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GRAND FRANCE 19 days fully escorted tour with 16 days on Avalon Waterways MS Scenery & MS Creativity and 1 night in Dubai and 1 night in Monte Carlo 17 June to 5 July 2013 WITH CELEBRITY CHEF HOSTS JANELLE BLOOM, MANU FEILDEL AND ALASTAIR McLEOD PRESENTED BY: Harvey World Travel Garden City CRUISE FOR MATES – GRAND FRANCE – WWW.CRUISEFORMATES.COM.AU HARVEY WORLD TRAVEL GARDEN CITY Shop 1019, Garden City Shopping Centre, Kessels Road, Upper Mount Gravatt Q 4122 PO Box 6304, Upper Mt Gravatt. Q 4122 Tel: 07 3343 5422 Fax: 07 3849 5770 Email: mates.gardencity@harveyworld.com.au ABN: 77 094 188 100 Licence No: TAG 1718
FAST FACTS: • Book by 28 November 2012 for the early bird rate of $9998 inclusive of airfares, cruise, accommodation, meals, wine with dinner, entertainment and tours, Dubai stop-over, taxes and pre-paid tipping plus a bonus night in Monte Carlo. • 16 day cruise with Avalon Waterways • On the beautiful MS Avalon Scenery and MS Avalon Creativity • Travelling right through France • Luxury suites – all with ensuites! • Overnight accommodation in Dubai AND in Monte Carlo • 17 June – 5 July 2013 • Total 19 days fully escorted • From $9998 twin share per person • Optional pre and post add-ons and upgrades available CRUISE FOR MATES – GRAND FRANCE – WWW.CRUISEFORMATES.COM.AU HARVEY WORLD TRAVEL GARDEN CITY Shop 1019, Garden City Shopping Centre, Kessels Road, Upper Mount Gravatt Q 4122 PO Box 6304, Upper Mt Gravatt. Q 4122 Tel: 07 3343 5422 Fax: 07 3849 5770 Email: mates.gardencity@harveyworld.com.au ABN: 77 094 188 100 Licence No: TAG 1718
ITINERARY: 16 JUN 13
Sun
Check-in Brisbane International Airport 11.45 pm
CONFIRMED FLIGHT EMIRATES EK 433
17 JUN 13 17 JUN 13 17 JUN 13
Mon Mon Mon
Check in at Brisbane International Depart Brisbane 02.30 Arrive Dubai 12.45 Flight Meals Total Journey Time
17 Jun 13
Mon
Economy/Coach Via Singapore
Meal, Meal 16hrs 40 mins
ARRIVAL TRANSFER TO HOTEL
17–18 Jun 13
DUBAI Overnight Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport • Return Airport Transfers • Full Breakfast • One nights hotel accommodation • Through Check of Luggage to Paris. • Hand Luggage only in Dubai.
18 Jun 13
DEPARTURE TRANSFER TO AIRPORT Early Breakfast then Departure at 6.30 am
Tue
CONFIRMED FLIGHT EMIRATES EK 73 18 JUN 13 18 JUN 13 18 JUN 13
Tue Tue Tue
Check in at Dubai Terminal 3 Depart Dubai 08:20 Arrive Paris CDG 13:30 Aircraft Type Flight Meals Total Journey Time
Economy/Coach Non-stop
A380 AIRBUS Meal 7hrs 10mins
CRUISE FOR MATES – GRAND FRANCE – WWW.CRUISEFORMATES.COM.AU HARVEY WORLD TRAVEL GARDEN CITY Shop 1019, Garden City Shopping Centre, Kessels Road, Upper Mount Gravatt Q 4122 PO Box 6304, Upper Mt Gravatt. Q 4122 Tel: 07 3343 5422 Fax: 07 3849 5770 Email: mates.gardencity@harveyworld.com.au ABN: 77 094 188 100 Licence No: TAG 1718
TUE 18 JUN Tue 18 Jun
ARRIVAL TRANSFER TO SHIP ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE (EMBARKATION). Welcome to Paris, France's capital on the River Seine, the "City of Light," where romance fills the air. This afternoon, board your river cruise vessel and meet your crew at a welcome reception at 6 pm. During dinner, your ship glides smoothly out of Paris. (Dinner)
Wed 19 Jun VERNON. This morning during breakfast arrive in Vernon and later choose between a guided visit of Claude Monet's house and stunning gardens at GIVERNY or a visit of BIZY CASTLE with its magnificent courtyard. There's plenty of time to discover delightful Vernon on your own this afternoon or simply relax on board. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Thu 20 Jun
VERNON-ROUEN. During the night the Avalon Creativity leaves for Rouen, the capital of Upper Normandy. This important commercial city is perhaps best known for its connection to Joan of Arc, who lived, was imprisoned, and burned at the stake in the marketplace of this town in 1431. Enjoy the guided walk through the medieval quarter with its half-timbered, glazed-tile houses, and take your pictures of the Gros Horloge, an intricate Astronomical Clock dating back to the 16th century. The splendid gothic CATHEDRAL was once the tallest building in the world and the subject of a series of Claude Monet's paintings. The afternoon is free for you to explore on your own, or you can join an optional excursion to the pretty coastal town of Honfleur. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Fri 21 Jun
