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Best Buy Hotels
www.travelvision.co.za UK and Europe 2015/2016 takes you to the… TV-UK-Europe-2015.indd 1 2015/03/05 2:04 PM UK and Europe 2015/2016 Contents ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Contents ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Air-inclusive Packages 3 London Best Buy Hotels 4 London Apartments 5 UK Sightseeing Tours 6 Scotland – Edinburgh Best Buy Hotels 7 Ireland – Dublin Best Buy Hotels 8 UK / Ireland Coach Tours 9 UK / Ireland Self Drives 10 France – Paris Best Buy Hotels 11 Disneyland Paris 12 | 13 Italy – Rome Best Buy Hotels 14 Italy – Florence / Venice Best Buy Hotels 15 Italy – Coach, Rail & Self-Drive Tours 16 Spain – Madrid / Barcelona Best Buy Hotels 17 Germany – Frankfurt / Berlin Best Buy Hotels 18 Netherlands – Amsterdam Best Buy Hotels 19 Austria – Vienna / Salzburg Best Buy Hotels 20 European & Russian River Cruises 21 Russia – Moscow Best Buy Hotels 22 Russia – St. Petersburg Best Buy Hotels 23 Exodus 24 | 25 Europe Best Buy Hotels 26 | 27 |28 Holland America Line 29 Costa Cruises 30 Royal Caribbean International Cruises 31 Terms & Conditions 32 T ravel Vision has negotiated very special airfares with South African Airways, Air France, KLM, Egypt Air, Emirates, Virgin Atlantic and Etihad Airways, serving various European cities. 2 TV-UK-Europe-2015.indd 2 2015/03/05 2:04 PM Air-inclusive Packages The most cost-effective way to travel ■ London & Disneyland Paris with Eurostar 7 Nights from R24299 • Return airfare from Johannesburg to London, returning from Paris via Abu Dhabi. • Airport taxes and fuel surcharges. • 3 Nights in London at the 3* President Hotel. • 4 Nights at the 3* Santa Fé Hotel in Disneyland Paris. • Length of Stay Pass. • Daily breakfast. • One-way 2nd class Eurostar ticket between St. Pancras Station and Gare du Nord. ■ Dublin 5 Nights from R10950 • Return airfare from Johannesburg via Abu Dhabi. • Airport taxes and fuel surcharges. • 5 Nights at the 3* Jurys Inn Parnell Street. • Daily breakfast. • Return private transfers. • 1 Day Hop-on Hop-off City Tour. ■ Paris 5 Nights from R14385 • Return airfare from Johannesburg via Dubai. • Airport taxes and fuel surcharges. • 5 Nights at the 3* Eiffel Capitol. • Daily breakfast. • Return shuttle transfers. • 1 Day Paris L’Opentour Pass. ■ Moscow 4 Nights from R12079 • Return airfare from Johannesburg via Dubai. • Airport taxes and fuel surcharges. • 4 Nights at the 4* Holiday Inn Simonovsky. • Daily breakfast. • Half-day City Tour. • Return private transfers. ■ Madrid & Toledo • • • • • • 5 Nights from R12115 Return airfare from Johannesburg via Dubai. Airport taxes and fuel surcharges. 5 Nights at the 3* Regente Hotel. Daily breakfast. Return shuttle transfers. Full-day Toledo tour with lunch. ■ Frankfurt 5 Nights from R10895 • Return airfare from Johannesburg via Dubai. • Airport taxes and fuel surcharges. • 5 Nights at the 3* City Mercator Hotel. • Daily breakfast. • Return shuttle transfers. • 1 Day Hop-on Hop-off City Tour. ■ Amsterdam 5 Nights from R14275 • Return airfare from Johannesburg via Dubai. • Airport taxes and fuel surcharges. • 5 Nights at the 3* Best Western Leidse Square Hotel. • Daily breakfast. • Return private transfers. • 1 Day Hop-on Hop-off City Tour. ■ Brussels 5 Nights from R10705 • Return airfare from Johannesburg via Abu Dhabi. • Airport taxes and fuel surcharges. • 5 Nights at the 3* Best Western City Centre. • Daily breakfast. • Return private transfers. • 1 Day Hop-on Hop-off City Tour. ■ Rome Prices reflected in the tour packages are to be regarded as an indication only and are based on per person sharing, with low season tariffs and rate of exchange at time of printing. Air-inclusive Packages 5 Nights from R11799 • Return airfare from Johannesburg via Abu Dhabi. • Airport taxes and fuel surcharges. • 5 Nights at the 3* San Remo Hotel. • Daily breakfast. • Return shuttle transfers. • 1 Day Hop-on Hop-off City Tour. 3 TV-UK-Europe-2015.indd 3 2015/03/05 2:04 PM Many more hotels, sightseeing and car rental available. Contact us for prices. England History’s powerhouse Climate With the incredible variety of cultural attractions that ensures England as a yearround sightseeing destination, the best time to visit is between April and September. Getting Around There are many easy ways to get around London with its extensive transport system. Heathrow Express to Paddington Station, Gatwick Express to Victoria Station, London Undergroud (Tube), metered Black Cabs, buses, trains and private transfers. E ngland remains one of the most atmospheric travel destinations in the world, with a wealth of cultural and historical attractions. Once the powerhouse of the world’s largest empire, England remains a proud and fascinating country. Beyond the cities, the English countryside beckons with its rolling hills, gurgling streams and stretching moorlands, with stately homes, castle ruins and quaint villages to explore. London Visas T he capital city boasts some of the most famous landmarks in the world, with historic gems like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and St Paul’s Cathedral competing with modern favourites like the London Eye, Madame Tussauds and the Shard. Visit restaurants of famous chefs, sample the fashionable and energetic nightlife, and enjoy world-class shopping. Best Buy Hotels London Best Buy Hotels Hotel ★ Twin Single Hotel ★ Twin Single South African passport holders require visas. Please check requirements for other passport holders.. Sightseeing Tours ■ Thames River Cruise | £16 ■ London Eye | £23 ■ Tower of London | £24 | £24 See London’s main attractions from the comfort of a modern river cruiser. Royal National 3★ £43 £84 Thistle Kensington Gardens 4★ £83 £157 Tavistock 3★ £45 £83 Lancaster London 4★ £83 £164 Norfolk Plaza 3★ £46 £91 Hilton Metropole 4★ £83 £165 President 3★ £48 £87 Holiday Inn Mayfair 4★ £87 £172 Bayswater Inn 3★ £51 £79 NH Kensington 4★ £89 £176 Imperial 3★ £57 £95 Henry The Eighth 4★ £91 £175 See the royal palace and fortress, prison and place of execution, mint, arsenal, menagerie and jewel house. Central Park Hyde Park 3★ £61 £109 Cumberland 4★ £99 £182 ■ Ripley’s Believe It or Not! St Giles London 3★ £65 £98 Ambassadors Bloomsbury 4★ £99 £184 Royal Cambridge 3★ £67 £133 Park Lane Mews 4★ £100 £178 Lancaster Gate 3★ £73 £138 Holiday Inn Oxford Circus 4★ £102 £184 Holiday Villa 3★ £75 £149 Thistle Piccadilly 4★ £103 £204 Ibis London City 3★ £76 £151 Marylebone Hotel 4★ £105 £197 Eaton Square Belgravia 3★ £82 £149 Royal Trafalgar 4★ £110 £212 Comfort Inn Victoria 3★ £90 £180 Hilton Park Lane 4★ £110 £219 Bloomsburg Park 3★ £93 £178 Novotel Paddington 4★ £114 £226 Kensington Court 3★ £96 £160 Thistle Marble Arch 4★ £118 £234 Hyde Park Executive 4★ £57 £112 Melia White House 4★ £119 £236 Holiday Inn Kensington 4★ £62 £122 Grosvenor London 4★ £163 £188 Holiday Inn Regents Park 4★ £63 £123 The Waldorf Hilton London 5★ £114 £226 Rydges Kensington 4★ £64 £97 The Kensington Hotel 5★ £117 £218 Corus Hyde Park 4★ £67 £126 Plaza on the River 5★ £122 £243 Choose from 4 routes to see the sights of London within 24 hours, with a free river cruise voucher. Holiday Inn Bloomsbury 4★ £68 £133 The Landmark 5★ £125 £249 ■ The London Pass | £53 Holiday Inn Kings Cross 4★ £71 £140 Athenaeum 5★ £130 £256 Millennium Gloucester 4★ £73 £135 InterContinental Park Lane 5★ £135 £250 St. Pancras Renaissance 5★ £140 £266 Grosvenor House 5★ £143 £286 ■ London iVenture Card | £74 The Chelsea Harbour Hotel 5★ £145 £277 The Arch 5★ £146 £290 Le Meridien Piccadilly 5★ £154 £307 W Leicester Square 5★ £155 £309 Jumeirah Carlton Tower 5★ £162 £323 ■ Majestic London | £95 Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel 5★ £165 £330 Conrad London St James 5★ £169 £337 Airport Hotel Sofitel London Heathrow ★ Twin Single 5★ £96 £190 Rates are per person in GBP, based on lowest season and valid from 1 April to 31 October 2015. Higher rates will apply during peak periods. Hotel rates include breakfast. Avoid long queues, pre-book your ‘flight’ and enjoy a panoramic view of London. London’s biggest attraction, with more than 700 authentic, original and unbelievable exhibits. ■ Madame Tussauds & Super Heroes 4D | £28 Interact with the rich and famous and enter the interactive show dome for a Marvel Super Heroes 4D experience. ■ The view from The Shard | £31 See London like never before! The highest viewing platform in the city. ■ Original Hop-on Hop-off Tour | £32 Fast track and free entry to over 55 tourist attractions in London, without the hassle of having to queue. Gives you flexibility to set your own schedule, sightsee at your own pace and gain access to London’s top attractions, tours, restaurants and West End theatre and musical shows – all included in the price of the pass! Full day tour of St Paul’s Cathedral, Changing of the Guard and the Tower of London. Airport/Hotel Transfers v.v. Airport/Port Shuttle Private/min 2 pax LHR £24 £30 LGW £40 £51 4 TV-UK-Europe-2015.indd 4 2015/03/05 2:04 PM London Apartments Your ‘home-away-from-home’ ■ 1 The Mansions Many more London apartments as well as apartments throughout Europe available. Ask for details. ■ Go Native Hyde Park ■ Go Native Monument Location: Kensington & Chelsea, close to Earls Court underground station. Rating: Superior. Location: Lancaster Gate underground station, close to Marble Arch. Rating: Standard Plus. Location: Monument underground station, overlooking London Bridge. Rating: Standard Plus. ■ Citadines South Kensington ■ Citadines Trafalgar Square ■ Plaza on the River Location: Kensington and Chelsea, close to Gloucester Road and Paddington underground stations. Rating: Superior. Location: Trafalgar Square, close to Charing Cross and Embankment underground stations. Rating: Superior. Location: Close to Vauxhall station, with views over the Thames, Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Rating: Superior. ■ 44 Curzon Street ■ Crown Lawn Apartments ■ Citadines Holborn-Covent Gardens | From: £187 | From: £119 | From: £185 | From: £182 Location: Centre of Mayfair, close to Green Park underground station, Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace. Rating: Superior Plus. | From: £272 | From: £195 | From: £195 Location: Kensington and Chelsea, close to Gloucester Road underground station, next to Cromwell Hospital. Rating: Standard Plus. | From: £263 Location: Close to Holborn underground station, the London Transport and British Museums and famous Royal Opera House. Rating: Superior. Facilities: Fully fitted kitchen / washer-dryer or laundry facilities / digital TV / cleaning service / 24-hour emergency contact / Free WI-FI. Selected apartments have fitness centres, breakfast rooms and more. London Apartments Rates are per apartment per night in GBP, valid from 1 April to 31 October 2015. Rates are based on lowest season and studio apartments. 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom apartment prices on request. | From: £229 5 TV-UK-Europe-2015.indd 5 2015/03/05 2:04 PM Many more tours available. Contact us for details. UK Sightseeing Tours Explore the countryside Sightseeing Tours ■ Windsor, Bath & From London See the fascinating Windsor Castle, World Heritage Site, Stonehenge and the Roman Baths. ■ Windsor, Oxford & Stonehenge Stonehenge | £53 Visit three of Southern England’s top destinations. Stonehenge, the most important prehistoric site in the world, University City of Oxford and Windsor Castle. ■ Warwick, the Cotswolds & Stratford | £58 ■ Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover & Greenwich | £91 | £95 See the impressive Leeds Castle, “loveliest castle in the world”, the white cliffs of Dover, the cathedral of Canterbury and a visit to Greenwich. ■ Cardiff by Train Experience the colourful history and culture of Wales. Cardiff ■ Oxford, Stratford & ■ Discover Paris | £127 ■ City Tour ■ Day trip to York | £137 Glasgow Cotswolds Villages | £63 University City of Oxford, rolling countryside and honey stoned cottages of the Cotswolds and Stratford-upon- Avon, home of William Shakespeare. ■ Cotswolds & Blenheim Palace | £74 Visit the picturesque Cotswold villages, the magnificent Blenheim Palace the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. ■ Kent & Thames Cruise | £83 Escape to the beautiful Kent countryside, see Leeds Castle, the cathedral city of Canterbury, the famous White Cliffs of Dover and Greenwich before returning to the capital aboard a river cruiser. | £122 Sightseeing Tours A fascinating day out to medieval Warwick Castle, Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon and the enchanting Cotswolds. Paris in a day! Travel by Eurostar and explore Paris at your leisure. Board a train and travel to the ancient walled city of York, packed with historic attractions. Enjoy an open-top bus tour of the city. ■ The Beatles & Liverpool by train | £143 Take our independent rail tour to Liverpool, home of the Beatles. Join the famous magical mystery tour and see the Beatles story exhibition. ■ Lake District Tour | £182 Explore the breathtakingly beautiful Lake District. This stunning national park has 94 lakes and hundreds of hills. | £14 A Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing tour of Cardiff, the capital city of Wales. ■ Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands | £45 Mystery, myth, legend and history, set amongst some of the most breathtaking scenery of the Scottish Highlands. Inverness ■ City Tour A Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing tour of Inverness. | £11 Liverpool ■ City Tour | £11 ■ The Beatles Story Museum | £16 A Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing tour of Liverpool. Journey into the lives, times, culture and music of The Beatles. Manchester ■ Manchester United UK Sightseeing Tours Football Club | £19 Step inside this extraordinary stadium and see behind the scenes of areas usually off-limits to the public. Visit the players’ changing rooms and the dug out. Museum tour is included. Eurostar Oxford Travel between London and Paris and avoid queues, airports and transfers. The Eurostar leaves the center of London (St. Pancras International Station) and arrives 2 hours, 15 minutes later in the center of Paris (Gare du Nord Station). Package prices on request. York ■ City Tour | £16 A Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing tour of Oxford. ■ City Tour | £14 A Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing tour of York. Rates are per person, valid from 1 April to 31 October 2015. 