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2019 Specially Crafted Holidays to France the UK and Europe - Gotours
Fully Conducted Tours

                                     2019
                                     March to August

Specially Crafted Holidays
to France the UK and Europe

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2019 Specially Crafted Holidays to France the UK and Europe - Gotours
Organised Holidays to
France the UK and Europe
As we enter our 21st year of tours we
                                                            CONDUCTED TOURS
are proud to present our programme
for the first part of 2019 from our first                                  Corsica -                 pg 3
                                                            17-25 Apr
                                                                           The Beautiful Isle
cruise in March, travelling along the
                                                                           Budapest, Vienna
magnificent Douro River that connects                       30 Apr-7 May
                                                                           and Bratislava
                                                                                                     pg 4
Portugal to Spain, through to the Magic
                                                                           International Flower      pg 5
of Paris at the end of August.                              10-12 May
                                                                           Show - The Floralies
This year we are presenting several new tours along         13-21 May      The Island of Crete       pg 6
with some old favourites which we hope you will enjoy.
Our new tour brochure runs until the end of August but                     Cheshire, North Wales     pg 7
                                                            1-6 Jun
we will be introducing additional new and exciting tours                   & Snowdonia
from September 2019 onwards so make sure you stay in                       Battlefields of the       pg 8
                                                            26-30 Jun
touch. Ask to join our mailing list and we’ll keep you                     First World War
up to date with all our latest news and offers.             4-9 Jul        West Coast of France      pg 9
Please remember that in addition to our conducted           27-29 Jul      Puy du Fou               pg 10
tours we can also book individual and group holidays
throughout Europe. We particularly excel in arranging       1-6 Aug        Bonnie Scotland          pg 11
golf packages and holidays to resorts including Disney      23-27 Aug      The Magic of Paris       pg 12
and our 20 year’s of experience in hotels, resorts,
restaurants and attractions mean we can offer valuable      FULL BOARD CRUISES
advice on planning your holidays.
                                                            18-26 Mar      The Douro River          pg 14
Our sales of travel insurance have doubled this year
because of our excellent rates and ‘on the spot’ service    6-13 Apr       The Royal Loire River    pg 15
at our office in Broad Street so pop in and get a quote.                   Gironde, Garonne &       pg 16
                                                            15-21 Jun
We look forward to seeing you in 2019                                      Dordogne
Gerry, Karen, Sara, Alexandra, Vicki and Stephen.           14-20 Jul      Honfleur to Paris        pg 17

     Bookings & Enquiries                                  “every tour organised
                                                           with our legendary
     Tel: 01534               619633
        e-mail: info@gotours.je                            care and service”
           Fax: 01534 631101                               • Fully Conducted Tours   • Short Breaks
            Go Tours, The Post Office,                     • Family Holidays         • Theatre Breaks
        15 Broad Street, St Helier JE1 1AA                 • Golf Holidays           • TGV Ticket Sales
                                                           • Corporate Breaks        • Travel Insurance

Pop in and see us at the Post Office for friendly and competent advice before you travel.
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                                                                                                    Includes
         17-25 April                                                                              a guided tour
                                                                                                    of Palais
      9 DAYS 8 NIGHTS                                                                                Fesch

Corsica - The Beautiful Isle
We return to Corsica for 8 days to explore this
fascinating Island, one of France’s best kept
secrets, with its diverse landscapes and glorious
sandy beaches.
ITINERARY INCLUDES:
• Flights to Gatwick with transfers to the Hampton hotel at Stansted
  airport. Dinner at the hotel.
• Morning departure with Air Corsair to Ajaccio. Transfer to the
  Radisson Blu resort and Spa in Ajaccio bay. The hotel has a luxury
  spa. 5 nights half board.
• Day excursion to Corsica’s capital Ajaccio. Guided tour of the town with
  entrance to the stunning Palais Fesch art gallery and museum created
  by Napoleon’s uncle, cardinal Fesch. Free time to explore Ajaccio.
• Tour along the Route des Sanguinaires to the Pointe de Parata. Day
  excursion to see the amazing rock formations of the Calanques de
  Piana, visiting the Greek village of Cargèse and the resort of Porto.
• Day excursion to Corte in the heart of Corsica. Tour of the old city.
• Wine tasting at the vineyards of Clos Capitoro.
• Day excursion to Bonifacio. Little train to the centre of the town.
  Cruise along the coast to see the imposing cliffs and caves and the
  Isle of Lavezzi.
• Tour to Sartène then on to visit the prehistoric megaliths of
  Cauria and through the rugged countryside to the old Venetian port           Price from Jersey, based on 2 sharing.
  of Porto Vecchio.
• Coach transfer to Bastia for 2 nights at the hotel Port Toga in the centre
  of Bastia (no. 1 on TripAdvisor in Bastia). Guided tour of Bastia, the old   £1,395 per
                                                                                      person
  port and Citadelle. Free evening.                                            Single Supplement: £325.
• Day excursion through St Florent and down the west coast to the old
  Genoese city of Calvi. Returning via the Lake of Biguglia. Dinner at the     Guernsey: £1,395pp
  hotel Port Toga.                                                             Single Supplement: £325.
• Morning departure to Stansted from Bastia airport, transfer to Gatwick       Guernsey clients return flights to
  for return flights to Jersey and Guernsey.                                   Gatwick with Aurigny.

