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2018 CITO Holidays... Worldwide Air & Cruise Holidays of Distinction with Door to Door Service
CITO Holidays...
Worldwide Air & Cruise
Holidays of Distinction with Door to Door Service

                                                         2018
                               6218

     Travel with confidence
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2018 CITO Holidays... Worldwide Air & Cruise Holidays of Distinction with Door to Door Service
Realise Your Dreams…
Welcome to our 2018 Air & Cruise Programme which has been prepared by CITO ­
The Consortium of Independent Tour Operators of which we are a member.
We trust our latest collection of holidays will inspire you to book and                  We have added different Croisi Europe River Cruises for you to choose
experience new and exciting destinations; we have included some old                      from and more varied and exciting destinations from Fred Olsen
favourites together with a selection of NEW destinations for 2018.                       Cruise Lines. Both of our Cruise partners have proved to be popular
                                                                                         with our clients over the years.
New additions for 2018 include a tour to the Deep South region of the
US and a completely revamped tour to explore and appreciate the                          Our New Zealand tour in April 2018 has been re­introduced within this
colours of New England in the Fall. We have also included a range of                     brochure at a reduced rate, please book early to ensure availability as
Flower Festivals for you to choose from, Camellias in spring based at                    we expect this value for money 28 day holiday to sell quickly.
Stresa on Lake Maggiore, the Girona Flower Festival based on the
                                                                                         We would like to thank you for choosing us as your preferred “dream
Costa Brava, Spain and the Madeira Flower Festival whilst on one of
                                                                                         holiday” provider.
our Fred Olsen Cruises.

 We include all the following in your holiday price:                                      䊳    Meals
                                                                                          All holidays include full breakfast
 䊳    Door to Door Service                                                                every day and the majority of dinners
 We will collect you from home at the beginning of your holiday and                       (see individual holidays for details).
 return you to your home after your holiday. (Please check for details of                 On all the River Cruises and Fred
 this service). Please note some departures may involve early starts from                 Olsen Ocean Cruises breakfasts,
 home.                                                                                    lunches and dinners are included. We
                                                                                          have also included a drinks package
 䊳    Flights                                                                             on all cruises (with the exception of
 On all flights we include the cost of an allocated seat and one item of                   Springtime in the heart of Paris).
                                                                                                                                       Cito group enjoying our Switzerland Tour in June 2017
 hold luggage. For the popular destinations in Europe we aim to offer
 flights from a London airport and also a northern airport, usually                        䊳    Excursions
 Manchester. Flights to long haul destinations usually fly from London.                    All excursions detailed on individual itineraries are included together with
 Also some European destinations only have flights from one UK airport                     admissions to attractions, boat trips and rail tickets. Some excursions
 and these may also require a London departure.                                           involve walking and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.
 Due to airline schedules some flights may depart early morning.                           Please check before booking. Please note that all excursions and holiday
 Although this means an early start, it also means you arrive earlier at                  itineraries are subject to change due to operational reasons.
 your destination and can start to enjoy your holiday.                                    䊳    Tour Manager
 䊳                                                                                        All of our holidays (except Ocean Cruises and Springtime in the Heart of
      Accommodation                                                                       Paris) are escorted by an experienced Tour Manager who will be with you
 We use hotels that are at least to the UK standard of 3* and often higher.
                                                                                          throughout your holiday. The Tour Manager will travel with you from the
 The hotels are either checked by a member of CITO staff or agents acting
                                                                                          UK or join you at your destination airport. Someone will always be
 on our behalf.
                                                                                          available to greet and assist you at the departure airport.
 䊳    Holiday Itinerary A more detailed itinerary of all our departures is available on request.

Financial Protection
                                                                                                                                                                                      6218
The holiday packages inclusive of flights offered within this brochure are protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. The ATOL licence number is 6218.
We have appropriate financial protection in place to fully safeguard your money. Full details are available on request. When you buy an ATOL protected
package holiday you will receive an ATOL certificate. This lists the details of the services that are financially protected, where you can get information
on what this means for you and who to contact if things go wrong. You must take this certificate with you when you travel.
Member of the Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited (ABTOT)
CITO Limited has provided a bond to meet the requirements of the package travel, package holidays and package tours regulations 1992. In the event of
CITO Limited’s insolvency, protection is provided for non flight packages commencing in and returning to the UK and other non flight packages
excluding pre arranged travel to and from your destination. Please see www.cito­holidays.com for full details.
Member of the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA)
CITO Limited is a member of ABTA, membership number Y6287.ABTA and their members help holidaymakers get the most from their travel
arrangements and assist them when things do not go according to plan. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by
adhering to ABTA’s code of conduct.

HOW TO BOOK
You can book by contacting our usual Travel Centre telephone number. Payment can be made by cheque, cash, credit or debit card. There will be no fee for debit cards but
credit cards may incur a charge (please ask for details). If you would like to check availability or to discuss your booking requirement for any holiday we are here to help. All
Air Tours and River Cruises require a minimum deposit of £150 per person or 10% of the holiday whichever is the greatest. A deposit of 20% is required on all the Ocean Cruises.
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Holiday Diary 2018
 March 2018
DEPART   DAYS   DESTINATION                                   PAGE
23­Mar    6     Italian Festival of the Camellia                16
26­Mar    4     Springtime in the heart of Paris River Cruise   27

 April 2018
DEPART   DAYS   DESTINATION                                 PAGE
01­Apr    28    Ultimate Tour of New Zealand                42/43
11­Apr     5    Springtime in Holland River Cruise             28
13­Apr    16    Canaries & Funchal Flower Festival Cruise      33
18­Apr     9    Cyprus ­ The Jewel of the Mediterranean        18
20­Apr    6     Tulips & Chocolates Cruise                     34
23­Apr     8    Andalucian Capitals                            14
30­Apr    8     Amalfi Coast ­ Minori                            4

 May 2018
                                                                      August 2018
DEPART   DAYS   DESTINATION                                  PAGE
02­May    8     The Greek Island of Corfu                        5   DEPART   DAYS   DESTINATION                                  PAGE
03­May    8     Tasty Tuscany                                   13   08­Aug    10    Norwegian Fjords Cruise                        38
05­May    8     Little Trains of the Pyrenees                   12   21­Aug    10    Delights of Southern Ireland                    6
07­May    8     Madeira ­ The Island of Eternal Spring          20
14­May    8     Costa Brava Gardens & Girona Flower Festival     7    September 2018
16­May    12    USA ­ Deep South & New Orleans               44/45
                                                                     DEPART   DAYS   DESTINATION                                  PAGE
                                                                     03­Sep    10    The Baltic States                               15
 June 2018                                                           06­Sep    8     Tasty Tuscany                                   13
DEPART   DAYS   DESTINATION                                 PAGE     09­Sep    8     Italian Lakes                                   19
02­Jun    8     Puglia ­ Italy’s Hidden Gem                    21    14­Sep    10    Lakes & Mountains of Central Switzerland        22
02­Jun    12    USA ­ Rocky Mountain Rail Adventure         46/47    15­Sep     8    Puglia ­ Italy's Hidden Gem                      21
10­Jun    8     Italian & French Rivieras                       9    18­Sep     8    Croatia & the Dalmatian Coast                   17
10­Jun    10    Switzerland ­ The Bernese Oberland             23    22­Sep    11    Amsterdam to Avignon River Cruise               32
11­Jun     8    The Balearic Island of Mallorca                10    22­Sep     8    Little Trains of the Pyrenees                    12
20­Jun    10    Bordeaux Region River Cruise                   29    24­Sep    8     Andalucian Capitals                             14
24­Jun    8     Italian Lakes                                  19    26­Sep    11    USA ­ New England in the Fall                48/49
                                                                     26­Sep     8    The Greek Island of Corfu                         5

 July 2018
                                                                      October 2018
DEPART   DAYS   DESTINATION                                 PAGE
05­Jul    8     Mayrhofen & the Austrian Tyrol                 11    DEPART   DAYS   DESTINATION                                  PAGE
13­Jul    10    Gateway to Provence River Cruise              30     01­Oct    8     Madeira ­ The Island of Eternal Spring         20
17­Jul    8     Norway                                          8    01­Oct    8     The Balearic Island of Mallorca                10
19­Jul    12    Budapest to Frankfurt River Cruise             31    02­Oct    24    Mediterranean & Adriatic Medley Cruise         35
22­Jul    14    Iceland & the Faroe Islands Cruise            39     07­Oct    8     Amalfi Coast ­ Minori                            4
                                                                     10­Oct    9     Cyprus ­ The Jewel of the Mediterranean        18

