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Flensburg

Cheese Route

Holtsee

Kiel SCHLESWIGHOLSTEIN

HAMBURG

Bremerhaven

Bremen

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Rostock Lübeck MECKLENBURGRatzeburg WESTERN POMERANIA

Schwerin

Hamburg

Buxtehude

BREMEN

BRANDENBURG

LOWER SAXONY

Bad Oeynhausen

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Düsseldorf

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Fairytale Route

Weimar

SAXONY

Dresden

THURINGIA

Chemnitz

Saalfeld Steinau

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Coburg RHINELANDFrankfurt Hanau PRAGUE  PALATINATE Rom anti Bamberg Rüdesheim c Ro Bayreuth Mainz ad Trier SAARLAND CZECH REPUBLIC Würzburg Mannheim BAVARIA Bockenheim Heidelberg Nuremberg Saarbrücken Wine Rothenburg Route Dinkelsbühl Regensburg BADEN- Castle Road SchweigenDan ub WÜRTTEMBERG Rechtenbach Nördlingen e R. Stuttgart Baden-Baden Strasbourg Ulm Augsburg

Freiburg

Belfort

Munich

Landsberg

Colmar

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Leipzig

R. Koblenz

LUXEMBOURG

Hann Münden

Kassel

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Magdeburg Göttingen

Marburg

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Potsdam

Hannover

Hamelin Polle NORTH RHINE-WESTPHALIA

POLAND

BERLIN

Celle

THE NETHERLANDS

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COPENHAGEN

Basel

Zurich

Lake

Hohenschwangau Constance

Lake Lindau Constance

SWITZERLAND

Füssen

Oberammergau

Salzburg

GarmischPartenkirchen

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To Vienna Salzburg Berchtesgaden

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The Scenic Routes of Germany Rail Packages city stays Castle Route Wine Route Car Hire 85km, wine, culture, nature, relaxation & fun.

1,000km, castles and palaces.

Coach Touring Mannheim (Elector’s Palace), Heidelberg Bockenheim (Our Lady of the Grapes, Hohenschwangau Cycling/hiking (Old Town, Castle), Neckarsteinach (Four- St. Lambert’s Church), Grünstadt Castle Town), Bad Rappenau (Moated (historical monuments), Bad Dürkheim Romantic Road Route Special interest Groups Palace), Rothenburg (Historic buildings, (Giant wine barrel) Wachenheim (Castle) 350km, cycle route 424km, German Festive Markets Crime & Punishment Museum, Christmas Deidesheim (Parish Church, museum) Art, culture, nature & hospitality.

Museum), Nuremberg (Old Town, Kaiserburg Castle), Bamberg (UNESCO, Altenburg Castle), Kulmbach (Plassenburg Castle), Bayreuth (Festival Town, Wagner)

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500km, traditionally-made raw-milk cheeses & dairies. Holtsee (Dairy co-op, cheese cellar, shops and guided tours), Molfsee (open-air museum), Kiel (Laboe Village, harbour), Glücksburg (moated castle, rosarium, Mencke Planetarium, “artefact” energy infotainment centre), Horst (Dannwisch Cheese Dairy), Bendorf (Lohmühle cheese-makers) Plön (lakes, castle), Oster-Ohrstedt (rawmilk cheese dairy) Ratzeburg (island town surrounded by four lakes).

Neustadt (Half-timbered houses, railway museum, Hambach Castle), Edenboken (Old vintner’s houses), Bad Bergzabern (Palaces, Petronella Spa), SchweigenRechtenback (Gateway to the Wine Route)

Fairy Tale Route 600km, fairytales, myths, legends & culture.

Hanau (Birthplace and memorial to the Brothers Grimm), Steinau (Brothers Grimm House), Schwalmstadt (Little Red Riding Hood country), Schauenburg (Märchenwache Arts and Exhibition Centre), Kassel (Capital of the German Fairytale Route, Brothers Grimm Museum), Hamelin (The Pied Piper’s Town), Hofgeismar (Sleeping Beauty’s Castle: Sababurg), Trendelburg (Rapunzel), Polle (Cinderella), Bremen (Town musicians)

Würzburg (Episcopal Residenz Palace UNESCO World Heritage Site, Marienberg Citadel) Bad Mergentheim (Castle of the Teutonic Order), Rothenburg (Medieval townscape, Crime Museum, Christmas Museum), Dinkelsbühl (old town with 16 towers, fortifications), Nördlingen (Train Station Museum, Ries Crater Museum), Harburg (Castle with seven arches), Augsburg (Fugger town-housing settlement for the poor, Puppet Theatre), Pfaffenwinkel (Wieskirche Pilgrimage Church), Schwangau (King Ludwig’s castles), Füssen (late medieval town centre with Hohes Schloss Castle and St. Mang Monastery) This is a small sample of the many themed scenic roads that Germany has to offer!

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BERLIN Best of Berlin Package 4 Experience Berlin with Crowne Plaza 4 Charlottenburg Palace Packages 5 Berlin Accommodation 6-7 Berlin Walking Tours 8-9 Frankfurt 10 Munich | Munich Walking Tours 11

Oktoberfest: 17 Sep - 3 Oct 2015

German Rail Packages Northern Germany Rail Adventure 18 Southern Germany Rail Adventure 19 Passes - Rail/Boat Sightseeing Berlin Pass / Berlin Welcome Card 9 German Rail Pass 31 KD Rhine 10 Self-Drive Tours Romantic Road A Different Side of Germany

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Cycling & HIKING Tours Cycling: Romantic Road Hiking: Around Zugspitze

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ESCORTED COACH TOURS The Enchanting North The Magic of the Black Forest Romantic Germany Fascinating Germany Germany & Its Cultural Heritage Christmas Markets German Christmas Christmas in Rothenburg

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Cities of Germany Augsburg / Bremen / Cologne / Dinkelsbühl / Düsseldorf 28 Dresden 29 Freiburg / Füssen / Garmisch-Partenkirchen Hamburg / Heidelberg 30 Nuremberg / Rothenburg Stuttgart / Ulm / Würzburg 31 Extend your Holiday

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Timeline 1400

814

Charlemagne died in Aachen

1417

870

Formation of the duchies of Franconia, Saxony, Bavaria, Swabia and in approximately 900, Lorraine

919 955 962

King Wenceslas was removed by the electors Frederick I, became Elector of Brandenburg

1815

Founding of the German Confederation Holy Alliance between Russia, Austria and Prussia.

1834

Founding of the German Customs Union

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1890

Dismissal of Bismarck

1914-18

First World War

1919-33

The ‘Weimar’ Republic

1933-45

The rise and fall of Nazi Germany

1495

Proclamation of the “Eternal Peace”

1499

Switzerland broke away from the empire

1835

First German railway between Nuremberg & Furth

1517

Luther proclaimed his 95 theses

1848

Revolution in Germany

1522-23

Uprising of the Knights

1849

Otto I defeated the Hungarians at Lechfeld near Augsburg

Berlin Wall erected

Peasants’ War

Campaign for a Constitution for the Reich

1961

1524-25

Berlin Wall falls

Otto I was crowned Emperor in Rome

The Peace of Augsburg

Implementation of the Prussian Constitution

1989

1555

1850

1990

German reunification

1618-1648

The Thirty Years War

1861

Founding of the German Progress Party; Death of Frederick William IV and accession to the throne of William I

The Saxon Duke, Henry I, elected king.

968

Creation of the Archbishopric of Magdeburg

16631806

The “Permanent Imperial Diet” at Regensburg

1024-1255

The Salian Dynasty

1701

1096

Beginning of the First Crusade

1138-1254

The Hohenstaufen Dynasty

The elector Frederick III of Brandenburg crowned himself King Frederick I of Prussia, in Koenigsberg

1180

Frederick I outlawed the Saxon Duke Henry the Lion

1740-42

First Silesian War between Prussia and Austria

1190

The Teutonic Order was founded in Akko

1744-45

Second Silesian War

1870-71

Franco-German War

17561763

The Seven-Year War (Prussia against Austria, France, Russia, Sweden and most of the Imperial Electors). The peace of Hubertusburg (1763)

1871

Founding of the German Empire with Bismarck as Reich Chancellor. Coronation of Emperor William I in Versailles

18721880

Bismarck’s “Kulturkampf” against the Catholic Church

1882

Tripartite Alliance with Austria and Italy

1888

Deaths of Kaiser William I and Frederick III; Accession to the throne by William II

1235

Emperor Frederick II proclaimed the Peace of Mainz

1273

Rudolf of Hapsburg became King of Germany

1293

Lübeck became the leading city of the Hanseatic League

1792

Beginning of the war against revolutionary France

1348

The founding of the first German university in Prague

1807

Peace of Tilsit between France and Prussia

Victory of the Hanseatic League over the Danes

1813-1815 Liberation wars against Napoleonic France

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Charlemagne crowned Emperor in Rome

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Bismarck became Prime Minister of Prussia

1866

War between Prussia and Austria; Dissolution of the German Confederation

1939-45

Second World War

1950

Wirtschaftswunder (Economic Miracle)

1991

Berlin named new capital

2002

Germany changes their currency to the Euro (¤)

2015

25 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall

Keys & Legends Abbreviations & Symbols 8D-7N = 8 Day - 7 Night tour FC = First-class Hotel STC = Superior Tourist Hotel (3+) o/r = On Request = 2 Adults, 1 Child; Hotel Feature Symbols Air-conditioned rooms Facilities for disabled persons Located close to a railway station

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Unique Towns of GERMANY Baden-Baden Hohenschwangau Rothenburg Rüdesheim

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Hohenschwangau

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Independent Rail Tours Berlin

BERLIN

For most of the latter part of the 20th century, Berlin has stood as a symbol of the division between East and West, split by the infamous fortified wall erected to separate the socialist sector from the democratic district. When the Berlin Wall was pulled down in 1990 the city discovered that it suddenly had two of everything, most notably two very-distinct societies separated both socially and economically. The past decade has seen Berlin embracing unification and rebuilding itself as a modern European capital. 2015 marks the 25th anniversary of the Berlin Wall coming down.

Right: Reichstag building ©GNTB

German Delights - Best of Berlin 5 Days - 4 Nights - City Package

Package includes: •

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4 nights accommodation at the Crowne Plaza in a room with private facilities and breakfast daily Lunch at the Berlin TV Tower Restaurant 4 hour Gastro Rallye in Berlin Hop-on/Hop-off Berlin tour with Spree boat trip Visit of the Asisi Panorama and the Berlin Wall 72-hour Berlin + Potsdam Welcome Card Service charges, taxes & VAT

Crowne Plaza Berlin  This 4-star hotel is a 2-minute walk from the Kurfürstendamm shopping street. It offers 423 rooms each with flat-screen TV, tea/coffee facilities and a safety deposit box. Guests can use the hotel’s wellness facilities, including a modern gym, sauna and massage service. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from the KaDeWe Department Store, Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, and Wittenbergplatz Underground Station.

Experience Berlin WITH Crowne Plaza 3 Days - 2 Nights - City Package

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2 nights accommodation at the Crowne Plaza Berlin Hotel in a room with private facilities and breakfast daily ½ day sightseeing tour to Potsdam (entrance fees included#) Service charges, taxes & VAT

Crowne Plaza Berlin Hotel: Room

Experience Berlin with Crowne Plaza 3 Days / 2 Nights - City Package - Prices from

Potsdam Platz

Crowne Plaza Berlin Hotel: exterior

1-28 Apr 2015, 28 Jun - 2 Sep 2015, 7 Oct - 12 Dec 2015

293

428

2-29 May 2015, 1-4 Jun 2015, 7-27 Jun 2015, 8-26 Sep 2015, 28 Sep - 2 Oct 2015, 13-29 Dec 2015

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448

# Includes entrance to Potsdam’s Palaces

German Delights - The Best of Berlin Package 5 Days / 4 Nights - Prices from 1-28 Apr 2015, 28 Jun - 2 Sep 2015, 7 Oct - 12 Dec 2015

989

1255

2-29 May 2015, 1-4 Jun 2015, 7-27 Jun 2015, 8-26 Sep 2015, 28 Sep - 2 Oct 2015, 13-29 Dec 2015

1045

1294

Prices are per person in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fluctuation.

Gastro Rallye: The contemporary gourmet tour Discover Berlin’s scrumptious cuisines. Get under the skin of local culinary scenes and explore the latest trends, creative kitchens, stylish locations and traditional food cultures. On these gastronomic tours, knowledgeable and engaging guides whisk you off the beaten track and lead you to oneof-a-kind, lively restaurants. You will feast on a 3 or 4-course meal, each dish served at a different unique location: from secret fast food bars to fine gourmet locations. Throughout your gastro-adventure you will soak up the authentic atmosphere of the city and its buzzing neighbourhoods by night.

Sanssouci is the former summer palace of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, in Potsdam, near Berlin. The palace was designed/built by Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff between 1745 and 1747 to fulfil King Frederick’s need for a private residence where he could find solitude from the Berlin court. The palace’s name emphasises this; it is a French phrase (sans souci), which translates as “without concerns”, meaning “without worries” or “carefree”, symbolising that the palace was a place for relaxation rather than a seat of power.

Sanssouci is little more than a large, single-storey villa. Containing just ten principal rooms, it was built on the brow of a terraced hill at the centre of the park. The influence of King Frederick’s personal taste in the design and decoration of the palace was so great that its style is characterised as “Frederician Rococo”. Jan Bouman, a Dutch architect, finished the project.

During the 19th century, the palace became a residence of Frederick William IV. The town of Potsdam, with its palaces, was a favourite place of residence for the German imperial family until the fall of the Hohenzollern dynasty in 1918.

After World War II, the palace became a tourist attraction in East Germany.

Following German reunification in 1990, Frederick’s body was returned to the palace and buried in a new tomb overlooking the gardens he had created. Sanssouci and its extensive gardens became a World Heritage Site in 1990 under the protection of UNESCO in 1995.

Christmas Market on Alexanderplatz, Berlin ©VisitBerlin Prices are per person in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fluctuation. Rates not valid during trade fairs and congress meetings. Contact our office for low season dates.

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Berlin Charlottenburg Palace

Berlin & Potsdam

Charlottenburg Palace Packages Performed by Berliner Residenz Orchestra

5 Days - 4 Nights - City Package - From Berlin

Price Includes:

Day 1 | Berlin Upon Arrive in Berlin transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Berlin

Day 3 | Berlin Free day to explore Berlin at your leisure. With your museum card you may visit any of the museums at the Museum Island.

Charlottenburg Palace is the largest residence of the Hohenzollern Dynasty in Berlin.

This magnificent palace is surrounded by a baroque garden, in which diverse architectures melt into a unique ensemble!

The Berliner Residenz Orchestra plays famous Baroque-era works by candlelight, with musicians in period costumes - a unique opportunity to get a good idea of what it was like to attend a party in the 18th century! Guests can combine the concert with a tour of Charlottenburg Castle with dinner, amongst hundreds of lit candles.

STAGE

Day 4 | Berlin - Potsdam - Berlin This regular tour takes you to Potsdam with its lovely historic centre, lush parks and beautiful palaces. Time to visit the Sanssouci Palace (admission included).

Return to Berlin in the afternoon.

V.I.P CAT.

CAT. A

Day 5 | Berlin After breakfast, transfer to the Berlin airport or rail station for your journey home.

Palace Tour and Concert - Frederick’s Art

CAT. B Berlin & Potsdam 5 Days - 4 Nights - City Package - From Berlin 1 Jan 2015 - 31 Mar 2016

1045

Palace Tour operates between 10:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Concert 8:00 p.m. Admission 8:30 p.m. Concert commences 10:15 p.m. Concert concludes (approx. )

1505

CAT. C

Berlin, Potsdam & Dresden 6 Days - 5 Nights - City Package - From Berlin

Price Includes: • 6 nights accommodation at 4-star hotels and buffet breakfast daily • Visits and excursions as mentioned in the itinerary • Arrival transfer from Berlin airport or rail station to your hotel by private car • Regular City Circle tour of Berlin with English-language audio guide • Admission to all the museums on the Island of Musuems • Departure transfer from your hotel to the Berlin airport or rail station by private car

Day 3 | Berlin Free day to explore Berlin at your leisure.

With your museum card you may visit any of the museums at the Museum Island.

Day 4 | Berlin - Potsdam - Berlin This regular tour takes you to Potsdam with its lovely historic centre, lush parks and beautiful palaces. Time to visit the Sanssouci Palace (admission included).

Return to Berlin in the afternoon.

Day 1 | Berlin Upon arrival in Berlin transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Berlin

Day 5 | Berlin - Dresden - Berlin Morning transfer to the central bus station where you board the bus to Dresden. Enjoy a guided walking tour of the city. Visit the recently-restored Frauenkirche Church, the Dresden Opera House and the Imperial Zwinger Palace. Free time to stroll along the Elbe River before taking the bus back to Berlin. Make your own way back from the bus station to the hotel.

Day 2 | Berlin Walk to the meeting point to board the regular city tour bus (Hop on-Hop off bus).

Day 6 | Berlin After breakfast, transfer to the Berlin airport or rail station for your journey home.

Berlin, Potsdam & Dresden 6 Days - 5 Nights - City Package - From Berlin 1 Jan 2015 - 31 Mar 2016

Dinner and Concert Prussian Night

ENTRANCE

6:00 p.m. Dinner at the

Grand Orangery - west wing 8:00 p.m. Admission 8:30 p.m. Concert commences 10:15 p.m. Concert concludes (approx. )

FOYER RESTAURANT

Palace Tour, Dinner and Concert - Royal Extravaganza The tour takes you to the chambers of Charlottenburg Palace. Prior to the concert, you will enjoy an three-course dinner at the Orangery. The dinner is followed by a concert performed by the Berlin Palace Orchestra. Collect your tickets at the Small Orangery office between 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (You may commence your palace tour any time between 10:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.) .

