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Autumn in Sensational Slovenia 30th October - 3rd November VISITING Ljubljana, Maribor, Ptuj, Krvavec Skiing Resort, Ljubljana Zoo, Lake Bled, Bohinj, Mount Vogel and Kranjska Gora

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WEDNESDAY, 30TH OCTOBER | We will meet at the airport at 4.30am for our Air Malta direct flight to Ljubljana departing at 6.30am and arriving at 8.25am. On arrival, we will make our way to our 3 star central City Hotel in Ljubljana. Since check in is normally done in the afternoon, we will leave our luggage at the hotel and go for an optional half-day guided city tour of Ljubljana.

One can notice the baroque influence in the old part of town, with narrow cobbled streets nestled between the castle slopes and the river Ljubljanica. Particular highlights of the old town include the Cathedral of St Nikolai, City Hall, the three bridges and the open market. After the guided tour, we will take a boat ride (included – weather permitting) on the River Ljubljanica to admire the city with a different perspective from the river banks. We will later check in our rooms and enjoy rest of the day.

THURSDAY, 31 OCTOBER | Today our optional full-day excursion will take us to visit Maribor and Ptuj. Maribor is the second biggest town in Slovenia and in character, it is totally different from Ljubljana and the ST

PRICE PER PERSON Adult in Quad Adult in Triple Adult in Twin Adult in Single Child with 2 adults Half Board (5 dinners)

* SPECIAL PRICE ¢449 ¢399 ¢479 ¢429 ¢499 ¢449 ¢629 ¢579 ¢349 ¢299 ¢75

* Special price applies when all excursions are taken

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western parts of the country. We will then have some free time to enjoy Maribor before we proceed to visit the oldest town in Slovenia, Ptuj, which is located just a short drive away. We will explore its beauty in a walking tour through the town and visit Ptuj Castle (extra), the Provost church and the old City Hall.

FRIDAY, 1ST NOVEMBER | Today, our optional full-day excursion will take us to Krvavec Skiing Resort. We will take a cable car (extra) up the mountain and enjoy some stupendous views. Up on the mountain, there are various activities that can be enjoyed, such as archery, mountain go-karting descent, the tube descent and many more.

We will enjoy our time here before we return to Ljubljana and enjoy the rest of the afternoon in Ljubljana Zoo (entrance extra).

SATURDAY, 2ND NOVEMBER | Today we go for a relaxing full-day optional excursion to Bled, known as the “Pearl of the Slovenian Alpine region”, due to its emeraldgreen lake and the church on the small island in the middle of the lake. We shall

PRICE INCLUDES Return Air Malta flights to Ljubljana 4 nights in 3 star central City Hotel in Ljubljana or similar Rooms with private facilities, TV & A/C Rich daily buffet breakfasts Return airport transfers Services of Tour Leader Airport taxes and service charge Insolvency Fund

¢399 visit Bled Castle (extra) up on the hill above the lake. We then proceed to Bohinj, the largest glacier lake in Slovenia, situated in the region of the Julian Alps. We will take a cable car (extra) up to Mount Vogel where we can admire the magnificent view from the summit. Afterwards, we will have enough time to relax at the side of the peaceful Bohinj Lake and take in the natural beauty all around.

SUNDAY | Today we will spend a relaxing optional full-day excursion at the famous Slovenian skiing resort of Kranjska Gora. Set near the borders with Austria and Italy, this winter and summer tourist resort touches Triglav National Park to the south. This picturesque village still retains its identity -

EXCURSIONS CHILD UNDER 12 PAYS HALF Ljubljana Maribor/Ptuj Krvavec Skiing Resort/Ljubljana Zoo Bled/Bohinj/Mount Vogel Kranjska Gora

¢19 ¢41 ¢34 ¢39 ¢41

traditional mountain homelines and athletic dynamism are united here. We will then make our way to Lago di Fusine where we will find two breathtaking lakes. We shall return to our hotel. (Check out of rooms is by noon) Later, we will start our drive towards Ljubljana Airport for our Air Malta flight departing at 10.25pm and arriving in Malta at 00.15pm (early Monday morning).

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE City tax of ¢3.13 per person per night (from 12 years upwards) is to be paid directly at hotel Bled Castle ¢9.50 Adults/¢4.50 Children Mt Vogel Cable Car ¢15 Adult/¢10 Children Ptuj Castle ¢6.50 Adults/¢3.50 Children Funicular Ljubljana Castle ¢4 Adults/¢3 Children Krvavec Cable Car ¢11 Adults/¢7 Children Ljubljana Zoo ¢9 Adults/¢6 Children Lake Bled Pletna Ride ¢15 Adults/¢7 Children Kranjska Gora Sledging/Chairlift ¢11 Adults/¢8 Children * All above prices are subject to change

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Autumn break in Lake Bled, Slovenia 30th October - 3rd November VISITING Bled, Bohinj, Mount Vogel, Kranjska Gora, Lago di Fusine, Tarvisio, Velden, Pyramidenkogel, Villach, Ljubljana, Predjama Castle and Postojna Caves

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WEDNESDAY, 30TH OCTOBER | We will meet at the airport at 4.30am for our Air Malta direct flight to Ljubljana departing at 6.30am and arriving at 8.25am. On arrival, we will make our way to our hotel in Lake Bled. Since check in is normally in the afternoon, we will leave our luggages at the hotel and go for a full day optional excursion to explore the town of Bled, known as the pearl of the Slovenian Alpine region due to its emerald-green lake. We shall visit Bled Castle (extra) and then proceed to Bohinj, the largest glacier lake in Slovenia, situated in the region of the Julian Alps. We will take a cable car (extra) up to Mount Vogel and admire the stupendous view till we reach the summit.

We will later make our way from Bohinj to a Dairy Farm where we will have the opportunity to learn about cheese production and try some typical milk products (extra). We return to our hotel and check in our rooms.

THURSDAY, 31ST OCTOBER | Our full day optional excursion today takes us to Kranjska Gora, Lago di Fusine and Tarvisio. Set near the borders with Austria and

PRICE PER PERSON Adult in Quad Adult in Triple Adult in Twin Adult in Single Child with 2 adults Half Board (5 buffet dinners)

¢399 ¢429 ¢469 ¢539 ¢299 ¢69

* Special price applies when half board & all excursions are taken

Italy, this winter and summer tourist resort touches Triglav National Park. This picturesque village still retains its identity and it is fun to make use of the cable chairs up on the mountain (extra – weather permitting). We will later cross over to Italy driving towards Lago di Fusine and Tarvisio.

We will first stop at Lago di Fusine where we will find two breathtaking lakes. We later proceed to Tarvisio and visit Piazza di Unità.

FRIDAY, 1ST NOVEMBER | Our full day optional excursion will today take us into Austria were we will first visit Velden, the famous and vibrant village on the shores of Lake Worthersee. We will later drive up to the all so popular Pyramidenkogel (extra), a wooden-steel structure overlooking Lake Worthersee. With a total height of 100 metres, the Pyramidenkogel is the highest observation tower in the world offering a lookout platform to gaze the magnificent autumn landscapes which lie at your feet. Our final stop will be in Villach, a small town that dates back to Roman times offering a typical pretty Austrian atmosphere.

PRICE INCLUDES * SPECIAL PRICE ¢349 ¢379 ¢419 ¢489 ¢249

Air Malta direct flights to Ljubljana 4 nights in 3 star Hotel Krim in Bled or similar Daily buffet breakfasts Welcome drink Rooms with private facilities, central heating & TV Return airport transfers Services of tour leader Airport taxes & service charge Insolvency Fund

¢349 SATURDAY, 2ND NOVEMBER | This morning we shall go on an optional full-day excursion to visit Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia. This friendly city has a baroque section of the old town, with narrow, cobbled streets nestled between the castle slopes and the river Ljubljanica. Particular highlights of the old town include the Cathedral of St Nikolai, City Hall, the three bridges and the open market. After the guided tour, we will take a boat ride (included – weather permitting) on the River Ljubljanica.

SUNDAY, 3RD NOVEMBER | Today our full-day optional excursion takes us to Postojna and Predjama. Postojna caves (entrance extra) are amongst the largest in the world. They feature 22 kilometres of amazing stalactite and stalagmite struc-

EXCURSIONS CHILD UNDER 12 PAYS HALF Lake Bled, Bohinj/Mt Vogel/Alpine Dairy Farming/Cheese tasting Kranjska Gora/Lago di Fusine Velden/Pyramidenkogel/Villach Ljubljana Postojna Caves/Predjama Castle

¢29 ¢39 ¢40 ¢36 ¢30

All excursions are guided by an English speaking guide

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tures. An electric train will take us into the caves and then a guide will walk us through the most dramatic parts of the caves. We will also visit Predjama Castle (entrance extra), a unique structure in Gothic style built right in the mountains under a natural rocky arch. We will return to our hotel. Check out of rooms has to be done by noon. Later, we will start our drive towards Ljubljana Airport for our Air Malta flight departing at 10.25pm and arriving in Malta at 00.15pm (early Monday morning).

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE City tax of ¢3.13 per person per night (from 12 years upwards) is to be paid directly at the hotel Bled Castle ¢9.50 Adults / ¢4.50 Children Mt Vogel Cable Car ¢15 Adults / ¢10 Children Dairy Farm ¢12 Pyramidenkogel ¢11 Adults / ¢5.50 Children Kranjska Gora Chairlift ¢11 Adults / ¢8 Children Lake Bled Pletna Boat ¢15 Adults / ¢7 Children Postojna Caves / Predjama Castle ¢30.80 Adults / ¢20 Children * All above prices are subject to change

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Autumn in Serbia Belgrade and other Serbian Wonders 1st - 5th November VISITING Belgrade, Novi Sad, Subotica, Palic Lake, Đerdap Gorge and Avala FRIDAY, 1ST NOVEMBER | We meet at 4.30am for our Air Malta flight departing to Belgrade at 6.30am. On arrival at 8.20am, our coach will transfer us to our central 4 star hotel in Belgrade. Since check in is normally in the afternoon, we will leave our luggage at the hotel and go for a half day optional city tour with your local guide and discover the holiday atmosphere in the centre. Serbia’s capital city will show you why it is a strategic stopover at the crossroads of Eastern and Western civilization since ancient times, with its position at the confluence of the Danube and Sava River.

We will see, amongst others, Saint Sava Orthodox Cathedral, Republic Square, Kalemegdan Fortress and more.

SATURDAY, 2ND NOVEMBER | Today, we

PRICE PER PERSON Adult in Triple Adult in Twin Adult in Single Child with 2 adults Half Board

* SPECIAL PRICE ¢429 ¢379 ¢449 ¢399 ¢529 ¢479 ¢349 ¢299 ¢49

* Special price applies when half board & all excursions are taken

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will be going on a full-day optional excursion to Ðerdap Gorge, often described as a ‘border designed by a deity’ and that doesn’t really do it justice. Water absolutely dominates the image, bordered by two dramatic cliff faces that seem to be immensely foreboding, but are home to many sights and sounds themselves. It is sometimes referred to as the Iron Gate, which is a little easier to pronounce!

SUNDAY, 3RD NOVEMBER | Our full day optional excursion today will take us to Subotica where we can enjoy the best examples of secession style of architecture of the Subotica downtown – The City Hall, Fountain and Churches. We will have some free time to enjoy this locality before we drive to Palic Lake, one of the most

PRICE INCLUDES Return Air Malta flights to Belgrade 4 nights in 4 star hotel in Belgrade Rooms with private facilities, TV & WiFi Daily buffet breakfast Return airport transfers Services of tour leader Airport taxes and service charge Insolvency Fund All taxes

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¢379 famous tourist centres of Serbia. Here we can enjoy a nice walk and relax around the lake shore. We later drive to one of the finest vineries in Vojvodina. The winery tour includes dinner and tasting of the famous “wines from sand” in an authentic wine cellar.

MONDAY, 4TH NOVEMBER | We will start off our full-day optional excursion with a city tour of Novi Sad. We will enjoy a walk

EXCURSIONS Belgrade city tour Novi Sad Subotica/Lake Palic Ðerdap Gorge Avala Half Day

ADULT ¢19 ¢37 ¢37 ¢47 ¢19

CHILD ¢13 ¢19 ¢19 ¢29 ¢13

The above excursions include local guides. Vojvodina Winery and boat ride on Djerdap Gorge included

through the pedestrian area of the historical Novi Sad nucleus - Danube street, “Zmaj Jovina” street and from here we will see the City Hall, Liberty Square, “Banovina”- Monumental building of Executive Council and Assembly of Vojvodina Province. We make our way to Petrovaradin Fortress, the oldest best preserved fortification on the Danube built during the Queen Mary Theresa reign. The best panoramic view of Novi Sad spreads from the Petrovaradin Fortress.

TUESDAY, 5TH NOVEMBER | Our last halfday excursion will take us to Avala where one can enjoy a view of Belgrade from the ‘sky’! We will visit the Monument to the Unknown Hero (a fair amount of steps are required to be climbed) and also Avala Tower, standing at 205m tall. We return to our hotel. Check out of rooms by noon. We will later transfer to Belgrade airport for our Air Malta flight departing at 8.25pm and arriving in Malta at 10.15pm.

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Serbian Lakes & Mountains 1st - 5th November

VISITING Zlatibor, Sirogojno, Uvac Lake, Ice Cave, Tara National Park, Vrelo, Kadinjaca Memorial Complex & Uzice FRIDAY, 1ST NOVEMBER | We meet at 4.30am for our Air Malta flight departing to Belgrade at 6.30am. On arrival at 8.20am, we start our drive towards Zlatibor and check in our 4 star Hotel Zlatibor Mona in Zlatibor. We will later walk along the beautiful Zlatibor Lake and fragrant meadows with a short break on the local market where one can buy traditional products such as woodcarvings, handwork crafts and souvenirs, smoked ham, and kaymak, a traditional creamy dairy product.

SATURDAY, 2ND NOVEMBER | We start off our stay with an optional half-day excursion taking us to Sirogojno and visit the “Staro Selo Sirogojno”, an open-air museum or “ethno village” known as the Old Village Museum. The ethno village displays a set of traditional wooden buildings, including a bakery, a dairy, and an inn, all

PRICE PER PERSON * SPECIAL PRICE Adult in Quad ¢429 ¢379 Adult in Triple ¢449 ¢399 Adult in Twin ¢479 ¢429 Adult in Single ¢579 ¢529 Child sharing with 2 adults ¢349 ¢299 Half Board (4 buffet dinners) ¢59 * Special price applies when half board & all excursions are taken

in authentic form. The village of Sirogojno was declared a Monument of Culture of Exceptional Importance in 1983, and it is protected by the Republic of Serbia. The rest of the day is free to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the hotel.

SUNDAY, 3RD NOVEMBER | Today we can enjoy a day surrounded by nature!

Our full-day optional excursion today will take us to visit Uvac Lake, consisting of a compound of unreal meanders that nature carved in a miraculous way, showing off the most beautiful color of crystal clear waters. Our day will help us forget about civilization for a short while and we can relax whilst hearing the sounds of nature and enjoying the unspoiled natural wealth. We will also go on a 3 hour boat ride through the canyon where we will find also one of the caves of the Uvac system – the Ice Cave, showing of its halls

PRICE INCLUDES Return Air Malta flights to Belgrade 4 nights in 4 star Hotel Zlatibor Mona in Zlatibor or similar Rooms with private facilities, TV & WiFi Usage of Wellness Centre in Hotel Zlatibor Mona 4 buffet breakfasts Return airport transfers Services of tour leader Airport taxes and service charge Insolvency Fund

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¢379 with big white pillars, crossed with red and blue shades.

MONDAY, 4TH NOVEMBER | Today we will go for a very pleasant full-day optional excursion, taking us to the Tara National Park. The Park is especially famous for its fascinating nature. We will enjoy a tour of Lazici Dam while observing Spajici Lake and the area where the famous Pancic’s Spruce was discovered in 1875. We will then drive back to Perucac and enjoy lunch (extra) at Vrelo Restaurant, famous since it is built above the smallest river in

EXCURSIONS Sirigojno Tara National Park Uvac Lake/Ice Cave (incl. boat ride, sandwich & drink)

ADULT CHILD ¢39 ¢20 ¢55 ¢35 ¢46 ¢30

All excursions are guided by an English speaking guide

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the world, Vrelo, only 365 meters long.

The restaurant overlooks the turquoise green river Drina and the waterfalls.

TUESDAY, 5TH NOVEMBER | After checking out of our rooms, we start our drive towards Kadinjaca Memorial Complex. This spomenik complex commemorates the brave actions of the soldiers the Worker’s Batallion who died protecting the Republic of Uzice at Kadinjaca Mountain. We then proceed to the city of Uzice for another short stop. Set in the valley of Detinja River, surrounded by magnificent beauties of mountains Tara and Zlatibor, there is a center of the former Republic of Uzice and one of the eight Tito’s cities – the city of Uzice. We will then proceed to Belgrade airport for our Air Malta flight departing at 8.25pm and arriving in Malta at 10.15pm.

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE City tax of ¢1.30 per person per night (from 12 years upwards) is to be paid directly at hotel. Children between the ages of 6 and 12 pay 50% (¢0.65 per night) * All above prices are subject to change

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Lourdes

Fl-okkażjoni tal-Festa tal-Immakulata Kunċizzjoni 5 - 9 ta’ Diċembru

8 ta’ Diċembru - Festa Pubblika

INŻURU Lourdes, St Jean d’Luz, Col d’Ibardin u Pont d’Espagne

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IL-ŒAMIS, 5 TA’ DIÇEMBRU | Il-grupp jiltaqa’ l-ajruport fl-10.25am minn fejn b’titjira diretta mal-Air Malta fil-12.25pm nitilqu gœal Lourdes. Fis-2.50 pm naslu Lourdes fejn insibu coach li teœodna fil-Lukandi Lys De Marie/Padoue jew simili. Nibdew il-mawra tagœna f’Lourdes bi ÿjara fil-Grotta ta’ Massabielle, fejn il-Madonna dehret lil Santa Bernadette Soubirous. Çena fil-Lukanda.

IL-ÆIMGŒA, 6 TA’ DIÇEMBRU | Wara lkolazzjon niççelebraw l-Ewkaristija f’waœda mid-diversi knejjes/kappelli li jinsabu viçin il-Grotta. Ma’ tmiem il-Quddiesa, il-grupp jieœu ritratt ta’ tifkira quddiem il-Baÿiliki.

Inkomplu bil-programm billi nÿuru t-tliet Baÿiliki u wara nagœmlu l-mixja tal-Via Sagra fuq l-gœolja de l’Espeluges. Pranzu u wara mmorru naraw video dwar il-Messaææ ta’ Lourdes, imbagœad fejn ikun possibbli, inÿuru diversi postijiet ta’ interess konnessi ma’ Santa Bernadette; fosthom il-Mitœna Boly (fejn twieldet u gœexet sakemm kellha 10 snin), il-Cachot (kamra f’œabs abbandunat fejn gœexet flimkien mal-familja,

PREZZ KULL PERSUNA

¢599 ¢609 ¢699 ¢469

* 1/4 flixkun nbid b’xejn waqt l-ikel ta’ filgœaxija

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IS-SIBT, 7 TA’ DIÇEMBRU | Kolazzjon u wara jkollna optional excursion ta’ æurnata gœal St Jean de Luz. F’St Jean de Luz, li hija belt kosmopolitana u medjevali b’influwenza Spanjola, inÿuru ç-çentru storiku u l-bajja kbira tal-post. Ikollna œin liberu li matulu nkunu nistgœu nkomplu ngawdu ç-çentru tal-belt, fejn insibu l-aqwa restoranti li jservu ikel bnin tal-baœar u x-xtajta meraviljuÿa tal-post. Wara mmorru Col d’Ibardin minfejn naraw veduti mill-isbaœ u fejn inkunu nistgœu nagœmlu xi xiri. Nirritornaw il-lukanda gœaç-çena. Fid9.00pm nieœdu sehem bœala grupp fil-Purçissjoni Aux Flambeaux li ssir fl-okkaÿjoni ta’ lejliet il-festa tal-Immakulata Kunçizzjoni.

IL-ŒADD, 8 TA’ DIÇEMBRU (FESTA TAL-IMMAKULATA KUNÇIZZJONI) | Kolazzjon u wara fid-9.30 a.m. flimkien ma’ eluf ta’ pellegrini oœra ta’ kull æens

PREZZ JINKLUDI

LUKANDA LYS DE MARIE (3 STAR SUPERIOR) Kbar f’kamra trippla ¢539 Kbar f’kamra doppja ¢549 Kbar f’kamra singola ¢599 Tfal ma’ ÿewæ adulti ¢413 LUKANDA PADOUE (4 STAR) Kbar f’kamra trippla Kbar f’kamra doppja Kbar f’kamra singola Tfal ma’ ÿewæ adulti

matul id-dehriet) u l-Knisja Parrokkjali li hija ddedikata lill-Qalb Imqaddsa ta’ Æesù (fejn tgœammdet). Œin liberu sakemm niltaqgœu fil-Lukanda gœaç-çena.

Titjiriet diretti mal-Airmalta gœal Lourdes Coach transfers ajruport/lukandi/ajruport Akkomodazzjoni fil-Lukandi Lys de Marie (3 star star superior)/Lukanda Padoue (4 star) jew simili Il-kmamar kollha bis-central heating u s-servizzi privati Ikel skont il-programm (4 kolazzjonijiet / 3 pranzi / 4 çeni) Servizz ta’ tour leader Servizz ta’ Direttur Spiritwali It-taxxi tal-ajruporti u s-service charge Insolvency Fund

¢539 nieœdu sehem fil-Quddiesa Internazzjonali li tiæi ççelebrata fil-Baÿilika San Piju X. Esperjenza unika u xeni mpressjonanti ta’ devozzjoni. Wara l-pranzu jkollna optional excursion gœal Pont d’Espagne li jifforma parti mill-Park Nazzjonali tal-Pyrenees. Eskursjoni fuq il-muntanji fejn ikollna l-opportunità nitpaxxew b’xenarju mill-isbaœ u naraw œafna kaskati meraviljuÿi bl-ilma nieÿel b’veloçità kbira. Dan il-post huwa popolari œafna ma’ dawk li jammiraw xeni sbieœ tal-muntanji. Nirritornaw lura l-lukanda gœaç-çena.

li qegœdin viçin il-Grotta u hemm nagœmlu t-talb tagœna. L-ilma tal-banjijiet jitwassal minn nixxiegœa li qegœda fil-Grotta, proprju œalli titwettaq l-istedina tal-Madonna biex wieœed jinÿel fl-ilma, jirrikonçilja u jitlob gœall-intenzjonijiet tiegœu. Inkomplu bil-programm billi nieœdu sehem fiççelebrazzjoni tal-Quddiesa. Pranzu u wara œin liberu, sakemm isir il-œin li nitilqgœu mill-Lukandi gœall-ajruport. (Il-kmamar jinÿammu sal-œin tat-tluq mill-Lukandi).

