Escorted Holidays Collection 2017 to March 2018 · PDF fileWelcome to our Escorted Holiday Collection with departures up to March 2018! Our creative and imaginative range of holidays

Escorted Holidays Collection2017 to March 2018

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Welcome to our Escorted Holiday Collection with departures up to March 2018!

Our creative and imaginative range of holidays includes some of Europe’s most attractive cities and landscapes as well as less well-known delights away from the well-trodden, mass-market routes adding that little something extra that makes the difference and turns a good holiday into a great one.

We try and make sure that each holiday has the right balance of included visits and sightseeing with time to relax and enjoy the areas you are visiting. Our multi-centre touring holidays are escorted by our knowledgeable Tour Directors who live and work in the places they take you and are, we believe, among the best in the business. On our single-centre holidays you will be well cared for by equally knowledgeable and experienced local resort representatives.

With a choice of more than twenty airports across the UK, Europe’s great cities, spectacular landscapes, and historical landmarks really are on your doorstep. As well as hand luggage, a checked bag comes as standard on all our holidays. And the majority of our holidays include dinner each evening adding even more value.

We are sure you will find at least one, if not several, holidays of appeal. 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! And we guarantee that the price of your holiday will not change after we have confirmed your booking. Your money is safe with us as all our holidays are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority.

We also offer walking holidays in Europe, many of which operate in tandem with itineraries in this brochure. If you would like details of these please call us on 0116 279 3929 or visit www.preferredts.com.

3 Carcassonne, Cathar Country & Catalonia 22 Bordighera - the Italian Riviera & Monte Carlo

4 Montserrat, Roman Tarragona & Gaudi's Reus 23 Isle of Elba, Siena & the Medieval Cities of Tuscany

5 France, Spain, Andorra & the Pyrenees 24 Apulia & Royal Caserta

6 Costa Brava - the Rugged Coast, Cadaques & Gerona 25 La Bella Italia - le Marche, Abruzzo & Rome

7 Provence - Arles, Avignon & the Camargue 26 Dolomites & the Veneto

8 Cities of Andalucia 27 The Slovenian Alps, Lake Bled, Trieste & Venice

9 Andalucia's Eastern Coast - Granada & Almeria 28 Krakow, Zakopane & the High Tatras

10 Seville Mijas & Ronda 29 Berlin, Potsdam & the Harz Mountains

11 Western Andalucia - Isla Canela, Rio Tinto & the Guadiana River

30 Weimar, Royal Germany & Prague

12 Salamanca, Madrid, Avila & Segovia 31 The Best of the Baltics

13 The Costa Blanca, Valencia & Guadalest 32 A Week in Crete - No Single Supplement

14 Mijas, Cordoba & the White Villages of Andalucia 33 Landscapes of the Ancient Isle of Crete

15 Galicia, Asturias & the Road to Santiago 34 Bucharest & Transylvania

16 A Week on the Algarve 35 Cyprus - Aphrodite's Ancient Isle

17 A Week on the Lisbon Coast 36 Tenerife - Island of Contrasts

18 The Islands & Gardens of Lake Maggiore 37 Island Landscapes of Lanzarote & Fuerteventura

19 Lake Iseo & the Camonica Valley 38 General Information

20 The Cinque Terre, Portofino & the Italian Lakes 39 Booking Form

21 The Tuscan Coast, Lucca & Florence 40 About Us

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We have negotiated no single supplements on selected dates for some holidays! But make your booking quickly as availability is limited and spaces always sell out very fast.

www.preferredts.com | 3Please refer to the enclosed ‘Dates and Flight Information’ for details of departure dates, prices and flights.

We have negotiated no single supplements on selected dates for some holidays! But make your booking quickly as availability is limited and spaces always sell out very fast.

Carcassonne, Cathar Country & Catalonia

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 byelaw 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 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..

DAY EIgHT: Free time until your transfer to the airport for your return flight.

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

8 days from £699 April to June, September & October

PROgRAMME

YOuR HOTELSNuBAHOTEL HHHH, Coma-Ruga, Costa Dorada (first two and last nights)

See page 4 for hotel description.

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/brochures/camhist.pdf or on request.

A WALKING HOLIDAY is also available from these hotels. Please ask for a copy of our Walking Holidays brochure or download one at preferredts.com.

No siNgle supplemeNt

ApRil & octobeR


Montserrat, Roman Tarragona & Gaudi’s Reus

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.

DAYS TWO TO SEVEN: In resort with three included excursions.

Montserrat & Sitges: 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. On the return journey we make a stop in the modernist resort of Sitges. 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 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 lesser-known 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 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. 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

8 days from £629 April, May & October

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YOuR HOTELNuBAHOTEL 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. There is also a local bus service to the nearby county town of El Vendrell, birthplace of Pablo Casals: his villa, now an interesting museum, is within walking distance of the hotel. 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.

A WALKING HOLIDAY is also available from this hotel. Please ask for a copy of our Walking Holidays brochure or download one at preferredts.com.


ApRil & octobeR


France, Spain, Andorra & the Pyrenees

DAY ONE: Flight to Reus or Barcelona, transfer to your hotel on the Costa Dorada for two nights half board accommodation. Transfer time is just under an hour.DAY TWO: Free day in resort.DAY THREE: Today you travel into the mountains towards Andorra, stopping en route at Montserrat with its spectacular rock formations, and monastery, founded in the 10th century. From there you travel through the Catalan countryside via the little towns of Calaf and Ponts, into the High Pyrenees and your hotel in the mountain village of Soldeu, where you have four nights half board accommodation. Soldeu is a scenic mountain village, with a few shops, bars and restaurants. There is a cable car, which normally operates from July to September, and serves Europe’s highest golf course (9 holes, 2590 metres up, cable car access only). Guest tickets and club hire are available to members of golf clubs who are visiting from elsewhere.DAYS FOuR TO SIx: At leisure in resort with an included excursion on the Petit Train Jaune, and the chance to join two further optional excursions.The Little Yellow Train was built to link the upper valley of the Têt and the pretty Cerdanya plateau with France - the area only became French following the 17th century ‘Treaty of the Pyrenees.’ Indeed, its colours are those of the Catalan flag.From the pretty resort of Font Romeu you will climb towards France’s highest conventional railway Station (Bolquère, 5310ft) before, during the 25 mile trip along the metric gauge track, dropping 4000ft down to the picturesque ramparted town of Villefranche de Conflent. En route you will travel over the spectacular Sejourné viaduct, and the Gisclard suspension bridge, 260ft above the river below. The journey is timed to take 1 hour 40 minutes, but that might depend on how many request stops the driver makes! You will also stop in Montlouis, France’s highest fortified town and, like Villefranche, on the UNESCO World Heritage List for works of Louis XIV’s engineer, Sebastien de Vauban. Villefranche is 57 miles from Soldeu; depending on operating schedules, you may have an earlyish start this morning, but it’s well worth it! If for any reason the train is not operating, we shall travel to Montlouis and Villefranche by road.Our optional excursions are to ‘The Three Valleys of Andorra’, taking in the nature area of the North Valley, the village of Ordino, and Andorra-la-

Vella, the Principality’s capital; and to the wooded Ariège Valley of France, taking in the pretty spa town of Ax-les-Thermes and historic Foix, whose spectacular castle was never conquered. We also visit Labouiche, just outside Foix, to take a boat trip on Europe’s longest navigable underground river, which has hewn a spectacular course through the hills. There are quite a few steps in the access to the river. Foix is 53 miles from Soldeu.DAY SEVEN: Today, we leave Andorra to journey south to Barcelona, Spain’s second largest city and the capital of Catalonia for one night’s bed and breakfast accommodation. See Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia Church and Park Guell, wander down Las Ramblas, or explore the attractive squares and narrow lanes with their speciality shops. DAY EIgHT: Free time until you depart for the airport for your flight home.

This holiday is a magical cocktail of stunning mountain scenery in three countries, with a never-to-be-forgotten ride on the Little Yellow Train through the French Pyrenees. You spend four nights in Andorra, close to the French border of this picturesque principality, set high amid the peaks of the Pyrenees.

• 2 nights hb Costa Dorada, 4 nights hb in the High Pyrenees, 1 night bb in Barcelona • Scenic Journey on the Little Yellow Train • Orientation tour of Barcelona • Visit to Montserrat

8 days from £699

PROgRAMME

YOuR HOTELSNuBAHOTEL HHHH, Coma-Ruga (first two nights)

See page 4 for hotel description.

SPORT HOTEL HHHH, Soldeu (four nights)

Four nights are spent in the Sport Hotel in the village of Soldeu, Andorra. This attractive hotel is built in the local style, featuring natural wood and local stone. Rooms have bath/shower and wc, hairdryer, satellite tv, and phone. There is a comfortable bar, lounge with free wifi, and restaurant serving excellent food, as well as an outdoor pool (weather dependent). Soldeu village has a few shops and bars, a reasonable bus service to town, and excellent walking right from the hotel. The Sport and Sport Village Hotels are on opposite sides of the road, with a tunnel link between them. The hotels have separate reception and bars but on some dates only one restaurant may be open. There is a spa within the complex, available at extra cost. (www.sporthotels.ad – click on Sport Hotel).

HOTEL PERE IV HHHH, Barcelona (last night)

The hotel is situated in the Poble Nou district, midway between the lively Olympic port area and the Sagrada Familia. It is a 25 minute walk to the old quarter or 3 stops on the Metro. The hotel has a spa area, lounge bar and restaurant - other bars and restaurants are close by. Bedrooms have bath/shower and wc, tv with satellite channels, free wifi, and safety deposit box. (www.salleshotels.com).


May, June & September


Costa Brava – the Rugged Coast, Cadaques & Gerona

DAY ONE: Flight to Gerona or Barcelona, transfer to your hotel for seven nights half board accommodation in St Feliu de Guixols. Transfer time is 40 minutes from Gerona airport, 90 minutes from Barcelona.

DAYS TWO TO SEVEN: At leisure in St Feliu de Guixols. St Feliu certainly has the coves, beaches and spectacular marine landscapes that make the Costa Brava famous, but the town itself has an interesting history too. The impressive Benedictine monastery dates from the 10th century. There is an indoor market, whose hall dates from 1929, since when it is illegal to sell fish in the street! With an active fishing fleet, St Feliu is a working town as well as an attractive holiday spot – and the harbour offers moorings for leisure craft as well. Modernist villas along the seafront evidence its prosperous past. St Feliu’s scenery, light and character have all made it attractive to film-makers, not only from Spain, but from America, France, Germany and the UK. Scenes from movies including the likes of Elizabeth Taylor, Laurence Olivier and Rudolf Nureyev have been shot here. Sant Pol beach is known for its brightly painted beach huts. The most important site is the monastery which houses the town museum and sometimes holds temporary exhibitions from the art collection of Carmen Thyssen – her Baron husband died in St Feliu. You can also stroll up to get the view from the Hermitage at St Elm or visit the 19th century Shipwreck Rescue centre.

There are two full day and one half day excursions during your stay in St Feliu. The first is to Cadaqués and Ampurias. Cadaqués, which was once only accessible by sea, was a favourite haunt of Salvador Dalí and Picasso, who were drawn to the area’s incredible light and sea breezes. Reproductions of Dalí’s work can be seen in the streets, and the museum at Port Lligat is within walking distance. Above all, it is a place where the white of the buildings and the azure of the sea dazzle the eye! Ampurias was first colonised by the Greeks 2500 years ago and redesigned by Caesar in the 1st century A.D. At the site you will see the ruins of the market, the agora, the holy area where the temples stood and the main temple, which was dedicated to Jupiter. 125 miles today.

The second excursion is to medieval Besalú and the interesting, volcanic Garrotxa area. Besalú is a medieval gem: you will see the impressively fortified bridge, the 13th-century town hall on the medieval Liberty Square, and the cathedral – which was the seat of a bishopric for just two years, in the 11th century! Nearby, the volcanoes of the Garrotxa area present captivating landscapes shaped by wind and the fertility of the soil left behind by ancient eruptions – the last one was 11,500 years ago! 120 miles today.

On your included half day trip to Gerona, 30 miles away, you can see its fine gothic cathedral which boasts one of the world’s widest naves. The city’s Moorish heritage is betrayed by the narrow streets of the well-preserved centre, and there is a pretty Jewish quarter. Gerona is also a major university town and centre of Catalan culture.

In your free time why not catch the local bus up the coast to the port of Palamos? There are also bus services to Barcelona, about 90 minutes away.

DAY EIgHT: Free time until your departure for the airport and your flight home. Time permitting, there may be time for some last minute shopping or sightseeing en route.

We have chosen as our base on this beautiful stretch of Spanish coast the fishing port and resort of St Feliu de Guixols. St Feliu is perhaps the most traditional of all the Coast Brava resorts with an ornate casino, modernist seaside villas and colourful beach huts. The landscape is stunning - cliffs plunge steeply towards the azure of the sea, and the old patrolmen’s paths wind along the coast, providing spectacular views. No wonder St Feliu has been a popular film set for a hundred years! From St Feliu there are included trips taking in some of the most impressive sites of the area: medieval Besalú, the volcanic Garrotxa landscapes, Salvador Dalí’s white painted village of Cadaqués, and the Greco–Roman colony at Ampurias.

• 7 nights hb in St Feliu de Guixols • Excursion to medieval Besalù and the volcanic Garrotxa area • Excursion to Dalí’s Cadaqués and Ampurias • Half day excursion to Gerona

8 days from £819 May, September & October

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YOuR HOTELHOTEL EDEN ROC HHHH, St Feliu de Guixols (seven nights)

The hotel stands on a rocky headland an easy 10 minute walk from the town centre. There is an outdoor pool, with fine views across the bay, and an indoor pool within the spa centre (free access to indoor pool and sauna; treatments available at extra cost). Rooms are comfortably furnished, and have bath/shower, wc, hairdryer, air-conditioning, security box, minibar, wifi, and a small balcony or terrace. Sea view rooms are available at a supplement. There is a bar, lounge and buffet restaurant. (www.caproig.com/en/edenroc)



Provence - Arles, Avignon, Nîmes & the Camargue

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 bull fights. 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 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.

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.

• 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

8 days from £849

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YOuR HOTELBEST 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)

May, September & October


Cities of Andalucia

DAY ONE: Flight to Malaga. Short transfer to your hotel for one nights bed and breakfast accommodation. Malaga has a fine 16th century Cathedral, an 8th century fortress and a pleasant pedestrianised central shopping area. Picasso’s home town has in recent years had a facelift, and the recently-opened Museo Picasso is impressive indeed.DAY TWO: Free morning in Malaga. In the afternoon, you head for Seville, just 126 easy motorway miles away. You spend three nights in central Seville, again on a bed and breakfast basis.Seville, Spain’s fourth city, enjoys a splendid location on the Guadalquivir River, and is the city of Carmen and Don Juan. Its exquisite Moorish Alcazar (fortress/palace) and its massive 15th century Cathedral, the largest Gothic building in the world, dominate the city centre. But Seville is much, much more than its monuments - it is one of Spain’s most vibrant cities, the city of real Flamenco: and with three nights here, you will have time to experience its unique atmosphere. Don’t miss the lively Triana district, just across the river from the centre of town. The Fine Art Museum, too, merits a visit.DAY THREE: Morning sightseeing tour. The tour includes a drive past the Tower of Gold, the Expo Area, the University, the Macarena Quarter, and a stop at the impressive Plaza de Espana. There is then a short escorted walk through the Santa Cruz Jewish quarter. You will also see the Giralda Tower, the symbol of Seville. The rest of the day is free.DAY FOuR: Free in Seville or you can join an optional excursion to visit the monastery of La Rabida, near Huelva, where Columbus stayed and where one of the monks, Father Juan Perez, was instrumental in Columbus getting funding for the 1492 journey of discovery. Nearby, you can visit the replicas of Columbus’s 3 ships, which sailed to America 500 years later - they are less than 20 metres long! DAY FIVE: Today you leave Seville and travel to Granada, stopping en route to visit Cordoba with an expert guide. Cordoba is where the Caliphs and Emirs held court from the 8th to 11th century. There is an Alcazar, but above all Cordoba is the site of the Mezquita. The Moorish craftmanship of the 10th century mosque with its ornate arches is topped by Charles V’s Baroque Cathedral: quite an impact! You continue to Granada, the last great capital of the Moors in Spain for three nights

bed and breakfast accommodation.Granada is famed world wide for the Alhambra, situated on the edge of the town, but there is much, much more to Granada than its famous monuments. Explore the old town around Plaza Bib-Rambla, visit the Moorish Albaicin district of narrow jasmin-scented streets: and don’t miss the cave-houses of the Sacromonte district, home to flamenco singing and dancing each evening. 185 motorway miles today.DAY SIx AND SEVEN: In Granada. There is an included guided visit of the Alhambra complex, which comprises exotically and richly decorated palaces, luxuriant gardens, and impressive fortifications (Please note that very rarely the Nazarid Palaces are not available for groups. In this case a guided tour of the gardens and fortifications will be substituted). Your other day is free or you can join an optional excursion to Guadix, the ‘cave city’: to this day 3000 people still live in cave-houses – though generally now with all mod cons!DAY EIgHT: Free time until departure for Malaga airport, 82 motorway miles away, and your return flight to the UK. Depending on flight time, there may be time for some last-minute shopping en route.

The treasures of Andalucia enjoy worldwide renown. They come from far and wide to see Granada’s Alhambra, Columbus’ final resting place in Seville’s Cathedral and the adjacent Alcazar, the incomparable Mezquita of Cordoba and Picasso’s fine new museum in Malaga. Comparatively few itineraries, though, allow enough time to sample the richness of Andalucian life. You will have time to sample the atmosphere of the bodegas and tapas bars, to take in a spot of shopping in El Corte Ingles, and to experience the many less-visited but still worthwhile attractions found away from the commercialised coast in the heart of the region’s fine cities.

• 1 night bb in central Malaga, 3 nights bb in central Seville, 3 nights bb in central Granada • Guided walking tours of Seville, Cordoba and the Alhambra Palace Complex in Granada • Entrances to the Mezquita in Cordoba and the Alhambra

8 days from £749 March & October

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YOuR HOTELSHOTEL 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 café/bar. There is a roof-top pool (seasonal) and a fitness centre. Bedrooms are modern with free minibar (no alcohol), bath/shower and free wifi. (www.salleshotels.com)

TRYP SEVILLA MACARENA HHHH, Seville (three 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.melia.com)

HOTEL MACIA CONDOR HHHH, Granada (three nights)

The hotel is located in the town centre and has bar, restaurant, and 104 rooms with bath/shower and wc, hairdryer, satellite tv, telephone, safe, air conditioning, free wifi, and minibar. (www.maciacondorhotel.com)


Andalucia’s Eastern Coast – granada & Almeria

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. From Almunecar you take the spectacular old road to Granada along the tropical valley of the Rio Verde passing avocado, custard apple and mango plantations. The next section crossing the sierra is spectacular. But there is surely no more spectacular setting than the city of 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. As well as visiting the complex with its richly decorated palaces and luxuriant gardens, 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. Return to Almunecar is via the new motorway. 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 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.

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 Spain’s greatest palace, the Alhambra 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.

• 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

8 days from £579 February to November 2017, February & March 2018

PROgRAMME

YOuR HOTELHOTEL 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)

Extend your holiday – extra week available in Taramay.



Seville, Mijas & Ronda

DAY ONE: Flight to Malaga. On arrival transfer to your hotel in Mijas (approx. 30 minutes) for four nights half board accommodation.

Mijas: The white painted centre of Mijas still has the look of an old Andalucian village. The old village has now grown into a small town with all facilities and good transport connections. Why not stroll and enjoy the views from the Muralla Gardens at the top of the village where there are superb views over the Mediterranean, linger over a quiet drink on one of the old town squares, or browse in the artists’ studios and craft shops? The folk museum is well worth a visit as is the new Contemporary Arts Centre showcasing Picasso’s ceramics as well as some of his paintings and works by Dali, Braque and Miro.

DAYS TWO TO FOuR: Free in Mijas, with an included half day excursion just down the road to see the plush resort of Marbella and the billionaire’s marina of Puerto Banus. Marbella, although one of Europe’s most chic resorts, retains an attractive 15th century old-town with narrow streets leading off its picturesque plazas. Puerto Banus on the other hand is unapologetically brash where the gliteratti park their Ferraris next to their yachts and then do a little shopping in the designer stores. At least window shopping is free!

There is also the chance to join an optional excursion to the ‘British Corner’, Gibraltar, one of the ‘Pillars of Hercules’. British since 1704, ‘Gib’ has a fascinating history, to which the Siege Tunnels bear witness. The rock is home to the natural site of St Michael’s Cave, and to the Barbary apes who are the colony’s symbol of freedom. Also easily accessible is Picasso’s home city of Malaga, with an impressive new museum featuring the work of its most famous son.

DAY FIVE: Today the transfer to Seville is just under three hours. There will be an included orientation tour of the city on arrival, with a stop in the pretty Triana district, the traditional cradle of Flamenco, prior to check-in to your hotel for two nights bed and breakfast accommodation. 146 miles today.

Seville, in a splendid location on the Guadalquivir River, 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. Be sure to sample the excellent tapas in Seville - the tour is accompanied by a bilingual Tour Director, who will assist with booking nearby reasonably priced restaurants, if required.

DAY SIx: There are two optional excursions during your stay in Seville. The first

is a morning walking tour with a local guide, with entrance to the cathedral, Columbus’ last resting place. The other excursion features an evening trip to a Flamenco show.

DAY SEVEN: Today you leave Seville and drive to Ronda. The spectacular 600ft deep Tajo Gorge is spanned by the spectacular Puente Nuevo (new bridge). The city’s bull ring 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. After lunch (not included), you continue through the scenic Sierra to Mijas for your last night’s accommodation, again on a half board basis. 140 miles today.

DAY EIgHT: Transfer to the airport for your return flight.

This superb value holiday gives you the chance to relax in a pretty white-painted village overlooking the Costa del Sol and enjoy some of the wonders of Andalucia. Five nights are spent in delightful Mijas Pueblo, and two in magical Seville. In winter, spring and early summer, southern Spain is warm and sunny, though the stifling temperatures of high summer are still some time away – this is the perfect time to take in some of the remarkable sights of Andalucia.

• 5 nights hb Mijas, 2 nights bb Seville • Visits to Ronda, Marbella and glitzy Puerto Banus

8 days from £639 March, May, June & September 2017, March 2018

PROgRAMME

YOuR HOTELHOTEL TRH HHHH, Mijas (first four and last nights)

This hotel enjoys an excellent location close to town (5 minutes walk away), but set amid palms and pines in the rolling landscapes of the Sierra as well. Built in Andalucian style, the hotel has a bar, buffet restaurant, outdoor pool and spacious gardens and terraces. Rooms have bath/shower, wc, satellite TV, direct dial phone, safety deposit box, internet connection and hairdryer. Superior rooms are available at a supplement. (www.trhhoteles.com)

TRYP 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.melia.com)


Western Andalucia - Isla Canela, Rio Tinto & the Guadiana River

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!

The first 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 Donana Natural Park. There is free time for a late lunch here before returning to your hotel.

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 re-creation 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 through it. (NB the train is accessed down a long flight of steps – no ramp).

You really chill out and relax on your third 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.

DAY EIgHT: Transfer back to Faro Airport for your flight home. You can put your watch back an hour after crossing the river.

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.

• 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

8 days from £699 May & September

PROgRAMME

YOuR HOTELHOTEL 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/)

Extend your holiday – extra week available in Isla Canela



Salamanca, Madrid, Avila & Segovia

DAY ONE: Flight to Madrid and transfer to your hotel for two nights bed and breakfast accommodation.DAY TWO: Free in Madrid with its Puerta del Sol, Royal Palace, Cibeles Fountain and Plaza Mayor. Your Tour Director will take those who wish for an orientation walk in the old town. Others may wish to visit one of Madrid’s major art galleries, such as the Prado.DAY THREE: Depart for Salamanca stopping en route in Avila. The city walls of Avila are 40 ft high and 10 ft thick and are made to look all the more dramatic by the high sierras in the background. At over 3,500 ft, Avila is Spain’s highest provincial capital. The largest round turret in the wall forms part of its cathedral. Inside the walls you will find a mixture of medieval squares and fine 18th century buildings and plenty of cafes and restaurants. Arrival in Salamanca will be in the afternoon and today’s mileage is 128. Four nights bed and breakfast are spent in Salamanca.DAYS FOuR TO SIx: In Salamanca. The focal point of this ancient University City and its thousands of students is the magnificent Plaza Mayor whose splendid arcades are decorated with medallions of the Kings of Spain and other dignitaries, including Wellington. Other places to look out for are the old cathedral dating from 1140 and the ‘new’ cathedral begun in 1513! Also the Casa de las Conchas – a 16th century palace adorned with stone carvings of scallop shells. All the fine old buildings are intricately decorated – your task is to find the frog and the astronaut – all will be explained during a guided walking tour!One day is devoted to an excursion to Ciudad Rodrigo and Almeida. Ciudad Rodrigo is packed with impressive Renaissance churches, convents and palaces as well as older architecture built to defend the city against the Moors. In the Peninsular Wars it was sieged first by the French in 1810 and then again by Wellington in 1812. Seemingly, little has changed since then and Bernard Cornwell’s Sharpe would recognize the little streets of its centre. Wellington was made Duke of Ciudad Rodrigo despite his soldiers’ sacking of the city. Our walking tour will normally include the Palacio de los Aguila where all the top brass including Ney, Massena and Wellington stayed there at one time or other. Almeida is an incredible place – a

preserved garrison in the shape of a 12-pointed star with bastions, a huge moat and false doors to trick attackers. As well as the intact barracks and billets there are huge underground casemates which are being restored. The French were only able to capture it in 1810 when a lucky shell ignited the magazine killing 500 soldiers. A year later the British could only take it by a month-long blockade, and then only after the French soldiers had already slipped away in the night. Today’s mileage is 163.There will also be an optional excursion to the historic city of Zamora, just 40 miles north of Salamanca on the banks of the River Douro.DAY SEVEN: Today you return to Madrid via Segovia – UNESCO listed along with its magnificent Roman aqueduct. An enormous Gothic Cathedral, Romanesque Alcazar and enthralling Jewish quarter await you! After free time in Segovia it is time to return to Madrid for your last night on a bed and breakfast basis. 156 miles today.

DAY EIgHT: Free time until your transfer to the airport and your return flight home.