6:00pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 10:15 pm

Dinner at the Grand Orangery - west wing Admission into concert wing Concert commences Concert concludes (approx.)

Concert Categories

VIP

A = Deluxe

B = Grand C = Imperial

Prices from Prussian Night - Dinner & Concert

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B

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209

166

144

119

119

98

72

186

164

139

Frederick’s Arts - Palace Tour & Concert 163 2 Jan - 23 Dec 2015 Royal Extravaganza - Palace Tour, Dinner & Concert 224 2 Jan - 23 Dec 2015

Beverages are not included with the dinner. Cloakroom charges are ¤1 per item.

Programs are ¤5 each. *Contact our office for concert dates.

1562

2000

Concert Packages also available for Christmas & New Year’s Eve, on application.

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Contact our office for low season dates.

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• 4 nights accommodation at 4-star hotel and buffet breakfast daily • Visits and excursions as mentioned in the itinerary • Arrival transfer from Berlin airport or rail station to your hotel by private car • Regular City Circle tour of Berlin with English-language audio guide • Admission to all the museums on the Island of Musuems • Departure transfer from your hotel to the Berlin airport or rail station by private car

Day 2 | Berlin Walk to the meeting point to board the regular city tour bus (Hop on-Hop off bus).

Independent Rail Tours Berlin

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Left-to-right: Museum Island, Berlin ©GNTB; Cafe in Berlin ©GNTB;

Berlin Accommodation options

Berlin | Steigenberger FC Close to the Kurfürstendamm, this ecofriendly hotel was recently renovated. It has 398 spacious, air-conditioned rooms each with flat-screen TV, tea/coffee facilities.

Dimitri Vrubel’s Brotherly Kiss

German Holidays

Berlin Wall

Eastside Gallery The remains of the infamous Berlin Wall have now become the largest open-air art gallery in the world!

The longest section of the wall, which has been preserved, stretches from Ostbahnhof Station to the Oberbaumbrucke, and has been given-over to graffiti artists. A total of 118 artists from 21 countries have exerted their skills on the 4,318 foot (1,316m) long section of the wall, and this collection has become a Berlin landmark and a tourist attraction. Some of the best known paintings are Dimitri Vrubel’s Brotherly Kiss and Gunther Shaefer’s Fatherland. The gallery is billed as an international memorial for freedom and the art reflects the idealism and excitement of 1989 and 1990 when the wall was pulled down. 2015

Prices from

$115

per person per night, low season, twin share

Berlin | NH Berlin AlexanderPlatz  FC In the lively-quarter of Friedrichshain close to the centre of Berlin. All rooms include private facilities, minibar, phone, TV, wireless internet access, and a hairdryer.

Prices from

$87

per person per night, low season, twin share

Berlin | Waldorf Astoria GDEL The hotel is situated opposite the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. All 232 elegant rooms feature flat-screen TVs with an in-room entertainment system.

They provide panoramic views of the city, and have floor-to-ceiling windows.

marks the 25th anniversary of the Berlin Wall coming down.

Prices from

$185

7

per person per night, low season, twin share

100m

Berlin Hotel Map 1. Crowne Plaza 2. Steigenberger 3. NH Berlin AlexanderPlatz 4. Waldorf Astoria 5. Adina Hackescher Markt 6. Adina Checkpoint Charlie 7. Adina Hauptbahnhof 8. Adagio Kurfurstendamm 9. Citadines Kurfurstendamm Berlin Hauptbahnhof (Train Station)

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Prices are per person in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fluctuation. Rates not valid during trade fairs and congress meetings.

Contact our office for low season dates. Berlin city taxes are not included and are to be paid locally. Hotel room photograph may not be specific to the actual room occupied. GDEL = Grand Deluxe, FC = First-class

7 2015 Berlin Trade Fair Dates CWIEME EFCLIN Congress Showtech You Berlin IFA Berlin

5-7 May 2015 7-9 May 2015 19-21 May 2015 3-7 Jul 2015 4-7 Sep 2015

CMS 22-25 Sep 2015 Parken 23-25 Sep 2015 NUMISMATA Berlin Oct 2015

Berlin

International Green Week 16-25 Jan 2015 Berlin Fashion Week 19-21 Jan 2015 Asia Apparel Expo 15-17 Feb 2015 ITB 4-8 Mar 2015 Wasser Berlin 24-27 Mar 2015 Biogas World Apr 2015 Studyworld 24-25 Apr 2015 Energy Harvesting & Storage Europe 28-29 Apr 2015

*Dates Subject to change

Left-to-right: Brandenburg Gate ©GNTB, Sanssouci Palace, Potsdam;

Berlin Accommodation options

Berlin Transfers Transfer options

Berlin | Adina Apart’hotel Hackescher Markt SP Located on the Hackescher Markt Square, this non-smoking hotel offers 145 soundproofed apartments, spa facilities, and a restaurant.

Prices from

$226

per studio, per night, low season, 1-2 people per room

Berlin | Adina Apart’hotel Checkpoint Charlie 

Prices from

$216

per studio, per night, low season, 1-2 people per room

1-3 pax

Airport TXL - Hotel & v.v.

119

Main Railway Station- Hotel & v.v.

119

Private Transfers - Crew Van Prices From

4-8 pax

Airport TXL - Hotel & v.v.

66

Main Railway Station- Hotel & v.v.

66

Delays of more than half an hour will incur a fee of €50 which is to be paid locally.

Berlin | Adina Apart’hotel Hauptbahnhof  The apartments are situated just minutes away from the largest railway station in Europe and are the perfect base for the corporate and leisure traveller.

Prices from

$208

per studio, per night, low season, 1-2 people per room

Why not consider using

the Berlin Pass during

your stay in Berlin?

See page 9 for more information

Berlin | Adagio Apart’hotel Kurfurstendamm  The hotel is situated in the heart of West Berlin, in the Charlottenburg district and is close to the Kurfürstendamm.

Prices from

$184

per studio, per night, low season, 1-2 people per room

Berlin | Citadines Apart’hotel Kurfurstendamm  These apartments are located in the centre of the old West Berlin close to the Kurfürstendamm. The hotel offers 118 studios and one-bedroom apartments.

Prices from

$138

per studio, per night, low season, 1-2 paeople per room

Left-to-right: Brandenburg Gate; Potsdamer Platz ©GNTB Prices are per studio in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fluctuation. Rates not valid during trade fairs and congress meetings. Contact our office for low season dates.

Hotel room photograph may not be specific to the actual room occupied. Berlin city taxes are not included and are to be paid locally. SP = Superior Plus, SU =Superior ST =Standard

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These ser viced apartments with modern décor are located in Berlin’s historic and Mitte neighbourhood. 125 spacious non-smoking studios.

Private Transfers - Eco Class Prices From

Independent Rail Tours Berlin

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Left-to-right: Potsdamer Platz ©GNTB, New Synagogue ©GNTB

Berlin walking tours Tour options throughout Berlin

German Holidays

Berlin Today Tour Learn how the unification of the communist East with the capitalist West has produced a diverse, vibrant and exciting new German capital.

Explore the courtyards of Mitte, the trendy Prenzlauer Berg, and the ‘Kulturbrauerei’, an old brewery complex which has been totally refurbished into a centre for culture and the arts. Experience the exciting alternative districts of Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg. Visit the East Side Gallery to discuss the origins and political message of Berlin’s infamous street art scene. The tour concludes at Potsdamer Platz. This architectural playground juggles business with public interest in its attempt to reinvent what was once Berlin’s best-loved square.

Berlin Today Tour Prices From Duration: 4 hours

Adult 20

Departs Wed & Sat: 10:00 a.m. (1 Apr - 31 Oct 2015)

Third Reich Berlin: Hitler & WWII Tour

The Famous Insider Walk: Hidden Berlin & Main Sites

Providing an history of the most defining figure and regime of the 20 th Century - Hitler and the Third Reich, this is a highly-regarded tour on the subject mixing integral sites with history. Highlights include: Cross of Coventry and the Madonna of Stalingrad; where the mammoth flak towers stood, 1000 year Reich, Goering’s Air Defence Ministry, the site of Goebbels’ Propaganda Ministry, ruins of Himmler’s SS and Gestapo HQs by the “Topography of Terror” exhibit, Hitler’s New Reichs Chancellery, the exact location of the Führer Bunker, the route of the Soviet Attack towards the final battlefield for the Reichstag, Soviet Memorial flanked with T34 Tanks and Red Army Howitzers. As Berlin became a stage of fire and death, Hitler reiterated the original premise of Nazism - total victory or annihilation the tour outlines the ramifications this statement held for the new world.

Commence your tour in the heart of West Berlin, where the destroyed spire of the Memorial Church looms above. Delve into the history of the Teutonic Knights and Prussian Kings, through the Royal Hunting Grounds to stand before the Victory Column.

Follow the route of the Soviet Attack up to the final battle ground of the Reichstag Parliament, continue on to the Government Quarter and Federal Chancellory. Pass over the line of the Death Strip and see the exact location above Hitler's Bunker. Visit Brandenburg Gate, the Memorial for the Murdered Jews of Europe, Checkpoint Charlie, and conclude with an account of the events which led to the fall of the Wall whilst standing in the heart of the East German Government Quarter and New Berlin.

Berlin’s Jewish community has a unique and special history, from the days of the Enlightenment Movement, through the Holocaust, up to the revival of the present day, as Berlin fosters one of the world’s fastest-growing Jewish communities.

See the site of the ancient Jewish ­Cemetery where Mendelssohn is buried, and understand his significance in world philosophy and Jewish history. See the magnificent New Synagogue and hear the amazing story of this building, which reflects the story of Berlin’s Jewry before, during and ­after Nazi persecution. Visit the Workshop for the Blind in which a courageous Berliner deemed one of the Righteous Men of the World’s Nations, risked his life to save the lives of Jewish neighbours and employees.

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INSIDER’S POTSDAM

THE BERLIN WALL – The Asisi Panorama on a divided Berlin by the artist Yadegar Asisi at Checkpoint Charlie at the corner of Friedrichstraße and Zimmerstraße, consists of a cylindrical steel rotunda that displays a panorama of the daily routine on both sides of the Berlin Wall on an autumn day in the 1980s. Asisi, who actually lived in Kreuzberg in the 1980s, has bundled his memories in the panorama and goes into great detail in his narration of stories, which would not have happened that way at the same time.

Discover the palaces and parks of Potsdam, designated in 1990 as a World Heritage site. Stroll around the Dutch Quarter, an ensemble of red-brick buildings that is unique in Europe. The infamous ‘Soldier King’, Frederick William I, had the houses built in the middle of the 18th century to accommodate Potsdam’s new community of Dutch artisans. See the stunning Sanssouci Palace, favourite residence of Frederick the Great, which is set in parkland scattered with temples, churches and follies.Visit Cecilienhof, the manorial residence of Germany’s last Kaiser, which was used to host the Potsdam Conference in 1945. Learn about the discussions that took place between Churchill, Truman and Stalin, which were to seal the fate of Cold War Europe for the next half century. See also the forbidden town used by the Soviet Secret Service until 1994, the KGB jail, the Glienicke Bridge used for spy swaps with the CIA, and much more!

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The Berlin Pass

Berlin Welcome Card

The Berlin Pass is the complete sightseeing package which includes everything you need for the perfect city adventure, from entry to top attractions and museums to a handy Travelcard for the public transport system. Specially created for visitors to the city, the Berlin Pass will assist you to discover the best of Berlin whilst saving time and money.

The Berlin WelcomeCard 2015 is the official tourist pass of Berlin.

It includes a travel pass for local public transport as well as some 200 discount deals. Eight standard versions of the pass are available, for 48 hours, 72 hours or 5 days of travel within either the Berlin AB or ABC fare zone (including Potsdam and Berlin Schönefeld Airport).

• Berlin Museum Pass - Free entry to over 45 museums, art galleries and historic buildings including the popular museums on the Berlin Museum Island • Berlin Attractions Pass - Free entry to an additional 6 attractions including the Berliner Dom and a hop-on-hop-off open-top bus tour • Travelcard - Free travel on public transport in Berlin covering zones ABC • Free 95+ page Berlin guidebook The Berlin Pass Prices From

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Full-DAY TRIP: BERLIN TO DRESDEN Take a day trip with private bus and tour guide to Dresden – the royal residence of the Kings of Saxony, named ‘The Pearl of the Baroque’ which is still today considered one of Germany’s most-beautiful cities!

It is however more widely-known for the devastating Allied bombing campaign of February 1945. US and Royal Air Force bombers dropped some 3,900 tons of high-explosive and incendiary bombs on the city in the space of three days, destroying 13 square miles of the city. Explore the restored Old Town, including the famous Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche), the Semper Opera House, the ‘Balcony of Europe’ – once Dresden’s defensive rampart on the Elbe River, and the Zwinger Palace, a medieval fortress that houses the Old Masters Gallery, featuring works

by Raphael, Rembrandt, Rubens and others. Learn about Dresden through the ages: from the time of Augustus the Strong, to the horrors of wartime, the Communist era and of course the vibrant city of today!

Take advantage of your free time to visit its world-class museums.

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Asisi Panorama and the Berlin Wall

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FRANKFURT

Rhine Line

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FRANKFURT | Monopol 

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Located in central Frankfurt. 100 wellappointed rooms, all with private facilities, minibar, direct-dial phone, cable-TV, radio. Restaurant.

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This historic hotel is located a short-walk from Frankfurt’s Main Railway Station. It has 297 elegant rooms each with a flatscreen TV, and internet access (fee-applies).

Overlooking the Main River, the hotel is situated beside Frankfurt Opera House.

134 apartments each with stylish décor, flat-screen TV and a laptop safe.

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Munich | Torbraü 

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One of the first of the concentration and extermination camps was situated 15km to the north west of Munich near Dachau. In 1965 a memorial to the victims was created, giving visitors a chance to learn of the atrocities prisoners were forced to suffer. On the tour you are guided around the cells, barracks and gas chamber. The He r as meaning behinds s s tthe pictures S chand se e llin gs t ra S t e exhibits in the museum is explained to s s e inh Neue e ils tr Pinakotek T he you with thought provoking accounts r es Pinakotek ie n s t r Modernefrom of Ga b prisoners’ own experiences e ls b er g the setting the camp until their e r s up ofAlte tr a s Pinakotek sUS e liberation by forces in 1945.

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This unique food tour takes you through the city’s historic district.

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This centrally located historic hotel in Munich is just a 5-minute walk away from the Marienplatz Square. 90 classically furnished rooms with satellite TV.

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Independent Rail Tours City Packages From Munich

City Packages From Munich

New Touring options from Munich Transportation on the following tours is conducted by car, minivan or tour bus, depending on the number of passengers. If the number of participants confirmed on a tour is small, the tour operator may change transportation in a passenger vehicle or minivan driven by the guide, in order to comply with Miller’s guaranteed departure dates.

Rothenburg

Munich & Castles

Munich, Castles & Rothenburg

4 Days - 3 Nights - City Package From Munich

5 Days - 4 Nights - City Package From Munich

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Price Includes:

• 3 nights accommodation at 4-star hotel and buffet breakfast daily • Visits and excursions as mentioned • Arrival transfer from Munich airport or rail station to your hotel by private car • Regular Express Circle tour of Munich with English-language audio guide • Regular excursion to Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castles with English-speaking guide (Apr-Oct: daily; Nov-Mar: Tue - Sun) • Departure transfer from your hotel to the Munich airport or rail station by private car

• 4 nights accommodation at 4-star hotel and buffet breakfast daily • Visits and excursions as mentioned • Arrival transfer from Munich airport or rail station to your Munich hotel by private car • Regular Express Circle tour of Munich with English-language audio guide • Regular excursion to Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castles with English-speaking guide (Apr-Oct: daily; Nov-Mar: Tue - Sun) • Regular excursion to Harburg and Rothenburg with English-speaking guide (Apr-Oct: Wed & Sun) • Departure transfer from your hotel to the Munich airport or rail station by private car

Hohenschwangau Castle

Day 1 | Munich Upon arrival in Munich transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Munich.

Day 2 | Munich Explore Munich on a regular city tour. You may hop-on and hop-off at the stops of your choice and take your time getting around the city. Some recommended stops include the National Theatre, Marienplatz Square with the City Hall and the Frauenkirche Church. Overnight in Munich.

Day 3 | Munich - Neuschwanstein - Linderhof - Munich The tour takes you to the Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castles built for Ludwig II, the king of Bavaria who was also known as the “Mad King“ (entrance fees not included). Return to Munich in the afternoon. Overnight in Munich.

Day 4 | Munich After breakfast, transfer to the Munich airport or rail station.

Day 1 | Munich Upon arrival in Munich transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Munich Day 2 | Munich Explore Munich on a regular city tour. You may hop-on and hop-off at the stops of your choice and take your time getting around the city. Some recommended stops include the National Theatre, Marienplatz Square with the City Hall and the Frauenkirche Church. Overnight in Munich.

Linderhof Castle

Day 4 | Munich - Harburg - Rothenburg - Munich Today you will visit the Harburg fortress and Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Rothenburg, one of the oldest and most-beautiful cities in Romantic Germany! Return to Munich in the afternoon. Overnight in Munich.

Day 5 | Munich After breakfast, transfer to the Munich airport or rail station.

