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FA MILY
EUROPE, NORTH AMERICA & CENTRAL AMERICA
YOU R 2 0 2 0 H OL I DAY
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Sometimes you have
to go far away, to come
closer together
REAL CONNECTIONS.
REAL EASE. REAL JOY.
EVERY SINGLE DAY.
Venice, Italy shot by:
@travel_melissa, July 2019
What will your 2020 story be?
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Learn more:
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Get inspired:
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8 TRIPS. 11 COUNTRIES.
DISCOVER THE WORLD, TOGETHER.
5 WHY YOU'LL LOVE US
16 EUROPE
6 TRAVEL WITH REAL EASE
PAGE TRIP NAME DAYS
8 DISCOVER REAL CONNECTIONS
16 Castles and Kilts 10
12 EXPERIENCE REAL JOY
18 Shamrocks and Leprechauns 10
13 TRAVEL TODAY, SUSTAIN TOMORROW 20 Gladiators, Gondolas and Gold 10
14 DRIVEN BY SERVICE 100 YEARS ON 22 European Wonderland 11
15 WAYS TO SAVE 24 Greek Island Hopper 10
32 BOOKING CONDITIONS
33 EXTEND YOUR STAY 26 USA & COSTA RICA
34 MORE ABOUT YOUR TRIP PAGE TRIP NAME DAYS
26 Wild West Cowboys and Bu alos 9
28 Pioneer Adventures of the Old West 8
ALASKA
30 Monkeys, Jungles and Volcanoes 8
Hear
Stephen Yellowhawk
share his Native American
ancestry and culture
1 FINLAND
San Francisco 5
NORWAY
Chicago
Oslo
New York
USA SWEDEN RUSSIA
Stockholm
SCOTLAND
Los Angeles
Atlanta
4
San Diego 2 ENGLAND
IRELAND GERMANY POLAND
Berlin
London
CZECH REP.
Paris
SWITZERLAND
CROATIA ROMANIA
6 ITALY
FRANCE
Florence
SPAIN
COSTA RICA 3 Taste GREECE
TURKEY
The best gelato
in Italy
SOME OF THE TRAFALGAR
EXPERIENCES THAT AWAIT
1 YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL 3 ARENAL NATIONAL PARK, 5 MONTPELIER, IDAHO See
PARK, WYOMING, USA COSTA RICA Take in the great outdoors with The Evzone soldiers'
Hear the call of the wild Trek around a volcano and lunch in a traditional wagon on quirky march at the Tomb
at the Grizzly and Wolf walk across a hanging bridge the Oregon Trail
Discovery Center in the treetops
of the Unknown Soldier
6 LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND
2 COUNTY DOWN, IRELAND 4 EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND Enjoy the beautiful alpine scenery
Play the ‘Game of Thrones’ See culture come alive during in the Land of Lakes
at the Winterfell movie set the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
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WHY YOU’LL
LOVE US
WE UNDERSTAND WHY YOU TRAVEL: TO LEAVE YOUR WORLD BEHIND
AND LOSE YOURSELF ON A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY.
Pouring 74 years of expertise into every trip we create, you’ll get to Our journey began
know the true essence of each destination, create CONNECTIONS to in 1947.
local people and have unforgettable experiences along the way, so you
discover the world with complete EASE.
Today, over
5 million guests
have trusted us
to ful ll their
REAL
MAKE TRAVEL REAL travel dreams
CONNECTIONS WITH
EASE
EXCLUSIVE TRAFALGAR EVERYTHING ARRANGED 53%
ONLY HIGHLIGHTS BY US, NOT BY YOU of our guests travel with
us again, annually
Our famous Be My Guest experiences The perfect accommodation booked
ensure you deeply Connect With Locals and paid for, in the right locations
Continue your journey by night, with our Included meals showcasing delicious
Stays With Stories regional avours
4.7 5 /
Discover secret Hidden Gems, shared Your Travel Director & Driver team bring FEEFO independent
by our Travel Directors each place and your dreams to life
and transparent
Dive Into Culture with chefs, performers Our Local Specialist guides unlock satisfaction rating
and artisans who will ignite all ve senses their home cities from their perspective
Make A Di erence through experiences The latest luxury coaches with WiFi
directly supporting the people and onboard make the journey as enjoyable
places we visit as the destination 90+
awards. The #1 most
awarded brand in travel
HANDCRAFTED, MUST-SEE BACKED BY 100 YEARS
INCLUSIONS OF TRAVEL EXCELLENCE
Unlock the real reason you chose to As part of The Travel Corporation (TTC),
travel, from The Icons you couldn't with us you bene t from 100 years this is why we are
possibly miss, to unexpected secrets,
every single day
of travel expertise, business stability
and long-standing connections in SIMPLY
each destination
THE BEST
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TRAVEL WITH REAL
EASE
And enjoy the freedom
of living in the moment
Enjoy each day together making
memories to last a lifetime
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REAL EASE
We take the stress out of your
holiday, letting you put down
your phone, close your laptop
and be fully present, experiencing
each incredible moment with
your family.
Each of our itineraries are designed with
the whole family in mind, from children to
grandparents, lled with unique experiences
that can be enjoyed together. You can feel
secure in the knowledge that we have seen Moments you'll never forget
to every detail, and our Travel Directors are in places you'll love
always on hand to ensure your trip ows
seamlessly, every single day.
All you have to do is show up and let the
fun begin.
Family-friendly dining
Mini foodie or picky eater, we cater to everyone
with meals the whole family will enjoy.
Start your days with breakfast included every day.
Then, you’ll dine on local cuisine in one of our hand-
selected restaurants or maybe even roll up your
sleeves and let the dough y while you make your
own pizzas. Our Be My Guest experiences shared with
local families are sure to be one of the highlights of
your holiday too.
Carefully cra ed itineraries
Local friends like our Italian pizzaiolos
Where to stay, where to go, what to see, and how
bring passion and air to mealtimes
to get there? These are no longer your concerns,
leave the planning to us.
We use our destination expertise to choose the
perfect child-friendly accommodation in the right
locations, nd the most knowledgeable Local
Specialists to show you the sights, and arrange all
your transportation needs (be it by land, sea or air).
We take care of it all to ensure that your holiday ows
e ortlessly from one ‘pinch-me’ moment to the next.
Your on-the-ground team
Our team are there to ensure an incredible journey.
Meet Judith, one of our
Our Travel Directors are the best in the business Learn new skills and Travel Directors who
and incredible storytellers, they can’t wait to share have fun along the way bring each place to life
their love of travel with your family. Our Drivers
ensure a smooth ride, there to lend a hand with
your luggage and a friendly smile each day. Behind
the scenes you'll bene t from our team of experts
who've cra ed each individual day, creating
itineraries that bring each place to life like only we
can – that can be enjoyed by all.
