YTC Summer 2016 Brochure

six SUPER DESTINATIONS

SUMMER 2016

LIVIGNO

FIAVÈ

SARENTINO

AUSTRIA & GERMANY

BAVARIA

SICILY

COMMITTED TO QUALITY

LIVIGNO A GET-AWAY FROM THE SUMMER HEAT

DAY 1 Meet at MIA at 10.30am for the direct flight KM624 to Milan and transfer by luxury coach to Livigno. This trip itself is part of the holiday as the drive includes stopping for lunch along the magnificent Lake Como, continuing through the vineyards of the Valtellina, we drive past the beautiful Basilica in Tirano, then on to Livigno for your first glimpse of the spectacular mountain views. Check in at the 3-star superior hotel located right in the centre of the village.

DAY 2 The first full day is spent exploring the unique charms of Livigno.

After breakfast, we have a guided walking tour of Livigno. A very gentle walk with no hills to climb, during which you can admire the towering peaks of Mt. Mottolino and Mt. Carosello (3000m) on either side of the valley. At a small supplementary cost you can choose to take a cable car ride to the very top for a spectacular 360 degrees view of the mountains while breathing the cleanest air imaginable. Breath-taking! In the

DAVOS

“A Summer holiday in Livigno is one that you should experience at least once in your lifetime! Get away from the heat and join us for a week surrounded by greenery and spectacular mountains. Many have already done so and I look forward to welcoming you to this wonderful duty-free alpine village… Livigno.” afternoon you can also visit the newly opened Livigno Museum where you can see the way Livigno has developed from a simple rural village to the beautiful resort it is today (entrance extra).

DAY 3 A full day excursion by luxury coach to Switzerland. As part of this day’s itinerary, the famous towns of Davos and Klosters are certain to impress, with ample

LANDECK

A holiday with a difference… visiting Italy, Switzerland and Austria time for the many sights including an impressive walk around Lake Davos. We also visit the typical Swiss village of Zernez, stopping along the way for photos at the top of the Flüela pass.

DAY 4 Another full day excursion to the beautiful neighbouring countries of Austria and Switzerland. The drive goes past the beautiful castle of Tarasp and then onto Landeck in Austria with free time for shopping and exploring this Alpine village. We stop to see the submerged village of Curon, where only the church steeple can be seen above the surface of

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THE BERNINA EXPRESS the beautiful Lago di Resia. We then visit the small fortified town of Glorenz in Switzerland then continue on our way through the Rezia Pass and drive through the Swiss Alpine village of Santa Maria in Münster.

DAY 5 A guided visit (on foot), to the ‘Latteria’ in Livigno, where fresh dairy products including cheese, yoghurt and ice-cream

ST. MORITZ are produced. A detailed explanation of the processes and machinery used is part of the tour. Sampling of their delicious products concludes this tour (entrance extra). After our visit, a short walk will also take you to the nearby lake of Livigno to enjoy the beautiful scenery with free time in the afternoon, ideal for duty-free shopping, horse-riding, cycling along the Livigno stream, trekking…

CURON

DAY 6 The St. Moritz day excursion is very popular. A short coach ride to Poschiavo in Switzerland,, then a ride on one of the world’s most famous and beautiful train journeys (train ride at a supplementary cost). The Bernina Express (the red train) from Poschiavo to the Morteratsch glacier is an unforgettable journey, winding through the mountains, across a glacier and passing magnificent lakes. At Morteratsch, we re-board our coach and continue to Celerina, then on to the world famous St. Moritz, the playground of the rich and famous.

After St. Moritz, we drive past the beautiful lakes of Champfèr, Sils and Silvaplana, where we stop for some time. Take ample photos, as around every corner there is a super, special memory waiting to be captured.

DAY 7 A half-day excursion to the nearby town of Bormio, and the

chance to explore its charming medieval centre. Bormio has a sense of sophistication about it with its chic shops and streets with cobbled stones. Try out the Braulio liqueur, which was created and is made exclusively in the town. Your final afternoon is scheduled for Livigno. Time to relax, take a nice walk or perhaps do that final last minute duty-free shopping.

DAY 8 Early morning departure from Livigno to Milan for the direct flight KM625 which arrives in Malta at 5.35pm. Happy memories of cool mountain air, green pastures... until the next time.

BORMIO

Dates & Prices of Livigno Group Departures DEPARTURE

ARRIVAL

PRICE

DISCOUNT

per person

until 30th April*

DISCOUNTED PRICE until 30th April*

15th July

22nd July

€596

€45

€551

26th August

2nd September

€613

€45

€568

PRICE PER PERSON INCLUDES: Flights (inc. airport taxes and fuel surcharge), Transfers by Coach and Accommodation on B/B basis for 7 nights in twin room sharing in a 3-star superior hotel in the centre of Livigno.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS: Evening meals for the whole week at €89, Excursions for the whole week as per brochure at €199, Travel insurance (please ask for quote).

MIRAMONTI HOTEL

LIVIGNO YOUR DUTY-FREE ALPINE VILLAGE THIS SUMMER

CHILDREN: The price for children under 12 years in quadriple room sharing with adults at discounted rate is €650. The price for one child in triple room sharing is €698.

