EUROPE PREVIEW 2017
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A TOUR IS THE
PERFECT WAY TO GO. TOURING—THE PERFECT WAY TO ENJOY UK AND EUROPE You’re finally getting around to taking your dream holiday—and there’s a whole lot of pressure to get it right! What does that mean? Tedious hours of planning and researching and trying to figure out where to go, where to stay, what to see, and how to get around. It’s enough to make your head spin! But on a Globus tour, all the work’s done for you. No headaches. No hassles. Just the right destination. Everything clicks. Your Globus tour is perfectly planned by travel experts who know the ins and outs, the do’s and don’ts, the best times, best places, and best ways to experience the UK and Europe. Professional Tour Directors bring your destinations to life—with unforgettable details about colourful historic characters and landmarks. Superior hotels await—often within mere steps of the sites you want to see most. You travel in comfort in and between cities aboard a great variety of transportation modes. Guided sightseeing is included, moving you right to the head of the line at the must-see sites. And our exciting MyAccountSM option lets you choose additional experiences to personalise your journey before you even depart.
DREAM HOLIDAYS
PERFECTLY PLANNED. TABLE OF CONTENTS
Globus: A tour is the perfect way to go................................................... 2
Italian Treasures ...................................................................................... 9
We package everything up...................................................................... 4
Spanish Fiesta....................................................................................... 10
Guaranteed Best Deals of the Year.......................................................... 5
The Best of Switzerland ........................................................................ 11
Britain and Ireland in Depth..................................................................... 6
Terms and Conditions ........................................................................... 12
Essential Britain ...................................................................................... 8
More European Adventures .................................................................. 14
NOTE: Preview itineraries and inclusions are based on 2016 packages, and are subject to modification. Full 2017 itinerary and inclusion details will be available in Sept 2016. Full list of Europe Preview itineraries available online. Front cover image: Cinque Terre, Italy Follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Globus
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With Globus, planning ahead pays off. Book your 2017 Globus UK and Europe holiday by 13 September 2016 and save 10% off the land-only portion of your tour.
DISCOUNTS FOR REPEAT TRAVELLERS
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On a Globus tour, you get an easy, hassle-free, all-in-one holiday that gives you the freedom to let your hair down and just enjoy! Every Globus tour includes these elements to make your holiday complete:
SIGHTSEEING & VIP ACCESS
Your Globus tour always includes the major attractions. In fact, Globus offers you more included features and behindthe-scenes local experiences than any other Tour Operator—plus, you get special VIP access at the must-see sites. We actually take you inside Europe’s most awe-inspiring places—right to the head of the line and through the front door. Our itineraries clearly indicate inside visits and special features by putting them into UPPERCASE.
TOUR DIRECTORS & LOCAL GUIDES
With Globus, you travel in the company of genuine local experts—Tour Directors and Local Guides who are actually from the region through which you’re travelling. All along the way, they share their vast knowledge of the areas and can point you in the right direction to help you get the most out of your free time.
MEALS
Food and wine tastings, and traditional meals at local restaurants help you experience your destination’s culture through its cuisine. On all our included meals, whether at a local restaurant, or at your hotel, enjoy at least one complimentary glass of wine, beer, or soft drink, and coffee or tea.
SUPERIOR HOTELS
Selected for their comfort, beauty, and proximity to key sites, these hotels feature twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower (hotel and city taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling included). 4
TRANSPORTATION
Private deluxe touring motorcoach with free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, extra leg room, and emergency restroom; first-class seats on high-speed Continental trains and high-speed train rides on tours travelling between London and Paris (or Brussels). We can even coordinate your flights with your tour!
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TRANSFERS
Airport transfers are included when you book international flights with Globus for same day arrivals/departures (for land-only tours with transfers purchased through Globus). Your Host will greet and assist you with the transfer to your hotel.
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HEADSETS
Included headsets for sightseeing on the Continent give you the freedom to roam through some of Europe’s most famous attractions without missing a moment of fascinating commentary.
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Globus helps you get out there and really experience Europe! We take you behind the scenes to spotlight what makes this destination unique—and to introduce you to its local flavors.
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Discounts for groups, young travellers, triple rooms, early bookings, add-a-tour, and frequent travellers; helpful travel documents; and more! NOTE: Preview itineraries and inclusions are based on 2016 packages, and are subject to modification. Full 2017 itinerary and inclusion details will be available in Sept 2016.
Journeys Club members can save 5% on any 2017 Globus family of brands holiday. This is on top of other great member benefits, including exclusive promotions throughout the year, special members-only perks, and unique partner discounts and benefits. To become a member, simply enroll at globusfamily.com.au.
SPECIAL PREVIEW OFFER
It pays to travel more often! Book two Globus holidays travelling in the same year by 13 September 2016 and receive 10% off the land-only portion of your second tour. Take three tours in the same year...and save 10% on each of your next two. And when you book that second or third tour back to back, we’ll even throw in free transfers!
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Add international flights to your Globus tour by 13 September 2016 and receive $100 per person off the price of your airfare.
BIG SAVINGS FOR SMALL GROUPS
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Travelling with family and friends has always been rewarding, and now the rewards can really pile up. Small groups of 5, 6, or 7 can save 5% per person off the land-only portion of Globus holidays. And don’t forget: in groups of 8 to 15, one person travels at half-price; in a group of 16+, one person travels free. So, bring others along and multiply the fun—and the savings!
YOUNG TRAVELLER DISCOUNTS
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With Globus, travel is definitely a family affair. Young travellers aged 8-17 receive a 10% discount on the land-only portion of their Globus holiday.
TRIPLE ROOM REDUCTION
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You can also save when three people travel together and share accommodations. Please call for the specific reduction per tour.
10% per person discount based on the land-only portion of the core tour, not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes/fees tips, or supplements. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied by 13 September 2016, for travel in 2017. Does not apply to Cosmos, Monograms, or Avalon Waterways. Not applicable to Custom Tours. Offer is not combinable with other promotions, except the Journeys Club Repeat Traveller benefit, Second Tour discount, and $100 per person Airfare Credit offer. Offer reliant on space availability. Applies to new 2017 UK & Europe bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. Offer may be withdrawn at any time.
to the starting hotel of the second holiday when it is within the same city where your first holiday ends. This also applies when you need extra nights to connect to your second holiday and you book them with the Globus family of brands.
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Must be a Journeys Club member at the time of booking to receive a 5% discount on the land-only portion of Globus, Cosmos, Monograms, or Avalon Waterways core tour, package, or cruise, not including extra night accommodations, upgrades, extensions, taxes/fees, tips, or supplements. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied by December 31, 2017, for travel in 2017. Must have travelled since 2007 to receive the discount. Journeys Club discount is not available retroactively. Journeys Club discount must be applied before reservation is paid in full. Not applicable to Custom Tours. Applies to new 2017 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
Add international flights to your 2017 Globus Tour by 13 September 2016 and receive $100 per person off the price of your airfare. Airfares must be ticketed by Globus reservations/airdesk. Additional deposits/full payment may be required. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. Offer may be withdrawn at any time.
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Travelling party of 5, 6, or 7 must travel from same origination point and must be advised at the time of booking. Discount on the land-only portion of core tour, not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes/fees, tips, and supplements. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied by December 31, 2017, for travel in 2017. Does not apply to Cosmos, Monograms, or Avalon Waterways. Not combinable with any other offer or discount, except the Journeys Club Repeat Traveller benefit. Not combinable with other group allowances. Travellers already travelling at a discount, such as children, do not count toward the party total. Offer reliant on space availability, and applies to new 2017 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
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Discount on the land-only portion of core tour, not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes/fees, tips, and supplements. Does not apply to Cosmos, Monograms, or Avalon Waterways. Multiple tours must travel within the same calendar year and must be booked at the same time. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied by 13 September 2016. Discount on the second tour not combinable with any other offer, except the Journeys Club Repeat Traveller benefit and Book Early & Save discount, and $100 per person Airfare Credit offer. Offer reliant on space availability, and applies to new 2017 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Not applicable to Custom Tours. Additional restrictions may apply. Free transfer applies when you book two consecutive Globus holidays, and transfers you
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10% off Young Traveller discount based on full land-only cost of the tour. Does not apply to Avalon Waterways. To receive the Young Traveller discount, the age of the traveller must qualify at the commencement of travel.
