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In Partnership with CiTO Holidays
EXPERTS IN COACH TRAVEL SINCE 1889
Worldwide
Air & Cruise
with Door to Door Service
2019
www.cito-holidays.com
Realise Your Dreams…
Welcome to our 2019 Air & Cruise Programme which has been prepared by CITO –
The Consortium of Independent Tour Operators of which we are a member.
We trust our latest collection of holidays will inspire you to book and Our Fred.Olsen Cruise Lines holidays include varied and exciting destinations
experience new and exciting destinations. We have included some old such as the Canaries & Madeira for Christmas & New Year, the Baltics, Iceland,
favourites together with a selection of NEW destinations for 2019. Germany, Spain with Portugal and Madeira, plus a short break to Holland &
Belgium.
New additions for 2019 include a winter break to Cyprus, the Mediterranean
islands of Crete and Sicily and the return of our popular holiday to Malta. We Our wonderful 28 day holiday to New Zealand and a redesigned 12 day, 3
have also reintroduced Krakow & Prague and the Azores and offer new centre holiday to Cuba offer you the most thorough opportunities to visit
hotels on our holidays to Madeira, Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast. these exciting locations.
We continue our relationship with Croisi Europe River Cruises offering Paris, We would like to thank you for choosing us as your preferred holiday provider
Bordeaux and a Trans European Cruise. Also due to popular demand we are and look forward to welcoming you on board soon.
offering 2 holidays to the Douro Valley, see pages 34 & 35.
We include all the following in your holiday price: 䊳 Meals
All holidays include breakfast every
䊳 Door to Door Service day and the majority of dinners (see
We will collect you from home at the beginning of the holiday and return individual holidays for details). On all
you home afterwards. Please note that some departures may involve an the Croisi Europe River Cruises and
early start from home. (Please check for details of this service). Fred.Olsen Cruises breakfast, lunch Cito group enjoying our Switzerland Tour in June 2017
and dinners are included. We have
䊳 Flights also included a drinks package on the cruises (with the exception of
On all flights we include the cost of an allocated seat and one item of Springtime in the heart of Paris).
hold luggage no less than 20kg per person. For popular destinations in
Europe, we aim to offer flights from a London airport and also a northern 䊳 Excursions
airport, usually Manchester. These do tend to be early morning With the exception of Fred.Olsen Cruises, all excursions as detailed on
departures, but will mean you can start your holiday sooner by arriving individual itineraries are included together with admission to attractions,
earlier at the resort. The flights we use need to fit in around the arrival boat trips and rail tickets. Many of our excursions are guided walking
time at resort, ship boarding and disembarking times and general airline tours and some locations also have limited vehicle access to their historic
schedules and availability which on some holidays may mean we can only centres which may necessitate additional walking to fully experience a
offer flights from and to a London airport. Flights to long haul visit. We recommend checking each holiday itinerary for suitability for
destinations will be London only. those with mobility issues and check this before booking. You can always
chose to not participate on an excursion on the day and remain at the
Your Door to Door service will still be available, regardless of where you
hotel, ship or resort should you wish. Please note all excursions and
fly from or the time of departure.
holiday itineraries are subject to change due to operational reasons.
䊳 Accommodation 䊳 Tour Manager
We use hotels that are at least to the UK standard of a 3* and are often All of our holidays (except Fred.Olsen Cruises and Springtime in the heart
higher. The hotels are checked by a member of CITO staff or agents acting of Paris) are escorted by an experienced Tour Manager who will be with
on our behalf. you throughout your holiday. They will travel with you from the UK or
join you at your destination airport. Someone will always be available to
䊳 Itinerary greet and assist you at the departure airport. Springtime in the heart of
A more detailed itinerary of all our departures is available on request.
Paris is escorted by a professional UK coach driver.
Financial Protection 6218
The holiday packages inclusive of flights offered within this brochure are protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. The ATOL licence number is 6218.
We have appropriate financial protection in place to fully safeguard your money. Full details are available on request. When you buy an ATOL protected package holiday you
will receive an ATOL certificate. This lists the details of the services that are financially protected, where you can get information on what this means for you and who to
contact if things go wrong. You must take this certificate with you when you travel.
Member of the Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited (ABTOT)
CITO Limited has provided a bond to meet the requirements of the package travel, package holidays and package tours regulations 2018. In the event of CITO Limited’s
insolvency, protection is provided for non flight packages commencing in and returning to the UK and other non flight packages excluding pre arranged travel to and from
your destination. Please see www.citoholidays.com for full details.
Member of the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA)
CITO Limited is a member of ABTA, membership number Y6287. ABTA and their members help holidaymakers get the most from their travel arrangements and assist
them when things do not go according to plan. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by adhering to ABTA’s code of conduct.
HOW TO BOOK
You can book by contacting our usual Travel Centre telephone number. If you would like to check availability or to discuss your booking requirement for any holiday we are
here to help. All Air Tours and River Cruises require a minimum deposit of £150 per person or 10% of the holiday whichever is the greatest. A deposit of 20% is required on all
the Ocean Cruises.
Holiday Diary 2019
February 2019
DEPART DAYS DESTINATION PAGE
06Feb 11 Cyprus Relaxing Winter Break 4
March 2019
DEPART DAYS DESTINATION PAGE
12Mar 8 Swiss Winter Snow Train Adventure 12
20Mar 4 Springtime in the heart of Paris 30
22Mar 12 Madeira, Portugal & Spain Cruise 4041
April 2019
DEPART DAYS DESTINATION PAGE
03Apr 9 Cyprus The Jewel of the Mediterranean 25
24Apr 8 Andalucian Capitals 16
27Apr 8 Puglia Italy’s Hidden Gem 11
28Apr 8 Amalfi Coast Maiori 15 August 2019
DEPART DAYS DESTINATION PAGE
May 2019 05Aug 8 Krakow & Prague 22
DEPART DAYS DESTINATION PAGE 06Aug 8 Norway Land of Fjords and Mountains 5
01May 6 Tulips & Chocolates Cruise 37
05May 8 Cosmopolitan Crete 27 September 2019
05May 8 Little Trains of the Pyrenees 10
06May 8 The Greek Island of Corfu 7 DEPART DAYS DESTINATION PAGE
07May 8 Tasty Tuscany 6 07Sep 8 Tasty Tuscany 6
11May 10 The Beautiful Islands of Malta & Gozo 24 13Sep 10 Lakes & Mountains of Central Switzerland 14
13May 8 Madeira Island of Eternal Spring 21 14Sep 8 Puglia Italy’s Hidden Gem 11
15Sep 8 Italian & French Rivieras 19
16Sep 8 The Greek Island of Corfu 7
June 2019 19Sep 8 Splendours of Sicily 26
DEPART DAYS DESTINATION PAGE 21Sep 8 The Atlantic Islands of the Azores 18
09Jun 8 Italian & French Rivieras 19 22Sep 8 Little Trains of the Pyrenees 10
10Jun 10 Switzerland The Bernese Oberland 13 22Sep 8 Cosmopolitan Crete 27
17Jun 10 Bordeaux Region River Cruise 31 24Sep 8 Croatia & the Dalmatian Coast 20
23Jun 8 The Italian Lakes 17 27Sep 10 German Waterways Cruise 3839
29Jun 8 Puglia Italy’s Hidden Gem 11 30Sep 12 Trans European River Cruise 3233
29Jun 13 Natural Wonders of Iceland Cruise 4243
October 2019
July 2019 DEPART DAYS DESTINATION PAGE
DEPART DAYS DESTINATION PAGE 02Oct 9 Cyprus The Jewel of the Mediterranean 25
07Jul 8 The Enchanting Douro Valley Cruise 35 05Oct 10 The Beautiful Islands of Malta & Gozo 24
08Jul 8 Mayrhofen & the Austrian Tyrol 23 06Oct 8 Amalfi Coast Maiori 15
19Jul 6 An Introduction to the Douro Valley Cruise 34 07Oct 8 Madeira Island of Eternal Spring 21
31Jul 15 Cruising to the heart of the Baltic 4445 23Oct 8 Andalucian Capitals 16
November 2019
DEPART DAYS DESTINATION PAGE
03Nov 28 Ultimate Tour of New Zealand 2829
04Nov 12 Cuba 89
December 2019
DEPART DAYS DESTINATION PAGE
20Dec 8 Christmas in the Austrian Tyrol 49
22Dec 8 Italian Alpine Christmas 48
22Dec 16 Christmas & New Year Canaries Cruise 4647
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Cyprus - Relaxing Winter Break
ALL NEW
6th February 2019 | 11 days | £1295 per person INCLUSIVE FOR 2019
Escape the winter blues and head Half day tour of Latchi with a visit to Ayios
off to the beautiful Mediterranean Neophytos Monastery with a tour and tasting at a
local winery and lunch close to the Fishing
island of Cyprus. Our holiday is a
Harbour.
