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Europe & The MediterraneanSpain • France • Italy • Malta • Greece • Turkey

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It’s Worth Exploring

PREMIER ESCORTED TOURS

ESCORTED TOURS

GREEK ISLE CRUISES

INDEPENDENT TOURS

2012 / 2013

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Table of ContentsThe Huntington Group 3Our Philosophy 4What We Offer 5Overview - Countries 6

Spain & PortugalSplendors of Spain 8Heart of Spain 9Best of Spain 10Spain & Portugal 12

FranceDiscover Paris 14Paris Transfers & Sightseeing Tours 15Discover Paris & Provence 16Discover the French Riviera & Monaco 18The Rhone River & Provence 20Cooking Classes in France 21

MaltaMystic Malta 22

ItalyRomantic Rome 24Rome & Venice 25Rome & Florence 26Rome, Florence, Venice 27Italy's Northern Highlights 28Italy's Southern Splendors 30Magnificent Italy & Amalfi Coast 32Best of Italy 34Splendors of Sicily 36Grand Tour of Italy & Sicily 38

Greece & TurkeyHighlights of Greece 40Cycladic Adventure 42The Best of Greece 44Aegean Isles & Turkey 46Historic Turkey, The Aegean & Athens 48Athens, Trurkey, The Aegean & Santorini 50Western Turkey 52Glories of Turkey 53Group Sales, Travel Insurance 54Terms & Conditions 55

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THE HUNTINGTON GROUP

HUNTINGTONThe agents choice since 1973

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As the tour-operating arm of The Huntington Group, Myescapades.com specializes in premium holidaysaround the globe and compliments the group’s other sectors by offering custom designed group or indi-vidual itineraries for once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences.

Western Vacations, a recent acquisition, is a Travel Wholesaler, specializing in destinations to SouthernCalifornia, Hawaii and Las Vegas which are sold through travel agents predominantly in Western Canada.Known for their excellent customer service, Western Vacations solidifies Huntington Group’s entry intomainstream markets. www.westernvacations.com.

LOOKING FOR BEST AIRFARES TO GO WITH YOUR TOURS? As one of Canada’s top airline consolidators, Huntington offers flights on more than 67 airlines. Whenyou book a Myescapades tour to any destination, we have a wide choice of air travel available. Your travelagent has access to Huntington’s pre-contracted and specially reduced airfares as well as exceptionallypriced Business and First Class fares.

YOUR MONIES ARE SECURE We are licensed by the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO), Association of Canadian Travel Agents(ACTA), and International Air Transport Association (IATA). We are members in good standing with theBetter Business Bureau (BBB) and Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO). We contribute to theTravel Industry Compensation Fund, so YOUR travel dollars are fully protected when booking with us.

PRICE GUARANTEE Due to fluctuating currency exchange rates or increases levied by hotels, cruise liners and transport com-panies, tour prices can change without notice. However, we guarantee your tour price the moment we re-ceive full payment as invoiced. Please note that payment must be received by us on or before due date asper our invoice.

Having served Canadian travellers for over 39 years, we understand your needs.

The Huntington Travel Group is a renowned full-service wholesaler, airline consolidator and a Tour Operator. A many-time recipient of theCanadian Agent’s Choice Award, we have also been awarded THN’s 2010 Top Consolidator of the Year award.

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OUR PHILOSOPHY• We believe one should travel ‘in’ a country, and not just ‘through it’ • We believe in the inherent attributes of diversity and knowledge thatwe apply to all our itineraries• We believe that dollar-for-dollar, our affordable prices offer exceptional

value, and that our professional service is beyond measure• We believe in the importance of your trust• We believe in our commitment to offer you our very best every step ofthe way• We believe that you’ll have the journey of a lifetime and you’ll join usfor more• We believe that once you are satisfied with our services, you will rec-ommend us to others

OUR PARTNERSHIP MYESCAPADES.com is proud to partner with Central Holidays. Wehave known Central Holidays for quite some time now and know oftheir reliability, security, and exceptional delivery of service. Just likeThe Huntington Group, Central Holidays has also been in business formore than three decades. We strongly believe that our selection of some of their most sought aftertouring holidays will greatly enhance your travel experience. The uniqueattributes of holidays in this brochure include well-located hotels, comfortable coaches, professional guides and great sightseeing. Choosefrom first class tour packages including independent travel itineraries(FITs), motor-coach escorted tours, Greek Island and European river cruises in France and premier escorted tours in Italy. Come experience the personalized service for which both companies have been known since 1973.

Extraordinary experiences -

that’s our commitment to you.

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THIS IS WHO WE ARE! A company is only as goodas its employees. TheMyescapades team has apassion not just for travel,but for providing attentive,thoughtful and professionalexpertise. All our staff, on adaily basis make a consciouscommitment to turning yourtravel dreams into reality.

Myescapades is the tour-operating arm of The Hun t i n g t o n G roup . Established in 1973 and becoming a full-servicewholesaler in 1988, TheHuntington Group has beenserving Canadian travellersfor the past 39 years.

ESCORTED TOURS Sit back, relax and let the journey unfold as you enjoy a well-designed,motorcoach tour through such destinations as Spain, Portugal andTurkey. Based on set departure dates, each tour offers transportationby deluxe, air-conditioned motor coach on well-planned itineraries.Hotels throughout are carefully selected for their location and comfort,and daily breakfast is included. Some itineraries also include a fewlunches and/or dinners plus special events. Knowledgeable local tourguides conduct the daily sightseeing, and a professional Englishspeaking Tour Escort oversees your entire journey.

PREMIER ESCORTED TOURS These selected Italian tours contain all of the components as listed inthe Escorted Tours as well as being enhanced with the following value-added items: • Complimentary arrival and departure transfers• Centrally located, first-class and superior hotels close to restaurants,

cafés, entertainment venues and attractions.• Signature Dining Plan with specially selected menus that emphasize

regional cuisines.• Complimentary wine, mineral water, coffee or cappuccino at

scheduled lunches and dinners.• "Hear Clear" personal audio system, allowing you to hear all the

details about the places you visit even when standing 60 feet awayfrom your knowledgeable local guide.

CRUISES AND CRUISE/LAND ESCORTED TOURS Athens and the Greek Islands are waiting to be discovered! Choosefrom a selection of itineraries, each one having time in Athens for included and optional sightseeing excursions, before boarding yourship to explore the Greek Islands and on some itineraries, one or moreTurkish ports-of-call. Depending on the length of the cruise portion ofeach tour, sail on either the M/V Louis Majesty or the M/V Cristal, twovessels of Louis Cruises. You can select both your category of hotel andtype of cabin for each itinerary. In particular, enjoy an escorted landtour in Turkey that precedes a cruise through the islands back toAthens, or enjoy an escorted land tour in Turkey that precedes a cruisethrough the Aegean isles back to Athens.

INDEPENDENT TOURS If flexibility is the key to your ideal holiday, Independent Tours are foryou and offer a variety of options depending on the destination. Forexample:• In Italy, select from multiple departure dates; while in France or in

Malta, pick your own travel dates.• In Paris, Rome, Florence and Venice, on the Riviera and in Malta there

is a wide choice of hotels with included daily breakfast.• Depending on the location inclusions range from Paris Metro passes

to half-day city tours to special sightseeing options.• Transportation varies from rail tickets between Italian cities or from

Paris to Provence, or car rental when exploring the French Rivieraand Monaco.

The details of the unique inclusions are outlined in each IndependentTour's description.

WHAT WE OFFER

Special Offers

3RD OR 4THNIGHT FREEEnjoy 1 night FREEfor every 2 or 3 paidnights during selectedtravel periods.

KIDS SAIL FREE Kids, 16 years andunder, cruise FREEwhen sharing acabin with two adults on Louis Cruises.Children only pay port taxes.

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Altare della Patria detail, Rome

Sorrento coast, Italy

MaltaMalta is one of the most historically fascinating islands of the Mediterranean and has often played an important role down throughthe ages. Inhabited since Neolithic times, Malta was colonized byPhoenicians, and it here that St. Paul was shipwrecked. Visit Valletta,the island's capital, and marvel at the Crusaders' fortresses, the city'sBaroque architecture and its cathedral filled with the art of Caravaggio. See early Copper-age ruins pre-dating the Pyramids, anexquisitely tiled Roman villa and visit Mdina, the 'silent city', a hilltoptown of carless, narrow streets. Or, take a cruise of the Grand Harbourto see the vast and complex stone bastions built by the Knights of St.John. Its sister island, Gozo, just 20 minutes away by ferry, boasts dramaticcoastal scenery. Enjoy the walled town of Rabat and walk along theCitadella's high bastions with wonderful views of the surroundingcountry. This island is also famous for its many, enormous churchestowering over tiny villages.

FranceThis is a country that just oozes romance, good food and great wines,cities of grandeur and chic and towns full of history. Whatever the season, there's always a good reason to spend time in France, a countrythat offers something for every age and interest. And, it goes withoutsaying that Paris is the best place to start any journey through France.Filled to the brim with some of the world's finest art galleries, BelleEpoch architecture, medieval churches and iconic landmarks such as theEiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Élysées, Paris is acity for walking and exploring and shopping and dining and just enjoying the elegant Gallic atmosphere.In the countryside vineyards beckon and taking part in a cooking classfollowed by wine-tasting couldn't be a more French experience. Cruising on one of France's most bucolic rivers, the beautiful Rhone isanother delightful way of experiencing this bountiful land. Furthersouth where a Mediterranean sun fills each day with warmth, enjoy thelovely region of Provence that will charm you with its ancient towns,mountainous scenery and seaside resorts.

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SpainWelcome to the land of Flamenco, castanets, bull fighting, and the art ofGoya, Picasso and Dali, to name just a few. Rich in historic cities andtowns, these tours through Spain will introduce you to the magic of Andalusia's rolling countryside dotted with olive groves, and famousfor its Moorish cities of Seville and Granada. Enjoy the Mediterraneanambiance of Valencia, home of the mouth-watering paella, and vibrantBarcelona with its Gaudi architectural wonders and cobble-stonedGothic Quarter. Plus, no visit to Spain is complete without time spentin its majestic capital, Madrid. Take the opportunity to combine Spain and Portugal adding the fascinating cities of Lisbon and Porto to time in Madrid, Seville andGranada. Lisbon, Europe's smallest capital, is a quietly sophisticatedcity, spread out across seven hills not far from the Tagus River whilePorto is renowned for its port wines and its tile-faced buildings.

ItalyItaly defines the essence of history and nowhere in Europe does a country take more pride in its past. From Rome's epic ruins of RomanEmpire to the richness of the great sea-faring city of Venice, you are surrounded by vestiges of greatness. On a holiday combining Romeand Venice with the artistic glories of Florence, Italy will make a lastingimpression. Whether travelling independently or on an escorted tour, Italy is theperfect host. Not only do its spectacular cities welcome you but you canalso add such magical places as Sorrento on the Amalfi coast or travelfarther south to Sicily. Here, experience its rugged island beauty as youtour Taormina, a scenic hilltop town overlooking the popular beacheson the Ionian coast. Then marvel at the ancient Phoenician city, Palermo,Sicily's capital and the cultural and gastronomic heart of the Sicilian people.

GreeceEvery journey through this historic land starts in the cradle of Westerncivilization, Athens, and in so many ways, this Greek capital lives upto its reputation as a city of many delights, epitomizing the heart andsoul of the Greek people. After exploring the Acropolis that has towered over this city for thousands of years, it's time to see that otherside of Greece much beloved by visitors; the Greek Islands. Cruises ofvarying length take you through the Aegean Sea to such memorableplaces as Mykonos and Santorini. Visit Heraklion in Crete to see theMinoan ruins at Knossos and then sail on to fabled Rhodes with its Crusader Forts.Several land/cruise itineraries combine Greece with some of the highlights of nearby Turkey. Turkish ports of call include the ever fascinating city of Istanbul, a treasure trove of mosques, bazaars andpalaces, and stops at Izmir for excursions into the interior, at Canakkaleto visit Troy and finally at Kusadasi to see the majestic ruins of Ephesus.

TurkeyThere really is no other country quite like Turkey when it comes to acombination of incredible and varied scenery and layer upon layer ofhistory. But this shouldn’t come as a surprise given the geography ofTurkey, straddling the divide between the Middle East and Europe. Startyour journey of discovery with touring some of the finest Greek andRoman ruins that dot the landscape from the Aegean to the Mediterranean. Then walk in the footsteps of the Virgin Mary and St. Paul who are said to have made their way along the Turkish coastafter the death of Christ. Following the great Byzantium period, Constantinople (today known as Istanbul) has become one of theworld’s most exotic and treasure-filled cities. So much history! So muchto see!After the excitement and hustle and bustle of Istanbul when one is readyfor some relaxation, there are plenty of pretty resorts along the coast tochoose from as well as wonderful sailing excursions. Turkey has morethan something for everyone it is an Aladin’s cave of treasured momentsand memories.

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Airfares are not included in the prices listed. Special economyor business class rates associated with this vacation programare available. Contact your Travel Agent.

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Madrid

Málaga

Seville

Costadel Sol

Cordoba

Granada

Day 1 Sun Madrid Upon arrival, you'll be met by your Central Holidays representative and taken to your hotel where you will be free to enjoy the capitalcity of Spain at leisure. In the evening, enjoy a relaxed welcome “Tapas” dinnerat a local restaurant. (D)

Day 2 Mon Madrid After breakfast, spend the morning on an escorted sightseeing motorcoach tour of Madrid. Highlights include the magnificent fountains of Neptune and Cibeles, the Alcala Gate, the Plaza de Espana and Plazade Oriente. Afterwards visit one of the best preserved Palaces in Europe, theRoyal Palace of Madrid. In the afternoon you are free to visit one of Madrid’s recognized museums along the “Golden Art Triangle”. (B)

Day 3 Tue Madrid/Seville After breakfast, bid farewell to Spain’s capital cityand board your motorcoach tour bus heading south to the romantic city ofSeville. Upon arrival, enjoy a tour of the city in the company of an experiencedlocal guide. Highlights include a visit to the Cathedral, considered the world’slargest Gothic edifice. Afterwards, stop for some photos of La Giralda tower before strolling through the narrow lanes of Seville’s delightful Santa Cruz district, a former Jewish Quarter. After a full day, dinner is included at yourhotel in Seville. (B,D)

Day 4 Wed Seville/Cordoba/Seville After a short drive, your tour begins in thecaptivating city of Cordoba where you will enjoy a guided tour of this UNESCOWorld Heritage Historic Center. Visit the Aljama 8th Century Mosque combiningIslamic, Baroque and Gothic design and internationally recognized as an architectural treasure. Afterwards, continue with a stroll along the former Jewishquarter before returning to Seville. In the evening, enjoy an included dinnerand Flamenco Show at a local Tablao of Seville. (B,D)

Day 5 Thu Seville/Granada After breakfast depart Seville and continue yourtour with a step back into the rich history of Granada as you visit its main attraction, the fabulous Alhambra Palace, widely regarded as being one of the10 architectural wonders of the world. Both graceful and mighty, this citadel islaced in stone and surrounded by gardens and fountains. Your tour includesample time to walk through the beautiful grounds of Generalife and view thepalace of Charles V. For your convenience and relaxation, dinner is included atyour hotel. (B,D)

Day 6 Fri Granada/Toledo/Madrid After breakfast, depart the Moorish city ofGranada and head north in the company of a professional tour guide for a stopin Toledo. This medieval town is considered one of the oldest in Europe as thecity of three cultures where highlights include a visit to the Cathedral and Churchof St. Tome for a view of the masterpiece by El Greco. Afterwards, enjoy a relaxedlunch before visiting Damasquinado for a firsthand look at the detailed techniqueof embedding precious metal into steel. End your day in Madrid, capital city ofSpain. (B)

Day 7 Sat Depart Madrid (or extend your stay) Morning transfer to MadridAirport for your return flight home. (B)

SPAIN

PORTUGAL

TOUR FEATURES• Optional contracted transatlantic air transportation

available from all gateways

• 6-night First Class Hotel Accommodations• 10 included meals, consisting of - 6 buffet breakfasts - 2 dinners - 2 dinners at local restaurants PLUS Flamenco Show in Seville

• Touring by private air conditioned motorcoach • English-speaking tour director • Sightseeing as indicated, including English speaking local guide and all entrance fees

• FREE airport arrival and departure transfers

• Baggage handling• Travel bag, one per person• Document holder and luggage tags• Hotel taxes and service charges

- NO. OF OvERNIGHT STAYS#

- BY MOTORCOACH

Barcelona

Lisbon

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ESCORTED PACKAGE

SPLENDOURS OF SPAIN 7 days (6 nights)(2) MADRID • (2) SEvILLE • (1) GRANADA • (1) MADRID

Valencia

Toledo2 1

Royal Palace of Madrid

(Sunday) Land Rates

Mar 18 $1748

Apr 22 $1934

May 13, 27 $1934

Jun 17 $1934

Jul 15 $1,775

Aug 19 $1,775

Sep 9, 23 $1,934

Oct 14 $1,934

Prices are per person based on double

occupancy. Rates for children and additional

nights at first and last city are available.

2012 SCHEDULED DEPARTURES

Supplements & ReductionsSingle supplement: $562

Reduction for third person sharing twin-bedded room: $50

Preferred Hotels (or similar) City Nts. Hotels Cat.

Madrid 2 Santo Domingo 4H

Seville 2 Ayre Sevilla 4H

Granada 1 Hotel Carmen 4H


Puerta de Alcala, Madrid

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Day 1 Madrid Upon arrival at your hotel you are free to relax for the remainderof the day. In the afternoon, you may want to take in one of Madrid’s three internationally recognized museums.

Day 2 Madrid This morning enjoy a unique view of Madrid aboard a double-decker bus. This tour, included with your visit to Spain’s capital city, offers threechoices covering the city’s highlights and historical sites. This tour providescomplete flexibility to hop on and off the bus as many times as you like. (B)

Day 3 Madrid/Seville Morning transfer on your own to the Rail Station whereyou will board the high-speed AVE train for Seville. Upon arrival, transfer onyour own to the hotel. Remainder of your day is at leisure to become acquaintedwith this romantic city. (B)

Day 4 Seville Today you may enjoy the great views of Seville aboard an open-top double-decker bus. Your tour will provide interesting commentary regarding the important monuments with complete flexibility to hop on and offthroughout the day. (B)

Day 5 Seville/Cordoba Morning transfer on your own to the Rail Station for ashort train ride to Cordoba via high-speed AVE train. Upon arrival, transfer onyour own to the hotel. This afternoon is free for you to visit Cordoba’s famousMosque, the largest in the world. (B)

Day 6 Cordoba/Costa del Sol Late morning, transfer on your own to the RailStation to board the Talgo train for Malaga. Upon arrival, continue on your ownto the hotel. Balance of your day is at leisure. (B)

Day 7 Costa del Sol You have a full day to relax on the sunny beaches of thisfamous resort area where visitors gather to unwind and have a good time. (B)



• 8-night accommodations at selected hotels• Buffet breakfast daily at your hotel• Tourist Class train transportation– Madrid / Seville, via AVE high speed train – Seville / Cordoba, via AVE high speed train – Cordoba / Malaga, via Talgo 200 high speed

• Optional airport transfers available on request• Hop on / Hop off bus tour in Madrid• Hop on / Hop off bus tour in Seville• Travel bag, one per person• Document holder and luggage tags• Hotel taxes and service charges

Note:Transfers to and from Rail Stations not included

Day 8 Costa del Sol Take the time to leisurely explore the Costa del Sol as youstroll along its boardwalks. If you prefer to take advantage of one more day of tour-ing, why not visit Granada. This Moorish city offers architectural marvels, including the Alhambra. (B)

Day 9 Depart Costa del Sol (or extend your stay) (B)

SPAIN

PORTUGAL

Dates/Rates starting from: Land Only Land Only Land Only

April $1,094 $1,390 $1,973

May $1,079 $1,395 $2,185

June $1,015 $1,310 $2,185

July $1,028 $1,343 $2,242

August $1,028 $1,407 $2,242

September $1,079 $1,395 $2,423

October $ 940 $1,257 $1,949

Nov, Dec $ 940 $1,257 $1,932

2013Jan, Feb, Mar $ 940 $1,257 $1,879

DAILY DEPARTURES APR. 1, 2012 TO MAR. 31, 2013

- NO. OF OvERNIGHT STAYS

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INDEPENDENT PACKAGE

HEART OF SPAIN 9 days (8 nights)(2) MADRID • (2) SEvILLE • (1) CORDOBA • (3) COSTA DEL SOL

Hotel Category (or similar)City Tourist Superior Deluxe

Madrid (2) Tryp Gran via 3H Tryp Menfis 4H Westin Palace 5H

Seville (2) Monte Triana 3H Las Casas de la Juderia 4H Gran Melia Colon 5H

Cordoba (1) Selu 3H Casas de la Judería Cordoba 4H Hospes Palacio del Bailio 5H

Costa del Sol (3)Sol Don Pedro 3H Amaragua 4H Gran Melia Don Pepe 5H

(Torremolinos) (Torremolinos) (Marbella)

Lisbon

Valencia

A fountain in the Patio of Oranges within the grounds of the Cathedral of Seville

Price varies according to departure dates and hotels chosen. Prices are per person basedon double occupancy applicable to the hotels listed. Rates for single/triple/children, addi-tional nights at first/last city and a selection of other hotels is available.


