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PLACES YOU SHOULD VISIT IN MOROCCO

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BUCKET LIST All good things start with a list. 8 PLACES YOU SHOULD VISIT IN MOROCCO Discover a treasure trove of sights. 5 WAYS TO MASTER THE MIDDLE EAST One mezze plate at a time. EAT, SLEEP, REPEAT And then eat some more.

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MIDDLE EAST Make like Dora and explore all this fascinating region has to offer.

EGYPT Bring on mummies, pyramids and that really famous river.

MOROCCO Spice up your life with an intoxicating Moroccan adventure.

JORDAN Channel your inner Indiana Jones and discover Jordanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lost cities.

TURKEY Sun, sailing and sticky ice cream. What more could you want?

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WE ARE TOPDECK We do Asian adventures, epic Eurotrips, Big Game safaris, American road trips, sailing trips, pyramid expeditions, and other awesomeness around the world for travellers between 18-39. We realise that everyone’s different, which is why our trips include heaps of free time to play and explore. It’s your trip, your way. Your trip includes all the must-see, must-do activities and top-notch local fare to recharge those batteries between stops, which means you can spend your money where it matters and we’ll take care of the rest. In the Middle East, you will hit the road in minibuses, feluccas and 4WDs, stay in unique accommodation and hang out with other young explorers bent on seeing the world. And that’s just how we got started. We had a group of mates, some wheels and enough wanderlust to make most mothers worried. Forty years into it, we’re still discovering new places to see and unforgettable travel experiences to make our passengers’ trips just that little bit more awesome. Ready to pack your bags? Let’s talk.

OUR FAMILY IN THE MIDDLE EAST When you’re off the beaten track, local advice is essential. All our Middle East trips are run with local partners to give you the insights and experiences of each destination through the eyes of a local. You wouldn’t want to have it any other way.

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FES MEDINA. Get wonderfully lost in the 9,500 alleys and lanes of the old medina,

then spend your day perusing the myriad of souks,

ONCE WERE NOMADS. With origins tracing back to 10,000 BC, the Berbers

have seen the rise and fall of more civilisations than

restaurants and mosques in the best-preserved

one-hit-wonders on a ‘90s radio station. Embrace

old city in the Arab world. Survival tip: if you hear

the life of an ancient nomad tribe in the Sahara

the word “Balak!” you’re about to get run over by

Desert for a night of campfire tagines served up

a mule.

under a blanket of starry skies.

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AIT BEN HADDOU. You know it from Game of Thrones, but the fortified

slave city Daenerys Targaryen laid siege to is far

THE GREAT PYRAMIDS. Perfectly lined up at the centre of earth’s land mass

and aligned with the Belt of Orion, the pyramids

from a new film location. This old trading stop

were built with such precision that they can’t be

between Sudan and Marrakech has been featured

replicated even with modern technology. Get

in a number of films, including Lawrence of Arabia,

the backstory with a qualified Egyptologist and

Gladiator, The Mummy and Prince of Persia. Take

explore the 100,000 relics left behind by ancient

that as a vote of confidence.

civilizations at the Egyptian Museum. Also: old

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men in bandages.

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EXPLORING THE RED SEA . Don’t let the unusual name lead you astray. The azure

waters of the magnificent Red Sea are an ocean-

ROMAN RUINS AT JERASH IN JORDAN. Forget jetting to Italy’s capital to check

out the ruins. The impressive Greco-Roman site

lover’s eye candy, rich with coral gardens teeming

at Jerash offers a Rome away from Rome, with its

with life. Dip your toe in and experience world-class

astonishing collection of excavated monuments,

snorkelling, swimming, watersports and diving, with

unearthed buildings and cobblestone streets (with

sites ranging from reefs just off the beach to high-

chariot wheel tracks to boot!).

adrenalin drift dives.

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BEDOUINS & HAMMOCKS . Dahab means gold. Like a shining beacon of relaxation

on the Sinai peninsula, Dahab is one of the few

ABU SIMBEL. Nothing says I rule the world like a good statue. Witness

the legacy of King Ramesses II and his wife and

remaining hippie outposts in the Middle East. Lap

children at the twin temples of Abu Simbel, built in

up the sun, kick back in a hammock and explore

13th century B.C. as a tribute to himself as a deified

some of the best diving and snorkelling spots in the

ruler and his queen Nefertari. Check out the rock

world. Got sunscreen? Pick your ride and explore

carvings depicting the battle of Kadesh and get lost

the Sinai desert by quad bike or camel.

in a time of pharaohs, mummies and men who did

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PETRA. Indiana Jones was here. Carved out of the face of Mount Hor by the

Nabataeans around 300 BC. and lost to the Western

TAKE ME TO TEL AVIV. What Tel Aviv lacks in cultural heritage, it makes up for in

youthful vibrancy and a hedonistic round-the-clock

world until 1812, Petra rocks enough archeological

nightlife so good Lonely Planet ranked this place

swag to earn a spot among the New 7 Wonders of

as one of the world’s top ten party cities. In other

the World. Make your way through the Siq canyon

words, if you’re bored, you’re doing something

to explore a maze of palaces, temples, tombs and

wrong. Taste note: Abu Hassan’s hummus is

stables worthy of a last crusade. Ask Indy.

supposedly world-class. Check it out.

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The cultural hub of Marrakech is a veritable feast of colours, sounds and smells, tantalising its visitors with exotic surprises at every turn. Venture from the city’s energetic streets, and you’ll find the rolling red sand dunes of the Sahara, the hulking beauty of the Atlas mountain ranges, the wide sandy beaches of Essaouira, and the winding valley of Ourika. And that’s just the beginning. Ready to delve in?

MARRAKECH & THE OLD MEDINA. When mentioning Morocco, most travellers naturally think of Marrakech. After all, it is the fourth largest city in Morocco and home to the popular Jemaa el-Fnaa square and vibrant medina. When you can steal a moment away from the madness, lose yourself in the labyrinth of winding alleys, where one wrong turn could lead you to a wonderful adventure.

THE ROMAN RUINS OF VOLUBILIS. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Volubilis was founded in the 3rd century B.C. and then became a prominent outpost for the Roman Empire. Think: Cyprus trees swaying in the wind and well-preserved ruins that stand tall over valleys that stretch as far as the eye can see.

A NIGHT IN THE SAHARA DESERT. Renowned for being the highlight of every Moroccan adventure, spending a night in the Sahara Desert at a local Berber camp is an absolute must. Head to Merzouga, a small town on the edge of the Sahara, and set out on camelback into the desert where you can marvel at the stars as you slowly drift off to sleep. BYO: campfire stories and appetite for a traditional feast.

FES AND THE TANNERIES. Venture down the twisted paths of the medina in Fes and you’ll be led to the famous tanneries. Known for its crafts and leather, you’ll be hard-pressed to find better quality products elsewhere (especially in many of the tourist-trap stalls in Marrakech).

DRIVING THROUGH THE HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS. The High Atlas mountains extend from the Atlantic Ocean to

the Morocco-Algeria border, and offer up impressive views and quaint villages. Along the way, drive through lush cedar forests where monkeys can be found languidly hanging from trees and snatching bananas from passing tourists.

THE DADES GORGE. The Dades Gorge cuts through the Atlas mountains in a dramatic display of rising sandstone dipping into lush, green valleys and winding rivers. The Dades Gorge is a testament to the dramatic landscape Morocco offers, and the variety of nature it holds within its borders. Definitely one for the Instagram album. #Breathtaking

AÏT BENHADDOU. When a destination is used as a backdrop to Game of Thrones, you just know it’s going to be good. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Aït Benhaddou is a fortified city that is a former caravan route between Marrakech and the Sahara Desert. Today, Aït Benhaddou is a stunning sight to behold with its preserved buildings, rising mountains and deep valleys.

CASABLANCA & THE HASSAN II MOSQUE. The Hassan II Mosque is the largest mosque in Africa and is the 7th largest mosque in the world. It stands by the sea in Casablanca and is absolutely stunning with its intricate designs, marble, chandeliers, archways and mosaics. Take a tour of this marvellous building, and walk away with a better understanding of Islam and the pillars on which the religion is founded. You’ll be glad you did.

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JOIN THE CULTURE CLUB

Culture vultures, assemble. From desert camp-outs to Nile cruises and everything in between, the Middle East offers an intoxicating blend of adventure, comfort and culture. Delve right in – this collection of unforgettable experiences is as impressive as Cleopatra’s headdress.

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BERBER HOMESTAY

NO, WE DON’T MEAN CRASHING AT A CERTAIN POP STAR’S ABODE. An overnight stay in an authentic Berber home is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the local’s culture. Breathtaking Anti-Atlas mountain views included. MOROCCO, SEE PAGE 38

SWAP FALAFEL* FOR FELUCCA CAPTURE THE FEELING OF SWEET FREEDOM as you embark on an unforgettable sailing trip down the Nile aboard a traditional felucca boat. Forget unnecessary luxuries–get back to basics (like, seriously) and sail like the ancient Egyptians on this primitive adventure. BYO captain’s hat and penchant for spectacular sunsets. *FALAFEL = TA’AMIYA IN EGYPT. EGYPT, SEE PAGE 16 & 26

JOIN THE NILE HIGH CLUB CAMELS AIN’T FOR EVERYONE. With more Indiana Jones experiences than you can crack a whip at, we won’t blame you for wanting to kick back between adventures. Board a 5-star cruise ship and take on the Nile in style. Cue golden sunsets, comfy cabins and a swimming pool fit for a pharaoh. * The option to upgrade to a cruise ship is possible on trips that visit Aswan, but is dependent on various factors. If you’re set on sailing in style, make sure you book a specific cruise trip prior to departure!

EGYPT, SEE PAGE 26

STARRY STARRY NIGHT

ROCK THE KASBAH

CHANNEL LAWRENCE OF ARABIA WITH A DESERT CAMP-OUT. After all, the classic was filmed here – as was the recent Matt Damon blockbuster, The Martian (Hollywood, watch out). Marvel at the surrounding landscape as you experience a scenic 4x4 jaunt over the red sands of Wadi Rum, before retiring to a Bedouin-style camp, complete with an earth-oven dinner.

EVER IMAGINED STAYING IN YOUR VERY OWN FORTRESS? With an overnighter in a Kasbah in Tamnougalt, you can get all Rapunzel like and let down your hair. Even Richard Branson owns one. And if it’s good enough for Branson, it’s good enough for us. MOROCCO, SEE PAGE 38

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Eat, Sleep, Repeat FOOD COMA

noun/fúd kómə/ The feeling of utter, smug satisfaction and sleepiness that one feels after eating their way through the Middle East for a few weeks. Common causes include hummus, tagine and heaps of pita bread.

ANTONYMS: GYM, DIET, PACKED LUNCH

TAGINE TEMPTATION

BEDOUIN BBQ

PREPARED IN A CONICAL CLAY POT OVER HOT COAL AND served with

THE RECIPE FOR A DESERT FEAST IS SIMPLE: dig a pit, fill it with hot

a carafe of mint tea and lashings of Berber hospitality, this is a

coal, and slowly roast succulent lamb with potatoes, vegetables

dish you wish mum could make. Expect savoury lamb, chicken

and desert spice in a drum until tender. Then add star-lit skies

or seafood mixed with dates, apricots and lots of cumin slow-

and a dash of local entertainment for a night to write home

cooked to perfection then scooped onto a heap of couscous.

about.

YUM. WHERE: MOROCCO

WHERE: JORDAN

EXPECT: COMFORT FOOD AT ITS BEST. SERIOUSLY.

EXPECT: A FEAST AND AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE, ROLLED INTO ONE.

MAKE A MEZZE

FRIED FALAFEL

THE BIGGEST PROBLEM WITH THE MIDDLE EAST’S ANSWER TO TAPAS

THE DEEP-FRIED BROTHER OF HUMMUS IS ARGUABLY THE BEST THING

IS WHERE TO START. Hummus or baba ghanoush? Olives or white

THAT EVER HAPPENED TO A CAN OF CHICKPEAS. Have it Middle

cheese? Decide quickly or get left with the crumbs. #YOLO.

Eastern-style in a pita bread or go Israeli fusion with french fries. Either way, you win.

