EUROPEAN EXPERIENCE 28 JUL DAY 1

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1 EUROPEAN EXPERIENCE 28 JUL to 10 AUG 2014 The European Experience is a great tour for first time Europe travelers, or those who don't want to worry about getting from city to city and would rather spend their time enjoying the must-see sites! 28 JUL DAY 1 MON JOHANNESBURG / AMSTERDAM This evening check- in for your flight at the KLM counters at OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg. 23h15 Depart on flight KL JUL DAY 2 TUE AMSTERDAM 10h20 Arrive Amsterdam, where you will be met and transferred to your tourist class, hotel. Rooms may not be ready this early in the morning. This afternoon view Dam Square and the Mint Tower. 30 JUL DAY 3 WED AMSTERDAM / RHINELAND (LUWIGSHAFEN) Breakfast. We drive via Arnhem to the German border and to the impressive city of Cologne to view its magnificent gothic Cathedral. Time for lunch (own account) before following the banks of the Rhine to the village of Boppard where we embark for our scenic Rhine Cruise past clinging vineyards and towering castles (weather permitting). Finally we arrive in our Rhineland hotel for dinner and overnight. 31 JUL DAY 4 THUR RHINELAND (LUWIGSHAFEN) /MUNICH/INNSBRUCK INNSBRUCK (IGLS) Breakfast. Today we drive on to fun-loving Munich in Bavaria to view the Glockenspiel in Marienplatz, Olympic stadium and the Hofbrauhaus. We continue along the Inn Valley and into the Austrian Tyrol where we arrive in the picturesque town of Innsbruck. Your orientation tour of this Hapsburg city shows us the Golden Roof and ski-jump. Don t miss a visit to the Swarovski Crystal factory shop. Dinner ner in your hotel. 01 AUG DAY 5 FRI INNSBRUCK (IGLS) / VENICE (MARGHERA) Breakfast. You head off for the Brenner Pass and an exhilarating drive through the Alps to Italy. The splendid scenery continues as we drive through the Dolomites to the romantic city of Venice where a canal cruise to St. Mark's square is included. We see St. Mark's Basilica, the ornate Doges Palace and visit a traditional glass-blowing workshop for a demonstration of this long-established skill before free time to take an optional gondola serenade! Dinner in your hotel 02 AUG DAY 6 SAT VENICE (MARGHERA) / ROME Breakfast. This morning we drive along the Veneto plain via Bologna over the Apennine Mountains before arriving in Tuscany. Then through Umbria and Lazio to the cradle of the Roman civilisation - the Eternal City that is 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. 03 AUG DAY 7 SUN ROME AT LEISURE Breakfast. Your morning sightseeing tour with a local guide takes you to visit St. Peter s Basilica, one of the holiest Christian sites in the world. Cross the River Tiber and admire views of the iconic Colosseum and the Forum. There is free time later to marvel at the tapestries in the Vatican Museum and take a trip to Tivoli Gardens to see the incredible fountains. Rome is full of wonderful sights, not to be missed! 04 AUG DAY 8 MON ROME / FLORENCE (CALENZANO) Breakfast. We leave Rome to drive through Tufa hills and then into 'Chiantishire' with its fields of tobacco, sunflowers and abundant vineyards. Soon we arrive in the Renaissance city of Florence where after a visit to Piazzale Michelangelo to enjoy spectacular views of the city, you have time on your own to visit Piazza Signoria, the Duomo and Giotto's Bell-Tower. Time to shop for beautiful leather goods and 18-carat gold jewellery or to perhaps visit one of the city's many Art Galleries and Museums before going to your hotel for dinner and overnight Information correct as of Nov E&OE

2 05 AUG DAY 9 TUE FLORENCE (CALENZANO) / LAKE LUCERNE Breakfast. Today cross the Apennines to the great northern plain and pass by the city of Milan. Head north to the Swiss border passing the stunning Lake Como and continue on the scenic Gotthard route to Lake Lucerne. 