fully inclusive stay at the Athena The Baths of Aphrodite, where legend has it the
Beach based in Paphos, from where goddess of love and beauty is said to have bathed.
we will discover the rich, historical A full day guided excursion to Nicosia, the capital
city of Cyprus. Including a visit to the Cyprus
and cultural delights of Cyprus. Handicraft Centre, St John’s Cathedral, the Leventis
Museum and the restored 19th century quarter. Constantinou Bros Athena Beach
DAY 1: Your Door to Door service will transfer you to
the airport for your flight to Cyprus. A local coach Full day to acropolis ruins at Kourion and the Hotel ####
traditional village of Omodos with wine tasting, The Athena Beach Hotel is located on the beachfront
will transfer us to the Constantinou Bros Athena
entrance to the Holy Cross Monastery, lunch and in Kato Paphos and is within easy walking distance
Beach Hotel, our base for the next 10 nights.
Aphrodite’s birthplace. from the picturesque harbour, archaeological sites,
During our stay, the following excursions are included: Extensive choice of daytime activities at the hotel shops and restaurants. Outdoor facilities include 3
A morning guided tour of the city of Paphos. Once including table tennis, bridge, Boccia (soft ball freshwater swimming pools, a Jacuzzi and tennis
the ancient capital of Cyprus now emerging as one indoor bowls), Shuffleboard, mini golf, gym centre court. En-suite rooms have flat screen TV, Wi-Fi, safe,
of the most popular resorts on the island. We will and Spa (some Spa facilities and all treatments ironing board/iron, tea/coffee making facilities, fridge
visit Panagia Church, built in the 13th century over chargeable). Charges apply for indoor, outdoor and and balcony.
the ruins of an early Byzantine basilica, where it is Crown Green bowls and mat facilities and some
believed that St Paul was flogged here by the events may take place at a sister hotel close by. Price Includes:
Roman Governor. Day activities and nightly entertainment at the ! Door to Door Service
hotel. ! Return flights
This holiday has 2 half day excursions and 2 full ! Airport transfers at the destination
day excursions. The remaining time is at leisure for ! Porterage
you to relax and enjoy the hotel’s facilities and ! 10 nights Ultra All Inclusive at the Athena Beach
explore at your own pace. Hotel - includes Full Board (breakfast, lunch and
DAY 11: Today we leave Cyprus. Our local coach will dinner) plus snacks, ice creams, water, alcoholic
transfer us to the airport for our return flight back to and soft drinks, hot and cold beverages
the UK and your Door to Door service home. ! 3 lunches during day excursions
! Sea view rooms
! Coach tour as mentioned in the itinerary
! English speaking local guides during the excursions
! All entrance fees, where applicable
! Services of a Cito Tour Manager throughout
Single room supplement: £80
Generous allocation of single rooms available.
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Norway - Land of Fjords and Mountains
6th August 2019 | 8 days | £1895 per person
Norway – land of spectacular fjords, During our stay, the following excursions are included:
snow-capped mountains and Guided walking tour through the apple orchards of
Lofthus, enjoying a refreshing glass of the local
historic villages. Our base is at a apple juice en-route.
superior family run hotel on the Drive along the other side of the Fjord via Odda to
Hardangerfjord from where we Agatunet for a guided tour of the Hardanger og
explore some of the best scenery in Voss outdoor museum, featuring old historic local
homes and farms. Continue via Utne to enjoy the
the country.
narrow yet beautiful Fjordside drive to Jondal and
onwards up the spectacular road to the Fonna
DAY 1: Your Door to Door service will transfer you to Glacier to see the summer skiing. Return drive via
the airport for our flight to Norway. A local coach the new tunnel under the Folgefonna Glacier.
will transfer us through beautiful scenery of the Drive the new road bridge across Hardanger to Hotel Ullensvang ####
fjords and mountains to the Hotel Ullensvang, our Situated on the Hardangerfjord in Lofthus the hotel has
Voss, on the shores of lovely Vangsvatnet Lake, to
base for the next 7 nights. been run by the same family for over 165 years. The
take our included ride on ‘Norway in a Nutshell’
hotel garden has a fabulous view of the Folgefonna
mountain train to Flam, followed by a stunning
Glacier, which towers majestically over the blue waters
fjords cruise featuring Naeroyfjord, the narrowest
of the fjord. The activity centre offers tennis court,
in Norway.
squash, pool, table tennis, fitness room, a golf simulator
Drive along Sorfjord to Eidfjord before our included and an indoor and outdoor swimming pool. The
visit to the Hardangervidda Nature Centre with its outdoor pool has an 88m long swimming channel
grass roof and magnificent panoramic-screen video which ends in an infinity pool. The en-suite rooms all
on life on Hardanger and the fjords – a flight of a have a view of the fjord and are equipped with satellite
lifetime! TV, radio, mini-bar, hairdryer and Wi-Fi.
