Highlights of the Dolomites - Tours - Travelsphere Europe by Coach & Rail

Dolomites Highlights of the Dolomites Relax in your spa hotel and enjoy the mighty Dolomites Highlights of the Dolomites 11 days �689 BESTInClUdEd BUY SO MUCH Your holiday includes Return travel by air-conditioned coach Channel crossings by ferry or Eurotunnel* 7 nights' half board accommodation in resort Your Travelsphere Tour Manager Overnight bed & breakfast en route and return Welcome drink B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner from only Merano Hotel Lady Maria Your included meal guide Year in and year out Travelsphere clients love our wonderful and memorable Dolomites holiday based in the Val di Non, in the foothills of the Dolomite mountains in northern Italy. Outstanding natural beauty and plenty of sightseeing opportunities are the hallmarks of your fabulous stay in super family-run hotels in the pretty villages of Fondo and Malosco. DAY 1 UK/Northern Germany Local departure and an afternoon crossing to Calais. Continue to northern Germany for an overnight stay on a bed and breakfast basis. DAY 2 Southern Germany We continue our adventure today as we travel to the southern area of Germany for an overnight stop. Meals: B DAY 3 dolomites Continue south on our drive through Austria into Italy to arrive in the Dolomites for a seven night stay. Meals: B/D DAYS 4 TO 9 dolomites Free to relax and enjoy our included programme of excursions: Lake Garda - Full day tour to see some of the beauty spots around this fabulous lake, surrounded by lush groves of olives, vines and citrus trees. We stop in the delightful resort of Riva del Garda with time for shopping or relaxing in the lakeside caf�s and maybe a boat trip on the lake (at extra cost). Merano - A half day visit to this Alpine spa resort with its lovely riverside promenade and numerous little shops. On the way you'll drive through some of the region's most breathtaking scenery. dolomites - This super full day tour takes you through dramatic Alpine landscapes with jagged snow-capped peaks, which reach 10,000 feet, and colourful meadows alive with wild flowers. Verona - A full day excursion to the home of Romeo and Juliet and one of the finest Roman arenas in Italy. There will be plenty of time to stroll around the town and relax at one of the many delightful pavement caf�s. Passo Mendola - This scenic half day tour takes you to the top of the nearby pass for spectacular views of the valleys of the South Tirol, with the opportunity to take an optional funicular railway ride. We have left a day free for you to enjoy the beautiful local scenery � don't miss the pleasant stroll from Fondo, through the gorge to one of the region's secrets � Lake Smeraldo. Cycle hire is available and a free guided walk of the area will be organised by your Tour Manager. We also include a cookery demonstration in the hotel where you can watch the chef prepare a typical Trentino dish. Meals: B/D DAY 10 Northern France Time to leave Italy and head back via Austria and Switzerland to northern France for a final overnight stay on a bed and breakfast basis. Meals: B DAY 11 Northern France/UK Continue to Calais for a late afternoon crossing back to the UK, returning to your original departure point in the evening. Included excursions & other highlights Lake Garda Merano Dolomites Verona Passo Mendola and satellite TV. Breakfast and dinner are included and the restaurant serves delicious food including local dishes. For a small charge, guests can use the new Wellness Centres at both hotels. Facilities include a small indoor pool, hydro massage, sauna and turkish bath. Hotels will be confirmed in your final documents. Overnight hotels en route will typically be comfortable 2-star standard, conveniently situated for your onward travel to your final destination. CUSTOMER RATiNG THE HOLIdAy 95% Customers rating excellent or good Sep 10 - Aug 11 PRiCES 2012 Highlights of the dolomites HOliDAY REF: EId YOUR HOTELS You will stay at either the Hotel Lady Maria or the Hotel Panorama, two of our most popular 3-star standard hotels. The Hotel Lady Maria is located in the village of Fondo. The Hotel Panorama is located high on a hill with fantastic views of the village of Malosco. Both hotels are run by the English speaking Bonvicin family and offer the same high standards of comfort and traditional Italian hospitality, much appreciated by our clients over the years. Both hotels have a range of facilities, bar, restaurant, lift and all bedrooms are comfortably furnished with private facilities 18 May 8 Jun 6 Jul 17 Aug �689 �729 �729 �749 24 Aug 7 Sep 21 Sep �749 �729 �689 Hotel Panorama AUSTRIA Merano Fondo/Malosco Lake Garda Verona ITALY Single room from �150. For insurance information, please see page 73. *We only use Eurotunnel when ferry services are not available. All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities. Additional fuel supplements may be applicable and you will be informed of these at the time of booking. lOCAl dEPARTURES, OR JOIn AT THE PORT Join at a local departure point, see pages 12-13 for your relevant area or join direct at the port. For latest prices visit travelsphere.co.uk or call 0844 567 5229 Please have passport details ready when booking 61

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