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HOTEL FEATURE SYMBOLSFacilities for disabled personsLocated close to a railway station Close to the Old Town

Contents & Maps 2-3

CANADA FlyOver Canada - Attraction 4Canadian Sampler Accommodation 5

AUSTRIA - SALZBURGAustrian Rail Highlights 6Skiing at Schladming 6Salzburg Winter Experiences 7Deer Feeding 7Horse-drawn Sleigh Ride 7Silent Night - Holy Night Tour 7

SWITZERLANDSwiss Rail - Interlaken - Jungfraujoch 8Swiss Rail - 3 White Peaks 8Wilden Mann - Package 9Walstatterhof - Package 9Day Tours from Zurich 14

GERMANYChristmas Delights 10Festive Christmas Markets 11Christmas Fantasy 11

MEALSBreakfast (B) Lunch (L)Dinner (D)

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HOLIDAYS ON LOCATION INTRODUCES A WINTER TOURING BROCHURE

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UNITED KINGDOM - LONDONWinter in London - Apartments 12Day Tours from London 12

FRANCE - PARISWinter in Paris at the Victoria Palace 13Day Tours from Paris 13

CZECH REPUBLIC - PRAGUEWinter in Prague - Apartment 14Day Tour from Prague 14

HUNGARY - BUDAPESTWinter in Budapest - Apartment 14Day Tour from Budapest 14

ITALY - ROMEWinter in Rome - Apartment 14

BOOKING CONDITIONS 15

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Front Cover: Rothenburg ob der Tauber in winter© Bayern Tourism Board

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View of Schwaegalp and Saentis

Horse-drawn carriage in the snow, Austria

Snow boarders at Schladming, Austria

Lucerne in winter, Switzerland

Capilano Suspension Bridge in winter, Canada

Enjoying the Christmas Markets, Germany

Louvre Museum illuminated at night, France

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Prices are per person in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fl uctuation.

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VANCOUVERWelcome to Vancouver

BRITISH COLUMBIACanada

Canada’s most westerly province, British Columbia is sandwiched between the Rocky Mountains on the east coast and the mighty Pacifi c Ocean on the west.

Its location on the Pacifi c Rim ensures that British Columbia has a rich blend of cultures, with large numbers of Asian communities living among the descendants of the English, Scottish, Irish and Welsh pioneers. Together with the area’s own rich indigenous heritage, this makes for interesting towns and cities with a cosmopolitan ambience.

The combination of sea and mountains, together with the broken coastline sporting hundreds of islands and inlets, gives the province a diverse set of natural attractions and recreational opportunities, from world-class winter sports to sailing or hiking in tall forests.

FLY-OVER CANADA - VANCOUVER VIRTUAL FLIGHT RIDE ATTRACTION

VancouverWith the Pacifi c at her feet and mountains as a backdrop, a holiday in Vancouver offers not only beautiful views but also a variety of activities and attractions to tempt all tastes. Culture and cuisine are world-class, and the nightlife is hot. There is an old quarter to stroll through, Chinatown to explore, art studios and markets to browse on Granville Island, trails to follow through Stanley Park and so much more to enjoy on a Vancouver vacation.

THE EXPERIENCE VIRTUAL FLIGHT - REAL AMAZEMENT!Guests will soar from coast to coast on a breathtaking aerial journey taking in the excitement of Canada through the latest in virtual fl ight-ride technology. Groups of up to 60 guests at a time will strap in and be lifted in front of a large custom spherical screen where they will move in concert with a fi lm showing some of Canada’s most stunning sites from the air. It will be a fully immersive experience including wind, mist and even scents!

HOURS OF OPERATIONFlyOver Canada is open 7 days a week including all Public Holidays excluding Christmas Day.

Summer: 10:00am to 9:00pmWinter: 10:00am to 6:00pm

PRICES ARE PER PERSONAdult 19 – 64 $22.00

Youth 13 – 18 $20.00

Senior 65+ $20.00

Child 4 – 12 $17.00

Rates are not valid for special events or

seasonal attractions.

HEIGHT RESTRICTION40 inches / 102 cms

OPENING JUNE 2013 - CONTACT OUR OFFICE FOR FURTHER DETAILS

Vancouver IslandDubbed Canada's 'Paradise on the Pacifi c', Vancouver Island is an exquisite combination of dense rainforest, pristine coastline, rugged mountains, glittering glaciers and crystalline lakes and rivers, all within an easy distance from the Mainland of British Columbia.

Victoria Located on the southernmost tip of Vancouver Island, it is sometimes called the most British city in Canada. Victoria is a popular port on Alaskan cruises. Tourists are drawn to Victoria’s manicured gardens and Mediterranean climate, but this large city has many attractions for the whole family.

Left: Butchart Gardens during Christmas, Victoria ©Tourism Victoria; Right: Whistler town in Winter © Vancouver Tourism

Butchart Gardens

Ice & Fire Show

Horse & Trolley ride through Stanley Park © Vancouver Tourism

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Prices are per person in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fl uctuation. Contact our offi ce for additional Canadian locations.

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Accommodation in Banff | Jasper | Kamloops | Montréal | Vancouver | Victoria | Whistler

PRICES FROM $86 per person per night,

low season, twin share



This downtown Montreal hotel is a short walk from the McGill Subway Station and McGill University. All 456 rooms include a coffee maker, a work desk and Wi-Fi.

Directly on the waterfront, overlooking the Inner Harbour, within walking distance of the downtown area. All 239 rooms include private facilities and a SmartDesk.

MONTRÉAL | DELTA MONTRÉAL

VICTORIA | DELTA OCEAN POINTE

VANCOUVER | METROPOLITAN HOTEL

VANCOUVER | ROSELLEN SUITES

KAMLOOPS | DELTA SUN PEAKS RESORT

Located in downtown Vancouver, this luxury hotel is close to the Vancouver Art Gallery. 197 rooms each with a soaking tub, cable TV and minibar. Wi-Fi is available.

Nestled in Vancouver’s West End, this all-suite hotel offers 27 spacious studios and suites with fully-equipped kitchens, separate living and dining areas.

Boasting ski-to-door access, this resort is centrally-located in the Sun Peaks Ski Village. 220 guest rooms offer modern amenities, cable TV and free Wi-Fi.







Accommodation in Banff | Jasper | Kamloops | Montréal | Vancouver | Victoria | Whistler





JASPER | MARMOT LODGE

WHISTLER | THE CRYSTAL LODGE AND SUITES

Located on Main Street, this hotel is located within Jasper National Park. 107 rooms each with cable TV, coffee/tea facilities and a small refrigerator. Free Wi-Fi.

Nestled in Whistler Village, this luxurious property features fi rst-class service along with exceptional facilities. 158 rooms with private facilities and Wi-Fi.



BANFF | CARIBOU LODGE AND SPA +

Nestled in Banff, this mountain lodge offers luxurious spa services and facilities and is within walking distance of the town centre. 195 rooms with private facilities.

Left: Capilano Suspension Bridge in winter; Right: Vancouver Christmas market © Vancouver Tourism

Totem, Victoria © Victoria Tourism

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Day 5 | Salzburg - InnsbruckAfter breakfast, transfer by own arrangements to Salzburg Railway Station for your journey to Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol. The city combines Tyrolean tradition with all the vitality of a modern city. Overnight in Innsbruck.

Day 6 | InnsbruckAfter breakfast, take the bus from the centre of the city direct to the town of Wattens and the Swarovski factory. Visit Swarovski’s “Crystal World”, both a museum and showroom in one. Return to Innsbruck by public bus service. Overnight in Innsbruck.

Day 7 | Innsbruck - ViennaBoard the train at Innsbruck Railway Station for the return journey to Vienna by own arrangements (approx. 5 hrs). Arrive Vienna in the afternoon. Transfer to your hotel by own arrangements. Overnight in Vienna. Day 8 | Depart ViennaTransfer by private car from your hotel to Vienna Airport or Rail Station. Alternatively, extend your stay in Austria!

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Day 3 | Vienna - Salzburg This morning transfer by own arrangements to Vienna Westbahnhof Rail Station and depart for Salzburg. You will see some beautiful scenery before arriving in Salzburg. Time on your own followed by Mozart Dinner Concert at Stiftskeller St. Peter Restaurant. Overnight in Salzburg.

Day 4 | SalzburgToday enjoy a “Sound of Music” sightseeing tour (4 hours). Tour highlights include some of the original locations used in the fi lm: Leopoldskron Palace, the Pavilion, Nonnberg Convent, Lake Wolfgang and Mondsee. Overnight in Salzburg.