6 TV-UK-Europe-2015.indd 6 2015/03/05 2:04 PM Scotland Many more hotels, sightseeing and car rental available. Contact us for prices. Natural beauty S cotland’s proud culture has captured the imagination of people the world over, who dream of exploring the ruggedly beautiful landscapes, romantic medieval castles and atmospheric cities, not to mention spending some time on the famous golf courses and in the renowned whisky distilleries. Climate The best time to visit Scotland is in late spring and summer, between May and August. Edinburgh A n historic, atmospheric and arty city, renowned for its many museums, old buildings and monuments, Edinburgh is one of the great European capitals and is deservedly very popular with travellers. The Scottish capital’s nightlife is always interesting, with charming old pubs and fashionable nightclubs rubbing shoulders in a number of trendy districts. The city is also celebrated for its performing arts, with many theatres and an exciting and full cultural calendar, the highlight of which is the Edinburgh International Festival in August. Best Buy Hotels Getting Around Public transport within Edinburgh is provided entirely by buses, which run most of the city routes. Taxis can be hailed in the streets, but can be expensive. Scotland’s rail network extends to all major cities and towns or car rental is highly recommended. Visas South African passport holders require visas. Please check requirements for other passport holders. ■ The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo ★ Twin Single ■ Murder & Mystery | £9 An evening walking tour of Edinburgh’s old town, to discover the city’s macabre past. Edinburgh House Hotel 3★ £25 £34 Best Western Kings Manor 3★ £32 £48 Cityroomz Edinburgh 3★ £34 £67 Ibis South Bridge 3★ £36 £66 Murrayfield Hotel 3★ £42 £83 Grassmarket 3★ £43 £70 Holiday Inn City West 3★ £45 £82 Royal Scots Club 3★ £47 £92 Hop-on Hop-off bus tour to explore all Edinburgh has to offer. Holiday Inn Royal Mile 3★ £47 £92 ■ The Scotch Whisky Stay Central 3★ £53 £104 Holiday Inn City Centre 3★ £56 £84 Old Waverley 3★ £70 £131 Hilton Grosvenor 4★ £40 £55 Ten Hill Place Hotel 4★ £44 £87 A comprehensive tour of this iconic castle that helped shape the nation’s history. Dunstane 4★ £49 £77 The Roxburghe 4★ £52 £97 ■ West Highland Lochs, Macdonald Holyrood 4★ £54 £106 Melville Castle Hotel 4★ £55 £108 Palmerston Suites 4★ £59 £117 Kildonan Lodge 4★ £65 £108 Princes Street Suites 4★ £66 £130 Thistle, The King James 4★ £76 £136 Novotel Park 4★ £87 £172 Twelve Picardy Place 4★ £91 £180 Carlton 4★ £98 £162 Greywalls Hotel 4★ £155 £308 Oakhill Apartments 5★ £57 £113 Fountain Court EQ2 5★ £68 £135 The Glasshouse 5★ £68 £135 The Scotsman 5★ £79 £156 Waldorf Astoria 5★ £80 £159 Sheraton Grand Hotel 5★ £93 £185 Balmoral 5★ £108 £192 G&V Royal Mile 5★ £113 £203 Chester Residence 5★ £116 £231 Airport Hotel Hilton Edinburgh Airport ★ Twin Single 4★ £49 £97 ■ Ghosts & Ghouls | £13 ■ City Sightseeing | £16 A journey that will chill you to the bone as you discover the ghoulish and ghostly history of Edinburgh with this terrifying tour. Experience | £16 Discover the history and mystery of Scotland’s most famous export, including a barrel ride. ■ Edinburgh Castle | £33 Mountains & Castles | £45 Experience the natural beauty of the West Highlands, shimmering lochs, scenic mountain views, and romantic and historic castles. ■ Highlands, Lochs, Glens & Whisky | £48 A journey through the Celtic heartlands in the central highlands taking in the waterfalls in Birnam Forest, Pitlochry, the Queens view and much more. ■ Royal Edinburgh Tour | £56 Admission to Edinburgh Castle, The Palace of Holyroodhouse, The Royal Yacht Britannia and 2 days unlimited travel on sightseeing tour buses. Airport/Hotel Transfers v.v. Airport EDI Shuttle Private/min 2 pax — £28 Rates are per person in GBP, based on lowest season and valid from 1 April to 31 October 2015. Higher rates will apply during peak periods. Hotel rates include breakfast. Scotland 3 Days | from: £249 Highlights: This event will leave you with memories that will last a lifetime. Over one thousand performers from throughout the Commonwealth offer up a fantastic show against the stunning backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. This is a truly amazing sight and sound spectacular, which includes traditional pipes and drums, Highland dancers, intricate displays by cavalry, military dog teams and much more! Includes: 2 Nights at the 3* Express by Holiday Inn Edinburgh Waterfront with breakfast / Mid range ticket for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo for a Saturday evening. Valid for weekend stays: From 8 to 31 August 2015. Hotel Sightseeing Tours 7 TV-UK-Europe-2015.indd 7 2015/03/05 2:04 PM Many more hotels, sightseeing and car rental available. Contact us for prices. Ireland Magical countryside T he land of shamrocks and St Patrick’s Day, Ireland captures the imagination with its charm. Although a relatively small country, Ireland’s countryside includes an impressive range of landscapes: towering mountains, magical woodlands, rolling pastures, rocky coastlines, and shadowy peat bogs. Sleepy villages dot the countryside as cosmopolitan cities dominate the cultural landscape. Not to forget the warm, friendly and hospitable people, always ready to stop for a chat or lend a helping hand. Climate The best time to visit Ireland is during late spring to early autumn, May to September. Getting Around Dublin has a comprehensive local bus network, as do some other larger towns. Taxis tend to be expensive and the train network links Dublin to all major urban centres, including Belfast in Northern Ireland. We do recommend car rental for complete flexibility. Sightseeing Tours Visas South African passport holders do not require visas. Please check requirements for other passport holders. ■ The Old Jameson Distillery | € 17 Learn the story of John Jameson and his world-renowned smooth Irish Whisky. Dublin ublin is a fun city with a thousand years of history and culture to explore. The nightlife is the greatest attraction for the many party animals that descend upon the Temple Bar district for some raucous Irish revelry. However, there is a lot more to Dublin than Guinness and pub-grub. Best Buy Hotels Ireland | € 20 ■ City Sightseeing | € 20 ■ Dublin Pass | € 41 ■ Cliffs of Moher & Burren | € 49 | € 59 Dublin’s number one visitor attraction, not to be missed! D Hotel ■ Guinness Storehouse ★ Twin Single Hotel ★ Twin Single Explore Dublin at your own leisure with this Hop-on Hop-off bus tour. Free entry to over 27 of Dublin’s top visitor attractions, transport from the airport to the city and access to over 25 special offers and discounts in shops, restaurants, tours and much more! Aspect Park West 3★ € 27 € 53 Crowne Plaza North 4★ € 51 € 101 Best Western Skylon 3★ € 36 € 70 North Star 4★ € 57 € 110 The Royal Hotel 3★ € 39 € 66 Staunton’s on the Green 4★ € 64 Tara Towers 3★ € 41 € 69 The Gibson 4★ € 67 € 111 Explore one of Ireland’s most famous landmarks. Dublin City Inn 3★ € 42 € 70 O’Callaghan Davenport 4★ € 68 € 130 ■ Cork & Blarney Tour Sandymount Hotel 3★ € 42 € 83 Stephen’s Green O’Callaghan 4★ € 68 € 131 Fleet Street Hotel 3★ € 46 € 74 Doubletree by Hilton 4★ € 68 € 134 Grafton Capital 3★ € 48 € 94 Harrington Hall 4★ € 78 € 154 Belvedere 3★ € 50 € 100 Gresham 4★ € 83 € 137 Jurys Inn Parnell Street 3★ € 51 € 99 Brooks 4★ € 99 € 189 Jurys Inn Custom House 3★ € 51 € 99 Radisson Blu Royal 4★ € 100 € 185 Maldron Parnell Square 3★ € 54 € 107 Croke Park Hotel 4★ € 140 € 278 Castle Hotel 3★ € 64 Dylan 5★ € 81 € 161 Arlington Temple Bar 3★ € 64 € 106 InterContinental 5★ € 89 € 177 Harding Hotel 3★ € 74 The Fitzwilliam 5★ € 103 € 206 Airport Regency Hotel 3★ € 108 € 215 Westin 5★ € 111 € 221 DUB City North Hotel 4★ € 33 € 65 Conrad 5★ € 113 € 203 Ballsbridge Hotel 4★ € 47 € 93 The Marker 5★ € 127 € 252 Finnstown Castle 4★ € 51 € 81 The Shelbourne 5★ € 129 € 256 Castleknock Hotel 4★ € 51 € 101 Westbury 5★ € 152 € 259 € 94 € 98 € 95 Enjoy the lovely countryside, as well as various spots of historic significance. Entrance to Blarney Stone and the Rock of Cashel are included. ■ The Ring of Kerry | € 116 A unique opportunity to experience the world renowned Ring of Kerry, with its overwhelming mountains and seascapes. Airport/Hotel Transfers v.v. Shuttle Private/min 2 pax — € 33 Rates are per person in EURO, based on lowest season and valid from 1 April to 31 October 2015. Higher rates will apply during peak periods. Hotel rates include breakfast. 8 TV-UK-Europe-2015.indd 8 2015/03/05 2:04 PM UK & Ireland Coach Tours with CIE International NO OPTIONAL EXTRAS – NO HIDDEN CHARGES CIE International includes all the necessary ingredients for a successful tour, saving your clients money! • Great hotel accommodations. • All breakfasts and most dinners. • Special evenings with entertainment and banquets. • Prepaid admission fees to attractions. • Deluxe coach transportation. • Expert tour escorts and local guides. ■ A Taste of Wales & Ireland Prices are per person in Euro, based on lowest season. Higher rates will apply during peak seasons. ■ A Taste of Ireland 6 Days Twin: € 649 | Single: € 843 Dublin – Killarney – Bunratty – Dublin Highlights: Tour of Dublin with a local guide / Sheepdog trials on Ring of Kerry / Ferry ride across the River Shannon / Tea and scones at Connemara Marble Factory / Visits and admissions to Dublin Castle, Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills, Skellig Experience and Cliffs of Moher / 5 Nights in Superior and First Class Hotels with breakfast / 3 Dinners and 1 lunch included. (This tour is also available for 5 or 7 days – ask for details). Departures: Fridays, Sundays & Wednesdays from 3 April to 13 December 2015. ■ Irish Pubs & Folklore 9 Days Twin: € 1109 | Single: € 1440 Dublin – Kilkenny – Killarney – Westport – Dublin Highlights: Tour Dublin’s old city centre to see the Bank of Ireland, Trinity College and Georgian squares / Enjoy a creamy pint at Guinness Storehouse / Farmhouse visit with tea and scones / Walking tour of Kilkenny’s Medieval Mile / House of Waterford Crystal to see how this magnificent glass is created / Blarney Castle to kiss the “Stone of Eloquence” / Shop at the Blarney Woollen Mills or stop at the pub located between the shops / Explore the scenic Dingle Peninsula and watch skilled dogs herding sheep / Dingle Brewing Company / Kate Kearney’s Cottage for a fun dinner with local musicians / Ferry ride across the River Shannon / Lunch in Doolin and tour of central Galway / See the 18th century Westport House / Day tour to Achill Island / Visit Kilbeggan Distillery, the oldest in Ireland / Dinner with lively Irish music in the Brazen Head Pub, Dublin’s oldest / Open-top bus tour of Dublin with a visit to Jameson Distillery / 8 Nights in First Class Hotels with breakfast / 5 Dinners and 2 lunches included. Departures: Saturdays & Wednesdays from 4 April to 28 November 2015. Tours include: • Group transfers at start (for arrival before 12h00) and end of tour. • All local taxes, service charges and porterage. • Wellcome get-together drink. • Deluxe flight bag, ticket wallet, luggage tag and strap on arrival. • Headsets during walking tours. ■ English & Scottish Discovery 8 Days Twin: € 1399 | Single: € 1894 London – Liverpool – Edinburgh – Inverness – Glasgow Highlights: London open-top bus tour to see the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square and more / Scenic drive through Cotswold’s / Panoramic tour of Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare / Visit The Beatles Story museum / Travel through the glorious Lake District with stops at Grasmere and Dove Cottage / Explore the Old Blacksmith’s Shop in Gretna Green / Scottish evening with special dishes and lively music / Edinburgh Castle and city tour / St Andrews, famous for golfing and Scotland’s oldest university / Visit the picturesque ruins of St Andrews Cathedral / Explore Inverness and the wonderful Highland scenery, passing the shoreline of Loch Ness / Scenic cruise on Loch Lomond / Tour of Glasgow / 7 Nights at Superior First Class Hotels with breakfast / 5 Dinners. Departures: Fridays from 3 April to 30 October 2015. ■ Best of Britain 9 Days Twin: € 1499 | Single: € 2116 London – Windsor – Harrogate – Edinburgh – Liverpool – Cardiff – London Highlights: Walking tour of Windsor Castle, residence of the Queen / Travel through Cotswold’s countryside / Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare / Walking tour of York / Northumberland National Park and stop in Jedburgh to view its picturesque abbey ruins / Scottish Evening with dinner and entertainment / Edinburgh Castle and guided city tour / Stop in Gretna Green / Drive through the glorious Lake District, associated with Beatrix Potter / The Beatles Story museum in Liverpool / Travel through the Welsh countryside with a few stops en route to Tintern Abbey / Enjoy a Welsh evening of culture with dinner in Cardiff / City tour of Cardiff / Visit the spa city of Bath and see the Roman Baths and Pump Room / At Salisbury Plain, marvel at the prehistoric circle of vast monoliths of Stonehenge / Panoramic tour of central London including Tower of London and more! / 8 Nights in First Class Hotels with breakfast / 5 Dinners. Departures: Sundays from 5 April to 22 November 2015. UK & Ireland Coach Tours 12 Days Twin: € 1729 | Single: € 2159 Dublin – Caernarfon – Tenby – Waterford – Killarney – Newmarket-on-Fergus – Dublin Highlights: Drive through Wicklow Mountains for a guided tour around Russborough House / Ferry trip across the Irish Sea from Dublin to Holyhead / Stop in Conwy, a medieval town / Explore Caernarfon / Train ride from Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog to admire the beautiful scenery of Snowdonia National Park / See the National Slate Museum / Visit the mighty Harlech Castle / Walk around the attractive Georgian town of Aberaeron and the picturesque town of Tenby with an evening ghost walk / Tour Pembroke Castle and watch the ancient Welsh tradition of hand carving at the Lovespoon Workshop / Visit St. David Cathderal, the smallest city in Britain / Ferry ride from Fishguard to Rosslare / Visits to House of Waterford Crystal, Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills and Killarney National Park / Explore the Dingle Peninsula for scenic views of the mountains and coastline / See brewing techniques and sample local beer at Dingle Brewing Company / Ferry ride across the River Shannon / Visit Cliffs of Moher, Burren, Caherconnell and Bunratty Castle / Galway city tour and scenic cruise on Lough Corrib with an Irish coffee / Taylor’s Three Rock Pub dinner and a live show with traditional Irish music, story-telling and step-dancing in Dublin / Open-top bus tour in Dublin / 11 Nights in Superior First Class Hotels with breakfast / 7 Dinners and 1 lunch included. Departures: Fridays from 17 April to 30 October 2015. Many more coach tours available throughout the UK & Ireland. Contact us for prices and detailed itineraries. 