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JOURNEYS Two of over 70 escorted tours worldwide 2008 Departure Dates and Prices 30 departures between 29 March and 18 October Prices from £1,290 to £1,450 2008 Departure Dates and Prices 10 departures between 10 May and 20 September Prices from £1,175 to £1,225 Fairytale Castles & Bavarian Alps 10 DAY HOLIDAY BY TRAIN FROM LONDON Travel with the UK's leading specialist in holidays by rail on this superb 10-day holiday to the heart of Bavaria. A friendly and professional Tour Manager accompanies all departures so sit back and enjoy visits to royal castles, Innsbruck and a journey up the Zugsphze by mountain railway.

? Discover the spectacular Rhine Gorge, with its extensive vineyards and fairytale castles as we travel to Carmisch Partenkirchen, set in an idyllic location amongst the rugged mountains of southern Bavaria.

? Highlights include a wonderful excursion on the Zugspitze Railway, a relaxing cruise to Herrenchiemsee Island for a tour of Ludwig of Bavaria's magnificent castle and a visit to the spectacular Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Castle, a mixture of Italian Renaissance and Baroque styles. We also include some free time in historic Innsbruck.

? Price includes First Class rail travel, hotel accommodation with dinner and breakfast each day, a full programme of excursions and the services of your Tour Manager throughout.

On the Shores of Lake Garda 10 DAY HOLIDAY BY TRAIN FROM LONDON Travel with the UK's leading specialist in holidays by rail on this wonderful 10-day holiday to Italy. A friendly and professional Tour Manager accompanies all departures so sit back, and enjoy the magic of Lake Carda and the elegant towns which line its shores.

? Explore beautiful Lake Garda from our base in Desenzano, a delightful resort of narrow streets situated on the southern shores of the lake with a medieval castle, a picturesque waterfront and colourful weekly market.

Highlights include relaxing cruises to the charming town of Riva del Garda and pretty Sirmione, a day in Venice and a guided tour of the walled city of Verona, the setting for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

? Price includes First Class rail travel, hotel accommodation with dinner and breakfast each day, a full programme of excursions and the services of your Tour Manager throughout.

We also offer a similar tour, 'Flavours of Lake Garda', with Standard Class rail travel. Please see our brochure for details.

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