Autumn & Winter
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30 OCT – 2 NOV starting from
€399 in Triple Room
Fiera dei Morti
Visiting: Taormina, Catania, Fiera dei Morti, Porte di Catania Shopping Mall & Sicilia Outlet Village
in collaboration with
Wednesday 30th October: Meet the tour leader at the Malta International Airport for check-in on your direct flight to Catania. Upon arrival, your private coach will start its way to your hotel for check in and room allocation. After some free time, you might want to join your fellow group members for an optional excursion to Taormina by night. Perched on the side of a mountain, Taormina is one of Sicily’s most sought-after destination popular with thousands of tourists. Later head back to the hotel for overnight. Thursday 31st October: After breakfast, join your tour leader for a full day of shopping extravaganza. In the morning head to central Catania for its famous flee market, and later head towards the Sicilia Outlet Village. Amongst art, archaeological sites and extraordinary cities, this village offers the opportunity to shop at affordable prices in over 140 stores featuring some of the most important and best known fashion brands. Friday 1st November - School Holiday: After breakfast, join your tour leader for one of the highlights of your holiday. Start your day by driving towards the famous Fiera dei Morti on the outskirts of Catania for a bargain or two. Later head towards the Porte di Catania shopping mall with its famous Auchan Hypermarket amongst other retailers. In the evening a farewell buffet dinner (all you can eat – drinks excluded) will be served in Catania before overnight. Saturday 2nd November: After breakfast and check out, head towards Catania in time for your flight back to Malta.
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special price
normal price
€429 TWIN
€529 TWIN
€399 triple €479 SINGLE €289 CHILD
€499 triple €579 SINGLE €339 CHILD
(under 12 years sharing with 2 Adults)
Price per person includes: • Direct Return flights to Catania • 20kgs Checked-in Luggage & 10Kgs Hand Luggage (subject to availabilty) • All Transfers • 3 Nights at the Ibis Styles Hotel (or similar) in Acireale on B&B Basis • Tour Leader • City Tax • Protection by the Insolvency Fund Optional Excursions: Adult Child Taormina by Night €35 €25 Catania City Centre & Sicilia Outlet Village €35 €25 Fiera dei Morti, Porte di Catania & Happy Wok €45 €35 Rate for all Excursions €115 €85 *Special Price is only valid when the Excursion package is taken.
19 – 23 NOV starting from
€749 in Triple Room
Joseph Calleja and the Malta
Philharmonic Orchestra
in Moscow Visiting: Moscow, Kremlin, St Basil Cathedral, Bolshoi Theatre, Zaryadye Park & Sergiev Possad
Tuesday 19th November: Meet the group at 1930hrs in time for check in of your direct flight to Moscow departing at 2130hrs.
special price
normal price
Wednesday 20th November: Upon arrival, your private coach will make its way towards your centrally located hotel for immediate check-in and room allocation. Later head towards the hotel’s restaurant for your welcome breakfast, before continuing your rest period. In the afternoon, join the tour leader and a local Englishspeaking guide for an afternoon sightseeing excursion of Moscow. A visit to Moscow will not be complete without a tour of the Kremlin. Visit the Kremlin Cathedrals and the Armoury, and explore the rich history of Imperial Russia. Discover all the major sights of the Kremlin and see a stunning collection of weapons, jewels, Faberge eggs, imperial carriages, crowns and much more. Later you may opt to re-join the group for the Moscow River Cruise. The cruise take its passengers along a route to enjoy the most remarkable sights of Moscow. During the cruise you can also enjoy exquisite cuisine and wonderful drinks. Later return to your hotel for dinner (optional) and overnight.
€779 TWIN
€879 TWIN
Thursday 21st November: During any season, at any hour of the day, Moscow thrills its visitors with its artistry, history and majesty. Feel the weight of this significance as you wander and marvel at the mind-boggling magnificence of St Basil’s Cathedral. After lunch (extra - no dinner will be included), head towards the Bolshoi Theatre for the private tour of such historical theatre, before transfer towards the Zaryadye Park, the venue for tonight’s Malta Philharmonic Orchestra concert under the baton of Konstantin Orbelyan and with soloist Joseph Calleja. After the concert, your private transfer will head back to your hotel for overnight. Friday 22nd November: Visit Sergiev Possad, the only city in the Moscow region that is included on the Golden Ring route of ancient towns. This charming town, although small in size, is rich with historic and cultural heritage. This is why such a city and its world famous Lavra monastery were added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. Later head back to your hotel for dinner (optional) and short overnight. Saturday 23rd November: In the very early hours of the morning, your private coach will make its way towards the airport for your flight back to Malta departing at 0420hrs.
€749 triple €849 SINGLE
€849 triple €949 SINGLE
Price per person includes: • Direct Return Airmalta flights to Moscow • 23 Kgs Checked-in Luggage & 10Kgs Hand Luggage • All Transfers • 4 Nights at the 4* Hotel Pushkin (or similar) in Moscow on B&B Basis • Tour Leader • Protection by the Insolvency Fund Optional Excursions: Adult The Kremlin €34 Moskva River Cruise €34 Moscow €59 Sergiev Possad €59 Rate for all Excursions €186 Half Board Adult 2xA-la-carte dinners €49 (drinks excluded) MPO Concert at Zaryadye Grand Hall Parterre €80 Amphitheatre €65 (limited seats available) Notes Russian Entry Visa – please refer to https://malta.mid.ru/en_GB/entry-visato-russia
Special Price is only valid when the Excursion Package and Half Board Supplement are taken
Orange Travel Group
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16 - 22 NOV starting from
€1199 in Triple Room
Holy Land Pilgrimage
Visiting: Haifa, Mount Tabor, Cana, Nazareth, Sea of Galilee, Jerusalem & Bethlehem
Saturday 16th November: Meet the tour leader at 2300hrs for check-in of your direct Airmalta flight to Tel Aviv. Sunday 17th November: Upon arrival, your coach will start its way towards Mount Tabor where mass will be concelebrated at the Church of the Transfiguration, after breakfast in Haifa. Later head to Cana before making your way to Nazareth for check in, room allocation and lunch. In the afternoon, head towards the Annunciation and the Nutrition Churches before dinner and overnight.