Travel to Ulvik, free time to visit the ancient church
before a tour and tasting at a local cider farm. Price Includes:
Excursion along Hardangerfjord via Odda to ! Door to Door Service
Latefoss and Vidfossen waterfalls, two of the most ! Return flights
photographed in Norway and continue to Roldal to ! Airport transfers at the destination
see the medieval Stave Church. ! Porterage
1 full free day to enjoy the local resort of Lofthus. ! 7 nights dinner, bed & breakfast at the Hotel
DAY 8: Today we leave Norway. Time permitting we Ullensvang
will have time in Bergen to explore the harbour side ! Fjord view rooms
where you will see the famous colourful leaning ! Coach tours as mentioned in the itinerary
wooden houses along the Bryggen Harbour. Our ! All entrance fees, where applicable
local coach will transfer us to the airport for our ! Services of a Cito Tour Manager throughout
return flight back to the UK and your Door to Door Single room supplement: £465
service home.
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Tasty Tuscany
NEW
7th May 2019 & 7th September 2019 | 8 days | £1125 per person RESORT
Discover the main ingredients of Visit to a local olive grove for a tour and tasting.
Italian life and their love of great Visit Siena for a guided tour of this important
medieval city. The highlight is the Piazza del
food on this tour to glorious
Campo, the seashell-shaped square, on which the
Tuscany. See the sights amidst some famous Palio horse race takes place each year and
of Italy’s most stunning landscapes the imposing cathedral is also magnificent.
and try your hand at the art of pasta Wine tasting in the Chianti Valley, where the hilly
landscape is interspersed with vineyards and
making in an authentic country palaces.
farmhouse, taking in the feast of the Take the train into Florence for a guided walking
senses that is “la dolce vita”. tour of this beautiful Renaissance city. Highlights
include the Duomo di Santa Maria del Fiore, the
DAY 1: Your Door to Door service will transfer you to Giotto Bell Tower and the historic district before
the airport for your flight to Italy. A local coach will some free time to admire the shops on the Ponte
transfer us to the Hotel Adua & Regina Di Saba, our Vecchio, enjoy an Italian espresso or a gelato.
base for the next 7 nights. Travel to Pisa to be charmed by this antique,
former sea republic. We will see the impressive
During our stay, the following excursions are included: cathedral, the baptistery and of course, the world- Hotel Adua & Regina Di Saba,
Visit a typical local farmhouse for an introduction famous Leaning Tower. Montecatini Terme ####
to the tasty world of Italian cuisine. Volunteers Visit to Lucca, for a tour of this charming town Located in the heart of the town, this family-run hotel
from within our group will be needed to assist the with its cathedral, Church of San Michele and well is just a few steps away from the local shops & town
chef during our master class. They will prepare our preserved city walls. spas. All rooms feature telephone, hairdryer, satellite
lunch of pasta, sauce and crostini which we will 1 full day and 2 half days free at leisure in TV, air-conditioning, safe and Wi-Fi. There is also a
enjoy with a sample of the local wine. Montecantini Terme. Wellness Centre with a small heated pool.
Excursion to Volterra, a former Etruscan settlement DAY 8: Today we leave Tuscany, our local coach will
located on a rise with a splendid view of the transfer us to the airport for our return flight back to Price Includes:
surroundings. the UK and your Door to Door service home. ! Door to Door Service
! Return flights
! Airport transfers at the destination
! Porterage
! 7 nights dinner, bed & breakfast at Adua & Regina
Di Saba, Montecatini Terme
! Coach tours as mentioned in the itinerary
! English speaking local guide during the excursions
! All entrance fees, where applicable
! Services of a Cito Tour Manager throughout
Single room supplement: £115
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The Greek Island of Corfu
6th May 2019 & 16th September 2019 | 8 days | £1095 per person
Think Corfu and you evoke up The fishing village of Kassiopi and the coastal road
images of traditional villages via Kalami & Kouloura where Lawrence Durrell
lived, and Nissaki & Ipsos.
cascading down hillsides, azure
Full day cruise to the Islands of Paxos and
seas sparkling in bright sunshine Antipaxos. At Paxos there will be time to stroll
and powder-soft white sand down the narrow alleyways and enjoy a coffee with
beaches. Corfu the town, has a a view of the Island of Saint Nicklaus or mainland
Greece. The spectacular Blue Caves where the
wealth of Greek, French and British shades of blue from the water forms an emerald
influences in its maze of cobbled vista. Stop at Antipaxos with its crystal clear waters
streets and alleyways. and wonderful landscape and maybe enjoy a swim.
Visit Achilleion Palace, museum and gardens,
located in Gastouri and built by Sisi, Elizabeth of
DAY 1: Your Door to Door service will transfer you to
Bavaria, Empress of Austria and the nearby fishing
the airport for your flight to Corfu. A local coach will
village of Benitses. Elea Beach Hotel ####
transfer us to the Elea Beach Hotel, our base for the
next 7 nights. Visit to a distillery sample the freshly produced Situated in the resort of Dassia, 12km from Corfu Town.
Koum Kouat. The hotel is set in a large olive grove, surrounded by
During our stay on Corfu, the following excursions will 2 full and 2 half free days to relax and enjoy the beautiful landscaped gardens and is on a Blue Flag
be included: hotel’s facilities or explore the local area at your award-winning beach. All hotel rooms have air-
Guided tour of Corfu Town. The town is a maze of own pace. conditioning, satellite TV, radio, telephone, fridge,
narrow streets dominated by the 16th century DAY 8: Today we leave Corfu. Our local coach will hairdryer, Wi-Fi and balcony with sea view. The hotel
fortress. Shops and stalls sell local specialties such transfer us to Corfu Airport for our return flight back boasts a saltwater swimming pool, beachfront tavern,
as wild honey, fig cakes and handmade lace. to the UK and your Door to Door service home. shop, table tennis & offers entertainment.
Included is a short boat ride to the famous Mouse
Island. Price Includes:
Full day excursion of the Island of Corfu. Highlights ! Door to Door Service
include picturesque Paleokastritsa and its 13th
! Return flights
Century monastery and Lakones with the most
! Airport transfers at the destination
breath-taking views of Corfu.
