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Florence
BEST OF ITALY
10 Days
$2,391
from
(3) FLORENCE • (3) ROME • (3) SORRENTO
ESCORTED TOUR PROGRAM
AUSTRIA
SWITZ.
SLOVENIA
ITALY
Cinque
Terre
INCLUDED FEATURES
HUNGARY
CROATIA
BOS. &
HER.
3 Florence
Assisi
CORSICA
3
Rome
Naples
3
Pompeii
Sorrento
Capri
Positano
SARDINIA
# - NO. OF OVERNIGHT STAYS
- BY MOTORCOACH
- BY BOAT
Ravello
Amalfi
SICILY
PREFERRED HOTELS (OR SIMILAR)
City
Nts.
Hotels
Cat.
Rome
3
Visconti Palace or Cicerone
First class
Florence
Sorrento
3
3
Rivoli or Adriatico
Grand Hotel La Pace
First class
First class
•First class hotel accommodation for 9 nights
•15 included meals consisting of:
- 9 buffet breakfasts
- 1 dinner at hotel
- 3 gourmet dinners with mini a-la-carte menu at local restaurants
- 1 gourmet lunch with mini a-la-carte menu at local restaurant
- 1 light lunch at Magione Castle
•Wine, mineral water and coffee or cappuccino served with meals at
hotels and restaurants
•Touring by private deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach
•Assistance of a professional Tour Director for the entire length of
the tour
•Sightseeing, including local guide and all entrance fees, as follows:
- Walking tour of Florence, including entrance fee for the Accademia
- Excursion to Cinque Terre
- Wine tasting at Magione Castle
- Tour of Assisi and visit of St. Francis Basilica
- Tour of Rome, including entrance fees for the Vatican Museums
and Sistine Chapel, and for the Colosseum
- Orientation tour of Naples
- Guided tour of Pompeii
- Amalfi coast excursion, including cruise (weather permitting)
- Excursion to Capri and visit of the Gardens of Caesar
Augustus
•Arrival and departure airport transfers (see restrictions on page 83)
•Baggage handling
•Travel bag, one per person
•Document holder and luggage tags
•Personalized audio system to hear every word your guide says,
even from a distance
•Hotel taxes and service charges
•City tax
For more information, call: 800-935-5000 or visit: www.centralholidays.com
Day 1 Wed Florence Morning arrival into Florence’s Peretola Airport. Here
you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is at
leisure to allow you to get acquainted with the city where the Renaissance
reached its highest point.
Day 2 Thu Florence Your morning tour takes you to Michelangelo Square
for a panoramic view of the city, the Accademia to see Michelangelo’s
original “David” statue, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery with its “Gates
of Paradise” doors, Signoria Square and Santa Croce Church. Afternoon
is free. Tonight enjoy a festive dinner with wine and music at a charming
villa located on a beautiful Tuscan hillside outside Florence. (B, D)
Day 3 Fri Florence/Cinque Terre/Florence Today you will be taken on a
full day excursion to Cinque Terre (Five Lands), a UNESCO World Heritage
Site and one of the best preserved natural and semi-natural parts of the
Mediterranean. Hillside olive groves and vineyards perched along the
coast are typical of this dramatic region where for over a thousand years
people have lived cultivating the steep hillsides and fishing the blue
waters. Your guided tour will explore the must-sees of the Cinque Terre
from both land and sea, with a combination of easy walks, village visits,
train rides and short boat trips between the villages. (B)
Day 4 Sat Florence/Magione/Assisi/Rome Morning departure for Rome.
Drive through the serene Tuscan and Umbrian countryside, passing by the
shores of Lake Trasimeno with a stop at the Magione Castle, presently the
private residence of the Prince and Grand Master of Sovereign Military
Order of Knights of Malta. Here a wine expert will lecture on the
vinification process that takes place at the castle, followed by a delicious
tasting of the varieties of wines produced at the castle and light lunch.
Continue to Assisi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy your guided
tour of St. Francis Basilica. Arrive in Rome in the late afternoon. (B, L)
Day 5 Sun Rome Rome is filled with monuments, fountains, antiquities
and other sites worth exploring. Use this free day to discover, on your own,
all the Eternal City has to offer, take an optional tour or discover why
Roman trattorias are famous for their fine cuisine. (B)
Day 6 Mon Rome This morning experience a very special privately guided
tour of the priceless collection of art and treasures in the Sistine Chapel
and Vatican Museum. Then proceed to the Piazza Venezia and Roman
Forum, with a stop at the Colosseum - a testament to the greatness of
Rome’s past. Continue your full day tour by viewing the Arch of
Constantine, Circus Maximus, the Great Synagogue, Isola Tiberina and
Castel Sant’Angelo. Tonight bid arrivederci to Rome at a special dinner
with wine in a lovely Roman restaurant. (B, D)
Day 7 Tue Rome/Naples/Pompeii/Sorrento This morning drive south to
Naples for an orientation tour of the city. Before heading to Sorrento, stop
in Pompeii, the ancient city covered by volcanic lava 2,000 years ago, for
a guided tour of the remarkably preserved ruins of temples, houses,
gardens and public buildings. Then drive along the spectacular coast road
of the Bay of Naples to Sorrento, the famous resort town of orange and
lemon groves. Dinner at your hotel restaurant is included. (B, D)
Day 8 Wed Sorrento/Positano/Amalfi/Ravello/Sorrento Leave Sorrento
in the morning for Positano. Brief stop at the Belvedere to enjoy a unique
view of Moorish architecture blended with pastel colored houses. Weather
permitting, board a motorlaunch and cruise along the coast to Amalfi for
a walking tour of the old town. Continue to Ravello. Enjoy lunch at a
restaurant with spectacular views of the Amalfi coast and the Bay of
Salerno. Enjoy time for a stroll around the center of town before returning
to Sorrento. (B, L)
Capri
Day 9 Thu Sorrento/Capri/Sorrento A morning jetfoil whisks you across
the blue Bay of Naples to the fabled Isle of Capri, where you will ascend to
the Piazzetta, visit the Floral Gardens of Caesar Augustus, and still have
free time for lunch and some shopping before returning to Sorrento.