This fascinating holiday in western Spain is topped and tailed by a stay in Spain’s vibrant capital – Madrid. In between you stay in one of the most beautiful cities in Spain - Salamanca whose magnificent 18th century Plaza Mayor takes the breath away. From here you visit Ciudad Rodrigo, a fortified city whose old walls still bear the scars of Wellington’s siege in 1812. Over the border in Portugal, you will find Almeida – a walled garrison town in a time warp from the Peninsular War. But city walls do not come any bigger or better than the 11th century ramparts of Avila – 1½ miles in circumference, 90 towers and nearly 2500 battlements! All this and a trip to the World Heritage City of Segovia too!

• 3 nights bb in Madrid • 4 nights bb in Salamanca • Visits to Avila and Segovia • Visit to Almeida in Portugal • Walking tours of Ciudad Rodrigo and Salamanca


PROgRAMME

YOuR HOTELSHOTEL EuROSTARS CENTRAL HHHH, Madrid (first two and last nights)

This modern hotel is situated in a trendy district with shops, markets, restaurants and tapas bars. The Madrid History Museum and National Museum of Romanticism are just around the corner. It is a 15 minute walk the Gran Via, 25 minutes to the Plaza Mayor and the Prado or there are 3 metro stations less than 5 minutes walk away if you want to go further afield. Bedrooms have LCD satellite TV, desk, wifi connection, minibar, bath/shower, and hairdryer. The hotel offers a buffet breakfast but does not have a bar or restaurant as it is surrounded by several of both! (www.eurostarscentral.com)

HOTEL CATALONIA PLAZA MAYOR HHHH, Salamanca (four nights)

Just 150 yards from the Plaza Mayor, the bedrooms in this refurbished hotel have bathroom, flat screen satellite tv, free internet access (WiFi), hairdryer, direct dial telephone with direct line. The hotel has a restaurant, bar and fitness centre. (www.hoteles-catalonia.com)


The Costa Blanca, Valencia & guadalest

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 from where 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 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 by light railway. The locals call it a tram, but it is really a narrow-gauge railway. Line 9 takes 45 minutes from Calpe to Denia as it weaves its way through the Costa Blanca countryside calling in at half a dozen small towns and villages along the route. 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.


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 by light railway to Denia • One free spa circuit in the hotel


PROgRAMME

YOuR HOTELDIAMANTE 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)



Mijas, Cordoba & the White Villages of Andalucia

DAY ONE: Direct flight to Malaga, transfer (approx. 30 minutes) to your hotel in Mijas for seven nights half board accommodation.

Although only a few kilometres from the hustle and bustle of the seaside towns of the Costa del Sol, Mijas Pueblo has managed to retain a good deal of its Andalucian character. From the slopes of its sierra, pretty white-painted Mijas looks down imperiously over the resorts of Fuengirola and Benalmadena and, up in the hills, on a clear day you can see as far as Gibraltar and Africa! The old village plazas are difficult to resist – whether it’s a drink with some tapas, browsing artists’ studios and craft shops or visiting one of the museums. The Local History Museum is well worth a visit, as is the Contemporary Arts Centre which has works by Picasso, Dali and Miro.

DAYS TWO TO SEVEN: In Mijas with a short, guided orientation walk and three included excursions.

Cordoba: Just over two hours away is Cordoba, one of the not-to-be-missed sights of Andalucia. There will be a walking tour of the historic city where, 1000 years ago, Jews, Arabs and Christians lived side by side in harmony. You will see a statue of Maimonides, who carried out the first recorded cataract operation – in the 12th century, and whose technique is apparently not very different from the modern one! Above all, though, you will visit the world-famous Mezquita (entrance fee included) with an expert 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 returning to Mijas. 235 miles today, mainly dual carriageway.

Malaga: In recent years Picasso’s birthplace of Malaga has undergone a major facelift. You travel up the coast to this fine city with scenic sea views, before reaching the city centre. There you have a walking tour of the centre, with included entrance to the house on Plaza de la Merced where, on 25th October 1881, the city’s most famous son, Pablo Picasso, was born. The city now has a score of museums including the Museo Carmen Thijssen, the Picasso Museum, and the Pompidou Centre (yes, there is one here as well as in Paris!). In the old

centre you will find the city’s impressive cathedral, pleasant pedestrian shopping streets and lots of tapas bars offering reasonably-priced lunches. Shoppers may make for the El Corte Ingles department store, or the new Muelle Uno (Pier One) complex in the revitalised port area. You will have free time for lunch, and to take in the attractions of your choice before you return to Mijas. 50 miles today.

The White Villages: Your third included excursion is a circular trip through the Sierra landscapes of the Andalucian countryside. You start by heading south, passing close to Marbella before stopping in Ojen which is famed for its aniseed liqueur. Like Cordoba, its church is built on a mosque and the belfry used to be a minaret. From Ojen you continue to Monda. There was a Roman settlement here, and the locals claim that in 45BC Caesar won a final battle nearby. The town fell to the Christians in 1485, and the old hilltop fortress was destroyed in an Arab uprising in the 16th century. The third white village is Alhaurin el Grande. 50 miles today.

An optional excursion, to historic Antequera and the astonishing limestone formations of El Torcal may also be available.


The whitewashed villages of Andalucia have long entranced visitors; and the charm remains to this day. On this holiday you will not just see some of these iconic landscapes, you will spend a week in white-painted Mijas itself. From Mijas there are guided visits to the timeless old UNESCO city of Cordoba, with its Mezquita church, and to Picasso’s home city of Malaga. All these remarkable sights are bathed in the year-round warmth of the Andalucian sunshine!

• 7 nights hb in Mijas • Excursion to Cordoba with guided tour of the Mezquita • Circular Andalucian tour featuring some of the ‘White Villages’ • Orientation walk in Mijas • Visit to Malaga with orientation drive and walking tour through the historic centre

8 days from £629 March, April & October 2017, March 2018

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YOuR HOTELHOTEL TRH HHHH, Mijas (seven nights)

The hotel enjoys an excellent location close to town (5 minutes’ walk away), but set amid palms and pines in the rolling landscapes of the Sierra as well. Built in Andalucian style, the hotel has a bar, buffet restaurant, outdoor pool and spacious gardens and terraces. Rooms have bath/shower, wc, satelliteTV, direct dial phone, safety deposit box, internet connection and hairdryer. Superior rooms are available at a supplement. (www.trhhoteles.com)

Extend your holiday - extra week available in Mijas.



Galicia, Asturias & the Road to Santiago

DAY ONE: Flight to Madrid, 25-minute transfer to your hotel in Alcala de Henares for two nights half board accommodation.DAY TWO: Morning walking tour of Alcala de Henares. The world’s first planned university city, Alcala’s 16th century centre is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The main square is named after its most famous son, Cervantes. You can sit on a bench outside his birth home and have a chat with statues of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza! The city has a fine cathedral and the old town reflects Spain’s history with Moorish, Jewish and Christian quarters. DAY THREE: You head north to Gijon, stopping en-route in Leon (235 miles), considered by some to be the most attractive Spanish town of all, with a fine Gothic cathedral as well as some of Spain’s oldest Romanesque buildings. You then continue to Gijon (a further 90 miles) where dinner is included at the hotel this evening. The following two nights are on a bed and breakfast basis. Gijon has gained a reputation for delicious cuisine and there are restaurants of all styles ranging from fine dining to cider taverns specialising in dishes that go with the local brew. A walking orientation tour tomorrow morning will tell you more. DAY FOuR: Morning walking orientation tour of Gijon. The two physical features which characterise the port of Gijon are the hilltop quarter of Cimidevilla and the long swathe of sand of San Lorenzo beach. At the foot of Cimidivella are the Plaza Mayor and the Palacio de Revillagigedo, an 18th century baroque palace now used for exhibitions. At one end of the San Lorenzo beach you’ll find the Roman baths and, at the other, the peaceful Isabel park, full of birds and where there is a procession every September to lay flowers at the monument to Alexander Fleming, a tradition going back to 1955 after a visit by his widow. DAY FIVE: Included excursion to Covadonga in the Picos de Europa National Park. In a stunning setting, Covadonga was the site of the 8th century battle in which an outnumbered Christian army defeated the Moors and which is regarded as the beginning of the re-conquest of Spain – although the final victory was nearly 800 years later! 115 miles round trip today.DAY SIx: Depart Gijon, stopping first at the picturesque fishing village of Cudillero whose tightly packed, colourful houses line the streets which funnel down to the small port. Then it’s on to the ‘Beach of Cathedrals’ in Galicia, where at low tide the caves and craggy arches are revealed. You have free time for lunch at Ribadeo before continuing to Santiago de Compostela for three nights half board accommodation. 205 miles today. DAYS SEVEN AND EIgHT: You have an included walking tour of the old town. Santiago de Compostela is the end-point of the third most important Christian pilgrimage of the

Middle Ages – after Rome and Jerusalem. According to legend, the remains of Saint James (Santiago) were taken from Jerusalem and enshrined in Compostela. Millions of pilgrims came on foot via the many “Roads to Santiago” to visit his shrine. It’s much easier to get to Santiago these days although many still follow the marked long distance paths to the magnificent cathedral. From Santiago there is also an optional trip to the Rias Baixas area to the south where rivers cut into the land to form the serrated coastline.DAY NINE: Today you travel back to Madrid, a total of 385 miles. Your en-route stop is in Tordesillas on the River Duero. You will learn of the windowless cell here which was home for 46 years to ‘Joanna the Mad’, Catherine of Aragon’s sister, who, heartbroken, refused to be parted from her husband’s coffin, opening it several times on the journey from Burgos to Granada for burial in the Royal Chapel there. Continue to Madrid for the last night of your holiday on a bed and breakfast basis. DAY TEN: Free time until you depart for the airport and your flight home.

The regions of Galicia and Asturias on Spain’s north-west Atlantic coast are part of Green Spain - the wonderful scenery which ranges from the mountainous Picos de Europa, to the stunning coastline of coves, cliffs, fjord-like inlets cut by the Atlantic swell. From UNESCO-listed Alcala de Henares you visit Gijon in Asturias first, and then travel into Galicia to stay in Santiago de Compostela – the most famous pilgrimage destination in the world.

• 2 nights hb Alcala de Henares, 3 nights Gijon (1 hb and 2 bb), 3 nights hb Santiago de Compostela, 1 night bb Madrid • Walking tour Alcala de Henares • Visit to Covadonga in the Picos de Europa • Walking tour Gijon • Walking tour Santiago de Compostela • Visits to Leon, Cudillero, the Beach of Cathedrals and Tordesillas

10 days from £989 September

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YOuR HOTELSHOTEL FORuM HHHH, Alcala de Henares (two nights)A modern hotel ten minutes walk from the old town. The hotel has a large lobby with a bar and a restaurant, and a rooftop solarium. Its large bedrooms have climate control, tv, minibar, full bathroom with hairdryer, and free wifi. (www.rafaelhoteles.com/en).HOTEL ABBA PLAYA HHHH, Gijon (three nights)The hotel has a terrace with wonderful views to the sea and over San Lorenzo beach, a café-bar on the terrace, restaurant and fitness centre. Bedrooms have air-conditioning, tv, minibar, full bathroom with hairdryer, and free wifi. It is a 3-minute walk to the beach and Isabel park and a pleasant 25-minute stroll along the seafront to the old town. (www.abbahoteles.com/en/)gRAN HOTEL SANTIAgO HHHH, Santiago de Compostela (three nights)The hotel is ten minutes on foot to the city centre and 25 minutes to the Cathedral. It has a courtyard lobby with a bar and free wifi. Bedrooms have wired internet, air-conditioning, tv, minibar, and full bathroom with hairdryer. (www.hotelghsantiago.com/EN/hotel.html)

HOTEL SENATOR gRAN VIA 70 HHHH, Madrid (one night)

Centrally located on the Gran Via, the hotel has a café-bar and restaurant. Bedrooms have air-conditioning, tv, full bathroom with hairdryer, and free wifi. (www.senatorgranvia70spahotel.com/en/)


A Week on the Algarve

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.

DAYS TWO TO SEVEN: In resort with 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 Carvoiero (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.


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

8 days from £719 March, May & September 2017, March 2018

PROgRAMME

YOuR HOTELTHE 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)

Extend your holiday – extra week available on the Algarve.



A week on the Lisbon Coast

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 13th century 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 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.

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.

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

8 days from £899 September & October

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YOuR HOTELESTORIL 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)



The Islands & Gardens of Lake Maggiore

DAY ONE: Flight to Milan, transfer to your Lake Maggiore Hotel for seven nights half board accommodation. Transfer times from Malpensa, Linate and Bergamo are 45 minutes, 1 ¼ hours 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, half way 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. A relaxing trip to one of the most beautiful lakes in Europe:

Lake Orta. Surrounded by lush woodland Orta really is a hidden secret. There is free time to stroll and admire the quaint cobbled streets of Orta S. Giulio and for taking a coffee at a café in the picturesque lakeside piazza. There is also the opportunity for a boat ride to the enchanting S. Giulio’s Island, where you can visit the 12th-century Basilica and crypt of S. Giulio (ferry not included). The afternoon continues through the scenic countryside of the Vergante Hills and along the southern tip of Lake Maggiore and the towering statue of S. Carlo Borromeo, said to be the largest in the world, with panoramic views of the lake.

Optional excursions will also be available.

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 camelias.

• 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

YOuR HOTELHOTEL 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

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 old-fashioned 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 minutes 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 pre-historic 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 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.

DAY EIgHT: Free time until your departure to the airport. Depending on flight times, there may be time for a spot of last-minute shopping en route.

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.

• 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

8 days from £899 June, August & September

PROgRAMME

YOuR HOTELHOTEL LOVERE HHHH, Lovere, Lake Iseo (seven nights)

This hotel has 55 rooms. Standard rooms have private bath or shower, wc, tea/coffee making facilities, telephone, satellite tv and minibar. Classic rooms with balcony and Superior rooms with balcony and partial lake view are available at supplements. The hotel has a restaurant, bar, gym, and terraces with view of the lake. There is also a spa area (charges apply) with indoor pool, Sauna, Turkish Bath, Hydrojet, etc. (www.hotellovere.it)



The Cinque Terre, Portofino & the Italian Lakes

DAY ONE: Flight to Milan, transfer to your hotel on Lake Maggiore for two nights half board accommodation. Transfer times from Malpensa, Linate and Bergamo are 30 minutes, 1 hour and 1 hour 30 minutes 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, an historic town surrounded by paddy-fields (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 villa-owners – 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.

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! La Certosa, a notable Renaissance monastery, lies just to the north of the city. You arrive at Lake Maggiore in the afternoon, for one night, again on a half board basis. Total today 152 miles, mainly motorway.

DAY EIgHT: Free time until your transfer 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

YOuR HOTELSHOTEL MILAN SPERANZA Au LAC HHHH, Stresa (first two and last nights)

The hotel description is on page 18.

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)



The Tuscan Coast, Lucca & Florence

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 Lerici, on the east side of the Gulf (23 miles), but return boat tickets will be provided for the crossing to Portovenere, the ‘Port of Venus’ on the other side (weather permitting).

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

YOuR HOTELHOTEL 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)



Bordighera - the Italian Riviera & Monte Carlo

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.

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.

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

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

PROgRAMME

YOuR HOTELHOTEL 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, air-conditioning, 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.



Isle of Elba, Siena & the Medieval Cities of Tuscany

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.

DAY EIgHT: Free time until your transfer to the airport and your flight home. Depending on flight times, there may be time for some last minute shopping/sightseeing en route.

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

YOuR HOTELSHOTEL gRAN DuCA HHHH, Livorno (one night)

The first night is spent at the Gran Duca in the centre of Livorno, overlooking the harbour and just 100m from the Port. It has a restaurant and there are plenty of 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 medieval centre (the magnificent 13th century 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

DAY ONE: Flight to Naples. On arrival, transfer to your hotel in Caserta (30 minutes approx) for one nights half board accommodation.

DAY TWO: 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 THREE TO FIVE: 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 SIx 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 two nights on a half board basis. 233 miles today.

DAY SEVEN: 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 EIgHT: Free time till your transfer to the airport for your flight home.

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

YOuR HOTELSHOTEL EuROPA HHHH, Caserta (first and last two nights)

The hotel is centrally situated close to the pedestrian shopping area and just 200m from the Royal Palace. The hotel has a small lounge bar, breakfast room and fitness room. Bedrooms are air conditioned and have shower, minibar and tv. Dinner is taken in a nearby restaurant. (www.hoteleuropacaserta.com)

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 outdoor pool (seasonal) and lobby bar. Wifi is free throughout the hotel. Superior rooms are available at a supplement. (www.itacahotel.it)


La Bella Italia - le Marche, Abruzzo & Rome

DAY ONE: Flight to Rome and short transfer to your hotel in Ostia for one night bed and breakfast accommodation.DAY TWO: You head across the Apennines passing just north of the Abruzzo National Park to the town of Sulmona. Set spectacularly at the foot of the Majella massif, Sulmona’s main avenue is named after its most famous son, the Roman poet Ovid. The Corso Ovidio runs from the pleasant streets of the old town to the medieval aqueduct at the huge Piazza Garibaldi. Another of Sulmona’s claims to fame are ‘confetti’, sugared almonds given out at weddings and baptisms and often crafted into brightly coloured flowers. After free time to explore and for lunch, you continue down to the Adriatic, arriving at the Hotel Meripol, Alba Adriatica in the late afternoon for four nights half board accommodation. 195 miles today.Alba Adriatica is famed for its beach, shaded by pines, but also has an old centre and, with its 10,000 inhabitants, all services are available. The blue sea, green pines and long seafront promenade, are set against the green rolling countryside which is the hallmark of this region. DAYS THREE TO FIVE: In Alba Adriatica with two included excursions, to Offida and Ascoli Piceno, and to nearby Tortoreto Alto and Civitella del Tronto.Ascoli is set in the hills, close to two national parks. Its historic centre bears witness to a chequered past: an important Roman centre on the Via Salaria (the salt road), it was ravaged by the Goths and came under Lombard rule, that of the Malatestas and Sforzas, and was then part of the Papal States. The grey marble of the main palaces and squares is quite unusual. Its Renaissance Piazza del Populo is considered one of Italy’s finest. Offida takes its name from ‘Oppidum’, a ‘fortified town’ in Latin, and stands amid an impressive set of walls. By tradition it is a town of lace-making – there is a monument to this effect. There is an impressive theatre and collegiate church, and an unusual triangular central square. It is on the list of Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages, being set amidst the rolling hills of the landscapes.At just 227m above sea level, Tortoreto Alto is not actually as ‘alto’ as all that. But high enough to have superb views not just of the countryside but also down to the sea. It is a village of narrow alleys and shady squares, untouched by time. Civitella del Tronto is another member of the ‘Beautiful Villages’ list. It nestles under its hilltop fortress (which is fortunately accessed by an escalator!). The fortress was the northern bulwark of the Kingdom of Naples, on its border with the Papal States, and was one of

Europe’s largest. Once again there are superb views of the countryside.An optional trip to historic Macerata & the impressive abbey of San Claudio al Chienti will also be offered.DAY SIx: You leave the coast and take the direct route to Rome, 130 motorway miles away for two nights bed and breakfast accommodation. On arrival, you have an included half day city tour by coach with official guide, taking in the Roman Forum, the Capitoline Hill, the enormous monument to Vittorio Emmanuele and St Peter’s Basilica, among others. After checking into your hotel, the city is yours to enjoy! Your Tour Director will take those who wish for a walk to the Spanish Steps and the Trevi fountain – don’t forget to throw in a coin to make sure you come back!DAY SEVEN: Free in Rome. In the morning your Tour Director will accompany those who wish, again by public transport, to the Vatican City. Similarly, in the evening he will accompany those who wish to Piazza Navona and arrange dinner nearby if required.DAY EIgHT: Departure to the airport for your return flight home.

Off the beaten track in Italy, enjoying unspoilt villages and rolling countryside from a comfortable coastal base…this is the focus of this visit to La Bella Italia. You will see unspoilt, typically Italian, towns and villages, some of which are officially among ‘I borghi piu belli d’Italia’, Italy’s most beautiful villages, but not over-run by tourist flows – places to stroll and take your time to enjoy. Add to this a couple of nights in eternal Rome, where there is always something to visit or revisit and this will make for a memorable Italian holiday. You will travel right across the spine of Italy – the Italian peninsula is only 100 miles wide most of its length – so along the way there is some superb mountain scenery, too.

• 1 night bb Ostia, 4 nights hb in Alba Adriatica, on the Marche-Abruzzo border, 2 nights bb central Rome • Visits to Sulmona, Offida and Ascoli Piceno • Guided tour of Rome.

8 days from £929 May & October

PROgRAMME

YOuR HOTELSHOTEL OSTIA ANTICA PARK HHH, Ostia (one night)The first night of your holiday is spent at this new hotel, which has 80 en-suite rooms with telephone, satellite tv and minibar. The hotel has lift, bar, restaurant and a garden with patio. It is located on the outskirts of Ostia, with a frequent public bus service to the town centre. (www.ostiaanticapark.it)

HOTEL MERIPOL HHHH, Alba Adriatica (four nights)Four nights are spent in this excellent hotel overlooking the pines and sandy beach of the Adriatic, where the Muscella family will make you feel very welcome. The hotel has spacious lounge (Wi-Fi available), bar, breakfast room, restaurant serving a wide range of Italian and international dishes, terraces, garden, outdoor pool, and comfortable bedrooms with balcony, safe, minibar, hairdryer, bath or shower and wc. (www.hotelmeripol.it)

HOTEL gIOBERTI HHHH, Rome (two nights)The hotel is situated near to Termini station and the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. A metro stop is close by. There is a breakfast room, lounge, and bar area. Bedrooms have bath/shower, wc, satellite tv, safety deposit box, and internet access (chargeable). (www.hotelgioberti.it)


Dolomites & the Veneto

DAY ONE: Flight to Venice or Treviso airports. Transfer to your hotel in Castelfranco Veneto (30 minutes from Treviso and 50 minutes from Venice airport) for two nights bed and breakfast hotel accommodation. . Your hotel stands right by the walls of this little town – an historic gem where the river was diverted to fill the moat around the walls. In front of the walls on one side lies the market square with shops, bars and restaurants. There are many more within heavily fortified walls where you can also see the statue of the artist, Giorgione and the lion of St. Mark by the clock on the spectacular tower.DAY TWO: Included tour to Padua and Vicenza. Visitors come to Vicenza to see the work of Andrea di Pietro della Gondola, better known as Palladio, whose designs have influenced architects worldwide. Palladio’s Teatro Olimpico, started in 1580, is considered one of the purest creations of Renaissance architecture. You will also see the spectacular palace and squares, including Piazza dei Signori, dominated by the immense Basilica. Padua is home to St Anthony, Giotto’s masterpiece - the Scrovegni Chapel, and to one of Europe’s oldest universities. It is a delight to explore the many piazzas and arcaded streets where Shakespeare’s Petruchio tamed his shrew. 77 miles total today. DAY THREE: Depart in the afternoon and travel north through the Piave valley to the market town of Feltre for a short stop to visit the small, but extremely picturesque main square. Continue to Fiera di Primiero in the Trentino for four nights half board accommodation. 52 miles today. Nestled in a valley 2000ft above sea level, Fiera is a pretty little town, with shops and hotels along its main street, and spectacular granitic peaks all around. Situated at the junction of two alpine valleys it is ideally placed for exploring the area.DAYS FOuR TO SIx: In Fiera with two included excursions.Tour of the Dolomites: This circular tour showcases the dramatic scenery and the jagged peaks of the Dolomites. Driving north to San Martino di Castrozza your coach then negotiates the Rolle Pass at 6,500ft which was built by the Austrians in the 19th century. Your journey continues via Predazzo to Moena in the Fassa Valley. In this area the locals language is neither Italian, nor German, but Ladin. After taking the San Pellegrino pass you drive back to Fiera via Falcade and Agordo. A spectacular day covering 80 miles of magnificent landscapes.

Bolzano: Bolzano or Bozen in German is at the crossroads of Mediterranean and Central European cultures. It is a pleasant stroll through the arcaded streets to the fruit and vegetable market or maybe you prefer to take a cable car to the Renon (fare not included). The cable car replaced the old cog railway in 1966 and takes 12 minutes, shaving 1 ¼ hours off the journey time! Bolzano is famous as the last resting place of Ötzi - the iceman. You have an included entrance to the exhibition devoted to the Copper Age preserved body accidentally discovered in mountain ice in 1991. 150 miles today.DAY SEVEN: Return to Castelfranco for your last night on a bed and breakfast basis. On the way you make two stops, the first of which is in the medieval town of Bassano del Grappa, set on the River Brenta. Enjoy a walk to the restored 16th century (originally) wooden covered bridge, the Ponte degli Alpini, and see one of the oldest distilleries in Bassano, where the local grappa is produced. The second stop is Marostica where, in 1454, a game of chess was played. This was no ordinary game of chess. It was a duel between two knights for the hand of the beautiful Lionora using human pieces. The townspeople replay the match in the main square every two years. 60 miles today.DAY EIgHT: Departure for the airport and your flight home.

This holiday will show you two very different areas of northern Italy. The rich plains of the central Veneto display both the past and current wealth of the region in cities like Padua and Vicenza where the influence of Venetian rule can still be seen in the Classical, Palladian architecture. The north of the Veneto has a corridor up to the Austrian border through the mighty Dolomites which are shared with neighbouring Trentino-South Tyrol. The character here changes the further north you go as you can tell from the buildings and the street signs as Italian gives way to German in a region which became part of Italy at the end of WWI.

• 3 nights bb in Castelfranco Veneto and 4 nights hb in Fiera di Primiero • Excursion to Padua and Vicenza • Full day tour of the Dolomites • Excursion to Bolzano • Visits to Feltre, Bassano del Grappa and Marostica

8 days from £979 September

PROgRAMME

YOuR HOTELSALBERgO al MORETTO HHHH, Castelfranco Veneto (first two and last nights)

Described by the owners as the ‘oldest guesthouse in town’, the 4* hotel has 46 rooms with tv, free wifi, minibar, air-conditioning and bathroom with hairdryer. The hotel is a two-minute walk to the Piazza Giorgone and the castle walls. (www.albergoalmoretto.it)

HOTEL ISOLABELLA HHHH, Fiera di Primiero (four nights)

The chalet-style hotel is in the centre of the town and has a restaurant, lounge and cocktail bar, garden and extensive wellness centre. Bedrooms have balcony with a view, tv, minibar and bathroom with hairdryer. (www.hotelisolabella.it/en)


The Slovenian Alps, Lake Bled, Trieste & Venice

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 dock yards 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. Your entry into Trieste is an unusual one: a 25-minute ride on the hybrid tram and funicular railway from Vila Opicina, which descends 326m, with great views as it goes, and arrives right in the heart of the old city of fine buildings and spacious squares. 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.