Madrid

Seville

Lisbon

Day 1 Sun Madrid Upon arrival, you'll be met by your Central Holidays representative and taken to your hotel where you will be free to enjoy the capitalcity of Spain at leisure. In the evening, enjoy a relaxed welcome “Tapas” dinnerat a local restaurant. (D)

Day 2 Mon Madrid After breakfast, spend the morning on an escorted sightseeing motorcoach tour of Madrid. Highlights include the magnificent fountains of Neptune and Cibeles, the Alcala Gate, the Plaza de Espana and Plazade Oriente. Afterwards visit one of the best preserved Palaces in Europe, theRoyal Palace of Madrid. In the afternoon you are free to visit one of Madrid’swell-known museums along the “Golden Art Triangle”. (B)

Day 3 Tue Madrid/Seville After breakfast, bid farewell to Spain’s capital cityand board your motorcoach tour bus heading south to the romantic city ofSeville. Upon arrival, enjoy a tour of the city in the company of a very experienced local guide. Highlights include a visit to the Cathedral, consideredthe world’s largest Gothic edifice. Afterwards, stop for some photos of La Giraldatower before strolling through the narrow lanes of Seville’s delightful Santa Cruzdistrict, a former Jewish Quarter. After a full day, dinner is included at yourhotel in Seville. (B,D)

The Edificio de Correos in Madrid, Spain

Stop for some photos of La Giralda tower before strolling through the narrowlanes of Seville’s delightful Santa Cruz district

SPAIN

PORTUGAL



• 8-night first class accommodations• 16 included meals, consisting of - 10 buffet breakfasts - 3 dinners at hotels - 3 dinners at local restaurants PLUS Flamenco Show in Seville




Barcelona

Granada

NEW! BEST OF SPAIN 9 days (8 nights)(2) MADRID • (2) SEvILLE • (1) GRANADA • (1) vALENCIA • (2) BARCELONA

valencia

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- BY MOTORCOACH

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2

Toledo

1

Costa del Sol

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Day 4 Wed Seville/Cordoba/Seville After a short drive, your tour begins inthe captivating city of Cordoba where you will enjoy a guided tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Historic Center. Visit the Aljama 8th Century Mosquecombining Islamic, Baroque and Gothic design and internationally recognizedas an architectural treasure. Afterwards, continue with a stroll along the formerJewish quarter before returning to Seville. In the evening, enjoy an includeddinner and Flamenco Show at a local Tablao of Seville. (B,D)

Day 5 Thu Seville/Granada After breakfast depart Seville and continue yourtour with a step back into the rich history of Granada as you visit its main attraction, the fabulous Alhambra Palace, widely regarded as being one of the10 architectural wonders of the world. Both graceful and mighty, this citadel islaced in stone and is surrounded by gardens and fountains. Your tour includesample time to walk through the beautiful grounds of Generalife and view thepalace of Charles V. For your convenience and relaxation, dinner is included atyour hotel. (B,D)

Day 6 Fri Granada/valencia After breakfast depart the historic city of Granada,in the company of a professional tour escort and head towards the third largestcity of Spain, Valencia. An introduction to the city is provided through apanoramic tour for a view of the main avenues and squares of the city. Afterwards, your tour continues with a walk through the historical heart of Valencia to admire the gothic “Carmen Quarter” and visit La Lonja, VirginSquare and Colon Market. In the evening you are free to explore Valencia atleisure. (B)

Day 7 Sat valencia/Barcelona After breakfast depart towards Barcelona whereyour first visit will be to Montjuic, site of the 1992 Olympics for a superb view ofthe Barcelona skyline. View Gaudi's Sagrada Familia Cathedral and the Gothicdistrict before checking into your hotel for your overnight stay. (B)

Day 8 Sun Barcelona Your day begins with a guided tour of Barcelona including a visit to the major sites. Begin in the Gothic Quarter and walk thewinding streets towards the Town Hall. Afterwards walk along the Passeig deGracia for a view of Gaudi’s Casa Batlo and La Pedrera before heading towardsParc Guell for a keen view of Gaudi’s genius design in urban living. Your tourwill end with a visit to the famous and still unfinished Sagrada Familia church. Included is a farewell tapas dinner where you can share favorite moments before heading back to the hotel for your overnight. (B,D)

Day 9 Mon Depart Barcelona (or extend your stay) Morning transfer toBarcelona Airport for your return flight home. (B)

ESCORTED PACKAGE

Plaza Maimonides, Cordoba

Gaudi’s genius design in urban living in Barcelona

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(Sunday) Land Rates

Mar 18 $2,222

Apr 22 $2,350

May 13, 27 $2,350

Jun 17 $2,350

Jul 15 $2,222

Aug 19 $2,222

Sep 9, 23 $2,350

Oct 14 $2,350











Valencia 1 Beatriz Rey Don Jaime 4H

Barcelona 2 Tryp Apolo 4H


Oranges in valencia

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Madrid

Seville

Lisbon

Day 1 Wed Madrid Upon arrival, you'll be met by your Central Holidaysrepresentative and taken to your hotel where you will be free to enjoy the capital city of Spain at leisure. In the evening, enjoy a relaxed welcome“Tapas” dinner at a local restaurant. (D)

Day 2 Thu Madrid After breakfast, spend the morning on an escorted sightseeing motorcoach tour of Madrid. Highlights include the magnificentfountains of Neptune and Cibeles, the Alcala Gate, the Plaza de Espana andPlaza de Oriente. Afterwards visit one of the best preserved Palaces in Europe,the Royal Palace of Madrid. In the afternoon you are free to visit one ofMadrid’s recognized museums along the “Golden Art Triangle”. (B)

Day 3 Fri Madrid/Avila/Salamanca/Porto After breakfast, your tour directorwill meet you and welcome you aboard your motorcoach for departure toAvila where tour highlights of this World Heritage city include the 12th century walls and Gothic Cathedral. Afterwards, continue your journey northtowards Salamanca, European Cultural Capital city 2001. Highlights of yourtour include the Romanesque and Gothic cathedrals, Spain’s oldest universityand the famous Main Square. Afterwards, enjoy lunch in the city at leisure,then continue aboard your motorcoach and head towards Portugal. End yourday in Portugal’s northern city of Porto where after settling in to your hotel,a dinner is included. (B,D)

Day 4 Sat Porto After breakfast, you will be met by your expert guide fora tour of Porto. Named after the famous Port wine exported from the city,your Porto tour includes the Palacio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange) and the 12thcentury cathedral featuring a variety of architectural styles. Afterwards, continue your visit with a stop at a local Port wine cellar for a tasting thenreturn to city center in time to enjoy the afternoon at leisure. In the evening, a relaxed dinner at a local restaurant is included for your enjoyment. (B,D)

The magnificent foutains of Cibeles, Madrid

visit a local Porto wine cellar

SPAINPORTUGAL



• 10-night first class accommodations• 19 included meals, consisting of - 10 buffet breakfasts - 1 lunch - 8 dinners, including 4 at local restaurantsPLUSWine tasting at a Port wine cellar – Fado folklore show in Lisbon - Flamenco Show in Seville




Barcelona

Granada

NEW! SPAIN & PORTUGAL 11 days (10 nights)(2) MADRID • (2) PORTO • (2) LISBON • (2) SEvILLE • (1) GRANADA • (1) MADRID

valencia


- BY MOTORCOACH

2Cordoba

2

Toledo

1

Costa del Sol

1

2Porto

Fatima

2

Obidos

Batalha

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Day 5 Sun Porto/Batalha/Fatima/Obidos/Lisbon Begin your day with a departure south towards the lovely town of Batalha where your tour highlights include a visit to the 14th century Monastery. Continue with yourtour on to Fatima, where it is believed “Our Lady” appeared several timesbefore three children. Afterwards enjoy lunch at your leisure, then board thebus with a stop in the medieval town of Obidos for a visit of the city centerand arrive in Lisbon in the early evening where dinner is included at yourhotel. (B,D)

Day 6 Mon Lisbon Your day begins with a tour of Lisbon, capital city ofPortugal. Highlights include the Jeronimos Monastery (a UNESCO WorldHeritage Site), Belem Tower and the Monument of Discoveries, one of Lisbon’s most famous sights. In the evening, enjoy dinner at a local Portuguese restaurant where you will enjoy a “Fado” folklore show beforereturning to your hotel for the night. (B,D)

Day 7 Tue Lisbon/Seville After breakfast, bid farewell to Portugal’s capitalcity and board your motorcoach tour bus heading south to the romantic cityof Seville in Spain. Upon arrival, enjoy a tour of the city in the company of anexperienced local guide. Highlights include a visit to the Cathedral, considered the world’s largest Gothic edifice. Afterwards, stop for some photos of La Giralda tower before strolling through the narrow lanes ofSeville’s delightful Santa Cruz district, a former Jewish Quarter. After a fullday, dinner is included at your hotel in Seville. (B,D)

Day 8 Wed Seville/Cordoba/Seville After a short drive, you arrive in thecaptivating city of Cordoba where you will enjoy a guided tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Historic Center. Visit the Aljama 8th CenturyMosque combining Islamic, Baroque and Gothic design and internationallyrecognized as an architectural treasure. Afterwards, continue with a strollalong the former Jewish quarter before returning to Seville. In the evening,enjoy an included dinner and Flamenco Show at a local Tablao of Seville. (B,D)

Day 9 Thu Seville/Granada After breakfast depart Seville and continue yourtour with a step back into the rich history of Granada as you visit its main attraction, the fabulous Alhambra Palace, widely regarded as being one of the10 architectural wonders of the world. Both graceful and mighty, this citadelis laced in stone and is surrounded by gardens and fountains. Your tour includes ample time to walk through the beautiful grounds of Generalife andview the palace of Charles V. For your convenience and relaxation, dinner isincluded at your hotel. (B,D)

Day 10 Fri Granada/Toledo/Madrid After breakfast, depart the Moorish cityof Granada and head north in the company of a professional tour guide witha stop in Toledo. This medieval town is considered one of the oldest in Europeas the city of three cultures where highlights include a visit to the Cathedraland Church of St. Tome for a view of the masterpiece by El Greco. Afterwards,enjoy a relaxed lunch before a visit to view Damasquinado for a first handview of the detailed technique of embedding precious metal into steel. Endyour day in Madrid, capital city of Spain. (B)

Day 11 Sat Depart Madrid (or extend your stay) Morning transfer to MadridAirport for your return flight home. (B)

ESCORTED PACKAGE

Belem Tower, Lisbon

Torre de La Calahorra, Cordoba

(Wednesdays) Land Rates

Mar 14 $2,147

Apr 18 $2,147

May 23 $2,147

Jun 13 $2,434

Jul 11 $2,434

Aug 15 $2,434

Sep 5, 19 $2,434

Oct 10 $2,434

Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Rates for children and additional nights at first and last city are available.






Porto 2 Vila Gale 4H

Lisbon 2 Mundial 4H





Walking by the fair of Seville

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PARIS ELEGANCETOUR FEATURES• 5 nights hotel accommodation• Daily Breakfast• 5-day Metro Pass• Roundtrip private airport transfers• Half day city tour• Seine River Dinner cruise• Paradis Latin Cabaret (with champagne)• 10% discount coupon at Galleries Lafayette•Travel bag, one per person• Document holder and luggage tags • Hotel taxes and service charges

Hotel Name

Arrondissement Category Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 (District) Prices From Prices From Prices From

Aubusson 6th 4H $2,056 $2,216 $2,056 Edouard vII 2nd 4H $1,870 $1,870 $1,870 Du Louvre 2nd 5H $1,884 $1,884 $2,154

Hotel Name


Littre 6th 4H $1,225 $1,299 $1,225 Aviatic 6th 4H $1,196 $1,216 $1,196 villa Beaumarchais 3rd 4H $1,087 $1,207 $1,087

Hotel Name


Americain 3rd 2H $648 $740 $634 Opera St. George 9th 2H $688 $718 $698 Le General 11th 3H $847 $905 $866

DISCOvER PARIS 6 days (5 nights) INDEPENDENT PACKAGE

Paris Discovery TourThis tour will have you experience

Paris and its major monuments:

Madeleine, Opéra, Place Vendome,

Concorde and the Champs Elysees,

Arc de Triomphe, Invalides, the

Louvre, Notre-Dame, Eiffel Tower,

and Montmartre.

Paradis Latin (with champagne)

Enjoy the Paradis Latin, a cabaret

whose origin dates back to 1802.

Located on the Left Bank of Paris

(the 5th arrondissement), the

Paradis Latin considers itself the

most Parisian of the great cabarets.

Featuring the famous Can-Can, the

show, with talented dancers and an

original choreography, provides you

with an evening of excitement and

romance.

Paris L’Open TourParis L'Open Tour gives you the

freedom to visit Paris at your own

pace, whether you're seeking

history, romance, fashion, or

shopping. Get on and off the

bus along the four tour routes

so you can visit and see Paris

as you like. Make the most of

the fantastic view from the

open top deck.

CHAMPAGNE PARISTOUR FEATURES• 5 nights hotel accommodation• Daily Breakfast• One hour Seine river cruise• 5-day Metro Pass• Roundtrip shuttle airport transfers• Half day city tour• Paradis Latin Cabaret (with champagne)• 10% discount coupon at Galleries Lafayette• Travel bag, one per person• Document holder and luggage tags• Hotel taxes and service charges

PARIS ON A BUDGETTOUR FEATURES• 5 nights hotel accommodation• Daily Breakfast• One hour Seine river cruise• 5-day Metro Pass• Paris L’Open Tour • Roundtrip shuttle airport transfers• 10% discount coupon at Galleries Lafayette•Travel bag, one per person• Document holder and luggage tags• Hotel taxes and service charges

5-DAY METRO PASS5 days ofunlimiteduse of Paris’metro and busnetwork.

Prices are per person based on double occupancy applicable to the hotels listed. Rates for single/triple/children, additional nights at first/last city and a selection of other hotels isavailable.

Season 1 Nov 1, 2011 – Mar 31, 2012 • Season 2 Jul 1 – Aug 31, 2012 • Season 3 Apr 1 – Jun 30, 2012 and Sep 1 – Oct 31, 2012 • Seasonality may vary depending on the Hotel.


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PARIS TOURS & EXCURSIONS(including hotel pick-up and drop-off)

Paris city tour, Half-day (MF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $127Highlights: An introductory tour of Paris and its major monuments.

Cruise with illuminations of Paris (CRI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $129Highlights: Commented city tour of Paris, followed by a 1-hour cruise on the

Seine.

Magic tour in a Citroen 2CV (3 hours) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $225Highlights: A driver will pick you up with one of the symbols of Paris, a

convertible 2CV. Discover Paris’ most beautiful areas such as Montmartre,

Sacre Coeur, Place des Voges, Pantheon etc.

Versailles guided tour, Half-day (vG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $169Highlights: Guided visit of the State Apartments, Hall of Mirrors. Entrance

tickets for the Palace and the Gardens are included.

Mont Saint-Michel, Full-day (MSF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $352Highlights: Drive through the Normandy region. Visit of the Mont Saint

Michel Abbey. Lunch is included.

Discovery of Champagne, Full-day (RCM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $318 Highlights: Visit of the Mumm’s cellar, Reims Cathedral, stop in Hautvillers

for a visit of local cellars. Lunch is included.

D-DAY Tour, Normandy and Landing Beaches, Full-day (NPM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $398Highlights: Visit of the Pointe du Hoc, American Cemetery and Omaha

Beach. Stop in Arromanches and Juno Beach. Lunch is included.

Giverny & Versailles, Full-day (Gv) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $238Highlights: Visit Monet’s home and the Museum of Impressionism.

Entrance tickets and audio guide is included for Versailles. Lunch is included.

Giverny, Half-day (GY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $169 Highlights: See Monet’s home and the Museum of Impressionism

(not guided). Entrance tickets are included.

Loire Castles (CLM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $368Highlights: Visit the castles of Amboise, Clos Luce (Da Vinci’s home)

and Chenonceau. Lunch is included.

SPECIAL TOURS (not including hotel pick-up)

Musical Luncheon Cruise, Service Select. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $112Highlights: A memorable and festive cruise on a panoramic boat.

Enjoy a traditional French lunch freshly prepared on board.

Dinner Cruise, Service Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $247Highlights: A memorable and festive cruise on a panoramic boat.

Enjoy a traditional French dinner freshly prepared on board.

Galeries LafayetteAll France vacations by Central Holidays receive a 10% discount coupon

Additional Paris City Tours and Excursions available.

Champs Elysees, Paris

Mont-St-Michel

INDEPENDENT PACKAGE

PARIS TRANSFERS & SIGHTSEEING TOURS

NOTE: All rates are per person. Rates are subject to change.

BRETAGNE

BASSE-NORMANDIE

HAUTE-NORMANDIE

PAYS-DE-LA -LOIRE

PICARDIE

NORD-PAS-DE-CALAIS

ILE-DE-FRANCE

CENTRE-vAL-DE-LOIRE

POITOU-CHARENTES

AqUITAINE

LIMOUSIN

MID-PYRENEES

AUvERGNE

BOURGOGNE

RHôNE-ALPES

PROvENCE-ALPS-

CôTE D’AzUR

CORSE

LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON

CHAMPAGNE

LORRAINEALSACE

FRANCHE-COMTE

Nimes

Arles

Marseille

Nans-Les-Pius

St. Remy deProvence

Castillon Du Gard

Tavel Avignon

TOUR FEATURES• 6-night accommodations at selected hotels

• Buffet breakfast daily at hotel

• First class train – Paris/Avignon/Paris

• 1-day tour visiting the Pope’s Palace with audio guide including visit to Pont D’Avignon; 1-hour cruise on the Rhone and a 3-course dinner at a gastronomic restaurant

• Half day culture and wines including a wine tasting in a cellar in Chateauneuf-du-Pape

• Full day excursion of the region visiting important sites

• 10% discount coupon at the Galeries Lafayette

• Travel bag, one per person

• Document holder and luggage tags

• Hotel taxes and service charges

Aix-en-Provence

Grand Hotel Roi René - 4HLocation: Aix-en-Provence131 rooms. Hairdryer, safe, restaurant, swimming pool.Nightly rates starting from $171 per person

Auberge de Cassagne & Spa - 5HLocation: AvignonLocated in suburbs of Avignon and established in 1861 offering golf, swimming pool, spa, restaurantNightly rates starting from $168 per person

OUR PREFERRED HOTELS

Cloître Saint-Louis - 4HLocation: Avignon80 rooms. 16th century building offering serenity and a splendid modern extension. A/C, hairdryer, safe, restaurant, swimming pool.Nightly rates starting from $148 per person

Pont D’Avignon

PROvENCE, famous for its fields of lavender, olive groves, and herbs, isa region additionally rich in gastronomy, wine, art and history. Visitors canexplore ancient Roman ruins, medieval fortresses and charming hilltopProvençal villages and architectural wonders such as the 2000-year old Pontdu Gard Roman aqueduct.

AIX EN PROvENCE, known as the historical capital of Provence, is surrounded by a countryside full of authentic Provencal houses and traditional French style gardens. As a city of art and culture, Aix possesses awealth of superb architecture that has been carefully preserved and restored.

AvIGNON, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an interesting town full ofhistory, life, art, music and activity. Wander the narrow streets to discoverthe town or see the Pope’s Palace and the Pont d’Avignon.

MARSEILLE, France’s second largest city, is a modern cosmopolitan citywhich offers fabulous restaurants, nightclubs, theaters and numerous museums. Your visit should include the old quarter of Panier, Palaise deLongchamp, the Cathedral of the Major, the ruins of Jardin, and the 19thcentury Notre Dame de la Garde.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS FROM AvIGNON

POPE’S PALACE & 1 HOUR RHONE RIvER CRUISE A UNESCOworld heritage site, it’s the largest gothic palace in the world. This excursion includesa visit of the palace’s courtyards, cloisters, reception halls, chapels, the private papalapartments, and the priceless frescoes…PLUS - ONE HOUR CRUISE ON THERHONE RIVER, PLUS DINNER AT A RESTAURANT.Price per person $181

CULTURE & WINE (half day) Wine Tasting Tour of the vineyards betweenOrange and Chateauneuf du Pape. Includes a visit of Orange and a wine tasting atthe Chateauneuf du Pape cellar.Price per person $117

ALL OF PROvENCE IN ONE DAY (full day) Includes the Pont du Gard, theAntiques of St. Remy de Provence, the villages of les Baux de Provence, Oppede-le-Vieux, Roussillon and Gordes and the Lavender Museum.Price per person $213

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS FROM AvIGNON

vAN GOGH IN PROvENCE (HALF DAY) This memorable tour willtransport you back to one of Van Gogh’s most creative periods of art history. Includesthe Antiques of St. Remy de Provence, the village of Baux de Provence and Arles. Price per person $117

LE GRAND TOUR OF PROvENCE (FULL DAY) Includes the Pont duGard, the village of les Baux de Provence, Roussillon and Gordes. Price per person $256

PARISH

(1) PARIS • (4) AvIGNON • (1) PARIS

DISCOvER PARIS & PROvENCE 7 days (6 nights)

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Lavender fields, Provence

A village in Provence

City Hotel Category (or similar)

Paris Central St. Germain 3H D’Aubusson 4H

Avignon Cité des Papes 3H Cloitre St. Louis 4H

Dates & Rates: Land Only Land OnlyFrom & To From From

Apr - Jun $1,906 $2,271

Jul - Aug $1,845 $2,280

Sep - Oct $1,858 $2,228

DAILY DEPARTURES: APR. 1 TO OCT. 31, 2012

SUGGESTED ITINERARY

Day 1 Paris Arrive in Paris and transfer (on your own) to your hotel. Theday is at leisure to begin exploring this fascinating city. Your overnight stay isin Paris.

Day 2 Paris/Avignon Take the train from the Paris Gare de Lyon station toAvignon. Your overnight stay is in Avignon. (B)

Day 3 Avignon After breakfast, enjoy a visit of the Popes’ Palace (withaudio guide). Built between 1335 and 1352, it is the largest gothic palace inthe world. You’ll see the courtyards, cloisters, reception halls, chapels, the private papal apartments and the priceless frescoes. You’ll then visit the Pontd’Avignon (with audio guide), followed by a one hour cruise on the RhoneRiver. This evening enjoy a gastronomic dinner in a popular restaurant (drinksnot included). Your overnight stay is in Avignon. (B,D)

Day 4 Avignon Today your half day tour begins with a visit to Orange.Discover the Roman Arch of Triumph, symbol of Rome’s Imperialism glory.Enjoy the Théâtre antique d'Orange, an ancient Roman theater built early inthe 1st century A.D., one of the best preserved of all Roman theaters. After-wards enjoy a wine tour through the vineyards between Orange andChâteauneuf-du-Pape. Stop at the Castle of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and enjoya panoramic view of the Rhône river valley. Afterwards, savor a wine tastingat a cellar in Châteauneuf du- Pape. Your overnight stay is in Avignon. (B)

Day 5 Avignon Enjoy today’s full day excursion dedicated to discoveringthe beauty of the region of Provence. Start with a visit of the famous Pont duGard, an aqueduct built in the 1st century A.D. by the Romans. Continue onto Les Baux de Provence, a picturesque medieval village located atop a rockyoutcrop. You’ll have time for lunch (on your own). In the afternoon, stop atLes Antiques of Saint Rémy de Provence, the triumphal arch and mausoleumthat has remained intact over the years. Located in a field of olive trees, thesurrounding landscape has been painted several times by Vincent Van Gogh.Continue on to Oppède-le- Vieux, a quaint picturesque hilltop village that’sbuilt high on a rocky outcrop and surrounded by lush vegetation and thickforests. Enjoy a visit to Roussillon, considered one of the most beautiful villages of France. Famous for its red and yellow ochre cliffs and surreal natural landscape, the village’s multi-shades have enchanted artists for centuries. Afterwards, stop in Gordes, another scenic hilltop village, withhouses and buildings of white stone that root themselves into the sharp cliffof the mountain. Stroll down the narrow cobblestone streets and take in themagnificent panoramic views of the surrounding countryside of the Luberon,a destination known for its pleasant and picturesque towns and villages, comfortable way of life, and hiking trails. A visit to the Lavender Museum capsoff this fascinating tour of Provence. Your overnight stay is in Avignon. (B)

Day 6 Avignon/Paris Take the train back to Paris. Your overnight stay isin Paris. (B)

Day 7 Depart Paris (or extend your stay) After breakfast, depart (on your own) to the airport for your return flight home. (B)

Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Rates for children and additionalnights at first and last city are available.


