Travel With Faith AU 2018 by Trafalgar

TRAVEL WITH FAITH 2018 RELIGIOUS TRIPS PILGRIMAGE EXPERIENCES ONCE A DECADE OBERAMMERGAU 2020 EFFORTLESS TRAVELS WITH OUR UNRIVALLED EXPERTISE

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Enlightening Travel WITH PEOPLE WHO SHARE YOUR BELIEFS 

RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE & IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES

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DEDICATED TRAVEL DIRECTORS

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EVERY DETAIL THOUGHT OF & TAKEN CARE OF

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SPECIAL RELIGIOUS EVENTS

TRAVEL WITH FAITH

SACRED BELIEFS

Reaffirm your faith through travel as we guide you on

The dedicated Travel Directors who lead our Travel with Faith

significant journeys to spiritual locations that will leave you

itineraries are carefully selected for their deep understanding

with a deeper understanding of faith. We have created

and great respect for Christianity. Their mindfulness and

religious trips that have been specifically designed to bring a

extensive knowledge of the religious sites that we visit gives

greater meaning to the places that you visit and the people

you an in-depth understanding of each of the places we go to

that you meet, while defining the depth of religion. Follow in

along your journey travelling with like-minded people.

the footsteps of those that shaped religion, building a sense of community and belonging visiting sacred places across the world.

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OBERAMMERGAU 2020 EXPERIENCE A ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY In the town of Oberammergau, an historical event takes place only once a decade; an enlightening and dramatic production of the Passion Play. This incredible experience displays a profound representation of faith and dedication to share the life of Christ through art. Performed just once every ten years, the community comes together in recognition of their deliverance from the Great Plague of 1634. Trafalgar guests have been part of this spectacular event since 1970 and we invite you to enjoy this momentous experience with us in 2020. You will not only see the Passion Play but also meet the people from the town, learn about their local culture and discover this picturesque region. See pages 16 to 33.

SPIRITUAL SIGHTS

OVER 70 YEARS OF EXPERTISE

Whether you’re travelling to see the parish of Fátima, visiting

Founded in 1947, Trafalgar has been leading the way in

the pilgrimage route at Santiago de Compostela or joining

guided trips across the world. Our passion for travel translates

the Torchlight Marian Procession in Lourdes; our knowledge

into the itineraries we create, which showcase the essence

and local experts, as well as extensive research has curated

of every destination that we visit. Along your journey, you’ll

religious trips that create the perfect balance between seeing

not only see iconic sites but also experience deeper, richer

iconic sights and experiencing thought-provoking moments.

journeys that take you behind the scenes and reveal the

We make it tangible for you, so that you enjoy travelling,

authenticity of every location.

learning and discovering without a worry in the world.

St. Peter’s Basilica, The Vatican 3

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PILGRIMAGE TO POLAND

TRAVEL STYLE

8 days - 1 country Code: CF0017GL

A$2050

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The resilience of Poland is revealed on this exploration of a land marred by a tragic war, but restored with enviable verve. Homeland of St. John Paul II, your pilgrimage will take you to Niepokalonow, Czestochowa and Wadowice. Explore the rebuilt centre of Warsaw, the medieval Old Town of Kraków, and Auschwitz.

YOUR INSIDER EXPERIENCES BE MY GUEST Enjoy delicious Polish cuisine with a local family in Kraków

CULTURAL INSIGHT Attend mass at Jasna Gora Monastery

LOCAL SPECIALIST For included sightseeing in Warsaw, Wadowice and Kraków

HIDDEN TREASURE Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure

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YOUR INCLUDED SIGHTS City tour in Warsaw ▶ Wadowice ▶ Kraków Visit Źytnia Street Church in Warsaw ▶ the Franciscan Monastery in Niepokalanow ▶ the Parish Church of St. Casimir in Swinice Warckoe ▶ Jasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa ▶ the Basilica Minor in Wadowice ▶ the Mariacki Church and the Shrine of the Divine Mercy in Krakow ▶ Auschwitz Concentration Camp ▶ Jaszczurowka Chapel in Zakopane See the tomb of St. Faustina in Kraków ▶ Maximilian Kolbe’s cell in Auschwitz 2 WARSAW

Niepokalanow

Swinice Warckie

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POLAND CZESTOCHOWA 1

Auschwitz Excursion 4 KRAKÓW

Wadowice Zakopane

Kraków, Poland

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ITINERARY 1 Arrive Warsaw (2 Nights) Welcome to Warsaw, where you begin your pilgrimage through Poland’s deep history and religious wonders. Join your Travel Director and companions to attend Mass locally, followed by a Welcome Reception. (WR) Hotel: Leonardo Royal

famous wooden altarpiece designed by Wit Stwosz. See Wawel Castle, enjoy panoramic views of the city from Wawel Hill and visit Wawel Cathedral and have time to pray at the tomb of St. Stanislaus, Patron Saint of Poland. Relax this afternoon or explore the Market Square and city on your own. Later, perhaps enjoy an evening learning about the region’s fascinating folklore. (BB)

6 Kraków ▶ Auschwitz Excursion 2 Warsaw Sightseeing e d We embark on a poignant journey to Auschwitz. Admire Warsaw’s historic centre including the On our sombre visit to the former concentration Old Town, with its beautiful cobbled streets, and camp we learn firsthand about the terrors and picturesque architecture during your sightseeing resilience of human spirit within those walls. tour with a Local Specialist. See the Market Return to Kraków to visit the Shrine of the Square and the Barbican. Visit the site of the Divine Mercy, which houses the Saint’s convent Warsaw Ghetto, shockingly evoked in Polanski’s chapel and tomb, and have some time for award‑winning film ‘The Pianist’, see St. James personal reflection. (BB) Church where Helena Kowalska prayed when 7 Kraków ▶ Zakopane ▶ Kraków d she arrived in Warsaw, and the church in Źytnia Travel to one of Poland’s most popular resorts, Street, the Shrine of the Divine Mercy. Explore Zakopane, a place of prayer for priests and the city on your own this afternoon. Consider a bishops, and beloved retreat of Pope John visit to the Wilanow Palace, a priceless testimony Paul II. You will visit the Jaszczurowka Chapel, to the splendour of Poland’s past or perhaps a great example of the wooden architecture in attend a Chopin Recital? (BB) Zakopane, and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of 3 Warsaw ▶ Niepokalanow ▶ Swinice Fatima in Krzeptowki, which was built by the Warckie ▶ Czestochowa d people of Zakopane in thanks for the life of the This morning we leave for Niepolalanow and Pope after an attempt on his life in 1981. Admire visit one of the largest Franciscan Monasteries the breathtaking views of the Tatras from the top founded by St Maximilian Kolbe, the martyr who of Gubalowka Mountain and shop for arts and was arrested by the Nazis and volunteered to die in crafts made by the Highlanders (Gorale) before place of a stranger at Auschwitz during WWII. Our returning to Kraków. Tonight we join our fellow pilgrimage continues to Swinice Warckie where travel companions for a Be My Guest Farewell we visit the Paris Church of Casimir. It was here Dinner. (BB, BG) that St. Faustina was baptised, and received her 8 Depart Kraków first confession and her First Holy Communion. Say goodbye to your companions after a Our day concludes in Czestochowa, the spiritual memorable pilgrimage. Airport transfers are capital of Poland and home of the Black Madonna. available. Conditions apply. (BB) Tradition tells us that this icon was painted by Luke the Evangelist, and discovered by St. Helen and later enshrined. We arrive in time for a Cultural Insight, attending Mass at Jasna Gora Monastery with time for personal reflection. This evening we dine at our hotel. (BB, D) Hotel: Mercure Czestochowa Centrum

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End Kraków

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2050

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f MORE ABOUT YOUR TRIP * All prices are per person, twin share. Airport transfers: On arrival at Warsaw Airport transfers will operate at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Kraków Airport at 7.30am and 10.30am. Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up‑to-date itineraries. ^Saving based on booking now and paying in full by 14 December 2017. For full savings conditions please visit www.trafalgar.com/offers

4 Czestochowa ▶ Wadowice ▶ Kraków (4 nights) e d We travel to Wadowice this morning. The history of the city dates back to the 13th century but is renowned as birthplace of Karol Wojtyla who later became Pope John Paul II. With our Local Specialist, we discover more of this beautiful city and also about the early life of Pope John Paul II. We visit the Basilica Minor where he was baptised and attended mass as a child and which he awarded the title of Basilica Minor in 1982. We will also visit his family home which is now a museum and see some of the family’s possessions. Enjoy some free time before continuing to Kraków for our four-night stay. Try a “kremowka” which was the Pope’s favourite cake. (BB, D) Hotel: Qubus/Golden Tulip 5 Kraków Sightseeing e d This morning, consider joining an Optional Experience to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site preserving an entire chapel and dozens of sculptures carved from rock salt. Enjoy a walking tour of the medieval Old Town with a Local Specialist and visit the Market Square with its Cloth Hall, Town Hall Tower and Burgher’s Houses. Visit the Mariacki Church with its

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LAND OF THE GODS

TRAVEL STYLE

12 days - 2 countries

A$4375

FROM PP*

Code: CF0047GL

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Take a pilgrimage to the land where it all began, walk where Jesus walked, take a cruise on the Sea of Galilee. Visit the Old City of Jerusalem and enjoy sweeping views from the Mount of Olives, visit the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Visit the ancient “Rose Red” city of Petra, carved from multi-hued rocks and admire fortresses from the Crusade period.

YOUR INSIDER EXPERIENCES LOCAL SPECIALIST For included sightseeing in Amman

HIDDEN TREASURE Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure

For more Insider Experiences, look for this symbol

YOUR INCLUDED SIGHTS City tour in Amman Orientation in Roman city of Bet She’an ▶ Jerusalem Visit the old port of Jaffa ▶ the archaeological zone of Caesarea ▶ the monastery Muhraqa in Mount Carmel ▶ the Church of the Multiplication in Tabgha ▶ the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem ▶ the Church of the Visitation and the Israel Museum in Ein Karem ▶ the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem ▶ take a cable car to the Fortress of Masada ▶ discover the 3rd century ruins of Jerash ▶ Roman amphitheatre in Amman ▶ Petra ▶ Crusader Fortress of Kerak ▶ St. George’s Church in Madaba

Mount of Beatitudes Capernaum Tabgha Cana 2 SEA OF GALILEE

Murhraqa

Nazareth Megiddo

Cruise the Sea of Galilee before admiring the Jesus Boat

Beith Shean

Caesarea

Jerash

River Jordan

WEST BANK

Allenby Bridge

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Jaﬀa

JERUSALEM Ein Karem

Masada

GAZA

See the remains of the Synagogue in Capernaum ▶ Mount of Beatitudes ▶ the Baptismal site in Yardenti ▶ the oldest city in the world Jericho ▶ the Dead Sea

Jericho Mt. Nebo Madaba

Bethlehem

1 AMMAN

View the Promised Land in Mount Nebo

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Dead Sea

Kerak

ISRAEL

JORDAN 2

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Old city of Jerusalem

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ITINERARY 1 Arrive Tel Aviv Welcome to Israel. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. This evening, meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers at a Welcome Reception. (WR) Hotel: Dan Panorama

army caused the city fortifications to crumble. Pass the Qumran Caves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered; drive to the striking cliff top fortress of Masada. Ride by cable car to the ancient fortress where the Zealots made their last stand against the Romans. Explore the excavations of Herod’s Palace before floating in the Dead Sea. Later, enjoy an evening meal at your hotel. (BB, D)

2 Tel Aviv ▶ Jaffa ▶ Caesarea ▶ Megiddo ▶ Murhraqa ▶ Sea of Galilee (2 nights) We begin at the old port of Jaffa, an atmospheric 8 Jerusalem ▶ Allenby Bridge ▶ Amman town where Jonah set sail before he was After breakfast, transfer to Allenby Bridge for swallowed by the whale. Continue to Caesarea, a border crossing to Jordan. We journey to the an ancient port turned incredible archeological white stone city of Amman, the capital of Jordan site. Built by Herod the Great in the 1 st century and an ideal base from which to explore the BC, it was once the capital of Judaea. Admire destination’s extraordinary heritage. (BB, D) what remains of Herod’s grandiose building Hotel: The Boulevard Arjaan by Rotana works, including the restored 3,500-seat Roman 9 Amman ▶ Jerash ▶ Petra (2 nights) d theatre, aqueduct, harbour and the Crusader Visit the 3rd century ruins at Jerash, a beautifully Fortress. Travel to Meggido, an age-old fortified preserved and once prosperous Greco-Roman town and one of the world’s most important city north of Amman. The ruins spanning several biblical sites. According to the New Testament, centuries have been carefully preserved and this is where the Battle of Armageddon will take tell the tale of its zenith and fall during the 12th place. Finally visit Murhraqa on Mount Carmel century Crusades. Return to the seven hills of where a 17th century monastery marks where Amman for a sightseeing tour with your Local the prophet Elijah confronted the prophets Specialist of the impressive 6,000-seater Roman of Baal. (BB, D) Hotel: Nof Ginossar amphitheatre built between 128 and 161 CE into 3 Sea of Galilee ▶ Capernaum ▶ Tabgha the northern side of a hill that once served as a ▶ Mount of Beatitudes graveyard, and Citadel Hill which towers over Enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee and the city from atop Jabal al-Qala. Arrive later in visit the Jesus Boat, an ancient fishing boat. Petra, and dine tonight at your hotel. (BB, D) Continue to Capernaum, to visit the remains of Hotel: Petra Guest House nd the 2 century synagogue. Stop at Tabgha to see 10 Petra Sightseeing the site of the miracle of the Fish and Loaves, Spend the day in the rose-red city of Petra, one visit the Church of Multiplication with its 4th of the Seven Wonders of the World and certainly century mosaic floor. Proceed to the Mount of one of the world’s most famous archaeological Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered his Sermon sites. Carved into the sheer rock face over on the Mount. Visit Yardenti the Baptismal site 2,000 years ago by Nabataeans, Petra was an before returning to your hotel. (BB, D) important link in the Silk Road trade route. 4 Nazareth ▶ Cana ▶ Beit Shean Enter the city through the Siq, a narrow gorge ▶ Jerusalem (4 nights) flanked on either side for over 1,200 metres Visit the Church of the Annunciation, where the by cliffs soaring 80 metres high; Nabatean Archangel Gabriel told Mary she would conceive sculpture representing gods feature prominently. and give birth to Jesus, the Son of God. Head for Emerge from the path and see the magnificent Cana, where Jesus turned water into wine at a 40-metre façade of the Treasury, with its ornate wedding feast. Stop at Gideon’s Spring, where decorations, the first of many wonders to Gideon tested his army so he could decide who be explored. (BB, D) would join him in battle against the Midianites. 11 Petra ▶ Kerak ▶ Madaba ▶ Mt. Nebo Then visit Beit She’an, one of the world’s best▶ Amman preserved Roman cities. Via the Jordan Valley, drive Follow the King’s Highway north, and visit the to Jerusalem for dinner and overnight. (BB, D) 12th century Crusader fortress, Kerak, which was Hotel: Dan Panorama used as a base to control Bedouin herders and 5 Old City of Jerusalem trade routes. At Madaba’s St. George’s Church, A walking tour of Jerusalem’s Old Town, shows view The Kings Way mosaic portrait of the Holy us the Mount of Olives, providing memorable Land, the largest mosaic portrait in the world, views over the city. We stroll through the Garden dating from the 6th century. View the Promised of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed on the night Land from Mount Nebo. Continue to Amman and before his arrest. Our guide leads us into the enjoy a Farewell Dinner at your hotel with your Jewish Quarter, where we view the Western Wall fellow pilgrims. (BB, FD) Hotel: The Boulevard with its prayer notes and the Dome of the Rock Arjaan by Rotana located on Temple Mount. Walk the Station of 12 Depart Amman the Cross to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, This morning bid farewell to this extraordinary the traditional site of the Resurrection of Christ. land. Transfers to Amman airport are available, (BB, D) conditions apply. (BB) 6 Ein Karem ▶ Israel Museum ▶ Bethlehem Drive to Ein Karem to visit the Church of the Visitation. Proceed to the Israel Museum to see the Dead Sea Scrolls and the miniature model of Jerusalem as it was during the second Temple period. Onto Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus and King David. Visit the Church of the Nativity, built over the cave thought to be the spot where Jesus was born. (BB, D)

TRIP PLANNER 2018 DEPARTURES PRICE PP Start Tel Aviv

End Amman

PRICE PP End Amman

Twin Share

Start Tel Aviv

SU 06 MAY TH 17 MAY

4695

SU 02 SEP TH 13 SEP

4725

SU 10 JUN TH 21 JUN

4695

SU 21 OCT TH 01 NOV SU 28 OCT TH 08 NOV

4375 4375

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Single Supplement (add to price above): A$1900 p.p.

; SAVE up to A$236 r Past guest discount:

Multiple trip discount:

SAVE up to A$118

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Young traveller discount:

f MORE ABOUT YOUR TRIP * All prices are per person, twin share. Airport transfers: Complimentary transfers will be available for guests who have provided Trafalgar with their flight details and are staying at a hotel booked by Trafalgar. Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up‑to‑date itineraries. For full savings conditions please visit www.trafalgar.com/offers

7 Jericho ▶ Masada ▶ The Dead Sea Via the Judean desert, drive to Jericho where the shouts and trumpet blasts of Joshua and his d Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception e Free time

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TRAVEL STYLE

ENGLISH AND IRISH FAITH

11 days - 2 countries

A$3825

FROM PP*

Code: CF0018GL

YOUR TRIP AT A GLANCE

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Delve into tales of tradition, ancient folklore and miracles, from the halls of Westminster to the haunts of St. Patrick. See the Mother Seats of the Catholic and Anglican faiths in England, celebrate Celtic heritage and roam the windswept landscapes that pilgrims have traversed for centuries.