These include flight, airport taxes and fuel surcharge, transfers, accommodation on half-board basis, and all excursions.

DISCOUNTS APPLY: Family discounts for adults in triple and quad rooms in the Hotel Miramonti also apply, please ask for details.

*EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNTS OF €45 PER ADULT IN TWIN ROOM SHARING VALID UP TILL 30th APRIL 2016 OR UNTIL ALLOCATION AT HOTEL MIRAMONTI IS TAKEN UP. TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY

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LIVIGNO VALLEY

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Fiavè

Fiavè

IN THE DOLOMITES SMALL GROUPS, GREAT SERVICE!

A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM MARIANO Eleonora and I would like to welcome you to our new home in Fiavè, situated 30 minutes away from Lake Garda. We have prepared an exciting new programme, touring the area between Lake Garda and the Brenta Dolomites, known as the Adamello Brenta Natural Park, which we are sure will give you wonderful memories that will last forever.

LAKE MOLVENO

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Fiavè is a quaint village situated just 30 minutes away from Riva del Garda at the north of Lake Garda. Lake Garda with the nearby Italian Dolomites are well known to travellers since they are one of the top visited tourist destinations in Italy.

Accommodation is in Chalet Trentino, a four-bedroom chalet next door to Mariano and Eleonora’s home, with access to a common relaxation area and garden. Each bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom.

The tour follows an easy pace, with an emphasis on visiting nearby places in order to minimise travel time.

All guests departing on this tour are checked in at MIA by a YTC representative and upon arrival in Milan are met by Mariano or Eleonora, who will be the hosts, drivers and guides for the duration of the stay in Fiavè.

DAY 1 Check-in at MIA at 10.30am for direct flight to Linate, Milan.

Mariano and/or Eleonora will provide a transfer to Fiavè by private minivan. After settling down in Chalet Trentino, guests will be briefed about the tour, following which they can explore the village before the evening meal in a restaurant nearby (included).

DAY 2 Lake Molveno and its green beach overlooked by the Brenta Group is ranked first in the list of the seven best Italian lakes. We visit the village of Molveno before catching the cable car and chair lift (both not included) to the

CHALET TRENTINO top of the mountain to enjoy the breath-taking views of the Dolomites. After we descend to the cable car on foot, enjoying Malga Tovra to see the animals, or catch the chair lift down to return to the bottom of the mountain.

Return to the Chalet and try your singing skills during the karaoke, before the evening meal at a restaurant nearby (included).

DAY 3 Time for shopping in this beautiful Alpine town of Bolzano and to visit Ötzi – the world’s most important Iceman on display at the Museum of Archaeology (entrance not included). Back to the Chalet before evening meal at a nearby restaurant (included).

In the event that there are a lot of people in Bolzano and the car parks are full, the police close all entrances to Bolzano. In this case we will visit Merano INSTEAD OF Bolzano.

DAY 4 We visit the Caseificio, a farm at Fiavè for a guided tour to observe the production of local cheese.

We then pay a visit to the local honey producer, before returning to the Caseificio for the tasting of cheeses, meats and a glass of wine (not included in price). We then visit the beautiful village of Rango. then on to Refuge Duron for a light snack. We return to Chalet Trentino and go to Riva del Garda (evening meal not included) in late afternoon.

DAY 5 We start with archery on the Chalet’s grounds. We leave for Lake Tovel, the largest natural lake in Trentino known as the “red lake.” Return to the Chalet and later have our evening meal at a nearby restaurant (included).

DAY 6 Sunday mass can be attended at Fiavè at 10.00am. At 11.30am we visit Museo delle Palafitte (entrance not included) in Fiavè, snack at La Pineta Restaurant and then walk to La Torbiera, the site where the Palafitte actually stood.

We then visit Stenico Castle nearby (entrance not included), stopping for photos at the Rio Bianco Waterfall. We return to the Chalet, then proceed for the evening meal at a restaurant nearby (included).

DAY 7 We visit the picturesque village of Pinzolo for some shopping, before proceeding to the magnificent Cascate Nardis. We then go to Comano Terme, a beautiful park

LAKE TOVEL

famous for its thermal baths, stopping on the way at a very small park where deer are bred.

Evening meal is at Don Pedro Restaurant (not included).

DAY 8 After breakfast, departure from Fiavè in time to travel to Linate airport for our direct flight arriving in Malta at 5.35pm.

ALTERNATIVE TOUR - FIAVÈ 2016 For those who have already visited Fiavè last year we have planned a new tour as follows:

RIO BIANCO WATERFALL

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

Flight to Milan and private transfer to Fiavè Lake Caldaro - Merano Castel Beseno – Dinner in village of Bolbeno Consorzio Agrario of Riva - the medieval village Canale di Tenno - Lake Tenno - Ballino Archery – Tremosine - Pieve - Riva del Garda Riva del Garda - Limone and Malcesine Sunday mass - Lago Toblino - Arco Departure from Fiavè and flight to Malta

This program will be offered on one or two of the below mentioned dates.

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Fiavè DOLOMITI DI BRENTA

ALSO FOR INDIVIDUAL TRAVELLERS

Chalet Trentino is also available on other dates for individual travellers on request.

