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Our most popular Greek Holiday!

9 Day Greek Islands Hopping! Land Only from $1195

Visit Athens, Mykonos and Santorini!

Day 1: Athens - Arrival
You are greeted at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free.

Day 2: Athens - Mykonos
Enjoy a morning city tour including Acropolis with its breathtaking view and renowned Parthenon. In the afternoon you will be transferred to the airport for your flight (domestic flight is not included and can be added on request) to Mykonos. Upon arrival you will be transferred to the hotel in Mykonos. (B)

 Includes:

• 8 nights accommodations at First or Deluxe Class Hotels
• Breakfast daily
• 6 transfers
• Hydrofoil Mykonos-Santorini
• Half-day city tour of Athens

Weekly departures on Saturdays from Athens. Includes accommodations with breakfast daily, transfers as per itinerary, hydrofoil Mykonos-Santorini, and Athens half-day sightseeing tour. Domestic and international flights are available on request.

Domestic flights Athens-Mykonos and Santorini-Athens are available on request starting at $120 per way per person.
Prices are land only. International airfares are available on request

Classics of Turkey with confirmed air from $1299*

Regular price from $1,399. Book and pay in full by May 27th, 2011 and SAVE $200 per couple.

Day 1: USA-Istanbul
(THU)- Enjoy a relaxing overnight flight to Istanbul.

Day 2: Istanbul-Arrival
(FRI)- You are greeted upon arrival and escorted to your hotel. Remainder of the day is at leisure. Hilton Hotel Park

Day 3: Istanbul
(SAT)- Enjoy a full-day tour of Istanbul including Topkapi Palace (excluding harem), the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar. Consider an optional dinner with belly-dancing entertainment.(B) Hilton Hotel Park

Day 4: Istanbul-Ankara
(SUN)- Consider an optional morning tour of St. Sophia and Bosphorus cruise. In the afternoon depart for Ankara. (B,D) Barcelo Ankara Altinel

Day 5: Ankara-Cappadocia
(MON)- Visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk, father of modern Turkey, and the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations with its Hittite treasures and artifacts from the world's oldest city. Continue to Cappadocia, famous for it's "moon-like" landscapes. En route visit the 13th century Caravan Inn. (B,D) Crystal Kaymakli

Day 6: Cappadocia
(TUE)- Early Morning Optional Balloon Tour - experience floating through volcanic valleys, fairy chimneys and caves with the sunrise. After breakfast, visit Goreme with its 6th-10th century rock chapels decorated with Christian frescoes, Pasabagi, Red Valley, and Avanos. Have a brief regional pottery workshop in a cave. (B,D) Crystal Kaymakli

Day 7: Cappadocia-Pamukkale
(WED)- Depart for Pamukkale, en route you will see the famous mausoleum of the sufi philosopher Mevlana. (B,D) Pam Thermal Hotel

Day 8: Pamukkale - Kusadasi
(THU) - Today visit the unique Cotton Fortress, the white calcium cascades formed by mineral springs and the ruins of the Roman health spa of Hierapolis. Continue to Kusadasi. (B,D) Charisma Hotel

Day 9: Ephesus & Virgin Mary's house-Kusadasi
(FRI)- Today tour the ruins of Ephesus, the Virgin Mary's cottage, the 2,000 year old marble streets, a theater, the library of Celsius, and Hadrian's Temple. Overnight in Kusadasi. (B,D) Charisma Hotel

Day 10: Pergamum-Troy-Canakkale
(SAT)- Visit ancient Pergamum, home to the Altar of Zeus. Tour Troy's legendary walls and replica of the famous wooden horse used during the Trojan War. Continue to Canakkale for an overnight.(B,D) Kolin Hotel

Day 11: Gallipoli-Dardanelles-Istanbul
(SUN)- Morning departure to Gallipoli, visit Anzac Cove, the Lone Pine Cemetery, Chunk Bair battlefield and Gabatepe War Museum. Cross the Dardanelles to Istanbul. (B) Hilton Hotel Park

Day 12: Istanbul-Return
(MON)- You will be transferred to the airport.(B)

9 Days Scents of Italy with confirmed air from $2249*
Scheduled departures - 9 days/7 nights, First Class hotels, breakfast daily, some dinners, arrival and departure transfers, sightseeing with entrance fees, 2 wine-tastings and ground transportation by motor coach.

Day 1: USA-Rome
Enjoy a relaxing overnight flight to Rome.