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ONLY THROUGH REAL
CONNECTIONS
Can we open their eyes
to the world
01 – Meeting real cowgirls and cowboys
staying overnight on an American Ranch is
every young explorers dream
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REAL CONNECTIONS
03 – Zipping through the Costa Rican rainforest
is a story they'll tell for years to come
Here's just a sample of the
adventures that lie ahead:
Family Fun, every single day
1. SADDLE UP FOR
Take your family on a journey that brings A WILD WEST ADVENTURE
history out of the textbooks and places the MONTANA, USA
wonders of the world at their ngertips. Giddy up and unleash your inner
cowboy or cowgirl at 320 Guest
Ranch. Head out on horseback
Travelling with your children, witnessing with an expert wrangler, get your
how their wanderlust is piqued as the world adrenaline pumping on a white-
water rafting excursion or kick off
is opened up before them, is one of life’s
your boots and relax.
most precious gi s.
Wild West Cowboys and Buffalos (p.26)
Our Family Highlights have been especially
designed by our team of experts to bring 2. BECOME A GLADIATOR
the history and culture of the destination ROME, ITALY
Move over Spartacus, there’s a new
you visit to life through a series of exciting
gladiator in town. Travel back to the
experiences. Hands-on, fun packed, with glory days of Ancient Rome during a
colourful characters, culture and history training session where you’ll master
every member of the family can join the fun, the art of sword fighting. Then,
step into the arena and take on
connecting in a way o en impossible with the gladiator himself.
the pressures of everyday life.
Gladiators, Gondolas and Gold (p.20)
3. ZIPLINE THROUGH THE JUNGLE
ARENAL, COSTA RICA
Strap on your harness and helmet
and, whoosh, off you go! Come face-
to-face with toucans and chattering
monkeys as you zipline over Costa
Rica’s lush tropical rainforest. Then,
head to the beach for some well-
earned R&R.
Monkeys, Jungles and Volcanoes (p.30)
4. VISIT THE HOME OF THE LAST
REMAINING LEPRECHAUNS
CARLINGFORD, IRELAND
Get ready for the Luck O’ The Irish.
Journey to the home of the last
remaining leprechauns and meet
Ireland’s last ʻLeprechaun Whispererʼ
to learn how your continued
belief helps keep these mythical
beings alive.
01 – Horseback ride adventures 02 – Relive the glory days of Rome Shamrocks and Leprechauns (p.18)
and wide open spaces await on a gladiator adventure
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REAL CONNECTIONS
03 – Costa Rican rainforests excite
with their native flora and fauna
Monkeys, Jungles and Volcanoes (p.30)
01 – Young explorers love getting hands-on 02 – Hands-on foodie
and experiencing life first-hand on local farms experiences for the whole family
Gladiators, Gondolas and Gold (p.20) European Wonderland (p.22)
Connect With Locals Dive Into Culture
Go behind the scenes and meet the locals It’s through our senses that we experience the world,
that call each destination home. and through our senses that we remember…
Together, you will smell, taste, touch, see and experience local
Connect With Locals as you walk in their footsteps, hear
culture, diving into the fun with all ve senses and opening your
their stories and get a glimpse of their daily life in a way few
eyes to the diversity that makes our world so great.
travellers ever will. You’ll see the world through a local lens
and gain an appreciation of each destination that will turn
A real Italian The story behind
your family into true citizens of the world. TASTE HEAR
pizza in Rome the ill-fated maiden
Back in 2009, we realised that the best way to bring each as your kids learn how voyage of the Titanic at the
destination to life is to connect with the local people, our to become pizzaiolos 02 sight where it was built.
hosts, where they feel most comfortable, in their own European Wonderland (p.22) Shamrocks and Leprechauns (p.18)
homes, using the universal language of food. Thus, our
Be My Guest experiences were born. The fresh sea air The colours of Costa Rica
SMELL SEE
as you cruise from on a visit to a local
Santorini to the magical hot family’s palm plantation 03
Our Be My Guest experience springs of Nea Kameni island. Monkeys, Jungles and Volcanoes (p.30)
with Count Miari Fulcis. Greek Island Hopper (p.24)
What an amazing story to tell: the time you dined with These are just a few
The carnival spirit
a real-life Count in his Tuscan villa. Watch the children’s FEEL examples of how
come alive as you
eyes light up as they explore the magni cent grounds
of Count Miari Fulcis’s 15th-century home. Set amidst
make your own Venetian your sensory journey
carnival masks. will unfold.
300 hectares of organic olive groves, this fattoria (farm)
Gladiators, Gondolas and Gold (p.20)
comes complete with cows and donkeys 01. You might
recognise the spectacular view from the terrace from
movies like ‘Room with a View’ and ‘Tea with Mussolini’.
Don’t let the kids ll up on bread during the olive oil
tasting, the Count will be joining you for a delicious
Tuscan feast to top off he a ernoon.
This is just one of our 100 + Be My Guest
experiences. Learn more at:
trafalgar.com / bemyguest
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Stays With Stories The Icons Hidden Gems
Accommodation that is so See the sights you've These aren’t the ‘must-see’s,
much more than just a place always dreamed of, they are the ‘never-heard-of’s
to rest your head. in an experience beyond that just might become the
your imagination. highlights of your holiday.
A fairy-tale night in a 13th-century
castle surrounded by a moat, or a VIP access to the Vatican, Our Travel Directors take you to their
homestead stay ripped from the an Old West train ride to the favourite spots and o -the-beaten-
scenes of a Western – our Stays With Grand Canyon, 05 the Changing of path for an insider tour of the places
Stories let your family become a part the Guard at Buckingham Palace, 06 they love. Each one has their own
of the narrative. Each overnight is you’ll connect to the destinations favourite Hidden Gems – like where
an attraction in its own right – a part you've dreamed about through to nd the best gelato in Italy or the
of the local landscape both literally a unique visit to their natural, best spot to try and see a magni cent
and guratively – boasting idyllic cultural and historical landmarks. grizzly bear. They'll show you a side of
locations, inspiring architecture Each day so amazing, it will be the the destinations you never expected.
and intriguing stories. talk of the dinner table for years
to come.
JACK LARSEN
TRAVEL DIRECTOR
Moab Garage Co. serves up flavour and amazement for
the young & young at heart with its liquid-nitrogen ice
cream. Moab can get really hot in the summer, so it’s a
great (and tasty) place to cool down. Great local spot!
05 – The mighty Grand Canyon brings
wonder and awe for explorers of all ages 06 – Keep an eye out for the Queen at her London home
Pioneer Adventures of The Old West (p.28) Castles and Kilts (p.16)
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Family_Intros_&_Savings_2020_AU.indd 11 20/08/2019 08:09THE GREATEST
TRAVEL STORIES
you’ll ever tell ...
but don't take our word for it
We believe so passionately in delivering on our promise to your family of
providing Simply the Best experiences, that we were the rst brand in travel
to confid ntly engage in the unedited, independent review site FEEFO, for
100% transparency for our guests, because it’s your opinions that count.
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4.7 /5 We’re proud of our 4.7 / 5 rating, as A er each of our trips, we ask our
determined by our guests, while guests to leave an unedited, un ltered
connecting them to the greatest review of our trips, and we encourage
travel stories they’ll ever tell, and you to check them out. Look out for
their own feeling real joy. the FEEFO rating on each of our trip
FROM INDEPENDENT RATINGS pages, or visit our site for more.
