Leading European small group tour operator Back-Roads Touring has released its 2012/13 Winter brochure featuring two new tours through Switzerland and Italy.
The brochure features a total of six unique itineraries that also take in the best of England, Scotland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. A 7.5% earlybird discount applies to all tours booked and paid in full before 31 July.
The new 7-day Switzerland: The Top of Europe explores the magnificence of the Alpine region by train, samples fine Swiss cheese and chocolate and visits traditional Christmas markets in Zurich, Lucerne and Bern from $2770* per person twin share, a saving of $225.
The 8-day An Italian Winter Indulgence, also new, explores the best of Rome, Florence and Venice, the world-renowned wine regions of Tuscany and Christmas markets in Rome and Venice from $2437* per person twin share, a saving of $198.
“Winter is a fantastic time to travel in the UK and Europe and to celebrate, we have prepared a special selection of the best winter programs across the continent,” Back-Roads general manager Brad John-Davis said.
“This winter we have focused on creating unique, experiential itineraries that capture the essence of seasonal attractions in Europe. Each of our winter programs is built around the region’s best Christmas markets, allowing visitors in November and December to enjoy shopping for local arts and crafts whilst sampling traditional Christmas food and drink.
“In addition, we have special departures programed to allow guests to participate in Hogmanay – the traditional New Year street party in Edinburgh and Burns Night in Scotland, as well as the Venice Carnival in Italy.”
Prices on popular 2012/2013 tours have also dropped by around 15 and 20% compared to last year.
Other unique itineraries featured in the brochure are:
- 4-day Heart of England taking in some of the UK’s most iconic attractions, Christmas markets and “Great British Puddings” at the world-famous Pudding Club in the Cotswolds from $1198* per person twin share.
- 4-day A Scottish Winter which offers visits to bagpipe makers, Christmas markets in Edinburgh and a chance to sample haggis and fine whiskey from $1272* per person twin share.
- 5-day Munich & Salzburg which visits historic Christmas markets in the shadow of the snow-capped Alps, local breweries and samples traditional Bavarian cuisine from $1660* per person twin share.
- 5-day Vienna & Prague taking in the highlights of Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic including the Brno Christmas market and a fantastic gala dinner and concert in Vienna from $1568* per person twin share.
Winter programs operate between November and March.
Catering for mature travellers, Back-Roads Touring offers leisurely-paced, small group tours of no more than 16 people which travel along picturesque country lanes and stay in boutique accommodation.
Contact Back-Roads on 1300 100 410 or info@backroadstouring.com.au.
*Terms and conditions apply. Discounts must be requested at time of booking and will apply to the basic tour price. Earlybird offer must be booked and paid in full before 31 July 2012. Advertised prices include earlybird discount.