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PROMOTIONAL BROCHURE   THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2014

EXPLORE NEW
HORIZONS

                                                      FEATURING
                                                     Lakes and Mountains
                                                        The Great Beyond
                                                  Become a Culture Vulture
EXPLORE NEW HORIZONS - FEATURING Lakes and Mountains The Great Beyond Become a Culture Vulture
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WELCOME TO                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        IN THIS ISSUE

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  5 UNDER £500                                                                                          03
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  LET US ENTERTAIN YOU                                                                                  04
A very warm welcome to your latest Mail Travel supplement.
As we are now well into spring, with a variety of sporting events approaching
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  DISCOVER ITALY                                                                                        06
and the sunny season just around the corner, we are turning our attention to
summer and exciting times ahead.                                                                                                                                                                                                                  LAKES AND MOUNTAINS                                                                                   08
We kick things off with some superb value getaways with our big 5 under
£500; turn to pages four and five for a selection of our fabulous events, tickets                                                                                                                                                                 SCOTLAND OR IRELAND                                                                                   10
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and tours; explore beautiful Italy on pages six and seven; page eight transports
you to the world’s breathtaking lakes and mountains; page nine looks at river                                                                                                                                                                     THE GREAT BEYOND
cruising; discover Ireland’s charms and Scotland’s grandeur on pages 10 and
11; travel further afield on pages 12 and 13; get your culture fix on pages                                                                                                                                                                       BECOME A
14 and 15; and finally, browse a wide range of river cruises with fantastic
savings on page 16.                                                                                                                                                                                                                               CULTURE VULTURE                                                                                       14
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Whether you are looking for a short break, a grand escape or you’re completely
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Friday September 5, 2014
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                     before enjoying a delicious afternoon tea in the hotel
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     restaurant. Following this, Daily Mail columnist and royal author Robert Hardman will talk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     about the royal family before heading over to Buckingham Palace for a private tour through
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     the State Rooms and special exhibition named Royal Childhood. Enjoy a glass of Champagne
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     in the Bow Room as the tour ends. Check out after breakfast and take a Thames river cruise
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     at your leisure on the Saturday.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Our price includes one night’s four-star bed-and-breakfast accommodation at the Flemings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Mayfair London Hotel (normally £203 per person per night), private tour of Buckingham
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Palace, Thames river cruise to take at your leisure (one-way river cruise between
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                                                                                                                                                                                                           Paris by Eurostar
                                                                                                                                                                                                           4 days from £269pp†
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Selected departures from April to
                                                                                                                                                                                                           November 2014
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Paris has it all, Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Élysées, Sacré Coeur, the Rue de Rivoli and world
                                                                                                                                                                                                           renowned museums. And of course you can’t forget the
                                                                                                                                                                                                           towering Eiffel Tower.
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Our price includes regional rail connections on selected
                                                                                                                                                                                                           dates (supplements might apply); return standard class
                                                                                                                                                                                                           on Eurostar from London; transfers; three nights’ three-
                                                                                                                                                                                                           star bed-and-breakfast accommodation; a variety of tours
                                                                                                                                                                                                           and excursions; services of a tour manager. †From price
                                                                                                                                                                                                           based on November 7, 2014.
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Holiday code r027
                                                                                                                                                                                                           To book, please call 0844 472 3147

Bruges by Eurostar                                                              Hidden Portugal                                               Seville, Granada and                                         Krakow
4 days from £269           pp†

Selected departures from April to
                                                                                8 days from £499             pp†

                                                                                Selected departures from May to
                                                                                                                                              Classic Spain                                                4 days from £419pp†
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Selected departures from April to
                                                                                                                                              6 days from £495pp†
November 2014                                                                   October 2014                                                                                                               November 2014
                                                                                                                                              Selected departures from May 2014
Bruges, the most perfectly preserved medieval town in                           Enjoy a Portugal far removed from the resorts and golf                                                                     Krakow is one of the most beautiful cities you will
                                                                                                                                              to November 2015
Europe, has a unique atmosphere. Stroll by one of the                           courses of the Algarve. You’ll find a country of rugged                                                                    ever see, it boasts an amazing collection of over 6,000
canals, sip a coffee in the Old Market or take a gentle                         coastline and spectacular mountains that remains              The beautiful southern province of Andalucia, birthplace     historic buildings. Amble your way through traditional
trip around the town by horse and carriage.                                     largely untouched by the more extreme excesses of             of Picasso, home of flamenco and cradle of the gypsy life,   markets and when it’s time to eat, dine on local
                                                                                modern tourism. Visit coastal resorts and hilltop towns       is a land of history and legend, where some of Europe’s      specialities in beautifully vaulted medieval cellars.
Our price includes rail connections on selected dates
                                                                                of the Minho, Peneda Geres National Park, a famous            most wonderful cities are set against a backdrop of high
(supplements might apply); return, standard class on                                                                                                                                                       Our price includes return flights; three nights’ four-star
                                                                                wine lodge plus optional excursions to Braga (the old         plains and sun-blessed coast.
Eurostar from London St Pancras; return coach transfers                                                                                                                                                    bed-and-breakfast accommodation; sightseeing tour
from Lille to your hotel; three nights’ three-star bed-                         Portugese capital) and Santiago de Compostela in Spain.       Our price includes return flights; five nights’ bed-and-     of the old-town; visit to the castle district, home of the
and-breakfast accommodation; a variety of tours and                             Our price includes return flights; seven nights’ half-board   breakfast accommodation; return airport to hotel             Royal Palace; visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau; services of a
excursions; services of a tour manager. †From price                             accommodation; services of a tour manager. †From price        transfers; services of a tour manager. †From price based     tour manager. †From price based on November 6, 2014
based on November 2, 2014.                                                      based on October 13, 2014 from London Gatwick.                on March 22, 2015 from London Gatwick.                       from Bristol.
Holiday code r044                                                               Holiday code n045                                             Holiday code n103                                            Holiday code r031
To book, please call 0844 472 3147                                              To book, please call 0844 472 3146                            To book, please call 0844 472 3146                           To book, please call 0844 472 3147

          To book, please call the number listed or visit mailtravel.co.uk/10Apr14
Please see page 16 for our full terms and conditions. Prices based on two sharing unless otherwise stated.
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Let us entertain you
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                                                                         Grab your umbrella and sun lotion and let us entertain you...
                               With the UK and Europe hosting a year-round calendar full of events, including carnivals, festivals, vibrant theatre and music, we’re thrilled to offer
                                                                  a wide variety of tickets, and tours, to some of the hottest events around.

