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ExperienceWelcome to our world!

Welcome to a magicalChristmas Market...

The smell of roastchestnuts and mulled winewafts by; the brightlycoloured stalls andeveryones face is aglow.Join us on a traditionalChristmas Market thisyear. Choose from over25 tours with travel bycoach, air or Eurostar.

Christmas Markets

Join us for a MagicalFun Break!

Children love it adultscant resist it!Offering 4 and 5 days bycoach, air, Eurostar andself drive. Hotels in theDisney Resort its theperfect family break!

Live the magic in Disneyland Paris

Inspirational journeysyoull never forget...

Leger Holidays are theU.K.s leadingoperator of escortedBattlefield tours withspecialist guides.Choose from over 40tours covering WWI,WWII, Napoleonic,American Civil Warand the Boer and ZuluWar tours.

Battlefield Tours

Christmas & New Yearall taken care of...

What better way to make achange to your festiveseason than to spend itsurrounded bybreathtaking views. Enjoy the sights, sceneryand local customs,combined with deliciousfestive meals and plentyof seasonal cheer!

Festive Breaks

We make it easy for you to experience the best of Europe and beyond.Order your FREE brochure today. There are five to choose from, full of literallyhundreds of inspirational holiday ideas. Theres sure to be something for you.

If youve ever thought about venturing further afield to seesome of Europes gems that are slightly out of the ordinaryas a holiday destination, let us be your guide.

These 12 to 19-day holidays of a lifetime are much more thanjust a holiday. Visiting a multitude of places, experiencingdifferent cultures, and numerous historical centres along theway, our range of Grand Explorer tours offer excellentsightseeing and the chance to see things that would perhapsbe out of reach on a regular holiday, and probably notsomething youd want to think about planning for yourself.

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Not only does our Facebook page offeryou the ability to chat to fellowpassengers, swap stories and hints & tips, itis also the first place you will hear aboutexclusive offers and news from LegerHolidays.

!Hundreds of Travellers Tales andphotos from our customers so you canget an idea of exactly what your holidaywill be like from someone who hasalready been there and done it.

!Stay up to date... as well as chatting tofriends, our Facebook page is also thebest way to stay up to date with all thelatest news.

!Exclusive offers and late availabilitydeals, plus news about our SilverService roadshows and much more.

So what are you waiting for? Head over towww.Facebook.com/LegerTours now and letus know where you are heading to, you couldeven send us a photo from the comfort ofyour seat!

Call for your FREE brochure today on 0844 324 8662or visit www.europe-leger.co.uk

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documents. Many of our suppliers, including airlines, also reservethe right to refuse to carry luggage which exceeds the applicablelimits. Alternatively, the supplier concerned may ask you to payadditional charges before agreeing to carry any excess luggage.We cannot accept any liability towards you if we, or any of oursuppliers, refuse to carry any of your excess luggage or thesuppliers impose any such additional charges. If, in the coachdrivers opinion, your luggage is overweight, you may berequired to empty some of the contents into an additionalsuitcase on arrival at the port and leave it there, incurring adeposit fee payable at the time. PLEASE NOTE: It is yourresponsibility to ensure that your luggage is loaded on the coachprior to each departure. Please also see clause 15(5) of ourBooking Conditions.LUGGAGE HANDLING HELP US TO HELP YOUWe will provide luggage handling facilities at most hotels on SilverService holidays. All luggage must be clearly labelled with theLeger Holidays labels supplied by us. We will handle one pieceof luggage per person (max. 20 kilos) which has been checked inwith our driver and stored in the luggage compartment of thecoach. Checked luggage will be taken to your hotel room andinstructions will be given by your driver for collection upondeparture. We are not responsible for handling any additionalpieces of luggage, personal items or hand luggage. Due tosecurity and operational regulations, we may not be able tohandle luggage at airports, rail stations and ports. IMPORTANTNOTE: Please ensure that prescribed medication and items ofparticular value are carried in your hand luggage. For security andsafety reasons, airlines do not permit certain items to be carriedin hand, or even sometimes hold luggage. Other transportproviders have similar rules. We cannot accept any liability if youare prevented from taking any such items on board the aircraftor other form of transport. If you have any queries regarding theitems you are permitted to take on board, please contact theairline or transport provider concerned. If you leave anythingbehind returning the items to you will incur charges, which youwill have to pay along with a 10 administration fee for locatingor trying to locate missing/lost items.

EXCURSIONS AND ATTRACTIONSCertain excursions are included in the price of your holiday. Ifyou choose not to go on an included excursion, for whateverreason, no refunds will be made. Optional excursions can bebooked with your coach driver or Tour Manager and operatestrictly subject to availability and demand. The running order ofincluded and optional excursions may be altered without priornotice. PLEASE NOTE: Unless specifically stated, entrance feesto places of interest mentioned in the text are not included.Once you have paid for your optional excursion, there is a strictno refund policy. Cancellations for medical reasons, please claimvia your insurance company. Travellers cheques are notacceptable in payment for optional excursions.

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR ON THE CONTINENTPlease remember that some countries do not celebrate thefestive season in the same way that we do. Often Christmas Eveis the main celebratory event. Restaurants and bars may haveshorter opening times and food menus and decorations mayreflect their own traditions. Enjoy Christmas and New Year inthe continental way, but bear in mind that this is their holidayperiod also.CHRISTMAS MARKETS Operational dates for the various Christmas markets featured inour brochures are correct at the time of printing. Should anymarket not take place on the dates advertised, this will be due tocircumstances beyond our control and we reserve the right tochange the itinerary accordingly. Please also see clause 5 of ourBooking Conditions.

DOCUMENTSYour travel documents containing departure times, hotel detailsand coach seating will be dispatched approximately 10 daysbefore departure. Please check these documents immediatelyon receipt. It is your duty to ensure you have correct and validdocumentation. We will not accept responsibility or any liabilityin respect of those passengers who do not have the correct validdocumentation (including passports and visas).PASSPORTS AND VISASIt is your responsibility to ensure you have a valid passport andany required visa(s) for your chosen holiday. Due to new borderauthority regulations we are required to provide relevantauthorities with passport information prior to departure. We willtherefore ask you to provide us with the relevant informationbefore you travel. British Citizens: A full British passport isrequired by everyone, including infants and children. Britishpassports usually take 2 to 4 weeks to obtain but can take longer.If you are 16 or over and havent yet got a passport, you shouldapply for one at least six weeks before your holiday. The U.K.Passport Service has to confirm your identity before issuing yourfirst passport and will ask you to attend an interview in order todo this. Some countries require up to 6 months validity on apassport from your return date. There are no visa requirementsfor European holidays for British citizens with a British passport(with the exception of the holidays to Russia and Belarus). ForWorldwide holidays, British citizens may require a visa orauthorisation to travel. Requirements may change and you mustcheck the up to date position in good time before departure. Forcruise holidays, any visa required for participation in shoreexcursions will be arranged by the cruise company and the costwill be included in the price of the excursion. All costs incurred inobtaining such necessary documentation must be paid by you,except where specified above. Both non-British citizens andBritish citizens should check the passport and visa requirementswith the consulate of the country being visited or travelledthrough in good time before departure. All the visa informationprovided is for guidance and where visas are required, you mustcheck with the relevant embassy or consulate on how to apply.U.S. VISA WAIVER PROGRAMMEIn order to enter the USA, every person travelling (includingchildren) must have a visa unless they qualify for the Visa WaiverProgram (VWP) and have obtained an electronic travelauthorization from the US authorities prior to departure or havea residents permit 'green card'. Most British holidaymakers willqualify for the VWP but please see our websitewww.leger.co.uk/esta or our confirmation booklet (section U.S.Visa Wavier Programme) for full details including how to applyfor an electronic travel authorization. You will not be able totravel if you do not have such an authorization, a visa or greencard in which case full cancellation charges will apply.CHINA VISA REQUIREMENTSApplication details will be sent with your confirmation invoice.BURMA, VIETNAM & INDIA VISA REQUIREMENTSBurma - It is your responsibility to ensure you have checkedyour visa requirements. British citizens travelling to Burmarequire a visa prior to travel. The following website may helpyou obtain a visa: http://www.visaworld.co.uk/_myanmar.html Vietnam - You must obtain a visa before travelling to Vietnam.It is your responsibility to ensure you have valid documentationprior to travel.

