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Short Break in Budapest, Hungary

22nd - 25th February

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VISITING Budapest, Danube Bend, Szentendre, Visegrad, Esztergom and Godollo SATURDAY, 22ND FEBRUARY | We meet at the airport at 7.40am for our Ryanair flight to Budapest departing at 9.40am. On arrival at 12.00pm, we are transferred to our 4 star Novotel Centrum in Budapest on the Pest side. Check in and go for a half-day optional city tour of Budapest. We start on the Pest side of the Capital. We shall see St Stephen’s Basilica, the neo-gothic Parliament building and the Heroes’ Square. Then we drive up to the Castle District and visit the marvellous Matthias Church (entrance included), we see the former Royal Palace and the Fisherman’s Bastion.

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SUNDAY, 23RD FEBRUARY | Our full day optional excursion takes us to the Danube Bend. This special area, where the great river changes course known as the Dunakanyar, will make our day unforgettable. This lovely town of Szentendre with its vivid Baroque architecture and vivid colours are amongst the highlights of this trip. We will also see the town of Visegrad, former royal seat of medieval Hungarian monarch where count Dracula was imprisoned by King Matthias Corvin. Moreover, we shall visit the city of Esztergom which is the seat of the Hungarian Roman Catholic Archbishop.

and some cake in the Palace Café (extra).

MONDAY, 24TH FEBRUARY | After a relaxed morning, we will go for an optional half-day excursion to the beautiful Godollo castle (entrance extra) which is the world’s second largest Baroque castle. After a guided tour of the castle, we can have a walk in the gardens and enjoy a cup of coffee

TUESDAY, 25TH FEBRUARY | We will dedicate the morning for an optional Danube cruise before returning to our hotel. Check out of the hotel by noon. We later proceed to the airport for our flight departing at 3.55pm and arriving in Malta at 6.15pm.

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PRICE PER PERSON * SPECIAL PRICE Adult in Triple ¢419 ¢369 Adult in Twin ¢449 ¢399 Adult in Single ¢549 ¢499 Child sharing with 2 adults ¢349 ¢299 Extras per person: Additional Baggage Supplement for 20 kg ¢80 * Special price applies when all excursions are taken ** There are many restaurants in the vicinity of the hotel that offers a variety of tourist menus at very convenient prices Note: City tax already paid in the above prices Seats on flights are assigned directly by Ryanair. Should you need seats near each other, this may incur a charge.

PRICE INCLUDES Ryanair return flights to Budapest Airport including 10kg checked-in hand luggage 3 nights in 4 star Novotel Centrum in Budapest or similar Rooms with private facilities Daily Buffet Breakfast Return Airport Transfers Services of Tour Leader Airport taxes & service charge Insolvency Fund

EXCURSIONS City Tour Budapest Danube Bend Godollo Danube Cruise

ADULT ¢27 ¢28 ¢39 ¢20

CHILD ¢15 ¢15 ¢24 ¢10

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Winter charms of Slovenia International Carnival Parade in Ptuj 22nd - 25th February VISITING Ljubljana, Ptuj, International Carnival Parade, the Virtual Museum of Coal Mining, Hrastnik, Rimske Toplice, Celje, Skocjan Caves, Piran

SATURDAY, 22ND FEBRUARY | We will meet at the airport at 6.00am for our Air Malta direct flight to Ljubljana departing at 8.00am and arriving at 9.55am. On arrival, we will make our way to our City Hotel in Ljubljana. Since check in is normally in the afternoon, we will leave our luggage in the hotel and continue to our optional half day excursion to explore the capital city of Slovenia, Ljubljana. The meaning of the name of the city Ljubljana is, to be loved. This friendly city has a baroque section of the old town, with narrow, cobbled streets nestled between the river Ljubljanica. We will have a guided walking tour around the city, stopping by the Cathedral of St. Nikolai, City Hall, the national library , the three famous bridges and passing through the open markets. Then we will enjoy a boat ride (weather permitting) on the River Ljubljanica. SUNDAY, 23RD FEBRUARY | Today we make our way to Ptuj for a full day optional excursion where we will witness and enjoy the International Carnival Parade, known as the peak event of Kurentovanje. The streets of Ptuj are filled with thousands of people masked as traditional ethnographic characters. Ingeniously original carnival groups and satirical characters create a special atmosphere. Kurentovanje (or Kurent) is one of Slovenia’s most popular and ethnologically significant carnival events and draws around 10,000 participants each year. MONDAY, 24TH FEBRUARY | Our full day optional excursion will take us on an educational trip visiting the Virtual Museum of Coal Mining, presenting mining heritage in a visually attractive manner. We make our way through a proper pit, equipped with authentic mining exhibits, with light and sound effects, holograms and projections. Aided with a state-of-the-art technology for virtual and augmented reality you will enter the world of miners as it was a hundred years ago. Employing advanced modern technology, it is exposing the life of the families who lived in a miners’ colony as well as their struggle for a brighter tomorrow. Then we will proceed to the town of Hrastnik, where we will visit glass fac-

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tory. We will also have a guided tour of an hour and each will get a glass with Britannia Tours Logo as a present. We will visit a small old school and a hand made marrionettes museum. We will continue our way to Rimske Toplice, where we will enjoy walk through an old park with 24 energetic spots and have a break for lunch (extra). We will finish our trip with a stop in Celje, the third-largest town in Slovenia. TUESDAY, 25TH FEBRUARY | On our last full day optional excursion we have the opportunity to explore the famous Skocjan Caves (entrance extra) and beautiful Piran. Ranking among the most important caves in the world, they represent the most significant underground phenomena in both the Karst region and Slovenia. After such a wonderful experience we will make our way to Piran, a town in southwestern Slovenia on the Adriatic Sea. We will enjoy walk and

PRICE INCLUDES Air Malta direct flights to Ljubljana Airport 3 nights in 3-star City Hotel in Ljubljana or similar Rooms with private facilities, central heating and TV Daily buffet breakfast Return airport transfers Services of tour leader Airport taxes & service charge Insolvency fund

familiarise ourselves with this town which has amazing medieval architecture, with narrow streets and compact houses. We return to Ljubljana. Check out has to be done by noon. Later, we will drive towards Ljubljana Airport for our Air Malta flight departing at 9.45pm arriving in Malta at 11.50pm.

EXCURSIONS CHILD UNDER 12 PAYS HALF Ljubljana Ptuj/Carnival Parade Virtual Museum of Coal Mining Skocjan Caves/Piran

¢19 ¢41 ¢59 ¢44

All excursions are guided by an English speaking guide

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NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE City tax of ¢3.13 per person per night (from 9 years upwards) to be paid directly in the hotel Skocjan Caves ¢20 Adults/¢10 Children * All above prices are subject to change

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Holiday in the beautiful scenery of the Julian Alps Feel the Austrian Carnival atmosphere

22nd - 25th February

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VISITING Kranjska Gora, Villach Carnival, Lago di Fusine, Planica Nordic Centre, Lake Bled, Bohinj, Mount Vogel, Velden, Piramidenkogel, Klagenfurt SATURDAY, 22ND FEBRUARY | We meet at the airport at 6.00am for our Air Malta direct flight to Ljubljana departing at 8.00am. On arrival at 9.55am, we will transfer to our 4-star Hotel in Kranjska Gora. Since check in is normally in the afternoon, we will go for a full day optional excursion towards Villach where we will enjoy the Villach carnival, very famous all over Austria. There is a tradition to choose a Prince and Princess of the carnival every year. Today, the carnival procession will go around the city centre (Hauptplatz) with music, songs and dance. A lot of people will come to see this amazing show. It’s great fun for children and not only because of the costumes. The participants of the festive procession throw sweets! Foreigners need to know that the particular greeting on this day and the symbol of Villach’s Fasching is “Lei-Lei”. We later return back to our hotel and check in. SUNDAY, 23RD FEBRUARY | We will start our day by familiarising ourselves with this winter and summer resort set near the border with Austria and Italy and touching Triglav National Park. We will walk around this small village and enjoy beautiful scenery. We can also take the cable chairs up to the mountain (extra -weather permitting). Later will cross over to Italy driving towards to Lago the Fusine. We will have a relaxing afternoon around the two famous Italian Lakes, Lago Inferiore (the inferior lake) and Lago Superiore (the superior lake). These places transmit a feeling of serenity that immediately allows to be one with nature. The colours of the lake’s water vary from sapphire to turquoise. One can take coffee and enjoy the view to the lakes and one can walk around the lakes. On our last stop we will visit Velika Planica and its Planica Nordic Centre (Museum extra). MONDAY, 24TH FEBRUARY | Today, we will go to optional full day excursion to explore the town of Bled, known as the Pearl of the Slovenian Alpine region due to its emerald-green Lake. We shall visit Bled Castle (extra) and admire the precious Lake view from up there. Then we will pro-

PRICE PER PERSON Adult in Triple ¢449 Adult in Twin ¢489 Adult in Single ¢549 Child sharing with 2 adults ¢349 Half board (4 buffet dinners) ¢49 * Special price applies when half board & all excursions are taken

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ceed to Bohinj, to visit another breathtaking lake known as the largest glacier lake in Slovenia, situated in the region of the Julian Alps. We will take a cable car (extra) up to Mount Vogel, admire the stupendous view till we reach the summit and breath fresh air on the top of the Mount. TUESDAY, 25TH FEBRUARY | On our last day we will board our coach for a fullday optional excursion and cross over Austria visiting Velden, Pyramidenkogel and Klagenfurt. Our first stop will be in Velden, the famous and vibrant village on the shores of the Lake Worthersee. We can have a nice walk in the the village, enjoy the beautiful lake and mountains around. Then we will proceed to the popular Pyramidenkogel (extra), a wooden-steel structure overlooking Lake Worthersee. Pyramidenkogel is the highest observation tower in the world with total height of 100 meters giving us an opportunity to admire white, wintery scenery. We will

PRICE INCLUDES * SPECIAL PRICE ¢399 ¢439 ¢499 ¢299

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Air Malta direct flights to Ljubljana Airport 3 nights in 4-star Hotel Ramada & Suits in Kranjska Gora or similar Rooms with private facilities, central heating and TV Daily buffet breakfast Use of an indoor swimming pool Return airport transfers Services of tour leader Airport taxes & service charge Insolvency fund

continue our way to one of the most beautiful Austrian cities, Klagenfurt. The town was awarded the prestigious Europa Nostra Diploma for its restored arcaded Renaissance courtyards. We will return to our hotel. Check out of the rooms has to be done by noon. Later, we will start out our drive to the towards Ljubljana Airport for our Air Malta flight departing at 9.45pm arriving in Malta at 11.50pm.

EXCURSIONS CHILD UNDER 12 PAYS HALF Villach/Carneval Parade Kranjska Gora/Lago di Fusine Lake Bled/Bohinj/Mt Vogel Pyramidenkogel/Klagenfurt

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All excursions are guided by an English speaking guide

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NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE City tax of ¢3.13 per person per night (from 9 years upwards) to be paid directly in the hotel Bled Castle ¢10.50 Adults/¢5.50 Children Mt Vogel Cable car ¢17 Adults/¢12 Children Kranjska Gora Chairlift ¢11 Adults/¢8 Children Pyramidenkogel ¢11 Adults/¢5.50 Children Lake Bled Pletna Boat ¢15 Adults/¢7 Children

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Charming Lake Bled in Slovenia 22nd - 25th February VISITING Bled, Bohinj, Mount Vogel, Kranska Gora, Lago di Fusine, Ljubljana, Pyramidenkogel, Velden, Villach SATURDAY, 22ND FEBRUARY | We will meet at the airport at 6.00am for our Air Malta direct flight to Ljubljana departing at 8.00am and arriving at 9.55am. On arrival, we will make our way to our hotel in lake Bled. Since check in is normally in the afternoon, we will leave our luggage in the hotel and continue to our optional full day excursion to explore the town of Bled, known as the Pearl of the Slovenian Alpine region due to its emerald-green Lake. We shall visit Bled Castle (extra) and admire the precious Lake view from up there. Then we will proceed to Bohinj, to visit another breath-taking Lake known as the largest glacier lake in Slovenia, situated in the region of the Julian Alps. We will take a cable car (extra) up to Mount Vogel, admire the stupendous view till we reach the summit and breath fresh air on the top of the Mount. We return to our hotel and check in in our rooms. SUNDAY, 23RD FEBRUARY | Our full day optional excursion today takes us to Kranjska Gora and Lago di Fusine. Set near the borders with Austria and Italy, this winter and summer resort, Kranjska Gora, touches Triglav National Park. We will walk around this small village and enjoy beautiful scenery. We can also take the cable chairs up to the mountain (extra -weather permitting). Later we will cross over to Italy driving towards Lago the Fusine. We will have relaxing afternoon around the two Italian Lakes, Lago Inferiore (the inferior lake) and Lago Superiore (the superior lake). These places transmit a feeling of serenity that immediately allows to be one with nature. The colours of the lake’s water vary from sapphire to turquoise. One can take coffee and enjoy the view to the lakes and one can walk around the lakes. MONDAY, 24TH FEBRUARY | This morning we shall go on an optional full-day excursion to visit the capital city of Slovenia, Ljubljana. The meaning of the name of the city Ljubljana is, to be loved. This friendly city has a baroque section of the old town, with narrow, cobbled streets nestled between the river Ljubljanica. We will have a guided walking tour around the city, stopping by the Cathedral of St. Nikolai, the

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City Hall, the three famous bridges and passing through the open markets. Then we will enjoy a boat ride (weather permitting) on the River Ljubljanica. TUESDAY, 25TH FEBRUARY | On our last day, we have an optional full day excursion taking us to Austria. First, we will visit Velden, the famous and vibrant village on the shore of lake Worthersee. We will later drive to up to the popular Pyramidenkogel (extra), a wooden-steel structure overlooking Lake Worthersee. Pyramidenkogel is the highest observation tower in the world with a total height of 100 meters giving us an opportunity to admire white, wintery scenery. Our final stop will be the small, typical Austrian town Villach, dating from the Roman times. Here we can get the feel of the Carnival atmosphere with music and dancing. We will return to our hotel. Check out of the rooms has to be done by noon. Later, we will start our driver towards Ljubljana Airport for our flight at 9.45pm arriving in Malta at 11.50pm.

PRICE PER PERSON HOTEL BLED ROSE * SPECIAL PRICE Adult in Triple ¢449 ¢399 Adult in Twin ¢469 ¢419 Adult in Single ¢549 ¢499 Child sharing with 2 adults ¢349 ¢299 Half board (4 buffet dinners) ¢69 * Special price applies when half board & all excursions are taken

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE City tax of ¢3.13 per person per day (from 9 years upwards) to be paid directly in the hotel Bled Castle ¢10.50 Adults/¢4.50 Children Mt Vogel Cable car ¢17 Adults/¢12 Children Kranjska Gora Chairlift ¢11 Adults/¢8 Children Pyramidenkogel ¢11Adults/¢5.50 Children Lake Bled Pletna Boat ¢15 Adults/¢7 Children

PRICE INCLUDES Air Malta direct flights to Ljubljana Airport 3 nights in 3-star Hotel Krim or in 4-star Hotel Bledrose in Bled or similar Rooms with private facilities, central heating and TV Daily buffet breakfast Use of swimming pool (for those booked in Hotel Bledrose) Return airport transfers Services of tour leader Airport taxes & service charge Insolvency fund

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EXCURSIONS CHILD UNDER 12 PAYS HALF Lake Bled/Bohinj/Mt Vogel Kranjska Gora/Lago di Fusine Ljubljana Velden/Pyramidenkogel/Villach

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All excursions are guided by an English speaking guide

Short Break in Lithuania

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20th - 23rd March VISITING Vilnius, Anykciai, Rumikes, Kaunas and Trakai FRIDAY, 20TH MARCH | We will meet our tour leader at 4.55pm for our Ryanair flight departing to Vilnius at 6.55pm. On Arrival at 11.20pm, we will make our way to our 3 Star Ibis Vilnius Centre. SATURDAY, 21 MARCH | Our optional full-day excursion today starts off with a city tour of Vilnius where we will see, the Gediminas Castle, the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, the University, the Cathedral and many more sites. In the afternoon, we will visit Puckoriai Exposure. The Puckoriai exposure is a unique geological ST

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monument, the highest and the most impressive exposure in Lithuania. Here, we can feast our eyes on some magnificent scenery! SUNDAY, 22ND MARCH | Today, our optional full-day excursion will first take us towards Anyksiai, known for its architectural monuments, ethnographic crafts, the tallest Lithuanian church and the famous devil’s stone “Puntukas”. Moreover, we may delight in the absolutely new and exclusive Treetop Walking Path, giving us some fantastic views of the area! We later

PRICE INCLUDES

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* SPECIAL PRICE ¢369 ¢399 ¢449 ¢249

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¢369 proceed towards the second largest city in Lithuania, Kaunas. En route, we will stop in Rumikes featuring an impressive Open-Air Ethnographic Museum which displays a vast collection of buildings from different regions of Lithuania. On arrival in Kaunas,

EXCURSIONS Vilnius Anykciai/Kaunas Trakai

ADULT ¢39 ¢43 ¢29

CHILD ¢25 ¢27 ¢20

All excursions include the services of a local guide The following entrances are included in the above prices: The Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, Kanuas Ninth Fort Museum, Anyksciai Treetop Walking Park, Trakai Castle

we will first visit the Kaunas Ninth Fort Museum, followed by a walking sightseeing tour where we will see Kaunas Castle, Town Hall square, the Cathedral and more! MONDAY, 23RD MARCH | Today, our half-day optional excursion will take us for a short drive towards Trakai. Trakai was once the ancient capital of Lithuania and is known for its magnificent scenery, encircled by several lakes, and a modern feel. We will visit Trakai Castle, Tikeviciai Palace and Angels Hill. We return to our hotel. Check out of rooms by noon. We will later proceed to the airport for our Ryanair flight departing at 7.20pm and arriving at 9.45pm.

