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Dear Friends & Clients, It’s that time of the year when we begin to dream about the upcoming summer holidays! And so Mondial Holidays and SMS Travel are pleased to introduce their joint Summer 2011 Tours and Cruises brochure and help you make that dream become a reality! We are sure that this publication will capture your imagination and entice you to visit one or more of the numerous beautiful destinations on offer to the four corners of the world! 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. Our highly experienced and professional Travel Consultants are at your service to offer the best advice for all types of holidays. But this is not enough – we are always on the lookout for new products and destinations, so as to offer our new and repeat clients the opportunity to experience new cultures and sights! This year we are proud to offer a brand new destination to the Maltese market – Macedonia, a country of mysteries & beauty, boasting wonderful lakes, untouched mountains and great history. Other numerous and varied tours offered throughout the whole of Europe and beyond include Bulgaria, Madrid in the heart of Spain, Costa Amalfi in Southern Italy; Lago di Garda & Venice in North Italy, Tyrol in Austria, Black Forest and Bavaria in Germany, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Turkey, France (including Disney Paris), Romania, 4 & 5 day pilgrimages to Lourdes, wonderful and exciting special interest tours to South Africa (including safari), a taste of the orient on our China & Hong Kong tour, Russia, Scandinavia, Ireland and the ever popular England, Scotland & Wales (including the famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo)! This year we are again organising a number of departures to Costa Brava in North East Spain, which is a mecca destination for all the family and also for the younger generation with night-long parties and discos! We can also assist you for all your individual travel requirements, be it flights, accommodation, car hire and even travel insurance. We also specialise in individual packages to various sea-side resorts in Sicily, Southern Italy, Cyprus and nearby Tunisia - a relaxing destination that has always been popular with the Maltese.

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Costa Amalfitana (Italy)

Salzburg (Austria)

Tyrol 10 Bavaria 11 Lourdes

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Lourdes, Neveres & Paris

Disneyland & Paris

Black Forest 16 Germany, Austria & Switzerland

Madrid

Costa Brava 20 Czech Republic (Prague)

Romania

Ireland

24-25

England, Scotland & Wales

26-27

Scandinavia

28-29

Russia (Moscow & St.Petersburg)

30-31

China & Hong Kong

32-33

South Africa & Safari

34-35

Club Arenella Resort (Sicily)

36-37

Costa Degli Dei (Capo Vaticano)

Serenusa Village (Sicily)

Ayia Napa (Cyprus)

Kyrenia (North Cyprus)

Escorted Cruise Groups

42-45

Mini Cruises

46-47

Norwegian Epic (West Med Cruises)

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st May Mein Schiff (West & East Med Cruises) Insurance (Summary of Cover) & Get....... General Conditions €25 Off per Adult

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In this brochure we also feature numerous cruises of the various top-notch brands that we represent including Costa, so well known with the Maltese discerning travellers, offering the ever popular West Mediterranean itinerary out of Malta; 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 Oasis 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. For the coming summer season the Maltese public have also been given the opportunity to cruise out of Malta to both the West and the East Mediterranean on TUI Cruises luxurious ‘Ultra All Inclusive Ship’ - the Mein Schiff. Ask one of our professional Travel Consultants for a detailed Cruise brochure of one or more of the above foremost cruise companies! With a positive reputation and a long tradition spanning over decades, SMS and Mondial strive to offer products that are affordable to all but with particular attention to quality service. Our organised tours and cruises are expertly led by a dedicated team of tour leaders who ensure that your holiday a memorable and relaxing experience. Whether you are seeking a family holiday, a cultural tour, a fun-packed youth destination or a relaxing cruise, contact us at SMS Travel & Mondial Holidays and we shall look after you! 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!

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Price From Friday: Meet the tour leader at 3 a.m. at Malta International Airport to check-in for our Air Malta flight to Sofia, departing at 4.55 a.m. After our arrival scheduled for 9.30 a.m. (after a stopover in Athens), our coach shall transfer us to 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 or visit the nearby St. Sofia Church. 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 then drive to our 4-star hotel complex, situated in the Razlog Valley, a few minutes drive from Bansko and surrounded by Bulgaria’s three most beautiful mountains – Pirin, Rila & the Rhodopes. Room allocation and dinner (optional) followed by overnight. Saturday: 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. There are 14 small chapels (15th – 17th century) with frescoes, a lavish carved altarpiece in the main church and numerous valuable icons. 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.). Sunday: 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. Appreciate the characteristic narrow cobbled streets of the Old Town and the beautiful 18th & 19th century houses dating back from the Bulgarian Revival Period. Some free time shall be given for lunch (not incl.) in one of the many openair café’s or further sightseeing to the St. Constantine and Elena Church, the Ethnographical Museum or the well preserved Roman Theatre. We return to our hotel in time for dinner (extra). Monday: After breakfast we offer you an optional day excursion as we visit the town of Melnik located on the south-western foot of Pirin Mountain. Melnik might be the smallest town in Bulgaria but it is so attractive that the number of the visitors per day often exceeds the number of the 230 native people. Melnik 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. Even Sir Winston Churchill was said to have loved the famous Melnik wine! The town has been declared a cultural and historical reserve and a museum town but it retains its status as a city only due to its historical importance. The most famous building is the “Kordopulova” house, which has the largest wine cellar found in the town. After enough free time we then drive on to Rozhen Monastery, one of the largest and oldest monasteries in Bulgaria. The date of its foundation is not known exactly, but according to archives it had already existed in the 13th century. Situated at the foot of Pirin Mountain and surrounded by picturesque limestone cliffs and thick forests. The buildings surround the monastery, forming the monastery complex and thus they create a unique atmosphere and comfort. In the middle of the complex, one finds the main church - Rozhdestvo Bogorodichno. There one can admire beautiful ancient wall paintings (frescos), unique wood-carvings, stained glasses and the miraculous icon of Virgin Mary. Finally we shall also visit the town of Sandanski, a laid-back place, a notable spa centre and

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perhaps Bulgaria’s sunniest town. In the city centre one finds outdoor cafes, restaurants, hotels, clothes and art shops including goldsmiths. The town park stretches up along the Bistritsa River from the upper end of the Macedonia Avenue, with the Rila mountains towering majestically in the background. We return to our hotel in time for dinner (optional) and overnight. Tuesday: 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, which offers a wealth of history, arts, shopping and choice of dining. Founded in 315 BC, visitors will come across the fascinating history at virtually every corner all blended in with the 20th century architecture. The many shops, cafés & bars emphasise the reputation of Thessaloniki as the entertainment capital of Greece. 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 and overnight. Wednesday: 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, Bulgarian 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 houses, built in the traditional style of the Bulgarian Renaissance period, or relax in one of the various restaurants and pubs where one can taste traditional Bulgarian cuisine (extra). After enough free time, we then drive on to the spa village of Ognyanovo, which have been used since Roman times. This is testified by remains of Roman spa facilities, later transformed into the village’s public bath. The mineral water temperature here is 43 degrees and has low mineralization and no smell. It is used for the treatment of a broad spectre of neurological, bone, muscular, intestinal and other illnesses. You may wish to enjoy some free time and maybe visit one of the various indoor and outdoor pools (entr. extra). 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 (transfer extra).

Group 1: 08 -15 July Group 2: 12 -19 August Group 3: 16 - 23 September Visiting: Plovdiv, Rila & Rozhen Monastaries, Sofia, Bansko, Melnik, Sandanski, Kovachevitza, Leshten, Ognianovo & Thessaloniki Price Per Person: Triple Twin Single Child (Sharing) Half Board (6 dinners)

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Special*

€399 €409 €499 €279

€299 €309 €399 €199

€72

Insurance: Adults €22 / Child €11 * The Special rates are only applicable should the Half Board and All excursions be taken 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 Optional Excursions -

Adults

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Plovdiv Rila Monastery (entr. incl.) & Mountain Folklore Night Melnik, Rozhen Monastery & Sandanski Rural Bulgaria Thessaloniki Train Ride

€38

€19

€32 €36

€16 €28

€34 €34 €40 €26

€17 €17 €20 €13

Total for all excursions

€240

€130

Thursday: After breakfast we offer you an incredible optional excursion as we enjoy a ride on an old train 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. Friday: Early departure from our hotel as we drive towards Sofia Airport in time to check-in for our Airmalta flight, scheduled to depart at 10.20 a.m. Our arrival in Malta should be at 12.55 p.m. (after a stopover in Athens).

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Price From Macedonia – A name that evokes images of ancient and great civilizations, a country of mysteries and beauty, wonderful lakes, untouched mountains & great history. This Balkan country, a bridge between East and West, at the crossroads between Christian Europe and the mystical Orient remains one of Europe’s last undiscovered countries! Visit Macedonia! Monday: Meet the tour leader at 3.30 a.m. at the Malta International Airport to check-in for our Air Malta flight to Sofia, which departs at 5.25 a.m. Arrival in Sofia airport should be at 10 a.m. (after a short stopover) followed by coach transfer towards the Macedonian border. As we head for the lake side town of Ohrid, we shall enjoy a stop at the oldest wine cellar in Macedonia for wine tasting and a light lunch (included). Late afternoon arrival in our lake-side hotel located a few minutes away from the town centre of Ohrid followed by room allocation. After some free time for relaxation, prepare for dinner (optional) and overnight at hotel. Tuesday: After breakfast, we offer you an optional day excursion as we explore the town Ohrid, located on the northeast side of the famous Lake Ohrid. Join our local guide for a walking tour of the Old City, visiting the most important sights such as the Church of Mother of God, Ohrid fortress, the churches of St Clement and St John (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 MacedonianAlbanian 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 and this evening we offer you an optional folklore dinner show with live music.

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Wednesday: 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. The Mavrova lake, with an elevation of over 1000m and abundant with its famous trout is also known for the half-submerged church in the middle of the artificial lake. As we drive along the Radika River, we shall visit the Bigorski Monastery (entr extra and possible by a light 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 in the Ohrid coast. Free time to visit the city centre before we drive on to our hotel followed by dinner (optional) and overnight. Thursday: Today we offer you an optional day excursion visiting the second largest Macedonian town, Bitolo and the Galichica National Park. Along with our local guide we shall first visit the ancient site of Heraclea Lynkestis, which was originally established by Philip II the father of Alexander the Great, with well preserved mosaics and ruins from different periods. We shall then enjoy a walking tour in Bitolo, including the Old Square with its Clock Tower, the old mosques and the Turkish Bazaar. After enough free time we shall drive 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). Later on this evening you may wish to spend some relaxing time in the centre of the scenic town of Ohrid

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Visiting: Skopje, Matka Gorge, Kosovo, Ohrid Lake, Mavrovo National Park, Prespa Lake And The Galichica National Park

Price Per Person: Triple Twin Single Child (Sharing)

Normal €499 €509 €609 €379

Half Board (X 6 Dinners)

Special* €399 €409 €509 €299 - €48

Insurance: Adults €22 / Child €11 * The Special rates are only applicable should the Half Board & all excursions be taken. Price Includes •Airmalta flights Malta/Sofia/Malta •4 Nights Accommodation at the 4-Star Hotel Sileks on Ohrid Lake (or similar) •3 Nights Accommodation at the 3-Star Hotel Continental in Skopje (or similar) •Free Wine tasting and lunch on day of arrival •Daily Breakfast •All Rooms with Private Facilities •Transfers Airport / Hotel / Airport •Taxes, Fuel Surcharge & Service Charge •Services of a Tour Leader Optional Excursions -

Adults

Children

Day Lake Ohrid Folklore Dinner Day Western Macedonia Day Bitolo & Galichica National Park Day Kosovo Day Skopje & Matka Valley

€34 €22 €38

€ 17 € 14 €19

€38 €39 €34

€19 €19 €17

Total for all Excursions

€205

€105

FRIDAY: After breakfast and room check out, you may wish to spend some free time relaxing by the swimming pool or else visit once again Ohrid’s Old Town. In the afternoon we shall depart from Ohrid and head towards the capital city but before we shall stop in the town of Tetovo. We shall visit the so called ‘Painted Mosque’, considered to be the most beautiful mosque in Macedonia. After arrival in our 3-star hotel in Skopje and room allocation, prepare for dinner (optional) and overnight. Saturday: Today we suggest you 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 with our local guide seeing the main sights including Skopje Fortress, the Old Bazaar, Stone Bridge and the Memorial House of Mother Theresa. After free time for lunch (extra) we con-

tinue our excursion by driving to the Matka Lake and 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).

most colourful city in Kosovo, a city where Orthodox and Catholic churches stand together with a mosque in a small picturesque Turkish bazaar with unique architecture. Enjoy a panoramic walking tour with our local guide followed by free time for lunch (extra) in one of the traditional local restaurants. We return to our hotel in Skopje followed by dinner (optional) and overnight.

Sunday: After breakfast we offer you an unforgettable and unique optional excursion (with local guide) as we shall visit the recently declared independent state of Kosovo (passport required). As we cross the border between the two countries we shall drive along the canyon and the slopes of the highest mountain in the region. We shall visit the southern city of Prizren, considered to be the

Monday: Early morning room check out and departure from Skopje and transfer by private coach to Sofia airport (packed breakfast snack incl) in time for our Air Malta flight departing at 10.50 a.m. We should arrive in Malta at 1.25 p.m. (after a short stopover)

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Group 1: 14 - 21 July Group 2: 25 August - 05 September Group 3: 15 - 22 September

Price From Thursday: Meet the tour leader at the Malta Intl. Airport at 3.50 a.m. for check-in for our Airmalta flight departing at 5.50 a.m. and we should arrive in Istanbul at 8.55 a.m. With its blend of East and West cultures and influences, Istanbul boasts of some of the most magnificent architecture in the world such as Agia Sofia, the Blue Mosque and the Topkapi Palace with its treasures of the Ottoman Empire. Istanbul is one of the oldest cities in the world, situated on the shores of the Bosphorus. This strait divides the two continents of Europe and Asia, as well as joining the Black Sea and the Marmara Sea. This historical city was once the capital of the Roman, Byzantine, and the Ottoman Empires. As our rooms shall be available in the afternoon, we offer you the opportunity to join the tour leader on an optional Istanbul half day excursion visiting the one thousand five hundred year old former Cathedral of Saint Sophia (entr. extra).There can be few places with such an overwhelming sense of history. This is the centre of what was Byzantine Constantinople, an extraordinary building, whose history is the very mirror of Byzantium itself! We shall then visit the famous Blue Mosque, which dominates the skyline of Istanbul with its six tall minarets. We then shall visit the Hippodrome, the main square of the city and which was the centre of Byzantium’s life for 1000 years and of Ottoman life for another 400 years. We shall return to our hotel for room allocation and afterwards you may wish to join the tour leader for a familiarization walk. Eating out should be no problem with many various restaurants nearby offering a huge choice of different types of food. Friday: After breakfast we suggest you join our optional excursion as we explore the Bosphorus. We first shall visit the Spice Bazaar and afterwards we shall board a boat (incl.) and sail up the Bosphorus, one of the most historic waterways of the world. This extraordinary winding strait links the Black Sea with the Mediterranean Sea and is 32 kms long and a width that varies between 500 metres and 3 kms. Appreciate the scenes of this wonderful city from a different perspective before we visit Dolmabahce Palace, an impressive and beautiful building with a 600 metre long white marble façade overlooking the Bosphorus (entr. extra). This palace became the residence of the sultans on its completion in 1853, replacing the Topkapi Palace. We later drive over the Bosphorus Bridge, having the opportunity to step from one continent (Asia) to another (Europe). We shall also enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of Istanbul and the Bosphorus from Camlica Hill. We return to our hotel in the late afternoon and the rest of the evening is free for a leisurely walk or join the tour leader and visit a good restaurant so as to experience local cuisine (extra). Saturday: After breakfast join our tour leader for an optional excursion and visit the famous Topkapi Palace. This former imperial residence (entr. extra) is from where the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled for three centuries. Today it houses a spectacular museum including the Treasury section, an exhibition of the precious personal belongings of members of the Ottoman dynasty. We shall then visit the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent, considered to be the best example of Ottoman classicism in Istanbul. Afterwards we shall stop for some time at the Grand Bazaar, which has been a shopper’s Mecca since just after the

Tours 2011

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Visiting – Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Saint Sophia Cathedral, Bursa, Princess Islands, Spice Market, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar & Dolmabahce Palace

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mid-15th century, when the smallish warehouse was turned into a teeming bazaar by a constant stream of traders, selling everything from carpets to spices. These days it’s the most fantastic, labyrinthine and totally manic shopping bazaar you could hope to experience! Our coach shall then drop us off near Taksim Square for some free time before we return to our hotel in the late afternoon followed by overnight. Sunday: Today, after breakfast, you may wish to either relax at the hotel or enjoy this vibrant city as the day is left free for personal shopping or sightseeing. In the evening we offer you the chance to enjoy a ‘Turkish Night’ dinner & folklore show including entertainment & limited local drinks (optional). Monday: After breakfast we offer you our optional day excursion when we visit Bursa. Despite its smaller size, many of Bursa’s Ottoman landmarks rival those of Istanbul. Best of all, this lush city, known as “Green Bursa”, rests at the base of Mt. Uludag, a forested peak once thought to be the mythical Mt. Olympus. Travel by ferry (incl) to Yalova, then, by coach, drive to Bursa, where we visit the early 15th century Green Mosque and the imperial Great Mosque, with its 20 domes and 12 massive pillars. Afterwards we shall also visit the Bazaar and Koza Hani - the silk market. We shall take a cable-car ride (extra – weather permitting) up Mount Uludag, which rises 8300 feet over the city of Bursa. We shall return to our hotel in the evening. Tuesday: Today we offer another interesting optional day excursion, this time to Princess Islands. After breakfast we shall take a pleasant boat trip (incl.) across Marmara Sea to Bucyickada (Big Island) the most popular amongst the Princess Islands, where the beauty of nature and traces of history are beautifully combined. Tour the island on horse drawn carriages and on foot as this is a vehicle-free island. You may wish to enjoy lunch at a fish restaurant (not incl.). We shall return back to our hotel in the late afternoon. Wednesday: This morning you may join our optioanl morning excursion as we shall drive through the area known as the Golden Horn. This hornshaped estuary divides European Istanbul and it was once the centre for the Byzantine and Ottoman navies and commercial shipping interests. Today, attractive parks and promenades line the shores. We shall visit the village of Fener where one finds streets filled with old wooden houses, churches, and synagogues dating from Byzantine and Ottoman times. The afternoon has been left free to further explore the city on your own or else to continue searching for shopping bargains. You may also wish to spend some time and relax at one of the popular Turkish Baths. Thursday: Early morning departure from our hotel and transfer to the airport in time to check-in our Airmalta flight back to Malta. Flight departs at 9.50 a.m. and we should land in Malta at 11.15 a.m.