AUSTRIAN RAIL HIGHLIGHTS8 Days / 7 Nights - All Seasons

Hotels

1 Apr - 30 Jun 1316 Aug - 31 Oct 13

$1706 $2225 $1627

1 Jul - 15 Aug 13 $1774 $2504 $1690

1 Nov - 23 Dec 13 $1511 $1980 $1448

Excludes Advent Weekends: 30 Nov-1 Dec, 7-8, 14-15 21-22 Dec 13

5 Jan - 31 Mar 14: Prices on request

Price Includes:• 7 nights accommodation in your

chosen hotel category in a room with private facilities and breakfast daily

• Arrival transfer from Vienna Airport or Railway Station by private car

• Austrian Rail Pass with 3 fi rst class rail transfers (Vienna-Salzburg-Innsbruck-Vienna)

• Half-day Vienna & Schönbrunn Palace Tour (T1)

• Coffee and cake at the famousCafe Sacher, Vienna

• 2-course lunch with ¼ litre of wine and mineral water at the Griechenbeisl Inn, Vienna

• Half-day Sound of Music Tour (T1A) sightseeing in Salzburg

• Mozart Dinner Concert at Stiftskeller St. Peter Restaurant

• Return public bus ticket, Innsbruck - Wattens

• Entrance ticket to Swarovski Crystal World, Wattens

• Departure transfer from hotel to Vienna Airport or Rail Station

• Service charges, taxes & VAT

Day 1 | ViennaTransfer by private car from Vienna Airport or rail station to your city hotel. After check-in, take time to stroll through the historic heart of the city. Overnight in Vienna.

Day 2 | Vienna After breakfast depart on a guided morning sightseeing tour of the city. Your tour includes a visit to Schönbrunn Palace. Enjoy lunch at the famous Griechenbeisl Inn! In the afternoon enjoy coffee and cake at the Cafe Sacher. You have your own free time to explore Vienna. Overnight in Vienna.

Austrian Rail Highlights Price From

Hotels

1 Apr - 30 Jun 1316 Aug - 31 Oct 13

$1123 $1905 $1438

1 Jul - 15 Aug 13 $1490 $1874 $1406

1 Nov - 23 Dec 13 $1322 $1648 $1275

Hotels used with this Package:

City Hotels Vienna Capri, Graf Stadion

Salzburg Amadeus, Golden Ente, Markus Sittikus (3+)

Innsbruck Golden Krone, Tourhotel Breinössl

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Vienna Erzherzog Rainer, Kaiserhof, Stefanie

Salzburg Auersperg, Goldenes Theaterhotel

Innsbruck Maximilian, Sailer

Salzburg

SCHLADMING is a small town in the Austrian state of Styria, and has become a large winter sports resort. The town is 100km from Salzburg. The shopping area has lots of cafes, restaurants and a variety of shops.

This 4-star hotel in the centre of Schladming has 130 spacious rooms furnished in an elegant Alpine-style and feature a bathroom, a living area with satellite TV and a minibar. Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

Skiing at SchladmingHotel Falkensteiner Schladming

1-21 Dec 2013 $1220 $1651

6-25 Jan, 16-23 Feb 2014, 13 - 21 Apr 2014 $1534 $1965

29 Jan - 1 Feb, 9-15 Feb, 24 Feb - 1 Mar, 9 Mar - 12 Apr 2014 $1379 $1809

1-9 Feb, 2-9 Mar 2014 $1767 $2195

Additional nights on application. Package excludes dates 24, 25 & 31 December 2013

Optional Extras Available

Private Transfers

Salzburg - Schladming (one way) $446 per vehicle, per two passengers

Munich Airport - Schaldming (one way) $1295 per vehicle, per two passengers

Train tickets (2nd class, seat reservation)Salzburg - Schladming / Munich to Schladming

Please contact our offi ce for full details

Equipment hire Basic ski & ski sticks, Ski boots and helmet for 3-days / 7 days


Beginners Adults Lesson Group ski course - 4 hrs per day for 3 days / 5 days


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HOTEL FALKENSTEINER SCHLADMING

SKIING AT SCHLADMING5 Days / 4 Nights - Hotel Falkensteiner Schladming

Hotel Falkensteiner Schladming, Standard room

Hotel Falkensteiner Schladming, Exterior

Price includes:• 4 nights accommodation at 3-star

Hotel Falkensteiner Schladming in a standard room with private facilities and breakfast daily

• One dinner at the hotel restaurant (excludes beverages)

• One bottle mineral water (per room) delivered to guest room on day of arrival

• One 3-day ski pass• Service charges, city tax and VAT

Austria is full of music, mountains and memories of its imperial past. You will discover magnifi cent scenery around every corner – vineyards, ancient castles and abbeys overlooking the Danube River, wooded hills rising out of lush farmlands, lakes dotted with sailboats and ringed by soaring mountains, alpine peaks and their icy world of glaciers reaching for the sky! You are surrounded by history and can even trace events dating back to the Romans, Charlemagne, Emperor Maximilian, the Turks, the Swedes in the Thirty Years’ War, Empress Maria Theresa, Napoleon and Emperor Franz Joseph.

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Silent Night - Holy Night Adult Child

Price From $65 $32

Duration: approx. 4 hours

The Christmas carol “Silent Night, Holy Night!” was heard for the fi rst time on Christmas Eve in 1818 in the St. Nikolaus parish church. Following the damaging fl oods of the 1890’s, St. Nikolaus’ church was demolished and the Silent Night Memorial Chapel was built on the site and consecrated on August 15, 1937.

Every year on December 24th at 5 p m., a memorial service in honour of the creators of the Silent Night carol takes place in front of the Silent Night Memorial Chapel.

SILENT NIGHT - HOLY NIGHT TOUR24 December 3p.m. - 7p.m.

Deer-feeding, © Fuschlsee Tourismus GMBH

Silent Night Memorial Chapel © Salzburg Tourism

SALZBURG WINTER EXPERIENCES

Deer-Feeding Regular tour -1-8 pax

Per departure*

Price From On Request

Duration: 5hrs; *Price based on per departure. Price excludes deer feeding, warming drink and €10 per person entry to the Puppet Museum.

Horse-drawn Sleigh Ride Price From

Private Tour Per departure

Departure on request (1-8 pax) Duration: 3 hours

$552

Regular Tour Adult Child*

26, 29, 30, 31 Dec 13 $121 $79

Child Rates: 6-11yrs

A full day excursion takes you along the Salzach River valley past many of Austria’s ski resorts. Near Schladming, location of the 1982 Ski World Championships, we ascend up to the ‘Steirische Ramsau’ 1000m above sea level at the base of one of the Alpine glacier massives - the Dachstein. In the village there is time for a stroll in the frosty fresh air and lunch (at own expense) in one of the local inns. Your guide will inform you of the possibilities. Then you’ll hear the jingling bells on the reigns as the sleighs line up across the fi eld and your winter sleigh-ride begins! A stop for refreshments is made along the way where the horses rest and you have the possibility to try some Austrian specialities. Hopefully, it will be a day that you will remember long afterwards! Excursion destination may be altered due to snow conditions.

Prices includes:• Private 8-seater minibus or

4-seater Mercedes Limousine E-class transfer

• Private driver-guide• Hotel pick-up and drop-off• Service charges, taxes & VAT

Note: Warm clothing, gloves and warm shoes are essential for this tour.

Let us take you to the romantic village of Hintersee (25km from Salzburg). Here wild deer (approx. 100 – 150) come down to this point especially to be fed during the winter months (daily at 3 pm – if there is snow).

Here you can participate in and watch the local deer being fed. Then snuggle up in a local inn for a warming drink. Afterwards, there will be the extra opportunity to enter the village Puppet Museum before returning to Salzburg.

HORSE-DRAWN SLEIGH RIDEPrivate tour (3 hours) & Regular tour (8 hours)

DEER-FEEDINGRegular tour (5 hours)

Price includes:• Private 8-seater minibus or

4-seater Mercedes Limousine E-class transfer

• Private driver-guide• Hotel pick-up and drop-off• Sleigh ride• Service charges, taxes & VATNote: Warm clothing, gloves and warm shoes are essential for this tour.

