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EUROPE, ASIA & AMERICAS 2022 & 2023 Premium Guided Tours
P L AY V I D EO
DISCOVER the Art of TRAVELLING IN STYLE
with Insight Vacations
USA & CANADA 18 NORTHERN EUROPE & RUSSIA 60
10 DAY Wonders of the American West ������������� 18 12 DAY Country Roads of Scandinavia������������������60
9 DAY American Parks Trail������������������������������������� 19 15 DAY S
pectacular Scandinavia
8 DAY Boston, Cape Cod & the Islands������������� 19 & Its Fjords���������������������������������������������������������61
8 DAY N
ew England's Spectacular 10 DAY Northern Lights of Scandinavia����������������61
Fall Foliage�������������������������������������������������������� 20 8 DAY Easy Pace Russia���������������������������������������������62
9 DAY W
ashington, D.C., Niagara Falls 15 DAY Russia, Warsaw & the Baltic States����������64
& N.Y.C.�������������������������������������������������������������� 22 18 DAY Northern Capitals & Russia ������������������������64
10 DAY Best of California������������������������������������������� 24 7 DAY S
cenic Iceland &
7 DAY Enchanting Canyonlands�������������������������� 26 The Northern Lights�������������������������������������65
12 DAY Country Roads of the Deep South�������� 28 9 DAY Natural Wonders of Iceland ������������������������65
10 DAY Hawaii with Oahu,
Maui & the Big Island������������������������������������� 30 EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN
7 DAY Jewels of Alaska�������������������������������������������� 30 & JORDAN 66
16 DAY Best of Eastern Canada & USA���������������� 31 7 DAY Glories of Greece���������������������������������������������66
14 DAY Canadian Rockies & Pacific Coast���������� 31 15 DAY Treasures of Turkey����������������������������������������67
8 DAY S
pectacular Rockies & Glaciers 9 DAY Israel Discovery������������������������������������������������67
of Alberta���������������������������������������������������������� 32 7 DAY Jordan Experience������������������������������������������68
12 DAY Landscapes of the Canadian
Maritimes���������������������������������������������������������� 34 FRANCE, BELGIUM
& THE NETHERLANDS 70
SOUTH AMERICA 36
11 DAY C
ountry Roads of Belgium,
11 DAY B
est of Chile from Luxembourg & the Netherlands���������������70
Atacama to Patagonia�������������������������������� 37 8 DAY N
ormandy, Brittany
11 DAY A
rgentina, Uruguay & The Loire Valley�������������������������������������������71
& Brazil Discovery����������������������������������������� 37 16 DAY Country Roads of France�����������������������������71
13 DAY P
eru with Machu Picchu & The 22 DAY French Heritage ����������������������������������������������72
Nazca Lines ���������������������������������������������������� 38 4 DAY World War 1 Battlefields ������������������������������72
ITALY, SICILY & MALTA 40 BRITAIN & IRELAND 73
12 DAY Italian Elegance���������������������������������������������� 40 5 DAY Gems of Britain������������������������������������������������73
10 DAY Easy Pace Italy������������������������������������������������ 41 11 DAY Ellegance of Great Britain ���������������������������74
11 DAY Treasures of Italy������������������������������������������� 41 9 DAY Country Roads of Scotland ������������������������74
8 DAY Italian Intermezzo ���������������������������������������� 42 7 DAY Focus on Ireland����������������������������������������������75
8 DAY Sicily in Depth������������������������������������������������� 44 8 DAY Irish Elegance���������������������������������������������������75
10 DAY Country Roads of Northern Italy������������� 44 12 DAY Country Roads of Ireland ����������������������������76
9 DAY C
ountry Roads of Puglia 13 DAY Britain & Ireland Explorer������������������������������76
& the Neapolitan Riviera ���������������������������� 45
9 DAY C
ountry Roads of Umbria & Tuscany ������� 45 CHRISTMAS MARKETS & WINTER 77
MOROCCO, SPAIN & PORTUGAL 46 8 DAY C
hristmas Markets of
Austria & Bavaria ���������������������������������������������77
11 DAY Northern Spain����������������������������������������������� 46 9 DAY Alpine Christmas Markets���������������������������78
15 DAY Best of Spain & Portugal����������������������������� 47 13 DAY C
hristmas Markets
11 DAY Country Roads of Portugal������������������������� 47 of Central Europe�������������������������������������������78
10 DAY Best of Morocco �������������������������������������������� 48 9 DAY Winter Wonderland����������������������������������������79
9 DAY Highlights of Spain ���������������������������������������� 50 8 DAY C
hristmas Markets of
Croatia, Slovenia & Austria���������������������������79
THE ALPS, CENTRAL
& EASTERN EUROPE 52 INDIA, NEPAL & SRI LANKA 80
14 DAY Country Roads of Switzerland ����������������� 52 12 DAY Classical India with Nepal������������������������������81
7 DAY Magical Switzerland�������������������������������������� 53 10 DAY Classical Sri Lanka�������������������������������������������81
11 DAY Country Roads of Bavaria,
Switzerland & Austria����������������������������������� 53
8 DAY Glorious Switzerland������������������������������������� 54
10 DAY Best of Germany ������������������������������������������� 56
10 DAY Highlights of Poland ������������������������������������� 56
10 DAY Easy Pace Budapest,
Vienna & Prague �������������������������������������������� 57
14 DAY Country Roads of Croatia�������������������������� 57 click on a
9 DAY Dalmatian Elegance ������������������������������������� 58 trip NAME to
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VACATION
INSIGHTS
from ou r CEO
We all now share a new
appreciation for the freedom
to travel, and the team at
Insight is ready and excited
to help you to discover our
wonderful world once again.
Every moment of our premium
guided tours is seamlessly
A day to planned, taking the complexity
out of travel and giving you
savour peace of mind to enjoy a magical
Join Tomislav, a local experience from start to finish.
oyster farmer and
taste one of the world’s As well as seeing the great
greatest delicacies direct sights you will create deep
from the sea on a magical connections, with yourself, family
and friends, your fellow humans
oyster cruise and
and your destination, through
tasting in Croatia. our Insight Experiences.
Country Roads of Our commitment to making
Croatia, p.57 travel a force for good is stronger
than ever, and you are invited to
join us on this journey, through
our MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
Experiences, now featured on
every trip.
Join us and enjoy a consistently
superior service with comfort
and style at every step.
Welcome back.
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CEO INSIGHT VACATIONS
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P L AY V I D EO
Make an
entrance!
Arrive on the pier of
the sumptuous Hotel
Splendid, just a stone’s
throw from all the major
sights of Venice.
