MUSICA ITALIA 2008
June 22-July 6 $4,875 from Toronto. The wonderful scenery (and food) of Italy's Veneto and Umbria provinces, plus the wonderful music of all seven concerts of Angela Hewitt's Trasimeno Festival! This tour will be accompanied (until June 29) by historian Jacques Pauwels, and is supported by the Volunteer Committee of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra. Edwin Outwater, music director of the KW-Symphony, may join us for part of this tour..
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ARCHITECTURE & ART IN BUFFALO, NEW YORK
May 21-22. $395 from Toronto. Join the members of the Ryerson University LIFE Institute for an exploration of the Architecture & Art in the Buffalo area. Visit the city which is undergoing a marvelous transformation in the areas of Art & Architecture. We will feature the work of Frank Lloyd Wright including Martin Complex plus Graycliff, Arts & Crafts of East Aurora including the Roycroft Campus. Enjoy a guided walking tour of central Buffalo, visit to the Albright-Knox Gallery. Excorted by David Mennill.
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A TASTE OF ALSACE AND CHAMPAGNE
May 15-25. Approx $4,895 from Toronto. A wine and food tour of Alsace and Champagne with Tony Aspler, featuring VIP tasting at top estates such as Hugel, Trimbach, Moet et Chandon and Krug and dining at some of France's top restaurants. Escorted by Stephen Pauwels.
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PRAGUE IN DEPTH
May 9 - 18. $2,245 from Toronto. Our annual tour to the Czech capital where our favourite local guide David will again treat us to walking tours of the historic centre as well as excursion to Kutna Hora, and Konopiste (castle of Franz Ferdinand). Great food, great sights, great beer, and great jazz as well as classical music.
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EUROPEAN PRIMAVERA: BURGUNDY AND THE LOIRE VALLEY
May 7-21. $3,175 from Toronto. Destination Burgundy & The Loire Valley. A leisurely exploration of the heartland of France, Burgundy and the Loire Valley, a.k.a. the Chateaux Country or the Garden of France. Superb wine, food and historical monasteries as well as wonderful countryside and fairy-tale chateaux. Escorted by Jacques R. Pauwels.
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LEISURELY IRELAND
May 1-15 $3,875 from Toronto. This relaxed 15 day tour takes in all the highlights of the Emerald Island without having to change hotels on a daily basis. Enjoy 3 nights to Limerick, 3 nights in Killarney, 4 nights in Dublin and 3 nights in Derry, daily breakfast, 5 dinners, and the services of a wonderful driver/guide for a truly memorable Irish Experience.
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THE PILGRIMS' ROAD TO COMPOSTELA
April 9-22. $3,975 from Toronto. Travel in comfort(and walk a few symbolic kilometers, if you want) along the legendary "Camino" from the Mountain Pass of Roncevaux in the Pyrenees via Burgos and Leon to the "Holy City" of Santiago and Fisterra, the Ancients' "End of the World." Jacques Pauwels will escort this tour, one of his all-time favourites!
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GARDENS OF NORTHERN ITALY
April 5-16. $3250. A horticultural tour of Northern Italy including the magnificent hidden gardens of Venice and the spectacular villas of the Italian Lake District, with Garry Burns and Michael Quinn.
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CRETE AND MAINLAND GREECE
Mar 25-Apr 5. $3,975 from Toronto. Four days on Crete, the island of King Minos, followed by mainland Greece with Delphi, Olympia, Argolis, Cape Sounion, and Athens with the Acropolis. This tour is offered in cooperation with the Guelph Art Council and will be escorted by Jacques Pauwels.
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BRUGES IN DEPTH
March 13-22. $2,295 from Toronto. Europe's best-preserved Medieval city, full of wonderful monuments and museums, plus sidetrips to Ghent, Brussels, and "Flanders' Fields." Also chocolate, waffles, mussels, beer....With Jacques Pauwels, who knows Belgium, especially Flanders.
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TEN DAYS IN PROVENCE
Two departures! February 21-March 1 and February 29-March 9. Just $2,295 from Toronto. We use an excellent hotel in Avignon as our base for exploring this great former Papal Residence, the wonderful surrounding Provencal countryside, and neighbouring cities such as Orange, Arles, Nimes, Aix....Jacques Pauwels is the tour leader.
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PARIS IN DEPTH
February 21-March 1. $2,125 from Toronto. Chase the winter blahs with some joie de vivre in "Gay Paree" and get to know the French capital like a real Parisian! Our price includes a very comfortable hotel in the area of les Grands Magasins and the Opera, breakfast and 4 dinners, museum and subway passes, a Seine cruise, and even a concert! With Michael Quinn.
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SORRENTO IN DEPTH
February 21-March 1. $2,395 from Toronto. Some of the most beautiful scenery and most amazing sights on earth are featured on this tour: Capri, Pompeii, the Amalfie Coast, and Naples with its fabulous Archaeological Museum. With Don Kasta and our expert local guides.
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TAORMINA (SICILY) IN DEPTH
February 13-22. Just $2,395 from Toronto!
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ALL OF NEW ZEALAND
January 16-February 3. $5,975 from Toronto. A comprehensive tour of the two islands, with Jacques Pauwels. We fly with Air NZ, who know how to pamper passengers on long-distance flights!
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ECUADOR: GALAPAGOS, ANDES, AND AMAZONIA
January 14-29. $5,595 from Toronto. All the attractions of South America in one small country! Enjoy Quito, the Andes, a 3-day cruise on a tributary of the Amazon, plus 4 day touring the Galapagos.