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                                                                                                     Includes
     30 April - 7 May                                                                             tickets to see
                                                                                                  ANDRE RIEU
      8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS                                                                                 concert

Budapest, Vienna and Bratislava
A landmark tour through three countries and three
capitals! Visiting Budapest, Vienna and Bratislava,
the fascinating capitals of Austria, Hungary and
Slovakia. Spectacular scenery, magnificent castles
and palaces while staying in luxury hotels PLUS an
Andre Rieu concert in Vienna!
ITINERARY INCLUDES:
• Morning flight with BA to Gatwick. Luxury coach transfer to the royal
  wedding town of Windsor. Afternoon to explore this historic town with a
  river cruise along the Thames. Option to visit Windsor castle. Transfer
  to the charming riverside town of Kingston on Thames with dinner and
  overnight stay at the new, four star, Hilton Doubletree.
• Morning transfer to Heathrow for BA flight to Budapest. Three nights at
  the luxury, five star Sofitel, situated on the banks of the Danube. The
  Hotel overlooks the famous Chain Bridge, across from Buda Castle
  and near The Great Market Hall, the largest and oldest indoor market in
  Budapest. This luxury hotel has a magnificent indoor heated pool and
  spa and a garden terrace with stunning river views. Two dinners at the
  hotel, one free evening to dine out.
• Two full days to explore Budapest on the on/off tour bus which covers
  both the hills of ancient Buda and the more modern Pest. Your ticket
  includes a river cruise along the Danube around Margaret Island.
• Morning coach to Vienna. Check in at the luxury, four star, Hilton
                                                                               Price from Jersey, based on 2 sharing.
  Danube with free afternoon to relax and enjoy the facilities or nearby
  shopping mall. Evening transfer and tickets to the Vienna Stadthalle for
  a wonderful show with Andre Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra.
• Guided tour of the principle sites of Vienna by coach and on foot. Free
                                                                               £1,585 per
                                                                                      person
                                                                               Single Supplement: £465.
  time to explore the city. Evening dinner at the hotel, including wines.
• Day excursion to Bratislava, capital of the Slovakian Republic. Guided       Guernsey: £1,625pp
  tour of the old town and St Martin’s Cathedral with free time to visit the   Single Supplement: £465.
  imposing Bratislava Castle. Return to Vienna with dinner at the hotel.
                                                                               Guernsey clients return flights to
• Morning BA flight to Heathrow. Transfer to Gatwick for return to Jersey.     Gatwick with Aurigny.

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          10-12 May                                                                             once every

      3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS                                                                               5
                                                                                                  YEARS!

The Floralies in Nantes
International Flower Show
Held in Nantes only once every
five years this is not to be
missed! Spectacular garden
exhibits created by hundreds of
exhibitors from all over the world.
45,000sq meters of exhibits
on the theme “Fleurs à Vivre”
(flowers to live by). Plus tickets to the evening
performance of the famous musical spectacular
“Naturya” an exciting presentation of sound and
dance by a superb professional cast.
ITINERARY INCLUDES:
• Morning Condor fast ferry to St Malo, with Guernsey clients arriving in
  St Malo to join us in the afternoon.
• Lunch for Jersey clients at the Cafe de L’Ouest restaurant in St Malo
  with free time.
• Coach transfer to the four star, hotel Oceania in Nantes city centre
  with free evening.
• Transfer by tram to the Parc de la Beaujoire with entrance tickets to
  the flower show. The “Flowers to live by” theme is inspired by a quote    Price from Jersey, based on 2 sharing.
  from French philosopher Montaigne: “If life is nothing more than a
  passage, let’s at least sow flowers along the way”.
• Entrance tickets to the musical spectacular show “Naturya”.
                                                                            £335 per
                                                                                 person
  Tram return to the hotel at your leisure.                                 Single Supplement: £110.
• Free morning in Nantes.
• Coach transfer to St Malo for afternoon sailing to Jersey. Overnight
                                                                            Guernsey: £395pp
  stay in St Malo for Guernsey clients, returning on the 13th.              Single Supplement: £170.
• Services of a Go Tours guide throughout.                                  With an additional night in
                                                                            St Malo on the 12th May.