ROUEN. Make your choice today of an included excursion to the historic NORMANDY LANDING BEACHES-with poignant sites such as Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc monument, and the American Cemetery-or a "TASTE OF NORMANDY" for a more in-depth look at this picturesque, mainly agricultural region. The most important products are dairy, apples, and grain. Camembert cheese is a specialty, as is Calvados, a strong apple brandy. Thoroughbred horses are also reared here. This evening enjoy a Normandy dinner featuring specialties of the region, as you depart Rouen and head for Les Andelys. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Sat 22 Jun
LES ANDELYS - CONFLANS. During the night your ship arrives in Les Andelys. Here one of most dramatic sights along the Seine is imposing Chateau Gaillard, built by England's King Richard the Lionheart in 1196, and truly a masterpiece of medieval military architecture. Explore this delightful small town or visit the CHATEAU with a Local Expert before departing for Conflans. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
CRUISE FOR MATES – GRAND FRANCE – WWW.CRUISEFORMATES.COM.AU HARVEY WORLD TRAVEL GARDEN CITY Shop 1019, Garden City Shopping Centre, Kessels Road, Upper Mount Gravatt Q 4122 PO Box 6304, Upper Mt Gravatt. Q 4122 Tel: 07 3343 5422 Fax: 07 3849 5770 Email: mates.gardencity@harveyworld.com.au ABN: 77 094 188 100 Licence No: TAG 1718
Sun 23 Jun
CONFLANS - PARIS. After breakfast, the choice is yours: either join our guided excursion to AUVERSSUR-OISE, the quaint little town where Vincent Van Gogh lived and died, or to Napoleon and Josephine's CHATEAU de MALMAISON just outside Paris. Requiring extensive renovations, this large country estate was purchased by Josephine Bonaparte in 1799 while Napoleon was fighting in Egypt. It was her aim to make it "the most beautiful and curious garden in Europe, a model of good cultivation." This evening arrive in Paris. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Mon 24 Jun
PARIS. Paris' famous sights are living history. This morning's included city sightseeing shows you magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral, the unique Louvre Museum with its glass pyramid as a contrast to its ancient architecture, the commemorative Arc de Triomphe, Opera, Madeleine, Champs Elysees, and the Eiffel Tower, a structural miracle of its age. The city is well known for its colorful nightlife. An optional outing to one of the world's most famous cabaret shows, the Moulin Rouge, might make the perfect finale to your Seine cruise holiday. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Tue 25 Jun
PARIS (DISEMBARKATION) - BEAUNE - CHALON-SUR-SAONE (EMBARKATION) - TOURNUS. After breakfast today, bid farewell to the crew of the Avalon Creativity and head south into Burgundy. Beaune owes its wealth to the production, aging, and selling of fine wines. Its most famous historical site, the Hotel-Dieu charity hospital, houses Van der Weyden's painting of the Last Judgement and is one of France's architectural highlights. Enjoy a TASTING of Burgundy wines before continuing to Chalon-sur-Saone, where you'll board the Avalon Scenery. Before dinner, meet your crew at a welcome reception as your ship departs for Tournus. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Wed 26 Jun TOURNUS-MACON. After breakfast, a local expert will show you the highlights of this delightful town, tucked away in the southeast corner of Burgundy. Tournus is one of the oldest and most important monastic centers in the region, with a superb ABBEY, St. Philibert, part of which dates back to the 10th century. There's free time to stroll through the quaint streets or to explore the arts and crafts shops near the abbey. After lunch, your ship departs for Macon, a city with a rich history and which plays an important role in the wine trade. A choice of optional excursions, including a visit to a wine cellar, is available. (B,L,D)
CRUISE FOR MATES – GRAND FRANCE – WWW.CRUISEFORMATES.COM.AU HARVEY WORLD TRAVEL GARDEN CITY Shop 1019, Garden City Shopping Centre, Kessels Road, Upper Mount Gravatt Q 4122 PO Box 6304, Upper Mt Gravatt. Q 4122 Tel: 07 3343 5422 Fax: 07 3849 5770 Email: mates.gardencity@harveyworld.com.au ABN: 77 094 188 100 Licence No: TAG 1718
