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particular speciality of Alsace, the spicy Gewurztraminer.This evening the ‘Captain’s Dinner’ will take place onboard, serving delicious specialities of the countries andregions visited during our cruise.

Day Six Your final day’s cruising is spent glidingmajestically between the ancient forested outcrops ofthe Vosges and the Black Forest, through the Rhinerift valley, formed millennia ago by massive geologicalforces. Our first visit is to the ancient town of Breisach,whose historic heart is surrounded by immense stoneramparts. This afternoon we drive through some ofcentral Europe’s most stunning scenery. Rugged valleysof white-water rivers and cascading waterfalls abound.Rolling hillsides covered with huge, densely packed pinetrees. This is the Black Forest at its best, exactly as youexpect it to be. We visit the archetypical town of Titisee,nestling on the shores of its crystal clear lake. Onrejoining the ship, we enjoy the evening’s dinner cruiseen-route to Switzerland and our next mooring at Basel.

Day Seven For many today will be the highlight of thecruise. First we take the short drive to Lucerne, by farSwitzerland’s most beautiful city, attracting well-heeledvisitors for two centuries. The scenery becomes evermore dramatic, as we enter the Bernese Oberland,in central Switzerland, it becomes quite literally breath-taking! This is the Alpine heart of Europe, amongst thefinest mountain scenery on earth. We have a shortstop in Interlaken, wonderfully situated between twoshimmering lakes, whilst on the opposite bank, thesnow-capped Jungfrau, punctures the sky. We then

pass through the superb Lauterbrunnen valley toGrindelwald, a simply stunning village in an amazinglocation, nestling below the north face of the Eigerwhose sheer cliffs have challenged climbers forcenturies This is Switzerland at its very best. We thenreturn to the ship for our final sumptuous dinner.

Day Eight This morning we take the TGV (France’sfamous high-speed train) to Paris, connecting with theEurostar service to London St. Pancras International.In order to facilitate the easy changing of trains, yourtour manager will accompany you.

ALL HOLIDAYS ARE OPERATED BY RIVIERA TRAVEL, ABTA V4744, ATOL 3430 PROTECTED, PER PERSON PRICES BASED ON TWO SHARING A TWIN ROOM.SINGLE ROOMS AND OPTIONAL INSURANCE ARE AVAILABLE AT A SUPPLEMENT. *SUPPLEMENTS APPLICABLE FOR CERTAIN REGIONAL STATIONS.

RIVIERA TRAVEL, NEW MANOR, 328 WETMORE ROAD, BURTON-ON-TRENT, STAFFS DE14 1SP. ABTA No. V4744

Fully escorted price includes:

• Return rail connections on selected dates fromLiverpool, Chester & Crewe

• Standard class reserved seat on Eurostar fromLondon St Pancras or flight from Manchester(at a supplement)

• Beautifully appointed four-star superior orfive-star cabins with hotel standard beds,private bathrooms and river views

• Exceptional cuisine with full board throughout

8 days fromonly £899pp,14 days fromonly £1,999pp

There are many vessels cruising European rivers but few ships can match the luxury and elegance ofthe four-star superior Serenade 2 or the five-star Swiss Corona, boasting superb cuisine and the mostcomfortable surroundings possible. We offer a choice of five stunningly beautiful and fascinating cruisesvisiting some wonderful sights such as Cologne, the Rhine Gorge, Trier, Koblenz, Heidelberg, Strasbourg,Basel, Lucerne, Vienna and Budapest. See vineyards, monasteries, medieval towns, breathtaking Alsaceand the Black Forest, absorb yourself in the history of Gutenberg, plus experience stunning scenery withenchanting castles on virtually every riverbend.

EXAMPLE ITINERARYDay One You take a late morning Eurostar from LondonSt. Pancras International arriving in Brussels, 1 hr. 50minutes later, where a coach will take you to your choiceof ship, moored in Cologne’s picturesque historic centre.

Day Two Awake and enjoy a sumptuous breakfast as thedelights of this river cruise unveil with the rolling hills ofthe Rhine Valley drifting silently by. The pretty waterfrontsof riverside towns come into view and the first of theRhine’s vineyards shimmer in the morning sun as weglide gently into our mooring to visit picturesque Koblenz,beautifully located at the confluence of the Rhine and itssister, the Moselle. Spend your free afternoon wanderingashore where you can explore the many medieval build-ings, housing a fine array of traditional shops and classicRhineland cafés. If you manage to resist the lusciouscakes on offer, you’ll be ready for your meticulouslyprepared dinner on board the ship, and afterwards,perhaps, shed some calories with a quiet stroll alongthe riverside promenade.

Day Three This morning, we explore the most famousof all the river’s reaches, the dramatic Rhine Gorge: steepvineyards give way to almost vertical rocky outcrops,towering 1,000 feet above the sweeping valley sides.Sailing past St Goar and the many ruined castles, youfeel the myths of this historic river coming to life,enveloping you. No legend is more famous than thatsurrounding the Loreley rock, where beautiful nymphsdistracted hapless sailors, luring them to their deathsin the treacherous waters. After lunch we berth nearRudesheim leaving you free to relax and take a quiet

stroll through the vineyards or maybe a cable car rideto the great statue of Germania, strikingly overlookingthe river’s exit from the gorge. After dinner this evening,why not end the day with a small Asbach – the brandydistilled in Rudesheim.

Day Four Continuing upstream, the Rhine is slower andOxbow lakes, long deserted by the river flow, providea haven for over a hundred species of bird life in oneof Germany’s largest nature reserves. Today you visitdelightfully medieval Speyer. During the 16th century innearby Worms, Martin Luther was declared an outlawfor his religious beliefs and banished from the HolyRoman Empire. His followers in Speyer protested, andthe word ‘Protestant’ came into being. You visit theneo-Gothic Gedachtniskirche, built to commemoratethis event, and the huge, richly decorated cathedral, oneof the finest Romanesque buildings in existence which,when it was built, was widely acclaimed as one of thefinest in Christendom. You also have free time to exploreas you wish, before rejoining the ship.

Day Five We arrive in France and Strasbourg, capitalof the Alsace region, now one of the centres of theEuropean Union. This afternoon we enjoy a walkingtour of this unique and picturesque 16th century town,bisected by canals and a maze of narrow streets linedwith timberframed houses plus the superb cathedral.Don’t be surprised if, as the shadows lengthen, you’retempted to linger a while in a typical Alsatian café tosample some of the world famous wine for which theregion is rightly renowned – maybe a Riesling or the

Five-star Swiss Corona

• A choice of five stunning cruises (3 on theSerenade 2)

• Very extensive and fully inclusive touringprogrammes

• No single supplement for certain departures• The services of an experienced tour manager

* Please note supplements are applicable forcertain regional stations

For further information and a FREE brochure Or visit

www.livriviera.co.ukCall: 0151 227 5987 or 01244 606454

Day One Departing from London, St PancrasInternational, or Ebbsfleet International, by Eurostar,arriving 2 hours 15 minutes later, 1 hour 55 minutesfrom Ebbsfleet (exact times will be on traveldocumentation). Transfer to your chosen hotel(upgrades available at a supplement).

Day Two After breakfast you embark on a sightseeingtour of prime Paris attractions, the Eiffel Tower,the Louvre, L’Arc de Triomphe and a whole list ofother major sites. In the afternoon your tour takesin the epitome of pre- Revolutionary opulence, themagnificent Palace at Versailles. Surrounded byfantastic gardens and a typically provincial town,Versailles perhaps illustrates why French peasantsrevolted against the Aristocracy. During the eveningenjoy a classic, illuminated tour of Paris, one of thegreat sights.

Day Three Visit picturesque Montmartre, Paris at itsBohemian best and one of the city’s most atmosphericdistricts, home to the artists and street entertainersfor which the capital is famous. See the houses ofVincent van Gogh and Renoir, Moulin Rouge and theonly vineyard in the city. Later in the afternoon andthe evening, you will have free time in which to exploremore of this extraordinary city and its attractions.Walk the Champs Elysees, the widest and mostprestigious avenue in the city or perhaps take a strollaround Notre Dame. Maybe take an idyllic cruise downthe Seine, gliding under the many bridges that crossthis artery running through the heart of Paris.

Day Four Today take the short journey, with a longlist of memories, to the station for your early afternoonEurostar service back to London St PancrasInternational and Ebbsfleet International.

Paris by EurostarSelected departures April to November 2011Paris was, is and always will be somewhere rather special. Why not try it with this superb four-day holiday.This inexhaustible city has something for everyone – whatever your taste. It is everything you imagine it to be,romantic, inspiring, vibrant even outrageous, but best of all Paris is unique. You will stay in a centrally locatedhotel, well situated for all the sights and have a wealth of visits and excursions included in the price.

