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ESCAPE THE ORDINARY. VACATIONS REIMAGINED. BOOK EARLY AND SAVE* SAVE 10% Book by 18th December 2014 SAVE 7.5% Book by 26th February 2015 SAVE 5% Book by 30th April 2015 WHAT’S NEW In 2015, Insight Vacations proudly presents over 100 hand- crafted Premium and Luxury journeys exploring Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean. There are 14 amazing new itineraries to enjoy; our luxury Insight Gold Europe collection is now all-inclusive; and every tour now includes a unique collection of engaging and authentic Signature Experiences that will introduce you to the real Europe as seen through the eyes of locals. Insightvacations.com

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ESCAPE THE ORDINARY. VACATIONS REIMAGINED.

BOOK EARLY AND SAVE*

SAVE 10% Book by 18th December 2014

SAVE 7.5% Book by 26th February 2015

SAVE 5% Book by 30th April 2015

WHAT’S NEW In 2015, Insight Vacations proudly presents over 100 hand-crafted Premium and Luxury journeys exploring Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean. There are 14 amazing new itineraries to enjoy; our luxury Insight Gold Europe collection is now all-inclusive; and every tour now includes a unique collection of engaging and authentic Signature Experiences that will introduce you to the real Europe as seen through the eyes of locals.

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NEW INsight GOLD: ALL-INCLUSIVE LUXURY

In 2015, Insight Gold in Europe and India becomes all-inclusive. All sightseeing, excursions, entertainment and evening meals are now included in the price of your holiday.

You’ll stay in some of the finest hotels in Europe and enjoy dining experiences with wine that will delight the “foodie” in you. Each tour is perfectly balanced with enlightening and engaging Signature Experiences, including private events, fantastic insights to local life, and well planned free time to allow you to indulge your personal interests.

Insight Gold is the ultimate in escorted holidays. The best of the best.

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France

Switzerland

Italy

Germany

Austria

Belgium

England

Corsica

VENICE(Day 5 and 6)

PARIS(Day 1 and 2)

LUCERNE(Day 3 and 4)

FLORENCE(Day 7 and 8)

ROME(Day 9, 10 and 11)

Basel

Pisa

Bavaria

Burgundy

Tuscany

Italian Lake District

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Mount Pilatus

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Lucca

Burano

All-Inclusive JourneyA medieval masterpiece, full of Gothic spires, sparkling salt mines, romantic castles and sites spanning a thousand years of history. Hear the tales and discover the culture of each fascinating country.

Poland

CzechRepublic

Slovakia

Hungary

Germany

Austria

SwitzerlandItaly Slovenia Croatia

Bosnia and Herzegovina

WROCLAW(Day 4)

Kutna Hora

Auschwitz

Olomouc

PRAGUE(Day 5 and 6)

VIENNA(Day 1, 8, 9 and 10)

CESKY KRUMLOV

(Day 7)

KRAKOW(Day 2 and 3)

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Saxony

WieliczkaSalt Mine

Vienna Woods

BOHEMIaN RHAPSODY10 Days from $3835*

MAJEStic EUROPE11 Days from $5725*

All-Inclusive JourneyMake your way across Europe, from the glamour of the Moulin Rouge to the history of the Colosseum, a succession of memorable experiences puts you in contact with the locals and unveils each enthralling city.

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Italy

Switzerland Austria

Slovenia

Croatia

Corsica

Sardinia

VENICE(Day 17, 18 and 19)

ROME(Day 8 and 9)

PisaChianti

FLORENCE(Day 13 and 14)

PERUGIA(Day 12)

CAPRI(Day 10 and 11)

PompeiiNaples

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San Gimignano

Lucca

ChioggiaPadua

Bologna

Ferrara

Ravenna

Verona

CRUISING(Day 1 to 7)

7Po DeltaTaglio di Po

Polesella

CinqueTerre

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RAPALLO(Day 15 and 16)

Burano2

ApennineMountains

Frascati

Tuscany

AdriaticSea

TyrrhenianSea

LigurianSea

Umbria

Campania

La Serenissima19 Days from $10660*

All-Inclusive JourneyThe ultimate in escorted holidays, luxury river cruising and first class rail. From the water lapped piazzas of Venice, embark upon a romantic journey of discovery that unveils the unmissable landmarks of Italy.