! Porterage
! 7 nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the Elea Beach
Hotel
! Sea view rooms
! Coach tours as mentioned in the itinerary
! English speaking local guides during the excursions
! All entrance fees, where applicable
! Services of a Cito Tour Manager throughout
Single room supplement: £245
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Cuba
Look forward to a warm welcome from vibrant and historic Cuba
4th November 2019 | 12 days | From £2395 per person
Cuba’s charm is its classical During our stay in Havana, the following will be Travel from Havana to the Hotel Jagua at Cienfuegos
included: for a 2 night stay. During the transfer day and our stay,
vibrancy and colourfulness. Join us
on this exciting tour and experience
A classic 1950’s American car tour of the city the following will be included:
before exploring the Old Town on foot. Highlights Playa Giron – a beach on the Bay of Pigs in the
the passionate, revolutionary will include the Miramar & Vedado districts, Cienaga de Zapata peninsula - the largest wetland
Cuban spirit for yourself, while it Revolution Square, the picturesque coastal road the in the Caribbean and world-famous for the 1961
‘Malecon’ and entrance to the City Museum to attempt to overthrow Castro’s Revolutionary
travels through an impressive
learn about Cuban pre-Revolutionary history. Lunch Government. Visit to the Playa de Giron museum
transition period. and dinner at a local ‘Paladar’ restaurant. and lunch at Caleta Buena. Afternoon tour of
Experience colonial Havana on a Day trip to Viñales in Cuba’s western-most Cienfuegos, known as the ‘Pearl of the South’
classic car tour, sunbathe on a province of Pinar del Rio and the Los Organos whose colonial centre was given UNESCO World
mountain range. We will visit a cigar factory and Heritage status in 2005.
tropical white sandy beach and trek organic farm where we will stop for lunch. Easy Trinidad, the jewel in Cuba’s patrimonial crown
through lush landscapes rich in afternoon trek through a unique section of Viñales’ located between the mountains of the Sierra del
palms and unique tropical plants. famous lush landscape with spectacular cork palms Escambray and the Caribbean Sea. Best explored on
and endemic species of flora and fauna. foot, we follow the winding cobbled street to open
DAY 1: Your Door to Door service will transfer you to Visit to the Museum of the Revolution in Havana market places where innovative locals sell artisan
London for our flight to Havana. On arrival we will be and lunch in a local Paladar in the Old Town. Visit goods from hand –woven tablecloths to pottery.
met by our guide and driver and transferred to the the Ernest Hemingway Museum at Finca La Vigia, Also included is a visit to the Botanical Gardens
Hotel Nacional de Cuba, our base for the next 4 where he wrote The Old Man and The Sea. Dinner with its spectacular collection of palm trees and
nights. at El Floridita Bar, where Hemingway used to drink tropical plants and lunch at a local Paladar.
daiquiris.
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LONG HAUL
Travel from Cienfuegos to Varadero to our hotel, the Half day excursion to the Bellamar Caves, one of
Blau Varadero for our 4 night, All Inclusive stay. During Cuba’s largest cave systems. A subterranean path Nacional de Cuba Hotel, Havana ####
the transfer day and our stay, the following will be Located in the very heart of the city of Havana, facing the
leads to galleries full of stalactites and stalagmites.
warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico over The Malecon
included: After the tour we will have lunch at Finca
coast road. All bedrooms are en-suite with hair dryer, air
The city of Santa Clara; founded in 1689 by settlers Coincidencia, an organic farm near Jovellanos
conditioning, mini-bar, satellite TV, radio, telephone and
escaping pirate raids but today linked to the before returning to Varadero for our last afternoon safe. Hotel facilities include 2 restaurants, 6 bars, pool,
historical revolutionary battle led by Ernesto ‘Che’ at resort. gardens, cabaret shows*, gym, tennis, shops and a beauty
Guevara. The city houses the impressive DAY 11: Subject to flying schedules, we have time to salon.
mausoleum and is today an important university relax at the hotel before our transfer to Havana
city. Lunch included at Los Caneyes Hotel. Continue Airport for our overnight flight back to the UK. Hotel Jagua, by Melia, Cienfuegos
to Varadero located on the Peninsula de Hicacos DAY 12: On arrival, your Door to Door service will be ###+
which boast a 15 mile long beach of picture perfect Offering panoramic views across the bay, the hotel was
waiting to greet you for your journey home.
built in the modernist style of the 1950's. There is an
white sand and turquoise sea.
outside pool, bar and a reception area doubles up as a
A full free day at our resort to relax on the beach, NOTE: The tourism infrastructure in Cuba remains
contemporary local art gallery. En-suite rooms are air-
explore Varadero or join optional activities offered less developed than most Latin American countries,
conditioned with TV, safe and minibar.
by the hotel. which may result in inconsistent and changeable
Half day excursion to Matanzas, a pretty town service standards. These may include last-minute Blau Varadero Hotel, Varadero ####
spanning three rivers and earning the name of ‘City itinerary changes, power outages, outdated hotel Located right on Varadero Beach, it is a modern, 13 floor
of Bridges’. It is known for its literary heritage, facilities and limited dining options. An easy-going adults only hotel. Bedrooms are air-conditioned with safe,
being the birthplace of Rumba and Danzon dances minibar, kettle, TV and hairdryer. Hotel facilities include 4
and flexible approach is suggested to be able to
restaurants, 5 bars, extensive spa and wellness areas, tennis
and for being an important centre for religions of enjoy this fascinating country as it goes through its
courts, water sports*, outdoor pool, salsa classes, Wi-Fi*,
African origins. Visit to the Pharmacy Museum and current and exciting transition period.
laundry and hair salon. The All-Inclusive package offers
lunch at a local Paladar included.
local and international drinks 24hrs, replenished minibar
and themed evenings with live music.
(*denotes a charge)
Price Includes:
! Door to Door Service
! Return flights
! Airport transfers at the destination and between
resorts
! Porterage
! 4 nights bed and breakfast at the Nacional de Cuba
Hotel, Havana plus 2 dinners on site and 2 at local
establishments
! 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the Jagua
Hotel, Cienfuegos
! 4 nights All Inclusive at the Blau Varadero Hotel,
Varadero
! 5 lunches
! Coach tours as mentioned in the itinerary
! All entrance fees, where applicable
! English speaking local guide
! Services of a Cito Tour Manager throughout
Single room supplement: £365
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Little Trains of the Pyrenees
5th May 2019 & 22nd September 2019 | 8 days | £1175 per person
Stretching the width of south- Villefranche De Confluent, in France, recently listed
western France, from the wind as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to catch the
Little Yellow Train to Font Romeu. One of the great
scuffed surf of the Atlantic to the
railway journeys of the world, this historic meter-
gentle drift of the Mediterranean, gauge electric railway rises through dramatic
the Pyrenees form a magnificent scenery, hugging the sides of the deep Tet Valley,
backdrop of mountains some winding between forests, chasms and gushing
400km long and act as the natural streams.
frontier between France and Spain. Excursion to Figueres for an included visit to the
Dali Museum. Built by Salvador Dali, the museum’s
Our ‘Little Trains’ tour enables you collection allows visitors a thought-provoking
to see a truly diverse landscape. insight into Dali’s unique and captivating world.
Free time in the traditional town of Figueres where
DAY 1: Your Door to Door service will transfer you to a typical ‘La Rambla’ central avenue, can be found
the airport for your flight to Spain. A local coach will Hotel Maritim, Roses ###
at the heart of the shopping zone and links the old Located on the seafront in Santa Margarita, Roses, the
transfer us to the Hotel Maritim in Roses, our base quarter with newer parts of the town. Hotel Maritim offers splendid views of the sea and
for the next 7 nights.