Tilman Riemenschneider Restaurant, Rothenburg

Munich & Castles Tour 4 Days - 3 Nights - City Package From Munich 1 Jan 2015 - 31 Mar 2016

Streets of Rothenburg

Day 3 | Munich - Neuschwanstein Linderhof – Munich The tour takes you to the Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castles built for Ludwig II, the king of Bavaria who was also known as the “Mad King“ (entrance fees not included). Return to Munich in the afternoon. Overnight in Munich.

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Additional Cost: €21 per person for Linderhof & Neuschwanstein Castles entrance fees.

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Munich, Castles, Rothenburg & Salzburg 6 Days - 5 Nights - City Package From Munich Flensburg

Cheese Route

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Belfort Basel Overnight in Munich.

Day 3 | Munich - Neuschwanstein - Linderhof - Munich The tour takes you to the Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castles built for Ludwig II, the king of Bavaria who was also known as the “mad king“ (entrance fees not included). Return to Munich in the afternoon. Overnight in Munich.

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Romantic Road The Romantic Road is a scenic route of 350 kilometres (220 mi) of highway between Würzburg and Füssen in Southern Germany, specifically in Bavaria and BadenWürttemberg, linking a number of picturesque towns and castles.

In medieval times it was a trade route that connected the centre of Germany with the south.

Today this region is thought by many to possess “quintessentially German” scenery and culture, in towns and cities such as Nördlingen, Dinkelsbühl and Rothenburg ob der Tauber and in castles such as Burg Harburg and the famous Neuschwanstein. The Romantic Road is marked along the way with brown signs.

Additional Cost: €21 per person for Linderhof & Neuschwanstein Castles entrance fees.

Panoramic view of Rothenburg Prices are per person in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fluctuation. Rates not valid during certain trade congress meetings. Contact our office for details.

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Return to Munich hotel to the Munich RHINELANDairport or Frankfurt Hanau PALATINATE in the afternoon. Overnight in Munich. airport or rail station. PRAGUE  rail station by private car

City Packages From Munich

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Independent Rail Tours Unique Towns of Germany

Baden-Baden The playground of Europe's royalty and aristocracy in the early 1800s, Germany's famed holiday-resort town of Baden-Baden, in the heart of the Black Forest, still draws thousands of tourists who come each year to relax in the waters. It is home to several art museums, a concert hall, and the Hohenbaden Castle. Baden-Baden is also home to the famous casino, built in the 1850s in the style of the Palace of Versailles, and is worth seeing while on holiday, even for those who do not gamble!

Left-to-right: Carriage rides in Baden-Baden, Trinkhalle (Pump Room) in Baden-Baden

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3 Days - 2 Nights - Belle Epoque Hotel & Der Kleine Prinz Hotel

3 Days - 2 Nights - Belle Epoque Hotel & Der Kleine Prinz Hotel

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BADEN-BADEN Package

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Baden-Baden Belles Prices from Belle Epoque Hotel & Der Kleine Prinz Hotel

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Comfort Room

532

704

Superior Room

582

763

Deluxe Room

531

822

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Valid from 1 Jan - 23 Dec 2015

Arrival transfer from BadenBaden Railway Station to hotel 2 nights accommodation in a comfort room with private facilities, and breakfast daily Afternoon ‘high tea’ served at the hotel One 4-course dinner served at the hotel’s restaurant including a ¼ litre of house wine and a bottle of mineral water One transfer by hotel-car to the funicular (Merkurbergbahn) or to the old castle of BadenBaden (return transfer by own arrangements) Casino entrance per person (Jacket, tie and passport must be carried with you to the venue) Service charges, taxes and VAT*

Der Kleine Prinz Hotel: Comfort Room

* Local city taxes may apply to be paid locally Der Kleine Prinz Hotel: Superior Room

Belle Epoque: Superior Room

Individual nights, including breakfast and Spa Tax. Belle Epoque Hotel & Der Kleine Prinz Hotel Prices from Comfort Room

Baden-Baden Package Prices from Belle Epoque Hotel & Der Kleine Prinz Hotel 190

270

Superior Room

215

320

Deluxe Room

260

380

Valid from 1 Jan - 23 Dec 2015

Comfort Room

621

959

Superior Room

670

1017

Deluxe Room

719

1076

Valid from 1 Jan - 23 Dec 2015

Baden-Baden Casino

Belle Epoque Hotel: Exterior

Belle Epoque FC The hotel is housed in a beautiful Neo-Renaissance Villa in the centre of this Spa town. It is a 5-star hotel in an oasis of luxury and tranquillity. Be spoiled by the friendly service in a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere. Experience the Renaissance of the French Belle Epoque! All of the 20 luxurious rooms and suites are decorated with original antique and contemporary furniture and named after the decor styling.

Der Kleine Prinz Hotel: Exterior

Belle Epoque Hotel: Lobby

Belle Epoque Hotel: Restaurant

Der Kleine Prinz FC In Baden-Baden, the Rademacher family took Antoine de SaintExupéry’s charming storybook tale “The Little Prince” as an inspiration for decorating their hotel. All of the 40 charming rooms and suites have their own individual style, character and atmosphere as well as all modern conveniences you would expect. No two rooms are alike. Each has its own decor and none of the rooms are standard. You will experience a truly unique atmosphere, personal attention and perfect service!

With a history dating back over 150 years and fashioned on the lines of French royal palaces, the Baden-Baden Casino is a temple to the game of chance. At one time, real silver and gold chips were used in the gaming. The games available are casino favourites e.g. roulette, blackjack, baccarat and poker.

The Baden-Baden Casino is the oldest in Germany. The Madame Pompadour Room is even named after the mistress of Louis XV. In 1872, the German government ordered the closing of all German casinos. It would be another 61 years, in 1933, that it would be reopened. It was open until 1944 and then closed again until 1950.

Der Kleine Prinz Hotel: Restaurant Prices are per person in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fluctuation. Rates not valid during trade fairs and congress meetings.

Hotel room photographs may not be specific to the actual room occupied. *City taxes may apply and if applicable are to be paid locally. Contact our office for details.

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Right: Neuschwanstein Castle, Hohenschwangau

Hohenschwangau

Accommodation options for Hohenschwangau

Cheese

Hohenschwangau | Müller  Route Built in 1900, operated by the Holtsee founding family. Located on the lake shore below the SCHLESWIGfamous HOLSTEIN Hohenshwangau Castle, an ideal base for touring the surrounding castles. 43 rooms each with private facilities, phone and TV. Restaurant.

HAMBURG

MECKLENBURGLübeck Ratzeburg WESTERN POMERANIA

Hamburg

BREMEN

Schwerin BRANDENBURG

Fairy Tale Road

Bremen

BERLIN

Celle

Prices from

$159

NORTH RHINE-WESTPHALIA

per person per night, low season, twin share

Magdeburg

SAXONY-ANHALT

seldorf

Leipzig

Cologne

HESSE THURINGIA

ine Rh

R.

 BERLIN

Potsdam

Hannover Hamelin

Weimar

SAXONY

Dresden

Koblenz

ANDNATE Rüdesheim SAARLAND

Frankfurt Rom a

ntic

Festival in Hohenschwangau village

Roa d Würzburg

Heidelberg BADENWÜRTTEMBERG Baden-Baden

German Holidays

LOWER SAXONY

Unique Towns of Germany

Hohenschwangau nestles right up to the mountains, with the Bavarian, Lechtal and Allgäu Alps as a panoramic backdrop. It is set in a region of castles and palaces, mountains and lakes, the loveliest spot in the eastern Allgäu. Two famous castles built by King Ludwig of Bavaria, Neuschwanstein - audacious and other-worldly - and Hohenschwangau romantic and welcoming - sit boldly on their hilltops as if they had been always been there!

BAVARIA

Rothenburg Dinkelsbühl

Horses of Hohenschwangau village

Danube R.

Stuttgart Augsburg

Neuschwanstein Castle in winter

MUSEUM DER BAYERISCHEN KÖNIGE Museum of the Bavarian Kings Explore a permanent unique exhibition within a journey through time into the history of the Wittelsbach Dynasty and their Bavarian Kings. Experience the history of King Ludwig II and his family in the authentic vicinity of the Royal Castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. Precious objects, fascinating stories and interactive media stations will provide you an extraordinary insight into the history of the former Royal Family and their still-living descendants.

Hohenschwangau Castle

Munich Hohenschwangau Füssen

Lake Constance

Prices are per person in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fluctuation. Rates not valid during trade fairs and congress meetings.

Hotel room photographs may not be specific to the actual room occupied. Contact our office for details.

Independent Rail Tours Unique Towns Of Germany

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Left-to-right: Strreets of Rothenburg; Christmas Market at the Town Hall, Rothenburg ©GNTB

Historic Rothenburg

Christmas in Rothenburg

3 Days - 2 Nights - Hotel Eisenhut

3 Days - 2 Nights - Hotel Eisenhut

Price Includes • •

German Holidays

Hotel Eisenhut  Feel at-home in a hotel where hospitality is living history, yet enjoy the modern comforts of an international hotel. Dine in the ambience of past centuries where the culinary arts have been fostered by tradition and presented at your table for your enjoyment. Re-live the memories of an ancient lifestyle and relax in a natural and inviting environment. Each room is unique in size and decor.

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Welcome-drink served in the afternoon at the hotel bar 2 nights accommodation at the First-Class Hotel Eisenhut in a room with private facilities and breakfast daily One 3-course dinner, with a bottle of mineral water, served at the hotel’s restaurant Festive Christmas Dinner served at the hotel’s restaurant Entry ticket to the Christmas Museum The Night Watchman guided walking tour Service charges, taxes & VAT

Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas Museum ©Holidays On Location

Christmas in Rothenburg Prices from Valid 23-25 Dec 2015 & 24-26 Dec 2015

Standard Room

438 470 434

Tauber Valley View Room 497 587 473 Hotel Eisenhut: Rooms

New Year in Rothenburg

Option #1 price includes:

Option #2 price includes:

• 2 nights accommodation at the First-Class Hotel Eisenhut in a room with private facilities, and breakfast daily • Two 3-course dinners, with a bottle of mineral water, served at the hotel’s restaurant • One entry ticket from a choice of 5 museums • The Night Watchman guided walking tour • Horse-drawn carriage ride through the town • Service charges, taxes & VAT

• Welcome-drink served in the afternoon at the hotel bar • 2 nights accommodation at the First-Class Hotel Eisenhut in a room with private facilities, and breakfast daily • One 3-course dinner, with a bottle of mineral water, served at the hotel’s restaurant • Entry ticket to the Christmas Museum • One additional entry ticket from a choice of 5 museums • Service charges, taxes & VAT

Historic Rothenburg - Option 1

Historic Rothenburg - Option 2

Valid 3 Jan - 21 Dec 2015

Valid 3 Jan - 21 Dec 2015

Prices from

Prices from

Standard Room

376 415

372

Standard Room

327

366 335

Tauber Valley View Room

430 532

407

Tauber Valley View Room

385

483

358

3 Days - 2 Nights - Hotel Eisenhut Price Includes • Welcome-drink served in the afternoon at the hotel bar • 2 nights accommodation at the First-Class Hotel Eisenhut in room with private facilities, and breakfast daily • 3-course dinner, with a bottle of mineral water, served at the hotel’s restaurant • Festive New Year Dinner, served at the hotel’s restaurant • Entry ticket to the Christmas Museum • The Night Watchman guided walking tour • Service charges, taxes & VAT

Hotel Eisenhut: Exterior

Hotel Eisenhut: Lobby

Additional nights at Hotel Eisenhut Prices from including breakfast, Valid 3 Jan - 21 Dec 2015 Standard Room

138

190

118

Tauber Valley View Room

168

250

138

Half-board supplement (3-course dinner) A$80 per person, per night additional if option taken.

New Year in Rothenburg Prices from Valid 30 Dec 2015 - 1 Jan 2016 or 31 Dec 2015 - 2 Jan 2016 Standard Room

603

648

599

Tauber Valley View Room

661

765

638

Left-to-right: images of Rothenburg ©GNTB Prices are per person in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fluctuation. Rates not valid during Easter and trade congress meetings.

Hotel room photographs may not be specific to the actual room occupied. Contact our office for details.

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Stay in Rüdesheim At Zum Bären

Relax Rüdesheim at Zum Bären

3 Days - 2 Nights - Hotel Zum Bären

4 Days - 3 Nights - Hotel Zum Bären

Unique Towns Of Germany

Left-to-Right: Rüdesheim, Zum Bären Hotel: Lobby

Price includes: Hotel Zum Bären  The romantic Rhine Valley and Rüdesheim, rank among the world’s most-famous holiday destinations!

Nowhere else on earth can you find so many castles, vineyards and narrow alleys with half-timbered houses. The Hotel Zum Bären - ‘Hotel of the Bears’ - has a ‘home away from home’ atmosphere and is located in a central yet quiet part of town. 22 rooms each with private facilities, phone, cable-TV, safe and hairdryer.

The hotel’s restaurant serves regional & international dishes.

Hotel Zum Bären: Exterior Hotel Zum Bären: Room

Price includes:

1 Apr - 31 Jul 2015

376

460

348

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1 Aug - 27 Oct 2015

493

616

462

Additional nights including breakfast

Welcome drink on arrival 2 nights accommodation at the Hotel Zum Bären in a room with private facilities and breakfast daily • One 3-course dinner, served at the Ratsstube Restaurant, including a ¼ litre of house wine • Cheese Free bike hire daily Route (when available) Holtsee • Service charges, taxes & VAT

Hotel Zum Bären: Room

SCHLESWIGHOLSTEIN

Rudesheim

HAMBURG

LOWER SAXONY

108

162

112

Half board supplement (dinner): A$16 per person, per night

Ratsstube Restaurant BERLIN

Celle

Potsdam

 BERLIN

Magdeburg

Hamelin NORTH Zum Bären: Breakfast Room

SAXONY-ANHALT Hotel Zum Bären: Room

RHINE-WESTPHALIA

Stay in Düsseldorf Rüdesheim RUD48-ZUM-SR11 Prices from

Leipzig

HESSE

1 Aug - 27 Oct 2015

157

130

BRANDENBURG

Hannover

1 Apr - 31 Jul 2015 Cologne

122

1 Aug - 27 Oct 2015

Schwerin

Fairy Tale Road

Bremen

1 Apr - 31 Jul 2015

MECKLENBURGLübeck Ratzeburg WESTERN POMERANIA

Hamburg

BREMEN

256

299

323

362

THURINGIA

ine Rh

R.

Relax in Rüdesheim RUD72-ZUM-RR11 Prices from

245

Weimar

SAXONY

Dresden 260 Rüdesheim

Rüdesheim

Koblenz

RHINELANDPALATINATE Rüdesheim Trier SAARLAND

Frankfurt Rom a

ntic

Roa d Würzburg

Heidelberg BADENWÜRTTEMBERG Baden-Baden

BAVARIA

Rothenburg Dinkelsbühl

Danube R. Aerial view of Rüdesheim

Stuttgart

Prices Augsburg are per person in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fluctuation. Rates not valid during Easter and trade congress meetings.

Contact our office for details. Hotel room photographs may not be specific to the actual room occupied.

Munich

German Holidays

• Welcome drink on arrival • 3 nights accommodation at the Hotel Zum Bären in room with private facilities, and breakfast daily • Two 3-course dinners served at the Ratsstube Restaurant including a ¼ litre of house wine • Boat cruise on the Binger Loch (2½ hours) • Free bike hire daily (when available) • A souvenir gift from Hotel Zum Bären (1 gift per booking) • Service charges, taxes & VAT

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Independent Rail Tours Independent Rail Package

Independent Rail Packages

Left to Right: Alte Opera, Frankfurt © Frankfurt Tourism; Cologne ©GNTB; Hamburg ©GNTB; Photo opportunity in Berlin ©VisitBerlin

Northern Germany Rail Adventure 7 Days / 6 Nights - Independent Rail Package

Price Includes:

German Holidays

Cologne ©GNTB

Hamburg ©GNTB

• Arrival transfer from Frankfurt airport or rail station to your hotel by private car • 6 nights accommodation in 4 star hotels in a room with private facilities & breakfast daily 1 night in Frankfurt 2 nights in Cologne 1 night in Hamburg 2 nights in Berlin • 3-Day German Rail Pass with 3 First-Class transfers including seat reservations (Frankfurt -Cologne, Cologne- Hamburg, Hamburg - Berlin) • 1-Day KD Rhine Pass • 48 Hour Berlin Card + Potsdam WelcomeCard - Zones ABC • Departure transfer from your hotel to Berlin airport or rail station by private car • Service charges, taxes & VAT* Day 1 | Arrive Frankfurt On arrival, transfer by private car to your hotel for your overnight stay in Frankfurt. Frankfurt is the financial and transportation centre of Germany and is the largest financial centre in continental Europe. It is brimming with pubs and bars, nightclubs, restaurants serving food from all quarters of the world and music to suit every taste.

Overnight in Frankfurt

Frankfurt © Frankfurt Tourism

Day 2 | Frankfurt - Cologne Depart Frankfurt by train for Cologne.

Germany’s fourth-largest city, founded by the Romans in 38 BC. It has a long list of sightseeing attractions, led by its famous Dom whose filigree twin spires dominate the impressive Altstadt skyline. Overnight in Cologne Day 3 | Cologne Today, why not use your KD Rhine pass to travel from Cologne along the Rhine River. Overnight in Cologne.

Day 4 | Cologne - Hamburg Depart Cologne by train for Hamburg.