06 AUG DAY 10 WED LAKE LUCERNE AT LEISURE Breakfast. Orientation tour of this medieval town on the banks of the River Reuss and the lake shows us the Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument and the onion domed Jesuit Church. Then you have time to join an optional tour to ascend a nearby mountain peak and later this afternoon perhaps shop for delicious chocolates and precision-made timepieces. Dinner in your hotel 07 AUG DAY 11 1 THUR LAKE LUCERNE / PARIS Breakfast. This morning we travel through Basel to France where we skirt the Vosges Mountains on our way into wine region of Burgundy. We pass charming French villages, castles, and acres of vineyards we travel to the French capital the elegant and exciting city of Paris! This evening, why not take an optional tour of the city and see the dazzling illuminations! 08 AUG DAY 12 1 FRI PARIS AT LEISURE Breakfast. This morning your knowledgeable local guide will show you views of the Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral and more all feature on our morning sightseeing tour. Then you're free to stroll along the banks of the Seine, admire the works of the great masters in the Louvre or perhaps visit Montmartre and the Sacré Coeur. Tonight why not experience this city s legendary nightlife? 09 AUG DAY 13 1 SAT PARIS / JOHANNESBURG Breakfast. Check out your hotel at 10h00, the remainder of the day is at leisure to enjoy all that Paris has to offer. Transfer to the airport in the late afternoon. 23h20 Depart on Air France flight AF AUG DAY 14 09h50 Arrive Johannesburg SUN JOHANNESBURG ITINERARY AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE PRICE PER PERSON: R sharing in a twin room R single room R child 5-17 years (at date of travel) sharing with two adults. Only one child may share a room with two adults. EXCLUDES MANDATORY AIRPORT TAXES OF R PER PERSON AS PER ABOVE ITINERARY PRICE INCLUDES: Economy class airfare Johannesburg on Air France Transportation on Trafalgar luxury, air-conditioned coach with reclining seats 11 nights in comfortable tourist class accommodation with en suite facilities Continental buffet breakfast whilst on tour, 5 Three-course dinners - see day by day itinerary Amsterdam See Dam Square and the Mint Tower. Cologne View the Gothic cathedral. Rhine Valley Cruise the romantic Rhine. ( subject to weather) Munich See the Olympic Stadium, the Glockenspiel in the Marienplatz and the Hofbräuhaus. Innsbruck View the famous Golden Roof and the ski-jump. Venice Cruise by private boat to St. Mark's Square. Visit a traditional glass-blowing workshop. Rome Visit St. Peter's Basilica. View the Forum and the Colosseum. Florence Enjoy panoramic views from Piazzale Michelangelo. Admire Florentine leatherwork. Swiss Alps Picture-book scenery. Lucerne Visit the Lion Monument and see the medieval old town. Information correct as of Nov E&OE

3 Paris View Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral & the Eiffel Tower All hotel service charges, local taxes, baggage handling and hotel tips are included Services of a professional Trafalgar Tour Director, Specialised local guides in Rome and Paris Audio headsets provided throughout Chartis Medical Travel Insurance - valid to 69 years and a maximum of 14 days travel. Terms & conditions apply full details on request. Additional cost for Senior cover years R per person, years R per person Travel Club Representative dependant on minimum 40 passengers KNOW BEFORE YOU GO INFORMATION Please visit website and click on Europe & Britain. This information covers country information, baggage, what to pack, weather, budgeting for optional excursions, meals, gratuities etc. NOT INCLUDED: - * Italian Schengen Visa * Gratuities for Tour director, guides and drivers * Drinks & items of a personal nature* Optional tours * excess baggage charges * Transportation to/from OR Tambo Airport* Courier of final documents to your door (RSA only) R 275 per address (extra may be applicable for outlying areas) ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO: - Price increase due to currency fluctuation ZAR / EUR, Airfare increase & schedule changes, EFT payments, Government tax & airline fuel surcharge increase (without notice), Minimum number of 40 full paying passengers. Changes to confirmed reservation will incur an administration fee of R 600 per person, plus any additional costs related to the amendment. IMPORTANT BOOKING INSTRUCTIONS: In order to book please send us a completed booking form and clear copies of all passports. To secure your reservation a non-refundable / non transferable deposit of R 6000 per person is required within 4 days of confirmation. Internet transfers are welcome. Unfortunately