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          13-21 May                                                                                 Visiting
                                                                                                   Spinalonga
      9 DAYS 8 NIGHTS                                                                                Island

The Island of Crete
We return for the third time to the very popular
and wonderfully friendly Island of Crete. The
island has a fascinating history and heritage,
beautiful landscape and beaches and the warmest
of welcomes.
ITINERARY INCLUDES:
• BA flights from Jersey via Gatwick to Crete (Guernsey with Aurigny).
  Overnight stay in Gatwick at the four star, Hilton Hotel with dinner.
• 7 nights at the luxury, five star, Aquila Atlantis hotel in Heraklion. The
  hotel has a spa and rooftop pool. 5 dinners at the hotel. Two free
  evenings to dine out in Heraklion.
• Guided tour of the Cretan capital, Heraklion with its Venetian heritage,
  mighty walls, ornate fountains, colourful markets and picturesque
  harbour. Guided tour of the famous archaeological museum.
• Coach excursion to Knossos, the ancient Minoan capital dating back
  4000 years and rediscovered by Sir Arthur Evans. Afternoon visit to
  Lyrarakis winery for tour of the vineyard and tasting of 6 wines.
• Day excursion to the ancient capital and pretty town of Chania. Guided
  tour of the markets, cathedral and harbour of the old Venetian port.
  Time to shop and lunch at the waterside and enjoy the ambience.
• Visit to Spinalonga, made famous by the novel “The Island” by Victoria
  Hislop. Guided tour of this former leper colony and Venetian bastion.
                                                                               Price from Jersey, based on 2 sharing.

                                                                               £1,285 per
• Lunch stop and time to swim at the fishing village of Plaka after the
  boat tour. Visit to the little port of Agios Nikolaos.                              person
• Free day in Heraklion or coach to a nearby beach to swim and relax.
                                                                               Single Supplement: £399.
• Day excursion through spectacular mountain scenery to the Lasithi
  Plateau with its windmills and ancient monasteries. Visit to the
  Lasinthos Eco Park. Plenty of time to enjoy the Cretan hospitality,
                                                                               Guernsey: £1,285pp
  shops and restaurants.                                                       Single Supplement: £399.
                                                                               Guernsey clients return flights to
• Return flights with BA via Gatwick (Guernsey with Aurigny).
                                                                               Gatwick with Aurigny.

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                                                                                                         Visit to
             1-6 June                                                                                  the famous
                                                                                                         Cavern
      6 DAYS 5 NIGHTS                                                                                     Club

Cheshire, North Wales & Snowdonia
Including a visit to Liverpool.
A visit to the charming old Roman city of Chester,
the Snowdonia National Park with a train ride up
Mount Snowdon. Visit to Liverpool art galleries,
museums and waterfront, Penny Lane, Strawberry
Fields and the Cavern. Tour of beautiful Cheshire
and much more!!
ITINERARY INCLUDES:
• Direct return flights from Jersey to Liverpool with EasyJet. Luxury coach
  transfers to Chester. Five nights, at the four star, Crowne Plaza hotel in
  the centre of Chester. Four dinners at the hotel.
• Dinner Cruise on the beautiful river Dee. Guided tour of Chester (led
  by a Roman Centurion!) with free time to explore Chester’s unique two
  tiered shopping rows and walk the old Roman walls.
• Day excursion along the North Wales coast to Caernarfon Castle
  and the Snowdonia National Park with a ride to the summit of Mount
  Snowdon on the mountain railway.
• Day excursion through the Cheshire countryside to Quarry Bank Mill at
  Styal. One of Britain’s greatest heritage sites, this original working cotton
  mill illustrates the conditions of workers in the industrial revolution, their
  living quarters and the contrasting homes of the mill owners.
• Lunch stop at the charming village of Knutsford. Afternoon visit to the          Price from Jersey, based on 2 sharing.
  famous Jodrell Bank radio telescope and the discovery centre.
                                                                                          £925 per
                                                                                   FROM

• A day in Liverpool with a visit to the redeveloped Waterfront complex.                       person
  Free time to visit the famous Walker Art Gallery, the Maritime and               Single Supplement: £299.
  Slavery museums, Liverpool Cathedral and much more.
• Optional afternoon excursion on the “Magical Mystery Tour” a journey             Guernsey: £1,075pp
  through the lives of the Beatles, their homes and sites such as Penny            Single Supplement: £299.
  Lane and Strawberry Fields with expert guides. Tour ends with a visit to
                                                                                   Guernsey clients return
  the famous Cavern Club.                                                          connecting flights to Jersey.