MAPLE LEAF ROUTE
November 5-16. $2,795 from Toronto. Our annual battlefield tour, following the advance of the Canadian Army from the Normandy Beaches via Dieppe, Beaumont-Hamel, and Vimy into Belgium and Holland. Being in Flanders Fields on Remembrance Day is an unforgettable experience! With Jacques Pauwels

CULTURE AND CUISINE OF SOUTH AMERICA
November 4-20. $5995. from Toronto. From the Andes to the Amazon, this tour offers something for everyone. With Garry Burns and Michael Quinn.

HIGHLIGHTS OF INDIA
November 1-18. $4,995 from Toronto. A classical tour of India, focusing on Rajastan with the great historical cities of Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur and Bikaner plus, of course, Delhi and the Taj Mahal.

SORRENTO AND THE BAY OF NAPLES
October 21-31. $2,595 from Toronto. A leisurely 11-day exploration of one of the most magnificent areas in the entire Mediterranean, with fabulous sights such as the runs of Pompeii, mighty Mount Vesuvius, the superb Amalfi Coast, the jet-set island of Capri, the Greek Temples of Paestum, and the unforgettable city of Naples. 2 meals daily. With Don Kasta and our excellent local guides.

THE DALMATIAN COAST
October 16-26. $2,650 from Toronto. Enjoy Medieval Dubrovnik and Split with Diocletian's Palace on Croatia's wonderful Dalmatian Coast. Beautiful scenery, friendly people, and great food are just added extras.

PRAGUE & VIENNA WITH LYNN MCDONALD
October 11-21. $2595. Enjoy the grandeur of the Hapsburgs in Vienna and the magnificent city of Prague. Music, art, food and more, with Lynn McDonald and Michael Quinn.

BARCELONA & MADRID
October 10-24. $3,900 from Toronto. An in-depth look at several Spanish cities including Barcelona, Madrid, Toledo, etc. Tour includes the art and architecture of Spain as well as historical sites such as the Valley of the Fallen and the Escorial. With Joanne Mayhew and-in Madrid-also Jacques Pauwels.