The charge for a single entry tourist visa is approximately 45per person. Visa dates are not flexible. A visa will be valid fromthe entry date to the exit date as printed. You can visit and stay inVietnam any time between these two dates, i.e. you cannotenter Vietnam before the entry date and you must leave by theexit date. We will send you further details approximately 12weeks before departure.India - You must obtain a visa before travelling to India. It is yourresponsibility to ensure you have valid documentation prior totravel. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office recommendscontacting VSF Global for more information and to apply online.Please visit http://in.vfsglobal.co.uk alternatively you can call thevisa helpline on 09057 570 045 (premium rate telephonenumber) or email the helpdesk at info.inuk@vfshelpline.com.The charge for a single entry tourist visa is approximately 53per person. The visa is valid from the date of issue, not the dateof departure. We will send you further details approximately 12weeks before departure. CURRENCYYou will require local currency to use during your holiday.Exchange facilities are not guaranteed in any of the hotels weuse. Please check with your travel agent, foreign exchange orbank, or call us if you are unsure of the currency required for anindividual country. Please see our confirmation booklet for moredetails of the currency you will require for our optionalexcursions.HEALTH REQUIREMENTS ANDRECOMMENDATIONSAt the time of going to print, there are no compulsory healthrequirements for any of the holidays we offer for holidays inEurope. For all destinations and particularly those outsideEurope, we strongly recommend that you consult your GP ingood time before you travel for advice on recommendedvaccinations and health precautions. Requirements andrecommendations may change at any time. It is yourresponsibility to ensure you are aware of the latest position ingood time before departure. Information is available from yourGP surgery and from the National Travel Health Network andCentre www.nathnac.org. Information on health is alsocontained in the Department of Health leaflet T7 (Health Advicefor Travellers) available from the Department of Health on 0207210 4850 or via its website www.dh.gov.uk and most PostOffices.

MEDICAL SERVICESThe European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) has replaced theold E111. If you are a U.K. resident, you are entitled to medicaltreatment that becomes necessary, at reduced cost orsometimes free, when temporarily visiting a European Union(EU) country, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland.Only treatment provided under the state scheme is covered.However, to obtain treatment you will need to take a EHIC withyou. NB: For customers travelling to the Channel Islands yourEHIC card is not recognised. You must check your own TravelInsurance Policy will cover your medical costs in the ChannelIslands. A EHIC provides limited protection and is not asubstitute for travel insurance.

APPLYING FOR A EUROPEAN HEALTH INSURANCECARD (EHIC)You can apply for a EHIC online, by phone or by post. You canapply for an EHIC for your spouse/partner and any children upto the age of 16 (or 19 if they are in full-time education) at thesame time as applying for your own. If you are a foster parent orguardian (including boarding school teaching staff), you can applyon behalf of any children you are looking after. You must be over16 to apply as a main applicant. Before you apply, you will needto have the following information to hand for everyone you areapplying for: Name and date of birth NHS or national insurance (NI) number.Please see our websitewww.leger.co.uk/CustomerServices/GeneralInformation or ourconfirmation booklet (section Applying for a European HealthInsurance Card) for full details of how to apply.

YOUR DESTINATIONThe general standards of safety, hygiene, fire precautions, seatbelt laws etc. vary from country to country and can, in someinstances, be lower than you are used to in the U.K. Themonitoring and enforcement of such matters is governed by theauthorities of the country and overseas supplier of the servicesconcerned. It is the requirements and standards of the country inwhich any services which make up your holiday are providedwhich apply to those services, and not those of the U.K.

TRAVEL ADVICEThe Foreign and Commonwealth Travel Advice Unit may haveissued information about your holiday destination. You areadvised to check this information on BBC2 (Ceefax) page 470onwards or on the internet atwww.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo. Alternatively, you cancontact the FCO Travel Advice Unit on 0207 008 1500.

CHILDREN & INFANTSWe are unable to accept bookings for children under 8 years old(except for Disneyland Paris bookings). Customers aged 18and under at the time of travel must be accompanied by anadult, parent or guardian aged over 18 years old. We reservethe right to refuse to carry any passenger not complying with theabove, and levy full cancellation charges, as detailed in theBooking Conditions. Under French law at least one person ineach room must be aged 18 or over. Under USA law at leastone person in each room must be aged 21 or over.

PREGNANT WOMENDue to circumstances such as rough conditions on ferrycrossings and changes in air pressure on board aircraft and inmountainous regions, women who are more than 28 weekspregnant at the time of departure are not permitted to travel onour holidays.

PRICES & BROCHURE ACCURACY CHANGES &ERRORS Our brochures are produced many months in advance of yourholiday, and whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy ofthe brochure and prices at the time of printing, regrettably,errors do occasionally occur. Also, changes may have to bemade. Maps, where featured, are for illustration purposes onlyand are not to scale. Whilst we endeavour to maintain brochureprices, we must reserve the right to increase or decrease themat any time after brochure publication as our costs change andexchange rates fluctuate. We also have the right to correcterrors. The current prices of our holidays are shown on ourwebsite and are available by telephone. You must, therefore,ensure you check all details of your chosen holiday (including theprice) with us (directly or through your travel agent) at the timeof booking.

PRIVACY STATEMENTLeger Holidays Limited and Leger Air Holidays Limited are datacontrollers. In order to process your booking, we need tocollect certain personal details from you. These include, whereapplicable, the names and contact details of party members, nextof kin details, passport information, credit/debit card or otherpayment details and special requirements such as those relatingto any disability or medical condition which may affect thechosen holiday arrangements or any insurance you wish topurchase and any dietary restrictions which may disclose yourreligious beliefs. During your holiday, the driver of your coach isauthorised to collect and process payment by credit or debitcard on our behalf for any excursion we offer. We need to passon your personal details to the companies and organisationswho need to know them so that your holiday and anyexcursion(s) can be provided (for example your airline, hotel,HM Customs, border controls, other suppliers, insuranceprovider, credit/debit card company or bank). Such companiesand organisations may be outside the European Union, Norway,Iceland or Liechtenstein, if your holiday is to take place orinvolves suppliers outside these countries. We may store anduse your personal details (except sensitive personal details) forfuture marketing purposes (for example, sending you a brochureor details of a promotion, including by email or telephone). Wemay also pass your details onto other companies in our group orselected suppliers so that they may send you information ontheir products and services (including financial services) which wefeel may be of interest to you. If you do not want us to do anyor all of these things, please let us know at the time of bookingor at any time subsequently by sending an e-mail to

unsubscribe@leger.co.uk or by telephoning or writing to us.Except as permitted by the Data Protection Act, we will onlydeal with the personal details you give us as set out above unlessyou agree otherwise. You are generally entitled to ask us whatdetails of yours are being held or processed, for what purposeand to whom they may be or have been disclosed. We willcharge a fee to respond to such a request. We promise torespond to your request within 40 days of receiving your writtenrequest and fee. In certain limited circumstances we are entitledto refuse your request. If you believe that any of your personaldetails which we are processing are inaccurate or incorrectplease contact us immediately. For our full privacy statement inrespect of these details please consult our website.

EARLY BOOKING SPECIAL OFFERSAny early booking special offers featured on our holiday pages orwebsite cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers.

SECTION STANDARD COVER GOLD COVEROF COVER INSURED EXCESS INSURED EXCESSMEDICAL 1,000,000 35 10,000,000 NILPERSONAL LIABILITY 2,000,000 35 2,000,000 NILLEGAL PROTECTION 10,000 35 50,000 NILPERSONAL ACCIDENT 10,000 NIL 30,000 NILPERSONAL POSSESSIONS 1,000 35 1,500 NILMONEY 150 35 500 NIL

DEMANDS AND NEEDS STATEMENTThis travel insurance policy will suit the demands andneeds of an individual, or group (where applicable) whohave no pre-existing medical conditions, are travelling tocountries included within the policy terms and who wishto insure themselves against the financial impact ofspecified unforeseen circumstances/events relating to oroccurring during the trip. Full details of thesecircumstances/events, levels of cover and terms andconditions can be found in the policy booklet.

IMPORTANT: You may already possess alternativeinsurance(s) for some or all of the features and benefitsprovided by this product. It is your responsibility toinvestigate this. We will not provide you with adviceabout the suitability of this product for your individualneeds. We will, however, be happy to provide you withfactual information to aid you in making your owninformed buying decision. Leger Holidays Ltd is anAppointed Representative of ITC Compliance Limitedwho are authorised and regulated by the FinancialServices Authority.

PAYPOINT PAYING FOR YOUR HOLIDAY INCASH Available for direct bookings only.For a small one off fee you can pay for all or part of your holiday incash, in small installments, at a convenient local retail outlet.PayPoint has over 23,000 locations throughout the country. Thisconvenient service is available only when you book direct withLeger Holidays, and we regret that this service cannot be used forbookings made on or after the balance due date.HOW TO PAY WITH PAYPOINTPLEASE NOTE: Deposits cannot be paid by PayPoint.1. When you book your holiday, inform us by ticking the relevantbox on the booking form or by telling us on the telephone that youwish to pay in cash using PayPoint. 2. Paying your deposit. You may pay your deposit by giving us yourcredit/debit card details or by sending in a cheque, postal orders or

cash. If you send cash, we will only accept deliveries by the RoyalMail Special Delivery service. PLEASE NOTE: Proof of posting willnot be accepted as proof of delivery.3. Paying your balance. When we confirm your booking you will besent a special PayPoint card. Simply take this card to any PayPointoutlet and use it to pay cash off the balance of your holiday. Theminimum payment is 10 and the maximum is 250. Keep yourPayPoint receipts to work out how much you have paid. You mustensure that your holiday is paid for in full by the balance due date asreferred to previously.4. Where do I find the nearest PayPoint outlet? To find your nearesteither visit www.paypoint.co.uk or www.legerpaypoint.co.uk andclick on the PayPoint link, or call our friendly Reservations Team andtheyll be happy to help you.5. Please Note: any reference to PayPoint is not applicable tobookings made through Travel Agents.