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Dates & Prices of Fiavè Group Departures DEPARTURE

ARRIVAL

PRICE

DISCOUNT

per person

until 30th April*

DISCOUNTED PRICE until 30th April*

13th June

20th June

€625

€40

€585

6th July

13th July

€665

€40

€625

13th July

20th July

€665

€40

€625

27th July

3rd August

€679

€40

€639

3rd August

10th August

€679

€40

€639

17th August

24th August

€679

€40

€639

24th August

31st August

€679

€40

€639

3rd September

10th September

€679

€40

€639

14th September

21st September

€665

€40

€625

PRICE PER PERSON INCLUDES: Flight (inc. taxes and fuel surcharge), transfers by coach and accommodation on bed and breakfast basis for 7 nights in twin room sharing in Chalet Trentino (accommodating up to eight persons on a first-come first-served basis) in the village of Fiavè.

DOLOMITI MOUNTAINS

OPTIONAL EXTRAS: Five evening meals at €89 in a restaurant close by, excursions for the whole week as per brochure at €199, Travel insurance (please ask for quote).

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DISCOUNTS APPLY: For children and adults sharing a triple or quad room. Please ask for details. *EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNTS OF €40 PER ADULT IN TWIN ROOM SHARING VALID UP TILL 30TH APRIL 2016 OR UNTIL ALLOCATION IS TAKEN UP. BOOK EARLY TO AVAIL YOURSELF OF THIS DISCOUNT. TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY

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MAXIMUM OF 8 PERSONS SUMMER 2016 - YTC TOURS

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CAMPOLASTA IN

Sarentino

A UNIQUE HOLIDAY IN THE DOLOMITES

LAKE CAREZZA

“Sarentino in the Italian Dolomites is another of my favorite destinations and we have put together another unique tour just for you.”

LAZISE Following the success of the last three years’ group tours to this new destination of Sarentino, we have once again planned a tour to this area in July.

Travelling times between different sites have been kept to a minimum in order to maximise the amount of time spent at the various places of interest being visited.

This tour is based in Val Sarentino, an area of natural beauty, full of lakes, castles, spa villages, vineyards, picturesque scenery and charming historical towns which make it an ideal place to spend a relaxing week away from the summer heat.

DAY 1 Meet at MIA at 10:30am for the direct flight KM624 to Milan followed by transfer in a luxury coach to the beautiful mountain village of Campolasta in Sarentino in the Dolomites area. On the way we pass by Lake Garda stopping in Lazise situated on this lake. After some free time in the historical centre of this pretty town by the lake, we continue our journey through some scenic roads and arrive in Campolasta in the late afternoon.

We will have enough time to settle in our hotel and enjoy our evening meal.

Our programme to Sarentino allows us to explore various corners of the Italian Südtirol.

Our hotel is the Alpenblick which is a family run hotel which also includes a recreational area with an indoor pool. It is situated in Campolasta a few minutes away from the village of Sarentino.

CASTEL TIROLO

DAY 2 Today we will explore the surrounding area of Sarentino, where we will be visiting the picturesque lake at Durnholz and its tranquil village. This will be followed by a visit to the San Martino mountain area, a popular skiing area which will be in full summer splendor, where we will take a chair lift, walk within this natural park and savour the typical mountain scenario. Late afternoon transfer to our hotel in time for dinner.

DAY 3 Today we visit the 1,100 year old medieval town of Brixen also known as Bressanone. An optional guided tour (€3) is the best way to see its untouched centre, splendid Cathedral, cloisters and the baroque Castle. Free time for lunch and then we head to the outskirts of Bolzano to catch the RenonRitten train and cable car to admire the spectacular views of the surrounding area, which include the naturally formed earth pyramids which are a short walking distance away. We return to the hotel in time for dinner.

DAY 4 Today we go to Caldaro where we visit the historical centre of this village. We will then proceed to a wine tasting session in one of the family wineries in the area.

Following this we will continue our excursion to Lake Kaltern with free time for lunch and to relax on the banks of the lake. Here, we will also have the opportunity to take a short ride on a paddle boat. In the afternoon (time permitting), we will visit the market town of Egna and its impressive historical centre. Transfer back to our hotel in time for dinner.

BOLZANO

DOLOMITES MOUNTAINS DAY 5 Adequate time to hear morning mass at the Sarentino parish church. We then visit a distillery close to Sarentino which produces Pino Mugo Oil which has many healing properties and which is made from pine trees in the area.

We also see the way the local Schnapps is produced. In the afternoon we visit a woodcarver’s workshop and see how the wooden articles are produced.

DAY 6 Today’s tour will take us to Merano, a spa village with many wonderful sights. In the past this town was a popular place of residence for several scientists, writers and artists, including Franz Kafka, Ezra Pound and Paul Lazarsfeld, who were attracted to its mild climate and beautiful setting. A short scenic ride will then take us to Dorf Tirol, a beautiful town in the vicinity, where we may also visit the imposing 12th century medieval castle of Tirolo (entrance extra).

