To Our Valued Travel Agents, Friends and
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To Our Valued Travel Agents, Friends and
To Our Valued Travel Agents, Friends and Customers... I wish to thank all of our valued travel agents and customers who have booked clients with Celtic Tours World Vacations since 1972. At Celtic Tours World Vacations, you will always find a friendly human voice on the other end of the line. We personally answer every call that comes into our office during business hours, making sure you do not have to navigate through a phone queue and you are taken care of straight away. Discov For excellence in your travel planning, your first stop should be your Professional Travel Agent! (Celtic Tours would be happy to give you a list of qualified travel agents in your area.) Most travel agent clients repeat with Celtic due to the variety of destinations that we service. Our Europe brochure brings you Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Poland, Czech Republic, plus new and exciting cruising options in Croatia. And if you don’t see what you are looking for here, give us a call or go to our website. We have many more touring options and destinations for you to choose from! Customers can take advantage of early bird promotional discounts and save more often when they travel to multiple destinations. Visit our website and contact your travel agent to sign up for sales and our newsletter, which brings you a wealth of touring information. Save more on family vacations and travel as a group by private motorcoach or join one of our popular tours from our brochure. Your dream of international travel will be brought to reality by selecting a travel professional who will be able to offer first hand knowledge regarding the destination you will be visiting. They know the travel landscape and will be able to support you should you have concerns or difficulties. They are a phone call away, in comparison to online booking services, which will not answer your questions or assist you once the sale is made. The nation’s most reliable tour operators belong to the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA). All members are required to post a minimum $1 million dollar bond, which is supervised outside of the tour operator’s control. Please take advantage of family discounts, specials and more, offered here and on our website, with a visit to our website at www.celtictours.com or visit us on Facebook for up-to-date sales and promotions! All available through your local travel agent. We look forward to offering you a warm welcome on your Celtic Tours World Vacation. Remember to have your travel agent request availability of dates from Celtic Tours, as some tours sell out very fast. Have a wonderful holiday and please contact me with your comments on your return. Sincerely, Noel F. Murphy President What other travelers are saying! • “Your help in organizing my clients Italy vacation was so valuable. Your suggestions were the best. Thank you!” O.P., California • “I really appreciate that there is always a friendly voice when I call to help me right away and your new 24/7 help number is a real comfort.” Travel Agent., Texas • “What an incredible trip [my client] had in Europe. They ABSOLUTELY loved their trip, and your partner in Germany. They went above and beyond for my clients.” Travel Agent, West Virginia • “We had a marvelous time. Everything was perfect at the Villa. Our cooking class was excellent. Everyone loved the experience and the food. I would definitely suggest this location for my clients.” Travel Agent, Wisconsin • “Our whole trip was a joy. Croatia is a beautiful country. We are already beginning to plan our next adventure.” K.S., Pennsylvania ver Europe 2016 OUR TOURS Celtic Tours has made careful consideration when putting our packages and tours together for you, coupling the best hotels with excellent touring options, operators and more. Plus, our tour guides are renowned for their impeccable service and support while you and your group are traveling. Our tours are well known to the travel agents, who consider them the best value for your money. NO HIDDEN COSTS Celtic Tours World Vacations does not have hidden costs on our tours, like many other companies. No reservation charges, no baggage fees, no additional service charges. GUARANTEED PRICE Our price guarantee is for all land packages purchased. We will not increase any price once you are under deposit. In this way, we protect you against any currency rate changes. MORE TOUR OPTIONS We code share with the best, to bring you the best of Europe with new tours featuring Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Austria, Poland and more. You can be confident that when you plan your vacation with Celtic Tours, you will be delighted with all of our tours. 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SELF-DRIVE TOURS We offer a wide range of self-drive touring options for you throughout Europe. Call us for car rental and hotel rates in your favorite cities. GROUP TRAVEL Celtic Tours can offer your group special rates for either our published brochure tours or an itinerary designed for your group. You can travel by private coach or share one of our many scheduled departures. Our group rates for all destinations include free and discounted places for the group organizers. COMBINATION TOURS Combine any two 5-night or longer tours of Ireland and Italy tours and save up to 8% land discount. Bring your family and friends and save! Discount applies to both tours. Cannot be combined with other discounts. VISIT US ONLINE TO VIEW & REQUEST OUR IRELAND AND BRITAIN 2016 BROCHURE The Celtic Tours World Vacations Difference QUALITY SERVICE & VALUE since 1972! Inside: Page A Taste of Rome NEW 5 Day Rome City Stay.............................................. 5 Celtic Tours, a recognized leader in tourism to Europe is a proud member of the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA), National Association of Career Travel Agents (NACTA), OSSN and Vacation.com Italy by Rail NEW 7 Day Independent Rail Tour-Rome, Florence & Venice.6 Tuscan Delights 6 Day Independent Villa Package............................... 7 Italian Self-Drive - Hotel and Car NEW 5 Day Self-Drive Vacation......................................... 8 Italian Flavors - Rome, Tuscany & Cinque Terre 8 Day Escorted - GUARANTEED DEPARTURES.............. 9 Rome & the Magnificent South NEW 9 Day Semi-Escorted - GUARANTEED DEPARTURES...... 10 Your Money is Protected! Treasures of Italy 8 Day Escorted - GUARANTEED DEPARTURES.............. 11 Sicilian Sun 9 Day Escorted - GUARANTEED DEPARTURES.............. 12 Rome & Sunny Highlights - NEW 8 Day Semi-Escorted & Private Tour - GUARANTEED.... 13 Croatia and Italy - NEW 13 Day Escorted - GUARANTEED DEPARTURES............ 14 Cruising Croatia - NEW 9 Day Cruise/Touring - GUARANTEED DEPARTURES..... 15 Dubrovnik to Venice - NEW 12 Day Cruise/Tour - GUARANTEED DEPARTURES........ 16 Croatian Discovery - NEW 10 Day Escorted - GUARANTEED DEPARTURES............ 17 Vienna to Budapest 8 Day Escorted - GUARANTEED DEPARTURES.............. 18 Warsaw, Berlin and Prague 8 Day Escorted - GUARANTEED DEPARTURES.............. 19 Warsaw to Vienna 10 Day Escorted - GUARANTEED DEPARTURES............ 20 Prague, Vienna and Budapest 11 Day Escorted - GUARANTEED DEPARTURES............ 21 Romantic Germany 9 Day Escorted - GUARANTEED DEPARTURES.............. 22 Magic of the Black Forest - Germany 7 Day Escorted - GUARANTEED DEPARTURES.............. 23 Highlights of Austria 9 Day Escorted - GUARANTEED DEPARTURES.............. 24 Magical Switzerland 8 Day Escorted - GUARANTEED DEPARTURES.............. 25 Travel Protection Plan.......................................... 26 Terms and Conditions........................................... 27 In addition to the tours featured here in our brochure, we also offer many more tours online. Please visit us online at WWW.CELTICTOURS.COM for more touring options or call 800-833-4373 and one of our experts will be delighted to match the best tour to your needs. www.celtictours.com United States Tour Operators Association $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program As an Active Member of USTOA, it is required to post $1 Million with USTOA to be used to reimburse, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program, the advance payments of Celtic Tours’ customers in the unlikely event of Celtic Tours bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of business. Further, you should understand that the $1 Million posted by Celtic Tours may be sufficient to provide only a partial recovery of the advance payments received by Celtic Tours. More details of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program may be obtained by writing to USTOA at 345 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1801, New York, New York 10001, or by email to information@ ustoa.com or by visiting their website at www.USTOA.com. Celtic Savings and More! Since 1972, Celtic Tours World Vacations has been bringing you quality vacations, service and travel excellence, with more ways to save. Save With EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS Save on select tours and departures. Discounts limited to the first 10 passengers and cannot be combined with other discounts, promotions or savings. Early Bird Savings Save With - family & friends discounts Save 8% on the land on any escorted motorcoach tour - 8 days / 6 nights or longer when six or more family or friends travel together on the same tour. Savings up to $1400! Use code: 2016ff6p8P Save 5% on the land on any escorted motorcoach tour - 7 days / 5 nights when six or more family or friends travel together on the same tour. Use code: 2016ff6p5P Save With 2-fer discounts Book any two escorted coach tours to any of our destinations and receive 8% per person off the land cost. Discount applied at time of booking. (Applies to joint tours taken in conjunction with each other). Specials Sign up online at WWW.CELTICTOURS.COM to receive weekly deals, touring information, super sales and more! Note, discounts cannot be combined A Taste Of Rome There is no city on Earth that is quite like Rome. Rich in history, culture and sophistication. Our Taste of Rome City Stay is a cultural immersion into the very best parts of Rome. Your Itinerary Day 01: Rome. Arriving in Italy’s captivating Capital, the city welcomes you. Filled with relics and memories of one of the greatest civilizations in history, as well as the more recent reminders of its continued success, there is much to see and do in the “Eternal City”. A private driver will be waiting for you at the airport, set to escort you to your hotel on arrival. Time to relax or begin exploring. Your day and evening are free in Rome. Overnight in Rome. Day 02: Rome - Vatican Tour. Your morning guided sightseeing and orientation tour, [with headset] is rich in religious and ancient history. Visit the Vatican Museums* to see the amazing treasures. See the Sistine Chapel, where the Conclave is held to elect new Popes. View Michelangelo’s The Last Judgment and his famous ceiling paintings. Also on the agenda today, see monumental St. Peter’s Square and the Basilica, built in 313 AD above St. Peter the Apostle’s tomb and home to Michelangelo’s masterpiece Renaissance sculpture The Pietà. Remainder of the day is free. Overnight in Rome. (*Note, the Vatican Tour does not operate on Sunday. Should day 02 fall on a Sunday, the itinerary will be shifted slightly) Day 04: Rome - Pizza Making. Your morning is free to enjoy Rome. In the early evening (4:30 pm), you will make your way to a local restaurant, where you will make pizza from scratch. Enjoy the lesson and of course the end result, your pizza! Water, wine and dessert are also included. Overnight in Rome. Day 05: Arrivederci! This morning, you’ll be taken by private car from your hotel room to the airport in plenty of time to board the flight that will take you back home. 4-Nights Hotel Donna Laura Palace Twin/ Dbl Single Jan 06 - Mar 15 Aug 01 - Aug 31 $709 $1009 Apr 01 - Apr 30 Jun 01 - Jun 30 Sep 01 - Dec 22 $999 $1469 Mar 16 - Mar 31 Jul 01 - Jul 31 $809 $1199 May 01 - May 31 $1079 $1739 4-Nights Dei Mellini Hotel Twin/ Dbl Single Jan 04 - Mar 24 Nov 16 - Dec 22 $1059 $1379 Mar 25 - Jun 30 Sep 08 - Nov 17 $1259 $2099 Jul 01 - Sep 07 $1009 $1379 Tour Includes Tour Highlights • • • • • • • • • • • Round trip airport transfers Four nights in a double standard room at choice of hotels. Choose between the Hotel Donna Laura Palace or the Dei Mellini Hotel Italian buffet breakfast, except day of arrival All transportation during excursions Hands on pizza making lesson at local restaurant in Rome, where you enjoy the pizza. Includes water, wine and desert Visits to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, Colosseum and the Roman Forum Skip the lines at the Vatican Museums, Colosseum and Roman Forum WWW.CELTICTOURS.COM City Stay - Taste of Rome Day 03: Rome - Shopping - Colosseum. In the morning, hit Rome’s well known fashion center as you make your way to the high-end fashion houses and independent labels that line the famed Via Condotti, Rome’s answer to Fifth Avenue, where everyone from Christian Dior to Salvatore Ferragamo set up shop. Should you find yourself in need of a mid-morning energy boost, you can try to grab a cappuccino at the famous Caffe Greco, one of the oldest cafes in Rome, where some of the great names of the late 19th and early 20th century could often be found, getting their caffeine fix and enjoying the passersby. In the afternoon enjoy your immersion in history at the iconic Colosseum, built for 50,000 spectators and the Roman Forum, where the oldest structures of the ancient city are located. Overnight at hotel. VIP access to Rome’s famous attractions Combined with our Tuscan Villa package for a great vacation! Three night package also available Book online or via our call center HOTELS or similar Choose between the Hotel Donna Laura Palace or the Dei Mellini Hotel. Hotels are subject to availability at time of booking. Alternate hotels may be offered if hotel selected is not available. (Note: City hotel tax not included and paid direct to hotel) AIRFARE: Celtic Tours works with many airlines to provide air from your home city. Please visit our website for details. 5 Italy By Rail Enjoy the freedom of an independent vacation, with the extra value of a local hosts assistance at arrival to give you tips and information about Italy! Your Itinerary Tour Includes Italy by Rail - Independent Travel • • • • • • • • • Private round trip airport transfers Accommodations in select centrally located hotels Italian buffet breakfast, except day of arrival Services of an English-speaking local host on arrival for assistance and touring tips Train transportation from Rome to Florence and Florence to Venice, with confirmed 2nd class seat. Upgrade to 1st class seat also available Shared tours in each city Visit the Vatican and St. Peter’s in Rome, with skip the line morning tour Panoramic bus tour and walking tour of the city center in Florence including the Accademia (with skip the line entrance) Venice walking tour of the city center Rail Service Info Your package includes 2nd class rail service. Upgrade to 1st class service is also available. Eurostar rail 2nd class: Rome-Florence with reserved seats. Length of Journey 1 hour 35 minutes Eurostar rail 2nd class: Florence-Venice with reserved seats. Length of Journey 2 hours 03 minutes Rail Upgrade Upgrade your 2nd Class Eurostar Rail to 1st Class Eurostar Rail with confirmed seats. Upgrade: $99 per person Tour Highlights • • • • Independently tour Italy Local host on arrival for assistance 24/7 Emergency number in Italy for any assistance you may need Book online or via our call center HOTELS or similar Rome: Florence: Venice: Donna Laura, Massimo D’Azeglio or Atlantico Hotel Atlantic Palace Hotel or Diplomat Principe, Amadeus or Continental AIRFARE: Celtic Tours works with many airlines to provide air from your home city. Please visit our website for details. 