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Europe
By Rail
2020
Prices from
$235*
per day
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All the
essentials
you need
At TravelGlo, we don't just know what travellers That's why we’ve worked hard to recreate the real
want, we know how to connect and enable you joy that is taking you along Europe’s most revealing
to discover the world. We don't just make tours, routes and railways. Where the journey becomes
we craft adventures that will last a lifetime. part of the destination, go deeper and learn about
And we don't just take you from A-to-B, we take the cultures of the incredible places other travellers
care of the details so you can live in the now. may never achieve. Do more than just see. Go
Our job is to handle the planning, your job is further. Delight your senses. And adopt whatever
to unlock a sense of freedom and surprise. pace you want, to create your own adventure.
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What’s included
for you?
Your Itineraries Your Accommodation
You choose the destination and itinerary and Rest easy knowing every 3 or 4-star hotel
we will take care of the rest. Experience the you stay in is hand-picked, so you can get the
must-sees of Europe without worrying about most out of each destination. Often centrally
a thing. Built with your feedback in mind, our located to maximise your experience,
carefully crafted itineraries create magic moments with warm standards of service and comfort,
that will inspire you in ways you never imagined. enjoy less time lost and more time exploring.
Your Meals Your Sightseeing
One of the most well-worn phrases of parents Travelling may leave you speechless, but it will
everywhere is that breakfast is the most important eventually turn you into a storyteller. Bundling
meal of the day. That is why we would never let the must-see sights and local attractions with
you leave home without it. While some dinners a balance of ample freedom and flexibility
are also included, our tour managers are happy to explore on your own, TravelGlo will help
to help and ensure everybody enjoys the unique you navigate the core of each destination
flavours of Europe. in the most memorable way possible.
Your Transport Your Tour Manager
Welcome to a world of unhurried, stress- Behind every great TravelGlo tour, is an even
free rail and coach travel. Aboard all included greater tour manager and team of local guides.
transportation, as well as group airport transfers, Friendly, easy going and knowledgeable,
let TravelGlo take all worries off your hands. our experts are more than happy to help
Not only is it that simple, but unlike other you by going above and beyond and providing
modes of transport, our routes are as much of personalised suggestions. Most of all, they'll make
an experience as the destinations themselves. your trip hassle-free and ensure it runs smoothly.
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A different
way to travel
Why Rail
Touring? Your Freedom,
With TravelGlo, you'll find that
there's no easier way to see Your Adventure The Perfect
Europe than by rail. Not only is
it faster and more comfortable,
riding the rails offers travellers
Time is precious, especially on
holiday. That's why our TravelGlo Partnership
room to roam, and skipping tours are built with balance.
any road traffic. Beyond just Travel isn't about how, it's about TravelGlo is delighted to
transportation, these remarkable now. It's about highlights and introduce a partnership with
routes take you to the heart secrets, flavours and sights. award-winning Rail Discoveries,
of the destination in the most But most importantly, it's about to offer you this programme
eco-friendly manner. From the your interests and passions. of escorted journeys by rail.
window of your high-speed, To do this, we ensure the As part of the Great Rail
steam or scenic train, you will right amount of free time Journeys group, with 30 years of
be given a unique insight into is also included for personal experience in rail-based holidays,
the beauty and culture of the exploration and freedom. we’re confident that together,
regions and villages you've always After all, when it comes to we’ll help make your holiday
dreamed of. your holiday, it's your holiday. what you want it to be.
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Savings & Extras
Travel with Friends Deposit Peace of Mind*
& Save $200*
By paying $20 per person at the time of booking, you can
PER cancel your tour prior to the due date for final payment
COUPLE
and retain a credit for the deposit paid, less any third party
When six or more people book together cancellation fees. Held by TravelGlo, this can be used
on a TravelGlo tour.* for a new booking through the APT Travel Group within
three years of cancellation.*
$200* PER
COUPLE TravelGlo Private
Thank You Voucher Airport Transfers
At the completion of your tour, you'll receive a voucher valued Skip the stress and be delivered to or from the airport
at $200 per couple. It's an extra discount to put towards your in comfort and style with TravelGlo's private transfers.
next tour with APT, Travelmarvel, Botanica or TravelGlo. Prices are available on request. Enquire for more details.
Pre & Post Accommodation
Not ready to leave yet? Why not extend your stay at one of the following hotels.
Price per person, Twin Solo Price per person, Twin Solo
including breakfast, from: Share Trav. including breakfast, from: Share Trav.
BERLIN (GERMANY) PORTO (PORTUGAL)
$103 $166 $125 $225
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz Grande Hotel do Porto
BUDAPEST (HUNGARY) ROME (ITALY)
$114 $209
Mercure Castle Hill Smooth Hotel Rome Termini $165 $249
or Hotel Madison Rome
COPENHAGEN (DENMARK)
$299 $566
Scandic Copenhagen SORRENTO/SANT'AGNELLO (ITALY)
On Request
EDINBURGH (SCOTLAND) Majestic Palace Hotel
$220 $359
Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge ST PETERSBURG (RUSSIA)
$130 $228
LISBON (PORTUGAL) Park Inn by Radisson Nevsky
$125 $223
Exe Liberdade VENICE (ITALY)
On Request
MOSCOW (RUSSIA) Hotel Belle Epoque
$93 $163
Park Inn by Radisson Sadu or similar ZÜRICH (SWITZERLAND)
$207 $414
OSLO (NORWAY) Zürich Airport Hotel
$220 $313
Thon Hotel Opera Prices include breakfast. Special event and seasonal surcharges may apply. Prices are in A$.
*Conditions apply. See pages 26-27 for more information.
