Grand Australian Rail Adventure – Holiday with Page & Moy

Grand Australian Rail Adventure

Grand Australian Rail Adventure – Holiday with Page & Moy. 24 days from £5502

Australia is a vast and beautiful country that is just waiting to be explored. On this superb tour, you’ll travel through the heart of the country by train, taking in all the sights along the way. With visits to Perth, Adelaide, Alice Springs, Ayers Rock, Cairns, Brisbane and Sydney, plus a number of different transport options, you’re truly spoilt on this fantastic tour.

Call Page & Moy on 0845 358 2639 for more information

Journey highlights
 - The Indian Pacific train travels from Perth through the red desert country to Adelaide
 - The Ghan is a living legend and the ultimate journey to the heart of the Red Centre of the continent, a route blazed by the first Afghan traders and their camels
 - Kuranda Scenic Railway is one of the greatest day trip adventures. Travel through lush tropical rainforest in classic timber carriages on a 34km track
 - The Sunlander train provides a classic rail experience through the breathtaking scenery of Queensland

What’s included
 - Page & Moy Tour Manager
 - Flight to Perth, returning from Sydney
 - 18 nights hotel accommodation on a room only basis plus 3 nights onboard trains including 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners
 - Hotel porterage

Included excursions
 - Ayers Rock at sunrise & sunset
 - City tours of Brisbane & Sydney
 - Kuranda Scenic Railway

Optional excursions
 - Kalgoorlie
 - Cook

Your Accommodation

PERTH – Crowne Plaza Hotel (4-star), 2 nights

ADELAIDE – Holiday Inn Adelaide (4-star), 2/3 nights

ALICE SPRINGS – Crowne Plaza Hotel (4-star), 1 night

AYERS ROCK – Outback Pioneer Hotel (3.5 star), 2 nights

CAIRNS – Holiday Inn Cairns (4-star), 2/4 nights

TOWNSVILLE – Holiday Inn Townsville (4-star), 1 night

BRISBANE – Holiday Inn Brisbane (4-star), 2 nights

SYDNEY – Holiday Inn Old Sydney (4-star), 3 nights

Your Itinerary

DAYS 1 & 2 UK/Perth
We fly overnight to Perth, arriving on Day 2, and transfer to our hotel for a fournight stay. Included half-day sightseeing tour.

DAY 3 Perth
This beautiful city, with its neighbouring port of Fremantle, has golden beaches, superb restaurants, lush green parks and a lovely warm climate, a fine introduction to the relaxed lifestyle of modern Australia. There is a range of fascinating optional excursions available, including a cruise on the Swan River in Fremantle and a full-day drive to the gigantic Wave Rock.

DAY 4 Indian Pacific Train
Head to the East Perth Rail Terminal this morning and board the Indian Pacific train for the start of your spectacular two-night journey to Adelaide. Travelling in Gold Service, you will have a twin or single cabin, which converts to sleeping accommodation at night. There is a basin in each cabin, with showers and toilets at the end of each carriage. All your meals for the duration of the journey are included. You’ll also benefit from the services of a steward throughout the journey.

Travel through the Avon Valley this afternoon, arriving in the historic gold mining town of Kalgoorlie in the evening. Join the ‘whistle-stop tour’ of this interesting township, which includes the beautiful old pubs and classic Australian architecture along Hannan Street, then pay a visit to the floodlit Superpit gold mine. This excursion is available to book with your cabin steward.

DAY 5 Indian Pacific Train
Enjoy a full day aboard the train today. Enjoy a drink in the Gold Lounge, admiring the views and wildlife as you travel through the ancient Nullarbor Plain. Take a whistlestop tour of Cook, one of the world’s most isolated townships and home to just a handful of people.

DAY 6 Adelaide
The Indian Pacific arrives in Adelaide early this morning and we enjoy a half day tour of the city. Stay in Adelaide overnight.

DAY 7 Adelaide
Enjoy a full day at leisure in the city, with optional excursions available.

DAY 8 Adelaide or The Ghan
Today you have two options. The main tour will stay in Adelaide for a further night where there will be a range of optional excursions available to help you get the most of this attractive city.

The Ghan – For those who want to experience the mystique of the iconic Ghan train, after free time in the morning you will board The Ghan for your overnight journey to Alice Springs. You will travel towards Spencer Gulf and Port Augusta before journeying into the famous Outback for which Australia is famous. You will be travelling in Gold Service, where accommodation is the same as aboard the Indian Pacific.

DAY 9 Adelaide – Alice Springs or The Ghan
If you have chosen to stay in Adelaide you will be collected from your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight to Alice Springs, where you will rejoin the rest of the group for an overnight stay.

The Ghan – If you took the option to travel on the Ghan you will spend the day marvelling at the spectacular Outback landscapes, arriving in Alice Springs in the early afternoon where you will rejoin the rest of the group and stay overnight.

DAY 10 Ayers Rock
With the group back together, head into the outback, travelling through the rugged MacDonnel Ranges and stopping at a camel farm en route to the Ayers Rock Resort for a two night stay. During the afternoon, we enjoy an excursion to the mysterious Olgas, a nearby range of 28 spectacular rock domes, perhaps more commonly known as Kata Tjuta. It’s then on to Ayers Rock, or Uluru, to watch the sun set over one of the world’s most spectacular natural sights with a complimentary glass of wine.

