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2014
Australia | Austria | Brazil | Belgium | Cambodia | Canada | Costa Rica | Croatia | Czech Republic | France | Germany | Hungary Ireland | Italy | Kenya | Netherlands | Peru | Serbia | Slovakia | South Africa | Switzerland | Turkey | USA | Vietnam | Yugoslavia
W O R L DW I D E G U I D E D VAC AT I O N S , B O U T I Q U E R I V E R C R U I S E S & A F R I C A N S A FA R I S
D E S I G N E D F O R W O M E N S U N I Q U E T R AV E L I N T E R E S T S
GUTSY WOMENT R AV E L
What is Gutsy Women Travel all about?
Hello Ladies,
Gutsy Women Travel (GWT) was created 13 years ago for women just like you lovers of travel!From all walks of life our guests come together to share remarkable journeys exploring some of the most fascinating cultures and destinations while making new friends for life. Whats more, our Gutsy Women trips give you the opportunity to reflect, relax, and re-discover what is important to you.
Experience life changing Safaris. Dine with a local family at a traditional Irish farmhouse. Cruise the majestic rivers of Europe from the Seine to the Blue Danube. With GWT, youll have these memories and breathtaking moments to add to your collection of travel experiences. Weve worked with our award-winning travel partners and members of USTOA, Trafalgar and Uniworld, to bring you a group within a group concept which insures an exceptional travel experience and security at great value.
Additionally our safaris which are operated by our partners sister company, Lion World Tours, offers exclusively designed small group trips to Africa for Gutsy Women. Other exclusive trips for women are being developed for our upcoming 13th anniversary year, including Colors of India and Costa Rica Eco Adventure.
Sit back, grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and discover the vacation possibilities that await you with Gutsy Women Travel. Remember our motto, Its Your Life... Live IT! TM
Cheers,
AprilApril Merenda, President &
Co-Founderapril@gutsywomentravel.com
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Table Of Contents
Remember the fun of a pajama party when you were a kid? Well, we find we are still those young girls on a Gutsy Women trip.
- Gail Golden, Founder, Gutsy Women Travel
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Its Your Life...Live IT! Contact your Travel Agent | Call (866) IM-GUTSY (464-8879) | www.GutsyWomenTravel.com
(Listed in date order March - Dec 2014)
March
Simply Italy, 9 days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Tulips & Windmills Boutique River Cruise, 10 days. . . .8
April
Springtime Tulips & the Rhine River Cruise, 8 days . . . . 10
Impressions of South America, 10 days. . . . . . . . . . 12
May
Castles along the Rhine River Cruise, 8 days. . . . . . .14
Paris & Provence, 12 days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
June
Venice & Northern Italy River Cruise, 8 days . . . . . .18
Canadian Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer
Redleaf, 8 days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
July
A Portrait of Majestic France River Cruise, 15 days . . . .22
Paris and Normandy River Cruise, 8 days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Imperial Capitals of Europe River Cruise, 16 days . . . . . . . .26
Bordeaux, Vineyards & Chteaux River Cruise, 8 days . . . . . .28
Italian Concerto, 12 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
August
Enchanting Danube, 8 days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Wild West, Cowboys, Cowgirls and Buffalos, 9 days . . . . 34
Jambo Kenya Safari, 9 days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
September
Best of Ireland, 11 days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
South African Rhythms, 10 days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
October
Flavors of Italy, 11 days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
European Jewels River Cruise, 15 days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Colors of India, 10 days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Legendary Rhine & Moselle River Cruise, 13 days. . . . . . . . . .48
November
Burgundy & Provence River Cruise, 8 days. . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Jambo Kenya Safari, 9 days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Costa Rica Eco Adventure, 8 days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Highlights of Peru, 8 days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Discover Australia, 11 days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Classic Christmas Markets River Cruise, 8 days . . . . . . . . .60
December
South African Rhythms, 10 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany &
Switzerland, 9 days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Timeless Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong
River Cruise, 15 days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Rhine Holiday Markets Cruise, 8 days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
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2014 marks our 13th year of operation and we are truly proud to have served the travel needs of women all over the world. Launching in November 2001, we progressed to who and what we are today. Gutsy Women travel to the far corners of this Earth experiencing unique adventures in some of the most intriguing destinations of the world and share that journey with other like-minded women.
Each of our 2014 vacations offer women those special elements that we know you love and that you would be hard-pressed to arrange on your own specialty shopping, wine tasting, lunch or dinner encounters with the locals, and much much more!
The Gutsy Women Experience
Professionally-Planned Trips: Weve selected these itineraries specifically with women who have unique interests.
Group within a Group: Experience the camaraderie of a small group while taking advantage of the savings and security provided by a larger group booking.
Expert Local Guides: Wherever you go, expert guides who know their craft provide unique insights of their country or city.
No Hassles: Sit back and relax in luxury transportation with a professional driver.
Gutsy Women Travel vacations Unique Experiences: Personal interactions and special encounters with the locals in select destinations.
See the Sights: Major sightseeing accompanied by a local expert.
Free Time: Explore, shop and enjoy new experiences at your own pace.
Local Meals: All your breakfasts and many delicious local meals included.
First Class Accommodations: Hotel stays at inns and hotels with luggage handling, tipping and local taxes included.
Great Value: All inclusions on your trip would cost much more to do on your own.
PLUS, past Gutsy Women guests save an additional 5%. Our early payment Specials and Promotions provide even more savings for you! Book soon to take advantage of GWT single supplement waivers/discounts on our river cruise program and our early payment savings on our guided land vacations which can be combined with our past traveler discount where applicable. Click here for more information. w
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What our travelers say about us:I prefer the style of travel that Gutsy Women offers, especially the camaraderie of other women.- Diane K., San Jose, CA
The Travel Directors made the difference between a good trip and a great one. Gutsy is the perfect company for me, I have new friends from all around the country!- Jody A. Longmont, CO
The Amalfi Coast was absolutelyfantastic the best vacation Ive ever had! Our guide was wonderful; she took care of ALL the details. Im completely sold on Gutsy Women and am looking forward to my next trip.- Maggie H., Reno, NV
Its Your Life...Live IT! TM
Contact your Travel Agent | Call (866) IM-GUTSY (464-8879) | www.GutsyWomenTravel.com
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Simply Italy
Departs: March 1, 2014Duration: 9 Days / 8 NightsDouble Room: $1,825 Single Room Supplement: $290
Insider Experiences Be My Guest: Specialty Tuscan lunch experience
with wine made with locally sourced fresh produce.
Local Specialty: Visit Giudecca Island for an insider look at
Venetian arts. See glass-blowing artisans and other craftsmen
in action.
Unique Insight: Follow in the footsteps of Michelangelo
and da Vinci when visiting the Vatican Museums. Ascend the
smooth and step-less spiral staircase designed by famous
architect Donato Bramante, in a part of the Vatican not open
to the public.
Hidden Treasure: Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden
Treasure experience, unique to your itinerary, courtesy of
your expert Travel Director.
Local Guide: for included sightseeing in Rome and
Florence.
Dining 7 hot buffet breakfasts.
Be My Guest lunch in Florence.
3 evening meals including: Welcome Reception including
light snacks and Welcome Drinks with your Travel Director
in Rome. 1 three-course dinner with local wine. Farewell
Dinner with wine in Rome.
Travel Highlights First Class hotel accommodation featuring twin rooms and
private facilities.
All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and
local taxes included.
Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats
and an on board restroom.
The services of a professional Travel Director throughout
your journey.
A travel wallet with your documentation.
Audio Headsets Provided throughout your trip to enhance
your included sightseeing experiences.
Complimentary keepsake photo and map.
Sightseeing Highlights Rome: View the Forum and Circus Maximus. Visit St. Peters
Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum.
Venice: Canal cruise by private launch. View St. Marks
Square, the Basilica, the Doges Palace and the Bridge of
Sighs.
Pisa: View the Leaning Tower in the Square of Miracles and
see the Cathedral and its Baptistery.
Florence: See the Cathedral and Signoria Square and view
Ponte Vecchio. Admire Florentine leather-work and enjoy
views from Piazzale Michelangelo.
Siena: Visit this medieval Tuscan city. Orientation includes
the Piazza del Campo.
In order to bring you the greatest selection of destinations and itineraries, Gutsy Women Travel has worked with our partner, Uniworld, to reserve space on this 2014 guided vacation. This trip is open to men and women, and will operate with a larger group size than our traditional Gutsy Women departures.6
DAY 1DEPART USA Overnight flight to Rome.