An excursion on the rack railway to the Sanctuary Roses Bay. En-suite bedrooms feature air-
During our stay, the following excursions will be of Nuria. Located in the Eastern Pyrenees, Vall de conditioning, telephone, hairdryer, balcony and Wi-Fi.
included: Nuria is a mountain resort with a unique landscape The hotel offers an extensive buffet dinner with and
A trip to the Cap de Creus Nature Park on the local surrounded by peaks of almost 3,000m from which abundance of local produce.
tractor train, the Roses Express. This cultural tourist flow a multitude of water sources and torrents.
train offers a unique way of travelling, with From your seat on the rack railway you will see Price Includes:
marvellous panoramic views over the Bay of Roses breath-taking scenery during the 12.5km journey ! Door to Door Service
and nature park. over an incline of more than 1,000m. ! Return flights
Day trip into France to take the TPCF Train Rouge ! Airport transfers at the destination
from Rivesaltes to Caudies de Fenouilledes and via ! Porterage
the open-top train, to Axat. Part of this historic ! 7 nights dinner, bed & breakfast at the Hotel
railway has been in existence since 1901 and the Maritim, Roses
journey takes us on a lovely ride through the Pays ! Coach tours as mentioned in the itinerary
Cathare and Fenouilledes from the mountains to ! English speaking local guide during excursions
the sea. ! All entrance fees, where applicable
1 full day and 2 half days free to enjoy the beach ! Train tickets for all services mentioned
and promenade or explore the resort further at ! Services of a Cito Tour Manager throughout
your own pace. Please Note - Train services are subject to change due
DAY 8: Today we leave Roses. Our local coach will to seasonal timetables.
transfer us to the airport for our return flight back to
Single room supplement: £165
the UK and your Door to Door service home.
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Puglia - Italy’s Hidden Gem
27th April 2019, 29th June 2019 & 14th September 2019 | 8 days | £1245 per person
The ‘heel’ of Italy is a land of Alberobello, famous for its collection of Trullo,
memorable coastal and hilltop traditional dry-stone conical roofed dwellings
towns, picturesque seascapes, olive which are only found in the Itria Valley. Alberobello
has the largest collection of original buildings,
groves and limestone precipices.
many of which are still occupied today.
We explore this fascinating area Scenic coach tour to Matera, a town renowned for
from our base in Martina Franca, a its cave-dwellings carved into the canyon. The
small town in the very heart of cave-houses, or Sassi, where families once lived are
Puglia. The town has a lovely now coming back to life as hotels, museums and
restaurants.
historic centre and a maze of
winding alleys where whitewashed
Lecce, nicknamed ‘Florence of the south’. Built in
local soft creamy limestone with dazzling
simplicity sits side by side with architectural surprises around every corner, Lecce is
Baroque extravagance. a minor Baroque masterpiece and its spider web of Park Hotel San Michele, Martina
streets offers a range of vistas. Franca ####
DAY 1: Your Door to Door service will transfer you to Otranto, one of Puglia’s most charming towns. The From a traditional farmhouse dating back to 1600 to a
the airport for your flight to Italy. A local coach will imposing castle, thick perimeter walls and robust magnificent villa in the early 1900s, it is now a modern
transfer us to the Park Hotel San Michele, Martina towers dominate much of the town, giving way to hotel in a superb location. Close to the centre of
Franca, our base for the next 7 nights. a small port, a series of sea fronted promenades Martina Franca and the Old Town, the hotel also offers
with excellent restaurants, sandy beaches and clients a delightful pool garden area ideal for relaxing
During our stay, the following excursions are included:
and unwinding. All the rooms are en-suite with air-
Scenic coach tour through the southern Italian turquoise waters.
conditioning, mini-bar, free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, hairdryer
countryside to visit Ostuni, ‘La Citta Blanca’. Rising Trani, an instantly recognisable landmark for sailors and telephone.
high above the vast olive carpeted plateau of the navigating the Adriatic Sea over the centuries.
lower Murgia, Ostuni has long been an awe- Trani’s iconic seafront cathedral is one of the finest
Price Includes:
inspiring sight for those travelling across Puglia. in Italy. The old town centre is a charming medieval
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network of streets with plenty of fine architecture
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arranged around the picturesque fishing port.
! Airport transfers at the destination
2 free full days to explore further at your own pace. ! Porterage
DAY 8: Today we leave Puglia, our local coach will ! 7 nights dinner, bed & breakfast at the Park Hotel
transfer us to the airport for our return flight back to San Michele
the UK and your Door to Door service home. ! Coach tours as mentioned in the itinerary
! English speaking local guide during the excursions
! All entrance fees, where applicable
! Services of a Cito Tour Manager throughout
Single room supplement: £120
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Swiss Winter Snow Train Adventure
12th March 2019 | 8 days | £1195 per person
An exciting Alpine holiday for the Jungfrau region to visit the winter resort of
Grindelwald sitting beneath the mighty Eiger
late winter where we travel across
Mountain. After enjoying the views and having time
snowy Central Switzerland. We use for lunch we return to Interlaken for some free time
mountain rail and cableways to get and then back over the Brunig Pass to Hergiswil
up into the snow to see the Another day of mountain climbing with plenty of
snow. We head south from Lucerne by train to
magnificent scenery of the area. climb the historic main Gotthard line to reach
Our base will be at Hergiswil on the Goschenen. Here we change onto a steep rack
railway to climb through the Schollenen Gorge to ©Switzerland Tourism
shore of Lake Lucerne.
Andermatt – a winter sports resort surrounded by
mountains. The village is also on the route of the Seehotel Pilatus, Hergiswil ####
DAY 1: Your Door to Door service will transfer you to With the lake in front and towering Mount Pilatus
famous Glacier Express and so we will take a short
the airport for a lunchtime flight. From here we shall behind, this family owned hotel is an ideal base from
ride on this line to get to the top of the Oberalp
travel by coach to our base for the next 7 nights, the which to explore the Lake Lucerne area. All rooms
Pass at 6,700ft. This is a very popular skiing area.
Seehotel Pilatus in the village of Hergiswil. have en-suite facilities, TV, telephone and safe. There
We return to Hergiswil by the same route.
DAYS 2 TO 7: There will be five included excursions
and a free day.
We travel by train and bus to reach the foot of the is a lakeside terrace and an indoor pool. Free Wi-Fi.
newly opened world’s steepest funicular with a
We take a short train ride into Lucerne and then maximum gradient of 110%. This will take us up to Price Includes:
travel by boat along the lake to Vitznau. Here we
the traffic free winter sports resort of Stoos. If the ! Door to Door service
transfer onto Europe’s oldest mountain rack railway
weather is suitable we can go even higher by ! Return flights
to reach the top of the Rigi mountain at 5,750ft.
gondola to Fronalpstock from where there is a ! Private coach from the destination airport to the
From here we can look down onto Lake Lucerne,
splendid view down over Lake Lucerne. hotel and return
including Hergiswil, and across to Mount Pilatus.