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BRETAGNE

BASSE-NORMANDIE

HAUTE-NORMANDIE

PAYS-DE-LA -LOIRE

PICARDIE

NORD-PAS-DE-CALAIS

ILE-DE-FRANCE

CENTRE-vAL-DE-LOIRE

POITOU-CHARENTES

AqUITAINE

LIMOUSIN

MID-PYRENEES

AUvERGNE

BOURGOGNE

RHôNE-ALPS

PROvENCE-ALPS-

CôTE D’AzUR

CORSE

LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON

CHAMPAGNE

LORRAINEALSACE

FRANCHE-COMTE

NiceCannes

Monaco

TOUR FEATURES• 3-night accommodations at selected hotel• Buffet breakfast daily at hotel• 4-day car rental, Category C. - upgrade to other categories are available• Car rental includes: Nice car pick-up and drop-off, unlimited mileage,

CDW (Collision Damage Waiver), TP (Theft Protection), Third PartyLiability (including passengers), airport surcharge, 24 hour-a-day roadassistance and vAT (value Added Tax)

• Travel bag, one per person• Document holder and luggage tags• Hotel taxes and service charges

Univers Cannes Hotel - 3HLocation: Cannes71 rooms. Located in the city center, 200 meters away fromthe Palais of Festivals. A/C, mini-bar, safe.Nightly rates starting from $92 per person

villa Garbo - 4HLocation: CannesLocated in the heart of Cannes, a few minutes from theCroisette and across the Rue d’ Antibes. 11 soundproofedapartments, all equiped with luxurious comforts. Spa, privatebeach, palm tree garden. Nightly rates starting from $188 per person

Negresco Hotel - 5H SuperiorLocation: Nice121 rooms. This hotel was built in 1912 overlooking the famous Bay of Angels and is now classified as a NationalHistoric Monument. LCD TV, high-speed Internet, restaurant.Nightly rates starting from $183 per person

Hermitage - 4HLocation: MonacoPrestigious Belle Epoque establishment, it is considered a historiclandmark. 280 rooms. Overlooking the Mediterranean, it offersa restaurant with panoramic views, a winter garden covered bya dome designed by Gustave Eiffel, direct access to Les ThemesMarins de Monte-Carlo.Nightly rates starting from $258 per person

La Perouse - 4HLocation: NiceCompletely refurbished in the late 1990s, this sophisticatedfour-star hotel is ideally situated by the sea. Swimming Pool, Fitness Center, Broadband Access, Hot Tub, Air Condi-tioning, TelevisionNightly rates starting from $152 per person

Mercure Marché aux Fleurs - 3HLocation: Nice49 rooms. Located in the heart of Nice, facing the sea. SatelliteTV, Wi-Fi.Nightly rates starting from $99 per person

THE FRENCH RIvIERA In 19th-century Europe, people would often talkof a magical land where winter never arrived...a land of never-ending sunshineand deep blue water. A few miles in from the shore is a less publicized side ofthe Riviera --- a world of romantic hill towns and perched villages balanced oncraggy peaks with cobblestone streets leading through modest hamletssurrounding ancient châteaux.

NICE Nice is a city of discovery and enjoyment. Located in the heart of oneof the world’s most highly prized regions, it offers a rich history and awonderfully mild sunny climate. Filled with outdoor markets, churches,narrow streets, red tile roofs, cafes, outdoor restaurants, parks and dozens ofmuseums, the city is bordered by the Promenade des Anglais, which runsalong the Mediterranean.

CANNES Cannes is the “star” of the French Riviera, famous for the annualInternational Film Festival and grand hotels, beautiful beaches and countlessvisitors.

MONACO The Principality of Monaco is home to picturesque MonteCarlo. This bustling and cosmopolitan location, which hosts the world famousGrand Prix race every May, also boasts sophisticated restaurants, clubs, andthe famous casino of Monte Carlo.

PARISH

Shopping in Nice

(3) NICE, CANNES OR MONACO

DISCOvER THE FRENCH RIvIERA & MONACO

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4 days (3 nights)

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS FROM NICE

THE “CôTE D’AzUR” (FULL DAY) Cannes and panoramic citytour: Golf Juan, Juan les Pins, Cap d’Antibes, Antibes, Cagnes. Arrivein Nice by the seaside and stop for lunch in the old section of town. Inthe afternoon depart for Monaco, passing Villefranche/Cap Ferrat,Beaulieu, Eze, Cap d’Ail. In the Principality of Monaco, you’ll see thePrince's Palace (with the changing of the guards), the Cathedral of St.Nicholas (housing Princess Grace Kelly's grave) and theOceanographic Museum. You’ll have time at leisure to stroll by themain square by the famous casino in Monte Carlo, the Hotel de Paris,the gardens and the opera house.Price per person $201

NICE (HALF DAY) Includes La promenade des Anglais, theRussian church, Cimiez Hill, the Matisse Museum, monastery and thearena, the Art promenade, Louis Nucera library and the Modern ArtMuseum (entrance not included). You’ll have leisure time to strollaround the old section of town and its many churches. Also visit theFlorian candy factory and take in the panoramic view from Mt. Boron.Price per person $83

SAINT PAUL & THE MATISSE CHAPEL (HALF DAY) VisitVence, a charming hilltop village in Provence filled with art galleries,boutiques, sidewalk cafes and a beautiful cathedral famous for itsinterior done by Marc Chagall. You’ll see the “Chapelle du Rosaire”built and decorated by Henri Matisse. Also visit St. Paul de Vence, apicturesque village where you’ll have time at leisure to stroll aroundor visit the numerous art galleries.Price per person $114

MONTE CARLO (NIGHT TOUR) Enjoy the panoramic views ofthe coast on your way to Monaco where you’ll be free to explore atyour leisure. Take in the glamorous atmosphere as you people-watch.Continue on to the Monte Carlo Casino, where you can try your luck.(You’ll need to pay 10 Euros to enter; you must be over 18 and youmust bring your passport).Price per person $114

CITY Hotel Cat. Prices

Jan – Mar Apr – Jun Jul –Aug Sep – Oct Nov 2012 – Mar 2013 Range

Aux Fleurs 3H From $565 $647 $653 $650 $565

NICE Perouse 4H From $726 $849 $919 $872 $726

Negresco 4H From $1,083 $1,097 $1,238 $1,145 $1,075

Univers 3H From $544 $590 $590 $590 $544

CANNES Cavendish 4H From $565 $647 $653 $650 $565

Villa Garbo 4H From $1,275 $959 $1,029 $982 $959

Ambassador 3H From $726 $726 $849 $849 $726 MONACO

Hermitage 4H From $1,073 $1,265 $1,265 $1,042 $1,073

APR. 1, 2012 TO MAR. 31, 2013

Night scene of a casino in Monte Carlo

INDEPENDENT PACKAGE

NICE HONEYMOON PACKAGE • Round-trip transfers – airport/hotel/airport• 3-course dinner at a lovely restaurant including wine, mineral water & coffee• Half day Panoramic Nice City tour • Half day excursion to Monaco/Eze

Price varies according to departure dates and hotels chosen. Prices are per person based on double occupancy applicable to the hotels listed. Rates for single/triple/children, additional nights at first/last city and a selection of other hotels is available.


FRANCE

Arles

Avignon

Rho

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iver

Paris

Chateauneuf Du Pape

VienneTournon

TrevouxLyon

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- BY TRAIN- BY BOAT

# - NO. OF OvERNIGHT STAYS

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THERHONERIvER&PROvENCE 8 days(7 nights)

TOUR FEATURES• Optional contracted transatlantic air transportation available from all gateways

• 10% discount coupon to the Galeries Lafayette in Paris• 7 Nights Deluxe Cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom with

window, Category C-4, aboard the MS Amadeus Symphony• Daily sightseeing program as outlined in the Itinerary• Superb dining with all meals included during your Cruise• quality red & white wines, beer and soft drinks with every dinner on board

the ship• Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner & Captain's Gala Dinner• Special highlights including folklore dances, lectures, theme dinners, on board

music performances and afternoon & evening piano music• Services of professional Cruise Manager• Wireless headset “quietvox” for all excursions during the cruise• Travel bag, one per person• Document holder and luggage tags• Hotel taxes and service charges• Port taxes and local taxes

Cruise Only*

Mar 30 $2,504

Apr 6, 27 $2,818

May 4 $3,133

Jun 8, 15 $3,133

Jul 20 $2,976

Jul 27 $3,133

Aug 3, 10, 17 $2,976

Aug 31 $3,133

Sep 7, 21 $3,133

Oct 5, 12, 27 $2,818

Prices are per person in Category C-4 in a deluxe outside cabin with window

*Port Charges are included

Single Supplement for Cruise: 40% of twin price

(no single cabin possible in the Category Suite)

Reduction for 3rd person in triple cabin: on request

Note: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking. The choices are:

Choice A: Two twin beds Choice B: One large bed (larger than queen size)

RIvER CRUISE PACKAGE

2012 SCHEDULED DEPARTUREDATES: MAR. 30 TO OCT. 27, 2012

To upgrade to a higher Category, add p.p.

Cat. Deck PriceC-1 Haydn $261 B-4 Strauss $492 B-1 Strauss $628A-1 Mozart $890

Suite Mozart $1,781

Day Destination Activities1 Lyon Embark M/S Amadeus

Symphony at 4pm

Welcome Cocktail & Dinner

2 Macon Macon and the Beaujolais &

Cluny Abbey

3 Chalon sur Saone Beaune and Burgundy,

Medieval Brancion and

Cormatin

Tournus

4 Lyon City Tour

5 Avignon Walking tour Avignon &

Pope Palace

6 Avignon Roman aqueduct Pont du

Gard and Uzes, Nature

Reserve Camargue or

Roman heritate in Nimes

Arles

7 Viviers Valley of the Ardèche

La Voulte Captain's Gala Dinner and

Crew Show

8 Lyon Disembark after breakfast

Transfer to airport

DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY

From the magic of Paris to the romance of Arles, this itinerary promises to be one of our most captivating yet. Embark in Lyon then cruise through thebeautiful wine-growing region of Burgundy and through the hills of Provence while passing charming villages. The Rhone/Saone River flows southwardthrough France to the Mediterranean Sea. After exploring marvelous Avignon, one of Provence’s main cities, visit the Camargue on the Mediterranean.Disembark in Lyon for your flight back to the USA.

Saon

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CRUISE (8-days/7-nights)

Lyon Riverfront

Eiffel Tower, Paris


Avignon skyline, Rhone River

TOUR FEATURES• 8-night accommodations at selected hotels• Buffet breakfast daily• One hour Seine River Cruise• First class train Paris to Avignon• 1 hour cooking class and lunch in Paris• 1-day cooking class in Chateauneuf-du-Pape*

from 8 AM to 7 PM• Lunch with the Chef including drinks• 3 PM excursion for Wine tasting of Rose or Beaumes-des-venise

and continue to Chateauneuf-du-Pape for wine tasting in a wine cellar• 3-day car rental Category C (pick up in Avignon train station & drop off in

Nice) - Upgrade to higher categories is available• Car rental includes unlimited mileage, CDW (Collision Damage Waiver),

TP (Theft Protection), Third Party Liability (including passengers), airportsurcharges, 24 hour-a-day road assistance and vAT (value Added Taxes) • 10% discount coupon at the Galeries Lafayette

• Travel bag, one per person• Document holder and luggage tags• Hotel taxes and service chargesNOTE: *Closed on Sundays & Mondays and the month of August

DAILY DEPARTURES:APR. 1 TO NOv. 30, 2012

AvIGNON + CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE (INCLUDED) Your culinary adventure begins with a morning appointment at a delightful restaurant located in the centre of Avignon. The class’ format includes a handson lesson. Additionally, you’ll discover how you can pair the meal with wine.Once the meal is complete…it’s time to savor your culinary creation over lunch,with wine included, and share some time with the Chef. Your food and wineextravaganza takes you next to enjoy an afternoon of wine-tastings. Board a

chauffeured minibus where yourEnglish-speaking driver/guidewill take you to the wine road.You’ll visit Tavel, where you’ll sample the first Rosé wine made inFrance. Continue to Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a wine tasting. You’lldiscover the history of the houseand your guide will offer you avisit of the winery with explanations about the harvest, theAOC Côtes du Rhônes (RhoneHills) – a wine-growing Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée(AOC) for the Rhône wine regionof France, and much more.

OPTIONAL COOKING CLASSES AND EXCURSIONSvENASqUE Enjoy an intimate cooking class in the cozy kitchen of anAuberge (French inn) in Venasque, where you will delve into thefundamentals of Mediterranean cooking, learn to marry flavors, discoverhow to select the best foods from markets and embrace a greaterunderstanding of French culinary traditions. Once the meal is complete…it’s time to savor your culinary creation over lunch, with wine included,and share some time with your Chef-instructor. In the afternoon, embarkon an excursion to Roussillon and Gordes, villages in the Luberon regionof Provence, known for its spectacular countryside of vineyards andorchards, captivating hill top villages and superb locally grown produce.

$702 (Minimum of 2 persons)

ST. REMY DE PROvENCE Indulge the chef in you with an expert led,hands-on cooking class at a 4-star, 18th century Provencal hotel set in an entrancing location, surrounded by a lush park with an herb garden, olivetrees and vineyard, in the rural serenity of Saint-Remyde-Provence. Using thefreshest local ingredients, you’ll learn the masterful tricks of French chefs, enhance your cooking techniques, and gain a new appreciation for the art ofProvencal cuisine. Once the meal is complete, it’s time to savor your culinarycreation over lunch, with wine included, and share some time with yourChef-instructor. In the afternoon, visit Les Baux de Provence, a village situatedon a rocky plateau 245 meters high above Val d’Enfer. In the spectacular historical center, you’ll explore the Museum of Santons, the Hotel desPorcelets, beautiful houses of the 16th century, the Church of St. Vincent andRomanesque buildings. Your afternoon excursion continues along to SaintRemy de Provence whereVan Gogh painted StarryNight. You’ll visit the Triumphal Arch and FuneralMonument located in a fieldof olive trees...a landscapeVan Gogh used several timesin his paintings.$723 (Minimum of 2 persons)

Church of St. vincent

WINE & GASTRONOMY PACKAGE(3) PARIS • (3) AvIGNON • (2) NICE

COOKING CLASSES IN FRANCE 9 days (8 nights)

Cities Hotel Category (or similar)

Paris Le General 3H

Avignon Cité des Papes 3H

Nice Mercure Marché aux Fleurs 3H

Dates & Rates: Land OnlyFrom & To From

Apr 1 - May 31 $2,180

Jun $2,182

Jul 1 - Aug 31 $2,128

Sep $2,215

Oct 1 - Nov 30 $2,012


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• 6 or 13-night accommodation at selected hotels• Buffet breakfast daily at your hotel • Round-trip airport transfers• Hotel taxes and service charges

MYSTIqUE MALTA 7 or 14 Days (6 or 13 nights)ST. JULIANS, SLIEMA, vALLETTA OR ST PAUL'S BAY

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Day 1 Malta Upon arrival at the Malta International Airport, you will be met byour locally appointed representatives and transferred to your chosen hotel.

Day 2- 6 or 13 Malta From this day forward enjoy your days at leisure. Ourrepresentatives are readily available to assist you during your stay and makeyour vacation as enjoyable as possible. Explore the surroundings on locally avail-able optional excursions. (B)

Day 7 Depart Malta (or extend your stay) After breakfast you will be transferredto Malta International Airport for your return flight. (B)

St JuliansSliema

Valletta

St Paul's Bay

Gozo

MALTA

MALTA TOURS & EXCURSIONS(including hotel pick-up and drop-off)

Blue Grotto, Limestone Heritage and Marsaxlokk Market(Guided; Extended half day) (Sundays)Visit a Maltese piazza along winding narrow streets and to the Blue Grotto

(Boat tickets not included; weather permitting). Also visit to the main fishing

village of Marsaxlokk. Price per person: adults $36/ child $17

Valletta & the Malta Experience (Guided; Half day) (Sundays)Visit the "Upper Barraca” gardens, the Cathedral of Malta and its museum.

Later a walk through the streets viewing monuments and finally the 'Malta

Experience' audio-visual show. Price per person: adults $46 / child $22

Malta Highlights – Mosta, Mdina, Rabat, San Anton Gardens, Crafts Centre (Guided; Full day including lunch)(Tuesdays)Visit the ancient citadel of Mdina. Exiting the ‘Greek Gate’ stop at

the Catacombs before proceeding to Dingli Cliffs. After lunch visits to San

Anton Botanic Gardens, Mosta’s church and the Handicrafts Village at Ta’Qali.Price per person: Price per person: adults $66 / child $30

Harbour Cruise / Sliema shopping centre. (Afternoon;half-day) (Wednesdays) Sail around the natural ports of Marsamxett and

the Grand Harbour. Disembark and stroll along one of Malta’s main shop-

ping center, Sliema. Price per person: adults $42 / child $17

Gozo – ferry ticket, Victoria, Ggantija Temples, lunch, AzurWindow (Guided; Full day including lunch) (Thursdays or Sat-urdays) Begin with a 25-minute ferry crossing to sister island of Gozo. Visit

to the Ggantija Temples, the citadel in Victoria, the bay of Xlendi and the Azur

Window at Dwejra. Lunch is included. Free time for shopping.Price per person: adults $78 / child $30

Hagar Qim and Limestone Heritage – (Guided; half day)(Fridays) An insight into Maltese History learning at The Limestone Heritage.

Visit the Temples of Hagar Qim, then Wied iz-Zurrieq where you may wish

to take a boat trip to the Blue Grotto. (Boat tickets not included; weather

permitting) Price per person: adults $34 / Child $12

Knight Spectacular 1565 - Evening Dinner Show (Thursdays)An action-packed spectacular musical dinner show including a 3-course din-

ner with free flowing wine, Relive the splendour of the16th century

pageantry and join in the fun of the village fiesta.

Price per person: adults $68 / Child $34

view of vittoriosa and Grand Harbour

vALLETTA Valletta, Malta’s capital and a World Heritage site, owes itsexistence to the Knights of St. John. The city is dotted with Baroquearchitecture, imposing bastions, dense clusters of worn limestone buildings,timber balconies, and imposing Churches. The city is today one of Malta’smain tourist attractions providing a stunning snapshot of Malta’s GrandHarbour, often described as the most beautiful in the Mediterranean.

ST. JULIANS From its early days as a small fishing port based on Spinolaand Balluta Bays, St. Julians is now a main coastal resort and a majorresidential and tourist centre. It is home to some of Malta's newest hotels,clubs, casinos, restaurants, cafes and bars. The picturesque Spinola Bay stillshelters numerous Maltese traditional coloured boats and a visit to thenearby Paceville will take you back in time to some of its old dwellings andboat houses.

SLIEMA A shopping heartland and key commercial area, Sleima hasexperienced significant growth with modern villas, apartments and some ofMalta’s best hotels. The Sliema promenade, on summer evenings, is thepreferred meeting place for the locals. Enjoy fine dining and great shoppingwhile you soak up the history and architecture surrounding you.

ST. PAUL’S BAY St Paul's Bay is one of Malta's largest seaside resorts withwonderful open sea views and a variety of nightlife and leisure options. Thevista across to St Paul's Island is where, according to legend, the ship carryingthe Apostle is said to have been wrecked. The coastline promenade provideseasy walking offering spectacular views of the Mediterranean.

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Cavalieri Hotel 4H (St Julian's)The hotel is set in a quiet and unique location directly overlooking the popular and picturesqueSt. Julian’s Bay, on the doorstep of the PortomasoYacht Marina within easy walking distance to thepopular resort's attractions. The 258 room hotelwith its modern, stylish and comfortable furnishings offers its own private lido with 2

outdoor pools, an indoor pool, 2 restaurants, a lounge bar and souvenir shop.

From & To Per Person Sharing 6 nights

Single Supp.

Per Person Sharing 13 nights

Single Supp.

May, Jun $365 $225 $728 $426

Jul 1-15 $462 $225 $938 $426

Jul 16- Sep 10 $612 $225 $1,263 $426

Sep 11-25 $462 $225 $938 $426

Sep 26-Oct 31 $365 $225 $728 $426

Hilton Malta 5H (St Julian's)Located 12km away from Malta International Air-port and 8km from Valletta in the heart of thefashionable Portomaso Yacht Marina in St. Juilan’s,just minutes away from a variety of bars, restaurants and shops. Additionally, the HiltonHotel has a stunning seafront location offeringbeautiful open water views. The hotel offers four

outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool, fitness centre, casino, tennis and squashcourts, and a variety of restaurants.


Single Supplement


Single Supplement

May , Jun $1,015 $710 $2,137 $1,475

Jul - Sep 15 $1,097 $776 $2,313 $1,618

Sep 16 - Oct 31 $1,015 $710 $2,137 $1,475

Sea-view rooms available at $15CAD per person per night.


Victoria Hotel 4H (Sliema)TheBoutique Hotel is located 15 minutes drivefrom Valletta, the capital city of Malta and 28kmfrom Malta International Airport in Sliema, one ofthe most fashionable towns in Malta. It is locatedon a quiet street close to popular restaurants, barsand a magnificent seaside promenade. This Victorian decorated, 140 room hotel offers, a spa

centre, outdoor pool with sunbathing areas, indoor pool, gym, souvenir shop, restaurant and a vintage style bar with open fireplace.


Single Supplement


Single Supplement

May 1 - Jul 7 $547 $290 $1,124 $565

Jul 8 - Sep 30 $628 $290 $1,298 $565

Oct $607 $290 $1,252 $565

The Palace 5H (Sliema)The stylish boutique hotel is comfortable, luxurious and cosmopolitan. It is located 15mintues drive from Valletta and 28km from MaltaInternational Airport. It is in the core of the village of Sliema with close proximity to the seaand various tourist attractions including a selection of bars, restaurants and shopping

outlets. The 149 room hotel features a spa, indoor and outdoor pool, gym andhas a selection of restaurants.