DAY 2ARRIVE ROME (2 NIGHTS) Welcome to Rome! Spend the day relaxing or exploring this ancient city on your own. This evening enjoy a Welcome Reception with your Travel Director and fellow travelers. Afterwards, enjoy a drive to see the city lights and finish with a stroll through Piazza Navona featuring the famous Fountain of the Four Rivers.MEALS: (Welcome Reception)OVERNIGHT: Executive Style
DAY 3ROME SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Your included sight-seeing tour with a Local Guide begins at the Vatican Museums. Experience a Unique Insight in the Vatican when you ascend the smooth and step-less spiral staircase designed by famous architect Donato Bramante. Admire Michelangelos magnificent frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel and then visit St. Peters Basilica to see his famous Piet. Later, view the Forum, center of daily life in ancient Rome as well as visit the impressive Colosseum, the largest in the Roman Empire. See the Circus Maximus where Ben Hur style chariot racing took place. Spend free time discovering more of the city or relax at a pavement caf and watch the world go by.MEALS: (Buffet Breakfast)
DAY 6VENICE PISA FLORENCE (2 NIGHTS) This morning cross the Veneto plains then travel over the steep Apennine Mountains to the city of Pisa. See the incredible Leaning Tower and the amazing carved marble Cathedral and Baptistery in the Square of Miracles. Later, travel through the province of Tuscany to Renaissance Florence for your two-night stay.MEALS: (Buffet Breakfast)OVERNIGHT: Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
DAY 7FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Your Local Guide shows you the multicolored Duomo, Ponte Vecchio and Piazza Signoria during your guided walking tour. Enjoy a panoramic view over the city from Piazzale Michelangelo before free time to shop for high quality leather and gold. Alternatively consider visiting the Fine Arts Academy to see the famous statue of David by Michelangelo. Today enjoy an authentic Be My Guest Tuscan lunch experience made with locally sourced fresh produce.MEALS: (Buffet Breakfast / Be My Guest)
DAY 4ROME VENICE (2 NIGHTS) Travel through scenic Umbria and see the impressive hilltop towns of Orte and Orvieto before entering into Tuscany. Make your way past Chianti vineyards and terraced olive groves before crossing over the forested Apennine hills. Arrive later in Venice - one of the most unique and serene cities in the world. Dine tonight at your hotel.MEALS: (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)OVERNIGHT: Boscolo Bellini
DAY 5VENICE ORIENTATION AND FREE TIME A visit to the magical city of Venice would not be complete without an orientation cruise by private motor launch along the Grand Canal, as well as views of the Doges Palace and the renowned Bridge of Sighs. Witness a Local Specialty demonstration of the ancient art of glass-blowing at a work-shop on Giudecca island. Then theres time on your own to join the various optional activities on offer or to explore the labyrinth of streets and canals.MEALS: (Buffet Breakfast)
DAY 8FLORENCE SIENA ROME Drive through the Chianti vineyards to the medieval city of Siena. Here an orientation includes the Piazza del Campo, scene of the annual Palio horse races. There is time at leisure to shop for Tuscan specialties before returning to the Eternal City of Rome. This evening enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your Travel Director and fellow travelers.MEALS: (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)OVERNIGHT: Sheraton Golf Parco De Medici Hotel & Resort
DAY 9DEPART ROME USA Say arrivederci to your Travel Director and fellow travelers at the end of this remarkable Italian vacation. Airport transfers are available to Rome Fiumicino. Conditions apply.MEALS: (Buffet Breakfast)
Feast your eyes on the wondrous sights of Italy! Tour the Sistine Chapel, the Vatican and the Colosseum in Rome, Signoria Square in Florence and explore the medieval city of Siena in Tuscany. Enjoy the spectacular romance of Italy as you cruise the beautiful canals of Venice.
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Tulips & Windmills Boutique River Cruise
Departs: March 28, 2014Duration: 10 Days / 9 NightsDouble Room: $4,074 Single Room Supplement: Waived
Travel 9-night cruise in a riverview
stateroom onboard the chic River
Empress, the stunning River
Duchess, or the regal River Queen
All transfers on arrival and
departure days
Explore 2 countries
14 excursions, including 4 Choice Is Yours options, fully
hosted by English-speaking local experts
Exclusive Go Active and Gentle Walking options
4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system
on all shore excursions
Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks
Experience Captivating onboard local entertainment
Signature Lecture: Life & Art in the Golden Age
Information is subject to change.
Taste All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and
freshest ingredients
9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 9 dinners
Captains Welcome Gala and Farewell Dinners
Complimentary fine wine, beer, and soft drinks during
lunch and dinner onboard; bottled water replenished
daily in your stateroom; and 24-hour specialty coffee
and tea station
In order to bring you the greatest selection of destinations and itineraries, Gutsy Women Travel has worked with our partner, Uniworld, to reserve space on this 2014 guided vacation. This trip is open to men and women, and will operate with a larger group size than our traditional Gutsy Women departures.
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Dutch and Belgian delights abound on this cruise.
Do you dream of seeing Rembrandts paintings in the city where he created them? On this itinerary, youll walk from a museum exhibiting Rembrants works out to a canal boat and cruise along Amsterdams waterways past houses built by the people in his portraits. Stroll through acres of tulips and understand why the Netherlands went mad for these blooms centuries ago. Sit at a table on an ancient city square with a Belgian ale and watch Antwerps students fl aunt the latest fashions.
The Netherlands and Belgium have always been closely linked, sharing a Golden Age in the 17th century that resulted in a flowering of artistic genius that has never been equaled, producing Rembrandt, Rubens, Vermeer, and Hals, to mention only a few; their work is celebrated the world over, and it hangs on the walls of the museums you will visit.
This perfectly paced springtime cruise takes you to picture-perfect villages where you can climb the steps of a working windmill and try on a pair of clogs. Walk the cobbled streets of beautiful Bruges, so well preserved it is almost a living museum; explore vibrant Antwerp and shop for diamonds in the city that has long been the diamond capital of the world.
You can see the traces of the regions history everywhere: on WWII battlefields, in the Medieval glories of Ghent, in the tall ships moored at Enkhuizen. At the same time, youll find trendy boutiques and brilliant contemporary architecture, the continents busiest port, and a pan-European spirit in forward-looking, sophisticated cities.
Who will enjoy this cruise: Those who wish to step back in time may visit living history villages, Medieval city centers, and 20th-century battlefi elds. Art lovers will enjoy three guided museum visits, and garden lovers will find a host of delights as well. A number of the countrys cultural icons and museums will mark milestone anniversaries with special exhibitions and events in Amsterdam's famed canal district.
River Cruise Itinerary
DAY 1: Amsterdam (embark)
DAY 2: Amsterdam
DAY 3: Zaandam
DAY 4: Hoorn, Enkhuizen
DAY 5: Nijmegen (Groesbeek or Nuenen)
DAY 6: Rotterdam, Kinderdijk, Dordrecht
DAY 7: Veere
DAY 8: Ghent (Bruges or Ghent)
DAY 9: Antwerp
DAY 10: Antwerp (disembark), transfer to Brussels airport
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Springtime Tulips & the Rhine River
Cruise
Departs: April 9, 2014Duration: 8 Days / 7 NightsDouble Room: $3,299 Single Room Supplement: Waived
Travel 7-night cruise in a riverview
stateroom on the stylish River Ambassador
All transfers on arrival and departure days
Explore 2 countries
10 excursions, including 2 Choice Is Yours
options, fully hosted by English-speaking local
experts
Exclusive Go Active and Gentle Walking
options
3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise
Manager
State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset
system on all shore excursions
Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks
Experience Captivating onboard local entertainment
Signature Lecture: The Rhine, River of
Culture and Trade
Information is subject to change.
Taste All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest
ingredients
7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners
Captains Welcome Gala and Farewell Dinners
Complimentary fine wine, beer, and soft drinks during lunch
and dinner onboard; bottled water replenished daily in
your stateroom; and 24-hour specialty coffee
and tea station
In order to bring you the greatest selection of destinations and itineraries, Gutsy Women Travel has worked with our partner, Uniworld, to reserve space on this 2014 guided vacation. This trip is open to men and women, and will operate with a larger group size than our traditional Gutsy Women departures.10
Discover the perfect blend of nature, art, and history.
Is there a more glorious sight than springtime along the Rhine? Experience Dutch flower culture at its height among the acres and acres of tulips carpeting the Keukenhof Gardens. Cruise past vine-covered hillsides burgeoning with new leaves in the great Riesling-growing districts of Germany.
Water has always been a dominant element in the Netherlands, both in its long struggle to hold back the sea and keep its land habitable and in its history of global trade. Now, though the 17th-century Golden Age may be gone, the Netherlands cosmopolitan outlook and entrepreneurial spirit remain. This cruise will show you both the most traditional side of Dutch life and the most contemporary.
From the Netherlands, journey into Germany. Though modern Germany is better known for its industrial might than for its romantic landscapes, artists of all kinds have celebrated the beauties of the Rhine landscape for hundreds of years. Sip a glass of Riesling in the Rheingau and practice your German at a caf with a view of Medieval church spires. Ramble through Roman ruins and learn how far back the roots of this ancient nation go.
Follow the Rhine from amazing Amsterdam to fabulous Frankfurt and discover glorious paintings, WWII battlefields, Medieval castles, delectable food, and delightful people.
Who will enjoy this cruise: History buffs will be in heaven, whether they wish to explore the ancient Roman, the Medieval, or the 20th-century world. Gardeners may roam through millions of blooming tulips, and art lovers will find many legendary collections to admire.
Information is subject to change.
River Cruise Itinerary
DAY 1: Frankfurt (embark)
DAY 2: Cruising the romantic Rhine River and Main River, Frankfurt
DAY 3: Koblenz, cruising the romantic Rhine River, Rdesheim
DAY 4: Cologne
DAY 5: Arnhem
DAY 6: Amsterdam
DAY 7: Amsterdam
DAY 8: Amsterdam (disembark), transfer to the airport
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Departs: April 18, 2014Duration: 10 Days / 9 NightsDouble Room: $3,695 Single Room Supplement: $1,625
Insider Experiences Hidden Treasure: Enjoy at least one surprise
Hidden Treasure experience, unique to your itinerary, courtesy of your expert Travel Director.