WHERE: EGYPT.

WHERE: JORDAN

EXPECT: TO NEVER BE SATISFIED WITH YOUR HOMEMADE PLATTERS AGAIN.

EXPECT: THIS TO BECOME YOUR NEW FAVE TREAT. PURE, FRIED GOODNESS.

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TLC + BUCKET LIST SORTED WE DO WHAT WE DO BECAUSE WE’RE PASSIONATE about showing young people the world. This means all TLC is included in the trip price and not charged on your last day. Float down the Nile on a traditional felucca sailing boat, embrace your inner desert dweller with an overnight camp-out in the Sahara, and marvel at the incredible “Lost City” of Petra, Jordan. This is your world, your dream, and your adventure. ++ The perfect mix between must-see and off the beaten track destinations

NO MORE FOMO WE KNOW HOW TO CREATE MEMORIES THAT LAST. From sharing a delectable Bedouin barbecue with new friends in Jordan, to admiring the breathtaking views of the Giza pyramids, we’ve trained our crew to give you the best experience – every time. Add handpicked accommodation ranging from a Berber desert camp in Morocco to a five-star Nile cruise ship in Egypt, and you’ll see why we say we run trips, not tours. ++ Unique accommodation in Berber desert camps ++ Sailing in Egypt and Turkey

HASSLE-FREE TRAVEL OUR RECIPE IS SIMPLE: A group of young explorers, transport sorted and custom-built itineraries designed to mix freedom with lifechanging experiences. It’s more than getting from A to B—it’s all about the epic friends, memories and experiences you have along the way. ++ Local Trip Leaders with extensive insider knowledge ++ No tipping or extra charges

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WE WANT TO KNOW ABOUT YOU AND WHAT FEEDS YOUR WANDERLUST. We might follow an itinerary, but no two trips are the same. You're the hero in this

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THE ROAD IS OUR HOME, THE RIDE IS A LIFESTYLE. We love what we do and use every ounce of our experience to give you the trip of a lifetime.

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SOCIALLY INTUITIVE WITH AN EYE FOR WHAT MAKES THE BEST TRIPS TICK, we’ll help you write stories with the people you meet along the way. Because

ROCKSTAR LEADERS SHARING A WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE. You can count on us to keep you safe and informed as you explore.

friends made on the road are friends for life.

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e l d d i M t s a E WITH A HEADY MIX OF ANCIENT-MODERN METROPOLISES, awe-inspiring natural landscapes and a delicate, longstanding history that can’t be matched by other regions, the Middle East promises to deliver an experience you won’t forget. Get ready to fall in love.

BUCKET LIST HIGHLIGHTS: ++ Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt ++ Lost City of Petra, Jordan ++ Wadi Rum 4x4 excursion and Bedouin camp, Jordan ++ Wine tasting, Israel

UNIQUE DESTINATIONS: ++ Giza Plateau, Cairo, Egypt ++ Luxor, Egypt ++ Karak, Jordan ++ Jerusalem, Israel DAYS

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DAY 6 AQABA TO AMMAN. Roman, Byzantine and Umayyad empires have all had their two cents when it comes to Amman, creating a melting pot of ancient historical sites. You’ll see the Roman amphitheatre, Citadel and more on this afternoon’s city tour. But first, a dip in the Dead Sea. (B) DAY 7 AMMAN TO JERUSALEM, ISRAEL VIA JERASH AND AJLOUN. Roman ruins in Jerash and a pit stop to see the Ajloun fortress before we cross the border. Israel’s next. (B)

DAY 8 JERUSALEM. Christianity, Islam and Judaism all consider Jerusalem a holy place; it's kind of a big deal. You’ll go to: Mount of Olives, Gethsemane, King David’s Tomb, Wailing Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulcher and Golgotha (where Jesus was crucified), just to name a few. (B)

STOP & STAY DAY STOP

TRIP CODE: MXJIAA DAY 1 AMMAN, JORDAN. Touch down in one of the oldest cities in existence and drop off your gear before trading bios with your new travel buds tonight. Founded in 7000 BC, Amman has seen it all, and so will you. Stay tuned... DAY 2 AMMAN TO PETRA. Madaba is home to a mosaic map of the Holy Land, so detailed it’s like an ancient Navman. From there, take in views of Moses proportions from Mt Nebo and explore Karak Castle where the Crusaders ruled over the valley below. (B) DAY 3 PETRA. ‘Historic’ is a word that doesn’t even come close to describing a city that was founded around 312 BC. Petra stands as a testament to man’s ability to create beauty from nothing with 80-metre high red sandstone tunnels and a facade made famous by Indiana Jones. (B)

DAY 4 PETRA TO WADI RUM VIA LITTLE PETRA. Traversing the desert used to be done on camels – these days you get a 4x4. Same same but with more horsepower. Spend a night with one of the world’s most ancient nomadic tribes in a Bedouin camp and get to know the Wadi Rum desert, aka the film site for the likes of The Martian and Transformers. Tonight, chow down on a tra-dish earth-oven feast. (B,D) DAY 5 WADI RUM TO AQABA. Aqaba was founded around 4000 BC and there’s little wonder why. It’s Jordan’s only coastal city and sits smack bang in the middle of everything that is the Red Sea. Take the option to (wet)suit up and see what all those ‘top dives in the world’ lists are on about. Or swim, snack on knafeh and get scrubbed down in a hammam. (B)

DAY 9 JERUSALEM TO TEL AVIV VIA BETHLEHEM. Step into the real-life nativity scene of Bethlehem before swapping the religious sites for a winery visit and taking your pick of 16 beaches in Tel Aviv. Wander the chilled-out seaport of Old Jaffa then see why Lonely Planet ranked this place amongst the top ten party cities in the world. (B) DAY 10 TEL AVIV. The trip might be over after breakfast, but don’t leave until you track down Abu Hassan for hummus that will haunt your dreams (it’s that good). (B) EX. AMMAN ARRIVE IN AMMAN AT ANY TIME ON DAY 1. START WELCOME MEETING AT 7PM. FINISH DEPART TEL AVIV AT ANY TIME ON FINAL DAY.

++ 9 breakfasts (B), 1 dinner (D) ++ 8 nights twin share in 3* hotels, 1 night twin share in a Bedouin desert camp ++ Arrival transfer from the airport to the hotel ++ Transport in an air-conditioned minibus or coach ++ Awesome English-speaking Trip Leader

Discover the 'Lost City of Petra' Float in the Dead Sea - lowest point on earth Guided tours of Amman & ancient Jerash Wadi Rum 4x4 Excursion & Desert Camp Relax on the Red Sea in Aqaba Wine tasting in Israel Guided tours of Jerusalem, Bethlehem & Tel Aviv Entrance fees to all sights in the itinerary

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DAY 10 JERUSALEM TO AMMAN, JORDAN VIA BETHLEHEM. Pay your respects at the Mount of Olives – a stone placed on top of a tomb will let them know you stopped by. Gethsemane garden is next. Cue epic #pano views over Jerusalem and more holy vibes as we pit stop in Bethlehem en route to Amman. (B) DAY 11 AMMAN TO PETRA. First up, mosaic maps and history lessons in Madaba before taking in views of Moses proportions from Mt Nebo. Then storm a Crusader castle in Karak before arriving in the Lost City of Petra. (B)

DAY 12 PETRA. Dating back to 312 BC, this rose-red city of 80 metre-high twisting sandstone tunnels gives new meaning to the word ‘historic’. Explore its palaces, temples and tombs between Indiana Jones flashbacks. (B)

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TRIP CODE: MXEKCA DAY 1 CAIRO, EGYPT. Touch down and tap into the energy of Cairo, known by locals as the Mother of the World. Whizz past mosques, grand avenues and 19th century palaces with pyramids on the horizon en route to your hotel. Then get to know your crew at tonight’s welcome meeting. DAY 2 CAIRO. There’s old, and then there’s the Giza Pyramids. Cue jaw drop. Gawk and marvel, then snap a selfie with the Sphinx. Also: Egyptian Museum and heaps more ancient history. (B) DAY 3 CAIRO TO DAHAB. Peace out Cairo, we’re off to the Red Sea! Cue four days of coastal vibes and heaps of water play. (B) DAYS 4-7 DAHAB. Perfect kite-surfing conditions and camels, what’s not to like? Take the opportunity to snorkel, swim or burn through the desert on quad

bikes. Early risers can get closer to heaven with a hike to the top of Mt Sinai for sunrise. Hungry? Forget farm to table. Here the fish almost leap out of the ocean onto your plate. (B) (B) (B) (B) DAY 8 DAHAB TO JERUSALEM, ISRAEL. First stop in the holy land: Jerusalem. At just one square kilometre in size, the Old City jams in 4000 years of history and a trifecta of Jewish, Muslim and Christian sacred sites. Also: tick off a salty dip in the Dead Sea. (B) DAY 9 JERUSALEM. Sacred for three religions, this place is kind of a big deal. See the Wailing Wall walk the Via Dolorosa to the Golgotha (where Jesus was crucified) before heading to Mt Zion to see King David’s tomb. (B)

DAY 13 PETRA TO WADI RUM. Start your day with windswept hair, driving across the desert in a 4x4. Tonight, we make like a local with a tra-dish earthoven feast before bedding down, Bedouin-style, amongst the glowing desert landscape of Wadi Rum. (B,D) DAY 14 WADI RUM TO AMMAN. Rise and shine, it’s back to Amman. Should you stay or should you go? Your call, but we’re outta here. (B) This is a part of the 19 day Egypt, Jordan & Israel trip. See p.22 or visit our website. EX. CAIRO START FINISH

ARRIVE IN CAIRO AT ANY TIME ON DAY 1. WELCOME MEETING AT 7PM. APPROXIMATELY 2.00PM IN AMMAN.

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Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza Plateau Egyptian Museum 4* Red Sea resort in Dahab Guided tours of Jerusalem & Bethlehem Float in the Dead Sea Discover the 'Lost City of Petra' Wadi Rum 4x4 Excursion & Desert Camp Entrance fees to sights in Jordan & Israel (entrance fees not included in Egypt: US$25*) * Pricing at 1st Dec 2015. Subject to change.

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DAY 1 CAIRO, EGYPT. Touch down, be whisked to your hotel then kick that body clock into overdrive with Cairo’s nocturnal lifestyle. Shopping at 2am? Why not. But first, get to know your crew at tonight’s welcome meeting. DAY 2 CAIRO TO ASWAN VIA OVERNIGHT COACH. Khan el Khalili market not only drips with silver lanterns, scarab pendants and incense, it’s cloaked in ancient history. The site was originally a mausoleum dating back to 970AD known as the Saffron Tomb. Some of the people playing backgammon at Fishawi's could very well have been in the same spot since then. Then tick off Coptic Cairo and the famous step pyramid in Saqqara.(B) DAY 3 ASWAN. There’s no crappy Enya soundtrack or polo-and-deck-shoes uniform required when you’re sailing on the world’s longest river. Just a gorgeous old felucca, the breeze in its cotton sails, before getting up close and personal with the Nubians who have called this place home for thousands of years. (B) DAY 4 ASWAN. The Nile is so badass, it takes down everything in its path. Which is why Abu Simbel temple was sliced into 1,015 pieces and relocated in the ‘60s. Don’t worry, Pharaoh Ramesses II, you’re still looking good. All four of you. (B) DAY 5 ASWAN TO LUXOR. Start the day on a Luxor note with a visit to two temples and plenty of time to soak up the world’s largest open-air museum of temples and tombs. The writing’s on the wall… but that’s a good thing here. (B)

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DAY 6 LUXOR TO CAIRO VIA OVERNIGHT COACH. Get down and deity on a guided tour through the Valley of the Kings where anyone who was anyone was wrapped and packed for all eternity, including King Tut. Then tick off the Temple of Hatshepsut and the two imposing statues comprising Colossi of Memnon. All in a day’s work. (B)