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Contents Scotland
Blair Atholl
Edinburgh
Berlin to Budapest – 11 Days 10
Russian Icons – 7 Days 12
Scotland by Steam – 7 Days 14
Essential Scandinavia – 8 Days 16
Rome & Sorrento – 9 Days 18
Italian Explorer – 9 Days 20
Scenic Switzerland – 8 Days 22
Highlights of Portugal – 8 Days 24
GENERAL INFORMATION & CONDITIONS 26
Porto
North Atlantic Portugal
Ocean
Lisbon
8 Europe By Rail 2020
Norway
Oslo St Petersburg
Stockholm
Sweden
Russia
Denmark Baltic Sea
Copenhagen Moscow
North Sea
Berlin
Germany
Prague
Czech Republic
Vienna
Zurich
Austria Budapest
Switzerland Klosters Hungary
Brig
Venice
Montecatini Terme
Italy Adriatic
Sea
From as
Rome
Sorrento
Mediterranean
Sea low as
$235*
Ionian Sea per day
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Berlin to Budapest 11 Days
Inclusions
• Services of a Rail Discoveries tour manager
• 10 nights accommodation
Berlin 2 • All travel by rail and coach
• 14 meals – 10 breakfasts (B)
Germany and 4 dinners (D)
• G roup transfers to and from the
airport on day of arrival and departure
Prague 3
Czech Republic
Highlights
2 Vienna • T our four Central European capital cities
3 Budapest
Austria • See Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag
Hungary and remnants of the wall in Berlin
• Wander the streets of Prague on a guided
tour, including Prague Castle
• A bsorb the elegance of Vienna
Rail Stay (nights) • E xperience illuminated Budapest
by coach at night
Travel across Central Europe
as you absorb the rich history
of these imperial cities.
Day 1: Arrive Berlin
Nowhere in the world feels quite like Berlin.
Relax with fellow travellers before meeting
your tour manager. After, the Old Botanical
Gardens are a stone’s throw away.
Two Nights: Park Inn by
Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz. D
Day 2: Berlin
Guten tag! The charisma of Berlin is on
show on a guided tour. See the scars
of World War II and the Cold War in
the city’s landmarks. Visit Brandenburg
Gate, the Reichstag Building and the last
remnants of the wall. With an afternoon
free, why not explore Museum Island,
Charlottenburg Palace or sip a pilsner on
a grassy hill. Tonight, how about joining
the locals at one of the boutique bars. B
Day 3: Berlin - Prague
After a relaxed morning, wave to local
villagers from your train as it traces the
River Elbe on the way to Prague. After
dinner, your evening is free to explore.
Hot Tip! Do as locals do and get stuck into
a chimney cake, a doughnut-like pastry.
Three Nights: Vienna House
Diplomat Prague. BD
10 Europe By Rail 2020Go far for less
from
$235
per day
2020 Dates and Prices (A$)
per person, twin share
– Berlin to Budapest
From Mar. 22
Apr. 19, 26
$2,589 May 10, 17, 24, 31
June 28
July 5
Aug. 2, 9, 16, 30
Sept. 6, 13, 27
Oct. 4, 11
Solo travellers add on from $1,050.
Enquire for details.
Tipping and porterage not included. Recommended tip for
tour manager: €2 per person, per day. See pages 26-27 for
other tipping and porterage guidelines, terms and conditions.
Tour Code: KREUIPF11
Above: Old Town, Prague. Below left: Hungarian Parliament, Budapest.
Day 4: Prague Day 7: Vienna as well as Fishermen’s Bastion, well-known
Nicknamed the City of a Thousand Spires, Known for its imperial history and musical for its panoramic views of the city and
everywhere you look, Gothic, baroque, masterpieces, Vienna is yours to discover Danube River. B
Renaissance and art nouveau styles dot today. Try all the samples at the Naschmarkt
Day 10: Budapest
Prague’s magical skyline. Your guided tour or make a beeline to the Kärntner Strasse,
today begins at Prague Castle, the largest a haven for shopaholics. This evening, Take to the streets on your final day
walled fortress on the planet, before why not take to the skies with a ride on at leisure. Why not sample the local
making your way to St Vitus’s Cathedral. the 19-century Riesenrad, the 65 meter delicacies at the Central Market or travel
Then, you'll cross over Vltava River on high Giant Ferris Wheel. Or, visit one of through the Jewish Quarter. You may also
the iconic Charles Bridge, before moving the many wine bars and sip on the local like to relax at the Széchenyi baths, visit
through the narrow cobbled lanes and specialty. Hot Tip! You must try a slice the "Shoes on the Danube Bank" or take
hidden courtyards of the Old Town. B of Austria's dreamy culinary delight, the funicular to Buda Castle. Hot Tip! Why
the Sachertorte chocolate cake. B not leave your mark on the walls, floor
Day 5: Prague or ceiling at the unique For Sale Pub. B
Now familiar with the city, enjoy a day Day 8: Vienna - Budapest
Day 11: Depart Budapest
at your own pace! Much awaits within the After a relaxing morning, the last
Jewish Quarter, or be as one at the John leg of your journey takes you to Budapest Bid Budapest a fond búcsú as your
Lennon Wall – a tribute to the former by train. Pass through regional landscapes adventure ends after breakfast today. B
Beatle and peace campaigner. This evening, on your way across the Hungarian border.
why not learn about Prague’s long-held Tonight, enjoy a three course dinner
passion for beer. Then, perhaps indulge in at a traditional Hungarian restaurant
traditional Czech food, such as pork chilli, with your fellow travellers. After, as
sauerkraut, dumplings and lots of gravy. B
Day 6: Prague - Vienna
Another day, another rail adventure!
evening falls, be treated to a spectacular
illuminated Budapest coach tour
throughout the city.
HOT TIPS!