                                                                      November 2018
                                                                     DEPART   DAYS   DESTINATION                                  PAGE
                                                                     14­Nov    17    Indian Ocean Seychelles & Mauritius Cruise   36/37

                                                                      December 2018
                                                                     DEPART   DAYS   DESTINATION                                  PAGE
                                                                     20­Dec    8     Christmas in the Austrian Tyrol                 24
                                                                     20­Dec    8     Celebrate Christmas Cypriot Style               25
                                                                     21­Dec    16    Christmas & New Year Canaries Cruise         40/41
                                                                     22­Dec    6     Christmas Cruise on the River Danube           26
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    Amalfi Coast Minori
    30th April 2018 & 7th October 2018 | 8 days | £1195 per person

    The Amalfi Coast, where                                     Visit to Amalfi and the town of Ravello, famous for
    picturesque villages and lemon                               its musical festival situated up in the mountains,
                                                                 overlooking the coast from Minori to Maori.
    groves cling to the sheer rock facing
                                                                Rufolo and its beautiful gardens, which so inspired
    the sea; this is indeed a spectacular                        Wagner and from where you can admire one of the
    coastline. With its centuries of                             best panoramic views on the entire Amalfi coast.
    history and great natural beauty,                            Time to visit the ancient cathedral, explore its
                                                                 narrow side streets and sample a ‘gelato’ in the
    there is a lot to discover and enjoy.                        main square.
    DAY 1: Your Door to Door service will transfer you to
                                                                Hydrofoil crossing to the Island of Capri, a
                                                                 Mediterranean island renowned for its magical
    the airport for your flight to Italy. A local coach will
                                                                 beauty with a mix of history, nature and style,
    transfer us to the Hotel Villa Romana, our base for
                                                                 loved by everyone from the Emperor Tiberius to
    the next 7 nights.
                                                                 Gracie Fields. Visits include both the towns of Capri
    During your holiday, we will enjoy the following             and Anacapri. Please note, this excursion may not
    excursions:                                                  be suitable for people with walking difficulties.
     A guided walking tour of Minori, a small pleasant         Guided tour of Pompeii. Time to marvel at the
      seaside town founded by ancient Roman aristocrats          excavated streets, amphitheatre, villa remains and      Hotel Villa Romana ####
      who chose Minori for its beauty and mild climate.          bath house.                                             This family run hotel is ideally located just a few
     Visit a traditional potter, see how Limoncello is         1 full free day to explore at your own pace or          minutes’ walk from the seafront promenade in Minori.
      made and explore the ruins of the Villa Romana.            watch the world go by at a seaside café.                All rooms are en-suite and air-conditioned with
     Scenic drive to visit the town of Sorrento which         DAY 8: Sadly we wave goodbye to the Amalfi Coast.
                                                                                                                         satellite TV, telephone, mini-bar, safe and hairdryer.
      overlooks The Bay of Naples and offers stunning                                                                    Wi-Fi is available in the public areas. The restaurant
                                                               Our local coach will transfer us to the airport for our   serves traditional Italian cuisine.
      views over to Mount Vesuvius and the Island of
                                                               return flight to the UK and your Door to Door service
      Capri. Sorrento is known for its many churches, the
                                                               home.                                                     Price Includes:
      14th century cathedral and its winding lanes and
      alleyways.                                                                                                         !   Door to Door Service
                                                                                                                         !   Return flights
                                                                                                                         !   Airport transfers at the destination
                                                                                                                         !   Porterage
                                                                                                                         !   7 nights dinner, bed & breakfast at the Hotel Villa
                                                                                                                             Romana, Minori
                                                                                                                         !   Coach tours as mentioned in the itinerary
                                                                                                                         !   English speaking local guide during the excursions
                                                                                                                         !   All entrance fees, where applicable
                                                                                                                         !   Services of a Cito Tour Manager throughout

                                                                                                                         Single room supplement: £190

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The Greek Island of Corfu
                                                                                                                                                                       ALL
2nd May 2018 & 26th September 2018 | 8 days | £1195 per person                                                                                                      INCLUSIVE

Think Corfu and you conjure up                              Koum Kouat distillery to sample the freshly
images of white-washed villages                              produced liqueur and the picturesque village of
                                                             Paleokastritsa and the famous Bella Vista.
cascading down hillsides, azure
                                                            Full day cruise to the Islands of Paxos and
seas sparkling in bright sunshine                            Antipaxos. At Paxos there will be time to stroll
and powder-soft white sand                                   down the narrow alleyways and enjoy a coffee with
                                                             a view of the Island of Saint Nicklaus or mainland
beaches. Corfu the town, has a
                                                             Greece. The spectacular Blue Caves where the
wealth of Greek, French and British                          shades of blue from the water forms an emerald
influences in its maze of cobbled                            vista. Stop at Antipaxos with its crystal clear waters
streets and alleyways.                                       and wonderful landscape and maybe even a swim.
                                                            Full day excursion to Albania via hydrofoil. Visit the
                                                             city of Agion Saranda, known as the Pearl of the
DAY 1: Your Door to Door service will transfer you to        Balkans. The historic city of Vouthroto, a real
the airport for your flight to Corfu. A local coach will     archaeological treasure dating back to the Greek,
transfer us to the Elea Beach Hotel, our base for the        Roman, Byzantine and Venetian times. The Blue
next 7 nights.                                                                                                        Elea Beach Hotel ####
                                                             Eye, a natural water spring where our guide will tell    Situated in the resort of Dassia, 12km from Corfu Town.
During our stay on Corfu, the following excursions will      us all about the myth of this amazing                    The hotel is set in a large olive grove, surrounded by
be included:                                                 phenomenon. Please note, this excursion may not          beautiful landscaped gardens and is on a Blue Flag
                                                             be suitable for people with walking difficulties.
 Guided tour of Corfu Town. The town is a maze of                                                                    award-winning beach. All hotel rooms have
  narrow streets dominated by the 16th century              2 full free days to relax and enjoy the hotel’s          air-conditioning, satellite TV, radio, telephone, fridge,
  fortress. Shops and stalls sell local specialties such     facilities or explore the local area at your own pace.   hairdryer, Wi-Fi and balcony with sea view. The hotel
  as wild honey, fig cakes and handmade lace.              DAY 8: Today we leave Corfu. Our local coach will          boasts a saltwater swimming pool, beachfront tavern,
 Visit Achillion Palace, museum and gardens.              transfer us to Corfu Airport for our return flight back    shop, table tennis & offers entertainment.
 Full day excursion of the Island of Corfu. Highlights    to the UK and your Door to Door service home.
  include the fishing village of Kassiopi, Kalami &                                                                   Price Includes:
  Kouloura which was home to ex-pat novelist                                                                          !   Door to Door Service
  Lawrence Durrell. Pass through Issaki, Ipsos and                                                                    !   Return flights
  Dassia with the opportunity to photograph the                                                                       !   Airport transfers at the destination
  famous Mouse Island.                                                                                                !   Porterage
                                                                                                                      !   7 nights All Inclusive at the Elea Beach Hotel
                                                                                                                      !   Sea view rooms
                                                                                                                      !   Coach tours as mentioned in the itinerary
                                                                                                                      !   English speaking local guides during the excursions
                                                                                                                      !   All entrance fees, where applicable
                                                                                                                      !   Services of a Cito Tour Manager throughout

                                                                                                                      Single room supplement: £220

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    Delights of Southern Ireland
    21st August 2018 | 10 days | £1295 per person