Andre Rieu
2 days from £169pp†
Selected departures in 2014
Andre Rieu is back on tour in 2014 performing around the world before playing
a string of dates in the UK (London, Glasgow and Birmingham) as well as in
Brussels and his hometown of Maastricht. One of the world’s greatest musical
entertainers, Andre Rieu has recreated the atmosphere of 19th-century
Viennese Dance Halls with his innovative stage performances famed for their
high-energy drama and sense of fun.
We’ve worked with specialist operators to bring you a range of Andre Rieu
concert packages, each including concert tickets, accommodation, transfers
(hotel to concert and back) and the services of a representative. You can also
choose from packages that include transport - taking all the stress out of
planning your trip and allowing you to save all your energy for dancing
in the aisles! †From price based on London concert, December 18,2014.
To book, please call 0844 472 3146 or visit www.mailtravel.co.uk/
andrerieu1 for our full selection of Andre Rieu breaks

Wimbledon                                                                        Hampton Court Flower Show                                                         Edinburgh Tattoo and Loch Lomond
2 days from £139     pp†
                                                                                 2 days from £115    pp†
                                                                                                                                                                   4 days from £439pp†
Departs July 5 and 6, 2014                                                       Departs July 11, 2014                                                             Selected departures in August 2014
Soak up the atmosphere of the world’s most famous tennis championships.          Held at the height of the summer, against the backdrop of one of the great        Enjoy a tour of the stunning scenery of the Trossachs and Loch Lomond, and
Wander the outside courts, watch the action on court, savour strawberries        Royal Palaces, the Royal Horticultural Society’s Hampton Court Flower Show,       experience the unforgettable drama of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Soak up
and cream (perhaps with a glass of champagne or Pimms) and spot celebrities      with its fabulous show gardens, floral marquees, gift and gadgets, is packed      the pomp and pageantry of this magical event, as massed pipes and drums,
and players, on our super-value break.                                           with ideas and inspiration.                                                       dancers and display teams create a dazzling spectacle.
Our price includes one night’s bed-and-breakfast accommodation; return           Our price includes one night’s bed-and-breakfast accommodation; admission         Our price includes return flights to Edinburgh; three nights’ bed-and-breakfast
coach travel; a full day at Wimbledon with a reserved seat on Number One         to Hampton Court Flower Show; a visit to Windsor; coach travel throughout;        accommodation; two evening meals; a seat for the Edinburgh Tattoo and tour
Court to see the junior and veteran events; a visit to Royal Windsor; services   services of a tour manager.                                                       of Edinburgh, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs; services of a tour manager.
of a tour manager. †From price based on July 6, 2014.                            Holiday code n441
                                                                                                                                                                   †
                                                                                                                                                                    From price based on August 1, 2014 from London Luton.
Holiday code n479                                                                To book, please call 0844 472 3146                                                Holiday code n489
To book, please call 0844 472 3146                                                                                                                                 To book, please call 0844 472 3146

        To book, please call the number listed or visit mailtravel.co.uk/10Apr14
                                                                                                                                                                Prices based on two sharing unless otherwise stated. Please see page16 for our full terms and conditions.
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Chelsea Flower Show and                                                                                      Verona Opera
Kew Gardens                                                                                                  7 days from £995pp†
                                                                                                             Selected departures in August 2014
2 days from £155pp
                                                                                                             Every summer the Arena di Verona Opera Festival fills the magnificent Roman
Departs May 23, 2014
                                                                                                             amphitheatre in the heart of the city with enchanting and beautiful music.
Visit Chelsea, the world’s most famous and best-loved flower show. Marvel
                                                                                                             Enjoy spectacular open-air opera performances in this atmospheric ancient
at the fabulous show gardens, get advice and inspiration, and see the latest
                                                                                                             building whilst also discovering some of Italy’s most breathtaking cities and
in garden design and equipment. With a visit to historic Kew Gardens also
                                                                                                             gorgeous scenery with visits to Lake Garda, Mantova, Venice and Padova.
included, this is a break no garden lover will want to miss.
                                                                                                             Our price includes return flights; six nights’ four-star bed-and-breakfast
Our price includes one night’s bed-and-breakfast accommodation; entry to
                                                                                                             accommodation; side numbered seats to Carmen and Carmina Burana Gala;
the Chelsea Flower Show; entry to Kew Gardens; coach travel throughout;
                                                                                                             services of a tour manager. †From price based on August 6, 2014 from
services of a tour manager.
                                                                                                             London Gatwick.
Holiday code n444
                                                                                                             Holiday code te102
To book, please call 0844 472 3146
                                                                                                             To book, please call 0844 571 0962

                                                                                                                                                                                              NEW        Call the Midwife
                                                                                                                                                                                             3 days from £269pp†
                                                                                                                                                                                             Selected departures in October 2014
                                                                                                                                                                                             Explore the filming locations of the popular series Call The Midwife, complete
                                                                                                                                                                                             with Midwife guide, at Chatham Historic Dockyard. You will be regaled with
                                                                                                                                                                                             tales from the set and learn about how the Dockyards were transformed into
                                                                                                                                                                                             the streets of Poplar, East London.
                                                                                                                                                                                             There will also be time to enjoy the attractions of the Dockyards themselves,
                                                                                                                                                                                             with afternoon tea at the Commissioners House and a tour of East London,
                                                                                                                                                                                             including the Museum of London Docklands.
                                                                                                                                                                                             Our price includes two nights’ four-star bed-and-breakfast accommodation;
                                                                                                                                                                                             welcome reception and three-course dinner with wine; second dinner at the
                                                                                                                                                                                             hotel; all talks, admissions and guided tours; full touring itinerary; services of
                                                                                                                                                                                             a tour manager. †From price based on October 30, 2014.
                                                                                                                                                                                             Holiday code te105
                                                                                                                                                                                             To book, please call 0844 571 0962

                                                                                                                                                                                              NEW        Coronation Street – The Tour
                                                                                                                                                                                             2 days from £119pp†
                                                                                                                                                                                             Selected departures from June to September 2014
                                                                                                                                                                                             Here’s your chance to stroll down the famous cobbles of Coronation Street,
                                                                                                                                                                                             former home to years of drama, laughter and tears. The new guided tour,
                                                                                                                                                                                             available for just six months, is a must for all Corrie fans and your last chance
                                                                                                                                                                                             to see original Coronation Street sets. You’ll also explore beautiful ‘Last of
                                                                                                                                                                                             the Summer Wine’ country on this wonderful break.
                                                                                                                                                                                             Our price includes one night’s bed-and-breakfast accommodation; coach
                                                                                                                                                                                             travel and touring throughout; services of a tour manager. †From price based
                                                                                                                                                                                             on June 1, 2014.
                                                                                                                                                                                             Holiday code n617
                                                                                                                                                                                             To book, please call 0844 472 3146

          To book, please call the number listed or visit mailtravel.co.uk/10Apr14
Prices based on two sharing unless otherwise stated. Please see page 16 for our full terms and conditions.
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                                                                     DISCOVER ITALY Find your Italy with our beautiful range of Italian getaways.
                                                                 Italy’s historic buildings, sunny countryside and lively cities make for a varied and fascinating
                                                                  holiday destination. As well as engaging city life, Italy offers a multitude of renowned rural
                                                                              escapes and its island life is tough to beat too. A feast for the senses...