BASED ON 70,016 USER REVIEWS
(CURRENT TO 14 AUGUST 2019)
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Family_Intros_&_Savings_2020_AU.indd 12 20/08/2019 08:09JOIN TRAFALGAR
" It's our responsibility
to ensure future
generations can also
enjoy the gift of travel "
Gavin Tollman
Trafalgar CEO
WE’RE REMOVING UNNECESSARY
Travel Today, Sustain Tomorrow
SINGLE-USE PLASTICS IN OUR OFFICES
WORLDWIDE AND ON OUR TRIPS
OF TREES REFORESTED
THROUGH GUESTS CHOOSING
TO TRAVEL PAPER-FREE
Travel is one of life's greatest gifts. We kn w
we can’t change the world, but today it's
02 imperative that we do our part to ensure that
our impact is a positive one. Simply put,
making travel matter. This goal is at the heart
of everything we do.
Over a decade ago, we created JoinTrafalgar,
fuelled by our parent company’s not-for-profi
TreadRight Foundation, to use the positive
power of travel to make a di erence in the
places we visit. From planting a tree in the
LIVELIHOODS ARE 03 name of each guest that books using
SUPPORTED THROUGH
OUR BE MY GUEST EXPERIENCES e-documentation, to supporting numerous
projects that work to preserve the natural and
cultural heritage in the destinations we visit,
we are doing what we can to make travel a
force for good.
But JoinTrafalgar is about more than just
01 sustainability, it’s about sharing the joy that
travel can bring. The joy you feel making a
HELPING
di erence in the places you visit. And, the joy
PEOPLE
your visit brings to local communities by
We support artisans,
ensuring the benefits of ourism reach the
farmers, families & invest
in micro-enterprises. people that need them most, while protecting
places, wildlife and the planet we all share.
PRESERVING
Sustainability isn’t a destination, it’s a
PLACES & WILDLIFE
journey. We invite you to join us.
We protect & maintain
the diversity of wildlife,
cultures and traditions. MAKE A DIFFERENCE
As part of our JoinTrafalgar programme,
CARING FOR we have included 80+ Make A Difference
THE PLANET experiences that allow you to directly
We reduce our footprint impact the places and people you visit
& protect the environment. during your trip.
Look out for the on our trip pages.
Trafalgar, as part of The Travel Corporation, is proudly using 100% recycled LEIPA paper for the body stock of our
brochures. LEIPA papers are certi ed according to the leading environmental standards.By using 100% recycled paper,
TTC actively contributes to the conservation of resources and the environment.
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Family_Intros_&_Savings_2020_AU.indd 13 20/08/2019 08:09DRIVEN BY SERVICE, 100 YEARS ON
TRAVEL FOR 18 - 35 YEAR OLDS
The creators of modern day TTC, brothers ... Today their sons, TTC's leaders, Brett and Gavin
Stanley & Arnold Tollman, standing proud Tollman stand strong in the very same spot in
in Trafalgar Square, 1956 2017, the only thing that's changed is the pigeons
2020 marks a century of The Travel Corporation (TTC), of which Trafalgar
is the agship brand. Our commitment to you, our guests, remains
our goal. 100 years on we're still 100% family-owned and operated,
and living by our founder's promise, to always be 'Driven by Service'.
Since our humble beginning in 1920, as a single hotel in a small South African shing village,
four generations of my family have stayed true the promise to be 'Driven by Service' which
was my grandfather Solomon Tollman's, vision. His son Stanley, travel pioneer, industry
disruptor and today serving as our Chairman, proudly took this promise and created what
we know as modern day TTC. Alongside my father Arnold; Stanley and his wife Bea grew
and expanded the company across all seven continents, to what it is today.
'Driven by Service' remains all 42 of our brands singular guiding light, and I’m proud to lead
Trafalgar as CEO, alongside Stanley’s son Brett as TTC's CEO, and many other members
of our family, all passionate explorers and just as proud to continue the legacy.
TTC’s dedication is fuelled by a deep-seated passion for opening eyes, minds and hearts
through travel, and an unwavering commitment to protecting the people, places and
wildlife and the planet, always. Most importantly, we strive to always provide inspiring
experiences and excellent service through every brand, every time.
As we reach this milestone, from my family to yours, join us in celebrating 100 years
past, and 100 years of the future.
DISCOVER MORE AT TTC.COM Gavin Tollman, Trafalgar CEO
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WAYS TO
SAVE Great deals for every type of explorer, year-round
BOOK & PAY EARLY
SAVE UP TO Book and pay in full by 18 December 2019
EXCLUSIVE
A$488*
and save up to 10%, or 7.5% if you book
& pay by 27 February 2020. You'll not only
save, you’ll also guarantee your spot on
the trip you want, when you want.
AIR DEALS
BOOK AGAIN
VIT All our past guests automatically become
Very Important Travellers (VIT’S) and bene t
OFFERS
from exclusive savings and o ers. Those
who’ve travelled 4 or more times also
receive 5% off ll trips, all year round.
MULTI-TRIP Save an additional 2.5% when you
BOOKING book multiple trips. The more you book,
the more you save.
Finding the right airfare is key,
and we can help with nding you
the right airfare at the right price.
BOOK WITH OTHERS Contact us at trafalgar.com or
your travel agent.
YOUNG Save up to 10% for travellers between
5-17 years.
TRAVELLER
DEPOSIT PROTECTION
Should your plans change and you cancel
your booking 60 days or more prior to your
FAMILY Save more when sharing a triple,
or quad room.
departure date, you will receive a credit of
ROOM SHARING A$200 per person, valid for up to ve years
from date of cancellation.
GOLD SEAL PROTECTION
GROUP Enjoy special bene ts and savings when
you book groups of 9 or more. Choose Our Gold Seal Additional Protection protects
TRAVEL from one of our itineraries or call us to your booking both leading up to your trip and
build your own. while you're away, cancellation up to 30 days
prior to travel or interruptions to your trip due
to illness. See page 35.
Pay Early Savings Conditions: *Per person based on the European Wonderland 10 Sep '20 departure. These Pay Early Savings apply to the land portion of selected holidays and departures. See itinerary
pages. Can be combined with other discounts, where applicable. Pay your deposit when booking and the balance by the date shown. O er is subject to availability, exclusions may apply and the o er may
be withdrawn at any time without notice. Check the dates and prices sections of the trip on-line at trafalgar.com for current savings availability.
General Conditions: Discounts and savings only apply to the land portion of your holiday and may not be available on all trips and departures. Not applicable with extra nights’ accommodation, optional
extensions, airfares, taxes and fees, ight supplements, surcharges, airport transfers and does not apply on any internal air portion of a trip. Sometimes more than one discount can apply. VIT exclusive
o ers are only available on select trips and departures a er your initial trip is completed and are limited to one trip per calendar year. Savings are applied to the higher priced of two trips, if you book two
at once. Multi-trip with two or more trips applies to holidays booked simultaneously, must be seven days or longer, savings are applied to lowest price trip. For Multi-trip & Group Discounts they must be
booked at the same time, on the same booking number. Group discounts are not available on our Greek Island Hopper trip. Young Travellers limited to two discounts per room (three in USA, Canada and
Central America) when accompanying and sharing a room with an adult. Young Travellers must be aged 5-17 at time of travel. Triple rooms are suitable for two adults and one child, they o en have one
double and one foldaway bed and limited suitcase space. Triple rooms are limited and not available on all trips. Quad rooms are suitable for two adults and two children (both aged 17 or younger). Solo
travel is not accepted on our Family Experience holidays unless travelling as part of a family group. Deposit protection credit cannot be used as a deposit against your future booking and can only be used
as a credit against your nal payment. Only one credit per person can be applied to each booking. Cancellation fees and deadlines remain unchanged.
