take six - autumn offers - oasis travel · alaçati, turkey. incirli ev (a boutique guest house)...

Includes a guaranteed entrance ticket to the city of Arts and

sciencesIncludes a 48 hour Lisboa CardIncludes a 72 hour museum card

Includes 48 hour museum pass, Seine cruise & Métro tickets

Take Six - Autumn Offersf o r d i s c e r n i n g t r a v e l l e r s

Offers for Late Summer & Autumn 2015

Includes Doge’s Palace, Accademia or Guggenheim tickets and water taxi transfers

BerlinDe Rome ***** Deluxe

Close to the Brandenburg Gate, the De Rome has 145 bedrooms, a restaurant, and a bar with views over the famous Bebelplatz. The former jewel vault has been transformed into a spa with an indoor swimming pool.

3 nights for the price of 2 until 31 August - price from £695, saving £150

3 nights for the price of 2 for Sunday arrivals from 1 September onwards - price from £738, saving £160

VeniceCenturion Palace *****

The Centurion is located on the Grand Canal, a few steps from the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute. Behind a magnfiicent Gothic façade you’ll find a stylish modern hotel - the 50 bedrooms are all individually furnished with bold colours and modern art; there is an atmospheric courtyard and a restaurant with a terrace on the water’s edge.

4 nights for the price of 3 for Sunday or Monday

arrivals from 27 August - 31 October

- price from £974, saving £180

Prices are per person and include flights (Eurostar for Paris), transfers, accommodation with breakfast, Kirker Guide Notes to restaurants, museums and sightseeing, and the services of the Kirker Concierge to book concert, opera and ballet tickets or reserve a table for a delicious dinner.

Six of the Best Classic City Breaks

ParisLe Sénat *** Deluxe

Next to the Luxembourg Gardens, Le Sénat has 41 contemporary bedrooms, a cosy bar and a small courtyard. Great value.

3 nights for the price of 2 from 1 Aug - 3 Sep - price from

£489, saving £100

3 nights for the price of 2 from 4 Sep onwards - price from

£628, saving £67

BordeauxGrand Hotel de Bordeaux

***** DeluxeOpposite the Grand Théâtre, this fine hotel has 150 bedrooms, a restaurant and brasserie with a large terrace and spa with rooftop swimming pool.

3 nights for the price of 2 until 31 Aug & 20 - 31 Oct


3 night price from £899 from 1 Sep - 19 Oct

Ask the Kirker Concierge for details of wine tasting and vineyard visits

ValenciaThe Westin *****

A restored building dating from 1917, the Westin has two restaurants, a spa with indoor plunge pool, sauna and Hammam and garden. Excellent value.

4 nights for the price of 3 for midweek stays all year


To book or request a brochure please contact your independent travel agent

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LisbonLapa Palace

***** DeluxeSet in landscaped gardens, this luxurious hotel has an outdoor heated swimming pool, gastronomic restaurant, bar and 109 rooms.

4 nights for the price of 3 until 31 August - price from

£994, saving £175

3 night price from £968 from 1 September onwards

Autumn is the perfect time for a short break, and we have selected some of our favourite destinations for the coming months including some excellent offers for August departures. As the summer fades, an escape to the warmer climates of southern Europe brings the prospect of delicious al fresco dinners, a chance to explore historic cities in the company of an expert private guide, and a new season of exhibitions and opera. Don’t forget to speak to the Kirker Concierge who would be delighted to arrange a walking tour with a local expert, exhibition, opera or concert tickets, or to recommend and book a restaurant for a delicious dinner.

We have selected the autumn’s best relaxing holidays and cultural city breaks, inspired by some of our favourite hotels and personal experiences and Europe’s finest gardens, best vineyards and most perfectly-preserved mediaeval cities.

For those who enjoy travelling with a small group of like-minded companions we have included some of our most popular escorted Cultural Tours & Music Holidays to Italy, Cyprus, Cuba and St Petersburg, as well as opera holidays in Milan, Venice and New York.

Please contact your local independent travel agent for a quotation.

Ted Wake - Joint MD & Director of Sales & Marketing

BRITISH AIRWAYS SPECIAL OFFER: Book by 31 July and enjoy an upgrade to British Airways Club Europe on selected routes from Gatwick, Heathrow and London City from only £50 per person per way, saving up to £300.

Eurostar special

offer - see back page

For more information, please contact:Wendy Harper (Lisburn) [email protected] | 02892 635206Jennifer Ford (Belfast Howard Street) [email protected] | 028 90279985Simon O’Neill (Holywood) [email protected] | 02890 426969

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Six of the Best for Autumn SunshineAs temperatures decline in the UK, Southern Europe offers tempting destinations to escape for a few days of restorative sunshine,

al fresco lunches, relaxing swimming pools and an evening drink on a garden terrace. These are some of our favourite destinations in Italy, France, Spain, Malta and Turkey to enjoy late summer sun, warm autumn holidays and winter short breaks.

MallorcaSon Brull *****

A lovingly restored 18th century monastery located in 30 hectares of landscaped grounds in the foothills of the Tramuntana mountains. There are 23 bedrooms, a wooden decked terrace with a summer swimming pool and a spa with a heated indoor/outdoor pool. Son Brull is less than 10 minutes’ drive from the thriving market town of Pollensa, and the beaches of Cala Sant Vicenc and Puerto Pollensa are 15 minutes’ drive away.

3 night price from £1,095 until 3 October

5 nights for the price of 4 from 4 October - 30 November - price from £1,194, saving

£195 in October- price from £869, saving

£130 in November

Alaçati, TurkeyIncirli Ev (A boutique guest house)

Just an hour from Izmir airport, on Turkey’s Aegean Coast, Alaçati is a charming village with cobbled streets and nearby sandy beaches.The Incirli Ev has been run by the delightful Poshor family since 2006. Eight comfortable rooms surround the tranquil bougainvillea-draped courtyard with a 150 year old fig tree which gives the hotel its name – Fig Tree House. Breakfast including homemade jams, is served in thecourtyard or in the cosy library. A scenic ten minute stroll takes guests to

the centre of Alaçati.

3 night price from £698 until 30 September

3 night price from £648 from 1 October

MaltaXara Palace, Mdina **** Deluxe

Located in the ancient capital city of Mdina, the 17th century Xara Palace has been meticulously restored. A member of Relais & Châteaux, there are just 17 bedrooms furnished with original antiques, some with outstanding panoramic views over the city and the countryside. The ‘De Mondion’ rooftop restaurant (closed Sundays) is regarded by many as one of the best on the island and is a must for anyone travelling to Malta. Informal dining is offered at the hotel’s trattoria-style restaurant with tables available outside in the quiet square.