CORSICA & SARDINIA
September 13-28. $3,495 from Toronto. Back by popular demand, a thorough exploration of two wonderful Mediterranean islands, one French, the other Italian. Magnificent coastal and mountain scenery, with fascinating historical sites and....great food! With Jacques Pauwels

CHICAGO IN DEPTH & ALL THAT JAZZ
August 30-September 3. Tour cost approx. $1,095 from Toronto and points west. A five-day/four-night coach tour to one of the world's great cities during the annual jazz festival. Architecture, art, the famous Loop and Magnificent Mile, wonderful gardens and parks, theatre, symphonies, super shopping, dining and all that jazz. Dave and Barb Mennill will be pleased to show you the sights.

CANADA'S
August 12 - 28. $3,995 from Toronto. Our annual travel/study tour in collaboration with the University of Waterloo will focus on Canadian history in France and include La Rochelle on the Bay of Biscay, Samuel de Champlain's picturesque home town of Brouage, Cartier's St. Malo, the Normandy Landing Beaches, Dieppe, Vimy, etc. Professor Don Horton of UW's History Department will be the resource person on the trip.

CHINA'S SILK ROAD AND TIBET
July 16-August 4. $5,995 from Toronto, $5,695 from Vancouver. All the great sights of China's amazing "Far West," including Kashgar, Urumqi, Turpan and Dunhuang, plus the highlights of Tibet (Lhasa, Shigatse). Also Xian with the Terra Cotta Warriors and Beijing with the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. With Jacques Pauwels.

RUSSIA'S IMPERIAL WATERWAYS
May 25-June 9. With Joanne Mayhew and Carolyn Steegmiller of Imagine Travel. Cruise through colourful and historic rivers, lakes and canals of Russia from St. Petersburg to Moscow.

EUROPEAN PRIMAVERA: CORSICA AND SARDINIA
May 16 - May 30 $2,975 from Toronto With Jacques Pauwels. A thorough exploration of two wonderful Mediterranean islands. Magnificent coastal as well as mountain scenery and fascinating historical sites.

VINS DE FRANCE WITH TONY ASPLER
May 14-24. $4,495 from Toronto. A wine tour with Tony Aspler and Stephen Pauwels featuring the great wines - and food! - of Bordeaux, the Loire Valley and Cognac.

PRAGUE IN DEPTH
May 11-20. $2,245 from Toronto. An in-depth look at Europe's "Golden City" during the annual Prague Spring Festival. Great architecture, extensive history, wonderful music, fabulous food and beer combine to make this a fantastic holiday. Sandra Pauwels and our favourite local guide, David, will be your escorts.

BERLIN IN DEPTH
April 28-May 7. $2,095 from Toronto. Visit the magnificent capital of the reunited Germany, now one of the most dynamic and exciting cities of Europe! Lots of history, architecture and art. With Jacques Pauwels.

SICILY, CROSSROADS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN
April 15-29, $4,595 from Toronto. Our highly successful "classical" tour of the island, from Palermo to Taormina, with University of Toronto lecturer, Alan Toff.

FOLLOW THE FOOTSTEPS OF LIVINGSTONE
March 14-29. $8,750 from Toronto. A truly wonderful adventure awaits you on this 16-day combination extended safari and sightseeing tour. Highlights include the Serengeti Plain, Zanzibar, Victoria Falls, the Okavango Delta, and Chobe. Deluxe hotels and safari camps, most meals, a jet boat ride and helicopter tour over the falls will make this trip a fabulous African experience. Garry Burns leads the way.

GREECE: THE CLASSICAL TOUR
March 6-15, $3,095 from Toronto. Learn about the amazing history of the 'Cradle of Western Civilization' while touring the magnificent Greek countryside from Athens to Meteora, Delphi, Olympia, Mycene, Corinth, and Cape Sounion. This tour features first-class hotels and excellent food, and is conducted by historian Jacques Pauwels, PhD. May be combined with our Crete tour.

FLORENCE IN DEPTH
March 2-11. A wonderful time to explore the heart of Renaissance with gentle walking tours and visits to the Uffizi, the Accademia, Santa Croce etc. Also excursions to Siena, San Gimignano and Fiesole. Michael Quinn will be your escort.

