Mega Europe 30 DAY TOUR OF PARIS, LONDON, ROME AND MORE, WITH FLIGHTS INCLUDED. From $7699 * per person twin share 30 DAYS SAVE UP TO $3500 PER PERSON * UNBEATABLE DEAL There s never been a better chance to say goodbye to your everyday, grab your passport and start chipping away at your bucket list. In 30 days, see all the big-ticket highlights of 11 stunning European countries Spain, France, Monaco, England, The Netherlands, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria and Italy. If you re looking for a grand European tour bursting with history and adventure, then this package is it. At a glance Set yourself free in Europe on this incredible 30 day bucket list package. Witness icons like the Eiffel Tower, Buckingham Palace, the Colosseum and so much more. Experience stunning locations, bustling cities, famous landmarks, UNESCO listed sites and sample regional languages and cuisines. With return international flights, Eurostar Train Journey from Paris to London and Amsterdam, 27 nights hotel accommodation, daily breakfast, English-speaking Tour Leader and more you ll be in for an unforgettable getaway. 9A York St Sydney Offer available for a limited time or until sold out.
The itinerary Day 1 Australia Barcelona Today depart from Sydney to Barcelona with airlines such as Emirates, Etihad Airways, Lufthansa, Finnair or Swiss Airlines. Meals included: In flight Day 2 Welcome to Barcelona Welcome to Barcelona. You ll be met on arrival by a tour representative and taken to your hotel for the night. You can spend the rest of the day getting relaxing and getting on Spanish time. Overnight: Rafael Hotel Badalona, Barcelona Day 3 Day at your leisure in Barcelona Spend today exploring this bustling city. As the cosmopolitan capital of Spain s Catalonia region, you ll see quirky art and architecture, imaginative food and vibrant street life. Overnight: Rafael Hotel Badalona, Barcelona Day 4 Barcelona Montpellier Embark on a scenic drive through Costa Brava towards Montpellier, a stylish French metropolis. Overnight: Hotel Ibis Montpellier Sud, Montpellier Meals includede: Breakfast Day 5 Montpellier Arles Cannes After breakfast continue your journey to Cannes. You ll make a stop in the UNESCO site of Arles, famous for its historical buildings with links to Van Gogh. Continue on to the French Riviera and enjoy dinner at one of the many waterfront restaurants Cannes has to offer. Page 2 Romance of Europe Overnight: Hotel Ibis Mandelieu, Cannes Day 6 Cannes Nice Monaco Cannes Travel along the Riviera to Nice and sample the vibrant culture before reaching Monaco, home of the Monaco Grand Prix and Grace Kelly. After exploring Monaco, you ll return to your hotel in Cannes for the night. Overnight: Hotel Ibis Mandelieu, Cannes Day 7 Cannes Paris Bid farewell to Cannes today and head north. Climb aboard the TGV High Speed Train and travel through Aix-en-Provence, Avignon and Lyon on your journey to Paris. Once you reach the French capital, you can spend the rest of the day however you like. Overnight: Hotel Mercure Porte de Pantin, Paris Day 8 Paris city tour After breakfast this morning you ll be taken on a half day guided tour of the city. See Notre Dame, Place de la Concorde, the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees and more. After the tour, you can spend the rest of the day exploring the city or relaxing with some wine and cheese. Overnight: Hotel Mercure Porte de Pantin, Paris Day 9 Paris London This morning you ll board the Eurostar train to London. Once you arrive, you can spend the afternoon however you like. Overnight: Novotel London Excel, London
The itinerary Day 10 London city tour Head out on a half day guided tour of London after breakfast today. You ll get to see sights including Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben and the Tower of London. Overnight: Novotel London Excel, London Day 11 London Amsterdam Today you re off to Amsterdam aboard the Eurostar train. Then you can spend your afternoon exploring the beautiful capital city of the Netherlands. Overnight: Hotel NH Schipol, Amsterdam Day 12 Amsterdam walking tour The best way to see Amsterdam is by walking. See Dam Square, the Benginhof, Tower of Montelbaan and more. In the afternoon you ll have the opportunity to take a boat ride along the canals. Overnight: Hotel NH Schipol, Amsterdam Day 13 Amsterdam Hannover Depart for Hannover, in northern Germany today. Start exploring the Gothic Market Church and Old Town Hall. Overnight: Mercure Hotel Oldenburger Allee, Hannover Day 14 Hannover Berlin It s on to the capital city today. Say hello to Berlin and spend the day exploring its many museums and cafes. Overnight: Park Inn by Radisson Alexanderplatz, Berlin Page 3 Romance of Europe Day 15 Berlin walking tour Set foot on a walking tour today to the Berlin Wall Memorial, Checkpoint Charlie and Mauermuseum. Overnight: Park Inn by Radisson Alexanderplatz, Berlin Day 16 Berlin Dresden Prague This morning you ll begin your journey to Prague. On the way, stop in Dresden before settling in at your hotel in Prague for the evening. Overnight: Duo Hotel, Prague Day 17 Prague walking tour See the most important sights of Prague on a walking tour today including Wenceslas Square, the National Theatre, Prague Castle and more. Overnight: Duo Hotel, Prague Day 18 Prague Bratislava This morning you re off to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Overnight: Mercure Centrum Hotel, Bratislava Day 19 Bratislava Budapest Now it s on to Budapest, widely known as the Paris of the East. Overnight: Ibis Styles Budapest Centre, Budapest