4 daysfrom only£259


• Return rail connections on selected dates from over thirty regional stations* including Liverpool,Chester & Crewe

• Return standard class reserved seat on Eurostar from Ebbsfleet or London St. Pancras International.Upgrades available at a supplement

• Return coach transfers from Paris, Gare du Nord rail station to your hotel• Three nights bed and breakfast in an excellent quality hotel located approximately two miles from

Notre Dame, the geographical centre of Paris. Four-star upgrades available at a supplement• Comprehensive sightseeing tours of Paris ‘By Day’ and Paris ‘By Night’• Visit to Versailles, with its beautiful Château• Visit to the artists quarter - picturesque Montmartre• Services of an experienced tour manager

* Please note supplements are applicable for certain regional stations

Four and Five-Star River CruisingSelected departures from June to October 2011

The Arc de Triomphe - Enrico Nunziati

Swiss Corona Cabin


For further information and a FREE brochure Or visit

www.livriviera.co.ukCall: 0151 227 5987 or 01244 606454ALL HOLIDAYS ARE OPERATED BY RIVIERA TRAVEL, ABTA V4744, ATOL 3430 PROTECTED,

PER PERSON PRICES BASED ON TWO SHARING A TWIN ROOM. SINGLE ROOMS AND OPTIONAL INSURANCE ARE AVAILABLE AT A SUPPLEMENT.*SUPPLEMENTS APPLICABLE FOR CERTAIN REGIONAL STATIONS. RIVIERA TRAVEL, NEW MANOR, 328 WETMORE ROAD, BURTON-ON-TRENT, STAFFS DE14 1SP. ABTA No. V4744

Day One Flight to Naples. A coach will take you toyour hotel where you also have dinner. Choose fromthe Villa Maria, a fine three-star modern hotel, tastefullydecorated and in an excellent central situation. Fullyair-conditioned, it has a restaurant and pool.Alternatively, opt for the three-star rated La Badia, asmall, family-run hotel which has been sympatheticallyconverted from a 16th century abbey with much ofthe original stonework retained, providing a superbambience. All rooms are tastefully furnished withprivate bathrooms, TV and air conditioning. Its locationis excellent, just behind Sorrento, with amazing viewsof the sea, Sorrento itself, Vesuvius and Naples on aclear day. It has its own lovely gardens and lies twomiles from Sorrento by road although there is alsoa more direct 400 metre pathway which, althoughsteep and narrow, is illuminated at night. You canbook a free shuttle with your tour manager or usethe local bus, which stops just outside. In additionto a swimming pool, the hotel also has a first-raterestaurant where, weather permitting, you may dine onthe terrace overlooking the bay. Finally, you can stay inthe four-star hotel Conca Park set in central Sorrentoin its own landscaped grounds. Built on a slight rise,the hotel boasts sea views and a good range offacilities, including two pools, restaurant and bars andis surrounded by olive trees giving welcome shade. Allswimming pools are open during the summer months,weather permitting.

Day Two A rather lazy day today, with a guided walkaround Sorrento during the morning and the afternoonfree to explore as you wish.

Day Three Capri has long been the most sought-afterpart of the Bay of Naples owing to its outstandingnatural beauty. So, this morning you take the shortboat trip to the island and see why it is so adored. Youcan see the famous Blue Grotto, explore the shops,take a stroll along the busy quayside or perhaps havea long lunch.

Day Four Today it’s Pompeii, the story of which you allknow, and whose state of preservation is astonishing.Much of our knowledge of the way of life of theordinary Roman has come from here, and on your touryou will be surprised at the evident high standard of

living. You also visit Vesuvius, which affords panoramicviews of the area.

Day Five A free day to explore Sorrento at your leisure.

Day Six This morning, you drive to Naples and enjoy ashort panoramic tour seeing the principal monumentsbefore a visit to the Archaeological Museum, housingsome of the greatest discoveries from Pompeiiand Herculaneum. There is a remarkable display ofmosaics, giving a superb insight into the way of life andthe sense of humour of the ordinary Roman.

Day Seven After breakfast you visit the Amalfi coast,which claims to be Europe’s most beautiful which it isdifficult to dispute. You see Positano, Amalfi and thestunning medieval village of Ravello, full of tiny gardens,statues and narrow streets – the setting for Wagner’s‘Parsifal’ and now the haunt of countless celebrities.

Day Eight You return to the airport for your flight home.


• Return flights to Naples from Manchester• Seven nights half-board accommodation in a choice of excellent quality three or four-star hotels

in Sorrento• Guided tour of stunning Pompeii – a city preserved in time• Visit to the magnificent volcano of Vesuvius• Tour of the Amalfi Coast – one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world• Cruise to the stunning island of Capri• Visit to Naples, with its archaeological museum• Visit to hill top Ravello• Tours and visits worth over £160• Services of an experienced tour manager

The Sorrento peninsula and the Bay of Naples is simply one of the most beautiful corners of Europe, attractingvisitors for centuries in search of its outstanding scenery, tranquillity and some of the most wondrous ‘sights’from throughout history. Add the excellent food and wine, plus the Italians themselves with their legendary loveof life and you have all the ingredients for a wonderful tour.

Day One Fly to Milan and you will be taken to yourhotel, the four-star, 19th century Grand Hotel indelightful Cadenabbia. It enjoys a prime position on thelakeside, dates back to 1820, has long welcomed therich and famous including Queen Victoria, and exudeshistoric elegance. All rooms are air-conditioned and theswimming pool is open during the summer months,weather permitting. The restaurant enjoys stunningpanoramic views over the crystal-clear lake, with an alfresco terrace.

Day Two The delights of Lake Como are many, andthis morning you take a private boat and tour thebeautiful 18th century Villa del Balbianello. One of LakeComo’s finest villas, it features a renowned collectionof art and historic furniture including an oak bureaufrom Nelson’s flagship HMS Victory. The gardens area stunning series of manicured terraces full of fragrantroses and colourful borders, dominated by a classicthree-arched ‘loggia’, with everything using the ruggedtopography to great effect. This afternoon, you are atyour leisure to explore.

Day Three Today we enjoy a day of spectacularscenery and extraordinary Swiss engineering. Firstly,we ascend the Valtellina, a classic alpine valley withsoaring peaks rising to Tirano. Here, we board thefamous Bernina Express, one of the world’s slowest‘express’ trains, but one of its greatest rail journeys.It twists upwards in an amazing sequence of spirals,loops and tunnels to the summit at Ospizio Bernina,affording stunning vistas over snow-clad peaks andglacial lakes. We descend through pretty pastures anddense pine forests to the ostentatiously chic resort ofSt Moritz, where there’s time for a spot of shopping orperhaps afternoon tea and cake.

Day Four After breakfast we visit the historic town ofBergamo, arguably the most beautiful town in northernItaly. Strikingly crowning a hill, it was ruled for centuriesby Venice, when much of the graceful city we admiretoday was built. Centred around the Piazza Vecchia,its harmonious main square is a wonderful collectionof century’s old medieval buildings. There will be aguided tour of the old town followed by some free timeto explore as you wish. For art lovers, a short distance

from the old town, you may visit the highly acclaimedGalleria dell’Accademia, displaying masterpieces byCanaletto, Holbein, Velazquez and Botticelli.

Day Five Today we visit nearby Lake Maggiore, andits most attractive resort, Stresa. This stunning townowes its origins to the days of the ‘Grand Tour’, whenEurope’s 19th century aristocracy, having crossed theborder from Switzerland experienced their first tasteof Italy. Unmistakeable Mediterranean in character,its shores, lined with oleanders and palms, backedby classic belle époque hotels create an ambience ofclassic gentility. You can also take the short boat tripto Isola Bella, transformed by a 17th century Count,from a barren rock into an amazing terraced garden,admired by Queen Caroline of England, wife of GeorgeIV, and Napoleon and Josephine.

Day Six Today we travel to Lugano seized by theSwiss in 1512. It has since steadfastly refused anyopportunity to revert to Italy. A fascinating eclecticmix of traditional Swiss values and more laid-backLatin influences from across the border. The trainsrun on time and shops are just as chic, but there’s adistinctive Mediterranean feel unlike anything you’llexperience elsewhere in Switzerland. Tiny alleywayslead to unmistakably Italian piazzas, where you canrelax over a typically Italian lunch, but like anywherein Switzerland, the traffic laws are obeyed withoutquestion.

Day Seven This morning we enjoy a relaxing boat tripacross the shimmering lake to elegant Bellagio; withits idyllic location, it is often described as the mostbeautiful town in Italy. Once the haunt of monarchs,today the lake is lined by attractive, pastel-colouredbuildings, faded by decades of sunshine and narrowcobbled streets climb their way to the hilly centre.Awash with colourful flowers, Bellagio cannot bebettered for a long, lazy lunch in one of the manyrestaurants; followed by a stroll perhaps among themany typically formal, sculpture-studded gardens sobeloved of romantics over the centuries.

Day Eight We return to the airport at the appropriatetime for our return flight.