Sorrento and the Bay of Naples                                                   Portofino, Florence and Tuscany                                                     Classic Italy
8 days from £399pp†                                                              8 days from £639pp†                                                                8 days from £719pp†
Selected departures from May 2014 to October 2015                                Selected departures from April to October 2014                                     Selected departures from May 2014 to October 2015
Perched upon its cliff-top, Sorrento seems built between the sky and the         Enjoy a wonderful break in one of Tuscany’s most celebrated spa resorts.           Combine a three-night stay overlooking the glorious Bay of Naples with
sea. Its beating heart is the Piazza Tasso. In the evenings its bars and cafes   Discover Santa Margherita, exclusive Portofino and exquisite Florence,             four nights in the sublime Tuscan countryside. Discover brooding Vesuvius,
become the perfect base from which to watch the locals enjoying the              breathtaking Cradle of the Renaissance, on our included excursions, and            fabled Sorrento, ancient Pompeii and the exquisite Amalfi Drive. See historic
passeggiata down the stylish Corso Italia and through the maze of alleyways.     take the opportunity to visit fabled Pisa and Liguria’s stunning Cinque Terre      Montecassino, and visit ‘eternal’ Rome and Renaissance Florence, as well
Our price includes return flights; seven nights’ bed-and-breakfast               coastline. Your delightful Tuscan spa resort, Montecatini Terme, is close to       as beautiful Assisi and extraordinary Orvieto with its great, golden-fronted
accommodation; return airport to hotel transfers; a Sorrento Discount            many of the province’s greatest cities. As well as the spa baths, it boasts        cathedral.
Card, which entitles you to 10 to 20 per cent off in several shops, bars and     beautiful parks, countless eateries, and bars and clubs.                           Our price includes return flights; three nights’ half-board accommodation
restaurants in our two featured resorts; services of a tour manager. †From       Our price includes return flights; seven nights’ half-board accommodation;         in Castellammare di Stabia and four nights’ half-board accommodation in
price based on October 18, 2014 from London Gatwick.                             services of a tour manager. †From price based on April 27, 2014 from               Chianciano Terme; visits to Pompeii, Sorrento, Amalfi Coast, Mount Vesuvius
Holiday code n044                                                                London Gatwick.                                                                    and Montecassino; services of a tour manager. †From price based on October
                                                                                 Holiday code n168                                                                  18, 2014 from London Gatwick.
                                                                                                                                                                    Holiday code n041

        To book, please call 0844 472 3146 or visit mailtravel.co.uk/10Apr14
                                                                                                                                                                 Prices based on two sharing unless otherwise stated. Please see page 16 for our full terms and conditions.
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                                                                                                             The Beautiful Amalfi Coast
                                                                                                             8 days from £685pp†
                                                                                                             Selected departures from May 2014 to October 2015
                                                                                                             The elegant resort of Maiori and a fine hotel provide the ingredients for this
                                                                                                             memorable break in southern Italy. Enjoy a relaxing stay on one of Europe’s
                                                                                                             most beautiful coastlines, close to the famous Amalfi Drive, and discover
                                                                                                             Italy’s stunning landscape and fascinating history on our wonderful range of
                                                                                                             optional excursions. You can join the optional excursions or create your own
                                                                                                             itinerary and explore independently. This wonderful holiday is based in a
                                                                                                             comfortable four-star hotel, where you’ll enjoy half-board accommodation and
                                                                                                             additional comforts such as wine and soft drinks with dinner, in the classic
                                                                                                             resort of Maiori, overlooking the Bay of Salerno
                                                                                                             Our price includes return flights; seven nights’ half-board accommodation;
                                                                                                             return airport to hotel transfers; services of a tour manager. †From price based
                                                                                                             on May 2, 2015 from London Gatwick.
                                                                                                             Holiday code n169

                                                                                                             Seven Cities of Italy
                                                                                                             8 days from £549pp†
                                                                                                             Selected departures from April 2014 to October 2015
                                                                                                             Join us to explore some of the finest cities in Europe. Marvel at exquisite
                                                                                                             Venice and romantic Verona; discover the treasures of Florence and ‘eternal’
                                                                                                             Rome; and wander the shrine at Assisi and the Tuscan gems Siena and San
                                                                                                             Gimignano.
                                                                                                             This escorted holiday sees us based in three resorts. Famous Riva del Garda,
                                                                                                             at Lake Garda’s north-western tip, the spa-resort of Chianciano Terme is our
                                                                                                             second and finally visit Dossobuono, a small village, which is ideally situated
                                                                                                             for a relaxing final day and a convenient transfer to the airport.
                                                                                                             Our price includes return flights to Italy; seven nights’ accommodation; touring
                                                                                                             itinerary as described; services of a tour manager. †From price based on
                                                                                                             May 18, 2014 from London Gatwick.
                                                                                                             Holiday code n043

                                                                                                             The Beautiful Island of Sicily
                                                                                                             8 days from £499pp†
                                                                                                             Selected departures from May to October 2014
                                                                                                             Join us on one of the Mediterranean’s most fascinating and beautiful islands
                                                                                                             for the chance to holiday in charming hotels and enjoy warm waters, fine
                                                                                                             dining, Sicilian hospitality and, on optional excursions, explore beguiling
                                                                                                             sights, such as the stunning hill-top town of Taormina, the ancient treasures
                                                                                                             of Agrigento and snow-capped Etna. Set between the toe of Italy and Africa,
                                                                                                             Sicily has been influenced by many cultures. Choose to stay in Cefalu, 45
                                                                                                             minutes from the Sicilian capital Palermo, boasting a superb, sandy beach,
                                                                                                             and dominated by the towering rocky outcrop of ‘la Rocca’, or the intimate
                                                                                                             resorts of Taormina Mare, which sit along the bay below the flower-decked
                                                                                                             terraces and romantic squares of Taormina itself.
                                                                                                             Our price includes return flights; seven nights’ half-board accommodation;
                                                                                                             return airport-to-hotel transfers; services of a tour manager. †From price based
                                                                                                             on October 11, 2014 from London Gatwick.
                                                                                                             Holiday code n179

          To book, please call 0844 472 3146 or visit mailtravel.co.uk/10Apr14
Prices based on two sharing unless otherwise stated. Please see page 16 for our full terms and conditions.
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Lakes and Mountains
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                                                            For something completely out of this world, explore our remarkable Lakes and Mountains...
                               Most of us reach a point in our life when we decide we want more than a holiday, we want to travel. A holiday implies a quick getaway and battery
                               recharge but to travel is something else entirely. Explore the big, wide and wonderful world with our spectacular Lakes and Mountains Collection.