DAY 7 Today we visit the scenic Lago di Carezza, in the Dolomites and admire the crystal clear blue waters of this beautiful lake. In the afternoon, we visit the city of Bolzano where apart from touring the historical centre we will also have time for some shopping.

GIARDINI SISSI

DAY 8 Early morning departure from Sarentino to Milan for the direct flight KM625 arriving in Malta at 5:35pm, bringing with us wonderful memories to share with family and friends.

VAL SARENTINO AN AREA OF NATURAL BEAUTY, FULL OF LAKES, CASTLES, SPA VILLAGES, VINEYARDS, PICTURESQUE SCENERY AND CHARMING HISTORICAL TOWNS

DURNHOLZ LAKE

Dates & Prices of Sarentino Group Departures DEPARTURE

20th July

ARRIVAL

27th July

PRICE

DISCOUNT

per person

until 30th April*

€593

€45

PRICE PER PERSON INCLUDES: Flight (inc. taxes and fuel surcharge), transfers by coach and accommodation on bed and breakfast MIRAMONTI HOTEL basis for 7 nights in twin room sharing in 3 star superior hotel in Campolasta near Sarentino.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS: Evening meals for the whole week at €89, Excursions for the whole week as per brochure at €199, Travel insurance (please ask for quote).

HOTEL ALPENBLICK

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DISCOUNTED PRICE until 30th April*

€548

CHILDREN: The price for children aged between 2 and 5 years is €623, and aged between 6 and 11 years in rooms sharing with adults at discounted rate is €699. This includes flight, airport taxes and fuel surcharge, transfers, accommodation on half-board basis and all excursions. *EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNTS OF €45 PER ADULT IN TWIN ROOM SHARING VALID UP TILL 30TH APRIL 2016 OR UNTIL ALLOCATION IS TAKEN UP. BOOK EARLY TO AVAIL YOURSELF OF THIS DISCOUNT. TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY

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AUSTRIA & GERMANY

SPECTACULAR BEAUTIES OF NATURE

“I have visited the beautiful Austrian alpine village of Wagrain with my family several times and I always bring back wonderful memories with me. I look forward to sharing this wonderful experience with you.” - Stellina Galea

HALLSTATT Guests who have travelled on YTC’s summer tours have always enjoyed the tour to Wagrain in Austria, due to the similarity to YTS’s other destinations in terms of natural beauty spots and cultural places visited. Wagrain lies in the centre of an area rich in natural beauty and is situated approximately one hour’s drive south of Salzburg, in the Pongau region in central Austria. The village is situated at an altitude of 800m and is completely surrounded by mountains. The Pongau area is now Austria’s most popular tourist destination, with the Dachstein Mountains forming a spectacular backdrop to the 70 lakes found in the region. A summer holiday in Wagrain is ideal for those wishing to escape the summer heat, and is popular with travellers who enjoy the spectacular beauties

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of nature – mountains and lakes with their fresh air. An ideal getaway for families, couples as well as friends. YTC has created a programme that is both relaxing as well as enjoyable from the touring and sightseeing aspect. Travelling times between the different sights have been kept to a minimum in order to maximise the amount of time spent at the different places of interest.

DAY 1 We meet at Malta International Airport at 4:15am to board the direct AirMalta flight KM308 to Munich airport. Our private coach will take us to Wagrain, with a stop at the famous Chiemsee Lake. On arrival at Wagrain we have enough time to settle in to our hotel and have our evening meal.

AUG 2015 GROUP DAY 2 We spend a day in the immediate vicinity of Wagrain. We go up the cable car (entrance extra) with free time to explore the top of the Grafenberg mountain. There is also a park for children at the top of the mountain. In the afternoon we visit Jagersee, a picturesque, small natural unspoilt lake situated 30 minutes away from Wagrain, which is really popular with the locals and we have time to explore it. In the late afternoon a short drive takes us back to Wagrain where we have time to go round this typical alpine village and also browse in some of the shops.

sound and light show about the history of the mine, a descent to the lower galleries via a wooden slide and a trip across the underground lake on a wooden raft. For those not wishing to visit the mine, we will be accompanying them to the centre of this typical Alpine town with its beautifully restored buildings and many shops. Afterwards we drive towards the cleanest lake in Germany, Lake Konigsee, where one may also take an optional boat ride (extra) on this beautiful lake towards the famous chapel of St. Bartholomew.

DAY 3 We start our day by driving towards Berchtesgaden which was founded in the 12th century, but from where salt was mined way back in prehistoric times.

We enjoy a detailed tour of the salt mines (entrance extra) which includes a ride on the underground train, followed by a

DAY 4 On this day we visit and spend a day in Salzburg with its chic shops and streets as well as the several places of interest. These include Mozart’s birthplace, the Salzburg Cathedral, the Getreidegasse Street, the Alter Market Square and an optional cable ride to the Hohensalzburg Fortress.

SALZBURG

DAY 5 We visit Lake of Gosau, one of the most spectacular lakes in Austria which is surrounded by mountains and glaciers. Guests can either take the cable car ride or a boat ride (extra), or simply walk around the lake and enjoy the scenery.