Left: Panoramic view of Salzburg ©Salzburg Tourism; Right: Horse-drawn sleigh ride © Fuschlsee Tourismus GMBH

Christkind at the Domplatz, Salzburg

Thousands of people from around the world attend the ceremony and fi nish by singing “Silent Night” in their own language. A tour-guide will escort you by bus through the foothills of the Alps, along the Salzach River valley to Oberndorf where you can participate in this touching Christmas celebration.

Salzburg

SALZBURGUntil 1816 Salzburg was a city-state, independent of the Habsburgs and ruled by powerful prince-archbishops. It is situated on the northern border of Austria, 70 miles (113km) southeast of Munich, in a picturesque setting surrounded by mountains. Mozart was born here and the city’s fascination with its most-famous son is best demonstrated during the Salzburg Festival which presents world-class performances of opera, drama and concerts over a period of six weeks each summer. Mozart’s impression has been left all over the town - his image is on every postcard and chocolate box and both his birthplace and family house are now museums offering detailed insight into his life and work. The city is also the home town of Baroque and the south side of the river is a Baroque masterpiece of charming churches, squares, houses and fountains.

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Day 1 | InterlakenArrivel in Interlaken by 1st class train from Swiss border or international airport rail station. Overnight in Interlaken.

Day 2 | Excursion to JungfraujochExcursion to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe. From Interlaken Ost the train takes you via Lauterbrunnen (change of trains) and Wengen to the Kleine Scheidegg, at the foot of the famous Eiger North Wall. Then by Jungfrau Railway to the Jungfraujoch – at 3454m, the highest railway station in Europe. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Aletsch Glacier, the longest glacier in the Alps. Overnight in Interlaken. (B)

Day 3 | Depart SwitzerlandReturn to Swiss border or international airport rail station or alternatively extend your stay in Switzerland. (B)

Price includes:• Swiss Card with 2 fi rst-class rail

transfers (from/to Swiss border or airport)

• 2 nights accommodation in Interlaken in a room with private facilities and breakfast daily

• Excursion to the Jungfraujoch in 2nd class only

• Service charges, taxes and VAT

Interlaken - JungfraujochPrices from:

3 Star 4 Star 5 Star

1 Apr 13 - 31 Mar 14 $640 $730 $741 $820 $809 $888

Additional nights

Interlaken $113 $158 $164 $203 $198 $237

Child & Seniors rates on application. Excludes Christmas and New Year Periods.

5 Star Deluxe: Prices on request

INTERLAKEN - JUNGFRAUJOCH3 Days / 2 Nights <Top of Europe>

Valid from 01 April 2013 to 31 March 2014RTSP27

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The Sphinx Observatory © Jungfraujoch tourismIce Palace at Jungfraujoch © Jungfraujoch Tourism

Aerial view of Interlaken © Interlaken Tourism

Glacier 3000

3238Titlis

Engelberg

Zweisimmen

Col du Pillon

Gstaad Golden Pass Express

4107Eiger 3970Mönch

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Jungfraujoch

InterlakenGrindelwald

Wengen

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Day 4 | Excursion to Glacier 3000Board the train to Zweisimmen and change to the MOB train to the noble city of Gstaad. Take the postal-bus to Col du Pillon (Glacier 3000) where you board the panoramic cable-car which takes you to the eternal snow at 3000 metres in just 15 minutes! From the mountain top station you have access to all the glacier adventures. Experience the countryside with optional add-ons such as a tour with the snow bus, a spectacular hike along a well-marked trail or enjoy stunning views of the most famous alpine peaks – Jungfrau, Matterhorn and Mont Blanc. Overnight in Interlaken. (B)

Day | 5 Excursion to Jungfraujoch Excursion to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe. From Interlaken Ost the train takes you via Lauterbrunnen (change of trains) and Wengen to the Kleine Scheidegg, at the foot of the famous Eiger North Wall. Then by Jungfrau Railway to the Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Aletsch Glacier, the longest glacier in the Alps. Overnight in Interlaken. (B)

Day 6 | Depart InterlakenDepart Interlaken for Swiss border or airport or alternatively extend your stay in Switzerland. (B)

Price includes:• Swiss Card 3 White Peaks

with 6 fi rst-class rail transfers (from/to Swiss border or airport) including excursions to Mt. Titlis with Ice Flyer and chairlift, Glacier 3000 and Jungfraujoch

• Seat reservations on the Brünig Express from Lucerne to Interlaken

• 2 nights Lucerne, 3 nights Interlaken in a room with private facilities, and breakfast daily

• Any additional tickets for optional excursions to travel by rail, boat,postal-coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25–50% off the regular fares

• Service charges, taxes and VAT

RTSP15

3 WHITE PEAKS 6 Days / 5 Nights

Day 1 | Arrive LucerneArrive in Lucerne by fi rst-class train from the Swiss border or airport. A stunning setting, world-famous sights, exciting modern architecture, endowed museums and much more make Lucerne a thrilling city to visit! Overnight in Lucerne.

Day 2 | Excursion to Mt. TitlisRail trip to Engelberg, going to the top in the world's fi rst revolving gondola the Rotair is like being an eagle, exploring the landscape of the glacier world. Titlis Rotair offers various attractions like riding the Ice Flyer chairlift over glacier crevasses, having fun while snow tubing at the Titlis Glacier Park. Overnight in Lucerne. (B)

Day 3 | Lucerne to InterlakenRail journey over the Brünig Pass to Interlaken situated at the foot the famous trio of peaks, the Eiger, the Mönch and the Jungfrau. Overnight in Interlaken. (B)

3 White PeaksPrices from:

3 Star 4 Star MIX 4/5 Star*

1Apr - 7 Oct 13, 25Oct - 4 Nov 13, 16 Nov 13 - 31 Mar 14

$1228 $1455 $1484 $1683 $1569 $1766

Additional Nights

Lucerne $119 $165 $171 $211 $169 $208

Interlaken $114 $160 $165 $205 $197 $237

*Mix 4/5-star = 5-star-hotel Lindner Grand Hotel Beau Rivage in Interlaken and 4-star-hotel in Lucerne

Child and Senior rates on application. Excludes Christmas and New Year Periods.

Valid from 1 Apr to 7 Oct 2013, 25 Oct to 4 Nov 2013 & 16 Nov 2013 to 31 March 2014

Jungfrajoch with views of the Aletsch Glacier © Jungfrau Tourism

Journey to the Jungfraujoch © STS swiss-image.ch

Glacier 3000

SWITZERLAND INDEPENDENT RAIL PACKAGES

There is no more relaxing way to enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Swiss Alps than on a rail tour! The Swiss

railway system includes some of the most impressive engineering in the world travelling through valleys and

mountain passes and past beautiful lakes and villages. Choose from our range of Switzerland Rail Holidays

to find what suits you. There are many options available and we can tailor your Swiss rail journey to suit you.

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Located close to the City Centre, 60km from the Zurich Airport, just a few metres from the station. 80 rooms, all with private facilities, tea & coffee making facilities, phone, TV and alarm clock.

Winter in Lucerne at the Waldstätterhof Prices from:

Superior Room Junior Suite

1 Nov - 31 Dec 13 $404 $505 $390 $461 $620 $433

5 Jan - 31 Mar 14 o/r o/r o/r o/r o/r o/r

Additional nights on application. Package excludes dates 24, 25 & 31 December 2013

Child policy, when sharing with two adults: 0-5yrs: free of charge; 6-11yrs: 50% off adult rate; 12-15yrs: 30% off adult rate. o/r = Prices on request. *Voucher valid at selected stores

Hotel located in the picturesque Old Town. Individually decorated rooms with a traditional feel, linked with modern comfort, combines with the outstanding cuisine of its restaurants to create a home-away-from-home atmosphere.