                                                                                                                                                                       Lake Maggiore

                                                                                                                                                   Lake Garda

Lake Como, St Moritz and the                                                       Lake Maggiore and the Matterhorn
Bernina Express                                                                    8 days from £549pp†
                                                                                   Selected departures from May to October 2014
8 days from £819pp†
Selected departures from April to October 2014                                     Join us beside one of Italy’s most beautiful lakes to experience the exotic,
                                                                                   ‘Mediterranean’ ambience of Maggiore and explore its beautiful Borromean
On this wonderfully varied tour, we explore Lake Como and marvel at some           Isles. A range of fascinating optional excursions, a day in world-famous
marvellous icons of northern Italy and Switzerland; the amazing lakes of           Zermatt and hotels in two delightful resorts to choose from, promise to make
Maggiore and Lugano, the Alps surrounding St Moritz and a fantastic rail           this a spectacular holiday.
journey on the Bernina Express.
                                                                                   Our price includes return flights; seven nights’ bed-and-breakfast
Our price includes return flights; seven nights’ half-board accommodation;         accommodation; airport-hotel transfers; services of a tour manager. †From
visit to St Moritz; travel on the stunning Bernina Express; visit to Lake          price based on October 26, 2014 from London Gatwick.
Maggiore; tour of Bergamo; visit to Lugano; lake cruise to Bellagio; private
                                                                                   Holiday code n501
visit to the enchanting Villa del Balbianello; services of a tour manager. †From
                                                                                   To book, please call 0844 472 3146
price based on October 16, 2014 from London Luton.                                                                                                                    Lake Traunsee, Austria
Holiday code r038
To book, please call 0844 472 3147

Lake Garda                                                                         Italian Lakes                                                                      Lakes and Mountains of Austria
8 days from £349pp†                                                                8 days from £599pp†                                                                8 days from £929pp†
Selected departures from April 2014 to October 2015                                Selected departures from May 2014 to October 2015                                  Selected departures from May to October 2014
Enjoy a stay on the shores of Lake Garda, Italy’s most spectacular lake. It’s      Discover some of the most alluring and contrasting lakes and mountains             Austria is a largely rural land of snow-capped mountains, tumbling waterfalls
clear, blue waters are backed by wooded mountains and fringed with elegant         scenery in the world. Discover Garda’s varied shoreline, visit Lake Como, and      and fairytale castles. There is also the unique beauty of the Salzkammergut,
resorts. Choose from a range of optional excursions to Venice and Verona; the      explore the Swiss resort of Lugano on fascinating included excursions as you       one of the most stunning lake districts in the world.
spectacular Dolomites; tour Lake Garda’s sights by coach and steamer.              stay on the shores of mighty Lake Garda and tiny Lake Mergozzo.                    Our price includes return flights; seven nights’ four-star half-board
Our price includes return flights; seven nights’ accommodation; airport-hotel      Our price includes return flights; seven nights’ three-star half-board             accommodation; services of a tour manager. †From price based on October 5,
transfers; services of a tour manager. †From price based on October 26, 2014       accommodation; airport-hotel transfers; services of a tour manager. †From          2014 from London Gatwick.
from London Gatwick.                                                               price based on July 6, 2014 from London Gatwick.                                   Holiday code r043
Holiday code n042                                                                  Holiday code n341                                                                  To book, please call 0844 472 3147
To book, please call 0844 472 3146                                                 To book, please call 0844 472 3146

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                                                                                                                                                                   Prices based on two sharing unless otherwise stated. Please see page 16 for our full terms and conditions.
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                                                                                                             Slow things down
                                                                         WITH A RIVER CRUISE                                                                                                                                                   Cologne, Germany

Discover the world’s most beautiful waterways on a luxury river cruise.                                                                      Europe’s finest river cruises –
There are fewer more intimate ways to travel than by river cruise. High quality and excellent
service come as standard with this exceptional range of cruises. An extensive range of visits,                                               Rhine, Moselle, Danube, Main, Elbe & Rhone
guided tours and experiences are also included in the price.                                                                                 5 days from £669pp†, 8 days from £999pp†, 14 days from £1,549pp†
                                                                                                                                             Selected departures from May to November 2014 and April to November 2015
                                                                                                                                             There are many vessels cruising European rivers but few ships can match the luxury and elegance of our selection
                                                                                                                                             of four-star superior and five-star vessels including the five-star Lord Byron and William Shakespeare, all boasting
                                                                                                                                             superb cuisine and the most comfortable surroundings possible. We offer a choice of eleven stunningly beautiful
                                                                                                                                             and fascinating cruises visiting some wonderful sights such as Cologne, the Douro Valley, Trier, Koblenz, Heidelberg,
                                                                                                                                             Strasbourg, Basel, Lucerne, Vienna, Budapest, Berlin, Dresden, Amsterdam, Avignon, Arles, Bruges, Paris or Rouen.
                                                                                                                                             Our price includes return rail connections from over 30 regional stations on selected dates and cruises; standard class
                                                                                                                                             Eurostar from London St Pancras or flight from a choice of regional airports (at a supplement); beautifully appointed
                                                                                                                                             cabins with private bathroom; exceptional cuisine with full-board throughout; a choice of eleven stunning cruises;
                                                                                                                                             extensive touring programme; services of an experienced tour manager.
                                                                                                                                             †
                                                                                                                                              From price for five day cruise based on Amsterdam, Volendam and the Dutch Bulbfields cruise - Lord Byron departing
                                                                                                                                             April 3, 2015. From price for eight day cruise based on The Blue Danube cruise - Lord Byron departing October 25, 2015
                                                                                                                                             from London Gatwick. From price for 14 day cruise is based on Cruise the heart of Europe - ms Lord Byron departing
                                                                                                                                             November 1, 2015 from London Gatwick.
                                                                                                                                             Visit www.mailtravel.co.uk/river1 to see all our river cruises.
                                                                                                                          The Rhine Valley   To book, please call 0844 472 0346

     The price you pay includes
     • Full-board cruise accommodation from dinner on your day
       of arrival until breakfast on your final day
     • If you choose to join any of the full day excursions by coach,
       a packed lunch will be provided, plus if you decide to stay on
       the ship you may have lunch in the restaurant
     • All visits and excursions
     • Airport to station transfers
     • Coach travel
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Amsterdam, The Netherlands
     • Morning and afternoon tea and coffee
     • Services of a tour manager

                                                                                                             Vienna, Austria                                                                                                                      Avignon, France

          To book, please call the number listed or visit mailtravel.co.uk/10Apr14
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10                                                                                                                                                                                                    PROMOTIONAL BROCHURE

                                                                     SCENIC SCOTLAND TO
                                                                                 Scotland and Ireland are blessed with a staggering amount of diversity, culture and scenic beauty; from the lively buzz of their
                                                                                                                            big cities to the solitude of remote Scottish isles and picturesque Irish countryside.
                                                                                  The Emerald Isle squeezes a huge amount of character, heritage and natural beauty into one compact island whilst Scotland
                                                                                 boasts everything from castles and lochs to culturally-rich cities, a ruggedly beautiful coastline and glacially-hewn mountains.

