EUROPE & ISRAEL CRUISE

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1 EUROPE & ISRAEL CRUISE $4199 PER PERSON TWIN SHARE ITALY GREECE ISRAEL CYPRUS CROATIA THE OFFER A perfect combination of relaxation and exploration; there s nothing quite like a Mediterranean cruise. Sailing on sapphire waters, docking in grand cities and ancient ports, exploring maze-like streets and soaking up the sunshine at a chic waterfront cafe, it s an experience we all need to have at least once. On this 18 day journey, you can do just that - plus a whole lot more. Italy, Greece, Israel, Cyprus and Croatia are yours to discover on this magical fly, tour and cruise package. Enjoy free time and a half day guided tour of the romantic city of Venice, see the Rialto Bridge and St Mark s Square; wander the maze-like streets of Bari, which were so built as to confuse invading pirates; dock overnight in Israel s third largest city of Haifa, a cultural melting pot home to three of the world s largest religions; soak up the glamorous island lifestyle of Mykonos; explore the medieval walled old town of Rhodes; and so much more! With return international flights, three nights quality hotel accommodation, a 12 night cruise aboard the sophisticated MSC Lirica ship, English-speaking tour leader and guide and more, this is a dazzling Mediterranean escape you do not want to miss. INTERIOR CABIN $4199 OCEAN VIEW CABIN $4999 BALCONY CABIN $5499 * all information provided in this brochure is subject to both change and availability. Prior to purchase please check the current live deal at tripadeal.com.au or contact our customer service team on for the most up-to-date information. If you have already purchased this deal, the terms and conditions on your Purchase Confirmation apply and take precedence over the information in this brochure.

2 THE ITINERARY Day 1 Australia Venice Today depart from Sydney, Melbourne, *Brisbane, *Adelaide or Perth for your flight to Venice, Italy! Fly with Emirates, Qantas, Etihad Airways, Singapore Airlines or Virgin Australia to name a few (subject to availability). Meals included: In-Flight Day 2 Welcome to Venice Upon arrival into Venice, be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight: Hotel Lugano Torretta or similar, Venice Meals included: None Day 3 Venice Guided Tour After breakfast, be transferred to Venice Tronchetto, where you will take a boat to San Marco Square for a half day guided tour of Venice (2 hours). The tour begins from the magnificent Piazza San Marco (St Mark s Square), one of the most beautiful squares in the world and the centre of Venetian life. The Basilica of San Marco (St Mark s Basilica) and the Palazzo Ducale (Doge s Palace) stand around the square (entrance not included). The church was built to house the body of St. Marc, transported from Alexandria in 828AD. Inside the basilica, take time to admire the beautiful decorations and the magnificent Byzantine mosaics (entrance not included). The tour will then continue onwards to Rialto Bridge, an icon of the city. Upon conclusion of the tour, enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Overnight: Hotel Lugano Torretta or similar, Venice Meals included: Breakfast Day 4 Venice Begin 12 Night MSC Cruise Departs 4:30pm After breakfast and a morning at leisure, be transferred to the cruise terminal to embark on a wondrous 12-night Mediterranean cruise aboard the MSC Lirica. The cruise departs at 4:30pm. Meals included: Breakfast;Dinner Day 5 Bari, Italy 12:00pm 5:00pm Dock for the afternoon in Bari. The city is designed with an entrancing jumble of streets that call out to be explored. Situated at the far end of Corso Cavour, Bari s labyrinth of seemingly endless passages, weaving through courtyards and under arches, were originally designed to spare the inhabitants from the wind and throw invaders into a state of confusion. Here, life is very much lived outdoors, and on summer evenings it s full of people sitting outside their kitchen doors. Day 6 At Sea Day 7 Heraklion (Iráklion), Crete, Greece 8:00am 6:00pm The best way to arrive in Heraklion is by sea - it s the traditional approach and is still the one that shows the city in its best light. As you approach, see Mount Yioúhtas rising behind, the heights of the Psilorítis Range to the west, the great fortress guarding the harbour entrance and the city walls encircling and dominating the oldest part of town. Heraklion has superb fortifications, a fine market and atmospheric old alleys to visit when you alight from your cruise. Day 8 At Sea