Today, you’ll follow the railway tracks
Three Nights: Mercure Castle Hill. BD • Follow the scent of cinnamon
south across the Austrian border on the Day 9: Budapest through Prague to an unmissable
way to Vienna. On arrival, be treated Home to numerous World Heritage- pastry treat, the chimney cake
to a guided tour of the Ringstrasse and
Old Town Hall, en route to your hotel
listed sites, Budapest is considered by • Make sure to taste the
many to be the Paris of the East. On a heavenly Viennese Sachertorte
in the lively 7th district. guided tour, see the landmarks of the
Two Nights: Vienna, capital, including Széchenyi Chain Bridge, • Find space and pin a message
Arcotel Wimberger Wien. BD Hero's Square and St Stephen's Basilica, to the walls at the For Sale Pub
travelglo.com.au 11Russian Icons 7 Days
Inclusions
• Services of a Rail Discoveries tour manager
• Six nights accommodation
St Petersburg
• All travel by rail and coach
• 9 meals – 6 breakfasts (B)
3 and 3 dinners (D)
• G roup transfers to and from the
airport on day of arrival and departure
Russia Highlights
• J oin in a Russian Welcome Ceremony
• T ake a city tour of Moscow, visiting
3 Red Square and St Basil’s Cathedral
Moscow • Explore the stations of the Moscow Metro
• Ride the high-speed Sapsan train
• V isit Peterhof Palace in St Petersburg
Rail Stay (nights)
• E njoy an early entrance to
the State Hermitage Museum
12 Europe By Rail 2020Go far for less
from
$257
per day
2020 Dates and Prices (A$)
per person, twin share
– Moscow to St Petersburg
From May 8#
June 5#
$1,799 Aug. 28
Sept. 4, 11
Solo travellers add on from $700.
Enquire for details.
Tipping and porterage not included. Recommended tip for
tour manager: 140 RUB per person, per day. # Variation to
itinerary. See pages 26-27 for other tipping and porterage
guidelines, terms and conditions
Tour Code: KREUMWJ7
Above: St Basil's Cathedral, Moscow. Below left: Peterhof Palace, St Petersburg.
As the largest country in the world, Your guide will explain how Stalin’s finest artwork. With an evening free,
Russia's major cities dazzle travellers visions were reflected in the decor, Rubinstein Street calls, brimming with
with rich colours, over-the-top chandeliers, sculptures and mosaics chic cafés, bars and restaurants. B
he commissioned, before taking a stroll
architecture and a troubled history. down the cobblestoned pedestrian-only Day 6: St Petersburg
Arbat Street. During free time in the Dig deeper with a free day to explore.
Day 1: Arrive Moscow afternoon, perhaps hunt through the Perhaps drop into the Faberge Museum
A powerhouse of history and artistry, boutiques at the GUM arcade or learn and see the fabled Imperial Easter Eggs,
Moscow is a city full of famous sites of the area’s rail history at the Museum enjoy unique views of the city on a canal
and World Heritage wonders. Relax with of the Moscow Railway. Hot Tip! Write tour, or down a few at the Russian
fellow travellers before meeting your your names on a padlock and lock it to Vodka Museum. Tonight, gather for
tour manager. Tonight, be welcomed with a metal tree along the Moscow River. one final local dinner. Hot Tip! Check out
a traditional bread and salt ceremony. Then, toss the key away for good luck. B St Petersburg’s new cultural hotspot,
Three Nights: Moscow, Park Inn New Holland. On this once-forgotten
by Radisson Sadu or Holiday Inn Day 4: Moscow - St Petersburg island, former World War II storage
Moscow Tagansky. D After a morning at leisure, head to hangers are now home to evolving
St Petersburg aboard the high-speed projects such as modern bars, movie
Day 2: Moscow Sapsan train, named after the world's theatres, art exhibitions and gardens. BD
With a local guide, move from one fastest bird. Reaching speeds of up to
landmark to the next as you learn about 150 miles per hour, relax as you glide Day 7: Depart St Petersburg
the city’s fascinating past on a tour. through the Russian countryside, It's time to say goodbye today, but you'll
Sparrow Hill offers great panoramic passing farm houses, towns and forests. have memories that will last forever. B
views, while the Temple of the Holy Feel like shopping? The Galeria is within
Trinity and Moscow State University easy walking distance of your hotel.
make for photogenic backdrops. Enjoy Three Nights: St Petersburg,
a visit to Red Square, Lenin’s Tomb and Park Inn by Radisson Nevsky. BD
the iconic St Basil’s Cathedral, before
entering the Kremlin and Armoury
Museum. Hot Tip! Conspiracy theorists
beware of Moscow’s ‘Golden Brains’,
Day 5: St Petersburg
Avoid the queues today with an
HOT TIPS!
early entrance and tour of the State
a mass of metal atop the city's RAN Hermitage Museum, the second-largest
• See Moscow’s 'Golden Brains'
building that some believe transmits art museum in the world. Good luck • Moscow River's metal trees are
mind-control signals. Perhaps best trying to take in the three million items designed to take lovers' padlocks
to pack some tinfoil, just in case. B in its collection. After, learn why Peterhof – make sure to bring one along!
Palace is called the Russian Versailles.
Day 3: Moscow Renowned for its vast gardens and • Be sure to visit St Petersburg's
Today you’ll experience the city’s grand rich architecture, admire the glittering New Holland, a hotspot brimming
underbelly and Soviet-era metro stations. façades and see some of the country's with ever-changing attractions
travelglo.com.au 13Scotland by Steam 7 Days
Inclusions
• Services of a Rail Discoveries tour manager
• Six nights accommodation
• All travel by rail and coach
Aviemore • 8 meals – 6 breakfasts (B)
Mallaig and 2 dinners (D)
Fort William
Scotland
Blair Atholl
• G roup transfers to and from the
4 airport on day of arrival and departure
Queen’s View Pitlochry
North Sea Highlights
• E njoy a guided tour through
the Scottish capital, Edinburgh
• T ravel to Queen’s View for spectacular
2 views over Loch Tummel
Edinburgh • T our Blair Castle and its gardens
• Ride the world's greatest railway journey
on the legendary Jacobite steam train
• Steam alongside the River Spey on
Coach Rail Stay (nights) the vintage Strathspey Steam Railway
• Spot wildlife at Highland Wildlife Park
14 Europe By Rail 2020Go far for less
from
$255
per day
2020 Dates and Prices (A$)
per person, twin share
– Edinburgh Return
From Apr. 26
May 3, 17
$1,789 June 28
July 12
Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27
Oct. 4
Solo travellers add on from $650.