Day 2: Rome-Arrival
You are greeted upon arrival at the airport and transferred to your hotel for your overnight stay in the “Eternal City.” Tonight meet your tour escort for a welcome dinner and briefing. (D)
First Class: NH Vittorio Venet..

Day 3: Rome
Morning tour the Trevi Fountain, where throwing in a coin ensures returning to Rome, the Pantheon and Navona Square. During the afternoon tour, we will visit Colosseum, Roman and Imperial Forums, Capitol, Venice Square and St. Peter's in Chains. (B)
First Class: NH Vittorio Venet..

Day 4: Rome-Siena-Chianti Region-Florence
Early morning departure for Siena, the delightful medieval city famous for the Palio. Leave for the Tuscany Chianti region, where you will experience a delicious wine-tasting session in a typical red wine producing cellar. Continue to Florence. (B) First Class: NH Anglo American

Day 5: Florence
Visit such Florentine treasures as the Piazza del Duomo, Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery and Michelangelo’s David. Enjoy free time for optional sightseeing to Pisa or shopping in the street markets. Dinner tonight is included at a local restaurant.(B,D)
First Class: NH Anglo American

Day 6: Florence-Verona-Venice
Depart for Verona, enchanting town of Romeo and Juliet. After touring Verona, continue to Veronas wine region for a wine-tasting in a typical winery. Afterwards continue to Venice and transfer to your hotel. Remainder of the day is at leisure. Experience the sights and sounds of this unique city on water. Walk through the narrow streets and lanes to marvel at the beuaty of this incredible city. (B,D) First Class: Bonvecchiati

Day 7: Venice
In the morning take a guided walking tour of the Piazza and Basilica of San Marco, the Doge’s Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. We suggest an afternoon optional tour to the glass-making islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello or optional Gondola ride. (B) First Class: Bonvecchiati

Day 8: Venice-Lake Como
Morning departure for Como. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel. Afternoon is at leisure for an optional tour to Lugano or Lake Como surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Dinner and overnight. (B,D) First Class: Grand Hotel di Co..

Day 9: Lake Como-Milan-USA
After breakfast you will be transferred to Malpensa airport for the return flight home. (B)

12 Days Best of Greece and Turkey with confirmed air from $1999*
Departs Wednesdays - 12 days/10 nights extensive land & cruise program of Greece and Turkey. Includes accommodation with breakfast daily, all meals on board the cruise, transfers and sightseeing as indicated in the itinerary.

Day 1: USA-Istanbul
(WED)- Enjoy a relaxing overnight flight to Istanbul.

Day 2: Istanbul-Arrival
(THU)- You are greeted upon arrival and transferred to your hotel. Remainder of the day is free before a welcome briefing by the tour director.
* Winter departures through March 25, 2010, will be accommodated at the Crowne Plaza Old City hotel in Istanbul. First Class: Conrad Istanbul Superior First: Conrad Istanbul

Day 3: Istanbul
(FRI)- Full-day tour of Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome. Enjoy an optional Turkish dinner with belly- and folk-dancing entertainment. (B)
First Class: Conrad Istanbul Superior First: Conrad Istanbul

Day 4: Gallipoli-Dardanelles-Canakkale
(SAT)- En route to Gallipoli visit Anzac Cove and the Lone Pine Cemetery. Cross the Dardanelles to Canakkale. (B,D)
First Class: Kolin Hotel Superior First: Kolin Hotel

Day 5: Troy-Pergamum-Kusadasi
(SUN)- Visit Troy's legendary walls and replica of the famous Trojan War horse. Tour ancient Pergamum, home to the Altar of Zeus. (B,D)
First Class: Charisma Hotel Superior First: Charisma Hotel

Day 6: Ephesus-Kusadasi
(MON)- Tour the Virgin Mary's cottage, 2,000 year-old marble streets, and Hadrian’s Temple. (B,D)
First Class: Charisma Hotel Superior First: Charisma Hotel

Day 7: Kusadasi-Cruise
(TUE)- You will be transferred to the pier to embark on a 3-night Greek Island cruise. (B,L,D)

Cruise Line: Louis Cruise Line 4-night

Day 8: Cruise-Rhodes
(WED)- Explore Rhodes, the Island of Roses, on your own or join an optional sightseeing tour. Taxis await to take swimmers to nearby crystal clear Aegean beaches. (B,L,D)