Triple Room Reduction available on most Globus tours, please call for availability and reduction amounts. Also applies to select Cosmos Tours— check tour/package Dates & Prices for details. Does not apply to Avalon Waterways.
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BRITAIN & IRELAND IN DEPTH 25 DAYS (TOUR GT)
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■ 25 DAYS from London to London ■ DEPARTS from March to September
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NOTE: Preview itineraries & inclusions are based on 2016 packages, & are subject to modification. Full 2017 itinerary & inclusion details will be available in Sept 2016.
ALL THIS AND MORE IS INCLUDED
■ SIGHTSEEING AND MORE LONDON St. Paul’s Cathedral, Changing of the Guard, if held; CANTERBURY Visit the cathedral; BRIGHTON Welcome dinner; STONEHENGE Prehistoric monument; CORNWALL See St. Michael’s Mount, visit Land’s End & St. Ives; Cornish pasty treat; Plymouth Sound cruise; BATH Visit the Roman relics; FISHGUARD-ROSSLARE Cross St. George’s Channel by ferry WATERFORD Taste Irish Coffee; tour the House of Waterford Crystal; KILLARNEY Visit Scruffys pub; RING OF KERRY Scenic peninsula drive; DINGLE PENINSULA Blasket Islands Centre; CLIFFS OF MOHER Spectacular views; DRUMCLIFF See W.B. Yeats’ grave; COUNTY ANTRIM Giant’s Causeway; BELFAST Living History tour, visit the Titanic Exhibition; DOWNPATRICK Saint Patrick Centre; DUBLIN Orientation drive; DUBLIN–HOLYHEAD Cross the Irish Sea by ferry LIVERPOOL Visit the Beatles Story; MALLAIG–ARMADALE Cross the Sound of Sleat by ferry; ISLE OF SKYE Museum of the Isles at the Clan Donald Centre; INVERNESS Highland capital; CULLODEN MOOR Battle site’s visitor center; CAWDOR Castle and gardens; EDINBURGH Edinburgh Castle & Holyrood Palace; FLOORS Duke & Duchess of Roxburghe’s castle; YORK Walking tour; STRATFORD-UPON-AVON See Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, visit Shakespeare’s birthplace; BLENHEIM Tour the palace ■ MEALS Full English breakfast (B) daily; 10 three-course dinners with wine (D) and choice of menus, including a welcome dinner in Brighton, plus 1 dinner at a local pub in Killarney ■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; ferries Fishguard-Rosslare, DublinHolyhead, Mallaig-Armadale
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2 Edinburgh Glasgow 1 NORTHERN Giant´s Floors Castle Jedburgh IRELAND Causeway Northumberland Gretna Derry Belfast Green Belleek 1 Grasmere Drumcliff Downpatrick Mountains of Mourne Sligo 1 Lake District 1 York Irish Sea Knock IRELAND Liverpool Holyhead 1 Galway Dublin 2 Snowdonia The Burren Cliffs of Betws-y-Coed Moher 1 Limerick ENGLAND Dingle Adare Peninsula WALES Coventry Rosslare 1 Fishguard Brecon 1 Stratford-upon-Avon 3 Waterford Blenheim Palace Blarney Ring 1 Newport Carmarthen of Kerry 2 1 London Celtic Sea Killarney Bath Stonehenge Glastonbury Canterbury 1 Brighton
St. Ives Land´s End
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Plymouth St. Michael´s Mount
BLARNEY
DAY 1 ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND. Welcome to London!
DAY 13 SLIGO-DRUMCLIFF-BELLEEK, NORTHERN IRELAND-DERRY- GIANT’S CAUSEWAY-BELFAST. Visit the grave of native son and poet W.B. Yeats in Drumcliff; BELLEEK POTTERY, renowned for its exquisite Parian china; Derry, one of the finest examples of a walled city; and awe-inspiring GIANT’S CAUSEWAY. Overnight in the vibrant city of Belfast. (B,D)
DAY 2 LONDON Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes all the famous landmarks: Highlights are a visit to ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL and the Changing of the Guard, if held. (B) DAY 3 LONDON-CANTERBURY-BRIGHTON. Drive through the orchards of Kent to visit CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL. Then, in Brighton, tour the exotic ROYAL PAVILION, built for the Prince Regent in the early 1800s. (B,D) DAY 4 BRIGHTON-STONEHENGE-PLYMOUTH. This morning, visit prehistoric STONEHENGE and its stunning visitor centre before travelling through Salisbury Plain and along the Dartmoor National Park to Plymouth. (B) DAY 5 PLYMOUTH. CORNWALL EXCURSION. A day full of West Country sights as you head through Daphne du Maurier’s Cornwall, where you will be treated to an authentic CORNISH PASTY. Take photos at Land’s End before exploring the popular seaside resort of St. Ives. (B,D) DAY 6 PLYMOUTH-GLASTONBURY-BATH-NEWPORT, WALES. In Glastonbury, hear about King Arthur, and in Bath, see the amazing excavations of the ROMAN BATHS. Overnight is in Newport. (B)
Inverness Cawdor Clan Donald 2 Culloden Centre Armadale Loch SCOTLAND Mallaig Ness BraemarNorth Sea Fort William Isle of Skye
Atlantic Ocean
EDINBURGH
English Channel
DAY 7 NEWPORT-BRECON-CARMARTHEN-WATERFORD, IRELAND. Your journey through Wales takes you north along the Usk Valley and through Brecon, then to Fishguard. Cross St. George’s Channel to Rosslare in Ireland and proceed to Waterford. (B,D) DAY 8 WATERFORD-BLARNEY-KILLARNEY. Start your day with a guided tour of the HOUSE OF WATERFORD CRYSTAL. Then, in Blarney, renowned for its magical Kissing Stone before continuing to the popular resort town of Killarney. (B,D) DAY 9 AT LEISURE IN KILLARNEY. A full day to relax. Later, walk to Scruffys pub for DINNER and join the locals in an evening full of live, traditional Irish music. (B,D) DAY 10 KILLARNEY. RING OF KERRY EXCURSION. Start a scenic day with a drive to Killorglin on Dingle Bay, and join the spectacular RING OF KERRY for a 160-kilometre (100-mile) panoramic drive around the island’s south-western tip. (B) DAY 11 KILLARNEY-DINGLE PENINSULA-ADARE-LIMERICK. Breathtaking scenery on Dingle Peninsula. At the BLASKET ISLANDS CENTRE, learn about the way of life on the remote islands evacuated by its inhabitants in 1953. (B) DAY 12 LIMERICK-CLIFFS OF MOHER-GALWAY-KNOCK-SLIGO. Motor to the spectacular CLIFFS OF MOHER, rising 203 metres (668 feet) above the Atlantic. Then, spend the night in Sligo. (B,D) *Price includes Save 10% Early Booking Discount.
