Includes:

• 1 Night in “Grand Hotel Saigon” 4 star, twin share superior room, breakfast included
• 4 Nights in “Life Wellness Resort Quy Nhon” 4 star, twin share superior room, breakfast included
• Return Airfare Sydney - Saigon - Sydney in Economy Class with Thai Airways, taxes inclusive
• Return Internal Flight Saigon - Quy Nhon - Saigon with Vietnam Airlines, taxes inclusive
• Return Airport Transfers Saigon Airport - Hotel
• 2 Day Spa Package:

Day 1:

Welcome signature drink + use of freshwater rock pool + 1 Cham steam session (15min) + 1 Body Exfoliation Treatment (45min) + 1 Bath Soak Session (30min) + choice of aromatic flower or coconut bath + 1 Full Body massage (80min - 2 hands - Vietnamese, Swedish or Relaxation massage).

Day 2:

Welcome signature drink + use of freshwater rockpool + 1 Cham steam session (15min) + 1 Body Wrap (45min) + 1 cooling cucumber facial treatment (30min) + 1 perfect nails manicure / pedicure + post treatment refreshments + Quy Nhon City and Cham Tower Tour (half day) + Beach picnic for two persons.

Conditions: Minimum 2 passengers. Prices are per person, based on twin share, valid for low season. Seasonal surcharges may apply. Subject to availability. Check with your travel consultant for details.

ITINERARY

DAY 1. - ISTANBUL

Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel located in the old city. Remainder of the day to enjoy some of the many sights of Istanbul including a visit to the Topkapi Palace, the palace of the Ottoman Sultans between 16^th and 19^th centuries. Its displays include priceless world-class collections of jewellery, porcelain and costumes of the Sultans. A visit to the Harem quarters is an absolute highlight. Explore the labyrinth of the thousands of shops of the Grand Bazaar and the Egyptian Spice Bazaar.

Overnight Ayasofya Hotel -Istanbul (B)

DAY 2. - ISTANBUL

A full-day exploring the sights of Istanbul including the impressive Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii), with

it’s beautiful blue Iznic tiles, unique architecture and

marble lattice work and the Hippodrome, the centre of

Byzantine life for a 1000 years. Visit the magnificient

Hagia Sofia, built by Constantine the Great and recon-

structed by Justinian in the 6^th century. It is one of the

world’s greatest architectural marvels. In the afternoon enjoy a fascinating cruise on the Bosphorus.

Overnight Ayasofya Hotel - Istanbul (B)

DAY 3. - ISTANBUL TO GALLIPOLI

This morning we leave Istanbul and travel along the north coast of the Sea of Marmara through Tekirdag and on to the battlefields of Gallipoli. Visit the significant sights of the Gallipoli battlefields including Anzac Cove, Ariburnu cemetery, Lone Pine, The Nec, Plugges Plateau , Chanik Bair and visit the Museum. Experience the scene of the failed allied naval battle that lead directly to the decision to deploy a military force on the Gallipoli Peninsula.

Overnight Akol Hotel - Canakkale (B/D)

DAY 4. – CANAKKALE TO ASSOS.

Morning departure for the ancient city of Troy, the scene of the famous battles between the ancient Greeks and the Trojans. Continue to the beautiful small seaside village of Assos.

Overnight Grand Assos Hotel – Assos. (B/D)

DAY 5. ASSOS TO SELCUK

The coastline of the Aegean Sea is a treasure trove of historical and archaeological sites. Stop at the ancient Hellenistic city of Pergamum, a famous city of learning, medicine and the arts in the ancient times of the Greeks and Romans. Travel through the lush fields of cotton and tobacco and the orchards of apples and figs to the town of Selcuk, near the famous ancient Roman site of Ephesus.

Overnight Nilya Hotel - Selcuk (B)

DAY 6. – SELCUK.

A full day to visit the biblical city of Ephesus, the ancient

Roman capital of Asia Minor. Ephesus is widely regarded as one of the best preserved Roman cities in the world and a centre of early Christianity. The Basilica of St John is an incredible sight with its labyrinth of halls and marble courtyard. The House of the Virgin Mary is believed by many to be the place where Saint John took the mother of Jesus after the crucifixion and from which she ascended to heaven. Also make a visit to the nearby and highly regarded Archaeological Museum, with some of the best collections of Greek and Roman artefacts to be found anywhere in Turkey.