Single Supplement


Single Supplement

May , Jun $746 $322 $1,554 $635

Jul, Aug $692 $322 $1,438 $635

Sep, Oct $746 $322 $1,554 $635

Sea-view rooms available at $10CAD per person per night. Sea-view rooms available at $30CAD per person per night.

Seashells Resort 4H (St Paul's Bay)The centrally located hotel is situated directly on theseafront, overlooking the picturesque bay of Qawra,which offers fantastic unspoiled views of the crystalclear Mediterranean sea. The hotel offers indoor, outdoor and children's pools, souvenir shop, fitnesscentre, squash court, conference centre, cocktaillounge, and several restaurants. This resort has a sister

hotel (The Sunny Coast Resort) situated 150 meters where some of the mentionedfacilities are located.


Single Supplement


Single Supplement

May 1 - Jun 7 $360 $161 $717 $286

Jun 8 - Jul 7 $408 $161 $821 $286

Jul 8 - Aug 27 $574 $161 $1,182 $286

Aug 28 - Sep 30 $445 $161 $901 $286

Oct $360 $161 $717 $286

Dolemen Resort 4H (St Paul's Bay)The attractive hotel is situated 24 km from MaltaInternational Airport in the north of Malta inQawra, known as the most prime area in St Paul'sBay. The hotel is surrounded by an extensive garden and has panoramic open water views ofSt. Paul's Island. The hotel offers an a la carterestaurant, buffet restaurant, cafeteria, piano

cocktail bar, wine bar and swim up bar. It also has four outdoor swimming pools,spa, fitness room, tennis courts and night club.


Single Supplement


Single Supplement

May 1 - Jul 12 $397 $268 $798 $519

Jul 13 - Sep 30 $590 $268 $1,217 $519

Oct $397 $268 $798 $519


Hotel Phoenicia 5H (valletta)The traditional and elegant property is situated7km away from Malta International Airport, justoutside the city walls of ancient Valletta, the busi-ness, diplomatic and cultural centre of Malta withviews overlooking the Grand Harbour. The hoteloffers two restaurants, a lounge, pool bar restau-rant, outdoor fresh water pool, mini golf, children's

play area and over 7 acres of mature landscaped gardens.


Single Supplement


Single Supplement

May, Jun $872 $429 $1,826 $868

Jul $698 $429 $1,449 $868

Aug $805 $429 $1,682 $868

Sep, Oct $872 $429 $1,826 $868



Osborne Hotel 4H (valletta)The hotel is located in the capital city of Vallettaamidst the history and allure of the Knights of St.John, close to the bus terminal, shopping centres,cinemas, museums and palaces. The hotel fea-tures a swimming pool and terrace, conferenceroom, lounge bar and restaurant. Guests aeguaranteed a home away from home atmos-

phere combined with a sense of cosiness and personal attention.


Single Supplement


Single Supplement

May 1 - Oct 31 $397 $268 $798 $519


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Reggio CalabriaPalermo

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Amalfi

SalernoSorrentoPompeii

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Pisa

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Milan

Como

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PortoCervo

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Sassari

Cagliari

Trieste

Ravenna

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Day 1 Rome Upon arrival at your hotel, the balance of the day is at leisure.After unpacking, you may want to sample your first, but not your last, Roman cappuccino “al fresco.”

Day 2 Rome Your morning tour reveals Rome’s infinite aspects and eras.Drive through Via Cavour and see Piazza della Repubblica with Najads Fountain. Continue on Via Bissolati and Via Veneto (the Rodeo Drive of Rome)and see Palazzo Margherita (seat of the American Embassy), Aurelian Walls(3rd century A.D.) and Piazza Barberini. Pass by the Quirinale Palace, residence of the President of the Italian Republic, then see the Trevi Fountainand the Pantheon. Drive past Piazza Navona, Palace of Justice, Castel Sant’Angelo, Via della Conciliazione and then visit St. Peter’s Basilica in VaticanCity. Afternoon and evening are free for independent exploration. (B)

Day 3 Rome Today you may want to enjoy an optional excursion to Pompeii,Capri and idyllic Sorrento with their beautiful panoramic views of MountVesuvius and the Bay of Naples. (B)

Days 4 & 5 Rome Shopping for fabulous bargains in Rome is a MUST!Imagine buying Gucci wallets, Fendibags, 18 karat gold jewelry, designerclothes, antique prints, or hand-carvedcameos for less than in the USA! Youhave ample time to discover the marvelous shops and boutiques alongthe Via Veneto, Via Nazionale and ViaCola Di Rienzo. Or perhaps you’d liketo take an optional half day tour tospectacular Hadrian’s Villa and Villad’Este, or spend a day in Florence, theCradle of the Renaissance, admiring itsmany architectural masterpieces. Onyour last night in Rome, try dinner at atypical romantic trattoria in Trastevereand a farewell drink at a sidewalk cafeon the fashionable Via Veneto. (B)

Day 6 Depart Rome (or extend yourstay) (B)



• 5 nights at hotel of your choice

• Buffet breakfast daily at hotel

• Half day guided city tour

• Travel bag, one per person

• Document holder and luggage tags

• Hotel taxes and service charges

Sightseeing in Rome

DEPARTURES: MAR. 4, 2012 TO MAR. 24, 2013

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(5) ROME INDEPENDENT PACKAGE

ROMANTIC ROME 6 days (5 nights)

Price varies according to departure dates and hotels chosen. Prices are per personbased on double occupancy applicable to the hotels listed. Rates for single/ triple/children, additional nights at first/last city and a selection of other hotels is available.City tax is not included and is to be paid locally.

Hotel Category (or similar)City Tourist First Superior Deluxe

Rome Siviglia 3H visconti Palace 4H Dei Mellini 4H Bernini Bristol 5H Land Land Land Land Sundays Only Only Only Only

Mar 4, 11 $479 $735 $834 $1,300

Mar 18, 25 $624 $735 $834 $1,300

Apr 1 $735 $801 $1,078 $1,377

Apr 8, 15, 22 $735 $801 $1,078 $1,377

Apr 29 $735 $934 $1,078 $1,703

May 6, 13, 20, 27 $735 $1,023 $1,078 $1,921

Jun 3, 10, 17, 24 $656 $1,023 $1,078 $1,974

Jul 1 $479 $590 $1,078 $1,377

Jul 8, 15, 22 $479 $590 $823 $1,377

Jul 29 $479 $590 $823 $1,347

Aug 5, 12, 19, 26 $479 $590 $823 $1,300

Sep 2 $656 $1,023 $823 $1,300

Sep 9 $656 $1,023 $1,078 $1,797

Sep 16, 23, 30 $735 $1,023 $1,078 $1,921

Oct 7, 14, 21 $735 $1,023 $1,078 $1,921

Oct 28 $710 $936 $1,027 $1,797

Nov 4, 11 $612 $590 $823 $1,300

Nov 18, 25 $479 $590 $823 $1,300

Dec 2, 9, 16, 23 $479 $590 $823 $1,300

Dec 30 $652 $590 $1,027 $1,673

2013

Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 $479 $590 $823 $1,300

Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 $479 $590 $823 $1,300

Mar 3, 10 $479 $590 $823 $1,300

Mar 17, 24 $624 $590 $823 $1,300


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• Accommodations at selected hotels: 3 nights in Rome, 2 nights in venice• Buffet breakfast daily at hotel• Transportation Rome to venice by first-class rail• Half day guided sightseeing tour in each city• Travel bag, one per person• Document holder and luggage tags• Hotel taxes and service charges

NOTE: Transfers to and from Rail Stations not included

vENICE & ROME REvERSE ITINERARY IS AvAILABLE

Day 1 Rome Upon arrival at your hotel, the balance of the day is at leisure.After unpacking, you may want to sample your first Roman cappuccino “al fresco.”

Day 2 Rome Your morning tour reveals Rome’s infinite aspects and eras.Drive through Via Cavour and see Piazza della Repubblica with Najads Fountain. Continue on Via Bissolati and Via Veneto (the Rodeo Drive ofRome) and see Palazzo Margherita (seat of the American Embassy), AurelianWalls (3rd century A.D.), and Piazza Barberini. Pass by the Quirinale Palace,residence of the President of the Italian Republic, then visit the Trevi Fountainand the Pantheon. Drive past Piazza Navona, Palace of Justice, Castel Sant’Angelo, Via della Conciliazione and then visit St. Peter’s Basilica in VaticanCity. Afternoon and evening are free for independent exploration. (B)

Day 3 Rome Today you may want to enjoy an optional excursion to Pompeii, Capri and idyllic Sorrento with their beautiful panoramic views ofMount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples. (B)

Day 4 Rome/venice This morning transfer from Rome to Venice by rail. DepartRome and head north through the countryside of Umbria, Tuscany and EmiliaRomagna to Venice the city on the lagoon, a city very aptly called the Queenof Cities because of its magical tapestry of Renaissance buildings perched onnarrow canals where sleek gondolas glide silently beneath ornate bridges. Balance of the day is at leisure. Rediscover romance in a gondola or take a “vaporetto” ride on the Grand Lagoon and mingle with the Venetians. (B)

Day 5 venice Your morning walking tour is highlighted by visits to thegolden Basilica of St. Mark and the Doge’s Palace decorated by 16th centuryartists such as Titian and Tintoretto. Also view the Bridge of Sighs and PiombiPrison. Remainder of the day is free. (B)

Day 6 Depart venice (or extend your stay) (B)

Gondola ride

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Hotel Category (or similar)City Tourist First Superior DeluxeRome Siviglia 3H visconti Palace 4H Dei Mellini 4H Bernini Bristol 5Hvenice Ambassador Tre Rose 3H Cavalletto & Doge Orseolo 4H Saturnia 4H Centurion Palace 5H

Land Land Land LandTuesdays Only Only Only Only

Mar 6,13, 20, 27 $833 $1,018 $1,157 $1,646

Apr 3, 10, 17, 24 $1,136 $1,346 $1,543 $1,803

May 1 $1,136 $1,479 $1,596 $2,129

May 8, 15, 22, 29 $1,136 $1,479 $1,596 $2,129

Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 $1,136 $1,479 $1,596 $2,129

Jul 3 $833 $1,050 $1,451 $1,692

Jul 10, 17, 24, 31 $833 $1,064 $1,348 $1,692

Aug 7, 14, 21 $833 $1,064 $1,298 $1,646

Aug 28 $909 $1,219 $1,324 $1,757

Sep 4, 11, 18, 25 $1,090 $1,479 $1,443 $1,757

Oct 2, 9, 16, 23 $1,090 $1,479 $1,443 $1,757

Oct 30 $1,112 $1,304 $1,253 $2,005

Nov 6 $913 $931 $1,151 $1,757

Nov 13 $913 $931 $1,151 $1,579

Nov 20 $833 $931 $1,151 $1,579

Nov 27 $833 $931 $1,104 $1,579

Dec 4, 11, 18 $833 $931 $1,104 $1,579

Dec 25 $931 $1,031 $1,274 $1,668

2013 Jan. 1 $891 $931 $1,206 $1,703

Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 $833 $931 $1,104 $1,579

Feb 5 $833 $931 $1,104 $1,579

Feb 12 $1,027 $1,131 $1,298 $1,701

Feb 19, 26 $833 $931 $1,151 $1,646

Mar 5, 12, 19. 26 $833 $931 $1,151 $1,646


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Day 5 Florence Today you’ll see examples of an age of unbounded creativity.Your morning tour begins at the splendid il Duomo crowned with the mag-nificent Brunelleschi dome, the Baptistry with its exquisite golden doors byGhiberti, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Piazza Della Signoria, the Accademia Mu-seum, and the charming Piazzale Michelangelo with its splendid views of thedomes and red tiled roofs of the city. This afternoon is free for you to exploreFlorence’s lovely shops and boutiques. (B)

Day 6 Florence Full dayfor your own activities. Thecity is a museum in itselfwith endless possibilities:Michelangelo’s David in theAccademia, the UffiziGallery, or perhaps an ex-cursion to Siena, SanGimignano, or Pisa. (B)

Day 7 Depart Florence (orextend your stay) (B)

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Day 1 Rome Upon arrival at your hotel, the balance of the day is at leisure.After unpacking, you may want to sample your first, but not your last, Roman cappuccino “al fresco.”

Day 2 Rome Your morning tour reveals Rome’s infinite aspects and eras.Drive through Via Cavour and see Piazza della Repubblica with Najads Fountain. Continue on Via Bissolati and Via Veneto (the Rodeo Drive of Rome)and see Palazzo Margherita (seat of the American Embassy), Aurelian Walls(3rd century A.D.) and Piazza Barberini. Pass by the Quirinale Palace, residence of the President of the Italian Republic, then visit the Trevi Fountainand the Pantheon. Drive past Piazza Navona, Palace of Justice, Castel Sant’Angelo, Via della Conciliazione and then visit St. Peter’s Basilica in the VaticanCity. Afternoon and evening are free for independent exploration. (B)

Day 3 Rome Today you may want to enjoy an optional excursion to Pompeii, Capri and idyllic Sorrento with their beautiful panoramic views ofMount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples. (B)

Day 4 Rome/Florence This morning transfer from Rome to Florence by rail.Depart Rome and head north through the gentle Umbrian hills that have inspired saints, artists and admirers of beauty. Your route continues throughthe Tuscan countryside to Florence, Cradle of the Renaissance. Balance of theday is at leisure. (B)


• Accommodations at selected hotels: 3 nights in Rome & 3 nights in Florence

• Buffet breakfast daily at hotel• Transportation Rome to Florence by first class rail• Half day guided city tour in Rome and Florence• Travel bag, one per person• Document holder and luggage tags• Hotel taxes and service charges


FLORENCE & ROME REvERSE ITINERARY IS AvAILABLE

Hotel Category (or similar)City Tourist First Superior DeluxeRome Siviglia 3H visconti Palace 4H Dei Mellini 4H Bernini Bristol 5HFlorence Balestri 3H Grand Hotel Cavour 4H Berchielli 4H villa Medici 5H Land Land Land LandMondays Only Only Only Only

Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 $799 $972 $1,108 $1,713

Apr 2 $1,041 $1,094 $1,428 $1,968

Apr 9, 16 $1,041 $1,094 $1,428 $1,760

Apr 23 $1,041 $1,094 $1,428 $2,072

Apr 30 $1,041 $1,183 $1,487 $2,290

May 7, 14, 21, 28 $1,041 $1,227 $1,487 $2,398

Jun 4, 11, 18, 25 $1,041 $1,227 $1,487 $2,398

Jul 2 $742 $885 $1,487 $2,072

Jul 9 $742 $885 $1,203 $1,760

Jul 16, 23 $742 $885 $1,101 $1,760

Jul 30 $742 $885 $1,101 $1,744

Aug 6, 13, 20 $742 $885 $1,101 $1,713

Aug 27 $790 $913 $1,179 $1,713

Sep 3 $995 $1,227 $1,334 $2,026

Sep 10, 17, 24 $1,041 $1,227 $1,487 $2,398

Oct 1, 8, 15, 22 $1,041 $1,227 $1,487 $2,398

Oct 29 $888 $1,145 $1,254 $2,086

Nov 5, 12, 19, 26 $735 $885 $1,101 $1,713

Dec 3, 10, 17, 24 $735 $885 $1,101 $1,713

Dec 31 $850 $885 $1,254 $1,961

2013

Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 $735 $885 $1,101 $1,713

Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 $735 $885 $1,101 $1,713

Mar 4, 11, 18, 25 $735 $885 $1,101 $1,713


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Day 1 Rome Upon arrival at your hotel, the balance of the day is at leisure.After unpacking, you may want to sample your first Roman cappuccino “al fresco.”

Day 2 Rome Your morning tour reveals Rome’s infinite aspects and eras. Drivethrough Via Cavour and see Piazza della Repubblica with Najads Fountain. Continue on Via Bissolati and Via Veneto (the Rodeo Drive of Rome) and seePalazzo Margherita (seat of the American Embassy), Aurelian Walls (3rd centuryA.D.) and Piazza Barberini. Pass by the Quirinale Palace, residence of the President of the Italian Republic, then visit the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon.Drive past Piazza Navona, Palace of Justice, Castel Sant’ Angelo, Via della Conciliazione, and then visit St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. Afternoon andevening are free for independent exploration. (B)

Day 3 Rome Today you may want to enjoy an optional excursion to Pompeii,Capri and idyllic Sorrento with their beautiful panoramic views of Mount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples. (B)

Day 4 Rome/Florence This morning transfer from Rome to Florence by rail.Depart Rome and head north through the gentle Umbrian hills that have inspired saints, artists and admirers of beauty. Your route continues through theTuscan countryside to Florence, Cradle of the Renaissance. Balance of the day isat leisure. (B)

Day 5 Florence Today you’ll see examples of an age of unbounded creativity.Your morning tour begins at the splendid il Duomo crowned with the magnificent Brunelleschi dome, the Baptistry with its exquisite golden doors byGhiberti, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Piazza Della Signoria, the Accademia Museum,and the charming Piazzale Michelangelo with its splendid views of the domesand red tiled roofs of the city. This afternoon is free for you to explore Florence’slovely shops and boutiques. (B)

Day 6 Florence Full day for your own activities. The city is a museum in itselfwith endless possibilities: Michelangelo’s David in the Accademia, the UffiziGallery, or perhaps an excursion to Siena, San Gimignano, or Pisa. (B)

Day 7 Florence/venice This morning travel north by first class rail to your hotelin Venice. Aptly called the Queen of Cities, Venice is a magical tapestry of Renaissance buildings perched on narrow canals with sleek gondolas glidingsilently beneath ornate bridges. Balance of the day is at leisure. Rediscover romance in a gondola or take a “vaporetto” ride on the Grand Lagoon and mingle with the Venetians. (B)

Day 8 venice Your morning walking tour is highlighted by visits to the goldenBasilica of St. Mark and the Doge’s Palace decorated, by 16th century artists suchas Titian and Tintoretto. Also view the Bridge of Sighs and Piombi Prison. Remainder of the day is free. (B)

Day 9 Depart venice (or extend your stay) (B)


• Accommodations at selected hotels: 3 nights in Rome, 3 nights in Florence, 2 nights in venice

• Buffet breakfast daily at hotel• Transportation Rome to Florence by first-class rail• Transportation Florence to venice by first-class rail• Half day guided sightseeing tour in each city• Travel bag, one per person• Document holder and luggage tags• Hotel taxes and service charges


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Hotel Category (or similar)City Tourist First Superior DeluxeRome Siviglia 3H visconti Palace 4H Dei Mellini 4H Bernini Bristol 5HFlorence Balestri 3H Grand Hotel Cavour 4H Berchielli 4H Helvetia & Bristol 5Hvenice Ambassador Tre Rose 3H Cavalletto 4H Saturnia 4H Centurion Palace 5H

Land Land Land LandMondays Only Only Only Only

Mar 5, 12, 19 $1,305 $1,422 $1,592 $2,408

Mar 26 $1,439 $1,621 $1,791 $2,519

Apr 2 $1,596 $1,745 $2,111 $2,774

Apr 9, 16 $1,596 $1,745 $2,111 $2,566

Apr 23 $1,596 $1,745 $2,111 $2,878

Apr 30 $1,596 $1,833 $2,217 $3,095

May 7, 14, 21, 28 $1,596 $1,878 $2,217 $3,204

Jun 4, 11, 18 $1,549 $1,878 $2,217 $3,204

Jun 25 $1,414 $1,767 $2,111 $3,093

Jul 2 $1,161 $1,424 $2,111 $2,767

Jul 9 $1,161 $1,424 $1,827 $2,455

Jul 16, 23 $1,161 $1,424 $1,725 $2,455

Jul 30 $1,161 $1,424 $1,725 $2,439

Aug 6, 13, 20 $1,161 $1,424 $1,725 $2,408

Aug 27 $1,345 $1,563 $1,909 $2,519

Sep 3 $1,549 $1,878 $2,064 $2,832

Sep 10 $1,549 $1,878 $2,217 $3,204

Sep 17, 24 $1,596 $1,878 $2,217 $3,204

Oct 8, 15, 22 $1,596 $1,878 $2,217 $3,204

Oct 29 $1,443 $1,862 $1,738 $2,892

Nov 5 $1,235 $1,335 $1,585 $2,519

Nov 12 $1,235 $1,335 $1,585 $2,386

Nov 19, 26 $1,155 $1,335 $1,585 $2,386

Dec 3, 10, 17 $1,155 $1,335 $1,585 $2,386

Dec 24 $1,340 $1,657 $1,924 $2,519

Dec 31 $1,270 $1,335 $1,738 $2,634

2013

Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 $1,155 $1,335 $1,585 $2,386

Feb 4, 18, 25 $1,349 $1,602 $1,871 $2,408

Feb 11 $1,349 $1,602 $1,831 $2,519

Mar 4, 11 $1,155 $1,335 $1,585 $2,408

Mar 18 $1,241 $1,335 $1,585 $2,408


Arno river at sunset, Florence

AssisiTorgiano

Rome

SorrentoPompeii

Lake Trasimeno

Florence

Pisa

Modena

Padua

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Day 1 Mon venice Morning arrival into Venice’s Marco Polo Airport. Hereyou’ll be met and transferred to your hotel in Venice. The balance of the day isat leisure. This evening enjoy a cocktail reception followed by a welcome dinner at a popular restaurant. (D)

Day 2 Tue venice Your morning tour of Venice is on foot and will highlightthe Basilica of St. Mark and the Doge’s Palace, with its splendid rooms decorated by 16th century artists such as Titian, Tintoretto and Veronese. Alsoview the Bridge of Sighs and Piombi Prison. Afternoon is at leisure withenough time for more sightseeing, shopping or relaxation. In the evening,your tour director will assist you in locating restaurants where you will enjoysavoring the pleasures of Venetian cuisine. (B)

Day 3 Wed venice/Padua/Modena/Florence (Special Balsamic Tasting InModena) This morning depart Venice and stop in Padua to visit the Basilicaof St. Anthony and its art, including the large bronze works of Donatello. Continue your scenic drive to Modena, famous for balsamic vinegar and Ferrari sports cars which are manufactured in the nearby town of Maranello.In Modena, you’ll be treated to a special balsamic vinegar tasting sessionplus lunch, featuring local specialties and Lambrusco wine. After lunch continue to Florence, the home of Michelangelo. Tuscan cooking is a true gas-tronomic feast. Your tour director will suggest restaurants according to yourpreferences. (B, L)

Day 4 Thu Florence (Dinner with Music & Merriment in a Tuscan Villa)Morning tour takes you to Michelangelo Square for a panoramic view of thecity, the Accademia to see Michelangelo’s original “David” statue, Giotto’sBell Tower, the Baptistry with its “Gates of Paradise” doors, Signoria Squareand Santa Croce Church. Afternoon is free. Tonight enjoy a festive dinnerwith wine and music at a charming villa located on a beautiful Tuscan hillside outside Florence. (B, D)