The itinerary Day 20 Budapest walking tour Explore Hungary s capital on a walking tour today. See the 19th century Chain Bridge, Trinity Square and more. Overnight: Ibis Styles Budapest Centre, Budapest Day 21 Budapest Vienna This morning you ll depart for Vienna where you ll go on a walking tour. You might know some of its most famous residents like Mozart, Beethoven and Sigmund Freud. Overnight: Arcotel Hotel Wimberger, Vienna Day 22 Day at your leisure in Vienna Today is free at your own leisure to explore this fabulous city. Overnight: Arcotel Hotel Wimberger, Vienna Day 23 Vienna Graz Klagenfurt Your European journey continues today to Klagenfurt. On the way to Klagenfurt, you ll stop in Graz to take in the baroque architecture and Renaissance vibes. In the afternoon you ll reach the vibrant, sunny city of Klagenfurt. Overnight: Hotel Sandwirth, Klagenfurt Day 24 Klagenfurt Venice After breakfast this morning you ll head to the Italian city of Venice. Overnight: Hotel Sport All Ancora, Mestre (Venice Area) Page 4 Romance of Europe Day 25 Venice city tour Explore Venice on a half day guided tour that begins with a waterbus ride to San Marco Island. On the island you ll be taken to the Piazza with the Basilica di San Marco, a stunning piece of Byzantine architecture. Afterwards, feel free to walk the alleyways and canals of this beautiful floating city. Overnight: Hotel Sport All Ancora, Mestre (Venice Area) Day 26 Venice Florence Today you re off to Florence. In the heart of Tuscany, Florence was the centre of medieval European trade and finance, and considered the birthplace of the Renaissance. Take in the view from Piazzale Michelangelo, then walk around the city to see the Ponte Vecchio, Piazza del Duomo and more. Overnight: Datini Hotel, Prato (Florence Area) Day 27 Florence Rome Head south through the Tuscan countryside for Rome today. The Italian capital is a sprawling cosmopolitan city of influential art, architecture and culture. In the afternoon you ll go on a guided tour to see some incredible sights including St Peter s Basilica at Vatican City, the Pantheon and the Trevi Fountain. Overnight: Hotel Cristoforo Colombo, Rome Day 28 Day at your leisure in Rome Spend your last day in Rome exploring, relaxing or getting some last minute gelato. Overnight: Hotel Cristoforo Colombo, Rome
The itinerary Day 29 Rome Australia After breakfast this morning it s off to the airport for your flight home. If your flight departs early, breakfast will be arranged for pick up from the hotel reception the night before. and in flight Day 30 Arrive in Australia Some flights may arrive in Australia +1 day later. Page 5 Romance of Europe
Tour inclusions Highlights Discover the best of 11 European countries on this trip of a lifetime Explore Spain, France, Italy, England, The Netherlands, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria and Monaco Visit Barcelona, Budapest, Prague, Amsterdam, Berlin, Cannes and Monaco Enjoy guided tours of Paris, London, Venice and Rome Marvel at the sights of Barcelona free at leisure Stop in beautiful Montpellier in the south of France Explore the UNESCO listed city of Arles Stay in the seaside town of Cannes on the French Rivera Discover Monaco, home to the Formula 1 Grand Prix Take the high-speed TGV train from Paris to Cannes Witness the magnificent Eiffel Tower Travel on the Eurostar from Paris to London & London to Amsterdam Marvel at Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London Visit famous Dam square and the Bengijnhof in Amsterdam See the The red-brick Gothic Market Church in Hannover Germany Discover lively Berlin and see its most iconic monuments Stop in the beautiful Baroque city of Dresden Enjoy a walking tour through Prague s Castle District Hradčany Discover the lively Slovakian capital of Bratislava on the Danube River Explore Budapest, the Paris of the East Take a walking tour of the highlights of Vienna including its Imperial palaces Experience Graz and Klagenfurt Renaissance and baroque architecture Austrian cities Discover the beautiful floating city of Venice Experience Florence, Tuscany from Piazzale Michelangelo See the Colosseum and Trevi Fountain on a guided city tour of Rome Flights Return international flights (economy class) departing SYD. Accommodation 27 nights hotel accommodation. Dining Enjoy daily buffet breakfast. Tour essentials English-speaking Tour leader English-speaking Tour Guide (Day 8, 10, 25 & 27) Venice Waterbus Tronchetto from/to San Marco Place European city taxes Airline taxes and surcharges Transport Transportation by A/C private vehicle. Transfers Return airport transfers. Page 6 Romance of Europe
