SMSMondial Summer 2012

ORANGE TOURS

Newspaper Post . Published - 10 April 2012

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Dear Friends,

SMSMondial are pleased to introduce their Summer 2012 Tours brochure! We are sure that this publication will capture your imagination and entice you to visit one or more of the numerous beautiful destinations!

Garda & North Italy

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Lithuania & Latvia

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Magical Macedonia

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Having organised tours for more then six decades signifies our expertise and professional know-how. We always ensure that all our programmes are planned meticulously whilst all our suppliers are carefully chosen so as to give our esteemed customers the best service possible. We strive to offer the best possible package holidays that are of the highest quality and best value for money.

Bulgaria

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Germany - Theme Parks & The Rhine Region

8-9

Disneyland & Paris

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Wonderful Britain including Theme Parks

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Lourdes (4-day) & (5-day)

12-13

Shrines of Italy

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Spain & Portugal

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Splendid Tyrol

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Black Forest

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Jewels of Hungary

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Prague & The Czech Republic

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Poland

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Austria, Germany & the Czech Republic

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Liguria & The French Riviera

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Tuscany & Le Cinque Terre

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Lourdes, Nevers & Paris

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Madrid & The Heart of Spain

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Guns N Rose Tour Concert

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Romania

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Costa Brava

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Scenic Ireland

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England, Scotland & Wales incl the Edinburgh Military Tattoo

30-31

Grand Tour of Scandinavia

32-33

Imperial Capitals of Russia

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Clubs, Resorts & Farmhouses

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Pullmantur

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Escorted Cruise Tours

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Norwegian Epic (West Med Cruises)

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Costa Magica West Med Cruises (Malta to Malta)

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Mein Schiff (West & East Med Cruises)

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Costa Favolosa East Med Cruises

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General Conditions

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We are also offering a range of summer resorts and farmhouses throughout Italy for the individual traveller.

This brochure also features numerous cruises of the various topnotch brands that we represent including NCL, with their unique and splendid Freestyle cruising and their latest wonder ship – the Norwegian Epic; Royal Caribbean International, with their truly amazing and innovative ships such as the Allure of the Seas, the largest and most incredible ship on the planet; Celebrity Cruises, a by-word for high class, style and true classic cruising experience.

Once again, after last year’s huge success, the Maltese public have the opportunity to again cruise out of Malta to both the West and the East Mediterranean on TUI Cruises luxurious ‘Ultra All Inclusive Ship’ - the Mein Schiff. Costa Magica shall also offer the ever popular West Mediterranean itinerary out of Malta. Ask one of our professional Travel Consultants for a detailed Cruise brochure of one or more of the above foremost cruise companies!

On behalf of the management, staff and tour leaders, we would like to thank all our esteemed and satisfied customers for their continuous support and we look forward to welcoming them and all our new clients on one of our group tours or cruises!

Amitex

Early Booking Discount

Up to Eur50 per adult OFF on Land Tours for Bookings made by 5th May 2012

We Make Your Romantic Travel Dreams Amitex Discount ! Book by 5th May & Get up to Come50 True euro Discount per Adult on our land Tours Whether you are looking for the most beautiful beach in the Seychelles, a luxury safari in Africa, the posh resorts of Mauritius, amazing over water villas in the Maldives, or a memorable cruise on the world’s largest ship sailing in the Caribbean; SMSMondial will advise and help plan the vacation of your dream

Value:

We work directly with hotels, resorts, and suppliers in order to offer excellent rates and detailed information about each destination. Our special relationships allow us to create unique and luxurious packages with great rates.

Service:

We are here to do more than just offer advice on your vacation dreams, we strive to take away all the hard work of planning a trip so you can simply relax and enjoy. Leave the details to us!

Our knowledgeable staff is here to ensure your vacation surpasses your expectations.

Customized Vacations:

We realize that no two people are alike, so we customize vacations to your specific preferences and desires. We are very flexible and will tailormake the vacation for you!

Honeymoon travel is a speciality of ours, so if you are looking for the most competitive honeymoon deals, let us do all the work for you.

LAGO DI GARDA & NORTH ITALY

GROUP 1: 12 - 19 JULY GROUP 2: 19 – 26 JULY GROUP 3: 09 – 16 AUGUST GROUP 4: 16 – 23 AUGUST GROUP 5: 30 AUGUST – 06 SEPTEMBER

€ 429

FROM

VISITING: LAGO DI GARDA, RIVA DEL GARDA, VENICE, PADOVA, GARDALAND, SIRMIONE, VERONA, BARDOLINO, LIMONE, MALCESINE, PARCO NATURA VIVA, LAZISE, MADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO AND THE DOLOMITI MOUNTAINS Thursday: Meet The Tour Leader At 6.15 A.M. At The Malta International Airport To Check-In For Our Air Malta Flight To Milan Linate, Which Departs At 8.20 A.M. Arrival In Italy Should Be At 10.15 A.M. Followed

By Private Coach Transfer To Our Hotel. After Room Allocation We Offer You An Optional Afternoon Excursion Visiting The Small But Picturesque Lake Side Resorts Of Bardolino, Famous For Its Wine And Garda.

After Dinner (Optional) You May Enjoy A Drink By The Bar.

Trading Town And The Famous Portuguese Franciscan Monk St Anthony The Hermit Died Here In 1231. Join The Tour Leader For A Walk Through The Historic City Centre. We Then Head Towards Verona, The Legendary Home Of Romeo And Juliet And The Arena, One Of The Largest Of The Ancient Roman Empire. Walk Along The Colourful Streets To The Enchanting Piazza Delle Erbe And Via Cappello, Where One Finds A Gothic Palace Said To Be Juliet’s House. Dinner (Optional) And Overnight.

Friday: After Breakfast, We Offer You An Optional Day Excursion As We Explore Lago Di Garda, The Largest Of Italian Lakes. We Shall Start By Driving Northwards And Visit The Small Village Of Malcesine. We Then Head North And Stop For A Short While In Riva Del Garda, With Its Maze Of Narrow Shopping Streets. We Then Continue By Driving On The West Side Of This Beautiful Lake Stopping In One Of The Most Popular Lake-Side Town – Limone. Enjoy A Leisurely Walk Through The Town Before Then Head South, To Our Next Stop, Sirmione, Probably The Most Picturesque Town On The Lake. The Old Town Is Situated On A Peninsula, Jutting Out Of The Mainland And Is Surrounded By The Lake. We Return To Our Hotel In Time For Dinner (Optional) And Overnight At Hotel.

Sunday: Today We Offer You An Optional Excursion To The Beautiful Dolomiti Mountains. We Begin By Driving North On The Breathtaking Route Through The Rendena Valley. Madonna Di Campiglio Is A Famous Skiing Resort With Quaint Houses And Spectacular Views Of The Surrounding Mountains. In The Afternoon We Shall Have Enough Time To Take A Cable Car Ride (Extra And Subject To Weather) And Go On Top Of One Of The Surrounding Mountains Where We Shall Enjoy Magnificent Views Of The Dolomiti Mountains.

Dinner (Optional) And Overnight.

Saturday: This Morning We Offer You An Optional Day Excursion Visiting The Famous Cities Of Padova And Verona. In Roman Times Padova Was A Prosperous

Price Per Person

Special* Normal Triple €429 €529 Twin €449 €549 Single €529 €629 Child (Sharing) €299 €379 Supplement For Groups 3 & 4 € 30 € 30 Half Board (X 6 Dinners) - €42 Supplement Per Adult For Room in Main Block €50 Supplement Per Child For Room in Main Block €20 Insurance: Adults €22 / Child €11 * The Special rates are only applicable should the Half Board & all excursions be taken.

Monday: Today You May Join The Tour Leader For An Unforgettable Optional Day Excursion As We Visit Venice, Considered To Be One Of The Most Beautiful Cities In The World! On Arrival, We Take A Boat To Piazza San Marco (Boat Fare Not Incl.). You Shall See The Basilica San Marco And Palazzo Ducale (Entr. Fee Extra), The Official Residence Of Each Venetian Ruler. Admire The

Price Includes

•Airmalta flights Malta/Milan Linate/Malta •7 Nights Accommodation (Rooms in Annex) at the •3-Star Sport Hotel Olimpo in Garda (or Similar) •Daily Breakfast •All Rooms with Private Facilities incl. tel, TV & hairdryer •Transfers Airport / Hotel / Airport •Taxes, Fuel Surcharge & Service Charge •Services of a Tour Leader

Ponte Dei Sospiri, Built As A Passageway Between The Palazzo Ducale And The Prison, The Campanile And The Famous Rialto Bridge. Return To Our Hotel In The Evening Followed By Dinner (Optional).

Tuesday: After A Relaxed Breakfast, You May Join Our Optional Excursion To Gardaland & Sealife Aquarium, Italy’S Largest Theme Park (Entr. Fee Extra). The Park Offers Countless Attractions For Visitors Of All Ages Including An Excellent Selection Of Entertaining Shows. We Shall Remain At Gardaland Till Late Evening And So Today Dinner Is Not Included. Overnight At The Hotel.

Wednesday: After Breakfast We Offer You Our Final Optional Excursion, Visiting The Interesting Parco Natura Viva, A Zoo & Safari Park (Entr. Incl.), Which Should Be One Of The Highlights Of Our Holiday! We Shall Have Enough Time To Explore The Zoo And See Many Wild Species In Their Habitat Whilst Also Drive Through The Safari Park And See From Close-Up Many Animals Found In The African Savannah. Later We Shall Go To A Large Shopping Complex Followed By A Short Visit At The Beautiful Town Of Lazise (Time Permitting), Another Picturesque Lake Side Town. Return To Our Hotel In Time For Dinner (Optional).

Thursday: After An Early Breakfast And Room Check Out, We Shall Head For Milan Linate Airport To Check In For Our Air Malta Flight Departing At 11.15 A.M. We Should Arrive In Malta At 1.10 P.M.

Excursions

Optionals:

•Afternoon Bardolino & Garda •Day Padova &Verona

•Day Lago Di Garda

•Day Venice

•Day Gardaland (entr. not incl.)

•Day Dolomiti

•Day Parco Natura Viva (incl. Entr.) & Shopping Centre Total for all Excursions

Adults €16 €34 €36 €40 €16 €36

Children €8 €17 €18 €20 €8 €18

€32 €210

€16 €105

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LITHUANIA & LATVIA Group 1: 19 - 26 July Group 2: 16 - 23 August Group 3: 02 - 09 September

FROM

€ 499

VISITING: VILNIUS, TRAKAI, KARNAVE, RUNDALE, RIGA, JURMALA, GAUJA NATIONAL PARK & KAUNAS Day 1: We meet at the Malta International Airport at 12.45 p.m. for our RyanAir direct flight to Kaunas departing at 2.45 p.m. On arrival transfer by private coach to our hotel in Vilnius, the Capital of Lithuania. This City has besides its historical surroundings a rhythm of culture not to be experienced many places elsewhere. The Old Town was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1994 for having preserved an impressive complex of Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and classical buildings as well as its medieval layout and natural setting. After check in, you may wish to join our tour leader for a familiarisation walk. Overnight in our 3 star hotel in Vilnius.

Day 2: After breakfast we suggest you join our optional excursion as we explore Vilnius Old Town where one can feel the atmosphere of the city’s history. The Vilnius Cathedral erected on the historic and legendary site where pagan gods were worshipped and where Vilnius was founded as far back as the 13th century, the nearby Gediminas Castle (entr. not incl.) rising above the city center, a gem of the Lithuanian Gothic’s - St. Anne’s Church, the Vilnius University and Dawn Gate, with a miraculous icon of Virgin Mary. We also visit St Peter’s & St Paul’s Church, a masterpiece of the 17th c. Baroque interior, created by two Italian sculptors Pereti and Galli.

Overnight in Vilnius.

Day 3: Following breakfast, another interesting optional excursion awaits us. Our first stop shall be at Kernavė, known among the locals as a Lithuanian Troy testifying to the country’s 13th-14th century history. The site (entr extra) is a complex ensemble of archaeological properties, encompassing the town of Kernavė, forts, some unfortified settlements, burial sites and other archaeological, historical and cultural monuments. Return back to Vilnius via Trakai, the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and

Price Per Person

Special* Normal Triple €499 €599 Twin €539 €639 Single €699 €799 Child (Sharing) €349 €449 Supplement For Groups 1 & 2 €40 €40

Insurance: Adults €22 / Child €11 * The Special rates are only applicable when Half Board & All Excursions are taken

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one of the country’s oldest towns, now famous for its 15th century red-brick Gothic Castle built on one of the many small islands in Lake Galve. Once the seat of the Lithuanian Grand Dukes, the Castle now houses a museum of local history and a huge collection of objects d’art. Overnight in Vilnius.

Day 4: Following breakfast and room check out, we board our private coach for our transfer from Vilnius to the Capital of Latvia, Riga. Enroute we shall be stopping at the Hill of Croses, a unique place of national pride and pilgrimage and Rundale. Despite the Soviets attempt to destroy the site, thousands of crosses stand on this sacred spot. After crossing the border into Latvia we shall visit the impressive Baroque Rundale Palace (entr extra). The professionally renovated palace interiors are decorated with authentic 18th century furniture, paintings and china. The most impressive are the Golden Hall, the White Hall, and the bedroom of the Duke of Courland. Overnight in Riga.

Day 5: Breakfast, followed by an optional day excursion to Riga Old Town and Jurmala. A walking tour of Riga Old Town encompasses the most significant sights of this medieval town including amongst others, the Dome Cathedral, the Church of St. Peter, the old Guild Houses, the Swedish Gate, St. Jacob’s Church, the Parliament House, Old Riga Castle, the Powder Tower, the Latvian National Theatre and Art Nouveau buildings. In the early afternoon we shall drive to the Baltic Sea spa-resort Jurmala which is located on the Gulf of Riga. Visit the charming wooden summer cottages, decorated with fascinating carvings and stroll along the flat sea coast. Overnight in Riga.

Day 6: Following breakfast, another interesting optional excursion awaits us. Gauja National Park,

Price Includes

•Ryan Air flights Malta/ Kaunas / Malta

(Luggage allowance is of 1 checked-in bag – max 15 kgs, and 1 cabin bag not weighing more than 10 kgs and size of 55cmsX40cmsX20cms)

•3 nights accommodation at the Best Western in Vilnius • 4 nights accommodation at the 4* Hotel Islande or similar in Riga • Daily Breakfast • All Rooms with Private Facilities incl. tel, TV & hairdryer •Transfers Airport / Hotel / Airport •Taxes & Service Charge •Services of a Tour Leader

is located about 50km from Riga in the Gauja River valley, and is often referred to as the Latvian Switzerland. Experience a genuine whiff of the Middle Ages, a time of romantic legends, castles and heroic figures by visiting the ruins of the 13th Century Turaida Castle (entr extra), and a local History Museum.

Overnight in Riga.

Day 7: After breakfast, you may wish to join our final optional day excursion. By means of a private coach we will enjoy a sightseeing tour of Riga City, which is considered as one of the best cities in Europe to visit for its Art Nouveau architecture. We shall visit the Latvian Ethnographic Museum (entr extra), an island of Latvian folk art, where the ancient way of life is carefully recreated and preserved for posterities.

Houses, farmsteads, windmills, wooden churches, fishermen’s villages and other historic structures have been brought here from different regions of Latvia and represent the life of craftspeople, peasants and fishermen in the 16-20 centuries. Our last attraction for today shall be a canal cruise (extra) in the central areas of the old town, nowadays the canal surrounds the Old Town of Riga and gives visitors a great way to enjoy sights of Riga from a boat.

Overnight in Riga.

Day 8: Following breakfast and room checkout, coach transfer to Kaunas, included a city tour of Lithuania’s second largest city. Sightseeing includes the most interesting 15th-18th century architectural monuments of the Old Town: Vytautas Church, Cathedral, Town Hall, Kaunas Castle. Free time for last minute shopping before departure to Kaunas Airport for check-in for our return flight to Malta leaving Kaunas Airport at 7.40 p.m. and arrival in Malta should be at 10.20 p.m.

Excursions

Optionals: Adults Full Day Vilnius €32 Full Day Trakai & Karnave €36 Full Day Hill of Crosses & Rundale €32 Full Day Old Riga & Jurmala €32 Full Day Gauja National Park & Turaida Castle €38 Full Day Riga, Etnographical Museum & Canal Cruise €36 Half Day Kaunas City Tour €24 Price for all excursions €230

Children €16 €18 €16 €16 €19 €18 €12 €115

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MAGICAL MACEDONIA

GROUP 1: 23 - 30 JULY GROUP 2: 13 - 20 AUGUST GROUP 3: 27 AUGUST - 03 SEPTEMBER GROUP 4: 10 - 17 SEPTEMBER

FROM

€ 399

VISITING: SKOPJE, MATKA GORGE, KOSOVO, OHRID LAKE, BITOLA, MAVROVO NATIONAL PARK, PRESPA LAKE AND THE GALICHICA NATIONAL PARK Monday: Meet the tour leader at 3.30 p.m. at the Malta International Airport to check-in for our Air Malta flight to Sofia, which departs at 5.25 p.m.

After arrival in Sofia airport at 9.55 p.m. (after a short stopover), coach transfer to our hotel in Skopje, the capital city of Macedonia, followed by room check-in and overnight. (Packed snack incl.)

Tuesday: Today join the tour leader for our interesting optional day excursion as we visit Skopje and Matka Valley. We begin with a panoramic city tour of Skopje, the city where Mother Theresa was born, followed by a walking tour of the main sights. After free time for lunch (extra) we then visit the beautiful Matka Lake & Canyon. Free time to walk along the lakeside or we suggest you take a boat ride (extra) and visit the wonderful Vrelo Cave, accessible only by boat, and which has many stalactites and which is considered to be one of the deepest underwater caves in Europe! Return to our hotel in the late afternoon followed by dinner (optional).

Wednesday: After breakfast we offer you an unforgettable and unique optional excursion (with local guide) as we experience the recently declared independent state of Kosovo (passport required). We shall visit the southern city of Prizren, a city where Orthodox and Catholic churches stand together with a mosque in a small picturesque Turkish bazaar with unique architecture. Free time for lunch (extra) in a traditional local restaurant. We return to our hotel in Skopje followed by dinner (optional) and overnight.

Thursday: After breakfast and room check out, the rest of the morning is free for personal sightseeing before we head south towards Lake Ohrid. But along the way we shall stop in the town of Tetova, where we shall have the opportunity to visit the so called ‘Painted Mosque’, considered to be the most beautiful mosque in Macedonia. After arrival in our lake side hotel located a few minutes drive from the town centre of Ohrid and room allocation, prepare for dinner (optional) and overnight.

Friday: After breakfast, we offer you an optional day excursion as we explore the town of Ohrid, located on the northeast side of famous Lake Ohrid. Join our local guide for a walking tour of the Old City, visiting the most important sights (including a short boat trip so as to admire the panorama of Ohrid from a different perspective). After free time for lunch (extra) we rejoin our coach and drive along the lake towards the Monastery of St. Naum located on the southeast side of the lake and near the Macedonian-Albanian border. Free time to visit this historic monastery (entr. extra) before we return to Ohrid town by boat on an interesting 2 hour trip (extra). We return to our hotel followed by dinner (optional) and overnight.

Saturday: Today we offer you an optional day excursion visiting the second largest Macedonian town, Bitola and the Galichica National Park. We shall visit the ancient site of Heraclea Lynkestis (entr extra), which was originally established by Philip 11 the father of Alexander the Great, with well preserved mosaics and ruins from different periods. We shall

Price Includes Price Per Person Special* Normal Triple Twin Single Child (Sharing)

€399 €419 €509 €299

Half Board (5 Dinners) -

€40

€499 €519 €609 €379

Insurance: Adults €22 / Child €11 * The Special rates are only applicable should the Half Board & all excursions be taken.

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•Airmalta flights Malta/Sofia/Malta •3 Nights Accommodation at the •3-Star Hotel Continental in Skopje (or similar) •4 Nights Accommodation at the 4-Star • Hotel Sileks on Ohrid Lake (or similar) •Free Wine tasting and lunch •Daily Breakfast •All Rooms with Private Facilities •Transfers Airport / Hotel / Airport •Taxes, Fuel Surcharge & Service Charge •Services of a Tour Leader

then enjoy a walking tour in Bitola before driving to Prespa Lake, the second largest in the country and which borders Albania and Greece, before crossing the Galichica National Park. We shall have the opportunity to enjoy magnificent views of both Prespa & Ohrid Lakes. We return to our lakeside hotel in time for dinner (optional).

Sunday: This morning we offer you another interesting optional day excursion, this time visiting Western Macedonia. After breakfast we shall drive to Mavrovo National Park which encompasses the most beautiful parts of western Macedonia including the country’s highest mountain peak. We shall visit the Bigorski Monastery (entr extra and possible by a 15 min uphill walk), famous for its wooden Iconostasis considered to be the most beautiful one in Macedonia. After some free time for lunch (extra), we continue our drive along the banks of the River Black Drim before arriving in Struga, the second largest city on the Ohrid coast. This evening we offer you a folklore dinner show with live music (optional) in the centre of Ohrid town.

Monday: After breakfast and room check out you may enjoy some free time in the centre of Ohrid town before we head for the boarder but along the way we shall enjoy a stop at one of the oldest wine cellar in Macedonia for wine tasting and lunch (included). We then continue our drive to Sofia airport in time for our Air Malta flight departing at 10.45 p.m.

We should arrive in Malta at 1.25 a.m. (after a short stopover)

Excursions

Optionals: •Day Lake Ohrid •Folklore Dinner •Day Western Macedonia •Day Bitolo & Galichica National Park •Day Kosovo (Passport Req) •Day Skopje & Matka Valley Total for all Excursions

Adults Children €34 € 17 €20 € 15 €38 €19 €38 €38 €34 €202

€19 €19 €17 €106

BULGARIA GROUP 1: 16 - 23 JULY GROUP 2: 20 - 27 AUGUST GROUP 3: 17 - 24 SEPTEMBER

FROM

€ 299

VISITING: PLOVDIV, RILA & ROZHEN MONASTARIES, SOFIA, BANSKO, MELNIK, SANDANSKI, KOVACHEVITZA, LESHTEN, OGNIANOVO & THESSALONIKI Monday: Meet the tour leader at 3.30 p.m. at Malta International Airport to check-in for our Air Malta flight to Sofia, departing at 5.25 p.m. After our arrival scheduled for 9.55 p.m. (after a brief stopover in Athens), our coach shall transfer us to our 4-star hotel complex, situated in the Razlog Valley and surrounded by Bulgaria’s three most beautiful mountains – Pirin, Rila & the Rhodopes and a short drive from the town of Bansko. Room allocation followed by overnight.

Tuesday: After breakfast, we offer you the possibility to join our optional day excursion as we visit Bulgaria’s most famous and largest monastery - the Rila Monastery (entr. incl.) and Bulgaria’s mountains. Founded in the 10th century by the hermit St. Ivan Rislki, Rila Monastery’s 300 monk cells fill four levels of colourful balconies overlooking a large courtyard. After some free time our coach shall take us to the ski resort of Dobrinishte, where one may take the open ski-lift (lift extra) up to 2240 metres above sea level and enjoy the incredible scenery including the picturesque Bezbog Lake. Afterwards join the tour leader for a visit to the nearby village of Bansko a popular winter sports destination thanks to the excellent ski facilities and breathtaking nature. Explore this quaint village before we head back to the hotel to prepare for the evening optional Folklore Night, including dinner and live music (water, glass of wine and a soft drink also incl.).

Wednesday: After an early breakfast we suggest you join our optional excursion to Plovdiv, Bulgaria’s second largest city and one of the oldest cities in Europe. Join our local guide and enjoy a walkabout through the old part of Plovdiv, located on the hillside of the Marica River. Some free time shall be given for lunch (not incl.) in one of the many open-air café’s or further sightseeing. We return to our hotel in time for dinner (extra).

Thursday: After breakfast we offer you an optional day excursion as we visit the town of Melnik, lo-

Price Per Person

Special* Normal Triple €299 €399 Twin €309 €409 Single €399 €499 Child (Sharing) €199 €279 Half Board (6 dinners)

€ 66

€66

Insurance: Adults €22 / Child €11 * The Special rates are only applicable should the Half Board & all excursions be taken.

cated on the south-western foot of Pirin Mountain.

Melnik might be the smallest town in Bulgaria but it is famous for the many old houses with remarkable architecture, legendary history incredible nature, fantastic rock formations, known as the ‘Melnik pyramids’ and of course for the wines produced here. After enough free time we then drive on to Rozhen Monastery, one of the largest and the oldest monasteries in Bulgaria. Finally we shall then visit the town of Sandanski, a laid-back place, a notable spa centre and perhaps Bulgaria’s sunniest town. In the city centre one finds outdoor cafes, restaurants, hotels, clothes and art shops including goldsmiths. We return to our hotel in time for dinner (optional) and overnight.

Friday: After an early breakfast join our optional day excursion as we head towards the Greek boarder to Thessaloniki. Upon our arrival in Thessaloniki, we offer a sightseeing tour of the second largest city in Greece. Founded in 315 BC, visitors will come across the fascinating history at virtually every corner all blended in with the 20th century architecture.

Enjoy a relaxing lunch (extra) followed by a walk along the pretty seafront and admire the broad main square and the famous White Tower before our coach transfers us back across the border to our hotel in time for dinner (optional) and overnight.

Saturday: After breakfast we suggest you join our optional day excursion as we visit the traditional rural Bulgaria. We shall first visit the village of Kovatsevitsa located in the higher parts of the Rhodopi Mountain. The origin of Kovatsevitsa is connected to the waves of forced conversion of Bulgarians to Islam after the country fell under Turkish rule. In order to escape the unenviable choice of death or conversion during the 17th century, farmers from the foothills of the mountain fled upwards and settled in hard-to-reach locations of the mountain. We shall then drive on to the nearby village of Leshten, one of the most attractive and well developed destinations for rural tourism in Bulgaria. Enjoy some free time where you may visit some renovated

Price Includes

•Flights Malta/Sofia/Malta on Airmalta •Transfers Airport/Hotel/Airport •Free Sofia excursion •Accommodation at the 4-Star Balkan Jewel complex in the Razlog Valley •All Rooms finished to high standards with Private Facilities, TV, Telephone & fully fitted kitchenette •Daily Breakfast •Tour Leader

houses, built in the traditional style of the Bulgarian Renaissance period. After enough free time, we then drive on to the spa village of Ognyanovo, which have been used since Roman times. We return to our hotel in the afternoon and after our evening dinner (optional) you may wish to enjoy a leisurely stroll at the nearby pretty town of Bansko (transfers extra).

Sunday: After breakfast we offer you an optional excursion as we enjoy a train ride from Bansko to Velingrad. The train journey on the narrow gauge line may just be the slowest train trip in the Balkans, making it easier to take photos! The journey begins in the shadow of the Pirin range and the train skirts the Rila Mountains, snow-capped for much of the year, before heading into the western Rhodope ranges. The scenery is varied as well as beautiful, with a mixture of deciduous forests and open pasture. Along the way you’ll pass the highest station in the Balkans (Avramovo, 1627m), Muslim villages with soaring minarets before we arrive in the spa town of Velingrad. Enjoy some relaxing time in this town before we then return to our hotel in time to prepare for our final dinner (optional). Afterwards you may wish to relax enjoying a drink by the pool.

Monday: After breakfast and room check-out we shall drive towards the capital city of Bulgaria, Sofia.

Join our local guide and visit the magnificent Alexander Nevski Cathedral and admire the Venetian mosaics, the giant brass chandeliers, Italian marble and wonderful frescoes. Enjoy some free time before we then shall drive on to the foothills of the Vitosha Mountain, enjoying the scenery before arriving at the National History Museum with its priceless exhibits and treasures (entr. extra). We shall then transfer to the airport in time to check-in for our Airmalta flight, scheduled to depart at 10.45 p.m. Our arrival in Malta should be at 1.25 a.m. (after a stopover in Athens), early morning on Tuesday.

Excursions

Optionals: Plovdiv

Rila Monastery (entr. incl.) & Mountain Folklore Night

Melnik, Rozhen Monastery & Sandanski Rural Bulgaria Thessaloniki Train Ride & Velingrad Total for all excursions

Adults Children €36 €18 €32 €30

€16 €26

€34 €34 €36 €26 €228

€17 €17 €18 €13 €125

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GERMANY GROUP 1: 18 – 25 JULY GROUP 2: 08 – 15 AUGUST GROUP 3: 05 – 12 SEPTEMBER

FROM

€ 489

THEME PARKS & THE RHINE REGION Wednesday: Meet the tour leader at 7 a.m. at the Malta International Airport for check-in on our Airmalta flight departing at 9 a.m. After our arrival in Dusseldorf (at 10.50 a.m.) our coach shall take us on a sightseeing tour of Dusseldorf, the capital city of the North Rhine Westphalia state. Enjoy some free time in the city’s Old Quarter before we head to our 3-star hotel in Monheim (a few minutes’ drive from Cologne) for room check-in.

Thursday: After breakfast we offer an optional half day excursion as we visit the heart Cologne, a cosmopolitan and hospitable city and also one of the largest cities in Germany. After a panorama tour, enjoy the various historical sights of interest especially the famous and superlative Cologne Cathedral and the Old Town area. We return to our hotel in the afternoon. You may wish to visit the centre of Cologne in the evening (transfers not incl).