Overnight Nilya Hotel - Selcuk (B)

DAY 7. – SELCUK TO PAMUKKALE

Journey to Pamukkale or “Cotton Castle” where the white limestone cliffs have attracted visitors since before the time of Christ. Explore the Roman city of Hierapolis and stand at the ‘Gateway to Hell’. Evening swim in the thermal waters at our hotel.

Overnight Pamuksu Boutique Hotel - Pamukkale (B/D)

DAY 8. – PAMUKKALE TO BODRUM

Travel to Bodrum. Explore Bodrum Crusader Castle built by the Knights of St. John and now used as a museum of underwater relics from the many shipwrecks found around the picturesque coast of Turkey.

Board our Gulet and begin cruise.

Overnight Gulet.

DAYS 9 TO 15 GULET CRUISE.

We cruise from Bodrum to Marmaris visiting Knidos, Datca, Selimiye, Orhaniye and several other very interesting places on the Bozburun Peninsular as well as having time to relax, swim and enjoy shipboard life. We will also visit two or three special restaurants which are favourites of Rosemary and Frank.

DAY 15. MARMARIS - KAŞ.

We re-board the bus and continue our tour on land. Between Marmaris and Kas we visit other coastal towns such as Gocek, Fethiye and the village of Dalyan.

Overnight Hera Hotel – Kaş (B)

DAY 16 . KAŞ .

Today we visit the very historic Kekova area. We take a small boat and explore the old castle and view the portions now underwater. The afternoon and evening are available to explore Kas.

Overnight Hera Hotel – Kas (B)

DAY 17 – KAS – ANTALYA

Travelling the spectacular coastal route from Kas to Antalya we stop at ancient Olympos to view the ruins by the sea and maybe for a swim in the crystal clear water of this beautiful bay. We continue to Antalya via Kemer.

Overnight Antalya. Hotel Argos (B)

DAY 18 - ANTALYA.

Visit Kaleici, the old quarter of town, and the ancient Kaleici marina surrounded by quaint quayside restaurants and shops. The ancient city of Perge

[ 1500 BC.] and the best preserved amphitheatre of antiquity at Aspendos, are both nearby , plus canyons, waterfalls, caves , and many other natural places of beauty. We will explore, or simply have a day at leisure. It’s your choice.

Overnight Antalya. Hotel Argos (B)

DAY 19- ANTALYA - CAPPADOCIA

Early morning departure for the fantastic lunar

landscapes of Cappadocia. En route visit the religious

city of Konya, famous for its Selcuk architecture and

a major centre of Islam. Home of the famous Whirling

Dervishes and final resting place of the mystic, Mevlana,

it was also a major trading centre of the Silk Road.

The highlight of the day is the Mevlana Museum, a place of worship and home to many famous works of art and textiles the home of the ‘whirling dervishes’ and the museum of the Islamic mystic, Mevlana. Continue through the vast steppes of central Anatolia along the legendary ‘Silk Road’, dating from the Middle Ages. Visit the famous Sultanhani Caravanserai before continuing to Cappadocia in the early evening.

Overnight Museum Hotel - Cappadocia (B/D)

DAY 20. – CAPPADOCIA.

Full day tour of Cappadocia including the fascinating frescoed and rock-carved churches of the Göreme Open Air Museum, known for it’s fascinating frescoes. Continue to the fairy chimneys of Pasabag and Devrent Valleys. Enjoy wine tasting in Urgup and explore the uniquely Turkish village of Ortahisar. After enjoying the panoramic views of Red and Rose Valleys visit the famous pottery artisans in the traditional rock-carved village of Avanos. In the evening enjoy an optional kilim weaving demonstration and educational session on the centuries’ old craft of carpets.

Overnight Museum Hotel – Cappadocia (B)

DAY 21. – CAPPADOCIA.

Journey across fertile plains to visit the multilevel underground city of Derinkuyu and the beautiful sheer-sided canyon of Ihlara. A leisurely hike through Ihlara, exploring the many rock carved churches, before visiting the villages of Belisirma and Selime. View the 11^th century Caravanserai of Agzikarahan before travelling the Silk Road back to Goreme. Dinner in a local favourite traditional restaurant.

Overnight Museum Hotel - Cappadocia (B)

DAY 22. – CAPPADOCIA TO ISTANBUL

Transfer to Kayseri airport for your morning flight to Istanbul. Final night in Istanbul

Overnight Ayasofya Hotel - Istanbul. (B)

DAY 23 – ISTANBUL    Transfer to airport for ongoing destinations.