Scottish Highland Railways
5 days from £419pp†
Selected departures from June 2014 to October 2015
Scotland’s Highland Railways offer some of the most spectacular railway
scenery in the world and this is your chance to experience it for yourself.
You’ll travel on the last, dramatic miles of the famous West Highland Line
from Fort William to Mallaig, take a nostalgic trip on the charming Strathspey
Steam Railway and enjoy a breathtaking run from Inverness to the Kyle of
Lochalsh. As well as railway journeys, our great-value break also includes
plenty of time to enjoy the history, heritage and unrivalled beauty that
Scotland has to offer.
Our price includes return flights to Edinburgh; four nights’ half-board
accommodation; coach travel in Scotland; services of a tour manager. †From
price based on October 21, 2014 from Belfast.
Holiday code n035

Jacobite Steam and the Highlands
5 days from £539pp†
Selected departures from June to October 2014
Fly to the Highlands and enjoy three fabulous train journeys, including a
steam-hauled, 42-mile run from Fort William to Mallaig on the famous
Jacobite Steam Train. Also enjoy the breathtaking journey from Inverness to
the Kyle of Lochalsh, and a trip on the charming Strathspey Steam Railway.
Our price includes return flights to Edinburgh; coach travel in Scotland; four
nights’ half-board accommodation in the Highlands of Scotland; scenic rail
journey from the Kyle of Lochalsh to Inverness; a trip on the Strathspey Steam
Railway to Aviemore; a journey across the Glenfinnan viaduct to Mallaig on
board the Jacobite Steam Train; services of a tour manager. †From price based
on May 19, 2014 from London Luton.
Holiday code n446

                                                                                                                                                  Orkney, Shetland and the Highlands
                                                                                                                                                  5 days from £749pp†
                                                                                                                                                  Selected departures from May to October 2014
                                                                                                                                                  This never-to-be-forgotten holiday visits the beautiful and contrasting islands
                                                                                                                                                  of Orkney and Shetland, as well as the wonderful Scottish Highlands. Marvel
                                                                                                                                                  at an abundance of wildlife, some of Europe’s most important archaeological
                                                                                                                                                  sites, stunning scenery and huge skies. Enjoy a truly warm welcome, full of
                                                                                                                                                  typical Gaelic hospitality.
                                                                                                                                                  Our price includes return flights; three nights’ bed-and-breakfast
                                                                                                                                                  accommodation; coach travel throughout; multiple ferry crossings; services of
                                                                                                                                                  a tour manager. †From price based on October 16, 2014 from London Luton.
                                                                                                                                                  Holiday code n460

                                                                                                                                                  Scottish Highlands and Islands
                                                                                                                                                  7 days from £589pp†
                                                                                                                                                  Selected departures from May to October 2014
                                                                                                                                                  Enjoy the very best of Scotland on this delightful touring holiday. Fly to and
                                                                                                                                                  from Edinburgh and spend three nights in the heart of the Highlands, one
                                                                                                                                                  night on the legendary Isle of Skye and two nights in scenic Ayrshire.
                                                                                                                                                  Our price includes return flights; six nights’ half-board accommodation;
                                                                                                                                                  touring itinerary; services of a tour manager. †From price based on October 10,
                                                                                                                                                  2014 from London Gatwick.
                                                                                                                                                  Holiday code n102

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                                                                                                                                               Prices based on two sharing unless otherwise stated. Please see page 16 for our full terms and conditions.
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...INVITING IRELAND
                                                                                                             Donegal and the Giant’s Causeway
                                                                                                             5 days from £299pp†
                                                                                                             Selected departures from May to October 2014
                                                                                                             Join us for a few days amid what is judged by many to be Ireland’s finest
                                                                                                             scenery. In this land of rivers and loughs, towering mountains and sheltered
                                                                                                             glens, the Irish language is still widely spoken, and traditional music rings out
                                                                                                             from the pubs and bars.
                                                                                                             Our price includes return flights from your local airport to Belfast; return
                                                                                                             airport-to-hotel transfers; four nights’ bed-and-breakfast accommodation at
                                                                                                             the Station House Hotel, Letterkenny; services of a tour manager. †From price
                                                                                                             based on October 5, 2014 from London Gatwick.
                                                                                                             Holiday code n033

                                                                                                             Killarney and the Ring of Kerry
                                                                                                             6 days from £499pp†
                                                                                                             Selected departures from May to October 2014
                                                                                                             Join us on a wonderful holiday amid some of the Emerald Isle’s finest
                                                                                                             scenery and based in the subtropical ‘oasis’ of Glengarriff on Cork’s Beara
                                                                                                             Peninsula. Crammed full of breathtaking highlights, this break includes four
                                                                                                             unforgettable excursions and half-board accommodation in a welcoming
                                                                                                             hotel overlooking stunning Bantry Bay.
                                                                                                             Our price includes return flights from your local airport to Ireland; return
                                                                                                             airport-to-hotel transfers; five nights’ half-board accommodation at the three-
                                                                                                             star Eccles Hotel, Glengarriff; services of a tour manager. †From price based
                                                                                                             on October 16, 2014 from Birmingham
                                                                                                             Holiday code n259

Belfast and the Titanic Experience
4 days from £279pp†
Selected departures from May to October 2014
Join us for an unforgettable break to one of Europe’s most vibrant cities, and
                                                                                                             Did you know?
enjoy an included visit to the extraordinary new Titanic Belfast Experience.
This glittering £97-million tribute to the city’s glorious industrial past and                               Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland but Glasgow is
commemoration of the ill-fated liner, opened in March 2012, 100 years after
the Titanic met her tragic end.
                                                                                                             actually its largest city.
Our price includes return flights from your local airport to Belfast; return                                 The longest place name in Ireland is
airport-to-hotel transfers; three nights’ bed-and-breakfast accommodation at                                 Muckanaghederdauhaulia, in County Galway.
your chosen hotel; services of a tour manager. †From price based on October
2, 2014 from Edinburgh.                                                                                      In 1945 the top floor of Culzean Castle, Ayrshire was
Holiday code n111                                                                                            given to President Eisenhower of the United States as
                                                                                                             a thank-you from Scotland for America’s support during
                                                                                                             World War II.
                                                                                                             Ireland is the world’s only country with a musical
Ireland’s Beautiful South West                                                                               instrument for a national symbol - the harp.
6 days from £529pp†                                                                                          The law dictates that Scottish Whisky must be matured
Selected departures in September and October 2014                                                            in Scotland for a minimum of three years before it can
Based in an excellent, four-star hotel in picturesque Tralee, this break                                     earn its name.
includes a host of highlights, all set against the lakes, mountains and
stunning coastline of this beautiful area. From the Dingle Peninsular to the                                 The original Guinness Brewery in Dublin has a
Ring of Kerry, delight in Ireland’s charms and traditions.                                                   9,000 year lease on its property, at a continuous
Our price includes return flights; five nights’ four-star half-board                                         rate of £45 per year.
accommodation; touring itinerary; coach travel in Ireland; services of a tour
                                                                                                             Bram Stoker was from Dublin and he wrote “Dracula”
manager. †From price based on October 19, 2014 from Bristol.
                                                                                                             there in 1897. Interestingly Slains Castle, Aberdeen
Holiday code n461
                                                                                                             is widely believed to be the source that fired the
                                                                                                             imagination of this acclaimed horror writer and is
                                                                                                             credited with being the true inspiration for Dracula’s lair.