CRETE, ISLE OF KING MINOS
February 27-March 8. The Greek island that was home to the Minoan Civilization, Europe's oldest, is a tantalizing new destination. Fascinating archaeological sites such as Knossos, superb coastal and mountain scenery, and yummie Greek food. With Jacques Pauwels.

PARIS IN DEPTH
February 22-March 3. $2,095 from Toronto. Chase the winter blahs with some joie de vivre in "Gay Paree" and get to know the French capital like a real Parisian! Our price includes a very comfortable hotel in the 5th district on the Left Bank, breakfast and 4 full course dinners/lunches, museum and subway passes, a Seine cruise and even a concert! With Jacques and Sandra Pauwels.

SORRENTO IN DEPTH
February 22-March 3. $ 2,295 from Toronto. Some of the most beautiful scenery and most amazing sights on earth are featured on this tour. With Don Kasta and our expert local guides. Includes Capri, Pompeii, Amalfi coast, etc.

ROME IN DEPTH
February 22-March 3. $2,295.00. A leisurely exploration of life in the city of Ceasars and Popes. Walk the ancient forums, witness the papal influences, enjoy the daily vibrancy of its markets. With Michael Quinn.

BARCELONA IN DEPTH
February 13-22. $2,095 from Toronto. In depth look at the vibrant Catalan capital, one of Europe's most beautiful and exciting cities, associated with great artists such as Picasso, Miro, Dali Gaudi. With Jacques Pauwels.

ECUADOR: ANDES, AMAZONIA, AND THE GALAPAGOS 2ND DEPARTURE
January 29- February 12 Price $4,895 from Toronto. A 15 day exploration of Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. Enjoy Quito, Otavalo, the Andes, a 3-day cruise on the Amazon, plus 3 days touring the Galapagos.

PEARLS OF THE PACIFIC
January 17-February 5. An exciting exploration of the South Pacific, with as highlights Papeete (Tahiti)and Moorea in French Polynesia, New Zealand's North Island with Rotorua and the Bay of Islands as well as Auckland, and finally Fiji. Conducted by Jacques Pauwels, PhD.

ECUADOR: ANDES, AMAZONIA, & GALAPAGOS.
January 15-29. $4,895 from Toronto. A 15-day exploration of Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. Enjoy Quito, Otavalo, the Andes, a 3-day cruise on the Amazon, plus 3 days touring the Galapagos. With Sandra Pauwels.

23RD HAVANA JAZZ FESTIVAL
November 28 - December 5. $1,720.00 from Toronto. Join Lynn McDonald for this year's Havana Jazz Festival, 4 days at the Jazz Festival, plus time to relax on the beach, or see historical Havana with an optional city tour.

VIENNA, SALZBURG, AND MOZART
November 23-December 5. $2,985 from Toronto,$3,195 from Vancouver. Celebrate Mozart's 250th birthday in Austria's greatest cities during the exciting Christmas Market time! Concerts included. Our music-and-Austria specialist Dianne Globe is the tour escort.

BORNEO , MALAYSIA AND SINGAPORE
November 20-December 6. $4,675 from Toronto, less from Vancouver. Observe orangutans in Borneo, cruise the Singapore River, relax in the resort of Penang, explore historical Malacca...and stay in first-class and deluxe hotels and resorts! Most meals included. Sorry, no tents on this year's "exotic" with Jacques!

'MAPLE LEAF ROUTE': CANADIAN BATTLEFIELDS OF NORTHWESTERN EUROPE
November 6-17. $2,695 from Toronto. We take you via Dieppe to the Normandy Beaches, the Somme (with Beaumont-Hamel), Vimy, Flanders Fields, and the Scheldt to the “Bridge Too Far” area around Arnhem and Nijmegen in the Netherlands. With historian Jacques Pauwels, author of ‘The Myth of the Good War’ and ‘The Canadians and the Liberation of Belgium.’