Friday: After breakfast, enjoy another exciting day of family fun as our coach transfers us to the incredible Phantasialand Theme Park (entr. extra). Explore the various themed attractions this park offers to its approximately 2 million visitors annually. Among the park’s thrill rides is a themed Mine Train roller coaster called Colorado Adventure, which runs among some

Price Per Person

Special* Normal Triple €489 €589 Twin €499 €599 Single €669 €769 Child (sharing) €199 €289 Half Board Suppl (7 dinners)

€130

Insurance: Adults €22 / Child €11 * The Special rates are only applicable should the Half Board & all excursions be taken.

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mountains in the park’s Wild West section. Phantasialand is also home to the Mystery Castle featuring a walk through a haunted castle, just to mention a couple of attractions!

Saturday: Today, after breakfast, join our optional day excursion as we visit the city of Aachen and the town of Monschau. Our first stop shall be in Aachen, a spa town that was a favoured residence of Charlemagne and the place of coronation of the Kings of Germany.

Geographically, Aachen is the westernmost town of Germany, located along its borders with Belgium and the Netherlands. Explore the heart of this compact city including the cathedral, the City Hall and the Markt Place. With its historical Old Town and impressive scenery of the surrounding Venn region, Monschau is a joy to behold! The historic town centre has many preserved half-timbered houses and narrow streets have remained nearly unchanged for 300 years. We shall return to our hotel in the late afternoon.

Sunday: After breakfast, we offer you optional transfers to the wonderful Movie Park Germany (entr. extra). Enjoy the day exploring this theme park which is divided up into 6 areas each with their own collection of attractions and relax whilst enjoying

Price Includes

• Flights Malta/Dusseldorf/Malta on Air Malta • 7 night’s accommodation at the 3-star Achat Comfort Hotel in Cologne-Monheim (or similar) • All Rooms with Private Facilities & TV • Free excursion to Dusseldorf • Daily Breakfast • Transfers Airport/Hotel/Airport • Tour Leader

one of various shows. We return to our hotel in the late afternoon.

Monday: Today, after breakfast, join our optional excursion as we visit Bonn & the Augustusburg Castle.

We shall first visit the impressive baroque castle and its French garden (entr. extra). We then drive on to the former capital of West Germany, Bonn, where we shall have enough time to explore the historic centre of this Federal City. In the late afternoon we return to our hotel and in the evening you may wish to enjoy a stroll by the river in the centre of Cologne, where one finds numerous bars and restaurants (by public transport – extra).

Tuesday: Join our final optional excursion as we visit the enchanting Efteling Theme Park. After breakfast we drive over the border with Holland before we arrive at the spectacular park and enjoy a magical experience and thrilling adventure (entr. extra). Step inside this fairy-tale world full of wonderful tales and delightful dreams.

Wednesday: After an early departure from our hotel we shall transfer to Dusseldorf airport for our Airmalta flight departing at 11.40 a.m. to arrive in Malta at 2.25 p.m.

Excursions

Optionals: Adults Half Day Cologne €32 Transfers to Moviepark €32 Day Aachen & Monschau €38 Transfers to Phantasialand Theme park €28 Transfers to Efteling theme park €32 Day Bonn €38 Total Cost for all Excursions

€200

Children €16 €16 €19 €14 €16 €19 €100

VISITING: COLOGNE, DUSSELDORF, PHANTASIALAND, MOVIEPARK, BONN, EFTELING PARK, AACHEN & MONSCHAU

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DISNEYLAND & PARIS GROUP 1: 09 – 16 JULY GROUP 2: 28 AUGUST – 04 SEPTEMBER

FROM

€ 639

VISITING: DISNEYLAND PARIS, PARC ASTERIX, EIFFEL TOWER, VERSAILLES, NOTRE DAME CHURCH, ARC DE TRIOMPHE & CHAMPS ELYSEES

Day 1: Meet the tour leader at 6.15 a.m. at the Malta International Airport for our Airmalta flight to Paris departing at 8.15 a.m. Upon arrival coach transfer to our 4-star hotel, located just a few minutes by free shuttle bus from the Disneyland Parks. After leaving your luggage at the hotel, you may wish to visit the shopping complex in the nearby Val d’ Europe, where one finds a huge mall and an interesting aquarium (Sea Life). In the evening we offer an optional excursion as we enjoy Paris by Night, during which we will be able to see the illuminated monuments of Paris.

Day 2:.After breakfast spend the day at the incredible Disneyland Park. The large Park (3-day pass extra) is beautifully landscaped and comprises of five territories or lands, each with a different theme. Step back in time in Main Street, U.S.A. and relive the era of the Wild West in Frontierland.

Day 3: After breakfast we shall enjoy another full day at Disneyland where we have the opportunity to once again visit our most favourite attractions such as the Big Thunder Mountain, Phantom Manor, Pirates of the Caribbean, Indiana Jones, It’s A Small World and Honey I shrunk the Audience amongst others. This evening you may wish to enjoy some time at the wonderful

Price Per Person

Price Per Person: Special Quad (4 Adults) - €639 Triple (3 Adults) - €659 Twin (2 Adults) - €749 Children under 12 Years (Sharing With 2 Adults) -€369

Normal €739 €759 €849 €449

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Disney Village, which offers numerous attractions and places of entertainment.

Day 4: After breakfast we shall spend another whole day at Disneyland. Be prepared for spectacular Disney parades, shows, events, entertainment and good oldfashioned fun all year round. Diners, restaurants and bars are plentiful in the resort and so will make sure that no one remains hungry.

Day 5: After breakfast, we offer you an optional excursion to the incredible Castle of Versailles, considered to be one of the finest palaces in the world. You shall have some free time to visit (extra) the interior of the palace and you may also enjoy a stroll through the beautifully landscaped French Gardens. In the early afternoon we shall then visit the Eiffel Tower, one of the main landmarks of Paris, and if there is enough time, try ascending to the top (lift extra) and enjoy the marvellous view (weather permitting) over Paris. We return to our hotel later in the afternoon and tonight we offer an optional excursion to the Buffalo Bill Wild West Show, dinner and drinks are included.

Day 6: Today you may wish to join our tour leader for another day of fun, this time at the Parc Asterix. Lo-

Price Includes

• Flights Malta/Paris/Malta on Air Malta • 7 Nights Accommodation at the 4-Star Hotel Dream Castle (Group 1) & Hotel Magic Circus (Group 2) in Rooms With Private Shower/WC, Tel & TV (Incl. Use Of Free Shuttle Bus From/ To Disneyland).

• Transfer Airport - Hotel - Airport • Daily Buffet Breakfast • Airport Taxes, Fuel Surcharge & Service Charge • Tour Leader

cated north of Paris, this theme park is ideal for all the family, young and old. Enjoy the numerous rides and attractions, including the huge wooden roller coaster and you could also meet the famous Gaul and Roman characters. One may also relish the various shows put up by professional animators, and also a beautiful dolphin exhibition. We shall return back to our hotel in the evening.

Day 7: After our breakfast we offer an optional full day excursion of Paris, including the l’Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, Notre Dame Church, the beautiful boulevard of Champs-Elysees, the Opera and Rue Lafayette. Some free time for lunch before the coach takes us near the River Seine from where we can join a river-cruise on the Seine (fare extra). We end the day by visiting Montmartre. Perched on a hill, this is one of the most famous areas of Paris from where you could enjoy breath-taking panoramic views of the entire city.

Day 8: After an early breakfast and room check-out, we shall transfer to Orly airport in time for our Air Malta flight departing at 11.45 a.m. Our arrival in Malta should be at 2.20 p.m. filled with happy memories of Disneyland Paris Theme Park and the enchanting city of Paris.

Excursions

Optionals: Adults Children Day Paris

€40 €20 Day Parc Asterix (Incl. Entrance) €60 €41 Day Versailles & Eiffel Tower €38 €19 Paris by Night

€38 €19 Buffalo Bill Show & Dinner €49 €39 Total cost for All Excursions €225 €138

WONDERFUL BRITAIN incl THEME PARKS

GROUP 1: 09 – 16 JULY GROUP 2: 06 - 13 SEPTEMBER

FROM

€ 669

VISITING: LAKE WINDERMERE, STRATFORD, BLACKPOOL, ALTON TOWERS, DRAYTON MANOR, THORPE PARK & LONDON Day 1: Meet the tour leader at 2 p.m. at the Malta International Airport and check-in for our Air Malta flight departing for Manchester at 4 p.m. On arrival in Manchester our coach shall transfer us to our 3-star hotel located in nearby Stoke-on-Trent followed by assignment of rooms, dinner (optional) and overnight.

Day 2: Today, after breakfast, we depart for an optional excursion as we visit the incredible Alton Towers theme park. There is something for all theme park thrill-seekers and families, with tons of terrific rides, blockbusting attractions, amazing live shows, and weird and wonderful costume characters. A brand new attraction located in Forbidden Valley – Nemesis Sub-Terra, based around the famous Nemesis legend. Also new for 2012 is the Ice Age 4D Experience, located in the Cloud Cuckoo Land Theatre of the Theme Park, Ice Age The 4D Experience cinema combines 3D footage, based on the third movie in the series, with an exhilarating variety of physical effects providing fans with the ultimate, ultra-cool, 4D experience! One may also meet and greet your favourite characters, Sid and Scrat, around the Alton Towers Resort! We return to our hotel in time for dinner (optional) followed by overnight.

Day 3: After breakfast we offer you an exciting day excursion visiting the fun city of Blackpool, Britain’s undisputed capital of entertainment. The largest and

Price Per Person Price Per Person: Triple Twin Single Child (Sharing)

Half Board (5 Meals)

Special €669 €699 €879 €459

Normal €769 €799 €979 €539

€60

€60

Insurance: Adult - €22 / Child - €11 * Special rates are only applicable if all excursions are taken

most popular seaside resort in Europe, Blackpool offers just about everything a holidaymaker can wish for. We shall return to our hotel in the early evening followed by dinner (optional).

Day 4: After breakfast we offer you another optional day excursion, this time as we visit another wonderful theme park Drayton Manor, for another full day of total family entertainment. This year there will be live Ben 10 shows which are based on the hit TV series by Cartoon Network. Enjoy the various thrill rides and attractions, including Thomas Land for the younger generation and the Zoo over 15 acres, home to over 100 animals including primates, big cats, penguins etc. Return to our hotel in the early evening in time for dinner (optional).

Day 5: Today, after breakfast our next optional excursion shall take us to Lake Windermere in the Lake District. Weather permitting you may enjoy a cruise on the lake (cruise-extra) followed by some free time is given in the village of Windermere before we return to our hotel followed by dinner (optional) and overnight.

Day 6: After breakfast and room check-out, we depart from our hotel and drive through the English countryside before arriving in Stratford (the hometown of Shakespeare). Stratford-uponAvon is a charming market town and we shall have

Price Includes

• Flights Malta/Manchester & London/Malta on Airmalta • 5 Nights Accommodation at the Quality Hotel (or similar) in Stoke-on-Trent • 2 Nights Accommodation at the Holiday Inn Express London City (or similar) in London • Daily Breakfast • Excursion to Stratford • All Airport Taxes, Fuel Surcharge & Service Charge • Tour Leader

time to admire the traditional buildings and visit the half-timbered house which was Shakespeare’s birthplace. Afterwards we then continue our drive to London, where we shall check-in our 3-star hotel for the last part of our wonderful holiday. Later on in the evening you may wish to visit central London (public transport – extra), including Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square and China Town whilst enjoying the nightlife London has to offer.

Day 7: After breakfast we offer an optional excursion as we visit our final theme park - Thorpe Park. Offering numerous roller coasters, thrill rides, water rides & fun for all the family including the all new ride - The Swarm, Europe’s tallest winged rollercoaster.

Enjoy a full day with loads of awesome events and extreme thrills before we return to our hotel.

Day 8: Today, after breakfast and room check-out join our half day City Tour of London’s popular landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Parliament Square, the Big Ben, Whitehall and the Tower of London (extra), which was used over the years as a prison, fortress, palace and place for executions. Our coach shall then take us directly to London Heathrow Airport so as to check in for our Air Malta flight, which departs at 8.30 p.m. arriving in Malta at 00.40 a.m.

Excursions

Optionals: Alton Towers (transfers) Drayton Manor (transfers) Lake District

Thrope Park (transfer) London

Blackpool

Adults Children €32 €16 €32 €16 €38 €19 €30 €15 €28 €14 €34 €17

Total for all Excursions

€194

€97

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LOURDES PILGRIMAGE GROUP 1: 16 – 21 JULY GROUP 2: 13 - 18 AUGUST

(4 DAYS)

€ 489

FROM

ALSO VISITING: BARTRES, LAKE OF LOURDES, GAVARNIE, PONT D’ESPAGNE & LAKE ARTOUSTE Monday: Meet the tour leader at 9 p.m. at Malta International Airport to check-in for our Air Malta KM7446 flight to Lourdes. Departure is at 10.50 p.m. Arrival in Lourdes at 01.15 a.m. and transfer to our hotel for overnight.

Tuesday: Breakfast, followed by Mass in one of the many chapels in Lourdes, and afterwards we shall visit the Grotto where Our Lady appeared to Bernadette in 1858. Join the tour leader for a walk around the town to visit places of interest around Lourdes.

After lunch at our hotel we offer you an optional excursion to Bartres where Bernadette spent some time when she was a child and Lac du Lourdes. Before returning to the hotel for dinner, we shall visit the Meridien Shopping Centre. After dinner at our hotel we participate in the Aux Flambeaux procession and recite the Rosary at the Grotto.

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Thursday: After breakfast, we offer you a day excursion visiting Lake Artouste and it is an experience one should not miss. We start with a lovely drive through some of the most beautiful scenery to the foot of a mountain, 1250 meters above sea level. We take the cable car (cost incl.) and go up to Pic de Sagette (2,000 meters). Enjoy breathtaking views of the Pyrenees Mountains and green valleys beyond. Free time for lunch (packed lunch provided by our hotel). Relax

•All Rooms with Private Facilities •Daily Full Board (rooms kept until departure) •Airport Taxes, Fuel Surcharge & Service Charge •Tour Leader

and enjoy the unspoiled paradise before returning to your hotel. Dinner at our hotel.

Friday: We suggest an early Mass at the Grotto of the Apparations. After breakfast we suggest you walk up the Via Crucis, followed by some free time for shopping. After lunch we offer an optional excursion to Gavarnie. Following a photo stop at “Pont Du Napoleon” we move on to Gavarnie where one can admire the highest sited waterfall in Europe, at an altitude of 4,400 feet. To get there one has to either walk or else ride on horseback (extra). After dinner and room check-out a private coach will transfer us to Lourdes Airport where we check-in for our flight to Malta.

Saturday: Departure on Airmalta flight KM7447 at 2.05 a.m. arriving in Malta at 4.30 a.m.

Excursions

Price Includes

€489 •Direct Flights Malta/Lourdes/Malta on €495

Air Malta €565 •Transfers Airport/Hotel/Airport €415 •Accommodation in Lourdes at the 3-Star €445 Hotel Angelic (or similar)

Insurance: Adults €22 / Child €11

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Wednesday: We suggest an early breakfast to join the queue for bathing in the miraculous water. The rest of the morning is free for shopping or just to roam about the town. In the afternoon we suggest an optional excursion to Pont d’Espagne (1500 meters) for a 2-hour stop. After dinner we once again take part in the Aux Flambeaux procession, cross the River, and recite the Rosary.

Optionals: Adults Children Afternoon Bartres & Lake Of Lourdes €17 €8 Afternoon Gavarnie €24 €12 Afternoon Pont D’Espagne €24 €12 Day Lake Artouste (Incl. Cable Car) €50 €38

A discount of €15 per adult and €8 per child if all excursions are taken Excursions may only be organised if minimum amount of clients book

LOURDES PILGRIMAGE GROUP 1: 03 - 09 AUGUST GROUP 2: 05 – 11 SEPTEMBER

(5 DAYS) FROM

€ 529

VISITING: BARTRES, LAKE OF LOURDES, PONT D’ESPAGNE, GAVARNIE, LAKE ARTOUSTE, BIARRITZ, COL D’IBARDIN & ST. JEAN DE LUZ

Day1: Meet the tour leader at 8.50 p.m. at the Malta International Airport to check-in for our direct Air Malta flight KM7446 to Lourdes. Departure is at 10.50 p.m. and we should arrive in Lourdes at around 01.15 a.m. Transfer to our hotel, followed by assignment of rooms and overnight.

Day 2: Breakfast, followed by Mass in one of the many chapels in Lourdes, and afterwards we shall visit the Grotto where Our Lady appeared to Bernadette in 1858. Join the tour leader for a walk around the town to visit places of interest around Lourdes including the Boly windmill and Cachot where Bernadette’s family lived for some time. At the parish church we see Bernadette’s birth certificate. After lunch at our hotel we offer you an optional excursion to Bartres where Bernadette spent some time when she was a child and Lac du Lourdes. Before returning to the hotel for dinner, we shall visit the Meridien Shopping Centre. After dinner at our hotel we participate in the Aux Flambeaux procession and recite the Rosary at the Grotto.

Day 3: After breakfast we shall participate in the

Price Per Person Triple Twin Single Child U-6 (Sharing) Child U-12 (Sharing)

€529 €535 €625 €435 €475

Insurance: Adults €22 / Child €11

International Mass in the underground basilica of St. Pius X which has a capacity for 20,000 pilgrims. After lunch we offer an optional excursion to Gavarnie. Following a photo stop at “Pont Du Napoleon” we move on to Gavarnie where one can admire the highest sited waterfall in Europe, at an altitude of 4,400 feet.

To get there one has to either walk or else ride on horseback (extra). Dinner at the hotel. (For Group 2, this day shall be changed with Day 5).

Day 4: After breakfast we offer you an optional day excursion visiting Biarritz, Ibardin and St. Jean de Luz. (basic packed lunch provided). The coach will take us to the centre of Biarritz, which is located on the Atlantic coast and just 11 miles from the border with Spain. Join the tour leader for a walk through the town. We then proceed along the coast to the nearby St. Jean de Luz, a beautiful town located on the Basque coast. We then head to the mountain village of Col d’Ibardin, located on the boarder between Spain and France, where one can enjoy wonderful.

Dinner at our hotel.

the queue for bathing in the miraculous water. The rest of the morning is free for shopping or roaming around the town. In the afternoon we suggest an optional excursion to Pont d’Espagne (1500 meters) for a 2-hour stop. Return to our hotel for dinner. (For Group 2, this day shall be changed with Day 3).

Day 6: After breakfast, we offer you a day excursion visiting Lake Artouste and it is an experience one should not miss. We start with a lovely drive through some of the most beautiful scenery to the foot of a mountain, 1250 meters above sea level. We take the cable car (incl.) and go up to Pic de Sagette (2,000 meters). Enjoy breathtaking views of the Pyrenees Mountains and green valleys beyond. Free time for lunch (packed lunch provided by our hotel). Relax and enjoy the unspoiled paradise before returning to your hotel. After dinner and room check-out our private coach will transfer us at around 11.30 p.m. to Lourdes Airport where we check-in for our Airmalta flight KM7447 to Malta.

Day 5: We suggest an early breakfast so as to join

Day 7: Our flight departs from Lourdes at 02.05 a.m. and is scheduled to arrive back in Malta at 04.30 a.m.

Price Includes

Excursions

•Direct Flights Malta/Lourdes/Malta on Air Malta •Transfers Airport/Hotel/Airport • Accommodation at the 3-Star Hotel Angelic in Lourdes (or similar) • All Rooms with Private Facilities • Daily Full Board (rooms kept until departure) • All Taxes, Fuel Surcharge & Service Charge • Tour Leader

Optionals: Adults Children Day Biarritz & St. Jean Du Luz €35 €18 Afternoon Bartres & Lake Of Lourdes €17 €8 Afternoon Gavarnie €24 €12 Afternoon Pont D’Espagne €24 €12 Day Lake Artouste (Incl. Cable Car) €50 €38 A discount of €15 per adult and €8 per child if all excursions are taken Excursions may only be organised if minimum amount of clients book Orange Tours 2012

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SHRINES OF ITALY GROUP 1: 26 JUNE – 04 JULY GROUP 2: 04 – 12 SEPTEMBER

€ 949

FROM

VISITING: ROME, PIETRELCINA, SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO, MONTE ST. ANGELO, LANCIANO, CASCIA, ASSISI, SANTA MARIA DEGLI ANGELI, LORETO, PADOVA & VENICE Day 1: Meet the tour leader at 06.35 hrs. at Malta International airport for check-in on Air Malta flight KM612 departing to Rome at 08.35 hrs. Upon arrival in Rome at 10.00 hrs, we board our private coach for a free panoramic tour to enjoy the magnificent monuments, basilicas and squares of the Eternal city (Rome). Dinner and overnight in Rome.

Day 2: This morning following early mass, we depart to San Giovanni Rotondo, via the Campagna region.

We journey by coach through autostrada del Sole from Lazio to Campagna region. Our first stop will be in the rural village of Pietrelcina to view Saint Pio’s birthplace. We continue travelling eastwards to the Puglia region, passing by the Gargano Mountains until we reach the mystical mountain village of San Giovanni Rotondo where St.Pio spent the last 50 years of his life. Room check-in will be followed by dinner. Overnight in San Giovanni Rotondo.

Day 3: This morning we will celebrate mass at Saint Pio’s tomb and then visit his cell; the old church where he received his stigmata; his confessional, the miraculous Crucifix in the choir loft and the Church

Price Per Person

Triple Sharing €949 Twin Sharing €969 Single Room €1359 Children 2-11 Years Sharing With 2 Adults €679 Supplemnt For Group 1 €50

Insurance: Adults €22 / Child €11

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of Santa Maria Della Grazia. This afternoon will be free for personal devotion or shopping. After dinner the evening is free. Overnight in San Giovanni Rotondo.

Day 4: After breakfast we will have a guided tour of the colossal hospital – La Casa dell Sofferenza – House for the relief of Suffering. In the afternoon we proceed for a half day excursion to Mt Saint Angelo to visit the cave visited three times by St. Michael the Archangel himself. Dinner at hotel. Overnight in San Giovanni Rotondo Day 5: Following breakfast we depart by coach from San Giovanni Rotondo to the Umbrian Village of St. Rita in Cascia. We drive south along the Adriatic coast to Lanciano en-route to visit the Eucharistic Miracle where we celebrate mass before continuing to Cascia.

Upon arrival we pay a visit to the Saint’s body, the convent, the wall apiary and the miraculous crucifix in the cloistral convent where she lived. Room check-in will be followed by dinner at our hotel in Cascia.

Day 6: After breakfast we leave Cascia towards

Price Includes

• Air Malta Flight Malta/Rome – Milan/Malta • All transfers & sightseeing as indicated in the programme • Accommodation in Tourist Class hotels • 8 X Breakfast, 6 X Dinners + 2 Lunches • Rome City Tour • All Airport & City Taxes • Tour Manager • Spiritual Director

Assisi. Our spiritual director will guide us through the cathedral of San Ruffino, Santa Chiara’s basilica, and finally in the 3 basilicas which the simple tomb of St. Francis rest to lie. Check-in. After dinner the rest of the evening is free.

Day 7: After breakfast we depart to the Marian town of Loreto to visit the great shrine and the Holy House of Nazareth. After mass at the shrine, we proceed to St. Anthony’s town – Padova. Room check-in will be followed by time at leisure. Overnight in Padova.

Day 8: After breakfast the morning is free for shopping. Today we can offer you an optional full day excursion to the romantic city of Venice. In the evening we return to our hotel in time for dinner. Overnight in Padova.

Day 9: After breakfast we leave our hotel for a panoramic drive around the city of Milan. You will have time to enjoy this marvelous city until it’s time to leave to the airport in time to check-in on Air Malta flight KM627 departing at 21.20 hrs. We arrive in Malta at 23.15 hrs.

Excursions

Optionals:

Full Day Venice

Adults Child

€40

€25

SPAIN & PORTUGAL MARIAN SHRINES GROUP 1: 12-19 May GROUP 2: 13 - 20 October

FROM

€ 945

VISITING: MADRID, BURGOS, GARABANDAL, OVIEDO, SANTIAGO DI COMPOSTELA, FATIMA, LISBON, SALAMANCA & AVILA Saturday – Malta/Madrid Meet the tour leader at Malta International airport at 06.30 am for check-in on Ryanair flight FR5383 departing to Madrid at 9:30 am. Upon arrival in Madrid at 12:30 we travel to the city center for a panoramic tour of this vibrant and exciting city. Madrid shows the onlooker multiple faces that history has left behind, such as its medieval origins as an Arab-fortress characterized by its ancient buildings and the smell of the taverns. We’ll drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterised by Phillip II and his Renaissance and Baroque style buildings like those in the Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa. We will also have the opportunity to admire the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the elegant Plaza de Oriente amongst others. Our tour comes to an end when we return to our hotel for check-in and dinner.

Sunday – Madrid/Burgos/Garabandal After breakfast depart Madrid, heading to Burgos in northern Spain. Burgos is home to the wondrous gothic cathedral whose construction spanned from the 13th to the 15th century. Burgos is rich in ancient churches and convents. The three most notable are the cathedral, with its chapel of the Condestables de Castilla, the monastery of Las Huelgas, and the Carthusian monastery of Miraflores. In the afternoon as we drive through the scenic countryside of Cantabria, Spain we will enjoy the lush green mountains before we arrive to the hamlet of Garabandal. Dinner and accommodation for tonight will be at one of the modest hotels in Garabandal. This sparsely populated village consists of approximately 90 humble dwellings. Overnight in Garabandal.

Monday – Garabandal/Oviedo/Santiago De Compostela Breakfast at hotel. Little has changed in this rural town of Garabandal since Jun 18, 1961 when four children had an apparition first of an Angel sent to prepare the children for a visit from the Virgin. From Jul 2, 1961 periodically until Nov 13, 1965, the Blessed Virgin visited them, speaking, guiding and confiding secrets of future events. The children reported a promised future miracle at the grove of pine trees on a bluff overlooking the village of Garabandal. While in Garabandal, we will visit the places associated

Price Per Person

Sharing in a triple room Sharing in a double room Single room Child 2-11years

€ 945 € 965 € 1155 on Request

Insurance: Adults €22 / Child €11

with the apparition: Homes of the Visionaries, Village Church, Village Cemetery, Miracle of the Visible Host, and The Pines. We, also, have time for private devotions, before we continue to Oviedo. The relic which is held in the Camara Santa in the Cathedral of Oviedo is a piece of cloth measuring approximately 84 x 53 cm. There is no image on this cloth. To the naked eye only stains are visible but more is visible under a microscope. The remarkable thing about this cloth is that both tradition and scientific studies claim that the cloth was used to cover and clean the face of Jesus after the crucifixion. Late in the afternoon, we depart for Santiago de Compostela arriving in the evening in time for dinner. Check in hotel. Overnight in Santiago de Compostela.

Tuesday – Santiago De Compostela/Fatima Breakfast at hotel. Today we will attend Holy Mass at the 1,000 year old Cathedral. Tradition holds that St. James (Santiago in Spanish) the Apostle brought the Gospel message to Spain in 40 A.D. Years later James returned to Jerusalem and died a martyr’s death. His remains were eventually brought back to Santiago where today they are reserved in a silver reliquary located in the crypt behind the main altar of the cathedral. The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is one of the finest pieces of architecture in Europe and features magnificent caricatures of apostles, prophets and angels. After time for lunch (extra) we proceed to our next destination – Fatima. After room check-in and dinner at hotel one may join in the Candlelight and Rosary procession.

Wednesday – Fatima/Lisbon/Fatima After breakfast we head to Lisbon for a full day excursion. Your sightseeing tour of Lisbon takes you on a drive down Liberty Avenue to Rossio, in the very heart of the city. You will then have stops at Jeronimos Monastery (a UNESCO World Heritage site), Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries, perhaps Lisbon’s most famous sight. We return to Fatima in time for a quick shower and dinner at the hotel. Possibility to assist the Candle procession.

Overnight.

Thursday - Fatima After breakfast and mass, the leader will organise a visit to the new church and the Apparition Chapel to

see the fatal bullet which Mehmet Ali Agca shot on Pope John Paul II way back in 1981. The Polish Pope firmly believed that the intercession of Our Lady of Fatima spared his life, and the bullet that nearly killed him has now been placed in the crown on a famous statue of the Virgin Mary at the Fatima shrine. In the afternoon we go to Valinhos to start the Way of the Cross which will lead us to Aljustrel home of the three shepherds. Visit the parish church where the children were baptized and the cemetery. Back to our hotel for dinner followed by time at leisure. Overnight in Fatima.

Friday - Fatima/Salamanca/Avila After breakfast we leave Fatima and travel to Salamanca in western Spain, nicknamed “La Ciudad Dorada” (The Golden City) because of its Renaissance sandstone buildings and the golden glow of Villamoyor Stone, a type of sandstone coming from a quarry close by. Known both for its monumental sights and great University. Founded in 1218, it is the oldest University in Spain and the fifth oldest in the world. The university is, together with tourism, the economic engine of Salamanca. We visit the famous old Romanesque Cathedral built in the 12th century, whose vault of the apse was frescoed by the early Renaissance painter Nicolas Florentino. In the treasury is the bronze crucifix that was carried into battle before El Cid. The afternoon finds us heading to Avila, birthplace of St. Teresa of Avila known for its medieval city walls constructed of brown granite in 1090 and containing eighty eight towers and nine gateways that are still in excellent repair. We visit the church where St. Teresa had frequent visions and ecstatic experiences. We will also see the 17th century convent, the house where St. Teresa was born and the relics, along with those of her friend St.John of the Cross, in a small museum. We later check-in at a 3*hotel where we shall have dinner followed by time at leisure. Overnight in Avila.