DAY 11 Ayers Rock
Enjoy an early start this morning as you watch the sun rise over Ayers Rock, before enjoying a tour of its base. Dine under the stars this evening on a superb Sounds of Silence dinner, then you’ll enjoy a tour of the night sky with an astronomer.

DAY 12 Cairns
Leaving Ayers Rock behind, we fly to Cairns for a two night stay.

DAY 13 Cairns
This relaxed city enjoys an idyllic location, sandwiched between the ocean and lush tropical forests. Join our included journey along the Kuranda Scenic Railway, widely regarded as one of the world’s most spectacular rail journeys.

DAYS 14-16 Cairns – Townsville or Coral Princess Cruise
The main tour stays for a further two nights in Cairns, with a range of optional excursions available to help you relax and enjoy this Queensland resort to the full.

On Day 16 you will be driven down the coast to Townsville where you will stay overnight.

Coral Princess – Alternatively choose to hop aboard Coral Princess for the most wonderful three-night cruise southwards to Townsville. The cruise will sail through the outer Great Barrier Reef, with plenty of opportunities for snorkelling, coral viewing and scuba diving. At the Dunk Island resort, you’ll enjoy a guided walk through the rainforest. Also included is a beach barbecue at exclusive Pelorus Island.

DAY 17 The Sunlander Train
The two groups meet up in Townsville today for the overnight journey southwards to Brisbane, travelling aboard The Sunlander in Queenslander Class twin cabins, with facilities at the end of each carriage. Enjoy a threecourse evening meal.

DAY 18 Brisbane
Arrive in Brisbane this afternoon, then transfer to your hotel for a two night stay.

DAY 19 Brisbane
This morning we include a city sightseeing tour.

DAY 20 Sydney
Board the train for your 14-hour journey to Sydney, travelling in first class seats. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for a three night stay.

DAYS 21 & 22 Sydney
Take our morning sightseeing tour and then free to enjoy the exciting atmosphere and sheer beauty of Sydney.

Optional excursions include a drive to the Blue Mountains.

DAYS 23 & 24 Sydney/UK
Your return flight to the UK, arriving the following day.

Dates, Prices & Departure
holiday ref:EPLAU
07/03/2010  £10342 
07/11/2010  £5502
Deposit £150 per person
Prices are based on the shared occupancy of twin or double rooms with private facilities.

Surcharges
The price of fuel has risen dramatically over the past months in line with oil prices. As a result many airlines and cruise lines have imposed additional fuel charges. In common with other businesses our prices now include an additional charge for all new bookings which has been introduced to cover these costs.

Supplements
Single rooms £1185
Single rooms on Coral Princess £239
Ghan option £699
Coral Princess option £998
Coral Princess & Ghan option £1568
UK Airline Passenger Duty (£40) Included
Holiday Insurance

Travel Information
Flights are by scheduled services of Qantas via Singapore
Departing London Heathrow 1115h
Return arrival 0700h.
Regional connecting flights to London also available.

Call Page & Moy on 0845 358 2639 for more information

A Viennese Christmas by Rail. Holiday with Page & Moy

A Viennese Christmas by Rail

A Viennese Christmas by Rail.  Holiday with Page & Moy - 7 days from £1389.  Stay in 4 and 5-star hotels  

It’s not often you get to travel on the oldest mountain railway track in the world, enjoy a concert in the Baroque church where Mozart’s son studied, or spend an unforgettable Christmas night in the oldest music restaurant in Austria; but now you can on this outstanding tour.  We have chosen an extra-special Viennese hotel, superbly located to allow you to explore at ease, and included a truly unique array of excursions to experience the city’s musical and architectural heritage at its sparkling winter best.

Call Page & Moy on 0845 358 2639 for more information

Highlights
 - Stay in 4 and 5-star hotels
 - Journey to Semmering on the world’s oldest mountain railway track
 - Enjoy a special Christmas dinner at the famous Piaristen Keller

Included excursions
 - Vienna city tour including the Schonbrunn Palace
 - Semmering Railway
 - Danube Valley & Melk Abbey
 - Operetta performance at the Vienna Volksoper

Meal arrangements
3 nights half board and 3 nights bed and breakfast including a special ‘Mozart dinner’ at the Piaristen Keller on Christmas Day with wine tasting. First Class passengers on Eurostar also receive meals and drinks on the train

Also included
 - The services of an experienced Page & Moy Tour Manager
 - Hotel porterage
 - Evening entertainment as described

Your Accommodation

Hotel Maritim (4-star), 1 night bed and breakfast.
This comfortable, contemporary hotel is just a short walk from the heart of Cologne and its ancient, imposing cathedral. Everything is in place to make your stay comfortable, including elegant rooms, a restaurant, choice of bars, health club with indoor pool, fitness room, sauna and Turkish bath. As well as sightseeing, take time to discover the hotel’s impressive 100-metre-long glass-roofed promenade of exclusive shops and cafes.

Hotel Marriott (5-star), 4 nights (3 nights half board, 1 night bed and breakfast).
Welcome to one of Vienna’s most prestigious hotels, conveniently located next to the Stadtpark, where you’ll find the famous Kursalon. This is where generations of the Strauss family conducted the house orchestra and created a musical legend that still stirs souls around the world. You are also just a few minutes’ walk from the Ringstrasse, the grand State Opera House and St Stephen’s Square. The hotel itself features air-conditioned rooms furnished in classical Viennese style with satellite TV, minibar, safe and hairdrier. You can also enjoy an indoor pool, several restaurants and bars, and a fitness centre with a sauna.