price
€1199 triple €1249 TWIN €1399 SINGLE
Monday 18th November: After breakfast and checkout, join the group in visiting the places where Jesus acted around the Sea of Galilee. Start your day with a visit to the Mount of the Beatitudes. Mass will be concelebrated at the Primacy of Peter, before heading to Tabgha. You will also set sail on a boat similar to the boat used by Jesus and his disciples. After Lunch, head towards Capernaum, one of the mostly cited locations in the Holy Scriptures. Later make your way towards Jerusalem, for hotel check-in, room allocation, dinner and overnight. Tuesday 19th November: Join the group and start your day by visiting Beit Sahur and the Church of the Shepherds Fields where mass will be concelebrated. Then continue towards Bethlehem and visit the Church of the Nativity, the Catholic St. Catherine Church housing the tombs of the Innocent, as well as the Milk Grotto. After lunch, head back to Jerusalem in time for dinner and overnight. Wednesday 20th November: Head to the Garden of Olives where a visit to the Pater Noster Church will take place. Later take the road to the Dominus Flevit Church. You will also have the opportunity to visit the Gethsemane Gardens and the All Nations Church where mass will be concelebrated. Lunch will be served back at the hotel, whilst in the afternoon one can visit the Mamila Avenue Mall for some deserved shopping. Thursday 21st November: Join the group for an early wake up, in order to take part in mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, before returning to your hotel for breakfast. Soon afterwards continue your day by re-entering the city of Jerusalem and its Jewish quarter. Together with your local licensed guide, experience that dramatic Friday, when Jesus was crucified, following the “Via Dolorosa”. After lunch revisit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, where you will have the opportunity to see the Hill of Calvary (Golgotha) and the empty Tomb of Jesus. Return to your hotel in time for dinner and overnight. Friday 22nd November: After early breakfast and checkout, head towards Tel Aviv’s airport for check in for your direct Airmalta flight back to Malta.
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Price per person includes: • Direct Return Airmalta flights to Tel Aviv • 23 Kgs Checked-in Luggage & 10Kgs Hand Luggage • All Transfers • 1 Night at the Casa Nova (or similar) in Nazareth on Full Board Basis • 4 Nights at the Casa Nova (or similar) in Jerusalem on Full Board Basis • Lunches at Tourist standard Restaurants/Hotels as per programme • All Transfers with English Speaking Representative • Licensed English-Speaking Guide • Pilgrimage Certificate • Mass Reservations • Deluxe Bus with A/C • Luggage fees at Hotels • Tour Leader & Spiritual Director • Protection by the Insolvency Fund
05 - 09 dec starting from
€599 in Triple Room
Lourdes for the Immaculate Conception
Visiting: Lourdes, Pont d’Espagne, St. Jean de Luz & Bartres
in collaboration with
Thursday 5th December: Meet the tour leader at 1100hrs for check in of your direct Airmalta flight to Lourdes. Upon arrival your coach will head towards your centrally located hotel for immediate check in and room allocation. Later re-meet with your tour leader for an orientation walk within Lourdes before dinner and overnight. Friday 6th December: Today, after breakfast, we encourage you to join the tour leader for mass before taking part in the Via Crucis. The experienced tour leader and spiritual director will then accompany the group to numerous pilgrimage attractions within the Sanctuaries. After lunch, join the tour leader for an optional excursion to Pont d’Espagne. This gateway to the Pyrenees National Park, is amongst the most priced sites of such a park. A marked path will take you to a footbridge where you can admire the famous bridge arched above the gorges where foaming torrents flow. You may also then take the Gaube chair lift (extra) to the lake above. Return to Lourdes in time for dinner and overnight.
price
€599 triple €609 TWIN €699 SINGLE €499 child (under 12 years sharing with 2 Adults)
Saturday 7th December: Today, you are encouraged to join your fellow group members for an excursion towards St Jean de Luz. Complete with atmospheric narrow streets, a lively harbour and the beautiful Cathedral dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, St Jean de Luz is the quintessential Basque seaside town. Later head back to Lourdes in time for dinner before joining thousands of other pilgrimages for the Aux Flambeau procession. Sunday 8th December - Feast of the Immaculate Conception: Participate in the International Mass held in the underground Basilica dedicated to St. Pius X. After lunch, join the tour leader and visit the numerous sites scattered all around Lourdes that have a connection to Saint Bernardette. Later head back to the hotel for dinner and overnight. Monday 9th December: Today, after breakfast and checkout (Luggage room will be made available), join the tour leader for a morning excursion to Bartres, the tiny village famous for its association with Saint Bernadette. Afterwards, head to the Le Meridien Shopping centre before your return to central Lourdes in time for lunch. During your last few hours in Lourdes, enjoy some free time dedicated for your relaxation and/or shopping. Later make your way towards Lourdes airport in time for checkin of your direct flight back to Malta departing at 1830hrs.
