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Winter & Spring Planner 2022-2023 We do the hard work so you don’t have to....

www.albatrosstravel.com

Welcome to... Our newWinter 2022-Spring 2023 Planner Warm up your Winter and put the Spring back into your tour programme with our tour planner offering a great selection of packages and itineraries from October 2022 to April 2023.

Why book with us? No Currency Surcharge Guarantee  We offer a No Currency Surcharge Guarantee to protect your business from potentially expensive fluctuations in exchange rates. Free Single Room for your Driver *  No matter howmany passengers are booked on your tour! * Excludes London & Disneyland® Paris. We Go the Extra Mile  We have dedicated sales and operations teams to support you and we take the time to understand your business. We tailor our products to match your requirements. 24 Hour Helpline Number  Our helpline is available for all drivers, should any element of the tour not go as planned. Visit, Inspect & Grade  We visit, inspect and grade every hotel in our brochure to assess its suitability for coach tourism and to help you select the most appropriate hotel for your customers. Please note that due to Covid-19 restrictions, some Inspection visits have not been possible.

Things to remember… Pricing The price you see includes the group admission rate for each attraction in the itinerary that is highlighted in bold . Suggested Itinerary This means that we are providing you with ideas for a tour that we would be happy to arrange for you if you wish. The Sales Team can provide you with a revised quotation price, based on any tour ideas that you feel would best suit your customer base. We would then arrange guided tours, purchase of tickets and payment of entrance fees on your behalf. What To Do All the attractions and hotels featured on the following pages can be mixed and matched according to your requirements. We are always happy to provide you with a bespoke solution for your tour programme. Additional Hotels We only have room in the brochure to feature some of our hotels. We have reserved space at many more. Call us for more information. Overnight Hotels We understand that a successful tour is not just about the mainstay and that the hotels your passengers stay at along the way are a very important start and end to the tour. We have a great selection of hotels in excellent locations to suit all tastes and budgets. If you would like overnights adding to any of your tours, please give our Sales Team a call. Low Emissions Zones & Access Regulation Emission Zone (ULEZ) have expanded to create a single larger zone bounded by the North Circular Road (A406) and South Circular Road (A205). The North and South Circular Roads themselves are not included in the zone. The ULEZ will continue to operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends (except Christmas day), with a daily charge for vehicles that do not meet the required emissions standards. For more information please visit: https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emission-zone Additionally Bath, Bristol & Birmingham have been mandated to implement Clean Air Zones (CAZ), however at the point of going to print, the dates appear to have been delayed due to Covid-19. Other cities will need to adopt CAZ, for further information visit: Drive in a clean air zone - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) We cannot be held liable for any penalties, tickets or charges that come from entry into towns and cities with low emission zones and/or access regulations. New zones are regularly being introduced into towns and cities across the UK and Europe (countries have individual rules and restrictions for entering town centres) so please check before costing and operating your tour. For Italy please check for ZTL (Zona Traffico Limitato): https:// urbanaccessregulations.eu/countries-mainmenu-147/italy-mainmenu-81 Drivers Hours EU Regulation 561/2006 is transcribed into UK law and still applies. Our itineraries are created with drivers’ regulations in mind and we look to comply with daily driving, break and rest requirements. For some of our longer European itineraries, a driver’s day off has not always been incorporated as they can be operated under the 12-day rule. However we are happy to amend the itinerary to allow for a driver’s day off or arrange local hire if you require it.

Team of Contract Managers  Our team of Contract Managers are

dedicated to specific geographical areas so our product knowledge is second to none! Your Money is Safe with us Even though it is not a legal requirement, Albatross Travel sets aside advance payments, made by you to us, until your tour is completed. This reflects the undertaking and protection that you must in turn, provide to your passengers. The only exceptions to this are prepayments that are made in advance to suppliers or have been received on a non-refundable basis.

THE SMALL PRINT • Every effort has been made to ensure all pricing and information provided in our brochure is accurate and up-to-date at the time of publication in December 2021. However, details are subsequent to change and any typographical, clerical or other error or omission shall be subject to correction without any liability on the part of Albatross Travel. • Tours are priced on a minimum of 25 passengers. • Prices shown are 'from' prices based on the lowest rate we have from our suppliers, and are in £GBP per person for the stated duration of the tour. • All brochure prices are non-commissionable and quoted inclusive of VAT. • All brochure prices exclude public holidays and major local events unless otherwise stated. • All brochure pricing is correct at the time of going to print and is subject to change due to changes in VAT and other local/national taxation.

• All brochure pricing excludes the cost of overnight hotels unless otherwise stated. • All brochure pricing excludes road tolls, emission zone charges and permits. • All brochure pricing excludes peak date supplements on ferry crossings. • All products are subject to availability at the time of booking. • All itineraries are subject to change depending on the seasonal opening hours of attractions. • All itineraries are based on the most recent train timetables, sailing schedules and opening hours and are subject to change. • Event dates are subject to change year on year. Your tour has been based on this year's dates and times, where available. • Please be advised that details about some shows and events have not yet been finalised. We have therefore based the information on current shows, which may be

subject to change or cancellation. • Please note, on occasion some attractions require pre- payment upon confirmation and these charges will need to be passed on. • We cannot be held liable for any changes that may occur regarding a venue or an attraction that is beyond our control. However, we will aim to update you with details of any such changes as soon as possible. • All overnight sailings will be on a room only basis with inside, lower bed cabins. If meals are required, please advise at the time of quotation. • Dinner will always consist of at least 3 courses. Where a choice of menu is stated, there will be at least 2 dishes for each course unless stated otherwise. If a set menu is listed, this means that all passengers will have the same meal. Special dietary requirements will of course be catered for if we are advised in advance. • Please note that during weekend stays, other parties may be present and dining time options may be restricted.

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This year, a bit like Santa's Elves, we've been working really hard behind the scenes to bring you our best choice yet for next Winter. On top of some good ole seasonal favourites, like T&T, Wonderful Weekenders, Light Trails and Easter, we have a huge number of new itineraries , packages and Christmas Combinations to delight you from Autumn to Spring, across the UK and in Europe. With so much to offer, our winter supplement features just a small selection of our available product range, so if you can’t find what you are looking for, give our sales team a call and they will help you find the product you need from October to April.