3 THE ITINERARY Day 9 Haifa, Israel Arrive at 7:00am Haifa, a large port in northern Israel, is the perfect setting off point for excursions of great interest, especially if you would like to learn more about three of the largest religions in the world. In Israel, the three Religions of the Book, Judaism, Christianity and Islam, encounter each other at every angle. MSC Cruises offers a short excursion to locations described in the Bible (not included). After visiting places such as Bethlehem, Nazareth, Cana and Jerusalem, you will be able to truthfully say that you have tread on the same ground as the prophets, the disciples of Jesus and the Arab conquerors. Or, if you are more interested in history and are not afraid to get a little tired, an excursion to Masada (not included), an ancient fortification set atop an isolated rock plateau. While docked at Haifa during your cruise, you will also get the chance to admire Israel s nature at its most extreme - a short distance from Masada sits a landlocked lake that is so salty it has been nicknamed the Dead Sea. Day 10 Haifa, Israel Depart at 9:00pm Enjoy another day docked in Haifa. Spend today exploring at leisure or alternatively take part in a shore excursion to the animated city of Tel Aviv (not included). Tel Aviv is considered the most modern city in Israel, not just for its skyscrapers but also for its way of life. Day 11 Limassol, Cyprus, 8:00am 4:00pm This morning, arrive at the port of Limassol, Cyprus, which boasts 4000 years of history. Admire the centre and the medieval castle, part of a constellation of nine forts guarding the whole island, which now hosts a museum with exhibits dating from the 5th to the 19th century. Along the seafront, pines, cypresses and eucalyptuses brim over the public gardens which house a small zoo (entrance not included). Day 12 Rhodes, Greece 9:00am 6:00pm Dock today on the island of Rhodes in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, one of the finest medieval walled cities you could ever hope to see. Its northernmost headland is straddled by Rhodes Town, the largest town on the island, in full view of Turkey less than 20km north. A cruise excursion (not included) to Rhodes will recall one of the lost Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: The Colossus, an ancient statue of Apollo erected to commemorate the 305 BC siege, which supposedly straddled the entrance to Mandhráki Harbour. Day 13 Mykonos, Greece, Spain 8:00am 6:00pm Mykonos is the most iconic island of the Cyclades. In summer, most people head to the beach during the day, so early morning or late afternoon are the best times to explore the maze of narrow streets. The labyrinthine design was supposed to confuse the pirates who plagued Mykonos in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, and it has the same effect on today s visitors. When exploring the Island, getting lost in its convoluted streets and alleys is half the fun. Day 14 At Sea

4 THE ITINERARY Day 15 Dubrovnik, Croatia 7:00am 2:00pm A walled, sea-battered city lying at the foot of a grizzled mountain, Dubrovnik is Croatia s most popular cruise destination, and it s easy to see why. The current palace is a masterpiece of serene proportion, fringed by an ornate arcaded loggia held up by columns with delicately carved capitals. Entered via a narrow passageway is the fourteenth century Franciscan monastery, whose late Romanesque cloister is decorated with rows of double arches topped by a confusion of human heads and fantastic animals. Day 16 Venice, Italy Arrive at 9:00am Today arrive in Venice at 9:00am. After disembarking you will be met and transferred to the hotel. The remainder of the day is free to spend at leisure. Overnight: Hotel Lugano Torretta or similar, Venice Meals included: Breakfast Day 17 Venice, Italy Australia Today after breakfast, check out of the hotel and make your own way to the airport for the return flight to Australia. Please note: if your flight departs early, breakfast will be arranged for pick up from the hotel reception the night before. Meals included: Breakfast;In-Flight Day 18 Arrive in Australia some flights may arrive +1 day later due to flight scheduling.