Lake Como, St Moritz & the Bernina ExpressSelected departures August to October 2011On this wonderfully varied tour, we will explore Lake Como, one of the most beautiful lakes in the world,plus the amazing Lakes of Maggiore and Lugano, the majestic Alps surrounding St Moritz and a fantasticrail journey on the Bernina Express. You will also explore Bellagio – Italy’s most beautiful town – andBergamo one of its finest medieval towns.

8 dayshalf-boardfrom only£699


• Return flights from Liverpool or Manchester• Seven nights half-board four-star accommodation staying in a 19th century lakeside hotel• Visit to St Moritz in the heart of the Swiss Alps and travel on the stunning Bernina Express• Visits to Lake Maggiore and Lugano• Guided tour of Bergamo, the loveliest medieval town in northern Italy• Lake cruise to stunning Bellagio, acknowledged as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy• Private visit to the enchanting Villa Balbianello and its memorable gardens• Services of an experienced tour manager

Pompeii, Capri & the Bay of NaplesSelected departures June to October 2011

8 dayshalf-boardfrom only£759


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LondonBreaksLondon has many attractions to offer and ispacked with things to see and do. Why not enjoythe stunning views from the London Eye, takein some culture at the Tate Modern, see thesplendour and pageantry of Buckingham Palaceor immerse yourself in the historical sights ofSt. Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London.

The West End is home to the capital’s best-lovedand long-standing theatres. We offer an extensiveselection of tickets for all the top shows andmusicals. Choose from Dirty Dancing, Grease,Legally Blonde, Mamma Mia!, Phantom of the Opera,We Will Rock You and more!

So why not join one of our superb Londonbreaks and enjoy a glittering time inour fantastic capital city.

• Return standard class rail travel to London from Liverpool,Chester and Runcorn

• A top priced ticket for a Friday evening performance of the show of your choicefrom our fabulous selection

• 2 nights stay at a choice of 4 star London hotels with breakfast• Free time in London for shopping and sight-seeing

from£169.95ppfor 3 days

London Showstopperby RailFriday departures throughout 2011

• A ticket for a Saturday matinee performance of the show of yourchoice from our fabulous selection

• Overnight stay at a 4 star outer London hotel with dinner & full English breakfast• After dinner disco• Free time in London for shopping or sight-seeing• Return coach travel from Liverpool, Chester and many other local departure points


London TheatreDine & DanceMonthly departures throughout 2011

• A flight on the London Eye• A cruise on the River Thames• Overnight stay at a 4 star outer London hotel with dinner & full English breakfast• Free time in London for shopping or sight-seeing• Return coach travel from Liverpool, Chester and many other local departure points


London Eye& Thames River CruiseDeparting 21 May, 18 June, 16 July& 13 August 2011

• 4 nights stay at the 4 star Tower Guoman hotel withcontinental breakfast

• Lots of free time in London for shopping and sight-seeing• Visits to Greenwich and Royal Windsor• Return coach travel from Liverpool, Chester and many other local departure points

Summer in London by Rail - 7 days, departing 31 July and 7 & 14 August 2011from £349.95pp also available - please call for more details


LondonSummer DaysDeparting 25 July 2011

• Return standard class rail travel to London from Liverpool,Chester and Runcorn

• 2 nights stay at a choice of 4 star London hotels with breakfast• Free time in London for shopping and sight-seeing


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• Overnight stay at a 3 or 4 star outer London/Berkshire area hotelwith dinner & full English breakfast

• Free time in London to enjoy the Royal Wedding celebrations onFriday 29 April 2011

• A visit to Royal Windsor• Return coach travel from Liverpool, Chester and many other localdeparture points


The Royal WeddingLondon BreakDeparting 28 April 2011

• Admission to the Silver Ring on Ladies’ Day.(An upgrade to a Grandstand Admission ticket is offered,subject to availability, at a supplement of £45 per person)

• Overnight stay at a 3 or 4 star outer London area hotel with full English breakfast• A visit to Windsor• Return coach travel from Liverpool, Chester and many other localdeparture points


Royal Ascot 2011Departing 15 June 2011

• A ticket with a face value of £35 for a 7.30pm Saturdayevening performance of the 2011 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.(Ticket upgrades are available at a supplement)

• 2 nights stay at the 3 star Holiday Inn hotel, Glasgow Airport• Dinner on the Friday evening and full Scottish breakfast on the Saturday andSunday mornings

• Free time in Edinburgh• A visit to Keswick• Return coach travel from Liverpool, Chester and many other localdeparture points

2 days, departing 19 August 2011, from £139.95pp also available- please call for more details


Edinburgh TattooDeparting 5 August 2011

• Admission to the Malvern Spring Flower Show• Overnight stay at a 3 or 4 star Midlands area hotel with dinner& full English breakfast

• A visit to Stratford-upon-Avon• Return coach travel from Liverpool, Chester and many other local departure points


MalvernSpring Gardening ShowDeparting 14 May 2011

• Admission to Chelsea Flower Show• Overnight stay at a 3 or 4 star outer London hotel with dinner& full English breakfast

• A visit to Stratford-upon-Avon• Return coach travel from Liverpool, Chester and many other local departure points


Chelsea Flower ShowDeparting 27 May 2011

• Admission to Hampton Court Palace Flower Show• Overnight stay at a 3 or 4 star outer London hotel with dinner& full English breakfast

• A visit to Oxford• Return coach travel from Liverpool, Chester and many other local departure points


Hampton Court PalaceFlower ShowDeparting 9 July 2011

UK EventsOur live events cover so many interests and basesit would be impossible to pick out a favourite, butone thing is for sure; whichever event you select itwill be well worth seeing. It might be full of sportingaction or gentle quality entertainment. It might bevisually splendid or a treat for the ears. It mightbe of special interest, or something that appealsacross the board. Scattered in all corners of the UKour events are a network of delights. And you cansign up to be part of one of those events today.

Join us by selecting one or more and you haveour guarantee we’ll take you there with care.


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Cambridge & SandringhamDeparting 10 June 2011


Castles & Gardens of KentDeparting 15 July & 5 August 2011


Chatsworth House& The Peak DistrictDeparting 22 July & 16 September 2011


Durham, Northumbria& Holy IslandDeparting 1 July 2011


Downton Abbey(Highclere Castle)Departing 18 July & 21 August 2011


Glorious Cotswoldsand the Heart of EnglandDeparting 6 & 13 May, 24 June, 1 Julyand 9 & 16 September 2011


Royal Windsor & BathDeparting 3 June, 1 & 15 Julyand 19 August 2011

BeautifulGreat BritainWith half-timbered houses and gloriousgardens, magnificent castles and prettymarket towns, fabulous shops and bustlingmarkets, Beautiful Great Britain hassomething for everyone.

Our wonderful, historic cities offer an eclecticmix of exquisite heritage and vibrant modernity;our stately homes boast some of the noblestarchitecture and most exquisite treasures of thecivilized world, while our unspoiled countryside,resplendent with its rustic heritage, teemswith wildlife.

Marvel at the unspoiled sandy beaches of ourheritage coastlines, see fields which turn thelandscape into a haze of rich colour, experiencethe beauty of our British gardens at their best,shaped by our ancestors with a unique love of thismagnificent land.

Come with us, to discover Great Britainat its best!


Highgrove GardensDeparting 19 April 2011


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Departures throughout 2011Set in the bay of Mon St Michel, off the coast of Normandy,Jersey is the biggest of the Channel Islands, and while its identity is firmlyBritish, its proximity to France makes for an intriguing mix of influences.

Island life is as busy or relaxing as you want it to be. If you prefer it lively, themix of outdoor cafés, high end shopping, water sports and nightlife will haveyou buzzing. but venture just a few minutes out of town along country roadswith minimal traffic, and you may have the place to yourself. You could hire abike, or even a boat, to get around like a local.

JerseyIsland of Treasures

A golden bay…Historical treasures…cultural pearls…A pocket of riches...A treasure island in a turquoise sea– jersey is a unique and unforgettable holidayexperience. Pristine beaches, pounding surf,sheer cliffs, remote caves and a medievalcastle are the jewels of jersey’scoastal terrain.

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Dear reader,Newmarket Holidays are pleased to bring you a great selection of superb-value, no-fly cruise holidays aboard the elegant Ocean Countess. A warm welcome awaitsyou on board as you depart from either Hull or Liverpool on a variety of fascinatingitineraries, including a “Round Britain" explorer, journeys to the NorwegianFjords, the Baltic Cities and St Petersburg and many other wonderful places.Newmarket Holidays are one of the UK’s largest independently-owned specialisttour operators and thousands of readers’ travel plans are entrusted to us every year.For added peace of mind, you can book with confidence knowing your money issafe as Newmarket has full ABTA membership.To book, simply visit newmarket.travel/lpe00005 or call a fully trained customerservice agent who will be happy to take you through the booking process.Call 0843 316 1137 and quote code LPE.Whichever destination you choose, we’re sure you will have a cruise to remember.