We then return down the other side of the
By train to the resort of Engelberg at the base of ! 7 nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the Seehotel
Mount Titlis. From here we climb the mountain Pilatus, Hergiswil
mountain to Arth Goldau and return to Hergiswil
firstly by gondola and then by a rotating cable car ! Porterage
by train.
to reach the summit at almost 10,000ft. At the top ! Excursions as detailed in the itinerary
Today we travel on part of the Golden Pass rail there are some as the best views in the Alps as well
route across the Brunig Pass into the Bernese ! TellPass public transport ticket
as a cliff walk across Europe’s highest suspension ! Services of a Tour Manager throughout.
Oberland where we skirt Lake Brienz before arriving
bridge and the Ice Flyer chairlift which provides
at the international resort of Interlaken. Here we Note: Apart from the charter coach from and back
access to the Glacier Park.
change onto another train to head into the to the airport, all our travelling in Switzerland will be
A free day but your local travel pass (TellPass) will by scheduled public transport. Hergiswil station is
be valid on trains, buses and mountain railways. around a ten minute walk from our hotel. We will
Some may want to spend the day in Lucerne but need to walk through snow in many places.
there are plenty of other areas to explore including THIS HOLIDAY IS NOT SUITABLE FOR ANYONE
an ascent of Mount Pilatus by cable car. WITH LIMITED MOBILITY.
DAY 8: We travel by coach to the airport for our
Single room supplement: £115
flight to the UK. On arrival, we meet your Door to
Lake view room supplement: £115 per person
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Switzerland - The Bernese Oberland
10th June 2019 | 10 days | £1545 per person
Exploring by train, mountain By bus and train to Interlaken where we join a boat
railways, lake steamers and buses. for a trip on Lake Brienz through outstanding
scenery to the village of Brienz. Here we change to
The Swiss public transport system the rack railway for an ascent at up the Brienzer
offers a unique opportunity to Rothorn mountain (7,700ft) for wonderful views
explore the wonderful scenery of from the top across to the Eiger, Monch and
Jungfrau mountains and down onto the whole
the Bernese Oberland. We take full
expanse of Lake Brienz.
advantage of all the system has to By bus and train via Interlaken to Wilderswil where ©Switzerland Tourism
offer using Regional Passes. we change onto the rack railway to the Schynige
Platte at the edge of a mountain ridge. As well as Hotel Aeschi Park ###
Situated in the heart of the village of Aeschi which sits
DAY 1: Door to Door from your home to the airport the magnificent views there is a large Alpine
on a ridge between the Kander Valley and Lake Thun.
for a flight to Basel. From here we shall travel by Garden featuring almost 700 plants unique to the
Bedrooms have ensuite facilities, telephone, TV and
coach to our base for the next 9 nights, the Aeschi Swiss Alps. We descend to the valley floor and
return to Interlaken. balcony or terrace.
Park Hotel.
DAYS 2 TO 9: On 6 of the days our Tour Manager will A superb train trip to the village of Lauterbrunnen
where we join the mountain railway up through Price Includes:
lead us on excursions using the public transport
the resort of Wengen to Kleine Scheidegg. From ! Door to Door service
system. Each day will start on the local bus to Spiez
here there will be an option to travel even higher ! Return flights
station from where we continue by train, mountain
to Jungraujoch ‘Top of Europe’ at 11,330 feet. On a ! Airport transfers at the destination
railway and lake steamer.
clear day the views over the Alps are stunning. ! 9 nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the Aeschi Park
By bus and train to the town of Thun with free Descend via Kleine Scheidegg to the mountain Hotel
time to explore the historic central area before
resort of Grindelwald. Those who choose not to go ! Porterage
taking a boat the full length of Lake Thun to the
to Jungfraujoch will be able to spend some time at ! 8 day second class Bernese Oberland Regional Pass
international resort of Interlaken. Kleine Scheidegg before continuing down the other ! Services of a Cito Tour Manager throughout.
Travel by funicular railway at a gradient of up to 1 side of the mountain pass to reach Grindelwald.
in 1.4 to the top of the Niesen mountain. From the Jungfraujoch Supplement - £75 per person. This must
There will be two free days during which your be confirmed at the time of booking the holiday in
top (7,750ft) there is a spectacular 360 degree travel passes will be valid. On the first, your Tour order that an advance booking can be made for the
view of the surrounding mountains and down onto Manager will escort those who wish to the group.
Lake Thun. We descend to the valley and join a mountain village of Murren above the
conventional train which climbs up the Kander Single room supplement: £150
Lauterbrunnen Valley. The return journey to Aeschi
Valley to the resort of Kandersteg. includes an ascent of the cable car to the top of NOTE:
A longer round trip as we travel from Spiez to the the Schilthorn (supplement payable). The other free Apart from the charter coach from and back to the
Swiss airports all our travelling in Switzerland will be
Swiss capital of Berne. We have free time to day will enable you to visit a variety of other scenic
by scheduled public transport. It will be important to
explore the historic arcaded central streets before destinations or return to somewhere you have arrive at departure points in good time and to move
continuing by train through the tranquil Emmental particularly liked earlier in the holiday. swiftly between connections at certain stations. Many
to the lakeside city of Lucerne. Join a narrow gauge DAY 10: We travel by coach to Geneva Airport for Swiss stations do not have lifts or escalators.
train for a scenic journey over the Brunig Pass and our flight to the UK and your Door to Door service THIS HOLIDAY IS NOT SUITABLE FOR ANYONE
WITH LIMITED MOBILITY.
along the shore of Lake Brienz to Interlaken. home.
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Lakes & Mountains of Central Switzerland
13th September 2019 | 10 days | £1545 per person
This tour follows our established A local tour to the Stanserhorn. The town of Stans
Swiss theme of using trains, lake is just a few minutes from Hergiswil and from here
we travel by a historic funicular and then a new
steamers, mountain railways, cable
‘Cabrio’ cable car to the top of the mountain. We
cars and buses to explore this then visit the resort of Burgenstock and the
beautiful region from our base on Hammetschwand Lift
the shore of Lake Lucerne. By train over the Brunig Pass to the lakeside town
of Brienz. From here we ascend by rack railway to
the Brienzer Rothorn from where there are great
DAY 1: Your Door to Door service will transfer you to ©swiss-image.ch
views to the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau mountains.
the airport for your flight to Basel. From here we will
travel by coach to our base for the next 9 nights, the A visit to the traffic free mountain resort of Stoos Seehotel Pilatus, Hergiswil ####
which is reached by the Stoosbahn – the newly With the lake in front and towering Mount Pilatus
Seehotel Pilatus in the village of Hergiswil.
opened steepest funicular in the world.
DAYS 2-9: Everyone will have a Tell Pass which behind, this family owned hotel is an ideal base from
provides unlimited access to all the public transport An ascent of Mount Pilatus on the world’s steepest which to explore the Lake Lucerne area. All rooms have
rack railway . From the 7000ft summit there are en-suite facilities, free Wi-Fi. British TV channels and a
in the area throughout the holiday. Excursions will be
amazing views to the surrounding mountains and safe. There is a lakeside terrace and an indoor pool.
arranged on seven days with destinations including:
down onto the lake. (Half day)
Cruise on Lake Lucerne. The whole trip takes just 1 free afternoon and 1 free day. The Tell Passes will Price Includes:
under 3 hours so this will be broken into two still be valid so it will be possible for everyone to
! Door to Door service
sections on different days. Beautiful scenery with do as little or as much as they want. The
! Return flights
stops at several attractive lakeside villages. opportunities are endless!