Cruise Line: Louis Cruise Line 4-night

Day 9: Cruise-Heraklion (Crete)-Santorini
(THU)- Enjoy ports of call in Heraklion, where you can explore the town on your own or join an optional excursion to the Palace of Knossos, and Santorini, the land of the fabled Atlantis. (B,L,D)

Cruise Line: Louis Cruise Line 4-night

Day 10: Athens
(FRI)- Disembark from the ship. You will be transferred to your Athens hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. (B)
First Class: Herodion Superior First: Royal Olympic

Day 11: Athens
(SAT)- Enjoy a morning panoramic city tour including the famed Acropolis with its breathtaking view and renowned Parthenon. The afternoon is at your leisure. Stay overnight in Athens. (B)
First Class: Herodion Superior First: Royal Olympic

Day 12: Athens-Return
(SUN)- Begin a 2-day Delphi or 3-day Delphi/Meteora Tour (optional) or transfer on your own to the airport. (B)
*Per person based on double occupancy

Glories of Turkey
Deluxe Turkey from only $1499* with confirmed air from JFK
Departs US Jan. 19, Feb. 16, March 9, 16, 23, 2011
Land Only Pricing available

Day 1: USA-Istanbul
(WED)- Enjoy a relaxing overnight flight to Istanbul.

Day 2: Istanbul-Arrival
(THU)- You are greeted upon arrival and escorted to your hotel. Remainder of the day is at leisure before a welcome briefing by your tour director.
Deluxe & Super.. : Crowne Plaza Istanbul

Day 3: Istanbul
(FRI)- Enjoy a full-day tour of Istanbul including Topkapi Palace (excluding harem), the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia, and the Grand Bazaar. Consider an optional dinner with belly-dancing entertainment.(B)
Deluxe & Super.. : Crowne Plaza Istanbul

Day 4: Gallipoli-Dardanelles-Canakkale
(SAT)- En route to Gallipoli, visit Anzac Cove, the Lone Pine Cemetery, Chunk Bair battlefield and Gabatepe War Museum. Cross the Dardanelles to Canakkale. (B,D)
Deluxe & Super.. : Kolin Hotel

Day 5: Troy-Pergamum-Kusadasi
(SUN)- Visit Troy's legendary walls and replica of the famous wooden horse used during the Trojan War. Tour ancient Pergamum, home to the Altar of Zeus. Continue to Kusadasi.(B,D)
Deluxe & Super.. : Charisma Hotel

Day 6: Ephesus & Virgin Mary's house-Kusadasi
(MON)- Today tour the ruins of Ephesus, the Virgin Mary's cottage, the 2,000 year old marble streets, a theater, the library of Celsius, and Hadrian's Temple. Visit a regional carpet production center. (B,D) Deluxe & Super.. : Charisma Hotel

Day 7: Kusadasi-Pamukkale
(TUE)- Drive through lush valleys to Pamukkale, which means "Cotton Castle", describing the white lime cascades formed by mineral springs. Visit the ruins of the Roman health spa of Hierapolis. Enjoy a swim in your hotel's thermal pool.(B,D) Deluxe & Super.. : Pam Thermal Hotel

Day 8: Pamukkale-Perge-Antalya
(WED)- Relax during a scenic drive from Pamukkale to Antalya. Pay a visit to the ancient city of Perge with its street of colonnades. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon by the Mediterranean Sea, an area known as the Turquoise Coast. (B,D) Deluxe & Super.. : Sheraton Voyager

Day 9: Antalya
(THU)- Today enjoy a full day at leisure or consider an optional tour to Phaselis, a coastal ancient city or a lazy yacht cruise along the Mediterranean turquoise coast. (B,D)
Note: You can extend your stay for a week at Barceló Tat Beach Golf Resort in Belek (20 miles east of Antalya). Deluxe & Super.. : Sheraton Voyager

Day 10: Antalya-Aspendos-Konya
(FRI)- After breakfast depart for Konya, en route visit Aspendos with its magnificently preserved 15,000-person theater. In Konya visit Mevlana's Mausoleum, founder of the Whirling Dervishes, and the Karatay Koran School, displaying colorful Turkish tiles. (B,D) Deluxe & Super.. : Rixos Hotel

Day 11: Konya-Cappadocia
(SAT)- Drive to Cappadocia, famous for it's "moon-like" landscapes. En route visit 13th century Seljuk Caravan Inn of Agzikarahan and the famous underground city of Sarhatli. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant and overnight in Cappadocia.(B,D) Deluxe & Super.. : Dedeman Cappadocia