22 to AUGUST 31 2008 (Calgary to Anchorage)
SATURDAY DEPARTURES JUNE 21 to AUGUST 30 2008 (Vancouver to Anchorage)

15 Days 14 Nights
CALGARY-BANFF-JASPER to PRINCE GEORGE and PRINCE RUPERT by RAIL - PRINCE RUPERT to SKAGWAY by the ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY FERRY-WHITEHORSE to DAWSON CITY by AIR on to FAIRBANKS by AIR VIA THE ARCTIC CIRCLE (OLD CROW)- DENALI NATIONAL PARK-ANCHORAGE.
OR
16 Days 15 Nights
VANCOUVER-LAC LE JEUNE-BANFF-JASPER to PRINCE GEORGE and PRINCE RUPERT by RAIL. ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY FERRY to SKAGWAY-WHITEHORSE to DAWSON CITY by AIR-DAWSON CITY to FAIRBANKS by AIR VIA THE ARCTIC CIRCLE (OLD CROW)- FAIRBANKS to DENALI NATIONAL PARK by RAIL on to ANCHORAGE by ALASKA RAIL!

From Calgary OR Vancouver to Anchorage Alaska!
Our journey from Calgary or Vancouver to Alaska takes travelers through some of the greatest scenic highlights in North America. The route showcases the diversity of Northern Canada - the charm of British Columbia’s interior, the magic of the Yukon and the mountains, glaciers and wildlife of Alaska. It is a brilliant journey worth making in 2008!

Included

• 13 nights (ex Calgary) accommodation in tourist & moderate hotels. (14 nights ex Vancouver).
• 1 night cabin accommodation aboard the Alaska State Ferry .
• All transportation by land, sea and air as listed in our itinerary.
• Meals as specified in our itinerary.
• Ice Explorer(SnoCoach) ride.
• Air flights included: Whitehorse to Dawson City, Dawson City to Fairbanks via The Arctic Circle!
• Bus Tour into Denali National Park.
• All taxes.
• Nett Canadian GST tax.

Not included

• Air flights to or from Alaska and Canada.

Costs
TOUR COST PER PERSON IN USD$

15 days 14 nights CALGARY to ANCHORAGE
Twin/Double:4,375 Single: 5,950.00* Triple: 3,899.00
*(Minimum TWO passengers travelling)

16 days 15 nights VANCOUVER to ANCHORAGE.
Twin/Double:4,990.00 Single:6,750.00* Triple:4,499.00
*(Minimum TWO passengers travelling)

Payment and Cancellation Policy:
A deposit of 25% is required prior to confirmation of booking.
Strict Cancellation fees apply:
20% after confirmation of booking (deposit NOT refundable).
50% cancellation fee if cancelled 60 days prior to departure.
100% cancellation fee under 60 days of departure!

14 Days/13 Nights - From $4327pp Twin Share

minimum 2 person
Includes:

• Accommodation in 4 and 5 star hotels including breakfast for 13 nights except in Kumarakom where 2 nights will be provided on full board basis
• Return airfare from Sydney to Chennai in Economy Class with Singapore Airlines
• Assistance on arrival/departure at airport/hotels by our representative
• All Transportation using air-conditioned Ambassador car
• All currently applicable Entrance Fees to the monuments
• One Game viewing Boat ride to the Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary
• Kathakali Dance Drama Show in Cochin
• Boat Cruise from Alleppey-Kumarakom
• Services of a local English-speaking guide for sightseeing tours

DAY 1:

Arrive Chennai. Assistance on arrival at the airport and transfer to hotel.

DAY 2:

In Chennai - Half Day sightseeing tour of Chennai.

DAY 3:

Chennai - Pondichery. Visit Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram.

DAY 4:

Pondichery - Tanjore. AM: Visit Pondichery. PM: Tanjore, visit Chidambaram and Gangaikondacholapuram

DAY 5:

In Tanjore - City Tour of Tanjore.

DAY 6:

Tanjore - Madurai. Visit Trichy. Evening night ceremony at the Meenakshi Temple.

DAY 7:

Madurai - Periyar. Morning City Tour of Madurai. Afternoon depart to Periyar.

DAY 8:

Periyar - Cochin. Morning Wildlife viewing boat ride on Periyar Lake. Afternoon drive to Cochin. Evening Kathakali Dance Drama.

DAY 9:

Cochin - Alleppey - Kumarakom. Morning City Tour of Cochin. PM: Drive to Alleppey to take a boat cruise to Kumarakom.

DAY 10:
In Kumarakom. Day at leisure.

DAY 11:

Kumarakom - Kovalam. Mornong depart to Kovalam.