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

YOuR HOTELSHOTEL 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)



Krakow, Zakopane & the High Tatras

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 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. You can also join an optional excursion across the border into Slovakia, Poland’s southern neighbour. You go to Stary Smokovec, from where a cable car leaves for the mountain town of Hrebienok, 4000ft up and site of several waterfalls. DAY EIgHT: Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Depending on your flight time you may have time for some last minute shopping in Krakow. 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 Tour Director will be happy to assist and point you in the right direction.

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

8 days from £749 June & September

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YOuR HOTELSHOTEL 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)



Berlin, Potsdam & the Harz Mountains

DAY ONE: Flight to Berlin, short transfer to your hotel for three nights bed and breakfast accommodation. Berlin’s Checkpoint Charlie, Brandenburg Gate and Jesse Owens’ Olympic Stadium spring immediately to mind, but this is also a thriving, newly European capital city with emblematic buildings such as the new Bundestag – well worth a visit! Berlin is also home to some of the best museums around – all conveniently clustered together on Museum Island – such as the marvellous Museum of Antiquities and the recently re-opened Neues Museum, with its wonderful Egyptology Collection.DAYS TWO AND THREE: There is an half day city sightseeing tour. The rest of your time is free for you to explore the city and visit some of the wonderful museums. Your Tour Director will assist with plans.DAY FOuR: You leave Berlin and travel through the former East Germany to Wittenberg where, in 1517, Luther famously nailed his “95 Theses’’ to the door of the Castle Church - challenging the teachings of the Church and the authority of the Pope. Today you also stop in picturesque Quedlinburg (like Wittenberg, also on the UNESCO World Heritage list), a maze of cobbled streets and quaint fairy-tale houses, overlooked by its 16th century castle, before continuing to Goslar for three nights half board accommodation. 190 miles today.Goslar is also on the UNESCO World Heritage list, thanks to its old town of decorated half-timbered houses, and was an important seat of the Holy Roman Empire - the Imperial Palace was founded in 1040, but reconstructed in the 19th century. DAYS FIVE AND SIx: You are free in Goslar with an included walking tour of Goslar, and an included excursion to the Brocken. The included excursion is a real treat - a trip into the beautiful Harz Mountains (with a steam train ride!) from pretty Wernigerode, with its old town and fine castle, to the top of the Brocken, the 1142 metre mountain where (apparently!) witches convene every Walpurgisnacht riding on broomsticks and goats! More modern interest is found in the Cold War. The old border passed just west of the Brocken and it was a no-go area for decades, giving rise to the ‘green belt’ landscape you see today. The summit housed the world’s first television tower built to broadcast the 1936 Olympics. Both the Stasi and the Soviet military had listening posts there. If the train is not available on these dates, for any reason, an alternative will be arranged.

There will also be an optional half day excursion into the Western part of the Harz.DAY SEVEN: You leave the Harz and travel to Potsdam for a sightseeing tour of the city. The lakes and rivers contrast beautifully with the numerous palaces and castles – such as the Cecilienhof (which hosted the 1945 conference where the United States, Russia and Britain decided on the post-war future of Germany) and the UNESCO-listed Sanssouci Palace, in its enormous park. The walled-off “Forbidden City”, with its Russian villas, was once controlled by the KGB, and gives an insight into Cold War Potsdam. One nights bed and breakfast accommodation has been reserved for you in Potsdam. 155 miles today.DAY EIgHT: Free time until your transfer to the airport and your return flight.

The scenery and geology of the Harz Mountains, the medieval history amid the half-timbered houses of Goslar and Quedlinburg, the ‘iron curtain’ history of East Germany and Berlin, and the stunning new capital city that is emerging! What a combination – but it doesn’t stop there! You have to add in the splendour of the imperial city of Potsdam, and a steam train ride to the Brocken, the highest point of the Harz mountains, to begin to grasp the picture of this unique holiday.

• 3 nights bb Berlin, 3 nights hb in Goslar, 1 night bb Potsdam • Sightseeing tour of Berlin • Walking tour of Goslar • Journey on the Brocken steam railway • Tour of Potsdam • Visits to Wittenberg and Quedlinburg

8 days from £879 June & July

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YOuR HOTELSLEONARDO HOTEL BERLIN CITY WEST HHHH, Berlin (three nights)

This hotel has a super location in a quiet residential area with excellent access to all parts of the city – there is a metro stop just around the corner. The hotel has a bar/lounge area, lift and comfortable bedrooms with full facilities. (www.leonardo-hotels.com)

HOTEL DER-ACHTERMANN HHHH, Goslar (three nights)

Situated on the edge of the old town and convenient for all the sights, parts of this apparently modern hotel are 500 years old! All rooms have bath/shower, wc, hairdryer, minibar, radio and tv. Free wifi in reception. There is a cafe/bar at the front of the hotel, and the hotel’s spa area with sauna and indoor pool is free to guests. (www.der-achtermann.de)

MERCuRE HOTEL HHHH, Potsdam (last night)

The Mercure Hotel Potsdam offers 210 comfortable, air-conditioned rooms with shower, wc, hairdryer, tv, phone, safety deposit box, and minibar. There is bar, restaurant and free wifi in reception. It is located in the city centre, right by the wharf and 200m from the main train station. Sanssouci and all the major sights of Potsdam are 5-20 minutes walk away. (www.mercure-potsdam.com)



Weimar, Royal Germany & Prague

DAY ONE: Direct flight to Prague, short transfer to your hotel for two nights bed and breakfast accommodation.DAY TWO: Half day walking tour of Prague. ‘City of a Hundred Spires’, Prague has unmistakable panoramas - the baroque statues on the Charles Bridge, the castle, the embankment along the Vltava River. As well as the views to enjoy, there are historic cafes and traditional pubs, charming shopping streets, parks and gardens.DAY THREE: Today you leave the Czech Republic and travel to Weimar, stopping en route in Dresden where you will have free time for lunch. Known as ‘Florence on the Elbe’ before its total obliteration in WWII, Dresden has been restored to its former glory – dramatically epitomized by the Opera House, the baroque Zwinger complex and the domed Frauenkirche. You then continue to Weimar for four nights half-board. Total today 220 miles, mainly motorway.DAY FOuR: Morning walking tour of Weimar. Weimar was once the political centre of Germany and has always been its cultural capital. The arts flourished here in the 18th century and Weimar was home to Goethe and Schiller whose statues are in front of the National Theatre. Later, Liszt, Richard Strauss, and Kandinsky would all have strong connections with the city. Many buildings are UNESCO listed either for Classical or Bauhaus architecture. The afternoon is free to further explore Weimar. There is an optional excursion in the afternoon to the Buchenwald concentration camp memorial, 6 ½ miles from Weimar. DAYS FIVE AND SIx: In Weimar with two included excursions. The first is a trip south through the Thuringian forest to Coburg – Prince Albert was born in Schloss Rosenau just outside the town. Queen Victoria would famously note in her diary about Rosenau ‘If I were not who I am, I would have my real home here.” As well as Rosenau, you visit the lavish Ehrenburg Palace in the centre of the town where rooms were specially furnished for the Queen, including a flushing toilet from England! Victoria’s parents were married in the palace’s Hall of Giants. After some free time in Coburg, you return to Weimar. (175 miles today).The second excursion parades the majesty of the Wartburg Castle and the charm of Erfurt. Towering 1300ft over the surrounding forest, the gigantic, UNESCO-listed Wartburg is Germany’s best known castle. It dates from the 11th century and is famously known as the place where Martin Luther

translated the New Testament into German while in protective exile in 1521. After a guided tour of the castle you continue to the delightful town of Erfurt. At the heart of the beautifully restored old town is the Merchants’ Bridge which has timber houses all along its 120m span. An ancient university town, Erfurt attracted many scholars including Martin Luther. Goethe was summoned to meet Napoleon here during the 1808 Erfurt Congress which included Tsar Nicholas I and various members of European aristocracy. 110 miles today.DAY SEVEN: Today you return to Prague for your last night on a bed and breakfast basis. The main stop today is Marianske Lazne, known as Marienbad until its German speaking population was expelled in 1945. Surrounded by the mountains of the Slavkov Forest, the heyday for this famous spa town was the turn of the last century when a regular visitor was King Edward VII. The August visits of the socialite monarch would be the highlight of the spa season. Wandering around the splendid colonnades, fountains, spa parks and buildings, it isn’t difficult to imagine those days. 225 miles today.DAY EIgHT: Free time until departure for the airport and your flight home.

Castles, palaces and medieval landmarks galore in Germany and the Czech Republic! This holiday takes you to the beautiful German cities of Weimar and Erfurt as well as historic Coburg which gave its name to the Royal House we now know as Windsor. There you visit Queen Victoria’s much-loved castle, Rosenau and the sumptuous Ehrenburg Palace where she stayed. 2017 is the 500th anniversary of the Reformation and you have a tour of the Wartburg Castle at Eisenach where Martin Luther translated the Bible into German. Your base in Germany is the attractive historic capital, Weimar and you also stay in the wonderful city of Prague. Travelling between the two, you call in at Dresden and Marienbad, a favourite haunt of King Edward VII.

• 3 nights bb Prague, 4 nights hb Weimar • Walking tours of Prague and Weimar • Tours of Ehrenburg and Rosenau Castles in Coburg • Visits to Dresden, Erfurt and Marienbad • Tour of Luther’s Wartburg Castle

8 days from £799 June, July & August

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YOuR HOTELSHOTEL BELVEDERE HHHH, Prague (first two and last nights)

The hotel is located near the city centre and close to Letna Park. There is a tram stop in front of the hotel and a metro station nearby. Rooms have satellite flat screen TV, free wifi, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, bath or shower, wc and hairdryer. The hotel has a lobby bar. (www.hotelbelvedereprague.cz)

HOTEL LEONARDO HHHH, Weimar (four nights)

The hotel is situated opposite the beautiful Ilm Park (landscaped by Goethe) and a pleasant 20 minute walk to the city centre. There is a bistro and bar and facilities in the Health Club (swimming pool, whirl pool, and fitness corner) is included (charge for the sauna). Bedrooms have air conditioning, telephone, flat screen satellite TV, wifi (charges apply) and bath/shower and hairdryer. (www.leonardo-hotels.com)


The Best of the Baltics - Riga, Tallinn & National Parks of Latvia & Estonia

DAY ONE: Flight to Riga, Latvia. Transfer to your hotel (20 minutes) for two nights 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 13th-century 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: 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 THREE: 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 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 FOuR TO SIx: 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 water-features – 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 SEVEN: Depart Tallinn for Riga. You break the journey in Pärnu, Estonia’s foremost seaside resort. The main street, Rüütli, is pedestrianised with shops and cafes. Just off Rüütli 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 Pärnu’s Russian speaking population. After Pärnu, you continue to Riga for one nights bed and breakfast accommodation. 195 miles today.DAY EIgHT: Free time until you depart for the airport and your return flight home.

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

8 days from £849 May & August

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YOuR HOTELSHOTEL RADISSON BLu DAugAVA HHHH, Riga (first two and last nights)

This refurbished hotel stands river-side, 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.


A Week in Crete - No Single Supplement

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 wine making and taste local wines. There is free time for lunch and to see the day to day life in the traditional village of Skalani. 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 life style. 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 specialties 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 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. Driving down the mountains to the coast, your last stop is in the village Fodele. The painter El Greco was born here in 1541. The village is shaded by high plane trees and you will see locals selling their home made handicrafts and oranges from the nearby groves.

Another optional tour takes you to Southern Crete and the outskirts of Mount Ida. In the village 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. On the way back you have a visit to the tranquil Kalivianni nunnery.


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 Gouves in double rooms for single occupancy • Tour of Northern Crete countryside • Traditional Crete and cooking excursion


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YOuR HOTELASTIR BEACH HHHH, Gouves (seven nights)

The hotel is situated on the beach in Gouves on the north coast, 10 miles from Heraklion airport. 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, hair dryer, 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 a smartly designed freshwater swimming pool. Sporting facilities include volleyball, table tennis, and minigolf. There is also a gym with steam bath, sauna and whirlpool. Free wifi in the public areas, chargeable LAN access in the bedrooms. (www.astirbeach.gr)

Extend your holiday – extra week at the Astir Beach Hotel.



Landscapes of the Ancient Isle of Crete

DAY ONE: Flight to Heraklion. 20-minute transfer to your hotel four nights half board accommodation. Your base is Gouves, a smallish, quiet resort with hotels, tavernas and reasonable shopping facilities. The pace of life is slower, however, than in the island’s major resorts.DAYS TWO TO FOuR: At leisure with an included excursion to the Gulf of Mirabello.The Gulf of Mirabello: this fabulous day begins with a trip through a spectacular 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 continue to Elounda, a quiet fishing village sheltered within the calm azure of the Gulf of Mirabello. There is a short walking tour of Elounda in which you will see evidence of previous occupation of the ancient Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Venetians and Ottomans. There is also a 20-minute boat trip across to ramparted Spinalonga island, a former lepers’ colony. On the return journey you make a stop in Aghios Nikolaos, with its lake and harbour views. 72 miles today. There is also the chance to join an optional excursion to Mount Dicti and the attractive Lassithi plateau, birthplace of Zeus, and home to small monasteries and artisanal villages.DAY FIVE: Today you leave for Rethymnon in the west. On the way you will visit Knossos and Crete’s capital city, Heraklion. In Knossos you visit the Minoan Palace, taking you back 4000 years to appreciate the sophistication and technologies of Europe’s oldest civilisation. Crete’s capital, Heraklion, is a colourful, lively city, where you will be shown the city walls, the Venetian harbour, Saint Titus’ Byzantine church and the famed Morosini fountain in Lions’ Square. You also visit the Archaeological Museum, with its unique collection of Minoan relics. Then it’s on further west to your holiday base in Rethymnon for three nights half board accommodation. 69 miles today.DAYS SIx AND SEVEN: At leisure in Rethymnon, with an included excursion to explore the varied landscapes of the south of the island.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.Your excursion to Southern Crete begins with a drive to Preveli monastery, which overlooks the Libyan Sea. You can enjoy the impressive Kourtaliotiko Gorge, green forests and landscapes scattered with tiny white villages. Back towards the North, you visit Argiroupolis village which was built on the ruins of the ancient city of Lapa and has pretty springs and waterfalls, as well as ancient mosaics. You will also visit Lake Kournas, set amid olive groves and against the backdrop of the White Mountains. 70 miles today.There is also the chance to join an optional excursion to Chania, with its walled Venetian Harbour, old town and interesting market area.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.

The stunningly beautiful Bay of Mirabello, with the town of Elounda 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 Knossos, 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.

• 4 nights hb in Gouves, 3 nights hb in Rethymnon • Excursion to Elounda, on the Gulf of Mirabello, with boat trip and entrance to Spinalonga island • Visit to the Minoan Palace of Knossos • Visit to Heraklion • Excursion to Southern Crete including Preveli Monastery, the Kourtaliotiko Gorge, Argiroupolis, and Lake Kournos


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YOuR HOTELSASTIR BEACH HHHH, Gouves (four nights)

The description of the hotel is on page 32.

THEARTEMIS PALACE HOTEL HHHH, Rethymnon (three 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)

Extend your holiday – extra week available at the Astir Beach.



Bucharest & Transylvania

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 ton 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. This a long day – it’s not that far to Sibiu, but we make a detour in both directions and get a taste of the incredible Transfagarasan mountain road, Top Gear’s ‘best road in the world’. 235 miles round trip including the detours.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. Next door is the Art Nouveau Pelisor Palace, built by King Carol for his nephew and consort. After a tour of both the Castle and the Palace 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.

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 experience the astonishing Fagaras pass and 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 and Pelisor Palace • Excursion to the fortified churches of Harman and Prejmer

8 days from £799 September and October

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YOuR HOTELSHOTEL CAPITOL HHH, 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.coroana-brasovului.ro)



Cyprus - Aphrodite’s Ancient Isle

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.

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

8 days from £749 February & November 2017, February 2018

PROgRAMME

YOuR HOTELATHENA BEACH HOTEL HHHH Superior, Paphos (seven nights)

The Athena Beach Hotel has recently been fully refurbished and provides superb accommodation right on the beach, in Kato Paphos, with good access to the town centre. There are lovely spacious gardens, 2 freshwater outdoor swimming pools, 1 indoor heated pool, 3 restaurants offering buffet and a la carte options (half-board includes dining in the buffet restaurant), bars, and spacious lounges and terraces. Bedrooms have bath, shower and wc, satellite tv, fridge, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer, and private balcony or terrace. There is also a spa and health club with gym offering a full range of treatments (charges apply). The hotel also provides resident dance leaders with complimentary dance classes, 18 outdoor and 6 indoor bowls rinks, floodlit tennis courts and mini golf – charges apply to rental of equipment and some facilities. (www.athena-cbh.com)

Extend your holiday – extra week available in our hotel in Cyprus.



Nov ‘17 & Feb ‘18


Tenerife - Island of Contrasts

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, and the chance to take the cable car up the mountain (cost of cable car approx. 22E).

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 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.

A further, optional excursion will also be available to Santa Cruz de Tenerife.


8 days from £549

PROgRAMME

YOuR HOTELDIVERHOTEL TENERIFE SPA AND gARDEN 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.playasenator.com/en/hoteles/diverhotel-tenerife-spa-garden/)

Extend your holiday – extra week available in our hotel in Tenerife.


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. Accessible by cable car and 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.

• 7 nights hb on Tenerife • Excursions to La Laguna, the Botanic Garden and Orotava Valley, and Mount Teide

8 days from £699 February, March & November 2017, February & March 2018

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Island Landscapes of Lanzarote & Fuerteventura

DAY ONE: Flight to Lanzarote, transfer to your hotel for seven nights half board accommodation. Transfer time 40 minutes.

DAYS TWO TO SEVEN: In Playa Blanca, with three included excursions, two within Lanzarote and one to the neighbouring island of Fuerteventura.

Our chosen resort of Playa Blanca is quieter than most of the island’s resorts, yet has every amenity. A particular feature is the long promenade which runs close to the harbour, passing the stunning new upmarket development of Marina Rubicon and continuing out towards Papagayo. There are good island bus services, allowing you to get around by public transport if you wish.

Manrique’s Lanzarote: your included excursion takes you to see different aspects of Manrique’s Isle, such as Teguise - the old inland capital, Bateria del Rio, and the artist’s stunning Cactus Garden. Cacti were important to the island: to this day there are fields of prickly pear cactus – this was grown to harvest cochineal beetles and the brilliant red dye they produce, one of the main industries of the island until the 19th century.

The excursion in the south of Lanzarote includes a range of unlikely scenery. You will see the pretty white painted village of Yaiza, the coastal salt-pans of Janubio, and the cliffs near El Golfo. Then you drive amid the unique scenery of the Volcanoes Natural Park, and finish in the unusual vineyards of La Geria, where man’s ingenuity has made vines thrive in a hostile setting.

Fuerteventura: your third excursion begins with a 20 minute walk (taxis are available) to the harbour where you catch the ferry to Corralejo, Fuerteventura. It is a 35 minute crossing, please keep an eye out for pods of dolphins which are frequently seen here. Just south of Corralejo is the natural park area of Las Dunas, an enormous sandy area similar to the Sahara Desert. Amongst other stops, you will also visit the island’s former capital, Betancuria. The scenery as you travel

across the island is stunning.


The entire island of Lanzarote is a UNESCO biosphere reserve, and it contains no less than 13 ‘protected areas’ including a Spanish National Park - Timanfaya, where Raquel Welch was memorably filmed in ‘One Million Years BC’. As your base we have chosen Playa Blanca, a quieter resort in the extreme south of the island, close to the Papagayo nature reserve. The artist Cesar Manrique left an indelible mark on the island, not just in the artistic heritage, but in his (and his followers’) dedication to maintaining the unique landscapes of his island and opposition to tasteless over-development. As you explore Lanzarote, you will see that hi-rise building has been avoided, that the traditional rural architecture with its white buildings and striking green paintwork has been respected, and above all that the island’s extraordinary landscapes have been maintained unblemished. And all of this in a year round warm climate.

• 7 (or 14) nights hb in the H10 Lanzarote Princess in Playa Blanca • Included excursion to Fuerteventura • Included sightseeing excursion around Manrique’s Lanzarote • Excursion to southern Lanzarote

8 days from £549

PROgRAMME

YOuR HOTELH10 LANZAROTE PRINCESS HHHH, Playa Blanca (seven nights)

Located in Playa Blanca just a short walk to the promenade, the hotel has been recently refurbished. It has two restaurants, two bars and a coffee bar. There are two swimming pools, minigolf and tennis court. Free wifi in the lobby. Bedrooms have bath, hairdryer, terrace or balcony, fridge and flat screen tv. Standard rooms have garden or mountain view; superior rooms with pool or sea view are available at a supplement. (www.h10hotels.com)

Extend your holiday – extra week available in Playa Blanca.


8 days from £849 May & November 2017, March 2018

gENERAL INFORMATIONITINERARIES AND 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. In some hotels this will mean a set menu at dinner with no or limited choice, 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! Please refer to Clause 19 of our Booking Conditions for further information regarding hotels. 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. 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.

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.

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ABOUT US: Preferred Travel Services is an award winning, independently owned, friendly company founded in 2000, holders of CAA Air Licence No 5537, and members of ABTA (No W3692).The two directors share more than 60 years of travel industry experience. Whichever holiday you choose, you’ll 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. Here are just a few comments from some customers who have travelled with us recently.We found Manuel to be an excellent, very informative guide who we would like to be with again on future visits. Salva was also an excellent driver. He was always very smartly dressed and the coach was clean and comfortable. Mr & Mrs A, York – Eastern Andalucia This was a wonderful holiday. I had travelled with your company before and been very satisfied, but, if possible, this one was even better! All the locations were excellent, and the timings for each one were perfect. Please don’t change the itinerary - I should like to go round again! Well done and thank you. Mrs L, West Sussex – Carcassonne, Cathar CountryExcellent holiday, very well organised! Coach driver excellent and Tour Guide Brilliant! Mr & Mrs A. Leicester – Cities of AndaluciaAll in all we have enjoyed a wonderful 8 days with everything to our liking. The staff have all been so helpful and polite, which encourages us to want to use Preferred Travel Services again. We will certainly be recommending your company to friends and family. Thank you. Mr J, Essex - Isla Canela

Guillaume was 1st class, very informative. Bus spotless, always on time. Two very careful and helpful drivers. Very interesting and stimulating lots of variety. Hotel situation was ideal. Contact with head office. Unfailingly helpful. Mr & Mrs S, Aberdeen - ProvenceEnjoyed the holiday. The visit to Spinalonga was excellent. From the departure at East Midlands Airport and throughout the whole of our time in Crete everyone (without exception) couldn’t have been more kind and helpful. Overall we would give the holiday 10/10 and will certainly travel with Preferred Travel again. Mr & Mrs C, Nottingham – Landscapes of CreteI really enjoyed this holiday. Excellent balance of included events and free time. Top quality food in Goslar hotel and other members of party provided good company. Christian proved a brilliant and careful driver. Mike the Tour Manager was approachable, knowledgeable and good company. Overall, a most enjoyable experience. Thanks to all concerned Mr B, Staffordshire – Berlin & Harz What a fantastic holiday. Petra was brilliant, and the Leonardo hotel was magnificent. I think it was probably the best holiday I have ever been on. Mrs S, Co. Durham – Weimar, Royal GermanyVery well organised trip to some wonderful destinations staying in great hotels. Overall holiday experience enhanced due to personal efforts of Katri - a real credit to the organisation. Mr M, Edinburgh – Baltics



EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY: Holidays are of 7 night duration, but if you would like to spend longer in warmer climes there is the option of an extra week’s relaxation in Crete, Cyprus, Andalucia, Catalonia, the Algarve, Tenerife and Lanzarote.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.GROUP TRAVEL: Group discounts are available from as few as 10 paying passengers. Exclusive departures are also available. Please contact us on 0116 279 3929 or e-mail [email protected] 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 [email protected] if there is something you think we should add to it. ACKNOWLEDgEMENTS: Images in our brochures 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; GNTB; Visit Poland; VisitCyprus; Rafael Lopez-Monne; www.slovenia.info; www.visitandorra.com; Miquel Angel Torro/Turismo Costa del Sol/www.visitacostadelsol.com; l’Office de Tourisme d’Arles; Visit Estonia; Greek National Tourist Office/C_Moustafellou; Oficina de Turisme de Sant Feliu de Guixols/Alex Tremps, Josep Homs; Czech Tourism; 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 Fotògrafs; www.slovenia.info/B.Cvetkovic; Turismo de Canarias/Alex Martin Ros

These holidays are operated by High Concepts Ltd t/a Preferred Travel Services, 41 High Street, Kibworth, Leicester. LE8 0HS. Tel: 0116 2793929. Fax: 0116 2793214. [email protected]. www.preferredts.com. Registered in England No. 4000185. ABTA Membership No. W3692. Atol Protected 5537.

Escorted Holidays January 2017 to March 2018

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Holiday Prices and Insurance PremiumsPrices 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). Insurance premiums are £44.95 per person under the age of 80 at the date of departure for holidays up to 10 days and £54.95 for two weeks.FlightsWe 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 DetailsAirlines and timings are subject to change. 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. Where airlines charge separately for checked baggage, carriage of one suitcase per person is included in the holiday price. 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 policies vary from airline to airline. In most cases seats are pre-allocated which cannot be changed. Therefore, if you have any seating preferences (including guaranteed seats together), it is important that you mark these in the Special Requests part of the booking form, or, because in many cases we perform online check-in on your behalf, 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. If you tell us about any seating preferences after we have sent your travel documents, we shall do our best to accommodate you, but there will be a fee of £15 per person plus any costs charged by the airline. Flights from Norwich Airport: Please note that Norwich Airport charges a development fee of £10 per passenger which is payable locally and is not included in our holiday prices.

HOW TO BOOK MADE EASY - RESERVATIONS HOTLINE: 0116 279 3929We suggest you check availability and make a provisional booking before sending your booking form. Call our reservations hotline on 0116 279 3929 or e-mail [email protected]. Then complete the booking form and return it with the deposit payment of £125 per person (or full balance if applicable) plus insurance premium if required to Preferred Travel Services, 41 High Street, Kibworth, Leicester, LE8 0HS. Please make cheques payable to Preferred Travel Services.