Price Per Person: Triple Twin Child (U’12) Sharing with 2 Adults Single

Normal Special* €539 €439 €559 €459 €349 €659

€299 €559

Insurance: €22 - Adult / €11 – Child * The Special rates are only applicable should all excursions be taken Price Includes •Direct Flights Malta/Istanbul/Malta on Airmalta •Transfers Airport/Hotel/Airport •7 Nights Accommodation at the centrally located 3-Star Hotel Hamidiye (or similar) •All rooms with private facilities. •Daily Breakfast •Tour Leader •Airport Taxes, Fuel Surcharge & Service Charge Optional Excursions Half Day Istanbul Day Bosphorus Tour Turkish Night (incl Dinner) Day Bursa Day Princess Island Day Topkapi & Grand Bazaar Morning Golden Horn Total cost for Excursions

Adults

Children

€20 €40 €37 €48 €48 €22 €20 €235

€10 €20 €18 €24 €24 €11 €10 €117

Price From Thursday: Meet the tour leader at 11.30 a.m. at the Malta International Airport to check-in for our direct Air Malta flight to Verona, which departs at 13.30 p.m. Arrival in Italy should be at 3.25 p.m. followed by private coach transfer to our hotel. After room allocation we offer you an optional late afternoon/early evening excursion visiting the beautiful town of Garda. The town lies in a wonderful gulf with curved banks and is protected by the slopes of Mount Baldo and to the south by a fortress. We then return to our hotel (located along the shoreline of Lake Garda, minutes walk from the town of Torri del Benaco). After dinner (optional) you may enjoy a drink by the bar.

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 but picturesque lake side resort of Riva del Garda. Enjoy exploring the maze of narrow shopping streets before we continue by driving on the west side of this beautiful lake via Limone before stopping at the small peaceful village of Gardone Riviera. Enjoy a leisurely walk along the lakeside promenade decorated with well-kept flowerbeds. Our next stop shall be in 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. Stroll along the old colourfully painted houses, pass the 13-century castle and visit the small 15-century church. Later the coach will take us to Bardolino, famous for its wine. We return to our hotel in time for dinner (optional) and overnight at hotel. Saturday: This morning we offer you an optional day excursion visiting the twin cities of Padova and Verona. In Roman times Padova was a prosperous 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, including the Basilica del Santo, the Prato della Valle, the University & Piazza dei Signori. Some free time for lunch (not incl.) or personal shopping. 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 Capello, where one finds a Gothic palace said to be Juliet’s house. Dinner (optional) and overnight. 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. As we pass by small but beautiful villages you would enjoy breathtaking country and forest views. 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 mag-

€459

in triple

nificent views of the Dolomiti Mountains. Later we drive south through the Adige Valley back to our hotel for dinner (optional) and overnight. Monday: After a relaxed breakfast, you may join our optional excursion to Gardaland, Italy’s largest theme park (entr. fee extra). The park offers countless attractions for visitors of all ages, such as the largest dolphin pool in Italy, plenty of spectacular (slow) rides, and numerous adventurous attractions, including “wild-river” raft rides and high speed roller coasters. If you prefer to spend a more relaxed day then there is 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. Tuesday: After breakfast we offer you an 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 closeup many animals found in the African savannah, among which one finds, giraffes, zebra, lions, hippopotamus and chimps. Later we shall go to a large shopping centre in Lonato, where you should find some good bargains. Before we return to our hotel, we shall stop for a short visit at the old port of Desenzano del Garda, a picturesque lake side town. Return to our hotel in time for dinner (optional). Wednesday: 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 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).

Group Group Group Group Group Group Group Group Group

1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: 8: 9:

30 07 21 28 04 11 18 01 08

June - 07 July – 14 July – 28 July July – 04 August – 11 August – 18 August – 25 August September - 08 September September - 15 September

Including Gardaland Theme Park, Safari Zoo Park & The Dolomites Price Per Person: Triple Twin Single Child (Sharing) Sup. Group 2

Normal

Special*

€559 €569 €689 €379 €30

€459 €469 €589 €299 €30

Half Board Sup. (X 6 Dinners) Per Adult For Room In Main Block Per Adult For Room With Lake View

- €48 - €20 - €60

Insurance: Adults €22 / Child €11 * The Special Rates are only applicable should the Half Board & All Excursions be taken. Price Includes •Direct Flights Malta/Verona/Malta On Airmalta •7 Nights Accommodation (Rooms In Annex) At The 3-Star Hotel Internazionale In Torri Del Benaco •Daily Breakfast •All Rooms With Private Facilities •Transfers Airport / Hotel / Airport •Taxes, Fuel Surcharge & Service Charge •Services Of A Tour Leader Optional Excursions -

Adults

Children

•Afternoon/Evening Garda •Day Padova &Verona •Day Lago Di Garda •Day Venice •Day Gardaland (Entr. Not Incl) •Day Dolomiti •Day Parco Natura Viva

€10 €32 €36 €40

€5 €16 €18 €20

•Morning Malcesine Total For All Excursions

€10 €215

€18 €36

€9 €18

(Incl. Entr.) & Shopping Centre €33

€19 €5 €110

Thursday: After an early breakfast and room check out, you may then join the tour leader for an optional morning excursion visiting the small but picturesque lake side resort of Malcesine, with its small harbour, little squares and streets full of shops, still manages to preserve its magic charm. You may join the tour leader and take a boat (extra) to cross over to the town of Limone, located on a narrow strip of land at the foot of a tall, rock cliff. Limone is considered one of the most popular towns of the lake, although still boasting a smalltown charm. After enough free time, we again cross the lake and in the early afternoon we return to our hotel and then head for Verona airport to check in for our direct Air Malta flight departing at 4.15 p.m. We should arrive in Malta at 6.05 p.m.

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Group 1: 27 June – 04 July Group 2: 19 – 26 September Visiting: Sorrento, Pompeii, Ravello, Capri, Amalfi Coast, Positano, Naples, Ischia & Amalfi

Price From

€449

in triple Price Per Person:

Monday: Meet our tour leader at the Malta International Airport at 11.30 a.m. to check-in for our Air Malta flight to Naples departing at 1.25 p.m. Arrival in Naples should be at 2.40 p.m. and our coach shall then transfer us to our comfortable 3-star hotel, situated on the outskirts of Sorrento on the famous Sorrentine Peninsular. After assignment of rooms you may wish to relax by the hotel swimming pool or enjoy a stroll to the nearby delightful Bay of Puolo followed by dinner (optional) and afterwards you may then wish to enjoy a drink on the terrace of our hotel whilst admiring the panorama of the Bay of Naples. Tuesday: Today we offer an unforgettable optional day excursion as we visit the picturesque island of Capri. After our coach transfer to the port, we shall board the ferry (ticket incl.) and cross over to the enchanting island of Capri. By mini coach (incl.) we depart from Marina Grande for a visit to Anacapri. Enjoy the stunning views before we head to Capri town where one can walk to see the famous Faraglioni, three columns of rock that rise out of the sea. After our boat takes us back to the mainland, we shall return to our hotel in time for dinner (optional). Wednesday: After an early breakfast we offer you an optional morning excursion visiting Ravello. We will enjoy one of the most scenic drives of the tour, while going up the hill separating both sides of the Peninsula Sorrentina before arriving in Ravello, an elegant village perched high on the Coast, famous for the music festival organised each year. We shall have enough time to visit the Duomo of S.Pantaleone and experience the enchanting atmosphere of the garden terrace of Villa Rufolo (entr. extra), which provided the famous German composer Richard Wagner with the inspiration needed to write the opera Parsifal. We shall then return to our hotel and the rest of the afternoon is free for relaxation or alternatively you may wish to visit the centre of Sorrento for personal sightseeing or shopping. Dinner (optional) in the evening and we suggest that tonight you join the tour leader and attend the famous traditional Tarantella show (to be booked and paid for on the spot). Thursday: After breakfast, join the tour leader for an optional day excursion visiting Naples. Our walking city tour shall include Piazza Plebiscito, Maschio the Angioino, Castel Nuovo, Galleria Umberto I, Palazzo Municipale and Palazzo Reale. Some free time for lunch (extra), or for shopping, before we take a panoramic drive, where we shall see the Castel dell’Ovo and the Lungomare before returning to our hotel in time for dinner (optional). Afterwards you may wish to enjoy a drink (extra) in the main square of Sorrento (by taxi – extra) and where you may enjoy a leisurely evening walk. Friday: Today you have the opportunity to join the tour leader on an incredible optional day excursion visiting the beautiful island of Ischia, located 8.5 kms across the bay from Naples (ferry incl.). Ischia is known as the Emerald Island or the Green Isle, with its sweeping forests of pine and chestnuts, citrus groves, vineyards and is also famous for the amount of hot and cold spas found throughout the isle. Besides visiting the main town of Ischia, which is actually divided into two settlements (Is-

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chia Porto & Ischia Ponte leading up to the 5th century Aragonese Castle, which sits on top of an offshore rock accessible from a short causeway. We shall also enjoy a coach highlights tour (incl.) of the island. We shall catch the ferry back to the mainland and return to our hotel in time for dinner (optional). Afterwards you may wish to join the tour leader and walk to the nearby small fishing village of Marina di Puolo. Saturday: Today we offer you another interesting day as we visit Sorrento and Pompeii. After breakfast we begin our excursion with a visit to the historic centre of Sorrento. After some free time to wander around this wonderful city or for some shopping, we shall then drive to Pompeii, considered to be one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. Pompeii was destroyed by a volcanic eruption of the Vesuvio, which buried the whole town and its inhabitants. Free time to wander around this site (entr. extra) before we return to our hotel in the late afternoon. Dinner (optional) and overnight. Sunday: After breakfast we offer you a beautiful optional day excursion exploring the Costa Amalfitana, which runs from Sorrento to Salerno, and which is considered to be one of Europe’s most beautiful coastlines. Our first stop shall be in Positano, a magnificent seaside resort made up of little streets and staircases, which makes it so charming and unique. (Please note that due to the location of Positano, clients need to take a small mini bus, which is not included in the price of the excursion, to get to the centre of Positano). After free time for lunch (extra), the coach will take us to the town of Amalfi. Some free time is given to visit this beautiful seaside resort and its main monument, the Duomo dedicated to St. Andrea before we return to our hotel followed by dinner (extra) and overnight. Monday: After breakfast and room check-out the rest of the morning is free for relaxation. We shall transfer to Naples airport at noon for our return flight departing at 3.25 p.m., arriving in Malta at around 4.35 p.m.

Triple Room Twin Room Single Room Child (U’12) sharing with two adults

Normal €549 €559 €665

Special* €449 €459 €565

€429

€349

Half Board Supplement for 7 meals

-€84

Supplement for Group 1 €40 per adult & €30 per child

Insurance: Adults: €22 & Children: €11 (Aged 2-15 Years) * The Special rates are only applicable should all excursions be taken Price Includes •Flights Malta/Naples/Malta on Airmalta •7 Nights Accommodation at the 3-star Hotel Dania in Sorrento (or similar) •Daily Continental Breakfast •All Rooms With Private Facilities, Sat TV & Tel •Transfers Airport - Hotel – Airport •All Airport Taxes, Fuel Surcharge & Service Charge •Service of a Tour Leader Optional Excursions -

Adults

Children

(incl. Ferry & Minibus in Capri)

€60 €22 €34 €34

€35 €11 €17 €17

(incl. Ferry & Minibus in Ischia)

Day Sorrento & Pompeii

€60 €30

€35 €15

Package Price for all Excursions

€240

€130

Day Capri

Morning Ravello Day Costa Amalfitana Day Napoli Day Ischia

incl. upper Austria & Germany 03 – 10 June

Price From

€399

Visiting: Munich, Dachau Concentration Camp, Eagle’s Nest, Salzburg, Salt Mines, Salzkammergut (Sound Of Music), Passau, Mondsee, St Wolfgang, Lake Chiemsee, St. Gilgen & Lake Koenigsee

in triple Price Per Person:

Friday, 03 June: Meet the tour leader at Malta Int. Airport at 5.45 a.m. and check-in for our flight departing at 7.45 a.m. for Salzburg in Up per Austria. After our arrival, at 10 a.m. we shall then transfer to our hotel but as our rooms shall be available in the late afternoon we offer (optional) a day excursion to the Salzkammergut area (the film ‘Sound of Music’ was shot there). We shall drive to Mondsee, passing the little Thalgau valley with the imposing Drachenwand cliffs on our right. On arrival at Mondsee, which bears the same name as the nearby lake 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 overnight. Saturday, 04 June: Today, after breakfast, we offer you a marvellous optional day excursion visiting the famous Eagles Nest, Hitler’s summer residence and Lake Koenigsee. We shall first drive to Mount Kehlstein, and where by taking a small bus and lift (extra), we will go up to the renovated tea house, known as the ‘Eagles Nest’. 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. This beautiful lake bends around the Mount Watzmann and looks like a Norwegian Fjord. You may wish to take a boat ride (extra) to the scenic St. Bartholoma peninsula located on the western side of the lake and where wildlife is not a rare sight! Return to our hotel for dinner (optional) and overnight. Sunday, 05 June: After breakfast, join our day excursion as we visit Lake Chiemsee. We shall stop at the lake’s main resort, Prien. Just a few minutes from Prien, by boat (not incl.) is the Herrenisland, site of King Ludwig II’s final monument – Castle Herrenchiemsee. You may take a guided tour (not incl.) through the state apartments and the museum. Herrenisland itself is a great place for walks enjoying the lovely view of the lake. After enough free time is given we shall then drive towards the scenic village of St. Gilgen, located on the Wolfgangsee. Enjoy some free time before we return to our hotel in time for dinner (optional) followed by overnight. Monday, 06 June: After breakfast, we shall visit the wonderful city of Salzburg and the Hallein Salt Mines. Our first stop shall be at the impressive salt mines in Hallein. Enjoy a guided tour including a visit to the Salt Museum and a ride on a boat across an underground lake (entr fee & boat ride are extra). We shall then drive on to Salzburg, Mozart’s birthplace, which is a delight to behold from the first sight of the outline of the Hohensalzburg, the fortress which was the symbol of the power of the prince-archbishops. The fortress rises over the roofs and belfries of the town through which the River Salzach flows. Its picturesque streets with their wrought-iron signs, its spacious squares with sculptured fountains and the noble architecture of its buildings inspired by bishops with a passion for construction, leave memories which linger for years. You may

wish to join the tour leader for a walk through the Old Town followed by some free time for personal sightseeing or shopping on Getreidegasse, Salzburg’s main shopping street or you may wish to take the funicular up to the Hohensalzburg (entr ticket and funicular extra). We return to our hotel in the late afternoon in time for dinner (optional). Tuesday, 07 June (Public Holiday In Malta): Today we can offer you an incredible full day excursion visiting Dachau and Munich, the capital of Bavaria. We shall first visit the sombre Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial where we shall have time to visit the museum (entr. extra). Afterwards we shall then enjoy a city tour of Munich including the Bavarian Parliament, the Peace Angel, the old and new Pinakothek, Koenigsplatz, Glyphotek and other places of interest. The coach will drop us off nearest to 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. We return to our hotel in the evening followed by dinner (optional) and the rest of the evening is free. Wednesday, 08 June: After breakfast we offer an optional day excursion to the beautiful Bavarian town of Passau. Napoleon Bonaparte famously exclaimed that ‘in all Germany I never saw a town more beautiful!’ 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 wish to join the tour leader on a walking tour of the Old Town and along the two main rivers. Later, one would have some free time and could visit the new and large Stadtgalerie Shopping Mall. One may also admire the beautiful scenery by taking a boat ride (not incl.). In the late afternoon we shall then return to the hotel followed by dinner (extra).

Triple Twin Single Child (sharing with 2 adults)

Normal €499 €529 €625

Special* €399 €429 €525

€399

€299

Half Board (3-Course Meal) suppl for 7 evening meals

- €70

Insurance: €22 - Adults / €11 - Child * Special Price Is Only Valid When the Half Board & the Excursions Are Taken Price Includes •Flights Malta/Salzburg/Malta On Airmalta •7 Nights Accommodation at the 3-Star Hotel Post in Ebensee (or similar) •All Rooms With Private Facilities, TV •Daily Continental Buffet Breakfast •Transfers Airport/Hotel/Airport •Airport Taxes, Fuel Surcharge & Service Surcharge •Tour Leader Optional Excursions -

Adults

Children

Munich & Dachau €38 €19 Salzburg/Salt Mine €32 €16 Mondsee & St. Wolfgang €26 €13 Passau €32 €16 Chiemsee & St.Gilgen €36 €18 Eagles Nest & Lake Koeningsee €32 €16 Grossglockner €34 €17 Price For All Excursions

€230

€115

Thursday, 09 June: Our final excursion shall take us on what is considered to be one of Europe’s greatest drives, the snaking Grossglockner Road. With breathtaking and incredible views (weather permitting) of the Grossglockner peaks, the highest in Austria, we shall also have time to visit the Pasterze Glacier (funicular – extra), which despite its majestic appearance, is receding at a disastrous rate mainly due to global warming and is predicted to disappear entirely within 100 years. After enough free time we shall return to our hotel in time for our last dinner (optional) Friday, 10 June: After our early breakfast we shall depart from our hotel and transfer to the airport of Salzburg in time for our return flight departing at 10.45 a.m. Our arrival in Malta is scheduled at 1 p.m.