    Explore the fascinating coastlines                        Mayo coastline drive via views of Downpatrick
                                                               Head and Achill Island arriving at Westport. Take a      Broadhaven Bay Hotel, Belmullet ###
    of the Emerald Isle. See the cliffs                                                                                 This luxurious family run hotel overlooks the
                                                               little road train for a visit to fascinating Westport
    from the sea, the National Park                                                                                     Broadhaven Bay with spectacular views of the Atlantic
                                                               House, rightly called the most beautiful house in
    from a jaunting car, kiss the                              Ireland.                                                 Ocean on a backdrop of a patchwork of green fields.
    Blarney Stone, Dart into Dublin –                                                                                   All rooms feature TV, tea/coffee making facilities,
                                                              Shopping stop at the enticing Foxford Woollen
                                                               Mills, offering local woven goods since 1892.            telephone, mini-bar, ironing facilities and hairdryer.
    and so much more!
                                                              Southward drive towards County Kerry with a              The Earl of Desmond Hotel, Tralee ###
                                                               pilgrimage stop at the village of Knock.                 Set in mature landscaped gardens, this is a popular
    DAY 1: Your Door to Door service will transfer you to
    the airport for your flight to Dublin. A local coach
                                                              Galway town and Tralee, arriving at the Earl of          base for touring the southwest region. All rooms
                                                               Desmond Hotel our base for 3 nights.                     feature free Wi-Fi, TV, tea/coffee making facilities, safe
    will transfer us to the west coast where we will check
    into the Broadhaven Bay Hotel in Belmullet, our base
                                                              Local guided tour of the breath-taking Ring of           and telephone.
                                                               Kerry, with photo and refreshment breaks along our
    for the next 3 nights.                                                                                              Esplanade Hotel, Bray ###
                                                               route.
                                                                                                                        Located on the seafront at the foot of Bray Head with
    Highlights of the holiday include:                        Killarney National Park where we experience a
                                                                                                                        fantastic views of the sea and promenade, this
     Drive the west coastline to the pretty town of           wonderful jaunting car ride through narrow lanes
                                                                                                                        beautiful Victorian building boasts a feel of olde-worlde
      Donegal. Enjoy a wonderful waterbus ride out into        inaccessible to our coach.
                                                                                                                        charm and historical elegance. All rooms feature free
      the bay to view the seal colony and the Bluestack       “A load of ole Blarney” as we travel to the popular
                                                               City of Cork, with its centre located on an island in    Wi-Fi, TV, tea/coffee making facilities, safe and
      Mountains with an interesting commentary on the
                                                               the River Lee and a visit to Blarney Castle where        telephone.
      way out and a fun sing-a-long on the way back.
                                                               you can venture up the tower to kiss that very
                                                               lucky stone!                                             Price Includes:
                                                              Via Portlaoise we head along the Wicklow Coast to        !   Door to Door Service
                                                               the picturesque seaside town of Bray for our next 3      !   Return flights
                                                               nights at the Esplanade Hotel.                           !   Airport transfers at the destination
                                                              Coach transfer to the capital city Dublin for a          !   Porterage
                                                               panoramic tour before we are free to explore at          !   3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast at the Broadhaven
                                                               leisure for the remainder of the day. Return journey         Bay Hotel, Belmullet
                                                               via the Dublin Dart train for a scenic ride back to      !   3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast at the Earl of
                                                               Bray. There is a short walk back to the hotel when           Desmond Hotel, Tralee
                                                               we arrive.                                               !   3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast at the Esplanade
                                                              Visit Powerscourt House & Gardens for a chance to            Hotel, Bray
                                                               explore the beautiful gardens. Highlights include        !   Coach travel and tours as mentioned in the
                                                               the Italian and Japanese Gardens and Tower Valley.           itinerary
                                                                                                                        !   All entrance fees, where applicable
                                                             DAY 10: Today we leave Ireland. Our local coach will
                                                                                                                        !   Services of a Cito Tour Manager throughout
                                                             transfer us to the airport for our return flight back to
                                                             the UK and your Door to Door service home.                 Single room supplement: £210

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Costa Brava Gardens & Girona Flower Festival
14th May 2018 | 8 days | £1045 per person                                                                                                                       NEW FOR
                                                                                                                                                                  2018

Famed for the vibrant and cultural                       Full day in Girona to immerse yourself in the heart
cities of Barcelona and Girona, the                       of the Temps de Flors Festival. Around every corner
                                                          and filling every nook and cranny, there are flower
Costa Brava will also be familiar to
                                                          displays created by professionals, children and
many for its sandy beaches and                            house owners. View the cathedral’s grand staircase
wild, rocky coves. Explore all of this                    bedecked with a cascade of colour and formal
together with its tranquil and lush                       arrangements of Madonna lilies or a similar elegant
                                                          theme.
gardens while the City of Girona
                                                         Lunch in a typical rustic farmhouse known as a
bursts into colour during the                             ‘Masia’.
annual Flower Festival.                                  Full day panoramic tour of Barcelona with a visit to
                                                          the Parc Guell Gardens with commanding views
                                                          over the city. Other city highlights include the        Aqua Hotel Onabrava & Spa ####
DAY 1: Your Door to Door service will transfer you to                                                             The hotel complex is situated on Santa Susanna´s
                                                          Sagrada Familia, Montjuic complex and of course
the airport for your flight to Spain. On arrival, our                                                             promenade, just a few metres from the beach. All rooms
                                                          the flower stalls in The Ramblas.
local coach will transfer us to the Aqua Hotel
Onabrava in the resort of Santa Susanna.                 A visit to the Santa Clotilde Gardens of Lloret de      have balcony or terrace, air conditioning, flat screen TV,
                                                          Mar with its cascading landscapes down to the sea.      telephone, minibar, hair dryer & Wi-Fi. The hotel offers
During our stay, the following excursions will be        Visit to Tossa de Mar, a wonderful town with an         an extensive terrace and poolside area and the
included:                                                 impressive medieval quarter in front of the beach.      restaurant offers local and international buffet style
 Excursion to the town of Blanes with entrance to       Morning drive to the Montserrat Mountains and           cuisine.
  the Marimurtra Botanical Gardens. Perched on the        National Park with entrance to the Monastery &
  cliff top with breath-taking views of the sea and       Basilica to gaze at the famous Black Madonna.           Price Includes:
  the Costa Brava coastline, it is one of the oldest     1 free day to enjoy the golden sands or discover        ! Door to Door service
  botanical gardens in Europe.                            Santa Susanna at your own pace.                         ! Return flights
                                                                                                                  ! Airport transfers at the destination
                                                        DAY 8: We bid Adios! Our local coach will transfer us
                                                                                                                  ! Porterage
                                                        to the airport for our return flight to the UK and your
                                                                                                                  ! 7 nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the Aqua Hotel
                                                        Door to Door service home.
                                                                                                                    Onabrava
                                                                                                                  ! Coach tours as mentioned in the itinerary
                                                                                                                  ! All entrance fees, where applicable
                                                                                                                  ! Services of a local Cito Tour Manager throughout

                                                                                                                  Please Note - The Flower Festival is scheduled to take
                                                                                                                  place between 12th-20th May. However, in the
                                                                                                                  unlikely event that Girona Town Hall is required for
                                                                                                                  official Government functions, then the Flower
                                                                                                                  Festival may not be able to take pleace.
                                                                                                                  Single supplement: £115

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    Norway Land of Fjords and Mountains
    17th July 2018 | 8 days | £1795 per person