DAY 7 CAIRO. How do you use an ancient Egyptian doorbell? Toot-and-come-in! Yeah. We went there. Check out King Tutankhamen's treasures (amongst 160,000 relics and mummified remains) at the Egyptian Museum then snap your Sphinx and pyramid selfie in Giza. (B) DAY 8 CAIRO TO DAHAB. Start slapping on the sunscreen – we’re off to the Red Sea! (B) DAYS 9-12 DAHAB. Four days, coastal vibes, perfect kite-surfing conditions and camels – welcome to Dahab. Snorkel, swim or just soak up the beauty of the Blue Hole. Balance bubble-blowing with a burn through the desert on quad bikes (optional) or get closer to heaven with a hike to the top of Mt Sinai for sunrise. Hungry? Forget farm to table. Here the fish almost leap out of the ocean onto your plate. (B) (B) (B) (B) DAY 13 DAHAB TO JERUSALEM, ISRAEL. Cross the Israeli border into the holy land for a salty dip. Sitting at 427 metres below sea level, 306 metres deep with 9.6 times the salinity of the ocean, the Dead Sea will float your boat body. You can't fight it; it’s science. (B) DAY 14 JERUSALEM. This is the definition of ‘soulstirring’ – at just one square kilometre in size, the Old City jams in 4000 years of history and a trifecta of Jewish, Muslim and Christian sacred sites. See the Wailing Wall walk the Via Dolorosa to the Golgotha (where Jesus was crucified) and then head to Mt Zion to see King David’s tomb. (B) DAY 15 JERUSALEM TO AMMAN, JORDAN VIA BETHLEHEM. You don’t need flowers to pay your respects at the Mount of Olives – a stone placed on top of a tomb will let them know you stopped by. You’ll also get epic #pano views over Jerusalem and holy vibes in the Gethsemane garden. Then, travel into the real-world nativity scene in Bethlehem and onto Amman. (B)

DAY 18 PETRA TO WADI RUM. Kick off with a 4x4 desert safari and dig into local flavours at tonight’s earth-oven dinner. Then bed down for the night like a Bedouin amongst the glowing desert landscape of Wadi Rum. The traditions here remain unchanged since the time of Lawrence of Arabia. We won’t blame you for not wanting to move on. (B,D) DAY 19 WADI RUM TO AMMAN. Say bye, bye Bedouins and return to Amman. Then we’re outta here. But if you’ve become more of a fan of Jordan than Nike, why not extend your stay? (B) This includes part of the 14 day Egypt Explored trip. See p.36 or visit our website.

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DAY 17 PETRA. Petra is not just one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, this rose-red city of 80 metrehigh twisting sandstone tunnels, palaces, temples, tombs and Indiana Jones flashbacks is a real-life movie set and today you’re the star. Life = made. (B)

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DAY 16 AMMAN TO PETRA. Bible studies 101 today as you listen to history’s whispers in Madaba amongst intricate Byzantine mosaics, check out the view from Mt Nebo and storm a Crusader castle in Karak before arriving in the Lost City. (B)

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DAY 16 ROME TO GREECE (OVERNIGHT FERRY). An Italian road trip today to meet our overnight ferry to Greece. (B,L) DAYS 17-19 SAILING IN GREECE. Bring on three great days of sailing on the Ionian Sea. (B,L,D) (B,L) (B,L,D) DAY 20 PLATARIA TO ATHENS. Off the boats and on to the Greek capital. (B,D) DAY 21 ATHENS TO ASWAN (OVERNIGHT) VIA CAIRO, EGYPT. Flight to Cairo. (Overnight) wheels to Aswan. Check. (B) DAY 22 - 23 ASWAN. We’ve got the felucca ride, Nubian village and four colossal statues at Abu Simbel. You bring the wonder. (B) (B)

DAY 24 ASWAN TO LUXOR. Once the capital of ancient Egypt, Luxor’s now a history-strewn landscape of souks and temples. (B)

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DAY 25 LUXOR TO CAIRO (OVERNIGHT). Today we walk into the Valley of the Kings. Big shoes. Then: an overnighter to Cairo. (B)

TRIP CODE: EEEMLL DAY 1 LONDON TO PARIS, FRANCE (OR JOIN IN PARIS). All good things start with Paris. Ease yourself in with a tour of the city lights. (D)

DAY 10 FRENCH RIVIERA TO VENICE, ITALY. Sing a romantic ballad under Juliet’s balcony in Verona. Next stop: Venice! (B,D)

DAY 2 PARIS. Free time to explore Paris before our gourmet picnic. Finish your day with an optional Seine River cruise or cabaret show. (B,D)

DAY 11 VENICE. Check out the Grand Canal on a vaporetto after a city tour. (B,D)

DAY 26 CAIRO. It’s all about the Pyramid of Giza today (that and the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum). (B) DAY 27 CAIRO TO ISTANBUL, TURKEY. All aboard for our flight to Istanbul today. Kebab, anyone? (B,D)

DAY 12 VENICE TO FLORENCE. Get THAT photo at the Leaning Tower of Pisa today. You know. (B,L,D)

DAYS 28–29 ISTANBUL. Cross two continents in half an hour. Our local guide will show you how. (B) (B)

DAY 13 FLORENCE. Explore the streets of Florence with a local guide today before delving into a higher state of culinary consciousness. (B)

DAY 30 ISTANBUL TO SOFIA, BULGARIA. Church towers, mosques and Red Army monuments ahead. (B,L)

DAYS 6-7 AVIGNON TO BARCELONA, SPAIN. On to funky Barcelona via Pont du Gard. (B,D) (B)

DAY 14 FLORENCE TO ROME. Become an amateur historian in no time on our guided city walking tour in Rome. (B)

DAY 31 SOFIA TO BELGRADE, SERBIA. Funky student vibes meet old-world culture in Serbia’s capital. (B)

DAYS 8-9 BARCELONA TO FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE. Rub shoulders with the rich and famous for a while then off to Monaco for more glitzy stuff. (B,D) (B)

DAY 15 ROME. The day is yours to check out the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and the Vatican City. (B,D)

DAYS 3-4 PARIS TO SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND. #Jawdropping scenery today as we head to the Swiss Alps. (B,L,D) (B,L,D) DAY 5 SWISS ALPS TO AVIGNON, FRANCE. Welcome to Avignon, the former home of the pope. (B,L)

DAY 32 BELGRADE TO SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. To Sarajevo today—a city that is now rebuilding itself. (B,D) DAY 33 SARAJEVO TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA. On to Dubrovnik via Mostar. (B,D)

DAY 36 PLITVICE LAKES. Spend a free day in the World Heritage-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park. (B,L,D) DAY 37 PLITVICE LAKES TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Hello Budapest = hello goulash. (B,D) DAY 38 BUDAPEST (FREE DAY). Get your bearings in the twin cities of Buda and Pest today. (B) DAY 39 BUDAPEST TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA VIA BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. On to charming Vienna. (B,D) DAY 40 VIENNA (FREE DAY). Also the only capital city that produces its own wine. (B) DAY 41 VIENNA TO KRAKOW, POLAND. A sobering visit to the former concentration camp AuschwitzBirkenau. Then on to Krakow. (B,L,D) DAY 42 KRAKOW (FREE DAY). Visit the salt mines or explore one of Europe’s beautiful old towns. (B) DAY 43 KRAKOW TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Welcome to cheap beer and fairy tale architecture. (B,L,D) DAY 44 PRAGUE. Explore Prague today at your own pace. (B) DAY 45 PRAGUE TO BERLIN, GERMANY. Stop by historic Dresden on our way to Berlin for our city tour. (B,D) DAY 46 BERLIN. Berlin is yours. (B) DAY 47 BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. On to the most liberal city in Europe. Fun times. (B,L) DAY 48 AMSTERDAM. Discover Amsterdam by bike before our farewell dinner canal cruise. (B,D) DAY 49 AMSTERDAM TO LONDON. Back to London via Bruges. (B)

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DAY 1 CAIRO. Welcome to the city of a thousand minarets and watch the madness of Cairo’s traffic jams from a kahwas (coffee shop). But first, rock up to tonight’s welcome meeting and meet your new friends. DAY 2 CAIRO TO ASWAN VIA OVERNIGHT COACH. Before Bieber fever there was Tutmania (Google it if you want to cringe at Steve Martin dancing the ‘funky Tut’). King Tutankhamun was so adored, in fact, he was buried in a solid gold coffin. Like a boss. Head straight for the (air conditioned) room in the Egyptian Museum that houses his flashy gold burial mask. Then tick off the Giza Pyramids and their watchdog, aka the Sphinx. (B) DAY 3 ASWAN TO NILE CRUISE SHIP. Remember the time of ancient Nubia sailing along the Nile on a felucca sailboat and later, a culture lesson in a brightly coloured traditional village. Then, climb aboard your five-star chariot (replete with rooftop pool, sun lounges and belly dancing) for a taste of life finer than the pharoah’s could have ever imagined. (B,L,D) DAY 4 NILE CRUISE SHIP. Come face to face with vanity at its best at Abu Simbel, presided over by four gigantic statues of Ramesses II – pioneer of the ancient Egyptian #selfie. What’s cooler than Kom Ombo temple? The fact 300 mummified crocodiles were found nearby. (B,L,D) DAY 5 NILE CRUISE SHIP. The eye of Ra is watching you today as we head to the Temple of Edfu. Get acquainted with the falcon-headed sky god Horus. After that, kick back on deck and drink in the beauty of the Nile. (B,L,D) DAY 6 NILE CRUISE SHIP TO CAIRO VIA LUXOR AND OVERNIGHT COACH. Mummy making 101: Keep the heart. Ditch the brain. Pretty symbolic, no? Walk through the shadow of the Valley of Kings (Coolio style) and go for a Temple trifecta ticking off Hatshepsut, Karnak and Luxor plus Colossi of Memnon before heading back to Cairo. (B)

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DAY 2 CAIRO TO ASWAN VIA OVERNIGHT COACH. Think the Louvre in Paris is big? The Egyptian Museum trumps it by about an extra 90,000 pieces. Lucky you’ve got a Egyptologist (read: walking encyclopedia) to show you the highlights reel. Later, go supersize at the Pyramids and Sphinx in Giza. (B)

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DAY 1 CAIRO. Take 17,190 people per squarekilometre, traffic jams and of course, pyramids, and you’ve officially arrived in Umm al-Dunya. Tonight: convene with the gang for an Egyptian induction. DAY 2 CAIRO TO ASWAN VIA OVERNIGHT COACH. See King Tutankhaman's treasures at the Egyptian Museum, and then have a Giza at the ancient pyramids and play ‘got your nose’ with the Sphinx. Never gets old. (B) DAY 3 ASWAN. Wake up in Aswan with a free day ahead, or opt to visit the Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple. The shrine to the goddess Isis had to be moved and reassembled like a jigsaw puzzle in the ‘70s due to the rising Nile. Also: a chance to explore a Nubian village. (B) DAY 4 ASWAN TO FELUCCA SAILING. After a templefilled day, climb aboard a traditional felucca sailboat. The adventure’s just beginning! (B,L,D) DAY 5 FELUCCA SAILING. Imagine: The sun on your back, the wind in your cotton sails and the best people you could ever hope to meet sharing stories, food and music in one cushion-strewn love-in. (B,L,D) DAY 6 FELUCCA SAILING TO LUXOR. Today we’re stepping off in Luxor, aka the world’s largest openair museum, for a chance to visit its namesake and Karnak temples. (B) DAY 7 LUXOR TO CAIRO VIA OVERNIGHT COACH. Get inside the Valley of the Kings then give a silent high five to Queen Hatshepsut, who ruled ancient Egypt for 20 years before snapping a selfie at the Colossi of Memnon. (B) DAY 8 CAIRO. Spend your free day chilling out or take the opportunity to tour the Saqqara Pyramid, Coptic Cairo and Khan el-Khalili market. Famished? Hit up a kushari vendor for Egypt’s version of fast food. (B)

DAY 9 CAIRO. Just getting into the groove of this 24hour city? This adventure may be over after breakfast, but you can make like Indiana Jones and keep on seeking. (B)

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DAY 1 CAIRO. Get smacked with a high-voltage dose of mosques, churches, palaces and papyrus sellers as you make your way through Cairo, the City of a Thousand Minarets. Get briefed with the gang tonight.