Be My Guest: Experience dinner at the home of a local family in the Palermo Soho neighborhood.
Local Specialty: Learn how to mix the perfect Caipirinha. Local Specialty: Watch Brazilian gemstones transformed
into beautiful jewelery. Local Expert: For included sightseeing in Iguassu and
Buenos Aires. Unique Insight: Learn about the Teatro Colon Opera
House, a landmark in Buenos Aires since its construction in 1908.
Dining 9 full breakfasts 2 lunches 5 evening meals Welcome Reception with light
appetizers and wine with your Travel Director in Rio de Janeiro, Highlight Dinner with wine in Rio de Janeiro, Be My Guest dinner with wine in Buenos Aires, 1 dinner, Farewell Dinner with wine in Buenos Aires
Travel Highlights Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining
seats and an on-board restroom. First Class hotel accommodation featuring twin rooms
and private facilities. Audio Headsets provided throughout your holiday to
enhance your included sightseeing experiences. Complimentary keepsake photo and map. The services of a professional Travel Director
throughout your journey. All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling
fees and local taxes included. Airport transfers are provided on the first and last day
of your guided holiday 9 nights First Class accommodation A Trafalgar bonus all Intra-Air Flights: Rio de Janeiro
to Iguassu and Iguassu to Buenos Aires, including por-ter service at all airports
A Trafalgar bonus guaranteed late hotel check-out until 5 p.m. in Buenos Aires on Day 10
Sightseeing Highlights Rio de Janeiro Discover the citys main sights; enjoy a
cogwheel train ride through Tijuca Forest and up Corcovado Mountain to see the famous Christ the Redeemer statue.
Iguassu Falls Embark on guided tours of the massive falls from both the Brazilian and Argentinean side; ride the Ecological Jungle Train.
Buenos Aires Immerse yourself in the culture and passion of the Paris of South America; explore the citys main sights; stroll through the famous Recoleta Cemetery; enjoy a captivating tango show.
Impressions of South America
In order to bring you the greatest selection of destinations and itineraries, Gutsy Women Travel has worked with our partner, Trafalgar, to reserve space on this 2014 guided vacation. This trip is open to men and women, and will operate with a larger group size than our traditional Gutsy Women departures.12
DAY 1 ARRIVE RIO DE JANEIRO (4 NIGHTS)Bemvindo ao Rio de Janeiro! On arrival at the airport, you will be met by a local host and taken to your luxurious oceanfront hotel (check-in time 3 p.m.). Relax, get settled in and enjoy your hotels superb location overlooking Copacabana Beach, minutes from downtown Rio.OVERNIGHT: Windsor Atlantica Hotel
DAY 2 RIO DE JANEIRO AT LEISURE & SIGHTSEEINGEnjoy a leisurely morning before joining your Travel Director for an exploration of the cidade maravilhosa (marvelous city) and its many contrasts, from the 18th century aqueduct and colonial Candelaria Church to the 20th century opera house, Sambodromo, and city Cathedral. Ascend Sugarloaf Mountain via cable car for astounding views over the city and the bay. This evening, enjoy a festive Welcome Reception at the hotel with your Travel Director andfellow travelers.MEALS: (Full Breakfast / Welcome Reception)
DAY 3 RIO DE JANEIRO SIGHTSEEING & AT LEISUREJourney by cogwheel train to the summit of majestic Corcovado, site of the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Back down the mountain, see the song-inspiring Copacabana and Ipanema beaches. Stop for a lunch at a local restaurant then enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.MEALS: (Full Breakfast / Lunch)
DAY 4 RIO DE JANEIRO AT LEISUREEnjoy a full day to explore the wonders of Rio on your own. This evening, learn to mix a Local Specialty, the national cocktail - Caipirinha - and indulge in a traditional barbecue Highlight Dinner at a local churrascaria, followed by a Rio Carnival extravaganza of Samba entertainment.MEALS: (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
DAY 5 RIO DE JANEIRO IGUASSU FALLS (2 NIGHTS)This morning, experience a Local Specialty as you watch and learn the process of transforming precious metals and rough Brazilian gemstones into works of art before flying to magnificent Iguassu Falls, on the border of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. These 275 separate falls cover nearly two miles along the Iguassu River. This evening, enjoy a convivial dinner with your companions at the hotel.MEALS: (Full Breakfast / Dinner)OVERNIGHT: Mabu Thermas & Resort (F)
DAY 6 IGUASSU FALLS SIGHTSEEING & AT LEISUREEnter Iguassu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and meet your Local Expert to explore the Brazilian side of Iguassu, including a scenic walk through the rainforest at the base of the falls. After a lunch at a restaurant overlooking the falls, return to your hotel for a leisurely afternoon. Maybe enjoy the hotels thermal pools or visit the Parque das Aves, home to more than 500 species of tropical birds.MEALS: (Full Breakfast / Lunch)
DAY 7 IGUASSU FALLS BUENOS AIRES (3 NIGHTS)Cross the border into Argentina and take a guided walk along a
scenic catwalk. Board the open-air Ecological Jungle Train for a different perspective on the falls and see the thunderous Devils Throat Falls. Fly to Buenos Aires where your hotel is in the center of all the action: boutiques, fine dining, museums and the famous Teatro Colon.MEALS: (Full Breakfast)OVERNIGHT: Sheraton Libertador Hotel (F)
DAY 8 BUENOS AIRES SIGHTSEEING & AT LEISUREEmbark on an in-depth tour with a Local Expert to see the Casa Rosada, Metropolitan Cathedral and other government buildings; world-renowned Teatro Colon; the colorful neighborhood of La Boca; San Telmo and lovely Palermo. See the Teatro Colon, a landmark in Buenos Aires and a Unique Insight. Take a backstage tour of the Opera House, including the main function rooms, the main stage and, of course, the workshops where all the costumes and clothes used in the performances are produced. Lastly, visit the Recoleta Cemetery where Argentinas former First Lady, Eva Peron (Evita), is buried. Enjoy some time at leisure before joining your Travel Director and fellow travelers for an exclusive Be My Guest experience in Palermo Soho this evening. You will be welcomed by a local family and long-time residents of this now-trendy neighborhood in the fashionable Palermo Viejo. Be delighted, as they wine and dine you with homemade family recipes in the kitchen. Discover the secrets of kneading country bread. Watch as your hosts demonstrate the art of typical Argentinean crafts. Spending time with these lively people will be an insider memory you wont soon forget.MEALS: (Full Breakfast / Be My Guest Dining)
DAY 9 BUENOS AIRES AT LEISUREA full day at leisure - explore on your own or perhaps take an optional excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay, or to a traditional estancia (ranch) to learn about the life of a gaucho (cowboy) while enjoying a barbecue lunch and equestrian show. This evening, get ready for a festive Farewell Dinner and a chance to savor renowned Argentinean beef followed by a sensual tango dance performance.MEALS: (Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
DAY 10 DEPART BUENOS AIRESSay hasta luego to Argentina today and transfer to the airport for your flight home. For your comfort, your rooms are reserved until 5 p.m. Or you may choose to extend your stay in Buenos Aires.MEALS: (Continental Breakfast or Full Breakfast)
See the best of South America with its unique cultures and traditions on this exhilarating At Leisure itinerary. Enjoy learning about the traditions of the Brazilian people such as how to mix the perfect Caipirinha and their passion for wine. Embark on guided tours of the massive Iguassu Falls and explore the energetic streets of Buenos Aires, experiencing all the sights and sounds of this lively city on this leisurely paced itinerary.
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Castles along the Rhine River Cruise
Departs: May 3, 2014Duration: 8 Days / 7 NightsDouble Room: $3,899 Single Room Supplement: Waived
Travel 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on
the exquisite S.S. Antoinette or the regal River Queen
All transfers on arrival and departure days Explore 4 countries 9 excursions, including 2 Choice Is Yours options,
fully hosted by English-speaking local experts Exclusive Go Active and Gentle Walking options 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset
system on all shore excursions Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks
Experience Captivating onboard local entertainment Signature Lecture: The European City from
the Middle Ages to Modern Europe Exclusive Epicurean Adventurer Program Information is subject to change.
Taste All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and
freshest ingredients 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners Captains Welcome Gala and Farewell Dinners Complimentary fine wine, beer, and soft drinks during
lunch and dinner onboard; bottled water replenished daily in your stateroom; and 24-hour specialty coffee and tea station
In order to bring you the greatest selection of destinations and itineraries, Gutsy Women Travel has worked with our partner, Uniworld, to reserve space on this 2014 guided vacation. This trip is open to men and women, and will operate with a larger group size than our traditional Gutsy Women departures.14
Celebrate the fairytale beauty and romantic spirit of the Rhine.
Flowers tumble from baskets lining streets of half-timbered houses, and light glints off quiet canals. A mighty river carries ships and cargo through a landscape shaped by time and history. The spires of Medieval churches appear around each bend, and vineyards climb the hillsides.
Discover Alsace, whose dual heritage, French and German, has given it fabulous food and a wine-growing tradition that goes back to the Romans. Cruise along the RhineGermany on one side, France on the otherand savor French joie de vivre and German Gemtlichkeit. Bicycle beside the river, passing Roman ruins and Romanesque churches. Marvel at castles, once mighty fortresses that guarded territory and trade routes, now romantic ruins towering above the water.