10 nights Hotel accommodation 14 meals 10 buffet breakfasts 4 dinners (including Be My Guest) On-trip transport All transport shown (including internal flight) All transfers shown

YOUR INSIDER EXPERIENCES BE MY GUEST Traditional Irish fare with an Italian twist is served up at Glenaely Farmhouse near Dublin with the charming Fulvio family on hand to share their story

CULTURAL INSIGHT Visit a Connemara Marble factory to see how this vivid green-coloured stone has been crafted into jewellery and figurines for generations

LOCAL SPECIALIST For included sightseeing in London and Dublin

HIDDEN TREASURE Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure

For more Insider Experiences, look for this symbol

YOUR INCLUDED SIGHTS City tour in London ▶ Dublin Visit Westminster Abbey and Westminster Cathedral in London ▶ St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin ▶ the monastic settlement in Clonmacnoise ▶ the Basilica and Folk Museum in Knock ▶ the Croagh Patrick Visitors Centre in Murrisk ▶ the Abbey home to the Benedictine nuns in Kylemore ▶ a marble factory in Connemara ▶ the medieval settlement of Cashel

Croagh Patrick Kylemore Abbey Connemara

Scenic drive to admire the Atlantic ocean along the Cliffs of Moher ▶ the inspiring landscape of the Ring of Kerry

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND Knock

Clonmacnoise

GALWAY

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TRALEE

Ring of Kerry

LONDON 3 Canterbury

Clonmacnoise, Ireland

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ITINERARY 1 Arrive London (3 Nights) Welcome to London. Check-in this afternoon and enjoy an orientation drive through this fascinating city. Meet your Travel Director and companions later for a Welcome Reception (WR) Hotel: Copthorne Chelsea

6 Galway ▶ Excursion to Knock Knock, visited each year by more than 1.5 million pilgrims, has been a major pilgrimage site since 1879. On the evening of 21st August 1879, fifteen townsfolk witnessed apparitions that included Our Lady, St. Joseph and St. John the Evangelist, at the gable wall of the Parish Church. Visit the Shrine at Knock, the Basilica, the Apparition Chapel, the Parish Church and the Folk Museum. We also attend Mass during our visit, with time for quiet reflection before returning to Galway. (BB)

2 London Sightseeing and Free Time e d This morning after a leisurely start, your Local Specialist takes you on an included morning sightseeing tour featuring Buckingham Palace, 7 Galway ▶ Excursion to Kylemore Piccadilly Circus, Whitehall, Big Ben and the Abbey and Connemara d Houses of Parliament. Visit Westminster Abbey, This morning, we visit Croagh Patrick Visitor originally built by Edward the Confessor in 1050, Centre at the foot of the holiest mountain in where the monarchs of England have been Ireland. It was in 441AD on the summit that coronated since 1066 and 17 monarchs have St. Patrick fasted for 40 days. A scenic drive been laid to rest. The Abbey is steeped in more takes us to Kylemore Abbey, a magnificent than a thousand years of history. Benedictine castle structure built as a family home and now monks first came to the site in the middle of the inhabited by a group of Benedictine nuns. The tenth century and established a daily worship extensive walled Victoria garden is a delight to tradition which continues to this day. Finally the senses. On our return to Galway, we visit we visit Westminster Cathedral, the Mother Connemara Marble Factory, where you will enjoy Church for Roman Catholics in England which is a Cultural Insight into how the vivid greenmodelled on a Byzantine basilica. This afternoon coloured stone has been crafted into jewellery we visit the Tower of London where the Crown and figurines for generations. (BB) Jewels are kept and home to Sir Thomas Moore’s 8 Galway ▶ Cliffs of Moher ▶ Tralee room where he was confined for refusing to (2 Nights) accept the king as the Head of the Church. We’ll A scenic drive takes us across The Burren where also see Tower Hill where he was beheaded. (BB) we stop at Poulnabrone Dolmen, a portal tomb 3 London ▶ Excursion to Canterbury e which dates back to the Neolothic Period. Gaze We journey into the Garden of Kent to visit over the Atlantic Ocean during your visit to the Canterbury. Canterbury Cathedral is the Mother breathtaking Cliffs of Moher. This evening, we Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion stay in Tralee for two nights. (BB) Hotel: Manor and seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury. West/The Rose The Cathedral was first founded in 597AD 9 Tralee ▶ Ring of Kerry Excursion by St. Augustine. The Archbishop Thomas Today we experience Ireland’s most scenic coastal Becket was murdered here in 1170. After his drive around the Iveragh Peninsula, better known murder, several miracles occurred and he was as the Ring of Kerry. It is undoubtedly one of the proclaimed a saint in 1173. After your visit we most magical and varied places in the whole of have some time in Canterbury, to perhaps attend Ireland and is truly a photographer’s delight. We evensong before returning to London. (BB) will also see Daniel O’Connell’s Cahersiveen, the 4 London ▶ Dublin d fishing village of Waterville, the Black Valley and We transfer to the airport for our flight to Dublin. Moll’s Gap. Here mountains, valleys, lakes and On arrival in Dublin meet your Local Specialist sea blend into a landscape that is breathtaking for a sightseeing tour of the “Fair City”. See beyond words. (BB) Georgian Squares and Trinity College - home of 10 Tralee ▶ Cashel ▶ Dublin d the Book of Kells. Visit St Patrick’s Cathedral On our way back to Dublin, we stop to visit the built in honour of Ireland’s patron saint. Founded spectacular Rock of Cashel, dominating the flat in 1191, it has been the country’s national countryside for miles. Join your companions and cathedral since 1870. During our visit, we will Travel Director this evening for a Be My Guest have an opportunity to attend an evensong. Farewell Dinner, before continuing to your Dublin (BB, D) Hotel: Ballsbridge/Maldron Kevin hotel. (BB, BG) Hotel: Clayton Leopardstown Street 5 Dublin ▶ Clonmacnoise ▶ Galway (3 Nights) Leave Dublin and journey across the rolling pastures of Ireland’s heartland to visit Clonmacnoise. This monastic settlement was founded in 545 AD by St. Ciaran and is set on the banks of the mighty River Shannon. See elaborate high Celtic crosses decorated with biblical scenes. Walk around the many church ruins and two round towers. Drive to Galway and join your Travel Director on a gentle walk through the city centre before checking into your hotel. Enjoy free time to browse around on your own before dining in your hotel. (BB, D) Hotel: Maldron Oranmore

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3825

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3825

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3825

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f MORE ABOUT YOUR TRIP * All prices are per person, twin share. London Airport Transfers: Transfers available to purchase. Conditions apply. See our website for details. Airport transfers: Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Dublin Airport at 7am, 9am and 11am. Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itineraries. ^Saving based on booking now and paying in full by 14 December 2017. For full savings conditions please visit www.trafalgar.com/offers

11 Depart Dublin Say goodbye to your companions after a memorable pilgrimage. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply. (BB)

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Memorable Highlights •Barcelona Sightseeing with your Local Specialist includes the Ramblas and views from Montjuïc. Visit inside Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia • Carcassonne Orientation of this UNESCO World Heritage city

FRANCE

• Lourdes Join the nightly Rosary and candlelight procession in this pilgrimage site • Burgos Visit the magnificent French Gothic Cathedral of St. Mary • Santiago de Compostela Sightseeing with your Local Specialist to the main sites including the Cathedral • Fátima Visit the celebrated Shrine and experience Mass there • Lisbon View Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries on your sightseeing tour with your Local Specialist

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SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

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PORTUGAL

BARCELONA

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A$1995

(per person twin share)

Day 1 | Arrive Barcelona (2 Nights) Welcome to Barcelona. After meeting with your Travel Director, you might like to explore Spain’s most cosmopolitan city. Tonight, join your fellow travellers for an included dinner at the hotel. (D) Hotel: FontAir Congress Day 2 | Barcelona Sightseeing and Free Time Your Local Specialist shows you the sights including the Ramblas, Plaza Catalunya and spectacular views of the city from Montjuïc. Visit inside Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia. Enjoy free time to explore the city or join an Optional Experience to Montserrat. (BB) Day 3 | Barcelona – Carcassonne This morning leave the bustling city of Barcelona and travel to the border with France. In the walled city of Carcassonne, our orientation will highlight the main attractions. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the finest medieval and preserved cities in France. See the well-preserved ramparts, castle walls, and drawbridges dating from the Middle Ages. Relax at your hotel this evening. (BB) Hotel: Kyriad Carcassonne Ouest - La Cite Day 4 | Carcassonne – Lourdes (2 nights) Travel today to one of the world’s most famous places of pilgrimage - Lourdes. Every year, millions visit the Grotto of Massabielle where, in 1858, the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to a local woman. Pilgrims can drink the water flowing from a spring in the grotto. Join the nightly Rosary and candlelight procession for a memorable experience. (BB, D) Hotel: Quality Christina Day 5 | Lourdes Sightseeing and Free Time Today’s guided walking tour with a Local Specialist includes a visit to the grotto where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette in 1858, the shrine to Our Lady of Lourdes, the birthplace of Bernadette and her home. The afternoon is free to explore this little market town that became a world-renowned pilgrimage site during the 19th century. (BB) Day 6 | Lourdes – Burgos Cross into Spain this morning and travel through the Basque region to Burgos. Visit this impressive city and its magnificent French Gothic Cathedral of St. Mary, where you will find the tomb of El Cid (Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar), the 11th century military commander. Tonight enjoy dinner at your hotel. (BB, D) Hotel: Silken Gran Teatro Day 7 | Burgos – Santiago de Compostela (2 Nights) Your journey today will follow part of the route taken by pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago, also known by the English name the ‘Way of St. James’. The aim of pilgrims

is to walk to the shrine of the apostle St. James the Great, in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, northwestern part of Spain. Many embark on this route as a spiritual journey. The walk between these two points normally takes pilgrims between two to three weeks to walk. On arrival in the city, a short orientation will show you the main sights before you check into your hotel. (BB) Hotel: Eurostar San Lazaro Day 8 | Santiago de Compostela Sightseeing and Free Time After a relaxed start, we explore the city with a Local Specialist. Visit St. James’ Cathedral which is said to house the Apostle James’ remains beneath the high altar. We then attend the Pilgrims’ Mass before you have free time or an opportunity to join an Optional Experience to Cabo Finisterre, where religious pilgrims complete their walk and burn their robes. (BB) Day 9 | Santiago de Compostela – Fátima (2 nights) Leave Spain this morning and travel into Portugal. A scenic drive through the magnificent Serra d’Aire Mountains brings you to the Shrine at Fátima, site of celebrated religious miracles made famous by the Virgin Mary’s appearance to three shepherd children - Francisco, Jacinta, and Lucia - on 13th May 1917. After a brief orientation, check into your hotel. (BB, D) Hotel: Fatima Day 10 | Fátima Free Time This morning, experience Mass at the Shrine of Fátima. You will see the tombs of the visionaries, and the Chapel of the Apparitions. This afternoon there is time to explore on your own. (BB)

TRIP CODE:

CB0030GL

6 Unbeatable Features* 11 Buffet breakfasts 5 Three-course dinners SAVINGS Past guest discount

Multiple trip discount

Young traveller discount

Triple room discount

SAVE up to A$118 p.p.

SAVE up to A$59 p.p.

A$220

A$20 p.p.

TRIP PLANNER 2018 DEPARTURES Price per Person Twin Single Share Supp.

Starts Barcelona

06 May Sun 17 May Thu

2325 490

02 Sep Sun 13 Sep Thu

2350 490

27 May Sun 07 Jun Thu

2325 490

23 Sep Sun 04 Oct Thu

2350 490

03 Jun Sun 14 Jun Thu

2325 490

14 Oct Sun 25 Oct Thu

1995 490

24 Jun Sun 05 Jul Thu

2325 490

28 Oct Sun 08 Nov Thu

1995 490

Starts Barcelona

Ends Lisbon

Twin Single Share Supp.

TRIP NOTES All prices are per person, twin share. Airport transfers: Transfers on arrival to Barcelona Airport will operate at 9.30am, 12noon and 2.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Lisbon Airport at 7am and 9.30am. For full savings conditions please visit www.costsaver.trafalgar.com/deals

Day 11 | Fátima – Lisbon Sightseeing and Free Time Today travel to Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal. This great seafaring city is situated near where the Tagus River flows into the Atlantic Ocean. See the Hieronymite Monastery and the medieval quarter of the city before taking in views of the Belém Tower on an included sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. Enjoy time at leisure or perhaps join an Optional Experience to Sintra and the coastal town of Cascais. Tonight, enjoy a final dinner with your travel companions at your hotel. (BB, D) Hotel: Olaias Park Day 12 | Depart Lisbon Say goodbye to your companions after a memorable pilgrimage. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply. (BB) * Visit www.costsaver.trafalgar.com for all Unbeatable Features, guest reviews, definite departures and up-to-date information on itineraries. KEY: FB Full Breakfast BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner

Image: Sagrada Familia interior, Barcelona

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Italy’s Pilgrim Trail

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Memorable Highlights • Rome Attend Papal Audience (subject to availability. With your Local Specialist visit St. Paul Outside the Walls, St. John Lateran Basilica, Santa Scala, St. Mary Major Basilica, St. Peter’s Basilica VENICE

• Venice Visit a glassblowing workshop

Padua

• Padua Sightseeing with your Local Specialist includes a visit inside the Basilica of St. Anthony • Florence Sightseeing with your Local Specialist to see the Baptistry and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

2 FLORENCE

• Siena Sightseeing with your Local Specialist includes a visit to the Basilica of St. Dominic

Loreto

Siena

• Assisi Sightseeing with your Local Specialist includes visit to St. Mary of the Angels, Basilicas of St. Francis and St. Clare, Monastery of Damian and Caceri Hermitage

ASSISI

ITALY

Lanciano

3 ROME

• Loreto Visit the Sanctuary and Holy House

SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO

Monte Cassino

• Lanciano Visit the Church of St. Francis • Pietrelcina Visit the town where Padre Pio was born

Mont Sant’ Angelo

Pietrelcina

• Monte Cassino Visit the Abbey, the motherhouse of the Benedictines

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CostSaver Regional

12 days – 2 Countries From:

A$2575

(per person twin share)

Day 1 | Arrive Venice (2 Nights) Welcome to Venice. After meeting with your Travel Director, you may wish to explore the city. (D) Hotel: Best Western Plus Quid

in the world. We continue to Lanciano, home of the Eucharistic Miracle, and visit the Church of St. Francis. Heading to San Giovanni Rotondo, home of St. Pio until his death. (BB, D) Hotel: Vittoria

Day 2 | Venice orientation and Free Time Watch the Venetian craftsmen at work creating local specialities at a glassblowing workshop on Giudecca Island. Then cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square in the heart of Venice. Admire the Bridge of Sighs, the ornate Doge’s Palace and visit the Byzantine Basilica of St. Mark. Spend time afterwards exploring the city or perhaps take a cruise across the lagoon to the island of Burano for a relaxing meal amidst the backdrop of brightly coloured houses. (BB)

Day 8 | San Giovanni Rotondo and Monte Sant’ Angelo After Mass this morning we join our Local Specialist this morning and visit the Santa Maria Della Grazie, the friary of Padre Pio which includes his confessional, cell and tomb. Later drive to see the shrine of Monte Sant’ Angelo, one of the worlds most celebrated shrines and where St. Michael the Archangel appeared in 490, 492 and 1656. (BB)

Day 3 | Venice – Padua – Florence (2 nights) On arrival in Padua, our Local Specialist takes us to the Basilica of St. Anthony and shows us the tomb and relics of the patron saint of Lost and Found. After some free time for prayers, we cross the Apennine Mountains, arriving later in Florence. Relax at your hotel this evening. (BB, D) Hotel: Wall Art Day 4 | Florence Orientation and Free Time There are few cities in the world with an artistic legacy equal to that of Florence. Your Local Specialist shares a superb commentary of the city’s history during your walking tour, which includes views of the Baptistery, visit to the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and the impressive Piazza della Signoria. Experience a demonstration of fine leatherwork with time to explore on your own. Shop for highquality leather and 18-carat gold jewellery for which Florence is renowned and don’t forget to try the gelato. (BB) Day 5 | Florence – Siena – Assisi (2 Nights) Continue south to Siena, where we meet our Local Specialist for a walking tour of the city. Stroll through ancient cobbled streets to Piazza del Campo where the colourful Palio horse race takes place every year. Visit the Basilica of St. Dominic and learn about St. Catherine of Siena. Enjoy some free time before we continue to the mystical town of Assisi, built on the fertile slopes of Mount Subasio in Umbria, home to St. Francis and St. Clare. Relax at your hotel this evening. (BB, D) Hotel: Frate Sole Day 6 | Assisi Sightseeing Your Local Specialist reveals a town that has changed little since the time of St. Francis, who was born here in 1182. We visit the Basilicas of St. Francis, St. Clare and St. Mary of the Angels and the Porziuncola. We then travel to the Carceri Hermitage where St. Francis came to pray and visit the Monastery of St. Damian. Later enjoy some free time in Assisi. (BB) Day 7 | Assisi – Loreto – Lanciano – San Giovanni Rotondo (2 Nights) We visit the Loreto Sanctuary and the Holy House, one of the prominent Marian Shrines

Day 9 | San Giovanni Rotondo – Pietrelcina – Monte Cassino – Rome (3 nights) We stop in Pietrelcina, birthplace of Padre Pio before heading to Monte Cassino. Here we visit the Abbey perched over the valley. The monastery was the motherhouse of the Benedictines, founded in 529 AD and destroyed several times over the centuries, the last time being in 1944 during the Battle of Monte Cassino. Finally we arrive into Rome and enjoy dinner at our hotel. (BB, D) Hotel: Erigife Palace Day 10 | Rome – Papal Audience and Sightseeing This morning attend the Papal Audience (subject to availability) for a chance to see the Pope and receive the Papal Blessing. Later we visit St. Paul Outside the Walls, one of Rome’s four major basilicas and also the burial site of St. Paul the Apostle, Next we visit St. John Lateran Basilica, built by Constantine the Great, and visit the Santa Scala (Holy Stairs) to see the 28 stairs which are traditionally ascended in a kneeling position with a prayer dedicated to Jesus Christ. Finally we visit St. Mary Major Basilica. (BB)

TRIP CODE:

CB0025GL

6 Unbeatable Features* 11 Buffet breakfasts 5 Three course dinners SAVINGS Past guest discount

Multiple trip discount

Young traveller discount

Triple room discount

SAVE up to A$129 p.p.

SAVE up to A$64 p.p.

A$250

A$80 p.p.

TRIP PLANNER 2018 DEPARTURES Price per Person Starts Venice

Ends Rome

14 May Mon 25 May Fri 16 Jul Mon

27 Jul Fri

Twin Single Share Supp.

Starts Venice

Ends Rome

2575 600

03 Sep Mon 14 Sep Fri

2575 600

24 Sep Mon 05 Oct Fri

2575 600

15 Oct Mon 26 Oct Fri

2575 600

Twin Single Share Supp.