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                                                                                                 Last Post
         26-30 June                                                                              Ceremony
                                                                                                at the Menin
     5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS                                                                                 Gate

Battlefields of the First World War
A tour to the western front in the company of
Ian Ronayne, leading Channel Islands military
historian and expert guide. We follow the
experiences of heroes from Jersey and Guernsey,
visiting the recently unveiled Channel Islands
memorials at Guillemont and Masnières. Explore
the Somme battlefields, the killing fields of
Passchendaele and spectacular Vimy Ridge. Tour
concludes at the moving Last Post Ceremony at
the Menin Gate in Ypres.
ITINERARY INCLUDES:
• Fast ferry to St Malo with coach transfer to Amiens. Lunch, en route, at
  the Le Frutier restaurant in Villedieu-les-Poêles. Overnight stay at the
  Novotel in Amiens with dinner at the hotel. Three nights at the Holiday
  Inn Express in Arras with 2 dinners at the hotel.
• Day 2 visits to: Beaumont Hamel Memorial Park, the Thiepval
  Memorial, the Lochnagar Crater, the Somme Museum in Albert, the
  Jersey contingent memorial at Guillemont, Rancourt German Cemetery,
  Delville Wood Cemetery and the South African Memorial.
• Day 3 visits to: Vimy Ridge preserved trenches, visitor centre and the
  Canadian Memorial. Notre Dame de Lorette French National Cemetery.
  Wellington Quarry, Arras. Royal Guernsey Light Infantry Memorial,
  Masnières. Cambria Memorial to the missing at Louverval.                   Price from Jersey, based on 2 sharing.

• Day 4 visits to: Dud Corner Cemetery, Loos Memorial to the missing,
  Indian Memorial at Neuve Chapelle and the Portuguese National
  Cemetery. Le Doulieu/Vieux Berquin Cemetery, RGLI graves.
                                                                             £765 per
                                                                                  person
                                                                             Single Supplement: £185.
  Passchendaele Experience Museum at Zonnebeke and Tyne Cot
  Military Cemetery. Free time in Ypres to dine before the last Post         Guernsey: £845pp
  Ceremony at the Menin Gate.                                                Single Supplement: £215.
• Day 5: Coach return to St Malo with free time for lunch in the historic    With 1 additional night in Jersey
  town of Honfleur. Fast ferry to Jersey.                                    on 25th June.

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                                                                                                   Enjoy
             4-9 July                                                                          lunch in Hédé
                                                                                                with Thierry
     6 DAYS 5 NIGHTS                                                                             and Laure

La Rochelle, Île de Ré & St Emilion
A summer tour to the west coast of France, staying
in the charming old port of La Rochelle with visits
to Île de Ré, Cognac, Saintes and the glorious wine
country of St Émilion.
ITINERARY INCLUDES:
• Condor fast ferry to St Malo. Coach transfer to La Rochelle with lunch,
  en route, at the Westotel near Nantes. Five nights at the four star
  Novotel in the park at La Rochelle. The hotel has an outdoor heated
  pool and was completely renovated in 2018.
• Two dinners at the hotel and dinners at two famous restaurants, the
  “Comptoir des Voyages” and the gastronomic harbour side restaurant
  “Les Flots”. All dinners include wines.
• Guided tour of the historic port of La Rochelle with its shops, markets
  and waterfront ambience.
• Guided tour of the attractive Île de Ré with its vineyards,
  salt marshes and the historic capital, St Martin.
• Excursion to the medieval wine centre of
  St Émilion with wine tasting, tour of the town
  and underground church.
• Visit to Cognac with a tour of the
  famous Martell Distillery (founded by a
  Jerseyman). Lunch at the old Roman
  town of Saintes at the old manor house                                    Price from Jersey, based on 2 sharing.
  and hotel of “Le Bois St George”. Free
  afternoon and evening to relax in la Rochelle.                            £935 per
                                                                                 person
• Return to St Malo via Hédé with lunch at                                  Single Supplement: £150.
  “Le Vieux Moulin” with entertainment
  by our singers Thierry and Laure.                                         Guernsey: £935pp
• Guernsey clients depart St Malo on 8 July.                                Single Supplement: £150.
  Jersey clients have an overnight stay,                                    With an additional night in Jersey
  returning on the morning of the 9th.                                      on the 3rd, returning 8th July.

