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.
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Have a wonderful holiday and please contact me with your
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Sincerely,
Noel F. Murphy
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A Taste of Rome NEW
5 Day Rome City Stay.............................................. 5
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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
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Highlights of Austria
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Travel Protection Plan.......................................... 26
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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• 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
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$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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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HOTELS or similar
Lapad
Atrium
Jezero
Union
Palladio Hotel and Spa
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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•
•
•
•
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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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
• 7 Meals - Breakfast & Dinner
• Sightseeing includes Zurich, Luzern, Mount Titlis, Interlaken, Bern, Gruyeres, Geneva, Montreux and Zermatt
• Private tour of same itinerary can be arranged
HOTELS
Zurich:
Interlaken:
Geneva:
Zermatt:
Zurich:
or similar
Hotel
Hotel
Hotel
Hotel
Hotel
Swissotel Zurich
Interlaken
Ramada Encore
Alex
Swissotel Zurich
2
1
1
1
1
Nts
Nt
Nt
Nt
Nt
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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.
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Operator: Celtic Tours • Albany, New York
RESERVATIONS: 800.833.4373 (Nationwide)
Fax: 518.862.0152
email: [email protected]
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