2575 600

TRIP NOTES All prices are per person, twin share. Airport transfers: Transfers on arrival to Venice Marco Polo Airport will operate at 9.30am, 12noon and 2.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Rome Fiuminco Airport at 7am and 9.30am. For full savings conditions please visit www.costsaver.trafalgar.com/deals

Day 11 | Rome Sightseeing Don’t miss the opportunity to join an Optional Experience to the famous Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums. Later your Local Specialist takes you on a sightseeing tour starting with a visit to the Vatican City and the awe-inspiring St. Peter’s Basilica to view Michelangelo’s statue, the Pietà. Cross the Tiber to view the mighty Colosseum and see the ancient sites of Rome. This evening in Rome you might like to celebrate the end of your holiday in style. (BB) Day 12 | Depart Rome Say goodbye to your companions after a memorable pilgrimage. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply. (BB) * Visit www.costsaver.trafalgar.com for all Unbeatable Features, guest reviews, definite departures and up-to-date information on itineraries.

KEY: FB Full Breakfast BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner Image Captions: St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City

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Steps of St. Paul

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Memorable Highlights • Kavala Sightseeing with your Local Specialist to visit the archaeological site where St Paul and St Silas were imprisoned • Thessaloniki Sightseeing with your Local Specialist includes a visit to St Demitrius Basilica where St Paul was buried • Meteora Visit two of the incredible monasteries and admire the Byzantine frescoes with your Local Specialist • Delphi Visit Temple of Apollo, the museum and theatre with your Local Specialist • Corinth Visit the market place, Temple of Apollo and the Corinth Museum with your Local Specialist. See the Corinth Canal

Kavala

THESSALONIKI

1 Kalambaka

GREECE Delphi

TURKEY

1 ATHENS

• Athens Sightseeing with your Local Specialist to visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Acropolis and Parthenon. See the Agora, Temple of Zeus and the stadium built for the first modern Olympic Games in 1896

2 Mykonos Patmos

• Mykonos Visit the island with its distinctive whitewashed houses

CRUISE

• Ephesus Sightseeing with your Local Specialist to visit the valley side chapel where it is said the Virgin Mary spent her last days, and visit the excavation site at ancient Ephesus

Santorini

• Patmos Visit Chora Village and Monastery of St. John with your Local Specialist

CRETE

• Santorini Visit the spectacular volcanic island

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CostSaver Regional

12 days – 2 Countries From:

A$3757

(per person twin share)

Day 1 | Arrive Athens Welcome to Athens. After meeting with your Travel Director, you might like to explore the city. Tonight, join your fellow travellers for an included dinner at the hotel. (D) Hotel: Zafolia Day 2 | Athens – Thessaloniki (3 nights) This morning, we set off on our drive to Thessaloniki in northern Greece. Tonight dinner is offerered at the hotel. (BB, D) Hotel: Capsis Day 3 | Thessaloniki – Excursion to Kavala After breakfast, we enjoy a full-day excursion of Kavala, which occupies the ancient site of Philippi and Neapolis, a major archeological site near Krinides, where St. Paul and St. Silas were imprisoned after St. Paul’s first sermon in what we today call Europe. We visit the Theatre, Forum, Acropolis and market square before returning to Thessaloniki. Dinner this evening will be at a local restaurant. (BB, D) Day 4 | Thessaloniki Our sightseeing today takes us to St. George’s Church, the Galerius Church, built to commemorate Galerius’s victory over the Persians. We then visit St. Demitrius Basilica, often referred to as the most beautiful basilica in the city. It was here that the saint was imprisoned, tortured and buried. A visit to the Church of the Holy Apostles is also included. Later we continue to Berea where St. Paul and St. Silas departed after the accusations from the Jewish community. Dinner this evening will be at the hotel. (BB, D) Day 5 | Thessaloniki – Kalambaka An early morning departure today as we drive along the beautiful Greek coastline and through valleys to Kalambaka and Meteora. We visit two of the incredible monasteries at Meteora, perched on giant rocks above the town to admire the beautiful Byzantine frescoes and the views. (BB,D) Hotel: Farnissi Eden Day 6 | Kalambaka – Delphi Our destination today is Delphi – located on the slope of the Holy Mountain of Parnassos, and surrounded by a forest of pine trees. Here lies the shine of the god Apollo. We will visit the Temple of Apollo, the Museum and the Theatre. Tonight we dine at a local restaurant. (BB, D) Hotel: Amalia Delphi/Nafsika Palace Itea Day 7 | Delphi – Athens (2 nights) We begin today with a brief visit to the medieval monastery of Osios Loukas and the Chapel of St. Barbara. Travelling via Corinth, where we visit the market place, the Temple of Apollo and the Corinth Museum. It was in Corinth that the Apostle Paul preached to the Corinthians.

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Crossing the Corinth Canal we continue to Athens. (BB) Hotel: Zafolia Day 8 | Athens Sightseeing and Free Time Today’s morning sightseeing tour takes us to the Acropolis and the Parthenon. We will see the Agora, Acropolis Museum, Royal Palace, the Temple of Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch, and the stadium built for the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 before free time at leisure. (BB) Day 9 | Embark Cruise – Mykonos Transfer to the port and cruise to stunning Mykonos. Spend time discovering this island paradise with its distinctive whitewashed houses and maze of narrow cobbled streets. (BB, L, D) Hotel: Cruise Ship Day 10 | Kusadasi – At Sea – Patmos An early arrival this morning brings us to Kusadasi, Turkey. We take an excursion to Ephesus And The House Of The Virgin Mary. Visit the valley-side chapel said to be where the Virgin Mary spent her last days – officially sanctioned for pilgrimage by the Vatican. After, you’ll see the excavation site of Ancient Ephesus, including where Mark Anthony and Cleopatra once rode. Then enjoy free time in Kusadasi. Continue your cruise to the island of Patmos. Here we visit Chora village and the monastery of St. John, where you’ll view the monks’ dining room and main church. We’ll show you the museum and the Grotto and Monastery of the Apocalypse before driving back to Scala port, where you’ll enjoy free time. (BB, L, D) Day 11 | Heraklion – At Sea – Santorini Wake this morning in Heraklion on the island of Crete. A possible visit to the Mionoan Palace of Knossos. Continue to the spectacular volcanic island of Santorini, explore the town or consider joining an Optional Experience to Oia and Fira. (BB, L, D)

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6 Unbeatable Features* 11 Buffet breakfasts 3 Lunches 9 Three course dinners SAVINGS Past guest discount

Multiple trip discount

Young traveller discount

Triple room discount

SAVE up to A$173 p.p.

SAVE up to A$86 p.p.

A$340

A$180 p.p.

TRIP PLANNER 2018 DEPARTURES Price per Person Starts Athens

Ends Athens

Twin Single Share Supp.

Starts Athens

Ends Athens

Twin Single Share Supp.

03 May Thu 14 May Mon

3757 590

28 Jun Thu 09 Jul Mon

3757 590

07 Jun Thu 18 Jun Mon

3757 590

20 Sep Thu 01 Oct Mon

3757 590

TRIP NOTES All prices are per person, twin share. Airport transfers: Complimentary transfers will be available for guests who have provided Trafalgar with their flight details and are staying in an Athens hotel booked by Trafalgar. For full savings conditions please visit www.costsaver.trafalgar.com/deals

Day 12 | Disembark Cruise – Athens This morning, disembark from your cruise ship before bidding farewell to your companions after a memorable pilgrimage. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply. Please ensure onward flights from Athens airport are scheduled after 11am on day of departure. (BB) * Visit www.costsaver.trafalgar.com for all Unbeatable Features, guest reviews, definite departures and up-to-date information on itineraries.

KEY: FB Full Breakfast BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner Image Captions: Monasteries, Meteora

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TRAVEL STYLE

GREAT ITALIAN CITIES WITH OBERAMMERGAU

13 days - 4 countries

A$5150

FROM PP*

Code: IGICF

YOUR TRIP AT A GLANCE

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12 nights Hotel accommodation 18 meals 12 hot buffet breakfasts 6 dinners (including Be My Guest) On-trip transport All transport shown All transfers shown

PER PERSON TWIN SHARE

Tread up the stone steps of sacred churches and wander down grand boulevards. Explore the centuries of tradition and witness some of the most important Christian sites in the world. Trafalgar has secured premium tickets for you to attend the once-in-a-decade performance of the Passion Play in the picturesque Bavarian town of Oberammergau.

YOUR INSIDER EXPERIENCES BE MY GUEST Eight generations of history with plenty of stories to tell. Enjoy a traditional dinner with the Landi family at their home near Florence, set within a garden of oak trees against the backdrop of Tuscan vineyards and olive groves

CULTURAL INSIGHT Be inspired by the magnificence of Michelangelo and da Vinci at the Vatican Museums and enjoy an exclusive visit up the spiral staircase designed by the famous architect Donato Bramante in a part of the Vatican not open to the public. Witness the exquisite craft of glassblowing on Giudecca Island, a delicate tradition that generations of Venetian craftsmen have perfected over the centuries

SMALL GROUP SIGHTSEEING A guided walking tour of ‘Secret Venice’ to the Rialto food market with a group size of no more than 25 guests

GERMANY

LOCAL SPECIALIST

MUNICH 2 OBERAMMERGAU

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For included sightseeing in Rome, Assisi, Pisa, Florence, Bologna and Venice

d For more Insider Experiences, look for this symbol YOUR INCLUDED SIGHTS

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VENICE 3

3 FLORENCE

Assisi

ROME 3

Orientation of Pisa ▶ Innsbruck Visit St. Peter’s Basilica ▶ the amazing Vatican Museums ▶ the Sistine Chapel ▶ the Colosseum in Rome ▶ St. Francis’ Basilica in Assisi

Bologna

Pisa

City tour in Rome ▶ Assisi ▶ Florence ▶ Bologna ▶ Venice

Cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square in Venice View Santa Croce Basilica and the Duomo in Florence ▶ the Leaning Tower of Pisa ▶ the Byzantine St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice ▶ the Golden Roof and the Wilten Basilica in Innsbruck See the ancient sites of Rome Premium Tickets for the 2020 Passion Play in Oberammergau

St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome

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ITINERARY

Later today you might like to take a gondola ride along enchanting canals - it’s the perfect introduction to this magical city. Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB, DW)

1 Arrive Rome (3 Nights) Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City. Relax after your journey or explore this fascinating city on 8 Venice ▶ Canal Cruise and Orientation your own. Later, meet your companions and d Travel Director for a Welcome Reception. It’s the Savour the unique sights of Venice as you cruise perfect opportunity to get to know everyone. An by private launch to St. Mark’s Square. See the orientation drive will take you to view St. Peter’s Bridge of Sighs, Palladian Churches, Customs Basilica - a great start to your Italian holiday. (WR) House, St. Mark’s Basilica and the ornate Doge’s 2 Rome Sightseeing and At Leisure d Palace. Enjoy a Cultural Insight into the Your included sightseeing tour with a Local Venetian tradition of glass making on Giudecca Specialist begins at the Vatican Museums. Island. This afternoon you have free time to Experience a Cultural Insight in the Vatican visit the Fine Arts Academy, relax at a café on when you ascend the smooth and step-less spiral St. Mark’s Square or consider a boat trip to the staircase designed by famous architect Donato Island of Burano for a delicious meal. (BB) Bramante. Admire Michelangelo’s magnificent 9 Secret Venice Walking Tour and visit to frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel and then the Rialto Food Market d visit St. Peter’s Basilica to see his famous Pietà. Enjoy a leisurely stroll from your hotel along Later visit the impressive Colosseum, the largest the canals to the famous Rialto Bridge on your amphitheatre in the Roman Empire. See the guided Small Group Sightseeing walking Circus Maximus where Ben Hur-style chariot tour, which will reveal a centuries-old food racing took place. Spend free time discovering market and narrow ‘calle’ or streets. Admire the more of the city or relax at a pavement café and beautiful architecture including Marco Polo’s watch the world go by. (BB) house. The rest of the day is free to see the sights 3 Rome At Leisure of your choice. Celebrate your trip with your Spend today as you please. Your Travel Director fellow travellers this evening at a dinner in a will be able to help you get the most from your local restaurant. (BB, RM) day at leisure. Alternatively consider joining an Optional Experience to the renowned excavations 10 Venice ▶ Innsbruck e This morning say ‘arrivederci’ to Italy as you at Pompeii, near the Bay of Naples. (BB) cross the Brenner Pass into Austria. Stop 4 Rome ▶ Assisi ▶ Florence (3 Nights) d in Innsbruck in the Austrian Tirol famous Drive north to the mystical town of Assisi on for its spectacular scenery. See the famous the slopes of Mount Subasio. Visit St. Francis’ Golden Roof and enjoy free time to explore Basilica and see Giotto’s enchanting frescoes, this interesting town before checking in to with your Local Specialist. Arrive later in your hotel. (BB) Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance. (BB) 11 Innsbruck ▶ Oberammergau (2 Nights) 5 Florence Sightseeing and At Leisure d After a leisurely start, enjoy free time in Learn about Florence’s rich cultural history Innsbruck where you can explore the city during your sightseeing tour with a Local and discover its ties to the Winter Olympic Specialist. Visit Piazza della Signoria with its Games. Later travel to the picturesque town impressive sculptures and imposing palazzi. of Oberammergau where the Passion Play will View the multi-coloured marble Duomo and be performed tomorrow. This evening dine at Baptistery, famous for its bronze gilded doors. your hotel. (BB, D) Enjoy scenic views of the Ponte Vecchio, one of 12 Oberammergau (Passion Play the city’s most famous landmarks. Afterwards, Performance) explore on your own or shop for souvenirs in Enjoy the unique atmosphere in town before Florence, renowned for high-quality leather and taking your premium seat for an inspired and 18-carat gold jewellery. (BB) moving performance of the Passion Play this 6 Florence ▶ Excursion to Pisa d afternoon. Dine at a local restaurant this evening Cross the Arno Valley to Pisa, a former maritime before experiencing the captivating second half city on the Ligurian coast. In the Square of of this unique event as night falls. (BB, D) Miracles, home to some of the city’s most famous 13 Oberammergau ▶ Depart Munich sights, see the incredible Leaning Tower and It’s farewell to your newfound friends at the end of the beautifully sculpted marble cathedral with your memorable holiday. Transfers are available a Local Specialist. See the Baptistery and the to Munich Airport. Conditions apply. (BB) cemetery, built on soil brought from Calvary in the Holy Land. This evening travel to a Tuscan villa for a special Be My Guest dinner. (BB, BG) 7 Florence ▶ Bologna ▶ Venice (3 Nights) d Travel through the Apennines to Bologna, home to one of the oldest universities in Europe and famous for sausages and salami. Your sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist includes views of the Kissing Towers which lean towards each other, seemingly poised to embrace. Later cross the Veneto plains to Venice. This sublime island city, constructed in a lagoon, has an incredibly rich cultural and artistic heritage.

TRIP PLANNER 2020 DEPARTURES PRICE PP

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End Munich

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Start Rome

End Munich

FR 08 MAY FR 15 MAY FR 22 MAY FR 29 MAY

WE 20 MAY WE 27 MAY WE 03 JUN WE 10 JUN

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5150 5150 5150

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WE 17 JUN WE 24 JUN WE 01 JUL WE 08 JUL

5150 5150 5150 5150

FR 07 AUG WE 19 AUG FR 14 AUG WE 26 AUG FR 21 AUG WE 02 SEP FR 28 AUG WE 09 SEP

5150 5150 5150 5150

FR 03 JUL WE 15 JUL FR 10 JUL WE 22 JUL

5150 5150

FR 04 SEP WE 16 SEP FR 11 SEP WE 23 SEP FR 18 SEP WE 30 SEP

5150 5150 5150

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Single Supplement (add to price above): A$1520 p.p.

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Multiple trip discount:

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Your price includes an amount of A$1200 for the momentous Passion Play in Oberammergau.

f MORE ABOUT YOUR TRIP * All prices are per person, twin share. Oberammergau Accommodation: Trafalgar has secured hotel accommodation either in Oberammergau or close by in the picturesque villages of the Bavarian Alps. Please note that single and triple rooms are not available for the Oberammergau stay. Solo travellers and triple share guests will be matched and accommodated in a twin room with a fellow solo Trafalgar traveller (of the same gender) for the duration of the stay. Hotel Information: Final hotel accommodation will be confirmed in 2019. Airport Transfers: On arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport transfers will operate at 9.30am, 12.30pm and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Munich Airport at 9.30am. Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itinerary information. ^Saving based on booking now and paying in full by 14 December 2017. For full savings conditions please visit www.trafalgar.com/offers

OBERAMMERGAU Since 1634, and now only every ten years, the tiny picturesque Bavarian village of Oberammergau performs the Passion Play. This tragic and deeply moving chronicle depicts the Passion of Christ at the time of the crucifixion. The cast comprises local villagers exclusively and equals any professional production in both sheer spectacle and emotion; attracting visitors from around the world. It is an experience that will exceed every expectation and one Trafalgar highly recommends.

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SOUND OF MUSIC WITH OBERAMMERGAU

9 days - 2 countries

A$3575

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YOUR TRIP AT A GLANCE

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Join the von Trapps on an Austrian adventure that will make your heart sing, from Munich’s medieval charm to the 19th century fortress once home to a shy fairy-tale king. Explore the heritage of the Habsburg Empire and discover the romantic setting for several ‘Sound of Music’ scenes in Salzburg. Trafalgar has secured premium tickets for you to attend the once-in-a-decade performance of the Passion Play in the picturesque Bavarian town of Oberammergau.