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                                                                                                Voted the
          27-29 July                                                                           BEST SHOW
                                                                                                 IN THE
      3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS                                                                            WORLD

Puy du Fou                          (Pronounced pwee do foo)
Our most popular tour, visited by us over 35 times,
this unique theme park and spectacular sound and
light show is a very special treat for all the family.
The Puy du Fou has been voted best show in the world by THEA and
has been visited by over 14 million people with new attractions and shows
added every year! Features include the “Cinescenie” show. Starting
after dark, with a cast of thousands, portraying hundreds of years
of history in spectacular fashion with lights, lasers, fireworks and
dramatic tableaux across a fairytale scene of lakes and castles.
Shows with amazing effects and skilled actors include: The Roman
Games in a full size arena with lions and a Ben Hur style chariot
race; A Viking invasion with flaming ships; Armoured knights
jousting in the keep; Richelieu’s Musketeers; A new show recreating
the naval battle “Le Dernier Panache”; A ballet of falcons and birds
of prey and much more...
ITINERARY INCLUDES:
• Fast ferry to St Malo with coach transfer to the Puy du Fou.
• Two nights at the Villa Gallo Romaine in the park.
• Dinner at Le Banquet de Merovee on arrival before the spectacular
  “Cinescenie” show.
• Full day and two half days in the Grand Park to see the many shows,
  with help from our Go Tours guides and park assistants.                   Price from Jersey, based on 2 sharing.
• Dinner at the Les Deux Couronnes
  before the firework display.                                              £530 per
                                                                                 person
                                                                            Single Supplement: £130.
• Return coach transfer and
                                                                            Child Sharing: £295.
  ferry to St Malo.
PLEASE NOTE: This tour involves                                             Guernsey: £650pp
quite a lot of walking and is                                               Single Supplement: £160.
not suitable for those with                                                 Child Sharing: £375.
reduced mobility.                                                           With 2 additional nights in St Malo
                                                                            on the 26th and 29th July.

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                                                                                                    Includes an
          1-6 August                                                                               evening at the
                                                                                                   Royal Military
      6 DAYS 5 NIGHTS                                                                                  Tattoo

Bonnie Scotland
We return to Scotland’s great cities - Glasgow
and Edinburgh with tours through the highlands
and lochs and a new excursion along the road
to the Isles with tickets to the spectacular
Edinburgh Royal Military Tattoo.
ITINERARY INCLUDES:
• Return direct flights from Jersey to Glasgow with EasyJet (Guernsey
  clients connecting in Jersey).
• 5 nights at the four star, luxury Indigo hotel in the heart of Glasgow
  (TripAdvisor certificate of excellence). 3 dinners at the hotel. One free
  night in Edinburgh before the tattoo.
• Traditional Scottish evening with gourmet dinner at the famous
  Prestonfield estate in Edinburgh with bagpipes, highland dancing and
  traditional songs and music.
• Day excursion to Stirling Castle, with a tour of the beautiful lochs and
  hills of the Trossachs, home of Rob Roy. Tour on to Loch Lomond (we
  take the high road) with a cruise on the Loch, the largest surface area
  of any water body in the UK.
• Day excursion to Scotland’s elegant capital city, Edinburgh, with a visit
  to the Royal Yacht Britannia at Leith. Tour of the city by bus with time to
  shop on Princess Street and the Royal Mile. Evening at the spectacular
  Royal Military Tattoo.                                                        Price from Jersey, based on 2 sharing.

                                                                                       £999 per
• Day excursion to Glencoe, a village in western Scotland that lies in the
                                                                                FROM

  steep-sided Glencoe Valley, Scotland’s most famous and most scenic                        person
  glen. On to Fort William, passing Britain’s highest peak of Ben Nevis.
  Tour along the mountains and beaches of the road to the Isles in the          Single Supplement: £295.
  footsteps of Bonnie Prince Charlie.
• Free time in Glasgow to explore this historic city with its art galleries,
                                                                                Guernsey: £1,130pp
  museums and stylish shops. Afternoon visit to Edinburgh passing over          Single Supplement: £295.
  the “Queensferry Crossing”, the spectacular new forth road bridge.            Guernsey clients return
                                                                                connecting flights to Jersey.

