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Best of South Africa
An Amazing Journey from Johannesburg to Cape Town
25 August – 10 SEPTEMBER 2011
The Rhythm of Africa is timeless. On this magnificent trip you will see the very best of South Africa. We will visit the two best game parks of Kruger and Hluhluwe where you are sure to see the “Big 5”. We will canoe with Hippos and see the Majestic Indian Ocean coastline and the Heritage listed St Lucia Wetlands.
Leaving the wildlife behind we will drive the famed Garden Route from Port Elizabeth to George before heading inland and down through the Klein Karoo into the Robertson valley wine area and the longest wine route in the world.
Our last few of days will be spent in Cape Town with a trip to the Cape of Good Hope to complete our grand tour of South Africa
Tour Highlights Include – Kruger National Park • Swaziland & the Ancient Rhythms of Africa • Hluhluwe National Park • St Lucia • Durban • Garden Route & Knysna • Oudsshoorn & the Klein Karoo • Robertson Valley Wine District • Robbin Island Prison • Table Mountain • Cape of Good Hope • Cape Town’s V & A Waterfront
Land Tour Only Ex Johannesburg $4850* per person twin share
*Conditions apply: Tour price is per person twin share, price does not include international airfares call us for the current price
East Coast Canada & USA
Experience the Ultimate North American experience on our 26 Day Tour the East Coast of USA and Canada.
21 September - 16 October 2011
Meet in New York City for an exciting sightseeing tour, then travel north to Boston, a city known for its colonial history and modern innovation. Pass mountains, vast forests, and many lakes on your way to Quebec, a French-Canadian province. Travel south through Canada’s French Corridor visiting Montreal; Ottawa and Toronto. A highlight will be the Maid of the Mist cruise for up-close views of Niagara Falls. View the Appalachian Mountains in Pennsylvania Dutch Country; learn about the faith, culture, and way of life of the Amish in Lancaster County before you visit the capital of the U.S., Washington DC. After a few days in New York City, join the ‘Highlights of Sunny Florida’ in Cocoa Beach and head to Cape Canaveral for a NASA tour at the Kennedy Space Center. Visit Fort Lauderdale and Miami Beach before crossing 42 bridges to Key West, the southernmost town in the continental United States Experience the Everglades via a thrilling ride aboard an airboat. Relax at St Pete Beach, before heading to Orlando.
Land Tour Only Ex New York $4523* per person twin share
*Conditions apply: Tour price is per person twin share, price does not include international airfares call us for the current price
Icons of South America
Join Bill and immerse yourself in the history and culture on this 23 day luxury tour of South America with Scenic Tours.
6th May 2012 - 28th May 2012
Tour Highlights:
Three night stay in the breathtaking Sacred Valley
Enjoy a walking tour of the town of Ollantaytambo, the oldest continuously occupied settlement in the Americas
Journey by rail to Machu Picchu where you have a full day visit to the ancient Inca site
Embark on a rail journey onboard the Vistadome train taking in the breathtaking views whilst enjoying afternoon tea
Marvel at the mix of Incan, Spanish and modern architecture during a walking tour of Cuzco
Tour the Inca ruins of Sacsayhuaman
Enjoy a free day to explore Cuzco at your own pace
Visit and learn about the lifestyle of the community within the unique floating islands of Uros
Two night stay at the World Heritage listed Iguazu Falls for a relaxing stay inside the Brazilian National Park
View the Argentinian Falls onboard the ecological train
Guided walking tour of the Brazilian Falls
Tour of Buenos Aires, famed as the “Paris of the Americas”
Experience the city highlights of Rio de Janeiro including the Corcovado Museum, ‘Christ’ Statue and ride the cable car to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain
Special Group Price - Ex. Melbourne^
Passenger 1: $12,905
Passenger 2: $10,495 Tour price is per person twin share. Price includes Partner Fly Free,
International Air Taxes of approx $160pp, Internal Flights and variable Air
Taxes of approx $335pp. Single Supplement $3,200.Escort is subject to min. numbers
GRAND EUROPEAN RIVER CRUISE
The Ultimate River Cruise through the waterways of Europe!15 magical days cruising along the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers.