3 night price from £849 until 30 October

3 night price from £640 from 1 November

Prices are per person and include flights, return transfers or car hire, accommodation with breakfast, Kirker Guide Notes to restaurants, museums and sightseeing and the services of the Kirker Concierge.

Aix-en-ProvenceLe Pigonnet **** Superior

A family-owned 18th century country house, Le Pigonnet has 48 bedrooms, decorated in a typical Provençal style. The tranquil gardens inspired Cézanne, who painted the ‘Montagne Sainte-Victoire’ from a shady corner here in 1890. There is also a heated outdoor swimming pool open until October, and a highly regarded gastronomic restaurant ‘Le Riviera’.

3 night price from £859 in September & October

3 night price from £719 in November & December

Price includes flights to Marseille or why not try Eurostar’s new direct service

to the South of France? It takes just 6h 27mins from London St. Pancras

International: prices available on request

RomeGran Melia Villa Agrippina ***** Deluxe

This historic property is just five minutes’ walk from the Vatican. The building has been completely restored in a contemporary style, and there is a wonderful heated outdoor swimming pool, a spa with outdoor jacuzzi and landscaped gardens which make this the perfect retreat during the warmer summer and autumn months.

4 nights for the price of 3 until 31 August - price from

£897, saving £184


3 nights for the price of 2 from 1 November -

27 December - price from £698, saving £160

Rota, AndaluciaDuque de Najera **** Superior

In the heart of Rota’s walled old town, close to the fishing port and overlooking the bay of Cadiz, the Duque de Najera is a charming, traditional hotel with 92 comfortable rooms. The restaurant specialises in seafood and Mediterranean cuisine which can be enjoyed on the outside terrace in fine weather and in summer the hotel has a tapas bar as well as a bar beside the outdoor swimming pool.


3 night price from £419 from 1 November

Upgrade to half board from only £15 per dayIncludes entrance tickets to the Vatican museum & Sistine Chapel or

Villa Borghese

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Six of the Best Private HomesA number of our favourite places to stay are former private homes which have been carefully converted into small boutique hotels, often still managed by the owners. Each room is different and furnished with a unique collection of individual pieces, whilst the friendly, yet attentive, personal service creates an informal atmosphere. Also perfect for private parties – ask your independent

travel agent for an exclusive use quotation.

RomeVilla Spalletti Trivelli **** Deluxe

This beautiful patrician villa is located in the heart of the city, yet has a remarkable oasis-like atmosphere. The Quirinale Palace is opposite and the Trevi Fountain is only five minutes’ walk away. It is decorated with exquisite furniture, tapestries and paintings from the Spalletti Trivelli family’s collection. There are just 12 bedrooms, decorated in a classical style but with all the modern comforts you would expect. The elegant drawing room has a complimentary bar; there is a wellness centre and

a splendid Italian garden. Villa Spalletti Trivelli was recently voted one of the top 50 hotels in the world by The Telegraph.

3 night price from £1,175 in September & October

3 night price from £989 in August & November

Île de RéDe Toiras ***** Deluxe

This former 17th century boat owner’s house is located in the island’s main town of St. Martin and overlooks the picturesque harbour. A member of Relais & Châteaux, it is classically and elegantly furnished in a Parisien townhouse style with luxurious fabrics and sumptuous antique furniture. Its 20 bedrooms all give a wonderful feeling of space. There is a gastronomic restaurant open for dinner, and where dishes

are cooked to order at breakfast, overlooking a pretty courtyard garden. Guests are free to use the outdoor swimming pool and gardens of its sister hotel, Villa Clarisse.

3 night price from £838 in August

4 nights for the price of 3 in September - price from £649, saving £120

3 nights for the price of 2 from 27 September onwards - price from £498, saving £108

FlorenceAntica Torre (a boutique private residence)

This beautiful property dates from the 13th century and stands on via Tornabuoni, a few minutes’ walk from the Duomo. It is considered one of Florence’s most historic ‘tower houses’ and has preserved many architectural features, including two magnificent roof terraces where you can enjoy breakfast or an evening aperitif whilst taking in the panoramic views of the city. The seven renovated rooms in the Palazzo Gianfigliazzi include several with views over the Arno.

3 nights for the price of 2 until 31 August and from 1 November - price from £692, saving £120

4 nights for the price of 3 in September and October


SevilleCasa No 7 (a deluxe bed and breakfast)

Owned by the charming Gonzalo del Rio (a member of the Gonzalez-Gordon sherry family), the Casa – built in 1847 – is a delightful townhouse hotel with just six beautifully appointed bedrooms, well-equipped bathrooms and fine soft furnishings (no televisions). Located in the heart of the old part of the city, a few minutes’ walk from the cathedral, this is a real Spanish home, with antiques and works of art to make guests feel relaxed and comfortable.

3 night price from £665

Juan-les-PinsBelles Rives **** Deluxe

In the 1920’s, this delightful villa was the private home of F. Scott Fitzgerald and his wife Zelda who did much to transform a sleepy fishing village into the glamorous haven that Juan-Les-Pins is today. It was opened as a hotel in 1929 by the Estene family who still run it today. There are 43 bedrooms, an elegant restaurant and a small private sandy beach. Guests may use the pool at their sister hotel the Juana.

3 night price from £1,139 in August

4 nights for the price of 3 from 30 August - 26 September


3 nights for the price of 2 from 27 September - 31 October


TuscanyRelais La Suvera (a historic country villa)

Located on a hillside 18 miles west of Siena and close to the towns ofVolterra and San Gimignano, La Suvera is a beautiful relais dating backto the middle ages. It is decorated with an extraordinary collectionof antiques including ancient manuscripts, tapestries and paintings byIngres. The 25 bedrooms are set around a peaceful courtyard shadedby chestnut trees. The heated summer swimming pool and tennis court are set in beautiful landscaped grounds with statues, fountains and cypress trees. There are two restaurants and a health centre.

5 nights for the price of 4 until 30 September - price from £1,123,

saving £185

4 nights for the price of 3 from 1 October - price from £826,

saving £148


Includes entrance tickets to the Vatican museum & Sistine Chapel or Villa Borghese

Includes entrance tickets to the Uffizi Gallery, Academia or Bargello


Six of the Best ExhibitionsThis autumn brings a selection of excellent new exhibitions to venues across Europe, from the famous Uffizi Gallery in Florence

to the gardens of Amsterdam’s recently refurbished Rijksmuseum. There are also major exhibitions of paintings in Paris, Berlin and Vienna, as well as an exhibition marking the bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo in Brussels. Ask your independent travel agent for

further details of opening hours and tickets.