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                                                                                              Visiting
       23-27 August                                                                           Monet’s
                                                                                             Gardens at
      5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS                                                                         Giverny

The Magic of Paris
A summer tour to the wonderful city of Paris
with excursions to the Champagne region of
Reims and Monet’s Gardens at Giverny.
ITINERARY INCLUDES:
• Fast ferry to St Malo and coach transfer to Paris with lunch, en
  route, at Le Vieux Moulin at Hédé.
• 4 nights at the four star, riverside, Novotel overlooking the Seine
  near the Eiffel Tower. Dinner at the hotel.
• Dinner at the top of the Montparnasse Tower In the “Ciel de Paris”
  restaurant with spectacular views across Paris.
• Evening dinner cruise on the river Seine in the “Capitaine Fracasse”
  to see the magic of Paris by night.
• One free evening to dine out or visit the Moulin Rouge!
• Guided tour of Paris by coach to see all the major sites. Plenty of
  free time to shop and visit the museums and art galleries.
• Day excursion by coach to Reims. Visit to the famous cathedral and
  the champagne house of Taittinger with tasting.
• Day excursion to Monet’s Gardens at Giverny.
• Return to St Malo with a visit to Chartres
  Cathedral with lunch,
  en route at
  Le Mans.                                                               Price from Jersey, based on 2 sharing.

                                                                         £845 per
                                                                              person
                                                                         Single Supplement: £220.

                                                                         Guernsey: £965pp
                                                                         Single Supplement: £295.
                                                                         With 2 additional nights in St Malo
                                                                         on the 22nd and 27th August.

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GO TOURS RIVER CRUISES 2019

Four great river cruises with CroisiEurope
in their new luxury, premium ships.
CroisiEurope has a fleet of luxury ships,
sailing on the most beautiful rivers in Europe.
Spacious and bright, these small ships offer a warm and
refined design. At the forefront of technology, the facilities on
our ships offer you the best in comfort and safety. Each ship is
designed with care and taste, featuring unique interiors, chic
and comfortable with beautiful decorative elements.
Enjoy the sun decks, bars and panoramic lounges, which offer you the best views of
the most beautiful landscapes along your route.
All our cruises are full board with drinks included at all meals and in the bar*
All cabins on each deck offer an              18-26 Mar        The Douro River                 pg 14
exterior view. The cabins are all
equipped with shower and                      6-13 Apr         The Royal Loire River           pg 15
toilet, TV, hairdryer and safe.               15-21 Jun        Gironde, Garonne and Dordogne   pg 16
*all drinks included except Champagne
                                              14-20 Jul        Honfleur to Paris               pg 17

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FULL BOARD CRUISE
                                                                                                     ALL
         18-26 March                                                                             EXCURSIONS
                                                                                                  INCLUDED
      9 DAYS 8 NIGHTS

The Douro River
An 8 day cruise along the golden river connecting
Portugal to Spain with an additional day and night
in the wine capital of Porto.
ITINERARY INCLUDES:
• BA flights to Porto via Gatwick. Overnight stay with dinner at a four star
  hotel in centre of the historic city of Porto. Free day in Porto before
  boarding the premium cruise ship “Miguel Torga”.
• 8 day cruise, full board, drinks* included at all meals and in the bar.
• Cruise Day 1: Porto. Passengers are welcome to board our ship at
  5.00pm with a welcome cocktail and evening dinner.
• Cruise Day 2: Porto - Regua. Guided tour of Porto followed by wine
  tasting in the Vila Nova de Gaïa cellars.
• Cruise Day 3: Regua - Pinhao - Vega De Teron. Excursion to Vila
  Réal, a town with a great variety of religious buildings and architecture.
  Stroll through the gardens at the Mateus Palace. Enjoy an evening of
  Flamenco entertainment.
• Cruise Day 4: Vega De Teron -Salamanca - Barca d’Alva. Excursion
  to Salamanca with lunch, visits to its cathedral and famous university
  dating back to 1218, the oldest in the world. Evening of entertainment.
• Cruise Day 5: Barca d’Alva - Ferradosa - Pinhao. Excursion along the
  Porto Wine Route with wine tasting. Gala evening and dinner.
• Cruise Day 6: Pinhao - Porto. Guided tour of Lamego. Enjoy an                Price from Jersey, based on 2 sharing.

                                                                               £1,695 per
  evening of Fado entertainment.
• Cruise Day 7: Porto. Free morning in Porto. Afternoon excursion to                  person
  Aveiro. Evening of traditional folk entertainment.
                                                                               Single Supplement: £520.
• Cruise Day 8: Porto. Breakfast on board before disembarking.
• Return flights with TAP and BA to Jersey (Guernsey with Aurigny).            Guernsey: £1,795pp
                                                                               Single Supplement: £520.
NOTE: ALL excursions are included in the price for this tour!
                                                                               Guernsey return flights to
*excludes champagne
                                                                               Gatwick with Aurigny.