6 WWW.CELTICTOURS.COM Day 01: Arrive Rome. On arrival in Rome, you have a private transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Day 02: Day in Rome. *Today you will skip the lines and discover the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. On arrival, your guide will lead you into the Museums where you will visit one of the most important art collections of the world. Admire the beautiful spiral stairway, the gallery of tapestries and geographical maps, before arriving at the famous Sistine Chapel & the unforgettable Basilica! Tour ends at your choice of one of several bus stops (drop-off at hotel not available). Remainder of the day is free to enjoy the Capital city! Overnight in Rome. (*Note: The tour is not available on Sunday or Italian religious festivities. Should your day 02 fall on one of these days, the tour will be replaced with our Ancient Rome tour featuring the Colosseum with skip the line admission. On Wednesday, the tour is not available in the morning and is replaced with the afternoon tour without the Basilica admission.) Day 03: Rome - Florence. This morning, transfer independently to the train station for your train to Florence. Upon arrival, make your way to your Florence hotel. The day is at leisure to enjoy Florence, the Cradle of Renaissance. Overnight in Florence. Day 04: Day in Florence. On tour today, you drive along the Romantic Viale Dei Colli up to Piazzale Michelangelo where you stop to admire the wonderful panorama of the city, one of the most beautiful in the world. The tour proceeds by motor coach through the old city center to the Duomo Complex: Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery with its bronze doors including the famous Porta Del Paradiso and the Cathedral with the magnificent Cupola Del Brunelleschi. A short walk through the historic streets of the heart of Florence brings you to the renowned Galleria dell’Accademia*, where you can admire the famous David by Michelangelo and other works by the Great Artist. The tour ends inside the museum. The rest of the day is at leisure. You can shop, explore on your own or simply relax. (*Note: The Galeria dell’Accademia is closed on Monday and would be replaced by Bargello Museum or Capella dei Medici) Day 05: Florence - Venice. Today, transfer independently to the train station for your train to Venice. Upon arrival, independent transfer on own to your hotel in Venice. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight in Venice. Day 06: Day in Venice. This morning, walking city tour (not operating May 1) starts at St. Mark’s Square. Visit the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, and view the Bell Tower and the Bridge of Sighs. The tour ends with a visit to a glass blowing factory where you will see a demonstration of a traditional Venetian glass blowing. The rest of the day is at leisure. Enjoy Venice at your own pace, shop or join an optional gondola ride. Day 07: Depart Venice. Today, you will be transferred from your hotel to the airport for your flight home. Twin/Double Room Single Room Jan 02 - Feb 29, 2016 Nov 01 - Dec 15, 2016 $1339 $2049 Mar 2016 $1659 $2439 Apr 01 - Jun 30, 2016 Sept 01 - Oct 31, 2016 $1919 $2949 Jul 01 - Aug 31, 2016 $1609 $2399 ITALY BY RAIL 2016 Tuscan Delights Immerse yourself in Tuscan Delights! Our Tuscan Delights package continues to bring you the best of Tuscany, while staying at the exceptional Villa Casagrande. A special package designed to immerse you in the sights, tastes and warmth of this fantastic region! Your Itinerary Day 01: Tuscany. Arrival transfer from the Florence airport or railway station to Figline Valdarno. Check into your accommodations and get settled. Dinner tonight will be around 7:30 pm, where you will enjoy the culinary delights of the Villa Casagrande. Overnight at the villa. Day 02: Cooking Class. Enjoy breakfast at the Villa. Your morning is free to discover the lovely village of Figline Valdarno. In the afternoon, participate in your first cooking class with Mamma Paola. During the 3-hour class, you will learn to prepare many traditional and seasonal Tuscan dishes. Dinner to follow based on your efforts. Overnight at the villa. Day 03: Siena – San Gimignano. An exciting day after breakfast, where you meet your driver for a full-day excursion to Siena and San Gimignano. Independently discover the beauty of these perfectly preserved medieval towns. Although you will be on your own touring these areas, your driver can make recommendations on what to see and where to eat. Before leaving, you will experience a wine tasting at a local farm in the area. Return to Figline Valdarno for overnight at the villa. Day 04: Pizza today! After breakfast your morning is free. An optional trip to Prada or other shopping outlets can be arranged. In the afternoon, a special pizza class with Mamma Paola, with dinner to follow based on your efforts. Overnight at the villa. Day 05: Free day. After breakfast, the day is free for you to enjoy. May we suggest a visit to Florence (the train station is walking distance from the villa), where you can enjoy the history, culture, shopping and culinary splendors of Florence. Celtic Tours can arrange tours in Florence for you today (train to Florence must be booked independently). Return to the villa for overnight. Depending on your arrival in Italy, the itinerary may be re-arranged to accommodate the cooking classes and touring. Celtic Tours also can arrange extensions in Florence, Rome or other Italy destinations to enhance your tour. Tour Includes • Arrival transfer from Florence Airport or Florence rail station to the Villa Casagrande • Five nights in a double standard room at Villa Casagrande in the Tuscany region (upgrade to superior room is also available) • Italian buffet breakfast, except day of arrival • Welcome dinner at the Villa, including 1/4 wine and 1/2 water • Cooking class at the Villa (from 4:00 - 7:00 pm), based on preparation of three recipes. Enjoying, at the end, your prepared feast • Hands on pizza making session at the Villa. Enjoying, at the end, your cooking efforts. • Full day car at disposal for Siena and San Gimignano tour • One wine tasting at farm in San Gimignano • Departure transfer to Florence Airport or Florence rail station from the Villa Per Person Land Only Jan 04-Mar 24 Mar 29-Apr 22 Sep 24-Dec 22 Apr 23-Jun 17 Aug 20-Sep 23 Mar 25-Mar 28 Jun 18-Aug 19 Standard Double $1339 $1529 $1459 Standard Single $1519 $1759 $1649 Superior Double $1409 $1599 $1529 Superior Single $1609 $1839 $1719 Rooming Tour Highlights • • • • • A Celtic Exclusive 8 Meals - Breakfast daily and 3 dinners Wine tasting Hands on Tuscan culinary classes Great for groups and individuals HOTELS or similar Chianti: Villa Casagrande 5 Nts Single room available only when traveling with 2 persons sharing, otherwise tour not available for solo traveler. (Note: City hotel tax not included and paid direct to hotel) AIRFARE: Celtic Tours works with many airlines to provide air from your home city. Please visit our website for details. WWW.CELTICTOURS.COM Independent or Group Tuscan Villa Vacation 2016 Tuscan Delights Day 06: Tour ends. After breakfast, a return transfer to Florence Airport or the railway station ends your Tuscan package. 7 Car Rental & Hotel Stay Independent Italy Independent Self-Drive Italy Perfect for the food and wine enthusiast, with our four night program, you can explore the back roads and gems of Italy’s most beautiful regions. This package includes a hands on cooking lesson and a visit to a wine estate in San Gimignano. Here is a suggested itinerary, or choose to follow your own path! Tour Includes • • • • • • Four nights accommodations at the 4-star Villa Borgo Casabianca (subject to availability at time of booking) Italian buffet breakfast, except day of arrival Compact automatic 5-day car rental, includes basic Collision Damage Waiver insurance (CDW), theft protection and unlimited mileage. Upgrades to larger cars or super CDW is available Hands on 1-hour cooking class Dinner (made by you at cooking class) with wine at hotel in kitchen at the hotel Winery visit, wine tasting with rustic snacks at a local estate in San Gimignano (wine and Tuscan salami included) Car Group “F” Suggested Itinerary Day 01: Tuscany. Arrive in Italy and collect your car rental. You may collect your car in Rome or Florence, as needed, with Rome being 2.5 hours and Florence being 1.5 hours from Borgo Casabianca. Check into your accommodations (check-in 3:00 pm). Choose to relax and enjoy your 4-star Tuscan hotel. Day 02: Explore the Tuscan Region. Why not venture out today and enjoy your day exploring? The Tuscany region has many vineyards within easy reach of your hotel for your to explore today. Perhaps a visit to Monte Chiaro in Siena and enjoy a tour and tasting (a short 30 minutes from your hotel). Florence is easily reached today as well, if you care to enjoy the afternoon in Florence. Overnight at your hotel. Day 03: San Gimignano. Make your way to San Gimignano today, were we have included a visit to a winery with a tasting with rustic snacks. A fabulous tasting of Tuscan products, accompanied by a platter with an assortment of cured meats such as salami, Tuscan finocchiona, soprassata, buristo, sausages of wild boar croutons and Buschetta with oil is enjoyed. Return to your hotel to relax and enjoy the amenities of the hotel. Day 04: Cooking Class. After a day out exploring the Tuscany region, return to your hotel, for your one hour hands on cooking class (5 pm), followed by dinner and wine, served in the magnificent 18h century kitchen at the hotel. Day 05: Tour ends. Check-out of your hotel today (12:00 pm) and bid farewell to your Tuscan independent stay. Return your car where arranged. Perhaps you can add on a Rome City Stay to your package for a complete vacation. Your Hotel your cooking class The 18th century manor house, in this 4-star Tuscan hotel, has three rooms and six suites, some of which still have original frescoes. From the rooms to the suites and from the pool area to the restaurant which serves local Tuscan specialties and has an excellent wine list, you will enjoy your stay here. There are splendid vistas of the charming Tuscan countryside towards the Montalcino Hills, Mount Amiata, the Crete and Siena from the hotel. An unforgettable spectacle. Learn how to cook traditional and typical Tuscan dishes from Val di Chiana and Siennese areas. The lessons take place in the kitchen of our villa. The cooking classes are based on the menus proposed by our chef among them you could choose according to your tastes. Borgo Casabianca is an ancient and well preserved farm in Tuscany, carefully restructured in order to offer our guests originality, functionality and comfort. The hotel offers maps to explore the surrounding regions on your or own, or check with them about local guides. The hotel has car parking, a swimming pool, a reading room, a TV room, AC, tennis courts and more. You may also rent mountain bikes (11 Euro per day). Borgo Casabiana - 4-night B&B and Car package (based on 2 passengers) 8 The cooking class includes a complete menu composed of: Hors d’oeuvres, First course with pasta dish Main course Dessert The lessons last about 4 hours and are for groups from 2-10 people. At the end of the lessons you enjoy what you have cooked in a private dining-room, according to the ancient Tuscan custom of eating while talking around a table. Beverages (Casabianca Chianti DOCG and white wine) are included in the rates. Standard Double Room Junior Suite Senior Suite Mar 25 - May 16, 2016 $1139 $1389 $1549 May 17 - Jun 04, 2016 $1199 $1449 $1609 Jun 05 - Jun 30, 2016 $1299 $1649 $1809 Jul 01 - Sep 05, 2016 $1459 $1799 $1959 Sep 06 - Sep 11, 2016 $1299 $1649 $1809 Sep 12 - Oct 16, 2016 $1199 $1449 $1609 Oct 17 - Nov 30, 2016 $1139 $1389 $1549 WWW.CELTICTOURS.COM Italian Flavors with Rome, Tuscany & Cinque Terre Escorted Motorcoach Tour - GUARANTEED DEPARTURES Visit Rome, Montepulciano, Siena, Lucca, Pisa and the amazing Cinque Terre. Enjoy wine tastings paired with cheeses, meats, breads and oils. Enjoy the flavors of Italy on this once and a lifetime tour. Your Itinerary Day 01, Thursday: U.S. to Rome. Depart the U.S. for our overnight flight to Rome. Dinner is served shortly after takeoff. Tours purchased on a land only basis begin on Day 02. Tour Includes • • • • • • • • • • • • • Accommodation at 4 star hotels for six (6) nights American or continental (no eggs) buffet breakfast daily Three dinners (excludes drinks) Private transfer on arrival and departure in Rome 3-hour Discovering Rome walking tour Wine and light snack tastings in Montepulciano, Montalcino and Montecarlo Di Lucca, enjoying local wines, cheeses, meats, breads and olive oils as noted Walking tour of Piazza dei Miracoli, and the Baptistery in Pisa Ground transportation by deluxe motorcoach from day 03 Boat trip to enchanting Cinque Terre Local guides and entrance fees during the tour Porterage of one suitcase per person Portfolio of travel documents Service charges and taxes included (City Tax at hotels not included as it must be paid directly to hotels) 2016 Italian Flavors Per Person Based on twin rooms sharing Land Cost only $1559 Single Supplement $550 Triple Room Supplement $180 Tour departs US Thursdays on Apr 07, Apr 14, Apr 21, Apr 28 May 05, May 12, May 19, May 26 Jun 02, Jun 09, Jun 16, Jun 23, Jun 30 Jul 07, Jul 14, Jul 21, Jul 28 Aug 04, Aug 11, Aug 18, Aug 25 Sep 01, Sep 08, Sep 15, Sep 22, Sep 29 Oct 06, Oct 13, Oct 20 IMPORTANT: Departure dates are air dates from the U.S. Land tour starts one day later. Prices noted are land only. Please visit www.celtictours.com for latest airfare from your home city. Escorted Motorcoach Tour Our expert tour leader will also take us for a pleasant walk into the enchanting historical center, where we will admire the Anfiteatro Square, the Guinigi Tower, the San Martino Dome and the typical antique Day 02, Friday: Rome. On arrival in Rome, shops. We proceed to Pisa, where on arrival we will have a walking tour of the Piazza dei a private transfer awaits from the airport to our hotel. Remainder of our day is at leisure. Miracoli with its famous Leaning Tower, the Relax at your hotel or explore the city on your Baptistery and other beautiful monuments (exterior visits). Proceed to La Spezia for own. Overnight in Rome. dinner and overnight at our hotel. Day 03, Saturday: Rome. After a Day 06, Tuesday: La Spezia - Cinque continental breakfast, we enjoy a morning Terre - La Spezia. After breakfast, we half-day tour of Discovering Rome, with a 9:00 am. pick-up from our hotel. Our tour will depart by boat for an unforgettable day include Campo de’Fiori, Piazza Farnese, Piazza dedicated to exploring one of the most amazing and enchanting landscapes in the Navona, The Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and world. Cinque Terre is suspended between the Spanish steps. Our tour will conclude in the city center, where we have the afternoon sea and land, hanging from sheer cliffs surrounded by hills and vineyards. By free to explore the city at our leisure. Lunch touring the coastline by boat, we will be and dinner on our own. Overnight in Rome. able to admire the amazing landscape from Day 04, Sunday: Rome - Montepulciano - the seaside, like a postcard! During the Pienza - Montalcino - Siena. Early morning tour, the boat will reach Portovenere and departure where we meet our tour leader and all the villages. We will be able to stop and start a delightful day through the rolling hills visit them at leisure. After a day exploring, of the Chianti Region. We will reach the hilltop we return to La Spezia via train from town of Montepulciano, an ancient village Riomaggiore. This evening enjoy dinner and full of medieval and Renaissance buildings, overnight in La Spezia. famous for one of the oldest wines of Italy “Nobile” di Montepulciano. We stop for a visit Day 07, Wednesday: La Spezia - Carrara - Lucca - Montecarlo Di Lucca - Rome. to a wine cellar where we have a chance to After breakfast, we depart through Cararra taste some wine as well as local products for a panoramic visit of the impressive such as ham, cheese & salami. Continue to marble quarries carved deep into the Pienza, the Renaissance town built by Pope mountain. This is where Michelangelo took Pius II then to Siena, where we will enjoy a the raw materials to create his superb visit to the old city center. The sightseeing tour will end in the Piazza del Campo with its masterpieces. By visiting the quarry spectacular Cathedral. This is one of the most museum, we will admire ancient tools, some beautiful squares in the world and site of the sculptures and the quarryman’s house. Continue on to Montecarlo Di Lucca, a lovely famous 600 year old horse race called “Il treasure to discover on the hills around Palio.” Dinner and overnight at our hotel. Lucca, a territory of top quality wine and Day 05, Monday: Siena - San Gimignano extra virgin olive oil production. Here we – Lucca - Pisa - La Spezia. After breakfast, visit a farm where