Paris“Picasso.Mania”, Grand Palais7 October - 29 February 2016

This major new exhibition shows Picasso’s masterpieces including Les Demoiselles d’Avignon and Guernica alongside contemporary

works by David Hockney, Jasper Johns and Roy Lichtenstein.

Pont Royal **** SuperiorIn the artistic heart of the Left Bank, this traditional hotel has 75 comfortable bedrooms, a small Japanese garden and Joel Robuchon’s popular restaurant ‘L’Atelier’.

3 nights for the price of 2 from 1 November - 31 March - price from £579, saving £140


Amsterdam“Miro in the Rijksmuseum Gardens”

Until 11 October 2015The formal gardens surrounding Amsterdam’s restored Rijksmuseum are currently hosting a unique display of 21 sculptures by the Catalan artist Joan Miró, including bronze casts and assemblies of objects from nature.

Owl ***The Owl is located five minutes’ from the Leidseplein, the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum. It has a bar, TV lounge, terrace garden and 34 simply furnished rooms. This is an excellent value for money hotel in a convenient location for exploring the galleries and museums of Amsterdam.


Berlin“Impressionism - Expressionism”, Alte Nationalgalerie

Until 20 September 2015Hosted by one of the first galleries in the world to show Impressionist

paintings, this exhibition contrasts two of the 20th century’s most influential art movements through their treatment of a range of themes

from still-life to bathers and ‘premonitions of war’.

Art’otel Berlin Mitte **** SuperiorThe Art’otel has 109 rooms, decorated with character and style. Art

lovers will enjoy the works by George Baselitz, whilst architects and designers will be impressed by what Johanne Nalbach has made of the interior.


Florence“Piero di Cosimo”, Uffizi Gallery

Until 27 September 2015Don’t miss the final weeks of this excellent display of works by one of Florence’s Renaissance masters, whose depictions of classical mythology

led Florentine painting down a new path towards naturalism.

Degli Orafi **** SuperiorLocated a few steps from the Uffizi Museum overlooking the River Arno, this hotel is housed in one of Florence’s most attractive ancient residences. All 42 rooms are furnished in Florentine style, many with wonderful river and city views. There is an attractive bar and terrace

with panoramic views of the city and Florentine hills across the river.


Brussels“Waterloo 1815/2015: Europe Challenged”

Royal Museum of the Armed Forces Until 31 October 2015

In the bicentenary year of the Battle of Waterloo, the excellent military museum in Brussels traces the build-up to and fall-out from the clash through period uniforms, eyewitness stories and images of the battlefield.

Amigo ***** DeluxeLocated behind the Grand’Place and City Hall, the Amigo has 173 beautifully designed bedrooms, a bar, a wonderful Italian restaurant ‘Bocconi’, and a comfortable lobby lounge.

3 nights for the price of 2 for Friday arrivals all year


Vienna“Rembrandt – Titan – Bellotto: Spirit and Splendor of the

Dresden Picture Gallery”, Winter PalaceUntil 8 November 2015

A spectacular collection of 100 works by Rembrandt, Titian, Bernardo Bellotto, Anthony van Dyck, and Antoine Watteau graces the walls of the

elegant baroque Winter Palace of Prince Eugene of Savoy.

Altstadt **** (a superior boutique hotel)The Alstadt is 10 minutes’ walk from the Volkstheater and the spectacular Museum Quartier. There is an attractive bar, 42 comfortable rooms and an Andy Warhol print in the lobby along with many other works of art throughout this delightful first class pensione-style hotel.


Ask the Kirker Concierge for opera details

Prices are per person and include flights, return transfers, accommodation with breakfast, entrance to the exhibitions described, Kirker Guide Notes to restaurants, museums and sightseeing and the services of the Kirker Concierge.

Liberation of Andromeda (1510-15)Piero di Cosimo

Oiseau Lunaire, 1966Joan Miró

Cows, Yellow/Red/Green, 1912 Franz Marc

Portrait of a Lady in White, Tiziano Vecellio,

1555

Includes 48 hour museum pass, Seine cruise, Metro tickets & timed entrance to the Picasso.Mania exhibition at the Grand Palais

Includes a 72 hour museum card

Eurostar special


Eurostar special


Includes entrance tickets to the Uffizi including the Piero di

Cosimo exhibition

Includes entrance tickets to the Rijksmuseum or Van Gogh Museum

Includes a Vienna Masterticket and entrance tickets to the exhibition at the Belvedere Winter Palace


Six of the Best Mediaeval CitiesOne of the great pleasures of a European city break comes from exploring beautifully preserved historic city centres, with cobbled

streets, gothic churches and traditional bars and restaurants. We have selected six of the best mediaeval cities below, and don’t forget to speak to your independent travel agent to arrange a walking tour with an expert local guide – an essential experience to get the most

from your time in a new city.

BrugesWhen the industrial revolution bypassed Bruges it left

one of Northern Europe’s most perfectly preserved mediaeval city centres untouched, providing modern visitors with a unique

cityscape of canals, townhouses and churches.

The Pand **** DeluxeA beautifully restored 18th century mansion located just two minutes’ walk from the Market Square. The 24 individually furnished rooms

include 11 Junior Suites decorated with Ralph Lauren fabrics. There is a cosy bar, a stylish lounge and an attractive breakfast room where a champagne breakfast is served and hot dishes are prepared on the AGA.

3 nights for the price of 2 for midweek stays until 31 October


(transfers not included)

SienaIn contrast to its neighbour and fierce rival Florence, Siena’s architecture is distinctly mediaeval, with intact city walls still encircling the city and the imposing Palazzo Pubblico which faces onto the Piazza del Campo

where the Palio races take place.

Grand Hotel Continental ***** DeluxeLocated in the heart of Siena, close to Piazza del Campo, this 17th century palace was built in 1600 by Pope Alexander Vll. An impressive, traditional lobby leads to a covered courtyard, now a stylish and contemporary bar/restaurant. There is a stunning first floor salon with

outstanding 17th century painted ceilings and walls. Many of the 69 spacious bedrooms

and suites also have original frescoes.


3 nights for the price of 2 from 19 October onwards


AvignonThe residence of seven popes during the 14th century, Avignon’s Palais de Papes is the largest mediaeval gothic building in Europe, and one of the world’s most impressive fortresses.

De L’Horloge *** SuperiorSituated right in the heart of the

city, this attractive hotel has a 19th century façade and is decorated throughout with real style. There are 67 bedrooms, some with terraces overlooking the Palais de Papes, an attractive lounge and a pleasant conservatory style breakfast room.