Contents

04-05 Continental Warming Winter Sun: Packages & NEW Itineraries 06 Continental House Parties: Itineraries 07 Continental Winter Wonderland: Itineraries 08-09 Continental Christmas Markets: Packages & NEW Itineraries 10 Continental Christmases: Itineraries 11 Continental Seasonal Holidays: Packages & NEW Itinerary 12 Continental Spring Flowers: Itineraries 13-15 Disneyland® Paris 16-17 Autumn Gold: NEW Itineraries 18 Christmas Illuminations: Packages 19 Festive Houses & Yesteryear: Packages 20-23 NEW Christmas Combos: Itineraries 24 Festive Steam Trains: NEW Itineraries 25 Festive Cruises: NEW Packages 26-27 Turkey & Tinsel: Packages

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UK Christmas Markets: Dates available

Christmas Packages

30 New Year & Burns Night: Packages 31-32 London in Winter: NEW Packages 33 London in Spring: Packages 34 Banish the Blues: NEW Packages 35 Warm Up Your Celtic Winter: Packages 36-37 Spring Flowers: Packages & NEW Itineraries 38 Mother's Day: NEW Packages 39-40 Easter Breaks: NEW Packages 40

NEW Autumn & Spring Breaks, Ireland: Itineraries

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Brilliant Bar Packages

Inclusive Drinks: Packages & NEW Itineraries NEW Luxury Food & Drink: Itineraries UK House Parties &Winter Warmers: NEW Packages

45 Ireland House Parties: NEW Itineraries 46-47 Wonderful Weekenders: NEW Packages 48-49 Sensational Sundays: Packages 50-51 Super Singles: Packages & NEW Itineraries

The above contents are just a selection of the holidays, ideas and packages we have on offer. Please speak to your Account Manager for more hotels, themes and ideas.

Updated Tour

Look out for our UPDATED and NEW itineraries, packages and hotels throughout the following pages.

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Put a face to the name! Our Sales Team… Each Account Manager below has a wealth of travel experience and is happy to share their knowledge with you. Please don’t hesitate to give them a call on 01732 879191 .

Karina Laverick Grant Simmonds

Clare Costigan

Angela Cooper

Joanne Bennett

Guy Fathers

Louise Fitzpatrick

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Warming Winter Sun

Swap the winter chill of the UK for the cosy warmth of the Continent – there’s no shame in seeking the sun!

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Menton Lemon Festival

6 Days from £ 339 pp

Hotel Toscana, Alassio, Italian Riviera

We have combined the unique Menton Lemon Festival with the Hotel Toscana in vibrant Alassio on the Italian Riviera. Just 80 kms from Menton, this fabulous hotel offers superb value for money and is centrally located a few minutes’ walk from Alassio’s seafront promenade. We also visit Ventimiglia, San Remo, Diano Marina and Cervo. SUGGESTED ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival Day 2: Ventimiglia & San Remo We enjoy a morning visit to the border town of Ventimiglia and can explore its fantastic market (Fridays only). We then visit elegant San Remo for a stroll along the seafront of this olde world resort. Day 3: Diano Marina & Alassio This morning we visit the lovely seaside town of Diano Marina, with its charming pedestrianised centre dotted with attractive cafés and shops. We spend the afternoon at leisure in Alassio. Day 4: Menton Lemon Festival We enjoy a full day at the famous Lemon Festival in the beautiful coastal town of Menton on the French Riviera. This unique event sees the town adorned with artistic and highly imaginative displays constructed from local oranges and lemons and is truly a sight to behold. Day 5: Cervo After a leisurely morning in Alassio, perhaps enjoying a stroll along the seafront promenade, we visit the pretty hilltop town of Cervo, where we admire spectacular views over the surrounding coastline and

This friendly and superbly run hotel provides a very warm welcome. Situated in the centre of town, only a 5 minute walk from the seafront and lively promenade, the Toscana could not enjoy a better location. There is a welcoming bar, sitting area and a characterful restaurant. All 64 bedrooms are comfortably furnished and include a TV, hairdryer, mini bar, safe and air-conditioning. 5 Nights Half Board FEB 2023 Single Supplement from £114 Based on Friday arrivals Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage & welcome spumante or soft drink • Choice of menu • Entertainment each evening

Mediterranean Sea. Day 6: Departure

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Lake Garda’s Hidden Gems

Luscious Lake Garda

7 Days from £ 356 pp

6 Days from £ 364 pp

Enjoy the friendly base of our host Erminio on Lake Garda and take in some of the lesser known yet wonderful smaller cities of northern Italy, coupled with some great local food and wine tastings! PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival Day 2: Toscolano Maderno Driver’s Day Off We spend today at leisure, exploring the pretty lakeside harbour of Maderno. Day 3: Cremona Today we visit Cremona, which boasts some delightful architecture, churches, piazzas and, of course, the Violin Museum, as this lovely city is officially where the violin was created! Day 4: Brescia & Redaelli De Zinis This morning we discover Brescia’s interesting Roman history, architecture, museums, churches and impressive piazzas. In the afternoon we visit the Redaelli De Zinis wine estate in the Calvagese della Riviera hills behind Lake Garda for a guided visit and tasting. Day 5: Sirmione & San Martino della Battaglia Today we visit the southern jewel of Lake Garda, Sirmione. Later we visit San Martino della Battaglia behind the lake, where we tuck into an authentic blow out Italian lunch at Trattoria Da Arturo. Day 6: Bergamo & Cascina Carretto This morning we visit the hilltop Bergamo Alto to explore the alleyways and artisanal shops in this walled medieval town. This afternoon we head to Italy’s answer to the champagne region, Franciacorta, for a tour and tasting at the family-run Cascina Carretto winery. Day 7: Departure