SORRENTO AND THE BAY OF NAPLES
October 22-November 2. Only $2490 from Toronto. A repeat of our very successful spring tour, also featuring Capri, Pompei, and the Amalfi Coast! Excellent 4-star hotel, 2 meals daily. With Don Kasta.

PRAGUE IN THE FALL
October 19-29 $2,095 from Toronto. Europe's "Golden City" is easy to explore, leisurely walking tours, guided visits and lots of music. Excellent accommodations and food! Hosted by Lynn McDonald

GRAND TOUR OF EGYPT
October 12-29. $4,995 from Toronto. All the attractions of this fascinating country, including Cairo and the Pyramids, cruises on the Nile and Lake Nasser, the Temples of Luxor, Karnak and Abu Simbal, and even the Sinai Peninsula! With Jacques Pauwels.

CULTURE & CRUISINE OF THE AUSTRIAN-HUNGARIAN EMPIRE
October 10 – October 26 $4,995.00 from Toronto. Visit the great cities of the former Habsburg Empire: Prague, Vienna, Budapest, and Salzburg, plus the glorious Bavarian capital, Munich. Conducted by Michael Quinn and Garry Burns.

DALMATIA AND BUDAPEST
October 10-24. $3,295 from Toronto. Enjoy Medieval Dubrovnik and Split with Diocletian's Palace on Croatia's wonderful Dalmatian Coast, mysterious Mostar in the Bosnian hinterland, as well as the great Hungarian capital, Budapest. With Joanne Mayhew.

WINE TOUR OF SOUTHERN FRANCE
September 14-27. $3,795 from Toronto. Enjoy the great food and fine wine of the Languedoc, Camargue, Provence, Beaujolais, etc. With Jacques Pauwels.

CHICAGO IN DEPTH
August31 - September 4, 2006. $ A five day/four night bus tour to experience one of the world’s great cities – fabulous Chicago. Architecture, Art, the famous Loop and Magnificent Mile, wonderful gardens and lively parks, theatre and symphony, super shopping and dining, and all that Jazz!!! With David Mennill.

MOZART ANNIVERSARY TOUR
July 20-August 6. Paris, Salzburg, Vienna, and Prague will be the highlights, and the tour will feature many wonderful concerts! With Dianne Globe and Jacques Pauwels.

ART CITIES OF BELGIUM AND LORRAINE
April 17-May 2. $3,995 from Toronto. (Based on 15 participants.) Alan Toff, art history lecturer, University of Toronto, takes you to Nancy, Metz, Brussels, Bruges, Ghent, etc.

JEWELS OF NORTHERN ITALY
April 4-14. $2,995 from Toronto. Get to know northern Italy’s picturesque urban jewels, such as Bologna, Ferrara, Ravenna, and of course the Queen of the Adriatic, Venice. With Jacques Pauwels.

SICILY, CROSSROADS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN
March 24-April 4. $3,295 from Toronto. The fascinating history, magnificent landscapes, and excellent food of the largest of the Mediterranean islands. Stops in Palermo, Trapani, Agrigento, Syracuse, and Taormina. With Jacques Pauwels.

DESTINATION ITALIA EBREA: A JOURNEY TO JEWISH ITALY
March 4-17. $3,795 from Toronto. Professor Emeritus Irwin Feuerstein of McMaster University leads this exploration of Italy’s Jewish Heritage in Florence, Siena, Livorno, Modena, Bologna, Ferrara, Verona, Padua, and Venice. Visits to Synagogues and fascinating historical sites as well as lectures on Italy’s Jewish history, culture, and great personalities. Also meetings with local Jewish communities. Contact Prof. Feuerstein at tel. (905) 528-9308, e-mail : feuerst@mcmaster.ca.

SORRENTO AND THE BAY OF NAPLES
March 4-14. $2,295 from Toronto. Enjoy an early spring in Sorrento, Capri, Amalfi, Pompeii, Naples! First-class/4-star hotel, two meals daily. With Don Kasta and Jacques Pauwels.