we learn about the superb we depart for San Gimignano, situated on a and delicious specialities of Tuscan food from hilltop and famous for its numerous towers, olive oil to cheese, bread, wine and meat as frescoes and other art treasures. We proceed well as taste different kinds of wine. On to to Travernelle Val di Pesa located within the Rome hotel for overnight. Chianti Classico “Gallo Nero” region, where Day 08, Thursday: Rome - U.S. After we will make a stop at the farmhouse La buffet breakfast, we have a private transfer Tancia to enjoy an excellent wine tasting to Rome Airport for our departure. and light lunch. The tour continues onto Lucca, where we will have some free time. Tour Highlights • GUARANTEED DEPARTURES • 9 Meals - Breakfast & Dinner • Visit Rome, Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa, La Spezia, Cinque Terre, Lucca and Montecarlo Di Lucca • Wine tastings at Montepulciano, Montalcino and Montecarlo Di Lucca • Tuscan farm visit HOTELS or similar Rome: Hotel Siena: Hotel La Spezia:Hotel Rome: Hotel Gioberti/Commodore 2 Nts Garden 1 Nt NH La Spezi 2 Nts Gioberti 1 Nt Optional Hotel Upgrade in Rome available to Hotel Romanico Palace 4* Superior from $149 per person (twin/double) WWW.CELTICTOURS.COM 9 Pompeii, Sorrento, Capri, Noci & Rome The Magnificent South GUARANTEED DEPARTURES A magnificent tour featuring some of the most amazing parts of Italy. From Rome, you visit ancient Pompeii, breathtaking Sorrento and Capri and unforgettable Noci and Matera. Enjoy magnificent memories on this tour! Your Itinerary 2016 Magnificent South SEMI-Escorted Motorcoach Tour Per Person Based on twin rooms sharing Land Cost only $2079 Single Supplement $750 Triple Room Reduction $99 Tour departs US Friday on Apr 29 May 13, May 20, May 27 Jun 10, Jun 17, Jun 24 Jul 08, Jul 15, Jul 22 Aug 05, Aug 12, Aug 19 Sep 02, Sep 16, Sep 30 Oct 14 Early Bird Savings Early Bird Savings! Book by Jan 31, 2016 and receive $50 per person savings on this tour! PROMO CODE: EEB2016 (New bookings only and cannot be combined with other sales and discounts) IMPORTANT: Departure dates are air dates from the U.S. Land tour starts one day later. Prices noted are land only. Please visit www.celtictours.com for latest airfare from your home city. Tour Highlights • GUARANTEED DEPARTURES • 14 Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner • See Rome, Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento, Capri, Noci and Matera • Excellent touring • Special visit to the Blue Grotto and the Castellana Caves HOTELS or similar Rome: Sorrento: Noci: Rome: Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Gioberti/Commodore 2 Nts Vesuvio 2 Nts Cavaliere 2 Nts Gioberti/Commodore 1 Nt WWW.CELTICTOURS.COM 10 Day 01, Friday: U.S. to Italy. Depart U.S. for overnight flight to Rome, Italy. Tours purchased on a land only basis begin on day 02. Day 02, Saturday: Rome. Upon arrival, a private transfer awaits from Rome Airport to the hotel. It’s a free day today to enjoy magnificent Rome! Overnight in Rome. Day 03, Sunday: Rome. After breakfast, we are collected and enjoy the Rome Discovery tour. The itinerary begins at Campo de’ Fiori, certainly one of the most characteristic squares in Rome with its “open-air” market. Next to Campo de’ Fiori we will admire the magical charm of Piazza Farnese and then Palazzo Spada. Proceed then to Piazza Navona, one of the most famous squares in the world. The symbol of the square is the “Fountains of Four Rivers”, designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and competing with Borromini’s famed church Sant’Agnese in Agone. A short walk, we reach Piazza della Rotonda, which houses the unmistakable structure of the Pantheon, with an inside visit. We then cross Via del Corso and walk to the Trevi Fountain, a true masterpiece and certainly the most famous and spectacular fountain in Rome. The last stop will be Piazza di Spagna, (Spanish Steps). In the center of the square we will admire the Fontana della Barcaccia made by Pietro Bernini. Our tour ends at the Spanish Steps (making our own way back to the hotel at our leisure), with rest of day at leisure. Overnight in Rome. Day 04, Monday: Rome - Naples - Pompeii - Sorrento. After breakfast, we are collected from our hotel at 7:00 am and depart Rome to Naples by coach with a multilingual Tour Escort. Upon arrival in Naples a local guide will take us for a walking tour of the historical center to admire Pazza Del Plebiscito, Royal Palace, Gallery of Umberto I and the San Carlo Opera House. From Naples, continue to Pompeii and enjoy a short visit to a coral and cameo factory. Lunch at a local restaurant, followed by a visit of the excavations of this ancient Roman city which was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvio in 79 BC and buried under 4 to 6 meters of ash and stones. We proceed to Sorrento, a charming town of the Sorrentine Peninsula famous for the cultivation of oranges, lemons and olives trees. Here we enjoy dinner and overnight in Sorrento. Tour Includes Day 05, Tuesday: Sorrento - Capri Sorrento. After breakfast, we board a ferry and make our way to the Island of Capri. Once on the island, we visit the Blue Grotto (weather permitting), the Augustus Gardens and stop a the famous “Piazzetta”. A minibus takes us to Anacapri where we enjoy lunch. After lunch, we ferry back to Sorrento for dinner and overnight. Day 06, Wednesday: Sorrento - Castellana Caves - Locorotondo - Noci. Early morning departure from Sorrento for Apulia. Along the way we visit the Castellana Caves discovered in 1938. The Grottos of Castellana are one of the most important attractions of Puglia and a natural heritage of inestimable value to Italy. The tour winds along a distance of 3km, a unique guided tour of the caves to more than 60 meters deep. We continue our journey to Locorotondo. We enjoy a wine tasting at a local wine cellar. The journey continues to Alberobello and the town of the “Trulli” which is part of the Unesco Heritage list. We continue to Noci for dinner and overnight. Day 07, Thursday: Noci - Lecce - Gallipoli - Noci. After breakfast, we travel to Lecce, a beautiful baroque town. We admire the rich and beautiful decoration of the St. Oronzo Church, the Basilica of Santa Croce and the Celestini Palace. The tour continues to Gallipoli, from the Greek Kallipolis, a fishing village on the coast in southern Italy’s Puglia region. We return to Noci for dinner and overnight. Day 08, Friday: Noci - Matera - Rome. We depart for Matera, a town internationally known for the “Sassi” (stones). Depart Matera and return to Pompeii, where we board a bus to Rome. Arrival in Rome. Dinner on your own this evening. Overnight in Rome. Day 09, Saturday: Rome - U.S. After buffet breakfast, we have a private transfer to Rome Airport for our return flight home. • Roundtrip airport transfers (from/to Rome Airport) • Accommodation in charming 4 stars Hotels centrally located • Buffet breakfast daily (buffet or continental) • Four dinners and two lunches • Excellent touring, seeing Largo Argentina, Campo de’ fiori, Piazza Farnese, Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza Del Plebiscito, Royal Palace, Gallery of Umberto I and the San Carlo Opera House • Special visit to the Blue Grotto (weather permitting) • Special visit to the Castellana Caves • English speaking tour escort (from day 04) • Local guides where necessary • Porterage of one suitcase per person • Portfolio of travel documents Treasures of Italy Escorted Motorcoach Tour - GUARANTEED DEPARTURES A Celtic Favorite! Your Treasures of Italy is a unique journey highlighting the rich history and spectacular beauty of Rome, Florence and Venice! A fantastic vacation bringing you the best of these traditional cities. Your Itinerary Day 01, Friday: U.S. to Rome. Depart the U.S. for our overnight flight to Rome. Dinner served on board. Tours purchased on a land only basis begin on day 02. 2016 Treasures of Italy Day 02, Saturday: Rome. Morning arrival into Rome. Our driver and tour escort will greet us at the airport. Transfer to our hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure to enjoy Rome. Overnight in Rome. Day 05, Tuesday: Florence. This morning we will have a guided sightseeing tour of the “Cradle of the Renaissance.” Visit the beautiful Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery of St. John, the Academy of Fine Arts Gallery housing the “David” by Michelangelo and the Santa Croce, the 13th century Franciscan church with Cimabue’s famous crucifix. Rest of the day at leisure. Optional sightseeing tour to Pisa can be arranged. Dinner and overnight in Florence. Day 06, Wednesday: Florence – Padua – Venice. After breakfast, depart for Venice via Padua where we will visit the famous Cathedral of St. Anthony, guarded by Donatello’s “Gattamelata.” Continue on to Venice. Upon arrival, we enjoy a guided walking tour of this unique city. We will see the Piazza and Basilica of St. Mark, the Doges Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons. Day 04, Monday: Rome – Assisi – Siena – Dinner and overnight in Venice. Florence. An early start today with collection at the hotel at 7:30 am. We depart by coach Day 07, Thursday: Venice. This morning after breakfast enjoy a morning tour of a to Assisi. We will visit the mystical town of glass factory in Murano by motor launch. Saint Francis still surrounded by ancient Afternoon is free to enjoy at leisure. Dinner walls. Visit the Basilica of Saint Francis and overnight at our Venice hotel. with its early Renaissance masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue. At the end of the visit, Day 08, Friday: Venice. After a buffet we continue towards Siena, the beautiful breakfast, transfer to the airport for our flight medieval city renowned for the Palio horse to the U.S. (Transfers between 9:00 pm race. We proceed to Florence for dinner and 7:00 am are additional.) overnight at our hotel. Tour Includes • Accommodation at 4 star hotels (3 star superior hotel in Venice) for six (6) nights • American or continental (no eggs) buffet breakfast daily • Four dinners (excludes drinks) • Transfer by private car/minibus from the airport to hotel in Rome and from the hotel to the Airport in Venice • Three hour Discovering Rome tour • Professional headset system from day 04 to end of tour as needed. • A fully multilingual escorted tour beginning on day 04, with ground transportation by deluxe motorcoach from day 04 until the end of the tour • Local guides and entrance fees during the tour • Porterage of one suitcase per person • Portfolio of travel documents • Service charges and taxes included (City Tax at hotels not included - as it must be paid directly to hotels) Return US on Fri Jan 22 Feb 19 Mar 11 Mar 25 Apr 08 Apr 15 Apr 22 Apr 29 May 06 May 13 May 20 May 27 Jun 03 Jun 10 Jun 17 Jun 24 Jul 01 Jul 08 Jul 15 Jul 22 Jul 29 Aug 05 Aug 12 Aug 19 Aug 26 Sep 02 Sep 09 Sep 16 Sep 23 Sep 30 Oct 07 Oct 14 Oct 21 Oct 28 Land Only PP $2099 $2099* $2099* $2099 $2099 $2229 $2229* $2229 $2229* $2229 $2229 $2229* $2229 $2229 $2229* $2229 $2229* $2109 $2109 $2109 $2109* $2109 $2109 $2109 $2109* $2109 $2109 $2229* $2229 $2229 $2229* $2229 $2229 $2229* Escorted Motorcoach Tour Day 03, Sunday: Rome. After breakfast at our hotel, we are collected and enjoy the Rome Discovery tour. The itinerary begins at Campo de’ Fiori, certainly one of the most characteristic squares in Rome with its “openair” market. Next to Campo de’ Fiori we will admire the magical charm of Piazza Farnese and then Palazzo Spada. The building is worth a stop thanks to the brilliance of the famous architect Borromini. Proceed then to Piazza Navona, one of the most famous squares in the world. The symbol of the square is the “Fountains of Four Rivers”, designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and competing with Borromini’s famed church Sant’Agnese in Agone. A short walk, we reach Piazza della Rotonda, which houses the unmistakable structure of the Pantheon, with an inside visit. We then cross Via del Corso and walk to the Trevi Fountain, a true masterpiece and certainly the most famous and spectacular fountain in Rome. The last stop of our itinerary will be Piazza di Spagna, (Spanish Steps). In the center of the square we will admire the Fontana della Barcaccia made by Pietro Bernini. Our tour ends at Piazza di Spagna (making our own way back to the hotel at our leisure), with rest of day at leisure. Overnight in Rome. Depart US on Fri Jan 15 Feb 12 Mar 04 Mar 18 Apr 01 Apr 08 Apr 15 Apr 22 Apr 29 May 06 May 13 May 20 May 27 Jun 03 Jun 10 Jun 17 Jun 24 Jul 01 Jul 08 Jul 15 Jul 22 Jul 29 Aug 05 Aug 12 Aug 19 Aug 26 Sep 02 Sep 09 Sep 16 Sep 23 Sep 30 Oct 07 Oct 14 Oct 21 Single Supplement: $939 Triple Room Reduction: $199 IMPORTANT: Departure dates are air dates from the U.S. Land tour starts one day later. Prices noted are land only. Please visit www.celtictours.com for latest airfare from your home city. Tour Highlights • GUARANTEED DEPARTURES • Early Bird Savings on *Select Departures-Save $50 per person! • 10 Meals - Breakfast & Dinner • Great for groups • Excellent touring of Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Padua and Venice • Scenic drives of the beautiful Tuscan Countryside and medieval towns via the Autostrada del Sole, and through the Emilia Romagna region, land of world famous “prosciutto” and the Veneto region, world famous for its Villa of Palladio HOTELS or similar Rome: Hotel dei Mellini / Cicerone 2 Nts Florence:Hotel Rivoli / Adriatico 2 Nts Venice: Hotel Continental 2 Nts WWW.CELTICTOURS.COM 11 Sicilian Sun Fully Guided Escorted Tour - GUARANTEED DEPARTURES A Celtic Favorite bringing travelers the best of Sicily! This stunning island offers a landscape of fascinating and dramatic beauty. Sicily welcomes you with breathtaking scenery, delicious cuisine as well as warmth and hospitality! Your Itinerary 2016 Sicilian Sun Per Person Based on twin rooms sharing Fully Guided Escorted Tour Land Cost only $2149 Single Supplement $619 Triple Room Reduction $60 Tour departs US Friday on Apr 15 May 06, May 13, May 20, May 27 Jun 03, Jun 10, Jun 24 Jul 08, Jul 22 Aug 26 Sep 02, Sep 09, Sep 16, Sep 23, Sep 30 Oct 07, Oct 14 Early Bird Savings Early Bird Savings! Book by Jan 31, 2016 and receive $50 per person savings on this tour! PROMO CODE: EEB2016 (New bookings only and cannot be combined with other sales and discounts) IMPORTANT: Departure dates are air dates from the U.S. Land tour starts one day later. Prices noted are land only. Please visit www.celtictours.com for latest airfare from your home city. Tour Highlights HOTELS or similar 12 WWW.CELTICTOURS.COM 1 1 1 2 2 village of Erice placed on the top of a hill overlooking the city of Trapani and the Egadi Islands: walk through its tiny and characteristic streets. Lunch on our own, then onto Trapani for a panoramic tour of the still operating salt windmills. Return to Palermo for dinner and overnight. Day 07, Thursday: Palermo – Cefalù – Nebrodi Park – Taormina. After breakfast, depart Palermo for Cefalù, a charming coastal town. Enjoy a walk to the city center and down main street to reach the Arab-Norman Cathedral and the medieval wash-house built in the rock. We drive through the Park of “Nebrodi” and stop at the Miraglia Forest for lunch with a typical menu. Continue to Cesarò, Randazzo and visit the Etna park from an unusual point of view, the north facing side, surrounded by beautiful landscapes. Arrival in Taormina. Accommodation, dinner and overnight at our Taormina hotel. Day 08, Friday: Taormina – Optional: Mt. Etna – Taormina. After breakfast, morning at leisure. Perhaps an optional excursion to the Mount Etna (arranged only in Italy). In the afternoon a visit to Taormina, the small medieval village called “the pearl of the Ionic Sea”. Enjoy time at leisure for shopping or walking through the tiny streets. In the late afternoon return to the hotel. In the evening enjoy a farewell dinner at our hotel. Day 09, Saturday: Taormina – Catania – U.S. After buffet breakfast, we have a private transfer to Catania Airport for our return flight home. Tour Includes • GUARANTEED DEPARTURES • 16 Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner • Exclusively in English • Excellent touring • Special menus included to taste Sicilian cuisine • Sicilian tasting in Ragusa Ibla, in one of the most enchanting squares Catania: Una Palace Hotel Ragusa: Poggio Del Sole Resort Agrigento:Dioscuri Bay Palace Palermo: Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa Taormina: Villa Diodora Day 01, Friday: U.S. to Italy. Depart U.S. for our overnight flight to Catania, Italy. Dinner is served on board. Tours purchased on a land only basis begin on day 02. Day 02, Saturday, Catania - Welcome to Sicily! Upon arrival, a private transfer awaits from Catania Airport to the hotel. Enjoy a welcome cocktail, dinner and overnight at our hotel. Overnight in Catania. Day 03, Sunday: Catania – Siracusa – Ragusa. After breakfast, departure for Syracuse and visit the archaeological area including the famous Latomie of the Paradise and the Dyionisios “Ear”. Continue to the island of Ortigia, the small baroque old city center of Siracusa. Visit the Cathedral and the Arethuse fountain. Lunch on our own. Depart for Ragusa and visit the enchanting historical center “Ibla”, with its Baroque stunning palaces and churches. Enjoy a tasting of typical products of the island locally by the Dome. Dinner and overnight in Ragusa. Day 04, Monday: Ragusa – Caltagirone – Piazza Armerina – Agrigento. After breakfast, depart to Caltagirone, famous for the production of ceramics and pottery. Visit a ceramics laboratory with an opportunity to shop and browse. Continue to Piazza Armerina and visit the worldwide known Villa Romana del Casale thanks to its well preserved mosaics. Lunch in a local restaurant with a special menu chosen. Depart to Agrigento and visit the Valley of the Temples including the Temple of Juno, Concord, Heracles, Zeus and Castor & Pollux. Dinner and overnight in Agrigento. Day 05, Tuesday: Agrigento – Palermo – Monreale. After breakfast, we depart for Palermo. Lunch on our own today. In the afternoon, visit Monreale, the Cathedral, one of the most beautiful monuments of the world with its Moorish architecture and the Benedictine Cloister in Arab-norman style. Continue and visit the historical center of Palermo, one of the largest of Europe, including the Cathedral, the Palatine Chapel and the Royal Palace. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at our Palermo hotel. Day 06, Wednesday: Palermo – Segesta – Erice – Trapani – Palermo. After breakfast, depart for Segesta to admire the Temple and the Theatre. Continue to the medieval Nt Nt Nt Nts Nts • Roundtrip airport transfers (from/to Catania Airport) • Accommodation in charming 4 star Hotels centrally located • Welcome cocktail • Buffet breakfast daily (buffet or continental) • Dinner each evening plus two lunches • Excellent touring includes three UNESCO World Heritage sites. • All entrance fees now included (with the exception of Mt. Etna, that can only be arranged in Italy) • Sicilian typical products tasting (wine, chocolate, biscuits etc) in Ragusa Ibla • Transportation deluxe motorcoach or minivan with driver/guide for groups with less than 15 pax • English speaking tour escort • Local guides where necessary • Porterage of one suitcase per person • Portfolio of travel documents Amalfi Coast & Rome GUARANTEED DEPARTURES Sunny Highlights A breathtaking tour highlighting the best of Rome, followed by the impressive Amalfi Coast. Once on the coast, admire some of the best panoramic views of Italy and the magic Isle of Capri! Your Itinerary Day 01: U.S. to Italy. Depart U.S. for our overnight flight to Rome, Italy. Dinner will be served on board. Tours purchased on a land only basis begin on day 02. Day 03: Rome. Today enjoy our Vatican skip the line tour. Guided visit of Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel. At the end of the tour, visit St. Peter’s Basilica to see “Pieta” by Michelangelo and the amazing St. Peter’s Square. This will be an unforgettable experience to see the many treasures of faith and art at the Vatican. In the afternoon visit the city off the beaten path and enjoy a special tour in a small group. Walk, taste, and experience the best Roman food traditions; espresso and gelato! Guided by a local food connoisseur, our small group of no more than 15 people will check out the best of the best. Renowned coffee shops, ice cream parlors, and the most famous tiramisù shop in town. Time at leisure for the rest of the day. Overnight in Rome. Day 04: Rome - Pompeii - Sorrento. This morning private transfer to catch the fast train to Naples. On arrival, we meet our driver, who will bring us to Pompeii for a private tour of the ruins. The city perfectly preserved as it was on that fateful day 2,000 years ago, when ash and lava literally stopped it in its tracks. We see the tragic fossils of people attempting to escape along with children and dogs. Continue our journey to Sorrento. Remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight in Sorrento. Day 05: Sorrento - Amalfi Coast Positano - Ravello. This morning we have the opportunity to explore the Amalfi Coast at our own pace! A driver will be at our disposal to discover panoramic views of the enchanting towns along the scenic coast. Stop at Positano and continue on this legendary road overlooking the Mediterranean, to reach the coastal town of Amalfi. Then onto Ravello, an enchanting town high above the coast. Enjoy an orientation tour of the cities via minibus and on foot. Return to Sorrento for overnight. Day 07: Sorrento. Our last day is free to enjoy at our own pace. You can take a walk to relax in the city center, do some last minute shopping, sunbathing and swimming in the crystalline waters of the coast. Tonight we enjoy a farewell dinner with drinks at a local restaurant in city center featuring the best local gastronomy. Overnight in Sorrento. Day 08: Sorrento - Naples - U.S. Depart Sorrento with a transfer to Naples Airport for your return flight home. Accommodation at choice of hotels for six (6) nights. Additional nights can be arranged at your request Italian buffet or continental breakfast daily (except day of arrival) Farewell dinner in Sorrento including drinks Private transfer on arrival and departure in Rome 3-hour walking tour of Rome Tasting tour of Rome with local food connoisseur Transfer from Rome hotel to train station Transfer in Naples, with 3-hour stop in Pompeii Eight hour Amalfi Coast drive Shared guided tour of the Vatican (with skip the line admission). Boat tour in Capri with light lunch and soft drinks Portfolio of travel documents Service charges and taxes included (City Tax at hotels not included - as it must be paid directly to hotels) Option #1 Twin Dbl $2369 $2369 $2269 $2429 $2599 $2599 $2459 $2689 Option #2 Apr 01 - Apr 30 Oct 21 - Oct 31 May 01 - Jun 30 Oct 01 - Oct 20 Jul 01 - Aug 31 Sep 01 - Sep 30 Twin/ Dbl $2689 $2689 $2869 $2869 $2679 $2990 Sgl Apr 01 - Jun 30 Sep 28 - Oct 31 Jul 01 - Aug 31 Sep 01 - Sep 27 Day 06: Sorrento - Capri - Sorrento. Today enjoy an exclusive tour by boat (maximum 12 pax) to discover Capri Island! Pick up at the hotel and depart from Sorrento pier by a typical boat called “Gozzo Sorrentino”. We see the Faraglioni, the Lighthouse, the Natural Arch and much more! We enjoy free time for swimming and snorkeling if you like! A visit to Capri, where you can explore independently. A light lunch is included with a caprese sandwich and beverages as well as a limoncello tasting for a complete experience. Return to Sorrento and overnight. Tour Includes • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2016 Sunny Highlights Early Bird Savings Sgl $3199 $3199 $3569 $3569 $3379 $3699 Early Bird Savings! Book by Jan 31, 2016 and receive $50 per person savings on this tour! PROMO CODE: EEB2016 (New bookings only and cannot be combined with other sales and discounts) IMPORTANT: Departure dates are air dates from the U.S. Land tour starts one day later. Prices noted are land only. Please visit www.celtictours.com for latest airfare from your home city. SEMI-ESCORTED MOTORCOACH TOUR Day 02: Rome. Arrival Rome, with an English-speaking assistant waiting for you outside of customs with a sign with your name on it. Transfer from airport to your centrally located hotel. This afternoon discover “The Eternal City” of Rome on foot during our 3 hour guided tour accompanied by a local expert. Many photo opportunities present themselves including stops at the Spanish Steps, The Trevi Fountain, The Pantheon and Navona Square. Dinner on your own. Overnight in Rome. Tour Highlights • • • • GUARANTEED DEPARTURES Early bird savings when booked by Jan 31, 2016! 7 Meals - Breakfast & Dinner Visit Rome, Pompeii, with private tour and tour the beautiful Amalfi Coast with driver HOTELS or similar Option #1 Rome: Hotel Donna Laura 2 Nts Sorrento:Gardenia Sorrento 4 Nts Option #2 Rome: Empire Hotel 2 Nts Sorrento:Hotel Corallo 4 Nts WWW.CELTICTOURS.COM 13 Cruising and Touring New Cruising and Touring GUARANTEED DEPARTURES Croatia & Italy A perfect combination of cruising and touring. Experience intimate cruising for 7-nights aboard the M/S Princess Aloha or M/S Romantic Star, followed by 4-days of touring from Zadar to Venice. Your Itinerary Croating Croatia and Touring with Italy Tour Highlights • GUARANTEED DEPARTURES • 23 Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner • Sightseeing includes Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split, Sali, Zadar, Opatija and Venice • Unique small group cruising, plus coach touring HOTELS or similar Opatija: GH Adriatic 2 Nts Venice: Carlton on the Grand Canal 2 Nts Tour Includes • Arrival and departure transfers • Seven (7) nights accommodations aboard MS Aloha or MS Romantic Star • Breakfast daily, except for morning of arrival • Welcome reception • Six (6) lunches and four (4) dinner, including wine, beer and soft drinks • One (1) captain’s dinner, including wine, beer and soft drinks • Four (4) nights first class hotels with private facilities • Touring per itinerary • Professional cruise manager and tour manager throughout • Luggage handling • Headsets provided when on included sightseeing tours • Walking tour of Dubrovnik and Korcula • See Mljet National Park, Cetina River Canyon and visit Grgich Hills Winery • Service charges and taxes IMPORTANT: Departure dates are air dates from the U.S. Land tour starts one day later. Prices noted are land only. Please visit www.celtictours.com for latest airfare from your home city. TOUR REF: K220 About the Ships All boats are classified 5 star (based on 2014 standards). Maximum capacity is 38 passengers in 18 twin or double beds cabins, guaranteeing an intimate setting for all guests. All cabins have been built by up-to-date standards. Each, fully equipped with A/C, LCD TV, mini-bar, safe deposit box, fire alarm, internal communication system between room and bar. Day 01, Friday: U.S. to Dubrovnik. Depart U.S. for our overnight flight to Dubrovnik, Croatia. Tours purchased on a land only basis begin on day 02. Day 02, Saturday: Arrive Dubrovnik. On arrival, transfer from Dubrovnik’s airport to Gruz Harbor, where embarkation begins at noon. Get settled in your cabin before attending a Welcome Reception this evening. Day 03, Sunday: Dubrovnik - Mljet Korcula. Start the day with a walking tour of Dubrovnik, the “Pearl of the Adriatic” and a UNESCO World Heritage site. We visit the Rector’s Palace and Franciscan Monastery’s Pharmacy before returning to the boat for lunch. As we dine, set sail for Mljet Island. Mljet National Park encompasses five types of forest, many species of birds, and two deep lakes, Veliko Jezero (Big Lake) and Malo Jezero (Small Lake). Continue cruising to Korcula, believed to be the birthplace of the explorer Marco Polo. Dinner onboard tonight. Day 04, Monday: Korcula - Hvar. A morning walking tour of Korcula takes us through its narrow, cobbled streets and includes a visit to the majestic Gothic-Baroque Cathedral of St. Mark. Board our boat for lunch and a swimming stop as we cruise. Late this afternoon, arrive in Hvar. On a sightseeing tour, see the first public theatre in Europe (older than Shakespeare’s theatre in the UK), the Franciscan Monastery and much more. Our evening is free in Hvar to dine independently. Day 07, Thursday: Sibenik - Sali. The Sibenik area is home to two National Parks, Krka, with breathtaking waterfalls, and Kornati, with more than 140 islands. A day devoted to this scenic area before we sail to Sali. Tonight, enjoy a captain’s dinner on board. Day 08, Friday: Sali - Zadar. A late afternoon arrival in Zadar. A walking tour shows us Zadar’s historical center; defensive walls built in 16th century, the ancient Port Gate where the Venetian lion still stands guard, the Square of the Five Wells, Church of St. Donat, Roman Forum (1st century BC) and St. Anastasia. Evening is free in the city. Day 09, Saturday: Zadar - Opatija. Disembark after breakfast, bidding the crew farewell. Journey north to Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder with its 16 terraced lakes surrounded by wooded mountains and lush vegetation. We continue to Opatija for a walk along the “Lungo Mare”, and see the city’s famous villas and other interesting sights. Dinner at our hotel. Day 10, Sunday: Pula - Rovinj & Porec Excursion. Head to Pula and take an orientation tour of this strategic port. You’ll also visit the Amphitheater, the sixth largest of its kind still in existence. On to the beautiful resort of Rovinj. There’s free time to explore the old town and its narrow lanes before we continue to Porec, for a visit to the Basilica of Euphrasius, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Return to Opatija, where your evening is free. (Note: Due to the limited capacity of the Hvar harbor during peak season in July and August, port of call can be substituted for Stari Grad/Jelsa. In that case transfer by bus will be organized to and from Hvar) Day 05, Tuesday: Hvar - Bol - Split. Sail to Bol, home to one of the best beaches in Croatia, the Golden Horn. Over lunch on board, continue sailing to Split. Here, a walking tour shows off the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. Your evening is free in Split. Day 06, Wednesday: Split - Trogir Sibenik. Morning sailing to UNESCO City Trogir. Free to explore on our own. Back on board, enjoy lunch as we cruise to Sibenik, with stop on the way for a swim. Arrive in Sibenik, a walking tour shows us the highlights. Our evening is at leisure in town. Day 11, Monday: Opatija - Postojna Venice. After breakfast, travel to Slovenia and visit the unique and beautiful Postojna Cave, one of the largest in Europe. Tour this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Continue to Venice, with its idyllic setting on 119 islands. Day 12, Tuesday: Venice. A walking tour of Venice begins in St. Mark’s Square, visiting St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. View the Bell Tower and Bridge of Sighs before visiting a glassblowing factory for a demonstration of this traditional Venetian art. The rest of the day is free to discover Venice at your own pace, shop, or perhaps take an optional gondola ride. Later, gather for a Farewell Dinner with newfound friends. Day 13, Wednesday: Venice - U.S. Transfer to Venice airport for our flight home. Croatia Cruise & Touring with Italy Depart US Return US Land Only PP Ship May 13 May 25 $3388 Romantic Star Jul 22 Aug 03 $3293 Aloha Aug 05 Aug 17 $3293 Aloha Aug 19 Aug 31 $3293 Aloha Sep 02 Sep 14 $3533 Romantic Star Sep 30 Oct 12 $3388 Romantic Star Oct 14 Oct 26 $3014 Aloha Single Supplement: $2076 Upgrade to Main Deck - Category A - $229 per person / Port Charges $99 pp 14 WWW.CELTICTOURS.COM Adriatic Cruise Croatian Cruise with GUARANTEED DEPARTURES An exciting new cruise option from Dubrovnik, on the beautiful M/S Princess Aloha or M/S Romantic Star, visiting exciting and beautiful Dubrovnik, Korcula, Kornati and Mljet National Parks, all while cruising in the comfort of your private cabin. Your Itinerary Day 01, Friday: U.S to Dubrovnik. Depart U.S. for our overnight flight to Dubrovnik. Tours purchased on a land only basis begin on day 02. Day 02, Saturday: Arrive Dubrovnik. Arrive Dubrovnik. On arrival, we are transferred from Dubrovnik’s airport to Gruz Harbor, where embarkation begins at noon. Get settled in our cabin before attending a Welcome Reception this evening. Day 04, Monday: Korcula - Hvar. A morning walking tour of Korcula takes you through its narrow, cobblestoned streets and includes a visit to the majestic Gothic-Baroque Cathedral of St. Mark. Lunch on board and a swimming stop as you cruise. Late this afternoon, arrive in Hvar. On a sightseeing tour, see the first public theatre in Europe, the Franciscan Monastery and much more. Evening at leisure in Hvar. You can explore more and dine on your own at one of the many restaurants in town. (Note: Due to the limited capacity of the Hvar harbor during peak season in July and August, port of call can be substituted for Stari Grad/ Jelsa. In that case transfer by bus will be organized to and from Hvar) Day 05, Tuesday: Hvar - Bol - Split. Sail to Bol, home to one of the best beaches in Croatia, the Golden Horn. This vast, golden pebble beach is unique in that it changes shape and position depending on the winds. Over lunch on board, continue sailing to Split. Here, a walking tour shows off the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Site. Your evening is free in Split. Day 06, Wednesday: Trogir - Sibenik. In the morning sail to UNESCO City Trogir. Free time in Trogir to explore this unique city. Lunch onboard and we continue to Sibenik with stop on the way for a swim. Arriving in Sibenik, a walking tour shows you the highlights, then your evening is at leisure in town. Day 07, Thursday: Sibenik - Sali. The Sibenik area is home to two national parks, Krka, with its breathtaking waterfalls, and Kornati, comprised of more than 140 islands. Your day is devoted to these scenic destinations before you sail to Sali. Tonight, enjoy a captain’s dinner on board. Day 08, Friday: Sali - Zadar. As you cruise this morning, stop for a swim (weather permitting). Late this afternoon, arrive in Zadar. A walking tour shows you Zadar’s historical center with defensive walls built in 16th century, the ancient Port Gate where the Venetian lion still stands guard, the Square of the Five Wells, Church of St. Donat, Roman Forum and the largest cathedral in Dalmatia, St. Anastasia. Your evening is free in the city. Day 09, Saturday: Depart Zadar. Disembarkation after breakfast. Transfer to Zadar or Split airport for your flight home or join a post cruise trip to Italy. 