Price per person includes: • Direct Return Airmalta flights to Lourdes • 23 Kgs Checked-In Luggage & 10 Kgs Hand Luggage • All Transfers • 4 Nights at the 4* Hotel Padoue (or similar) in Lourdes on Full Board Basis • Tour Leader & Spiritual Director • City Tax • Protection by the Insolvency Fund Optional Excursions: Pont d’Espagne Saint Jean de Luz Bartres & Le Meridien Shopping Complex Rate for all Excursions
Adult Child €29 €24 €39 €25 €29 €24 €97 €73
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09 - 13 DEC starting from
€479 in Triple Room
poland Xmas Bonanza Visiting: Galleria Krawkowska, Krakow, Miechow Bauble Factory, Krakow, Rynek Glowny Christmas Market, Zakopane, Chocolaw & Wieliczka Salt Mines
Monday 9th December: Meet the group at 0500hrs in time for check in of your direct flight dep arting at 0700hrs. Upon arrival, your private coach will head towards Krakow’s Factory outlet village. This outlet mall features 120 foreign and domestic brands and products that are sold at 30-70% off the prices you’d expect elsewhere. Later head towards your centrally located hotel for check-in and room allocation. Tuesday 10th December: Today, after breakfast, we encourage you to join your local licensed English-speaking guide for a day excursion to the beautiful city of Krakow. Immerse yourself in its grandeur and beauty, whilst having the opportunity to visit the Royal chambers, the Royal Cathedral (entrance included), the Bishop’s Palace, Wawel Hill and the twin-spired St. Mary’s church. Wednesday 11th December: Join your fellow group members and board your private coach for a chance to visit the Christmas bauble factory (entrance included) in Miechow, where you will have a unique opportunity not only to observe how baubles are made, but also decorate one of your choice, which you will be able to take home as a very unique and special Christmas souvenir. Later head to Wadowice for a chance to visit the museum of St John Paul II family home. Thursday 12th December: Another day characterised by the beauty of Poland. A full day optional excursion to Zakopane: a spectacular mountain paradise that boast numerous attractions, breath-taking views, highland cultural heritage and unique architecture. Friday 13th December -Public Holiday: After breakfast, join your fellow group members for your private coach transfer towards the Wieliczka Salt Mines (entrance included). These mines include magnificent chambers chiselled out in rock salt, amazing underground saline lakes, majestic timber constructions and unique statues sculpted in salt. Soon afterwards, the group will head towards Krakow’s airport for your flight back to Malta departing at 1715hrs.
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SPECIAL price
NORMAL price
€519 TWIN
€619 TWIN
€479 triple €599 SINGLE €389 CHIlD
€579 triple €699 SINGLE €439 CHILD
(under 12 years sharing with 2 Adults)
Price per person includes: • Direct Return Ryan Air flights to Krakow • 20 Kgs Checked-in Luggage & 10Kgs Hand Luggage • All Transfers • 4 Nights at the 3* Alexander I Hotel (or similar) in Krakow on B&B Basis • Tour Leader • City Tax • Protection by the Insolvency Fund Optional Excursions: Adult Child Krakow €45 €35 Miechow & Gall. Krakowska €49 €39 Zakopane €49 €39 Wielickzka Salt Mines €45 €35 Rate for all Excursions €188 €148
Special Price is only valid when the Excursion Package is taken
11 - 15 DEC starting from
€499 in Triple Room
German
Christmas markets
Visiting: Spandau (Berlin), Erfurt, Weimar, Dresden, Magdeburg & Leipzig
Wednesday 11th December: Meet the tour leader at 0730hrs for check-in on your direct Airmalta flight to Berlin, departing at 0930hrs. Upon arrival, you will start this holiday with a FREE Excursion to the Christmas Market of Spandau: a district on the western outskirts of Berlin. Later head towards your hotel in Leipzig for check in, room allocation and overnight. Thursday 12th December: After breakfast, join the tour leader for a full day excursion to the Erfurt and Weimar Christmas Markets. Whilst the monumental ensemble of St. Mary’s Cathedral and the Church of St. Severus is Erfurt’s most famous landmark, and therefore makes the perfect backdrop to the city’s Christmas market, the town centre of Weimar is lit up by fairy lights every evening and the aromas of roasted almonds and fresh Stollen cake waft through the streets. Friday 13th December - Public Holiday: Today, your full day excursion will be dedicated to the Striezemarkt in Dresden. Germany’s oldest Christmas Market with its history dating back numerous centuries, the Striezelmarkt is located on the Altmarkt Square, in the historical city centre and is surrounded by various other themed Christmas Markets, stretching up to the main railway station and the Albertplatz. Saturday 14th December: After breakfast, join your fellow group members for an excursion the Christmas Market in Magdeburg, where visitors can enjoy a multitude of baked Christmas goods. Later head towards Leipzig. The Leipzig Christmas Market tradition dates back to 1458. With its unique cultural and culinary attractions in the middle of the fascinating historical backdrop of the city centre and its 300 stands, it is one of the largest and most beautiful Christmas markets in Germany. Sunday 15th December: After breakfast, your private coach transfer will head towards Berlin, in time for your flight back to Malta departing at 1310hrs.
