SPAIN & PORTUGAL $ 4999 PER PERSON TWIN SHARE THAT S % 37 OFF TYPICALLY $7899 LISBON SEVILLE BARCELONA GRANADA & MORE THE OFFER Enjoy a European summer travelling through Spain and Portugal on this fantastic 20 day land and cruise package. Experience vibrant cities, spectacular architecture, tantalising cuisines and an unforgettable cruise through the Western Mediterranean on the brand new MSC Seaview smart ship. Discover the history and romance of Lisbon, Seville, Cordoba, Granada, Alicante, Valencia and Barcelona. Marvel at Moorish architecture, swim in the blue waters of the Costa Blanca, and enjoy a city tour of cosmopolitan Barcelona. Set sail on a relaxing seven night cruise taking in the Italian cities of Genoa and Naples, and Messina on Sicily Island. Enjoy the UNESCO walled city of Valletta on the island of Malta, and relax in the glamorous French holiday destination of Marseille. Includes return international flights, 10 nights in hotel accommodation, 30 meals including daily breakfast, English speaking tour leader and so much more. INTERIOR BELLA CABIN $4999 OCEAN VIEW FANTASTICA CABIN $5499 BALCONY FANTASTICA CABIN $5899 *Please note: all information provided in this brochure is subject to both change and availability. Prior to purchase please check the current live deal at www.tripadeal.com.au or contact our customer service team on 1300 00 TRIP (8747) for the most up-to-date information. If you have already purchased this deal, the terms and conditions on your Travel Voucher apply and take precedence over the information in this brochure.
THE ITINERARY Day 1 Australia Lisbon, Portugal Today depart from either Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth for Lisbon, Portugal. Fly with airlines such as Swiss Airways, Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways or Cathay Pacific to name a few (subject to availability). Meals included: In-Flight Day 2 Arrive in Lisbon Upon arrival into Lisbon be met by the tour leader and transferred to the hotel. Hotel Czar, Lisbon Meals included: None Day 3 Lisbon Walking Tour Today enjoy a walking tour with the tour leader to discover the marvels of Lisbon. Wander through the maze-like streets to reach the main attractions: see Lisbon s Cathedral and Casa dos Bicos, the old city s pastel-coloured buildings, Tagus Estuary and Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Hotel Czar, Lisbon Day 4 Lisbon - Seville (approx. 460km day) Travel to Seville today, the capital of southern Spain s Andalusia region. It s famous for flamenco dancing particularly in its Triana neighbourhood. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure in this charismatic city with historical Roman layers. Hotel TRH Alcora, Seville Day 5 Seville Walking Tour Begin the day with a walking tour of the city with your tour leader, see the gothic Cathedral (entrance not included), the Giralda Tower (entrance not included), a former minaret converted to a bell tower. See the tiled fountains, pavilions and lush palms in the Maria Luisa Park, renowned for its landscape design and walk through the imposing Plaza de España. Also walk through the former Jewish quarter. The rest of the day is free at leisure. Tonight you might like to experience a fiery flamenco show (not included). Hotel TRH Alcora, Seville Day 6 Seville - Cordoba - Granada (approx. 340km day) Depart to Cordoba, a jewel of Hispano-Islamic art featuring striking arches and Byzantine mosaics. See the Mezquita - the Great Mosque (entrance not included), an immense mosque dating from 784 A.D. featuring a columned prayer hall and older Byzantine mosaics. After it became a Catholic church in 1236. Afterwards, continue the journey to Granada at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Sercotel Gran Hotel Luna de Granada, Granada Day 7 Granada Free Day Today enjoy the day at leisure to explore on your own or take the opportunity to take part in a day trip to the must see UNESCO World Heritage Alhambra Palace (not included). Customers who are interested in doing a day trip are advised to book these tickets online well in advance, in order to secure their place. Please note: the tour cannot be booked whilst on tour with the operator. Sercotel Gran Hotel Luna de Granada, Granada Day 8 Granada - Alicante (approx. 250km day) Today continue your journey to Alicante. Enjoy the rest of day at leisure in this beautiful port city of Costa Blanca. Discover its narrow streets and coloured houses, relax on the beautiful beaches, or even take a dip in the Mediterranean Sea. Holiday Inn, Alicante
THE ITINERARY Day 9 Alicante - Valencia (approx. 165km day) After breakfast travel up the East Coast to Valencia. Upon arrival, enjoy a walking tour of this beautiful city with the tour leader, and wander through Barrio Del Carmen - a historic suburb famous for its ancient fish market and beautiful architecture. Check into the hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Medium Hotel, Valencia Day 10 Valencia - Barcelona (approx. 