17th June 2012 - 1st July 2012
Join Lyn and Aris for 15 magical days cruising the Rhine, Main and Danube
Rivers from imperial Budapest to Holland’s windmill-studded tulip fields. This epic voyage presents the highlights of Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and Holland. Savour a decadent Sachertorte in a Viennese café, marvel at the engineering feat of the Main-Danube Canal; delight in the picturesque vineyards of Austria’s Wachau Valley and view the delightful fairy-tale castles cruising through Germany. Along the way discover the legend of the Lorelei, the ancient art of glassblowing, the music of Mozart and
much more. Step aboard the brand new `Viking Freya’ - offering state-of-the-art engineering, design and luxury. Choose from a variety of stateroom classes, onboard entertainment options and enjoy the revolutionary indoor-outdoor Aquavit Terrace located at the bow of the ship. This `green’ ship features an energyefficient hybrid engine, solar panels and an organic herb garden. Guests
are accommodated in comfortable, understated elegance, with hotel-style
beds and amenities, including a 26 inch flat panel TV and in-room refrigerator.
Along with this magnificent cruise through Europe you have an opportunity to indulge in a pre-tour 3 night Prague package or a post-tour 2 night Amsterdam or Floriade package. Live your dream and join Aris and Lyn on the Ultimate River Cruise through Europe - fully escorted from Melbourne.
Tour Price:
15 Day Cruise only - per person twin/share
Early Bird Discount Prices - book & pay by 16 December 2011
Cat F Cat E Cat D Cat C Cat B Cat A
$4,499 $4,699 $5,479 $5,959 $6,099 $6,479
Single Supplement - Cat F $3,837
(Single upgrades to higher cabins on application)
Air - ask us about the best available airfare
Prices after 16 December 2011
Cat F Cat E Cat D Cat C Cat B Cat A
$6,499 $6,699 $7,479 $7,959 $8,099 $8,479 Terms and conditions apply see the brochure or call us for details.
East Coast Canada
Explore the colour of the Fall on this magnificent 12 Day Eastern Explorer. Tour escorted by Bill Forrester.
14th September 2012 - 25th September 2012.
Tour Highlights:
Dinner at the top of the world’s tallest tower - CN Tower in Toronto. For
the more adventurous, there is a glass fl oor and outdoor observation level
Maid of the Mist Cruise takes you under the dramatic Niagara Falls for a
different perspective
Cruise through the cluster of the Thousand Islands Region which marks the border between Canada and the United States of America
Roam through Canada’s capital city of Ottawa whilst enjoying an interpretive guided tour including the imposing Parliament Buildings, Government House and the offi cial residence of the Prime Minister
Québec City, the only walled city in North America and a culturally signifi cant
UNESCO World Heritage Listed Site
Notre-Dame Basilica is one of the most exquisite Cathedrals in the world
Discover stylish Montréal, known as the Paris of North America, set at the
base of its namesake, Mount Royal
Group Price Land Only $4,845 pp / twin share
This tour is available with USA extensions including New York and Florida not included in the price. It can also be paired with a West Coast Canadian Rockies experience. Contact us for full details, airfare options and conditions. Tour price is per person twin share. Prices include variable Air Taxes of $660pp. Single Supplement $1,395. Escort is subject to min numbers.
Treasures of the Rhine
A magnificent regional river cruise from Antwerp to Basel
15th April 2012 – 29th April 2012
This 15-day cruise is a leisurely celebration of five countries along the storied Rhine River, with many highlights. Sail past Germany’s castle-studded landscapes and famous Rhine wine region, stopping in quaint Rüdesheim and Cologne, known for its thriving art scene. To the south lies the Black Forest area, Switzerland’s fascinating Basel and the Alsatian capital Strasbourg; to the north, Holland’s Amsterdam and the windmills at Kinderdijk, and Belgium’s medieval Flemish capitals of Ghent, Brugge and Antwerp. Whether you are familiar with this part of the world or not, our Treasures of the Rhine itinerary lets you see it from a wonderful new perspective.
