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SIDE WE OFFER YOU SCANDINAVIA ON THE OTHER SIDE WE OFFER YOU

with expanding our well know Scandinavian tours with Great

We have focused on Scotland, Lake District and Devon/ Cornwall.

The nature, the castles and the myths and legends of Scotland.

majestic castles, and the romantic and picturesque sceneries of

You only need one partner for the Nordic countries NORDIC TOURS.

3 WE HAVE EXPANDED SCANDINAVIA.! Flexibility, Trustworthiness, and Innovation with Heart ON ONE SIDE WE OFFER YOU SCANDINAVIA ON THE OTHER SIDE WE OFFER YOU GREAT BRITAIN We continue our celebration of our 10th anniversary with expanding our well know Scandinavian tours with Great Britain. We have focused on Scotland, Lake District and Devon/ Cornwall. Places that have many things in common with Scandinavia. The nature, the castles and the myths and legends of Scotland. And the classic seaside towns with the smell of Cream Tea, majestic castles, and the romantic and picturesque sceneries of southwest England. You only need one partner for the Nordic countries NORDIC TOURS. Your UK team Contents Romantic Cornwall... page 4 Lake District... page 5 High & Skye... page 6 Whisky & Vikings... page 7 NORDIC ECOLABEL Britain on View/Pawel Libera Jan Stokholm Sales manager richard Nodder Key account manager 3

Prices from C 449,- 9 days round trip ROMANTIC CORNWALL & ISLE OF WIGHT Britain on View The southern treasures of England The land of Rosamunde Pilcher, the romantic Isle of Wight, and the picture

This tour has a slow pace with two times two night stays, in Bournemouth and St. Ives.

Salisbury Cathedral C 18,- Athelhampton incl. coffee C 12,- St. Michaels Mount incl.

Day 1: Brighton Arrival in this famous English seaside resort, known for its royal pavilion, the Palace Pier and the small alleys of Brighton Lanes. Overnight in Ramada Jarvis Brighton or sim.

4 Prices from C 449,- 9 days round trip ROMANTIC CORNWALL & ISLE OF WIGHT Britain on View The southern treasures of England The land of Rosamunde Pilcher, the romantic Isle of Wight, and the picture book landscapes and cities in the counties of Devon and Cornwall. Add the prehistoric stone circles of Stonehenge, the antique roman baths in Bath, the magnificent Cathedrals and swinging London. This tour has a slow pace with two times two night stays, in Bournemouth and St. Ives. PRICE PER PERSON C 449,- 8 nights accommodation in double 8 dinner buffets Ferry to Isle of Wight Single room C 198,- Departure in May C 32,- Departure June September C 55,- Entrance Stonehenge, Salisbury Cathedral C 18,- Athelhampton incl. coffee C 12,- St. Michaels Mount incl. cruise C 12,- Prideaux Estate C 10,- Tintagel Castle C 7,50 Clovelly Village C 7,50 Roman baths in Bath C 13,50 ½ day guide in London C 9,50 Earlier or later departures upon request. Day 1: Brighton Arrival in this famous English seaside resort, known for its royal pavilion, the Palace Pier and the small alleys of Brighton Lanes. Overnight in Ramada Jarvis Brighton or sim. Day 2: Brighton Bournemouth (240 km) Travel over Salisbury with the magnificent Cathedral and visit the prehistoric Stonehenge which is on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Overnight at Carrington House Hotel or sim. for 2 nights. Day 3: Isle of Wight Take the ferry from Lymington to Yarmouth. The romantic sun island is also known as The Island of flowers or The Island of Monarchs. Visit the main city Newport and the villages of Gods Hill and Shanklin and be astonished by the view of the Needles the spectacular lime cliffs before you go back to your Hotel. Day 4: Bournemouth Cornwall (440 km) Continue deep in the land of Rosa munde Pilcher. In Dorchester we recommend you visit the fantastic park around Athelhampton House and have coffee and shortbread. Make a short detour to the village of Ottery St. Mary. Continue through the idyllic harbor city Torquay and arrive in St. Ives. 2 nights at Tregenna Castle Hotel or sim. Day 5: Cornwall A full day excursion through Penzance, St. Ives and St. Michael Mount one romantic village after another until Lands End the most western point in England. Day 6: Cornwall Bristol (300 km) Travel along the magnificent coastline with many possibilities for a little detour to Prideaux Estate or the picturesque fishermen village Clovelly and the Tintagel Castle. Overnight at Holiday Inn Bristol Filton or sim. Day 7: Bristol London (150 km) Today start with a visit to the antique roman baths in Bath the whole city is on the UNESCO World Heritage list - before you continue toward London for a visit at Windsor Castle. Overnight at Holiday Inn Windsor or sim. Courtesy of The Clovelly Estate Day 8: London Kent (110 km) A full day excursion to swinging London with Big Ben, Tower of London, St. Pauls Cathedral and much more. Overnight at Holiday Inn Maidstone or sim. Day 9: Departure Start your journey home. 4

PAUL REYNOLDS 4 days stay THE LAKE DISTRICT Prices from C 237,- Time for a few relaxing days, then visit the mountains and valleys of this beautiful area, with impressive peaks and still waters.