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Family_Savings_AU.indd 15 21/08/2019 09:41FAMILY EXPERIENCE
1
CASTLES AND KILTS 2
10 DAYS 3 COUNTRIES 13 MEALS FROM A$3595 PP*
SEE HARRY POTTER'S LONDON, STAY IN A CASTLE AND BECOME A ROMAN SOLDIER AT HADRIAN'S WALL. TOUR OXFORD,
SEE THE BIRTHPLACE OF THE BEATLES AND HEAR TALES OF BRAVERY, TREASON AND INTRIGUE.
EDINBURGH 2
SCOTLAND
▼
GUEST
3
4.4/5
Hadrianʼs REVIEW
Wall
RATED:
Lake District
4
IC O NITCS
1 LANCASTER
▼
Liverpool
HLIGH
HIG
▼
Tatton Park
2
5
Llangollen
RUTHIN
CASTLE
• SIGHTSEEING TOUR with a Local
▼ ENGLAND Specialist in London and Edinburgh
• ORIENTATION of Oxford, Bath and
WALES Oxford Liverpool
3 • VISIT the Tower of London, Divinity School
1
Lacock
in Oxford, Lacock village, the Roman Baths
LONDON
BATH
of Bath, Llangollen, Tatton Park to meet the
butler and housekeeper, the Lake District,
the Roman Army Museum, Hadrian's Wall
and Edinburgh Castle
• VIEW the scenic Lake District
START END OVERNIGHT SIGHTSEEING Family Fun in England
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FCAS_Castles and Kilts.indd 1 20/08/2019 12:45YOUR HOLIDAY TRAVEL FAMILY
STYLE EXPERIENCE
DAY
1 6
ARRIVE LONDON (3 NIGHTS) Delight in the magic EXCURSION TO LIVERPOOL Twist and shout your
and mystery of an ancient land of kings and queens, way through Liverpool, home of the 'Fab Four',
YOUR HOLIDAY PLANNER
knights and magical creatures. Your springboard to an enjoying a full day to explore this fun-filled cit .
unforgettable Family Experience through Britain is the Discover treasures from across the world at the
lively capital of London. Meet your Travel Director and World Museum and consider joining an Optional Price PP Price PP
fellow travellers for a memorable Kick-Off ash. (KP) Experience past Liverpool's iconic sites. (B) Start End Twin Start End Twin
London Edinburgh Share London Edinburgh Share
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Kings Cross
7 RUTHIN CASTLE – TATTON PARK – LANCASTER TH 28 MAY SA 06 JUN 3595 TH 09 JUL SA 18 JUL 3595
2 LONDON SIGHTSEEING March down the grand Discover centuries of history at Tatton Park, set l TH 30 JUL SA 08 AUG 3925
boulevards and secret lanes of London, exploring the within a 400-hectare deer park. We'll join the butler TH 11 JUN SA 20 JUN 3595
TH 18 JUN SA 27 JUN 3595 l TH 06 AUG SA 15 AUG 3925
city's iconic sights with a 'Local Specialist'. Practice and housekeeper of this elegant medieval manor
TH 25 JUN SA 04 JUL 3595 TH 27 AUG SA 05 SEP 3595
your royal wave at Buckingham Palace, snap a selfi house and 'Dive Into Culture', gaining insights int o
in front of Big Ben and see where Britain's royalty the day-to-day of English aristocrats once upon TH 02 JUL SA 11 JUL 3595 TH 17 SEP SA 26 SEP 3595
has been crowned since the 11th century. Enjoy some a time. We continue north to the Lake District,
Single Supplement (add to price above): A$870 PP
'Family Fun' and head to platform 9¾ then shrug o whose enchanting landscapes have inspired poets
your Muggle mantle and see the red telephone box and writers for centuries. Consider boarding a 3 Edinburgh Tattoo 7-29 August 2020: We've included
where Harry Potter and Mr. Weasley descended into steam train and cruise across the tranquil waters Tattoo tickets when you're in Edinburgh during these
the secret Ministry of Magic in 'Order of the Phoenix'. of Lake Windermere before arriving at your hotel. dates. See page 95 for further details.
Admire the pomp and ceremony of the Changing of (B, D, ) Hotel: Lancaster House
PAY E ARLY
the Guard at Buckingham Palace (subject to the event
8 LANCASTER – HADRIAN’S WALL – EDINBURGH
taking place), before enjoying free time for a leisurely
SAVINGS
(2 NIGHTS) Start today with some 'Family Fun'
lunch at St. Katherine's Dock near Tower Bridge. Our
to experience life as a brave Roman soldier on
last stop today is the brooding Tower of London to see
Emperor Hadrian's northern frontier, exploring
the Crown Jewels. (B, )
the treasures of the Roman Army Museum and
Hadrian's Wall. We cross into 'Bonnie Scotland' SAVE UP TO A$393 PP
FA MILY FUN
and arrive in the charismatic capital of Edinburgh.
Tickets to see the spectacular Edinburgh Tattoo
are included on departures that coincide with OTHER GREAT SAVINGS
performance dates. (B, ) Hotel: Marriott
1. Young Traveller Savings SAVE A$360
9 DINBURGH SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Delve 2. Multi Trip Savings SAVE UP TO A$98
into the magic of Edinburgh's iconic sights as you
3. Triple Share Savings SAVE UP TO A$350 PP
join a sightseeing tour with a 'Local Specialist'.
Ramble up the Royal Mile and see the tall spires 4. Quad Share Savings SAVE A$530 PP
of the Scott Monument, visit Edinburgh Castle, 5. VIT (Very Important Traveller) Bene ts for past guests
where you will hear tales of bravery, treason and
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intrigue. Get lost in Auld Reekie, strolling through
its secret lanes and past medieval façades or join
your Travel Director for an Optional Experience. Our
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epic family adventure is almost at its end. Celebrate
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Indulge your inner witch or wizard and head to
a memorable holiday with new friends and your
Platform 9 ¾ at Kings Cross Station in London for a
Travel Director at a Farewell Dinner. (B, FD)
brush with Harry Potter and his magical friends in
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the wizarding world. DEPART EDINBURGH It's time to say bye for now, Here’s just a sample of the many special
Trafalgar highlights included in your trip.
but not goodbye forever, as the curtain falls on an
unforgettable Family Experience through Britain.
FAMILY FUN
3 LONDON FREE DAY Soak up the buzzing multicultural Transfers are available to Edinburgh Airport. Visit Harry Potter highlights such as
atmosphere of London on this full day at leisure. Conditions apply. (B) Platform 9¾, the red telephone box
Wander through the colourful array of toys at Hamleys gateway to the Ministry of Magic and
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on Regent Street or take a day trip to 11th-century Harry Potter's house in Lacock.