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Further afield
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                                                                                                                                   THE GREAT BEYOND

      Where to start?
     Read up on your chosen destination – it really does pay to
     be informed and it only adds to the excitement.
     Do I require travel insurance?
     Travel insurance is strongly advisable and often obligatory
     – especially when it comes to a long-haul break. You’re
     right, everything will probably be fine but peace of mind is
     priceless.
     Will it be too much for me?
     There’s no doubt that a long-haul flight can be exhausting
     but by booking the best seats you can afford, informing          South Africa                                                                         Vietnam and Cambodia
     your travel agent of any disability or limited mobility at       16 days from £2,299pp†                                                               16 days from £2,059pp†
     time of booking and generally going prepared you will get        Selected departures from July to November 2014 and                                   Selected departures from July to November 2014 and
     off to a great start.                                            January to April 2015                                                                January to April 2015
     What should I do the night before I fly?                          This tour takes you into the very heart of South Africa, exploring its unique        Take our escorted tour into the heart of captivating Vietnam and stay in the
                                                                      history, truly breathtaking scenery, complemented by vibrant cities and              beautiful capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh. Vietnam is a country blessed
     Unless you live very close to the airport we strongly            its excellent cuisine and wines. Experience fabulous Cape Town and the               with an extraordinary beauty of mist-shrouded mountains, vibrant green
     advise that you book an airport hotel the night before           spectacular Kruger safari on our escorted tour to the stunningly beautiful           forests and pristine beaches. The countryside reveals farmers at work whilst
     travel. You will feel more rested and less stressed and          South Africa.                                                                        water buffalo plough the rice paddies.

     there’s no risk of traffic!                                      Our price includes return direct flights; 13 nights’ bed-and-breakfast               Our price includes return flights; 15 nights’ bed-and-breakfast
                                                                      accommodation; Kruger National Park safari; Zulu War battlefields tour;              accommodation; five further meals; visit to the ancient city of Angkor, cycle
     Vaccinations?                                                    Swaziland scenic drive; stay in the winelands; visits to Cape of Good Hope           rickshaw tour of Hanoi; Halong Bay cruise; visit to the Citadel and Forbidden
                                                                      and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens; visit to Apartheid Museum and Blyde              City; visit to the Cu Chi tunnels; full-day tour and cruise along the Mekong
     Doctor knows best! It depends where you are off to so
                                                                      River Canyon; services of a tour manager. Option available to stay in a tented       River delta; services of a tour manager. †From price based on April 10, 2015
     always check with your GP in plenty of advance.                  safari camp. †From price based on January 7, 2015 from London Heathrow.              from London Gatwick.
                                                                      Holiday code r011                                                                    Holiday code r014
                                                                      To book, please call 0844 472 3147                                                   To book, please call 0844 472 3147

                                                                    Japan                                                                                 Sri Lanka
                                                                    13 days from £2,799pp†
                                                                    Selected departures from July to November 2014 and                                    13 days from £1,799pp†
                                                                    March to May 2015                                                                     Selected departures from July to November 2014

                                                                    An ancient culture of emperors, fierce shoguns, samurais and brutal martial           As soon as you arrive, your senses are overwhelmed by Sri Lanka! The warm
                                                                    arts, but also a place of gentle geishas, colourful kimonos, exquisite garden         tropical air, the colourful wild flowers and the jungle, the striking colours of
                                                                    design and Zen Buddhism. You’ll visit Tokyo, Nikko National Park, ride on the         the saris adorning every woman, the variety of exotic fruits and spices, the
                                                                    bullet train, tour Kyoto and Nara and have the opportunity to learn origami           beauty of the countryside, the mystique of countless temples and orange-clad
                                                                    and traditional Japanese flower arranging. This is a country deeply rooted in         Buddhist monks and wild elephants – this is a varied place indeed! Marco
                                                                    its proud heritage that has nevertheless become one of the most modern and            Polo, arguably the greatest explorer of all time, described it simply as the
                                                                    advanced on the planet.                                                               finest island in the world.

                                                                    Our price includes return flights; ten nights’ four-star bed-and-breakfast            Our price includes scheduled flights to Colombo from London Heathrow;
                                                                    accommodation; touring itinerary as described; services of a tour manager.            eleven nights’ three and four-star half-board accommodation; transfers;
                                                                    †
                                                                     From price based on May 5, 2015 departure from London Heathrow.                      services of a tour manager. †From price based on September 15, 2014 from
                                                                                                                                                          London Heathrow.
                                                                    Holiday code r236
                                                                    To book, please call 0844 472 3147                                                    Holiday code r208
                                                                                                                                                          To book, please call 0844 472 3147

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                                                                                                                                                       Prices based on two sharing unless otherwise stated. Please see page 16 for our full terms and conditions.
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Whether you consider yourself a seasoned traveller or an inquisitive yet budding explorer, our                                                         selection of carefully hand-picked hotels and transported to places you’ve always
fantastic and thrilling collection of long haul getaways should be your very first port of call. A                                                     dreamed of visiting.
long haul flight can sometimes seem daunting, but once you touch down at your destination the                                                          Take it easy and relax while knowledgeable local guides provide an inspirational, educational
rewards are endless.                                                                                                                                   and culturally authentic insight into your chosen destinations. Expertly planned itineraries
With our wide range of escorted long haul tours all your needs will be taken care of so you                                                            capture all the highlights and reveal some lesser-known gems too. Venture further afield,
can enjoy a truly stress-free break. Your flights will be organised, you’ll be put up in a fantastic                                                   broaden your travel horizons and be rewarded with memories and experiences to last a lifetime.