Carcassonne, Cathar Country & Catalonia (brochure page 3) Holiday Code: 7CAMQ Barcelona Date Day Airline Dep Rtn PriceAberdeen** 19-Apr-17 Wed British Airways 1105 1730 £819

23-Apr-17 Sun British Airways 1105 1740 £84911-May-17 Thu British Airways 1105 1730 £86908-Jun-17 Thu British Airways 1105 1730 £87907-Sep-17 Thu British Airways 1105 1730 £87921-Sep-17 Thu British Airways 1105 1730 £86905-Oct-17 Thu British Airways 1105 1730 £84912-Oct-17 Thu British Airways 1105 1730 £839

Belfast Int 19-Apr-17 Wed Easyjet 1000 0920 £69923-Apr-17 Sun Easyjet 0950 0920 £729

Birmingham 19-Apr-17 Wed Ryanair 1540 1515 £69923-Apr-17 Sun Monarch 1640 2210 £72911-May-17 Thu Monarch 0640 1230 £74908-Jun-17 Thu Monarch 0640 1230 £75907-Sep-17 Thu Monarch 0640 1230 £75921-Sep-17 Thu Monarch 0640 1230 £74905-Oct-17 Thu Monarch 0640 1230 £72912-Oct-17 Thu Monarch 0640 1230 £719

Bristol 19-Apr-17 Wed Easyjet 1035 1530 £69923-Apr-17 Sun Easyjet 0710 1205 £72911-May-17 Thu Easyjet 1445 1410 £74908-Jun-17 Thu Easyjet 1445 1410 £75907-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 1445 1410 £75921-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 1445 1410 £74905-Oct-17 Thu Easyjet 1445 1410 £72912-Oct-17 Thu Easyjet 1445 1410 £719

Cardiff 19-Apr-17 Wed Vueling 2145 2110 £699Dublin 19-Apr-17 Wed Ryanair 0615 1210 £699

23-Apr-17 Sun Ryanair 0615 1210 £72911-May-17 Thu Ryanair 1230 1820 £74908-Jun-17 Thu Ryanair 1230 1820 £75907-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 1230 1820 £75921-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 1230 1820 £74905-Oct-17 Thu Ryanair 1230 1820 £72912-Oct-17 Thu Ryanair 1230 1820 £719

East Midlands 19-Apr-17 Wed Ryanair 0935 1500 £69923-Apr-17 Sun Ryanair 0935 1500 £72911-May-17 Thu Ryanair 0935 1500 £74908-Jun-17 Thu Ryanair 0935 1500 £75907-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 0935 1500 £75921-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 0935 1500 £74905-Oct-17 Thu Ryanair 0935 1500 £72912-Oct-17 Thu Ryanair 0935 1500 £719

Edinburgh 19-Apr-17 Wed Ryanair 0630 1255 £69923-Apr-17 Sun Ryanair 0700 1325 £72911-May-17 Thu Ryanair 0630 1255 £74908-Jun-17 Thu Ryanair 0630 1255 £75907-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 0630 1255 £75921-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 0630 1255 £74905-Oct-17 Thu Ryanair 0630 1255 £72912-Oct-17 Thu Ryanair 0630 1255 £719

Gatwick 19-Apr-17 Wed Easyjet 1420 1650 £69923-Apr-17 Sun Easyjet 1420 1630 £72911-May-17 Thu Easyjet 1420 1630 £74908-Jun-17 Thu Easyjet 1420 1630 £75907-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 1420 1630 £75921-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 1420 1630 £74905-Oct-17 Thu Easyjet 1420 1630 £72912-Oct-17 Thu Easyjet 1420 1630 £719

Glasgow 23-Apr-17 Sun Jet2 0745 1415 £76911-May-17 Thu Jet2 0735 1405 £78908-Jun-17 Thu Jet2 0735 1405 £79907-Sep-17 Thu Jet2 0735 1405 £79921-Sep-17 Thu Jet2 0735 1405 £78905-Oct-17 Thu Jet2 0735 1405 £76912-Oct-17 Thu Jet2 0735 1405 £759

Heathrow 19-Apr-17 Wed British Airways 1430 1300 £73923-Apr-17 Sun British Airways 1430 1430 £76911-May-17 Thu British Airways 1430 1300 £78908-Jun-17 Thu British Airways 1430 1300 £79907-Sep-17 Thu British Airways 1430 1300 £79921-Sep-17 Thu British Airways 1430 1300 £78905-Oct-17 Thu British Airways 1430 1300 £76912-Oct-17 Thu British Airways 1430 1300 £759

Leeds-Bradford 23-Apr-17 Sun Jet2 0815 1415 £76911-May-17 Thu Jet2 0700 1300 £78908-Jun-17 Thu Jet2 0700 1300 £79907-Sep-17 Thu Jet2 0700 1300 £79921-Sep-17 Thu Jet2 0700 1300 £78905-Oct-17 Thu Jet2 0700 1300 £76912-Oct-17 Thu Jet2 0700 1300 £759

Liverpool 19-Apr-17 Wed Easyjet 0700 1220 £69923-Apr-17 Sun Easyjet 1855 0020 £72911-May-17 Thu Easyjet 0710 1230 £74908-Jun-17 Thu Easyjet 0710 1230 £75907-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0710 1230 £75921-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0710 1230 £74905-Oct-17 Thu Easyjet 0710 1230 £72912-Oct-17 Thu Easyjet 0710 1230 £719

Luton 19-Apr-17 Wed Easyjet 1250 1800 £69923-Apr-17 Sun Easyjet 0700 1215 £72911-May-17 Thu Easyjet 0700 1205 £74908-Jun-17 Thu Easyjet 0700 1205 £75907-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0700 1205 £75921-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0700 1205 £74905-Oct-17 Thu Easyjet 0700 1205 £72912-Oct-17 Thu Easyjet 0700 1205 £719

Manchester 19-Apr-17 Wed Ryanair 0625 1200 £69923-Apr-17 Sun Ryanair 0625 1155 £72911-May-17 Thu Monarch 0725 1320 £74908-Jun-17 Thu Monarch 0725 1320 £75907-Sep-17 Thu Monarch 0725 1320 £75921-Sep-17 Thu Monarch 0725 1320 £74905-Oct-17 Thu Monarch 0725 1320 £72912-Oct-17 Thu Monarch 0725 1320 £719

Newcastle 19-Apr-17 Wed Easyjet 1720 2300 £69923-Apr-17 Sun Easyjet 1720 2320 £72911-May-17 Thu Easyjet 1720 2300 £74908-Jun-17 Thu Easyjet 1720 2300 £75907-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 1720 2300 £75921-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 1720 2300 £74905-Oct-17 Thu Easyjet 1720 2300 £72912-Oct-17 Thu Easyjet 1720 2300 £719

Prestwick 19-Apr-17 Wed Ryanair 1730 2345 £69923-Apr-17 Sun Ryanair 1730 2345 £72911-May-17 Thu Ryanair 1730 2345 £74908-Jun-17 Thu Ryanair 1730 2345 £75907-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 1730 2345 £75921-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 1730 2345 £74905-Oct-17 Thu Ryanair 1730 2345 £72912-Oct-17 Thu Ryanair 1730 2345 £719

Southend 23-Apr-17 Sun Easyjet 1715 2215 £729Stansted 19-Apr-17 Wed Ryanair 0815 1220 £699

23-Apr-17 Sun Ryanair 1245 1530 £72911-May-17 Thu Ryanair 0815 1220 £74908-Jun-17 Thu Ryanair 0815 1220 £75907-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 0815 1220 £75921-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 0815 1220 £74905-Oct-17 Thu Ryanair 0815 1220 £72912-Oct-17 Thu Ryanair 0815 1220 £719

** via Heathrow Supplements per person: Single room April, October £0Single room (other dates) £120

Montserrat, Roman Tarragona & Gaudi’s Reus (brochure page 4) Holiday Code: 7RTE

Q Barcelona Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price

Aberdeen** 02-Apr-17 Sun British Airways 1105 1940 £74917-May-17 Wed British Airways 1105 1730 £76904-Oct-17 Wed British Airways 1105 1730 £759

Belfast Int 02-Apr-17 Sun Easyjet 0950 0920 £62917-May-17 Wed Easyjet 1000 0920 £64904-Oct-17 Wed Easyjet 1000 0920 £639

Birmingham 02-Apr-17 Sun Monarch 1640 2210 £62917-May-17 Wed Ryanair 1540 1515 £64904-Oct-17 Wed Ryanair 1540 1515 £639

Bristol 02-Apr-17 Sun Easyjet 0710 1205 £62917-May-17 Wed Easyjet 1035 1530 £64904-Oct-17 Wed Easyjet 1035 1530 £639

Cardiff 03-Apr-17 Mon Vueling 2145 2110 £62917-May-17 Wed Vueling 2145 2110 £64904-Oct-17 Wed Vueling 2145 2110 £639

Dublin 02-Apr-17 Sun Ryanair 0615 1210 £62917-May-17 Wed Ryanair 0615 1210 £64904-Oct-17 Wed Ryanair 0615 1210 £639

East Midlands 02-Apr-17 Sun Ryanair 0935 1500 £62917-May-17 Wed Ryanair 0935 1500 £64904-Oct-17 Wed Ryanair 0935 1500 £639

Edinburgh 02-Apr-17 Sun Ryanair 0700 1325 £62917-May-17 Wed Ryanair 0630 1255 £64904-Oct-17 Wed Ryanair 0630 1255 £639

Gatwick 02-Apr-17 Sun Easyjet 1420 1630 £62917-May-17 Wed Easyjet 1420 1650 £64904-Oct-17 Wed Easyjet 1420 1650 £639

Glasgow 02-Apr-17 Sun Jet2 0745 1415 £66918-May-17 Thu Jet2 0735 1405 £68905-Oct-17 Thu Jet2 0735 1405 £679

Heathrow 02-Apr-17 Sun British Airways 1430 1625 £66917-May-17 Wed British Airways 1430 1300 £68904-Oct-17 Wed British Airways 1430 1300 £679

Leeds-Bradford 02-Apr-17 Sun Jet2 0815 1415 £66918-May-17 Thu Jet2 0700 1300 £68905-Oct-17 Thu Jet2 0700 1300 £679

Liverpool 02-Apr-17 Sun Easyjet 1855 0020 £62917-May-17 Wed Easyjet 0700 1220 £64904-Oct-17 Wed Easyjet 0700 1220 £639

Luton 02-Apr-17 Sun Easyjet 0700 1215 £62917-May-17 Wed Easyjet 1250 1800 £64904-Oct-17 Wed Easyjet 1250 1800 £639

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Manchester 02-Apr-17 Sun Ryanair 0625 1155 £62917-May-17 Wed Ryanair 0625 1155 £64904-Oct-17 Wed Ryanair 0625 1155 £639

Newcastle 02-Apr-17 Sun Easyjet 1725 2320 £62917-May-17 Wed Easyjet 1720 2300 £64904-Oct-17 Wed Easyjet 1720 2300 £639

Prestwick 02-Apr-17 Sun Ryanair 1730 2345 £62917-May-17 Wed Ryanair 1730 2345 £64904-Oct-17 Wed Ryanair 1730 2345 £639

Southend 02-Apr-17 Sun Easyjet 1715 2215 £62917-May-17 Wed Easyjet 1715 2215 £64904-Oct-17 Thu Easyjet 0650 1150 £639

Stansted 02-Apr-17 Sun Ryanair 1245 1530 £62917-May-17 Wed Ryanair 0815 1220 £64904-Oct-17 Wed Ryanair 0815 1220 £639

** via HeathrowSupplements per person:Single room April, October £0Single room other dates £120Extra week in a single April, October £280Extra week in a single other dates £400Extra week in a twin/double £280

France, Spain, Andorra & the Pyrenees (brochure page 5) Holiday Code: 7PYRQ Barcelona Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price

Aberdeen** 04-May-17 Thu British Airways 1105 1730 £82915-Jun-17 Thu British Airways 1105 1730 £84914-Sep-17 Thu British Airways 1105 1730 £84928-Sep-17 Thu British Airways 1105 1730 £819

Birmingham 04-May-17 Thu Monarch 0640 1230 £70915-Jun-17 Thu Monarch 0640 1230 £72914-Sep-17 Thu Monarch 0640 1230 £72928-Sep-17 Thu Monarch 0640 1230 £699

Bristol 04-May-17 Thu Easyjet 1445 1410 £70915-Jun-17 Thu Easyjet 1445 1410 £72914-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 1445 1410 £72928-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 1445 1410 £699

Dublin 04-May-17 Thu Ryanair 1230 1820 £70915-Jun-17 Thu Ryanair 1230 1820 £72914-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 1230 1820 £72928-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 1230 1820 £699

East Midlands 04-May-17 Thu Ryanair 0935 1500 £70915-Jun-17 Thu Ryanair 0935 1500 £72914-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 0935 1500 £72928-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 0935 1500 £699

Edinburgh 04-May-17 Thu Ryanair 0630 1255 £70915-Jun-17 Thu Ryanair 0630 1255 £72914-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 0630 1255 £72928-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 0630 1255 £699

Gatwick 04-May-17 Thu Easyjet 1420 1630 £70915-Jun-17 Thu Easyjet 1420 1630 £72914-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 1420 1630 £72928-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 1420 1630 £699

Glasgow 04-May-17 Thu Jet2 0735 1405 £74915-Jun-17 Thu Jet2 0735 1405 £76914-Sep-17 Thu Jet2 0735 1405 £76928-Sep-17 Thu Jet2 0735 1405 £739

Heathrow 04-May-17 Thu British Airways 1430 1300 £74915-Jun-17 Thu British Airways 1430 1300 £76914-Sep-17 Thu British Airways 1430 1300 £76928-Sep-17 Thu British Airways 1430 1300 £739

Leeds-Bradford 04-May-17 Thu Jet2 0700 1300 £74915-Jun-17 Thu Jet2 0700 1300 £76914-Sep-17 Thu Jet2 0700 1300 £76928-Sep-17 Thu Jet2 0700 1300 £739

Liverpool 04-May-17 Thu Easyjet 0710 1230 £70915-Jun-17 Thu Easyjet 0710 1230 £72914-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0710 1230 £72928-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0710 1230 £699

Luton 04-May-17 Thu Easyjet 0700 1205 £70915-Jun-17 Thu Easyjet 0700 1205 £72914-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0700 1205 £72928-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0700 1205 £699

Manchester 04-May-17 Thu Monarch 0725 1320 £70915-Jun-17 Thu Monarch 0725 1320 £72914-Sep-17 Thu Monarch 0725 1320 £72928-Sep-17 Thu Monarch 0725 1320 £699

Newcastle 04-May-17 Thu Easyjet 1720 2300 £70915-Jun-17 Thu Easyjet 1720 2300 £72914-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 1720 2300 £72928-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 1720 2300 £699

Prestwick 04-May-17 Thu Ryanair 1730 2345 £70915-Jun-17 Thu Ryanair 1730 2345 £72914-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 1730 2345 £72928-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 1730 2345 £699

Stansted 04-May-17 Thu Ryanair 0815 1220 £70915-Jun-17 Thu Ryanair 0815 1220 £72914-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 0815 1220 £72928-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 0815 1220 £699

** via HeathrowSupplements per person:Single room £140

Costa Brava – the Rugged Coast, Cadaques & Gerona (brochure page 6) Holiday Code: 7CBGQ Gerona Date Day Airline Dep Rtn PriceBelfast Int 11-May-17 Thu Ryanair 1925 1900 £819

25-Sep-17 Mon Ryanair 1305 1240 £83902-Oct-17 Mon Ryanair 1305 1240 £819

Birmingham 25-Sep-17 Mon Jet2 1500 2020 £87902-Oct-17 Mon Jet2 1500 2020 £859

Bournemouth 10-May-17 Wed Ryanair 1215 1640 £81925-Sep-17 Mon Ryanair 1215 1640 £83902-Oct-17 Mon Ryanair 1215 1640 £819

Bristol 10-May-17 Wed Ryanair 1205 1640 £81925-Sep-17 Mon Ryanair 1950 1925 £83902-Oct-17 Mon Ryanair 1950 1925 £819

Dublin 10-May-17 Wed Ryanair 1930 1905 £819East Midlands 25-Sep-17 Mon Jet2 0700 1225 £879

02-Oct-17 Mon Jet2 0700 1225 £859Edinburgh* 10-May-17 Wed Ryanair 0630 1255 £819Edinburgh 25-Sep-17 Mon Jet2 0800 2125 £879

02-Oct-17 Mon Jet2 0800 2125 £859Leeds-Bradford 25-Sep-17 Mon Jet2 0710 1255 £879

02-Oct-17 Mon Jet2 0710 1255 £859Luton 10-May-17 Wed Ryanair 1705 2150 £819

25-Sep-17 Mon Ryanair 1705 2150 £83902-Oct-17 Mon Ryanair 1705 2150 £819

Manchester 11-May-17 Thu Ryanair 0835 0810 £81926-Sep-17 Tue Ryanair 0835 0810 £83903-Oct-17 Tue Ryanair 0835 0810 £819

Stansted 10-May-17 Wed Ryanair 1445 1420 £81925-Sep-17 Mon Ryanair 1445 1420 £83902-Oct-17 Mon Ryanair 1445 1420 £819

* to BarcelonaSupplements per person:Single room £120Sea view per week £50

Provence – Arles, Avignon & the Camargue (brochure page 7) Holiday Code: 7PACQ Marseille Date Day Airline Dep Rtn PriceAberdeen** 13-May-17 Sat British Airways 1105 2205 £999

30-Sep-17 Sat British Airways 1105 2205 £98907-Oct-17 Sat British Airways 1105 2205 £969

Edinburgh 12-May-17 Fri Ryanair 1120 1055 £87929-Sep-17 Fri Ryanair 1120 1055 £86906-Oct-17 Fri Ryanair 1120 1055 £849

Gatwick 13-May-17 Sat Easyjet 0755 1210 £87930-Sep-17 Sat Easyjet 0755 1210 £86907-Oct-17 Sat Easyjet 0755 1210 £849

Heathrow 13-May-17 Sat British Airways 1510 1750 £91930-Sep-17 Sat British Airways 1510 1750 £90907-Oct-17 Sat British Airways 1510 1750 £889

Luton* 13-May-17 Sat Ryanair 0635 1050 £87930-Sep-17 Sat Ryanair 0635 1050 £86907-Oct-17 Sat Ryanair 0635 1050 £849

Manchester 13-May-17 Sat Easyjet 1340 1830 £87930-Sep-17 Sat Easyjet 1340 1830 £86907-Oct-17 Sat Easyjet 1340 1830 £849

Stansted 13-May-17 Sat Ryanair 0635 1535 £87930-Sep-17 Sat Ryanair 0635 1535 £86907-Oct-17 Sat Ryanair 0635 1535 £849

** via Heathrow * to NimesSupplements per person: Single room £160

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Cities of Andalucia (brochure page 8) Holiday Code: 7COBQ Malaga Date Day Airline Dep Rtn PriceBelfast Int 29-Mar-17 Wed Easyjet 1455 1405 £749

04-Oct-17 Wed Easyjet 0700 1355 £769Birmingham 29-Mar-17 Wed Monarch 0700 1345 £749

04-Oct-17 Wed Monarch 0700 1340 £769Bournemouth 04-Oct-17 Wed Ryanair 0920 0855 £769Bristol 29-Mar-17 Wed Easyjet 0605 1205 £749

04-Oct-17 Wed Easyjet 0605 1205 £769Cardiff 04-Oct-17 Wed Vueling 0900 0820 £769Doncaster/Shef 29-Mar-17 Wed Flybe 1015 1655 £749Dublin 04-Oct-17 Wed Ryanair 0720 1420 £769East Midlands 29-Mar-17 Wed Ryanair 1640 2310 £749

04-Oct-17 Wed Ryanair 0640 1310 £769Edinburgh 04-Oct-17 Wed Ryanair 1640 2355 £769Gatwick 29-Mar-17 Wed Easyjet 0800 1435 £749

04-Oct-17 Wed Easyjet 0800 1415 £769Glasgow 29-Mar-17 Wed Easyjet 1700 0015 £749

04-Oct-17 Wed Ryanair 0730 1700 £809Leeds-Bradford 29-Mar-17 Wed Ryanair 1645 2335 £749

04-Oct-17 Wed Monarch 0705 1405 £769Liverpool 29-Mar-17 Wed Easyjet 0600 1230 £749

04-Oct-17 Wed Ryanair 0640 2325 £769Luton 29-Mar-17 Wed Easyjet 0840 1330 £749

04-Oct-17 Wed Monarch 1500 2125 £769Manchester 29-Mar-17 Wed Easyjet 0610 1255 £749

04-Oct-17 Wed Ryanair 1015 1930 £769Newcastle 29-Mar-17 Wed Ryanair 0930 0905 £749

04-Oct-17 Wed Ryanair 0930 0905 £769Prestwick 04-Oct-17 Wed Ryanair 1015 0950 £769Southampton 29-Mar-17 Wed Flybe 0830 1435 £749

04-Oct-17 Wed Flybe 0650 1250 £769Southend 29-Mar-17 Wed Easyjet 1025 1645 £749

04-Oct-17 Wed Easyjet 1025 1635 £769Stansted 29-Mar-17 Wed Ryanair 0725 1355 £749

04-Oct-17 Wed Ryanair 0725 1355 £769Supplements per person: Single room £180

Andalucia’s Eastern Coast, Granada & Almeria (brochure page 9) Holiday Code: 7GAE

Q Malaga Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price

Aberdeen 25-Feb-17 Sat Ryanair 0940 0915 £57918-Mar-17 Sat Ryanair 0940 0915 £62902-Apr-17 Sun Ryanair 1105 1040 £63930-Apr-17 Sun Ryanair 1105 1040 £64904-May-17 Thu Ryanair 0925 0900 £65908-Jun-17 Thu Ryanair 0925 0900 £67914-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 0925 0900 £74905-Oct-17 Thu Ryanair 0925 0900 £70904-Nov-17 Sat Ryanair 0940 0915 £65911-Nov-17 Sat Ryanair 0940 0915 £63924-Feb-18 Sat Ryanair 0940 0915 £65917-Mar-18 Sat Ryanair 0940 0915 £699

Belfast Int 25-Feb-17 Sat Ryanair 1640 2325 £57918-Mar-17 Sat Ryanair 1640 2325 £62901-Apr-17 Sat Ryanair 1640 2325 £63929-Apr-17 Sat Ryanair 1640 2325 £64904-May-17 Thu Easyjet 0700 1355 £65908-Jun-17 Thu Easyjet 0700 1355 £67914-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0700 1355 £68905-Oct-17 Thu Easyjet 0700 1355 £64904-Nov-17 Sat Ryanair 1640 2325 £59911-Nov-17 Sat Ryanair 1640 2325 £57924-Feb-18 Sat Ryanair 1640 2325 £59917-Mar-18 Sat Ryanair 1640 2325 £639

Birmingham 25-Feb-17 Sat Monarch 0700 1345 £57918-Mar-17 Sat Monarch 0700 1345 £62901-Apr-17 Sat Monarch 0700 1345 £63929-Apr-17 Sat Monarch 0700 1345 £64904-May-17 Thu Monarch 0700 1340 £65908-Jun-17 Thu Monarch 0700 1340 £67914-Sep-17 Thu Monarch 0700 1340 £68905-Oct-17 Thu Monarch 0700 1340 £64904-Nov-17 Sat Monarch 0700 1345 £59911-Nov-17 Sat Monarch 0700 1345 £57924-Feb-18 Sat Monarch 0700 1345 £59917-Mar-18 Sat Monarch 0700 1345 £639

Bristol 25-Feb-17 Sat Easyjet 0605 1205 £57918-Mar-17 Sat Easyjet 0605 1205 £62901-Apr-17 Sat Easyjet 0605 1205 £63929-Apr-17 Sat Easyjet 0605 1205 £64904-May-17 Thu Easyjet 0605 1205 £65908-Jun-17 Thu Easyjet 0605 1205 £67914-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0605 1205 £68905-Oct-17 Thu Easyjet 0605 1205 £64904-Nov-17 Sat Easyjet 0605 1205 £59911-Nov-17 Sat Easyjet 0605 1205 £57924-Feb-18 Sat Easyjet 0605 1205 £59917-Mar-18 Sat Easyjet 0605 1205 £639

Cardiff 25-Feb-17 Sat Vueling 0920 0840 £57918-Mar-17 Sat Vueling 0920 0840 £62901-Apr-17 Sat Vueling 1445 1405 £63929-Apr-17 Sat Vueling 1445 1405 £64904-May-17 Thu Vueling 0915 0835 £65908-Jun-17 Thu Vueling 0915 0835 £67914-Sep-17 Thu Vueling 0915 0835 £68905-Oct-17 Thu Vueling 0915 0835 £64904-Nov-17 Sat Vueling 0920 0840 £59911-Nov-17 Sat Vueling 0920 0840 £57924-Feb-18 Sat Vueling 0920 0840 £59917-Mar-18 Sat Vueling 0920 0840 £639

Doncaster/Shef 25-Feb-17 Sat Flybe 0700 1335 £57918-Mar-17 Sat Flybe 0700 1335 £62901-Apr-17 Sat Flybe 1735 0015 £63929-Apr-17 Sat Flybe 1735 0015 £64904-May-17 Thu Thomson 0730 1425 £67908-Jun-17 Thu Thomson 0730 1425 £69914-Sep-17 Thu Thomson 0730 1425 £70905-Oct-17 Thu Thomson 0730 1425 £66904-Nov-17 Sat Flybe 1735 0015 £59911-Nov-17 Sat Flybe 1735 0015 £57924-Feb-18 Sat Flybe 0700 1335 £59917-Mar-18 Sat Flybe 0700 1335 £639

Dublin 25-Feb-17 Sat Ryanair 0720 1420 £57918-Mar-17 Sat Ryanair 0720 1420 £62901-Apr-17 Sat Ryanair 0720 1405 £63929-Apr-17 Sat Ryanair 0720 1405 £64904-May-17 Thu Ryanair 0720 1420 £65908-Jun-17 Thu Ryanair 0720 1420 £67914-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 0720 1420 £68905-Oct-17 Thu Ryanair 0720 1420 £64904-Nov-17 Sat Ryanair 0720 1420 £59911-Nov-17 Sat Ryanair 0720 1420 £57924-Feb-18 Sat Ryanair 0720 1420 £59917-Mar-18 Sat Ryanair 0720 1420 £639

East Midlands 25-Feb-17 Sat Jet2 1230 1915 £61918-Mar-17 Sat Jet2 1435 2120 £66901-Apr-17 Sat Jet2 0915 1605 £67929-Apr-17 Sat Jet2 0915 1405 £68904-May-17 Thu Jet2 0735 1425 £69908-Jun-17 Thu Jet2 0735 1425 £71914-Sep-17 Thu Jet2 0735 1425 £72905-Oct-17 Thu Jet2 0735 1425 £68904-Nov-17 Sat Jet2 0715 1405 £63911-Nov-17 Sat Jet2 0700 1345 £61924-Feb-18 Sat Jet2 1230 1915 £59917-Mar-18 Sat Jet2 1435 2120 £639

