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Dear Friends,
Thank you for your interest in the Austria & Germany tour, October 2 – 10, 2016. This fabulous tour will be
hosted by Ralph Hipp, Anchor.
You'll appreciate these included Holiday Vacations Extra Value Features:
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Roundtrip transportation from Topeka to Kansas City
Roundtrip airfare from Kansas City to Munich
Excellent hotel accommodations featuring four nights in Kitzbühel, two nights in the Bavarian Alps and
one night in Munich
Austria & Germany highlights including Innsbruck, Salzburg, the Bavarian Alps and Oberammergau
Intriguing attractions including Mirabell Gardens, a classic steam powered train in the Austrian Alps and
a scenic cruise on Lake Achensee
15 excellent meals featuring a Tyrolean dinner and show
A professional Holiday Vacations Tour Director who will accompany you throughout the tour
Expert European Driver/Guides for our tours and sightseeing
Guaranteed prices upon receipt of your deposit
$100 Travel Voucher for use on a future Holiday Vacations tour
There's no better way to experience the dramatic landscapes and culture of the Bavarian and Austrian Alps
than with Holiday Vacations. Our 43 years of experience and dedication to personalized service will assure you
that this 9-day tour will exceed your expectations. Holiday Vacations' inclusive attractions, sightseeing, many
meals and all accommodations as listed in our tour itineraries offer our guests extraordinary value.
Due to the tremendous interest, we anticipate this tour to sell out quickly - book today! A risk-free deposit of
only $200 will reserve your space and is fully refundable prior to final payment date. We look forward to
having you travel with us!
Sincerely,
Courtney Nelson
Tour Consultant Manager
Holiday Vacations
1-800-826-2266
9 days | A ll a ir fa r e included!
Austria &
Germany
October 2 - 10, 2016
with host RALPH HIPP,
Anchor
Local Departur e • LOW DEPOSIT • GUARA NTEED PRICES
Ralph Hipp
Ralph Hipp has
worked in radio and
television since the
early 1970s, starting
as a teenaged
radio announcer in
Gainesville, Florida
during his time as a
journalism student
at the University of Florida. His television
reporting began in Jacksonville and
Orlando, Florida before trying his hand
as a sportscaster in Richmond, Virginia
and even at KDVV-FM in Topeka during
the late 70s. His radio work there eventually
helped him land the nightly news anchor
job at WIBW-TV where he began on the
10:00 p.m. news more than 25 years ago.
Today, Ralph enjoys welcoming Northeast
Kansans back to his famous “red couch”
talk show that returned last October. In
his television work in the Midwest, Ralph
has covered political leaders such as
Ronald Reagan, Mikhail Gorbachev and
Bill Clinton. The most fun came from his
interviews with television stars like Ed
Asner from the “Mary Tyler Moore Show,”
William Christopher of “M*A*S*H” or Gary
Sandy of “WKRP in Cincinnati” which also
starred WIBW-TV alum Gordon Jump.
Ralph enjoys the daily work of delivering
the news, helping their young journalists
get better, interviewing people from all
over the area, and highlighting outstanding
efforts of “Good Kids” around Topeka.
Ralph and his wife Sheila are veteran
Holiday Vacationers, leading Kansans
to Ireland, British Columbia, Alaska, New
England, Austria & Germany, Paris and
Yosemite & Coastal
California. They
welcome you on
this exciting trip to
Austria & Germany.
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Innsbruck
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Motorcoach
Flights
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Additional dates are also available
Dramatic landscapes, quaint villages and imperial cities
capture the culture of the Bavarian and Austrian Alps.
FLY TO MUNICH
Relax and enjoy the overnight flight
to Germany. Dinner is served on board.
Day 2: tour k itzbühel
Upon arrival in Munich, we meet our
European Guide and Driver. Enjoy the
leisurely drive to the mountainous
region of Kitzbühel, Austria. Unpack
and settle in for four delightful nights at
our comfortable hotel. Tonight we are
guests at a WIBW Welcome Dinner. D
Day 3: innsbruck
Our sightseeing today features the
Tyrolean ski capital of Innsbruck.