9 TV-UK-Europe-2015.indd 9 2015/03/05 2:04 PM UK & Ireland Self Drives Unspoiled beauty ■ Taste of Scotland 4 Days Twin: £144 | Single: £202 Edinburgh/Glasgow – Oban – Loch Ness – Inverness – Royal Deeside – Perth – Edinburgh/ Glasgow Highlights: Drive through the Trossachs in the heart of Scotland / Stop at Stirling Castle / Continue to scenic Loch Lomond / Argyll Forest, one of the most beautiful areas in Scotland / Visit the Inveraray Castle and Jail / McCaigs Tower in Oban from where you can see the island of Mull / Castle Stuart, set on its own island / Fort William nestles at the foot of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Scotland / Travel along the banks of the famous Loch Ness to Inverness / Stop at Culloden Moor, site of the last land battle on British soil / Visit Whisky distilleries in the heart of Speyside Country / Visit Balmoral or Braemar Castle / Travel south over the “Spittal of Glenshee”, for dramatic views / Visit the impressive ruins of St. Andrews Cathedral / Wander through the tunnels and dungeons of St. Andrews Castle / See the small fishing villages of Elie and Pitenweem / 1 Night each in B&B’s in Oban, Inverness and Perth area. ■ Elegant England 8 Days Twin: £888 | Single: £1454 Stratford-upon-Avon – Oxford – Bath – Windsor Highlights: Spend 2 nights in Stratfordupon-Avon at the 4* Billesley Manor Hotel / Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Holy Trinity Church, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, Mary Arden’s Cottage and Shakespeare’s Countryside Museum / 2 Nights at the 4* MacDonald Randolph Hotel in Oxford, built in 1864 / Explore Oxford, famous for its University, many historic buildings, colleges and museums / 2 Nights at the 5* MacDonald’s Spa Hotel in Bath / See some of Europe’s finest architectural sights and museums in Bath / Take to the healing waters of Bath at the hotel’s luxury spa / Windsor Castle, one of the three official residences of Queen Elizabeth II / Wander through the historical town of Windsor / Overnight at the 5* Beaumont Estate in Windsor / Breakfasts are included. ■ Irish Experience 8 Days Twin: £315 | Single: £458 Dublin – Wicklow – Kilkenny – Tipperary – County Clare – Galway – Sligo – Dublin Highlights: Stroll around the Georgian Squares, discover Phoenix Park, the largest public park in Europe, shop in exclusive Grafton Street and enjoy a bite to eat in Dublin’s trendy Temple Bar district / Visit Trinity College, founded in 1592 and Guinness Storehouse / Powerscourt House famed for its magnificent gardens / Drive through Glendalough / Avoca Hand weavers, established 1723 / Kilkenny Castle / Dunmore Cave / Rock of Cashel, the most visited heritage site in Ireland / Cliffs of Moher / Take the boat to Scattery Island / Discover the Connemara area famous for its lakes, rivers, bogs and mountains / Visit the Neo-Gothic Kylemore Abbey / Eagles Flying, the largest centre for birds of prey and Owls in Ireland / The Coleman Traditional Irish Music Centre / 7 Nights in B&B’s. 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(*In UK, Ireland & Germany only) Fully Inclusive Pre-Paid Prices with ‘No Hidden Extras’ with many airport locations being offered in selected countries, we offer excellent customer service and value for money - prices starting from just: 13€ per day in Spain 12€ per day in the Canaries 12€ per day in Portugal 12€ per day in Cyprus *The leading prices for low season based on a minimum 7 days car rental Top Saving Tip: With lots of value added offers including free additional driver and free zero excess in many locations! Contac t us for lates prices a t nd offers! 10 TV-UK-Europe-2015.indd 10 2015/03/05 2:04 PM Many more hotels (see pg. 26), sightseeing and car rental available. Contact us for prices. France The most romantic place T here is not a single travel destination that has the romantic pull of France. Idealised by millions all over the world, dreams of French holidays involve champagne on the Eiffel Tower, cruises on the Seine, bicycling through wine country and exploring the resorts of the Côte d’Azur. France offers a wide variety of attractions for all travellers, whether interested in culture and history or just having a good time. Climate Summer, June to August remains the most popular season to visit France. If you want to avoid the crowds then late spring, May and early autumn, September would be the best time. Getting Around France’s cities and larger towns have world-class public transport systems. There are underground subways as well as tramways, buses and taxis. Travelling by train or car in France is a comfortable way to see the country. Visas South African passport holders require visas. Please check requirements for other passport holders.. Paris Sightseeing Tours T he city of Paris is glamorous, romantic, playful and crammed full of fascinating places, great restaurants and beautiful things. Art lovers and style buffs are particularly well catered for, while sightseers can indulge in world-famous attractions like the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame. Paris has a thrilling nightlife and the shopping is some of the best in the world. Paris is also a great for kids as they can relish in the fantastic delights of Disneyland Paris and Parc Asterix, which are within easy reach of the city. Best Buy Hotels Hotel ■ Paris Sightseeing Cruise | € 15 ■ Paris City Tour | € 22 A circular cruise with Bateaux Parisiens on the River Seine, with headphone commentary. See the many sights and highlights of Paris aboard a double-decker bus. ■ Behind the Scenes of the Eiffel Tower ★ Twin Single Hotel ★ Twin Single 3★ € 57 € 112 Pullman La Defense 5★ € 97 € 193 Ibis Gare Du Nord 3★ € 60 € 115 Sofitel La Defense 5★ € 121 € 241 Holiday Inn Auteuil 3★ € 69 € 127 Baltimore 5★ € 124 € 247 Eiffel Capitol 3★ € 75 € 138 Citadines Arc de Triomphe 5★ € 204 € 381 Londres Et New York 3★ € 94 € 186 Park Hyatt Vendome 5★ € 264 € 535 Holiday Inn Versailles 4★ € 54 € 107 Marriott Champs Elysees 5★ € 310 € 603 Quality Paris Orleans 4★ € 56 € 111 ■ Disneyland Area Amarante Beau Manoir 4★ € 74 € 147 Residhome Val Europe 4★ € 56 € 109 Concorde Montparnasse 4★ € 85 € 169 Holiday Inn Marne la Valee 4★ € 59 € 111 Mercure Montmartre 4★ € 88 € 175 Park & Suites Prestige 4★ € 80 € 140 Hilton La Defence 4★ € 92 € 183 Dream Castle 4★ € 85 € 168 De Castiglione 4★ € 95 € 181 Radisson Blu Disney 4★ € 98 € 195 Champs Elysees Friedland 4★ € 108 € 201 Holiday Inn Opera 4★ € 110 € 205 Millennium 4★ € 57 Crowne Plaza Republique 4★ € 111 € 203 Holiday Inn 4★ € 67 € 121 Hyatt Regency Etoile 4★ € 117 € 232 Washington Opera 4★ € 121 € 240 Rochester Champs Elysees 4★ € 132 € 263 Airport Westin 4★ € 204 € 381 CDG Airport Hotels ★ Twin Single € 96 Airport/Hotel Transfers v.v. Shuttle Private/min 2 pax € 21 € 45 ■ Illuminations of Paris | € 28 ■ Asterix Park | € 51 ■ Versailles | € 52 Be dazzled during this evening tour of the city’s illuminated monuments and buildings. Hop aboard the direct transfer service and join Asterix and Obelix in their fun-filled escapades at a theme park with a difference. Visit Versailles Palace with an audio guide and spend time in the gardens. ■ Moulin Rouge | € 125 Enjoy the show of the world’s famous French Cancan, with a half bottle of champagne. ■ Paris L’Open Tour Passes Enjoy the main sights of Paris as you hop-on and off the open-top bus. 1 Day: € 36 / 2 Days: € 39 / 3 Days: € 43 Rates are per person in EURO, based on lowest season and valid from 1 April to 31 October 2015. Higher rates will apply during peak periods. Hotel rates include breakfast. France Ambassadeur | € 26 A comprehensive visit of the hidden side of this exceptional monument. 11 TV-UK-Europe-2015.indd 11 2015/03/05 2:04 PM I Disneyland® Paris The place where dreams come true magine a place full of once-in-a-lifetime family fun, where you’ll dream with your eyes open from the moment you arrive in the Disney® Parks to the last thing at night – welcome to DISNEYLAND® PARIS! From world-class entertainment and attractions to encounters with Disney Characters, it’s the one place where dreams come true for everyone. Happily ever after is a reality here, and it’s all tantalisingly close to Paris. ©Disney 12 TV-UK-Europe-2015.indd 12 2015/03/05 2:04 PM Stay in the heart of the magic! Kids under 7 Stay & Play for free! From 1 April to 31 October 2015 free hotel accommodation and entrance to both Disney® Parks when you book a package in a Disney Hotel. One paying adult per room booked. Proof of age(s) will be required at check-in. We offer packages from St. Pancras Station, London, to Gare du Nord, Paris, via the Eurostar. Ask for prices and details. ■ Disneyland® Hotel ■ Disney’s Hotel New York® ■ Disney’s Newport Bay Club® Come live a Lavish Victorian Fantasia. At the gates of Disneyland® Park relive a by-gone Victorian era. All aboard! Next stop: Disneyland® Hotel. The grand lobby sets the scene for a splendid encounter with nostalgia and, just maybe, a Disney Character or two. From Cinderella’s Fairytale Chandelier, to the sweeping staircase, this is a pink palace fit for a king or queen. Be Part of the Razzle-Dazzle of New York City! Things are looking up – straight up, to the top of the Empire State Building! Just a shoeshine shuffle away from Disney® Village, is a tribute to the golden age of big dreams. It’s the Big Apple! It’s Broadway or bust. It’s Disney’s Hotel New York®! From the roaring 1920’s to the art deco1930’s, this is New York City at its best. Set Sail for Disney’s New England! Set a course for Rhode Island, past the nearby Disney® Parks and the majestic waters of Lake Disney®. Land-ho! It’s Disney’s Newport Bay Club®. Crew members are on hand to navigate you to another time and place. Sail through the elegant lobby to get a view of the pristine interiors, priceless artifacts and the Captain’s Quarters. ■ Disney’s Sequoia Lodge® ■ Disney’s Hotel Cheyenne® ■ Disney’s Hotel Santa Fe® Discover Disney’s Great Outdoors. The world’s natural wonders inspired by America’s national parks are just a short hike away from the Disney® Parks. Come discover Disney’s Sequoia Lodge®. Here, nature and art fuse in perfect harmony. Timber and stone lodges, inspired by the rugged beauty of the American Arts and Crafts era. This is where the spirit soars and imagination runs wild! Disney’s Wild West Frontier! Where Hollywood legends come to life. Howdy partner! Inspired by the likes of Billy the Kid, this is a town where outlaws, cowboys and Indians stake their claim. Yes- sir-ee! From High Noon Square to the Red Garter Saloon, there’s always room for a cowpoke like you at Disney’s Hotel Cheyenne®. Where the Wild West lives. Yee ha! Fiesta, Siesta, Disney-style! In the heart of Disneyland® Paris – just past the cacti and scorched desert trail, there’s a place in the sun. Welcome amigos, to Disney’s Hotel Santa Fe®. On America’s legendary Route 66, you’ll travel to the heart of the desert. What a landscape! Rusted and weathered, half-buried Chevys. And a flying saucer, crash-landed from the New Mexico sky! SPECIAL OFFERS! Stay 5 nights and pay for 4. Stay 4 nights and pay for 3. Seasons 2015: Packages Include: Hotel accommodation | Continental breakfast | Length of Stay Pass Value Moderate Check–in date determines rates. Regular 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 Nights Nights Nights Nights Nights Nights Nights Nights Nights Disney’s Hotel Santa Fe € 277 € 372 € 454 € 384 € 510 € 682 € 456 € 606 € 811 Disney’s Hotel Cheyenne € 277 € 372 € 454 € 384 € 510 € 682 € 456 € 606 € 811 Disney’s Sequoia Lodge € 357 € 483 € 598 € 454 € 643 € 813 € 558 € 741 € 950 Disney’s Newport Bay Club € 405 € 557 € 695 € 464 € 662 € 828 € 595 € 767 € 984 Disney’s Hotel New York € 447 € 602 € 755 € 524 € 757 € 969 € 659 € 940 € 1212 Disneyland Hotel € 737 € 1027 € 1309 € 863 €1207 € 1558 € 1077 € 1514 € 1970 Child sharing with full paying adult Child 7–11 € 173 € 205 € 237 € 173 € 205 € 237 Single and Triple rates are available on request € 173 € 205 € 237 All peak period rates not mentioned, available on request. Value: 1–5, 8–12, 15–19, 22–26, 29–30 Nov | 1–3, 7–10, 13–16 Dec. Moderate: 6–9, 26–29 Apr | 3–6, 10–12, 17–21, 25–28, 31 May | 1–4, 7–11, 14–18 Jun | 6–10, 13–17, 20–24, 27–30 Sep | 1, 4–8, 11–15 Oct | 6, 13, 20, 27 Nov | 4, 6, 11, 17–18 Dec. Regular: 1–3, 10–17, 19–24, 30 Apr | 1, 7–8, 13–16, 22, 29 May | 5,12, 19, 21–26, 28–30 Jun | 1–19 Jul | 23–31 Aug | 1–4, 11, 18, 25 Sep | 2, 9, 16, 18–23 Oct | 7, 14, 21, 28 Nov | 5, 12, 19–22 Dec. Disneyland Paris All Prices in Euro per person sharing Ask for details ©Disney 13 TV-UK-Europe-2015.indd 13 2015/03/05 2:04 PM Many more hotels (see pg. 27), sightseeing and car rental available. Contact us for prices. Italy La Dolce Vita I taly, the historical centre of the Roman Empire, boasts more cultural sights and attractions than you could ever hope to see in a single visit. From the Leaning Tower of Pisa, to the intricate Gothic architecture of Cathedral Square, to the almost obscene wealth of artwork housed in the galleries of Tuscany, a holiday in Italy is nothing short of a compulsory experience. Climate Most visit Italy during the summer from June to August. During spring, April to May and autumn, September to October prices is generally lower. The ski season runs from December to April, and the best time to go hiking in the Alps is between June and September. Getting Around Almost any destination in Italy can be reached by train, bus or ferry. Taxis are easily hailed in all cities and underground systems are in Rome, Milan and Naples as well as the MetroTorino in Turin. We do recommend car rental for flexibility. Visas South African passport holders require visas. Please check requirements for other passport holders. Rome Sightseeing Tours R ome is an ancient and fascinating place, which tops the bucket list of many a historical sightseer and Catholic pilgrim. Glory in the artistic treasures of the Vatican City and gorge on pasta and pizza in pretty piazzas. Art-lovers find marvels on every street corner and astounding galleries, museums and churches. Rome also offers modern thrills, with a stylish fashion scene, good shopping, sumptuous restaurants, a proud and lively population, and a laid-back, fun nightlife. Best Buy Hotels Italy Hotel Hotel ★ Twin Single Residenza Borghese 4★ € 66 € 117 Hotel Siena 4★ € 73 € 146 Columbus 4★ € 77 € 106 Villafranca 4★ € 81 € 121 Crown Plaza St. Peter’s 4★ € 83 € 149 Best Western President 4★ € 92 € 120 Hotel Fiume 4★ € 92 € 146 Boscolo Aleph 5★ € 126 € 251 Ambasciatori Palace 5★ € 131 € 242 Bernini Bristol 5★ € 152 € 248 Sofitel Villa Borghese 5★ € 159 € 317 Palacavicchi 3★ € 31 € 46 Parker 3★ € 43 € 67 Priscilla Hotel 3★ € 53 € 105 Paris 3★ € 59 Mercure Piazza Bologna 3★ € 59 € 104 San Remo 3★ € 62 € 80 Villa Aurelia 3★ € 62 € 94 Déste 3★ € 70 € 95 Giglio Dell Opera 3★ € 70 € 121 Serena 3★ € 73 € 103 Excel Roma Ciampino 4★ € 43 € 59 Executive 4★ €44 € 86 Airport Polo 4★ € 50 € 87 FCO € 76 ★ Twin Single Airport/Hotel Transfers v.v. Shuttle Private/min 2 pax € 19 € 33 Rates are per person in EURO, based on lowest season and valid from 1 April to 31 October 2015. Higher rates will apply during peak periods. Hotel rates include breakfast. City taxes apply and payable directly at hotels. ■ Rome by Boat | € 19 See Rome from the Tiber River on this Hop-on Hop-off cruise. ■ City Sightseeing 24 Hour: € 23 | 48 Hour: € 33 Discover the best of Rome with this Hop-on Hop-off tour. ■ The Best of Rome | € 39 A guided walking tour ensures that you delve into every secret, amble down every alleyway and marvel at the most impressive artistic offerings of the city. ■ Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica | € 65 Skip the queues and explore these sites with no hassle. ■ Naples & Pompeii | € 112 Visit the Piazza del Plebescito, the Royal Palace and Castell dell’Uovo in Naples and Pompeii, one the world’s most important archaeological sites. ■ Cooking Lesson in the Roman Countryside | € 140 Enjoy a unique cooking lesson outside the city centre, in the green countryside, just a few kilometres from Rome! ■ Capri Island | € 141 Day trip by road and ferry to the picturesque island of Capri, the Pearl of the Mediterranean. 