PARIS IN DEPTH II
March 2-11. $2,095 from Toronto. Same as Paris I but escorted by Sandra and Jacques Pauwels.

BARCELONA IN DEPTH
February 22-March 3. $2,095 from Toronto. A week in one of the most exciting cities in Europe, featuring the architecture of Gaudi and the art of Picasso, Miro, and Dali. Also daytrips to Montserrat and the Costa Brava. With Jacques Pauwels.

PARIS IN DEPTH I
February 22-March 3. $2,095 from Toronto. Chase the winter blahs with some joie de vivre in “Gay Paree” and get to know the French capital like a real Parisian. Our price includes a very comfortable hotel on the Left Bank, museum and subway passes, a Seine cruise, meals. With Sandra Pauwels.

SORRENTO IN DEPTH
With Don Kasta and our expert local guides. Includes Capri, Pompeii, Amalfi coast, etc. Same or very similar program and price as in 2006.

SEVILLE AND THE BEST OF ANDALUSIA
February 15-24. $2,095 from Toronto. The best of Spain’s sunny south: not only Seville, but also Cordoba, Granada, Jerez (Sherry), even Toledo! With Jacques Pauwels.

ROME IN DEPTH
February 14-23. A glorious week in the “Eternal City”; with Michael Quinn.

ECUADOR AND THE GALAPAGOS
January 16-30. Visit Quito and selected sites in the high Andes, cruise the Amazon rain forest, and explore the fabulous Galapagos! With Jacques Pauwels.

'MAPLE LEAF ROUTE': CANADIAN BATTLEFIELDS OF NORTHWESTERN EUROPE
November 2-13. We take you from the Normandy Beaches via Dieppe, the Somme (with Beaumont-Hamel), Vimy, Flanders Fields, and the Scheldt to the “Bridge Too Far” area around Arnhem and Nijmegen in the Netherlands. With historian Jacques Pauwels, author of ‘The Myth of the Good War’ and ‘The Canadians and the Liberation of Belgium.’

TURKEY: CROSSROADS OF CIVILIZATIONS
October 31-November 17. Our classical Turkey itinerary includes Ankara, Cappadocia, Antalya, Pamukkale, Troy, Gallipoli and of course Istanbul. With Joanne Mayhew.

HISTORIC PUBS AND CAFES OF EUROPE
October 20-29. Escape to London, Belgium and Paris for a glorious break and extended pub crawl. With Sandra and David Pauwels.

PROVENCE AND THE COTE D'AZUR
October 19-November 1. A leisurely exploration of the sunny south of France. Comfortable hotels, great food, excellent guides. Escorted by Joanne Mayhew.

DALMATIA REVISITED
October 11-21. Travel to the magnificent Dalmatia coast - to medieval Dubrovnik, mysterious Mostar, Split with Diocletian’s Palace, picturesque islands, the mountains and lakes.... Conducted by Sandra Pauwels.

VINO D'ITALIA
October 2-15. This 14-day comprehensive but relaxed wine and food tour of Northern Italy introduces you to Piedmont, where Barolo is king; the Valpolicella and Bardolino wines of the Verona area; the Veneto, famous for Pinot Grigio and Prosecco; and Tuscany with its Chiantis and other famous reds. With Jacques Pauwels.

SAN SEBASTIAN AND THE BEST OF BASQUE COUNTRY
April 15-24. Enjoy the culture and food of the Basque Country, with sights such as the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Roncevaux Pass, Pamplona and the Rioja Wine Country. With Jacques Pauwels.

JEWELS OF NORTHERN ITALY
February 22-March 4. Magnificent landscapes and picturesque small towns of northern Italy, such as Verona, Vicenza, Ferrara, and Bologna, as well as the great metropolis of Milan and Venice. With Jacques Pauwels.

BARCELONA AND THE BEST OF CATALONIA
Febuary 9-18. In-depth look at the vibrant Catalan capital, one of Europe's most beautiful and exciting cities, associatCombination with Paris also available.