Enquire for details.
Tipping and porterage not included. Recommended tip for
tour manager: £2 per person, per day. See pages 26-27 for
other tipping and porterage guidelines, terms and conditions.
Tour Code: KREUAHS7
Above: Queen’s View, Loch Tummel. Below left: Jacobite steam train, Fort William.
Scotland thrives with lochs, Day 3: Blair Atholl - over heathery moors and the River Spey,
glens and sparkling burns. Queen's View - Pitlochry the scenery of the Cairngorm National
Explore Edinburgh and witness One of the most iconic panoramas in Park provides the perfect backdrop.
Scotland awaits! You’re off to Queen’s Upon disembarking, discover the wildlife
these ragged landscapes by rail. and endangered animals of the Scottish
View, a famous vantage point on the
eastern edge of Loch Tummel. Be certain mountains on a drive in the Highland
Day 1: Arrive Edinburgh Wildlife Park. BD
your camera is charged, as this is one of
The collision of past and present in the country’s most photographed areas.
Edinburgh is unlike anywhere else Day 6: Blair Atholl - Edinburgh
In Pitlochry, enjoy free time before you
in Europe. You’ll meet your tour make your way to Blair Castle. Once Head back to Edinburgh after breakfast
manager and other travelling guests gatekeeper to the Scottish Highlands, for a relaxed afternoon. Why not get lost
before checking into your hotel. discover its turbulent history on a tour. in the city’s cobbled alleyways, climb
Hot Tip! Only inches separate the living After viewing some of its unique rooms, Arthur’s Seat, hear the tales of defence
from the dead, and nowhere is this truer take a walk around Diana’s Grove and and conquest at Edinburgh Castle, or visit
than in Edinburgh’s haunted Old Town. the restored Hercules Garden – both the Pitt Street Market for a local ale.
Teeming with shocking tales, why not frequently used in film and television. B Stay: Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge.B
scare yourself on a ghost tour and learn
of the city’s ghoulish underbelly. Day 4: Blair Atholl - Day 7: Depart Edinburgh
Stay: Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge. Fort William - Mallaig Your rail discovery of Scotland draws
Today, follow in the tracks of the wizards to an end. Cheerio, haste ye back. B
Day 2: Edinburgh - Blair Atholl before you on the Jacobite steam train
This morning, enjoy Edinburgh's Georgian (aka the Hogwarts Express). On one
architecture on a guided walking tour of the world's most scenic railway lines,
through the Old Town and Royal Mile. journey through impressive landscapes
Then, see the Queen’s official residence, as the train crosses over the Glenfinnan
Holyroodhouse and Greyfriars Statue viaduct. You'll also hear tales of the
Church and Graveyard. Afterwards, head battles fought by the Jacobite clansmen
by train to Blair Atholl, a town renowned
for its fantastic scenery and royal heritage.
On arrival, you'll check into your baronial-
style stone hotel before dinner. Hot Tip!
in the late 17th and 18th centuries.
Enjoy panoramic views of this wild corner
of the world before passing through
HOT TIPS!
Arisaig and Mallaig. B
For a truly Scottish experience, be sure • Edinburgh's Old Town is the perfect
to mull over the distinctive character Day 5: Blair Atholl - Aviemore place to give yourself the spooks –
of a Blair Atholl 12 Year Old single malt Steam through the Scottish Highlands ghost tours are a popular attraction
whiskey, have a pint or swap stories over aboard the Strathspey Steam Railway. and it's worth finding out why!
a wee dram at the hotel's alehouse. On this restored section of the original
Four Nights: Blair Atholl, Highland Railway Line, enjoy a nostalgic • Channel your inner Scot and enjoy
Atholl Arms Hotel. BD experience of the 1950s. As you travel a drink at the hotel's alehouse
travelglo.com.au 15Essential Scandinavia 8 Days
Inclusions
Oslo
• Services of a Rail Discoveries tour manager
2
• Seven nights accommodation
Norway • All travel by rail and coach
• 10 meals – 7 breakfasts (B)
and 3 dinners (D)
3 Stockholm
• G roup transfers to and from the
airport on day of arrival and departure
Sweden Baltic Sea
Highlights
• S ee Oslo's Royal Palace and Parliament
North Sea during a walking tour then hop on
a fjord boat to take in even more sights
• In Stockholm, walk the streets of
Gamla Stan, stop at the royal palace,
2 and cruise around its archipelago
Denmark
Copenhagen • E xplore Copenhagen by coach and
enjoy an in-depth canal boat cruise
Rail Stay (nights)
16 Europe By Rail 2020Go far for less
from
$369
per day
2020 Dates and Prices (A$)
per person, twin share
– Oslo to Copenhagen
From May 8#
June 5, 26
$2,959 July 10
Sept. 4
Solo travellers add on from $1,200.
Enquire for details.
Tipping and porterage not included. Recommended tip
for tour manager: 15DKK per person, per day. # Variation to
itinerary. See pages 26-27 for other tipping and porterage
guidelines, terms and conditions.
Tour Code: KREUCNS8
Above: Mariaberget, Stockholm. Below left: Nyhavn Canal, Copenhagen.
Scandinavia is known for being to the Swedish capital by train. Liberal- Hot Tip! Over 400 kilometres of cycle
the happiest region in the world. thinking and home to a giant technology paths snake through the capital. So, take
Visit its exciting capital cities and scene, Stockholm is an open blend of Old advantage of the clean air and rent a bike.
and New world. Two Nights: Scandic Copenhagen. BD
stunning fjords to discover why.