YOUR INSIDER EXPERIENCES BE MY GUEST Sister Monika takes you on a tour of the Monastery of Kloster Wernberg, originally a castle, today home to around 60 Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood with whom you’ll enjoy a traditional Carinthian dinner

CULTURAL INSIGHT Enjoy a visit to the Kunsthistorisches Museum, the largest art museum in Austria, to view the Royal Collection before the general public have access. Visit the Lipizzaner Stud Farm at Piber which has bred horses since 1920 and today provides all the stallions for the Spanish Riding School in Vienna

LOCAL SPECIALIST For included sightseeing in Salzburg and Vienna

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YOUR INCLUDED SIGHTS City tour in Salzburg ▶ Vienna Orientation of Munich ▶ Oberammergau ▶ Villach ▶ Graz View Mozart’s Birthplace in Salzburg Visit Neuschwanstein Castle ▶ film locations of ‘The Sound of Music’ in Salzburg ▶ the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna ▶ the alpine resort of Berchtesgaden

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MUNICH

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AUSTRIA

Berchtesgaden

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Alpine scenery, Austria

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ITINERARY 1 Arrive Munich (2 Nights) Welcome to Munich. Relax after check-in and later enjoy an evening orientation drive including views of the Olympic Stadium. This evening meet for a Welcome Reception with your fellow travellers and Travel Director. (WR)

sightseeing tour. The Imperial Boulevards lead to views of the Opera House, the Hofburg Palace, the Parliament and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The magic continues with a walking tour through the oldest parts of the city near ‘Am Hof’. Why not indulge yourself and try some local cuisine such as schnitzel or strudel. Walk along the Kärntnerstrasse in the centre of the city and shop for souvenirs. This evening, join your travelling companions and Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner. (BB, FD)

2 Munich Orientation and At Leisure Munich is a lively city – perfectly blending the traditional and modern. See the sights during your morning orientation including the 9 Depart Vienna Hofbräuhaus, Marienplatz, Ludwigstrasse and Say goodbye to your newfound friends at the end the majestic Opera House. Spend free time of an unforgettable holiday. Airport transfers are afterwards exploring on your own. Visit galleries available. Conditions apply. (BB) and museums, shop for souvenirs or consider an Optional Experience to the touching Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site. This evening OBERAMMERGAU you might like to join your companions for a night out at a local beer hall. (BB) 3 Munich ▶ Neuschwanstein Castle ▶ Oberammergau (2 Nights) Drive into the scenic Bavarian mountains and visit Neuschwanstein Castle. Experience a guided tour of this château, built in the 19th century for King Ludwig on a rugged hill above the village of Hohenschwangau. In Oberammergau see the theatre where the Passion Play has been performed every decade since 1634 when Europe was gripped by the plague. (BB, D) 4 Oberammergau (Passion Play Performance) Enjoy the unique atmosphere in town before taking your premium seat for an inspired and moving performance of the Passion Play this afternoon. Dine at a local restaurant this evening before experiencing the captivating second half of this unique event as night falls. (BB, D)

Since 1634, and now only every ten years, the tiny picturesque Bavarian village of Oberammergau performs the Passion Play. This tragic and deeply moving chronicle depicts the Passion of Christ at the time of the crucifixion. The cast comprises local villagers exclusively and equals any professional production in both sheer spectacle and emotion; attracting visitors from around the world. It is an experience that will exceed every expectation and one Trafalgar highly recommends.

5 Oberammergau ▶ Berchtesgaden ▶ Salzburg (2 Nights) Continue today to the foot of the Alps and visit the National Park of Berchtesgaden featuring awe-inspiring mountains. This evening arrive in Salzburg. (BB, D)

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f MORE ABOUT YOUR TRIP * All prices are per person, twin share. Oberammergau Accommodation: Trafalgar has secured hotel accommodation either in Oberammergau or close by in the picturesque villages of the Bavarian Alps. Please note that single and triple rooms are not available for the Oberammergau stay. Solo travellers and triple share guests will be matched and accommodated in a twin room with a fellow solo Trafalgar traveller (of the same gender) for the duration of the stay. Hotel Information: Final hotel accommodation will be confirmed in 2019. Airport transfers: On arrival at Munich Airport transfers will operate at 10am and 1pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Vienna Airport at 8am and 9.30am.

6 Salzburg Sightseeing ▶ Villach d See the city’s sights with your Local Specialist including the Getreidegasse, Salzburg Cathedral, Mozart’s birthplace and many of the locations used in the film ‘The Sound of Music’. Afterwards travel to the picturesque region near Villach for a special Be My Guest experience. (BB, BG)

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7 Villach ▶ Piber Stud Farm ▶ Graz ▶ Vienna (2 Nights) d Visit the Lipizzaner Stud farm at Piber for a Cultural Insight into the breeding of the athletic white stallions for the Spanish Riding School. Later stop in the town of Graz where you can admire the galleried courtyards and Renaissance squares. Finally arrive in the beautiful capital city Vienna and check in to your hotel. (BB) 8 Vienna Sightseeing and At Leisure d This morning enjoy an exclusive Cultural Insight with a guided visit to the Habsburg royal collection of art at the Kunsthistorisches museum prior to admission of the general public. The spectacular Kunstkammer will be revealed in this private insider visit. Later your Local Specialist shows you the city’s major landmarks and palaces during your included

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IMPERIAL EUROPE WITH OBERAMMERGAU

12 days - 5 countries

A$3650

FROM PP*

Code: CEOXF

YOUR TRIP AT A GLANCE

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17 meals 11 hot buffet breakfasts 6 dinners (including Be My Guest)

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11 nights Hotel accommodation

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Magical cities of bridges, cathedrals, cobbled lanes, and castles – central Europe’s capitals put on a stately show in which the leads are played by Bohemian Prague, the eclectic Slovakian capital of Bratislava, and the beautiful Danube river featuring the regal cities of Vienna and Budapest where you’ll break bread with a local family and hear of their heart-warming WWII rescue. Trafalgar has secured premium tickets for you to attend the once-in-a-decade performance of the Passion Play in the picturesque Bavarian town of Oberammergau.

YOUR INSIDER EXPERIENCES BE MY GUEST Join the Schieszl family for hearty Hungarian fare and the story of their winery, which doubled as a hiding place during WWII for a Jewish friend who was fleeing Nazi persecution

LOCAL SPECIALIST For included sightseeing in Prague, Budapest, Vienna and Salzburg

HIDDEN TREASURE Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure

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YOUR INCLUDED SIGHTS

CZECH REPUBLIC

City tour in Prague ▶ Budapest ▶ Vienna ▶ Salzburg

Regensburg

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2 OBERAMMERGAU Innsbruck

SLOVAKIA

Wachau Valley

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Bratislava

Győr

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Orientation of Munich ▶ Regensburg ▶ Innsbruck Visit Bratislava the capital of Slovakia ▶ the Fisherman’s Bastion in Budapest ▶ the Baroque town centre of Győr View the Marienplatz in Munich ▶ St. Vitus’ Cathedral and the Old Town Square of Prague ▶ the Imperial Boulevards of Vienna ▶ Melk Abbey ▶ Wilten Basilica and the Golden Roof in Innsbruck Premium Tickets for the 2020 Passion Play in Oberammergau

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ITINERARY

of Baroque architecture, before reaching Salzburg. Meet your Local Specialist for a walking tour of this musical city. Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB, D)

1 Arrive Munich Welcome to Munich, capital of Bavaria. View the Marienplatz with its fascinating Glockenspiel clock during your orientation. This evening enjoy 9 Salzburg ▶ Innsbruck ▶ Oberammergau (2 Nights) a Welcome Reception with your fellow travellers Visit Innsbruck in the Austrian Tirol famous and Travel Director. (WR) for its spectacular scenery. See the famous 2 Munich ▶ Regensburg ▶ Prague Golden Roof and enjoy free time to explore this (2 Nights) interesting town. Later travel to the picturesque This morning visit Regensburg, an unspoilt town of Oberammergau where the Passion medieval gem on your way to the Czech Play will be performed. This evening dine at Republic. Cross the border to exciting Prague, your hotel. (BB, D) your home for the next two nights. (BB) 10 Oberammergau (Passion Play 3 Prague Sightseeing e d Performance) Prague has prospered since the fall of Enjoy the unique atmosphere in town before Communism and its new-found status and taking your premium seat for an inspired and affluence is evident during your guided moving performance of the Passion Play this sightseeing tour of the city with your Local afternoon. Dine at a local restaurant this evening Specialist. View the impressive St. Vitus’ before experiencing the captivating second half Cathedral in the grounds of the 1,000 yearof this unique event as night falls. (BB, D) old Prague Castle. Cross the river on your 11 Oberammergau ▶ Munich walking tour to the Old Town Square to see the Travel through alpine scenery back to Munich. Astronomical Clock. Spend the afternoon as you This evening join your companions and Travel wish. Explore the city on your own, or consider a Director for a Farewell Dinner to celebrate the relaxing lunch cruise on the River Vltava. (BB) end of your holiday. (BB, FD) 4 Prague ▶ Bratislava ▶ Budapest 12 Depart Munich (2 Nights) Say ‘Auf Wiedersehen’ to Germany, your Visit the Slovak capital Bratislava with its eclectic fellow travellers and Travel Director at the Gothic, Baroque and Art Deco architecture. end of your exhilarating European experience. Entering Hungary you arrive in Budapest. This Transfers to Munich airport are available. evening consider a scenic river cruise along Conditions apply. (BB) the Danube. (BB) 5 Budapest Sightseeing e d Your Local Specialist shows you the sights of Budapest featuring views of the famous Chain Bridge, the UNESCO-listed Castle Hill district and a visit to the Fisherman’s Bastion. From there enjoy superb views across the Parliament and Danube below. Later why not enjoy a visit and lunch in a quaint village outside Budapest before a special Be My Guest dinner of Hungarian specialties. (BB, BG) 6 Budapest ▶ Győr ▶ Vienna (2 Nights) Before departing Budapest there is the opportunity to consider a guided tour of the magnificent Parliament building. Then cross the Transdanubia region to Győr. Stroll through this quaint city which stands at the confluence of three rivers and features charming Baroque architecture. Later arrive in imperial Vienna where you stay for the next two nights. (BB)

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Your price includes an amount of A$930 for the momentous Passion Play in Oberammergau.

f MORE ABOUT YOUR TRIP * All prices are per person, twin share. Oberammergau Accommodation: Trafalgar has secured hotel accommodation either in Oberammergau or close by in the picturesque villages of the Bavarian Alps. Please note that single and triple rooms are not available for the Oberammergau stay. Solo travellers and triple share guests will be matched and accommodated in a twin room with a fellow solo Trafalgar traveller (of the same gender) for the duration of the stay. Hotel Information: Final hotel accommodation will be confirmed in 2019. Airport transfers: On arrival at Munich Airport transfers will operate at 10am and 1pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Munich Airport at 9.30am. Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itinerary information. ^Saving based on booking now and paying in full by 14 December 2017. For full savings conditions please visit www.trafalgar.com/offers

7 Vienna Sightseeing e d Admire the Hofburg Palace, the former winter residence of the Habsburg Dynasty during your enthralling sightseeing tour of Vienna with your Local Specialist. See the grand State Opera House and the Ringstrasse, a beautiful sweeping boulevard built in the 19th century to replace the city walls. View St. Stephen’s Cathedral, its ornate roof bearing the imperial emblem of the Habsburgs. The afternoon is yours to explore the city’s many attractions. Later you might like to attend dinner with a classical concert. (BB) 8 Vienna ▶ Wachau Valley ▶ Salzburg Sightseeing d See the UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley, one of the most beautiful river valleys in Europe. See the magnificent Melk Abbey a masterpiece

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BEST OF GERMANY WITH OBERAMMERGAU

12 days - 1 country

A$4150

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YOUR TRIP AT A GLANCE

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Baroque cities, the Bavarian Alps and mythical Black Forest – this one’s straight out of a Brothers Grimm fairytale. Circle north, south, east and west to see the Pied Piper’s Hamelin, medieval Rothenburg and Munich’s musical Glockenspiel. Explore the magical castles of Neuschwanstein, and gain insight into a ‘divided Germany’ in Berlin and the little village of Mödlareuth. Trafalgar has secured premium tickets for you to attend the oncein-a-decade performance of the Passion Play in the picturesque Bavarian town of Oberammergau.

11 nights Hotel accommodation 17 meals 11 hot buffet breakfasts 1 lunch (Be My Guest) 5 dinners On-trip transport All transport shown All transfers shown

YOUR INSIDER EXPERIENCES BE MY GUEST Enjoy a banquet and stories of knights and feuding lords in a fairytale 13th century castle perched high above the Rhine Valley

CULTURAL INSIGHT Gain priority access to the Berlin TV Tower with fantastic 360° views of the city and watch as skilled craftsman capture the distinctive sound of the cuckoo demonstrating the centuries’ old craft of clock making in the Black Forest

LOCAL SPECIALIST

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Hamelin

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GERMANY

Cologne

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Mödlareuth

Boppard St. Goar

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RHINE CRUISE

Heidelberg

Rothenburg

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YOUR INCLUDED SIGHTS City tour in Berlin Orientation of Frankfurt ▶ Cologne ▶ Hamburg ▶ Dresden ▶ Nuremberg ▶ Rothenburg ▶ Heidelberg Visit Hamelin ▶ the Berlin TV Tower ▶ Mödlareuth Open Air Museum ▶ Neuschwanstein castle Cruise along the River Rhine

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Neuschwanstein

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See the Lorelei Rock ▶ Cologne Cathedral ▶ Bavarian Alps Premium Tickets for the 2020 Passion Play in Oberammergau

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Painted houses, Oberammergau

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ITINERARY 1 Arrive Frankfurt Welcome to Frankfurt. After check-in this afternoon your Travel Director takes you on an orientation of the city’s dynamic financial centre and medieval Römerplatz. Tonight join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception including a light meal and welcome drink. (WR) 2 Frankfurt ▶ Rhine Cruise ▶ Cologne ▶ Düsseldorf d This morning see the site of the famous Lorelei Rock and cruise along the mighty River Rhine past medieval castles and terraced vineyards. Stop to experience a unique Be My Guest lunch at an atmospheric castle above the river. After lunch, continue north along the beautiful scenic Rhine Valley before arriving in Cologne, Germany’s fourth largest city. View the impressive Gothic cathedral during your orientation of the city. (BB, BG)

8 Nuremberg ▶ Rothenburg ▶ Oberammergau (2 Nights) Your Travel Director takes you on an orientation walk of Rothenburg, perhaps the most wellpreserved medieval town in Germany. Sights include half-timbered houses and the Old Town Hall. Shop for wooden Christmas ornaments before following parts of the Romantic Road through picturesque villages and pristine countryside to the town of Oberammergau nestled in the Bavarian Alps. Dine at your hotel tonight. (BB, D) 9 Oberammergau (Passion Play Performance) Enjoy the unique atmosphere in town before taking your premium seat for an inspired and moving performance of the Passion Play this afternoon. Dine at a local restaurant this evening before experiencing the captivating second half of this unique event as night falls. (BB, D)

10 Oberammergau ▶ Neuschwanstein ▶ Black Forest 3 Düsseldorf ▶ Hamelin ▶ Hamburg This morning we step into the fairytale land Drive through Lower Saxony and stop in Hamelin of King Ludwig II with an included visit to en route to Hamburg. Hamelin is a picturesque Neuschwanstein castle. Continue through the town of fairytale fame and is immortalised in hills and past lakes as you admire the scenery on poems by Goethe and Robert Browning. Later your way to the Black Forest. (BB, D) in Hamburg see the main sights during your 11 Black Forest ▶ Heidelberg ▶ Frankfurt orientation tour with your Travel Director. d Consider a guided cruise along the city’s water This morning enjoy a Cultural Insight when you ways and discover why Hamburg is called learn how the famous cuckoo clocks are made Germany’s ‘Gateway to the World’. (BB) during a demonstration of the craft. A scenic 4 Hamburg ▶ Berlin Sightseeing (2 Nights) drive brings you to the famous university town d of Heidelberg built alongside the picturesque Follow the valley of the River Elbe from Hamburg, River Neckar. View Heidelberg Castle, one of the across the former ‘Iron Curtain’ to the historic most important Renaissance structures north of city of Berlin, your home for the next two nights. the Alps, as well as the Baroque style Old Town. This afternoon marvel at the landmarks of the Enjoy some free time for souvenir shopping old East and West sections of Berlin during your before continuing on to Frankfurt. Tonight enjoy sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. See a Farewell Dinner with your travel companions as the Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden and the you celebrate the highlights of your trip. (BB, FD) Reichstag Building which were all major points 12 Depart Frankfurt of focus in 1990 during the reunification of East This morning, say ‘Auf Wiedersehen’ to your and West Germany. Also see the Tiergarten Travel Director and travelling companions as and Kurfürstendamm famous for its shopping your memorable holiday comes to an end. and entertainment. (BB) Transfers to Frankfurt Airport are available. 5 Berlin Sightseeing e d Conditions apply. (BB) This morning enjoy a Cultural Insight experience with fantastic 360° views of the city from the Berlin TV Tower. Spend the rest of your day as you wish - shopping, exploring or perhaps on an Optional Experience to the District of Potsdam with sightseeing and dinner. (BB) 6 Berlin ▶ Dresden A short drive south brings you to Dresden - known as ‘Florence on the Elbe’. See the highlights of this astonishing Baroque city including the Opera House and Zwinger Palace. Consider taking an in-depth look at the treasures of Dresden on a Optional Experience. (BB)

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f MORE ABOUT YOUR TRIP * All prices are per person, twin share. Oberammergau Accommodation: Trafalgar has secured hotel accommodation either in Oberammergau or close by in the picturesque villages of the Bavarian Alps. Please note that single and triple rooms are not available for the Oberammergau stay. Solo travellers and triple share guests will be matched and accommodated in a twin room with a fellow solo Trafalgar traveller (of the same gender) for the duration of the stay. Hotel Information: Final hotel accommodation will be confirmed in 2019. Airport transfers: On arrival at Frankfurt Airport transfers will operate at 9.30am, 12noon and 2.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Frankfurt Airport at 8am and 10am. Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itinerary information. ^Saving based on booking now and paying in full by 14 December 2017. For full savings conditions please visit www.trafalgar.com/offers

7 Dresden ▶ Mödlareuth ▶ Nuremberg Visit the Mödlareuth Open Air museum for an insight into ‘divided Germany’. See the differences between East and West Germany as well as parts of the original Iron Curtain. Later arrive in Nuremberg, where you see mighty ramparts and St. Sebald’s Cathedral on your orientation tour of the city. (BB)

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EUROPEAN WHIRL WITH OBERAMMERGAU

12 days - 9 countries

A$4925

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YOUR TRIP AT A GLANCE

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11 nights Hotel accommodation 17 meals 11 hot buffet breakfasts 6 dinners (including Be My Guest) On-trip transport All transport shown (including Eurostar™, Rhine cruise and ferry)

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The tring tring of Dutch bicycles launch your Europe adventure, from picture-perfect Amsterdam and vine-clad hills along the Rhine with their fairy-tale medieval castles, to the magnificent open-air museum that is Rome. Mountains and monuments dot your route to your final stops in Paris and London, with a drive past to the infamous WWI battlefields in France en route. Trafalgar has secured premium tickets for you to attend the once-in-a-decade performance of the Passion Play in the picturesque Bavarian town of Oberammergau.