5 TOUR INCLUSIONS HIGHLIGHTS Visit Italy, Israel, Greece, Cyprus and Croatia Dock in Bari, Heraklion, Haifa, Rhodes, Mykonos, Dubrovnik and Limassol Discover the magic of Venice on a half day tour Admire St Mark s Square, the Rialto Bridge and more Wander the maze-like streets of beautiful Bari Admire the superb fortifications of Heraklion, Crete Dock overnight in Haifa, Israel s third largest city Cruise to the cosmopolitan port of Limassol Explore the medieval walled Old Town of Rhodes Soak up the glamorous island lifestyle of Mykonos Visit Dubrovnik, the glittering jewel of the Adriatic Enjoy free time to explore the city of Venice FLIGHTS Return international flights (economy class) ex SYD/ MEL/*BNE/*ADL/PER CRUISE 12 night MSC Mediterranean cruise Sail aboard the elegant MSC Lirica ship ACCOMMODATION 3 nights quality hotel accommodation DINING Enjoy 38 meals including all meals while cruising TOUR ESSENTIALS Parking, check point fees English speaking tour leader and guide TRANSPORT Transportation by A/C private vehicles TRANSFERS Day 2: Venice airport to hotel transfer Day 4: Venice hotel to Venice cruise port Day 16: Venice cruise port to Hotel

6 IMPORTANT INFORMATION * all information provided in this brochure is subject to both change and availability. Prior to purchase please check the current live deal at tripadeal.com.au or contact our customer service team on for the most up-to-date information. If you have already purchased this deal, the terms and conditions on your Purchase Confirmation apply and take precedence over the information in this brochure. BOOKING INFORMATION After purchase, you will receive a receipt and a Purchase Confirmation, directing you to an online Passenger Information Form. The Passenger Information Form must be completed within 72 hours of purchase. Any special requests, preferences and optional extras MUST be clearly stated in your Passenger Information Form. Any change requested after submitting your Passenger Information Form cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability and will incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of Fees below. On purchasing this Travel Offer you are bound by the General Terms and Conditions, in addition to the specific terms and conditions outlined in this Important Information. all additional charges are payable direct to your Travel Consultant in AUD (unless otherwise stated). OFFER ESSENTIALS Travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 6th November This travel offer is priced for one person based on twin share. Single Traveller Supplement For solo travellers a mandatory single supplement applies: Interior Bella $1910 Ocean View Fantastica $2580 Balcony Fantastica $3140 Departure Dates (2019) Please see the TripADeal website for current departure dates. Departure Cities Sydney, Melbourne, *Brisbane, *Adelaide or Perth Interstate Surcharges *Brisbane or *Adelaide: $100 per person FLIGHTS Full Service Airline(s) Used Etihad Airways, Emirates, British Airways, Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, Cathay Pacific, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, Swiss Airways, Austrian Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air France, KLM, Finnair, Virgin Australia, Thai Airways, Korean Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Oman Air, Garuda Indonesia, Vietnam Airlines, Air China, China Airlines, Malindo Airlines plus codeshare partners (subject to availability). One way flights can not be accommodated. Travellers must take all included flights within the package, and any flights intentionally forfeited will result in later flights being subject to cancellation. Arrive early in Venice $200 per person, subject to availability This fee does not include extra nights accommodation, meals or airport transfers. No flight booking changes or cancellations permitted after air tickets have been issued. Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking. Blackout Dates: 20th September - 13th October 2019 Stay behind in Venice $200 per person, subject to availability This fee does not include extra nights accommodation, meals or airport transfers. No flight booking changes or cancellations permitted after air tickets have been issued. Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking. Blackout dates: 30th November th January 2020 Stopover Packages Twin share: $450 per person/one way Solo Traveller: $700 one way Locations: * Doha Includes: 2 Nights in 4 star accommodation Daily breakfast Return airport transfers Only an inbound (post tour) stopover can be chosen. Stopover packages are subject to availability. Flight Class Upgrades Premium Economy: Starting from $2999 per person Business Class: Buy now $6999 per person *Starting from quotes will be processed and returned for your consideration. All Premium Economy and Business Class upgrades are subject to availability (if we are not able to fulfill your business class request the upgrade cost will be refunded). On any upgrade purchase, short haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed in a Premium or Business cabin; subject to aircraft configuration. If Abu Dhabi, Dubai or Doha stopovers are offered, Premium Economy upgrades will not be available. CRUISES Cabins All cabins are subject to availability; some cabins may have restricted views. ACCOMMODATION Accommodation Used 4 Star (self-rated): - - Venice: Hotel Lugano Torretta or similar, Mestre, Venice