Discover the main sights of this booming city like St. Michälis Church (called Michel), St. Pauli Quarter, Landungsbrücken, Speicherstadt and the brand-new Hafen City before discovering Germany’s largest port on a typical harbour cruise! The evening is free, maybe for a walk along the Reeperbahn. Overnight in Hamburg

Cologne © GNTB

Day 5 | Hamburg - Berlin Depart Hamburg by train for Berlin.

On arrival, make your own way to your hotel, which will be your home for the next two nights. Located in the northeast, Berlin is the German capital. It is a world city of culture, politics, media, and science, with an economy based on the service sector hosting a diverse range of creative industries. Overnight in Berlin.

Day 6 | Berlin Enjoy a day in Berlin or visit Potsdam#.

Overnight in Berlin.

Charlottenburg Palace, Berlin ©GNTB

Day 7 | Depart Berlin Your Independent rail package concludes today with your private departure transfer to Berlin airport or rail station.

Please Note: # Does not include travel or entrance to Potsdam’s Palaces. Must be paid locally.

Cologne ©GNTB

Potsdamer Platz, Berlin ©GNTB

Hotels used in the Northern German Rail Adventure City

4-star hotels

Frankfurt

Monopol Frankfurt

Cologne

Maritim Cologne Hotel

Hamburg Berlin

NH Hamburg City Crowne Plaza Berlin

Northern German Rail Adventure 7 days / 6 nights - Prices from Depart Frankfurt

1563

2494

Valid 13 Apr - 31 Oct 2015* Excludes trade fairs and congress meetings.

Contact our office for further details

Reichstag Building, Berlin ©GNTB Prices are per person in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fluctuation. Rates not valid during trade fairs and congress meetings. Contact our office for details. *City taxes may apply and if applicable are to be paid locally.

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Southern Germany Rail Adventure 7 Days / 6 Nights - Independent Rail Package

Day 5 | Rothenburg to Munich Today travel by train to Munich. Make your own way to your hotel, which will be your home for the next two nights. Munich is a vibrant city filled with sophisticated music, food, theatre and the arts. Take time to discover this gem on the Isar River, just north of the Bavarian Alps. Overnight in Munich.

Price Includes:

Please Note: ~ Package includes seat reservations * Wurzburg to Rothenburg sector requires two train changes; *Rothenburg to Munich sector requires three train changes.

Beer & pretzel snack in Frankfurt © Frankfurt Tourism

Day 1 | Arrive Frankfurt On arrival, transfer by private car to your hotel for your overnight stay in Frankfurt.

Day 2 | Frankfurt Discover the city of Frankfurt. Frankfurt is the financial and transportation centre of Germany and is the largest financial centre in continental Europe.

It is brimming with pubs and bars, nightclubs, restaurants serving food from all quarters of the world and music to suit every taste. Overnight in Frankfurt.

Day 6 | Royal Castles Tour Depart Munich in the morning by coach. Your tour-guide will provide you with the entrance tickets to Linderhof and Neuschwanstein Castles (pay your tour guide locally). Your first stop will be Linderhof Castle for a visit of approximately one hour (unfortunately time does not allow to visit the Moorish Pavilion and Grotto).

Upon arrival in Hohenschwangau, visit Neuschwanstein, the famous “Cinderella Castle”, built for King Ludwig II. Board the coach and return to Munich by 7:00 p.m. Overnight in Munich.

Marienberg Citadel, Würzburg ©GNTB

Day 4 | Würzburg to Rothenburg Depart Würzburg by train for Rothenburg - Germany’s “Jewel of the Middle Ages“. The Altstadt (old town) is a patchwork of winding cobbled-lanes lined with picturesque half-timbered houses. Massive towers like Röderturm and the intact city walls form a ring around Rothenburg and you can walk on top of it to get great views over the city and the Tauber Valley! There is also the Jakobskirche (Church), with an altar by famous wood-carver Tilman Riemenschneider! Overnight in Rothenburg.

3-star hotels

Frankfurt Wurzburg Rothenburg Munich

Munich Festival ©GNTB

Nymphenburg Palace, Berlin ©GNTB

Hotels used in the Southern German Rail Adventure City

Heidelberg ©GNTB

Day 7 | Depart Munich Your independent rail package concludes today with your private departure transfer to Munich airport or rail station.

Day 3 | Frankfurt to Würzburg Depart Frankfurt by train for Würzburg which is one of the loveliest baroque cities in the country! This young and lively city is also a centre of the Franconian Wine Region. Overnight in Wurzburg.

Heidelberg ©GNTB

Old Town of Frankfurt (Romer) ©GNTB

4-star hotels Monopol

Strauss Eisenhut Hotel Torbraü

Southern German Rail Adventure 7 days / 6 nights - Prices from Depart Frankfurt

1807

2755

Valid 7 Apr - 31 Oct 2015 Excludes trade fairs and congress meetings.

Call our office for further details Neuschwanstein Castle ©Cezary Piwowarsk

Prices are per person in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fluctuation. Rates not valid during trade fairs and congress meetings. Contact our office for details. *City taxes may apply and if applicable are to be paid locally.

German Holidays

• Arrival transfer from Frankfurt airport or rail station to your hotel by private car • 6 nights accommodation in 3 and 4 star hotels in a room with private facilities & breakfast daily 2 nights in Frankfurt 1 night in Würzburg 1 night in Rothenburg 2 nights in Munich • 3 Day German Rail Pass with 3 First-Class transfers (Frankfurt - Wurzburg ~, Wurzburg- Rothenburg*, Rothenburg - Munich*) • Royal Castles day tour from Munich • Departure transfer from your hotel to Munich airport or rail station by private car • Service charges, taxes & VAT

Independent Rail Package

Left-to-right: Augsburg © Augsburg Tourism; Heidelberg ©GNTB; Würzburg ©GNTB; Rothenburg ©GNTB

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German Holidays

Independent Rail Tours SELF-DRIVE TOURs

Self-Drive Tours

Left-to-right: Aerial view of Neuschschwanstein Castle; Garden Kingdom of Dessau

Self-drive Tour: Romantic Road

SelF-drive Tour: Different Side of GERMANY

7 Days - 6 Nights - From Frankfurt

7 Days - 6 Nights - From Frankfurt

Price Includes

Price Includes

• 6 nights accommodation in the hotel category of choice and buffet breakfast daily • Economy-category rental car (Opel Astra for 2 pax, Ford Mondeo for 4 pax, VW Caravelle for 6 pax or similar) • Unlimited mileage, A/C • Mandatory insurances (please contact our office for details) • English-speaking assistant for car transfer in Frankfurt on the day of arrival

• 6 nights accommodation in the hotel category of choice and buffet breakfast daily • Economy-category rental car (Opel Astra for 2 pax, Ford Mondeo for 4 pax, VW Caravelle for 6 pax or similar) • Unlimited mileage, A/C • Mandatory insurances (please contact our office for details) • English-speaking assistant for car transfer in Frankfurt on the day of arrival

Not Included Personal expenses, petrol, parking fees, winter tyres, GPS & map

Day 1 | Frankfurt Travel assistance upon arrival in Frankfurt. A representative will help you collect your rental car at the airport and hand over your travel documents.

Overnight in Frankfurt.

Day 2 | Frankfurt – Heidelberg - Freiburg (275 km) This morning, consider joining an optional 2-hour Frankfurt walking city tour. Afterwards, drive to Heidelberg, located on the shores of the Neckar River and is Germany’s oldest university town. In Heidelberg you have time to take an optional 2-hour city walking tour. If weather conditions permit, take the scenic Schwarzwald Hochstrasse to Freudenstadt. Continue onto Freiburg. Overnight in Freiburg.

Day 3 | Freiburg - Lake Titisee Lindau - Füssen (275 km) After breakfast discover the town of Freiburg, famous for its beautiful church tower. Next travel to Lake Titisee, nestled in the legendary Black Forest. Continue on to the small island of Lindau in Lake Constance, which boasts spectacular views of the Alps.

Depending on weather conditions you can take the Alpine road from Lindau to Oberstaufen and Immenstadt to Füssen. Overnight in Füssen.

Self-drive Tour: Romantic Road 7D/6N

Rothenburg

Day 4 | Neuschwanstein - Wieskirche - Oberammergau - Ettal - GarmischPartenkirchen (85 km) Visit the Neuschwanstein Castle, built for Ludwig II. In the afternoon drive to Oberammergau, famous for its Passion Play and lovely crafts. En route you can visit the Wieskirche Church before continuing to the Ettal Benedictine Abbey. Today‘s final destination is Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany’s winter sports capital and site of the 1936 Winter Olympics. Overnight in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Day 5 | Garmisch-Partenkirchen Innsbruck - Linderhof - Munich (250 km) In the morning drive to Innsbruck.

Enjoy this nice city in Austria, located in the Inn valley, in the heart of the Alps.

In the afternoon drive to Munich. On the way you have the possibility to visit Linderhof Castle. Overnight in Munich.

Personal expenses, petrol, parking fees, winter tyres, GPS & map

Day 1 | Frankfurt - Limburg - Koblenz - Cologne Travel assistance upon arrival in Frankfurt.

A representative will help you collect your rental car at the airport and hand over your travel documents.In the morning travel to Limburg to visit the cathedral and old city centre. Then continue to the “Deutsches Eck” (German Corner), where the Mosel River meets the Rhine, near Koblenz. We recommend you to cross the river in a panoramic cable car for a spectacular view and to visit Fort Ehrenbreitstein, the second-largest fort in Europe. Overnight in Cologne.

Day 6 | Munich After breakfast, consider taking a 2-hour Munich walking city tour, were you’ll visit the city’s main attractions, concluding at the Marienplatz Square with its famous clock-tower (optional).

Overnight in Munich.

Day 2 | Cologne - Essen OPTIONAL: Enjoy a sightseeing tour which includes a visit to Cologne Cathedral - Germany’s most famous church. In the afternoon visit a brewery to learn how the famous “Kölsch” beer is made (entrance fee not included).

Overnight in Essen.

Day 7 | Munich – Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Frankfurt (435 km) After breakfast, drive to Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Why not join a optional 1.5-hour Rothenburg city tour, one of the oldest and most-beautiful cities in Romantic Germany! Return to Frankfurt to return your rental car at the Frankfurt airport or other depot.

Day 3 | Essen - Münster Visit the Zollverein Coal Mine Museum in Essen (a UNESCO World Heritage site). Back in its heyday this coal mine was the largest and most-modern coal mine in the world! Make your own way to Münster. This city with its precious old city centre exudes a delightful charm. Overnight in Münster.

3-star Hotel

4-star Hotel

Prices from

Departs daily: 1 Jan 2015 - 31 Mar 2016

Not Included

Hamelin

Day 4 | Münster - Hamelin - Goslar In the morning travel to Hamelin, to relive the folktale about the famous flute player as you travel along Germany’s Grand Fairytale Circle Tour.

Another fascinating destination is the old city centre of Goslar (UNESCO), packed with churches and chapels that define the image of this incredible town! Optional excursion to visit the Rammelsberg Mines (UNESCO).

Overnight in Goslar.

Day 5 | Goslar - Harz – Dessau After a short drive, board a train that will take you to the top of Brocken Mountain (1,125 m) in the Harz Region (not included). Then continue to Dessau with its famous Bauhaus (UNESCO).

Here we find another UNESCO site, the Garden Kingdom: over 140 km² of beautifully-landscaped gardens and lovely castles nestled along the shores of the Elba and Mulde Rivers.

Overnight in Dessau.

Day 6 | Dessau – Wittenberg - Lübbenau Travel on your own to Wittenberg to visit the largest Reformation Museum in the world. You may also visit the Schlosskirche Church which houses the tomb of Martin Luther. Overnight in Lübbenau.

Day 7 | Lübbenau - Potsdam - Berlin The Spree River forms a labyrinth with more than 300 creeks, perfect for an unforgettable canoe-ride through this lovely nature reserve with small villages and farms! Afterwards we recommend to visit Potsdam to admire the beautiful park and Sanssouci palace (UNESCO). In the afternoon arrival in Berlin.

Self-drive Tour: Different Side of Germany 7D/6N

3-star Hotel

4-star Hotel

1715

1869

Prices from 1829

1158

Prices are per person in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fluctuation.

1998

2283

Departs daily: 1 Jan 2015 - 31 Mar 2016

2169

Prices are per person in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fluctuation.

Prices are per person in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fluctuation. Rates not valid during certain trade congress meetings. Contact our office for details.

Departure and arrival times/places are subject to change. Due to possible changes during the year, all departure dates/places will be advised on our confirmation.

2400

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Cycling Tour

HIKING Tour

Cycling Tour: Romantic Road

Hiking Tour: Around Zugspitze

7 Days - 6 Nights - From Rothenburg

7 Days - 6 Nights - From Garmisch

Price Includes

• 6 nights accommodation including breakfast daily • Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel • Guided city tour Rothenburg with the night watchman • Rieskrater-Museum Nördlingen entrance fees • Best elaborated route • Detailed travel documents with maps • Service hotline

• 6 nights accommodation including breakfast daily • Welcome meeting • Half board: min. 3-course dinner • Luggage transfer • Downhill cable-car fare Ehrwald • Fare Zugspitzbahn from Eibsee to Garmisch • Transfer into Gaistal • Carefully elaborated route • Detailed route instructions • Service hotline

Bike rentAl not InCluded see hire prices below

Rothenburg Loop Tour.

This tour leads you along the Romantic Road to Nördlingen, from where you will follow the Jagst River to Kirchberg before returning to Rothenburg.

Day 1 | Arrive Rothenburg ob der Tauber The town is the epitome of medieval urban romanticism and has been immortalised by artists such as Spitzweg and Richter.

Day 2 | Rothenburg – Dinkelsbühl (approx. 45 km) Today cycle from the Tauber Valley in the direction of the historic town of Feuchtwangen, the focal point of which is the medieval Market Square.

Continue on towards Dinkelsbühl, the name of which points to the importance of spelt-wheat (Dinkel) growing in the area in past times.

Day 3 | Dinkelsbühl – Nördlingen (approx. 40 km) After the romantic lane ways of Dinkelsbühl, a natural phenomenon awaits you in Nördlingen: approximately 15 million years ago a meteor measuring over a kilometre in length crashed here and formed a crater with a diameter of 12 kilometres.

Day 4 | Nördlingen – Ellwangen (approx. 45 km) Today’s route takes you through unspoilt landscapes and small villages towards Ellwangen, which is your destination for the day. The Basilica dating from the Late Romanesque Period, as well as the extensive renaissance castle are worth a visit here.

Day 5 | Ellwangen – Kirchberg (approx. 45 km) Today continue following along the Jagst River towards Kirchberg, “the pearl of the Altmühl Valley”. En route lies Crailsheim, where you should stop to view the Town Hall Tower, from where you will have a panoramic view of the town and the surrounding countryside!

Not Included • Entrance fee gorges (partly reduced fees with Kurkarte) • Train fare from Klais to Mittenwald • Public transport Route difficulty  Varied walking tour only requiring a good basic fitness.

Day 1 | Garmisch Individual journey to Garmisch Partenkirchen for overnight stay.

Day 2 | Garmisch - Mittenwald/Klais The day commences with a walk through Partnach Gorge, where the waters of Wetterstein Massif meet. Continue via hills and alpine pastures to Klais or Mittenwald. Walking time: approx. 5 hrs.

Day 3 | Mittenwald/Klais - Leutasch Enjoy the contrasting walk along Leutascher Ache into the valley. Past hamlets and meadows covered in flowers with the backdrop of the Wetterstein Massif you walk into the widening Leutasch valley.

Walking time: approx. 4 hrs.

Day 4 | Day off or lake walking tour Take a chance to relax today or to take a walk to the lakes in and around Seefeld. Alternatively you can opt for an excursion on one of the Seefelder summits. Return to Leutasch by bus.

Walking time: approx. 3 hrs.

Day 5 | Leutasch - Ehrwald Transfer into Gaistal Valley. Walk on Ganghofer Path and up to Ehrwalder Alpine Pasture. Here Bavarian author Ludwig Ganghofer sought retreat. Take the cablecar down into the valley and continue to Ehrwald. Walking time: approx. 5 hrs.

Day 6 | Ehrwald - Garmisch Walk up to the foothills of Zugspitze and famous Eibsee scenic view. The tour concludes on the banks of lovely Eibsee lake with full view of the Zugspitze-Garmisch panorama. Take the Zugspitze train back to Garmisch.

Walking time: approx. 4.5 hrs.

Day 7 | Garmisch Individual departure or additional days.

Day 6 | Kirchberg – Langenburg – Rothenburg (approx. 60 km) Back again in Rothenburg you will have the opportunity to round off your holiday against the medieval backdrop of the town. An evening tour of the town with a watchman guide should not be missed!

Day 7 | Departure or extra nights After breakfast your cycling tour concludes, however, we would be more than happy to extend your stay in Rothenburg!

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German Holidays

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Cycling Tour / Hiking Tour

Left-to-right: Streets of Rothenburg; Hiking around the Zugspitze area

Independent Tours Escorted CoachRail TourS

Escorted Coach TourS Escorted Coach Tours These tours with Guaranteed Departure Dates have been especially-designed for travellers who enjoy sharing their impressions and experiences with likeminded travel companions while saving money. By travelling with a group on scheduled departure dates, travellers save money and have more fun. A professional guide will show you the highlights on the trip and give you an overview of traditions and local customs.

Left to right: Residence in Würzburg, Black Forest traditional costume

The Enchanting North

6 Days - 5 Nights - Departs Frankfurt - Escorted Coach Tour Day 3 | Cologne - Hamburg After breakfast depart for Hamburg.