Important information Booking information After purchase, you will receive a receipt and a purchase confirmation via email. This email will direct you to an online Passenger Booking Form. You must return 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 the NRMA (unless otherwise stated). Offer essentials Travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 29th May 2019. Travel offer is valid for one person based on twin share. Single traveller supplement For solo travellers a mandatory single supplement of $1800 applies. Departure dates (2018) 2018 October: 8 2019 May: 29 Departure cities Sydney. Page 7 Romance of Europe Flights Airlines used British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss Airways, Austrian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Alitalia, Emirates, Air Berlin, Czech Airlines, Thai Airways, Korean Airlines, Malaysian Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Air France, KLM,, Finnair, Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines plus any codeshare partners (subject to availability). Arrive early 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. Stay behind in Rome, Italy $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 Dubai Abu Dhabi
Important information 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 Upgrades are subject to request only. Availability and pricing will be confirmed once your Passenger Information Form is returned to the NRMA. Accommodation 3-4 Star (self-rated) Barcelona: Rafael Hotel Badalona Montpellier: Hotel Ibis Montpellier Sud Cannes: Hotel Ibis Mandelieu Paris: Hotel Mercure Porte de Pantin London: Novotel London Excel Amsterdam: Hotel NH Schipol Airport Hannover: Mercure Hotel Oldenburger Allee Berlin: Park Inn by Radisson Alexanderplatz Prague: Duo Hotel Bratislava: Mercure Centrum Hotel Budapest: Ibis Styles Budapest Centre Vienna: Arcotel Hotel Wimberg Klagenfurt: Hotel Sandwirth Mestre (Venice Area): Sport Hotel All Ancora Prato (Florence Area): Datini Hotel Rome: Hotel Cristoforo Colombo Please note: Rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type, and are subject to availability based on seasonality. Some hotels are not located in the downtown area. Due to this reason, we cannot guarantee that transportation will be made available if requesting to travel between locations during free time. Properties will be confirmed, no later than two weeks prior to travel. Extra nights Barcelona, Spain (Pre Tour): $200 per room including breakfast Rome, Italy (Post Tour): $180 per room including breakfast 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 3 people (subject to availability). 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 No discounts apply for 3rd person travelling. Full price applies, subject to availability. Bedding configuration Double or Twin Bedding (subject to availability). Adjoining rooms Subject to availability and at the hotels discretion. Please enquire on booking if you require this option. Page 8 Romance of Europe
Important information General tour information Minimum group size 20, maximum group size 50 per vehicle. Optional tours/activities Customers wishing to do any particular sightseeing where entrance fee s may apply, are strongly advised to book these tickets online in advance, in order to avoid the queues. 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 Recommended gratuities/tipping 5 (approx. $8 AUD) per person/day payable to the tour leader on tour Optional activities/tours/entrance fees Personal expenses Travel insurance (mandatory) Please note: A comprehensive travel insurance policy must be organised before all details can be finalised. Other important information 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 travel offers. Tour leaders/guides will only be made available when particularly required to enhance the experience of the destination featured. Coach tour Meals: Daily buffet 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. Page 9 Romance of Europe
Important information 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. 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. 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 a visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required. Schedule of fees Voluntary changes This includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring airline ticket or travel voucher 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 the NRMA, charges of $150.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/other travel provider will apply. Page 10 Romance of Europe