250km day) Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departing for Barcelona. On arrival, discover this beautiful city with a panoramic city tour. Travel though the infamous Gothic Quarters, Plaça de Catalunya, see the monument to Christopher Columbus, take in spectacular views of the city from Montjuïc, Paseo de Gracia and Las Ramblas; Barcelona s most famous street! Also see Gaudi s inspirational Sagrada Família (entrance not included). Hotel Catalonia Barcelona 505, Barcelona Day 11 Barcelona - Begin 7 Night MSC West Mediterranean Cruise Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before transferring to the cruise port where you will board your home for the next 7 nights; the spectacular MSC Seaview ship. The cruise departs this evening at 6:00pm. ;Dinner Day 12 Marseille, France - 9:00am to 5:00pm Marseille, the most renowned and populated metropolitan area in the country after Paris and Lyon. The cafés around the Vieux Port, where glistening fish are sold straight off the boats on quai des Belges, are wonderful spots to observe the city s street life. ;Lunch;Dinner Day 13 Genoa, Italy - 8:00am to 5:00pm Genoa is marvellously eclectic, vibrant and full of rough-edged style. Indeed La Superba (The Superb), as it was known at the height of its authority as a Mediterranean superpower, boasts more zest and intrigue than all the surrounding coastal resorts put together. ;Lunch;Dinner Day 14 Naples, Italy - 1:00pm to 7:30pm Naples is a large, sprawling Mediterranean port, with a centre that has many different focuses just waiting to be discovered. ;Lunch;Dinner Day 15 Messina, Italy - 8:00am to 6:00pm Messina may well be your first sight of Sicily, and it s a fine one, the glittering town spread up the hillside beyond its sickle-shaped Mediterranean harbour. ;Lunch;Dinner Day 16 Valletta, Malta - 8:00am to 6:00pm The UNESCO-protected port of Valletta, the capital of the island of Malta, is one of the must-see stops for every Mediterranean cruise of merit. ;Lunch;Dinner Day 17 At Sea ;Lunch;Dinner
THE ITINERARY Day 18 Barcelona - Arrive at 9:00am Welcome back to Barcelona. Disembark the cruise ship and be met and transferred to the hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Hotel Catalonia Barcelona 505, Barcelona Meals: Breakfast Day 19 Barcelona - Australia After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight home. Please note: if your flight departs early, breakfast will be arranged for pick up from the hotel reception the night before. Meals: Breakfast;In-Flight Day 20 Arrive in Australia Please note, some flights may arrive in Australia +1 day later.
TOUR INCLUSIONS HIGHLIGHTS Discover the highlights of Portugal, Spain, France, Italy and Malta Visit Lisbon, Seville, Cordoba, Granada, Alicante, Valencia and Barcelona Dock in Marseille, Genoa, Naples, Messina and Valletta Enjoy a walking tour through the maze like streets of Lisbon See the charismatic city of Seville on a walking tour Stop in Cordoba, a jewel of Hispano-Islamic art Enjoy the Moorish city of Granada Swim in the blue waters of Alicante in Costa Blanca Enjoy a walking tour of beautiful Valencia Discover the vibrant city of Barcelona on a panoramic city tour Experience Marseille in the south of France Witness the vibrant city of Genoa Dock in Italy s sprawling port of Naples See Messina, a harbour city in northeast Sicily Relax on the sunny Island of Valletta in Malta DINING Enjoy 30 meals including daily breakfast TOUR ESSENTIALS English speaking tour leader Airline and cruise taxes and surcharges All parking and check point charges TRANSPORT Transportation by A/C vehicles TRANSFERS Return airport and cruise transfers FLIGHTS Return International flights (economy class) from SYD/MEL/ BNE/ADL/PER ACCOMMODATION 10 nights in hotel accommodation on tour CRUISE 7 night MSC Cruise through the West Mediterranean Sail aboard the incredible MSC Seaview ship
IMPORTANT INFORMATION *Please note: all information provided in this brochure is subject to both change and availability. Prior to purchase please check the current live deal at www.tripadeal.com. au or contact our customer service team on 1300 00 TRIP (8747) for the most up-to-date information. If you have already purchased this deal, the terms and conditions on your Travel Voucher apply and take precedence over the information in this brochure BOOKING INFORMATION After purchase, you will receive your After purchase, you will receive a receipt and a Purchase Confirmation email. You will also be directed to an online Passenger Information Form. You must complete your Passenger Information Form 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 Please Note: all additional charges are payable direct to your Travel Consultant (unless otherwise stated). OFFER ESSENTIALS Travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 9th October 2018. Travel offer is valid for one person based on twin share. Single Traveller Supplement For solo travellers a mandatory single supplement applies. - Interior Bella Cabin: $1900 - Ocean View Fantastica Cabin: $2200 - Balcony Fantastica Cabin: $2400 Departure Dates (2018) Please see TripADeal website for current departure dates. Surcharges Please note: dates/months with a * incur a land high season surcharge of $300 per person Departure Cities Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth FLIGHTS Airline(s) Used Air France, KLM, British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss Airways, Austrian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Alitalia, Emirates, Czech Airlines, Thai Airways, Korean Airlines, Malaysian Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Tap Air Portugal, Turkish Airlines plus any codeshare partners (subject to availability). Arrive early in Lisbon, Portugal $200 per person, subject to availability Please note: - 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 Barcelona, Spain $200 per person, subject to availability Please note: - 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/each way Solo Traveller: $700 each way Locations: * Singapore Includes: - 2 Nights in 4 star accommodation - Daily breakfast - Return airport transfers Please note: - 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 for $6999 per person Please note: - *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. CRUISES Cabins All cabins are subject to availability; some cabins may have restricted views. ACCOMMODATION Accommodation Used 3-4 Star (self-rated) - Lisbon: Czar Hotel - Seville: Hotel TRH Alcora - Granada: Sercotel Gran Hotel Luna de Granada - Alicante: Holiday Inn - Valencia: Medium Hotel - Barcelona: Hotel Catalonia Barcelona 505 - Cruise: MSC Cruise Lines - MSC Seaview ship *Please note: 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 - Lisbon, Portugal (Pre Tour): $270 per room including breakfast - Barcelona, Spain (Post Tour): $310 per room including breakfast