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Group 1: 10 August – 17 August Group 2: 14 – 21 September (Oktoberfest Tour)**

Price From Wednesday: Meet the tour leader at 4.30 a.m. at the Malta Int. Airport to check-in for our Airmalta flight to Stuttgart, departing at 6.30 a.m. After arrival our coach shall transfer us to our hotel located a few minutes drive from Innsbruck. As it is still too early to be given our rooms, we offer you an optional afternoon excursion of Innsbruck. On arrival a short walking tour is conducted by the tour leader to highlight the various important sites, such as the Golden Roof and St. Anne’s Column which can be visited during the free time given. We shall head back to our hotel followed by assignment of all rooms and dinner (optional). Thursday: After breakfast we depart for a wonderful optional day excursion. First we 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. We then drive on for 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. Friday: A hearty breakfast will start your day perfectly in order to enjoy an optional day excursion to Salzburg. Join the tour leader for a walking tour, passing by Mozart’s birthplace, the Cathedral, Old Town Hall the Residenz Palace, St Peter’s church and churchyard, used for the filming of the famed “Sound of Music” film. Have some free time for lunch (extra) or shopping on Getreidegasse, Salzburg’s main shopping street. In the afternoon we shall drive to the small town of Mondsee, which bears the same name as the nearby lake, which is one of the warmest lakes in the Salzkammergut area. Dinner at hotel (optional). 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: 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’. 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,

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€469

in triple

Germany’s highest lake, framed with steep mountain walls. Return to our hotel for dinner (optional) and overnight. Tuesday: 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 comfortable 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 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. With their impressive waterfall drop of 380 m the Krimml Waterfalls are the fifth highest waterfalls in the world. With approx. 350,000 visitors each year they are one of the most visited tourist features in Austria (entr incl). Enjoy the breathtaking and sensational views before we return to our hotel in time for dinner (optional) and overnight. Wednesday: After breakfast and room check out, we offer our final optional half day excursion to the nearby Lake Chiemsee. We shall stop at the lake’s main resort, Prien. Just a few minutes from Prien, by boat (not incl.) is the Herrenisland, site of King Ludwig II’s final monument – Castle Herrenchiemsee. You may take a guided tour (not incl.) through the state apartments and the museum. Herrenisland itself is a great place for walks enjoying the lovely view of the lake. In the early evening we shall transfer to Munich airport where we check-in for our Airmalta flight departing at 8 p.m. Arrival in Malta should be at 10.15 p.m. **FOR GROUP 2 (14-21 SEPTEMBER), THE PROGRAMME WOULD BE AMENDED ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS AS FOLLOWS: ON DAY 4 (Saturday, 17 September) Today after breakfast we shall depart for an optional excursion to Munich and Oktoberfest by night. We shall first drive to Munich and will have an extensive sightseeing tour including, Olympic area, the Bavarian Parliament, the Peace Angel, the old and new Pinakothek, Koenigsplatz, Glyphotek and other places of interest. Then our coach will stop us in the city centre. Join the tour leader for a walking tour before having some free time for shopping the main shopping area. 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 (Not included). (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 ON DAY 5 (Sunday, 18 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

Also 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)

Price Per Person:

Normal Special*

Triple €569 Twin €589 Single €689 Child (Sharing) €389 Half board (7 meals for Grp 1) Half board (6 meals for Grp 2)

€469 €489 €589 €329 - €42 - €36

Insurance: Adults €22 / Child €11 *The Special rates are only applicable should all excursions and Half Board supplement be taken Price Includes •Flights Malta/Stuttgart & Munich/Malta on Airmalta •7 Nights Accommodation at the 3 Star Hotel Alpine Traubenwirt located in the picture-postcard village of Birgitz, just a few minutes drive away from Innsbruck and in the heart of the Austrian Tyrol (or similar). •Daily Buffet Breakfast •Transfers Airport/Hotel/Airport •All Taxes, Fuel Surcharge & Service Charge •Tour Leader Optional Excursions -

Adults

Children

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

Group 1: 27 July - 03 August Group 2: 31 August - 07 September

Price From

Wednesday: Meet the tour leader at 4.30 a.m. at the Malta Int. Airport to check-in for our Airmalta flight to Stuttgart, departing at 6.30 a.m. After our arrival our coach shall transfer us to our 4-star hotel but as our rooms would be available in the afternoon, we offer you an optional half day excursion as we visit Lake Chiemsee. Known as the Bavarian Sea, we shall stop at the lake’s main resort, Prien. Just a few minutes from Prien, by boat (not incl.), is the Herrenisland, site of King Ludwig II’s final monument – Castle Herrenchiemsee, meant to be King Ludwig’s homage to Versailles. You may take a guided tour (not incl.) through the state apartments and the museum. Herrenisland itself is a great place for walks enjoying the lovely view of the lake. We then shall head back to our 4-star hotel, located on the outskirts of Munich. Assignment of rooms and dinner (optional). Thursday: After breakfast, we depart for our day excursion visiting the King Ludwig’s II castles. First we shall drive to Neuschwanstein, a fairy tale castle set in a fantastic mountainous countryside (entr. fees extra). We then drive on to the town of Oberammergau, famous for the Passion Play Festival now held every 10 years for the past 377 years. Have some free time to admire the famous frescoes of traditional Bavarian themes, fairy tales and religious scenes found on many homes and buildings. We shall then proceed to King Ludwig’s favourite castle, Linderhof, where we should see, among other things, the Venus Grotto – an artificial cave specially designed to give Ludwig a more authentic background to Richard Wagner’s operas. (entr. fees extra). We return to our hotel in time for dinner (optional) followed by free time and overnight. Friday: After our breakfast we offer you another fantastic day excursion. Our first stop would be in the village of Alpbach, from where we will take a comfortable 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 and after enough time we shall drive on to Innsbruck, the capital of the Tyrol region. Join the tour leader for a walking tour through the centre of Innsbruck where you shall see the Golden Roof, the Hofkirche and the medieval tower. Free time is given before we return to our hotel in time for dinner (extra) and overnight. Saturday: Today, after breakfast, we offer you a marvellous day excursion visiting Eagles Nest and Lake Koenigsee in Germany. We shall have the opportunity to go up to the Eagles Nest, Hitler’s summer residence, by taking a small bus (extra), which will take us up to the renovated tea house. 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 and we suggest you join the tour leader and experience a lovely boat ride on this peaceful lake (boat extra). Return to our hotel in time for dinner (optional) and overnight.

€479

in triple

iting Rattenberg, a centuries old traditional village. Here we should have the opportunity to visit Nagelschmiedhaeuser (entrance incl.), the oldest and most incredible house to be found in the village. Our coach shall then take us to Fuegen, a typical Tyrolean village, before we board the famous Zillertal steam train (incl) which takes us through kilometres of spectacular countryside before arriving in the town of Mayrhofen. Here we shall be met by our coach and we shall then head to the town of Achenkirch located on the shores of Lake Achensee. 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. Monday: After breakfast we suggest you join our interesting day excursion as we visit the best of the famous Romantic Road. One finds some of the most picturesque towns in Bavaria on this socalled Romantic Road. Our coach shall head north before we arrive in Rothenburg, a medieval gem of a town perched on a hill enjoying magnificent views. Enjoy free time to visit the main sights before we continue on to the town of Dinkelsbuhl, another colourful medieval town. Enjoy enough free time in this immaculately preserved town and we suggest a walk along the fortified walls with their 16 towers and four gates. We return to our hotel in time to prepare for dinner (optional). Tuesday: Today we can offer you our final full day excursion visiting Dachau and Munich, the capital of Bavaria. We shall first visit the sombre Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial, the very first camp built by Heinrich Himmler in 1933, where we shall have time to visit the museum (entr. extra). Afterwards we shall then enjoy a city tour by coach 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 off near the centre and you can join the tour leader for a walk along the famous Kaufingerstrasse, where all the big department stores can be found. We return to our hotel in the evening followed by dinner (optional) and overnight.

Visiting: Lake Chiemsee, Oberammergau, Innsbruck, Lake Achensee, Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castles, Alpbach, Dachau, Munich, Eagle’s Nest, Lake Koenigsee, Rothenburg & The Romantic Road. Unique attraction - A spectacular countryside ride on the famous Zillertal steam train! Price Per Person: Normal Special* Triple €579 €479 Twin €599 €499 Single €779 €679 Child (Sharing) €449 €369 Half Board (7meals) - €105 Insurance: Adults €22 / Child €11 The Special rates are only applicable should all excursions be taken Price Includes •Flights Malta/Stuttgart & Munich/Malta on Airmalta •7 Nights Accommodation at the 4 Star NH Hotel outside Munich (or similar) •Daily Buffet Breakfast •Transfers Airport/Hotel/Airport •All Taxes, Fuel Surcharge & Service Charge •Tour Leader Optional Excursions -

Adults

Children

Afternoon Lake Chiemsee €24 Day Oberammergau & Castles €30 Day Alpach & Innsbruck €32 Day Romantic Road €36 Day Tyrol region (incl boat & steam train) €40 Day Munich & Dachau €28 Day Eagles Nest & Lake Koenigsee €35

€12 €15 €16 €18

Total Cost for All Excursions €225

€115

€23 €14 €17

Wednesday: After a relaxing breakfast we shall then depart from our hotel and head for Munich airport for check-in on our Airmalta flight KM307 departing at 12.40 p.m. Arrival in Malta should be at 2.55 p.m.

Sunday: A hearty breakfast will start your day perfectly in order to enjoy our day excursion to the impressive Tyrol region. We shall begin by vis-

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Group 1: 18 July – 23 July Group 2: 29 August - 03 September Also visiting: Bartres, Lake of Lourdes, Gavarnie, Pont d’Espagne & Lake Artouste

Price From 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 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. 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.

€479

in triple

THURSDAY: We suggest an early Mass at the Grotto of the Apparations. After breakfast we shall walk up the Via Crucis, followed by some free time for shopping. After lunch we offer an optional excursion to Gavarnie. We drive across the picturesque valley of Lavendan to enjoy the beautiful castles, fortress, churches, and waterfalls. After 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 our hotel. FRIDAY: 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 and enjoy the unspoiled paradise before returning to your hotel. 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.

Price Per Person: Triple/Twin €479 Twin €485 Single €555 Childu-6 (Sharing) €405 Child U-12 (Sharing) €435 Insurance: Adults €22 / Child €11 Price Includes •Direct Flights Malta/Lourdes/Malta on Air Malta •Transfers Airport/Hotel/Airport •Accommodation in Lourdes at the 3-Star Hotel Angelic •All Rooms with Private Facilities •Daily Full Board (rooms kept until departure) •Airport Taxes, Fuel Surcharge & Service Charge •Tour Leader Optional Excursions -

Adults Children

Afternoon Bartres & Lake Of Lourdes €17 Afternoon Gavarnie €24 Afternoon Pont D’Espagne €24 Day Lake Artouste (Incl. Cable Car) €50

€8 €12 €12 €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.

Tours 2011

Group 1: 10 - 16 August Group 2: 19 – 25 August Group 3: 07 – 13 September

Price From

€519

Visiting: Bartres, Lake of Lourdes, Pont d’Espagne, Gavarnie, Lake Artouste, Biarritz, Col d’Ibardin & St. Jean de luz

in triple Price Per Person:

DAY 1: 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 International Mass in the underground basilica of St. Pius X which has a capacity for 20,000 pilgrims. After lunch we offer you an afternoon optional excursion visiting Gavarnie. We shall drive across the picturesque valley of Lavendan where we may enjoy the views including beautiful castles, fortress, churches, and waterfalls. After 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 on horseback (extra). On our return, we shall pass by St. Savin, a typical mountain village. Dinner at the hotel. 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 lo-

cated on the Atlantic coast and just 11 miles from the border with Spain. Join the tour leader for a walk through the town including the famous Hotel Napoleon, the lighthouse and the Grand Plage. 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 sea-views and some shopping at better rates due to cheaper tax rates. Dinner at our hotel. DAY 5: We suggest an early breakfast so as to join 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. The bridge was built in the 19th century and used as a pathway into Spain by traders carrying their goods such as cheese, animals and wine in each direction. Return to our hotel for dinner 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.

Triple Twin Single Child U-6 (Sharing) Child U-12 (Sharing)

€519 €525 €615 €425 €465

Insurance: Adults €22 / Child €11 Price Includes •Direct Flights Malta/Lourdes/Malta on Air Malta •Transfers Airport/Hotel/Airport •Accommodation at the 3-Star Hotel Angelic In Lourdes • All Rooms with Private Facilities •Daily Full Board (rooms kept until departure) •All Taxes, Fuel Surcharge & Service Charge •Tour Leader Optional Excursions -

Adults

Children

Day Biarritz & St. Jean Du Luz

€34

€17

Afternoon Bartres & Lake Of Lourdes

€17

€8

Afternoon Gavarnie

€24

€12

Afternoon Pont D’Espagne €24

€12

Day Lake Artouste (Incl. Cable Car)

€38

€50

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

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.

Tours 2011

12 - 20 September

Price From

€749

Visiting: Lourdes, Gavarnie, Biarritz, St.Jean De Luz, Ibardin, Nevers, Clermont Ferrand, Paris, Versailles, Lisieux & Honfleur

in triple Price Per Person:

Monday, 12 September: Meet the tour leader at 8.50 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 1.15 a.m. and transfer to our hotel (Hotel Angelic or similar) followed by room allotment and overnight. Tuesday, 13 September: After breakfast you may wish to hear 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 we offer an optional excursion to Gavarnie. We drive across the picturesque valley of Lavendan to enjoy the beautiful castles, fortress, churches, and waterfalls. After 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 our hotel. Wednesday, 14 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 including the famous Hotel Napoleon, the lighthouse and the Grand Plage. 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 sea-views and some shopping at better rates due to cheaper tax rates. Dinner at our hotel, followed by overnight. Thursday, 15 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. 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 where one can admire the surrounding panorama of the Puy de Dome, the highest (1465m) and oldest of all the peaks of the extraordinary volcanic landscape known as the Puys. 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. Friday, 16 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 taking the veil in 1867, St Bernadette lived for 12 years as a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of Nevers. At least three times during her short life-time, she received the last Sacraments. She was gradually struck by other illnesses as well as asthma: among them, tuberculosis of the lung and a tubercular tumor on her right knee. St Bernadette eventually died at the age of 35. After enough free time, we then shall depart from Nevers and drive north towards our hotel in Paris (Novotel Atria Paris Charenton or similar). After room check-in, you may wish to visit the world famous

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Eiffel tower, one of the main landmarks of Paris (by metro - extra). Saturday, 17 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 ChampsElysees, 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). This gives you the opportunity to admire most of the famous Parisian landmarks from a different perspective. Cruise around the two major islands on the River Seine, Ile St. Louis and Ile de la Cite. 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 window-shopping or just sipping a cool drink in one of the many cafes close to the Arc de Triomphe. Sunday, 18 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. Our coach shall take us to the centre of Versailles, close by the chateau, built during the 17th century for the “Sun King” Louis XIV. 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 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. The Virgin Mary appeared a number of times to St. Catherine Labouré (born Zoe Labouré). When Catherine’s body was exhumed in 1933, it was found miraculously preserved. Her incorrupt body now lies on display in the chapel in a glass case. Pope Pius XII named her a Saint on July 27, 1947. Monday, 19 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 for her charming autobiography The Story of a Soul, which made her 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 copatroness of France in 1944. Next, visit St. Peter’s Cathedral, where her family attended Mass, 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. Tuesday, 20 September: After breakfast and checkout from our hotel, our coach shall transfer us to Paris Orly airport in time for our Airmalta flight, which departs at 11.45 a.m. arriving in Malta at 2.20 p.m.