Winter in Lucerne at the Wilden MannPrices from:

Superior Room

*1 Nov 2013 – 31 Mar 2014 $563 $791

*Superior room for single use

Additional nights on application

Price includes:• 2 nights accommodation at

4-star Hotel Wilden Mann in a superior room with private facilities, including breakfast daily

• Pre-dinner welcome drink• One 3-course dinner with starter,

main course and dessert plus glass of house wine per person served at the hotel’s restaurant

• Rigi Round trip excursion − Boat Cruise from

Lucerne to Vitznau − Cogwheel railway from

Vitznau to Mt Rigi-Kulm − Aerial cable car from

Rigi-Kaltbad to Weggis − Return trip from

Weggis to Lucerne• Service charges, taxes and VAT

Hotel Wilden Mann, Restaurant

Hotel Wilden Mann, Exterior

Hotel Waldstätterhof, Above: Room; Below left: Lobby; Below right: Exterior

HOTEL WILDEN MANN HOTEL WALDSTÄTTERHOF

Hotel Wilden Mann, Superior Room

WINTER IN LUCERNE AT THE WALDSTÄTTERHOF4 Days / 3 Nights

WINTER IN LUCERNE AT THE WILDEN MANN3 Days / 2 Nights

Lucerne Water Bridge © STS swiss-image.ch

Hotel Waldstätterhof, Standard Room Hotel Wilden Mann, Standard Room

Hotel Waldstätterhof, Exterior

Price includes:• 3 nights accommodation at

3-star Hotel Waldstätterhof in a superior room with private facilities, including breakfast daily

• 1 bottle of Prosecco sparkling wine per room delivered to guest room on day of arrival

• One 3-course dinner arrangement (excluding beverages) served at the hotel restaurant

• One Lucerne shopping voucher, per person valued at CHF 20.00, valid in all the main shops of Lucerne city*

• Service charges, city tax and VAT

LUCERNE – one of the loveliest cities in Switzerland!

It is the storybook image of a Swiss town, abounding in cobblestoned streets,

historic spires and turrets, covered bridges, frescoed houses and fountains.

A visit to Mt. Titlis, Mt. Pilatus or Mt Rigi is also highly-recommended!

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GERMAN CHRISTMAS MARKETSThe magical world of traditional German Christmas Markets is casting more visitors under its spell every year! The historic Christmas Markets, held in cities, towns and villages throughout the country, are becoming increasingly more popular, due, no doubt, to the enchanting Festive Season atmosphere they evoke.

The Christmas fairs and markets of Germany are unique. If you're tired of commercialism taking over this holiday period and would like to get right away for a real traditional and romantic Christmas Market, you may wish to consider heading to Germany where gifts are not mass-produced but craft work of real quality!

Here you can purchase all kinds of Christmas merchandise and gifts, especially traditional things such as crib fi gurines, toys, wood-carvings, marionettes, candles and lambskin shoes. Many are diffi cult to resist - as will be the glass of delicious mulled wine you are offered and the baked apples that are very welcome on crisp winter days.

The ambience is further enhanced by the aromas of hot chestnuts, grilled sausages and other tasty snacks! Youngsters especially, will be attracted to the gingerbread biscuits known as Lebkuchen, marzipan fi gures and other sweets.

Day 2 | Leipzig – Meißen – DresdenContinue to Meißen. Visit Meißen, one of Germany’s oldest porcelain manufacturers. Continue to Dresden. After a city tour visiting sights such as the Frauenkirche, the Semper Opera House, the Zwinger and the Green Vault, check in to your hotel. In the evening visit the “Striezelmarkt” Christmas Market in Dresden. Walk through and see the 16-yard Christmas Pyramid as-well-as visiting the stalls. Overnight at Park Inn or similar. (B)

Day 3 | Dresden – Annaberg– Schneeberg – Plauen Continue to two ancient miner-villages Annaberg and Schneeberg. These villages are typical for the Erzgebirge (Ore Mountains) and home of traditional German woodcarving and Christmas Pyramids. The main attraction of Schneeberg, besides its Christmas Market, is St. Wolfgang’s Church. In the afternoon, continue towards Plauen, a city famous for its handcrafted lace. Farewell Dinner at your hotel. Overnight at Hotel Alexandra or similar. (B,D)

Left: Selecting ornaments at the Stuttgart Christmas Market ; Right: Assortment of Christmas decorations ©GNTB

Dresden Christmas Market

Frankfurt Christmas Market

Augsburg Christmas Market © Bayern

Frankfurt Christmas MarketDay 1 | Frankfurt – Erfurt – LeipzigDepart Frankfurt in the morning, driving to Eisenach, dominated by the Wartburg Castle. Afterwards, continue to a cultural treasure, Weimar, where famous people like Goethe, Schiller, Liszt and Richard Strauss lived. Continue to Leipzig where you fi nd one of the largest Christmas Markets, located in front of the ancient Town Hall. Marvel at the 25-yard Christmas Tree or stroll by the stalls with hand-crafted gifts from the region. Enjoy a very informal German-style snack with bratwurst and mulled wine at one of the food stalls. Overnight at Ramada City Centre Hotel, Park Hotel or similar.

CHRISTMAS DELIGHT4 Days / 3 Nights - Escorted Coach Tour

Price Includes:• Coach transportation

as per itinerary• 3 nights at selected fi rst class

and superior tourist class hotels, room with private facilities and breakfast daily. Hotels listed are subject to change.

• Welcome Snack, Leipzig Christmas Market (local speciality)

• Farewell Dinner in Plauen• Entrance fees, tickets and other

services at: − Wartburg Castle, Eisenach − Porcelain Manufactory, Meissen

• Professional bilingual English/Spanish speaking tour guide throughout the tour

• Baggage handling (1 piece per person)

• Service charges and taxes

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Day 4 | Plauen – Bamberg – Frankfurt This morning travel through the Franconian forest to Bamberg. The city has an Old Town, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the Cathedral and the former Benedictine Abbey of Michaelsberg. Walk through the pedestrian-zone around the Cathedral where the Bamberg Christmas Market is located. Travel through the hills of Franconia reaching Frankfurt in the late afternoon. (B)

Handmade decorations at the Christmas Markets

Christmas Delight 4 days / 3 nights - Prices from

Depart Frankfurt $664 $792 $610

Senior (60+) $635 $765 $581

Departs Frankfurt on Wed/Sun: 4 Dec, 8 Dec 2013

GERMANY is one of the most stable and progressive countries in the world, boasting the largest national

economy in the European Union and an enviably high quality of life! It also happens to be a country that is

home to an wealth of cultural riches, a famous beer and wine industry and 27 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

There are a wealth of prime German tourist destinations as well, including several themed tourist routes that

take in the country’s countryside, and which feature notable cultural assets such as Germany’s wine routes,

its historic castles, its famous Black Forest and more!

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Left: Munich Christmas Market; Right: Lebkuchen stand selling biscuits at a Christmas Market

Rothenburg Christmas Market

FESTIVE CHRISTMAS MARKETS7 Days / 6 Nights - Escorted Coach Tour

CHRISTMAS FANTASY11 Days / 10 NightsEscorted Coach Tour

Lake Constance

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Christmas Fantasy11 Days / 10 Nights Prices from

Depart Frankfurt $1915 $2397 $1807

Senior (60+) $1852 $2332 #1743

Depart Frankfurt on Sunday & Wednesday: 1 Dec, 4 Dec 2013


as per itinerary• 6 nights at selected First-Class and

Superior Tourist-Class hotels, room with private facilities with either bath or shower, & breakfast daily. Hotels listed are subject to change.

• Welcome Dinner in Triberg• Farewell Dinner in Nuremburg• Entrance fees, tickets and other

services at: − Neuschwanstein Castle, − Jakobskirche, Rothenburg, − Deep Well & Tower at

Kaiserburg, Nuremberg, − Residence, Würzburg

• Professional bilingual English/Spanish-speaking tour guide throughout the tour



Day 1 | Frankfurt – Black ForestDepart Frankfurt for Heidelberg for a walking tour of the town. Next stop is Baden-Baden. In the afternoon continue on to the Black Forest. Welcome dinner at your hotel. Overnight at Hotel BW Schwarzwald Residenz or similar. (D)

Day 2 | Black Forest – Füssen Journey to the Allgäu Region passing Lake Constance. There are several stops during the trip, one of them is at the Basilica of Birnau. Arrive at Hohenschwangau to see Neuschwanstein Castle! After the guided tour, check-in to Hotel Hirsch, Füssen or similar. (B)

Day 3 | Füssen – Munich Arrive at Oberammergau, home of the Passion Play, stopping at the church in Wies and Benedictine Abbey of Ettal. Continue to Munich. Enjoy a city tour ending at the Christmas Market. Overnight at Hotel Rivoli or similar. (B)

Day 4 | Munich – Salzburg – Munich A full-day excursion to Salzburg. Walking tour through the Old Town, including Mozart’s birthplace, the Getreidegasse and the Cathedral. Explore the city at your leisure; visit the Christmas Market and taste the famous Salzburg sweet, the Mozartkugeln. Overnight at Hotel Rivoli or similar. (B)

Day 5 |Munich – Rothenburg – Nuremberg Journey on the Romantic Road to Rothenburg. After a walking tour including the Jakobskirche, enjoy the Christmas Market and visit the world-famous Christmas Shop. In the afternoon continue to Nuremberg. Overnight at Hotel Park Inn by Radisson or similar. (B)

Day 6 | NurembergJoin the walk to the “Christkindl Market” in Nuremberg. Visit the Kaiserburg Castle before exploring the Christmas Market. Enjoy a dinner in one of the local restaurants. Overnight at Hotel Park Inn by Radisson or similar. (B,D)

Day 7 |Nuremberg – Würzburg – Frankfurt Depart for Würzburg. Enjoy a tour of the Residence and a last visit to a Christmas Market Arrive in Frankfurt in the afternoon. (B)

Combines the Christmas Delight Tour and the Festive Christmas Markets Tour with an additional night in Frankfurt between tours to enjoy a real Christmas fantasy!