Lake Garda is blessed with a Mediterranean climate and it’s here that we enjoy a relaxing stay at a superb hotel taking in charming Italian cities, the mountains and fabulous eateries! PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival Day 2: Riva del Garda Driver’s Day Off We explore the lakeside resort of Riva del Garda today, with its shops, bars and restaurants. We may also wish to take the ferry to Limone or Malcesine. Day 3: Sirmione & Trattoria Da Arturo We enjoy a scenic drive down the east coast of the lake, stopping for coffee in Garda, to visit the jewel of Lake Garda’s south coast, vibrant Sirmione. After a stroll in this pretty, historic centre, we continue into the countryside behind the lake for a long, relaxing and authentic Italian lunch at Trattoria da Arturo. Day 4: Bolzano & Molveno Today we visit the beautiful region of South Tyrol and its bustling capital, Bolzano, where we have time to enjoy a coffee and a stroll before getting an insight into the iceman ‘Ötzi’ at the fascinating Museum of Archaeology. After free time, we head south into the stunning Brenta Dolomites and enjoy a relaxing coffee stop at the scenic lake of Molveno. Day 5: Verona We spend today in Verona, described by the Italians as the greatest of Italy’s smaller cities. Famous as the setting of Romeo and Juliet, we explore the historic Roman amphitheatre, elegant shops and fabulous daily market in

Cremona

Riva del Garda

Hotel Sole, Riva del Garda, Lake Garda

Hotel Adria Resort, Toscolano Maderno, Lake Garda

V VALUE HOTEL

The 4 star Hotel Sole occupies an enviable position on the lakefront, in the centre of this lovely historic town. All 80 bedrooms are well furnished with TV, hairdryer, mini bar and air-conditioning. The hotel offers an elegant restaurant overlooking the lake, a popular bar/ gelateria and a lovely terrace. 5 Nights Half Board OCT 2022 Double for Sole Use Supplement from £102 Based on Wednesday arrivals Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage & welcome cocktail • Choice of menu on 3 nights • Gala dinner (set menu) on 1 night • Trentino dinner by candlelight (set menu 1 night) • Tea/coffee after dinner • Lunch at Trattoria da Arturo • Entrance to South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology

This family-run, 3 star hotel is located about 150m from the lakefront & a small pebble beach. The 54 air-conditioned bedrooms are simply furnished and equipped with TV and hairdryer. The restaurant is on the lower ground floor. There is also an outdoor pool. 6 Nights Half Board OCT 2022 Double for Sole Use Supplement from £94 Based on Sunday arrivals Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage & welcome fruit cocktail • Set menu on arrival night • Choice of menu on 4 nights • Candlelit dinner (set menu) on 1 night • Tea/coffee after dinner • Live music on 1 evening • Guided visit/tasting at Redaelli De Zinis • Lunch at Trattoria Da Arturo • Tour & tasting at Cascina Carretto

Piazza delle Erbe. Day 6: Departure

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Warming Winter Sun

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Wine & Springtime on Lake Garda

Venetian Delights

6 Days from £ 319 pp

6 Days from £ 299 pp

Riva del Garda

Verona

Merano

Venice

perhaps most beautiful lake. We have time to explore and enjoy a relaxing lunch before we head to Verona, city of Romeo and Juliet, to admire the fantastic Roman amphitheatre and elegant shops. Day 6: Departure

Day 5: Verona & Villa Calicantus Today we visit Verona with its charming Roman centre, famous amphitheatre, elegant shops and popular market. After lunch we visit the family-run, organic winery, Villa Calicantus , for a tasting . Day 6: Departure

Enjoy a springtime stay in the beautiful lakeside town of Riva del Garda. This vibrant resort boasts a fabulous array of cafés, restaurants and shops, all entwined around charming piazzas and medieval alleyways. PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival Day 2: Riva del Garda Driver’s Day Off We have time at leisure to explore Riva del Garda. We could enjoy a lakeside walk or hop on a ferry to nearby Limone! Day 3: Sirmione & Cascina Maddalena After a coffee stop en route in the charming resort of Garda, we arrive in beautiful Sirmione where we can enjoy lakeside walks, shops, cafés and restaurants. After free time for lunch, we visit the family-run Cascina Maddalena vineyard for a guided tour and tasting. Day 4: Merano & Kettmeir Today we visit the city of Merano, surrounded by the majestic Dolomites. We can take a chairlift up for a panoramic view or enjoy a stroll and café pitstop. After lunch we head into the rolling hills of the South Tyrolean Wine Road, stopping near Lake Caldaro to enjoy a guided vineyard visit and tasting at Kettmeir.

Based in the fabulous beach resort of Lido di Jesolo, this tour takes in the highlights of northern Italy including Venice, Verona and Lake Garda with a visit to a fabulous prosecco winery! PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival Day 2: Lido di Jesolo Driver’s Day Off We spend today in our coastal resort, exploring the shops, cafés & restaurants, or strolling along the seafront. Day 3: Venice We take a water bus from Tronchetto to St Mark’s Square in Venice, where we spend the day at leisure. Stunning architecture and a labyrinth of passages await as we explore the Grand Canal, the Doge’s Palace and the Basilicas of San Marco & Santa Maria della Salute. Day 4: Treviso & Villa Sandi We start our day in the medieval city of Treviso with free time to explore and enjoy lunch. We then travel towards the Prosecco wine route to visit wine producer, Villa Sandi. Here we enjoy a guided visit & tasting. Day 5: Peschiera del Garda & Verona We enjoy a morning visit to Peschiera del Garda, a lovely little town on the southeastern shores of Italy’s largest and

Hotel Le Soleil, Lido di Jesolo

Grand Liberty Hotel, Riva del Garda, Lake Garda

5 Nights Half Board OCT 2022 Single Supplement from £79 Based on Sunday arrivals Inclusions

5 Nights Half Board FEB 2023 No Single Supplement (max 2 incl driver) thereafter £30 Based on Saturday arrivals Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage & welcome cocktail • Set menu on arrival night • Choice of menu on 3 nights • Gala dinner (set menu) on 1 night with live music • Tea/coffee after dinner • Guided tour & tasting at Cascina Maddalena • Guided visit & tasting at Kettmeir • Tasting at Villa Calicantus

• Return short sea crossing • Porterage & welcome drink • Set menu on arrival night • Choice of menu on 4 nights • Tea/coffee after dinner • Live musical entertainment on 1 night (40+ pax) • Guided visit & tasting at Villa Sandi

HTop Calella Palace, Calella, Costa Brava

HTop Amaika Hotel, Calella, Costa Brava Plus

Twin from £ 295 pp

Twin from £ 278 pp

This welcoming and traditionally styled 4 star hotel is located just a 5 minute walk from the beach and resort centre. There is a lift to all 228 tastefully decorated bedrooms, each of which has a TV, hairdryer, air conditioning, fridge and balcony. There is a nautical theme throughout the hotel culminating in a large, elegant ‘Titanic’ style dining room. Relax in the spacious bar or lounge or make use of the leisure facilities which include an outdoor swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and gym.