YOUR INSIDER EXPERIENCES BE MY GUEST Enjoy delicious Tuscan cuisine with a local family on an estate in the hills outside of Florence

CULTURAL INSIGHT Witness the exquisite craft of glassblowing, a delicate tradition that generations of Venetian craftsmen have perfected over the centuries

LOCAL SPECIALIST For included sightseeing in Rome, Florence and Paris

HIDDEN TREASURE Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure

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YOUR INCLUDED SIGHTS City tour in Rome ▶ Florence ▶ Paris Orientation of Amsterdam ▶ Heidelberg ▶ Munich ▶ Venice ▶ Lucerne THE NETHERLANDS 1 AMSTERDAM

ENGLAND LONDON Dover FERRY

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Calais

Brussels

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Boppard St. Goar

Heidelberg

FRANCE

Cruise along the canals of Amsterdam ▶ the River Rhine View the canals in Amsterdam ▶ St. Mark’s Square in Venice ▶ the ancient sites in Rome ▶ the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne

RHINE CRUISE

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LUCERNE

Visit St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome ▶ the Eiffel Tower in Paris

See the Lorelei Rock ▶ the vineyards of Burgundy ▶ the Somme Battlefields Premium Tickets for the 2020 Passion Play in Oberammergau

SWITZERLAND VENICE 1

ITALY

FLORENCE 1

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Duomo, Florence

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ITINERARY 1 London ▶ Eurostar™ ▶ Brussels ▶ Amsterdam This morning meet your Travel Director before travelling to London’s St. Pancras International to board the Eurostar™ for a high-speed train journey to Brussels. Continue by luxury coach to Amsterdam. Enjoy an orientation of the historic city centre before joining your fellow travellers and Travel Director for a Welcome Reception dinner cruise. (WR) 2 Amsterdam ▶ Rhine Cruise ▶ Heidelberg ▶ Rhineland Cross the border into Germany, enjoy picturesque scenery all the way to Boppard, where an included cruise takes you past vineclad hills and crumbling medieval castles to St. Goar. Later enjoy views of the red sandstone castle towering above Heidelberg. (BB, D) 3 Rhineland ▶ Oberammergau (Passion Play Performance) This morning travel to the picturesque town of Oberammergau where the Passion Play will be performed. This afternoon take your premium seats for this unique and moving performance. Dine at a local restaurant this evening before experiencing the captivating second half of this unique event as night falls. (BB, D) 4 Oberammergau ▶ Venice d Drive along the Brenner Pass into Italy and across the Dolomite Mountains. Arrive in the enchanting city of Venice. Cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square, viewing the Bridge of Sighs and the Doge’s Palace along the way. Visit a traditional glassblowing workshop for a Cultural Insight demonstration, then spend the afternoon exploring the sights of your choice. (BB) 5 Venice ▶ Rome (2 Nights) South across the Veneto plain you pass by Bologna and through the dramatic Apennine Mountains, continuing into the Lazio region to Rome, the Eternal City. (BB) 6 Rome Sightseeing e d Today’s sightseeing includes a visit to St. Peter’s Basilica − the most significant Christian church in the world − to view Michelangelo’s Renaissance masterpiece, the Pietà. In ancient Rome see sites including the Colosseum with your Local Specialist. Spend the rest of the day exploring or perhaps take an Optional Experience to see the Sistine Chapel inside the Vatican Museums. (BB)

9 Lucerne Orientation e View the poignant Lion Monument during your morning orientation. Walk along the 14th century covered Chapel Bridge, crossing the River Reuss. Don’t miss the opportunity to take an exciting Optional Experience to one of the surrounding mountains with breathtaking views. Later there is time to shop for Swiss souvenirs including watches and chocolates. (BB) 10 Lucerne ▶ Paris (2 Nights) Pass Basel and cross the border into France this morning. In every direction, vineyards and picturesque villages provide a memorable backdrop for your journey. Consider an Optional Experience this evening to a famous Parisian Cabaret. (BB) 11 Paris Sightseeing e d See all the famous sights during your morning sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. View the Champs Élysées, Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe. Ascend to the second level of the Eiffel Tower for a breathtaking view of the city. Spend the rest of the day exploring the sights that interest you. This evening celebrate with your Travel Director and travelling companions at a Farewell Dinner in a local bistro. (BB, FD) 12 Paris ▶ London Cross the Somme and pass the First World War battlefields at Vimy Ridge as you drive towards the coast. In Calais board a ferry to Dover and travel on to London by coach where your journey of discovery ends. (BB)

TRIP PLANNER 2020 DEPARTURES PRICE PP End London

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WE 29 JUL SU 09 AUG

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Multiple trip discount:

: SAVE A$430

Triple room discount:

Past guest discount:

Young traveller discount:

SAVE up to A$108 SAVE A$10 p.p.

Your price includes an amount of A$600 for the momentous Passion Play in Oberammergau.

f MORE ABOUT YOUR TRIP * All prices are per person, twin share. Oberammergau Accommodation: Trafalgar has secured hotel accommodation either in Oberammergau or close by in the picturesque villages of the Bavarian Alps. Please note that single and triple rooms are not available for the Oberammergau stay. Solo travellers and triple share guests will be matched and accommodated in a twin room with a fellow solo Trafalgar traveller (of the same gender) for the duration of the stay. Hotel Information: Final hotel accommodation will be confirmed in 2019. Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itinerary information. ^Saving based on booking now and paying in full by 14 December 2017. For full savings conditions please visit www.trafalgar.com/offers

7 Rome ▶ Florence Sightseeing d From Rome travel north into Tuscany, through rolling countryside and along the valley of the River Arno to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. Discover the city’s rich artistic and medieval history with your Local Specialist. Visit the Piazza della Signoria with its impressive sculptures and stunning palazzi. Marvel at the baptistery and the multimarble Duomo, with its dome designed by Brunelleschi. This evening enjoy a Be My Guest experience in the Tuscan hills with a local family. (BB, BG) 8 Florence ▶ Lucerne (2 Nights) Drive via picturesque Italian Lakes and across the Alps into Switzerland. Spend the next two nights in the beautiful lakeside town of Lucerne. (BB, D)

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YOUR TRIP AT A GLANCE

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13 days - 4 countries

A$4975

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12 nights Hotel accommodation 18 meals 12 hot buffet breakfasts 6 dinners (including Be My Guest) On-trip transport All transport shown All transfers shown

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Explore the Alpine landscapes of Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and the northern fringes of Italy, following the Arlberg route into the Tyrol and the breathtaking scenery of the Wachau Valley. Cross the Tre Croci Pass to the heart of Italy’s Dolomites and spectacular Rhône Valley, enjoying beautiful Vienna, St. Moritz and Lake Geneva as you traverse the heart of Europe. Trafalgar has secured premium tickets for you to attend the once-in-a-decade performance of the Passion Play in the picturesque Bavarian town of Oberammergau.

YOUR INSIDER EXPERIENCES BE MY GUEST The Bovy family open the doors to their 16th century cellars, inviting you to walk among the huge oak barrels decorated with traditional Vaud region paintings and sculptures and sample some of their fine wines with a meal of delicious regional specialities

LOCAL SPECIALIST For included sightseeing in Salzburg and Vienna

GERMANY

HIDDEN TREASURE 2

OBERAMMERGAU 2

ZURICH

1 LIECHTENSTEIN

SWITZERLAND

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Berne

MONTREUX

Chillon

2 LUCERNE

Interlaken

Thusis 1

ST. MORITZ

Bellinzona

ZERMATT Stresa

SALZBURG

Wachau VIENNA Valley

AUSTRIA

Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure

For more Insider Experiences, look for this symbol

YOUR INCLUDED SIGHTS City tour in Salzburg ▶ Vienna Orientation of Zurich ▶ Lucerne

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Visit Vaduz the capital of Liechtenstein ▶ the Italian ski resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo ▶ the mountain resort of St. Moritz ▶ lakeside Stresa ▶ Zermatt View the Matterhorn and Jungfrau mountains (weather permitting) ▶ the castle of Chillon ▶ the city of Berne ▶ Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument in Lucerne See Melk Abbey ▶ the Wachau Valley Premium Tickets for the 2020 Passion Play in Oberammergau

WHY ARE WE THE BEST? Read honest and unedited reviews from our guests at: www.trafalgar.com/reviews

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ITINERARY 1 Arrive Zurich Welcome to Zurich. After check-in, your Travel Director takes you on an orientation of Switzerland’s financial capital before you enjoy a Welcome Reception with your fellow travellers and Travel Director at a local restaurant. (WR) 2 Zurich ▶ Liechtenstein ▶ Salzburg Sightseeing d A scenic drive along Lake Walensee brings you to Liechtenstein where you stop at its capital Vaduz. Follow the Arlberg route into the Tyrol, past the Wilder Kaiser Mountains to Salzburg. This impressive city is dominated by Fortress Hohensalzburg. Your Local Specialist shows you a wealth of fascinating sights during your walking tour, including Mozart’s family house and the Domplatz. (BB) 3 Salzburg ▶ Vienna (2 Nights) Admire breathtaking scenery as you travel past Lake Mondsee and through the Wachau Valley to see the impressive Melk Abbey en route to Imperial Vienna. (BB)

10 Zermatt ▶ Chillon ▶ Montreux d A spectacular drive through the Rhône Valley brings you to Lake Geneva where you view Lord Byron’s Castle of Chillon. Follow the shores of Lake Geneva round to Montreux, famous for its annual jazz festival. This evening travel to a family run winery overlooking Lake Geneva for a special Be My Guest dinner. (BB, BG) 11 Montreux ▶ Berne ▶ Interlaken ▶ Lucerne Orientation (2 Nights) Travel via Berne the Federal capital of Switzerland, to Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland, where you see the mighty Jungfrau (subject to weather conditions). Interlaken is one of the oldest and most popular tourist resorts in Switzerland. Cross the Brünig Pass to the charming town of Lucerne. View the Chapel Bridge and visit the Lion Monument, built in the memory of Louis XVI’s Swiss Guards, during your orientation tour. (BB) 12 Lucerne e Lucerne is a beautiful medieval town set against an impressive backdrop of mountains. Spend free time exploring the old town, shopping for watches and chocolates or consider an Optional Experience up a nearby mountain. Tonight celebrate with your travelling companions at a Farewell Dinner. (BB, FD)

4 Vienna Sightseeing e d Vienna is a beautiful city featuring grand palaces and buildings such as the State Opera, the Hofburg, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Parliament and the Imperial Boulevards. Marvel at all these 13 Lucerne ▶ Depart Zurich wonderful sights with your Local Specialist. Say goodbye to Europe and your new found Stroll through the oldest part of the city - ‘Am Hof’. friends at the end of this amazing holiday. An Spend time afterwards exploring on your own. airport transfer is available to Zurich Airport. Tonight why not enjoy a Viennese concert. (BB) Conditions apply. (BB)

TRIP PLANNER 2020 DEPARTURES PRICE PP Start Zurich

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SA 16 MAY TH 28 MAY SA 23 MAY TH 04 JUN SA 30 MAY TH 11 JUN

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4975 4975 4975

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Twin Share

A$950 p.p.

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Multiple trip discount:

: SAVE A$420

Triple room discount:

Past guest discount:

Young traveller discount:

SAVE up to A$105 SAVE A$10 p.p.

Your price includes an amount of A$770 for the momentous Passion Play in Oberammergau.

f MORE ABOUT YOUR TRIP * All prices are per person, twin share.

5 Vienna ▶ Oberammergau (2 Nights) Today travel through the beautiful Austrian countryside across into Bavarian Germany to the picturesque town of Oberammergau where the Passion Play will be performed tomorrow. Dine at your hotel this evening. (BB, D)

Oberammergau Accommodation: Trafalgar has secured hotel accommodation either in Oberammergau or close by in the picturesque villages of the Bavarian Alps. Please note that single and triple rooms are not available for the Oberammergau stay. Solo travellers and triple share guests will be matched and accommodated in a twin room with a fellow solo Trafalgar traveller (of the same gender) for the duration of the stay.

6 Oberammergau (Passion Play Performance) Enjoy the unique atmosphere in town before taking your premium seat for an inspired and moving performance of the Passion Play this afternoon. Dine at a local restaurant this evening before experiencing the captivating second half of this unique event as night falls. (BB, D)

Hotel Information: Final hotel accommodation will be confirmed in 2019. Airport transfers: At the start of the trip, the Radisson Blu hotel is located at Zurich Airport for convenience, so guests can make their own way to the hotel from the Airport terminal. The return transfer will arrive at Zurich Airport on the last day of the trip at 8am from Lucerne.

7 Oberammergau ▶ St. Moritz This morning travel over the border into Switzerland and cross the enchanting Engadine. Arrive later in the fashionable winter sports resort of St. Moritz, where you are free this afternoon to explore the pristine landscape. (BB)

Important Visa Information: This trip will visit France and Italy for a short period. Some passport holders may require double entry visas. Please speak with your travel agent at time of booking to assess your specific requirements. Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability and up-to-date itinerary information.

8 St. Moritz ▶ Thusis ▶ Bellinzona ▶ Stresa ▶ Zermatt (2 Nights) Traverse Alpine landscapes to Thusis and follow the San Bernadino route to Bellinzona, famous for its three castles. Continue via Locarno to the shores of Lake Maggiore and explore the scenic town of Stresa. See the beautiful Borromean Islands as you head towards the Simplon Pass. This evening enjoy dinner at your hotel in Zermatt. (BB, D)

^Saving based on booking now and paying in full by 14 December 2017. For full savings conditions please visit www.trafalgar.com/offers

9 Zermatt e Spend your free day relaxing in the shadows of the magnificent Matterhorn or perhaps consider a mountain trip for fantastic views of the surrounding Alpine peaks. (BB)

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Jewels of Italy with Oberammergau

Memorable Highlights • Rome Sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist includes a visit to St. Peter’s Basilica and views of the mighty Colosseum

GERMANY MUNICH

• Pisa Visit the Square of Miracles to view the Leaning Tower 2 OBERAMMERGAU

• Florence Sightseeing with a Local Specialist includes views of the Cathedral and Piazza della Signoria

AUSTRIA

1 INNSBRUCK

• Verona View the Roman Arena and Juliet’s Balcony • Venice Cruise by private boat to St. Mark’s Square. Visit a traditional glassblowing workshop on Giudecca Island • Innsbruck View the famous Golden Roof and see the ski-jump

Verona

VENICE

• Oberammergau Premium Tickets for the 2020 Passion Play

Pisa

2 FLORENCE

ITALY 2 ROME

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10 days – 3 Countries

A$2695

From: Day 1 | Arrive Rome (2 Nights) Welcome to Rome. After check-in, relax and unwind. Later meet with your Travel Director and fellow travellers. This evening consider a stroll around this fascinating ancient city and mingle with the locals in beautiful squares lined with stunning architecture. Day 2 | Rome Sightseeing and Free Time Your Local Specialist takes you on a sightseeing tour with a visit to the Vatican City. Visit the awe-inspiring St. Peter’s Basilica and view Michelangelo’s statue, the Pietà. Don’t miss the opportunity to join an Optional Experience to visit inside the famous Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums. View the mighty Colosseum and see the ancient sites of Rome. Afterwards enjoy free time to take in the sights or join an Optional Experience to explore the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. (BB) Day 3 | Rome – Pisa – Florence (2 Nights) This morning leave Rome and head north towards Central Italy. Travel through picturesque scenery in Umbria and Tuscany before arriving in the town of Pisa. Visit the Square of Miracles featuring the Leaning Tower, Cathedral and Baptistery. There is time to shop for souvenirs and take pictures. Later arrive at your hotel near Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance. (BB) Day 4 | Florence Sightseeing and Free Time There are few cities in the world with an artistic legacy to equal that of Florence. Your Local Specialist gives a superb commentary of the city’s history during your walking tour, which includes views of the Baptistery, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the impressive Giotto’s Bell Tower and a visit to Piazza della Signoria. Experience a demonstration of fine leatherwork with time to explore on your own. Shop for highquality leather and 18-carat gold jewellery for which Florence is renowned and don’t forget to try the gelato. Later enjoy dinner at the hotel. (BB, D) Day 5 | Florence – Verona – Venice (Mestre) (2 Nights) Your journey continues north across the dramatic Apennine Mountains to Verona, the home of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers. View the vast Roman Arena, where concerts are still held regularly each year and see Juliet’s Balcony. Hear the story of the play which begins with a street brawl between Montague and Capulet servants who, like their masters, are sworn enemies. Head east to the magical, romantic city of Venice. (BB, D) Day 6 | Venice Orientation and Free Time Watch the Venetian craftsmen at work creating local specialities at a glassblowing workshop on Giudecca Island. Then cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square in the

heart of Venice. Admire the Bridge of Sighs, the ornate Doge’s Palace and the Byzantine Basilica of St. Mark. Spend free time afterwards exploring this fascinating city or perhaps take a cruise across the lagoon to the island of Burano for a relaxing meal amidst its brightly coloured houses. (BB) Day 7 | Venice (Mestre) – Innsbruck This morning enjoy spectacular scenery including driving the Brenner Pass which separates Italy from Austria. Arrive in the scenic town of Innsbruck – famous for hosting the 1976 Winter Olympic Games and enjoy free time to explore the sights including the Hofburg Palace and the Golden Roof (BB) Day 8 | Innsbruck – Oberammergau (2 Nights) Enjoy free time in Innsbruck where you can explore the city and discover its ties to the Winter Olympic Games. Later travel to the picturesque town of Oberammergau where the Passion Play will be performed tomorrow. This evening dine at your hotel. (BB, D) Day 9 | Oberammergau (Passion Play Performance) Enjoy the unique atmosphere in town before taking your premium seat for an inspired and moving performance of the Passion Play this afternoon. Dine at a local restaurant this evening before experiencing the captivating second half of this unique event as night falls. (BB, D) Day 10 | Oberammergau – Depart Munich It’s farewell to your newfound friends at the end of your memorable holiday. Transfers are available to Munich Airport. Conditions apply. * Visit www.costsaver.trafalgar.com for all Unbeatable Features, guest reviews, definite departures and up-to-date information on itineraries.

(per person twin share) TRIP CODE:

IJWLF

8 Unbeatable Features* 9 Buffet breakfasts 4 Three-course dinners SAVINGS Past guest discount

Multiple trip discount

Young traveller discount

Triple room discount

SAVE up to A$80 p.p.

SAVE up to A$40 p.p.

A$150

A$10 p.p.

TRIP PLANNER 2020 DEPARTURES Price per Person Starts Rome

Ends Munich

Twin Single Share Supp.

Starts Rome

Ends Munich

Twin Single Share Supp.