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Spain

France

Portugal

BARCELONA(Day 1 and 2)

MADRID(Day 10, 11 and 12)

SEVILLE(Day 5 and 6)

GRANADA(Day 4)

VALENCIA(Day 3)

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CostaDorada

CostaBlancaSierra Nevada

CastillaLa

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CastillaY

León

CostaAzahar

Andalucia

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Fatima Peñíscola

LISBON(Day 7 and 8)

SALAMANCA(Day 9)

Sierra de Baza

Sintra

Mountains of Baza

Iberian Elegance12 Days from $4185*

All-Inclusive JourneyIberia has a rich and colourful history of discovery and empire. From the experience of the art and architecture of Picasso and Gaudi to a night of Flamenco in Seville. You’ll be forever inspired by this amazing region.

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SIGNATUREEXPERIENCES

In the evenings we include special nights of entertainment in many locations all over Europe.

Our Signature Experiences will introduce you to our local friends, involve you in the regional culture, unlock doors closed to the public and provide an engagement with real European life, creating experiences and memories that will last forever.

INSIGHT hallmarks

2015 OUR SIGNATURE YEARInsight has an award-winning heritage of innovation in travel and this year is no exception. Every Insight holiday includes a unique collection of engaging and authentic Signature Events that are far beyond run-of-the-mill tourist fare.

SIGNATURE HOTELS

SIGNATURE DINING

SIGNATURE EVENINGS

The historic Palais Auersperg, completed in 1710, is reserved for your evening of magical operetta.

Every Insight journey to Seville includes a night of fiery Flamenco, with dinner and wine.

Our Signature Dining provides a range of authentic dining experiences to suit every taste and palate.

Meet olive grower Francesco at his family mill in Umbria, where you’ll sample the nutty flavour of his fragrant oil.

Lisa Ray, Insight’s Brand Ambassador, enjoying exclusive priority access to the Bramante stairs.

Stay in the luxurious five-star Château de Rochecotte in the Loire Valley.

On your Dine-Around evening, indulge in à la carte dining at the restaurant of your choice.

The elegant five-star Corinthia Grand in Budapest, has outstanding facilities and a world-famous spa.

Our unique collection of over 80 Signature Hotels includes stays in desirable central and scenic locations.

We’ve also kept everything our guests love about Insight Vacations – coaches with extra legroom, the best hotels and unbeatable service from our top Tour Directors.

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New Premium Escorted Journeys

Italy

Sardinia

Corsica

VENICE(Day 8 and 9)

ROME(Day 1)

PERUGIA(Day 2, 3 and 4)

Orvieto

Siena

SAN GIMIGNANO(Day 5, 6 and 7)

Assisi

3Spello

Pisa

Lucca

Cortona

Florence

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Todi

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Frascati

Tuscany

River Po

AdriaticSea

LigurianSea

Umbria

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Bosnia and Herzegovina

Croatia

Korčula

Veliko Jezero

Makarska

Mljet

TrstenikElephiti Islands

KunaŠćedroHvar

Bol

Dubrovnik

Splitk

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NIGHTS CRUISING(Day 2 to 9)

TROGIR(Day 1)

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Dalmatian Elegance9 Days from $2824*

EnglishChannel

Sark

PARIS(Day 11 and 12)

LONDON

CAEN(Day 9 and 10)

Arromanches

GivernyBeuvron-en-Auge

Bayeux

ST. MALO(Day 8)

Mont St. Michel

St. LaurentPointe du Hoc

SALISBURY(Day 1 and 2)

ST. PETER PORT

(Day 3, 4 and 5) ST. HELIER(Day 6 and 7)

Weymouth

Chicester

Bath

3

Beaulieu

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England

France

Guernsey

Jersey

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New Forest

Normandy

Brittany

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Italy

Belguim

PARIS(Day 1, 14,

15, 21 and 22)