14 TV-UK-Europe-2015.indd 14 2015/03/05 2:04 PM Italy Sightseeing Tours F lorence is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and a treasure trove of Renaissance art and culture. The entire historic old town of Florence is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also known for its good shopping and great Tuscan cuisine, Florence is the launching pad for the stunning countryside, wine routes, Etruscan sites, and medieval hill villages of Tuscany, one of the most popular tourist regions in Italy. Airport/Hotel Transfers v.v. FLR | € 21 ■ Florence Boat Tour | € 38 ■ Best of Florence | € 58 Hop-on Hop-off tour, with three routes available. Florence Airport ■ City Sightseeing Shuttle Private/min 2 pax — € 32 Enjoy a romantic evening on a Florentine Gondola. Best Buy Hotels Astor 3★ € 29 € 56 Donatello 3★ € 37 € 63 Martelli 3★ € 38 € 75 Walking tour of the historic centre of the city including, Ponte Vecchio, the imposing Duomo, elegant Uffizi Square, the renowned leather market and the Accademia Gallery with Michelangelo’s David. Villa Bonelli 3★ € 46 € 91 ■ Tuscany in a Day | € 59 Machiavelli Palace 3★ € 53 € 84 Europa 4★ € 26 € 45 Forte 16 4★ € 39 € 76 ■ Cinque Terre | € 72 Diplomat 4★ € 52 € 94 Atlantic Palace 4★ € 59 € 107 NH Firenzi 4★ € 74 ■ Assisi, Cortona & Perugia | € 86 | € 91 Hotel ★ Twin Single € 95 Tour San Gimignano, Siena and Chianti countryside, the best Tuscany has to offer! See the spectacular villages of the Italian Riviera. Best Western Rivoli 4★ € 83 € 145 Tour through the rolling green hills of Tuscany and Umbria and discover these artistic jewels. Grand Hotel Villa Medici 5★ € 97 € 186 Montebello Splendid 5★ € 102 € 154 ■ Cooking Class Relais Santa Croce 5★ € 134 € 245 Helvetia and Bristol 5★ € 143 € 205 Insight into Tuscan cuisine, cooking with a professional chef and enjoy a selection of Chianti wines. ■ Tuscany by Vespa | € 139 A fun trip through the Tuscan countryside with lunch and a visit to a local winery. Venice O ne of the most romantic and unique places in the world! The watery city is full of treasures and surprises and guaranteed to delight visitors. The charming piazzas and singing gondoliers, art galleries, museums and churches are all there to be seen and admired. Airport/Hotel Transfers v.v. Best Buy Hotels Hotel Sightseeing Tours ★ Twin Single Club Hotel 3★ € 27 € 45 Malibran 3★ € 31 € 46 Piave 3★ € 35 € 54 San Giorgio 3★ € 37 € 54 Casa Martini 3★ € 55 Russo Palace 4★ € 27 SB Hotel Padova 4★ € 40 € 69 Le Fenice et Des Artistes ■ Murano, Burano & Torcello | € 22 Sail to Murano to see how the beautiful coloured glass is made and on to the pretty islands of Burano and Torcello. ■ St. Mark’s Cathedral | € 22 € 96 Discover the fascinating hidden treasures of St. Mark’s Cathedral. € 52 ■ Gondola Ride | € 33 4★ € 87 € 119 See Venice from the water on an enchanting gondola ride. Amadeus 4★ € 86 € 148 ■ Venice Grand Canal Tour | € 35 Dei Dragomanni 4★ € 96 € 177 Boscolo Venezia 5★ € 88 € 175 Ca’Sagredo 5★ € 144 € 287 ■ The Doge’s Palace | € 37 Metropole 5★ € 145 € 269 ■ Absolute Venice | € 83 Airport/Port Shuttle Private/ min 2 pax VCE – Mestre — € 22 Bauer 5★ € 173 € 314 VCE – Venice Island — € 50 Luna Hotel Baglioni 5★ € 243 € 486 Explore the magnificent rooms of Palazzo Ducale and admire its masterpieces! See the Piazza San Marco, the Basilica, the Bell and Clock Tower, Santa Maria Formosa square, Marco Polo’s home, Pantheon of Venice, Dodge’s Palace and the Golden Basilica, the most majestic cathedral in Venice. Italy Rates are per person in EURO, based on lowest season and valid from 1 April to 31 October 2015. Higher rates will apply during peak periods. Hotel rates include breakfast. City taxes apply and payable directly at hotels. Glide along the water of the Grand Canal with the stunning backdrop of Venetian palaces. 15 TV-UK-Europe-2015.indd 15 2015/03/05 2:04 PM Italy Coach, Rail & Self-Drive Tours Coach Tours Rail Tours Self Drive ■ Cities of Art ■ Italy by Train ■ The Best of Italy 8 Days Twin: € 915 | Single: € 1344 Rome – Assisi – Siena – Florence – Bologna – Padua – Venice – Montepulciano – Rome Highlights: Explore at leisure the tiny town of Assisi, surrounded by walls built in the Middle Ages as well as the Basilica of St. Francis and see masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue / Continue to the medieval town of Siena / Free day to walk the streets of Florence, known as the “cradle of Renaissance,” and see numerous monuments, churches and buildings / Visit Bologna and wander through the city’s famous, elegant arcades / Visit Padua / Lagoon cruise of Venice with a stop at Murano, famous for glass blowing / Visit to St. Mark’s Square, Splendid Cathedral and the Doge Palace / Tour of Tuscany, known for its romantic churches, castles and infamous wines / Transportation in a deluxe motorcoach, with multilingual guide / All transfers / 7 Nights in 3* and 4* Hotels with breakfast / 3 Dinners. Departures: Fridays and Sundays from 5 April to 30 October 2015. Italy – Coach, Rail & Self-Drive Tours ■ Across Italy 10 Days Twin: € 1380 | Single: € 1899 Rome – Assisi – Siena – Florence – Bologna – Padua – Venice – Montepulciano – Rome – Naples – Pompeii – Sorrento – Capri – Rome Highlights: Travel by deluxe coach to Assisi and explore this tiny town, surrounded by walls built in the Middle Ages / Stay in and explore Florence, “the cradle of Renaissance” / Wander the streets and elegant arcades for which Bologna is famous for / Private water bus ride in Venice / Visit the splendid cathedral and Doge Palace / Visit Tuscany, known for its romantic churches, castles and wines / Stop at Montepulciano, a medieval town rich with history and art / Enjoy a walking tour of Rome, taking in the sights of its artistic beauties such as St. Peter’s Basilica, St. Peter’s Square, Navona Square, the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain / A picturesque drive through the region of Lazio / City tour of Naples and a visit to Pompeii / Boat trip to the island of Capri / 9 Nights in 3*and 4* Hotels with breakfast / Multilingual guide / 1 Lunch and 3 dinners included. Departures: Fridays and Sundays from 5 April to 30 October 2015. 8 Days Twin: € 1113 | Single: € 1432 Rome – Florence – Venice Highlights: Guided city tour of Rome, visiting St. Peter’s Basilica, Navona Square, Pantheon and Trevi Fountain / Enjoy a relaxing coach tour by night of Rome and discover the charm of the most famous monuments, illuminated, with dinner at a traditional Italian Restaurant in Trastevere / Tour the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica / Florence guided city tour / Excursion to Siena, San Gimignano Monteriggioni and Chianti, the heart of Tuscany / Take a boat trip to Murano, famous for its glass and sail to the islands of Burano and Torcello / Walking Tour of Venice and Doge’s Palace / 7 Nights in 3* Hotels with breakfast / All transfers / 2nd Class rail tickets between cities. Departures: Daily from 1 April to 31 October 2015. 9 Days Twin: € 887 | Single: € 1452 Rome – Perugia – Florence – Venice Highlights: Guided city tour of Rome, visiting St. Peter’s Basilica, Navona Square, Pantheon and Trevi Fountain / Enjoy a Hop-on Hop-off city tour of Rome / Pick up the car rental and drive to Perugia / Explore Perugia at your leisure with a Perugia Museum Card that allows entrance to the top 5 museums, valid for 48 hours / Walk through the center of Florence and discover its unique heritage and breathtaking beauty with an expert and fun tour guide / Drive to Venice and drop off the car rental / Enjoy a private water taxi transfer to the hotel in Venice / Discover the charm of Venice through a guided walking tour / 8 Nights in 3* Hotels with breakfast / Arrival transfer in Rome / Arrival and departure transfers in Venice / 3 Days car rental. ■ Eat, Travel & Love 9 Days Twin: € 1172 | Single: € 1612 Rome – Naples – Florence Highlights: Guided city tour of Rome, visiting St. Peter’s Basilica, Navona Square, Pantheon and Trevi Fountain / Full day cooking lesson in the ancient village of Mazzano Romano / Walking tour of Naples, passing trough Piazza del Plebescito, Umberto I Gallery, the Royal Palace, San Carlo theatre and the New Castle / Visit Caracciolo, Mergellina and Posillipo by bus / Walk the famous street called “Spaccanapoli” visiting the churches of Gesù Nuovo and Santa Chiara / Full day tour of Capri and Anacapri with lunch / Bike and walking tour of Florence / Cooking class in Florence and learn to cook a proper Tuscan meal / Full day excursion to the fascinating medieval towns of Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni and Chianti for wine tasting / 8 Nights in 3* Hotels with breakfast / All transfers / 2nd Class rail tickets between cities. Departures: Daily from 1 April to 31 October 2015. City taxes apply throughout Italy, to be paid directly at hotels. Rates are in EURO based on lowest season. Higher rates will apply during peak periods. Please ask for detailed itineraries. Rail & Self Drive itineraries can be tailor made to suit your needs. 16 TV-UK-Europe-2015.indd 16 2015/03/05 2:04 PM Many more hotels (see pg. 28), sightseeing and car rental available. Contact us for prices. Spain Land of the Flamenco H ome to an unbelievable 43 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, it also boasts a glorious array of sun-soaked beaches and resorts. Spain has an idyllic climate, friendly locals, a famously vibrant nightlife, and excellent shopping opportunities. Climate Best time to visit Spain is between May and October, with peak tourist season from June to August when the weather is warm and sunny. Getting Around Trains and buses connect most major cities and towns. Madrid and Barcelona have good metro networks, and we do recommend private airport transfers as well as car rental. Visas South African passport holders require visas. Please check requirements for other passport holders. Madrid Sightseeing Tours A lively, sexy city, with a vibrant soul and many cultural treasures. Bars and nightclubs rock until the early hours, art-lovers are enthralled by Madrid’s Golden Triangle of world-class art museums: The Reina Sofia, The Prado, and Thyssen-Bornemisza. Visit lovely parks, sprawling flea markets, fascinating museums, grand palaces, historical monuments and enjoy the renowned restaurant scene. Best Buy Hotels Hotel ★ Twin Single Best Western Mayorazgo 4★ € 51 ★ Twin Single Holiday Inn Bernabeu 4★ € 51 € 101 Quo Eraso 3★ € 29 € 56 Hotel Opera 4★ € 54 € 108 Principe Pio 3★ € 35 € 59 Be Live Santo Domingo 4★ € 58 € 116 Hotel Avenida Gran Via 3★ € 42 € 84 Melia Princesa 5★ € 87 € 172 Best Western Los Condes 3★ € 45 € 72 Gran Melia Fenix 5★ € 116 € 213 Regente 3★ € 48 € 96 Westin Palace 5★ € 159 € 302 Hotel Chamartin 4★ € 39 € 66 InterContinental 5★ € 190 € 378 Novotel Puente De La Paz 4★ € 45 € 83 NH Madrid Ribera 4★ € 48 € 85 Hotel Airport Hotel Hilton Madrid € 95 ★ Twin Single 5★ € 47 € 92 ■ City Sightseeing | € 11 ■ Panoramic Tour | € 28 ■ Toledo | € 76 ■ Avila & Segovia | € 83 Discover the best of Madrid with this Hop-on Hop-off tour. See the city highlights on this guided tour. One of Europe’s oldest cities with Moorish, Gothic, Mudejar, Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Also home to the great painter El Greco during the 16th century. Two of the most romantic, atmospheric and ancient cities. Avila, home to Saint Teresa of Jesus and Segovia famed for its majestic Roman aqueduct. Airport/Hotel Transfers v.v. Airport MAD Barcelona Shuttle Private/min 2 pax € 11 € 22 Sightseeing Tours B arcelona promises legendary architecture, delicious Catalan cookery, a festive beach culture, and plenty for party animals. Stroll down the iconic Las Ramblas pedestrian street, enjoy superb shopping, a fun nightlife, and plenty of Spanish pizzazz. The city is the gateway to the Costa Brava and Costa Dorada. ■ City Sightseeing | € 28 Best Buy Hotels ■ Flamenco Show The Palacio del Flamenco is one of the best places to experience this passionate and fiery art form. | € 30 ■ Barcelona Card | € 38 Hotel ★ Twin Single Expo Hotel 4★ € 70 € 131 ★ Twin Single Tryp Apolo 4★ € 72 € 142 Aston 3★ € 38 € 74 Gaudi 4★ € 80 € 133 Aranea 3★ € 44 € 86 Medinaceli 4★ € 88 € 129 Park Hotel 3★ € 62 € 91 Pullman Skipper 5★ € 98 € 191 54 Barceloneta 3★ € 64 € 115 Renaissance 5★ € 150 € 277 Barcelo Atenea Mar 4★ € 66 € 122 Le Meridien 5★ € 177 € 338 Hotel Valid for 2 to 5 consecutive days. Free access to over 20 of the most popular attractions, free transport around town and special discounts in more than 90 shops, restaurants, museums and more! Airport/Hotel Transfers v.v. Airport BCN Shuttle Private/min 2 pax € 12 € 25 Spain Rates are per person in EURO, based on lowest season and valid from 1 April to 31 October 2015. Higher rates will apply during peak periods. Hotel rates include breakfast. City taxes apply and payable directly at hotels. Discover the best of Barcelona with this Hop-on Hop-off tour. 17 TV-UK-Europe-2015.indd 17 2015/03/05 2:04 PM Germany Enchanted forests Many more hotels (see pg. 27), sightseeing and car rental available. Contact us for prices. P repare for a roller coaster of feasts and treats as you take in Germany’s soul-stirring scenery, culture, big-city