It-titjira titlaq minn Lourdes fil-5.45pm u tasal Malta fit-8.00pm.

IT-TNEJN, 9 TA’ DIÇEMBRU | Kolazzjon kmieni biex imbagœad immorru fil-banjijiet

NOTA: Jista’ jkun hemm xi tibdil fil-programm taç-çelebrazzjonijiet minœabba li meta æie ppreparat dan il-programm, kien gœadu ma æiex ippubblikat il-programm uffiçjali tas-Santwarju ta’ Lourdes.

ESKURSJONIJIET TFAL TAŒT IT-12-IL SENA NOFS PREZZ St Jean de Luz Pont d’Espagne

¢39 ¢28

MHUX INKLUŸ FIL-PREZZ Is-City Tax ta’ Lourdes. Din it-taxxa (minn 18-il sena ’l fuq) titœallas direttament filLukandi skont kif jidher hawn taœt: • Lukanda Lys de Marie: ¢1.50c kull lejl, kull persuna.

• Lukanda Padoue: ¢2.10c kull lejl, kull persuna.

Id-donazzjoni lis-Santwarju: ¢2.50c kull persuna kuljum * Jista’ jkun hemm bdil f’dawn il-prezzijiet

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Andalucia, Spain & Gibraltar 7th - 14th December

8th December - Public Holiday, 13th December - National Holiday

VISITING Torremolinos, Seville, Málaga, Torrox, Gibraltar, Córdoba, Ronda, Granada, Benalmadena, Puerto Banus & Marbella SATURDAY, 7TH DECEMBER | We meet at the airport at 4.45am for our Ryanair flight departing at 6.45am and arriving in Seville Airport at 9.35am. On arrival, we will enjoy a free excursion of the capital of Andalucía, where we start our day with a city tour of this important historical city. During the Christmas period, the centre of Seville is all dressed up for the most awaiting moment of the year, the Christmas Holidays.

One can find towering Christmas trees all covered in lights and garlands around the main square in the city. The same streets all decorated and adorned with lights and shops are competing to present the best showcase...not to mention the smell of Christmas that fills the streets. We later make our way to our 4 star Gran Hotel Cervantes in Torremolinos on the Costa del Sol for check-in.

SUNDAY, 8TH DECEMBER | Our full day optional excursion today takes us to the Rock of Gibraltar, which is a duty free British territory. This is a great opportunity for one to do some shopping in the Main Street. On our free time one may visit the spectacular St Michael’s Caves, Europa Point and the famous Barbary Apes (entrance & transport extra).

PRICE PER PERSON Adult in Triple Adult in Twin Adult in Single Child with 2 adults Half Board (7 buffet meals)

¢599 ¢639 ¢879 ¢499 ¢109

* Special price applies when half board & all excursions are taken

MONDAY, 9TH DECEMBER | Today we have a full day optional excursion, starting first with Málaga. We discover the city centre walking through the piazzas and beautiful streets while enjoying Christmas songs, the festive splendour, exquisite aromas and culinary delicacies. Christmas is practically here and as every year the Christmas markets make its appearance in Malaga. We will find decorated shops, festive songs of choirs and wind orchestras entertaining the streets, vendors offering handicraft works and a multitude of Christmas sweets such as roscos, mantecados and polvorones.

You can find all this and much more in these places perfect to take a stroll, enjoy the good atmosphere and the Christmas lighting.

TUESDAY, 10TH DECEMBER | This morning we go on an optional full day excursion to Córdoba, a city of history and arts.

We visit the famous mesquita, Cordoba’s Cathedral, and walk to the antique Jewish quarters, a labyrinth of narrow winding streets of great charm and beauty.

Free time is given to explore this brightly decorated town, where Tendillas Square turns into an enchanting christmas wonder.

PRICE INCLUDES * SPECIAL PRICE ¢499 ¢539 ¢779 ¢399

Return Ryanair flights to Seville airport including 10kg carry-on luggage and 20kg checked-in luggage 7 nights in 4 star Gran Hotel Cervantes in Torremolinos or similar Daily buffet breakfast Rooms with private facilities, air-conditioning, safe, TV & hairdryer Return airport transfers Services of tour leader All taxes Insolvency Fund

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¢499 WEDNESDAY, 11TH DECEMBER | We board our coach and head off on our optional full day excursion driving by the old romantic road to Ronda, perched on high mountains. We have time to visit Plaza de Toros, the 18th century bullring and its bullfighting museum (extra), home of some of the most famous matadors in history. Later we explore this picturesque town steeped in history. Ronda also offers a Christmas Market where you will be able to find handcrafted presents. It features cabins, a playground and camelback rides, among other activities.

THURSDAY, 12TH DECEMBER | Our full day optional excursion today takes us to historic Granada, located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada. We start our tour by visiting the Capilla Royal, the gothic Granada Cathedral and later explore the maze of ancient narrow streets in the city centre

EXCURSIONS Gibraltar Málaga/Torrox Córdoba Ronda Granada Benalmadena/Puerto Banus/ Marbella

ADULT ¢41 ¢41 ¢41 ¢30 ¢52

CHILD ¢21 ¢21 ¢35 ¢15 ¢42

¢39 ¢20

The costs of the above excursions include the entrances to Seville Cathedral, Cordoba Cathedral, Granada Cathedral and the Royal Chapel, Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens

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which are full of fascinating curiosities, local crafts and delicacies. Later we visit the famous Alhambra built on the top of a hill.The palace complexes and Generalife Gardens, beside the Albaicin, have been declared World Heritage Sites. We visit the incredible Alhambra complex, hills, village, the old Alcazaba and The Generalife Gardens, the summer residence of the Nazari Monarchs, along with the Palace of Carlos V. FRIDAY, 13TH DECEMBER | Today we will go for our last full day optional excursion heading first to Mijas, an old village perched on the mountains. Mijas is purely Andalucian in charm and character with its whitewashed houses, cobbled streets, old wine taverns and typical boutiques filled with beautiful pottery and artistic leather objects d’arte. We later drive towards the beautiful coastal town of Marbella, playground of the rich and famous, stopping to visit Puerto Banus, the main port of Marbella’s three boating marinas.

SATURDAY, 14TH DECEMBER | Early check out from our rooms and make our way to Seville Airport for our Ryanair flight departing at 10.05am and arriving in Malta at 12.50pm.

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE Plaza de Toros bullring & museum ¢7.00 per person * All above prices are subject to change

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Christmas Markets Delights!

Austria & Germany Free visit to Munich’s Olympic Park 6th - 13th December

8th December - Public Holiday, 13th December - National Holiday

VISITING Munich, Zell am See, Millstatt, Velden, Worthersee, Hallein Salt Mines Berchtesgaden, Klagenfurt, Villach, Salzkammergut, Mondsee, St Wolfgang & Salzburg

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FRIDAY, 6TH DECEMBER | We meet at the airport at 7.25am for our Air Malta flight to Munich Airport departing at 9.25am. On arrival at 11.45am our coach will take us to visit Bavaria’s capital Munich. We will have time for lunch (extra) and to visit the citys’ pedestrian centre with its majestic Town Hall, towering the Christmas Market set in Marienplatz Square and the surrounded pedestrian streets. We later proceed to our 4 star Unterberghof Hotel in Flachau for check-in.

SATURDAY, 7TH DECEMBER | We start off our day by enjoying the atmosphere in Flachau. Later in the morning, we go for an optional half day excursion to Zell am See with its snow-covered mountains, crystal clear water and sparkling stars in the sky. In the picturesque alleys you will find artistic decorations, lovingly adorned stalls serving tasty tidbits and traditional craftsmanship which will warm your heart.

Gorgeous woodwork and toys, deliciously spiced mulled wine, freshly baked Christmas cookies, roasted almonds and home-knitted products are all awaiting you!

SUNDAY, 8TH DECEMBER | Today’s optional full day excursion will take us to the region of region of Carinthia towards the southern part of Austria. If you’re looking for a Christmas market with its own stunning setting, there’s no need to travel any further than Lake Millstatt. This particular market stands out, because it is situated right on the lake. The charmingly small

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market has lights which reflect and sparkle in the lake’s reflection, and the air is famous for being crisp with a festive scent. We later make our way towards Velden, the famous and vibrant village on the shores of Lake Worthersee. A cosy atmosphere filled with a delicious scent of vanilla and cinnamon and the wonderful sounds of Christmas carols in the air, will awake the joyful anticipation of Christmas in you.

MONDAY, 9TH DECEMBER | Our optional full day excursion will take us first to visit the Hallein Salt Mines (extra). Together with the local guide we will follow the miners’ footsteps by first board an electric train for this fun-filled tour through this brilliant 7,000 years old underground salt mine.

After this 400 metre ride we straddle two wooden rails and slide down to the lower level of the mine (one can opt to use the steps). We will see an interesting multivision show and board a raft and cross the fascinating subterranean lake before exiting the mine. We will later proceed to Berchtesgaden. This festive season in Berchtesgaden is characterized by rich traditions and customs that have been passed on for many generations. At the Christmas Market stalls, you can find original Berchtesgaden Christmas tree decorations that have been crafted according to the folk art traditions that have existed in the region for centuries. A live nativity scene, horse-drawn carriage rides, local wood crafts and Christmas carol singers create an atmosphere that will fill you with joy and peace.

PRICE INCLUDES Air Malta return flights to Munich Airport 7 nights in 4 Star Hotel Unterberghof in Flachau or similar Rooms with private facilities, hairdryer, safe & TV Daily buffet breakfast Free visit to Munich’s Olympic Park Return airport transfers Services of tour leader Airport taxes & service charge Insolvency Fund

¢629 TUESDAY, 10TH DECEMBER | Today our full day optional excursion takes us into the region of Carinthia where we will first visit Klagenfurt. This town was awarded the prestigious Europa Nostra Diploma for its beautifully restored Renaissance courtyards.

Klagenfurt’s Neuer Platz is dominated by the Lindwurm, a winged dragon statue which is the emblem of the city. It was modelled on the legendary dragon, said to have resided in a swamp here long ago.

Here, we will also find the Christmas market, set up nicely in the square with some lovely enticing scents to tingle your senses.

We later make our way back to Flachau, making a short stop in Villach, which is a lovely town in the Carinthia region boasting some beautifully adorned Christmas markets in the town centre.

WEDNESDAY, 11TH DECEMBER | Our optional full day excursion today will take us to Salzkammergut – the Lake District. Our first stop will be in Mondsee, a typical quaint Austrian Village on the bank of Lake Mondsee. The Cathedral square famously also hosts a Christmas Market. We later proceed to St Wolfgang where we have time to visit the Gothic Winged Alter and White Horse

EXCURSIONS CHILD UNDER 12 PAYS HALF Zell am See Millstatt/Velden/Worthersee Hallein Salt Mines / Berchtesgaden Klagenfurt/Villach Salzkammergut Salzburg

¢38 ¢44 ¢45 ¢44 ¢45 ¢42

Inn. We can also enjoy the picturesque village set up for Christmas, together with the Christmas Market offering a rich selection of exquisite arts and crafts, regional specialties and wonderful Christmas tree decorations too.

THURSDAY, 12TH DECEMBER | Our last optional full day excursion takes us to Salzburg, the heart in the heart of Europe. The Christmas Market in Salzburg, also known as Nikolaimarkt (St Nicholas Market) go all the way back to the 15th century. Here we will experience local Christmas folk customs, traditional decorations, gifts, incense to help conjure up a festive atmosphere and all Austrian specialities like mulled wine, hot punch gingerbread biscuits and more. During our stay in Salzburg we will walk through and see Mirabel Gardens, St Peter’s Abbey, Mozart’s birth house and the cemetery which made part of the setting of the film “The Sound of Music”. One can also take the funicular up to Hohensalzburg, the majestic fortress overlooking the city. No doubt that the visit to Salzburg will be a perfect and a memorable ending.

FRIDAY, 13TH DECEMBER | After breakfast, we check out of our rooms and make our way towards Munich Airport for our flight departing at 4.35pm and arriving in Malta at 6.50pm.

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE City tax of ¢2.00 per person per night (from 15 years upwards) is to be paid directly at hotel Munich Olympic Tower - ¢6 per person Hallein Salt Mines entrance, Adults ¢21 / Children ¢11.50 * All above prices are subject to change

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Black Forest Christmas Magic

Visiting Europe’s Largest Christmas Market in Stuttgart 6th - 13th December

8th December - Public Holiday, 13th December - National Holiday

VISITING Schwenningen, Dorotheenhutte, Strasbourg, Triberg, Furtwangen, Titisee, Colmar, Freiburg, Lake Constance, Uberlingen, Birnau, Meersburg, Constance, Stuttgart & Europa Theme Park

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FRIDAY, 6TH DECEMBER | We meet at the airport at 12.25pm for our Air Malta flight to Zurich Airport (opportunity for duty free shopping) departing at 2.25pm. On arrival at 4.50pm we are transferred to our 4 star Hotel Central in Schwenningen, in Germany for our stay in the Black Forest region, ideally situated for discovering the highlights of the area. After check-in at the hotel, we are offered a welcome drink and later we will go for a familiarisation walk in the town’s pedestrian area.

SATURDAY, 7TH DECEMBER | We board the coach and head to Strasbourg in neighbouring France for a full day optional excursion.

Our coach will take us through the lovely Black Forest’s thick foliage wintry countryside. On the way we stop at Dorotheenhutte’s glass paradise and its unique allyear-round Christmas shop. We proceed to Strasbourg to visit Petite France and the old medieval town with its impressive Cathedral surrounded by the famous Christmas Market. Strasbourg’s history, charm and beauty are there for everybody to admire.

SUNDAY, 8TH DECEMBER | A day of scenic delights awaits us on our full day optional excursion to the heart of the Black Forest.

This region is greatly known for producing and selling traditional cuckoo clocks for more than 250 years. We first head to Triberg, with the possibility of casting a glance

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at the last cascade of the waterfalls (depending on the limited access). We will have time to admire the world’s largest cuckoo clock in Clock Park Eble. We then proceed to Furtwangen Clock Museum (extra), where our guide will show us the largest collection of clocks from all times. Our last stop will be in Titisee with its natural lake surrounded by forest trees.

MONDAY, 9TH DECEMBER | Our full day optional excursion takes us to Colmar in France, a famous romantic place known as ‘Little Venice of Alsace’. Our walking tour takes us through historic cobbled streets, characterized by half-timbered houses and a warm Christmas mood that envelops the heart of the town. We later drive to Freiburg, the hub and capital of the Black Forest region. We walk in the very heart of Freiburg’s historical centre and visit the Gothic Cathedral, dominating the main square. We then walk to Augustinerplatz for the traditional Christmas Market. We shall have free time for sightseeing and shopping.

TUESDAY, 10TH DECEMBER | Today we head south for our full day optional excursion on Lake Constance, bordering with Germany, Austria and Switzerland. We visit three German lakeside towns on the lake, starting with Uberlingen, also known as ‘The Riviera at Lake Constance’. Here we meet the local English speaking guide

PRICE INCLUDES * SPECIAL PRICE ¢579 ¢609 ¢639 ¢769 ¢399

* Special price applies when all excursions are taken There is a large variety of restaurants in the vicinity of the hotel where one can choose from

Air Malta return flights to Zurich Airport 7 nights in 4 star Central Hotel in Schwenningen or similar Welcome drink Rooms with free Wi-Fi, TV, hairdryer, minifridge, tea & coffee facilities & central heating Daily buffet hot and cold breakfast Fitness and Sauna area Return airport transfers Services of tour leader All taxes Insolvency Fund

¢579 to take us around the town. We then proceed to nearby medieval Meersburg, built on a steep vineyard. On the way we make a short stop to see the church in Birnau which is a popular pilgrimage site. The guide will accompany us in Meersburg and afterwards we board the ferry (fare included) to cross the lake on a 20-minute trip to Constance. Our walking tour takes us to the town centre, passing through pedestrian streets filled with stalls selling Christmas goods.

WEDNESDAY, 11TH DECEMBER | This morning, we go on a full day optional excursion to visit Stuttgart where we visit the most popular Christmas Market in Germany and the most beautiful and largest in Europe with 230 stalls spread on Marktplatz, Schillerplatz and Schlossplatz. The stalls take the shape of small wooden houses beautifully decorated with Christmas ornaments.

The range of goods on offer is extensive and complemented by ginger cookies and mulled wine to keep us warm. We will also stroll along the 1.2km long pedestrian

EXCURSIONS CHILD UNDER 12 PAYS HALF Dorotheenhutte/Strasbourg Triberg/Furtwangen/Titisee Colmar/Freiburg Uberlingen/Meersburg/Constance Stuttgart Europa Theme Park (entrance extra)

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¢45 ¢40 ¢40 ¢47 ¢45 ¢36

Konigtrasse, a shopping paradise packed with variety of shops for any taste. One may opt to visit on his own the Mercedes-Benz Museum (extra) which takes you through a journey of more than 130 years of fascinating automotive history and on into the future. Arrangements will be done by the tour leader for those interested to visit the Mercedes-Benz Museum on their own.

THURSDAY, 12TH DECEMBER | Today we can have a free day or it is suggested to join the group and spend an optional day excursion and indulge ourselves in the Christmas atmosphere at the famous Europa Theme Park (extra). This Christmas Wonderland of adventure guarantees a lot of fun for all ages, with various attractions and spectacular shows, including the sparkling Ferris Wheel, the Circus Revue, with the additional of hundreds of snow-covered Christmas Trees, thousands of lights, glittery baubles all prepared to make our last day a special one at Germany’s biggest theme park during Yuletide.

FRIDAY, 13TH DECEMBER | After breakfast, there will be some free time until we leave for Zurich Airport for our return Air Malta flight departing at 5.40pm and arriving in Malta at 8.00pm.

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE Furtwangen Clock Museum ¢7.00 per adult/¢5.00 per child Europa Theme Park - ¢49.50 per adult, children under 4 years are free Mercedes-Benz Museum ¢8 per Adult / ¢4 per child * All above prices are subject to change

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Christmas Markets of Croatia and Slovenia!

Zagreb Christmas Markets Winner of Best European Christmas Market for the past 3 years 8th - 15th December

8th December - Public Holiday, 13th December - National Holiday

VISITING Zagreb, Ptuj, Trakoscan Castle, Plitice Lakes, Samobor, Marija Bistrica, Novo Mesto, Ljubljana & Varazdin SUNDAY, 8TH DECEMBER | We meet at 11.45am for our Ryanair flight departing at 1.45pm. On arrival in Trieste at 3.45pm, we will start our drive towards Zagreb and check into our hotel. The rest of the evening is free to start getting into the lovely Christmas spirit that Zagreb offers!

MONDAY, 9TH DECEMBER | We will start our stay with an optional half day city tour of Zagreb, the metropolis of Croatian spirit.

Zagreb has grown to be a city of one million inhabitants and Croatia’s cultural, spiritual, economic, political and sport center. We will visit the Upper Town with its Gothic Cathedral, St. Catherine’s Church and the massive St. Mark’s Church with a multi-colour-tiled roof. We will also see the medieval Stone Gate, the open-air market, the Lower Town and its colourful turn-of-the-century architecture best represented in the building of the Croatian National Theater and Opera House. The rest of the afternoon is free to continue discovering the Christmas markets. The sound of Christmas bells, the scent of gingerbread, mulled wine and various other delicacies... Just forget everything and enjoy all these wonderful things! During the Advent season, Zagreb offers a variety of events that will satisfy even the most demanding visitors. Plenty of fun, excellent food, unique events, art, but also a genuine Christmas atmosphere await you on the streets of Croatia’s capital.

TUESDAY, 10TH DECEMBER | We start off our optional full day excursion by visiting

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* Special price applies when all excursions are taken

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Trakoscan castle, the most visited, most famous and best preserved castle in the country. Built in the 14th century as a small fortress, the castle has been rebuilt and renovated several times until the 19th century. After a guided tour of the castle, you can stroll around the lovely woods encircling the castle’s lake. We will later proceed to visit the oldest town in Slovenia, Ptuj. We will explore its beauty in a walking tour through the town and visit Ptuj Castle (extra), the Provost’s church and the old City Hall.

WEDNESDAY, 11TH DECEMBER | Today our optional full day excursion takes us to a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the Plitvice Lakes, known to be one of the most beautiful and best preserved spots in the country. It is a valley situated between high forested mountains. With a string of sixteen beautiful crystal blue and green lakes tumbling into each other via a series of waterfalls and cascades. Lunch (extra) can be enjoyed in a restaurant with typical ambience in the heart of the Park. We will enjoy a guided tour of the National Park and enjoy some free time. (Fit for walking snow shoes and warm clothing are required for this excursion since there will be plenty of snow and some pathways don’t have railings to hold on to).

THURSDAY, 12TH DECEMBER | Today’s optional full day excursion will take us across the Slovenian border again and into Novo Mesto visiting a traditional farm

PRICE INCLUDES Ryanair flights to Trieste airport including priority boarding, 10kg carry-on luggage and 20kg checked in luggage 7 nights in 4 star hotel in Zagreb or similar Rooms with private facilities, TV & central heating Daily buffet breakfast Return airport transfers Services of tour leader All taxes & services charges

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¢699 famous for its Cvicek wine. The farm is a 150-year-old country house which was restored and refurbished in a traditional way. We will be welcomed with a tasting of home-made bread, salami sausage and the local wine. We can also enjoy a peaceful ride aboard a large traditional raft along the Krka River (weather permitting). The rafting experience should not be missed, meandering under four main bridges whilst taking in the main sights around this beautiful river. What is more, we will be entertained with live music on board! We will then have free time in Novo Mesto village where we can have lunch (extra) or do some personal sightseeing.

FRIDAY, 13TH DECEMBER | We will start off the day with a relaxed morning, followed by an optional full day excursion taking us to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Particular highlights of the old town include the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, City Hall, the Three Bridges and the open market. After the guided tour, we will take a boat ride (included – weather permitting) on the River Ljubljanica to admire the city with a different view from the river banks.