11 May Mon 20 May Wed 2695 370

20 Jul Mon 29 Jul Wed

18 May Mon 27 May Wed 2695 370

27 Jul Mon 05 Aug Wed 2695 370

2695 370

25 May Mon 03 Jun Wed 2695 370 03 Aug Mon 12 Aug Wed 2695 370 01 Jun Mon 10 Jun Wed

2695 370

10 Aug Mon 19 Aug Wed 2695 370

08 Jun Mon 17 Jun Wed

2695 370

17 Aug Mon 26 Aug Wed 2695 370

15 Jun Mon 24 Jun Wed 2695 370

24 Aug Mon 02 Sep Wed 2695 370

22 Jun Mon 01 Jul Wed

2695 370

31 Aug Mon 09 Sep Wed 2695 370

29 Jun Mon 08 Jul Wed

2695 370

06 Jul Mon 15 Jul Wed

2695 370

14 Sep Mon 23 Sep Wed 2695 370

13 Jul Mon

2695 370

21 Sep Mon 30 Sep Wed 2695 370

07 Sep Mon 16 Sep Wed 2695 370 22 Jul Wed

Your price includes an amount of A$1100 for the momentous Passion Play in Oberammergau. TRIP NOTES All prices are per person, twin share. Oberammergau Accommodation: Trafalgar has secured hotel accommodation either in Oberammergau or close by in the picturesque villages of the Bavarian Alps. Please note that single and triple rooms are not available for the Oberammergau stay. Solo travellers and triple share guests will be matched and accommodated in a twin room with a fellow solo Trafalgar traveller (of the same gender) for the duration of the stay. Hotel Information: Final hotel accommodation will be confirmed in 2019. Airport Transfers: On arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport transfers will operate at 9.30am, 12.30pm and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Munich Airport at 9.30am. For full savings conditions please visit www.costsaver.trafalgar.com/deals

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Memorable Highlights • Munich Orientation includes the Olympic Stadium and Marienplatz • Regensburg Orientation includes the old city walls • Prague Walking tour with a Local Specialist includes views of St. Vitus Cathedral and the Old Town Square • Bratislava Visit the capital of Slovakia • Budapest Sightseeing with a Local Specialist includes Fisherman’s Bastion, the Church of St. Matthias and Gellert Hill

PRAGUE

GERMANY

• Győr Visit this historical town

Regensburg

• Vienna Sightseeing with a Local Specialist includes views of the State Opera House, Hofburg, Parliament and the Imperial Boulevards • Salzburg Visit this charming city, the birthplace of Mozart • Oberammergau Premium tickets for the 2020 Passion Play

CZECH REPUBLIC

SLOVAKIA

VIENNA

1 1

MUNICH

Bratislava

1 SALZBURG

OBERAMMERGAU

Győr

AUSTRIA

BUDAPEST

HUNGARY

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11 days – 5 Countries

A$2495

From: Day 1 | Arrive Munich Welcome to Munich, capital of Bavaria. After check-in, your afternoon begins with an orientation tour of this exciting city. See the Marienplatz, featuring a Glockenspiel clock and the Town Hall. This evening you might like to soak up the atmosphere with a stein of beer at one of the beer halls, for which Bavaria is world-renowned. Day 2 | Munich – Regensburg – Prague (2 Nights) Travel north to the UNESCO World Heritagelisted town of Regensburg, a medieval gem. Continue into the Czech Republic and it’s vibrant capital Prague. Experience this must-see destination steeped in ancient and modern history. (BB, D) Day 3 | Prague Sightseeing and Free Time Admire the sights of Prague with your Local Specialist who will share a superb account of the city’s rich history. See St. Vitus Cathedral, which is set inside the 1,000 year old Prague Castle. Your trip continues across the River Vltava into the cobblestoned Old Town Square, where you see the Astronomical Clock. Spend free time afterwards exploring this fascinating city on your own and shopping for beautiful Czech crystal. Later consider a cruise on the river and view the city from a different perspective. (BB) Day 4 | Prague – Bratislava – Budapest (2 Nights) Journey through Moravia in the southern Czech Republic into Slovakia. Enjoy an orientation tour of the capital, Bratislava, which shows you the medieval town hall in the quaint Old Town area. Arrive later in Budapest, a romantic city which straddles the River Danube. This evening you might like to dine on board a cruise boat, while admiring Budapest from the water. (BB) Day 5 | Budapest Sightseeing and Free Time Your Local Specialist shows you the sights of the twin cities of Buda and Pest including the Fisherman’s Bastion, Heroes’ Square and the Church of St. Matthias. Admire panoramic views of the city from Gellert Hill with free time afterwards to explore on your own. Perhaps take a trip to Szentendre or visit the Parliament building. (BB)

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Day 6 | Budapest – Győr – Vienna (2 Nights) Cross the picturesque Transdanubia region dotted with orchards and vineyards. Visit the historical town of Győr, which dates back to Roman times and also has an abundance of medieval and Baroque charm. Later, head north into Austria and arrive in Vienna, a dynamic city with a splendid imperial heritage. (BB)

Day 7 | Vienna Sightseeing and Free Time The Hofburg, State Opera House, Imperial Boulevards, the impressive City Hall – your Local Specialist will show you all these landmarks and more during your sightseeing tour of this elegant city. Later in your free time, explore the pedestrian area around St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the main shopping street, Kärntnerstrassse. You might also like to visit a traditional Viennese café and sample local pastries. This evening consider an Optional Experience to a local restaurant on the outskirts of Vienna for dinner. (BB) Day 8 | Vienna – Salzburg Follow the Danube Valley past the impressive monastery at Melk. Continue west to the charming city of Salzburg, famous for its musical heritage, and wander through the Mirabell Gardens, which featured in the film ‘The Sound of Music’. Cross the bridge over the River Salzach and explore the Old Town, including the imposing Cathedral Square and Getreidegasse, a narrow street where Mozart was born in 1756. (BB, D) Day 9 | Salzburg – Oberammergau (Passion Play Performance) This morning travel to the picturesque town of Oberammergau where the Passion Play will be performed. This afternoon take your premium seats for this unique and moving performance. Dine at a local restaurant this evening before experiencing the second half of this unique event as night falls. (BB, D) Day 10 | Oberammergau – Munich Leave Oberammergau this morning and travel through Bavaria and back to the capital Munich. On arrival enjoy free time before reaching your hotel. This evening celebrate the end of this memorable trip with your Travel Director and fellow travellers with dinner at your hotel. (BB, D) Day 11 | Depart Munich Say ‘Auf Wiedersehen’ to your Travel Director and travelling companions as your memorable European holiday comes to an end. Transfers to Munich Airport are available. Conditions apply. (BB) * Visit www.costsaver.trafalgar.com for all Unbeatable Features, guest reviews, definite departures and up-to-date information on itineraries.

(per person twin share) TRIP CODE:

CCOXF

8 Unbeatable Features* 10 Buffet breakfasts 4 Three-course dinners SAVINGS Past guest discount

Multiple trip discount

Young traveller discount

Triple room discount

SAVE up to A$90 p.p.

SAVE up to A$45 p.p.

A$180

A$10 p.p.

TRIP PLANNER 2020 DEPARTURES Price per Person Starts Munich

Ends Munich

15 May Fri

25 May Mon 2495 500

29 May Fri

08 Jun Mon

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2495 500

12 Jun Fri

22 Jun Mon

2495 500

26 Jun Fri

06 Jul Mon

2495 500 2495 500

10 Jul Fri

20 Jul Mon

24 Jul Fri

03 Aug Mon 2495 500

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2495 500

21 Aug Fri

31 Aug Mon

2495 500

04 Sep Fri

14 Sep Mon

2495 500

18 Sep Fri

28 Sep Mon 2495 500

25 Sep Fri

05 Oct Mon 2495 500

Your price includes an amount of A$690 for the momentous Passion Play in Oberammergau. TRIP NOTES All prices are per person, twin share. Oberammergau Accommodation: Trafalgar has secured hotel accommodation either in Oberammergau or close by in the picturesque villages of the Bavarian Alps. Please note that single and triple rooms are not available for the Oberammergau stay. Solo travellers and triple share guests will be matched and accommodated in a twin room with a fellow solo Trafalgar traveller (of the same gender) for the duration of the stay. Hotel Information: Final hotel accommodation will be confirmed in 2019. Airport transfers: On arrival at Munich Airport transfers will operate at 10am and 1pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Munich Airport at 9.30am. For full savings conditions please visit www.costsaver.trafalgar.com/deals

Image: Melk Abbey

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European Experience with Oberammergau

Memorable Highlights •Dover See the White Cliffs • Amsterdam See the city centre • Cologne View the Gothic cathedral

ENGLAND

LONDON

• Rhine Valley Cruise the Rhine • Oberammergau Premium tickets for the 2020 Passion Play

THE NETHERLANDS AMSTERDAM

Dover FERRY

Calais

Boppard

• Venice Cruise by private boat to St. Mark’s Square. Visit a traditional glassblowing workshop • Rome Sightseeing with your Local Specialist. Visit St. Peter’s Basilica. View the Colosseum and see the ancient sites

St Goar

• Lucerne Visit the Lion Monument and Old Town

RHINE CRUISE

1 RHINELAND

2 PARIS

1 OBERAMMERGAU

• Florence Enjoy panoramic views from Piazzale Michelangelo. Admire Florentine leatherwork • Swiss Alps Picture-book scenery

GERMANY

Cologne

BELGIUM

AUSTRIA

Innsbruck

LAKE LUCERNE 2

SWITZERLAND

FRANCE

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• Paris Sightseeing includes views of Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower

ITALY FLORENCE 1

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European Experience with Oberammergau

CostSaver European Panorama

12 days – 9 Countries From: Day 1 | London – Amsterdam This morning meet your Travel Director and travelling companions to board your Trafalgar coach and set off from London. Admire the famous White Cliffs as you approach Dover where you board a ferry for the short Channel crossing to Calais in France. Drive through Belgium’s Flanders fields into The Netherlands, renowned for tulips, clogs and windmills. Later arrive in Amsterdam, one of Europe’s friendliest cities. Day 2 | Amsterdam – Cologne – Rhineland Cross into Germany and view Cologne Cathedral, the tallest Roman Catholic cathedral in the world. In Boppard embark on a scenic cruise down the River Rhine past terraced vineyards and towering castles. Finish the day at your hotel in the Rhineland. (BB, D) Day 3 | Rhineland – Oberammergau (Passion Play Performance) This morning travel to the picturesque town of Oberammergau where the Passion Play will be performed. This afternoon take your premium seats for this unique and moving performance. Dine at a local restaurant this evening before experiencing the captivating second half of this unique event as night falls. (BB, D) Day 4 | Oberammergau – Innsbruck – Venice Enjoy an exhilarating journey via Innsbruck through the Brenner Pass – one of the principal alpine highways – to Italy. In the Byzantine city of Venice cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square. Marvel at St. Mark’s Basilica and the ornate Doge’s Palace. Visit a traditional glassblowing workshop and see a demonstration, then spend time discovering the delights of Venice. You might like to take a romantic ride in a gondola. (BB) Day 5 | Venice – Rome (2 Nights) Traverse the Veneto plain via Bologna and cross the dramatic Apennine Mountains into Tuscany. Continue through Umbria to Lazio and the capital, Rome. This evening take the opportunity to explore the city’s beautiful squares and fountains and perhaps savour the local cuisine at one of the many restaurants. (BB) Day 6 | Rome Sightseeing and Free Time Your Local Specialist brings Rome’s rich history to life during your wonderful sightseeing tour. Visit St. Peter’s Basilica, featuring magnificent works of art. Your tour continues across the Tiber to view the Colosseum and see the ancient sites of Rome. Spend the rest of the day as you wish. From the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican Museums to the incredible fountains in Piazza Navona. (BB)

Day 7 | Rome – Florence Drive north through Umbria into the rolling countryside of Tuscany. In the Renaissance city of Florence, enjoy spectacular views of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo. Afterwards there is time to explore the Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo and Giotto’s Bell Tower. Don’t forget to shop for leather goods and 18-carat gold jewellery. (BB, D) Day 8 | Florence – Lucerne Region (2 Nights) Cross the Apennines to the great northern plain and pass the city of Milan. Continue north to the Swiss border and follow the scenic St. Gotthard route to Lake Lucerne in the heart of Switzerland. The landscape is breathtaking. (BB) Day 9 | Lucerne Orientation and Free Time Admire the sights of Lucerne during your morning orientation tour including views of the Chapel Bridge, the Jesuit Church and a visit to the Lion Monument, built to commemorate the Swiss Guards who died defending Louis XVI during the French Revolution. Spend free time shopping or perhaps take an Optional Experience up a mountain peak. (BB, D) Day 10 | Lucerne Region – Paris (2 Nights) Journey into France and pass the Vosges Mountains. See the vineyards as you travel through the great wine region of Burgundy. Arrive later in the elegant capital, Paris. This evening you might like to take a tour of the city and see the dazzling illuminations. (BB) Day 11 | Paris Orientation and Free Time See the sights during your orientation with views of the Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. Afterwards there is time for you to explore on your own. Tonight is the last evening of your holiday so you might consider a delicious dinner at a cosy bistro. (BB) Day 12 | Paris – London Head north from Paris across WWI battlefields of the Somme to Calais and take the ferry to Dover. Arrive shortly afterwards in London, where you say farewell to your Travel Director and travelling companions at the end of an amazing holiday. (BB) * Visit www.costsaver.trafalgar.com for all Unbeatable Features, guest reviews, definite departures and up-to-date information on itineraries.

A$3350 (per person twin share) TRIP CODE:

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11 Unbeatable Features* 11 Buffet breakfasts 4 Three-course dinners SAVINGS Past guest discount

Multiple trip discount

Young traveller discount

Triple room discount

SAVE up to A$138 p.p.

SAVE up to A$69 p.p.

A$270

A$10 p.p.

TRIP PLANNER 2020 DEPARTURES Price per Person Starts London

Ends London

Twin Single Share Supp.

Starts London

Ends London

Twin Single Share Supp.

20 May Wed 31 May Sun

3350 590

27 May Wed 07 Jun Sun

3350 590

29 Jul Wed 09 Aug Sun 3350 590 05 Aug Wed 16 Aug Sun

3350 590

03 Jun Wed 14 Jun Sun

3350 590

12 Aug Wed 23 Aug Sun

3350 590

10 Jun Wed 21 Jun Sun

3350 590

19 Aug Wed 30 Aug Sun 3350 590

17 Jun Wed 28 Jun Sun

3350 590

26 Aug Wed 06 Sep Sun

3350 590

24 Jun Wed 05 Jul Sun

3350 590 02 Sep Wed 13 Sep Sun

3350 590

01 Jul Wed 12 Jul Sun

3350 590

09 Sep Wed 20 Sep Sun

3350 590

08 Jul Wed 19 Jul Sun

3350 590

16 Sep Wed 27 Sep Sun

3350 590

15 Jul Wed 26 Jul Sun

3350 590

23 Sep Wed 04 Oct Sun

3350 590

22 Jul Wed 02 Aug Sun

3350 590

30 Sep Wed 11 Oct Sun

3350 590

Your price includes an amount of A$600 for the momentous Passion Play in Oberammergau. TRIP NOTES All prices are per person, twin share. Oberammergau Accommodation: Trafalgar has secured hotel accommodation either in Oberammergau or close by in the picturesque villages of the Bavarian Alps. Please note that single and triple rooms are not available for the Oberammergau stay. Solo travellers and triple share guests will be matched and accommodated in a twin room with a fellow solo Trafalgar traveller (of the same gender) for the duration of the stay. Hotel Information: Final hotel accommodation will be confirmed in 2019. For full savings conditions please visit www.costsaver.trafalgar.com/deals

Image: St Mark’s Basilica, Venice

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BOOKING CONDITIONS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION Large print version is available at: www.trafalgar.com

SUMMARY BOOKING AND CANCELLATION TERMS FOR HOLIDAYS EXCLUDING OBERAMMERGAU GUIDED HOLIDAY Deposit required Final Payment No of Days 45 days and over 44-22 days 21-8 days 7-1 days Departure Day/No show

AIR TICKETS $200 45 days Penalty Deposit 25% 30% 50% 100%

Deposit required Final Payment No of Days 45 days and over 44-22 days 21-8 days 7-1 days Departure Day/No show

EXTRA ACCOMMODATIONS

As per airline policy As per airline policy Penalty $75 plus airline charges $75 plus airline charges $75 plus airline charges $75 plus airline charges $75 plus airline charges

Deposit required No additional deposit required Final Payment In accordance with guided holiday No of Days Penalty 45 days and over $35 44-22 days Higher of $35 or 25% of accommodation price 21-8 days Higher of $35 or 30% of accommodation price 7-1 days 100% of accommodation price Departure Day/No show 100% of accommodation price

CHARGABLE TRANSFERS Deposit required Final Payment No of Days 45 days and over 44-22 days 21-8 days 7-1 days Departure Day/No show

No additional deposit required In accordance with guided holiday Penalty $35 Higher of $35 or 25% of transfer price Higher of $35 or 30% of transfer price 100% of transfer price 100% of transfer price

SUMMARY BOOKING AND CANCELLATION TERMS FOR HOLIDAYS INCLUDING OBERAMMERGAU GUIDED HOLIDAY Reservations on or before 30 Sept ’19 Initial Deposit A$300 Second Deposit A$470 (30 Sept ‘19) Reservations after to 30 Sept ’19 Deposit required A$770 Final Payment

90 days before departure

No of Days 170 days and over 169 - 120 days 119 - 46 days

Penalty Deposit A$420 A$770 100 % of Oberammergau supplement 45-22 days + 25% of land only price excl. Oberammergau 100 % of Oberammergau supplement 21-8 days + 30% of land only price excl. Oberammergau 100 % of Oberammergau supplement 7-1 days + 50% of land only price excl. Oberammergau 100 % of Oberammergau supplement Departure Day/No show + 100% of land only price excl. Oberammergau YOUR GUIDED HOLIDAY BOOKING Trafalgar Tours (Aust) Pty Ltd is the ‘Sales Company’; Trafalgar Tours Limited is the ‘Operator’; collectively these companies are referred to as ‘Trafalgar’. Your agreement is with Trafalgar and a contract is formed when you make a reservation with us that we accept. Enrolment in and payment for a guided holiday shall constitute acceptance by the guest of the terms and conditions in this brochure. These cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company. The invalidity of any provisions herein shall not affect the validity of any other provisions. The agreement shall be construed as though the invalid provision was not contained herein and was replaced with an enforceable provision as similar as possible to the original provision. Disclaimer Travel is personal and each individual’s goals and experiences may differ. Trafalgar will not be bound by, or liable for, any description, photograph, representation or warranty made by or provided by any independent third party sales representative, Travel Agent, or other person or entity relating to any holiday offered by Trafalgar. Departure Date The departure date is the date indicated on the Trafalgar confirmation. Security Security is a major concern to all of us and the situation globally is constantly changing. Events around the world, coupled with the “Travel Advisories” put out by various governments, may at times necessitate changes to the accommodations and itinerary or even trip cancellation. You must accept these risks involved in travel to any country that may experience security difficulties and accept responsibility for your own travel decisions. Oberammergau and Passion Play All Oberammergau inclusive holiday prices are indicative only and are subject to change including, but not limited to, hotels, meals, sightseeing inclusions, itineraries, transfers and transportation. Gold Seal Protection does not apply to the Oberammergau portion of the trip. Confirmed prices will not be available until 31 August 2019. All Oberammergau inclusive holiday deposits are non-refundable unless overall price increases by more than 15%, in which case guests are eligible to cancel without penalty. If the trip price decreases, guests will be entitled to the lower trip price. No Early Payment Discounts nor any other discounts are applicable to the Oberammergau portion of the trip. Deposit protection guarantee is not available on trips including the Oberammergau. Trafalgar has secured hotel accommodation either in Oberammergau or close by in the picturesque villages of the Bavarian Alps. Please note that single and triple rooms are not available for the Oberammergau stay. Solo travellers and triple share guests will be matched and accommodated in a twin room with a fellow solo Trafalgar traveller (of the same gender) for the duration of the stay. All services in Oberammergau are provided by a local agent, and hotel details will be advised by the Travel Director during the trip. NOTE: Where Oberammergau specific terms and conditions conflict with those for holidays excluding Oberammergau the specific Oberammergau terms and conditions shall prevail. WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE GUIDED HOLIDAY PRICE Inter-city Travel By private motorcoach, trains, cruises and ferries (see itineraries). Air Transportation Not included unless otherwise outlined in each itinerary page price panel. Guided Holiday By air-conditioned luxury motorcoaches. On London sightseeing and some Regional holidays, including the Middle East and Eastern Med, smaller motorcoaches without toilet facilities are used. If due to circumstances beyond our control motorcoaches are used otherwise than as advertised, a refund of $10 per person will be made. Toilets may be affected by higher altitude or extreme weather conditions such as freezing temperatures and for the comfort of those on board the motorcoach the toilets may have to be closed. In these circumstances additional rest breaks will be incorporated into the itinerary. Hotel Accommodation Prices are per person, based on two persons sharing with private bath or shower. Triple rooms may be available on selected holidays in limited numbers. Triple rooms will often feature one foldaway bed plus one double bed. Three adults may find these rooms small and suitcase space slightly restricted. They are generally more suitable for two adults and one child. Every effort has been made to reserve two-bed rooms; however, on some occasions, rooms with one double bed may be the only choice available.