Edinburgh 25-Feb-17 Sat Jet2 1415 2150 £61918-Mar-17 Sat Jet2 1415 2150 £66901-Apr-17 Sat Norwegian Air 1920 1845 £67929-Apr-17 Sat Jet2 0700 1425 £68908-Jun-17 Thu Jet2 0700 1425 £71914-Sep-17 Thu Jet2 0700 1425 £72905-Oct-17 Thu Jet2 0900 1625 £68904-Nov-17 Sat Jet2 1030 1805 £63911-Nov-17 Sat Jet2 1030 1805 £61924-Feb-18 Sat Jet2 1415 2150 £59917-Mar-18 Sat Jet2 1415 2150 £639

Exeter 26-Feb-17 Sun Flybe 0610 2235 £57919-Mar-17 Sun Flybe 0910 1805 £62902-Apr-17 Sun Flybe 1215 1805 £63930-Apr-17 Sun Flybe 1215 1805 £64904-May-17 Thu Flybe 0800 2100 £65908-Jun-17 Thu Flybe 0800 2100 £67914-Sep-17 Thu Flybe 1215 1805 £68905-Oct-17 Thu Flybe 1215 1805 £64905-Nov-17 Sun Flybe 0610 2235 £59912-Nov-17 Sun Flybe 0610 2235 £57925-Feb-18 Sun Flybe 0610 2235 £59918-Mar-18 Sun Flybe 0910 1805 £639

Gatwick 25-Feb-17 Sat Easyjet 0935 1550 £57918-Mar-17 Sat Easyjet 0935 1550 £62901-Apr-17 Sat Easyjet 0800 1435 £63929-Apr-17 Sat Easyjet 0800 1435 £64904-May-17 Thu Easyjet 1215 1845 £65908-Jun-17 Thu Easyjet 1215 1845 £67914-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 1215 1845 £68905-Oct-17 Thu Easyjet 1215 1845 £64904-Nov-17 Sat Easyjet 0935 1550 £59911-Nov-17 Sat Easyjet 0935 1550 £57924-Feb-18 Sat Easyjet 0935 1550 £59917-Mar-18 Sat Easyjet 0935 1550 £639

Glasgow 25-Feb-17 Sat Jet2 1435 2205 £61918-Mar-17 Sat Jet2 1435 2205 £66901-Apr-17 Sat Jet2 1435 2205 £67929-Apr-17 Sat Jet2 0730 1500 £68904-May-17 Thu Easyjet 1655 0010 £65908-Jun-17 Thu Easyjet 1655 0010 £67914-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 1655 0010 £68905-Oct-17 Thu Easyjet 1655 0010 £64904-Nov-17 Sat Easyjet 1040 1755 £69911-Nov-17 Sat Easyjet 1040 1755 £61924-Feb-18 Sat Jet2 1435 2205 £59917-Mar-18 Sat Jet2 1435 2205 £639

Leeds-Bradford 25-Feb-17 Sat Jet2 0955 1655 £61918-Mar-17 Sat Jet2 0955 1655 £66901-Apr-17 Sat Jet2 0700 1415 £67929-Apr-17 Sat Jet2 0935 1415 £68904-May-17 Thu Monarch 0800 1505 £65908-Jun-17 Thu Monarch 0800 1505 £67914-Sep-17 Thu Monarch 0800 1505 £68905-Oct-17 Thu Monarch 0800 1505 £64904-Nov-17 Sat Jet2 1000 1710 £63911-Nov-17 Sat Jet2 1000 1710 £61924-Feb-18 Sat Jet2 0955 1655 £59917-Mar-18 Sat Jet2 0955 1655 £639

Liverpool 25-Feb-17 Sat Easyjet 0630 1305 £57918-Mar-17 Sat Easyjet 0630 1305 £62901-Apr-17 Sat Easyjet 0600 1230 £63929-Apr-17 Sat Easyjet 0600 1230 £64904-May-17 Thu Easyjet 0600 1225 £65908-Jun-17 Thu Easyjet 0600 1225 £67914-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0600 1225 £68905-Oct-17 Thu Easyjet 0600 1225 £64904-Nov-17 Sat Easyjet 0630 1305 £59911-Nov-17 Sat Easyjet 0630 1305 £57924-Feb-18 Sat Easyjet 0630 1305 £59917-Mar-18 Sat Easyjet 0630 1305 £639

Luton 25-Feb-17 Sat Easyjet 1430 1320 £57918-Mar-17 Sat Easyjet 1430 1420 £62901-Apr-17 Sat Easyjet 1215 1830 £63929-Apr-17 Sat Easyjet 1215 1830 £64904-May-17 Thu Easyjet 0715 1330 £65908-Jun-17 Thu Easyjet 0715 1330 £67914-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0715 1330 £68905-Oct-17 Thu Easyjet 0715 1330 £64904-Nov-17 Sat Easyjet 1430 1420 £59911-Nov-17 Sat Easyjet 1430 1420 £57924-Feb-18 Sat Easyjet 1430 1320 £59917-Mar-18 Sat Easyjet 1430 1420 £639

Manchester 25-Feb-17 Sat Easyjet 0715 1355 £57918-Mar-17 Sat Easyjet 0715 1355 £62901-Apr-17 Sat Easyjet 0610 1255 £63929-Apr-17 Sat Easyjet 0610 1255 £64904-May-17 Thu Easyjet 0610 1255 £65908-Jun-17 Thu Easyjet 0610 1255 £67914-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0610 1255 £68905-Oct-17 Thu Easyjet 0610 1255 £64904-Nov-17 Sat Easyjet 0715 1355 £59911-Nov-17 Sat Easyjet 0715 1355 £57924-Feb-18 Sat Easyjet 0715 1355 £59917-Mar-18 Sat Easyjet 0715 1355 £639

Newcastle 25-Feb-17 Sat Easyjet 0635 1345 £57918-Mar-17 Sat Easyjet 0635 1345 £62901-Apr-17 Sat Easyjet 0830 1520 £63929-Apr-17 Sat Easyjet 0830 1520 £64904-May-17 Thu Easyjet 0700 1400 £65908-Jun-17 Thu Easyjet 0700 1400 £67914-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0700 1400 £68905-Oct-17 Thu Easyjet 0700 1400 £64904-Nov-17 Sat Easyjet 0635 1345 £59911-Nov-17 Sat Easyjet 0635 1345 £57924-Feb-18 Sat Easyjet 0635 1345 £59917-Mar-18 Sat Easyjet 0635 1345 £639

Prestwick 26-Feb-17 Sun Ryanair 1640 2345 £57901-Apr-17 Sat Ryanair 0945 0920 £63929-Apr-17 Sat Ryanair 0945 0920 £64904-May-17 Thu Ryanair 0700 1405 £65908-Jun-17 Thu Ryanair 0700 1405 £67914-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 0700 1405 £68905-Oct-17 Thu Ryanair 0700 1405 £64905-Nov-17 Sun Ryanair 1640 2345 £59912-Nov-17 Sun Ryanair 1640 2345 £57925-Feb-18 Sun Ryanair 1640 2345 £599

Southampton 25-Feb-17 Sat Flybe 0850 1450 £57918-Mar-17 Sat Flybe 0850 1450 £62901-Apr-17 Sat Flybe 0850 1450 £63929-Apr-17 Sat Flybe 1450 2055 £64904-Nov-17 Sat Flybe 0850 1450 £59911-Nov-17 Sat Flybe 0850 1450 £57924-Feb-18 Sat Flybe 0850 1450 £59917-Mar-18 Sat Flybe 0850 1450 £639

Southend 26-Feb-17 Sun Easyjet 0625 1245 £57919-Mar-17 Sun Easyjet 0625 1245 £62902-Apr-17 Sun Easyjet 0710 1645 £63930-Apr-17 Sun Easyjet 0710 1645 £64904-May-17 Thu Easyjet 1025 1640 £65908-Jun-17 Thu Easyjet 1025 1640 £67914-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 1025 1640 £68905-Oct-17 Thu Easyjet 1025 1640 £64905-Nov-17 Sun Easyjet 0625 1245 £59912-Nov-17 Sun Easyjet 0625 1245 £57925-Feb-18 Sun Easyjet 0625 1245 £59918-Mar-18 Sun Easyjet 0625 1245 £639

Stansted 25-Feb-17 Sat Easyjet 0630 1250 £57918-Mar-17 Sat Easyjet 0630 1250 £62901-Apr-17 Sat Easyjet 0605 1230 £63929-Apr-17 Sat Easyjet 0605 1230 £64904-May-17 Thu Ryanair 0725 1355 £65908-Jun-17 Thu Ryanair 0725 1355 £67914-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 0725 1355 £68905-Oct-17 Thu Ryanair 0725 1355 £64904-Nov-17 Sat Easyjet 0630 1250 £59911-Nov-17 Sat Easyjet 0630 1250 £57924-Feb-18 Sat Easyjet 0630 1250 £59917-Mar-18 Sat Easyjet 0630 1250 £639

Supplements per person: Single room £120Extra week in a single February, November £330Extra week in a single March, May, October £350Extra week in a single other dates £365Extra week in a twin/double February, November £210Extra week in a twin/double March, May, October £230Extra week in a twin/double other dates £245

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Seville, Mijas & Ronda (brochure page 10) Holiday Code: 7SMRQ Malaga Date Day Airline Dep Rtn PriceAberdeen 18-Mar-17 Sat Ryanair 0940 0915 £639

18-May-17 Thu Ryanair 0925 0900 £65915-Jun-17 Thu Ryanair 0925 0900 £66921-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 0925 0900 £72917-Mar-18 Sat Ryanair 0940 0915 £709

Belfast Int 18-Mar-17 Sat Ryanair 1640 2325 £63908-May-17 Mon Easyjet 1455 1520 £65918-May-17 Thu Easyjet 0700 1355 £65915-Jun-17 Thu Easyjet 0700 1355 £66921-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0700 1355 £66930-Sep-17 Sat Ryanair 1640 2325 £64917-Mar-18 Sat Ryanair 1640 2325 £649

Birmingham 18-Mar-17 Sat Monarch 0700 1345 £63908-May-17 Mon Monarch 0730 1410 £65918-May-17 Thu Monarch 0700 1340 £65915-Jun-17 Thu Monarch 0700 1340 £66921-Sep-17 Thu Monarch 0700 1340 £66930-Sep-17 Sat Monarch 0700 1345 £64917-Mar-18 Sat Monarch 0700 1345 £649

Bristol 18-Mar-17 Sat Easyjet 0605 1205 £63908-May-17 Mon Easyjet 0605 1205 £65918-May-17 Thu Easyjet 0605 1205 £65915-Jun-17 Thu Easyjet 0605 1205 £66921-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0605 1205 £66930-Sep-17 Sat Easyjet 0605 1205 £64917-Mar-18 Sat Easyjet 0605 1205 £649

Cardiff 18-Mar-17 Sat Vueling 0920 0840 £63918-May-17 Thu Vueling 0915 0835 £65915-Jun-17 Thu Vueling 0915 0835 £66921-Sep-17 Thu Vueling 0915 0835 £66930-Sep-17 Sat Vueling 1445 1405 £64917-Mar-18 Sat Vueling 0920 0840 £649

Doncaster/Shef 18-Mar-17 Sat Flybe 0700 1335 £63908-May-17 Mon Flybe 1015 1655 £65918-May-17 Thu Thomson 0730 1425 £67915-Jun-17 Thu Thomson 0730 1425 £68921-Sep-17 Thu Thomson 0730 1425 £68930-Sep-17 Sat Flybe 1735 0015 £64917-Mar-18 Sat Flybe 0700 1335 £649

Dublin 18-Mar-17 Sat Ryanair 0720 1420 £63908-May-17 Mon Ryanair 0615 1310 £65918-May-17 Thu Ryanair 0720 1420 £65915-Jun-17 Thu Ryanair 0720 1420 £66921-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 0720 1420 £66930-Sep-17 Sat Ryanair 0720 1405 £64917-Mar-18 Sat Ryanair 0720 1420 £649

East Midlands 18-Mar-17 Sat Jet2 1230 1915 £67908-May-17 Mon Jet2 0735 1425 £69918-May-17 Thu Jet2 0735 1425 £69915-Jun-17 Thu Jet2 0735 1425 £70921-Sep-17 Thu Jet2 0735 1425 £70930-Sep-17 Sat Jet2 0715 1405 £68917-Mar-18 Sat Jet2 1230 1915 £659

Edinburgh 18-Mar-17 Sat Jet2 1415 2150 £67908-May-17 Mon Ryanair 1640 2355 £65915-Jun-17 Thu Jet2 0700 1425 £70921-Sep-17 Thu Jet2 0700 1425 £70930-Sep-17 Sat Jet2 0700 1425 £68917-Mar-18 Sat Jet2 1415 2150 £689

Exeter 08-May-17 Mon Flybe 0800 2100 £65918-May-17 Thu Flybe 0800 2100 £65915-Jun-17 Thu Flybe 0800 2100 £66921-Sep-17 Thu Flybe 1215 1805 £669

Gatwick 18-Mar-17 Sat Easyjet 0935 1550 £63908-May-17 Mon Easyjet 0800 1435 £65918-May-17 Thu Easyjet 1215 1845 £65915-Jun-17 Thu Easyjet 1215 1845 £66921-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 1215 1845 £66930-Sep-17 Sat Easyjet 0800 1435 £64917-Mar-18 Sat Easyjet 0935 1550 £649

Glasgow 18-Mar-17 Sat Jet2 1435 2205 £67908-May-17 Mon Jet2 0730 1500 £69918-May-17 Thu Easyjet 1655 0010 £65915-Jun-17 Thu Easyjet 1655 0010 £66921-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 1655 0010 £66930-Sep-17 Sat Jet2 0730 1500 £68917-Mar-18 Sat Jet2 1435 2205 £689

Leeds-Bradford 18-Mar-17 Sat Jet2 0955 1655 £67908-May-17 Mon Jet2 0700 1415 £69918-May-17 Thu Monarch 0800 1505 £65915-Jun-17 Thu Monarch 0800 1505 £66921-Sep-17 Thu Monarch 0800 1505 £66930-Sep-17 Sat Jet2 0700 1415 £68917-Mar-18 Sat Jet2 0955 1655 £689

Liverpool 18-Mar-17 Sat Easyjet 0630 1305 £63908-May-17 Mon Easyjet 0600 1225 £65918-May-17 Thu Easyjet 0600 1225 £65915-Jun-17 Thu Easyjet 0600 1225 £66921-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0600 1225 £66930-Sep-17 Sat Easyjet 0600 1230 £64917-Mar-18 Sat Easyjet 0630 1305 £649

Luton 18-Mar-17 Sat Easyjet 1430 1420 £63908-May-17 Mon Easyjet 0840 2125 £65918-May-17 Thu Easyjet 0715 1330 £65915-Jun-17 Thu Easyjet 0715 1330 £66921-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0715 1330 £66930-Sep-17 Sat Easyjet 1215 1830 £64917-Mar-18 Sat Easyjet 1430 1420 £649

Manchester 18-Mar-17 Sat Easyjet 0715 1355 £63908-May-17 Mon Easyjet 0615 1255 £65918-May-17 Thu Easyjet 0610 1255 £65915-Jun-17 Thu Easyjet 0610 1255 £66921-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0610 1255 £66930-Sep-17 Sat Easyjet 0610 1255 £64917-Mar-18 Sat Easyjet 0715 1355 £649

Newcastle 18-Mar-17 Sat Easyjet 0635 1345 £63908-May-17 Mon Easyjet 0700 1400 £65918-May-17 Thu Easyjet 0700 1400 £65915-Jun-17 Thu Easyjet 0700 1400 £66921-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0700 1400 £66930-Sep-17 Sat Easyjet 0830 1520 £64917-Mar-18 Sat Easyjet 0635 1345 £649

Prestwick 08-May-17 Mon Ryanair 0700 1405 £65918-May-17 Thu Ryanair 0700 1405 £65915-Jun-17 Thu Ryanair 0700 1405 £66921-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 0700 1405 £669

Southampton 18-Mar-17 Sat Flybe 0850 1450 £63908-May-17 Mon Flybe 0830 1420 £65930-Sep-17 Sat Flybe 0850 1450 £64917-Mar-18 Sat Flybe 0850 1450 £649

Southend 08-May-17 Mon Easyjet 1025 1645 £65918-May-17 Thu Easyjet 1025 1640 £65915-Jun-17 Thu Easyjet 1025 1640 £66921-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 1025 1640 £669

Stansted 18-Mar-17 Sat Easyjet 0630 1250 £63908-May-17 Mon Ryanair 0725 1355 £65918-May-17 Thu Ryanair 0725 1355 £65915-Jun-17 Thu Ryanair 0725 1355 £66921-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 0725 1355 £66930-Sep-17 Sat Easyjet 0605 1230 £64917-Mar-18 Sat Easyjet 0630 1250 £649

Supplements per person: Single room £150Superior room in Mijas £25

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Western Andalucia – Isla Canela, Rio Tinto & the Guadiana River (brochure page 11) Holiday Code: 7ISLQ Faro Date Day Airline Dep Rtn PriceAberdeen 07-Sep-17 Thu Thomson 0600 2220 £909

14-Sep-17 Thu Thomson 0600 2220 £89928-Sep-17 Thu Thomson 0600 2220 £879

Belfast Int 04-May-17 Thu Easyjet 1030 1705 £69911-May-17 Thu Easyjet 1030 1705 £73918-May-17 Thu Easyjet 1030 1705 £76907-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 1030 1705 £78914-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 1030 1705 £77928-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 1030 1705 £759

Birmingham 04-May-17 Thu Monarch 1355 2030 £69911-May-17 Thu Monarch 1355 2030 £73918-May-17 Thu Monarch 1355 2030 £76907-Sep-17 Thu Monarch 1355 2030 £78914-Sep-17 Thu Monarch 1355 2030 £77928-Sep-17 Thu Monarch 1355 2030 £759

Bristol 04-May-17 Thu Easyjet 0650 1240 £69911-May-17 Thu Easyjet 0650 1240 £73918-May-17 Thu Easyjet 0650 1240 £76907-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0650 1240 £78914-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0650 1240 £77928-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0650 1240 £759

Cardiff 04-May-17 Thu Flybe 0930 1520 £69911-May-17 Thu Flybe 0930 1520 £73918-May-17 Thu Flybe 0930 1520 £76907-Sep-17 Thu Flybe 0930 1520 £78914-Sep-17 Thu Flybe 0930 1520 £77928-Sep-17 Thu Flybe 0930 1520 £759

Doncaster/Shef 04-May-17 Thu Flybe 1015 1655 £69911-May-17 Thu Flybe 1015 1655 £73918-May-17 Thu Flybe 1015 1655 £76907-Sep-17 Thu Flybe 1015 1655 £78914-Sep-17 Thu Flybe 1015 1655 £77928-Sep-17 Thu Flybe 1015 1655 £759

Dublin 04-May-17 Thu Ryanair 0930 1545 £69911-May-17 Thu Ryanair 0930 1545 £73918-May-17 Thu Ryanair 0930 1545 £76907-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 0930 1545 £78914-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 0930 1545 £77928-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 0930 1545 £759

East Midlands 04-May-17 Thu Ryanair 1550 2200 £69911-May-17 Thu Ryanair 1550 2200 £73918-May-17 Thu Ryanair 1550 2200 £76907-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 1550 2200 £78914-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 1550 2200 £77928-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 1550 2200 £759

Edinburgh 04-May-17 Thu Jet2 0700 1425 £73911-May-17 Thu Jet2 0700 1425 £77918-May-17 Thu Jet2 0700 1425 £80907-Sep-17 Thu Jet2 0700 1425 £82914-Sep-17 Thu Jet2 0700 1425 £81928-Sep-17 Thu Jet2 0700 1425 £799

Exeter 04-May-17 Thu Thomson 0730 1325 £71911-May-17 Thu Thomson 0730 1325 £75918-May-17 Thu Thomson 0730 1325 £78907-Sep-17 Thu Thomson 0730 1325 £80914-Sep-17 Thu Thomson 0730 1325 £79928-Sep-17 Thu Thomson 0730 1325 £779

Gatwick 04-May-17 Thu Easyjet 1155 1810 £69911-May-17 Thu Easyjet 1155 1810 £73918-May-17 Thu Easyjet 1155 1810 £76907-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 1155 1810 £78914-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 1155 1810 £77928-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 1155 1810 £759

Glasgow 04-May-17 Thu Jet2 0640 1430 £73911-May-17 Thu Jet2 0640 1430 £77918-May-17 Thu Jet2 0640 1430 £80907-Sep-17 Thu Jet2 0640 1430 £82914-Sep-17 Thu Jet2 0640 1430 £81928-Sep-17 Thu Jet2 0640 1430 £799

Leeds-Bradford 04-May-17 Thu Monarch 0710 1400 £69911-May-17 Thu Monarch 0710 1400 £73918-May-17 Thu Monarch 0710 1400 £76907-Sep-17 Thu Monarch 0710 1400 £78914-Sep-17 Thu Monarch 0710 1400 £77928-Sep-17 Thu Monarch 0710 1400 £759

Liverpool 04-May-17 Thu Easyjet 0700 1315 £69911-May-17 Thu Easyjet 0700 1315 £73918-May-17 Thu Easyjet 0700 1315 £76907-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0700 1315 £78914-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0700 1315 £77928-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0700 1315 £759

Luton 04-May-17 Thu Easyjet 0630 1240 £69911-May-17 Thu Easyjet 0630 1240 £73918-May-17 Thu Easyjet 0630 1240 £76907-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0630 1240 £78914-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0630 1240 £77928-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0630 1240 £759

Manchester 04-May-17 Thu Monarch 0710 1405 £69911-May-17 Thu Monarch 0710 1405 £73918-May-17 Thu Monarch 0710 1405 £76907-Sep-17 Thu Monarch 0710 1405 £78914-Sep-17 Thu Monarch 0710 1405 £77928-Sep-17 Thu Monarch 0710 1405 £759

Newcastle 04-May-17 Thu Jet2 0845 1610 £73911-May-17 Thu Jet2 0845 1610 £77918-May-17 Thu Jet2 0845 1610 £80907-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0600 1250 £78914-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0600 1250 £77928-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0600 1250 £759

Southampton 04-May-17 Thu Flybe 0835 1430 £69911-May-17 Thu Flybe 0835 1430 £73918-May-17 Thu Flybe 0835 1430 £76907-Sep-17 Thu Flybe 0835 1430 £78914-Sep-17 Thu Flybe 0835 1430 £77928-Sep-17 Thu Flybe 0835 1430 £759

Southend 04-May-17 Thu Easyjet 0630 1255 £69911-May-17 Thu Easyjet 0630 1255 £73918-May-17 Thu Easyjet 0630 1255 £76907-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0630 1255 £78914-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0630 1255 £77928-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0630 1255 £759

Stansted 04-May-17 Thu Ryanair 0710 1320 £69911-May-17 Thu Ryanair 0710 1320 £73918-May-17 Thu Ryanair 0710 1320 £76907-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 0710 1320 £78914-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 0710 1320 £77928-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 0710 1320 £759

Supplements per person: Single room £140Extra week in a single £400Extra week in a twin/double £260Sea view per week (on request) £50

Salamanca, Madrid, Avila & Segovia (brochure page 12) Holiday Code: 7MSAQ Madrid Date Day Airline Dep Rtn PriceAberdeen** 17-May-17 Wed British Airways 1105 1730 £869

13-Sep-17 Wed British Airways 1105 1730 £869Birmingham 17-May-17 Wed Ryanair 1510 1445 £749

13-Sep-17 Wed Ryanair 1510 1445 £749Bristol 17-May-17 Wed Easyjet 1755 2300 £749

13-Sep-17 Wed Easyjet 1755 2300 £749Dublin 17-May-17 Wed Ryanair 0615 1210 £749

13-Sep-17 Wed Ryanair 0615 1210 £749Edinburgh 17-May-17 Wed Easyjet 1205 1830 £749

13-Sep-17 Wed Easyjet 1205 1830 £749Gatwick 17-May-17 Wed Easyjet 1215 1750 £749

13-Sep-17 Wed Easyjet 1215 1750 £749Heathrow 17-May-17 Wed British Airways 1505 1320 £789

13-Sep-17 Wed British Airways 1505 1320 £789Liverpool 17-May-17 Wed Easyjet 1655 2230 £749

13-Sep-17 Wed Easyjet 1655 2230 £749Luton 17-May-17 Wed Easyjet 1300 1830 £749

13-Sep-17 Wed Easyjet 1300 1830 £749Manchester 17-May-17 Wed Ryanair 0630 1220 £749

13-Sep-17 Wed Ryanair 0630 1220 £749Newcastle** 17-May-17 Wed British Airways 1135 1555 £869

13-Sep-17 Wed British Airways 1135 1555 £869Stansted 17-May-17 Wed Ryanair 0825 1505 £749

13-Sep-17 Tue Ryanair 0825 1505 £749** via Heathrow Supplements per person:Single room £215

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The Costa Blanca, Valencia & Guadalest (brochure page 13) Holiday Code: 7BCPQ Alicante Date Day Airline Dep Rtn PriceAberdeen 18-May-17 Thu Ryanair 1035 1010 £749

07-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 1035 1010 £88928-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 1035 1010 £829

Belfast Int 18-May-17 Thu Easyjet 1845 0125 £78907-Sep-17 Thu Jet2 0730 1430 £869

Birmingham 18-May-17 Thu Ryanair 1350 1950 £74907-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 1350 1950 £82928-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 1350 1950 £769

Bristol 18-May-17 Thu Easyjet 1005 1545 £74907-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 1005 1545 £82928-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 1005 1545 £769

Cardiff 18-May-17 Thu Vueling 1235 1155 £74907-Sep-17 Thu Vueling 1235 1155 £82928-Sep-17 Thu Vueling 1235 1155 £769

Doncaster/Shef 18-May-17 Thu Thomson 1015 0930 £76907-Sep-17 Thu Thomson 1015 0930 £84928-Sep-17 Thu Thomson 1015 0930 £789

Dublin 18-May-17 Thu Ryanair 1010 1640 £74907-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 1010 1640 £82928-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 1010 1640 £769

East Midlands 18-May-17 Thu Ryanair 0630 1230 £74907-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 0630 1230 £82928-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 0630 1230 £769

Edinburgh 18-May-17 Thu Ryanair 1655 2355 £74907-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 1655 2355 £82928-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 1655 2355 £769

Gatwick 18-May-17 Thu Easyjet 1220 1805 £74907-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 1220 1805 £82928-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 1220 1805 £769

Glasgow 18-May-17 Thu Easyjet 0925 1615 £74907-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0925 1615 £82928-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 1640 2325 £769

Leeds-Bradford 18-May-17 Thu Monarch 1500 2130 £74907-Sep-17 Thu Monarch 1500 2130 £82928-Sep-17 Thu Monarch 1500 2130 £769

