2015
INDEPENDENT TOURING
W I T H O P T I O N A L C O N C I E R G E & C H AU F F E U R S E RV I C E S
2015 DATES Any dates during 2015!
RATES (per person) (at minimum 4 participants – 2 persons per car)
Package A - Self Drive
PRICE
MERCEDES Class S (luxury sedan) or MERCEDES Class E or AUDI A3 or BMW ER4 (all cabrio) $5,895 PORSCHE Cayenne or 911 or Panamera $7,795
Package B - Fully Escorted
PRICE
MERCEDES Class S (luxury sedan) or MERCEDES Class E or AUDI A3 or BMW ER4 (all cabrio) $6,725 PORSCHE Cayenne or 911 or Panamera $8,650
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t’s time to play, and we’ve got the BEST playgrounds and ALL the BEST toys …
You just need your three closest friends or companions and a slot to pencil us into your agenda for 8 EPIC days of carefully planned F, F & F – Fast, Fun & “Fenomenal.” We are thrill-seekers who want to explore the amazing, hang out with the incredible, sample the best, and give it ALL we’ve got.
ies of our own imagination. We explore our limits in the canyons of the Austrian Alps and we whiz past our childhood aspirations on tracks that define adrenaline and build legends. We are young at heart and out to rediscover Pleasure, Laughter, Adventure and a new take on our second Youth, as we “PLAY”! And don’t think we are inviting only those who wear the pants. At OUR games, EVERYONE can PLAY!
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Single supplements available upon request. Rates are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed at time of booking. All prices are per person, sharing a double/ twin and include: • 7 overnights at 4* accommodations • Daily breakfast • All tastings as per itinerary • All visits as per itinerary incl. entrance fees* • Meet & Greet service at arrival to Munich airport • Transfer from/to Frankfurt airport on day seven and eight • Car rental incl. CDW & THW according to chosen category (deductibles not incl., available upon request) • Two drivers per car • Unlimited miles/kilometers (except for the Porsche categories) • Cell phone, one per car (US$20.00 prepaid) • Professional English speaking MancationConcierge, day one through day eight if package B is reserved *BMW World, City tour of Munich with private driver (2 hours), Guided segway tour of Salzburg (1 hour), Visit to Hangar 7, Roof climbing and zip-line at Munich Olympic Stadium, Canyoning, Beer distillery visit, Porsche Museum, Mercedes Benz Museum, Backstage Tour of Nürnburgring (alternative Hockenheimring), Ring Taxi at Nürnburgring (alternative Hockenheimring)
Exclusions: • Fuel, we estimate a consumption of $365 per car following our route • Parking (public/hotels) • Road tolls, tolls for bridges and tunnels • One Way Fee (pick up Munich/drop off Frankfurt) • GPS • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions Deposit & Final Payment: A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 per person is required at the time of reservation. Final payment is due 90 days prior to the departure date. Forwarding registration and deposit signifies that you agree to the Terms and Conditions of this tour, which can be found at www.discovertravelshop.com.au.
DAY
1
VROOM
Pick up your set of wheels, BMW, PORSCHE, MERCEDES, AUDI … at Munich airport and off we vroom to the world of BMW and our escapades begin. A few local sites are not to be missed as our driver shows us the old town and the new. Check the hour at the “Glockenspiel.” Yep … the night is still young. Munich is very alive and the Biergarten is just around the corner …! Today’s included visits: Look behind the scenes of BMW at the Welt. The museum offers an amazing presentation of the brand and the history behind the cars. The plant offers a great insight into state-of-theart automobile manufacturing. Tour the old city- old and new with your private driver guide. Today’s recommended visits: Finish off the evening in a fabulous nearby Biergarten and experience the real flavors of Bavaria. Route: Munich Airport - BMW WORLD – Munich. Overnight: Munich. Driving distance: 23 miles. DAY
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ENERGY & ZIP
Trading in your four wheels for two, as you Segway past Mozart in Salzburg before showing up at Hangar 7. Not really a hangar, but more like where RedBull energy drink’s founder hangs his collection of historical aircraft. Afterward, Munich challenges you to walk the roof of the Olympic Stadium and if that’s not daring enough …we’ll fly-fox (zipline) you to the other side. Today’s included visits: Segway tour of Salzburgglide effortlessly along the river and by the most famous places in the city. Hangar 7 with a fabulous collection of historical airplanes, helicopters and Formula One racing cars. Walk the roof of the Munich Olympic stadium for 120 thrilling minutes and fly-fox (Zip-line) to the other side for an unforgettable experience. Route: Munich – Salzburg – Munich. Overnight: Munich. Driving distance: 190 miles. DAY
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P & M POWER EXPERIENCE
Today’s included visits: Porsche Museum– discover the secrets behind this legendary car. Mercedes Benz Museum- Experience the legendary history and myth of the brand. Route: Munich – Munich. Overnight: Munich. Driving distance: 290 miles. DAY
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SOUND OF MUSIC WITH A SPLASH!