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VISITING Krakow, Wadowice, Wieliczka Salt Mines, Zakopane, Gubalowka Mountain & Tatra National Park MONDAY, 16TH MARCH | We will meet at the airport at 5.00am for our Ryanair flight departing at 7.00am and arriving in Krakow airport at 9.40am. On arrival we are transferred to our central 3 star hotel. Since check in is done in the afternoon, we will leave our luggage at the hotel and go for an optional half day walking city tour where we will familiarise ourselves with the city. We will also visit Wawel Castle including the surrounding grounds and the famous St Mary’s Cathedral. We later check in our rooms and enjoy the rest of the day.

PRICE PER PERSON Adult in Triple Adult in Twin Adult in Single Child sharing with 2 adults Extras per person: Additional Baggage Supplement for 20 kg

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* SPECIAL PRICE ¢369 ¢399 ¢479 ¢299

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* Special price applies when all excursions are taken Seats on flights are assigned directly by Ryanair. Should you need seats near each other, this may incur a charge.

TUESDAY, 17TH MARCH | After breakfast, our full day optional excursion today will first take us to Wadowice, the birth place of Pope John II. We will see the church where he was baptised and celebrated his 1st Holy Communion, afterwards we will see his home and museum. We will also have a 35min train trip that will take us to visit interesting places in Wadowice connected with the Pope. In the afternoon we will visit Wieliczka salt mines to see the beauty and ability of the miners in carving those underground figures, monuments, altar pieces and chandeliers.

Ryanair flights to Krakow Airport including 10kg checked-in luggage 4 nights in 3 star Hotel Wyspianski Rooms with private facilities & TV Daily breakfast Return airport transfers Services of tour leader All taxes Insolvency Fund

WEDNESDAY, 18TH MARCH | Today our full day optional excursion will take us to Zakopane, a beautiful village at the foot of the Tatra Mountains. Here we will have ample time to visit the highlanders’ market where one is sure to find various goods on offer such as leather jackets, cheese tasting and souvenir shopping. We will then take a short ride on a cable car that will take us on top of Gubalowka Mountain for a spectacular view of the Tatra Mountains. We will also have time to walk through the famous Krupowki street that is filled with shops and restaurants.

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ADULT City walking tour ¢20 Wadowice/ Wieliczka Salt Mines ¢41 Zakopane ¢42 Tatra National Park ¢45 Typical Polish Dinner * ¢25 Boat ride Vistula River ¢15

CHILD ¢10 ¢24 ¢25 ¢25 ¢15 ¢10

Entrances fees and English speaking guide included * Includes folklore group

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE Horse drawn carriage ride ¢30

THURSDAY, 19TH MARCH | Another interesting full day optional excursion today takes us to the Tatra National Park. Here we will have the opportunity to visit the largest and fourth deepest lake in the Tatra Mountains. We will see the Highlanders in their traditional attire and experience a horse drawn carriage ride (extra) that will take us most of the way up the mountain. Here we will have ample time for lunch (extra) and to enjoy the splendour of this famous lake. FRIDAY, 20TH MARCH | The morning is free for some last minute shopping. One may also join the tour leader for an enjoyable boat ride on Vistula river. Check out of rooms by noon. We will later drive to Krakow airport for our Ryanair flight departing at 5.15pm and arriving in Malta at 7.55pm.

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Escape to Jordan

All excursions, dinners & Bedouin lunch in Wadi Rum Desert included 17th - 21st March (19th March -

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VISITING Amman, Jerash, Dead Sea, Petra & Wadi Rum TUESDAY, 17TH MARCH | We meet at Malta International Airport at 4.30am for our Ryanair flight to Amman departing at 6.35am. On arrival at 10.45am our coach will take us to our hotel for check-in. We start our journey by discovering Amman “Cultural capital of the Middle East”, this modern city with numerous ancient ruins. Built into a different downtown hillside, one can find in the historical Citadel the pillars of the Roman Temple of Hercules, we will also be visiting the Citadel, the Roman theater with its capacity of 6,000 and much more.

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WEDNESDAY, 18TH MARCH | After breakfast, today our first stop will be in Jerash, this Greco-Roman city known as the “Pompeii of the East”. Built over 2,000 years ago, it is widely regarded as the best-preserved city of the Decapolis, a confederation of 10 Roman cities dating from the 1st century! We’ll explore the site taking in the colonnaded street, amphitheater and more. We then continue our trip down to the lowest point on Earth! The Dead Sea located in The Jordan Rift Valley is a dramatic, beautiful landscape, which at the Dead Sea, is over 400m (1,312 ft.) below sea level. The Dead Sea is flanked by mountains to the east and the rolling hills of Jerusalem to the west. Overnight in our hotel in Amman. THURSDAY, 19TH MARCH | Breakfast and today we will discover Petra. This ancient city is one of Jordan’s national treasures and by far its bestknown tourist attraction. Petra is the legacy of the Nabateans, an industrious Arab people who settled in southern Jordan more than 2,000 years ago. Admired then for its refined culture, massive architecture and ingenious complex of dams and water channels, Petra is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site Much of Petra’s appeal comes from its spectacular setting deep inside a narrow desert gorge. We make our way through the Siq (Canyon) guided tour through the Siq to the Treasury. We will visit the Treasury, city center, the Royal tomb, and the theater, the High Place of Sacrifice and the Roman soldier tombs and many others. We return to our hotel in Petra for overnight.

PRICE PER PERSON Adult in Triple Adult in Twin Adult in Single Extra per person Additional Baggage Supplement for 20kg

FRIDAY, 20TH MARCH | After breakfast we will depart and have time to explore Wadi Rum, Jordan’s largest desert and one of the most spectacular desert landscapes in the world. We will board 4x4’s and explore the desert by jeep for 4hrs and have lunch prepared by a local Bedouin in the desert. We make our

way back to our hotel in Amman. SATURDAY, 21ST MARCH | Checkout and then we make our way to Amman airport for our return Ryanair flight to Malta departing at 12.20pm and arriving in Malta at 14.45pm.

PRICE INCLUDES ¢699 ¢749 ¢849 ¢80

Seats on flights are assigned directly by Ryanair. Should you need seats near each other, this may incure a charge.

Ryanair return flights to Amman Airport including 10 kg checked-in hand luggage 4* Hotels throughout whole stay 3 nights in Amman 1 night in Petra HB basis + Lunch in desert Airport transfers and all excursions as per itinerary Services of Tour Leader and English speaking Guide All taxes Insolvency Fund

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Fantasies of the North Italian Lakes

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Group 1: 19 - 22 March (19 March - Public Holiday) Group 2: 27th - 30th June (29th June - Public Holiday)

VISITING Lovere, Como, Bellagio, Griante, Bergamo Alta, Lake Iseo and Monte Isola DAY 1 | We will meet at the airport at 10.35am for our Air Malta flight departing at 12.35pm and arriving in Milan Linate Airport at 2.25pm. On arrival, our coach will take us to Lovere and check into our hotel and enjoy some free time. Later, we can join the tour leader for a familiarisation walk.

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DAY 2 | Today’s wonderful full-day optional excursion will take us through some of the most beautiful cities of Italy, that are excellent destinations for tourists who wish to spend a unique day in contact with culture, art, nature and local traditions. We will first visit Como where we will admire the Cathedral, the Town Hall and its bell tower, the medieval walls and the Romanesque and Baroque churches. We will then board a ferry and make our way along Lake Como, gazing at the wonderful villas and gardens running along the lake. We will then dock at Bellagio, the worldfamous village, where we will have some free time to admire the “Pearl of the Lake”. Our last stop is Griante/Cadenabbia where we will then board our coach which will take us back to the hotel,

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DAY 3 | Our half-day optional excursion will take us for a drive to Bergamo, specifically the old town ‘Città Alta’. Situated on the foot of the Alps, this fifteenth century town is rich with history and culture. Its medieval walls stretch for more than five kilometers, and the four centuries Venetian domination was most significant in creating its charming history and culture. We will ride the funicular (extra) from downtown to the top of the hill where we can enjoy the heart of the old town, walking past the remarkable historical and religious monuments such as the town hall, the St. Maria Maggiore Cathedral, the Colleoni chapel and the baptistery. We return back to our hotel. In the afternoon, we will join our leader for an optional boat ride on Lake Iseo taking us to Monte Isola, enabling us to fully enjoy this gorgeous lake surrounded by mountains!

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DAY 4 | After checking out of our rooms, we will board our coach and make our way towards Milan Linate Airport for our Air Malta flight departing at 3.15pm arriving in Malta at 5.10pm.

PRICE PER PERSON GROUP 1 Adult in Triple Adult in Twin Adult in Single Child sharing with 2 adults

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PRICE PER PERSON * SPECIAL PRICE ¢369 ¢419 ¢499 ¢319

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City tax of ¢1.50 per person per night is to be paid directly at hotel Funicular to Bergamo Alta ¢2.60 * All above prices are subject to change

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Gardaland Theme Park (entrance fee included in excursion) 8th - 15th April (10th April -

Public Holiday)

VISITING Pinzolo, Nardis Falls, Madonna di Campiglio, Riva del Garda, Limone, Lake Tenno, Rango, Trento, Rovereto, Brenta Dolomites (Cles, Andalo, Molveno), Passo Tonale, Ponte di Legno & Gardaland WEDNESDAY, 8TH APRIL | We meet at the airport at 10.10am for our Air Malta flight, departing at 12.10pm and arriving in Milan Linate airport at 2.00pm. We will be transferred to Hotel Olympic Palace in Pinzolo, a small town situated in Trentino, 800m above sea level and surrounded by the Brenta, Adamello and Presanella mountains. A perfect place for us to spend a lovely week surrounded by nature and peacefulness! THURSDAY, 9TH APRIL | We start our stay with a full day optional excursion to Nardis Falls (snow permitting). The Nardis Waterfalls are the most well-known falls of Val di Genova, which is renowned as the “waterfalls valley” for the great abundance of falls featured. The valley boasts terraced slopes cut by watercourses and glacier formations, which explains the unusually large number of falls. We will then head to Madonna di Campiglio, a well renowned village and skiing resort in northeast Italy. One may opt to take a cable car (extra) to Groste, Pradalago or Spinale to enjoy the panoramic views of the dolomites. FRIDAY, 10TH APRIL | Today is the day to enjoy the highlights of Lago di Garda during our full day optional excursion while driving along the shores of the lake till we arrive in Riva del Garda. We shall roam around the town centre, after which, we will take a minicruise (extra) on Lake Garda, the largest lake in the Lombardy region. We will disembark in Limone, where we shall have enough time for personal sightseeing. We will then cross over by the same boat and then head to Lake Tenno. This lake represents a real jewel in Trentino landscape. Due to its azure-turquoise colour shades, some people also call it “the blue lake”. We will also visit Rango, one of the most beautiful medieval villages before we return to Pinzolo. SATURDAY, 11TH APRIL | Today’s full day optional excursion will start with a visit to Tren-

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to, nestled in the mountains, in a wide glacial valley known as the Adige Valley. We will visit Castello del Buoncosiglio (extra). The castle originated from a fortified building that was erected in the 13th century next to the city’s walls. This first building was called Castelvecchio (Old Castle). This castle is composed of a series of buildings of different eras, enclosed by a circle of walls in a slightly elevated position above the town. We will then proceed to Rovereto, located at the southern edge of the Italian Alps. In the past, Rovereto was an important centre for the manufacture of silk fabrics. Currently, wine, rubber, chocolate, glasses, and coffee are the town’s main businesses. SUNDAY, 12TH APRIL | Today’s optional full day excursion will start with passing through the Carlo Magno pass, with the possibility to take a picture and admire the Brenta Dolomites, one of the nine groups of Dolomites, recognized as World Heritage by UNESCO. We will then proceed along Valle di Sole and Valle di Non, famous for their cultivation of apple trees. We will have a short stop at Cles, one of the biggest villages of the area. We will then admire Castel Thun which was built in the mid-thirteenth century, located on the top of a hill at 609m., near the village of Vigo di Ton in a beautiful panoramic position. Later, the journey will continue by reaching the villages of Andalo and Molveno, located on the other side of the Brenta Dolomites. Andalo is famous with the ski lovers and Molveno is famous for its alpine lake, awarded for years as one of the most beautiful small lakes in Italy. On our way back to the hotel, we will pass through Terme di Comano Village, famous for its thermal therapies. MONDAY, 13TH APRIL | Today’s optional full day excursion will start by visiting the Passo Tonale area at 1.884mts., on the border between the Lombardy

PRICE INCLUDES Air Malta return flights to Milan Linate Airport 7 nights in 4 star Hotel Olympic Palace in Pinzolo or similar Rooms with private facilities, TV, A/C and Wi-Fi Daily buffet breakfast Return airport transfers Services of tour leader Airport taxes & service charge Insolvency Fund

and Trentino regions. This winter and summer resort, located at the foot of Glacier Presena (3.000mts) offers the possibility of skiing almost all year with its 100 km of slopes. With modern and fast lifts, Passo Tonale is one of the first tourist resorts in the alps to open the lifts and one of the last to close them. We will have the possibility to take the Cable way Paradiso to reach 2.585mts (extra) and the Cable way Presena to reach the glacier and Passo Presena at 3.000mts (extra). We will later proceed to visit the alpine village of Ponte di Legno. TUESDAY, 14TH APRIL | An optional full day excursion with a difference awaits us today to take us to the famous theme park of Gardaland. The largest theme park in Italy offers us a wide range of fun rides and spectacular shows. Also, the fascinating Sea Life Aquarium (entrance included) is a highly

EXCURSIONS Nardis Falls/Madonna di Campiglio Riva del Garda/Limone/ Lake Tenno/Rango Trento/Rovereto Brenta Dolomites (Cles, Andalo, Molveno) Passo Tonale/Presena Glacier/ Passo di Legno Gardaland (entrance incl**)

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recommended attraction not to be missed. WEDNESDAY, 15TH APRIL | After checking out of our rooms, we will make our way to Linate airport for our direct Air Malta flight departing at 2.50pm and arriving in Malta at 4.40pm.