beauties, romantic palaces, castles, forests and towns and of course the inimitable Oktoberfest, the planet’s favourite beer festival. Climate Spring and summer, from March to August is a great time to visit. September to November is good for festivals, including the Octoberfest. Don’t miss the famous Christmas Festivals and markets! Getting Around Cities and larger towns have very efficient public transport options such as buses, trams, trains and underground systems. Taxis are expensive and not highly recommended. Roads are excellent and motoring around the country can be a lot of fun. Visas South African passport holders require visas. Please check requirements for other passport holders. Frankfurt Sightseeing Tours G ermany’s financial powerhouse, packed with cultural and historical attractions, has a lively nightlife and restaurant scene. Frankfurt is a bustling transport hub, which can be used as a springboard for the rest of Germany. Best Buy Hotels Hotel Hotel ★ Twin Single Continental 3★ € 25 € 40 Hotel Admiral 3★ € 28 €50 City Mercator 3★ € 35 € 60 Novotel City 4★ € 32 € 63 Leonardo Royal 4★ € 39 € 68 Steigenberger 4★ € 46 € 72 ★ Twin Single Mercure Kaiserhof 4★ € 49 Hilton 5★ € 62 € 107 € 82 InterContinental 5★ € 85 € 148 Grandhotel Hessischer Hof 5★ € 125 € 218 Steigenberger Hof 5★ € 272 € 521 Airport Hotel Element Hotel ★ Twin Single 3★ € 76 € 151 | € 16 See all the main highlights of the city with this one day Hop-on Hop-off pass. ■ Frankfurt Card 24 Hour: € 11 | 48 Hour: € 16 Travel all over the city and receive great discounts on many services and attractions. ■ Rhine Valley | € 89 Enjoy a steamer cruise through the beautiful scenery and admire medieval castles, small villages and vineyards. Lunch is included. Airport/Hotel Transfers v.v. Airport FRA Berlin Shuttle Private/min 2 pax € 20 € 43 Sightseeing Tours O ne of the most fascinating cities in the world. See famous sites like Checkpoint Charlie, the iconic Reichstag or marvel at the splendour of the Charlottenburg Palace. The city’s nightlife will not disappoint and there are plenty of shopping opportunities. ■ City Circle Tour | € 16 Best Buy Hotels ■ Berlin River Cruise | € 27 ■ Storyline of Berlin | € 42 Hotel Germany ■ City Sightseeing ★ Twin Single Art’Otel Kudamm 3★ € 51 Nordic Mitte € 83 Hotel ★ Twin Single Pullman Schweizerhof 5★ € 52 € 102 3★ € 64 € 103 Sofitel Gendarmenmarkt 5★ € 71 € 141 Best Western Amedia 4★ € 37 € 62 Sheraton Grand 5★ € 93 € 162 Crowne Plaza City Centre 4★ € 46 € 91 Waldorf Astoria 5★ € 114 € 206 Winters Hotel 4★ € 55 € 95 Airport Hotel Adina Hackescher Markt 4★ € 59 € 109 Mercure Tegel Airport ★ Twin Single 4★ € 46 € 65 Hop-on Hop off discovery tour at your leisure with three routes to choose from. The cruise starts next to the beautiful Charlottenburg Palace and brings you along the Spree River through the entire city center. A unique, guided walking tour that encompasses all that Berlin has to offer. From historical sites from its harrowing past to the modern, vibrant culture that point to a thriving future. Airport/Hotel Transfers v.v. Rates are per person in EURO, based on lowest season and valid from 1 April to 31 October 2015. Higher rates will apply during peak periods. Hotel rates include breakfast. City taxes apply and payable directly at hotels. Airport TXL Shuttle Private/min 2 pax € 24 € 55 18 TV-UK-Europe-2015.indd 18 2015/03/05 2:04 PM Many more hotels (see pg. 28), sightseeing and car rental available. Contact us for prices. Netherlands Chasing windmills A vibrant, friendly country full of fascinating cultural sights and beautiful natural scenery. From the fun-loving capital of Amsterdam and the historically rich towns of Delft and Groningen, to the tulip and windmill-strewn countryside, a holiday in the Netherlands is guaranteed to delight everyone. Climate The best time to visit is either in spring from April to May, when the tulips are in bloom, or in summer, July to August. Getting Around Rail, car or bus journeys connect major cities and small towns throughout the country and reachable in a very short time. Getting around by bicycle is a dream and renting a boat is a popular way to tour the many rivers, lakes and inland seas. Visas South African passport holders require visas. Please check requirements for other passport holders. Amsterdam F ull of old-world charm, with houseboats, canals and cobbled streets, the city has a lively nightlife, art galleries, great shopping, the enticing Red Light District and a restaurant scene that will delight foodies, as well as exciting and creative events and festivals. Sightseeing Tours Best Buy Hotels Cruise along the canals of Amsterdam and see the city’s elegant architecture. Hotel Belfort ★ Twin Single 3★ € 44 € 70 Hotel ★ Twin Single ■ Canal Cruise | € 17 ■ City Sightseeing | € 20 Bilderberg Jan Luyken 4★ € 113 € 211 A 24-hour Hop-on Hop-off tour to see the major attractions and beauty of Amsterdam. ■ Big City Bike Tour | € 28 France 3★ € 69 € 131 American Hotel 4★ € 115 € 215 Blyss 3★ € 70 € 100 Albus 4★ € 116 € 231 B/W Leidse Square 3★ € 73 € 128 Die Port Von Cleve 4★ € 116 € 232 Head off the beaten track with this exciting bicycle tour of Amsterdam. Hamshire Beethoven 3★ € 75 € 134 Garden 5★ € 97 € 192 ■ Amsterdam Pass | € 45 Looier 3★ € 79 € 141 NH Barbizon Palace 5★ € 148 € 268 De Paris 3★ € 79 € 141 Grand Amrath 5★ € 148 € 270 Nicolaas Witzen 3★ € 88 € 175 Okura 5★ € 170 € 303 Nova Apartments 3★ € 89 € 176 Marriott 5★ € 171 € 313 The most flexible way to see the city highlights, such as Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Keukenhof. Get a free canal cruise or Hop-on Hop-off tour, skip the lines at top attractions and more! Eden Hotel 3★ € 91 € 166 Andaz 5★ € 191 € 347 Ibis Centre 3★ € 105 € 190 NH Grand Krasnapolsk 5★ € 195 € 348 ■ Delft & The Hague | € 48 NH City Center 3★ € 111 € 201 Pulitzer 5★ € 205 € 363 B/W Tower Blue 4★ € 47 InterContinental Amstel 5★ € 242 € 482 De Hallen 4★ € 72 € 138 De L’Europe 5★ € 246 € 488 Manor Hotel 4★ € 86 € 158 Conservatorium 5★ € 258 € 475 Park Plaza Vondelpark 4★ € 94 € 173 Sofitel Legend the Grand 5★ € 266 € 509 Wyndham Apollo 4★ € 100 € 183 Waldorf Astoria 5★ € 287 € 503 City tour of Amsterdam and the picturesque Dutch countryside, visiting Volendam, Marken and the world famous Zaanse Schans windmills. De Roode Leeuw 4★ € 103 € 193 ★ Twin Single ■ Bruges Crowne Plaza South 4★ € 107 € 202 Park Inn Schiphol Airport 3★ € 63 € 117 NH Carlton 4★ € 110 € 199 NH Schiphol Airport 4★ € 78 € 131 € 93 Rates are per person in EURO, based on lowest season and valid from 1 April to 31 October 2015. Higher rates will apply during peak periods. Hotel rates include breakfast. City taxes apply and payable directly at hotels. ■ Amsterdam & Countryside | € 64 | € 85 Enjoy a full day historical tour of Bruges. Airport/Hotel Transfers v.v. Airport AMS Shuttle Private/min 2 pax — € 39 Netherlands Airport Hotels Enjoy a tour of the most representative cities of The Netherlands. Entrance to Delft Blue Pottery included. 19 TV-UK-Europe-2015.indd 19 2015/03/05 2:04 PM Many more hotels (see pg. 26), sightseeing and car rental available. Contact us for prices. Austria Enchanted castles O ne of the cultural hubs of Europe, with grand palaces and baroque abbeys scattered across the country. Austria provides endless entertainment with quaint villages and fashionable resorts dotting the valleys of the Austrian Alps. Spend idyllic summers cruising on the Danube or cycling the vineyards and rural areas. Climate Getting Around Local transport is excellent, inexpensive and safe. Buses and trams operate in most cities and towns, with a Metro system in Vienna. Taxis are easily flagged down. Visas It is warm between April and September but generally, the best time to visit is during the summer from July to August. South African passport holders require visas. Please check requirements for other passport holders. ■ Spanish Riding School | € 15 ■ Vienna Card | € 23 ■ City Sightseeing | € 27 ■ Danube River Cruise | € 30 | € 47 See the white Lipizzaner horses in training. Vienna K nown as both the ‘city of music’ and the ‘city of dreams’, Vienna is as romantic as it sounds, and remains one of Europe’s most alluring capital cities for culture vultures. It has a booming bar and restaurant scene as well as wonderful markets for shopping. Access to major attractions as well as great discounts at many shops, restaurants and cafés. See the city highlights on three different routes with the 24-hour Hop-on Hop-off pass. Best Buy Hotels Hotel Sightseeing Tours ★ Twin Single Hotel ★ Twin Single Allegro 3★ € 25 € 40 Mercure Grand Biedermeier 4★ € 56 € 105 Cruise on board the MS Vindobona and see the most impressive sights of Vienna. Hotel Messe Wien 3★ € 38 € 74 Adagio Vienna City 4★ € 59 € 117 ■ Schönbrunn Palace Fuerst Metternich 3★ € 49 € 78 Mercure Wien City 4★ € 69 € 123 Fleming’s Deluxe Wien City 5★ € 61 Levante Laudon Apartments 3★ € 55 € 108 € 95 Hotel Daniel Wien 3★ € 72 € 143 Das Triest 5★ € 91 € 159 Prinz Eugen 4★ € 50 € 78 Hilton Vienna Plaza 5★ € 107 € 212 Austria Trend Anatol 4★ € 52 € 96 Sofitel Stephansdom 5★ € 136 € 226 Skip-the-line access to the magnificent summer residence of the Habsburg dynasty. Airport/Hotel Transfers v.v. Airport VIE Salzburg Private/min 2 pax — € 22 Sightseeing Tours M ozart was born here and this Baroque city presents world-class performances of opera, drama and concerts each summer. Dreamy spires, green hills and romantic gardens – the city’s attractions are loved by millions of visitors from all over the World. ■ Hop-on Hop-off Pass Best Buy Hotels ■ Salzburg Card Hotel Austria Shuttle | € 17 See all the top sights and attractions of this beautiful baroque city. 24-Hour: € 33 | 48-Hour: € 38 ★ Twin Single Hotel ★ Twin Single Trend Mitte 3★ € 41 € 64 Altstadhotel Kasererbraeu 4★ € 62 Lasserhof 3★ € 47 € 67 Crowne Plaza The Pitter 4★ € 71 € 117 € 93 Hohenstauffen 3★ € 66 € 81 Castellani Parkhotel 4★ € 80 € 126 Hofwirt 3★ € 61 € 111 Altstadt Radisson 5★ € 66 € 131 Star Inn Zentrum 3★ € 66 € 101 Hotel Sacher 5★ € 109 € 216 Mercure Central 4★ € 38 € 74 Hotel Bristol 5★ € 127 € 196 Best Western Imlauer 4★ € 52 € 84 Sheraton Salzburg 5★ € 129 € 207 Rates are per person in EURO, based on lowest season and valid from 1 April to 31 October 2015. Higher rates will apply during peak periods. Hotel rates include breakfast. City taxes apply and payable directly at hotels. Free admission to Salzburg Zoo, Museum of Natural History, Salzburg Museum and many others. ■ Salzburg Fortress Concert & Cable Car | € 49 Spend a memorable time in a beautiful music hall, listening to exquisite chamber music played by world-renowned artists. Includes cable car ride. Airport/Hotel Transfers v.v. Airport SZG Shuttle Private/min 2 pax — € 22 20 TV-UK-Europe-2015.indd 20 2015/03/05 2:04 PM European & Russian River Cruises Many more cruises available. Please ask for details. Optional land excursions available on request. Europe’s most wonderful waterways D iscover the romance of France, cruising on the Rhône and Saône rivers. Spend magical days on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers, seeing the best of Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. Amadeus cruise ships offer elegant comforts and superb services of a five-star hotel. Cabins face to the outside and allow for great views through their large glass fronts. Take a fantastic voyage through the colourful and historic waterways of Russia. Travel along the Moscow Canal, the beautiful upper Volga region, Uglich and Yaroslavl. Cabins have private facilities and a souvenir shop, internet access, licensed guides and medical services onboard. ■ Classical Rhine 8 Days | From: € 1275 Amsterdam – Volendam – Cologne – Cochem – Koblenz – Rüdesheim – Mannehaim Speyer – Strasbourg – Basel Highlights: City tour of Amsterdam with a canal boat cruise / Visit the fishing village of Volendam and see a cheese making facility in Edam / Guided city tour of Cologne with a visit to the Cathedral / Tour the Reichsburg Castle in Cochem followed by wine-tasting / Walking tour of Koblenz and cruise the romantic Rhine Gorge past the Loreley rock / Walking tour of Rüdesheim with a visit to Siegfrieds Mechanical Music Museum / Visit Heidelberg and its Castle / Walking tour of Speyer / Boat cruise and walking tour of Strasbourg. Departures: Selected days from 23 April to 29 October 2015. 8 Days | From: € 959 Passau – Regensburg – Passau – Linz – Melk – Vienna – Bratislava – Esztergom – Budapest Highlights: Walking tour of Regensburg and visit Benedictine Abbey of Weltenburg / Bavarian evening on board / City Tour of Passau or day trip to Salzburg with lunch or a day trip to Cesky Krumlov with lunch / Walking tour of Linz / Trip through Wachau Valley with a visit to Melk Abbey followed by wine-tasting / Tour Vienna by night / Vienna city tour with Schönbrunn Palace / Sound of Vienna, evening concert / Tour of Bratislava with the Imperial Palace Hof / Trip to Esztergom and Szentendre / Tour of Budapest and evening cruise followed by a traditional Hungarian folklore show. Departures: Selected days from 17 June to 1 November 2015. Rates are per person sharing, based on lowest season and cabin category. Higher rates will apply during peak periods. Ask for detailed itineraries. Some cruise itineraries can be reversed. 8 Days | From: € 1105 Paris – Conflans – Rouen – Caudebec en Caux – Les Andelys – Vernon – Poissy – Paris Highlights: Visit Auvers sur Oise, village of Van Gogh and the French Impressionists / Walking tour of Rouen and the Cathedral / Excursion along the fabled Abbey Trail to Jumieges / Visit Normandy beaches including Pointe de Hoc, Omaha Beach and the Military Cemetery / Retrace the history of William the Conqueror with a trip to Bayeux and Caen / Guided tour of Château Gaillard as well as Monet’s home and gardens in Giverny / Royal Palace of Versailles / Artistic village of Montmartre with a “Paris by Night” cruise on the Seine from the Louvre Museum to Notre Dame, passing the Eiffel Tower. Departures: Selected days from 23 April to 5 November 2015. European Cruises include: • • • • • • • • • • Accommodation in outside stateroom. All meals. Audio headsets during excursions. Services of an experienced Cruise Director. Cocktail reception, Welcome Dinner & Captain’s Gala Dinner. Regional wines with every dinner. 24-Hour complimentary coffee and tea. On board entertainment, lectures and cooking demonstrations. Fitness room. Port charges and taxes. ■ Christmas & New Year Cruises | From: € 685 Visit dreamy villages, romantic towns and stroll through wintery Christmas markets, sipping Glühwein, enjoying almonds and gingerbread. Spend New Year dancing to Austria’s most famous waltzes. 