Ah …the Alps are as dramatic as they are alive, and your scenic route takes you up, down, around and over these majestic peaks to a very special canyon. It’s time to jump, slide and rappel down splashing waterfalls, narrow gorges, and natural slides: maybe even take a plunge into a cool natural pool! Your adrenaline will be flowing! All in a day’s PLAY! Today’s included visits: Canyoning in the Alps- Rock scrambling, abseiling, rapids, waterfalls, slides and jumps – guaranteed is a huge adrenalin rush. Route: Munich – the Alps – Munich. Overnight: Munich. Driving distance: 217 miles. DAY
WATER & BEER
5 To make beer you need good water – and the largest lake on the edge of a Bavarian mountain range has the best! The Alpenstrasse (Alpine Highway) promises plenty of scenic stops and the chance to change gears more than a few times. And yes …you even have beer in a castle. Today’s included visits: Route: Munich – Lake Chiemsee – Munich. Overnight: Munich. Driving distance: 155 miles. DAY
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A DAY IN THE FAST LANE
Everyone has heard of it and now it’s your chance to take a shot at it. The pinnacle of a German driving experience, it
Hit the autobahn, P & M here we come. First exit: PORSCHE- experience up close the brand, the history and a vision that became a reality – “THE” sport car of our dreams. Next exit: MERCEDES– all under one hood with a name that drove us through history. From the dawn of the automobile to the today epic, historical and always a collector’s item of a different class!
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is perhaps the ultimate of driving in Europe. Today’s recommended visits: The German Autobahn. Route: Munich – Hockenheim. Overnight: Hockenheim. Driving distance: 232 miles. DAY
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ADRENALINE RUSH
Jump in, take a seat and buckle up as we race around one of the world’s most legendary and treacherous race tracks for a fast ride you will NEVER forget! We return our wheels to Frankfurt airport and head into the city for one last “night on the town”. Today’s included visits: Race taxi tour of Hockenheimring. Route: Hockenheim – Frankfurt airport. Overnight: Frankfurt. Driving distance: 53 miles. DAY
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TAKE TO THE SKIES
Pleasure, Laughter, Adventure and a new take on our second Youth are all packed in our carry-on. Scan your boarding pass – the gate is open. FAST, FUN & “FENOMENAL” the new way to PLAY! Route: Hotel- Frankfurt airport.
About our Car Rentals Convertible Caravans takes care of all the necessary arrangements and everything that you need when renting your car in Europe. We’ve made it all hassle-free! Here are a few good things to be aware of in advance: To rent or drive you must be minimum of 25 years of age. Your driver’s license must have been valid for at least one year.
An International Driving Permit (IDP) is required, but does not replace your valid Australian/New Zealand driver’s license. uesday, esday, Tuesday, September September 9, 9, 14 14 9, 14 BothSeptember must be presented Tuesday, September 9, 14when you sign the contract at the airport of your first destination and pick up your car.
The IDP is issued by associated members of the Australian Automobile Association (AAA). Convertible Caravans of Europe cannot be held responsible if car rental is denied due to the lack of an IDP and a valid Australian driver’s license.
waiver) and THW (Theft Waiver) are included in your rental. Deductibles apply and we are happy to advise you about these at any time. Details about the so-called “zerodeductibles” and PAI (Personal Accident Insurance) are also available.
A credit card is required as a guarantee by the car rental service at the time of delivery.
All rentals come with unlimited miles/ kilometers, unless otherwise mentioned.
Convertible Caravans cover 2 drivers per vehicle.
A minor One-Way Fee will apply (picking up the cars in Munich and dropping them off in Frankfurt). Estimate approximately US$100 per vehicle.
Convertible Caravans of Europe will do its best to confirm the exact brand of the vehicle prior to arrival, but cannot guarantee it. The obligatory CDW (Collision Damage
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All vehicles are delivered with a full tank and must be returned with a full tank.
Convertible Caravans of Europe is represented in Australia and New Zealand by:
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