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DAY 2 CAIRO TO ASWAN VIA OVERNIGHT COACH. Remember the Time of Ancient Egypt filled with jewels, King Tutankhamun’s tomb haul and of course, mummies, at the Egyptian Museum. Then, witness the last survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World – the Great Pyramid of Giza – and snap a Sphinx selfie. (B)

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Samui of the Middle East. Coral reefs, turquoise water and Bedouin-style cafes lining the sand = absolutely #nofilter necessary. When you get bored of sun, swimming and snorkelling, slap on some sunscreen and make your way to the top of Mt Sinai for a tequila holy sunrise and mingle with the monks at St Catherine’s Monastery, where history can be traced back 17 centuries. Then, saddle up for a camel ride or sate your inner Indiana Jones exploring the desert by a more mechanical steed (aka quad bike). After four days here the only thing you’ll wish for is at least four more. (B) (B) (B) (B) DAY 14 DAHAB TO CAIRO. Commit the scene of Dahab to your memory bank as we carry your salt-soaked bones back to Cairo. (B) DAY 15 CAIRO. All good things must come to an end. Even that bowl of kushari. Don’t cry, it’s only hot sauce! And you’re in the best position to keep on exploring. Peace out after breakfast. (B)

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DAY 4 ASWAN TO FELUCCA SAILING. Kanye may think he’s a god and have a wife that #breakstheinternet, but Pharaoh Ramesses II had way more swag in Ancient Egypt. His four statues flanking the entrance to Abu Simbel mean he’ll be remembered long after Yeezus. After doing the rounds, fling your gear onto a felucca for the next life-changing chapter. (B,L,D)

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DAY 1 CAIRO. Slip into the rhythm of 6.76 million bodies, join in a game of backgammon and find out why the Egyptians call this place Umm al-Dunya or ‘the mother of the world’. Just make sure to rock up in time for tonight’s welcome meeting. DAY 2 CAIRO TO ASWAN VIA OVERNIGHT COACH. There’s old, and then there’s the necropolis of Saqqara. Soak up some ancient history, meander Coptic Cairo and get your haggle on in Khan el-Khalili market. Refuel with a mint tea or keep exploring. (B) DAY 3 ASWAN. Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, Lord Byron... They’ve all done it. Go low tech with a ride on a felucca sailboat down the Nile. Switch to a motor boat to take in views of the Mausoleum of Aga Khan and Tombs of the Nobles before we jump ship at a Nubian village. (B) DAY 4 ASWAN. Kanye may lyricise that he is a god, but the great Pharaoh Ramesses II apparently bedded 1000 woman and fathered 90 children in his time. His four colossal statues at Abu Simbel are probably what Kanye has in mind when he looks in the mirror each morning. Yeezus! Visit the Temple of Hathor – built in honour of his wife, Queen Nefertari – then drink in the magic of the Nile at sunset. (B) DAY 5 ASWAN TO LUXOR. G.L.A.M.O.R.O.U.S. Today we’re travelling first class (in an air-conditioned mini bus) to Karnak for a touch of Luxor. Once the capital of ancient Egypt, it’s now a history-strewn landscape of souks and temples. (B) DAY 6 LUXOR TO CAIRO VIA OVERNIGHT COACH. Walk into the Valley of the Kings – aka the place everyone in ancient Egypt was dying to get into, then fly the flag for girl power at the temple of Queen Hatshepsut before gawking at the Colossi of Memnon. (B)

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DAY 2 CAIRO. Go large or go home with over 100,000 relics to uncover in the Egyptian Museum, including King Tut’s burial mask. Then, see why the Great Pyramid of Giza took 20 years to build. That’s a huge pile ‘o’ bricks! And tick off the Sphinx. (B)

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DAY 3 CAIRO TO DAHAB. The Sinai Peninsula is like the Koh Samui of the Middle East. Pyramids and desert make way for coral reefs and insanely turquoise water. Set your hippie heart alight with trekking, diving, camel riding, cheap eats and a mellowness that makes Byron Bay look like Bangkok. (B) DAYS 4-7 DAHAB. The Red Sea is not just bucket list material, it’s more lusted after than a new iPhone release. You’ve got four days to tick off heaps of activities. Plunge yourself into the underwater wonderland of Ras Mohammed National Park, snorkel with 1200 species of fish at the seemingly bottomless Blue Hole or climb Mt Sinai for a sunrise of biblical proportions and visit the Monastery of St Catherine. When you’ve had your fill of swimming, snorkelling, kitesurfing and quad biking, throw in some seafood barbecues and plenty of mint tea at the bedouin cafes lining the sand and you’ll soon see why leaving here hurts more than a bareback camel ride. (B) (B) (B) (B) DAY 8 DAHAB TO CAIRO. Take one last salty plunge in the ocean before you’re back on the bus and back into the madness of Cairo. Hungry? Try the stuffed pigeon. It’s allegedly an aphrodisiac. (B) DAY 9 CAIRO. Like sand through the hourglass, our time together comes to an end after breakfast. Why not make like a camel and keep on roamin’? (B) This is a part of the 14 day Egypt Explored trip. See p.36 or visit our website.

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DAY 8 MERZOUGA TO DADES GORGE VIA TODRA GORGE. Step into your own Roadrunner cartoon today in the rock climber's nirvana of Todra Gorge. With a 3D landscape of imposing orange sandstone peaks, streams and the odd camel playing outside your window today, the trip to Dades Gorge will seem quicker than a coyote. (B,D)

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TRIP CODE: MXMEMM DAY 1 MARRAKECH. Ditch the map, turn off your phone and get hopelessly lost in a maze of mosaics and souks in the Red City – the best surprises are waiting around every corner. Get acquainted with the gang at tonight’s welcome meeting. DAY 2 MARRAKECH. Be glad you’re not shooting on film when you visit the Saadian Tombs on a halfday tour. The detail in the doors and arches could #breakinstagram. See the Bahia Palace, visit the local medina, and then work your way past the snake charmers and sip fresh orange juice in Djemma el-fna square. (B) DAY 3 MARRAKECH TO RABAT VIA CASABLANCA. Today we visit the Hassan II Mosque – bearer of the world’s largest minaret (210 metres), with a frickin’ laser beam on top. After lunch, head to the UNESCO

World Heritage capital of Rabat and paint the town red blue in Kasbah des Oudaias. (B) DAY 4 RABAT TO FES VIA VOLUBILIS AND MEKNES. Live la dolce vita in Volubilis, or at least get a good idea of what it was like during Roman times at these well-preserved ruins. Think: historic public buildings dating back a whopping 2,000 years ago. Then, walk through Meknes and go into pattern overdrive in Fes. (B) DAY 5 FES. Mausoleums, Mosques and (funky cold) medinas are in order today on a full-day whip around the city with a local guide. Lose yourself in the 9000 narrow cobbled streets – and world’s largest car-free urban area – in Fes el-Bali, lined with spices, food stalls and tanneries. Or hunt down a hammam for a (body) shine and polish. (B,L)

DAY 9 DADES GORGE TO MARRAKECH VIA AIT BEN HADDOU. Step onto the set of Game of Thrones, Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator and The Mummy...to name but a few. Aït Ben-Haddou is UNESCO World Heritage and ‘Desert Hollywood’ beauty combined on an old caravan route between Sudan and Marrakech. The fortified city’s imposing walls have got nothing on the switchbacks of Tizi n’Tichka Pass, though. (B) DAY 10 MARRAKECH. Don’t cry into your couscous. The trip might be over after breakfast but your adventure doesn’t have to be. (B)

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Bear Grylls. Its mirages can fool you into thinking this is the coast and it’s time for a cocktail. Either that, or it’s 2007 and you’re competing in the last Paris-Dakar Rally. Shack up for the night in a small village as a local Berber family welcome you into their home. (B,L,D) DAY 6 TAMALAKOUTE TO TAROUDANT. As far as road trips go, crossing the otherworldly volcanic landscape of the Jebel Siroua Mountains by 4x4 bats well above average. Expect endless twists through rock-strewn desert vistas, climbing to an elevation of 2500m with a window-slideshow of deep valleys, barley and saffron fields. Keep watch for blinkand-you’ll-miss-it villages where the Ait Ouaouzguit Berbers herd donkeys and cut weave a rug like no other. (B,L,D) 1

DAY 7 TAROUDANT TO ESSAOUIRA VIA AGADIR. In the Argan Forest there are goats that live in trees. How awesome is that?! Spend some time staring at them, then we’re off to the beach! (B,L)

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TRIP CODE: MXMSMM DAY 1 MARRAKECH. Get your first taste of Morocco’s delicate dance of old and new world in the 18-plus souks that fill the city streets and prepare to bend it like the Berbers. Just make sure you arrive in time for tonight’s welcome meeting. DAY 2 MARRAKECH. Kick start your day with a guided city tour and see the Saadian tombs and Bahia Palace before ending in Djemaa El-fna – a town square that houses snake charmers, Barbary apes, singers, dancers, drummers and even a dentist. It's like Mardi Gras every day. (B) DAY 3 MARRAKECH TO TAMNOUGALT VIA AIT BEN HADDOU. The High Atlas Mountains separate you and the Sahara like Tom Selleck’s moustache separates his mouth from his face. Prepare for some of the most epic scenery to be burned into your

retinas as we cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass. Alpineesque fields of grazing sheep clash with unforgiving rocky terrain, mud-brick houses and some of the most nerve-shredding hairpin bends - plus a visit to World Heritage listed Ksar in Ait Ben Haddou - phew. Tonight, sleep it off in a Kasbah. (B,L,D) DAY 4 TAMNOUGALT TO SAHARA DESERT. Leaving snowcapped mountains to go boarding on a sand dune sounds impossible, but it’s happening. Blast across sand flats, wind between (and bulldoze over) desert dunes and rattle your bones over the dry Draa River to reach our camp on the edge of the Erg Chigaga dunes. Board ‘til sand fills every orifice, and then feast on tagine around the fire. This is glamping, desert style. (B,L,D) DAY 5 SAHARA TO TAMALAKOUTE. Lake Iriki is the bane of desert survival, unless you’re a Berber or

DAY 8 ESSAOUIRA. Your day, your way. Take the opportunity to hop on, and more importantly hang on, as you windsurf across the waves faster than a seagull after a dropped falafel. Or hit the beach between market shopping, we won’t judge. Pro tip: dine at the open-air fish stands for some essence of Essaouira tonight. Mmmm. (B) DAY 9 ESSAOUIRA TO MARRAKECH. Wash the last of that desert sand off before we head back to the Red City and a chance to meander the medina in Marrakech. ‘Our last night in Morocco’ sounds like a cheesy romance novel, but it’s true. (B) DAY 10 MARRAKECH. Write your own ending by spending a few more days (or weeks) in this sensory overload of a land. We’re outta here after breakfast. (B)

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DAY 6 FES TO ERRACHIDIA VIA IFRANE AND MIDELT. Rolling green mountains, alpine ski slopes… picturing Morocco? Nope? Welcome to Ifrane, aka the Switzerland of Morocco. Then, fill your memory bank with vistas of the Middle Atlas mountains and cedar forests in Midelt over lunch on our way to Errachidia. (B) DAY 7 ERRACHIDIA TO MERZOUGA DESERT CAMP. There’s camping, and then there’s camping in the Sahara desert with one of the world’s most ancient tribes: the Berbers. Expect camel rides (optional), campfire tagines and more stars than Chris Martin can croon about in 4:35 mins. (B,L,D)

DAY 8 MERZOUGA TO DADES GORGE VIA TODRA GORGE. Farewell your nomadic desert kin and travel the road of a thousand kasbahs towards Dades Gorge. Witness the hypercolour sandstone canyon walls of Todra Gorge, aka rock climber paradise. (B,D)

