Indulgence EUROPEAN 25 MAY 19 JUNE COUNTRIES IN AN AMAZING 26 DAYS

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1 eva E U R O PEA N TO U RS IN OUR 22 nd YEAR! A TOUR LIKE NO OTHER EUROPEAN Indulgence CRUISE & LAND TOUR 25 MAY 19 JUNE COUNTRIES IN AN AMAZING 26 DAYS ITALY: Naples, Messina, Lake Como, Trento, Gorizia, MALTA: Valletta; SPAIN: Barcelona; FRANCE: Marseille/ Aix de Provence SLOVENIA: Nova Gorica, HUNGARY: Heviz, Budapest A Perfect blend of European Holiday...in unparalleled style 26 DAY Luxury EUROPEAN TOUR Like no other $9,995PP TWIN SHARE AIR FARE INCLUDED CALL: (02)

2 Welcome to EUROPEAN Indulgence CRUISE & LAND TOUR For more than 2 decades we have been offering unique European experiences with our personalised fully escorted tours. Born in former Czechoslovakia, I am fluent in five languages. I accompany each group and guarantee you a hassle-free, all-inclusive holiday experience with unparalleled inclusions. All your sightseeing, cultural events, guides and driver s tips are included. It gives me enormous satisfaction to see so many of our travellers returning year after year. Eva Santo Director and Tour Leader Eva Santo 26 DAY Luxury EUROPEAN TOUR Like no other Itinerary ARRIVE DEPART 25 May Sat Depart SYDNEY via Doha for Milan May Sun Arrive Milan Milan and transfer to Genoa Port where we ll board our cruise ship MSC Bellissima May Mon Naples /Pompei Italy Where will we be visiting? NAPLES: 3rd largest Italian city with wealth of cultural assets; two royal palaces, three castles, and ancient ruins. Narrow streets and weathered courtyards are dotted with a plethora of workshops and boutiques. Also here you ll find the country s best pizza, pasta and espresso! MESSINA, SICILY: Trading city with a history dating back to the 8th century B.C See also CASTELMOLA with unparalleled views of Mount Etna and TAORMINA a mandatory stop for the European aristocracy after Goethe praised its beauty VALLETTA: tiny capital of MALTA established in the 1500s. Small, but full of sights; described by UNESCO as one of the most concentrated historic areas in the world. BARCELONA, SPAIN: unique blend of Catalan culture, and amazing Gaudi architectural works. MARSEILLE / Aix en Provence, FRANCE: Aix - birthplace of Paul Cézanne. the city of art, light and activity. If you sit at only one French sidewalk café outside of Paris, it should be here! 28 May Tues Messina / Taormina Sicily, Italy May Wed Valletta, Malta May Thurs At sea 31 May Fri Barcelona, Spain June Sat Marseille / Provence, France June Sun Genoa, Italy 1700 After disembarking we travel by coach to the spectacular LAKE COMO in the Lombardy region. We stay 3 nights in Como at the majestic and prestigious Palace hotel in the city centre. We ll dine each night at one of the hotel restaurants.

3 ITINERARY 3 JUNE COMO ITALY After breakfast we ll explore Lake Como by private boat. See the delightful towns of Bellagio and Menaggio with its 19th century piazza and view the breathtaking scenery featuring sumptuous lakesides villas and gardens. Dinner at the hotel. 4 JUNE COMO- ITALY Free day. Como s lakeside location is stunning and its narrow pedestrian lanes are a pleasure to explore. Stendhal describes it as the most beautiful place in the world. Enjoy the lively squares, cafes, museums and shops where you can buy the genuine silk scarves and ties as Como has been a hub of silk production, which continues today. Dinner at the hotel. 5 JUNE TRENTO - ITALY Today we travel to Trento- Capital of Trentino region in northern Italy, until 1919 part of Austria. Conquered by the Romans in the 1st century B.C. you ll find a picturesque Medieval and Renaissance centre with ancient buildings and castle. We stay 2 nights at Grand Hotel Trento in the city centre. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner at the hotel. 6 JUNE TRENTO ITALY After breakfast meet our local guide for half day tour. Enjoy the unique charm of a Renaissance Alpine city, where history is art. See architecture, nature and museums that have made Trento a cultural hotspot. Dinner at the hotel. Castle, Gorizia Italy Lake Como, Italy 8 JUNE GORIZIA ITALY NOVA GORICA SLOVENIA After breakfast enjoy a half day tour of Gorizia and Nova Gorica. See the beautiful castle, churches, piazza, residences etc. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner at the local restaurant. 9 JUNE - 16 JUNE HEVIZ, HUNGARY...for the ultimate wellness experience Today we depart to Hungary s famous spa town of Heviz with Europe s largest thermal lake. Its curative properties were already known in the Roman era. We stay 7 Nights at the Four-star luxury Hotel Carbona, in central location, offering exceptional cuisine, wonderful spa facilities, huge swimming pool, and its own thermal bath built in Roman style. The picturesque town is full of cafes, shops and music teeming with culture and art. After taking a dip in its magical lake, take a walk around and discover what else makes this town so special. Enjoy the refreshing stay that includes daily buffet breakfast and dinner, health check and 12 spa treatments each lasting 20 minutes (massages, mud packs etc). Heviz, Hungary 7 JUNE GORIZIA...also known as Berlin of ITALY We depart to Gorizia on the border with Slovenia. After the cold war the city was divided in two parts, where three-fifths of its territory went to Yugoslavia. Today Gorizia and Nova Goriza (the Slovene part of the city) have no boundaries and you ll be able to walk in both countries, while staying in one city! We stay 2 nights in the modern Best Western hotel in the old city centre. Dinner at the local restaurant. Indulgent Massages