This modern hotel has a slightly elevated position approximately 15 minutes’ walk to the shops and beach. Boasting a cool, fresh interior this hotel balances fun and relaxation. From the spacious roof terrace guests can enjoy expansive sea views, along with an enviable vista of the resort of Calella. All 339 bedrooms have balcony, TV and hairdryer. Coach parking is located approximately 10 minutes walk away at a charge.

7 Nights Inclusive DEC 2022 & JAN 2023 Single Supplement from £121 Based on Monday arrivals Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage • Welcome glass of wine or sangria

6 Nights Inclusive OCT 2022 Single Supplement from £97 Based on Sunday arrivals Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage • Welcome glass of wine or sangria

• Choice of buffet menu • Unlimited wine, beer & soft drinks with dinner • Tea/coffee after dinner • Buffet or packed lunch (excl arrival & departure days) • Free bar from 10:00-23:00 hrs each day (selected drinks) • Entertainment such as music, disco or flamenco each night

• Choice of buffet menu • Unlimited wine, beer & soft drinks with dinner • Tea/coffee after dinner • Buffet or packed lunch (excl arrival & departure days) • Free bar from 10:00-23:00 hrs each day (selected drinks) • Entertainment such as music, disco or flamenco each night

Call 01732 879191 | [email protected] | www.albatrosstravel.com

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Continental House Parties

Our excellent continental house party packages offer great value and fantastic inclusions!

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Fabulous Flanders & a Free Bar

Spring into Three Countries

5 Days from £ 259 pp

4 Days from £ 237 pp

Taking place in March, our fabulous tour to South Holland features a free day in Valkenburg, a visit to Maastricht, one of the oldest cities in Holland, and visits to neighbouring Germany and Belgium! SUGGESTED ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival Day 2: Valkenburg Today is spent at leisure in Valkenburg, famous for its caves and castle. Day 3: Three Countries Tour Today’s circular driving tour takes in three countries: Germany, Belgium and Holland. We visit Monschau in western Germany then hop over to Belgium to see Liège. This afternoon we enjoy a tasting at the Abbaye Val- Dieu, which houses a brewery and is also known for its cheese. Day 4: Maastricht & Cruise We enjoy a 45 minute city tour of historic Maastricht, travelling in style on an American school bus, before boarding a boat for a one hour river cruise. Day 5: Departure

This tour takes us to two popular destinations, each brimming with fascinating and historical sights: the poignant battlefield sites, museums and memorials of Ypres, and the remarkable medieval architecture, canals and cobbled streets of beautiful Bruges. SUGGESTED ITINERARY We spend today in the fascinating town of Ypres, home to the moving In Flanders Fields Museum and the Menin Gate war memorial. We can also visit the largest and most famous of the British and Commonwealth Cemeteries, Tyne Cot. Day 3: Bruges Today we travel to the historic city of Bruges, a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site brimming with beautiful buildings, churches and canals. We can explore the striking Markt Square, overlooked by the imposing Belfry Tower, Burg Square and the Town Hall, or enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride along Bruges’ historic winding streets. Day 4: Departure Day 1: Arrival Day 2: Ypres

Monschau

Bruges

Walram Hotel, Valkenburg, South Holland Plus

Ostend Hotel, Ostend, Belgium Plus

FREE Bar

FREE Bar

4 Nights Half Board MAR 2023 Double for Sole Use Supplement from £80 Based on Monday arrivals Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage & welcome drink of kir royale • 3 course buffet on arrival night • Choice of main on 3 nights • Tea/coffee after dinner • Pre-dinner party on 1 night • Live musical entertainment on 1 night • Free bar on selected drinks each night from 17.30 - 21.30

3 Nights Half Board MAR 2023 Single Supplement from £50 Based on Friday arrivals Inclusions • Return short sea crossings • Welcome glass of kir • 3 course buffet menu • Tea/coffee after dinner • Unlimited selected drinks with dinner from 18.30 - 20.00

Banish the Winter Blues in Bavaria

Party in Pretty Paganella

5 Days from £ 265 pp

6 Days from £ 319 pp

Our charming inclusive Bavarian tour is sure to banish any winter blues, with romantic castles, picturesque lakes and towns and a hit of nostalgia at the Steiff Teddy Bear Museum. SUGGESTED ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival Day 2: Lake Constance/Lindau We make our way to scenic Lake Constance today with free time to explore the pretty lakeside town of Lindau, known for its old town on Lindau island. Day 3: Neuschwanstein Castle & Füssen We visit the fairytale, 19th-century Neuschwanstein Castle today and spend the rest of the day at leisure in Füssen. Day 4: Rothenburg ob der Tauber & Steiff Museum We enjoy a guided walking tour of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a town known for its medieval architecture. We then indulge our inner child with a visit to the charming Steiff Teddy Bear Museum. Day 5: Departure

Our fabulous house party package takes us to picture-postcard Fai della Paganella in the Dolomites. We’re in for a warm welcome from our hosts at the family-run Hotel Paganella, with scenic mountains, lakeside spots and pretty towns waiting to be explored. SUGGESTED ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival Day 2: Fai Della Paganella Our lovely host, Fausto, will take us on a gentle walk around this We visit the beautiful city of Romeo and Juliet today, with its stunning architecture, impressive Roman amphitheatre, elegant shops and enticing market in Piazza delle Erbe. Day 4: Lake Garda We take a scenic drive to the north end of Lake Garda and enjoy free time at the atmospheric and lakeside town of Riva del Garda. Day 5: Bassano del Grappa Today, we explore the stunning walled town of Bassano del Grappa. Just below the majestic Dolomites, the river Brenta passes through the centre of this picture-postcard town. Day 6: Departure friendly village. Day 3: Verona