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TRIP CODE: MXMCMM DAY 1 MARRAKECH. Marrakech will sucker punch you with its sensory overload of colours, scents, sights and sounds. Grab a mint tea and find your groove in the chaotic rhythm of life before meeting your Moroccan Explorer group at tonight’s welcome meeting. DAY 2 MARRAKECH. Stroll through the Marrakech medina before experiencing mosaic madness at the Saadian Tombs and Bahia Palace on a guided tour. Then, plan your attack on Djemaa el-fna Square – once a trading post for slaves, ivory and gold; now home to anything you could need from snail soup to a dentist check-up. (B) DAY 3 MARRAKECH TO RABAT VIA CASABLANCA. This could be the start of a beautiful friendship – you + Casablanca, immortally romanticised by the Humphrey Bogart film. Six thousand artisans worked

for five years to create the intricate mosaics of Hassan II Mosque. Take the tour then continue to Rabat to lose yourself in the Santorini-esque Kasbah des Oudaias. (B) DAY 4 RABAT TO FES VIA VOLUBILIS AND MEKNES. Remember the Romans on a visit to Volubilis – less Gladiator battle ground, more 3rd Century township of pristine mosaic floors and regal columns, sitting pretty within a rolling green landscape. Pit stop in Meknes before we hit Fes, aka Morocco’s cultural capital. (B) DAY 5 FES. A labyrinth of souks and monuments in the most intact medieval city in the Arab world, Fes has been virtually unchanged since the ninth century. Riad between the lines on a full-day guided tour before a chance to shed your dignity and a few layers of dead skin in a hammam. (B,L)

DAY 9 DADES GORGE TO AIT BEN HADDOU. Game of Thrones fans, rejoice. Today you’ll step onto the real-life film set of Ait Ben Haddou (aka the fortified slave city Daenerys Targaryen besieged) after rolling through ‘Ouallywood’ in Ouarzazate where films like Babel, The Mummy and Gladiator were shot. (B,L,D) DAY 10 AIT BEN HADDOU TO TAMNOUGALT. Use this morning to take stock of what you’ve seen so far (and back up that memory card). Or set the alarm and climb to the high point of the ksar to see the sunrise. The Sahara Adventure starts this afternoon. Tonight, sleep it off in a kasbah. (B,L,D) DAY 11 TAMNOUGALT TO SAHARA DESERT CAMP. Stock up on water and board your four-wheeled camel (aka 4x4) – we’re going deep into the desert to sandboard the Chigaga Dune then glamp like the Berbers. You’ve never seen a sunset like this before. #lifechanger (B,L,D)

DAY 14 TAROUDANT TO ESSAOUIRA VIA AGADIR. Dana Lyons sang about cows with guns, but today you’ll see goats in trees. Seriously. Google it (then laugh ‘til you cry). Destroyed by an earthquake in the ‘60s, Agadir is modern Morocco on the beach. Check it out then blow into the Windy City of Africa. (B,L) DAY 15 ESSAOUIRA. Once a haven for the likes of Cat Stevens and Jimi Hendrix, this fishing village retains its traditional charm (and eau de Essaouira) and laid-back vibe while still sating adrenaline junkies with windsurfing, kitesurfing and horse riding. (B) DAY 16 ESSAOUIRA TO MARRAKECH. Arriving back in Marrakech, the afternoon is yours. Why not top off the day with a sweet ‘Whisky Marocain’ (mint tea) and a peek at the cacti of Majorelle Garden (where Yves Saint-Laurent’s ashes are scattered). (B) DAY 17 MARRAKECH. Cue teary goodbyes after breakfast, then it’s over to you. Time to tuck into one more tagine and contemplate your next move. (B)

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MORE INCLUSIONS ++ 16 breakfasts (B), 8 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D) ++ 11 nights twin share in 3* hotels, 1 night in a riad, 1 night in a kasbah, 2 nights in a desert camp, 1 night in a Berber house ++ Arrival transfer from the airport to hotel ++ Transport in an air-conditioned minibus & 4WD vehicle ++ Awesome English-speaking Trip Leaders This trip is a combination of the Moroccan Explorer on P.40 and the Sahara Adventure on P.42. Note that you will be unaccompanied by a Trip Leader for about 24 hours between days 9 & 10.

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DAY 13 TAMALAKOUTE TO TAROUDANT. From dry white lakes to a topographer’s field day, tackle the imposing volcanic landscape of the Jebel Siroua Mountains by 4x4 and gain a new appreciation for the Berbers and their donkeys who have been travelling these roads without air con for thousands of years. (B,L,D)

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DAY 2 AMMAN TO PETRA. Go old school in Madaba, the site of an ancient Holy map that’s so detailed it’s like Google Maps for theologists. Then, soak up views of the Promised Land from the top of Mt Nebo, storm a giant Crusader castle in Karak... and we haven’t even gotten to the Lost City yet. (B)

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DAY 1 AMMAN. Amman is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world, so you’re a little late… but welcome! Head to a shawarma stand or grab a plate of mansaf because the food here is off the hookah. Just be back in time for tonight’s welcome meeting.

y e k r u T WHAT DO YOU GET WHEN YOU COMBINE IDYLLIC COASTLINES, affable locals, delectable cuisine, shopping to write home about and weather that warms your bones? A traveller’s paradise, that’s what. Welcome to Turkey–where dreams are made.

BUCKET LIST HIGHLIGHTS: ++ Traditional dinner in a Turkish family home ++ Exploring the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia ++ Snorkeling off the Turkish coast

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DAY 1 FETHIYE. Let’s kick things off with the turquoise waters of the gorgeous Turkish Med in the town of Fethiye shall we?

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DAY 2 FETHIYE TO KUSADASI VIA PAMUKKALE. We’re on the road today. Get set for surreal Pamukkale and the natural hot baths that sit on white terraced rock. Trust us when we say #FOMO killer. The ancient ruined city of Hierapolis could just make this day the best ever. (B,D) DAY 3 KUSADASI. Today is the day. Get ready to plant a massive tick in the box of hundreds of Buzzfeed quizzes. We’re on to Ephesus; home of the Temple of Artemis and one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. Can we hear an #epic? (B) DAY 4 KUSADASI TO CANAKKALE. On to Troy. Think wooden horses, hidden soldiers and that movie with Brad Pitt. But first, a visit to the ruins of Acropolis in Bergama. (B) DAY 5 CANAKKALE TO ISTANBUL. On to the WW1 battlefields of Gallipoli for a guided tour of the most significant memorial site in Australia and New Zealand’s history. Pay your respects at the Australian memorial at Lone Pine, the New Zealand Memorial at Chunuk Bair, ANZAC Cove and the Turkish Memorial. Lest we forget. (B,D) DAY 6 ISTANBUL. Today might mark the end of the trip, but there’s always time for a last kebab. Or baklava. Your call. (B) This is a part of the 12 Day Turkey Expored. See p.53 or visit our website.

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Bathe in the thermal pools of Pamukkale ++ Entry to the ancient Greek city of Ephesus & Pergamon Acropolis ++ ANZAC Cove, Gallipoli ++ Farewell dinner in Istanbul

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DAY 2 ISTANBUL TO ANKARA. We’ll tour the Istanbul greats this morning. Aya Sofia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Underground Cistern, and the Hippodrome makes for a perfect start (entry optional). Then it’s off to the capital. And its 4 million strong population. #busy. (B) DAY 3 ANKARA TO CAPPADOCIA. Make like a culture vulture this morning with a trip to Anıtkabir and the mausoleum of the founder and first president of Turkey (entry optional). Then a real chance to #livelikealocal as we join a Turkish family for dinner. (B,D) DAY 4 CAPPADOCIA. We’ll spend the day exploring the fairy-chimneys of Devrent Valley. Hint: take time to stop for a glass of tea Cappadocian-style. (B) DAY 5 CAPPADOCIA TO KONYA. A chance to visit what may have been a prototype panic room as we explore the underground cities where early Christians hid to avoid persecution from the Romans (optional). En route to Konya we’ll stop at Sultan Hani—a truckstop-for-camels on the old Silk Road. #thisishistory. (B) DAY 6 KONYA TO FETHIYE. Grab a Konya Kebap before we head today—slow-roasted mutton the local way = all kinds of amazing. Then Fethiye for another 50 shades of blue. And beaches this white. Relax and enjoy. (B,D) DAY 7 FETHIYE. The trip may end today but life’s a beach. You might want to stick around. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Welcome dinner in Istanbul ++ Traditional dinner in a Turkish family home

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6 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D) 6 nights hotel accommodation (twin or double) Smaller group size Modern air-conditioned coach Sightseeing tours of all major cities Experienced English-speaking guide

EX. INSTANBUL ARRIVE IN ISTANBUL AT ANY TIME ON DAY 1. START WELCOME MEETING AT 7PM. FINISH DEPART FETHIYE AT ANY TIME ON FINAL DAY.

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DAY 1 ISTANBUL, TURKEY. The only city in the world straddling two continents. This fact alone = start of an epic trip. (D)

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DAY 1 FETHIYE TO TARZAN BAY. Soak up the rays of the Mediterranean on the way to our first anchorage in Tarzan Bay. Pit stop for a swim and snorkel to get acquainted with the big blue. (D) DAY 2 TARZAN BAY TO ST NICHOLAS ISLAND. Next up: the Blue Lagoon. It’s officially the most photographed beach in Europe. Instagram your heart out or paraglide it for an epic view. Then Kayakoy town for a casual stroll before a deckside feast. Tonight: catch the sunset from the top of the island’s ruins with a bottle of wine. (B,L,D) DAY 3 ST NICHOLAS ISLAND TO KAS. First stop: Aquarium Bay (expectations set). Then on to Kas to check out the local markets before our onboard dinner extravaganza. Thrill seekers, talk to us about a scuba dive. (B,L,D) DAY 4 KAS TO APERLAI BAY. Bring on next level relaxation. Today we crank on some island hopping tunes and check out the waters around Limangazi and Ucagiiz, before an evening chill session at Aperlai Bay. (B,L,D) DAY 5 APERLAI BAY TO GOKKAYA BAY. We were going to wander the streets of Kekova, but turns out it’s been underwater for a few centuries. All good— new plan. Float past that deal and keep your eyes out for turtles. Next up, Simena to sink your teeth into some castle vibes before a full on pirate party at the Smugglers Inn. (B,L,D) DAY 6 GOKKAYA BAY TO FIRNAZ BAY. Set sail to old fishing village Kalkan. Cue epic beaches and an Old Town decked out in white and pink. Pro tip: hunt down a scoop of dondurma before we hit Firnaz Bay for the night. (B,L,D) DAY 7 FIRNAZ BAY TO FETHIYE. Take a dip where Cleopatra used to bathe before a lunch slash swim stop at Tersane Bay. Grab one last selfie with windswept hair on the voyage back to Fethiye. Tonight = teary goodbyes between trips to the bar. (B,L,D)

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DAY 8 FETHIYE. Savour breakfast and pack your bags, your days at sea are over. For now. (B)

ON THE BUCKET LIST (INCLUDED) ++ Local captain & crew ++ 7 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D) ++ 7 nights twin/double/triple-share cabin accommodation on motor cruising boats ++ Afternoon tea (coffee, tea & snacks) ++ Snorkelling equipment, board games & cards ++ Harbour/marina fees ++ Sound system & iPod dock Please note this itinerary is subject to change due to weather and mooring conditions. EX. FETHIYE START

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DAY 4 CAPPADOCIA. A full day exploring the fairy chimneys of Devrent Valley. (B) DAY 5 CAPPADOCIA TO KONYA. Go Indiana Jones in the underground cities where the early Christians hid to avoid persecution from the Romans (optional). Then a stop at the ancient trade stop of the Sultanhani Caravanserai before we touch down in the spiritual centre of Turkey. (B) DAY 6 KONYA TO FETHIYE. Locals call this place a paradise granted to earth by God. When you see the beaches, you’ll know why. Hot tip: keep your camera charged for Saklikent Gorge, Turkey’s longest and deepest canyon. (B,D) DAY 7 FETHIYE. Like most rivieras, this place doesn’t lack options to worship the sun. Cruise around the islands or check out Oludinez beach. This is the good life. (B) DAY 8 FETHIYE TO KUSADASI VIA PAMUKKALE. On to the cotton castles of Pamukkale for a dip in the best natural hot tubs in Turkey. Then a tour of the ancient Roman city of Hierapolis before we roll into Kusadasi in the early evening. (B,D) DAY 9 KUSADASI. Bring out more of your inner Indiana Jones today as we check out the ruins of the ancient Greek city of Ephesus. Built around the 10th century BC, the stunningly-preserved front façade of

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DAY 12 ISTANBUL. You can never have enough baklava. Eat yourself into a food coma this morning, we’re out of here after breakfast. (B)

the Library of Celsus takes centre stage – as can you in the old amphitheatre. (B)

DAY 11 CANAKKALE TO ISTANBUL. On to the WW1 battlefields of Gallipoli for a guided tour of one of the most significant memorial sites in Australia and New Zealand’s history. Pay your respects at the Australian Memorial at Lone Pine, the New Zealand Memorial at Chunuk Bair, ANZAC Cove and the Turkish Memorial. Lest we forget. (B,D)

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DAY 3 ANKARA TO CAPPADOCIA. On to Anıtkabir to check out the mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk—the founder and first president of the Republic of Turkey (entry optional). Next stop: off the beaten track in Cappadocia for a traditional dinner in a local family home. (B,D)

++ Traditional dinner in a Turkish family home ++ Bathe in the thermal pools of Pamukkale ++ Entry to the ancient Greek city of Ephesus & Pergamon Acropolis ++ ANZAC cove in Gallipoli ++ Welcome & farewell dinner in Istanbul

DAY 2 ISTANBUL TO ANKARA. This morning should be called the great Istanbul bucket list: the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome (entry optional). Then: time to see a man about a kebab. (B)

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PHOTO: SAKLIKENT GORGE

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DAY 1 ISTANBUL, TURKEY. You could cross two continents in half an hour, but that’s before dinner. Start off with a baklava, this is going to be epic. (D)

LANDING IN ABU DHABI? Dubai is just around the corner. Talk to us for transfer information.