Day 1 to 3 On tour Christmas Delight» Frankfurt » Erfurt » Leipzig » Meißen » Dresden » Annaberg » Schneeberg » Plauen » Bamberg » Frankfurt

Day 4 | FrankfurtOvernight in Frankfurt

Day 5 to 11On tour Festive Christmas Markets» Frankfurt » Black Forest » Füssen » Munich » Salzburg » Munich» Rothenburg » Nuremberg » Würzburg » Frankfurt


as per itinerary• 10 nights accommodation in

selected fi rst class and superior tourist class hotels in room with private facilities either with bath or shower, and breakfast daily

• Welcome Snack, Leipzig Christmas Market (local speciality)

• Dinner in the Black Forest Region• Dinner in Plauen• Farewell Dinner in Nuremburg• Entrance fees, tickets and

other services: − Wartburg Castle, Eisenach − Porcelain Manufactory, Meissen − Neuschwanstein Castle − Jakobskirche, Rothenburg − Kaiserburg Castle, Nuremburg − Residence Würzburg

• Professional bilingual English/Spanish speaking tour guide throughout the tour



Drinking mulled wine at the Chrismas fair

Festive Christmas Markets 7 days / 6 nights - Prices from

Depart Frankfurt 1206 1509 1137

Senior (60+) 1160 1469 1097

Departs Frankfurt on Sunday: 1 Dec, 8 Dec 2013

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DAY TOURS FROM LONDONDiscover London with these day tours

WINTER IN LONDON AT 44 CURZON STREETLondon City Apartments

WINTER IN LONDON AT NO. 1 THE MANSIONSLondon City Apartments

UNITED KINGDOM

LONDONEngland’s historic capital was the centre of the British Empire for generations, and is imbued with a sense of history. Modern London has retained its ancient heritage and is wonderful for exploring the origins of Western culture. Traditional attractions amaze and astound even today!

JACK THE RIPPER - EVENING TOUR

LEEDS CASTLE, CANTERBURY & DOVER

CITY OF LONDON AFTERNOON TOUR

WINDSOR CASTLE, STONEHENGE & ROMAN BATHS

Windsor CastleBuilt high above the River Thames, Windsor Castle has been home to the Royal Family for 900 years and is still an Offi cial Residence of the Queen. We visit the magnifi cent State Apartments*, still used for State occasions and Royal receptions. Take some time to explore the castle grounds and the fourteenth-century St. George's Chapel, one of the most beautiful examples of medieval church architecture in England and a burial place of kings and queens, including Henry VIII and his third wife Jane Seymour.

StonehengeClouded in mystery, the ancient stone circle of Stonehenge is an amazing feat of engineering and the most important prehistoric site in England, but beyond its archaeological signifi cance and possible astronomical role, Stonehenge is also a place of spiritual importance.

BathWe also visit the beautiful Georgian City of Bath and take you on a panoramic tour of some of the fi nest architectural sights in Europe, including Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent, the Circus, the Assembly Rooms and the famous Pulteney Bridge. Explore the Roman Baths, built around thermal springs, which have been supplying water for over 2,000 years. Return to London at approx 8.00 pm

Admission to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and the Roman Baths is included in the tour price.

Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Roman Baths T21Prices from:

Adult

Duration: Full Day $123

Departs 7:50 a m. daily except 24-26 Dec 13*Viewing at Windsor Castle is restricted on Sundays.

Leeds Castle, Canterbury & Dover T22Prices from:

Adult

Duration: Full Day $115

Departs 8:45 a.m. Tue-Sat except 24-26 Dec 13

Prices are per person and in Australian Dollars.

City of London Afternoon Tour T2Prices from:

Adult

Duration: 4½ Hours $73

Departs daily 1:00p m. except 16, 24-26 Dec 13 & 1 Jan 14

Jack the Ripper - Evening Tour T5Prices from:

Adult

Duration: 3 hours $45

Departs 7:15 p.m. Sun only (1 Oct 13 to 31 Mar 14)

St Paul’s CathedralA guided tour of Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece - St Paul’s Cathedral - crowned by the magnifi cent dome that is so much a part of the London sky.

The Tower of London, Crown Jewels and Thames River CruiseFounded by William the Conqueror in 1066-7 and enlarged by successive sovereigns, the Tower of London is one of the world’s most-famous and spectacular fortresses. Over the past century it has been a Royal Palace, an armoury and a place of imprisonment and execution. The Beefeaters who guard the Tower will regale you with stories of its past.You have the choice to take the River Cruise and end your tour at Westminster Pier, or take the cruise on another day and return with your guide back to Victoria Station. Finishes at approx 5.30 pm

44 CURZON STREET

44 Curzon Street offers a wide selection of serviced apartments designed

to provide comfort, privacy and excellent value for money. Whether you are

travelling on business or leisure our aim is to provide you with the feeling

that you have your very own home in the heart of London!

NO.1 THE MANSIONS

No.1 The Mansions is an elegant property built at the end of the nineteenth

century, offering a superb selection of extremely comfortable apartments. They

provide a high standard of accommodation with each spacious apartment

individually designed and decorated, with different layouts to suit varied needs.

STUDIOPRICES FROM $253 per studio per night,


STUDIOPRICES FROM $189 per studio per night,


2 BEDROOM APARTMENTPRICES FROM $409 per apartment per night,






Left-to-right: London Eye and Big Ben Clock Tower; Trafalgar Square during the festive season © Visit Britain

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ILLUMINATIONS OF PARISDiscover the delight and magic of Paris by night! See the illuminated monuments in the districts of Concorde Square, Champs-Elysées, Trocadero, Eiffel Tower, Pyramid of the Louvre, Notre- Dame

Paris by Night IP Adult Child

Duration: 2 hours $37 $23

Winter: Departs daily 7:00 p m except 31 Dec 13,

DINNER EIFFEL TOWER, CRUISE & MOULIN ROUGE

Dinner at the 58 Tour Eiffel Restaurant (3-course meal & beverages included), located on the fi rst fl oor of the Eiffel Tower. Dinner is followed by a relaxing scenic Seine River cruise to see the monuments and bridges of Paris. At the end of the evening, the Moulin Rouge fabulous show FÉERIE (2nd Show), with its famous French Can-Can.

Dinner Cruise DECM Adult Child


Departs daily 6:15 p.m. (1 Nov 13 - 31 Mar 14), except special events. Additional departures on request. Price includes one glass of Champagne per person at the Moulin Rouge

GRAND LOUVRE WALKING TOURThe walking tour begins with a stroll through the public area of the Louvre Museum. The visit continues inside the museum where you will see areas such as the Medieval Fortress, the Modern Pyramid, the Egyptian Department. With your guide you will discover several collections ranging from the Ancient Greek statuary to Romantic French paintings. Among the museum’s most famous works are Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo.Grand Louvre Walking Tour GL

Adult Child

Duration: 2½ hours $77 $47

Mon, Fri, Sat & Sun at 9.30 a.m. except on the 1st Sunday of the month 25 Dec 13 & 1 Jan 14.Additional departures: 26 & 27 Dec: 2:15 p m. 28 Dec: 6:30 p.m.

MONTMARTRE & THE LOUVREMontmartre is where numerous artists (Van Gogh, Renoir, Picasso) settled with their families to enjoy the simple country life. Enjoy a guided walking tour of the village and Place du Tertre, and visit the Sacred Heart Basilica (unguided). Spend over an hour on a guided tour of the Louvre, where amongst the many works of art you will see the Venus de Milo, the Winged Victory and Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa.Montmarte & The Louvre ML

Adult Child

Duration: 4½ hours $108 $65

Departs: Mon, Wed & Fri 2:00 p.m. except special events. Please note: On Mondays the Louvre tour is completed before travelling to Montmartre. Wed & Fri are possible to stay longer at the Louvre.