SPECIAL price
NORMAL price
€519 TWIN
€619 TWIN
€499 triple €599 SINGLE €349 CHIlD
€599 triple €699 SINGLE €399 CHILD
(under 12 years sharing with 2 Adults)
Price per person includes: • Direct Return Airmalta flights to Berlin • 23Kgs Checked-in Luggage & 10Kgs Hand Luggage • All Transfers • 4 Nights at the 3* Hotel 3 Linden (or similar) in Leipzig on B&B Basis • Tour Leader • City Tax • Protection by the Insolvency Fund Optional Excursions: Erfurt and Weimar Dresden Magdeburg & Leipzig Rate for all Excursions
Adult Child €45 €35 €49 €39 €45 €35 €139 €109
Special Price is only valid when the Excursion Package is taken
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New yea Programmre
28 Dec - 02 Jan
starting from
€399 in Triple Room
Kyrenia
Genuinely Mediterranean Visiting: Kyrenia, Nicosia & Famagusta
Saturday 28th December: Meet the tour leader at 1230hrs for check in on Emirates Airlines flight to Cyprus departing at 1455hrs. Upon arrival, your private coach will head towards Kyrenia in Northern Cyprus. Check-in, room allocation and dinner (optional) will follow before overnight. Sunday 29th December: Today, join the tour leader for a day excursion to Kyrenia. Stride up the ramparts of Kyrenia Castle, before heading towards Bellapais monastery. Originally built in the 12th century by monks fleeing Palestine after the fall of Jerusalem, the site remains much as it was in 1976, when the last of the stoic Orthodox faithful had to leave. Later head towards St. Hilarion Castle before your return to the hotel in time for dinner (optional) and overnight. Monday 30th December: Soon after breakfast join your tour leader for another optional excursion to Nicosia. Bisected since 1964 into Lefkosia and Lefkosia, Nicosia is a curious mix of vibrant street-life and rich history. During your free time you can cross the no-man’s land from north to south at the Ledras Street, where hectic bazaar stalls give way to fancy boutique windows, Turkish signs morph into Greek script, and street-side chatter switches to different sounds.
Orange Travel Group
NORMAL price
€449 TWIN
€549 TWIN
€399 triple €499 SINGLE €299 CHIlD
€499 triple €599 SINGLE €349 CHILD
(under 12 years sharing with 2 Adults)
Price per person includes: • Direct Return Emirates flights to Cyprus • 20 Kgs Checked-In Luggage & 8 Kgs Hand Luggage • All Transfers • 5 Nights at the 4* Pia Bella Hotel (or similar) in Kyrenia on B&B Basis • Tour Leader • Protection by the Insolvency Fund
Tuesday 31st December: After breakfast join the tour leader for a day excursion to Famagusta. Winding lanes rimmed with terrace rows of houses suddenly give way to ruined Gothic churches, the most famous of which is the former Cathedral of Saint Nicholas. You will also visit the monastery of Saint Barnabas and the ancient-city-kingdom of Salamis. Later head back to your hotel for The New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner filed with sumptuous food and entertainment.
Optional Excursions: Kyrenia Nicosia Famagusta Rate for all Excursions
Wednesday 1st January - Happy New Year: After (late) breakfast enjoy your day in Kyrenia. Take a much-deserved drink in the hotel’s pool bar or head to Kyrenia’s old harbour (extra) and enjoy the local cuisine. Later rejoin the group for your farewell dinner (optional) before overnight.
New Years’ Eve Gala Dinner Adult Child €29 €19
Thursday 2nd January: After breakfast and checkout head towards Larnaca airport for check in of your return flight back to Malta departing.
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SPECIAL price
Adult Child €39 €35 €39 €35 €39 €35 €117 €105
Half Board Supplement Adult Child 4xDinners (drinks excluded) €49 €25
Special Price is only valid when the Excursion Package and Half Board Supplement are taken
New yea Programmre
28 DEC - 02 JAN
starting from
€599 in Triple Room
Treasures of
Istanbul
Visiting: Taksim Square, Roman Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace, Yerbatan Underground Basilica, Dolmabache Palace & Princess Island
Saturday 28th December: Meet the group at 0730hrs in time for check in of your flight departing at 0930hrs. On arrival, your coach will head towards the hotel through a panoramic drive before check-in and room allocation. Later join the group for an orientation walk before free time for dinner (extra). Sunday 29th December: After breakfast join your tour leader for a full day excursion in experiencing the Ottoman Treasures of Istanbul. Start by driving towards the Topkapi Palace. Stroll through the ground’s courtyards and see centuries of Ottoman weaponry at the Imperial Armoury. Later head to the Yerbatan Underground Cistern and Basilica, before a visit at the Chora church. After such visit head to the Dolmabache Palace before return transfer to your hotel. Monday 30th December: Today join your tour leader for the Highlight of Istanbul Tour. Head towards the Roman Hippodrome, in Sultanahmet Square and visit the BlueMosque and the Hagia Sophia, a former Greek Orthodox Cathedral, later an Ottoman Mosque and now a museum famous for its massive dome. Later head towards the Grand Bazaar, which house more than 4000 shops. Tuesday 31st December: After breakfast enjoy your free day. Some cities are the sum of their monuments, but İstanbul factors a lot more. Chief among its attractions are the locals, who have an infectious love of life and generosity of spirit. Later head back to your hotel in time for the New Year’s Eve Dinner with unlimited local beverages. Wednesday 1st January: Happy New Year! Today, join your group members for a tour to Princess Island. Leaving Istanbul by ferry, you will pass numerous islands with their charming old Ottoman houses and finally reach Buyukada, the largest of the islands. Upon arrival, take a tour of the island by horse carriages and pass elegant old wooden mansions and beautiful scenery. After lunch (extra) relax looking back at the domes and minarets of Istanbul’s skyline. Thursday 2nd January: After breakfast and checkout (luggage room available), enjoy your last few hours in Istanbul. You may take the opportunity to visit the pedestrianised Istiklal Caddesi, one of the most famous and busy streets in the city. You can also opt to visit the Badgdat Caddesi. Later head back to your hotel in time for the evening transfer towards Istanbul airport for your direct flight back to Malta.