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Now is the time
TO GO GUIDED
Guided tours offer you a simple, affordable, and enjoyable way to
travel, with everything arranged for you, not by you. Going guided for
your next holiday is a great choice, but going on a premium guided tour
with Insight Vacations makes all the difference. Enjoy all the benefits of
guided travel, with an elevated level of quality, comfort, and style.
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STAY IN STYLE,
EXPLORE WITH
EASE
ALL THE
SIGHTS & THE
INSIGHTS
CULINARY
CONNECTIONS,
LASTING
STRESS-FREE,
SEAMLESS
TRAVEL
TWICE THE
LEGROOM,
TWICE THE
MEMORIES VIEW
We know time is Not only do we Every travel detail
short, so we select include priority We include is managed We’ve designed
hotels in central access to delicious lunches for you by our our own fleet of
locations so you landmarks, we also and dinners that professional, on unique luxury
can head out and connect you to often top our the-road team coaches to give
have incredible Local Experts for guests’ “Favourite of 3 experts you twice the
things to do within private tours so Experiences” list. – a Travel legroom and twice
minutes. you get the very As standard we Director, Well- the view.
best experience also include hearty Being Director
of the destination breakfasts every and a Driver.
you’re in. morning, so you're
raring to go.
PLATINUM TRUSTED SERVICE
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Stay in style
EXPLORE WITH EASE
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With highly rated, hand-picked hotels in
fantastic locations, you can relax and enjoy
every moment at your destination. Whether
an elegant countryside castle, in-park lodges
at National Parks or boutique city centre
properties, each one offers superb service and
stylish, comfortable rooms.
STAY INSIDE HEART OF OVERLOOK CHÂTEAU DE
NATIONAL VENICE COLUMBIA ROCHECOTTE
PARKS ICEFIELD
The Splendid Stay at the
Maximise Venice -Star Nestled in a high former private
your time with hotels Collezione alpine zone, the estate of Prince
in-park lodging is perfectly Glacier View Tallyrand and
when visiting located in the Lodge is an the Duchess of
destinations like heart of Venice, experience like Dino in the Loire
the Grand a stone's throw no other. From Valley. Sit with
Canyon National away from all the the moment a drink on the
Park. Visit the sights including you check in, terrace and enjoy
Historical Village, St. Marks Square you’re treated the beautiful
watch the sun set and the Bridge to a premium setting or take
over the canyon of Sighs. hospitality a stroll through
or keep your eyes experience. the magnificent
peeled for deer gardens.
and elk.
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All The Sights
& THE INSIGHTS
2
With famous landmarks as just the start,
nourish your mind, enrich your soul and discover
a world within a world with in-depth insights at every destination
from your Travel Directors and Local Experts.
ROCKY OYSTER SAVOUR FLIGHT ABOVE TWIRL ON THE
MOUNTAINEER HEAVEN IN VILLAGE SUN PERU’S NAZCA DANCEFLOOR
TRAIN JOURNEY CROATIA BREAD IN EGYPT LINES
Learn the basics
Enjoy views of Together with Spend a Fly over the behind the
iconic, untouched Tomislav, a local captivating mysterious Figaro-Anglaise, a
landscapes as oyster farmer, afternoon with Nazca Lines and Viennese dance
world-class hosts learn about local residents, as see these giant set to Mozart’s
share stories their cultivation you visit a family geoglyphs drawn score for “The
of the region’s and harvest, home. Be regaled in the desert Marriage of
history and before enjoying a with stories of sand by the Figaro”. Pick up a
beauty as you delicious Sea-to- village life and Nazca people, few steps of this
make your way Table tasting of savour a tasting composed of over fun, formal dance.
to Vancouver. fresh shellfish and of authentic 10,000 lines.
local wine. Egyptian sun bread.
TYPES OF EXPERIENCES
MAKE TRAVEL UNIQUE INSIGHT TOP RATED
MATTER® EXPERIENCES HIGHLIGHTS
EXPERIENCES Explore destinations with Learn about the
These experiences engaging Local Experts, landmarks, history and
connect you with people, gain special access to culture that makes your
the planet and wildlife and iconic sites and enjoy destination special.
promote the values of fun activities.
sustainable tourism.
These three icons are used to differentiate the experiences on all tour pages.
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Culinary
Connections
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LASTING MEMORIES
Delectable cuisine makes your journey
exceptional, creating a deep and emotional
connection with a destination and its culture.
Gastronomy is at the heart of every Insight
journey so expect tantalising regional delights and
local delicacies at every turn, gaining new friends
and cooking tips along the way.
ITALIAN MOROCCAN DINE AND NAVAJO
DINNER IN DINNER WATCH COOKOUT IN
THE VATICAN A SEMA MONUMENT
Join in the fun PERFORMANCE VALLEY
Dine in the at a colourful
Vatican's Cortile Moroccan Discover the Feast on authentic
del Giardino feast, complete flavours of southwestern and
Quadrato and with rhythmic Cappadocia as Navajo flavours as
enjoy incredible music, writhing you indulge in a you embrace the
views of the belly dancers regional dinner of panoramic views
cupola of St. and an array of colourful dishes, of the surrounding
Peter's during a local dishes and before watching a cliffs, mesas and
private Highlight delicacies. spectacular Sema teetering structures
Dinner. performance of of Monument
Whirling Dervishes Valley.
at a 13th century
Seljuk Caravanserai.
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Stress-Free,
SEAMLESS TRAVEL
4
While on tour you’ll be travelling with our world class team of
3 - your Travel Director, Driver and Well-Being Director*.
They’re with you every step of the way, so you don’t need to
lift a finger, and strive to deliver the most stress-free
and memorable holiday for you.
TRAVEL WELL-BEING DRIVER
DIRECTOR DIRECTOR*
They know the best
A true friend overseas, Responsible solely routes for beautiful
your Travel Director for your welfare, and scenery and reduced
ensures a fabulous, unique to Insight, your travel time, so you’re
seamless journey from Well-Being Director free to relax and enjoy
start to finish. Fluent in ensures the highest the journey. They also
the local language and standards of health and clean the coaches
expertly trained, they hygiene on your tour daily while following
manage all logistics and provides you with strict and standardised
down to the last detail. additional reassurance regulations to ensure
and logistical support. they’re getting the rest
they need.
BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE
PEACE OF RISK-FREE FLEXIBILITY
MIND PROMISE DEPOSIT PROMISE P L AY V I D EO
Over 100 years of Cancel for any reason Change your plans 60
travel heritage and within 30 days and days before departure
financial stability. get a refund. without penalty.
* Well-Being Directors are included on tours with 20 guests or more. Not available on Australia and New Zealand tours.