DAY TOURS FROM PARISDiscover Paris with these day tours

VERSAILLES APARTMENTSVersailles represents the grandeur of classical French architecture. The extravagant decoration of the entire site refl ects the will of King Louis XIV. The tour includes a guided visit to the reception area of the beautifully decorated State Apartments (Hall of Mirrors and Queen’s Apartments) with free time to stroll around the palace in the French gardens (entrance fees are included).

Versailles Apartments VA Adult Child


Departs 8:45 a.m., 2:00 p.m. Daily except Mon, 1st Sunday of the month, 25 Dec 13 & 1 Jan 14

WINTER IN PARIS AT THE VICTORIA PALACE 3 Days / 2 Nights - Paris City Package

WINTER IN PARIS AT CITADINES PRESTIGE 3 Days / 2 Nights - Paris Apartment Package

Price includes• 2 nights accommodation at the

4-star Victoria Palace Hotel in room with private facilities and breakfast daily

• Cruise & Illuminations Tour* (4 hours) − One-hour cruise on the Seine,

ticket included − Tour the city in a coach with

recorded commentary and individual headphones


Price includes• 2 nights accommodation at the

4-star Citadines Prestige Saint-Germain-des-Pres Apart’hotel in room with private facilities

• Cruise & Illuminations Tour* (4 hours) − One-hour cruise on the Seine,

ticket included − Tour the city in a coach with

recorded commentary and individual headphones


Winter in Paris at the Victoria Palace 3 days / 2 nights - Prices from

1 Nov - 27 Dec 2013 $450

02 Jan - 31 Mar 2014 $476

* Tour excludes 24 Dec 2013

Prices are per person in AUD

Winter in Paris at Citadines Prestige Saint-Germain-des-Pres3 days / 2 nights - Prices from

1 Nov - 8 Dec 2013 $399

9 Dec 2013 - 31 Mar 2014 $368

* Tour excludes 24 Dec 2013

Prices are per person in a Premier Studio.

Victoria Palace Hotel, Room

Exterior, Victoria Palace

Exterior, Citadines Prestige Saint-Germain-des-Pres

Apartment, Citadines Prestige Saint-Germain-des-Pres

Apartment, Citadines Prestige Saint-Germain-des-Pres

The Victoria Palace Hotel has been a landmark on the Left Bank since 1913 and served as a Parisian home to such major fi gures as the Irish writer James Joyce and the Italian painter Giorgio de Chirico. It has 62 spacious and luxurious guest rooms, junior suites and one bedroom suites. The hotel remains faithful to a very traditional idea of Parisian elegance.

Citadines Prestige Saint-Germain-des-Pres ParisLocated in the heart of Paris in one of its most-attractive districts, this Apart’hotel sits on the banks of the Seine opposite the Pont-Neuf. This establishment offers 204 fully-furnished apartments. Rooms feature private facilities with hairdryer, a fully-equipped separate kitchen area with stove, microwave/grill, dishwasher and fridge, TV with satellite channels, safe deposit box and direct-line phone.

FRANCEP A R I Sis one of the most-fascinating cities in Europe! Known as the ‘City of Light’, the beauty of Paris is overwhelming and its architectural and artistic heritage combine to make any visit an unforgettable experience!

Left-to-right: Louvre museum at night, Paris at night, Parisian Christmas Markets © Paris Tourism

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PRAGUE | MAMAISON RESIDENCE BELGICKA APARTMENT

ROME | TRIANON BORGO PIO APARTMENT

BUDAPEST | ADINA BUDAPEST APARTMENT

HUNGARY

BUDAPESTis divided in two by the majestic Danube River. Buda is the centre of culture and the coffee-house society of the city, while Pest houses the business and shopping districts. A cosmopolitan capital with a long rich and fascinating history!

SWITZERLAND

ZURICH

BUDAPEST GRAND CITYCommence from the Chain Bridge. Drive over Margaret Bridge to Buda where a stop introduces (on foot) the Castle District area. Highlights of the walking tour include: Matthias Church and the Fishermen’s Bastion, Gellért Hill. Drive across Elisabeth Bridge to Pest. Visit the Central Market Hall, followed by the largest Synagogue in Europe and the City Park. Drive past Europe’s largest thermal spa, the Budapest Zoo and stop at the Heroes’ Square. Continue to downtown Pest, pass the Opera House and St Stephen’s Basilica. Visit the neo-gothic House of Parliament (guided tour included). The tour ends in the city centre.

Budapest Grand City T1 Adult Child

Price from $47 $24

Duration: 4½ hours; Winter: Departs 10:00 a m. Wed-Sun (1 Nov - 31 Dec 13 & 1 Jan - 31 Mar 14)

WINTER IN BUDAPESTApartment & Day Tour

DAY TOURS FROM ZURICH

Parliament House at night, BudapestCharles Bridge, Prague

Colosseum, Rome Zuirch

WINTER IN PRAGUEApartment & Day Tour

WINTER IN ROMEApartment & Day Tour

PRAGUE GRAND CITY TOURDuring the tour, you will be given information about Golden Prague’s historic monuments - the State Opera, the National Museum, Wenceslas Square, the Charles Square & Prague Castle. Take a walk around the Castle Courtyards where you will see St. Vitus Cathedral. The bus will take you across the Vltava River to the Old Town, St. Nicholas Church, the Týn Cathedral and the Old Town Hall with its astronomical clock (Horloge) and apostles. Tour ends in the city centre.

Prague Grand City T1 Adult Child

Price from $41 $22

Duration: 3½ hours, Departs daily 9:30 a.m. & 2 p m. (1 Jan 14 - 31 Mar 14)

PRAGUE is a city known for its ‘thousand spires’, its medieval Old Town, the famous Charles Bridge, Hradcany Castle with its superb views of the town, and its many breweries. A city of immense beauty and diversity – one visit will not suffice!

The eternal city of Rome opens for the visitor as a living museum.

With a view of the Alps on the horizon, Zürich offers a mixture of attractions.

C Z E C HREPUBLIC

ITALYROME

Surrounded by parks and gardens, only a short walk to central Prague offering 30 modern apartments featuring fully equipped kitchenettes, a DVD player, a Hi-fi system and free Wi-Fi.

Located on a quiet street between Castel Sant’Angelo and the Vatican City, the Aparthotel offers 45 spacious self-catering apartments with modern furnishings, a fully equipped kitchen, satellite TV, and a private bathroom.

Located in the historic heart of the city and just a short walk from the Danube, this Apart’hotel combines style with comfort. 97 spacious, air-conditioned and fully serviced rooms and apartments with a kitchen/kitchenette.

ZURICH CIRCLE TOUR

This tour incorporates the unique “Classic Trolley“, and a cruise on a lake boat. Discover the sights of Zurich aboard the unique ‘Classic Trolley’. Following your city tour, at the lake piers you will board a modern lake cruise ship for an unaccompanied 1.5 hour cruise on Lake Zurich. Relax on board while passing lakeside villages, towns snuggling at the foot of vineyard-clad hills, numerous swimming areas and stately villas. Enjoy the fresh lake air and the views of the city as well as the snow-covered Glarner Mountains in the other direction.

Zurich Circle Tour Adult Child

Duration: 3½-4 hours $46 $23

Departs 12 p.m. (21 Oct 13 - 31 Mar 14)

JUNGFRAUJOCH - TOP OF EUROPE

Discover the Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe at 3454m. This coach-tour takes you to the Bernese Oberland. After a brief stop in Interlaken, arrive at Lauterbrunnen where you board the cogwheel train for a mountain train trip via Kleine Scheidegg at the foot of the Eiger North Face to Jungfraujoch! Visit the Ice Palace, experience the panoramic view from the Sphinx Observation Terrace overlooking the Aletsch Glacier and the peaks of the neighbouring countries. The down-hill trip takes you to Grindelwald where your coach awaits for the return to Zurich. Arrive in Zurich at approx. 8 p.m

Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe - From Zurich

Adult Child

Duration: At least 11½ hours $248 $124

Departs Zurich 8:30 am. Fri-Sun (1 Dec 13 - 31 Mar 14)

CALL RESERVATIONS 1300 65 10 65 TO BOOK ACCOMMODATION FOR CZECH REPUBLIC, HUNGARY, ITALY AND SWITZERLAND

Mamaison Residence BelgickaPrices from

Prices From

Studio $132

1 Bedroom Executive $201

1 Bedroom Deluxe $255

Prices are per apartment per night, low season.