2016 Adriatic Cruise • GUARANTEED DEPARTURES • 15 Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner • Sightseeing includes Dubrovnik, Mljet, Split, Hvar and Korcula • Unique small group cruising Tour Includes • • • • • • • • • • • • Depart US Return US Land Only PP Ship Apr 29 May 07 $1888 Romantic Star May 13 May 21 $1888 Romantic Star May 27 Jun 04 $1818 Aloha Jul 01 Jul 09 $1818 Aloha Aug 05 Aug 13 $1958 Aloha Sep 02 Sep 10 $2198 Romantic Star Sep 16 Sep 24 $1958 Aloha Sep 30 Oct 08 $2058 Romantic Star Oct 14 Oct 22 $1714 Aloha Single Supplement: $1455-$1758 Upgrade to Main Deck - Category A - $229 per person / Port Charges $99 pp WWW.CELTICTOURS.COM Tour Highlights Arrival and departure transfers Seven (7) nights accommodations aboard MS Princess Aloha or MS Romantic Star Breakfast daily, except for morning of arrival Welcome reception Six (6) lunches and two (2) dinners, including wine, beer and soft drinks Touring per itinerary Professional cruise manager throughout Luggage handling Headsets provided when on included sightseeing tours Walking tour of Dubrovnik See Dubrovnik, Mljet National Park, Korcula, Hvar, Split, Krka National Park, Kornati National Park and Zadar Service charges and taxes Adriatic Cruising Day 03, Sunday: Dubrovnik - Mljet Korcula. Start the day with a walking tour of Dubrovnik, the “Pearl of the Adriatic” and a UNESCO World Heritage site. We will visit the Rector’s Palace and Franciscan Monastery’s Pharmacy, before returning to the boat for lunch. As you dine, set sail for Mljet island. Mljet National Park encompasses five types of forest, many species of birds and two deep lakes. After time to enjoy the spectacular scenery, continue cruising to Korcula. Dinner tonight is on board. IMPORTANT: Departure dates are air dates from the U.S. Land tour starts one day later. Prices noted are land only. Please visit www.celtictours.com for latest airfare from your home city. TOUR REF: K205DZ About the Ships All boats are classified 5 star (based on 2014 standards). Maximum capacity is 38 passengers in 18 twin or double bedded cabins, guaranteeing an intimate setting for all guests. All cabins have been built by upto-date standards. Each, fully equipped with A/C, LCD TV, mini-bar, safe deposit box, fire alarm, internal communication system between room and bar. More cruises available at www.celtictours.com. Plus find many other tours throughout Europe! Give us a call at 800-833-4373. 15 Dubrovnik to Venice Escorted Motorcoach Tour - GUARANTEED DEPARTURES A unique escorted motorcoach tour of the beautiful Croatian country, taking in Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes and Ljubljana, then onto Venice to complete your vacation. Your Itinerary Day 01, Monday: U.S. to Dubrovnik. Depart U.S. for your overnight flight to Dubrovnik. Dinner will be served on board. Tours purchased on a land only basis begin on day 02. Day 02, Tuesday: Dubrovnik. Arrive Dubrovnik, where we are met at the airport and transferred to our hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure. Later, gather for a Welcome Dinner. Overnight in Dubrovnik. Escorted Motorcoach Tour Day 03, Wednesday: Dubrovnik. A walking tour shows us the highlights of Old Dubrovnik. We see the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column, Sponza Palace, the Dominican Monastery, and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is free to discover more of the city on our own, browse through the shops, or relax and enjoy our superbly scenic surroundings. Overnight in Dubrovnik. 2016 Dubrovnik to Venice Per Person Based on twin rooms sharing Land Cost only $2410 Single Supplement $964 Tour K808G departs US Monday on Apr 18 May 09, May 16, May 23, May 30 Jun 13, Jun 20, Jun 27 Jul 11, Aug 08, Aug 22, Aug 29 Sep 05, Sep 12, Sep 19, Sep 26, Oct 03 Tour Highlights • • • HOTELS or similar Lapad Atrium Jezero Union Palladio Hotel and Spa 3 1 2 2 2 Nts Nt Nts Nts Nts IMPORTANT: Departure dates are air dates from the U.S. Land tour starts one day later. Prices noted are land only. Please visit www.celtictours.com for latest airfare from your home city. 16 Day 05, Friday: Dubrovnik - Split. Travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old fishing villages and new resorts, to Split. A sightseeing tour features the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Then see the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle, and the beautiful Cathedral of St. Duje. Dinner and Overnight in Split. Day 06, Saturday: Split - Trogir - Plitvice Lakes. After breakfast, head to Trogir, one of the oldest cities on the Adriatic coast and a center of artistic activities in Croatia. Scholars from around the world gather here to study and paint. Then, turn inland and journey to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Overnight in Plitvice. Day 08, Monday: Plitvice Lakes - Opatija Ljubljana. Returning to the coast, stop at the beautiful bay of Kvarner and its popular resort, Opatija. An orientation tour of Opatija will show off the highlights of this former Imperial resort city. Then, drive across the border into Slovenia and on to Postojna Cave, one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Finally, continue to vibrant and friendly Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia for dinner and overnight. Day 09, Tuesday: Ljubljana. A morning sightseeing tour of Ljubljana takes in views of the open-air Central Market, Baroque Town Hall, Robba’s Fountain, the Three Bridges, and the Parliament. Then journey to the Alpine city of Bled, where you’ll take in the enticing town, striking lakeshore, and impressive Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. Return to Ljubljana for a free evening. Day 10, Wednesday: Ljubljana - Trieste - Venice. Drive south to Italy and Trieste for orientation tour including a visit to Miramare Castle and its lovely park. The castle, built by the Habsburg monarchy, sits on a cliff overlooking Adriatic Sea. Continue on to the romantic city of Venice. Dinner on our own this evening. Overnight in Venice. Day 11, Thursday: Venice. A walking tour of Venice shows us the highlights: St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, Bell Tower, and Bridge of Sighs. We visit a glassblowing factory and watch a master artisan demonstrate this traditional Venetian art. Your afternoon is at leisure to enjoy Venice at your own pace, browse through the shops, or take an optional gondola ride. Celebrate your incomparable vacation tonight with a Farewell Dinner at a popular restaurant. Day 12, Friday: Venice - U.S. After breakfast you will be transferred to Venice airport for your flight home. Ciao! Tour Includes GUARANTEED DEPARTURES 16 Meals - Breakfast & Dinner Sightseeing includes Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Opatija, Ljubljana, Bleb, Postojna Cave and Venice Dubrovnik: Split: Plitvice: Ljublijana: Venice: Day 04, Thursday: Dubrovnik, excursion to Montenegro. Travel to the Republic of Montenegro. Head to the mouth of the beautiful Bay of Kotor, the longest and deepest fjord in Southern Europe. Visit city of Kotor and proceed with a boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks, one of two islets off the coast of Perast. The Roman Catholic Church is the largest building on the islet, with a museum attached to it. Upon return to the coast, we will stop in Perast, an old charming coastal town and then view Sveti Stefan and enjoy a short stop in Budva before returning to Dubrovnik. Our evening is free to enjoy on our own. Overnight in Dubrovnik. Day 07, Sunday: Plitvice Lakes. A full day to enjoy spectacular Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Take a walking tour around several of the lower lakes, and delight in the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder with 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. Dinner and overnight in Plitvice. • Arrival and departure transfers • 10 nights accommodations in first class hotels with private facilities • Breakfast daily, except for morning of arrival • Welcome dinner and farewell dinner in Venice, plus four additonal dinners • Touring per itinerary • Professional manager throughout • Luggage handling • Headsets provided when on included sightseeing tours • Walking tour of Dubrovnik, Ljubljana and Venice • See Rector’s Palace, Diocletian’s Palace, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Postojna Cave, Bleb Castle, Miramare Castle, St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace • Boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks • Service charges and taxes WWW.CELTICTOURS.COM Croatian Discovery Escorted Motorcoach Tour - GUARANTEED DEPARTURES From Zagreb to Dubrovnik, this tour brings you some of the most beautiful parts of Croatia. See Plitvice Lakes National Park, experience the Dalmatian culture with a visit to Ethnoland Dalmati and enjoy a lavender experience. Your Itinerary Day 01, Wednesday: U.S. to Zagreb. Depart U.S. for your overnight flight to Zagreb. Dinner will be served on board. Tours purchased on a land only basis begin on day 02. Day 02, Thursday: Zagreb. Arrive Zagreb, where we are met at the airport and transferred to our hotel. This evening join our Tour Director and fellow travelers for a welcome dinner. Day 07, Tuesday: Hvar - Split. Leave the island life behind as you return to mainland. Upon arrival to Split, walking tour of the historic inner city, built around Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Then on to see the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple and the Peristyle. Remainder of the day is at leisure in Split. Dinner and overnight at your hotel. Day 08, Wednesday: Split - Mostar - Ston - Dubrovnik. Cross the border into Bosnia and Herzegovina and first stop at the small town of Medjugorje, one of the most famous places of pilgrimage in the Catholic world. The journey will take us to lovely Mostar to walk across Day 04, Saturday: Zagreb - Plitvice Lakes. Head to magnificent Plitvice Lakes National Park, the famous Stari Most that was reconstructed after being almost completely destroyed during a UNESCO World Heritage site. Take a walking tour around several of the lower lakes, enjoying the war. In the afternoon, a drive along the picturesque Croatian coast reveals the worldthe breathtaking scenery of terraced lakes, thickly wooded mountains, and lush vegetation. famous natural beauty of the area. Taste delicious oysters at a local restaurant in Ston, After your visit, remainder of the day at leisure to relax in this beautiful green oasis. Dinner and before we reach Dubrovnik, so called “Pearl of the Adriatic”. overnight. Day 05, Sunday: Ethnoland Dalmati - Hvar. Today, the green forests and clear waters give way to culture and ethno experience. Journey into the heart of Dalmatian culture and visit Ethnoland Dalmati, where our experience begins with a welcome ceremony. Listen to Dalmatians tell stories of their ancestors, learn about their customs and tradition and feast your body and soul with local delicacies as we sit down at lunch. In the afternoon, board the ferry and set sail to Hvar Island. Day 06, Monday: Hvar. The town of Hvar has a unique cultural and historical heritage, plus Day 09, Thursday: Dubrovnik. This morning, a walking tour shows you Old Dubrovnik. See Onofrio’s Fountain and the Rector’s Palace, as well as the Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column, Sponza Palace, Dominican Monastery, and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy the city your way, browse through the shops, stroll along the ancient city walls, or simply relax. Day 10, Friday: Dubrovnik - U.S. After breakfast, we are transferred to Dubrovnik airport for our return flight home. Tour Includes • Arrival and departure transfers • Eight nights accommodations in first class hotels with private facilities • Breakfast daily, except for morning of arrival • Welcome dinner • Four dinners and one lunch • Touring per itinerary • Professional manager throughout • Luggage handling • Headsets provided when on included sightseeing tours • Ethnoland Dalmati welcome ceremony • Walking tour of Dubrovnik • Enjoy a Lavender Experience • Service charges and taxes WWW.CELTICTOURS.COM 2016 Croatian Discovery Depart US Return US Land Only PP Apr 20 Apr 29 $2115 May 04 May 13 $2305 May 25 Jun 03 $2469 Jun 15 Jun 24 $2669 Aug 31 Sep 09 $2769 Sep 07 Sep 16 $2769 Sep 14 Sep 23 $2769 Sep 21 Sep 30 $2769 Sep 28 Oct 07 $2669 Single Supplement: $869-$1110 Tour Ref: KSG002 Escorted Motorcoach Tour Day 03, Friday: Zagreb - Kumrovec Zagreb. On a morning sightseeing tour of Croatian capital, a local expert unfurls the rich culture and history of the two tiered capital of Croatia, Zagreb. Walk through the medieval core of the Upper Town to see the Stone Gate, Lotrscak Tower, the Cathedral, Parliament, and Government Palace. In the afternoon, a scenic drive takes us to Kumrovec, a birth place of the late marshal Tito; the president of former Yugoslavia, whose house has been turned into a museum. Today, the major attraction of Kumrovec is the Ethnological Museum Staro Selo, with very well preserved village houses from the turn of the 19th – 20th century. Later, we follow a winding road through the Zagorje Hills for an early dinner of genuine local specialties and wine at the local restaurant/ farm, with magnificent view of the 15th century castle. Return to your hotel in Zagreb for overnight. a centuries-old tradition in tourism. A morning walking tour reveals Hvar’s Venetian flavor, with views of the Fortress, Franciscan Monastery and more. Afterward, enjoy the “lavender experience”; a drive into the inland will be constantly surprised by the sheer variety of the island’s landscapes: vineyard- covered hills, olive groves and undulating fields of rosemary and lavender. Tonight, kick back, relax, and enjoy this charming island, listed as one of the 10 most beautiful islands in the world by Conde Nast Travel Magazine. As the sun sets, maybe take the opportunity to dine in a traditional ‘konoba’. Tour Highlights • • • GUARANTEED DEPARTURES 14 Meals - Breakfast & Dinner Sightseeing includes Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes, Ethnoland Dalmati, Hvar, Split, Mostar and Dubrovnik HOTELS or similar Zagreb: Plitvice: Hvar: Split: Dubrovnik: Westin / Esplanade Jezero Amfora / Adriana Park Hotel Lacroma 2 1 2 1 2 Nts Nt Nts Nt Nt IMPORTANT: Departure dates are air dates from the U.S. Land tour starts one day later. Prices noted are land only. Please visit www.celtictours.com for latest airfare from your home city. 17 Vienna to Budapest Escorted Motorcoach Tour - GUARANTEED DEPARTURES Take in the beauty of two countries; Austria and Hungary, on this fully escorted motorcoach with the services of a professional director throughout. Your Itinerary Day 01, Sunday: U.S. to Vienna. Depart U.S. for your overnight flight to Vienna. Dinner will be served on board. Tours purchased on a land