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FULL BOARD CRUISE
                                                                                                     Optional
            6-13 April                                                                              Helicopter
                                                                                                    ride over
       8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS                                                                              The Loire

The Royal Loire River
An 8 day cruise visiting Nantes, St Nazaire,
Ancenis, the castles of Ussé, Azay-le-Rideau and
Villandry, Saumur and Bouchemaine.
ITINERARY INCLUDES:
• Fast ferry to St Malo with luxury coach transfer to Nantes with lunch, en
  route, at Le Vieux Moulin in Hédé. Evening boarding on the premium
  ship the “Loire Princess”.
• 8 day cruise, full board, drinks* included at all meals and in the bar.
• Cruise Day 1: Nantes. Passengers are welcome to board our ship at
  6.00pm with a welcome cocktail and evening dinner.
• Cruise Day 2: St Nazaire - Nantes. Optional excursions: A tour of
  St Nazaire** OR a guided tour of Guérande. Evening cruise on a local
  boat along the Erdre.
• Cruise Day 3: Nantes - Ancenis. Optional excursions: Guided tour
  of Nantes and the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany OR a visit to the
  Machines de l’Île. On board entertainment as we cruise to Ancenis.
• Cruise Day 4: Ancenis - Bouchemaine. Optional excursions: The
  Muscadet Wine Route and Clisson OR a helicopter ride to see the Loire
  from above**. Cruise to Bouchemaine with on board entertainment.
• Cruise Day 5: Bouchemaine - Angers. Optional excursions: Guided
  tour of Angers OR a tour of Brissac Castle and cellars with wine tasting.
                                                                              LIMITED AVAILABILITY ON SINGLE CABINS
  Afternoon tour of Saumur and the Cadre Noir. Evening of dancing.
• Cruise Day 6: Bouchemaine - The Châteaux of the Loire Valley.                Price from Jersey, based on 2 sharing.

                                                                               £1,690 per
  Full day included excursion to the Castles of the Loire Valley, Ussé,
  Azay-le-Rideau and Villandry. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.                    person
• Cruise Day 7: Bouchemaine - Ancenis - Nantes. Optional excursion
  along the Angevine Corniche. Gala dinner.                                    Single Supplement: £550.
• Cruise Day 8: Nantes. Breakfast on board before disembarking.                Guernsey: £1,750pp
• Return coach transfer to St Malo, lunch at the Café de L’Ouest in the        Single Supplement: £580.
  Place St Vincent, free time in St Malo before the return ferry.
                                                                               With an additional night in
*excludes champagne. **must be booked in advance with Go Tours.                St Malo on the 5th April.

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FULL BOARD CRUISE
                                                                                                   Optional
           15-21 June                                                                            guided tour of
                                                                                                 Roquetaillade
      7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS                                                                                Castle

Gironde, Garonne & Dordogne
7 day cruise through the most famous wine district
in the world. Great wines and architectural heritage
cruising the rivers Gironde, Garonne and Dordogne.
ITINERARY INCLUDES:
• Fast ferry to St Malo with luxury coach transfer to Bordeaux with
  lunch, en route, at Le Vieux Moulin restaurant at Hédé. Evening
  boarding on the premium cruise ship “Cyrano de Bergerac”.
• 7 day cruise, full board, drinks* included at all meals and in the bar.
• Cruise Day 1: Bordeaux. Passengers are welcome to board our
  ship at 6.00pm with a welcome cocktail and evening dinner.
• Cruise Day 2: Bordeaux - Pauillac. Optional excursion following
  the trail of the Grands Crus wines of Médoc, a region where the most
  famous red wines are cultivated. Evening dinner and entertainment.
• Cruise Day 3: Pauillac - Blaye. Cruise along the Gironde River before
  reaching Blaye. Optional excursions: The Route de la Corniche Fleurie
  and the Blaye Citadel OR Tour Blaye on foot, afterwards the tasting of
  regional products with wine. Evening dinner with dancing on board.
• Cruise Day 4: Blaye - Libourne - St Émilion. Optional tour of
  St Emilion. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
• Cruise Day 5: Libourne - Cadillac. Optional excursions: Guided tour         LIMITED AVAILABILITY ON SINGLE CABINS
  of the Roquetaillade Castle and Cadillac OR a guided tour on foot of the
  hillsides in Cadillac followed by tasting of local specialties and wines.    Price from Jersey, based on 2 sharing.
• Cruise Day 6: Cadillac - Bordeaux. Optional excursions: Guided
  tour of Bordeaux OR visit to La Cité du Vin with wine tasting.
  Evening gala dinner.
                                                                               £1,395 per
                                                                                      person
                                                                               Single Supplement: £365.
• Cruise Day 7: Bordeaux. Breakfast on board before disembarking.
• Morning departure for St Malo with lunch, en route, at the                   Guernsey: £1,495pp
  Westotel in Nantes.                                                          Single Supplement: £395.
*excludes champagne.                                                           With an 2 additional nights: St Malo
                                                                               14th June and Jersey 21st June.

