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Europe Rediscovered Luxury Tour by Private Jet 2016 May 16 – 30, 2016 or Sep. 14 – 28, 2016
Redefining the Classic European Tour
Your VIP Luxury Jet seats a maximum of 15 travelers
Dine by Choice
Extensive personal space
Europe Rediscovered Luxury Tour by Private Jet 2016 May 16 – 30, 2016 or Sep. 14 – 28, 2016 Suite Accommodations Throughout Cost per person: $77,950 • Single room supplement: $7,390 Membership is limited to maximum 15 travelers
Luxury Private Jet
Lakani’s Dine by Choice
Your VIP Private Jet, which normally seats more than 40 passengers, has been custom-fitted for up to 15 travelers with luxurious leather club seats, providing you with the highest standards of comfort. VIP Private Jets are intimate in scale, with posh interiors typically reserved for heads of state, royalty and, of course, Lakani guests.
One of the greatest joys of travel is in the discovery of new culinary delights and the destinations they represent. You will have opportunities to taste fresh and exciting dishes on your journey – in your own personal style. We believe that your dining experience should be your choice. Dine where, when and with whom you choose.
Your VIP Private Jet takes you directly to smaller airports that are closer to our chosen destinations, allowing for flexibility and creativity in itinerary design. Experience flying from and to private airport terminals where security clearance is faster. Enjoy time in the air that is never too long; the average flight time is three hours or less.
Luggage One-Touch
These are the advantages that make private jet travel the ultimate in luxury vacations. Your cabin attendants are gracious, enthusiastic and will anticipate all of your in-flight needs. You also have the peace of mind that comes with knowing that the chartered aircraft operates at the highest standards of safety and security. The camaraderie of fellow travelers, professional tour managers, hand-selected flight crew, vintage wines, champagnes and top cuisine combine to make your Lakani Regional VIP Private Jet Tour memorable and rewarding.
Your Personal Concierge
Enjoy your 15-day vacation in the most worry-free way. Even your luggage is totally handled for you from the moment it arrives in Reykjavik, until you depart Porto. We call this exclusive service “luggage one-touch.”
Winging your way around Europe aboard a Lakani Luxury Private jet is the most stress-free and relaxed way to travel. Your professional tour managers take care of all the details, leaving you to enjoy every moment of your luxury private jet journey. Jan Moester & Heidi Lakani
Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo
Hotel D’Angleterre
The Yeatman
Hotel Lev
Hotel Borg
Hotels of Choice Location, location, location! Luxuriate in premier settings on your Europe Rediscovered Private Jet Tour. Begin in elegant Art Déco surroundings at Reykjavik’s Hotel Borg, just steps from shopping and restaurants in the heart of the city. See the local sights, sample traditional cuisine, and then bask in your beautifully appointed suite outfitted with your complete comfort in mind – luxury Hastens bed and heated marble bathroom floors. Indulge in sumptuous surroundings in the historic Hotel D’Angleterre in the center of Copenhagen. Cross the street and you’ll be looking at the Royal Opera and the Nyhavn Canal, known for its colorful townhouses. Relax in your tastefully decorated, spacious junior suite with all the modern amenities. You may wish to visit the Spa and Fitness center for a treatment or to take a dip in the pool. For your gastronomic delight, dine in the hotel’s Michelin star restaurant, Marchal, which combines Nordic and French cuisine for a unique experience. Arrive in Ljubljana, where an elegantly decorated suite awaits you at the Hotel Lev. Ideally situated within walking distance of the triple bridge, old town, and Ljubljana Castle, the hotel
offers classical grace and modern comfort for which Europe is renowned. Enjoy contemporary cuisine with a Mediterranean touch at the Pri Levu Restaurant for which the hotel is named. Fly to Sicily and luxuriate in one of Italy’s most glamorous retreats. Settle into your Junior Suite at the Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo, located high in the rocky hills of Sicily’s eastern coast, overlooking the sea, Mt. Etna, and an ancient Greek Theatre. Step out onto your balcony and take in the view and breathe in the invigorating sea air. Take a dip in the panoramic swimming pool surrounded by lush terraced gardens. Or treat yourself at the luxurious spa. You’ll not soon forget your stay here. Your European journey culminates along the shore of the River Douro in Porto. Designed to evoke the personality of its World Heritage city surroundings, The Yeatman offers a sense of effortless comfort while celebrating individuality within its rooms. Unwind in your uniquely decorated luxury suite with its large terrace overlooking Porto and the River Douro. Dine in the Michelin star restaurant and be sure to end your meal with the famous port wine for which the city is named.
