Lake Garda by Train - May Offer

Lake Garda by Train.  Nine days from GBP999.  Pretty towns and hilltop castles, rugged mountains and lakeside beaches, olive groves and tall pine forests.  Savour the contrasts of picturesque northern Italy on this unique tour.

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Whats Included
- The services of an experienced Tour Manager
- Hotel porterage

Included excursions
- Lake Garda
- Venice

Optional excursions
- Verona
- Dolomites

Your Accommodation

HOTEL DESENZANO (4-STAR)
6 nights half board. This modern hotel is just a short walk from the centre of historic Desenzano. take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool, relax on the rooftop sun terrace or in the solarium and then pause a while on the cocktail bar before enjoying the delights of the restaurant. All the guest rooms have a balcony, private facilities, airconditioning, tv, telephone, minibar and safe.

Your Itinerary

DAY 1 UK/PARIS
Join the eurostar service to paris at either St Pancras or Ebbsfleet (passengers in leisure select class will enjoy a meal and drinks served at their seat). We then take the high-speed TGV service to Lausanne, Switzerland, where we will overnight at the Minotel Alagare on a bed and breakfast basis.

DAY 2 LAKE GARDA
From Lausanne, we take the Cisalpino service for an afternoon arrival at Lake Garda and transfer to your resort hotel for a six-night stay.

DAYS 3 – 7 LAKE GARDA
Lake Garda is the largest and arguably most beautiful of the Italian lakes. the transparent, tranquil water of the lake is set against pastel-painted lakeside resorts and behind that, sublime scenery including the peaks of the Dolomites in the north and the gentle plains in the south.

Free to relax and enjoy our included excursion programme:

Lake Garda (¾ day) - this coach tour and boat trip take you to see some of the many different resorts that pepper the shores.


Venice (full day) - Journey by train to beautiful venice, including a boat transfer to St Mark’s square.

The following excursions are optional:

Verona (¾ day) - travel by coach to the ancient city of verona, with a visit to a local winery for a tasting.

Dolomites (full day) - this spectacular tour by coach takes you through the dramatic alpine landscapes of the dolomites mountains, with their snow-capped peaks.

DAY 8 MULHOUSE - This morning we depart by train to milan, into Switzerland, then on to Mulhouse, France, for an overnight stay on a bed and breakfast basis.

DAY 9 PARIS/UK - We leave after breakfast this morning and join the return Eurostar service to Ebbsfleet and St Pancras.

Telephone 0845 358 2639 for more details

English Rail Holidays

Experience the best of the English Countryside on a Great Rail Journeys train holiday.  Great Rail Journeys have been organising holidays by train for over 25 years. As the largest rail based holiday company in the UK they know exactly what makes a holiday by train successful.

Book your train holiday now to the Lake District, Yorkshire, Devon, Cornwall and more...

The English Lake District 2010
Experience the grace and beauty of this delightful region on this short break, taking advantage of the very best the area has to offer. From steamers and vintage trains to distant, high fells and of course the famous dramatic lakes, the Lake District has it all.

Departures from June to September - from £720

Bournemouth & the New Forest 2010
Relax in the spectacular resort of Bournemouth, with its miles of sandy beaches, beautiful gardens and seafront promenade. Trips to brooding Corfe Castle on the steam-hauled Swanage Railway and the delightful New Forest make this an unforgettable break.

Departures from June to October - from £325

Yorkshire & Northumberland 2010
The history and wild, natural beauty of Yorkshire & Northumbria are brought to life in this wonderful 8 day tour. Follow in Viking and Roman footsteps and visit Chester's Fort and Bamburgh Castle, whilst enjoying scenic rail journeys en route.

Departures from June to September - from £695

Devon & Cornish Rivieras 2010
English Riviera rail tour featuring the Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway. Reflect on the very best of the South-West as we steam along the English Riviera, hugging the Devon coastline, before encountering Cornwall's charming harbours, the fascinating Eden project and fabled Land's End.

Departures from June to September - from £695

Stratford & the Severn Valley 2010
Appreciate the rolling hillsides, sleepy limestone villages, water meadows and river valleys of the Cotswolds with captivating Stratford-upon-Avon, home of the bard. This short break introduces you to the best scenery, rail journeys and excursions in the area.

Departures from June to September - from £475

Torquay & the Eden Project 2010
Set in the heart of the English Riviera, Torquay is famed for its location among seven green hills from where grand Victorian villas and terraces gaze out to sea. This tour enables you to experience this most classical English seaside resort at its very best.