Windsor Castle – the choice is yours. (B) (Days 2 & 4 )
4 LONDON – OXFORD – LACOCK – BATH Imagine
yourself as an Oxford scholar as you enjoy a quick YOUR IP Experience life as a brave Roman
soldier on Emperor Hadrian's
visit (as long as students are not sitting exams) to the northern frontier, exploring the
imposing historic hall of one of Oxford's School. Later, * All prices are per person, twin share. treasures of the Roman Army Museum
and Hadrian's Wall. (Day 8)
we continue to the pretty Wiltshire village of Lacock for Shared Rooming: Room Share is not available
some 'Family Fun' to see Harry Potter's house. Arrive in on this trip. Single rooms are not available unless STAYS WITH STORIES
Bath for your overnight stay. (B, ) Hotel: Hilton City travelling as part of a family group. Stay in the 13th-century Ruthin Castle
London Airport Transfers: Transfers are available in North Wales with its original moat
5 BATH – LLANGOLLEN – RUTHIN CASTLE (2 NIGHTS) to purchase. Conditions apply. See page 34 and acres of parkland. (Day 5)
Gain insights into the elegant city of Bath during for details.
DIVE INTO CULTURE
Roman times, enjoying an orientation that will include
Airport Transfers: Transfers on the last travel day Enjoy a butler and housekeeper tour
beautiful Pulteney bridge. Visit the Roman Baths, will arrive at Edinburgh Airport at 7am and 9am. at the stately 18 th-century National
then visit the Pump Room and view the 15th-century Trust property, Tatton Park Mansion
Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel
Bath Abbey before crossing the border into Wales. We Director and Driver, A$126 per person. house. (Day 7)
stop in the historic town of Llangollen, and then cross
Drinking Water: Tap water is safe to drink in all of
the Horseshoe Pass to a medieval castle and one of
the destinations on this trip. Please remember to
Trafalgar's 'Stays With Stories' where you'll dine like bring a water bottle.
lords and ladies. (B, D, ) Hotel: Ruthin Castle
Trip code: FCAS
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FD Farewell Dinner
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SHAMROCKS AND
LEPRECHAUNS 2
10 DAYS 2 COUNTRIES 14 MEALS FROM A$3525 PP*
ONE FOR THE STORY BOOKS, EVERYTHING'S EIRÉ ABOUT THIS GRAND FAMILY ADVENTURE THROUGH THE EMERALD ISLE,
WHICH WILL SEE YOU PLAY THE GAME OF THRONES AND ENCOUNTER LEPRECHAUNS AND GIANTS ALONG THE WAY.
3
Giant's Causeway
Londonderry
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IRELAND
DUBLIN 1 1
Galway
• SIGHTSEEING TOUR with a
Local Specialist of Dublin, Belfast and
Londonderry
4
Cliffs of Moher
▼
• ORIENTATION of Limerick and County
▼
Galway
▼
1 LIMERICK
• VISIT the Giant's Causeway, Titanic
FERRY
Foynes
Visitor's Centre in Belfast and the Flying
▼
Boat Museum in Foynes
2 KILLARNEY
• VIEW St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin and
King John's Castle in Limerick
Ring of
Kerry
Blarney
• SEE Dublin's Georgian Squares and
St. Mary's Cathedral in Limerick 5
• SCENIC DRIVE of the Ring of Kerry
START END OVERNIGHT SIGHTSEEING Family Fun in Ireland
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STYLE EXPERIENCE
DAY
1 ARRIVE DUBLIN AND AFTERNOON SIGHTSEEING where we join a 'Local Specialist' who will take us
You're in for a grand time on this family jaunt through on a stroll along its ancient walls. We continue
YOUR HOLIDAY PLANNER
the Emerald Isle, which begins in Dublin. Explore the to Sligo, where we'll dine in our hotel tonight.
lively Irish capital with your clan in tow before meeting (B, D, ) Hotel: Clayton
your Travel Director and fellow travellers this a ernoon Price PP Price PP
6 SLIGO – GALWAY – LIMERICK We 'Connect With
for a Kick-Off arty and sightseeing tour with your Start End Twin Start End Twin
Locals' and join the Feeneys on their sheep farm Dublin Dublin Share Dublin Dublin Share
'Local Specialist'. View St. Patrick's Cathedral, the
located on the edge of the scenic Wild Atlantic Way.
stately Georgian Squares and Trinity College. (KP) SU 05 APR TU 14 APR 3525 SU 26 JUL TU 04 AUG 3650
Martin will teach you the art of sheepdog handling SU 12 APR TU 21 APR 3525
Hotel: Ballsbridge
and you'll learn about the role and use of wool on SU 02 AUG TU 11 AUG 3650
2
SU 24 MAY TU 02 JUN 3595 SU 09 AUG TU 18 AUG 3650
DUBLIN – CO. DOWN COAST No need to follow the the farm. You may even get to cuddle puppies before 3650
SU 16 AUG TU 25 AUG
rainbow for this morning's chance encounter with a delicious 'Be My Guest' morning tea with this warm SU 07 JUN TU 16 JUN 3595 SU 23 AUG TU 01 SEP 3650
Ireland's lucky little people. Visit the home of the last couple. Later, we travel to Galway and enjoy an SU 21 JUN TU 30 JUN 3595
SU 13 SEP TU 22 SEP 3595
remaining leprechauns with a 'Local Specialist' and orientation tour. (B, BMG, ) Hotel: Maldron
SU 19 JUL TU 28 JUL 3650
learn how your belief in their existence keeps them
7 LIMERICK – CLIFFS OF MOHER – KILLARNEY
alive. Journey to County Down, arriving at the Slieve Single Supplement (add to price above): A$880 PP
(2 NIGHTS) Your fi st stop today is the sheer Cli s
Donard Resort and Spa, one of Trafalgar's 'Stays
of Moher. Admire how they rise over 200 metres
PAY E ARLY
With Stories' and your home for the night. Spend the
from the pounding surf below. We travel south
a ernoon at leisure strolling along the waterfront
to the Flying Boat Museum in Foynes. 'Dive Into
or relaxing at the pool of this lovingly maintained
SAVINGS
Culture' as you board a replica Boeing 314 to
Victorian hotel, where you will also enjoy dinner
experience life as a passenger. This a ernoon,
tonight. (B, D, ) Hotel: Slieve Donard Resort & Spa
head to Tralee, where you'll have an opportunity
3 CO. DOWN COAST – BELFAST SIGHTSEEING to climb to the top of the Blennerville Windmill and
(2 NIGHTS) It's time for some 'Family Fun' to play the gain insights into the role of this working windmill. SAVE UP TO A$365 PP
Game of Thrones. A er a leisurely start to your day, Dinner is at your hotel this evening. (B, D, )
head to ‘Winterfell Castle Archery Range' movie set for Hotel: Innisfallen OTHER GREAT SAVINGS
behind-the-scenes insights into this award-winning
8 RING OF KERRY EXCURSION Admire Ireland's 1. Young Traveller Savings SAVE A$360
series. Dress in costumes from the program and try
enduring scenic beauty on one of the most beautiful 2. Multi Trip Savings SAVE UP TO A$91
your hand at shooting medieval arrows using ancient
drives in the world. Circling the spectacular Ring
bows. Snap a selfie or t o, then head to Belfast, 3. Triple Share Savings SAVE UP TO A$1070 PP
of Kerry, we see mountains, valleys, lakes and sea
your home for the next two nights, where you'll
blend into a landscape that has inspired writers and 4. Quad Share Savings SAVE A$1600 PP
delve into the crossroads of British and Irish culture
poets for centuries. The a ernoon is free to explore 5. VIT (Very Important Traveller) Bene ts for past guests
during an introductory sightseeing tour with a 'Local
Killarney on your own. (B)
Specialist'. See the City Hall, Queen's University and
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the Parliament buildings, then admire the colourful KILLARNEY – DUBLIN Visit Blarney Castle and
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murals that line the city streets, an enduring symbol of
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secure your ‘gift of the gab' a er kissing its Blarney
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Northern Ireland, depicting the region's political and Stone, then journey through the lush landscapes
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religious divisions. (B, ) Hotel: Maldron City and counties to the capital, Dublin. Our shamrock
shenanigans nearing their end, we join our
HIGHLI
FA MILY FUN
fellow travellers and Travel Director for a rousing
Farewell Dinner, aboard a canal barge. (B, FD) Here’s just a sample of the many special
Hotel: Ballsbridge Trafalgar highlights included in your trip.