Stopover

DUBAI TAKE IT TO THE TOP

If you’re looking for mundane, look elsewhere. Glittery, oil-fuelled and larger than life, Dubai is a living testament to the fact that money can buy almost anything. Futuristic skyscrapers meet traditional markets and shopping destinations tailor-made for a short stint of retail therapy. Need a place to park your Lamborghini? No problem. Coming by camel? You’re sorted. Want ATMs spitting out 24-karat gold (why wouldn’t you?) This is the place. Get on top of the 163-story Burj Khalifa, for the world’s highest city views, cross endless sand dunes on a desert safari then kick back in man-made luxury at Palm Island. You’re just getting started. Note: Although we’ve given our Topdeck stamp of approval, these packages are unguided (leaving you more time to channel your inner explorer). We’ve bundled the best experiences from our trusted local suppliers, just for you – meaning your package could differ from that of your fellow passengers. Included activities are not restricted to 18-39s.

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55 DAY TRIPS

Alexandria

DAY T R I P

ALEXANDER NEVER OVERSLEPT AND NEITHER WILL YOU TODAY AS WE SEIZE THE DIEM and make for the great man's favourite of his 20 self-titled cities. Think of today as an archaeological roller coaster, as we take in nearly two and a half thousand years of history, including Roman catacombs, Arab forts and a pretty special pillar.

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++ Roman catacombs ++ Pompey’s Pillar ++ Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque

1 person: $160 2 people: $125 per person 3 people: $100 per person 4 people: $90 per person 5+ people: $80 per person

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ Restaurant lunch ++ Entrance fees to all Bucket List inclusions ++ Return transport from Cairo ++ English-speaking Trip Leader

NOTE: TRIP SHOULD BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE THROUGH THE TOPDECK OFFICE, HOWEVER PAYMENT WILL BE MADE LOCALLY ON ARRIVAL. PRICE DEPENDS ON THE TOTAL NUMBER OF TRAVELLERS.

Ourika Valley H A L F DAY T R I P

EUREKA! WE’RE OFF TO OURIKA! OURIKA VALLEY, THAT IS. Traversing this lush, fertile area calls for your comfiest walking shoes and explorer’s attitude. Our first stop? The village of Ourika, where we’ll rub shoulders with local Berber people going about their typical day. Forget skyscrapers and Snapchat – we’ll be surrounded by rocky foothills and verdant green terraces while observing the traditional way of life. From here, we’ll make tracks to the breathtaking waterfall of Setti Fadma, which cascades some 60-metres from the hulking mountains to the river below. Marvel at the sheer beauty of the falls before we head back through the villages, catching a glimpse of the locals hard at work in the sprawling fields. Office envy, anyone?

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++ Berber village of Ourika ++ Setti Fadma waterfall

1 person: $110 2 people: $75 per person 3 people: $70 per person 4 people: $60 per person 5+ people: $45 per person

MORE INCLUSIONS ++ Return transport from Marrakech ++ English-speaking Trip Leader

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With theby exception the Mega European Tripfeatured featuredininthis thisbrochure brochureare which operated Top DeckofTours Ltd, all other trips sold by is operated by Top Tours Ltd, all other trips featured in this brochure are Topdeck as agent for Deck the following local operators: (Egypt - Top Deck Egypt, Cairo) sold by Topdeck as Safari agent for theMarrakech) following local operators: (Egypt - Top DeckTravel (Morocco - Mountain Tours, (Jordan and Israel - Al-Thuraya Egypt, Cairo) (Morocco - Mountain (Jordan and Israel and Tours, Amman) (Turkey ExploredSafari - NewTours, FacesMarrakech) Travel and Tourism, Istanbul) Al-Thuraya andYachting Tours, Amman) (Turkey Explored New Faces (Gulet Cruise Travel - Alaturka and Travel, Fethiye). Your- contract forTravel tour and Tourism, (Gulet Cruiseoperator - Alaturka Yachtingabove and Travel, Fethiye). services willIstanbul) be with the relevant specified and will also be Your subject for tourterms services be with the relevant to operator specified above and tocontract that operator’s andwill conditions (in addition the booking conditions set will also be subject to that terms and conditions addition to the out below). The operator willoperator’s be identified on your itinerary or(in travel documents booking conditions set out below). operator will be on your and their terms and conditions will beThe available directly onidentified their websites or itinerary by or travel documents and and willit be directly contacting them. Should wetheir bookterms a flight onconditions your behalf willavailable be subject to theon their websites by contacting them. Should wenot book a flight on your behalf it will conditions of theor respective airline, including but limited to deposit/full payment becancellation subject to the conditions of the respective airline, including but not limited to and conditions. payment and cancellation conditions. Alldeposit/full Topdeck trips are sold subject to the following conditions (“these Conditions”). tripsthat areour soldtrips subject to the following conditions (“these Conditions”). 1. All (a) Topdeck Please note are designed for young people between the ages note that our arecircumstances designed for young people between thethis ages of1. 18(a) toPlease 39 years. We may intrips special approve persons outside of 18IftoYou 39 are years. may special circumstances persons outside this range. 17 We years of in age and wish to book onapprove one of our trips, please range.us If You aremaking 17 years of age and to require book onthe one of ourconsent trips, please contact before a booking as wish we will written of your contact before making a booking asright we will require athe writtenrequest consent of your parent or us guardian. We reserve the sole to decline booking from You parent guardian. We are reserve the sole should weorthink our trips not suited to right You. to decline a booking request from should we think our arewill notexist suited You. (b)You A contract between Youtrips and us as to soon as we issue an invoice in

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2. Bookings canwith be made either local travel agent us direct must be secured a deposit of through £60 per your person paid at the timeorofwith booking. This and must be secured with a deposit of R1000 person at the time of deposit is non-refundable unless we cancel yourper trip. If You paid are making a booking booking. Thisof deposit is non-refundable unless we cancelPROVIDED your trip. If You are within 42 days departure, then full payment is required HOWEVER making booking within 42 daysoffer of departure, then full payment is including required any that if the atrip comprises a special we may require full payment PROVIDED that if and the trip comprises special to offer require pre and post HOWEVER accommodation sundry serviceacharges be we paidmay at the time full payment pre and post accommodation and sundry service charges specified in including the offer.any Your booking is taken to be confirmed, and accepted when be paid at the time specified in the offer.through Your booking taken we to be wetoissue an invoice. If your booking is made a travelisagent, willconfirmed, address accepted when anagent. invoice. your booking made through travel alland correspondence to we thatissue travel AllIfmonies paid byisYou to the travelaagent agent, we by willthem address all correspondence that travel your agent. Alldirect monies paid will be held on behalf of Topdeck. Ifto You arrange trip with us,by all You to the travel agent will be held bywill them on behalf ofaddress Topdeck.inIfour Youbooking arrange correspondence and communications be sent to your tripYou direct with us, all correspondence and communications will sent fileyour unless specify otherwise. Balance of all payments is required atbe least 42 to your our booking date. file unless specify of may all days prioraddress to your in trip departure If YouYou do not pay otherwise. within this Balance period we payments is required at leastand 42 your days deposit prior to forfeited. your trip departure date. If You do deem your booking cancelled pay within this period webymay and your will deposit 3. not Alterations or cancellations Youdeem after your your booking booking cancelled has been accepted be forfeited. effected subject to the provisions of clauses 5, 6 and 7 of these Conditions. Alterations byare Youcalculated after youron booking hasexchange been accepted will be 4. 3. Prices quotedor incancellations our brochures costs and rates at subject the provisions of increase clauses 5, and 7 of these Conditions. 01effected December 2015.toThese prices may or6decrease and we reserve the 4. Prices in ourand brochures are calculated on costs andbrochures exchange and rates at sole right toquoted alter prices other particulars contained in our December These prices may increase decrease and we reserve the on01 our website. 2015. Price changes in trips featured inor subsequent brochure versions sole right to alter pricesinand particulars contained inisour brochures and will supersede the prices thisother brochure. (The version date indicated on the on our website. Price changes in trips in subsequent versions back cover of this brochure). Before Youfeatured make a booking we willbrochure provide You with will supersede the prices in your this brochure. (The version date indicatedon onthe the details of the current price of chosen trip. This will also beisdisplayed back cover thishave brochure). Before You make a booking wehas will been provide You with website. OnceofYou accepted this price and your booking confirmed of thewith current price of your trip. This also displayed on to the in details accordance clause 2 that pricechosen will remain fixedwill and willbe not be subject website. Once You have accepted this price and your booking has been confirmed surcharges. in accordance with clause 2 that price will remain fixed and will not be subject to 5. You must clearly state all your requirements at the time of booking. Please note surcharges. that any dietary requirements will be a request only. We cannot guarantee special

5. Yourequirements must clearly state all we your requirements at the timeor ofliability booking. Please dietary nor will assume any responsibility if your special note that any dietary will be atorequest We cannot guarantee requirements cannot berequirements fulfilled. If You want changeonly. any aspect of your booking special dietary nor will assume any responsibility or liability if including but notrequirements limited to a change towe a trip of shorter duration or different your special cannot fulfilled. If You want to change anydo aspect departure daterequirements You must notify us asbesoon as possible in writing. We will our of your including but not limited to a change to will a trip shorter to duration best to booking accommodate your requested changes but You beofrequired pay an or different departure must notify us asIf soon as possible writing. amendment fee of £25date per You person per change. a request is madeinless thanWe 42 will do our best to accommodate your requested but will be required to days before departure, normal cancellation feeschanges will apply inYou accordance with clause pay an the amendment fee of R450 peranperson change.of If a request is made less 7 unless transfer or change is to earlierper departure the same trip. In the thanof42a days before cancellation feeswill willbe apply in accordance event request for adeparture, change tonormal be made a new invoice issued by Topdeck with clause 7 unless the transfer or change to shown. an earlier of the and cancellation charges/amendment fees willisbe Alldeparture amendment feessame are trip. Inwithin the event of aofrequest forof aa change to be made new invoice will be payable 7 days the issue new invoice or on athe date of departure, issued byisTopdeck and cancellation charges/amendment fees will be shown. All whichever the sooner. fees are from payable withinas 7 days of the issue ofthe a new invoice 6. amendment If You are prevented traveling a result of illness, death of an or on the date of departure, whichever the sooner. immediate family member, jury is service, or other reason beyond your control which

