GRAND CRUISE OF THE MED

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1 GRAND CRUISE OF THE MED $4999 PER PERSON TWIN SHARE GREEK ISLANDS DUBROVNIK KOTOR VENICE ROME THE OFFER Ancient ruins and sun-kissed beaches, cosy tavernas and bustling marketplaces; the Mediterranean offers all you could ever want from a European holiday and so much more. On this grand 16 day adventure, the history, culture and natural beauty of this wonderful region are on display. Fall in love with Venice and the Eternal City of Rome at leisure, seeking out cultural icons such as the Colosseum, Rialto Bridge and the Trevi Fountain, and experience an unforgettable 11 night cruise aboard the Norwegian Jade. Sail the azure waters of the Mediterranean to Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, Greece and Malta, enjoying ever-changing views from your Jewel-class ship. Discover picturesque Kotor; dock in the elegant walled city of Dubrovnik; cruise to the beautiful town of Argostoli; relax in the whitewashed villages of Santorini and Mykonos, visit the Baroque city of Valletta in Malta; and so much more. This once-in-a-lifetime Mediterranean odyssey includes return international flights, two nights hotel accommodation, return airport transfers and more. INSIDE STATEROOM $4999 OCEAN VIEW STATEROOM $5599 BALCONY STATEROOM $6299 * all information provided in this brochure is subject to both change and availability. Prior to purchase please check the current live deal at 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, Italy Today depart from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth for Venice, Italy. Fly with Emirates, British Airways, Singapore Airlines or Cathay Pacific to name a few (subject to availability). Meals included: In-Flight Day 2 Arrive in Venice Arrive into Venice today where you will be met by a representative and transferred to the hotel. Overnight: Hotel Lugano Torretta or similar, Mestre (Venice area) Meals included: None Day 3 Venice - Begin 11 Night Greek Isles & Italy NCL Cruise After checkout be transferred to the cruise terminal. The cruise does not depart until 5:00pm but you may leave your luggage in secure storage at the terminal (not included) and spend the day at leisure in this magical city prior to embarkation. it is your own responsibility to embark the cruise ship on time (as indicated on your cruise documents). The cruise departs at 5:00pm. Meals included: Breakfast;Dinner Day 4 Kotor, Montenegro - 2:00pm to 8:00pm Tucked away between the mountains and the Bay of Kotor is where you ll find the picturesque town of Kotor. As you arrive at this secluded port, you ll notice the dramatic 65-foot high protective walls, which date back to the Venetian period during the 9th century. Stroll through the labyrinth of cobbled streets, dotted with cosy cafes and craft shops, admiring the graceful old buildings as you go. Listed as a UNESCO World Natural and Historical Heritage Site, Kotor is also renowned as a premier yachting and sailing destination. Day 5 Dubrovnik, Croatia - 7:00am to 4:00pm Despite the magnificent 13th century walls that surround the city, Dubrovnik is one of the most welcoming cruise destinations in all of Europe. Dubbed the pearl of the Adriatic by the poet Lord Byron, this Croatian city exudes romantic charm, with its shimmering marble streets, centuries-old buildings capped by bright orange roofs, and lovely beaches ensconced between awesome rocky ledges. Day 6 Argostoli, Kefalonia, Greece - 10:00am to 5:00pm Looking at picturesque Argostoli, you wouldn t know it suffered a devastating earthquake in The city and its surrounding area are full of treasures, including a 12th-century Byzantine cathedral and beautiful 16th century frescoes. And the nearby underground Lake of Melissani is simply magical. Day 7 Santorini, Greece - 10:00am to 10:00pm Whitewashed villages clinging to the sides of the sea cliffs have made the volcanic island of Santorini one of the most widely photographed places in the world. The island s charm and subtle mystery have even made it a target of speculation as the location of the lost city of Atlantis. Day 8 Mykonos, Greece - 8:00am to 6:00pm Mykonos is a classic Greek Island with whitewashed houses, blue-domed churches and windmills. Add a reputation for beautiful beaches and you ll soon understand why Mykonos is

3 THE ITINERARY the most popular island in the Cyclades. Day 9 Chania, Crete, Greece - 7:00am to 12:00pm One of the grandest cities on the island of Crete, charming Chania has also been the site of many great battles. Greeks, Christians, Moors, Venetians and Ottomans all fought for control of the city. See how these cultures interweave if you explore Old Town, with its Venetian Harbour, 16th-century Turkish prison, 17th-century mosque, Greek Orthodox Chania Cathedral and more. Day 10 Valletta, Malta - 1:00pm to 9:00pm Although somewhat scarred by World War II, Valletta prides itself on its magnificent Baroque palaces, piazzas, gardens and churches. The Magisterial Palace, built between 1571 and 1574, now houses the Maltese Parliament and offices of the President of Malta. Day 11 Messina (Sicily), Italy - 8:00am to 6:00pm The third largest city on the island of Sicily, Messina welcomes cruise ship visitors with its lovely harbour, extraordinary architecture, and wonderful food. Stroll through Messina s Piazza Cairoli taking in magnificent fountains and cathedrals, or sip Marsala wine at a sidewalk cafe. old centre will take you on a journey through the centuries (not included). Day 13 Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy - 8:00am to 8:00pm Today dock in Livorno, gateway to the Tuscan region, resplendent in art and history. What s even more fortunate is that all the main attractions in Florence are centrally located for the perfect walking tour (not included). Day 14 Rome, (Civitavecchia), Italy - Arrive at 6:00am This morning you will dock in Rome. After disembarkation, you will be transferred to the hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure in the Italian capital city. Endless adventures await in Rome. With two and a half thousand years of history, art and culture, it is no wonder Rome is one of the most visited cities on the planet. Gaze at the masterpieces of the Vatican or walk into the past with visits to ancient relics, historic monuments, like the Colosseum, and legendary museums (not included). Or peoplewatch while sipping on an espresso in a quaint cafe. Overnight: Hotel Cristoforo Colombo or similar, Rome Meals included: Breakfast Day 15 Rome, Italy - Australia After breakfast and check out you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight back to Australia. 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 12 Naples, Italy - 7:00am to 4:00pm Cruise to Naples, gateway to Italy s stunning Amalfi coast, A tour around Naples grand piazzas, cathedrals and castles in the Day 16 Arrive in Australia some flights may arrive in Australia +1 day later.