Meet modern France and Germany in vibrant small towns and bustling cities that brim with historic treasures of art and architecture. Taste delightful white wines in the villages where the grapes are grown. Beethoven and Byron loved the Rhine and its landscape. The beauty that inspired them is still yours to experience.
Who will enjoy this cruise: Those who love fine white wines will discover a plethora of delights; romantics who love the picturesque and the historic will find Medieval castles, splendid cathedrals, and scenes that have inspired greatpoets.
Epicurean Adventurer Program includes: Exclusive Castle Vollrads wine tasting | Black Forest chocolate cake-baking demonstration and tasting | Special wine and food pairing dinner.
Information is subject to change.
River Cruise Itinerary
DAY 1: Amsterdam (embark)
DAY 2: Cologne
DAY 3: Cruising the romantic Rhine River, Koblenz
DAY 4: Rdesheim, cruising the romantic Rhine River, Boppard
DAY 5: Germersheim (Speyer)
DAY 6: Kehl (Strasbourg)
DAY 7: Breisach (Kayserberg and Riquewihr or Colmar)
DAY 8: Basel (disembark), transfer to the airport
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Departs: May 7, 2014Duration: 12 Days / 11 NightsDouble Room: $3,635Single Room Supplement: $1,390
Insider Experiences Be My Guest: Enjoy a delicious lunch at a
family-run vineyard in the foothills of the Luberon Mountains. See the beautiful 18th century stone country house and taste the delicious local wines.
Unique Insight: into the production of olive oil. Local Expert: in Paris and Arles. Hidden Treasure: Enjoy at least one surprise
Hidden Treasure experience, unique to your itinerary, courtesy of your expert Travel Director.
Authentic Accommodation: Grand Hotel Roi Rene M Gallery, Aix en Provence, France - Named after a 15th century king, who was a poet, artist and gourmand, the Grand Htel Roi Ren gives a real taste of French style and panache, so this Authentic Accommodation is often our base when exploring Aix-en-Provence.
Dining 10 hot buffet breakfasts. Be My Guest lunch. 3 dinners (including Welcome Reception, three
course dinner with wine and Farewell Dinner).
Travel Highlights Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining
seats and an on-board restroom.
First Class hotel accommodation featuring twin rooms
and private facilities.
All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling
fees and local taxes included.
Audio Headsets provided throughout your trip to
enhance your included sightseeing experiences.
A travel wallet with your documentation.
TGV Express train between Paris and Avignon.
The services of a professional Travel Director
throughout your journey.
Complimentary keepsake photo.
Sightseeing Highlights City tour in Paris and Arles. Orientations of Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, Nice and
Monaco. Visit the Eiffel Tower in Paris, an Olive Oil Mill in the
Luberon region and Menerbes. View the Pont du Gard, the Cours Mirabel in Aix-de-
Provence, Palace of the Popes in Avignon, Cannes Film Festival Center, The Old Town and Place Massena in Nice, The Royal Palace and Cathedral in Monaco.
Paris & Provence
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DAY 1 DEPART USAOvernight flight to Paris.
DAY 2 ARRIVE PARIS (3 NIGHTS)Welcome to Paris, Frances glittering capital! Relax after check-in or start exploring this amazing city. Join your Travel Director and fellow traveling companions later for a Welcome Reception followed by an evening drive to see the citys impressive sights the perfect introduction to your holiday!MEALS: (Welcome Reception)
DAY 3 PARIS SIGHTSEEINGYour Local Expert takes you on a sightseeing tour of Paris this morning. View the Champs lyses, Arc de Triomphe and Place de la Concorde. Enjoy spectacular city views with an included ascent to the second level of the Eiffel Tower. Spend the rest of the day seeing the sights of your choice. You might like to round off your day with a famous Parisian cabaret show.MEALS: (Buffet Breakfast)
DAY 4 PARIS AT LEISUREToday is free for you to explore the delights of Paris. The city is home to many world-renowned galleries and museums including the Louvre, Muse DOrsay and Les Invalides, featuring Napoleons tomb. Cruise along the River Seine, stroll through the Tuileries or join an optional experience to the world famous Louvre Museum.MEALS: (Buffet Breakfast)
DAY 5 PARIS - TGV TRAIN - AVIGNON - AIX-EN-PROVENCE (2 NIGHTS)Take the high-speed TGV train from Paris to Aix-en-Provence, a vibrant student city featuring an abundance of grand period architecture. See the sights during your orientation including Place de la Rontonde, Cours Mirabeau and the thermal springs.MEALS: (Buffet Breakfast)
DAY 6 AIX-EN-PROVENCE - SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIMEThis morning, enjoy a scenic trip into the Luberon region. Visit the hilltop town of Gordes which was used in the film A Good Year featuring Russell Crowe. Later, visit an Olive Oil mill for a Unique Insight into the production of Olive Oil. Experience a delicious Be My Guest lunch of local dishes at a family run winery in the famous Luberon area and learn about the excellent wines which are produced here. Return later to Aix-en-Provence with free time to do as you please.MEALS: (Buffet Breakfast / Be My Guest Dining)
DAY 7 AIX-EN-PROVENCE ARLES AVIGNONA short drive brings you to Arles where you see the Roman Amphitheater and Romanesque cathedral during your walking tour with your Local Expert. After shopping for souvenirs continue to Avignon, your orientation includes the famous broken bridge, the bustling Place de lHorloge and the Palace of the Popes, an immense fortification built in the 14th Century. Dine tonight at your hotel.MEALS: (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
DAY 8 AVIGNON ST REMY AND LES BAUX DE PROVENCE EXCURSIONArrive at St. Remy de Provence where you have time to explore the food markets and mix with the local people shopping for fresh produce. At Les Baux de Provence one of the most beautiful villages in France, admire the stunning views over Arles and the Camargue. Arrive back in Avignon with free time to explore the quaint streets and squares of this fascinating city.MEALS: (Buffet Breakfast)
DAY 9 AVIGNON CASSIS NICE (3 NIGHTS)Drive south to coastal Cassis and take an included cruise around the bay and view the limestone coves calanques which provide shelter for local wildlife. Later continue to Nice where your orientation includes the Promenade des Anglais, Place Massena and the Old Town.MEALS: (Buffet Breakfast)
DAY 10 EXCURSION TO MONACO & MONTE CARLODrive along the elegant Cte dAzur to Monaco. See the Palace of the Grimaldi family they have ruled from this residence for 700 years and the Cathedral where Princess Grace and Prince Rainier were married. Continue along part of the Grand Prix circuit to Monte Carlo with the chance to visit a casino you might get lucky and win! Later in Nice, there is time to shop for souvenirs or relax.MEALS: (Buffet Breakfast)
DAY 11 NICE AT LEISURESpend the day exploring Nice at your leisure. Visit the flower market in the old town. Maybe relax on the beach or swim in the Mediterranean. This evening, raise a toast to your fellow travelers at a celebratory Farewell Dinner with wine in a local restaurant.MEALS: (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
DAY 12 NICE - USASay farewell to this magical country and your newfound friends at the end of a remarkable vacation. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply.MEALS: (Buffet Breakfast)
Slow-paced and scenic, the South of France is the heart of this trip with time in Paris, before heading to Provence and the proverbial playground of the glitterati, the French Riviera. Its Insider moments like winding through the Provenal countryside en route to beautiful Menerbes, as you listen to the stories of the landscape and culture that inspired A Year in Provence. Later, in Luberon, its meeting and getting to know the Meillan-Pages family at their vineyard, and exploring the grounds as you listen to the techniques and philosophy behind the cultivation of the grapes. Tasting the fruits of their labour, you sip the wine they described and dine with them on their favorite regional dishes.
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Venice & the Gems of Northern Italy
River Cruise
Departs: June 15, 2014Duration: 8 Days / 7 NightsDouble Room: $3,849 Single Room Supplement: Waived
Travel 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom
on the impressive River Countess All transfers on arrival and departure
days
Explore 6 excursions, fully hosted by English-speaking local
experts Exclusive Go Active and Gentle Walking options 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system
on all shore excursions Complimentary bicycles and Nordic walking sticks
Experience Captivating onboard local entertainment
Signature Lecture: La Serenissima: The Lagoon of
Venice
Exclusive Epicurean Adventurer Program
Taste All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest
ingredients
7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 7 dinners
Captains Welcome Gala and Farewell Dinners
Complimentary fine wine, beer, and soft drinks during
lunch and dinner onboard; bottled water replenished
daily in your stateroom; and 24-hour specialty coffee and
tea station
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Celebrate the glories of Italy with the Po Riverand Venice Lagoon as your highway.
Renaissance palazzi float above the lagoon, miragelike. Gondoliers pole past, singing. You could be in only one place in the world: Venice. But Venice is not the only storied city in the region. Ravenna hosts ravishing Byzantine mosaics. Bologna, Verona, and Padua, bequeathed beautiful historic city centers by centuries of trade, are still dynamic places to visit. Unpack, pour a glass of prosecco, and prepare to explore Northern Italy from the comfort of a luxurious ship.
Who will enjoy this cruise: Romantics, connoisseurs of food and wine, and lovers of art and architecture.
Epicurean Adventurer Program Includes: Pasta-making workshop in Bologna | Italian dessert-making demonstration and tasting | Olive oil and wine tasting | Special wine and food pairing dinner
Information is subject to change.