SPECIAL price
NORMAL price
€649 TWIN
€749 TWIN
€599 triple €849 SINGLE €499 CHIlD
€699 triple €949 SINGLE €549 CHILD
(under 12 years sharing with 2 Adults)
Price per person includes: • Direct Return Turkish Airlines flights to Istanbul • 23Kgs Checked-in Luggage & 8Kgs Hand Luggage • All Transfers • 5 Nights at the 4* Hotel Konak (or similar) in Istanbul on B&B Basis • Tour Leader • City Tax • Protection by the Insolvency Fund Optional Excursions: Adult Child Istanbul - Ottoman Treasures €49 €39 Istanbul - Highlight Tour €49 €39 Princess Island €49 €39 Rate for all Excursions €147 €117 New Years’ Eve Gala Dinner Adult Child Inc Unlimited Local Beverages €89 €89 Optional Extra Late Check at 1500hrs per room €40 Extra Entrances where applicable
(correct at time of printing and subject to change)
Hagia Sophia €10 Topkapi Palace €10 Yerbatan Cistern €4 Chora Church €8 Dolmabache Palace €10
Special Price is only valid when the Excursion Package is taken
Orange Travel Group
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New yea Programmre
29 DEC - 03 Jan
starting from
€449 in Triple Room
Magical
Croatia
Visiting: Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes, Rastoke, Trakosan, Varazdin, Samobar & Ljubljana
Sunday 29th December: Meet the group at 0030hrs in time for check in of your direct flight departing at 0250hrs. Upon arrival, your private coach will take you to your central hotel for Breakfast. Later join the optional walking tour of Zagreb’s city centre together with a local English-speaking guide. Enjoy spectacular views in Zagreb’s old town, where you can enjoy some of the country’s most renowned lush gardens and striking Neo-Gothic buildings. Afterwards, head back to the hotel for check-in, room allocation and free time. In the evening dinner (optional) will be served before overnight. Monday 30th December: Today, we offer you an excursion to the Plitvice Lakes National Park. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the system of lakes carved into travertine marble, are such an extraordinary natural phenomenon, that it comes as no surprise that they are the most visited national park in Croatia. You will also have the opportunity to visit the village of Rastoke. Return to your hotel in time for the evening’s dinner (optional) and overnight. Tuesday 31st December: Today, visit one of the bestpreserved castles in Croatia: Trakoscan Castle. After the visit of the castle, you shall continue your way to the town of Varazdin. Its center is a showcase of scrupulously restored baroque architecture and well-tended gardens and parks. It was once Croatia’s capital and its most prosperous city, which explains the extraordinary refinement of its buildings. In the late afternoon, you shall make your way back to Zagreb for the New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner (optional) and overnight. Wednesday 1st January: HAPPY NEW YEAR! Today after (late) breakfast, and some free time, join in an optional excursion to Samobar, a picturesque, medieval town of baroque architecture with a French flair that will charm you with its architecture, its laid-back atmospheres, its flavours and colours. Return back to your hotel for some free time, where you can enjoy Zagreb’s advent markets before the evening’s buffet dinner (optional) Thursday 2nd January: Today, after breakfast and checkout (luggage room available), head towards Ljubljana for your final excursion of this tour. Slovenia’s capital is one of Europe’s greenest and most liveable capitals. Car traffic is restricted in the centre, leaving the leafy banks of the Ljubljanica River, free for pedestrians and cyclists. In the evening, head back to Zagreb for your farewell buffet dinner before taking your coach transfer back to the airport for your flight check in departing at 0050hrs on Friday the 3rd of January.