Tonight dinner is at a local restaurant. (B, D)
Day 10 Fri Sorrento to USA (or extend your stay) Morning transfer to
Naples’ Capodichino Airport for your return flight home. (B)
DATES & PRICES
Tour’s Start
Date
26-Mar
2-Apr
9-Apr
16-Apr
23-Apr
30-Apr
7-May
14-May
21-May
28-May
4-Jun
11-Jun
18-Jun
25-Jun
2-Jul
9-Jul
16-Jul
23-Jul
Tour’s End
Date
4-Apr
11-Apr
18-Apr
25-Apr
2-May
9-May
16-May
23-May
30-May
6-Jun
13-Jun
20-Jun
27-Jun
4-Jul
11-Jul
18-Jul
25-Jul
1-Aug
Price (*)
$2,391
$2,573
$2,573
$2,906
$2,937
$2,937
$2,937
$2,937
$2,937
$2,937
$2,937
$2,937
$2,849
$2,849
$2,638
$2,638
$2,514
$2,514
Tour’s Start
Date
30-Jul
6-Aug
13-Aug
20-Aug
27-Aug
3-Sep
10-Sep
17-Sep
24-Sep
1-Oct
8-Oct
15-Oct
22-Oct
29-Oct
5-Nov
12-Nov
19-Nov
26-Nov
Guaranteed departures in red
Single Supplement: $733
Reduction for third person sharing twin-bedded room: $90
(*) Price is per person based on double occupancy.
Rates for additional nights at first and last city are available.
For more information, call: 800-935-5000 or visit: www.centralholidays.com
Tour’s End
Date
8-Aug
15-Aug
22-Aug
29-Aug
5-Sep
12-Sep
19-Sep
26-Sep
3-Oct
10-Oct
17-Oct
24-Oct
31-Oct
7-Nov
14-Nov
21-Nov
28-Nov
5-Dec
Price (*)
$2,514
$2,602
$2,514
$2,514
$2,585
$2,814
$2,937
$2,937
$2,937
$2,849
$2,790
$2,790
$2,667
$2,456
$2,391
$2,391
$2,391
$2,391
INCLUDED FEATURES
•Hotel accommodation for 8 nights
•Daily buffet breakfast
•Half day city tour of Barcelona
•Half day panoramic city tour of Madrid
•Walking city tour of Seville
•Transportation Barcelona to Madrid by First class rail
•Transportation Madrid to Seville by First class rail
•Travel bag, one per person
•Document holder and luggage tags
•Hotel taxes and service charges
Day 1 Barcelona Arrival into Barcelona. After check-in at your hotel, the
balance of the day is at leisure to discover Spain’s second largest metropolis,
a wonderful showcase for art, music, and cutting-edge design.
Day 2 Barcelona This morning enjoy your guided tour. See the main highlights
of this vibrant city as you explore Plaça de Catalunya, Via Laietana, the
Cathedral and its cloister, the Gothic Quarter and other interesting sights.
Afternoon is at leisure to stroll along La Rambla, the most famous boulevard in
Barcelona, connecting Plaça de Catalunya with the Columbus Monument and
the city's waterfront. (B)
BARCELONA,
MADRID & SEVILLE
9 Days
$1,280
Barcelona
from
(3) BARCELONA • (3) MADRID • (2) SEVILLE
FRANCE
Barcelona
3
3 Madrid
PORTUGAL
Day 4 Barcelona/Madrid After breakfast, board your train to Madrid. After
check-in at your hotel, the balance of the day is at leisure. Cradle of Spain's
social and cultural renaissance, Madrid boasts some of the country's best
museums, most beloved fútbol (soccer) clubs, vivacious nightlife, and over 40
parks and gardens. (B)
Day 5 Madrid This morning enjoy a panoramic tour of Madrid. See the
impressive Plaza de Espana, the typical Castilian quarter of "la Moreria", the
elegant area by the Prado Museum, the fashionable Gran Via and the beautiful
Retiro Park. Afternoon at leisure. In the evening the city comes to life with a
near endless array of performing arts, including the famous Opera House. (B)
Day 6 Madrid Full day at leisure. Stroll the galleries of the unparalleled
Prado to view the works of Velasquez and Goya or take an optional excursion
to Toledo or Segovia. (B)
BY RAIL PROGRAM
SPAIN
Day 3 Barcelona Full day at leisure to discover a city that really has it all - art,
architecture, beaches, shopping and exquisite gastronomy. Must see for
architecture and art lovers are Gaudi's colorful creations in Park Güell and the
Picasso museum. Must see for food lovers is the lively Boqueria market. (B)
Day 7 Madrid/Seville This morning travel by rail to Seville. After your
check-in, start discovering Seville, one of the historic capitals of Andalucia. The
tapas, fiestas, and flower-filled patios may all be clichés, but they're authentic
ones, true to a city that knows how to celebrate. (B)
Day 8 Seville Today enjoy your included walking city tour. Tonight, feel
the passion behind flamenco or experience the art of tapas tasting on your
own. (B)
Day 9 Seville to USA (or extend your stay) Say “adiós” to Spain or extend your
stay. (B)
PRICED FROM
Tourist class hotels:
$1,280
Deluxe class hotels:
$2,055
First class hotels:
$1,598
From price is per person, double occupancy, and based on
following hotels:
Barcelona: Rialto, Petit Palace Museum, Casa Fuster
Madrid: Tryp Gran Via, Tryp Menfis, Westin Palace
Seville: Monte Triana, Las Casas De La Juderia, Gran Melia Colon
Seville 2
# - NO. OF OVERNIGHT STAYS
A selection of different hotels, room category, additional nights, transfers
and optional tours are available. Program’s validity and/or some included
features may vary.