Upon arrival, enjoy a sightseeing city tour on the Elbe River. Hamburg is known for its elegant historic boulevards, impressive port (the second largest in Europe) and famous St. Pauli Neighbourhood. Accommodation at the Novotel Alster Hotel**** or similar.

German Holidays

Price includes: • Transfer from Frankfurt Airport to your hotel (on day 1 of the tour) • 6 nights accommodation at the hotels described or similar and buffet breakfast daily • Transportation by car, minivan or bus from day 2 - day 6 (depending on number of participants) • English-speaking tour-guide during the entire tour (driver-guide for groups of 7 persons or less) • Visits and excursions as detailed in the program • Rhine cruise • Train ride Berlin - Frankfurt incl. reserved seating in 2nd class • Admission to Sanssouci Palace • Service charges, taxes & VAT

Day 4 | Hamburg - Berlin This morning you have time to relax or explore the city. In the afternoon travel to Berlin. Accommodation at the NH Friedrichstrasse Hotel**** or similar.

Day 5 | Berlin In the morning visit Berlin’s many wellknown historic locations, like Under den Linden Avenue, the State Opera and the Brandenburg Gate. There will also be time to explore the modern parts of the city, such as the German Parliament and Potsdam Square. The afternoon is free to explore at your leisure. Accommodation at the NH Friedrichstrasse Hotel**** or similar.

Day 1 | Frankfurt Arrive in Frankfurt and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to explore at your leisure. At first glance, Frankfurt impresses visitors with its modern skyscrapers. Accommodation at the Mövenpick Frankfurt City Hotel**** or similar.

Day 2 | Frankfurt - Rüdesheim - St. Goar - Cologne In the morning travel to Rüdesheim for a sightseeing tour of the historic city centre. Board the boat for aDENMARK cruise to the Lorelei Valley which follows the most picturesque stretch of the Rhine. After disembarking in St. Goar continue to Cologne. Accommodation at the Maritim Hotel**** or similar.

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5 Days - 4 Nights - Departs Frankfurt - Escorted Coach Tour

Price includes: • Transfer from Frankfurt Airport to your hotel (on day 1 of the tour) • 4 nights accommodation at the hotels described or similar and buffet breakfast daily • Half-board including traditional Black Forest Dinner • Transportation by car, minivan or bus during the entire tour (depending on number of participants) • English-speaking tour-guide during the entire tour (driver-guide for groups of 7 persons or less) • Visits and excursions as detailed in the program • Admission to Heidelberg Castle and Vogtsbauernhöfe Museum • Visit to a cuckoo-clock visitor centre • Visit to a local Black Forest farm with cheese-tasting • Service charges, taxes & VAT

Day 3 | Baden-Baden - Black Forest - Oberharmersbach Travel to Freudenstadt via the high route through the Black Forest, one of the most-scenic tourist-routes in Germany!

This route offers views of the Rhine Valley and the Vosges Mountains in the background. The drive includes stunning landscapes such as Mummel Lake.

Dinner and accommodation at the Hotel Bären or similar in Oberharmersbach, in the heart of the Black Forest.

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Day 4 | Oberharmersbach Freiburg - Breitnau This morning visit the Vogtsbauernhöfe Open-Air Museum, for an overview of the history and culture of the Black Forest. The authentic displays give a wonderful impression of the traditional architecture and economy of Black Forest Region. Continue on to Freiburg, famous for its beautiful church-tower.

Enjoy a typical Black Forest dinner and overnight in a romantically located hotel.

Accommodation at the Best Western Hotel Hofgut Sternen or similar.

Day 5 | Breitnau - Titisee - Frankfurt AMSTERDAM Day 1 | Frankfurt Arrive at Frankfurt Airport and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to explore at your leisure. Frankfurt is the financial and commercial heart of Germany, with a fascinating contrast between the modern and historic parts of the city. Dinner and accommodation at the Hotel Mövenpick Frankfurt City or similar.

After breakfast your first stop is the cuckoo clock visitor centre to learn more about these traditional clocks. Next we visit a traditional small farm where you may sample delicious local cheeses and see what life is like in the Black Forest.

Around noon we arrive at Lake Titisee and then continue to Frankfurt Airport.

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Day 6 | Berlin - Potsdam - Berlin - Frankfurt After breakfast travel to Potsdam, situated on a natural island, surrounded by tributaries and channels of the Havel River. Visit the Sanssouci Palace and Park. With more than 300 hectares, this lovely park features hundreds of species COPENHAGEN  of plants and trees. In the afternoon return by train to Frankfurt.

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Day 2 | Frankfurt Heidelberg - Baden-Baden This morning travel to Heidelberg to visit its famous castle, followed by a tour of the historic city centre.

Idyllically located on the shores of the Neckar River, Heidelberg is Germany’s oldest university town and one of the most popular destinations in the country! Continue to Baden-Baden, the former summer residence of the European nobility. Another attraction is the casino, at the foot of the Black Forest. Dinner and accommodation at the Hotel Holiday Inn Express or similar.

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The Magic of the Black Forest 5 days / 4 nights - Prices from Depart Frankfurt

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Escorted Coach TourS Special NOTE

Transport for up to 7 Passengers with driver/guide

Transport for 8-22 Passengers with driver & guide

Transport for 23-44 Passengers with driver & guide

Transport for 45-61 Passengers with driver & guide

Romantic Germany

7 Days - 6 Nights - Departs Frankfurt - Escorted Coach Tour

Price includes:

Day 2 | Frankfurt - Heidelberg – Black Forest In the morning travel from Frankfurt to Heidelberg. Visit the famous castle ascending with the cable-car and enjoy a sightseeing tour of its historic city centre. Idyllically located on the shores of the Neckar River, Heidelberg is Germany’s oldest university town and one of the most-popular destinations in the country! Continue to the famous Black Forest Region. Tonight you will have an authentic experience: Enjoy a typical Black Forest dinner and overnight in a romantically-located hotel. If you like, have a little walk to the beautiful Ravenna Gorge or see the region’s oldest chapel, both are next to the hotel.

Accommodation at the Best Western Hotel Hofgut Sternen***+ or similar.

Day 3 | Black Forest - Lake Titisee - Lindau - Füssen After breakfast enjoy a short presentation on the cuckoo clock production.

Continue to a small traditional Black Forest farm for a cheese-tasting and to see the true life of the Black Forest.

Then travel to Lake Titisee, nestled in the legendary Black Forest. Continue to the small island of Lindau in Lake Constance, which boasts spectacular views of the Alps! Depending on weather conditions travel the Alpine road from Lindau to Oberstaufen and Immenstadt to the final destination Füssen, the southernmost point on our tour. Accommodation at the Hotel Hirsch**** or similar.

Day 4 | Neuschwanstein – Wieskirche - Oberammergau – Linderhof - Garmisch-Partenkirchen We begin the day with a visit to Neuschwanstein Castle, built for Ludwig II, the notorious “Mad King“. In the midday travel to Oberammergau, famous for its Passion Play and its lovely crafts.

Along the way visit the Wieskirche Church before continuing on to visit Linderhof Castle. This is one of the 3 castles built for King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the only one where the king actually lived for a significant amount of time. Later we have a brief stop at the Ettal Benedictine Abbey.

Today‘s final destination is GarmischPartenkirchen, Germany’s winter sports capital and site of the 1936 Winter Olympics. This mountainous region also features Germany’s highest peak, Zugspitze (2.962 m). Accommodation at the Rheinischer Hof**** or similar.

Day 5 | Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Innsbruck - Munich Today we enjoy a sightseeing tour of Innsbruck, Austria, located in the Inn Valley, in the heart of the Alps. As an alternative excursion you may also ascend to the top of Zugspitze (instead of Innsbruck, not included). In the afternoon we travel to Munich. Accommodation at Holiday Inn Munich City Centre**** or similar.

Day 7 | Munich - Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Frankfurt After breakfast travel to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Romantic Germany for a sightseeing tour of this lovely medieval town concluding with a Schneeballen (snow ball) tasting, a pastry considered the signature dish of Rothenburg. Continue on to Frankfurt.

The program concludes at Frankfurt Airport, approximately 6:00 pm.

Black Forest Region Home of the cuckoo clock, the Schwarzwald (Black Forest) gets its name from its canopy of evergreens.

The vast expanse of hills, valleys, rivers and forests stretching from the spa town of Baden-Baden to the Swiss border, from the Rhine to Lake Constance.

The northern section, with its hilly but relatively gentle terrain is home to several charming towns. Many of the Black Forest’s most impressive sights are in the located near the  Triberg, university city of Freiburg; BERLIN cuckoo clock capital of Creation; and the charming river-valley city of St Blasien in the southeast.

Discover its rich history and heritage on visits to castles, churches, monasteries and marvel at the handicrafts of past eras.

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Day 1 | Frankfurt Arrival at Frankfurt airport and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to spend at your leisure. Frankfurt is the financial and commercial heart of Germany, a city full of fascinating contrasts between modern development and historic landmarks. At 7 pm you will meet your guide at the welcome-dinner at the hotel. Accommodation at the Hotel Mövenpick Frankfurt City**** or similar.

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Departs Sundays - 2015 Dates: May 24*, Jun 28, Jul 26, Aug30 , Sep 27**, Oct 11, Dec 27 Private tours can also be arranged.

Please note, departure and arrival times/places are subject to change. Due to possible changes during the year, all departure dates/places will be advised on our confirmation. During fair periods a supplement may be charged with regard to accommodation or a suitable alternative may be chosen in the surrounding region. Prices are per person in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fluctuation.

German Holidays

• Transfer from Frankfurt Airport to your hotel (only on day 1 of the tour) • 6 nights accommodation at the hotels described or similar and buffet breakfast daily • Transportation by car, minivan or bus during the entire tour (depending on number of participants) • English-speaking tour-guide during the entire tour (driver-guide for groups of 7 persons or less) • Welcome dinner in Frankfurt, traditional Black Forest Dinner and typical regional farewelldinner in Munich • Admission to Heidelberg, Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castles • Visits and excursions as detailed in the program • Visit to a cuckoo clock visitor centre • Visit to a local Black Forest farm with cheese-tasting • “Snow ball” tasting in Rothenburg • Service charges, taxes & VAT

Day 6 | Munich After breakfast we visit the city’s main attractions, concluding the tour at the Marienplatz Square with its famous clock tower. The capital of Bavaria state, Munich, is famous for its Oktoberfest, which is annually-celebrated in September. The afternoon is free to explore at your leisure.

In the evening enjoy a traditional Bavarian Dinner. Accommodation at Holiday Inn Munich City Centre**** or similar.

Escorted Coach TourS

Transportation on this tour is conducted by car, minivan or tour bus, depending on the number of passengers. If the number of participants confirmed on a tour is small, the operator may change transportation in a passenger vehicle or minivan driven by the guide, in order to comply with the operator’s guaranteed departure dates.

Tour operated by Miller Incoming GmbH.

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Escorted Coach TourS

Left-to-right: Hamburg; Linderhof Castle

Fascinating Germany

12 Days - 11 Nights - Departs Frankfurt - Escorted Coach Tour

German Holidays

Price includes: • Transfer from Frankfurt Airport to your hotel (on day 1 of the tour) • 11 nights accommodation at the hotels described or similar and buffet breakfast daily • Transportation by car, minivan or bus from day 2 - day 6 (depending on number of participants) • English-speaking tour-guide during the entire tour (driver-guide for groups of 7 persons or less) • Visits and excursions as detailed in the program • Rhine cruise • Train ride Berlin - Frankfurt including reserved seating in 2nd class • Welcome dinner in Frankfurt, traditional Black Forest Dinner and typical regional farewelldinner in Munich • Admission to Sanssouci Palace, Heidelberg, Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castles • Visit to a cuckoo clock visitor centre • Visit to a local Black Forest farm with cheese-tasting • “Snow ball” tasting in Rothenburg • Service charges, taxes & VAT

Day 2 | Frankfurt - Rüdesheim - St. Goar - Cologne In the morning travel to Rüdesheim for a short tour of the city‘s historic centre.

Board a boat and sail along the most -picturesque stretch of the Rhine: the Lorelei Valley. Disembark in St. Goar and travel to Cologne. Overnight in a four-star hotel in Cologne.

Day 3 | Cologne - Hamburg After breakfast depart for Hamburg.

Upon arrival enjoy a city sightseeing tour. The city is internationally-known for its elegant boulevards, the port, which is the second-largest in Europe, and the most-famous neighbourhood of St. Pauli! Overnight in a four-star hotel in Hamburg.

Day 5 | Berlin This morning visit the capital‘s historic highlights, such as “Unter den Linden“ Boulevard, remnants of the wall and the Brandenburg Gate. You will also explore the more modern parts of the city, including the German Parliament Buildings and Potsdam Square. Afternoon is free to visit Berlin at your leisure. Overnight in a four-star hotel in Berlin.

Day 6 | Berlin - Potsdam - Frankfurt After breakfast travel to Potsdam to visit the Sanssouci Palace and Park. In the afternoon board a high-speed train and travel from Berlin to Frankfurt. Transfer to the Mövenpick Frankfurt City hotel with dinner with the rest of the group.

Overnight in Frankfurt.

Day 7 | Frankfurt – Heidelberg – Black Forest This morning travel from Frankfurt to Heidelberg. Visit the famous castle ascending with the cable-car and enjoy a sightseeing tour of its historic city centre!

Continue to the Black Forest Region.

Tonight enjoy a typical Black Forest Dinner and overnight in a romanticallylocated hotel. Accommodation at the Hotel Hofgut Sternen***+ or similar.

Day 8 | Black Forest Lake Titisee - Lindau - Füssen After breakfast enjoy a short presentation on the cuckoo-clock production.

Continue to a small traditional Black Forest farm for a cheese-tasting and see the true life of the Black Forest.

Travel to Lake Titisee, nestled in the legendary Black Forest. Continue the tour to the small island of Lindau in Lake Constance, which boasts views of the Alps. Depending on weather conditions take the Alpine Road from Lindau to Oberstaufen and Immenstadt to Füssen.

Overnight in a four-star hotel in Fussen.

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Day 1 | Frankfurt Arrive in Frankfurt and transfer to your four-star hotel in Frankfurt. Frankfurt boasts impressive modern skyscrapers while preserving its delightful charm.

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Day 4 | Hamburg - Berlin You are free to explore at your leisure this morning. In the afternoon transfer to Berlin.

Overnight in a four-star hotel in Berlin.

Day 9 | Neuschwanstein Linderhof - Garmisch-Partenkirchen After breakfast, visit Neuschwanstein Reichenstraße, Fussen Castle, built for Ludwig II. In the Day 11 | Munich afternoon travel to Oberammergau, After breakfast visit the city’s main famous for its Passion Play. Along the attractions, concluding the tour at the way visit the Wieskirche Church before Marienplatz Square with its famous continuing the tour to visit Linderhof clock-tower. Munich, the capital Castle. This is one of the 3 castles built of Bavaria state, is famous for its

by King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the only Oktoberfest. The afternoon is free to one where the king actually lived for a explore at your leisure. In the evening significant amount of time. After a brief enjoy a traditional Bavarian Dinner. stop at the Ettal Benedictine Abbey. Overnight in a four-star hotel in Munich.

Today‘s final destination is GarmischPartenkirchen. This mountainous region Day 12 | Munich features Zugspitze, Germany’s highest Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Frankfurt peakn at 2,962m. Accommodation at After breakfast travel to Rothenburg ob der the Rheinischer Hof**** or similar. DENMARK Tauber, one of the oldest and most-beautiful cities in Romantic Germany for a sightseeing Day 10 | Garmisch-Partenkirchen tour of this lovely medieval town concluding - Innsbruck - Munich with a Schneeballen (snow ball) tasting, a In the morning enjoy a sightseeing tour pastry considered the signature dish of of Innsbruck, Austria, located in the Rothenburg. Travel on to Frankfurt. The Inn Valley, in the heart of the Alps. As program concludes at Frankfurt Airport an alternative excursion you may also at approximately 6:00 pm. ascend to the top of Zugspitze (instead of Innsbruck, not included). In the Hamburg afternoon travel to Munich. Overnight in a four-star hotel in Munich.

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Please note, departure and arrival times/places are subject to change. Due to possible changes during the year, all departure dates/places will be stated on our confirmation. During fair periods a supplement may be charged with regard to accommodation or a suitable alternative may be chosen in the surrounding region. Prices are per person in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fluctuation.

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Left-to-right: Nuremberg; Neuschwanstein Castle in Hohenschwangau

Germany & its magnificent cultural heritage 15 Days - 14 Nights - Departs Frankfurt - Escorted Coach Tour

Day 10 | Bamberg - Nuremberg - Munich In the morning briefly travel through Nuremberg, a metropolis that has preserved much of its medieval charm.

Your final destination today is Munich, the capital of the state of Bavaria.

Price includes:

Day 1 | Frankfurt – Cologne Travel to Rüdesheim and visit the city.

Embark on a boat for a tour along the most beautiful and famous stretch of the Rhine: the Lorelei Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Cologne for a sightseeing tour of the city and a visit to the most famous cathedral in Germany.

Day 2 | Cologne - Essen - Münster Cologne is the gateway to the Ruhr River basin, also known as the cradle of industrialization in Germany! Overnight in Münster.

Day 5 | Hamburg - Lübeck - Schwerin Travel from Hamburg to Lübeck. This city with its lovely old houses was once one of the most-important centres of the Hanseatic League and was declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1987.

Continue to Schwerin, famous for its castle that stands on an island in the centre of town.

Day 6 | Schwerin – Berlin Visit Schwerin Castle and then continue to Berlin, the capital of Germany. A divided city during the Cold War, it is now one of the mostimportant cultural-centres in Europe and boasts exquisite museums, such as the Pergamon, and fascinating architecture, such as Potsdam Square!