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2011 Ocean Crusingon boardOcean Countess

Enjoy an unforgettable ‘no flying’ cruiseholiday, sailing direct from Liverpool andHull ports on a choice of voyages on board17,660-tonne Ocean Countess. Excitingitineraries offered at extraordinary value-for-money prices, the warmest ofwelcomes from a friendly crew, high levelsof comfort, stylish dining and a host of on-board amenities will ensure your holidayenjoyment. With her classic profile, OceanCountess is a liner in the best tradition.Fully stabilised and air-conditioned, with avast amount of deck space, a heated outdoor pool, comfortable lounges and bars anda refurbished main dining room, Ocean Countess provides the perfect backdrop forenjoyable cruising. Each voyage offers everything you could wish for, as you wakeeach day, perhaps to a new port of call, or with a new vista to savour, and plans to bemade. Enjoy a shore excursion or stay aboard to rest and relax, or join in a host ofother shipboard activities. When evening comes, enjoy a memorable meal in relaxed

company, and then be entertainedin the ship’s show lounge. If thestars are out, take a turn on thedeck, or perhaps enjoy a nightcapwith new-found friends in one ofthe ship’s lounges. Yourcomfortable cabin will beequipped with private facilities,flat-screen TV with satellitechannels, in-house movies andmusic channels, hairdryer andsafe. Choose to upgrade, and for areasonable supplement you canenjoy the added comforts of aDeluxe Cabin or Suite, whereadditional benefits include tea-

and coffee-making facilities, larger TV screen, bathrobes, enhanced bathroom amenitypacks and Cabin Breakfast Service. The cruise prices are inclusive of full boardaccommodation, all on-board activities and entertainment. An optional gratuity of £5per night will be added to your on-board account, taking away the worry of ‘how muchto tip’ at the end of the cruise. The on-board currency is sterling.

Cruise itinerary as describedTraditional British andInternational full board cuisine,including afternoon tea and latenight snacksExcellent service from anattentive crewSuperb programme ofstylish entertainmentWide range of leisure facilities

Included in the price

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Even Better Value – Voyager Fares on selected sailings!

Take advantage of some superb offers on a wide range of Ocean Countess cruises in 2011,which make these already great value ‘no-flying’ voyages even more affordable!On selected sailings, where indicated, a very limited number of ‘Inner’ and ‘Ocean View’cabins are available at Voyager Fares. Choose a ‘Standard Twin Inner’ or ‘Standard Twin’and you will be accommodated in at least the minimum lowest-priced standard twincabin category on board your chosen ship at this new lower price. Please note that cabinnumbers will be advised at the ticketing stage and cannot be changed.Examples of the cruises offering Voyager Fares on board Ocean Countess offers includethe 13-day Spain, Portugal and Morocco sailing from Liverpool on September 19th – nowfrom £849 per person.Early booking is recommended as places are limited, so hurry to avoid disappointment!

from LIVERPOOL . . .Fjordland Splendour9 days, Aug 29 from £649

British Isles Discovery10 days, Sep 6 from £749

Celtic Explorer & the Scillies5 days, Sep 15 from £329

Portugal & Spain SunshineVoyager Fares 13 days, Sep 19 from £849

from HULL . . .Scandinavian SpringtimeVoyager Fares 7 days, Apr 2 from £349

Wartime MemoriesVoyager Fares 7 days, Apr 8 from £349

Springtime GardensVoyager Fares 7 days, Apr 8 from £349

British Isles in BloomVoyager Fares 10 days, Apr 14 from £399

Springtime in the Fjords7 days, Apr 23, 29, May 5, 11 from £399

British Isles Discovery10 days, May 17 from £749

Fjordland Splendour9 days, May 26 from £649

Baltic Cities & St Petersburg13 days, Jun 3 from £999

Calls charged at 4p per minute. These holidays are organised by Newmarket Promotions Ltd, McMillan House, Cheam Common Road,Worcester Park, KT4 8RQ. ABTA V787X and are offered subject to availability. Prices are per person based on two people sharing atwin/double room and were correct at time of going to print. Single supplements apply. Prices do not include travel insurance.



FjordlandSplendourDeparts from Liverpool - 29 August 2011

This wonderful cruise combines the magnificent fjords of Western Norway clothed intheir late summer glory – one of the world’s most breathtaking sights – with island callsin Shetland and Orkney.

ItineraryDay one – Embark in Liverpool. Ocean Countesssails this evening.Day two – Relaxing day at sea. Enjoy the on-boardamenities.Day three – Kirkwall, Orkney Isles. Our first portof call is Kirkwall, historic capital of Orkney, withmagnificent St Magnus Cathedral its gloriouscentrepiece. Explore the meandering streets andexcellent museum, or enjoy a shore excursion, perhaps taking in the waters of fabledScapa Flow, Churchill’s famous Barriers, the beautiful Italian Chapel or the UNESCO-World Heritage site at Skara Brae and the fabled Ring of Brodgar.Day four – Florø. Ocean Countess calls at exquisite Florø, Norway’s westernmostsettlement, in its island setting. There will be an opportunity to go ashore and explorethis former important Viking centre, a perfect introduction to Norway’s scenic fjordland.Day five – Flåm, Sognefjord. Ocean Countess navigates through mighty Sognefjord toFlåm, from where you might board the world famous Flåmsbana Mountain Railway, forthe unforgettable 12-mile climb down to Myrdal and onward journey through to pretty

Gudvangen, where you’ll rejoin OceanCountess – or stay on board for a dayof scenic cruising.Day six – Bergen. Explore Bergen,birthplace of composer Edvard Greig,with its narrow cobbled streets andmedieval houses. Stroll through theancient Bryggen area, and view thecity from the summit of ‘Mount’Fløyen,reached by the taking thequaint Fløibanen funicular railway.Day seven – Lerwick, Shetland Isles.Our final port of call is the ruggedShetland capital, gateway to a land of

ancient legend, traditional crafts and incredibly abundant bird-life. Spend time in thetown, or join the excursion to the 3,000 year-old archaeological site at Jarlshof, with itsBronze and Iron Age remains.Day eight – At sea. Today is spent at sea cruising off Scotland’sbeautiful west coast.Day nine – Disembark in Liverpool. Ocean Countess returns toLiverpool today at the end of a trulywonderful summertime cruise.

Day Ports of call Country1 Liverpool UK2 At sea

3 Kirkwall, OrkneyIsles UK

4 Florø Norway5 Flåm, Sognefjord Norway

Gudvangen Œ Norway6 Bergen Norway7 Bergen UK8 At sea9 Liverpool UK

Category Price1 £6492 £7493 £8494 £9495 £1,1996 £9497 £9998 £1,0499 £1,149

10 £1,599DL £1,449JD £1,599JT £1,699OS £1,999

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British IslesDiscoveryDeparts from Liverpool - 6 September 2011

This not-to-be-missed circumnavigation of our ‘sceptred isle’ – with calls in Guernseyand the Scillies as well as three contrasting Scottish ports – also features Ireland’s Cobhand Norman Honfleur.

ItineraryDay one – Embark in Liverpool. Ocean Countesssails this evening.Day two – Oban. An afternoon call is made in theScottish resort of Oban – gateway to the offshoreisles. Take a shore excursion, perhaps to one of ahost of nearby whisky distilleries.Day three – Kirkwall, Orkney Isles. Explore themeandering streets of the historic Orkney capital,or enjoy a shore excursion, perhaps taking inScapa Flow, the UNESCO World Heritage site at Skara Brae and the fabled Ring of Brodgar.Day four – Invergordon. Ocean Countess ties up in Invergordon, gateway to theHighlands. Take an excursion, perhaps to Inverness, with the famous Loch beyond.Golfers might head to nearby Dornoch, while whisky connoisseurs might make apilgrimage of a different kind, to celebrated Ord Distillery!Day five – At sea. Enjoy life on board Ocean Countess.

Day six – Honfleur, France. Discover thisfavourite retreat of the FrenchImpressionists, with its picturesque oldharbour, gabled houses, and prettyquayside, or venture further afield, perhapson an excursion to the Normandy beaches,or to the ‘Joan of Arc’ city of Rouen.Day seven – St Peter Port, Guernsey. Spendthe day enjoying the pleasures of thisbeautiful Channel Isle. Don’t miss themedieval, cobbled central quarter of St PeterPort, where countless shops and colourfulstalls offer tax-free gifts.

Day eight – St Mary’s, Isle of Scilly. Ocean Countess anchors in sheltered blue waters.Go ashore to explore tiny Hugh Town on St Mary’s, and the chance to take an island ferryto stunning Tresco, with its world famous Abbey Gardens.Day nine – Cobh for Cork. Discover the historic capital of southwest Ireland on a shoreexcursion, or head into the beautiful countryside beyond, to the fashionable resort ofKinsale, or to famous Blarney Castle, just north of the city, for achance to kiss the Blarney Stone and receive “the gift of the gab”.Day ten – Disembark in Liverpool. It’s“Farewell, Ocean Countess” as shearrives in Liverpool at the end of awonderful Round Britain Voyage!