we don t accept credit card payment. FULL PAYMENT DUE 16 MAY 2014 A penalty of 5% of the outstanding balance will be incurred per week for late payment Prices are not guaranteed until full payment has been received and air tickets have been issued Call the day before making final payment to confirm the outstanding balance due to currency and airport tax fluctuations Documents will only be sent by courier 30 days prior to departure - We are NOT able to provide documents prior to this time. PAYMENTS: * EFT/ Internet payments are preferred * Credit Card payments are not accepted * Teletransmission costs (payments made from outside South Africa) bank charges charged to the Megatrav will be charged to the passenger * Cash Payments; bank charges of 1.5% of the total amount per deposit will be charged to the passenger * Cheque Payments; bank charges of R15 per cheque will be charged to the passenger * CONTACT DETAILS: To book and/or obtain full information, terms and conditions call us on or fax or you@megatrav.co.za DOMESTIC FLIGHTS: You can book your own domestic flights on the following websites: Kulula / SAA / Mango Ensure that there is at least three hours connecting time between your domestic flights and the international flights. EXTENSION TO TOUR: - Should you wish to extend AFTER the tour, an additional cost of R per person, plus any additional airfare and airport taxes will be applicable (requests required at least 10 weeks prior to departure) After full payment has been received no extensions or amendments will be possible. Should you wish to extend in London a UK visa will be required. Information correct as of Nov E&OE

4 TRAVEL INSURANCE: - Details on benefits and policy wording available on request. Should you be extending your tour additional Medical Travel Insurance can be R 30 per (under 69 years only) person/ per additional day, valid for maximum 5 days. Should you be extending for longer than 5 days a separate individual Medical travel Insurance may be purchased. GRATUITIES TIPPING: - We acknowledge that South Africans are unaccustomed to tipping, however this is customary and the staff rely on tips to supplement their income. We suggested that you budget EUR 100 per passenger for gratuities. SOUTH AFRICAN PASSPORT HOLDERS REQUIRE AN ITALIAN SCHENGEN VISA PASSPORTS TO BE VALID FOR AT LEAST 6 MONTHS AFTER YOUR RETURN TO SOUTH-AFRICA & MUST HAVE AT LEAST 2 CLEAN PAGES TEMPORARY PASSPORTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED SOUTH AFRICAN PASSPORT HOLDERS REQUIRE A ITALIAN SCHENGEN VISA Passports must be valid for minimum of 6 months from date of departure and must have at least four clean pages TEMPORARY PASSPORTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED Please note: The Italian Schengen visa will be valid for all the countries visited on the itinerary for South African passport holders Non South African passport holders must check with the consulates for all the countries to be visited if a visa is required. No visas are issued in South Africa for non-south African passport holders unless they have a residents permit (stamped into their passport) for South Africa Your visa can only be applied for after you have received all your documentation. We strongly suggest that you contact the relevant authority prior to submitting your visa application. Children must have an unabridged birth certificate when applying for the Schengen visa ITALIAN SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION IS TO BE PERSONALLY SUBMITTED CAPAGO My-Europe Europe-Visa is the approved intermediary for the General Consulate of Italy in Johannesburg, Consulate of Italy in Cape Town, Embassy of Italy in Pretoria and the Italian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs. to make an appointment. CAPAGO offices are open from Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. CAPAGO Call Centre and Chat Online (*) open weekdays Mondays to Fridays from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm Saturdays and Sundays: closed (*) The Online Chat is connected to their mailbox after-hours. Call centre: Any Schengen visa issued by Italy will also be valid in the following Schengen Countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Sweden You need to submit your application to one of