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FULL BOARD CRUISE                                                                               Optional
            14-20 July                                                                            excursion to
                                                                                                  The Palace of
       7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS                                                                             Versailles

Honfleur to Paris
7 day cruise through the Normandy countryside
visiting many historic towns and cities, arriving in
the romantic city of Paris.
ITINERARY INCLUDES:
• Fast ferry to St Malo with luxury coach transfer to Honfleur. Evening
  boarding on the premium cruise ship “Seine Princess”.
• 7 day cruise, full board, drinks* included at all meals and in the bar.
• Cruise Day 1: Honfluer. Passengers are welcome to board our ship at
  6.00pm with a welcome cocktail and evening dinner.
• Cruise Day 2: Honfluer - Duclair. Optional guided tour of Honfleur.
  Afternoon optional excursion along the Côte Fleurie, passing through
  Trouville and Deauville. Enjoy a tour of the famous Calvados distillery.
• Cruise Day 3: Honfluer - Rouen. Optional tour on the Norman Abbey
  Circuit visiting the Church of St Peter. Cruise to Rouen with free time.
• Cruise Day 4: Rouen - Vernon. Optional guided tour of Rouen,
  including the cathedral and the “Place du Vieux Marché” where
  Joan of Arc was burned at the stake. Gala dinner and evening.
• Cruise Day 5: Vernon - Paris. Optional excursions: Guided tour of the
  Palace of Versailles**. Afternoon cruise through the futuristic business
  district of La Défense reaching Paris in the evening.                       LIMITED AVAILABILITY ON SINGLE CABINS

• Cruise Day 6: Paris. Optional excursions: Panoramic tour through the         Price from Jersey, based on 2 sharing.

                                                                               £1,325 per
  main sites of Paris OR stroll on the banks of the Seine, over the bridges
  of Paris. Cruise through Paris by night.                                            person
• Cruise Day 7: Paris. Breakfast on board before disembarking.                 Single Supplement: £380.
• Morning departure by coach for St Malo with stop at Chartres Cathedral
  and lunch en route. Evening fast ferry to Jersey. Overnight stay for         Guernsey: £1,385pp
  Guernsey clients in St Malo before ferry to Guernsey on the 21st.            Single Supplement: £410.
*excludes champagne. **must be booked in advance with Go Tours.                With an additional night in
                                                                               St Malo on the 20th July.

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           Resort                                 International                   Rennes
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           Golf de Dinard                         Golf Bluegreen                  Domaine de
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                                                  5739m                           5943m

           Golf de St Cast                        Golf Bluegreen                  Golf des
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           18 Holes                               18 Holes                        18 Holes
           Par 68                                 Par 72                          Par 72
           4945m                                  5951m                           5721m

           Golf des                               Golf Bluegreen       Normandy
           Sables d’Or                            Rhuys-Kerver
                                                                                  Golf d’Omaha
           Fréhel                                 St Gildas de Rhuys              Port en Bessin
           18 Holes                               18 Holes                        Huppain
           Par 70                                 Par 72                          18 Holes 18 Holes
           5510m                                  5989m                           Par 72   Par 71
                                                                                  5647m    5571m
           Golf Bluegreen                         Golf Bluegreen
           Pléneuf Val                            Val Quéven                      Golf Barrière
           André                                  Quéven                          Deauville
           Pléneuf Val André                      18 Holes                        Saint Arnoult
           18 Holes                               Par 72                          18 Holes
           Par 72                                 6107m                           Par 72
           5836m                                                                  6035m

           Golf des                               Golf Bluegreen Vendee and Loire
           Ajoncs d’Or                            Ploemeur Océan              Golf Bluegreen
           St Quay Portrieux                      Ploemeur                        Savenay
           18 Holes                               18 Holes                        18 Holes
           Par 72                                 Par 72                          Par 73
           6078m                                  5819m                           6250m

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