If You are preventedwe from as a result of illness, the death of we6.consider significant, will traveling agree to your booking being transferred toan another immediate family member, jury service, or othertoreason beyond your control person who satisfies all the conditions applicable the trip, subject to You and the which we consider significant, wefull willpayment agree to of your transferred to other person accepting liability for thebooking trip costbeing and any additional another person satisfiesPROVIDED all the conditions applicable to theat trip, subject to costs arising from who the transfer THAT we must be given least 21 days You and the of other accepting written notice the person proposed change.liability for full payment of the trip cost and any additional costs arising from the transfer PROVIDED THAT we must be given at CANCELLATION BY YOU least 21 days written notice of the proposed change. 7. Cancellation of a booking by You must be made in writing. We will not regard CANCELLATION BY YOU a booking as cancelled unless and until written notice is received by us. On 7. Cancellation of a booking by You be made in writing. We will not regard cancellation the following charges willmust apply: a booking as cancelled unless and until written notice is received by us. On cancellation following charges will apply: Days before the Departure % of trip cost forfeited Pre/post accomm

Over 42before days Departure Days 42-29 Overdays 42 days

Deposit % of trip cost forfeited 40% Deposit

NilPre/post accomm 40% Nil

28-14 days 42-29 days 13-7 days 28-14 days

60% 40% 80% 60%

60% 40% 100% 60%

6-3 days 13-7 days 2-0 days 6-3 days

90% 80% 100% 90%

100% 100% 100% 100%

ROLLING DEPOSIT VOUCHER 2-0 days

100%

Any cancellation within 6 weeks which incurs more than deposit charge is not ROLLINGtoDEPOSIT VOUCHER applicable this offer. The Rolling Deposit Voucher (RDV) may only be used as Any cancellation withinTopdeck 6 weekstrip which incurs more than deposit charge is not a deposit on one future 4 days of length or more. Only one Rolling applicable to this offer. The Rolling Deposit be used as Deposit may be applied per trip. The RDV has Voucher no expiry(RDV) date,may but only the passenger a deposit onbetween one future tripto4 travel days of ortravel more.conditions Only one Rolling must be aged 18 Topdeck to 39 years aslength per the of DepositTravel. may be applied per trip. The RDV has no expiry date, but the passenger Topdeck must aged between to 39deposit years to travel as perIfthe travel conditions The RDVbe will equate to the18initial amount paid. redeeming against aoftrip Topdeck Travel. with a lower deposit amount, the remainder of the voucher will be forfeited. If

The RDV will equate to with the initial deposit amount paid. If redeeming a trip redeeming against a trip a higher deposit amount the balance willagainst be payable deposit of the voucher will be forfeited. atwith timeaoflower booking. Theamount, RDV hasthe no remainder cash value and cannot be transferred to If redeeming against a trip with a higher deposit amount the balance will be payable another customer. at RDV timecan of booking. The RDV has no1cash and cannot transferred The only be combined with othervalue discount, either abestandard EarlytoBird another customer. deal or standard brochure discount as long as applicable at time of booking. Rolling The RDV can only be combined with 1orother discount, either a standard deposit vouchers cannot be requested redeemed against African SafariEarly trips. Bird deal or standard brochure discount as long as applicable at time of booking. FLIGHTS Rolling deposit vouchers cannot be requested or redeemed against African Safari trips. Cancellation charges for the flight segment of any flight included as part of your Topdeck Trip featured in this brochure: FLIGHTS Up to 42 days before trip departure: Included in trip deposit loss Cancellation charges for the flight segment of any flight included as part of your Less than 42 days: £25 plus any airline charges, which could be up to the full value Topdeck Trip featured in this brochure: of the ticket. Up to 42 days before trip departure: Included in trip deposit loss INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS Less than 42 days: R450 plus any airline charges, which could be up to the full value we of the ticket. Should book any flights on your behalf they will be subject to the conditions of the respective airline - this includes but is not limited to deposit/full payment INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS conditions. Topdeck will charge a £25 per person and amendment/cancellation Should we book flights on your behalf they will be conditions administration fee any for any amendments, cancellations orsubject reissueto ofthe tickets in of the respective airline - this includes but is not limited to deposit/full payment addition to any airline fees. and amendment/cancellation conditions. Topdeck will charge a R450 per person CANCELLATION BY UScancellations or reissue of tickets in administration OR fee MODIFICATION for any amendments, to any fees. 8. addition Every effort willairline be made to operate all trips as advertised but it must be remembered that our trips are planned up to eighteen months in advance. We therefore reserve the sole right, at our discretion, to modify or cancel any trip, accommodation or arrangement at any time. We will notify You as soon as possible

of any changes and they will form part of our contract with You. In the case of any CANCELLATION OR MODIFICATION BY will, US if possible, provide You with three material modification or cancellation, we alternatives: 8. Every effort will be made to operate all trips as advertised but it must be remembered that our trips are planned upstandard to eighteen advance. (1) a trip of an equivalent or closely similar andmonths price, if in available; Wea therefore reserve the sole right, atwith ouradiscretion, or cancel anyor (2) trip of a lower standard together refund of to themodify difference in price; trip, accommodation or arrangement at any time. We will notify You as soon as (3) cancellation with a full refund of all monies paid. possible of any changes and they will form part of our contract with You. In the 9.case A material modification is one which has a serious effect on your trip and of any material modification or cancellation, we will, if possible, provide You includes a change of departure date, departure point or airport, or change with three alternatives: of departure time of more than twelve hours, which would cause substantial (1) a trip of an equivalent or closely similar standard and price, if available; inconvenience to You. We do not consider a change of accommodation, or (2) a trip of a lower standard together with atrips, refund difference in price; or transport style a material change. For Egypt dueoftothe train ticket unavailability,

(3) are cancellation with ato full refund of allvehicles moniesfor paid. we often required use our own overnight journeys. 9. AWe material modification is materially one which modify has a serious effect trip42 and 10. will endeavour not to or cancel theon tripyour within days includes a change of departure date, departure point or airport, changeof of the date of the scheduled departure unless compelled to do soor because of departure time of more than twelvecontrol. hours, which would modification cause substantial circumstances beyond our reasonable If a material or inconvenience to You. do notsix consider of accommodation, or for cancellation is made byWe us within weeks aofchange the scheduled departure date transport stylethan a material change. in For Egypt trips,with dueclause to train unavailability, reasons other Force Majeure accordance 21ticket You will receive we are often required own vehicles for overnight journeys. compensation as statedtoinuse theour scale below. 10. Webefore will endeavour not to materially cancel the within days Period scheduled departure date modify that weor notify You ortrip your travel42 agent of the date ofthe thecompensation scheduled departure together with offered.unless compelled to do so because of circumstances Over 42 days nilbeyond our reasonable control. If a material modification or cancellation is made by us within six weeks of the scheduled departure date for 42-29 days £20 reasons other than Force Majeure in accordance with clause 21 You will receive 28-14 days £30 compensation as stated in the scale below. 13-7 days £40 Period before scheduled departure date that we notify You or your travel agent