the below four locations dependant on where you live: The Pretoria Embassy issues visas ONLY Namibia & Lesotho passport holders. Please contact embassy directly The Italian Embassy 796 George Ave., ARCADIA Tel: /25 Fax: (Consular) visti.pretoria@esteri.it Web: Office hours: Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri: 09h30-12h00 Wed also: 14h00-16h00 Tue: CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC JOHANNESBURG OFFICE - ONLY for residents of FREE STATE, NATAL, GAUTENG, PRETORIA, MPUMULANGA, LIMPOPO & NORTH WEST Inanda Greens Business Park, Wierda Gables Building Block B (Ground floor) 98 Albertyn Avenue corner Katherine Street, SANDTON On Saturdays (by appointment only) from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. (N.B. No passport collection on Saturdays). infoitaly-jnb@myeuropevisa.com Phone: (087) Fax: (011) CAPE TOWN OFFICE - ONLY for residents of NORTH, WEST & EASTERN CAPE Ground Floor, Old Warehouse Building, Black River Park South, 2 Fir Street, Observatory, Cape Town, infoitaly-cap@myeuropevisa.com Phone: (087) Fax: (021) Information correct as of Nov E&OE

5 DURBAN OFFICE - ONLY for residents of KWAZULU-NATAL (Via Durban Capago Satellite Center) Unit G002 Pencarrow Office Park, number 8 Pencarrow Crescent, Armstrong Avenue, La Lucia, infoitaly-dbn@myeuropevisa.com Phone: (087) Fax: (011) SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL INFORMATION REGARDING SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION. All information has been extracted from this website. Visa applications must be lodged at least 20 calendar days before the intended visit. Appointments are to be made on line. Minimum duration of issue is 7 days. In agreement with Schengen regulation, applications are not accepted earlier than 3 months before the date of departure. Consulate's Visa Fees Visa type Validity Entry Price Short-stay visa 1 to 90 days maximum on a 6 month period Multiple 60 Adult (equivalent ZAR) 35 Minors from 6 to 12 years old (equivalent ZAR) Free under 6 years old Capago's Service Fees Service Fees (*) File (**) Terms Per application Fees 24 Euro (equivalent ZAR) Free under 6 years old INCOMPLETE VISA APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS WILL RESULT IN THE VISA BEING REFUSED. THE TRAVEL CLUB CANNOT MAKE ANY APPOINTMENTS ON YOUR BEHALF Information correct as of Nov E&OE

6 OPTIONAL TOURS (not included in package price) Note: A selection of these tours will be offered to you according to departure date. This selection will vary due to seasonal conditions and museum opening days and times. Visa, Mastercard and American Express payments will be accepted in Euros only. To help your pre-tour budgeting we suggest that you allow approximately EURO 70 per day for optional excursions. AMSTERDAM Dinner at the Sea Palace & Canal Cruise Euro 52 AMSTERDAM Dinner in a 14th century Merchant's House & Canal Cruise Euro 60 AMSTERDAM Dinner in a Dutch Village Euro 52 FLORENCE Artistic Highlights Euro 34 FLORENCE Jewels of the Renaissance Euro 34 INNSBRUCK Horse & Carriage Ride Euro 35 INNSBRUCK Tyrolean Evening Euro 38 LUCERNE Folklore Show with Drinks SF 67 LUCERNE Lake Cruise SF 37 LUCERNE Mount Pilatus SF 78 LUCERNE Swiss Experience SF 147 PARIS Dinner & Montmartre or Seine Cruise or Eiffel Tower Visit. Bon appetit! Euro 61 PARI Dinner and Cabaret Euro 113 PARIS Illuminations & the Eiffel Tower or the Seine Cruise Euro 31 PARIS Moulin Rouge Cabaret and Dinner Euro 144 PARIS The Louvre & Seine Cruise or Montmartre, or Eiffel Tower Euro 45 PARIS Versailles - The Palace and Gardens Euro 58 ROME Ancient and Christian Rome Euro 33 ROME Evening Tour: Fountains and Dinner Euro 56 ROME Introduction to Rome by Night Euro 31 ROME Ostia Antica Euro 36 ROME Roman Highlights Euro 62 ROME Tivoli and Dinner Euro 59 (without dinner 40) ROME Vatican Museums & the Sistine Chapel Euro 37 ROME Visit to Piazza Navona, Roman dinner and concert Euro 59 VENICE A guided tour of St. Mark s Basilica & the Doges Palace Euro 34 VENICE Gondola Serenade Euro 32 VENICE Venetian Highlights Euro 60 VENICE Venice by night Euro 43 PRICES AND TOUR ITINERARIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Please visit website experience-2013/optionals for full description of tours Information correct as of Nov E&OE