River Cruise Itinerary
DAY 1: Venice (embark)
DAY 2: Venice
DAY 3: Venice (Padua)
DAY 4: Serravalle (Ravenna)
DAY 5: Polesella (Verona)
DAY 6: Polesella (Bologna)
DAY 7: Venice
DAY 8: Venice (disembark), transfer to the airport
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Departs: June 23, 2014Duration: 8 Days / 7 NightsDouble Room: $3,695 Single Room Supplement: $875
Insider Experiences Hidden Treasure: Enjoy at least one
surprise Hidden Treasure experience, unique to your itinerary, courtesy of your expert Travel Director.
Local Expert: Learn about Rocky Mountain wildlife at a fun, interactive presentation in Jasper.
Local Expert: Meet a Mountie and learn about the history of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Dining 7 breakfasts: 5 full breakfasts, 2 continental breakfasts
onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. 2 lunches: Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. 4 evening meals: Welcome Reception with light
appetizers and drinks with your Travel Director in Calgary, 1 three-course dinner, Highlight Dinner in Banff, Farewell Dinner with wine in Banff.
Travel Highlights Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining
seats and an on-board restroom.
First Class hotel accommodation featuring twin rooms
and private facilities.
Audio Headsets provided throughout your trip to
enhance your included sightseeing experiences.
Complimentary keepsake photo and map.
The services of a professional Travel Director
throughout your journey.
Airport transfers are provided on the first and last day
of your guided trip.
Rocky Mountaineer train (RedLeaf Service) from Banff
to Vancouver.
All tips to train personnel included.
7 nights First Class accommodation.
Sightseeing Highlights Icefields Parkway Motor: along this stunning highway.
Columbia Icefield: Ride an Ice Explorer on Athabasca
Glacier.
Jasper National Park: Join a narrated walk along Maligne
Canyon; spend two nights inside the National Park.
Maligne Lake Cruise: See the place famed for the color of
its water, the surrounding peaks and the nearby glacier view.
Yoho National Park: View the Natural Bridge, Spiral
Tunnels and Emerald Lake.
Banff: Spend a relaxing three nights in this famed alpine resort
town.
Banff National Park: Explore this UNESCO World
Heritage Site.
Lake Louise: Enjoy a guided walk along the lake.
Moraine Lake: View this stunning lake in the Valley of the
Ten Peaks.
Rocky Mountaineer: Travel from the Rockies to the Pacific
coast.
Canadian Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer
Redleaf
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DAY 1 ARRIVE CALGARYWelcome to Calgary! Get settled in at your hotel, located in the heart of downtown Calgary, and spend the afternoon relaxing or exploring. Visit the arts district or make use of easy access to public transportation to see all that Calgary has to offer. At 6 p.m., gather at the hotel with your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception.MEALS: (Welcome Reception)OVERNIGHT: Delta Bow Valley (SF)
DAY 2 CALGARY ICEFIELDS PARKWAY COLUMBIA ICEFIELD JASPER (2 NIGHTS)Head north along the stunning Icefields Parkway driving alongside snow-capped peaks, thundering waterfalls and glistening glaciers. Keep an eye out for wildlife including grizzly and black bears, moose, elk and mountain goats. Upon arrival at the Columbia Icefield, board an Ice Explorer for a unique journey onto the massive Athabasca Glacier. Stay in the heart of Jasper National Park tonight.MEALS: (Full Breakfast)OVERNIGHT: Sawridge Inn Jasper (SF)
DAY 3 JASPER NATIONAL AT LEISURE & SIGHTSEEINGStart the day with a morning at leisure, enjoying the superb vistas, strolling Jaspers quaint streets, or, if you like, take an optional float trip down the Athabasca River before an interpretive walk at Maligne Canyon, one of the most beautiful gorges in the Rockies. Learn about the underground river system while following the canyons trail past waterfalls and jagged rock formations. Later this afternoon, cruise Maligne Lake, followed by a rustic dinner along the lake. Learn about Rocky Mountain wildlife at an interactive, after-dinner presentation by a Local Expert.MEALS: (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
DAY 4 JASPER YOHO EMERALD LAKE BANFF (3 NIGHTS)Head south and cross the Continental Divide as you set out for Yoho National Park with its towering waterfalls, spectacular scenery and natural bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. See Emerald Lake, sparkling with the blue-green hue of a precious jewel. Ice-blue glaciers, pounding waterfalls and surging rivers abound on the way to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Banff National Park. Your day ends with a Highlight Dinner in the quintessential alpine village of Banff.MEALS: (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)OVERNIGHT: Banff Park Lodge (F)
DAY 5 LAKE LOUISE MORAINE LAKE BANFF AT LEISUREVisit postcard-perfect Lake Louise and take a narrated stroll along the lakeshore to learn about the geology and history of the area. Continue on to stunning Moraine Lake, nestled in the dramatic Valley of the Ten Peaks. Spend the rest of the day as you likeperhaps ride on the Banff Gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain to experience a birds-eye view of six mountain ranges or a river float trip down the Bow River. Tonight, if the landscape makes you feel like singing, choose a fun outing at Banff s entertaining musical dinner.MEALS: (Full Breakfast)
DAY 6 BANFF AT LEISUREToday is yours to explore as you please. Browse the shops along Banff Avenue, take a hike and enjoy your spectacular setting or be wowed by aerial views of the Rockies with an optional scenic helicopter flight over Mount Assiniboine. Your Travel Director will be happy to assist you in planning your day. This evening, join your new found friends at a festive Farewell Dinner and learn about the history of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police during a Meet a Mountie Local Expert presentation.MEALS: (Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
DAY 7 BANFF ROCKY MOUNTAINEER KAMLOOPSAfter bidding farewell to your Travel Director, its All aboard! the Rocky Mountaineer train in RedLeaf Service for a two-day independent daytime rail journey west to Vancouver. Travel through the incredible engineering feat of the Spiral Tunnels, past the glaciers of Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass, under Mount McDonald and along the Thompson River to historic Kamloops the meeting of the waterswhere you are transferred to your hotel.MEALS: (Continental Breakfast / Lunch)OVERNIGHT: Assigned by Rocky Mountaineer
DAY 8 KAMLOOPS ROCKY MOUNTAINEER DEPART VANCOUVERContinue your rail journey through the Thompson and Fraser Canyons, viewing the rushing waters of Hells Gate. Approaching Vancouver, travel through the fertile fields of the Fraser Valley and alongside the towering peaks of the Coast Mountains before arriving at approximately 5:30 p.m. Take a complimentary transfer to Vancouver International Airport or to the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel if you wish to extend your stay. The trains arrival into Vancouver can be subject to delays so please allow plenty of time for your onward travel arrangements. Please do not schedule any flights before 9 p.m.MEALS: (Continental Breakfast / Lunch)
Snow-capped peaks, ice-blue glaciers, pounding waterfalls and surging rivers dominate the landscape on this Canadian Rockies guided trip from Calgary to Banff aboard the Rocky Mountaineer Train. Board an Ice Explorer on a unique tour onto Athabasca Glacier and stay right in the heart of Jasper National Park. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Banff National Park and the visit picture-perfect Lake Louise and Emerald Lake.
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A Portrait of Majestic France River Cruise
Departs: July 6, 2014Duration: 15 Days / 14 NightsDouble Room: $7,299 Single Room Supplement: Waived
Travel 14-night cruise in a riverview stateroom
on the alluring River Baroness and the
breathtaking River Royale
All transfers on arrival and departure
days
Explore 19 excursions fully hosted by
English-speaking local experts
4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Services of an experienced Uniworld
Cruise Manager
State-of-the-art portable audio headset
system on all shore excursions
Use of bicycles and Nordic walking
sticks throughout your cruise
Experience Captivating onboard local entertainment
2 Signature Lectures
Exclusive Epicurean Adventurer Program
Information is subject to change.
Taste All meals onboard, prepared using the
finest and freshest ingredients
16 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 14 dinners
2 Captains Welcome Galas and 2 Farewell
Dinners
Complimentary fine wine, beer, and soft
drinks onboard; bottled water replenished
daily in your stateroom; and 24-hour
specialty coffee and tea station
In order to bring you the greatest selection of destinations and itineraries, Gutsy Women Travel has worked with our partner, Uniworld, to reserve space on this 2014 guided vacation. This trip is open to men and women, and will operate with a larger group size than our traditional Gutsy Women departures.
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Blend, like a fabulous wine, your passion for the good life with the art, culture and scenery of France for a picture-perfect journey.
Arrive in Paris, the worlds most dazzling capital city, and let it captivate you with its legendary gastronomy, breathtaking monument-lined boulevards, and glimmering lights. Sail the Seine through the bucolic French countryside. Travel to the beaches of Normandy. Visit charming artists towns like Auvers-sur-Oise, where you will follow Van Goghs footsteps, and Honfleur and Giverny, where youll see Claude Monets beloved home and garden. Then embark on the second part of this once-in-a-lifetime trip with a high-speed train journey from Paris to Bordeaux, the glowing star of southwest France.
Once in Bordeaux, capital of the Aquitaine region, youll sail three idyllic rivers: the Garonne, the Gironde and the Dordogne. This is the land of chivalry and chateaux, of noble wines and gourmet delicacies. In fact, this has been the very heart of French wine making for centuries, and youll taste why. From lovely little towns like St. milion, Pauillac, and Bergerac to lively Bordeaux, each excursion will delight your senses. As the locals will tell you, Bordeaux offers a douceur de vivreor sweetness of lifethat just cant be found elsewhere. Come and enjoy!