DAY 14 BELFAST-DOWNPATRICK-DUBLIN, IRELAND. Visit to the fascinating TITANIC EXHIBITION. Travel to Downpatrick and visit the inspiring SAINT PATRICK CENTRE before you drive back again into the Republic. (B) DAY 15 DUBLIN. Your orientation drive in the “Fair City” includes statue-lined O’Connell Street, elegant Georgian Squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Oscar Wilde’s Trinity College. (B)
LONDON
DAY 23 YORK-COVENTRY-STRATFORD-UPON-AVON. In Coventry, view the splendid modern cathedral, which rose from the rubble of severe World War II bombings, and in Stratford-upon-Avon, take pictures of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and visit SHAKESPEARE’S BIRTHPLACE. (B,D) DAY 24 STRATFORD-UPON-AVON-LONDON. Enjoy a guided tour of magnificent BLENHEIM PALACE, birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, and there is also time to explore the landscaped parkland. (B) DAY 25 LONDON. Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
DAY 16 DUBLIN-NORTH WALES-LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND. Back across the Irish Sea to the Welsh Isle of Anglesey, a scenic drive through Snowdonia National Park, over spectacular Llanberis Pass, and via pretty Betwsy-Coed to Liverpool. (B) DAY 17 LIVERPOOL-GRASMERE-GRETNA GREEN, SCOTLAND- GLASGOW. Start the day with a visit to the award-winning BEATLES STORY, an atmospheric journey into the life, times, culture, and music of the “Fab Four.” Then to the tranquil Lake District. Then, head north for the Scottish border and to Gretna Green. (B,D) DAY 18 GLASGOW-FORT WILLIAM-ISLE OF SKYE-INVERNESS. Follow Loch Lomond, then proceed via Rannoch Moor, Glen Coe, and Fort William, and follow the “Road to the Isles” to Mallaig, where you board your FERRY for the crossing to the Isle of Skye. Return to the mainland and trace the shores of Loch Ness on the way to Inverness. (B,D) DAY 19 INVERNESS. HIGHLANDS EXCURSION. Visit CULLODEN VISITOR CENTRE. Then, call at CAWDOR CASTLE, set in stunning grounds with beautiful gardens, and home to the Thanes of Cawdor since 1370 (B) DAY 20 INVERNESS-BRAEMAR-ST. ANDREWS-EDINBURGH. Braemar, home of the Royal Highland Games; St. Andrews, whose Royal and Ancient Golf Club has given us the rules of golfing; and the Forth Road Bridge to Edinburgh. (B) DAY 21 EDINBURGH Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide. Drive up the narrow Royal Mile to visit EDINBURGH CASTLE, then explore HOLYROOD PALACE The afternoon is free. (B) DAY 22 EDINBURGH-JEDBURGH-YORK, ENGLAND. This morning, visit FLOORS CASTLE, the largest inhabited castle in Scotland. Later, pass the house of Mary, Queen of Scots, and in York, travel through a maze of quaint streets, including the narrow Shambles. (B,D) *Price includes Save 10% Early Booking Discount.
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ITALIAN TREASURES
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NOTE: Preview itineraries & inclusions are based on 2016 packages, & are subject to modification. Full 2017 itinerary & inclusion details will be available in Sept 2016.
NOTE: Preview itineraries & inclusions are based on 2016 packages, & are subject to modification. Full 2017 itinerary & inclusion details will be available in Sept 2016.
ALL THIS AND MORE IS INCLUDED
ALL THIS AND MORE IS INCLUDED
SCOTLAND Inverness 1
Mallaig Fort William
Braemar
Glen Coe
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Glasgow 1
Atlantic Ocean
Northumberland
Gretna Green
Alnwick Castle/ Garden
Grasmere
North Sea
Lake District
Irish Sea
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WALES Brecon Beacons
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DAY 8 INVERNESS-BRAEMAR-ST. ANDREWS-EDINBURGH. The battlefield of Culloden Moor; Braemar, home of the Royal Highland Games; St. Andrews; and over the elegant Forth Road Bridge to Edinburgh. (B) DAY 9 EDINBURGH. Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide. In the “Old Town,” drive up the narrow Royal Mile to EDINBURGH CASTLE to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels, then explore HOLYROOD PALACE (B) DAY 10 EDINBURGH-ALNWICK, ENGLAND-YORK. This morning at ALNWICK CASTLE. Next, make your way to York, England’s most complete medieval city. Follow your Tour Director through a maze of quaint streets, including the narrow Shambles. (B,D) DAY 11 YORK-STRATFORD-UPON-AVON-LONDON. Stop at Stratford-upon-Avon to take pictures of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and visit SHAKESPEARE’S BIRTHPLACE. (B)
ITALY
Verona
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Apennines
Monterosso Cinque Terre La Spezia
Pisa
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Lucca
DAY 12 LONDON. Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Adriatic Sea
Verrazzano Castle
Siena
Tyrrhenian Sea
Ravenna
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Umbria
1 Assisi
*Price includes Save 10% Early Booking Discount.
*Price includes Save 10% Early Booking Discount.
DAY 3 ROME-LUCCA. Head north along the Tyrrhenian coastline. Arrive in medieval Lucca, completely surrounded by the original medieval wall, and enjoy a walk through the quaint medieval town centre. (B) DAY 4 LUCCA. EXCURSION TO CINQUE TERRE & PISA. Drive to La Spezia on the Mediterranean Coast and enjoy your excursion to CINQUE TERRE, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, a TRAIN RIDE returns you to La Spezia with a stop in Pisa before returning to Lucca. (B,L,D) DAY 5 LUCCA-SIENA-SAN GIMIGNANO-FLORENCE. This morning, visit Siena and walk through ancient narrow lanes to beautiful PIAZZA DEL CAMPO, Next is hilltop San Gimignano, the most picturesque of Italy’s perfectly preserved medieval towns. In the afternoon, drive along the Chianti Road leading north to Florence. Next is the highlight of the day: stop at splendid VERRAZZANO CASTLE to hear about the fine art of blending four types of grapes to obtain the famous Chianti. Enjoy a WINE TASTING and an early dinner with local specialties. (B,D) DAY 6 FLORENCE. Visit the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS to see Michelangelo’s celebrated David. Admire the magnificent marble cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gate of Paradise,” and sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE. (B)
DAY 10 ASSISI-ORVIETO-ROME. Following the Tiber Valley, reach Orvieto, perched high atop a volcanic rock. Here, you have a chance to taste local pastries at renowned Caffe Montanucci, a historic pasticceria for more than 100 years. In the afternoon, return to Rome. This evening, a special farewell dinner with wine and opera entertainment awaits you at Tanagra restaurant. (B,D)
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DAY 2 ROME. Inside visits to the VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL, monumental ST. PETER’S SQUARE and BASILICA, the amazing COLOSSEUM, and the ROMAN FORUM, (B)
DAY 9 VENICE ISLAND-RAVENNA-ASSISI. Follow the Adriatic coastline to Ravenna. Here, see the famous mosaics in the 6th-century BASILICA of ST. APOLLINARIS IN CLASSE. Next is peaceful Assisi. (B,D)
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Rome
English Channel
DAY 1 ARRIVE IN ROME, ITALY. Welcome to Rome! (D)
DAY 8 VENICE ISLAND. Visit ST. MARK’S SQUARE and the byzantine BASILICA, lavish DOGES’ PALACE and the world-famous BRIDGE OF SIGHS. Also watch a skilled GLASSBLOWER fashion delicate objects in an age-old traditional manner. (B)
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Tuscany
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DAY 7 FLORENCE-VERONA-VENICE ISLAND. Stop in Verona, setting of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Next, admire the Arena, an incredibly well-preserved pink marble Roman amphitheatre where gladiators once fought. Arrive in Venice, a powerful magnet for romantics and art lovers from around the globe. Enter in style by PRIVATE BOAT. (B)
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DAY 7 GLASGOW-ISLE OF SKYE-INVERNESS. Follow the “Bonnie Banks” of Loch Lomond, At Mallaig, board your FERRY for the crossing to the Isle of Skye. Return to trace the shores of Loch Ness on the way to the Highland capital. (B,D)
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DAY 4 PLYMOUTH-GLASTONBURY-BATH-CARDIFF, WALES. At Glastonbury, hear about its associations with King Arthur, and in elegant Bath, see the amazing excavations of the ROMAN BATHS with time to explore further on your own. Stay the night in Cardiff. (B)
DAY 6 LIVERPOOL-GRASMERE-GRETNA GREEN, SCOTLAND- GLASGOW.Start the day with a visit to the award-winning BEATLES STORY. Later, focus on the tranquil Lake District, then, head north for the Scottish border and stop at Gretna Green. (B,D)
St. Andrews
Loch Lomond
DAY 3 PLYMOUTH. CORNWALL EXCURSION. A day full of West Country sights where you will be treated to an authentic CORNISH PASTY. After viewing St. Michael’s Mount, take photos at Land’s End before exploring the popular seaside resort of St. Ives. (B)
DAY 5 CARDIFF-BUILTH WELLS-CHESTER, ENGLAND-LIVERPOOL.Your journey through Wales takes you north along the Taff Valley and Brecon Beacons National Park to Chester. Spend the night in Liverpool. (B)
Culloden Moor
Loch Ness Highlands
Armadale
DAY 2 LONDON-STONEHENGE-PLYMOUTH. First, try to unravel the mystery of prehistoric STONEHENGE. Continue on through Thomas Hardy’s Wessex, and head to Plymouth, CRUISE on Plymouth Sound, one of the world’s great natural harbours. (B,D)
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DAY 1 ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND. Welcome to London!