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE City tax of ¢2.00 per person per night (from 14 years upwards) is to be paid directly at hotel Cable Way Groste ¢15 Cable Way Spinale ¢10.50 Cable Way Pradalgo ¢10.50 Lake Garda Mini cruise: ¢14.50 per adult/¢8.00 per child up to 8 years Varone Waterfalls ¢4.50 Castel del Buonconsiglio ¢8 Castel Thun ¢6 Cable Way Paradiso (2585mts) ¢14 Cable Way Paradiso + Presena (3000mts) ¢22 * All above prices are subject to change

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Holy week in Andalucia, Spain and Gibraltar 6th - 13th April (10th April -

Public Holiday)

VISITING Seville, Córdoba, Granada, Torremolinos, Málaga, Gibraltar, Ronda, Mijas, Puerto Banus & Marbella MONDAY, 6TH APRIL | We meet at the airport at 5.30pm for our Air Malta flight departing at 7.35pm and arriving in Malaga Airport at 10.30pm. On arrival we make our way to our 4 star Gran Hotel Cervantes in Torremolinos on the Costa del Sol for check-in. TUESDAY, 7TH APRIL | We start our holiday with a full day optional excursion taking us to Seville, the capital of Andalucía, where we start our day with a city tour of this important historical city. We walk through the town centre towards the Cathedral which is the third largest in the Catholic world, the Giralda, the Alcazar Palace, the Tower of Gold and a view of the river Guadalquivir. After some free time we then proceed to the famous Plaza d’Espagna and the beautiful Maria Luisa gardens. WEDNESDAY, 8TH APRIL | This morning we go on an optional full day excursion to Córdoba, a city of history and arts. We visit the famous mesquita, Cordoba’s Cathedral, supported by 850 columns fully decorated for the Holy Week festivities, and walk to the antique Jewish quarters, a labyrinth of narrow winding streets of great charm and beauty. Free time is given to explore the traditional piazzas, the roman temples and monuments. THURSDAY, 9TH APRIL | Today’s full day optional excursion takes us to Granada, located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada. We start our tour by visiting the Capilla Royal, the gothic Granada Cathedral and later explore the maze of ancient narrow streets in the city centre which are full of fascinating curiosities, local crafts and delicacies. Later we visit the famous Alhambra built on the top of a hill. The palace complexes and Generalife Gardens, beside the Albaicin, have been declared World Heritage Sites. We visit the incredible Alhambra complex, hills, village, the old Alcazaba and The Generalife Gardens, the summer residence of the Nazari Monarchs, along with the Palace of Carlos V. FRIDAY, 10TH APRIL | We have a free morning to enjoy Torremolinos. (Today we have

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lunch instead of dinner at the hotel). After lunch we go for an optional half day excursion to Málaga. We discover the city centre walking through the piazzas and beautiful streets decorated for the Holy Week activities followed by a visit to the imposing Málaga Cathedral where we attend the last part of the Good Friday service. We later join the thousands of people that throng the squares and streets of Málaga for the traditional Good Friday processions. An amazing experience! We return late to our hotel. SATURDAY, 11TH APRIL | Our full day optional excursion today takes us to the Rock of Gibraltar, which is a duty free British territory. This is a great opportunity for one to do some shopping in the Main Street. On our free time one may visit the spectacular St Michael’s Caves, Europa Point and the famous Barbary Apes (entrance & transport extra). SUNDAY, 12TH APRIL | We board our coach and head off on our optional full day excursion driving by the old romantic road to Ronda, perched on high mountains. We have time to visit Plaza de Toros, the 18th century bullring and its bullfighting museum (extra), home of some of the most famous matadors in history. We then join the locals in the Easter procession with the statue of the Risen Christ and the statue of Our Lady carried shoulder high by young women. Later we explore this picturesque town steeped in history. One can attend the Easter Sunday mass celebration in Ronda’s cathedral adorned with the Good Friday antique statues. MONDAY, 13TH APRIL | After breakfast we check-out of our rooms (please advise your tour leader if you wish to enquire regarding late-check-out) and enjoy our last day with a full day optional excursion heading first to Mijas, an old village perched on the

PRICE INCLUDES Air Malta return flights to Malaga Airport 7 nights in 4 star Gran Hotel Cervantes in Torremolinos or similar Rooms with private facilities, air-conditioning, safe, TV & hairdryer Daily buffet breakfast Entrances to Granada Cathedral and the Royal Chapel, Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens, Seville Cathedral & Cordoba Cathedral Return airport transfers Services of tour leader All taxes Insolvency Fund

mountains. Mijas is purely Andalucian in charm and character with its whitewashed houses, cobbled streets, old wine taverns and typical boutiques filled with beautiful pottery and artistic leather objects d’arte. We proceed to the beautiful coastal town of Marbella, playground of the rich and famous, stopping to visit Puerto Banus, the main port of Marbella’s three boating marinas. We return to the hotel for dinner and later we make our way to Malaga Airport for our Air Malta flight departing at 11.30pm and arriving in Malta at 2.15am (early Tuesday 14th April). * The order of the program can be changed or reversed. However, all visits and excursions will be maintained

EXCURSIONS Seville Córdoba Granada Málaga Gibraltar Ronda Mijas / Puerto Banus / Marbella

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Easter in Zell am See, Austria 9th - 16th April

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VISITING Munich, Zell am See, Hallein Salt Mines, Mondsee, St. Wolfgang, Krimmler Waterfalls, St. Johann am Pongau, Berchtesgaden, Konigsee, Kufstein, Kitzbuhel, Salzburg & Hellbrunn Palace THURSDAY, 9 APRIL | We meet at the airport at 6.45am for our Air Malta flight departing at 8.45am. On arrival in Munich Airport at 11.05am, our coach takes us to the capital’s city centre where we can stroll around Marienplatz with its majestic Town Hall. Free time for personal sightseeing and shopping is given. We later make our way to our 4 star Hotel Zum Hirschen in Zell am See. After check-in we can join our tour leader for a familiarisation walk. During our stay in Zell am See we can see the Magic Laser, Water and Music Show, a free attraction, accompanied by illuminations, water jets and music which takes place on the lake infront of Elizabeth Park every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evening. TH

FRIDAY, 10TH APRIL | This morning we will be exploring Zell am See’s medieval centre, most of it is traffic-free with a variety of shops and attractive pavement cafés. One can opt to have a boat ride on the lake (extra) before we have a free coach transfer to Schmittenhohe cable-car. The Schmittenho¨he is Austria’s most beautiful panorama mountain (cable car extra). From here, we will have a spectacular view of more than 30 mountain peaks ranging up to 3000 metres. Later we have a short walk back to Zell am See centre. SATURDAY, 11TH APRIL | Today our full day optional excursion first takes us to the Hallein Salt-Mines (extra), the oldest mines in the world. Together with the local guide, we hop aboard the mine train for a fun-filled ride into the centre of the mountain. Our next stop is in Mondsee, a typical quaint Austrian Village on the banks of Lake Mondsee and with the lovely Cathedral used for the wedding scene in the famous movie ‘The Sound of Music’ as its centre. Later, we go to the historic spa town of St Wolfgang, one of the prettiest villages in the Salzkammergut, first mentioned in the year 976. SUNDAY, 12TH APRIL | Our full day optional excursion today takes us on a panoramic drive till we arrive at the foot of the highest waterfall in Europe at Krimmler (extra). The Krimmler Waterfalls cascade down 1,250 feet in three steps of falls. We then proceed to St.Johann am Pongau

PRICE PER PERSON * SPECIAL PRICE Adult in Triple ¢699 ¢599 Adult in Twin ¢729 ¢629 Adult in Single ¢799 ¢699 Child sharing with 2 adults ¢499 ¢399 Half Board (7 meals) ¢119 * Special price applies when half board & all excursions are taken

famous for Alpine skiing in Winter and hiking in the Summer months. Here we will experience fantastic mountains, wonderful nature and beautiful panoramas. MONDAY, 13 APRIL | For our full day optional excursion today we head to Berchtesgaden, a picturesque, historical little mountain town, full of great sights which surely make this an enjoyable stroll. We later proceed towards the village of Konigsee, where we walk around the charming quay before taking a boat trip (extra) and enjoy the amazing views of the picturesque setting of the lake, similar to a fjord, surrounded by steeply rising flanks of mountains. TH

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PRICE INCLUDES Air Malta return flights to Munich Airport 7 nights in 4 star Hotel Zum Hirschen in Zell Am See or similar Rooms with private facilities, TV, hairdryer & safe Daily buffet breakfast Free visit to Munich Return airport transfers Services of tour leader Airport taxes & service charge Insolvency Fund

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its unique grounds full of surprises, water games and a trick fountains. THURSDAY, 16TH APRIL | After check-out we leave the hotel and make our way to Munich Airport for our Air Malta flight departing at 18.50pm and arriving in Malta at 21.00pm.

EXCURSIONS Hallein Salt Mines / Mondsee / St. Wolfgang Krimmler Waterfalls / St. Johann am Pongau Berchtesgaden / Konigsee Kufstein / Kitzbuhel Salzburg / Hellbrunn Palace

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NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE City tax of ¢1.10 per person per day (from 15 years upwards) is to be paid directly at hotel Hallein Salt-Mines - ¢17.00 per adult / ¢9.50 per child Zell am See boat ride - ¢13.50 per adult / ¢11.20 per child Schmittenho¨he cable-car - ¢26.00 per adult / ¢14.00 per child Krimmler Waterfalls - ¢3.00 per adult / ¢1.00 per child Konigsee boat ride - ¢13.50 per adult / ¢7.40 per child Kufstein Fortress - ¢11.00 per adult / ¢5.50 per child Hellbrunn Palace - ¢10.50 per adult / ¢5.50 per child

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Celebrating Easter in Serbian Wonderland 4 star hotels in Belgrade & in Zlatibor 8th - 15th April

(10th April - Public Holiday)

VISITING Belgrade, Novi Sad, Mount Zlatibor, Village Sirogojno, West Morava, Ovcar, Cablar, Stopica Cave, Kadinjaca Memorial Complex, Uzice and Tara National Park WEDNESDAY, 8TH APRIL | We will meet at the airport at 8.20pm for our Wizz air Flight departing to Belgrade at 10.20pm. On arrival, we will procced to our central 4-star Hotel in Belgrade, Hotel Prag and check in in our rooms. THURSDAY, 9 APRIL | We will start off our stay in Serbia with a full day optional excursion Novi Sad, the second largest city in Serbia lying on the banks of the Danube river. We will enjoy a walk through the pedestrian area of the historical Novi Sad nucleusDanube street, “ Zmaj Jovina” street and from there we will see the City Hall, Liberty Square and Monumental building of Executive Consul and Assembly of Vojvodina. Later, we will make our way to Petrovaradin Fortress where we can enjoy the best panoramic view of Novi Sad. In the evening, we will go for a walk with our leader to acquaint ourselves with Belgrade’s bustling streets. We suggest heading towards Skadarlija, a famous Bohemian-style street full of restaurants! TH

FRIDAY, 10TH APRIL | This morning, after breakfast we will check out from our rooms and start our way to the famous Mount Zlatibor. Since check in is normally in the afternoon, we will leave our luggage in our 4 Star Hotel Zlatibor Mona and go on an optional full day excursion to the, ethno village “Sirogojno”. We will visit an open-air museum known as the Old Village Museum. The village displays a set of traditional wooden buildings, including a bakery, a dairy, and an inn, all in authentic form. The village of Sirogojno was declared a Monument of Culture of Exceptional Importance in 1983, and it is protected by the Republic of Serbia. Then we will walk along the beautiful Zlatibor Lake and fragrant meadows with a short break on the local market where one can buy traditional products such as woodcarvings, had work crafts and souvenirs, smoked ham, kaymak and traditional creamy dairy product. SATURDAY, 11TH APRIL | Today our full day optional excursion will take us to Uvac Lake, where we can forget about the civilization

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for a short while and relax while hearing the sounds of the nature. Uvac Special Nature Reserve is a protected natural asset of great importance. It’s situated in south-western Serbia, wedged between Mount Zlatar massif in the Southwest and Mount Javor in the Northeast. We will be grateful enjoying nature surrounding compound of unreal meanders, carved in a miraculous way, and the most beautiful colour of crystal-clear waters of Uvac Lake. Also, we will go on a 3-hour boat ride through the canyon and we will also visit a beautiful Monastery. SUNDAY, 12TH APRIL – HAPPY EASTER! | Our optional full day excursion will give us the opportunity to first visit one of the most beautiful caves in Serbia, Stopica Cave. The Stopica cave is most famous for its 10 meters high subterranean waterfall but also its climate: it is warm during summertime but cold in winter. The cave, on the left bank of the Pristavica river, is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Western Serbia, near the city of Uzice. The cave entrance, at 711 meters above sea level, is 18 meters high and 35 meters wide. We will then proceed to Uzice, stopping at Kadinjaca Memorial Complex. This complex commemorates the brave actions of the soldiers at the Worker`s Battalion. Then we will continue our way to city of Uzice, set in the valley of Detinja river, surrounded by magnificent beauties of the Tara and Zlatibor Mountains. MONDAY, 13TH APRIL | Today we will enjoy an optional full day excursion in central Serbia, where the river West Morava has craved a gorge, impressive in scale, between the mountains of Ovcar and Kablar. We will take a boat ride and stop to visit a medieval Monastery, unique for its location and the era in which it come into being. We will admire the beautiful views, breath fresh mountain air, and relax our eyes and mind with the greenery around us. TUESDAY, 14TH APRIL | Today we will go for a very pleasant full day optional excursion, taking us to the Tara National Park. Th Park is especially famous for its fascinating

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nature. We will enjoy a tour of Lazici Dam while observing Spajici Lake and the area where the famous Pancic’s Spruce was discovered in 1875. We will then drive towards the river Drina which boasts a stupendous view of a wooden, cabinlike house on the rock set in the middle of the Drina river. Here, we can enjoy lunch (extra) while enjoying the view. WEDNESDAY, 15TH APRIL | This morning we will check out from our rooms and start our drive to Belgrade. We will have a city guided tour around the capital city including the Saint Sava Ortodox Cathedral, Republic Square, Kalemegdan Fortress, Danube and Sava rivers. The country’s largest city, Belgrade, has a population of about 1.7 million people. Various styles of architecture dominate the city while its recent resurgence as the leading hub in south-eastern Europe makes it a must-see destination. Later we will make our way to the Belgrade Airport for our Wizz air flight departing at 7.55pm and arriving in Malta at 9.50pm.

EXCURSIONS Novi Sad Sirogojno / Mount Zlatibor Uvac Lake Uzice / Stopica Cave Ovcar-Kablar Gorge Tara National Park

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NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE City tax of ¢2 per person per day is to be paid directly at your hotel in Belgrade City tax of ¢1.30 per person per day (from 12 years upwards) is to be paid directly at your hotel in Zlatibor Stopica Cave ¢3 Adult / ¢2 Child * All above prices are subject to change

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VISITING Catania, Caltanissetta, Piazza Armerina, Enna, Cefalu, Sicilia Outlet Village, Mount Etna, Zaﬀerana dell’Etna & Taormina WEDNESDAY, 8TH APRIL | We meet at the airport at 3.50am for our Air Malta flight departing at 5.50am and arriving in Catania at 6.30am. Our coach will immediately take us for a free visit to Catania. There will be some free time for shopping or visits to St. Agatha’s Cathedral, Via Etnea and Villa Bellini. We then proceed to Caltanissetta, a central village on top of an 800m hill surrounded by scenic mountains. We will check in our rooms upon arrival in the central 3 star Hotel Plaza. Late in the evening we shall attend for our first procession passing through the main streets and featuring miniature Good Friday processional statues. THURSDAY, 9TH APRIL | After breakfast we will go on an optional full day excursion to the charming town of Piazza Armerina famous for the mesmerising mosaics remarkable for their sociological value and for their artistry. Accompanied by an Englishspeaking guide we will visit Villa Romana del Casale (entrance included). This will be followed by a stop at an Agritourism for a typical Sicilian lunch where the delicious in-house-produced wine is served. After lunch we will proceed to Enna, the highest Italian provincial capital, where we shall see the historical centre and the Lombardia Castle. Upon our return to the hotel we will attend the night’s procession consisting of 19 Good Friday processional statues and the traditional fireworks display. FRIDAY, 10TH APRIL | We will join the tour leader, after breakfast, on an optional excursion to charming Cefalu, which derives its name from the Greek word for ‘cape’, because of the circular shape of the promontory. This typical fishing town managed to preserve the old architecture dating to the Middle Ages. Once there, we can stroll around the narrow streets, and enjoy the old houses that feature Moorish courtyards. We will visit the famous Cathedral built in 1131 by Norman King Roger II and the typical communal washing place, which was still in operation until a few years ago. There will be some free time, during which one can take lunch (extra) in one of the typical Italian cuisine restaurants whilst admir-

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SATURDAY, 11TH APRIL | Today breakfast then we will have optional transfers to the Commercial Centre ‘Sicilia Outlet Village’ in Agria, a real estate project in the luxury segment of Arcus Real Estate and houses, on an area of 30,000 square meters, more than 140 stores with the best Italian and International brands with sales up to 70% throughout the year. This place of entertainment and fashion situated in the heart of the island, Sicilia Outlet Village brings together for the first time in a single location some of the Italian luxury brands most iconic and it is the destination chosen by Sicilians and tourists for the high quality shopping with extremely affordable prices. We will then return to the hotel and have the rest of the evening free.

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SUNDAY, 12TH APRIL | We will check out after breakfast and start off our day with a free excursion to Mount Etna and Taormina. Etna is the tallest active volcano in Europe currently 3,343m high. During our descent, we will make a stop to Zafferana dell’Etna with a free visit of the honey extraction laboratory, after which we will proceed to Taormina passing by the glorious beach of Giardini Naxos. Once at Taormina we have the opportunity to explore this historical town and visit the Greek Theatre (entrance extra). We will have lunch (extra) and some time to do some souvenir shopping. Late in the evening we leave Taormina and make our way to the Catania Airport for our Air Malta flight departing (13th April) at 00.45am and arriving in Malta at 01.25am.