    Norway – land of spectacular fjords,                    During our stay, the following excursions are included:
    snow-capped mountains and                                Guided walking tour through the apple orchards of
                                                              Lofthus, enjoying a refreshing glass of the local
    historic villages. Our base is at a                       apple juice en-route.
    superior family run hotel on the                         Drive along the other side of the Fjord via Odda to
    Hardangerfjord from where we                              Agatunet for a guided tour of the Hardanger og
                                                              Voss outdoor museum, featuring old historic local
    explore some of the best scenery in
                                                              homes and farms. Continue via Utne to enjoy the
    the country.                                              narrow yet beautiful Fjordside drive to Jondal and
                                                              onwards up the spectacular road to the Fonna
    DAY 1: Your Door to Door service will transfer you to     Glacier to see the summer skiing. Return drive via
    the airport for our flight to Norway. A local coach       the new tunnel under the Folgefonna Glacier.
    will transfer us through beautiful scenery of the
                                                             Drive the new road bridge across Hardanger to            Hotel Ullensvang ####
    fjords and mountains to the Hotel Ullensvang, our         Voss, on the shores of lovely Vangsvatnet Lake, to       Situated on the Hardangerfjord in Lofthus the hotel
    base for the next 7 nights.                               take our included ride on ‘Norway in a Nutshell’         has been run by the same family for over 165 years.
                                                              mountain train to Flam, followed by a stunning           The hotel garden has a fabulous view of the
                                                              fjords cruise featuring Naeroyfjord, the narrowest       Folgefonna Glacier, which towers majestically over the
                                                              in Norway.                                               blue waters of the fjord. The activity centre offers
                                                             Drive along Sorfjord to Eidfjord before our included     tennis court, squash, pool, table tennis, fitness room, a
                                                              visit to the Hardangervidda Nature Centre with its       golf simulator and an indoor and outdoor swimming
                                                              grass roof and magnificent panoramic-screen video        pool. The outdoor pool has an 88m long swimming
                                                              on life on Hardanger and the fjords – a flight of a      channel which ends in an infinity pool. The en-suite
                                                              lifetime!                                                rooms all have a view of the fjord and are equipped
                                                             Travel to Ulvik, free time to visit the ancient church   with satellite TV, radio, mini-bar, hairdryer and Wi-Fi.
                                                              before a tour and tasting at a local cider farm.
                                                             Excursion along Hardangerfjord via Odda to               Price Includes:
                                                              Latefoss and Vidfossen waterfalls, two of the most       !   Door to Door Service
                                                              photographed in Norway and continue to Roldal to         !   Return flights
                                                              see the medieval Stave Church.                           !   Airport transfers at the destination
                                                             1 full free day to enjoy the local resort of Lofthus.    !   Porterage
                                                            DAY 8: Today we leave Norway. Time permitting we           !   7 nights dinner, bed & breakfast at the Hotel
                                                            will have time in Bergen to explore the harbour side           Ullensvang
                                                            where you will see the famous colourful leaning            !   Fjord view rooms
                                                            wooden houses along the Bryggen Harbour. Our               !   Coach tours as mentioned in the itinerary
                                                            local coach will transfer us to the airport for our        !   All entrance fees, where applicable
                                                            return flight back to the UK and your Door to Door         !   Services of a Cito Tour Manager throughout
                                                            service home.                                              Single room supplement: £425

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The Charming Italian & French Rivieras
10th June 2018 | 8 days | £1195 per person                                                                                                                      NEW FOR
                                                                                                                                                                  2018

From our beautiful base in Diano                            towns like the medieval Dolceacqua. An olive oil
                                                            tasting will be included during the day.
Marina we explore both the French
and Italian Rivieras, with visits to
                                                           Tour of Nice including a drive along the famous
                                                            Promenade de Anglais and visit to the historic
sophisticated Nice, Cannes and an                           Hotel Negresco.
olive oil tasting in the Ligurian                          Cannes, home of the famous film festival. Soak up
                                                            the sophisticated and cosmopolitan atmosphere.
hinterland. Enjoying everything
                                                           Visit of Genoa where we learn about its rich history
this coastline has to offer.                                by visiting some of the many palaces and churches
                                                            around the ancient harbour.
DAY 1: Your Door to Door service will transfer you to      Trip on the Apennine Express Train to Casella, along
the airport for your flight to Nice. A local coach will     the way enjoying impressive natural landscape.
transfer us to the Grand Hotel Diana Majestic, our         Monaco - the tiny principality with its harbour and
base for the next 7 nights.                                 luxury lifestyle with Monte Carlo at its heart.
                                                           Drive to Menton, known as ‘La perle de la France’.
During your holiday, we will enjoy the following            Built on a rock peak above the sea and dominated
excursions:                                                 by the Prince’s Palace and the cathedral. The
 San Remo with its sumptuous parks, palm-lined             sensory experience of the day will be our visit to a
  promenades and elegant shopping street                    perfumery to smell the true scent of luxury.            Grand Hotel Diana Majestic ####
  characterise San Remo as the main city on the
                                                           2 free days to explore at your own pace or watch        The hotel overlooks the bay of Diano Marina, not far
  Riviera of Flowers.                                       the world go by at a seaside café.                      from San Remo, Monte Carlo and Imperia. All rooms are
 Head into the peaceful Ligurian hinterland. Olive                                                                 equipped with air-conditioning, minibar, satellite TV,
  groves and vineyards are dotted alongside small         DAY 8: Sadly it’s time to leave. Our local coach will
                                                                                                                    safe and Wi-Fi.
                                                          transfer us to the airport for our return flight to the
                                                          UK and your Door to Door service home.
                                                                                                                    Price Includes:
                                                                                                                    !   Door to Door Service
                                                                                                                    !   Return flights
                                                                                                                    !   Airport transfers at the destination
                                                                                                                    !   Porterage
                                                                                                                    !   7 nights dinner, bed & breakfast at the Grand Hotel
                                                                                                                        Diana Majestic including welcome drink and Ligurian
                                                                                                                        candlelit dinner
                                                                                                                    !   Coach tours as mentioned in the itinerary
                                                                                                                    !   English speaking local guide during the excursions
                                                                                                                    !   All entrance fees, where applicable
                                                                                                                    !   Services of a Cito Tour Manager throughout

                                                                                                                    Single room supplement: £205

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 The Balearic Island of Mallorca
                                                                                                                                                                         NEW FOR
 11th June 2018 & 1st October 2018 | 8 days | £1245 per person                                                                                                            2018

 The largest of the Balearic Islands,                          it boasts a beautiful medieval centre as well as an
                                                               authentic local atmosphere.
 Mallorca sparkles in the azure blue
                                                              Panoramic tour of the city of Palma de Mallorca.
 of the Mediterranean. On this                                 A drive along its famous promenade right by the
 holiday you will not only discover                            busy marina and the Bellver Castle which is
 its sandy beaches, forested                                   strategically placed on a hillside overlooking the city.
                                                               After, enjoy free time at leisure to explore further at
 limestone mountains with rustic                               your own pace.
 medieval villages, but hillsides of                          Valldemossa, one of Spain’s most picturesque
 orange groves with the chance to                              villages with its old narrow lanes and 13th century
                                                               monastery where the composer Chopin found
 experience some traditional and                               inspiration. Surrounded by forested hills and lush
 authentic Mallorquian delights.                               countryside you’ll also find many bakeries producing
                                                               the local sweet ‘potato cake’ and where residents
 DAY 1: Your Door to Door service will transfer you to         still leave their doors wide open to greet the cooling
 the airport for your flight to Mallorca. On arrival at        hillside breeze. (Streets may be slippery when wet).
 Palma, you will be met by your Tour Manager and our          Deia, an idyllic village of green-shuttered, ochre-
 local coach will transfer us to the Fergus Pollensa Park,     coloured houses that has become a millionaires'
 our base for the next 7 nights.                               hideaway in the shadow of the Teix Mountain on the          Fergus Pollensa Park ####
                                                               west coast of the island. Its longest and most              Located in Puerto Pollensa in the north of Mallorca,
 During our stay, the following excursions are included:
                                                               prominent inhabitant was the poet and novelist              this beautifully refurbished hotel is just minutes from
  Tour of the pretty town of Pollensa where a visit to        Robert Graves.                                              the sandy beach. Hotel facilities include sun terrace
   El Calvario is a must, it contains a statue of the
   Virgen del Peu de la Creu, said to have been found         From the picturesque town of Soller, we take the            with outdoor pool, indoor pool, spa, gym & sports
                                                               vintage tram from the square through the scenic             facilities. All rooms have a balcony/terrace, air-
   by fishermen in the nearby cove of Cala San Vicente.
                                                               countryside and orange groves, to the pretty                conditioning/heating, flat-screen TV, hairdryer,
  Formentor, which is not only the most northerly             horseshoe harbour of Port de Soller.                        telephone & Wi-Fi.
   peninsula on Mallorca, but also the most beautiful
   and where we will stop for the views.                      Visit to the Cuevas del Drach in Porto Cristo. A
                                                               collection of 4 caves believed to house the world’s         Price Includes:
  The charming town of Alcudia, so named in the time          largest underground lake, surrounded by beautiful
   of Moorish occupation as Al-Kudia which means ‘the                                                                      !   Door to Door Service
   rock’ in Arabic and has for centuries been an               stalactite and stalagmite limestone formations.             !   Return flights
   important maritime trading post. Set on a peninsula        Enjoy a wine tasting at a local winery.                     !   Airport transfers at the destination
   that separates the bays of Pollensa and Alcudia,           2 free days at leisure to enjoy the hotel’s facilities or   !   Porterage
                                                               shopping for the local Majorica Pearls and tasty            !   7 nights All Inclusive at the Fergus Pollensa Park
                                                               island cakes.                                               !   Coach tours as mentioned in the itinerary
                                                             DAY 8: Today we leave Mallorca. Our local coach will          !   All entrance fees, where applicable
                                                             transfer us to the airport for our return flight back to      !   English speaking local guides during the excursions
                                                             the UK and your Door to Door service home.                    !   Services of a local Cito Tour Manager throughout
                                                             Due to the nature of the island’s terrain, all visits will    Single room supplement: £480
                                                             include walks over cobbles and some steep streets.