Lunch can be taken at the lakeside bar/restaurant. We then go to Hallstatt, one of the loveliest tourist destinations in this area surrounded by the Hallstätter See, mountains and glaciers. We have free time to explore and visit the typical shops of the area.

LAKE OF GOSAU

LIECHTENSTEINKLAMM WATERFALL

WERFEN CASTLE

DAY 6 We drive towards nearby Werfen, where we visit Werfen castle (entrance extra) with its spectacular settings. After a tour of the castle, we then enjoy the falcon show. In the afternoon we visit the Liechtensteinklamm gorge (entrance extra), which is one of the most dramatic in the Alps due to its extreme depth followed by a visit to the village of St. Johann with free time for shopping.

DAY 7 On this day we will be passing by some of the most beautiful lakes in this area. We will also be visiting the town of St. Wolfgang

with its beautiful surrounding Lake which is framed by the gently rolling pre-alpine hills.

Explore St. Wolfgang, enjoy the spectacular views while strolling along its streets. In the afternoon we visit the beautiful gardens and Palace of Hellbrunn with an optional guided tour (entrance extra) of the trick fountains.

DAY 8 A morning departure will take us to Munich airport for our direct flight KM307 arriving in Malta at 2.20pm, bringing with us memories of this wonderful alpine holiday.

HELLBRUNN PALACE

Dates & Prices of Wagrain Group Departures DEPARTURE

21st August

ARRIVAL

28th August

PRICE

DISCOUNT

per person

until 30th April*

€643

€45

DISCOUNTED PRICE until 30th April*

€598

PRICE PER PERSON INCLUDES:

Flights (incl. airport taxes and fuel surcharge), Transfers by Coach and Accommodation on B/B basis for 7 nights in twin room sharing in 3-star typical alpine hotel in Wagrain.

City tax / Tolls €2.43 per night not included in price.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS:

Evening meals for the whole week at €89, Excursions for the whole week as per brochure at €199, Travel insurance (please ask for quote).

LAKE KONIGSEE

CHILDREN:

The price for children between 4 and 11 years in rooms sharing with adults at discounted rate is €782 and for children between 2 and 3 years is €648. This includes flight, airport taxes and fuel surcharge, transfers, accommodation on halfboard basis and all excursions.

WAGRAIN CABLE CAR

NATURAL BEAUTY WAGRAIN IN SUMMER!

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Family discounts for adults in triple and quad rooms also apply, please ask for details.

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FALCONRY SHOW

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Bavaria

IN GERMANY WITH A TOUCH OF AUSTRIA

PLANSEE LAKE

“After several requests from our guests, this year we will be touring this beautiful region I have visited so many times.”

- Stellina Galea

NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE OBERAMMERGAU Following our guests’ requests to provide a new tour this year, we are introducing a trip to another area which I love visiting so much, Bavaria in Germany. We shall be staying in the beautiful 4-star Hotel Schonruh which is situated right in the village centre of Ehrwald in Austria, which lies on the Austrian/German border.

Ehrwald lies at the foot of the famous Zugspitze mountain, one of Germany’s most picturesque and scenically varied locations.

EIBSEE LAKE

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DAY 1 We meet at MIA at 6:30am to board our direct Airmalta flight KM306 to Munich. Our private coach will take us to the 4-star Hotel Schoenruh for check-in, following which we will have enough time to explore the village of Ehrwald before dinner.

DAY 2 The first morning is spent in Ehrwald. We will go up the Ehrwald mountain by cable

car (extra cost) with free time to explore the mountain. The views from here are really breath taking.

In the afternoon we will drive to the nearby Lake Plansee where we can enjoy a casual stroll alongside the lake, before returning to our hotel for dinner.

DAY 3 Today we visit Innsbruck, the capital of the Tirol, with its pretty shops and historical buildings, including the famous Golden Roof.

We depart in the early afternoon towards the small town of Seefeld,

FÜSSEN

which occupies a large sunny plateau near Innsbruck. Seefeld is a smart resort with elegant shops along a wide promenade and boasts a variety of attractions.

We return to our hotel in Ehrwald for dinner.

DAY 4 Today we drive a short way to Oberammergau which occupies a wide valley surrounded by the mountain peaks of the Ammergauer Alps. The centre is packed with traditional painted houses, woodcarving shops and

all those who come here to learn about the town’s world famous Passion Play. We then visit one of the fairy-tale castles of King Ludwig - Linderhof Castle - where we can appreciate the extravagant luxury of the interior decoration as well as the artificial grotto and the surrounding park including the famous Moorish kiosk. We return to our hotel in Ehrwald in time for dinner.

DAY 5 Today we visit the beautiful town of Garmisch Partenkirchen near Ehrwald. The villages of Garmish and Partenkirchen were conjoined for the 1936 Winter Olympics, yet each retains its own distinct character. Garmish is more modern and includes a large number of shops, making it very popular with shoppers. Partenkirchen has retained its old-world Apline village vibe.

After lunch, we spend some time by the greenish-blue clear waters of the Lake Eibsee, a beautiful lake which is surrounded by wooded mountain slopes.