Verona

Hotel Paganella, Fai della Paganella, Dolomites Plus

Rothenburg

FREE Bar

Hotel Jägerhaus, Langenau, Germany (predicted)

5 Nights Half Board MAR 2022 Double for Sole Use Supplement from £46 Based on Sunday arrivals Inclusions • Return short sea crossing & porterage • Welcome glass of prosecco • Set menu on arrival night • Choice of starter & main on 4 nights • Unlimited wine with dinner • Tea/coffee after dinner • Free bar on selected drinks each night from 18.00 - 22.30 • Guided walk of Fai with pizza & wine picnic on 1 day • Quiz/games on 1 night • Grolla evening in the bar on 1 night • Wine tasting on 1 night • 4 course farewell candlelit Trentino dinner with music

FREE Bar

4 Nights Inclusive FEB-MAR 2023 Single Supplement from £14 Based on Sunday arrivals Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage • Set menu on arrival night • Choice of main on 3 nights • Packed lunch on 3 days • Free bar on selected drinks each night from 19.00 - 23.00

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Continental Winter Wonderland

Discover a picture-postcard winter wonderland full of shimmering lakes, glistening crystals and breathtaking scenic journeys through the mountains.

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Lake Lucerne, National Museum & Glacier Express

Austrian Lake District in Winter

5 Days from £ 306 pp

5 Days from £ 419 pp

Known as Austria’s Lake District, the area around Salzburg offers scenic lakeside towns and picturesque mountain backdrops. Our visits include the stunning St Bartholomew’s Church, the Salt Mines in Berchtesgaden and Kaiservilla, which was the summer residence of Emperor Franz Joseph I and Empress Elisabeth. SUGGESTED ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival Day 2: Salzburg Today we visit Salzburg for a guided walking tour of the historic city centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Day 3: Berchtesgaden We enjoy a boat ride across Lake Königssee to St Bartholomä, where we admire the baroque pilgrimage church. After time for lunch in Berchtesgaden, we visit the Salt Mine for a guided tour. A miners’ train takes us underground before we sail across the underground salt lake. followed by Bad Ischl for a guided tour of the Kaiservilla. We finish our day in St Wolfgang. Day 5: Departure Day 4: Austrian Lake District This morning we visit Hallstatt

Travel in style with a relaxing cruise on Lake Lucerne and a train journey on the spectacular Glacier Express. We also discover the city of Lucerne and enjoy a guided tour of the Swiss National Museum. PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival Day 2: Lucerne We enjoy a one hour guided walking tour of Lucerne before exploring the city at leisure. Day 3: Lake Lucerne Cruise & Swiss National Museum This morning we embark on a relaxing cruise on Lake Lucerne from Treib to Weggis , where we have free time for lunch. We then travel to Schwyz to enjoy a guided tour of the Swiss National Museum . (Please note, the funicular at Treib is payable locally. Passengers may be required to change boats at Beckenried.) Day 4: Glacier Express After a relaxing morning in our hotel, we enjoy a scenic journey on the famous Glacier Express , travelling from Andermatt to Chur. Day 5: Departure

St Bartholomä Church, Lake K Ö nigssee

Glacier Express

Hotel Bellevue, Seelisberg, Switzerland

Gasthof Hauslwirt, Golling an der Salzach, Austria (predicted) 4 Nights Half Board MAR 2023 Single Supplement from £73 Based on Sunday arrivals Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Welcome drink • Set menu on arrival night • Choice of main on 3 nights • Tea/coffee after dinner

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4 Nights Half Board JAN-APR 2023 Single Supplement from £100 Based on Monday arrivals Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage • Set menu on arrival night • Choice of main on 3 nights • Tea/coffee after dinner • 1 hour guided walking tour of Lucerne • Lake Lucerne cruise Treib - Weggis • Guided tour of Swiss National Museum • Glacier Express Andermatt – Chur

Winter on Lake Achensee

Bavarian Forest

6 Days from £ 309 pp

5 Days from £ 348 pp

Based at our hotel on the shores of Lake Achensee, we can enjoy the glittering sights of the lake, glassware, crystals and the Zugspitze summit. SUGGESTED ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival Day 2: Innsbruck & Swarovski Crystal World We enjoy a guided tour of Innsbruck, followed by a visit to the glittering Swarovski Crystal World. Day 3: Lake Achensee, Rattenberg & Mayrhofen Following a horse-drawn carriage ride along the shores of Lake Achensee, we head to Rattenberg for a glass- blowing demonstration at Kisslinger Kristall-Glas and some free time. In the afternoon, we travel to the bustling ski resort of Mayrhofen, with some time at leisure. Day 4: Lake Achensee We spend the day at leisure. Day 5: Zugspitze Cable Car We travel to Garmisch-Partenkirchen and enjoy a ride on the Zugspitze Cable Car, with the panorama of 400 mountain peaks spanning four countries at the summit. Day 6: Departure

Join us for a magical journey through Bavaria’s enchanted forest, resplendent in all its winter glory, on

this spectacular scenic tour. PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival Day 2: Bavarian Forest & Joska Crystal

We admire stunning landscapes on a scenic drive this morning before visiting Joska World of Crystal (free entry) where we enjoy a glass-blowing demonstration. This afternoon we take a 30 minute horse-drawn sleigh ride and visit an alpine skiing hut with snacks and live music to enjoy. Day 3: Passau We enjoy a guided walking tour of this colourful city followed by time at leisure. Day 4: Husky Farm & Treetop Walk A guided tour of a husky farm followed by hot drinks awaits this morning, before we enjoy a guided walk to the top of the Bavarian Forest at the amazing Treetop Walk attraction. Day 5: Departure