Day 12 | Munich – Wieskirche - Füssen On the way to Füssen visit Oberammergau, a picturesque town known for its annual DENMARK Passion play, impressive crafts and the lovely Wieskirche Church, a UNESCO Heritage monument and an important pilgrimage destination in Bavaria!

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 | Heidelberg - Frankfurt Day 15 After a visit to Heidelberg Castle and the historic centre. The tour concludes at Frankfurt Airport.

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Day 7 | Berlin In the morning visit some of the many city attractions, including the Brandenburg Gate, the Island of Museums (a UNESCO Site) and the German Parliament Building. In the afternoon enjoy a pleasant river cruise BELGIUM on the Spree (approx. 1 hour) and some free time to explore the city’s fabulous shopping destinations!

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Day 8 | Berlin - Potsdam -Weimar Visit Potsdam and the Sanssouci Palace (UNESCO). The former residence of the Prussian kings is a lovely city filled with palaces and gardens. Next travel FRANCE to Weimar, the home-town of famous personalities such as Goethe, Schiller, Bach and Liszt.

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CZECH REPUBLIC Heidelberg

Day 9 | Weimar - Bamberg Sightseeing tour of Weimar. The cradle of the Bauhaus Movement and the 1999 European Cultural Capital, Weimar features an amazing collection of classic architecture (UNSECO World Heritage).

In the afternoon continue to Bamberg.

This town is famous for its smoked beer and features a lovely old city centre.

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Day 4 | Hamburg Free day at your leisure to explore Hamburg. Although 100 km from the ocean, Hamburg owes its fame to its world-renowned port. It has more bridges than Venice and features many lovely attractions, such as the Michel Church (the city’s symbol) and the Jungfernstieg and City Hall.

Day 14 | Constance – Black Forest - Heidelberg This morning travel via the high road through the Black Forest and enjoy magnificent views of forest and canyons on the way to Baden-Baden, the former residence of Europe’s nobility. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of this elegant spa resort and then continue to Heidelberg.

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Day 3 | Münster - Bremen - Hamburg After breakfast enjoy a sightseeing tour of Münster, famous for its beautiful historic centre where antique buildings coexist harmoniously with modern development. Continue to Bremen. Set on the banks of the Weser River, it is known around the world as the city of the Bremen Town Musicians from the Brothers Grimm Fairytale. The statue of the musicians next to the beautiful city hall and the statue of Roland have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004. In the afternoon travel to Hamburg.

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Day 11 | Munich This morning visit the city’s attractions, such as the Marienplatz Square with the elegant city hall, the Viktualienmarkt with delicious gourmet products and the Hofbräuhaus Brewery. In the afternoon you are free to explore this city at your leisure.

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Germany & Its magnificent cultural heritage 15 days / 14 nights - Prices from Depart Frankfurt

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Departs daily: 1 Jan 2015 - 31 Mar 2016 Private tours can also be arranged.

Please note, departure and arrival times/places are subject to change. Due to possible changes during the year, all departure dates/places will be advised on our confirmation. During fair periods a supplement may be charged with regard to accommodation or a suitable alternative may be chosen in the surrounding region. Prices are per person in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fluctuation.

German Holidays

• 14 nights accommodation at the hotels described or similar and buffet breakfast daily • Transportation by car, minivan or bus during the entire tour (depending on number of participants) • English-speaking tour-guide during the entire tour (driver-guide for groups of 7 persons or less) • Visits and excursions as detailed in the program • Admission to Sanssouci Palace and the castles in Schwerin, Neuschwanstein and Heidelberg • Boat tour on the Rhine (1.5 hrs) and the Spree (1 hr) • Service charges, taxes & VAT

Day 13 | Füssen – Neuschwanstein Castle – Lake Constance - Constance In the morning visit Neuschwanstein Castle, built for Ludwig II. Today, Neuschwanstein is one of the most-famous and most visited attractions in Southern Germany!

Continue via the beautiful region around Allgäu to Lake Constance, which forms the border between Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

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Left-to-right: Frankfurt Christmas Market © GNTB; Christmas Pewter Decorations © Bayern

Christmas Markets

7 Days - 6 Nights - Departs Frankfurt - Escorted Coach Tour

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German Holidays

Augsburg Christmas Market © Bayern

German Christmas Markets The magical world of traditional German Christmas Markets is casting more visitors under its spell every year! The historic Markets, held in cities, towns and villages throughout the country, are becoming increasingly more popular, due, no doubt, to the enchanting Festive Season atmosphere they evoke.

The Christmas fairs and markets of Germany are unique. If you're tired of commercialism taking over this holiday period and would like to get right away for a real traditional and romantic Christmas Market, you may wish to consider heading to Germany where gifts are not mass-produced but craft work of real quality!

Here you can purchase all kinds of Christmas merchandise and gifts, especially traditional things such as crib figurines, toys, wood carvings, marionettes, candles and lambskin shoes. Many are difficult to resist - as will be the glass of delicious mulled wine you are offered and the baked apples that are very welcome on crisp winter days.

• Transfer from Frankfurt Airport to your hotel (on day 1 of the tour) • 6 nights accommodation at the hotels described or similar and buffet breakfast daily • Transportation by car, minivan or bus during the entire tour • English-speaking tour-guide during the entire tour (driver-guide for groups of 7 persons or less) • Visits and excursions as detailed in the program • Visit of the Berlin TV tower • Service charges, taxes & VAT

Experience the magical atmosphere of Advent in Germany! Christmas Markets are a wonderful German tradition, a magical time with sparkling lights and beautifully decorated streets. Take an afternoon stroll and savour typical regional dishes accompanied by a glass of “Glühwein“ (mulled wine). Visit charming medieval towns like Rothenburg and Nuremberg and modern cities such as Dresden and Berlin to soak up the German culture! Get into the festive holiday spirit and wait for the first snowflakes to fall.

Day 1 | Frankfurt Arrival at Frankfurt Airport and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to spend at leisure. Accommodation at the Hotel Mövenpick Frankfurt City**** or similar.

Day 2 | Frankfurt – Würzburg Rothenburg ob der Tauber Depart from Frankfurt to Würzburg and enjoy a sightseeing tour of a city with more than 1300 years of history! The old residence of Würzburg is a UNESCO Heritage site. Continue to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the most beautiful city along the famous Romantic Route! Its small streets and historic buildings remind us of medieval times. Visit the city and tour the Christmas Market. Accommodation at the Hotel Mittermeier**** or similar.

Day 3 | Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Nuremberg Continue to Nuremberg. Explore the city with your guide. The Christkindlesmarket, Nuremberg’s Christmas Market, is one of the most-famous Markets in Germany!

With almost 400 years of history, the market draws more than 2 million visitors a year. Accommodation at the Hotel Maritim**** or similar.

Day 4 | Nuremberg – Dresden In the morning depart for Dresden, one of the most-beautiful cities in Germany and a combination of tradition and modern times determine its cultural charm. Visit the famous “Striezelmarkt” Christmas Market, first documented in 1434, it is Germany’s oldest Christmas Market. Every year more than 2.5 million people visit Dresden’s Altmarkt Square to soak up the bustling atmosphere of this charming market. Overnight at the Hotel Maritim**** or similar.

Day 5 | Dresden – Berlin After breakfast enjoy a city Tour of Dresden. Visit the recently-restored Frauenkirche Church, the famous Dresden Opera House, the Imperial Zwinger Palace and enjoy a stroll along the Elbe River. Early afternoon travel to Berlin, German’s capital and one of the most important cities in Europe! Visit one of its many Christmas Markets. Accommodation at the Hotel Maritim**** or similar Day 6 | Berlin This morning begin the day with a visit of the TV Tower, from where you will have a spectacular view over the capital.

Afterwards visit Berlin’s many wellknown historic locations, like Under den Linden Avenue, the State Opera and the Brandenburg Gate. There will also be time to explore the modern parts of the city, such as the German Parliament Building and Potsdam Square. The afternoon is free to explore the city at your leisure. Accommodation at the Hotel Maritim**** or similar.

Day 7 | Berlin After breakfast transfer to the airport.

End of tour.

BERLIN 

Dresden ine Rh

The ambience is further enhanced by the aromas of hot chestnuts, grilled sausages and other tasty snacks! Youngsters especially, will be attracted to the gingerbread biscuits known as Lebkuchen, marzipan figures and other sweets.

R.

FRANKFURT Würzburg

Nuremburg

Rothenburg

Danube R. Christmas Markets 7 days / 6 nights - Prices from Depart Frankfurt

2131

2551

1917

Departs Frankfurt on Sun: 6 Dec 2015 Private tours can also be arranged : 1 Dec – 20 Dec 2015 (Departures: daily ) Dresden Christmas Market

Handmade decorations at the Christmas Markets

Lake Constance

Please note, departure and arrival times/places are subject to change. Due to possible changes during the year, all departure dates/places will be advised on our confirmation. During fair periods a supplement may be charged with regard to accommodation or a suitable alternative may be chosen in the surrounding region. Prices are per person in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fluctuation.

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Christmas in Rothenburg

3 Days - 2 Nights - Rothenburg Christmas Package

Christmas in Rothenburg

Left-to-right: Munich Christmas Market; Rothenburg Christmas Market © Bayern

Price Includes

Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas Museum ©Holidays On Location

Christmas in Rothenburg Prices from Valid 23-25 Dec 2015 & 24-26 Dec 2015

Standard Room

438 470 434

Tauber Valley View Room 497 587 473

Käthe Wohlfahrt & The Christmas Village Käthe Wohlfahrt is famous around the world for her Christmas village. It sells Christmas decorations of all kinds, from traditional German to more modern creations. It also houses a Christmas museum and puts on special exhibits during the festive period. Explore the hundreds of nutcrackers, incense smokers, pyramids, swibbogen, Christmas tree ornaments, rauschgold angels, Christmas nativity scenes and other fine Christmas decorations available for purchase.

Hotel Eisenhut  Feel at-home in a hotel where hospitality is living history, yet enjoy the modern comforts of an international hotel. Dine in the ambience of past centuries where the culinary arts have been fostered by tradition and presented at your table for your enjoyment. Re-live the memories of an ancient lifestyle and relax in a natural and inviting environment. Each room is unique in size and decor.

Hotel Eisenhut: Rooms

Hotel Eisenhut: Rooms

Hotel Eisenhut: Lobby

Rothenburg Christmas Markets Long nights and shorter, colder days: if you want to get the best out of a German tradition, then a visit to Rothenburg’s Reiterlesmarkt is a must during the Advent period. Every year, the medieval town of Rothenburg is transformed into a fairy-tale winterland. As far back as the 15th century, Advent festivities have been accompanied by a wonderful Christmas Market. A local speciality that shouldn’t be missed is the “Schneeball” or snow ball, made from strips of sweet dough fried and covered with powdered sugar or chocolate or, if you have a heartier appetite, satisfy your hunger with a grilled sausage or roast chestnuts.

Rothenburg ob der Tauber is also home to the German Christmas Museum.

The highlight of the market is the appearance of the ‘Rothenburg Riders’, who also gave this market its name. The historical origin of the ‘riders’ is believed to be that they were messengers from another world, who floated through the skies in wintertime.

But the appearance of this mythical creature has changed over the centuries.

Whereas one used to tremble in fear before this eerie figure, today, young and old look forward to his return. The wild horseman has become a friendly messenger.

Today, the narrow and winding streets and the squares around the town hall are still lined with stalls. On Fridays and Saturdays until 8 pm you can enjoy the marvellous view over the ‘Reiterlesmarkt’ from the town hall tower.

The Rothenburg Christmas Markets runs from 27 Nov to 23 Dec 2015.

Hotel room photographs may not be specific to the actual room occupied. During fair periods a supplement may be charged with regard to accommodation or a suitable alternative may be chosen in the surrounding region. Prices are per person in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fluctuation.

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• Welcome-drink served in the afternoon at the hotel bar • 2 nights accommodation at the First-Class Hotel Eisenhut in a room with private facilities and breakfast daily • One 3-course dinner, with a bottle of mineral water, served at the hotel’s restaurant • Festive Christmas Dinner served at the hotel’s restaurant • Entry ticket to the Christmas Museum • The Night Watchman guided walking tour • Service charges, taxes & VAT

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Independent Rail Tours Cities of Germany

Cities of Germany Accommodation inclusions: • Accommodation with private facilities • Breakfast daily, unless specified • Service charges and taxes • Child rates on application Prices as advertised from

per person per night, low season, twin share

Key to Accommodation Symbols Air-conditioned rooms Facilities for disabled persons Located close to a railway station Located within 1.5 km of the Old Town Left to Right: Couple enjoying a walk through one of the many parks in Germany, Bremen Town Hall © Bremen Tourism

Augsburg / Bremen / cologne / DinkelsbÜhl / DÜsseldorf Accommodation options

German Holidays

Augsburg | Augsburger Hof 

This traditional, family-run hotel is situated across from the Mozarthaus.

The hotel offers elegantly furnished, rustic rooms with modern amenities.

Prices from

$121

per person per night, low season, twin share

Augsburg | Intercity Hotel 

Bremen | CPH Hotel Residence BREMEN 

The hotel is located 250 metres from the Bremen Central Train Station. 37 rooms each include private facilities, a desk, minibar, and flat-screen TV.

The hotel is next to the Augsburg Train Station and offers 120 bright, modern soundproofed rooms each with desk and Wi-Fi. Prices from

$106

Prices o n R e q u e s t

per person per night, low season, twin share

COLOGNE | NH Köln 

Contact our office

COLOGNE | Maritim Köln 

COLOGNE APARTMENTS |

Adagio Cologne City 

Brothers Grimm

With their collection of fairytales, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm have made a huge contribution to global culture and rank among the leading figures of German and European cultural history. The two brothers collected a total of more than two hundred texts, mostly working around Kassel, and drawing on oral traditions as well as written sources. The brothers have numerous associations with Hesse, including their birthplace of Hanau, their childhood home in Steinau, Marburg where they studied and Kassel, where they served at the court of the Elector.

Hotel with stylish, modern interior located in the heart of the city. 205 rooms each with private facilities, minibar, phone and TV. Restaurant, sauna and parking.

Prices from

$84

per person per night, low season, twin share

DÜsseldorf | NH DÜsseldorf City centre 

Modern hotel adjacent to everything.

320 rooms each with private facilities, minibar, phone and TV. Restaurant, bar, fitness area, sauna and solarium.

Prices from

$103

per person per night, low season, twin share

Centrally located in Cologne, this hotel provides excellent views of the River Rhine. All rooms include satellite TV, a desk and a modern bathroom.

Prices from

$78

per person per night, low season, twin share

DÜsseldorf | Leonardo Royal KÖnigsallee 

100 metres from Düsseldorf’s famous Königsallee shopping street. 264 rooms each with flat-screen TV, and soundproofed windows.

Prices from

$110

per person per night, low season, twin share

Situated in central Cologne, this property is located close to Cologne Cathedral.

Each apartment comes equipped with a kitchen and free wired internet.

Prices from

$157

per studio (1-2 people) per night, low season, twin share

German Trade Fairs & Congress Dates Around two thirds of the world’s leading trade fairs take place in Germany! Trade fairs provide a significant impetus around the globe for the international trade of goods and services. Germany is the world’s number one location for hosting international trade fairs!

It stands-out against the international competition in terms of its facilities, its level of innovation and its broad reach.

Around 150 international trade fairs and exhibitions are held in Germany every year, attracting up to 170,000 exhibitors and between nine and ten million visitors. Supplements can apply during these trade fairs and congress meetings to prices within our brochure. Contact our office for further details.

The Four Musicians, Bremen; Prices are per person in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fluctuation. Rates not valid during certain trade congress meetings. Contact our office for details.

Package not valid during trade fair periods. Hotel room photographs may not be specific to the actual room occupied.

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DRESDEN AT the Terrassenufer Package

Cities of Germany

Left-to-right: Dresden

3 Days - 2 Nights - Hotel Terrassenufer

Hotel Terrassenufer STC

Price includes: • •

•

• •

Arrival transfer from rail station to hotel 2 nights accommodation in a room with private facilities, and breakfast daily One 3-course dinner served at the hotel’s restaurant (beverages not included) Departure transfer from hotel to rail station Service charges, taxes & VAT

Located near the historic part of the town in the inner city of Dresden. All famous sights, as well as the commercial centre and the government sector, can be reached on foot in a few minutes.

189 rooms, all with private facilities, telephone and cable/satellite TV. Hotel Terrassenufer

Dresden at the Terrassenufer 3 Days / 2 Nights - Prices from 238

341

1 May - 30 Jun, 1 Sep - 31 Oct 2015, 26 Nov - 31 Dec 2015,

250

192

Dresden’s Zwinger Museum

DRESDEN Individual nights at the Hotel Terrassenufer, including breakfast Prices from 1-30 Apr, 1 Jul - 31 Aug, 1-25 Nov 2015

92

132

77

1 May - 30 Jun, 1 Sep - 31 Oct 2015, 26 Nov - 31 Dec 2015,

98

153

85

Hotel Terrassenufer, Lobby

Hotel Terrassenufer, Restaurant

Dresden

DRESdEN

Accommodation options

DRESdEN | Tryp Dresden Neustadt 

DRESdEN | NH DResDen AlTmarkt 

DRESdEN | Kempinski Taschenbergpalais 

This 3-star hotel is in the Neustadt district of Dresden (3km from the old town), close to many bars, shops and restaurants. All rooms offer cable TV and free Wi-Fi.