3 night price from £754 in September

4 nights for the price of 3 from 1 October - 31 December - price from £698, saving £101

Price includes flights to Avignon or why not try Eurostar’s new direct service to the South of France? It takes just 5h 49mins from London St. Pancras

International: prices available on request

PragueDespite a turbulent 20th century, Prague’s historic centre remains

remarkably intact, with some of the most romantic gothic towers, spires and turrets in Europe, as well as the iconic Charles Bridge. Ask the

Kirker Concierge for details of opera and ballet.

Hotel Paris *****In the heart of the atmospheric old town, the Paris is one of the few

hotels in Prague where all the public rooms are still in the original Art Nouveau style. All

of the 86 rooms have been renovated recently and are more contemporary in style.

3 nights for the price of 2 all year - price from £618, saving £130

BarcelonaA city with many different sides, Barcelona is famous for its modern and art nouveau architecture, but the labyrinthine Barri Gòtic is at the heart of the old city and retains distinctive gothic façades and even remnants of

the Roman city.

Duquesa De Cardona **** SuperiorThis grand, 19th century building overlooks the colourful yacht marina in the heart of the Gothic centre, a short walk from the ‘Ramblas’. The 44 rooms are all decorated in a contemporary style and the rooftop solarium, with its summer plunge pool, gives a wonderful

panorama of the harbour and city.

3 night price from £649 for midweek stays in September and October, saving £60

4 nights for the price of 3 from 2 November - price from £639,

saving £100

Ask the Kirker Concierge for pre-booked tickets for the Miró and Picasso Museums

KrakowMercifully spared from much of the destruction wrought by WWII,

Krakow’s mediaeval old town is centred around one of Europe’s largest town squares, a wonderful open space, which thrives with al fresco

restaurants, bars and cafés.

Pod Roza **** SuperiorThis traditional hotel is located in the mediaeval heart of Krakow and has welcomed guests, who have included Tsar Alexander I and Franz Liszt since the end of the 17th century. The 54 bedrooms and suites are

comfortable and well furnished. A glass-covered patio houses the ‘Amarone’ Italian restaurant. More typical dishes are available at the ‘Pod Roza’ restaurant. Jazz and classical music concerts take place most weekends.


Ask the Kirker Concierge for details about Auschwitz tours

Prices are per person and include flights, return transfers, accommodation with breakfast, Kirker Guide Notes to restaurants, museums and sightseeing and the services of the Kirker Concierge.

Includes a 72 hour museum passIncludes a three hour walking tour

with an expert local guide

Eurostar special



Six of the Best GardensWarm sunshine combined with a kaleidoscope of colour make the autumn a wonderful time to explore some of the horticultural

highlights of Europe. The mild climate of regions such as Andalucia and the subtropical island of Tenerife provides a generous and long period of autumn colour, along with warm daytime temperatures, well into November.

St. PetersburgAstoria ***** Deluxe

With wonderful views of St. Isaac’s Cathedral and the Mariinsky Palace, the hotel is within easy walking distance of the shopping on the Nevsky Prospect and the Hermitage Museum. The 188 comfortable bedrooms are furnished in the contemporary style that is synonymous with Rocco Forte Hotels. We highly recommend a visit to the summer palaces of the Tsars, with their extensive gardens – at

Peterhof the spectacular fountains (operating until early October)

are a highlight.

3 nights for the price of 2 from 23 March - 31 October


Ask the Kirker Concierge for details of ballet performances

RavelloVilla Cimbrone ***** Deluxe

During the ownership of the Beckett family, many of England’s leading literary lights came to stay here, from Vita Sackville-West who helped to create the spectacular gardens, to Virginia Woolfe, TS Eliot and DH Lawrence. All were attracted by Ravello’s glorious panoramic views. Since the 12th century, the Villa Cimbrone has been transformed from a monastery to a private villa and finally to a small luxury hotel. It is now one of the region’s loveliest family-owned hotels, and its 19 antique furnished bedrooms all have wonderful views

of either the spectacular coast or the elegant Cimbrone gardens. There are several beautiful public lounges, a large outdoor summer swimming pool and a very highly regarded restaurant.

5 nights for the price of 4 all year - price from £1,189, saving £180

TenerifeBotanico *****

Situated in the harbour town of Puerto de la Cruz, within six acres oflush landscaped gardens, the Botanico is the perfect place to relax and unwind. The property was originally built in a rather uninspiring modern style, but the 252 rooms are beautifully furnished and all have balconies. There is an excellent spa complex offering a range of treatments and programs and four restaurants, including an Asian fine dining experience. The hotel also has one main outdoor swimming pool and one indoor swimming pool within the spa complex.


We highly recommend a private tour with an expert local guide to explore Tenerife’s fascinating volcanic landscape and unique

flora.

Lake MaggioreGrand Hotel Majestic **** Deluxe

This delightful hotel is set in formal gardens close to the town of Pallanza and the formal gardens of the Villa Taranto and Isola Bella. It has 80 bedrooms, many with wonderful views of the lake and mountains beyond. Light meals and drinks are served on the panoramic terrace and the gastronomic restaurant offers freshly caught fish and other delicious dishes. There is an indoor swimming pool, a tennis court and a small private beach. The town and ferry port are ten minutes’ walk away.

5 nights for the price of 4 from 23 August - 17 October


GranadaGuadalupe *** Superior

The Guadalupe is a popular and attractive hotel in a great location – immediately opposite the Alhambra and its Generalife gardens. Originally constructed in the early 14th century by the emir’s of Al Andalus, the Generalife gardens are a UNESCO protected network of mosaic paths, water channels and cypress trees. The hotel has 58 simply furnished but comfortable bedrooms (including 16 in another building nearby), a spacious lobby, bar and a restaurant.

4 nights for the price of 3 all year - price from £645,

saving £55

NiceLe Grimaldi ****

The Côte d’Azur is blessed with a benevolent micro-climate, which means that botanical gardens thrive from Menton to Antibes and beyond. There is no better base from which to explore them all than Nice, with its coastal rail links. In the centre of town, five minutes’ walk from the Promenade des Anglais and 15 minutes from the Flower Market and the old town, the Grimaldi is a family-run hotel with 46 bedrooms and a bar.

3 night price from £559 in September

3 night price from £478 in October

Ask the Kirker Concierge for details of entrance tickets and private tours of local gardens including Val Rahmeh Botanical Garden in Menton and the

Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild in St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat


Includes Russian Visa service

Includes Granada card which offers complimentary entrance to the Alhambra and the Generalife


Six of the Best Olympic CitiesSince their revival in Athens at the end of the 19th century, the Olympic Games have become one of the world’s most important events, bringing investment, international sporting stars and the eyes of the world to a different city every four years. Visitors today can often still see signs of the redevelopment spurred by an Olympic bid, from Athens’ Panathenaic Stadium, restored in 1896, to

Barcelona’s Montjuic Park which hosted the events of 1992.