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Mayrhofen & the Austrian Tyrol
5th July 2018 | 8 days | £1145 per person

The beautiful Austrian Tyrol is
located in the heart of the Alps and
offers stunning scenery and
panoramic views of lakes and
mountains. Our tour shows off
some of the highlights of the region
from our base in Mayrhofen in the
Ziller valley.
                                                            Short visit to the smallest town in the Tyrol,
DAY 1: Your Door to Door service will transfer you to        Rattenberg. Known as the ‘Glass Town’, Rattenberg
the airport for your flight. On arrival, our local coach     sits on the side of the River Inn, with its cobbled
will transfer us to the Sport & Spa Hotel Strass, our        streets, alleyways and multi-coloured buildings.
base for the next 7 nights.                                 In Jenbach we board the Achensee Railway -
                                                             Europe’s oldest steam operated cog railway. We
During our stay, the following excursions will be
                                                             arrive at Achensee the largest lake in the Tyrol,
included:                                                                                                              Sport & Spa Hotel Strass ####
                                                             where the emerald green lake nestles between the
 Scenic drive over the Gerlos Pass to the Krimml            Karwendel and Rofan mountain ranges and where             A popular family run hotel in the centre of Mayrhofen.
  Waterfalls, the highest waterfalls in Europe.                                                                        All rooms have en-suite facilities, TV, hairdryer,
                                                             we embark on an included scenic lake cruise, with
 Drive along the Pinzgau Valley to Kitzbuhel, the           free time in Pertisau.                                    telephone, safe, balcony and Wi-Fi. There is an indoor
  famous winter and summer resort in the heart of                                                                      swimming pool and spa facilities, lobby bar, and some
  the Alps.
                                                            Free time in Alpbach, Austria’s prettiest village. Time
                                                             to explore this mountain village with its traditional     nights feature live musical entertainment in the sports
 Visit to Innsbruck, the capital of the Tyrol.              timber houses and balconies laden with flowers.           bar.
  A panoramic tour of the city before some free time         A light lunch is included at the Zur Post hotel.
  in the old town to explore or enjoy lunch in one of                                                                  Price Includes:
  the many cafes.
                                                            Visit to the Tyrolean Farmhouse Museum. This
                                                             open-air museum features fragments of rural               !   Door to Door Service
                                                             Tyrolean architecture which have been collected           !   Return flights
                                                             and brought together to provide an insight into           !   Airport transfers at the destination
                                                             rural life.                                               !   Porterage
                                                            2 free days to enjoy the hotel’s facilities or perhaps    !   7 nights dinner, bed & breakfast at the Sport & Spa
                                                             take one of the lifts to the top of the mountain for          Hotel Strass, Mayrhofen
                                                             stunning views of the valley or travel on the steam       !   Coach tours as mentioned in the itinerary
                                                             train through the Ziller Valley.                          !   Local city guide in Innsbruck
                                                                                                                       !   All entrance fees, where applicable
                                                           DAY 8: Today we say goodbye to the Tyrol. Our local
                                                           coach will transfer us to the airport for our return        !   Services of a Cito Tour Manager throughout
                                                           flight back to the UK and your Door to Door service         Single room supplement: £75
                                                           home.

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 Little Trains of the Pyrenees
 5th May 2018 & 22nd September 2018 | 8 days | £1145 per person

 Stretching the width of south-                               Villefranche De Confluent, in France, recently listed
 western France, from the wind                                 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to catch the
                                                               Little Yellow Train to Font Romeu. One of the great
 scuffed surf of the Atlantic to the
                                                               railway journeys of the world, this historic meter-
 gentle drift of the Mediterranean,                            gauge electric railway rises through dramatic
 the Pyrenees form a magnificent                               scenery, hugging the sides of the deep Tet Valley,
 backdrop of mountains some                                    winding between forests, chasms and gushing
                                                               streams.
 400km long and act as the natural
                                                              Excursion to Figueres for an included visit to the
 frontier between France and Spain.                            Dali Museum. Built by Salvador Dali, the museum’s
 Our ‘Little Trains’ tour enables you                          collection allows visitors a thought-provoking
 to see a truly diverse landscape.                             insight into Dali’s unique and captivating world.
                                                              Free time in the traditional town of Figueres where
                                                               a typical ‘La Rambla’ central avenue, can be found
 DAY 1: Your Door to Door service will transfer you to         at the heart of the shopping zone and links the old      Hotel Maritim, Roses ###
 the airport for your flight to Spain. A local coach will      quarter with newer parts of the town.                    Located on the seafront in Santa Margarita, Roses, the
 transfer us to the Hotel Maritim in Roses, our base          An excursion on the rack railway to the Sanctuary        Hotel Maritim offers splendid views of the sea and
 for the next 7 nights.                                        of Nuria. Located in the Eastern Pyrenees, Vall de       Roses Bay. En-suite bedrooms feature air-
                                                               Nuria is a mountain resort with a unique landscape       conditioning, telephone, hairdryer, balcony and Wi-Fi.
 During our stay, the following excursions will be
                                                               surrounded by peaks of almost 3,000m from which          The hotel offers an extensive buffet dinner with plenty
 included:
                                                               flow a multitude of water sources and torrents.          of local produce.
  A trip to the Cap de Creus Nature Park on the local         From your seat on the rack railway you will see
   tractor train, the Roses Express. This cultural tourist
                                                               breath-taking scenery during the 12.5km journey          Price Includes:
   train offers a unique way of travelling, with
                                                               over an incline of more than 1,000m.                     !   Door to Door Service
   marvellous panoramic views over the Bay of Roses
   and nature park.                                           Day trip into France to take the TPCF Train Rouge        !   Return flights
                                                               from Rivesaltes to Caudies de Fenouilledes and via       !   Airport transfers at the destination
                                                               the open-top train, to Axat. Part of this historic       !   Porterage
                                                               railway has been in existence since 1901 and the         !   7 nights dinner, bed & breakfast at the Hotel
                                                               journey takes us on a lovely ride through the Pays           Maritim, Roses
                                                               Cathare and Fenouilledes from the mountains to           !   Coach tours as mentioned in the itinerary
                                                               the sea.                                                 !   English speaking local guide during excursions
                                                              1 and a half days free to enjoy the beach and            !   All entrance fees, where applicable
                                                               promenade or explore the resort further at your          !   Train tickets for all services mentioned
                                                               own pace.                                                !   Services of a Cito Tour Manager throughout
                                                             DAY 8: Today we leave Roses. Our local coach will          Please Note - Train services are subject to change
                                                             transfer us to the airport for our return flight back to   due to seasonal timetables.
                                                             the UK and your Door to Door service home.                 Single room supplement: £145

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Tasty Tuscany
3rd May 2018 & 6th September 2018 | 8 days | £1095 per person