                                                                                                                                                                                                 India and Nepal
                                                                                                                                                                                                 15 days from £2,229pp†
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Selected departures from September to November 2014
                                                                                                                                                                                                 and January to April 2015
                                                                                                                                                                                                 This tour encompasses the very best India and Nepal has to offer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                 You’ll see the breath-taking beauty and majesty of the Taj Mahal which
                                                                                                                                                                                                 was created by thousands of craftsmen for Emperor Shah Jahan, in his
                                                                                                                                                                                                 wife’s memory. Nearby is the 11th century Agra Fort, a UNESCO World
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Heritage site, fought over, destroyed and rebuilt over the centuries to
                                                                                                                                                                                                 become a walled city housing palaces, pavilions, mosques, gardens
                                                                                                                                                                                                 and priceless treasure, as befits the seat of the vast Moghul Empire.
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Nepal is a complete contrast and rich in some of the world’s most
                                                                                                                                                                                                 astonishing natural beauty. You’ll take a once-in-a-lifetime flight to the
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Himalayas, visit the captivating medieval city of Kathmandu, seek out
                                                                                                                                                                                                 rhinos, bears and tigers on an elephant-back safari through the jungle
                                                                                                                                                                                                 and share the peace and tranquillity of Buddhist monks at prayer.
America’s Golden West                                                                                        Highlights of China and                                                             Our price includes return flights; three to five-star bed-and-breakfast
14 days from £1,449pp†
Selected departures in September and October 2014 and
                                                                                                             Yangtze Cruise                                                                      accommodation plus five meals; touring itinerary as described; services
                                                                                                                                                                                                 of a tour manager. †From price based on April 2, 2015 departure from
                                                                                                             16 days from £2,099pp†
February to August 2015                                                                                                                                                                          London Heathrow.
                                                                                                             Selected departures from September 2014 to November 2015
The glamour of Las Vegas, the awesome Grand Canyon and the sun-blessed                                                                                                                           Holiday code r002
cities of the Californian coast are all combined in this wonderful escorted                                  From Shanghai’s glass and steel to centuries-old Beijing, this tour takes in        To book, please call 0844 472 3147
holiday crammed full of unforgettable highlights. Visits to Hollywood,                                       Giant Pandas, the legendary Terracotta warriors and ‘silk city’ Suzhou. On a
Carmel, Monterey and 17-Mile Drive; full-day visit to the Grand Canyon; free                                 cruise down the ageless Yangtze river, you’ll witness the spectacular Three
time in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. With a host of included                                    Gorges Dam, an engineering marvel, and enter a land rich in myth, legend
and optional excursions, and a scenic journey along California’s wild and                                    and stunning scenery. Visit Tiananmen Square, the Summer Palace, the Great
beautiful Pacific coast road via exquisite Carmel-by-the-Sea and Steinbeck’s                                 Wall, Beijing Zoo and Chongquing.
Monterey, it’s no wonder this tremendous-value holiday is so popular.                                        Our price includes return flights; ten nights’ full-board accommodation; coach
Our price includes return flights; 12 nights’ room-only accommodation; coach                                 travel throughout; four night full-board Yangtze River cruise; services of a tour
travel throughout; services of a tour manager. 2015 departure dates are                                      manager. †From price based on January 14, 2015 from London Heathrow.
two days longer than the itinerary shown and benefit from two nights in the                                  Holiday code n465
beautiful coastal city of San Diego. †From price based on October 20, 2014                                   To book, please call 0844 472 3146
from London Heathrow.
Holiday code n134
To book, please call 0844 472 3146

 The Golden West is the ultimate road
   trip with outstanding and diverse
   scenery; from the bright lights of
   Vegas to the awe inspiring Grand
  Canyon. Erica Croxford – Mail Travel Team

                                                                                                             Canada’s Rocky Mountaineer
                                                                                                             9 days from £2,459pp†
                                                                                                             Selected departures from June to September 2014
                                                                                                             Explore some of Canada’s most spectacular mountain scenery on one of the
                                                                                                             most famous train journeys in the world. The Canadian Rockies must surely
                                                                                                             rank amongst the very finest of scenic and wildlife holidays on earth. Travel
                                                                                                             along the Trans-Canadian railway, on the incredible Rocky Mountaineer train,
                                                                                                             crossing high passes, deep ravines and innumerable spectacular bridges
                                                                                                             before arrive in stunning Vancouver which ranks alongside Sydney, Cape
                                                                                                             Town and San Francisco as one of the world’s most naturally beautiful cities.
                                                                                                             Our price includes return flights; seven nights’ accommodation; touring
                                                                                                             itinerary as described; services of a tour manager. †From price based on
                                                                                                             August 17, 2014 departure from London Gatwick.
                                                                                                             Holiday code r007
                                                                                                             To book, please call 0844 472 3147

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                             Become a Culture Vulture
                   FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE WORLD YOU LIVE IN
                   Special interest holidays are a great way to develop a hobby, expand                                      handpicked a range of holidays and tours from a variety of specialist
                   your knowledge, discover new aspects of a favourite topic of interest                                     operators to ensure that you are looked after by specialists with genuine
                   and meet like-minded people who share your enthusiasms. We’ve                                             knowledge, experience and passion for their areas of expertise.

                                                               Dubrovnik, the Dalmatian
                                                               Coast and Montenegro
                                                               8 days from £829pp†
                                                               Selected departures from May to
                                                               October 2014
                                                                                                                             Carcassonne, Avignon
Pompeii, Capri and the
                                                               Croatia is simply one of Europe’s best kept secrets,
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Lisbon, Oporto and the
                                                               however, with the scars of its recent history very much       and Provence
Bay of Naples
                                                               healed, this interesting country with its Mediterranean
                                                                                                                             6 days from £399pp†                                                  Douro Valley
                                                               ambience and truly stunning natural beauty is on the
                                                               discerning traveller’s map once again. Experience             Selected departures from May to                                      8 days from £899pp†
8 days from £799pp†                                                                                                                                                                               Selected departures from May to
                                                               delightful Dubrovnik, the Pearl of the Adriatic and           October 2014
Selected departures from May to                                                                                                                                                                   October 2014
October 2014                                                   breathtaking Montenegro, the undiscovered jewel of            Join us in one of France’s greatest medieval glories for a
                                                               the Mediterranean. Tour Dubrovnik, visit Krka National        wonderful, six-day escorted holiday. Visit the fascinating           You’ll discover the real Portugal on this tour – a rich
Enjoy delightful Sorrento, the stunning Amalfi coast and       Park and its stunning waterfalls, visit Mostar, setting of    papal city of Avignon, and the spectacular Pont du Gard,             and varied country with a proud history. Its medieval
historic Pompeii, the legendary city frozen in time by the     the famous bridge, tour Montenegro, one of the most           and perhaps join our optional excursions to the port-                towns with their tiny cobbled streets are remarkably
eruption of Mount Versuvius. The Sorrento peninsula            beautiful countries of the Mediterranean and visit Split      town of Collioure and cruise along the Canal du Midi.                well preserved. You’ll have a guided tour of Lisbon and
and the Bay of Naples has been attracting visitors for         and tour of the Emperor Diocletian’s monumental palace        Exquisite Carcassonne is crowned by the fairytale turrets            Oporto, plus visits to Sintra, Monastery of Jeronimos,
centuries in search of its outstanding scenery, tranquillity   plus medieval Trogir. Dubrovnik is a delight, almost a        and battlements of its fortified Cite, which overlooks               the holy shrine of Fatima and the walled city of Obidos.
and some of the most wondrous ‘sights’ from throughout         living museum, medieval in character with numerous            the River Aude. Enjoy wandering the narrow streets                   Set on the very edge of Europe, its scenery is equally
history. The Greeks, Phoenicians and Saracens have all         baroque churches and where life spills spontaneously          and discovering the many restaurants that now thrive                 stunning – with coastal forests, wild seascapes, fertile
left their mark, but none more so than the Romans.             onto its pedestrianised marble streets. The Dalmatian         within the walls of this extraordinary medieval fortress,            fields, dramatic valleys, and sweeping hillsides of olive
Our price includes return flights; seven nights’ half-board    coastline is legendary: one of the most dramatic in           or venture outside the walls to the Ville Basse, or lower            trees, pine forests and lush meadows.
accommodation; walking tour of Sorrento; cruise to the         Europe and extending for hundreds of miles.                   town, a lively centre of activity built alongside the river.         Our price includes return flights; seven nights’ four and
island of Capri; visit to Vesuvius; visit to Naples and its    Our price includes return flights; seven nights’ half-board   Our price includes return flights; return airport-to-hotel           five-star bed-and-breakfast accommodation; touring
Archaeological Museum; guided tour of Pompeii; tour of         accommodation; touring itinerary as described; services       transfers; five nights’ bed-and-breakfast accommodation;             itinerary as described; services of a tour manager.
the Amalfi Coast; visit to Ravello. †From price based on       of a tour manager. †From price based on October 14, 2014      services of a tour manager. †From price based on October             †
                                                                                                                                                                                                   From price based on October 20, 2014 departure from
October 24, 2014 from London Gatwick.                          departure from London Gatwick.                                19, 2014 from London Stansted.                                       London Heathrow.
Holiday code r034                                              Holiday code r032                                             Holiday code n098                                                    Holiday code r232
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 The ruined city of Pompeii                                     The name Dubrovnik                                            The beautiful Provencal                                                The first purpose of one
 was discovered almost                                          derives from the Slavic                                       countryside inspired the                                               of Lisbon’s favourite
 1700 years after Mt                                            term dubrava which loosely                                    French artist Paul Cezanne                                             attractions; the Torre de
 Vesuvius erupted by sheer                                      translates as forest. This                                    (1839 to 1906). His work                                               Belem was to safeguard the
 accident, and has now been                                     is an apt term considering                                    includes landscapes,                                                   harbour. It now serves as a
 transformed into one of the                                    the rich vegetation that                                      portraits and still lifes,                                             monument to Portugal’s Age
 largest archaeological sites                                   surrounds the area.                                           which earned him the title                                             of Discovery and provides a
 in the world.                                                                                                                “The Master of Aix.”                                                   panoramic view of the city.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                             Every man’s ability may be
                                                                                                                                                                                                    strengthened or increased by culture.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         John Abbott, Author