DAY 7 Today, our last day, we can relax in the beautiful town of Mittenwald, situated in the valley of the River Isar in the foothill of the Alps. Mittenwald is mostly famous for the manufacture of violin, a trade that can be traced back to the 17th century. We stroll around the village and admire the beautiful frescos on the walls of several houses. After lunch, we take a chairlift (extra cost) up to the mountain to enjoy the scenary of the Karwendel mountain range.

DAY 6 We start the day by visiting Fussen, a quaint town typical of the area. Plenty of time to explore this town, its shops, cafeterias and other places of interest. After lunch-time, we visit Schloss Neuschwanstein (entrance extra), one of the highlights of any visit to Bavaria.

Schloss Neuschwanstein appears through the mountains like a misty mirage and is the world’s most famous castle and the model for Disney’s castle. We will have an English guide showing us round the beautiful halls and rooms of this fantasy castle.

DAY 8 Our early coach departure takes us back to Munich for our Airmalta direct flight KM307 to Malta arriving in Malta at 2:20pm.

LINDERHOF

SEEFELD

Dates & Prices of Bavaria Group Departures DEPARTURE

4th September

ARRIVAL

11th September

PRICE

DISCOUNT

per person

until 30th April*

€663

€45

DISCOUNTED PRICE until 30th April*

€618

PRICE PER PERSON INCLUDES:

Flights (incl. airport taxes and fuel surcharge), Transfers by Coach and Accommodation on B/B basis for 7 nights in twin room sharing in 4-star typical alpine hotel in Ehrwald.

City tax / Tolls of €3.43 per night is not included in price.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS: GARMISH

Evening meals for the whole week at €94, excursions for the whole week as per brochure at €211, travel insurance (please ask for quote).

CHILDREN:

FALCONRY SHOW MITTENWALD

ONE OF GERMANY’S MOST PICTURESQUE LOCATIONS

The price for children aged between 2 and 6 years in rooms sharing with adults is €473 and for children aged between 6 and 12 years is €673. This includes flight, airport taxes and fuel surcharge, transfers, accommodation on halfboard basis and all excursions.

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4* HOTEL SHONRUH

*EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNTS OF €45 PER ADULT IN TWIN ROOM SHARING VALID UP TILL 30TH APRIL 2016 OR UNTIL ALLOCATION IS TAKEN UP. BOOK EARLY TO AVAIL YOURSELF OF THIS DISCOUNT. TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY

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SICILY

SHORT BREAKS YTC has for the past years established itself as a leader for short breaks in Sicily. This year we have once again put together a number of trips at affordable prices. Join us for a short break in Sicily, you will experience a completely different Sicily altogether.

NOTO

1-DAY TRIPS TO SICILY

3-DAY TRIPS TO SICILY

≤ 30th April ≤ 16th July ≤ 29th June (Public Holiday) ≤ 6th August ≤ 10th September

≤ Friday 5th to Sunday 7th June ≤ Friday 29th to Sunday 31st July ≤ Friday 13th to Sunday 15th August ≤ Friday 16th to Sunday 18th September

VISITING: - Marina di Modica - Scicli / Modica - San Giacomo - Ragusa

VISITING: - Marina di Modica - Ortigia - Mount Etna - Honey Tasting - Etnapolis / Auchan - Noto - Marzamemi

We visit Marina di Modica for a cappuccino/Sicilian pastry and a walk by the promenade. We then visit either the UNESCO World Heritage town of Scicli with its baroque architecture, various piazzas and curious alleyways, or Modica where we visit the Duomo, the Jewish quarter, the Corso and a famous Modican chocolate shop. We then have a typical Sicilian lunch in San Giacomo, followed by a visit to a shopping centre which includes a Decathlon outlet. Time to explore Pozzallo’s centre and buy Sicilian delicatessen such as cannoli.

VISITING: - Mount Etna - Castelmola - Shopping centre Etnapolis or Auchan - Pozzallo

We visit Mount Etna, with honey tasting and an explanation as to how honey is produced in Zafferana. We then visit Castelmola following which we go to the shopping centre at Etnapolis or Auchan, and then return to Pozzallo.

MODICA

PRICE OF €149 PER PERSON (CHILDREN UNDER 14: €89) INCLUDES: • Catamaran trip Malta-Pozzallo-Malta • all port taxes and charges • all transfers / excursions by luxury coach • services of a tour leader YTC Travel - your obvious choice for your personalised trip to Sicily.

We are also offering special tailor-made holidays for corporate and social events. We can organise your employee team building activities, company functions and business seminars in a relaxed and informal environment and at competitive prices.

For families and groups of friends, we can organise your tailor-made weekend break.

Please contact us for more details in this regard.

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MARINA DI MODICA - We visit Marina di Modica, where we can have a cappuccino and go for a short walk along the promenade at this popular but tranquil summer resort with a fantastic sandy beach.

ORTIGIA - We visit the quaint island of Ortigia, Siracusa’s island heart. Wander amongst the ancient cobblestone streets, stop to see the Piazza Duomo, the Caravaggio masterpiece “The Burial of Santa Lucia”, the open air market, Piazza Archimede and the Diana fountain.

MOUNT ETNA - Mount Etna is well known by all to be one of Sicily’s natural beauty landmarks and Europe’s highest active volcano. Once there we view the volcano craters, the volcanic ash landscape and the spectacular scenery and views spreading far over the Calabria coast.

