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4 Nights London 2 Quarter-finals Fast Facts: 1 Night Monaco All transfers Start: Monaco 1 night or more Middle: Paris 2 nights Finish: London 4 nights River Cruise: 7 nights Ex Australia and return: 18 nights away Meals: ALL on board + breakfast; Monaco, Paris, London Drinks: ALL on board (beer, wine, soft drinks) Day Tours: Included plus further optional extra tours Matches: 12 televised + LIVE 2 quarter-finals in London Total guests and EWT staff: 138 plus the ship s crew Quality: Superior First Class (4.5 star) THIS CRUISE IS A GUARANTEED DEPARTURE PROVENCE, BURGUNDY PARIS, LONDON The Platinum Experience Cruise with Events Worldwide Travel owners Glenn and Gayle Hedley and their experienced team for this once in a life-time Rugby World Cup Cruise Charter. We have an enviable track record in chartering ships for sports events. This is a fabulous way to enjoy the scenery, enjoy the experiences and watch Rugby World Cup on board with fellow enthusiasts on our own high quality ship where you only unpack once! The Cruise can be taken as our fully inclusive tour with the quarter-finals, or it can be added to one of several others Tours or Travel Packages with multi package discounts on offer. We chose this itinerary because of the French Rugby Factor, the locations and the excellent quality of Avalon Waterways. The cruise encompasses some of the best areas France has to offer enabling us to watch up to 12 pool matches over 7 days as we sail along the Rhone and Saone rivers berthing in French provincial towns and villages. The French are passionate about their Rugby ensuring a very memorable Platinum Experience! Our exclusive charter also includes a full drinks package, all meals and sightseeing tours for all guests so you don t have to spend a cent on board for drinks throughout the Cruise (Beer, Wines and Soft drinks, Tea, Coffee & Snacks all day are included). Start in Monaco, Cruise the Rhone, train to Paris, end with Eurostar and four nights in London with all transfers, match tickets and sightseeing included. This tour is sure to be an everlasting memory and the experience of a life-time. Call now to secure your suite. Welcome on board! FLIGHT OPTIONS WITH THIS TOUR You can fly from Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Cairns, Hobart, Launceston, Adelaide or Perth within the listed price. From other locations we need to apply an add-on fare so contact us for details from your regional location. If you prefer to use a redemption ticket use the Land Only price noting that transfers at the beginning and the end of the tour are not included. Flexibility! Our included flight itinerary is flying from Australia to Nice and then home from London. You can however make variations by departing earlier or returning later. You can also change where you fly to and from as well as selecting a preferred airline. Fare adjustments can be made to allow for any routing to meet your travel plans. You can also upgrade to a higher fare class just check with us when booking based on your desired itinerary.

A day by day Itinerary with televised and live matches: Cruise with like-minded enthusiasts! The match times listed are local times in France one hour ahead of England and Wales ensuring a very convenient time to watch all the action live on T.V in comfort and style. Sun 04 Oct Mon 05 Oct Tue 06 Oct Wed 07 Oct Thu 08 Oct Depart Australian Capitals. Arrive in Nice and transfer to MONACO and the Riviera Marriott for one night. Enjoy Welcome drinks in Monaco. Today we transfer to Arles to board Avalon Scenery for welcome drinks followed by dinner and a night of rugby entertainment. Canada vs. Romania (16.45) Fiji vs. Uruguay (20.00) Join a guided tour of ARLES, the capital of Provence then in the afternoon we sail towards Port St. Louis to experience the tranquil vistas of Camargue National Park before dinner and a night of televised rugby. South Africa vs. USA (16.45) Pre Dinner Namibia vs. Georgia (20.00) Post Dinner During the night we sailed to AVIGNON arriving during breakfast. Enjoy a guided tour of the Palace of the Popes, built in the 14 th Century, the largest Gothic fortress in the world. An optional tour is available to the famous cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The walled