Normal Special*

Triple €849 Twin €869 Single €1159 Child U-12 (Sharing) `€559 * Special rates are only applicable if all are taken

€749 €769 €1059

€499 excursions

Insurance: Adults €22 / Child €11 Price Includes •Direct Flights Malta/Lourdes & Paris/Malta on AirMalta •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 Optional Excursions -

Adults

Children

Day Biarritz & Ibardin Afternoon Gavarnie Day Paris Morning Versailles Day Lisieux & Honfleur

€34 €24 €34 €28 €50

€17 €12 €17 €14 €25

Total cost for all Excursions €170

€85

Group 1: 29 June – 06 July Group 2: 08 – 15 July Group 3: 31 August – 07 September

Price From 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 (at 11 a.m.), coach transfer to our hotel, the 4-star Hotel Magic Circus. (For Group 3, meet the tour leader at 11.15 a.m. for check-in with flight departure at 1.15 p.m.). Located just a few minutes by free shuttle bus from the Disneyland Parks, our hotel, formerly known as the Holiday Inn Disneyland, offers all rooms with private facilities, hairdryer, telephone, TV, A/C and safe deposit box. After room allocation we shall spend the rest of the day at the incredible Disneyland Park. The large Park 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. You will find rides that take your breath away in Adventureland, relive your childhood stories in Fantasyland and travel through time and space in Discoveryland. DAY 2: After breakfast we shall spend another whole day at Disneyland. Be prepared for spectacular Disney parades, shows, events, entertainment and good old-fashioned fun all year round. It’s going to be a marvel-a-minute around every corner. Old or young, you shall be thrilled and amazed with all the family-fun excitement. Do not miss the daily spectacular parade, which gives visitors the opportunity to enjoy superbly decorated floats. Enjoy the music and best of all; see some of the famous Disney characters. Diners, restaurants and bars are plentiful in the resort and so will make sure that no one remains hungry. DAY 3: After breakfast we shall check out of our rooms by 10a.m. and leave our luggage in the baggage room. We then spend 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. Be back at our hotel at 20.30 hours (8.30 p.m.) ready for transfer to our hotel in Paris. DAY 4: 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. Our coach shall take us to the centre of Versailles, close by the chateau, built during the 17th century for the “Sun King” Louis XIV. 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 stroll through the beautifully landscaped French Gardens. We shall return to Paris in the early afternoon and 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. DAY 5: 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 (extra) before the coach takes us near the River Seine from where we can join a river-cruise on the Seine

€729

in quad

(fare extra). This gives you the opportunity to admire most of the famous Parisian landmarks from a different perspective. Cruise around the two major islands on the River Seine, Ile St. Louis and Ile de la Cite. DAY 6: Today you may wish to join our tour leader for another day of fun, this time at the Parc Asterix. Located 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. Help thwart the conspiracies of Ancient Rome with ‘Les Stars de l’Empire’, descend the rapids on ‘Menhir Express’, go back in time and stroll along the centuries old ‘Rue de Paris’, and take part in the robbery of the century, that of the Mona Lisa. One may also relish the various shows put up by professional animators, and also a beautiful dolphin exhibition. As there are numerous Roman and Gallic themed restaurants and snack bars, including one specialising in wild boar sandwiches, definitely no one would remain hungry. We shall return back to our hotel at around 6.30 p.m. The rest of the evening is free for leisure. You may wish to visit (by public transport – extra) the well-known Moulin Rouge nightclub (extra), which offers it’s cliental a colourful and imaginative cabaret show and can-can dancing. DAY 7: After an early breakfast, you may wish to join the tour leader for an exceptional optional day excursion as we visit the Loire Castles region. Today’s excursion should give you the opportunity to understand better the splendour of royal living during the Renaissance period and later. We shall first visit the largest of the Loire Castles, Chambord, a 400-room masterpiece built for Francois 1 as a hunting residence. You may wish to climb to the numerous roof-terraces by way of the double spiral staircase, which has been credited to Leonardo de Vinci (entrance extra). We then drive on to the medieval city of Blois, famous mainly for the ornate Chateau de Blois, located in the centre of the city (entr. extra). This chateau is formed of four distinct wings constructed around a central courtyard and each reflecting the favoured style of the period in which it was built – medieval, flamboyant Gothic, Renaissance and Classical. After enough free time we return to our hotel in the evening for dinner (not incl.) and overnight.

Visiting: Disneyland Paris, Parc Asterix, Eiffel Tower, Versailles, Blois, Chambord Castles, Notre Dame Church, Arc De Triomphe, Champs Elysees & Montmartre Price Per Person: Per Adult in a Quad (4 Adults) -

Normal Special* €829

€729

Per Adult in a Triple (3 Adults) -

€869

€769

Per Adult in a Twin (2 Adults) -

€909

€809

Children under 12 Years (Sharing With 2 Adults) -€479

€399

Supplement for Groups 1 & 3 - €50 per adult & €30 per child Insurance: Adult - €22 / Child - €11 * Special rates are only applicable if all excursions are taken Price Includes •Flights Malta/Paris/Malta on Air Malta •2 Nights Accommodation at the 4-Star Hotel Magic Circus In Rooms With Private Shower/WC, A/C, Tele & TV (Incl. Use Of Free Shuttle Bus From/To Disneyland Paris). •5 Nights Accommodation at the 3-star Novotel Paris Charenton (or similar) in Paris in rooms with Private Facilities •3 Day Unlimited Disney Pass •Transfer Airport - Hotel in Disneyland •Transfer Disneyland - Hotel in Paris •Transfer Hotel in Paris - Airport •Daily Continental Breakfast •Airport Taxes, Fuel Surcharge & Service Charge •Tour Leader Optional Excursions -

Adults

Children

Day Paris Day Parc Asterix (Incl. Entrance) Day Versailles & Eiffel Tower Morning Montmartre Day Blois & Chateau De Chambord

€34

€17

€66 €34 €19

€40 €17 €10

€52

€26

Total cost for All Excursions €205

€110

DAY 8: 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 5 p.m. and we should arrive in Malta at 7.35 p.m. filled with happy memories of Disneyland Paris Theme Park and the enchanting city of Paris.

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Group 1 - 06 - 13 July Group 2 - 14 - 21 August

Centrally

sbourg Located Hotel in Stra

DAY 1: Meet the tour leader at 4.30 a.m. at Malta International Airport to check-in for our direct Air Malta flight to Stuttgart, departing at 6.30 a.m. After arrival, at 9 a.m., our coach shall take us to our centrally located hotel in Strasbourg. (For Group 2, meet the tour leader for check-in at 7.20 a.m. followed by flight departure at 9.20 a.m.) As it would be too early for room assignment, we offer an optional half day 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 clustered around the Heilig-geistkirche. We would have some free time to enjoy a coffee (not incl.), or just to walk around this pretty town, before we then head to our hotel where we shall be assigned our rooms. Join the tour leader for a short walk around the neighbourhood of our hotel. DAY 2: 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”, and mansions of the 18th century, the Notre-Dame Cathedral and the picturesque area of the “Petite France”. After lunch (extra) you are free to continue exploring this wonderful town or you may wish to visit some of the department stores. Alternatively, 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. DAY 3: 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! As we stroll around, one may appreciate 16th and 17th century houses and pretty fountains. 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 streets with many 13th and 14th century houses. Alternatively you may wish to visit Switzerland’s oldest and largest zoo (entr. fee extra). This zoo is considered to be one of the leading zoos in the world and nearly 2 million visitors per year visit this green oasis located in the heart of the city. We shall return back to Strasbourg in the late afternoon. DAY 4: 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

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Price From

€559

in triple

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. DAY 5: 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. Here you will find 12 different lands to explore; all with different rides, attractions and shows. Today you will have the opportunity to discover the culture and food of 10 different European countries. Europa Park has plenty of bars and restaurants for good food and refreshments that make sure that you will not stay hungry. Return to our hotel in time for dinner. After dinner (extra) we may visit a nearby pub DAY 6: 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. This popular summer resort lies on the glacial lake of the same name. You have ample time to take a relaxing walk along the lake and the forest. 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. This village is very famous because it is home to the manufacturers 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. DAY 7: 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. You will see the Former Customs House (15th century), the Dominican Church, the Pfister House, the Old Guard House, the House of Heads, the Fishmongers’ district and you will finally arrive at what is referred to as the picturesque “Little Venice”. 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. DAY 8: An early departure from our hotel and transfer to Stuttgart airport to check in for our direct Air Malta flight departing at 9.45 a.m., and arriving in Malta at 12.05 p.m. (For Group 2, flight departure from Stuttgart shall be at 12.40 p.m. and arrival in Malta at 3 p.m.)

Visiting: Freiburg, Rhine Falls, Strasbourg, Heidelberg, Lucern, Basel, Triberg, Lake Titisee (Black Forest), Europa Park & Colmar

Price Per Person: Normal Triple €659 Twin €679 Child (U’12) Sharing with 2 adults €399 Single Room €949 * The Special rates are only applicable excursions be taken

Special* €559 €579 €339 €849 should all

Insurance: Adults €22 / Child €11 Price Includes •Flights Malta/Stuttgart/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 Stuttgart Airport / Hotel / Stuttgart Airport •Services Of a Tour Leader •All Taxes, Fuel Surcharge & Service Charge •Free Walking Tour Of Strasbourg Optional Excursions -

Adults

Children

Day Lucern & Rhine Falls

€40

€20

Day Europa Park (Entr. not Incl)

€30

€15

Day Black Forest/ Lake Titisee

€40

€20

Day Colmar & Wine Route Morning/Afternoon Heidelberg Day Freiburg & Basel

€40

€20

€15 €35

€ 7 €18

Price for all Excursions

€200

€100

N.B: We are not offering a half board supplement on this tour as there are numerous restaurants, pizzerias and fast food outlets near our hotel.

20 – 28 July

Price From

€799

in triple

Gems of the Black Forest Wednesday 20th July - We meet at the Malta International Airport at 4:30 a.m. for our Air Malta direct flight to Stuttgart departing at 6:30 a.m. On arrival at 9:00 a.m. our private coach will take us to the city centre of Stuttgart, charmingly situated in the heart of one of Germany’s largest wine-growing regions. We first visit the famous TV Tower where one can take the lift (extra) to enjoy a splendid panoramic view of the city of Stuttgart, after we stop in the heart of the city, with its vast pedestrian areas. Here one can dedicate some free time, for sightseeing; namely in Schillerplatz and Schlossplatz, or for shopping from the famous Konig Strasse and Marktplatz. Later in the afternoon we drive to Hechingen for a guided visit of the Hohenzollern Castle, the ancestral seat of the Prussian Royal House and of the Hohenzollern Princes (shuttle bus and entrance fee extra). Later in the evening we drive to Mercure Hotel Freiburg Am Muenster situated in the centre of Freiburg, the hub and capital of the Black Forest Region, for check-in formalities. Later one may go out for a familiarization walk in the historic centre of Freiburg. Thursday 21st July - After buffet breakfast we can offer you an optional full day excursion to Strasbourg in France. We drive through beautiful countryside and on our way we stop in Riquewihr, one of the many traditional villages we find on the wine route of Alsace (France). Riquewihr is a very picturesque and well preserved medieval town with fortified walls, stone entrance gates, cobbled streets lined with brightly painted half-timber houses, carved wooden beams, carved stone doorways, and wrought iron signs for shops. We shall have some free time to explore this fairytale village before we continue driving along the Alsace Wine Route to reach Strasbourg. Some free time for shopping or personal sightseeing. Alternatively, one can take a mini cruise on the canals of Strasbourg (extra) from where one will be able to admire the panorama of the city from a different perspective. We return to our hotel in Freiburg. Evening at leisure. Friday 22nd July - After Buffet Breakfast, today we suggest an optional full day excursion to Luzern a lovely historical city in Switzerland. Luzern is one of the most picturesque cities in central Switzerland, in the Germanspeaking part, and is the capital of the canton which bears the same name. We first stop to see the world famous Lion Monument. Later we see amongst others the restored Chapel Bridge, the Water Tower, the Renaissance-style Town Hall and the first large Baroque Jesuit Church in Switzerland. We will have some free time before we go on a mini cruise on Lake Luzern (extra) and disembark at Alpnachstad. In Alpnachstad we catch the world’s steepest cogwheel railway, which winds up through lush meadows, past sparkling mountain streams and fascinating rock faces to reach Mt. Pilatus. After some free time we take the panorama gondolas and the aerial cableways to descent from the other side of the mountain to reach Kriens. In Kriens we meet our coach to drive back to our hotel in Freiburg. A very wonderful experience surely not to be missed! Saturday 23rd July - Buffet Breakfast. Today, join us for an optional full day excursion to the heart of the Black Forest. The Black Forest region is one of Germany’s most popular tourist destinations. Like Bavaria to its east, the Black Forest combines great outdoor scenery with unique local customs, products, and fare. Our first short stop will be in the peaceful village of Sankt Peter before we proceed to Titisee. Titisee is a popular summer resort which lies on the glacial lake bearing the same name; Lake Titisee. Here one can have ample time to take a relaxing walk along the lake, stroll amongst the numerous souvenir shops or alternatively enjoy a boat ride on the lake (extra). Later on we drive to Triberg, a small village in the middle of the Black Forest and it is very famous because it is home to the manufacturers of original cuckoo clocks; which are synonymous to this region for more than 250 years, typical wood carvings, the ‘authentic’ Black Forest Gateaux and the Triberg Waterfall; the highest waterfall (at 162m) in Germany. Few if any other locations in the forest garner so much attention. We will also have time to admire the world’s largest cuckoo clock in nearby Clock Park Eble. We return to our hotel in Freiburg. Sunday 24th July - Buffet Breakfast. Today’s optional visit takes us to the world renowned Europa-Park (entrance extra) in Rust. Europa-Park is the largest theme park in Germany and second most popular theme park resort in Europe. A day of amusement with countless attractions, rides and spectacular shows all prepared to make our day an eventful, exciting and special one! At the Europa-Park, one can also have the opportunity to discover the culture, and savour the cuisine of 10 dif-

ferent European countries for it boasts many restaurants and food outlets serving typical food and refreshments! Monday 25th July - Buffet Breakfast. Today we can offer you an optional full day excursion to Colmar and Mulhouse, passing through the picturesque Wine Route to the south of the Alsace region in France. Our first stop will be in Colmar, a town in the Haut-Rhin department to the south of the Alsace region, in north-eastern France. On our arrival in the city centre of Colmar we dedicate some time for sightseeing; namely the Former Customs House, the Dominican Church, the Pfister House, the Old Guard House, the House of Heads, the Fishmongers’ district and the picturesque “Little Venice” all wonderfully preserved from the ravages of time and classed as a ‘protected area’. Here one can also savour the ‘country town’ atmosphere which contributes so much to Colmar’s charm. Later in the afternoon, on our way to Mulhouse we shall drive past several other small pretty villages with narrow streets and flower decked balconies, clustered around the church steeple. On our arrival we stop in the pedestrian historic centre for some shopping or personal sightseeing. Here one can discover the place de la Réunion with medieval houses and colourful facades, the rhenish renaissance style Town Hall, and the Temple Saint-Etienne (protestant church) with 14th century old stained-glass windows. Tuesday 26th July - Breakfast is followed by an optional full day excursion to the town of Kostanz (Constance) situated on Lake Constance also known as Lake Bodensee, bordering Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The historical town of Konstanz is the largest town on Lake Constance and it is a lively university town offering a wide range of activities for visitors of all ages. Kostanz has also managed to preserve its long-standing traditions as a trading and cultural centre to the present day. On our arrival we dedicate some time to explore the old town of Konstanz, which has remained almost unchanged since the Middle Ages, and we will also have some time for shopping. In the early afternoon we proceed to the botanical Isle of Mainau (entrance fee extra). Mainau lies in Lake Costance, adjacent to the town of Costance and linked to the mainland by a pedestrian bridge. On this botanical island one can find an arboretum with more than 500 species of trees, 200 kinds of rhododendrons and azaleas, a rose garden and Mediterranean terrace. The main attraction in Mainau is the tropical garden and the Butterfly House with several species of colorful butterflies.

Visiting: Riquewihr, Rhine Falls, Strasbourg, Heidelberg, Lucern, Basel, Triberg, Lake Titisee (Black Forest), Europa Park, Mulhouse, Lake Constance, BadenBaden, Stuttgart, Alpnachstad & Colmar Price Per Person: Normal Twin €985 Triple €915 Single €1205 Children(2-11 years) €553 Students/Youths (12-15 years) sharing a twin room €960

Special* €869 €799 €1089 €483 €844

Half Board (buffet dinner) Adults @ Eur80 (8 meals) Children @ Eur60 (8 meals) *The special prices only applies if all excursions and the half board supplement are taken

Price Includes •Return Air Malta Flights – Malta/Stuttgart Zurich/Malta; •8 nights accommodation at 3***Mercure Hotel Freiburg Am Muenster in the city centre of Freiburg •Daily Buffet Breakfast •Airport Transfers including a stop in Stuttgart and Schaffhausen •A free stop in Stuttgart panoramic drive •All airport charges, tax and fuel surcharge. Optional Excursions Riquewihr & Strasbourg Luzern, Engleberg & Mt.Titlis St. Peter, Furtwangen, Triberg (w/fall) & Titisee Europa Theme Park Colmar & Mulhouse €40 Lake Constance & Isle of Mainau Baden-Baden & Heidelberg Total

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Wednesday 27th July - Buffet Breakfast. Today we can offer you an optional full day excursion to Baden-Baden and Heidelberg. We first drive to Baden-Baden, which is one of the most elegant spa resorts we find in Germany. BadenBaden is so nice that you have to name it twice! BadenBaden is not only a beautiful health resort town; it is also a rich man’s playground that brings in visitors from all over Europe, including central and Eastern Europe. We spend some free time in this famous resort before we proceed to Heidelberg. On our arrival we walk along the river Neckar to the Alte Bruecke (Old Bridge). Here one may enjoy the stunning views of the castle ruins, with their sandstone rampants distinct against the green of the forest, and of the old town clustered around the Heiliggeistkirche. Some free time for shopping from the Hauptstrasse or for personal sightseeing in the Altstadt district (Old City) where most of Heidelberg’s historic monuments and buildings are located. Return by coach to Freiburg. Evening at leisure. Thursday 28th July - After Breakfast, today we check-out of the hotel, cross the border to Switzerland and spend the last day of our holiday in Schaffhausen. The town of Schaffhausen is in the northernmost corner of Switzerland, in the “knee” of the Rhine in Eastern Switzerland on the border with Germany. The traffic-free Old Town of Schaffhausen is considered one of the prettiest in Switzerland, on account of its many oriel windows and lavishly painted facades. We spend some time to explore this lively Old Town, which is also very good for shopping, before we proceed to see the magnificent Rhine Falls. The Rhinefall at Schaffhausen, is Europe’s largest and most powerful waterfall, where the water crashes down 21 metres, across a width of 150 metres. The natural spectacle is at its best in July when water levels are highest. Transfer by coach to Zurich Airport for our Air Malta direct flight departing at 17:40 and arriving in Malta at 19:55.