Liverpool 18-May-17 Thu Ryanair 0645 1300 £74907-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 0645 1300 £82928-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 0645 1300 £769

Luton 18-May-17 Thu Easyjet 0605 1205 £74907-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0605 1205 £82928-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0605 1205 £769

Manchester 18-May-17 Thu Easyjet 0715 1330 £74907-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0715 1330 £82928-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0715 1330 £769

Newcastle 18-May-17 Thu Easyjet 1855 0125 £74907-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 1855 0125 £82928-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 1855 0125 £769

Prestwick 18-May-17 Thu Ryanair 1655 2340 £74907-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 1655 2340 £82928-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 1655 2340 £769

Southend 18-May-17 Thu Easyjet 1310 1850 £74907-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 1310 1850 £82928-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 1310 1850 £769

Stansted 18-May-17 Thu Ryanair 0605 1235 £74907-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 0605 1235 £82928-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 0605 1235 £769

Supplements per person: Single room £130

Mijas, Cordoba & the White Villages (brochure page 14) Holiday Code: 7MCWQ Malaga Date Day Airline Dep Rtn PriceAberdeen 11-Mar-17 Sat Ryanair 0940 0915 £629

23-Apr-17 Sun Ryanair 1105 1040 £65908-Oct-17 Sun Ryanair 1105 1040 £65910-Mar-18 Sat Ryanair 0940 0915 £699

Belfast Int 11-Mar-17 Sat Ryanair 1640 2325 £62922-Apr-17 Sat Ryanair 1640 2325 £65907-Oct-17 Sat Ryanair 1640 2325 £65910-Mar-18 Sat Ryanair 1640 2325 £639

Birmingham 11-Mar-17 Sat Monarch 0700 1345 £62922-Apr-17 Sat Monarch 0700 1345 £65907-Oct-17 Sat Monarch 0700 1345 £65910-Mar-18 Sat Monarch 0700 1345 £639

Bristol 11-Mar-17 Sat Easyjet 0605 1205 £62922-Apr-17 Sat Easyjet 0605 1205 £65907-Oct-17 Sat Easyjet 0605 1205 £65910-Mar-18 Sat Easyjet 0605 1205 £639

Cardiff 11-Mar-17 Sat Vueling 0920 0840 £62922-Apr-17 Sat Vueling 0920 0840 £65907-Oct-17 Sat Vueling 0920 0840 £65910-Mar-18 Sat Vueling 0920 0840 £639

Doncaster/Shef 11-Mar-17 Sat Flybe 0700 1335 £62922-Apr-17 Sat Flybe 1735 0015 £65907-Oct-17 Sat Flybe 1735 0015 £65910-Mar-18 Sat Flybe 0700 1335 £639

Dublin 11-Mar-17 Sat Ryanair 0720 1420 £62922-Apr-17 Sat Ryanair 0720 1405 £65907-Oct-17 Sat Ryanair 0720 1405 £65910-Mar-18 Sat Ryanair 0720 1420 £639

East Midlands 11-Mar-17 Sat Jet2 1230 1915 £66922-Apr-17 Sat Jet2 0915 1405 £69907-Oct-17 Sat Jet2 0715 1405 £69910-Mar-18 Sat Jet2 1230 1915 £679

Edinburgh 11-Mar-17 Sat Jet2 1415 2150 £66922-Apr-17 Sat Jet2 0700 1425 £69907-Oct-17 Sat Jet2 0900 1625 £69910-Mar-18 Sat Jet2 1415 2150 £679

Exeter 12-Mar-17 Sun Flybe 0610 2235 £62922-Apr-17 Sat Flybe 1435 2025 £65907-Oct-17 Sat Flybe 1235 2120 £65911-Mar-18 Sun Flybe 0610 2235 £639

Gatwick 11-Mar-17 Sat Easyjet 0935 1550 £62922-Apr-17 Sat Easyjet 0800 1435 £65907-Oct-17 Sat Easyjet 0800 1435 £65910-Mar-18 Sat Easyjet 0935 1550 £639

Glasgow 11-Mar-17 Sat Jet2 1435 2205 £66922-Apr-17 Sat Jet2 0730 1500 £69907-Oct-17 Sat Jet2 0730 1500 £69910-Mar-18 Sat Jet2 1435 2205 £679

Leeds-Bradford 11-Mar-17 Sat Jet2 0955 1655 £66922-Apr-17 Sat Jet2 0935 1415 £69907-Oct-17 Sat Jet2 0700 1415 £69910-Mar-18 Sat Jet2 0955 1655 £679

Liverpool 11-Mar-17 Sat Easyjet 0630 1305 £62922-Apr-17 Sat Easyjet 0600 1230 £65907-Oct-17 Sat Easyjet 0600 1230 £65910-Mar-18 Sat Easyjet 0630 1305 £639

Luton 11-Mar-17 Sat Easyjet 1430 1420 £62922-Apr-17 Sat Easyjet 1215 1830 £65907-Oct-17 Sat Easyjet 1215 1830 £65910-Mar-18 Sat Easyjet 1430 1420 £639

Manchester 11-Mar-17 Sat Easyjet 0715 1355 £62922-Apr-17 Sat Easyjet 0610 1255 £65907-Oct-17 Sat Easyjet 0610 1255 £65910-Mar-18 Sat Easyjet 0715 1355 £639

Newcastle 11-Mar-17 Sat Easyjet 0635 1345 £62922-Apr-17 Sat Easyjet 0830 1520 £65907-Oct-17 Sat Easyjet 0830 1520 £65910-Mar-18 Sat Easyjet 0635 1345 £639

Prestwick 12-Mar-17 Sun Ryanair 1640 2345 £62922-Apr-17 Sat Ryanair 0945 0920 £65907-Oct-17 Sat Ryanair 0945 0920 £65911-Mar-18 Sun Ryanair 1640 2345 £639

Southampton 22-Apr-17 Sat Flybe 1450 2055 £65907-Oct-17 Sat Flybe 0850 1450 £65910-Mar-18 Sat Flybe 0850 1450 £639

Southend 11-Mar-17 Sat Easyjet 0625 1245 £62922-Apr-17 Sat Easyjet 1025 1645 £65907-Oct-17 Sat Easyjet 1025 1645 £659

Stansted 11-Mar-17 Sat Easyjet 0630 1250 £62922-Apr-17 Sat Easyjet 0605 1230 £65907-Oct-17 Sat Easyjet 0605 1230 £65910-Mar-18 Sat Easyjet 0630 1250 £639

Supplements per person: Single room 2017 £100 2018 £110Superior room per week 2017 £35 2018 £35Extra week in a single 2017 £380 2018 £395Extra week in a twin/double 2017 £280 2018 £285

Galicia, Asturias & the Road to Santiago (brochure page 15) Holiday Code: 7GSAQ Madrid Date Day Airline Dep Rtn PriceAberdeen** 25-Sep-17 Mon British Airways 1105 1555 £1,109Birmingham 25-Sep-17 Mon Ryanair 1510 1445 £989Bristol 25-Sep-17 Mon Easyjet 1750 2300 £989Edinburgh 25-Sep-17 Mon Easyjet 1200 1830 £989Gatwick 25-Sep-17 Mon Easyjet 1205 1305 £989Heathrow 25-Sep-17 Mon British Airways 1410 1320 £1,029Leeds-Bradford 25-Sep-17 Mon British Airways 0935 1845 £1,109Luton 25-Sep-17 Mon Easyjet 1310 1845 £989Manchester 25-Sep-17 Mon Ryanair 0630 1220 £989Newcastle** 25-Sep-17 Mon British Airways 1140 1555 £1,109Stansted 25-Sep-17 Mon Ryanair 1530 1505 £989

** via Heathrow Supplements per person: Single room £270

A Week on the Algarve (brochure page 16) Holiday Code: 7BAAQ Faro Date Day Airline Dep Rtn PriceAberdeen 21-Sep-17 Thu Thomson 0600 2220 £979

28-Sep-17 Thu Thomson 0600 2220 £959Belfast Int 16-Mar-17 Thu Easyjet 0700 1405 £719

10-May-17 Wed Easyjet 1030 1705 £74921-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 1030 1705 £85929-Sep-17 Fri Easyjet 0630 1305 £83915-Mar-18 Thu Easyjet 0700 1405 £729

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Birmingham 16-Mar-17 Thu Monarch 0710 1345 £71910-May-17 Wed Monarch 0610 1245 £74921-Sep-17 Thu Monarch 1355 2030 £85929-Sep-17 Fri Monarch 0610 1245 £83915-Mar-18 Thu Monarch 0710 1345 £729

Bournemouth 15-Mar-17 Wed Ryanair 1710 1645 £71914-Mar-18 Wed Ryanair 1710 1645 £729

Bristol 16-Mar-17 Thu Easyjet 0750 1345 £71910-May-17 Wed Easyjet 0650 1240 £74921-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0650 1240 £85929-Sep-17 Fri Easyjet 0650 1240 £83915-Mar-18 Thu Easyjet 0750 1345 £729

Cardiff 16-Mar-17 Thu Flybe 1020 1605 £71911-May-17 Thu Flybe 0930 1520 £74921-Sep-17 Thu Flybe 0930 1520 £85915-Mar-18 Thu Flybe 1020 1605 £729

Doncaster/Shef 11-May-17 Thu Flybe 1015 1655 £74921-Sep-17 Thu Flybe 1015 1655 £85928-Sep-17 Thu Flybe 1015 1655 £839

Dublin 16-Mar-17 Thu Ryanair 0710 1340 £71910-May-17 Wed Ryanair 0930 1545 £74921-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 0930 1545 £85929-Sep-17 Fri Ryanair 0930 1545 £83915-Mar-18 Thu Ryanair 0710 1340 £729

East Midlands 16-Mar-17 Thu Jet2 0820 1525 £75910-May-17 Wed Ryanair 0700 1310 £74921-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 1550 2200 £85929-Sep-17 Fri Ryanair 1550 2200 £83915-Mar-18 Thu Jet2 0820 1525 £729

Edinburgh 16-Mar-17 Thu Jet2 0940 1740 £75910-May-17 Wed Ryanair 1105 1040 £74921-Sep-17 Thu Jet2 0700 1425 £89929-Sep-17 Fri Ryanair 0635 1340 £83915-Mar-18 Thu Jet2 0940 1740 £729

Exeter 10-May-17 Wed Flybe 0600 1155 £74921-Sep-17 Thu Thomson 0730 1325 £879

Gatwick 16-Mar-17 Thu Easyjet 0630 1240 £71910-May-17 Wed Easyjet 1155 1810 £74921-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 1155 1810 £85929-Sep-17 Fri Easyjet 1155 1810 £83915-Mar-18 Thu Easyjet 0630 1240 £729

Glasgow 16-Mar-17 Thu Easyjet 1515 2210 £71911-May-17 Thu Jet2 0640 1430 £78921-Sep-17 Thu Jet2 0640 1430 £89929-Sep-17 Fri Jet2 0640 1430 £87915-Mar-18 Thu Easyjet 1515 2210 £729

Leeds-Bradford 16-Mar-17 Thu Monarch 0710 1400 £71910-May-17 Wed Jet2 0800 1520 £78921-Sep-17 Thu Monarch 0710 1400 £85929-Sep-17 Fri Jet2 0800 1520 £87915-Mar-18 Thu Monarch 0710 1400 £729

Liverpool 16-Mar-17 Thu Easyjet 0635 1300 £71910-May-17 Wed Easyjet 0700 1315 £74921-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0700 1315 £85929-Sep-17 Fri Easyjet 0700 1315 £83915-Mar-18 Thu Easyjet 0635 1300 £729

Luton 16-Mar-17 Thu Easyjet 0735 1330 £71910-May-17 Wed Easyjet 0635 1255 £74921-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0630 1240 £85929-Sep-17 Fri Easyjet 0640 1250 £83915-Mar-18 Thu Easyjet 0735 1330 £729

Manchester 16-Mar-17 Thu Ryanair 1830 1805 £71910-May-17 Wed Monarch 0710 1405 £74921-Sep-17 Thu Monarch 0710 1405 £85929-Sep-17 Fri Monarch 0710 2205 £83915-Mar-18 Thu Ryanair 1830 1805 £729

Newcastle 16-Mar-17 Thu Jet2 0900 1640 £75910-May-17 Wed Easyjet 1700 2350 £74921-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0600 1250 £85929-Sep-17 Fri Easyjet 0720 1410 £83915-Mar-18 Thu Jet2 0900 1640 £729

Prestwick 15-Mar-17 Wed Ryanair 1405 2100 £71910-May-17 Wed Ryanair 0720 1400 £74929-Sep-17 Fri Ryanair 0720 1400 £83914-Mar-18 Wed Ryanair 1405 2100 £729

Southampton 16-Mar-17 Thu Flybe 0850 1440 £71911-May-17 Thu Flybe 0835 1430 £74921-Sep-17 Thu Flybe 0835 1430 £85928-Sep-17 Thu Flybe 0835 1430 £83915-Mar-18 Thu Flybe 0835 1430 £729

Southend 16-Mar-17 Thu Easyjet 1335 1955 £71910-May-17 Wed Easyjet 0635 1245 £74921-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 0630 1255 £85929-Sep-17 Fri Easyjet 0635 1245 £83915-Mar-18 Thu Easyjet 1335 1955 £729

Stansted 16-Mar-17 Thu Ryanair 1910 1845 £71910-May-17 Wed Ryanair 0710 1320 £74921-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 0710 1320 £85929-Sep-17 Fri Ryanair 0710 1320 £83915-Mar-18 Thu Ryanair 1910 1845 £729

Supplements per person: Single room 2017 £100 2018 £120Sea view per week £90 (twin/double rooms only)Extra week in a single 2017 £440 2018 £460Extra week in a twin/double 2017 £340 2018 £340

A Week on the Lisbon Coast (brochure page 17) Holiday Code: 7LISQ Lisbon Date Day Airline Dep Rtn PriceAberdeen** 17-Sep-17 Sun British Airways 1105 1740 £1,099

01-Oct-17 Sun British Airways 1105 1740 £1,019Birmingham 17-Sep-17 Sun Monarch 1505 2140 £979

01-Oct-17 Sun Monarch 1505 2140 £899Bristol 17-Sep-17 Sun Easyjet 0700 1225 £979

01-Oct-17 Sun Easyjet 0700 1225 £899Dublin 17-Sep-17 Sun Aer Lingus 0700 1320 £979

01-Oct-17 Sun Aer Lingus 0700 1320 £899Edinburgh 17-Sep-17 Sun Easyjet 0620 1315 £979

01-Oct-17 Sun Easyjet 0620 1315 £899Gatwick 17-Sep-17 Sun Easyjet 1030 2310 £979

01-Oct-17 Sun Easyjet 1030 2310 £899Glasgow 17-Sep-17 Sun Ryanair 1720 2345 £979

01-Oct-17 Sun Ryanair 1720 2345 £899Heathrow 17-Sep-17 Sun British Airways 1520 1345 £1,019

01-Oct-17 Sun British Airways 1520 1345 £939Liverpool 17-Sep-17 Sun Easyjet 0940 1540 £979

01-Oct-17 Sun Easyjet 0940 1540 £899Luton 17-Sep-17 Sun Easyjet 0705 1310 £979

01-Oct-17 Sun Easyjet 0705 1310 £899Manchester 17-Sep-17 Sun Monarch 1530 2215 £979

01-Oct-17 Sun Monarch 1530 2215 £899Newcastle** 17-Sep-17 Sun British Airways 1135 1945 £1,099

01-Oct-17 Sun British Airways 1135 1945 £1,019Stansted 17-Sep-17 Sun Ryanair 1015 1800 £979

01-Oct-17 Sun Ryanair 1015 1800 £899** via HeathrowSupplements per person: Single room £240Sea view per week (on request) £56

The Islands & Gardens of Lake Maggiore (brochure page 18) Holiday Code: 7MAGQ Milan Malpensa Date Day Airline Dep Rtn PriceAberdeen** 16-May-17 Tue British Airways 1105 1730 £1,069

12-Sep-17 Tue British Airways 1105 1730 £1,09913-Oct-17 Fri British Airways 1105 1730 £1,069

Belfast Int* 14-Oct-17 Sat Ryanair 0620 1155 £999Birmingham 16-May-17 Tue Flybe 1205 1655 £949

12-Sep-17 Tue Flybe 1205 1655 £97913-Oct-17 Fri Flybe 1205 1655 £949

Bristol* 16-May-17 Tue Ryanair 0835 0810 £99912-Sep-17 Tue Ryanair 0835 0810 £1,02914-Oct-17 Sat Ryanair 1255 1230 £999

Cardiff 15-May-17 Mon Flybe 0945 1430 £94911-Sep-17 Mon Flybe 0945 1430 £97913-Oct-17 Fri Flybe 0945 1430 £949

Dublin* 16-May-17 Tue Ryanair 0615 1145 £99912-Sep-17 Tue Ryanair 0615 1145 £1,02913-Oct-17 Fri Ryanair 0615 1145 £999

East Midlands* 16-May-17 Tue Ryanair 1200 1650 £99912-Sep-17 Tue Ryanair 1200 1650 £1,02914-Oct-17 Sat Ryanair 1200 1650 £999

Edinburgh 16-May-17 Tue Easyjet 2005 1935 £94912-Sep-17 Tue Easyjet 2005 1935 £97913-Oct-17 Fri Easyjet 0930 1935 £949

Gatwick 16-May-17 Tue Easyjet 1345 1440 £94912-Sep-17 Tue Easyjet 1345 1440 £97913-Oct-17 Fri Easyjet 1345 1440 £949

Glasgow 16-May-17 Tue Easyjet 0935 0905 £94912-Sep-17 Tue Easyjet 0935 0730 £97914-Oct-17 Sat Easyjet 1925 1855 £949

Heathrow 16-May-17 Tue British Airways 1510 1245 £98912-Sep-17 Tue British Airways 1510 1245 £1,01913-Oct-17 Fri British Airways 1510 1245 £989

Leeds-Bradford** 16-May-17 Tue British Airways 1430 1845 £1,06912-Sep-17 Tue British Airways 1430 1845 £1,099

Luton 16-May-17 Tue Easyjet 0610 1825 £94912-Sep-17 Tue Easyjet 0610 1825 £97913-Oct-17 Fri Easyjet 0720 1825 £949

Manchester 16-May-17 Tue Easyjet 1440 1410 £94912-Sep-17 Tue Easyjet 1440 1410 £97913-Oct-17 Fri Easyjet 1440 1410 £949

Newcastle** 16-May-17 Tue British Airways 1140 1555 £1,06912-Sep-17 Tue British Airways 1140 1555 £1,09913-Oct-17 Fri British Airways 1140 1555 £1,069

Stansted* 16-May-17 Tue Ryanair 1330 1535 £94912-Sep-17 Tue Ryanair 1330 1535 £97913-Oct-17 Fri Ryanair 1330 1535 £949

** via Heathrow * to Milan Bergamo Supplements per person:Single room £140Lake view £77 (twin/double rooms only)

Lake Iseo & the Camonica Valley (brochure page 19) Holiday Code: 7ISEQ Milan Bergamo Date Day Airline Dep Rtn PriceBristol 10-Jun-17 Sat Ryanair 1255 1230 £899

19-Aug-17 Sat Ryanair 1255 1230 £89916-Sep-17 Sat Ryanair 1255 1230 £899

Dublin 09-Jun-17 Fri Ryanair 0615 1145 £89918-Aug-17 Fri Ryanair 0615 1145 £89915-Sep-17 Fri Ryanair 0615 1145 £899

East Midlands 10-Jun-17 Sat Ryanair 1200 1650 £89919-Aug-17 Sat Ryanair 1200 1650 £89916-Sep-17 Sat Ryanair 1200 1650 £899

Edinburgh* 09-Jun-17 Fri Easyjet 0930 1935 £89918-Aug-17 Fri Easyjet 0930 1935 £89915-Sep-17 Fri Easyjet 0930 1935 £899

Glasgow* 10-Jun-17 Sat Easyjet 1925 1855 £89919-Aug-17 Sat Easyjet 1925 1855 £89916-Sep-17 Sat Easyjet 1925 1855 £899

Manchester 09-Jun-17 Fri Ryanair 1340 1840 £89918-Aug-17 Fri Ryanair 1340 1840 £89915-Sep-17 Fri Ryanair 1340 1840 £899

Stansted 09-Jun-17 Fri Ryanair 1330 1535 £89918-Aug-17 Fri Ryanair 1330 1535 £89915-Sep-17 Fri Ryanair 1330 1535 £899

* to Milan Malpensa Supplements per person: Single room £140 (standard only) Classic room with Balcony £49 Superior room with balcony (partial lake view) £70

The Cinque Terre, Portofino & the Italian Lakes (brochure page 20) Holiday Code: 7PCTQ Milan Malpensa Date Day Airline Dep Rtn PriceAberdeen** 09-May-17 Tue British Airways 1105 1730 £1,069

19-Sep-17 Tue British Airways 1105 1730 £1,069Birmingham 09-May-17 Tue Flybe 1200 1650 £949

19-Sep-17 Tue Flybe 1205 1655 £949Bristol* 09-May-17 Tue Ryanair 0835 0810 £999

19-Sep-17 Tue Ryanair 0835 0810 £999Dublin* 09-May-17 Tue Ryanair 0615 1145 £999

19-Sep-17 Tue Ryanair 0615 1145 £999East Midlands* 09-May-17 Tue Ryanair 1200 1650 £999

19-Sep-17 Tue Ryanair 1200 1650 £999Edinburgh 09-May-17 Tue Easyjet 2005 1935 £949

19-Sep-17 Tue Easyjet 2005 1935 £949Gatwick 09-May-17 Tue Easyjet 1345 1440 £949

19-Sep-17 Tue Easyjet 1345 1440 £949Glasgow 09-May-17 Tue Easyjet 0935 0905 £949

19-Sep-17 Tue Easyjet 0935 0905 £949Heathrow 09-May-17 Tue British Airways 1510 1245 £989

19-Sep-17 Tue British Airways 1510 1245 £989Leeds-Bradford** 09-May-17 Tue British Airways 1430 1845 £1,069

19-Sep-17 Tue British Airways 1430 1845 £1,069Luton 09-May-17 Tue Easyjet 0610 1825 £949

19-Sep-17 Tue Easyjet 0650 1825 £949Manchester 09-May-17 Tue Easyjet 1440 1410 £949

19-Sep-17 Tue Easyjet 1440 1410 £949Newcastle** 09-May-17 Tue British Airways 1140 1555 £1,069

19-Sep-17 Tue British Airways 1140 1555 £1,069Stansted* 09-May-17 Tue Ryanair 1330 1535 £949

19-Sep-17 Tue Ryanair 1330 1535 £949** via Heathrow * to Milan BergamoSupplements per person:Single room £120Lake view on Maggiore £36 (twin/double rooms only)

The Tuscan Coast, Lucca & Florence (brochure page 21) Holiday Code: 7TUFQ Pisa Date Day Airline Dep Rtn PriceBristol 09-May-17 Tue Easyjet 1425 1930 £849

12-Sep-17 Tue Easyjet 1425 1930 £85919-Sep-17 Tue Easyjet 1425 1930 £839

Dublin 09-May-17 Tue Ryanair 0945 0920 £84912-Sep-17 Tue Ryanair 0945 0920 £85919-Sep-17 Tue Ryanair 0945 0920 £839

East Midlands 10-May-17 Wed Ryanair 1120 1625 £84913-Sep-17 Wed Ryanair 1120 1625 £85920-Sep-17 Wed Ryanair 1120 1625 £839

Edinburgh 09-May-17 Tue Ryanair 1515 2130 £84912-Sep-17 Tue Ryanair 1515 2130 £85919-Sep-17 Tue Ryanair 1515 2130 £839

Gatwick 10-May-17 Wed Easyjet 1420 1925 £84913-Sep-17 Wed Easyjet 1420 1925 £85920-Sep-17 Wed Easyjet 1420 1925 £839

Heathrow 10-May-17 Wed British Airways 0850 1430 £88913-Sep-17 Wed British Airways 0850 1430 £89920-Sep-17 Wed British Airways 0850 1430 £879

Luton 10-May-17 Wed Easyjet 1235 1740 £84913-Sep-17 Wed Easyjet 1235 1740 £85920-Sep-17 Wed Easyjet 1235 1740 £839

Manchester 09-May-17 Tue Easyjet 1845 0015 £84912-Sep-17 Tue Easyjet 1845 0015 £85919-Sep-17 Tue Easyjet 1845 0015 £839

Newcastle 12-Sep-17 Tue Jet2 1545 2145 £89919-Sep-17 Tue Jet2 1545 2145 £879

Prestwick 10-May-17 Wed Ryanair 1310 1245 £84913-Sep-17 Wed Ryanair 1310 1245 £85920-Sep-17 Wed Ryanair 1310 1245 £839

Stansted 10-May-17 Wed Ryanair 1445 1420 £84913-Sep-17 Wed Ryanair 1445 1420 £85920-Sep-17 Wed Ryanair 1445 1420 £839

Supplements per person: Single room £100

Bordighera – the Italian Riviera & Monte Carlo (brochure page 22) Holiday Code: 7BIRQ Nice Date Day Airline Dep Rtn PriceAberdeen** 27-Mar-17 Mon British Airways 1105 1740 £919

24-Apr-17 Mon British Airways 1105 1740 £95908-May-17 Mon British Airways 1105 1740 £95905-Jun-17 Mon British Airways 1105 1740 £99911-Sep-17 Mon British Airways 1105 1740 £1,01918-Sep-17 Mon British Airways 1105 1740 £1,00925-Sep-17 Mon British Airways 1105 1740 £97902-Oct-17 Mon British Airways 1105 1740 £919

Birmingham 08-May-17 Mon Monarch 1550 2100 £83905-Jun-17 Mon Monarch 1550 2100 £87911-Sep-17 Mon Monarch 1550 2100 £89918-Sep-17 Mon Monarch 1550 2100 £88925-Sep-17 Mon Monarch 1550 2100 £85902-Oct-17 Mon Monarch 1550 2100 £799

Bristol 27-Mar-17 Mon Easyjet 1250 1735 £79924-Apr-17 Mon Easyjet 1250 1735 £83908-May-17 Mon Easyjet 1250 1735 £83905-Jun-17 Mon Easyjet 1250 1735 £87911-Sep-17 Mon Easyjet 1250 1735 £89918-Sep-17 Mon Easyjet 1250 1735 £88925-Sep-17 Mon Easyjet 1250 1735 £85902-Oct-17 Mon Easyjet 1250 1735 £799

