Travel Europe and Britain like an Insider with Trafalgar's New 2015 CostSaver Program

Featuring two new value travel itineraries showcasing Turkey, Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina


TORONTO, Nov. 13, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trafalgar (www.trafalgar.com) the Insider of guided vacations is pleased to unveil their new CostSaver 2015 brochure featuring 37 value-packed itineraries, plus four City Breaks throughout Europe and Britain with the services of an expert Travel Director. Trafalgar's CostSaver guided vacations save travellers up to 30 per cent versus booking by themselves and guests travelling with the award-winning company can expect incredible savings, with no compromise on quality. Including all of the essentials, plus free time and flexibility, guests can experience the destination their way, making their vacation a truly memorable experience from as low as $118 CDN per night. Guests will enjoy local dining experiences such as daily breakfast, selected dinners and explore recommended regional lunch spots on their own.

"Incredible savings, quality hotels, included meals, included must-see sights plus free time and a name guests can trust is what travellers can expect from Trafalgar's 2015 CostSaver program," says Doug Patterson, president of Trafalgar Canada. "We know our guests want to save money without losing out on Trafalgar's usual uncompromising value and our CostSaver trips range from a 7 day, week long getaway to an immersive 28 day itinerary so there is something to suit every traveller's budget."

To celebrate the launch of the new brochure, Trafalgar is offering an Early Payment Discount with savings of up to $1186 per couple on 2015 CostSaver guided vacations when booked and paid by January 15th, 2015!*

Wonders of Turkey
Explore Turkey's iconic destinations in this new 12-day Wonders of Turkey trip that begins and ends in Istanbul. Enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Istanbul with a Local Guide to the Topkapi Palace Museum, Hippodrome and the Blue Mosque. A visit to the world's largest, oldest and famous Grand Bazaar is also on the agenda where guests can explore over 3,000 shops that cover over 60 streets. In Ankara, guests will visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations and Ataturk's Mausoleum before making their way to Cappadocia where they will visit the impressive underground city of Sarhatli, the Pasabagi and the red valley. Travelling south and then back north, guests will spend one night each in Konya, Pamukkale, Izmir and Canakkale visiting the unique cotton castles formed by mineral springs, St. Mary's Stone stone cottage and the famous wooden horse in Troy along the way.

Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina
Visit three UNESCO World Heritage Site and journey to two remarkable countries and discover an abundance of history, beautiful landscapes and splendid coastlines. Begin this new 11-day journey around Central and Eastern Europe in Zagreb, a traditional medieval European city. Guests will enjoy a sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist to the majestic Cathedral, Archbishop's Palace, St. Mark's Church and Opera House. Travelling south from Croatia into Bosnia and Herzegovina, guests will stay one night each in the capital city, Sarajevo - a city rich in religion and cultural history, Sarajevo is often called the Jerusalem of Europe and Mostar, famous for the Old Bridge, built by the Ottomans in the 16th century. Travellers will then head to the Dalmation Coast to spend two nights in the medieval city of Dubrovnik, where they will visit all the main sights as well as enjoy free time to explore the beautiful city. Heading north along the spectacular Adriatic Coast, guests will pass old fishing villages and new resorts before arriving in Split, where they will visit the Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace, Jupiter's Temple and the Cathedral. Lovers of art will enjoy an excursion to Trogir, a picturesque stone town that is a treasure trove of Renaissance and Baroque buildings and Romanesque churches. The journey ends with spectacular views of breathtaking waterfalls and lakes at the forested National Park of Plitvice. 

For more information on Trafalgar, please contact your local travel agent or visit www.trafalgar.com and follow us on Twitter @TrafalgarCanada and Facebook.

Terms and Conditions: *Early Payment Discount of 10 per cent is only applicable to trips featured in the 2015 CostSaver brochure . Valid on New bookings only until Jan 15, 2015. Early Payment Discount savings will vary by itinerary and are not valid on all vacations and/or departure dates (blackout dates may apply). A deposit of $200 per person is due within 3 days of booking, full payment is required by Jan 15, 2015. Discount can be combined with other brochure discounts where applicable and only applies to vacations featuring the 'Early Payment Discount' in the price panel. Discount cannot be combined with other National promotions and time-limited offers.

About Trafalgar:
Trafalgar is the world's leading guided vacation company offering exceptional quality and value itineraries to a range of exciting destinations. With some 68 years of experience and unrivaled local expertise, Trafalgar provides an authentic insider's view to create truly unique travel experiences in Europe, Britain and Eastern Mediterranean, South Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, China, Mexico, Central and South America, USA and Canada. www.trafalgar.com

About TreadRight:
Created as a joint initiative between The Travel Corporation's family of brands, the TreadRight Foundation is a not-for-profit working to ensure the environment and communities we visit remain vibrant for generations to come. To date, TreadRight has donated more than USD 2.5 million to sustainable tourism projects worldwide. The Foundation's guiding principle is to encourage sustainable tourism development through conservation, leadership and support for communities. Foundation priorities are set by the Steering Committee, which includes sustainability leaders like Céline Cousteau and Costas Christ.

TreadRight's past project partners include WWF, Conservation International and The National Trust in the UK. Current initiatives include sponsoring the National Geographic Society's inaugural "World Legacy Awards," WildAid and inspiring wildlife advocates like Terri Irwin.

To learn more about our past and current work at TreadRight, please visit us at treadright.org.

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