TOTALFINANCIALSECURITY:

GREAT-VALUE TRAVEL INSURANCE THATSWORTH ITS WEIGHT IN GOLD!Although Leger takes every care to make sure your holiday ishappy and relaxing, we still urge you to safeguard your holidaywith the travel insurance we offer. Why? You want good, reliablecover at a sensible, low price. And with Leger, thats exactly whatyou get. The insurance we offer is provided by Rock InsuranceServices Ltd and underwritten by Union Reiseversicherung AGand includes emergency medical and dental costs, loss or theft ofpersonal possessions, missed departure, cancellation andcurtailment, and much, much more. (In fact, over the years,many of our customers have commented on the fast, fairtreatment they have received when they did have to make aclaim). Your policy provides 24-hour assistance for medicalemergencies overseas. Tel: 0044 (0) 845 260 3260 and quoteLeger Holidays along with your Booking Reference Number. Thepremiums shown on our brochure pages are for Standard Coverfor guests aged under 66 on the day of purchase. Thesupplement for Gold Cover starts from as little as 6 per person.Guests aged 66 and over on the day of departure will be chargedan additional premium please call for details. Here is a summaryof the main terms and benefits. Full details of the policy areavailable on request.INSURANCEIt is a condition of booking a holiday with us that you take outholiday insurance. Leger Holidays offers a comprehensiveinsurance provided by Rock Insurance Services who areauthorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FirmReference No.300317). If you do not take our insurance youmust provide us with details of your policy by the date that thefinal balance of payment is due. Any alternative policy must offerthe same or greater protection as our own. We must bring toyour attention some of the important features of the policy thatwe offer. PLEASE NOTE: We do not check alternative policies.HEALTHIf you or anyone else on whom the trip depends at the time oftaking out the insurance have an existing medical condition whichrequires ongoing medication, or have been treated orinvestigated for any medical conditions during the 2 years prior tothe commencement of cover OR at any time have had anycardiovascular or circulatory condition NO COVER WILL BEPROVIDED by this insurance for such medical condition(s)UNLESS you contact the medical pre-screening line on 08456582 999, and you receive approval of cover for such medicalcondition(s) for your planned trip, and accept any special termsprovided in respect of your existing medical condition(s). Themedical screening line must also be notified of any changes in

health or prescribed medication prior to the commencement ofthe trip. Tel: 0845 1300 340CONDITIONS AND EXCLUSIONSThe insurance is subject to the conditions and exclusions shownin the policy document. General Exclusions and Policy Conditionsapply to all sections of cover. There are also certain exclusionsthat apply to specific sections of cover. These are clearly set out inyour insurance document. PROPERTY CLAIMSClaims are paid based on the value of the goods at the time thatthey are lost and not on a new for old basis or replacement costbasis. HAZARDOUS HOLIDAY ACTIVITIESAll activities listed in your holiday itinerary are covered. Anyactivities not listed in your holiday itinerary will need to bedisclosed to Rock Insurance Services.COOLING OFF PERIODYour insurance contains a cooling off period of 14 days, duringwhich you can return the policy and get a refund if you have ajustifiable reason for being dissatisfied with the conditionsproviding you havent travelled or made a claim in the meantime.LAWUnless specifically agreed, this insurance shall be subject to Englishlaw and the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England.POLICY LIMITS Most sections of your insurance have limits on the amounts theinsurer will pay under that section. Some sections also includespecific limits, e.g. for any one item or for valuables in total.POLICY EXCESS Claims under most sections of your insurance will be subject toan excess (except Gold Cover where there are no excesseswhatsoever). When an excess is applicable, you will beresponsible for paying the first part of the claim.COMPLAINTSYour insurance contains a complaints procedure that tells youwhat steps you can take if you wish to make a complaint.LOSS OF PERSONAL PROPERTYYou MUST report any loss or theft of personal property to thelocal police within 24 hours. Keep a note of where you reportedthe loss or theft and obtain a written report/crime referencenumber from the local police. If your property is not recoveredby the time you return home, please contact your insurancecompany immediately.NON U.K. RESIDENTS We regret we can not offer non-U.K. residents travel insurance.

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Well planned itinerariesand excursions

We work hard to create itinerariesthat make sure you see all the bestplaces, giving you an excellent choiceof included and optional excursionsto ensure you get the most out ofyour trip.

Fully escorted tours

Throughout your holiday youll befully escorted to make sure that yourholiday runs as smoothly as possible.

Hands on

At Leger Holidays, your totalsatisfaction is our utmost priority.We regularly visit hotels and jointours to see first-hand how well thetour operates, enabling us toidentify any areas for improvementor additions that could be made tofurther enhance a tour.

In the knowOur Directors and staff travel onour holidays and visit the placesyoull see. Throughout thebrochure youll find holidaysmarked with our Directors Choicelogo. These tours offer suggestionsfor some of our favourite tours andpersonal recommendations.See page 4 for more details.

Important feedback

We also frequently speak to ourcustomers to hear their feedbackand suggestions so that we canmake sure were providing youwith the best holidays possible.Our Travellers Tales provide honestaccounts of our customers holidayexperiences and give you thechance to find out a bit more frompeople who have already travelled.You can find more informationabout Travellers Tales on page 5.

Great value holidays from only 159

We know everyone wants theirmoney to go that little bit further, andwith many excursions and visits, plusmeals included in the price, ourholidays really do pack a lot in foryour pounds.

Total financial security

You can also rest assured that yourmoney is protected by ourmembership of ABTAand ATOL, giving youtotal peace of mind.

Save up to 200 per couple

On selected holidays, if you bookearly, not only will you have your2013 holiday booked and there tolook forward to, you can save a fewpounds too. Check individual holidaypages and look out for the logo.

Low deposits from just40 per person

Secure your holiday booking from aslittle as 40 per person when youbook early call for details.

Superb deals oninsurance

We take care to make sure yourholiday is happy and relaxing, but westill urge you to protect your holidayswith the travel insurance we offer.Weve put together good, reliablecover at sensible low prices seepage 163 for full details.

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A very warmwelcome......to Leger Holidays2013 ExperienceEurope brochure.If youre ready to plan your nextholiday then look no further.Our 2013 Experience Europebrochure is packed full ofexcellent holiday ideas, from3-day short breaks to 19-dayholiday extravaganzas theressure to be the right holidayexperience for you, and dontforget, you can save money whenyou book early.

2013 marks Legers 30th year ofoperating escorted coach holidaysthroughout Europe, so its a veryspecial year.

Id like to thank everyone whohas travelled with us since 1983,and to those of you who haventyet enjoyed a Leger holiday,I hope youll join us in thismilestone year.

Weve been working hardthroughout the last 12 monthscreating some brand new toursand were pleased to bring you 23fresh holiday ideas this year, soeven if you have previouslytravelled with us, theres a fewdifferent holiday ideas you mightlike to try look out for thosemarked NEW throughout thebrochure.

For further information on any ofour holidays, visit our easy-to-usewebsite at www.leger.co.uk, butfor now, sit back, relax and startplanning your next trip. Dontforget, if you book early you couldsave up to 200 per couple!

Warmest regards

Ian HenryManaging Director, Leger Holidays.

We take care to makesure your holiday ishappy and relaxing.

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Whether youre looking to escape for afew days or head off on an adventure of alifetime, were sure to have a holiday thatsright for you.Each section within the brochure has been colour coded tomake it easier for you to find what youre looking for.

Grand ExplorerOnce in a lifetimeexperiences.Russia, Arctic Circle, Norway& Morocco, plus many moreFire & Ice ...........................................14Transylvania, Bulgaria & best of the Balkans....................................32Picturebook Norway ..........................40

Italian SplendoursLakes, mountains, architectureand historic sites.Cruising & Touring the Veneto ............54

Alpine SpectacularsBreathtaking scenery inAustria and Switzerland.Austria and SwitzerlandKitzbhel 5-star Luxury Holiday in the Magnificent Alps ......................66Erl Passion Play .................................67Cruising & Touring the Danube ............68Four Countries Carousel .....................70Walking in the Austrian Tyrol.............73Walking in the Italian Sd Tirol ............................................73

Eastern Europe,Germany, Holland & France Elegant cites and picturesquetowns.Czech Republic, Poland,France, Germany & Holland

Andorra, CroatiaAnd SpainBeautiful islands and stunningcoastlines.Andorra, Spain and Croatia

IrelandBreathtaking scenery andexcellent sightseeing.Killarney, The Ring of Kerry,Dublin and the GiantsCauseway, plus many moreAn Irish Country House ......................98Irish Rover .........................................99

River CruisingLeisurely cruising alongEuropes rivers.Germany, Switzerland,Hungary, Holland and FranceCruising the River Seine....................105Cruising Frances River Rhne...........106Cruising Portugals River Douro .........107