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■ SIGHTSEEING AND MORE ROME Welcome and farewell dinners at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, the Colosseum, and Roman Forum LUCCA Orientation CINQUE TERRE By boat and train, including a light lunch at a local trattoria in Monterosso PISA Marvel at the legendary Leaning Tower SIENA Walking tour including Piazza del Campo SAN GIMIGNANO Orientation VERRAZZANO CASTLE Wine tasting and a special dinner FLORENCE Guided walking tour, visit Michelangelo’s David and Signoria Square VERONA Walking tour including Juliet’s balcony and the Arena VENICE ISLAND Private boat ride; guided walking tour, visit St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblower demonstration RAVENNA Visit St. Apollinaris in Classe Basilica ASSISI Guided walking tour, visit St. Clare’s Church & St. Francis’ Basilica ORVIETO Taste local pastries in historic Caffè Montanucci; visit the cathedral ■ MEALS Full buffet breakfast (B) daily; 1 lunch with wine (L) in Monterosso; 5 three-course dinners with wine (D), including special welcome and farewell dinners in Rome and a special dinner in Verrazzano ■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; boat and train ride at Cinque Terre; private boat ride in Venice; high-speed train (Tour LKE)
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■ SIGHTSEEING AND MORE STONEHENGE Visit the prehistoric monument; PLYMOUTH Welcome dinner, Plymouth Sound cruise; CORNWALL Take photographs of St. Michael’s Mount, visit Land’s End and St. Ives; Cornish pasty treat; BATH Visit the Roman relics; BUILTH WELLS Visit the ancient market town ; CHESTER Walking tour; LIVERPOOL Visit the Beatles Story; GRASMERE Visit Wordsworth’s village; try original Grasmere gingerbread; GRETNA GREEN Take part in a wedding re-enactment; MALLAIG-ARMADALE Cross the Sound of Sleat by ferry; ST. ANDREWS Visit the home of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club; EDINBURGH Guided sightseeing, visit Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace; ALNWICK Visit the ancestral home of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland or explore the spectacular garden; YORK Walking tour; STRATFORD-UPON-AVON Take pictures of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, visit Shakespeare’s birthplace ■ MEALS Full English breakfast (B) daily; 4 three-course dinners with wine (D) and choice of menus, including a welcome dinner in Plymouth ■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; ferry to the Isle of Skye
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NOTE: Preview itineraries & inclusions are based on 2016 packages, & are subject to modification. Full 2017 itinerary & inclusion details will be available in Sept 2016.
NOTE: Preview itineraries & inclusions are based on 2016 packages, & are subject to modification. Full 2017 itinerary & inclusion details will be available in Sept 2016.
ALL THIS AND MORE IS INCLUDED
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Bilbao
Burgos
San Sebastian
Vitoria 1
Pyrenees
1 Pamplona
Ribera del Duero
Rioja Wine Country
Saragossa
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Catalonia
Segovia Madrid 2 1 Toledo
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Barcelona
SPAIN 1 Valencia
La Mancha
Cordoba Seville 2
Andalusia
Granada
Mora Pass
Costa Blanca
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Gibraltar
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Malaga Costa del Sol 2
Mediterranean Sea
■ SIGHTSEEING AND MORE ZÜRICH Welcome dinner; orientation walk of the Old Town; Sprüngli chocolate pralines
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BARCELONA
taste BERNE
VADUZ Visit the capital of Liechtenstein LAKE COMO Picture stop
DAY 1 ARRIVE IN MADRID, SPAIN. Welcome to Madrid! (D) DAY 2 MADRID. Morning sightseeing of Puerta del Sol, Plaza de Espana with its monument to Cervantes, the Parliament, Cibeles Fountain, elegant Calle Alcala, & Paseo de Castellana. Then, a visit to the palatial PRADO MUSEUM with its priceless art treasures. (B) DAY 3 MADRID-SEGOVIA-RIBERA DEL DUERO-BURGOS-VITORIA. Head into beautiful Castile, the “Province of the Castles.” Next, head to Ribera del Duero for a wine tasting accompanied by tapas at Bodega Portia. (B,D) DAY 4 VITORIA-BILBAO-SAN SEBASTIAN-PAMPLONA. In Bilbao, visit to the GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM, an amazing feat of construction. Next is lovely San Sebastian before arriving in Pamplona at the foot of the Pyrenees followed by a Rioja WINE TASTING & dinner at Basaburua restaurant. (B,D) DAY 5 PAMPLONA-SARAGOSSA-BARCELONA. In Saragossa, visit PLAZA DEL PILAR. Arrive in Barcelona.(B) DAY 6 BARCELONA. Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Columbus Monument, Plaza de Cataluna, & Paseo de Gracia. Highlight is a visit to spectacular SAGRADA FAMILIA BASILICA, Gaudi’s masterpiece. (B) DAY 7 BARCELONA-VALENCIA. A guided orientation drive along the coast to Valencia, once a royal capital. Valencia’s Roman, Moorish, & Spanish history comes alive. End your tour in the centre at La Seo Cathedral & then, enter one of Valencia’s oldest Horchaterias, where you will be served a traditional Horchata drink. (B,D) DAY 8 VALENCIA-GRANADA. A scenic drive towards the mountains past troglodyte cave dwellings, hollowed out of the soft tufa stone, near Guadix & Purullena. Cross Mora Pass & arrive in Granada, where a special dinner with wine awaits you at one of Granada’s fine restaurants, the perfect introduction to this magnificent city. (B,D) DAY 9 GRANADA-COSTA DEL SOL. Sightseeing with a Local Guide features Granada’s main attraction, the ALHAMBRA COMPLEX, a fantasy of “lace in stone” surrounded by arabesque gardens & fountains. Then, a short drive down to your hotel at the Costa del Sol. (B) DAY 10 COSTA DEL SOL. EXCURSION TO MALAGA. Morning excursion to beautiful Malaga. Join your Local Guide on a walking tour through the OLD CITY. Enjoy an afternoon of free time. (B) DAY 11 COSTA DEL SOL-GIBRALTAR-SEVILLE. Drive to the ROCK OF GIBRALTAR, in British h&s since 1704. Then, on through the sunny sherry wine region on the Costa de la Luz to vibrant, festive Seville. (B,D) DAY 12 SEVILLE. Sightseeing tour with a Local Guide. Also visit the ALCAZAR, founded in the 11th century as a Moorish fortress, with its Palacio de Don Pedro. Then, stroll through the narrow lanes of the charming SANTA CRUZ QUARTER. (B) DAY 13 SEVILLE-CORDOBA-MADRID. During your guided walking tour of Cordoba, see the Alcazar, the Roman Bridge, & the medieval Jewish quarter. Tour the magnificent 8th-century MOSQUE OF THE CALIPHS. Return to Madrid. (B,D) DAY 14 MADRID. Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B) *Price includes Save 10% Early Booking Discount.