Day 5 Fri Florence (Pisa Excursion) This morning is free for some lastminute shopping, or join us for an optional tour to Siena famous for “Il Palio”,the bareback horse race. During this optional excursion you will travelthrough the heart and hills of Tuscany to explore breathtaking landscapeswith Chianti vineyards, cypress trees, olive groves and medieval villages. Inthe afternoon enjoy an included excursion to one of the world‘s best-knownsights – the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Late afternoon return to Florence anddinner on your own. Your tour director will suggest Florentine restaurantsyou will certainly enjoy. (B)



• First-class hotels for 8 nights • 13 included meals consisting of:

– 8 buffet breakfasts PLUS– Dining Plan: 3 dinners and 2 lunches at popular restaurants featuring regional cuisine, including:– Welcome dinner in venice – Lunch in Modena – Festive dinner in Florence – Lunch in Assisi – Farewell dinner party in Rome PLUS

• Welcome cocktail reception in venice and in Rome • Balsamic vinegar tasting in Modena • Special wine-tasting at Magione Castle• Wine, mineral water and coffee or cappuccino served

with lunch and dinner at hotels and restaurants

• Touring by private deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach• Professional Central Holidays Tour Director• Sightseeing as indicated, including local guide and all entrance fees• FREE airport arrival and departure transfers

• Travel bag, one per person• Document holder and luggage tags• HEAR CLEAR — Personalized audio system to hear

every word your guide says, even from a distance• Hotel taxes (including city tax) and service charges

Dinner with Music & Merriment

Rialto Bridge, venice

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SARDINIA

SICILY

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ITALY’S NORTHERN HIGHLIGHTS 9 days (8 nights)

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Day 6 Sat Florence/Magione/Assisi/Rome (Special Wine Tasting At Magione Castle) Morning departure for Rome. Drive through the serene Tuscan and Umbrian countryside, passing by the shores of Lake Trasimenowith a stop at the Magione Castle dating back to 1150-1170 A.D. The Castle ispresently the private residence of the Prince and Grand Master of SovereignMilitary Order of Knights of Malta. Today the castle is surrounded by therolling terrain of a 3,724-acre farm. The farm is partly devoted to vineyards(74 acres) and an olive grove (59 acres). The highlight of the tour will be thecastle cellar, with its XV century walls and vaults, housing thermo-conditioned stainless steel basins as well as barriques (oak barrels) to preservea superior quality of red wines. Here a wine expert will lecture on the vinification process that takes place at the castle, followed by a delicious tasting of the varieties of wines produced at the castle. Subsequently proceed to Assisi where you will have lunch at a local restaurant. The townof Assisi is a Unesco World Heritage Site, and a unique example of continuity ofa city sanctuary. There will be a guided tour of St. Francis Basilica, including thecrypt with the remains of St. Francis as well as masterpieces by Cimabue andGiotto. Arrive in Rome in the late afternoon and enjoy a welcome cocktailreception. Later, experience a taste of the Roman dining scene on your own. (B, L)

Day 7 Sun Rome Rome is filled with monuments, fountains, antiquitiesand other sites worth exploring. Use this free day to discover the ancient andmodern aspects of cosmopolitan Rome for yourself. You might also chooseto take an optional tour of the Catacombs, St. Peter in Chains, the Pantheon,Tivoli Gardens or Ostia Antica. There’s only one Rome, so make sure you bringhome enough memories to last a lifetime. In the evening again discover on yourown why Roman trattorias are famous for their fine cuisine. After dinner, explore the exciting Roman Dolce Vita and nightlife. (B)

Day 8 Mon Rome This morning experience a very special privately guidedtour of the priceless collection of art and treasures in the Sistine Chapel andVatican Museum. You will be amazed by the beautiful wall frescoes createdby Michelangelo, Perugino and Botticelli. The unique ceiling of the SistineChapel is surely one of Michelangelo’s greatest achievements. Continue to St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest church in the Christian world, built over thetomb of St. Peter. Then proceed to the Piazza Venezia and Roman Forum, witha stop at the Colosseum – a testament to the greatness of Rome’s past. Continue your full day tour by viewing the Arch of Constantine, Circus Maximus, the Great Synagogue, Isola Tiberina and Castel Sant’Angelo.Tonight bid arrivederci to Rome at a special dinner with wine in a lovelyRoman restaurant. (B, D)

Day 9 Tue Depart Rome (or extend your stay) Morning transfer to airportfor your return flight home. (B)

Market Place

Going on a cruise? This package isideal as a pre or post cruise tour.

Ponte Sant’ Angelo, Rome

(Monday) Land Rates

Mar. 26 $2,515

Apr. 2 $2,703

Apr. 9 $2,619

Apr. 16 $2,703

Apr. 23 $2,619

Apr. 30 $2,913

May 7, 14, 21, 28 $2,913

Jun 4, 11, 18 $2,913

Jun 25 $2,724

Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 $2,567

Aug 6, 13, 20 $2,567

Aug 27 $2,724

Sep. 3 $2,787

Sep. 10,17, 24 $2,881

Oct. 1, 8 $2,881

Oct. 15, 22 $2,787

Oct. 29 $2,410

Nov 5, 19 $2,305


2012 SCHEDULED DEPARTURESGuaranteed departures in red.




Venice (2) Hotel Carlton & Grand Canal 4H

Florence (3) Hotel Rivoli or Hotel Adriatico 4H

Rome (3) Visconti Palace Hotel 4H


Carnival of venice

MonteCassino

Naples

Capri

SalernoSorrentoPompeii

Assisi

Rome

Torgiano

LakeTrasimeno

FlorencePisa

ModenaPadua

veniceMilan Verona

Perugia

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Positano

Amalfi Ravello

Ercolano

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TYRRHENIANSEA

ITALY

SARDINIA

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Day 1 Sat Rome Morning arrival into Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Airport.Here you’ll be met and transferred by private motorcoach to your hotel in Rome. The balance of the day is at leisure. Enjoy a welcome cocktail reception. Tonight experience a taste of the Roman dining scene on your ownand then explore the exciting Roman Dolce Vita and nightlife.

Day 2 Sun Rome Rome is filled with monuments, fountains, antiquities andother sites worth exploring. Use this free day to discover the ancient and modern aspects of cosmopolitan Rome for yourself. You might also chooseto take an optional tour of the Catacombs, St. Peter in Chains, the Pantheon,Tivoli Gardens or Ostia Antica. There’s only one Rome, so make sure you bringhome enough memories to last a lifetime. In the evening, again discover onyour own why Roman trattorias are famous for their fine cuisine. After dinner,explore the exciting Roman Dolce Vita and nightlife. (B)

Day 3 Mon Rome This morning experience a very special privately guidedtour of the priceless collection of art and treasures in the Sistine Chapel andVatican Museum. You will be amazed by the beautiful wall frescoes created byMichelangelo, Perugino and Botticelli. The unique ceiling of the Sistine Chapelis surely one of Michelangelo’s greatest achievements. Continue to St. Peter’sBasilica, the largest church in the Christian world, built over the tomb of St.Peter. Then proceed to the Piazza Venezia and Roman Forum, with a stop atthe Colosseum – a testament to the greatness of Rome’s past. Continue yourfull day tour by viewing the Arch of Constantine, Circus Maximus, the GreatSynagogue, Isola Tiberina and Castel Sant’Angelo. Tonight bid arrivederci toRome at a special dinner with wine in a lovely Roman restaurant. (B,D)

Day 4 Tue Rome/Naples/Pompeii/Sorrento This morning drive south alongthe Highway of the Sun to Naples, where you will have an orientation drivehighlighting Via Caracciolo (the seafront promenade), the San Carlo OperaHouse, Santa Lucia, and the Angevin Castle. Before heading to Sorrento, stopin Pompeii (the ancient city covered by volcanic lava 2,000 years ago), with aguided tour of the remarkably preserved ruins of temples, houses, gardens andpublic buildings. Then drive along the spectacular coast road of the Bay ofNaples to Sorrento, the famous resort town of orange and lemon groves. Dinner at your hotel restaurant is included. (B,D)

Day 5 Wed Sorrento/Positano/Amalfi/Ravello/Sorrento (Cruise From Positano To Amalfi Along The Celebrated Coastline) Leave Sorrento in themorning for Positano. Brief stop at the Belvedere to enjoy a unique view ofMoorish architecture blended with pastel colored houses. Descend to town byminibus, passing elegant boutiques and craft shops and still have time to visitits charming center. Weather permitting, board a motorlaunch and cruise alongthe coast to Amalfi. Otherwise, you will reach Amalfi by motorcoach. A walkingtour of Amalfi’s old town will highlight its powerful 11th century maritime republic history. Continue to Ravello, arriving in time for lunch at a restaurantwith a spectacular view of the Amalfi coast and the Bay of Salerno. Afterlunch you may like to visit Villa Rufolo whose tropical gardens inspired Wagner’s Opera “Parsifal” or simply stroll around the center of town to buysouvenirs or indulge in a gelato. Return to Sorrento where your tour directorcan assist with your selection of dinner venues. (B,L)



• First-class hotels for 12 nights• 22 included meals consisting of:

– 12 buffet breakfasts – 3 dinners at hotel PLUS– Dining Plan: 4 dinners and 3 lunches at popular restaurants featuring regional cuisine, including:– Festive dinner in Rome – Lunch in Ravello – Dinner in Sorrento – Dinner in Taormina – Lunch in Trapani– Farewell dinner in Palermo PLUS

• Welcome cocktail reception in Rome and in Taormina• Wine-tasting excursion to Marsala• Wine, mineral water and coffee or cappuccino served


• Touring by private deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach• Professional Central Holidays Tour Director• Sightseeing as indicated, including local guide and all entrance fees• Flight from Naples to Catania• FREE airport arrival and departure transfers



Trapani

Marsala

Agrigento Syracuse

CataniaTaormina

Palermo3

SICILY

Segesta

Board a motorlaunch and cruise along the coast to Amalfi

TREASURES OF ITALY 9 days (7 nights)(3) ROME • (3) SORRENTO • (3) TAORMINA • (3) PALERMO

ITALY’S SOUTHERN SPLENDOUR 13 days (12 nights)

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Day 6 Thu Sorrento (Capri Excursion) A morning jetfoil whisks you acrossthe blue Bay of Naples to the fabled Isle of Capri, where you will ascend tothe Piazzetta (the center of town), visit the Floral Gardens of Caesar Augustus,and still have free time for lunch and some shopping before returning to thepier by funicular to board the jetfoil back to Sorrento, arriving in time fordinner at a colorful local restaurant. (B, D)

Day 7 Fri Sorrento/Naples/Catania/Taormina Transfer to Naples airportfor your flight to Catania. Arrival in Catania airport. Transfer to your hotel inTaormina. Enjoy a cocktail reception before having dinner at your hotel. (B,D)

Day 8 Sat Taormina (tour of Mt. Etna volcano) Morning excursion to theslopes of Mt. Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe. This tour also offersan interesting honey-tasting session in Zafferana before climbing to 6,000 feet,where you can enjoy the best views, as you drive through the fertile slopesand villages that sit on ancient volcanic eruptions. In the afternoon there willbe a walking tour of Taormina’s charming city center and the Greek/Romanamphitheater, with its spectacular view of Giardini Naxos and Mount Etna.Tonight you may experience dinner on your own in one of the many colorfulrestaurants of Taormina. (B)

Day 9 Sun Taormina/Syracuse/Taormina (optional “Godfather” tour)Today experience an included excursion to Syracuse. A guided tour of thisvenerable city highlights the Archaeological Park, Greek Theater, Latomia delParadiso and Cave of Dionysius’ Ear. On the way back to Taormina, we offera once in a lifetime experience! You may take an optional “Godfather” tour,featuring the authentic villages chosen by Francis Ford Coppola for most ofthe scenes in the Godfather movies. This is a good way to explore the real untouched Sicilian countryside, local lifestyle and culture. This evening savor a special Sicilian dinner with wine in a restaurant characteristic of this region. (B,D)

Day 10 Mon Taormina/Agrigento/Palermo This morning depart for Agrigento, a hillside town famous for its magnificent Valley of the Temples,a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a guided tour of the valley, dating backto the 5th century B.C. The poet Pindar described the site “the most beautifulcity built by mortal men”. The Doric style temples, all constructed within acentury, face east, a standard criteria for both Greek and Roman temples sothe statue of the god housed in each temple faced the rising sun. The best temple is that of Concordia (similar in design to the Parthenon in Athens)which is in an almost perfectly preserved condition. Your local guide willhighlight the history and architecture of Concordia and of the other templesthat are part of this archaeological treasure-trove. After visiting the Valley ofthe Temples, resume travel to Palermo, where you arrive in the evening intime for an enjoyable and relaxing dinner at your hotel. (B,D)

Day 11 Tue Palermo (Excursion to Segesta/Marsala/Trapani) (Special Tasting Of Marsala Sweet Wine) Journey to Segesta, a large archaeologicalzone, with a magnificent Doric temple, 420 B.C. to 430 B.C., located within abeautiful and natural setting, that ranks as one of the best-preserved Greekarchitectural sites. Continue to the sea town of Marsala, re-discovered in the18th century by English merchant John Woodhouse and known for its sweetwines. Visit a wine cellar and sample some Marsala during a special winetasting session. Then drive along Trapani’s coastline and stop for a specialSicilian lunch in a restaurant by the sea. Then return to Palermo. Your tourdirector can suggest many interesting quality restaurants that offer ambianceand traditional local cuisine for dinner on your own. (B,L)

Day 12 Wed Palermo (optional tour of Cefalù) A morning tour of this remarkable city features the Quattro Canti - a splendid example of SpanishBaroque architecture, the Palace of the Normans and its superb PalatineChapel, the cathedral, and the famous Benedictine Abbey of Monreale. Hereyou will admire a 12th century cathedral, housing very fine mosaics representing a complete cycle of the Old and New Testaments. Balance of theday is at leisure to relax or take an optional tour with your tour director to thepicturesque fishing village of Cefalù. In the evening, bid arrivederci to yourtravel companions during a festive farewell dinner with delectable cuisineand sparkling wine in a fashionable restaurant. (B,D)

Palermo Cathedral, Sicily

PREMIER ESCORTED PACKAGE





Sorrento (3) Grand Hotel La Pace 4H

Taormina (3) Hotel Villa Diodoro 4H

Palermo (3) Grand Hotel Des Palmes or Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa 4H

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(Saturday) Land Rates

Mar. 31 $3,772

Apr. 7 $3,772

Apr. 14 $3,709

Apr. 21 $3,772

Apr. 28 $3,814

May 5, 12, 18 $3,982

May 26 $3,919

Jun 2, 9 $3,982

Jun. 16 $3,867

Jun. 23 $3,930

Jun. 30 $3,867

Jul. 7 $3,605

Jul 14, 21, 28 $3,667

Aug 4, 11, 18, 25 $3,772

Sep 1 $3,877

Sep. 8, 15, 22, 29 $3,982

Oct. 6, 13 $3,930

Oct. 20, 27 $3,825

Nov. 3, 10 $3,500




Procida, Naples

MonteCassino

Naples

CapriSorrento

Assisi

Rome

Torgiano

LakeTrasimeno

FlorencePisa

Modena

PaduaveniceMilan

Verona

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Perugia

3

Positano

RavelloAmalfi

ADRIATIC SEA

TYRRHENIANSEA

Pompeii

Ercolano

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SICILY

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• First-Class hotels for 11 nights• 19 included meals consisting of:

– 11 buffet breakfasts– 1 dinner at hotel PLUS– Dining Plan: 4 dinners and 3 lunches at popular restaurants featuring regional cuisine, including:– Welcome dinner in venice – Lunch in Modena– Festive dinner in Florence – Lunch in Assisi– Dinner in Rome – Lunch in Ravello– Farewell dinner party in Sorrento PLUS

• Welcome cocktail reception in venice and in Rome • Balsamic vinegar tasting in Modena • Special wine-tasting at Magione Castle• Wine, mineral water and coffee or cappuccino served



•Travel bag, one per person• Document holder and luggage tag• HEAR CLEAR — Personalized audio system to hear


Day 1 Mon venice Morning arrival into Venice’s Marco Polo Airport. Hereyou’ll be met and transferred to your hotel in Venice. The balance of the dayis at leisure. This evening enjoy a cocktail reception followed by a welcomedinner at a popular restaurant. (D)

Day 2 Tue venice Your morning tour of Venice is on foot and will highlightthe Basilica of St. Mark and the Doge’s Palace, with its splendid rooms deco-rated by 16th century artists such as Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese. Also viewthe Bridge of Sighs and Piombi Prison. Afternoon is at leisure with enoughtime for more sightseeing, shopping or relaxation. In the evening, your tourdirector will assist you in locating restaurants where you will enjoy savoringthe pleasures of Venetian cuisine. (B)

Day 3 Wed venice/Padua/Modena/Florence (Special Balsamic Tasting InModena) This morning depart Venice and stop in Padua to visit the Basilicaof St. Anthony and its art, including the large bronze works of Donatello. Con-tinue your scenic drive to Modena, famous for balsamic vinegar and Ferrarisports cars which are manufactured in the nearby town of Maranello. In Mod-ena, you’ll be treated to a special balsamic vinegar tasting session pluslunch, featuring local specialties and Lambrusco wine.After lunch continueto Florence, the home of Michelangelo. Tuscan cooking is a true gastronomicfeast. Your tour director will suggest restaurants according to your preferences.(B, L)

Day 4 Thu Florence (Dinner With Music & Merriment In a Tuscan Villa)Morning tour takes you to Michelangelo Square for a panoramic view of thecity, the Accademia to see Michelangelo’s original “David” statue, Giotto’sBell Tower, the Baptistry with its “Gates of Paradise” doors, Signoria Squareand Santa Croce Church. Afternoon is free. Tonight enjoy a festive dinnerwith wine and music at a charming villa located on a beautiful Tuscan hill-side outside Florence. (B, D)

Day 5 Fri Florence (Pisa Excursion) This morning is free for some lastminute shopping, or join an optional tour to Siena famous for “Il Palio”, thebareback horse race. During this optional excursion, you will travel throughthe heart and hills of Tuscany to explore breathtaking landscapes with Chiantivineyards, cypress trees, olive groves, and medieval villages. In the afternoon,enjoy an included excursion to one of the world’s best-known sights – theLeaning Tower of Pisa. Late afternoon return to Florence and dinner on yourown. Your tour director will suggest Florentine restaurants you will certainlyenjoy. (B)

TREASURES OF ITALY 9 days (7 nights)(2) vENICE • (3) FLORENCE • (3) ROME • (3) SORRENTO MAGNIFICENT ITALY & THE AMALFI COAST

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Supplements & ReductionsSingle supplement: $1,014

Reduction for third person

sharing twin-bedded room: $110

Day 6 Sat Florence/Magione/Assisi/Rome (Special Wine Tasting At Ma-gione Castle) Morning departure for Rome. Drive through the serene Tuscanand Umbrian countryside, passing by the shores of Lake Trasimeno with astop at the Magione Castle, dating back to 1150-1170 A.D. The Castle ispresently the private residence of the Prince and Grand Master of SovereignMilitary Order of Knights of Malta. Today, the castle is surrounded by therolling terrain of a 3,724-acre farm. The farm is partly devoted to vineyards(74 acres) and an olive grove (59 acres). The highlight of the tour will be thecastle cellar, with its XV century walls and vaults, housing thermo-condi-tioned stainless steel basins as well as barriques (oak barrels) to preserve a su-perior quality of red wines. Here a wine expert will lecture on the vinificationprocess that takes place at the castle, followed by a delicious tasting of thevarieties of wines produced at the castle. Subsequently proceed to Assisiwhere you will have lunch at a local restaurant. The town of Assisi is a Un-esco World Heritage Site, and a unique example of continuity of a city sanc-tuary. There will be a guided tour of St. Francis Basilica, including the cryptwith the remains of St. Francis as well as masterpieces by Cimabue and Giotto.Arrive in Rome in the late afternoon and enjoy a welcome cocktail recep-tion. Later, experience a taste of the Roman dining scene on your own. (B, L)

Day 7 Sun Rome Rome is filled with monuments, fountains, antiquities andother sites worth exploring. Use this free day to discover the ancient and mod-ern aspects of cosmopolitan Rome for yourself. You might also choose to takean optional tour of the Catacombs, St. Peter in Chains, the Pantheon, TivoliGardens or Ostia Antica. There’s only one Rome, so make sure you bring homeenough memories to last a lifetime. In the evening, again discover on your ownwhy Roman trattorias are famous for their fine cuisine. After dinner, explorethe exciting Roman Dolce Vita and nightlife. (B)

Day 8 Mon Rome This morning experience a very special privately guidedtour of the priceless collection of art and treasures in the Sistine Chapel andVatican Museum. You will be amazed by the beautiful wall frescoes createdby Michelangelo, Perugino and Botticelli. The unique ceiling of the SistineChapel is surely one of Michelangelo’s greatest achievements. Continue to St.Peter’s Basilica, the largest church in the Christian world, built over the tombof St. Peter. Then proceed to the Piazza Venezia and Roman Forum, with astop at the Colosseum – a testament to the greatness of Rome’s past. Continueyour full day tour by viewing the Arch of Constantine, Circus Maximus, theGreat Synagogue, Isola Tiberina and Castel Sant’Angelo. Tonight bid arrived-erci to Rome at a special dinner with wine in a lovely Roman restaurant.(B, D)

Day 9 Tue Rome/Naples/Pompeii/Sorrento This morning drive south alongthe Highway of the Sun to Naples, where you will have an orientation drive highlighting Via Caracciolo (the seafront promenade), the San CarloOpera House, Santa Lucia, and the Angevin Castle. Before heading to Sor-rento, stop in Pompeii (the ancient city covered by volcanic lava 2,000 yearsago), with a guided tour of the remarkably preserved ruins of temples, houses,gardens and public buildings. Then drive along the spectacular coast road ofthe Bay of Naples to Sorrento, the famous resort town of orange and lemongroves. Dinner at your hotel restaurant is included. (B, D)

Day 10 Wed Sorrento/Positano/Amalfi/Ravello/Sorrento (Cruise FromPositano To Amalfi Along The Celebrated Coastline) Leave Sorrento in themorning for Positano. Brief stop at the Belvedere to enjoy a unique view ofMoorish architecture blended with pastel colored houses. Descend to townby minibus, passing elegant boutiques and craft shops and still have time tovisit its charming center. Weather permitting, board a motorlaunch and cruisealong the coast to Amalfi. Otherwise, you will reach Amalfi by motorcoach.A walking tour of Amalfi’s old town will highlight its powerful 11th centurymaritime republic history. Continue to Ravello, arriving in time for lunch ata restaurant with a spectacular view of the Amalfi coast and the Bay ofSalerno. After lunch you may like to visit Villa Rufolo whose tropical gardensinspired Wagner’s Opera “Parsifal” or simply stroll around the center of townto buy souvenirs or indulge in a gelato. Return to Sorrento where your tourdirector can assist with your selection of dinner venues. (B, L)

Day 11 Thu Sorrento (Capri Excursion) A morning jetfoil whisks you acrossthe blue Bay of Naples to the fabled Isle of Capri, where you will ascend tothe Piazzetta (the center of town), visit the Floral Gardens of Caesar Augustus,and still have free time for lunch and some shopping before returning to thepier by funicular to board the jetfoil back to Sorrento, arriving in time fordinner at a colorful local restaurant. (B, D)Depart

Day 12 Fri Depart Sorrento (or extend your stay) Morning transfer to Naples’ Capodichino Airport for your return flight home. (B)







Sorrento Coastline

(Monday) Land Rates

Mar. 26 $3,458

Apr 2, 9 $3,615

Apr 16, 23 $3,772

Apr 30 $3,877

May 7, 14, 21, 28 $3,877

Jun 4 $3,877

Jun. 11, 18 $3,772

Jun. 25 $3,667

Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 $3,458

Aug 6, 13, 20 $3,458

Aug 27 $3,730

Sep. 3 $3,772

Sep. 10, 17, 24 $3,877

Oct . 1, 8 $3,772

Oct. 15, 22 $3,667

Oct. 29 $3,248

Nov. 5 $3,143

Prices are per person based on doubleoccupancy. Rates for children and additionalnights at first and last city are available.