4 ITINERARY 16 JUNE BUDAPEST, HUNGARY After breakfast we depart for the Hungary s capital. We stay 2 nights at the luxury Hotel Thermal located on the picturesque Margaret Island on the Danube river in the heart of the city. Enjoy daily buffet breakfast and dinner at the newly renovated dining room. After dinner meet our local guide for a short walk to our boat for a spectacular evening cruise on the river Danube. 17 JUNE BUDAPEST, HUNGARY 10 am meet our local guide for a half day sightseeing tour to explore all the major sights of the capital often called the Paris of the East. Trento, Italy 18 JUNE BUDAPEST DOHA AUSTRALIA 6:30 am we depart for Budapest airport for our flight to Australia via Doha. 19 JUNE ARRIVE AUSTRALIA Heviz, Hungary Como, Italy Aix en-provence Statue, Paul Cezanne Town Centre What have previous travellers said about us and their experience? Trento, Italy Messina, Sicily Harbor Strait Thank you for a wonderful, magical tour. We never had to concern ourselves with anything knowing that we were in good hands. It exceeded our expectations. Rhonda and John King, QLD well planned tour relaxing although we were on the go. We appreciated we had time in each city, and not to be changing hotels every day. Eva you really went far and beyond. John and Jeannie Peck. Gwandalan NSW Budapest, Hungary If any of my friends are interested in your type of tour, I would have no hesitation to recommend you. Lois Mulley, Old Bar NSW John and I would like to thank you so much for the wonderful experience of the tour. Your expertise and care for all of us was beyond exceptional. The hotels, tours, food, local knowledge, currency information and companionship was more than outstanding. It was a very We loved everywhere we went and when people say What was your favourite place... It is difficult to answer as it was all wonderful. I did love the spa! Jennie and Richard Cox, Bowral NSW Very good individual attention and attention to detail. Very good guides and introduction to the countries and cities. Alan Robertson, Mosman, NSW Bratislava Castle

5 cost Included in the 26 Day European Tour Return Economy class air fare with Qatar MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE: 7 Nights on the luxury MSC Bellissima cruise ship. BALCONY stateroom cabin. All meals and Port charges COMO, ITALY: 3 Nights at the 4 star Luxury Palace hotel, daily buffet breakfast and 3 course dinners. Sightseeing tour by private boat TRENTO, ITALY: 2 Nights at the 4 star Luxury Grand hotel with daily buffet breakfast and dinner. Sightseeing tour GORIZIA, ITALY: 2 Nights at the 4 star Best Western hotel with daily buffet breakfast and dinner. Sightseeing tour HEVIZ, HUNGARY: 7 Nights at the 4 star Superior Hotel Carbona with daily breakfast and dinner. 12 spa treatments BUDAPEST, HUNGARY: 2 Nights at the luxury 4 star Superior Hotel Thermal, with daily buffet breakfast and dinner. Private cruise on the Danube and sightseeing tour. Airport, Port, City and Hotel Taxes Transfers from Milan airport to Genoa Port and all European transfers by deluxe coach Guide assistance throughout Entrance fees and Porterage $9,995PP TWIN SHARE AIR FARE INCLUDED $9,995 Per Person Twin Share $2,500 Single Supplement includes cabin with Balcony or $2,050 Single Supplement includes Ocean view cabin Business class upgrade available BOOKING CONDITIONS Cancellation 60 days prior to departure forfeit all deposit Cancellation 42 days prior to departure forfeit 100% of the total cost. Eva European Tours Organising and Escorting Groups to Europe since 1996 IATA # Ph: (02) Mobile: eva@spatours.com.au eva E U R O PEA N TO U RS