ParisParis was the first city after Athens to host a modern

Olympic Games, as part of the 1900 Exposition Universelle, in a contest which included croquet, cricket, tug of

war, and swimming in the River Seine.

Westminster **** DeluxeWith an excellent location on the prestigious Rue de la Paix, this historic hotel offers 102 rooms, all furnished in the Louis XV style with original furniture, paintings and antiques.There is a bar and a

Michelin-starred restaurant.

3 nights for the price of 2 until 31 August & 17 - 31 October - price from £595, saving £165

3 night price from £866 from 1 September - 16 October

TurinIn 2006, the Winter Olympics brought the spotlight onto this historic

north Italian city, which sits in the foothills of the Alps, and is also home to several world-class museums and a number of excellent restaurants.

Golden Palace **** DeluxeTurin’s first deluxe hotel opened in 2006 in time for the Winter Olympics. Behind a modern stone façade, the hotel tastefully combines contemporary design with Art Deco furnishings and also celebrates Turin’s Olympic links. The ‘Winner’ restaurant offers delicious Piemontese and Italian cuisine, while the ‘Time’ bar is the

perfect venue for cocktails and a light snack. The 195 bedrooms are furnished with light, contemporary colours.



AthensThe spiritual home of the Olympics, Athens’ Panathenaic Stadium which hosted events in both 1896 and 2004, is the only stadium in the world to be built entirely of marble, and also one of the oldest, dating back to the

6th century BC.

Grande Bretagne ***** DeluxeDating back to 1872, this prestigious hotel is the most luxurious in Athens. All 327 rooms are beautifully furnished in a traditional style,

with original artwork and antique furniture. The hotel has a fabulous outdoor swimming pool, a spa and a fitness centre. Located fairly close to the old quarter of Plaka, it overlooks Constitution Square, with its traditional taverns, coffee shops and flea markets.


BarcelonaThe 1992 Olympics took place across the Catalan city, with the Olympic Village set on the hillside of the verdant Montjuïc, which today remains

one of Barcelona’s most attractive green spaces.

Miramar ***** SuperiorThe Miramar has a unique location on Montjuic hill, overlooking the city and a short taxi drive from the port. With over 8,000 square metres of gardens and an outdoor summer swimming pool, this is the perfect hotel for the summer months. All 75 bedrooms are

stylishly furnished and most have their own terrace with views overlooking the gardens, the city or the sea. The spa and fitness centre is one of Barcelona’s best and has a sauna, Turkish bath and a heated indoor swimming pool.


RomeClassical Rome made an impressive setting for the 1960 Olympics, with

marathon contestants running along the Appian Way to finish under the Arch of Constantine, and wrestling bouts taking place in the Roman Forum.

Capo d’Africa **** SuperiorLocated five minutes’ walk from the Colosseum, the Capo d’Africa is truly in the heart of ancient Rome. All 65 bedrooms are furnished with great taste in a very comfortable contemporary style. The attractive bar

serves drinks and light snacks throughout the day, whilst a full buffet breakfast is available in the breakfast room on the third floor where you will also

find a large summer terrace and solarium.


AmsterdamAmsterdam hosted the first Olympics to include a parade of nations and

the lighting of an Olympic Flame in 1928 – notable medal winners included a future Norwegian king and Johnny Weissmuller, who achieved

even greater fame as Tarzan.

The Grand Amsterdam ***** DeluxeFormerly Amsterdam’s town hall, no expense has been spared in the decoration of the Grand’s elegant lounges, brasserie and 177 bedrooms. The hotel has a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool, sauna, and

fitness room.

3 nights for the price of 21/2 for weekend stays all year


3 nights for the price of 2 from 6 November - 31 March



Includes entrance tickets to the Vatican museum & Sistne Chapel or Villa Borghese

Includes 48 hour museum pass, Seine cruise & Metro tickets

Includes entrance tickets to the Rijksmuseum or the Van Gogh Museum

Includes 72 hour Torino Card

Eurostar special


Includes Acropolis Museum tickets


Six of the Best VineyardsFrom Burgundy to Chianti and the Aeolian Islands to La Rioja, one of the highlights of a holiday in Europe is an opportunity to visit a world-class wine-producer for a tasting. Many Kirker hotels are ideally situated for visiting vineyards and sampling vintages, whilst a number of our favourite properties have their own wine estates. Speak to your independent travel agent for more information on the wine

regions in Italy, Spain and France and don’t forget that the Kirker Concierge can arrange for private cellar visits and wine tastings.

JerezVilla Jerez **** Superior

We are delighted to feature this charming hotel which is within walking distance of the old town, the Royal School of Equestrian Art and the iconic and lesser known boutique sherry bodegas. Overlooking beautifully manicured gardens and an outdoor swimming pool, the hotel gives its guests a sense of staying in a private villa with cosy lounges and an attractive bar and restaurant serving Italian and Mediterranean cuisine; all leading onto the terrace and lawn beyond. The 18 bedrooms face the gardens or the pool and

are individually decorated in a classical manor house style.


BurgundyChâteau de Gilly **** Superior

Surrounded by the great wines of Burgundy, between Dijon and Beaune, Gilly has preserved its authentic 14th and 16th century character, reflected in its moats, gardens and vaulted dining room. The 48 rooms and suites in the château and its two outbuildings of the same era are elaborately decorated and have preserved the tradition and character of this historical building. Many overlook the gardens, outdoor tennis court and summer swimming pool. There is a gastronomic restaurant in the original vaulted wine cellars and a brasserie with a terrace for summer dining.

4 nights for the price of 3 until 26 September - price from £697,

saving £108

3 nights for the price of 2 from 27 September - price from £498,

saving £91

Ribera del DueroHacienda Zorita Wine Hotel & Spa **** Deluxe

Zorita is a stylish hotel and spa located in the heart of one of Spain’s principal wine growing regions, Ribera del Duero, 10 minutes from the historic city of Salamanca. The hotel has thick stone walls and magnificent oak beams, which contrast beautifully with contemporary design in the 40 bedrooms. As well as a fine dining restaurant, there is a wonderful bodega for wine-tasting and an organic farm which produces delicious ingredients for the kitchens. There is an impressive spa in the old mill and a summer swimming pool.