! Airport transfers at the destination
Train journey to the resort of Engelberg at the base DAY 10: We travel by coach to Basel Airport for our
! 9 nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the Seehotel
of Mount Titlis. We climb the mountain firstly by flight back to the UK. Then your Door to Door service
Pilatus, Hergiswil
gondola and then by a rotating cable car to reach home.
! Porterage
the summit at 10,500ft where there is snow lying
! 10 day Tell Pass
all year round.
! Services of a Cito Tour Manager throughout
Boat to Vitznau to connect onto the world’s oldest
rack railway to climb to the summit station on Single room supplement: £150
Mount Rigi. We descend by another rack railway on Lake view room supplement: £150 per person
the other side of the mountain to Arth-Goldau and
then back by train via Lucerne to Hergiswil. NOTE:
Apart from the charter coach from and back to the
Train from Lucerne to Goeschenen via the scenic Swiss airports all our travelling in Switzerland will be
northern section of the original Gotthard railway. by scheduled public transport. It will be important
Change onto a rack railway to ascend the to arrive at departure points in good time and to
Schollenen Gorge to the small town of Andermatt. move swiftly between connections at certain sta-
tions. Many Swiss stations do not have lifts or esca-
There will be free time here and also the
lators.
opportunity to travel on part of the Glacier Express THIS HOLIDAY IS NOT SUITABLE FOR ANYONE
route up to the Oberalp Pass. WITH LIMITED MOBILITY.
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Amalfi Coast - Maiori
NEW
28th April 2019 & 6th October 2019 | 8 days | £1295 per person RESORT
The Amalfi Coast, where Visit to Amalfi and the town of Ravello, famous for
picturesque villages and lemon its musical festival situated up in the mountains,
overlooking the coast from Maiori to Minori.
groves cling to the sheer rock facing
Rufolo and its beautiful gardens, which inspired
the sea; this is indeed a spectacular Wagner and from where you can admire one of the
coastline. With its centuries of best panoramic views on the entire Amalfi coast.
history and great natural beauty, Time to visit the ancient cathedral, explore its
narrow side streets and sample a ‘gelato’ in the
there is a lot to discover and enjoy main square.
from our new base in Maiori. Hydrofoil crossing to the Island of Capri, a
Mediterranean island renowned for its magical
DAY 1: Your Door to Door service will transfer you to beauty with a mix of history, nature and style,
the airport for your flight to Italy. A local coach will loved by everyone from the Emperor Tiberius to
transfer us to the Hotel Sole Splendid, Maiori, our Gracie Fields. Visits include both the towns of Capri
base for the next 7 nights. and Anacapri. Please note, this excursion may not
be suitable for people with walking difficulties. Hotel Sole Splendid ####
During your holiday, we will enjoy the following
excursions: Guided tour of Pompeii. Time to marvel at the Located on the eastern side of Maiori promenade
excavated streets, amphitheatre, villa remains and overlooking the bay and cliffs of this beautiful coastal
A guided walking tour of Maiori, a pleasant seaside bath house. town. Spacious, well furnished rooms with sea view are
town with one of the longest beaches on the
Amalfi Coast. 1 full free day to explore at your own pace or air conditioned and include satellite TV, telephone,
watch the world go by at a seaside café. mini-bar, hairdryer and Wi-Fi. The hotel has indoor and
Scenic drive to visit the town of Sorrento which DAY 8: Sadly we wave goodbye to the Amalfi Coast. roof-top bars and meals are served in their partner
overlooks the Bay of Naples and offers stunning restaurant located next door to the hotel.
Our local coach will transfer us to the airport for our
views over to Mount Vesuvius and the Island of
return flight to the UK and your Door to Door service
Capri. Sorrento is known for its many churches, the Price Includes:
home.
14th century cathedral and its winding lanes and
! Door to Door Service
alleyways.
! Return flights
! Airport transfers at the destination
! Porterage
! 7 nights dinner, bed & breakfast at the Hotel Sole
Splendid, Maiori
! Sea view rooms
! Coach tours as mentioned in the itinerary
! English speaking local guide during the excursions
! All entrance fees, where applicable
! Services of a Cito Tour Manager throughout
Single room supplement: £190
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Andalucian Capitals
24th April 2019 & 23rd October 2019 | 8 days | £1195 per person
Southern Spain is home to the architecturally stunning building with an imposing
cathedral built inside.
region of Andalucia and throughout
you will find Roman and Moorish
City tour of Granada, where highlights include the
great Renaissance cathedral and the Alcaiceria a
influences and its towns and cities maze of narrow, windy streets with many shops
bear the evidence of these selling local artisan products.
civilisations, which have dominated Guided tour of the world-famous Alhambra Palace
and the Generalife, the spectacularly situated
Andalucia’s colourful history. summer palace with its beautiful fountains and
gardens. Please note – Group tickets to the
DAY 1: Your Door to Door service will transfer you to Alhambra Palace are subject to availability and can
the airport for your flight to Spain. On arrival our only be purchased 4 months in advance. In the
local coach will then transfer us to our hotel in unlikely event that these are not available, we
Antequera, our base for the next 7 nights. would offer an enhanced visit of Granada.
During our stay, the following is included:
City tour of Seville, the capital of Andalucia.
Highlights include the beautiful Plaza España, the
Guided walking tour of the town of Antequera. old tobacco factory and the gracious promenade Hotel Antequera ####
Meander down the narrow lanes and delightful along the banks of the River Guadalquivir. Also the Located on the outskirts of the city of Antequera, this
squares in the old town and visit the Antequera legendary Jewish Quarter, well known from the lovely hotel is the perfect base for our tour. The
Dolmens, a collection of megalithic monuments operas Carmen, Don Juan and The Barber of Seville. spacious, comfortable rooms feature safe, mini-bar, TV
over 5,000 years old.
Panoramic tour of the city of Malaga, birthplace of and hairdryer. Other features of the hotel include an
City tour of Cordoba. Home of the Moorish Caliphs Pablo Picasso, including a stop at the Gibralfaro indoor and outdoor swimming pool, health club,
and once the biggest city in Europe. Walk through Castle where you find the best panoramic views bar/lounge and Wi-Fi throughout.
the historical centre with its narrow and crooked over the city and its harbour.
street and admire the most beautiful ‘patios’ of
Spain.