PRICE INCLUDES Air Malta return flights to Catania Airport 4 nights in 3 star Hotel Plaza in the centre of Caltanissetta or similar Rooms with private facilities Daily buffet breakfast Free visit to Catania centre Free visit to Etna, Zafferana del Etna & Taormina Return airport transfers Services of tour leader All taxes Insolvency Fund

EXCURSIONS Piazza Armerina / Lunch in Agriturismo / Enna Cefalu Sicilia Outlet Village

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE ADULT CHILD ¢56 ¢40 ¢39 ¢20 ¢32 ¢16

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San Giovanni Rotondo (Padre Pio) u Kosta Amalﬁtana Eskursjonijiet b’xejn għal Pietrelcina, Montecassino u pranzu ġo Agriturismo f’Ħadd il-Għid 9 - 16 ta’ April

(10 ta’ April - Festa Pubblika)

INŻURU Pietrelcina, Piana Romana, San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia, Monte Sant’Angelo, Sorrento, Capri, Kosta Amalﬁtana, Napli u Montecassino IL-ŒAMIS, 9 T’APRIL | Niltaqgœu mat-tour leader fil-5.35am l-ajruport u fis-7.35am nitilqu fuq it-titjira tal-Air Malta lejn Ruma. Hekk kif naslu fid-9.00am, nirkbu l-coach li teœodna Pietrelcina, post ÿgœir u œelu fejn Patri Piju twieled u gœex sakemm kellu 31 sena. Naraw postijiet konnessi ma’ Patri Pio, fosthom il-knisja parrokkjali fejn fl14 ta’ Awwissu 1910 qaddes gœall-ewwel darba. Wara l-ikel (extra) immorru Piana Romana, post ÿgœir viçin œafna ta’ Pietrelcina, sinonimu ma’ Patri Pio speçjalment minœabba l-pjagi nviÿibbli. Wara mmorru fil-lukanda æewwa San Giovanni Rotondo, sistemazzjoni tal-kmamar u ikel optional. IL-ÆIMGŒA, 10 T’APRIL | Wara l-kolazzjon immorru nÿuru s-Santwarju Santa Maria Delle Grazie fejn nieœdu sehem fiçÇelebrazzjoni Ewkaristika. Inÿuru wkoll il-Muÿew ta’ Patri Pio, il-kripta, il-kamra tiegœu, il-kurçifiss mirakoluÿ, il-knisja lqadima u l-konfessjonarju. Wara naqbdu t-triq tal-Via Crucis monumentali, waœda mill-opri kbar ta’ San Pio. Nÿuru l-knisja lædida ddedikata lil San Pio ta’ Pietralçina. Filgœaxija wara ç-çena optional immorru ngœidu r-ruÿarju fil-kripta. IS-SIBT, 11 T’APRIL | Jittieœed il-kolazzjon u wara nitilqu gœal optional excursion gœal Foggia u Monte Sant’Angelo. F’Foggia nÿuru l-Baÿilika tal-Madonna Inkurunata. Matul iÿ-ÿminijiet din il-Baÿilika, ÿaruha San Franæisk t’Assisi, Sant’Antnin ta’ Padova, San Pio ta’ Pietrelcina u San Æwanni Pawlu II. Wara xi œin gœax-xiri ta’ souvenirs nitilqu gœaç-çentru kummerçjali ta’ Foggia fejn ikun hemm œin gœall-ikel (extra). Wara nofsinhar nitilqu minn Foggia gœal fuq il-Muntanja tal-Gargano fejn f’Monte Sant’Angelo hemm l-Gœar u s-Santwarju ta’ San Mikiel Arkanælu. Dan il-post qaddis kien iœobb iÿuru Patri Pio, akkumpanjat mill-fratini. Din il-Baÿilika/Santwarju bœalissa qegœdin jieœdu œsiebha l-Kongregazzjoni Mikelini li huma t’oriæini Pollakka. Ikun hemm œin liberu qabel ma nitilqu gœal-lukanda fejn niççenaw optional.

PREZZ KULL PERSUNA Adult f’kamra trippla Adult f’kamra doppja Adult f’kamra singola Tfal ma’ ÿewæ adulti Half Board

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IL-ŒADD, 12 T’APRIL | Illum wara lkolazzjon check out mill-hotel u naqbdu triqtna gœal Sorrento. Fi triqtna waqfa gœall-pranzu f’Agriturismo fejn niççelebraw Œadd il-Gœid. Mal-waslana tagœna æo Sorrento sistemazzjoni fil-kmamar u flimkien mat-tour leader nitilqu gœall-mixja ta’ familjarazzjoni madwar Sorrento. IT-TNEJN, 13 T’APRIL | Kolazzjon u wara jkollna optional excursion ta’ jum sœiœ gœal Capri fejn naqbdu l-ferry (inkluÿa) biex naslu f’din il-gÿira pittoreska. Kif naslu l-Marina Grande, nirkbu dgœajsa (extra) u nduru l-bajja ta’ Capri u wara naqbdu mini coach (extra) li teœodna Anacapri, minfejn inkunu nistgœu napprezzaw issbuœija tal-golf ta’ Napli. Imbagœad bil-minicoach ninÿlu Capri fejn nagœmlu waqfa gœal mixja ÿgœira f’Giardini D’Augusto (entratura extra) biex naraw il-famuÿi Faragioni, it-tliet æebliet kbar fil-baœar. Imbagœad bil-minicoach stess immorru lura Marina Grande biex naqbdu l-ferry lura lejn Sorrento. Çena optional fil-lukanda. IT-TLIETA, 14 T’APRIL | Wara l-kolazzjon jkollna optional exciursion ta’ jum sœiœ gœall-meraviljuÿa Kosta Amalfitana biex ingawdu xenarju straordinarju w affaxxinanti madwar il-kosta. Fi triqitna nagœmlu waqfa fuq il-Belveder li jœares fuq Positano. Aktar tard inÿuru Amalfi fejn ikollna œin liberu gœar-rilassament. Filgœaxija çena optional fil-lukanda. L-ERBGŒA, 15 T’APRIL | Illum wara l-kolazzjon imorru gœal optional excursion ta’ jum sœiœ gœal Napli. Bil-kowç nieqfu fejn id-Duomo (San Gennaro) u wara nieqfu wkoll Via San Gregorio Armeno, it-triq famuÿa gœall-bejgœ ta’ affarijiet relatati

PREZZ JINKLUDI Titjiriet Malta/Ruma/Malta mal-Air Malta 3 iljieli HB f’San Giovanni Rotondo fil-Lukanda Rosa Marina (3*) jew simili 4 iljieli f’Sorrento fil-Lukanda Tirrenia (3*) jew simili 7 kolazzjonijiet u parnzu f’Agriturismo Coach komdu bl-arja kkondizzjonata matul it-tour Servizz ta’ tour leader It-taxxi tal-ajruporti u s-service charge Insolvency Fund

mal-presepji, imbagœad immorru fi Piazza Piebiscito œdejn Teatro San Carlo. Waranofsinhar, il-kowç jgœaddina minn Pozzuoli fejn nagœmlu waqfa gœar-ritratti, wara nagœmlu waqfa oœra f’Margellina fejn ikollna œin liberu. Filgœaxija çena optional fil-lukanda. IL-ŒAMIS, 16 T’APRIL | Wara l-kolazzjon, ikollna ftit œin liberu sakemm naqbdu triqitna lejn l-ajruport ta’ Ruma iÿda fi triqitna nagœmlu waqfa f’Montecassino fejn hemm il-Monasteri tal-Benedettini (entratura extra). Imbagœad inkomplu triqitna lejn Ruma minfejn fid-9.10pm nitilqu fuq titjira tal-Air Malta fejn naslu lura Malta fl-10.35pm.

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ESKURSJONIJIET Foggia / Monte Sant’Angelo Capri Kosta Amalfitana Napli

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Is-City tax mhux inkluÿa fil-prezz: San Giovanni Rotondo ¢0.90 kull persuna kull lejl Sorrento - ¢1.50 kull persuna kull lejl Din it-taxxa titœallas direttament filLukanda * Jista’ jkun hemm tibdil f’dawn il-prezzijiet

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(10th April - Public Holiday)

VISITING Prague, Kutna Hora, Dresden, Cesky Krumlov, Terezin Concentration Camp, Karlovy Vary & Konopiste Castle

(1 WEDNESDAY, 8TH APRIL | We will meet at the airport at 5.50am for our Air Malta flight departing at 7.50am and arriving in Prague at 10.20am. We are transferred to our 4 star Hotel in Prague. We will later join our tour leader for an optional half-day excursion a city tour of beautiful Prague. We will see interesting places such as the Castle, the lovely Cathedral of St Vitus and walk along Charles’ Bridge - famous for its 30 statues. In the evening one can stroll around the Old Time Square and Wenceslas Square. THURSDAY, 9TH APRIL | Today we will go on an optional half-day excursion to Kutna Hora. It is one of the 12 places in the Czech Republic on UNESCO’s world heritage list, but is most famous for its remarkable ‘bone church’; a cemetry chapel decorated with the bones of up to 40,000 people. The historic centre of Kutna Hora is one of the country’s prettiest and the gothic cathedral of St Barbara is the country’s most spectacular. Once back in Prague, one may stroll around the medieval streets bursting with all kinds of shops or one may stop at leisure in one of the several antique squares for a local snack and a glass of Czech beer. FRIDAY, 10TH APRIL | Our full-day optional excursion takes us to Dresden in Germany, where notable art treasures, architectural sights and charming landscapes merge to form a truly fascinating city. We see the main attractions such as the Semper Opera House and the Frauenkirche Lutheran church amongst others and afterwards we have time for shopping and personal sightseeing. SATURDAY, 11 APRIL | Today’s full-day optional excursion takes us to the south of Bohemia, to Cesky Krumlov, the most attractive historical town of the Bohemian region. On our way to this town, we pass through lovely scenery and villages. In Cesky Krumlov we have time to visit the historic city centre and the castle (extra) dominating the town. TH

SUNDAY, 12TH APRIL | This morning we will go on an optional full-day excursion to Karlovy Vary. We pass through picturesque small villages and we also see the hot spring geysers (12 metres high) on the way to the Basilica dedicated to Maria Madalena. Some free time to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of this beautiful locality.

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MONDAY, 13TH APRIL | On our halfday optional excursion we will visit Terezin concentration camp, contained within the walls of the famed fortress Theresienstadt. Terezin, originally a holiday resort reserved for Czech nobility, was turned into a concentration camp during the World War II. The afternoon is free to enjoy in Prague. TUESDAY, 14TH APRIL | Today we will go on a half-day excursion to Konopiste Castle (entrance extra), an impressive castle set in the beautiful Czech countryside. The castle dates from the 13th Century. It was built as a Gothic fortification in the style of a French chateau. In the 17th century parts of the castle were remodelled in the Renaissance style, followed by further alterations to the Baroque style in the 18th century. Konopiste is surrounded by thick forest, so throughout its existence hunting was a popular pursuit for the nobility staying there. We will return to Prague in the afternoon where we will enjoy some free time.

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PRICE INCLUDES * SPECIAL PRICE ¢529 ¢559 ¢799 ¢349

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EXCURSIONS Prague City Tour Kutna Hora Dresden Cesky Krumlov Karlovy Vary Terezin Concentration Camp Konopiste Castle

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE ADULT ¢25 ¢45 ¢45 ¢45 ¢45 ¢45 ¢38

CHILD ¢15 ¢23 ¢23 ¢23 ¢23 ¢33 ¢20

City tax of ¢0.60 per person per night is to be paid directly at hotel Kutna Hora – St. Barbara’s Cathedral/ Ossuary CZK 150/¢6.00 per person/ CZK100/¢4.00 per person Konopiste Castle CZK340/¢14.00 per adult CZK240/¢9.50 per child

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Loire Valley Castles & Gardens Free panoramic city tour of Paris 9th - 13th April

(10th April - Public Holiday)

VISITING Orleans, Amboise, Château de Chenonceau, Blois, Château de Chambord, Tours and Paris

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THURSDAY, 9TH APRIL | We meet our tour leader at 04.30am for our Air Malta flight to Paris Charles de Gaulle airport departing at 06.25am. On arrival at 09.20am our coach picks us up to go to our hotel in Orleans in the Loire Valley. Check in and in the afternoon some free time to visit Orleans city center. FRIDAY, 10TH APRIL | Our full day optional excursion takes us to Amboise, cradle of the Renaissance. It is often said that Amboise has the most Italian flair of all the Loire Valley cities. It is also home to one of the largest markets in the area, which is held on Friday. We have some free time where one can visit Leonardo da Vinci Castle - Chateau du Clos Luce (extra) before we proceed to a wine cellar where a briefing will be held on the Loire Valley heritage, together with tasting sessions of wines and local food products. Our last stop is Château de Chenonceau (extra), which is built on the river Cher and the unique beauty of its architecture reflects in the water. The lovely surroundings, the formal garden and the park surrounding it add to the impression of delicate grace emanating from the castle. SATURDAY, 11TH APRIL | After breakfast today our optional excursion takes us in the heart of the Loire Valley to the royal town of Blois which is packed with animated streets, paved squares, restaurants and taverns. We then proceed to Château Chambord (extra), a unique monument by its architecture and proportions. The largest of the Loire castles, the turreted Chambord Castle was built for King Francois 1st as a hunting lodge. The intricate stone “double helix” staircase leading up to the spires and turrets of the rooftop terrace is through to have been designed by Leonardo da Vinci. SUNDAY, 12TH APRIL | After breakfast today we’re off on another full day excursion to Tours that stands on the lower reaches

PRICE PER PERSON * SPECIAL PRICE Adult in Triple ¢549 ¢499 Adult in Twin ¢599 ¢549 Adult in Single ¢739 ¢689 Child sharing with 2 adults ¢449 ¢399 * Special price applies when all excursions are taken There are many restaurants in the vicinity where one can choose from

of the Loire river, between Orleans and the Atlantic coast. The surrounding district, the traditional province of Touraine, is known for its wines, for the alleged perfection of its local spoken French and for the battle of Tours. The historical center of Tours is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here we will have the possibility to visit the Town Hall, St. Gaetan’s Cathedral, the Basilica of St Martin, the Town Hall and La Place Plumerau. We return to our hotel. MONDAY, 13TH APRIL | Breakfast and check out from our hotel and board our coach to Paris Orly airport. On our way we go to Paris for a free panoramic city tour, where we see amongst others La Defense, Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, Tour Eiffel, Place de la Concorde, L’Opera and Notre Dame Cathedral. We continue to Paris airport for our flight departing at 06.50pm and arrival in Malta at 09.25pm.

PRICE INCLUDES Air Malta return flights to Paris Airports 4 nights in 3 star Hotel Campanile Orleans Centre Gare in Orleans or similar Rooms with private facilities, A/C & TV Daily buffet breakfast Free Panoramic city tour to Paris Return airport transfers Services of Tour leader Airport taxes and service charge Insolvency Fund

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Amboise (Wine Tasting incl.) & Chenonceau Château ¢49 ¢35 Blois & Château de Chambord ¢45 ¢23 Tours ¢43 ¢22

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City tax of ¢1.50 per person per night is to be paid directly at hotel Château du Clos Luce ¢14 Château de Chenonceau ¢18.50 Château de Chambord ¢13 * All above prices are subject to change

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Black Forest Magic in Easter Free visit to Schaﬀhausen and Rhine Falls 9th - 16th April (10th April -

Public Holiday)

VISITING Schwenningen, Dorotheenhutte, Strasbourg, Stuttgart, Thyssenkrupp Tower, Triberg Waterfalls, Furtwangen, Titisee, Europa Theme Park, Colmar, Freiburg, Mainau Island, Constance, Schaﬀhausen & Rhine Falls THURSDAY, 9TH APRIL | We meet at the airport at 12.25pm for our Air Malta flight to Zurich (opportunity for duty-free shopping) departing at 2.25pm arriving at 4.45pm. On arrival we are transferred to our 4 star Central Hotel in Schwenningen, in Germany, for our stay in the Black Forest region. The small charming town of Schwenningen, with its traditional buildings and town square, is ideally situated to discover the highlights of the area. On arrival after check-in our rooms we will be treated with a welcome drink and later join our tour leader for a familiarisation walk. FRIDAY, 10TH APRIL | On our first excursion, we cross over to neighbouring France for an optional full day excursion to Strasbourg. We drive through the lovely countryside and on the way, we shall stop at Dorotheenhutte’s glass paradise and its unique all-year-round Christmas shop. We then proceed to Strasbourg, the site of the European Parliament and visit Petite France and the old medieval town with its superb cathedral and majestic buildings. SATURDAY, 11TH APRIL | Today’s full day optional excursion takes us to Stuttgart. Our short walking tour will end in Palace Square, where we can see the Old and New Palaces. During our stay we will stroll along the 1100m long pedestrian Konigstrasse, a shopping paradise packed with various shops for any taste. One may opt to visit on his own the Mercedes-Benz Museum (extra) which takes you through a journey of more than 130 years of fascinating automotive history and on into the future. Arrangements will be done by the tour leader for those interested to visit the museum on their own. In the afternoon we drive to climb up the 246-metre high, the Thyssenkrupp Tower in Rotweill inaugurated a year ago. From its high observation platform one can admire the beautiful view of the Black Forest. SUNDAY, 12TH APRIL | A full day optional excursion to the Black Forest core awaits us to take us on a pleasant drive through endless paths amongst the forest trees.