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Orange Travel Group
SPECIAL price
NORMAL price
€499 TWIN
€599 TWIN
€449 triple €629 SINGLE €399 CHIlD
€549 triple €729 SINGLE €449 CHILD
(under 12 years sharing with 2 Adults)
Price per person includes: • Direct Return Airmalta flights to Zagreb • 20 Kgs Checked-in Luggage & 10Kgs Hand Luggage • All Transfers • 4 Nights at the 4* Hotel Academia (or similar) in Zagreb on B&B Basis • Tour Leader • City Tax • Protection by the Insolvency Fund Optional Excursions: Zagreb Walking Tour Plitvice lakes and Rastoke Trakoscan and Varazdin Samobar Ljubljana Rate for all Excursions
Adult Child €29 €19 €49 €39 €39 €29 €29 €29 €49 €39 €195 €155
Half Board Supplement Adult Child 4xDinners (drinks excluded) €89 €49 New Years’ Eve Gala Dinner €89 €89 Totals €178 €138
Special Price is only valid when the Excursion Package and Half Board Supplement (including NYE Dinner) are taken
New yea Programmre
29 DEC – 3 JAN
starting from
€499 in Triple Room
Slovenian Splendour Visiting: Ljubljana, Skofja Loka, Lake Bled, Postojna, Predjama, Klagenfurt, Minimundus & Zagreb
Sunday 29th December: Meet the group at 0030hrs for check in of your direct flight departing at 0250hrs. Upon arrival, head towards neighbouring Slovenia. Once at the hotel, freshen up and re-join a local licensed Englishspeaking guide for a half day excursion to the city hosting you: Ljubljana. Take a walk through the historical city centre and get to know the city’s history art and architecture. You will also have the opportunity to access Ljubljana castle through the world-famous funicular (extra). Later head back to the hotel for check-in, room allocation and dinner (optional) before overnight. Monday 30th December: Today, after breakfast, join the tour leader for a day excursion to Skofja Loka and Lake Bled. Start your day by driving towards Skofja Loka, amongst the most beautiful settlements in Slovenia and then continue your way towards Lake Bled with its picture-postcard church and a medieval castle clinging to a rocky cliff. Later head back to your hotel for dinner (optional) and overnight. Tuesday 31st December: Join the group to Postojna Cave and Predjama. Your first stop shall be in Postojna, a town famous for its magnificent underground caves. Postojna Cave offers a unique and adventurous train ride (extra) which will take you through spectacular underground arches which are embellished with chandelier like stalactites. Soon after drive to the idyllic village of Predjama. Predjama castle reigns over the surrounding area, perched high over a vertical cliff. After the tour of the castle (extra), you will head back to your hotel in time for dinner (optional), before joining the locals in their New Year’s Eve celebrations. Wednesday 1st January: HAPPY NEW YEAR! Today join the group and drive towards Klagenfurt in neighbouring Austria. Enjoy the compact and beautiful city centre of this lovely village and then head towards the ‘Minimundus’ complex. (entrance extra). Later head back to Ljubljana in time for dinner(optional) and overnight. Thursday 2nd January: Today, after breakfast, and check out you will head to Zagreb, Croatia’s capital city. Join a local English-speaking guide for a walking tour of the main sites within the city centre of this important city. During your free time, you may also take the opportunity for some last-minute shopping. Later, you shall make your way back to Zagreb’s airport for your direct flight to Malta, leaving Zagreb at 0050hrs of Friday the 3rd of January.
SPECIAL price
NORMAL price
€529 TWIN
€629 TWIN
€499 triple €699 SINGLE €449 CHIlD
€599 triple €799 SINGLE €499 CHILD
(under 12 years sharing with 2 Adults)
Price per person includes: • Direct Return Airmalta flights to Zagreb • 20 Kgs Checked-in Luggage & 10Kgs Hand Luggage • All Transfers • 4 Nights at the 4* M Hotel (or similar) in Ljubljana on B&B Basis • Tour Leader • City Tax • Protection by the Insolvency Fund Optional Excursions: Adult Child Ljubljana €39 €29 Skofja Loka and Lake Bled €49 €39 Postojna Cave & Predjama €59 €49 Klagenfurt and ‘Minimundus’ €49 €39 Rate for all Excursions €196 €156 Half Board Supplement Adult Child 4xDinners (drinks excluded) €99 €99
Special Price is only valid when the Excursion Package and Half Board Supplement are taken
Orange Travel Group
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New yea Programmre
29 DEC – 3 JAN
starting from
€599 in Triple Room
New Year in
Costa Brava full board including New Year’s Eve Gala dinner & new year’s day buffet lunch
Sunday 29th December: Meet the tour leader at 1330hrs at the Malta International Airport in time for check in of your direct flight to Barcelona departing at 1545hrs. Upon arrival, your private coach (€25 per person) will transfer you to your 4* Callela Palace Hotel for check in and room allocation before your welcome buffet dinner and overnight. Monday 30th December: During your free time, you can (extra - by public transport) travel to the nearby cosmopolitan city of Barcelona. The second largest metropolitan city in Spain, is an enchanting seaside city with boundless culture and fabled architecture. During such day, you can also visit some of its famous areas and architectural marvels including the Sagrada Familia, the main Ramblas street and the Medieval quarters.
price
€599 triple €679 TWIN €799 SINGLE €499 CHIlD (under 12 years sharing with 2 Adults)
Tuesday 31st December: After your daily buffet breakfast, you may (extra - by public transport) head to Port Aventura. This world-famous theme park attracts in excess of four million visitors a year and is the second largest in Europe. Enjoy a full day of fun on the numerous roller coasters and rides. You can also visit the newly opened Ferrari Land, a unique Ferrari themed area. Return back to your hotel in time for this evening special Grand New Year’s Eve Dinner. Wednesday 1st January: Happy New Year! After (late) buffet breakfast enjoy yourself at the H Top Callela Palace and Spa (or similar) with its indoor swimming pool, rooftop sun terrace and the lavish buffet restaurant that serves local and international dishes. Such restaurant will also hold the Special New Year’s Day Lunch. Thursday 2nd January: Today, you can continue your welldeserved rest period at the hotel or head (extra - by public transport) to Girona, a lovely small town which has managed to retain most of its medieval quarter. It is packed with museums, galleries and gothic churches, amongst which the majestic Cathedral dedicated to Saint Mary. Girona’s walkable centre packed with such riches makes it the best location for some free time for personal sightseeing. Friday 3rd January: Today, after breakfast and checkout, join the organised transfer (€25 per person) to central Barcelona before rejoing same transfer on your onward journey in the direction of Barcelona’s airport in time for your flight back to Malta departing at 1850hrs.