Your Itinerary

22 DECEMBER London/Cologne
Meet your Tour Manager at London St Pancras for the Eurostar service to Brussels before continuing by InterCity Express to the charming city of Cologne, which we’ll reach by late afternoon. A coach will be ready to transfer us to our 4-star hotel, located in the heart of the city. You have the evening at leisure to explore, mingle with the locals in the Alter Markt or soak up the festive atmosphere around the irresistibly vibrant stalls of the city’s legendary Christmas markets.

23 DECEMBER Vienna
Leaving Cologne behind, we travel by high-speed InterCity Express across the heart of Europe to the great city of Vienna. A warm Austrian welcome awaits us, including Christmas cocktails and a sumptuous buffet dinner.

CHRISTMAS EVE Vienna
A magical and memorable Christmas Eve begins with a visit to St Stephen’s Cathedral. Today’s tour also takes us to the Hofburg Palace, the Ringstrasse and the worldfamous Schönbrunn Palace – the neo-Classical-style grand summer residence of the Hapsburg monarchy. We experience first-hand what it was like to live as an Emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire as we walk through the beautiful grounds and savour the awe-inspiring interiors with their sumptuous furniture and rococo designs. In the evening we are royally entertained with a very special five-course gala dinner in the hotel to mark the beginning of Christmas. To really get into the Christmas spirit, why not attend Midnight Mass in one of the nearby churches?

CHRISTMAS DAY The Semmering Railway
This is one Christmas you’ll never forget as we journey through stunning scenery on the oldest mountain railway track in the world to the beautiful ski resort of Semmering. The railway, started in 1848, is a feat of engineering that has been recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The enjoyment continues in the evening with a ‘Mozart dinner’ at the Piaristen Keller, the oldest music restaurant in Austria. Mozart himself was a regular visitor and his son studied at the Baroque church nearby. The evening begins with a concert at the church followed by dinner and a tour of the ancient wine cellars.

BOXING DAY The Danube Valley & Melk Abbey
Prepare to be amazed as we tour the magnificent ancient castles and terraced vineyards of the Danube Valley in Lower Austria. Along the way we are taken on a fascinating guided tour of Melk Abbey, one of Austria’s most famous monasteries. The day ends with the return to Vienna to see a magical operetta at the Vienna Volksoper, a venue steeped in history. What better way to end a Viennese Christmas?

27 DECEMBER Cologne
The return trip across Europe begins with a morning departure on the highspeed InterCity Express to Cologne, arriving in the early evening, where a coach will transfer you to your 4-star hotel.

28 DECEMBER Cologne/London
We leave Cologne this morning for the comfortable journey to Brussels, where we join the connecting Eurostar service to London St Pancras. First class passengers can enjoy a meal and drinks before we arrive back mid-afternoon.

Dates, Prices & Departure
holiday ref: EXATVC
22/12/2009  £1389
Deposit £100 per person
Prices are based on the shared occupancy of twin or double rooms with private facilities.

Supplements
Single room supplement £360
Holiday Insurance
Please see general information for details of items not included in the holiday price and our price promise.

Travel Information
Return Eurostar service from London St. Pancras
Departing 1000 hrs
Return arrival 1903 hrs

Transfers
Transfer time from the station to your hotel is approximatley 30 minutes

Make your own way
Save £150

Call Page & Moy on 0845 358 2639 for more information

The Best of Catalonia by Train – Holiday with Travelsphere

The Best of Catalonia by Train

The Best of Catalonia by Train – Holiday with Travelsphere.  Ten days from £899. 

Take time to explore this stunning region.  This exciting holiday takes you by high-speed rail through France to reach the Spanish region of Catalonia, with its stunning coastline set against a backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea.  All excursions are included as well as convenient stopovers in France in each direction.

Telephone Travelsphere on 0845 358 2368 to find out more

Highlights Include
 - Besalú
 - Gerona

What’s Included
 - Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager
 - Return travel by Eurostar and TGV to Perpignan in standard class (upgrades available at a supplement)
 - Transfers between station and hotel
 - Seven nights’ half board accommodation in Tossa de Mar
 - Overnight hotel accommodation in Perpignan and Lyon as detailed

Optional excursions
 - Barcelona
 - Montserrat
 - Coastline tour

Accommodation
You will stay at the Hotel Golden Bahia in Tossa de Mar, around 10 minutes’ walk from the beach. Amenities include a bar, restaurant, lift, rooftop terrace, jacuzzi, four swimming pools and shop. All airconditioned bedrooms feature private facilities, telephone and satellite TV.

DAY 1 – UK/Perpignan
Morning departure from London St. Pancras or Ebbsfleet on the Eurostar service to France. From Paris Gare Du Nord, join the TGV service to Perpignan, just 13 miles from the Spanish border and transfer to our hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

DAY 2 – Besalú/Gerona
Enjoy free time in Perpignan before leaving by coach and crossing into Spain. We visit the medieval towns of Besalú and Gerona, before arriving at our hotel in Tossa de Mar for a seven night stay.

DAYS 3 TO 8 – Tossa de Mar
The Costa Brava is a delightful stretch of Catalonian coastline with charming fishing villages and tourist resorts. The attractive town of Tossa de Mar has an unspoilt old town, lovely sandy beaches and a promenade. There is a good selection of restaurants, bars and amenities in the town. You are free to relax or alternatively, why not join our programme of optional excursions:

Barcelona – A full day excursion to one of Europe’s most exciting cities and the capital of Catalonia.