Saturday - Avila/Madrid Our holiday comes to an end when we finally drive to Madrid airport for check-in on Ryanair flight FR5382 departing to Malta at 06:25 am. Our expected time of arrival in Malta is scheduled at 09:05 am.

Price Includes

• Ryanair flights Malta/Madrid/Malta • Private coach throughout; and all sightseeing as indicated in the programme • Accommodation in Tourist Class hotels • 6 Breakfast & 7 dinners.

• 15 Kilos baggage allowance + 10 kilos hand luggage • Half day tour of Santiago including English speaking guide • Full day tour of Lisbon including English speaking guide • Half day tour of Madrid including English speaking guide • Tour leader/spiritual director Orange Tours 2012

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SPLENDID TYROL GROUP 1: 14 – 21 AUGUST GROUP 2: 18 – 25 SEPTEMBER * (OKTOBERFEST TOUR)*

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€ 489

VISITING: SALZBURG, INNSBRUCK, LAKE ACHENSEE, RATTENBERG, MUNICH, BRESSANONE, VIPITENO, GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, ALPACH, EAGLE’S NEST, LAKE KOENIGSEE & KRIMML WATERFALLS. (For Group 2 - Oktoberfest instead of Bressanone/Vipiteno) Tuesday: Meet the tour leader at 7.30 a.m. at the Malta Int. Airport to check-in for our Airmalta flight to Munich, departing at 9.25 a.m. After arrival, our coach shall transfer us to our hotel located in a picture-postcard village a few minutes’ drive from Innsbruck. As it is still too early to be given our rooms, we offer you an optional afternoon excursion visiting Innsbruck.

On arrival, a short walking tour is conducted by the tour leader to highlight the various important sites found in the capital city of the Tyrol region. We shall head back to our hotel in the early evening followed by assignment of all rooms and dinner (optional).

Wednesday: After breakfast we offer a wonderful optional day excursion as we first drive north-west to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, one of the most famous German skiing resorts. We stop for free time in this charming village which is located at the foot of Germany’s highest mountain – the Zugspitz, on the German/Austria border followed by a stop on the shores of the beautiful lake Eibsee. We shall then head to the town of Achenkirch located on the shores of Lake Achensee. Here we shall board a boat (price incl.) for a cruise on the lake, before we arrive at the lake-side resort of Pertisau where we shall have some free time before being met by our coach. We shall then return to our hotel for dinner (optional) and overnight.

Thursday: A hearty breakfast will start your day perfectly in order to enjoy an optional day excursion visiting Herrenchiemsee & Salzburg. We shall first stop Prien and by boat (not incl) we shall visit Herrenisland, site of King Ludwig II’s final monument – Castle Herrenchiemsee (entr. not incl.). We then continue to Salzburg and you may join the tour leader for a walking tour of this beautiful city. Have some free time for lunch (extra) or shopping on Getreidegasse, Salzburg’s main shopping street. Return to our hotel followed by dinner (optional).

Friday: Today, after breakfast, we offer you a marvellous optional day excursion visiting the famous Eagles Nest and Lake Koenigsee in Germany. Our first

Price Per Person

Special Normal Triple €489 €589 Twin €519 €619 Single €609 €709 Child (Sharing) €379 €449 Half Board (7meals for Grps 1) € 56 € 56 Half Board (6meals for Grp 2) € 48 € 48

Insurance: Adults €22 / Child €11 The Special rates are only applicable should all excursions and Half Board supplement be taken

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stop shall be at Mount Kehlstein, where by taking a small bus (extra), we will go up to the renovated Hitler’s tea house, known as the ‘Eagles Nest’ (weather permitting. Should it be impossible, as an alternative we would visit the Salt Mines). From here we would enjoy the incredible views over the Alps. After returning to the base of the mountain, our coach shall take us to the nearby Lake Koenigsee, Germany’s highest lake, framed with steep mountain walls. Return to our hotel for dinner (optional) and overnight.

Saturday: Today we can offer you an optional full day excursion visiting Munich, the capital of Bavaria. On arrival we shall enjoy a city tour of Munich including the Olympic village, the Bavarian Parliament, the Peace Angel, the old and new Pinakothek, Koenigsplatz, Glyphotek and other places of interest. The coach will drop us in the city centre and you can join the tour leader for a walk along the famous Kaufingerstrasse, where all the big department stores can be found. Dinner (extra) in our hotel and the rest of the evening is free.

Sunday: Today, after breakfast, we will offer an optional day excursion in Italy and the Alto Adige region. Crossing the Brenner Pass, which connects Italy with Northern Europe and has its highest point at 1347 meters above sea level, we would enjoy unforgettable views of the grand mountains. We first stop in Vipiteno. Explore the picturesque main street of this town. Our next jewel to be visited today will be Bressanone surrounded by a ring of mountains. Some free time for shopping and lunch (not incl.). Dinner (optional) at the hotel.

Monday: After our breakfast we offer you another optional day excursion, this time visiting the wonderful region of Tyrol. Our first stop would be in the village of Alpbach, from where we will take a cable car (incl.) to the Wiedersberger Horn (2128 metres).

You will be able to see amazing views over one of the most beautiful valleys in the Tirol. We shall then visit Rattenberg, a centuries old typical village. Here we

Price Includes

•Airmalta flights Malta/Munich/Malta •7 Nights Accommodation at the 3 Star Hotel Alpine Traubenwirt located in Birgitz (Group 1 ) & Clubhotel Edelweiss in Gotzens (Group 2) or similar.

•Daily Buffet Breakfast •Transfers Airport/Hotel/Airport •All Taxes, Fuel Surcharge & Service Charge •Tour Leader •Welcome Drink upon Arrival

should have the opportunity to visit Nagelschmiedhaeuser (entrance incl.), the oldest and most incredible house to be found in the village. We shall then drive to the skiing resort of Krimml, world famous for the spectacular waterfalls found here (entr. incl). We return to our hotel in time for dinner (optional) and overnight.

Tuesday: Early room check out and transfer to Munich airport where we check-in for our Airmalta flight departing at 12.40 p.m. Arrival in Malta should be at 2.55 p.m. * FOR GROUP 2 - OKTOBERFEST TOUR (18-25 SEPTEMBER), THE PROGRAMME WOULD BE AMENDED ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS, AS FOLLOWS: Day 5 (Saturday - 22 September) Today after breakfast we offer an optional excursion to Munich and Oktoberfest by night. We shall first drive to Munich and enjoy a sightseeing tour followed by a walking tour of the centre before having some free time for shopping. We shall then transfer to the Oktoberfest grounds to enjoy the atmosphere of the Oktoberfest by night. Visit the huge beer tents for a mug (1 litre) of beer while eating typical Bavarian dishes.

(We depart from Munich in the late evening and so tonight we will not have dinner at our hotel due to late arrival).

COST: Adults - €32 & Children – €16 Day 6 (Sunday - 23 September): Today, after our breakfast, we offer you an optional transfer to Munich to witness the splendid official opening parade of the Oktoberfest. Folklore groups from all parts of Bavaria and some from neighbouring countries will keep you fascinated for more than 2 hours. The rest of the day is free to enjoy the Oktoberfest. Make sure to visit the beer tents and join in the fun and spirit of the Oktoberfest. Return to our hotel in the evening for dinner (optional) and overnight.

COST: Adults - €30 & Children – €15

Excursions

Optionals: Adults Children Day Garmisch & Lake Achensee €34 €17 Day Salzburg €34 €17 Day Bressanone & Vipiteno * €30 €15 Day Alpach & Waterfalls €40 €20 Afternoon Innsbruck €26 €13 Day Munich * €32 €16 Day Eagles Nest & Lake Koenigsee €34 €17 Total Cost for All Excursions €230 €115

BLACK FOREST GROUP 1 : 16 JULY - 23 JULY GROUP 2 : 13 - 20 AUGUST

€ 569

CENTRALLY LOCATED HOTEL IN STRASBOURG

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VISITING: FREIBURG, RHINE FALLS, STRASBOURG, HEIDELBERG, LUCERN, BASEL, TRIBERG, LAKE TITISEE (BLACK FOREST), EUROPA PARK & COLMAR Monday: Meet the tour leader at 1.30 p.m. at Malta International Airport to check-in for our direct Air Malta flight to Frankfurt, departing at 3.25 p.m. After our arrival transfer by coach to our centrally located hotel in Strasbourg followed by room allocation. You may wish to enjoy a short walk around the neighbourhood of our hotel.

Tuesday: After breakfast, you may join the tour leader for a free walking tour of the historical centre of Strasbourg. We shall explore the city centre and its shopping streets, including the “Place de la République”, the Notre-Dame Cathedral and the picturesque area of the “Petite France”. After lunch (extra) you are free to continue exploring this wonderful town and we suggest that you take a cruise on the canals of Strasbourg (not incl.) from where you will be able to admire the panorama of the city from a different perspective.

Wednesday: After breakfast, we offer you the possibility to join our optional day excursion visiting the ‘Capital’ of the Black Forest, Freiburg and the Swiss city of Basel. We begin by driving across the border into Germany and pass through the southern part of the largest and most beautiful German forest before arriving in Freiburg. The lovely heart of this city is known as the Munsterplatz, with the magnificent 800-year old Cathedral overpowering the rest of the city! After some free time we shall then drive on to Basel, Switzerland’s second largest city. Enjoy walking through the Old Town area, seeing amongst others the great 12th century cathedral and the narrow

Price Per Person Special Normal Triple Twin Single Child (Sharing)

€569 €579 €849 €299

€669 €679 €949 €389

Insurance: Adults €22 / Child €11 The Special rates are only applicable should all excursions and Half Board supplement be taken

streets with many 13th and 14th century houses. We shall return back to Strasbourg in the late afternoon.

Thursday: After breakfast, you may wish to join our optional day excursion visiting the beautiful city of Luzern and the famous Rhine Falls. In Lucerne we may explore the Old Town and the famous wooden roofed Chapel Bridge. As you cross the bridge, one can see the octagonal and picturesque Water Tower.

After free time for lunch (extra) or further personal sightseeing, we shall then drive on to the impressive Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen, where we shall have ample time to admire the beautiful Rhine Falls. We shall return back to Strasbourg in the late afternoon.

Friday: After breakfast, join the tour leader for an exciting day as we visit Europa Park in Rust, Germany’s largest theme park (entr. fee extra). The park offers countless attractions for visitors of all ages and here you will find 12 different lands to explore; all with different rides, attractions and shows. Return to our hotel in time for dinner. After dinner (extra) we may visit a nearby pub Saturday: Today join our optional excursion visiting the Black Forest, where we’ll drive through beautiful countryside and you may enjoy the panorama before we arrive at Lake Titisee a popular summer resort that lies on the glacial lake with the same name. Enjoy a boat ride on the lake (extra) or alternatively browse amongst the numerous souvenir shops. Later on we drive to Triberg, a village in the middle of the Black Forest that is famous because it is home to the manu-

Price Includes

•Flights Malta/Frankfurt/Malta on Airmalta •7 Nights Accommodation in a 3-Star superior Mercure Hotel located in central Strasbourg •Daily Buffet Breakfast •All Rooms With Private Facilities •Transfers Frankfurt Airport / Hotel / Frankfurt Airport •Services Of a Tour Leader •All Taxes, Fuel Surcharge & Service Charge •Free Walking Tour Of Strasbourg •Free Tour of Heidelberg

facturers of cuckoo clocks. We shall have enough time to appreciate the highest waterfall (at 162m) in Germany. On our way back to Strasbourg we will also show you the European Parliament, the European Court of Human Rights and the Council of Europe.

Return to our hotel in the late afternoon. Later you may join the tour leader for a relaxing walk along the illuminated canals of Strasbourg.

Sunday: Today we offer you a wonderful optional day excursion, visiting Colmar and the Wine Route.

We shall first take the wine route situated between Strasbourg and Colmar. We shall drive past several small traditional villages with houses decorated with flowers and shall also have the opportunity to stop and explore one, Riquewihr, a preserved Middle Ages town. On our arrival in Colmar, you may join the tour leader for a tour of the city centre, the capital of Upper Alsace. We return back to our hotel in the late afternoon and afterwards we suggest you join the tour leader and visit a local pub for a final drink (extra) in the centre of Strasbourg.

Monday: After breakfast and room check-out, we offer a free excursion visiting Heidelberg, the site of Germany’s most famous university since 1386. Join the tour leader for a walk along the river Neckar to the Alte Brucke. Here one may enjoy the splendid views of the castle ruins, with their sandstone ramparts distinct against the green of the forest, and of the old town. We shall then head for Frankfurt airport to check in for our direct Air Malta flight departing at 7.50 p.m., and arriving in Malta at 9.45 p.m.

Excursions

Optionals: Adults Children •Day Lucern & Rhine Falls €42 €21 •Day Europa Park (Entr. not incl.)€32 €16 •Day Black Forest/Lake Titisee €40 €20 •Day Colmar & Wine Route €40 €20 •Day Freiburg & Basel €36 €18 Total cost for all Excursions €190 N.B: We are not offering a half board supplement on this tour but there are numerous restaurants, pizzerias and fast food outlets near our hotel.

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GROUP 1: 14 – 21 AUGUST GROUP 2: 04 – 11 SEPTEMBER

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€ 409

VISITING: BUDAPEST, VIENNA, DANUBE BEND, LAKE BALATON, GODOLLO, PUSZTA & EGER Tuesday: Meet the tour leader at 10.15 a.m. at the Malta International Airport and check-in for our Air Malta flight to Budapest, departing at 12.15 p.m. After our arrival in Hungary, our private coach shall transfer us to our hotel followed by room allocation. After dinner (optional) you may then wish to join our tour leader on an optional evening sightseeing city tour.

This city is situated on the River Danube and is in fact two towns (Buda and Pest) linked together by many spectacular bridges.

Wednesday: After an early breakfast, we offer an optional day excursion visiting Vienna, the City of Music.

On our arrival in Austria’s capital city we shall make a short stop at the Schonbrunn Palace. Our next stop would be at the famous Hunderwasserhaus with its unique but impressive design. We then continue our panoramic city tour passing by numerous important buildings. The rest of the afternoon is free and you may admire some important sites such as the Hofburg (Imperial Palace) and the imposing St. Stephen Cathedral. We shall then return to our hotel in Budapest in the evening for dinner (extra) and overnight.

Thursday: After breakfast, we offer you an optional morning city tour of Budapest, also known as the “Pearl of the Danube”. We shall begin our excursion by enjoying the stunning panorama of the city from the citadel situated on the top of Gellert Hill. Our city tour also gives us the opportunity to view the picturesque

Price Per Person

Special Normal Triple €409 €509 Twin €439 €539 Single €589 €689

Child (U-12 Sharing) €229 €329

Half Board (X 7 Dinners) - €112 Insurance: Adults €22 / Child €11 * The Special rates are only applicable should the Excursions package be taken.

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Fishermen’s Bastion, Church of St. Matthias, Parliament Building, the Royal Palace and Heroes Square.

At the end of the city tour, our coach shall drop us in the pedestrian area of Budapest for some free time for lunch (not incl.) or shopping. In the evening we suggest you visit a folklore show in one of Budapest’s foremost nightclubs.

Friday: Today after our breakfast we offer you an optional day excursion visiting the Danube Bend.

We shall start with a visit to the picturesque baroque town of Szentendre, with its skyline dominated by seven churches. Later on we shall explore another town, Visegrad, which used to be a Roman stronghold. We will end our excursion in the town of Esztergom just across the river from the Slovak Republic.

We shall return to our hotel in Budapest for dinner (not incl.) and overnight.

Saturday: Today we offer you an optional day excursion visiting Godollo and Puszta. The beautiful Royal Palace in Godollo is one of the largest baroque palaces of the world. Afterwards we shall head for the Puszta region where we shall have the opportunity to attend a special horse show. This unique show, which also includes lunch (incl.), is a presentation of a centuries-old horse riding tradition by professional riders. We shall return to our hotel in the late afternoon followed by dinner (optional).

Price Includes

•Airmalta flights Malta/Budapest/Malta •7 Nights Accommodation at the 4-Star Hotel Hungaria (or similar) in Budapest •All Rooms with Private Shower/WC, TV, Tel & A/C. •Daily Breakfast •Transfers Airport/Hotel/Airport •Services of a Tour Leader •Airport Taxes, Fuel Surcharge & Service Charge

Sunday: After breakfast we offer you another optional day excursion visiting Lake Balaton, with its 197 kms of shoreline is the largest freshwater lake in central Europe. We shall visit Balatonfured, a busy pleasure port and which also enjoys a historical reputation as a spa centre due to its mineral springs and baths. We shall later drive on to the Tihany peninsula, which sticks out across the lake. We shall have enough time to enjoy a relaxing walk in the charming streets and lanes of this resort. Dinner (optional) at the hotel.

Monday: After our breakfast you may wish to join our optional day excursion to the wonderful region of Eger in Northern Hungary. Famous for the worldrenowned wine produced there and also for the attractive Baroque buildings it boasts, such as the Basilica, the Archbishop’s Palace. One also finds the Turkish minaret. We shall return to our hotel in Budapest in the late afternoon. After dinner (extra) we suggest you take a cruise (extra) on the river Danube so as to see Budapest’s monuments from a different perspective.

Tuesday: After breakfast we shall check out of our rooms and have left the morning free for leisure before our coach transfers us to Budapest airport for check-in for our Air Malta flight departing at 3.15 p.m. to arrive in Malta at 5.25 p.m.

Excursions

Optionals: • Evening City Tour • Morning Budapest • Day Vienna • Day Danube Bend • Day Lake Balaton • Day Godollo & Puzsta (incl Lunch) • Day Eger • Total for all Excursions

Adults Children €15 € 7 €24 €12 €38 €19 €36 €18 €35 €17 €48 €34 €230

€35 €17 €125

PRAGUE & THE CZECH REPUBLIC

€ 369

29 AUGUST – 05 SEPTEMBER

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VISITING: PRAGUE, CESKY KRUMLOV, KUTNA HORA, KARLOVY VARY, DRESDEN & LIBEREC Wednesday 29th August: Meet the tour leader at 2.30 p.m. at Malta International Airport to check-in for our direct Air Malta flight to Prague, departing at 4.30 p.m. After arrival in Prague at 9.10 p.m., our coach will take us to our centrally located 4-star hotel (just a few minutes walk away from Prague’s main boulevard, Wenceslas Square), followed by room allocation and overnight.

Thursday 30th August: After breakfast, join the tour leader for an optional day city tour of Czech Republic’s capital. Prague’s reputation as one of Europe’s most beautiful cities is justly deserved. We shall visit the Prague castle (entrance fee extra), one of the largest castles in the world and one of Prague’s most popular attractions, including St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace and the Basilica of St. George. Our excursion then takes us to the famous Wenceslas Square and the 516 meter long Charles Bridge. We return to our hotel in the afternoon and in the evening you may decide to attend an opera or a classical concert (to be booked on the spot at extra payment).

Friday 31st August: Today we offer you an optional day tour as we visit the UNESCO listed town of Cesky Krumlov. Guarded by the huge Renaissance style castle (entr. fee extra), Cesky Krumlov is considered to be Bohemia’s most beautiful town. We shall visit the superbly preserved Old Town, a UNESCO World

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Special* Normal Per Adult Sharing a Triple €369 €469 Per Adult Sharing a Twin

€389 €489 Per Adult in a Single €579 €679 Child (U’12) Sharing With 2 Adults €299 €379 * The Special rates are only applicable should all excursions be taken

Heritage Site. We return to our hotel in Prague in the late afternoon.

Saturday 01st September: Today has been kept free for shopping or further personal sightseeing of this beautiful city so after breakfast enjoy strolling around the centre of Prague. We suggest that this evening you go and see the Musical Dancing Fountains (fee extra) at the Prague Exhibition Grounds.

Sunday 02nd September: After breakfast, today’s optional excursion takes us to the town of Karlovy Vary (known as Karlsbad in German). The city was founded in the 14th century by Charles IV and according to legend the Emperor had the city built soon after the accidental discovery of thermal springs by his hunting entourage. In Karlovy Vary one will find many shops where one can dabble in porcelain and glassware, or taste the local liqueur and the highly prized wafers.

In the late afternoon we head back to our hotel in Prague.

Monday 03rd September: Today, after breakfast, we offer you an optional tour to Dresden, in Germany.

One cannot talk about the history of architecture and not mention the Dresden Zwinger, the Frauenkirche Church, Semper Opera House and Royal Palace as well as many other historical monuments and ensembles that determine the image of the city. Early evening

Price Includes

•Flights Malta/Prague/Malta on Airmalta •7 Nights Accommodation at the 4 Star Hotel Christie In Prague (or similar) •Daily Breakfast •All Rooms With Private Facilities •Transfers Prague Airport / Hotel / Prague Airport •Service of a Tour Leader •All Taxes, Fuel Surcharge & Service Charge

return back to Prague.

Tuesday 04th September: After breakfast, join our optional day excursion as we visit Liberec, in Northern Bohemia, located close to the border with Germany and Poland. After a short walking tour of the city, our coach shall drive to the foot of Mount Jested, where we will have the opportunity to take the cable car (extra charge and subject to weather conditions) and go to the top of the mountain where one can enjoy splendid views of Northern Bohemia into Poland and Germany. Return back to Prague in the late afternoon.

Being our final evening you may wish to join the tour leader for a visit to the centre of this magnificence city by night.

Wednesday 05th September: After breakfast and room check out we suggest you join our optional day tour visiting the central Bohemian town of Kutna Hora. The town’s most impressive monument is the magnificent St. Barbara’s Cathedral, enriched with beautiful paintings. After some free time for lunch, we then drive to Cesky Stemberk Castle (entrance fee extra), towering over a small village and the Sazava River. We then return to our hotel followed by transfer to Prague International airport for our Airmalta flight which is estimated to depart at 8 p.m. Arrival in Malta at 10.30 p.m. with happy memories of Czech Republic and ex East Germany.

Excursions

Optionals: Day Prague Day Cesky Krumlov Day Kutna Hora Day Karlovy Vary Day Dresden Day Liberec Total for all Excursion

Adults Children €26 €13 €36 €18 €36 €18 €36 €18 €38 €19 €38 €19

€210

€105

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POLAND

THE LAND OF POPE JOHN PAUL THE II GROUP 1: 11 - 18 JULY GROUP 2: 22 - 29 AUGUST GROUP 3: 19 - 26 SEPTEMBER

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€ 579

VISITING: CZESTOCHOWA AND THE BLACK MADONNA, ZAKOPANE, JASNA GORA, KRAKOW, OSWIECIM (AUSCHWITZ), WADOWICE & THE MINES OF WIELICKA Wednesday: Meet the tour leader at 11.30 a.m. at Malta International Airport and check-in for Ryan air flight FR8811 departing at 1.55 p.m. to Krakow. We arrive in Krakow at 3.55 p.m.) Pick up by private coach and transfer to our centrally 4-star hotel namely Hotel Centrum. Assignment of all rooms followed by dinner (optional) and a familiarization walk.

Thursday: After breakfast we offer an optional excursion of Poland’s capital - Krakow. The city also offers a wide spectrum of museums, churches, art galleries, theatres, historic cellars, clubs, bars and restaurants with live music. Tourists say “Krakow is a magical city” and they are right. During our tour of this Royal City we shall see the Main Market Square, the Cloth Hall and St. Mary’s Basilica (entrance included) with Wit Stwosz Altar, and Wawel Castlel (entr. fees incl). Some free time for lunch in the centre of Krakow. In the afternoon we visit the church of the Divine Mercy, Nowa Huta and stop in Lagiewniki for a visit. After dinner (optional) at our hotel we suggest an optional folklore show to be booked at the hotel.

Friday: After breakfast we offer you an optional excursion to Czestochowa and Jasna Gora. Poland was converted to Christianity more than a thousand years ago, in the year 966. Since then thousands of churches and numerous shrines have been erected.

Over the centuries Catholicism has bound the nation together. It is within it that the Polish people seek their national identity for Christian traditions are still alive. Throngs of pilgrims visit places of worship and sanctuaries every year. The continuous influence of Pope John Paul II, that supports and strengthens the Catholic spirit, is obvious everywhere you go. We move towards Czestochowa, to visit to the Pauline Monastery of Jasna Gora, the pilgrimage centre of Poland. The visit includes the majestic Basilica, the Treasury and the Chapel of the Black Madonna. On our way back to Krakow, we shall visit the Wygiezlow

Price Per Person

Normal

Triple €579

Twin €589

Single €739

Child (U-12 Sharing) €499

Half Board (X 7 Dinners) - €63 Insurance: Adults €22 / Child €11 * The Special rates are only applicable should the Excursions package be taken.

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open-air museum (entr. fee extra). This is a folklore and cultural museum showing a wooden church, wooden forge, wooden mill and other objects from Poland’s past. Dinner (optional) at our hotel. The evening is free for leisure in the centre of Krakow.

Saturday: Breakfast at our hotel. Today we offer you an optional excursion to the Tatra Mountains and the most famous town Zakopane. The Tatra Mountain region is one of the most favourite holiday resorts of Poland. Admirable landscapes, healthy climate and a unique atmosphere shall make your visit here an unforgettable experience. Zakopane is an adorable place of marvelous landscapes, unspoiled nature and fresh air. It also provides an opportunity for an encounter with unique regional culture and art plus a chance to search for souvenirs. A visit to the marvelous wooden church in Zakopane is a must while one enjoys the generally-relaxed atmosphere of this mountain town. We return to Krakow in time for dinner. (optional) Sunday: After breakfast we suggest an optional excursion to Wadowice, Kalwaria Zebrzydowska and Oswiecim better known as Auschwitz-Birkenau.

In Wadowice, the birthplace of the late Pope Karol Wojtyla we visit the only remaining medieval building in the town - the Presbytery of the Parish Church. It was here where Pope John Paul II lived from 1920 until he left grammar school. We shall visit the house where he used to live. In the vicinity is Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, an important place of pilgrimage for Southern Poland. Object of the pilgrimages is the basilica of Our Lady of the Angels, perched on a wooded hill next to a Bernardine monastery. The Virgin Mary sanctuary was consecrated in the year 1887, and on this hill, is the oldest Calvary in Poland. It is also one of the biggest centres of the Polish furniture industry.

We return to our hotel in the afternoon. Dinner (optional) at our hotel.

Price Includes

• Flights Malta/Krakow/Malta with Ryanair • 15 Kilos baggage + 10 kilos hand luggage allowance (25 kgs in total) • Transfers airport /hotel/airport • 7 nights accommodation at the 4-star Hotel Centrm • All rooms with private facilities, Sat.-TV, telephone & AC • Daily breakfast • Experienced tourleader

Monday: After breakfast we offer an optional excursion to the marvelous Pieniny National Park. The park covers the central part of the Pieniny Mountains and offers a beautiful varied landscape and some impressive limestone rock formations. Trzy Korony and Sokolica are picturesque peaks towering over amazing river gorges. We have also included in this tour, a traditional rafting trip down the Dunajec River which gives you the opportunity to admire this splendid National Park from a different perspective. Local curiosities are the pine forests that cover the inaccessible rocks. Another amazing feature is the abundance of different species of butterflies. We return to Krakow in the afternoon. After dinner (optional) the rest of the evening is free.

Tuesday: After breakfast we left the morning free for shopping. Try the newly opened ‘Gallery Kazimierz’.

In the afternoon we offer you an optional half day excursion to Wieliczka (entr. fee included) for a tour of Europe’s oldest, still operating, salt mine, also recognized by UNESCO as a World’s Heritage Monument. This deposit of rock salt in Wieliczka-Bochnia has been mined since the 13th century. Spread over nine levels, it has 300 km of galleries with works of art, altars, and statues sculpted in the salt, that offer a fascinating pilgrimage into the past of a major industrial undertaking. We return to our hotel in the late afternoon in time for dinner (optional).

Wednesday: After breakfast the morning is free for last minute shopping or sightseeing. A 2.00 pm a private coach will pick us up to transfer us to Krakow Airport where we check-in for our Ryan-air flight FR8812 departing at 4.20 p.m. to arrive at 7.00 p.m. in Malta.

Excursions

Optionals: Adults City Tour & Divine Mercy Church €20 Czestochowa/Jasna Gora

€36 Zakopane

€42 Wadowice, Auschwitz €42 Pieniny National Park €36 Wieliecka Salt Mines €39

Children €10 €20 €17 €17 €20 €23

All Excursions

€107

€215

AUSTRIA, GERMANY & THE CZECH REPUBLIC GROUP 1: 18 – 25 JULY GROUP 2: 15 – 22 AUGUST GROUP 3: 12 – 19 SEPTEMBER

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€ 539

VISITING: SALZKAMMERGUT (SOUND OF MUSIC), MONDSEE, ST. WOLFGANG, LINZ, SALZBURG, EAGLES NEST, VIENNA, CESKY KRUMLOV, BUDEJOVICE, MELK, MARIAZELL, STEYR & PASSAU Wednesday: Meet the tour leader at 5.30 a.m. at the Malta International Airport for check-in on our Airmalta flight departing at 7.20 a.m. After our arrival in Vienna our coach shall take us to our superior 4-star hotel in Linz. Since it is still too early for room check-in, we offer an optional half day excursion to the beautiful city of Steyr which boasts of a glorious past, giving its name to the province of Styria and becoming, for a time, a rival to Vienna. Enjoy a walk through the Old Town before we return to our hotel.

