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Tuscan Castle Vacation with confirmed air from $799*

Let us take you to beautiful Tuscany, Italy’s most celebrated region! 13 miles from Florence, perched atop a gentle hill and set amidst Italian gardens, lemon trees, olive groves and the world famous vineyards of Chianti, glorious and historic Montegufoni Castle transports you to a fairy-tale world in the hills Tuscany. Come with family or friends to your charming 2 bedroom guesthouse on the lovely castle grounds, where you’ll have the opportunity to relax in charming and comfortable accommodations when not out exploring Tuscany’s breathtaking countryside or nearby cities of international fame such as Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, Certaldo, Pisa, Lucca, and Arezzo to name just a few. Your vacation will include round trip flights, 6 nights accommodations, and a weekly manual shift car rental. This package gives you the chance to experience Italy's unique charm and incomparable beauty!

Make Your Vacation Truly Special With a Stay Inside Historic Montegufoni Castle!
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For only $99 more you’ll get your own accommodations within the castle and an automatic shift car. Inside the castle, you’ll be fully immersed in the rare beauty of this stunning property. You’ll see the artistry of Medieval and Renaissance Italian design—ancient halls, winding stairs, frescoes, and refined furnishings. You’ll enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding Chianti countryside. A stay inside Montegufoni brings you back in time to a simpler world where beauty, pleasure, art and nature commingle to create an unforgettable experience!

Want to stay longer? Add an additional night from only $79 per person.

June to Sept. travel is also available! Please call for rates.

Explore Tuscany
From $799* with confirmed air
Let us take you to beautiful Tuscany, one of Europe's most celebrated regions, and the perfect setting for an idyllic Italian escape! La Fattoria sits high in the hills of Tuscany and is surrounded by a fairy tale country landscape of olive groves, vineyards and cypress trees. This corner of Italian paradise is sutatedonly 25 minutes from magnificent Florence and nearby many other cities of international fame such as Siena, san Gimignano, Pisa, Lucca and Arezzo to name just a few. When not out exploring the vineyards or visiting the vast array of nearby cultural, artistic and historical sights, you can simply sit back, relax, and take in country charm, delicious food and stunning scenery of this unforgettable place. and don't forget to visit "The Mall" one of Italy's top designer outlets. Only ten minutes from La Fattoria you'll find unbelievable bargains on Gucci, Armani, Fendi and many other top brands. Your vacation will include round trip flights, 6 nights accommodations and a weekly manual shift car rental. This package gives you everything you need to experience the Tuscany of your dreams.

For just $99 more you'll get an automatic car and a wine tasting tour of a nearby 14th century villa.

*Per person based on 4 traveling, airline taxes are additional and they range between $75 and $150 per person. Prices from other airports will vary. Land Only is available. Seats are limited.

All of Ireland from $2399*

11 Night Escorted Tour

May 16, 23, 30; June 6, 13, 27; July 4, 11, 25; August 1, 8, 15, 29 from $2499*
Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26 from $2525*
Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 from $2450*
All departure dates shown available for $500 per couple discount
April 25 from $2399* Not available for discount
Confirmed air options are available

DAY 1 - USA - DUBLIN

Board your overnight transatlantic flight. Prices shown are land only. Confirmed air options are available.

Day 2 - ARRIVE IN DUBLIN, IRELAND

Welcome to Dublin! Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel. At 2 p.m. join your fellow travelers for a city tour. Pass Christ Church on your way to stately St. Patrick’s Cathedral, a legacy of religious power from the 12th century. Then on to the seat of learning at the heart of Dublin – Trinity College. Walk across the cobbled squares to the old library and see one of Ireland’s greatest treasures – the 8th century Book of Kells. Tonight join your Tour Director and fellow travelers for welcome drink at your hotel.