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Twice the legroom
TWICE THE VIEW
5
Your Insight coach is uniquely customised for smaller groups.
Sit high above the traffic with unobstructed views and enjoy
twice the legroom and personal space of a regular coach.
Our coaches have been remodelled with 13
fewer seats, so you can stretch out in real comfort,
snap some photos and take in the beautiful scenery.
PERSONAL DOUBLE THE SMALLER WIFI PANORAMIC
SPACE LEGROOM GROUPS INCLUDED WINDOWS
Each seat is With fewer seats With an average Each coach is Sitting high
equipped with air on board our of 33 guests equipped with above the traffic
conditioning so luxury coaches, on Classic complimentary in your uniquely
you can tailor the you’ll have plenty Groups and a WiFi, so you can customised
flow of air to your of additional space maximum of 24 catch up online, coach, you’ll
personal taste. to stretch your on Small Groups, stay in touch with enjoy the best
You’ll also find legs and relax. we travel with home, and share possible views
charging ports at Gone are the fewer guests than your travel photos with unobstructed
each seat so you’ll days of aches and other traditional and highlights panoramic
never run out of pains when you’re touring operators. in real time with windows.
power on your travelling longer friends and family.
devices when on distances!
the road.
I NCL U D E D P R I V ATE VI P T R AN SF ER S
All of our tours include private transfers to and from your
local airport (up to 150 miles), so you won’t need to worry or
rush around on the first day of your holiday.
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An Irish
Jewel
Stay at magnificent Ashford
Castle, lovingly restored by
our sister brand,
Red Carnation Hotels.
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FAMILY VALUES
Insight Vacations is proud to be part of the unique family
of brands that makes up The Travel Corporation (TTC). We
have been a family-owned and family run business from the
beginning, sharing our passion for travel with you. Backed
by over a century in travel expertise, TTC is renowned for
its service, quality, value and financial stability. You can feel
confident that your monies and future travel are safe with us.
A fam il y o f unique Travel Brands
We believe that the greatest Cruise from destination to Today, The Red Carnation
journeys in life blend perfectly destination and only unpack Hotel Collection proudly
planned activities with free once on an all-inclusive, stands at 20 exceptional
time to relax. Our luxury luxury river cruise with properties around the world,
guided journeys put you at the Uniworld. each unique and special,
centre, while our impeccable uniworld.com whilst sharing the founding
team attends to all of values that define our family-
the details. owned and run business.
luxurygold.com redcarnationhotels.com
TRA V E L L E D WI T H A N Y O F O U R B R AN D S B EFOR E?
If you have, you’ll get a 5% loyalty discount when you book an Insight Vacations tour
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Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, Arizona
WONDERS OF THE AMERICAN WEST
10 DAYS from only £3,395 per person
1 COUNTRY | 15 MEALS | 9 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
DEPARTURES DATES: MAY - JUN & SEP - OCT 2022, APR - JUNE & SEP - OCT 2023
LAS VEGAS | GRAND CANYON N.P. | LAKE POWELL | MESA VERDE N.P. | MOAB | BRYCE CANYON N.P. | LAS VEGAS
Tour Highlights VIEW ONLINE
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES AUTHENTIC DINING STYLISH HOTELS
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earn about Monument ♦ Authentic Highlight ♦ Stay at the iconic and
Valley with a Navajo guide. Lunch cookout in luxurious Caesars Palace.
M
eet a Local Expert and Monument Valley. ♦ Stay within the park at the
discover the Grand Canyon ♦ Choose where to dine on Grand Canyon National
P
rivate open-air tram tour western flavours in Moab. Park Lodge.
in Zion National Park. ♦ Dine at the award-winning ♦ Stay at the ideally-located
S
ee Delicate Arch in Bacchanal Buffet in Homewood Suites in Moab.
Arches National Park. Las Vegas.
V
isit Capitol Reef
National Park.
B
ryce Canyon N.P.
Hoodoos geology
orientation.
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9 DAYS from only £3,150 per person
1 COUNTRY | 11 MEALS | 9 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
DEPARTURES DATES: APR - SEP 2022, MAR - OCT 2023
SALT LAKE CITY | JACKSON | YELLOWSTONE N.P. | UCROSS | SPEARFISH CANYON | CUSTER STATE PARK
Tour Highlights VIEW ONLINE
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES AUTHENTIC DINING STYLISH HOTELS
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tand face to face with the ♦ Ranch-style Highlight ♦ Stay at the modern
Crazy Horse Memorial. Dinner followed by a bonfire SpringHill Suites in Jackson.
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isit and explore with live music. ♦ Stay in the centre of iconic
Yellowstone National Park. ♦ Celebration Dinner in Yellowstone National Park.
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bserve the Old Faithful Custer State Park. ♦ Stay at the scenic Ranch
Geyser shooting water ♦ Salt Lake City Welcome at Ucross.
37m high. Dinner with wine.
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rive through Shoshone
National Forest.
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isit the Buffalo Bill Centre
in Cody. W AKE
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ee the Devils Tower in the UP IN
Black Hills of Wyoming. N AT U R E
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earn about the Gold Rush Uniquely, Insight Vacations
on a Deadwood city tour. will always stay inside
National Parks when
staying overnight at a
destination.
BOSTON, CAPE COD & THE ISLANDS
8 DAYS from only £3,050 per person
1 COUNTRY | 11 MEALS | 7 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
DEPARTURES DATES: MAY - SEP 2022, MAY - OCT 2023
BOSTON | SANDWICH | EDGARTOWN | NEWPORT | BOSTON
Tour Highlights VIEW ONLINE
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES AUTHENTIC DINING STYLISH HOTELS
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isit the Plimoth Patuxet ♦ Indulge in a Sea-to-Table ♦ Stay in the heart of
Living Museum in Highlight Dinner at Edgarton at Harbor View
New England. Bettini restaurant in Hotel in Martha’s Vineyard.
C
ruise Newport’s coastline Martha's Vineyard. ♦ Stay at the character-laden
onboard a schooner - the ♦ Dinner with wine at your Hotel Viking in Newport.
Adirondack II. charming hotel, the Dan'l ♦ Stay in downtown Boston’s
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ee Boston on a tour of Webster Inn and Spa. Hyatt Regency.
the Freedom Trail. ♦ Seafood Celebration
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isit the Sandwich Dinner at La Forge Casino
Glass Museum. in Newport.
V
isit Cape Cod
National Shoreline.
V
isit Oak Bluffs in
Martha’s Vineyard.