Troyes

CHAMONIX(Day 4)

Chablis

Poitiers

DORDOGNE(Day 12 and 13)

ALBI(Day 11)

DIJON(Day 2 and 3)

GRENOBLE(Day 5)

Stes Maries-

de-la-MerArles

Pont du Gard

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

AVIGNON(Day 8 and 9)

NîMES(Day 10)

Cahors

RocamadourSarlat-la-CanédaLascaux Caves

NICE(Day 6 and 7)

Monaco

Annecy

Fixin

Chartres

NORMANDY BEACHES

(Day16 and 17) Rouen

ArromanchesBayeux

Ussé

ST. MALO(Day 18)

Mont St. Michel

St. LaurentPointe du Hoc

CHÂTEAU DE ROCHECOTTE(Day 19 and 20)Angers

Saumur

VillandryAzay-le-Rideau

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Aix-en-Provence

St Paul de Vence

Carcassonnek

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Burgundy

Beaujolais

Luberon

World War 1 Battlefields Mini-Trip

(See page 209)

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TGV Train

Spain

Portugal

Morocco

Algeria

France

GRANADA(Day 5 and 6)

Gibraltar

Mijas

FES(Day 8 and 9)

MARRAKESH(Day 10 and 11)

CASABLANCA(Day 12 and 13)

SEVILLE(Day 3 and 4)

Valdepeñas

MADRID(Day 1, 2)

Sierra Morena

Sierra de Guadarrama

Alentejo

ALGECIRAS(Day 7)

Sierra de Baza

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Estrela Mts.

Cordobak

Sergovia

Caves of Nerja

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Country Roads of Umbria& Tuscany9 Days from $2865*

Southern England, THE ChannelIslands & Normandy12 Days from $4325*

Splendours of Andalucía& Morocco13 Days from $2750*

French Heritage22 Days from $7375*

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SIGNATURE EVENTSMeet ‘Etruscan chef’ Lorenzo Polegri, who shares with you his virtuoso cooking skills in Orvieto.Sample the flavoursome reds of Tuscany during your visit to a local wine cellar.To the tune of accompanying musicians, you are serenaded through the atmospheric canals by gondola in magical Venice.

SIGNATURE EVENTSMeet the locals in Kuna and enjoy a typical village feast of Croatian delicacies.Ride the cable car to the summit of Srd Mountain for scenic views over the famous fortifications of Dubrovnik.Celebrate the grand finale of your Dalmatian cruise with a special Captain’s dinner with live entertainment.

SIGNATURE EVENTSExplore Lord Montagu’s world-famous Motor Museum and gardens in Beaulieu.Enjoy a cooking demonstration and tasting of potato peel pie in Guernsey.Trace the story of the D-Day landings in Normandy.

SIGNATURE EVENTSJourney to the village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape to taste the famous wines.Spend two nights at the sumptuous Château de Rochecotte in the Loire Valley.Travel on the high-speed TGV train to the bright lights of Paris.

SIGNATURE EVENTSWalk with an expert guide through the forest of horseshoe shaped arches of the Cathedral in Cordoba.Tour of the Rock of Gibraltar, with its magnificent views of the meeting of the Atlantic and Mediterranean.In Casablanca a fabulous 4-course Celebration Dinner with drinks at Rick’s Cafe awaits.

Pont du Gard

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INCLUSIVE HALLMARKS OF INSIGHT:• PREMIUM & LUXURY CENTRAL HOTELS• BUSINESS CLASS LEGROOM • SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES & PRIORITY ACCESS• DINE-AROUND & SIGNATURE EVENINGS • SMALLER GROUP SIZES

• EXTENSIVE WI-FI AVAILABILITY• HOTEL/DINING TIPS & LUGGAGE HANDLING• FEATURED AIRPORT TRANSFERS• CONCIERGE SERVICE THROUGHOUT

Italy

Sicily

ALBEROBELLO(Day 2 and 3)

SORRENTO(Day 4, 5 and 6)