4 TOUR INCLUSIONS HIGHLIGHTS Enjoy free time in romantic Venice and Rome Cruise to Italy, Montenegro, Croatia, Greece and Malta Discover the picturesque town of Kotor Visit the medieval walled city of Dubrovnik Cruise to the beautiful town of Argostoli Relax in the whitewashed villages of Santorini Discover the beautiful beaches of Mykonos Experience charming Chania in the island of Crete See the beautiful Baroque city of Valletta, Malta Stroll among Messina s magnificent fountains and cathedrals Visit Naples, gateway to the Amalfi Coast Dock in Livorno, gateway to the Tuscan region TOUR ESSENTIALS Airline and cruise taxes and surcharges City taxes TRANSPORT Transportation by private A/C vehicles TRANSFERS Return airport and port transfers FLIGHTS Return international flights (economy class) ex SYD/MEL/ BNE/ADL/PER CRUISE 11 night Norwegian Cruise Line Mediterranean cruise Sail aboard the grand Norwegian Jade ship Selected entertainment and standard (pre-paid) gratuities ACCOMMODATION 1 night pre-cruise hotel accommodation in Venice 1 night post-cruise hotel accommodation in Rome DINING Enjoy 34 meals including all meals while cruising

5 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 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 the 7th June This travel offer is priced for one person based on twin share. Single Traveller Supplement For solo travellers a mandatory single supplement applies: Inside Stateroom: $2950 Ocean View Stateroom: $3500 Balcony Stateroom: $4150 Departure Date 7th June 2019 Departure Cities Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth FLIGHTS Full Service Airline(s) Used Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways, British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss Airways, Austrian Airlines, Air France, KLM, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia, Virgin Atlantic, Thai Airways, Malaysian Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Oman Air and codeshare partners (subject to availability) One way flights cannot 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, Italy $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. Stay behind in Rome, Italy $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. Stopover Packages Twin share: $450 per person/one way Solo Traveller: $700 one way Locations: * Dubai * Doha * Abu Dhabi (not permitted ex Perth) Includes: 2 Nights in 4 star accommodation Daily breakfast Return airport transfers An outbound and inbound stopover may be chosen; however the stopover location must be the same each way, due to the airline used. Stopover packages are subject to availability. Flight Class Upgrades Premium Economy: Starting from $2899 per person Business Class: Buy now $6499 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. Cabin Experience: Inside Stateroom A great stateroom priced just right. Enjoy amenities similar to an Ocean View, just what you need to relax, recharge and get going again. Located near the main dining rooms and casino. Ocean View Stateroom The best of both - great views and quick access to all the on-board excitement. Balcony Stateroom Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to a private balcony with sweeping views. Enjoy beautiful sunrises, breath-taking sunsets and a cosy and comfortable room designed with you in mind.

6 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ACCOMMODATION Accommodation Used 4 Star (self-rated) Mestre, (Venice area), Italy: Hotel Lugano Torretta Rome, Italy: Hotel Cristoforo Colombo Cruise: Norwegian Cruise Lines - Norwegian Jade ship 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, Italy (Pre Tour): $190 per room including breakfast. Rome, Italy (Post Tour): $190 per room including breakfast. extra nights are 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, on request basis only. Triple shares may be required to share existing bedding. Bedding Configuration Double or twin bedding (subject to availability). Adjoining / Interconnecting Rooms Not available. 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 (Not required for Europe if travelling on an Australian passport for stays up to 90 days) Meals/beverages not stated in the itinerary (including any specialty restaurants onboard cruise) Gratuities/tipping: * Recommended Land: At customers discretion * Mandatory Cruise: On any additional purchases made onboard 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 Mediterranean: One of the best times to take a Mediterranean cruise is in the spring (May-June). Temperatures are comfortably warm and the sun is bright. At the beginning of the month it is still very much in the midst of spring and temperatures stay around 20ºC.Towards the end of the month the temperatures gradually rise and you should expect hot days and cool evenings, with averages of 23-24ºC. 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 pre-selected seats. We strongly suggest you contact the Airline directly with seating 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.

7 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 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. 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 general level of fitness will be required. If you have any concerns please consult your healthcare provider prior to purchase/travel. 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 is not required for Europe for stays up to 90 days if travelling on an Australian passport. 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. 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.