Lake Achensee

Treetop Walk

Hotel Fischerwirt am Achensee, Achenkirch, Tyrol (predicted) 5 Nights Half Board MAR 2023 Single Supplement from £85 Based on Sunday arrivals Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage & welcome drink of schnapps • Set menu on arrival night • Choice of main on 3 nights • 3 course farmer’s buffet on 1 night • Tea/coffee after dinner • Coffee & cake at the hotel on 1 afternoon • Torch-lit walk with mulled wine on 1 day

Hohenauer Hof, Hohenau, Bavaria Plus 4 Nights Half Board FEB & MAR 2023

Single Supplement from £63 Based on Wednesday arrivals Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage & welcome drink of schnapps • Set menu on arrival night • Choice of main on 3 nights • Horse-drawn sleigh ride • Visit skiing hut with snacks & live music • Guided walking tour of Passau • Guided tour of Husky Farm & hot drink • Guided walk at the Bavarian Forest Treetop Walk • Torch-lit walk with mulled wine on 1 evening

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Continental Christmas Markets Christmas markets started on the Continent and by Jove, do they know how to do them! You’ll find colourful stalls adorned with lights, seasonal culinary delights, carefully crafted decorations as well as Nativity scenes, ice rinks & more!

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Cologne & Aachen Christmas Markets

Three Countries for Christmas

4 Days from £ 269 pp

4 Days from £ 309 pp

Make it a trio of Christmas festivities with visits to enchanting Christmas markets in Holland, Belgium and Germany, including one underground! We also visit the point at which these three countries meet. PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival Day 2: Valkenburg We spend today in Valkenburg, where we explore the Castle Ruins and Velvet Cave, a network of tunnels and passageways beneath the ruins. We also browse the wonderful Christmas markets, including the Christmas Market Caves , with festive stalls and twinkling lights transforming the underground corridors into a magical Christmas village. Day 3: Liège, Drielandenpunt & Monschau This morning we visit Liège, home of the largest and oldest Christmas market in Belgium. After free time for lunch, we visit Drielandenpunt (‘three country point’), the tripoint between Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands, before continuing to Monschau, where we enjoy the festivities of the Christmas market

Our new seasonal tour packs in some spectacular German Christmas markets, all set in enchanting locations. Soak up the festive atmosphere and admire the beautiful backdrops, including Cologne’s magnificent Gothic Cathedral, Aachen’s UNESCO protected Cathedral and Town Hall and the Day 2: Cologne Christmas Markets We spend today at leisure exploring the fabulous Christmas markets in Cologne, set around the picturesque old town and glorious Gothic Cologne Cathedral, savouring the sights, sounds and tempting aromas of a traditional festive German market. Day 3: Aachen & Merode Castle Christmas Markets This morning we visit the delightful Aachen Christmas market, with stalls lining the squares and lanes around the UNESCO protected Aachen Cathedral and Town Hall. We then explore the Christmas market set in the grounds of the beautiful Merode Castle , providing an enchanting romantic Merode Castle. PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival

Valkenburg Christmas Market Caves

Merode Christmas Market

Hotel Riche, Valkenburg, Limburg Plus 3 Nights Half Board NOV & DEC 2022 No Single Supplement (max 4 incl driver) Based on Friday arrivals Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage • Set menu on arrival night • Choice of main on 2 nights • Tea/coffee after dinner • Happy hour in bar each evening from 16.00 - 17.00hrs • Entrance to Valkenburg Castle Ruins & Velvet Cave • Entrance to Valkenburg Christmas Market (Municipal Caves)

Leonardo Hotel Köln, Cologne, Germany Plus (predicted) 3 Nights Half Board NOV 2022 Double for Sole Use Supplement from £125 Based on Friday arrivals Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage • Choice of buffet menu • Entrance to Merode Castle Christmas Market

(weekends only). Day 4: Departure

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Continental Christmas Markets

Heidelberg & Frankfurt Christmas Markets

Rhineland Christmas Markets

4 Days from £ 227 pp

4 Days from £ 272 pp

This tour packs in festive frolics in abundance with visits

We experience the popular Christmas markets of Düsseldorf and Dortmund and embark on a unique journey suspended above the city of Wuppertal on the amazing Wuppertal Suspension Railway. PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival Day 2: Wuppertal Suspension Railway & Dortmund We travel in the Imperial Carriage on the amazing Wuppertal Suspension Railway on a 1 hour return journey and visit Dortmund Christmas market, home to the world’s largest Christmas tree and 300 festive stalls. Day 3: Düsseldorf We spend time in Düsseldorf exploring the city’s fantastic Christmas markets. Set around the picturesque old town, there are several markets to discover, with each offering a truly traditional

to the charming, traditional Christmas markets of Heidelberg & Frankfurt. Make it a trio of markets with a visit to the stunning Schwetzingen Palace, which is within walking distance of our hotel and hosts its own beautiful Christmas market. SUGGESTED ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival Day 2: Heidelberg Today we visit the fabulously festive Heidelberg Christmas market, which extends over five beautiful and historic market squares and packs in around 140 charming stalls. Day 3: Frankfurt We spend today exploring the fantastic Frankfurt Christmas market, the history of which has been traced back to 1393! Full of traditional festive finds, Frankfurt is one of Germany’s oldest, most popular and largest Christmas markets, with 200 stalls to keep us busy. Day 4: Departure

Frankfurt Christmas Market

D Ü sseldorf Christmas Market

ACHAT Hotel Schwetzingen- Heidelberg, Schwetzingen, Germany (predicted) 3 Nights Half board DEC 2022 Double for Sole Use Supplement from £71 Based on Friday arrivals Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Set menu on arrival night • Choice of buffet menu on 2 nights