Cruise and TourSea cruises combined withland-based sightseeing.Greece, Portugal, Turkey,Spain, Croatia, Tunisia & ItalyGrand Mediterranean Cruise .............110Mediterranean & Iberian PeninsulaSpectacular Cruise.............................111

Short Breaks3 to 8-day breaks featuringweekends and midweek.Paris, Bruges, Ostend,Edinburgh, Dutch Bulbfieldsand Jersey, plus many moreParis Bruges & Lille ..........................115Highlights of Holland .........................115The Rhine in Flames festivals ................................117The Breathtaking Lake District ..........122Bath, Cheddar Gorge, the CharmingCotswalds and Oxford .......................122

See it Live!Exciting sports andentertainment events.F1 Grand Prix, LeMans, Tourde France, Paris Air Show,plus many more

Holidays for SingleTravellersNo single room supplements.Jersey, Italy, Austria,Germany and SpainThe Rhineland & Austrian Tyrol ..........135

Disneyland ParisGreat-value coach breaks

Battlefield ToursAll accompanied by aSpecialist Battlefields Guide.D-Day Beaches, All Quiet onthe Western Front, AnneFrank and Dambusters, plusmany more

Christmas MarketsPre-Christmas breaks to getyou in the festive mood.Valkenburg, Belgium andCologne, plus many more

Festive BreaksEnjoy Christmas or New Yearon the Continent.Austria, Switzerland andGermany, plus many more

The Wider WorldExplore a little further afield.Israel, U.S.A. and India

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Group Holidays

If youve ever fanciedgoing away with friends,family or a social groupyoure involved in butdont know where tostart, look no further.

Our Group Travel Organisers areon hand every step of the way tomake it as easy as possible toplan, promote and prepare foryour group holiday.! FREE places mean you can

spread the cost amongst yourgroup or take individuals forfree.

! Low deposits will help youencourage initial interest. Fromas little as 40 per person yourgroup can secure their place.

! Your own specialist advisorwill be devoted to your groupand there to help with all yourgroup travel needs.

! Step-by-step guide will helpyou organise your group trip.

! Personalised itineraries meanyou can choose your departuredate, duration, destination andexcursions to suit your group.

! Specially-arranged coachjoining points make the start ofthe holiday as convenient aspossible for your group.

! Special leaflets and posterscan be provided to help youadvertise your tour and helpyou fill your coach.

Call our friendly Group Travelteam for more information

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Ian HenryManaging Directortells us about histime on the coastlineof Cantabria andthe Basque regionof Spain...

The Basque town of San Sebastian has astunning setting around a beautiful shell-shapedbay and the Tapas bars in the Old Town arereputed to be the best in Spain. I also enjoyedthe medieval village of Santillana del Mar inCantabria; its something of a cross between aPeak District and Cotswold village combinedwith Spanish traditions oh, and lot of ciderbars selling the local produce!

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Paul McTiernanOperations Directorshares fondmemories of theRhine Valley and thewarm welcome hereceives...

The Rhine Valley has always been popular but forme there is still plenty to enjoy and discover. TheHotel Alte Bauernschanke is a real find, which Idid some thirty years ago, and the Berg familyhave remained friends throughout that time.Be sure to try the hotels own wine, grown andproduced locally. I never tire of visitingAssmannshausen and am sure you will enjoy theRhine as much as I have over the years.

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Huw WilliamsMarketing Directortells us about histime in the Imperialcapitals of Prague,Vienna andBudapest...

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Nick NewtonFinance Directorremembers histrip to thewonderful, bustlingcity of Marrakech...

Two continents, two cultures, Europe andAfrica. A visit to Morocco or The WesternKingdom is hard to beat when it comes tocomparing the two. I like to take in theatmosphere in the famous Djemma el Fnasquare in Marrakech and explore the soukshidden in the alleys leading from it.

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Michael RhodeseCommerce Managerdescribes hishighlights of theSpa nish Coast andBarcelona... Page

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Ashley DellowHead of Retail Salesrecalls his timesurrounded bywonderful scenery inSwitzerland...

I would recommend this tour to anyone wholoves the mountains, great scenic views and somany varied things to see and do. The railwayup to the Jungfrau was my highlight, withamazing views of the Eiger, Monch and theJungfrau mountains. The train cuts through themountain up to the glacier where the views ofwhat feels like the whole of Switzerland werenothing short of spectacular.

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Julie RichardsonReservationsManagertells us about hermidweek break toone of Europesmost iconic cities...

We covered so many of the iconic sights on the5-day tour, including Notre Dame Cathedral,The Eiffel Tower and the Latin Quarter with itswonderful restaurants, bars and atmosphere.The Chateau and Gardens of Versailles werewonderful, we even hired bikes to ensure wecovered the whole of the vast gardens. Nomatter what time of year, Paris is a place to keepvisiting, there is always something new andexciting to see and do.

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Chris PlummerProduct GeneralManagerdescribes his visitto Italys stunningAmalfi Coast...

This is an absolutely stunning tour with a wealthof excursion possibilities.The Amalfi Coast isregarded as the most beautiful coastline inEurope with beautiful villages such as Positanoseemingly moulded into the cliff sides. However,what really makes this tour, is the wonderfulHotel Mary, with its breathtaking views acrossthe bay (particularly at sunset), the excellentfood and service and the warm welcome allguests receive from Enzo and his family.

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RichardOxspringCustomer OperationsManagertells us what he lovesabout Bruges...

If you love chocolate or beer then youll be inheaven in Bruges! The quaint cobbled streets inthis old medieval town boast elegant andbeautiful shops selling fine quality lace,chocolates and cakes and all manner of otherdelights. I love to sit in one of the many oldtown squares with a fine Belgian beer watchingthe world go by.

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Anita RodgersEuropean TouringCommercial Managerdescribes her firstmotor racingexperience...

I wasnt sure what to expect, but this trip wasamazing! The whole atmosphere from start tofinish was buzzing... so much different fromwatching live events on TV. To be there, withthe cars flying past and gripping onto the bends,the roar of the engines, all combined with thegreat group atmosphere of the motor racingfans was unforgettable!

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Andrew OldfieldFinance Managertalks about hisexperience ofthe Battlefieldsof Europe...

One of the great things about the Battlefieldtours is that the whole trip is escorted by yourvery own Battlefields Guide. I learnt so muchin such a short space of time, heard stories ofthe battles and visited so many interestingplaces... from landing beaches to memorials andmuseums, battlegrounds to cemeteries,this tour will stay in my memory for a very, verylong time.

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Caroline ThorpeDesign StudioManagershares memoriesof her time inDubrovnik and theDalmatian Coast...

This tour was full of so many contrasting places,its difficult to choose a favourite: the charmingcobbled streets of Kotor in Montenegro; thepicturesque harbour at Cavtat; and the beautifultown of Dubrovnik with its stone ramparts all holdgreat memories, but one which stands out most isvisiting the historic town of Mostar in Bosnia-Herzegovina a fabulous place to visit, not just forits history, but also its colourful, bustling bazaars!

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Directors ChoiceTurn to the tour page for full details of our recommended tours... look out for the logo on the holiday pages, or visit ourwebsite at www.leger.co.uk... and if you have any questions about any of our tours, just give us a call!

How many years haveyou worked for LegerHolidays?Phillip Since 1988intermittently.Margaret Since 1990intermittently.

What made you want tobecome a coach driver?Phillip My father worked forDurham City Coaches so Iwas brought up with themand passed my PCV testwhen I was 18.

What do you like to dowhen youre not driving acoach?Margaret Travel, workingwith people with specialneeds, family, handicraftsand socialising.What is your favouriteLeger tour?Both Lake Garda and thesurrounding area, NorthernItaly.and what tips wouldyou give customers onthis tour?

In Malcesine dont miss thefantastic views from thecable car up Monte Baldo. InVenice enjoy Italian cuisineaway from Main Square, andin Lake Garda, check for thelocal markets a true Italianexperience and, probably, abargain to be had! A must,considering the number offamous wines produced inthe area, is winetasting at alocal cantina a trulydelightful afternoon to getyou in the mood for anevening on Lake Garda.

At Leger, were a very hands-on team. Our staff and Directors travel regularly on our holidays,checking on hotels, visiting new destinations as well as old customer favourites and making detailed route planningtest drives to make sure that each destination and each excursion gives our guests the very best holiday experience.Throughout the brochure youll find holidays marked with our Directors Choice logo these tours offer suggestionsfor some of our favourite tours and personal recommendations.

...our personal seal of approval for your Leger holiday.

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This tour certainly provides a great mix of beachand sightseeing opportunities for couples,families and single travellers alike. Spend yourtime on the golden beaches of the Costa delMaresme or venture way up into the mountainsand visit Montserrat with its Benedictine abbeywhich hosts the Virgin of Montserrat and amuseum with works of art by the likes ofPicasso, Dali and Caravaggio to name a few,not to mention some absolutely stunning views.

