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European winter is often surprisingly mild, the summer crowds have long disappeared and there is time to slow down and absorb Europe's unique atmosphere at your leisure. Here's a sneak peek of what we have to offer...
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Amazing Italy: $1650
Follow Roman history from the origins of the Empire to the unification of Italy.
DAY 1 – ARRIVE ROME
Complimentary transfers to the tour hotel and a Welcome Drink tonight.
DAY 2 – ROME SIGHTSEEING
Enjoy a half day guided city tour of Rome including a visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. We also visit the Colosseum and St Peter's Basilica. (BB)
DAY 3 – ROME – FLORENCE
We first visit the cathedral at Orvieto then continue to Florence. (BB,D)
DAY 4 – FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING
A guided walking tour of Florence with a visit to the Academy Gallery. (BB)
DAY 5 – FLORENCE – VENICE
We travel to Verona to view Juliet's balcony and the Roman Arena. We then continue on to Romantic Venice! (BB,D)

DAY 6 – VENICE SIGHTSEEING
We cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square where we see the Dodges' Palace, Basilica and the Bridge of Sighs (BB)
DAY 7 – VENICE - ROME
Back in Rome we see the illuminated Trevi Fountain before our Highlight Dinner with entertainment. (BB,HD)
DAY 8 – ROME
Our tour comes to an end after breakfast today with transfers to the airport. (BB)
Departures
2006: Nov 04,11,18, 25. Dec 02,09,16, 23.
2007: Jan 06,13, 20,27. Feb 03,10,17,24. Mar 03, 10, 17, 24, 31.
Apr 07.
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Southern Italy & Sicily: $1750
This well paced tour with two-night stops in every centre is ideal for second time visitors to Italy and Europe.
DAY 1 – ARRIVE ROME
Complimentary transfers to the tour hotel and a Welcome Drink tonight.
DAY 2 – ROME SIGHTSEEING
On our guided Rome city tour we visit St
Peter’s Basilica, Colosseum and see the Forum. We see the Trevi Fountain before our Highlight Dinner tonight. (BB,HD)

DAY 3 – ROME – SORRENTO
We stop briefly at Cassino before our
guided tour of Pompeii. (BB,D)
DAY 4 – SORRENTO
Excursion is to the Isle of Capri. (BB)
DAY 5 – SORRENTO – TAORMINA
We cross over to Sicily today. (BB,D)

DAY 6 – TAORMINA
We visit the Greek Theatre and terraced gardens of Taormina. (BB,D)
DAY 7 – TAORMINA – PALERMO
We visit Cefalu Cathedral en route to the Sicilian capital. (BB)
DAY 8 – PALERMO
Our guided tour of Palermo includes the Palatine Chapel, Piazza Bellini, Cathedral and a visit to Monreale. (BB)
DAY 9 – PALERMO – ROME
We transfer to Palermo Airport for our included return flight back to Rome. (BB)
Departures
2006: Nov 04, 18, 25. Dec 02,16, 23.
2007: Jan 13, 27. Feb 10, 24. Mar 03, 10, 17, 24, 31.
Apr 07, 14.
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Easy Pace Italy: $2425
As the name suggests, this tour showcases the historic cities of northern Italy in a relaxed & leisurely manner.
DAY 1 – ARRIVE MILAN
Complimentary transfers to the tour hotel and a Welcome Drink tonight. (D)
DAYS 2 & 3 – MILAN AT LEISURE
We see Milan Cathedral, Sforza Castle and world famous La Scala Theatre. Then relax or continue sightseeing. (BB,BB)
DAY 4 – MILAN – VENICE
In Verona we see the Roman Arena and Juliet's balcony. Then we continue to romantic Venice. (BB,D)
DAY 5 – VENICE SIGHTSEEING
Cruise to St Mark's Square. (BB)
DAY 6 – VENICE AT LEISURE
Enjoy Venice at your own pace (BB)
DAY 7 – VENICE – FLORENCE
Our guided tour of Florence includes a visit to the Academy Gallery. (BB,D)
DAYS 8 & 9 – FLORENCE AT LEISURE
Two whole days to enjoy Florence! (BB)
DAY 10 – FLORENCE – ROME
We visit Assisi en route to Rome. (BB)
DAY 11 – ROME SIGHTSEEING
Visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel on our guided tour of Rome. (BB)
DAY 12 – ROME AT LEISURE
A free day in Rome. (BB,HD)
DAY 13 – DEPART ROME
Transfer to the airport. (BB)
Departures
2006: Nov 03, 10, 17, 24. Dec 01, 15, 29.
2007: Jan 12, 26. Feb 09, 23.
Mar 02, 09, 16, 23, 30. Apr 06, 13, 20.
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Amazing Spain & Portugal: $1475
From the cobbled streets of Toledo to the arabesque Alhambra, this is Spain and Portugal at their very best.
DAY 1 – ARRIVE MADRID
Complimentary transfers to the tour hotel and a Welcome Drink tonight.
DAY 2 – MADRID – GRANADA
We visit Toledo to see the cathedral. (BB,D)
DAY 3 – GRANADA – SEVILLE
Guided visit to the Alhambra Palace before
a scenic drive to Seville. (BB)