10 DEPART DUBLIN For now, it's time to say a fond
FAMILY FUN
slán abhaile to your fellow travellers as you close Become a medieval archer... dress
the curtain on an unforgettable journey through the part and try your hand at hitting
the Emerald Isle. Airport transfers are available. the bullseye. (Day 3)
Conditions apply. (B)
CONNECT WITH LOCALS
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On the edge of the Wild Atlantic Way
MORE ATBRO
visit the Feeney's sheep farm, where
you'll learn about life on the farm before
YOUR IP a 'Be My Guest' morning tea. (Day 6)
STAYS WITH STORIES
Put your archery skills to the test when you play the County Down's Slieve Donard
* All prices are per person, twin share. Resort and Spa features Victorian
Game of Thrones and spend memorable moments
Shared Rooming: Room Share is not available architecture and a beautiful coastal
as your favourite characters during a visit to on this trip. Single rooms are not available unless landscape. (Day 2)
Winterfell Castle. travelling as part of a family group.
DIVE INTO CULTURE
Airport Transfers: On arrival to Dublin Airport Discover the full story of the Titanic at
transfers will operate at 8.30am, 11am and 1pm.
4 BELFAST – GIANT'S CAUSEWAY EXCURSION Tread in the Titanic Belfast visitor attraction
Guests arriving later should make their own way and monument in Belfast. (Day 5)
the footsteps of Finn MacCool – his geometric Giant's to the hotel. Return transfers on the last travel day
Causeway is more the stuff of legends than the esult will arrive at Dublin Airport at 7am, 9am and 11am. Visit Foynes Flying Boat Museum, the
of ancient volcanic activity which left its mark on th Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel only dedicated ying boat museum in
Northern Irish coast. Admire the 40,000 interlocking Director and Driver, A$134 per person. the world, to gain insight into the rich
basalt columns that fade into the sea, then view the history of aviation. (Day 7)
Drinking Water: Tap water is safe to drink in all of
enchanting tunnel of the Dark Hedges. A er a day of the destinations on this trip. Please remember to
myths, legends and Hollywood blockbusters, consider bring a water bottle.
tucking into an optional Fish and Chips pub dinner. (B)
Trip code: FSIA
5 BELFAST – LONDONDERRY – SLIGO 'Dive Into Culture'
at the Titanic Belfast Visitor Centre and gain a new
perspective into the world's most famous ship and the
tragedy that befell it. Then, journey to Londonderry,
Connect With Locals Stays With Stories Dive Into Culture Make A Di erence GET INSPIRED
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Breakfast
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Lunch
Dinner
RD Regional Dinner
FD Farewell Dinner
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GLADIATORS, GONDOLAS 2
AND GOLD
10 DAYS 2 COUNTRIES 14 MEALS FROM A$3875 PP*
3
EXPERIENCE LIFE AS A ROMAN GLADIATOR, TOSS A COIN IN THE TREVI FOUNTAIN AND DEVOUR THE PIZZA YOU'VE JUST
LEARNT TO MAKE BEFORE CREATING YOUR OWN COLOURFUL VENETIAN CARNIVAL MASK.
4
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3
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ITALY HLIGH
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Bologna • VIP ADMISSION to the Vatican
Museums
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Pisa • SIGHTSEEING TOUR with a Local
3
FLORENCE
Specialist in Rome, Florence, Bologna
and Venice
6
• SMALL GROUP SIGHTSEEING on a
►
guided walking tour of 'Secret Venice' to the
Rialto food market, with a group size of no
more than 25 guests
7
3 ROME • ORIENTATION of Pisa
• VISIT St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine
Chapel, the Colosseum in Rome and the
Academy of Fine Arts in Florence
• VIEW the ancient sites of Rome, Santa
8
Croce Basilica and the Duomo in Florence,
the Leaning Tower of Pisa and St. Mark's
Basilica in Venice
• SCENIC CRUISE by private launch to
St. Mark's Square
START END OVERNIGHT SIGHTSEEING Family Fun in Pisa
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STYLE EXPERIENCE
DAY
1 ARRIVE ROME (3 NIGHTS) Ciao Roma! Feast your so named for the sound condemned prisoners
eyes and your stomach on the 'Eternal City' – the made at catching their last glimpse of beautiful
YOUR HOLIDAY PLANNER
launch pad for an unforgettable adventure with Venice, the exquisite Doge's Palace, St. Mark's
la famiglia. Tread in the footsteps of the ancients Basilica and the Campanile. The a ernoon is yours
before meeting with your Travel Director and fellow to explore - go in search of the cosiest trattoria in Price PP Price PP
travellers for a Kick-O Party that will rock Rome. town. (B, , ) Start End Twin Start End Twin
Rome Venice Share Rome Venice Share
(KP) Hotel: Crowne Plaza St. Peter’s
FA MILY FUN
FR 29 MAY SU 07 JUN 3995 FR 17 JUL SU 26 JUL 3925
2 ROME SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Join a 'Local FR 24 JUL SU 02 AUG 3925
Specialist' to delve into centuries of history and FR 05 JUN SU 14 JUN 3995 FR 31 JUL SU 09 AUG 3875
FR 12 JUN SU 21 JUN 3995
culture, including a guided tour of the Vatican FR 19 JUN SU 28 JUN 3995 FR 07 AUG SU 16 AUG 3875
Museums. Gaze up at the wonder of Michelangelo's FR 26 JUN SU 05 JUL 3975 FR 14 AUG SU 23 AUG 3875
frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel and explore
FR 03 JUL SU 12 JUL 3975 FR 11 SEP SU 20 SEP 3995
the Catholic shrine of St. Peter's Basilica. Venture FR 10 JUL SU 19 JUL 3925 FR 18 SEP SU 27 SEP 3995
across the Tiber to the Colosseum imagining a time
when brave warriors fought to the thunderous roar of Single Supplement (add to price above): A$660 PP
thousands. (B) Exceptions 31 Jul 20 to 14 Aug 20: A$590 PP
3 ROME – VISIT A GLADIATOR SCHOOL AND FREE
PAY E ARLY
TIME Book your spot on the podium. It's time to
become a gladiator for the day. You'll learn how
SAVINGS
to wield a gladiator's sword and gain insights into
military techniques with an expert. This a ernoon,
Indulge in the delicate cra of hand-painting
you'll have some free time to explore the city with
and decorating your own colourful Carnival
the family. Perhaps count the Spanish Steps or toss
a coin into the Trevi Fountain to secure your speedy
mask in the tradition of Venice's celebrated SAVE UP TO A$400 PP
Carnevale.