6, 7 or 8 Day cruises available, with special gala programmes on board. ■ Russian Waterways 11 Days | From: € 1765 Moscow – Uglich – Yaroslavl – Goritsy – Kizhi – Mandrogi – Saint-Petersburg Highlights: In Moscow visit the The Bolshoi Stone Bridge, Cathedral of Christ the Savior and Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, the new monument to Peter the Great, Gorky Park, the Kremlin and more! / Walking tour of ancient Uglich and visit the Kremlin, Cathedral of the Resurrection and the Church of St. Demitrius of the Blood as well as the Flea Market / Church of Elijah the Prophet, Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery in Yaroslavl / Cyrilo-Belozersky Monastery in Goritzy / Island of Kizhi, an architectural gem within Lake Onega / Enjoy extravagant baroque architecture, Nevsky Prospect, Palace Square, Smolny Convent, the Winter Palace and the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg. Departures: Selected days from 12 June to 21 August 2015. Russian Cruise includes: • • • • • • • • • Accommodation in outside cabin. All meals. Cocktail reception & Captain’s Gala Dinner. On board entertainment and lectures. Port charges and taxes. Daily aerobics. Luggage handling. Guided sightseeing tours. Private transfers to and from cruise. European & Russian River Cruise ■ Classical Danube ■ Paris & the River Seine 21 TV-UK-Europe-2015.indd 21 2015/03/05 2:04 PM Many more hotels, sightseeing and car rental available. Contact us for prices. Russia A majestic country L and of Catherine the Great, Joseph Stalin and Vladimir Putin, Russia has captivated the minds of travellers for decades with an iron-curtained mystery. Cosmopolitan cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg offer world-class symphonies and ballets, and famous tourist attractions like the Kremlin, St Basil’s Cathedral, and the Winter Palace. The cities are attractive and bustling with culture in the form of museums, art galleries, and nightlife. Moscow M oscow is a city of entertainment, with theatres and the renowned Moscow Circus, museums, art galleries, restaurants, great shopping and more! It boasts the world’s largest and most efficient metro system and it’s the soul of the new Russia, with an intriguing mix of history and politics, business and culture. Best Buy Hotels Hotel Climate Winters are bitterly cold. Consider visiting from May to October when it is warmer. July and August are the rainy months. Getting Around Most cities have good public transportation, combining bus, trolleybus and trams as well as metro systems. Taxis are plentiful. Visas South African passport holders require visas. Please check requirements for other passport holders. Sightseeing Tours ★ Twin Single ■ Moscow City Tour | € 54 ■ City & Metro Tour | € 106 € 94 See the best of Moscow’s landmarks new and old, and be wowed with an in depth visit to the magnificent metro system. € 99 ■ Novodevichy Convent | € 108 Matreshka Hotel 3★ € 34 € 48 B/W Plus Vega 3★ € 38 € 75 Ibis Centre Bakhrushina 3★ € 54 € 97 Ibis Paveletskaya 3★ € 57 € 100 Alliance Ulanskaya 3★ € 65 € 117 Doubletree Marina 3★ € 66 € 131 Maxima Panorama 4★ € 38 € 71 Holiday Inn Simonovsky 4★ € 48 Historical Sovietsky 4★ € 50 Mercure Baumanskaya 4★ € 55 € 108 Crowne Plaza 4★ € 55 € 108 Mercure Paveletskaya 4★ € 74 € 130 Holiday Inn Suschevsky 4★ € 78 € 130 Holiday Inn Lesnaya 4★ € 88 € 152 Spend a morning browsing the fantastic collection of art in Russia’s foremost museum. Hotel Tatiana 4★ € 90 € 162 Hilton Leningradskaya 5★ € 71 € 140 ■ Moscow by Night Radisson Slavyanskaya 5★ € 84 € 142 Golden Ring 5★ € 84 € 147 National Hotel 5★ € 108 € 172 Metropol 5★ € 121 € 196 Airport/Port Marriott Royal Aurora 5★ € 135 € 245 DME — € 35 Baltschug Kempinski 5★ € 139 € 243 Airport Hotels ★ Twin Single SVO — € 35 Ramada Hotel 4★ € 54 AirHotel Domodedovo 4★ € 65 € 124 € 94 See famous landmarks such as Red Square, the golden-domed Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Bolshoi Theatre, headquarters of the notorious KGB, the university, the Novodevichy Convent and much more! Be dazzled by the gold and silver onion domes on this fascinating tour of this historic Unesco World Heritage Site. ■ Pushkin Fine Art Museum | € 114 | € 144 See highlights such as Red Square, St. Basil’s, the Kremlin, Lenin’s tomb and more. Airport/Hotel Transfers v.v. Shuttle Private/min 2 pax City Package Russia ■ Two Capitals Rates are per person in EURO, based on lowest season and valid from 1 April to 31 October 2015. Higher rates will apply during peak periods. Hotel rates include breakfast. City taxes apply and payable directly at hotels. 6 Days Twin: € 986 | Single: € 1409 Moscow – St. Petersburg Highlights: Experience magnificent Moscow with its busy cosmopolitan rhythm, fascinating culture and history / See the beautiful, elegant, and aristocratic St. Petersburg, with its charming canals, parks and vast squares / Spend 2 Nights in Moscow at the 4* Holiday Inn Lesnaya Hotel and 3 Nights at the 4* Crowne Plaza Ligovsky Hotel with breakfast / All transfers / Guided city tours of Moscow and St. Petersburg / Day train between cities in economy class with seat reservation. Optional tours are available. Ask for details. Departures: Fridays from 1 May to 16 October 2015. 22 TV-UK-Europe-2015.indd 22 2015/03/05 2:04 PM Many more hotels, sightseeing and car rental available. Contact us for prices. Russia City Package St. Petersburg A city of arched bridges, winding canals, wide boulevards, elegant palaces, impressive squares and ornate churches, often referred to as the ‘Venice of the North’. View splendid architectural gems like the Winter Palace and the Kazan Cathedral, and give yourself plenty of time to browse the world-renowned art collection of the Hermitage. Sprawling across the Neva River delta, St. Petersburg offers enough art, nightlife, fine dining and cultural destinations for many repeat visits. Best Buy Hotels Hotel ★ Twin Single Okhtinskaya Hotel 3★ € 13 € 20 Sightseeing Tours Saint Petersburg 3★ € 16 € 31 ■ City Tour | € 39 Palantin Hotel 3★ € 20 € 35 Hotel Bristol 3★ € 21 € 35 Nevsky Hotel Aster 3★ € 24 € 39 Regina St. Petersburg 3★ € 25 € 42 Neptun Business 3★ € 28 € 44 Aston Hotel 3★ € 39 € 77 ■ Hermitage Museum | € 48 Nevsky Grand 3★ € 45 € 75 Deluxe on Galernaya 3★ € 58 € 112 Arealinn Hotel 4★ € 29 € 52 Crowne Plaza 4★ € 30 € 59 Sokos Olympia Garden 4★ € 35 € 58 Original Sokos 4★ € 42 € 72 Dostoevsky 4★ € 47 € 80 Golden Triangle Boutique 4★ € 51 € 70 Indigo Tchaikovskogo 4★ € 57 € 99 Park Inn Nevsky 4★ € 63 € 11 Radisson Sonya 4★ € 69 € 124 Park Inn by Radisson 4★ € 73 € 129 Renaissance Baltic 4★ € 75 € 126 Angleterre 4★ € 78 € 137 Helvetia 4★ € 96 € 135 Solo Sokos Palace 5★ € 48 Domina Prestige 5★ € 59 € 101 Corinthia Hotel 5★ € 77 € 134 Kempinski Moika 5★ € 96 € 161 Taleon Imperial 5★ € 96 € 191 Astoria 5★ € 112 € 185 Four Seasons Lion Palace 5★ € 188 € 374 Walk the streets and see the impressive cathedral of the Virgin of Kazan, the Palace Square, the fortress of Saint Peter and Paul, Saint Isaac Square with its majestic cathedral and the Senate Square with a bronze equestrian figure of Peter the Great. ■ Russia Past & Present 6 Days Twin: € 1384 | Single: € 2070 St. Petersburg – Moscow Highlights: A guided tour of Peter and Paul Fortress, the Hermitage and Peterhof Palace / Enjoy a Moscow city walking tour with highlights such as the Kremlin, including the Territory, the Armory Chamber and Cathedral / Express train between cities in economy class / Spend 3 Nights in St. Petersburg at the 5* Grand Hotel Europe and 2 Nights in Moscow at the 5* Metropol Hotel with breakfast / All transfers / Guided city tours of Moscow and St. Petersburg. Departures: Tuesdays from 5 May to 13 October 2015. Explore one of the world’s finest art museums. ■ Pavlovsk | € 124 Explore the majestic palace and parkland of Emperor Paul I, located on the outskirts of St. Petersburg. ■ Sensational St. Petersburg | € 157 Visits to St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Peter and Paul Fortress, Hermitage Museum, Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood and many other sights and attractions. Airport/Hotel Transfers v.v. Airport LED Shuttle Private/min 2 pax — € 24 € 83 ■ Golden Ring Tour 3 Days Twin: € 875 | Single: € 1163 Moscow – Vladimir – Suzdal – Kostroma – Yaroslavl – Rostov-the-Great – Zagorsk – Moscow Highlights: City tour of Vladimir, including the Golden Gates and Uspensky Cathedral / City tour of Suzdal including the Kremlin, Spaso Evfimievsky monastery and the open-air Museum of Wooden Architecture / View a folklore dance performance and participate in traditional Russian games / City tour of Kostroma including Ipatievsky Monastery / Lunch at restaurant Slavyansky followed by vodka tasting at Snow Maiden House / Museum of Flax and Bark / City tour of Yaroslavl including visit to Transfiguration Monastery / “House of Berendey”, a traditionally decorated Russian “Izba” (wooden house), with pancakes and tea / St. Trinity Sergius Monastery in Zagorsk / Lunch at restaurant Russkiy Dvorik / 1 Night each in Suzdal and Yaroslavl in 4* Hotels with breakfast / 2 Dinners and 2 lunches / All transfers and guided sightseeing tours. Departures: Sundays from 10 May to 25 October 2015. Russia Rates are per person in EURO, based on lowest season and valid from 1 April to 31 October 2015. Higher rates will apply during peak periods. Hotel rates include breakfast. City taxes apply and payable directly at hotels. Extension Package 23 TV-UK-Europe-2015.indd 23 2015/03/05 2:04 PM Exodus E xodus, the original, small group, activity and adventure holiday company, specialising in walking, cycling, cultural, winter activities, photographic, family and wildlife holidays. ■ Camino de Santiago Trek (Moderate) TSO ■ Cycle the Baltics (Leisurely / Moderate) MVB 9 Days | From: £879 Samos – Sarria – Portomarin – Ventas de Naron Palais de Rei – Melide – Arzak – Pedruozo – Monte do Gozo – Santiago de Compostela Highlights: Starting in Samos and ending in Santiago de Compostela, walk along one of the world’s oldest pilgrimage routes / Explore gothic cathedrals, medieval monasteries and unspoiled rural scenery / Follow in the footsteps of millions of pilgrims and collect stamps for your pilgrim’s passport along the way / 6 Days of walking with vehicle support / 8 Nights in hotels and Pensions with breakfast included. Departures: Selected Saturdays from 2 May to 3 October 2015.. 11 Days | From: £999 Tallinn – Lahemaa National Park – Peipsi Lake Tartu – Cesis – Riga – Jurmala – Liepaja – Klaipeda – Palanga – Nida – Curonian Lagoon Lithuanian lakes – Trakai – Vilnius Highlights: Crossing Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, this ride will take you on a journey of discovery through historical cities, untouched wilderness and breathtaking coast line, with a visit to Trakai Castle / Start in Tallinn and end in Vilnius / 10 Nights in tourist class hotels with daily breakfast / 8 Days cycling with some vehicle support / Excludes local bike hire from £90 or take your own. Departures: Selected Saturdays from 23 May to 19 September 2015. ■ A week in Tuscany ■ Provence Cycling Weekend (Leisurely) ADT Exodus 8 Days | From: £849 Pisa – Braccicorti – Castiglione – Barga – Lucca Garfagnana Valley – Castelnuovo – Riomaggiore – Cinque Terre – Pisa Highlights: Away from the well-worn tourist trail, parts of Tuscany are still quite remote / Enjoy gentle walking through Tuscany’s enchanted countryside, visiting amazing little villages / Explore the historic town of Lucca and the rugged coastline of the Cinque Terre / Stay in a family-run Tuscan farmhouse with swimming pool for 7 nights, with daily breakfast, 3 picnic lunches and 5 dinners included. Departures: 16 May, 11 July & 15 August 2015. (Moderate) LSL 5 Days | From: £499 Cavaillon – Merindol – Lauris – Cadenet – Lourmarin – Bonnieux – Apt – Sault – Oppedele-Vieux – Gordes – L’isle-sur-la-Sorgue – Cavaillon Highlights: This independent cycle tour takes you along quiet roads with breathtaking scenery and discover many delightful Provencal hilltop villages / Attempt Mont Ventoux – a legend of the Tour de France / Enjoy the beautiful colours of the lavender landscape during the summer months / 4 Days of cycling / Luggage transfers between hotels / 4 Nights in basic, family run hotels with breakfast / Excludes local bike hire from £70 or take your own. Departures: Thursdays & Saturdays from 2 April to 24 October 2015. TRIP GRADING: Leisurely – For people who are in good health, enjoy the outdoors and want a relaxing trip packed with interest. Moderate – Requires a spirit of adventure and some fitness. Challenging – Fitness is imperative, as the environment may be more remote and challenging. Tough – Recommend previous experience of the activity involved. ■ Cycling the Danube (Leisurely / Moderate) LSH 8 Days | From: £549 Vienna – Donauinsel – Petronell-Carnuntum – Bratislava – Halaszi – Mosanmagyarovar – Dunaszeg – Gyor – Tata – Babolna – Komarom Esztergom – Visegrad – Szentendre – Budapest Highlights: This independent trip takes you to 3 countries, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary / Experience the rich culture of Vienna and Budapest, two of Europe’s most beautiful cities / 3 Countries in one day of cycling! / Quiet cycling route along broad lush flood plains of the Danube / Explore the riverside woodland and shady hills around the famous ‘Danube Bend’ / 7 Nights in simple Inns and 3* or 4* hotels, with breakfast / 6 Days of cycling / Luggage is transferred between hotels / Excludes local bike hire from £65 or take your own. Departures: Selected days from 18 April to 3 October 2015. Prices are quoted in GBP, based on low season and higher prices apply for peak periods. Please ask us for comprehensive itineraries for above tours. Optional excursions may be available on selected tours. Please ask us for details and prices. 