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Group 1: 12 – 19 July Group 2: 06 – 13 September

Price From 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, at 12.30 p.m. 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. View the statue of Cervantes fictional hero, Don Quixote, in the Plaza de Espana, Cibeles Fountain and the Parliament, Paseo de la Castellana, Gran Via, Puerta del Sol & Royal Palace. View also University City and the Casa del Campo park. We return to our hotel in the early evening followed by dinner (optional) and overnight. Wednesday: After breakfast, day at leisure for personal sightseeing and shopping. We suggest a visit to the Royal Palace,(entrance extra) the former residence of Spain’s monarchs. Its 2,800 rooms have lavish decorations, precious carpets, porcelain, timepieces, mirrors and chandeliers. For art lovers a visit to the Prado Museum is a must! It is one of the world’s most important art galleries with treasurers by world famous artists, among which paintings by Velazques, El Greco and Goya. Dinner (optional) in the evening followed by overnight. 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. It lies on both banks of the Río Alanson in the center of the fertile North Castilian plain. Although Burgos is a busy town, a visitor strolling along the banks of the Alanson, where frogs croak in the dense beds of reeds, might imagine himself in the heart of the country rather than the center of a city. The promenades along both sides of the river, with their cafes, offer the chance of relaxation after sightseeing in a city which has so many treasures of art and architecture to see. After enough free time we shall return to our hotel in time for dinner (optional). 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. Join the tour leader for a walking tour of this small city, where there is always something to see and enjoy with every step, through a maze of narrow, winding lanes, you shall pass by churches, old houses and palaces. 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. Amongst the various attractions one finds a number of roller coasters that include Superman: The Attraction of Steel, a first in Europe with its floorless trains, Batman: The Escape, an

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inverted roller coaster, Coaster Express, a wooden coaster and Stunt Fall, a Giant Inverted Boomerang offering guests a vertical drop of 54’4m reaching a top speed of 115 km/h. Another prominent attraction is The Revenge of the Enigma, a structure 100 meters high that drops visitors at 80km/h. One also finds a family water attraction called Yogi Bear and Bubu and a new show, The Music of Bugs Bunny, based around the glamour of Hollywood in a performance reminiscent of the great Broadway musicals. We return to our hotel in the late evening followed by dinner (optional) and 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, known as the city of stones and the city of saints! The reason for this is that Avila boasts wonderful well preserved city walls that surround the city dating back from the 11th Century. Also, one of the greatest mystics of the Roman Catholic Church, St. Teresa of Jesus, lived in this city. We then continue our drive westwards towards Salamanca, which thanks to its historical heritage and charm can be considered one of the most beautiful Spanish cities. It is also here in Salamanca that the purest Spanish (or “Castellano”) is spoken. Explore the heart of this lovely university city of golden stone, narrow streets, splendid buildings and rich facades. The life and soul of Salamanca is undoubtedly Plaza Mayor, where all the city’s main streets converge on the square. After enough free time we shall return to the hotel in the late afternoon followed by dinner (extra) and overnight. 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, a vast rectangular edifice, 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). It has a magnificent library with rare volumes and manuscripts including the diary of St. Theresa. 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, a former residence of King Alfonso X and King Henry IV. See the Roman Aqueduct, view the turreted Alcazar perched high on a cliff and walk to the picturesque Plaza Mayor, with its pleasant cafes set against the backdrop of ancient arcaded houses and one of the loveliest Gothic cathedrals in Spain. We return to our hotel in the late afternoon in time for dinner (optional). Afterwards you may wish to enjoy a relaxing walk in the centre of the city

Visiting: Toledo, Segovia, El Escorial Monastery, Avila, Salamanca, Burgos, Madrid & Warner Bros Theme Park

Price Per Person: Triple Twin Single Per child sharing With 2 paying adults

Normal €599 €639 €819

Special* €499 €539 €719

€469

€399

Supplement for Group 2 - €70 per adult & €50 per Child Half Board Suppl. for 7 Evening Meals - €84 Insurance: €22 - Adults / €11 - Child * Special Price Is Only Valid When the Half Board & the Excursions Are Taken Price Includes •Flights Malta/Madrid/Malta on Ryanair (with 20kgs luggage allowance) •7 Nights Accommodation at the 3-star Hotel Principe Pio in Madrid (or similar) •All Rooms with Private Facilities, TV, A/C & tel •Daily Breakfast •Transfers Airport/Hotel/Airport •Airport Taxes, Fuel Surcharge & Service Surcharge •Tour Leader Optional Excursions -

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Afternoon Madrid Day Burgos Day Avila & Salamanca Transfers Parque Warner Madrid Day Toledo Day Segovia & El Escorial Monastary

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€95

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.

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Price From Tuesday - Meet the tour leader at 6.45pm at Malta International Airport for flight check-in on AirMalta flight departing at 8.50pm. 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 Mar- one 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.

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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. 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

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19 - 26 July 9 - 16 August 16 - 23 August 23 - 30 August 30 August - 6 September

Visiting : Barcelona, Montserrat, Port Aventura, Tordera Market, Tossa De Mar, Barcelona Fountains, Girona, Lloret De Mar

Price Per Person:

Normal Special*

Twin Sharing Triple Sharing Single 1st child U12 sharing with 2 adults 2nd chiild U12 sharing with 2 adults Half Board Supplement

€499 €449 €569

€399 €349 €469

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€199 €49

*Special price is only applicable if all excursions and HB are taken Supplement for Group 1,2 & 3 - €80 per adult Supplement for Group 4 - €60 per adult Price Includes •Return 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 and air-conditioning. •Airport transfers •Airport taxes, fuel surcharge and service fee. •Experienced tour leader

Optional Excursions Barcelona Port Aventura Theme Park (including entr.) Montserrat & Barcelona Fountains Costa Brava/Tossa del Mare N/T La Siesta Night Tour H/D Tordera Market Girona

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€31 €21 €39 €18 €18

€17 €9 €20 €10 €10

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

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Group 1 - 13 - 20 July Group 2 - 24 - 31 August

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Visiting: Prague, Cesky Krumlov, Kutna Hora, Karlovy Vary, Dresden & Liberec Price Per Person:

Wednesday: Meet the tour leader at 4.45 p.m. at Malta International Airport to check-in for our direct Air Malta flight to Prague, departing at 6.40 p.m. After arrival in Prague at 9.20 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: After breakfast, you may join the tour leader for an optional full 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: Today we offer you an optional day tour to visit the UNESCO listed town of Cesky Krumlov. We shall pass through the charming South Bohemian countryside before we arrive at Cesky Krumlov, nestling in a broad loop of the Vltava River, and guarded over by the huge Renaissance style castle is considered to be Bohemia’s most beautiful town. The castle (entrance fee extra) is sited in a superb position overlooking the river and the old town. We shall visit the superbly preserved Old Town, which in 1992 was given the status of an UNESCO World Heritage Site. We later return to our hotel in Prague and in the evening we suggest you go and see the Musical Dancing Fountains (fee extra) at the Prague Exhibition Grounds. Saturday: We suggest you join our optional day tour visiting the central Bohemian town of Kutna Hora. After breakfast we shall drive towards the medieval city that was once the financial heart and soul of Bohemia, also becoming the seat of Wenceslas royal mint and the royal residence. The town’s most impressive monument is the magnificent St. Barbara’s Cathedral, enriched with beautiful paintings. Also of interest are the Hradek (or Little Castle), originally part of the town’s fortifications, and the Italian court, the former royal mint, called so as it took its name from the Italian craftsman brought in to begin stamping silver coins in 1300. 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. After we return to our hotel in Prague, you may join the tour leader for a visit to the Old Town Square, which has been Prague’s principal public square since the 10th century. Return back to Prague early evening.

soon after the accidental discovery of thermal springs by his hunting entourage. The spa facilities enjoyed the favor of many aristocratic houses and rich burghers as early as the 16th century. 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 Prague. For those who wish can join the tour leader later to a Beer Garden. Monday: Today, after an early breakfast, we offer you an optional tour to Dresden, in Germany. Located about 125 miles south of Berlin, Dresden offers attractions in great variety. 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. Magnificent promenades on the bank of the Elbe, interesting museums and institutions, industrial monuments, charming details — Dresden has a lot for you to discover. All entrances are at an extra charge. Evening return back to Prague. Tuesday: Our last optional day excursion will take us to Liberec which is in Northern Bohemia. It is the largest city of the Liberec Region and is located close to the borders of Germany and Poland. Liberec was once home to a thriving textile industry and was nicknamed the “Manchester of Bohemia”. On this excursion we will be able to see the town hall in the city centre with the beautiful town hall square facing it. 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 our hotel in 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. Return back to the hotel late at night.

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Supplement for Group 1 (13-20 July) €100 per adult & €70 per child * The Special rates are only applicable should all excursions be taken Insurance: Adults €22 / Child €11 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 Optional Excursions -

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Prague Cesky Krumlov Kutna Hora Karlovy Vary Dresden Liberec

Total for all Excursions

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Wednesday: Breakfast and room check out. The rest of day is left free for some last minute shopping or alternatively you may wish to enjoy further personal sightseeing of this beautiful city. In the late afternoon we shall be picked up from the hotel and transferred to Prague International airport for our Airmalta flight to Malta which is estimated to depart at 10.10 p.m. and landing in Malta at 00.40 a.m. (early morning on Thursday) with happy memories of Czech Republic and East Germany.

Sunday: Our day optional excursion takes us to the town of Karlovy Vary (known as Karlsbad in German). This town is located in West Bohemia and we shall drive through picturesque countryside before arriving in the world famous spa-town. The city was founded in the 14th century by Charles IV. According to a legend, the Emperor had the city built

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Price From Romania offers a rich tapestry of vacation experiences and tourist attractions unique in CentralEastern Europe: medieval towns in Transylvania, the world-famous 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 Depart Malta International Airport At 9.40Pm. 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. Adults: €35 – Children €25 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) 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. Adults: €70 – Children €50 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.

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Adults: €80 – Children €55 Monday: Snagov - Mogisoaia 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. Adults: €65 – Children €50 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. Adults: €35 – Children €25 Wednesday: Day At Leisure Breakfast at hotel. The entire day is at leisure for personal sightseeing or shopping. This evening we invite you to a complementary hotel dinner. Thursday: Bucharest - Malta After breakfast rest of the day is free. At 8.00Pm transfer to Otopeni Airport for your flight back to Malta leaving at 10.30Pm. Your estimated time of arrival in Malta is around 11.40Pm (local time)

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1: 23 – 30 June 2: 30 June – 07 July 3: 07 -14 July 4: 14 -21 July 5: 21 -28 July 6: 28 July – 04 August 7: 04 – 11 August 8: 11 – 18 August 9: 18 – 25 August 10: 25 August – 01 September 11: 1 – 8 September 12: 8 – 15 September

Visiting – Bucharest, Sinaia, Peles Castle, Rasnov, Brasov, Bran Castle, Snagov & Mogisoaia. Price Per Person: Twin Sharing Triple Sharing Single Children 2-11 sharing with 2 adults

Normal €590 €560 €790

Special* €520 €490 €699

€385

€335

*Special price applies if all excursions are taken. Optional Insurance Adults @ €24 Children @ €13

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. •All taxes

18 - 26 July

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€999

in triple

The Green Atlantic Isle Monday, 18 July – Join our tour leader at the Malta Intl. Airport at 5.15 a.m. and check-in our Airmalta flight to London Heathrow which departs at 7.15 a.m. After arrival (at 9.45 a.m.) and some time in transfer, we depart on our onward British Midland flight at 5.30 p.m. Arrival in Dublin should be at 6.50 p.m. Our visit to the beautiful scenic ‘Emerald Isle,’ with its landscapes, misty mountains, lovely lakes and friendly people begins as we drive to County Meath, a short distance from Dublin airport. Meath is Ireland’s Heritage Capital and was once the territory of the High Kings of Ireland. Arrive in our hotel,(Marriott Ashbourne or similar), room allocations and some time at leisure. Dinner (optional) and overnight in Ashbourne, Meath. Tuesday, 19 July – After breakfast and room check-out, 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, located on the east side of the River Shannon, in what was then the Kingdom of Meath, but as it occupied such a central location, it 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. The site includes the ruins of a Cathedral, 3 churches, 2 round towers and high crosses. We shall arrive in Galway in the late afternoon. View Eyre Square, which was dedicated to the late President John F. Kennedy and walk along 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, Galway’s most important monument, 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 hotel (oranmore lodge Hotel or similar). Dinner (suppl.) and overnight in Galway. Wednesday, 20 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. 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, Tralee is the vibrant centre of County Kerry at Ireland’s scenic south west coast. The climate of Kerry is very mild all year round thanks to the gulfstream (a warm ocean current flowing nearby), makes Tralee and its spectacular environment a favourite spot with visitors. It is a good starting point for touring the famous “Ring of Kerry”. Check-in our hotel (Abbeygate Hotel or similar), for dinner (suppl.). Overnight in Tralee.

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Thursday, 21 July – Today’s excursion is to the scenic highlight of the Ring of Kerry. See unspoilt landscapes, and spectacular mountains; enjoy magical seascapes, 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 or similar), in time for dinner (suppl). Friday, 22 July – After breakfast and departure from our hotel, we 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 or similar). 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. Saturday, 23 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). Sunday, 24 July – 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 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.

Visiting: Meath, Clonmacnoise, Galway, Tralee, Ring of Kerry, Blarney, Waterford, Dublin, Wiklow, Avoca, Glendalough & Malahide Price Per Person: Triple Twin Single Room Half Board (7 dinners)

Normal €1099 €1119 €1359 €126

Special* €999 €1019 €1259 €126

* The Special rates are only applicable when all excursions are taken Group Travel Insurance €22 per adult /€11 per child Price Includes •Return flights to Dublin on Air Malta/British Midland via London •Airport transfers •8 nights accommodation in 3 star hotels •Rooms with private facilities, Telephone & TV. •Daily Full Irish Breakfast •Coach excursion tour - Dublin/Meath/Galway/ Tralee/Kerry/Cork/Blarney/Waterford/Dublin with visits as per above detailed itinerary •Tour Leader

Optional Excursions -

Adults

Children

Dublin Highlights Wiklow Mountains Valley and lakes

€30

€15

€40

€20

Riverdance Musical Show Morning tour to Malahide

€55 €22

€55 €10

Merry Ploughman Irish Show (incl. dinner) €58

€58

Total Cost for all excursions €205

€158

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. Monday, 25 July – 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. Tuesday, 26 July – After breakfast and room check-out, we shall be transferred to Dublin airport in time for our return flights BD124 & KM103, departing Dublin at 2.30 p.m., and transiting in London Heathrow airport for the Air Malta flight with arrival in Malta at 00.45 a.m. (early morning on 27 July).

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15 - 24 August

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Monday, 15 August: Meet the tour leader at 5.15 a.m. at Malta International Airport and checkin for our Air Malta flight departing to London Heathrow at 7.15 a.m. Our arrival in Heathrow should be at 9.45 a.m. and we shall transit for our BMI flight BD58 to Edinburgh departing at 3.15 p.m. After landing in Scotland at 4.35 p.m. we then proceed to our hotel which is located in Glasgow followed by assignment of rooms and dinner (optional). You may later wish to join the tour leader on a short familiarisation walk around the area of our hotel. Tuesday, 16 August: Today we shall enjoy our continental breakfast followed by 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 Loch in the UK. The Loch is 24 miles long and five miles wide and at its deepest point is some 600 feet deep. One finds approximately 38 islands on this famous Loch, which is flanked by rugged mountains in the north and woodlands to the south. The area is renowned for its beauty and tranquillity and offers picture postcard views around every corner. 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 whiskey or other souvenirs. After we return to our hotel for dinner (optional), the rest of the evening is free for leisure. You may wish to walk to the main square in central Glasgow, and weather permitting, enjoy a drink in one of the outdoor cafes. Wednesday, 17 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 City Chambers, Pollok House, the Cathedral, Provan’s Lordship and the Tenement House. After some free time for shopping in the city centre of Glasgow where one finds many shops and department stores we return to our hotel for an early dinner (optional). We then meet up for the Edinburgh Tattoo, the highlight of our trip. This spectacular show is a fabulous mix of music, dance and display from all over the world, set against the stunning backdrop of Edinburgh Castle (guaranteed tickets). A Dutch Mounted Bicycle Band is amongst one of the best of those who will gather for Scotland’s sensational Edinburgh Tattoo, held since 1950. Along with performers from the South Africa and the Massed Pipes & Drums Band, there will also be performers from South America, the Middle East, the Tattoo’s Highland Dance Troupe and the haunting lament of the Lone Piper. The rampart, light effects, together with the excitement and applause

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of 9000 spectators makes this a memorable event never to be forgotten. Return to Glasgow in the late evening. Thursday, 18 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. The impressive silhouette of the famous castle dominates the city. Our city tour includes the fascinating Royal Mile, the bustling street that is the heart of Edinburgh’s mediaeval old town, the Palace of Holyrood House and St. Giles Cathedral with its decorated spire. Some free time for shopping on Princess Street is given before we return to our hotel. After dinner (optional), the rest of the evening is left free for leisure. Friday, 19 August: Today, after our breakfast 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. The Old blacksmith’s shop, built around 1712, and Gretna Hall Blacksmiths Shop became, in popular folklore at least, the focal point for the marriage trade. Today, Gretna Green remains one of the most popular wedding venues in the world, and thousands of couples still come from all over the world to be married ‘over the anvil’ at Gretna Green. We continue heading south arriving in Windermere, where (weather permitting) you may enjoy a cruise on the lake (cruise-extra). Lake Windermere is the largest natural lake in England, at over 16kms long and surrounded by foothills of the Lake District. On the boat-ride you may admire some of the 14 islets dotted across the water, including the famous Belle Isle. Some free time is given in the village of Windermere before we proceed to Mold in North Wales. We shall check-in at the Beaufort Park Hotel which is the ideal base to explore all that North Wales has to offer. After dinner (extra) you may wish to go for a stroll and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere. Saturday, 20 August: After our English 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 Bets-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 scenery.

