstances to refunds and/or compensation from your

airline in cases of denied boarding, cancellation or delay to

flights. Full details will be publicised at EU airports and available

from airlines. However reimbursement in such cases will not

automatically entitle you to a refund of your holiday cost from

us. Your right to a refund and/or compensation from us is set out

in these booking conditions. If any payments to you are due from

us, any payment made to you by the airline or any other service

provider will be deducted.

It is a condition of our acceptance of liability that you notify us

and our supplier(s) in strict accordance with the terms of clause

9 of any claim made by you or any member of your party. Any

person(s) to whom any price reduction or compensation is

made (and their parent or guardian if that person is under 18

years of age) must assign to ourselves or our insurers any rights

they may have to pursue any third party in connection with the

claim. In all circumstances you must provide us and our insurers

with all assistance we may reasonably require.

This clause 7 is intended to set out our obligations to you

as an ‘organiser’ in the Package Travel and Linked Travel

Arrangements Regulations 2018. Please note, we regret we

cannot make any payment to you or any member of your party if

the person concerned is not entitled to one from us under these

Regulations.

8. Additional assistance – if you’re in difficulty whilst on holiday

and ask us to help we will provide appropriate assistance, in

particular by providing information on health services, local

authorities and consular assistance; and helping you to find

alternative arrangements and any necessary phone calls/emails.

You must pay any costs we incur, if the difficulty is your fault.

9. Complaints and problems – if you have a complaint about

any of the services included in your holiday, you must inform us,

our resort representative, and the relevant supplier (e.g. hotelier)

without undue delay who will endeavour to put things right.

(Please note we deal with all eventual complaints by post after

your return and will not engage in email conservations while you

are away unless the matter is urgent and capable of immediate

remedy on the spot.)

If it is not resolved locally, please follow this up within 28

days of your return home by writing to our Customer Services

Department giving your booking reference and all other relevant

information. Please keep your letter concise and to the point.

If you fail to follow the requirement to report your complaint

in resort we will have been deprived of the opportunity to

investigate and rectify it and this may affect your rights under

this booking.

We are a Member of ABTA, membership number W3692. We

are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by

ABTA’s Code of Conduct. We can also offer you ABTA’s scheme

for the resolution of disputes which is approved by the Chartered

Trading Standards Institute. If we can’t resolve your complaint,

go to www.abta.com to use ABTA’s simple procedure. Further

information on the Code and ABTA’s assistance in resolving

disputes can be found on www.abta.com. You can also access

the European Commission Online Dispute (ODR) Resolution

platform at http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/. This ODR

platform is a means of notifying us of your complaint; it will not

determine how your complaint should be resolved.

10. Behaviour – when you book with us, you accept

responsibility for any damage or loss caused by you or any

member of your party. Full payment for any such damage or

loss must be paid direct at the time to the accommodation

owner or manager or other supplier. If you fail to do so, you will

be responsible for meeting any claims (including legal costs)

subsequently made against us as a result of your actions. We

expect all clients to have consideration for other people. If in

our opinion or in the opinion of any other person in authority,

you or any member of your party behaves in such a way as to

cause or be likely to cause danger, annoyance or distress to any

third party or damage to property, we are entitled, without prior

notice, to terminate the holiday of the person(s) concerned. In

this situation, the person(s) concerned will be required to leave

the accommodation or other service. We will have no further

responsibility toward such person(s) including any return travel

arrangements. No refunds will be made and we will not pay any

expenses or costs incurred as a result of the termination.

11. Special requests – if you have a request, you must advise

us at time of booking and clearly note it on your booking form.

Although we will try to pass any reasonable requests on to the

relevant supplier, we regret we cannot guarantee any request will

be met. Failure to meet any special request will not be a breach

of contract. We cannot accept any booking which is specified to

be conditional on the fulfilment of a particular request. All such

bookings will be treated as standard bookings subject to these

provisions.

12. Mobility and medical problems – if you or a member of

your party has a medical problem/disability which may affect

your holiday, please tell us before you book so that we can

advise accordingly. You must give us full details in writing at

the time of booking. Please note that to get the best out of your

visit to certain places may involve walking on inclines, through

cobbled streets etc. If we feel unable to accommodate the needs

of the person concerned, or reasonably feel that the enjoyment

of other travellers may be prejudiced, we reserve the right to

decline/cancel their reservation. We regret we cannot accept

any bookings from wheelchair users unless travelling with a

companion able and willing to take responsibility when boarding

coaches, trains etc. and on excursions. If this proves not to be

the case at the start of or during your holiday, we shall assist

in making arrangements for your immediate return to the UK at

your own cost and we shall not pay compensation or make any

refund in respect holiday curtailment. NB Our representatives,

guides, coach drivers etc. are not permitted to offer physical

assistance.