Œ Indicates port where shore arrangements will be made by ship’s tender. Honfleur timings dependent on tidal window.

Day Ports of call Country1 Liverpool UK2 Oban Œ UK3 Kirkwall UK4 Invergordon UK5 At sea6 Honfleur France

7 St Peter Port,Guernsey Œ

UK

8 St Mary’s, Isle ofScilly Œ

UK

9 Cobh for Cork Ireland6 Liverpool UK

Category Price1 £7492 £8493 £9494 £1,0495 £1,4496 £1,0497 £1,0998 £1,1499 £1,249

10 £1,849DL £1,649JD £1,949JT £1,999OS £2,299

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FjordlandSplendour7-day cruise from Hull departing23 & 29 April and 5 & 11 May 2011from £399pp

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British IslesDiscovery10-day cruise from Hull departing17 May 2011 from £749pp

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Œ Indicates port where shore arrangements will be made by ship’s tender



Celtic Explorer &the Scillies CruiseDeparts from Liverpool - 15 September 2011

This wonderful short late-summer cruise packs an awful lot into its five days, with visitsto two of Ireland’s most attractive cities – Cork and Waterford – and a full day in theexquisite surroundings of the Islesof Scilly, one of Britain’s mostbeautiful and unspoiled corners.

ItineraryDay one – Embark in Liverpool.Make your way to Liverpool forembarkation and this afternoon’ssailing. The fun begins the minuteyou step aboard, as you’ll want tomake the most of every minute ofyour time on Ocean Countess.Enjoy this evening’s welcomedinner, then the full programme offirst-class entertainment as you sail into the night.Day two – Cobh for Cork. Ocean Countess arrives this morning in the Irish port-resortof Cobh, (pronounced as ‘cove’), and gateway to the great Irish trading city of Cork,whose bustling central island bisects the River Lee. There’s a chance on a shoreexcursion to discover this historic capital of southwest Ireland, or perhaps to head intothe beautiful rolling countryside beyond, to the fashionable resort of Kinsale, famedfor its fine food and sea-fishing, or to famous Blarney Castle, just north of the city, fora chance to kiss the Blarney Stone and receive the gift of the gab. This evening, OceanCountess sets sail southwards.

Day three – St Mary’s. This morningfinds us in the fabled Isles of Scilly.Ocean Countess anchors in shelteredblue waters, giving you theopportunity to go ashore by tender toexplore tiny Hugh Town on St Mary’s,and the flower-strewn by-waysbeyond, and the chance to take anisland ferry to stunning Tresco,where the world famous AbbeyGardens house Britain’s finest sub-tropical plant collection. On fine latesummer days, the Isles of Scilly canbe hard to beat.Day four –

Waterford. Our second Irish port of call is the lively city of Waterford,on the shoreline of the county that bears the city’s name, and homenot only to the world-famous crystal glassmakers, but also - in theWaterford Treasures - one of Ireland’s finest museums. Spend the dayexploring the elegant Georgian streets of this prosperous place, orperhaps take an excursion to discover the countryside beyond. Thisevening, enjoy a farewell dinner andentertainment back on board OceanCountess.Day five – Disembark in Liverpool. OceanCountess arrives back in Liverpool, at theend of a wonderful few days’ cruising.

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Portugal & SpainSunshine CruiseDeparts from Liverpool - 19 September 2011

This classic sunshine voyagesouth sees Ocean Countesssail to the great cities ofPortugal and southern Spain,and on to exotic Casablancafor a taste of Morocco, withtime on the Costa del Sol andthe Algarve, before you headback, tanned and refreshed,to the River Mersey.

ItineraryDay one – Embark inLiverpool. It’s “All Aboard!”for our wonderful cruise‘South to the Sun’, as youjoin Ocean Countess for anafternoon sailing.

Days two & three – Relaxing days at sea. Two days are spent enjoying life on board asOcean Countess steams towards warmer waters.Day four – Lisbon. The Portuguese capital Lisbon, the fabled ‘Gateway to the NewWorlds’, stands on the River Tagus, down which the great explorers sailed during theAge of Exploration. This morning’s optional shore excursion will introduce the city,where the maze of narrow, hilly streets of the Alfamar district bustle with life.Day five – Cadiz. Discover theancient former Spanish capital,where Francis Drake oncedaringly sacked the originalSpanish Armada, and from wherethe Franco-Spanish fleet sailed todefeat against Nelson in the Battleof Trafalgar. Today’s optionalshore excursions will includemagnificent Seville, ‘city offlamenco’, with its gloriouscathedral, wonderful Alcázar andhistoric bullring.Day six – Casablanca. A far crytoday from the city of Bogart and Bergman, colourful Casablanca counts amongst its un-missable sights the grand main square, the ancient Medina and the Hassan II Mosque, theworld’s third largest Muslim building. Take an optional guided tour or head for the beach– the choice is entirely yours!Day seven – Gibraltar. Ocean Countess calls this afternoon at this very British outpost,huddled beneath the mighty Rock that marks the point where the Atlantic joins theMediterranean. Step ashore to explore Main Street, with its familiar shops and stores, ortake the cable-car to the heights above, where on clear days the views stretch out acrossthe Straits to the mountains of North Africa beyond.Day eight – Malaga. The historic Andalusian capital and birthplace of painter PabloPicasso exudes the warmth of the Costa del Sol. Join the optional excursion to Granada,where the UNESCO-listed Alhambra Palace and Gardens are amongst Europe’s mostarresting locations.Day nine – Praia da Rocha. The sun-blessed beaches and classic resorts of the PortugueseAlgarve welcome Ocean Countess today. Head ashore – perhaps forlunch of chicken piri-piri, the famously spicy Algarve speciality –before re-boarding the ship for the evening sailing.Day ten – At sea. Cruise along the Portuguese coast, enjoying theship’s amenities.Day eleven – Gijon. The final port of callis Spanish Gijon, with its relaxedatmosphere and – beyond the centre – itsbeautiful beaches. On the last of theoptional shore excursions, visit thehistoric Asturian capital Oviedo.Day twelve – At Sea. A final day is spentrelaxing on board Ocean Countess,cruising towards home.Day thirteen – Disembark in Liverpool.Ocean Countess arrives back on theMersey, at the end of a wonderful,hopefully sun-blessed cruise.

Œ Indicates port where shore arrangements will be made by ship’s tender

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Day Ports of call Country1 Liverpool UK

2-3 At sea4 Lisbon Portugal5 Cadiz Spain6 Casablanca Morocoo7 Gibraltar8 Malaga Spain9 Praia da Rocha Œ Portugal

10 At sea11 Gijon Spain12 At sea13 Liverpool UK

Category PriceVoyager £849

1 £8992 £9993 £1,0994 £1,1995 £1,649

Voyager £1,1496 £1,1997 £1,2498 £1,2999 £1,399

10 £2,099DL £1,899JD £2,199JT £2,299OS £2,499

Day Ports of call Country1 Liverpool UK2 Cobh for Cork Ireland

3 St Mary’s,Isle of Scilly UK

4 Waterford Ireland

5 Liverpool UK

Category Price1 £3292 £3493 £3994 £4295 £5996 £4297 £4598 £4999 £549

10 £749DL £649JD £749JT £799OS £899

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Baltic Cities& St. PetersburgDeparts from Hull - 3 June 2011This classic ‘northern waters’cruise features the stunningNorwegian capital Oslo and avisit to wonderful Copenhagen,as well as medieval Tallinn,Scandinavian gems Helsinkiand Stockholm, an overnight inTsarist St Petersburg, and atransit of the famous Kiel Canal.

ItineraryDay one – Embark in Hull. Saillate this afternoon, and enjoythe first evening aboard.Day two – Relaxing day at sea.Get to know Ocean CountessDay three – Oslo. Step ashoreto explore the Norwegiancapital, a lively, friendly, outdoor, city, with a compact centre perfect for easy walking.Join an optional shore excursion, perhaps to the truly wonderful Viking Ships museum,or to the Kon-Tiki museum, where Thor Heyerdahl’s fragile craft is displayed.Day four – Copenhagen. The wonderful, wonderful Danish capital is the nextScandinavian gem. Spend some time in the TivoliGardens’ magical surroundings, stroll Strøget, thecity’s famous shopping street, and don’t miss thefamous ‘Little Mermaid’.Day five – At sea. Enjoy life on board.Day six – Helsinki. Step ashore this morning toexplore this wonderful, elegant port city, with its CityHall, colourful fish market and tree-lined centralEsplanade Park. Many of the city’s great neo-Classicalbuildings doubled for Moscow’s in Cold War movies.Days seven and eight – St Petersburg. Perhaps thehighlight of the cruise, as Ocean Countess docks in thegreat Tsarist ‘Venice of the North’, a startling,shimmering, glorious city, with its incomparable Hermitage Museum, its wide,pedestrianised canal-side boulevards and its modern and vibrant ‘European’ atmosphere.Explore Dostoyevsky’s Haymarket quarter, take in the opulent Marinsky Theatre - hometo the world-renowned ‘Kirov’ Ballet - and join the optional excursion to the fabledSummer Palace at Petrodvorets.Day nine – Tallinn. Almost impossibly beautiful, the Estonian capital, with its enchantingand virtually perfectly preserved Old Town, is one of Europe’s most scenic and engagingcities. ‘Step back in time’ as you discover this gem, with its winding cobblestone streetsfull of storybook houses, spectacular churches and ancient buildings, watched over byToompea Castle.Day ten – Stockholm. Be on deck early this morning for the stunning passage past themyriad islands that surround the Swedish capital. Best explored on foot, the city’s ancientheart is labyrinthine Gamla Stan, where cobbled streets are lined with shops, cafés andrestaurants. Elsewhere, Stockholm offers a wonderful mix of historic sights, and someof Europe’s finest city parks.Day eleven – At sea. Enjoying hopefully sunny skies, before Ocean Countess begins herlate evening transit of the famous Kiel Canal.Day twelve – Brunsbüttel, Germany. Complete the Kiel Canal transit, then enjoy a finalday at sea.Day thirteen – Disembark in Hull. OceanCountess arrives home, at the end of awonderful Baltic adventure.