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ENGLAND'S
SPECTACULAR
FALL FOLIAGE
8 DAYS
from only £2,895 per person
1 COUNTRY
12 MEALS
11 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
DEPARTURES DATES:
SEP - OCT 2022, SEP - OCT 2023
Vermont, New Hampshire, USA
DAY 1 WELCOME TO BOSTON
On arrival at Boston Logan International Airport, a transfer will take you to your
Tour Highlights centrally located hotel, which is situated next to Boston Common, the city's
largest park. After settling in, perhaps take a stroll to Downtown Crossing or
INCLUDED AUTHENTIC historic Faneuil Hall. At 18:00, join your Travel Director for a Welcome Dinner
EXPERIENCES DINING
with wine and an opportunity to mingle with fellow guests at your hotel.
Meet an expert ♦3
-course Highlight Hyatt Regency Boston. Dinner with Wine
Naturalist Guide in Dinner at Bierhall
North Conway. Restaurant. DAY 2 BEANTOWN TO WILLIAMSTOWN
uided tour
G ♦M
aple syrup Today you’ll discover some of Boston’s most famous sights as you follow
part of the red-brick Freedom Trail that brings the story of the American
of the Ben & experience at
Revolution to life. Sights include Beacon Hill, Newbury Street, Faneuil Hall
Jerry’s Factory. Morse Farm Maple Marketplace and the Old South Meeting House. This afternoon, explore
Visit Morse Farm Sugarworks. Stockbridge with an Insight Choice. Choose to visit the Norman Rockwell
Maple Sugarworks ♦ Celebration Museum, home to the largest and most significant collection of original
in Montpelier. Dinner featuring Rockwell art. Alternatively, choose to take a guided tour of Chesterwood,
the former summer home and studio of renowned 20th century sculptor
Maine lobster.
Scenic hike to Daniel Chester French. Travel on through the rolling hills of the Berkshires
Diana’s Baths. STYLISH to your boutique hotel. Tucked away in the heart of Williamstown, this
ondola Skyride in
G HOTELS beautiful property is a prime example of timeless elegance.
The Orchards Hotel. Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
New Hampshire. ♦S
tay in the heart
isit the Norman
V of Boston at the DAY 3 THE LEGENDS OF THE FALL AND STOWE
Rockwell Museum Hyatt Regency. Say goodbye to Massachusetts and journey through the bronze fall
in Stockbridge. ♦S
tay at the foliage of Vermont. Visit the Vermont Country Store for a unique
2,500 acre Trapp shopping experience - you'll step back into history with their nostalgic
Follow the assortment of products. Explore the Rockefellers' renowned Billings Farm
Family Lodge.
Freedom Trail and Museum, a captivating working dairy and farm life museum, followed
in Boston. ♦W
ake up to by a stop in the quintessential Vermont village of Woodstock with its
mountain views picturesque, covered bridge. End your day in the northern Vermont town
Visit the Billings
at North Conway of Stowe, home to the breathtaking alpine setting that attracted the real
Farm and Museum Von Trapp family of "The Sound of Music." Enjoy Austrian-style lagers
Grand Hotel.
in Woodstock. during your Highlight Dinner at Bierhall Restaurant, followed by a tour of
the on-site microbrewery.
Trapp Family Lodge. Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
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Mount Washington
STOWE Franconia
2 Notch
(Days 3 & 4) White Mountain MAINE
Waterbury Crawford Range
Notch
2 NORTH CONWAY
Montpelier (Days 5 & 6)
Stunning Kancamagus
Fall Foliage Byway
Woodstock
Billings Farm PORTLAND
(Day 7)
& Museum
1
Portland Head Lighthouse VIEW ONLINE
Kennebunkport
Weston
NEW
HAMPSHIRE
Billings Farm & Museum, Vermont
Green
Mountains
Atlantic
Ocean
BOSTON 1
(Days 1 & 8)
WILLIAMSTOWN
1 (Day 2)
MASSACHUSETTS Cape
Berkshire
Cod
Mountains
Stockbridge
Join/Leave Options UNESCO Heritage Site 1 Central Hotels + Nights
1 Scenic Hotels + Nights Place Visited Train
New England's
DAY 4 A TASTE OF VERMONT Spectacular Fall
Enjoy Vermont’s beautiful scenery ablaze with fall’s golden red colours.
Experience a guided tour of the Ben and Jerry's Factory and get behind
Foliage inclusions
the scenes of their iconic flavours. Return to the enchanting town of Stowe ✓7
Nights hotel accommodation in
where the rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. great locations.
Trapp Family Lodge. Breakfast
✓1
2 delicious meals - 7 full breakfasts
DAY 5 NORTH CONWAY AND THE WHITE MOUNTAINS and 5 dinners with wine.
Move on to Vermont’s pretty capital, Montpelier. You'll travel to Morse ✓O
n-road team of 3 experts:
Farm Maple Sugarworks, where maple syrup is "tapped" from the trees. A Travel Director, Driver and
Taste a Vermont tradition, the unusually named ‘sugar on snow’, which Well-Being Director (page 13)*.
is maple syrup drizzled over packed snow. This tasty treat is traditionally
served with a doughnut and pickle. Journey to New Hampshire’s White ✓L
ocal Expert Guides throughout your trip.
Mountains and enter striking Franconia Notch. Take a scenic ride on the
Gondola SkyRide at Loon Mountain Resort. Later, journey through the ✓T
ravel on luxury coaches with double
dazzling crimson and orange hues of the famed Kancamagus Scenic the legroom (avg of 33 guests).
Byway to North Conway. ✓S
ightseeing and exclusive Insight
North Conway Grand Hotel, North Conway. Breakfast, Dinner with Wine Experiences as per the itinerary.
DAY 6 SIGHTSEEING IN THE WHITE MOUNTAINS ✓A
rrival and departure transfers.
In the morning, join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you enjoy
✓C
omplimentary Wi-Fi in hotels and
an insightful talk by a naturalist on the North Woods' wildlife and ecology.
Expert Chris Lewey is the Executive Director and Founder of Raven on coaches.
Interpretive Programs. He holds a Master's Degree in Environmental ✓A
ll porterage throughout.
Studies and will be on hand to answer any questions you might have.
Then, more spectacular fall foliage awaits as you journey through PLUS
Crawford Notch, an arresting pass through the White Mountains. Stop for ✓V
IP Private Chauffeur transfers to/from
pictures at the Silver Cascade Waterfall and Bretton Woods, which offers nearest airport (up to 150 miles).
stunning views of Mount Washington, the tallest peak in the northeast at
6,288 feet (1,917 metres). Your Travel Director will guide you on a scenic
hike to Diana's Baths, which features a series of small cascading waterfalls.
Return to your hotel where you can enjoy an evening at leisure.