Trianon Borgo Pio Prices From

Studio $187

1 Bedroom Apartment $343



Adina BudapestPrices from

Prices From

Studio $153



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Booking Conditions1 Goods and Services Tax – GSTDoes not apply to overseas arrangements such as hotels, tours, hire cars but does apply to service fees charged in Australia, such as amendment and cancellation fees. Where applicable, GST is included in the prices quoted.

2 Brochure ValidityThis brochure is valid from 1 June 2013 to 31 March 2014, except where indicated otherwise elsewhere in this brochure.

3 Deposits and Final PaymentsA non-refundable deposit, per adult, of A$165 for land-only bookings, A$330 for coach tours & rail packages and A$440 for air and land packages, is payable at time of placing your booking. In the event where your booking request cannot be confi rmed, we will refund your deposit in full. Final payment is due 45 days before your departure date from Australia. If we receive your booking request within 45-21 days prior to your departure, on confi rmation we require fi nal payment within seven working days. If your booking is placed within 21 days but no later then 10 working days from your departure date from Australia we require full payment in advance to confi rm your booking. If payments are not received by the due date specifi ed on your invoice your booking maybe repriced or cancelled. Late payments may also incur urgent processing fee of A$33 per fi le.

4 Single Room SupplementSingle occupancy of a room by choice or circumstance is subject to the applicable supplement as charged by the service provider.

5 Individual Rail BookingsA minimum fee of A$33 per booking will be levied on all point-to-point European rail bookings, and seat reservations.

6 Booking and Amendment FeesPLEASE NOTE: Booking fees are applicable for one-night stays and when no accommodation has been booked with requested service. Prior to document issue: One change permitted without penalty (excludes airline, rail or other services where an amendment may be treated as a cancellation). Subsequent amendments will attract a fee of A$33 per fi le, per amendment. An amendment is a change to an existing booking and not a transfer to another tour, where cancellation fees may apply. Correct names: To avoid any possible inconvenience or denial of service, it is important that the booking name given to Holidays on Location is exactly as shown in your passport. Any name, initial or spelling change will incur an A$33 fee per change. After documentation is issued or fi nals have been paid, an A$44 fee for any change will be incurred.

7 Late BookingsBookings made within 10 working days or less before departure from Australia will incur a charge of $33 per booking. Please note that certain products may incur late fees for bookings made later than 10 working days before departure, or may incur a higher fee. Late bookings will only be accepted when full payment is received by Holidays on Location at time of reservation.

8 Unused ServicesHolidays on Location does not authorise employees of overseas suppliers to promise refunds to clients.

9 InvoicesAll confi rmed bookings will be issued with an invoice detailing all services booked. It is the responsibility of the booking agent to ensure that all details are correct and all related cancellation conditions are communicated and understood by the client.

10 CancellationsShould you or any member of your party be forced to cancel your travel arrangements you must advise your travel agent or Holidays on Location in writing.

The following charges (including GST where applicable) will apply;

If you cancel prior to 45 days before departure from confi rmed arrangements detailed on your invoice, the following deposits listed below will not be refundable nor can be credited to any other booking:

Accommodation & Sightseeing Services A$165 per person

Coach Tours & Rail Packages A$330 per person

Air & Land Bookings A$440 per person

Cancellations within 45 days of departure: The specifi ed non-refundable deposits as above plus any charges levied by hotels, rail services, ground operators, airlines and your Travel Agent, up to 100% of the total cost of travel arrangements, except Coach Tours, Hiking and Cycling Tours, Rail Packages, Point-to-Point Rail Tickets, Seat Reservations for Rail Travel, Rail Passes, Car Hire, Theatre and Concert Tickets, Airline Tickets where different terms and conditions apply.

Product 60+

days

59-35

days

34-15

days

14-0

days

Coach Tours $330 30% 50% 100%

Hiking/Cycling $165 25% 50% 100%

Rail Packages $165 30% 50% 100%

Point-to-Point Rail Tickets:Refunds where applicable, will be paid on a point-to-point rail ticket (except advance purchase tickets, where no refund applies once confi rmed) provided the ticket is stamped as cancelled by any rail station in Europe, and is returned to our offi ce prior to date of travel, in the original jacket of issue. Refunds and exchanges are subject to a minimum 20% cancellation fee.

Seat Reservations for Rail Travel:After issue of ticket, non-refundable.

Rail Passes:Refunds where applicable, will be paid if a pass is returned to our offi ce totally unused and unvalidated by a rail station, and in the original jacket of issue. This must be done before the fi rst day of validity of the pass, and within six months of the issue date. Refunds and exchanges are subject to a minimum 20% cancellation fee.

Rail Passes cannot be refunded or reissued if lost or stolen.

Car Hire:Scale of Cancellation Charges. Note that no refund is possible after car pick-up.

72 hours prior 71-48 hours 47-24 hours Within 24 hours

No fee 2 days rental 2-4 days rental 4 days plus *

*4 days rental charge plus any other charges imposed by

the car hire company or the value of total rental, whichever,

may apply.

Theatre and Concert Tickets:Non-refundable from date of order (full payment is required before placing the booking).

Airline Tickets:Airlines apply different Cancellation Conditions to airfares purchased in conjunction with land arrangements depending on time and reason of cancellation. Please ask your Travel Agent for details.

Important Note: No refund will be made on any pre-booked hotels, apartments, villas, homestays, transfers, transport and museum cards, cultural tickets, pre-paid restaurant bookings, city transport cards, day tours (no-show: no-refund) or other travel not used for whatever reason. No refund will be available for cancellations after holiday package has commenced or in respect of any tours, accommodation, rail, meals or any other services not utilised.

11 Invoice Errors & Omissions (E&OE)The right is reserved to correct any errors in rates quoted or calculated for any service notwithstanding that the invoice may have been paid in full.

12 Travel DocumentsAll travel documents (including hotel vouchers) should be handled by the passenger with the utmost care. In general, travel documents will be issued in Australia. In some instances, travel documents will be exchanged on arrival at an International Airport, rail station or at check-in at the hotel. However, if the request for delivery (in case of a late booking) is instigated by Travel Agent or client, a private delivery fee of between A$33 and A$165 (GST inclusive) will apply, depending on the delivery address. No refund will be processed for unused vouchers. Lost or stolen or destroyed travel documents (rail, transport, theatre, concert, special events, museum, exhibit or sightseeing tickets) cannot be replaced or refunded. Note carefully: Principals will only accept an offi cial Holidays on Location voucher or their own voucher validated by Holidays on Location.

13 Extra ServicesHolidays on Location and its associated representatives in Europe will not accept responsibility nor approve requests to pay for additional charges for extra services requested by clients and not included in our fi nal invoice. It is your responsibility to settle these charges, if any, before departure including parking and other fi nes or fees incurred when a rental vehicle is used.

14 Extra Hotel Nights or Car Rental DaysThe special rates shown are available only when booked and paid in advance of your departure from Australia. Should you wish to obtain extra nights or additional days car rental when overseas, the cost will be at the local rates and cannot be booked through Holidays on Location.

15 Costs Not IncludedItineraries, packages and products do not include cost of travel from your home town to the city from which you are departing and the destination country you are travelling to overseas. You are also responsible for the cost of your passport, visas, airport taxes (where not specifi ed to be included in the package), government and local authority charges where applicable, excess baggage costs, insurance and items of a personal nature such as telephone calls, laundry, taxis outside of regular transfers provided, postage and communication costs, drinks, room service or meals, unless specifi ed.

16 Changes to Prices and ItinerariesSelling prices were calculated on exchange rates current as at 27th May 2013. All costs are subject to change at any time by the principals and/or because of currency fl uctuations. No surcharges in respect of cost or currency deterioration will be made once full payment for your arrangements has been received. This guarantee does not apply to any taxes, charges or levies imposed by any government or their agencies or to errors or omissions. In exchange for these guarantees, no refund will be made if costs are reduced. The range of products featured in this brochure are offered at the selling prices shown on each page but prices printed do not imply that similar products may or may not be available at a lower price if obtained direct, however, payment sent overseas by travellers is excluded from the protection provided by Travel Agent Licensing and the Travel Compensation Fund. If we are forced to change your booking or part of it for reasons beyond our control, for instance if a European rail service changes its timetable or a hotelier overbooks his hotel accommodation, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary and will give you, or cause to be given to you, notice of these changes and provide you with alternative products or services of similar standard.

