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Discover the glorious Antrim coast and the magical Giant's Causeway on an optional tour, and enjoy an included visit to the extraordinary new Titanic Belfast Experience - a tribute to the city's glorious industrial past and a commemoration of the ill-fated liner.

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Whilst on this tour you cannot help but experience the feeling you are part of the history and spirit of change sweeping the former eatern bloc. Vast sums of money have been spent restoring Berlin to its former glory as indeed, the heart of the pre-war city was in the former Eastern sector.

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On this intriguingly varied tour, visit two of Europe’s great cultural cities, Berlin and Dresden, both having endured violent interludes in an otherwise glittering history and now returned to their former glory at the heart of the new Europe of the 21st century. Finally, and in complete contrast, visit Colditz Castle, the famous Second World War Prisoner of War camp for serial would-be escapees including Douglas Bader.

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The beautiful Italian Riviera of Flowers, lapped by the warm waters of the sparkling Mediterranean is a true holiday paradise with lots of warm sunshine, picturesque coves and clear blue skies. This beautiful part of Italy is everything its name suggests, with thousands of exotic blooms and an amazing backdrop of fabulous orange and lemon groves.

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There is so much to experience on this tour but the memory which will probably last longest is the stunning beauty of the countryside, the charm and allure of the enchanting villages and the seemingly idyllic lifestyle of the French themselves.

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Croatia is simply one of Europe’s best-kept secrets, with a recent past unique in European history. Within just five years it experienced the fall of communism, a war and then full independence. Today however, with the scars very much healed, this matchless blend of history, Mediterranean ambiance and truly stunning natural beauty is, and rightly so, on the discerning traveller’s map once again.

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Turkey is an intriguing country with a unique identity straddling both Europe and Asia. Istanbul is a city of great diversity, with a combination of tree-lined boulevards, cafés and cosmopolitan restaurants set against a backdrop where little else has changed for centuries. You can still see the thriving street market stalls selling live poultry and in contrast, the high-class jewellery and fashion shops equalling the best in Paris or London.

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The city of Chopin, Copernicus and Pope John Paul II, Krakow is without doubt one of the most beautiful cities you will ever see, ranking alongside Prague and Vienna as one of the real architectural gems of central Europe. Centred around a magnificent medieval square, the second largest on the entire continent, spared any significant war damage, the city is an absolute delight to explore.

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Enjoy a very special ‘all-inclusive’ holiday from an enviable lakeside location in the beautiful resort of Cadenabbia, Lake Como. Explore the maginificence of this beautiful Italian lake, often considered 'the jewel in the crown' and discover a wealth of beauty from the snow-capped mountain peaks to the enchanting waterside towns, beautiful promenades and elegant resorts. A boat trip to Bellagio, sometimes called the ‘pearl of the lake’ is a definite ‘must do’.

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On this wonderfully varied tour your will explore Lake Como, one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, plus some stunning icons of northern Italy and Switzerland: the amazing Lake Maggiore, the majestic Alps surrounding St Moritz and a fantastic rail journey on the Bernina Express; furthermore, Bellagio - Italy's most beautiful village and Bergamo one of its finest medieval towns.

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