EXCURSIONS Zagreb City tour Ptuj/Trakoscan Plitvice Lakes Novo Mesto Ljubljana Varazdin

ADULT ¢21 ¢42 ¢53 ¢52 ¢39 ¢39

CHILD ¢10 ¢24 ¢31 ¢32 ¢20 ¢20

All excursions are guided by an English speaking guide

We will enjoy the change of atmosphere when the day goes dark and the magic lights up! Feel the vibrancy and cheerful atmosphere of festive Ljubljana at the four Christmas markets held in its historic city centre. Ljubljana is ranked among the most attractive European capitals with its December illuminations and Christmas fair!

SATURDAY, 14TH DECEMBER | Our optional full day excursion today will take us to the city of Varazdin. With its old baroque architecture, Varaždin is the perfect place for Christmas decorations. Christmas lights, the smell of cookies, the sound of carols and a big skating rink create an atmosphere you’ll easily immerse yourself in. There are a couple of reasons Varaždin is so festive during this time of the year.

In fact, today, the most famous Christmas Truck will visit Varaždin!

SUNDAY, 15TH DECEMBER | We check out of our rooms and start our drive back to Trieste airport, stopping en route in the outskirts of Trieste were we will visit the Castle of Miramare (entrance extra), standing on the tip of the promontory of Grignano. Its position overlooking the sea, provides the possibility to enjoy a wonderful view over the Gulf of Trieste. The Castle is surrounded by a beautiful park with valuable botanical species where one can relax. We continue towards the airport for our Ryanair flight departing at 4.10pm and arriving in Malta 6.10pm.

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE City tax of ¢2.00 per person per night is to be paid directly at the hotel * All above prices are subject to change

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Christmas Spirit in

Krakow, Poland 9th - 13th December VISITING Krakow, Wadowice, Wieliczka Salt Mines, Zakopane, Gubalowka Mountain & Tatra National Park

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MONDAY, 9 DECEMBER | We will meet at the airport at 5.00am for our Ryanair flight departing at 7.00am and arriving in Krakow airport at 9.40am. On arrival we are transferred to our central 3 star hotel. Since check in is done in the afternoon, we will leave our luggage at the hotel and go for an optional half day walking city tour where we will familiarise ourselves with the city and also visit the Krakow Christmas market! We can enjoy the ambience of the Christmas spirit while discovering the most interesting sites. We will also visit Wawel Castle including the surrounding grounds and the famous St Mary’s Cathedral. We later check in our rooms and enjoy the rest of the day.

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TUESDAY, 10 DECEMBER | After breakfast, our full day optional excursion today will first take us to Wadowice, the birth place of Pope John II. We will see the church where he was baptised and celebrated his 1st Holy Communion, afterwards we will see his home and museum. We will also have a 35min train trip that will take us to visit interesting places in Wadowice connected with the Pope. In the afternoon we will visit Wieliczka salt mines to see the beauty and ability of the miners in carving those underground figures, monuments, altar pieces and chandeliers.

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WEDNESDAY, 11TH DECEMBER | Today our full day optional excursion will take us

PRICE INCLUDES Ryanair flights to Krakow Airport including 10kg checked-in luggage 4 nights in 3 star Hotel Wyspianski Rooms with private facilities & TV Daily breakfast Return airport transfers Services of tour leader All taxes Insolvency Fund

¢479 to Zakopane, a beautiful village at the foot of the Tatra Mountains. Here we will have ample time to visit the highlanders market where one is sure to find various goods on offer such as leather jackets, cheese tasting and souvenir shopping. We will then take a short ride on a cable car that will take us on top of Gubalowka Mountain for a spectac-

EXCURSIONS City walking tour Wadowice/ Wieliczka Salt Mines Zakopane Tatra National Park Typical Polish Dinner * Boat ride Vistula River

ADULT ¢20 ¢41 ¢42 ¢45 ¢30 ¢15

CHILD ¢10 ¢24 ¢25 ¢25 ¢20 ¢10

Entrances fees and English speaking guide included * Includes folklore group

* Special price applies when all excursions are taken Seats on flights are assigned directly by Ryanair.

Should you need seats near each other, this may incur a charge

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ular view of the Tatra Mountains. We will also have time to walk through the famous Krupowki street that is filled with shops and restaurants.

THURSDAY, 12TH DECEMBER | Another interesting full day optional excursion today takes us to the Tatra National Park. Here we will have the opportunity to visit the largest and fourth deepest lake in the Tatra Mountains. We will see the Highlanders in their traditional attire and experience a horse drawn carriage ride that will take us most of the way up the mountain. Here we will have ample time for lunch (extra) and to enjoy the splendour of this famous lake.

FRIDAY, 13TH DECEMBER | The morning is free for some last minute shopping. One may also join the tour leader for an enjoyable boat ride on Vistula river. Check out of rooms by noon. We will later drive to Krakow airport for our Ryanair flight departing at 5.15pm and arriving in Malta at 7.55pm.

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All excursions and half board included

Enchanting Winter in Moscow 13th - 18th December VISITING Moscow, Sergiev Posad, The Kremlin cathedrals & Armoury FRIDAY, 13TH DECEMBER | We will meet our tour leader at the airport at 7.30pm for our Air Malta flight departing at 9.30pm.

SATURDAY, 14TH DECEMBER | We will arrive in Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport at 3.30am. Then, we will be transferred to our 4 star hotel in Moscow for check-in.

After some rest we will have breakfast and we will later go on a city tour excursion of Moscow. We will visit the beautiful Red Square, with its majestic surroundings and

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the famous shopping mall, the GUM, followed by a visit to Sparrow Hill. We will have some free time for souvenir shopping in ARBAT Street. We will later go to a Husky Park (extra), bringing the culture of the Arctic to the Russian capital! We will have the possibility of having photos with these lovely dogs and also enjoy a 1km round trip husky sleigh ride (extra)!

SUNDAY, 15TH DECEMBER | We start the day by going to Lavra in Sergiev Posad

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Please ensure you have a valid entry visa to Russia * Entrance fees for Husky Park, Husky Sleigh Ride, Sergiev Posad, Kremlin, Armoury Chamber, Metro, Pushkin Fine Arts Museum and Mulled Wine Tasting

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Air Malta return flights to Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport 5 nights in a 4 star hotel in Moscow Rooms with private facilities, central heating, TV & Wi-fi All excursions and transfers as shown on programme Half Board Services of tour leader English speaking local guide All taxes Insolvency Fund

¢799 (extra), which is considered one of Russia’s most holy places. We tour these holy grounds and visit some of these most beautiful churches. Later we have enough time to visit the Souvenir Market situated outside the walls.

MONDAY, 16TH DECEMBER | Our coach will take us to visit some of the most important landmarks in Moscow - the large Kremlin Palace Complex (extra). We will explore the three most important churches in the whole of Russia, the world’s largest bell and cannon are not to be missed. Later, we will visit the famous Palace Armoury (extra), located in the Kremlin. The Armoury is home to Moscow’s oldest and most prestigious of museums, which boasts a staggering collection of Tsarist artifacts, Russian and foreign jewellery. We will later go on a Metro

tour (extra) to learn about the history and architecture of the Metro subway system in the Russian capital city. It carries up to eight million people every day - more than New York and London put together - this system is one of the world’s marvels of inner city transport.

TUESDAY, 17TH DECEMBER | Today we will first visit Christ the Saviour Church and then the largest European museum of fine arts: the Pushkin (extra). We will later head towards the Christmas Markets were we will enjoy a mulled wine tasting experience! (extra). We will then return to our hotel for dinner and later make our way to Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport for our Air Malta flight departing at 04.20am and arriving in Malta at 6.30am, Wednesday morning.

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Celebrating Christmas in

Lake Bled, Slovenia 22nd - 26th December VISITING Bled, Bohinj, Mount Vogel, Ljubljana, Predjama Castle & Postojna Caves SUNDAY, 22ND DECEMBER | We will meet at the airport at 11.45am for our Ryanair flight to Trieste departing at 1.45pm and arriving at 3.45pm. We will start our drive towards Lake Bled and check in our 3 star Hotel Krim. Lake Bled offers the Winter Fairytale down by the lake, open from Monday to Thursday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM and 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. The stands will offer festive gifts and typical food and drinks from the Gorenjska region.

MONDAY, 23RD DECEMBER | We will start off our stay with a full day optional excursion to explore the town of Bled, known as the pearl of the Slovenian Alpine region due to its emerald-green lake. We shall visit Bled Castle (extra) and then proceed to Bohinj, the larg-

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est glacier lake in Slovenia, situated in the region of the Julian Alps. We will take a cable car (extra) up to Mount Vogel and admire the stupendous view till we reach the summit. We will later make our way from Bohinj to a Dairy Farm where we will have the opportunity to learn about cheese production and try some typical milk products (extra).

TUESDAY, 24TH DECEMBER | Today, we will dedicate some time to discover the lovely city of Ljubljana. We will go on an optional full day excursion to the Capital City of Slovenia. Particular highlights of the old town include the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, City Hall, the Three Bridges and the open market. After the guided tour, we will take a boat ride (included – weather permitting) on the River Ljubljanica to ad-

PRICE INCLUDES

* SPECIAL PRICE ¢429 ¢379 ¢459 ¢409 ¢549 ¢499 ¢299 ¢249 ¢40 ¢55

* Special price applies when half board & all excursions are taken ** Half Board package includes 3 Buffet Dinners, 1 Christmas Buffet Dinner Seats on flights are assigned directly by Ryanair.

Should you need seats near each other, this may incur a charge

Ryanair flight to Trieste airport including 10kg checked-in luggage and Air Malta flight from Ljubljana 4 nights in 3 star Hotel Krim in Bled or similar Daily buffet breakfast Welcome drink Rooms with private facilities, central heating & TV Return coach transfers Services of tour leader Airport taxes & service charge Insolvency fund

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¢379 mire the city with a different view from the river banks. The rest of the day is free to enjoy Ljubljana where we suggest taking the funicular up to Ljubljana Castle (extra) or else, why not visit the Christmas Market!

WEDNESDAY, 25TH DECEMBER – HAPPY CHRISTMAS! | We start off our day enjoying Bled at our leisure. We later make our way to a full day optional excursion by visiting Predjama Castle (entrance extra). Here,

EXCURSIONS CHILD UNDER 12 PAYS HALF Lake Bled, Bohinj/Mt Vogel/Alpine Dairy Farming/Cheese tasting Ljubljana Predjama Castle/Postojna Caves

¢29 ¢36 ¢30

All excursions are guided by an English speaking guide

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one can admire that this structure is built right in the mountains. We later proceed to Postojna Caves (entrance extra), which are amongst the largest in the world with amazing stalactite and stalagmite structures. An electric train will take us into the caves and then a guide will walk us through the most dramatic parts of the caves.

THURSDAY, 26TH DECEMBER | After checking out of our hotel, we make our way towards Ljubljana Airport for our Air Malta direct flight departing at 1.55pm and arriving in Malta at 3.45pm.

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE City tax of ¢3.13 per person per night (from 12 years upwards) is to be paid directly at the hotel Bled Castle ¢9.50 Adults/¢4.50 Children Mt Vogel Cable Car ¢15 Adults/¢10 Children Lake Bled Pletna Boats ¢14 Adults/¢7 Children Dairy Farm ¢12 Postojna Caves & Predjama Castle ¢30.80 Adults/¢20 Children * All above prices are subject to change

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Winter Charms of Slovenia Plus a touch of Croatia

26th December - 2nd January

8 full days - 1st January - Public Holiday

VISITING Ljubljana, Zagreb , Maribor, Ptuj, Kranjska Gora, Novo Mesto, Bled, Bohinj, Mt Vogel, Postojna Caves and Predjama Castle, Krvavec Skiing Resort THURSDAY, 26TH DECEMBER | We will meet at the airport at 9.15am for our Air Malta direct flight to Ljubljana departing at 11.15am. On arrival at 1.10pm, we will be transferred to our 3 star central City Hotel in Ljubljana. After check-in we will dedicate some time to truly discover the lovely city of Ljubljana. We will go on an optional 2 hour guided city tour of Ljubljana. Particular highlights of the old town include the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, City Hall, the Three Bridges and the open market. After the guided tour, we will take a boat ride (included – weather permitting) on the River Ljubljanica to admire the city with a different view from the river banks. The rest of the day is free to enjoy Ljubljana.

FRIDAY, 27TH DECEMBER | Our full day optional excursion takes us across the Croatian border and towards Zagreb, the metropolis of Croatian spirit. We will visit the Upper Town with its Gothic Cathedral, St. Catherine’s Church and the massive St. Mark’s Church with a multi-colour-tiled roof. We will also see the medieval Stone Gate, the open-air market, the Lower Town and its colourful turn-of-the-century architecture best represented in the building of the Croatian National Theater and Opera House. We can then enjoy some free time to discover the Christmas markets. During the Advent season, Zagreb offers a variety of events that will satisfy even the most demanding visitors. Plenty of fun, excellent food, unique events, art, but also a

PRICE PER PERSON * SPECIAL PRICE Adult in Triple ¢659 ¢559 Adult in Twin ¢699 ¢599 Adult in Single ¢929 ¢829 Child sharing with 2 adults ¢399 ¢299 ** Half Board (7 dinners) ¢99 * Special price applies when all excursions are taken ** Half board includes a normal dinner on New Year’s Eve. Please note that this dinner does not include any entertainment

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genuine Christmas atmosphere await you on the streets of Croatia’s capital.

SATURDAY, 28TH DECEMBER | Today’s optional full day excursion is in the area of Novo Mesto visiting a traditional farm famous for its Cvicek wine. The farm is a 150-year-old country house which was restored and refurbished in a traditional way. We will be welcomed with a tasting of home-made bread, salami sausage and the local wine. We can also enjoy a peaceful ride aboard a large traditional raft along the Krka River (weather permitting). The rafting experience should not be missed, meandering under four main bridges whilst taking in the main sights around this beautiful river. What is more, we will be entertained with live music on board!

We will then have free time in Novo Mesto village where we can have lunch (extra) or do some personal sightseeing.

SUNDAY, 29TH DECEMBER | Today we will spend a relaxing optional full day excursion at the famous Slovenian skiing resort of Kranjska Gora. Set near the borders of Austria and Italy, this winter tourist resort touches the northern part of Triglav National Park. This picturesque village still retains its identity - traditional mountain homes and athletic dynamism are united here. The day spent here is a fun day, with loads to do like sledging (fun activities are extra) or just enjoying the beautiful scenery around.

MONDAY, 30TH DECEMBER | Our op-

PRICE INCLUDES Air Malta return direct flights to Ljubljana airport 7 nights in 3 star City Hotel in Ljubljana or similar Rooms with private facilities, heating & TV Daily buffet breakfast Return airport transfers Services of tour leader Airport taxes & service charge Insolvency fund

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¢559 tional full day excursion will take us to visit Maribor and Ptuj. Maribor is the second largest city in Slovenia and has a totally different character from Ljubljana and the western parts of the country. We will have some free time to enjoy Maribor before proceeding to visit the oldest town in Slovenia, Ptuj, which is located just a short drive away from Maribor. We will explore its beauty in a walking tour through the town and visit Ptuj Castle (extra), the Provost’s church and the old City Hall.

TUESDAY, 31ST DECEMBER | We board our coach and our full day optional excursion will take us to spend a day surrounded by nature and culture. After breakfast, our coach will take us to Bled and Bohinj. Bled is the “pearl” of the Slovenian Alpine region.

It has an emerald-green lake, a church on a small island in the middle of the lake and an 11th century medieval castle on a cliff overlooking the lake. This tour will also take us to the largest glacier lake in Slovenia, situated in the region of the Julian Alps mountain range, with the highest Slovene peak Mt Triglav rising above it. We can ride a cable car up Mt Vogel (extra - weather permitting) where we can admire the stupendous view till we reach the summit. In

EXCURSIONS CHILD UNDER 12 PAYS HALF Ljubljana City Tour Zagreb Maribor and Ptuj * Novo Mesto Farm/River Boat Cruise Kranjska Gora Bled/Bohinj Postojna Caves /Predjama Castle Krvavec Skiing Resort

the evening, we will join the locals in the main square to greet the New Year!

WEDNESDAY, 1ST JANUARY - HAPPY NEW YEAR! | After a late breakfast, we go on a fascinating optional excursion to Postojna and Predjama. Postojna caves are amongst the largest in the world. There are 22 kilometres worth of amazing stalagmite and stalactite structures. An electric train will take us into the caves and then a guide will walk us through the most dramatic parts of the caves. We will also visit Predjama Castle (entrance extra), a unique Gothic structure built right in the mountains under a natural rocky arch high in the stone wall, making access to this castle very difficult in the olden times.

THURSDAY, 2ND JANUARY | Our last full day optional excursion takes us to the lovely Krvavec Skiing Resort. We will ride a cable car (extra) up the mountain and enjoy some stupendous views. For the adventurous ones, it is also possible to rent a sledge (extra). We then have time to enjoy lunch (extra) in one of the restaurants. We return to our hotel. Check out of rooms by noon.

We make our way towards Ljubljana Airport for our Air Malta direct flight departing at 10.25pm and arriving in Malta at 00.15am.

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE ¢19 ¢42 ¢41 ¢42 ¢41 ¢33 ¢31 ¢33

All excursions are guided by an English speaking guide * Price of this excursion includes the entrance, tasting of local produce and wine, boat ride and music on board (weather permitting)

City tax of ¢3.13 per person per night is to be paid directly at the hotel Krvavec Cable Car ¢11 Adults/¢7 Children Ptuj Castle ¢6.50 Adults/¢3.50 Children Bled Castle ¢9.50 Adults/¢4.50 Children Mt Vogel Cable Car ¢15 Adults/¢10 Children Postojna Caves & Predjama Castle ¢30.80 Adults/¢20 Children Lake Bled Pletna Boat ¢14 Adults/¢7 Children * All above prices are subject to change

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New Year in Lake Bled plus a touch of Austria 26th December - 2nd January

8 full days - 1st January - Public Holiday

VISITING Lake Bled, Bohinj, Mount Vogel, Velden, Pyramidenkogel, Terra Mystica, Novo Mesto, Ljubljana, Kranjska Gora, Lago di Fusine, Radowljica, Villach, Klagenfurt, Postojna Caves & Predjama Castle

THURSDAY, 26TH DECEMBER | We will meet at the airport at 9.15am for our Air Malta direct flight to Ljubljana departing at 11.15am. On arrival at 1.10pm, we will be transferred to our 3 star Hotel Krim in Bled. After check-in, we will go on a half day optional excursion to explore the town of Bled, known as the pearl of the Slovenian Alpine region due to its emerald-green lake. We shall visit Bled Castle (extra). We later return to our hotel and check in.

FRIDAY, 27TH DECEMBER | Today’s optional full day excursion is in the area of Novo Mesto visiting a traditional farm famous for its Cvicek wine. The farm is a 150-year-old country house which was restored and refurbished in a traditional way. We will be welcomed with a tasting of home-made bread, salami sausage and the local wine. We can also enjoy a peaceful ride aboard a large traditional raft along the Krka River (weather permitting). The rafting experience should not be missed, meandering under four main bridges whilst taking in the main sights around this beautiful river. What is more, we will be entertained with live music on board!

We will then have free time in Novo Mesto village where we can have lunch (extra) or do some personal sightseeing.

SATURDAY, 28TH DECEMBER | This morning we will go on an optional full day excur-

PRICE PER PERSON Adult in Triple Adult in Twin Adult in Single Child sharing with 2 adults ** Meal Package: Adults obligatory Child obligatory 6-11 years Child obligatory 2-5 years

¢599 ¢639 ¢729 ¢399

sion to visit Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia. It also has a baroque section, referred to by the locals at the “Old Town” with narrow cobbled streets nestled between the castle slopes and the river Ljubljanica. Particular highlights of the Old Town include the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, City Hall, the Three Bridges and the open market. After the guided tour, we will take a boat ride (included – weather permitting) on the River Ljubljanica to admire the city from a different vista. The rest of the day is free to enjoy Ljubljana.

SUNDAY, 29TH DECEMBER | Our full day optional excursion today takes us to Kranjska Gora. Set near the borders with Austria and Italy, this winter and summer tourist resort touches Triglav National Park. This picturesque village still retains its identity and it is fun to make use of the cable chairs up on the mountain (extra – weather permitting). On our drive back, we will visit the charming medieval town Radovljica and visit a restaurant which showcases how the gingerbread hearts are made (entrance extra).

MONDAY, 30TH DECEMBER | Our optional full day excursion today will take us once again over into Austria were we will first visit Velden, the famous and vibrant village on the shores of Lake Worthersee. We will later drive up to the all so popular Pyramidenkogel (extra), a wooden-steel structure

PRICE INCLUDES * SPECIAL PRICE ¢499 ¢539 ¢629 ¢299

¢149 ¢99 ¢65

* Special price applies when meal package & all excursions are taken ** Meal package includes 6 buffet dinners & end of year Gala Dinner with live music and animation

Air Malta direct flights to Ljubljana airport 7 nights in 3 star Hotel Krim in Bled Daily buffet breakfasts Rooms with private facilities, heating & TV Return airport transfers Services of tour leader Airport taxes & service charge Insolvency Fund

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¢499 overlooking Lake Worthersee. With a total height of 100 metres, the Pyramidenkogel is the highest observation tower in the world offering a lookout platform to gaze the magnificent autumn landscapes which lie at your feet. We will later drive towards Lago di Fusine for some stunning views of these picturesque lakes.

TUESDAY, 31ST DECEMBER | We join the tour leader for a full day optional excursion to neighbouring Austria. We will visit the beautiful small town of Villach and later Klagenfurt which was awarded the prestigious Europa Nostra Diploma for its handsomely restored Renaissance courtyards.

Klagenfurt’s Neuer Platz is dominated by the Lindwurm, a winged dragon statue which is the emblem of the city. It was modelled on the legendary dragon, said to have resided in a swamp here long ago. We will then have some free time to explore this town.

In the evening, we will immerse ourselves in the New Year’s Eve celebrations by joining the gala dinner with live music in the hotel.

Afterwards, we can mingle with the crowd on the Bled promenade for the midnight fireworks.