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17 Hotel DescriptionsDescriptions featured are based on current international hotel guides and contractual agreements provided by the hotels and suppliers. Any facilities shown as included are subject to change at any time. Please note that air-conditioning is not a common standard in Europe.

18 Room and Bedding GuidePrices in this brochure are based on existing bedding in the room. Request for particular bedding arrangements must be made at the time of booking. A twin room can be either a room with two single beds or one double bed (either one double or two single mattresses). Triple room rates can apply to either a full-sized triple room built to take three beds or to a twin / double room with an extra roll-away bed. The provision of hotel rooms is on a Run-of-House basis, unless otherwise specifi ed. Particular room types e.g. interconnecting, twin vs double, can be requested but cannot be guaranteed.

19 ChildrenCosts vary according to the number of adults, ages of children travelling together, and accommodation selected. We will be pleased to quote on the required arrangements.

20 Specifi ed Meal ServicesMeal inclusions specifi ed in accommodation packages are based on set menus offering a choice of meal options.

21 Car RentalEach vehicle is supplied under the terms and conditions of the contractor. Rental inclusions will be detailed on the invoice we provide to your Travel Agent. Specifi c car types cannot be guaranteed. Rental vehicles cannot be taken into some European countries.

22 Hotel Check-in and Vehicle RentalsValidation of a current credit card will be required by the hotel and hire car companies on check-in/car pick-up. For certain hire car categories, 2 valid credit cards are required.

23 Tours, Excursions & SightseeingThese are provided by motor coach (regular services) and include the services of a tour escort when indicated and/or local tourist guides whenever necessary. Both the tour escort and the local guides will conduct the tours in more than one language. The tour company reserves the right to make changes to the tour programme, without notice.

24 Passports, Visas, Vaccinations and BaggageYour Travel Agent will have full details of current requirements. Holidays on Location is not responsible for advising you of health, visa or passport requirements and is not liable for any loss or exposure incurred by your failure to comply with any such requirements.

25 Pre-Departure ContactIt is essential that you supply a contact telephone number where you can be reached, within 24 hours prior to your departure from home.

26 Special Events, Festivals & Trade FairsBookings which run over special events, festivals and trade fairs, may incur higher prices and cancellation fees.

27 Maps and PhotographsMaps are shown for general information and may not necessarily refl ect actual routing, location or services provided. Photographs show places in the geographic areas, but are not necessarily included in the itineraries or tours. Hotel room photographs may not be specifi c to the actual room occupied.

28 LuggageThe luggage allowance for transfers from airport/rail station to city hotel by multi-stop shuttle service, private car or mini-van applicable is one suitcase per person, weighing not more than 30kgs, to be stored in the rack provided in the shuttle or the boot of the car. Oversize or additional pieces will not be carried by the booked transport vehicle. In such a case, alternate arrangements must be made locally with the driver, and any additional cost settled on the spot. If you are planning to take additional cases with you, please tell us, so that arrangements can be made and the additional fees settled in advance. Holidays on Location will not accept billings beyond the contracted services.

29 Travel InsuranceWe strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of deposit and other cancellation charges, baggage and medical expenses.

30 Booking ArrangementsAll booking arrangements can be made through your Travel Agent and the person making the booking shall be deemed to have accepted the Booking Conditions on behalf of all persons named in the booking. The contract will be governed by and subject to the Booking Conditions and to the general information contained in this brochure. No variation to the Booking Conditions shall be of any effect unless made in writing and with the authority of the directors of Holidays on Location. All communications from us will be sent to your Travel Agent. Your Travel Agent shall, on receipt of any monies, hold such monies for each and every person named in the booking until that booking is confi rmed at which time, those monies shall be remitted to us.

31 About CostsFor each product or package in Holidays on Location 2013 brochures and web pages, included in the selling price are charges to cover costs of research, reservations from travel agents in Australia and from Australia to Europe, postage, courier charges, facsimile, telephone, bank charges, currency transfers, documentation, itinerary preparation, brochure production, printing, brochure distribution, advertising and remuneration to Travel Agents. No break-up of costs is supplied. Receipt of your deposit signifi es your acceptance of these normal commercial costs and reservation fees paid to our overseas associates.

32 Consumer ProtectionHolidays on Location is a registered brand name used by Majestic International Travel Service Pty Ltd which holds a Travel Agent’s Licence (30186), is a member of the Travel Compensation Fund, keeps all client monies in a separate bank account, and is a member of ASTA, the American Society of Travel Agents and AFTA, the Australian Federation of Travel Agents. All monies received by Holidays on Location are, as required by law, deposited on your behalf into a trust account as client monies in the name of Holidays on Location with the National Australia Bank, our bankers. We will be entitled to keep any interest earned on such monies. It is a condition of confi rmation of your booking and acceptance of your deposit in respect of your booking that all monies paid by you to us through your Travel Agent whether by way of a deposit or otherwise in respect of your booking, may be disbursed by us, as and when we see fi t or in respect of the services to be provided or fees payable relating to your booking and the payment of a deposit or otherwise for your booking shall be deemed to be a direction to disburse such monies aforesaid.

33 Our ResponsibilityHolidays on Location and/or its associated companies or agents, give notice that they act as booking agents only for the persons or companies providing products and/or services and all receipts, tickets, voucher coupons or exchange orders are issued subject to the terms and conditions of such products and/or services. Holidays on Location and/or its associated companies or agents, do not accept any responsibility for loss or injury to persons or property whether by negligence or misadventure by the principal contracted to provide the products and/or services.

Holidays on Location and/or its associated companies or agents, are not liable for any delays, omissions, irregularities, illness, injuries, strikes, civil disturbances, wars, quarantines, fl oods or force majeure interfering with, altering, or adding to the cost of the products and/or services booked. Holidays on Location and/or its associated companies or agents, are not liable for any dissatisfaction the client may have with persons or companies providing or offering the products and/or services. The above exclusions of liability are subject to any statutory liability which may not be excluded by law. Holidays on Location and/or its associated companies or agents, do their best to make sure your arrangements are as agreed, however cannot represent or guarantee the standard, class or fi tness for purpose of the product and or service.

Holidays on Location and/or its associated companies or agents, only accept liability for, and only to the extent of, any loss or damage sustained as a result of its negligence or that of its employees. We are not liable for any act or omission or default, whether negligent or otherwise, of airlines, coach operators, shipping and rail companies, hoteliers or other persons providing products and/or services in connection with the product and/or services pursuant to a contract between them and yourselves and over whom we have no direct and exclusive control.

Holidays on Location and/or its associated companies or agents, are not liable in contract or in tort (actionable wrong) for any injury, damage, loss, delay, additional expenses or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly by force majeure or other events which are beyond our control, or which are not preventable by reasonable diligence on our part including, but not limited to war, civil disturbance, fi re, fl oods, unusually severe weather, acts of God, acts of Government of any other authorities, accidents to or failure of machinery or equipment or industrial action (whether or not involving our employees and even through such action may be settled by agreeing to demands of a labour group).

It is the responsibility of the passenger to ensure that he or she is in possession of the proper travel documents and that they are in compliance with the current government and transport companies’ regulations. The right is reserved to modify the itinerary in any way considered necessary or desirable or to change any reservation, and/or means of conveyance, without notice and for any reason whatsoever. The right is also reserved to cancel or withdraw any tour, or any booking made for a passenger, or to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of a tour, for any reason whatsoever. No refunds can be made in respect of accommodation and meals not utilised and under no circumstances can refunds be authorised for tours and sightseeing excursions not undertaken.

34 Consumer ClaimsAttempts should be made in the fi rst instance to rectify any diffi culties directly with the hotel management, our local representative or supplier. Should any diffi culties not be resolved as they occur and you wish to lodge a claim, this must be made in writing with supporting documentation within 30 days of your return to Australia. The claim should be lodged through your Travel Agent.

35 Law of contractThe Terms and Conditions published herein are governed by the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia, except when federal or other legislation takes precedence.

YOUR DESTINATION SPECIALIST

I teg i y & Comm tme t

YOUR TRAVEL AGENT

HOLIDAYS ON LOCATION Destination SpecialistsLevel 5, 1 Princess Street, Kew Vic 3101 Australia

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YOUR DESTINATION SPECIALISTATTRACTIONS, CITY STAYS, COACH TOURING, RA L, SKIING, SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

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