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British Islesin Bloom CruiseDeparts from Hull - 14 April 2011

Delightful Guernsey, the chance to visit the famous Eden Project, the idyllic Scillies, the‘fair city’ of Dublin, and some fascinating Scottish ports of call are all highlights of thiswonderful springtime cruise.

ItineraryDay one – Embark in Hull. Make yourway to Hull for embarkation, and thisevening’s sailing.Day two – At Sea. Ocean Countess sailsinto the Channel.Day three – St Peter Port. Guernsey’sdelightful St Peter Port welcomesOcean Countess today, and the day canbe spent enjoying the pleasures of thisbeautiful Channel Isle. Don’t miss themedieval, cobbled central quarter,where the shops offer ‘tax-free’ gifts.

An island excursion will reveal countryside covered in a profusion of spring flowers.Day four – Falmouth. Ocean Countess arrives in the Cornish port of Falmouth. Spendsome time exploring the cobbled streets of the town, or join the optional shore excursionto discover the wonders of the Eden Project.Day five – St Mary’s. This morning finds us in the Isles of Scilly, anchored in shelteredblue waters. Go ashore to explore tiny HughTown on St Mary’s, or take an island ferry tostunning Tresco to see the world famousAbbey Gardens.Day six – Dublin. Explore the incomparableIrish capital, and city of culture, seat oflearning and vibrant shopping Mecca. Join thethrong in Grafton and O’Connell Streets, anddiscover the city’s cafés, coffee shops and ofcourse its famous bars and pubs.Day seven – Oban. Set on Scotland’s westcoast, Oban is a bustling ferry port andgateway to the isles, overlooked by McCaig’sTower, an architectural folly built in the style of Rome’s Colosseum. Take a shoreexcursion, perhaps to a nearby whisky distillery, or enjoy a seafoodlunch ashore.Day eight – Scrabster. Ocean Countess ties up in Scrabster, close toThurso, and one-time regular port-of-call for the Royal Yacht Britannia– the late Queen Mother’s favouriteCastle of Mey retreat lies near. Enjoy ascenic shore excursion through one ofBritain’s most unspoiled landscapes.Day nine – Leith. Leith is gateway toScotland’s historic capital, affordingchances to wander the lanes and wyndsof the famous Royal Mile, to shop inPrinces Street or to take in thestupendous view of the city from theCastle.Day ten – Disembark in Hull. OceanCountess returns home, at the end of awonderful Round Britain Voyage! Œ Indicates port where shore arrangements will be made by ship’s tender

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Day Ports of call Country1 Hull UK2 At sea3 Oslo Norway4 Copenhagen Denmark5 At sea6 Helsinki Finland7 St. Petersburg Russia8 St. Petersburg Russia9 Tallinn Estonia

10 Stockholm Sweden

11 At Seathen Holtenau Germany

Kiel Canal -overnight transit

12 Brunsbüttelthen at Sea Germany

13 Hull UK

Category Price1 £9992 £1,1493 £1,2994 £1,3995 £1,7996 £1,3997 £1,4998 £1,5499 £1,599

10 £2,199DL £2,099JD £2,399JT £2,599OS £2,799

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Baltic Cities& St. Petersburg13-day cruise from Leith, Edinburgh,departing Jul 23 and Aug 4, 2011 from£999pp

A similar cruise itinerary is alsoavailable from Newcastle, departingJul 6, 2011 from £999ppPlease ask for more details.

Day Ports of call Country1 Hull UK2 At sea

3 St Peter Port,Guernsey Œ

UK

4 Falmouth UK

5 St Mary’s,Scilly Isles Œ

UK

6 Dublin Ireland7 Oban Œ UK8 Scrabster UK9 Leith UK

10 Hull UK

Category PriceVoyager £399

1 £6992 £7993 £8994 £4995 £749

Voyager £5496 £9997 £1,0498 £6999 £799

10 £1,799DL £1,599JD £1,899JT £1,949OS £2,199


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6 June& 3 October 2011Our new Italian holiday takes you tothe millionaires’ haunts of Portofinoand Santa Margherita Ligure andthe spectacular landscapes of theCinque Terre and Lake Maggiore,perhaps the most impressive ofItaly’s sparkling lakes. Along the wayyou will travel on the picturesque‘Three Valleys Railway’ into the heartof Columbus’ maritime city of Genoa,and visit Pavia, a medieval city with a

Visconti castle, and whose cathedralboasts one of Italy’s largest domes.While in Santa Margherita, you willenjoy a boat trip to Portofino anda train journey through the CinqueTerre.

PROGRAMME

Day One: Direct flight to Milan,transfer to your hotel on LakeMaggiore for two nights half boardaccommodation.

Day Two: Free day to explore LakeMaggiore. Why not take a boat tripon the lake?

Day Three: Today you travel southto the Riviera di Levante. Your firststop is Vercelli, an historic townsurrounded by paddy-fields (its riceis exported worldwide). You thencontinue south to Casella, north ofGenoa, arriving after lunch to boardthe ‘Three Valleys Train’. Since1929 the red and white carriagesof this narrow gauge service haslinked Columbus’ home city with thevillages and valleys of its hinterland.In Genoa you will see something ofthe restored port and old city centrebefore you complete your journey

by coach to the chic resort of SantaMargherita Ligure, where you spendfour nights on a half board basis.

Days Four to Six: In SantaMargherita with included excursionsby boat to Portofino and by trainto the Spectacular Cinque Terre.Portofino: like the millionaires, youtravel to the world’s most beautifulharbour by boat (15 minute trip).Portofino’s colourful hotchpotch offishermen’s houses embraces itsharbour and the luxury craft of thenearby villa-owners – Portofino isthe select retreat of Italy’s powerful!Above the harbour is Brown’s Castle,and there are good views from thechurch. You can see why Disneycopied it – the original is stunning!Cinque Terre: the spectacularcoastline, hills and villageslandscapes of the Cinque Terreare UNESCO listed and within theNational Park, where the mountainsdrop almost vertically into the sea.The ‘Five Lands’ are about an houraway, and comprise the unspoilttraffic-free villages of Monterosso,Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, andRiomaggiore, which nestle in tinycoves, set below the ingeniouslyterraced vineyards that, togetherwith the fishing, gave the area itslivelihood.

Day Seven: You leave SantaMargherita and travel north, following

a slightly different route to take in thecathedral city of Pavia. Pavia rivalledMilan as the capital of the Lombardkings until the 11th century, but wasthen ruled variously by Austrians,Spanish and French. There were 100medieval towers, just two remain– but there is still plenty to see! LaCertosa, a notable Renaissancemonastery, lies just to the North ofthe city. You arrive at Lake Maggiorein the afternoon, for one night, againon a half board basis.

Day Eight: Free time until yourtransfer to the airport and your returnflight.

PRICE INCLUDES

• Return direct flights from Liverpool& Manchester

• 3 nights hb at the 4-star HotelAtlantic, Arona on Lake Maggiore

• 4 nights hb at the Hotel Jolanda inSanta Margherita Ligure

• Visits to Portofino, the CinqueTerre, Genoa and Pavia

• Journey on the historic ThreeValleys Railway

• Services of a tour representative

A walking holiday featuring this areaand hotels is also available – pleaseask for a brochure for more details

Cinque Terre,Portofino & the Italian Lakes

from£779for 7 nights

5, 28 June, 4, 20September 2011Two of Poland’s most spectacularsites, Krakow and Zakopane, arebrought together in this fascinatingholiday of contrasts. The medievaluniversity city of Krakow, forcenturies Poland’s capital andhome town of Pope John PaulII, is combined with Zakopane,Poland’s highest city, set amidst thespectacular Tatra Mountains.