EXCURSIONS CHILD UNDER 12 PAYS HALF Lake Bled/Bled Castle Velden/Pyramidenkogel/Lago di Fusine * Novo Mesto Farm/River Boat Cruise Ljubljana Kranjska Gora /Radovljica Villach/Klagenfurt Postojna Caves/Predjama Castle Bohinj/Mt Vogel

THURSDAY, 2ND JANUARY | We go for our last optional full-day excursion to Bohinj, the largest glacier lake in Slovenia, situated in the region of the Julian Alps. We will take a cable car (extra) up to Mount Vogel and admire the stupendous view till we reach the summit. We will later make our way from Bohinj to a Dairy Farm where we will have the opportunity to learn about cheese production and try some typical milk products (extra). We return to our hotel. Check out of rooms by noon. We make our way towards Ljubljana Airport for our Air Malta direct flight departing at 10.25pm and arriving in Malta at 00.15am.

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE ¢19 ¢39 ¢48 ¢39 ¢39 ¢40 ¢30 ¢27

* Price of this excursion includes the entrance, tasting of local produce and wine, boat ride and music on board (weather permitting) All excursions are guided by an English speaking guide

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WEDNESDAY, 1ST JANUARY - HAPPY NEW YEAR! | In the morning, we can enjoy Bled at our leisure. We later make our way to a full day optional excursion by visiting Postojna Caves (entrance extra), which are amongst the largest in the world with amazing stalactite and stalagmite structures. An electric train will take us into the caves and then a guide will walk us through the most dramatic parts of the caves. We later proceed to Predjama Castle (entrance extra).

Here, one can admire that this structure is built right in the mountains.

City tax of ¢3.13 per person per night is to be paid directly at the hotel Bled Castle ¢9.50 Adults/¢4.50 Children Mt Vogel Cable Car ¢15 Adults/¢10 Children Dairy Farm ¢12 Pyramidenkogel ¢11 Adults/¢5.50 Children Gingerbread Museum ¢2 Postojna Caves & Predjama Castle ¢30.80 Adults/¢20 Children Lake Bled Pletna Boat ¢14 Adults/ ¢7 Children

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Prague plus a touch of Germany 4 star central Hotel 28th December - 4th January 1st January - Public Holiday

VISITING Prague, Dresden, Karlovy Vary, Kutna Hora, Český Šternberk Castle, Mělník, Chateau Mělník & Vltava River

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Saturday, 28th December | We will meet at the airport at 5.50pm for our Air Malta flight departing at 7.50pm and arriving in Prague at 10.20pm. We are transferred to our 4 star Hotel in Prague and check in.

Sunday, 29th December | We start off the day with an optional full-day excursion - a guided city tour of beautiful Prague. We will see interesting places such as the Castle, the lovely Cathedral of St Vitus and walk along Charles’ Bridge - famous for its 30 statues.

Our guide will also take us to see the exhibition of Christmas Cribs and also show us around the various Christmas Markets found at the Old Square, Wenceslas Square, together with others! Perfect start to get acquainted with Prague and immerse ourselves into the lovely atmosphere!

Monday, 30th December | Our full-day optional excursion takes us to Dresden in Germany, where notable art treasures, architectural sights and charming landscapes merge to form a truly fascinating city. We see the main attractions such as the Semper Opera House and the Frauenkirche Lutheran church amongst others and afterwards we have time for shopping and personal sightseeing.

PRICE PER PERSON * SPECIAL PRICE Adult in Triple ¢699 ¢599 Adult in Twin ¢759 ¢659 Adult in Single ¢1149 ¢1049 Child sharing with 2 adults ¢449 ¢349 * Special price applies when all excursions are taken There are many restaurants in the vicinity of the hotel where one can choose from

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Tuesday, 31st December | Today, you can enjoy a free day to enjoy building up to the New Year celebrations! We suggest revisiting the old town and enjoying the Christmas Markets and the lovely atmosphere they have to offer!

Wednesday, 1st January – Happy New Year! | This morning we will go on an optional half-day excursion to Karlovy Vary.

We pass through picturesque small villages and we also see the hot spring geysers (12 metres high) on the way to the Basilica dedicated to Maria Madalena. Some free time to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of this beautiful locality. When we return to our hotel, we suggest heading towards Charles Bridge to enjoy Prague’s New Year’s fireworks display along the river Vltava. This takes place today, starting at 6.00pm and lasts around 11 minutes.

Thursday, 2nd January | Today, we shall join our tour leader for another full-day optional excursion to Kutna Hora. It is one of the 12 places in the Czech Republic on UNESCO’s world heritage list, but is most famous for its remarkable ‘bone church’; a cemetry chapel decorated with the bones of up to 40,000 people. The historic cen-

PRICE INCLUDES Air Malta return flights to Prague Airport 7 nights in 4 star central Hotel Crystal Palace in Prague or similar ** Rooms with private facilities, heating, TV & Wi-Fi Daily buffet breakfast Return airport transfers Services of tour leader Airport taxes and service charge Insolvency Fund

¢599 tre of Kutna Hora is one of the country’s prettiest and the gothic cathedral of St Barbara is the country’s most spectacular.

We will later proceed to Cesky Šternberk castle, built around 1241 by Zdeslav of Divišov. One remarkable fact is that the castle is still owned by the same family as almost 800 years ago. The current owner is a descendant in the 20th generation of the founder.

Friday, 3rd January | Today we will go on a half-day excursion to Chateau Melnik (entrance extra). We first start off with the town of Melník by walking around the square lined with beautiful arcaded buildings. We will see the town hall and the adjacent former Capuchin monastery.

If you like mysterious spaces with a special energy, you can descend into the medieval MÐlník underground (extra) with the widest well in the Czech Republic. We will

EXCURSIONS Prague City Tour Dresden Karlovy Vary Kutna Hora/Cesky Šternberk castle Melník/Chateau Melník Ghost and Legends of the Old Town Vlatava River boat trip incl lunch

ADULT ¢25 ¢45 ¢45

CHILD ¢15 ¢23 ¢23

¢49 ¢32 ¢42 ¢29 ¢20 ¢13 ¢39 ¢28

then visit the Chateau, a hilltop castle with grand rooms, a collection of 17th-century maps and the wine cellars. Late afternoon, we are offering you an optional 2 hour guided walking tour of Prague where we will learn about the various legend, myths and stories surrounding this city. This Ghost and Legends of the Old Town tour is extremely interesting!

Saturday, 4th January | On our last day, we will start off with free time for some personal sightseeing before checking out of our rooms. We will then go for an optional half-day boat trip on Vltava River including lunch on board. The Vltava is the longest river within the Czech Republic, running southeast along the Bohemian Forest and then north across Bohemia, through ÐeskÐ Krumlov, Ðeské BudÐjovice and Prague, and finally merging with the Elbe at MÐlník. We return to our hotel late afternoon. We will then make our way to Prague Airport for our Air Malta flight departing at 11.05pm and arriving in Malta at 01.35am, early Sunday morning.

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE City tax of ¢0.60 per person per night is to be paid directly at hotel Kutna Hora – St. Barbara’s Cathedral/ Ossuary CZK 120/¢6.00 per person/ CZK90/¢4.00 per person * All above prices are subject to change

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New Year in Northern Macedonia

The Balkan Nation of mountains, lakes and ancient towns 28th December - 4th January 1st January - Public Holiday

VISITING Ohrid, Pestani, Trpejca, Ljubanista, Bitola, Heraklea, Struga, Vevcani, Movrovo, Skopje, Millenium Cross, Vodno & Matka Canyon

SATURDAY, 28TH DECEMBER | We meet at the airport at 1.55pm for our Wizzair flight to Skopje departing at 3.55pm. On arrival at 5.35pm, we will transfer to our 4 star hotel in Ohrid and check in.

SUNDAY, 29TH DECEMBER | We start off with an optional half-day excursion taking us for a sightseeing tour of Ohrid, one of the most beautiful Macedonian cities, famous for its Lake. Similarly, there are only a few lakes in the world today whose antiquity can be compared with Lake Ohrid; only Tanganyika in Africa and Titicaca in South America are from the same geological period. We will have the possibility to see Samoil Fortress, the Antique Theatre, Perivlepta Church and also the Gallery of Icons. Free time in the afternoon for who wants to enjoy this lovely lakeside resort.

MONDAY, 30TH DECEMBER | Our optional full day excursion today takes us to

PRICE PER PERSON * SPECIAL PRICE Adult in Triple ¢659 ¢559 Adult in Twin ¢749 ¢649 Adult in Single ¢999 ¢899 Child sharing with 2 adults ¢499 ¢399 Half Board ¢109 * Special price applies when half board & all excursions are taken

visit the picturesque villages of Pestani, Trpejca and Ljubanista. We will also make a stop to visit the Museum on Water which represents the reconstruction on a Neolithic pile-dwelling settlement. We will then continue our drive towards the monastery of St. Naum of Ohrid which is situated close to the springs of the Black Drim River, which then flows out of the Lake at Struga.

TUESDAY, 31ST DECEMBER | Our full-day optional excursion today will take us to Bitola. Here we will enjoy a sightseeing tour of the archaeological site Heraklea - the most beautiful roman and earlyChristian centre in Macedonia, with its mosaic floors and marble statues. We will then make our way towards Bitola’s main pedestrian street and enjoy free time. Tonight we get ready to celebrate the New Year with the locals whilst enjoying the fun and fireworks over the lake!

PRICE INCLUDES Wizzair return flights to Skopje Airport 4 nights in 4 star hotel in Ohrid or similar 3 nights in 4 star hotel in Skopje or similar Rooms with private facilities & TV Daily buffet breakfast Free visits to Struga, Vevcani & Movrovo Return coach transfers Services of tour leader All taxes

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¢559 WEDNESDAY, 1ST JANUARY – HAPPY NEW YEAR! | After checking out of our rooms, we will start our drive towards Skopje, stopping first in Struga, the city of poetry situated on the River Drim, followed by another stop in the beautiful village of Vevcani where we can admire its springs.

We continue our drive to Movrovo where we will enjoy a panoramic sightseeing tour of the national park whilst enjoying some information about Macedonia and its history. We will also have the possibility to visit the monastery complex of Jovan Bigorski where one of the most beautiful wooden iconostasis is located. We arrive in Skopje and check in our hotel.

EXCURSIONS CHILD UNDER 12 PAYS HALF Ohrid Pestani/Trpejca/Ljubanista Bitola Skopje Vodno/Matka Canyon

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¢19 ¢41 ¢40 ¢22 ¢39

THURSDAY, 2ND JANUARY | We start off our stay with a half day optional excursion enabling us to get acquainted with Skopje.

We will visit the medieval fortress of Skopje – Kale Fortress, the Mustafa-Pasha Mosque, the telegraphic building and the Museum of Macedonia. We will then visit Skopje’s Old Bazaar and its monuments. We proceed towards the Stone bridge, followed by a must visit to the modern city square with its monuments, historic figures, sculptures and new buildings of the project Skopje 2014.

FRIDAY, 3RD JANUARY | Our full day optional excursion will take us for a trip to the Millenium Cross situated on the top of the mountain Vodno, using the millennium ropeway. We will then visit the Monastery of St. Andrew (14th century) situated in the vicinity of Skopje and in the beautiful area of Matka Canyon with its artificial lake.

SATURDAY, 4TH JANUARY | After checking out of our rooms, we will proceed to the airport for our Wizzair flight departing at 1.20pm and arriving in Malta at 3.10pm.

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Southern Serbian Wonders Free visit to Belgrade 29th December - 2nd January 1st January - Public Holiday

VISITING Nis, Nis Fortress, Cele Kula, Crveni Krst Concentration Camp, Malca, Ljubostinja Monastery, Vrnjacka Banja, and Belgrade

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SUNDAY, 29TH DECEMBER | We meet at 7.10am for our Air Serbia flight departing to Belgrade at 9.10am. On arrival at 11.00am, we start our drive towards our 4 star hotel in Nis. After checking in, we join our leader for an optional city tour of Nis, the third biggest city in Serbia. During our city tour, we will get the chance to see some important landmarks and also acquaint ourselves with the lovely streets.

We will also see Nis Fortress. It is a complex and important cultural and historical monument. It rises on the right bank of the Niava River, overlooking the area inhabited for longer than two millennia.

In the evening we will proceed to Malca winery to have a wine taste. This evening, we will enjoy a typical Serbian dinner in a lovely restaurant.

MONDAY, 30TH DECEMBER | Our fullday optional excursion today will take us for a very interesting drive towards Resava Cave. Resava Cave (also known as Resavska Cave) is a cave near Jelovac in eastern Serbia, about 20 kilometres from Despotovac. It is one of the largest cave systems in Serbia, with the corridors about 4.5 kilometres long. We will later proceed to Manasija, a Serbian Orthodox monastery

PRICE PER PERSON Adult in Triple Adult in Twin Adult in Single Child with 2 adults New Year’s Eve Dinner

* SPECIAL PRICE ¢489 ¢439 ¢519 ¢469 ¢599 ¢549 ¢369 ¢319 ¢49

* Special price applies when all excursions are taken

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near Despotovac, founded by Despot Stefan Lazarevic between 1406 and 1418. The church is dedicated to the Holy Trinity. It is one of the most significant monuments of medieval Serbian culture and it belongs to the “Morava school”. The monastery is surrounded by massive walls and towers.

Immediately following its foundation, the monastery became the cultural centre of the Serbian Despotate. Its School of Resava was well known for its manuscripts and translations throughout the 15th and 16th centuries, even after the fall of the Despotate to the Ottoman Turks. This evening we will be celebrating the New Year at a typical Serbian Restaurant!

TUESDAY, 31ST DECEMBER |Today, we shall enjoy another full-day optional excursion taking us on the outskirts of Nis, where we will first stop in Cele Kula, or the Skull tower. Built in 1809 after the battle of Cegar hill between the Serbians and the Ottomans, it represents the atrocities of the Turks against the Serbs. Today the Skull tower is a symbol of the Serbian battle for independence and a cultural monument of exceptional importance for the history of the country. Our next stop is in Crveni Krst Concentration Camp located in Crveni

PRICE INCLUDES Return Air Serbia flights to Belgrade 4 nights in 4 star Hotel Niski Cvet in Nis or similar Rooms with private facilities, TV & WiFi 4 buffet breakfasts Return airport transfers Services of tour leader All Taxes Insolvency Fund

¢439 Krst – disctrict of Nis. The Camp operated by the German Gestapo and used to hold captured Serbs, Jews and Romanis during the Second World War. Established in mid-1941, it was used to detain as many as 35,000 people during the war and was liberated by the Yugoslav Partisans in 1944. We will later drive towards Jelascnica gorge, situated just 10 km from the city centre where we will go to a lovely family restaurant offering traditional food and typical barbecue. Our last stop is The Holy Trinity Cathedral in Nis with its architecture and iconostasis having an essential place in Serbian history of art. Construction of the church began in October 18, 1856 and continued until 1872, consecrated after the liberation from the Turks in 1878. We will finish off the day with a stop in Gnorji Matejevac where we can find an old Latin church with some stupendous views of the city of Nis.

EXCURSIONS Nis City tour, Malca Winery tasting (incl. dinner) Cele Kula/ Crveni Krst Concentration Camp/Holy Trinity Cathedral (incl. lunch) Resava Cave/Manasija Monastery Ljubostinja/Vrnjacka Banja (incl. lunch)

ADULT CHILD ¢49 ¢32 ¢45 ¢27 ¢45 ¢27 ¢45 ¢27

WEDNESDAY, 1ST JANUARY – HAPPY NEW YEAR! | After a relaxed start to the morning, we will go on a full-day optional excursion taking us towards central Serbia where we will first visit Ljubostinja Monastery. Ljubostinja is a Serbian Orthodox monastery near Trstenik, Serbia. Located in the small mountain valley of the Ljubostinja River, the monastery is dedicated to the Holy Virgin.

The monastery was built between 1388 and 1405. We proceed to Vrnjacka Banja, the oldest and most beautiful spa in Serbia. The spa town boasts an exceptionally beautiful environment and pleasant climate, and is visited by both domestic and foreign tourists in need of various medical treatments.

The town is located at the base of the Goc Mountain, which protects the spa from harsh winter winds.

THURSDAY, 2ND JANUARY | After checking out of our rooms, we will start our drive towards Belgrade where we will enjoy a free panoramic city tour, followed by a walking tour in the main pedestrian street Knez Mihailova, Kalemegdan fortress, National theater, National museum (no entrance).

Serbia’s capital city will show you why it is a strategic stopover at the crossroads of Eastern and Western civilization since ancient times, with its position at the confluence of the Danube and Sava River. We will then proceed to Belgrade airport for our Air Serbia flight departing at 5.45pm and arriving in Malta at 7.40pm.

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New Year around Serbian Lakes & Mountains

All meals, excursions & entrance fees included as per programme

29th December - 2nd January 1st January - Public Holiday

VISITING Zlatibor, Sirogojno, Uzice, Kadinjaca Memorial Complex, Stopica Cave, Tara National Park, Vrelo and Belgrade

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SUNDAY, 29TH DECEMBER | We meet at 7.10am for our Air Serbia flight departing to Belgrade at 9.10am. On arrival at 11.00am, we start our drive towards Zlatibor and check in our 4 star Hotel Zlatibor Mona in Zlatibor. We will later go for a familiarization walk with our tour leader.

MONDAY, 30TH DECEMBER | We start off our stay with a half-day excursion taking us to Zlatibor Mountain, the most famous mountain resort in Serbia. We will walk along the beautiful Zlatibor Lake and fragrant meadows with a short break on the local market where one can buy traditional products such as woodcarvings, handwork crafts and souvenirs, smoked ham, and kaymak, a traditional creamy dairy product. We will then drive to Sirogojno and visit the “Staro Selo Sirogojno”, an openair museum or “ethno village” known as

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the Old Village Museum. The ethno village displays a set of traditional wooden buildings, including a bakery, a dairy, and an inn, all in authentic form. The village of Sirogojno was declared a Monument of Culture of Exceptional Importance in 1983, and it is protected by the Republic of Serbia. We will then head towards some medieval monasteries in the Ovcar-Kablar area, unique for their location and the era in which they came into being. In terms of their cultural and spiritual significance, as well as their artistic value, this group of monasteries is second only to the monasteries of Fruska Gora.

TUESDAY, 31ST DECEMBER | Our full-day excursion will take us first to Kadinjaca Memorial Complex. This spomenik complex commemorates the brave actions of the soldiers the Worker’s Batallion who

PRICE INCLUDES ¢829 ¢869 ¢899 ¢1169 ¢699 ¢400

Return Air Serbia flights to Belgrade airport 4 nights in 4 star Hotel Zlatibor Mona in Zlatibor or similar in standard rooms Rooms with private facilities, TV & WiFi Usage of Wellness Centre in Hotel Zlatibor Mona 4 buffet breakfasts, 2 buffet dinners & 2 gala dinners Return airport transfers All excursions as per itinerary Services of tour leader Airport taxes and service charge Insolvency Fund

¢829 died protecting the Republic of Uzice at Kadinjaca Mountain. We the proceed to the city of Uzice. Set in the valley of Detinja River, surrounded by magnificent beauties of mountains Tara and Zlatibor, there is a center of the former Republic of Uzice and one of the eight Tito’s cities – the city of Uzice. Many people pass by this city which holds a long and wild history. We will later make a short visit at We then proceed to Stopica Cave (extra), famous for its 10 meters high subterranean waterfall but also its climate: it is warm during summertime but cold in winter.

The Stopica cave, on the left bank of the Pritavica River, is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Western Serbia, near the city of Uzice. This evening we will be celebrating the welcoming of the New Year with a Gala Dinner.

WEDNESDAY, 1ST JANUARY – HAPPY NEW YEAR! | Today we will go for a very pleasant full-day optional excursion, taking us to the Tara National Park. The Park is especially famous for its fascinating nature.

We will enjoy a tour of Lazici Dam while observing Spajici Lake and the area where the famous Pancic’s Spruce was discovered in 1875. We will then drive back to Perucac

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and enjoy lunch (extra) at Vrelo Restaurant, famous since it is built above the smallest river in the world, Vrelo, only 365 meters long. The restaurant overlooks the turquoise green river Drina and the waterfalls.

We return back to Zlatibor. This evening we will enjoy another Gala Dinner.

THURSDAY, 2ND JANUARY | After checking out of our rooms, we will start our drive towards Belgrade where we will enjoy a free panoramic city tour. Serbia’s capital city will show you why it is a strategic stopover at the crossroads of Eastern and Western civilization since ancient times, with its position at the confluence of the Danube and Sava River. We will then proceed to Belgrade airport for our Air Serbia flight departing at 5.45pm and arriving in Malta at 7.40pm.

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE City tax of ¢1.30 per person per night (from 12 years upwards) is to be paid directly at hotel. Children between the ages of 6 and 12 pay 50% (¢0.65 per night) Stopica Cave - ¢3 Adult/¢2 Child * All above prices are subject to change

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New year on Lago Maggiore Scenic Italy & Switzerland 26th December - 2nd January 1st January - Public Holiday

VISITING Como, Lecco, Lugano, Bellinzona, Macugnaga, Monte Moro, Zermatt-Matterhorn, Lago d’Orta, Madonna del Sasso, Stresa, Isola dei Pescatori & Milan Thursday, 26th December | We meet at the airport at 10.35am for our Air Malta flight departing to Milan Linate at 12.35pm. Upon arrival at 2.25pm we shall proceed to our 4 star Hotel Atlantic in Arona. Later we can join the tour leader for a familiarization walk.

Friday, 27th December | After breakfast, we go for an optional excursion to Como where we can visit the cathedral (entrance extra) and stroll along the lake shore, or even take a short boat ride (extra) on Lake Como. In the early afternoon, we leave for Lecco, the second largest city situated on the shores of Lake Como.

Saturday, 28th December | After breakfast, we discover Switzerland on our optional full day excursion, stopping in Lugano. Then, we proceed to an optional lake cruise (extra), after which we have some free time. In the early afternoon, we will proceed to Bellinzona, the capital city of southern Switzerland’s Ticino canton. It is known for its 3 medieval castles, including the hilltop Castelgrande, where we will have the opportunity to take an elevator to the top and enjoy views of the city and the surrounding Alps.

PRICE PER PERSON * SPECIAL PRICE Adult in Triple ¢699 ¢599 Adult in Twin ¢749 ¢649 Adult in Single ¢909 ¢809 Child sharing with 2 adults ¢399 ¢299 Lake View suppliment (per person per night) ¢16 Half Board (6 meals) ¢85 New Year’s Gala Night (optional) including glass of wine, water & coffee: Adult ¢80 Child ¢41 * Special price applies when half board & all excursions are taken

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Sunday, 29th December | Today our full day optional excursion start with a short stop to admire the statue of St. Charles Borromeo.