Information is subject to change.
River Cruise Itinerary
DAY 1: Paris (embark)
DAY 2: Vernon (Giverny), Les Andelys
DAY 3: Rouen (Normandy Beaches)
DAY 4: Rouen
DAY 5: Caudebec-en-Caux (Honfleur)
DAY 6: Mantes-la-Jolie (Auvers-sur-Oise or Conflans-Sainte- Honorine)
DAY 7: Paris
DAY 8: Paris (disembark), transfer to Bordeaux via high speed TGV train (embark)
DAY 9: Cruising the Garone River and Gironde Estuary, Pauillac
DAY 10: Cruising the Gironde Estuary, Blaye, Libourne
DAY 11: Libourne (Bergerac and Prigord)
DAY 12: Libourne (Saint- Emilion), cruising the Dordogne River, Bordeaux
DAY 13: Bordeaux, Cadillac
DAY 14: Bordeaux
DAY 15: Bordeaux (disembark)
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Paris and Normandy River Cruise
Departs: July 6, 2014Duration: 8 Days / 7 NightsDouble Room: $3,649 Single Room Supplement: Waived
Travel 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the
alluring River Baroness
All transfers on arrival and departure days
Explore 12 excursions, including 4 Choice Is Yours options,
fully hosted by English-speaking local experts Exclusive Go Active and Gentle Walking options 1 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset
system on all shore excursions Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks throughout
your cruise
Experience Captivating onboard local entertainment
Signature Lecture: The Seine River in Impressionist
Paintings
Exclusive Multigenerational Family Friendly Program
during summer months
Taste All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and
freshest ingredients
9 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners
Captains Welcome Gala and Farewell Dinners
Complimentary fine wine, beer, and soft drinks
during lunch and dinner onboard; bottled water
replenished daily in your stateroom; and 24-hour
specialty coffee and tea station
In order to bring you the greatest selection of destinations and itineraries, Gutsy Women Travel has worked with our partner, Uniworld, to reserve space on this 2014 guided vacation. This trip is open to men and women, and will operate with a larger group size than our traditional Gutsy Women departures.
April Merenda, President and
Co-Founder of Gutsy Women,
will accompany this departure
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Combine a passion for the good life with art, culture, and brilliant landscapes, and you have Northern France.
Is there a more romantic city in the world than Paris? Stroll along the Seine as evening falls and the lights begin to glimmer on the water. Stop by a caf in Montmartre for an aperitif while an accordion plays in the background. Marvel at matchless Notre Dame. Pariss charm is without peer, and it is the perfect place to begin your journey. Once onboard your ship, simply unpack and relax, letting the Seine carry you through the countryside. Normandy is a land that has been contested for centuries, ever since the Duke of Normandy conquered England in 1066 and made his duchy part of the patrimony of the kings of England. See the history of that invasion told in tapestry, and walk the beaches of Normandy where Allied forces landed during WWII.
See for yourself the landscapes immortalized by so many great artists. Breathe in the fragrance of Monets garden as you cross the Japanese bridge he made famous. Stand on the beach of Honfleur where Courbet and Boudin set up their easels to paint fishing vessels sailing into port.
Immerse yourself in a fascinating and inviting land, rich in legend, history, and art. Share the enchantment of this region with the special young ones in your life on select sailings during the summer with Uniworlds Multigenerational Family Friendly Program.
Who will enjoy this cruise: Students of history will be fascinated by the D- DAY memorial sites and the square in Rouen where Joan of Arc was martyred. Art lovers and gardeners alike will delight in Monets Giverny.Information is subject to change.
River Cruise Itinerary
DAY 1: Paris (embark)
DAY 2: Vernon (Giverny), Les Andelys
DAY 3: Rouen (Normandy Beaches)
DAY 4: Rouen
DAY 5: Caudebec-en-Caux (Honfleur)
DAY 6: Mantes-la-Jolie (Auvers-sur-Oise or Conflans-Sainte-Honorine)
DAY 7: Paris
DAY 8: Paris (disembark), transfer to the airport
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Imperial Capitals of Europe River Cruise
Departs: July 9, 2014Duration: 16 Days / 15 NightsDouble Room: $6,999 Single Room Supplement: $300
Travel 12-night cruise in a riverview
stateroom on the alluring River
Duchess and the stunning River
Princess
2-night stay in Istanbul at the Crowne
Plaza Old City Hotel* (or similar) with
breakfast
All transfers on arrival and departure
days
Explore 8 countries
13 excursions, including 3 Choice Is Yours options, fully
hosted by English-speaking local experts
Exclusive Go Active and Gentle Walking options
5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system
on all shore excursions
Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks
Experience Captivating onboard local entertainment
Signature Lecture: What are the Balkans?
Exclusive Epicurean Adventurer Program
Taste All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest
ingredients
14 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 11 dinners
Captains Welcome Gala and Farewell Dinners
Complimentary fine wine, beer, and soft drinks during
lunch and dinner onboard; bottled water replenished daily
in your stateroom; and 24-hour specialty coffee and tea
station
In order to bring you the greatest selection of destinations and itineraries, Gutsy Women Travel has worked with our partner, Uniworld, to reserve space on this 2014 guided vacation. This trip is open to men and women, and will operate with a larger group size than our traditional Gutsy Women departures.
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Legends come to life as you travel from Istanbul to Vienna, winding your way through eight countries and five
capital cities on one majestic journey.
Is there a more romantic city in the world than Paris? Stroll along the Seine as evening falls and the lights begin to glimmer on the water. Stop by a caf in Montmartre for an aperitif while an accordion plays in the background. Marvel at matchless Notre Dame. Pariss charm is without peer, and it is the perfect place to begin your journey. Once onboard your ship, simply unpack and relax, letting the Seine carry you through the countryside. Normandy is a land that has been contested for centuries, ever since the Duke of Normandy conquered England in 1066 and made his duchy part of the patrimony of the kings of England. See the history of that invasion told in tapestry, and walk the beaches of Normandy where Allied forces landed during WWII.
See for yourself the landscapes immortalized by so many great artists. Breathe in the fragrance of Monets garden as you cross the Japanese bridge he made famous. Stand on the beach of Honfleur where Courbet and Boudin set up their easels to paint fishing vessels sailing into port.
Immerse yourself in a fascinating and inviting land, rich in legend, history, and art. Share the enchantment of this region with the special young ones in your life on select sailings during the summer with Uniworlds Multigenerational Family Friendly Program.
Who will enjoy this cruise: Students of history will be fascinated by the D- DAY memorial sites and the square in Rouen where Joan of Arc was martyred. Art lovers and gardeners alike will delight in Monets Giverny.Information is subject to change.
River Cruise Itinerary
DAY 1: Istanbul
DAY 2: Istanbul
DAY 3: Istanbul, fly to Bucharest, transfer to Bucharest hotel
DAY 4: Bucharest, transfer to Giurgiu (embark), Rousse
DAY 5: Rousse (Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi OR Rusenski countryside)
DAY 6: Vidin
DAY 7: Cruising the Iron Gates
DAY 8: Belgrade
DAY 9: Vukovar (Osijek)
DAY 10: Mohcs (Pcs)
DAY 11: Budapest
DAY 12: Budapest, Szentendre Island
DAY 13: Bratislava
DAY 14: Vienna
DAY 15: Vienna
DAY 16: Vienna (disembark), transfer to the airport
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Bordeaux, Vineyards & Chteaux River Cruise
Departs: July 13, 2014Duration: 8 Days / 7 NightsDouble Room: $3,749 Single Room Supplement: Waived
Travel 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the
breathtaking River Royale
All transfers on arrival and departure days
Explore 7 excursions fully hosted by
English-speaking local experts Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise
Manager State-of-the-art portable audio headset
system on all shore excursions Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks
Experience Captivating onboard local entertainment
Signature Lecture
Taste All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and
freshest ingredients
7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners
Captains Welcome Gala and Farewell Dinners
Complimentary beverages such as fine wine,
beer, and soft drinks onboard; bottled water
replenished daily in your stateroom; and
24-hour specialty coffee and tea station
In order to bring you the greatest selection of destinations and itineraries, Gutsy Women Travel has worked with our partner, Uniworld, to reserve space on this 2014 guided vacation. This trip is open to men and women, and will operate with a larger group size than our traditional Gutsy Women departures.
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Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean and the Pyrenees mountains, Aquitaine and its world-renowned capital city,
Bordeaux, offer unparalleled riches.
Aquitaine was settled by Romans and ruled by the English but it is profoundly French. From noble chteaux to a breathtaking estuary, Bordeaux, as the region is also known, is an oenophiles paradise and every travelers dream. Sail three rivers on this journeythe Garonne, the Dordogne, and the Girondeand savor the unique heritage of southwest France (especially its fois gras, duck confit, and oysters).
Visit Pauillac, gateway to the Mdoc wine route. Travel to Bergerac, of Cyrano fame, and the English bastide town of Libourne. Stroll Saint-milion, a UNESCO-designated town offering an exceptional landscape of historic architecture and even more historic vineyardsfirst planted by the Romans, and virtually untouched since. Explore Sauternes, where youll meet a winemaker and taste the famous sweet wines. Then return to lively Bordeaux, one of Europes most beautiful river ports, and romance in a moonlight tour. Discover the douceur de vivre, or sweetness of life, that is quintessential Bordeaux.