For more information, call: 800-935-5000 or visit: www.centralholidays.com
HASSAN II MOSQUE,CASABLANCA
MAJESTIC MOROCCO
11 Days
$1,770
from
(1) Casablanca • (3) Fes • (2) Merzouga • (1) Ouarzazate •
(3) Marrakech
ESCORTED TOUR PROGRAM
•Hotel accommodation for 8 nights
- 1 night accommodation in an inn
- 1 night accommodation in nomad tents at a desert camp
MEDiTERRANEAN SEA
ATLANTiC OCEAN
INCLUDED FEATURES
3
Fes
Meknes
Casablanca 1
Taza
•20 included meals consisting of:
- 10 buffet breakfasts
- 10 dinners
•Private guide and driver in deluxe air-conditioned minibus
•Assistance and services of our local representative
•Sightseeing, including local guide and all entrance fees as follows:
- Half day tour of Casablanca
- Half day tour of Rabat
Marrakech
3
Tingeghir
Dades
1 Ouarzazate
- Full day tour of Fes
2
Merzouga
Zagora
Agadir
- Visit Meknes and Volubilis
- Show by the Blue Men of Morocco in Merzouga
- Half day tour of Ouarzazate
- Full day tour of Marrakech
•Arrival and departure airport transfers
•Camel-back transfer and 4x4 transfer in the Sahara
•Hotel & tourist taxes
•Travel bag, one per person
•Document holder and luggage tags
PREFERRED HOTELS (OR SIMILAR)
City
Nts.
Hotels
Casablanca
(1)
Le Littoral Hotel
Tourist Class
Fes
Merzouga
Ouarzazate
Marrakech
68
(3)
(2)
(1)
(3)
Albatros Hotel
Auberge sud
Riad salam
Tichka Salam Hotel
DAY 1 SAT CASABLANCA Transfer from the Casablanca Airport to your
hotel. In the afternoon, begin your tour of Casablanca and see one of the
city’s most important landmarks-Hassan II Mosque, a jewel of Moroccan
architectural heritage. Enjoy dinner this evening. (D)
DAY 2 SUN CASABLANCA/RABAT/FES To the northeast of Casablanca
lies Rabat. This coastal city is the second largest metropolis in Morocco.
It is home to Hassan Tower, a minaret planned to be the tallest in the
world until the death of Sultan Yacoub al-Mansour in 1199 ceased
For more information, call: 800-570-0304 or visit: www.sti-travel.com
construction. Visit the green-roofed Mohamed V Mausoleum, the filigreed
arches of the Royal Palace, and the ruins of the Chellah Necropolis
before leaving Rabat for Fes. (B, D)
DAY 3 MON FES The whole day is dedicated to the city of Fes, the medina
and the souks. Tour the Attarine Medersa (ancient university) and
Nejarine Plaza with its magnificent mosaic fountain and ornate wood
sculptures. Take lunch in the medina and then visit the leather and carpet
factories. Afterwards, stop at the esplanade of the Royal Palace to take
some pictures in front of its sumptuous Golden Door. Then travel to the
Merenid Tombs vestiges and taken in a marvellous view of the city and its
oldest ramparts. Finish the day with a visit to pottery factories. (B, D)
DAY 4 TUE FES/MEKNES/VOLUBILIS/FES Leave the bustle of Fes behind
for Meknes, the medieval capital of Morocco. Tour El Hdim Square, the
old doors of Bab Lakhmiss, the beautiful horseshoe arches of Bab
Mansour, the royal stables at Heri es Souani, and the mausoleum of
Moulay Ishmail, one of the greatest figures in Moroccan history. Travel a
short distance to Volubilis, an ancient Roman city. Visit the ruins of grand
homes and temples, antiquities that withstood the looting of Moroccan
rulers whose salves hauled away stones for the construction of Meknes.
Continue to the holy city of Moulay Idriss, dedicated to Imam Moulay
Idriss. Then return to Fes in the evening. (B, D)
DAY 5 WED FES/MIDELT/ERRACHIDIA/ERFOUD/MERZOUGA Depart for
Erfourd through the cedar forest of the High Atlas Mountains. Pass Ifrane,
a village whose cottages and ski station earned it the nickname “the
Moroccan Switzerland.” Take lunch at the El Ayachi Hotel in Midelt; then
continue towards Errachidia by crossing the mountains in Talghoumt at
an altitude of 6,256 feet. Arrive in Erfourd and transfer to a 4X4 vehicle
that will take you past the dunes of l'Erg Chebbi to Merzouga. (B, D)
DAY 6 THU MERZOUGA Surrounded by the beauty of the desert, set out
on camelback through the dunes and brush to your desert camp. Admire
a beautiful sunset and enjoy a savoury dinner and show by the Blue Men of
Morocco. Spend the evening under the desert stars in nomad tents. (B, D)
DAY 7 FRI MERZOUGA/TINGHIR/OUARZAZATE Rise early to see the
sunrise over the desert, and then depart for Erford in 4x4 vehicles. Pass
through Rissani, the birthplace of the Alaouite Dynasty whose ancestors
are the current Moroccan royal family. Spend a free afternoon in Tinghir
and investigate the craggy canyons that make up the Todra Gorges.