This tour is an absolute delight. Prague is all youexpect with its quaint narrow streets, traditionalred-roofed buildings, the wonderful CharlesBridge and a square named after Good KingWenceslas! Vienna oozes refinement andsophistication resulting from its grand Imperialpast. Budapest was the big surprise for me; myfavourite because of its setting, the friendlypeople and great atmosphere.

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In need of a break fromher busy business, CarolThornton from Cumbriajoined Legers Highlightsof Provence and theDordogne 9-day holiday.

I had never taken a coachtour before, or taken many

holidays alone. All my other travellingcompanions were doing other things,so I just went to my local travel agencyand booked with Leger.The coach picked me up near myhome and travelled to Dover. Althoughtravelling alone, everyone was friendlyand I especially liked the lounge area atthe rear of the coach I was soonchatting with my travelling companions.

A Great ExperienceWe travelled from Paris to Orange, avery pretty town with lots of history. I booked all the optional tours as Iwanted to see as much as possible as itwas my first visit to Provence.Each excursion offered a differentexperience and perspective.

The Pont du Gard was impressive. I loved walking along the wood-cladriver bank before taking a few picturesof the aqueduct that once suppliedwater to the city of Nmes.

Avignon was a beautiful, walled townand the Palace des Papes was palatialand interesting.

Take in the LocalAtmosphere

Marseille was wonderful the sunshone on the blue sea and the harbourwas filled with fishing boats and yachtsof every description. I watched the local fishermen sellingthe days very alive catch beforeheading into the old town and buyingsome hand-made jewellery for thefamily.

In Nmes I wasespecially lookingforward to seeing thearena, which is muchlike the Colosseum inRome. It was prettyamazing. Afterclimbing up to thetop I walked aroundwith fantastic viewsof the city.

Sarlat was apicture-postcardtown with beautifularchitecture wherever youlooked seemed aperfect photoopportunity.

We moved on to theDordogne and toRocamadour, perched ona limestone cliff anincredible location. Iclimbed the steps up tothe church on the clifftop. Everything inRocamadour is pictureperfect aphotographers dreamlocation and the highlight of this tour for me.

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Nothing quite beatslearning from personalexperience......you find out things that theguidebooks dont tell you andpeoples stories somehow bring aplace to life so much more.

Thats why we love to hear fromour guests where theyve been,what they did, the best optionalexcursions to take and why, placesto visit, what there is to see andholiday highlights not to bemissed. As well as helping othertravellers with their holidayselection, it helps us to knowwhat works and what could beimproved upon.

We always enjoy hearing fromour guests, so be sure to send usa letter or even a postcard!

Carol Thornton,Cumbria.

Travellers Tales

Dot Kenyon fromMerseyside had nevertravelled abroad before, anddecided to go with Leger forthe first time...

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The variety of excursions onoffer and the pull of theglorious lakeland scenerywere what made Mr andMrs Long fromBuckinghamshire bookthis holiday... Page 50

Sandra Nutton andSandra Conway fromSouth Yorkshire travelledwith their husbands for ajoint 60th birthday and 40thwedding anniversarycelebration.... Page 158

Throughout the brochure youll findmany more Travellers Tales... just look out for the logo

How many years haveyou worked with LegerHolidays?Nana Over 5 years.

How did you get intocoach driving?Nana I once followed aminibus back to its depotand asked if there were anyjob vacancies!

What do you do whenyoure not drivingcoaches?Nana I occasionally cycle toexplore the resort and I also

like to catch up with oldfriends, home and abroad.

What is your favouriteLeger tour?Nana Little Trains of Austriahas the ingredients tosatisfy my work appetite.

and what tips wouldyou give customers onthis tour?Nana For a bit of Austriancountryside, a trip to thelake towns of St. Gilgen andSt. Wolfgang should not bemissed!

See the impressive Pont du Gard aqueduct

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When youre makingyour holidayselection there arelots of things to consider: whenand where to go, the type ofholiday you fancy and for howlong. So if you choose to seethe very best of Europe bycoach, why not choose ourSilver Service option too.

Our Silver Service departuresprove to be more and morepopular each year, and some ofour tours, such as our coachholidays for Single Travellers(pages 130-135) and most of ourGrand Explorer tours (pages10-43) travel by Silver Service,making it even easier to enjoy thevery best of Europe by coach.

Silver Service onthe ContinentYour Silver Service journeystarts from the moment youmeet your tour coach at the port.Then, as you travel onwards, itstime to sit back, relax and enjoythe added comfort and extrasyou get by choosing SilverService. Watch your journeysprogress on the onboard satellitenavigation system, listen to a CD,enjoy time to relax and talk tofellow travellers in the rearlounge and enjoy the addedcomfort you get with SilverService, only by LegerHolidays.

Taking care ofyou all the wayWhen you reach yourdestination, you can rest assuredthat your luggage will be takencare of with porterage includedon most of our Silver Servicetours. On some of our tourswhich feature an upgrade toSilver Service option, youllalso see that extra excursions areincluded in the price, making yourSilver Service experience evenbetter value for money.

FIND OUTWHY 9/10CUSTOMERSCHOOSESILVER SERVICE...More than simply yourmethod of transport,our Silver Servicedepartures offer a coachwith added comfort andfacilities, plus extrabenefits suchas porterage in yourhotels and extraincluded excursionson selected tours.

For added comfort! Sit back and relax in specially-

designed, deluxe reclining seats,with leather headrests, footrestsand more legroom than standardcoaches*.

! Enjoy the perfect temperatureonboard with climate control.

! Relax and have a chat in thespacious rear lounge.

For added enjoyment! Time flies with our onboard

entertainment system. With freepersonal headphones you cantune into the musicchannel, listen to the radio orwatch DVDs**. Or why notfollow your journeys progresswith our satellite navigationdisplay.

! Extra leisure with a choiceof reading material, cards,board games etc.

! A more enjoyable trip, withbonus excursions on selectedtours and specially traineddrivers.

For added convenience!Washroom and servery on board

offering a range of refreshments.

! Personal flip-down tables*.

! Your own reserved seat you can even guarantee frontor second row seats for asmall supplement see page162.

! Porterage at most hotels,so you really dont have to lift afinger.

On most of our tours you can upgrade to Silver Serviceluxury coach travel, for comfort and style across Europe.

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PLEASE NOTE: On Silver Service tours, for operational reasons, your feeder coach journey may be by Executive coach (to and from the Channelport) where you will meet your Silver Service tour coach. *Front-row seats and seats directly in front of the washroom have slightly less legroom andmay not have footrests or flip down tables these tables may be fixed. **DVDs may be shown, dependent on journey length and are played at thediscretion of your coach crew. At all hotels we will handle one piece of luggage per person (max. 20 kilos). See page 162 or full details.

Refreshments from the servery...

Rear lounge for your comfortand relaxation...

Satellite navigation...

Free personal headphones...

I have always travelled on Silver Servicewith Leger everything is catered for.

Reenee Tan, Bristol.

On most of our tours you can upgrade to Silver Serviceluxury coach travel, for comfort and style across Europe.

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8Convenient coachjoining pointsFor your convenience and comfortwe offer over 490 joining pointsacross England, Scotland and Wales,see opposite for our full list. And tomake sure your journey to the portis as direct as possible, weguarantee there will be a maximumof five stops to pick up otherpassengers. If you live in the SouthEast of England it is most likely thatyoull have even fewer extra stops.

Door-to-Door serviceOn holidays of 12 days duration ormore and Single Traveller coachholidays, you dont even have tothink about getting to your localjoining point. If you live within 20miles of one of our free joiningpoints (see across), well pick youup from your home and take you tomeet your feeder coach, thenreturn you back home at the end ofyour holiday. On European touringholidays of 12 days or more, thecost of this is just 60 per car*.For Single Traveller holidays, its freeof charge.If you live a little further afield, youcan also take advantage of thisconvenient option for an additionalcharge please enquire at the timeof booking.Look out for the logo on theholiday pages.

Comfortablecoach travelWe want to make sure yourjourney is as comfortable aspossible, and all our coaches areequippped with air-conditioning,on-board toilet and reclining seats.Seats are allocated on your maintour coach, and for a smallsupplement you can guarantee frontor second row seats on your tourcoach (subject to availability.See page 162 for full details). Forextra luxury and extra legroom youcan upgrade to Silver Servicewhich also features added benefitssuch as comfortable rear lounge andporterage at your hotels. See pages6 and 7 for full details.

FREE or low costparking when youjoin at Dover If youd prefer to drive yourself toDover to join your tour coach, youcan park your car there. Its FREE ofcharge on all 4-day breaks!For longer durations we have somegreat-value prices. Ask for details.

Stay overnight nearDover and park forFREE Why not go the night before yourholiday for a relaxing start? You canpark for FREE for up to seven daysat the Holiday Inn Ashford Northand enjoy an overnight stay withEnglish breakfast from just 35 perperson. Well then collect youfrom the hotel on the day ofdeparture. To book this package,please call the hotel on 01233713333, quoting Leger Holidaysand your booking reference. If yourholiday is longer than seven daysyou can also choose this convenientoption and pay for additional daysparking. Ask one of our friendlyreservations team when you bookyour holiday.