In the evening you may wish to enjoy a stroll through Linz, and appreciate the capital of Upper Austria.

Thursday: After breakfast, we shall visit the wonderful city of Salzburg & the beautiful Salzkammergut area.

After our arrival in Salzburg you could join the tour leader for a walk through the Old Town. Afterwards enjoy some free time for personal sightseeing or shopping on Getreidegasse, Salzburg’s main shopping street before we then drive to the village of Mondsee, where we shall see the beautiful Parish Church which was the setting of the wedding in the film ‘Sound of Music’. After some free time we continue on our way to St. Wolfgang, a pretty village on the lake with the same name. We return to our hotel in the late afternoon followed by dinner (extra) and overnight.

Friday: Today, after an early breakfast we offer (optional) a day excursion to the wonderful capital city of Austria - Vienna. Upon our arrival we shall make a short stop at the Schonbrunn Palace to see its marvellous grounds and the famous Nettuno fountain.

We then continue on our panoramic city tour passing

Price Per Person

Special Normal Triple €539 €639 Twin €559 €659 Single €669 €769 Child (U’12 sharing) €399 €479 * The Special rates are only applicable should all excursions be taken Insurance: Adults €22 / Child €11

by numerous important buildings. We shall then have some free time and you may admire some important sites such as the Hofburg (Imperial Palace) and the imposing St. Stephen Cathedral or you may spend some free time for shopping on Mariahilferstrasse.

Saturday: After breakfast we offer an optional day excursion to the beautiful Bavarian town of Passau.

Described as the Bavarian Venice and also The City of Three Rivers, magical Passau is very much defined by water. Situated on a peninsula where the River Danube is met by the River Inn from the south and the Rive Ilz from the Bavarian Forest to the North. One may admire the beautiful scenery by taking a boat ride (not incl. and subject to weather conditions). Enjoy some free time or you may wish to visit the most modern shopping mall of Passau – the ‘Stadtgalerie’.

In the early evening we shall then return to the hotel where you may wish to enjoy the rest of the evening in the centre of Linz followed by dinner (extra).

Sunday: After breakfast, we offer you another interesting optional day excursion, this time visiting one of the most famous pilgrimage places in Austria, Maria Zell and Melk. We shall first stop the Monastery of Melk to visit the world famous Benedictine Abbey (entr. extra). This fortified abbey stands on top of a rocky rise overlooking the Danube. We then drive to the picturesque village of Mariazell, beautifully situated at the foot of the Alps, and which is also well known for the church that houses the miraculous statue of Our Lady and Child. Free time is given and you may wish to take a cable-car to the top of the mountain (extra) and enjoy the spectacular views.

Price Includes

•Flights Malta/Vienna/Malta on Airmalta •7 night’s accommodation at the 4-star Courtyard by Marriott Hotel (or similar) in Linz (Upper Austria) •All Rooms with Private Facilities, TV, Minibar, Telephone & Hairdryer •Breakfast •Transfers Airport/Hotel/Airport •Tour Leader

Monday: Today we offer you a wonderful optional excursion to the neighbouring Czech Republic to visit the towns of Cesky Krumlov and Budejovice. Guarded by the huge Renaissance style castle (entr. fee extra), Cesky Krumlov is considered to be Bohemia’s most beautiful town. We shall visit the superbly preserved Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We shall then visit the town of Budejovice (Budweis), famous as beer has been brewed here since the 13th century.

The large town square boasts of various medieval & baroque buildings, including the old town hall with murals and bronze gargoyles statues and the ‘Black’ Town Tower. We shall then return back to our hotel in the early evening.

Tuesday: Today, after breakfast, we offer you a marvellous optional day excursion visiting the famous Eagles Nest and Lake Koenigsee in Germany. Our first stop shall be at Mount Kehlstein, where by taking a small bus (extra), we will go up to the renovated Hitler’s tea house, known as the ‘Eagles Nest’ (weather permitting. Should it be impossible, as an alternative we would visit the Salt Mines). From here we would enjoy the incredible views over the Alps. After returning to the base of the mountain, our coach shall take us to the nearby Lake Koenigsee, Germany’s highest lake, framed with steep mountain walls. Return to our hotel for dinner (optional) and overnight.

Wednesday: After an early departure from our hotel we shall transfer to Vienna airport for our Airmalta flight departing at 1040 hours (10.40 a.m.) to arrive in Malta at 1255 hours (12.55 p.m.) in Malta.

Excursions

Optionals: Adults Children Half Day Steyr €22 €11 Day Salzburg & Salzkammergut €38 €19 Day Cesky Krumlov €36 €18 Day Koenigsee & Eagles Nest €35 €17 Day Mariazell & Melk €36 €18 Day Passau €35 €17 Day Vienna €38 €19 Total Cost for all Excursions €240 €119 Orange Tours 2012

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LIGURIA & THE FRENCH RIVIERA GROUP 1: 14 - 21 JULY GROUP 2: 25 AUGUST - 01 SEPTEMBER GROUP 3: 15 - 22 SEPTEMBER

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€ 499

VISITING: TURIN, SUPERGA, ST-PAUL, NICE, MONACO, MONTE CARLO, EZE, SAN REMO, VENTIMIGLIA, ST. TROPEZ, PORT GRIMAUD, ST. RAPHAEL, PORTOFINO, RAPALLO, ANTIBES AND CANNES. Saturday: Meet our tour leader at 05.15 a.m. at Malta International Airport and check-in for our direct flight to Turin departing at 7.20 a.m. Upon arrival, we shall visit the centre of Turin, the capital of Piemonte, Join the tour leader for a walking tour of the main sites including Piazza San Carlo, Churches of San Carlo and Santa Cristina, the Duomo, Palazzo Reale and Palazzo Carignano. Enough free time is given for further personal sightseeing or for shopping along Via Po and Via Garibaldi. Alternatively you may visit the Cinema Museum and take the lift up (extra) to the top of the Mole Antonelliana at a height of 167 m. and appreciate the panorama of Turin. In the afternoon we then drive to the renowned Basilica di Superga, located 10 kms east of Turin. In this circular basilica, with its monumental façade and imposing columns, one also finds a number of royal tombs. One may enjoy lovely views of the city and the Alps from the esplanade.

Transfer to our hotel located on the Ligurian town of Varazze, followed by assignment of our rooms and dinner (optional).

Sunday: Today after breakfast we offer our optional excursion as we visit the capital of the Cote d’Azur, Nice and the quaint medieval village of St-Paul de Vance. Join the tour leader for a walkabout in the old part of Nice and see the important places of interest such as the Palais du Justice, the Opera House and the Place Massena. You may also enjoy some free time on the famous Promenade Des Anglais, which owes its names due to the large amount of English people who used to visit the town in wintertime during the 19th century. We shall then visit the charming fortified town of St-Paul, considered to be one of the famous Riviera landmarks. In the evening we return to our hotel and after dinner (extra) you may wish to join the tour leader and have relaxing drink in a local bar. Return to our hotel for overnight.

Monday: After breakfast, we suggest you join our optional day excursion to Monaco, Monte Carlo and Eze. We shall start off be driving along the

Price Per Person

Special Normal

Triple €499 €699 Twin €529 €729 Single €619 €919 Child (sharing) €429 €579 Half Board Supplement: €77 (X 7 dinners) Insurance: Adults €22 / Child €11 * The Special rates are only valid when half board and all excursions are taken.

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scenic coastline before arriving in the Principality of Monaco, a sovereign state covering an area that is less than a square mile! Walk round the Old Town, including the Cathedral, made famous after hosting the wedding ceremony of Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly, and where they are now buried. Continue your walk through the narrow medieval streets to the main square, where one finds the palace standing atop of the Rock of Monaco. After some free time, we leave for Monte Carlo, where you can visit the famous Casino or enjoy some window-shopping at the designer boutiques! We shall then drive on to sea side village of Eze-sur-mer, where you may walk up to the medieval fortified village of Eze, with its 12th century castle ruins, that is perched like an eagles nest on a narrow rocky peak overlooking the Mediterranean sea. We shall then return to our hotel for dinner (optional) and overnight.

THURSDAY: After breakfast, we offer an optional day tour to Cannes and Antibes. We shall begin with a visit to one of the perfumery factories in Grasse, where we shall get a general idea of the manufacturing process for perfumes. We then drive to Antibes and discover the old town, the market place, the church, the Ramparts and its port. After we continue to Cannes, the city of festivals, shows, exhibitions, congresses, music, dance, theatre, sporting events and, of course, cinema. The coach will drive us along the elegant Croisette, the Stars Avenue, which bears the mark of elegance and the Palais Des Festivals, where the famous annual film festival takes place.

After lunch, you can spend some time shopping in the fashionable boutiques on the Rue d’Antibes or try Rue Meynardier where you might be able to find a bargain. After we return to our hotel, prepare for dinner (extra) and overnight.

Tuesday: Today we offer you an optional day excursion visiting Rapallo and Portofino, located on the wonderful Ligurian Coast. Portofino is a popular resort, especially for the world’s wealthy and in fact many luxurious yachts constantly dot the horizon of this lovely port. We shall then visit Rapallo, another famous town with its striking landmarks - the large marina and the castle, stuck out at the end of a small causeway. We return to our hotel in the late afternoon. In the evening enjoy dinner (optional) at the hotel.

Friday: After breakfast, join the tour leader for an optional day excursion to Ventimiglia and San Remo.

Situated just 11 kilometres from the French border, Ventimiglia boasts of a famous market, where one can usually find good bargains. After some free time, we drive on to San Remo. The town stands out in the middle of a wide inlet that is bounded by Capo Verde to the east and Capo Nero to the west. The ancient heart of San Remo - La Pigna - dates back to the year 1000 and is known for its network of steep and winding streets. Some free time for lunch (extra) and should you enjoy shopping, then you cannot miss all the boutiques and local shops that can be found in the town centre. Return to our hotel in the late afternoon followed by dinner (optional)

Wednesday: After breakfast, we offer you an optional day excursion to the French Riviera resort of St. Tropez, made famous by Bridget Bardot! Our first stop shall be in Saint Raphael, a small beachside resort town. We shall then stop in Ste-Maxime, and take a ferry (extra) and cross over to St. Tropez. After lunch (extra) we shall depart from St. Tropez, and continue to nearby Port Grimaud, which is a colourful village, with shaded town squares and small bridges. We shall return to our hotel late afternoon followed by dinner (optional).

Price Includes

• Flights Malta/Turin/Malta on Ryanair

(Luggage allowance is of 1 checked-in bag max 15 kgs, and 1 cabin bag not weighing more than 10 kgs and size of 55cmsX40cmsX20cms)

• 7 Nights Accommodation at the 3-star Park Hotel in Varazze (or similar) • All Rooms with Private Facilities & TV • Daily Breakfast • Transfers Airport/Hotel/Airport • Free Tour of Turin • Airport Taxes, Fuel Surcharge & Service Surcharge • Tour Leader

Saturday: Early morning departure from our hotel and transfer to Turin airport in time for our return flight back to Malta. The flight departs at 9.50 a.m. and should arrive in Malta at about 11.55 a.m.

Excursions

Optionals: Adults • Day Monaco, Montecarlo & Eze €38 • Day San Remo & Ventimiglia €36 • Day St. Raphael & St. Tropez €40 • Day Portofino €36 • Day Cannes & Antibes €38 • Day Nice & St-Paul de Vance €38 Price for All Excursions €226

Children €19 €18 €20 €18 €19 €19 €113

TUSCANY & LE CINQUE TERRE GROUP 1: 05 – 12 JULY GROUP 2: 30 AUGUST – 06 SEPTEMBER

€ 439

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VISITING: ASSISI, PISA, RAPALLO, PORTOFINO, BOLOGNA, FLORENCE, SIENA, SAN GIMIGNANO, LE CINQUE TERRE & LUCCA Thursday: Meet the tour leader at 6.30 a.m. at the Malta International Airport to check-in for our Air Malta flight to Rome, departing at 8.35 a.m. After arrival in Rome, our coach shall collect us and we shall then visit the walled city of Assisi. Enjoy a walk around the town including the Basilica of St. Francis, which comprises of two 13th Century churches built one above the other and a crypt, which houses the Saint’s tomb. After some free time our coach shall take us to our 4-star hotel located in Montecatini Terme, where we shall be assigned our rooms. After dinner (optional) you may then wish to enjoy a short familiarization walk around the area of our hotel.

Friday: After breakfast, we offer you the possibility to join our optional excursion visiting the northern Tuscan towns of Pisa and Lucca. We shall first visit the beautiful old city of Lucca. Hidden behind imposing Renaissance walls one finds the Cathedral with its exquisite façade and other attractive buildings. After some free time, our coach shall then take us on to the city of Pisa which was once a maritime power, rivalling Genoa and Venice, but now it is undoubtably famous for its iconic Leaning Tower. But the tower is only one of a trio of works of art and architecture in the city’s Piazza dei Miracoli, as one also finds the Duomo and the Baptistry. Return to our hotel in the late afternoon followed by dinner (optional) and overnight.

Price Per Person

Special Normal Triple €439 €539 Twin €449 €549 Single €559 €659 Child (U’12 sharing) €349 €429 Supplement for Group 2 - €70 Half Board Supplement - €70 * The Special rates are only applicable should all excursions and half board supplement be taken

Saturday: After breakfast join our optional excursion to beautiful Bologna, also known as the ‘red city’ mainly due to the colour of many of its buildings.

After we arrive in the city, which is also the regional capital of Emilia Romagna, we shall walk to the heart of the city. After enough free time we shall return to our hotel to prepare for dinner (optional).

Sunday: After breakfast, join the tour leader for an optional excursion as we visit the central Tuscan tows of Siena and San Gimignano. After driving through the wonderful Tuscany countryside, we shall arrive at one of Italy’s most enchanting cities – Siena, with its medieval centre bristling with majestic buildings. We shall then drive on through rolling Tuscan countryside to the famous hilltop walled town of San Gimignano, famous for its 14 medieval towers. Enjoy some free time exploring the heart of the town before we return to our hotel, followed by dinner (optional). This evening you may wish to enjoy a walk to the centre of town.

Monday: Today we offer you an optional day excursion visiting Rapallo and Portofino, located on the wonderful Ligurian Coast. Portofino is a popular resort, especially for the world’s wealthy and in fact many luxurious yachts constantly dot the horizon of this lovely port. We shall then visit Rapallo, another famous town with its striking landmarks - the large marina and the castle, stuck out at the end of a

Price Includes

•Flights Malta/Rome/Malta on Airmalta •7 Nights Accommodation at the 4-star Grand Hotel Plaza in Montecatini Terme (or similar) •Daily Breakfast •All Rooms with Private Facilities •Transfers Airport / Hotel / Airport •Airport Taxes, Fuel Surcharge & Service Charge •Service of a Tour Leader •Free Excursion to Assisi •Welcome Drink on arrival

small causeway. We return to our hotel in the late afternoon. In the evening enjoy dinner (optional) at the hotel.

Tuesday: Today, after breakfast, we offer you an optional day excursion as we visit the beautiful and popular Cinque Terre, a rugged portion of coast on the Italian Riviera comprising of five villages, Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore.

We shall have the opportunity to visit two of these villages, namely Vernazza and Monterosso as these two villages are the main points of attraction of the Cinque Terre (boat extra & weather permitting). The views are spectacular from the sea as well as from land. We shall return to our hotel, followed by dinner (optional).

Wednesday: Today we offer an optional day excursion visiting what is considered to be one of world’s greatest artistic cities – Florence, the capital of Tuscany.

We shall have enough time to wander through this incredible city. We shall return to Montecatini Terme in the early evening in time for dinner (optional).

Thursday: Early departure and transfer to Rome airport in time to check in for our return Air Malta flight departing at 11 a.m., before arriving in Malta at 12.25 p.m.

Excursions

Optionals: Adults Children Day Pisa & Lucca €34 €16 Day Rapallo & Portofino €38 €19 Day Bologna €36 €18 Day Florence €38 €19 Day Siena & San Gimignano €35 €17 Day Cinque Terre €34 €16 Price for all Excursions €215 €105

Insurance: Adults €22 / Child €11 Orange Tours 2012

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LOURDES, NEVERS & PARIS 14 - 22 SEPTEMBER

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€ 739

VISITING: LOURDES, GAVARNIE, BIARRITZ, ST.JEAN DE LUZ, IBARDIN, NEVERS, CLERMONT FERRAND, PARIS, VERSAILLES, LISIEUX & HONFLEUR Friday, 14 September: Meet the tour leader at 8.50 p.m. at Malta International Airport to check-in for our Air Malta flight to Lourdes. Departure is at 10.50 p.m. Arrival in Lourdes at 1.15 a.m. and transfer to our hotel (Hotel Angelic or similar) followed by room allotment and overnight.

Saturday, 15 September: After breakfast we offer an optional day excursion visiting Biarritz, Ibardin and St. Jean de Luz. (basic packed lunch provided). The coach will take us to the centre of Biarritz, which is located on the Atlantic coast and just 11 miles from the border with Spain. Join the tour leader for a walk through the town and we after proceed along the coast to the nearby St. Jean de Luz, a beautiful town located on the Basque coast. We then head to the mountain village of Col d’Ibardin, located on the border between Spain and France, where one can enjoy wonderful sea-views. Dinner at our hotel, followed by overnight.

This city is situated on the site of an old volcano, and in fact the old town including its cathedral was built using the black lava. Some free time for lunch (extra) and to visit the old town of Clermont. Later on we shall continue our drive by motorway towards Nevers, and after our arrival we shall check-in our hotel (Mercure Nevers or similar), followed by overnight.

Tuesday, 18 September: After breakfast and room check-out we shall visit the Convent of St. Gildard where we see the incorrupt body of St. Bernadette miraculously preserved since her death in 1879. After enough free time, we then shall depart from Nevers and drive north towards our hotel in Paris (Mercure Paris Porte d’Orelans or similar). After room check-in, you may wish to visit the world famous Eiffel tower, one of the main landmarks of Paris (by metro - extra).

Sunday, 16 September: After breakfast we shall participate in the International Mass in the underground basilica of St. Pius X which has a capacity for 20,000 pilgrims. After lunch we offer an optional afternoon excursion to Gavarnie. Following a photo stop at “Pont Du Napoleon” we move on to Gavarnie where one can admire the highest sited waterfall in Europe, at an altitude of 4,400 feet. To get there one has to either walk or else ride on horseback (extra). Dinner at the hotel.

Wednesday, 19 September: After our breakfast we offer an optional full day excursion of Paris, including the l’Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, Notre Dame Church, the beautiful boulevard of Champs-Elysees, the Opera and Rue Lafayette. Some free time for lunch before the coach takes us near the River Seine from where we can join a river-cruise on the Seine (fare extra). In the evening, you may wish join the tour leader for a visit by metro (extra) to the Champs Elysees, the most famous avenue in the world. You shall have some free time to enjoy a spot of windowshopping or just sipping a cool drink in one of the many cafes close to the Arc de Triomphe.

Monday, 17 September: We suggest an early Mass at the Grotto of the Apparations. After an early breakfast we shall depart from Lourdes and head north-east towards the town of Nevers, the burial place of Saint Bernardette. Our drive shall take us across central France and we shall make a short stop in Clermont Ferrand, the capital of the region of Massif Central.

Thursday, 20 September: After breakfast, we offer you an optional morning excursion to the incredible Castle of Versailles, considered to be one of the finest palaces in the world. You shall have some free time to visit (extra) the interior of the palace and relive the exciting ambience of different facets of court life during the times of the “Sun King”. You may also enjoy a

Price Includes

Price Per Person Special Normal Triple €739 €839 Twin €759 €859 Single €1039 €1139

Child U-12 (Sharing) €499 €569

* The Special rates are only applicable should all excursions be taken Insurance: Adults €22 / Child €11

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• Direct Flights Malta/Lourdes & Paris/Malta on Air Malta • Transfers Airport/Hotel/Airport & Lourdes-Nevers-Paris • 8 Nights Accommodation in 3-Star Hotels in Lourdes, Nevers & Paris • All Rooms with Private Facilities • Full Board in Lourdes • Bed & Breakfast Basis in Nevers & Paris • Airport Taxes, Fuel Surcharge & Service Charge • Tour Leader

stroll through the beautifully landscaped French Gardens. We shall return to Paris in the early afternoon and shall have the rest of the afternoon free for shopping or personal sightseeing. Alternatively you might wish to join the tour leader for a visit (by metro-extra) to the Chapel of the Daughters of Charity, which was consecrated in Paris on August 6, 1815 and dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Friday, 21 September: For our final full day, we offer you the opportunity to join our optional excursion as we visit Lisieux and Honfleur in Normandy. We shall first stop in Lisieux, which is becoming one of the premier pilgrimage places in the world. Here we visit Les Buissonnets, the family home of St. Therese.

Afterwards, visit the Basilica of St.Therese. St. Therese was known as “The Little Flower of Jesus” and is considered to be one of the greatest saints of the 20th century. Pope Pius XI called her the star of his pontificate; she was beatified in 1923, canonised in 1925, declared co-patroness of France in 1944. Next, visit St. Peter’s Cathedral and the Carmelite Convent, where she lived as a nun. We shall then drive on to the picturesque harbour town of Honfleur, with its characteristic streets and quaysides. We return to Paris in the late afternoon.

Saturday, 22 September: After breakfast and room check-out, we offer you an optional morning transfer to Montmartre. Perched on a hill, this is one of the most famous areas of Paris from where you could enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the entire city and its main landmarks. After some free time maybe to just see artists painting portraits or to explore the numerous souvenir shops, we shall head back to the hotel and then onto Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport.

Our Air Malta flight departs at 7.30 p.m. and we should arrive in Malta at 10.05 p.m.

Excursions

Optionals: Adults Children Day Biarritz & Ibardin €35 €18 Afternoon Gavarnie €24 €12 Day Paris €35 €17 Morning Versailles €28 €14 Day Lisieux & Honfleur €49 €25 Morning Montmartre €24 €12 Total cost for all Excursions €195 €98

MADRID & THE HEART OF SPAIN GROUP 1: 10 – 17 JULY GROUP 2: 04 – 11 SEPTEMBER

€ 599

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VISITING: TOLEDO, SEGOVIA, EL ESCORIAL MONASTERY, AVILA, SALAMANCA, BURGOS, MADRID & WARNER BROS THEME PARK Tuesday: Meet the tour leader at Malta Int. Airport at 7.30 a.m. and check-in for our Ryanair flight departing at 9.30 a.m. for Madrid in central Spain. After our arrival we shall then transfer to our centrally located 3-star hotel. We offer an optional afternoon panoramic sightseeing tour of Spain’s capital city viewing some of the most important and impressive landmarks of one of the liveliest capital cities in Europe. We return to our hotel in the early evening.

Wednesday: After breakfast, day at leisure for personal sightseeing and shopping. We suggest a visit to the Royal Palace, the former residence of Spain’s monarchs. For art lovers a visit to the Prado Museum is a must!

Thursday: Today’s optional day excursion shall take us to the northern city of Burgos. Famous for its magnificent cathedral and which was the capital of Old Castile in the 10th and 11th centuries and is now chief town of Burgos province. After enough free time we shall return to our hotel.

Price Per Person

Special Normal Triple €599 €699 Twin €629 €729 Single €819 €919 Child (sharing) €499 €579 Supplement for Group 2 - €70 Insurance: €22 - Adults / €11 - Child * Special Price is only valid when all the Excursions Are Taken

Friday: After breakfast, join our day excursion as we visit the spectacular city of Toledo located south of the Spanish capital city. A former capital of Spain, Toledo is steeped in history and full of magnificent buildings. After lunch (extra), free time for further sightseeing or souvenir shopping before we return to our hotel in time for dinner (optional) followed by overnight.

Saturday: Today, after a late breakfast we offer you optional coach transfers as we visit the Warner Brother’s Amusement Park (entr. not included). This park is divided into five themed areas: DC Super Heroes World, Cartoon Village, Old West Territory, Hollywood Boulevard, and Warner Bros. Studios. We return to our hotel in the late evening followed by overnight.

Sunday: After breakfast we offer an optional day excursion to the beautiful city of Salamanca located west of Madrid and close to the border with Portugal.

We shall first visit the medieval city of Avila, a wonderfully well preserved walled city that date back from the 11th Century. We then continue our drive

Price Includes

• Flights Malta/Madrid/Malta on Ryanair

(Luggage allowance is of 1 checked-in bag – max 15 kgs, and 1 cabin bag not weighing more than 10 kgs and size of 55cmsX40cmsX20cms)

• 7 Nights Accommodation at the 3-star Hotel Ganivet in Madrid (or similar) • All Rooms with Private Facilities, TV & A/C • Daily Breakfast • Transfers Airport/Hotel/Airport • Airport Taxes, Fuel Surcharge & Service Surcharge • Tour Leader

westwards towards Salamanca, which thanks to its historical heritage and charm can be considered one of the most beautiful Spanish cities.

Monday: After breakfast, for our final excursion we shall drive northwest of Madrid to San Lorenzo del Escorial, the burial place of Spanish kings and queens.

The monastery was built by King Philip 2 as a memorial to his parents and also for a great Spanish victory of 1557 over the French (entr. extra). We shall then drive on to the Royal Palace of la Granja, the 18th century royal summer residence. Built in the baroque style, this Spanish ‘Versailles’ is surrounded by splendid gardens and fountains. After some free time, we shall drive on to the wonderful and noble city of Segovia.

We return to our hotel in the late afternoon and in the evening you may wish to enjoy a relaxing walk in the centre of the city.

Tuesday: After our early morning check-out we depart from our hotel and transfer to the airport of Madrid in time for our return Ryanair flight departing at 6.25 a.m. Our arrival in Malta is scheduled at 9.05 a.m.

Excursions

Optionals: Adults Children • Afternoon Madrid

€24 €12 • Day Burgos €38 €19 • Day Avila & Salamanca €38 €19 • Transfers Parque Warner Madrid €26 €13 • Day Toledo €32 €16 • Day Segovia & El Escorial Monastary €32 €16 Price for All Excursions €190 €95

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GUNS N’ ROSES 5 - 10 JULY ert Ticket Including Conc

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€ 429

BULGARIA…IS READY TO ROCK! Thursday, 05th July : At 10.35pm meet the tour leader at Malta International Airport for check-in on Airmalta flight KM780 departing to Sofia.

Friday, 06th July : Flight departs to Sofia at 00.35am.

Upon arrival at 05.15am (local time) a private coach will transfer you to our 4* resort namely the Balkan Jewel Resort located in the Razlog Valley overlooking the Pirin mountains. After room check-in and breakfast we invite you for an optional trip up to the mountains where we shall have a BBQ and later follow a trail to explore the beautiful region and the spectacular landscapes this area offers. In the evening you can either relax at the resort or else join our tour leader to the old town of Bansko where you can enjoy a drink in one of the local open air-taverns.

Monday, 09th July : After breakfast, the morning is free for shopping or personal sightseeing. Alternatively, you can join our optional half day panoramic tour of Sofia. This tour offers its visitors a pleasant scenic drive in the central part of the city. Highlights include Alexander Nevski cathedral, the Church of “St. Sofia”, The National Library,

monument. After room check-out the remainder of the day is free. At 7.00 pm a private coach will transfers the group to Sofia airport for check-in on Airmalta flight KM783 which departs Sofia at 10.45pm Tuesday, 10th July : Our expected time of arrival in Malta is at 01:25am.

Saturday, 07th July : After breakfast, we invite you for a half day excursion of fun and activity. Get ready for some adventure and thrill as we experience white water rafting along the Struma River. Full gear will be provided to every individual including helmet, life jacket vest, and boots and a qualified instructor will accompany every group. Back to our hotel. In the late afternoon we shall be offering a transfer to Blagoevgrad where you can enjoy the rest of the evening shopping, dining and perhaps play a game of bowling or mingle with the locals in one of the popular clubs.

Sunday, 08th July : Shortly after breakfast we are offering an optional 1-hour adventure around the area of Bansko on the ATV quad bikes...definitely a thrill you can’t miss. It’s not just for the young or the wild at heart….but it’s for everyone! Back to our hotel. This afternoon we leave Bansko and head towards the capital, for our last overnight. After room check-in the rest of the afternoon is free to explore the surroundings. At 6.00pm a private coach will transfer us to Vasil Levski National Stadium for the long awaited concert of Guns N Roses. Tonight Sofia will Rock with their “Up, Close and Personal Tour”. After the concert we reconvene in the same place as instructed by our tour leader for the return transfer to our hotel. Overnight in Sofia

Price Per Person

Triple Twin Single

Supplement for Premium Tickets Standing in front of Stage

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The National Palace of Culture, The Administration of the President and the National Archeological Museum, the former Royal Palace, and the National Assembly Square, where in the middle of the square sits the impressive Tsar Osvoboditel (King Liberator)

Price Includes

€429 €439 €519

€20

Return Air Malta flight Malta/Sofia/Malta 2 nights accommodation at the Balkan Jewel Resort 1 night accommodation in Sofia Airport transfers Transfer from Hotel in Sofia to Vasil Levski National Stadium and back Daily breakfast Guarnteed Guns n Roses Ticket (Regular - standing) Tour leader Airport taxes Supplement: Concert ticket Standing / Front of stage: €20

Excursions

Optionals: BBQ & Trekking in Bansko River Rafting Transfer to Blagoevgard Sofia Panoramic City Tour

Adults €60 €60 €22 €18

Other Concert Tickets Available Through Our Website

ROMANIA

“The Little Paris of the East Group 1: 19 – 26 July Group 2: 9-16 August Group 3: 16 – 23 August Group 4: 30 August – 06 September

FROM

€ 515

VISITING: BUCHAREST, SINAIA, BRAN – RASNOV & BRASOV, SNAGOV - MOGOSOAIA Romania offers a rich tapestry of vacation experiences and tourist attractions unique in Central-Eastern Europe: medieval towns in Transylvania, the worldfamous Painted Monasteries in Bucovina, traditional villages in Maramures, the magnificent architecture of Bucharest, the romantic Danube Delta, fairy-tale castles, the Black Sea resorts, the majestic Carpathian Mountains, spas and much more Thursday: MALTA - BUCHAREST Meet the tour leader at Malta International airport at 3.00pm for check-in on Air Malta flight departing to Bucharest at 5.00pm. Upon arrival, transfer to your city centre hotel. Room check-in. overnight Friday: BUCHAREST CITY TOUR & SHOPPING This morning join our guided city tour of Bucharest.