Arrive in Ouarzazate by the end of the afternoon. (B, D)
DAY 8 SAT OUARZAZATE/AIT BEN HADDOU/MARRAKECH Leave
Ouarzazate for a Hollywood experience, right here in Morocco! Begin a
silver screen tour at Touarirte Kasbah, a large cinema studio. See
Tiffoultoute Kasbah, a 300 year old fortification that was converted into
a hotel for the cast and crew of the 1962 film Lawrence of Arabia. Finally,
visit the famous Kasr Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and
location in famous shows and movies like Game of Thrones, Gladiator,
and, of course, Lawrence of Arabia. In the afternoon, climb 7,412 feet to
the Tizi n’Tichka pass through the High Atlas Mountains to connect to
Marrakech. (B, D)
DAY 9 SUN MARRAKECH Spend your day exploring exotic Marrakech. A
guided tour will introduce you to the old city, its foundation, and almost
thousand year history. Visit historical landmarks including the Bahia
Palace and the royal necropolis of Saadian Tombs. After lunch, tour the
Jemaa El-Fna Square in the heart of the city where bursts of incredible
spontaneous entertainment are commonplace. Finish your tour at the
foot of the minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque, whose silhouette inspired
the Giralda of Seville and the Hassan Tower of Rabat. Then discover the
souks, or open air markets, and trades of carpenters, babouchiers, and
dyers. (B, D)
TRADITIONAL MOROCCAN KASBAH
DAY 10 MON MARRAKECH Spend this full day at leisure to relax,
explore Marrakech on your own, or join an assortment of optional
excursions. (B,D)
DAY 11 TUE MARRAKECH/CASABLANCA TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR
STAY) Transfer at the Marrakech Airport for your departure.* (B)
DATES & PRICES
Tourist Class
Tour’s Start Date
Jan 4 - Nov 29
Single Supplement
Price
$1,770
Full Board supplement
Tourist Class from $405
Tourist Class from $145
*Domestic airfare to/from Casablanca/Marrakech/Casablanca is not included. Call
for the rate.
For more information, call: 800-570-0304 or visit: www.sti-travel.com
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AMAZON RIVER
AMAZON RIVER CRUISE
8 Days*
from
$4,872
(7) Grand Amazon Iberostar
HOSTED PROGRAM
Manaus
NORTH
ATLANTIC
OCEAN
Amazon
Fortaleza
Salvador da Bahia
Cuiabá
•Standard cabin accommodation on-board Iberostar cruise ship for
7 nights
•11 included meals consisting of:
- 4 breakfasts
- 3 lunches
- 4 dinners
•All alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages on board Iberostar cruise
ship
•Arrival and departure transfers
Rio de Janeiro
Iguassu Falls
Pantanal
14
INCLUDED FEATURES
SOUTH
ATLANTIC
OCEAN
•All off-shore excursion as per detailed program
•Baggage handling
•Travel bag, one per person
•Document holder and luggage tags
•Port taxes and services charges
For more information, call: 800-570-0304 or visit: www.sti-travel.com
Day 1 Fri Manaus/Amazon Arrive at Manaus Airport where you will be
met and transferred to the port to board the Grand Amazon Iberostar
cruise ship. Then relax in the sunset on the upper deck and listen to live
classical music as you sail Negro River. Enjoy a welcome drink with the
captain and crew and learn about onboard safety in Salão Lua. (D)
Day 2 Sat Amazon Begin the day with a hike or join a boat ride in the
Jaraqui Stream region. Learn how the palms and other towering trees are
very important to local villages for their construction and medicinal
properties. Later sail to Três Bocas Island, part of the second largest
fresh water fluvial banks in the world. Vegetation reflects in the dark
waters, creating a surreal and enchanting scene which is perfect for
amazing pictures. At the channel margins, it is possible to see orchids,
bromeliads, as well as colorful toucans and macaws. In the evening, an
after-dark boat ride gives you a chance to see alligators and listen to the
night sounds in Três Bocas. (B, L, D)
Day 3 Sun Amazon Start the day with a hike or boat ride through the
Trincheira Stream region to visit the cheerful pink dolphins in Novo Airão.
Your route will be lined with lianas, palms, and soaring trees making the
banks of the stream a quiet and pleasant place for photographs of the
landscape and beautiful, tall canopy. Then visit an indigenous community
at Cuieiras River. See the village school, the medical center, the flour
house (for manioc flour production), local homes, and crops planted and
harvested by this population. Remember this different culture by
purchasing handcrafted mementos from local artisans. (B, L, D)
Day 4 Mon Amazon Take a pre-dawn boat ride into the Ariaú River region
to watch the sunrise. Then sail the white streams and lakes while the
trees swing with monkeys, sloths, hawks, and kingfishers. Join in piranha
fishing in the Praia Grande/Ariaú River region, an area where many
species of piranha may be seen. In the early evening, tour the streams
and lakes of beautiful Tarumanzinho region by boat. Here during the dry
season, beaches of fine white sands are formed. Also enjoy diving
opportunities in the Negro River. (B, L, D)
Day 5 Tue Amazon Early in the morning, observe the Meeting of Waters,
a natural phenomenon where the dark, nearly black water of the Negro
River meets to the sandy-colored Solimões River. (B, L, D)
Day 6 Wed Amazon Hike through the Manacapuru Lake region. See large
and old trees, as well as different types of palm trees used for the
construction of local houses and regional crafts. Then take a boat ride to
the streams and flooded areas of Manacapuru River. Here you can watch
local fisherman at work. In the early evening, go piranha fishing in the
RED EYE TREE FROG, AMAZON RIVER
Manaquiri Region or Jacaré Lake while observing fantastic vegetation.