The hotel is located on the Altmarkt Square in Dresden’s Old Town. It offers 240 bright and spacious rooms each with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV.

This 5-star hotel is located next to Dresden Castle. The hotel offers rooms with Wi-Fi access and satellite TV, and all rooms have a minibar and seating area.

Prices from

$76

per person per night, low season, twin share

Prices from

$132

per person per night, low season, twin share

Prices from

$194

There are few city skylines more striking than Dresden’s with its delicate spires, towering towers and domes belonging to palaces, churches and stately buildings!

‘Florence of the north’, the Saxon capital was called in the 18th century, a central hub of artistic activity presided over by the Augustus the Strong (August der Starke) and his son Augustus III. Their vision produced many of Dresden’s iconic buildings, including the Zwinger, the Frauenkirche and the Hofkirche.

That any of these building are still standing is a miracle! On the night of 13 February 1945, in the waning days of WWII, an Allied firebombing campaign reduced the baroque city to a heap of rubble. Somewhere between 25,000 and 100,000 civilians were killed as a direct result of these attacks. The surviving city’s spirit of determination is captured in the rebuilt Frauenkirche. The city celebrated its 800th anniversary in 2006 and continues to evolve with great new architecture, an arts and cultural scene, and pub and nightlife quarters.

per person per night, low season, twin share

Dresden STC = Superior Tourist (3+); Prices are per person in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fluctuation. Rates not valid during certain trade congress meetings .Contact our office for details.

Hotel room photographs may not be specific to the actual room occupied.

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1-30 Apr, 1 Jul - 31 Aug, 1-25 Nov 2015

Independent Rail Tours Cities of Germany

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Left-to-right: Füssen, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Hamburg ©GNTB

FRIEBURG / FÜssen / gARMISCH-pARTENKIRCHEN / hAMBURG / Heidelberg Accommodation options for Freiburg, Füssen, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Hamburg and Heidelberg

German Holidays

Freiburg | NOVOTEL am Konzerthaus 

The hotel is centrally located, close to the historical Old Town. All 219 rooms are comfortably furnished and feature free WIFI. Prices from

$133

per person per night, low season, twin share

hAMBURG | sT. Raphael 

This hotel is centrally-located, close to the Hamburg Central Train Station. 110 spacious rooms each with free Wi-Fi internet, flat-screen TV and tea/coffee facilities.

Prices from

$129

per person per night, low season, twin share

Heidelberg | Holiday INN 

This hotel is just a 15-minute bus journey from Heidelberg’s old quarter and train station. The hotel’s rooms are ideal for work and relaxation.

Prices from

$106

per person per night, low season, twin share

FÜssen | Hirsch 

This family-run hotel is in the heart of town, only 3-minutes walk from the train station & 1.5km from Forggensee Lake.

It offers free Wi-Fi, & Bavarian cuisine.

Prices from

$145

per person per night, low season, twin share

hamburg | aDINA apartments mICHEL 

These fully-equipped apartments are close to the famous Landing Bridges at Hamburg Port. 128 apartments each with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Prices on Request per studio per night, low season, twin share

Heidelberg | Holländer Hof 

Beautiful traditional hotel located in the heart of the Old Town, 3 km from the main train station. 39 rooms, each with private facilities, minibar, phone, TV. Prices from

$95

per person per night, low season, twin share

FÜssen | TREFF Hotel Luitpoldpark 

gARMISCHpARTENKIRCHEN | Aschenbrenner 

The hotel is in the heart of the town offering spacious rooms 100 metres away from the main train station. It offers spacious rooms each with private facilities, satellite TV and Wi-Fi.

Once a princely villa, the hotel features individually decorated rooms with solid wooden furnishings and a lift. Each with a flat-screen TV and minibar.

Prices from

$166

per person per night, low season, twin share

hAMBURG | NH HAMBURG CITY 

This modern 4-star hotel is located in central Hamburg. All rooms are warmly furnished with a ceiling-to-floor windows, Wi-Fi and satellite TV. Prices from

$149

per person per night, low season, twin share

Heidelberg | Leonardo 

This modern hotel is within a 10-minute walk of the historic Old Town. 124 spacious rooms each with private facilities, cable and satellite TV, minibar and hairdryer.

Prices from

$137

per person per night, low season, twin share

Prices from

$125

per person per night, low season, twin share

hAMBURG | Steigenberger 

Centrally located in the Fleetinsel area, this hotel is a 5-minute walk from Lake Alster. Each room includes cable TV, work desk and aspacious bathroom.

Prices from

$196

per person per night, low season, twin share

KOBLENZ | Mecure Koblenz 

This hotel stands beside the Kurfürstliches Schloss castle, on the River Rhine. 168 rooms each with a flat-screen TV, free WiFi and a desk.

Prices from

$114

Prices are per person in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fluctuation. Rates not valid during certain trade congress meetings. Contact our office for seasonal dates.

Hotel room photographs may not be specific to the actual room occupied.

per person per night, low season, twin share

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Cities of Germany

Left-to-right: Nuremberg Houses, Schlossplatz, Stuggart ©GNTB; Würzburg Residenz

Nuremberg / Rothenburg ob der Tauber / Stuttgart / ULM / Würzburg Accommodation options

Nuremberg | Am Jakobsmarkt 

Prices from

$94

per person per night, low season, twin share

Rothenburg | Villa Mittermeier 

The hotel is an 8-minute walk from the Nuremberg Town Centre. 284 modern rooms and apartments each with a satellite TV, living area and kitchenette.

Set within a traditional villa, this hotel is situated directly opposite the Würzburger Tor gate. 27 spacious rooms each include a desk, TV and telephone.

Prices f ro m

$165

per apartment (1-2 people), per night, low season (min. stay 4 nights)

Stuttgart | Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin 

This exclusive city hotel boasts a prime setting in the pedestrianized area of the centre of Stuttgart. Located directly opposite the main train station.

Prices from

$167

per person per night, low season, twin share

German Rail Pass With vibrant cities as well as world famous sites like the Black Forest, the Rhine Valley and the castles of Bavaria, Germany has never been more exciting or accessible!

Prices from

$180

per person per night, low season, twin share

Stuttgart | Arcotel Camino  FC

This design hotel is just a 5-minute walk from the city centre, the main train station and the Königsstraße shopping street.

Prices from

$161

per person per night, low season, twin share

Würzburg | mARITIM 

rOTHENBURG | tILMAN RIEMENSCHNEIDER



This traditional, 16th-century hotel is in the centre of Rothenburg. 57 rooms all feature flat-screen TV, and a bathroom with hairdryer.

Prices from

$120

per person per night, low season, twin share

ULM | InterCity Ulm 

The hotel offers a comfortable residence in close to the Train Station. Enjoy the views of the Swabian Alps and the attractions around the cathedral.

Prices from

$98

per person per night, low season, twin share

Würzburg | Strauss 

Validity German Rail Passes are available in a range of travel day combinations. A travel day lasts 24 hours (midnight to midnight). This allows for unlimited travel on any number of trains for each day of use. Travel days may be used consecutively or non-consecutively. Choose how many travel days you want and decide on the go when you use each one over a 1-month period.

Conditions - German Rail Pass • Only non-European residents can travel with a German Rail Pass.

• A German Rail Pass is valid for travel with participating train companies.

• You need to activate your pass at a train station in Germany within 6 months of the issue date.

• Passes are available for 1st or 2nd class train travel.

Located beside the Main River, this hotel offers views of the Marienberg Fortress.

287 spacious rooms and suites each with a minibar and internet connection.

Prices from

$155

per person per night, low season, twin share

Traditional hotel built in 1885, located close to the Main River and is in walking distance to all the sights of the city. 75 rooms and suites, all with private facilities.

Prices from

$75

per person per night, low season, twin share

Prices are per person in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fluctuation. Rates not valid during certain trade congress meetings. Contact our office for seasonal dates.

Hotel room photographs may not be specific to the actual room occupied.

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Situated in the old town, close to the Weißser Turm U-Bahn & the Main Train Station. Hotel includes 72 renovated rooms all with private facilities

Nuremberg | dERAG mAXIMILLIAN +

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Featured European Cities - extend your holiday

Schönbrunn Palace Gloriette, Vienna

Amsterdam

Austria

Belgium / Czech Republic / Denmark / Hungary / The Netherlands

Accommodation options for Austria

Holidays on Location

Innsbruck | INNSBRUCK 

Austria

Modern hotel in the city centre. 114 rooms all with private facilities, phone, TV, hairdryer. Restaurant, bar, indoor pool and sauna.

Prices from

$96

per person per night, low season, twin share

Brussels

Accommodation options for Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary and the Netherlands

Bruges | De Tuilerieen Belgium 

Prague | Meteor Plaza Czech Republic 

This 15th-century mansion, situated along a canal, is 300 metres from the Grote Markt. 45 elegant rooms each with free Wi-Fi and garden terrace.

Situated in a historic building in Prague’s Centre. 88 rooms each include satellite TV and coffee/tea making facilities. Free Wi-Fi.

Prices from

$183

per person per night, low season, twin share

Salzburg | Markus Sittikus Austria +

Brussels | Citadines

Comfortable family-run hotel in the centre of the city, close to Mirabell Gardens and the main train station. All rooms with private facilities. Breakfast room and bar.

50 metres from the St. Catherine train Station, the complex offers newlyrenovated rooms each with a kitchenette with a microwave, stove and dishwasher.

Prices from

$74

per person per night, low season, twin share

Vienna | Kaiserhof 

Austria

Built in Vienna in 1896, this traditional hotel is close to the State Opera House and the Ringstrasse. 74 rooms all with private facilities, safe, minibar, hairdryer and internet.

Prices from

$95

per person per night, low season, twin share

Bruges

st Catherine Apartments



Prices From STUDIO

$142

Belgium

per studio, per night, low season, sleeps 1-2 people

Prices from

$59

per person per night, low season, twin share

Prague | Savic 

Czech Republic

Centrally-located in the Old Square, 27 airconditioned rooms classically-decorated each with private facilities mini-bar, LCD TV and Internet connection.

Prices from

$135

per person per night, low season, twin share

Budapest | Danubius Astoria Hungary 

Budapest | Palazzo Zichy Hungary 

The hotel is situated in the centre of Budapest. Standard rooms are situated on the Magyar Street wing and feature soundproofed windows.

Located on Pest side of the city in the Palace Quarter. 80 rooms each with private facilities feature flat-panel TV, minibar, safe & high-speed Internet access.

Prices from

$94

per person per night, low season, twin share

Prices from

$107

per person per night, low season, twin share

Copenhagen | Adina Copenhagen Denmark 

Amsterdam | Mövenpick City  The Netherlands

Amsterdam | Identity apartments  7km from Amsterdam The Netherlands

Located by Copenhagen’s Nordhavn Harbour, the property offers apartments all with kitchens and private balconies, dining area and lounge with TV.

The hotel is located near the IJ River, opposite the Muziekgebouw Bimhuis tram stop. Each room has a minibar, satellite TV and tea/ coffee making facilities.

All the apartments are bright and feature a Dutch theme. They have designer furniture and the kitchens are fully equipped. Every apartment includes free internet TV.

Prices From STUDIO

$331

per studio, per night, low season, sleeps 1-2 people

Prices from

$201

per person per night, low season, twin share

Prices From STUDIO

Prices are per person, per night in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fluctuation. Hotel room photographs may not be specific to the actual room occupied.

Contact our office for seasonal dates.

$232

per studio, per night, low season, sleeps 1-2 people

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Featured European Cities - extend your holiday

Basel Town Hall © Basel Tourism

Eiffel Tower, Paris

Extend your holiday

Astronomical clock, Prague

Zurich

FRANCE / ITALY /Switzerland

Accommodation options for France, Italy and Switzerland

Paris Apartment | Adagio Paris Opera France 

Prices From STUDIO

$510

per studio, per night, low season, sleeps 1-2 people

France

The hotel is located in the Saint Germain area of Paris. It has soundproofed and air-conditioned rooms with lift access and satellite TV. Prices from

$155

per person per night, low season, twin share

Strasbourg | Cour du Corbeau France 

Como | Metropole + Suisse Italy 

This charming historical hotel is centrally located near the cathedral. 57 rooms each with hairdryer, direct dial telephone, satellite TV and Internet access.

Located harbour-side with views of Lake Como, t in the heart of Como, just 300m from Como Cathedral. 71 rooms each with private facilities and minibar.

Prices From STUDIO

$510

per studio, per night, low season, sleeps 1-2 people

Rome Apartment | Trianon Borgo Pio



Italy

Centrally-located modern property in the heart of Rome. The spacious accommodation is fully-furnished, with private facilities, kitchen, internet access, satellite tv, and heating.

Prices From STUDIO

$276

per studio, per night, low season, sleeps 1-2 people

Prices from

$291

per person per night, low season, twin share

Paris | The Victoria Palace France 

The hotel remains faithful to a very traditional idea of Parisian elegance! A landmark on the Left Bank since 1913. It has 62 spacious and luxurious guest rooms.

Prices from

$278

per person per night, low season, twin share

Florence | Brunelleschi 

$294

Italy

per person per night, low season, twin share

Venice | CARLTON on the Grand CANAL Italy 

The hotel is 150 metres from the Termini Train Station. 45 elegant, modern rooms each with wooden floors, Nespresso coffee machine and kettle.

Elegant hotel overlooking the Grand Canal, located a 5-minute walk from Santa Lucia Train Station. 145 rooms all with private facilities satellite TV and minibar..

$221

per person per night, low season, twin share

Prices from

$293

Traditional hotel with many modern comforts located next to the Basel Train Station. 107 rooms each are equipped with private facilities, phone and Internet access.

Prices from

$152

per person per night, low season, twin share

Ema House Apartments

ROME | The Independent Italy 

Prices from

Switzerland

Zurich Apartments |

Recently completely renovated, this hotel is set in a restored Byzantine Tower overlooking Florence Cathedral.

It offers 96 contemporary style rooms.

Prices from

Basel | Victoria 

per person per night, low season, twin share

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Switzerland

Each apartment contains a spacious living room with work area, bedroom, fullyequipped kitchen, bathroom, telephone, broadband LAN and TV/video.

Prices from

$325

1-Bedroom apartment (2 people) per night, low season

Zurich | Rütli

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Switzerland

Situated in the heart of Zurich’s Old Town and a short distance from the Bahnhofstrasse. The hotel has 62 rooms each with every modern convenience.

Prices from

$174

per person per night, low season, twin share

Prices are per person, per night in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fluctuation. Hotel/Apartment room photographs may not be specific to the actual room occupied.

Contact our office for seasonal dates.

Holidays on location

This aparthotel located close to the Opera Garnier offers 99 self-catering apartments, all fully-furnished with a kitchenette, microwave, refrigerator, tea/coffee maker and dishwasher.

Paris | Aviatic Hotel 

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Extend your Holiday

Featured UK Cities - extend your holiday

Tower of London

The Houses of Parliament, London

Double Decker Bus, London

London

United Kingdom

Accommodation options for Bath, London & Stratford upon Avon

Bath | MGallery Francis Hotel Bath England, UK 

London | Radisson Blu Edwardian VanDerbilt 

Located in South Kensington and within walking distance of Harrods. Formerly the London home of the Vanderbilt family.

Prices from

$104

per person per night, low season, twin share

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London | Radisson Edwardian May fair  In the heart of Bath, this Regency-style townhouse hotel with individually-designed bedrooms each feature a Plasma HD TV, tea/coffee-making facilities and a work area.

Prices from

$180

England, UK

The location is in the heart of Mayfair. The hotel is both spacious and luxurious and has been this way ever since 1927 when King George V declared the May Fair open.

Prices from

per person per night, low season, twin share

Stratford upon Avon |

$201

per person per night, low season, twin share

London | 44 CURZON STREET 

THE Stratford England, UK 

England, UK

This complex offers a wide selection of serviced apartments designed to provide comfort & privacy.

Prices from

$342

per studio, per night, low season, twin share

London | No.1 the Mansions  Located in the heart of town, this modern hotel offers chic rooms each with en-suite bathroom and luxurious furnishings, including flat-screen TV. Prices from

$137

England, UK

England, UK

An elegant property built at the end of the 19th century, offering a selection of apartments providing a high standard of accommodation.

per person per night, low season, twin share

Prices from

$255

per studio, per night, low season, twin share

Day tours in & around London England, UK Royal London (Morning Tour) Day Tour prices from $54 per person

Paddington bear toys at Portobello Market © Visit Britain

The tour commences with a drive around Parliament Square to see the magnificent Westminster Abbey. Then on to Kensington Palace, former home of Diana, Princess of Wales. See the Royal Albert Hall and the Albert Memorial. Head to St James’ Park and Buckingham Palace to see the ceremony of the Changing of the Guard. Your guide will be happy to give you suggestions for lunch and transportation back to your hotel.

Included on all Classic tours Free WiFi on Tour Coaches

Jack the Ripper (Evening Tour) Night Tour prices from $54 per person

VOX Radioguide®

In 1888, the first Sherlock Holmes story by Arthur Conan Doyle had just been published, in the poverty-stricken East End of London. All of a sudden terror grips the population of Whitechapel! Five women are butchered by the world’s first-recognised serial-killer, Jack the Ripper! Re-trace the footsteps of this infamous killer through alleyways, derelict corners and Victorian pubs following a trail that some experts say leads to Queen Victoria herself! Your Blue Badge Guide will talk you through the suspects that sparked the biggest Whodunit of its time!

The state of the art VOX Radioguide® system is used during the walking sections of this tour; guests are issued with a personal headset ensuring they never miss a word of the guide's commentary.