Since the second half of the 19th century, Bucharest was known as “The Little Paris of the East” because of its many Parisian aspects in the city lay out, architecture and lifestyle. Drive on the grand avenues such as Magheru, Kiseleff and Victory Avenue. Stop in the Revolution Square and learn about the December 1989 Romanian Revolution. An (outside) visit of the Palace of the Parliament - the second largest building in the world will put you in direct contact with Romania’s last years of its Communist power under the dictatorship of Nicolai Ceausescu. Enjoy some free time shopping before returning to your hotel.

Price Per Person Special Normal Twin Sharing

€549 Triple Sharing

€515 Single €690 Children 2-11 sharing with 2 adults €385

€599 €565 €740 €425

* The Special rates are only applicable should all excursions be taken Insurance: Adults €24 / Child €13

Saturday: SINAIA After breakfast, today we suggest an optional full excursion to the mountain resort of Sinaia, where you’ll visit Peles Castle, the most beautiful castle in Romania, residence of the former royal family and Sinaia Monastery, a beautiful example of the Byzantine architectural style. There is an optional cable car ride (up the mountain 2,000 mts - extra circa €10) which offers you a splendid panorama of all the surrounding mountains. One may have lunch for an additional charge of €15. There will be some time for souvenir shopping before the transfer to your hotel in Bucharest.

Sunday: BRAN – RASNOV & BRASOV Today’s optional tour takes you to the village of Bran; to visit famous Bran Castle. The castle got its fame from Count Dracula’s legend, written in 1897 by Bran Stoker and later on made into a film by Francis Ford Coppola. Along the history, the Castle had a strategic mission being border between Transylvania and Wallachia. Today the museum houses a collection of ceramics, silver collection, furniture, weapons and folk costumes. Continuing the tour, we cross the mountains to Transylvania to the city of Brasov where we will have a walking city tour of the old town. The highlight should be the imposing Black Church, and the main attractions are the well, 146m deep, and the panoramic view over the Barsa region. You will have some time for shopping from the commercial centre in Republic Street before our return to Bucharest.

Price Includes

• Airmalta flights Malta/Bucharest/Malta • Airport transfers • 7 nights accommodation at the 4* Golden Tulip Victorei • Daily breakfast • Internet access in every room • Rooms equipped with ensuite private facilities and air-conditioning.

• Tour leader and a local English

speaking guide • All taxes

Monday: SNAGOV - MOGOSOAIA Enjoy the historical charm and scenic beauty of Romania in this fulfilling tour to Snagov and Mogisoaia. On the way through the picturesque Prahova River Valley you will visit the monastery situated on a small island in Snagov Lake where, it is supposed, Vlad Tepes or Dracula is buried. Mogosoaia Palace is one of the most beautiful 18C buildings in Romania, a fine example of the Brancovenesc style. It was built by the Wallachian prince Constatin Brancoveanu between 1698 and 1702 as a summer residence for his family and as a present for his son Stefan. The palace is located in a beautiful setting, surrounded by a park and sitting by the shore of the Mogosoaia Lake which mirrors its profile. Return to Bucharest.

Tuesday: TRADITIONAL FOLKLORE & DINNER SHOW Breakfast at hotel. Day at leisure. This evening join us for an optional night out for a traditional folklore and dinner show. Enjoy local cuisine while being entertained by musicians and singers.

Wednesday: DAY AT LEISURE Breakfast at hotel. The entire day is at leisure for personal sightseeing or shopping.

Thursday: BUCHAREST - MALTA After breakfast rest of the day is free. At 6.00pm transfer to Otopeni airport for your flight back to Malta leaving at 9.30pm. Your estimated time of arrival in Malta is around 10.10pm (local time)

Excursions

Optionals: Bucharest City Tour & Shopping Sinaia Bran – Rasnov & Brasov Snagov – Mogosoaia Traditional Folklore & Dinner Show

Adults

Children

€35 €70 €80 €65

€25 €50 €55 €50

€35

€25

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COSTA BRAVA Tour 1: 17-24 July Tour 2: 7 -14 August Tour 3 : 14 -21 August Tour 4: 28 August – 04 September Tour 5: 4 – 11 September

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€ 349

VISITING : BARCELONA, MONTSERRAT, PORT AVENTURA, TORDERA MARKET, TOSSA DE MAR, BARCELONA FOUNTAINS, GIRONA, LLORET DE MAR Tuesday - Meet the tour leader at 6.45pm at Malta International Airport for flight check-in on AirMalta flight departing to Girona at 9.00pm. On arrival we take the coach to our 3 star hotel located in the centre of Lloret de Mare (Hotel Montevista or Hawaii). All rooms are equipped with private facilities including air-conditioning. Check-in rooms. Overnight at hotel.

Wednesday - After breakfast we suggest an optional full day excursion to Barcelona, the modern capital with a considerable cultural background. Our tour starts with a visit to the world famous Ramblas, Plac de Catalunya, the cathedral and the gothic quarter.

We visit the main street of La Ramblas and Casa Mila.

Some free time will be allowed before visiting the Olympic complex of Mount Juic for one of the best panoramic views of the city. Free time for personal sightseeing is given before returning to our hotel in Lloret de Mare. After dinner you may join our tour leader for a pleasant walk along the promenade.

Thursday - After breakfast the day is free for your personal enjoyment but we suggest a visit to most famous Marineland Aqua Park (extra) probably one of the best excursions for the whole family. The many different types of exhilarating slides, enormous pools, special children’s area and baby chute provides lots of fun for everyone. There is also a mini zoo, exciting dolphin & sea lion shows, surprising performances by the parrots and birds of prey in free flight. Dinner at our hotel is optional.

Friday - Breakfast. The day is free to explore and enjoy Lloret de Mar. You may opt to relax by the hotel pool

or else enjoy the morning at the beach which is just a few minutes away from our hotel. In the afternoon we are offering you an optional excursion around the beautiful coast of Lloret de Mar and Tossa de Marone the most attractive of the bigger resort towns.

This excursion is an excellent opportunity to acquaint your self with the area of Coast Brava. Back to hotel.

In the evening we recommend an optional night tour to the Siesta Night Club. Enjoy an unforgettable show performance by Spanish and international artists as well as other attractions wind up a unique evening.

The price of this excursion includes transportation to/from your hotel, the show itself and ½ a bottle of champagne or a long drink.

Saturday - Breakfast is followed by an optional morning excursion to Girona, a small town which has also managed to maintain most of its medieval quarter, whose main feature are the Gothic ensemble made by the Cathedral and surrounding buildings, including the fortifications, now converted into pleasant gardens among medieval ramparts, towers and turrets, and the medieval Jewish Quarter. Back to hotel, followed by time at leisure. Optional dinner at hotel.

Sunday - Today, after breakfast we can offer you an optional trip to Tordera Market, where you can find the most typical goods of this region in an open market. Leather goods, souvenirs and ceramics are a small selection of the products on offer. We return to our hotel then in the afternoon, and at around 2.00 pm, we invite you for an optional afternoon excursion to the stunning monastery of Montserrat - considered as one of the greatest religious shrines in Spain.

Price Per Person Group 2 & 3 Group 4 & 5 Group 1 Normal *Special Normal *Special Normal *Special Twin Sharing €579 €479 €599 €499 €499 €399 Triple Sharing €529 €429 €549 €449 €449 €349 Single €649 €549 €669 €569 €569 €469 1st child U12 sharing with 2 adults €299 €99 €299 €99 €299 €99 2nd chiild U12 sharing with 2 adults €299 €199 €299 €199 €299 €199 Half Board Supplement €59 €59 €59 €59 €59 €59 *Special price is only applicable if all excursions and HB are taken

Price Includes

See the famous Black Virgin in the Royal Basilica and enjoy the spectacular views of the area. Continue our drive to Barcelona to explore other parts of the city such as the new and largest aquarium (entrance extra) or simply along the famous Ramblas area.

Afterwards, to end the evening, we shall go to the Mont Juic where we may see the fabulous show of lights and music of the colored fountains - famous throughout the world. (A cold snack shall be provided by the hotel for those joining this tour due to late return to hotel) Monday - After breakfast, we offer you an optional excursion, this time to the wonderful Port Aventura, located in Costa Daruda, – considered to be Europe’s second largest adventure theme park. Get ready to enjoy a whole day of fun. Take a ride on the most spectacular roller coaster in the world: Dragon Khan or witness how water is turned into fire at Fiestaventura. Pluck up the courage and dare yourself to explore the forbidden chambers in Maya Temple and El Tempo Del Fuego. We return to Lloret de Mar in the evening followed by dinner and overnight Tuesday - After breakfast the rest of the morning is free. At 11.00 am room check-out. One may leave his luggage at the hotel’s baggage room until departure.

At 9.00 pm a private coach will transfer the group to the airport for our return flight to Malta departing at 11.40 pm. We arrive in Malta at approximately 1.50 am (early on Wednesday).

• Return AirMalta flights Malta/Girona/ Malta • 7 nights accommodation in a 3 star hotel in Lloret de Mar • Daily buffet breakfast • All rooms are equipped with en-suite facilities bath/shower, toilet & AC • Airport transfers • Airport taxes, & fuel surcharge • Experienced tour leader

Excursions Optionals:

Barcelona Port Aventura (incl entr.)

Montserrat & Fountains Costa Brava & Tossa del Mare N/T La Siesta Night Tour H/D Tordera Market Girona

Adults

Travel Insurance : Adults @ €24 – Children @ €13

€34 €63 €34 €21 €39 €18 €18

Children €17 €53 €17 €9 €20 €10 €10

SCENIC IRELAND 26 July – 03 August

€ 1039

FROM

VISITING: CLONMACNOISE, GALWAY, TRALEE, RING OF KERRY, BLARNEY, WATERFORD, DUBLIN, WIKLOW, AVOCA, GLENDALOUGH & MALAHIDE Thursday, 26 July – Join our tour leader at the Malta Intl. Airport at 7 p.m. and check-in our flight to Dublin, with departure scheduled at 9 p.m. Our visit to the beautiful scenic ‘Emerald Isle,’ begins as we drive to County Meath, a short distance from Dublin airport. After arrival at the Marriott Ashbourne (or similar) for room allocation and overnight.

Friday, 27 July – After breakfast and room checkout, we shall head for Clonmacnoise, situated at the crossroads of Ireland in County Offaly, bordering three provinces: Connaught, Munster and Leinster.

We shall visit the ancient monastery, which was the burial-place of many of the kings of Connaught as well as those of Tara. The ancient monastic site of Clonmacnoise dates back almost 1,500 years and is one of Ireland’s most famous early Christian sites.

We shall arrive in Galway in the late afternoon with enough time to visit the pedestrian old town centre.

See the 14th century old-stone town house called Lynch’s Castle, considered the finest town castle in Ireland; the Protestant Collegiate Church of St Nicholas of Myra dating back from 1320, and Ireland’s largest medieval parish church still in use. Near the river, east of Wolfe Tone Bridge, view the ancient Spanish Arch. Proceed to our 4-star hotel located in a nearby town (Meadowcourt Hotel or similar). Dinner (optional) and overnight.

Saturday, 28 July – After breakfast, we depart for a full day journey with a distinct number of dramatic sights. Travel through the “Burren” with its unusual lunar-like surface and many rate flowers and plants.

Experience the attraction of the Cliffs of Moher, rising high over the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy the magnificent views of sheer cliffs before continuing along the Atlantic Ocean coast of the Shannon region towards Tralee beautifully located along the 3000ft high Slieve Mish Mountains and surrounded by the sandy beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. Check-in our hotel (Abbeygate Hotel or similar) for dinner (suppl.).

Overnight in Tralee.

Sunday, 29 July – Today’s drive is the scenic highlight of the Ring of Kerry. See unspoilt landscapes, and spectacular mountains; enjoy magical seascapes,

Monday, 30 July – After breakfast and departure from our hotel, we shall first visit Blarney as we have a chance to see the beautiful old castle (built 1210-1446), enjoy the beautiful grounds and walk through the lovely gardens. You will surely never be short of words if you manage to climb the ramparts to kiss the famous magic “Blarney Stone”!! We then continue through some of Ireland’s most beautiful countryside before we stop in the picturesque city of Waterford, Ireland’s oldest city, founded in 914AD by the Vikings and famous for its crystal. After some free time we shall continue our drive towards Dublin for room check-in (Camden Court Hotel). As Dublin is relatively small and compact, it can easily be covered on foot. After dinner (suppl.) join your Tour Leader for an orientation walk near our hotel.

Tuesday, 31 July – After breakfast we offer you an optional Dublin Highlights tour. Begin by a panoramic drive through Dublin’s elegant Georgian squares to O’Connell Street. View elegant Georgian Houses and visit Trinity College. Continue to Phoenix Park, a vast green open space where only the President of Ireland and the American Ambassador have their official residence. We shall then visit the famous Guinness Storehouse (entr. extra). After dinner (suppl.), we suggest you join the tour leader for the famous Riverdance musical show (extra).

Wednesday, 01 August – Breakfast followed by our optional excursion south of Dublin to the Wiklow Mountains Valley and Lakes. Serenely set in the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains, the Blessington Lakes cover 5,000 acres of tranquil clean water. The

Price Includes

Price Per Person Special* Normal Triple €1039 €1139 Twin €1049 €1149 Single Room €1299 €1399 Child (sharing) €659 €729 Half Board (6 dinners) €114

charming villages, majestic cliffs, Ireland’s highest mountain range and lush lake-lands. Our driver will stop the coach along the way at scenic overlooks to allow time to take photos. Opportunity, weather permitting, to stop at a sheep farm where a local farmer charges a small fee to show off his sheep-herding dogs and teach about how sheep are raised. This is entertaining and educational and gives insight into the local culture and lifestyle. We head on to Blarney and check-in our hotel (Blarney Woolen Mills Hotel in County Cork or similar) in time for dinner (optional).

€114

Insurance: Adults €22 / Child €11 * The Special rates are only applicable when Half Board & All Excursions are taken

• Return flights to Dublin on Ryanair (Luggage

allowance is of 1 checked-in bag – max 15 kgs, and 1 cabin bag not weighing more than 10 kgs and size of 55cmsX40cmsX20cms)

• Airport transfers • 8 nights accommodation in quality 3 star hotels with daily Irish Breakfast • Scenic location on tour, city centre in Dublin in twin rooms with private facilities, Telephone & TV. • Coach excursion tour - Dublin/Meath/Gal way/Tralee/Kerry/Blarney/Waterford/Dublin with visits as per above detailed itinerary • Tour Leader

lake was formed 50 years ago by the building of the Poulaphouca Dam and hydroelectric power station.

Continue to the pretty village of Avoca, see the tranquil “Meeting of the Waters” and the memorial to Thomas Moore and enjoy some shopping at the oldest weaving mill in Ireland. Then on to Glendalough, the “glen of the two lakes”, carved out by a glacier during the ice age - a truly spellbinding valley. Return to Dublin in time for dinner (extra) and afterwards you may wish to discover Temple Bar Dublin’s Latin Quarter or enjoy a “Guinness” at one of Dublin’s animated Pubs.

Thursday, 02 August – This morning after breakfast, you may wish to join our optional morning excursion, as we visit Malahide. Designated as a national heritage town, enjoy a stroll through the town with its numerous craft shops and also visit Malahide Castle (entr. extra). The castle is very unique in Ireland because the Talbot family managed to keep control of the castle for 791 years. The Talbot family began their reign in 1185 and ended in 1976 and the hall of the castle is one of the purest specimens of Norman architecture. Enjoy some free time with a pleasant walk along the cliffs. We return to Dublin in the early afternoon and the rest of day is at leisure. You may opt to visit the 18th century Dublin Castle, admiring the lavishly furnished state apartments used by the President of Ireland to entertain visiting Heads of States. You may also visit Dublin’s oldest surviving structure – the vast sturdy crypt in Christchurch Cathedral and other personal sightseeing or enjoy the shopping in the main areas. You may then wish to join us for a wonderful optional Irish Evening Show (Merry Ploughman), including dinner & a lively show featuring excellent dancers, music and songs typical of Ireland.

Friday, 03 August – After breakfast and room checkout, the rest of the morning is free for personal relaxation or last minute shopping before transfer to Dublin airport in time for our return flight departing at 3.45 p.m. Arrival in Malta should be at 8.35 p.m.

Excursions

Optionals: Dublin Highlights Wiklow Mountains Valley and lakes Riverdance Musical Show Morning tour to Malahide Merry Ploughman Irish Show (incl. dinner)

Adults Children €30 €15

Total cost for all optionals

€40 €55 €22

€20 €53 €11

€58

€56

€205

€155

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ENGLAND, SCOTLAND & WALES 11 AUGUST TILL 20 AUGUST

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€ 859

VISITING: GLASGOW, EDINBURGH, GRETNA GREEN, LOCH LOMOND, LOCH KATRINE, THE EDINBURGH MILTARY TATTOO, LAKE WINDERMERE, SNOWDONIA, LLANDUDNO, STRATFORD, BLACKPOOL, BRIGHTON & LONDON Saturday, 11 August: Meet the tour leader at 1.15 p.m. at the Malta International Airport and check-in for our Air Malta flight departing for Manchester at 3.20 p.m.

On arrival in Manchester our coach shall transfer us to our hotel located in Glasgow followed by assignment of rooms and overnight.

Sunday, 12 August: Today, after breakfast, we depart for an optional excursion, visiting the Scottish Highlands. Our first stop shall be in picturesque village of Luss, located on Loch Lomond, one of the most famous Scottish lakes and the largest fresh water lakes in the UK. We then proceed to Loch Katrine, situated in the heart of the Trossachs. This is an area of great scenic beauty and is amongst the most fascinating and unspoilt scenery in all of Scotland. After some free time we then continue on to a distillery, where after a tour of the place (entr. fee extra), you shall have the possibility to buy some fine whisky or other souvenirs. After we return to our hotel you may wish to walk to the main square in central Glasgow, and weather permitting, enjoy a drink in one of the outdoor cafes.

Monday, 13 August: After breakfast, we offer an optional city tour of Glasgow. Join the tour leader for a walk through the pedestrian zone including the shopping area of Glasgow. We then board our coach for a panoramic city tour where we shall see the highlights this city. The afternoon is free for shopping in the centre of Glasgow where one finds many shops and department stores. Return to our hotel and this evening we offer an optional excursion visiting Edinburgh Castle so as to watch the Main Event of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo (guaranteed tickets). Against the majestic backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, you will assist to a colourful kaleidoscope of music, dance and display, with this year’s show paying tribute to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. A display unit from the Norwegian Armed Forces is amongst one of the best of those who will gather for Scotland’s sensational Edinburgh Tattoo, held since 1950. Along with performers from Australia, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand and the Massed Pipes & Drums Band, there will also be the

Price Per Person Special* Normal Triple €859 €959 Twin €879 €979 Single €1239 €1339 Child (Sharing) €759 €849 Insurance: Adults €22 / Child €11 * The Special rates are only applicable if all Excursions are taken

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Royal Regiment of Scotland and the haunting lament of the Lone Piper. The rampart, light effects, together with the excitement and applause of 9000 spectators makes this a memorable event never to be forgotten.

Return to Glasgow in the late evening.

Tuesday, 14 August: After breakfast we offer you another optional day excursion, this time visiting Edinburgh. Scotland’s capital city is set on a series of volcanic hills and is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The city is famed for the elegance of its classical architecture, dramatic skylines, panoramic views, parks and open spaces. Some free time for shopping on Princess Street is given before we return to our hotel. The rest of the evening is left free at leisure.

Wednesday, 15 August: Today, after breakfast and room check-out we shall depart from Glasgow and begin our drive south, towards Lake Windermere in the Lake District. Before crossing the border into England we shall stop in Gretna Green, just north of the Scottish border. This town is renowned as many runaway marriages were performed there after 1753, when a law was passed in England banning marriages without parental consent for youngsters still not yet 21 years of age. This led to many elopers fleeing England and making for the first Scottish village they came to — Gretna Green. We then continue heading south arriving in Windermere, where (weather permitting) you may enjoy a cruise on the lake (cruise-extra).

Some free time is given in the village of Windermere before we proceed to our hotel in Chester West, just across the border from Wales which is the ideal base to explore all that North Wales has to offer followed by room allocation.

Thursday, 16 August: After breakfast, we offer you an optional day excursion visiting the beautiful country of Wales with her secluded valleys, mountains and waterfalls. Our first stop will be in Betws-y-Coed, a small but marvellous village which is North Wales’ most popular inland resort. We then continue to Snowdonia National Park with its magnificent scen-

Price Includes

• Flights Malta/Manchester & London/Malta on Airmalta • 4 Nights Accommodation at the Jury’s Inn (or similar) in Glasgow/Scotland • 3 Nights Accommodation at the Holiday Inn in Chester West (or similar) • 2 Nights Accommodation at the Holiday Inn Express London City (or similar) in London • Daily Breakfast • Excursion to Gretna Green & Lake Windermere • Excursion to Stratford • All Airport Taxes, Fuel Surcharge & Service Charge • Tour Leader

ery. In the afternoon we proceed to the walled town of Conwy. We then continue to Llandudno, the largest and most popular holiday resort in Wales. With its unique combination of Victorian style and Edwardian elegance, Llandudno is dubbed the Queen of Welsh resorts.

Friday, 17 August: After breakfast we offer you an exciting day excursion visiting the fun city of Blackpool, Britain’s undisputed capital of entertainment. The largest and most popular seaside resort in Europe, Blackpool offers just about everything a holidaymaker can wish for. We shall return to our hotel in the early evening and later on join us for a short visit to the centre of Chester (incl).

Saturday, 18 August: After our breakfast and room check-out we depart from our hotel and drive through the Welsh/English countryside before arriving in Stratford (the hometown of Shakespeare).

Stratford-upon-Avon is a charming market town and we shall have time to admire the traditional buildings and visit the half-timbered house which was Shakespeare’s birthplace. Afterwards we then continue our drive to London, where we shall check-in our hotel for the last part of our wonderful holiday. Later on in the evening you may wish to visit central London (public transport – extra), including Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square and China Town whilst enjoying the nightlife London has to offer.

Sunday, 19 August: Today has been left free for shopping or personal sightseeing. You may use the Tube (extra) or walk from the hotel to Oxford Street, the most famous shopping centre and where one can find many well-known establishments. Alternatively you may wish to visit (by public transport-extra) some of London’s popular landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Parliament Square, the Big Ben, Whitehall and the Tower of London (extra), which was used over the years as a prison, fortress, palace and place for executions. Now it is used to house the Crown Jewels, which are kept in the Jewel House.

Excursions

Optionals:

Glasgow Evening Tattoo (Incl. entr. Ticket) Scottish Highlands

Edinburgh

Wales

Blackpool Brighton

Total for all Excursions

Adults Children €26 €56 €36 €34 €34 €28 €16

€13 €44 €18 €17 €17 €14

€230

€130

€7

INCL. THE EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO Monday, 20 August: After breakfast and room check-out, join our optional excursion visiting the splendid sea-side resort of Brighton located on the south coast of England. Its famous piers and wide promenade, elegant Georgian, Regency and Victorian architecture, the labyrinthine lanes

of the old fishing town contrasting with lavishly planted open spaces and parkways, makes Brighton one of the most enchanting, exciting and extraordinary seaside city in Britain. Our coach shall then take us directly to London Heathrow Airport (clients not taking the Brighton optional

excursion will have to make their own way to the airport at their own expense) so as to check in for our Air Malta flight, which departs at 9 p.m. arriving in Malta at 1 a.m. (early on 21 Aug).

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GRAND TOUR OF

SCANDINAVIA 21 AUGUST - 03 SEPTEMBER

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€ 2239

DENMARK, NORWAY, SWEDEN, FINLAND & ESTONIA This unique TOURCRUISE takes you on a 14-day journey to a land of sublime natural beauty, plunging waterfalls, pristine fjords, primeval forests and majestic glaciers.

You may also opt to visit TALLINN the Elegant Historic capital of ESTONIA. This is a remarkable itinerary planned and organised by our knowledgeable Tour Manager and accompanied by experienced Tour Leader, excellent Bus Driver and specialists local Guides on most city tours.

• Fly to DENMARK starting from Wonderful COPENHAGEN. • Cruise to NORWAY exploring stunning Ports and Fjords – Marvelous scenery.

• Drive to SWEDEN through Northern Europe spectacular country.

• Sail to FINLAND on the Baltic Sea visiting TURKU & Historic HELSINKI • Cross to ESTONIA on a full day optional visit of Elegant and Historic TALLINN Also included in tour price are * FLAAMbanen Panoramic Train Roundtrip. * SONGNEFJORD Cruise. * FJAERLAND Glacier Museum.

Tuesday 21 Aug: MALTA – DENMARK - COPENHAGEN Group meets tour leader at Malta International Airport in the morning for check-in on Lufthansa flight departing to Frankfurt in-transit to COPENHAGEN arriving around 18.05 hrs. You have an included private-bus transfer from the airport to the centrally located First Hotel Vesterbro . Just after your room allocation , we invite you to join your tour leader on an optional visit (ticket extra) to the TIVOLI Pleasure Gardens. Enjoy your stay at the famous amusement park till late with stage acts, jazz bands, symphonic concerts and fantastic illuminations on the lake. Here, at the Tivoli, you have also quite a choice of good restaurants if you wish to sit and enjoy your first Scandinavian dinner ( not included ).

Night at the hotel.

Wednesday 22 Aug: COPENHAGEN– Overnight CRUISE - DENMARK to NORWAY The city of COPENHAGEN with its charming canals, narrow winding streets and old houses, home of fairy tale writer H.C. Andersen is known as Little Amsterdam. The lovely Danish Capital is the largest city in Scandinavia with a population of 1.5 million as well as the oldest established royal dynasty in Europe, headed by popular Queen Margaret II. We showed you COPENHAGEN-cheerful by night and now we explore COPENHAGEN wonderful by day. Finish your first Scandinavian buffet breakfast at the hotel and follow your tour leader on the bus. You have an included full day sightseeing tour around the city combined with a panoramic North Zealand drive and accompanied by a professional local guide. Amalienborg Palace is the first example of baroque architecture. The Marble Church, City Hall, Parliament building and the gardens of Rosenborg Palace (17th century) where the crown jewels are displayed.

See them all on this sightseeing-city-tour with outside visits, including H.C. Andersen statue. We stop you at Langelinesight of the Little Mermaid-the city most famous symbol.

A short break and we drive you out of Copenhagen via the coastal road of the Danish Riviera to HELSINGOR for the outside visit of the world famous KRONBORG Castle also known from Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Next we see also the Queen’s summer residence FREDENSBORG Palace and finally the outside views of FREDERIKSBORG Castle. Your tour ends at around 15.30 at the pier - Copenhagen Port where your tour leader checks you on board the beautiful DFDS Cruise Ship for your overnight cruise to Norway. No, do not put your camera away yet. Go to the upper deck, capture the last views and wave goodbye as your ship leaves the coastal line of Denmark. Later come sit and enjoy the full buffet

dinner we have included for you on board and after, there’s the discotheque or the Theatre lounge to keep you late out of bed with some stage-show, live music and dance.

Thursday 23 Aug: NORWAY - Drive over HARDANGER FJORD - VOSS Your buffet breakfast is set early on board if you wish to watch the spectacular landscape of verdant islands and narrow sounds as your cruise ship moves slowly along the picturesque OSLO Fjord before it sets port around 9.30am in OSLO port. Back on firm ground, follow your tour leader, board your long distance comfortable bus, meet your English-speaking and knowledgeable driver who will drive you from the Norwegian coastline inland to the ever changing smooth/harsh landscapes of Northern Norway. We take you via the Majestic HARDANGER FJORD with an included short ferry ride from BRIMNES to BRUAVIK. A stop for lunch (not included). The afternoon drive brings you finally to the panoramic views of the NAROY GORGE ending to-day’s spectacular journey at the Park Hotel Vossevangen situated right on the Lake of the Town of VOSS. Here is your welcome buffet dinner and 4 nights stay on half board basis, an excellent base to explore some of Norway’s most renowned landscapes.