Day 3 - DUBLIN - GLENDALOUGH - WATERFORD

Travel through the serene Wicklow Mountains to the monastic ruins at Glendalough. Continue on to the ancient town of Waterford with its colorful terrace houses, cafés and bars overlooking the quayside. At the Waterford Crystal Factory, watch master craftsmen at work in the centuries-old tradition of glass blowing and engraving, and browse through the splendid showrooms. Then, meet local Jack Burtchaell for a stroll around Ireland’s oldest city. See the cathedrals and national monuments, and hear about a gallery of rogues and rascals, all delivered in a witty, entertaining style by a master storyteller. Jack wears his scholarship lightly, and you will enjoy the time spent with someone very special in a city which has a history to match his telling of it.

Day 4 - THE JAMESON EXPERIENCE - BLARNEY - KILARNEY

Your first stop this morning is at the Old Midleton Distillery, home of Jameson Irish whiskey. Walk through the magnificent courtyard to the Distillers cottage and see the giant waterwheel, which at one stage powered all of the distillery machinery and today still turns the cogs and wheels in the Mill building. In the Brew House see the largest Pot Still in the world. Visit the old Cooperage and then complete the experience in the only way possible, with a whiskey tasting session in the Jameson Bar. Next is Blarney Castle with its magical stone that gives the gift of eloquence for a kiss. Stroll across to the Blarney Woollen Mills to shop for fine Irish knitwear and handicrafts. Then on to Killarney, famous for its cheerful atmosphere and what the Irish call “craic!” – Gaelic for fun.

Day 5 - THE RING OF KERY

Travel the road that winds around the beautiful Iveragh Peninsula, better known as “The Ring of Kerry.” It is one of the most magical places in Ireland. Here mountains, valleys, lakes and sea blend into a landscape that is often breathtaking beyond words. Afterward, you are free to stroll through Killarney town and browse in the shops or relax in a pub or café.

Day 6 - KILARNEY - CLIFS OF MOHER - GALWAY - CONEMARA

This morning, travel to the Cliffs of Moher, rising approximately 700 feet above the pounding Atlantic waves. Then travel north across the Burren, a stark and barren landscape. Drop in at Rathbaun Farm for afternoon tea and to meet an Irish farming family as they carry out their everyday chores. Watch as the farmer shears a sheep, tends his livestock and maneuvers his flock with his dog. Continue on to medieval Galway. Tour the city and visit lovely Galway Cathedral. Later, at your hotel on the coast, why not enjoy a stroll along the seashore and take in the magnificent views of Galway Bay.

Day 7 - CONEMARA AT LEISURE

A full day at leisure to explore Connemara. You might want to take an optional excursion to the enchanted island of Inis Mor, the biggest of the Aran Islands. Arriving on the island, take a minibus tour which highlights the main attractions, including the austere landscape crisscrossed with dry stonewalls, remarkable coastal views and the ancient cliff fort of Dun Aengus. Return to the main town, Kilronan, where there is time to explore the shops and perhaps pick up an Aran sweater. Later, return to the mainland by ferry.

Day 8 - CONEMARA - YEAT’S SLIGO - LETTERKENY

Stop at the Victorian mansion Clonalis House, ancestral home of the O’Connor’s, descendants of the last High Kings of Ireland. In County Sligo, bid your own farewell to W.B. Yeats, Ireland’s great poet, at quiet Drumcliff churchyard where his simple tombstone reads: “Cast a cold eye / On life, on death / Horseman, pass by!” Traveling north, purple mountain heathers and rich brown bog reveal the inspiration for the famed Donegal tweeds. Then, watch skilled craftsmen design and produce fine china at the Belleek China Factory. Tonight enjoy a warm welcome to Letterkenny in the heart of picturesque Donegal.

Day 9 - GLENVEAGH NATIONAL PARK EXCURSION

Covering nearly 14,000 acres, this beautiful park encompasses Lough Veagh and Poisoned Glen, a marshy valley enclosed by dramatic cliffs. The park also protects the largest herd of red deer in the country. Take a guided tour of sumptuous Glenveagh Castle or just stroll through the formal gardens and rhododendron woods. Trails weave all around the castle grounds; one path climbs steeply to reward you with a lovely view over Lough Veagh.