HONEY TASTING – We will be visiting a small village where we will be tasting different types of local honey.

MARZAMEMI ETNAPOLIS – is one of Europe’s largest shopping centres where we will be stopping for a couple of hours for some shopping.

NOTO - At this UNESCO World Heritage site we will see the city’s beautiful Duomo, Palazzo Ducezio, Palazzo Nicolaci, Porta Reale and Via Nicolaci, where the famous infiorata is held.

MARZAMEMI - At this picturesque fishing village on the eastern Sicilian shore, we will see the old Tonnara (tuna farm), the historical centre of this idyllic village and the small shops which sell typical Sicilian foods and wines.

PRICE OF €349 PER PERSON (CHILDREN UNDER 14: €270) INCLUDES: • Catamaran trip Malta-Pozzallo-Malta • all port taxes and charges • all transfers / excursions by luxury coach • Accommodation in twin room sharing on half-board basis • services of a tour leader

ORTIGIA

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sicily Villas, hotels and Apartments

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for the individual Traveller

“I have personally visited all the beautiful properties we are offering and have even stayed in most of them!

I have also met with the owners Salvatore and Aldo who will make sure you are really well taken care of!” - Stellina Galea Choose any of the properties below which are all ideal for families or groups of friends and make an ideal base for visiting so many beautiful places in Sicily. Stay in the comfort that these villas and apartments offer saving you the hassle of sourcing your accommodation whilst knowing that it has been tried and tested with no unpleasant surprises. We also provide you with general information and can organise your Catamaran or flight and car arrangements if needed.

PRICES start from €22 per person per night - and various accomodation options are available.

Price varies according to the season and number of persons. Please ask us for a quote.

VILLA MARGI

VILLA DEL ULIVO

VILLA PALMA

APARTMENTS

BRAND NEW B/B WITH KITCHENETTE

QUAD BIKES

IN THE RAGUSA COUNTRYSIDE

IN MARINA DI RAGUSA

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IN MARINA DI RAGUSA

IN PUNTA SECCA

5 mins. from Pozzallo

Our new adventure in Sicily on Quad Bikes €60 per bike (takes 2 persons) SUMMER 2016 - YTC TOURS

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SKIING, SLEDGING, JET BIKING, HORSE RIDING, SPECTACULAR VIEWS OF THE ALPS COVERED WITH SNOW... THE LIST IS NEVER ENDING! BOOKINGS ARE ALREADY BEING ACCEPTED WITH A SPECIAL DISCOUNT OF €50 PER PERSON TILL END OF AUGUST 2016.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: YTC Travel 208, Level 3, Dun Karm Street, B’Kara Bypass, B’Kara.

Office Hours (Mon – Fri) 9am - 6pm.

Tel: 2142 1464, 2742 1464.

Mob: 7942 0379 E-mail: stellina@ytctravel.org

Booking Terms and Conditions. These apply for each booking made.

The holidays appearing in this printed brochure and on the website, www.ytctravel.org, have been planned and are operated by YTC.

YOUR RESERVATION Your obligations to us start the moment you have paid your deposit.

Our obligations to you start the moment we have accepted your deposit. At the time of booking, it will be assumed that you have read and accepted the terms and conditions appearing in this brochure or our website, www.ytctravel.org, for yourself and on behalf of all the members of your party for whom the booking is made.

OUR PRICE POLICY Prices in this brochure/website are valid at the time of publication, based on prices given to us by our regular suppliers and based on assumptions clearly stated in our price section. It is possible that at the time of booking, our prices may have increased or decreased from those published, mainly due to price differences in airline tickets, or because our main allocations in certain hotels would have been used up, or alternative accommodation being available.

There may also be changes in taxes or levies, aircraft fuel surcharges, port charges or catamaran fuel surcharges. Furthermore, for our winter skiing tours, there are a large number of variables which may make the pricing structure nonstandard. At the time of booking, you will be quoted a price which might therefore be different from that published and the quotation will state what services are being provided, and that price will apply to the holiday option chosen.

STANDARD OF ACCOMMODATION AND OTHER SERVICES Hotel rooms are usually smaller than the rooms we are used to in Maltese residences. Quad rooms will generally have bunk beds as the third and fourth bed. Meals are a three course set-menu with moderate portions. Drinks, including water, are always to be paid extra.

Use of mini-bar and telephones in rooms are chargeable to the client.

Unless clearly specified, all entrance fees to museums or cable cars are always extra. The client cannot cancel the planned holiday because one or more excursions could not be operated due to some reason which is beyond YTC’s control. If any portion of your holiday is lost due to natural disasters, bad weather, industrial action, war, government restrictions or any matter of force majeure, YTC cannot be held liable to pay compensation or pay for damages incurred. Touring itineraries may have to be changed sometimes at short notice, due to weather, road or traffic conditions, mechanical breakdowns, police activity, etc. Only items listed under ‘Price Includes’ are included in the

package price. There may be remote occasions when an advertised facility is not available during your particular holiday. Coaches and minivans do not have onboard toilet facilities. In tours accompanied by a tour-leader, the sole responsibility of the tour leader is limited to the programme and only in exceptional emergency cases will he divert from his official programme. He is under no obligation to accompany members of the group around shops or around the areas being visited. There could be occasions that we have no direct control over the provision of services to you by suppliers. Any special requests, such as rooms next to each other, rooms with a balcony or mountain-view, particular rooms in hotels which you have stayed before, etc, are at the discretion of our suppliers.