city of Avignon is truly remarkable. RFD=Today is a Rugby Free Day ladies! A feature of this tour is that you can see all the action only if you want to and at civilized times moulded around dinner. If you prefer to take day tours or relax elsewhere on board or have an early night you can, thus giving you maximum flexibility. This tour is ideal for discerning couples and solo travellers. Mon 12 Oct Tue 13 Oct Wed 14 Oct MACON-TOURNUS-CHALON SUR SAONE With all the Pool Matches over its time to relax and enjoy the action this time on the Saone River waking up in Macon; a city that plays an important part in the wine trade. Optional extra excursions are available to visit a wine cellar. We cruise from Tournus to arrive in Chalon sur Saone in time for dinner. DISEMBARK: BEAUNE-DIJON-PARIS After breakfast, disembark and head by coach to Beaune in the heart of Burgundy with its medieval houses, cobblestone streets and historical monuments. A wine tasting is included to sample the local Burgundy varieties before we board the TGV to Paris and the Pullman Montparnasse for 2 nights. PARIS One of the most romantic cities of the world awaits so we start with an included city sightseeing tour featuring; Notre Dame, The Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, and of course the Champs Elysées and The Eiffel Tower. In your spare time consider Sacre Coeur, Montmartre or visit the Latin Quarter on the Left bank. There is so much to do in Paris! Fri 09 Oct Enjoy a leisurely morning on board relaxing and enjoying the scenery. After lunch join a walking tour of Viviers, which developed around its Romanesque Cathedral in the Old Town. After dinner it s the match of the South Pacific! New Zealand vs. Tonga (20.00) Thu 15 Oct PARIS to LONDON After breakfast we check out and transfer to the Gare du Nord to take Eurostar to St. Pancras in London. On arrival at St. Pancras we transfer by coach to our four star hotel for four nights, the Park Plaza Riverbank. Sat 10 Oct HUGE TOURNON/TAIN L HERMITAGE-VIENNE It s chocolate tasting today with a guided walk followed by spare time to relax, watch the matches and enjoy another fine dinner. It s a big match tonight! Samoa vs. Scotland (14.30) Australia vs. Wales (16.45) Pre Dinner England vs. Uruguay (20.00) Late Fri 16 Oct Sat 17 Oct LONDON In London we have provided you with an Oyster Card. The card offers up to half price off on the Underground and surface trains as well as the famous red buses. Your Oyster Card has a pre paid value of 20 p.p. and can be topped up. LONDON TWICKENHAM* Sun 11 Oct MEGA LYON is France s second largest city and is also known for its amazing cafes and bars and what a day to be in the city when France takes on Ireland at Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. We go French or Irish today with several other matches being played on the biggest day of International Rugby in history! You can head to town or stay on board for all the entertainment whilst enjoying the local city tour offered by Avalon Waterways along with other optional tours. Argentina vs. Namibia (12.00) Italy vs. Romania (14.30) France vs. Ireland (16.45) Pre Dinner USA vs. Japan (20.00) Post Dinner LIVE Sun 18 Oct LIVE Mon 19 Oct Quarter-final 1 (16.00) Winner Pool B vs. Runner up Pool A LONDON TWICKENHAM* Quarter-final 4 (16.00) Winner Pool A vs. Runner up Pool B After breakfast its check out time ending the tour or you can extend into the semis-finals and The Finals on one of our tours or packages. Ask us for a quote as discounts apply when you book this tour and then add on further Rugby World Cup Packages. See the full price list in this brochure for many of the options. *Subject to availability when booking we may be able to swap your match tickets to the 2 Quarter Finals in Cardiff however transport and accommodation is subject to availability when booking.

Select your Suite: Royal Deck Suites are now limited The Lounge Bar on Avalon Scenery is the place to be as we sail north along the Rhone taking in the scenery and the culture of this region whilst enjoying up to 12 live coverage matches from the UK on board in the lounge and in local bars & pubs along the way. Add Monaco, Paris and London with the quarter-finals at the end and this is bound to be the trip of a life-time! It s The Platinum Experience.