Departures from July to September - from £348

Walking Holiday in the Dolomites

Walking Holiday in the Dolomites, Italy.  Ten 10 days from GBP579.  Three fantastic walks included.
Marvell over Lake Molveno in northern Italy the dramatic backdrop of the Brenta Dolomites with Travelsphere holidays. The resort of Molveno winds its way from the foot of the mountains down to the lakeside. Discover Molveno, the Baita Ciclamino, Lake Molveno, Spiaz della Coppa, Andalo and the Passeggiata Belvedere on foot. The region is a paradise of woods and meadows and is the ideal location for our walking programme.

Telephone Travelsphere now on 0845 358 2368



Highlights Include
- Molveno to Ciclamino walk
- Tour of Lake Molveno
- Molveno to Andalo walk

What's Included
- Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager
- Return travel by air-conditioned executive coach
- Channel crossings by ferry
- Seven nights’ half board accommodation
- Overnight hotel accommodation as detailed
- Welcome drink
- Three walks with a local guide

Optional excursions
- Lake Garda
- Dolomites Explorer
- Merano

Walking Information
This Tour contains walks up to Grade 2 - Moderate

Grade 1 - Easy. These are for anyone of any age. Plenty of rest stops and time to enjoy the local scenery with up to 4 hours walking a day, mostly on good paths but occasionally rough underfoot. Ascent less than 300m per day. Sturdy walking shoes are advisable.

Grade 2 - Moderate. These are moderate, for anyone who is comfortable walking hills. Still plenty of time to rest and enjoy the scenery, however up to 5 hours walking a day on slightly more rugged terrain. Ascent less than 500m per day. Walking boots with ankle support are recommended.

Accommodation
You will stay in the comfortable Hotel Miralago in Molveno. This friendly familyrun hotel has an ideal central location with stunning lakeside views from the terrace. Facilities include lounge, bar, lift, outdoor swimming pool, garden, pizzeria and restaurant. There is also a small gym, plus sauna, whirlpool and Turkish bath available at extra costs. On one evening, dinner will be a special gala event with live music. All bedrooms have private facilities, satellite TV, safe and telephone, balcony rooms are available for a supplement.

Itinerary

DAY 1 - UK/Strasbourg
Local departure and a mid-morning crossing to Calais. Continue to the Strasbourg area of France for an overnight stay on a bed and breakfast basis.

DAY 2 - Molveno
Scenic drive through Switzerland and Austria to Italy. Evening arrival at your hotel in Molveno for a seven night stay. Welcome drink on arrival.

DAYS 3 TO 8 - Molveno
Free to relax and enjoy our programme of activities. We include the following walks accompanied by your Tour Manager and local guide:

Molveno to Ciclamino - From Molveno we walk up to the Baita Ciclamino returning via the other side of the gorge (approx. 2 hours’ walk).

Tour of Lake Molveno - A walk around the lake (approx. 3½ hours’ walk).

Molveno to Andalo - From Bior Bridge walk to Spiaz della Coppa and the Genzianella Bar. Continue to Andalo before returning to Molveno (approx. 3 hours’ walk).

The following excursions are optional:

Lake Garda - Full day excursion to the attractive lakeside resort of Riva del Garda, including a boat trip.

Dolomites Explorer - An exciting full day tour through the stunning Alpine landscape, where dramatic peaks rise to 10,000ft. above sea level.

Merano - A full day tour visiting this delightful riverside spa resort.

DAY 9 - Strasbourg
Time to leave the Dolomites and head back via Austria and Switzerland to France for your final overnight stay on a bed and breakfast basis.

DAY 10 - Strasbourg/UK
Continue to Calais for a late afternoon crossing back to the UK, returning to your original departure point in the evening.

Alternative walks are available in resort through the local Alpine Guide Association (any additional cost for guides is payable locally).

Dates, Prices & Departure
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05/06/2010 £579
12/06/2010 £579
04/09/2010 £579
11/09/2010 £579

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

Telephone Travelsphere now on 0845 358 2368

Late Availability on Italian Train Holidays

The Italian Lakes by Rail - 10 Day Train Holiday from Page & Moy
September 05 - £1274 & September 27 - £1274

See the magnificence of the Italian Lakes in comfort and style. Take a spectacular journey on the Cisalpino train from stunning Lake Geneva in Switzerland to Italy, hop aboard the Centovalli scenic railway to Locarno and relax by the shores of beautiful Lake Maggiore in an excellent 4-star hotel.