Montserrat - A three-quarter day tour to the famous cliff-side monastery.

Coastline Tour – A three-quarter day tour along the spectacular coast including a visit to the traditional Spanish town of Sant Feliu de Guixols.

DAY 9 – Lyon
Transfer back to Perpignan for the lunchtime TGV departure to Lyon Part Dieu, arriving late afternoon. Overnight accommodation on a half board basis in Lyon.

DAY 10 – Lille/UK
Morning at leisure before rejoining the TGV service to Lille, then the Eurostar back to Ebbsfleet or St. Pancras.

Dates, Prices & Departure
holiday ref: PESB
29/05/2010  £899  
19/06/2010  £959  
18/09/2010  £959  
Deposit £100 per person
All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities

Surcharges
The Pound has recently fallen significantly in value against other European currencies and, in common with many other businesses, our prices now include an additional charge for all new bookings which has been introduced to cover these additional costs.

Supplements
Single room supplement £190
Upgrades to Leisure Select (1st Class) on Eurostar from £150 per person
Holiday insurance

Travel Information
Eurostar departing London St. Pancras 0926 hrs, Return arrival 1903 hrs
Eurostar departing Ebbsfleet 0942 hrs, Return arrival 1845 hrs
All timings are approximate and may be subject to variation

Telephone Travelsphere on 0845 358 2368 to find out more

Scenic Welsh Railways Train Holiday

Scenic Welsh Railways

Scenic Welsh Railways holiday with Page & Moy – 5 days from £349.

Experience the latest great rail journey of the world, as you take traditional narrow gauge steam trains through the beautiful Welsh countryside. From your base in the pretty seaside resort of Llandudno, you’ll discover market towns, mountains, coastal views and castles.

Call Page & Moy on 0845 358 2639 for more information

Journey Highlights
 - Enjoy views of southern Snowdonia from the dramatic Barmouth Estuary railway bridge 
 - The imposing Harlech Castle, a beautifully preserved historic castle 
 - Mount Snowdon, the highest mountain in England and Wales

What’s included
 - Page & Moy Tour Manager
 - 4 nights hotel accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis

Included excursions
 - Journeys on the Welsh Highland Railway, Ffestiniog Railway and Cambrian Steam Railway 
 - Guided tour of Conwy and Conwy Castle

Your Accommodation
The Broadway Hotel, llandudno (2-star), 4 nights bed and breakfast.
Built in 1865, this centrally-located Victorian hotel is just 200 yards from the seafront. The hotel has a restaurant and guest rooms have private facilities, TV, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdrier.

Your Itinerary
DAY 1 Llandudno
We meet in Llandudno, which will be our base for the next four nights. Llandudno is a delightful seaside resort with grand seafront hotels, promenades and a pier. One of the attractions of the town is the Great Orme Railway which is a mountain tramway offering spectacular views across the bay and beyond.

DAY 2 Snowdonia
We begin our rail adventure this morning as we follow the coast along to Caernarfon and Caernarfon Castle and join the Welsh Highland Railway. We’ll travel aboard this delightful steam train into the Snowdonia National Park, around bends, up hills and through the Aberglaslyn Pass until we reach Porthmadog. From here we join the oldest independent railway in the world, the Ffestiniog Railway, another stunning steam locomotive. We travel deeper into the Snowdonia National Park, arriving at our final destination of Blaenau Ffestiniog. We transfer back to Llandudno later on via the pretty town of Betws-Y-Coed.

DAY 3 Pwllheli
Our steam journey continues today as we head to Machynlleth and join the Cambrian Steam Railway. Follow coastal tracks, passing Cardigan Bay, Mawddach estuary, Harlech Castle, and of course the spectacular Snowdonian mountains, as well as crossing the famous Barmouth bridge. We reach the seaside market town of Pwllheli this afternoon and make the return journey by coach back to Llandudno.

DAY 4 Conwy
The castle at Conwy is an imposing and impressive example of a medieval fortress and we’ll explore it today on an included guided tour. Of all the castles in Wales, this is arguably the most impressive with its eight towers which stand majestically overlooking the estuary.

DAY 5 Llandudno
Depart after breakfast and make your own way home.

Dates, Prices & Departure
holiday ref:EPBW
17/05/2010  £349  
21/06/2010  £359  
06/09/2010  £359  

Deposit £100 per person
Prices are based on the shared occupancy of twin or double rooms with private facilities.

Surcharges
The Pound has recently fallen significantly in value against other European currencies and, in common with many other businesses, our prices now include an additional charge for all new bookings which has been introduced to cover these additional costs.

Supplements
Single rooms £100
Holiday Insurance

Travel Information
Make your own way to your hotel in Llandudno

Suggested options:
Drive to the hotel. Car parking is available at the rear of the hotel 
By National Express 
By train 
Book your flight with a low-cost airline

Call Page & Moy on 0845 358 2639 for more information

Scottish Highlands Rail Holiday

Scottish Rail Holiday

Scottish Highlands rail holiday with Page & Moy - 5 days from £449.

Take an unforgettable journey into the heart of the Highlands. Experience nature at its finest along Scotland’s coast, see stunning architecture, take trips by train to the famous Cairngorm Mountain and then delve into Scottish history at Culloden Battlefield.