Then we continue to drive up to Anzasca valley, plunged between the rugged mountains. Macugnaga nestles in the foot of Monte Rosa. The village itself is a cluster of typical alpine buildings. Upon arrival we will take a cable car (extra & weather permitting) to Monte Moro with an elevation of 2868m for a fantastic view of Monte Rosa, a truly unforgettable experience.

Monday, 30th December | After an early breakfast, we head for an optional full day excursion, taking us for quite a long and rewarding scenic drive to Zermatt, a ski resort in Switzerland at the foot of Switzerland’s most famous mountain, the Matterhorn. We will first stop in Tasch where we take the train (extra) to Zermatt (a car free zone). Upon arrival, we can see the main square and street which are full of shops. The climax in Zermatt is however the ride up the Klein Matterhorn by a 3 tier system of cable cars (extra & weather permitting) where we will visit the Glacier Paradise. On our way one can see a stupendous view of the Matterhorn making it a truly unique experience!

PRICE INCLUDES Air Malta return flights to Milan Linate 7 nights in 4 star Hotel Atlantic in Arona or similar Rooms with private facilities & TV Welcome Cocktail Daily Continental Buffet Breakfast Return airport transfers Free visit in Milan Service of tour leader Airport taxes & service charge Insolvency Fund

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¢599 TUESDAY, 31ST DECEMBER | Today is market day in Arona. We suggest you indulge yourself to some shopping by visiting the stalls along the main road edging the lake. Early in the afternoon, we will go on an optional excursion to the quaint village of Orta, situated on Lago d’Orta.

We will first go to Pella from where we will take a boat (extra) to Orta; there will be time for lunch (extra) and to roam around the narrow cobbled streets. We will then take the boat to make a short visit of the Island of San Giulio, and then continue our boat trip to Pella. From Pella, we can take a chu chu train (extra) to the Balcony of Lake Orta at a height of 638m, where the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rock (Madonna del Sasso) is situated.

Wednesday, 1st January - Happy New Year! | Today, we have a late breakfast and a free morning. This will give us enough

EXCURSIONS CHILD UNDER 12 PAYS HALF Orta/Lago D’Orta/ St. Caterina del Sasso Lugano/Bellinzona Macugnaga Tasch Zermatt Como/Lecco Stresa/Isola dei Pescatori (boat included)

¢41 ¢39 ¢39 ¢44 ¢39 ¢42

time to continue to explore Arona. Early in the afternoon, we will leave for a half day optional excursion to Stresa nearby, the most posh lake resort on Lago Maggiore.

A boat will take us round the Borromean Islands stopping on Isola dei Pescatori (boat included). We will later have enough time to explore Stresa.

Thursday, 2nd January | After breakfast we check-out from our rooms and we will head to Milan the capital of Lombardy region. We will stop at Castello Sforzesco and we will continue by foot to visit the Duomo (entrance extra) the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele and the Teatro la Scala from the exterior. We will then make our way to Milan Linate Airport for our Airmalta flight departing at 3.15pm arriving in Malta at 5.10pm.

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE City tax of ¢2.10 per person per night is to be paid directly at the hotel Macugnaga Belvedere cable car - Adult ¢16/Child under 12 yrs ¢11 (0-2 yrs: ¢1.00) Train Taesch – Zermatt - Adult ¢16/Child under 12 yrs* ¢10 Matterhorn cable car - Adult ¢70/Child 9yrs to 15 yrs* ¢35 /up to 8 yrs* free Lago di Lugano lake cruise - Adult ¢27/ Child under 12 yrs ¢15.00 Orta Chu Chu Train & Lago D’Orta boat trip - Adult ¢22/Child under 12 yrs ¢15 Lago di Como boat trip - Adult ¢12/Child under 12 yrs ¢8 * All above prices are subject to change

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għas-sales tal-Milied u ċ-ċelebrazzjonijiet tal-aħħar tas-sena 30 ta’ Diċembru - 3 ta’ Jannar 1 ta’ Jannar - Festa Pubblika

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IT-TNEJN, 30 TA’ DIÇEMBRU | Niltaqgœu mat-tour leader fl-Ajruport Internazzjonali ta’ Malta fis-5.55am biex fit-7.55am nitilqu fuq it-titjira tal-Air Malta li twassalna fl-ajruport ta’ London Heathrow fl-10.25am. Kif naslu Heathrow, nitilqu bil-kowç tagœna lejn iççentru ta’ Londra fejn ikollna panoramic city tour, opportunità biex nibdew nidœlu fl-atmosfera unika li toffri l-belt ta’ Londra hekk kif naraw St. Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Cathedral, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, River Thames, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge u oœrajn. Fit-3.00pm, immorru fillukanda tagœna 3 star f’Londra u nagœmlu ç-check-in.

IT-TLIETA, 31 TA’ DIÇEMBRU | Illum immorru Oxford Street bit-trasport pubbliku

PREZZ KULL PERSUNA Adult f’kamra ta’ 3 sodod Adult f’kamra ta’ 2 sodod Adult f’kamra singola Tfal sa 11-il sena f’kamra ma’ 2 adulti

fejn ikollna l-jum liberu gœax-xiri minn din it-triq l-aktar popolari f’Londra fejn wieœed isib kwantità ta’ œwienet tad-ditta li jkunu bdew is-sales ta’ wara l-Milied. Nissuææerixxu wkoll li ÿÿuru Covent Garden, fejn tistgœu tqattgœu s-serata tieklu u tiddevertu f’din iÿ-ÿona kollha œwienet, bars u ristoranti filwaqt li tgawdu l-atmosfera ferriœija li joœolqu s-street performers. Aktar tard filgœaxija noœoræu biex niççelebraw it-tmiem tas-sena 2019 u nilqgœu s-sena l-ædida 2020!

L-ERBGŒA, 1 TA’ JANNAR - IS-SENA TTAJBA LIL KULŒADD! | Illum ikollna æurnata ta’ rilassament f’Londra. Min irid jista’ jmur mat-tour leader biex inÿuru postijiet oœra ta’ nteress f’Londra. Ta’ min ifakkar

PREZZ JINKLUDI ¢669 ¢699 ¢849 ¢499

Titjira mal-Air Malta gœal Heathrow u lura Trasferimenti skont il-programm Akkomodazzjoni gœal 4 iljieli f’lukanda 3 star f’Londra English breakfast kuljum Taxxi kollha u service charge Panoramic City Tour ta’ Londra Servizz ta’ tour leader

¢669 li f’dan l-ewwel jum tas-sena, wieœed jista’ jassisti wkoll gœall-parata kbira imsejœa The New Year’s Day Parade and Festival London. Din il-parata tibda f’nofsinhar minn Parliament Square u tispiçça fit3.00pm f’Piccadilly. Jieœdu sehem fiha ‘l fuq minn 10,000 parteçipant minn 20 pajjiÿ fost briju mill-aqwa li jawgura bidu ferrieœi gœas-sena l-ædida.

ESKURSJONIJIET Transfers Bluewater Shopping Windsor

ADULTI TFAL ¢25 ¢15 ¢50 ¢35

Nota: Il-œlas tat-trasport pubbliku mhux inkluÿ fil-prezz

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IL-ŒAMIS, 2 TA’ JANNAR | Illum ser tiæi organizzata eskursjoni gœal Bluewater Shopping Centre li jiæbor fih ‘l fuq minn 220 œanut fejn ikollna l-jum liberu gœaxshopping.

IL-ÆIMGŒA, 3 TA’ JANNAR | Wara li nagœmlu ç-check out mill-kmamar, ngœabbu l-bagalji fil-kowç u nitilqu mil-lukanda biex ingawdu dan l-aœœar jum tagœna b’eskursjoni gœall-belt œelwa ta’ Windsor fejn hemm il-famuÿ Windsor Castle. Inÿuru dan il-kastell (entratura nkluÿa) li gœandu 900 sena u huwa l-eqdem u l-ikbar kastell fid-dinja li gœadu jintuÿa. Fost il-œafna attrazzjonijiet li fih dan il-kastell hemm l-Appartamenti Statali, id-Drawings Gallery u Queen Mary’s dolls’ house. Wara nagœmlu mixja fit-toroq ta’ Windsor u jkollna œin gœall-ikel. Minn Windsor naqbdu t-triq lejn l-ajruport ta’ Heathrow biex fit-8.30pm nitilqu fuq it-titjira tal-Air Malta li twassalna lura f’pajjiÿna fis-00.40 (sbiœ is-Sibt).

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Celebrating New Year in Poland’s Capital City 2 centre holiday - Krakow & Warsaw 27th December - 3rd January 1st January - Public Holiday

VISITING Krakow, Wieliczka Salt Mines, Zakopane, Tatra Mountains, Czestochowa, Warsaw, Nieborow, Zrodla Krolewskie Kozienice, Zelazowa Wola, Chopin Museum in Warsaw, Polish Vodka Museum & tasting FRIDAY, 27TH DECEMBER | We will meet at the airport at 9.20am for our Air Malta flight departing at 11.20am and arriving in Krakow airport at 1.35pm. On arrival we are transferred to our central 3 star hotel to check in. We will later go on a half-day optional city walking tour accompanied by our guide starting with the Bishop’s Palace, Wawel Hill, Wawel Castle and Cathedral.

The castle was home to many Polish kings and queens. A walk up Grodzka Street leads us to the heart of Krakow, the Rynek Gówny or Main Market Square. There, the large Gothic Cloth Hall is the perfect place for souvenir shopping. We visit also the Royal Tombs and Sigismond’s Bell.

SATURDAY, 28TH DECEMBER | Today we will go on a half-day optional excursion to the Wieliczka Salt Mines, one of the oldest in all of Europe. Over the centuries, devout and superstitious miners have carved fabulous figures, monuments and altarpieces out of its salt walls. These amazing works have earned the Wieliczka Salt Mine a place on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list. Our route through the mine leads us through galleries and chambers on three levels. We walk down and a lift carries us back to the surface. We return back to the hotel and enjoy the rest of our time enjoying the festive atmosphere!

SUNDAY, 29TH DECEMBER | Today our full day optional excursion will take us Zako-

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pane, a beautiful village at the foot of the Tatra Mountains. Here we will have ample time to visit the highlanders market where one is sure to find various goods on offer such as leather jackets, cheese tasting, to souvenir shopping. We will then take a short ride on a cable car that will take us on top of Gubalowka Mountain for a spectacular view of the Tatra Mountains. One can have a toboggan ride for the way downwards or use once again the cable. We will also have time to walk through the famous Krupowki street that is filled with shops and restaurants.

MONDAY, 30TH DECEMBER | After checking out of our rooms, we will start our drive to Warsaw, stopping first in Czestochowa, a town of special importance to St. John Paul II. He stayed there six times as Pope and chose it as the place for the 6th World Youth Day. Jasna Góra “Bright Mount” is the most important Marian shrine in Poland and a destination for hundreds of pilgrimages every year. Its focal point is the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin and its miraculous icon of the Black Madonna. When the Pope came to Jasna Góra, he always made his way to the Chapel of the Miraculous Image where he would pray and entrust the Church and the World to the hands of the Mother of God. We continue our drive to Poland’s Capital City, Warsaw and enjoy a short panoramic city tour to acquaint us with the city before checking in our 3 star central hotel.

PRICE INCLUDES Air Malta direct flights to Krakow Airport 3 nights in 3 star central Hotel Wyspianski or similar 4 nights in 3 star central Hotel MDM in Warsaw or similar Rooms with private facilities & TV Daily buffet breakfast Return airport transfers Services of tour leader All taxes Insolvency Fund

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¢799 TUESDAY, 31ST DECEMBER | Today, we will go on a walking city tour of Warsaw starting at the Old Town, the part of the city that was carefully reconstructed according to the original plans after the World War II, and today it is listed as UNESCO World Heritage monument.

Warsaw is the city of royal residences located all along the Royal Route. It leads through the most beautiful and fashionable streets and avenues of the city Krakowskie Przedmiescie, Nowy Swiat Street, and Ujazdowskie Avenue, on to Wilanow Royal Palace - the Polish Versailles. The rest of the afternoon is free for us to enjoy the city centre and to get ready for the festivities tonight!

WEDNESDAY, 1ST JANUARY – HAPPY NEW YEAR! | After a relaxing start to the day, we will make our way to Nieborow, well-known for its Baroque palace. Nieborow Palace was originally built as a Gothic – Renaissance manor house in the 16th century. Between 1690 and 1696, it was rebuilt in Baroque style for its owner Primate Michal Radziejowski,

EXCURSIONS Krakow walking tour Wieliczka Salt Mines Zakopane Warsaw walking tour Nieborow, Zrodla Krolewskie Kozienice Zelazowa Wola / Chopin’s Birthplace/Museum/Vodka Museum & tasting

ADULT ¢20 ¢49 ¢49 ¢20

CHILD ¢10 ¢29 ¢29 ¢10

¢59 ¢39 ¢59 ¢39

Entrances fees and English speaking guide included

Archbishop of Gniezno by Dutchman Tylman van Gameren. We will later proceed to Zrodla krolewskie Kozienice and enjoy a forest walk. The “Royal Sources” path is part of the forest education program of the Kozienice Forest District. Its location near the “Royal Source” reserve allows you to learn about the majority of issues related to forest management and nature characteristics of the Forest District.

Wandering along the path, we will experience many aesthetic impressions, learn about exceptionally beautiful corners of nature, meet beavers and traces of their existence, drink water from the “Royal Spring”, learn how the forest grows and how to protect it from harmful environmental factors.

THURSDAY, 2ND JANUARY | Today, our full day excursion will first take us to Zelazowa Wola - the birthplace of Frederick Chopin. This is a small village 60km west of Warsaw is a well-known destination for many visitors to Poland. It is where Frederic Chopin, the famous Polish composer and national hero was born and lived.

The museum here displays some original furniture and other personal items of Chopin. On our return to Warsaw, we will visit the Chopin Museum in Warsaw for some extensive knowledge of his displays.

We will then finish off the day with a visit to a Polish Vodka Museum were we will also enjoy some Vodka tasting!

FRIDAY, 3RD JANUARY | We check out of our rooms and later make our way to Krakow Airport for our Air Malta flight departing at 2.25pm and arriving in Malta at 4.55m.

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New Year in Krakow, Poland 27th December - 3rd January 1st January - Public Holiday

VISITING Krakow, Galeria Krakowska, Czestochowa, Jasna Góra, Wieliczka Salt Mines, Lagiewniki Hill, Sanctuary of the Divine Mercy (Suor Faustina), Jewish District of Kazimierz, Auschwitz, Birkenau, Zakopane, Tatra Mountains, Wadowice & Kalwaria Zebrzydowska FRIDAY, 27TH DECEMBER | We will meet at the airport at 9.20am for our Air Malta flight departing at 11.20am and arriving in Krakow airport at 1.35pm. On arrival we are transferred to our central 3 star hotel to check in. We will later go on a half-day optional city walking tour accompanied by our guide starting with the Bishop’s Palace, Wawel Hill, Wawel Castle and Cathedral.

The castle was home to many Polish kings and queens. A walk up Grodzka Street leads us to the heart of Krakow, the Rynek Gówny or Main Market Square. There, the large Gothic Cloth Hall is the perfect place for souvenir shopping. We visit also the Royal Tombs and Sigismond’s Bell. The afternoon is free to stroll around the city centre or visit Poland’s largest shopping Mall Galeria Krakowska, walking distance from our hotel.

SUNDAY, 29TH DECEMBER | The morning is free and one can attend mass. We will later go on an optional excursion with a difference taking us to Auschwitz and Birkenau. Here we witness one of the most memorable lessons of modern European history. During our visit we’ll see the flower strewn Death Wall, the national memorials, the rail line and remains of the hundreds of barracks, a testimony to the number of lost lives through Nazi activities across occupied Europe.

SATURDAY, 28TH DECEMBER | This morning we will go on an optional excursion to Wadowice, the birthplace of Pope Wojtyla.

The visit will include the entrance to new multimedia Museum of St. John Paul II in His house of birth. While there we see the Pope’s monument erected in front of the gothic Parish Church and also visit this

MONDAY, 30TH DECEMBER | On today’s optional excursion we will go to Czestochowa, a town of special importance to St. John Paul II. He stayed there six times as Pope and chose it as the place for the 6th World Youth Day. Jasna Góra “Bright Mount” is the most important Marian shrine in Poland and a destination for hundreds of

PRICE PER PERSON * SPECIAL PRICE Adult in Triple ¢799 ¢699 Adult in Twin ¢859 ¢759 Adult in Single ¢1019 ¢919 Child Sharing with 2 adults ¢649 ¢549 * Special price applies when all excursions are taken

church where the Vicar of Christ was baptized, served as an altar boy and prayed daily in front of the picture of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. En route to Krakow we will visit Kalwaria Zebrzydowska with its Basilica dedicated to Our Lady of the Angels and an important place of devotion in Poland.

PRICE INCLUDES Air Malta direct flights to Krakow Airport 7 nights in 3 star Hotel Wyspianski Rooms with private facilities & TV Daily breakfast Return airport transfers Services of tour leader All taxes Insolvency Fund

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¢699 pilgrimages every year. Its focal point is the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin and its miraculous icon of the Black Madonna. When the Pope came to Jasna Góra, he always made his way to the Chapel of the Miraculous Image where he would pray and entrust the Church and the World to the hands of the Mother of God. TUESDAY, 31ST DECEMBER | Today we will go on a half-day optional excursion to the Wieliczka Salt Mines, one of the oldest in all of Europe. Over the centuries, devout and superstitious miners have carved fabulous figures, monuments and altarpieces out of its salt walls. These amazing works have earned the Wieliczka Salt Mine a place on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list. Our route through the mine leads us through galleries and chambers on three levels. We walk down and a lift carries us back to the surface. Tonight we will join

EXCURSIONS City walking tour Czestochowa-Jasna Gora (Black Madonna) Wieliczka Salt Mines Divine Mercy/Jewish District Auschwitz/Birkenau Zakopane/Tatra Mountains Wadowice/Kalwaria Zebrzydowska

ADULT CHILD ¢20 ¢10 ¢40 ¢49 ¢39 ¢42 ¢49

¢22 ¢29 ¢20 ¢29 ¢25

¢41 ¢20

Entrances fees and English speaking guide included

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locals and tourists alike in the city centre to celebrate welcoming the new year!

WEDNESDAY, 1ST JANUARY – HAPPY NEW YEAR! | We board our coach and on our half-day optional excursion we head to Lagiewniki Hill to visit the Sanctuary of the Divine Mercy which St John Paul II consecrated in 2001, and the tomb of Suor Faustina. En route to our hotel we drive through and stop in the former Jewish District of Kazimierz. The afternoon is free to enjoy Krakow centre.

THURSDAY, 2ND JANUARY | We will go on our full-day optional excursion to Zakopane, a town lying in the Tatra National Park in the heart of the magnificent Tatra Mountains. Your sightseeing tour of the town will include a funicular train ride to the top of Mount Gubaówka where you will enjoy a panoramic view of the Tatras, as well as a visit to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima, built as a votive offering of thanks to her for saving the Pope’s life after the assassination attempt of 13 May 1981. Karol Wojtya’s love of the Tatras and Podhale region was fostered in his youth when he used to trek through the mountains with his father and brother.

FRIDAY, 3RD JANUARY | We have a relaxed morning for some personal sightseeing before checking out of our rooms. We later proceed to Krakow Airport for our Air Malta flight departing at 2.25pm and arriving in Malta at 4.55m.

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New Year in Lisbon, Portugal 28th December - 4th January 1st January - Public Holiday

VISITING Lisbon, Fatima, Arrabida, Cristo Rei, Mafra, Ericeira, Estoril, Sitnra, Cascais, Cabo da Roca, Obidos, Nazare, Alcobaca and Palmela SATURDAY, 28TH DECEMBER | We meet at the airport at 1.15pm for our Air Malta flight departing at 3.15pm and arriving in Lisbon Airport at 5.30pm. We then make our way to our 4 star VIP Executive Arts Hotel in Lisbon, located in front of Parque das Na∑õe strategically placed in Lisbon’s modern part, for check-in.

SUNDAY, 29TH DECEMBER | We start our holiday with a half day optional excursion taking us round Lisbon with our local guide. We shall start with a panoramic tour stopping in the Belém district, home to the 16th century UNESCO World Heritage listed sites, the stunning Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery (extra). We shall also see the Monument to the Discoveries, the fifty metre tall monument, shaped like a ship’s prow built in honour of Henry the Navigator. We later can enjoy some free time to see Lisbon sparkle with Christmas lights and Christmas decorations, and discover the magical lights and the giant Christmas tree at Terreiro do Paço on the riverside. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy the mouth-watering selection of Portuguese Christmas cakes and sweets!.

MONDAY, 30TH DECEMBER | We shall go for a full day optional excursion taking us to Fátima, one of the largest religious pilgrimage sites in the World. With the gorgeous white structure, unblemished and pure, Fatima is known as the place where the Virgin Mary appeared to three little shepherds.

PRICE PER PERSON * SPECIAL PRICE Adult in Triple ¢699 ¢599 Adult in Twin ¢749 ¢649 Adult in Single ¢1049 ¢949 Child sharing with 2 adults ¢599 ¢499 ** New Year’s Eve buffet dinner ¢26 * Special price applies when all excursions are taken ** This dinner consists of a normal buffet dinner & does not include any entertainment There are many restaurants in the vicinity of the hotel where one can choose from

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Since the apparitions the region of Fátima became a destination of pilgrims. Here we see the small Chapel of the Apparitions and visit the Basilica and Wax Museum (extra).

We later visit Centro Comercial de Fátima, a shop where you will find all kinds of items and symbols of the Christian faith. Our last stop will be at Aljustrel and visit the houses of the three shepherd children.

TUESDAY, 31ST DECEMBER | Today, we shall have a half day optional excursion where we go on a journey to the Nature Park of Arrábida, home to striking landscapes, where we gaze over the verdant park towards the Atlantic and the beaches below. We then proceed to José Maria da Fonseca (included) and get to know the essence of a Wine Family with almost 200 years of history. We will also have the chance to visit the lovely gardens and taste two different types of wines.