Three Nights: Stockholm,
Scandic Klara or Scandic Continental. BD Day 7: Copenhagen
Day 1: Arrive Oslo
By coach, get to know the city's gems
Oslo is an irresistible city built Day 4: Stockholm including Amalienborg Palace,
on innovation and surrounded by
Get an in-depth insight of Stockholm Christiansborg Palace, Nyhavn canal,
mountains and seas. After meeting
today, discovering some of the the Royal Opera House and Little Mermaid
your fellow travellers and tour manager,
city’s famous sights and world- statue. Copenhagen’s waterways then
swap your travel plans over dinner tonight.
class architecture by foot. Walk the await! Board a boat for a cruise of the
Hot Tip! Norway has a surprisingly strong
cobblestoned streets of Gamla Stan city's canals and drift past the churches,
jazz scene. Get on your dancing shoes
before stopping by the Royal Palace castles, and townhouses. After, whether
and head into town. Hidden alleys and
and City Hall. Afterwards, cruise you are looking for a quick bite or a
laneways are hip places for live music.
around the city’s archipelago for a unique gourmet experience, you won’t go hungry.
Two Nights: Oslo, Thon Hotel Opera. D perspective of the Venice of the North. The rest of the day is yours to explore! B
Hot Tip! For a truly Swedish experience,
Day 2: Oslo try a cinnamon roll at Sundbergs Day 8: Depart Copenhagen
Nestled between pristine forests and Konditori, Stockholm’s oldest café. B Bid farvel as your adventure ends today. B
the Oslofjord, Norway's capital is one
of Europe’s fastest-growing cities. Absorb Day 5: Stockholm
its rich history on a guided walking tour Your last day in Stockholm has endless
of the Royal Palace, National Theatre, options to fill your free time. Perhaps
Parliament, Opera House and Akershus head underground to see the world’s
fortress. Afterwards, a fjord boat tour
takes in sights including Hovedøya, the
Dyna Lighthouse, the Bygdøy peninsula
longest art exhibition, dance through
the ABBA Museum, or, if you’re daring,
strip off and jump into the waters of Lake
HOT TIPS!
and Fram Museum. With some of the
afternoon free, why not face Munch's
Källtorpssjön. Before you leave, don’t • Oslo is home to a thriving jazz scene
forget to have some Swedish meatballs that's worth checking out
The Scream at the National Gallery, taste – served with creamy mashed potatoes,
the local culinary – elk, or try to see Gustav thick gravy and lingonberry jam. B • Offering all sorts of traditional
Vigeland’s 212 sculptures in Frogner Park. B pastries, Stockholm's oldest cafe,
Day 6: Stockholm - Copenhagen
Day 3: Oslo - Stockholm Sundbergs Konditori, is sure to tempt
It's onwards by train to Copenhagen,
Another day, another rail adventure. where you’ll check into your hotel. • Ever eco-conscious, Copenhagen
Leaving Oslo after a free morning, enjoy Should you have the energy, the hotel is overrun with bicycle tracks
the Scandinavian scenery as you head is a ten minute walk from Tivoli Gardens. – why not rent a bike for a spin?
travelglo.com.au 17Rome & Sorrento 9 Days
Inclusions
• Services of a Rail Discoveries tour manager
• Eight nights accommodation
Adriatic Sea • All travel by rail and coach
• 14 meals – 8 breakfasts (B)
and 6 dinners (D)
Rome
• G roup transfers to and from the
3 airport on day of arrival and departure
Italy
Highlights
Pompei
Tyrrhenian Sea Naples • T ake a guided walking tour of Rome
5 Sorrento • Enjoy a high-speed rail journey
from Rome to Naples
• S et out on a boat along the glorious
Amalfi Coast
• Explore the seaside town of Sorrento
• Travel by train to Pompeii and enjoy
a guided tour of this ancient city
Coach Rail Stay (nights)
18 Europe By Rail 2020Go far for less
from
$265
per day
2020 Dates and Prices (A$)
per person, twin share
– Rome to Sorrento
From Apr. 16, 28#
May 10#, 22
$2,389 June 3#
Sept. 8#, 20
Oct. 2
Solo travellers add on from $700.
Enquire for details.
Tipping and porterage not included. Recommended tip for
tour manager: €2 per person, per day. # Variation to itinerary.
See pages 26-27 for other tipping and porterage guidelines,
terms and conditions.
Tour Code: KREURSS9
Above: Colosseum, Rome. Below left: Amalfi Coast, Sorrentine Peninsula.
Take a journey into Rome's historic Day 4: Rome - Sorrento Day 7: Pompeii
past before stopping to smell the Today, board a high-speed train bound Today, board the Campania Express to
sea air in the Mediterranean sun. for Naples, before a coach takes you Pompeii, where a tour will lead you around
A perfect blend of city and sea. to Sorrento. Perched high above the this perfectly preserved city surrounding
Mediterranean, this seaside town of Mount Vesuvius. Dig into ancient Roman
Day 1: Arrive Rome lemon groves and mermaids has been history and walk the cobblestone streets,
one of the most popular destinations view the excavated marketplaces, villas,
The Eternal City awaits your discovery! in Italy for over two millennia. Enjoy the temples and bath houses, and learn about
A historical centre overflowing warm sun as you check into your hotel the civilization that once lived here. BD
with culture, Rome is known for its – just five minutes from Sorrento –
archaeological wonders and romantic before free time in the afternoon. Day 8: Sorrento
atmosphere. Relax with fellow travellers Hot Tip! Be sure to stop in at a pastry Make the most of your day in Sorrento.
before meeting your tour manager. Dig shop to sample some of Sorrento’s local Live the high life and set sail to Capri,
into dinner at a local restaurant tonight. confectioneries – it’s hard to go past the hike the Path of the Gods, taste a vineyard's
Three Nights: Smooth Hotel Rome Termini Torta Caprese chocolate-almond cake! top drop or set out to explore Salerno.