London Theatre Posters © Visit Britain Prices are per person, per night in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fluctuation. Hotel room photographs may not be specific to the actual room occupied.

Contact our office for seasonal dates.

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2 Brochure Validity This brochure is valid from 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016, except where indicated otherwise elsewhere in this brochure.

3 Deposits and Final Payments Deposit: A NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of A$165.00 per person for land-only bookings, A$330.00 per person for all coach tours & packaged holidays, A$550.00 per person for all Brewster Vacations Canada Inc. and Rocky Mountaineer Tours, is payable at time of placing your booking. In the event where your booking request cannot be confirmed, we will refund your deposit in full.

Final Payment: Final payment is due 60 days before your departure date from Australia for all products booked with Holidays on Location including packaged holidays with rail travel segments that may remain unconfirmed due to reservation of the same being out of range at the time full payment is due.

4 Single Room Supplement Single occupancy of a room by choice or circumstance is subject to the applicable supplement as charged by the service provider.

5 Individual Rail Bookings A minimum fee of A$33 per booking will be levied on all point-to-point European and Canadian rail bookings, and seat reservations .

7 Late Bookings i Bookings made within 60 days If a booking request for all products is received within 60 days prior to departure from Australia, full payment is required at the time of placing the booking. ii Bookings made within 10 days If a booking request for all products is received within 10 working days prior to departure from Australia, full payment is required at the time of placing the booking and will incur a fee of A$33 per booking. Please note that certain products booked may incur additional late fees.

When placing a booking request for all Brewster Vacations Canada Inc. and Rocky Mountaineer products within 75 days before your departure from Australia, a full prepayment is required before confirmation.

8 Unused Services Holidays in Location does not authorize employees of overseas suppliers or service providers to promise a refund to clients for UNUSED SERVICES. All such services unless otherwise specified on voucher documentation issued by Holidays on Location remain non-refundable.

9 Invoices All confirmed bookings/reservations will be issued with an invoice detailing all services booked and confirmed or in the case of rail sectors PN= Pending Need if such reservation falls out of system range. It is the responsibility of the booking agent or the person who has placed the booking on behalf of others to ensure that all details are correct and all related pricing and cancellation conditions have been understood and communicated to all members of your party involved with the booking/reservation.

10 Invoice Errors & Omissions (E&OE) The right is reserved to correct any errors in rates quoted or calculated for any service notwithstanding that the invoice may have been paid in full.

11 Cancellations Should you or any member of your party be forced to cancel your travel arrangements you must advise in writing your travel agent or Holidays On Location without further delay.

The following charges (including GST where applicable) will apply for all except Brewster Vacations Canada Inc., Rocky Mountaineer product and services and other coach tours.

If you cancel your reservation 60 days prior to your departure from Australia, your deposit is NON REFUNDABLE, nor can it be transferred or credited to another booking.

Cancellation within 60 days of departure: A- Your deposit is non refundable. PLUS B- Additional charges levied by hotels, rail services ground handling agents or agencies and your Travel Agent up to 100% of the total cost of travel arrangements may not be refundable.

Exception to the rule are charges imposed by Coach Tours, Hiking and Cycling Tours, Rail Packages, Point to Point Rail Tickets related seat reservation charges to any form of Rail Travel and Rail passes where different terms and cancellation conditions may apply as listed below:Tour Type Coach Tours ^* Hiking/Cycling^ Rail Packages^

61+ Days Deposit Deposit Deposit

60-35 Days 45% 35% 45%

34-15 Days 60% 50% 60%

^ = Percentage of total gross value of tour booked.

14-0 Days 100% 100% 100%

Seat Reservations for Rail Travel: After issue of ticket, non-refundable.

Rail Passes: Refunds where applicable, will be paid if a pass is returned to our office totally unused and unvalidated by a rail station, and in the original jacket of issue. This must be done before the first day of validity of the pass, and within six months of the issue date. Refunds and exchanges are subject to a minimum 25% cancellation fee. Rail Passes cannot be refunded or reissued if lost or stolen.

Car Hire: Scale of cancellation charges. Note that no refund is possible after car pick-up.

72 hours prior No fee

71-48 hours

47-24 hours

2 days rental 2-4 days rental

Within 24 hours 4 days plus *

*4 days rental charge plus any other charges imposed by the car hire company or the value of total rental, whichever is the greater, may apply.

Important Note: No refund will be made on any pre-booked hotels, apartments, villas, homestays, transfers, transport and museum cards, cultural tickets, pre-paid restaurant bookings, city transport cards, day tours (no show: no refund) or other travel not used for whatever reason. No refund will be available for cancellations after holiday package has commenced or in respect of any tours, accommodation, rail, meals or any other services not utilised.

Theatre and Concert Tickets: Non refundable from date of order (refer 6 For Theatre / Concert tickets; A signed credit card guarantee is required before placing the booking).

12 Travel Documents All travel documents (including hotel vouchers) should be handled by the passenger with the utmost care. In general, travel documents will be issued in Australia. In some instances, travel documents will be exchanged on arrival at an International airport, rail station or at check-in at the hotel.

However, if the request for delivery (in case of a late booking) is instigated by Travel Agent or client, a private delivery fee of between A$55 and A$165 (GST inclusive) will apply, depending on the delivery address. No refund will be processed for unused vouchers. Lost or stolen or destroyed travel documents (rail, transport, theatre, concert, special events, museum, exhibit or sightseeing tickets) cannot be replaced or refunded.

Note carefully: Principals will only accept an official Holidays on Location voucher or their own voucher validated

by Holidays on Location.

13 Additional Services Holidays on Location and its associated representatives worldwide, will not accept responsibility nor approve requests to pay for additional charges for extra services requested by clients and not included in our final invoice. It is your responsibility to settle these charges, if any, before departure including parking and other fines or fees incurred when a rental vehicle is used.

14 Additional Hotel Nights or Car Rental Days The special rates shown are available only when booked and paid in advance of your departure from Australia. Should you wish to obtain extra nights or additional days car rental when overseas, the cost will be at the local rates and cannot be booked through Holidays on Location.

15 Costs Not Included Itineraries, packages and products do not include cost of travel from your home town to the city from which you are departing and the destination country you are travelling to overseas. You are also responsible for the cost of your passport, visas, airport taxes, fuel levies, government and local authority charges where applicable, excess baggage costs, insurance and items of a personal nature such as telephone calls, laundry, taxis outside of regular transfers provided, postage and communication costs, drinks, room service or meals, unless specified.

16 Changes to Prices and Itineraries Selling prices were calculated on exchange rates current as at 1st December 2014. All costs are subject to change at any time by the principals and/or because of currency fluctuations.

No surcharges in respect of cost or currency deterioration will be made once full payment for your arrangements has been received. This guarantee does not apply to any taxes, charges or levies imposed by any government or their agencies or to errors or omissions.

In exchange for these guarantees, no refund will be made if costs are reduced. The range of products featured in this brochure are offered at the selling prices shown on each page but prices printed do not imply that similar products may or may not be available at a lower price if obtained direct, however, payment sent overseas by travellers is excluded from the protection provided by Travel Agent Licensing and the Travel Compensation Fund. If we are forced to change your booking or part of it for reasons beyond our control, for instance if a European rail service changes its timetable or a hotelier overbooks his hotel accommodation, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary and will give you, or cause to be given to you, notice of these changes and provide you with alternative products or services of a similar standard.

17 Hotel Descriptions Descriptions featured are based on current international hotel guides and contractual agreements provided by the hotels and suppliers. Any facilities shown as included are subject to change at any time. Please note that air-conditioning is not a common standard in Europe or Canada.

18 Room and Bedding Guide Prices in this brochure are based on existing bedding in the room. Request for particular bedding arrangements must be made at the time of booking. A twin room can be either a room with two single beds or one double bed (either one double or two single mattresses). Triple room rates can apply to either a full-sized triple room built to take three beds or to a twin/double room with an extra roll-away bed. The provision of hotel rooms is on a Run-of-House basis, unless otherwise specified. Particular room types e.g. interconnecting, twin vs double, can be requested but cannot be guaranteed.

19 Children Costs vary according to the number of adults, ages of children travelling together, and accommodation selected. We will be pleased to quote on the required arrangements.

20 Specified Meal Services Meal inclusions specified in accommodation packages are based on set menus offering a choice of meal options.

21 Car Rental Each vehicle is supplied under the terms and conditions of the contractor. Rental inclusions will be detailed on the invoice we provide to your Travel Agent. Specific car types cannot be guaranteed. Rental vehicles cannot be taken into some European countries.

22 Hotel Check-in and Vehicle Rentals Validation of a current credit card will be required by the hotel and hire car companies on check-in/car pick-up. For certain hire car categories, two valid credit cards are required.

23 Tours, Excursions & Sightseeing These are provided by motor coach (regular services) and include the services of a tour escort when indicated and/or local tourist guide/s whenever necessary. Both the tour escort and the local guide/s will conduct the tour/s in more than one language. The tour company reserves the right to make changes to the tour programme, without notice.

24 Passports, Visas, Vaccinations and Baggage Your Travel Agent will have full details of current requirements. Holidays on Location is not responsible for advising you of health, visa or passport requirements and is not liable for any loss or exposure incurred by your failure to comply with any such requirements.

25 Pre-Departure Contact It is essential that you supply us with a contact telephone number where you can be reached, within 24 hours prior to your departure from home.

26 Special Events, Festivals & Trade Fairs Bookings which run-over special events, festivals and trade fairs, may incur higher prices and cancellation fees.

27 Maps and Photographs Maps are shown for general information and may not necessarily reflect actual routing, location or services provided.

Photographs show places in the geographic areas, but are not necessarily included in the itineraries or tours. Hotel room photographs may not be specific to the actual room occupied.

28 Luggage The luggage allowance for transfers from airport/rail station to city hotel by multi-stop shuttle service, private car or mini-van applicable is 1 suitcase per person, weighing not more than 30kgs, to be stored in the rack provided in the shuttle or the boot of the car. Oversize or additional pieces will not be carried by the booked transport vehicle. In such a case, alternate arrangements must be made locally with the driver, and any additional cost settled on-the-spot. If you are planning to take additional cases with you, please tell us, so that arrangements can be made and the additional fees settled in advance. Holidays on Location will not accept billings beyond the contracted services.

29 Travel Insurance Travel Insurance is not included in any of the prices in this brochure. It is a requirement by Holidays On Location that you have comprehensive travel insurance to cover you for the full duration of your journey for costs associated with illness, injury, death, loss of or damage to baggage or personal items, cancellation, loss of deposit, medical and hospitalization, repatriation and curtailment expenses due to illness, the need to return home unexpectedly, evacuation expenses, and accidental death or disability. Your travel agent is the most-qualified person to provide professional advice in obtaining travel insurance. However, your are solely responsible for obtain the appropriate cover as set out above.

30 Booking Arrangements All booking arrangements are to be made through your Travel Agent and the person making the booking shall be deemed to have accepted the Booking Conditions on behalf of all persons named in the booking. The contract will be governed by and subject to the Booking Conditions and to the general information contained in this brochure. No variation to the Booking Conditions shall be of any effect unless made in writing and with the authority of the directors of Holidays on Location. All communications from us will be sent to your Travel Agent. Your Travel Agent shall, on receipt of any monies, hold such monies for each and every person named in the booking until that booking is confirmed at which time, those monies shall be remitted to us.

31 About Costs For each product or package in Holidays on Location 2015-16 brochures and web pages, included in the selling price are charges to cover costs of research, reservations from travel agents in Australia and from Australia to Europe & Canada, postage, courier charges, facsimile, telephone, bank charges, currency transfers, documentation, itinerary preparation, brochure production, printing, brochure distribution, advertising and remuneration to Travel Agents. No breakup of costs is supplied. Receipt of your deposit signifies your acceptance of these normal commercial costs and reservation fees paid to our overseas associates.

32 Consumer Protection Holidays on Location is a registered brand name used by Majestic International Travel Service Pty Ltd which holds a Travel Agent’s Licence (No. 30186). As from 1 July 2014 Holidays On Location has become a fully accredited member of ATAS (the AFTA travel accreditation scheme). Holidays On Location is a member of ASTA, the American Society of Travel Agents and AFTA, the Australian Federation of Travel Agents.

All monies received by Holidays on Location are, as required by law, deposited on your behalf into a trust account as client monies in the name of Holidays on Location with the National Australia Bank, our bankers. We will be entitled to keep any interest earned on such monies. It is a condition of confirmation of your booking and acceptance of your deposit in respect of your booking that all monies paid by you to us through your Travel Agent whether by way of a deposit or otherwise in respect of your booking, may be disbursed by us, as and when we see fit or in respect of the services to be provided or fees payable relating to your booking and the payment of a deposit or otherwise for your booking shall be deemed to be a direction to disburse such monies aforesaid.

33 Our Responsibility Holidays on Location and/or its associated companies or agents, give notice that they act as booking agents only for the persons or companies providing products and/or services and all receipts, tickets, voucher coupons or exchange orders are issued subject to the terms and conditions of such products and/or services.

Holidays on Location and/or its associated companies or agents, do not accept any responsibility for loss or injury to persons or property whether by negligence or misadventure by the principal contracted to provide the products and/or services.

Holidays on Location and/or its associated companies or agents, are not liable for any delays, omissions, irregularities, illness, injuries, strikes, civil disturbances, wars, quarantines, floods or force majeure interfering with, altering, or adding to the cost of the products and/ or services booked. Holidays on Location and/or its associated companies or agents, are not liable for any dissatisfaction the client may have with persons or companies providing or offering the products and/or services. The above exclusions of liability are subject to any statutory liability which may not be excluded by law. Holidays on Location and/or its associated companies or agents, do their best to make sure your arrangements are as agreed, however cannot represent or guarantee the standard, class or fitness for purpose of the product and/or service.

Holidays on Location and/or its associated companies or agents, only accept liability for, and only to the extent of, any loss or damage sustained as a result of its negligence or that of its employees. We are not liable for any act or omission or default, whether negligent or otherwise, of airlines, coach operators, shipping and rail companies, hoteliers or other persons providing products and/or services in connection with the product and/or services pursuant to a contract between them and yourselves and over whom we have no direct and exclusive control.

Holidays on Location and/or its associated companies or agents, are not liable in contract or in tort (actionable wrong) for any injury, damage, loss, delay, additional expenses or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly by force majeure or other events which are beyond our control, or which are not preventable by reasonable diligence on our part including, but not limited to war, civil disturbance, fire, floods, unusually severe weather, acts of God, acts of Government of any other authorities, accidents to/or failure of, machinery or equipment or industrial action (whether or not involving our employees and even through such action may be settled by agreeing to demands of a labour group).

It is the responsibility of the passenger to ensure that he or she is in possession of the proper travel documents and that they are in compliance with the current government and transport companies’ regulations. The right is reserved to modify the itinerary in any way considered necessary or desirable or to change any reservation, and/or means of conveyance, without notice and for any reason whatsoever. The right is also reserved to cancel or withdraw any tour, or any booking made for a passenger, or to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of a tour, for any reason whatsoever. No refunds can be made in respect of accommodation and meals not utilised and under no circumstances can refunds be authorised for tours and sightseeing excursions not undertaken.

34 Consumer Claims Attempts should be made in the first instance to rectify any difficulties directly with the hotel management, our local representative or supplier. Should any difficulties not be resolved as they occur and you wish to lodge a claim, this must be made in writing with supporting documentation within 30 days of your return to Australia. The claim should be lodged through your Travel Agent.

35 Law of contract The Terms and Conditions published herein are governed by the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia, except when federal or other legislation takes precedence.

VISA Requirements Depending on your nationality and passport held, Visas may also be required for travel to, or transit through various European and neighbouring countries, regardless of the passengers’ intention to disembark in that country. It is the passengers’ responsibility to check the routing of all rail journeys prior to embarkation and to make arrangements for any such visa requirement.

For further information visit the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs website at: http://www.smartraveller.gov.au.

Reservations: 1300 65 10 65 | ATAS No. 10424 travel@holidaysonlocation.com | www.holidaysonlocation.com

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6 Booking and Amendment Fees Booking conditions and amendment fees apply to all products and services. PLEASE NOTE: Booking fees are applicable for one-night stays and when no accommodation has been booked with requested service. Prior to document issue: One change permitted without penalty (excludes airline, rail, cruise or other services where an amendment may be treated as a cancellation).

Subsequent amendments will attract a fee of A$55 per file, per amendment. An amendment is a change to an existing booking and not a transfer to another tour, where cancellation fees may apply.

Correct names: To avoid any possible inconvenience or denial of service. It is important that the booking name given to Holidays on Location is exactly as shown in your passport. Any name, initial or spelling change will incur a fee of A$55.00 per file and if this is required to be made after documents have been issued a A$110.00 per file will apply. Proof of age to qualify for a seniors discount must be evidenced before the booking is confirmed. After confirmation but before document issue a fee of A$55.00 per person and after document issue and if the discount can be secured a fee of A$110.00 per person will apply to change a confirmed booking.

11 Cancellations Point-to-Point Rail Tickets: Refunds where applicable, will be paid on a point-to-point rail ticket (except advance purchase tickets, where no refund applies once confirmed) provided the ticket is stamped as cancelled by any rail station in Europe, and is returned to our office prior to date of travel, in the original jacket of issue. Refunds and exchanges are subject to a minimum 25% cancellation fee.

Booking Conditions

Booking Conditions 1 Goods and Services Tax – GST Does not apply to overseas arrangements such as hotels, tours, hire cars but does apply to service fees charged in Australia, such as amendment and cancellation fees. Where applicable, GST is included in the prices quoted.

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