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Short Break Holidays f o r d i s c e r n i n g t r a v e l l e r s

Kirker Holidays provides carefully crafted tailor-made holidays to over 140 destinations in 40 countries - including 70 classic cities and over 250 relaxing rural locations throughout Europe, North Africa, Southern Africa and India.

A short break holiday can be the perfect antidote for winter blues.

Just call 020 7593 2283 to speak to an expert.

Prices are per person and include flights, return transfers, accommodation with breakfast, Kirker Guide

Notes to restaurants, museums and sightseeing and the services of the Kirker Concierge to book concert and opera tickets or reserve a table for a delicious dinner.

Monaco Columbus **** Deluxe This stylish hotel is located in the quiet harbour district of Fontvielle, a five minute taxi ride from Casino Square and has a feel of laid-back luxury.The sleek bar is one of Monaco’s ‘hot spots’ and the informal ‘Columbus’ Brasserie serves

Mediterranean dishes. The 181 bedrooms are very comfortable and decorated with black and white photos of Monaco’s 1930’s heyday. 3 nights for the price of 2 until 31 March - price from £399 saving £290.

Includes complimentary return helicopter transfers and entrance to a wide range of museums and attractions.

Prague Paris ***** The city’s most famous hotel is located right in the heart of the old town opposite the Municipal House.All the public rooms are still in the original Art Nouveau style. These include a magnificent restaurant, a grand staircase, lounge and the famous Café de Paris.The 86 rooms have been renovated recently and are more contemporary in style.

3 nights for the price of 2 all year - price from £489, saving up to £125.

Venice

Liassidi Palace **** Superior The Liassidi Palace is a handsome 15th century Gothic palace that has been imaginatively restored to create one of Venice’s most stylish boutique hotels. Located in the authentic Castello district, a short walk from St. Mark’s Square and the lagoon. Each of the 26 bedrooms combines traditional Venetian style with some modern twists. Buffet breakfast is served in a room overlooking the San Lorenzo canal.We highly recommend our favourite family run restaurant Osteria Oliva Nera just 2 minutes’ walk away. 3 nights for the price of 2 until 3 April - price from £598 saving £64. A private walking tour of Venice is included, alternatively you can elect to have a delicious 4 course dinner at Osteria Oliva Nera. All Venice holidays include Doge’s Palace tickets and water taxi transfers.

Cultural Tours & Music Holidays Escorted holidays in the company of an expert lecturer designed for those with an interest in

Art, History, Architecture, Archaeology, Gardens and Music.

Gardens & Galleries of the Côte d’Azur

8 May & 11 September 2012

The Côte d’Azur has always been a mecca for artists and gardeners alike who are drawn by the light and climate.We stay in a hotel just 300 metres from the fabled Promenade des Anglais and from here explore the Côte d’Azur each day visiting the best gardens and art galleries in the region.Visits to the gardens of St Jean Cap Ferrat, La Mortola just across the border into Italy, Monte Carlo,Vence and Nice are included. Price from £1,579 for seven nights including flights, accommodation with breakfast, transfers, four dinners, visits as described and the services of the Kirker tour lecturer.

Art & Opera In Florence

23 June: La Traviata by Verdi 28 November: Turandot by Puccini Our five night tour to Florence combines visits to all the major galleries and churches as well as an opera performance at the Teatro Comunale. In the company of our tour lecturer Sian Walters, the complex world of artistic patronage and creativity will be put into context as many of Florence’s treasures are revealed.We include visits to the Uffizi Gallery, the Bargello, the Medici family tombs at San Lorenzo, the Duomo, Santa Croce and the stunning interiors at the Palazzo Vecchio.

Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia, Brunelleschi’s Santo Spirito and the serene

Brancacci Chapel complete the picture. We stay at the 4* Santa Maria Novella in the heart of Florence.

Price from £1,498 per person for four nights including flights, accommodation with breakfast, transfers, one opera ticket, three dinners, visits as described and the services of the Kirker tour lecturer.

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