24 TV-UK-Europe-2015.indd 24 2015/03/05 2:04 PM Please ask us for a brochure. ■ Discover Andalucia (Leisurely) ADH 8 Days | From: £829 Cortijo Rosario – Granada – Antequera – Cordoba – Seville – Cortijo Rosario Highlights: Explore the fascinating Moorish history of the White Villages / Experience the culture of Seville and Granada / Visit the famous Alhambra / Enjoy the tranquil countryside / Gentle walking and city orientation tours on foot / Travel by private minibus / 5 Nights in Cortijo Rosario, in a farmhouse and 2 nights in a 3* hotel in Granada with breakfast / 5 Dinners included. Departures: Selected Saturdays from 2 May to 19 December 2015. ■ Lapland Adventure & The Icehotel (Moderate) CSI 7 Days | From: £2119 Stockholm – Kiruna – Lappeasuando – Kiruna – Stockholm Highlights: Learn to drive the dogsleds, build an igloo and break trails through fresh powder on snowshoes / Experience the world famous Icehotel / See the spectacular Northern Lights / 5 Days of mixed activities / 4 Nights in a lodge / 1 Night in a wilderness camp / 1 Night in the Icehotel / 6 Breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners included / Full Arctic clothing supplied / 2 Days dogsledding / Full-day snowshoeing / Full-day igloo building / Instructors and guides as necessary. Departures: 27 December 2015. ■ Iceland Northern Lights (Leisurely / Moderate) CZT 5 Days | From: £999 Ex Reykjavik Highlights: See glaciers, lava tubes and waterfalls / Experience unrivalled natural phenomena / Evening excursions to search for the Northern Lights / Try a glacier walk / Visit the Thingvellir National Park / 1 Night in Reykjavik at Hotel Klettur / 3 Nights at Hotel Laki in Kirkjubæjarklaustri with breakfast / 4 Lunches / 2 Dinners / Tour leader and local guides throughout / Travel by minibus. Departures: Selected Wednesdays from 7 October 2015 to 23 March 2016. ■ Walking the French Riviera (Leisurely / Moderate) TEK 8 Days | From: £799 Nice – Menton – Cap Martin Peninsula – Sospel Mercantour National Park – La Turbei – Eze – Castellar – Saint Jean Cap Ferrat – Menton – Nice Highlights: Enjoy picturesque coastal paths / Stay in the heart of the Cote d’Azur / Visit the Principality of Monaco / 5 Days centre based walking / Transportation by bus and train / Stay 7 Nights in a comfortable 3* Hotel in Menton with breakfast and 4 dinners included. Departures: Selected Saturdays from 2 May to 17 October 2015. ■ Walking the Amalfi Coast (Moderate) TDA 8 Days | From: £829 Bomerano – Amalfi – Naples – Pompeii – Bomerano Highlights: Fantastic walks including the ‘Walk of the Gods’, one of the world’s finest day walks / Visit the stunning coastal towns of Amalfi, Ravello and Positano / Explore Pompeii, the world’s most visited archaeological site / Sample the sumptuous Italian cuisine / 4 Days centre based walking / Transportation in private or public buses and boat / 7 Nights in a familyrun hotel with a small outdoor swimming pool / Breakfast, 4 packed lunches and 6 dinners included. Departures: Saturdays from 4 April to 26 December 2015. ■ Highlights of Central Europe (Leisurely) AVU Exodus 14 Days | From: £1179 Prague – Cesky Krumlov – Mikulov – Skalica – Bratislava – Vienna – Budapest – Smokovec – Krakow Highlights: Experience the rich and varied history of Central Europe with visits to some of the most historic capitals: Prague, Bratislava, Budapest, Vienna and Krakow / Enjoy scenic delights such as Moravia plus the Slovak and Polish Tatra Mountains / Travel by private air-conditioned bus / Cable car ride / Some easy walking / 13 Nights in hotels and pensions with breakfast. Departures: Selected Sundays from 31 May to 13 September 2015. 25 TV-UK-Europe-2015.indd 25 2015/03/05 2:04 PM Europe Best Buy Hotels Great value accommodation Hotel ★ Twin Single ★ Twin Single Hotel ■ AUSTRIA ■ Tenerife ■ Graz Noelia Playa 3★ € 31 € 53 ■ Copenhagen ★ Twin Single ■ DENMARK Hotel Daniel 3★ € 59 € 115 Barcelo Comfort Varadero 3★ € 35 € 50 Hotel Astoria 3★ € 63 € 118 Mercure City 4★ € 42 € 81 Aguamarina Golf 4★ € 32 € 55 Scandic Copenhagen 4★ € 80 € 140 Amedia Graz 4★ € 50 € 84 ■ CZECH REPUBLIC Marriott Hotel 5★ € 133 € 264 Das Weitzer 4★ € 72 € 129 ■ ESTONIA ■ Cesky Krumlov Bellevue ■ Innsbruck 4★ € 31 € 45 ■ Tallinn Hotel Weisses Kreuz 3★ € 66 € 128 ■ Karlovy Vary Gotthard Residence 3★ € 29 € 54 Alpin Park 4★ € 55 Dvorak 4★ € 83 € 165 Baltic Hotel Imperial 4★ € 42 € 70 Grand Hotel Europa 5★ € 82 € 135 Grandhotel Pupp 4★ € 124 € 207 Radisson Blu Sky 5★ € 65 € 128 € 86 ■ Linz ■ FINLAND ■ Prague Courtyard by Marriott 4★ € 71 € 136 Hotel Marketa 3★ € 31 € 49 ■ Helsinki Spitz Hotel 4★ € 80 € 129 Kavalir Hotel 3★ € 33 € 51 Sokos Helsinki 4★ € 50 € 85 ■ BELGIUM Hotel Ehrlich 4★ € 25 € 49 Radisson Blu Seaside 4★ € 53 € 94 ■ Antwerp Carlton Hotel 4★ € 42 € 66 Sokos Vaakuna 4★ € 60 € 98 € 98 ■ FRANCE Novotel 3★ € 39 € 73 Ambassador Hotel 5★ € 56 Ibis Centrum 4★ € 40 € 75 Hilton Old Town 5★ € 85 € 168 Ramada Plaza 4★ € 47 € 93 ■ CROATIA Hotel Escale Oceania 3★ € 67 € 123 Crowne Plaza 4★ € 56 € 110 ■ Dubrovnik Residence Les Floridianes 4★ € 65 € 129 Hilton Old Town 4★ € 79 € 144 Villa Vesna 3★ € 37 € 73 ■ Angers Hotel Lapad 4★ € 45 € 58 Best Western D’Anjou Hotel Dubrovnik Palace 5★ € 95 € 163 ■ Brugge Leonardo 3★ € 36 Jacobs 3★ € 60 € 110 € 70 ■ Plitvice National Park Rosenburg 4★ € 67 € 126 Hotel Jezero Aragon 4★ € 80 € 146 ■ Split ■ Brussels 3★ € 53 € 76 ■ Aix-En-Provence 4★ € 61 € 118 ■ Avignon Grand Hotel 4★ € 58 € 115 De L’Horloge 4★ € 64 € 113 ■ Bordeaux Villa Marjela 3★ € 22 € 35 Hotel Alton 3★ € 45 € 97 Quality Suites 4★ € 56 € 101 € 89 Best Western City Centre 3★ € 37 € 71 Hotel Globo 4★ € 55 Holiday Inn Schuman 3★ € 46 € 91 Atrium Hotel 5★ € 69 € 102 Four Points 3★ € 89 € 175 ■ Zagreb Best Western Riviera 4★ € 47 Hilton 4★ € 60 Hotel Laguna 3★ € 50 € 78 Eden 4★ € 62 € 122 Courtyard by Marriott 4★ € 64 € 120 Palace Hotel 4★ € 58 € 98 ■ Dijon Stanhope 5★ € 47 Esplanade Zagreb Hotel 5★ € 57 € 111 € 91 € 92 ■ CYPRUS ■ Ghent Europe Best Buy Hotels Hotel Holiday Inn 4★ € 37 NH Belfort 4★ € 71 € 141 € 70 Mercure Hotel € 79 4★ € 72 € 140 ■ Grenoble ■ Ayia Napa Alpexpo 3★ € 49 Angleterre 3★ € 66 € 121 € 97 3★ € 30 € 58 Amorgos Boutique Hotel 3★ € 34 € 57 Holiday Inn Express 3★ € 51 € 101 ■ BULGARIA Sandy Beach 4★ € 43 € 68 Crowne Plaza 4★ € 95 € 186 ■ Sofia ■ Limassol ■ Ostende Hotel Bero Napa Prince Hotel ■ Cannes ■ Lille ■ Larnaca 4★ € 76 € 151 ■ Lourdes Hill Hotel 4★ € 28 € 48 Mediterranean Beach 4★ € 62 € 93 Astoria Vatican 3★ € 28 € 47 Best Western Europe 4★ € 33 € 57 Grand Resort 5★ € 59 € 98 Mercure Imperial 4★ € 45 € 80 Central Forum 4★ € 34 € 52 ■ Nicosia ■ Lyon ■ CANARY ISLANDS-SPAIN Castelli Hotel 3★ € 32 € 57 Charlemagne ■ Fuerteventura Holiday Inn 4★ € 56 € 110 ■ Marseilles Fuerteventura Playa 4★ € 46 € 55 ■ Lanzarote Lancelot 3★ € 31 € 55 Hesperia Playa Dorada 4★ € 36 € 60 Rates are per person, based on lowest season and valid from 1 April to 31 October 2015. Hotel rates include breakfast. City taxes may apply, to be paid directly at hotels. Escale Oceania 4★ € 69 € 124 3★ € 67 € 126 ■ Metz Metz Technopole 4★ € 58 € 113 26 TV-UK-Europe-2015.indd 26 2015/03/05 2:04 PM Europe Best Buy Hotels Hotel ★ Twin Single ■ Montpellier Park & Suites Elegance ★ Twin Single ■ Leipzig 3★ € 28 € 48 ■ Nancy Mercure Centre Stanislas Hotel Many more city hotels available on request. 4★ € 53 € 103 ■ Nantes Hotel ■ Perugia Best Western City Centre 3★ € 36 € 60 Hotel Perugia Ilgo 3★ € 34 € 52 Westin Bellevue 4★ € 50 € 87 Sangallo Palace 4★ € 61 € 90 La Pace Hotel 3★ € 32 € 51 4★ € 53 € 95 4★ € 37 € 53 Sangallo Park 3★ € 38 € 63 Garden Hotel 4★ € 45 € 80 Grand Continental 5★ € 149 € 257 ■ Munich ■ Pisa Westend 3★ € 36 € 71 Kyriad Hotel 3★ € 56 € 111 Best Western Atrium 4★ € 62 € 102 Hotel Calamidoro Oceania De France 4★ € 82 € 141 Hilton Munich Park 5★ € 66 € 128 ■ Rimini Hotel Ariminum ■ Nuremberg ■ Nice Nice Riviera 4★ € 64 € 127 Mercure Congress 4★ € 46 Excelsior Chateaux 4★ € 72 € 123 Le Meridien Grand 5★ € 76 € 114 Nimotel 3★ € 35 € 70 ■ Reims Mercure Cathedrale 4★ € 68 € 120 Holiday Inn 4★ € 57 Royal Hotel 4★ € 66 € 101 Anne De Bretagne 3★ € 66 € 111 ■ HUNGARY Oceania 4★ € 55 € 108 ■ Budapest ■ Rouen 4★ € 47 € 92 ■ Strasbourg Villa D’Est 4★ € 43 € 84 Regent Contades 4★ € 79 € 143 ■ Toulouse Grand Hotel De L’Opera 4★ € 68 € 134 € 90 ■ GIBRALTAR O’Callaghan Eliott ■ Rennes Novotel Sud € 81 ■ Stuttgart ■ Nimes 4★ € 107 € 178 ■ Siena ■ Sorrento Villa Maria 3★ € 37 € 73 Grand Hermitage 4★ € 43 € 72 Parco Dei Principi 5★ € 99 € 177 ■ Stresa Atlantic Hotel 3★ € 22 € 34 Hotel Meeting 3★ € 53 € 88 Mercure Buda 4★ € 32 € 63 Speranza Au Lac 4★ € 58 € 79 Hotel Corinthia 5★ € 102 € 196 Hotel Roma 3★ € 55 € 82 Hotel Continentale 4★ € 69 € 116 ■ IBIZA-SPAIN ■ Ibiza Town ■ Trieste Argos Hotel 4★ € 57 € 112 ■ Turin Royal Plaza 4★ € 55 Hotel Diplomatic € 84 4★ € 53 € 78 Ibis Hotel 3★ € 31 € 58 € 64 ■ GERMANY ■ ITALY ■ Verona ■ Baden-Baden ■ Assisi Der Kleine Prinz 4★ € 131 € 196 ■ Bonn Hilton 4★ € 68 € 118 ■ Bremen Dorint Park Hotel 5★ € 90 € 131 Dei Priori 3★ € 72 € 100 San Marco Hotel 4★ € 42 Valle Di Assisi 4★ € 52 € 92 Byblos Art Villa Amista 5★ € 108 € 163 Hotel Astoria 3★ € 42 € 67 Aemilia Hotel 4★ € 55 € 95 ■ Bologna ■ Capri ■ Cologne 3★ € 70 € 110 Casa Caprile 3★ € 48 € 75 Leonardo 4★ € 103 € 194 Regina Cristina 4★ € 45 € 66 Best Western Continental 3★ € 58 € 75 Grand di Como 4★ € 80 € 105 ■ Como Westin Bellevue 4★ € 59 € 98 ■ Dusseldorf Batavia 3★ € 33 InterContinental 5★ € 102 € 194 € 58 ■ Hamburg Vorbach 3★ € 86 € 128 ■ Hannover Mercure Oldenburger 4★ € 34 € 67 ■ Genova Star President 4★ € 56 € 101 Grand Savoia 5★ € 59 € 116 ■ Naples San Giorgio 3★ € 24 € 46 Ramada 4★ € 48 € 87 ■ Padova ■ Heidelberg Holiday Inn Express 3★ € 62 € 124 Ibis Hotel 3★ € 32 € 61 Leonardo City Centre 4★ € 97 € 177 Hotel Plaza 4★ € 35 € 63 Rates are per person, based on lowest season and valid from 1 April to 31 October 2015. Hotel rates include breakfast. City taxes may apply, to be paid directly at hotels. Europe Best Buy Hotels Conti Hotel ■ Dresden ★ Twin Single 27 TV-UK-Europe-2015.indd 27 2015/03/05 2:04 PM Europe Best Buy Hotels Hotel ★ Twin Single Hotel ★ Twin Single ■ SWEDEN ■ Gothenburg Scandic Backadal 4★ $55 $91 ★ Twin Single Clarion collection 4★ $78 $130 Comfort Hotel 3★ $76 $128 4★ $60 $101 ■ Malmo ■ LATVIA ■ Krakow ■ Riga Ester Hotel 4★ € 42 € 69 4★ € 49 € 95 Scandic Kramer 4★ € 45 € 88 Best Western Columbus 3★ $118 $223 Quality Globe 4★ $64 $113 Hilton Slussen 5★ $80 $146 Alexander 3★ $89 $118 Radisson Blu 4★ $121 $225 5★ $121 $218 Primo Hotel 3★ € 17 € 25 Novotel Centrum Hanza Hotel 3★ € 21 € 39 ■ Warsaw ■ LITHUANIA Holiday Inn Jozefow ■ Vilnius ■ Wroclaw Hotel Karolina 3★ € 22 € 38 Best Western Vilnius 4★ € 23 € 45 ■ LUXEMBOURG Mercure Centrum 3★ € 41 € 81 Scandic Hotel 4★ € 29 € 57 ■ PORTUGAL € 80 ■ Stockholm ■ SWITZERLAND ■ Basel Ibis Sud Hotel 3★ € 40 Grand Mercure Alfa 4★ € 53 € 104 Comfort Inn 3★ € 17 € 33 Le Royal Hotel 5★ € 140 € 251 Hotel Do Parque 4★ € 38 € 68 Swissotel € 79 Metropole 3★ $102 $150 4★ $98 $185 $152 ■ Braga ■ Berne ■ MALTA ■ Cascais ■ Bugibba Pestana Cascais 4★ € 45 5★ € 115 € 205 Hotel Allegro Sana 3★ € 39 Ramada Envore 3★ $77 Inglaterra 4★ € 58 € 105 Century Hotel 4★ $114 $190 Swissotel Metropole 5★ $206 $373 4★ € 35 € 61 ■ Grindelwald ■ Interlaken Primera Hotel 3★ € 11 € 15 Quinta Da Marinha Hotel Topaz 4★ € 25 € 37 ■ Estoril ■ St Pauls Bay Oriana Hotel 4★ € 24 € 47 Osborne Hotel € 71 ■ Fatima ■ Valletta 3★ € 45 € 66 Santa Maria ■ MONACO ■ Lisbon ■ Monte Carlo Amazonia Hotel 3★ € 28 € 54 € 88 4★ $120 $160 ■ Lausanne 4★ € 48 € 88 Fairmont Hotel 4★ € 192 € 382 VIP Grand Hotel 5★ € 45 ■ NETHERLANDS ■ Porto ■ Eindhoven HF Tuela Porto 3★ € 34 € 62 3★ € 66 € 119 Best Western Inca 4★ € 28 € 51 HF Ipanema Park 5★ € 36 € 72 Bastion 4★ € 44 € 86 ■ ROMANIA Novotel 4★ € 49 € 91 ■ Bucharest € 52 3★ € 26 € 44 Crowne Plaza 4★ € 45 € 82 5★ € 57 € 119 3★ € 32 The Manhattan 5★ € 70 € 138 Athenee Palace Hilton Hilton Hotel 5★ € 73 € 131 ■ SERBIA ■ The Hague ■ Belgrade Park Hotel 4★ € 80 € 125 Vila Bulevar Crowne Plaza 5★ € 79 € 143 ■ SICILY ■ Utrecht 3★ € 36 NH Utrecht 4★ € 61 € 120 € 71 € 36 3★ € 35 Excelsior Palace 4★ € 61 € 104 ■ SLOVAKIA ■ Oslo ■ Bratislava Anker Hotel 3★ $51 $80 Comfort Grims Grenka 4★ $ 74 $135 ■ SLOVENIA First Grims Grenka 5★ $102 $179 ■ Ljubljana ■ Tromso 4★ $74 $134 Holiday Inn 4★ € 35 € 69 € 63 Park Hotel 3★ € 35 € 61 Hotel Lev 4★ € 49 € 79 ■ POLAND ■ SPAIN ■ Gdansk ■ Malaga Lindner Grand Beau Rivage 5★ $136 $176 Novotel Bussigny 3★ $90 Movenpick 4★ $110 $220 Beau Rivage Palace 5★ $237 $472 $175 Ambassador 3★ $90 Radisson Blu Novotel Marina 3★ € 38 € 64 Holiday Inn Express 3★ € 29 Mercure Stare Miasto 4★ € 40 € 78 Parador Golf 4★ € 56 € 110 € 56 $123 4★ $180 $303 ■ Montreux Helvetie 3★ $74 $115 Villa Toscane 4★ $79 $136 Royal Plaza 5★ $139 $236 ■ St Moritz Hauser Q Hotel Mediterraneo ■ NORWAY Quality Saga 4★ € 22 ■ Palermo Bastion Hotel $131 ■ Lucerne Trianon Hotel Gand Central 4★ $104 $122 3★ $77 Marriott Hotel ■ Rotterdam Spinne Hotel Metropole 3★ € 93 € 155 ■ Maastricht ■ Geneva Alpenblick Ambassador Sandton City Centre Europe Best Buy Hotels Hotel Many more city hotels available on request. 3★ $168 $163 ■ Zurich Plattenhof 3★ $154 $277 Schweizerhof 4★ $321 $521 Renaissance Tower 5★ $164 $290 ■ UKRAINE ■ Kiev Rus Hotel 3★ € 30 Hotel Opera 5★ € 88 € 121 € 59 Premier Palace 5★ € 109 € 192 Rates are per person, based on lowest season and valid from 1 April to 31 October 2015. Hotel rates include breakfast. City taxes may apply, to be paid directly at hotels. 