only basis begin on day 02. Day 02, Monday: Vienna. Arrive Vienna, where we are met at the airport and transferred to our hotel. Then, your time is free to start discovering the city’s delights, from shopping to parks to pastries. Later, enjoy dinner in a typical Heurigen or wine tavern, in Grinzig, just outside of Vienna. Overnight in Vienna. Day 03, Tuesday: Vienna. After breakfast, we enjoy a morning sightseeing tour, with a visit to the Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Next, view the Belvedere Palace, Prater Amusement Park, the UN Buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and other reminders of the city’s imperial history. After a free afternoon, enjoy an evening concert of Strauss’ and Mozart’s music. Dinner is on our own this evening. Overnight in Vienna. Escorted Motorcoach Tour 2016 Vienna & Budapest Per Person Based on twin rooms sharing Land Cost only $1484 Single Supplement $598 Tour K507 departs US Sunday on Apr 24 May 08, May 22 Jun 05, Jun 19 Jul 17, Jul 31, Aug 14 Sep 04, Sep 18, Oct 02, Oct 23 Tour Highlights • GUARANTEED DEPARTURES • 8 Meals - Breakfast & Dinner • Sightseeing includes Vienna and Budapest HOTELS or similar Vienna: Budapest: Hilton Stadtpark 3 Nts Intercontinental Hotel 3 Nts IMPORTANT: Departure dates are air dates from the U.S. Land tour starts one day later. Prices noted are land only. Please visit www.celtictours.com for latest airfare from your home city. 18 Day 04, Wednesday: Vienna. Today after breakfast, we visit the Kunsthistorische Museum for a guided tour. The museum houses outstanding collections of art, sculpture, coins, armor, musical instruments, and more. The balance of the day is free to enjoy Vienna at our own pace. Overnight in Vienna. Day 05, Thursday: Vienna - Budapest. After breakfast, we travel into Hungary and onto the capital and largest city, Budapest. The afternoon is free to explore the “Paris of the East,” browse in the shops, snack on a tasty slice of cherry strudel, sip a fine Hungarian wine, or perhaps join one of the optional excursions available. We dine independently this evening. Overnight in Budapest. Day 07, Saturday: Budapest. Your sightseeing tour this morning focuses on the Castle Hill area. You’ll visit the 13th-century Matthias Church and the Fisherman’s Bastion, then see the Royal Palace. Your afternoon is free to do some lastminute shopping, explore more of the city or just relax. Tonight, relish dinner and entertainment in a typical Csarda, or tavern, restaurant. Day 08, Sunday: Budapest - U.S. After breakfast you will be transferred to Budapest airport for your flight home. Day 06, Friday: Budapest. Set on opposite banks of the Danube River, the former cities of Buda and Pest are linked by a series of graceful bridges. After breakfast, we enjoy a morning sightseeing tour, including views of the Parliament building, seat of the National Assembly, Vaci Utca (a pedestrian street lined with shops and restaurants), Heroes’ Square with the Millennium Column, a 118-foot-high Corinthian column topped with a statue of the archangel Gabriel, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The balance of the day is at leisure. Dine on our own this evening. Overnight in Budapest. Tour Includes • Arrival and departure transfers • Six nights accommodations in first class hotels with private facilities • Breakfast daily, except for morning of arrival • Dinner at a Heurigen or wine tavern on night of arrival • Touring per itinerary • Professional manager throughout • Luggage handling • Headsets provided when on included sightseeing tours • Sightseeing tours of Vienna and Budapest • See Hofburg Palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Kunsthistorische Museum, Matthias Church, Firsherman’s Bastion and the Royal Palace • Service charges and taxes WWW.CELTICTOURS.COM Warsaw, Berlin & Prague Escorted Tour - GUARANTEED DEPARTURES Enjoy great touring and sights with professional tour director to lead the way throughout! Journey through the history and beauty of these three countries on this fantastic tour. Your Itinerary Day 01, Thursday: U.S. to Warsaw. Overnight flight to Warsaw. Dinner is served shortly after take-off. Tours purchased on a land only basis begin on day 01. Day 02, Friday: Warsaw. On arrival, we are met and transferred to our hotel. There will be plenty of time to relax before meeting our fellow travelers and Tour Director. Enjoy dinner tonight. Overnight in Warsaw. Day 04, Sunday: Warsaw to Berlin. After breakfast, we depart Warsaw. We stop in Poznan for an orientation tour of this trade center. Then on to Berlin, for dinner and a free evening. Overnight in Berlin. Day 05, Monday: Berlin. Our morning sightseeing tour features the Reichstag, the Renaissance building that once housed Germany’s Parliament, and the lovely Schloss Charlottenburg. The tour continues through the city to view other famous sights such as the Opera, Schiller Theater and Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. The afternoon is free to explore this once divided city on our own. Overnight in Berlin. Day 06, Tuesday: Berlin to Prague. After breakfast, we depart Berlin and continue our journey via Dresden, the beautiful Saxony Baroque city. On an orientation tour, view the Zwinger Palace and Semper Opera House. Then it’s on to the Czech capital of Prague, the “City of 100 Spires”. We enjoy dinner tonight. Overnight in Prague. Day 07, Wednesday: Prague. Built on seven hills more than 1,000 years ago and spread over both banks of the river Vltava, Prague is one of the most attractive cities in Europe. Our sightseeing tour starts with panoramic drive to famous Wenceslas Square, the Strahov Stadium and Castle Square. Continue with a walking tour, and visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany with Cathedral of St. Vitus, Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica and Golden Lane with Daliborka Tower. Cross the Charles Bridge and walk through the old quarter of Prague to view the Jewish Ghetto, Town Hall and the world-famous Astronomical Clock. The rest of the day is free. Overnight in Prague. Dinner is on our own this evening. Day 08, Thursday: Depart Prague to U.S. After breakfast, transfer to Prague’s airport for our departure flight home. Tour Includes • • • • • • • • • • Roundtrip airport transfers Accommodations in first class and superior first class hotels Breakfast daily (except morning of arrival) Three (3) dinners Touring by modern motorcoach Professional English speaking tour director throughout the tour Sightseeing includes Warsaw Old Town and Old Market Square, St. John’s Cathedral, Reichstag, view Zwinger Palace and Semper Opera House, visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany with the Cathdral of St. Vitus and Old Royal Palace. Porterage of one suitcase per person Headsets provided on included tours to easily hear commentary Local hotel taxes and service charges WWW.CELTICTOURS.COM 2016 Warsaw, Berlin & Prague Per Person Based on twin rooms sharing Land Cost only $1439 Single Supplement $579 Tour K010 departs US Thursday on May 12, May 26 Jun 09, Jun 23 Jul 07, Jul 21, Aug 04, Aug 18 Sep 08, Sep 22, Oct 06 IMPORTANT: Departure dates are air dates from the U.S. Land tour starts one day later. Prices noted are land only. Please visit www.celtictours.com for latest airfare from your home city. Tour Highlights • GUARANTEED DEPARTURES • Sightseeing tours of Warsaw, Poznan, Berlin, Dresden and Prague • 9 Meals - Breakfast and Dinner • Guided by English speaking tour director HOTELS Warsaw: Berlin: Prague: or similar Radisson Blu Centrum 2 Nts Hotel ABBA 2 Nts Hotel Angelo 2 Nts Don’t see the tour you want here? Celtic Tours World Vacations offers many more tours throughout Europe. So give us a call at 800-833-4373. 19 Escorted Motorcoach Tour Day 03, Saturday: Warsaw. This 700 year-old capital is the symbol of the Polish nationhood and the will to survive against great odds. A sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from magnificent Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, the summer residence of the last King of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known as the “wedding cake”), the Saxon Gardens, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto, and the Barbican. Continue with a walking tour of the Old Town, Old Market Square, and St. John’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for relaxing, shopping, or strolling through the city or an optional late afternoon Chopin concert. Warsaw To Vienna Escorted Motorcoach Tour - GUARANTEED DEPARTURES Bringing you the best of Europe on this Celtic favorite. Enjoy Poland, Budapest and Austria. A history filled tour! Your Itinerary Day 01, Friday: U.S. to Vienna. Depart U.S. for our overnight flight to Vienna, Austria. Dinner will be served on board. Tours purchased on a land only basis begin on day 02. Day 02, Saturday: Arrive in Vienna. We will be met and transferred to our hotel. Plenty of time to relax before meeting our fellow travelers and your Tour Director at the welcome dinner. Overnight in Vienna. Day 03, Sunday: In Vienna. On our morning sightseeing tour, we visit the Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement park, the UN buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and other vivid reminders of the city’s imperial history. Afternoon is at leisure. Overnight in Vienna. Escorted Motorcoach Tour Day 04, Monday: Vienna to Budapest. After breakfast today, we travel east and cross the border to Hungary. Continue through the Transdanubian region, reaching Budapest in time to relax before dinner. Dinner and overnight in Budapest. 2016 Warsaw to Vienna Per Person Based on twin rooms sharing Land Cost only $1579 Single Supplement $639 Tour K906 departs US Monday on May 09, May 23 Jun 06, Jun 27 Jul 11, Aug 01, Aug 29 Sep 19, Sep 26, Oct 10 IMPORTANT: Departure dates are air dates from the U.S. Land tour starts one day later. Prices noted are land only. Please visit www.celtictours.com for latest airfare from your home city. Tour Highlights • GUARANTEED DEPARTURES • 12 Meals - Breakfast & Dinner • Sightseeing includes Warsaw, Krakow, Prague and Vienna • Guided by English speaking tour director HOTELS or similar Warsaw: Radisson Blu Centrum/Sobieski 2 Nts Krakow: Andels / Qubus 2 Nts Budapest:Hotel Angelo 2 Nts Vienna: Hilton Stadtpark 2 Nts Don’t see the tour you want here? Celtic Tours World Vacations offers many more tours throughout Europe. So give us a call at 800-833-4373. 20 Day 05, Tuesday: In Budapest. Situated on the opposite banks of the Danube River, the former cities of Buda and Pest are linked by a series of graceful bridges. Our morning sightseeing tour includes views of the outstanding Parliament, the Royal Palace and Castle Hill area, the Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church, the Heroes’ Square and Gellert Hill with its Citadel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this exciting city on your own. Overnight in Budapest. Hall and St. Mary’s Church. This afternoon is free to discover more, shop or relax over a pierogi or coffee and cake. Overnight in Krakow. Day 08, Friday: Krakow to Warsaw. This morning we make a sobering visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau, a concentration camp from World War II and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Then we journey to Czestochowa and visit the Yasna Gora Monastery, known for the blackened picture of the Virgin Mary popularly called the “Black Madonna”. In the afternoon, arrive in Poland’s capital city, Warsaw. Dinner and overnight in Warsaw. Day 09, Saturday: In Warsaw. The 700 year old capital is a symbol of Polish nationhood and the will to survive against great odds. A sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from magnificent Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, summer residence of the last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known as a “wedding cake”), the Saxon Gardens, the Tomb of the Day 06, Wednesday: Budapest to Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes Krakow. The road to Krakow winds through of the Warsaw Ghetto and the Barbican. the lovely hills and countryside of Slovakia, Continue with the walking tour of the Old past the Tatras Mountains and into the great Town, the Old Market Square and St. John’s plains of Poland. A relaxing dinner in Krakow Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for is planned upon arrival. Overnight in Krakow. relaxing, shopping, a stroll through the city or an optional late afternoon Chopin concert. Day 07, Thursday: In Krakow. Our Overnight in Warsaw. sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the Wawel Hill, viewing the Royal Castle and Day 10, Sunday: Warsaw to U.S. After visiting the Royal Cathedral. Enjoy a walking breakfast, transfer to the airport for our tour of the Old Town where we will visit the departure flight. Main Market Square, Renaissance Cloth Tour Includes • • • • • Arrival and departure transfers Eight (8) nights accommodations in first class hotels Breakfast daily, except for morning of arrival Welcome dinner, plus three additional dinners Touring by modern air-conditioned motorcoach per itinerary • Professional English speaking tour director throughout • Luggage handling • Headsets provided when on included sightseeing tours • Touring includes Lazienki Park and Palace, Palace of Science and Culture, Old Market Square, St. John’s Cathedral, Yasna Gora Monastery, AuschwitzBirkenau, Royal Cathedral, St. Mary’s Church, Cathedral of St. Vitus, Old Royal Palace, St. Goeorge’s Basilica, Golden Lane and Daliborka Tower • Portfolio of travel documents WWW.CELTICTOURS.COM Prague to Budapest Escorted Tour - GUARANTEED DEPARTURES with Vienna A magical 10 day-three country tour, taking in the history and culture of Hungary, Austria and the Czech Republic. Your Itinerary Day 01, Thursday: U.S. to Prague. Depart U.S. for our overnight flight to Prague, Czech Republic. Dinner will be served on board. Tours purchased on a land only basis begin on day 02. Day 02, Friday: Arrive in Prague. We will be met and transferred to our hotel. Dinner with folklore in a local restaurant. Overnight in Prague. Day 03, Saturday: In Prague. Today, we cross the Vltava River to visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany with Cathedral of St. Vitus, Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica and Golden Lane with Daliborka Tower. Tonight, enjoy an opera performance. Overnight in Prague. coins, armor, musical instruments and more. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Vienna. Day 07, Wednesday: In Vienna. Take a guided visit to the Kunsthistorische Museum in the morning. The museum houses outstanding collections of art, sculpture, Day 11, Sunday: Depart Budapest. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Tour Includes • Arrival and departure transfers • Nine (9) nights accommodations in superior and first class hotels • Breakfast daily, except for morning of arrival • Dinner with folklore in Prague • Dinner with entertainment in Grinzing suburb in Vienna • Farewell dinner with entertainment in typical csarda restaurant in Budapest • Opera performance in Prague • Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna • Touring by modern air-conditioned motorcoach per itinerary • Professional English speaking tour director throughout • Luggage handling • Headsets provided when on included sightseeing tours • Touring including Royal Castle of Hradcany, St. Vitus Cathedral, Hofburg Palace, Kunsthistorische Museum, Fisherman’s Bastion, Coronation Church • Portfolio of travel documents 2016 Prague, Vienna & Budapest Per Person Based on twin rooms sharing Land Cost only $1965 Single Supplement $785 Tour K505 departs US Thursday on Apr 21, May 05, May 19 Jun 02, Jun 16, Jun 30 Jul 14, Aug 11 Sep 01, Sep 15, Sep 29, Oct 20 IMPORTANT: Departure dates are air dates from the U.S. Land tour starts one day later. Prices noted are land only. Please visit www.celtictours.com for latest airfare from your home city. Escorted Motorcoach Tour Day 08, Thursday: Vienna to Budapest. Today our journey takes us eastbound by motor coach or first class train to Budapest, often called “Paris of the East”. Shop along the Vaci Utca, nibble a delicious slice of apple strudel, sip an excellent Hungarian wine or Day 04, Sunday: In Prague. This morning, perhaps join an optional excursion. Overnight we tour the old part of the city to view the in Budapest. Old Town Square, the famous Astronomical Clock, the Jewish Quarter, St. Nicholas Day 09, Friday: In Budapest. Situated Church, Charles Bridge and more. The rest on the opposite banks of the Danube River, of the day is at leisure. Our afternoon and the former cities of Buda and Pest are evening are at leisure. Overnight in Prague. linked by a series of graceful bridges. Our morning sightseeing tour includes views Day 05, Monday: Prague to Vienna. of the decorative Parliament building, seat Today we travel by motor coach to Vienna, of the National Assembly and Vaci Utca, the “City of Waltz”. The rest of the day is free a pedestrian street lined with shops and to discover the city’s delights, from shopping restaurants. Then Heroes’ Square with to architecture to pastries. Dinner tonight the Millennium Memorial, 118 foot high will be in a typical heurigen or wine tavern in Corinthian column dedicated to the Roman Grinzig, just outside of Vienna. Overnight in Catholic Church, and the Tomb of the Vienna. Unknown Soldier. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Budapest. Day 06, Tuesday: In Vienna. On our morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg Day 10, Saturday: In Budapest. Palace, once the seat of the AustroSightseeing tour this morning focuses Hungarian Empire, and view the Belvedere on the Castle Hill area, the 13th century Palace, Prater amusement park, the UN Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion and buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and other Royal Palace. Afternoon is free for last vivid reminders of the city’s imperial history. minute shopping or independent exploration. After a free afternoon, enjoy an evening Tonight, enjoy dinner with entertainment concert of Strauss’ and Mozart’s music. in a typical csarda restaurant. Overnight in Overnight in Vienna. Budapest. Tour Highlights • GUARANTEED DEPARTURES • 12 Meals - Breakfast & Dinner • Sightseeing includes Prague and the Royal Castle of Hradcany, Vienna and Budapest • Guided by English speaking tour director HOTELS Prague: Vienna: Budapest: or similar Majestic Plaza Hilton Stadtpark Intercontinental 3 nts 3 nts 3 nts Don’t see the tour you want here? Give us a call. Celtic Tours World Vacations offers many more tours throughout Europe. WWW.CELTICTOURS.COM 21 Romantic Germany Escorted Tour GUARANTEED DEPARTURES Southern Germany offers magical landscapes with lush rolling hills, medieval towns and picturesque castles. Travel back in time with a visit to Rothenburg ob der Tauber and tour beautiful castles such as Neuschwanstein and Linderhof. Impressive mountains and magnificent lakes make this an unforgettable romantic travel experience. Your Itinerary Germany Escorted Tour 2016 Romantic Germany Per Person Based on twin rooms sharing Depart US Return US Land Only PP May 21 May 29 $1949 Jun 25 Jul 03 $1949 Jul 23 Jul 31 $1949 Aug 27 Sep 04 $1949 *Sep 24 Oct 02 $2399 Oct 08 Oct 16 $1949 Single Supplement: $650 *Oktoberfest IMPORTANT: Departure dates are air dates from the U.S. Land tour starts one day later. Prices noted are land only. Please visit www.celtictours.com for latest airfare from your home city. Day 01, Saturday: U.S. to Frankfurt. Depart U.S. for our overnight flight to Frankfurt, Germany. Dinner will be served on board. Tours purchased on a land only basis begin on Day 02. Day 02, Sunday: Frankfurt. Arrive at Frankfurt airport and transfer to our hotel. The rest of the day is free to spend at your leisure. Frankfurt is the financial and commercial heart of Germany, a city full of fascinating contrasts between modern development and historic landmarks. At 7:00 pm we meet our guide at the welcome-dinner at the hotel. Day 03, Monday: Frankfurt - Heidelberg - Black Forest. In the morning we travel from Frankfurt to Heidelberg. Visit the famous castle ascending with the cable car and enjoy a sightseeing tour of its historic city center. Idyllically located on the shores of the Neckar River, Heidelberg is Germany’s oldest university town and one of the most popular destinations in the country. We continue to the famous Black Forest region. Tonight we will have an authentic experience and e njoy a typical Black Forest dinner and overnight in a romantically located hotel. Perhaps take a little walk to the beautiful Ravenna Gorge or see the region’s oldest chapel, both are next to the hotel. Day 04, Tuesday: Black Forst - Lake Titi - Lindau - Füssen. After breakfast we enjoy a short presentation on the cuckoo clock production. Continue to a small traditional Black Forest farm where we will have a cheese tasting and we will see the true life of the Black Forest. After we travel to Lake Titi, nestled in the legendary Black Forest, we continue the tour to the small island of Lindau in Lake Constance, which boasts spectacular views of the Alps. Depending on weather conditions we will take the Alpine road from Lindau to Oberstaufen and Immenstadt to our final destination Füssen, the southernmost point on our tour of Romantic Germany. Day 05, Wednesday: Neuschwanstein – Wieskirche - Oberammergau - Linerhof - Innsbruck. We begin the day with a visit to Neuschwanstein Castle, built by Ludwig II, the notorious “Mad King“. In the midday we travel to Oberammergau, famous for its Passion Play and lovely crafts. Along the way we visit the Wieskirche Church before continuing the tour to visit Linderhof Castle. This is one of the 3 castles built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the only one where the king actually lived for a significant amount of time. After a brief stop at the Ettal Benedictine Abbey. Today‘s final destination is Innsbruck. Day 06, Thursday: Innsbruck - Munich. In the morning we enjoy a sightseeing tour of Innsbruck, Austria, located in the Inn valley, in the heart of the Alps. As an alternative excursion you may also ascend to the top of Zugspitze (instead of Innsbruck, not included). In the afternoon we travel to Munich. Day 07, Friday: Munich. After breakfast we visit the city’s main attractions, concluding the tour at the Marienplatz square with its famous clock tower. The capital of Bavaria State, Munich, is famous for its Oktoberfest, which is annually celebrated in September. The afternoon is free to explore at your leisure. In the evening you enjoy a traditional Bavarian dinner. Overnight in Munich. Day 08, Saturday: Munich - Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Frankfurt. After breakfast we travel to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Romantic Germany. Sightseeing tour of this lovely medieval town concluding with a Schneeballen (snow ball) tasting, a pastry considered the signature dish of Rothenburg. Next we travel to Frankfurt. The program ends at Frankfurt airport, around 6:00 pm. Travel the skywalk to your hotel, the Hilton Frankfurt Airport hotel, for your final evening. Day 09, Sunday: Frankfurt - U.S. After breakfast, make your way to the airport for your return flight home. *Post night hotel is at the Frankfurt Airport hotel. A city center hotel can be arranged, however, you must make your own way to and from a city center hotel from the tour drop point. This however is easily done via train (not included). Alternate hotels may incur supplements. Tour Highlights Tour Includes HOTELS or similar • Transfer from Frankfurt Airport to our hotel on day 02 • Seven (7) nights accommodations in superior and first class hotels • Breakfast daily, except for morning of arrival • Welcome dinner in Frankfurt • Traditional Bavarian dinner in Munich • English speaking tour guide too day 08 (driver/guide for groups of 7 persons or less) • Admission to Heidelberg, Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castles • Visit to a local Black Forst farm with cheese tasting • Visit to a cuckoo clock visitor center. • “Snow ball” tasting in Rothenburg • Luggage handling • Touring including Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Freiburg, Lake Titi, Innsbruck and Munich, with scenic drives throughout • Portfolio of travel documents • GUARANTEED DEPARTURES • 9 Meals - Breakfast & Dinner • Sightseeing includes Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Black Forest, Lindau, Fussen, Neuschwanstein, Innsbruck, Lidernhof, Munich • Private tour of same itinerary can be arranged Frankfurt: Breitnau: Füssen: Innsbruck: Munich: Frankfurt: Hotel Mövenpick Frankfurt 1 Nt Hotel Hofgut Sternen 1 Nt Hotel Hirsch 1 Nt Hotel Grauer Bar 1 Nt Munich City Center 2 Nts Hotel Hilton Frankfurt Airport 1 Nt WWW.CELTICTOURS.COM 22 Black Forest Magic Escorted Tour - GUARANTEED DEPARTURES Seven amazing days to and from Frankfurt via the High Route through the Black Forest. See traditional farms, learn about the history of the cuckoo clock all while being surrounded by Germany’s beauty and picturesque scenery. Your Itinerary Day 01, Thursday: U.S. to Frankfurt. Depart U.S. for our overnight flight to Frankfurt, Germany. Dinner will be served on board. Tours purchased on a land only basis begin on day 02. Day 02, Friday: Frankfurt. Arrive at Frankfurt airport and transfer to our hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore at your leisure. Frankfurt is the financial and commercial heart of Germany, with a fascinating contrast between the modern and historic parts of the city. Day 03, Saturday: Frankfurt - Heidelberg - Baden-Baden. In the morning we travel to Heidelberg to visit the famous castle, followed by a tour of the historic city center. Idyllically located on the shores of the Neckar River, Heidelberg is Germany’s oldest university town and one of the most popular destinations in the country. Then continue to Baden-Baden, the former summer residence of the European nobility and known worldwide for its thermal baths. Another attraction is the casino, at the foot of the black forest. Day 05, Monday: Freiburg - Breitnau. In the morning we visit Freiburg, famous for its beautiful church tower. In the afternoon continue to the heart of the Black Forest, where we will have an authentic experience tonight, enjoying a typical Black Forest dinner and overnight in a romantically located hotel. If you like, take a little walk to the beautiful Ravenna Gorge or see the region’s oldest chapel, both are next to the hotel. Day 06, Tuesday: Breitnau - Titisee Frankfurt. After breakfast our first stop is the cuckoo clock visitor center to learn more about these traditional clocks. Next we visit a traditional small farm where you may sample delicious local cheeses and see what life is like in the Black Forest. Afternoon visit to Lake Titi before we continue to Frankfurt airport. Travel the skywalk to your hotel, the Hilton Frankfurt Airport hotel, for your final evening. Day 07, Wednesday: Frankfurt - U.S. After breakfast, make your way to the airport for your return flight home. *Post night hotel is at the Frankfurt Airport hotel. A city center hotel can be arranged, however, you must make your own way to and from a city center hotel from the tour drop point. This however is easily done via train (not included). Alternate hotels may incur supplements. Tour Includes • Transfer from Frankfurt Airport to our hotel on day 02 • Seven (7) nights accommodations in superior and first class hotels • Breakfast daily, except for morning of arrival • English speaking tour guide for duration of the tour (note, a driver/guide will assist for groups of 7 person or less) • Admission to Heidelberg Castle and the Vogtsbauernhöfe museum • Visit to a local Black Forst farm with cheese tasting • Visit to a cuckoo clock visitor center • Typical Black Forest dinner • Luggage handling • Touring including Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Baden-Baden and Freiburg, with scenic drives throughout • Portfolio of travel documents 2016 Black Forest Magic Per Person Based on twin rooms sharing Land Cost only $1499 Single Supplement $599 Tour departs US Thursday on May 19 Jun 23, Jul 21 Aug 25, Sep 22 Oct 06 IMPORTANT: Departure dates are air dates from the U.S. Land tour starts one day later. Prices noted are land only. Please visit www.celtictours.com for latest airfare from your home city. Germany Escorted Tour Day 04, Sunday: Baden-Baden - High Route through the Black Forest – Vogtsbauernhof - Freiburg. Travel to Freudenstadt via the high route through the Black Forest, one of the most scenic tourist routes in Germany. This route offers spectacular views of the Rhine Valley and the Vosges Mountains in the background. The drive includes stunning landscapes such as Mummel Lake. Visit the fascinating “Vogtsbauernho” open-air museum, for an overview of the history and culture of the Black Forest. The authentic displays give a wonderful impression of the traditional architecture and economy of the Black Forest region. Then continue the tour to lovely Freiburg and accommodation at the Hotel Stadt Freiburg. Tour Highlights • GUARANTEED DEPARTURES • 6 Meals - Breakfast & Dinner • Sightseeing includes Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Black Forest, Baden-Baden and Freiburg • Private tour of same itinerary can be arranged HOTELS or similar Frankfurt: Hotel Mövenpick Frankfurt 1 Nt Baden-Baden:Leonardo Royal Hotel 1 Nt Freiburg: Hotel Stadt 1 Nt Breitnau: Best Western Hotel Hofgut 1 Nt Frankfurt: Hotel Hilton Frankfurt Airport 1 Nt Don’t see the tour you want here? Celtic Tours World Vacations offers many more tours throughout Europe. So give us a call at 800-833-4373. WWW.CELTICTOURS.COM 23 Highlights of Austria Escorted Tour - GUARANTEED DEPARTURES A selection of extraordinary travel experiences, stunning vistas, imposing Alpine peaks, beautiful lakes, majestic rivers and historical cities will ensure that your trip will be an impressive and unforgettable moment in your life. A vacation in Austria bestows many moments of bliss that will remain with you long after you leave. Your Itinerary Day 01, Wednesday: U.S. to Munich. Depart U.S. for our overnight flight to Munich, Germany. Dinner will be served on board. Tours purchased on a land only basis begin on day 02. Day 02, Thursday: Munich. Morning arrival into Munich. Transfer to our hotel, with the remainder of the day to enjoy independently. Overnight in Munich. Day 03, Friday: Munich. After breakfast we visit the city’s main attractions, concluding the tour at the Marienplatz Square with its famous clock tower. The capital of Bavaria, Munich, is famous for its Oktoberfest, which is annually celebrated in September. The afternoon is free to explore at our leisure. In the evening we enjoy a traditional Bavarian dinner in Munich. Overnight in Munich. 