Day 12: Cappadocia
(SUN)- Consider an early morning optional Balloon Tour. Experience the floating through the volcanic valleys, fairy chimneys and caves with the sunrise. After breakfast, visit Goreme with its 6th-10th century rock chapels decorated with Christian frescoes, the pottery-making village of Avanos, Pasabagi's Byzantine monastic complex, and the Red Valley. (B,D) Deluxe & Super.. : Dedeman Cappadocia

Day 13: Cappadocia-Ankara
(MON)- In the morning depart for Ankara. Afternoon tour of the Ataturk Mausoleum, founder of modern Turkey, and the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations with its Hittite treasures and artifacts from the world's oldest city.(B,D) Deluxe & Super.. : Crowne Plaza Ankara

Day 14: Ankara-Istanbul
(TUE)- After breakfast drive to Istanbul. In the afternoon, consider an optional, relaxing cruise along the Bosphorus, the waterway that separates Europe and Asia. Make time for last-minute shopping at the Spice Market before a farewell dinner.(B,D) Deluxe & Super.. : Crowne Plaza Istanbul

Day 15: Istanbul-Return
(WED)- You will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home.(B)

Air & Land from only $1,499 from NYC
Price includes: Deluxe accommodations, breakfast daily, 11 dinners, transfers, extensive sightseeing, touring by deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach with emergency washroom on board.
Prices do not include US and foreign government airport taxes and fees of up to $135.
This package price is inventory managed and subject to availability at time of booking. Best prices are offered on a first come first served basis. Book early and you won't be disappointed!

Classics of Turkey

Day 1:  Istanbul-Arrival
(FRI)- You are greeted upon arrival and escorted to your hotel. Remainder of the day is at leisure. Hilton Parksa

Day 2: Istanbul
(SAT)- Enjoy a full-day tour of Istanbul including Topkapi Palace (excluding harem), the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar. Consider an optional dinner with belly-dancing entertainment.(B)

Day 3: Istanbul - Ankara
(SUN)- Consider an optional morning tour of St. Sophia and Bosphorus cruise. In the afternoon depart for Ankara. (B,D) Barcelo Ankara Altinel

Day 4: Ankara - Cappadocia
(MON)- Visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk, father of modern Turkey, and the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations with its Hittite treasures and artifacts from the world's oldest city. Continue to Cappadocia, famous for it's "moon-like" landscapes. En route visit the 13th century Caravan Inn. (B,D) Dedeman Cappadocia

Day 5: Cappadocia
(TUE)- Early Morning Optional Balloon Tour - experience floating through volcanic valleys, fairy chimneys and caves with the sunrise. After breakfast, visit Goreme with its 6th-10th century rock chapels decorated with Christian frescoes, Pasabagi, Red Valley, and Avanos. Have a brief regional pottery workshop in a cave. (B,D) Dedeman Cappadocia

Day 6: Cappadocia - Pamukkale
(WED)- Depart for Pamukkale, en route you will see the famous mausoleum of the sufi philosopher Mevlana. (B,D) Pam Thermal Hotel

Day 7: Pamukkale - Kusadasi
(THU) - Today visit the unique Cotton Fortress, the white calcium cascades formed by mineral springs and the ruins of the Roman health spa of Hierapolis. Continue to Kusadasi. (B,D) Charisma Hotel

Day 8: Ephesus & Virgin Mary's House - Kusadasi
(FRI)- Today tour the ruins of Ephesus, the Virgin Mary's cottage, the 2,000 year old marble streets, a theater, the library of Celsius, and Hadrian's Temple. Overnight in Kusadasi. (B,D) Charisma Hotel

Day 9: Pergamum-Troy-Canakkale
(SAT)- Visit ancient Pergamum, home to the Altar of Zeus. Tour Troy's legendary walls and replica of the famous wooden horse used during the Trojan War. Continue to Canakkale for an overnight.(B,D) Kolin Hotel

Day 10: Gallipoli- Dardanelles-Istanbul
(SUN)- Morning departure to Gallipoli, visit Anzac Cove, the Lone Pine Cemetery, Chunk Bair battlefield and Gabatepe War Museum. Cross the Dardanelles to Istanbul. (B) Hilton Parksa

Day 11: Istanbul - Return
You will be transferred to the airport. (B)