At the portAt the port, our trained interchangeteam takes your luggage from thefeeder coach to the main tourcoach whilst you freshen up in oneof the terminal refreshment areas.This normally takes about half anhour, then you board your tourcoach, which drives onto the ferry.If your Channel crossing is viaEurotunnel, unfortunately, due tosecurity operational regulations,we are unable to transferyour luggage.

Crossing the ChannelFor all continental holidays we usethe short sea crossings from Doverto Calais or Eurotunnel fromFolkestone to Calais.Our reservations staff can adviseyou which route applies for yourprefered travel date**. The ferry takes 90 minutes givingyou the chance for a stroll on deckto breathe in those glorious,refreshing sea breezes, maybe havea bite to eat or explore the shops,restaurants and bars youll find onboard. If you want to make the trip a littlespecial, you can enjoy the extracomfort of the Club Class Loungeon P&O Dover to Calais crossingsfor a small additional charge. Enjoy acomplimentary glass of champagne,tea, coffee or soft drinks while yousit back, relax and read one of theprovided newspapers.Eurotunnel crossings take only 35minutes. Your coach boards thespecially-designed train carriages forthe speedy trip under the Channel.

Air holidaysWe have a great range of holidaysby air throughout the brochure onwhich you can enjoy convenientreturn flights (many from localairports) to a European destination tostart your escorted touring holiday.

Flying startIf you like the look of some of ourregular coach holidays, but wouldprefer to fly and join the tour, we canalso arrange Flying Start on some ofour touring holidays. Heres how itworks...Flying Start depart the U.K. a daylater than the coach option and jointhe tour on Day 2 or 3 (dependingon destination) Just give our friendly reservationsteam a call about your selectedholiday.Look out for the logo on the holidaypages.

When it comes to getting your holiday started, it couldntbe simpler. Along with a great range of holidays, wevealso got a selection of travel options for you to choosefrom. Just decide whichever way suits you best and letus take care of the rest...

YOURE ONYOUR WAY...Whatever traveloption you choose foryour Leger holiday,you can be sure youllbe taken care of,but dont take ourword for it see whatour customers haveto say...

Excluding comfort stops, service areas and motorway junction points. Nearest joining point supplements apply. Based on 2 sharing a twin/doubleroom on a B&B basis, subject to availability. Single supplements and terms and conditions apply. *Up to 4 people per car. **Channel crossings are subjectto change, you will be advised with your travel documents.

The taxi that took me from homeremoved the worry of getting to thepick-up point, and from the moment Iarrived, I quickly relaxed, knowingagain that I was in capable hands.

Ron Smith, Northamptonshire.

Another big plus is that Leger pick upin my hometown of Brownhill and Idont know anyone else who doesthat.

Ann Cruse, West Midlands.

The drivers expertise was superb.Pam Cocchiara, South Wales.

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Easy and convenient travelby, sea and air...

Our drivers/hostswere excellent.

David and Linda Bateman, Bristol.

Go by coachfor a greenerholiday...An important partof our business is tosupport the environmentand help you, ourcustomer, play a part inresponsible travel.

With climate change in theheadlines day after day, its worthnoting that, according to theCoach Tourism Council research,coaches are not only safer totravel in than planes, trains andcars, but pro-rata they use lessfuel.

Coaches are seven timessafer per mile than a car

No extra fees and taxescompared to air passengers

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CHESHIRE (05:00hrs-07:00hrs) Altrincham, Cheadle1, Chester, ChesterServices, Congleton2, Crewe, KnutsfordServices, Macclesfield3, Nantwich2,Northwich1, Runcorn, Sale, SandbachServices, Stockport, Warrington,Widnes1

CLEVELAND (04:00hrs-05:30hrs) Billingham1, Guisborough1, Hartlepool,Middlesbrough, Redcar1, StocktonCORNWALL(03:00hrs-04:00hrs) Bodmin2, Camborne3,Falmouth3, Hayle3, Helston3, Launceston2,Liskeard2, Newquay3, Penzance4, Redruth3,Saltash2, St Austell, Truro3

COUNTY DURHAM(03:30hrs-05:30hrs) Bishop Auckland1, Chester Le Street1,Consett2, Darlington, Durham, NewtonAycliffe1, Peterlee1, Spennymoor1, Stanley2

CUMBRIA (03:00hrs-04:00hrs) Barrow in Furness4, Carlisle4, Kendal,Penrith2, Whitehaven4, Workington4

DERBYSHIRE (06:30hrs-08:30hrs) Alfreton1, Belper2, Chesterfield, ClayCross1, Derby, Donington Park Services,Dronfield1, Heanor1, Ilkeston1, Long Eaton1,Ripley1, Swadlincote2

DEVON (04:00hrs-06:00hrs) Barnstaple3, Dawlish1, Exeter, Ilfracombe3,Newton Abbot, Okehampton3, Paignton1,Plymouth, Sidmouth2, Tavistock3,Tiverton2, Torquay1

DORSET (05:00hrs-07:00hrs) Bournemouth, Bridport2, Bridport2,Christchurch1, Dorchester1, Poole1,Weymouth1, Wimborne Minster1

ESSEX (09:30hrs-12:00hrs) Basildon, Birchanger Green Services,Braintree2, Brentwood, Chelmsford,Clacton On Sea1, Colchester, Epping2,Grays2, Halstead2, Harlow, Ilford2,Loughton, Maldon2, Rayleigh2, Romford,Southend2, Thurrock Services,WithamGLOUCESTERSHIRE(06:30hrs-08:30hrs) Cheltenham1, Cirencester1, Gloucester1,Severn View Services,Stroud1

HAMPSHIRE(06:30hrs-09:30hrs) Aldershot2, Andover2, Basingstoke,Cosham1, Eastleigh, Fareham,Farnborough1, Fleet, Gosport1, Havant,Portsmouth, Ringwood, Romsey1,Southampton, Totton1, Waterlooville2,Winchester ServicesHEREFORDSHIRE &WORCESTERSHIRE (05:00hrs-07:00hrs) Bromsgrove1, Hereford1,Kidderminster1, Leominster3, Malvern2,Redditch1, Ross on Wye2, Worcester1

HERTFORDSHIRE(09:00hrs-11:00hrs)Barnet1, Borehamwood2, Cheshunt,Hatfield1, Hemel Hempstead, Hertford2,Hoddesdon2, Letchworth1,Rickmansworth2, Royston2, South MimmsServices, St Albans2, Stevenage1, Ware2,Watford, Welwyn Garden City1

KENT (11:30hrs-13:00) Ashford, Ashford North Holiday Inn,Bexleyheath1, Bromley1, Canterbury,Chatham1, Clacket Lane Services,Dartford, Dover Eastern Docks,Gillingham1, Gravesend, Maidstone,Maidstone Services, Medway PavilionServices, Orpington, Rochester1,Sittingbourne1, Stop 24 Services, Strood1,Swanley2, Tunbridge Wells1

LANCASHIRE & GREATERMANCHESTER (04:00hrs-06:00hrs) Accrington1, Ashton Under Lyne,Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Burnley1,Bury, Chorley1, Cleveleys1, Clitheroe2,Lancaster, Leigh1, Leyland1, Lytham1,Manchester, Morecambe1, Nelson1,Oldham, Preston, Rawtenstall1, Rochdale,Skelmersdale1, WiganLEICESTERSHIRE (08:00hrs-10:00hrs)Ashby De La Zouch2, Coalville1, Glenfield1,Hinckley1, Leicester (Centre), LeicesterForest East Services, Loughborough1,Lutterworth1, Market Harborough1, MeltonMowbray3, Oakham2

LINCOLNSHIRE (05:00hrs-07:00hrs)Boston2, Bourne2, Cleethorpes2,Gainsborough2, Grantham, Grimsby2,Horncastle3, Lincoln1, Louth3, Scunthorpe,Skegness3, Sleaford2, Spalding2, StamfordLONDON/MIDDLESEX(10:00hrs-11:00hrs)Barking2, Dagenham2, Enfield, Harrow2,Hornchurch2, Hounslow, LondonVictoria, New Malden2, Rainham2,Surbiton2, Twickenham2, Upminster2,UxbridgeMERSEYSIDE (04:00hrs-05:30hrs ) Bebington1, Birkenhead, Bootle1,Ellesmere Port1, Formby, Heswall2,Liverpool, Prescot1, Southport1,St Helens, Wallasey1

NORFOLK (06:30hrs-08:30hrs) Attleborough1, Dereham3, Diss2,Downham Market2, Gorleston1, GreatYarmouth1, Kings Lynn2, Norwich,Thetford1, Wymondham2

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE(08:00hrs-10:00hrs) Corby1, Kettering1,Northampton, Rushden1, Towcester2,Watford Gap Services,Wellingborough1

NORTHUMBERLAND(03:00hrs-04:00hrs) Cramlington3

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE(06:30hrs-08:30hrs) Beeston1, Hucknall1,Mansfield, Newark, Nottingham,Retford1, Southwell2, Sutton in Ashfield1,WorksopOXFORDSHIRE (10:00hrs-11:00hrs) Abingdon2, Banbury, Chipping Norton2,Didcot2, Oxford, Witney2