6-0 days with the £80 together compensation offered. 11. Topdeck may Over 42 days nil require a minimum number of participants for certain trips and in42-29 the event days that there R300 are insufficient bookings recorded by not later than 42 days before the scheduled departure date we will be entitled to cancel the scheduled 28-14 days R450 trip, whereupon all monies paid by You for your Topdeck trip shall be refunded 13-7 R600 but nodays further compensation will be paid and You and Topdeck hereby agree to 6-0 days release R1200 mutually each other from any further obligations which would have been enforceable trip not been cancelled. 11. Topdeckhad maythe require a minimum number of participants for certain trips and in the that or there are insufficient not of later than 42 days 12. We event may alter substitute the type bookings or size of recorded vehicle, orby style transport before the scheduled departure date entitled cancel thecarried, scheduled mentioned in the brochure, dependingwe onwill thebe number ofto passengers which trip,vary whereupon paid bythe Yougroup for your trip shall be refunded can from tripall tomonies trip. Normally sizeTopdeck is 8-15 passengers. but no further compensation will be paid and You and Topdeck hereby agree to OUR LIABILITY TOeach YOUother from any further obligations which would have been mutually release enforceable had the trip not been cancelled. 13. Save where the provisions of Force Majeure apply, in the event that the trip does notmay reasonably comply with the description the brochure, Topdeck may 12. We alter or substitute the type or size ofin vehicle, or style of transport compensate You a maximum value equal to twice theof price of the trip but mentioned in thetobrochure, depending on the number passengers carried, excluding amendment fees size ANDisTopdeck will only be which caninsurance vary frompremiums trip to trip.and Normally the group 8-15 passengers. liable to pay the maximum amount of compensation where there has been a OURfailure LIABILITY TO YOU total of consideration for your payment. Topdeck will not be liable where any in thethe performance of Your trip in is due to: (a)that Yourthe acts 13. failure Save where provisions or of provision Force Majeure apply, the event trip or omissions or the acts or omissions another member in Your group (b) any does not reasonably comply with the of description in the brochure, Topdeck may third party notYou connected with thevalue provision where failure compensate to a maximum equalof toYour twicetrip theand price of thethe trip but is unforeseeable or unavoidable unusual and unforeseeable circumstances excluding insurance premiums(c)and amendment fees AND Topdeck will onlybeyond be our control, of which could not havewhere been there avoided if aall due liable to paythe theconsequences maximum amount of compensation haseven been care been or (d)for anyour event which weTopdeck or a travel even totalhad failure ofexercised consideration payment. willservice not be provider, liable where with due in care, not foresee or forestall (including Force any all failure thecould performance or provision of Your trip isbut duenot to:limited (a) Yourtoacts Majeure and unavoidable technical problems withmember transportinand similar or omissions or the acts or omissions of another Your groupevents). (b) any third party (c)killed, unusual and or unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the 14. If You are injured become ill during or as a result of, carriage by ship, consequences of which could nottrip have avoided even if all duedeath, care had been train or coach forming part of the in been circumstances where such injury or exercised orcaused (d) an event we or to a travel service provider, even with all and/ due illness is not by or which contributed by You our liability to pay damages care, notofforesee or forestall buttonot to Force Majeure and or the could amount compensation we (including will be liable paylimited is limited in accordance unavoidable technical problems andConvention similar events). with the liability of a carrier underwith any transport international applicable to such events, including, butinjured not limited to: 14. If You are killed, or become ill during or as a result of, carriage by ship, or coach formingby part of the the Athens trip in circumstances •train In respect of carriage sea, Convention; where such death, injury or is not by or contributed to by Youthe ourParis liability to pay damages and/ •illness In respect ofcaused the provision of accommodation, Convention; or the amount of compensation we will be liable to pay is limited in accordance • In respect of carriage by rail, the Berne Convention; and, with the liability of a carrier under any international Convention applicable to such •events, In respect of carriage by road, theto:Geneva Convention. including, but not limited 15. terms these Conventions are incorporated into and form part of our • InThe respect ofof carriage by sea, the Athens Convention; contract with You. You should know that the carrier will rely upon its ‘conditions • In respect of the provision of accommodation, the Paris Convention; of carriage’ which may limit or remove the carrier’s liability to You and limit • In respect of under carriage byinternational rail, the Berne Convention;Our and, compensation any Conventions. liability will also, in all • In respect of carriage by road,with the relevant Geneva Convention. cases, be limited in accordance carrier conditions of carriage. Our obligation to You to (and You expressly authorise us into to) make trip bookings on 15. The terms of is these Conventions are incorporated and form part of our Your behalf with reasonable skill and that carethe andcarrier to arrange a contract You contract with You. You should know will rely upon itsbetween ‘conditions and the relevant operator. We in the selection of You reputable operators of carriage’ which may limit orexercise remove care the carrier’s liability to and limit but we have no under controlany over, or liability for, the services provided compensation international Conventions. Our liability by willthird also,parties. in all All bookings are made on Your behalf subject to the terms and conditions, cases, be limited in accordance with relevant carrier conditions of carriage.including Our conditions of carriage and limitations of liability, imposed by the relevant operator. obligation to You is to (and You expressly authorise us to) make trip bookings on Your rights connectionskill with such trips specific between operator You and Yourlegal behalf withinreasonable and care andare to against arrangethe a contract are us,operator. except toWe theexercise extent acare problem caused by on our part. andnot theagainst relevant in theisselection of fault reputable operators butInwe have nothat control over, (or or liability for, the services providedtobyYou third 16. the event Topdeck its insurers) make any payment forparties. death, All bookings are onYou Your behalf to the termsall and conditions, personal injury ormade illness, must givesubject us or our insurers and any rights You including conditions of carriage andparty limitations of liability, imposed the relevant may have to take action against the responsible for causing theby death, operator.injury Your or legal rights in You connection with suchfully tripswith are us against the specific personal illness and must co-operate in seeking recovery operator and are against except the extent a problem is caused by fault of any payment wenot may make us, from such to party. on Your our part. 17. booking is accepted on the condition that You understand, and take 16. In the event (or itsin insurers) make any Every payment to will Yoube formade death, responsibility for,that the Topdeck risks inherent adventure travel. effort to personal or illness,inYou give us orbecause our insurers allnumber and anyofrights You operate allinjury trips featured thismust brochure but of the countries may have to take action the party for causing the death, visited on trips there mayagainst be a necessity toresponsible vary the itinerary from that stated in personal injury ordelays illness may and You must fully withbeyond us in seeking recovery the brochure, and occur for aco-operate variety of reasons our control. of any payment we may make to from The need for a flexible attitude thissuch typeparty. of travel is stressed in our publication. The the itinerary andcondition the content theunderstand, trip will be taken by the 17. final Yourdecision booking on is accepted on the thatofYou and take Trip Leader, as for, appointed byinherent us in theininterest of the group as aeffort whole. Please responsibility the risks adventure travel. Every will be note that due to Public holidays some sights or activities may notofbethe available made to operate all trips featured in this brochure but because numberon aof particular trip. countries visited on trips there may be a necessity to vary the itinerary from that stated in will the be brochure, and delaysmade may occur for aby variety of reasons beyond 18. No refund made for services available Topdeck but which for our control. The are need forused a flexible attitude to this typedeparted. of travel is stressed in whatever reason not by You once the trip has our publication. The final decision on the itinerary and the content of the trip will OPTIONAL AND EXCURSIONS be taken byACTIVITIES the Trip Leader, as appointed by us in the interest of the group as a whole. Please note its that due to Public sights or makes activities 19. Topdeck and/or associated staffholidays partnerssome and suppliers nomay not be available on particular trip. in relation to implied or explicit suggestion and/ warranties orarepresentations or recommendation services, activities and available events not as which included 18. No refund will befor made for services made byhighlighted Topdeck but for inwhatever the related trip(s). as departed. included is provided 'as reason areInformation not used by not Youexplicitly once thenoted trip has is' and intended to be general in nature so may not be suitable for your particular OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES EXCURSIONS needs. It is essential thatAND you ensure that any/all risk associated with getting to/ from, the participation or visitation ofpartners any area,and activity, eventmakes or venue 19. Topdeck and/or itsin associated staff suppliers no is in-line with your expectations and suitably covered under your travel insurance warranties or representations in relation to implied or explicit suggestion and/or recommendation services, andchance eventstonot highlighted as included 20. During Your tripfor You will be activities offered the purchase various optional in the relatedand trip(s). Information not explicitly noted as included is provided 'as is' excursions activities. Topdeck does not own, operate or control any of the and intended to be general in nature sothe may not be activities suitable for your particular companies or individuals which provide optional or excursions. Some needs. It is essential thatand youexcursions, ensure that any/all risk associated with getting to/ of the optional activities such as canyoning are inherently risky. the participation visitation ofactivities any area,oractivity, eventYou or venue is in-line Iffrom, You want to take part in or such optional excursions must be fit with your andfollow suitably covered under your travel insurance enough to expectations do so and must all reasonable instructions. The standards of health and safety which company or the individual providing 20. During Your trip Youwill willbe beadopted offered by thethe chance to purchase various optional the optionaland activity or excursion will be those of the country excursions activities. Topdeck does not own, operate or where controlthe anyoptional of the activity or excursion takes place. Please note that these standards may not be the companies or individuals which provide the optional activities or excursions. same find in the UK, in Your home country. If You wish to book Someas ofYou the would optional activities andorexcursions, such as canyoning are inherently any optional excursion or activity, You may do so subject to the operator’s terms risky. If You want to take part in such optional activities or excursions You must and conditions. contract will follow be with operator instructions. of the activityThe or excursion be fit enough toYour do so and must allthe reasonable standards and will beand governed by local law. only as their or agent. Topdeck’s Trip of health safety which will beTopdeck adoptedacts by the company the individual Leader will the have furtheractivity details or and additional foundwhere on ourthe providing optional excursion willinformation be those ofcan thebe country website. accepts no liability for any act ornote omission of any operatormay or optionalTopdeck activity or excursion takes place. Please that these standards operator’s agents sub-contractors. not be theemployees, same as You wouldorfind in Your home country. If You wish to book any optional excursion or activity, You may do so subject to the operator’s terms and EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY – FORCE MAJEURE conditions. Your contract will be with the operator of the activity or excursion and 21. not accept liability any loss, damage expense from war or willWe be do governed by local law.for Topdeck acts only asortheir agent.resulting Topdeck’s Trip terrorist activities threatened or and actual, civil unrest, industrial action threatened Leader will have further details additional information can be found on ouror actual, weather conditions, fire, flood,for drought, unforeseen alterations website. Topdeck accepts no liability any actclosures, or omission of any operator or to public transport schedules, rescheduling of aircraft or boats, epidemic or outbreaks operator’s employees, agents or sub-contractors. of illness or any other event outside our control which either delays or extends EXCLUSION LIABILITY – FORCE MAJEURE or reduces theOF trip, or compels a change in the trip arrangements after departure (“Force 21. WeMajeure”). do not accept liability for any loss, damage or expense resulting from war or terrorist activities threatened or actual, civil unrest, industrial action threatened CONTRAVENTION LAW or actual, weather OF conditions, fire, flood, drought, closures, unforeseen alterations We will not be responsible for any loss or damage sustained by You as a result of

a contravention of any law or regulation of any of the countries visited while on to thepublic trip. transport schedules, rescheduling of aircraft or boats, epidemic or outbreaks of illness or any other event outside our control which either delays or HEALTHor AND MEDICAL CONDITIONS extends reduces the trip, or compels a change in the trip arrangements after departure (“Force Majeure”). 22. If You have a medical condition or disability which may affect your trip, we ask that You inform us in writing at the time of booking the trip of any special CONTRAVENTION OF LAW arrangements required by You so that we are able to advise as to the suitability We will not be responsible forreasonably any loss or feel damage sustained bysatisfactorily You as a result of those arrangements. If we we are unable to of a contravention any law or regulation of anythe of the countries visited while or accommodate yourofparticular needs, we reserve right to decline the booking on askthe fortrip. You to be accompanied by a person who is able to provide full assistance to You throughout your trip. HEALTH AND MEDICAL CONDITIONS YOUR LIABILITY TO US condition or disability which may affect your trip, we 22. If You have a medical ask Younot inform us in writing at the time of booking any special 23. that You will be permitted to embark or continue on the the trip trip of if your mental or arrangements required so that we are able to advise as to the suitability physical condition is, in by theYou reasonable opinion of any representative of Topdeck, of those arrangements. If we reasonably are unable to satisfactorily such as to render You incapable of caringfeel for we yourself, or whereby You become accommodate your particular needs, reserve thea right to decline the or booking objectionable to other passengers, orwe You become hazard to yourself other or ask for You toWe bewill accompanied by a person who is able to provide fullbeing assistance passengers. not be responsible for expenses resulting in You to You throughout your trip.the trip for any reason, nor will we refund You any part precluded from completing of your trip cost. In all cases we will notify You of the reasons why we have taken YOUR LIABILITY TOhave US no obligation to arrange for your return to the point of this action. We will 23. not be permitted embark or continueitself on the tripthe if your mental or theYou trip will departure where yourtocondition manifests after trip departure. physical in the travel reasonable of any of refuse Topdeck, Further, condition if the trip is, involves by air,opinion the captain of representative your aircraft can such as to render incapable for yourself, whereby You become to allow You to flyYou on the aircraftof if caring he believes that Youorcould be dangerous or objectionable to other passengers, or You become a hazard to yourself or other disruptive to other passengers on the flight. passengers. We will not be responsible for expenses resulting in You being TRAVEL DOCUMENTS precluded from completing the trip for any reason, nor will we refund You any part of tripensure cost. InYou all cases we will of the reasons we have taken 24.your Please carefully readnotify your You invoice, tickets and why all other documents this action. have no obligation arrange your return to the pointor ofus we send to We Youwill as soon as You receivetothem, andfor contact your travel agent, the trip departure your condition manifests itself We afterwill thenot trip departure. immediately if anywhere information appears to be incorrect. accept any Further, if the trip involves travel by air, the captain of your aircraft can refuse liability if You fail to notify us of any inaccuracy in any document within 14 days to You tothem fly ontothe aircraft if he believes could dangerous of allow us sending You or your agent. Whilethat we You will do ourbe best to rectifyor any disruptive to other passengers onitthe flight. changes made outside this time, is your responsibility to meet any additional costs which may be involved, except in the case of an error made by Topdeck TRAVEL DOCUMENTS and where there is reasonable justification for You not contacting us within the 24. Pleasetime. ensure You readfor your invoice,that tickets and all other documents specified You arecarefully responsible ensuring all necessary travel documents we send tobut Younot as limited soon asto, You receive them, yourcertificates travel agent, including, passports, visas and contact vaccination areorvalid us immediately any information appears to be We will not accept and subsisting. if We strongly recommend that Youincorrect. verify current documentation any liability if You notify us of any inaccuracy in any document withinwith your requirements andfail all to other relevant protocols and procedures associated 14 us sending themortous. You or your agent. While we will do our tripdays withofyour travel agent Please note requirements change andbest youto must rectify any changes made outside time, it is your responsibility to meet any check with your Consulate for the this most up to date information, including but not additional costsrequirements which may befor involved, exceptvisited in the on case of an error made by limited to Visa the countries your Trip. Passports must Topdeck and where is reasonable justification for You of not contacting us have an expiry date there of at least six months after completion the trip. within the specified time. You are responsible for ensuring that all necessary INSURANCE travel documents including, but not limited to, passports, visas and vaccination certificates aretake valid and subsisting. Wetravel strongly recommend verify 25. You must out comprehensive insurance beforethat YouYou travel on your current documentation requirements and all cover other for relevant protocols and and trip. 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You hereby indemnify us against all third-party actions taken against us for in addition to, or in substitution for, your claim against us (if any). We agree to loss or damage caused by You or arising from your participation on the trip. indemnify You in respect of reasonable expenses incurred in successfully pursuing 27. In athe event You making athat claim Topdeck arising out of theshall trip, not You such claim andofacknowledge anyagainst settlement made by the insurer hereby assign us, any rightsus. to take action against any third party supplier or prejudice yourtorights against any other person or party that Topdeck reasonably considers to be a party to the 29. In the event of You not making a claim before 5 working days of the maximum action and to co-operate fully with Topdeck should Topdeck or its insurers wish to length of time permitted by your policy, You must assign, by letter sent by courier enforce those rights which have been assigned to Topdeck. delivery to Topdeck not less than 5 working days prior to the said specified time, 28. the event that You and make a claim againstnotice us which is covered by your to your theIn benefit of the policy give immediate of such an assignment insurance insurer. policy, You agree to pursue the claim through your insurer either in addition to, or in substitution for, your claim against us (if any). We agree to indemnify You in respect of reasonable expenses incurred in successfully pursuing COMPLAINTS such claim andof acknowledge that any settlement made by theor insurer shallservice not 30. 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GET AROUND. In the Middle East, we use mini-coaches, felucca sailing boats, five-star Nile cruise ships, Turkish motor-cruising gulets and 4WD vehicles. Small and medium groups and local guides also mean exclusive access and a more personalised travel experience.

FOOD. Indulge in the finest local ingredients and unforgettable feasts, tasty enough to write home about. Think: fried falafel, mezze, Bedouin barbecues and tantalising tagine. Drool.

NO TIPPING. We do what we do because we're passionate about showing young people the world. This means all TLC is included in your trip price and not charged on your last day. We're awesome like that.

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