Vienna Prague & Budapest

Day 1 - ARRIVE VIENNA
Welcome to Vienna! On arrival at Vienna Airport there is an airport shuttle service to your hotel at 09.00, 12.00 & 15.00 hours. The rest of the day is at leisure. Maybe stroll amid the statues of the city's greatest musicians in the City Park? Or browse among the tempting window displays on the Karntner Strasse? As night falls, enjoy a Welcome Drink with your fellow travellers and Tour Director.
Hotel: Vienna Hilton

Day 2 - VIENNA - PRAGUE

Leave Vienna and cross the Czech border to visit enchanting Cesky Krumlov, nestled on the banks of the Vltava River. On days when snow blankets the old medieval buildings, and the smell of wood smoke pervades through the narrow cobbled streets, one could be forgiven for thinking they had stepped into a scene straight out of a Christmas card! Spend some time here exploring the little back lanes and arch covered footpaths - not forgetting the outstanding castle which overlooks the town, considered by many to be the country's finest. This afternoon, continue north through the forested countryside of Bohemia to 'Golden Prague' - so named for its gleaming gilded spires.
Hotel: Diplomat Hotel (BB, D)

Day 3 - PRAGUE SIGHTSEEING
Sightseeing this morning with your local guide reveals the highlights of the Czech capital, spreading either side of the Vltava river. Begin at the lofty heights of Prague Castle, dominated by the spires of St. Vitus' Cathedral. Walk through medieval cobbled streets, past beautiful palaces, and enjoy a spectacular view over the whole city. Now descend to the Old Town Square to see the astronomical clock. For those travelling in December, be sure to grab a sausage and some hot wine at the brightly decorated Christmas Markets! If you're lucky, you might even see school children in traditional dress, who come to dance and sing for the crowd. (BB)

Day 4 - PRAGUE - BUDAPEST
The smooth motorway winds through peaceful farmland to the border with Slovakia. It was only in 1993, after more than 75 years of relatively calm coexistence, that the Czech and Slovak Republics split. You arrive in the fortified capital of Bratislava by lunch time. Bratislava has not only been part of Czechoslovakia, but has also belonged to Austria and Hungary during its long history - in fact, for a time, it was even capital of Hungary. Time here to walk from the banks of the Danube to the Old Town's historic squares; all the while the four towered Bratislava Castle looms over the city. The Hungarian (and Austrian) border is only a proverbial stone's throw away. Your destination is elegant Budapest, 'Queen of the Danube' - a grand metropolis and once the second city of the mighty Hapsburg Empire!
Hotel: Radisson SAS Beke (BB, D)

Day 5 - BUDAPEST SIGHTSEEING
This morning a local guide acquaints you with both Buda and Pest, divided by the river, yet linked by the mighty Chain Bridge and the newer, elegant Elizabeth Bridge. First stroll the quaint lanes of the old town of Buda, perched high above the Danube, looking over the commercial and shopping centre of Pest. Admire the view from the Fisherman's Bastion, and visit Matthias Church, with its incredible interior decoration. Now enjoy another fine view from the old citadel on Gellert Hill, before crossing the Danube to the commercial Pest district. See the grandiose Parliament building and imposing statues of the ancestors of the Hungarian people in Heroes' Square. This afternoon is at leisure. Perhaps join the shoppers amid the boutiques of Vaci street? In December, the street will be colourfully lit and the Christmas fair will be in full swing! (BB)

Day 6 - BUDAPEST - VIENNA
A leisurely drive today returns you to Vienna for your afternoon sightseeing tour with a local guide who will reveal all the highlights of this grand city. First a visit to the glorious Schonbrunn Palace, built as a summer residence for Maria Theresia during the Golden Age of the Hapsburg Empire. Now into the city centre to tour the Ring Street. Pass magnificent St Charles' church, the Vienna State Opera House, the soaring spires of the City Hall and the Parliament. Finally catch a glimpse of Strauss in the Stadtpark before free time for shopping this afternoon. This evening, enjoy a Highlight Dinner at a local restaurant.
Hotel: Hilton Vienna (BB, HD)

Day 7 - RETURN TO USA.