North Conway Grand Hotel, North Conway. Breakfast 8 days
DAY 7 THE RUGGED MAINE COAST FROM
Cross from New Hampshire into Maine this morning as you visit the
jagged coastline and Portland Head Light on the spectacular shores of
Fort Williams Park. Explore the historic town of Cape Elizabeth, then spend
£2,895PP
the rest of your afternoon at leisure. In the evening, enjoy a delicious ENQUIRE ABOUT OUR LATEST
Celebration Dinner featuring Maine lobster with your fellow travellers.
Westin Portland Harborview. Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
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DAY 8 BACK TO BOSTON behalf from various airports.
Known for its sandy beaches, Kennebunkport is a year-round coastal
destination that houses the rich and famous, even serving as the summer
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retreat of former President George H.W. Bush. Travel along Ocean Drive YOUR CUSTOM QUOTE
with more stunning views of the Maine coastline, before driving back to
Boston, where the trip ends. Breakfast
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Niagara Falls, New York, USA
DAY 1 A MONUMENTAL TIME IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
Welcome to Washington, D.C., the nation's capital and a haven for history
Tour Highlights and art buffs alike. On arrival at the airport, your transfer will take you to
the luxurious Fairmont Hotel Georgetown. Join your Travel Director and
INCLUDED AUTHENTIC meet fellow guests at a private Welcome Dinner with drinks at 18:00.
EXPERIENCES DINING
Fairmont Washington D.C. Georgetown. Dinner with Wine
Scenic eco-tour ♦T
asting, tour and
onboard the lunch at Vinelands DAY 2 WASHINGTON, D.C. SIGHTSEEING
MV Teal in Estates Winery. In the morning, learn about the proud heritage of a nation. View the
Finger Lakes. ♦H
ighlight Dinner stately White House, striking Washington Monument, and sprawling
National Mall. Reflect on the country's most turbulent days at the Lincoln
isit Gettysburg
V with wine in
Memorial and the somber World War II Memorial. The rest of the day is
and learn about Harrisburg. at your leisure. Ask your Travel Director for their sightseeing and dinner
the famous battle. ♦ Celebration Dinner recommendations to help you to make the most of America’s capital.
isit the Top of
V at Redeye Grill in Fairmont Washington D.C. Georgetown. Breakfast
the Rock in New York City.
DAY 3 GETTYSBURG AND HARRISBURG
New York City.
STYLISH Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience in Gettysburg as you meet
ruise along
C HOTELS your Local Expert at the site of one of the Civil War's most pivotal, and
Niagara Falls. ♦ Stay in Washington fatal battles. Today the Gettysburg Foundation focuses not just on
preserving artifacts from the battlefield but also on education to promote
ew York City
N D.C.'s West End at
democracy. Move on to Harrisburg, the state capital of Pennsylvania
sightseeing tour. the Fairmont. situated on the Susquehanna River. This historic hub is now a beautiful
isit the Three
V ♦O
verlook Niagara’s and vibrant city. Enjoy Dinner with wine at a local restaurant in Harrisburg.
Brothers Wineries falls at the Marriot Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel. Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
and Estate. Fallsview Hotel.
DAY 4 ON TO NIAGARA
ashington, D.C.
W ♦S
tay at the award- Make your way to the Corning Museum of Glass, where you can learn about
sightseeing tour. winning, downtown the art, history, culture, technology, science, craft, and design that tells the
Sheraton riveting story of the museum's single material, glass. Sandblast your own
isit the Corning
V
Harrisburg keepsake before watching master artisans at work.
Museum of Glass. Cross the Canadian border to arrive at Niagara Falls, where your hotel
Hershey Hotel.
overlooks the majestic Horseshoe Falls – the largest of the three waterfalls
in this area.
Niagara Falls Marriott Fallsview Hotel and Spa. Breakfast
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Join/Leave Options UNESCO Heritage Site 1 Central Hotels + Nights
1 Scenic Hotels + Nights Place Visited Train Cruise
Washington, D.C.
DAY 5 NIAGARA UP-CLOSE Niagara Falls &
View thundering Niagara Falls during a thrilling cruise to the base of the
cascades. Visit Vineland Estates Winery for a tour and tasting with lunch. This
N.Y.C. inclusions
stunning venue with extensive vineyards also showcases several restored ✓8
Nights hotel accommodation in
historic buildings. This afternoon witness the falls in a new light from below great locations.
and behind, as you descend 150 feet (46 metres) by elevator to observe the
phenomenon. This evening, you'll have time to relax on your own. ✓1
2 delicious meals - 8 full breakfasts,
Niagara Falls Marriott Fallsview Hotel and Spa. Breakfast, Lunch with Wine 1 lunch and 3 dinners with wine.
✓O
n-road team of 3 experts:
DAY 6 THE FINGER LAKES OF NEW YORK A Travel Director, Driver and
This morning you'll leave the falls behind and travel to the Finger Lakes Well-Being Director (page 13)*.
region of New York. This beautiful natural setting features eleven glacial
lakes situated among forested hills and quaint small towns. Pay a special ✓L
ocal Expert Guides throughout your trip.
visit to the Three Brothers Wineries and Estates near Seneca Lake,
featuring wineries, a microbrewery, Slushie Hut and Cafe all focused on ✓T
ravel on luxury coaches with double
local sustainability. Become a student aboard the MV Teal as you engage in the legroom (avg of 33 guests).
Floating Classroom activities run by the non-profit Discover Cayuga Lake. ✓S
ightseeing and exclusive Insight
Experienced educators will provide narration and hands-on ecology lessons Experiences as per the itinerary.
as you participate in this scenic eco-tour on the Finger Lakes' longest lake.
Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons. Breakfast ✓A
rrival and departure transfers.
✓C
omplimentary Wi-Fi in hotels and
DAY 7 A BITE OF THE BIG APPLE
Take a bite of the Big Apple on a tour of the city's highlights with a Local on coaches.
Expert. See the Empire State Building and the mirrored peak of the Art Deco ✓A
ll porterage throughout.
Chrysler Building as you admire one of the world’s most iconic skylines.
Afterward, ascend to the Top of the Rock – the 70th floor of the Rockefeller PLUS
Center Building – for a sweeping view of the skyscrapers, parks, rivers and ✓V
IP Private Chauffeur transfers to/from
urban canyons that make up the teeming isle of Manhattan. nearest airport (up to 150 miles).
Conrad New York Midtown. Breakfast
DAY 8 EXPLORING N.Y.C.