Discover the main ingredients of                            See the famous ‘family towers’ as we head into the
Italian life and their love of great                         lovely town of San Gimignano. Each family kept
                                                             trying to surpass the others with ever higher
food on this tour to glorious
                                                             towers and these impressive structures stand
Tuscany. See the sights amidst some                          testimony to this competition to this day.
of Italy’s most stunning landscapes                         Visit to a local olive grove for a tour and tasting.
and try your hand at the art of                             Visit to Volterra, a former Etruscan settlement
                                                             located on a rise with a splendid view of the
pasta making in an authentic                                 surroundings.
country farmhouse, taking in the                            Visit Siena for a guided tour of this important
feast of the senses that is “la dolce                        medieval city. The highlight is the Piazza del
vita”.                                                       Campo, the seashell-shaped square, on which the
                                                             famous Palio horse race takes place each year. The
DAY 1: Your Door to Door service will transfer you to
                                                             imposing cathedral is also a sight to behold.
the airport for your flight to Italy. A local coach will    Wine tasting in the Chianti Valley, where the hilly
transfer us to Hotel Manzoni, our base for the next 7        landscape is interspersed with vineyards and
nights.                                                      palaces.
                                                                                                                      Hotel Manzoni, Montecatini Terme
                                                            Take the train into Florence for a guided walking        ####
During our stay, the following excursions are included:      tour of this beautiful Renaissance city. Highlights
                                                                                                                      Located in the heart of Montecatini Terme, the hotel is
 Visit a typical local farmhouse for an introduction        include the Duomo de Santa Maria de Fiore, the
  to the tasty world of Italian cuisine. Volunteers will                                                              just a few steps away from the local spas. All rooms are
                                                             Giotto Bell Tower and the historic district before
  be needed to prepare pasta, sauce, crostini and                                                                     tastefully decorated and feature telephone, hairdryer,
                                                             some free time to admire the shops on the Ponte
  tiramisu, before we taste some local wine and olive                                                                 satellite TV, air-conditioning, safe and WiFi.
                                                             Vecchio, enjoy an Italian espresso or a gelato.
  oil. Having worked up an appetite, enjoy our group        Travel to Pisa to be charmed by this antique,            Price Includes:
  prepared typical Tuscan lunch.                             former sea republic. We will see the impressive
                                                             cathedral, the baptistery and of course, the world-      !   Door to Door Service
                                                             famous Leaning Tower.                                    !   Return flights
                                                            Visit to Lucca, for a tour of this charming town         !   Airport transfers at the destination
                                                             with its cathedral, Church of San Michele and well       !   Porterage
                                                             preserved city walls.                                    !   7 nights dinner, bed & breakfast at Hotel Manzoni,
                                                            1 and a half days free at leisure in Montecantini            Montecatini Terme
                                                             Terme.                                                   !   Coach tours as mentioned in the itinerary
                                                                                                                      !   English speaking local guide during the excursions
                                                           DAY 8: Today we leave Tuscany, our local coach will        !   All entrance fees, where applicable
                                                           transfer us to the airport for our return flight back to   !   Services of a Cito Tour Manager throughout
                                                           the UK and your Door to Door service home.
                                                                                                                      Single room supplement: £115

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 Andalucian Capitals
 23rd April 2018 & 24th September 2018 | 8 days | £1095 per person

 Southern Spain is home to the                              City tour of Seville, the capital of Andalucia.
 region of Andalucia and throughout                          Highlights include the beautiful Plaza España, San
                                                             Telmo Palace, the old tobacco factory and the
 you will find Roman and Moorish
                                                             gracious promenade along the banks of the River
 influences and its towns and cities                         Guadalquivir. Also the legendary Jewish Quarter,
 bear the evidence of these                                  well known from the operas Carmen, Don Juan and
 civilisations, which have dominated                         The Barber of Seville.
 Andalucia’s colourful history.                             Panoramic tour of the city of Malaga, birthplace of
                                                             Pablo Picasso, including a stop at the Gibralfaro
                                                             Castle where you find the best panoramic views
 DAY 1: Your Door to Door service will transfer you to       over the city and its harbour.
 the airport for your flight to Spain where our Tour
                                                            Drive through the picturesque mountainous area of
 Manager will be waiting to greet us. A local coach          La Axarquia and stop in some of the delightful
 will then transfer us to our hotel in Antequera, our        small white villages.
 base for the next 7 nights.
                                                            Traditional homemade lunch prepared for us by the
 During our stay, the following is included:                 local Andalucian housewives of Torrox - a great
  Guided walking tour of the town of Antequera.             opportunity to interact with local people and gain          Hotel Antequera ####
   Meander down the narrow lanes and delightful              some insight into the day-to-day life in this               Located on the outskirts of the city of Antequera, this
   squares in the old town, taking in the town walls,        fascinating region of Spain.                                lovely hotel is the perfect base for our tour. The
   churches, monasteries, fortress and Roman remains.       1 full free day in Antequera to enjoy the hotel’s           spacious, comfortable rooms feature safe, mini-bar, TV
  City tour of Cordoba. Home of the Moorish Caliphs         facilities or explore this city further at your own pace.   and hairdryer. Other features of the hotel include an
   and once the biggest city in Europe. Walk through                                                                     indoor and outdoor swimming pool, health club,
                                                           DAY 8: Sadly we wave Adios! to Andalucia. Our local
   the historical centre with its narrow and crooked                                                                     bar/lounge and Wi-Fi throughout.
                                                           coach will transfer us to Malaga Airport for our return
   street and admire the most beautiful ‘patios’ of        flight to the UK and your Door to Door service home.
   Spain.                                                                                                                Price Includes:
                                                           Please note - Entrance to the Alhambra Palace is subject to
  Visit the 1,000 year old mosque; the Mezquita of        availability of group tickets which can only be purchased 4
                                                                                                                         !   Door to Door Service
   Cordoba, the second largest in the world and a                                                                        !   Return flights
                                                           months in advance. In the unlikely event that these are not
   UNESCO World Heritage site. A unique and                                                                              !   Airport transfers at the destination
                                                           available, we would offer an enhanced visit of Granada.
   architecturally stunning building with an imposing                                                                    !   Porterage
   cathedral built inside.                                                                                               !   7 nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the Hotel
  City tour of Granada, where highlights include the                                                                        Antequera
   great Renaissance cathedral housing the tombs of                                                                      !   Wine with dinner
   the great Catholic monarchs Isabel & Fernando and                                                                     !   Coach tours as mentioned in the itinerary
   the Alcaiceria a maze of narrow, windy streets with                                                                   !   English speaking local guides during the excursions
   many shops selling local artisan products.                                                                            !   All entrance fees, where applicable
  Guided tour of the world-famous Alhambra Palace                                                                       !   Services of a local Cito Tour Manager
   and the Generalife, the spectacularly situated summer
                                                                                                                         Single room supplement: £160
   palace with its beautiful fountains and gardens.

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A Journey Through The Baltic States
3rd September 2018 | 10 days | £1475 per person

On this holiday we visit Lithuania,                         Guided city tour of Riga including the Dome
                                                             Cathedral, the Church of St Peter, the old guild          Best Western Vilnius Hotel, Vilnius,
Latvia and Estonia with time in the
                                                             houses, the Swedish Gate as well as other                 Lithuania ####
historic capitals of each of them.                                                                                     A modern hotel within walking distance of the old
                                                             significant sights.
We also have excursions to diverse                          Jurmala, a Baltic Sea spa resort where you can enjoy      town. Modern air conditioned rooms feature standard
                                                                                                                       facilities & tea/coffee provisions. Wi-Fi is available
locations in and around each city.                           the beautiful sandy beaches or take a walk to see
                                                             the charming wooden summer cottages decorated             throughout.