Day 10 - LETTERKENY - DERY - GIANTS CAUSEWAY - BALLYGALLY

Your tour director will share a hidden treasure today. Visit Derry, one of the longest continuously inhabited places in Ireland. Join your local guide on a walking tour of the city walls. Dating from 1613, they make Derry the only city in Ireland completely encircled by walls. Next, on to the Giant’s Causeway. There is time to walk on this volcanic formation, sometimes referred to as the “eighth wonder of the world.” Then head to your castle hotel, Ballygally.

Day 11 - BALLYGALLY - GLENS OF ANTRIM - BELFAST

This morning explore the white cliffs and wide idyllic bays of North Antrim. Continue to Belfast and enjoy a living history tour of the city with a local guide. See the landmarks that have played their part in this Victorian city’s colorful development – City Hall, the Harland & Wolff shipyard where the Titanic was built and more. The evening is at leisure.

Day 12 - BELFAST - DUBLIN

Head south from Belfast. At Downpatrick, visit Down Cathedral and Saint Patrick’s grave. Next, stop at the Heritage Centre at Bru-na-Boinne and visit the awe-inspiring Neolithic tombs at Knowth, which predate the pyramids by 1000 years. This peaceful and timeless place contrasts the final destination of your tour – the vibrant city of Dublin. Tonight, relish a Farewell Dinner with traditional Irish entertainment.

Day 13 - DEPART DUBLIN

Transfer to the airport for your homebound flight.

Rates are per person based on double occupancy. Single room supplement $710. Triple room reduction $80 per person. Air inclusive rates include lowest airfare at the time of print. Airline taxes are additional

Includes: 11 nights hotel stays throughout Ireland: 2 nights Radisson St.Helens or The Burlington, Dublin, 1 night Dooleys Hotel, Waterford; 2 nights Killarney Plaza, Killarney, Co. Kerry; 2 nights Connemara Coast, Furbo, Co Galway; 2 nights Radisson SAS, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, 1 night Ballygally castle, Ballygally, Co Antrim, 1 night Jury's Inn Belfast
Transfers from the airport to your hotel and back to airport at the end of the tour, private luxury motorcoach with services of a professional driver/guide
11 full breakfasts and 7 dinners with choice of entree and coffee or tea,including an afternoon tea, complete sightseeing program as detailed above.

All payments are non refundable and non transferable. Air seats are limited and prices may be restricted to specific flights, class of service, travel dates or length of stay.

Hurry, must book by Jan. 15, 2009

Ireland Resort Package from $499* with confirmed air!

Price based on 4 people traveling.

Experience one of Ireland ’s most exclusive properties at an unbeatable price with 6 nights at the lovely Adare Villas, located in the heart of 5* Adare Manor’s 840 acres of lush green countryside. While at the Villas, you’ll have the flexibility of independent living combined with access to all the amenities and services provided by this world-class resort complex. Spend the day on the resort’s 18 hole championship golf course or pamper yourself in its luxurious spa. Leave the grounds and experience the rich culture and breathtaking landscapes of Ireland’s west with Limerick, Ennis, Killarney and the Cliffs of Moher all within easy driving distance. The Villas are an idyllic base for friends and family to share the perfect upscale vacation. Take advantage of this special offer and treat yourself to the best of Ireland’s beauty and charm.

Includes: Round trip confirmed air from New York (Chicago, Boston, Miami and LAX are available for $46 - $200 more)
6 Nights at the 5 star Adare Manor

We love that this package gives you plenty of time to explore the fabulous west coast of Ireland.
Package Includes:
Lodging 6 nights at 3 bedroom luxury Adare Manor Villas
Transportation: Standard full size vehicle
Roundtrip confirmed airfare

Additional Information
Gold Package from additional $59 per person Includes:automatic car with unlimited mileage

Essentials of Europe
VISITING ENGLAND, BELGIUM, THE NETHERLANDS, GERMANY, SWITZERLAND AND FRANCE
From $1665 Land Only July 31 Book Now!