or Hotel Madison Rome. D Five Nights: Sant'Agnello di Sorrento, Hot Tip! If time permits, discover the lemon
Majestic Palace Hotel. BD scented village of Conca dei Marini. BD
Day 2: Rome
Get ready for a day of adventure. Day 5: Sorrento Day 9: Depart Sorrento
Absorb rich history in a guided walking With a day free in the Mediterranean Have a last cappuccino and final gelati;
tour, which includes seeing the Colosseum, sun, discover some local pleasures. it's time to say ciao. B
Forum, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona, Have your camera at the ready in
all before throwing a coin in the Trevi Sorrento’s Old Town. Why not be led
Fountain. Your afternoon is yours to enjoy. through the main streets on-board the
Make sure to sample a piping hot Supplì!B white City Train. Or, people watch at Piazza
Tasso. Hot Tip! Lose yourself in the beauty
HOT TIPS!
Day 3: Rome
of a Sorrento sunset before finishing your
You’ll need all of the hours during free evening off with a shot of limoncello. BD
time today, as Rome’s charms are many.
The iconic Spanish Steps are a must-visit, Day 6: Amalfi Coast
as is the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, • In Sorrento, make sure to pick up
Discover Italy’s most iconic shoreline some traditional confectioneries
which houses a sneaky museum as you spend the day skirting the Amalfi
underneath. Or, you might choose Coast by boat, with time in Amalfi to from a local pasticceria
to head to the Vatican City to be amazed
by the Renaissance treasures, priceless
explore. With a skipper at the helm, bypass • Enjoy the beauty of the Amalfi Coast
the crowds as you cruise past seaside with a shot of limoncello
artworks and famous Michelangelo villages, coves, beaches and grottoes.
frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. There
really is no wrong decision. B
Should you have time, the best fashion • See why Conca dei Marini has been
boutiques are found along Corso Italia. BD a long-time favourite of the famous
travelglo.com.au 19Italian Explorer 9 Days
Inclusions
• Services of a Rail Discoveries tour manager
2 Venice
• Eight nights accommodation
• All travel by rail, coach and boat
• 11 meals – 8 breakfasts (B)
Montecatini Terme and 3 dinners (D)
3 • G roup transfers to and from the
Luca Florence airport on day of arrival and departure
Pisa
Highlights
Italy Adriatic Sea
• See Rome's most iconic sights
on a guided walking tour
• Take a high-speed rail journey
Rome 3 from Rome to Florence
• Enjoy a walking tour of Florence
Tyrrhenian Sea • Stay in the heart of Tuscany
• Visit Pisa and its famous Leaning Tower
Coach Rail Stay (nights)
• Wander the walled town of Lucca
• See St Mark’s Square and the Basilica
during a guided tour of Venice
20 Europe By Rail 2020Go far for less
from
$305
per day
2020 Dates and Prices (A$)
per person, twin share
– Rome to Venice
From Apr. 29
June 3
$2,749 Sept. 2
Oct. 14
Solo travellers add on from $750.
Enquire for details.
Tipping and porterage not included. Recommended tip for
tour manager: €2 per person, per day. See pages 26-27 for
other tipping and porterage guidelines, terms and conditions.
Tour Code: KREUITS9
Above: Tuscany. Below left: Trevi Fountain, Rome.
Italy is known for its food, passion, Day 4: Rome - Florence Day 8: Venice
history and art. Taste the splendour - Montecatini Terme Take time to explore Venice on your own
of fresh limoncello, wander its There’s no better way to see Italy than by during a day of freedom. Be serenaded
ancient streets and enjoy diverse train. Today, it's the high-speed Le Frecce on a gondola cruise along the Grand
scenery at every turn. taking you to the cradle of Renaissance: Canal, view the former political heart
Florence. Don’t forget your camera for the of the Venetian Republic at Doge’s Palace
walking tour, as the Florence Duomo and or watch the waterway from atop the
Day 1: Arrive Rome
Vecchio Bridge are great from all angles. Rialto Bridge. Hot Tip! If quirk is your
Welcome to Rome! A cityscape of You'll then coach through the Tuscan thing, visit Libreria Acqua Alta, also
treasures, you’ll soon see why this is countryside to your hotel. known as ‘the bookstore of high water’.
one of Europe’s most romantic cities. Here, its owner has adapted to constant
Three Nights: Montecatini Terme,
After dinner, should you fancy something flooding by stacking books in bathtubs,
Grand Hotel Francia & Quirinale. BD
sweet, a gelateria is a short walk away. barrels, canoes and gondolas. B
You know what they say, when in Rome! Day 5: Montecatini Terme
Three Nights: Smooth Hotel Day 9: Depart Venice
Make the most of your free day.
Rome Termini. D Watch the world go by at the Parco After a half hour boat transfer to the
delle Terme, unwind in the thermal airport, the magic ends today along
Day 2: Rome with your tour. Arrivederci! B
waters at Terme Tettucio, or tempt
Step back in time this morning, taking your taste buds with a Tuscan sweet
in history around every corner, with – the Bargilli Cialda artisan wafer biscuit. B
a guided walking tour which includes
seeing the Roman Forum, Colosseum, Day 6: Montecatini Terme - Lucca - Pisa
Piazza Venezia and Pantheon, before Travel by rail to the walled city of Lucca
finding the Trevi Fountain. The rest of the and stroll back in time. In the afternoon,
day is yours to explore. Or, simply lap up arrive in Pisa. Home to the world’s most
'la dolce vita' lifestyle and sample the city’s beloved architectural mistake, take the
HOT TIPS!
street food. Hot Tip! At the Trevi Fountain, ultimate cliché photo at the Leaning
don’t forget to throw a coin over your Tower. After, enjoy other impressive
shoulder to ensure your return to Rome. B structures in the Piazza dei Miracoli. B
Day 3: Rome Day 7: Venice • Ensure your return to Rome by
Today, linger over breakfast before taking The railway tracks lead you to Venice tossing a coin into the famous
in Rome independently. Perhaps unlock today. Pity the day trippers as you check Trevi Fountain!
the mysteries of the Vatican Museums
and admire Michelangelo’s frescoes in
in to your Venice hotel, before a guided
walk of St Mark’s Square and the Basilica.