7 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Cruise: MSC Lirica Ship Accommodation/rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type, and are subject to availability based on seasonality. Properties will be confirmed, no later than two weeks prior to travel. Extra Nights Venice (Pre/Post Tour): $225 per room including breakfast. extra nights are based on room only and subject to availability until the time of booking. Airport transfers are not included if you wish to arrive early or stay behind. Maximum Room Capacity 3 people (subject to availability). Child Policy No child discounts. Full price applies for all children travelling with their parents. Valid for Children/infants 2 years old and over. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors allowed. Triple Share No discounts apply for 3rd person travelling. Full price applies, subject to availability. Triple share is only available if staying in an Ocean View cabin onboard the cruise. Triple shares may be required to share existing bedding. Bedding Configuration Double or twin bedding (subject to availability). Adjoining / Interconnecting Rooms Subject to availability and at the hotels discretion. Please enquire on booking if you require this option. GENERAL TOUR INFORMATION Minimum group size 25, maximum group size 50 per vehicle. Optional Tours / Activities Shore excursions can be booked/ reserved directly with the cruise line prior to travel (subject to availability). Shore excursions can also be booked whilst onboard (subject to availability). EXCLUSIONS Visa fees and requirements (A visa is not required for Europe and Israel if travelling on an Australian passport). Meals/beverages not stated in the itinerary (including any specialty restaurants onboard cruise). Recommended gratuities/tipping: * Cruise: mandatory at 10 (approx. $16 AUD) per person/day payable onboard at the end of the cruise. * City Tax: Venice Euro 3 per person per night payable on spot at the Hotel. Optional activities/tours (including any onshore excursions as part of cruise). Personal expenses. Travel insurance (Mandatory). A comprehensive travel Insurance policy must be organised BEFORE all details can be finalised. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION TOUR GUIDE VS. TOUR LEADER Tour Guide: Often locals with intimate knowledge of an area, its culture, and history. Their role entails providing commentary, routing the tour, and seeing that people have a good time. They are a licensed, qualified expert who supplies specific information on history, art, architecture and culture of the city/village/attraction in which he or she is guiding the tour. The guide meets the group at the required place and leaves the group at the end of the tour, they do not travel with the group. Tour Leader: An experienced person tasked with ensuring the smooth operation of tours, as well as providing practical support to passengers throughout the whole trip. Their role primarily includes assisting with accommodation, transportation between locations, and communication with tour guides in each stop. A tour leader may provide general guidance around a city or village, and offer information on the place visited on the bus, however they are not required to have specific knowledge on art, architecture, or history. They are not allowed to provide a guided tour or commentary of a city/village/attraction once there and if caught doing so, can be fined. Tour leaders/guides are not a standard inclusion in all travel offers. Tour leaders/guides will only be made available when particularly required to enhance the experience of the destination featured. CLIMATE & AVERAGE TEMPERATURES Venice: October / November sees temperatures in Venice drop.the average temperature only gets as high as 12/14 C. The Med & Greek Islands: In end of October/November, the weather on the island s warm and sunny, making this a great month to explore and relax on the beaches, as long as you don t mind the occasional short-lived rain shower. In November, the average temperature in Rhodes is 21 C, making this a warm but not overly hot month on the island. Israel: End of October and November month generally has very pleasant temperatures. The average maximum temperature lies around 24.0 C (75.2 F). With a water temperature of around 22.0 C (71.6 F), this is a great month to swim. When you like to worship the sun than this month is a great period to visit. It has 249 hours of sun. FLIGHTS Seat Selection & Frequent Flyer Points: At TripADeal we do not arrange seat selection. It is important to highlight that some Airlines do not allow preselected seats. We strongly suggest you contact the Airline directly with seating