Friday 24 Aug: BERGEN Norway’s cultural Capital and the second largest city. A fantastic trading port used by the Vikings because of its warm waters. Located between the Seven Mountains offers a spectacular gateway into the landscape of Norway’s majestic Fjord region. A UNESCO World Heritage city and birthplace of composer Edward Grieg. After your buffet breakfast we take you for an included two hour drive at the foot of the majestic ring of mountains between Sogne and Hardanger Fjords. Here in BERGEN. You have enough time to stroll freely through the traditional Hanseatic warehouses or shop at the elegant stores. Maybe you are tempted to take a short trip on the Funicular railway (tkts extra) to the top of Mount Floyen for a glorious view of the city and port. Free time over, back on the bus, meet your tour leader and the local guide for your included guided tour of this vibrant city.

We have included outside visits of the Old Fish Market, the Bryggen district with colourful timbered houses along the waterfront, the 12th century Maria RomanesqueChurch and other places of touristic interest. Return to VOSS for your included buffet dinner and restful night at the hotel.

Saturday 25 Aug: SOGNEFJORD Magnificent Cruise FLAAM – MYRDAL Panoramic Train Trip Buffet breakfast served. Take your camera on today’s journey by bus, boat and train through charming villages, magnificent fjords and waterfalls and the magical landscapes of spectacular mountain vistas. The group, still in the good hands of your experienced driver and tour leader descends by bus to the shores of the picturesque village of GUDVANGEN. We have included for you this unforgettable one and a half hour Fjord Cruise ( no extra charge).Start now cruising on the SOGNEFJORD the longest and deepest Fjord in the world and disembark at the shores of AURLANDS Fjord. Some more fantastic mountain scenery till you reach the fertile valley and natural haven - FLAAM. Now you need some free time for your lunch break (lunch not included) and souvenir shopping. Satisfied? As if this morning’s experience with nature by waterways was not enough we have also included for you this Panoramic Mountain Railway Trip. The world famous train 1852 – FLAAMBANEN departs on its roundtrip journey providing an unforgettable and captivating experience of Norway’s majestic landscapes.

Your seat is reserved and included at no extra cost in 2nd class compartments on this steepest (1:18 gradient) railway.

As it winds along the 20 kilometers course this masterpiece

of engineering takes no fewer than 21 hand carved tunnels up to MYRDAL. Enjoyment is guaranteed but, going up, if you missed to capture on your camera any of the dramatic spots, print it while you descend over 860 meters on this unique journey of Norway’s most spectacular attractions till this famous Mountain railway brings you back to Flaam.

Back on the bus your driver and group leader take you back to your Hotel in Voss and in time for your included buffet dinner and night stay.

Sunday 26 Aug: FJAERLAND –the Glacier Museum. JOSTEDALSBREEN National Park & Glaciers.

Take it easy on your Scandinavian buffet breakfast at the hotel. Find your seat on the bus, sit back, relax and enjoy the glorious changing scenery on offer – steep mountains, plunging waterfalls and isolated farms and hamlets on fertile valleys. We take you first via the longest tunnel in the world connecting AURLAND with LAERDAL. Then a short ferry ride from FODNES to MANNHELLER The stop is in FJAERLAND a fascinating small country town. The highlight which we also included for you (at no extra cost) is a visit to the Fjaerland Glacier Museum – Here you break for lunch (not included). FJAERLAND landscape has been sloped by glaciers through successive ice ages forming towering mountains and U shaped valleys. This lies within JOSTEDALSBREEN NATIONAL PARK covering some 1,230 sq.kmts.

At the valley floor of Fjaerland come down BOYABREEN and SUPPHELLEBREEN 2 branches of Norway’s largest glacier (487 sq.kmtrs) which have been amazing visitors for many years. Marvel at this spectacular scenery, snap photos, record videos or just sit and enjoy a nice cupati and cake at the panoramic tea room while you get a closer view of the glaciers. The moon-like landscape at the VIKA Mountain range is your afternoon drive after passing via FORDE and BALESTRAND. Then you have a short ferry crossing from DRAGSVIK to VANGSNES before you arrive for an included buffet dinner and your last overnight stay at the Hotel in VOSS. Monday 27 Aug: FAGERNES – OSLO Full buffet breakfast is included at the hotel. Then we want to be sure that you have enjoyed all the environs, the historical spots and monuments. We stop you for an outside visit of BORGUND Stave Church as your bus heads towards FAGERNES where you have a lunch break (not included).

Travelling to Oslo is a spectacular journey, as if you go across the roof of Norway, passing through a landscape of forested valleys and sparkling lakes. Arrival in OSLO in late afternoon at the Comfort Hotel Borsparken. Accommodation. Time now for your included dinner at the hotel or at a nearby restaurant. And afterwards, Oslo city centre and the busy port area are this evening’s attraction for a nice stroll around.

Night at the hotel in Oslo.

Tuesday 28 Aug: OSLO Located at the head of the beautiful Oslo Fjord, surrounded by idyllic landscapes of forested hills, the Norwegian Capital lies in the shadow of the imposing medieval walls of the Akershus Fortress. Founded around the year 1000AD Oslo housed Norway’s first university. Its one of Europe’s most enlarged city but least populated. To-day, Oslo is the commercial hub with a wealth of attractions to visitors. Oslo is a cosmopolitan city just perfect to explore on foot and therefore we planned for you a one day stay full of interesting activities. Enjoy a Scandinavian buffet breakfast .Now time to meet the local guide to show you this Norwegian capital on included outside visits. You start this sightseeing tour from historic Holmenkollen- the Ski jump and views over Oslo.

Then drive to the open-air Frogner Park Vigeland Sculpture Museum – some 200 bronze, granite and cast iron sculptures – a remarkable testament to the life’s work of Gustav

Vigeland. There are still some more excellent buildings to show you, The Royal Palace, The National Parliament and the City Hall before your city-tour ends at the hotel. Tourist attractions include several excellent museums (entrance fee extra) like the Viking, Fram and the Kon Tiki Museums which you can visit at your leisure during your free afternoon.

Maybe you want to spend time at the abundant shopping choices along Karl Johans Gate. In the evening, enjoy your included dinner. Overnight at the Hotel in Oslo.

trian area and Stortorget full of shopping opportunities. It’s worth also visiting the medieval quarters and walk along the cobbled lanes of the old city- Gamla Stan. Tonight enjoy your dinner, which we also included at Stockholm’s tallest building (155 m) namely the Kaknastornet Restaurant.

Afterwards from up there, with nice panoramic views of Stockholm-by-night, we take you back in Haninge for your last night at the Hotel.

Wednesday 29 Aug: KARLSTAD - STOCKHOLM Take your last buffet breakfast at the hotel in Norway. Each day excels another for natural beauty. To-day you cannot miss scenes of vast pine forested land as we drive you out of Norway and into Sweden. On this route we drive past OREBRO where the dynamite plant and factory BOFORS were established by the founder of the Nobel Prize. Then ESKILSTUNA the holy place of the Viking Gods. Arrive around lunchtime at KARLSTAD - the largest City in the province of Sweden rebuilt after the last fire of 1865 surviving only the Cathedral and few houses. A convenient stop here gives you enough time for your lunch break (not included) and a short stroll along the pedestrian centre and main square.

The afternoon drive through Swedish countryside ends at HANINGE – a suburb commercial town just at the outskirts of STOCKHOLM where you will be accommodated for the next 2 nights at the Quality Hotel Winn. This evening we take you by bus into Stockholm centre for your included dinner at the Minerva Restaurant. Night at the Quality Hotel Winn in Haninge.

Friday 31 Aug: - STOCKHOLM - Overnight CRUISE - SWEDEN to FINLAND. Have your buffet breakfast at the hotel. This morning you have some few time to finish your shopping at the big department stores. If you wish to join your Tour leader you’ll have the chance to visit SKANSEN PARK (entrance fee extra) – the open-air museum of culture and Swedish traditions where North Pole bears are kept. Late evening prepare for some more great attractions as the bus transfers the group to the port. Glad you have enjoyed the previous luxury cruise into Norway, we are extra sure of more pleasure on this Finland Cruise to TURKU. First settle in your inside upper deck cabin of this hotel on the water. Go snap photos from the upper deck of this unforgettable scenario as the Viking Line Cruise ship set sails out of the impressive Stockholm archipelago into the Baltic Sea. Come join your reserved table for your included full buffet dinner on board accompanied by dinnerdance style orchestra. We will enjoy some elegant entertainment together or disco music if you so prefer before you go to sleep.

Thursday 30 Aug: STOCKHOLM STOCKHOLM is another great capital often called ‘Beauty on Water’ – an archipelago of 14 islands between Lake Malaren and the Baltic Sea. Your Scandinavian buffet breakfast is served at the hotel. On the bus accompanied by tour leader and local guide we take you first for a visit to the panorama view point at FJALLGATAN overlooking the islands. Sightseeing tour continues with your included outside visits of the Opera House, the City Hall – an impressive building both for architecture and artistic embellishment where every year the Nobel Prize banquette takes place.

Then drive over bridges from an island to another and into Djurgarden bypassing Drottningholm Palace – a UNESCO World Heritage Site - the Royal Family hunting lodge and residence. There’s also the possibility to visit (entrance fees extra) the 17th century Royal Galleon at the Vasa Museum.

Time permitting we stop you at the Royal Palace watching the guards and nearby the Cathedral were kings were crowned (entrance tkts.extra). The tour ends around noon.

The afternoon is free to roam around the charming pedes-

Saturday 01 Sept: TURKU - HELSINKI Finish your full Scandinavian buffet breakfast on board as we shall soon set port in the historic waterfront of the ancient Capital of Finland around 7.30 am. TURKU is a fascinating mix of Scandinavian history and modern Finish life with its history still clearly visible. Boasting it’s first University this is the Capital of province, the regional and administrative centre of Western Finland an important port and commercial centre. Back on terra ferma we invite you to join the private-bus, and your tour leader as we immediately start on an orientation short drive in and around the city which we also included for you to-day. We drive off the waterfront boasting an array of museums, galleries and art shops. By bus we take you along the banks of River Aura that flows through this city to catch the sight of the superb Castle and an outside visit of Turku city hall, and finally a stop for an inside visit of the Cathedral. We drive off this vibrant city of Turku heading to the ‘Daughter of the Baltic’ – HELSINKI that grew up around the harbour expanding gradually into the metropolis of to-day. You have a break for lunch (not

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included) on arrival. We meet the local guide to start the included sightseeing city tour of Helsinki. SENAATINTORI is the Senate square - one of the most beautiful squares in Europe. See the Lutheran Temppeliaukio church or ‘Rock’ church quarried out of natural rocks. The Uspenski Cathedral – Russian Church, Tuomiokirrko – Helsinki Cathedral, the marvelous Sibelius Park and Monument, the Presidential Palace and the Olympic Stadium. Late afternoon checkin at the Sokos Hotel Presidentti where you’ll spend the last 2 nights on room and half board basis. Now you’re free to explore the City centre or (time permitting) spend some time at the big Stockman stores for some elegant shopping quite near to your hotel – while feeling at home spending within the Eurozone. Dinner is also included at the hotel.

Night at the hotel in Helsinki.

Sunday 02 Sept: ESTONIA - TALLINN Scandinavian buffet breakfast is included at your hotel. We can let you take it easy to-day on some personal museum visits. However, staying so near to another historic Northern Europe Capital we invite you to take our full day (optional) visit to TALLINN – Capital of Estonia located at the North Eastern part of the Baltic Sea Region. With your tourleader you start on a short bus drive to the pier. Depart by the renowned Silja Ferry lines, on a 2 hour interesting trip to this Shengen state country. Lunch break (not included). Like most cities with an eight-hundred-year-old past, Tallinn is a patchwork of historic areas. The city’s pride and joy is without doubt its Medieval Old Town, but equally enchanting is the Nevski Russian Orthodox Church , the 13th Century Dome Cathedral , the Medieval City wall, the 15th Century Town Hall Pharmacy, the Old Market Square , the recreation area Pirita with its 15th century Gothic ruins of St.Birgitta convent. Your local guide will show you all attractions in Tallinn - a throwback to the time when Estonia was ruled by the Russian Tsars and also including the Olympic Village of the 1980 Olympic Sailing Regatta. Your interesting tour terminates at the pier late afternoon in time to take the Ferry back to Helsinki followed by a short bus transfer to our hotel for dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Monday 03 Sept: FINLAND - MALTA On your last day of this Grand TourCruise, expertly prepared and planned for you with great care, we only have to to wake you up very early today ( breakfast not available ) give you a bus transfer to the airport and check you in on the return flight to Malta in transit from Frankfurt. ...And you…..

You only have to cling to all the splendid moments and events on tour….memories you will never forget. Group is expected to arrive in Malta at 12.00 noon.

• Lufthansa flights via Frankfurt: Malta/Copenhagen – Helsinki/Malta • All taxes and fuel surcharges • DFDS 1 night cruise Copenhagen to Oslo in inside upper deck cabins including buffet dinner • VIKING LINES 1 night cruise Stockholm to Turku in inside upper deck cabins including buffet dinner • Panoramic round trip journey by comfortable long distance bus and knowledgeable English speaking driver as per programm * English speaking local guide on: *Copenhagen / North Zealand Sightseeing Tour *Bergen Sightseeing City Tour * Oslo Sightseeing City Tour * Stockholm Sightseeing City Tour * Helsinki Sightseeing City Tour * Turku Orientation (No guide) short Tour * Sognefjord Cruise Insurance: Adults €27.50 / Child €14.85 * Flaam Banen Panoramic Train Trip Optional Excursion: - €55 * Entrance to Fjaerland Glacier Museum at Jostedalsbreen National Park Full day tour to ESTONIA visiting TALLINN including * 11 nights accommodation in 3 & 4 star hotels and 2 nights in cabins on board cruise ships Bus transportation, Sail by Silja Line Ferry * Full Scandinavian buffet breakfast at all hotels and onboard DFDS&VIKING cruise ships Local-guided sightseeing /walking city tour * Half board – 10 dinners at Hotels/Restaurants and including 2 dinners on board cruise ships as per programme. * Full services of our Experienced Tour leader.

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Special* Normal Triple sharing €2239 €2289 Twin sharing €2299 €2349 Single €2739 €2789 Children U12 sharing with 2 adults €1949 €1999

IMPERIAL CAPITALS OF

RUSSIA 17 – 26 AUGUST

FROM

€ 1229

MOSCOW AND ST. PETERSBURG Friday, 17 August: Meet your Tour Leader at 8.30 p.m. at the Malta International airport and check-in for our AirMalta flight to Moscow which departs at 10.35 p.m.

SATURDAY, 18 AUGUST: Arrival at 4.30 a.m. at Moscow Airport followed by immigration formalities.

The capital of Russia is one of the biggest cities in the world and is Russia’s political and economic capital as well as a great cultural centre with splendid architecture and numerous museums.

Enjoy our Panoramic Moscow city sightseeing tour during which you will see the most interesting places of old and new Moscow with Red Square, for centuries the centre of Moscow life and during the Soviet time the place of parades with the Lenin Mausoleum taking central stage beside the Kremlin Wall; and walk through one of the oldest streets in Moscow - Stary Arbat, with some time to discover the pedestrian mall and browse in the shops. Afterwards we shall check-in our rooms in our 4-star hotel. Some time to freshen up then join your tour leader and local guide on a Moscow Metro tour, visiting the most beautiful underground stations.

Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Sunday, 19 August: Breakfast in hotel followed by our Kremlin Territory morning tour. View the Tsar’s Cannon and the Tsar’s Bell. Continue to Cathedral Square visiting the magnificent, richly decorated Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Assumption. The rest of day free and so you have the opportunity to visit the interesting Armoury (extra) where, among other treasures one finds exhibited superbly crafted thrones, gilt carriages, pearl decorated saddles, priceless china, and the regalia of the Russian Tsars.

Later enjoy a boat ride (extra) on the Moscow River and end the day shopping in Manege Square.

This evening, after dinner at our hotel, we offer an optional Folklore Show (coach transfers incl.).

Monday, 20 August: After breakfast we shall enjoy a full day excursion visiting Sergiev Possad - formerly known as Zagorsk. Located 68 km from Moscow,

Normal €1329 €1359 €1559 €1079

Insurance: Adults €22 / Child €11 * The Special rates are only applicable when all 3 optionals are taken

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Tuesday, 21 August: Breakfast in our hotel followed by room check-out. We shall then be transferred to the railway station for the afternoon train to St Petersburg. After our arrival, transfer to our hotel followed by room check-in and dinner in the evening.

Wednesday, 22 August: Breakfast at our hotel. Afterwards enjoy our Panoramic Sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg. This grand 300-year-old fabled city of White Nights, grand palaces and picturesque canals is known as the “Venice of the North” or the Northern Capital. Tour some of the impressive squares and monuments and visit St Isaac Cathedral and St. Peter and Paul Fortress (entr. extra). You may then wish to join our Tour Leader and explore Nevsky Prospect - the main commercial centre of St. Petersburg or you may also wish to visit the Cathedral of the Holy Virgin of Kazan and the Russian Museum, exhibiting over 6000 icons, the Mikhailovsky Palace, the Alexandrinsky Theatre etc. Dinner and overnight in our hotel.

tensive park complex, surrounded by ponds; canals, follies and shaded paths. Besides the Catherine Palace and the Alexander Palace several other architectural and landscape commissions were undertaken in the immediate area under the patronage of the Romanov between 1710 and 1917. We shall then return to St. Petersburg and tonight you may wish to enjoy an evening Concert or Ballet at the Marinsky Theatre (extra). Overnight in hotel.

Friday, 24 August: After breakfast we suggest you visit the impressive Hermitage Museum, which ranks among the world’s major museums. Founded in 1764, it occupies the buildings of the Winter Palace and Small, Old and New Hermitages. The museum’s collection now boasts of more than 3 million items – paintings, graphic art, sculptures, applied art, coins and archaeological finds. Rest of day free for personal sightseeing and shopping followed by dinner & overnight at our hotel.

Saturday, 25 August: Today after breakfast we suggest you join the tour leader and admire St Petersburg from another perspective by taking a Neva River canal cruise (optional) enjoying the magnificent view of “New Amsterdam” while cruising through the canals. The rest of the day is free for personal sightseeing. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Sunday, 26 August: Early morning transfer to airport and check-in for our Air Malta flight departing from St.Petersburg at 5.45 a.m., arriving in Malta at 8.05 a.m.

Thursday, 23 August: Breakfast in hotel followed by our optional excursion visiting Pushkin including Catherine’s Palace (incl. lunch in a local restaurant).

We shall drive about 25 kilometres away from St. Petersburg, to Pushkin, situated on land granted by Peter the Great to his wife, the future Catherine 1.

The Catherine Palace is the centerpiece of the ex-

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Special* Triple €1229 Twin €1259 Single €1459 Child (sharing with 2 adults) €999

the site dates from the 14th century and is closely linked with the name of St. Sergius of Radonezh, who after becoming a monk, in 1337, founded the Monastery of the Holy Trinity, now the residence of the Patriarch of All Russia. The Iconostasis of the Trinity Cathedral is of great artistic value. Visit the Monasteries and museums with St. Sergius Lavra, a functional monastery, a jewel in early Russian Architecture and is considered to be the ‘Vatican’ of the Russian Orthodox Church (lunch incl). In the late afternoon we return to our Moscow hotel. Following dinner in the hotel you may wish to enjoy the Evening Moscow Circus (extra). Overnight in hotel.

•Air Malta direct flights Malta/Moscow & St. Petersburg /Malta.

•All transfers •Accommodation in 4 star hotels in Moscow (3 nights) •Korston Hotel (or similar) and St Petersburg (5 nights) – Pribaltiyskaya Park Inn Hotel (or similar in rooms) with private facilities, telephone, T.V. mini-bar & A/C •Afternoon train journey (seated, economy class) Moscow/St. Petersburg •Meal Plan: Half Board – 7 X Breakfast and 8 X lunch or dinner •Programme of sightseeing tours as specified •English Speaking professional local guide •Tour Leader •All airport taxes, fuel & service surcharge

Excursions

Optionals: Adults Day Pushkin with Catherine’s Palace (including coach/guide/entrance fee) €48 St. Petersburg Canal Cruise €28 Folklore Show with Dinner €44

Russia Entry Visa is required.

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TUSCANY

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Le Terre dei Cavalieri – Cortona

The estate is composed of both rooms and apartments which are all carefully furnished in a typical Tuscan décor, with handmade-cotto floors, ceilings featuring wooden beams, and the original thick walls dressed magnificently with a collection of original antique pieces which have been collected throughout the years dating way back to when the first peasants set foot on the grounds. . Today they can offer you this unique place to enjoy an intense and unrepeatable experience, making you feel part of an environment where things have remained unchanged and the past seems to be brought back to life everyday in its charm and character.

Facilities:- B&B service both rooms and apartments; 6x12 mt. swimming pool with whirlpool bath.

Solarium, bathrooms and showers ;Air conditioning – heating; Each room is equipped with complimentary bathroom products and hair-dryer ; Satellite TV in each bedroom, in all kitchen-living rooms and in the hall; Safe deposit boxes ; Park and garden ;Mountain bikes;Laundry room with dryer ;External barbecue ;Tuscan cooking classes ;Visits with tastings to wineries, cheese dairies and olive-oil mills ;Baby sitting service.

Sightseeing Options: Arezzo / Montepulciano / San Gusme / Siena /Chianti / S.Gimigniano / Volterra / Florence Things to do:- Olive Pressing / Cheese Making / Wine Tasting / Cultural Tours / Art & Pottery / Antiques / Shopping / Nature Walks / Ferry Rides Flight options we can offer using the most suitable route and price:Malta – Rome – Malta (AirMalta – EasyJet – Alitalia) or Malta – Bologna /Pisa/ - Malta (Ryanair)

Low Season 24/03/12 – 05/04/12 10/04/12 – 30/04/12 01/10/12 – 31/10/12

Classic Double Room Deluxe Double Room Triple Room Suite 2 Pax

€53.00 €58.00 €49.00 €63.00

Medium High Season 01/05/12 – 30/06/12 06/04/12 – 09/04/12 01/09/12 – 30/09/12 01/07/12 – 31/08/12 01/11/12 – 04/11/12

€58.00 €63.00 €52.00 €68.00

€68.00 €73.00 €59.00 €83.00

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SICILY Villa Dafne – Alia -

Sicilia

Completely restored according to tradition, it’s furnishings and fittings in bare stone, wood work, cast iron, ceramics and terracotta re-create the warm charming atmosphere of this unique estate. A beautiful panorama can be admired from the spacious terraces such as the picturesque rural hamlet of Alia, characterised by typical earth toned coloured houses., The Manor is a beautifully renovated farm house which is located in a fascinating natural. The farm covers 200 hectares which is home to 1000 sheep from Valle del Belici. The manor has 35 rooms all equipped with air conditioning, heating, safety deposit box, mini bar, tv, hairdryer. The matrimonial rooms overlook the valley. There are also 5 apartments equipped with a kitchen and all the amenities for those who love to do their own cooking.

APPLIES ON ALL AGRITOURISMO PRODUCTS Our Transport Services, Tours and Car Hire will give you the option to either experience Agritourism on your own by simply renting a car from us which we can cater in accordance to your needs or else alternatively we can organise the trip for you our selves with our special rates on transfers and excursions.

Facilities: Swimming Pool / Bowling Alley / Restaurant / Amusement Park / Riding School / Bar / Garden / Laundry / Cookery Classes / Wine Tasting / Cheese Making Suggestions: Cooking Classes / Limoncello Tasting / Wine Tasting / Cultural Tours / Art & Pottery / Etna Land / Shopping / Nature Walks /Skiing Flight/Alternative travel options we can offer using the most suitable route and price:Malta – Palermo – Malta (Airmalta) or Malta – Pozzallo – Malta (Virtu Ferries ) * One may opt to use their own car and travel overland.

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Low Season All remaining dates

Bed & Breakfast Half board Full Board Single Supplement

44.00

60.00 75.00 15.00

Medium High Season 15/06/12 – 30/07/12 01/08/12 – 31/08/12 01/09/12 – 20/09/12 Easter – Christmas - New Year

49.00 65.00 80.00 18.00

52.00 69.00 85.00 22.00

The above rates are per person on room only. Breakfast at Euro 7.00 per person per day

PUGLIA

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Agriturismo Monte Paolo – Conversano

Monte Paolo is located in Puglia with it’s charming residence dating back to 15th Century, which maintains the beauty and the uniqueness of the structure. Located in the countryside in Conversano (Bari) about three kilometres from the village and within the protected natural area called “Parco die Laghi” In addition to all the comfortable amenities this resort offers, one can find a farm located on a hill overlooking one of the Puglian typical valleys. The surrounding countryside is rich in typical vegetation (olives, almonds, prickly pears and cherries) which is also ideal for pleasant and relaxing walks. All the 10 ten finely furnished rooms have a private bathroom, telephone, TV, fridge, safe deposit box, hairdryer and other amenities. Each room has a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside. In the restaurant, everything is prepared mainly with fresh local ingredients, following traditional recipes.

Facilities:- Swimming Pool / WIFI / Snack Bar / Children’s Park / Free Use of Bicycles / Chapel / Restaurant / Gazebo / Montepaolo farm Sightseeing Options - Fasano / Castellana Grotte / Alberobello / Castro / Brindisi / Lecce / S.Giovanni Rotundo / Matera / Barletta / Martina Franca / Monopoli Things to do - Cooking Classes / Olive oil Tasting / Wine Tasting / Cultural Tours / Zoo Safari / Fasolandia Park / Indiana Park / Curtipetrizzilandia Park / Trulli / Grotta Zinzulusa / Grotte Castellana / Parco Nazionale del Gargano / Torre Guaceto Flight options we can offer using the most suitable route and price:- Malta – Bari – Malta (Rynair)

Jan-Feb-March 1-31 Aug 1-31 July May-June-Sep-Oct Apr-Nov – Dec Double Room €88.00 €77.00 €68.00 €57.00 Single €130.00 €102.00 €93.00 €76.00 Triple Room €73.00 €63.00 €56.00 €49.00 Quadruple €53.00 €54.00 €48.00 €42.00

The above rates are per person on room only. Breakfast at Euro 7.00 per person per day

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NOVA YARDINIA

PUGLIA FROM

€ 689

VALENTINO GRAND VILLAGE & CALANE HOLIDAY VILLAGE**** Nova Yardinia is situated on the Ionian Coast in Apulia, Southern Italy. It is immersed in and surrounded by a stunning natural beauty. Nova Yardinia boasts 4 hotels, each with its very own ambience and character with a total of 790 rooms and 30 meeting rooms from 15 up to 1,300 persons All hotels have extensive leisure facilities, 5 km of private beach, 18 hectares of pine forest, 7 tennis courts and 5 pools The 6 restaurants each have a very distinct atmosphere and are complemented with 8 areas for al fresco banquets. lunch and dinner are buffet style (water and bottle of Tessera Club includes*; Welcome Cocktail; Use of swimming pools & sports facilities, Animation, Themed Dinner and enogastronomic evenings, Tennis, Catamaran & Aerobic collective lessons, Beach Shuttle bus, Sunbed , umbrella

Sports & Entertainment; An entertainment team organises every day daytime and night time activities , involving all guests with great enthusiasm and energy. Fun never ends at the the Calane and Valentino: games, shows, disco dancing, aerobics, water gym, windsurf, sailing, canoe and a lot of tournaments let you spend an unforgettable holiday. Personal sport courses on demand, beauty centre with sauna and massage rooms.

Restaurants; All our specialties are cooked with the best recipes and the best products of the typical Apulian cooking reviewed in a Mediterranean creative way to delight both sight and taste. Breakfast,

wine included)

The Pinewood & the Beach; A pinewood, biogenetic nature reserve for the preservation of the Aleppo pine divides the hotels from the beach. Comfortable shuttle buses and electric trains assure regular transfers from the hotels to the bathing establishments through a suggestive path bordering the Mediterranean bush and the river Lato. All guests in our resorts have at their disposal 5 km private sandy beach equipped with beach umbrellas, sun lounge chairs and deckchairs, changing rooms, refreshment services and facilities, pedal boats, canoes, windsurfs and catamarans Entertainment for children; Baby club for 4 to 7 years old children, mini-club for 7 to 12 years old kids, junior club for 12 to 16 years old youths ;restaurant service in the baby club both at lunch time and at dinner time; free admission to the Theme Park Felisia

Prices per person from Saturday to Saturday Period 26 May - 16 June & 18 - 29 September 16 - 30 June & 01 - 08 September 30 June - 14 July 14 July - 28 July 28 July- 04 August & 18 August - 01 September 04 - 18 August Children Rate from 3 to 12 years

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and showing of 3D IMAX cinema.

Twin Triple Quad Child 1 Child 2 689 809 849 899 949 1059

629 599 679 669 789 759 839 829 879 859 999 979

199 199 199 199 199 599

419 439 499 549 569 599

Price Includes

• Return Ryan Air Flights Malta / Bari / Malta inc. 15 kg checked luggage + 10kg checked luggage • Return Airport transfers • 7 nights stay at either Valentino Grand Village or Calane Holiday Village ( Formula Roulette) • Tessera Club for the whole stay * • Full board ( Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner) • Wine & Water During Meals

EDEN VILLAGE

SICILY

FROM

€ 489

SIKANA RESORT & SPA **** Sikania lies directly on the beach in a marvellous natural and quiet position. 150 mt wide sandy beach with dunes, equipped with sun umbrellas, sun beds, showers and a restaurant/bar.

Relax and Entertainment; Entertainment point, solarium, 2 swimming pools, one dedicated to the children with its own solarium. Indoor-outdoor disco, amphitheatre with 437 seats, indoor play area, fitness area, 2 tennis fields, 1 soccer field and 1 volleyballbasket field. At extra charge: minigolf, wind-surf, kite-surf, terrace with sea view with Jacuzzi, relax area and tea area. Spa, fitness area with steam bath, sauna, massages area, chromo therapy-aromatherapy showers, aesthetic rooms, hydro massage, relax zone, gym zone, jogging, multigym.