Day 1 - Arrive London

Welcome to London! After checking in to your hotel, the afternoon is yours to relax or explore. Hotel: Holiday Inn Kings Cross/Bloomsbury.

Day 2 - London Sightseeing

Your half day sightseeing tour shows you all the sights of London’s West End including Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. Afternoon at leisure. (B)

Day 3- London - Amsterdam

Meet your Tour Director at the Holiday Inn Kings Cross/Bloomsbury and drive to Dover for the short English Channel crossing to Calais. Pass historic Dunkirk, famous for its Second World War evacuations, and follow the coast north into Belgium. Enter your fourth country, the Netherlands, passing windmills on the way to the cultural capital of Amsterdam, ‘City of Canals’.
Hotel: Crown Plaza. (D)

Day 4 - Amsterdam Sightseeing

An orientation tour reveals the Mint Tower, Dam Square and Royal Palace. Leave Amsterdam and drive through the Dutch countryside, with its windmills and canals, to the old, traditional village of Volendam, situated on what was once the Zuider Zee. Later, make a photo-stop beside one of the picturesque windmills and then visit a cheese farm and a ‘Klompenhuis’, where wooden clogs are made. Return to Amsterdam for a visit to a diamond cutting factory, whose industry dates back to the 16th century. This evening, consider a visit to the famous Sailors’ Quarter. (B)

Day 5 - Amsterdam - Rhineland

Leave Amsterdam for Germany. Pass the border town of Arnhem, renowned for its ‘Bridge Too Far’ (the Rhine bridge which was the object of bitter fighting at the end of the Second World War), then cross the extensive Ruhr Basin to Cologne. This city was also badly damaged in the war, but its superb Gothic Cathedral survived. Take time to marvel at the soaring vaults and spires, and to stroll in the bustling pedestrian malls of the city centre. Then it’s on to Bonn, birthplace of Beethoven and capital of West Germany for more than 40 years until Berlin was reinstated as capital of a reunified Germany after the fall of the wall. Travel to the picturesque Rhine Gorge to board Highlight Cruise at Boppard, and glide past medieval hill-top castles and steepleafy vineyards to the legendary Loreley Rock. Rejoin the coach at St Goar and continue to your Rhineland hotel.
Hotel: NH Weinheim (B,D)

Day 6 - Rhineland - Lucerne

Visit Heidelberg, city of the ‘Student Prince’, on the banks of the River Neckar and view the ruined clifftop castle. Take the scenic route along the Rhine Valley to the ancient city of Freiburg, before climbing into the heart of the Black Forest, home of the cuckoo clock industry. After stopping to see how these clocks are made, continue past Lake Titisee and across the Swiss border to Schaffhausen. Admire the Rhine River thundering over the Rhine Falls before driving, via Zurich, to Lake Lucerne.
Hotel: Krone Giswil. (B,D)

Day 7 - Lucerne Sightseeing

See Lucerne’s proud Lion Monument, carved into a limestone cliff and dedicated to the Swiss Guards massacred defending the King during the French Revolution. Take time to stroll across the covered Chapel Bridge and see the baroque Jesuit church. The rest of the day is at leisure; perhaps shop for chocolate or that special timepiece, or take an exciting ride by cog-wheel train and cable-car to the summit of Mount Pilatus for stunning views of the snow-capped peaks. (B,D)

Day 8 - Lucerne - Paris

Leaving the Alpine region, cross the Rhine at Basel and continue into France. Travel past the fortified town of Belfort, gateway to Alsace, and along the forested ridges of the Jura Mountains into Burgundy. Continue through leafy vineyards and past the forests of Fontainebleau to arrive in the glittering French capital of Paris for a two-night stay. Why not sample the fabulous local cuisine tonight?
Hotel: Novotel Hotel Paris Est. (B)