Information is subject to change.
River Cruise Itinerary
DAY 1: Bordeaux (embark)
DAY 2: Cruising the Garone River and Gironde Estuary, Pauillac
DAY 3: Cruising the Gironde Estuary, Blaye, Libourne
DAY 4: Libourne (Bergerac and Prigord)
DAY 5: Libourne (Saint- Emilion), cruising the Dordogne River, Bordeaux
DAY 6: Bordeaux, Cadillac
DAY 7: Bordeaux
DAY 8: Bordeaux (disembark)
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Departs: July 16, 2014Duration: 12 Days / 11 NightsDouble Room: $3,325 Single Room Supplement: $760
Insider Experiences Be My Guest: You will be welcomed
by the owners of a magnificent castle in the Tuscan hills and taken on a tour of the castle and the cellars once used as the dungeons! Enjoy a memorable dinner in the Great Hall or Castle gardens and taste some delicious Chiantis.
Local Expert: in Rome, Pompeii and Florence. Small Group Sightseeing: In Pompeii, enjoy a guided
visit to the excavations with a group size of no more than 25 guests to enhance your experience.
Unique Insight: Follow in the footsteps of Michelangelo and da Vinci when visiting the Vatican Museums. Ascend the smooth and step-less spiral staircase designed by famous architect Donato Bramante, in a part of the Vatican not open to the public.
Hidden Treasure: Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure experience, unique to your itinerary, courtesy of your expert Travel Director.
Local Specialty: Visit Giudecca Island for an insider look at Venetian Arts. See glass-blowing artisans and other craftsmen in action.
Wine Tasting: Enjoy a tasting of popular Tuscan wines in Florence.
Dining 10 hot buffet breakfasts. 5 dinners (including Welcome Reception, Be My
Guest, 2 three course dinners with wine and Farewell Dinner).Travel Highlights
Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and an on-board restroom.
First Class hotel accommodation featuring twin rooms and private facilities.
The services of a professional Travel Director throughout your journey.
All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
Audio Headsets provided throughout your trip to enhance your included sightseeing experiences.
A travel wallet with your documentation. Return cruise to the Isle of Capri. Complimentary keepsake photo.
Sightseeing Highlights City Tours in Rome, Pompeii and Florence. Orientation of Venice. Visit St. Peters Basilica, the Roman Colosseum, the
ruins of Pompeii and the Commonwealth War Cemetery.
Cruise to the beautiful Isle of Capri and by private launch to St. Marks Square in Venice.
View the Roman Forum, the ancient Romanesque Abbey at Pomposa, the Duomo in Florence and the Byzantine St. Marks Basilica.
See the home of the dEste family in Ferrara.
Italian Concerto
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DAY 1 DEPART USAOvernight flight to Rome.
ARRIVE ROME (3 NIGHTS)Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City! Relax after your journey, then meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers later for a Welcome Reception. This evening, enjoy an orientation drive to see St. Peters Basilica and the Tiber, a great introduction to this magical city.MEALS: (Welcome Reception)
DAY 3 ROME SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIMEThis morning join your Local Expert to visit St. Peters Basilica in the Vatican City and view Michelangelos Piet. Your sightseeing tour continues in ancient Rome. View the Forum and see Circus Maximus, where chariot races were held. Visit inside the impressive Colosseum. Theres time afterwards to explore the city on your own, or simply relax and watch the world go by! MEALS: (Buffet Breakfast)
DAY 4 ROME AT LEISUREThe day is yours to explore this wonderful city. Consider a trip to the ancient catacombs or take an excursion to Tivoli, site of the magnificent Villa dEste. Visit museums and gardens, or simply experience la dolce vita at a sidewalk caf in one of the citys many piazzas.MEALS: (Buffet Breakfast)
DAY 5 ROME MONTE CASSINO POMPEII AMALFI COAST (MAIORI) (3 NIGHTS)Stop to view the Abbey at Monte Cassino and visit the cemetery in the valley below. In Pompeii - buried for centuries when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD - your Local Expert takes you on a fascinating Small Group Sightseeing tour of the excavations. Arrive later at your hotel on the Amalfi Coast where you dine tonight.MEALS: (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
DAY 6 AMALFI COAST FREE TIMEYour day is free to do as you please. Perhaps visit the splendid Villa Rufolo at Ravello or shop for souvenirs. Spend the evening sipping limoncello while overlooking the glorious Bay of Salerno! Enjoy dinner at your hotel this evening.MEALS: (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
DAY 7 ISLE OF CAPRI EXCURSIONSail to the magical island of Capri, a favorite resort among Italians. Ascend to Capri town by funicular railway for a guided walking tour with included views of Marina Piccola and the famous Piazzetta. Later, your Travel Director takes you on an orientation tour of Amalfi town, featuring medieval streets and the spectacular Romanesque Church.MEALS: (Buffet Breakfast)
DAY 8 AMALFI COAST (MAIORI) FLORENCE (2 NIGHTS)North through Umbria and into Tuscany you arrive in Florence. Tonight why not dine at one of the citys many trattorias.MEALS: (Buffet Breakfast)
DAY 9 FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING AND WINE TASTINGFlorence is a beautiful city with a wealth of Renaissance treasures to discover. Your Local Expert shows you all the main sights including the marble Duomo and Piazza della Signoria, with its amazing sculptures. View the famous Ponte Vecchio, followed by
Escape to Italy and get a taste of the good life on this leisurely itinerary. Experience the sights of ancient Rome, the incomparable art of Florence, the majestic canals of Venice and the beauty of the Amalfi coast. Its a powerful combination of cultural flavors to delight your senses!
a Wine Tasting with your Travel Director featuring popular Tuscan wines. Join your companions this evening for an authentic Be My Guest dinner in a castle on a wine and olive estate.MEALS: (Buffet Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner)
DAY 10 FLORENCE FERRARA VENICE (2 NIGHTS)Marvel at the breath-taking scenery on your journey across the Apennines via Bologna. In Ferrara, see the family home of the notorious dEste family. Arrive later in the Byzantine city of Venice, Queen of the Adriatic, where you stay for the next two nights.MEALS: (Buffet Breakfast)
DAY 11 VENICE SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIMESee the island of St. George, the elegant Customs House, the Doges Palace and the Bridge of Sighs as you cruise to St. Marks Square in your private launch. Stroll across St. Marks Square to see the Basilica and its campanile. Watch the Venetian craftsmen at work creating a Local Specialty at a glass-blowing workshop on Giudecca island. This evening, enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your Travel Director and newfound friendsMEALS: (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
DAY 12 VENICE - USASay arrivederci to your companions as your memorable Italian vacation comes to an end. Transfers are available. Conditions apply.MEALS: (Buffet Breakfast)
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Enchanting Danube
Departs: August 3, 2014Duration: 8 Days / 7 NightsDouble Room: $3,649 Single Room Supplement: Waived
Travel 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on
the majestic River Beatrice
All transfers on arrival and departure days Explore 3 countries
9 excursions, including 3 Choice Is Yours options,
fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
Exclusive Go Active and Gentle Walking options
4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset
system on all shore excursions
Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks
Experience Captivating onboard local
entertainment
Signature Lecture: Austrias
History in the Context of the
House of Habsburg, a
European Dynasty
Exclusive Epicurean Adventurer
Program
Taste All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and
freshest ingredients
7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners
Captains Welcome Gala and Farewell Dinners
Complimentary fine wine, beer, and soft drinks during
lunch and dinner onboard; bottled water replenished
daily in your stateroom; and 24-hour specialty coffee
and tea station
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Pay tribute to the queen of Europes great rivers, the enchanting Danube.
Journey through breathtaking scenery, past Baroque monasteries and Medieval castles, and encounter the cultural glories of empires that gave rise to Mozart and Beethoven, Freud and Klimt.
Relax on deck as, high above the Danube, Habsburg palaces take on a golden glow in the setting sun. Tiny villages appear along the riverbank, marked by the spires of ornate Baroque churches.
Along the way, you can chat with winemakers and pastry chefs. Meet Hungarians who are turning Budapests once-abandoned buildings into lively pubs, and Viennese who cherish traditional coffee and contemporary film. See the glorious jewelry and artistic masterworks the Habsburgs commissioned during their 600-year reign. Get a close-up view of the enchanting Danube by taking a bicycle ride along the shore. Listen to the bells of Passaus Gothic Town Hall ring over Medieval lanes lined with Baroque buildings.
Celebrate the panoply of life lived along the Danube, past and present.
Who will enjoy this cruise: Those longing to discover the best of Eastern and Western Old World Europe, and those who love history, food, wine, architecture, and music.
Epicurean Adventurer Program Includes: Private wine tasting at Domne Wachau in Drnstein | Luscious Austrian dessert-making demonstration | Special wine and food pairing dinner
Information is subject to change.
River Cruise Itinerary
DAY 1: Munich, transfer to Passau (embark)
DAY 2: Passau, cruising the Danube River
DAY 3: Linz (Salzburg or Linz/Steyr)
DAY 4: Melk, cruising the Wachau Valley, Drnstein
DAY 5: Vienna
DAY 6: Vienna
DAY 7: Budapest
DAY 8: Budapest (disembark), transfer to the airport
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Departs: August 9, 2014Duration: 9 Days / 8 NightsDouble Room: $2,395 Single Room Supplement: Please Call
Insider Experiences Hidden Treasure: Enjoy at least one
surprise Hidden Treasure experience, unique to your itinerary, courtesy of your expert Travel Director.