return to Rome. Then it's time for a cheesy 'Family
Fun' a air as we 'Dive Into Culture' and learn how to
OTHER GREAT SAVINGS
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make authentic Italian pizza, sharing a tasty slice or SECRET VENICE WALKING TOUR AND VISIT
two of our culinary masterpieces with our loved ones. 1. Young Traveller Savings SAVE A$390
TO THE RIALTO FOOD MARKET Navigating the
(B, RD, , ) bustling canals to the Rialto Bridge, we embrace 2. Multi Trip Savings SAVE UP TO A$100
4 ROME – PISA – FLORENCE (3 NIGHTS) Set your the sights and sounds of Venice from the water 3. Triple Share Savings SAVE UP TO A$400 PP
watch to Italian time and embark on a scenic drive before 'Diving Into Culture' to savour the fla ours of 4. Quad Share Savings SAVE A$600 PP
north through Tuscany's golden fields Stop in Pisa Italy during a visit to an ancient food market. We
delve into the hidden highlights of Venice during 5. VIT (Very Important Traveller) Bene ts for past guests
to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Piazza del
Duomo to snap a selfi in front of the famous Leaning a Small Group Sightseeing walking tour, working
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Tower. Carry on to the Renaissance city of Florence, up an appetite for our Farewell Lunch at a local
AF TE D
restaurant. (B, FL, )
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our home for the next three nights. (B) Hotel: Grand
Mediterraneo
10 HTS
DEPART VENICE Our unforgettable journey
5 FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME The
exquisite sights of Florence are brought to life on
together has come to an end. All that's le to say is
a hearty arrivederci as you prepare to return home HIGHLI
a walking tour in the expert company of a 'Local with fantastic shared memories. Airport transfers
Here’s just a sample of the many special
Specialist'. See the magnifi ent Gothic Duomo are available. Conditions apply. (B)
Trafalgar highlights included in your trip.
and famous Baptistery before marvelling at
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FAMILY FUN
MO R E A B O
Michelangelo's statue of David at the Academy of
Fine Arts. Where better to 'Dive Into Culture' and Learn how to make pizza and share your
masterpiece with the family. (Day 3)
IP
indulge in a refreshing gelato than in the city where
it was invented. Tonight we 'Connect With Locals'
joining a Tuscan family for a 'Be My Guest' dinner Y OUR TR Discover the great Venetian tradition
of Carnival masks and create your
enjoying delicious specialities against the backdrop * All prices are per person, twin share. own. (Day 8)
of picture-perfect olive groves and vineyards. Salute! Shared Rooming: Room Share is not available
on this trip. Single rooms are not available unless CONNECT WITH LOCALS
(B, BMG, , )
travelling as part of a family group. Enjoy a local Tuscan 'Be My Guest'
6 FLORENCE FREE DAY You have a full day at leisure to dinner with Count Miari Fulcis on his
Airport Transfers: On arrival at Rome Fiumicino 15th-century organic olive oil estate in
enjoy this remarkable Renaissance city. Florence is a Airport transfers will operate at 9.30am, 12.30pm the Tuscan hills. (Day 5)
living museum that you can explore on foot. Perhaps and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make
join an Optional Experience to the ‘Town of Towers' – their own way to the hotel. Return transfers on the DIVE INTO CULTURE
San Gimignano. (B) last travel day will arrive at Venice's Marco Polo Experience life as a gladiator with an
Airport at 8am and 9.30am. included visit to a Gladiator School in
7 FLORENCE – BOLOGNA – VENICE (3 NIGHTS) Stop Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel Rome. (Day 3)
and smell the rich aromas of Bolognese sauce, Director and Driver, A$119 per person. Indulge in an Italian gelato at a local
spending the morning with a 'Local Specialist' to
Drinking Water: Tap water is safe to drink in all of gelateria in Florence. (Day 5)
explore the medieval city of Bologna. Then it's just the destinations on this trip. Please remember to
a hop, skip and a jump to the island city of Venice. bring a water bottle. Witness the exquisite cra of
Discover the 'Queen of the Adriatic' from the comfort glassblowing on Guidecca Island, a
Trip code: FGIC delicate tradition that generations of
of one of its traditional gondolas on an Optional
Venetian cra smen have perfected
Experience. (B, D) Hotel: Novotel Mestre Castellana
over the centuries. (Day 8)
8 VENICE – CANAL CRUISE AND ORIENTATION 'Dive
Into Culture' and witness fi st-hand the exquisite
tradition of Venetian glassblowing. Time for 'Family
Fun' as you learn about the art of craftin Carnival
masks, before cruising to bustling St. Mark's Square
on a private launch. View the famous Bridge of Sighs,
Connect With Locals Stays With Stories Dive Into Culture Make A Di erence GET INSPIRED
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Kick O Party
Breakfast
L
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Lun
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Dinner
RD Regional Dinner
FL Farewell Lunch
Family Fun
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1
EUROPEAN WONDERLAND
11 DAYS 5 COUNTRIES 16 MEALS FROM A$4395 PP*
EMBARK ON A FAMILY ROAD TRIP FROM ROME TO LONDON, FILLED WITH LASHINGS OF CARNIVAL MASKS, CHARIOT RACING
AND CHEESY PIZZA YOU'LL LEARN TO MAKE YOURSELF.