12 days (11 nights)


Town vico Equense, Amalfi Coast

MonteCassino

Naples

CapriSorrento

Assisi

Rome

Torgiano

LakeTrasimeno

FlorencePisa

Modena

Padua

veniceMilan Verona

3

Perugia

3

Positano

RavelloAmalfi

ADRIATIC SEA

TYRRHENIANSEA

Pompeii

Ercolano

ITALY

SARDINIA

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Day 1 Wed Florence Morning arrival into Florence’s Peretola Airport. Hereyou’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisureto allow you to get acquainted with the city where Renaissance reached itshighest point. Florence is also a city that boasts a cuisine of high quality. Youmay explore restaurants on your own or have your tour director assist in yourselection.

Day 2 Thu Florence (Dinner With Music & Merriment In a Tuscan Villa)Morning tour takes you to Michelangelo Square, for a panoramic view of thecity, and the Accademia to see Michelangelo’s original “David” statue, Giotto’sBell Tower, the Baptistry with its “Gates of Paradise” doors, Signoria Squareand Santa Croce Church. Afternoon is free. Tonight enjoy a festive dinnerwith wine and music at a charming villa located on a beautiful Tuscan hillside outside Florence. (B, D)

Day 3 Fri Florence (Pisa Excursion) This morning is free for some last minuteshopping, or join an optional tour to Siena famous for “Il Palio”, the barebackhorse race. During this optional excursion, you will travel through the heartand hills of Tuscany to explore breathtaking landscapes with Chianti vineyards, cypress trees, olive groves, and medieval villages. In the afternoonenjoy an included excursion to one of the world‘s best-known sights – theLeaning Tower of Pisa. Late afternoon return to Florence and dinner on yourown. Your tour director will suggest Florentine restaurants you will certainlyenjoy. (B)

Day 4 Sat Florence/Magione/Assisi/Rome (Special Wine Tasting At Magione Castle) Morning departure for Rome. Drive through the sereneTuscan and Umbrian countryside, passing by the shores of Lake Trasimenowith a stop at the Magione Castle, dating back to 1150-1170 A.D. The Castle ispresently the private residence of the Prince and Grand Master of SovereignMilitary Order of Knights of Malta. Today the castle is surrounded by therolling terrain of a 3,724-acre farm. The farm is partly devoted to vineyards(74 acres) and an olive grove (59 acres). The highlight of the tour will be thecastle cellar, with its XV century walls and vaults, housing thermo-conditionedstainless steel basins as well as barriques (oak barrels) to preserve a superiorquality of red wines. Here a wine expert will lecture on the vinification processthat takes place at the castle, followed by a delicious tasting of the varietiesof wines produced at the castle. Subsequently proceed to Assisi where youwill have lunch at a local restaurant. The town of Assisi is a Unesco WorldHeritage Site, and a unique example of continuity of a city sanctuary. Therewill be a guided tour of St. Francis Basilica, including the crypt with the remains of St. Francis as well as masterpieces by Cimabue and Giotto. Arrivein Rome in the late afternoon and enjoy a welcome cocktail reception. Later,experience a taste of the Roman dining scene on your own. After dinner, explore the exciting Roman Dolce Vita and nightlife. (B, L)



• First-class hotels for 9 nights• 15 included meals consisting of:

– 9 buffet breakfasts– 1 dinner at hotel PLUS– Dining Plan: 3 dinners and 2 lunches at popular restaurants featuring regional cuisine, including:– Festive dinner in Florence – Lunch in Assisi– Festive dinner in Rome – Lunch in Ravello – Farewell dinner party in Sorrento PLUS

• Welcome cocktail reception in Rome• Special wine-tasting at Magione Castle• Wine, mineral water and coffee or cappuccino served





TREASURES OF ITALY 9 days (7 nights)(3) FLORENCE • (3) ROME • (3) SORRENTO BEST OF ITALY 10 days (9 nights)

Picture perfect Florence cityscape at night

Excursion to one of the world‘s best-known sights – the Leaning Tower of Pisa

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Day 5 Sun Rome Rome is filled with monuments, fountains, antiquitiesand other sites worth exploring. Use this free day to discover the ancient andmodern aspects of cosmopolitan Rome for yourself. You might also chooseto take an optional tour of the Catacombs, St. Peter in Chains, the Pantheon,Tivoli Gardens or Ostia Antica. There’s only one Rome, so make sure you bringhome enough memories to last a lifetime. In the evening again discover on yourown why Roman trattorias are famous for their fine cuisine. After dinner, ex-plore the exciting Roman Dolce Vita and nightlife. (B)

Day 6 Mon Rome This morning experience a very special privately guidedtour of the priceless collection of art and treasures in the Sistine Chapel andVatican Museum. You will be amazed by the beautiful wall frescoes createdby Michelangelo, Perugino and Botticelli. The unique ceiling of the SistineChapel is surely one of Michelangelo’s greatest achievements. Continue to St.Peter’s Basilica, the largest church in the Christian world, built over the tombof St. Peter. Then proceed to the Piazza Venezia and Roman Forum, with astop at the Colosseum – a testament to the greatness of Rome’s past. Continueyour full day tour by viewing the Arch of Constantine, Circus Maximus, theGreat Synagogue, Isola Tiberina and Castel Sant’Angelo. Tonight bid arrivederci to Rome at a special dinner with wine in a lovely Roman restaurant. (B, D)

Day 7 Tue Rome/Naples/Pompeii/Sorrento This morning drive south alongthe Highway of the Sun to Naples, where you will have an orientation drivehighlighting Via Caracciolo (the seafront promenade), the San Carlo OperaHouse, Santa Lucia, and the Angevin Castle. Before heading to Sorrento, stopin Pompeii (the ancient city covered by volcanic lava 2,000 years ago), with aguided tour of the remarkably preserved ruins of temples, houses, gardensand public buildings. Then drive along the spectacular coast road of the Bayof Naples to Sorrento, the famous resort town of orange and lemon groves.Dinner at your hotel restaurant is included. (B, D)

Day 8 Wed Sorrento/Positano/Amalfi/Ravello/Sorrento (Cruise From Positano To Amalfi Along The Celebrated Coastline) Leave Sorrento in themorning for Positano. Brief stop at the Belvedere to enjoy a unique view ofMoorish architecture blended with pastel colored houses. Descend to townby minibus, passing elegant boutiques and craft shops and still have time tovisit its charming center. Weather permitting, board a motorlaunch and cruisealong the coast to Amalfi. Otherwise, you will reach Amalfi by motorcoach.A walking tour of Amalfi’s old town will highlight its powerful 11th centurymaritime republic history. Continue to Ravello, arriving in time for lunchat a restaurant with a spectacular view of the Amalfi coast and the Bay ofSalerno.After lunch you may like to visit Villa Rufolo whose tropical gardensinspired Wagner’s Opera “Parsifal” or simply stroll around the center of townto buy souvenirs or indulge in a gelato. Return to Sorrento where your tourdirector can assist with your selection of dinner venues. (B, L)

Day 9 Thu Sorrento (Capri Excursion) A morning jetfoil whisks you across the blue Bay of Naples to the fabled Isle of Capri, where you will ascendto the Piazzetta (the center of town), visit the Floral Gardens of Caesar Au-gustus, and still have free time for lunch and some shopping before returningto the pier by funicular to board the jetfoil back to Sorrento. Enjoy a farewelldinner in a trendy Sorrento restaurant. (B, D)

Day 10 Fri Depart Sorrento (or extend your stay) Morning transfer toNaples’ Capodichino Airport for your return flight home. (B)

Lunch at a restaurant with a spectacular view of the Amalfi coast and the Bay of Salerno


Reduction for third person sharing

twin-bedded room: $94


Rome





(Wednesday) Land Rates

Mar. 28 $2,934

Apr 4, 11, 18, 25 $2,997

May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 $3,196

Jun 6, 13, 20 $3,196

Jun. 27 $3,039

Jul 4, 11, 18, 25 $2,829

Aug 1,8, 15, 22 $2,829

Aug. 29 $2,986

Sep. 5 $3,091

Sep. 12, 19, 26 $3,196

Oct. 3, 10 $3,143

Oct. 17, 24 $3,039

Oct. 31 $2,682

Nov. 7 $2,682

Prices are per person based on doubleoccupancy. Rates for children and additionalnights at first and last city are available.



Detail of the Coliseum, Rome

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Catania

Palermo

Agrigento

Syracuse

Caltanisetta

PiazzaArmerina

Caltagirone

Taormina

Marsala

Trapani

Erice

Selinunte

Segesta 3

Messina

Reggio di Calabria

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• First-class hotels for 6 nights• 11 included meals, consisting of: – 6 buffet breakfasts – 2 dinners at hotel PLUS – Dining plan: 2 dinners and 1 lunch at popular local restaurants featuring

regional cuisine, including: – Dinner in Taormina – Lunch in Trapani – Farewell dinner in Palermo PLUS • Welcome cocktail reception in Taromina• Wine-tasting excursion to Marsala• Wine, mineral water and coffee or cappuccino served


• Touring by private deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach• Professional Central Holidays Tour Director• Sightseeing as indicated, including local guide and entrance fees• FREE airport arrival and departure transfers

• Travel bag, one per person• Document holder and luggage tags• HEAR CLEAR — Personalized audio system to hear every word

your guide says, even from a distance • Hotel taxes (including city tax) and service charges

Day 1 Fri Catania/Taormina After your morning arrival, you will be metand transferred to your hotel in Taormina. Balance of the day is at leisure.Enjoy a cocktail reception before having dinner at your hotel. (D)

Day 2 Sat Taormina (tour of Mt. Etna volcano) Morning excursion to theslopes of Mt. Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe. This tour also offersan interesting honey-tasting session in Zafferana before climbing to 6,000 feet,where you can enjoy the best views, as you drive through the fertile slopesand villages that sit on ancient volcanic eruptions. In the afternoon there willbe a walking tour of Taormina’s charming city center and the Greek/Romanamphitheater, with its spectacular view of Giardini Naxos and Mount Etna.Tonight you may experience dinner on your own in one of the many colorfulrestaurants of Taormina. (B)

Day 3 Sun Taormina/Syracuse (optional “Godfather” tour) Today experiencean included excursion to Syracuse. A guided tour of this venerable city highlights the Archaeological Park, Greek Theater, Latomia del Paradiso andCave of Dionysius’ Ear. On the way back to Taormina, we offer a once in alifetime experience! You may take an optional “Godfather” tour, featuring theauthentic villages chosen by Francis Ford Coppola for most of the scenes inthe Godfather movies. This is a good way to explore the real untouched Sicilian countryside, local lifestyle and culture. This evening savor a specialSicilian dinner with wine in a restaurant characteristic of this region. (B, D)

Day 4 Mon Taormina/Agrigento/Palermo This morning depart for Agrigento, a hillside town famous for its magnificent Valley of the Temples,a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a guided tour of the valley, dating backto the 5th century B.C. The poet Pindar described the site “as the most beautiful city built by mortal men”. The Doric style temples, all constructedwithin a century, face east, a standard criteria for both Greek and Roman temples so the statue of the god housed in each temple faced the rising sun.The best temple is that of Concordia (similar in design to the Parthenon inAthens) which is in an almost perfectly preserved condition. Your local guidewill highlight the history and architecture of Concordia and of the other

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TREASURES OF ITALY 9 days (7 nights)(3) TAORMINA • (3) PALERMO SPLENDOURS OF SICILY 7 days (6 nights)

A guided tour of Syracuse

Greek/Roman amphitheater, with a veiw of Mt. Enta, Taormina

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temples that are part of this archaeological treasure-trove. After visiting theValley of the Temples, resume travel to Palermo, where you arrive in theevening in time for an enjoyable and relaxing dinner at your hotel. (B, D)

Day 5 Tue Palermo (Excursion to Segesta/Marsala/Trapani) (Special Tasting Of Marsala Sweet Wine) Journey to Segesta, a large archaeologicalzone, with a magnificent Doric temple, 420 B.C. to 430 B.C., located within abeautiful and natural setting that ranks as one of the best-preserved Greek architectural sites. Continue to the sea town of Marsala, re-discovered in the18th century by English merchant John Woodhouse and known for its sweetwines. Visit a wine cellar and sample some Marsala during a special winetasting session. Drive along Trapani’s coastline and stop for a special Sicilian lunch in a restaurant by the sea and return to Palermo. Your tour director can suggest many interesting quality restaurants that offer ambianceand traditional local cuisine for dinner on your own. (B, L)

Day 6 Wed Palermo (optional tour of Cefalù) A morning tour of Palermo,a city full of character, features Quattro Canti - a splendid example of SpanishBaroque architecture, the Palace of the Normans and its superb PalatineChapel, the cathedral, and the famous Benedictine Abbey of Monreale. Hereyou will admire a 12th century cathedral, housing very fine mosaics representing a complete cycle of the Old and New Testaments. Balance of theday is at leisure to relax or take an optional tour with your tour director to thepicturesque fishing village of Cefalù. In the evening, bid arrivederci to yourtravel companions during a festive farewell dinner with delectable cuisineand sparkling in a fashionable restaurant. (B, D)

Day 7 Thu Depart Palermo (or extend your stay) Morning transfer toPalermo Airport for your return flight home. (B)

Enjoy an afternoon coffee or cappuccino in Palermo

valley of the Temples in Agrigento





Taormina (3) Hotel Villa Diodoro 4H


fYou may combine this Sicily vacation with Italy’s Northern Highlights – see pages 28 – 29

(Friday) Land Rates

Apr. 6, 13, 26 $1,781

Apr. 20 $1,718

May 4 $1,718

May 11, 18, 25 $1,781

Jun. 1, 22 $1,718

Jun 8, 15, 29 $1,781

Jul. 6, 13 $1,718

Jul 20, 27 $1,781

Aug 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 $1,781

Sep 7, 14, 21, 28 $1,781

Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 $1,781

Nov. 2 $1,781

Nov. 9, 16 $1,718




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Trapani

Marsala

AgrigentoSyracuseMt. Etna

Catania

Taormina

CefaluPalermo

MonteCassino

Naples

CapriSalernoSorrento

Pompeii

Assisi

Rome

Torgiano

LakeTrasimeno

FlorencePisa

Modena

PaduaveniceMilan Verona

2

Perugia

3

Positano Amalfi

Ercolano

AD

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TYRRHENIANSEA

Day 3 Wed venice/Padua/Modena/Florence (Special Balsamic Tasting In Modena) This morning depart Venice and stop in Padua to visit the Basilica ofSt. Anthony and its large bronze works of Donatello. Continue your scenic driveto Modena where, you’ll be treated to a special balsamic vinegar tasting sessionplus lunch, featuring local specialties and Lambrusco wine. After lunch continueto Florence, home of Michelangelo. In the evening your tour director will suggestrestaurants according to your preferences. (B, L)

Day 4 Thu Florence (Dinner With Music & Merriment In a Tuscan Villa)Morning tour takes you to Michelangelo Square, for a panoramic view of the city,and the Accademia to see Michelangelo’s original “David” statue, Giotto’s BellTower, the Baptistry with its “Gates of Paradise” doors, Signoria Square and SantaCroce Church. Afternoon is free. Tonight enjoy a festive dinner with wine andmusic at a charming villa located on a beautiful Tuscan hillside outside of Florence. (B, D)

Day 5 Fri Florence (Pisa Excursion) This morning is free for some personal exploration or last minute shopping. In the afternoon enjoy an included excursion to one of the world’s best-known sights – the Leaning Tower of Pisa.Late afternoon return to Florence and dinner on your own. (B)

Day 6 Sat Florence/Magione/Assisi/Rome (Special Wine Tasting At MagioneCastle) Morning departure for Rome. Drive through the serene Tuscan and Umbrian countryside, passing by the shores of Lake Trasimeno with a stop at theMagione Castle, dating back to 1150-1170 A.D. The castle is surrounded by therolling terrain of a large farm partly devoted to vineyards (74 acres) and an olivegrove (59 acres). The highlight of the castle visit will be its XV century cellar, wherea wine expert will lecture on the vinification process that takes place at the castle,followed by a delicious tasting of the varieties of wines produced at the castle.Subsequently proceed to Assisi where you will have lunch at a local restaurant.The town of Assisi is a Unesco World Heritage Site. A guided tour of Assisi’s St.Francis Basilica, includes the crypt with the remains of St. Francis as well as masterpieces by Cimabue and Giotto. Arrive in Rome in the late afternoon andenjoy a welcome cocktail reception. Later, experience a taste of the Roman diningscene on your own. (B, L)

Day 7 Sun Rome Rome is filled with monuments, fountains, antiquities andother sites worth exploring. You might also choose to take an optional tour of theCatacombs, St. Peter in Chains, the Pantheon, or Tivoli Gardens. In the eveningagain discover on your own why Roman trattorias are famous for their fine cuisine.After dinner, explore the exciting Roman Dolce Vita and nightlife. (B)

Day 8 Mon Rome This morning experience a privately guided tour of the priceless collection of art and treasures in the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museum.The unique ceiling of the Sistine Chapel is surely one of Michelangelo’s greatestachievements. Continue to stupendous St. Peter’s Basilica, built over the tomb ofSt. Peter. Then proceed to Piazza Venezia and Roman Forum, with a stop at theColosseum – a testament to the greatness of Rome’s past. Continue your tour byviewing the Arch of Constantine, Circus Maximus, the Great Synagogue, and Castel Sant’Angelo. Tonight bid arrivederci to Rome at a special dinner withwine in a lovely Roman restaurant. (B, D)

Day 9 Tue Rome/Naples/Pompeii/Sorrento This morning drive to Naples, whereyou will have an orientation drive highlighting Via Caracciolo (the seafront promenade), the San Carlo Opera House, and the Angevin Castle. Continue toSorrento, stopping in Pompeii (the ancient city covered by volcanic lava 2,000 yearsago), for a guided tour of the remarkably preserved ruins of temples, houses andpublic buildings. Then drive along the spectacular coastline of the Bay of Naplesto Sorrento the famous resort town. Dinner at your hotel restaurant is included.(B, D)

Day 10 Wed Sorrento/Positano/Amalfi/Ravello/Sorrento (Cruise From Posi-tano To Amalfi Along The Celebrated Coastline) Leave Sorrento in the morningfor Positano, where you descend to town by minibus, passing elegant boutiquesand craft shops and still have time to visit its charming center. Weather permitting,board a motorlaunch and cruise along the coast to Amalfi. Otherwise, you willreach Amalfi by motorcoach. A walking tour of Amalfi’s old town will highlightits powerful 11th century maritime republic history. Continue to Ravello, arrivingin time for lunch at a restaurant with a spectacular view of the Amalfi coast and


available from all gateways• First-class hotels for 17 nights• 31 included meals, consisting of: – 17 buffet breakfasts – 3 dinners at hotels PLUS – Dining Plan: 6 dinners and 5 lunches at popular restaurants featuring regional cuisine, including:– Welcome dinner in venice – Lunch in Modena– Festive dinner in Florence – Lunch in Assisi– Festive dinner in Rome – Lunch in Ravello– Dinner in Sorrento – Dinner in Taormina – Lunch in Trapani– Farewell dinner in Palermo PLUS

• Welcome cocktail reception in venice, in Rome and in Taormina• Balsamic vinegar tasting in Modena • Special wine-tasting at Magione Castle• Wine tasting excursion to Marsala• Wine, mineral water and coffee or cappuccino served with lunch and dinner at hotels and restaurants•Touring by private deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach• Professional Central Holidays Tour Director• Sightseeing as indicated, including local guide and all entrance fees• Flight from Naples to Catania• FREE airport arrival and departure transfers•Travel bag, one per person• Document holder and luggage tags• HEAR CLEAR — Personalized audio system to hear every word your guide says, even from a distance • Hotel taxes (including city tax) and service charges

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TREASURES OF ITALY 9 days (7 nights)(2) vENICE • (3) FLORENCE • (3) ROME • (3) SORRENTO • (3) TAORMINA • (3) PALERMO GRAND TOUR OF ITALY & SICILY 18 days (17 nights)

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Day 1 Mon venice Morning arrival into Venice’s Marco Polo Airport. Here you’llbe met and transferred to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. This eveningenjoy a cocktail reception followed by a welcome dinner at a popular restaurant.(D)

Day 2 Tue venice Your morning tour of Venice is on foot and will highlight theBasilica of St. Mark and the Doge’s Palace, with its splendid rooms decorated by16th century artists such as Titian, Tintoretto and Veronese. Also view the Bridgeof Sighs and Piombi Prison. Afternoon is at leisure. For dinner, discover on yourown a local trattoria and indulge in the pleasures of Venetian cuisine. (B)

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the Bay of Salerno.After lunch you may like to visit Villa Rufolo whose tropicalgardens inspired Wagner’s Opera “Parsifal”. Return to Sorrento where your tourdirector can assist with your selection of dinner venues. (B, L)