Day 1: Arrive in the Lake District national park, this tranquil area for a few days of exploring and relaxing.

3 nights at Keswick Country House Hotel, Keswick or sim. Day 2-3: Explore this wonderful area.

Visit one of the historic houses or mills. Hike to the peaks, rent a boat or bicycle and go exploring MICHAEL TURNER on your own.

The Lake district has several famous patriots and influences.

5 PAUL REYNOLDS 4 days stay THE LAKE DISTRICT Prices from C 237,- Time for a few relaxing days, then visit the mountains and valleys of this beautiful area, with impressive peaks and still waters. Woods and forests nestle in hillsides with all shades of green, and surround England s longest and deepest lakes in all sizes and shapes and plenty of waterfalls to top it off. Day 1: Arrive in the Lake District national park, this tranquil area for a few days of exploring and relaxing. Cruise the lakes, Hike the peaks or try the many cosy and traditional Tea shops located all around. This is Cumbria, the true English countryside. 3 nights at Keswick Country House Hotel, Keswick or sim. Day 2-3: Explore this wonderful area. Many possibilities to take a cruise on the lakes, try the beautiful Lake Windermere or a cruise with Ullswater steamers. See the stone circles, rock carvings and early settlements. Visit one of the historic houses or mills. Hike to the peaks, rent a boat or bicycle and go exploring MICHAEL TURNER on your own. Take in the historic roots from the Viking and Roman influences and traces left behind. The area boasts England s highest mountain; Scafell Pike, and Lake Windermere is also England s Largest lake. The Lake district has several famous patriots and influences. Firstly the romantic author and poet William Wordsworth from the s, who brought the first signs of tourism to the area with his writings. Beatrix Potter also spent many of her childhood summer holidays here and many of her beautifully pictured children s books were inspired by her experiences here. You can also visit Peter Rabbit and friends at the World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness. And a little more up to date, the creator of Postman Pat, John Cunliffe lived in Kendal for many years, where you can see the settings and inspiration of these books and TV series comes from the local area, and the landscape of the Cumbrian countryside. Day 4: Time to go home. PRICE PER PERSON C 237,- 3 nights accommodation in double 3 dinners MICHAEL TURNER MICHAEL TURNER Single room C 72,- Extra night in double incl. dinner C 79,- Extra night in single incl. dinner C 103,- Cruise with Ullswater Steamers p.p. C 10,- Cruise on Lake Windermere p.p. C 8,- Entrance Bobbin Mill p.p. C 6,- Entrance Furness Abbey p.p. C 4,50 Entrance World of Beatrix Potter p.p. C 7,- JULIA KNOTT 5

Prices from C 355,- 7 days round trip HIGH & SKYE Scotland for connoisseurs the magnificent Highlands and the charming Island of Skye in a relaxing pace.

The renowned Loch Lomond and the mysterious Loch Ness, the famous castles and Glasgow and Edinburgh are on this tour.

89,- Departure in July C 109,- Departure in August C 133,- Excursion and entrance package: Edinburgh Castle, Urquhart Castle and 30 min.

6 Prices from C 355,- 7 days round trip HIGH & SKYE Scotland for connoisseurs the magnificent Highlands and the charming Island of Skye in a relaxing pace. A full excursion day to the spectacular Highland, the wild west coast and the whisky trail. The renowned Loch Lomond and the mysterious Loch Ness, the famous castles and Glasgow and Edinburgh are on this tour. PRICE PER PERSON C 355,- 6 nights accommodation in double 6 dinners Ferry Mallaig Armadale 3 hour guided tour of Edinburg 3 hour guide tour of Glasgow Single room C 144,- Departure in May/June/Sept C 89,- Departure in July C 109,- Departure in August C 133,- Excursion and entrance package: Edinburgh Castle, Urquhart Castle and 30 min. cruise on Loch Ness C 38,- Day 1: Glasgow On route to Scotland visit the famous Hadrian s Wall, built by the roman emperor Hadrian and on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Cross the border to Scotland and have a stop at Gretna Green, where you can visit the former royal wedding forge before you arrive in Glasgow. Join a city tour and see the city hall and the famous university. Overnight at Holiday Inn or sim. Day 2: Glasgow Fort William (225 km) Today you continue along the renowned Loch Lomond deep blue like a jewel onwards to Inveraray. Possibility to see the fairytale castle. In the afternoon you arrive Oban and Fort William. Overnight at Isle of Glencoe Hotel or sim. Earlier or later departures upon request. Day 3: Fort William Isle of Skye (300 km) A charming route, cross Glenfinnan to Mallaig for a ferry crossing to the mysterious island of Skye the largest and most beautiful island of the inner Hebrides. On the island is the castle of Dunvegan and the famous Tallisker distillery. Visit the picturesque city of Portree. Cross the bridge at Kyle of Lochalsh and pass the famous Eilean Donan Castle the most photographed castle in Scotland. Overnight at Kyle of Lochalsh Hotel or sim. Day 4: Isle of Skye Inverness (135 km) Today you drive along the mysterious Loch Ness visit Urquhart Castle situated on the banks of the lake. The ruins were in the 16 th century one of the largest castles of Scotland. Possibility for a cruise on the lake. Continue to Inverness where you will stay for 2 nights at Lochness Lodge Hotel or sim. Day 5: Inverness (275 km) A full day excursion through the romantic and legendary Highlands to the wild west coast and Gairloch. In the afternoon time, for a visit to the whisky trail with possible visits to the Cardhu, Glenlivet or Glenfiddich distillery before you go back to your Hotel. Day 6: Inverness Edinburgh (255 km) Today through the grand Grampian Mountains and pass Aviemore and Pitlochry. On route a visit to Blair Castle or the Scone Palace. Here was once the Scottish coronation throne. In the afternoon a city tour of Edinburgh with the famous castle and the Royal Mile. Overnight at Cairn Hotel or sim. Day 7: DEPARTURE On route home. 6