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ENGLAND FERRY REVIEW
RATED: 4.6/5
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Calais
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FRANCE ENGELBERG
Lucerne
2
HLIGH
HIG 5
SWITZERLAND
Lake Como • SIGHTSEEING TOUR with a Local
VENICE Specialist in Rome, Florence, Bologna and
▼
2
Paris
ITALY • ORIENTATION of Siena, Venice and
Bologna Lucerne
FLORENCE 2
Siena
• VISIT St. Peter's Basilica and the
Colosseum in Rome 6
▼
• VIEW the ancient sites of Rome, St. Mark's
Basilica in Venice, scenic Lake Como, the
2 ROME
spectacular alpine scenery of Switzerland,
Bologna
the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, the Ei el
Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
and the White Cli s of Dover
• SEE the vineyards of Burgundy and the
Somme Battle elds in France
• SCENIC CRUISE along the Seine River
in Paris
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STYLE EXPERIENCE
DAY
1 7
ARRIVE ROME (2 NIGHTS) Buckle up Bambinos – VENICE – LAKE COMO – ENGELBERG (2 NIGHTS)
we're off on a g and adventure through Europe, We travel through the Italian Lake District and
YOUR HOLIDAY PLANNER
launching our Family Experience in the 'Eternal City' enjoy some free time for lunch in the laid-back
of Rome. This evening we enjoy a Kick-Off arty where lakeside town of Como. We continue through
we 'Dive Into Culture' with a 'Family Fun' experience alpine landscapes next, past Lugano and through Price PP Price PP
and learn how to make pizza. Later, an orientation the St. Gotthard tunnel into central Switzerland, Start End Twin Start End Twin
Rome London Share Rome London Share
drive gives you a taste of some of the major sites. before arriving into Engelberg. (B) Hotel: H+ Hotel
(KP, , ) Hotel: Crown Plaza St. Peter’s & Spa TH 28 MAY SU 07 JUN 4550 TH 30 JUL SU 09 AUG 4395
8 LUCERNE ORIENTATION AND FREE TIME Walk TH 04 JUN SU 14 JUN 4550 TH 06 AUG SU 16 AUG 4395
FA MILY FUN
TH 11 JUN SU 21 JUN 4550 TH 13 AUG SU 23 AUG 4395
across the fl wer-lined 14th-century wooden 4550 4695
TH 18 JUN SU 28 JUN TH 20 AUG SU 30 AUG
Chapel Bridge and into a land of lakes and lions. TH 25 JUN SU 05 JUL 4550 TH 27 AUG SU 06 SEP 4695
See the giant dying lion he wn from sandstone
TH 02 JUL SU 12 JUL 4550 TH 03 SEP SU 13 SEP 4695
rock to commemorate the heroism of the Swiss
TH 09 JUL SU 19 JUL 4425 TH 10 SEP SU 20 SEP 4875
Guard. Ascend one of the magnifi ent surrounding TH 16 JUL SU 26 JUL 4425 TH 17 SEP SU 27 SEP 4875
mountains during an Optional Experience or TH 23 JUL SU 02 AUG 4425
spend the a ernoon sampling the rich fla ours of
Single Supplement (add to price above): A$990 PP
delicious Swiss chocolate. (B, D)
Exceptions 09 Jul 20 to 13 Aug 20: A$880 PP
9 ENGELBERG – PARIS (2 NIGHTS) From
Switzerland, we cross the mighty Rhine River
PAY E ARLY
and into France, travelling through the famous
Burgundy wine region en route to the ‘City of
SAVINGS
Lights'. (B) Hotel: Novotel Centre Tour Eiffel
10
Roll up your sleeves and get stuck into some PARIS SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Join a 'Local
dough-pounding, flavoursome-topping pizza Specialist' on a guided sightseeing t our which
making with loved ones and new friends in the includes a drive along the Champs Élysées with SAVE UP TO A$488 PP
land of its birthplace, Italy. views of the magnifi ent Arc de Triomphe and the
Ei el Tower. Now, take to the water for a leisurely
cruise on the Seine River with spectacular views of OTHER GREAT SAVINGS
2 ROME SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Join a 'Local the city's bridges and life on the river. Enjoy a free 1. Young Traveller Savings SAVE A$450
Specialist' for a sightseeing tour to the Vatican. See a ernoon to discover Paris. This evening, celebrate
Michelangelo's famous Pietà statue in St. Peter's 2. Multi Trip Savings SAVE UP TO A$122
with our travel companions and Travel Director at a
Basilica before crossing the Tiber into Ancient Rome special Farewell Dinner. (B, FD) 3. Triple Share Savings SAVE UP TO A$390 PP
to visit the Colosseum and see Circus Maximus. This
4. Quad Share Savings SAVE A$590 PP
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evening we dine in our hotel. (B, D) PARIS – LONDON Leaving Paris behind, we journey
5. VIT (Very Important Traveller) Bene ts for past guests
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past the Somme battlefields and c oss from Calais
3 ROME – SIENA – FLORENCE (2 NIGHTS) Explore the to Dover. We arrive in London later this a ernoon
medieval playground of Siena, home to the festive where our family holiday comes to an end. (B)
Palio bareback horse race. Arrive in Florence this
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a ernoon, followed by a 'Be My Guest' dinner where
you'll 'Connect With Locals' in the Chianti countryside.
MO R E A B O HANDC RG HTSHIGHLI
(B, BMG, ) Hotel: Grand Mediterraneo
4 FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Join a
'Local Specialist' for a walking tour of the city. Visit
YOUR TRIP
Here’s just a sample of the many special
the Piazza della Signoria, and view the magnifi ent * All prices are per person, twin share. Trafalgar highlights included in your trip.
marble Duomo. Spend the a ernoon at leisure Share Rooming: Room Share is not available on
pounding the pavements in search of the city's this trip. Single rooms are not available unless FAMILY FUN
tastiest gelato. (B) travelling as part of a family group. A cooking experience with all the
trimmings! Learn how to make tasty
5 FLORENCE – BOLOGNA – VENICE (2 NIGHTS) Cross Your London Hotel: Crowne Plaza King's Cross
Italian pizza from an expert and then
the Apennine Mountains to the city of Bologna For rates and full details please see page 33. This share your masterpiece with the
where you will join a 'Local Specialist' to view the trip ends at our London Reception Centre or the family. (Day 1)
city's Kissing Towers and Il Gigante. Indulge in above hotel, providing that you have reserved your
accommodation at this hotel through Trafalgar. Discover the great Venetian tradition
the delicious fla ours of what is widely regarded
of Carnival masks and paint and
as the gastronomic capital of Italy. Arrive in the Airport Transfers: On arrival to Rome Fiumicino
decorate your own. (Day 6)
island city of Venice later for some leisure time or Airport transfers will operate at 9.30am, 12.30pm
and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their CONNECT WITH LOCALS
enjoy an Optional Experience gondola ride. (B, D)
own way to the hotel. Eight generations of history with
Hotel: Novotel Mestre Castellana
London Airport Transfers: Transfers available plenty of stories to tell. Enjoy a
6 VENICE ORIENTATION AND FREE TIME 'Dive Into to purchase. Conditions apply. See page 34 traditional 'Be My Guest' dinner with
Culture' and witness fi st-hand the centuries-old for details. the Landi family at their home near
Florence, set within a garden of oak
tradition of Venetian glassmaking on Giudecca Island. Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel
trees against the backdrop of Tuscan
Take to the water and cruise by private launch to the Director and Driver, A$147 per person.
vineyards and olive groves. (Day 3)
gateway of Venice, St. Mark's Square. Join your Travel Drinking Water: Tap water is safe to drink in all of
Director to see the ornate Doge's Palace and Bridge the destinations on this trip. Please remember to DIVE INTO CULTURE
of Sighs, St. Mark's Basilica and the Campanile with bring a water bottle. Witness the exquisite craft f
its fi e bells. Then, join a 'Local Specialist' for a 'Family glassblowing on Giudecca Island, a
Trip code: FSPL
delicate tradition that generations of
Fun' experience to learn about the great Venetian
Venetian cra smen have perfected
tradition of Carnival masks, with an opportunity to
over the centuries. (Day 6)
create your own colourful alter egos (B, , )
Connect With Locals Stays With Stories Dive Into Culture Make A Di erence GET INSPIRED
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