Dublin 27-Mar-17 Mon Ryanair 1720 2310 £79924-Apr-17 Mon Ryanair 1720 2310 £83908-May-17 Mon Ryanair 1720 2310 £83905-Jun-17 Mon Ryanair 1720 2310 £87911-Sep-17 Mon Ryanair 1720 2310 £89918-Sep-17 Mon Ryanair 1720 2310 £88925-Sep-17 Mon Ryanair 1720 2310 £85902-Oct-17 Mon Ryanair 1720 2310 £799

Edinburgh 27-Mar-17 Mon Easyjet 1755 2345 £79924-Apr-17 Mon Easyjet 1755 2345 £83908-May-17 Mon Easyjet 1755 2345 £83905-Jun-17 Mon Easyjet 1755 2345 £87911-Sep-17 Mon Easyjet 1755 2345 £89918-Sep-17 Mon Easyjet 1755 2345 £88925-Sep-17 Mon Easyjet 1755 2345 £85902-Oct-17 Mon Easyjet 1755 2345 £799

Gatwick 27-Mar-17 Mon Easyjet 1405 1835 £79924-Apr-17 Mon Easyjet 1405 1835 £83908-May-17 Mon Easyjet 1405 1835 £83905-Jun-17 Mon Easyjet 1405 1835 £87911-Sep-17 Mon Easyjet 1405 1835 £89918-Sep-17 Mon Easyjet 1405 1835 £88925-Sep-17 Mon Easyjet 1405 1835 £85902-Oct-17 Mon Easyjet 1405 1835 £799

Heathrow 27-Mar-17 Mon British Airways 1430 1430 £83924-Apr-17 Mon British Airways 1430 1430 £87908-May-17 Mon British Airways 1430 1430 £87905-Jun-17 Mon British Airways 1430 1430 £91911-Sep-17 Mon British Airways 1430 1430 £93918-Sep-17 Mon British Airways 1430 1430 £92925-Sep-17 Mon British Airways 1430 1430 £89902-Oct-17 Mon British Airways 1430 1430 £839

Leeds-Bradford 27-Mar-17 Mon Jet2 1040 1615 £83924-Apr-17 Mon Jet2 1040 1615 £87908-May-17 Mon Jet2 1040 1615 £87905-Jun-17 Mon Jet2 1040 1615 £91911-Sep-17 Mon Jet2 1040 1615 £93918-Sep-17 Mon Jet2 1040 1615 £929

Liverpool 27-Mar-17 Mon Easyjet 1240 1745 £79924-Apr-17 Mon Easyjet 1240 1745 £83908-May-17 Mon Easyjet 1240 1745 £83905-Jun-17 Mon Easyjet 1240 1745 £87911-Sep-17 Mon Easyjet 1240 1745 £89918-Sep-17 Mon Easyjet 1240 1745 £88925-Sep-17 Mon Easyjet 1240 1745 £85902-Oct-17 Mon Easyjet 1240 1745 £799

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Luton 27-Mar-17 Mon Easyjet 0715 1155 £79924-Apr-17 Mon Easyjet 0715 1155 £83908-May-17 Mon Easyjet 0715 1155 £83905-Jun-17 Mon Easyjet 0715 1155 £87911-Sep-17 Mon Easyjet 0715 1155 £89918-Sep-17 Mon Easyjet 0715 1155 £88925-Sep-17 Mon Easyjet 0715 1155 £85902-Oct-17 Mon Easyjet 0715 1155 £799

Manchester 27-Mar-17 Mon Jet2 1610 2145 £83924-Apr-17 Mon Jet2 1610 2145 £87908-May-17 Mon Jet2 0800 1345 £87905-Jun-17 Mon Jet2 0800 1345 £91911-Sep-17 Mon Jet2 0800 1345 £93918-Sep-17 Mon Jet2 0800 1345 £92925-Sep-17 Mon Jet2 0800 1345 £89902-Oct-17 Mon Jet2 0800 1345 £839

Newcastle** 27-Mar-17 Mon British Airways 1140 1555 £91924-Apr-17 Mon British Airways 1140 1555 £95908-May-17 Mon British Airways 1140 1555 £95905-Jun-17 Mon British Airways 1140 1555 £99911-Sep-17 Mon British Airways 1140 1555 £1,01918-Sep-17 Mon British Airways 1140 1555 £1,00925-Sep-17 Mon British Airways 1140 1555 £97902-Oct-17 Mon British Airways 1140 1555 £919

Stansted 27-Mar-17 Mon Easyjet 0700 1140 £79924-Apr-17 Mon Easyjet 0700 1140 £83908-May-17 Mon Easyjet 0700 1140 £83905-Jun-17 Mon Easyjet 0700 1140 £87911-Sep-17 Mon Easyjet 0700 1140 £89918-Sep-17 Mon Easyjet 0700 1140 £88925-Sep-17 Mon Easyjet 0700 1140 £85902-Oct-17 Mon Easyjet 0700 1140 £799

** via HeathrowSupplements per person:Single room £100Side sea view £45 (twin/double rooms only) Front sea view £70

Isle of Elba, Siena & the Medieval Cities of Tuscany (brochure page 23) Holiday Code: 7ELBQ Pisa Date Day Airline Dep Rtn PriceDublin 18-May-17 Thu Ryanair 1230 1145 £899

14-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 1230 1145 £899Edinburgh 18-May-17 Thu Ryanair 1515 2130 £899

14-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 1835 1810 £899Gatwick 18-May-17 Thu Easyjet 1225 1725 £899

14-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 1225 1725 £899Heathrow 18-May-17 Thu British Airways 0845 1435 £939

14-Sep-17 Thu British Airways 0845 1435 £939Luton 18-May-17 Thu Easyjet 1235 1740 £899

14-Sep-17 Thu Easyjet 1235 1740 £899Manchester 18-May-17 Thu Jet2 0830 1430 £939

14-Sep-17 Thu Jet2 0830 1430 £939Stansted 18-May-17 Thu Ryanair 1445 1420 £899

14-Sep-17 Thu Ryanair 1445 1420 £899Supplements per person: Single room £140

Apulia & Royal Caserta (brochure page 24) Holiday Code: 7PUCQ Naples Date Day Airline Dep Rtn PriceBirmingham 15-May-17 Mon Thomson 0810 1445 £929

01-Sep-17 Fri Thomson 1655 2330 £94902-Oct-17 Mon Thomson 0810 1445 £939

Bristol 15-May-17 Mon Thomson 0720 1405 £92901-Sep-17 Fri Thomson 1725 0010 £94902-Oct-17 Mon Thomson 0720 1405 £939

Dublin 15-May-17 Mon Aer Lingus 0630 1400 £87901-Sep-17 Fri Aer Lingus 0630 1400 £89902-Oct-17 Mon Aer Lingus 0630 1400 £889

East Midlands 15-May-17 Mon Thomson 0600 1245 £92901-Sep-17 Fri Thomson 0710 1355 £94902-Oct-17 Mon Thomson 0600 1245 £939

Edinburgh* 14-May-17 Sun Easyjet 0615 1325 £87901-Oct-17 Sun Easyjet 0615 1325 £889

Gatwick 15-May-17 Mon Easyjet 0600 1155 £87901-Sep-17 Fri Easyjet 0600 1135 £89902-Oct-17 Mon Easyjet 0600 1155 £889

Glasgow 01-Sep-17 Fri Thomson 1415 2150 £949Leeds-Bradford 15-May-17 Mon Monarch 0730 1425 £879

01-Sep-17 Fri Monarch 0715 1340 £89902-Oct-17 Mon Monarch 0730 1425 £889

Luton 15-May-17 Mon Easyjet 0615 1230 £87901-Sep-17 Fri Easyjet 0615 1225 £89902-Oct-17 Mon Easyjet 0615 1230 £889

Manchester 15-May-17 Mon Monarch 0645 2230 £87901-Sep-17 Fri Monarch 0700 1400 £89902-Oct-17 Mon Monarch 0645 2230 £889

Newcastle 15-May-17 Mon Thomson 1520 2235 £92901-Sep-17 Fri Thomson 0610 1330 £94902-Oct-17 Mon Thomson 1520 2235 £939

Stansted 15-May-17 Mon Easyjet 0610 1205 £87901-Sep-17 Fri Easyjet 0610 1205 £89902-Oct-17 Mon Easyjet 0610 1205 £889

*Sunday departures spend the first two and last night in CasertaSupplements per person:Single room £100Superior room in Barletta £20 (twin/double rooms only)

La Bella Italia – le Marche, Abruzzo & Rome (brochure page 25) Holiday Code: 7BELQ Rome Fiumicino Date Day Airline Dep Rtn PriceAberdeen** 14-May-17 Sun British Airways 0825 1555 £1,049

01-Oct-17 Sun British Airways 0825 1555 £1,049Birmingham 14-May-17 Sun Monarch 1730 2355 £929

01-Oct-17 Sun Monarch 1730 2355 £929Bristol 14-May-17 Sun Easyjet 1210 1805 £929

01-Oct-17 Sun Easyjet 1210 1805 £929East Midlands* 14-May-17 Sun Ryanair 1535 2130 £929

01-Oct-17 Sun Ryanair 1535 2130 £929Edinburgh* 14-May-17 Sun Ryanair 0625 1315 £929

01-Oct-17 Sun Ryanair 0625 1315 £929Gatwick 14-May-17 Sun Easyjet 0905 1500 £929

01-Oct-17 Sun Easyjet 0905 1500 £929Glasgow 14-May-17 Sun Jet2 1530 2250 £969

01-Oct-17 Sun Jet2 1530 2250 £969Heathrow 14-May-17 Sun British Airways 1245 1315 £969

01-Oct-17 Sun British Airways 1245 1315 £969Leeds-Bradford 14-May-17 Sun Jet2 0830 1510 £969

01-Oct-17 Sun Jet2 0830 1510 £969Luton 14-May-17 Sun Easyjet 1740 2340 £929

01-Oct-17 Sun Easyjet 1740 2340 £929Manchester* 14-May-17 Sun Ryanair 0715 1320 £929

01-Oct-17 Sun Ryanair 0715 1320 £929Newcastle 14-May-17 Sun Jet2 0745 1500 £969

01-Oct-17 Sun Jet2 0745 1500 £969Stansted* 14-May-17 Sun Ryanair 0845 1915 £929

01-Oct-17 Sun Ryanair 0845 1915 £929**via Heathrow * to Rome CiampinoSupplements per person: Single room £140

Dolomites & the Veneto (brochure page 26) Holiday Code: 7DOVQ Venice Date Day Airline Dep Rtn PriceBristol 25-Sep-17 Mon Easyjet 1510 1440 £979Dublin 25-Sep-17 Mon Aer Lingus 0720 1330 £979East Midlands* 25-Sep-17 Mon Ryanair 1200 1650 £979Edinburgh 25-Sep-17 Mon Easyjet 1425 1355 £979Gatwick 25-Sep-17 Mon Easyjet 1230 1725 £979Heathrow 25-Sep-17 Mon British Airways 0855 1425 £1,019Leeds-Bradford 25-Sep-17 Mon Jet2 0700 1250 £1,019Luton 25-Sep-17 Mon Easyjet 1325 1820 £979Manchester 25-Sep-17 Mon Jet2 0730 1320 £1,019Stansted* 25-Sep-17 Mon Ryanair 1310 2340 £979

* to TrevisoSupplements per personSingle room £100

The Slovenian Alps, Lake Bled, Trieste & Venice (brochure page 27) Holiday Code: 7VTSQ Venice Date Day Airline Dep Rtn PriceBristol 15-May-17 Mon Easyjet 1510 1440 £839

11-Sep-17 Mon Easyjet 1510 1440 £839Dublin 15-May-17 Mon Aer Lingus 0720 1330 £839

11-Sep-17 Mon Aer Lingus 0720 1330 £839East Midlands* 15-May-17 Mon Ryanair 1200 1650 £839

11-Sep-17 Mon Ryanair 1200 1650 £839Edinburgh 15-May-17 Mon Easyjet 1425 1355 £839

11-Sep-17 Mon Easyjet 1425 1355 £839Gatwick 15-May-17 Mon Easyjet 1230 1725 £839

11-Sep-17 Mon Easyjet 1230 1725 £839Heathrow 15-May-17 Mon British Airways 0855 1425 £879

11-Sep-17 Mon British Airways 0855 1425 £879Leeds-Bradford 15-May-17 Mon Jet2 0700 1250 £879

11-Sep-17 Mon Jet2 0700 1250 £879Luton 15-May-17 Mon Easyjet 1325 1820 £839

11-Sep-17 Mon Easyjet 1325 1820 £839Manchester 15-May-17 Mon Jet2 0730 1320 £879

11-Sep-17 Mon Jet2 0730 1320 £879Stansted* 15-May-17 Mon Ryanair 1310 2340 £839

11-Sep-17 Mon Ryanair 1310 2340 £839*to TrevisoSupplements per person:Single room £100

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Krakow, Zakopane & the High Tatras (brochure page 28) Holiday Code: 7KZTQ Krakow Date Day Airline Dep Rtn PriceAberdeen** 27-Jun-17 Tue Lufthansa 1610 2245 £869

26-Sep-17 Tue Lufthansa 1610 2245 £869Belfast Int 27-Jun-17 Tue Easyjet 1010 1615 £749

26-Sep-17 Tue Easyjet 1010 1615 £749Edinburgh 27-Jun-17 Tue Ryanair 1745 2340 £749

26-Sep-17 Tue Ryanair 1745 2340 £749Gatwick 27-Jun-17 Tue Easyjet 0920 1445 £749

26-Sep-17 Tue Easyjet 0920 1445 £749Heathrow 27-Jun-17 Tue British Airways 1645 2230 £789

26-Sep-17 Tue British Airways 1645 2230 £789Leeds-Bradford 27-Jun-17 Tue Ryanair 2010 1945 £749

26-Sep-17 Tue Ryanair 2010 1945 £749Stansted 27-Jun-17 Tue Ryanair 0845 2345 £749

26-Sep-17 Tue Ryanair 0845 2345 £749** via Frankfurt Supplements per person:Single room £140

Berlin, Potsdam & the Harz Mountains (brochure page 29) Holiday Code: 7BHAQ Berlin Schoenefeld Date Day Airline Dep Rtn PriceAberdeen** 19-Jun-17 Mon British Airways 1105 1740 £1,059

17-Jul-17 Mon British Airways 1105 1740 £99931-Jul-17 Mon British Airways 1105 1740 £999

Birmingham* 19-Jun-17 Mon Flybe 0650 1110 £93917-Jul-17 Mon Flybe 0650 1110 £87931-Jul-17 Mon Flybe 0650 1110 £879

Bristol 19-Jun-17 Mon Easyjet 1315 1745 £93917-Jul-17 Mon Easyjet 1315 1745 £87931-Jul-17 Mon Easyjet 1315 1745 £879

Doncaster/Shef* 19-Jun-17 Mon Flybe 1735 2205 £93917-Jul-17 Mon Flybe 1735 2205 £87931-Jul-17 Mon Flybe 1735 2205 £879

Dublin 19-Jun-17 Mon Ryanair 0720 1230 £93917-Jul-17 Mon Ryanair 0720 1230 £87931-Jul-17 Mon Ryanair 0720 1230 £879

East Midlands 19-Jun-17 Mon Ryanair 0630 1115 £93917-Jul-17 Mon Ryanair 0630 1115 £87931-Jul-17 Mon Ryanair 0630 1115 £879

Edinburgh 19-Jun-17 Mon Easyjet 0915 1415 £93917-Jul-17 Mon Easyjet 0915 1415 £87931-Jul-17 Mon Easyjet 0915 1415 £879

Gatwick 19-Jun-17 Mon Easyjet 0840 1935 £93917-Jul-17 Mon Easyjet 0840 1935 £87931-Jul-17 Mon Easyjet 0840 1935 £879

Glasgow 19-Jun-17 Mon Easyjet 1055 1550 £93917-Jul-17 Mon Easyjet 1055 1550 £87931-Jul-17 Mon Easyjet 1055 1550 £879

Heathrow* 19-Jun-17 Mon British Airways 1530 1330 £97917-Jul-17 Mon British Airways 1530 1330 £91931-Jul-17 Mon British Airways 1530 1330 £919

Leeds-Bradford 19-Jun-17 Mon Jet2 1700 2155 £97917-Jul-17 Mon Jet2 1700 2155 £91931-Jul-17 Mon Jet2 1700 2155 £919

Liverpool 19-Jun-17 Mon Easyjet 1815 2245 £93917-Jul-17 Mon Easyjet 1815 2245 £87931-Jul-17 Mon Easyjet 1815 2245 £879

Luton 19-Jun-17 Mon Easyjet 1340 1800 £93917-Jul-17 Mon Easyjet 1340 1800 £87931-Jul-17 Mon Easyjet 1340 1800 £879

Manchester 19-Jun-17 Mon Easyjet 0630 1115 £93917-Jul-17 Mon Easyjet 0630 1115 £87931-Jul-17 Mon Easyjet 0630 1115 £879

Newcastle** 19-Jun-17 Mon British Airways 1140 1555 £1,05917-Jul-17 Mon British Airways 1140 1555 £99931-Jul-17 Mon British Airways 1140 1555 £999

Stansted 19-Jun-17 Mon Ryanair 0750 1855 £93917-Jul-17 Mon Ryanair 0750 1855 £87931-Jul-17 Mon Ryanair 0750 1855 £879

* to Berlin Tegel ** to Berlin Tegel via HeathrowSupplements per person:Single room £140

Weimar, Royal Germany & Prague (brochure page 30) Holiday Code: 7RGPQ Prague Date Day Airline Dep Rtn PriceAberdeen** 19-Jun-17 Mon British Airways 1245 1940 £959

17-Jul-17 Mon British Airways 1245 1940 £93907-Aug-17 Mon British Airways 1245 1940 £919

Bristol 19-Jun-17 Mon Easyjet 1815 2300 £83917-Jul-17 Mon Easyjet 1815 2300 £81907-Aug-17 Mon Easyjet 1815 2300 £799

Dublin 19-Jun-17 Mon Ryanair 0845 0820 £83917-Jul-17 Mon Ryanair 0845 0820 £81907-Aug-17 Mon Ryanair 0845 0820 £799

East Midlands 19-Jun-17 Mon Jet2 1715 2230 £87917-Jul-17 Mon Jet2 1715 2230 £85907-Aug-17 Mon Jet2 1715 2230 £839

Edinburgh 19-Jun-17 Mon Easyjet 0600 1115 £83917-Jul-17 Mon Easyjet 0600 1115 £81907-Aug-17 Mon Easyjet 0600 1115 £799

Gatwick 19-Jun-17 Mon Easyjet 0855 1335 £83917-Jul-17 Mon Easyjet 0855 1335 £81907-Aug-17 Mon Easyjet 0855 1335 £799

Heathrow 19-Jun-17 Mon British Airways 1635 1455 £87917-Jul-17 Mon British Airways 1635 1455 £85907-Aug-17 Mon British Airways 1635 1455 £839

Liverpool 19-Jun-17 Mon Ryanair 1530 1505 £83917-Jul-17 Mon Ryanair 1530 1505 £81907-Aug-17 Mon Ryanair 1530 1505 £799

Luton 19-Jun-17 Mon Wizz Air 2105 2035 £83917-Jul-17 Mon Wizz Air 2105 2035 £81907-Aug-17 Mon Wizz Air 2105 2035 £799

Manchester 19-Jun-17 Mon Easyjet 1325 1815 £83917-Jul-17 Mon Easyjet 1325 1815 £81907-Aug-17 Mon Easyjet 1325 1815 £799

Newcastle 19-Jun-17 Mon Jet2 1435 1955 £87917-Jul-17 Mon Jet2 1435 1955 £85907-Aug-17 Mon Jet2 1435 1955 £839

Stansted 19-Jun-17 Mon Easyjet 1150 1600 £83917-Jul-17 Mon Easyjet 1150 1600 £81907-Aug-17 Mon Easyjet 1150 1600 £799

**via Heathrow Supplements per person: Single room £130

Best of the Baltics (brochure page 31) Holiday Code: 7RTLQ Riga Date Day Airline Dep Rtn PriceAberdeen* 17-Aug-17 Thu Air Baltic 0925 0840 £849Doncaster/Shef* 17-Aug-17 Thu Wizz Air 1835 1805 £849Dublin 17-May-17 Wed Ryanair 1705 2345 £849

16-Aug-17 Wed Ryanair 1705 2345 £849East Midlands 17-May-17 Wed Ryanair 1720 2325 £849

16-Aug-17 Wed Ryanair 1720 2325 £849Gatwick 17-May-17 Wed Air Baltic 0925 1640 £849

16-Aug-17 Wed Air Baltic 0925 1640 £849Glasgow 17-May-17 Wed Ryanair 0745 1335 £849

16-Aug-17 Wed Ryanair 0745 1335 £849Leeds-Bradford 17-May-17 Wed Ryanair 1610 2215 £849

16-Aug-17 Wed Ryanair 1610 2215 £849Liverpool 17-May-17 Wed Wizz Air 1800 1730 £849

16-Aug-17 Wed Wizz Air 1800 1730 £849Luton 17-May-17 Wed Wizz Air 1310 1915 £849

16-Aug-17 Wed Wizz Air 1310 1915 £849Manchester* 18-May-17 Thu Ryanair 0610 1215 £849

17-Aug-17 Thu Ryanair 0610 1215 £849Stansted 17-May-17 Wed Ryanair 1700 2240 £849

16-Aug-17 Wed Ryanair 1700 2240 £849* Thursday departures spend the first and last two nights in RigaSupplements per person:Single room £200

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A Week in Crete – No Single Supplement (brochure page 32) Holiday Code: 7SHEQ Heraklion Date Day Airline Dep Rtn PriceBirmingham 23-May-17 Tue Monarch 1355 2300 £889

19-Sep-17 Tue Monarch 1355 2300 £889Bristol 23-May-17 Tue Thomas Cook 1425 2340 £909

19-Sep-17 Tue Thomas Cook 1425 2340 £909Cardiff 23-May-17 Tue Thomson 1245 2200 £909

19-Sep-17 Tue Thomson 1245 2200 £909East Midlands 23-May-17 Tue Jet2 1505 0030 £929

19-Sep-17 Tue Jet2 1505 0030 £929Edinburgh 23-May-17 Tue Easyjet 1530 0110 £889

19-Sep-17 Tue Easyjet 1530 0110 £889Gatwick 23-May-17 Tue Easyjet 0715 1555 £889

19-Sep-17 Tue Easyjet 0715 1555 £889Glasgow 23-May-17 Tue Jet2 1505 0055 £929

19-Sep-17 Tue Thomas Cook 1525 0110 £929Leeds-Bradford 23-May-17 Tue Jet2 0855 1840 £929

19-Sep-17 Tue Jet2 0855 1840 £929Manchester 23-May-17 Tue Easyjet 1355 2300 £889

19-Sep-17 Tue Easyjet 1355 2300 £889Newcastle 23-May-17 Tue Jet2 1030 2015 £929

19-Sep-17 Tue Jet2 1425 0010 £929Supplements per person: Single room £0Extra week £370Sea view per week £50

Landscapes of the Ancient Isle of Crete (brochure page 33) Holiday Code: 7HERQ Heraklion Date Day Airline Dep Rtn PriceBirmingham 09-May-17 Tue Monarch 1355 2300 £889

16-May-17 Tue Monarch 1355 2300 £89912-Sep-17 Tue Monarch 1355 2300 £91926-Sep-17 Tue Monarch 1355 2300 £889

Bristol 09-May-17 Tue Thomas Cook 1425 2340 £90916-May-17 Tue Thomas Cook 1425 2340 £91912-Sep-17 Tue Thomas Cook 1425 2340 £939

Cardiff 09-May-17 Tue Thomson 1245 2200 £90916-May-17 Tue Thomson 1245 2200 £91912-Sep-17 Tue Thomson 1245 2200 £93926-Sep-17 Tue Thomson 1245 2200 £909

East Midlands 09-May-17 Tue Jet2 1505 0030 £92916-May-17 Tue Jet2 1505 0030 £93912-Sep-17 Tue Jet2 1505 0030 £95926-Sep-17 Tue Jet2 1505 0030 £929

Edinburgh 09-May-17 Tue Easyjet 1530 0110 £88916-May-17 Tue Easyjet 1530 0110 £89912-Sep-17 Tue Easyjet 1530 0110 £91926-Sep-17 Tue Easyjet 1530 0110 £889

Gatwick 09-May-17 Tue Easyjet 0715 1555 £88916-May-17 Tue Easyjet 0715 1555 £89912-Sep-17 Tue Easyjet 0715 1555 £91926-Sep-17 Tue Easyjet 0715 1555 £889

Glasgow 09-May-17 Tue Thomson 0705 1715 £92916-May-17 Tue Thomson 0705 1715 £93912-Sep-17 Tue Thomas Cook 1525 0110 £93926-Sep-17 Tue Thomas Cook 1525 0110 £929

Leeds-Bradford 09-May-17 Tue Jet2 0855 1840 £92916-May-17 Tue Jet2 0855 1840 £93912-Sep-17 Tue Jet2 0855 1840 £95926-Sep-17 Tue Jet2 0855 1840 £929

Manchester 09-May-17 Tue Easyjet 1355 2300 £88916-May-17 Tue Easyjet 1355 2300 £89912-Sep-17 Tue Easyjet 1355 2300 £91926-Sep-17 Tue Easyjet 1355 2300 £889

Newcastle 09-May-17 Tue Jet2 1030 2015 £92916-May-17 Tue Jet2 1030 2015 £93912-Sep-17 Tue Jet2 1425 0010 £95926-Sep-17 Tue Jet2 1425 0010 £929

Supplements per person: Single room £110Sea view in Gouves £28Extra week in a single £410 Sea view £460Extra week in a twin/double £300 Sea view £350

Bucharest & Transylvania (brochure page 34) Holiday Code: 7BUCQ Bucharest Date Day Airline Dep Rtn PriceAberdeen** 29-Sep-17 Fri British Airways 1415 1335 £929

06-Oct-17 Fri British Airways 1415 1335 £919Birmingham* 30-Sep-17 Sat Blue Air 1000 0915 £809

07-Oct-17 Sat Blue Air 1000 0915 £799Bristol* 30-Sep-17 Sat Ryanair 1700 1635 £809

07-Oct-17 Sat Ryanair 1700 1635 £799Doncaster/Shef* 30-Sep-17 Sat Wizz Air 0835 0800 £809

07-Oct-17 Sat Wizz Air 0835 0800 £799Glasgow 29-Sep-17 Fri Wizz Air 2120 2050 £809

06-Oct-17 Fri Wizz Air 2120 2050 £799Heathrow 29-Sep-17 Fri British Airways 1055 1010 £809