After dark, arm yourself with a flashlight and search for alligators in the
Três Bocas region. (B, L, D)
Day 7 Thu Amazon Rise early in the morning for a sunrise boat trip in the
Janauacá Lake region. Watch colorful birds alight into a sky being
brightened by the sun. A mid-morning boat ride through the wetlands will
bring you to a village. Besides the splendid voyage and fauna and flora,
you will have the opportunity to visit the home of a local villager and learn
about his way of life. Later sail through the inundated areas and streams
of the Janauari Lake region. Visit a typical floating house and shop for
handmade goods that were crafted by the villagers. (B, L, D)
Day 8 Fri Amazon/Manaus to USA (or extend your stay) Observe the
Meeting of Waters once again before arriving at the Port of Manuas to
disembark. Transfer to Manaus Airport for your departure flight. (B, L, D)
* The Amazon River Cruise program can be reduced to 4 or 5 days upon request. The 4
day cruise starts every Friday and visits Negro River. The 5 day cruise starts every
Monday and visits the Solimões River.
PRICED FROM
Mandi Deck
Tambaqui Deck
Acara Deck
Single supplement from $1,772
$4,308
$5,152
$6,038
From price is per person, double occupancy, and based on:
Amazon Cruise: Tambaqui Deck
PIRANHA FISH, AMAZON RIVER
A selection of different hotels, room category, additional nights, transfers and
optional tours are available. Program’s validity and/or some included features may
vary. Rates not applicable for Christmas, New Year, Carnival, or local holidays and
events (subject to reconfirmation).
For more information, call: 800-570-0304 or visit: www.sti-travel.com
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CLASSIC CANAL DU MIDI CRUISE
7 Days
$4,550
Beaujolais Region
from
(6) CRUISE
CRUISE PROGRAM
Anjodi
TOUR FEATURES
The Medieval Fortified City of Carcassonne
•7 days/6 nights cruise on European Waterways Cruises
•17 included meals consisting of:
- 6 buffet breakfasts
- 5 lunches
- 6 dinners
•All tours as per itinerary
•Welcome Champagne Reception
•Open bar on board with alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks available
24 hours a day
•Hi-Fi system with CD player and radio and an iPod Docking station
•Complimentary bicycles on board
For more information, call: 800-935-5000 or visit: www.enchantingrivercruises.com
Day 1 Marseillan You will be met at the designated meeting point and
escorted by minibus to Anjodi moored in the lakeside fishing village of
Marseillan, enjoying a view over the oyster beds and home of Noilly Pratt
Vermouth. Champagne welcome, followed by time for a relaxing stroll
around this lovely fishing village before dinner is served on board. (D)
Day 2 Marseillan/Portiragnes This morning we visit Pezenas, a delightful
village, mostly known for its associations with the French playwright
Moliere, who is said to have written many plays while staying there. This
afternoon we cruise from Marseillan to Portiragnes through the nature
reserve of Bagnas with potential sightings of flamingoes and other birds.
Dinner on board. (B,L,D)
Day 3 Portiragnes/Beziers This morning we cruise to the bottom of the
Fonserannes 7 lock flight at Beziers, where we continue along the 300 year
old tree lined Canal du Midi. After lunch enjoy an informative wine tasting
in the 14th Century Chateau de Perdiguier, famed for its 15th Century
frescoes and Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay wines. Dinner in
Beziers at a local auberge. (B,L,D)
Day 4 Beziers/Poilhes This morning we cross the aqueduct over the River
Orb and then ascend the 7-lock flight of Fonserannes before reaching the
world’s oldest canal tunnel at Malpas. On arrival at the picturesque village
of Poilhes, we take an excursion out to Minerve, the ancient capital of
Minervois, which boasts a 12th Century Cathar fort surrounded by deep
limestone gorges. Besieged by Simon de Montfort in 1215, its hilltop
location affords spectacular views. A fascinating recreation in miniature of
the bloodthirsty Cathar rebellion and small museum complete the
intriguing picture. Dinner on board. (B,L,D)
Narbonne
Day 5 Poilhes/Argeliers
A morning visit to Narbonne, a Roman
Mediterranean capital where the Visigoth monarchs once lived. Enjoy the
Archbishop’s Palace and Horreum. Explore the indoor market at the hub of
this bustling town, where you will have time to shop or simply absorb the
relaxed atmosphere. Return to the barge for a cruise along the shaded
canal to Argeliers, stopping off en route at Chateau de Guery, a 500 year
old canal side vineyard, for a pre-dinner wine tasting of the full-bodied
Corbieres. Dinner on board. (B,L,D)
Day 6 Argeliers/Le Somail Morning visit to Carcassonne. Dating back to
the Gallo Roman era, this is the most complete Medieval fortified city in
existence today. With its 52 watchtowers, portcullis and extraordinary
repertoire of defenses, it resisted the many armies that tried to storm this
Camelot setting. In the afternoon we cruise along the historic Midi Canal to
the delightful village of Le Somail. Captain's Farewell Dinner on board.