Restaurants; Inside restaurant with 396 seats with direct access to swimming pool. Buffet service restaurant, terrace restaurant near the swimming pool, show cooking. At extra charge: beach restaurant (open from 8 pm to 10.30 pm) and pizzeria (open from 10 pm to 3 am).

All inclusive; From 9 a.m. till 11 p.m. Full board with rich buffet services at main restaurant, wine, beer, mineral water at meals and soft drinks all day long from dispensers. Snack from 11.30 am to 12.30 am and tea-time from 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm with cakes and American coffee.

the beach and all services connected to it, activities entertainment and mini club, sport areas access to and use of equipment.

Rooms; 218 rooms with bathroom: classic and superior including plasma TV, frigobar, hair dryer, safe box, air conditioning, telephone, balcony on the 1° floor or veranda on the ground floor. Connecting rooms available at the ground floor Beach; Sandy Beach equipment: 2 showers, sunbeds, chairs, sun umbrellas. At the check in will be given “towel card” that is required to have complementary beach towel. Charges applied in case card will be lost.

Tessera Club; includes access to swimming pools,

Prices per person from Tuesday to Tuesday or Sunday to Sunday Price Includes Period Twin Triple Quad Child •Return Air MALTA Flights Malta / Catania / Malta 22 April - 10 June & 16 September - 07 October 10 - 17 June 17 June - 24 June & 09 September - 16 September 24 June - 01 July & 02 - 09 September

01 July - 15 July & 26 August - 02 September

15 July - 05 August

04 - 18 August Children Rate from 3 to 12 years

489 579 649 719 829 899 1059

449 509 569 629 719 779 999

439 419 529 589 666 719 979

289 339 379 409 469 499 599

•Airport taxes •Return Aiport transfers •7 nights stay at the Eden Village Sikania Resort & Spa •Tessera Club for the whole stay * •Full board ( Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner) •Wine & Water During Meals

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ARENELLA RESORT

SIRACUSA FROM

€ 552

BY ALPITOUR WORLD HOTELS **** Arenella Resort is nestled in a spacious park on the southern coast of Sicily, alongside long sandy beaches, close to Syracuse and the protected marine area of Plemmirio. Arenella Resort offers a wide range of sports and leisure facilities. Try the resort’s new wellness centre with a number of relaxing and therapeutic spa facilities including massages and beauty treatments. You can choose from numerous sports activities including archery in the summer months.

There is also a fully equipped scuba-diving centre on site with lessons available at an additional cost. Enjoy the entertainment programme at Arenella Resort.

Here you will find professional staff, including French and German speakers, and an extensive line-up of daytime and evening entertainment.

and barbecue area.

Arenella Resort is only bookable for weekly stays, with arrivals and departures on Friday.

General Restaurant, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Garden, Terrace, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Elevator, Heating, Luggage Storage, Shops in Hotel, All Public and Private spaces nonsmoking, Air Conditioning Activities: Tennis Court, Sauna, Fitness Centre, Massage, Children’s Playground, Billiards, Table Tennis, Windsurfing, Hot Tub, Canoeing, Turkish/Steam Bath, Diving, Indoor Swimming Pool, Outdoor Swimming Pool

There are 2 children’s clubs, both offering a wide range of dedicated activities. The Mini Bimbo club is a fully equipped nursery for children until 2 years of age. Arenella Bimbo Village is appropriate for children from 2 until 17 years of age. You can dine at Arenella Resort’s 2 restaurants offering delicious breakfast and dinner buffets of local and Mediterranean cuisine, which can be enjoyed on open-air terraces. The restaurants feature an open-cooking area where you can watch your meal being prepared as well as a large grill

Services: Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Airport Shuttle, Souvenirs/Gift Shop, Bicycle Rental, Car Hire, Tour Desk, Fax/Photocopying, ATM/Cash Machine on site Internet Wired internet is available in public areas and costs EUR 5 per hour.

Wi-fi is available in public areas and costs EUR 10 per hour.

Parking Free! Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Rates per person in Euros on Half Board from Friday to Friday Period

14 Sep - 26 Oct 04 May - 25 May 25 May - 6 Jul & 07 Sep - 14 Sep 6 Jul - 03 Aug & 24 Aug - 7 Sep 3 Aug - 24 Aug

Twin

FB supplement Adults @ €9 per day / Children @ €5 per day

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552 562 612 692 862

3rd & 4th Single Adult 415 705 425 725 455 775 515 875 625 1085

Child 1 2-11 145 145 145 145 145

Child 2 2-11 315 321 383 381 461

AI supplement @ Eur16 – Children €9 Infant pay Eur49

Price Includes

• Return Airmalta flights Malta/Catania/Malta • Airport transfers • 7 nights accommodation on half board basis • Wine & Water during meals • Airport taxes

SERENUSA VILLAGE & SPA RESORT

LICATA FROM

€ 539

BLUE SERENA CLUB & HOTELS **** The Serenusa Village is a four-star holiday club, situated right on the beach of Licata, 52 km away from Agrigento and 42 km from the Valley of the Temples. It is located on a natural balcony 15m above the sea. The hotel houses a total of 490 rooms, accommodated in two and three-storey buildings. All rooms are en suite and fitted with individually controllable air conditioning, telephone, satellite TV, mini fridge, hairdryer, safe deposit box, ground floor garden and first and second floor verandas. Rooms for disabled clients are also available. The fully equipped beach is approximately 300m from the holiday village.

The Serenusa Village features: central fun pool with water slides and whirlpools, swimming pool, Kid’s Club with wading pool for ages 3 to 10 (for children with prior booking only), Teeny Club for ages 11 to 13 and Junior Club for ages 14 to 17, children’s play area with inflatable slides and bouncers, fully equipped mum & baby kitchen with mealtime assistance, mini stables, open-air theatre, dance-hall and discotheque, semioutdoor fitness area with a wide range of equipment (isotonic machines, spinning, step) open on selected hours. The resort also offers 8-a-side pitch, 4 sport fields for 5-a-side soccer and tennis, one multi-sport field (basketball, volleyball), beach volleyball, bowling greens, archery, table tennis, bars, hotel boutique, shops, general store newsagent, tobacconist, Internet access, ATM machine, medical assistance a few hours daily, internal unattended car park.

Activities o Tennis Court o Fitness Centre o Children’s Playground o Table Tennis o Windsurfing o Hiking o Outdoor Swimming Pool Services o Airport Shuttle o Laundry o Barber/Beauty Shop o Internet Services o Souvenirs/Gift Shop o Bicycle Rental o Fax/Photocopying o ATM/Cash Machine on site Internet: Wired internet is available in public areas and charges are applicable. Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms and charges are applicable.

Parking: Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Location & Address : Ss115 Km 240, 92027 Licta Meal Plan: Full board is included in the room rate.

Facilities o Parking o Restaurant o Bar o 24-Hour Front Desk o Newspapers o Garden o Non-Smoking Rooms o Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests o Family Rooms o Free Parking o Safety Deposit Box o Luggage Storage o Shops in Hotel o Air-conditioning o Private Beach Area

Rates per person in Euros on Full Board from Friday to Friday Price Includes Twin Triple Single Chd 0-1 Chd 2-7 Chd 8-11 • Return Airmalta flights Malta/Catania/Malta 27/05 - 03/06 & 02/09 - 16/09 03/06 - 17/06 & 26/08 - 02/09 17/06 - 15/07 15/07 - 05/08 & 19/08 - 26/08 05/08 - 19/08/2012 999

539 499 539 49 619 579 739 49 699 649 1009 49 789 739 1098 49 999 939 1559 49

249 299 269 339 289 399 319 439 379 549

• Airport transfers • 7 nights accommodation on Full Board basis • Wine & Water during meals • Airport taxes

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TORRESERENA VILLAGE

PUGLIA FROM

€ 552

MARINA DI GINOSA **** The Torreserena Village offers accommodation in 400 rooms set in two storey buildings, all rooms are equipped with en suite bathrooms, individual controlled air conditioning, telephone, satellite TV, mini fridge, hairdryer, safe deposit box. Rooms on the ground floor have access to the garden whereas rooms on the first floor have balcony. On arrival rooms are available from 16:00hrs and must be vacated on departure by 10.00hrs. Departing after check-out time? In the main hall an array of facilities are at your complete disposal, such as: locker rooms, luggage deposit service, showers and baby changing tables, to enjoy more time at the village until departure.

Meals are served buffet style at tables accommodating 8 to 10 persons (it is common practice to share tables with other guests), including free wine and water in the Rosa Dei Venti restaurant – split in four dining rooms with ceiling fans and the mum & baby equipped kitchen with assistance at meal times,

where parents can easily prepare baby meals.

Guests may enjoy numerous free facilities and entertainment: a wide and fine sandy beach, which slopes gently towards the Ionian Sea, is approximately 700m, from the village, fully equipped with a bar, umbrellas, sun chairs, sun beds, changing huts, showers and pedalos, sailing boats, windsurf and canoes (except during collective lessons), easily reached by a shady winding pathway through a pine forest, or by a courtesybus, the resort is accessible to people with reduced mobility; beach wheelchairs are available also beach towel hire on request. Two fresh water pools; a swimming pool and one with water slides and whirlpools in the centre of the resort, Kid’s Club with a paddling pool for children between 3 to 10 years, Teeny Club 11 to 13 years and Junior Club 14 to 18 years. Children’s play area with inflatable slides and bouncers, an open-air theatre, dancing and discotheque, semi-outdoor fitness area open at scheduled hours equipped with spinning, step, aerobics, isotonic training, floor exercising and

Rates per person in Euros on Full Board from Saturday to Saturday Period Twin 27/05 - 03/06 & 02/09 - 16/09 03/06 - 17/06 & 26/08 - 02/09 1/07 - 15/07 15/07 - 05/08 & 19/08 - 26/08 05/08 - 19/08/2012

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Single

Chd 0-1 Chd 2-7 Chd 8-11

649 529 649 89 719 579 859 89 809 639 1139 89 909 709 1229 89 1119 859 1709 89

369 449 389 479 419 529 439 579 509 689

climbing, during scheduled hours, a wide range of sport facilities: including flood lit tennis court, multisport pitch used for basketball and volleyball, 8-a-side pitch, beach volley, bowls pitch, table tennis, archery, together with our entertainment staff, who are committed to making your stay as delightful as possible, organising daily games, tournaments, theatre shows, and a wide range of sport and group classes.

Other Facilities include two bars, Hotel Gift Shop, Shops, General Store Newsagent, Tobacconist, ATM, Medical Assistance against payment – two hours daily, Internet access and Internal unattended car park. Close to the village a Horse Riding school and Riva dei Tessali – Golf Course. Pets are not allowed.

The village is the ideal base for exploring not only the sea but also the countryside, promising folkloristic events and rich heritage, such as the Old Taranto, Martina France, Grottaglie and Matera

Price Includes

• Ryan air flight Malta/Bari/Malta • 7 nights accommodation on full board basis • Wine & water during meals • Airport taxes.

Add on transfers

On Request Rates vary on number of pax and payable direct

Malta to Malta Cruises 2012 Western Mediterranean Cruise

Departures: 1st, 8th, 15th October

PRICE FROM

€ 399 Inc taxes

All inclusive Save €200 or more per person with our all inclusive system

Comfort

Fun

Day Day 01 Day 02 Day 03 Day 04 Day 05 Day 06 Day 07 Day 08

All inclusive

Port Valletta

Messina Naples Cagliari Palma de Mallorca Valencia At Sea Valletta

Arrive - 08.00 08.00 10.00 14.00 09.00 - 14.00

Depart 20.00 18.00 16.00 17.00 22.00 17.00 -

01 October TWIN CAT L (Inside) CAT K (Inside) CAT I (Sup Inside)

Delight

Emotion

Relax

CAT E (Sup Outside) CAT D (Sup Outside) CAT C (Sup Outside)

Why choose Pullmantur

TWIN CAT L (Inside) CAT K (Inside) CAT I (Sup Inside) CAT E (Sup Outside) CAT D (Sup Outside) CAT C (Sup Outside)

Valencia

NRM 749 799 849 929 959 999

TRIPLE EBD N/A 569 N/A 689 N/A 759

NRM N/A 769 N/A 889 N/A 959

QUAD EBD N/A 529 N/A 639 N/A 709

NRM N/A 729 N/A 839 N/A 909

SINGLE EBD 899 949 979 1049 1069 1099

NRM 1099 1149 1179 1249 1269 1299

CHILD EBD N/A 199 N/A 199 N/A 199

NRM N/A 199 N/A 199 N/A 199

08 October

You can eat and drink all you like, day and night, at no extra cost: breakfast, lunch and dinner , water, juice, coffee, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages… all this while enjoying the excellent ambiance and service Pullmantur offers.

Messina

EBD 549 599 649 729 759 799

EBD 469 549 619 699 729 769

NRM 669 749 819 899 929 969

TRIPLE EBD N/A 519 N/A 649 N/A 729

NRM N/A 719 N/A 849 N/A 929

QUAD EBD N/A 489 N/A 619 N/A 689

NRM N/A 689 N/A 819 N/A 889

SINGLE EBD 799 899 949 999 1029 1049

NRM 999 1099 1149 1199 1229 1249

CHILD EBD N/A 199 N/A 199 N/A 199

NRM N/A 199 N/A 199 N/A 199

15 October TWIN

Naples Sardegna

CAT L (Inside) CAT K (Inside) CAT I (Sup Inside) CAT E (Sup Outside) CAT D (Sup Outside) CAT C (Sup Outside)

EBD 399 499 579 659 689 729

NRM 599 699 799 859 889 919

TRIPLE EBD N/A 489 N/A 619 N/A 699

NRM N/A 689 N/A 819 N/A 899

QUAD EBD N/A 469 N/A 589 N/A 659

NRM N/A 669 N/A 789 N/A 859

SINGLE EBD 749 829 919 929 949 999

NRM 949 1029 1119 1129 1149 1199

CHILD EBD N/A 199 N/A 199 N/A 199

EBD- Early booking discount NRM - Normal

Palma de Mallorca

-

Prices are per person in Euro € on all inclusive basis and include port taxes.

Children’s rate applies for kids from the age of 2 years to 16 years (not yet 17 years) Infants rate apply for babies under 24 months (2 yrs) Gratuities are not included in the cruise fare. These are paid on board at the end of the cruise and cost: Eur72 for both adults & children - Infants pay no gratuities.

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NRM N/A 199 N/A 199 N/A 199

Eastern Mediterranean Cruise

€ 1149

08th – 16th September

in Twin

Visiting; Rome, Taormina, Athens, Chania (Crete), Ephesus ( Kusadasi) onboard the Navigator of the Seas

Price includes; Flights, Transfers, 1 night Accommodation on BB basis in Rome, 8 night Eastern Med Cruise, Tour leader, Airport & Port Taxes, Onboard Gratuities

Eastern Mediterranean Cruise

€ €1599

13th – 23rd July

in Twin

Visiting; Rome, Taormina, Ephesus, Rhodes, Santorini, Mykonos, Pompeii & Sorrento onboard the Celebrity Equinox

Price includes; Flights, Transfers, 11 day Eastern Med Cruise, Tour leader, Airport & Port Taxes, Onboard Gratuities

Eastern Mediterranean & Holyland Cruise 17th September, 24th September, 01st October, 08th October, 15th October

€ 899 in Twin

Visiting; Limassol, Alanya, Rhodes, Crete, Santorini, Ashdod onboard the Costa Atlantica

Price Includes; Flights, 1 night accommodation in Limassol, transfers, 8 day Eastern Mediterranean Cruise, Port & Airport taxes

Canary Islands, Spain & Portugal Cruise 20th – 31st October

€ 1599 in Twin

Visiting; Vigo, Lisbon, Las Palmas, Tenerife, Funchal, Ferrol onboard the Independence of the Seas Price Includes; Flights, Transfers, 12 day Canary Islands, Spain & Portugal Cruise, Tour leader, Airport & Port Taxes, Onboard Gratuities

Iceland, Faroe Islands & Norwegian Fjords Cruise 04th – 18th August

€ 2299 in Twin

Visiting; Krysuvik, Grindavik, Reykjavik , Akureyri ( Iceland), Klaksvik ( Faroe Islands), Geiranger, Olden, Flam, Bergen ( Norwegian Fjords) onboard the Celebrity Eclipse

Price Includes; Flights, Transfers, 15 day Iceland, Faroe Islands & Norwegian Fjords Cruise, Tour leader, Airport & Port Taxes, Onboard Gratuities

Scandinavia Capitals & Russia Cruise 02nd – 14th July, 14th- 26th July, 26th July – 07th August, 07th – 19th August, 19th – 31st August

€ 1699 in Twin

Visiting; Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, St. Petersburg, Peterhof, Tallinn, Gothenburg onboard the Jewel of the Seas

Price includes; Flights, Transfers, 13 day Scandinavia & Russia Cruise , Tour leader, Airport & Port Taxes, Onboard Gratuities

Northern Europe & Norwegian Fjords Cruise 13th – 23rd July

€ 1799 in Twin

Visiting; Brussels ( Belgium), Honfleur ( France) , Stavanger, Alesund, Geiranger, Flam, Bergen ( Norwegian Fjords) onboard the Brilliance of the Seas

Price Includes; Flights, Transfers, 11 Day Northern Europe & Norwegian Fjords Cruise, Tour leader, Airport & Port Taxes, Onboard Gratuities

Baltic Capitals Fly & Cruise 27th June – 04th July

€ 999 in Twin

Visiting; Copenhagen, Warnemunde, Talinn, St Petersburg onboard the NCL Sun Price Includes; Flights, 5 day Baltic Capitals Cruise, 3 night accommodation in St Petersburg, Transfers in Copenhagen & St Petersburg, Tourleader

Baltic Capitals Fly & Cruise

€ 1099

01st – 09th September

in Twin

Visiting; St Petersburg, Helsinki, Stockholm, Copenhagen onboard the NCL Sun

Price Includes; Flights, 6 day Baltic Capitals Cruise, 3 night accommodation in Copenhagen, Transfers in Copenhagen & St Petersburg, tourleader

Orlando & Western Caribbean Cruise

The Largest Ship Afloat 220,000tonnes

€ 2099

02nd – 17th September

in Twin

Visiting; Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Epcot Centre, Magic Kingdom, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, Sea World, Labadee ( Haiti), Falmouth ( Jamaica), Cozumel ( Mexico) , Miami, London onboard the Allure of the Seas

Price includes; Flights, Transfers, 8 day Western Caribbean Cruise, 7 nights Accommodation in a central superior hotel in Orlando on bed and breakfast basis, Port & Airport taxes, Onboard gratuities, Tour Leader

Eastern USA & Canada Grand Tour and Bermuda, USA North East Coast East Coast Cruise

€ 2949

14th August – 01st September

in Twin

Visiting; Toronto, Niagara Falls, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, Baltimore, Kings Wharf ( Bermuda) , Boston, Newport onboard the Enchantment of the Seas

Price Includes; Flights, accommodation in Toronto, Elmira, Manhattan, Washington, Frankfurt, 9 day Eastern USA & Canada coach tour inc. attractions, 9 day Eastern USA & Bermuda Cruise, Onboard Gratuities, Port and Airport taxes

Vancouver, Los Angeles, Las Vegas & West Coast Wine Cruise 11th – 30th September

€ 2399 in Twin

Visiting; Vancouver, Nanaimo, Victoria, San Francisco, Alcatraz, Monterey, Los Angeles, Hollywood, Universal Studios, Grand Canyon, San Diego, Las Vegas onboard the Celebrity Vancouver

Price Includes; Flights, Accommodation in Vancouver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Frankfurt, 8 day West Coast Wine Cruise, Transfers, Port and Airport taxes, Onboard Gratuities, Tour Leader

Canadian Rockies Grand Tour & Alaska Cruise 14th – 30th July

€ 3349 in Twin

Visiting; Vancouver, Victoria, Canadian Rockies, Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Juneau, Icy Straight Point, Hubbard Glacier onboard the Celebrity Century

Price Includes; Flights, Accommodation in Vancouver, Salmon Arm, Banff, Lac Le Jeune, Canadian Rockies Grand Tour inc Attractions, Transfers, 8 day Alaska Cruise, Port and Airport taxes, onboard Gratuities, Tour Leader

Panama Canal Cruise from Los Angeles to Miami

€ 2499

28th September – 14th October

in Twin

Visiting; Los Angeles, Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Huatulco, Puerto Chiapas, Puntarenas, Cartagena, Panama Canal, Miami onboard the NCL Pearl

Price Includes; Flights, Transfers, 1 night accommodation in Los Angeles, 15 day Panama Canal Cruise, Port and Airport taxes, Tour leader

Australia & New Zealand Cruise 12th November - 02nd December

€ 2499 in Twin

Visiting; Sydney, Canberra, Bay of Islands, Tauranga, Napier, Christchurch, Dunedin, Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound, Milford Sound, Wellington, Auckland onboard the Radiance of the Seas

Price Includes; Flights, 3 night Accommodation in Sydney, 15 Day New Zealand Cruise, transfers, Port & Airport taxes, onboard gratuities, tour leader

Jewels of the Far East Cruise 31st October – 17th November

€ 2449

in Twin

Visiting; Shangai, Okinawa, Keelung, Hong Kong, Halong Bay, Da-Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore onboard the Costa Classica

Price Includes; Flights, Transfers, 17 day Far East Cruise, Port & Airport taxes, Tour leader

153,000 tonnes

Weekly Mediterranean Cruises May to October 2012 Day

Port of Call

Arrival

Departure

Wednesday

Civitavecchia (Rome)

7.00pm

Thursday

Livorno (Florence, Pisa)

7.00pm

7.00am

Friday Cannes 8.00am 7.00pm Saturday

Provence (Marseille)

7.00am

4.00pm

Sunday Barcelona 5.00am 6.00pm Monday

Cruising

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--

Tuesday Naples 7.00am 7.00pm Wednesday

IE INSIDE Twin SAILING 02-May 09-May 16-May 23-May 30-May 06-Jun 13-Jun 20-Jun 27-Jun 04-Jul 11-Jul 18-Jul 25-Jul 01-Aug 08-Aug 15-Aug 22-Aug 29-Aug 05-Sep 12-Sep 19-Sep 26-Sep 03-Oct 10-Oct

48

7.00am

Civitavecchia (Rome)

EBD 499 529 549 569 589 629 659 729 789 929 949 969 999 1009 1029 1029 939 919 859 819 749 699 529 499

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NRM 699 729 749 769 789 829 859 929 989 1029 1049 1069 1099 1109 1129 1129 1039 1019 959 919 849 799 729 699

Twin EBD 699 729 749 769 789 809 859 899 989 1189 1229 1249 1259 1269 1289 1289 1249 1169 1099 1049 899 849 649 599

NRM 899 929 949 969 989 1009 1059 1099 1189 1289 1329 1349 1359 1369 1389 1389 1349 1269 1199 1149 999 949 849 799

I1 INSIDE Triple Quad EBD 629 659 679 699 719 739 779 829 889 1016 1056 1076 1096 1116 1136 1136 1096 1016 966 896 766 716 599 549

NRM 762 792 812 832 852 872 912 962 1022 1082 1122 1142 1162 1182 1202 1202 1162 1082 1032 962 832 782 732 682

EBD 579 609 629 649 669 689 729 779 839 949 989 1009 1029 1049 1069 1069 1029 949 899 829 699 649 549 499

NRM 679 709 729 749 769 789 829 879 939 1099 1039 1059 1079 1099 1119 1119 1079 999 949 879 749 699 649 599

Twin

Child EBD 149 149 149 149 149 149 149 149 189 249 249 249 299 299 299 299 299 299 249 249 149 149 149 149

NRM 249 249 249 249 249 249 249 249 289 349 349 349 399 399 399 399 399 399 349 349 249 249 249 249

EBD 769 789 809 819 839 869 909 969 1039 1269 1289 1299 1329 1349 1369 1369 1289 1269 1199 1129 999 909 749 699

BD BALCONY Triple

NRM 969 989 1009 1019 1039 1069 1109 1169 1239 1369 1389 1399 1429 1449 1469 1469 1389 1369 1299 1229 1099 1009 949 899

EBD 719 739 759 769 789 819 859 919 989 1186 1206 1216 1246 1266 1286 1286 1206 1186 1116 1046 916 816 699 649

NRM 852 872 892 902 922 952 992 1052 1122 1252 1272 1282 1312 1332 1352 1352 1272 1252 1182 1112 982 882 832 782

Child EBD 149 149 149 149 149 149 149 149 189 249 249 249 299 299 299 299 299 299 249 249 149 149 149 149

NRM 249 249 249 249 249 249 249 249 289 349 349 349 399 399 399 399 399 399 349 349 249 249 249 249

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Price Includes

Not Included

• • • • • •

• Airport Taxes €49 • Optional Return transfers Airport/Cruise/Airport Adults @ €60.00/ Children @ €40.00 • Gratuities to be paid onboard: $12 per person per day for both adults and children

8 days/ 7 nights Western Mediterranean Cruise Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Midnight snack daily Freestyle Dinning 24 hour complimentary room service Daily entertaiment Port taxes

Infants under 2 years of age pay €129.00

Book Early & Fly to Rome For Free *Offer does not include airport taxes (€49.00) and is subject to flights availability at time of booking

SAILING 02-May 09-May 16-May 23-May 30-May 06-Jun 13-Jun 20-Jun 27-Jun 04-Jul 11-Jul 18-Jul 25-Jul 01-Aug 08-Aug 15-Aug 22-Aug 29-Aug 05-Sep 12-Sep 19-Sep 26-Sep 03-Oct 10-Oct

EBD 899 919 939 959 989 999 1089 1149 1249 1399 1419 1439 1459 1489 1509 1489 1449 1349 1299 1179 1099 1049 899 849

NRM 1099 1119 1139 1159 1189 1199 1289 1349 1449 1499 1519 1539 1559 1589 1609 1589 1549 1449 1399 1279 1199 1149 1099 1049

EBD 849 869 889 909 939 949 1039 1059 1149 1256 1266 1286 1306 1336 1356 1296 1266 1166 1086 1056 1016 966 849 799

NRM 982 1002 1022 1042 1072 1082 1172 1192 1282 1322 1332 1352 1372 1402 1422 1362 1332 1232 1152 1122 1082 1032 982 932

EBD 799 819 839 859 789 899 989 999 1049 1139 1149 1169 1189 1219 1239 1179 1149 1079 1009 989 949 899 799 749

MD MINISUITES Twin Triple Child

Child NRM 899 919 939 959 889 999 1089 1099 1149 1189 1199 1219 1239 1269 1289 1229 1199 1129 1059 1039 999 949 899 849

EBD 149 149 149 149 149 149 149 149 189 249 249 249 299 299 299 299 299 299 249 249 149 149 149 149

NRM 249 249 249 249 249 249 249 249 289 349 349 349 399 399 399 399 399 399 349 349 249 249 249 249

EBD 929 949 979 989 1009 1019 1119 1179 1279 1429 1449 1469 1489 1509 1539 1509 1479 1379 1339 1209 1139 1079 929 879

NRM 1129 1149 1179 1189 1209 1219 1319 1379 1479 1529 1549 1569 1589 1609 1639 1609 1579 1479 1439 1309 1239 1179 1129 1079

EBD 899 919 949 959 979 989 1069 1079 1169 1266 1286 1306 1326 1356 1366 1316 1286 1186 1106 1086 1046 996 879 829

NRM 1032 1052 1082 1092 1112 1122 1202 1212 1302 1332 1352 1372 1392 1422 1432 1382 1352 1252 1172 1152 1112 1062 1012 962

EBD 149 149 149 149 149 149 149 149 189 249 249 249 299 299 299 299 299 299 249 249 149 149 149 149

NRM 249 249 249 249 249 249 249 249 289 349 349 349 399 399 399 399 399 399 349 349 249 249 249 249

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B2 BALCONY Triple Quad

Twin

49

Weekly departures from June - October 2012

Grt: 103,000t - Length: 272m - Width: 36m - Max Speed: 22knots - Year in Service 2004 - Passenger Capacity: 3,470

Inside Cat. I4 / I5 INSIDE I4

TWIN

Outside Cat. E1 / E2 TWIN

INSIDE I5

TRIPLE

OUTSIDE E1

QUAD

TWIN

PRONTO NORMAL PRONTO NORMAL PRONTO NORMALPRONTO NORMAL

1-Jun 8-Jun 15-Jun 22-Jun 29-Jun 6-Jul 13-Jul 20-Jul 27-Jul 3-Aug 10-Aug 17-Aug 24-Aug 31-Aug 7-Sep 14-Sep 21-Sep 28-Sep 5-Oct 12-Oct 19-Oct 26-Oct

719 739 779 799 899 969 999 999 999 999 999 999 999 939 929 879 819 719 619 619 589 589

Price includes:

899 919 929 939 1029 1119 1199 1199 1199 1199 1199 1199 1199 1119 1089 1059 999 899 819 799 779 749

759 769 829 839 929 999 1059 1079 1079 1079 1079 1079 1079 979 969 929 869 749 669 649 629 609

959 969 979 989 1089 1179 1259 1279 1279 1279 1279 1279 1279 1179 1159 1129 1069 949 869 849 829 799

709 719 779 789 879 949 1009 1029 1029 1029 1029 1029 1029 929 919 879 819 699 619 599 579 559

909 919 979 989 1079 1149 1209 1229 1229 1229 1229 1229 1229 1129 1119 1079 1019 899 819 799 779 759

669 679 739 749 839 909 969 989 989 989 989 989 989 889 879 839 779 659 579 559 539 519

• 7-night cruise in the cabin of your choice.