Drive through the picturesque mountainous area of Price Includes:
La Axarquia and stop in some of the delightful ! Door to Door Service
Visit the 1,000 year old mosque; the Mezquita of small white villages. ! Return flights
Cordoba, the second largest in the world and a
UNESCO World Heritage site. A unique and
Traditional homemade lunch prepared for us by the ! Airport transfers at the destination
local Andalucian housewives of Torrox - a great ! Porterage
opportunity to interact with local people and gain ! 7 nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the Hotel
some insight into the day-to-day life in this Antequera
fascinating region of Spain. ! Wine with dinner
1 full free day in Antequera to enjoy the hotel’s ! Coach tours as mentioned in the itinerary
facilities or explore this city further at your own ! English speaking local guides during the excursions
pace. ! All entrance fees, where applicable
DAY 8: Sadly we wave Adios! to Andalucia. Our local ! Services of a Cito Tour Manager throughout
coach will transfer us to Malaga Airport for our return
flight to the UK and your Door to Door service home. Single room supplement: £165
16EUROPE
The Italian Lakes
23rd June 2019 | 8 days | £1225 per person
Lake Maggiore is situated in the and faces the splendid Lake Maggiore. It is also
known for the San Carlone statue, second only in
north west of Italy and crosses the
size to the Statue of Liberty in New York.
border into Switzerland. The resort The spectacular 16th Century Villa Visconti
of Stresa is an ideal location to be Borromeo Litta. Known for its monumental
based, on the shores of the Nymphaeum, a series of rooms decorated with
mosaics and artificial grottoes, is one of the most
Borromean Gulf. Once a tiny fishing
important examples in northern Italy for its
village, Stresa is now a bustling abundance of decorations and for the variety of
and vibrant town with a good water features.
selection of cafes, traditional Lake Como, one of Italy’s most popular lakes and
one of the most beautiful in Europe. Visit Villa
souvenir shops and boutiques. Carlotta on the sunny western shore and a boat
trip to Bellagio, the ‘Pearl of Lake Como’ with its
DAY 1: Your Door to Door service will transfer you to quaint cobbled streets and cosmopolitan feel.
the airport for your flight to Milan. On arrival our Boat ride to the Borromean Islands with admission Hotel Milan Speranza Au Lac ####
local coach will transfer us to the Hotel Milan to the Isola Bella and Isola Madre. These The Hotel Milan Speranza Au Lac comprises of two
Speranza Au Lac, our base for the next 7 nights. monumental Baroque Palace gardens contain many buildings which are located side by side in the centre of
rare and exotic plants and the spectacular Stresa, close to the boat landing stage and shopping
During our stay, the following excursions are included:
blossoming is planned to ensure that it is filled area. It has a superb position overlooking the lake, the
A morning guided walking tour of Stresa, which is with colours and scents from March to October. Borromean Islands and the Alps. Rooms are en-suite,
sprinkled with villas, grand hotels and parks and has
a beautiful lakeside promenade with magnificent
1 full and 3 half days at leisure. have air-conditioning, Satellite TV, safe, hairdryer and
DAY 8: Today we leave Stresa, our local coach will Wi-Fi.
views over the lake. transfer us to the airport for our return flight back to
Excursion to Lake Orta, the lake that most tourists the UK and your Door to Door service home. Price Includes:
have not yet discovered. The stunningly beautiful
views of the lake, with the glistening silver blue of ! Door to Door Service
the water contrasting with the backdrop of ! Return flights
mountains, gives the place an eerie silence which is ! Airport transfers at the destination
both relaxing and enchanting. ! Porterage
The town of Arona which enjoys a lovely climate ! 7 nights dinner, bed & breakfast at the Milan
Speranza Au Lac Hotel, Stresa
! English speaking local guides during the excursions
! Coach tours as mentioned in the itinerary
! All entrance fees, where applicable
! Services of a Cito Tour Manager throughout
Single room supplement: £135
Lake view room supplement: £95 per person
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The Atlantic Islands of the Azores
NEW
21st September 2019 | 8 days | £1895 per person FOR 2019
On this holiday we explore the Enjoy the typical island dish of ‘cozido’ where a
verdant mountain scenery of the large pot is lowered into holes in the ground and
cooked by the underground volcanic steam.
Portuguese Azores – a group of nine
Botanical gardens, geysers and mineral water
islands which are the peaks of once springs. Visit a tea plantation and the Santa Iria
mighty mountains rising up from viewpoint, with the best breath-taking views across
the sea bed. We will visit three of the island. Hotel Marina Atlantic, Ponta
Full day Sete Cidades (Seven Cities) tour; The Vista Delgada, Sao Miguel Island ####
these during our holiday – Sao do Rei viewpoint and twin lakes in the Valley of A modern, spacious hotel offering views out to sea
Miguel, Faial & Pico. Sete Cidades crater with time for a stroll along the and over the marina. There is an indoor pool, spa &
shores of its blue and green lakes. Mosteiros and leisure facilities. En-suite bedrooms have telephone,
DAY 1: Your Door to Door service will transfer you to Bretanha with a visit to the Ethnographic Museum TV, minibar, safe and hairdryer.
the airport for your flight to Ponta Delgada on the in Capelas and a pineapple plantation. Hotel Do Canal, Horta, Faial Island
main island of Sao Miguel. On arrival our local coach DAY 4: Internal transfer and flight to Faial Island and ####
will take us to the Hotel Marina Atlántico, our base 2 nights accommodation at the Hotel Do Canal in Located on the seafront with breath-taking views over
for the next 3 nights. Horta. During our stay on Faial Island, the following the bay and the Pico Mountain. No pool at the hotel,
will be included: but the beach is a 5 minute walk away. En-suite
During our stay on Sao Miguel, the following will be
included:
Visit a local cheese factory and Capelinhos, the bedrooms include telephone, TV, minibar, hair dryer
remains of the last volcanic eruption in 1957, and and Wi-Fi.
Excursion to Ribeira Grande and Lagoa do Fogo its museum. Caldeira, the highest point on the
(Lagoon of Fire) the highest lake on the island at
island which overlooks the Valley of Flamengos. Price Includes:
900m.
Drive along the south road, passing the village of Day trip, by boat, to the Island of Pico, home to ! Door to Door Service
Portugal’s highest mountain. Full day tour of the ! Return flights from the UK and internal flights at
Lagoa and the viewpoint of Caloura. Visit Vila
island including visits to the whale and the wine destination
Franca and continue to the Valley of Furnas to see
museums and to the Church of Santa Maria ! Airport transfers at destination
the lake and hot springs.
Madalena. ! Porterage
A free day to relax, shop or perhaps take one of the ! A total of 5 nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the
whale and dolphin watching excursions from the Marina Atlantico Hotel, Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel
harbour at Horta. Island
Internal transfer and flight back to Sao Miguel ! 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the Hotel Do
Island and the Marina Atlantico Hotel for a further Canal, Horta, Faial Island
2 night stay. Further inclusions during our return ! 5 lunches
stay are included above. ! Coach tours as mentioned in the itinerary
DAY 8: Subject to flying times, the morning will be at ! English speaking local guide during excursions
leisure at our resort before we transfer to Ponta ! All entrance fees, where applicable
Delgada airport for our flight back to the UK. On ! Services of a Cito Tour Manager throughout
arrival your Door to Door service will be waiting to
Single room supplement: £390
take you home.
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