IF WE CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS Although it is highly unlikely, we may have to change your holiday arrangements and we reserve the right to do so any time - flight timings may change, we may have to amend an itinerary, or a hotel may close down or overbook. If we have to make any changes, we will inform you as soon as is reasonably possible before departure. Due to unforeseen circumstances, it may be necessary 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. The right is reserved to substitute alternative airlines and/or aircraft if necessary. Flight timings are subject to confirmation and alteration. Some flights may have intermediate stops en route and as factors affecting this are not always known before departure date we cannot always notify you in advance. In the event of your flight arrangements being changed or cancelled by the airline, we accept no liability for extra costs or consequential loss arising, directly or indirectly, from any independent contract arrangements between the client and a third party.

We also reserve the right to amend the programme in such a way as to fit in with such flight changes.

IF WE CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS A minimum number of persons is sometimes required to operate the packages as shown in our brochure.

In the unlikely event that such minimum is not reached, we reserve the right in any circumstance to cancel your holiday up to 14 days before departure, and in this event we will refund you all the money you have paid us.

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CONDITIONS OF CARRIAGE Transport is subject to the conditions of carriage of the company providing such carriage. Such conditions are likely to embody the provisions of the law of the host country where the method of carriage would be registered or be subject to international conventions with governments, and which may limit or exclude the liability of the carrier, be it airline, coach, ship, etc. Departure times are at the discretion of YTC after consultation with the carrier.

Departure times are fixed according to prevailing circumstances and in such manner as to give a reasonable time buffer for delays, be they due to general traffic, traffic accidents, poor road conditions, bad weather, or any other reason. In the unlikely event that the delay should result in arriving late at the destination of the tour, or at the port/airport and resulting in a missed ship/ flight, YTC is not responsible for any additional charges incurred by clients as a result of such delay, whether such charges are additional charges for an alternative ship/ flight, accommodation or any other charges. Departure times are advised beforehand, and should a client be late, YTC reserves the right to depart at the appointed time, and YTC does not accept any responsibility for any transport missed and to be replaced at the client’s expense.

BOOKING, DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS The person making the booking is undertaking that he/she has the authority of all other persons mentioned in the booking to make the booking on their behalf and that he/she has already accepted the general booking conditions.

The booking deposit, usually in the region of €230 per person and which is specified when making your booking, is considered a payment on account of your holiday. The moment you have made the booking you are committing yourself to pay the full amount payable for the holiday, under all circumstances. If you need to cancel your holiday, the full amount is still payable to YTC, and if the cancellation is covered by your insurance, you would need to make a claim to recover the amount paid. The balance for payment is due 6 weeks before departure or immediately if the booking is made within 6 weeks from date of departure. Payment by credit card is not available.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES It is your responsibility to ensure that you and those for whom you are booking are in possession of valid passports and any appropriate visas.

Be sure to check passport and visa requirements with us 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 non-compliance with any regulations in this area and any such amounts will be recharged to you. Airline regulations state that women 28 weeks or more into pregnancy at the time of return travel must have a medical certificate of fitness to travel. You must be responsible for your behaviour and the behaviour of your party. We can refuse to continue dealing with you if your behaviour is, in our opinion, or in the opinion of the airline pilot, hotelier, or other person in authority, disruptive, dangerous, or annoying to the other people or property. We will not pay any refund of any cost incurred by you if your behaviour is unacceptable even if this means you are not allowed to board your outward flight, train or bus. It is your responsibility to ensure that you carry a European Health Insurance card for travel within EU countries.

In your best interest and ultimately to be prepared for any eventuality, it is compulsory when travelling with YTC, for you to have a holiday insurance, with winter sports cover where applicable. This insurance policy is to be carried with you at all times during your holiday. We offer Gasan Mamo standard insurance cover, with the adverse weather conditions extension, as one of the options when booking a holiday with us. Alternatively you can arrange a policy yourself giving comparable or better cover under all sections.

IF YOU HAVE A COMPLAINT If you have a problem or cause for complaint whilst on holiday, you must immediately bring it to the attention of either the tour-leader, organiser, representative, hotel or to YTC, who will in turn do their best to investigate and resolve the situation.

It is unreasonable to take no action whilst on holiday and then to make a verbal or written complaint upon return. For this reason your complaint will not be entertained, and no liability whatsoever will be accepted by us if we do not receive a verbal or written complaint within 24 hours of any problem arising. We investigate all genuine complaints, however any complaints considered frivolous will not be entertained.

MISCELLANEOUS We can in no way be held responsible for any incident, injury, delay, irregularity or damage to personal effects, baggage or passengers. We accept no responsibility for losses or additional irregularities caused by subcontracted parties such as airlines, hotels coaches or mini-vans etc.

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