(B,L,D)
Day 7 Montpellier After breakfast, depart from Le Somail by minibus to
the designated drop off point. (B)
PRICED FROM
Cruise:
The Ancient Capital of Minervoi
$4,550
From price is per person and based on double occupancy. The itinerary is
subject to change, and it might be available in reverse. Call us for dates,
rates, discounts, promotions, airfares and group rates. Code: ANJ
For more information, call: 800-935-5000 or visit: www.enchantingrivercruises.com
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The tour participant(s) acknowledge receiving, reading and agreeing
to the Terms & Conditions set forth below, covering the tour packages
operated by:
CENTRAL HOLIDAYS (henceforthWe/Us or the Operator)
250 Moonachie Road, Moonachie, NJ 07074
Tel: 1-800-935-5000
Website: www.centralholidays.com
Email: info@centralholidays.com
TOUR PRICES: Prices are per person based on double occupancy.
Single room supplements and triple room reductions are listed or
available where applicable. Optional air transportation is not included,
however, if purchased, fuel surcharge, all security fees, airport taxes
and fees and/or any other governmental or local taxes and fees will
be included. Airfares provided at the time of deposit are subject to
change until full payment is received and ticket is issued. Some
airfares may require instant purchase.
NOTE: In case of a human or computer billing error, we reserve the
right to re-invoice for the correct amount. A full refund will be made to
passengers not wishing to pay increases provided that the
passengers’ written cancellation is received by us within 5 business
days after price increase notification.
PRICE GUARANTEE: Prices are based at rate of exchange known at
the time of printing. Once we have received your deposit for any
program by January 31, 2014 price is guaranteed and any
subsequent increases are at our expense. Thereafter prices are
subject to increase without notice if such rates change prior to
departure. The final price will be confirmed at the time of deposit, NOT
including any eventual increases in government taxes. Rail prices
included in our programs are based on either First Class or Tourist
Class; please refer to individual programs and “Included Features”.
Train schedules & fares are subject to change. Fares will be confirmed
upon purchase/confirmation and ticket issuance. Any differences
prior to ticket issuance will be at travelers expense. Upgrades are
available at a supplement. NOTE: Transfers to/from Rail Stations are
not included, unless otherwise indicated.
RESERVATIONS/PAYMENT BREAKDOWN: A deposit is required at the
time of booking and NO request will be acted upon until a deposit is
received. Bookings made online must be paid in full at time of
booking. We honor most major credit cards. No third party credit
cards will be accepted. In addition, we also accept personal checks
or agency checks. Deposits can be conveniently made by phone.
Final payment with credit cards requires our signed Credit Card
authorization form (except for online bookings), validated by the credit
card holder. Other restrictions may apply.
Deposit Requirements: A $200 per person deposit is due at time of
booking. Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure.
Car Rentals: A $100 per car deposit is due at time of booking. Final
payment for packages including a car rental is due 60 days prior to
departure.
Cruises (except Greece cruise packages): Due to our suppliers’
individual policies, requirements for deposits will be communicated
at the time of booking.
LATE BOOKINGS (Reservations made within 35 days of departure
date): Payments must be made within 24 hours of booking by certified
check, wire transfer or credit card, and are subject to a $25 latebooking fee, plus any costs incurred to ensure timely document
delivery. Late bookings will incur a 100% cancellation penalty.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cruises: Cancellation fees will be communicated at the time of
booking.
Rail Tickets and Airfares:
• Cancellations received more than 46 days prior to departure: $200
per person fee.
• Cancellations between 45 and 22 days prior to departure: 25% of
the land package.
• Cancellations between 21 and 15 days prior to departure: 40% of
the land package.
• Cancellations between 14 and 8 days prior to departure: 60% of
the land package.
• Cancellations 7 days or less prior to departure: 100% of the land
package.
NOTE: No refunds will be made on any unused portion of the tour
package. Should we cancel a departure for any reason whatsoever,
including insufficient number of participants, a full refund of all
monies paid will be made.
Villas/Castles & Home Rentals: Visit: www.centralholidays.com
Car Rental:
• Cancellations received up to 15 days prior to departure: $25 per car
• Cancellations received 14 days or less prior to departure: $50 per car
• No refunds for any unused portion of 3 days or less.
NOTE: For unused rentals of 4 days or more, unused portions may be
refunded minus a $25 handling fee.
Rail Tickets: Rail tickets (point to point) and Rail Passes are nonrefundable and cannot be exchanged without penalties once issued,
nor replaced if lost.
Air Fares/Tickets: Our contracted airfares are refundable up to
departure date less cancellation fees levied by each respective airline.
Published airfares cancellation fees vary according to the airline used.
NOTE: In all instances, regardless of the airfare used, “NO-SHOWS”
are non-refundable including fuel surcharges and any airport or
government taxes & fees. Once the air ticket has been issued, its
cancellation penalty amount will be added to the LAND and LAND &
CRUISE cancellation fees, unless the departure is cancelled by us, in
that case there will be no cancellation fees for the LAND or LAND &
CRUISE. We cannot be held responsible for the cancellation fees of
air ticket/s issued by companies other than ourselves even in the case
when we may cancel a departure for any reason whatsoever. Consult
with our experienced reservations staff, your travel agent or the airline
for the applicable penalties and/or restrictions.
TRAVEL INSURANCE: We strongly recommend to purchase one of
our Travel Protection Plan benefits. See Insurance page for further
details. Insurance premiums are non-refundable.
RESERVATION CHANGES: Due to the expense incurred in making any
changes, a $50 fee ($25 for car rental) will be assessed for each
change made on deposited bookings up to full payment due date.
This includes changes made to passenger’s name, hotel,
departure/return dates, itinerary and air or ground transportation.