Highlights
- Relaxed train travel
- First Class travel option
- Excellent 4-star hotels
- Centovalli train trip included

Included excursions
- Lake Como & Lake Lugano
- Lake Orta
- Centovalli to Locarno

Optional excursions
- Gardens of the Villa Taranto
- Milan
- Borromean Islands

For details of this holiday telephone 0845 358 2639 now

Great Cities of Italy by Train - 10 day Train Holiday from Page & Moy
September 19 - £1484

Take a spectacular journey on the Cisalpino train from Switzerland’s stunning Lake Geneva into Italy. Enjoy the Renaissance city of Florence and the timeless landscapes and mediaeval towns of Tuscany before boarding the Eurostar Italia to discover the delights of ancient Rome – this is a great rail journey you’ll never forget.

Highlights
- Travel in comfort by train
- First Class travel option
- Experience the Cisalpino train
- All excursions included
- 4-star hotels

Included excursions
- Guided walking tour of Florence
- Siena & San Gimignano
- Lucca by train
- Coach tour of Rome
- Vatican City
- Walking tour of Rome
- Tivoli and the Villa d’Este Gardens

Meal arrangements
6 nights half board and 3 nights bed and breakfast plus 1 lunch

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

For details of these holidays Telephone 0845 358 2639 now

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Walking in the Canadian Rockies - Late Availability

Walking in the Canadian Rockies with Travelsphere.

Explore the spectacular scenery of the Canadian Rockies. Discover the delights of cosmopolitan Vancouver. Gaze in awe at the splendours of Banff National Park and beautiful Lake Louise. Enjoy a range of scenic walks, a horseback ride and rafting on the Kananaskis River on this unforgettable holiday.

Fourteen days from £2044 leaving on the 11th September.

For more information call Travelsphere on 0845 358 2368

Included
- Scheduled flights to Calgary, returning from Vancouver
- Transfers between airport and hotels
- All other transportation as detailed

- Twelve nights bed & breakfast accommodation

- Services of a Get Up & Go Tour Manager

- Dinner on Day 2

- Barbecue lunch on Day 4

- Picnic lunch on Day 5

- All hotel baggage handling for one piece of luggage per person

- All State and local taxes

- All UK and overseas airport taxes and security charges

- Excursions and activities as follows

- Guided walks to Sunshine Meadows & Lake Louise

- Horseback Riding

- Rafting

- Guided walk around Maligne Canyon & Medicine Lake

- Vancouver city tour

Walking Information
Travelsphere holidays are designed to offer a combination of walks and sightseeing. To help you gauge the most suitable for you, they use a grading system as a guideline, based on time spent walking and the degree of ascent. These figures show the normal maximum ascent and walking times per day. This tour includes walks at Grades 1 and 2.

Grade 1 Walks - With up to 4 hours walking a day, mostly on good paths but occasionally rough underfoot. There are plenty of rest stops and time to enjoy the local scenery. Ascent less than 300m per day.

Grade 2 Walks - With up to 5 hours walking per day on slightly more rugged terrain, these walks are moderate, for anyone who is comfortable walking hills. There is still plenty of time to rest and enjoy the scenery. Ascent less than 500m per day.

For more information call Travelsphere on 0845 358 2368

Italian Opera Festivals - Late Availability

Page & Moy have the following late availability deals for the Verona Opera Festival & the Puccini Festival:









Lake Garda & The Verona Opera Festival
Relax amidst the beautiful surroundings of lake garda before you head to glorious Mantua, the setting for verdi’s Rigoletto.

Sample delicious Italian gelato and, as evening falls, take your seat in verona’s impressive roman amphitheatre and enjoy the drama that unfolds in two operas on the stage of the ancient arena.

Days: 8
July 24 - £804
August 07 - £804
August 14 - £804

Verona Opera Festival - Independent Break
Enjoy the freedom to attend two or three operas of your choice… with the added convenience of staying in the heart of the city. These holidays are not escorted and are ideal for those who prefer their travel arrangements to be more flexible.

Days: 5
July 31 - £994
August 14 - £794

Torre del Lago & the Puccini Festival
The beautiful village of Torre del Lago is once a year home to the Puccini Festival, where the legacy of the great Italian composer Giacomo Puccini lives on. Many operatic legends have performed here, including the late Pavarotti.

The Puccini Festival 2008 sees the opening of the new open air theatre on the edge of Lake Massaciuccoli and you will have the opportunity to experience two of Puccini’s famed operas here on this fabulous holiday. But it doesn’t end there; you will be staying in the birthplace of Puccini himself, Lucca. From here, you can enjoy visits to nearby Pisa, Florence and the stunning gardens of Villa Reale at Marlia and Villa Collodi.

Days: 6
August 01 - £1094

About Page & Moy
Over the years Page & Moy have developed an enviable reputation for the diverse and unusual nature of their product range which spans everything from traditional touring holidays, city breaks and opera weekends, to food and wine tours, river and ocean cruises, safari’s, F1 racing, walking holidays, and memorable classic journeys by train.