SHROPSHIRE (06:30hrs-08:30hrs) Ludlow3, Oswestry1, Shrewsbury,Telford, Wellington1

SOMERSET (06:00hrs-09:00hrs) Bath, Bridgwater, Burnham on Sea2,Clevedon1, Frome3, Gordano Services,Ilminster3, Sedgemoor Services, Taunton,Weston Super Mare1, Yeovil2

STAFFORDSHIRE (07:00hrs-08:30hrsBurton Upon Trent1, Cannock1, HiltonPark Services, Leek1, Lichfield,Newcastle under Lyme, Rugeley2,Stafford1, Tamworth1, Uttoxeter1SUFFOLK (07:00hrs-08:30hrs) Beccles2, Bury St Edmunds2, Felixstowe2,Ipswich, Lowestoft1, Mildenhall2,Newmarket2, Stowmarket1, Sudbury2

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SUSSEX(09:30hrs-12:00hrs) Arundel1, Bexhill on Sea2, Bognor Regis1,Brighton, Burgess Hill2, Chichester,Crawley1, Eastbourne1, Hailsham2,Hastings2, Haywards Heath2, Horsham2,Lewes2, Littlehampton2, Pease PottageServices, Seaford2, Worthing

TYNE & WEAR (03:30hrs-05:30hrs) Gateshead, Gosforth, Hebburn2,Newcastle upon Tyne, South Shields1,Sunderland, Wallsend1, Washington,Whitley Bay1

WARWICKSHIRE (08:00hrs-10:00hrs)Atherstone2, Bedworth2, Coventry,Nuneaton1, Rugby, Stratford Upon Avon2,WarwickWEST MIDLANDS (07:00hrs-08:30hrs)Birmingham (Centre), Birmingham(NEC), Brierley Hill2, Brownhills2, Dudley1,Frankley Services, Halesowen1, Oldbury1,Solihull1, Stourbridge1, Sutton Coldfield,Walsall, West Bromwich1,WolverhamptonWILTSHIRE (08:00hrs-10:00hrs)Calne3, Chippenham, Devizes3, LeighDelamere Services, Membury Services,Salisbury3, Swindon, Trowbridge3,Warminster3

YORKSHIRE EAST RIDING (04:00hrs-06:00hrs)Beverley1, Bridlington1, Cottingham1,Driffield2, Goole1, Hedon1, HullYORKSHIRE NORTH(04:00hrs-06:00hrs) Harrogate,Knaresborough1, Northallerton2, Pickering2,Ripon1, Scarborough1, Selby1, Skipton2,Tadcaster1, Thirsk2, Whitby2, YorkYORKSHIRE SOUTH(05:00hrs-07:00hrs) Barnsley,Chapeltown2, Conisbrough1, Doncaster,Doncaster (North) Services,Mexborough1, Rotherham, Sheffield,Woodall Services YORKSHIRE WEST(04:00hrs-06:30hrs) Batley1, Bradford,Brighouse1, Castleford1, Dewsbury,Ferrybridge, Garforth2, Halifax,Heckmondwike1, Huddersfield1, Ilkley2,Keighley1, Leeds, Normanton1, Otley2,Pontefract1, Pudsey1, Shipley1, Wakefield,Wetherby

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SCOTLAND(22:00hrs-02:00hrs) Abington Services5, Dundee5,Dunfermline5, Edinburgh5, Glasgow5, GretnaGreen Services5, Hamilton5, Harthill Services5,Perth5

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Excluding comfort stops, service areas, motorway junction points and trunk road pick up points. On Silver Service tours, for operational reasons, your feeder coach journey may be by Executive coach. Your tour coach, which you willjoin at Dover or Folkestone, will be a Silver Service vehicle. For further information on Silver Service, please see pages 6 & 7. For pick-ups marked with a * in South Wales, you will be transferred to one of our main pick-up points shownin bold. The five pick-up points guarantee starts from that main pick-up point. All pickups are subject to availability. All times are approximate and based on holidays crossing the Channel from Dover or Folkestone to Calais.

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Memorable destinations, amazingsights, unique landscapes... these arejust a few of the words we know willspring to mind when you take agenuine once-in-a-lifetime holidaywith us. Our aim with these extremely populartours is to give you the opportunity tovisit places that ordinarily might be outof reach and which could seem a littledaunting to visit independently.

Everything taken care of...The beauty of joining one of our GrandExplorer tours is that you get to see allthese places without having to worryabout a thing, well even pick you upfrom your home with our Door-to-Door service (see page 8 for fulldetails). All you have to do is sit back,relax and take it all in.

Lifting the curtain on Eastern Europe

Russia is a place with which manypeople still consider today a country ofmystery and intrigue. On our GrandRussian Spectacular tour (see pages 36

and 37), we show you what thisfacinating and vast country has to offer.Along with a local Russian guide, youllsee sights such as the impressiveHermitage on a visit to St. Petersburgand the impressive St. Basils Cathedralin Moscow with its distinctive oniondomes, to name but a few.

On top of the WorldTravel north of the Arctic Circle towitness the breathtaking midnight Sunand Polar Ocean on our Arctic Circleand the Land of the Midnight Sun tour(see pages 42 and 43).

Travel in StyleTo get the very best out of your Grand Explorer experience weve alsoincluded travel by Silver Service onmost tours, which means addedcomfort, extra legroom and porterageat your hotel. A fitting way toaccompany your once-in-a-lifetimeholiday.

Welcome to Grand Explorerholidays.

Explorewith us...

Linda and Chris Webb joined Legers16-day tour to take in the magni!centsights of the Arctic Circle. Here, theytell us all about their adventure

!is was our sixth Leger tour, so we knewwe were in for a wonderful time, but just

how wonderful could not be anticipated!"e Adventure Begins...

Our drivers, the two Steves informed us that wewere not o" on holiday but on an adventure andwhat an adventure it was!

Taking in the Sights!e coaching throughout was as comfortable asever, Silver Service is de#nitely the way to travel,the extra legroom and lounge facilities making themany miles we travelled very relaxing. !e scenerywas so stunning that our cameras were snapping allday! !e included and optional excursions wereexcellent (we did all of them), and our local guideswere very informative and interesting.

Local Hospitality!e Storslett Hotel even put on an optionalexcursion which 13 of us took up, which was a tripup river in motorised canoes to a Sami settlementto feed the reindeer and see the huskies, as well asreceiving their hospitality. As it was a real familySami home they were not trying to sell usanything, just showing us hospitality with thethick Sami co"ee and biscuits and telling us abouttheir way of life.

Amazing MemoriesWe took so many photos of the stunning placesand sights that we saw, including the Talvik Fjord,the Midnight Sun at Rovaniemi and the ArcticCircle in Norway with all of the snow. We evenvisited Santa as we crossed the Arctic Circle inLapland.

More to Look Forward to...Yet again Leger has exceeded all expectations andwe are looking forward to our next trips, to LakeComo at New Year and the new trip toTransylvania, Bulgaria and the Balkans inSeptember 2013!

Linda and Chris Web, Hants.

Travellers TalesSee page 5 for more details

Find out more aboutChris and Lindas tour on page 42.

Here at Leger Holidays we dont take the words once-in-a-lifetime lightly, thats why every Grand Explorer holidayis carefully planned, from the very best itineraries to themost experienced guides, right down to the carefullyselected hand-picked hotels giving you the very bestpossible experience.

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All of the hotels were really great.We cannot thank our two drivers,Graham and Tony, enough what afabulous holiday. We look forward totravelling with Leger again.

Miss Edna Sisseam, Essex.

PicturebookItaly12 days from 779*

A Grand Tour of Italys majestic cities and sights visting Lake Garda,Lake Maggiore, Venice, Rome, Sorrento, Florence and Pisa.