DAY 1: Your Door to Door service will transfer you to
                                                             with fascinating carvings dating back to 1900’s.          Radisson Blu Latvija, Riga, Latvia
the airport for your flight to Lithuania. On arrival in     Visit to the picturesque town of Sigulda which is         ####
Vilnius, a local coach will transfer us to the Best          located in the Guaja River Valley and visit the 13th      This hotel offers premier accommodation in a visually
Western Vilnius Hotel.                                       century Crusader Castle and the 19th century              stunning sky-rise structure with commanding views
                                                             Kropotkin’s Palace.                                       over the city. The comfortable bedrooms feature mini-
Highlights of the holiday include:                          Turaida Castle with a relaxing stroll through the         bar, tea & coffee provisions, Wi-Fi and air-conditioning.
 City tour of Vilnius. Make your acquaintance with          sculpture park dedicated to Latvian folklore. Please
  the romantic Old Town whilst walking along its             note that this excursion involves considerable            Radisson Blu Olumpia, Tallinn, Estonia
  narrow winding streets and marvel at the exciting          walking so comfortable shoes are recommended.             ####
                                                                                                                       This stylish hotel is tucked into the bustling city centre.
  architecture and historic monuments.                      A leisurely free day to relax and enjoy the city of
 Visit the small town of Trakai situated mostly on a        Riga.                                                     Air-conditioned rooms include safe, mini-bar, tea &
                                                                                                                       coffee provisions, hairdryer, iron & ironing board and
  2km long peninsula with attractive old wooden             En-route to Tallinn, visit the Ethnographical Open
  houses. Visit Trakai Castle, a red brick Gothic castle     Air Museum to see the Latvian rural buildings, the        Wi-Fi.
  dating back to the early 15th century, built as a          oldest ones dating back to the 17th century and
  mighty fortress against the Crusaders and later            enjoy a drive along the Baltic Coast to the town of       Price Includes:
  served as a residence of the Lithuanian Dukes.             Parnu.                                                    !   Door to Door Service
 The Hill of Crosses, a place of pilgrimage for            City tour of Tallinn passing the ruins of St Brigitta’s   !   Return flights
  hundreds of years with over 100,000 individual             Convent, Maarjamae Palace, Russalka and the               !   Airport transfers at the destinations
  crosses. Visit the 18th century Rundale Palace and         memorial monument of Estonia’s shipwreck. In the          !   Porterage
  Parks, the former summer residence of the Duke of          lower old town you will see the ancient St Nicolas        !   2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast at the Best Western
  Kurland.                                                   Church and the medieval town hall and square.                 Hotel, Vilnius
                                                            Laahema National Park which covers 480 square km          !   4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast at the Radisson Blu
                                                             of typical North Estonian seascapes. Visiting Palmse          Latvija Hotel, Riga
                                                             and Sagadi Manor, the fishing village of Altja and        !   3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast at the Radisson Blu
                                                             Vosu one of the best known resorts of North                   Olumpia Hotel, Tallinn
                                                             Estonia.                                                  !   Coach tours as mentioned in the itinerary
                                                                                                                       !   English speaking local guides during the excursions
                                                           DAY 10: Sadly we say goodbye to the Baltics. Our
                                                                                                                       !   All entrance fees, where applicable
                                                           local coach will transfer us to Tallinn Airport for our
                                                                                                                       !   Services of a Cito Tour Manager throughout
                                                           return flight back to the UK and your Door to Door
                                                           service home.                                               Single room supplement: £290

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 Italian Festival of the Camellia Based at Lake Maggiore
                                                                                                                                                                         NEW FOR
 23rd March 2018 | 6 days | £995 per person                                                                                                                                2018

 Although the camellia is of Asiatic                           Visit Ascona, Switzerland which lies in a
 origin, it has found a second home                             spectacularly sunny bay on Lake Maggiore. It is one
                                                                of the most exclusive tourist destinations in
 in the Lake Maggiore area, where                               Switzerland and boasts a beautiful lake promenade.
 the temperate climate and acid soil                           Visit Locarno, Switzerland. Sheltered by the
 provide optimal conditions for its                             mountains of the Alps, it enjoys a climate ideal for
 cultivation. From our base in Stresa                           the hydrangeas, magnolias and camellias to
                                                                blossom and it is also famous for the 12th century
 on Lake Maggiore itself, enjoy the                             castle and the Church of Madonna del Sasso.
 blooms and colours of this                                    Entrance to the Locarno Camellia Exhibition. Set in
 magnificent flower whilst sampling                             the magnificent Visconteo Castle and with over
                                                                300 varieties, this exhibition is the most important
 the best springtime gardens of the                             event of its kind in Europe.
 region.                                                       Boat ride to the Borromean Islands with admission
                                                                to the Isola Bella Palace. The monumental Baroque
 DAY 1: Your Door to Door service will transfer you to          palace and the majestic, scenic gardens have made
 the airport for your flight to Italy. On arrival in Milan,     the islands famous. The gardens contain many rare        Hotel Milan Speranza Au Lac ####
 a local coach will transfer us to the Milan Speranza           and exotic plants and the spectacular blossoming is      Hotel comprises of two buildings, close to the boat
 Au Lac Hotel in Stresa, our base for the next 5 nights.        planned to ensure that it is filled with colours and     landing stage and shopping area and has a superb
                                                                scents.                                                  position overlooking the lake, the Borromean Islands
 During our stay, the following excursions are included:
  Entrance to the National Exhibition of the Camellia         1 free day to relax or perhaps take the cable car up     and the Alps. The lakeside restaurant serves local
                                                                Monte Mottarone for fantastic views over the lake        Piedmont and Mediterranean dishes. Rooms are
   at Verbania, held in the beautiful setting of Villa
                                                                to the Alps and beyond.                                  en-suite and have air-conditioning, satellite TV, safe,
   Giulia, built in 1847. 120 companies specialise in
                                                                                                                         hairdryer and free Wi-Fi.
   the cultivation of camellias, azaleas, rhododendrons       DAY 6: Alas, today we leave Italy. Our local coach
   and other plants and you will marvel at the                will transfer us to Milan Airport for our flight back to
                                                                                                                         Price Includes:
   exquisite floral arrangements they produce.                the UK and your Door to Door service home.
                                                                                                                         !   Door to Door service
                                                                                                                         !   Return flights
                                                                                                                         !   Airport transfers at the destination
                                                                                                                         !   Porterage
                                                                                                                         !   5 nights dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation
                                                                                                                             at the Milan Speranza Au Lac Hotel
                                                                                                                         !   Coach tours as mentioned in the itinerary
                                                                                                                         !   English speaking local guides during the excursions
                                                                                                                         !   All entrance fees, where applicable
                                                                                                                         !   Services of a Cito Tour Manager throughout

                                                                                                                         Single room supplement: £95

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Croatia & the Dalmatian Coast
18th September 2018 | 8 days | £1395 per person

You will be amazed and delighted                           Drive along the Makarska Riviera and picturesque
with the unique architecture,                               Neretva River Delta to Mostar; a meeting place of
                                                            cultures and religions. A guided tour will show us
natural beauty, picturesque
                                                            the town highlights including the old Bazaar, the
villages and stunning views this                            Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque and a typical Turkish
beautiful coastline offers.                                 house. Finally we walk along the legendary Turkish
                                                            bridge from the 16th century, after which the town
                                                            was named.
DAY 1: Your Door to Door service will transfer you to
the airport for your flight to Split. On arrival, our      Visit of the city of Split, situated on a peninsula
                                                            and surrounded by historical towns and
coach will transfer us to the Meteor Hotel in
                                                            settlements. Highlights include the 4th century
Makarska, our base for the next 7 nights.
                                                            Diocletian's Palace to visit its ancient cellars,
During our stay, the following excursions are included:     peristyle, Roman temples, cathedral and baptistery
 The picturesque town of Omis at the mouth of the          and finally to the famous Golden Gate.
  Centina River, where the annual festival of              Free time to explore the town of Trogir, a UNESCO
  Dalmatian folk songs takes place.                         World Heritage Site. Trogir arose from the ancient
 Boat trip along the Centina River through the             Tragurion and is full of buildings and monuments
  magnificent canyon with crystal clear waters to the       testifying to its rich history. These include the        Hotel Meteor, Makarska ####
  picnic resort of Radmanove Mlinice. Here we enjoy         cathedral, the city loggia from the 15th century,        This is a modern hotel overlooking the beach and close
  lunch accompanied by traditional Dalmatian music.         the Cipiko Palace, the Town Hall and the                 to the town square by the harbour. All rooms have
                                                            Benedictine monastery dating from 1064.                  balcony, en-suite, air conditioning, flat screen TV, safe,
                                                                                                                     mini bar, hairdryer and Wi-Fi. There are outdoor and
                                                           Coastal drive to Sibenik, the oldest Slavic city on
                                                            the Adriatic. A short stop will be made in the old       indoor swimming pools and a range of other leisure
                                                            town with a visit to the most beautiful Renaissance      facilities.
                                                            cathedral on the Adriatic Coast.
                                                           The Krka Waterfalls & National Park. The Krka River      Price Includes:
                                                            flows over 45 miles from its spectacular source          !   Door to Door Service
                                                            near Knin en-route to the Adriatic. With its 7           !   Return flights
                                                            waterfalls and a total drop in altitude of 242           !   Airport transfers at the destination
                                                            meters, the Krka is a true phenomenon to witness.        !   Porterage
                                                           2 free days in Makarska to explore further at your       !   7 nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the Meteor
                                                            own pace or enjoy the hotel and resort facilities.           Hotel, Makarska
                                                                                                                     !   Coach tours as mentioned in the itinerary
                                                          DAY 8: Today we leave Croatia. Our coach will
                                                                                                                     !   English speaking local guide during excursions
                                                          transfer us to the airport for our flight back to the UK
                                                                                                                     !   All entrance fees, where applicable
                                                          and your Door to Door service home.
                                                                                                                     !   Services of a Cito Tour Manager throughout