For the ultimate Scottish memory, we take a super journey on the Kyle Line from Inverness to the Kyle of Lochalsh railway, before a visit to Loch Ness completes this fascinating trip.

Call Page & Moy on 0845 358 2639 for more information

Included excursions
 - Journey on the Kyle Line 
 - Cruise on the Moray Firth
 - Cairngorm Funicular Railway & Strathspey Steam Railway
 - Culloden Battlefield
 - Loch Ness Cruise & Urquhart Castle

Meal arrangements
 - 4 nights half board

Also included
 - The services of an experienced Page & Moy Tour Manager

Your Accommodation
Columba Hotel (3-star), 4 nights half board.
This lovely hotel is located in the centre of the city on the banks of the River Ness. The shops and main tourist attractions are within easy walking distance and the hotel facilities include a restaurant, bar and lounge. All guest rooms feature private facilities, TV, telephone, tea/ coffee making facilities and a hairdrier.

Your Itinerary
DAY 1 Inverness
Make your own way to Inverness for the start of your four-night Scottish break.

DAY 2 Moray Firth
This morning enjoy a cruise on the Moray Firth, the largest of Scotland’s inlets. In the afternoon, take time to explore Inverness. Formally just an ancient fort, Inverness is now a lively city and capital of the Highlands.

DAY 3 Cairngorm Mountains
After a scenic drive this morning we reach the famous Cairngorm Funicular Railway, which is the UK’s highest mountain railway. From here we travel to the top of the Cairngorm Mountain, a journey of just eight minutes. We continue to Aviemore for a nostalgic trip on the Strathspey Steam Railway through the striking Boat of Garten to Broomhill. In the afternoon we pay a visit to the Culloden Battlefield where George II’s troops defeated Bonnie Prince Charlie’s army and finally crushed the Jacobite Rising, which sought to restore the House of Stuart to the British throne.

DAY 4 Kyle of Lochalsh & Loch Ness
This morning enjoy a real highlight of your holiday, as we take one of the most scenic rail journeys in the world from Inverness to the Kyle of Lochalsh on the west coast. Lunch (not included) can be enjoyed in Lochalsh beforewe head back towards Inverness via Loch Ness, where we enjoy a cruise and a tour of Urquhart Castle.

DAY 5 Inverness
After breakfast make your own way home.

Dates, Prices & Departure
holiday ref:EEGBIH
02/10/2009  £449  

Deposit £100 per person
Prices are based on the shared occupancy of twin or double rooms with private facilities.

Supplements
Single supplement £80

Travel Information
Make your own way to your hotel in Inverness

Suggested options:
By car
By coach with National Express
By train to Inverness
Book your flight to Inverness with a low-cost airline

Call Page & Moy on 0845 358 2639 for more information

Brussels Christmas Markets by Eurostar – 3 days from £249

 

Brussels Christmas Markets by Eurostar

 

Brussels Christmas Markets by Eurostar with Travelsphere -  3 days from £249.  Christmas markets of Brussels, Bruges and Liège

Get to know the cosmopolitan city of Brussels, enchanting Bruges and lovely Liège, then shop until you drop in the traditional Christmas markets.

What’s Included
 - Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager
 - Return travel by Eurostar in standard class (Leisure Select upgrades available)
 - Return transfers between the station and your hotel
 - Two nights’ accommodation including breakfast

Excursions as follows:
 - City tour of Brussels
 - Visits to Bruges & Liège

Telephone Travelsphere on 0845 358 2368 to find out more

Accommodation
You will stay at the Hotel Ibis Brussels, superbly located just off the Grande Place. The hotel has a bar and restaurant and all bedrooms have private facilities, telephone and TV.
 
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart on your Eurostar service to Brussels and an included city tour by coach before reaching your hotel for a two night stay. Rest of the day at leisure. This evening join optional visits to a son et lumière show in the Grande Place and the Christmas market by St. Catherine’s Church.

Day 2
An included full day trip by train to Bruges with its superb shops, restaurants and cafés. Visit the traditional Christmas market in the old town and perhaps pick up intricate lace, delicious chocolate and sample the famous Belgian beer. Evening free to relax back in Brussels.

Day 3
An included trip by train to Liège to stroll around the Christmas market in the Place St. Lambard, before returning to Brussels for your return Eurostar journey.

Dates, Prices & Departure
holiday ref: PEBCM
12/12/2009  £249

Deposit £100 per person
All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities

Surcharges
The Pound has recently fallen significantly in value against other European currencies and, in common with many other businesses, our prices now include an additional charge for all new bookings which has been introduced to cover these additional costs.

Supplements
Single room £120
Upgrade to 1st Class rail travel for £120 (includes meal and drinks)
Holiday Insurance

Travel Information
Pre-Christmas Breaks by Eurostar
Make your way to the new, more convenient Eurostar departure station at London St Pancras. This is very well connected by the underground and other rail companies and journey times are reduced due to the station being served by a high speed line. You can upgrade to Leisure Select (lst Class) for £120 per person return, which includes a meal and drinks.

Departing London St. Pancras 0859 hrs / Ebbsfleet 0915 hrs
Return arrival London St. Pancras 1903 hrs / Ebbsfleet 1845hrs
All timings are approximate and may be subject to variation.