Magnificent Hallgrimskirkja Church
Copenhagen Swans
Iceland’s Blue Lagoon
Your Journey Begins... Reykjavik, Iceland Mon., Tue., & Wed., May 16, 17 & 18 or WED., THU., & FRI., SEP. 14, 15 & 16 Hote l B o r g Arrive in Reykjavik on your independent flight. You will be met and transferred to your luxury accommodations in the heart of old Reykjavik. This evening meet your traveling companions and Lakani Tour Managers at a welcome cocktail and dinner party. Our walking tour of Reykjavik provides an insider’s view of the city. Visit Hallgrímskirkja Church, enjoy a view over the city from Perlan vantage point built on hot water storage tanks, and take a look at Reykjavík’s new city hall. The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the numerous shops, handicraft boutiques, galleries, cafes, and street life. Or, you may choose to visit the Blue Lagoon. The water of the Lagoon is 99-102°F warm, mineral-rich and is reputed for its healing properties. See Iceland’s Big Three – Gullfoss, Geysir and Thingvellir, some of Iceland’s most scenic wonders. At Geysir see hot springs in abundance as well as the famous geyser “Strokkur” that spouts every few minutes, shooting hot water up to 60 feet. At Gullfoss, you will discover one of the most impressive waterfalls in Europe. Thingvellir was the first place to receive UNESCO’s nomination of world heritage. Here we can eyewitness the rift splitting the American and European continents.
Thingvellir
Copenhagen, Denmark Thu. & Fri., May 19 & 20 or Sat. & SUN., Sep. 17 & 18 Hotel D’Angleterre This morning board your VIP Private Jet flight to Copenhagen. Upon arrival, transfer to your luxury hotel. Board one of the specially built canal boats and cruise through the canals and harbor, seeing Copenhagen as sailors have seen it for centuries. Pass under the incredibly low bridges to view some of the important, historic buildings that in a city with a long maritime history, have easy access to the waterways: Christian IV’s Stock Exchange, Holmens Church, the charming old sailor’s quarter Nyhavn, Amalienborg Palace, and the Little Mermaid. Disembark to visit the famous Tivoli Gardens, and enjoy dinner at one of Tivoli’s finest restaurants. Visit Christiansborg Palace, built in neo-Baroque style in the years 1907-28. The palace houses Parliament, the Supreme Court, the Prime Minister’s Office, and several ministries as well as the Royal Reception Rooms, the Queen’s Library, the Audience Chambers and the Sovereign in Council rooms. Continue to the Rosenborg Palace which contains the Royal Collections. Such treasures as the exquisite Danish Crown Jewels, the Queen’s jewels, the famous Royal Copenhagen Porcelain design ‘Flora Danica’ and other royal regalia are kept here, along with numerous paintings and a splendid, ceremonial throne room. The afternoon is at leisure, or you may opt to visit the Carlsberg Brewery for a tasting of local beers.
Postojna Caves
Lake Bled, Slovenia
Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic & Ljubljana, Slovenia Sat., Sun., & Mon., May 21, 22 & 23 or Mon., Tue., & Wed., Sep. 19, 20 & 21 Hotel Lev Board your Private Jet, touching down first in Cesky Krumlov, a medieval town in Southern Bohemia, famous for its Old Town, with 300 UNESCO protected medieval buildings, and its castle complex. One of the highlights of our visit to the castle is the well-preserved Baroque Theater, which dates back to the 1400’s. During lunch, we will enjoy a private chamber concert performed in our honor. Re-board your Private Jet and fly to Ljubljana, where you will be transferred to your accomodations. We’ll drive into the countryside to the famous Postojna Cave, the most visited karst cave in Europe. Traveling through the cave in an electric train, marvel at the shining stalagmites and stalactites of different colors and shapes. A special lunch with regional specialties and folkloric music is arranged for us at a lovely manor house. Today enjoy an excursion to Lake Bled, one of the most scenic spots in Slovenia. Cruise on one of the romantic pletna boats to reach the island in the center of the lake and visit the 17th century Church of the Assumption. Stroll through this lovely Alpine town after lunch at a local restaurant.