06-Oct-17 Fri British Airways 1055 1010 £799Liverpool 29-Sep-17 Fri Blue Air 0925 0840 £809

06-Oct-17 Fri Blue Air 0925 0840 £799

Luton 29-Sep-17 Fri Blue Air 1035 1725 £80906-Oct-17 Fri Blue Air 1035 1725 £799

Newcastle** 29-Sep-17 Fri British Airways 1525 1445 £92906-Oct-17 Fri British Airways 1525 1445 £919

Stansted 29-Sep-17 Fri Ryanair 0840 1735 £80906-Oct-17 Fri Ryanair 0840 1735 £799

** via Heathrow *Saturday departures spend the first and last two nights in BucharestSupplements per person:Single room £130

Cyprus – Aphrodite’s Ancient Isle (brochure page 35) Holiday Code: 7BCYQ Paphos Date Day Airline Dep Rtn PriceBirmingham 22-Feb-17 Wed Thomson 0950 1955 £749

22-Nov-17 Wed Thomson 0950 1955 £76921-Feb-18 Wed Thomson 0950 1955 £769

Bournemouth 22-Nov-17 Wed Thomson 1020 2100 £769Bristol 22-Feb-17 Wed Easyjet 0800 1820 £749

22-Nov-17 Wed Easyjet 0800 1820 £76921-Feb-18 Wed Easyjet 0800 1820 £769

Cardiff 22-Nov-17 Wed Thomson 1110 2200 £769East Midlands 22-Nov-17 Wed Thomson 1130 2210 £769Edinburgh 22-Feb-17 Wed Easyjet 1055 2155 £749


Gatwick 22-Feb-17 Wed Easyjet 0710 1740 £74922-Nov-17 Wed Easyjet 0710 1740 £76921-Feb-18 Wed Easyjet 0710 1740 £769

Glasgow 22-Nov-17 Wed Thomson 0930 2110 £769Luton 22-Feb-17 Wed Easyjet 1120 2130 £749


Manchester 22-Feb-17 Wed Easyjet 1230 2300 £74922-Nov-17 Wed Easyjet 1230 2300 £76921-Feb-18 Wed Easyjet 1230 2300 £769

Newcastle 22-Feb-17 Wed Thomson 1000 2055 £74922-Nov-17 Wed Thomson 1000 2055 £76921-Feb-18 Wed Thomson 1000 2055 £769

Stansted 22-Feb-17 Wed Ryanair 1040 1000 £74921-Feb-18 Wed Ryanair 1040 1000 £769

Supplements per person: Single room February 2017 £0 sold outSingle room £0Sea view room per week 2017 £49 2018 £49Extra week in a single 2017 £450 2018 £460Extra week in a twin/double 2017 £350 2018 £360

Tenerife – Island of Contrasts (brochure page 36) Holiday Code: 7BTEQ Heraklion Date Day Airline Dep Rtn PriceAberdeen 25-Feb-17 Sat Thomson 1315 1215 £819

11-Mar-17 Sat Thomson 1315 1215 £84901-Apr-17 Sat Thomson 1315 1215 £86904-Nov-17 Sat Thomson 1315 1215 £82911-Nov-17 Sat Thomson 1315 1215 £81924-Feb-18 Sat Thomson 1315 1215 £82910-Mar-18 Sat Thomson 1315 1215 £859

Belfast Int 24-Feb-17 Fri Thomas Cook 0900 1940 £71910-Mar-17 Fri Thomas Cook 0900 1940 £74931-Mar-17 Fri Thomas Cook 0900 1940 £76903-Nov-17 Fri Thomas Cook 0900 1940 £72910-Nov-17 Fri Thomas Cook 0900 1940 £71923-Feb-18 Fri Thomas Cook 0900 1940 £72909-Mar-18 Fri Thomas Cook 0900 1940 £759

Birmingham 24-Feb-17 Fri Monarch 1000 1935 £69910-Mar-17 Fri Monarch 1000 1935 £72931-Mar-17 Fri Monarch 1000 1935 £74903-Nov-17 Fri Monarch 1325 1705 £70910-Nov-17 Fri Monarch 1325 1705 £69923-Feb-18 Fri Monarch 1000 1935 £70909-Mar-18 Fri Monarch 1000 1935 £739

Bristol 24-Feb-17 Fri Thomas Cook 1025 1955 £71910-Mar-17 Fri Thomas Cook 1025 1955 £74931-Mar-17 Fri Thomas Cook 0730 1655 £76903-Nov-17 Fri Thomas Cook 1025 1955 £72910-Nov-17 Fri Thomas Cook 1025 1955 £71923-Feb-18 Fri Thomas Cook 1025 1955 £72909-Mar-18 Fri Thomas Cook 1025 1955 £759

Cardiff 24-Feb-17 Fri Thomson 1030 1955 £71910-Mar-17 Fri Thomson 1030 1955 £74931-Mar-17 Fri Thomson 1030 1955 £76903-Nov-17 Fri Thomson 1030 1955 £72910-Nov-17 Fri Thomson 1030 1955 £71923-Feb-18 Fri Thomson 1030 1955 £72909-Mar-18 Fri Thomson 1030 1955 £759

Doncaster/Shef 24-Feb-17 Fri Thomson 1150 1840 £71910-Mar-17 Fri Thomson 1420 0020 £74931-Mar-17 Fri Thomson 1420 0020 £76903-Nov-17 Fri Thomson 1150 2150 £72910-Nov-17 Fri Thomson 1150 2150 £71923-Feb-18 Fri Thomson 1150 1840 £72909-Mar-18 Fri Thomson 1150 1840 £759

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East Midlands 24-Feb-17 Fri Ryanair 1335 2305 £69910-Mar-17 Fri Ryanair 1335 2305 £72931-Mar-17 Fri Ryanair 1335 2305 £74903-Nov-17 Fri Ryanair 1335 2305 £70910-Nov-17 Fri Ryanair 1335 2305 £69923-Feb-18 Fri Ryanair 1335 2305 £70909-Mar-18 Fri Ryanair 1335 2305 £739

Edinburgh 24-Feb-17 Fri Easyjet 1240 2310 £69910-Mar-17 Fri Easyjet 1240 2310 £72931-Mar-17 Fri Easyjet 0700 1710 £74903-Nov-17 Fri Easyjet 1240 2310 £70910-Nov-17 Fri Easyjet 1240 2310 £69923-Feb-18 Fri Easyjet 1240 2310 £70909-Mar-18 Fri Easyjet 1240 2310 £739

Exeter 24-Feb-17 Fri Thomson 0725 1645 £71910-Mar-17 Fri Thomson 0725 1645 £74931-Mar-17 Fri Thomson 0725 1645 £76903-Nov-17 Fri Thomson 0725 1645 £72910-Nov-17 Fri Thomson 0725 1645 £71923-Feb-18 Fri Thomson 0725 1645 £72909-Mar-18 Fri Thomson 0725 1645 £759

Gatwick 24-Feb-17 Fri Easyjet 0800 1730 £69910-Mar-17 Fri Easyjet 0800 1730 £72931-Mar-17 Fri Easyjet 0800 1730 £74903-Nov-17 Fri Easyjet 0800 1730 £70910-Nov-17 Fri Easyjet 0800 1730 £69923-Feb-18 Fri Easyjet 0800 1730 £70909-Mar-18 Fri Easyjet 0800 1730 £739

Glasgow 24-Feb-17 Fri Thomas Cook 0725 1810 £71910-Mar-17 Fri Thomas Cook 0725 1810 £74931-Mar-17 Fri Thomas Cook 1530 0135 £76903-Nov-17 Fri Thomas Cook 0725 1810 £72910-Nov-17 Fri Thomas Cook 0725 1810 £71923-Feb-18 Fri Thomas Cook 0725 1810 £72909-Mar-18 Fri Thomas Cook 0725 1810 £759

Leeds-Bradford 24-Feb-17 Fri Monarch 0615 1605 £69910-Mar-17 Fri Monarch 0615 1605 £72931-Mar-17 Fri Monarch 0615 1605 £74903-Nov-17 Fri Monarch 0615 1605 £70910-Nov-17 Fri Monarch 0615 1605 £69923-Feb-18 Fri Monarch 0615 1605 £70909-Mar-18 Fri Monarch 0615 1605 £739

Luton 24-Feb-17 Fri Monarch 1430 0005 £69910-Mar-17 Fri Monarch 1430 0005 £72931-Mar-17 Fri Monarch 1430 0005 £74903-Nov-17 Fri Monarch 0710 1550 £70910-Nov-17 Fri Monarch 0710 1550 £69923-Feb-18 Fri Monarch 1430 0005 £70909-Mar-18 Fri Monarch 1430 0005 £739

Manchester 24-Feb-17 Fri Easyjet 1250 1750 £69910-Mar-17 Fri Easyjet 1250 1750 £72931-Mar-17 Fri Easyjet 1250 1750 £74903-Nov-17 Fri Easyjet 1250 1750 £70910-Nov-17 Fri Easyjet 1250 1750 £69923-Feb-18 Fri Easyjet 1250 1750 £70909-Mar-18 Fri Easyjet 1250 1750 £739

Newcastle 24-Feb-17 Fri Thomas Cook 0930 2000 £71910-Mar-17 Fri Thomas Cook 0930 2000 £74931-Mar-17 Fri Thomas Cook 0700 1730 £76903-Nov-17 Fri Thomas Cook 0930 2000 £72910-Nov-17 Fri Thomas Cook 0930 2000 £71923-Feb-18 Fri Thomas Cook 0930 2000 £72909-Mar-18 Fri Thomas Cook 0930 2000 £759

Prestwick 25-Feb-17 Sat Ryanair 0615 1610 £69911-Mar-17 Sat Ryanair 0615 1610 £72901-Apr-17 Sat Ryanair 1115 1050 £74904-Nov-17 Sat Ryanair 0615 1610 £70911-Nov-17 Sat Ryanair 0615 1610 £69924-Feb-18 Sat Ryanair 0615 1610 £70910-Mar-18 Sat Ryanair 0615 1610 £739

Southend 25-Feb-17 Sat Easyjet 1140 2120 £69911-Mar-17 Sat Easyjet 1140 2120 £72901-Apr-17 Sat Easyjet 1340 2320 £74904-Nov-17 Sat Easyjet 1140 2120 £70911-Nov-17 Sat Easyjet 1140 2120 £69924-Feb-18 Sat Easyjet 1140 2120 £70910-Mar-18 Sat Easyjet 1140 2120 £739

Stansted 24-Feb-17 Fri Ryanair 1415 2350 £69910-Mar-17 Fri Ryanair 1415 2350 £72931-Mar-17 Fri Ryanair 0615 1545 £74903-Nov-17 Fri Ryanair 1415 2350 £70910-Nov-17 Fri Ryanair 1415 2350 £69923-Feb-18 Fri Ryanair 1415 2350 £70909-Mar-18 Fri Ryanair 1415 2350 £739

Supplements per person: Single room £140Mount Teide view per week £42Extra week in a single 2017 £380 2018 £390Extra week in a twin/double 2017 £240 2018 £250

Island Landscapes of Lanzarote & Fuerteventura (brochure page 37) Holiday Code: 7BLAQ Arrecife Date Day Airline Dep Rtn PriceBelfast Int 14-May-17 Sun Thomas Cook 1425 0010 £869

05-Nov-17 Sun Thomas Cook 1015 2005 £959Birmingham 14-May-17 Sun Monarch 0615 1530 £849

05-Nov-17 Sun Monarch 0615 1530 £93904-Mar-18 Sun Ryanair 0645 1545 £919

Bournemouth 04-Mar-18 Sun Thomson 0920 1820 £939Bristol 14-May-17 Sun Thomson 1525 1440 £869

05-Nov-17 Sun Thomas Cook 0900 1810 £95904-Mar-18 Sun Thomas Cook 0900 1810 £939

Cardiff 14-May-17 Sun Thomson 0700 1530 £86904-Mar-18 Sun Thomson 1500 2350 £939

Doncaster/Shef 14-May-17 Sun Thomson 1605 0120 £86904-Mar-18 Sun Thomson 1420 2355 £939

Dublin 14-May-17 Sun Aer Lingus 1500 0010 £84905-Nov-17 Sun Aer Lingus 1315 2240 £93904-Mar-18 Sun Ryanair 1400 2300 £919

East Midlands 14-May-17 Sun Jet2 1525 0045 £88905-Nov-17 Sun Jet2 1000 1950 £97904-Mar-18 Sun Thomas Cook 1015 2010 £939

Edinburgh 14-May-17 Sun Jet2 1525 0140 £88905-Nov-17 Sun Jet2 0900 1900 £97904-Mar-18 Sun Jet2 0910 1900 £959

Exeter 14-May-17 Sun Thomson 0605 1455 £86905-Nov-17 Sun Thomson 0840 1730 £95904-Mar-18 Sun Thomson 0940 1725 £939

Gatwick 14-May-17 Sun Easyjet 0610 1455 £84905-Nov-17 Sun Easyjet 0740 1645 £93904-Mar-18 Sun Easyjet 0740 1645 £919

Glasgow 14-May-17 Sun Jet2 1000 2010 £88905-Nov-17 Sun Thomas Cook 0915 1910 £95904-Mar-18 Sun Thomas Cook 0915 1910 £939

Leeds-Bradford 14-May-17 Sun Jet2 1515 0115 £88905-Nov-17 Sun Jet2 0900 1855 £97904-Mar-18 Sun Jet2 0900 1855 £959

Liverpool 14-May-17 Sun Ryanair 1210 1145 £84905-Nov-17 Sun Easyjet 0705 1615 £93904-Mar-18 Sun Easyjet 0705 1615 £919

Luton 14-May-17 Sun Thomson 0700 1615 £86905-Nov-17 Sun Thomson 0830 1755 £95904-Mar-18 Sun Thomson 0825 1750 £939

Manchester 14-May-17 Sun Jet2 1605 0200 £88905-Nov-17 Sun Jet2 0900 1900 £97904-Mar-18 Sun Ryanair 0625 1545 £919

Newcastle 14-May-17 Sun Thomas Cook 0700 1710 £86905-Nov-17 Sun Thomas Cook 0855 1920 £95904-Mar-18 Sun Thomas Cook 0855 1920 £939

Stansted 14-May-17 Sun Ryanair 0715 1620 £84905-Nov-17 Sun Ryanair 0715 1620 £93904-Mar-18 Sun Ryanair 0715 1620 £919

Supplements per person: Single room 2017 £140 2018 £150Superior room per week £126 (on request - twin/double rooms only)Extra week in a single May 2017 £490 November 2017 £550 March 2018 £600Extra week in a twin/double May 2017 £350 November 2017 £410 March 2018 £450

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This information is subject to change without notice.

Travel insurance is a vital aspect to booking a holiday, giving you protection against unforeseen circumstances that could otherwise spoil your holiday. It is important that you purchase travel insurance that properly covers your participation in whatever activities you may undertake at the time that you make your booking. To assist you with this, we have arranged travel insurance from Travel & General Insurance Services Limited. Should you decide not to purchase our insurance, you must provide us with details of your alternative insurance with your final payment.

The schedule of the cover opposite sets out a summary of the cover provided by our insurance. Preferred Travel Services is an Appointed Representative of Travel & General Insurance Services Limited, who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Details of which can be found at www.fca.gov.uk or by calling 0800 111 6768.

THIS SUMMARY APPLIES TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTY YEARS AT THE DATE OF DEPARTURE.Premiums for persons under the age of 80 years at the time of departure are shown elsewhere in the brochure. We regret cover is not available to persons aged over 80 years at the date of departure.These details are correct as at 6 December 2016 and are subject to change without notice. As cover under the Cancellation section commences immediately the holiday booking has been confirmed, no refund in premium can be allowed. In the unlikely event that we have to cancel your holiday, any insurance premiums paid to Preferred Travel Services will automatically be refunded. However, 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. Our "Walking in the Pyrenees" goes up to 2570m, “Walking in Tenerife” is up to 2550m and ‘’Walking – Romania’’ is up to 2210m. If you decide to walk separately from our group, or if you have not taken out our insurance please ensure your cover is valid.

Important declarationAn insurance policy can only provide cover in respect of an event/occurrence which is sudden,

unforeseen and beyond your reasonable control. Any facts known to you, which could possibly result in you having to make a claim, must be disclosed otherwise you may not be covered. In addition, anyone named under the policy must have read and understood the following relating to Pre-Existing Medical Conditions which are defined as:

a) Any respiratory condition (relating to the lungs or breathing), heart condition, stroke, Crohn’s disease, epilepsy, allergy, or cancer for which you (or any other person not necessarily travelling but upon whom travel depends such as a Close Relative) have ever received treatment (including surgery, tests or investigations by your doctor or a consultant/specialist, or prescribed drugs/medication).

b) Any Medical Condition for which you (or any other person not necessarily travelling but upon whom travel depends such as a Close Relative) have received surgery, in-patient treatment or investigations in a hospital or clinic within the last twelve months, or prescribed drugs/medication.

1. Have You or a Close Relative ever received treatment (including surgery, tests or investigations by Your doctor, a consultant or specialist), or been prescribed drugs or medication for any respiratory condition (relating to the lungs or breathing), heart condition, stroke, Crohn’s disease, epilepsy, allergy, or cancer?

2. Have You or a Close Relative received surgery, in-patient treatment or investigations in a hospital or clinic or been prescribed drugs or medication, within the last twelve months, for any other medical condition?

3. Are You aware of any circumstances that could reasonably be expected to give rise to a claim on this policy?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions or are in any doubt you must call Healthcheck in confidence on: 01702 427 253. The medical screening helpline may be contacted between 09.00 and

* Cancellation excess for loss of deposit on air holidays is nil. Cancellation excess for UK trips of three days or less is nil.

17.00 Monday to Friday and 10.00 to 16.00 on Saturdays. Healthcheck will confirm whether or not cover is available for the condition. An additional premium may be payable.

A policy document that fully defines the cover, conditions and exclusions will be sent to you with your booking confirmation. When you receive your policy, please take the time to read it carefully to ensure you understand what is and what is not covered, and that all activities that you may wish to participate in are included. If it does not meet your requirements, please return the policy, proof of premium and any other relevant documents to us within 14 days of receipt and we will refund the premium in full, provided you have not travelled or made a claim. Failure to comply with the terms & conditions of the policy may result in cover being restricted.

TRAVEL INSURANCE FOR BOOKINGS TAKEN UP TO 31 DECEMBER 2017

Single trip policy – Summary of Schedule of Standard Cover

Section Sum insured per person Excess per person

ACancellation and

curtailment chargesUp to £5,000 £75*

B

Medical Expenses Up to £5,000,000 £75

In Patient Benefit £500 Nil

Criminal Injuries Benefit £5,000 Nil

C

Personal Accident – disability

£25,000 Nil

Death £10,000 Nil

D

Delayed Departure or Arrival, or

£100 Nil

Cancellation due to Delayed Departure

£5,000 Nil

Hi-jack of Aircraft, train or sea vessel

£3,000 Nil

Failure of Transport £1,000 Nil

Missed Connection £1,000 Nil

E

Personal Effectssingle item limit £400)(Valuables limited to

£500 in total)

£2,500 £75

Money £500 £75

Tickets £1,000 £75

Passport or Visas £250 £75

Temporary Loss of Baggage

£100 Nil

F Personal Liability £2,000,000 £250

G Legal Expenses £15,000 Nil

These Booking Conditions and the information in the brochure 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).

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 alter the prices of any of the holidays shown in our brochure. You will be advised of the current price of the holiday that you wish to book before your contract is confirmed. The price of your travel arrangements was calculated using exchange rates quoted in the Financial Times Guide to World Currencies on 18/08/16 in relation to the following currencies: £1 = Euro 1.16. The price of your travel arrangements is fully guaranteed and will not be subject to any surcharges.

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.

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 below (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. If We Change or Cancel Your Holiday – As we plan your holiday arrangements many months in advance we may occasionally have to make changes or cancel your booking and we reserve the right to do so at any time. Changes If we make a major change to your holiday, we will inform you as soon as reasonably possible if there is time before your departure. You will have the choice of either accepting the change of arrangements, accepting an offer of alternative travel arrangements of comparable standard from us if available (we will refund any price difference if the alternative is of a lower value), or cancelling your holiday and receiving a full refund of all monies paid. In some cases we will also pay compensation (see below). These options don’t apply for minor changes. Examples of minor changes include alteration of your outward/return flights which reduce your stay in resort by less than 12 hours, a change of overseas airport, changes to aircraft type, change of accommodation to another of the same or higher standard, changes of carriers. Please note that carriers such as airlines used in the brochure are subject to change. Cancellation We will not cancel your travel arrangements after the Balance Due Date (see clause 2), except for reasons of force majeure or failure by you to pay the final balance. We may cancel your holiday before this date if, e.g., the minimum number of clients required for a particular travel arrangement is not reached. If your holiday is cancelled you can either have a refund of all monies paid or accept an offer of alternative travel arrangements of comparable standard from us, if available (we will refund any price difference if the alternative is of a lower value).In some cases we will pay compensation (see below). If we make a change to or cancel your travel arrangements for any reason, we will not reimburse any expenses, costs or losses including, but not limited to, payments to third parties such as insurance premiums, car parking, hotel accommodation, currency, connecting flights or other travel arrangements, kennelling fees etc. Compensation If we cancel or make a major change we will pay compensation as detailed below except where the major change or cancellation arises due to reasons of force majeure. The compensation that we offer does not exclude you from claiming more if you are entitled to do so.

BOOKING CONDITIONS – 2017 SEASON

Number of days before departure Compensation for eachwe advise you of cancellation full fare paying Customer or major 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.

Force Majeure: We will not pay you compensation if we have to cancel or change your travel arrangements in any way because of unusual or unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control. These can include, for example, war, riot, industrial dispute, terrorist activity and its consequences, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, adverse weather conditions, epidemics and pandemics, unavoidable technical problems with transport.

7. Our Liability to you – (a) We make every effort to ensure that all arrangements are made correctly and efficiently. We accept responsibility if any of the services which we have agreed to provide for you as part of our contract with you prove deficient or not of a reasonable standard. We also accept responsibility for what our employees, agents, suppliers and sub-contractors do or do not do (providing they were at the time carrying out work authorised by us) except for death, personal injury or illness results (dealt with below). This acceptance of responsibility is, however, subject to force majeure and the other terms of these Booking Conditions.

(b) Subject to these Booking Conditions, we accept responsibility should you or any member of your party suffer death, personal injury, illness, loss or damage as a result of any failure to perform or improper performance of any part of our contract with you by any of our employees, agents, suppliers or sub-contractors (providing they were at the time carrying out work authorised by us) except in the following situations. We will not be liable where any failure to perform or improper performance was due to:- the act(s) and/or omission(s) of the person(s) affected; or those of a third party not connected with the provision of your holiday and which were unforeseeable or unavoidable or an event which either ourselves or the supplier of the service(s) in question could not have foreseen or avoided even with all due care.

(c) It is a condition of the acceptance of liability set out in clauses 8(a) and 8(b) of these Booking Conditions that you notify us in 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 payment 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. You must provide us and our insurers with all assistance we may reasonably require.

(d) In all cases, we limit the maximum amount we may have to pay you and/or any member of your party for any or all claims or parts of claims which involve, air, sea, rail or road carriers and/or hotel keepers and other services they provide as if we were carriers/hotel keepers within the applicable international conventions (eg., Warsaw Convention as amended for travel by air, Athens Convention for travel by sea). Therefore for all claims which result from international carriage, compensation will only be paid for those conditions where the carriers concerned would be obliged to pay compensation at the relevant international convention were a claim made against that carrier in that particular situation. You must give credit for all payments received from the carrier or other suppliers.

(e) This clause 7 is intended to set out our obligations to you as a tour operator in the light of the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992. 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. Prompt assistance in resort – If the contract we have with you is not performed or is improperly performed as a result of failures attributable to a third party unconnected with the provision of the services, or as a result of failures due to unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised, or an event which we or our suppliers, even with all due care, could not foresee or forestall, and you suffer an injury or other material loss, we will offer you such prompt assistance as is reasonable in the circumstances.

9. Complaints and problems – If you have a problem during your holiday, please inform the relevant supplier (e.g. your hotelier) and our resort representative immediately who will endeavour to put things right. If your complaint is not resolved locally, please follow this up within 28 days of your return home by writing by post to our Customer Services Department giving your booking reference and all other relevant information. Please keep your letter concise and to the point. This will assist us to quickly identify your concerns and speed up our response to you.

It is strongly recommended that you communicate any complaint to the supplier of the services in question as well as to our representative without delay and complete a report form whilst in resort. If you fail to follow this simple procedure we will have been deprived of the

opportunity to investigate and rectify your complaint whilst you were in resort and this may affect your rights under this contract. 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.

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. Conditions of suppliers – many of the services which make up your holiday are provided by independent suppliers. Those suppliers provide these services in accordance with their own terms and conditions. Some of these terms and conditions may limit or exclude the supplier’s liability to you, usually in accordance with applicable International Conventions. Copies of the relevant parts of these terms and conditions are available on request from ourselves or the supplier concerned.

12. Special requests and medical problems – 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 fulfillment of a particular request. All such bookings will be treated as standard bookings subject to the above provisions on special requests. 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, also, 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. 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.

Information on health is contained in a leaflet (Health Advice for Travellers) available from local Department of Health offices and most Post Offices. For holidays outside the UK you should have a European Health Insurance Card prior to departure. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents before departure. The Foreign & Commonwealth Travel Advice Unit may have issued information about your holiday destination. You are advised to check this information on the internet under the address http://www.fco.gov.uk/

14. Your Financial Protection – We provide full financial protection for our package holidays. For flight-based holidays this is through our Air Travel Organiser’s Licence number 5537. When you buy an ATOL protected flight or flight inclusive holiday 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 neither we nor the supplier are 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, the travel agent (or your credit card issuer where applicable). You also agree that any such claims may be re-assigned to another body, if that other body has paid sums you have claimed under the ATOL scheme.

When you buy a package holiday that doesn’t include a flight, protection is provided by way of a bond held by ABTA.

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 stay in resort by less than 12 hours are not major changes for the purposes of clause 6. Precise timings, intended order of excursions/visits and joining instructions will be sent with your tickets 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 our recommended travel insurance, and you should ensure your own insurance policy provides adequate cover for flight delays and cancellation. Under EU law 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 of these rights will be publicised at EU airports and will also be available from airlines. 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. 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. 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. Websites – We are not responsible for the contents of websites of hotels or other suppliers and tourist boards etc. included in this brochure. 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 December 2016

Preferred Travel Services Booking FormW3692




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Escorted Holidays Collection 2017 to March 2018 · PDF fileWelcome to our Escorted Holiday Collection with departures up to March 2018! Our creative and imaginative range of holidays