This morning, choose to enjoy a harbour cruise with impressive views
of the Manhattan skyline, Ellis Island, and the towering Statue of Liberty. 9 days
Glide down the Hudson River and get a glimpse of several stunning
landmarks. Alternatively, if it’s tranquility you’re after, relish the calm FROM
of Central Park with a scenic bike ride. The rest of the day is yours to
spend as you please. A lively Celebration Dinner this evening concludes
your journey. Join your fellow travellers at Redeye Grill, a sophisticated,
£2,695PP
timeless, and comfortable dining experience in Midtown Manhattan. ENQUIRE ABOUT OUR LATEST
Conrad New York Midtown. Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
OFFERS & AVAILABILITY
DAY 9 DEPART NEW YORK CITY We can arrange flights on your
It’s time to say goodbye to the Empire State. A morning transfer will take behalf from various airports.
you to JFK International Airport, LaGuardia Airport or Newark Liberty
International Airport for your flight home. Alternatively, choose to see
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Pacific Surfliner along the Pacific Coast, California
DAY 1 WELCOME TO SAN DIEGO
After your arrival at San Diego Airport, you are transferred to your hotel
Tour Highlights on the downtown waterfront. Later, join your Travel Director and fellow
travellers for a Welcome Dinner.
INCLUDED AUTHENTIC Intercontinental San Diego. Dinner with Wine
EXPERIENCES DINING
our of Yosemite
T ♦D
ine in an iconic DAY 2 SAN DIEGO SIGHTSEEING
N.P. with a Park L.A. steakhouse, Embark on a sightseeing tour with your Travel Director and journey through
Ranger. Nick & Stefs. the Gaslamp Quarter, the historic heart of San Diego and Balboa Park,
rivate tour of
P ♦C
reative dinner before strolling among the historic adobe ranch homes of the Old Town
State Historical Park. This afternoon, board the Pacific Surfliner and enjoy
the Los Angeles at Thomas Hill
far-reaching ocean views as the train hugs the coast. Travel through Orange
Theatre. Organics Bistro County to the Mission Modern-style Union Station in Los Angeles.
isit Mariposa
V & Wine Bar in InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown. Breakfast
Grove and its Paso Robles.
500+ mature giant ♦ J oin a small-bites DAY 3 LOS ANGELES SIGHTSEEING
Ride on the landmark Angel’s Flight funicular before continuing to the Los
sequoias. walking tour in the
Angeles Theatre, one of the former grand movie palaces, for a private
San Francisco Mission District. guided tour. In legendary Hollywood, view the famous hillside Hollywood
City Tour. STYLISH sign and stroll along the Walk of Fame. This afternoon, explore Los Angeles
HOTELS with Insight Choice. Choose to visit one of three museums: the Petersen
ide the Pacific
R Automotive Museum, the new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures or
Surfliner along ♦S
tay at the
the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. To top off your perfect day, dine at
the coast. Intercontinental Nick and Stef’s, an outstanding steak house in Downtown LA.
in San Diego InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown. Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
ide the Angel’s
R
and L.A.
Flight Railway
♦S
tay at the Hilton DAY 4 TRAIN JOURNEY TO THE AMERICAN RIVIERA
in L.A. Board your Pacific Surfliner train and travel through the valleys around Los
Santa Barbara
alk across the
W Angeles before arriving at the coast where the shoreline wraps around to
Beachfront Resort. Santa Barbara. Spend time on State Street, a palm tree-lined avenue of
Golden Gate
Bridge. tay inside
♦S shops and eateries before you further explore Santa Barbara with Insight
Yosemite N.P., Choice. Choose to visit the 18th-century Old Mission, or take a relaxing
close to the Falls. stroll through the Botanical Gardens.
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. Breakfast
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San Francisco, USA
(Day 5)
SANTA 1 LOS ANGELES
BARBARA (Days 2 & 3)
(Day 4) Hollywood
2
SAN 1
DIEGO
(Day 1)
Join/Leave Options UNESCO Heritage Site 1 Central Hotels + Nights
1 Scenic Hotels + Nights Place Visited Train
Best of California
DAY 5 PASO ROBLES WINE COUNTRY
Relaxed Start. Join your Amtrak rail journey and soak up sweeping inclusions
ocean views as you ride along the coast to San Luis Obispo. Later, arrive ✓9
Nights hotel accommodation in
in the heart of wine country and spend time at the City Park. In the great locations.
afternoon visit the Eberle Winery for a tour of the vineyard and the unique
underground caves. Tonight, join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience ✓1
3 delicious meals - 9 full breakfasts
with a farm-to-table dinner at Thomas Hill Organics, who focus on fresh, and 4 dinners with wine.
organic and straight-from-the-earth ingredients.
✓O
n-road team of 3 experts:
Allegretto Vineyard Resort Paso Robles. Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
A Travel Director, Driver and
DAY 6 GIANT SEQUOIAS Well-Being Director (page 13)*.
Journey to the majestic Yosemite National Park, a UNESCO World ✓L
ocal Expert Guides throughout your trip.
Heritage site. Stop at the Mariposa Grove, home to over 500 mature
sequoias and admire these gigantic trees. The oldest tree in the Grove is ✓T
ravel on luxury coaches with double
the Grizzly Giant, which dates back around 3000 years. the legroom (avg of 33 guests).
Yosemite Valley Lodge. Breakfast
✓P
acific Surfliner train journey's to Los
Angeles, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo.
DAY 7 EXPLORING YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
Relaxed Start. Join a park ranger and embark on a guided tram tour of the ✓S
ightseeing and exclusive Insight
Yosemite Valley floor. Get up close to the magnificent Yosemite Falls, see Experiences as per the itinerary.
the Half Dome and El Capitan, a granite rock monolith rising 3000 feet
above the valley floor. Take in the spectacular scenery from Tunnel View, ✓A
rrival and departure transfers.
encompassing towering mountains, dense forests and the Bridalveil Falls. ✓C
omplimentary Wi-Fi in hotels and
Spend the rest of your day at leisure.
on coaches.
Yosemite Valley Lodge. Breakfast
✓A
ll porterage throughout.
DAY 8 ON TO SAN FRANCISCO
Travel towards the coast and arrive in buzzing San Francisco. Head to PLUS
the Fisherman’s Wharf, once home to the city’s colourful fishing fleet ✓V
IP Private Chauffeur transfers to/from
and today a popular district full of restaurants, cafes and shops. This nearest airport (up to 150 miles).
afternoon, join your Travel Director for a stroll across the legendary
Golden Gate Bridge, before a short drive to the quaint town of Sausalito.
Enjoy some leisure time before taking the ferry back to San Francisco,
passing the infamous Alcatraz Island. 10 days
Hyatt Regency Embarcadero, San Francisco. Breakfast
FROM
DAY 9 SAN FRANCISCO SIGHTSEEING
Relaxed Start. On your city sightseeing tour, journey past lively Union
Square and the vast Golden Gate Park, before passing through the SoMa
£3,825PP
District and Mission Bay. See the incredible growth and urbanization of ENQUIRE ABOUT OUR LATEST
the city here, ahead of a culinary exploration of the Mission District with
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a local restaurant at your Celebration Dinner. behalf from various airports.