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please note: 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 2 people Child Policy - No child discounts. Full price applies for all children travelling with their parents - Strictly valid for Children/infants 2 years old and over Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors allowed Triple Share Not available Bedding Configuration Double or Twin bedding (subject to availability) Adjoining Rooms (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 20, maximum group size 50 per vehicle Optional Tours / Activities Day 7: Alhambra Palace, Granada Customers who are interested in doing a day trip are advised to book these tickets online (at least 2 months in advance) in order to secure their place. Please note: the tour cannot be booked whilst on tour with the operator. Customers will need to allow at least half day to a full day to appreciate their time there. Please Note: - 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 (No visa is required for Europe if travelling on an Australian passport) - Meals/beverages not stated in the itinerary (including any specialty restaurants onboard cruise) - Gratuities/tipping * Land: Recommended at 5 per person/ day payable on tour * Cruise: Mandatory at 9 per person/day payable onboard cruise - Mandatory City Taxes: Approximately 2 per person/day payable direct to hotels on tour - Optional activities/tours (including any onshore excursions as part of cruise) - Personal expenses - Travel insurance (Mandatory) *** Please Note: A comprehensive travel Insurance policy must be organised BEFORE all details can be finalised with TripADeal OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION CLIMATE & AVERAGE TEMPERATURE As this deal covers multiple countries, temperatures will range from low to high 20s. Travel period is over the European high season, so expect dry, warm and sunny days. In September and October - the evenings may still require an additional layer of clothing. 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. Please note: Tour leaders/guides are not a standard inclusion in all TripADeal travel offers. Tour leaders/guides will only be made available when particularly required to enhance the experience of the destination featured. CRUISE Disembarkation usually begins 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. Cabin Experiences: Bella - Wide variety of superb, freshly prepared cuisine - Classic dining style with the chance to express a seating preference. Seating preference is subject to availability and reconfirmation on board. - Gourmet buffet with different areas, open 24 hours a day - Broadway-style theatre shows - Swimming pool, scenic gym and openair sports facilities - Packed program of daily activities - Turndown service to prepare your bed each night - MSC Voyagers Club points to earn discounts and other benefits on future cruises Fantastica Fantastica fares are a wonderful way to enjoy the comforts of life on board an elegant, modern cruise ship, plus a variety of extra privileges. Benefits are: - Enjoy a wide choice of superb cuisine to celebrate the tastes of the Mediterranean with a chance to indicate preferred dinner sitting. - Access to gourmet buffets with 13 different gastronomic corners open 20 hours a day - Daily cabin service and goodnight turn
IMPORTANT INFORMATION down service - Cabins on the upper decks and in the most convenient positions on the ship - Priority in choice of dinner sitting - Complimentary continental breakfast on every morning except morning of departure - Cabin service 24 hours a day COACH TOUR Meals: Daily 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. You can also enquire about any allergies and food and if necessary advise meals to be to be prepared with any medication you require. 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 offloading of their luggage from the coach. Gratuities: 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 5 per person per day, which will be collected whilst on tour. Tipping for the cruise is mandatory at 9 per person/day and will be automatically charged to your onboard account. 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. Please note: a standard level of fitness will be required. If you have any concerns please consult your healthcare provider prior to purchase/travel. for stays up to 90 days if travelling on an Australian passport Please Note: Passengers who are not Australian citizens must check with the respective consulate or a visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is 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 airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue. 1st Change - $100.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider. 2nd Change - $150.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider. Subsequent changes - $250.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider. Changes within 30 days of departure $350.00 person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider. Changes within 14 days of departure $500.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider. Name Changes Due To Passenger Error If the incorrect name has been advised to TripADeal, charges of $150.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider will apply. VISAS A Tourist visa is not required for Europe