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We start by visiting Triberg Waterfalls (extra) and walk down the side path to see one of Germany’s highest waterfalls. After we experience this fascinating natural attraction with seven cascades of roaring dropping water, we proceed to see the world’s largest cuckoo clock in Clock Park Eble. This will be followed by a visit to Furtwangen Clock Museum (extra), where the guide will show us the greatest collection of the branded articles and the mechanical musical instruments which will be put in motion for us. We later head towards the village of Titisee with its lake, situated 858m above sea level between wooded slopes of the forest. If the boats will be in operation, we will take a boat ride (extra) on this emerald green lake. MONDAY, 13TH APRIL | It is highly suggested that on this day we take an optional full day excursion to visit Europa Theme Park (extra) and indulge ourselves in the Easter atmosphere. The park guarantees a lot of fun for ALL ages with 15 European themed areas offering over 100 excellent range of attractions pre-paid with the entrance ticket. We will attend various shows like those on ice, horsemen, musicals, 4-D, a friendly Jurassic area, train rides and many more, all suitable for children. For those more adventurous one can experience different exciting spinning high roller coasters, Fjord rafting and water splash rides. All this will make our day a special one. TUESDAY, 14TH APRIL | Today’s full day optional excursion will take us once more to France stopping in Colmar, known also as ‘Little Venice of Alsace’. We admire the half-timbered houses and peaceful canals while walking through the cobbled streets. We drive back to Germany stopping in Freiburg, the capital of the Black Forest Region. Here we visit the Gothic Ca-

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thedral dominating the square and stroll around the 14th century buildings and pedestrian area where one can do some shopping. WEDNESDAY, 15TH APRIL | Our full day optional excursion first takes us to the botanical Island of Mainau (extra) known for its splendour of flowers, children’s park, pony rides, petting zoo and its main attraction: the Butterfly House. Early in the afternoon, we head to Constance situated on the famous Lake Constance, bordering Germany, Austria and Switzerland. THURSDAY, 16TH APRIL | We check- out of our rooms and spend some time at leisure before leaving to Zurich Airport. On our way, we shall stop in Schaffhausen with its fine Renaissance era buildings and

later proceed to admire the magnificent Rhine Falls. Later we proceed to Zurich airport for our return Air Malta flight departing at 5.40pm and arriving in Malta at 7.50pm.

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE PRICE PER PERSON * SPECIAL PRICE Adult in Quad ¢669 ¢569 Adult in Triple ¢699 ¢599 Adult in Twin ¢739 ¢639 Adult in Single ¢869 ¢769 Child sharing with 2 adults ¢499 ¢399 * Special price applies when all excursions are taken There are many restaurants in the vicinity of the hotel where one can choose from

PRICE INCLUDES Air Malta return flights to Zurich Airport 7 nights in 4 star Central Hotel in Schwenningen or similar Rooms with private facilities, TV, free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilities, mini-fridge & hairdryer Daily buffet breakfast Free visits to Schaffhausen and Rhine Falls Return airport transfers Services of tour leader All taxes Insolvency Fund

EXCURSIONS ADULT CHILD Dorotheenhutte/Strasbourg ¢45 ¢23 Stuttgart / Thyssenkrupp Tower ¢45 ¢23 Black Forest - Triberg / Furtwangen / Titisee ¢40 ¢20 Europa Theme Park (entrance extra) ¢36 ¢18 Colmar/Freiburg ¢40 ¢20 Constance/Mainau Island ¢47 ¢24

Triberg Waterfalls - ¢4.50 per adult / ¢2.00 per child Furtwangen Clock Museum - ¢7.00 per adult / ¢5.00 per child Titisee boat ride - ¢6.00 per adult / ¢4.00 per child Mainau Island - ¢15.70 per adult / ¢11.50 per child Thyssenkrupp Tower - ¢9.00 per adult / ¢5.00 per child Europa Theme Park - ¢46.00 per adult / children under 4 years are free

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Spending Easter in Portugal 9th - 16th April

(10th April - Public Holiday)

VISITING Lisbon, Fátima, Aljustrel, Óbidos, Nazaré, Peniche, Sintra, Cascais, Cabo da Roca, Arrábida Mountain, Cristo Rei, Évora & Palmela THURSDAY, 9TH APRIL | We meet at the airport at 4.40pm for our Air Malta flight departing at 6.40pm and arriving in Lisbon Airport at 8.55pm. We then make our way to our 4 star VIP Executive Arts Hotel in Lisbon, located in front of Parque das Naçõe strategically placed in Lisbon’s modern part, for check-in. FRIDAY, 10TH APRIL | We start our holiday with a full day optional excursion taking us round Lisbon. We shall start with a panoramic tour stopping in the Belém district, home to the 16th century UNESCO World Heritage listed sites, the stunning Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery (extra). We shall also see the Monument to the Discoveries, the fifty metre tall monument, shaped like a ship’s prow built in honour of Henry the Navigator. During our stops one may find local shops with souvenirs and cork product which are very famous in Portugal. We later can enjoy some free time for lunch (extra) in one of the many restaurants in Praça Rossio or along the main shopping street, Augusta Street. One may also take this opportunity to do some shopping. We suggest you end this visit in magnificent elegant square of Praça do Comércio. SATURDAY, 11TH APRIL | Our full day optional excursion today takes us to Fátima, one of the largest religious pilgrimage sites in the World. With the gorgeous white structure, unblemished and pure, Fatima is known as the place where the Virgin Mary appeared to three little shepherds. Since the apparitions the region of Fátima became a destination of pilgrims. Here we see the small Chapel of the Apparitions and visit the Basilica and Wax Museum (extra). We later visit Centro Comercial de Fátima, a shop where you will find all kinds of items and symbols of the Christian faith. Our last stop will be at Aljustrel and visit the houses of the three shepherd children. SUNDAY, 12TH APRIL | Another full day optional excursion takes us first to one of the most picturesque and charming city of Óbidos. Óbidos is a charming me-

PRICE PER PERSON * SPECIAL PRICE Adult in Triple ¢699 ¢599 Adult in Twin ¢739 ¢639 Adult in Single ¢959 ¢859 Child sharing with 2 adults ¢449 ¢349 * Special price applies when all excursions are taken There are many restaurants in the vicinity of the hotel where one can choose from

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dieval village made up of a labyrinth of cobblestoned streets with whitewashed houses that liven up with dashes of vivid yellow and blue paint. Walking inside the village also allows you to taste the local drink Ginjinha and other local goods and crafts. Next, it’s onto the fishing village of Nazaré, where old women still wear traditional skirts. The small fishing town has a grand breach, where one can enjoy classic Portuguese dishes, absorb panoramic views of Portugal’s rugged Atlantic coastline and capture numerous photographs. We continue to see the impressive fortress of Peniche, from the exterior, before we make our way back. MONDAY, 13TH APRIL | Today we have a half day optional excursion where we go on a journey to the Nature Park of Arrábida, home to striking landscapes, where we gaze over the verdant park towards the Atlantic and the beaches below. We proceed to the most impressive Cristo Rei monument (extra), based on the awe-inspiring Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro. Here we enjoy panoramic vistas of Lisbon. We then return to Lisbon to have some free time to enjoy the Parque das Naçõe area, or for some shopping in Centro Vasco da Gama just down the road from the hotel. TUESDAY, 14TH APRIL | We leave the hotel to go on our full day optional excursion, heading first to Sintra. We shall be enchanted by its mystical hills and magnificent fairy-tale-like palaces. Not only can you enjoy the wonderful mountain and its monuments, but you can also taste some of the best cheese and chouriço sausage that Portugal has to offer. We continue to Cascais marina for lunch (extra) and some free time, and later proceed to “the end of the world”, for you to admire the pictureperfect Cabo da Roca cliffs. Surely a place where you will experience the true power of sightseeing! WEDNESDAY, 15TH APRIL | Our full day optional excursion takes us on a scenic

PRICE INCLUDES Air Malta return flights to Lisbon Airport 7 nights in 4 star Hotel VIP Executive Arts in Lisbon or similar Rooms with private facilities, air-conditioning, TV, mini bar & safe Daily buffet breakfast Return airport transfers Services of tour leader Airport taxes & service charge Insolvency Fund

journey through the Alentejo region. We arrive in Évora and admire Giraldo Square and then head to one of Portugal’s most famous landmarks, Templo de Diana. Marvel at 14 original Corinthian columns, impeccably preserved and shrouded in history, before arriving at your third stop. The Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones) is a nightmarish church constructed entirely from the skulls and skeletons of 5,000 monks, and is also home to two intact corpses. We shall also be visiting a cork factory to discover the wonders of this industry and understand the needed expertise, knowledge and also technology to work this humble product, Cork. After this tour, you will never look at a cork stopper in the same way! THURSDAY, 16TH APRIL | This morning we check-out from our rooms and go on our last half day optional excursion visiting the lovely Palmela Castle. The castle, whose

EXCURSIONS ADULT * Lisbon ¢36 Fátima / Aljustrel ¢39 * Óbidos / Nazaré / Peniche ¢39 * Sintra / Cascais / Cabo da Roca ¢35 Arrábida Mountain / Cristo Rei ¢32 Évora / Cork Factory (entrance incl.) ¢37 Palmela ¢30

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stones hold historic memories dating to pre-history, sits high up on the Serra de Arrábida hills, offering exquisite panoramic views of the region and the Tagus and Sado rivers. We then return to the hotel and later make our way to Lisbon Airport for our Air Malta flight departing at 9.45pm and arriving in Malta at 1.45am (early Friday 17th April).

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City tax of ¢2.00 per person per night (from 13 years upwards) is to be paid directly at hotel Jerónimos Monastery - ¢10.00 per adult / children under 12 years are free Wax Museum - ¢7.50 per adult / ¢4.50 per child Cristo Rei monument - ¢6.00 per adult / ¢3.00 per child * All above prices are subject to change

Easter on the Emerald Island… The Irish Wonder 9th - 16th April

(10th April - Public Holiday)

VISITING Dublin, Kilmainham Gaol, Galway, Clifden, Kylemore Abbey, Glen Keen Farm, Achill Island, Keem Bay, Keel Beach, Westport, Strandhill Beach, Sligo, Lissadell House, Clonmacnoise, Athlon and Kilbeggan THURSDAY, 9TH APRIL | We meet at the airport at 12.35pm at the airport for our Ryanair flight to Dublin departing at 2.35pm. On arrival at 5.35pm we board our coach and make our way to Dublin City, one of Europe’s most exciting capitals. With its wide avenues and narrow backyards, Dublin offers a fascinating blend of the traditional and the modern Irish lifestyles. In addition to the old pubs with live folk music performances, the museums, the violinists playing in Temple Bar and the cobbled streets where even today horse-drawn carriages rumble, there are also trendy bars and designer shops. We will check-in at our hotel in Dublin. Overnight at your hotel in Dublin. FRIDAY, 10TH APRIL | We will start the day with a walking tour which will take us to Trinity College, Dublin Castle, Grafton Street, with its many street musicians and famous pubs, City Hall, Chester Beatty Library, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Old Town and Temple Bar, River Liffey, Fishamble Street (this was the premiere by Handel’s Messiah) and the Christchurch Cathedral. In the afternoon we of-

fer you a half day optional excursion to visit the former state prison Kilmainham Gaol, one of the most historical places in Ireland. Built in 1795, the prison played a significant role in the history of Ireland, as many Irish rebel leaders and nationalistic politicians were imprisoned in Kilmainham Gaol, and several of them were executed here. After the independence of Ireland the prison was closed in 1924. The prison has served several times as a film set. Amongst others the following films were produced: The Italian Job, In the Name of the Father, Michael Collins and The Escapist. In addition, the video of the band U2 with the title A Celebration was produced in this prison. The afternoon is free for some leisure time. Overnight at your hotel in Dublin. SATURDAY, 11TH APRIL | Today we will leave Dublin right after breakfast and depart for a full day optional excursion to Galway, the largest city on the west coast. Our tour of Galway will take us to the most famous corners of the city, including the former city palace Lynch’s Castle; Market Street with the so-called Lynch Memorial Window; the Barnacle House Museum, where the wife of James Joyce lived until 1904. We will also visit St. Nicholas Church, named after the patron saint of travellers and where, according to tradition, Christopher Columbus attended a church service in 1492 before setting off to explore the sea route to India, accidentally discovering America; Eyre Square, now named John F. Kennedy Park, in memory of the assassinated American president who made a speech here in 1963 and was named honorary citizen of Galway; the Spanish Arch and the historic section of University College.

We will then check-in at our hotel in Galway. Since it is Holy Saturday, we suggest that you attend the Easter Vigil, which starts at 10 pm in the local church. All lights in the church are traditionally extinguished at 11 pm, then the Paschal candle is lit and the new flame is presented to the altar as a symbol of the resurrection in remembrance of Saint Patrick, who squared off against the pagan High King by lighting a Paschal fire on the Hill of Slane. SUNDAY, 12TH APRIL - EASTER SUNDAY | After breakfast we will leave for the Connemara, on the rugged west of Ireland. Dubbed a place of “savage beauty” by Oscar Wilde, this striking region is like a vault, where Ireland’s traditions are stored safely against the march of time. We will attend Easter Sunday Mass in Clifden, a picturesque market town surrounded by breath taking scenery, nestled between the Twelve Bens Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, at the mouth of Clifden Bay. Easter is big in catholic Ireland. Families get together and the religious ones will attend mass together in their local church. However, slightly larger than normal crowds tend to go to mass on Easter, and all are well dressed, as it is tradition in Ireland to wear new clothes on Easter Sunday. Girls may also wear green hair ribbons, a yellow dress, and white shoes. These colours are said to signify purity and a new start to life. After attending mass, the family will head back home to start the Easter feast, but you will travel on a short distance to the Abbeyglen Castle Hotel for a delicious Easter Sunday lunch in beautiful surroundings. In the afternoon you will visit Kylemore Abbey. The Abbey was originally built as a romantic gift, and the Abbey and the surrounding mountains and lakes are steeped in history. During your visit you will learn of tales of tragedy, romance, engineering initiatives and royal visits. The Abbey became home to a community of Benedictine Nuns in 1920 and has been renowned as a place of spirituality and education. We will return

to Galway at the end of the afternoon. Evening at leisure. MONDAY, 13TH APRIL | After breakfast we will leave Galway after breakfast and travel North to Glen Keen Farm, located in a tranquil setting nestled at the bottom of the Sheaffrey Mountain Range, at the northern end of Doolough Valley. This is one of the largest farms in Ireland, and stretches over 1,400 acres. Here you will be treated to the passionate stories of sheep farming in the area, stories and secrets passed on over 7 generations at Glen Keen, while watching demonstrations of sheep herding. You will then depart to Achill Island, travelling along the Croagh Patrick, St Patrick’s sacred mountain and finally reaching Achill Island, the largest of all islands off the coast of Ireland, accessible by a bridge. Your tour of the island will offer spectacularly beautiful views over equally spectacularly beaches like Keem Bay and Keel Beach. Keem Bay is a stunning small cove surrounded by lush mountains and lots of sheep, whilst Keel Beach has perfect waves for surfing. You will also visit the famous sight of the Deserted Village. These crumbling stones are all that remains of more than 80 houses that were abandoned in 1845. Finally you will leave the Island and travel on to your final destination of the day – Westport, on the picturesque Clew Bay. This is followed by check-in at your hotel in Westport. TUESDAY, 14TH APRIL | After breakfast we will drive towards the famous coast of County Sligo, where land and sea meet in dramatic directness – the beautiful landscape that inspired the Irish poet W. B. Yeats. Your first stop will be at Strandhill Beach, the popular spot for surfers who tirelessly ride some of the highest waves in Western Europe. From here you will travel on to Sligo, a small town locate on the Garavogue River, not far from the foot of Ben Bulben. In Lissadill you will visit Lissadell House, famous for having been the childhood home

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of Constance Markievicz, her sister Eva Gore-Booth and her brother Josslyn Gore-Booth. Constance was one of the leaders of the 1916 Rising, and was the first woman to be elected to Dáil Eireann, where she served as Minister for Labour, and was also the first woman to be elected to the House of Commons at Westminster. Eva was a poet of distinction and an active suffragist, clashing with the young Winston Churchill over barmaids’ rights in 1908. Josslyn created at Lissadell one of the premier horticultural estates in Europe. This horticultural enterprise has now been recreated at Lissadell. The great poet W. B. Yeats was friendly with the Gore Booth sisters and stayed at Lissadell in 1892 and 1893 and later immortalised Lissadell and the Gore Booth sisters in his poetry. We will return to Westport and rest for the night. WEDNESDAY, 15TH APRIL | We will leave Newport after breakfast and depart to the monastic site Clonmacnoise, an Early Christian site the mid-6th century on the eastern bank of the River Shannon. Founded by St. Ciarán in 545AD, by the 9th century Clonmacnoise was Ireland’s most famous monastery along with Clonard, and was visited by scholars from all over Europe. The site includes the ruins of a cathedral, seven

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churches, two round towers, three high crosses and the largest collection of Early Christian grave slabs in Western Europe. You will then visit Athlon. After our walking tour, we suggest to visit Sean’s Bar, the oldest pub in Ireland that may also be the oldest surviving bar in the entire world: The perfect place to taste an Irish Coffee. From here you will travel on to Kilbeggan, where you will visit the Kilbeggan Distillery, a place full of stories worth telling. During your distillery tour distillery you will learn how Kilbeggan has married the whiskeymaking traditions of yesteryear with the innovative spirit of today and the end you will have tasting. Finally you will travel on to area Dublin followed by check-in at our hotel in Enfield.