Visiting: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Gretna Green, Loch Lomond, Loch Katrine, The Edinburgh Miltary Tattoo, Lake Windermere, Snowdonia, Llandudno, Stratford, Warwick Castle, Blackpool, Brighton & London Price Per Person: Triple Twin Single Child (Sharing)

Normal €899 €939 €1239 €799

Special* €799 €839 €1139 €699

Half Board Suppl in Scotland & Wales (7 dinners) - €98 Insurance: Adults €22 / Child €11 * Special rates are only applicable if all Excursions and Half Board supplement be taken Price Includes •Flights Malta/London/Edinburgh & London/Malta •4 Nights Accommodation at the Premier Inn in Glasgow/Scotland on Bed & Breakfast Basis •3 Nights Accommodation at the Beaufort Park Hotel, Mold/North Wales On Bed & Breakfast Basis •2 Nights Accommodation on Bed & Breakfast Basis at the Hotel Kingsway Hall (4-Star) In London/England •Excursion to Lake Windermere •Excursion to Gretna Green •Excursion to Stratford •All Airport Taxes, Fuel Surcharge & Service Charge •Tour Leader

Optional Excursions Glasgow Evening Tattoo (Incl. Entr. Ticket) Scottish Highlands Edinburgh Wales Blackpool Brighton

Adults

Children

€25

€12

€53 €36 €34 €34 €28 €15

€40 €18 €17 €17 €14 €7

€225

€125

Total cost of all Excursions

The impressive landscapes of the Snowdonia National Park are some of the most breathtaking in Great Britain. In the afternoon we proceed to the walled town of Conwy with its castle, enjoying spectacular views of both the estuary and the mountains. We 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, and stands on a peninsula jutting out into the Irish Sea, between the twin headlands of the Great Orme and Little Orme. Join the tour leader for a walk to Trinity Square to see some of the country houses and gardens and carry on to the amusement arcade and pier. We return to Mold in the early evening in time for dinner (optional). Sunday, 21 August: After breakfast we offer you an exciting day excursion visiting the fun city of Blackpool, Britain’s undisputed capital of entertainment. The biggest and most popular seaside resort in Europe, Blackpool offers just about everything a holidaymaker can wish for. There is so much to see and do, including the Tower and the Golden Mile. Start with the Pleasure Beach, the single biggest tourist attraction in Britain with six and a half million visitors a year. Try the fabulous Sandcastle and the Big Wheel. Go on to the Sea Life Centre, Louis Tussaud’s, the three piers and still so much more. We shall return to our hotel in the early evening, in time for dinner (optional) followed by overnight. Monday, 22 August: After our breakfast we depart from Mold and drive through the Welsh/English countryside before arriving in Stratford (the hometown of Shakespeare) and Warwick Castle. 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. We then proceed to Warwick Castle (entr. fee extra) which is one of the largest and best preserved fortifications, dating back to the year AD914. We will explore the spooky dungeons, climb Guy’s Tower, and visit the State apartments, the Armoury and the Old Masters Art Collection. 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 we suggest you visit central London (public transport – extra), including Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square and China Town whilst enjoying the nightlife London has to offer. Tuesday, 23 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. Wednesday, 24 August: After breakfast and room check-out join our optional half day 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. We shall stop to see the Royal Pavilion, which is a former Royal palace built as the home for the Prince Regent during the early 1800s and is notable for its Indian architecture and Oriental interior design. From there we proceed to the seafront and enjoy a walk along the broad promenade before getting to the Brighton Pier (formerly known as Palace Pier), an ideal place for fun and refreshment. 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 KM103, which departs at 8.30 p.m. arriving in Malta at 00.45 a.m.

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17 – 30 August

Price Per Person:

Price From 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 Elegant TALLINN. This is a remarkable itinerary organised by 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 TALLINN Also included in tour price are * FLAAMbanen Panoramic Train Roundtrip. * Sognafjord Cruise. * FJAERLAND Glacier Museum. Wednesday 17Aug: MALTA– DENMARK - COPENHAGEN Group meets tour leader at Malta International Airport early 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 Best Western Richmond Hotel while your tour leader allocates your room. Your first Scandinavian dinner is included at a restaurant close to your hotel. Later, 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. Night at the hotel. Thursday 18 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 city tour with outside visits including H.C. Andersen statue. We stop you at Langeline-sight 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 FRE-

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DENSBORG 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 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 a stage-show , live music and dance Friday 19 Aug: NORWAY Drive over HARDANGER FJORD - STALHEIM 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 Englishspeaking 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 via the Town of VOSS brings you finally up to the panoramic views of the NAROY GORGE ending to-day’s spectacular journey at the Stalheim Hotel. Up 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. Peaceful atmosphere is guaranteed in STALHEIM – an elegant haven perched upon a cliff 550 meters high overlooking waterfalls and the valley below. Saturday 20 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 a 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 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 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 Romanesque Church and other places of touristic interest. Return to Stalheim for your included dinner and restful night at this relaxing retreat.

Twin Sharing

€2298

Single

€2793

Children 2-11 Years Sharing With 2 Adults

€1900

Travel Insurance

€27.50 €13.75

Adult Child

Price Includes •Lufthansa flights via Frankfurt: Malta/Copenhagen – Helsinki/Malta •All taxes and fuel surcharges •DFDS 1 night cruise from Copenhagen to Oslo •VIKING LINES 1 night cruise from Stockholm to Helsinki •Panoramic round trip journey by comfortable coach as per programme. •Knowledgeable English Speaking driver •English speaking local guide on: Copenhagen & North Zealand Tour •Bergen City Tour •Oslo City Tour •Stockholm City Tour •Helsinki City Tour •Turku Orientation Tour •Sognefjord Cruise •Flaam Banen Panoramic Train Trip •Entrance to Fjaerland Glacier Museum •Jostedalsbreen National Park & Glaciers •11 nights accommodation in 3 & 4 star hotel •Full Scandinavian buffet breakfast at all hotels and onboard cruise ships •Half board – All dinners including buffet dinner on board cruise ships •Experienced Tour leader Optional Excursions -

Adults

Full day guided tour to Tallinn by Silja Line Ferry

€55

Sunday 21 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 if you missed to capture on your camera any of the dramatic spots, print it while you descend over 860 metres 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 takes you to your pleasant Hotel in Stalheim in time for your included full buffet dinner and night stay. . Monday 22 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 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 take a short trip by boat to get closer to 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 Stalheim. Tuesday 23 Aug: AGERNES – 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 Scandic Asker Hotel. Time now for your included dinner at Café Christania situated within walking distance from our hotel. Night at the hotel in Oslo. Wednesday 24 Aug: OSLO Located at the head of the beautiful Oslo Fjord, surrouned 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’s still some more excellent buildings to show you, The Royal Palace, The National Parliament and the City Hall before your citytour 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 at Café Christania. Overnight in Oslo at Hotel Scandic Asker Thursday 25 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. Enjoy an included dinner at Stockholm’s tallest building (155 m) namely the Kaknastornet Restaurant before we settle at the Park Inn in Stockholm Hammarby Sjostad. Friday 26 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. 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. The tour ends around noon. The afternoon is free to roam around the charming pedestrian 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 after dinner, which we also included at the Minerva restaurant we take return to our hotel for our last night in Stockholm at the Park Inn. Saturday 27 Aug: STOCKHOLM Overnight CRUISE SWEDEN to FINLAND. Have your buffet breakfast at the hotel. This morning you have time to finish your shopping at the big department stores. If you wish to join your 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 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. Sunday 28 Aug: TURKU - HELSINKI Finish your full Scandinavian buffet breakfast on board as we shall 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 drive 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 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 included) on arrival. We meet the local guide to start the included 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 check-in 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 – while feeling at home within the Eurozone. Night in Helsinki. Monday 29 Aug: 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. 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 it’s 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 (Sokos Hotel). Tuesday 30 Aug: FINLAND - MALTA On your last day of this Grand TourCruise, expertly prepared for you with great care, we still have to give you, an early breakfast, a bus transfer to the airport and 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 leave Helsinki at 14.50 hrs.

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19 - 27 August Also Visiting: The Kremlin, Sergiev Possad, Hermitage Museum & Pushkin

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Moscow and St. Petersburg Friday, 19 August: Meet your Tour Leader at 8.45 p.m. at the Malta International airport and check-in for our AirMalta flight to Moscow which departs at 10.50 p.m. Saturday, 20 August: Arrival at 4.50 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. It has rapidly become a modern city, with varied shops, restaurants, and wide boulevards. 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 selling jewellery, books, prints, art reproductions etc. 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, 21 August: Breakfast in hotel followed by our Kremlin Territory tour. The meaning of the word ‘Kremlin’ is “fortress” and in fact the surrounding wall is 2235 m long, up to 18 m high and up to 6.5m thick. The Kremlin is the best museum and the official office of the government and the Russian President. 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 (optional) 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 (optional) on the Moscow River and end the day shopping in Manege Square, a recent construction with a huge underground shopping area. Following dinner in the hotel you may wish to enjoy the Evening Moscow Circus (extra). Overnight in hotel. Monday, 22 August: After breakfast we shall enjoy a full day excursion visiting Sergiev Possad formerly known as Zagorsk. Located 68 km from Moscow, 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

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is considered to be the ‘Vatican’ of the Russian Orthodox Church. In the afternoon we return to Moscow followed by dinner in local restaurant, before transferring to the railway station for the overnight first class sleeper train (twin bedded compartments) to St Petersburg. Tuesday, 23 August: Morning arrival in St. Petersburg, followed by breakfast in a local restaurant. 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). Later on we shall check-in our 4-star hotel and enjoy some time at leisure. You may then wish to join our Tour Leader and explore Nevsky Prospect - the main commercial centre of St. Petersburg lined with splendid mansions and public buildings the city’s main thorough-fare and which is considered to be one of the most beautiful streets in the world. You may wish to see 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. Wednesday, 24 August: After breakfast, 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. You may take the opportunity to 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, followed by dinner and overnight in hotel. Thursday, 25 August: Breakfast in hotel followed by our optional excursion visiting Pushkin including Catherine’s Palace. 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 city was beautiful then and remains beautiful today. The Catherine Palace is the centerpiece of the extensive park complex, surrounded by ponds; canals, follies and shaded paths. In 1708-1724 it was the residence of the wife of Peter the Great, the Empress Catherine I. From 1741 it became the residence of the Empress Elizabeth and during her reign the architect Rastrelli created a magnificent Imperial Palace, a brilliant masterpiece of Russian baroque. At the same time the Hermitage and Grotto Pavilions were built, regular Upper and Lower Gardens were laid out, and the Lower Garden was decorated with sculptures. Later the

Price Per Person: Triple Twin Single Child (sharing with 2 adults)

Normal €1329 €1359 €1559

Special* €1229 €1259 €1459

€1029

€ 949

Price Includes •Air Malta direct flights Malta/Moscow /Malta. •All transfers •Accommodation in 4 star hotels in Moscow (2+1 nights) – Korston Hotel (or similar) and St Petersburg (3 nights) – Pribaltiyskaya Park Inn Hotel (or similar in rooms) with private facilities, telephone, T.V. mini-bar & A/C •1 Night - First class sleeper train Moscow/ St Petersburg (in private compartments) •Afternoon train journey (seated, 2nd class) St. Petersburg/Moscow •Meal Plan: Half Board – 6 X Breakfast and 6 X dinner •Programme of sightseeing tours as specified •English Speaking professional local guide •Tour Leader •All airport taxes, fuel & service surcharge Optional Excursions Day Pushkin with Catherine’s Palace (including coach/guide /entrance fee)

Adults

Children

€38

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St. Petersburg Canal Cruise €24

€12

Folklore Show with Dinner

€30

€44

* The Special rates are only applicable when all 3 optionals are taken INSURANCE: €22 per adult & €11 per child Russia Entry Visa is required.

ensemble was supplemented by the Cold Bath-house, the Agate Pavilion, the Hanging Gardens with a sloping platform, and the Cameron Gallery. This estate later became known as “Sarskaia” and then “Tzarskoye Selo” or “Tsars Village”. 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 with rest of day free at leisure. Dinner in hotel and later on you may wish to enjoy an evening Concert or Ballet at the Marinsky Theatre (extra). Overnight in hotel.

Friday, 26 August: After breakfast, enjoy the rest of the morning at leisure. Late morning transfer to train station for early afternoon train (sitting compartment) back to Moscow. After our arrival in Moscow, transfer to our hotel. After some free time we shall then go to a restaurant for our farewell dinner with Folklore-show (optional). Afterwards we return to our hotel for some free time. Saturday, 27 August: Early morning transfer to airport and check-in for our Air Malta flight departing from Moscow at 5.45 a.m., arriving in Malta at 8 a.m.

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Experience a land of contrast: Ancient Culture and Modern progress. Saturday 3rd September / Malta – Dubai - Beijing Meet the tour leader at 1.45 pm at Malta International Airport for check-in on Emirates flight EK108 departing to Dubai at 3.45 pm. Upon arrival in Dubai at 00.40 am (local time) we stay in transit for our interconnecting flight EK306 departing to Beijing at 04.10 hrs. Sit back, relax and enjoy the flight. Meals and snack will be served on board Emirates flights before landing in Beijing. Sunday 4th September / Beijing (D) Arrive in Beijing at 3.10pm (local time). After customs and immigration formalities a private coach will be in attendance to transfer you to the Beijing Rainbow Hotel located very close to the world famous Tiananmen Square. After room check-in, rest of the afternoon is free to rest, unpack and adjust to the time difference. Dinner and overnight. Monday 5th September / Beijing ( B L D) After breakfast we invite you for a full day excursion to the Great Wall Badaling Section - the landmark of China. It is one of the best preserved and the most popular amongst all the sections. It is more than 1,000 meters (3281 ft) above sea level, and commands a strategic position for transportation and defense in ancient times. Badaling, literally meaning “reach eight directions”, got its name because the maze of its ridges stretches in all directions. It is easily accessible and has easy walking conditions. About 370 state leaders and VIPs have climbed Badaling and admired the magnificence and beauty of its scenery. After lunch, drive to the Ming Tombs along the Sacred Way with giant marble figures and animals guarding the tomb area for deceased emperors of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644AD). Tuesday 6th September/ Beijing (B L SD) Begin your day with a tour of Tian’anmen Square, the largest public square in the world, and the Palace Museum, known as the Forbidden City; the complex of imperial palaces are home to the emperors for over 500 years in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Some of the grand halls have been used as museums for fine collections of Chinese treasures. After lunch you will be driven to visit the Summer Palace, a former summer resort for the royal family, and take a boat ride on its Lake Kunming. This evening you will be treated to a delicious Beijing roasted duck dinner. Wednesday 7th September / Beijing - Xi’an (B L D) Your sightseeing this morning is the Temple of Heaven, where the Ming and Qing emperors prayed for good harvest. It is the largest temple complex remaining in China today. After lunch, take a two-hour flight to Xi’an, the great ancient capital and the eastern end of the Silk Road. A

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city tour of the ancient city wall-one of few wellpreserved ones in China. Check-in the Grand New World Hotel Xi’an Thursday 8th September / Xi’an ( B L SD) Today’s full day excursion will include the Terracotta Warriors and Horses at the Tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first Qin Emperor, and the Bronze Chariots. Without a doubt one of China’s most famous and popular tourist sites, the Terracotta Warriors rank among the world’s top archaeological finds. This incredible collection of well over 6,000 figures was accidentally unearthed by a group of peasants trying to dig a well in 1974. Instead of water, they found a 2,000-year-old statue of a warrior made to protect the tomb of the Emperor Qin Shi Huang, the founder of the Qin Dynasty and the first man to rule over a unified China. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda which was built in 652 AD. It contains a large volume of Buddhist scriptures which were obtained from India by the eminent monk Xuanzang. We will include a Tang Dynasty Show in the evening after the dumpling dinner. Friday 9th September / Xi’an - Shanghai ( B L ) This morning, visit the Shaanxi Provincial Museum where you will discover how Xi’an became the cradle of Chinese culture. After lunch at a local restaurant, you will be transferred to the airport for a two-hour flight to Shanghai, a cosmopolitan, bustling and heavily populated city in China. Check-in at the New Century Hotel Shanghai. Saturday 10th September / Shanghai ( B L D) Your sightseeing this morning features a tour of the Yuyuan Garden, the old area of the city, and a stroll along the lively waterfront, known as the “Bund”. Yuyuan Garden is believed to have been built in the Ming Dynasty, more than 400 years ago. The exquisite layout, beautiful scenery and the artistic style of the garden architecture have made the garden one of the highlights of Shanghai. After lunch, we will visit to the Jade Buddha Temple, considered as one of Shanghai’s rare Buddhist temples, which have diminished through the years. An acrobatic show is arranged for your evening entertainment after dinner. Sunday 11th September / Shanghai - Guilin ( B L ) This morning, visit Shanghai Museum, one of the largest in China, which houses a collection of 120,000 pieces of cultural relics. After lunch, you fly to Guilin, a city known for its beautiful landscape, the spectacular pointed mountains, the winding rivers and the limestone rock formation. You are at leisure for the rest of the day. Check-in at the Park Hotel Guilin.