Day 11 Thu Sorrento (Capri Excursion) A morning jetfoil whisks you acrossthe blue Bay of Naples to the fabled Isle of Capri, where you will ascend to the Piazzetta (the center of town), visit the Floral Gardens of Caesar Augustus, andstill have free time for lunch and some shopping before returning to the pier byfunicular to board the jetfoil back to Sorrento, arriving in time for dinner at a colorful local restaurant. (B, D)

Day 12 Fri Sorrento/Naples/Catania/Taormina Transfer to Naples airport foryour flight to Catania. Arrival in Catania airport. Transfer to your hotel inTaormina.Enjoy a cocktail reception before having dinner at your hotel. (B, D)

Day 13 Sat Taormina (tour of Mt. Etna volcano) Morning excursion to the slopesof Mt. Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe. This tour also offers an interestinghoney-tasting session in Zafferana before climbing to 6,000 feet, where you canenjoy the best views, as you drive through the fertile slopes and villages that sit onancient volcanic eruptions. In the afternoon there will be a walking tour ofTaormina’s charming city center and the Greek/Roman amphitheater, with itsspectacular view of Giardini Naxos and Mount Etna. Tonight you may experiencedinner on your own in one of the many colorful restaurants of Taormina. (B)

Day 14 Sun Taormina/Syracuse/Taormina (optional “Godfather” tour) Todayexperience an included excursion to Syracuse. A guided tour of this historic cityhighlights the Archaeological Park, Greek Theater, Latomia del Paradiso and Caveof Dionysius’ Ear. On your return to Taormina we offer an optional “Godfather”tour, featuring the authentic villages chosen by Francis Ford Coppola for scenes inthe Godfather movies. This evening savor a special Sicilian dinner with wine ina restaurant characteristic of this region. (B, D)

Day 15 Mon Taormina/Agrigento/Palermo Depart for Agrigento, a hillside townfamous for its magnificent Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Enjoy a guided tour of the valley, dating back to the 5th century B.C. The poet Pindar described the site “the most beautiful city built by mortal men”. The besttemple is that of Concordia (similar in design to the Parthenon in Athens) whichis in an almost perfectly preserved condition. Your local guide will highlight thehistory and architecture of Concordia and of the other temples that are part of thisarchaeological treasure-trove. After visiting the Valley of the Temples, resume travelto Palermo, where you arrive in the evening in time for an enjoyable and relaxing dinner at your hotel. (B, D)

Day 16 Tue Palermo (Excursion to Segesta/Marsala/Trapani) (Special TastingOf Marsala Sweet Wine) Journey to Segesta, a large archaeological zone, with amagnificent Doric temple, 420 B.C. to 430 B.C. Continue to the sea town of Marsala,re-discovered in the 18th century by English merchant, John Woodhouse, andknown for its sweet wines. Visit a wine cellar and sample some Marsala duringa special wine-tasting session. Then drive along Trapani’s coastline and stop fora typical Sicilian lunch in a restaurant by the sea.Return to Palermo, where yourtour director will suggest many interesting quality restaurants for dinner on yourown. (B, L)

Day 17 Wed Palermo (optional tour of Cefalù) A morning tour of Palermofeatures Quattro Canti - a splendid example of Spanish Baroque architecture, thePalace of the Normans and its superb Palatine Chapel, the cathedral, and the Benedictine Abbey of Monreale. Here you will admire a 12th century cathedral,housing very fine mosaics representing a complete cycle of the Old and New Testaments. Balance of the day is at leisure. In the evening, bid arrivederci to yourtravel companions during a festive farewell dinner with delectable cuisine andsparkling wine in a fashionable restaurant. (B, D)

Day 18 Thu Depart Palermo (or extend your stay) Morning transfer to PalermoAirport for your return flight home. (B)

Supplements & ReductionsSingle supplement: $1,433

Reduction for third person

sharing twin-bedded room: $220







Taormina (3) Villa Diodoro or Caparena 4H


Beautiful view of Mount Etna from Taormina

(Monday)

Mar. 26 $5,240

Apr. 2 $5,345

Apr. 9 $5,282

Apr. 16 $5,345

Apr. 23 $5,282

Apr. 30 $5,711

May 7, 14 $5,711

May 21 $5,649

May 28 $5,711

Jun. 4 $5,659

Jun. 11 $5,596

Jun. 18 $5,659

Jun. 25 $5,386

Jul. 2 $5,282

Jul. 9, 16, 23, 30 $5,345

Aug. 6, 13, 20 $5,345

Aug. 27 $5,554

Sep. 3 $5,659

Sep. 10, 17, 24 $5,711

Oct. 1, 8 $5,554

Oct. 15 $5,449

Oct. 22 $5,345

Oct. 29 $4,967

Nov. 5 $4,820




Exquisite antique buildings, venice

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HIGHLIGHTS OF GREECE 7 days (6 nights)(3) ATHENS • (4) DAY CRUISE

PiraeusAthens

Santorini Rhodes

Kusadasi

PatmosMykonos

Mediterranean Sea

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Heraklion

Patras

Knossos

Lindos

NaupliaOlympia

DelphiTURKEYGREECE

CRETE

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• 3-night accommodations at selected hotel in Athens• 4-day/3-night cruise, inside cabin with two lower beds and private facilities

(Category IB) onboard the M/V LOUIS OLYMPIA including - Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Reception & Farewell Dinner - Full entertainment program and midnight snack buffet daily

• Buffet breakfast daily in Athens - PLUS breakfast, lunch and dinner daily during cruise

• Half day city tour of Athens, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum• All transfers per itinerary, except airport transfers at arrival

and departure city• Assistance at the hotel in Athens by local representative•Travel bag, one per person• Document holder and luggage tags• Hotel taxes and service charges

Day 1 Tue Athens Arrive at your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure.

Day 2 Wed Athens Half day morning city tour includes highlights of Athens andthe Acropolis plus the new Acropolis Museum. Afternoon and balance of day atleisure. (B)

Day 3 Thu Athens A full day at leisure to explore this lively city on your own ortake an optional tour to Delphi or Argolis, with visits to Mycenae and Epidaurus ora 1-day Saronic Isle cruise to Hydra Aegina and Poros. (B)

Day 4 Fri Cruise/Mykonos This morning you will be transferred to the port ofPiraeus for embarkation on your “floating hotel” and sail to Mykonos. Time to explorethe lively harbor town or take an optional excursion to picturesque Hora, the islandcapital. Sail this evening to Kusadasi. (B, L,D)

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White-washed buildings, sidewalk cafes and chic shops in Santorini

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Day 5 Sat Kusadasi/Patmos Morning arrival in Kusadasi, Turkey locatednearby Ephesus, one of the “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World”. Wanderthrough the famous Turkish bazaar or enjoy an optional tour of Ephesus andthe house of the Virgin Mary. This afternoon sail to Patmos, site of theMonastery of St. John the Divine and the Grotto of the Apocalypse. Optionalexcursions to visit these sites and the island are available. Evening departure.(B,L,D)

Day 6 Sun Santorini Early morning call at the volcanic island of Santorini.Some of the villages are perched on the rim of the volcano and believed bymany to be the site of the Lost Continent of Atlantis. Optional shoreexcursions are offered including to the picturesque village of Oia. View abreathtaking sunset before you sail later this evening. (B,L,D)

Day 7 Mon Depart Athens Disembark in Piraeus this morning. Tour ends.(B)

Looking out at the harbor through the old city wall Rhodes

Hotel Category (or similar)City Tourist First Superior DeluxeAthens (3) Titania 4H Electra 4H Athenian Callirhoe 4H Electra Palace 5H

Tuesday Land/Cruise† Land/Cruise† Land/Cruise† Land/Cruise†

Apr 3, 10, 17, 24 $585 $638 $613 $740

May 1 $576 $671 $653 $772

May 8, 15, 22, 29 $790 $899 $867 $1,005

Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 $790 $899 $867 $1,001

Jul 3, 10, 17,24, 31 $750 $867 $787 $968

Aug 7, 14, 21, 28 $750 $867 $787 $968

Sep 4, 11, 18, 25 $790 $899 $867 $1,001

Oct 2, 9, 16 $790 $899 $867 $1,001

Oct 23 $741 $847 $818 $949

Cabin Upgrade: Supplements (in double) per person

Outside 2 lower beds p.p. Cat. XA $48-$52CAD

Superior Cabin p.p. Cat. XB $62-66CAD

Deluxe Cabin p.p. Cat. XC $121-$134CAD

OTHER CATEGORIES ARE AVAILABLE.

FREE CRUISE for children under 16 years of age if sharing cabin with two adults.

†Plus per person Fuel Surcharge $28 and Port Taxes $104 (see Terms & Conditions for Fuel Surcharge details)

DEPARTURES: APR. 3 TO OCT. 23, 2012

Price varies according to departure dates and hotels chosen. Prices are per person based on double occupancy applicable to the hotels listed. Rates forsingle/triple/children, additional nights at first/last city and a selection of other hotels is available.

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Santorini Rhodes

Kusadasi

PatmosMykonos

Mediterranean Sea

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Patras

Meteora

Knossos

Lindos

NaupliaOlympia

Kalambaka

DelphiTURKEY

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Day 1 Fri Arrive Athens Arrive at your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure.

Day 2 Sat Athens Half day morning city tour includes highlights of Athensand an extended visit to the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum. Afternoonand balance of day at leisure. (B)

Day 3 Sun Athens One full day to explore this fascinating city or take anoptional tour to Delphi or Argolis. (B)

Day 4 Mon Cruise/Mykonos Transfer to the port of Piraeus for embarkationand sail for Mykonos. Afternoon arrival at this cosmopolitan island knownfor its white-washed buildings and lively harbor. An optional excursion topicturesque Hora, the island capital, is available. (B,L,D)

CYCLADIC ADvENTURE 8 days (7 nights)(3) ATHENS • (5) DAY CRUISE



• 3-night accommodations at selected hotel in Athens• 5-day/4-night cruise, inside cabins with two lower beds and private facilities

(Category IB) onboard the M/V LOUIS OLYMPIA* including: - Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Reception & Farewell Dinner - Full entertainment program & midnight snack buffet daily


• Assistance at the hotel in Athens by local representative• All transfers per itinerary, except airport transfers at arrival

and departure city• Half day city tour of Athens, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum•Travel bag, one per person• Document holder and luggage tags• Hotel taxes & service charges

* NOTE - Nov. 1 departure will cruise on the M/v Louis Cristal


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Mv Louis Majesty Site of Ephesus, one of the “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World” in Kusadasi, Turkey

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Day 5 Tue Kusadasi/Patmos Morning arrival in Kusadasi, Turkey, site ofEphesus, one of the “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World”. Optional visit isavailable. Continue to the island of Patmos, site of the Monastery of St. Johnthe Divine. Optional visits to the Grotto where St. John received the Revelationas found in the Last Book of the New Testament or a tour of the scenic islandare available. Sail in the evening. (B,L,D)

Day 6 Wed Rhodes Full day on the “Island of Roses”, site of the Colossusof Rhodes. Optional visits to the majestic Acropolis of Lindos or the MedievalOld Town and Philerimos. From July to September you may visit the Valleyof Butterflies. Sail in the evening. (B,L,D)

Day 7 Thu Heraklion/Santorini Morning arrival at Heraklion, Crete, site ofthe Palace of Knossos (Optional visit available). Also offered is a taste of Crete.Later today sail to Santorini, believed by many to be the site of the lostcontinent of Atlantis. Sail in the evening. (B,L,D)

Day 8 Fri Depart Athens Morning arrival into the port of Piraeus. Tour ends. (B)

Scenic Santorini


Friday Land/Cruise† Land/Cruise† Land/Cruise† Land/Cruise†

Mar 16, 23 $660 $693 $676 $795

Mar 30 $674 $703 $684 $805

Apr 6, 13, 20, 27 $702 $724 $699 $826

May 4, 11, 18, 25 $979 $1,032 $1,062 $1,135

Jun 1, 8, 15, 22 $979 $1,032 $1,062 $1,135

Jun 29 $964 $1,022 $1,032 $1,125

Jul 6, 13, 20, 27 $937 $1,001 $976 $1,103

Aug 3, 10, 17, 24 $937 $1,001 $976 $1,103

Aug 31 $964 $1,022 $1,032 $1,125

Sep 7, 14, 21, 28 $979 $1,032 $1,062 $1,135

Oct 5, 12 $979 $1,032 $1,062 $1,135

Oct 19 $909 $963 $992 $1,065

Oct 26 $889 $942 $972 $1,045

Nov 2 $847 $878 $863 $981








DEPARTURES: MAR. 16 TO NOv. 2, 2012



Kalambaka

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Kusadasi

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Patras

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Lindos

NaupliaOlympia

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THE BEST OF GREECE 13 days (12 nights)

Day 1 Sun Athens Arrive at your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure.

Day 2 Mon Athens Half day morning city tour includes highlights ofAthens and the Acropolis. Afternoon and balance of day at leisure. (B)

Day 3 Tue Delphi Depart this morning for Delphi and the picturesquevillage of Arachova, on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. Arrive in Delphi andvisit the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios, (Treasury of the Athenians, Temple ofApollo, etc.) and the Museum. Afternoon free. Enjoy dinner and stayovernight at Delphi. (B,D)

Day 4 Wed Kalambaka Morning free. Leave Delphi for a scenic ridethrough Central Greece and the town of Lamia to Kalambaka. Enjoy dinnerand stay overnight. (B,D)

Day 5 Thu Kalambaka/Meteora/Athens Morning visit of Meteora. Amidstriking scenery, perched atop soaring stone formations, seeminglysuspended in mid-air, are ageless monasteries. As you ponder how thesecenturies old structures were built, pause to view the priceless, exquisitespecimens of Byzantine art that they protect. Return to Athens via Trikala,Lamia and Thermopylae (see Leonidas’ monument) and the spa of KammenaVourla. Overnight in Athens. (B)

Day 6 Fri Cruise/Mykonos This morning you will be transferred to theport of Piraeus and sail to Mykonos. Disembark in Mykonos and transfer toyour selected hotel. (B)

Day 7-8 Sat-Sun Mykonos Two full days at leisure to explore and enjoy thiscosmopolitan island. Relax at your resort hotel or take local excursions. (B)

visit the ageless monasteries, Meteora

Delphi

(2) ATHENS • (1) DELPHI • (1) KALAMBAKA • (1) ATHENS • (3) MYKONOS • (5) DAY CRUISE



• 3-night accommodations at selected hotel in Athens• 3-day/2-night escorted tour to Delphi and Meteora in

First Class hotels• 3-night accommodations at selected hotel in Mykonos• 5-day/4-night cruise, inside cabin with two lower beds and private facilities

(Category IB) onboard the M/V LOUIS OLYMPIA including:- Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Reception & Farewell Dinner - Full entertainment program & midnight snack buffet daily

• 10 included meals consisting of: - 8 buffet breakfasts - 2 dinners at hotels - PLUS breakfast, lunch and dinner daily during cruise

• Half day city tour of Athens & the Parthenon• Sightseeing as indicated including local guides and entrance fees• All transfers per itinerary, except airport transfers at arrival

and departure city• Assistance at the hotel in Athens by local representative•Travel bag, one per person• Document holder and luggage tags• Hotel taxes and service charges* NOTE - Acropolis Museum closed on Mondays

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Day 9 Mon Mykonos/Cruise Afternoon transfer to your cruise ship anddepart for the next port of call. (B,D)

Day 10 Tue Kusadasi/Patmos Morning arrival in Kusadasi, Turkey, locatednearby Ephesus, one of the “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World”. Wanderthrough the famous Turkish bazaar or enjoy an optional tour of Ephesus andthe house of the Virgin Mary. This afternoon sail to Patmos, site of theMonastery of St. John the Divine and the Grotto of the Apocalypse. Optionalexcursions to visit these sites and the island are available. Evening departurefor Rhodes. (B,L,D)

Day 11 Wed Rhodes A day on the Island of Roses, famed for its MedievalOld Town, great shopping and ancient site of the Colossus of Rhodes.Optional excursions are offered to visit the Temple of Athena on the majesticAcropolis of Lindos, overlooking the Bay of Paul or the Old Town andPhilerimos and, from July to September, visit the Valley of Butterflies. Sail inthe evening. (B,L,D)

Day 12 Thu Heraklion/Santorini Morning call at Greece’s largest island,Crete. Here you have an optional visit of Knossos and the Palace of KingMinos or enjoy a taste of Crete. Later you sail for the volcanic island ofSantorini. Some of the villages are perched on the rim of the volcano andbelieved by many to be the site of the Lost Continent of Atlantis. View abreathtaking sunset before you sail later this evening. (B,L,D)

Day 13 Fri Depart Athens Morning arrival into the port of Piraeus. Tour ends. (B)

Mykonos

Ephesus, Turkey

CRUISE PACKAGE

DEPARTURES: APR. 1 TO OCT. 21, 2012

Hotel Category (or similar)City Tourist/First Superior DeluxeAthens (3) Titania 4H Athenian Callirhoe 4H Electra Palace 5H

Mykonos (3) K Hotel 3H Myconian Ambassador 5H Santa Marina 5H

Delphi (1) Amalia 4H Amalia 4H Amalia 4H

Kalambaka (1) Amalia 4H Amalia 4H Amalia 4H

Sunday Land/Cruise† Land/Cruise† Land/Cruise†Apr 1 $1,589 N/A N/A

Apr 8, 15 $1,589 $1,606 N/A

Apr 22 $1,743 $1,606 N/A

Apr 29 $1,939 $1,911 N/A

May 6, 13 $1,939 $2,034 N/A

May 20 $1,939 $2,118 $2,118

May 27 $1,908 $2,118 $2,118

Jun 3, 10 $2,191 $2,118 $2,334

Jun 17, 24 $2,191 $2,236 $2,334

Jul 1, 8 $2,191 $2,150 $2,551

Jul 15, 22 $1,908 $2,417 $2,551

Jul 29 $1,939 $2,417 $2,551

Aug 5 $1,939 $2,417 $2,551

Aug 12 $1,915 $2,417 $2,551

Aug 19 $1,866 $2,328 $2,551

Aug 26 $1,866 $2,150 $2,303

Sep 2 $1,866 $2,197 $2,334

Sep 9, 16 $1,866 $2,118 $2,118

Sep 23 N/A $2,068 $2,118

Sep 30 N/A $1,968 N/A

Oct 7 N/A $1,968 N/A

Oct 14 N/A $1,898 N/A

Oct 21 N/A $1,877 N/A




Superior Cabin p.p. Cat. XB $$70-75CAD




†Plus per person Fuel Surcharge $38 and Port Taxes $143(see Terms & Conditions for Fuel Surcharge details)


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Day 1 Wed Athens Arrive at your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure.

Day 2 Thu Athens Half day morning city tour includes highlights ofAthens and the Acropolis plus the new Acropolis Museum. Afternoon andbalance of day at leisure. (B)

Day 3 Fri Athens/Cruise Morning at leisure. This afternoon you will betransferred to the port of Piraeus for embarkation on your cruise ship. Enjoythe many shipboard activities or just relax and enjoy the scenery while sailingto your first port of call. (B,D)

Day 4 Sat Cruise/Istanbul Sail across the Aegean to the Sea of Marmara.As we get closer to Istanbul, a majestic view awaits. First colonized almost4,000 years ago, Byzantium and later Constantinople, were the seats of theByzantine Empire for nearly 1000 years. Your cruise ship will over night inIstanbul. Optional “Istanbul by Night” tour or relax on board. (B,L,D)

Day 5 Sun Istanbul Today explore this fascinating city. Take an optionalcity tour to visit the magnificent Basilica of St. Sophia, the Blue Mosque andTopkapi Palace or discover the secret treasures of Istanbul or even take acruise on the scenic Bosphorus. Late afternoon departure for Izmir. (B,L,D)

Day 6 Mon Izmir Morning at sea. Early afternoon arrival at Izmir, onTurkey mainland. An optional excursion is offered to visit Ephesus one ofthe “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World”. Other optional shore excursionsinclude the house of the Virgin Mary, or a tour the city of Izmir itself andPergamum, a major center of the Hellenistic civilization. Resume sailing inthe early evening. (B,L,D)

Day 7 Tue Patmos/Mykonos Morning arrival in Patmos, site of the

AEGEAN ISLES & TURKEY 10 days (9 nights)(2) ATHENS • (8) DAY CRUISE



• 2-night accommodations at selected hotel in Athens• 8-day/7-night cruise to the Greek Islands and Turkey, inside cabin

with 2 lower beds and private facilities (Category IB) onboard the M/V CRISTAL including: - Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Reception & Farewell Dinner - Full entertainment program & midnight snack buffet daily


• All transfers per itinerary, except airport transfers at arrival and departure city

• Half day city tour of Athens, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum• Assistance at the hotel in Athens by local representative•Travel bag, one per person• Document holder and luggage tags• Hotel taxes and service charges

Piraeus

Santorini

Agios Nikolaos

Rhodes

Kusadasi

Patmos

Istanbul

Mediterranean Sea

Patras

Meteora

HeraklionKnossos

Lindos

Kalambaka

Delphi

Olympia

TURKEY

GREECE

CRETE

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Izmir

Mykonos

Athens2


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Grand Bazaar, Istanbul Agios Nicolaos, Crete

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Monastery of St. John the Divine. An optional excursion to visit the Monasteryis available as well as a tour of this scenic island. Afternoon arrival inMykonos, famous for its jet-set atmosphere, white-washed buildings,sidewalk cafes and chic shops. Optionally you may visit picturesque Hora,the island capital, or take a cruise to Delos, once a Sacred Island and legendarybirthplace of the Sun God Apollo. Late evening sailing for Rhodes. (B,L,D)

Day 8 Wed Rhodes Spend the day on Rhodes, the Island of Roses, famedfor its Medieval Old Town, great shopping and the ancient site of the Colossusof Rhodes. Here optional visits to the Temple of Athena on the majesticAcropolis of Lindos or the Old Town and Philerimos are available. From Julyto September you may also visit the Valley of Butterflies and Kamiros. (B,L,D)

Day 9 Thu Crete/Santorini Morning arrival at Heraklion, Crete. Optionalvisit to the Palace of Knossos, legendary home of the Minotaur. Also availableis another optional excursions to explore the mythical countryside. Shortlybefore noon sail to Santorini, known as the “most beautiful island”. Thevillage is perched on the rim of an ancient volcano and believed by many tobe the site of the Lost Continent of Atlantis. This evening sail to Piraeus.(B,L,D)

Day 10 Fri Depart Athens (or extend your stay) Morning arrival intothe port of Piraeus. Tour ends. (B)

Optional visit to the Palace of Knossos


Wednesday Land/Cruise† Land/Cruise† Land/Cruise† Land/Cruise†

Mar 28 $848 $870 $858 $938

Apr 4, 11, 18, 25 $876 $891 $874 $959

May 2 $876 $912 $931 $980

May 9, 16, 23, 30 $1,226 $1,263 $1,282 $1,331

Jun 6, 13, 20, 27 $1,226 $1,263 $1,282 $1,331

Jul 4, 11, 18, 25 $1,199 $1,242 $1,224 $1,310

Aug 1, 8, 15, 22. 29 $1,199 $1,242 $1,224 $1,310

Sep 5, 12, 19, 26 $1,226 $1,263 $1,282 $1,331

Oct 3, 10, 17 $1,226 $1,263 $1,282 $1,331

Oct 24 $1,114 $1,151 $1,170 $1,219








DEPARTURES: MAR. 28 TO OCT. 24, 2012



Athens

Santorini Rhodes

Kusadasi

Patmos

Istanbul

Canakkale

Mediterranean Sea

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2

1

Heraklion

PiraeusPatras

Meteora

Lindos

Pergamum

Olympia

Delphi

KalambakaTroy

Gallipoli

IzmirEphesus

TURKEY

GREECE

CRETE

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Day 1 Thu Arrival to Istanbul Arrive at your hotel. Balance of the day isat leisure before a welcome briefing in the hotel.