PRICE INCLUDES Ryanair flight to Dublin Airport & return from Dublin Airport including 10kg hand luggage and 20kg checked in luggage 2 nights in 4 star Clayton Hotel Burlington in Dublin or similar 2 nights in 3 star Ard Ri House in Galway or similar 2 nights in 4 star Hotel Westport Woods in Westport or similar 1 night in 4 star The Johnstown Estate in Enfield or similar Rooms with private facilities, TV & free Wi-Fi Daily Irish breakfast Return airport transfers Services of tour leader All taxes Insolvency Fund

THURSDAY, 16TH APRIL | After breakfast we will have the morning at leisure. In the afternoon we leave our hotel and make our way to Dublin Airport for our Ryanair flight departing at 18.00pm and arriving back in Malta at 22.40pm.

EXCURSIONS Dublin City tour Hilmainham Gaol Galway Connemara/Clifden/ Kylemore Abbey Sligo Coast/Lissadell

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CHILD ¢20 ¢20 ¢21

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Kilmainham Gaol - ¢9.75 Kylemore Abbey - ¢15.75 Glen Keen Farm - ¢14.75 Lissadel House - ¢15.75 Clonmacnoise - ¢9.75 Kilbeggan Distillery Tour - ¢15.75 * All above prices are subject to change

Grand tour of Turkey

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VISITING Cappadocia, Kusadasi, Pamukkale & Istanbul WEDNESDAY, 8TH APRIL | We meet at the airport at 8.30am for our Turkish Airlines flight taking us to Cappadocia via Istanbul departing at 10.35am. On arrival at 6.55pm we are transferred to our 4-star hotel and have dinner. THURSDAY, 9TH APRIL | (Optional: Hot air Balloon riding available early in the morning! a unique experience) After breakfast we go on a full day excursion to visit Cappadocia. Here we can see the main Goreme Open Air Museum situated in the Goreme Valley, home of early Christian churches decorated with unique frescos. We proceed to Pasabaglari (Monk’s Valley) to see the world famous fairy chimneys which have a unique shape. We then have lunch and time to visit Avanos, the wellknown pottery and craft centre before we enjoy some free time to shop for some jewellery. We return to our hotel in time for dinner. (b,l,d) FRIDAY, 10TH APRIL | Today after breakfast, we check out and we go for a walk through the Rose Valley, the old Christian village of Cavusin and the Pigeons Valley. We stop for lunch before we continue to see Kaymaklı Underground City. We stop at a view point from where vwe can see the beauty of Ortahisar Natural Rock Castle. Afterwards we are transferred to Kayseri airport for our late internal flight to Izmir. On arrival our coach will take us to Kusadasi, check in and overnight. (b, l) SATURDAY, 11TH APRIL | Today after breakfast, our Turkish guide will take us by coach to Ephesus. Our first stop will be in Virgin Mary s House, where it is said that Mary was brought to Ephesus by the Apostle John after the Resurrection of Christ and lived out her days here. We later do a walking tour of Ephesus which will take us to see the Odeon, The Fountain of Trajan, the five terraces of apartment houses, the steam baths of Scholastic, the temple of Hadrian and impressive library of Ephesus. We return by bus through the Arcadian Way, where Mark Anthony and Cleopatra once rode in procession. After the lunch break we will visit the Temple of Artemis (Diana), built in honour of the Greek Goddess of hunting, wild nature and fertility. We then return to our hotel. (b,l,d)

SUNDAY, 12TH APRIL | After breakfast we take a 3 hour drive to reach Pamukkale (Hierapolis). We will walk to the natural warm water terraces which were formed by running warm water that contains calcium. The temperature of the water is about 35 degrees. The extraordinary effect is created when water from the hot springs loses carbon dioxide as it flows down the slopes, leaving deposits of limestone. The layers of white calcium carbonate, built up in steps on the plateau, gave the site the name Pamukkale (cotton castle). After lunch we can go into Cleopatra’s Pool (extra). Cleopatra Pool is warmed by hot springs and littered with underwater fragments of ancient marble columns. We return to our hotel in Kusadasi. (b,l,d)

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MONDAY, 13TH APRIL | After breakfast free time to enjoy Kusudasi, where one can walk along the beautiful promenade filled with all kind of shops. TUESDAY, 14TH APRIL | Breakfast and transfer to airport for our flight to Istanbul. On arrival we are transferred and free time to start enjoying this magnificent city. (b) WEDNESDAY, 15TH APRIL | After breakfast, we go on a full day excursion to Byzantian and the Ottoman Relics Tour. We begin our tour at the Sultanahmet district, the heart of old Istanbul, at Saint Sophia. Built by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD, this church is one of the marvels of world architecture. We then visit the Blue Mosque, which owes its name to the exquisite tiles adorning its interior. Dating from the 17th century, it is the only imperial mosque with six minarets, and The Hippodrome. After lunch we visit Topkapi Palace (excluding Harem Section), which, from the 15th to the 19th century, was the principle residence of the Ottoman Sultans. The last stop is at the Grand Bazaar, the commercial heart of the old city with its 4,000 shops full of treasures, including carpets and kilims, silks, jewellery, ceramics, icons, and leather goods. We have time to wander around the Grand Bazaar and do some shopping. (b,l)

THURSDAY, 16TH APRIL | Breakfast and today we go on a half day excursion to the Spice Market and on a Bosphorus cruise tour. Driving by bus to the Golden Horn we admire this natural harbour of Istanbul. The inlet separates the European shore into two. We will visit the Spice Market (EGYPTIAN BAZAAR). The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice. We later go on a short cruise between the two continents, Europe and Asia, along the Bosphorus by the Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi Palaces, wooden villas and mansions up to the Rumeli Fortress. The afternoon is free for personal sightseeing or shopping. (b) FRIDAY, 17TH APRIL | After Breakfast we continue to discover Istanbul. Today we go on a full day excursion that will take us to visit Dolmabahçe Palace, the Yildiz Palace Garden. After lunch we cross the Bosphorus bridge and we will visit the Beylerbeyi Palace (the Ottoman Summer Palace) and

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Camlica Hill. We return to our hotel and enjoy our last night by going to an optional belly dancing show with dinner (extra). (b,l) SATURDAY, 18TH APRIL | Breakfast and today we have a free morning for personal sightseeing. Early afternoon we go to the airport for our return Turkish Airlines flight departing at 5.10pm and arriving in Malta at 6.40pm.

PRICE INCLUDES ¢1279 ¢1329 ¢1619 ¢899

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE Belly Dancing show in Istanbul (including transfers) ¢55 Hot Air Balloon (including transfers) ¢190 * All above prices are subject to change Note: Hot Air Balloon excursion is not covered by insurance

Turkish Airlines flights to Cappadocia via Istanbul and return from Istanbul Internal flight to Izmir 2 nights in Cappadocia 4 nights in Kusadasi 4 nights in Istanbul Meals as indicated on programme Airport transfers All excursions as indicated in the programme Services of tour leader Professional English speaking guide during sightseeing All taxes Insolvency Fund

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Fun in Gardaland

Gardaland Theme Park - 2 Days ticket entrance fee included 15th - 18th April VISITING Gardaland, Sirmione & Desenzano WEDNESDAY, 15TH APRIL | We meet at the airport at 10.10am for our Air Malta flight departing at 12.10pm and arriving in Milan Linate Airport at 2.00pm. On arrival we will proceed to our 4 star Gardaland Hotel situated at Castelnuovo del Garda. In the evening an optional excursion takes us to Sirmione, known as the ‘Pearl of the Lake’ perched on a peninsula on the southern shore of Lake Garda. We will enjoy its beautiful pedestrian quarter with cobbled streets lined with boutiques, cafes and cake shops. THURSDAY, 16TH APRIL & FRIDAY, 17TH APRIL | We will enjoy two full days at Gardaland Park. Gardaland is one of

the most popular entertainment parks in Europe, and perhaps the most popular in Italy, nestled on the Eastern shore of lake Garda near the town of Castelnuovo del Garda. Let yourself get carried away by a river of fantasy by choosing the type of attraction that suits you best. Enjoy the spectacular shows and amazing adventures!

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SATURDAY, 18TH APRIL | Today we will check out and head to Desenzano, a pleasant town on the southern shore of Lake Garda. We will later make our way to Milan Linate Airport for our Air Malta flight departing at 2.50pm arriving in Malta at 4.40pm.

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Air Malta return flights to Milan Linate Airport 4 nights in 4 star Gardaland Hotel 3 Day Gardaland Entrance Ticket Rooms with private facilities, TV & A/C Daily Buffet Breakfast Return airport transfers Services of tour leader Airport taxes & service charge Insolvency Fund

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City tax of ¢1.50 per adult per night is to be paid directly at hotel Baby Cot at ¢15 per night * All above prices are subject to change

F1 2020 Barcelona GP

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WEDNESDAY, 6TH MAY | We meet at the airport at 12.10pm for our Vueling flight departing at 2.10pm and arriving in Barcelona airport at 4.25pm. On arrival, a coach will take us to our central 4 star hotel – Gran Hotel Flamingo in Lloret de Mar for check-in. THURSDAY, 7TH MAY | After breakfast all are free to discover Lloret de Mar. In the afternoon we will go to the circuit of Mont Melo for the pit walkabout, viewing the F1 cars and the opportunity to get some drivers’ autographs. FRIDAY, 8TH MAY | Today will be our first official day at Mont Melo to experience the thrills of International Motorsports, a packed day watching Practice sessions F1, F2 and GP3, plus supporting categories. This also serves as an opportunity to explore this wonderful track.

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SATURDAY, 9TH MAY | After an early breakfast we head to Mont Melo. The day starts with the last practice sessions leading to the much anticipated F1 qualifying session in the afternoon, which will determine the pole position and the grid for the GP. We will also have time to watch the F2 and GP3 races. SUNDAY, 10TH MAY | It’s early breakfast and departure to Mont Melo for the much awaited day. Grand Prix Day with the races from F2, Porsche Mobile 1 Supercup. A short break which will lead us to the F1 drivers’ parade. Before you know it the lights go off and the roar of the F1 cars racing for the first corner where most of us will be seated. A great day with much to discuss on our return to our hotel. MONDAY, 11TH MAY | After breakfast we will go to Barcelona for shopping and a city tour of this wonderful city of Catalunya. (Clients leaving today will collect their luggage and be transferred to Barcelona Airport for their Vueling flight to Malta departing at 8.30pm and arriving in Malta at 10.40pm). TUESDAY, 12TH MAY | Today’s optional full day excursion will take us to Port Aventura theme park (entrance extra), the famous entertaining park where we will spend quality time in different environment, fun rides and watching various shows. We will also have the opportunity to visit the Ferrari land. Departure from Port Aventura theme park will be at 7.00pm. WEDNESDAY, 13TH MAY | After breakfast we are transferred to Barcelona Airport for our flight departing at 11.10am arriving in Malta at 1.20pm.

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PRICE INCLUDES 7 NIGHTS ¢599 ¢629 ¢729

Vueling return flights to Barcelona Airport 5/7 nights in 4 star Gran Hotel Flamingo or similar Rooms with private facilities, free Wi-Fi, TV & hairdryer Daily buffet breakfast and buffet dinner Free visit to Barcelona Return airport transfers 4 return transfers to Mont Melo (Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun) Services of tour leader All taxes Insolvency Fund

EXCURSIONS Transfer to Port Aventura Theme Park (including entrance) - ¢68 Transfer to Port Aventura Theme Park & Ferrari Land (including entrance) - ¢77 3 day entrance tickets f1 Main Stand and Stand F - ¢490 Stand K - ¢270 General Admission - ¢156 50% discount on adult rates applicable as follows: Junior - General admission (12-18yrs) and grandstands (6-18yrs); Senior - General admission and grandstands (+65yrs)

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The ultimate Andre Rieu Concert

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2nd - 5th July VISITING Liege, Cologne, Namur & Maastricht THURSDAY, 2 JULY | We meet at the airport at 3.20am for our Air Malta flight to Brussels airport departing at 5.20am and arriving at 8.15am. On arrival we are transferred to our 3 star Ramada Plaza in Liege. Check in and afterwards join the leader to discover Liege, a city along the Meuse River in Belgium. It has long been a commercial and cultural hub. Its old town is filled with landmarks dating to the medieval era, including the Romanesque Church of St. Bartholomew, the Grand Curtius museum which houses archaeological treasures and the Opera Royal de Wallonie that has staged operas since 1820. Some free time for personal sightseeing, before returning to our hotel. ND

FRIDAY, 3RD JULY | After breakfast today we start our holiday by going to an optional half day excursion to Namur. The capital city of the Wallonia region of Belgium. At the confluence of the Meuse and Sambre rivers is the Citadel, a medieval fortress with 7km of underground passages, gardens, views and a golden statue of a giant turtle. In town, the Felicien Rops Museum focuses on the works of this 19th-century, Namur-born erotic artist. The baroque St. Loup Church has marble columns and a richly carved ceiling. We return to our hotel to rest so in the evening we attend the muchawaited Andre Rieu concert (optional) in his home town, Maastricht (extra). Andre Rieu together with the Johann Strauss Orchestra will surely make this night a festive and memorable one for you! SATURDAY, 4TH JULY | Breakfast and then we join the leader on an optional full day excursion crossing the border to Germany towards Cologne. It’s the largest city in the German Federal State and the fourth most populated city in Germany after Berlin, Hamburg and Munich. Located on both sides of the Rhine, we will have the time to visit the charming old town with its important monuments, squares and traces of 2000 years’ history. We shall also see the massive Cathedral, which took over 600

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years to be built and is a UNESCO world heritage site. Some free time for personal sightseeing or shopping. SUNDAY, 5TH JULY | After breakfast we check-out of our rooms and later we go on our last half day excursion to Maastricht, a university city on the southern tip of the Netherlands, distinguished by its medieval-era architecture and vibrant cultural scene. In its cobbled old town, is the Gothic-style church Saint Janskerk and the Romanesque Basilica of St. Servatius houses a significant collection of religious art. We return back to our hotel and later make our way to Brussels Airport for our Air Malta flight departing at 7.50pm and arriving in Malta at 10.35pm.

PRICE INCLUDES Air Malta return flights to Brussels Airport 3 nights in 3 star Ramada Plaza Liege City Center in Liege or similar Rooms with private facilities, TV & free Wi-Fi Daily buffet breakfast Return airport transfers Services of tour leader All taxes Incolvency Fund

EXCURSIONS Cologne Namur Andre Rieu Concert Rank 3 including transfers Maastricht

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DAY 1 | We meet our tour leader at the Airport at 10.15 a.m. At 12.15 pm. our Air Malta flight departs to Lisbon, where on arrival at 2.20 pm we will be transferred to our central hotel in Fatima. DAY 2 | Breakfast will be followed by a familiarization walk with the tour leader. Among other places we visit the Perpetual Adoration Chapel, the Chapel of Apparitions, the Basilica and other places of interest in connection with Our Lady of Fatima. We will have the opportunity for a group photograph. In the afternoon we go on an optional half day excursion to Batalha, Alcobaca and Nazare. We make our way to Batalha to see the Gothic Cathedral. Some free time before we continue our way to Alcobaca to visit the monastery. Afterwards we proceed to Nazare, the sea side and fishing resort on the Atlantic coast. DAY 3 | After breakfast we join the tour leader for a full day optional excursion to Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal. (During part of this excursion the group will be accompanied by a local English speaking guide.) We will see the monument dedicated to Henry the Navigator, the Belem Tower, the Moorish Citadel and the Black Horse Square. In the afternoon we go to Alfama, the place where St. Anthony was born, with its streets decorated with beautiful tiles. We have some free time for personal sightseeing and shopping before we make our way back to Fatima. DAY 4 | Breakfast followed by a half day optional excursion to Tomar and the caves of Mira d’Aire. On arriving at the top of a hill overlooking Tomar, we visit the Templars Monastery (entrance extra). From here we have a very beautiful panoramic view of picturesque Tomar. We proceed to the caves at Mira d’Aire for a guided tour of these spectacular caves and the fantastic show of the dancing waters (entrance

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extra). On returning to Fatima we will visit the Wax Museum (entrance extra) and a Port Wine Cellar. DAY 5 | Today, after breakfast, we offer you an opportunity to travel towards the north of Portugal on our optional full day excursion to Oporto, one of the largest and most important commercial cities in Portugal. (During part of this excursion the group will be accompanied by a local English speaking guide.) We shall visit the pedestrian shopping area and other interesting places. DAY 6 | Today we join the religious functions attended by thousands of pilgrims marking the 12th and 13th day of the month. On the 13th day of six consecutive months in 1917 beginning on May 13, our Lady appeared to the shepherd children, during which they related that the apparition called herself the “Lady of the Rosary”. By means of a mini train (extra), we visit Valinhos where we follow the Stations of the Cross near the little chapel. Afterwards we go to Ajustrel to visit the houses where the three shepherd children Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco used to live. After dinner we participate in the procession Aux Flambeaux on the main square in front of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima.