DAY 4 – SEVILLE SIGHTSEEING
A guided sightseeing tour of Seville seeing all the major sights. (BB)
DAY 5 – SEVILLE – LISBON
We travel into Portugal and across the Tagus Bridge to Lisbon. (BB)
DAY 6 – LISBON SIGHTSEEING
A guided sightseeing tour of Lisbon including a visit to the fabulous cloisters of
Jeronimo’s Monastery. (BB)

DAY 7 – LISBON – SALAMANCA
We visit the Basilica at Fatima, then continue to Salamanca. (BB,D)
DAY 8 – SALAMANCA – MADRID
We enjoy a Salamanca orientation tour then travel via the walled town of Avila to Madrid for our guided sightseeing tour. Tonight we celebrate at our Highlight Dinner. (BB,HD)
DAY 9 – MADRID
Transfer to the airport. (BB)
Departures
2006: Nov 04, 11, 25. Dec 09, 26.
2007: Jan 13. Feb 17. Mar 03, 10, 17, 24, 31.
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Vienna Prague & Budapest: $1425
Three amazing cities, each with its own story to tell, and Cesky Krumlov - a scene straight out of a Christmas card.
DAY 1 – ARRIVE VIENNA
Complimentary transfers to the tour hotel and a Welcome Drink tonight.
DAY 2 – VIENNA – PRAGUE
We stop at Cesky Krumlov to explore the cobbled streets, then on to Prague. (BB,D)
DAY 3 – PRAGUE SIGHTSEEING
Sightseeing with our local guide shows us the highlights of 'Golden Prague'. (BB)
DAY 4 – PRAGUE – BUDAPEST
Via Bratislava. (BB,D)
DAY 5 – BUDAPEST SIGHTSEEING
A local guide shows us the Fisherman's Bastion, Matthias Church, Parliament building and Heroes’ Square. (BB)
DAY 6 – BUDAPEST – VIENNA
We drive back to Vienna for our afternoon sightseeing tour including a visit to Schönbrunn Palace Tonight, we enjoy a Highlight Dinner. (BB,HD)
DAY 7 – DEPART VIENNA
Transfer to Vienna Airport. (BB)
Departures
2006: Nov 05, 19. Dec 03, 17, 25.
2007: Jan 07, 21. Feb 04, 18.
Mar 04, 11, 18. 25. Apr 01
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Amazing Morocco: $1499
Contrast the imperial cities of Fez, Meknes & Marrakesh with the oases & kasbahs of the snow capped High Atlas Mts.
DAY 1 – ARRIVE CASABLANCA
Complimentary transfers to the tour hotel and a Welcome Drink tonight. (D)