4 nights for the price of 3 all year - price from £668,

saving £66

La RiojaMarques de Riscal ***** Deluxe

This is no ordinary hotel, designed by world renowned architect Frank Gehry of Guggenheim fame, it is situated within the vineyards of the Marques de Riscal’s 150 year old estate in the Rioja region of northern Spain. The design signifies the flow of wine and this theme continues through the hotel, particularly the Vinotherapie Spa which offers a variety of ‘wine therapy’ massages and treatments. Many of the bedrooms have large bay windows overlooking the vineyards and town of Elciego. There is a superb gastronomic restaurant and tours of

the winery take place three times a day.

3 nights for the price of 2 for midweek stays all year


Salina, SicilyCapofaro Resort **** Deluxe

An archipelago of active volcanic islands, the Aeolians are clusteredjust off the northeast corner of Sicily. This wonderful boutique retreatlocated just outside the main town of Santa Marina has a magnificentlocation on the cliffs of Salina. The hotel is situated in seven hectaresof working Malvasia vineyard and overlooks the lighthouse (or Faro)from which it takes its name. There is a bar, an a lfresco restaurantand an infinity swimming pool, whilst the 20 bedrooms all offer private terraces with spectacular views.

4 nights for the price of 3 from 1 September -

15 October - price from £940, saving £102

Prices are per person and include flights (rail and Eurostar tickets for Burgundy), return transfers or car hire, accommodation with breakfast, Kirker Guide Notes to restaurants, museums and sightseeing and the services of the Kirker Concierge.

ChiantiBorgo Scopeto Relais **** Superior

Set against a dramatic backdrop of rolling Chianti countryside, overlooking Siena, the 58 bedrooms offer spectacular views and facilities include two summer swimming pools, a restaurant and tennis courts, whilst the surrounding countryside is perfect for walking and cycling. Ask for details of wine tasting in the hotel’s own winery.

6 nights for the price of 5 until 16 August & 1 September -

17 October - price from £1,135, saving £125

4 nights for the price of 3 from 17 August - 31 August



Six of the Best Sea ViewsOne of life’s great pleasures comes from drawing back the curtains of your hotel room to reveal a panoramic view of the sparklingsea below. Kirker’s range of recommended hotels includes a number of wonderful coastal properties which offer spectacular sea views,and al fresco terraces on which to relax over breakfast, dinner or an early evening aperitif. Prices are based on rooms with a sea view

– alternative rooms types available on request.

ElbaVilla Ottone **** Deluxe

The fascinating island of Elba is 10 miles off the Tuscan coast and is reached by ferry from Piombino. The privately-owned Villa Ottone is hidden away along the coast from Portoferraio, within its own tree-filled park. It has 75 bedrooms, swimming pool, private beach and a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for those seeking peace and tranquillity, yet is also perfectly located for exploring the rest of the island.

3 night price from £989 including private transfers and

ferry tickets

CascaisAlbatroz **** Superior

30 minutes from Lisbon, Cascais is an elegant seaside town with fine restaurants and two sandy beaches. The Albatroz has a wonderful location between the beaches. The 50 rooms are decorated with fine Portuguese furnishings and artwork and many have wonderful sea views. Light meals are served in the bar or on the terrace overlooking the bay and the highly regarded gastronomic restaurant offers delicious

seafood. There is a pleasantly furnished and relaxing lounge and a salt water summer swimming pool.

3 night price from £884 in August & September

4 nights for the price of 3 in October - price from £845,

saving £145

Prices are per person and include flights, return transfers or car hire, accommodation in sea view rooms with breakfast, Kirker Guide Notes to restaurants, museums and sightseeing and the services of the Kirker Concierge.

MadeiraQuinta Bela Sao Tiago ****

This stylish hotel is located just five minutes’ walk from the heart of the old town. It is surrounded by five hectares of gardens with its own banana plantation and orchard and there are 62 air-conditioned bedrooms with balconies, all of which enjoy views of the bay. There is a restaurant and also a cocktail bar, which leads to the terrace overlooking the swimming pool, town and the ocean where breakfast can be taken in fine weather.

Complimentary room upgrade for stays in September

- 3 night price from £729

7 nights for the price of 6 in October - price from £998,

saving £80

GreeceGrace Mykonos *****

This intimate, boutique hotel is located just north of Mykonos town, above the protected sandy beaches of Agios Stefanos and with spectacular views over the vivid blue Aegean Sea. It has just 31 bedrooms, decorated in brilliant white and accented with contemporary materials, fabrics and design – some have their own private plunge pools (supplement available on request). There is a gym, a spa and an outdoor swimming pool and sun deck with adjoining

bar serving cocktails.

7 nights for the price of 6 from 7 September - price from

£1,920, saving £255

SicilyVerdura Resort ***** Deluxe

This Rocco Forte property is the most luxurious resort Sicily has seen. Situated on the sea, 30 kilometres from the ancient Greek temples at Agrigento, it has 203 bedrooms, two 18 hole golf courses and a 9 hole course. There are several restaurants that cater for all tastes from fine dining to midday snacks on the private beach. The Health Club has five Thalassotherapy pools and there is also a large outdoor

swimming pool and all guests have access to the private pebble beach.

3 night price from £1,548 in August

4 nights for the price of 3 from 5 September

- price from £1,140, saving £195

BiarritzRadisson Blu **** Superior

The Radisson Blu is a stylish and modern hotel close to the centreof Biarritz and overlooking the Bay of Biscay. Its 150 rooms are allcomfortable and many have views of the town and ocean. The mainrestaurant offers Basque and modern international cuisine. During thesummer months, the roof terrace with its panoramic views, opens forevening cocktails in the bar and lighter, more casual dining is availableal fresco at the rooftop restaurant. There is also a lobby bar, a rooftop

outdoor summer swimming pool as well as a small spa.


3 nights for the price of 2 from 1 November - 31 December - price from £449, saving £82 (valid for stays in city view

rooms only)


Six of the Best Cultural Tours

CYPRUS – THE ISLAND OF APHRODITEAN EIGHT NIGHT HOLIDAY | 27 OCTOBER 2015

Cyprus, in common with many islands of the Mediterranean, has a long and fascinating history of conquest by Roman, Arab, Venetian and Ottoman rulers, each of which left a distinct legacy. Our tour includes both north and south Cyprus, and will visit Roman ruins at Famagusta and Salamis, Byzantine churches and monasteries and crusader castles at Kyrenia and Kolossi as well as the most important

museums and galleries in Nicosia. Late October is the perfect time to enjoy the island’s mild autumn climate.

Price from £1,998 for eight nights including six dinners and

four lunches.