                                                                                 Prague, Budapest
                                                                                 and Vienna
                                                                                 8 days from £599pp†
                                                                                 Selected departures from May 2014 to
                                                                                 October 2015
                                                                                 Experience the breathtaking Bohemian capital of the
                                                                                 Czech Republic, the beautiful Pearl of the Danube and
Berlin, Colditz and Dresden                                                      the great Imperial capital of the Hapsburg Empire, and
5 days from £479pp†                                                              pay a visit to striking Slovakian Bratislava, as we reveal
Selected departures from May to                                                  some of Europe’s greatest cities on this great-value
                                                                                 European tour.
October 2014
                                                                                 Our first two nights are spent in Prague, then we head
                                                                                                                                                Undiscovered Italy
Discover three of the most glorious cities of former East
                                                                                 through ancient Bohemia, via cosmopolitan Bratislava, to       8 days from £699pp†
Germany. Spend two nights in reunified Berlin, which
                                                                                                                                                Selected departures from May to October
today owes its cultural dynamism and atmosphere to the                           the magnificent ‘twin’ city Budapest. Two nights later, we
                                                                                 travel west to glorious Vienna before returning through        2014
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Jerusalem, Galilee and the
fact that both West and East used the city as the shop
window for their respective ways of life. Once again, as                         the Vienna Woods to Prague.                                    Italy’s historic buildings, sunny countryside and lively      Dead Sea
capital of the new Germany, it is in the world’s spotlight.                      Budapest is two cities set astride the majestic Danube.        cities make for a varied and fascinating holiday              8 days from £1,299pp†
Since the reunification of the country, vast sums of                             One ‘half’ is Buda, an elegant hillside of opulent             destination. This marvellous new escorted tour takes in
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Selected departures from July to November
money have been spent restoring Berlin to its former                             buildings; discover the medieval houses of the castle          the often-overlooked delights of Italy’s sun-kissed south.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              2014
glory. Discover three of the most glorious cities of former                      district, the frescoes in medieval Matyas Church, and          See Matera’s UNESCO-listed sassi cave dwellings, the
East Germany. Visit historic Leipzig, and the famous POW                         the spectacular views from Fishermen’s Bastion. The            strange conical Trulli houses, Ostuni’s whitewashed           Jerusalem and the Holy Land represent an extraordinary
castle at Colditz where an included guided tour will bring                       other ‘half’ is Pest, a bustling hive of museums, galleries,   streets and Lecce’s Baroque treasures, as well as the         collection of both classical and biblical sites. Nestling
to life tales of Allied ingenuity and escape, before a final                     thermal baths, restaurants and bars. See the Gothic            crystal-clear waters of the Gargano peninsula. Visit          between Europe, Africa and Asia, at the heart of the
two nights in stunning, Baroque Dresden, perhaps the                             Parliament beside the river and the colonnades and             Castel del Monte and Matera and take a guided tour            ‘Fertile Crescent’, the world’s cradle of civilisation, fought
greatest symbol of post-war restoration of all.                                  statues of Heroes’ Square.                                     of Alberobello, Ostuni and Lecce. You’ll also have the        over by countless generations.
Our price includes return flights; return airport-to-hotel                       Our price includes return flights; seven nights’ bed-and-      chance to visit the beautiful Basilica di San Nicola in       Our price includes return flights; seven nights’ half-board
transfers; four nights’ bed-and-breakfast accommodation                          breakfast accommodation; guided tours of Budapest              Bari, which is known for its beautiful interior.              four-star accommodation; guided tours of Caesarea, Acre
at good hotels in Berlin and Dresden; services of a tour                         and Vienna and a visit to Bratislava; services of a tour       Our price includes return flights; seven nights’ half-board   and Jerusalem; visits to Bethlehem and Nazareth; boat
manager. †From price based on April 12, 2015 from                                manager. †From price based on March 16, 2015 from              accommodation; coach travel throughout; services of a         cruise; visit to the Dead Sea; services of a tour manager.
London Luton.                                                                    Bristol.                                                       tour manager. †From price based on October 25, 2014
                                                                                                                                                                                                              †
                                                                                                                                                                                                               From price based on November 17, 2014 from London
                                                                                                                                                from London Gatwick.                                          Heathrow.
Holiday code n329                                                                Holiday code n046
To book, please call 0844 472 3146                                               To book, please call 0844 472 3146                             Holiday code n469                                             Holiday code r004
                                                                                                                                                To book, please call 0844 472 3146                            To book, please call 0844 472 3147

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 There are over 180                                                              Prague’s famous castle has                                      No other country in Europe                                    The Old City of Jerusalem
 kilometres of navigable                                                         been the home to a Czech                                        has as many volcanoes as                                      has four quarters – the
 waterways within the Berlin                                                     King, President and even                                        Italy. This is because the                                    Muslim Quarter, the
 city limits. This makes it                                                      Roman Emperor and is also                                       Italian peninsula stands                                      Christian Quarter, the
 possible to explore Berlin                                                      the largest castle area in                                      on a fault line. The three                                    Jewish Quarter and the
 by boat.                                                                        the world at a whopping 18                                      major volcanoes are Etna,                                     Armenian Quarter.
                                                                                 acres.                                                          Stromboli, and Vesuvius.

          To book, please call the number listed or visit mailtravel.co.uk/10Apr14
Prices based on two sharing unless otherwise stated. Please see page 16 for our full terms and conditions.
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