DAY 2 – CASABLANCA – FEZ
Via Rabat and Meknes mosque visit. (BB,D)
DAY 3 – FEZ
Fez sightseeing tour. (BB,HD)
DAY 4 – FEZ – ERFOUD
Travel via the Ziz Gorges. (BB,L,D)
DAY 5 – ERFOUD – OUARZAZATE
We follow the Dades Valley. (BB,L,D)
DAY 6 – OUARZAZATE – MARRAKESH
Descend the High Atlas Mountains. (BB,D)
DAY 7 – MARRAKESH
Guided tour of Marrakesh plus a mint tea ceremony in a Moroccan family home. (BB)
DAY 8 – MARRAKESH – CASABLANCA
Travel via El-Jadida. (BB,D)
DAY 9 – DEPART CASABLANCA
Transfer to airport. (BB)
Departures
2006: Nov 05, 19. Dec 03, 17, 31.
2007: Jan 14. Feb 11, 25. Mar 18, 25.
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Christmas Markets ~ Germany & Alsace: $1599
The festive atmosphere really comes alive at traditional Christmas markets throughout Germany & France’s Alsace region.
DAY 1 – ARRIVE FRANKFURT
Complimentary transfers to the tour hotel and a Welcome Drink tonight. (D)
DAY 2 – FRANKFURT – STRASBOURG
Drive the Rhine and Moselle Valleys and visit the Xmas market at Trier. (BB,HD)
DAY 3 – STRASBOURG
Set in front of Strasbourg Cathedral, this Xmas market is France’s oldest. (BB)
DAY 4 – STRASBOURG – COLMAR
Via the Alsace countryside. (BB,D)

DAY 5 – COLMAR
A full day at Colmar’s festive market. (BB)

DAY 6 – COLMAR – HEIDELBERG
Via the Black Forest and Heidelberg Christmas market. (BB,D)
DAY 7 – HEIDELBERG – FRANKFURT
Visit the Christmas Shop in medieval walled town of Rothenburg. (BB,D)
DAY 8 – DEPART FRANKFURT
Transfer to the airport. (BB)
Departures
2006: Nov 26. Dec 02, 03, 09, 10.
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Christmas Markets ~ Bavaria & Austria: $1525
Enjoy the smell of roasting chestnuts, grilled sausages and warm spiced wine as you shop for traditional Christmas gifts.
DAY 1 – ARRIVE MUNICH
Complimentary transfers to the tour hotel and a Welcome Drink tonight. (D)
DAY 2 – MUNICH
Our orientation tour of Munich ends at the Christkindlmarkt in the festooned Marienplatz. (BB)
DAY 3 – MUNICH – SALZBURG
A Salzburg city tour shows us Mirabell Gardens, Mozart’s Birthplace and the market in the cathedral square. (BB,D)
DAY 4 – SALZBURG
A day excursion to Innsbruck. We explore
the market beneath the Golden Roof. (BB)

DAY 5 – SALZBURG – VIENNA
Via the Wachau Valley and Durnstein (BB)
DAY 6 – VIENNA
We tour the ring road before admiring Schönbrunn Palace - a spectacular back drop for a Christmas village. (BB,HD)
DAY 7 – VIENNA
Transfer to Vienna airport. (BB)
Departures
2006: Nov 26. Dec 02, 03, 09, 10.
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Christmas Markets ~ Scandinavia & Berlin: $1690
Sigtuna’s Julmarknad sells Christmas sweets, reindeer meat, glögg (mulled wine), and a wide range of Swedish handicrafts.

DAY 1 – ARRIVE STOCKHOLM
Complimentary transfers to the tour hotel and a Welcome Drink tonight. (D)