Mercure Hotel Düsseldorf Kaarst, Düsseldorf, Germany Plus (predicted) 3 Nights Half Board NOV 2022 Single Supplement from £90 Based on Friday arrivals Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage • Choice of buffet menu • Tea/coffee after dinner • Return journey in the Imperial Carriage on the Wuppertal Suspension Railway

festive atmosphere. Day 4: Departure

Dortmund Christmas Market

Heidelberg Christmas Market

Rüdesheim Christmas Market Cruise

Christmas Markets on The Rhine

4 Days from £ 253 pp

5 Days from £ 359 pp

This tour takes in the traditional Christmas markets of Bonn and Cologne along with a return journey on a cog railway to Drachenburg Castle. PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival Day 2: Drachenfelsbahn Cog Railway & Bonn We enjoy a return journey on the Drachenfelsbahn cog railway to Drachenburg Castle, which hosts a Christmas market in its grounds and a different theme each year. We continue to Bonn’s Christmas market where the Town Hall turns into a huge We spend today at leisure exploring the magnificent Christmas markets in Cologne, set around the picturesque old town and glorious Gothic Cologne Cathedral, savouring the sights, sounds and tempting aromas of a traditional festive German market. Day 4: Departure advent calendar. Day 3: Cologne

Enjoy a Christmas market cruise to the traditional Christmas market at Rüdesheim from our popular hotel in Boppard, one of the prettiest towns on the romantic Rhine. PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival Day 2: Koblenz We visit the picturesque Christmas market in historic old town of Koblenz. along the Rhine to the picture- postcard town of Rüdesheim and its traditional Christmas market, where we can immerse ourselves in a truly authentic German yuletide atmosphere. Day 4: Cochem Day 3: Rüdesheim Cruise Today, we enjoy a return Christmas market cruise Today, we visit the Christmas market in the fairytale town of Cochem, full of fantastic half-timbered houses and home to a fairytale castle. Day 5: Departure

Cologne Christmas Market

Koblenz Christmas Market

Seminaris Hotel Bad Honnef, Bad Honnef, Germany Plus 3 Nights Half Board NOV 2022 Single Supplement from £71 Based on Friday arrivals Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage • Choice of buffet menu • Tea/coffee after dinner • Return journey on the Drachenfelsbahn cog railway & entrance to Christmas market

Ebertor Hotel, Boppard, Rhine Valley Plus 4 Nights Half Board NOV 2022 No Double for Sole Use Supplement (max 4 incl driver) Based on Thursday arrivals Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage • Welcome glass of wine • Choice of buffet menu • Tea/coffee after dinner • Tea/coffee & cake on 1 afternoon • Return Rüdesheim Christmas market cruise

Drachenburg Castle

R Ü desheim Christmas Market

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Continental Christmases Christmas in Europe is a magical time, evoking memories of Christmases of days gone by. Set against a backdrop of beautiful, illuminated, historic buildings, the markets are full of festive wooded chalets selling tempting treats.

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Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte at Christmas

Christmas at the Royal Château

4 Days from £ 339 pp

4 Days from £ 319 pp

Experience a magical Christmas atmosphere at elegant Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte bedecked in Christmas decorations and learn more about the sumptuous Palace of Versailles on our tour featuring two of the most famous châteaux in the world. PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival Day 2: Fontainebleau & Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte We enjoy time at leisure in Fontainebleau, perhaps visiting the impressive Château de Fontainebleau. After free time for lunch, we visit Château de Vaux-le- Vicomte , complete with Christmas trees, glittering decorations, roaring fires, horse-drawn carriage rides and festive choirs. Day 3: Versailles, Paris & Seine Cruise This morning we enjoy a guided tour of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles , France’s most famous château. After free time in Versailles for lunch, we travel into Paris for a relaxing 1 hour cruise on the River Seine before exploring the city at leisure. Day 4: Departure

Make the most of the lovely Loire at Christmas time, with visits to the delightful towns of Tours and Amboise, as well as the exceptional Château de Langeais, which receives a dazzling makeover for Christmas. PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival Day 2: Amboise We spend today in Amboise, exploring the town centre and marvelling at the Troglodyte cave dwellings that have been turned into houses and wine cellars. We may wish to visit the Château du Clos Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci spent his final years, or the Château d’Amboise. Day 3: Tours & Château de Langeais We head to Tours this morning with free time to admire the impressive old town by the river or the Cathédrale Saint-Gatien. This afternoon we visit the spectacular Château de Langeais , which is transformed into a Christmas spectacle with twinkling lights and sparkling decorations. Day 4: Departure

Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte

Château de Langeais

Novotel Saclay, Saclay, South West Paris Plus 3 Nights Half Board DEC 2022 Double for Sole Use Supplement from £100 Based on Friday arrivals Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage & welcome soft drink • Set menu on arrival night • Choice of buffet menu on 2 nights • Tea/coffee after dinner • Entrance to Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte • Guided tour of Palace and Gardens of Versailles • 1 hour circular Seine River cruise

Novotel Amboise, Amboise, Loire Valley Plus 3 Nights Half Board DEC 2022 Double for Sole Use Supplement from £105 Based on Friday arrivals Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage • Choice of buffet menu • Tea/coffee after dinner • Entrance to Château de Langeais

Paris River Cruise

South Tyrol Christmas Markets

4 Days from £ 349 pp

6 Days from £ 319 pp

Set sail on the Seine River aboard the MS Botticelli and discover the rich architectural and cultural heritage of fabulous Paris. The ship can accommodate 149 guests, with 75 cabins each equipped with a TV and bathroom with shower and toilet. Meals are served – together with wonderful panoramic views – in the casual but elegant restaurant located on the upper deck. The MS Botticelli is a cracking (floating) base from which to enjoy the sights and attractions of France’s vibrant capital, and for added ease, coaches can park at the quay during the stay (on a first come first served basis).