The airport shuttle service arrives at Vienna Airport at 07.00 and 09.00 hours where your tour ends. (BB)

Tour Dates & Land Only Total Prices

Europe Winter and Spring 2011
Feb 5 - Feb. 12 at $1175 pp in dbl
Feb. 19 - Feb. 26 at $1175 pp in dbl
March 5 - March 12 at $1199* pp in dbl
March 12 - March 19 at $1199* pp in dbl
March 19 - March 26 at $1199* pp in dbl
March 26 - April 2 at $1199* pp in dbl
Single supplement add $295

Gems of Britian 6 Night Land Only from $1299*

Visit Edinburgh Castle to see the Honours of Scotland - the oldest royal regalia in Britain. Visit Shakespeare's birthplace in the pretty market town of Stratford-upon-AvonIncluded Personal InsightsLearn about the techniques of ceramic manufacture at the world famous Wedgwood Visitor CenterIncluded Additional Excursions & SightsSee Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace on your London sightseeing tour. See King's College, CambridgeSee York Minster and the medieval 'Shambles'See Jedburgh AbbeyDrive down Edinburgh's Royal Mile past St Giles' Cathedral to Holyroodhouse PalaceWalk by Chester's 'Rows' and see the Cathedral and Roman AmphitheaterScenic drives in the Cotswolds, Lake District, Northumberland MoorsIncluded First Class ServicesInsight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterageEscorted by a professional Tour DirectorLuxury 40 seat coach with onboard toiletFree London Airport shuttle service.Included Quality Dining1 Continental Breakfast (CB), 5 full Breakfasts (B), 2 three-course Evening Meals with choice, or buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)


Day 1 - ARRIVE LONDON.
Welcome to London! After checking in to your hotel, the afternoon is yours to relax.
Hotel: Thistle Marble Arch.

Day 2 - LONDON - CAMBRIDGE - YORK - DARLINGTON
Meet your Tour Director early this morning and head northwards to the gracious city of Cambridge, home of Britain's second university. A glimpse here of the age-old tradition of learning as you stroll by some of the colleges, including the magnificent King's College. Continue through the heart of 'Robin Hood Country' (though sadly little now remains of the leafy glades of Sherwood Forest) to historic York. Inside the ancient city walls, you approach the magnificent York Minster, England's largest medieval cathedral. Then walk through the narrow cobbled streets to the Tudor 'Shambles', where the houses lean so far they almost touch! Free time to shop before continuing to your hotel.
Hotel: Blackwell Grange (D)

Day 3 - DARLINGTON - EDINBURGH
Cross the wild Northumberland Moors and go past the romantic ruins of Jedburgh Abbey, cross the Borders and head on to Scotland's elegant capital, Edinburgh. On a guided city tour, drive down the stately Royal Mile, past St Giles' Cathedral to Holyroodhouse Palace - the Queen's residence in Edinburgh - and on to the 18th century New Town. Visit Edinburgh Castle, housing the Honours of Scotland, the nation's crown jewels. Why not spend the evening eating haggis and listening to the sound of bagpipes?
Hotel: Jury's Inn (B)

Day 4 - EDINBURGH - LIVERPOOL
Drive through the Southern Uplands to Gretna Green, where many an eloping English couple have been married, then cross the border back into England. Enjoy a drive through the Lake District, a region so beautiful it inspired a host of English poets. Wander in Wordsworth's footsteps before continuing to lively Liverpool, home of the Beatles! Your hotel is adjacent to the iconic Liver Building and overlooking the Dock Front World Heritage Site.
Hotel: Atlantic Tower by Thistle (B,D)

Day 5 - LIVERPOOL - CHESTER - STRATFORD - LONDON
First stop today is at the former Roman fortress town of Chester. Walk with your Tour Director along part of the well preserved city walls. See the Eastgate Clock, Cathedral, the unique black and white 'Rows' (shopping arcades) and the remains of the Roman Amphitheatre. Continue to the famous Wedgwood China Visitor Centre, where there is much to tempt those seeking fine British souvenirs. Now to Stratford-upon-Avon where you visit Shakespeare's birthplace. Return to London through the flower-trimmed villages of the Cotswolds, one of the most beautiful parts of England. (B)

Day 6 - LONDON SIGHTSEEING
Your half day sightseeing tour shows you Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. The afternoon is free to explore or shop. (B)

Day 7 - RETURN TO USA
The tour ends after breakfast. (B)

$1299 April 10

$1399 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 , July 3, 10, 17, 24 August 1, 7,14 , 21, 28 Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25 Oct. 2, 9, 2011

Easy Pace Russia 9 Days Land Only from $2075 pp
Ask about confirmed air options

Day 1: Welcome to St Petersburg, founded by Peter the Great in 1703, expressly to be the new capital of Tsarist Russia. In only 20 years of concentrated effort, the city rose from the desolate Neva marshes, under the personal supervision of the Tsar himself from his house beside the river. Although the city was virtually destroyed during World War II's 900 day siege, it has been lovingly restored & abounds in important monuments & beautiful buildings. Your airport transfers depart from St Petersburg airport at 11:30, 14:30 & 17:00. Meet your Tour Director in the evening for a Welcome Drink before dinner. Hotel: Radisson Sonya. (D)