Thu 27 Jun
BEAUJOLAIS REGION - LYON. Enjoy a leisurely morning cruising on the Rhone. Lyon is France's second-largest city and its gastronomic capital. Founded by the Romans in 43 BC, the city's prosperity dates back to the 16th century and is due to commercial, industrial, and banking activities. Roman remains, many excellent museums, and much renaissance architecture delight the visitor. Survey the city from Fourviere Hill and explore the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its maze of medieval alleyways, Place des Terreaux, and the beautiful Place Bellecour. Beaujolais is the wine of the region and wine connoisseurs will know that the grapes must be hand picked. Tradition dictates that the "Beaujolais Nouveau" is tasted for the first time on the third Thursday of November each year. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Fri 28 Jun
LYON. A free day in this fascinating city to explore at leisure. Early risers might like to visit the local produce market. Your Cruise Director will have plenty of suggestions for things to do. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Sat 29 Jun
TOURNON/TAIN L'HERMITAGE-VIVIERS. The twin cities of Tournon and Tain l'Hermitage lie nestled among vineyards between the River Rhone and the granite slopes of the Hermitage. Charming Viviers developed around its ROMANESQUE CATHEDRAL, and the OLD TOWN has an appealing mix of Christian, Roman, and medieval influences. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Sun 30 Jun
AVIGNON. Avignon, also referred to as the "City of Popes," was the center of the Catholic Church in the 14th century, and is dominated by the grandiose PALACE OF THE POPES. Optional outings to Pont du Gard or to the famed wine cellars of Chateauneuf-du-Pape are available this afternoon. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Mon 1 Jul
CAMARGUE-ARLES. During the night your ship will have sailed to Port St. Louis on the mouth of the Rhone. If you are an early riser, you might like to watch the sun come up over the Camargue, and then take in the tranquil scenes as you sail through this nature park toward Arles during breakfast. On arrival in Arles, the capital of the Provence region, located on the northern tip of the Camargue, a local expert will show you the city. Take in sights such as the church of St. Trophime; "Les Alyscamps," the remains of the Gallo-Roman burial road; and visit the ROMAN AMPHITHEATER. This afternoon, there is free time to relax or join an optional excursion. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
CRUISE FOR MATES – GRAND FRANCE – WWW.CRUISEFORMATES.COM.AU HARVEY WORLD TRAVEL GARDEN CITY Shop 1019, Garden City Shopping Centre, Kessels Road, Upper Mount Gravatt Q 4122 PO Box 6304, Upper Mt Gravatt. Q 4122 Tel: 07 3343 5422 Fax: 07 3849 5770 Email: mates.gardencity@harveyworld.com.au ABN: 77 094 188 100 Licence No: TAG 1718
Tue 2 Jul
ARLES (DISEMBARKATION) MONTE CARLO - COTE D’AZUR. After breakfast, a comfortable motorcoach ride takes you to the Cote d'Azur for a last night in France. Also known as the French Riviera, the Cote d'Azur stretches along France's Mediterranean coast from Toulon to the Italian border. Overnight:Fairmont Monte Carlo Hotel (Breakfast)
Wed 3 Jul
MONTE CARLO - COTE D'AZUR. Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. Coach transfer to Nice airport.
(Breakfast)
CONFIRMED FLIGHT EMIRATES EK 78 3 JUL 13 3 JUL 13 4 JUL 13
Wed Wed Thu
Check in at Nice Terminal 1 Depart Nice 16:10 Arrive Dubai 00:30 Flight Meals Meal Total Journey Time 6hrs 20mins
Economy/Coach Non-stop
CONFIRMED FLIGHT EMIRATES EK 432 4 JUL 13 4 JUL 13 5 JUL 13
Thu Thu Fri
Check in at Dubai Terminal 3 Depart Dubai 02.45 Arrive Brisbane 00:40 Flight Meals Total Journey Time
Economy/Coach Via Singapore
Meal 15hrs 25 mins
Note: Some minor changes may occur to the itinerary.
CRUISE FOR MATES – GRAND FRANCE – WWW.CRUISEFORMATES.COM.AU HARVEY WORLD TRAVEL GARDEN CITY Shop 1019, Garden City Shopping Centre, Kessels Road, Upper Mount Gravatt Q 4122 PO Box 6304, Upper Mt Gravatt. Q 4122 Tel: 07 3343 5422 Fax: 07 3849 5770 Email: mates.gardencity@harveyworld.com.au ABN: 77 094 188 100 Licence No: TAG 1718