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DAY 7 | The highlight of today’s programme is when we attend for the ceremony of the blessing of the sick and the farewell procession. We join pilgrims from around the world and participate in a loving Adeus farewell to the statue of Our Lady of the Rosary. This will be followed by the International Mass at the Square. In the afternoon we board our coach and go on a half day optional excursion to Coimbra. Sister Lucia used to live in the Carmelite Convent in Coimbra. Here we see the Church of Saint Isabel and the University.

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EXCURSIONS CHILD UNDER 12 PAYS HALF Batalha/Alcobaca/Nazare Lisbon Tomar/Mira d’Aire Caves Oporto Coimbra

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Short break in San Remo Free visit to Milan 4th - 7th June (7th June -

National Holiday)

VISITING San Remo, Nice, Cannes, Monaco, Menton & Milan THURSDAY, 4TH JUNE | We meet at the airport at 10.10am for our Air Malta flight departing at 12.10pm and arriving in Milan Linate Airport at 2.00pm. We will proceed to our 3 star Hotel Marinella in San Remo to check in. Later, one can opt to join the tour leader for a familiarisation walk in San Remo. FRIDAY, 5TH JUNE | Today’s optional full day excursion will take us to Cannes and Nice. We will first go to Cannes. This lush city is most famous for the numerous festivals it hosts both local and international as well as a number of high end boutiques. Later, we will go to Nice where we shall visit the key

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places of interest such as Avenue Jean Medecin, with all its shops and big shopping centres such as the Galeries La Fayette, the famous Place Massena, the Palais du Justice and the Opera House. SATURDAY, 6TH JUNE | Our optional full day excursion today will take us to Monaco. Here, we shall explore the old town and see the Palace and the Cathedral; famous for hosting the wedding of Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly. We will have time to attend the changing of the guards. A visit to the Oceano-graphic Museum (extra) is highly suggested as it is known to be one of the most beautiful marine museums in the

world. We will later stop in Menton, where the sun shines 331 days a year providing the perfect conditions for a unique microclimate. SUNDAY, 7TH JUNE | After breakfast, we will have the morning to enjoy at our leisure before we check out of the hotel and make our way towards Milan, the capital of Lombardy. We shall proceed to Castello Sforzesco from where we will walk to the Duomo, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele and see the Teatro della Scala from the exterior. Later, we will proceed to Linate Airport for our return flight leaving at 8.55pm and arriving in Malta at 10.45pm.

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* SPECIAL PRICE Adult in Quad ¢449 ¢399 Adult in Triple ¢469 ¢419 Adult in Twin ¢489 ¢439 Adult in Single ¢549 ¢499 Child sharing with 2 adults ¢399 ¢349 * Special price applies when all excursions are taken There are many restaurants in the city centre where one can choose from

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Air Malta return flights to Milan Linate Airport 3 nights in 3 star Hotel Marinella in San Remo or similar Rooms with private facilities, TV, A/C & Wifi Daily buffet continental breakfast Free visit to Milan Return airport transfers Services of tour leader All taxes Insolvency Fund

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Monaco Oceano Graphic Museum & Palace ¢20.00 per adult / ¢12.00 13-18 years / ¢10.00 4-12 years / under 4 years free * All above prices are subject to change

Short break in Bratislava Introducing Slovakian Charms

27th - 30th June (29th June -

Public Holiday)

VISITING Bratislava, Smolenice Castle, Driny Caves, Modra, Svaty Jur, River Vah, Lake Slnava & Nitra Castle SATURDAY, 27TH JUNE | We meet at the airport at 5.15am for our Air Malta flight to Vienna departing at 7.15am. On arrival at 9.30am, our coach will take us directly to Bratislava. Since check in is normally in the afternoon, we will leave our luggage in our 4 star Hotel Saffron and head off for a half day optional guided city tour of Bratislava. We will walk around the historical city centre to see the pedestrian are of Bratislava full of cafes, bars, restaurants and shopping opportunities! Our tour will also take us up the hill to the Bratislava castle and visit the newly renovated Bratislava castle garden (entrance to the castle is extra). We will then walk by the Parlia-

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ment house and the former Jewish district of the town. We return to our hotel to check in and enjoy free time to ourselves around Slovakian’s Capital! SUNDAY, 28TH JUNE | Our full day optional excursion today takes us first to visit Smolenice Castle in the Lesser Carpathians area. Its biggest lure is the 33-metre-high castle tower that offers a spectacular view of its surroundings. We will enjoy a guided tour before heading towards Driny Cave, the only show cave in western Slovakia and one of the main tourist attractions of the Lesser Carpathians. As compared with other show caves in Slovakia, where usu-

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* Special price applies when all excursions are taken ** There are many restaurants in the vicinity of hotel offering various tourist menus at reasonable prices

Air Malta return flights to Vienna Airport 3 nights in 4 star Hotel Saffron in Bratislava or similar Rooms with private facilities, A/C & TV Daily buffet breakfast Return airport transfers Services of tour leader Airport taxes & service charge Insolvency Fund

ally larger underground spaces prevail, it represents a system of narrow fissure passages with beautiful dripstone decoration. We will then continue to Modra, a little wine town and enjoy lunch (extra) before visiting a ceramic production. Finally, we will taste the fine wines of the region in Sväty Jur! MONDAY, 29TH JUNE | A lovely full day optional excursion awaits us today, taking us towards River Vah, Lake Slnava & then visiting Nitra Castle. The Trajan sightseeing boat will take us on a 55-minute over Lake Slnava and discover the beauty of the landscape and nature directly from its sur-

EXCURSIONS ADULT CHILD Bratislava city tour ¢19 ¢10 Smolenice Castle, Driny Caves, Modra & Svaty Jur ¢69 ¢49 River Vah, Lake Slnava & Nitra Castle ¢59 ¢39 All above excursions include the services of an English speaking guide

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¢419 face. We will then proceed to Nitra, one of Slovakia’s most historically significant cities, a must-see city that will not disappoint: it is filled with stunning churches, beautiful hilltop views, ancient legends, and exciting history! Nitra Castle is one of the most popular attractions in Nitra, offering picturesque views of the entire city from one of its highest points. TUESDAY, 30TH JUNE | After checking out of our rooms, we will head back towards Vienna airport for our Air Malta flight departing at 10.40pm and arriving in Malta at 12.35pm.

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VISITING Bari, Alberobello, Matera, Castellana Caves, Ostuni, Tenuta Albano Carrisi & Polignano a Mare WEDNESDAY, 3RD JUNE | We meet at the airport at 9.30am for our Ryanair flight departing at 11.30am to Bari airport. We start our trip by visiting Bari St. Nicholas city, well known for its port and University. Visits to the Basilica of Saint Nicholas, the Bari Cathedral (dedicated to saint Sabinus of Canos) and Petruzzelli Theatre are a must. We can stroll the streets of Barivecchia (Old Bari) from Piazza Mercantile to Piazza Ferrarese. We then are transferred to our Trullo in Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage site, an unusual trulli district, with its characteristic whitewashed conical-roofed houses. Check in for a once in a life time experience as we will be sleeping in one of these trulli located in various parts of Alberbello. THURSDAY, 4TH JUNE | Today after breakfast we go on an optional full day excursion to Matera (the European Capital of Culture 2019) & Castellana Caves. Our first stop will be in Matera. The Sassi are houses dug into the calcarenitic rock itself. The ancient town stands on one slope of the ravine created by a river that is now a small stream. In the afternoon we then proceed to Castellana Caves (entrance extra). This is famous for the network of caves found here. These vast caves were created by underground rivers which filtered down through the limestone soil of the Murge Hills. We shall visit the numerous caves with their richly coloured stalactites and stalagmites.

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top of a hill and still fortified by the ancient walls. We then arrive in our Masseria in Mesagne for check in. After dinner we can enjoy a folklore show (extra) with local music and dancing called “Taranta”, a typical dance in Puglia. SATURDAY, 7TH JUNE | Today after breakfast we visit the beautiful Tenuta Al Bano Carrisi, a journey in the heart of nature and tradition. We will go on a guided tour of the Estate and the oasis created by the singer. We will visit the beautiful consecrated church, the “Curtipitrizzi” a walk in the forest, the charming “bottaia” where we can admire and listen to the explanation about the various stages of wine making, bottling and aging of the wine. The visit ends with a “Sharazan” a characteristic lunch in Don Carmelo restaurant where it’s possible to enjoy typical dishes from the region accompanied with wine from Al Bano Carrisi cellar. SUNDAY, 8TH JUNE | Our last day starts with breakfast and check out. We start our trip back to Bari airport with a stop in Polignano a Mare located on the Adriatic Sea. We can enjoy some free time for

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FRIDAY, 5TH JUNE | Breakfast followed by check out and this morning we will discover the pretty town of Alberobello. Walking around is enjoyable heading up Via Monte Michele, we can visit Alberobello’s twentieth-century trullo church, the Chiesa di Sant’Antoni. We then proceed to Cisternino where we have time to stop for oil tasting with visit in an Oil Mill in this area. Then we make our way to Ostuni built on

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Ryanair return flights to Bari Airport including 10 kg checked-in hand luggage 2 nights in a Trullo in Alberobello & 2 nights in the Resort Antica Masseria Martuccio in Mesagne or similar Rooms with private facilities & TV Daily breakfast Free visit to Bari Free visit to Polignago a Mare Return airport transfers Services of tour leader Airport taxes & service charge Insolvency Fund

EXCURSIONS Matera/Castellana Grotte (with guide) Alberobello guided walking tour Tenute Albano Carrisi including lunch Folklore Night

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City tax of ¢0.80 per person per night is to be paid directly at the Trulli reception Bari castle - ¢3.00 Matera Cave Church & Cave House ¢4.00 Castellana Caves - ¢13.00 Alberobello Trullo Sovrano - ¢1.50 Additional Supplement for 20Kgs luggage at ¢80 * All above prices are subject to change

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Enjoying Estonia on the Baltic Sea with a touch of Finland 4th - 11th June (7th June -

Public Holiday)

VISITING Tallinn, Kadriorg Park, Kadriorg Palace, Lahemaa National Park, Altja, Haapsalu, Kuursaal, Ethnographic Open Air Museum Rocca al Mare & Helsinki in Finland THURSDAY, 4TH JUNE | We meet at the airport at 4.45am for our Ryanair flight departing to Tallinn at 6.45am. On arrival in Tallinn airport at 11.35am, our local guide will welcome us and we will transfer to our 4 star central Park Inn by Radisson Meriton hotel and check in. We will later go for a familiarisation walk of the city and then enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure for rest. FRIDAY, 5TH JUNE | Today, we will start off the day with a half day optional guided city tour visiting the Old Town of Tallinn - an example of Gothic architecture in the Baltic and Nordic countries. The day includes Toompea Cas le fortifications, the Dome Church (13th century), the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Alexander Nevsky (19th century), Town Hall Square (15th century), the Old Guild and St. Olaf’s Church. In the afternoon, we will board our coach and go for another half day optional excursion taking us to Kadriorg Park where we will also visit Kadriorg Palace. SATURDAY, 6TH JUNE | Our full day optional excursion today takes us to Lahemaa National Park (“Book Land”). Here we find typical northern landscapes of Estonia: beach plains, pine forests, stone fields and waterfalls. We will find several manors In the park dating back to the 18th and 19th century. We will visit Palmse manor where we will also enjoy some vodka tasting. We will later enjoy the customs of the fishermen in the small fish village of Altja. We will have time for lunch (extra) in a local tavern. SUNDAY, 7TH JUNE | We will enjoy a lovely drive to Haapsalu for our full day optional excursion. This calm and friendly small town enjoys a long-standing history as a spa resort. Once a popular summer holiday destination for the Russian aristocracy, Haapsalu hosts a number of international festivals and is home to charming restaurants. Haapsalu is a wonderful little town with narrow streets, a miniature town hall

PRICE PER PERSON * SPECIAL PRICE Adult in Triple ¢899 ¢799 Adult in Twin ¢929 ¢829 Adult in single ¢1219 ¢1119 Child sharing ¢699 ¢599 Half Board (6 buffet dinners) ¢144 * Special price applies when all excursions are taken Seats on flights are assigned directly by Ryanair. Should you need seats near each other this may incur a charge.

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and romantic wooden dwelling houses. On the romantic seaside promenade stands Kuursaal, one of the finest wooden buildings in Estonia. MONDAY, 8TH JUNE | We will enjoy a half day optional excursion today taking us to the Ethnographic Open Air Museum Rocca al Mare, situated a few kilometres from the city centre, showing off a collection of village architecture from the 17th-18th Century. We will have ample time to explore the buildings, farm houses, the windmill, the chapel and a sauna, all grouped in a village where one can discover the life of Estonian peasants. We will later return to Tallinn and enjoy the afternoon at leisure. TUESDAY, 9TH JUNE | Our full day optional excursion today will take us on a fantastic trip into Helsinki, capital city of Finland! We will board a ferry from Tallinn crossing over the Baltic Sea towards Helsinki. On arrival, we will enjoy a city tour which includes all the most important and interesting parts of Helsinki: the historical centre with Senate Square, the Presidential Palace, City Hall, the Parliament building, Finland Hall and the Opera House. We will stop at the Sibelius Monument and the Temppeliaukio Church (entrance extra). We will then enjoy some free time to continue roaming this lovely city at leisure before we board our ferry back to Tallinn. WEDNESDAY, 10TH JUNE | We have left the last day completely at leisure for you to enjoy Tallinn and continue to explore it. We suggest you visit Tallinn Television Tower (extra), the tallest building in Tallinn and Estonia with 314 metres. The TV Tower is

PRICE INCLUDES Ryanair flights to Tallinn Airport including 10kg and 20kg checked-in luggage 7 nights in 4 star central Park Inn by Radisson Meriton hotel in Tallinn or similar Rooms with private facilities, TV, Wifi, Tea & Coffee making facilities and A/C Daily buffet breakfast Return airport transfers Services of tour leader Airport taxes & service charge Insolvency fund

a great tourist, culture and leisure centre with a panoramic view from 170 metres and a terrace on the 22nd floor. For those who enjoy museums, there are various museums one can visit such as the Fine-art Photography centre, the PROTO Invention Factory and the Kumu Art Museum (entrances are extra). THURSDAY, 11TH JUNE | After checking out of our rooms, we will make our way to Tallinn Airport for our Ryanair flight departing at 12.00pm and arriving in Malta at 3.00pm.

EXCURSIONS ADULT Tallinn City tour ¢19 Kadriorg Park & Palace ¢35 Lahemaa National Park ¢49 Haapsalu / Kuursaal ¢49 Ethnographic Open Air Museum Rocca al Mare ¢35 Helsinki (including ferry) ¢79

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The following services are included in the above mentioned excursions: English speaking guide from day 1 till day 6, entrances to Tallinn Dom, Kadriorg Palace, Palmse Manor, Rocca al Mare Museum, Vodka tasting in Palmse Manor and the ferry ticket from Tallinn to Helsinki and back.