 
Telephone Travelsphere on 0845 358 2368 to find out more

A Viennese Christmas by Rail – 7 days from £1389

A Viennese Christmas by Rail - 7 days from £1389

A Viennese Christmas by Rail with Page & Moy - 7 days from £1389.  Stay in 4 and 5-star hotels  

It’s not often you get to travel on the oldest mountain railway track in the world, enjoy a concert in the Baroque church where Mozart’s son studied, or spend an unforgettable Christmas night in the oldest music restaurant in Austria; but now you can on this outstanding tour. We have chosen an extra-special Viennese hotel, superbly located to allow you to explore at ease, and included a truly unique array of excursions to experience the city’s musical and architectural heritage at its sparkling winter best.

Call Page & Moy on 0845 358 2639 for more information

Highlights
• Stay in 4 and 5-star hotels
• Journey to Semmering on the world’s oldest mountain railway track
• Enjoy a special Christmas dinner at the famous Piaristen Keller

Included excursions
• Vienna city tour including the Schonbrunn Palace
• Semmering Railway
• Danube Valley & Melk Abbey
• Operetta performance at the Vienna Volksoper

Meal arrangements
3 nights half board and 3 nights bed and breakfast including a special ‘Mozart dinner’ at the Piaristen Keller on Christmas Day with wine tasting. First Class passengers on Eurostar also receive meals and drinks on the train

Also included
• The services of an experienced Page & Moy Tour Manager
• Hotel porterage
• Evening entertainment as described

Your Accommodation
Hotel Maritim (4-star), 1 night bed and breakfast.
This comfortable, contemporary hotel is just a short walk from the heart of Cologne and its ancient, imposing cathedral. Everything is in place to make your stay comfortable, including elegant rooms, a restaurant, choice of bars, health club with indoor pool, fitness room, sauna and Turkish bath. As well as sightseeing, take time to discover the hotel’s impressive 100-metre-long glass-roofed promenade of exclusive shops and cafes.

Hotel Marriott (5-star), 4 nights (3 nights half board, 1 night bed and breakfast).
Welcome to one of Vienna’s most prestigious hotels, conveniently located next to the Stadtpark, where you’ll find the famous Kursalon. This is where generations of the Strauss family conducted the house orchestra and created a musical legend that still stirs souls around the world. You are also just a few minutes’ walk from the Ringstrasse, the grand State Opera House and St Stephen’s Square. The hotel itself features air-conditioned rooms furnished in classical Viennese style with satellite TV, minibar, safe and hairdrier. You can also enjoy an indoor pool, several restaurants and bars, and a fitness centre with a sauna.

Your Itinerary
22 DECEMBER London/Cologne
Meet your Tour Manager at London St Pancras for the Eurostar service to Brussels before continuing by InterCity Express to the charming city of Cologne, which we’ll reach by late afternoon. A coach will be ready to transfer us to our 4-star hotel, located in the heart of the city. You have the evening at leisure to explore, mingle with the locals in the Alter Markt or soak up the festive atmosphere around the irresistibly vibrant stalls of the city’s legendary Christmas markets.

23 DECEMBER Vienna
Leaving Cologne behind, we travel by high-speed InterCity Express across the heart of Europe to the great city of Vienna. A warm Austrian welcome awaits us, including Christmas cocktails and a sumptuous buffet dinner.

CHRISTMAS EVE Vienna
A magical and memorable Christmas Eve begins with a visit to St Stephen’s Cathedral. Today’s tour also takes us to the Hofburg Palace, the Ringstrasse and the worldfamous Schönbrunn Palace – the neo-Classical-style grand summer residence of the Hapsburg monarchy. We experience first-hand what it was like to live as an Emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire as we walk through the beautiful grounds and savour the awe-inspiring interiors with their sumptuous furniture and rococo designs. In the evening we are royally entertained with a very special five-course gala dinner in the hotel to mark the beginning of Christmas. To really get into the Christmas spirit, why not attend Midnight Mass in one of the nearby churches?

CHRISTMAS DAY The Semmering Railway
This is one Christmas you’ll never forget as we journey through stunning scenery on the oldest mountain railway track in the world to the beautiful ski resort of Semmering. The railway, started in 1848, is a feat of engineering that has been recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The enjoyment continues in the evening with a ‘Mozart dinner’ at the Piaristen Keller, the oldest music restaurant in Austria. Mozart himself was a regular visitor and his son studied at the Baroque church nearby. The evening begins with a concert at the church followed by dinner and a tour of the ancient wine cellars.

BOXING DAY The Danube Valley & Melk Abbey
Prepare to be amazed as we tour the magnificent ancient castles and terraced vineyards of the Danube Valley in Lower Austria. Along the way we are taken on a fascinating guided tour of Melk Abbey, one of Austria’s most famous monasteries. The day ends with the return to Vienna to see a magical operetta at the Vienna Volksoper, a venue steeped in history. What better way to end a Viennese Christmas?

27 DECEMBER Cologne
The return trip across Europe begins with a morning departure on the highspeed InterCity Express to Cologne, arriving in the early evening, where a coach will transfer you to your 4-star hotel.

28 DECEMBER Cologne/London
We leave Cologne this morning for the comfortable journey to Brussels, where we join the connecting Eurostar service to London St Pancras. First class passengers can enjoy a meal and drinks before we arrive back mid-afternoon.

Dates, Prices & Departure
holiday ref: EXATVC
22/12/2009  £1389 Show Stations 

Deposit £100 per person
Prices are based on the shared occupancy of twin or double rooms with private facilities.
Supplements
Single room supplement £360
Holiday Insurance
Please see general information for details of items not included in the holiday price and our price promise.