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Your HolidayItinerary

Day 1 Local departure by coachthen to northern France for anovernight stay. Day 2 Continue south to LakeGarda for a three-night stay. B.DDay 3 Lake GardaA full-day included excursion alongthe shores of Lake Gardavisiting some of the picturesquevillages on its shoreline, includingSirmione, from where you can takean optional cruise on the lake. B,DDay 4 VeniceJoin our optional excursion to Venicewith its maze of ornate bridges,weaving canals and elegant Byzantineand Renaissance architecture. B,DDay 5 SienaWe leave Lake Garda and call in atSiena, a picturesque Tuscan Medievaltown, listed as a UNESCO WorldHeritage site. The Piazza del Campois one of the most famous squares inthe world on account of its beautyand architecural integrity. It is also theplace where the famous horse race,the Palio di Siena is run. Continue toFiuggi near Rome for a three-nightstay. B,DDay 6 RomeIncluded visit to the eternal city. Our optional, guided sightseeing tourby coach and on foot will introducethe citys wonderful sights, includingthe Colosseum, Piazza Venezia andthe Trevi Fountain. B,D

Day 7 Sorrento or Capriwith Sightseeing A day ofchoices. Join our optional visit to thepopular Neapolitan resort town ofSorrento where you will have freetime to explore and relax.Alternatively, you can join ouroptional guided visit to thepicturesque Isle of Capri where youwill have time to explore its manysights and take in the fabulous scenicviews over the Bay of Naples withthe imposing cone of Mount Vesuviusrising across the horizon. B,DDay 8 FlorenceWe leave Fiuggi and en route to ourovernight stay in Montecatini Terme,Tuscany, we visit the Renaissance cityof Florence, which is rich inarchitectural splendour. To get themost from your visit join our optionalguided sightseeing tour. B,DDay 9 PisaIncluded visit to Pisa, famed for itsLeaning Tower. Our optional, guidedsighteeing tour is a good way to seethe best of this city. We then travel to Lake Maggiore for a two-nightstay. B,D

Day 10 Lake Maggiore andBorromean IslandsJoin our optional excursion touringaround the southern shores ofbeautiful Lake Maggiore to thelakeside town of Baveno, fromwhere we board a boat for theshort cruise out to the picturesqueBorromean Islands with theirlandscaped gardens and parks. B,DDay 11 To the Paris outskirts for anovernight stay. BDay 12 To Calais then returnhome. B

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Your HotelsYoull stay for three nights at the 3-star Hotel Centrale in Torbole orsimilar on Lake Garda; three nights ata 3-star hotel in the spa-town ofFiuggi, south of Rome; overnight at a3-star hotel in Montecatini, Tuscanythen two nights at a 3-star hotel onLake Maggiore. Overnight stays in thenorthern France and the Paris areawill be in city-style hotels.

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FREE local joining points see pages 8 & 9 for details Travel by executive coach upgrade to Silver Service available

Excursions and visits

! Lake Garda charminglakeside villages

! Siena UNESCO WorldHeritage site

! Rome wonderful ancientsights

! Florence rich architecturalsplendours

! Pisa famous leaning tower

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! Lake Garda Cruise superbscenery

! Venice floating city of canalsand gondolas

! Sorrento popular NeapolitanRiviera resort

! Isle of Capri magical viewsacross the Bay of Naples

! Rome guided sightseeing see the ancient sights

! Florence guidedsightseeing see the highlights

! Pisa guided sightseeing discover more than the Leaning Tower

! Lake Maggiore andBorromean Islands stunningbeauty

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Fire & Ice The Wonders ofSicily, Italy & Austria16 days from 1399This grand journey of discovery captures Europes most spectacular volcanoes, glaciers and ancient wonders.

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Day 1 Local departure by coach,then to northern France for anovernight stay.Day 2 To the Lake Como/Milanarea for an overnight stay. B,DDay 3 Continue south, past Rome,to reach the Sorrento Peninsula for athree-night stay. B,DDay 4 Pompeii and VesuviusIncluded excursion to see thehaunting ruins at Pompeii, which wasburied in the eruption of 79AD, thendrive up to Mount Vesuvius whichcommands spectacular views overNaples. Why not walk the finalkilometre to the summit to view thecrater which is usually stillsmouldering? (There is a local chargeof approx 8 to visit the crater). B,DDay 5 Sorrento Included excursion to Sorrento, oneof the most popular resorts on theNeapolitan Riviera. From here youmay wish to join our optionalexcursion to the Isle of Capri. Sailacross the Bay of Naples to thislovely island where Gracie Fieldsonce lived, and see the whitewashedhouses, smart villas, colourful gardensand open-air cafs. Take in the viewsback to the mainland and in particularthe imposing site of the cone ofMount Vesuvius. B,DDay 6 To Sicily for a five-nightstay. B,D

Day 7 Mount Etna andTaorminaTodays included excursion takes usto Mount Etna, Europes highestactive volcano at 3350 metres. Ourcoach takes us to within 1900 metresand, if the weather is good, you canvisit the summit by local bus(optional). Later, enjoy sightseeingtime in Taormina. B,DDay 8 StromboliA fantastic full-day optional excursion,starting with a boat trip from Milazzoto the island of Panarea. There willbe free time for you to explore orperhaps go swimming at Zimmaribeach. In the evening the boat leavesfor the island of Stromboli to viewthe mighty volcano at night the besttime to see the mountains fieryexplosions. We watch from offshore,before returning by sea to Milazzo,with a light dinner of pasta, wine andwater included on board. B,DDay 9 Free day to relax in resort. B,DDay 10 SyracuseOptional excursion with a guide toenjoy the delights of perhaps themost beautiful town in Sicily,Syracuse, once the most powerful ofall Mediterranean cities and home ofthe famous Archimedes. B,DDay 11 To Fiuggi near Rome for anovernight stay. B,DDay 12 Rome To Rome, where you can join ouroptional, guided sightseeing tour bycoach and on foot, seeing theColosseum, Trevi Fountain and manyother famous sights. Continue to ourovernight hotel in Montecatini Terme,Tuscany. B,DDay 13 To the Austrian Tyrol fortwo nights. B,DDay 14 GrossglocknerGlacier and Krimml FallsHaving seen plenty of Fire, today wesee the Ice. Our included excursiontakes us along the GrossglocknerHochalpenstrasse to the top ofAustrias highest mountain, theGrossglockner (Big Bell), where youcan view Austrias largest glacier from

the viewing platform. A trulyformidable sight. Then its on toKrimml Falls, one of the highestwaterfalls in Europe, before crossingthe scenic Gerlos Pass to return toour hotel. B,DDay 15 To Belgium for an overnightstay. BDay 16 To Calais then returnhome. B

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Your HotelsYoull stay in 3-star (minimum) hotelsfor one night in the Milan/Lake Comoarea of northern Italy; one night inFiuggi, to the south of Rome, andone night in Montecatini Terme.Youll spend three nights on theSorrento Peninsula in a 3-star hotelsuch as the Grand Hotel Due Golfi,followed by five nights on the island

of Sicily at a 3-star (minimum) hotelsuch as the Hotel San Pietro inLetojanni or the Kings House inFondachello. In the Austrian Tyrolyoull spend two nights in a 3-starhotel. Overnights in northern Franceand Belgium are in city-style hotels.

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! Fire Mount Etna Europes highest activevolcano

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! Ice GrossglocknerGlacier & Krimml Falls Europes largest glacier andhighest waterfalls

! Sorrento picturesqueresort

! Taormina mythicalatmosphere

! Rome the eternal city

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The ItalianRiviera, Tuscanyand Rome12 days from 719*

A two-centred tour with four nights on the spectacular Italian Riviera, followed by four nights in picturesque Tuscany.

I think this trip was wonderful!One of the best I have ever taken and Iwould recommend to anyone to go on

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Day 1 Local departure by coach,then to northern France for anovernight stay. Day 2 Continue to the ItalianRiviera for a four-night stay. B.DDay 3 Riviera of FlowersEnjoy todays relaxing, optionalexcursion along the beautiful Rivieraof Flowers. Explore the alleyways ofLaigueglia and stroll along the Budelloin the thriving resort of Alassio. B.DDay 4 Monaco and Monte CarloIncluded visit to the exclusive state ofMonaco with its striking Belle Epoquestyle casino and the famous PrincsPalace. B,DDay 5 PortofinoEnjoy our optional excursion by boatto the picturesque resort ofPortofino.The small harbour is oftenhome to the glamorous yachts of therich and famous. B,DDay 6 PisaWe leave the Riviera and en route tothe spa town of Chianciano, our nextbase for a four-night stay, we make ashort stop in Pisa, seeing the LeaningTower and the equally stunning blackand white marble Duomo andBaptistry. B,D

Day 7 RomeIncluded visit to the eternal city ofRome. Take in the breathtakingarchitecture of the ancient palacesand piazzas. Our optional, guidedsightseeing tour on foot and by coachwill introduce you to the principalsights including the Trevi Fountain andColosseum. B,D

Day 8 Siena and SanGimignanoA full-day optional excursion to twodelightful Tuscan towns. Siena is oneof the highlights of any visit toTuscany. Explore the Piazza delCampo where the famous Palio diSiena horse race takes place and seethe famous Duomo. Next we visitthe charming hilltop town of SanGimignano which has beautiful viewsover the rolling Tuscan countryside.B,DDay 9 Assisi and GubbioIncluded full-day excursion toUmbria, the Green Heart of Italy.We head to Assisi, the native town ofSt. Francis. Visit the Basilica featuringfrescoes by Giotto, before a scenicdrive through the Umbriancountryside to Medieval Gubbio, one of the regions most ancienttowns. B,D

Day 10 FlorenceWe leave Chianciano and head toFlorence, the artistic capital of Italywith fashionable shops, museums,cafs and splendid architecture. Joinour optional guided tour to get themost from your visit. Continue toMilan/Lake Como for an overnightstay. B,DDay 11 To northern France for anovernight stay BDay 12 Travel to Calais, then returnhome. B

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Your HotelsOn the Italian Riviera, you will stayfor four nights at the 3-star HotelMediterraneo in Diano Marina. Thehotel has a swimming pool, bar an