2016 Highlights of Austria Austria Escorted Tour Per Person Based on twin rooms sharing Depart US Return US Land Only PP May 25 Jun 02 $2149 Jun 29 Jul 07 $2149 Jul 27 Aug 04 $2149 Aug 31 Sep 08 $2149 *Sep 28 Oct 06 $2609 Oct 12 Oct 20 $2149 Single Supplement: $759 *Oktoberfest IMPORTANT: Departure dates are air dates from the U.S. Land tour starts one day later. Prices noted are land only. Please visit www.celtictours.com for latest airfare from your home city. • GUARANTEED DEPARTURES • 8 Meals - Breakfast & Dinner • Sightseeing includes Munich, Passau, Linz, Durstein, Melk, Vienna, Salzburg, Berchtesgaden, Chiemsee • Private tour of same itinerary can be arranged Munich: Linz: Vienna: Salzburg: Munich: Maritim Hotel Munich Arcotel Nike Hotel Arcotel Wimberger Hotel NH Salzburgh City Mövenpick Munich Airport Hotel 2 1 2 1 Nts Nt Nts Nt 1 Nt WWW.CELTICTOURS.COM 24 Day 05, Sunday: Linz – Dürnstein – Melk - Vienna. After breakfast we enjoy a short stop at the village of Dürnstein, situated in the heart of the magnificent Wachau Valley. The charming town of Dürnstein offers the unique combination of breathtaking scenery and traditional architecture. It was in the Kuenringer Castle, whose ruins still overlook Dürnstein, that the English King Richard Lionheart was held prisoner. We continue to Melk for a short stop at the famous Abbey. Finally we arrive the magnificent capital of Austria for overnight. Day 06, Monday: Vienna. This morning we enjoy a sightseeing tour of Vienna. We admire the Opera, Hofburg Palace, Heroes Gate, Parliament, the Council and the other attractions. Our afternoon is free to explore Day 07, Tuesday: Vienna – Lake District – Salzburg. In the morning we continue to the Lake District and ascend by cable car Mount Zwölferhorn where we enjoy wonderful views over the Lake Wolfgang. Continue to the city of Salzburg, where the genius composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born. Sightseeing tour where we see breathtaking Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque artistry. Our visit also includes the world famous Mirabell Gardens and we view the house where Mozart was raised. Overnight in Salzburg. Day 08, Wednesday: Salzburg – Berchtesgaden – Chiemsee – Munich. After breakfast we travel along the Königsee River Valley, through the Bavarian mountains, along romantic farm houses to Obersalzberg. Special buses and an elevator will bring us to the Eagle’s Nest. From there we continue to Lake Chiemsee, known as the “Bavarian Sea”, for a short stop. The program ends at our Munich Airport hotel, around 6 pm. Overnight at Mövenpick Munich Airport Hotel. Day 09, Thursday: Munich - U.S. After breakfast, *make your way to the airport for your return flight home. *Post night hotel is at the Mövenpick Munich Airport, which offers shuttle service for a small fee. A city center hotel can be arranged, however, the city center hotel does not offer the same low cost shuttle service to the airport and a taxi would be required. Alternate hotels may incur supplements. Tour Includes Tour Highlights HOTELS or similar Day 04, Saturday: Munich - Passau - Linz. In the morning we travel to Passau. This city, on the border between Germany and Austria, has a very privileged location on the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz Rivers. In the afternoon we cross the Austrian border to the city of Linz, a picturesque town at the banks of the Danube River. Overnight tonight in Linz. Vienna at our leisure. This evening possibly attend a gala dinner accompanied by live classical music (not included). Overnight in Vienna. • Arrival transfer from Munich Airport to Munich Hotel on day 02 • Seven (7) nights accommodations in superior and first class hotels • Breakfast daily, except for morning of arrival • Traditional Bavarian dinner in Munich • Transportation by car, minivan or bus for duration (depending on number of participants) • English speaking tour guide on days 03-08 (driver/guide for groups of 7 or less) • Admission to Eagle’s Nest • Admission to Abbey Melk • Ticket for cable car to Mount Zwolferhorn • Visit a local brewery for a beer tasting • Luggage handling • Touring including Marienplatz Square, Mirabell Gardens, scenic drives of Lake Wolfgang and the Bavarian mountains • Portfolio of travel documents Magical Switzerland Escorted Tour - GUARANTEED DEPARTURES Join us and discover Switzerland’s breathtaking scenery, living heritage and modern cities. Beautifully located in the magnificent Alps, Switzerland boasts lovely towns that still preserve a rich tradition. This tour will introduce you to the highlights of the country’s diverse regions. Your Itinerary Day 01, Friday: U.S. to Zurich. Depart U.S. for our overnight flight to Zurich, Switzerland. Dinner will be served on board. Tours purchased on a land only basis begin on day 02. Day 02, Saturday: Arrive Zurich. Arrival in Zurich and transfer to our hotel. We are free to enjoy Zurich independently today. Overnight in Zurich. Day 04, Monday: Zurich - Luzern - Mount Titlis - Interlaken. This morning we depart for Luzern. We enjoy a short sightseeing tour, with free time to explore Luzern on our own. At noon we continue to Engelberg. Take the rotating Rotair cable car to the top of Mount Titlis (note longer waits occur during peak seasons) and its spectacular glacier. From an elevation of 3,020 meters, we enjoy breathtaking views of the Central Alps. In the afternoon we visit the lakeside town of Brienz and see the talented woodcarving artisans. Continue to Interlaken, at the foot of Mount Jungfrau. Overnight in Interlaken. Day 05, Tuesday: Interlaken - Bern Gruyeres - Geneva. From Interlaken we drive along Lake Thun to Bern, located on the Aare River, overlooking the Alps. Visit the city before we continue to Gruyeres, a picturesque village with an impressive medieval castle. Then onto Geneva for overnight. Day 07, Thursday: Zermatt - Nufenen Pass - Zurich. In the morning we are free to explore Zermatt at our leisure or undertake an optional excursion to the top of Mount Gornegrat (not included). In the afternoon we return to Täsch where we board the bus for a spectacular drive over the high Nufenen mountain pass to Airolo for our return to Zurich. Arrival in Zurich at 6:30 pm, ending at our pre-booked hotel, with the end of tour program. We enjoy Zurich independently on our own this evening. Day 08, Friday: Zurich - U.S. After breakfast, *make your way to the airport for your return flight home. *Post night hotel is at the Swissotel. Celtic Tours can arrange a transfer to the airport as you wish. Please advise at time of booking if transfer is required. Tour Includes • • • • • Arrival transfer from Zurich Airport to hotel on day 02 Six (6) nights accommodations in 4-star hotels throughout Breakfast daily, except for morning of arrival One dinner in Zermatt Transportation by car, minivan or bus for duration (depending on number of participants) • English speaking tour guide on days 04-07 (driver/guide for groups of 7 or less) • Regular city tour of Zurich with local English speaking guide • Cruise on Lake Zurich (no guide) • Sightseeing in Luzern, Geneva, Montreaux, Tasch, and Zermatt • Cable car ticket to Mount Titlis • Train ride between Tasch and Zermatt • Luggage handling • Portfolio of travel documents WWW.CELTICTOURS.COM 2016 Magic of Switzerland Per Person Based on twin rooms sharing Land Cost only $3179 Single Supplement $1045 Tour departs US Friday on Apr 22, Apr 29 May 06, May 13, May 20, May 27 Jun 03, Jun 10, Jun 17, Jun 24 Jul 01, Jul 08, Jul 15, Jul 22, Jul 29 Aug 05, Aug 12, Aug 19, Aug 26 Sep 02, Sep 09, Sep 16, Sep 23, Sep 30 Oct 07 Switzerland Escorted Day 03, Sunday: Zurich. In the morning we enjoy a sightseeing tour of Zurich and its main monuments. Take in the fabulous views of the Alps and Lake Zurich from the Höhenstrasse. We will stop briefly in Rapperswil, the quaint City of Roses. On our way back to Zurich we enjoy a lovely cruise on Lake Zurich (no guide). On arrival at Zürich-Bürkliplatz, we will make our own way back to the hotel at our leisure. Day 06, Wednesday: Geneva - Montreux - Zermatt. After breakfast, we enjoy a sightseeing tour of Geneva. We visit the beautiful parks along the lake, the cathedral and the European headquarters of the UN. We then travel to Lausanne and Montreux with its magnificent Chillon Castle. Free time to visit Montreux. In the afternoon we explore the Rodano river valley as far as Täsch. From here we continue by narrow gauge train to Zermatt, nestled at the foot of mighty Mount Matterhorn. Dinner and overnight at our hotel in Zermatt. 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Travel Insurance is underwritten by Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company which is changing its name to Transamerica Casualty Insurance Company, Columbus, OH; NAIC #10952. 9.14 1012404 Terms & Conditions DEPOSITS and PAYMENTS: Phone reservations require a $200.00 per person deposit, plus optional travel protection premium and applicable fees (such as pre-booking or green fee deposit) are required by Celtic Tours within 5 days of telephone reservations. Full payment must be received by Celtic Tours 65 days prior to departure (except River Cruises). Bookings made within 65 days of departure require full payment within 24 hours for all land tours. Online bookings require deposit and/or full payment at time of reservation. No online bookings are accepted within 2 weeks from date of departure. CITY TAXES IN ITALY: Hotels throughout Italy impose a city hotel tax, that cannot be included in tour rates and is payable direct to hotels. Tax varies from €1-8 Euros per person per night, depending on the hotel category. ITALIAN TOURIST TAX: Majority of Italian cities impose Tourist Tax for hotel stays. Taxes are per person per night stay and vary from city to city. Tourist tax ranges from €.50 to €6.00 per person per night. This tax is collected directly at the hotels. Please ask our staff for up to date tourist tax amounts. TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN: Celtic Tours is pleased to offer a low cost Travel Protection. We recommend insurance coverage and we automatically include the cost on your invoice. CREDIT CARDS: Visa, MasterCard, AMEX If you decide not to purchase coverage, you & Discover are accepted by Celtic Tours. No must decline and deduct the premium from your vouchers, coupons or tickets will be sent until full payment. Please visit our website or page 38 for payment has been received. For your protection, schedule of benefits. a completed credit card form with signature is required for all credit card sales. Please SELF-DRIVE TOURS: We offer a wide range of visit our website for our credit card form. hotels throughout Europe for you to choose from. These can be booked in conjunction with Hertz car SPECIAL NOTE LATE BOOKINGS: Within rental. Please contact us for rates and details. 25 days of departure, additional late booking fees of $75 per booking will be charged to LATE ARRIVALS: Be sure to arrive at your cover Express Mail and special handling. This destination before 5:30 p.m. or advise your hotel/ fee is non-refundable. Late bookings accepted villa of a later arrival time. Failure to do so may on a guaranteed basis only and are subject to result in your reservation being cancelled. If availability. Bookings are generally not accepted your plans change, please call and cancel your inside 14 days of date of departure. reservation. CHANGES: Once we have received your deposit, there will be a $75.00 charge for each and every change, provided that no documents have been issued. No changes are allowed within 40 days of departure or after documents are issued. LAND ARRANGEMENT CANCELLATIONS: Written cancellation notice is required for all cancellations and if received by Celtic Tours more than 65 days prior to departing, a processing fee of the LAND PORTION of $200 per person will apply, plus any non-refundable fees for land portion of tours. From 64 days to 45 days prior to departure a cancellation fee of $350 per person will apply, plus original deposit and non-refundable fees. From 44 days to 25 days prior to departure a cancellation fee of 50% will apply. Inside 25 days up to date of departure, 100% cancellation fee applies. Cancellation notice must be received Monday-Friday on normal business days between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST. Single room supplement withheld when a shared room is converted to single room due to a cancellation. Note for all cancellations: Celtic Tours will retain up to 3% of any amounts charged to cover credit card fees on all cancellation. In the event of cancellation by the Tour Operator, Celtic Tours will offer an alternative departure date. If alternative date is not accepted, liability is limited to refund of all monies paid to the Tour Operator. (AIRFARES CONT.): Security fees, service charges, fuel and departure tax will be quoted inclusive in all airfares provided from our online system or by calling our call center. Airfare is subject to availability and change at time of booking. Please contact us for fares on other carriers from your home city. MOTORCOACH TOURS: Additional hotel days are available at a supplement. Transfers from airport to hotels and back on days of arrival and departure are provided only for passengers booked on our group blocked air space. Passengers arriving on earlier or later flights will be need to be available at scheduled departure times from the airports and hotel to avail of transfers. Additional fees may apply. MOTORCOACH LUGGAGE COMPARTMENTS/ SIZE: Require the restriction of one large suitcase and one carry-on bag per person. Please be sure your Celtic luggage tags are securely attached to your bags. Should the number of participants on any motorcoach tour drop below 25 passengers, we reserve the right to operate the tour with a smaller 18-24 seat passenger coach. SMOKING: Smoking is not permitted on our coach tours or in common areas of cruise boats. Smoking is permitted on sun deck and several stops are made MISPRINTS/ERRORS: In the event of misprints or errors, Celtic Tours reserves the right to requote or offer a full refund of any monies paid PASSPORTS: A valid passport is required for each without further liability. participant. Passports must be valid for at least six (6) months after the scheduled return date to the RESPONSIBILITY: Celtic Tours, 1860 Western USA. At publication time, a visa is required for a Ave., Albany, NY 12203 is not responsible for any US citizen to travel to Russia, (as well as numerous personal injury, property damage or other loss other countries). It is the responsibility of the a passenger incurs on any tour arising from acts traveler to obtain their own Visa. A non-US citizen or omissions by any air carrier, public transport must consult appropriate consulates regarding company, hotel, car rental company, subcontractor visa and other document requirements. Obtaining or other person or organization, whether or not required visas and any other required travel such company is rendering any services supplied documentation, and assuring these are complete on the tour. All tickets and vouchers are issued and and correct in all ways, is the sole responsibility of supplied subject to the foregoing and to any and all each participant. We are not in a position to obtain terms and conditions under which transportation or verify the accuracy or completeness of any and services are provided. Celtic Tours accepts no participant’s visa or other required documentation responsibility for losses or expenses due to delay and shall not be responsible or liable for delay or or changes in schedules, flight cancellations due to missed portion of any cruise or cruise tour or other mechanical problems, sickness, weather, strikes, problems resulting from the participant lacking the war, quarantine or other causes. Passenger must appropriate travel documentation. bear all such losses or expenses. Celtic Tours reserves the right to decline, to accept or to return ACCOMMODATIONS: Land arrangements will any person as a member of any tour or to cancel be provided as described in each individual tour. or alter the tour. Airline tariffs limit liability for The right is reserved to substitute hotels, guest passenger baggage. house and sightseeing features listed herein for accommodations in similar categories as seasonal For full Terms and Conditions. touring conditions may require. information and guidelines please visit MEALS: Meals are provided per each tour. Breakfast is not included on day of arrival. Special dietary meals should be advised at time of initial booking. AIRLINE TICKETS and CANCELLATIONS: Each airline may have different rules for restricted or non-refundable air tickets. It is the passenger’s responsibility to be aware of all restrictions prior to purchasing air tickets. Celtic Tours will have no REFUND FOR UNUSED TOUR responsibility for non-refundable or restricted air ARRANGEMENTS: Unused hotel accommodations tickets should a tour be cancelled for any reason. or any other unused service or features of any tour are not refundable or exchangeable for Celtic Tours acts only as an agent for the airline other accommodations, services or features. in issuing tickets. In general, once airline tickets are issued they may not be changed or cancelled IMPORTANT NOTE ON PRICES: All prices and without penalty. conditions of travel are based on currency, fuel and VAT rates in effect at time of going to print. AIRFARES: Published air-inclusive rates are based All prices are subject to change without notice on instant purchase tickets and are non-refundable due to currency exchange fluctuation, fuel or VAT and non-changeable. increases. When your deposit is received by Celtic Tours, land rates will be guaranteed. WWW.CELTICTOURS.COM Don’t forget, Celtic Tours World Vacations is your premier tour operator for all things Ireland & Britain! Please visit our website to request our latest Ireland & Britain 2016/2017 brochure. Featuring: • Escorted Motorcoach Tours • Self-Drive Vacations • Premier Golf Packages • Unique Scotland Tours • The Best of England • Ireland and Scotland Combination Tour • St. Patricks Week Celebr ati ng Qu al Valu ity Serv e & ice Sinc e 19 72 Please visit our website or call us at 1-800-833-4373 for up to date touring information. For Reservations and Information, contact your Travel Agent Your Travel Agency To re-order more brochures - Visit WWW.CELTICTOURS.COM or email [email protected] FOR TRAVEL AGENT USE ONLY: Operator: Celtic Tours • Albany, New York RESERVATIONS: 800.833.4373 (Nationwide) Fax: 518.862.0152 email: [email protected] Web: www.celtictours.com