13. Passports, visas and health requirements. Your specific

passport and visa requirements, and other immigration

requirements are your responsibility and you should confirm

these with the relevant Embassies and/or Consulates. We

do not accept any responsibility if you cannot travel because

you have not complied with any passport, visa or immigration

requirements (including any procedures required by airlines at

check-in). Information on health is contained in a leaflet (Health

Advice for Travellers) available from local Department of Health

offices and most Post Offices. The Foreign & Commonwealth

Travel Advice Unit may have issued information about your

holiday destination. You are advised to check this information on

the internet. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

14. Your Financial Protection – we provide full financial

protection for our package holidays, by way of our Air Travel

Organiser’s Licence number 5537, issued by the Civil Aviation

Authority, Gatwick Airport South, West Sussex, RH6 0YR, UK,

telephone 0333 103 6350, email claims@caa.co.uk. When you

buy an ATOL protected flight inclusive package from us you

will receive an ATOL Certificate. This lists what is financially

protected, where you can get information on what this means

for you and who to contact if things go wrong. We will provide

you with the services listed on the ATOL Certificate (or a suitable

alternative). In some cases, where we aren’t able to do so for

reasons of insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder may provide

you with the services you have bought or a suitable alternative

(at no extra cost to you). You agree to accept that in those

circumstances the alternative ATOL holder will perform those

obligations and you agree to pay any money outstanding to

be paid by you under your contract to that alternative ATOL

holder. However, you also agree that in some cases it will not

be possible to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which case

you will be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL scheme (or

your credit card issuer where applicable). If we are unable to

provide the services listed (or a suitable alternative, through an

alternative ATOL holder or otherwise) for reasons of insolvency,

the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust may make a payment to (or

confer a benefit on) you under the ATOL scheme. You agree that

in return for such a payment or benefit you assign absolutely

to those Trustees any claims which you have or may have

arising out of or relating to the non-provision of the services,

including any claim against us (or your credit card issuer where

applicable). You also agree that any such claims may be reassigned

to another body, if that other body has paid sums you

have claimed under the ATOL scheme.

We provide full financial protection for our package holidays that

do not include a flight by way of a bond held by ABTA – The

Travel Association 30 Park Street London SE1 9EQ www.abta.

co.uk.

15. Brochure Accuracy – the information and prices shown

in this brochure may have changed by the time you come to

book. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the

brochure and prices at the time of printing, regrettably errors

do occasionally occur. You must therefore ensure you check all

details of your chosen holiday (including the price) with us at the

time of booking. This brochure is our sole responsibility. It is not

issued on behalf of and does not commit any other organisation/

carriers whose services are featured.

16. Safety standards – please note, it is the requirements and

standards of the country in which any services which make up

your holiday are provided which apply to those services and

not those of the UK. As a general rule, these requirements and

standards will not be the same as the UK and may sometimes

be lower.

17. Brochure Information & Timings – all timings given are for

general guidance only and are subject to change. Please note

that changes to flight departure times which reduce your holiday

duration by less than 12 hours are not significant changes for

the purposes of clause 6. Precise timings, intended order of

excursions/visits and joining instructions will be sent with your

joining instructions approximately ten days before departure. You

are asked to remember that hotel, resort or other facilities may

not be available during your stay due to seasonality or may be

withdrawn for maintenance or other reasons beyond our control.

In these circumstances we shall bear no resulting liability.

Please note: the duration/number of days shown in the brochure

includes the days of departure and return. Any photographs/

illustrations contained in this brochure are purely representative

of the type of places visited, and do not necessarily depict your

exact accommodation/destination.

18. Flight Delays and Flights – while we shall try to assist

in every way to minimise the effects of any delays we do not

accept liability for any delays which occur. Where a delay does

occur we shall consult with the airline concerned regarding

the provision of appropriate refreshments. Some protection

is afforded by travel insurance, and you should ensure your

insurance policy provides adequate cover for flight delays and

cancellation. Under EU Regulation 261 you have rights in some

circumstances to refunds and/or compensation from your airline

in cases of denied boarding, cancellation or delay to flights. If

your airline does not comply with these rules you should

complain to the CAA online at www.caa.co.uk. For assistance

by phone call 020 7453 6888. However reimbursement in such

cases is the responsibility of the airline and will not automatically

entitle you to a refund of your holiday cost from us. Your right

to a refund and/ or compensation from us is set out in clause 6.

If any payments to you are due from us, any payment made to

you by the airline will be deducted from this amount. Please note

that any claim for payments from an airline under EU Regulation

261 should be made by the passenger. However, if you ask us

to make such a claim on your behalf, we shall deduct from any

payment we obtain our reasonable costs incurred in connection

with a delay or in re-arranging flights for you. Please note that

very occasionally an airline may add a touchdown en route.

In this case a flight with an intermediate stop not involving a

change of aircraft is still considered a direct flight.

19. Hotel Ratings, Bedrooms and Meals. We are required by

law to state the star rating of hotels. All star ratings stated are

those given by the authorities of the country concerned and are

an indication only of relative standards. Actual standards can

vary between hotels of the same category. Similarly, as the basis

for star ratings varies from country to country, hotels with the

same rating but in different countries may not be of the same

standard. Facilities in single rooms may differ from double

rooms. Hotels charge a supplement for single rooms even

where there is only one single bed as the costs of the upkeep of

the room is the same, regardless of how many people occupy

it. Triple rooms may consist of a double bed and bed-settee or

folding bed. Our aim of providing holidays with interesting and

unusual itineraries takes us to places away from mass-market

tourism. In some cases, where dinner is included, it may be on

a fixed menu basis with no choice as opposed to buffet style.

Please notify us of any dietary requirements. Depending on flight

timings, dinner may consist of a cold plate on arrival at the hotel

if the kitchens are closed.

20. Third Party Websites – We are not responsible for the

contents of websites of hotels or other suppliers and tourist

boards etc. included in this brochure or on our website. Their

contents do not form part of our contract with you nor can they

be construed as representations by us.

Preferred Travel Services

is a Trading Name of High Concepts Limited.

Reg. in England No. 4000185.

Reg. Office: Christopher House, 94B London Road, Leicester

LE2 0QS.

ATOL 5537 ABTA No. W3692

Issued September 2019


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