Enjoy Christmas festivities Italian- style at the fantastic Paganella hotel where our charming host, Fausto, will provide us with a very warm welcome. We visit the picturesque Merano and Bolzano Christmas markets, spend a day sightseeing in Verona and enjoy a scenic drive to Riva del Garda, where we spend time relaxing in this scenic lakeside village. SUGGESTED ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival Day 2: Fai della Paganella Our lovely host, Fausto, will take us on a gentle walk around this friendly village. Day 3: Merano & Bolzano We visit the beautiful Christmas markets of Merano and Bolzano today. Day 4: Verona We spend the day in Verona today, visiting its Christmas market and exploring the city’s attractions at leisure. Day 5: Riva del Garda Today, we enjoy a scenic drive to Riva del Garda where we enjoy time relaxing and taking in the

Merano Christmas Market

Hotel Paganella, Fai della Paganella Plus

MS Botticelli

MS Botticelli, 3 Nights Full Board NOV 2022 Single Supplement from £149 Based on Sunday arrivals Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage • Captain’s welcome cocktail reception • 3 course lunch (set menu) each day • 3 course dinner (set menu) on 2 nights • Gala evening with 4 course dinner (set menu) on 1 night • On-board entertainment each night • 3.5 hour panoramic guided tour of

FREE Bar

5 Nights Half Board DEC 2022 Double for Sole Use Supplement from £45 Based on Sunday arrivals Inclusions • Return short sea crossing & porterage • Welcome glass of Prosecco • Set menu on arrival night • Choice of starter & main • Unlimited wine with dinner • Tea/coffee after dinner • Free bar on selected drinks each night from 18.00 - 22.30 • Guided walk of Fai & pizza/wine picnic & quiz/games on 1 night • Grolla evening in the bar on 1 night • Wine tasting on 1 night • Farewell candlelit Trentino dinner with music

beautiful scenery. Day 6: Departure

Paris (own coach required) • 3.5 hour guided visit of Old Montmartre (own coach required) • Paris by night cruise Albatross Approved Rating: ✓ Visited ✓ Inspected ✓ Graded

Champs Elysees at Christmas

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Continental Seasonal Holidays

Cosy Christmas markets, winter wonderland backdrops, dazzling lights and sparkling decorations... there’s just something so charming about Continental Holidays during the festive season and winter months.

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Dresden Christmas Spectacular

Amsterdam Festival of Light

6 Days from £ 826 pp

Twin from £ 239 pp

Our fabulous Dresden Christmas break includes a Christmas market, museum visits, a cruise, Christmas organ music, a steam train journey and a horse-drawn carriage ride! PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival Day 2: Meissen We enjoy a guided walking tour of Dresden , then travel to Meissen to visit the Porcelain Manufactory . We learn about Meissen porcelain and tuck into coffee and cake . Day 3: Christmas Eve: Dresden We visit Dresden’s Historic Green Vault museum, which houses the largest treasure collection in Europe, then browse the city’s beautiful Christmas market. Day 4: Christmas Day: Cruise We feast on a festive lunch before enjoying an Elbe River sightseeing cruise with coffee and cake . This evening we enjoy Christmas organ music at the Church of Our Lady . Day 5: Boxing Day: Steam Train & Horse-Drawn Carriage Today we enjoy a steam train journey from Radebeul to Moritzburg and a horse-drawn carriage ride. Day 6: Departure

Dresden Christmas Market

Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden, Dresden, Germany

Leonardo Hotel Papendrecht, Papendrecht, South Holland Plus 3 Nights Half Board DEC 2022 Double for Sole Use Supplement from £58 Includes • Return short sea crossing • Porterage & welcome glass of Prosecco • Set menu on 2 nights • 4 course speciality meal (set menu) on 1 night • 4 course Christmas Eve dinner • Christmas Day: Traditional English Turkey Christmas lunch, small gift for all guests, light buffet dinner • Tea/coffee after dinner With illuminated artwork designed by international artists, the fantastic Amsterdam Light Festival beautifully lights up the streets and canals around the city. Walk around the streets or view the amazing artwork from the water on a canal boat – whichever way you choose, this is a great time to visit Amsterdam and experience its added illuminated attractions!

5 Nights Half Board 22 DEC 2022

Single Supplement from £187 Based on Thursday arrivals Inclusions

• Return short sea crossing • Porterage & welcome drink • Choice of buffet menu & tea/coffee after dinner • 3 course festive lunch on 1 day • Guided walking tour of Dresden • Entrance to Porcelain Manufactory Meissen • Coffee & cake at Café Meissen • Entrance to Historic Green Vault (Treasure Chamber) • Elbe River sightseeing tour with coffee & cake • Church of Our Lady Christmas organ music by Johann Sebastian Bach • Lößnitzgrundbahn journey Radebeul - Moritzburg • Horse-drawn carriage/sleigh ride

• Tea/coffee with cake & biscuits on 2 afternoons • Live music on Christmas Eve & Boxing Day

Bonotto Hotel Belvedere, Bassano del Grappa, Italy

Hotel Bellevue, Seelisberg, Switzerland

6 Days from £ 344 pp

6 Days from £ 639 pp

5 Nights Half Board Christmas Holiday in Switzerland 22 DEC 2022 Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage & welcome Prosecco • 3 course set menu on arrival night • Choice of main • Tea/coffee after dinner • Swiss folklore evening on 1 night • Christmas Eve Festive dinner with a small gift for each guest • Traditional 3 course Christmas lunch • 3 course Boxing Day lunch

5 Nights Half Board Christmas Holiday in Italy 22 DEC 2022 Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage • Welcome glass of Prosecco • Set menu on 2 nights • 4 course speciality meal (set menu) on 1 night • 4 course Christmas Eve dinner • Christmas Day: Traditional English Turkey Christmas lunch, small gift for all guests, light buffet dinner

• Tea/coffee after dinner • Tea/coffee with cake & biscuits on • 2 afternoons • Live music on Christmas Eve & Boxing Day

Hotel Paganella, Fai della Paganella, Dolomites Plus

Leonardo Hotel Amsterdam Rembrandtpark, Amsterdam

Twin from £ 309 pp

Twin from £ 199 pp

3 Nights Bed & Breakfast Wonderful Weekender DEC 2022 - MAR 2023 Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage

5 Nights Half Board Two Season Bar Package in Italy OCT-DEC 2022 & MAR-APR 2023 Inclusions • Return short sea ferry crossing • Porterage & welcome glass of Prosecco or soft drink • 4 course set menu on arrival night • Choice of starter & main • Unlimited wine with dinner • Tea/coffee after dinner • Free bar each night on selected drinks from 18.00 - 22.30 • Guided walk of Fai & picnic on 1 day

• Quiz/games on 1 night • Grolla evening in the bar on 1 night • Pre-dinner wine tasting on 1 evening • Farewell candlelit Trentino dinner with music on 1 night

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