Local Expert: Join an interpretive guide for a stroll in Yellowstone National Park.
Dining 8 breakfasts: 6 full breakfasts, 2 continental
breakfasts, 3 lunches 5 evening meals: Kick-off Party with light
appetizers and drinks with your Travel Director in Salt Lake City, 1 three-course dinner, Chuckwagon dinner in Jackson, Ranch-style dinner at the Ranch at Ucross, Farewell Dinner with drinks in Keystone
Travel Highlights Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with
reclining seats and an on-board restroom. First Class hotel accommodation featuring twin
rooms and private facilities. Audio Headsets provided throughout your trip to
enhance your included sightseeing experiences. Complimentary keepsake photo and map. The services of a professional Travel Director
throughout your journey. All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling
fees and local taxes included. Airport transfers are provided on the first and last
day of your guided trip 8 nights First Class accommodation
Sightseeing Highlights Jackson: View the famous landmark of tangled elk antlers;
enjoy an evening of Western entertainment.
Grand Teton National Park: Journey through dramatic
scenery and stop at beautiful Jenny Lake.
Yellowstone National Park: Discover the natural
wonders, including geysers, mud pots, bubbling pools and
Yellowstone Falls, in Americas first National Park.
Cody: Visit the Buffalo Bill Historical Center and learn about
the Wild West.
The Ranch at Ucross: Stay on a real working dude ranch;
enjoy an evening campfire with smores; choose from a range
of included activities.
Black Hills: Spend two nights in the gold rush boomtown
of Keystone; explore the area and feel the spirit of the Wild
West.
Bear Country USA: Enjoy a drive through this unique
wildlife park and see young bears up close during a walk
through the Wildlife Center.
Crazy Horse: Behold the spectacle of this giant American
Indian memorial.
Mount Rushmore: Visit this iconic American monument.
Wild West, Cowboys, Cowgirls
and Buffalos
In order to bring you the greatest selection of destinations and itineraries, Gutsy Women Travel has worked with our partner, Trafalgar, to reserve space on this 2014 guided vacation. This trip is open to men and women, and will operate with a larger group size than our traditional Gutsy Women departures.
April Merenda, President and
Co-Founder of Gutsy Women,
will accompany this departure
with her family!
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DAY 1 ARRIVE SALT LAKE CITYWelcome to Salt Lake City! Arrive at your hotel and enjoy some time on your own this afternoon to relax or venture out to see some of the main attractions. This evening, meet your fellow adventurers at 6 p.m. for a Kick-off Party with your Travel Director.MEALS: (Kick-Off Party)OVERNIGHT: Hilton Salt Lake City Center (SF)
DAY 2 SALT LAKE CITY JACKSONPut on your cowboy hats, pull up your boots and get ready to create memories that will last a lifetime. Head north and enter Wyoming for your first encounter with the mighty Rocky Mountains. Follow trails blazed by rugged mountain men centuries ago. Stop at the Oregon Trail Center in Jackson to get a glimpse into the thrills and challenges of the Old Trail. Enjoy a lunch at the center before cross-ing the famous Oregon Trail to the authentic Old West town of Jackson. Passing through the towns famous landmark arch of tangled elk antlers, walk back into history as you explore the Town Square with its Western boardwalks, craft boutiques and ice cream shops - all surrounded by the majestic Rockies. Come nightfall, enjoy a Western-style Chuckwagon dinner and show.MEALS: (Full Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)OVERNIGHT: Rustic Inn Creekside Resort & Spa (SF)
DAY 3 JACKSON GRAND TETON & YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARKS (2 NIGHTS)Rise early if youd like to rollick down the Snake River on an optional fun and educational wilderness float trip. Later, discover dramatic Grand Teton National Park and beautiful Jenny Lake, and journey on into the worlds first National Park, spectacular Yellowstone. At the Visitor Center, learn amazing facts about Yellowstone - kids can even earn their Junior Ranger Badge. Join your Local Expert for a guided stroll around the boardwalks of the West Thumb Geyser Basin.MEALS: (Full Breakfast / Dinner)OVERNIGHT: National Park Lodges (NP)
DAY 4 YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK SIGHTSEEINGDiscover Yellowstones most amazing natural wonders, including the thundering Yellowstone Falls, a multitude of hot gushing geysers and countless brilliantly - colored simmering thermal springs, bubbling mud pools and hissing steam vents. Your senses will be assaulted by the roar of steam, the thunder of a waterfall, the bellowing of bison and awe-inspiring views at every turn - sights and sounds that make for an experience youll be talking about for years.MEALS: (Full Breakfast)
DAY 5 YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK CODYTravel down, down, down into the Shoshone Canyon and the rugged Absaroka Mountains until you reach the rustic Wild West town of Cody, named after Buffalo Bill Cody. Explore the Buffalo Bill Historical Center and the worlds largest collection of Western artifacts. This evening, get out your Western get-up and head to a night rodeo.MEALS: (Full Breakfast)OVERNIGHT: Holiday Inn Cody (F)
DAY 6 CODY THE RANCH AT UCROSSThis morning, enjoy stunning scenery as you cross the BigHorn Mountains and Bighorn National Forest. Get ready for a taste of the true Wild West and cowboy lifestyle as you arrive at the Ranch at Ucross in Clearmont, an Old-West working dude ranch in the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains. After lunch, prepare to learn about life on the ranch. Watch the ranch-managers daughter saddle a horse and prep for a riding demonstration! Then its your turn to participate in the ranch fun with a hands-on dummy-cow branding demonstration. When the dinner bell calls all hands to chow, put on your finest cowboy duds and kick up your heels at a typical ranch-style dinner.MEALS: (Full Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)OVERNIGHT: The Ranch at Ucross (F)
DAY 7 RANCH AT UCROSS KEYSTONE (2 NIGHTS)After a hearty breakfast, enjoy activities galore on the ranch - all included! Learn about life on a working ranch as you rub elbows with true wranglers. Saddle up for a horseback ride around the ranch lands. See how far you can cast that fishing line to catch brown or rainbow trout in Piney Creek. Challenge your traveling mates to a game of tennis or horseshoeswith bragging rights for the rest of the trip at stake! Or simply relax poolside and take in the serenity of this wonderful resort. After an included lunch, head east through the national grassland to the city of Keystone.MEALS: (Full Breakfast / Lunch)OVERNIGHT: K-Bar-S Lodge (MF)
DAY 8 KEYSTONE & BLACK HILLS EXCURSIONThe first stop this morning is Bear Country USA, a wildlife park featuring the worlds largest private collection of American black bear. Enjoy a drive through this spectacular and unique wildlife park and then walk through the Wildlife Center, where young and smaller animals frolic in their outdoor exhibits. Next, head to the famous Black Hills of South Dakota. At Thunderhead Mountain, gaze in awe at the Crazy Horse Memorial. A work in progress being carved into the mountainside, the worlds largest sculpture honors the famous war chief of the Lakota people. Reach the quaint City of Gold, Keystone, once a gold mining boomtown. Next, see the presidents sculpted at Mount Rushmore. It took 400 artisans 14 years to carve the sculptures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln into the mountain. This evening, join your fellow adventurers at a Farewell Dinner featuring an American Indian dancer.MEALS: (Continental Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
DAY 9 KEYSTONE FORT LARAMIE DEPART DENVERFollow the trail to old Fort Laramie, the best-known milepost on the Oregon Trail. At the forts living history exhibits, learn about the harsh world of the pioneer family as they fought distance, unforgiving terrain and weather to reach Oregon - and the native tribes who gave their lives trying to prevent it. Your Wild West adventure comes to an end at the Mile High city of Denver where stops are made at Denver International Airport or, if youre extending your stay, at the Sheraton Downtown Denver Hotel. Please do not schedule any flights before 8 p.m.MEALS: (Continental Breakfast)
Say Howdy! and get ready for a Family Experiences program filled with scenes of the Old West. Experience the natural wonders of Yellowstone National Park and get a taste of exciting ranch life at The Ranch at Ucross. Saddle up for a horseback ride and rub shoulders with true wranglers as you discover the unique wildlife of Bear County USA and the majesty of the iconic Mount Rushmore on this Wild West holiday.
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Jambo Kenya Safari
Departs: August 28, 2014Duration: 10 Days/9 NightsDouble Room: $5,795 Single Room Supplement: $1,650
Inclusions Accommodation as stipulated in the
itinerary
Transportation in a chauffeur driven minivan
with pop-up roof for easy game viewing &
photography.
Services of an English speaking driver-guide,
game viewing drives and parks entrance fees
as indicated in the itinerary
All Government taxes and levies.
All meet and greet services
All arrival and departure transfers
24 hours stand-by contact number
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
7 passenger guaranteed window seat in each
vehicle
Two-way long range high frequency radio
communication in each vehicle
On safari accessories in each vehicle: First-aid
kit, wildlife books, a pair of binoculars, cool
box and fire extinguisher
Flying doctors coverage
This safari is during the migration season as thousands of zebras and wildebeests descend upon the Mara plains.
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Day 1 On arrival at Nairobis Jomo Kenyatta International Airport you will be met by a Lion World Tours/Gutsy Women Travel representative and transferred to your Nairobi Hotel. Overnight at The Tribe Hotel on a bed and breakfast ba