SWISS-ITALIAN LAKE DISTRICT
DAY 1 ARRIVE IN ZURICH, SWITZERLAND. Welcome to Zurich! (D)
TÄSCH–ZERMATT–TÄSCH By mountain train ZERMATT Group picture BERNE Guided walking tour, stop at the Bear Park and enjoy a panoramic view from the Rose Garden; lunch at a working farm INTERLAKEN Take pictures of the Jungfrau massif LUCERNE Walking tour including the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge; Mount Pilatus excursion including an alphorn demonstration and a souvenir cap; farewell dinner at a local restaurant ■ MEALS Full buffet breakfast (B) daily; 1 special lunch with a drink (L) in Berne, 4 three-course dinners with wine (D), including a welcome dinner in Zürich and a special farewell dinner in Lucerne ■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach; mountain trains
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■ SIGHTSEEING AND MORE MADRID Welcome and farewell dinners; guided sightseeing, visit the Prado Museum SEGOVIA Take pictures of the Roman Aqueduct RIBERA DEL DUERO Wine tasting with tapas at Bodega Portia BURGOS Take pictures of the Cathedral of Santa Maria BILBAO Guided visit of the Guggenheim Museum SAN SEBASTIAN Visit the “Pearl of the Cantabrian Coast” PAMPLONA Walk along the Calle Estafeta, followed by a Rioja wine tasting and dinner at Basaburua restaurant SARAGOSSA Visit Plaza del Pilar BARCELONA Guided sightseeing, visit Sagrada Familia Basilica, panoramic view from Montjuïc Hill VALENCIA Guided sightseeing; enjoy a traditional Horchata drink GRANADA Special dinner a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the Alhambra complex and the Water Gardens of the Generalife COSTA DEL SOL Excursion to Malaga ROCK OF GIBRALTAR Guided sightseeing, visit St. Michael’s Caves SEVILLE Visit Real Maestranza bull ring; guided sightseeing, visit the Alcazar, and walk through the Santa Cruz quarter CORDOBA Guided walking tour, visit the Mosque of the Caliphs ■ MEALS Full buffet breakfast (B) daily; 7 three-course dinners with wine (D), including welcome and farewell dinners in Madrid, and special dinners in Pamplona and Granada ■ TRANSPORTATION Motorcoach
LIECHTENSTEIN
2 Lucerne
Vaduz
Mount Pilatus
Berne
Brünig Pass
Interlaken
SWITZERLAND Julier Pass
Lake
1 Geneva
Täsch
Rhône Valley
St. Moritz 1 Engadine
Simplon Pass
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Lugano
Zermatt Stresa
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ITALY Lake Como
DAY 2 ZURICH-VADUZ, LIECHTENSTEIN-ST. MORITZ, SWITZERLAND. Enjoy an orientation walk of Zurich’s well-preserved OLD TOWN with its medieval guild houses, and taste the traditional CHOCOLATE PRALINES at the famous Sprungli Confectionery. Next, a scenic drive following Lake Zurich and Lake Walen through the high Alps to the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein. After a break in its capital, Vaduz, ascend the Rhine Valley into the mountainous Grisons. After noon arrival in ritzy St. Moritz. (B,D) DAY 3 ST. MORITZ-LAKE COMO, ITALY-LUGANO, SWITZERLAND. A gradual change of scenery as you descend towards the enchanting shores of Italy’s Lake Como and continue on to the southern tip of Switzerland. Afternoon arrival in the popular subtropical resort town of Lugano allows time for shopping under the arcades of Via Nassa or an espresso on flowerfestooned Piazza Riforma. (B) DAY 4 LUGANO-STRESA, ITALY-ZERMATT, SWITZERLAND. From Lake Lugano to the Italian shore of Lake Maggiore for a break in elegant Stresa. An optional boat ride to enchanting Isola Bella can be arranged. Continue over lofty Simplon Pass into the Swis s Valais, an area renowned for its excellent wines and great mountain resorts. To reach the most famous of them, leave the coach behind in Tasch and board a MOUNTAIN TRAIN to climb the last few miles up to car-free Zermatt, a picturesque cluster of rustic chalets beneath the Matterhorn. (B) DAY 5 ZERMATT-LAKE GENEVA. A special treat: enjoy a GROUP PICTURE with the famous Matterhorn in the background. Then, you can join an exciting optional excursion to Klein Matterhorn for spectacular views of the surrounding Alps. Later, motor through the vineyards and apricot groves of the lower Rhone Valley, and arrive at beautiful Lake Geneva for your overnight stay. (B,D) DAY 6 LAKE GENEVA-BERNE-INTERLAKEN-LUCERNE. In the stately capital of Berne, your guided tour starts at the BEAR PARK, followed by a panoramic view of the city from the Rose Garden. Next, enjoy a walking tour through the beautifully preserved medieval Old Town. The highlight of the day is a special lunch at a traditional Swiss WORKING FARM, to give you a chance to see how people in Switzerland live in the mountains. Continue to Interlaken and take pictures of the Jungfrau massif with its group of three famous peaks. Over Brunig Pass to picturesque Lucerne (B,L) DAY 7 LUCERNE. On your walking tour this morning, admire Thorwaldsen’s impressive LION MONUMENT, dedicated to the Swiss Guards who protected the Royal House of France during the French Revolution, and ornate patrician houses of the walled Old Town, then cross the famous covered CHAPEL BRIDGE to the Jesuit church. Afterwards, another true Swiss experience: a trip to the top of Mount Pilatus, the “Guard of Lucerne,” where an ALPHORN DEMONSTRATION will be held. And you get a special SOUVENIR CAP to always remember this experience! Tonight, a special farewell dinner with wine awaits you at a local restaurant for a proper auf Wiedersehen. (B,D) DAY 8 LUCERNE-ZURICH AIRPORT. Morning transfer to Zurich Airport. (B)
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GLOBUS - TERMS & CONDITIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY 1. The purchase of any travel services offered by Circuit Travel Pty Ltd (ABN 12 001 268 257), authorised to trade as The Globus Family of Brands (which includes the authorisation to trade as Globus, Cosmos, Monograms and Avalon Waterways) (“The Company”) constitutes a contractual arrangement between you (also referred to in these conditions as “traveller”) and The Company, and represents your acceptance of The Company’s Terms & Conditions as set out herein. Please ensure that you carefully read and understand these Terms & Conditions prior to booking. You represent and warrant that you are authorised to accept The Company’s Terms & Conditions on behalf of everyone named in your booking, and you will be deemed to have accepted The Company’s Terms & Conditions on behalf of everyone named in your booking. You are advised to check The Company’s websites or to request the latest version of the Terms & Conditions from your Travel Agent or The Company prior to booking your holiday . 2. Additional Terms and Conditions apply to group reservations. For group reservations, please call 1300 330 334 or see the Travel Agent section on the website. HOW TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION 3. To make your reservation or for enquiries see your Travel Agent or call 1300 230 234. DEPOSIT AND FINAL PAYMENT 4. E xcept as provided in clause 7, a non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $250 per person, per land tour is required for The Company to reserve space for you. The deposit must be received within 7 days of booking. On certain departures, deposits may be required at time of booking to hold or to confirm space for you. Your reservation will be automatically cancelled if the deposit is not received by The Company by the deposit due date. Your booking is not confirmed and payment is not deemed made until the deposit is received by The Company and The Company sends a confirmation invoice to you. Any bookings made within 21 days of your departure from Australia will incur a late booking fee of $30 per transaction. 5. Payment of the deposit confirms you have read and accepted these Terms and Conditions. 6. The Company accepts payment via Bpay, electronic fund transfer (EFT), cheque, Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Merchant fees apply to purchases made by credit card. Please review and verify your booking invoice thoroughly and contact your Travel Agent or The Company immediately if your invoice appears to be incorrect or incomplete, as it may not be possible to make changes later. The Company cannot accept responsibility if it is not notified of invoice inaccuracies within 5 days of sending out the invoice. In the case of billing errors, The Company reserves the right to re-invoice you with correct pricing. 7. Subject to clause 8 below, below, you have a cooling-off period of seven (7) days during which you may cancel your holiday. Your cancellation must be made in writing to The Company within the cooling-off period. The cooling-off period will commence on the first day following the day on which you book your holiday. If you cancel your holiday during the cooling-off period your deposit will be refunded and no cancellation fee will apply. If you do not cancel your holiday during the cooling-off period, then all other of these Terms and Conditions apply. EXCEPTIONS 8. No cooling-off period will apply to holidays booked less than 45 days before a scheduled land tour departure, and less than 90 days before a scheduled cruise departure, or earlier if specified for the particular holiday. For bookings made within these periods, payment in full is required at the time of booking. 9. The following deposit and/or final payment dates apply to these holidays. Please see your invoice for more information on deposit and/or final payment dates. Other final payment dates may apply to Globus holidays listed in this brochure. Please check with your Travel Agent or the Company prior to booking for the Terms and Conditions of those holidays. AIR TRAVEL INCLUSIVE HOLIDAYS 10. An additional $200 per person non-refundable air travel deposit is required for any air travel booked in conjunction with any holiday. Air travel can only be booked by The Company in conjunction with a holiday package. All air travel is subject to the airline’s terms and conditions and applicable laws, which may limit or exclude its liability to you. 11. Additional taxes and fees may apply to your holiday price if you book an air-inclusive holiday with The Company. These taxes and fees may vary depending on your itinerary. Please ask your Travel Agent or a representative of The Company at time of reservation for more information. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS 12. Travel Documents, including e-ticket itineraries, are sent by post approximately 2-3 weeks prior to departure, provided full payment and Emergency Contact Details have been received. 13. Acceptance on the holiday is subject to presentation of your Tour / Cruise Member Certificate, which details the services you have purchased from The Company and which will be available in your final Travel Documents. CANCELLATIONS AND CANCELLATION FEES 14. If cancellation is received in writing by The Company before the final payment due date of your holiday, the non-refundable deposit will be retained in addition to any airline imposed fees or cancellation charges. If cancellation is received in writing by The Company after the final payment due date of your holiday, the below specified per person cancellation fees apply for individual reservations. The total price specified below does not include discounts, promotions, or special incentives. (For group reservations, refer to the Group Policy. Safetynet protection does not apply to group bookings.) . No cancellation fee will apply to holidays cancelled within the cooling off period (see clause 7). STANDARD CANCELLATION FEES FOR ESCORTED AND INDEPENDENT HOLIDAYS. 15. 45-22 days prior to scheduled departure: 20% of total price (including SafetyNet Protection) 16. 21-8 days prior to scheduled departure: 30% of total price (including