DAY 12 + 13:

In Kovalam.

DAY 14:

Depart Trivandrum. Transfer to the airport.
END OF SERVICES.

Conditions: Minimum 2 passengers. Prices are per person, based on twin share. Seasonal surcharges may apply. Subject to availability. Rates do not include meals other than breakfast unless specified otherwise. Check with your travel consultant for details.as

Trip Valid:

01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008

Duration:

8 days (Cavaillon to Lourmarin)

Highlights:

Traverse idyllic Provencal country as featured in ‘Jean de Florette’, Explore landscapes that inspired the impressionists Van Gogh

and Cezanne, Get into local life while staying in the villages of Provence, Wander through the Luberon with its rows of lavender

and flower-filled meadows.

Guarantee:

Departure is guaranteed

Price:

Prices from AUD $1760

Standard Double/twin 1760 per person
Single 2520 per person

Superior
Double/twin 2520 per person
Single 3875 per person

Discover the ‘garden of France’ in western Provence, its fertile plains and valleys punctuated by arid ridges of limestone providing the unique contrasts that characterise the area. Explore the richly cultivated valleys, follow paths rising through scented scrub, lavender fields, vineyards and pine forests. Pass picturesque villages of honey-coloured stone, habitations of prehistoric man, ochre quarries and a landscape bathed in the vibrant light that so inspired Cezanne and van Gogh.

itinerary

Days 1-2 Cavaillon to Fontaine de Vaucluse

Days 3-4 Fontaine-de-Vaucluse to Gordes

Day 5 Gordes to Roussillon

Day 6 Roussillon to Buoux

Days 7-8 Buoux to Lourmarin

Trip Valid: 01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008

Duration: 15 days (Casablanca to Marrakesh)

Highlights: Relive the past in Fes, Camp on the sandy dunes of the Sahara, Trek through the impressive Todra Gorge, Relax with a cup of tea in remote Imlil, Indulge your senses in the souqs of Marrakesh, kick back in the stunning coastal town of Essaouira.

Guarantee: Departure is guaranteed

Group Size: Minimum 1, Maximum 12

Price: AUD $925 (plus local payment EUR €300)

Come and see the kaleidoscope of colours that is Morocco. From the snowcapped Atlas Mountains to the endless sands of the Sahara, the medieval old town of Fes to the spice markets of Marrakesh, the rich history and traditions of this ancient land await.

Day 1 Wander amid faded French architecture and enjoy the colour and chaos of the souqs in this romantic city.

Day 2 MeknesTake a stroll through Rabat’s serene Old Quarter en route to Meknes, capital of Morocco’s last golden age and site of Sultan Moulay Ismail’s version of Versailles.

Days 3-4 FesTravel back to the days of the Roman Empire on a guided tour at the ruins of Volubilis. In medieval Fes, wander the labyrinthine alleys of the medina and listen to the call to prayer overlooking the Old Town at sunset.

Day 5 MideltJourney through the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas to the town of Midelt to learn about farming life in the area. Along the way, visit a handicraft workshop run by Franciscan nuns - a great place to pick up a souvenir.

Day 6 The SaharaAfter a camel ride into the desert, feast by an open fire in the company of locals. Fall asleep tonight in this desert camp, surrounded by a shifting sea of sand dunes.

Days 7-8 Todra GorgeWake early and watch the sunrise over the desert before heading to massive Todra Gorge. For the energetic, there is the option of trekking into the gorge the next day, for spectacular views and boundless photo opportunities. Otherwise, take a walk through the pretty palmeraies or just chill out with a glass of mint tea.

Day 9 Ait BenhaddouPass through Morocco’s film capital, Ouarzazate, on the way to the ancient fortified city of Ait Benhaddou. Explore the streets of this clay kasbah at a relaxed pace, and finish off the day with a meal of the best couscous in the country.

Day 10 ImlilPerched on a rocky outcrop, remote Armed near the village of Imlil offers panoramic views as well as a chance to experience traditional Berber culture.

Days 11-12 EssaouiraWith its whitewashed houses and colourful fishing boats, Essaouira is a gem. Get acquainted with the town’s fascinating history on a guided walking tour, then there’s free time to wander along the beach and dine on fresh seafood.

Days 13-15 MarrakeshLet your senses guide the way through the tantalising spice market and dine al fresco at a foodstall in Djemaa el-Fna, or escape the buzz of the city in the shaded rooms of the Palais de la Bahia, a superb example of Muslim architecture.