9 days round trip WHISKY AND VIKINGS Prices from C 464,- The great Scotland adventure. Travel along the whisky trail and in the footsteps of the Vikings to Orkney.

Day 1: Edinburgh On route to Scotland. Visit the renowned Melrose Abbey. Arrive Edinburgh. Overnight Cairn Hotel or sim.

Continue to Dalwhinnie with a possible stop at the highest distillery in Scotland. Through the Grampian Mountains around Aviemore/Newtonmore. Overnight at Craiglynne Hotel or sim.

7 9 days round trip WHISKY AND VIKINGS Prices from C 464,- The great Scotland adventure. Travel along the whisky trail and in the footsteps of the Vikings to Orkney. Pure nature and culture with astonishing sceneries, magnificent castles and charming Edinburgh. The tour has a slow pace with time to really explore incl. a cruise on the mysterious Loch Ness. Day 1: Edinburgh On route to Scotland. Visit the renowned Melrose Abbey. Arrive Edinburgh. Overnight Cairn Hotel or sim. Day 2: Edinburgh Avienmore (225 km) City tour of the charming city of Edinburgh with the famous castle and the royal mile. Onwards to the highlands via Perth where you can visit the Scone Palace. Continue to Dalwhinnie with a possible stop at the highest distillery in Scotland. Through the Grampian Mountains around Aviemore/Newtonmore. Overnight at Craiglynne Hotel or sim. Day 3: Avienmore Thurso (300 km) Today a detour along the famous Speyside the heart of the whisky trail. Possible visit to the Glenfiddich or Cardhu distillery. Passing Inverness and continue north to Thurso/Whick. 2 nights at the Royal Hotel Thurso or sim. Day 4: Excursion Orkney Cruise between small islands on the ferry from Scrabster to Stromness. Explore the Orkneys the stone circles, the magnificent St. Magnus Cathedral, the cliffs, the prehistoric city of Skara Brae and the main city Kirkwall. Cruise back to the mainland. Day 5: Thurso Ullapool Inverness (325 km) A fantastic day through the fascinating highlands with valleys, lakes and along the Atlantic road. Overnight in Ullapool or Inverness area at Caledonian Hotel, Lochness Lodge Hotel or sim. Day 6: Inverness Fort William (210 km) Continue along the mysterious Loch Ness, maybe visit the Urquhart Castle situated on the shore of the lake and a cruise on Loch Ness. 2 nights in Fort William at Isle of Glencoe Hotel or sim. Day 7: Excursion Skye A beautiful route via Glenfinnan to Mallaig. Cruise to the island of Skye the largest island of the inner Hebrides. On Skye visit Dunvegan Castle, the famous distillery of Tallisker and the picturesque island capital Portree. Cross the bridge at Kyle of Lochalsh and pass the Eilean Donan Castle the most photographed castle of Scotland. Several movies have been filmed here. Day 8: Fort William Carlisle (330 km) Through the impressive mountains and valleys of Glencoe you arrive at the beautiful Loch Lomond. Continue via Glasgow to the lowlands. Take a break at Gretna Green and see the former wedding forge. Overnight in Carlisle at Hilltop Hotel or sim. Day 9: Departure On route home. PRICE PER PERSON C 464,- 8 nights accommodation in double 8 dinners Ferry Mallaig Armadale Ferry Scrabster Stromness Scrabster 3 hour guided tour of Edinburg Single room C 190,- Departure in May/Sept C 94,- Departure in June C 98,- Departure in July C 131,- Departure in August C 153,- Excursion and entrance package: Edinburgh Castle, Dalwhinnie Distillery, Urquhart Castle, Eilean Castle and 30 min. cruise on Loch Ness C 54,- earlier or later departures upon request 7

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Martin Brent/Britaiononview. Great Britain2012 SUMMER / GROUPS Martin Brent/Britaiononview Great Britain2012 SUMMER / GROUPS Britain On View Cartography by Folia a/s www.folia.dk 0610 WE HAVE EXPANDED SCANDINAVIA.! Flexibility, Trustworthiness, and Innovation with