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SafetyNet Protection) 17. 7-1 days prior to scheduled departure : 50% of total price (including SafetyNet Protection) 18. On scheduled departure day and later: 100% of total price (including SafetyNet Protection) 19. Note: Pre-paid gratuities are not subject to cancellation fees. 20. Cancellation fees may also apply to any additional services reserved prior to, during, and after the holiday. If flight changes (including but not limited to flight cancellations or name changes) are requested, revision fees, change fees, or airline cancellation fees will apply in addition to the above cancellation fees (see “Revision Fees”). 21. Airline revision or change fees may be up to 100% of the ticket price. Cancellation penalties will be quoted at the time of cancellation. If an air travel inclusive holiday is cancelled after air tickets have been issued, any applicable refunds will be processed after air tickets are returned to The Company. 22. Cancellation fees relating to insurance policies will be subject to the Terms and Conditions of the insurance provider and will incur the standard Revision Fee (see “Revision Fees”). 23. The Company reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any holiday departure in accordance with operational requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If a holiday is cancelled prior to the scheduled departure date, The Company’s only responsibility will be to refund the amount received for the reservation. Wherever possible, The Company will offer the same holiday with a different departure date, or an alternative similar holiday. If there is a difference in cost, it will be your expense. For air-inclusive holidays, The Company will try to confirm air schedules for the selected new dates, subject to availability. The Company is not responsible for any additional costs or fees relating to the issuance and/or cancellation of air tickets or other travel arrangements not made through The Company. INSURANCE 24. The above cancellation charges will be applied in all cases. The Company strongly recommends you take out comprehensive travel insurance, including coverage for medical expenses, loss of luggage, and land content and airfare charges that may arise, including due to cancellation. For more details about travel insurance, see your Travel Agent or call us on 1300 230 234. REVISION FEES 25. A fee of $30 per transaction will be charged for any alteration or revision made to a reservation after the original reservation is made. Any revision to an air travel reservation may result in the loss of confirmed airline reservations or increased airfare which will be payable by you. Additional airline and hotel charges may also apply and may be up to 100% of the full price. A change of traveller name, holiday date, or itinerary after the final payment date will be treated as a full cancellation and new reservation; holiday cancellation fees (as above) apply. REFUNDS 26. Please note that any request for refunds is subject to these terms and conditions; no refund will be made for unused services, for unused transportation where group activity tickets are involved, or for voluntary modifications by the traveller. AIR TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS 27. The Company is not responsible if an airline cancels, reschedules, varies or delays a flight for any reason. If you purchased an airfare through The Company, The Company will try and assist in making new arrangements providing you have not already checked in with your airline for your first flight segment. After check-in, you must work with the airline directly to reach your destination or to make any alternate arrangements including amendments to return services. Airline fees often apply for modifications to air schedules not related to airline imposed flight cancellations, reschedules, variations or delays. These fees will be payable to the airline directly on request. If you miss your departure flight or connection, it is your responsibility to work with the airline on which you are ticketed to reach your destination. No refunds will be provided by The Company for portions of trips missed due to cancelled, rescheduled, varied or delayed flights after airport check-in, nor is The Company responsible for any additional expenses you may incur prior to joining your trip if you miss your departure flight or flight connection. LANGUAGE 28. All Tour Directors, Local Hosts, Local Guides, and ships’ crews speak English, and all holiday commentary is conducted in Engish only. For maximum enjoyment and understanding, you should be able to read and speak English. PARTICIPATION 29. For the benefit of everyone on your holiday, The Company reserves the right to accept or reject any traveller and to remove any traveller whose conduct is deemed incompatible with the interests of the other travellers. The Company will not refund or cover any cost or expenses incurred for termination of holiday arrangements due to unacceptable behaviour. TRAVELLERS WHO NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE ON TOURS AND/OR CRUISES 30. You must report to The Company at the time of reservation any disability requiring special attention while on tour or on a cruise. The Company will make reasonable attempts to accommodate the special needs of disabled travellers, but is not responsible in the event it is unable to do so; nor is The Company responsible for any denial of services by air carriers, hotels, restaurants, or other independent suppliers. The Company cannot provide individual assistance to a holiday participant for walking, dining, getting on and off motor coaches, cruise ships and other vehicles, or other personal needs. A qualified and physically able companion must accompany travellers who need such assistance and must assume full responsibility for their well-being. 31. Some locations and sightseeing activities may not accommodate wheelchairs and may require extensive standing, sitting or walking. The Company is not responsible for any missed activities due to a traveller’s inability to participate with the group. Most transportation services, including the touring motor coaches and cruise ships, are not equipped with wheelchair ramps. 32. Some cruise vessels do not have elevators. Travellers requiring
ship elevators should inquire before making reservations. Most doors to cabins, staterooms and restrooms are not wide enough to allow access by standard wheelchairs, and bathrooms and other doorways may be fitted with coamings. For safety reasons, travellers in wheelchairs cannot be carried on ramps in ports where the ship is at anchor. Motorised scooters are not typically suitable on international tours or cruises. PREGNANT TRAVELLERS 33. The Company does not have specialised facilities and/or treatments for child birth, prenatal or early infant care on board it’s cruise ships, not may these facilities be available at ports of call or on land stays. The Company strongly urges pregnant travellers to consider the risks of travelling where necessary medical care for pregnancy may not be available and may not be reachable in a timely manner to address potential medical complications, problems and emergencies that can occur during pregnancy. YOUNG TRAVELLERS 33. Travellers under 18 years old on the scheduled departure date must be 4ccompanied by an adult and share the adult’s accommodation for the duration of the holiday. 35. Globus escorted holidays: children aged 8 years and over are eligible to travel. Travellers aged 8-17 receive a 10% discount on the base land holiday price, not including internal air travel. 36. Young traveller discounts are based on the age of the traveller at the scheduled departure date. 37. D ue to heightened security, many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a person under the age of 18 years will be travelling with an adult other than his/her parents, or with only one parent, it is recommended that a notarised letter be written by the parents, or non-travelling parent, granting authorisation to travel, including the dates of travel. We suggest that you also contact the appropriate consulate and airlines because they may have additional requirements or recommendations. SMOKING 38. Smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes, is not allowed on transportation that is exclusively provided by Globus. On Cruise ships, smoking is restricted to certain areas of the vessel. MOTORCOACHES 39. Globus follows a mandatory, daily seat rotation on motorcoaches. For the enjoyment of all pasengers, you must adhere to the rules of the Tour Director regarding seat rotation. Alcohol consumption is not allowed on board Globus motorcoaches. WIFI 40. For tours where Wifi is available on the motorcoach, Wifi connectivity is provided by an independent third party with separate terms and conditions of usage and acceptance thereof. These can be made available on request. PRICE POLICY 41. All holiday prices are based on rates (including foreign exchange rates) known at the time of publication, are expected to be in effect at the time of departure and do not include airfare except where specified. Prices are subject to increase without notice if such rates change prior to departure. Holiday prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Single room supplements are listed where applicable. Triple or quad room reductions for land holidays are also listed, but are not available on cruises. Please call us for more information on rates. Not all accommodation types are available on all holidays. 