DAYS 2 & 3 – STOCKHOLM
During our stay we enjoy a city tour of the Swedish capital, visit historic Uppsala and the Christmas markets (Julmarknad) in the picturesque village of Sigtuna. (BB,BB)
DAY 4 – STOCKHOLM – COPENHAGEN
See Hamlet’s castle at Elsinore. (BB,HD)
DAY 5 – COPENHAGEN
On our guided sightseeing tour we visit the Tivoli Gardens & Christiansborg. (BB)
DAY 6 – COPENHAGEN – BERLIN
We travel via Rostock where Santa Claus traditionally arrives by boat to open the Christmas market in the old town. (BB,D)
DAY 7 – BERLIN
Berlin city tour seeing the Reichstag, Brandenburg gate and Berlin Wall. (BB)
DAY 8 – DEPART BERLIN
Transfer to the airport. (BB)
Departures
2006: Nov 24, 25. Dec 01, 02, 09.
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Winter Wonderland: $1599
Experience Europe in her finest winter setting. Departures prior to Christmas will also enjoy the festive ambience of the Xmas markets.
DAY 1 – ARRIVE FRANKFURT
Transfers to the tour hotel and Frankfurt orientation tour. Welcome Drink. (D)
DAY 2 – FRANKFURT – MUNICH
We visit Würzburg Old Town then visit Rothenburg on the Romantic Road. (BB)
DAY 3 – MUNICH SIGHTSEEING
Our orientation tour shows us the Olympic Stadium, university and Victory Arch. We then visit the Marienplatz with its Town Hall and Glockenspiel. (BB)
DAY 4 – MUNICH – SALZBURG
Guided tour of Salzburg seeing Mozart’s birthplace and Cathedral Square. (BB)
DAY 5 – SALZBURG – INNSBRUCK
We drive to Innsbruck to visit the Wilten Basilica, and see the Golden Roof before our Highlight Dinner. (BB,HD)
DAY 6 – INNSBRUCK – LUCERNE
Today we travel via Vaduz to Lucerne where we see the Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument. (BB)
DAY 7 – LUCERNE
This morning we ascend to the summit of Mount Pilatus by cable car. (BB,D)
DAY 8 – LUCERNE – FRANKFURT
We drive via the Rhine Falls, Black Forest and Heidelberg Castle terrace. (BB,D)
DAY 9 – FRANKFURT
Transfer to Frankfurt Airport. (BB)
Departures
2006: Nov 05, 12, 25. Dec 02, 09, 16, 25.
2007: Jan 27. Feb 24. Mar 03, 10, 17, 24, 31. Apr 07.
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Easy Pace London & Countryside: $1480
One week in London that combines the freedom of a city-stay with the convenience of a coach tour!
DAY 1 – ARRIVE LONDON
Transfer to your choice of hotel.
DAY 2 – LONDON SIGHTSEEING
A comprehensive half day guided tour!
DAY 3 – CANTERBURY EXCURSION
We visit Leeds Castle before continuing on to Canterbury with its famous Cathedral. We return to London via Dover Castle.
DAY 4 – LONDON AT LEISURE
We are at leisure to shop at Harrods or take in a show at a West End theatre?
DAY 5 – BATH & STONEHENGE
We visit Stonehenge before continuing to Bath to visit the Roman Baths and Pump rooms. We also enjoy a panoramic tour of the elegant Georgian buildings.
DAY 6 – LONDON AT LEISURE
Another day to relax, sightsee or explore?
DAY 7 – DEPART LONDON
Our vacation ends with a transfer to the airport.
Departures
2006: Nov 05, 12, 19, 26. Dec 03, 10, 17, 24, 31.
2007: Jan 07, 14, 21, 28. Feb 04, 11, 18, 25.
Mar 04, 11, 18, 25.
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Easy Pace London & Paris: $1660
Ideal for the independent traveller! Spend four nights in London and three fabulous nights in Paris - enjoy a guided city tour in each city and travel between the two on the high speed Eurostar. Breakfast is included daily at a choice of great hotels!
DAY 1 – ARRIVE LONDON
Transfer to your choice of hotel.
DAYS 2, 3, 4 – LONDON AT LEISURE
On our included sightseeing tour we see Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and more! Then we are at leisure to shop at Harrods or take in a show at a West End theatre? Perhaps spend a day at Windsor Castle or Shakespeare’s Stratford?
DAY 5 – LONDON – PARIS
We meet our Tour Director who escorts us
to Waterloo Station for our two and a half hour Eurostar train journey through the Channel Tunnel to Paris. On arrival we transfer to our hotel.
DAYS 6 & 7 – PARIS AT LEISURE
Our half day sightseeing tour includes all the major sights like the Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral. Then relax at an open air café, or go
shopping at the Galleries Lafayette! Tonight maybe experience a dazzling cabaret show?
DAY 8 – PARIS
Your vacation ends today after breakfast.
Departures
2006: Nov 05, 19. Dec 03, 10, 31.
2007: Jan 14, 28. Feb 11, 25. Mar 11, 25.
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Winter Explorer: $2925
We take you from the low countries to the snowy peaks of the Swiss Alps; to the canals of Venice and back again!
DAY 1 – LONDON – AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam orientation, Welcome Drink.
DAY 2 – AMSTERDAM – HEIDELBERG
Via Cologne and Rhine cruise. (BB,D)
DAY 3 – HEIDELBERG – INNSBRUCK
Via Bavaria and Oberammergau. (BB,D)