Taormina Coastline and Mt. Etna
taormina, sicily, italy Tue., wed., & thu., May 24, 25 & 26 or THU., FRI., & Sat., Sep. 22, 23 & 24 grand hotel timeo This morning your VIP Private Jet brings you to Sicily. On arrival at Catania airport, transfer to your luxury hotel in Taormina. Discover the town of Taormina with its famous Greek Theater, the second largest of its kind Taormina’s Greek Theatre in Sicily. The remains of the Greek theater are not actually Greek, as the theater was rebuilt and expanded by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. This evening enjoy a dinner party at one of Taormina’s finest restaurants. Explore Europe’s largest volcano, Mount Etna, which rises to 10,800 feet. Travel by minibus and funicular to reach 8,000 feet. Along the way, you’ll see the hardened lava flows and volcanic cones attesting to the eruptions of 1983 and 2001. On the northern slope of Mount Etna, enjoy typical Sicilian wine & a picnic lunch in the middle of a beautiful vineyard.
Rabello boat
Old Town of Porto
Santo Antonio dos Congregados Church
porto, portugal fri., sat., & sun., May 27, 28 & 29 or Sun., Mon., & Tue., Sep. 25, 26 & 27 the yeatman This morning board your Private Jet flight to Porto in northern Portugal. Upon arrival, transfer to your luxury hotel with panoramic views of Porto and the River Douro. Journey through the Port wine region and enjoy a private tour, wine tasting and lunch at one of this region’s finest wine estates. After lunch cruise by rabelo boat, on the most scenic stretch of the River Douro, under bridges and past terraced vineyards built into the rock-faced slopes. Today’s walking tour is of Porto’s Historical Center. Discover the Stock Exchange Palace; this 19th century architectural jewel in neoclassical style is one of Porto’s main symbols and attractions, and St. Francis Church. After lunch at one of Porto’s best restaurants, enjoy a private tram ride along the Porto River side. There is time to stroll or shop at the Porto Center before returning to the hotel. This evening enjoy a gala farewell cocktail and dinner party. Reminisce about the wonderful sights and cultural encounters you have experienced on your journey through Europe.
Your Journey Ends depart porto mon., may 30 or Wed., Sep. 28 You will be escorted to the Porto Airport to board your independent flight home or on to your next destination.
Terms & Conditions
Eurioe Rediscovered TOUR PRICE: $77,950 per person (double occupancy), with $7,390 single supplement Included in tour price: All regional private jet flights, between Reykjavik and Porto; all beverages including liquor on the private jet; an array of suites at finest hotels on share basis; single accommodations are available at additional cost (Lakani reserves the right to substitute hotels for those named in the brochure when necessary); three meals per day, a la carte where available or practical; bottled water, coffee and tea with meals on the ground; special events; transportation by deluxe air-conditioned vehicles and motor coaches; entrance fees for comprehensive sightseeing; gratuities to hotel and restaurant staff, local guides and drivers; knowledgeable local guides; Lakani tour managers; baggage porterage throughout including two medium sized pieces of baggage; airport taxes; amenities package; transfers between airport and hotel in overseas gateway cities at the beginning and end of the trip; medical evacuation insurance of $100,000 for covered reasons. Not included in tour price: Airfare from hometown to Reykjavik and from Porto to hometown; trip cancellation insurance; medical and accident insurance; passport and visa fees; personal expenses (such as mini bar, laundry, telephone, fax, and internet charges); inoculations and medications; other gratuities not specifically mentioned as included. Payment requirements: To confirm your reservation, we require an initial deposit of $5,000 per person. For the May tour: a second deposit of $30,000 per person is due October 1, 2015 Balance is due December 31, 2015. For the September tour: a second deposit of $30,000 per person is due December 31, 2015 Balance is due April 30, 2016. Refunds & Cancellation Policy: All requests to cancel confirmed reservations must be received in writing. Cancellation Date Cancellation Fee: May Tour September Tour Before Sep. 30, 2015 Before Jan. 31,2016 Oct. 1–15, 2015 Feb. 1–15, 2016 Oct. 16–Dec. 31, 2015 Feb 16-Apr. 30, 2016: After Jan. 1, 2016 After May 1, 2016
Cancellation Fee $5,000 per person $25,000 per person $35,000 per person NO REFUND
Refunds will not be made for unused portion of the tour, such as, but not limited to, sightseeing excursions, meals, and or other pre-arranged services. Refunds are limited to the amounts as stated in our Cancellation Policy. Insurance: Lakani World Tours cannot be held responsible or liable for loss, damage, or theft of luggage or personal belongings, nor for personal injury, accident, or illness. A travel insurance plan including trip cancellation protection is available through Lakani World Tours. Developed in conjunction with Travel Guard, this plan is available at the time of reservation and may protect you against unforeseen events. Cancellation insurance is strongly recommended. Responsibility of Traveler: This is an active program, requiring participants to be in good health and capable of moderate exertion. Participants must be able to ascend and descend the aircraft stairs. Special assistance and/or private ground arrangements may be available at additional cost, depending upon specific requirements. Smoking is prohibited on the private jet, at group meals, on buses and during all group activities. Travel documents: Lakani World Tours does not obtain personal travel documents or assume responsibility for notifying travelers of current requirements. All expenses incurred as a result of delays or itinerary changes related to lack of appropriate travel documents shall be borne by the individual traveler. Health & Inoculations: Inoculation requirements and recommendations often change; therefore, we strongly recommend you contact your personal physician, local Health Department, or the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta, Georgia, 404-322-4559 or www.cdc.gov/travel and advise them of your itinerary.