Day 2: St. Petersburg A sightseeing tour takes in St Isaac's Cathedral, the fortress of St Peter & Paul, Decembrist's Square, & the Winter Palace – former residence of Russian tsars. Travel down St. Petersburg's main avenue, Nevsky Prospekt, for views of the great Cathedral of Kazan & the onion domed Church of Our Savior on the Spilled Blood. See the memorial to the Nazi siege of Lenningrad during World War II & the cruiser Aurora, whose crew signalled the outset of the Russian Revolution. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore, shop or relax. This evening perhaps take a cruise through the centre of Peter the Great's capital while enjoying champagne & vodka? (BB)

Day 3: St. Petersburg Catherine the Great used to lament that only "the mice & me" were able to admire her vast art collection. Thankfully, this is no longer true because today you visit the Hermitage, one of the world's greatest museums. Located in the Winter Palace, wander through this fabulous collection of paintings & objets d'art, ranging from Egyptian carvings­ to Impressionist masterpieces. This afternoon you are free to do as you please! Maybe take an optional excursion to the former residence of the Yusupov family & the scene of Rasputin's murder? (BB)

Day 4: St. Petersburg Visit the fabulous gardens & fountains of Peter the Great's summer residence at Petrodvorets. For over 200 years, Petrodvorets was used for official ceremonies, lavish feasts & formal receptions. Back in St Petersburg, the afternoon leaves plenty of time to shop for Russian souvenirs. For your dining pleasure this evening, you are invited to choose from a selection of local restaurants. (BB,DA)

Day 5: St. Petersburg - Moscow
A city of incomparable architectural, historic & artistic interest, St Petersburg is all yours this morning to enjoy as you wish. This afternoon, discover the unique adventure of train travel 'soviet style' as you head for the capital. On arrival in Moscow, transfer to your hotel for dinner & a leisurely three night stay. Hotel: Hilton Moscow Hotel Leningradskaya. (BB,D)

Day 6: Moscow
Begin the day if you wish with an included & fascinating presentation about Mikhail Gorbachev 'Saint or Sinner' as seen through the eyes of our guest speaker & local Russian journalist. Then, with a specialist guide, begin your exploration of the Russian capital. Start in Red Square, lined by Moscow's famous landmark buildings. At one end rises the crimson & ivy coloured onion-shaped domes of St Basil's Cathedral, in front of the Kremlin stands Lenin's Mausoleum, while on the opposite side of the square stands GUM, the Grand Soviet department store which now offers the most glamorous & fashionable goods from the West. Walk inside the walls of the Kremlin Fortress to visit one of the cathedrals. In your free time why not visit the Borodino Panorama Exhibition which brings to life the Battle of Borodino, one of the most important events in Russia's history & immortalized in Tolstoy's epic, 'War & Peace'. (BB)

Day 7: Moscow
Visit one of the Metro stations which Stalin called 'palaces for the people'. Gain a personal insight into the themes depicted among the marble, mosaics, sculptures & chandeliers. Moscow has captivated the imagination of travellers for centuries so the rest of the day is set aside to explore at your own pace. Consider a visit to the treasure chest of the Imperial Russian Family to see their crown jewels, jewel-studded thrones & costumes as well as the famous Fabergé Egg collection. Later, there is the opportunity to tour this bustling city by night & admire the evening magic of the famous Red Square & the Kremlin (BB)

Day 8: End of Tour
Departure transfers will arrive at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport at 05.00 & 11.00 & at Moscow's Domodedevo airport at 05.00 & 13.00. (BB)

$2450 per person: May 15, 29 June 12, 26, July 10, 2011

$2275 per person: July 24, August 7, 21 Sept. 4, 18, 2011

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Highlights of Spain 11 Days Land Only from $2250
True to its name, you'll find only the highlights here, the Alhambra, the Modernist architecture of Barcelona, the Prado Museum and Cordoba's Mezquita to name a few.