Inclusions, Pricing & Options: FULL TOUR COST INCLUDES: International Airfare from Australia to France and back from London (or elsewhere)* IN FRANCE: Meet and greet at the Airport upon arrival in Nice (applies to flights booked with EWT only) Transfer from Nice to Monaco (applies to flights booked with EWT only) 1 night at the Riviera Marriott La Porte de Monaco with breakfast Welcome Tour Managers drinks in Monaco on the 5 th October Coach transfer from Monaco to Arles in France to join the Cruise ship 8 day, 7 night cruise on Avalon Scenery All meals, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner whilst on board, including afternoon tea and coffee Drinks Package on board: (House beer, wine and soft drinks throughout the cruise) Complimentary Wi-Fi on board Entertainment and Port lectures on board Daily shore Excursions plus optional extra cost Tours (book on board) Captains Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner Services of Events Worldwide Tour hosts + TV coverage of listed matches Transfers from the cruise to our accommodation in Paris 2 nights in Paris at the Pullman Montparnasse with breakfast Transfer to Eurostar One way Eurostar second class from Paris to London St Pancras IN ENGLAND: One way transfer from St. Pancras to the Park Plaza Riverbank 4 nights in London with buffet breakfast at the Park Plaza Riverbank One way transfer from London hotel to Heathrow when flights booked with Events Worldwide Travel RUGBY WORLD CUP INCLUSIONS: Rugby World Cup Category C tickets with all Rugby World Cup royalties to the following games : Quarter-final 1, at Twickenham if you wish to switch to Quarter-final 2 in Cardiff speak to us Quarter-final 4, at Twickenham - if you wish to switch to Quarter-final 3 in Cardiff speak to us TOUR COST DOES NOT INCLUDE: *International Air & Airport taxes/levies/surcharges (these are calculated at the time of ticketing and will be shown separately) Meals other than stated Suggested sightseeing tours or entrances shown as optional extra Items of personal nature (e.g. laundry, phone calls, room service, internet other than stated, etc). Passport and visa costs please check with this office if you require visas for your tour. If you are travelling on a non-australian passport please check if you require a re-entry visa. Travel Insurance HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Available from Events Worldwide Travel with a 15% rebate when booking this tour. Land costs are based on exchange rates 02 January 2014 and may change. See details in regards to the Copyright of this itinerary. Ex Australia: Flights, Transfers, Accommodation, Eurostar, 4 nights London and 2 quarter-finals TOUR COST: #Suites Total Tour Cost including Flights, Transfers, Drinks Package; the works! INDIGO DECK E 11 $9,998 per person twin or double share (Single Indigo category only add $2998) SAPPHIRE DECK (B) 12 $10,680 (Light Blue) SAPPHIRE DECK (A) 18 $10,732 (Dark Blue) ROYAL DECK P 26 $10,837 (Green) ROYAL DECK SUITE 02 $11,467 (Pink) Remove international airfare - $1599 Airport Transfers are then excluded and must be added. If you require transfers please request these. ADD $224 per person to upgrade both London Matches to Category B tickets Special pre & post Cruise Rugby Weekend Packages see next page:

SPECIAL ADD ON PACKAGES FOR THIS CRUISE ONLY: CAT C Tickets Quarter Finals in London INCLUDED 2 matches, 4 nights, CAT C (Cat B add $224 whilst available) Australia v England at Twickenham Sat 3 rd October 2 nights and a Cat C ticket 3 Star = $879 pp twin share, 4 Star = $975 pp twin share, 5 Star = $1245 pp twin share Fly into London then on to Nice with a transfer to Monaco to join the tour on 05 October. This leg is only included when long haul flights are booked with EWT from Australia. Semi Finals Weekend in London Fri 23 rd October 3 nights, both Semis at Twickenham 3 Star = $2609 pp twin share, 4 Star = $2750 pp twin share, 5 Star = $3290 pp twin share The bronze final and the Final in London Fri 29 th October 3 nights, at Olympic Stadium and Twickenham 3 Star = $2690 pp twin share, 4 Star = $2825 pp twin share, 5 Star = $3365 pp twin share For Upgrades to CAT B Tickets at any match see; Follow Your Team Brochure at www.events.com.au BOOKING and PAYMENT PROCEDURES/GUIDELINES: The earlier you book the better it will be when it comes to us enabling your flight bookings and add-on travel services. The most important thing is to lock in the cruise and match Tickets now. Specific flights are secondary at this stage. We will get you there! How to make a booking: 1. Use the booking form attached on the next page and scan/email: travel@events.com.au General Enquiries: 2. Use the booking form attached on the next page and fax 03 5989 7664 3. Email your details in line with the questions on the booking form: travel@events.com.au