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After breakfast, you are transferred to San Francisco Airport where your
journey comes to an end. Breakfast
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Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, Arizona, USA
DAY 1 ARRIVE IN PHOENIX AND TRAVEL TO SCOTTSDALE
Welcome to Arizona, famous for its scenic road trips, towering Monument
Tour Highlights Valley, and of course the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon. Your airport
transfer will whisk you to your hotel in Scottsdale where you can enjoy the
INCLUDED AUTHENTIC facilities and grounds of this striking desert oasis. Why not head out and
EXPERIENCES DINING
explore Old Scottsdale, a vibrant and unique urban downtown area that
Explore ♦D
inner with Grand introduces you the best of the state? Here, you’ll be surrounded by retro
Monument Canyon views at wooden buildings, rodeo inspired artwork and a selection of local stores,
Valley with a the Thunderbird all radiating a classic Southwestern flair. At 18:00, join your Travel Director
Navajo guide. Room. and fellow travellers for a Welcome Dinner at Zuzu, where you will have the
opportunity to mingle and get to know one another.
iscover the
D ♦W
elcome Dinner
Hotel Valley Ho. Dinner with Wine
Grand Canyon at renowned Zuzu
with a Local Restaurant. DAY 2 SEDONA AND THE WONDERS OF THE MIGHTY
Expert. ♦ Celebration Dinner GRAND CANYON
Visit the shops at Red Rock Grill in Travel through world-renowned Red Country along the Red Rock Scenic
Byway, one of only 20 designated All-American Roads nationwide.
and galleries in Zion N.P.
Explore bohemian Sedona with its shops and galleries, or simply take in
Sedona. the exceptional beauty of Red Rock Country before you make your way
STYLISH
ee the Cameron
S HOTELS to the Grand Canyon. Follow Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Byway through
Trading Post. Coconino National Forest, a breathtaking stretch of road recognized
♦S
tay inside Grand
by Rand McNally as one of the Top Five Most Scenic Drives in America.
unrise over the
S Canyon N.P. On arrival, you can take an optional flightseeing tour over the Grand
Grand Canyon. ♦E
njoy lake views Canyon. Whether you prefer a helicopter or a fixed-wing plane, you'll
Private tour on an from your room enjoy magnificent scenery with aerial views from above. Meet your Local
open-air tram in at Lake Powell Expert Canyon Tim at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon to discover its
Resorts and wonders. You'll discover the origins of the five-million-year-old canyon,
Zion N.P. its rock formations and the human impact on this natural masterpiece.
Marinas. He'll also talk to you about the bountiful flora and fauna, and where you
See the hoodoos
at Bryce Canyon ♦S
tay in downtown might be able to spot them. This evening, dinner will be served in the
N.P. Scottsdale at Thunderbird Private Room. With a perfect location overlooking the Grand
Hotel Valley Ho. Canyon's South Rim, settle down with a glass of wine on the private
terrace while taking in flawless sunset views.
Grand Canyon National Park Lodge. Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
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ZION
NATIONAL PARK
(Day 5 & 6) Antelope
2
Canyon
LAKE POWELL
(Days 3 & 4) Monument Valley
2 Tribal Park
Glen Canyon
Dam
GRAND CANYON
NATIONAL PARK 1
(Day 2)
Cameron
Trading Post
Oak Creek Canyon
Sedona
ARIZONA
Join/Leave Options UNESCO Heritage Site 1 Central Hotels + Nights
1 Scenic Hotels + Nights
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Phoenix 1PSCOTTSDALE
lace Visited Train
(Day 1)
Enchanting
DAY 3 MONUMENT VALLEY AND LAKE POWELL Canyonlands
Early risers will take advantage of the lodge location to witness one of
Mother Nature's grandest shows on earth: a sunrise over the Grand
inclusions
Canyon. Travel along the South Rim Desert View Drive, skirting the ✓6
Nights hotel accommodation in
southern rim of the canyon until you exit the park. Head to the Cameron great locations.
Trading Post, one of the oldest and most historic general stores in
Arizona. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience in Monument Valley ✓9
delicious meals - 6 full breakfasts
Tribal Park, where Navajo Local Experts guide you through the history, and 3 dinners with wine.
culture and heritage of the tribes. This carefully prepared tour keenly ✓O
n-road team of 3 experts:
exemplifies the relationship of respect with the land in the valley and the A Travel Director, Driver and
importance placed on preserving the natural treasures found here. Spend Well-Being Director (page 13)*.
the rest of the day relaxing at your lakefront resort.
Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas. Breakfast ✓L
ocal Expert Guides throughout your trip.
DAY 4 LEISURELY LAKE POWELL ✓T
ravel on luxury coaches with double
Today is entirely yours to do as you please. Partake in one of our popular the legroom (avg of 33 guests).
optional experiences, explore on your own, or simply relax by the resort ✓S
ightseeing and exclusive Insight
swimming pool with views of Lake Powell. As an optional activity this Experiences as per the itinerary.
morning, let yourself be tempted by a gentle float trip down the Colorado
River. Calmly float down the Colorado, past some of the most awe-inspiring ✓A
rrival and departure transfers.
sites, like the iconic Horseshoe Bend and Petroglyph Beach.
✓C
omplimentary Wi-Fi in hotels and
Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas. Breakfast
on coaches.
DAY 5 BRYCE CANYON AND ZION NATIONAL PARKS ✓A
ll porterage throughout.
Take a cruise on Lake Powell to get an up-close look at the blue waters of
the lake. Journey across a wide-open landscape punctuated by colourful PLUS
sandstone cliffs, sagebrush-covered flats, and high ridges dotted with ✓V
IP Private Chauffeur transfers to/from
piñon pine and juniper. Travel through Bryce Canyon Country on a portion nearest airport (up to 150 miles).
of the Scenic Highway 89, recognized by National Geographic as the No. 1
Driver's Drive in the world.
Zion National Park Lodge. Breakfast
DAY 6 ZION NATIONAL PARK 7 days
Enjoy a Relaxed Start this morning, as you have a full day to explore the
park. After a leisurely breakfast, you will tour the canyon aboard a privately FROM
chartered open-air vehicle, with live commentary from a Local Expert to
show you the many scenic highlights of the canyon. Explore Zion National
Park with Insight Choice. Choose to join your Travel Director for a guided
£2,425PP
hike to the Emerald Pools. Alternatively, visit the Zion Human History ENQUIRE ABOUT OUR LATEST
Museum. Wrap up your adventure at a Celebration Dinner hosted at the
lodge, and a last chance to share travel memories with your new friends.