Monday 12th September / Guilin ( B L D) A day to enjoy a downstream cruise on the Lijiang River and be exposed to the indescribable beauty and scenery surrounding it. Lunch is served on board. Disembark at Yangshuo, a small town with many stalls selling traditional Chinese arts and crafts. Visit local markets before returning by coach to Guilin. Tuesday 13th September / Guilin (B L D) A city tour this morning includes descending into the most extraordinary scenery underground in Reed Flute Cave, and climbing up the Fubo Hill for a panoramic view of the city. After lunch, transfer to the airport for the flight to Hong Kong. Transfer to the Harbour Plaza Metropolis for room checkin. Rest of the evening is at leisure. Wednesday 14th September / Hong Kong ( B L) After breakfast, start your day with a ride up Victoria Peak for panoramic views of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the surrounding islands. You’ll pass picturesque Repulse Bay on the way to your next destination, the famous fishing village of Aberdeen. Here you’ll see Hong Kong’s junkdwelling “floating community” still very much a part of Hong Kong life. You’ll have the opportunity to board a sampan, for a close-up view of waterborne life. Next you’ll visit the famous Stanley Market, where you can pick up bargains at just a fraction of the price in town. Followed by Chinese dim sum lunch (food only) at hotel nearby Chinese restaurant. Afternoon free. Thursday 15th September / Hong Kong (B) Free day for personal sightseeing or last minute shopping. Kowloon, (the area of our hotel) is quite the place for shoppers. There are numerous highend name brand stores around the Tsim Sha Tsui end of the Kowloon peninsular while busy and fascinating street markets feature at the Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok areas at the other end of Nathan Road. Kowloon’s numerous department stores and shopping centres vie with the factory outlets along Granville Road, which are a must for bargain shoppers. Friday 16th September / Hong Kong - (B) At 00.35 am flight EK381 departs from Hong Kong to Dubai. Our estimated time of arrival in Dubai is at 4.35am. Stay in transit for inter-connecting flight to Malta departing at 8.35am. We arrive in Malta at 2.10pm (local time)

03 Sep – 16 Sep

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€2839

Visiting: Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai, Guilin & Hong Kong

in twin/triple

Price Per Person: 03 Sep – 16 Sep 2011 Twin / Triple sharing €2839 Single room

€3250

Children 2-11 years sharing Visiting: Beijing, Xi’an, with 2 adults €1770 Shanghai, Guilin & Hong Kong Insurance: Adults €52.80 / Child €26.40 Price Includes •Emirates flights Malta/Beijing – Hong Kong/Malta •All domestic (internal) flights Price Per Person: •Airport transfers •Accommodation in superior hotels •3 nights at the Beijing Rainbow hotel or similar •2 nights at the Grand New World Twin / Triple sharing €2839Hotel in Xi’an or similar Single room €3250 •2 nights2-11 at the New Century Hotel Shanghai Children years or similar sharing with 2 adults €1770 •2 nights at the Park Hotel Guilin or similar •3 nights at the Harbour Plaza Metropolis or similar •All sightseeing, excursions and meals as specified in itinerary. Price Includes •Air conditioned coach throughout •Excellent English speaking guide Emirates flights Malta/Beijing – Hong Kong/Malta •One bottle (internal) of water per person per day All domestic flights •All taxes and service fees Airport transfers •Experienced Tour leader hotels Accommodation in superior 3 nights at the Beijing Rainbow hotel or similar INCLUDED 2NOT nights at the Grand New World Hotel in Xi’an or Gratuities for guides and drivers. similar 2 nights at the New Century Hotel Shanghai or similar 2 nights at the Park Hotel Guilin or similar REQUIRED TO JOINPlaza THISMetropolis TOUR 3VISA nights at the Harbour or similar All sightseeing, excursions and meals as specified in itinerary. Air conditioned coach throughout Excellent English speaking guide One bottle of water per person per day All taxes and service fees Experienced Tour leader NOT INCLUDED Gratuities for guides and drivers.

VISA REQUIRED TO JOIN THIS TOUR

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Thurday, 01 September: Meet the tour leader at 1.30 p.m. at the Malta International Airport and check-in for the Emirates flight EK108 departing at 3.40 p.m. Friday, 02 September: After our arrival in Dubai at 00.40 a.m. we transit for our connecting flight EK 772. Our arrival in Cape Town is scheduled for 11.40 a.m. followed by coach transfer to our hotel (Inn on the Square or similar), conveniently located on the historic Greenmarket Square in Cape Town and assignment of rooms. Kaapstad (Cape Town) is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world and once you visit this city, the image of the mountains and the sea will be seared into your mind. After some free time to settle down and unwind, you may join the tour leader for a familiarization walk through the area near our hotel. There are restaurants, cafes, bars, parks and gardens, markets and shops besides a few other jewels that many other cities don’t have: mountains, magnificent surf beaches and outstanding vineyards. Saturday, 03 September: After breakfast we offer you an optional full day Peninsula Tour which offers some of the most spectacular coastal scenery in the world. The combination of mountains and beaches is irresistible. We shall first travel the breathtaking scenic route via Lion’s Neck to Camps Bay. Then drive along the Twelve Apostles and Llandudno to Hout Bay. Embark on a boat trip (incl.) to Duiker Island. This island is renowned for its marine wildlife such as birds and seal colony (weather permitting; alternatively we would visit World of Birds, one of the world’s largest bird sanctuaries). Our tour then continues to Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. We then drive on to Boulders Beach, which is a sheltered beach made up of inlets between granite boulders, from which the name originated. It is a popular stop because of a colony of African Penguins which settled there in 1982. After enough free time we then drive on to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, the famous garden nestled at the foot of Table Mountain (entr. incl.) – the setting is quite breathtaking! Free time is given before we return to our hotel followed by overnight. Sunday, 04 September: After breakfast join us on an optional excursion, this time visiting the winelands with historical Franschhoek, Paarl and Stellenbosch, known as the Boland. These are the most important and most beautiful wine-growing

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regions in South Africa. We shall start with a brief visit to the Afrikaans Language Monument, the only monument dedicated to a language located in the Paarl Rock Nature Reserve. To get an insight into the area’s wines we shall enjoy a cellar tour and wine-tasting (incl.). We then travel to Franschhoek, a village with real French charm, originated in 1688 with rustic architecture and terrific setting draws its inspiration from the Provence region. Spend some time browsing through the many art, craft and antique stores. We then travel to Stellenbosch, the second oldest town in South Africa in the heart of the winelands. Drive through the university and historic sections of town. Stroll down Dorp Street, which boasts the longest row of restored historic buildings in South Africa. We return to our hotel and in the evening we suggest a visit to V & A Waterfront, the city’s most popular shopping venue. Monday, 05 September: After breakfast we can offer you another day optional excursion as we enjoy a Township Tour including a visit to Robben Island (entr incl.). Today excursion offers you an insight and interaction with cultures, communities and individuals living in our colourful society.The day starts with a drive through District Six, which was named the Sixth Municipal District of Cape Town in 1867. Originally established as a mixed community of freed slaves, merchants, artisans, labourers and immigrants and was a vibrant centre with close links to the city and the port. The tour continues to the townships of Langa, Cross Roads, Nyanga and Khayelitsha. This is the real Africa! You will also have a chance to buy arts and crafts of the local people and take back a souvenir of this amazing African experience. We shall then transfer to the V&A Waterfront to board a ferry to Robben Island. The ferry departs from the Nelson Mandela Gateway, situated in the Clock Tower Precinct at the V&A Waterfront. This once was the notorious high-security prison where former President Mandela was incarcerated for 27 years. For nearly 400 years, Robben Island was a place of banishment, exile, isolation and imprisonment. It was here that rulers sent those they regarded as political troublemakers, social outcasts and the unwanted of society.

During the apartheid years, Robben Island became internationally known for its institutional brutality. This historic landmark was recently established as a museum. Experience the conditions of incarceration - step inside Nelson Mandela’s maximumsecurity prison cell, and see the lime quarries dug by inmates. This well-preserved landmark is a monument to the triumph of freedom, dignity and determination over humiliation and oppression. Overnight at our hotel in Cape Town. Tuesday, 06 September: Today after breakfast you may wish to join our optional morning city tour of Cape Town. We shall pass by the Houses of Parliament, the Castle of Good Hope. We then shall visit the Table Mountain & cable-car (weather permitting). The coach will take us to the lower cableway station from where we take the cable-car (extra) to the top of the Table Mountain. The views from the table mountain are phenomenal, and there are some excellent walks on the summit. It is also home to rock dassies (hyraxes), those curious rodent-like creatures whose closest living relative is the elephant! We shall then depart from Cape Town and head towards Oudtshoorn on the “Route 62”, one of the most beautiful travel routes in South Africa. The country road meanders through the fertile valleys of the Klein Karoo, past rugged rock formations. Time and again the road leads over steep passes, which open up to spectacular views of wide land. Known as the ‘feather capital’ of the world, Oudtshoorn is located on the broad, dry plains of the Little Karoo between the Swartberg range to the north and the coastal mountain rampart in the south. After our arrival, we shall check in our hotel (De Opstal Country Lodge or similar) for overnight. Wednesday, 07 September: After breakfast and room check out we shall visit the Cango Caves, one of South Africa’s greatest natural attractions (entr. incl.). Cango’s exquisite tour of dripstone, curtainlike formations hanging from cavern roofs, calcite flowers, stalactites and stalagmites takes visitors 800 meters into the mountainside.

01 – 13 September

Price From

€2299

in triple

Visiting: Cape Town, Peninsula Tour, Robben Island, Wineland Country, Boulders Beach, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Township Tour, Table Mountain, Cango Caves & Ostrich Farm, Knysna & Port Elizabeth Price Per Person:

We shall then visit the Cango Ostrich Farm in the afternoon for a complete and comprehensive guided tour and become familiar with ostrich farming and the life cycle of the ostrich (incl entr.). Visitors are introduced to the Ostrich industry - from eggs, the chicks to the mature birds and allow visitors to sit on and ride the Ostriches. Those who are not so daring can hug and feed the birds. We then continue our drive through the beautiful Lake District to the heart of the Garden Route, Knysna. Nestling on the banks of a shimmering lagoon Knysna is a natural paradise of lush indigenous forests, tranquil lakes and golden beaches. It is synonymous with fine indigenous timbers, and famed for the craftsmanship of its furniture and timber products. The area is a veritable Garden of Eden: home to the only forest elephant in South Africa, the unique Knysna seahorse and the Pansy shell, the brilliantly coloured Knysna Loerie, a plethora of waterfowl and forest birds, dolphins and visiting whales. We shall check in the Knysna Log Inn (or similar) and we suggest you spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure browsing around Knysna Waterfront followed by overnight. Thursday, 08 September: Enjoy breakfast before we suggest you join our optional excursion as we visit Knysna and the Featherbed Nature Reserve. We depart by boat (incl.) to the Featherbed Nature Reserve (weather permitting), a private sanctuary set atop the western Head. Taken up the mountain on a tractor, you will have the opportunity to walk along a scenically charming route, shaded for much of its course by Milkwood trees, and offering magnificent views over the lagoon. After a sumptuous seafood lunch under the trees (included), you are ferried back to shore. Spend the rest of the day browsing through the many art and craft shops lining the streets of Knysna. Watch the artists at work creating masterpiece furniture and decorative pieces out of the hardwoods found in this area. Return to our hotel in Knysna followed by overnight. Friday, 09 September: Today, after breakfast and room check out we shall travel along the breathtakingly beautiful Garden Route towards Port Elizabeth. We shall visit the Tsitsikamma National Park (entr incl.), one of the country’s longest, narrowest and loveliest parks, and encompasses nearly 80 km of the Cape’s coastal strip. Much of the fascination of this park lies in its wealth of both terrestrial and aquatic animals and plants, and their interaction. A number of rivers and streams cut through deep ravines before discharging into the Indian Ocean. The valleys and mountain slopes are clothed in a rich variety of forest trees and shrubs, and on the narrow coastal plains the evergreen forests give way to fields of fynbos. Roughly in the middle of the park is the mouth of the Storm’s River. Enjoy lunch at the restaurant in the reserve (extra). Continue to The Big Tree, a 36m Outeniqua yellowwood, in an indigenous forest, with trees of nearly 1000 years old still reaching into the sky. An interpretative trail to the Big Tree describes the trees (entr. incl.) Continue to Port Elizabeth, where the British Settlers were first introduced to their new land in 1820. It is a vibrant easy-going metropolis, known to locals as “The Friendly City” – a reference to its pledge to “put people first”. We shall then check in our hotel (Chapman Hotel or similar) followed by check in. This evening enjoy a relaxing walk along the beautiful beach before overnight.

Saturday, 10 September: Enjoy a healthy breakfast before departing from Port Elizabeth and travelling to Kariega Game Reserve, situated 80 minutes drive from Port Elizabeth. Set high above the spectacular Kariega River Valley, you cannot get closer to nature than in this wondrous African wilderness, in the heart of the 1820 Settler Country, with its rich historical heritage. Sanctuary to abundant game and wildlife such as lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, rhino, hippo, hyena, giraffe, zebra, eland, wildebeest, waterbuck and a variety of antelope, as well as a myriad of bird species, including nesting Martial, Crowned and Fish Eagles, this 6000 hectare private game reserve is a must, for those seeking the retreat and the thrill of the great outdoors and an African Safari vacation of a lifetime. Check in (Main Lodge, Kariage Private Game Reserve) and afterwards you can relax and take in the magnificent views. Later in the afternoon you shall be collected by an experienced Ranger in an open vehicle and you set out into the reserve for an evening safari. Kariega is home to abundant birdlife and game and you might spot Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, Hippo, Hyena, Giraffe, Zebra and numerous antelope species. Sundowners are served in the tranquil surroundings of the African bushveld. Return to the lodge and freshen up before meeting in the pub for pre-dinner drinks (extra). Afterwards sample the speciality, the venison of the beautifully situated restaurant in Kariega Game Reserve (dinner included). Sunday, 11 September: Awaken to the beauty of Africa and today we suggest an early combined game drive and river cruise meandering down the Kariega River on the “Kariega Queen”. The cruise meandering along the thickly forested river bank will provide a perfect opportunity to view a wide range of kingfishers and other bird life or listen for the cry of the Fish Eagles that nest along the river. Enjoy a late breakfast upon your return to the Lodge. Between breakfast and lunch (incl.) you can simply relax or choose between a host of additional activities, such as numerous Hiking Trails (guided or unguided), Game viewing on Mountain Bikes or Canoeing Safari on the Kariega River! After lunch (included) and siesta time you can join a game drive to search for the more elusive members of the “Big Five”. The term Big Five was granted by big game hunters to the five most dangerous and difficult animals to hunt. The collection consists of the lion, the African elephant, the African Buffalo, the Leopard and the Black Rhinoceros. Enjoy your dinner (incl.) around the campfire under the stars of African night skies. Lit by lanterns, the Boma makes for an unforgettable culinary experience.

Normal Special* Triple €2459 €2299 Twin €2519 €2359 Single €2929 €2769 Child (Sharing) €2119 €1999 Insurance: Adults €52.80 / Child €26.40 * The Special rates are only applicable should all excursions be taken Price Includes •Flights Malta/Dubai/Cape Town /Dubai/Malta on Emirates Airlines •Port Elizabeth / Cape Town on South African Airlines. •Transfers as indicated in programme •10 Nights Accommodation in quality 3 & 4 Star hotels as per programme •All Rooms with Private Shower/WC •Daily Breakfast in Cape Town, Oudtshoorn, Knysna & Port Elizabeth •Full Board in Kariega Private Game Reserve •Tour Leader & Local Guide •Taxes, Fuel Surcharge & Service Charge

Optional Excursions City Tour Cape Town & Table Mountain (Cable Car Not Inc.) Peninsula Tour (incl boat & entrances) Robben Island (incl entr fee) & Township

Adults

Children

€28

€14

€42

€24

€38

€20

Cango Caves & Ostrich Farm (entr fees incl) €36 Wineland Tour (incl. entr. fee on cellar tour) €38

€19 €20

Knysna & Featherbed Experience (incl boat & lunch)€42

€24

Tsitsikama National Park & Big Tree (Incl. entr.)

€36

€19

Package Price for All 7 Optionals

€260

€140

Monday, 12 September: Enjoy an early breakfast followed by room check out and transfer to Port Elizabeth Airport for your connecting flight to Cape Town on SA1814 departing at 11.35 a.m. Transit in Cape Town International Airport and check-in for our Emirates flight EK771 departing at 6.10 p.m. Tuesday, 13 September: We shall arrive in Dubai at 5.25 a.m. and transit for our final flight EK107 departing Dubai at 8.35 a.m. and shall land in Malta at 2.10 p.m. with happy memories of South Africa.

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Price per person in Euro Period

Above prices include: •Air Malta flights Malta/Catania/Malta •Accommodation on half board basis •Wine & water included during meals •Airport taxes (approx €34)

Twin

Triple

Supplements: Life Room: €18 per person per day All inclusive €17 per person per day Full board: €10 per person per day

Arenella Resort 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. 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. Arenella Exclusive (LIFE FORMULA) Visitors requiring that extra luxury can book the Arenella Exclusive package. Special rooms with additional comforts such as LCD TV, mini-bar and coffee and tea making facilities are available, together with special dining arrangements and free entry to the new AWellness and AW Fitness Centres.

1 Child up to 11 years

travels and stays completely Free with 2 full paying adults

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Add on Transfers: which are booked through the resort’s contractor €39 per person each way (minimum 2 pax) – payable in Sicily

Resort Facilities 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 non-smoking, Air-conditioning. Activities Tennis Court, Sauna, Fitness Centre, Massage, Children’s Playground, Billiards, Table Tennis, Windsurfing, Jacuzzi, Canoeing, Turkish/Steam Bath, Diving, Hammam, Indoor Swimming Pool, Outdoor Swimming Pool. 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 €5 per hour. Wi-Fi is available in public areas and costs €10 per hour. Guest Parking Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed). Room information All rooms are elegantly furnished and fully equipped with modern amenities including individually controlled air conditioning. Restocking of the mini-bar is available on request. Food & beverage Delicious buffets are served in the open-air terrace at the Arenella Resort’s 2 central restaurants. Here you can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner, typical Mediterranean and regional dishes, a grill and an open-cooking area. The restaurant features large tables so you can dine in the company of other guests. Weather permitting; you can also savour your meals on the outdoor veranda, under the large sun umbrellas. A typical Sicilian dinner and a gala dinner are organised once a week.

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Villaggio Costa Degli Dei Price From

€489

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all inclusi

The ideal village for families located in one of the world’s best known stretches of coast best known for its crystal clear sea and its beautiful white beaches.