We later proceed to the most impressive Cristo Rei monument (extra), based on the awe-inspiring Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro. Here we enjoy panoramic vistas of Lisbon. In the evening we have dinner at the hotel and after one may choose to join the tour leader in the city centre to celebrate with the locals and welcome the New Year.

WEDNESDAY, 1ST JANUARY – HAPPY NEW YEAR! | After a relaxing start to the day, we will go off for our full day optional excursion takuing us first to Mafra, mostly known for the sumptuous Palacio de Mafra (extra), in-

PRICE INCLUDES Air Malta return flights to Lisbon Airport 7 nights in 4 star Hotel VIP Executive Arts in Lisbon or similar Daily buffet breakfast Rooms with private facilities, air-conditioning, TV, mini bar & safe Return airport transfers Services of tour leader Airport taxes & service charge Insolvency Fund

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¢599 spired the Nobel Prize, Baltasar and Blimunda. After some free time we head to Ericeira, with its 40 beaches scattered along the coast of this fishing community. We finish off in Estoril, a stylish and fashionable Portuguese beach resort that is situated on the beautiful coastline that extends to the west of Lisbon. Estoril strikes the perfect balance between Portuguese charm and excellent tourist facilities, boasting fine restaurants, world-class hotels and the largest casino of the Iberian Peninsula, all of which provide Estoril with a prosperous atmosphere and a reputation for exclusivity.

THURSDAY, 2ND JANUARY | We leave the hotel to go on our full day optional excursion with our local guide, heading first to Sintra. We shall be enchanted by its mystical hills and magnificent fairy-tale-like palaces. We continue to Cascais marina for lunch (extra) and some free time, and later proceed to “the end of the world”, for you to admire the picture-perfect Cabo da Roca cliffs. Surely a place where you will experience the true power of sightseeing!

FRIDAY, 3RD JANUARY | Today we shall go for another full day optional excursion

taking us first to one of the most picturesque and charming city of Óbidos. Óbidos is a charming medieval village made up of a labyrinth of cobblestoned streets with whitewashed houses that liven up with dashes of vivid yellow and blue paint.

Walking inside the village also allows you to taste the local drink Ginjinha and other local goods and crafts. Next, it’s onto the fishing village of Nazaré, where old women still wear traditional skirts. The small fishing town has a grand breach, where one can enjoy classic Portuguese dishes, absorb panoramic views of Portugal’s rugged Atlantic coastline and capture numerous photographs. We make a short stop in Alcobaca, before we make our way back.

SATURDAY, 4TH JANUARY | This morning we check-out from our rooms and go on our last half day optional excursion visiting the lovely Palmela Castle. The castle, whose stones hold historic memories dating to pre-history, sits high up on the Serra de Arrábida hills, offering exquisite panoramic views of the region and the Tagus and Sado rivers. We then return to the hotel and make our way to Lisbon Airport for our Air Malta flight departing at 6.20pm and arriving in Malta at 10.20pm.

EXCURSIONS CHILD UNDER 12 PAYS HALF Lisbon Fátima Arrábida Mountain/Cristo Rei NYE transfer to city centre (return) Mafra / Ericeira / Estoril Sintra/Cascais/Cabo da Roca Óbidos / Nazaré/Alcobaca Palmela

¢36 ¢39 ¢29 ¢20 ¢39 ¢35 ¢39 ¢30

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE City tax of ¢1.00 per person per night (from 13 years upwards) is to be paid directly at the hotel Jerónimos Monastery - ¢10.00 per adult / children under 12 years are free Cristo Rei monument - ¢6.00 per adult/¢3.00 per child Wax Museum - ¢7.50 per adult/¢4.50 per child * All above prices are subject to change

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Snow & Fun in Slovenia 2nd - 5th January VISITING Planica Nordic Centre, Kranjska Gora, Bled, Bohinj and Mount Vogel THURSDAY, 2ND JANUARY | We will meet at the airport at 5.40pm for our Air Malta direct flight to Ljubljana departing at 7.40pm. On arrival at 9.35pm, we will be transferred to our 3 star Hotel Krim in Bled and check in.

FRIDAY, 3RD JANUARY | Today, we have yet another interesting day of fun! Our full day optional excursion will first take us to Planica Nordic Centre. Here we can visit the Ski Jumping Museum and enjoy a 2 hour guided tour (extra, ¢12) where we will learn all about the history of ski jumping dating back

PRICE PER PERSON * SPECIAL PRICE Adult in Triple ¢449 ¢399 Adult in Twin ¢469 ¢419 Adult in Single ¢549 ¢499 Child Sharing ¢349 ¢299 Half Board (2 buffet meals) ¢29 ** Extra per person: Additional baggage supplement 20kg ¢40 * Special price applies when half board & all excursions are taken Seats on flights are assigned directly by Ryanair.

Should you need seats near each other, this may incur a charge

to 1934, when the first world record was set. We will later go to the famous Slovenian skiing resort of Kranjska Gora, set near the borders of Austria and Italy. The picturesque village still retains its identity, making it a beautiful place to visit. Here we will have the possibility to rent out skiing equipment and/ or sledges (cost of renting equipment extra) and enjoy another great day of fun!

SATURDAY, 4TH JANUARY | Today, we will go on a full day optional excursion to explore the town of Bled, known as the pearl

PRICE INCLUDES Air Malta flight to Ljubljana airport and return Ryanair flight from Trieste airport including 10kg checked-in luggage 3 nights in 3 star Hotel Krim in Bled or similar Welcome drink Rooms with private facilities, central heating & TV Daily buffet breakfasts Return airport transfers Services of tour leader Airport taxes & service charge Insolvency fund

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¢399 of the Slovenian Alpine region due to its emerald-green lake. We shall visit Bled Castle (extra) and then proceed to Bohinj, the largest glacier lake in Slovenia, situated in the region of the Julian Alps. We will take a cable car (extra) up to Mount Vogel and admire

EXCURSIONS CHILD UNDER 12 PAYS HALF Planica Nordic Centre/Kranjska Gora Lake Bled, Bohinj/Mt Vogel/Alpine Dairy Farming/Cheese tasting

¢39 ¢39

All excursions are guided by an English speaking guide

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the stupendous view till we reach the summit. We will later make our way from Bohinj to a Dairy Farm where we will have the opportunity to learn about cheese production and try some typical milk products (extra).

SUNDAY, 5TH JANUARY | After checking out of our rooms, we will start our drive towards Trieste Airport for our Ryanair flight departing at 4.10pm and arriving in Malta at 6.00pm.

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE City tax of ¢3.13 per person per night (from 12 years upwards) is to be paid directly at the hotel Bled Castle ¢9.50 Adults/¢4.50 Children Mt Vogel Cable Car ¢15 Adults/¢10 Children Dairy Farm ¢12 Ski Jumping Museum ¢12 * All above prices are subject to change

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Andre Rieu in Concert Munich… the Bavarian Capital 17th - 19th January VISITING Munich, Augsburg & Munich Olympic Park

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FRIDAY, 17 JANUARY | We meet at the airport at 7.25am for our Air Malta flight to Munich Airport departing at 9.25am.

Upon arrival at 11.45am, we are transferred to the central 3* Hotel Mirabell for check in. Later we offer an optional excursion to Augsburg, one of the largest cities on the Romantic Road founded by the Roman Emperor Augustus over 2,000 years ago. Its superb fountains, grand old guildhouses, exquisite churches and the Town Hall combine to from a cityscape of rare intensity. We will also have some free time to visit the Fuggerei (entr. extra) founded in 1516 by jakob Fugger the Rich, as a row TH

PRICE PER PERSON Adult in Triple Adult in Twin Adult in Single

SATURDAY, 18TH JANUARY | This morning will be at leisure for shopping. However, one may join the tour leader to visit Munich’s city centre and we can visit Marienplatz with its world famous “chiming glockenspiel” which its near life-sized figures turn and move when the clock chimes, and the Frauenkirche – Munich’s historic twin towered cathedral. Free time for lunch (extra) or maybe a visit at the world famous Bavarian halls in one of the typical beer gardens the

PRICE INCLUDES ¢439 ¢469 ¢539

There is a large selection of restaurants in the vicinity of the hotel where one can choose from

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house settlement for needy Augsburg and since then has been continuously fulfilling its purpose.

Air Malta return flights to Munich Airport 2 nights in 3* Hotel Mirabell in Munich or similar Rooms with private facilities & TV Daily buffet breakfast Return airport transfers Services of tour leader All taxes Insolvency fund

¢439 Hofbrauhaus. Tonight we will be attending the much awaited Andre Rieu concert (extra) at The Olumpiahalle Munchen. Andre Rieu together with the Johann Strauss Orchestra will surely make this night a festive and memorable one for you!

EXCURSIONS Half day Augsburg Andre Rieu Concert Cat 1 Including transfers

¢29 ¢135

SUNDAY, 19TH JANUARY | After breakfast, we check-out from our rooms, start our trip back to Munich Airport then we stop for a free visit at Munich’s Olympic Park. Time for lunch (extra) and to visit the area. One of the main attractions is the Olympic Tower (extra) standing at a height of 182 metres where we can admire the marvelous panorama. We later make our way to Munich Airport for our Air Malta flight departing at 4.35pm and arriving in Malta at 6.50pm.

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE Fuggerei entrance museum & bunker ¢6.50 Olympic Tower ¢9 * All above price is subject to change

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Weekend in Thessaloniki, Greece 5* Hotel 7th - 10th February VISITING Thessaloniki, Meteora, Kalambaka and Mediterranean Cosmos Shopping Mall

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FRIDAY, 7TH FEBRUARY | We meet at the airport at 11.10am for our direct flight with Ryanair to Thessaloniki departing at 1.10pm. We arrive at 3.55pm in the capital city of Northern Greece, the second most important city after Athens. On arrival we are transferred to our hotel and check-in.

We will then go with a familiarization walk with our tour leader.

SATURDAY, 8TH FEBRUARY | Today we shall go for a full-day optional excursion of Thessaloniki which includes the Galerian complex- Rotonda triumphal arch,

PRICE PER PERSON Adult in Triple Adult in Twin Adult in Single Child sharing with 2 adults Half Board (buffet, min. 35 pax) Extras per person: Additional Baggage Supplement for 20 kg

via Egnatia with the medieval churches the holocaust monument and the port of Thessaloniki and the symbol of the city the white tower. We will do 3 stopovers - the city walls, the trigonion tower with the panorama of the city and the basilica of St. Demetrius from the 5th century A.D. with the roman bath below.

SUNDAY, 9TH FEBRUARY | An early start to the day, taking us towards Meteora and Kalambaka on this optional full day excursion.

The otherworldly rocks of Meteora give the opportunity to the visitors to combine

PRICE INCLUDES

¢419 ¢449 ¢579 ¢319

* SPECIAL PRICE ¢369 ¢399 ¢529 ¢269

¢69 ¢80

Ryanair flights to Thessaloniki including 10kg checked-in luggage 3 nights in 5 star Grand Palace or similar Rooms with private facilities, TV & a/c 3 buffet breakfasts Return airport transfers Services of tour leader Airport taxes & service charge Insolvency Fund

¢369 nature with religious and archeological interests since the 6 monasteries that survive are masterpieces of the 12th century until the 18th century A.D. Frescoes and icons, everyday life of a monastery together with

EXCURSIONS Thessaloniki City Tour Meteora/Kalambaka Mediterranean Cosmos Mall

ADULT ¢35 ¢59 ¢15

CHILD ¢20 ¢35 ¢10

All excursions are guided by an English speaking guide

* Special price applies when all excursions are taken Seats on flights are assigned directly by Ryanair.

Should you need seats near each other, this may incur a charge

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the small museums allow the visitor to feel the serenity of the monastic life. Kalambaka the town at the foot of the rocks with the monasteries is a charming little town facing those milestones of the Orthodox Church.

MONDAY, 10TH FEBRUARY | This morning, we’re offering you an optional transfer to Mediterranean Cosmos Shopping Mall, one of the largest retail and entertainment developments in Southeastern Europe were we can find all sorts of shopping possibilities! We return to our hotel. Check out by noon. We make our way to the airport for our return flight departing at 4.20pm and arriving at 5.05pm.

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE City tax at Hotel Grand Palace is ¢4.00 per room per day Meteora - ¢6.00 per person * All above prices are subject to change

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Short Break in Budapest, Hungary 22nd - 25th February VISITING Budapest, Danube Bend, Szentendre, Visegrad, Esztergom and Godollo SATURDAY, 22ND FEBRUARY | We meet at the airport at 7.40am for our Ryanair flight to Budapest departing at 9.40am. On arrival at 12.00pm, we are transferred to our 4 star Novotel Centrum in Budapest on the Pest side. Check in and go for a half-day optional city tour of Budapest. We start on the Pest side of the Capital. We shall see St Stephen’s Basilica, the neo-gothic Parliament building and the Heroes’ Square.

PRICE PER PERSON Adult in Triple Adult in Twin Adult in Single Child sharing with 2 adults Extras per person: Additional Baggage Supplement for 20 kg

SUNDAY, 23RD FEBRUARY | Our full day optional excursion takes us to the Danube Bend. This special area, where the great river changes course known as the Dunakanyar, will make our day unforgettable. This lovely

PRICE INCLUDES

¢419 ¢449 ¢549 ¢349

* SPECIAL PRICE ¢369 ¢399 ¢499 ¢299

¢80

* Special price applies when all excursions are taken ** There are many restaurants in the vicinity of the hotel that offers a variety of tourist menus at very convenient prices Note: City tax already paid in the above prices Seats on flights are assigned directly by Ryanair.

Should you need seats near each other, this may incur a charge

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Then we drive up to the Castle District and visit the marvellous Matthias Church (entrance included), we see the former Royal Palace and the Fisherman’s Bastion.

Ryanair flights to Budapest Airport including 10kg checked-in luggage 3 nights in 4 star Novotel Centrum in Budapest or similar Rooms with private facilities Daily Buffet Breakfast Return Airport Transfers Services of Tour Leader Airport taxes & service charge Insolvency Fund

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¢369 town of Szentendre with its vivid Baroque architecture and vivid colours are amongst the highlights of this trip. We will also see

EXCURSIONS City Tour Budapest Danube Bend Godollo Danube Cruise

ADULT ¢27 ¢28 ¢39 ¢20

CHILD ¢15 ¢15 ¢24 ¢10

All excursions are guided by an English speaking guide

the town of Visegrad, former royal seat of medieval Hungarian monarch where count Dracula was imprisoned by King Matthias Corvin. Moreover, we shall visit the city of Esztergom which is the seat of the Hungarian Roman Catholic Archbishop.

MONDAY, 24TH FEBRUARY | After a relaxed morning, we will go for an optional half-day excursion to the beautiful Godollo castle (entrance extra) which is the world’s second largest Baroque castle. After a guided tour of the castle, we can have a walk in the gardens and enjoy a cup of coffee and some cake in the Palace Café (extra).

TUESDAY, 25TH FEBRUARY | We will dedicate the morning for an optional Danube cruise before returning to our hotel. Check out of the hotel by noon. We later proceed to the airport for our flight departing at 3.55pm and arriving in Malta at 6.15pm.

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Short Break in Lithuania 20th - 23rd March VISITING Vilnius, Anykciai, Rumikes, Kaunas and Trakai

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FRIDAY, 20TH MARCH | We will meet our tour leader at 12.30pm for our Ryanair flight departing to Vilnius at 2.30pm. On Arrival at 6.55pm, we will make our way to our 3 Star Ibis Vilnius Centre. After check-in, we will go for a familiarization walk with our tour leader.

SATURDAY, 21ST MARCH | Our optional full-day excursion today starts off with a city tour of Vilnius where we will see, the Gediminas Castle, the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, the University, the Cathedral and

PRICE PER PERSON Adult in Triple Adult in Twin Adult in Single Child with 2 Adults Extras per person: Additional Baggage Supplement for 20 kg

many more sites. In the afternoon, we will visit Puckoriai Exposure. The Puckoriai exposure is a unique geological monument, the highest and the most impressive exposure in Lithuania. Here, we can feast our eyes on some magnificent scenery!

SUNDAY, 22ND MARCH | Today, our optional full-day excursion will first take us towards Anyksiai, known for its architectural monuments, ethnographic crafts, the tallest Lithuanian church and the famous devil’s stone “Puntukas”. Moreover, we may delight in

PRICE INCLUDES

¢419 ¢449 ¢499 ¢299

* SPECIAL PRICE ¢369 ¢399 ¢449 ¢249

¢80

* Special price applies when all excursions are taken Seats on flights are assigned directly by Ryanair.

Should you need seats near each other, this may incur a charge

Ryanair flights to Vilnius including 10kg checked-in luggage 3 nights in 3 Star Ibis Vilnius Centre or similar All rooms with private facilities and TV Daily buffet breakfast Return airport transfers Services of tour leader Airport taxes & Service Charge

¢369 the absolutely new and exclusive Treetop Walking Path, giving us some fantastic views of the area! We later proceed towards the second largest city in Lithuania, Kaunas. En route, we will stop in Rumikes featuring an

EXCURSIONS Vilnius Anykciai/Kaunas Trakai

ADULT ¢39 ¢43 ¢29

CHILD ¢25 ¢27 ¢20

All excursions include the services of a local guide The following entrances are included in the above prices: The Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, Kanuas Ninth Fort Museum, Anyksciai Treetop Walking Park, Trakai Castle

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impressive Open-Air Ethnographic Museum which displays a vast collection of buildings from different regions of Lithuania. On arrival in Kaunas, we will first visit the Kaunas Ninth Fort Museum, followed by a walking sightseeing tour where we will see Kaunas Castle, Town Hall square, the Cathedral and more!

MONDAY, 23RD MARCH | Today, our halfday optional excursion will take us for a short drive towards Trakai. Trakai was once the ancient capital of Lithuania and is known for its magnificent scenery, encircled by several lakes, and a modern feel. We will visit Trakai Castle, Tikeviciai Palace and Angels Hill. We return to our hotel. Check out of rooms by noon. We will later proceed to the airport for our Ryanair flight departing at 7.20pm and arriving at 9.45pm.

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Danube Cruise 8 day full board with drinks on individual basis 10th - 17th May

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Day 1 - Vienna | Boarding of the M/S Klimt in Vienna from midday onwards. Dinner and accommodation on board. Evening navigation towards Linz.

Day 2 - Linz | Full board. Arrival in Linz, the capital of Upper Austria. Located between the Danube and the old salt route, this baroque city has had one of the most important river ports in the region since the 19th Century. Free time to discover the city. Optional guided tour of Linz (supplement payable) followed by a tasting of the local speciality cake – Linzertorte, with coffee. Accommodation on board and a nighttime navigation to Passau.

Day 3 - Passau | Full board. Morning arrival in Passau. This beautiful “City of Three Rivers” is situated at the confluence of the Inn, the Ill and the Danube. Free time ashore.

Optional 2 hour guided tour of the city of Passau (supplement payable). Entrance to

PRICE PER PERSON Piano deck (Type C - non-openable windows) Cello deck (Type B - French Balcony) Violin deck (Type A - French Balcony) Violin deck (Suite - French Balcony)

¢948

¢1699 ¢1018 ¢1799 ¢1080 ¢1999 ¢1248

Prices are subject to availability Book by 30th September 2019 to benefit from a free flight to Vienna from the 10th - 17th May 2020 Cabins equipped with: hair dryer, TV, telephone, safe, individually adjustable air conditioning system, bathroom with WC and shower (suites: bathroom with WC and bathtub) French balcony means that there is a railing placed directly behind the glass door. Therefore one cannot step out into a separate space.

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Day 4 - Melk | Full board. Morning arrival in Melk, a picturesque town nestled at the foot of Melk Abbey, a Benedictine monastery built 900 years ago located in the beautiful Wachau, one of the Danube’s prettiest regions. Optional guided visit of the abbey (supplement payable).Navigation downstream to Hungary. Accommodation on board.

Day 5 - Esztergom – Budapest | Full Board. Stop in Esztergom followed by continuation to Budapest. Optional excursion (supplement payable): Disembark in Esztergom and follow the Panoramic Danube Bend Route, including a visit to the old

PRICE INCLUDES SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

¢1599

the Cathedral of St. Stephan included, a perfect example of the Baroque style. The cathedral is famous for its organ, the biggest church organ in the world. Return to the ship. Navigation to Melk. Accommodation on board.

The cruise on the MS Klimt, itinerary Vienna – Vienna Accommodation in the chosen category, basis double cabin Full board on the ship from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 8: (breakfast, lunch, coffee and cake in the afternoon, dinner, late-evening snack) Drinks package: wine, sparkling wine, beer, soft drinks, water, juice, cocktail of the day, coffee and tea Welcome cocktail Captain’s dinner Luggage transfer service quay – cabin – quay English speaking tour guide from day 1 (boarding) till day 8 (disembarkment) Daily musical entertainment on board

Free flight when booking by 30th September

¢1599 royal palace of Esztergom built by Prince Géza. Continuation to Budapest via the charming town of Szentendre, often called the Montmartre of Hungary. Free Afternoon in Budapest. Optional guided tour of Hungary’s capital (supplement payable) – both the Buda and the Pest sides Including the Heroes’ Square, Andrassy Avenue, the Opera, the Fisherman’s Bastion and the Matthias Church (according to opening hours and services). Accommodation on board. Cruising overnight to Slovakia.

Day 6 - Bratislava | Full board. Afternoon arrival in Bratislava. Optional guided tour of the city (supplement payable). Slova-

EXCURSIONS Guided tour of Linz Guided tour of Passau Guided tour of Bratislava Guided tour of Budapest Excursion Esztergom Szentendre Visit of Melk abbey Visit of Schonbrunn Palace Guided tour of Vienna

¢20 ¢22 ¢22 ¢34 ¢34 ¢38 ¢38 ¢34

kia’s young and dynamic capital sits side by side with the city where emperors were once crowned. Guided walk in the city centre passing the Primate’s Palace, the National Theatre, St. Martin’s Cathedral, Michael’s Gate and the old town hall (all external views). Accommodation onboard.

Night-time navigation towards Austria.

Day 7 - Vienna | Full Board. Morning arrival in Vienna. Optional panoramic tour of Vienna, the old Habsburg capital (supplement payable). Among the sights are the Opera and the Hofburg imperial Palace. You will also have the opportunity to discover the house of the Austrian artist Hundertwasser. Before heading back to the ship, free time in the centre for shopping or for a visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Free afternoon. Optional visit to Schönbrunn Palace (supplement payable), the former summer residence of the Habsburgs. You will visit both the private apartments of Franz Joseph and Sisi and the sumptuous imperial reception halls. Captain’s dinner on board. Optional concert (supplement payable) of classical music at the famous Kursalon.