Photography: Lakani World Tours encourages tour participants to take photographs and videos during the tour and submit them to the Lakani Travel Club photography contest or for use in promotional materials. Participants who prefer that their image not be used for marketing purposes are asked to make this request known in writing prior to departure. Prices: Lakani World Tours reserves the right to increase tour prices to cover increased costs after prices are published, and to reflect fluctuations in foreign exchange markets. Lakani World Tours is under no obligation to provide a breakdown of costs involved in this program. Responsibility: Lakani World Tours and its employees, independent contractors and representatives act only as agents in arranging hotels or lodging, transportation, ground handling, restaurants, or other travel services and in no way shall be held liable in the event of failure by any person or company to render services to travelers, nor shall they be held liable for any negligent or willful act by any such person or company. Furthermore, neither Lakani World Travel Inc (DBA Lakani World Tours) nor its employees, independent contractors or agents shall be held liable or responsible for any injury, loss, death, or damage to personal property in connection with any goods or services provided, resulting from force majeure, acts of God, civil unrest, acts of war, terrorist activities, labor strikes, or mechanical failure of transport while traveling. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, Lakani World Tours reserves the right, without notice, to withdraw any or all parts of a tour and or to make such changes as may be necessary. The extra cost, if any, for such changes will be the responsibility of the traveler. Lakani World Tours reserves the right to cancel the tour, in which case a full refund will be made without further obligation on our part. We also reserve the right to decline to accept or to retain any person as a member of the tour, or to require a participant to withdraw from the tour at their own expense when such an action is determined by Lakani World Tours tour staff to be in the best interest of the participant’s health and safety or that of the tour group. No refund will be made for the unused portion of the tour. The published tour cost is based on tariffs and exchange rates in effect in June, 2015, and is subject to change. Any tariff, exchange rate or fuel surcharge will be passed on to the participants. Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk entirely. It is understood that the air ticket when issued shall constitute the sole contract between the passenger and the airline concerned. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board their plane or conveyance. Lakani World Tours accepts no liability for any airline’s cancellation penalty or change fee incurred by the purchase of a restricted air ticket in connection with this tour. In regard to credit card payments for travel services to Lakani World Tours the traveler (and or cardholder or the cardholders authorized representative) will hold Lakani World Tours and its employees, independent contractors or representatives harmless for any or all charge-backs exercised by them or their credit card companies, originating from any complaints regarding travel services or involving refund requests of monies paid when insurance was not purchased, or for any reason whereby the traveler did not utilize any portion of the prepaid travel services, or any reasons whatsoever. Arbitration Resolution: Any controversy or claim arising out of, or relating to, any services arranged by Lakani World Tours shall be resolved solely by binding arbitration in Orange County, California, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Acceptance of initial travel services and payment of monies to Lakani World Tours will constitute agreement by the traveler(s) of these Terms & Conditions. California law requires sellers of travel to be bonded. Lakani World Tours is bonded through Great American Insurance and is a participant in the California Travel Consumer Restitution Corporation, TCRC fund. Image Credit: Thingvellir, photographed by Fabienne Flammer. Old Town of Porto, ©Danielec1998. Santo Antonio dos Conregados Church, ©Topdeq. Lakani World Tours 1300 Bristol Street North, Suite 100 Newport Beach, CA 92660 www.lakani.com
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