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behalf from various airports.
DAY 7 DEPART SALT LAKE CITY
This morning you’ll bid farewell to the beautiful national parks and your
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where you will arrive at approximately 15:00.
Breakfast
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New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
DAY 1 ARRIVE IN NASHVILLE
Welcome to Nashville, your airport transfer will whisk you to your hotel.
Tour Highlights Meet your Travel Director at 18:00 for a Welcome Dinner with wine.
Renaissance Hotel, Nashville. Dinner with Wine
INCLUDED AUTHENTIC
EXPERIENCES DINING
DAY 2 TAKE CENTRE STAGE IN NASHVILLE
isit the National
V ♦ Traditional crawfish Start your day with an orientation tour of music city, before you make your
Civil Rights boil cooking way to the Ryman Auditorium. It is here where Johnny Cash first met June
Museum in demonstration Carter and where country music found an audience. Tonight, head to the
Memphis. and lunch. famous Grand Ole Opry, the world-renowned country music stage.
Renaissance Hotel, Nashville. Breakfast
Behind-the- ♦ ‘The Beauty Shop’
scenes visit Highlight Dinner in DAY 3 A DAY OF LEGENDS
of a Nashville Memphis. Go behind the scenes of a Nashville recording studio, before making a stop at
recording studio. ♦D
ine at a James Nashville’s Farmers' Market and Market House. Later, choose to visit Nelson’s
rivate visit to the
P Beard Award Green Brier, a local Tennessee distillery, or the National Museum of African
American Music, with Insight Choice. Tonight's dinner at Puckett's Grocery &
Stax Museum of finalist restaurant.
Restaurant will introduce you to the colourful flavours of Nashville.
American Soul. Renaissance Hotel, Nashville. Breakfast, Dinner
STYLISH
fternoon tour
A HOTELS
of Graceland ♦S tay at the
DAY 4 HEADING BACK HOME TO MEMPHIS
Mansion. This morning you'll explore Memphis on a sightseeing tour. Later, visit the
Guest House at National Civil Rights Museum where you’ll be guided through five centuries
eet a local
M Graceland. of The Civil Rights Movement history. End your day by joining another MAKE
accordion maker ♦ Stay in downtown TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with a private evening at the Stax Museum of
and musician. Nashville at the American Soul Music.
Renaissance Hotel . The Guest House at Graceland. Breakfast
Visit the Grand
Ole Opry. ♦S
tay at the DAY 5 A DAY DEDICATED TO THE KING
Begin your day with a visit to Sun Studio, the “birthplace of rock and roll”.
earn to cook
L DoubleTree by
Afterwards, make your way to the magnificent Graceland, the former home
hot tamales. Hilton on the of the "King of Rock and Roll," Elvis Presley. Tonight, dinner will be served at
Visit Nashville’s
Vermillion River. The Beauty Shop, a former parlour turned whimsical New American eatery
Farmers Market. where Elvis’ ex-wife, Priscilla, was said to get her hair done.
The Guest House at Graceland. Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
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Join/Leave Options UNESCO Heritage Site 1 Central Hotels + Nights
1 Scenic Hotels + Nights Place Visited Train
Country Roads
DAY 6 MEMPHIS TO GREENWOOD
Travel through the Mississippi Delta down the Mississippi Blues Trail and of the Deep South
explore Greenwood at your own pace, before heading to the Viking Cooking
School for a hot tamale’s cooking demonstration. Later, dine on a mouth-
inclusions
watering dinner at a James Beard Award finalist restaurant that features ✓1
1 Nights hotel accommodation in
southern inspired dishes that include produce local to the area. great locations.
The Alluvian, Greenwood. Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
✓ 1
9 delicious meals - 11 full breakfasts, 2
DAY 7 MOVING ON TO NATCHEZ lunches, 2 dinners and 4 dinners with wine.
Learn more about Southern history and hospitality as you head to Natchez.
✓O
n-road team of 3 experts:
Tour the historic antebellum mansions and discover the preservation
A Travel Director, Driver and
efforts of later generations to tell the story of African-Americans through
the decades. Test your mixologist skills as you concoct a traditional Well-Being Director (page 13)*.
Southern cocktail, the Mint Julep before enjoying an evening to yourself. ✓L
ocal Expert Guides throughout your trip.
Monmouth Historic Inn and Gardens. Breakfast
✓T
ravel on luxury coaches with double
DAY 8 NATCHEZ TO LAFAYETTE the legroom (avg of 33 guests).
Move on to Lafayette and head to the Acadian Cultural Center followed by a ✓S
ightseeing and exclusive Insight
unique Cajun music experience. A genre rooted in the ballads of the French-
Experiences as per the itinerary.
speaking Acadians, it is both eclectic and joyous. Learn more about this fast
tempo music and its history from a local accordion maker and musician. In ✓A
rrival and departure transfers.
the evening, indulge in a delicious dinner with your fellow travellers.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lafayette. Breakfast, Dinner ✓C
omplimentary Wi-Fi in hotels and
on coaches.
DAY 9 LAFAYETTE FOR FOODIES ✓A
ll porterage throughout.
Start the day with a crawfish farm tour just outside the city. You will
be joined by a Local Expert who will help you catch your lunch the PLUS
old-fashioned way, using hand nets. You’ll be taught how to prepare a ✓V
IP Private Chauffeur transfers to/from
traditional boil, before sitting down to the meal. Later, enjoy time at leisure. nearest airport (up to 150 miles).
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lafayette. Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 10 WELCOME TO THE BIG EASY
On the way to New Orleans, stop at the Tabasco® Factory for a self-
guided tour and discover how the world-famous red hot pepper sauce is 12 days
made. This afternoon, head to the Southern Food and Beverage Museum,
where you’ll learn more about the Big Easy’s diverse cuisine with a guided FROM
tour and included lunch.
Kimpton Hotel Fontenot. Breakfast, Lunch £3,895PP
DAY 11 FESTIVITIES IN NEW ORLEANS
Get to know the city with a Local Expert as you discover unique architecture
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and explore the vibrant art scene. End your day by joining your fellow OFFERS & AVAILABILITY
travellers at a Celebration Dinner at the Palace Cafe - a contemporary and We can arrange flights on your
upbeat Creole restaurant at the foot of the French Quarter. behalf from various airports.
Kimpton Hotel Fontenot. Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
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DAY 12 DEPART NEW ORLEANS YOUR CUSTOM QUOTE
It’s time to say goodbye as your adventure comes to an end with a
transfer to the airport.
Breakfast
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