AIR TICKETS

EXTRA ACCOMMODATIONS

Reservations on or before to 30 Sept ’19 Deposit required As per airline policy Final Payment

As per airline policy

Reservations after to 30 Sept ’19 Deposit required As per airline policy Final Payment (before departure)

As per airline policy

No of Days 170 days and over 169 - 120 days 119 - 46 days

Penalty $75 plus airline charges $75 plus airline charges $75 plus airline charges

Reservations on or before to 30 Sept ’19 Deposit required No additional deposit required Final Payment

No additional deposit required

Reservations after to 30 Sept ’19 Deposit required No additional deposit required Final Payment In accordance with guided holiday (before departure) No of Days Penalty 170 days and over $35 169 - 120 days $35 119 - 46 days $35

CHARGABLE TRANSFERS Reservations on or before to 30 Sept ’19 Deposit required No additional deposit required Final Payment

No additional deposit required

45-22 days

$75 plus airline charges

45-22 days

Higher of $35 or 25% of accommodation price

45-22 days

Higher of $35 or 25% of transfer price

21-8 days

$75 plus airline charges

21-8 days

Higher of $35 or 30% of accommodation price

21-8 days

Higher of $35 or 30% of transfer price

7-1 days

$75 plus airline charges

7-1 days

100% of accommodation price

7-1 days

100% of transfer price

Departure Day/No show

$75 plus airline charges

Departure Day/No show

100% of accommodation price

Departure Day/No show

100% of transfer price

These rooms will be allocated to single Travellers and couples first; other rooms may feature a single bed and rollaway bed, murphy bed or sleeper sofa. A limited number of twin rooms are available with our Shared Rooming service. Trafalgar shall not be responsible or liable for any claims or issues arising out of the shared rooming. Special room requests (adjacent, connecting or lower-floor rooms, as examples) must be made at time of booking. Special room requests are not guaranteed and are based on availability at time of check-in. Many hotels are 100% smoke-free, including all guest rooms, restaurants, lounges, meeting rooms and public spaces. Smoking in a non-smoking room may result in a fine. Substitute hotels may be used sometimes. We try to use hotels of similar standard. Hotel Frequent Traveller program points are not earned with hotels on Trafalgar holidays. Note hotel room sizes, standards, facilities and services provided may vary from country to country and region to region and are often local in style. Cruises Per person prices are based on two persons sharing a cabin with two berths, private shower and toilet. A limited number of single cabins are available at an extra cost. On Nile cruises, triple rooms are not available. Free WiFi Internet Service Complimentary WiFi service is available in many Trafalgar hotel guestrooms and/or the public areas of most hotels. In most countries complimentary WiFi is also provided on-board the motorcoaches except in remote locations. The WiFi on the motorcoaches uses the mobile phone network and as a result the connection will be slower than standard broadband and at times may not be available. Audio and Video streaming is not available using motorcoach WiFi. Please note that it is not available on train trips, or when the main Trafalgar motorcoach is not being used, such as on transfer motorcoaches and other local services. For further information on which countries WiFi is offered in as well as daily data allowances please refer to the Trafalgar website www.trafalgar.com/wifi. Travel Director Guided holidays are conducted in English by a professional Travel Director. In Egypt, only itineraries of 10 guests or more will be guided by a Travel Director. In Turkey and Israel holidays are conducted by a Local Expert. In the unlikely event that there are fifteen guests or less travelling on a departure, Trafalgar reserves the right to operate this departure on an individual basis with private transfers and individual arrangements. Please refer to the individual guided holiday. Itinerary extensions are operated on a locally hosted basis using regular English-speaking Local Host services. Meals Meals are included as detailed on itineraries. Sightseeing Experiences, entrance fees and an English-speaking Local Specialist (when required) are included as detailed in the itinerary pages. Transfers Between airports, hotels, railway stations and piers are included as indicated on each guided holiday itinerary. There will be no refund for missed or unused transfers. If you did not purchase your flights from Trafalgar, you will need to provide your arrival and departure flight information to Trafalgar at the time of booking. It is your responsibility to update Trafalgar with any changes to your flight schedule to ensure that you receive your transfers. Failure to do so may result in missing these services and no refund shall be due for missed arrival transfers resulting from missing or outdated flight information. Porterage Luggage handling of one suitcase per person, at each guided holiday hotel and porter service at airports for intra-air inclusive guided holidays, is included in the guided holiday price. Due to limited motorcoach capacity, a single bag is allowed with dimensions not exceeding 30”x18”x10” (76x46x25cm) and weight not exceeding 50 lbs. (23kg). Airlines may impose stricter weight and size limits for luggage and may also charge fees for checked luggage, including the first checked bag. Please check with your airline(s) directly for their most current luggage regulations and related fees. Trafalgar is not responsible for additional fees imposed by air carriers regarding luggage. A charge of US$6/CA$6 or local currency equivalent per travelling day will be collected by the Travel Director if a second piece of luggage is permitted to be carried, or if suitcase exceeds weight or size limits. This is not assurance that luggage in excess of limits on size, weight and number of pieces will be permitted on the motorcoach. Carry-on/hand luggage is restricted to one piece per person, not exceeding 12”x11”x6” (30x28x14 cm) to fit under your motorcoach seat or in the small overhead compartment. Carry-on/hand luggage handling is the responsibility of each guest and must be taken on and off the motorcoach by you each day of the guided holiday. Carry-ons with telescopic handles and wheels will not fit in the overhead compartments or under seats and

therefore, cannot be accepted as carry-on luggage. Trafalgar and Trafalgar’s affiliated entities shall not be liable for loss or damage to luggage or any guest’s belongings. Guests should immediately report lost items to the Travel Director who will assist in completing a lost property form that can be used for an insurance claim. Trafalgar cannot assist in locating lost items after the guest disembarks or completes the Trafalgar holiday. Tips/Gratuities Tips/gratuities are included for services on guided holiday, except to your Motorcoach Driver, Local Host, Local Specialists and Travel Director whose tips/gratuities should be extended on a voluntary, individual basis at the end of your holiday. Included tips/gratuities cover all services provided by dining-room waiters, housekeeping staff and porters at hotels. Optional Prepaid Gratuities If you have prepaid your gratuities to your Travel Director and Driver, this will be detailed within your holiday documentation. Please note that prepaid gratuities cover only the land portion of your holiday itinerary. We offer this option on the majority of our holiday itineraries. Please check the holiday price panels for the applicable holidays where this option is available. NOT INCLUDED IN GUIDED HOLIDAY PRICE Any items and matters not referred to above, including, airfares to and from your destination, air-related taxes and fees (except where specified); additional fees charged by airlines such as checked and/or excess luggage, seat selections and any other services; passport and visa fees; insurances of all kinds; tips/ gratuities to Travel Directors, Local Host, Local Specialists and Motorcoach Drivers; laundry; phone calls; minibar; beverages and meals not detailed in the itinerary; Optional Experiences; and all items of a personal nature. Additional taxes and surcharges may be collected by foreign governmental and non-governmental entities. The price does not cover costs and expenses, including your return home, if you leave the guided holiday whether of your own volition, our decision based on behaviour that disrupts the trip, due to illness, action by any government or other reason. This list is illustrative and not a complete list of every item not included. RESERVATIONS & PAYMENTS 1. Your guided holiday will be confirmed after receipt of a non-refundable, non-transferable deposit as detailed in the Summary Information table. We reserve the right to refuse a booking without giving any reason and shall in that event return any deposit received. If not received within 7 calendar days of booking, the reservation will automatically be cancelled. On certain departures, deposits may be required at time of booking to hold seats. 2. Air-inclusive bookings may require an additional non-refundable deposit or payment in full at the time of booking, see Air Arrangements section. 3. Final payment for your land reservation will be due prior to departure no later than as detailed in the Summary Information table. Payment in full will be required at time of booking for reservations made less than 45/90 days prior to the departure date. 4. Trafalgar reserves the right to cancel the reservation and impose cancellation charges if any payment is not received as detailed within the Summary Information table above. Trafalgar will not be responsible for lost land and/or air reservations. 5. Credit Card Bookings: Trafalgar should be advised of your credit card number when making your reservation directly with us. For security purposes, we are required to collect the guest’s credit card billing address, card expiration date and the customer verification code every time a payment is applied. A fee of 1% will be applied at the time of payment when paying by credit card. 6. Any special meal requirements, including allergies, must be provided at time of booking and are received on a REQUEST basis only. Trafalgar cannot assure special meal requests will be fulfilled and does not assume responsibility or liability if requests are not fulfilled. 7. Your Travel Agent shall hold all monies for each and every person named in the booking until the booking is confirmed at which time your Travel Agent shall provide those monies promptly to us. You consent to us depositing monies received by us as required by law. We will be entitled to keep interest earned on monies. You consent that all monies paid to us whether through your Travel Agent, by deposit or otherwise, may be disbursed by us as and when we see fit. Book & Pay Early Discounts Not available on holidays including Oberammergau. Discounts are applied at the time of booking, they are not applicable to the Oberammergau portion of any holiday and apply to the LAND-only portion of holidays featuring the “Book & Pay Early Discount”

in the price panel, and require full payment by the applicable discount deadline dates (see Your Savings section), but no later than 45 days prior to departure for land-only holidays. If full payment is not received by the correct date - as stated on the invoice - the discount will be removed and the booking will be re-priced. These discounts are not valid on all itineraries or departure dates; do not apply to optional extensions, airfares, government taxes and fees, air flight supplements, extra nights’ accommodation, transfers or any cruise portion of a holiday. Normal cancellation penalties apply. This offer is subject to availability, applies to new bookings only and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Travel Documents Provided full payment has been received travel documents will be sent in electronic format no later than 21 days prior to departure. You may opt to receive hard copy documents in which case these will be sent to you approximately 21 days prior to the departure date. If final payment is not received when due, costs to courier documents will be the responsibility of the Travel Agent. If you are leaving home earlier, please ask your Travel Agent to request your travel documents well in advance. Please also make sure that you provide your Travel Agent with the flight details that are booked independently no less than 21 days prior to flight departure date. Passports, Visas and other Entry/Exit Requirements All guests including children must be in possession of a machine-readable passport valid for 6 months after their trip return date along with applicable visas. Please refer to “Prepare For Your Trip” section. Due to government imposed security/ immigration measures, passport and emergency contact information is required for all guests prior to the release of travel documents. It is the guest’s sole responsibility to secure and/or pay for any and all visas, reciprocity fees, affidavits, immunizations, etc. that are required to be permitted entry into each destination. In some countries you may be subject to entry (reciprocity) fees and/or departure taxes/ exit fees which will be collected at the airports upon entry/departure by local government authorities. Please note that entry to any country may be refused even if the required information and travel documents are complete. For up-to-date detailed information on travel documents and visas, entry/ exit taxes and further information on entry and exit requirements please check with your Travel Agent or local consular services. Obtaining and carrying these documents is your sole responsibility. Trafalgar bears no responsibility for such information and will not be responsible for advising and/or obtaining required travel documentation for any guest, or for any delays, damages, and/or losses including missed portions of your holiday related to improper documentation or government decisions about entry. BOOKING CHANGES, CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS Booking Changes A fee of $35 or more per person, per change plus any further cost we incur, will be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed. Costs and charges may increase closer to the departure date that changes are made. We will try to make your requested change but it may not be possible. A change of guided holiday date or itinerary within 45/90 days of departure date will be treated as a cancellation. Cancellation fees will apply except when the change is to an earlier departure date and the guided holiday price is equivalent or greater, in which case a $35 (or more) per person amendment fee will be charged. You must also pay any charges imposed by airlines for any changes, including name and date changes. This can be up to 100% of the value of the ticket. Names Changes A fee of $50 per person will be charged for name changes or name corrections together with any airline penalties and other charges incurred. CANCELLATIONS AND CANCELLATION FEES Travel arrangements for any member of the party may be cancelled at any time by written notice by the person who made the booking. Please note the following: • If notice of cancellation is received by Trafalgar more than 45/90 days prior to the guided holiday departure date, deposit will be retained. • If full payment is not received 45/90 days prior to departure date, Trafalgar has the right to cancel your reservation. Trafalgar will not be responsible for lost reservations. • Notice of cancellation must be made in writing directly to Trafalgar or through your Travel Agent. Please also refer to Trafalgar Gold Seal Additional Protection. • If a person in a party cancels and there is a room change caused by

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this cancellation (such as a Twin/Double to Single, or Triple to Twin/ Double), charges for the new room type will be the responsibility of the remaining party. The charges detailed in the Summary Information table (includes GST), representing costs incurred by Trafalgar in cancelling your travel arrangements, will apply when notice of cancellation for Guided Holiday is given after the booking is confirmed. Please also refer to Trafalgar’s Gold Seal Additional Protection. • If a guest fails to join the guided holiday on the day of departure, cancellation fees will be 100% (unless the guest notifies us of the delay and joins the guided holiday later at their own expense). • Cancellation fees apply to additional accommodation and/or chargeable transfers prior to and after the guided holiday or cruise reserved through Trafalgar and are additional to any cancellation fees or other charges that may be levied by your Travel Agent. • Travel Agent fees and cancellation charges may also apply. • Airline Flights/Tickets: After deposit has been received, any change incurs a $35 service fee per person PLUS any additional change/ cancellation fee imposed by the Airline. Some airfares including published fares booked by Trafalgar are non-changeable and nonrefundable. See Air Cancellation Section. • Trafalgar is not responsible for other travel arrangements that you or your party has made outside Trafalgar and which are affected by our cancellations. If the reason for your cancellation is covered under your insurance, you may be able to reclaim these charges from your insurer. You or your Travel Agent are responsible to make the claim to your insurer. Illness or Absence Early return expenses are the guest’s responsibility. There is no refund for absence or early departure from a guided holiday, including but not limited to missed hotels, transfers, meals or sightseeing. Trafalgar urges you to purchase travel insurance to cover such circumstances. Trafalgar makes no representation or guarantees concerning reimbursement, scope of coverage, or other aspects of any travel insurance policy or claim. AIR ARRANGEMENTS Reservations/Ticketing If an air reservation is made by Trafalgar payment in full may be required for your airfare at the time of booking your flights in relation to your Trafalgar holiday to get you to the starting point of your holiday and from the ending point of your holiday. On receipt of full air payment your airfare, taxes and fuel surcharges are final. This will be regardless of future price fluctuations up or down. When booking a guided holiday including flights, you will be required, at the time of booking, to provide us the full name as detailed on the passport, passport number, date and place of issue for each guest. Changes to flight itineraries and name changes and/or corrections may either not be allowed or may result in penalties charged by the airline. These are the guest’s responsibility. Airlines (and other travel providers including Trafalgar) change prices and routes from time to time. All air routings are in the sole control of the airline and are subject to change at any time. Air Cancellation Cancellations incur a service fee of $35 per person, plus any airline penalties. Airline imposed penalties may be up to 100% of the air ticket price. Published Fares, Priced Match Fares, Promo Fares and some other airfares booked are non-refundable. Airline Availability Seats are limited in our contracted class of service and may not be available on every flight. Trafalgar does not hold block space on any airline and does not assure seat availability for every single guided holiday departure date. Airline Seating Not all airlines offer pre-assigned seats. Some may charge for pre-assigned seats. Any additional charge imposed by airlines will be at guests’ expense. Where pre-assigned seats are not offered or different seats are desired, guests must contact airline(s) directly to arrange seating assignments. Seating is solely under the airline’s control, as are itinerary changes due to flight delays and schedule changes. Trafalgar reserves the right to offer alternative schedules for itineraries affected by airline schedule changes and equipment. Flight delays, flight cancellation and schedule changes are the responsibility of the airline. Trafalgar will not be responsible or liable for such delays or rescheduling. Airline Special Requests Seat assignment and special meal requests can be requested at time of booking. Trafalgar does not assure the request will be granted. Frequent Flyer miles can be accrued on most air carriers. Upgrades using mileage are not permitted. Many airlines do not automatically add frequent flyer numbers to records for flights booked and ticketed by Trafalgar. It is the guest’s responsibility to request frequent flyer credit from the airline. Trafalgar shall not be responsible for matters concerning frequent flyer miles. GENERAL INFORMATION & CONDITIONS Guided Holiday Prices Are based on costs, charges, tariffs, rates, prices, taxes, levies, exchange rates and other considerations as of the production date of this brochure (see back cover). All are subject to change. No surcharges regarding cost or currency fluctuations will be made to the LAND only price once the deposit is received. No refund will be made on account of reduction of any of the above. If the total guided holiday price increases by more than 10%, guests will have the option to cancel the guided holiday within 7 days of notification of the surcharge without penalty. All prices are in Australian Dollars unless specified. Other Fees and Taxes Taxes and fees are subject to change without notice and will be confirmed at time of booking. Any additional fees charged by the airlines such as luggage handling, seat selections, and/or any other services are the sole responsibility of the guest(s). Additional air-related restrictions apply. Guided Holiday Participation On all guided holidays children under 5 years of age are not eligible to travel. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult, who will be responsible for their welfare and supervision. Alcoholic beverages will not be served to guests under the legal age for alcohol consumption in the country being visited. Minors under age 18 travelling to certain foreign countries must be accompanied by both parents or have a notarized letter of consent signed by the parent(s) not travelling. Trafalgar is not responsible for any losses if you fail to have appropriate documentation. If the other parent is deceased or the child has only one legal parent, a notarized statement must be obtained as proof. Trafalgar seeks to provide an enjoyable and memorable travel experience for all guests. Trafalgar welcomes guests with special needs or disabilities. Please note the following: - Guests must advise Trafalgar, at time of booking, of any physical, medical or other special needs that require accommodating. Trafalgar will make reasonable modifications to its policies, practices and procedures when necessary, unless doing so will fundamentally alter the nature of the services provided. - G uests must ensure they are medically and physically able to travel. - Trafalgar may impose safety requirements. Trafalgar may exclude an individual from participating in a guided holiday or an activity if the individual’s participation poses a threat to the health or safety of others. This decision, made solely by Trafalgar, to exclude an individual will be based on an individualized assessment based on reasonable judgment that relies on current medical evidence or on the best available objective evidence to determine the nature, duration and severity of the risk, the probability that potential injury will occur and whether reasonable modifications of policies, practices or procedures will mitigate the risk. No refunds will be given if the decision is made to exclude a guest. - Trafalgar does not provide personal devices (such as wheelchairs, hearing aids or prescription eye glasses) or services of a personal nature (such as