Travel Information
Return Eurostar service from London St. Pancras
Departing 1000 hrs
Return arrival 1903 hrs

Transfers
Transfer time from the station to your hotel is approximatley 30 minutes

Make your own way
Save £150

Call Page & Moy on 0845 358 2639 for more information

Christmas in the Black Forest by Train with Page & Moy – 7 days from £979

Christmas in the Black Forest by train

Christmas in the Black Forest by train with Page & Moy – 7 days from £979

The German Black Forest is a true winter wonderland. Experience it for yourself this Christmas on our superb festive getaway. You will travel to Germany by train, making the start and end of your holiday so easy. With two torchlit walks and a horse drawn carriage ride included, this is sure to be a magical Christmas. Highlights – Enjoy a festive candlelit buffet – Visit the Southern Black Forest – Included horse-drawn carriage ride to the Barental

Call Page & Moy on 0845 358 2639 for more information

Included excursions
 - Strasbourg
 - Black Forest
- Horse drawn carriage ride
- Two torchlit walks

Optional excursions
– Freiburg
- Rhine Falls

Meal arrangements
- 6 nights half board including a festive Christmas Eve meal, candlelit buffet on Christmas Day and one lunch

Also included
– The services of an experienced Page & Moy Tour Manager
- Hotel porterage

Your Accommodation
Hotel Hofgut Sternen (3-star), 6 nights half board. This comfortable hotel, built in the traditional Black Forest style, offers a bar and restaurant. Guest rooms are comfortably furnished in typical Black Forest fashion and all have private facilities, TV, telephone, hairdrier and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a lift in the hotel.

Your Itinerary
22 DECEMBER UK/Breitnau
We meet our Tour Manager at London St Pancras and join the Eurostar service to Paris Nord. After a short coach transfer to Paris Est we board the TGV to Karlsruhe, from where we transfer to the local German service to Freiburg. A coach then takes us to our hotel in Breitnau for a six-night stay. Enjoy a welcome drink and three-course meal in the hotel tonight.

23 DECEMBER Freiburg
Today you are at leisure to discover the area around your hotel, or join our optional three-quarter day excursion to Freiburg. Located on the edge of the Black Forest, Freiburg is one of Germany’s most attractive towns. Join a local guide for a walking tour, or head to the Christmas market for a last minute gift. We also stop in the beautiful town of Triberg before returning to the hotel for a buffet dinner this evening.

CHRISTMAS EVE Strasbourg & Colmar
Today we journey across the border into the Alsace region of France, visiting Strasbourg, where we have time to stroll around the delightful Petite-France district before heading along part of the Alsace Wine Route to Colmar, which has a beautiful mediaeval centre. Returning to the hotel, we can take part in traditional Christmas Eve celebrations. Take your place for the torchlit procession to the chapel of St Oswald, where we attend the Christmas service and enjoy a glass of mulled wine before returning to the hotel for a fourcourse festive dinner.

CHRISTMAS DAY Black Forest
Today we take a scenic tour of the southern Black Forest, calling at the nearby resort of Titisee, on the banks of the lake of the same name. This spa resort has a charming village atmosphere, perfect for a crisp winter walk. Back at the hotel tonight there will be a festive candlelight buffet.

BOXING DAY Rhine Falls
Today you will have the opportunity to cross into Switzerland, visiting the incredible Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen, considered to be the most spectacular in Europe. There will also be a visit to pretty Stein am Rhine. This evening, take part in a Black Forest tradition before dinner, as we take a torchlit walk to the historic saw mill.

27 DECEMBER Barental
This morning we enjoy a magical horse drawn carriage ride to the Barental, where a traditional Black Forest lunch is served in the Baren hut. You can then choose to either walk back through the wintry landscape to the hotel, or take the provided transfer. The rest of the afternoon will be at leisure to relax or do a little more exploration of this winter wonderland. There will be a buffet dinner this evening.

 28 DECEMBER Breitnau/UK
Retrace your steps as you travel by train back to the UK, arriving at London St Pancras this evening.

Dates, Prices & Departure
holiday ref:EXDEBF
22/12/2009 £979

Deposit £100 per person
Price is based on the shared occupancy of twin or double rooms with private facilities.

Supplements
- Single rooms £275
- Holiday insurance

Travel Information
Return Eurostar service from London St. Pancras
Departing 1025 hrs
Return arrival 2006 hrs

Transfers
Transfer time from the station to your hotel is approximately 30 minutes

Call Page & Moy on 0845 358 2639 for more information

Highlights of Tuscany by Train – 10 days from £989

Highlights of Tuscany by Train

Highlights of Tuscany by train – 10 days from £989.  Eurostar departure from London St. Pancras or Ebbsfleet with Travelsphere
 
This area of Italy continues to be a firm favourite for our customers. The Versilian coastline is an ideal location to relax and unwind by golden sands, enjoy a stroll along the promenade and relax over a drink at a pavement café. Inland is a tapestry of beautiful rolling countryside, olive groves, vibrant culture and superb landmarks to visit.