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Booking Conditions Britannia’s reputation has been built on client satisfaction because we go that extra mile, striving to ensure that you, our client, get value for money. We want you to enjoy your holiday to the full and return to Malta feeling both satisfied and relaxed. We therefore invite you to please read these booking conditions. GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS The holidays in this programme have been planned and are operated by Britannia Services Limited of The Landmark Suite 4,Triq l-Iljun, Qormi to ensure maximum client satisfaction. These terms and conditions have been laid out according to Maltese legislation and international rules, and cover every aspect of your holiday, from the moment you book until the moment you return home. The general conditions clearly spell out our obligations to you, and your commitments when you book your holiday with us. In these Terms & Conditions, the term “you” and its derivatives include you and all other persons travelling with you, in whose name you have made the booking. OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU 1. BOOKING AND DEPOSIT After you have paid your deposit (¢300 per person on any package, ¢600 per person on long haul holidays, ¢300 per person on cruises) and a receipt has been issued by us, the booking is considered confirmed. Payment of the initial deposit also confirms that you have read and understood these Terms and Conditions. However, your participation in the tour is only confirmed, and can only be ensured, once you have paid the full amount due. When making a booking, it is important that the name you give us is exactly as shown on the passport or other valid travelling document. If you fail to do so, you may be denied boarding on the tour altogether, or we may be constrained to affect a name-change, in which case, an administrative fee of ¢50 will be levied, together with any additional fees which our suppliers may impose. This also applies should you require a transfer of the booking to a different traveller. The notice for change or transfer is to be given within a reasonable time, at the latest seven days prior to your intended departure. Should you wish to change your holiday arrangements in any way, we will try our best to meet your wishes to the best of our ability. We reserve the right to charge you a handling fee of ¢50 for any such change to your booking, in addition to any actual costs incurred in respect of such a change. Where the price varies depending on the number of persons booked into the accommodation and you wish to change that number of persons, you will need to pay the price on the basis of the new party size as shown in this brochure. Any increase in the price per person, which would be due by you and payable as a result of a part cancellation (eg: for a hotel room under-occupancy, changing from twin room to single room), is not a cancellation charge. 2. PRICE POLICY The prices indicated in this brochure are set at the time of its publication and are the price per person. Children’s rates apply provided the children share the room with 2 or 3 adults. The actual costs relative to your holiday may change from the time of issuing the brochure, or from the date of booking due to: -

An increase in Cost of Fuel prices, imposed by the airlines or the cruise ship companies, or any other increase relative to other power sources that affects the price directly or indirectly; ii. An increase in taxes or fees imposed by third parties, such as government authorities, including but not limited to, any increase in tourist taxes, landing taxes, embarkation or disembarkation costs; iii. Changes in Visa Costs; iv. Change in the exchange rates or currency fluctuations.

payments made to us. We reserve the right to cancel the tour if there are not at least 30 people booked on the tour you have reserved, or if sales of that holiday are so low as to make it economically not feasible for us to operate it. In this event, we may offer you an alternative holiday to purchase, of comparable standard, if available, with no obligation on your part to purchase such alternative package. If you choose not to purchase an alternative holiday, we will refund you all the money you have paid us for your cancelled holiday.

3. PAYMENT OF BALANCE The balance due for the holiday must be settled by not later than six (6) weeks prior to departure in the case of packages, and eight (8) weeks prior to the departure in the case of cruises or long hauls. If the booking is made less than eight (8) weeks prior to the departure of your cruise or long haul, or six (6) weeks prior to the date of departure of any other holiday, the full payment is due immediately. Payments may be made in Cash, by Personal Cheque, Banker’s Cheque or Bank Transfer. Since it may take up to 7 working days for cheques to clear, payment by Personal Cheque will not be accepted in the last 10 working days before the date of travel.

In case of cancellation by us, you will be informed at least:i. 20 days before the departure date of said cancellation, if your tour was planned to last longer than 6 days; ii. 7 days before the departure date of said cancellation, if your tour was planned to last between 2-6 days iii. 48 hours before the departure date of said cancellation, if your tour was planned to last less than 2 days.

4. CANCELLATION If, for whatever reason, we do not receive your payment in time as indicated above, we reserve the right to cancel the booking and impose a cancellation fee. You are entitled to cancel your booking with us at any stage prior to your departure, subject to a cancellation fee. A cancellation can only be accepted once this is communicated in writing to us by any of the persons listed on the booking form or by the Travel Agent through whom the booking was made. The cancellation will be effective from the date it is received and duly stamped by our offices. The stamp constitutes irrefutable proof of the date of receipt of the cancellation. The cancellation fee which you must pay shall be: • If you cancel more than 43 days before scheduled departure – a sum equivalent to your deposit • If you cancel between 29-42 days before scheduled departure – a sum equivalent to 50% of the total price of your package inclusive of extras if previously booked by you • If you cancel between 15-28 days before scheduled departure – a sum equivalent to 75% of the total price of your package inclusive of extras if previously booked by you • If you cancel between 14 days or less before departure – a sum equivalent to 100% of the total price of your package inclusive of extras if previously booked by you In the case of a cancellation of a cruise package, should the cancellation be affected more than 65 days before scheduled departure, only the deposit shall be lost. Should, however, the cancellation be affected less than 65 days before the scheduled departure, a cancellation fee equivalent to 100% of the total price of your package will be imposed. In the event of unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances at the holiday destination, which would significantly affect your trip, you may cancel your booking, without paying the cancellation fee, and receive a full refund of any

Furthermore, we reserve the right to cancel the tour at any time should this be necessitated by force majeure or unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances. In the latter event, we shall contact you to inform you about the cancellation without undue delay. No compensation will be due by us in the event that the cancellation results because of: i. reasons attributable to you; ii. unforeseeable and unavoidable reasons attributable to third parties unconnected with the provision of services included in the package that we are supplying, such as government authorities; iii. force majeure; iv. unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances. 5. OUR ASSURANCE ON STANDARDS, DUTIES & OUR OBLIGATIONS We take all reasonable steps to ensure that proper arrangements have been made for all the holidays which are advertised in this brochure. We are not responsible for any prejudice, extra costs or consequential loss that you may suffer, directly or indirectly, if you choose to make any independent arrangements with third parties in relation to your holiday, separately to the services included in our package. You will appreciate that we have no direct control over the provision of services to you by suppliers. We cannot be held responsible if any activities are cancelled due to force majeure or due to unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances, such as adverse weather, strikes or the indisposition of the protagonist in a show or entertainment event. We always try our utmost to communicate your specific requests to our suppliers; however, we can never give a guarantee that these will be definitively confirmed since adherence to said requests is always subject to availability. We assure you that should any of the travel services included in our package not be performed in accordance with the package booked with us, we shall seek to remedy the lack of conformity, unless this is impossible or entails disproportionate costs. We plan our holidays to give you the maximum enjoyment. In order to do so, we may occasionally have to change your holiday arrangements, and we reserve the right to do so in the unlikely event that this should become necessary. Such changes may be necessary, for example, as a result of force majeure, govern-

ment or local authority action, essential maintenance or cleaning, lack of support or demand, religious or local holidays or changes made by our suppliers, and include, changes in flight times, hotels closing down, hotel overbookings, or inclement weather imposing a change in itinerary. We may not be held responsible for changes in the programme resulting from said third party interventions. However, we shall inform you within a reasonable time of any changes to the programme once the relative change is communicated to us. Touring itineraries may also have to be changed, sometimes at short notice, due to weather, road or traffic conditions, mechanical breakdowns, police activity etc. Whilst we strive to make sure that everything goes according to the plan set out in this brochure, we cannot be held liable for said changes when these are caused by force majeure or unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances. Changes to the programme may have to be made: a. Before Departure - Should we be compelled to make any changes, we will inform you or your Travel Agent of all the details relative to said changes within a reasonable time prior to the departure. Should the changes to the travel programme be significant, or increase the price of the package booked with us by more than 8%, and you are not satisfied with the new arrangements, you will be entitled to cancel your booking without incurring any cancellation fees, provided that your instructions to cancel your booking are made within a reasonable time, which shall, under no circumstance, be longer than seven days from the date that we would have informed you about the change, or later than seven days before the scheduled departure, whichever is the earlier. b. After Your Holiday Has Commenced – Occasionally, it may be necessary, due to unforeseen circumstances, to change a hotel or some other part of your holiday arrangement after your holiday has commenced, in which event we will do our best to maintain the overall standard of the holiday arrangements. Should, however, the alternative arrangement be of a lower quality or cost than the one originally planned, you shall be entitled to an appropriate reduction. 5.1 Flights Details of the airlines we anticipate using are shown in the programme. The choice of airline is exclusively at our discretion. We reserve the right to substitute alternative airlines and/ or aircraft if necessary; however, we shall immediately inform you should such change be made. Flight schedules are subject to changes and confirmation by the airline. Our reservation system will show the latest schedules as advised to us. Please check your flight tickets as soon as you receive them, as they will show the confirmed time for your flights. Some flights may have intermediate stops en route and this is not always known before departure date. In such cases, we cannot notify you in advance. Flights are subject to the granting of permits and licenses by authorities both in Malta and overseas. We cannot be held responsible for any prejudice or consequential damage that you may suffer from such changes. However, we are committed to inform you as soon as the change is made known to us. Should

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the change lead to a delay which results in an overnight stay abroad, we will cover the costs for reasonable meals and refreshments in a reasonable relation to the waiting time, the hotel accommodation should overnight stays be necessary, transport between the airport and place of accommodation, and also 2 telephone calls or emails. Transport of any kind is subject to the conditions of carriage of the company providing that trip. These conditions applicable to you are likely to embody the provisions of the law of the country where the company concerned is situate.

5.4 Entrance Fees & Excursions Unless otherwise specified, entrance fees to museums, shows, boat or train trips, and the use of cable cars are charged separately whilst you are on holiday. Excursions that are listed as ‘optional’ are also charged separately whilst you are on holiday, and unless otherwise stated, do not include the service of a local guide, but do cover the cost of the coach transfer. The prices for optional excursions are clearly listed in the price box on the programme. Only items listed in the section ‘Price Includes’ are included in your package price. We are only responsible for Optional Excursions which are included in this brochure, even if you decide to take them whilst you are already on holiday. The price for these Optional Excursions is extra and unless clearly specified, they only include transportation costs by coach. These are clearly marked in the price box printed at the end of each programme in this brochure. We are not responsible for any additional excursions, and their relative costs, organised by yourself, your Britannia tour leader or any other third party while you are abroad, if said excursions are not indicated in this brochure, and are not carried out with the written consent of Britannia Services Limited management in Malta.

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lated time (this varies and could be necessary months prior to departure) in order for such treatment to be effective on the departure date. You may phone the National Immunisation Service in Floriana on 21250492 for advice on these matters. Please ensure that you have a valid European Health Insurance Card so that you may use certain medical services in Europe. Airline regulations state that if you are more than 28 weeks pregnant, at the time of return travel, you must have a medical certificate of fitness to travel. It is your duty to purchase Travel Insurance. We provide the service to sell Travel Insurance, although you are under no obligation to purchase such cover from us. You must be responsible for a reasonable standard of behaviour. We reserve the right to decline to accept or retain any person as a client if their behaviour is, in our opinion, or in the opinion of the airline pilot, ship captain, hotelier or accommodation owner or manager or other person in authority, likely to cause distress, danger, damage or annoyance to other customers, employees and to other people or to property. We shall be under no liability to pay any refund or compensation to, or costs incurred by, any person whose behaviour is considered unacceptable and is made to leave any of the aforementioned premises or facilities. All children travelling on a reduced-price holiday must not have reached their 12th birthday by the end of the holiday. Our staff do not normally check passports to verify dates of birth. If a child has reached his or her 12th birthday by the end of the holiday, and was declared as a child on the booking form, the airline will refuse boarding to the child. Disabled persons are welcome on Britannia Tours Holidays. However please note that our personnel cannot provide the services of a personal assistant or carer. Please advise us about any requirements or preexisting medical conditions that you think may be important for us to know about. Otherwise, we cannot guarantee the provision of adapted services and facilities. We also welcome senior citizens and point out that insurance companies impose special conditions for clients 70 years and over. Please check with your insurance company and travel advisor to ensure that the level of activity on your chosen holiday, and the cover you have chosen, are suitable.

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5.2 Accommodation Our brochure descriptions are based on the information obtained from hoteliers and other service providers at the time of printing. Check-in at hotels is not done before 3 p.m. and check-out from rooms must take place by 9 a.m. We kindly ask you to respect such times and abide by the instructions provided by your tour leader or the accommodation manager/s. Hotel rooms and ship cabins may be small or even very small when compared to standards which you may be accustomed to, including any adjoining en-suite or bathroom. We only work with hotels that have single or twin rooms. Triple or quadruple rooms are hardly ever available. A third and/or fourth person wishing to share a twin room will most probably be given either a small extra folding ‘camp bed’, a bunk bed or a sofa bed, which may make accommodation quite uncomfortable. In America, three or four persons wanting to share a room will always be given just two double beds (single beds for each person will not be available). Therefore, we are not to be held liable should a room or cabin be smaller than what you expected. The assignment of rooms is handled directly by the hotel and at no stage are we involved in said assignment. At the time of booking, you may inform us whether you wish two single beds or a double bed, or whether you wish rooms next to each other or with a specific view. Although we will strive to obtain your desired arrangement, we do not have any control as to whether the accommodation-provider adheres to the submitted request. Swimming pools may only be heated in colder weather and the general standard of hygiene, public utilities, drainage, plumbing and services in general may not be of the same standard as in Malta. Breakfast is always continental unless otherwise specified. Lunches and dinners are always served in three courses. No choice of food will be provided unless you have informed us upon booking that you suffer from a particular food allergy, or health condition, in which case, we will inform the catering establishment of said dietary requirements. Please note that portions served abroad are moderate, and sometimes may be considered small when compared to local customary food portions. When buffet meals are provided, a choice is available. Any drinks ordered, including water and soft drinks, are not included in the package price and are to be paid for separately. The use of the mini-bar, telephone and pay-tv, when available, is not included in the package price, and must paid by you separately. Policies vary from one hotel to the other – therefore, if in doubt, you should enquire with the hotel management directly of any charges to which you may be liable, before making use of the service.

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5.5 Services of a Tour Leader Each group tour is escorted by a Maltesespeaking tour leader who will be responsible for the implementation of the programme. The tour leader is under no circumstance responsible to provide any service over and above the official programme, and is not obliged to accompany members of the group around shops, flea markets or theme parks even if the relative visits are included in this brochure. In cases of emergency, namely if you should suffer any injury or fall victim to a crime, the tour leader will use his best endeavours to offer you emergency assistance necessary to approach local health services, authorities and consular assistance, and assist you in making alternative travel arrangements should you so require. We reserve the right to charge you for the cost of such assistance. If you have a problem, you should immediately inform your tour leader, ideally also in writing, so that, if possible, the problem can be dealt with promptly. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES I. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of a valid passport or other valid travel document, and any appropriate visas. Be sure to check passport, travel document and visa requirements with your Travel Agent, well in advance, particularly if you are a non-Maltese passport holder. You are responsible for any charges, fines etc. that may be levied by authorities in Malta or overseas for noncompliance with regulations in this area and any such amounts will be charged to you. II. Health facilities, hygiene and risk of disease vary worldwide. It is your responsibility to check if you are healthy enough to travel. III. You must seek all necessary advice regarding your health and specific requirements from your trusted medical adviser, as soon as possible. You must also take any inoculations you may need depending on the country you are going to travel to, and ensure that any medication, such as Malaria pill, can be taken within the stipu-

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LIABILITY We are not responsible for anything that may happen to you outside the hotel we booked for you, or for the quality of any services not offered directly by the hotel where you will be staying. Nor are we responsible for any theft that you may suffer throughout your holiday, even if this occurs in the hotel or on

the coach. We cannot be held responsible for any injuries you may suffer during activities or excursions. INSOLVENCY Britannia Services Ltd is a participant in the Insolvency Fund. This fund protects you when purchasing a package holiday. You are to ensure that a certificate is issued as this is the only legal document that will provide you with the necessary protection. FORCE MAJEURE OR UNAVOIDABLE AND EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES Force Majeure or unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances shall be a defence to the non-performance of the package. If a cruise liner misses a port of call, for the benefit of the passengers’ safety or due to Force Majeure, passengers will be transferred, possibly by air (at no extra cost) to another port. In such cases, no port tax refunds will be issued. IF YOU HAVE A COMPLAINT We do our best to give you an enjoyable, trouble-free holiday, but occasionally even the best laid plans can go wrong. If you have a problem or complaint relating to the overseas part of your holiday, you must contact our tour leader, representative or agent in your resort at the earliest opportunity, and ideally register your complaint in writing, in order that it may be investigated, and we may have the opportunity to resolve the matter on the spot. In addition, you must notify us in writing within seven (7) days of the date of your return from your holiday of any difficulties which you may have experienced while overseas. Given the difficulties of investigating a complaint too long after the event, we cannot accept liability in respect of claims received after the seven (7) day period, and/or which have not been reported in writing to the Tour Leader during the holiday. All disputes arising from this package will be subject to Maltese law and adjudicated by the Maltese Courts. In the case of cruises, complaints must be submitted in writing within 2 months after the incident. We shall strive to address your complaint to your satisfaction, but should you disagree with our conclusions, you can lodge an appeal to the MCCAA, in line with your rights as a passenger. Disclaimer: These terms and conditions have been set-out in accordance with the current Maltese and EU legal provisions and are subject to change should there be any amendments to the relative laws.

Group meetings will be held at Britannia House, 652, St Joseph High Street, Hamrun (opposite BOV). Clients may make use of the MCP Car Park found next to the Hamrun Local Council. Britannia will be providing free parking for those clients who present their car park ticket during the meeting.

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