$4899.00 per person based on twin share cruise only
*Based on Earlybird fares, must pay in full by 9th December
*Conditions apply: Tour price is per person twin share in a Cat C cabin, price does not include international airfares call us for the current price
Passage to Eastern Europe
Experience Eastern Europe from the comfort of your own cabin
26th May 2012 – 02nd June 2012
Let us take you to the cities, towns and natural wonders of Eastern Europe, where so many fairy tales began. Experience two nights in bustling Budapest, the cosmopolitan capital of Hungary; sail past dramatic natural wonders like the soaring white cliffs of the Iron Gate region; visit the Serbian capital of Belgrade and the Croatian town of Osijek; discover historical treasures of Bulgaria; and admire the graceful charms of the Romanian capital of Bucharest where you will enjoy one overnight stay. This itinerary is, quite simply, a revelation.
$3399.00 per person based on twin share cruise only
*Based on Earlybird fares, must pay in full by 9th December
*Conditions apply: Tour price is per person twin share in a Cat C cabin, price does not include international airfares call us for the current price
Non Escorted Premium Selections
Norfolk Island
Why not getaway to The World of Norfolk
Norfolk Island… history, romance, adventure… Does your creative side yearn for dramatic coastlines to photographic or paint? Or are you a literary soul keen to just sit in wonder of the silence of modern sounds, with only the lull of the ocean and the gentle calls of the tropic birds soaring overhead? Come you treat yourself to a place where you can wander the rainforest tracks, amidst the whispering of the pine trees and be joined along your way by a fantail or a pacific robin or an emerald dove? Imagine… you have all of these possibilities and more in an area 5 kilometres by 8 kilometres, Norfolk Island.
From $1820.00 per person based on twin share including flights
Conditions apply. Call us for full details on our available packages
Portraits of Southern France
Eat baguettes and sip red wine whilst cruising down Frances river streams.
16th September 2012 – 23rd September 2012
Sail along France’s scenic Saône and Rhône Rivers past some of the most beautiful vistas the French countryside has to offer. During your 8-day journey, explore the famed region of Burgundy and the lavender fields of Provence. Visit Gallo-Roman ruins in both Vienne and Arles; walk the cobbled streets of Arles to see how it inspired Vincent van Gogh. Then visit the historic Papal Palace in Avignon, “City of the Popes.” Learn about the region’s time-honored winemaking traditions, sample Burgundy varietals and try the world-famous regional cuisine in Lyon. C’est magnifique!
$3199.00 per person based on twin share cruise only
Conditions apply *Based on Earlybird fares, must pay in full by 9th December
Coral Princess
Explore the untouched beauty of Northern Australia
06th April 2012 – 16th April 2012
With Coral Princess Cruises you’ll discover all of the icons of the Kimberley Coast over 10 unforgettable days cruising between Darwin and Broome. In the north, discover the majestic King George River, with its towering 80-metre twin falls and the mysterious Bradshaw Paintings of Bigge Island. Explore the Mitchell Plateau and cruise the Kimberley’s iconic rivers, before exploring beautiful King Cascades, remarkable Montgomery Reef and the amazing natural phenomenon of the Horizontal Falls in the South.
From $6990.00 per person based on twin share
Exclusive offer. Book and pay by 30th August and receive 2 free nights accommodation.
*Conditions apply: Tour price is per person twin share, land only. Please call us for current airfare pricing
Trans Siberian
A must do on the well journeyed travellers list
The stunning scenery you’ll take in during the Trans-Siberian Express rail journey is sure to capture your imagination, just as the film Dr Zhivago has done for millions of people over the years. Known as the world’s greatest rail adventure, the trip runs between Vladivostok and Moscow through a range of landscapes and eight time zones as it covers over 10,600 kilometres - a third of the way around the world.
This is new itinerary from APT.
We are currently seeking expressions of interest for a 2012 Trip. Please call us to register your interest for this once in a lifetime experience.
Join Lyn and Aris for 15 magical days cruising the Rhine, Main and Danube