8 IMPORTANT INFORMATION allocation requirements and or arrive at the airport earlier to arrange your seating. While we do not add frequent flyer member details to bookings, you can do this directly with the Airline once you have your flight information. Passport Validity: Customers are required to provide valid passport details either at the time of purchase, or no later than 45 days prior to departure date. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of the booking. In this instance customers will be responsible for any costs and fees incurred. CRUISE Disembarkation: Begins approximately 2 hours after docking. Due to security reasons, all guests must be on board 2 hours before sailing. Itineraries are subject to change at any time without notice. Check your specific sailing for exact departure and arrival times. All times are local to the port. Cruise Loyalty Discounts: Travellers booked via TripADeal will not be entitled to receive any cruise line customer loyalty discounts. Similar to airline frequent flyer programs, this is outside of the TripADeal booking process. However, customers may contact the cruise line direct upon receiving their TripADeal travel documents to request any membership benefits they are entitled to. COACH TOUR Meals: Breakfast is included in the tour, for all other meals; lunches and dinners the tour leader (when available) will offer assistance with reservations, suggestions and directions to local restaurants. It is your responsibility to notify TripADeal of any dietary requests/requirements. we will do our best to meet your requests/requirements, however cannot guarantee that we will always be able to. Luggage: You will be responsible for all your personal belongings whilst on the tour. With regards to luggage, you must carry your own luggage from the coach to the hotel room and back to the coach. The driver will assist with the uploading and off-loading of the luggage from the coach. OTHER Fitness Level Required / Mobility: Our vehicles are not equipped with wheelchair access, so unfortunately our tours are currently not suitable for wheelchair users and those less mobile. a standard level of fitness will be required. If you have any concerns please consult your healthcare provider prior to purchase/travel. Gratuities / Tipping: Gratuities (tips) are not included in the tour price for services of the tour leader (when available) and driver throughout the tour. The recommended tip for the tour leader and driver is at the customers discretion and will be collected whilst on tour. The cruise is a mandatory 10 (approx. $16 AUD) per person/day payable onboard at the end of the cruise. Sightseeing: In the event entrance to a site is affected by changes in operating hours or public holiday closures, your itinerary will be adjusted to ensure you do not miss out on the experience. Shopping: Shopping overseas can be a daunting and confusing experience, especially when there is a language barrier. Please be very cautious when foreign currencies and prices are involved. If paying by credit card, please pay close attention to the amount you are being charged and keep all of your receipts. Do not make any purchases you are not comfortable with or feel pressured into. If you are uncertain or need assistance with the language barrier, please seek assistance from your Tour Guide/Leader. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions in regards to shopping for further information. VISAS A tourist visa for Europe and Israel is not required if travelling on an Australian passport for stays up to 90 days. Passengers who are not Australian citizens must check with the respective consulate or visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required. It is also important to note, some areas of employment such a journalism, government authorities and charity organisations may have additional restrictions in applying for Visas. This may in turn affect the type of application required. INSURANCE We are proud to offer a range of travel insurance products - please ask your Travel Consultant for more information. SCHEDULE OF FEES Voluntary Changes This includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue. 1st Change - $ per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/accommodation/other travel provider. 2nd Change - $ per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/accommodation/other travel provider. Subsequent changes - $ per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/ accommodation/other travel provider. Changes within 30 days of departure $ person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/ accommodation/other travel provider. Changes within 14 days of departure $ per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel provider.

9 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Name Changes Due To Passenger Error If the incorrect name has been advised to TripADeal, charges of $ per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/ accommodation/other travel provider.