• Full board (daily breakfast, lunch dinner and various snacks) at a choice of restaurants.

• On-board entertainment (such as animation, variety shows, discotheque entrance).

869 879 939 949 1039 1109 1169 1189 1189 1189 1189 1189 1189 1089 1079 1039 979 859 779 759 739 719

TRIPLE

OUTSIDE E2

TWIN

TRIPLE

PRONTO NORMAL PRONTO NORMAL PRONTO NORMALPRONTO NORMAL

899 919 959 979 1079 1149 1179 1179 1179 1179 1179 1179 1179 1119 1099 1059 999 899 799 799 769 769

1099 1119 1159 1179 1279 1349 1379 1379 1379 1379 1379 1379 1379 1319 1299 1259 1199 1099 999 999 969 969

849 869 909 929 1029 1099 1129 1129 1129 1129 1129 1129 1129 1069 1049 1009 949 849 749 749 719 719

1049 1069 1109 1129 1229 1299 1329 1329 1329 1329 1329 1329 1329 1269 1249 1209 1149 1049 949 949 919 919

Not included in the price:

939 959 999 1019 1119 1189 1219 1219 1219 1219 1219 1219 1219 1159 1139 1099 1039 939 839 839 809 769

1139 1159 1199 1219 1319 1389 1419 1419 1419 1419 1419 1419 1419 1359 1339 1299 1239 1139 1039 1039 1009 969

889 909 949 969 1069 1139 1169 1169 1169 1169 1169 1169 1169 1109 1089 1049 989 889 789 789 759 719

1089 1109 1149 1169 1269 1339 1369 1369 1369 1369 1369 1369 1369 1309 1289 1249 1189 1089 989 989 959 919

1-Jun 8-Jun 15-Jun 22-Jun 29-Jun 6-Jul 13-Jul 20-Jul 27-Jul 3-Aug 10-Aug 17-Aug 24-Aug 31-Aug 7-Sep 14-Sep 21-Sep 28-Sep 5-Oct 12-Oct 19-Oct 26-Oct

• Tips (Compulsory) Adult €49 / Children 14-17yrs € 24.50 / Under 14 free • Drinks, bar expenses, telephone, personal services (e.g. hairdresser, wellness centre, treatments, laundry), medical fees, purchases made in shops.

• The Club restaurants. • Excursions ashore.

• Casino, video games, internet.

Price From

â‚Ź589

Malta to Malta

Sailing to Naples, Savona, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Catania DATE PORT ARR Fri La Valletta Sat Catania 08.00 Sun Naples 08.00 Mon Savona 09.00 Tue Barcelona 13.30 Wed Palma de Mallorca 09.00 Thu Day At Sea -- Fri La Valletta 08.00

Balcony Cat. B2 / B3 TWIN

BALCONY B2

TRIPLE

QUAD

TWIN

BALCONY B3

TRIPLE

DEP 18.00 14.00 13.00 17.00 19.30 18.00 --

QUAD

PRONTO NORMAL PRONTO NORMALPRONTO NORMAL PRONTO NORMAL PRONTO NORMAL PRONTO NORMAL

1-Jun 8-Jun 15-Jun 22-Jun 29-Jun 6-Jul 13-Jul 20-Jul 27-Jul 3-Aug 10-Aug 17-Aug 24-Aug 31-Aug 7-Sep 14-Sep 21-Sep 28-Sep 5-Oct 12-Oct 19-Oct 26-Oct

999 1019 1059 1079 1229 1319 1379 1379 1379 1379 1379 1379 1379 1319 1279 1259 1199 999 899 899 869 869

1199 1219 1259 1279 1429 1519 1579 1579 1579 1579 1579 1579 1579 1519 1479 1459 1399 1199 1099 1099 1069 1069

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 949 849 849 819 819

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 1149 1049 1049 1019 1019

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 919 819 819 789 789

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 1119 1019 1019 989 989

1119 1139 1179 1199 1349 1439 1499 1499 1499 1499 1499 1499 1499 1439 1399 1379 1319 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

1319 1339 1379 1399 1549 1639 1699 1699 1699 1699 1699 1699 1699 1639 1599 1579 1519 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

1069 1089 1129 1149 1299 1389 1449 1449 1449 1449 1449 1449 1449 1389 1349 1329 1269 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

1269 1289 1329 1349 1499 1589 1649 1649 1649 1649 1649 1649 1649 1589 1549 1529 1469 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

1039 1059 1099 1119 1269 1359 1419 1419 1419 1419 1419 1419 1419 1359 1319 1299 1239 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

1239 1259 1299 1319 1469 1559 1619 1619 1619 1619 1619 1619 1619 1559 1519 1499 1439 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

1-Jun 8-Jun 15-Jun 22-Jun 29-Jun 6-Jul 13-Jul 20-Jul 27-Jul 3-Aug 10-Aug 17-Aug 24-Aug 31-Aug 7-Sep 14-Sep 21-Sep 28-Sep 5-Oct 12-Oct 19-Oct 26-Oct

Pronto Price Valid till 15th May 2012 Children (6 Months - 17 Years): Euro 120 When Sharing With 2 Adults Single Supplement: 80% On Twin Rate

115,000 tonnes

When sharing with 2 adults

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Malta to Malta The All Inclusive Ship

Important Notice

Malta to Malta Every Friday from May to September East & West Med Cruises The official language onboard Tui Cruises Mein Schiff 1 is German as the vast majority of guests onboard will be German nationals.

All entertainment and announcements will be in German and there will be no official translation into English. Our English speaking representative onboard will be there to assist you. Menus are available in English on demand, almost all the crew who originate from over 50 countries onboard speak English, your daily programme as well as the safety drill will be in English, and our shore sightseeing will be accompanied by our representative.

East MedEast Cruises Med Cruises The Cruise Package Includes: 7 nights accommodation in the cabin of your choice Meals in almost all restaurants Drinks according to the all inclusive bar menu Sightseeing Free entrance into the spa area All tips and service charges All port taxes English speaking Representative

Catania

Itinerary

Athens Piraus

Taormina

Ephesus Kusadasi

Day Port Arrival Departure Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Valletta day at sea Piraeus Kusadasi Heraklion day at sea Catania Valletta

Inside B Twin Triple Quad 04-May 1229 18-May 1279 01-Jun 1359 15-Jun 1429 29-Jun 1509 13-Jul 27-Jul 10-Aug

1579 1579 1579

1029 1079 1159 1229 1309 1379 1379 1379

949 999 1079 1149 N/A N/A N/A N/A

2200 700 800 700

1900 1800 1900

700 500

1900

Outside B Twin Triple Quad

Balcony Twin Triple

1289

1089

1009

1479

1279

1199

1639

1429

1339

1139

1059

1529

1329

1249

1689

1479

1419

1219

1139

1609

1409

1329

1769

1559

1489

1289

1209

1679

1479

1399

1839

1629

1569

1369

1289

1759

1559

1479

1919

1709

1639

1439

1359

1829

1629

1549

1989

1779

1639

1439

1359

1829

1629

1549

1989

1779

1639

1439

1359

1829

1629

1549

1989

1779

1309

1779

1579

1499

1939

1729

1259

1729

1529

1449

1889

1679

24-Aug

1529

1329

N/A

1589

07-Sep

1479

1279

1199

1539

1339

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Heraklion Aghios Nikolaos

children(2-14 years): Euro 189 which includes all taxes, tips, excursions infants (6-23 month): Euro 129 which includes all taxes, tips, excursions single supplement on the twin rate of the applicable category: 70 %

Mein Schiff 1 will be back in 2012 Mein Schiff 1

In a class of its own

West Med Cruises The Cruise Package Includes: 7 nights accommodation in the cabin of your choice Meals in almost all restaurants Drinks according to the all inclusive bar menu Sightseeing Free entrance into the spa area All tips and service charges All port taxes English speaking Representative

Florence

Nice Corsica

Rome

Itinerary

Day Port Arrival Departure Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

ore Cabin ategories Available

*except the last departure

Inside B Twin Triple Quad 11-May 25-May 08-Jun 22-Jun

1209 1319 1389 1429

979 1119 1189 1229

03-Aug 17-Aug 31-Aug 14-Sep*

2200 700 700 800 900

1900 1900 2300 1900

500

ship on anchor

Outside B Twin Triple Quad

Balcony Twin Triple

899

1269

1069

989

1459

1259

1179

1619

1409

1039

1379

1179

1099

1569

1369

1289

1729

1519

1109

1449

1249

1169

1639

1439

1359

1799

1589

1149

1489

1289

1209

1679

1479

1399

1839

1629

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06-Jul 20-Jul

Inside A Twin Triple Quad

Valletta day at sea Civitavecchia Livorno Monaco Ajaccio day at sea Valletta*

1579 1579 1579 1479 1429

1379 1379 1379 1279 1229

N/A

1639

1439

1359

1829

1629

1549

1989

1779

N/A

1639

1439

1359

1829

1629

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1989

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1449

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1399

1839

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children(2-14 years): Euro 189 which includes all taxes, tips, excursions infants (6-23 month): Euro 129 which includes all taxes, tips, excursions single supplement on the twin rate of the applicable category: 70 % Orange Tours 2012 * this cruise finishes in Mallorca on the 21 September (flight Mallorca to Malta is included in the price)

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Weekly departures to the East Med on the Costa Favolosa Price from only Fly, Cruise & Stay

€759 in Twin

Visiting: Venice , Dubrovnik, Istanbul, Izmir, Katakolon & Bari Cruise: Costa Favolosa | Year Built: 2011 | Size: 114,500 tons | Passengers: 3,000 Costa Cruises’ newest ship, the Costa Favolosa, recently christened on July 2, 2011, brings some

new features and qualities, as well as innovations Costa’s ships are well known for. Yes, the

Italian touches are there and as far as the name? In Italian, “favola” means “fairy tale.”

Price per person in Euro (€)

Inside Cabin Cat I1 & 2 Window Cabin Cat E1 & 2 Balcony Cabin Cat B1 & 2

TWN TRP QUAD CHD TWN TRP QUAD CHD TWN TRP QUAD CHD 06-May 799 769 759 399 1009 979 959 399 1149 1109 1089 399 Prices include: 13-May 819 789 779 399 1029 999 979 399 1169 1129 1109 399 20-May 829 799 789 399 1039 1009 989 399 1179 1139 1119 399 • Alitalia flight Malta/Rome/Venice 27-May 839 809 799 399 1049 1019 999 399 1189 1149 1129 399 • Ryan air flight Venice Malta 03-Jun 849 819 809 399 1059 1029 1009 399 1199 1159 1139 399 10-Jun 869 839 829 399 1079 1049 1029 399 1219 1179 1159 399 • 1 night in Venice in a 3* hotel on 17-Jun 889 859 849 399 1099 1069 1049 399 1239 1199 1179 399 bed & breakfast basis pre cruise 24-Jun 909 879 869 399 1119 1089 1069 399 1259 1219 1199 399 • 7 nights cruise in the cabin of 01-Jul 949 919 909 399 1159 1129 1109 399 1299 1259 1239 399 08-Jul 979 949 939 399 1189 1159 1139 399 1329 1289 1269 399 your choice on board the 15-Jul 999 969 959 399 1209 1179 1159 399 1349 1309 1289 399 Costa Favolosa 22-Jul 1019 989 979 399 1229 1199 1179 399 1369 1329 1309 399 • All meals and entertainment 29-Jul 1039 1009 999 399 1249 1219 1199 399 1389 1349 1329 399 05-Aug 1069 1039 1029 399 1279 1249 1229 399 1419 1379 1359 399 • All port and airport taxes 12-Aug 1099 1069 1059 399 1309 1279 1259 399 1449 1409 1389 399 • 20 kilos baggage allowance 19-Aug 1099 1069 1059 399 1309 1279 1259 399 1449 1409 1389 399 26-Aug 1069 1039 1029 399 1279 1249 1229 399 1419 1379 1359 399 02-Sep 1049 1019 1009 399 1259 1229 1209 399 1399 1359 1339 399 09-Sep 1029 999 989 399 1239 1209 1189 399 1379 1339 1319 399 16-Sep 969 939 929 399 1179 1149 1129 399 1319 1279 1259 399 23-Sep 889 859 849 399 1099 1069 1049 399 1239 1199 1179 399 30-Sep 849 819 809 399 1059 1029 1009 399 1199 1159 1139 399 07-Oct 849 819 809 399 1059 1029 1009 399 1199 1159 1139 399 14-Oct 849 819 809 399 1059 1029 1009 399 1199 1159 1139 399 21-Oct 839 809 799 399 1049 1019 999 399 1189 1149 1129 399

Eastern Mediterranean and Holyland Cruises 2012

Costa Atlantica

8 nights / 9 days

Date Itinerary Arr Dep

Day

Day Day Day Day Day Day Day Day

1

Flight to Larnaca plus one night stay in Limassol, Cyprus 2 Limassol, Cyprus -- 18.00 3 Alanya, Turkey 08.00 18.00 4 Rhodes, Greece 08.00 21.00 5 Crete Greece 09.00 23.00 6 Santorini, Greece 08.00 18.00 7 At Sea -- --8 Ashdod(Israel)* 08.00 20.00 9 Limassol 08.00 -OUTSIDE CABIN

INSIDE CABIN TWIN

TRIPLE

QUAD

CHILD

PRONTO NORMAL PRONTO NORMAL PRONTO NORMALPRONTO NORMAL

17 Sep-25 Sep 24 Sep-02 Oct 01 Oct-09 Oct 08 Oct-16 Oct 15 Oct-23 Oct

1199 1129 1079 1039 999

1399 1329 1279 1239 1199

1099 1299 1069 1269 1029 1229 999 1199 949 1149

1049 1019 979 949 899

1249 1219 1179 1149 1099

399 399 399 399 399

499 499 499 499 499

TWIN

TRIPLE

QUAD

BALCONY CABIN CHILD

TWIN

TRIPLE

QUAD

1299 1269 1219 1189 1159

1499 1469 1419 1389 1359

1199 1149 1129 1099 1069

1399 1349 1329 1299 1269

1099 1069 1049 1029 999

1299 1269 1249 1229 1199

Price Includes

399 399 399 399 399

499 499 499 499 499

1449 1399 1369 1319 1289

1649 1599 1569 1519 1489

1299 1499 1249 1449 1209 1409 1179 1379 1159 1359

1199 1179 1149 1129 1089

1399 1379 1349 1329 1289

• 7 night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on board the Costa Atlantica on full board basis • Use of onboard facilities • Return flights Malta / Larnaca / Malta on Emirates Airlines • Port and Airport taxes • 1 night hotel accommodation in Limassol • Transfers

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CHILD

PRONTO NORMAL PRONTO NORMAL PRONTO NORMALPRONTO NORMAL PRONTO NORMAL PRONTO NORMAL PRONTO NORMALPRONTO NORMAL

399 399 399 399 399

499 499 499 499 499

General Conditions Holidays in the programme have been planned and are operated by Orange Travel Group Limited, hereby referred to as “the Company” and / or “the Tour Operator”. To ensure maximum client satisfaction, we want you to enjoy your holiday to the full and return both satisfied and relaxed, and above all, convinced that you have been given good value for money. The General Conditions have been laid out to ensure that the deal between the Tour Operator and the client is clear and fair to both parties. These conditions cover virtually every aspect of your holiday from the moment you book to the moment you arrive back home. As we want everyone to know where they stand with us, the General Conditions clearly spell out our obligations to you and your commitments to us when you book a holiday with us from our brochure.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU 1.Your Reservation Once you have completed and signed the booking form and paid your deposit, (which is of €200 per person on regular tours and €700 per cabin on Cruises) and have been issued a receipt by your travel agent, the booking is taken as confirmed and it is understood that you have read and accepted the accompanying terms and conditions. We will reserve your holiday and your booking is also taken to be confirmed in respect of all persons travelling in your party.

2. Our Price Policy Prices in this brochure are valid at the time of publication. It is possible that at the time of booking, the actual price of your chosen holiday may have increased from that shown in the brochure which we reserve the right to do. We guarantee that the price of your holiday will not be subject to any surcharge whatsoever. Once you have made your booking and paid a deposit, then the cost of your holiday cannot be increased, except in the case of substantial currency fluctuations and/or increase of taxes or levies and/or aircraft fuel increases imposed by airlines. A service charge of 3% of the cost of the holiday is being levied. The amount is included at the end of each programme together with the taxes. Prices for children are applicable for children not yet 12 years of age that are sharing with 2 adults.

3. Our Assurance on Standards and Assumption of Liability Our brochure descriptions are based on the information obtained from hoteliers and other service providers. Hotel rooms and ship cabins are always small, (sometimes very small). The Tour Operator only work with hotels & vessels having single or

twin/double bedded rooms. A room/cabin for 2 passengers may either consist of two separate beds or a matrimonial bed (which can also mean two beds pushed together irrespective of gender). Triple or quadruple bedded rooms are never available. A third or a fourth person wanting to share a twin/double bedded room, will most probably be given either a small extra folding ‘camp’ bed, a bunk bed, or a sofa bed, which will make accommodation quite uncomfortable. In America three or four persons wanting to share a room will always be given two matrimonial beds or two Queen size beds, (separate beds for

each person are not available). When two persons book a room for two, the Tour Operator reserves the right to either provide two separate beds or a large matrimonial bed. All hotels being offered are not airconditioned and no fans will be provided, not even during extreme heat waves (unless clearly specified in the programme), and Hotels may not have lifts. Breakfast is only provided when specified, and is always continental unless specified. Lunches and dinners are always served on three course basis. No choice of food will be provided, neither changes can be accepted (e.g. having meat instead of fish). Portions served are always small/moderate in size. When buffet meals are provided a choice is available. Drinks, including water, during meals are always to be paid extra. Use of minibar, telephone and T.V. in rooms is also chargeable to the client. Unless clearly specified all entrance fees to museums and shows, boat trips,

metro or cable car are always extra. All optional excursions are extra and unless clearly specified they only include transportation costs by coach, entrances are extra and no local guides are provided. An optional excursion will only be operated if the minimum number of paying participants reaches 25 adults; if not the Tour Operator will have the right not to operate the said excursion and will be under no obligation to compensate the Client/s for not operating the said optional excursion; furthermore the Client/s cannot cancel their planned group tour or cruise because one or more excursions could not be operated due to either lack of bookings or for some other technical reason which is beyond the Tour Operator’s control.

Prices are clearly marked in the ‘price box’, at the end of each programme. Only items listed under ‘Price includes’ are included in the package price. Please remember that brochures are produced months in advance and there may be occasions when an advertised facility or entertainment is not available during your particular holiday, especially if it is out of high season. Bad weather, essential maintenance or cleaning, lack of support or demand may all effect the actual availability of particular activities or facilities; So, for instance, can such things as local licensing laws, religious or local holidays, or local authority or governmental restrictions. Similarly, touring itineraries may have to be changed sometimes at short notice, due to weather, road or traffic conditions, mechanical breakdowns, police activity etc. Coaches are not air-conditioned (except when clearly specified on a programme) and do not have onboard functional toilet facilities. Swimming pools may only be heated in colder weather and the general standard of hygiene, public utilities, drainage, plumbing and services in general may not be the same standards as in Malta.

Each group tour is escorted by either a Maltese or an English speaking tour leader who will be responsible for the implementation of the programme according to the brochure. The tour leader is under no circum stance responsible to carry out work (unless for emergency), over and above the official programme and is not obliged to accompany members of the group around shops, flea markets or theme parks. Cruise companies reserve the right to change the itinerary due to bad weather or industrial action, in which case neither the cruise company nor the Tour Operator are liable to pay any form of compensation for the missed ports or the change of programme. If any portion of holiday is cancelled due to natural disasters, bad weather, industrial action, war, government restrictions or any matter of force- majeure, neither the Tour Operator nor its subcontractors can be held liable to pay compensation or for damages incurred. As a responsible company we feel it only right to point out these possibilities, however unlikely. If you have a particular problem, please inform the hotel reception desk and/or our representative at the time so that, if possible, it can be dealt with there and then. Having said all that, we want to give the following assurance about our liability to you:- We have taken all reasonable steps to ensure that proper arrangements have been made for all the holidays which are advertised in this brochure. You will appreciate, however, that we have no direct control over the provision of services to you by suppliers.

4. If We Change Your Holiday Arrangements a) Before departure date We plan our holidays to give you the maximum enjoyment. Although it is unlikely, we may occasionally have to change your holiday arrangements and we reserve the right to do so any time. For instance, Flight timings may change, a hotel may close down or be overbooked, we may have to amend an itinerary, or sales of that holiday may not reach a level which would be economical for us to operate. If we have to make any changes, we will inform you or your Travel Agent as soon as is reasonably possible before departure. b) After Your Holiday Has Commenced Very occasionally it may be necessary, due to unforeseen circumstances, to change a hotel or some other part of your holiday arrangement after your holiday has commenced, in which event we will do our best to maintain the overall standard of the holiday arrangements.

5. If We Cancel Your Holiday Arrangements We may occasionally have to cancel your holiday arrangements. For instance sales of that holiday may not reach a level which would be economical for us to operate (minimum number of persons required to operate a tour is 30). We reserve the right in any circumstances to cancel your holiday and, in this event, we will return to you all the money you have paid us or will offer you an alternative holiday to purchase of comparable standard if available. In the unlikely event we have to cancel your trip, (unless for reasons beyond our control, i.e. industrial action, natural disasters, terrorist activities, breakdown of aircraft or ship etc.), the Tour Operator will refund you all money paid for the cost of your holiday plus, the following amounts as compensation (per person):Notification more than 15 days before departure nil Notification between 8-14 days - €50 Notification between 0-7 days - €100 6. Your Flight Details of your airlines we anticipate utilising are shown in the programme. The right is reserved to substitute alternative airlines and/or aircraft if necessary. Only flight timings are subject to confirmation and alteration. Our reservation system will show the latest timings as advised to us. Please check your flight tickets as soon as you receive them as they will show the final timing for your flights. Some flights may have intermediate stops en route and as factors effecting this are not always known before departure date we cannot always notify you in advance. Flights are subject to the granting of permits and licenses by authorities both in Malta and overseas. In the event of your flight arrangements being changed or cancelled as outlined in this section and sections 4 and 5, we accept no liability for extra costs or consequential loss arising, directly or indirectly, from any independent contract arrangements between the client and a third party. All flights are non-smoking.

7. Conditions Of Carriage Transport of any kind is subject to the conditions of carriage of the company providing that trip. These conditions are likely to embody the provisions of the law of the country of the company concerned or are likely to be subject to international conventions with government(s), any of which may limit or exclude the liability of the carrier (airline, coach, ship, etc.).

YOUR COMMITMENT TO US 1. Booking Form And Deposits Your completed booking form showing all clients’ names as specified in your passport, must be accompanied by the appropriate deposit. No deposit is payable for infants under two years of age at the time of outbound travel. Holiday insurance cover is of utmost importance and we strongly advise that all our clients purchase a reliable travel insurance cover. The person signing the booking form confirms that he/ she has the authority of all other persons mentioned on that form to make the booking on their behalf and that he/she has already accepted the General Conditions. If you are booking a late-offer holiday any information and conditions issued in conjunction with that offer are also part of your contract. If in doubt you should check with your Travel Agent.

2. Balance Of Payment The balance is due for payment eight weeks before departure for land tours & twelve weeks for cruise tours (can be earlier for certain cruises/tours – please ask at time of booking), or immediately if the booking is made within eight/twelve weeks from departure. If you book through a Travel Agent, you should ensure that you pay the Agent in sufficient time to allow payments to reach our Company by the due date. If for any reason the balance is not received by us by the due date, we reserve the right to cancel bookings and levy a cancellation charge as though there has been a cancellation in accordance with paragraph 4. If your chosen travel agent fails to pay in full (less the applicable commission) to the Tour Operator, the tour operators will be under no legal obligation to supply you with your holiday, so it isup to you to ensure that your travel agent pays the Tour Operator! Payments by credit cards are not accepted.

No payments by cheque will be accepted less than 14 days before departure. As a norm we do not accept credit card payments, but if we do, we will have to charge you an administrative fee of 2% over the amount to be paid.

3. If You Change Your Booking Should you wish to change your holiday arrangements in any way we will endeavour to meet your wishes to the best of our ability. A handling fee for any such change to your booking within twelve weeks of departure date will be levied, then we reserve the right to pass on any additional costs incurred over and above the standard handling fee above already charged. Where the price varies depending on the number of persons booked into the accommodation and you wish to change that number of persons, the price will be recharged on the basis of the new party size as shown on the brochure. Any increase in the price per person payable as a result of a part cancellation (e.g.: for a hotel room under-occupancy, changing from twin room to single room) is not a cancellation charge. A separate cancellation charge will be levied in respect of bookings cancelled in accordance with paragraph 4 below.

4. If You Cancel Your Booking A cancellation can only be accepted in writing from the person who signed the booking form or in writing from the Travel Agent through whom the booking was made. The cancellation will be effective from the date it is received at our offices. In the event of a cancellation either for one or all persons named on the booking form, we will levy our scale of cancellation charges, which is based on the estimated expenses and losses suffered by us as a result of cancellations. The scale follows:Period before scheduled departure date within which written notification is received by the Tour Operator (for land tours) 120 - 61 days - Deposit 29 - 60 days - 50% 28 - 15 days - 75% 14 days or less - 100% *or applicable deposit amount per person (2 years of age and over) whichever is the greater. For the conditions of cancellation fees for Cruises (groups and/or individual packages) please refer to the respective brochure.

On scheduled service and charter flights, sea passages and coach transportation, the amount of cancellation charge shown above applies only in the event that any air tickets issued are returned to the Tour Operator, otherwise a 100% cancellation charge shown above applies. If the reason for your cancellation falls within the terms of your insurance cover, you may be able to claim a refund of your cancellation charges from the insurance company.

In case of actual or potential outbreaks of Bird Flu, SARS, Swine Flu etc, or natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis, floods, etc, or political turmoil, terrorist activities, act of war in a neighbouring country, industrial action, etc, clients will not have a right to cancel their holiday without incurring full cancellation fees as specified in these General Conditions unless either the country that is at risk or hit issues an official state of emergency for the area to which the Client is travelling, or the Maltese Foreign Office issues instructions that disallow Maltese citizens to travel to a particular country or area of a country. In case that a trip (or part of a trip) has to be cancelled for the above reasons, the Tour Operator will try its very best to recuperate all the funds possible on behalf of its Clients, but the Clients cannot hold the Tour Operator responsible for parts of the funds or of the holiday lost as a consequence of the above acts.

5. Your Holiday Insurance We highly recommend that you purchase our recommended holiday insurance policy for yourself and all other persons for whom you book or purchase any other travel insurance policy of your choice that gives comparable or better cover. The purchase of an insurance policy is entirely your responsibility. We are not to be held responsible in any way or at any time for any death, injuries or losses suffered by you.

6. Your Responsibilities a) It is your responsibility to ensure that you and those for whom you are booking are in possession of valid passports which are valid for at least six months after your scheduled date of return to Malta and any appropriate visas. Be sure to check passport and visa requirements with your Travel Agent well in advance particularly if you are a non- Maltese passport holder. Maltese nationals need visas for travel to a number of countries including the USA, Brazil, China, Egypt, Turkey and Russia and it is up the each Client to take care of his / her own visa for countries having such requirements. Should a visa not be issued, or withdrawn after issuance, or should a country refuse entry to a client for any reason (including invalidity of passport), the Tour Operator and, or his suppliers / subcontractors cannot be held responsible for damages or for partial or full loss of the holiday and any financial consequences will have to be borne by the Client. You are responsible for any charges, fines etc. that may be levied by authorities in Malta or overseas for non-compliance of regulations in this area and any such amounts will be recharged to you. b) Similarly, it is your responsibility to check with your doctor as to what vaccinations or inoculations are advisable for your chosen destination. c) Airline regulations state that women 28 weeks or more into pregnancy at the time of return travel must have a medical certificate of fitness to travel. d) You must be responsible for a reasonable standard of behaviour by yourself and by those for whom you have booked. We reserve the right to decline to accept or retain any person as a client if their behaviour is, in our opinion, or in the opinion of the airline pilot, hotelier or accommodation owner or manager or other person in authority, likely to cause distress, danger, damage or annoyance to other customers, employees, other people or to property. You understand that we shall be under no liability to pay any refund or compensation to, or costs incurred by, any person whose behaviour is thus unacceptable.

7. If You Have a Complaint We do our best to give you an enjoyable & trouble-free holiday, but occasionally even the best laid plans can go wrong. If you have a problem or complaint relating to the overseas part of your holiday you must inform our tour leader or representative in writing at the earliest opportunity in order that it may be investigated during your stay and we have the opportunity to resolve the matter on the spot.

In addition, you must notify us in writing within thirty days (30) from the date of your return from your holiday. Because of the difficulties of investigating a complaint too long after the event, we will not accept liability in respect of claims received after the thirty day period, and/or which have not been reported in writing to our representative or tour leader in resort.

For Cruise products featured in this brochure please refer to general conditions of respective cruise brochure.

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Valletta

Paola

Birkirkara

Sliema

Hamrun

Gozo

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