Day 8 - Vienna | Breakfast on board. Disembarkation.

Note: for technical reasons the order of the program can be changed or reversed. However all visits and excursions will be maintained.

Full board is provided on the M/S Klimt.

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE Flights and transfers

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7th - 14th June (7th June Public Holiday) 12th - 19th July 9th - 16th August 6th - 13th September 11th - 18th October

VISITING Fatima, Batalha, Alcobaca, Nazare, Lisbon, Tomar, Mira d’Aire Caves, Oporto, Valinhos, Ajustrel and Coimbra

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SUNDAY | We meet our tour leader at the Airport at 10.15 a.m. At 12.15 pm. our Air Malta flight departs to Lisbon, where on arrival at 2.20 pm we will be transferred to our central hotel in Fatima.

MONDAY | Breakfast will be followed by a familiarization walk with the tour leader.

Among other places we visit the Perpetual Adoration Chapel, the Chapel of Apparitions, the Basilica and other places of interest in connection with Our Lady of Fatima.

We will have the opportunity for a group photograph. In the afternoon we go on an optional half day excursion to Batalha, Alcobaca and Nazare. We make our way to Batalha to see the Gothic Cathedral. Some free time before we continue our way to Alcobaca to visit the monastery. Afterwards we proceed to Nazare, the sea side and fishing resort on the Atlantic coast.

TUESDAY | After breakfast we join the tour leader for a full day optional excursion to Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal. (During part of this excursion the group will be accompanied by a local English speaking

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* SPECIAL PRICE ¢699 ¢599 ¢749 ¢649 ¢869 ¢769 ¢449 ¢349 ¢99

* Special price applies when half board & all excursions are taken

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guide.) We will see the monument dedicated to Henry the Navigator, the Belem Tower, the Moorish Citadel and the Black Horse Square. In the afternoon we go to Alfama, the place where St. Anthony was born, with its streets decorated with beautiful tiles. We have some free time for personal sightseeing and shopping before we make our way back to Fatima.

WEDNESDAY | Breakfast followed by a half day optional excursion to Tomar and the caves of Mira d’Aire. On arriving at the top of a hill overlooking Tomar, we visit the Templars Monastery (entrance extra). From here we have a very beautiful panoramic view of picturesque Tomar. We proceed to the caves at Mira d’Aire for a guided tour of these spectacular caves and the fantastic show of the dancing waters (entrance extra). On returning to Fatima we will visit the Wax Museum (entrance extra) and a Port Wine Cellar.

THURSDAY | Today, after breakfast, we offer you an opportunity to travel towards the north of Portugal on our optional full day excursion to Oporto, one of the larg-

PRICE INCLUDES Air Malta flights to Lisbon Airport Return airport transfers 7 nights in 4 star Hotel Santa Maria (or similar) Rooms with private facilities, TV and A/C Daily buffet breakfast Services of Tour Leader Services of Spiritual Director All taxes Insolvency Fund

¢599 est and most important commercial cities in Portugal. (During part of this excursion the group will be accompanied by a local English speaking guide.) We shall visit the pedestrian shopping area and other interesting places.

FRIDAY | Today we join the religious functions attended by thousands of pilgrims marking the 12th and 13th day of the month. On the 13th day of six consecutive months in 1917 beginning on May 13, our Lady appeared to the shepherd children, during which they related that the apparition called herself the “Lady of the Rosary”.

By means of a mini train (extra), we visit Valinhos where we follow the Stations of the Cross near the little chapel. Afterwards we go to Ajustrel to visit the houses where the

EXCURSIONS CHILD UNDER 12 PAYS HALF Batalha/Alcobaca/Nazare Lisbon Tomar/Mira d’Aire Caves Oporto Coimbra

¢30 ¢47 ¢30 ¢45 ¢30

three shepherd children Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco used to live. After dinner we participate in the procession Aux Flambeaux on the main square in front of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima.

SATURDAY | The highlight of today’s programme is when we attend for the ceremony of the blessing of the sick and the farewell procession. We join pilgrims from around the world and participate in a loving Adeus farewell to the statue of Our Lady of the Rosary. This will be followed by the International Mass at the Square. In the afternoon we board our coach and go on a half day optional excursion to Coimbra. Sister Lucia used to live in the Carmelite Convent in Coimbra. Here we see the Church of Saint Isabel and the University.

SUNDAY | After breakfast free time until departure from Fatima to Lisbon Airport. Our Air Malta flight depart from Lisbon at 3.10 pm and arrives in Malta at 7.10 pm.

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE Templars Monastery - ¢6.50 Mira d’Aire Caves - ¢6.50 Wax Museum - ¢7.50 Mini Train - ¢5.00 * All above prices are subject to change

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Holy Land & Jordan 9th - 18th February VISITING Haifa, Mount Tabor, Cana, Nazareth, Jerash, Amman, Petra, Qumran Caves, Jericho, Dead Sea, Betlehem, Jerusalem, Mount Zion, Eih Karem & Yad Vasham SATURDAY, 8TH FEBRUARY | We meet at Airport at 9.45pm.

SUNDAY, 9TH FEBRUARY | At 00.45am we depart on Air Malta direct flight KM828 to Tel Aviv in Israel where we arrive at 4.25am. We leave the airport to get on our coach to go for a nice breakfast in Haifa. We will visit Haifa - Mount Carmel from where the Carmalites friars got their name. We enter and pray in the cave of Isaiah. We also have a look at the spectacular Bahari Gardens. Then the coach will take us to Mount Tabor, where our Lord experienced His Transfiguration. On Mt Tabor we celebrate mass. Then we visit Cana and make the renewals of vows for married couples who are free to buy a certificate of their renewal of vows from Cana parish office. We go to Nazareth and have lunch. Check in and rest a bit. We will visit Annuciation and Nutrition (St. Joseph) Churches. Dinner and overnight in Nazareth.

MONDAY, 10TH FEBRUARY | Today we visit the Mount of the Beatitudes, the site

PRICE PER PERSON Adult in Triple Adult in Twin Adult in Single

of the “sermon on the mount”, where we celebrate Mass. Then we visit the churches of Multiplication of Bread; Primacy of St. Peter and Capernaum, known as the town of Jesus where we visit the house of Peter.

Lunch and then we go for a Boat ride on the Sea of Galilee to experience what the disciples felt when being on the boat with Jesus. On the boat we will have biblical reading, singing and dancing.

TUESDAY, 11TH FEBRUARY | Breakfast and today we begin our trip to the northern Boarders of Jordan. We visit Mount Nebo where we celebrate Mass. We visit Jerash, the most well preserved Roman city in the Middle East and time for lunch. Then we drive to Amman the Capital of Jordan.

WEDNESDAY, 12TH FEBRUARY | The excursion we have today will takes us to Petra. Here we will have a very interesting visit, time for lunch and then we return to hotel.

THURSDAY, 13TH FEBRUARY | Today we cross to Israel via Allenby bridge. We go by

PRICE INCLUDES ¢1639 ¢1699 ¢1999

Air Malta flights to Tel Aviv Airport Transport as per programme All entrances 9 nights accommodation Full Board (Hotels in Nazareth, Amman, Jericho and Jerusalem) Local English speaking guides Spiritual Director and Tour Leader All Taxes and Tips for Local tour Leaders Insolvency Fund

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¢1639 the River Jordan to make the confirmation of our Baptismal vows. We proceed to visit Qumran caves where the scrolls known as the Dead Sea scrolls where found. We celebrate mass in the Parish Church of Jericho dedicated to the Good Shepherd.

On our way we see the Sycamore Tree (Ta’ Zakkew). We visit the Temptation Mount where our Lord Jesus Christ experienced His temptations. Check in and lunch in our hotel. Then we go to the Dead Sea for a swim.

FRIDAY, 14TH FEBRUARY | We leave for Betlehem. We visit to the Church of the Nativity to pray in the cave where our Lord Jesus Christ was born, an impressive moment indeed. Then we visit the Shepherd’s field where we celebrate Mass.

SATURDAY, 15TH FEBRUARY | Today we start the day with mass at the Holy Sepulchre early morning preferable in the 11th station chapel near crucifixion chapel. We continue with our visit in the most Holy Shrine. We visit the shrine called Galli Cantum, built on site of the palace of the high priest Caiaphas where the crook crows after the three denials of Peter. Later begin our prayer of the Via Dolorosa, where we will experience the same atmosphere of vendors as Our Lord Himself experienced carrying the cross. We will visit the West-

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ern wall, lunch and after we go to Mount Zion area to visit the Upper room, “içÇenaklu”, where Jesus had the last Supper with the Apostles, the Dormition Church of our Lady.

SUNDAY, 16TH FEBRUARY | Today we visit the Mount of Olive area: the Pater Noster, the place where Jesus taught the Our Father to the disciples, The Dominus Flevit, the place facing Jerusalem where Jesus cried over the Holy city for not showing repentance, We also visit the Church of all nations as part of Gethsemane and the Garden of Olives where we celebrate mass, followed by lunch and some free time for shopping in Jerusalem MONDAY, 17TH FEBRUARY | Our day will start by visiting Ein Karem, the place of the visitation of our Lady to Elizabeth and the place where John the Baptist was born. Lunch and then we proceed to Yad Vasham, the holocast museum in Jerusalem. We return to Jerusalem for some free time for shopping in Jerusalem Shopping Arcade.

TUESDAY, 18TH FEBRUARY | Early morning we proceed to Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv for our Air Malta direct flight KM 829 departing Israel at 6.30am and arriving Malta at 8.35am.

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Experience the Northern Rhine on MS A-Rosa Aqua 6th - 13th September 2020 Day 06-Sep 07-Sep 08-Sep 09-Sep

10-Sep 11-Sep 12-Sep 13-Sep

Port Cologne (Germany) - embarkation sailing on Markemeer (Ijsselmeer) Hoorn (Netherlands) Zaanstad (Netherlands) Amsterdam (Netherlands) Rotterdam (Netherlands) harbour tour Rotterdam evening passing Dutch Delta Ghent (Belgium) evening passing Westerschelde Antwerp (Belgium) harbour of Antwerp Nijmegen (Netherlands) Cologne - disembarkation after breakfast

SUNDAY, 6TH SEPTEMBER | We meet at the airport in the morning for our flight departing to Dusseldorf. Upon arrival we will be transferred to the port of Cologne to board the ship – MS A-Rosa Aqua. Upon embarkation we will be assigned our cabin and free time. Departure from Cologne will be late in the afternoon.

MONDAY, 7TH SEPTEMBER | We enjoy our first day with breakfast. Today, we will be sailing on Markemeer – a shallow lake between 3-5m deep in central Netherlands between North Holland, Flevoland and Ijsselmeer. We then stop at Hoorn located on the Markemeer, a beautiful small city with a population of just over 70,000 people although much of the area that the city encompasses is actually made up of water. This city was founded in

PRICE PER PERSON (TWIN) Type S cabin – Deck 1 - (Fixed window) Type A cabin – Deck 1 - (Fixed window) Type C cabin – Deck 2 - (French balcony) Type D cabin – Deck 3 - (French balcony)

BY 31ST DEC. ¢2099 ¢1999 ¢2299 ¢2199 ¢2629 ¢2529 ¢2719 ¢2619

* Special price applies when booking till 31st Dec. Notes: French Balcony means that a railing placed directly behind the glass, meaning that one cannot step out onto a separate space.

Schedule is subject to change due to weather and water levels that affect accessibilities to cities. The final day by day programme/timings will be prepared by the cruise director on board.

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Arrival --12:00 06:00 13:00 08:00 --07:00 -03:00 -09:00 06:00

Departure 17:00 -23:00 12:00 23:00 14:00 --18:30 -18:00 -13:00 --

the early 8th century and developed into a centre of trade for the area due to its excellent port.

TUESDAY, 8TH SEPTEMBER | Wake up and enjoy breakfast on board. This morning we wake up in Zaanstad – one of the largest municipalities made up of several towns and villages in the northern part of Netherlands. Towns included in the Zaanstad include Zaandam – the main city, Westzann, Wornmerveer, Assendeltf and Krommenie.

Our next stop will be at the culture-packed capital city of Amsterdam. This enticing city is renowned for its iconic criss-crossing canals, distinctive narrow houses and a vast range of museums including Anne Frank House, the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum. The medieval centre show-

PRICE INCLUDES Air Malta flights to Dusseldorf / return from Frankfurt 7 nights Cruise accommodation in booked category on MS A-Rosa Aqua Full Board as from the dinner on the first day up to and including the breakfast on the last day of itinerary Selection on high-quality beverages Welcome cocktail Free use of the facilities offered on board All port taxes Luggage service from Quay to cabin / cabin to quay Return airport Transfers Service of a tour leader All taxes Insolvency Fund

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¢1999 cases may points of interest, traditional architecture and nightlife.

WEDNESDAY, 9TH SEPTEMBER | Breakfast on board – This day is dedicated to Rotterdam, the second largest city of Netherlands, located in the province of South Holland at the mouth of the Nieuwe Maas channel leading to Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta. It is a densely inhabited city with Europe’s largest port and has a rich history. With a riverside setting, Rotterdam has it all - World class architecture, urban design, lively cultural life, maritime heritage, art, nightlife and shopping.

THURSDAY, 10TH SEPTEMBER | We enjoy breakfast and in the morning we arrive in vibrant, fourth largest city in Belgium – Ghent.

It is a thriving university town where one can find a rich cosmopolitan atmosphere with a small town quietness blended together. Ghent’s city centre is a pedestrian area that is like a museum to early Flemish architecture and a testament to the city’s medieval might.

The city offer impressive Gothic sites such as the cathedral of St Bavo and the Castle of the Counts, both inspiring awe.

FRIDAY, 11TH SEPTEMBER | After sailing through the night, we wake up in another city in Belgium – Antwerp that is located on the river Scheldt linked to the North Sea by the river’s Westerchelde estuary. The city

has been both economically and culturally important throughout the years. Despite many historical and severe WWII bombing, Antwerp retains an intriguing medieval heart with majestic architecture, culinary diversity, plenty of cafe-filled cobbled lanes, a riverside fortress and an impressive Cathedral.

SATURDAY, 12TH SEPTEMBER | We enjoy breakfast and our final stop will be in Nijmegen in the morning. It has a perfect position in a magnificent river landscape between the Rhine, Meuse and Waal rivers with abundant and fertile river soil. Today, one can still enjoy the Roman archaeological remains and Roman traditions in the region just like relaxing in a sauna or spa. Nijmegen also offers mountains, countryside and cultural history – museums, shops and cafes.

SUNDAY, 13TH SEPTEMBER | Arrival back in Cologne, enjoy breakfast and afterwards we disembark. We then make our way to Frankfurt where we enjoy a city tour. Later on, we proceed to Frankfurt airport to board for our flight back to Malta.

Flights are based on 2019 schedule and are subject to change. Please ask us for more details.

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE Excursions – to be booked/paid onboard Tips to be paid onboard

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The Danube Experience on MS Viva Tiara 10th - 17th August Day

Port

Arrival Departure

10-Aug Passau (Germany) - embarkation

--

17:00

11-Aug Ybbs (Austria)

06:00

12:00

Vienna (Austria)

20:30

12-Aug Vienna

18:00

13-Aug Budapest (Hungary)

09:30

14-Aug Budapest

14:00

15-Aug Bratislava (Slovakia)

07:30

13:30

16-Aug Melk (Austria)

07:30

13:30

17-Aug Passau - disembarkation after breakfast

07:30

MONDAY, 10TH AUGUST | We meet at the airport in the morning for our flight to Munich. On arrival we will be transferred to Passau to board our river cruise – MS Viva Tiara. Upon embarkation we will be assigned our cabin and free time. Departure from Passau will be late in the afternoon.

TUESDAY, 11TH AUGUST | Breakfast on board and we start our trip with Ybbs in Austria, a town that had great economic importance during the Middle Ages. The beautiful location and the proximity to the Waldviertel and to the alpine upland, make Ybbs a popular holiday destination.

PRICE PER PERSON Emerald Deck (Fixed window) Ruby Deck (French balcony) Diamond Deck (French balcony)

It offers a unique and renovated heart of the old town with a romantic courts and historic city walls. After this visit we sail to Vienna, arriving late evening.

WEDNESDAY, 12TH AUGUST | Wake up and enjoy breakfast on board. Today we spend the day in Vienna – the capital city of Austria, home to world class museums. Vienna is one of Europe’s most beautifully preserved historic capitals. While strolling around the city, one can pass by horse-drawn carriages, stumble on cool contemporary art museum and see fascinating buildings like the opera house and imperial palaces.

PRICE INCLUDES BY 31ST DEC.

¢1899 ¢1799 ¢2099 ¢1999 ¢2199 ¢2099

* Special price applies when booking till 31st Dec. Notes: French Balcony means that a railing placed directly behind the glass, meaning that one cannot step out onto a separate space.

Schedule is subject to change due to weather and water levels that affect accessibilities to cities. The final day by day programme/timings will be prepared by the cruise director on board.

Air Malta flights to Munich 7 nights Cruise accommodation in booked category on MS Viva Tiara All Inclusive as from the dinner on the first day up to and including the breakfast on the last day of itinerary Selection on high-quality beverages Minibar with water, soft drinks and beer Welcome cocktail Free use of the facilities offered on board All port taxes Luggage service from Quay to cabin / cabin to quay Return airport Transfers Service of a tour leader All taxes Insolvency Fund

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¢1799 THURSDAY, 13TH AUGUST | Breakfast on board. In the morning we arrive at Budapest, another capital city. This most populous city of Hungary has something for everyone, from remarkable history and architecture to relaxing thermal waters and nightlife. The city is actually made up of 3 unified cities – with Buda and Obuda on the west bank of the Danube and Pest on the east bank. The architecture has a mix of baroque, neoclassical and art nouveau buildings and most of the city has been granted UNESCO World Heritage site statues. Overnight in Budapest.

FRIDAY, 14TH AUGUST | Breakfast – Today we will enjoy some more time in Budapest, the city many consider to be amongst the most beautiful in Europe. Later in the afternoon, we sail away to the next port.

SATURDAY, 15TH AUGUST | Arrival in Bratislava. We have breakfast and enjoy yet another capital city, Slovakia’s capital city right in the centre of Europe. It offers unique history, attractive sights, rich cultural life and excellent gastronomy with good quality wines. A vibrant city with everything quite close and within easy reach, enjoying the view of majestic cathedrals, sample traditional cuisine, see numerous cafes’ in picturesque narrow

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streets and squares and old wine cellars scattered across the centre. Bratislava is also the city for beer lovers with plenty of cosy breweries in the Old Town.

SUNDAY, 16TH AUGUST | Breakfast on board and today we visit Melk. It is a picturesque city located on the banks of the Danube in lower Austria’s Wachau valley with a rich history. With a population of just under six thousand citizens, life is laid back in Melk, making it an ideal port of call of various river cruises.

It is best known as the site of the massive baroque Benedictine monastery – Melk abbey perched high atop a hill overlooking the river and visited by many tourist every year.

MONDAY, 17TH AUGUST | Arrival back in Passau. Breakfast and disembarkation will follow. Later we make our way to Munich for our flight back to Malta.

Flights are based on 2019 schedule and are subject to change. Please ask us for more details.

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE Excursions – to be booked/paid onboard Tips to be paid onboard

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Thessaloniki

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Thessaloniki is easy to fall in love with – it has beauty, chaos, history and culture, a remarkable cuisine and wonderful, vast sea views.

¢159

Egnatia Palace Hotel 4*

Egnatia Ave. 61, Thessaloníki, 54631, Greece Single

Double

Dates

Single

Double Dates

Single Double 1-4 NOV

Dates

¢291

¢202

Dates

Single Double

6-9 SEPT

¢332

¢242

4-7 OCT

¢282

¢193

8-11NOV

¢291

¢202

6-9 DEC

¢288

¢199

13-16 SEPT

¢389

¢300

11-14OCT

¢313

¢224

15-18NOV

¢296

¢207

13-16DEC

¢299

¢210

20-23 SEPT

¢332

¢243

18-21OCT

¢304

¢215

22-25NOV

¢287

¢198

20-23DEC

¢310

¢221

27-30 SEPT

¢324

¢235

25-28OCT

¢288

¢199

29-2 DEC

¢286

¢197

27-30DEC

¢288

¢199

Whatever your reason for staying in Thessaloniki, leisure or business, you will find that at Egnatia Hotel are well aware of what hospitality & service is all about. Rooms are fully equipped with everything you need during your stay.

Specialized staff will take care of you throughout your stay

Golden Star City Resort 4*

at the hotel to meet your expectations.

The hotel is located in the centre of the city, next to Aristotle square, where the past and present are absolutely combined. Meet the high aesthetics, discreet luxury and the professional service that they offer in Egnatia Palace hotel.

P. Kountouriotou 73, Perea 570 19, Greece Dates

Single Double

Dates

Single Double Dates

Single Double 1-4 NOV

¢217

¢162

Dates

Single Double

6-9 SEPT

¢332

¢240

4-7 OCT

¢225

¢162

8-11 OV

¢217

¢162

6-9 DEC

¢214

¢159

13-16 SEPT

¢389

¢297

11-14OCT

¢256

¢193

15-18NOV

¢222

¢167

13-16DEC ¢225

¢170

20-23 SEPT

¢332

¢240

18-21OCT

¢247

¢184

22-25 OV

¢132

¢158

20-23DEC ¢236

¢181

27-30 SEPT

¢324

¢231

25-28OCT

¢231

¢168

29-2 DEC

¢212

¢157

27-30DEC ¢214

¢159

Golden Star City Resort is a 4-star awarded hotel situated right on the blue flag awarded beach of Perea, just a few minutes away from the historic center of Thessaloniki. The hotel offers eight different room types that promise to grant

Minerva Premier 4*

you absolute relaxation and serenity. All rooms offer a wide range of facilities and services designed to exceed your expectations as well as to make you experience authentic Greek hospitality in Thessaloniki’s Riviera.