Matera

ROME(Day 1, 7 and 8)

Pompeii

FrascatiApulia

Basilicata

TyrrhenianSea

Gulf ofTaranto

OstuniCasertaCassinok k

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Capri

Positano Greece

Bulgaria

Macedonia

Albania

Crete

ATHENS(Day 1, 2, 14 and 15)

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Meteora

DodonaKALAMBAKA

(Day 3)

IOANNINA(Day 10)

OHRID(Day 8)

THESSALONIKI(Day 4 and 5)

SOFIA(Day 6 and 7)

Thermopylae

Corinth Canal

OLYMPIA(Day 11)

Delphi

Patras

Mycenae

Vergina

Skopje

TIRANA(Day 9)

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NAFPLIO(Day 12 and 13)

Rila Monastery

Israel

Jordan

West Bank

Gaza Strip

Golan Heights

TEL AVIV(Day 5 and 6)

GALILEE(Day 3 and 4)

JERUSALEM(Day 1 and 2)

Jaffa

Ben GurionAirport

CapernaumMount of Beatitudes

HaifaNazareth

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Country Roads of Puglia& The Neapolitan Riviera8 Days from $2485*

Grand Tour of Greece& The Balkans15 Days from $3995*

IsrAEl Experience6 Days from $2375*

Greece & Israel12 Days from $5095*

IsrAEl & Turkey18 Days from $5495*

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SIGNATURE EVENTSVisit the famous ‘Sassi’ or cave dwellings in Matera.Cruise to the island of Capri and travel in style to the town by open top taxi.Walk with a local expert through the cobbled streets of Pompeii.Learn the history and taste for yourself the amazing structure, flavour and body of Apulian wine.

SIGNATURE EVENTSIn Athens ascend to the Acropolis, to admire the Parthenon built in 5th century BC.Visit the Theatre of Dodona in Ioannina, one of the largest and best preserved of ancient Greece.Join a qualified chef for an entertaining cookery demonstration in Olympia.

SIGNATURE EVENTSIn Jerusalem, walk the Stations of the Cross to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, site of the Crucifixion.Enjoy a morning boat ride on the Sea of Galilee.Visit the gardens of the magnificent golden domed Bahai Temple in Haifa.

SIGNATURE EVENTSTake a dip in the mineral rich waters of the Dead Sea.Partake in a Friday night Shabbat dinner in Tel Aviv.Celebrate the music, dance and colourful tradition of the Turkish people at a folklore show in Cappadocia.

SIGNATURE EVENTSVisit the original location of the Olympic Games in Olympia.Ascend the Sacred Way in Delphi, to reach the Temple of Apollo, where the people would seek divine wisdom from the mysterious Oracle.Explore the Roman and Crusader ruins of Caesarea, formerly one of the splendid cities in Palestine.

The Dead Sea

The Whirling Dervishes

Temple of Athena, Olympia

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More Legroom – More ComfortTravelling on an Insight Vacations luxury, Wi-Fi equipped touring coach is a special experience like no other.

Comfort is paramount so we allow a maximum of 40 guests on each tour, removing excess seats to create up to twice as much legroom as other operators’ coaches. When it comes to giving

your legs the extra centimetres they deserve, we go the extra mile.

IT’S LIKE TRAVELLING BUSINESS CLASS

Enjoy up to 100% more legroom and more window space for spectacular high-deck views.

Typical Insight Vacations 40 seat coach Standard 49 seat coach

For more information

visit our website insightvacations.com

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LOCATIONS

BUSINESS CLASS LEGROOM

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES & PRIORITY ACCESS

DINE-AROUND & HIGHLIGHT EVENINGS

SMALLER GROUP SIZES

EXTENSIVE WI-FI AVAILABILITY

HOTEL/DINING TIPS & LUGGAGE HANDLING

FEATURED AIRPORT TRANSFERS

CONCIERGE SERVICE THROUGHOUT

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*Conditions apply. Prices based on per person, twin share. Refer to Insight Vacations 2015 Europe & Britain brochure for full details. IV2754