Telephone Travelsphere on 0845 358 2368 to find out more and reserve your space

What’s Included
 - Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager
 - Return travel by Eurostar and TGV in standard class (upgrades available at a supplement)
 - Transfers between station and hotels
 - Seven nights’ half board accommodation
 -Overnight hotel accommodation as detailed

Included excursions
 - Pisa
 - Florence
 - Lucca
 - San Gimignano & Siena

Accommodation
You will stay in the Grand Hotel Riviera in Lido di Camaiore. The hotel has a restaurant, terrace bar, swimming pool and lift. All bedrooms have private facilities, TV and telephone.  In Nice, you will stay in a comfortable medium grade hotel such as the Ibis Centre.

Itinerary

DAY 1: UK to Nice
Morning departure from London St. Pancras or Ebbsfleet International on the Eurostar service to France. Changing at Lille, you board the TGV service which continues through the French countryside to Nice for an overnight stay including breakfast.

DAY 2: Genoa
Our rail journey continues to Genoa. Transfer by coach to your hotel at Lido di Camaiore for a seven night stay.

DAYS 3 to 8: Lido di Camaiore
Relax or join our four included excursions by coach:

Pisa – A half day trip to nearby Pisa.

Florence – A full day tour of the art city and cultural capital of Italy with a city guide.

Lucca – A three-quarter day trip to the walled town of Lucca, followed by lunch at a local winery.

San Gimignano & Siena – A leisurely full day scenic drive to these two classic medieval hilltop towns.

DAY 9: Genoa to Nice
Transfer to Genoa and return by train to France for an overnight stay in Nice including breakfast.

DAY 10: Nice to UK
Continue by TGV service to Lille, arriving in Ebbsfleet and London in the early evening.

Dates, Prices & Departure
holiday ref: PEIT
29/08/2009  £989

Deposit £100 per person
All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities

Surcharges
The Pound has recently fallen significantly in value against other European currencies and, in common with many other businesses, our prices now include an additional charge for all new bookings which has been introduced to cover these additional costs.

Supplements
Single room supplement from £165
Upgrades to Leisure Select (1st Class) on Eurostar £205 per person (includes meals and drinks)
Holiday Insurance

Travel Information
Eurostar departure from London St. Pancras
Departing 0700hrs
Return arrival 1903hrs

Eurostar departure from Ebbsfleet
Departing 0714hrs
Return arrival 1845hrs

Telephone Travelsphere on 0845 358 2368 to find out more and reserve your space

Strasbourg & the Alsace by Eurostar – 5 days from £439

Strasbourg & the Alsace by Eurostar

Strasbourg & the Alsace by Eurostar - 5 days from £439.  Travel by Eurostar and TGV with Travelsphere.
 
This superb short break takes you to the delightful cosmopolitan city of Strasbourg, capital of the beautiful Alsace region. We include an orientation tour of the city and a visit to picturesque Colmar. There’s also an optional excursion along the Alsace Wine Road.

Telephone Travelsphere on 0845 358 2368 to find out more and reserve your space

What’s Included
 - Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager
 - Return travel by Eurostar and TGV in standard class (upgrades available at a supplement)
 - Station transfers in Paris
 - Transfers between station and hotel
 - Four nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation
 - Dinner at a local restaurant on one evening

Included excursions
 - Strasbourg
 - Colmar & Keysersberg

Accommodation
You will stay in the comfortable medium grade Best Western Monopole-Metropole, conveniently located within a few minutes’walk of Strasbourg’s La Petite France district. Hotel amenities include a bar, lounge and lift. The comfortably furnished bedrooms feature private facilities, TV and telephone. On one evening during your stay we include dinner at a local restaurant to sample the local Alsace cuisine.

DAY 1: UK to Strasbourg
Depart on a morning Eurostar service from London St. Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Paris Gare du Nord. You will then transfer by coach to Paris Gare de l’Est where you board the TGV service to Strasbourg. On arrival transfer to your hotel for a four night stay.

DAYS 2 to 4: Strasbourg
Free to explore Strasbourg under your own steam, or enjoy our two included excursions: Strasbourg – Our included morning walking tour of Strasbourg’s old quarter starts at the landmark of the city, the Notre Dame Cathedral. Your afternoon is free to explore at your own pace. You could take an optional boat trip through the network of canals – a great way to see the city.

Colmar & Kaysersberg – Enjoy a guided tour of Colmar, home to the creator of the Statue of Liberty, before moving on to Kaysersberg. One of the prettiest villages on the Alsace Wine Road, Kaysersberg has an impressive 12th century hillside fortress.

We also offer an optional excursion:

The Alsace Wine Road – This fascinating full day excursion takes you along the Alsace Wine Road, starting at Gertwiller where you visit a shop selling the famous gingerbread, before continuing to Chateau Haut Koenigsbourg and Ribeauville. It’s then on to the wine cellars of Zellenberg for a tasting before finishing the day in Riquewihr, which has remained virtually unchanged since the 16th century.

DAY 5: Strasbourg to UK
In the early afternoon we board the TGV service to Paris and take the Eurostar for your return journey to the UK, arriving early evening.

Dates, Prices & Departure
holiday ref: PEFS
16/08/2009  £469
11/10/2009  £439
02/05/2010  £489
15/08/2010  £499
10/10/2010  £479

Deposit £100 Per Person
All prices are per person and are based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities.

Supplements
Single room supplement from £64
Holiday Insurance

Travel Information
Eurostar departure from London St. Pancras
Departing 0926hrs
Return arrival 1734hrs

Eurostar departure from Ebbsfleet
Departing 0942hrs
Return arrival 1718hrs

Telephone Travelsphere on 0845 358 2368 to find out more and reserve your space