CHRISTMAS IN VIENNAA FIVE NIGHT HOLIDAY | 22 DECEMBER 2015

Two performances at the Vienna State Opera (one opera and one ballet) are included during our tour: La Cenerentola by Rossini, a sparkling version of the story of Cinderella and her Prince, and on Christmas Day itself, La fille mal gardée, Sir Frederick Ashton’s romantic and much-loved ballet. There will also be visits to the city’s finest museums and galleries, including the Belvedere and the Kunsthistorisches Museum. We stay at the 5* Deluxe Ritz Carlton located on Vienna’s famous Ring.

Price from £2,159 for five nights including two dinners, Christmas Day lunch and

second category tickets for two performances at the Vienna

State Opera.

ART GALLERIES OF HOLLANDFIVE NIGHT HOLIDAYS

24 AUGUST & 25 OCTOBER 2015 17 APRIL & 19 JUNE 2016

Our tour begins with Amsterdam’s great trio of art museums – the Rijksmuseum, the Stedelijk Museum and the Van Gogh Museum. We also visit the Hermitage, where treasures from the vast St. Petersburg collection are on display. The Hague’s Mauritshuis gallery has also been renovated recently, and here we will see important works by Vermeer. We also visit the Kröller-Müller Museum near Arnhem. Amongst its rich collection of 19th and 20th century paintings are over 90 works by Van Gogh. Our tour is based at the at the 4* NH Museums Quarter Hotel.

Price from £1,378 for five nights including three dinners.

IMAGES OF CUBAA SEVEN NIGHT HOLIDAY | 14 JANUARY 2016

Based in Havana and Trinidad, we will explore the island’s cultural highlights, including the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, the National Art Schools of Cuba (a grandiose project, dreamed up by Fidel and Che), and the Cuban National Ballet School. The tour is led by an expert local guide and will be escorted by one of Kirker’s most popular and experienced tour leaders, Siân Walters, who is passionate about Cuba. She studied History of Art at Selwyn College, Cambridge and, in a former career, was a profesional dancer.

Price from £3,186 for seven nights including all dinners

and five lunches.

ART, MUSIC & GASTRONOMY INEMILIA-ROMAGNA

A SIX NIGHT HOLIDAY | 15 OCTOBER 2015Based in the historic city of Parma, our tour will explore three of Italy’s most inextricable qualities; art, food and music. We will visit the birthplace of Verdi in Roncole and see his house at Busseto, travel to the home of the finest luthiers since Stradivarius in Cremona, and enjoy the region’s wonderful cuisine and some of its most exceptional art and

architecture in Parma itself. Our holiday also coincides with Parma’s Verdi Festival, and

there will be opportunities to attend optional performances of Otello, Rigoletto and the rare early work Il corsaro.

Price from £1,794 for six nights including three dinners and three

lunches.

WINTER IN ST. PETERSBURGFOUR NIGHT HOLIDAYS

26 NOVEMBER & 23 DECEMBER 2015Our holiday will include a full day sightseeing tour with visits to the Peter and Paul Fortress, the Church of the Spilled Blood, the Russian Museum and St Isaac’s Cathedral. A full day will be devoted to the Hermitage with some time to explore this treasure trove independently. We will discover the legacy of Russia’s Tsars at three of St Petersburg’s imperial summer residences – the Catherine, Pavlovsk and Alexander Palaces. A visit to the matchless collection at the Fabergé Museum housed in the Shuvalov Palace. There will also be some free time for independent exploration.

Price from £1,498 for four nights including four dinners, one lunch and Russian visa service (supplements may apply for fast

track or non-UK passport holders).

Prices include flights, transfers, accommodation with breakfast, meals as described, a full programme of sightseeing, entrance fees and gratuities and the services of the Kirker Tour Lecturer. Prices based on two sharing, single supplements available on request.

Our escorted Cultural Tours & Music Holidays consist of small exclusive groups in the company of an expert lecturer and are designed for those with an interest in history, art, gardens, architecture and music. For a copy of our dedicated brochure please speak to your independent travel agent.


Six of the Best Music holidaysWe offer a broad range of music holidays including opera and concerts - and are delighted to highlight six of our favourites here.

Some, such as the Ischia Music Festival and Music Cruises, are run exclusively for Kirker clients, whilst others include sought-after tickets at a famous opera house or a unique festival venue.

THE METROPOLITAN OPERA & GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS OF NEW YORK

FIVE NIGHT HOLIDAYS 3 OCTOBER 2015 & 8 MARCH 2016

Enjoy three star studded performances at the Metropolitan Opera featuring singers including Jonas Kaufmann, Anna Netrebko and Placido

Domingo as well as a backstage tour of the Met.

In addition to the three performances we will visit the city’s greatest museums and galleries including the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and MOMA. We will also see

one of the world’s finest private collections at the Frick and the library of J P Morgan. We stay at the 4* Affinia 50 Hotel between Lexington

and Third Avenues on East 50th Street.

Price from £2,690 for five nights including three tickets in the stalls and

two dinners.

THE KIRKER MUSIC FESTIVAL, TENERIFEA SEVEN NIGHT HOLIDAY | 30 JANUARY 2016

Christopher Monckton, one of Kirker’s most popular tour leaders, will lead our new Kirker Music Festival to the unspoilt and beautiful island

of Tenerife.

Marcia Crayford, violin; Simon Rowland-Jones, viola; Moray Welsh, cello and Paul Janes, piano, will join us for a series of private concerts and there will also be an opportunity to attend a performance given as part of the annual Canary Islands Festival in Santiago Calatrava’s spectacular concert hall, the Auditorio de Tenerife overlooking the sea. Our programme of sightseeing will also include perfectly preserved villages with colourful painted houses, pretty squares and churches, lush sub-tropical gardens and dramatic mountain drives.

Price from £2,395 for sevennights including seven dinners, four

at Casa Abaco.

OPERA AT LA FENICE, VENICEFOUR NIGHT ESCORTED HOLIDAYS

21 September & 26 October 201525 January, 17 March & 11 April 2016

La Fenice is one of the world’s most historic opera houses. Originally built in 1790 it has twice burned down, and was reopened in 2003.

Our holiday will be based at the 4* Deluxe Monaco & Grand Hotel. There will be three guided walking tours, with visits to the Accademia

and the Ca’ Rezzonico. We will also visit a number of important churches. Operas

being performed include La traviata, Tosca and Die Zauberflöte.

Price from £1,768 for four nights including two dinners and one first category opera

ticket.

CHAMBER MUSIC IN ALFRISTONA THREE NIGHT HOLIDAY | 1 DECEMBER 2015

Join the Arcadia String Quartet from Romania for three superb concerts during our chamber music weekend at Deans Place Country Hotel in

historic Alfriston. This picturesque village has a wonderful location in the Cuckmere Valley – the heart of the Sussex Downs.