PROGRAMME

Day One: Direct flight to Krakow,short transfer to your hotel in Krakowfor three nights bed and breakfastaccommodation.

Days Two and Three: Free inKrakow with an included half-daywalking tour. Krakow is a very specialplace to visit. With over a thousandyears of history, it is Poland’s culturalcapital and is, of course, on theUNESCO World Heritage list. Inthe Middle Ages, Krakow’s wallshad 55 defensive towers. The 14th

century main gate survives and is thestarting point of the ‘Royal Road’,which ends at Wawel Castle, andpasses by the Town Square, St.Mary’s Basilica and the CzartoryskiMuseum. They claim the museumcontains fragments from the graveof Romeo and Juliet, as well asthe chair Shakespeare sat on towrite about them! Krakow is alsoa university city – the Jagiellonian,one of Europe’s oldest, dates from1364 and boasts many illustriousalumni including Karol Józef Wojtyła– better known to us as Pope John

Paul II. You can also join an optionalexcursion to nearby Wieliczka SaltMine and Auschwitz.

Day Four: Today you travel toZakopane. It may only be 63 milesfrom Krakow by road, but you spend2-3 hours rafting gently through thestunning scenery of the DunajecRiver Gorge, in the Pieninski NationalPark. Two hours from Krakow liesthe village of Sromowce, on theSlovakian border, where you embarkyour rafts, which are operated byexperienced raftsmen wearingtraditional local costume. The gentleDunajec River offers sightseeingas you go – you will see the 13thcentury Red Monastery and thegorge itself, with its spectacularlimestone cliffs and rock formations.You disembark in the spa town ofSzczawnica, and after some freetime, continue to Zakopane, arrivinglate afternoon for four nights bed andbreakfast accommodation.

Days Five to Seven: Free inZakopane, with an included walkingtour. Zakopane lies in the heart ofthe Tatra Mountains, a mountainrange that many people believe tobe among the most beautiful in theworld. The scenery is spectacularand the mountains impressive– they were shaped by glacialerosion, which helps to explain themagnificent peaks, lakes and valleys.

The Tatra National Park was createdin 1955 and hosts abundant floraand fauna, including bears andgolden eagles.

Day Eight: Transfer to the airportfor your flight home. Depending onyour flight time you may have timefor some last minute shopping inKrakow. Please note: throughout thetour you are on a bed and breakfastbasis. There is a wide variety oflunch and dinner options availablein all price ranges in Krakow andZakopane and the other places youvisit. Your Tour Director will be happyto assist and point you in the rightdirection.

PRICE INCLUDES

• Return direct flights from Liverpool

• 3 nights bb in the 3-star HotelWyspianski in Krakow

• 4 nights bb in the Hotel Wersall inZakopane

• Walking tours of both cities

• Spectacular raft journey throughthe Dunajec gorge, in the PieninskiNational Park


A walking holiday featuring this areaand hotels is also available – pleaseask for a brochure for more details

Krakow,Zakopane & The High Tatras




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May, June, Sep& Oct 2011The ramparts of Carcassonne, themystery of Rennes-le-Château, thesurrealism of Dalì’s Theatre Museum,combined with a visit to modernistBarcelona, and stays in unspoiltlocations on the Catalan coast andin a pleasant spa town in the hillsof Roussillon – this is a holiday toone of the most scenic parts of theMediterranean. The area is alsofabulously rich in history, legend and

stunning castles. Discover the landof the heretical Cathars and solvethe mystery of Rennes le Chateau –inspiration for Dan Brown’s da VinciCode.

PROGRAMME

Day One: Direct flight to Catalonia.On arrival, transfer to your hotelin Coma-Ruga on the Catalancoast for two nights half boardaccommodation.

Day Two: Free to relax and explorethe unspoilt resort, the broad sandy

beach or perhaps take a train tonearby Barcelona. Alternatively youmay wish to join an optional halfday excursion to the Roman city ofTarragona including a city walk withan expert guide.

Day Three: Today you depart forFrance. En route you will stop in Dalì’shome town of Figueras with its surreal(in the truest sense!) theatre-museum(entrance included). The Dalì Museum,with its luminous-egg façade, seemsto want to stretch your mind evenbefore you enter! From there youproceed to your hotel in Amelie-

les-Bains, for four nights half boardaccommodation.

Day Four: Full-day includedexcursion to Carcassonne andRennes-le- Château. Althougha longish day, it is packed withinterest. You start with a scenicdrive past two spectacular Catharcastles – Puilaurens, perched highabove the valley, and Quéribus,whose rocky spur saw the laststand of the Cathars in 1255. InRennes-le-Château you will seethe church, presbytery, villa, towerand grounds built by the priest,Abbé Sauniere, at the end of the19th century. You will discover thetrue extent of the mystery that hasspawned so many books and severaltv programmes. You will not be thefirst to try and solve the mystery – abyelaw had to be passed to stopunauthorised digging in the villageby treasurehunters! You continue toCarcassonne for lunch (not included),and a free afternoon in the mostspectacular walled city on earth. AUNESCO Heritage site, the cité is aremarkable defensive structure withbarbican, dry moat, outer and innerwalls, inaccessible watch-towers,posterns, loopholes and arrow slits.

Days Five and Six: Free to explorethe spa town of Amelie-les-Bains inthe scenic Vallespir Valley surroundedby pleasant mountain scenery. Youmay also choose to join our optional

excursions to the walled village of Pratsde Mollo on the side of Mount Canigouand to nearby Perpignan, the capital ofthe Roussillon, and to the artists’ resortof Collioure.

Day Seven: Today you return to theCosta Dorada for your last night,again on a half board basis. En routethere is a short tour of, and freetime to explore, the exciting city ofBarcelona, capital of Catalonia.

Day Eight: Free time until yourtransfer to the airport for your returnflight.

PRICE INCLUDES

• Return direct flights fromLiverpool & Manchester

• 3 nights HB at the 4H HotelMarvel in Coma-Ruga on theCatalan Coast

• 4 nights HB at the 3H Hotel De laReine Amelie in Amelie-les-Bains

• Full day excursion toCarcassonne and Rennes-le-Chateau

• Visit to Barcelona and the Dalimuseum at Figueras


A walking holiday featuring this areaand hotels is also available – pleaseask for a brochure for more details.

Carcassonne,Cathar Country & Catalonia


7, 16 June, 1, 13September 2011Jean-Jacques Rousseau onceremarked of Corsica that ‘One daythis little island will astonish Europe.’We are sure that it, and this unusualholiday, will astonish you too! L’Îlede Beauté – the island of beauty,and ‘kalliste’ – ancient Greek for ‘themost beautiful’ are just two of thecountless epithets that have beenbestowed upon Corsica. It is alsocalled the ‘mountain in the sea’ – its

steep peaks and valleys drop rapidlyinto the azure Mediterranean. Afteryour exploration of Corsica we alsostay on the Tuscan coast, with anincluded visit to Elba – to wherethe most famous of all Corsicans,Napoleon, was exiled before he methis…Waterloo!

PROGRAMME

Day One: Direct flight to Pisa andshort transfer to your hotel in Livornofor one night bed and breakfastaccommodation.

Day Two: Ferry sailing from Livornoto Bastia. On arrival, we continueto the university town of Corte,briefly the capital of an independentCorsica. The town, set in themountainous centre of the island,is fiercely proud of its historicalcontribution to creating Corsicaas a ‘nation’. Just above the mainstreet stands the mighty Citadel, aGenoese fortress once used as abase for the French Foreign Legion,which nowadays houses the new,impressive ‘Museum of Corsica’.

Day Three: Free to relax and exploreCorte or join an optional excursionto Corsica’s capital city Ajaccio, apleasant city and the birthplace ofNapoleon Bonaparte.

Day Four: Leave Corte and headtowards the North Coast. We make astop in Ile Rousse – the ‘Red Island’is now connected to the town bya bridge. We then continue northinto Cap Corse, for three nights inMacinaggio, a pleasant fishing village(home to ‘gin palaces’ as well asmore traditional craft!) with a goodselection of bars, restaurants andshops.

Day Five and Six: Free to discoverthe port, beaches and centre ofMacinaggio. Optional excursions areavailable to Bastia, with its pleasantold quarter around the citadel, anda circular trip around spectacularcoastline and impressive watchtowers of Cap Corse.

Day Seven: Today we head forthe return ferry crossing back toItaly, and three nights half boardaccommodation in Antignano.Although Antignano is a quiet spot(the ideal place to relax right by thesea!), there are local trains to Livorno,Pisa and Florence. There are alsobuses to Livorno from near the hotel– Antignano train station is half a mileaway.

Days Eight and Nine: Free to relax

on the coast with an included full

day excursion to Elba. We travel to

Piombino for the short crossing to

Portoferraio, visited by Jason in his

legendary search for the Golden

Fleece. We also see Marina di

Campo.

Day Ten: Free time until your transfer

to the airport and return flight to the

UK.

