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SCOTLAND FOR WILD GAME AND WHISKY
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IRISH FAVOURITES Ireland is one of the most enchanting holiday destinations in the world. On these two captivating breaks we blend the country’s panoramic landscapes with its historic towns and lively cities. Choose your Irish favourite to explore in 2024.
FREE DRINKS PACKAGE ON ALL 2024 CRUISES *
Fresh fish, succulent seafood, grouse, venison… for dining out, north of the border has all the best orders. Some classics are centuries old — namely haggis, served with mashed swede (neeps) and potatoes (tatties). But if the idea of minced sheep heart, liver and lung meat doesn’t appeal, there’s plenty more in store: haddock-rich cullen skink soup, potato scones and cranachan, made with oats, raspberries, thick cream and whisky. And don’t get us started on Scottish cheese — or, rather, do. Isle of Mull cheddar and crumbly crowdie are delicious.
Dublin
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Hungarian Parliament building, Budapest
AWARD-WINNING LUXURY RIVER CRUISES IN EUROPE
GRAND TOUR OF IRELAND Seven nights from just £999pp
Includes ◼ Seven nights at selected hotels in Ireland (JG3 rating) with dinner and breakfast ◼ Excursions to Belfast, Titanic Belfast, Giant’s Causeway, Derry~Londonderry, Sligo, Galway, Limerick, Ring of Kerry, Killarney and Dublin ◼ Guided city tours of Belfast, Galway, Limerick and Dublin with our tour manager ◼ Guided walking tour of Derry~Londonderry with our tour manager ◼ Flight to Belfast and return from Dublin
ON THE RHINE, DANUBE, MOSELLE, MAIN, RHÔNE, DOURO, SEINE, SAÔNE OR DUTCH WATERWAYS
ISLAND LIFE Find gourmet treats on Mull
Fanad lighthouse, Donegal
Experience two of Europe’s most fascinating — and different — rivers in style
SAVE £30pp
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THE BLUE DANUBE — VIENNA, BUDAPEST & SALZBURG Seven nights from £1,599pp
Riviera Travel’s award-winning river cruises include everything you need for an exceptional experience. Cruise Europe’s most beautiful waterways aboard the finest ships, featuring superb dining on board and spacious suites and cabins — many with a French balcony for unrivalled views. Choose from 22 fascinating river cruises that take you to the iconic highlights as well as lesser-known gems in destinations such as Cologne, Trier, Koblenz, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, Basel, Lucerne, the Douro Valley, Vienna, Budapest, Amsterdam, Avignon, Arles, Bruges, Paris or Rouen. Fully escorted price includes ◼ Spacious suites or cabins with river views ◼ Return flights from a choice of regional airports or standard class reserved seat on Eurostar from London St Pancras (supplements may apply) ◼ Return rail connections on selected dates and cruises from over 50 regional stations (supplements may apply) ◼ Exceptional cuisine with full board throughout ◼ Extensive and fully inclusive touring programmes ◼ The services of our experienced cruise director and concierge ◼ Option to add three nights to your holiday with a hand-picked hotel stay with one of our expertly chosen city stays ◼ Departures available exclusively for solo travellers
Salzburg
Departures September 2023—October 2024 Your cruise includes ◼ Seven nights on board ◼ Seven guided tours including Esztergom basilica, Bratislava, Dürnstein, Melk Abbey, Linz or Salzburg, Vienna and Budapest ◼ Classical quartet recital and Hungarian folklore show on board ◼ Option to add three nights in Vienna at Austria Trend Savoyen Vienna from £535pp (2023 departures only) Personalise Your Holiday (optional) ◼ Visit the Spanish Riding School in Vienna from €15pp THE DOURO, PORTO & SALAMANCA Seven nights from £1,699pp Departures September 2023—October 2024 Your cruise includes ◼ Seven nights on board ◼ Four visits including Mateus Palace Gardens, Castelo Rodrigo, Lamego and a quinta with wine tasting ◼ Guided tour, lunch and flamenco show in historic Salamanca ◼ Dinner at Quinta da Pacheca with a selection of their wines ◼ Traditional folk music show ◼ Guided tour of Porto and visit to a port wine cellar ◼ Option to add three nights in Porto at the centrally located Pestana Vintage Porto from £595pp (2023 departures only)
Includes ◼ Two nights at a selected hotel in the Dublin area (JG3 rating) with dinner and breakfast ◼ Three nights at the Central Hotel or Abbey Hotel, Donegal (JG3 rating) with dinner and breakfast ◼ Excursions to Glencolmcille Folk Village, Slieve League Cliffs, Killybegs, Glenveagh Castle and National Park and Dublin ◼ Cruise on Donegal Bay ◼ An optional city tour of Dublin by a local guide (£16pp) ◼ Return flights to Dublin Both holidays also include ◼ A tour manager in Ireland ◼ Airport taxes and luggage allowance (one piece of checked-in hold luggage per person) ◼ Airport transfers in Ireland ◼ Flights from Birmingham, Bristol, London, LeedsBradford, Manchester and Newcastle For more details please call or visit radiotimes.com/holidayoffers or call 03332 342 496 quoting code JGEB24 DONEGAL, SLIEVE LEAGUE AND WILD ATLANTIC WAY (BY AIR) Five nights from just £799pp
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Porto
FRANCE FOR CRÊPES AND CARAFES
Hats off to the French: they single-handedly invented restaurant culture in the late 18th century (in Paris, where few citizens had access to domestic kitchens).
A 48-hour stay in the capital is still the definitive getaway, fuelled on soupe à
l’oignon , steak tartare and carafes of red at gingham-clad tables. A shout out, too, for pizza-like pissaladière (left) in Nice; crêpes oozing bananas and chocolate in the fishing villages of Brittany; and giddy times sampling the cellars of the Champagne region. Bon appétit! NR
Final price will depend on tour date and selected airport where applicable. T&Cs apply. Errors and omissions excepted. Prices per person based on two people sharing. * Early bird discount — book by 10 October 2023. Packaged break is subject to tour operator Just Go! Holidays terms and conditions and financially protected by Bonded Coach Holidays (BCH) and the Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited (ABTOT), a Government approved consumer protection scheme. Single supplements and standard phone charges apply.
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To book or request a brochure, call 01283 742 399 quoting RTA, or visit radiotimes.com/holidayoffers
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Prices are per person, based on two sharing a cabin. Single cabins subject to availability at the relevant supplement. Additional entrance costs may apply. All holidays subject to availability. Images used in conjunction with Riviera Travel. Operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Riviera Tours Ltd, ABTA V4744, ATOL 3430, IATA 9127440. Riviera Travel, New Manor, 328 Wetmore Road, Burton-on-Trent DE14 1SP. Prices correct at time of print. See website for full details. Departures available exclusively for solo travellers on selected tours. * Unlimited quantity of drinks at lunch and from 6pm to midnight while on board our 2024 European river cruises (selected drinks available).
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