Egnatia 44 & Syngrou 12, Thessaloniki, 54625, Greece Dates

Single Double

Dates

Single Double Dates

Single Double 1-4 NOV

¢223

¢171

Dates

Single Double

6-9 SEPT

¢264

¢212

4-7 OCT

¢214

¢162

8-11 NOV

¢223

¢171

6-9 DEC

¢220

¢168

13-16 SEPT

¢321

¢269

11-14 OCT ¢245

¢193

15-18NOV

¢228

¢176

13-16DEC

¢231

¢179

20-23 SEPT

¢264

¢212

18-21 OCT ¢236

¢184

22-25NOV

¢219

¢167

20-23DEC

¢242

¢190

27-30 SEPT

¢256

¢204

25-28 OCT ¢220

¢168

29-2 DEC

¢218

¢166

27-30DEC

¢220

¢168

Located in the heart of Thessaloniki, Minerva is within walking distance of the city’s historical monuments and 1 km from the port.

Grand Hotel Palace 5*

Monastiriou 305, Thessaloniki 546 27, Greece Single

Double

Dates

Single

Double Dates

Single Double 1-4 NOV

Dates

¢432

¢282

Dates

Single

Double

6-9 SEPT

¢473

¢273

4-7 OCT

¢423

¢273

8-11NOV

¢432

¢282

6-9 DEC

¢429

¢279

13-16 SEPT

¢530

¢304

11-14OCT

¢453

¢304

15-18NOV

¢436

¢287

13-16DEC

¢440

¢290

20-23 SEPT

¢473

¢295

18-21OCT

¢445

¢295

22-25NOV

¢428

¢278

20-23DEC

¢451

¢301

27-30 SEPT

¢440

¢315

25-28OCT

¢429

¢279

29-2 DEC

¢427

¢277

27-30DEC

¢429

¢279

Grand Hotel Palace is a 5-star hotel in Thessaloniki. The Grand Hotel Palace features the features and creative contrasts of the city of Thessaloniki. The cosmopolitan aura and

the precious sense of tranquility, the traditional warm hospitality and the aristocratic atmosphere make up a unique canvas of experience that is worth living.

Packages include: Ryanair return flight to Thessaloniki including taxes and 10Kg checked in luggage, Single/Twin sharing accommodation on BB. Prices are per person and subject to availability/change on time of booking. City tax not included.

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Long Hauls

Qatar & Oman 10th - 20th February

Golden route of Japan

VISITING Doha, desert safari, Muscat, Bimah, Sinkhole, Fins, Wadi Shaab, Sur, Ras Al Hadd, Al Ashkara, Bu Ali, Wadi Bani Khalid, Wahiba, Nizwa, jabrin, Bahla, Jabrin, Jabel Shams, Wadi Bani Awf

VISITING Osaka, Hiroshima, Matsuyama, Takamatsu, Naruto, Kobe, Nara, Kyoto, Kanazawa, Matsumoto, Hakone, Kamakura and Tokyo

Explore Myanmar…

explore off the beaten track

11th - 25th March

Fascinating Colombia

15 - 31 March

13th - 27th April

VISITING Yangon, Taungoo, Elephant Camp, Nay Pyi Taw, Loikaw, Inle Lake, Bagan, Mt. Popa, and Mandalay

VISITING Bogota, Neiva, San Agustin, Popayan, Cali, and Cartagena

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Booking Conditions Britannia’s reputation has been built on client satisfaction because we go that extra mile, striving to ensure that you, our client, get value for money. We want you to enjoy your holiday to the full and return to Malta feeling both satisfied and relaxed. We therefore invite you to please read these booking conditions.

GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS The holidays in this programme have been planned and are operated by Britannia Services Limited of The Landmark Suite 4,Triq l-Iljun, Qormi to ensure maximum client satisfaction.

These terms and conditions have been laid out according to Maltese legislation and international rules, and cover every aspect of your holiday, from the moment you book until the moment you return home. The general conditions clearly spell out our obligations to you, and your commitments when you book your holiday with us.

In these Terms & Conditions, the term “you” and its derivatives include you and all other persons travelling with you, in whose name you have made the booking.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU 1. BOOKING AND DEPOSIT After you have paid your deposit (¢300 per person on any package, ¢600 per person on long haul holidays, ¢300 per person on cruises) and a receipt has been issued by us, the booking is considered confirmed. Payment of the initial deposit also confirms that you have read and understood these Terms and Conditions. However, your participation in the tour is only confirmed, and can only be ensured, once you have paid the full amount due.

When making a booking, it is important that the name you give us is exactly as shown on the passport or other valid travelling document. If you fail to do so, you may be denied boarding on the tour altogether, or we may be constrained to affect a name-change, in which case, an administrative fee of ¢50 will be levied, together with any additional fees which our suppliers may impose. This also applies should you require a transfer of the booking to a different traveller. The notice for change or transfer is to be given within a reasonable time, at the latest seven days prior to your intended departure.

Should you wish to change your holiday arrangements in any way, we will try our best to meet your wishes to the best of our ability. We reserve the right to charge you a handling fee of ¢50 for any such change to your booking, in addition to any actual costs incurred in respect of such a change.

Where the price varies depending on the number of persons booked into the accommodation and you wish to change that number of persons, you will need to pay the price on the basis of the new party size as shown in this brochure. Any increase in the price per person, which would be due by you and payable as a result of a part cancellation (eg: for a hotel room under-occupancy, changing from twin room to single room), is not a cancellation charge.

2. PRICE POLICY The prices indicated in this brochure are set at the time of its publication and are the price per person. Children’s rates apply provided the children share the room with 2 or 3 adults.

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The actual costs relative to your holiday may change from the time of issuing the brochure, or from the date of booking due to: i. An increase in Cost of Fuel prices, imposed by the airlines or the cruise ship companies, or any other increase relative to other power sources that affects the price directly or indirectly; ii. An increase in taxes or fees imposed by third parties, such as government authorities, including but not limited to, any increase in tourist taxes, landing taxes, embarkation or disembarkation costs; iii. Changes in Visa Costs; iv. Change in the exchange rates or currency fluctuations.

3. PAYMENT OF BALANCE The balance due for the holiday must be settled by not later than six (6) weeks prior to departure in the case of packages, and eight (8) weeks prior to the departure in the case of cruises or long hauls. If the booking is made less than eight (8) weeks prior to the departure of your cruise or long haul, or six (6) weeks prior to the date of departure of any other holiday, the full payment is due immediately.

Payments may be made in Cash, by Personal Cheque, Banker’s Cheque or Bank Transfer. Since it may take up to 7 working days for cheques to clear, payment by Personal Cheque will not be accepted in the last 10 working days before the date of travel.

4. CANCELLATION If, for whatever reason, we do not receive your payment in time as indicated above, we reserve the right to cancel the booking and impose a cancellation fee.

You are entitled to cancel your booking with us at any stage prior to your departure, subject to a cancellation fee. A cancellation can only be accepted once this is communicated in writing to us by any of the persons listed on the booking form or by the Travel Agent through whom the booking was made. The cancellation will be effective from the date it is received and duly stamped by our offices. The stamp constitutes irrefutable proof of the date of receipt of the cancellation.

The cancellation fee which you must pay shall be: • If you cancel more than 43 days before scheduled departure – a sum equivalent to your deposit • If you cancel between 29-42 days before scheduled departure – a sum equivalent to 50% of the total price of your package inclusive of extras if previously booked by you • If you cancel between 15-28 days before scheduled departure – a sum equivalent to 75% of the total price of your package inclusive of extras if previously booked by you • If you cancel between 14 days or less before departure – a sum equivalent to 100% of the total price of your package inclusive of extras if previously booked by you In the case of a cancellation of a cruise package, should the cancellation be affected more than 65 days before scheduled departure, only the deposit shall be lost. Should, however, the cancellation be affected less than 65 days before the scheduled depar-

ture, a cancellation fee equivalent to 100% of the total price of your package will be imposed.

In the event of unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances at the holiday destination, which would significantly affect your trip, you may cancel your booking, without paying the cancellation fee, and receive a full refund of any payments made to us.

We reserve the right to cancel the tour if there are not at least 30 people booked on the tour you have reserved, or if sales of that holiday are so low as to make it economically not feasible for us to operate it. In this event, we may offer you an alternative holiday to purchase, of comparable standard, if available, with no obligation on your part to purchase such alternative package. If you choose not to purchase an alternative holiday, we will refund you all the money you have paid us for your cancelled holiday.

In case of cancellation by us, you will be informed at least:i. 20 days before the departure date of said cancellation, if your tour was planned to last longer than 6 days; ii. 7 days before the departure date of said cancellation, if your tour was planned to last between 2-6 days iii. 48 hours before the departure date of said cancellation, if your tour was planned to last less than 2 days.

Furthermore, we reserve the right to cancel the tour at any time should this be necessitated by force majeure or unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances. In the latter event, we shall contact you to inform you about the cancellation without undue delay.

No compensation will be due by us in the event that the cancellation results because of: i. reasons attributable to you; ii. unforeseeable and unavoidable reasons attributable to third parties unconnected with the provision of services included in the package that we are supplying, such as government authorities; iii. force majeure; iv. unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances.

5. OUR ASSURANCE ON STANDARDS, DUTIES & OUR OBLIGATIONS We take all reasonable steps to ensure that proper arrangements have been made for all the holidays which are advertised in this brochure. We are not responsible for any prejudice, extra costs or consequential loss that you may suffer, directly or indirectly, if you choose to make any independent arrangements with third parties in relation to your holiday, separately to the services included in our package.

You will appreciate that we have no direct control over the provision of services to you by suppliers. We cannot be held responsible if any activities are cancelled due to force majeure or due to unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances, such as adverse weather, strikes or the indisposition of the protagonist in a show or entertainment event. We always try our utmost to communicate your specific requests to our suppliers; however, we can never give a guarantee that these will be definitively confirmed since adherence to said requests is always subject to availability.

We assure you that should any of the travel services included in our package not be performed in accordance with the package booked with us, we shall seek to remedy the lack of conformity, unless this is impossible or entails disproportionate costs.

We plan our holidays to give you the maximum enjoyment. In order to do so, we may occasionally have to change your holiday arrangements, and we reserve the right to do so in the unlikely event that this should become necessary. Such changes may be necessary, for example, as a result of force majeure, government or local authority action, essential maintenance or cleaning, lack of support or demand, religious or local holidays or changes made by our suppliers, and include, changes in flight times, hotels closing down, hotel overbookings, or inclement weather imposing a change in itinerary.

We may not be held responsible for changes in the programme resulting from said third party interventions. However, we shall inform you within a reasonable time of any changes to the programme once the relative change is communicated to us. Touring itineraries may also have to be changed, sometimes at short notice, due to weather, road or traffic conditions, mechanical breakdowns, police activity etc. Whilst we strive to make sure that everything goes according to the plan set out in this brochure, we cannot be held liable for said changes when these are caused by force majeure or unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances.

Changes to the programme may have to be made: a. Before Departure - Should we be compelled to make any changes, we will inform you or your Travel Agent of all the details relative to said changes within a reasonable time prior to the departure.

Should the changes to the travel programme be significant, or increase the price of the package booked with us by more than 8%, and you are not satisfied with the new arrangements, you will be entitled to cancel your booking without incurring any cancellation fees, provided that your instructions to cancel your booking are made within a reasonable time, which shall, under no circumstance, be longer than seven days from the date that we would have informed you about the change, or later than seven days before the scheduled departure, whichever is the earlier. b. After Your Holiday Has Commenced – Occasionally, it may be necessary, due to unforeseen circumstances, to change a hotel or some other part of your holiday arrangement after your holiday has commenced, in which event we will do our best to maintain the overall standard of the holiday arrangements. Should, however, the alternative arrangement be of a lower quality or cost than the one originally planned, you shall be entitled to an appropriate reduction.

5.1 Flights Details of the airlines we anticipate using are shown in the programme. The choice of airline is exclusively at our discretion. We reserve the right to substitute alternative airlines and/or aircraft if necessary; however, we shall immediately inform you should such change be made.

Flight schedules are subject to changes

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and confirmation by the airline. Our reservation system will show the latest schedules as advised to us. Please check your flight tickets as soon as you receive them, as they will show the confirmed time for your flights.

Some flights may have intermediate stops en route and this is not always known before departure date. In such cases, we cannot notify you in advance. Flights are subject to the granting of permits and licenses by authorities both in Malta and overseas. We cannot be held responsible for any prejudice or consequential damage that you may suffer from such changes. However, we are committed to inform you as soon as the change is made known to us. Should the change lead to a delay which results in an overnight stay abroad, we will cover the costs for reasonable meals and refreshments in a reasonable relation to the waiting time, the hotel accommodation should overnight stays be necessary, transport between the airport and place of accommodation, and also 2 telephone calls or emails.

Transport of any kind is subject to the conditions of carriage of the company providing that trip. These conditions applicable to you are likely to embody the provisions of the law of the country where the company concerned is situate.

5.2 Accommodation Our brochure descriptions are based on the information obtained from hoteliers and other service providers at the time of printing.

Check-in at hotels is not done before 3 p.m. and check-out from rooms must take place by 9 a.m. We kindly ask you to respect such times and abide by the instructions provided by your tour leader or the accommodation manager/s.

Hotel rooms and ship cabins may be small or even very small when compared to standards which you may be accustomed to, including any adjoining en-suite or bathroom. We only work with hotels that have single or twin rooms. Triple or quadruple rooms are hardly ever available. A third and/ or fourth person wishing to share a twin room will most probably be given either a small extra folding ‘camp bed’, a bunk bed or a sofa bed, which may make accommodation quite uncomfortable. In America, three or four persons wanting to share a room will always be given just two double beds (single beds for each person will not be available). Therefore, we are not to be held liable should a room or cabin be smaller than what you expected. The assignment of rooms is handled directly by the hotel and at no stage are we involved in said assignment.

At the time of booking, you may inform us whether you wish two single beds or a double bed, or whether you wish rooms next to each other or with a specific view. Although we will strive to obtain your desired arrangement, we do not have any control as to whether the accommodation-provider adheres to the submitted request.

Swimming pools may only be heated in colder weather and the general standard of hygiene, public utilities, drainage, plumbing and services in general may not be of the same standard as in Malta.

Breakfast is always continental unless otherwise specified. Lunches and dinners are always served in three courses. No choice of food will be provided unless you have informed us upon booking that you suffer

from a particular food allergy, or health condition, in which case, we will inform the catering establishment of said dietary requirements. Please note that portions served abroad are moderate, and sometimes may be considered small when compared to local customary food portions.

When buffet meals are provided, a choice is available. Any drinks ordered, including water and soft drinks, are not included in the package price and are to be paid for separately. The use of the mini-bar, telephone and pay-tv, when available, is not included in the package price, and must paid by you separately. Policies vary from one hotel to the other – therefore, if in doubt, you should enquire with the hotel management directly of any charges to which you may be liable, before making use of the service.

5.4 Entrance Fees & Excursions Unless otherwise specified, entrance fees to museums, shows, boat or train trips, and the use of cable cars are charged separately whilst you are on holiday. Excursions that are listed as ‘optional’ are also charged separately whilst you are on holiday, and unless otherwise stated, do not include the service of a local guide, but do cover the cost of the coach transfer. The prices for optional excursions are clearly listed in the price box on the programme.

Only items listed in the section ‘Price Includes’ are included in your package price.

We are only responsible for Optional Excursions which are included in this brochure, even if you decide to take them whilst you are already on holiday. The price for these Optional Excursions is extra and unless clearly specified, they only include transportation costs by coach. These are clearly marked in the price box printed at the end of each programme in this brochure.

We are not responsible for any additional excursions, and their relative costs, organised by yourself, your Britannia tour leader or any other third party while you are abroad, if said excursions are not indicated in this brochure, and are not carried out with the written consent of Britannia Services Limited management in Malta.

5.5 Services of a Tour Leader Each group tour is escorted by a Maltesespeaking tour leader who will be responsible for the implementation of the programme.

The tour leader is under no circumstance responsible to provide any service over and above the official programme, and is not obliged to accompany members of the group around shops, flea markets or theme parks even if the relative visits are included in this brochure. In cases of emergency, namely if you should suffer any injury or fall victim to a crime, the tour leader will use his best endeavours to offer you emergency assistance necessary to approach local health services, authorities and consular assistance, and assist you in making alternative travel arrangements should you so require. We reserve the right to charge you for the cost of such assistance.

If you have a problem, you should immediately inform your tour leader, ideally also in writing, so that, if possible, the problem can be dealt with promptly.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES I. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of a valid passport

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or other valid travel document, and any appropriate visas. Be sure to check passport, travel document and visa requirements with your Travel Agent, well in advance, particularly if you are a non-Maltese passport holder. You are responsible for any charges, fines etc. that may be levied by authorities in Malta or overseas for non-compliance with regulations in this area and any such amounts will be charged to you.

Health facilities, hygiene and risk of disease vary worldwide. It is your responsibility to check if you are healthy enough to travel.

You must seek all necessary advice regarding your health and specific requirements from your trusted medical adviser, as soon as possible. You must also take any inoculations you may need depending on the country you are going to travel to, and ensure that any medication, such as Malaria pill, can be taken within the stipulated time (this varies and could be necessary months prior to departure) in order for such treatment to be effective on the departure date. You may phone the National Immunisation Service in Floriana on 21250492 for advice on these matters.

Please ensure that you have a valid European Health Insurance Card so that you may use certain medical services in Europe.

Airline regulations state that if you are more than 28 weeks pregnant, at the time of return travel, you must have a medical certificate of fitness to travel.

It is your duty to purchase Travel Insurance. We provide the service to sell Travel Insurance, although you are under no obligation to purchase such cover from us.

You must be responsible for a reasonable standard of behaviour. We reserve the right to decline to accept or retain any person as a client if their behaviour is, in our opinion, or in the opinion of the airline pilot, ship captain, hotelier or accommodation owner or manager or other person in authority, likely to cause distress, danger, damage or annoyance to other customers, employees and to other people or to property.

We shall be under no liability to pay any refund or compensation to, or costs incurred by, any person whose behaviour is considered unacceptable and is made to leave any of the aforementioned premises or facilities.

All children travelling on a reducedprice holiday must not have reached their 12th birthday by the end of the holiday. Our staff do not normally check passports to verify dates of birth.

If a child has reached his or her 12th birthday by the end of the holiday, and was declared as a child on the booking form, the airline will refuse boarding to the child.

Disabled persons are welcome on Britannia Tours Holidays. However please note that our personnel cannot provide the services of a personal assistant or carer. Please advise us about any requirements or pre-existing medical conditions that you think may be important for us to know about. Otherwise, we cannot guarantee the provi-

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sion of adapted services and facilities.

X. We also welcome senior citizens and point out that insurance companies impose special conditions for clients 70 years and over. Please check with your insurance company and travel advisor to ensure that the level of activity on your chosen holiday, and the cover you have chosen, are suitable.

LIABILITY We are not responsible for anything that may happen to you outside the hotel we booked for you, or for the quality of any services not offered directly by the hotel where you will be staying. Nor are we responsible for any theft that you may suffer throughout your holiday, even if this occurs in the hotel or on the coach.

We cannot be held responsible for any injuries you may suffer during activities or excursions.

INSOLVENCY Britannia Services Ltd is a participant in the Insolvency Fund. This fund protects you when purchasing a package holiday. You are to ensure that a certificate is issued as this is the only legal document that will provide you with the necessary protection.

FORCE MAJEURE OR UNAVOIDABLE AND EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES Force Majeure or unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances shall be a defence to the non-performance of the package.

If a cruise liner misses a port of call, for the benefit of the passengers’ safety or due to Force Majeure, passengers will be transferred, possibly by air (at no extra cost) to another port. In such cases, no port tax refunds will be issued.

IF YOU HAVE A COMPLAINT We do our best to give you an enjoyable, trouble-free holiday, but occasionally even the best laid plans can go wrong. If you have a problem or complaint relating to the overseas part of your holiday, you must contact our tour leader, representative or agent in your resort at the earliest opportunity, and ideally register your complaint in writing, in order that it may be investigated, and we may have the opportunity to resolve the matter on the spot.

In addition, you must notify us in writing within seven (7) days of the date of your return from your holiday of any difficulties which you may have experienced while overseas. Given the difficulties of investigating a complaint too long after the event, we cannot accept liability in respect of claims received after the seven (7) day period, and/or which have not been reported in writing to the Tour Leader during the holiday. All disputes arising from this package will be subject to Maltese law and adjudicated by the Maltese Courts.

In the case of cruises, complaints must be submitted in writing within 2 months after the incident. We shall strive to address your complaint to your satisfaction, but should you disagree with our conclusions, you can lodge an appeal to the MCCAA, in line with your rights as a passenger.

Disclaimer: These terms and conditions have been set-out in accordance with the current Maltese and EU legal provisions and are subject to change should there be any amendments to the relative laws.

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Ski Packages

Kranjska Gora 2020

Ramada Hotel & suites****

13th - 31st Jan 2020

3rd - 12th Jan 2020 & 1st Feb - 1st Mar 2020

5 nights

¢429

¢469

7 nights

¢579

¢639

* The prices are per one person in a double room ** Flights are not included in these prices

OFFER INCLUDES 5x or 7x overnight stays in a standard room, self served buffet breakfast and dinner in the hotel restaurant 2x free entrance to Sauna Centers (3x at 7-nights package) - for adults only free entrance to the water park Aqua Larix, to the swimming pool of Kompas Relaxation Centre 4 or 6-day Skipass for Kranjska Gora - includes night skiing (for nonskiers: a gift voucher for ¢80,00 or ¢120,00 for wellness and hospitality - for all Hit Alpinea catering facilities and wellness centers) 15% discount on massages in Hit Alpinea wellness centres

SUPPLEMENTS Tourist tax, registration and insurance, which is ¢3.00 per person per day, children 7-18.years ¢1,50, children under 6 free of charge single room: ¢20,00 per day

DISCOUNTS FOR CHILDREN & THIRD PERSON In a room with 2 adults children under 6 years free of charge (without a bed and ski pass), additional bed for child under 6 years of age ¢20 per day children from 6 to 12 year with a bed 30% discount In a room with 1 adult children under 3 years free of charge (adult pays single room): from 3 to 12 year: 20% discount

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Valletta Branch

Paola Branch

Mosta Branch

Gozo Branch

The Savoy Shopping Arcade, St. John Street, Valletta Tel: 2123 8039, 2124 1904 2124 5418 e-mail: sales@bsl.com.mt

143, Antoine de Paule Square, Paola (between Main Street and APS Bank) Tel: 2180 9930 e-mail: paola@bsl.com.mt

Independence Avenue, Mosta Tel: 2141 3030 e-mail: mosta@bsl.com.mt

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