PRICE INCLUDES

• Return direct flights from

Manchester

• Return ferry crossing to Corsica

• 1 night B&B at the 4H Hotel Gran

Duca in Livorno

• 2 nights HB at the 2H Hotel de la

Paix in Corte

• 3 nights HB at the 3H Hotel U

Ricordu in Cap Corse

• 3 nights HB in the 4H Hotel Rex

in Antignano

• Excursion to the Island of Elba


Corsica,Elba & the Tuscan Coast




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The essence of a River Cruise is to just sit back and relax as you drift by spectacular scenery,stopping at quaint towns and historical cities along the way. Life moves at a slower paceand every second counts towards your holiday, whether moored at the riverside or cruisingto your next destination. The cruises featured are aboard the mps Amsterdam, charteredexclusively to the River Cruise Line. All meals are freshly prepared and served on board anda well stocked bar, along with nightly entertainment, makes for animated evenings.Admire the view from the Sun Deck, enjoy a drink in the lounge whilst gazing out of thepanoramic windows and when you feel like stepping ashore you can take advantage of ouroptional excursions. Everything is taken care of, and all this without ever having to re-packand move from the comfort of our ship.

The Rhine to Switzerland is undoubtedly one ofour most popular cruises, which takes you on adramatic and memorable journey through theromantic Rhine Gorge of Germany, the scenicAlsace region of France and into the NorthernMountain slopes of Switzerland. With morecastles along its length than any other in theworld and historical events that date back to theRoman Empire, combined with lush vineyardsand deep valleys, it's easy to see how artists andauthors of every kind have been inspired by thismighty river and its stunning landscape, provingits the ideal holiday destination.

Day 1: UK - Rotterdam. Leave from your selecteddeparture point for the overnight ferry crossing fromHull to Rotterdam/Zeebrugge.Day 2: Rotterdam - Andernach Travel by coach toAndernach and board our ship. Relax or explore thisattractive Rhineland town.Day 3: Andernach - Rüdesheim Cruise to the prettytown of Rüdesheim. Our our optional Rüdesheim

Highlights excursion, features a panoramic cable carride to the heights of the gorge. Our Rüdesheim byNight optional excursion takes you to a traditional winecellar to sample some of the region's best wines, beforeexploring the captivating Drosselgasse.Day 4: Rüdesheim - Speyer - Germesheim A lateafternoon stop in the city of Speyer. An optional walk-ing tour of the city is availableDay 5: Germesheim - Strasbourg An early cast offtakes us over the border into the Alsace region ofFrance. We berth at Strasbourg where you can join ouroptional excursion to discover more about this listedUNESCO World Heritage site. A further optional cruisealong Strasbourg's waterways, aboard a glass toppedcanal cruiser is available this evening.Day 6: Strasbourg - Breisach We cruise throughthe Rhine Plain to Breisach. Here you can join ourAlluring Alsace excursion to Riquewihr, one of the mostromantic and beautiful villages in France and our winetasting at the renowned Dopff & Irion vineyard.Day 7: Breisach - Basel We sail into Switzerland andthe cooler mountain slopes of the Black Forest and

Rhine Falls on our optional coach excursion to Titisee.We travel on to Schaffhausen to view the Rhine Falls,the mightiest waterfall in central Europe.Day 8: Basel - Breisach - Kehl We drive through theJura Mountains to Lucerne. and re-join our ship inBreisach to sail through the Rhine Plains via fascinatinglocks, before reaching the former fishing village of Kehl.Day 9: Kehl - Mannheim - Mainz We cruise to theriver port of Mannheim where you can join ouroptional excursion to the majestic city of Heidelberg.We return to our ship in Mainz for free time to explore .Day 10: Mainz - Cologne Our final day of cruisingtakes us past the fabled Lorelei Rock at Koblenz, thefoot of the Seven Mountains and Bonn, the formercapital of West Germany. On arrival in Cologne you canjoin our Rhineland Palaces excursion, which takes youto the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of AugustusburgCastle and Falkenlust Castle at Brühl.Day 11: Cologne - Rotterdam We commence thereturn coach and overnight ferry crossing to the UK.Day 12: UK Continue your journey to your originaldeparture point.

Four RiversCruise11 days from £849Sailing from Hull on24th August 2011On its journey from the mountains of Switzerlandto the flatter landscape of the Netherlands, theRhine links diverse landscapes and cultures. Ourcruise along three of the tributaries that feedGermany's Romantic Middle Rhine sectionprovides vistas ranging from the spirited Moselleand fabled Rhine Gorges, to the 21st century citiesoccupying its broader plains. Whether we'regazing at the Moselle's steep vine-clad slopes,Heidelberg's romantic castle on the Neckar or theMain's high-rise "Mainhattan"skyline of Frankfurt,our Four Rivers Cruise admirably pays tribute tothe mighty Rhine and her tributaries.


Day 1: UK - Rotterdam Leave from your selecteddeparture point for the overnight ferry crossing fromHull to Rotterdam/Zeebrugge.Day 2: Rotterdam - Andernach Travel by coach toAndernach and board our ship where you can relaxor explore this attractive Rhineland town.Day 3: Andernach - Cochem We cruise to Cochemalong the Moselle. Join our optional Magical MoselleTowns and Castles excursion, before exploringCochem's maze of little streets.Day 4: Cochem - Boppard We re-join the Rhine andcruise to Boppard. Our optional Boppard Highlightsaboard the Rhine Express mini road train, is followedby a chairlift ride to Vierseenblick (Four Lakes View)for birds eye views of the Rhine. The rest of the day isfree to relax in this charming waterside town.Day 5: Boppard - Rüdesheim We cruise through theRhine Gorge to Rüdesheim for an optional RüdesheimHighlights excursion, featuring a panoramic cable carride to the heights of the gorge. Our Rüdesheim byNight optional excursion takes you to a traditionalwine cellar to sample some of the region's best wines,before exploring the captivating Drosselgasse.Day 6: Rüdesheim - Frankfurt We cruise the RiverMain to the city of Frankfurt with its unique skyline.Our optional guided tour introduces you to the cityand is rounded off with a glass of apple wine.Day 7: Frankfurt - Mainz Today we cruise the Mainto Mainz on the confluence with the Rhine. We offeran optional guided tour of vibrant and historic Mainz.This evening, relax in the town's friendly atmosphere.Day 8: Mainz - Mannheim Casting off early, we jointhe River Neckar for the city of Mannheim, relax orjoin our optional excursion to romantic Heidelberg.Day 9: Mannheim - Koblenz We cruise the Rhine tothe 2000 year old town of Koblenz. Our optionalcoach excursion takes you into the Ahr Valley for winetasting.Day 10: Koblenz - Andernach - Rotterdam Wecruise back to Andernach as we commence thereturn coach and overnight ferry crossing to the UK.Day 11: UK Continue your journey to your originaldeparture point.

Day 1: UK - Rotterdam Leave from your selecteddeparture point for the overnight ferry crossing fromHull to Rotterdam/Zeebrugge.Day 2: Andernach Travel by coach to Andernach andboard our ship where you can relax or explore thisattractive Rhineland town.Day 3: Andernach - Cochem We join the MoselleRiver and cruise round to Cochem in the shadow ofits Castle. Join our optional Magical Moselle Townsand Castles excursion, visiting the medieval village ofBeilstein and the Reichsburg Castle.Day 4: Cochem - Bernkastel We cruise to Bernkastel,famed for its half-timbered houses and medievalmarket place. Our optional walking excursion helpsyou discover this "wine capital" of the river.Day 5: Bernkastel - Trier Trier is Germany's oldestcity, our optional excursion takes us into the SaarValley, stopping at Saarburg with its hilltop castle.Day 6: Trier - Traben Trarbach Our full day excursiontakes us to Luxembourg, before we return to for aguided tour to Trier with its Imperial Baths, famousruined amphitheatre and the Porta Nigra. We re-jointhe ship in the twin town of Traben Trarbach.Day 7: Traben Trarbach - Cochem - Koblenz Wecruise to Cochem where you can join our optionalMagical Moselle Wine and Castles Trail, visitingWinningen home to some of the finest vineyards inGermany, and the medieval fortress of LahneckCastle. We return to the ship in the city of Koblenz.Day 8: Koblenz - Andernach - Rotterdam We cruiseback to Andernach and commence the return coachand overnight ferry crossing back to the UK.Day 9: UK Continue your journey to your originaldeparture point.

MagicalMoselle9 days from £649Sailing from Hullon 5th May 2011Fall under the spell of the magical Moselle as wefollow its meandering course between Koblenzand Trier. Valley hillsides, vineyards that produceworld class wines and fairy tale castles that standhigh above the water are the centrepieces of thisbeautiful region, highlighted by seasonal coloursthat capture the eye and the imagination. Ourtime spent ashore gives you the chance to obtainvintage Rieslings that are far superior to anythingin the supermarkets back home. Even if you don'tknow your Bernkastel from your Hochheim, thispowerful combination of attractions will simplyenchant and leave you with a taste for more.


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