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Orange Travel Group
Price per person includes: • Direct Return Ryan Air flights to Barcelona • 20 Kgs Checked-In Luggage & 10 Kgs Hand Luggage • 5 Nights at the 4* Callela Palace Hotel (or similar) on Full Board Basis • Protection by the Insolvency Fund
03 - 14 Feb starting from
€779 in Triple Room
The Basque Country of
Northern Spain
Visiting: Bilboa, Gernika, Bermeo, San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Getaria, San Sebastian, Pamplona, Vitoria, Salinas de Anana, Biarritz, Saint Jean de Luz, Santander, Santillan del Mar, Lekeito & Ondarroa
in collaboration with the Zabbar Parish Church
Monday 3rd February: Meet the tour leader for your flights to Bilboa with transit. Upon arrival your private coach will head towards your hotel in Bilboa.
SPECIAL price
NORMAL price
Tuesday 4th February: Join the excursion to Bilbao. Start by walking towards the Guggenheim Museum and then join the local guide for a tour the old town before free time for lunch. Later head towards the Atrxanda viewpoint before a visit to the historic hanging bridge.
€799 TWIN
€899 TWIN
€779 triple
€1149 SINGLE
€879 triple
€1249 SINGLE
Wednesday 5th February: After breakfast enjoy your free day in this town. Enjoy the staggering architecture, a venerable dining scene and stunning landscapes. Thursday 6th February: Join the group for an excursion to the village of Gernika. Along numerous lanes, you will visit the Casa de Juntas and numerous other attraction. Later head towards Bermeo, with its singular personality and charm. After lunch (extra) head towards San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. Friday 7th February: Start your day by visiting a Txakoli winery. Walk around the vineyards whilst enjoying local delicacies. Later head to Getaria before reaching San Sebastian. Ascend to Mount Igueldo, before heading to the heart of the city, where you will tour the most important attractions. Saturday 8th February: Head to Pamplona, with its grand cathedral, archaeological treasures and 16th-century fortifications, there’s much history hidden in these atmospheric medieval lanes. Sunday 9th February: Take a break from travelling, and enjoy this day in a relaxing manner. Monday 10th February - Public Holiday: Start your day by driving towards Vitoria with its delightful old quarter.Visit the Old Cathedral (entrance extra), whilst donning a safety helmet to witness first-hand the restoration process. After lunch (extra) head towards the Anana Salt Valley, one of the most spectacular cultural landscapes in Europe. Tuesday 11th February: Join the tour leader for a day excursion to France. Start by driving towards Biarritz, an elegant seaside town. Later head to Saint Jean de Luz before your return to Bilboa. Wednesday 12th February: After breakfast head towards Santander with its busy shopping streets. Later head towards Santilana del Mar, a medieval jewel with its bright cobbled streets and flower-filled balconies. Thursday 13th February: Head towards Ondarroa, a village with its back to the mountains and face to the sea. Later approach Lekeitio, with its attractive old core, centred on the of the Basílica de Santa María de la Asunción and a busy harbour lined by multicoloured, half-timbered old buildings. Friday 14th February: After breakfast and checkout, head towards Bilboa’s airport for your flight back to Malta with transit
Price per person includes: • Return flights to Bilboa with transit • 20 Kgs Checked-In Luggage & 10 Kgs Hand Luggage • All Transfers • 11 Nights a the 4* Hotel Gran Bilboa (or similar) in Bilbao on B&B Basis • Tour Leader & Spiritual Director - Fr. Evan Caruana • Protection by the Insolvency Fund Optional Excursions: Adult Bilboa €45 Gernika, Bermeo & San Juan de Gaztelugatxe €45 Getaria and San Sebastian €45 Pamplona €45 Vitoria and Salinas de Anana €45 Biarritz and Saint Jean de Luz €45 Santander and Santillan del Mar €45 Lekeito and Ondarroa €45 Rate for all Excursions €360 Extra Entrances where applicable
(correct at time of printing and subject to change)
Guggenheim Museum €17.00 Hanging Bridge €9.00 Wine Tasting Tour €26.00 Cathedral of Vitoria €10.00 Anana Salt Valley €9.00 Special Price is only valid when the Excursion Package is taken
Orange Travel Group
13
08 – 15 FEB starting from
€1199 in Triple Room
The Wonders of
lebanon & Jordan
Visiting: Beirut, Jeitta Grottos, Harissa, Byblos, Baalbek, Ksara, Anjar, Sidon, Tyre, Petra, Bethany, Mt Nebo & Jerash
Saturday 8th February: Meet the group at 0500hrs in time for check in of your flight to Amman departing at 0735hrs. Upon arrival proceed to re-check in for the flight to Beirut departing at 1515hrs. On arrival, your private coach will head towards your centrally located 4* hotel for check in, room allocation, dinner (optional) and overnight. Sunday 9th February: Start your day by touring the picturesque shoreline of Beirut, and then make your way towards the city centre with its newly discovered archaeological excavations and renovated architectural gems. Later head towards the Jeitta Grottos, before continuing towards the village of Harissa and specifically the Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon. The day will then continue with a visit to the city known as being the oldest inhabited town in the world: Byblos.
SPECIAL price
NORMAL price
€1199 triple
€1299 triple
€1499 SINGLE
€1599 SINGLE
€1299 TWIN
€1399 TWIN
Monday 10th February - Public Holiday: After breakfast, join your group for another optional excursion, this time towards the Bekaa plain. Heavily cultivated over millennia the fertile and idyllic valley is home to the marvellous ruins of Baalbek, the exceptional wines of Ksara and the ruins of the unique fortified city in Anjar. Tuesday 11th February: Start your day by visiting Sidon and its famous Crusader’s castle, and then proceed towards the Khan el-Franj. Later continue your way to Tyre. With its wonderful seaside location, Tyre is a popular holiday destination famed for the vast Roman archaeological sites including the spectacular Hippodrome. Wednesday 12th February: Soon after breakfast and checkout head toward Beirut’s airport for your flight to Amman, in Jordan. Upon arrival your private coach will head towards your 4* hotel for dinner (optional) and overnight. Thursday 13th February: Today, join the early group departure in the direction of Petra, but not before a visit to Kerak castle: a fantastic crusader stronghold. Petra is today one of the world’s most treasured Unesco Heritage Sites.