                                                                                                                     Single room supplement: £215

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 Cyprus The Jewel of the Mediterranean
                                                                                                                                                                            ALL
 18th April 2018 & 10th October 2018 | 9 days | £1295 per person                                                                                                         INCLUSIVE

 Standing at the crossroads of                                 originally founded by the Byzantines in 1092 and
                                                               renowned for its wealth of frescoes and mosaics.
 Europe, Asia and Africa, Cyprus has
                                                               Inside the church is the golden altar, the centre
 had a tumultuous history. Today its                           piece of which is the famous icon of the Virgin.
 historic background merges with                               Continue to the village of Omodos, a wine
 the natural beauty ranging from                               producing village with a quaint cobblestone square.
                                                               Lunch included.
 golden beaches to rugged
                                                              A full day guided excursion to Nicosia, the capital
 coastlines to rolling hills and forest                        city of Cyprus. We will see the Archbishop’s Palace
 clad mountains, dotted with                                   and visit the Cathedral of St John, also the
 picturesque villages.                                         Archaeological Museum and restored 19th Century
                                                               Quarter. Lunch is included in a local taverna.            Cypria Maris Beach Hotel & Spa
                                                              A scenic journey along the coast to Limassol,             ####
 DAY 1: Your Door to Door service will transfer you to         Cyprus’s second largest city. A bustling port and         An adults-only hotel in a prime location in Paphos.
 the airport for your flight to Cyprus. A local coach will     resort, the city is renowned for its shopping and         Located on a sandy beach, close to the tourist
 transfer us to the Cypria Maris Beach Hotel & Spa,            cafes. Also visit Curium, the stunning amphitheatre       promenade that ends at the harbour and castle.
 our base for the next 8 nights.                               built into the sea cliffs outside of Limassol. Free       Beautifully designed with modern, spacious rooms
 During our stay, the following excursions are included:       time to wander along the seafront or explore the          and extensive gardens, it ranks among the most

  A morning guided tour of the city of Paphos. Once           local market. We visit the beautiful setting of           popular hotels in Paphos.
   the ancient capital of Cyprus now emerging as one           Aphrodite’s birthplace, situated on the old coastal       All rooms are en-suite with air-conditioning, satellite
   of the most popular resorts on the island. We will          road. Lunch included.                                     TV, tea/coffee making facilities, mini-fridge, hairdryer
   visit Panagia Church, built in the 13th century over       3 free days at leisure to enjoy the hotel facilities or   and Wi-Fi. Facilities include indoor and outdoor pools,
   the ruins of an early Byzantine basilica, where it is       embark on some further sightseeing or shopping.           tennis courts, gym and sauna.
   believed that St Paul was flogged here by the             DAY 9: Today we leave Cyprus. Our local coach will
   Roman Governor.                                           transfer us to the airport for our return flight back to    Price Includes:
  A full day guided excursion to the pine clad              the UK and your Door to Door service home.                  !   Door to Door Service
   mountains of Troodos, dotted with picturesque                                                                         !   Return flights
   villages. Visit the famous Kykkos Monastery,                                                                          !   Airport transfers at the destination
                                                                                                                         !   Porterage
                                                                                                                         !   8 nights All Inclusive at the Cypria Maris Beach
                                                                                                                             Hotel, Paphos
                                                                                                                         !   Coach tour as mentioned in the itinerary
                                                                                                                         !   English speaking local guides during the excursions
                                                                                                                         !   All entrance fees, where applicable
                                                                                                                         !   Services of a Cito Tour Manager throughout

                                                                                                                         Single room supplement: £175
                                                                                                                         Sea view room supplement: £90 per person

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The Italian Lakes Based at Lake Maggiore
24th June 2018 & 9th September 2018 | 8 days | £1195 per person

Lake Maggiore is situated in the                            A 16th century residence, particularly famous for
                                                            its enchanting and romantic park which offers
north west of Italy and crosses the
                                                            more than 500 varieties of roses, hidden green
border into Switzerland. The resort                         corners and a secret hydrangea garden.
of Stresa is an ideal location on the                      Stunning Villa Visconti Borromeo Litta, known for
shores of the Barromean Gulf. Once                          its monumental nymphaeum and a series of
                                                            symmetrically located rooms where the art
a tiny fishing village, Stresa is now
                                                            collection of the family was displayed to welcome
a bustling and vibrant town with a                          their guests.
good selection of cafes, traditional                       Boat ride to the Barromean Islands with admission
souvenir shops and boutiques.                               to the Palace. The monumental Baroque Palace
                                                            gardens contain many rare and exotic plants and
                                                            the spectacular blossoming is planned to ensure
DAY 1: Your Door to Door service will transfer you to       that it is filled with colours and scents from March
the airport for your flight to Milan. On arrival our        to October.
local coach will transfer us to the Hotel Milan
Speranza Au Lac, our base for the next 7 nights.
                                                           Scenic drive into Switzerland to the town of             Hotel Milan Speranza Au Lac ####
                                                            Lugano which lies on the northern side of Lake           The Hotel Milan Speranza Au Lac comprises of two
During our stay, the following excursions are included:     Lugano and is surrounded by mountains offering           buildings which are located side by side in the centre of
 A morning guided tour of Stresa, which is sprinkled       splendid viewpoints. We also visit Locarno, where        Stresa, close to the boat landing stage and shopping
  with villas, grand hotels and parks and has a             we will have plenty of free time to wander the           area. It has a superb position overlooking the lake, the
  beautiful lakeside promenade with magnificent             narrow lanes of the Old Town which all lead to the       Borromean Islands and the Alps. Rooms are en-suite,
  views over the lake.                                      Piazza Grande. The 12th century castle and the           have air-conditioning, Satellite TV, safe, hairdryer and
 The Franciacorta wine area for a visit to the             Church of Madonna del Sasso are two of the many          Wi-Fi.
  gardens of Quistini Castle.                               sights the town has to offer visitors.
                                                           Excursion to Lake Orta, the lake that most tourists      Price Includes:
                                                            have not yet discovered. The stunningly beautiful
                                                                                                                     !   Door to Door Service
                                                            views of the lake, with the glistening silver blue of
                                                                                                                     !   Return flights
                                                            the water contrasting with the backdrop of
                                                                                                                     !   Airport transfers at the destination
                                                            mountains, gives the place an eerie silence which is
                                                                                                                     !   Porterage
                                                            both relaxing and enchanting.
                                                                                                                     !   7 nights dinner, bed & breakfast at the Milan
                                                           The town of Arona which enjoys a lovely climate              Speranza Au Lac Hotel, Stresa
                                                            and faces the splendid Lake Maggiore. It is also
                                                                                                                     !   English speaking local guides during the excursions
                                                            known for the San Carlone statue, second only in
                                                                                                                     !   Coach tours as mentioned in the itinerary
                                                            size to the Statue of Liberty in New York.
                                                                                                                     !   All entrance fees, where applicable
                                                           1 full and 2 half days at leisure.                       !   Services of a Cito Tour Manager throughout
                                                          DAY 8: Today we leave Stresa, our local coach will
                                                                                                                     Single room supplement: £135
                                                          transfer us to the airport for our return flight back to
                                                                                                                     Lake view room supplement: £95 per person
                                                          the UK and your Door to Door service home.

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