42. Prices will be confirmed at the time of reservation. Prices are subject to increase without notice, subject to the guarantees set forth below. 43. Once The Company has received your full deposit for any holiday departing 01 January 2017 to 31 December 2017, that price (excluding air travel) is guaranteed, and any subsequent land/ cruise cost increases are at The Company’s expense, not including surcharges, energy cost increases, air travel whilst on tour and/ or any government tax increases. Air travel tickets booked via The Company are guaranteed once full payment has been received. This guarantee does not include any government/airport tax increases and currency fluctuations. 44. 2017 departures are subject to price and itinerary modifications. Full details will be available in September 2016. Travellers have the right to cancel their reservation without penalty within 7 days of notification in the event of a price increase for departures in 2017. VISAS & PASSPORTS 45. You are responsible for obtaining and paying for all visas and entry documents, for meeting all health and other requirements, and for any documents required by the laws, regulations, orders, and/ or requirements of the countries you will visit. The Company is not responsible for providing specific visa and passport information or documentation, and The Company cannot accept liability for any traveller refused entry onto any transport or into any country due to failure of the traveller to carry correct documentation. All travellers travelling internationally are required to have a passport. Most countries require that the passport be valid for at least six (6) months beyond the conclusion of the trip. It is recommended you have a minimum of three blank pages in your passport when travelling, as many countries require blank pages. Multiple-entry visas are required for some holidays. It is your responsibility to verify all visa and passport requirements. The process of obtaining a visa and/or passport can take up to three months or more. ITINERARY VARIATIONS 46. The accommodation listed in our websites/brochures is intended to be used on all departures. However, if a change becomes necessary for any reason, substitute accommodation will be equivalent in standard to that shown. No refunds are provided for accommodation variations and full cancellation penalties as noted above apply. 47. Every effort is made to reserve only twin-bedded rooms. Occasionally, some hotels will only provide double-bedded rooms. These rooms will be allocated to couples. Room and bed preferences may be requested, but cannot be guaranteed. Triple rooms are usually no larger than twin or double rooms. The additional bed is often a roll-away bed put in for the night. Three separate beds cannot be guaranteed. Please note that check-in times vary worldwide and The Company cannot control or guarantee check-in times. Triple-room configuration is at the discretion of
individual hotels. Payment for a single supplement ensures your own room, not necessarily a twin-bedded room. On cruises, staterooms are subject to change and are finalised upon embarkation. 48. In exceptional cases where private bath or single rooms as reserved by us are not available, refunds will be made by the Cruise Director, Tour Director, or Local Host. Claims for such refunds will not be accepted after the holiday has been completed. BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE 49. Porterage for one suitcase per person travelling is included in the holiday price. Airport and train station porterage is not included. Your single bag should not exceed the dimensions of 76x53x28cm (30”x21”x11”) and weight of 22kg (50lbs). We are unable to accept a second suitcase or any luggage exceeding these limits. Some holidays have more restrictive regulations than these listed above. Please refer to your Travel Documents for applicable regulations. 50. Size and weight limitations for carry-on and checked baggage vary from airline to airline and even according to destination, and are becoming more restrictive. Most airlines charge fees for checked baggage and these fees are not included in the airfare or the holiday package price. Please check with your airline(s) directly for baggage information, regulations and fees. The Company is not responsible for additional fees imposed by air carriers for baggage. Regulations within most airports require that travellers handle their own luggage through customs. 51. Carry-on baggage is limited to one bag per person travelling and must not exceed the dimensions of 30x28x14cm (12”x11”x6”). For safety reasons, wheeled carry-on bags are not suitable and will not be permitted as hand luggage on motorcoaches and minibuses. Carry-on bags must be small enough to store in overhead bins or under the seat in front of you on motorcoaches and other transportation. 52. The Company will not accept responsibility for loss of or damage to baggage or any of the traveller’s belongings throughout the duration of the holiday. The Company recommends that you ensure loss of or damage to baggage is included in your comprehensive travel insurance. NOT INCLUDED IN THE HOLIDAY PRICE 53. Airfares & airport taxes and fees (unless specified); passports; visas; vaccinations; tips to your Cruise/Tour Director, Tour Driver (unless pre-paid, see below), local city guides and other ship personnel; gratuities on ferries, trains and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; mini-bar; beverages and food not on the contracted Globus, Avalon, or Monograms menu (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship or restaurant); optional excursions; porterage at airports and train stations; SafetyNet Protection; insurance of any kind; baggage fees; and all other items of personal nature. Your confirmation booking will contain information about these fees. For more information please see your Travel Agent. EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS 54. All passengers must provide emergency contact details PRIOR TO TRAVEL so that The Company can get in touch with friends or family in case of an emergency. Emergency contact details should be provided by creating a customer account (MyAccount) at www. globusfamily.com.au and following the instructions given PREPAID GRATUITIES 55. I f you have prepaid your gratuities to your Tour/Cruise Director and Driver or if they are already included in the price of the holiday, this will be detailed within your Tour/Cruise Member Certificate and vouchers will be included within your Tour Documentation. Please note that included gratuities for Avalon Europe cover the cruise director and the cruise portion only; prepaid gratuities cover only the land portion operated by The Company of the tour itinerary. Where The Company sources other leading operators for cruising, rail or local guided elements of your holiday, the option to pre-pay local gratuities is not available. 56. Prepaid gratuities cover only the land portion operated by The Company of the tour itinerary. Where The Company sources other leading operators for cruising, rail or local guided elements of your holiday, the option to pre-pay local gratuities is not available. The option to pre-pay gratuities may not be available on select tours. SERVICE INQUIRIES AFTER THE HOLIDAY AND COMPLAINTS 57. After returning from your holiday, if you wish to inquire about any services provided, please ensure that all correspondence relating to those services is received by Globus, Client Relations, Circuit Travel Pty Ltd (see address under “Responsibility”). 58. Should you have a complaint in respect of your holiday, you should inform your Tour/Cruise Director immediately so they may attempt to rectify the matter. Any complaint or claim involving the holiday services offered must be notified to The Company within 30 days of the holiday completion date. HOLIDAYS 59. D uring local or national holidays or special events, on Sundays and religious occasions, certain facilities such as museums, places of worship, restaurants, sightseeing tours, and shopping may be limited or not available. Alternatives will be offered whenever possible. The Company will not be held responsible for any closures or curtailments in circumstances beyond its control. ACCEPTANCE OF RISK 60. Please be aware that during your participation in holidays operated by The Company, certain risks and dangers may arise beyond our control, including but not limited to: the hazards of travelling in undeveloped areas; travel by boat, train, automobile, aircraft, or other means of transportation; forces of nature; political unrest; acts of lawlessness or terrorism; and accident or illness in remote regions without means of rapid evacuation or medical facilities. The Company will not be liable for the provision of medical care or the adequacy of any care that may be rendered. While The Company will use its best efforts to ensure that adequate measures are taken, by agreeing to participate in a holiday and/or optional excursions you agree that you will hold The Company harmless regarding any provision of medical care or the adequacy of any care rendered. 61. The Company will use its best efforts to cater for your special dietary requirements and allergies. If you have any special dietary requirements please inform The Company at the time of making your reservation. However, The Company cannot guarantee that certain products will not be in food served. The Company will not accept any liability in relation to any medical conditions, special dietary