Alfriston is fast becoming a favourite destination with our clients and in 2015 we will be presenting our fifth consecutive season of chamber music concerts which are enhanced by a series of open workshops

hosted by Simon Rowland-Jones. We stay at Deans Place Hotel in the heart of this historic and

picturesque Sussex village.

Price from £798 for three nights including all dinners, three concerts and three talks.

THE KIRKER ISCHIA MUSIC FESTIVALA SEVEN NIGHT HOLIDAY | 12 OCTOBER 2015

Join pianist Jeremy Young on the idyllic island of Ischia for six exclusive concerts at La Mortella, the former home of Sir William & Lady Walton.

Jeremy will perform with tenor Paul Nilon, The Sacconi Quartet and violist Simon Rowland-Jones, and we will also enjoy one concert given as

part of the Walton Trust’s series.

Our concerts are held in the lovely concert hall overlooking the garden, next to the villa where the Waltons lived. We stay at the 4* Albergo San Montano in the small resort of Lacco Ameno, a few minutes’ drive from La Mortella with spectacular views of the Bay of Naples.

Price from £2,098 for seven nights including all dinners and seven

concerts.

LA SCALA, MILANFOUR NIGHT HOLIDAYS

6 & 22 August & 12 October 2015Join one of our four night escorted holidays to Milan and enjoy a night at the opera along with visits to the Cathedral, Milan’s major art gallery

- the Brera, and Leonardo’s The Last Supper at Santa Maria delle Grazie. La Scala has an unmatched history and a uniquely distinguished Orchestra and Chorus - conducted by the legendary Daniel Barenboim.

Operas being performed during 2015 include Il barbiere de Siviglia, La bohème and L’elisir d’amore. We will be staying at the

very comfortable 4* Hotel de la Ville in the heart of Milan and just a short walk from La Scala and the Cathedral.

Price from £1,638 for four nights including two dinners and one opera

ticket.

Prices include flights, transfers, accommodation with breakfast, meals as described, a full programme of sightseeing, entrance fees and gratuities and the services of the Kirker Tour Lecturer. Prices based on two sharing, single supplements available on request.

Six of the Best Personal Favourites

Sunil Metcalfe - San Sebastian

The perfect crescent-shaped bay of Playa de la Concha has been providing swimmers with calm waters and a sandy beach ever since Queen Maria Cristina journeyed through here from Austria to Madrid. The hotel that bears her name doesn’t disappoint, and it’s just five minutes’ walk

to the pintxos bars serving some of the finest most innovative tapas in the Parte Vieja (Old Town).

3 night price from £789 staying at the 5* Maria Cristina

Edward Coltart - Provence

One of my favourite regions in France, the Luberon area of Provence is a landscape of rolling lavender fields, ancient hilltop towns, and vineyards as far as the eye can see. Whether you come here to explore towns and villages, visit wine cellars or simply relax and take in the

scenery and the warm autumn breeze, I could not recommend a holiday in Provence highly enough.

4 nights for the price of 3 staying at the 5* Deluxe Crillon le Brave until 12 October - price from £978, saving £174

3 nights for the price of 2 from 13 October - 20 November including dinner with wine on the first night and guaranteed room upgrade at time

of booking - price from £758, saving £150

Lucy Quinn - BolognaBologna is known for its culinary traditions, its endless arcades and its famous two towers – a ‘mere’ 498 steps lead to the top and some of the most spectacular views in Italy. It is also a perfect base from which to explore cities such as Modena, Faenza or Ravenna – a former Roman city with 6th century basilicas and churches. The hotel Novecento, in the heart of the city, is just few

minutes’ walk from some of our favourite local restaurants.4 nights for the price of 3 all year staying at the 4* Superior Novecento,

price from £758 saving £120

Kathryn Irons - WarsawThe old town of Warsaw has been painstakingly rebuilt since 1945, and has architectural examples of almost all European styles from gothic to renaissance and baroque. Towering over the new town is the impressive Centre of Culture and Science, a gift from the Soviet Union in the ‘50’s, whilst famous son Chopin is immortalised in a statue within Lazienki Park, where concerts are held during the summer.

3 night price from £595 staying at the 4* Deluxe Regina

Pat Bellieni - Lake GardaJust 40 minutes’ drive from Verona, Lake Garda rolls out to the horizon like an inland sea, surrounding the mediaeval citadel of Sirmione, which stands guard on a peninsula at the southern end of the lake. By far the best way to travel around the lake is on the efficient network of ferries, which offer the most spectacular views across the water to the lakeside towns and villages which cling to the shores. Sirmione is the departure point for ferries to all parts of the lake, including the fast catamaran all the way to Riva at the northernmost edge. The Hotel Olivi makes the perfect base to explore the lake by ferry, returning in the afternoon to enjoy the shops, restaurants and bars of Sirmione.

3 night price from £743 staying at the 4* Hotel Olivi

Alex Carey - CordobaHaving lived in Seville, I was struck by how the Moorish heritage of Andalusia intertwines with the strongly Catholic traditions of the region – and the best example of this is in Cordoba, the former capital of Al-Andalus. A visit to Cordoba is not complete without seeing the Mezquita, a spectacular mosque with a catholic cathedral built right in the heart of it.

4 nights for the price of 3 staying at the 5* Superior Palacio del Bailio all year - price from £797, saving £95

Our expert reservations staff regularly travel to a wide range of destinations to visit hotels, research museums, galleries and restaurants so that we can offer the most up-to-date advice and recommendations.

Prices are per person and include flights, return transfers, accommodation with breakfast, Kirker Guide Notes to restaurants, museums and sightseeing and the services of the Kirker Concierge.

For all Kirker clients who book before 1 September we are delighted to offer a complimentary upgrade toEurostar’s Standard Premier class, which offers the comfort of first-class style seating and a light meal with a drink served at your seat – ✻valid for travel between 15 July and 13 September. This is an excellent way to start your journey to Paris, Lille, Brussels or Bruges in style.

EUROSTAR™ STANDARD PREMIER UPGRADEBook before 1 September 2015 and travel in Standard Premier ✻ (first class)

To book or request a brochure please contact your independent travel agent

Published July 2015. Terms and conditions apply. Prices are per person based on 2 sharing. Subject to availability.

Agents details:

For more information please contact:

Wendy Harper (Lisburn) [email protected] | 02892 635206Jennifer Ford (Belfast Howard Street) [email protected] | 028 90279985Simon Thomas O’Neill (Holywood) [email protected] | 02890 426969

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