The Villaggio Costa Degli Dei sits on one of the most beautiful parts of the Tyrrhenian coast, facing the Aeolian Islands, close to the magnificent promontory of Capo Vaticano. A bright gravel and sandy beach is approximately 1.5 km and is well connected by a free regular shuttle service. The old town of Tropea with numerous entertainment venues such including shops bars and restaurants is 9km away. The guests are accommodated in 60 rooms located in an old and beautifully restored typical rural village style complex. All accommodations are decorated in typical Mediterranean style, with balcony, terrace or patio and are equipped with frigobar, TV, telephone, hairdryer and air conditioning. Wifi is available at an additional fee. The restaurant specializes in local rich culinary traditions.

Price includes; •Return flights Malta / Reggio / Malta •Airport taxes •7 nights accommodation on all inclusive basis* (Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Snacks, Dinner) *All inclusive - Unlimited Coffee, mineral water, wine, soft drinks, beers & local liquors during lunch & dinner Tessera Club (to be paid at the hotel) @ €40 per person Includes; Shuttle service to beach and Ricadi Train Station, Umbrella & Sun bed on the beach, day & night animation, Miniclub(4-12 years), pools, volleyball court, 5-a-side football pitch, bicycles , tennis court. Return transfers @ €65 per adult / €45.00 per child Activities; Daytime and evening entertainment provided by the Animation team, kids club (for children aged 4 to 12 years), playground, amphitheater, soccer, tennis, bowling, table tennis, beach volleyball, gym, solarium, two swimming pools, one with Jacuzzi, bicycles, private shuttle to the beach(15 minute intervals from 8.30 to 19.30), large private beach and facilities.

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Village **** Price From

€549

in triple

Full Board

Enjoy a complete holiday experience at Serenusa Village, set right on its own, private beach. You have a wide range of sports activities and entertainment, plus many facilities for families. This 4-star resort overlooks the sea in Licata, on the southern coast of Sicily. You have direct access to the sandy beach, complete with sun loungers and umbrellas. Entertainment and sports activities are fun for all the family. Children can enjoy themselves at the kids’ club and in the swimming pool. Choose from windsurfing, canoeing, tennis and football. Enjoy a delicious mix of Sicilian, Italian, and international cuisine for lunch and dinner as part of the full-board package. Families can prepare meals for babies in the kitchen. The resort is only bookable for weekly stays, from Friday to Friday. Hotel Facilities: General Restaurant, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Newspapers, Garden, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Family Rooms, Safety Deposit Box, Luggage Storage, Shops in Hotel, Air-conditioning, Private Beach Area, Restaurant (buffet). Activities Tennis Court, Fitness Centre, Children’s Playground, Windsurfing, Hiking, Horse Riding, Outdoor Swimming Pool.

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Services Laundry, Barber/Beauty Shop, Souvenirs/Gift Shop, Bicycle Rental, Fax/Photocopying, ATM/Cash Machine on site. Internet Wired internet is available in public areas and hotel rooms at an extra charge Guest Parking Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Kindly note that a club card must be purchased on check-in, which provides access to all of the resort’s facilities. It costs €35 per person per week, for all guests aged 3 and over.

Above prices include •Air Malta flights Malta/Catania/Malta (subject to availability in S class) •Airport transfers (by coach) •7 nights stay at Serenusa Village •Full board buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. •Wine & Water During meals •Airport taxes and service fees Tours 2011

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€249

in triple

Visit Cyprus and explore 10,000 years of history and civilization. From pine covered mountains, picturesque villages, ancient ruins, medieval monuments, to the golden Mediterranean beaches with world class hotel, Cyprus offers a unique diversity to please every visitor. Anthea Apartments – Ayia Napa

Superbly located in the Center of Ayia Napa and only 5 minute walk from the sandy beaches . Surrounded by various pubs, discos and bars, Anthea Hotel Apts are prefered by youngsters who look for active holidays and night entertainment.

Bella Napa*** - Ayia Napa

Renovated and refurbished in a modern style in furniture and fittings, each of the 135 rooms All the rooms are fully equipped with all necessary facilities. The golden sands of Ayia Napa & the village centre are within walking distance.

Grecian Sands Hotel**** - Ayia Napa

This luxury four star hotel is situated amongst it’s own landscaped gardens and overlooking one of the most magnificent beaches. The exceptional facilities and experiences and friendly staff make the Grecian Sands Hotel the perfect place to be.

Grecian Park***** - Protaras

This esteemed five star luxury complex overlooks the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean. Offering specialty restaurants and bars, a health and fitness centre, a beauty centre and spa, this sure is the place to be.

Price includes; •Return Emirates flights Malta/ Larnaca/ Malta •Airport taxes & Fuel Surcharge •Accommodation as indicated in the rates table Return transfer rates Ayia Napa Limassol Protaras Larnaca

1-4 pax 100 125 120 60

5-6 pax 130 175 165 70

Kanika Pantheon hotel**** - Limassol 7-10 pax 195 220 210 100

The Mediterranean island at the crossroads of three continents, where there’s always a new world to discover. Where East meets West and a new experience awaits for you under the sun everyday. Where spectacular beaches, and breathtaking mountain trails lie around luxurious hotels. Once you’ve been to Cyprus, it’s easy to see why you’ll go back again.

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At Kanika Pantheon, both the business traveller and the holidaymaker enjoy easy access to all that Lemesos has to offer: the town centre, the tourist zone and the beach – only 50 metres away. Just outside the hotel is the Olympus promenade.

Ajax Hotel**** - Limassol

The Ajax Hotel in Limassol is renowned for its high standards of accommodation and personal service. By being close to Limassol’s city centre and sea front, it is ideal for both business and leisure.

Lordos Beach Hotel**** - Larnaca

Discover the perfect recipe for relaxation at the Lordos Beach Hotel. Soak up the sun on the beach or enjoy a cooling dip in one of the beautiful cascading pools with outdoor jacuzzi. The hotel is ideally located on the sandy beach of Larnaca, close to the city centre.

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€269

in triple

Kyrenia, North Cyprus… The pearl of the Mediterranean…

North Cyprus is home to the harbour city of Kyrenia and some of the most amazing sites in Cyprus. Although many holiday makers may be forgiven for thinking that Kyrenia is just a harbour town, there really is a lot more to see and do. Filled with historical buildings, superb scenery, spectacular natural un-spoilt sandy beaches, and much more, Kyrenia makes the perfect destination for any holiday. The calming atmosphere of this beautiful sea-front city makes holidaying in Kyrenia a relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable experience. The old town of Kyrenia is filled with whitewashed buildings and the ruins of walls and towers that once protected this city from attack. Whilst the city of Kyrenia may seem quite and asleep during the day, once the sun sets the atmosphere is transformed as restaurant and tavern owners prepare for the night and the entertainment it brings.

Price per Person in Euros

Price includes; •Return Emirates flights Malta/Larnaca/Malta •Airport taxes & Fuel Surcharge •Accommodation as indicated in the rates table Not included return transfers @ €75.00 per person

Sempati Hotel ***

This Sempati Hotel in Northern Cyprusis luxurious yet family-run. Certainly there is no shortage of great sporst to enjoy here, including fascinating Kyrenia town which is a short drive away. Due to the hotel’s crescent shape, all rooms have a splendid view of the Mediterranean Sea.

Pia Bella Hotel ****

This hotel is a family-run 4 star hotel popular with British visitors. The Pia Bella Hotel sits in its own green oasis in Kyrenia, where you can relax beside the pool, enjoy lunch by the pool or a summer’s night evening meal into the garden restaurant during the summer, or stroll into Kyrenia town. With only 180 rooms, the Pia Bella Hotel combines excellent facilities with family friendliness.

Denizkizi Royal ****

This beach hotel has 54 rooms in total. It is air-conditioned and has a lobby with 24-hour reception, a safe, currency exchange facility and lift access. A TV room, a self-service bar and a restaurant all feature. Guests may avail of the room and laundry services. Parking facilities are also available for guests arriving by car.

Acapulco *****

Acapulco Resort Hotel offers the most extensive facilities among all hotels and holiday villages in Northern Cyprus. Acapulco has the biggest pool of Northern Cyprus. Acapulco has its private 1km natural sandy beach, aqua park for adults and children, Turkish bath, jakuzzi, sauna and more. There is also a casino for people who want to try their luck. Its location in Catalkoy is an excellent spot with great mountain and sea views and also being 10 minutes away from Kyrenia city centre.

Mercure All Inclusive *****

Located in Kyrenia’s most desirable area, the Mercure Hotel has a total of 299 rooms with a 648 bed capacity. In addition to the 279 standard rooms, there are 2 rooms designed for guests with disabilities, 14 suites, 2 deluxe suites, 2 royal suites, and 2 non-smoking rooms. Among the features included in the richly appointed standard rooms are a mini-safe, central air-conditioning, minibar, direct phone line, full size bathtub, hairdryer, wireless internet access, and LCD TV.

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Visiting; Rome, Taormina, Athens, Ephesus, Crete

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€1369

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€1849

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€2299

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€1899

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Visiting; Nazareth, Galilee, Jerusalem, Betlehem, Athens, Ephesus, Rhodes, Chania

in twin

Visiting; Rome, Santorini, Athens, Alexandria, Cairo & Giza, Tel Aviv & Jaffa, Jerusaelm, Betlehem, Pompei, Sorrento

in twin

Visiting; Vigo, Lisbon, Las Palmas, Tenerife, Funchal, Ferrol

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Visiting; Hubbard Glacier, Ict Strait Point, Juneau, Ketchikan, Inside Passage, Vancouver , Calgary , Banff, Jasper, Lac Le Jeune, Rocky Mountains

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€3399

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€3299

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€2849

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€2579

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Visiting; Sydney, Bay of islands, Tauranga, Napier, Christchurch, Dunedin, Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound, Milford Sound, Wellington, Auckland

in twin

Visiting; Halifax, St. John, Bar Harbor, Portland, Boston, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Amish County, New York City

in twin

Visiting; Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle, San Francisco, Monterey, Catalina Island, San Diego, Los Angeles, Las Vegas

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Visiting; Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, St Petersburg, Peterhof, Tallinn, Gothenburg

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€1999 in twin

Visiting; Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, St.Petersburg, Tallinn, Warnemunde

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€1799

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€1539

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€2299

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Visiting; Helsinki, Stockholm, St. Petersburg, Riga, Gdansk, Visby

in twin

Visiting; Amsterdam, Bergen, Leknes, Longyearbyen, Honningsvag, Alesund, Arctic Circle

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Visiting; Stockholm, Copenhagen, Brussels, Paris, Vigo, Lisbon, Cadiz, Malaga, Cagliari, Istanbul

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€1939

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€2199

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€2199

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€2849

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Visiting; Disney Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Magic Kingdom, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, Sea World, Fort Lauderdale, Cozumel, Falmouth, Labadee

in twin

Visiting; Shanghai, Okinawa, Hong Kong, Keelung, Halong Bay, Da-Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore

in twin

Visiting; Punta Del Este, Montevideo, Buenos Aires, Puerto Madryn, Cape Horn, Ushuaia, Punta Arenas, Straits of Magellan, Chilean Fjords, Puerto Montt, Val Paraiso, Santiago

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Mini Cruises

15 – 25 July Price From

Venice, Istanbul & Eastern Med. Mini Cruise

Onboard Costa Favolosa

€689

in triple Price Includes; •o/w Ryan Air flight Malta / Bologna incl. luggage allowance of 15kg •o/w flight Istanbul / Malta •2 nights accommodation on BB basis in Venice Mestre •4 night Cruise on Costa Favolosa on fullboard basis •Daily Entertainment annd use of onboard facilities •Port taxes & fuel surcharge •4 nights accommodation in a 3 star hotel in Istanvul •Airport taxes

Costa Brava & West Med. Mini Cruise 19 – 25 October Price From

Onboard NCL Epic

€429

in triple Price Includes; •o/w flight Malta / Rome •o/w flight Girona Malta on Ryanair (luggage allowance 15kg) •4 night cruise onboard NCL Epic on fullboard basis •Airport & port taxes •2 nights accommoation in a 3 star hotel in Lloret de Mar on F/B basis •Transfers in Barcelona & Rome •Tour Leader

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Barcelona & West Med. Mini Cruise Onboard NCL Epic

02 – 06 July

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€349

in twin

Price Includes; •o/w flight Malta / Barcelona with Ryanair incl. 15kg baggage allowance •o/w flight Rome / Malta •3 night cruise on full board basis on NCL Epic •1 night hotel accommodation in Barcelona on BB basis •Port taxes & Airport taxes •All meals and entertainment onboard

Italy & Spain Mini Cruise Onboard NCL Epic

31 August – 04 September

Price From

€399

in twin

Price Includes; •o/w flight Malta / Rome •o/w flight Barcelona / Malta •4 night cruise on full board basis on NCL Epic •Port taxes & Airport taxes •All meals and entertainment onboard

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Mein Schiff 1 Malta to Malta

Corsica, Monaco & Italy Important notice The Official language onboard TUI Cruises Mein Schiff 1 is German as the vast majority of guests onboard would be German nationals

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Sightseeing Civitavecchia - Rome Livorno - Florence Monaco - Nice and Eze Ajaccio - Ajaccio and Prunelli Gorge

Balcony

Twin Triple Quad Twin Triple Quad

Applies for both Itineraries: children(2-14 years): Euro 169 which includes all taxes, tips, excursions, insurance infants (6-23 months): Euro 99 which includes all taxes, tips, excursions, insurance supplement for family veranda on top of the balcony price (max 5 pax): 01 may-19 Jun & 25 Sep - 30 Oct: Euro 200 per adult supplement for family veranda on top of the balcony price (max 5 pax): 26 June - 18 Sep: Euro 400 per adult

Luxury & Well being..... For More Information Kindly Collect A Detailed Brochure From One Of Our Branches !

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Malta to Malta

Greece & Turkey Sightseeing Piraeus (Greece) - Athens Kusadasi (Turkey) - Ephesus & Kusadasi Town Island of Mykonos (Greece) - Mykonos Town Catania (Italy) - Taormina & Catania

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The Cruise Price Includes: 7 nights accommodation in the cabin of your choice • meals in almost all restaurants • drinks all inclusive as per all inclusive bar menu • sightseeing in ports of call • access into the spa area • on board gratuities and service charges • port taxes and porterage • basic travel insurance • Maltese representative. Applies for both Itineraries.

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All prices are valid until 30th April. From 1st May Euro100 per adult person must be added. Supplement for single person staying in a cabin is of 80% of the twin rates.

When sharing with 2 adults

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Concordia

For More Information Kindly Collect A Detailed Brochure From One Of Our Branches !

You finally found time to take a holiday with your partner, your family or your friends. You want to make the most of it, and you deserve a proper break from lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stress. What better way than on a Costa Crociere flagship? You have some proper quality time to share with your loved ones, to destress yourself and enjoy some serene moments, taking care of your well-being. Treat yourself to a thorough massage with oils, have a healthy session at the sauna and then a relaxing dip in the Jacuzzi after a powerful shower. You deserve this holiday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Costa offer you all the means to relax and enjoy yourself: - Samsara Spa: 6,000 sq metres on 2 levels, with gym, baths, thalassotherapy pool, treatment rooms, sauna, Turkish bath, UVA-ray solarium. - 4 pools, including one with a retractable cover - 5 Jacuzzis - Multi-purpose sports pitch

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NCL Norwegian Epic

Prepare to embark upon the remarkable, because NCL Freestyle Cruising has raised the game, again. NCL Epic is their brand new cruise ship that launched in summer 2010. Be sure to book your cruise holiday now. It could be the voyage of a lifetime.

Price Includes; •8 days / 7 nights Western Mediterranean Cruise on board Norwegian Epic •Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Midnight snack daily •Freestyle Dining ( Eat when & where your want 24 hours a day) •24 hour complimentary room service •Daily entertainment and shows •All port & government taxes

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Not Included; •Return transfers Airport / Cruise / Airport – Adults @ €60.00 / Children @ €40.00 •Gratuities to be paid onboard: CA €65.00 per adult & child

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The ship’s New Wave style accommodation is all curves and urban chic with three private access areas serving staterooms, villas and spa guests. There are around 17 delicious Freestyle dining options and just as many bars. Add to that, unrivalled fun facilities such as the Aqua Park, bowling alleys, rock climbing walls, sports complex and spa, and you have a truly awe-inspiring cruise experience for couples, families, groups and just about anyone!

Day

Port of Call

Arrival

Wednesday

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

7.00pm

Thursday

Naples, Italy

7.00pm

Friday

Cruising

Saturday

Palma ( Majorca), Spain

06.00am

6.00pm

Sunday

Barcelona, Spain

05.00am

6.00pm

Monday

Cruising

Tuesday

Livorno ( Florence/Pisa), Italy

07.00am

Wednesday

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

07.00am

Departure

-7.00pm

Pisa

Barcelona Palma Naples Rome

There’s entertainment, and then there’s the kind of entertainment where people leave saying something like, “That was AWESOME!” There’s never been anything like them, at least on this planet. Think vibrating techno music, light shows, comedy, lots of paint and outrageously talented Blue Men creating a wildly fun party atmosphere. Or you could just chill out and chat up. Inspired by the original ice bars and ice hotels in Scandinavia and one of only 14 ice bars in the world, the cruise industry’s first true ice bar is the ultimate chill.

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General Conditions Holidays in the programme have been planned and are operated by Orange Cruises Ltd 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 €150 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 under 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 air-conditioned and no fans will be provided, not even during extreme heat waves (unless clearly specified in the programme). 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 circumstance 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 take out our recommended holiday insurance for yourself and those for whom you book or that you arrange a policy yourself giving comparable or better cover under all sections. We shall not be held responsible if you refuse to purchase a travel insurance. 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.

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Note: The Tour Operator strongly recomands that all travellers are covered by a travel insurance policy. A Non refundable part payment of â&#x201A;Ź120 per person on land tours and â&#x201A;Ź700 per cabin for cruises is being affected