28 TV-UK-Europe-2015.indd 28 2015/03/05 2:04 PM Holland America Line Leave your cares behind E xperience Europe as only Holland America Line can deliver. Travel with fewer guests aboard elegant, mid-sized ships and discover picturesque destinations. Relax in spacious comfort, surrounded by fresh flowers and museum-quality art. Sample an amazing array of enriching onboard activities and artfully constructed shore excursions. Savor it all while indulging in exquisite cuisine and the unparalleled personal attention of the gracious crew. Please contact Travel Vision for latest prices and specials available. All itineraries and sailing dates are subject to change without prior notice. More itineraries available. ■ Spacious, elegant mid-sized ships • Designed to carry fewer passengers and provide guests an extra measure of space. • Rich woods, beautiful floral arrangements and handsome furnishings. • Beautifully appointed lounges, reception areas and halls feature museum-quality paintings, sculptures and antiques highlighted by a selfguided iPod® walking tour. • Spacious staterooms have the signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed and most are ocean-facing, with teak lined verandahs. • Dine “As You Wish®” at restaurants to suit every mood. • Extensive wine cellar featuring highly rated wines. • Complimentary 24-hour in-room dining. • Explorations Café. • Greenhouse Spa & Salon. • Fitness Centre and swimming pools. • Duty-free shopping in signature shops. • Internet Centre and wireless ‘hotspots’ for laptop connectivity. • Spectacular Shows, Live Music, Diverse Lounges, Movies and Casino Gaming. • Dancing with the Stars: At Sea on every Holland America Line cruise. • Mariner Society® Rewards Programme. • Club HAL® dedicated youth facilities, ages 8–12 and activities for kids 3–7. • The Loft and the Oasis, exclusively for teens. ■ 7 Night Viking Sagas (ms Rotterdam) Sailing 30 May; 27 Jun; 25 Jul; 22 Aug & 5 Sep 2015. Arrive Depart Saturday Day Rotterdam, Netherlands Port — 16h00 Sunday At sea — — Monday Flam, Norway 08h00 16h00 Tuesday Ulvik, Norway 10h00 18h00 Wednesday Stavanger, Norway 09h00 17h00 Thursday Christiansand, Norway 08h00 17h00 Friday At sea — —- Saturday Rotterdam, Netherlands 07h00 —- ■ 12 Night Mediterranean Romance (ms Niew Amsterdam) Sailing 16 May; 21 Jun; 27 Jul; 1 Sep & 7 Oct 2015. Day Port Depart 21h00 0 Venice, Italy — 1 At sea — — 2 Dubrovnik, Croatia 08h00 23h55 3 Kotor, Montenegro 08h00 17h00 4 Corfu, Greece 11h00 20h00 5 At sea — — 6 Naples, Italy 08h00 16h00 7 Rome, Italy 07h00 20h00 8 Livorno, Italy 08h00 20h00 9 Monte Carlo, Monaco 08h00 23h00 10 St. Tropez, France 08h00 17h00 11 Barcelona, Spain 02h00 — 12 Barcelona, Spain 06h00 — Holland America Line Arrive 29 TV-UK-Europe-2015.indd 29 2015/03/05 2:05 PM Please contact Travel Vision for latest prices and specials available. All itineraries subject to change without prior notice. More itineraries available. Costa Cruises European Cruises N ow more than ever, people are discovering the all-inclusive pleasures of a cruise vacation. Costa offers a cruise to suit every taste and every budget. For variety, value and satisfaction, you haven’t lived until you’ve cruised! Our state-of-the-art cruise ships are filled with everything you need for an all-inclusive vacation. Your cruise fare includes your room accommodations, all standard meals, entertainment, onboard activities and much more. European cruising holds the secret to the ideal holiday for everyone. Days of relaxation, discovering new places, sunshine, fine cuisine, crystal waters, sightseeing, gala dinners, midnight buffets, dancing shows, casino, gymnasium and spa treatments! ■ 7 Night Jewels of the Baltic (Costa Luminosa) Sailing Saturdays from 16 May to 22 Aug 2015. Day Port Saturday Stockholm, Sweden Sunday Arrive Depart — 20h00 Helsinki, Finland 08h00 18h00 Monday St. Petersburg, Russia 08h00 — Tuesday St Petersburg, Russia — 18h00 Wednesday Tallin, Estonia 09h00 17h00 Thursday Stockholm, Sweden 09h00 — Friday At sea — — Saturday Copenhagen, Denmark 08h30 — ■ 7 Night Land of the Vikings (Costa Favolosa) ■ 7 Night Sunshine Cities (Costa Fascinosa) Sailing Saturdays from 6 Jun to 15 Aug 2015. Sailing Sundays from 3 May to 22 Nov 2015. Arrive Depart Day Saturday Copenhagen, Denmark — 17h30 Sunday Savona, Italy Sunday At sea — — Monday Rome, Italy Monday Hellesylt, Norway 08h00 09h00 Tuesday Palermo, Italy 13h00 18h00 Valetta, Malta 13h00 18h00 Day Port Port Geiranger, Norway 11h00 18h00 Wednesday Tuesday Bergen, Norway 08h00 18h00 Thursday At sea Wednesday Kristiansand, Norway 13h00 19h00 Friday Palma, Spain Arrive Depart — 16h30 09h00 19h00 — — 13h00 19h00 Thursday Oslo, Norway 07h00 12h00 Saturday Barcelona, Spain 08h00 13h00 Friday Warneműnde, Germany 12h00 18h00 Sunday Savona, Italy 09h00 — Saturday Copenhagen, Denmark 08h30 — ■ 10 Night Venice & Treasures of Italy (Costa neoClassica) Sailing selected days from 3 May to 7 Nov 2015. Costa Cruises Day Port Arrive Depart 20h00 1 Venice, Italy — 2 At sea — — 3 Igoumenitsa, Greece 08h00 19h00 4 Corigliano Calabro, Italy 08h00 18h00 5 Siracusa, Italy 09h00 23h00 6 La Valetta, Malta 08h00 18h00 7 At sea 8 — — Kotor, Montenegro 08h00 17h00 9 Split, Croatia 08h00 18h00 10 Ancona, Italy 08h00 20h00 11 Venice, Italy 08h00 — 30 TV-UK-Europe-2015.indd 30 2015/03/05 2:05 PM Royal Caribbean International Cruises The perfect holiday Please contact Travel Vision for latest prices and specials available. All itineraries subject to change without prior notice. More itineraries available. W ith an enchanting mixture of sun-kissed islands, rustic architecture, cosmopolitan cities and unique cultures, the treasures of Europe are just waiting to be discovered. Or let the magnificent Norwegian fjords take your breath away. Step into St. Petersburg with its amazing architecture, colourful history and amazing art collections on an exciting Northern European cruise adventure. All this is included on board. When you’re onboard one of Royal Caribbean’s cruise ships, almost everything is taken care of, your accommodations, gourmet meals in dining rooms and cafés and snacks throughout the day, as well as 24-hour room service. All activities including the fitness center, entertainment and the award-winning Adventure Ocean® Teen Programme, are all paid for. So, if you’re looking for incredible value, look no further – this is the vacation for you! ■ Brilliance of the Seas® T ■ Allure of the Seas® tep onboard Allure of the Seas, and you won’t believe your eyes. The ship accommodates more than 5000 guests and boasts 18 decks of fun, with seven uniquely designed neighbourhoods. Wander through Central Park, ride the boardwalk carousel and be dazzled by the Aqua Theatre, shoot across the Zip line or simply relax by the pool. Evening entertainment includes the Tony Award winning Broadway musical “Chicago”. There are 28 loft suites on board, with floor-to-ceiling windows, promising guests unparalleled views. Depart — 19h00 Palma de Mallorca, Spain 08h00 16h00 Tuesday Marseilles, France 09h00 18h00 Wednesday La Spezia, Italy 08h00 20h00 Thursday Rome, Italy 07h00 20h00 Friday Naples/Capri, Italy 07h00 20h00 Depart Saturday At sea — — 17h00 Sunday Barcelona, Spain 05h00 — Sailing 18, 30 May; 11, 23 Jun; 5, 17 Jul & 10, 22 Aug 2015. Port 1 Harwich, England 2 At Sea 3 Copenhagen, Denmark 4 At sea 5 Arrive — Sailing Sundays from 24 May to 18 Oct 2015. Arrive ■ 12 Night Scandinavia & Russia (Brilliance of the Seas) Day ■ 7 Night Western Mediterranean (Allure of the Seas) Day Port Sunday Barcelona, Spain Monday — — 07h00 16h00 — — Tallin, Estonia 09h00 17h00 6 St Petersburg, Russia 07h00 — Saturday 7 St Petersburg, Russia — 18h00 Sunday 8 Helsinki, Finland 08h00 17h00 Monday ■ 7 Night Norwegian Fjords (Serenade of the Seas) Sailing 9 May; 8, 22 Aug 2015. Day Port Arrive Depart Copenhagen, Denmark — 17h00 At sea — — Stavanger, Norway 08h00 18h00 9 Stockholm, Sweden 08h00 17h00 Tuesday Bergen, Norway 08h00 18h00 10 Visby, Sweden 07h00 16h00 Wednesday Alesund, Norway 08h00 20h00 11 At Sea — — Thursday Geiranger, Norway 07h00 17h00 12 At Sea — — Friday At sea — — 13 Harwich, England 04h00 — Saturday Copenhagen, Denmark 07h00 — Royal Caribbean International Cruises S his ship is just another example of Royal Caribbean International’s commitment to making your at sea vacation experience one you will never forget. More outside cabins, glass elevators facing the sea, nine-story glass-constructed Centrum, state-of-the-art technology and of course, our Gold Anchor ServiceSM that is second to none, are just a few of the ways this cruise ship will make your journey special and unique. 31 TV-UK-Europe-2015.indd 31 2015/03/05 2:05 PM UK and Europe Terms & Conditions 2015/2016 ■ Deposits: A non-refundable deposit of 20% of the cost of arrangements is required within 72 hours of the booking confirmation. (30% for cruises). Subject to any additional charges levied by the service providers, any refund will attract a minimum charge of 10%ofthecostorthefirstnight’saccommodationin each city, whichever is the greater. ■ Final Payment: ■ Important: All reservations must be prepaid. Final payment is due six weeks prior to departure. This may vary in the case of cruises and certain other arrangements. In making payment you confirm that you have read and accepted these Terms and Conditions. Failure to remit final payment on due date will result in cancellation of reservations, forfeiture of deposit and may attract cancellation costs. ■ Late Booking Fees: Reservations made within 7 days of departure will be subject to a fee of R250 plus VAT. Once confirmed, these bookings will be subject to cancellation charges. Some bookings require full payment at the time of booking. ■ Amendments: An amendment fee of R250 plus VAT will be charged for each amendment made to confirmed reservations, in addition to any cancellation charges which may be applicable. ■ Cancellations: In the event of cancellation, which must be received in writing, charges will be determined at the time of cancellation. The following indicates the maximum charges that can be imposed: • Morethan6weekspriortodeparture:Depositforfeited. • Lessthan6weeksbutmorethan28dayspriorto departure:60%ofthecosts. • Within28to14daysofdeparture:80%ofthecosts. • Within14daysofdeparture:100%ofcosts. ■ Important: A100%cancellationchargewillbemadeonapartment reservations,cancelledlessthan6weekspriortocheckin andoncoachtours,cancelledlessthan10weeks. ■ Important – Trade Fairs: Special terms and conditions apply at hotels and apartments during Trade Fairs (details on application). However, in general terms, the following will apply: • Paymentinfullmayberequiredpriortoreservation, where after no refund or amendment can be made. • Ratesmaybehigherthanthoseavailablefromthe hotel direct. ■ Refunds: Whilstallvouchersareissuedontheunderstandingthat all services are non-refundable, refund applications may be considered only under the following conditions: • Cancellationoramendmentofanyhotel accommodation after departure can only be made directly with Travel Vision’s Suppliers. • Proofofcancellationcanbesubstantiated:i.e.date, time, name and cancellation number. • Claimsarereceivedinwritingnolaterthan30days following completion of services reserved and original vouchers are returned to Travel Vision. Notwithstanding the above, no refunds on unused car rentals, attraction entrances, apartment reservations or package components will be considered. ■ Possible Changes: Mustbecheckeduponreceiptandallinaccuracies reported to your travel agent. Travel Vision will not be liable for any inaccuracies after departure from South Africa. The duration of the travel arrangements may have to be extended or curtailed owing to unforeseeable circumstances such as force majeure, adverse weather conditions and changes in transportation schedules etc. Any resultant expense shall be borne by the passenger and any saving refunded. Travel Vision and its service providers reserve the right to cancel any reservations prior to departure; in which event the entire payment will be refunded without any further obligation. Travel Vision reserves the right to change requested hotels, apartments, cabins etc. to that of an equal or higher grade, even after departure from South Africa. Travel Vision is not responsible for any changes which occur subsequent to the publication of this brochure ■ Insurance: ■ Flight Reconfirmation: Various service providers may impose special terms and conditions regarding deposits, payments, cancellation fees and/or refunds from time to time. All reservations would be subject to these additional conditions. ■ Vouchers and Itineraries: Westronglyadvisepassengerstotakeoutinsurance at the time of booking, covering cancellation, medical expenses, loss of baggage and curtailment. Ask your ASATATravelAgentfordetails.Passengersareresponsible for their own insurance and Travel Vision will not be liable in the event of a passenger failing to take adequate insurance cover. ■ Costs: All costs in this brochure are based on tariffs and exchange rates at the time of publishing. All costs are subject to alteration in the event of fluctuations in tariffs and/or exchange rates. Until full payment is received your entire booking is subject to currency fluctuation/fuel surcharge increase. It should be clearly understood that the rates in this brochure include our administration, planning and operational expenses. All prices reflected are in respect of payment by cash only. It is an express condition that in any event, at the time of final payment, Travel Vision shall not be bound to accept payment if the actual costs vary from our brochure/ Confirmation. Certain hotels may from time to time offer specially discounted rates for limited periods. These rates are not utilized in our programmes, and reservations can only be made direct with the hotel. ■ Hotels: OnallTours,PackagesandHotelReservations,therightis reserved to substitute hotels listed with others of a similar or higher category at no additional cost to the passenger. Hotels undergo renovations from time to time and take allpossiblestepstolimitdisruptiontotheirguests.We will not entertain complaints or refund requests if a hotel is carrying out renovations whilst a guest is resident. Hotel descriptions featured in this brochure are based on current hotel guides and contractual agreements provided by suppliers. Any facilities supplied are subject to change at any time. Note: Check in time is usually late afternoon/early eveningandcheckoutmid-morning.Pricesquotedare an indication only, dynamic online rates available. ■ Travel Documents: The onus rests on the passenger to ensure that all their travel documents are in order. Travel Vision will not be held liable for any loss as a result of errors. It is the passenger’s responsibility to reconfirm all departure dates and times of all flights at least 72 hours prior to departure. 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Travel Vision does not own, manage, control or operate any transportation vehicle, any hotel or restaurant or any other supplier service. Bookings for the services provided by our suppliers will form a direct contract between passengers and the relevant supplier and will also be subject to the suppliers Terms and Conditions. Furthermore, the Company shall not be liable for any injury, death, loss, damage, accident, delay or inconvenience, howsoever caused, during any journey, tour, residence or other facility arranged or booked by the Company. The Company is not liable for any failure to make satisfactory or any arrangements or booking, whether such failure is occasioned by any of its servants, agents, principals, subcontractors or otherwise. Any loss or additional expense due to delays, changes or cancellations of air, rail, road, sea or any other service, strikes, sickness, theft, war, weather or other causes, will have to be borne by the passenger. In the event that you are not satisfied with any aspect of your arrangements, you must immediately inform our local supplier who will endeavour to resolve the issue at the time. If on your return you have a further complaint or query, you should notify your Travel Agent within 30 days of the original service. All information contained in the Travel Vision brochures/flyers/itineraries/website/electronic media etc. are to the best of our knowledge and belief accurate at the time of publication, but Travel Vision accepts no liability for errors/inaccuracies that may occur. Refer to www.travelvision.co.za for any updates to terms & conditions. Consult a Professional | Your ASATA Travel Agent: Travel Vision (Pty) Ltd PO Box 4779, Johannesburg 2000, South Africa Telephone: (011) 408-8000 or 086 001 8020 Telefax: (011) 782-7624 Docex: 467 JHB E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.travelvision.co.za TV-UK-Europe-2015.indd 32 2015/03/05 2:05 PM