• Check out the bookstore in
the Sistine Chapel. Or, relax outside in Tonight, you'll dine at a local restaurant. Venice that has perfected the
St Peter's Square and people watch at art of staying afloat during
one of the largest churches in the world. B Two Nights: Venice, Hotel Belle Epoque.BD
times of flood
travelglo.com.au 21Scenic Switzerland 8 Days
Inclusions
• Services of a Rail Discoveries tour manager
• Seven nights accommodation
• All travel by rail
• 11 meals – 7 breakfasts (B)
and 4 dinners (D)
Zürich
• G roup transfers to and from the
airport on day of arrival and departure
Switzerland 3 Klosters
Highlights
4
Montreux
Brig • E njoy time at leisure in Zermatt
Poschiavo
Locarno • T ravel over the Centovalli Railway to
Zermatt Locarno on the shores of Lake Maggiore
Domodossola
Italy • T ake an excursion to Montreux
• Ride the Glacier Express through the
stunning landscapes of the Swiss Alps
• Board the Bernina Express for a rail
journey from Klosters to Poschiavo
Rail Stay (nights)
22 Europe By Rail 2020Go far for less
from
$349
per day
2020 Dates and Prices (A$)
per person, twin share
– Zürich Return
From May 22
June 16
$2,799 Sept. 5
Oct. 6
Solo travellers add on from $500.
Enquire for details.
Tipping and porterage not included. Recommended tip
for tour manager: 3 CHF per person, per day. See pages
26-27 for other tipping and porterage guidelines,
terms and conditions.
Tour Code: KREUSWF8
Above: Château de Chillon, Montreux. Below left: Glacier Express, Swiss Alps.
From turquoise lakes to snow- Day 4: Brig - Montreux or sit back in the beautiful Botanical Garden
capped mountains and stunning Another day, another rail adventure! Alpinum Schatzalp. A resort town of the
alpine scenery; see the best Today, travel through the Swiss countryside famous, who will you see? B
Switzerland has to offer. en route to Montreux. Set at the base
Day 7: Klosters - Poschiavo
of the Alps, nestled on the shores of
Lake Geneva and surrounded by vineyards, Today, prepare to recross the Alps
Day 1: Arrive Zürich - Brig
it’s no surprise Montreux is so appealing on a journey along the Bernina Railway.
Meet in Zürich and transfer by rail to to travellers. Perhaps see the Freddie Snap photos as you thread in and
Brig, an important junction since Roman Mercury statue on the waterfront out and around the mountain slopes.
times and the ideal starting point for your or make your way to Château de Chillon, On the highest-altitude rail route in
Swiss expedition. After dinner, you might a medieval castle set on a small island. Europe, learn from experts as you
like to taste a local drop at a bar in the Hot Tip! Indulge in Switzerland's enjoy stunning sights around every
scenic town square. favourite chocolate, with a block corner. On arrival in Poschiavo, enjoy
Four Nights: Brig, Hotel Stockalperhof. D of the famous Maison Cailler. BD free time. Why not take a walk through
the town centre and soak in its dream-
Day 2: Brig - Zermatt Day 5: Brig - Klosters like atmosphere before returning to
Did you know that Zermatt is a car-free There really is no better way to see Klosters for dinner. BD
city? It’s a good thing we travel there Switzerland than by train, a fact that
by train! On arrival, wander at your own Day 8: Klosters - Depart Zürich
becomes truly apparent aboard the
pace. Perhaps walk along one of the many Glacier Express – the world’s slowest You'll board a train back to Zürich today
marked trails, stroll the city's old village express. Travelling in panoramic to end your tour, rested and rejuvenated
or take a ride on the highest open-air carriages, ramble through the Swiss from the fresh Alpine air. B
rack railway in Europe, the Gornergrat meadows, past stone castles and
Railway. Hot Tip! With a lineup of great across mountains. On arrival in to
restaurants, you don’t have to look far the small but chic village of Klosters,
for great food in Zermatt. Or, for a walker's paradise, relax in your hotel.
something more traditional, hark back Hot Tip! Dance late into the night at Casa
HOT TIPS!
to the 1970s fondue era and dive Antica, a centuries-old converted barn.
bread-first into this melted delicacy. B Three Nights: Klosters,
Day 3: Brig - Domodossola - Locarno Silvretta Parkhotel AG. BD
Head to Domodossola for a journey on Day 6: Klosters • Treat yourself at one of the authentic
the Centovalli Railway. Whisking you A surprising picture-book town full of fondue restaurants in Zermatt
across sky-high viaducts, sheer cliffs
and dense forests, the narrow-gauge
culture and history, Klosters is yours • When in Montreux, you must
to explore today. With a day free, get try Maison Cailler chocolate
track is the most picturesque route to in touch with nature on a hike through
Lake Maggiore. Stop briefly on the lake
shore of Locarno for time at leisure. B
Zwergenweg Muggestutz, see historic • Pack your dancing shoes, Casa Antica
displays at the Nutli-Huschi Folk Museum is Klosters top after-hours spot
travelglo.com.au 23Highlights of Portugal 8 Days
Inclusions
• Services of a Rail Discoveries tour manager
Pinhão • Seven nights accommodation
• All travel by rail and coach
3 Régua
• 10 meals – 7 breakfasts (B)
Porto and 3 dinners (D)
• G roup transfers to and from the
airport on day of arrival and departure
Highlights
Portugal
• A dmire the sights of Lisbon during a tour
through the Portuguese capital
• T ravel by train to the World Heritage-
Sintra listed city of Sintra
4 • T ake in the architectural wonders
Lisbon of Porto during a guided tour
• Visit a local port estate for
a port tasting in Pinhão
Coach Rail Stay (nights)
24 Europe By Rail 2020Go far for less
from
$249
per day
2020 Dates and Prices (A$)
per person, twin share
– Lisbon to Porto
From May 4, 11
June 15
$1,999 Sept. 7, 14
Oct. 5
Solo travellers add on from $850.