Day 9 - Paris Sightseeing

A sightseeing tour with a local guide takes you by the Île de la Cité to see Notre Dame Cathedral with its famous tale of Quasimodo, the hunchback of Notre Dame. Pass the immense facades of the Louvre and marvel at Garnier’s splendid Opera House. See the Obelisk in the centre of the Place de la Concorde and drive along the elegant Champs Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe. Now stop for photographs and great view of the Eiffel Tower. Spend the afternoon exploring Paris at your own pace. Perhaps take an optional tour to magnificent Versailles and, by night, why not join in the fun at a world famous cabaret show? (B)

Day 10 - Return to USA

After breakfast, your tour comes to an end. Your departure transfer arrives at Charles de Gaulle Airport at 07:30. (B)

Tour Dates & Price
Departs on Returns on Land Only Twin Share pp
European Essentials Europe and Britain 2009
2009
HOT! Friday July 31 Sun August 9 US $1665
Friday Sept. 11 Sun Sept. 20 US $1875
Friday Sept. 18 Sun Sept. 27 US$1875
Friday Sept. 25 Sun Oct. 4 US$1875
Friday Oct. 2 Sun Oct. 11 US$1875

Supplements
Adult Single Supp US $480 16-Apr-2009 to 01-Oct-2009

Prices per person sharing in a twin room Land Only

Confirmed air options are available Pre & post tour accommodation is available upon request.
Young Traveller Discount Ages 5-17 SAVE up to 10% Children under 5 years old are NOT accepted on any escorted tour.

Gems of Italy from $1665*
Visit Rome, Assisi, Sienna, Florence, Padua, Venice, Rome

Day 1 - Sunday

Scheduled transfer from airport to hotel. Overnight.

Day 2 - Monday

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning complimentary pick up from the hotel for the half day tour eternal Rome. Overnight.

Day 3 - Tuesday

Buffet breakfast. Early morning departure for Assisi, the mystic town of Saint Francis still surrounded by ancient walls. Visit the Basilica of Saint Francis still surrounded by ancient walls. Visit the Basilica of Saint Francis with its early Renaissance masterpieces by Giotto and Cimaabue. Proceed on to Siena, the beautiful medieval city renown for the Palio. Then on to Florence. Dinner and overnight.

Day 4 - Wednesday

Buffet breakfast. Guided sightseeing tour of the cradle of the Renaissance. Visit the beautiful Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery of St. John, the Academy of Fine Arts Gallery housing the "David" by Michelangelo and Santa Croce, the 13th century Franciscan church with Cimabue's famous crucifix. Rest of the day at leisure for optional sightseeing or shopping. Dinner and overnight.

Day 5 - Thursday Florence-Padua-Venice

Buffet breakfast. Departure for Venice via Padua, wehre you will visit the famous Cathedral of St. Anthony, guarded by Donatello's Gattamelata. Continue on to Venice and upon arrival enjoy a guided walking tour of this unique city. You will see the Piazza and Basilica of St. Mark, the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons. Then visit a glass factory to see the moulding of glass. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 6 - Friday Venice - Rome

Buffet breakfast. Day at leisure for optional tour to the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello by motorlaunch or for shopping. In the afternoon, return to Rome by motorcoach of Italian Rail. Overnight at the hotel in Rome.

Day 7 - Saturday Rome

Buffet breakfast. Scheduled transfer to the airport.

Highlights by Day
Rome: Visit Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona
Assisi: View of the Churches of St. Francis and St. Claire
Florence: Visit of the Accademia, home of Michelangelo's "David"
Padua: See Donatello's masterpiece, the Gattamelata
Venice: Visit the famous Square of St. Mark and the Bridge of Sighs

Scenic drives along the way
The Tuscan countryside through medieval towns
The lovely Emilia Romagna region
The Veneto region, world famous for its Villa of Palladio

4 Star Hotels with downtown location
Buffet breakfast daily
THree dinners
Service charges and taxes included
Ground transportation by deluxe motorcoach
Local guides and entrance fees

*per person based on double occupancy

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