Day 2 Fri Istanbul Today enjoy a tour of this fascinating city. Highlightsinclude the Topkapi Palace (excluding Harem), the glorious St. SophiaBasilica*, the magnificent Blue Mosque, the Byzantine Hippodrome and finishthe tour by spending some time at the world’s largest shopping mall, theGrand Bazaar. Return to your Istanbul hotel for overnight. Optional: Dinnerwith Belly dancing entertainment. (B)

Day 3 Sat Istanbul/Gallipoli/Dardanelles/Canakkale Early morningdeparture from Istanbul, as your tour takes you to the northern Aegean cityof Canakkale, along the Sea of Marmara and across the Dardanelles. Visit thebattle fields of WWI at Gallipoli: Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery, ChunukBair and Gabatepe War Museum. Then, cross the Dardanelles to Canakkale,where we will check in to the hotel for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

Day 4 Sun Canakkale/Troy/Pergamum/Kusadasi This morning visit thelegendary city of Troy, immortalized by Homer in his epic poem, the Iliad.Also see a wooden replica of the Trojan horse, which, according to Homer,caused the fall of Troy. Next, we proceed to visit the ancient kingdom ofPergamum, where we visit the ancient Asclepion Medical Center, Acropolis,the Temple of Athena and the famous library. We continue on to our hotel inKusadasi for dinner and overnight. (B,D)



• 7-night accommodations at selected hotels: 2 nights Istanbul, 1 Canakkale,2 Kusadasi & 2 Athens

• 4-day/3-night cruise, inside cabin with two lower beds and private facilities(Categories IA, IB, IC) onboard the M/V LOUIS OLYMPIA* including: - Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Reception & Farewell Dinner - Full entertainment program & midnight snack buffet daily

• 10 included meals consisting of: - 7 buffet breakfasts at hotels - 1 dinner at hotel in Canakkale - 2 dinners at hotel in Kusadasi - PLUS breakfast, lunch and dinner daily during cruise

• Assistance at the hotel in Istanbul and Athens by local representative•Touring by private, air-conditioned motorcoach (Day 4-6)• Sightseeing as indicated in itinerary including local guides and entrance

fees, where required• Half day city tour of Athens, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum• All transfers per itinerary, except for airport departure transfer in Athens•Travel bag, one per person• Document holder and luggage tags• Hotel taxes and service charges

* NOTE - Oct.31 US departure will cruise on the M/v Louis Cristal

The colorful Grand Bazaar, Istanbul

HISTORIC TURKEY,THE AEGEAN & ATHENS 1 (2) ISTANBUL • (1) CANAKKALE • (2) KUSADASI • (4) DAY CRUISE • (2) ATHENS

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Day 5 Mon Kusadasi (Ephesus/virgin Mary’s House) This morning we setoff for the ancient city of Ephesus. Our walking tour includes the GreatRoman Theatre, Gymnasium of Vedus, the magnificent Library of Celsus andthe Temple of Hadrian. Continue to the House of Virgin Mary where she isbelieved to have spent the last years of her life under the care of St. John theTheologian. During this tour also visit a regional rug center and return tohotel in Kusadasi. Optional: afternoon tour of Sardis or Sirince. Dinner athotel in Kusadasi and overnight. (B,D)

Day 6 Tue Kusadasi/Cruise/Patmos Morning transfer to the pier to boardyour cruise ship sailing to Patmos where you arrive in the early afternoon.Here is where St. John the Divine received The Revelation as found in theLast Book of the New Testament. Optional excursions are available to theMonastery and The Grotto of the Apocalypse or tour the scenic island. Sailin the evening for the island of Rhodes. (B,L,D)

Day 7 Wed Rhodes A day on the Island of Roses, famed for its MedievalOld Town, great shopping and ancient site of the Colossus of Rhodes.Optional excursions are offered to visit the Temple of Athena on the majesticAcropolis of Lindos, overlooking the Bay of Paul or the Old Town andPhilerimos and, from July to September, visit the Valley of Butterflies. Sail inthe evening. (B,L,D)

Day 8 Thu Heraklion/Santorini Morning call at Greece’s largest island,Crete. Here you have an optional visit of Knossos and the Palace of KingMinos or enjoy a taste of Crete. Later you sail for the volcanic island ofSantorini believed by many to be the site of the Lost Continent of Atlantis.View a breathtaking sunset before you sail later this evening. (B,L,D)

Day 9 Fri Cruise/Piraeus/Athens Early morning arrival in Piraeus.Disembark from your cruise ship and transfer to your hotel. Athens is thecapital of Greece, the cradle of democracy and the birthplace of WesternCivilization, where the ancient and the new co-exist seamlessly. Balance ofthe day is at leisure. Your Central Holidays representative will assist in gettingyou started in local explorations. (B)

Day 10 Sat Athens The half day morning city tour includes highlights ofAthens and the Acropolis plus the new Acropolis Museum. Afternoon andbalance of day at leisure. (B)

Day 11 Sun Depart Athens (or extend your stay) (B)

*NOTE - If taking a Saturday departure, since St. Sophia is closed onMondays, it will be visited the following day before leaving for Canakkale.

Ancient Ephesus, Turkey

Church in Santorini

CRUISE PACkAGE ESCORTED & CRUISE PACKAGE

Hotel Category (or similar)City Superior DeluxeIstanbul (2) Crowne Plaza Harbiye 5H Crowne Plaza Harbiye 5H

Canakkale (1) Kolin 5H Kolin 5H

Kusadasi (2) Charisma 5H Charisma 5H

Athens (2) Athenian Callirhoe 4H Electra Palace 4H

Thursday Land/Cruise† Land/Cruise†

Mar 15, 22 $1,431 $1,510

Mar 29 $1,446 $1,531

Apr 5, 12, 19 $1,446 $1,531

Apr 26 $1,503 $1,552

May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 $1,780 $1,829

Jun 7, 14, 21 $1,780 $1,829

Jun 28 $1,723 $1,808

Jul 5, 12, 19, 26 $1,723 $1,808

Aug 2, 9, 16 $1,723 $1,808

Aug 23 $1,751 $1,819

Aug 30 $1,780 $1,829

Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 $1,780 $1,829

Oct 4, 11 $1,780 $1,829

Oct 18 $1,690 $1,739

Oct 25 $1,617 $1,696

Nov 1 $1,724 $1,803

Cabin Upgrade: Supplements (in double) per personOutside 2 lower beds p.p. Cat. XA $52-$58CADSuperior Cabin p.p. Cat. XB $70-75CADDeluxe Cabin p.p. Cat. XC $173-$191CADOTHER CATEGORIES ARE AVAILABLE.FREE CRUISE for children under 16 years of age if sharing cabin with two adults.

†Plus per person Fuel Surcharge $38 and Port Taxes $144(see Terms & Conditions for Fuel Surcharge details)

DEPARTURES: MAR. 15 TO NOv.1 , 2012


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Santorini

Agios Nikolaos

Rhodes

Kusadasi

Patmos

Istanbul

Mediterranean Sea

Patras

Meteora

HeraklionKnossos

Lindos

Kalambaka

Delphi

Olympia

TURKEY

GREECE

CRETE

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Ismir

Mykonos

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ATHENS, TURKEY,THE AEGEAN & SANTORINI 1 (2) ATHENS • (7) DAY CRUISE • (3) SANTORINI



• 5-night accommodations at selected hotels: 2 nights Athens & 3 Santorini

• 7-day/6-night cruise to the Greek Islands & Turkey, inside cabinwith 2 lower beds and private facilities (Category IB) onboard theM/V CRISTAL including: - Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Reception & Farewell Dinner - Full entertainment program & midnight snack buffet daily

• 5 buffet breakfasts at hotels - PLUS breakfast, lunch and dinner daily during cruise

• Half day city tour of Athens, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum• All transfers per itinerary, except airport transfers at arrival

and departure city• Assistance at the hotel in Athens by local representative•Travel bag, one per person• Document holder and luggage tags• Hotel taxes and service charges

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Day 1 Wed Athens Arrive at your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure.

Day 2 Thu Athens Half day morning city tour includes highlights of Athens,the Acropolis and the new Acropolis Museum. Afternoon and balance of dayat leisure. (B)

Day 3 Fri Athens/Cruise Morning at leisure. This afternoon you will betransferred to the port of Piraeus for embarkation on your cruise ship.Discover the many shipboard activities or just relax and enjoy the scenerywhile sailing to your first port of call. (B,L,D)

Day 4 Sat Cruise/Istanbul Sail across the Aegean to the Sea of Marmara.As we get closer to Istanbul, a majestic view awaits. First colonized almost4,000 years ago, Byzantium and later Constantinople, was the seat of theByzantine Empire for nearly 1000 years. Your cruise ship will overnight inIstanbul. Optional “Istanbul by Night” tour or relax on board. (B,L,D)

Day 5 Sun Istanbul Today explore this fascinating city. Take an optionalcity tour to visit the magnificent Basilica of St. Sophia, the Blue Mosque andthe Topkapi Palace or discover the secret treasures of Istanbul or even take acruise on the scenic Bosphorus. Late afternoon departure for Izmir. (B,L,D)

Day 6 Mon Izmir Morning at sea. Early afternoon arrival at Izmir, on Turkeymainland. Several optional excursions are offered. You may visit Ephesus,one of the “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World”. Other optional shoreexcursions also include the house of the Virgin Mary, or a tour the city of Izmiritself and Pergamum, a major center of the Hellenistic civilization. Resumesailing in the early evening. (B,L,D)

Day 7 Tue Patmos/Mykonos Morning arrival in Patmos, site of theMonastery of St. John the Divine. An optional excursion to visit the Monasteryis available as well as a tour of this scenic island. Afternoon arrival inMykonos, famous for its jet-set atmosphere, white-washed buildings,sidewalk cafes and chic shops. Optionally you may visit picturesque Hora,the island capital, or take a cruise to Delos, once a Sacred Island and legendarybirthplace of the Sun God Apollo. Late evening sailing for Rhodes. (B,L,D)

Buyuk Mecidiye Mosque, Istanbul

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Day 8 Wed Rhodes Spend the day on Rhodes, the Island of Roses, famedfor its Medieval Old Town, great shopping and the ancient site of the Colossusof Rhodes. Here optional visits to the Temple of Athena on the majesticAcropolis of Lindos or the Old Town and Philerimos are available. From Julyto September you may also visit the Valley of Butterflies and Kamiros. (B,L,D)

Day 9 Thu Crete/Santorini Morning arrival at Heraklion, Crete. Optionalvisit to the Palace of Knossos, legendary home of the Minotaur. Also availableis another optional excursion to explore the mythical countryside. Shortlybefore noon sail to Santorini, known as the “most beautiful island”. Thevillage is perched on the rim of an ancient volcano and believed by many tobe the site of the Lost Continent of Atlantis. This evening sail to Piraeus.(B,L,D)

Day 10-11 Fri-Sat Santorini Two full days to explore the wonders of thisunique island. Enjoy a magnificent sunset at a cafe in Oia. Optional visit onyour own to a local winery or relax at one of the black sand beaches. (B)

Day 12 Sun Depart Athens (or extend your stay) A short flight to AthensAirport (additional cost) this morning where you connect with your returnflight. (B)

Whitewashed church in Santorini

Agios Nikolaos bay

CRUISE PACkAGE CRUISE PACKAGE


Santorini (3) Dedalus 4H El Greco 4H Aressana 4H Majestic 5H

Wednesday Land/Cruise† Land/Cruise† Land/Cruise† Land/Cruise†

Mar 28 $1,119 $1,150 $1,216 $1,397

Apr 4, 11, 18 $1,147 $1,172 $1,231 $1,418

Apr 25 $1,147 $1,172 $1,231 $1,453

May 2 $1,147 $1,307 $1,410 $1,475

May 9, 16 $1,562 $1,658 $1,760 $1,825

May 23 $1,562 $1,658 $1,760 $1,965

May 30 $1,562 $1,658 $1,872 $2,036

Jun 6 $1,562 $1,714 $1,872 $2,036

Jun 13, 20 $1,562 $1,741 $1,872 $2,036

Jun 27 $1,651 $1,741 $1,872 $2,176

Jul 4 $1,624 $1,720 $1,814 $2,155

Jul 11 $1,624 $1,742 $1,888 $2,155

Jul 18 $1,624 $1,787 $1,888 $2,155

Jul 25 $1,735 $1,787 $1,888 $2,155

Aug 1, 8. 15 $1,735 $1,787 $1,888 $2,155

Aug 22 $1,698 $1,720 $1,888 $2,155

Aug 29 $1,624 $1,720 $1,888 $2,155

Sep 5 $1,651 $1,741 $1,945 $2,036

Sep 12, 19 $1,562 $1,741 $1,872 $2,036

Sep 26 $1,498 $1,675 $1,760 $1,825

Oct 3 $1,498 $1,544 $1,760 $1,825

Oct 10 $1,498 $1,544 $1,639 $1,813

Oct 17 $1,498 $1,544 $1,639 $1,790

Cabin Upgrade: Supplements (in double) per personOutside 2 lower beds p.p. Cat. XA $81-$111CADSuperior Cabin p.p. Cat. XB $110-141CADDeluxe Cabin p.p. Cat. XC $363-$413CADOTHER CATEGORIES ARE AVAILABLE.



DEPARTURES: MAR. 28 TO OCT. 17, 2012


12 days (11 nights)


Day 7 Marmaris We drive south today to the resort city of Marmaris locatedon the Mediterranean Sea. The afternoon is free to enjoy its beaches, the townmarkets and its shops. (B,D)

Day 8 Depart Marmaris Our tour ends today after breakfast. (B)

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Day 1 Arrive Istanbul On arrival at the airport we meet and transfer to yourhotel. This evening there will be a Welcome briefing

Day 2 Istanbul Today we set off on a full day tour of Istanbul. Included duringthis guided tour are: the magnificent Topkapi Palace (excluding harem), theHippodrome, the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia and finally the Grand Bazaar.Tonight there is an optional dinner with belly dancing entertainment (at additional cost). (B)

Day 3 Gallipoli – Dardanelles – Canakkale We set off this morning for Gallipoli to visit Anzac Cove, Chunuk Bair Lone Pine Cemetery and theGabate War Museum. Afterwards, we cross the Dardanelles to spend thenight in Canakkale. (B,D)

Day 4 Troy – Pergamum – Kusadasi Today we visit Troy with its famousreplica of the wooden Trojan Horse then head down the Aegean coast to Asclepion, the ancient Medical Center in Pergamum before arriving in the seaside town of Kusadasi for a two-night stay. (B,D)

Day 5 Ephesus & Seljuk – Kusadasi Spend the morning touring the spectac-ular Roman ruins of Ephesus as well as visit the house of the Virgin Mary innearby Seljuk followed by a tour of a regional rug production center. The afternoon is at leisure with optional excursions (at additional cost) to visit theancient sites of Sardis or Sirince. (B,D)

Day 6 Pamukkale Take a beautiful drive inland through many fertile valleysto Pamukkale, a mountain of white limestone where hot springs cascadedown the hillsides. Here we will visit the Roman baths at Hierapolis at thetop of the mountain with time afterwards to enjoy the thermal pools of ourhotel. (B,D)



• 7-nights deluxe accommodation• 12 Included meals, consisting of 7 breakfasts & 5 dinners• Touring by air conditioned motorcoach• English-speaking tour director• Sightseeing as indicated, including English speaking local guide and all entrance fees• Arrival and departure transfers• Hotel taxes and service charges

(2) ISTANBUL • (1) CANAKKALE • (2) KUSADASI • (1) PAMUKKALE • (1) MARMARIS ESCORTED PACKAGE

WESTERN TURKEY 8days (7 nights)



Istanbul (2) Crowne Plaza Harbiye 5H

Canakkale (1) kolin Hotel 5H

kusadasi (2) Charisma Hotel 5H

Pamukkale (1) Pam Thermal Hotel 4H

Marmaris (1) Annemon Hotel 4H

Apr 5, 12, 19, 26, 29

May 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31 $1,219

Jun 3, 7, 10, 14, 21, 28 $1,219

Jul 5, 12, 19, 26 $1,219

Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 $1,219

Sep 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 $1,219

Oct 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 25 $1,219





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Day 8 Antalya Today is a free day to explore on your own. There are alsoa number of Optional Excursions (at additional cost) such as a tour of the ruinsat Phaselis or a relaxing yacht cruise along the Turquoise Mediterranean coastline. (B,D)

Day 9 Aspendos – Konya After breakfast we depart for Konya and en routevisit the famous theatre in Aspendos. In Konya where we stay the night, wewill visit the Mevlana Mausoleum and Karatay Koran School. (B,D)

Day 10 Cappadocia En route to Cappadocia this morning we stop to visit the13th century Agzikarahan caravansary. On arrival in the land of 'Fairy Chim-neys', we will tour the famous underground city of Sarhatli and visit a regionalcarpet production center. Tonight after our dinner in a local restaurant there willbe an optional (at additional cost) Whirling Dervishes performance. (B,D)

Day 11 Cappadocia Early this morning there is an Optional (at additionalcost) Hot Air Balloon excursion where we float above volcanic valleys withtheir fairy chimneys and caves as the sun rises over Cappadocia. After break-fast, we visit Goreme, Avanos, Pasabagi, Red Valley, and have a brief tour ofa regional pottery workshop in a cave.

Day 12 Ankara Driving through the heart of Anatolia today we pass the saltlake area before arriving in the early afternoon in Ankara. Our tour ofTurkey's capital will include the Ataturk Mausoleum and the Anatolian Civilizations Museum. (B,D)

Day 13 Istanbul After a scenic morning drive we arrive in Istanbul. The afternoon is free to explore this exotic city on your own or take an optionalexcursion (at additional cost) of a cruise on the Bosphorus including lastminute shopping in the Spice Market. Tonight we bid each other goodbye ata ,farewell dinner. (B,D)

Day 14 Istanbul After breakfast we will transfer you to the airport for yourflight home. (B)

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Day 1 Arrive Istanbul You are met at the airport and transferred to yourhotel. This evening there will be a Welcome briefing.

Day 2 Istanbul Today we set off on a full day tour of Istanbul. Included duringthis guided tour are: the magnificent Topkapi Palace (excluding harem), theHippodrome, the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia and finally the Grand Bazaar.Tonight there is an optional dinner with belly dancing entertainment (at additional cost). (B)

Day 3 Gallipoli – Dardanelles – Canakkale We set off this morning for Gallipoli to visit Anzac Cove, Chunuk Bair Lone Pine Cemetery and theGabate War Museum. Afterwards, we cross the Dardanelles to spend thenight in Canakkale. (B,D)

Day 4 Troy – Pergamum – Kusadasi Today we visit Troy with its famousreplica of the wooden Trojan Horse then head down the Aegean coast to Asclepion, the ancient Medical Center in Pergamum before arriving in theseaside town of Kusadasi for a two-night stay. (B,D)

Day 5 Ephesus & Seljuk – Kusadasi Spend the morning touring the spectacular Roman ruins of Ephesus as well as visit the house of the VirginMary in nearby Seljuk followed by a tour of a regional rug production center.The afternoon is at leisure with optional excursions (at additional cost) to visitthe ancient sites of Sardis or Sirince. (B,D)

Day 6 Pamukkale Take a beautiful drive inland through many fertile valleysto Pamukkale, a mountain of white limestone where hot springs cascadedown the hillsides. Here we will visit the Roman baths at Hierapolis at thetop of the mountain with time afterwards to enjoy the thermal pools of ourhotel. (B,D)

Day 7 Perge – Antalya This morning we drive south to the resort town ofAntalya, stop to visit the ancient Roman city of Perge, where St. Paul gave hisfirst sermon. The balance of the day is free to relax by the Mediterranean. (B,D)



• 13-nights deluxe accommodation• 24 Included meals, consisting of 13 breakfasts & 11 dinners• Touring by air conditioned motorcoach• English-speaking tour director• Sightseeing as indicated, including English speaking local guide and all entrance fees• Arrival and departure transfers• Hotel taxes and service charges

(2) ISTANBUL • (1) CANAKKALE • (2) KUSADASI • (1) PAMUKKALE • (2) ANTALYA • (1) KONYA(2) CAPPADOCIA • (1)ANAKRA • (1) ISTANBUL

ESCORTED PACKAGE

GLORIES OF TURKEY 14days (13 nights)

Supplements & ReductionsSingle supplement: On Request


Istanbul (3) Crowne Plaza Harbiye 5H

Canakkale (1) kolin Hotel 5H

kusadasi (2) Charisma Hotel 5H

Pamukkale (1) Pam Thermal Hotel 4H

Antalya (2) Crowne Plaza Hotel 5H

konya (1) Hilton Garden Inn 4H

Cappadocia (2) Lykia Lodge 4H

Ankara (1) Crowne Plaza Hotel 5H

Apr 5, 12, 19, 26, 29 $1,677

May 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31 $1,677

Jun 3, 7, 10, 14, 21, 28 $1,677

Jul 5, 12, 19, 26 $1,677

Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 $1,677

Sep 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 $1,677

Oct 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 25 $1,677

Nov 1, 4, 8, 15 $1,468

Dec 20 $1,637

Jan 17 $1,468

Feb 14 $1,468

Mar 7, 14, 21, 24 $1,468

Prices are per person based on double occupancy.

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