eating, toileting or dressing). A Traveller who requires services of a personal nature (eating, toileting or dressing, as examples) should strongly consider bringing a companion to provide such assistance and must understand that other Travellers, Travel Directors and Trafalgar Staff will not be available for such purposes. - Regrettably, motorized scooters are not allowed on guided holidays. - Trafalgar does not employ medical personnel. Any necessary medical attention must be sought at a local facility, if available, at the guest’s expense. Trafalgar is not responsible or liable for losses or costs incurred due to unavailability of medical services, or medical services obtained while on holiday, or for the quality of the care or services received. Medical care in other countries is not always comparable to care that you may receive in your local area. You are encouraged to purchase medical insurance that will cover you while on holiday. Your regular health insurance benefits may not apply abroad. - In purchasing your holiday, you attest that you are physically fit for it. If you have concerns please request additional details about your journey from your Travel Agent or Trafalgar. - Some guided holidays include rough terrain, extensive walking over cobblestone streets, uneven pavement, steps and/or locations which may not be easily accessible or accessible by wheelchair. During the guided holiday, Trafalgar may make arrangements with carriers, hotels and other independent suppliers to provide travel services. These parties are independent entities which Trafalgar does not control. Trafalgar cannot guarantee disability access or accommodations for guests travelling on international guided holidays. Many Optional Experiences are operated by independent third party suppliers, not Trafalgar. These are not part of the holiday package provided by us. Your contract will be with the operator of the experience. We are not responsible for providing of the experience, or anything that happens during the experience. Some experiences involve outdoor activities and/ or can be physically demanding. You must make your own decisions about experiences and participate only in activities that suit your physical ability: we suggest that you speak with your medical provider if you have questions about your abilities. We recommend you check whether any insurance you have also includes your participation in adventure activities you may undertake. Trafalgar may, in its sole discretion, decline booking any guest or remove any guest who cannot comply or refuses to comply with Trafalgar’s terms and conditions. If this occurs, you are responsible for the cost of travel back to your hometown and Trafalgar shall not be liable for your losses and no refund shall be provided. Behaviour We are here to provide the best services possible but in doing so we will not tolerate abusive or aggressive behaviour from our guests. We will refuse to deal with and may terminate the holiday of guests who assault our Company Representatives or who are abusive or aggressive. When you make a booking, you accept responsibility for the proper conduct of all members of your party during your stay. We reserve the right at any time to terminate the travel arrangements and/or cease to deal with any party member(s) whose behaviour, in the reasonable opinion of us or our suppliers, may cause danger, upset, disruption or distress to anyone else or damage to property. Full cancellation charges will apply and no refund will be made. We shall have no obligation to pay compensation or meet any costs or expenses (including but not limited to alternative accommodation and return transportation arrangements) guest may incur as a result of the travel arrangements being terminated. If you damage the accommodation in which you are staying or any property, you must reimburse the accommodation provider or property owner concerned for the cost of the damage before the end of your stay if the cost has been established by then or as soon as it has been established if later. You must indemnify us for the full amount of any claim (also including legal costs) made against us. Criminal proceedings may be instigated. Trafalgar is not responsible for any costs incurred concerning a guest removed from a guided holiday or aircraft, ship or train. Guests agree not to hold Trafalgar or any of its related entities liable for any actions taken under these terms and conditions. Young Traveller Discount The Young Traveller must be under age 18 on the departure date to be eligible for the discount, and must be accompanied by an adult, sharing a twin room. Only one Young Traveller discount per room. This discount can be combined with our Travel With Family and Friends Discount. The Young Traveller discount may not be applicable on certain itineraries or regions. Itinerary Variations Trafalgar strives to improve guided holiday itineraries, services and features. If improvements can be made, or if circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary, we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods multiple departures may operate, sometimes in reverse order; hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages. On guided holidays which include cruises, the ship may be changed for operational reasons. Departures in early and late season are potentially operated in cool weather conditions. As a result, itinerary variations may occur. Certain activities may not be precisely as described or may not be available due to seasonality or weather conditions. We will try to notify you or your Travel Agent of changes. If your enjoyment may be diminished by such limitations, please check with us or your Travel Agent before making a reservation. Trafalgar’s ‘Be My Guest’ experiences are unique and take place in singular locations. In the unlikely event that our local hosts are unable to welcome Trafalgar guests, Trafalgar will attempt to find an alternate experience or a highlight meal will be provided in place of the ‘Be My Guest’ experience. Holidays & Changes During local or national holidays, certain facilities such as museums, sightseeing trips and shopping may be limited or unavailable. In such instances itinerary changes are made by Trafalgar seeking to reduce inconvenience to guests. Such changes are deemed not to be a major change to the itinerary, and no compensation will be payable to guests. Holidays, closing days and other circumstances may necessitate a change of the day of the week for scheduled regional meals, sightseeing or other activities. If, you feel your enjoyment might be diminished by any of these circumstances please check with the respective national tourist office before selecting a specific departure date. Extended stays If you arranged with us to remain at a destination before or after your guided holiday, your stay will be at your sole expense as is the transfer to either the hotel or airport. Space is limited and if available is for up to three nights before and/or after each guided holiday. Breakfast and luggage handling is not included unless otherwise noted. Trafalgar does not provide complimentary transfers for guests booking pre-and post-night accommodations. However, inexpensive airport transfers can be purchased from Trafalgar. If your extra night accommodation is not the hotel where your guided holiday begins or ends, you will be responsible for your transfer arrangements at your own expense. Arrivals and departures It is essential to allow at least one day before and after your guided holiday if you are joining your Trafalgar guided holiday in London. For your comfort Trafalgar operates a daily seat rotation system and enforces a strict no smoking (including e-cigarettes) and no alcohol policy on board motorcoaches. Regular comfort stops are made on travelling days. Many hotels, restaurants, trains, cruises and other venues are 100% smoke free. Guided Holiday Cancellation Trafalgar reserves the right to cancel or

re-schedule any guided holiday departure in any circumstances, including in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made by Trafalgar any time prior to departure date of the guided holiday except when you failed to pay the final balance on time, Trafalgar will either refund the amount received for the guided holiday booking, or offer a comparable holiday if available. Trafalgar will refund any difference in price if the alternative is of a lower price however, the Guest will be responsible for additional costs if the alternative is priced higher. Trafalgar is not responsible for other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations and is not liable for any cancellation penalties incurred on other travel arrangements including air tickets. Travel Insurance Trafalgar recommends that all guests purchase comprehensive Travel Insurance. Certain countries have a requirement for foreign visitors to have valid medical insurance on entry. Trafalgar cannot be held responsible for denied entry if a guest is unable to provide details to authorities of insurance or denial of entry for any reason. Disclaimer of Warranties The Operator warrants only that the services shall be generally, though in view of the vagaries of travel, not necessarily precisely, as described, and subject to changes and the other terms and conditions herein. All other warranties, express and implied, including warranties of fitness for a specific purpose and merchantability are expressly excluded. There is no warranty that extends beyond the description of the face hereof. RESPONSIBILITY Complete Agreement These booking conditions, together with the other terms incorporated into this contract referred to below, represent the entire agreement between the parties. Changes The Operator shall be responsible to the guest for supplying the services and accommodations described in this brochure, except where they cannot be supplied or the itinerary is changed due to delays or other causes of whatever kind or nature beyond the Operator’s control. In such circumstances, the Operator will seek to supply comparable services, accommodations and itineraries and there shall be no refund in these circumstances. Disclaimer of Liability Neither Trafalgar nor the Operator nor its agents or affiliated entities (“released parties”) shall be responsible or liable for cancellations, acts of other service providers, diversions or substitution of equipment or any act, variation, postponement, omission or default by air carriers, land carriers, hoteliers or hotels, transportation companies, or any other persons providing services or accommodations to guests including any results thereof, such as changes in services, accommodations or facilities. Nor shall they be liable for loss or damage to luggage or property, or for injury, illness or death, or for any damages or claims whatsoever arising from loss, negligence or delay from the act, error, omission default or negligence of any person not its direct employee or under its exclusive control, including any act, error, omission, default, or negligence of any country, government or governmental authority, officer or employee. The released parties shall not be liable for indirect, special or consequential damages. All luggage and personal effects are at all times and in all circumstances at the risk of the guided holiday participant. Trafalgar recommends that guest obtain luggage insurance. After return at the end of the guided holiday, if lost articles are found and returned to the owner, a service fee will be charged. The Travel Directors, carriers, hotels and other suppliers who provide services on guided holiday are independent contractors; they are not agents, employees or servants of the Operator or its associated companies. All certificates and other travel documents for services issued by the Operator are subject to the terms and conditions specified by the carriers and suppliers and to the laws of the countries in which the services are supplied. Carriage by sea is subject to the Carrier’s Conditions of Carriage which are expressly incorporated into this contract, copies of which are available upon request. The released parties are not responsible for any criminal or other conduct by third parties, whether criminal, intentional, grossly negligent, negligent or otherwise. Additional Risks Additional risks and dangers may arise including, but not limited to, hazards of travelling in undeveloped areas, hazards of travel by boat, train, automobile, aircraft and other means of conveyance, animal interactions, forces of nature, political unrest, other unrest, hazardous local customs and practices, differing levels of sanitation, differing standards of safety, risks associated with water, food, plants, insects and differing animal regulation, accident or illness in areas lacking means of rapid evacuation or medical facilities, and acts of national and local governments and unrest and acts of others against governments. These risks are not an exhaustive list but are examples of many kinds of risks. You are voluntarily participating in these activities with the knowledge that there are significant dangers involved, and you hereby agree to accept any and all risks. As lawful consideration for the agreement with Trafalgar to participate in such trips and activities you agree you will not make a claim against Trafalgar, its related companies or its personnel or sue for bodily injury, emotional trauma, death, property loss or damage or other loss, cost or expense, however caused, as a result of or related to your contracting for, travelling to or from, or in any and every other way participating in the trip. You release Trafalgar, its related companies and its personnel from any and all claims, known or unknown, arising from contracting for, travelling to or from, and in any and every way participating in a trip. This release of liability and assumption of risk agreement is entered into on behalf of you and all members of your family and party, also including minors accompanying you. This agreement also binds your heirs, legal representatives and assigns. Safety Where the guest occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with a safety belt, neither Trafalgar nor the Operator nor its agents or co-operating organisations or service providers will be liable for any injury, illness or death or for any loss or damages or claims whatsoever arising from any accident or incident, if the safety belt is not being worn at the time of such an accident or incident. This exclusion and limitation of liability shall not be used to imply that the Operator or its agents or affiliated entities are liable in other circumstances. International Treaties Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time guests are not on board planes, transportation or conveyances. We rely on international convention which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all the benefits of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay to guests and luggage. Enrolment in and payment for a guided holiday shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the guest of the terms and conditions in this brochure. These cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company. Trafalgar Tours (Aust) Pty Ltd Limited Role Trafalgar Tours (Aust) Pty Ltd is only responsible for the services of reservations and ticketing. It does not accept any responsibility or liability for any of the acts, omissions or defaults, whether negligent or otherwise, of any of the companies of the Trafalgar group of companies. All matters arising in relation to the services provided by Trafalgar Tours (Aust) Pty Ltd, but not in respect of other things, are subject to the law of the state of New South Wales.

Errors and Omissions In the case of computer or human billing errors, we reserve the right to re-invoice participants with correct billing. Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy at the time of going to press; however Trafalgar cannot be held responsible for printing or typographical errors, or errors arising from unforeseen circumstances. Moreover, photographs and descriptions of locations or attractions are merely representative of conditions that existed at time of brochure printing and conditions may not be the same at the time of your journey. The airline(s) featured or nominated in this brochure do not by virtue of their endorsement of this brochure commit or represent themselves either as contracting with any purchaser of a holiday from Trafalgar group or as having any other legal relationship with them. All bookings made with any provider of any transport, facilities, meals, other goods or of any services are subject to terms and conditions and exclusions and/or limitations of liability imposed by them in relation to matters not covered particularly and expressly by our agreement with Trafalgar. If you decide that you do not want to visit a country or part of a country you intended to visit because of any law, condition or requirement of any government or governmental authority, official, servant or agent, you are responsible for any costs, expenses, charges, fees, losses or damage incurred as a consequence and any cancellation or amendment fees. None of the companies in the Trafalgar group of companies, or any of their servants or agents, accept any responsibility or liability for your acts, omissions, defaults, conduct, state of health, condition or circumstances. COMPLAINT PROCEDURES & CONSUMER PROTECTION Complaint Procedure If you have a problem during your holiday please inform Trafalgar’s Travel Director/Local Representative immediately, who will try to make things right. If the matter was not resolved locally, please write to Trafalgar’s Guest Relations Department at the address below within sixty (60) days of the end of the Trafalgar holiday, as it is important that you provide us the information quickly. Please quote your booking reference number and all relevant information. Failure to follow this procedure may delay or deny us the opportunity to investigate and rectify the problem, which may affect the way your complaint is dealt with and your rights under this contract. Data Protection To process your guided holiday booking, Trafalgar will need to use personal information for you and guests in your booking. Personal information may include each guest’s name, address, phone number, email address, passport number, and sensitive information such as health, medical, dietary, mobility, religious or other special requirements. This personal information may be passed on to other suppliers of your travel arrangements in addition to public authorities (such as customs and immigration), security and credit checking organisations, and otherwise as required by law. We may need to provide personal information to contractors who provide services to or for us (e.g. sending mail, providing marketing assistance, etc). This may involve sending personal information (including sensitive information) to other countries that may not afford the same level of protection of personal information. In making your booking, you consent to your personal data being passed to relevant third parties as set out above. We may also use the personal information you provide us to review and improve the guided holidays and services that we offer, and to contact you (by post, email and/or telephone) about other guided holidays and services offered by Trafalgar that you may be interested in. If you don’t want to receive this information, or if you want a copy of the personal information we hold about you, write to us at Trafalgar, Attn: TRAFALGAR TOURS (AUST) PTY LTD, TRAVEL HOUSE, LEVEL 2, 35 GRAFTON STREET, BONDI JUNCTION, NSW 2022. A fee may be charged for supplying you with this information as permitted by law. OTHER CONDITIONS Each guest is required to comply with the terms, conditions, requirements, laws, rules and/or regulations of any service provider, or any country or governmental authority, and shall be liable for any such non-compliance. Booking Arrangements Your booking arrangements can be made through your Travel Agent or with us directly. When you make a booking you must be at least 18 years of age at the time of booking. You are guaranteeing that you understand and have the authority to accept and do accept on behalf of yourself and all members of your party the terms of these booking conditions. We will deal only with the lead booking name in all subsequent correspondence and dealings. You are responsible for making all payments due, ensuring the accuracy of all personal details and other information supplied in respect of yourself and your party, notifying us of any changes or cancellations and for receiving correspondence and keeping your party informed. Additional Optional Experiences With Trafalgar, you will enjoy many famous highlights as included features on your guided holiday, at no extra cost. An exciting array of additional Optional Experiences and Activities may be made available to further enhance your experience. These Experiences and Activities are optional, and are offered at special preferential prices. They can be booked only after you start your guided holiday, as many of them are carefully programmed to coincide with highlights available at the time of your visit. A detailed list and cost of these will be included in your travel documentation as well as available on the Trafalgar website. You can book and pay for them through your Travel Director, by cash or credit card. Optional Experiences may vary due to seasonal conditions and require minimum guest participation. Prices are subject to change without notice. Please also see the relevant section of “Guided Holiday Participation” regarding limitation (exclusion) of our liability for Optional Experiences operated by independent third party suppliers. TRAFALGAR TOURS (AUST) PTY LTD (ABN 73 000 717 715) Travel House, Level 2, 35 Grafton Street, Bondi Junction, N.S.W. 2022 Telephone Numbers: SYD Metro area 9657 3333 All other areas 1 300 78 78 78 Fax: (02) 9657 3456 License No: 2TA00 1889 Tour Operators: Trafalgar Tours Limited, Travel House, Rue du Manoir, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 2JH, Channel Islands The Trafalgar group of companies has Marketing/Sales/Administrative offices/agents in: Australia, Canada, China, Guernsey, Hong Kong, India, Israel, United Kingdom, Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Thailand and the USA. For further information visit our website at: www.trafalgar.com This brochure supersedes any other prior brochure on the market. See back cover for brochure version and print date. Major Credit Cards Accepted

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