A change of tour date and name changes on ESCORTED,
INDEPENDENT AND CRUISE PACKAGE TOURS within full payment
date is treated as a cancellation. Also, any changes to the air portion,
at any time, may be subject to additional charges as imposed by the
respective airline.
HOTELS: Hotels are classified according to government ratings, which
vary from country to country. Such classifications and number of stars
assigned have no corresponding value from one country to the next
and may not reflect the expectations of US travelers.
Accommodations are based on two persons sharing a twin-bedded
room with private bath or shower at the hotel selected or similar. A
single room may be provided at a supplement. In many cases, single
rooms, though assuring privacy, are small and not as well situated as
double room accommodations. In addition, rooms are assigned upon
arrival based on current availability and may vary in size, amenities
and location. Generally, triple rooms in Europe consist of two beds
with a rollaway for a third party. This may not be comfortable for some
travelers. We reserve the right to make substitutions with hotels of
similar or higher ratings in any package. In the event a hotel
substitution becomes necessary, a comparable class of hotel will be
provided, however, amenities and location may not be the same. Air
conditioning is available at most 4-star or higher hotels. However,
foreign air conditioning & heating may not be regulated according to
U.S. standards. Some tourist-class hotels may have air conditioning
available, and some may charge a supplement.
CRUISES: Cruise cabin assignments are run-of-the-ship based on
selected category.
CHILDREN CRUISE DISCOUNTS: Louis Cruises: 16 years and under
are free; over 16 years are considered adults. Children discounts for
all other cruise programs might be available.
NOTE: In all cases, children must pay port taxes and fuel surcharges
where applicable.
MEALS: Meals are included as indicated under “Included Features”
of each program.
TOUR PARTICIPANTS: On ESCORTED TOURS, we do not accept
children under 8 years of age because we have found they are too
young to enjoy touring. On ALL OTHER PROGRAMS, there is no age
limit. Land arrangements for infants under 2 years may be free of
charge, providing parents pay directly to hotels for food, crib, etc.
Disabled participants requiring to travel with a wheelchair must be
accompanied by a qualified helper who assumes total responsibility
for the disabled participant’s well-being.
NOTE: Most transportation services (including motorcoaches), visited
sites, and hotels are not equipped with wheelchair ramps. We cannot
be held responsible if ramps are not available. Restrictions apply for
CRUISES. We strongly recommend inquiring at the time of booking.
To assure congenial membership, we reserve the right to accept or
reject any person as a tour participant and to expel from the tour any
participant(s) whose conduct is deemed incompatible with the
interest of the tour group. Any incurred expenses will be charged to
the expelled tour participant(s).
TOUR DOCUMENTS: We are going “green” and will be issuing edocuments. If printed documents are requested, a fee of $15 will
be charged for this service. Tour documents, including airline tickets,
are sent out 3 weeks prior to departure date, provided payment in full
has been received. We can only deliver paper documents to city
addresses and not to P.O. Boxes. Overnight, Special Delivery, Saturday
Delivery and shipments outside the continental USA are subject to
additional fees.
SIGHTSEEING & ITINERARIES: Sightseeing is included as per
“Included Features” and is under the direction of licensed local guides
where required. Entrance fees to all places visited are included where
indicated. During holidays, some sights such as museums may be
closed or unavailable for visits. We reserve the right to vary the
sequence of sightseeing and/or to re-route or substitute the
sightseeing. In either case, the itinerary content will be maintained.
Optional excursions are offered in most cities. Your tour director
and/or local representative will advise you of the optional excursions
available to you, all of which must be purchased locally. There are no
refunds for any unused portion of these excursions.
TOUR SERVICES: If the services included in the tour cannot be
supplied, or there are changes in an itinerary for reasons beyond our
control, we will arrange for the provision of comparable services. Any
resulting additional expense will be payable by tour participants;
likewise, any resulting savings will be refunded to the tour participants
by us.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION (ESCORTED TOURS): Transportation is
provided by private, air-conditioned motorcoach or other conveyance
as specified in the itinerary. Transportation will be equipped with
lavatories; however, due to operational issues - only for emergencies.
Rest stops will be arranged to suit the needs of our travellers. We
mandate SEAT ROTATION and SMOKING IS NOT allowed.
TRANSFERS: Except for ESCORTED TOURS, transfers to/from arrival
and departure city airports ARE NOT INCLUDED but can be provided
for a fee. Travel Agents/Travelers are fully responsible to communicate
any flight, time & routing schedule change, via email to Central
Holidays. A change fee will be applied for each schedule change.
No refund or credit shall be issued for any missed transfers resulting
from incorrect flight information and/or delays beyond the
standard waiting period (one hour). Transfers for Escorted Tours have
no cash value.
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE & HANDLING: The passenger is required to
check with their respective airline for baggage allowance size, weight
and excess baggage fees. Porterage is included at hotels ONLY on
ESCORTED TOURS, and includes handling of one normal-sized
suitcase per person. Wheeled carry-on cases are considered a normal
piece of luggage. Additional baggage will incur a charge of $5 per
piece per service, to be paid locally. In addition, we are not responsible
in the event that luggage or tour participants’ belongings become
damaged or lost, which occurrence must be promptly notified to and
acknowledged by a recognized authority in writing. NOTE: We strongly
recommend that you
purchase one of our Travel Protection Plan benefits.
TOUR ESCORT: As indicated in “Included Features”, a professional
English speaking Tour Director accompanies each ESCORTED TOUR.
An Egyptologist accompanies tour programs in Egypt and during Nile
For more information, call: 800-935-5000 or visit: www.centralholidays.com
cruises. Tour Director will not accompany while cruising in the
Mediterranean.