Day 1: Madrid
Welcome to Madrid! On arrival at Madrid Airport, your airport transfers leave for the tour hotel at 09:00, 11:00, 13:30 & 16:00. Relax & settle in. In the evening, join your fellow guests & Tour Director for a Welcome Drink. Hotel: NH Nacional

Day 2: Madrid - Barcelona
Cross the wide, arid plains of Castille to the Jalón River Valley, dotted with Mudejar Towers, reminders of the Moorish presence in Spain during the Middle Ages. Continue past Zaragoza in the province of Aragón, before encountering a different culture & language in Catalunya. Your home for the next two nights is the dynamic city of Barcelona. Hotel: Melia (BB)

Day 3: Barcelona
Begin the day if you wish with an included lecture from our local guest speaker about the independence of the 'The Autonomous Community of Catalonia', its spirit, language & culture. Then join your local guide amid the lanes & old squares of the Gothic quarter. See the cathedral followed by the lively Rambla, with its open-air markets & cafés. In contrast to the old part of town, drive along the broad, elegant avenues of the Eixample district to Gaudi's extraordinary, unfinished Sagrada Familia church. Round off your tour with a drive up Monjuïc Hill, past the Olympic Games site & enjoy views over the harbour. The afternoon is at leisure. (BB)

Day 4: Barcelona Peniscola Valencia
Follow the sunny Costa Dorada south, stopping in Peñíscola to view the white-walled cottages clustered around the sea-lapped castle used in the film El Cid. En route, hear an informative tutorial about the wines that make this region so famous. Continue past the famous orange groves to Valencia, where an orientation tour shows you the City Gates of Serranos & Cuarte, the Gothic Generalidad Palace, El Miguelete Cathedral with its octagonal bell tower, & the ultra modern Centre of Arts & Sciences. Hotel: Husa Reina Valencia (BB,D)

Day 5: Valencia - Granada
Leave for the Costa Blanca, passing through the waving palm tree forests of Elche & the lemon groves in Murcia. Drive through the Sierra Nevada with magnificent mountain views on all sides, & cross the Mora Pass to reach glorious Granada. Overlooking the town, stands one of the most remarkable fortresses ever built, the Alhambra. Explore this exquisite palace; a fantasy of stone cut lace, arabesque gardens & fountains, built as a citadel by the Moors in the 13th century. Also visit the exotic water gardens of the Generalife, the Royal summer residence. Granada has a rich variety of restaurants, so this evening choose your own personal ambience & cuisine from our Dine-Around selection. Hotel: Saray (BB,DA)

Day 6: Granada Seville
A beautiful drive through gleaming white villages & brilliant fields of golden sunflowers leads to Seville, exquisite capital of Andalucía, the 'city of Carmen' & simply of one of the most charming cities in Spain. Hotel: Melia Lebreros (BB)

Day 7: Seville
Seville has a distinctive character & presence best revealed by a local guide. Visit the massive cathedral, burial place of Christopher Columbus & enriched with the spoils of the New World. Pass the slender Giralda Tower, once the minaret of the Great Mosque, see the Alcazar - a Moorish fantasy in stone, set in richly scented gardens & tour the fashionable Santa Cruz Quarter with its flower decked wrought iron balconies. This afternoon is at leisure. (BB,D)

Day 8: Seville Cordoba Madrid
Set off early along the Guadalquivir valley, past villages & towns studded with Moorish towers & fortresses. Stop in the perfectly preserved Moorish city of Cordoba. See the famous 2000-year-old bridge before a guided visit to the magnificent Mezquita, an 8th century mosque with a Christian church built inside it. Follow in the footsteps of Don Quixote, across the plains of La Mancha on your way back to Madrid. Hotel: NH Eurobuilding (BB,D)

Day 9: Madrid
Join a local guide for a sightseeing tour along the noble avenues to see the statue of Cervantes' fictional hero, Don Quixote, in the Plaza de España. Continue past Cibeles Fountain & the Parliament & cross the Puerta del Sol. Visit the Prado Museum, a rose coloured palace housing works by Velázquez, Goya, Titian, Botticelli, Rubens, & many others. Take time out to relax at a café or shop in the boutiques of Serrano. In the evening, consider joining a farewell dinner in the heart of town, complete with wine & music. (BB)

Day 10: Return to USA
Board your onward flights today, taking home memories & friendships that will last a lifetime. Departure transfers arrive at Madrid Aiport at 07:00, 09:00 & 11:00. (BB)

$2275 per person April 1, 8, 22, May 6, 13, 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2011, Oct. 28

$2250 per person July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August 2, 12, 19, 26

$2325 per person Sept. 2, 9, 16, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21

$2350 May 20

$2499 April 29

$2475 Sept. 23

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