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Orange Travel Group
Price per person includes: • Return flights Malta/Amman/Beirut • 20 Kgs Checked-in Luggage & 10Kgs Hand Luggage • All Transfers • 4 Nights at the 4* Gems Hotel (or similar) in Beirut on B&B Basis • 3 Nights at the 4* Holiday Inn Dead Sea Hotel (or similar) in Jordan on B&B Basis • Tour Leader • City Tax • Protection by the Insolvency Fund
Friday 14th February: Start your day by visiting Bethany, the Baptism site of Jesus Christ. Later continue towards Mount Nebo. Visit the Moses Memorial Church, perched on the summit, commanding sweeping views of the Dead Sea, Israel and the Palestinian Territories beyond. Later continue towards the Roman site of Jerash, considered to be one of the ten greatest Roman Cities.
Optional Excursions: Adult Beirut €59 Anjar, Baalbek and Ksara €59 Sidon, Mantara and Tyre €59 Petra €59 Jerash, Nebo and Bethany €59 Rate for all Excursions €295
Saturday 15th February: Soon after breakfast and check out head towards Amman’s airport for your flight back to Malta departing at 1220hrs.
Half Board Supplement Adult 7xDinners (drinks excluded) €280
Special Price is only valid when the Excursion Package and Half Board Supplement are taken
24 – 27 JULY starting from
€1499 in Triple Room
Oberammergau Passion Play
Visiting: Linderhof Castle, Oberammergau Passion Play, Wies Pilgrimage Church & Augsburg
Friday 24th July: Meet the tour leader at the Malta International Airport for check-in on your flight to Germany. Upon arrival, your private coach will start its way toward the Oberammergau area, but not before a guided visit to the lovely Linderhof Castle (entrance included). Inspired by Versailles, this small but sumptuous palace hugs a steep hillside in a fantasy landscape of French gardens, fountains and follies. Later head towards your hotel in the Oberammergau area or one of the nearby villages for check-in, room allocation, 3 course dinner and overnight. (D) Saturday 25th July: After your buffet breakfast, make your way towards Oberammergau through the free transfer shuttle services available before re-joining the group for lunch before the start of the Passion Play. A blend of opera, ritual and Hollywood epic, this has been performed every ten years since the late 17th century as a collective thank you from the villagers for being spared the plague. During the play interval, you will be served a 3-course dinner before the continuation of the play. Upon completion of the performance, re take one of the shuttle transfers back to your hotel for overnight. (B,L,D) Sunday 26th July: Today, after your buffet breakfast, and checkout join your tour leader for a transfer towards Munich, but not before a spectacular day excursion that starts with the visit of the Wies Pilgrimage Church, one of Bavaria’s best-known pilgrimage sites. After such a visit continue your way towards Augsburg, the oldest and largest cities on the Romantic Road. Shaped by Romans, medieval artisans, bankers, traders and more recently, industry and technology, this attractive city of spires and cobbles is an engaging stop before your check in and room allocation at your 4* hotel in Munich. (B) Monday 27th July: After breakfast and checkout, head towards the airport for your flight back to Malta. (B)
price
€1499 triple €1549 TWIN €1649 SINGLE Price per person includes: • Direct Return flight to Germany • 20Kgs Checked-in Luggage & 10Kgs Hand Luggage • All Transfers and Excursions as per programme • Category 1 admission ticket to the Oberammergau Passion Play including programme booklet • 2 Nights at a 3*Hotel/4* Guest House in the Oberammergau area on the Board basis as stated (may not have a/c) • 1 Night at a 4* Hotel in Munich on the Board basis as stated • 3 x Buffet Breakfasts • 1x3 Course Dinner on day of arrival in the Oberammergau area • 1x3 Course Dinner during the Passion Play • Tour Leader • City Tax • Protection by the Insolvency Fund Notes
The organiser of the Passion Play will produce audio, video and/or video recordings during the Passion Play. These may record the visitors and are used commercially without restrictions and without the visitors being entitled to compensation. For the visitor himself, photographing/filming of the Passion Play is prohibited
Orange Travel Group
15
north Cyprus ...your value winter getaway
4 Nights
4* Pia Bella Hotel from
bed & breakfast
€399
Price per person includes: • Return Emirates flights • 8 kgs hand luggage • 20 kgs check-in luggage • Return Airport Transfers • Airport Taxes • Accommodation as stated • Protection by the Insolvency fund Terms & condition apply. No exclusion period. Subject to availability
4 Nights
from
5* Lord’s Palace Hotel
half board
€499
Price per person includes: • Return Emirates flights • 8 kgs hand luggage • 20 kgs check-in luggage • Return Airport Transfers • Airport Taxes • Accommodation as stated • Protection by the Insolvency fund Terms & condition apply. No exclusion period. Subject to availability
4 Nights
5* Noah’s Ark Resort from
ultra all inclusive
€619
Price per person includes: • Return Emirates flights • 8 kgs hand luggage • 20 kgs check-in luggage • Return Airport Transfers • Airport Taxes • Accommodation as stated • Protection by the Insolvency fund
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