travel@events.com.au 4. Call 1300 788 666 during office hours AEST with your passport details in hand Passport Names are essential + Flights + Suite preferences: We MUST have exact passport names for all bookings, no nick-names. This is essential. Failure to advise correct Passport ID names will incur hefty costs and charges by changing airline tickets once they are issued plus our amendment fees. Please advise your initial Suite preference and if possible a second preference in case we have limited availability at that time. With this Cruise we will book your flights into NICE in France (NCE). Transfers are then included to our featured hotel in Monaco. The main transfer will be from the arrival of the Emirates/Qantas flight from Dubai. If you have your own flights you need to pay for those transfers or make your own arrangements to get to the hotel in Monte Carlo. Different routings can be arranged with flights or trains to Nice and Monaco should this be required. If you take our pre tour package in London we will fly you to Nice. Frequent Flyer Numbers and Upgrades: If you are a frequent flyer please advise your membership number/s. Not all fares accrue mileage points and we will advise you of this as it can also depend on airline partners involved. If you are seeking an upgrade from one class to another we need to verify that the fare used is available for this service. It is essential we know this information from the outset. Deposits, Payment Terms and Deadlines: 1. An initial deposit of $2,500.00 per tour member is required to secure your match tickets and place on tour. For packages additional RWC Packages we require 50% as a non refundable deposit. All deposits will be requested within 3 working days of booking. It is recommended you book early to obtain your space on tour and to have priority throughout the process for us in servicing your flight requirements in November to get the best flights and seats to suit your needs. 2. An interim payment of $2,000.00 will be due no later than the 1st of October 2014. If the initial deposit is paid after the 1st of October 2014, the deposit will be $4,500.00 (i.e. Payments 1 & 2). 3. The applicable airline taxes/government fees in accordance with your airline and routing will be required within 3 working days of your final flight confirmation along with any fare differences or flight class upgrades. These amounts are in addition to any other payments for your tour or package and the main payment schedule. 4. The Final Balance of payment is due no later than the 1st of June 2015. Tax invoices will be updated with payments prior to the relevant due dates as mentioned above. Late payment may result in the cancellation of your reservation which will be subject to full cancellation fees. 5. Deposit and payment conditions for extended travel arrangements will be advised when bookings are requested. These are separate to the Rugby World Cup tour and package product.

BOOKING FORM RUGBY WORLD CUP CRUISE Please complete the form clearly in block letters and return to Events Worldwide Travel along with your payment. PASSENGER 1: Frequent Flyer Airline: Frequent Flyer Number: FIRST NAME: SURNAME: TITLE: (Names must be as per your passport middle name not required) PASSENGER 2: Frequent Flyer Airline: Frequent Flyer Number: FIRST NAME: SURNAME: TITLE: (Names must be as per your passport middle name not required) ADDRESS: POSTCODE: PHONE (Work): (Home): (Mobile): FAX: EMAIL: ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED: TWIN SHARE (two beds per room) DOUBLE (one double bed per room) SINGLE (Additional cost available on request). If you wish to share a twin room with a person not listed on this form, please advise us of their full name if known. TOUR NUMBER or PACKAGE NUMBER REQUIRED: CRUISE TOUR SUITE PREFERENCE 1 PREFERENCE 2 AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL CITY DEPARTURE POINT: Economy Fare as listed for each Tour or Package PREMIUM, BUSINESS & FIRST CLASS AIRFARE UPGRADES ARE AVAILABLE AT AN ADDITIONAL COST Premium Economy Class Business Class First Class If you are a frequent flyer please advise your numbers above TRAVEL INSURANCE: (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) I WISH TO TAKE OUT TRAVEL INSURANCE - PLEASE SEND ME A BROCHURE NO THANK YOU I ENCLOSE MY DEPOSIT OF $2,500.00 PER PERSON TO SECURE OUR PLACE ON THE TOUR (no of persons) CHEQUE OR CREDIT CARD: Mastercard Visa Amex (2% fee applies for all cards)) CREDIT CARD NAME: CREDIT CARD NUMBER: EXPIRY DATE: AMOUNT TO BE DEBITED: $ (Add the credit card surcharge to the amount) I confirm that I accept the Events Worldwide / Gulliver s Sport Travel and Rugby World Cup 2015 Ticket Terms and Conditions in the brochure (or available at www.events.com.au), on behalf of all people listed for this booking. Signed Date