DAY 4 – INNSBRUCK – VENICE
Innsbruck tour then via Verona. (BB,D)
DAY 5 – VENICE SIGHTSEEING
Cruise to St Marks Square. (BB)
DAY 6 – VENICE – ROME
We travel to Rome to see the Trevi Fountain before our Highlight Dinner. (BB,HD)
DAY 7 – ROME SIGHTSEEING
Guided city tour of Rome including St Peters Basilica and the Colosseum. (BB)
DAY 8 – ROME – FLORENCE
Drive to Florence for a walking tour including the statue of ‘David’. (BB,D)
DAY 9 – FLORENCE – LUCERNE
Via the Italian Lake District. (BB)
DAY 10 – LUCERNE SIGHTSEEING
Mount Pilatus excursion. (BB,D)
DAY 11 – LUCERNE – PARIS
Via Burgundy. (BB)
DAY 12 – PARIS SIGHTSEEING
Eiffel Tower ascent and city tour. (BB)
DAY 13 – PARIS – LONDON
We return to London. (BB)
Departures
2006: Nov 05, 12, 19. Dec 03, 17, 23, 31.
2007: Jan 14, 28. Feb 11, 25. Mar 04, 11, 18, 25. Apr 01, 08.
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Best of Egypt: $1825
When visiting Egypt, you join a long list of travellers throughout the ages who have been mesmerised by her unforgettable treasures.
DAY 1 – ARRIVE CAIRO
We are met and transferred to our hotel.
DAY 2 – PYRAMIDS EXCURSION
Sightseeing tour of Cairo including a visit to the pyramids at Giza and Sphinx. (BB)
DAY 3 – OVERNIGHT TRAIN
Visit the Egyptian Museum and citadel then board our train to Aswan. (BB,D)
DAY 4 – ARRIVE ASWAN
Aswan sightseeing followed by afternoon tea on the terrace. (BB)
DAY 5 – ASWAN – CRUISING
There is the option of taking an excursion to Abu Simbel before boarding our luxury Nile cruiser. (BB,L,D)
DAY 6 – CRUISING – EDFU
We sail on a traditional felucca. Then cruise to the Temple of Sobek. (BB,L,D)
DAY 7 – CRUISING – LUXOR
We visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu then cruise to Luxor Temple. Tonight, is our fun filled Egyptian Dinner. (BB,L,HD)
DAY 8 – LUXOR – CAIRO
We visit the West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings and Temple of Queen Hapshetsut, and then we tour Karnak Temple before flying back to Cairo. (BB)
DAY 9 – CAIRO
Transfer to the airport. (BB)
Departures
2006: Nov 04, 11, 18, 25. Dec 02, 09, 16, 23, 30.
2007: Jan 06, 13, 20, 27. Feb 03, 10, 17, 24.
Mar 03, 10, 17, 24, 31.
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In addition to the Best of Egypt, we also offer the following tours with Nile Cruises:
WONDERS OF EGYPT EGYPTIAN ELEGANCE SPLENDOURS OF EGYPT
9 days $2050 9 days $2440 12 days $2475
Departs: Departs: Departs:
2006: Nov 02, 09, 16, 23, 30. 2006: Nov 01, 08, 15, 22, 29. 2006: Nov 07, 14, 21, 28.
Dec 07, 14, 21, 28. Dec 06, 13, 20, 27. Dec 05, 12, 19, 26.
2007: Jan 04, 11, 18, 25. 2007: Jan 03, 10, 17, 24, 31. 2007: Jan 02, 09, 16, 23, 30.
Feb 01, 08, 15, 22. Feb 07, 14, 21, 28. Feb 06, 13, 20, 27.
Mar 01, 08, 15, 22, 29. Mar 07, 14, 21, 28. Mar 06, 13, 20, 27.
 
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