AIRFARES: All airfares, taxes and fuel surcharges are not confirmed
until final payment is received. Any variations will be the client’s
responsibility until final payment is received. We can offer any type
of airfare – published or contracted. Please contact us for details. It
is the passenger’s responsibility to reconfirm all flights 72 hours
before flight date/time. Should the airline request, for any reason
whatsoever, an unexpected issuance of air tickets, they must be
immediately paid in full, regardless of any previous notification to
passenger.
SEAT ASSIGNMENT AND SPECIAL REQUEST: Requests for seat
assignments, meal requirements, special services and frequent flyer
miles (subject to specific airlines rules & availability), are at the sole
discretion of the airline; please contact the airline directly.
RAIL TICKETS/PASSES: Rail Tickets and Rail Passes are nonrefundable, non-transferable, cannot be exchanged without penalties
once issued, nor replaced if lost. Point to Point tickets must be
validated on location prior to embarking on your first train.
PASSPORT/VISA: US citizens require a valid US passport. Non-US
citizens should consult their travel agent or consulate. All passengers
are responsible for ensuring they have the proper travel documents
and MUST CHECK with the respective consulates or visa agency to
determine whether any visas are required.
POST TOUR INQUIRIES/CLAIMS: All claims must be received by
Customer Relations either by email or USPS to our offices within 30
days after scheduled return date and will be promptly acknowledged.
However related processing, verifications and settlements may take
up to 60 days or longer. It is the responsibility of the client to document
potential claims at the Point of Service in order for claim/refund
consideration. When requesting a refund by e-mail for non-provided
services, claimant must return the original service voucher by mail for
said non-provided services in order for this request to be evaluated
and eventually settled.
TRAVELER’S COMMENTS: At the end of each holiday, you will have
the opportunity to complete a Questionnaire about your tour. This form
will be mailed to you with your final documents or distributed locally
at your destination. This Questionnaire is also available on our
website. Please take this opportunity to give us your comments on
all aspects of your trip. This will help us maintain the high standards
of quality and service that have been our trademark since 1972. You
will receive a Gift Voucher for $25 per person for future travel – Our
“thank you” for completing the Questionnaire and traveling with us.
RESPONSIBILITY: Central Holidays, a division of SGI US, LLC, its and
their employees, shareholders, officers and directors (collectively,
“Central Holidays”) does not own or operate any entity which is to or
does provide goods or services for your trip, including, for example,
lodging facilities, transportation companies, guides or trip leaders,
food service providers, equipment suppliers, ground operators, etc.,
including, without limitation, various entities which may utilize the
Central Holidays name. Central Holidays is not responsible for any
negligent or willful act or failure to act of any such person or entity nor
for any act or inaction of any other third party not under its control.
Without limitation Central Holidays is not liable for any direct, indirect,
consequential, or incidental damage, injury, death, loss, accident,
delay, inconvenience or irregularity of any kind which may be
occasioned by reason of any act or omission beyond its control,
including, without limitation, any willful or negligent act, failure to act,
breach of contract of any third party such as an airline, train, hotel,
restaurant or food supplier, bus, taxi, van operator, local guide,
whether or not it uses the Central Holidays name, which is, to, or does
supply any goods or services for this trip. Central Holidays is not
responsible for any loss, injury, death or inconvenience due to delay
or changes in schedule, overbooking or downgrading of
accommodations, insolvency, or default of any third party, attacks by
animals, sickness, the lack of appropriate medical care, evacuation
to same, if necessary, weather, strikes, acts of God or government,
acts of terrorism or the threat thereof, force majeure, war, quarantine,
epidemics or the threat thereof, criminal activity, or any other cause
beyond its control.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE TRAVEL WARNINGS: In the case of a
government issued warning, we will provide our utmost consideration
to the severity of the warning and accomplish everything possible to
safeguard the well-being of our passengers. We reserve the right to
evaluate each booking on a case-by-case basis for potential refund,
cancellation fees, re-scheduling of tours or itineraries and
postponements.
AGREEMENT: Payment of deposit and/or issue of final documents
shall be deemed your consent to the terms and conditions herein.
Each participant understands that CENTRAL HOLIDAYS will be
accepting that participant’s booking in reliance upon such
participant’s acceptance of the terms and conditions as outlined in
this brochure. Terms and Conditions listed are those in effect at time
of printing and will remain until replaced. Any new or re-issue of Terms
and Conditions will replace all previous versions. No person, other
than an authorized representative of CENTRAL HOLIDAYS is
authorized, by a document in writing, to vary, add or waive any term
or condition in this brochure, including any term or condition set forth
in the preceding provisions. All transport onboard ship is provided
subject to the terms and conditions of the Passenger Contract that
you will receive with your final documentation. The Passenger Contract
on cruise ships is governed by international law and may be subject
to the Athens Protocol on Limits of Recoverable Damage as
determined by the International Monetary Fund.
NOTE: CENTRAL HOLIDAYS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
TYPOGRAPHICAL OR PRINTING ERRORS FOUND IN THIS
BROCHURE.
ARBITRATION: Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating in
any way to these Terms & Conditions, to this Tour Agreement, to the
brochure, or any other information relating in any way to the trip, or to
the trip itself shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration in
Moonachie, New Jersey in accordance with the commercial rules of
the American Arbitration Association then existent. In any such
arbitration the substantive (but not procedural) law of New Jersey will
apply. The arbitrator and not any federal, state, or local court or agency
shall have exclusive authority to resolve any dispute relating to the
interpretation, applicability, enforceability, conscionability, or formation
of this contract, including but not limited to any claim that all or any
part of this contract is void or voidable.
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