requirements and/or allergies of travellers, even if such conditions are listed in the Emergency Contact Details provided by the traveller. You must make your own decisions when selecting meals. The Company’s comments are only to assist you in making an informed decision. PHOTOGRAPHS OR PICTURES 62. Photographs or pictures appearing in this brochure / website should be used solely as an indication of facilities and attractions. Actual facilities and attractions may vary according to itinerary. Maps shown on the holiday pages are current at the time of printing and may not reflect the actual holiday routing should the itinerary change. EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES 63. Carriers, accommodation, and other suppliers (“the Suppliers”) (including but not limited to trains, cruises, ferries, motor coaches, hotels, and restaurants) providing optional activities and excursions (“the Services”) available for booking are not run, supervised, or controlled in any way by The Company. These Services are provided by local operators or other third parties that are entirely independent of The Company, which has no control and has no right of control over the operations of these independent contractors. Such Services do not form any part of the product or services sold by The Company, even where The Company suggests particular operators/ other third parties and/or assists in booking such Services. 64. Your contract for the Services will be with the Supplier and will be subject to its Terms and Conditions, which may contain exclusions or limitations of liability. The Company has no liability for any such activity or excursion or for any act(s) or omission(s) of the Supplier or for any of its employees or agents or any other person(s) connected with the Service. Any advice or assistance on or with the Service provided by any local representative does not mean or imply that the Service is sold, supervised, or controlled by The Company or that any such advice or assistance is given on behalf of The Company. Travellers are asked to check with the Supplier and the applicable Terms and Conditions before booking. EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR CRUISE ITINERARY CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS 65. In the event of water level problems on stretches of any river, or of technical problems of any nature, it may be necessary to operate all or part of the itinerary by motor coach or to alter the program. The Company reserves the right to change the itinerary whenever conditions, in the opinion of the Master of the Ship, or local waterways authorities/regulations, render it advisable or necessary. The Company will not be responsible for any loss or expense caused by reason of such changes. 66. In the event of charters of the vessels, strikes, lockouts, riots or stoppage of labour for whatever cause or for any other reason whatsoever, The Company may at any time cancel, advance or postpone any scheduled sailing and may, but is not obliged to, substitute another vessel and shall not be liable for any loss whatsoever to tour/cruise participants by reason of any such cancellation, advancement or postponement. 67. The Company reserves the right to cancel, advance or postpone any scheduled tour and/or sailing date in accordance with operational requirements or circumstances beyond its control and may, but is not obliged to, substitute another vessel and shall not be liable for any loss whatsoever to holiday participants by reason of any such cancellation, advancement or postponement. In the event of cancellation by The Company, tour/cruise participants’ only right of recourse shall be to a refund of monies paid to The Company in connection with such tour/cruise. RESPONSIBILITY AND EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY: 68. Subject to clauses 63 to 67 above, The Company is responsible for providing the services described in this brochure, including arranging transportation, sightseeing, and accommodation as described. All references to The Company include its agents and employees. 69. For tours where Wi-Fi is available on the motorcoach, Wi-Fi connectivity is provided by an independent third party with separate terms and conditions of usage and acceptance thereof. These can be found online or requested from The Company. 70. These tours include the services of operators other than The Company, for example accommodation providers, airlines, other carriers, and optional tour operators (“the Suppliers”). In making your travel arrangements The Company acts only as an agent for the Suppliers who are independent contractors and are not agents, employees, or servants of, or in joint venture with, The Company or its affiliates. All certificates and other travel documents for services issued by The Company are subject to the terms and conditions specified by the Supplier, which are available on request, and to the laws of the countries in which the services are supplied. While The Company takes all reasonable care in selecting the Suppliers, it does not accept responsibility for any act or omission of the Suppliers. 71. The international carriage of passengers is subject to international conventions and treaties. These international conventions and treaties limit and, in some events, exclude the carrier’s liability to travellers. Where any claim or part of a claim (including those involving death or personal injury) concerns or involves any travel arrangements (including the process of getting on or off the transport concerned) provided by any air, sea, inland waterways, rail, or road carrier or any stay in a hotel, The Company’s maximum liability is the maximum which would be payable by the carrier or the hotel keeper concerned under the applicable international convention or treaty applicable to the travel arrangements or hotel stay. International conventions and treaties that may apply include: the Montreal Convention (1999), the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules Relating to International Carriage by Air, signed at Warsaw, 12 October 1929 (the Warsaw Convention), the Warsaw Convention as amended at The Hague on 28 September 1955 and the Warsaw Convention as amended at The Hague and by Additional Protocol No. 1, 2 or 4 of Montreal (1975) and the EU Regulation on Air Carrier Liability for air carriers with an operating license granted by an EU country, in relation to air travel; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for hotels. 72. Booking and payment for a tour shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of these terms and conditions which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company. 73. After departure, if the services included in the holiday cannot be
supplied, or there are changes in an itinerary for reasons beyond the control of The Company, The Company will arrange for the provision of comparable services wherever possible. Any resulting additional expense will be payable by travellers and any resulting savings will be refunded by The Company to travellers. 74. The Company reserves the right to accept or reject any person as a traveller, to expel any traveller from the holiday, to make changes in the itinerary whenever The Company deems it necessary for the comfort, convenience, or safety of travellers, and to cancel a holiday at any time in accordance with operational requirements or circumstances beyond its control. 75. Notwithstanding anything contained in these conditions, The Company shall continue to be subject to any guarantees provided by the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and the Australian Consumer Law (the Act) if and to the extent that the Act is applicable to these conditions and prevents the exclusion, restriction and modification of such guarantees. 76. The Company excludes all liability including liability for any loss, damage, costs and expenses whatsoever (including personal injury, death, and property loss) that may arise in connection with or arising out of your holiday and liability under implied conditions, and warranties and guarantees except any guarantees, the exclusion of which would cause this Clause to be void, such guarantees being referred to in these conditions as “non-excludable guarantees”. 77. The Company limits its liability to you for breach of any nonexcludable guarantees to the supplying of the service again or the payment of the cost of having the service supplied again, as determined by The Company. 78. You agree that neither the Company nor its affiliates shall be liable for any damage, loss (including personal injury, death, and property loss) or expense occasioned by any act or omission of any Supplier providing services, or of any insurer or insurance administrator, or of any other person. 79. Legal proceedings against the Company may be instituted only in a court within the State of New South Wales, and any claim involved in such proceedings shall be decided in accordance with the laws of the State of New South Wales. Neither the Company nor any affiliate shall in any case be liable for other than compensatory damages, and you hereby waive any right to punitive or aggravated damages. No person, other than an authorised representative of the Company by a document in writing, is authorised to vary, add, or waive any term or condition in this brochure/website, including any term or condition set forth in the preceding provisions.
TRADE NAME: GLOBUS and EVERY JOURNEYS TELLS A STORY, are trade and service marks owned and/or applied for and/or registered by Globus Gateway Ltd. Inc., in the Australian Trademark Registry and in other global jurisdictions. Circuit Travel Pty Ltd., is an authorised user of the trade and service marks GLOBUS and EVERY JOURNEYS TELLS A STORY owned by Globus Gateway Ltd. Inc. Our Australian Address: Globus Circuit Travel Pty Ltd Level 5 309 Kent Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia GPO Box 3436 Sydney NSW 2001 Australia E-mail: enquiries@globus.com.au Telephone: 1300 230 234 Agent Reservations Only: Sydney Metro: (02) 8259 1110 Interstate: 1300 130 134 Facsimile: (02) 8259 1120 E-mail: reservations@globus.com.au Agent Online Reservations available at: www.globusfamily.com.au/onlinebookings Feedback and/or Service Enquiries after your Holiday: Should you wish to contact Globus after returning from your holiday, please contact us at E-mail: clientrelations@globus.com.au ABN 12 001 268 257 Licence No: 2TA000637
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