Enquire for details.
Tipping and porterage not included. Recommended tip for
tour manager: €2 per person, per day. See pages 26-27 for
other tipping and porterage guidelines, terms and conditions.
Tour Code: KREUOLF8
Above: Douro Valley, Portugal. Below left: Lisbon, Portugal.
Discover the delights of Portugal, Day 4: Lisbon Day 7: Porto
one of Europe's oldest nations, Lisbon is yours to discover today. Much is On your final day, set out to discover
crossing the coast from vibrant still to be tasted, from pastries to seafood Porto at leisure. Why not climb the
Lisbon to the cultural hub of Porto. and the sour cherry ‘ginjinha’ liqueur. Clérigos Tower and be rewarded with
Perhaps board a ferry for an inexpensive a panorama of the city, or wrangle a
Day 1: Arrive Lisbon city view, or if you prefer to escape bargain at a local market. Perhaps spark
the bustle, central Portugal’s coast and your imagination at the Livraria Lello
Portugal’s capital is as colourful as it is villages are all accessible by train. Maybe bookstore, walk across the Dom Luis
vibrant. After dinner at a local restaurant, cap off your evening at a Fado restaurant bridge or just go with the flow – after
why not take to Lisbon’s largest park – and savour a rousing performance. all, you are in Porto! Hot Tip! The city
Eduardo VII Park. Its city views are fit Hot Tip! Board the vintage Tram 28 and truly unfolds itself along its waterfront.
for a king - or at least a photo or two. make your way up the steep roads of the A stroll in the Ribeira quarter, with
Four Nights: Lisbon, Exe Liberdade. D Alfama district. You get the best views if frequent stops at the Port wine cellars,
you sit on the left! B is a must-do adventure of colour
Day 2: Lisbon and flavour. BD
Enjoy Lisbon like the locals do, taking Day 5: Lisbon - Porto
an unhurried guided tour through Today you’ll hop on a train bound north Day 8: Depart Porto
its cobblestone streets. Explore the for Porto. Set at the mouth of the River Relaxed and refreshed, say goodbye
city’s quarters and squares, riverbank Douro, Portugal’s second largest city is as your adventure ends today. B
promenades, parks and boutiques before one of the most eclectic destinations in
enjoying a slice of cake at a local cafe, Europe. On a tour you’ll seek out some
then finishing at the aristocratic quarter of of the city’s architectural wonders,
Belém. Hot Tip! At Park, a rooftop bar on a Ribeira and Vila Nova de Gaia. After
multi-storey car park in Bairro Alto, watch dinner this evening, maybe sample a
HOT TIPS!
the sunset with your camera (and drink) traditional local dish, Tripas à Moda do
at the ready – the view is spectacular. B Porto – it dates back over 500 years!
Day 3: Sintra Three Nights: Grande Hotel do Porto. BD
Journey by train to the World Heritage- Day 6: Porto - Pinhão - Régua • Welcome a warm evening atop
listed city of Sintra. Within the shadow Taste the beauty of Portugal today
a unique rooftop bar in Bairro Alto
of Dom Pedro IV’s statue, leave Rossio
Station and pass vineyards, stone castles
during an excursion into the Douro Valley. • Take Tram 28 in Lisbon up to
Departing by train, you’ll sweep through the Alfama district – sit on the
and rolling green hills before being scenic hills, terraced vineyards and
dropped off in the heart of the city. With left side for the best views!
sleepy villages. Stop in Pinhão for free
spare time, why not visit the fairytale-like
Pena Palace or explore the town’s historic
time, before sampling port at a local • The Ribeira quarter in Porto is
port estate near Régua. Here, learn a great place to go for a stroll
centre. You’ll then return to Lisbon in the about the production process from the
evening for dinner at your convenience. B and glass of wine
mouths of the producers themselves. B
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ensure that passengers enjoy high levels of cleanliness, SPECIAL OFFERS other document is not confirmation that the request will
comfort and service. The hotels listed in this brochure will be TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS OFFER be met. Unless and until specifically confirmed, all special
used on almost all holiday packages, however, if a change is Save up to $200 per couple when six or more people book requests are subject to availability.
necessary for any reason, TravelGlo will endeavour to ensure together on the same TravelGlo tour, and book that tour at
that alternative accommodation is of an equivalent standard CREDIT & DEBIT CARD SURCHARGES
the same time. Discount is combinable with other offers. If you pay TravelGlo by credit or debit card surcharges will
to those shown. Hotel rooms are not available for check in Not combinable with any other group discount.
before 3pm and require check out by 10am. Should you wish apply. In the case of credit cards a surcharge of between 1%
to check in earlier or to stay longer, you may be required to THANK YOU VOUCHER and 3% (depending on the card used), will be added to the
book and pay for additional nights. After completion of your TravelGlo tour, you will receive tour price. In the case of debit cards a charge of 0.5% will be
a Thank You e-voucher valued at $100 per person ($200 added to the tour price.
TWIN OR DOUBLE ROOMS per couple). The e-voucher will be redeemable on your next
Accommodation in all hotels, regardless of the rating, is in holiday with the APT Travel Group when travelling with APT,
standard rooms (sometimes named superior/deluxe) based on Travelmarvel, Botanica or TravelGlo. Valid for redemption on
twins or doubles unless otherwise stated. trips of 7 days or more and valid for 6 months. A valid email
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