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Clock ticking on European winter discounts

23 July 2012

Clock ticking on European winter discounts

Experience Europe at its most magical with a 7.5% discount available across all Back-Roads Touring winter tours until 31 July.

Six unique itineraries are on offer taking in Switzerland, Italy, England, Scotland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. All tours include visits to some of the most celebrated Christmas markets in the world including in Rome, Venice, Prague, Vienna and Munich.

The 7-day Switzerland: The Top of Europe explores the magnificent Swiss alpine region by train passing through snow-covered scenery and picturesque villages now from NZ$3406* per person twin share.

Highlights include a railway journey to Jungfraujoch - Europe’s highest railway station known as the ‘Top of Europe’, a trip to Mount Rigi on Europe’s first mountain railway and Zurich, Lucerne and Bern Christmas markets.

Other tours include the 4-day Heart of England which travels through the Cotswolds, Bath, Stonehenge and Windsor and includes a visit to the Oxford Christmas market from NZ$1471* per person twin share; and the 8-day An Italian Winter Indulgence through Rome, Tuscany, Florence and Venice from NZ$2891* per person, twin share.

Winter itineraries operate between November and March. Some tours also offer special departures which include Hogmanay in Edinburgh, Burns Night in Scotland and Venice Carnival in Italy.

Back-Roads Touring caters for mature travellers with small group tours of no more than 16 people.

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Contact Back-Roads on 0800 223 369 or info@backroadstouring.co.nz or visit your local travel agent.

*Terms and conditions apply. All discounts must be requested at time of booking and will apply to the basic tour price. Discounts cannot be combined with any other offer. Must be booked and paid in full before 31 July 2012. Advertised price includes discount.

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