Surrounded by dramatic mountain
landscapes and picturesque villages,
Innsbruck has been the site of two
Winter Olympics, most recently in
1976. Narrow, twisting streets and tall
houses built in the Late Gothic style
reflect the city’s medieval past. During
our visit to Innsbruck, we have time to
browse and shop as well as look for
exquisite pieces of Austrian Crystal.
Sightseeing includes the Court Church,
one of the most impressive monuments
in Europe. This structure houses the
empty tomb of Maximilian I. We also
see the Goldenes Dachl (“Golden
Roof”), an ornate stone balcony covered
by gilded copper tiles, built in the
15th century. In later days, it was
used by royalty to watch events in
the square below. We return to our
hotel for dinner. B,D
Day 4: D
ISCOV ER sA LZBURG
Located along the Salzach River,
Salzburg is the beautiful city that was
featured in the movie, The Sound of
Classic steam train ride
and Achensee boat cruise
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evening we are special guests at an
old-fashioned Austrian farm where
animals graze in high mountain
pastures and wear cowbells so
they may be easily located. We’ll
also sample meat and cheeses
made fresh on the farm. We then
enjoy a festive Tyrolean dinner
show before returning to our hotel
in Kitzbühel. B,D
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Mirabell Gardens
Music. Salzburg is also known for its
Renaissance and Baroque architecture
and was the birthplace of Mozart in
1756. This morning we visit exquisite
Mirabell Gardens, featuring impressive
landscaping, terraces, marble statues
and fountains. Our sightseeing in
Salzburg continues with a visit to the
Old Town. This picturesque area of
the city is home to quaint, winding
streets and unique shops. Following
our city tour, the remainder of the day
is at leisure before returning to the
hotel in Kitzbühel. B,D
Day 5: UNCOV ER Austr i a
We visit the beautiful mountain setting
of the Berchtesgaden area and tour
a local salt mine. In former times,
salt mines such as this created great
wealth for many nearby cities. This
Golden Roof
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Today includes a classic steam train
ride before we enjoy a memorable boat
cruise on Lake Achensee, the largest
and deepest lake in the Tyrolean Alps.
The trip will be an unforgettable and
romantic experience up to the crystal
clear Lake Achensee. To get there
we’ll have to overcome a mountain
which a train can only accomplish
with the help of cog wheels. Our
accommodations for the next two
evenings are in the Bavarian Alps
area of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. B,D
Day 7: nEUSCH WA NSTEIN CASTLE
We visit Neuschwanstein, one of the
most recognized castles in the world.
Commissioned by King Ludwig II of
Bavaria in the mid-1800’s, its gothic
architecture and majestic setting
is most famous as the inspiration
for Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle.
Later we explore the picturesque
village of Oberammergau nestled
in the Bavarian Alps. The town is
famous for its production of the
Passion Play and its decorative
homes. B,D
Day 8: e x plor e munich
The fun-loving city of Munich
welcomes us today. During a
sightseeing drive we view some
of the city’s landmarks including
the Glockenspiel animated clock
in the Marienplatz. This town
square is the traditional old city
center. Enjoy lunch and free
time this afternoon. Tonight we
share laughter and vacation
highlights with our new friends
at an included Holiday Vacations
Farewell Dinner. B,L,D
Day 9: fond MEMORIES
We return home with memories of
our wonderful alpine adventure. B
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YOUR HOLIDAY VACATIONS
EXPERIENCE INCLUDES
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All airfare
All fuel surcharges, government
fees, airport & departure taxes
(minimum value of $770 per person)
Holiday Vacations Tour Director
Experienced European Guide
Motorcoach and professional Driver
All accommodations
Baggage handling at hotels
$100 travel voucher for a future
Holiday Vacations tour
15 Excellent Meals Featuring
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Daily European breakfast
WIBW Welcome Dinner
Tyrolean dinner and show
Traditional lunch in Munich
Holiday Vacations Farewell Dinner
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All Accommodations Featuring
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4 nights in Kitzbühel
2 nights in the Bavarian Alps
1 night in Munich
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Kitzbühel
Guided tour of Innsbruck
Goldenes Dachl or Golden Roof
Guided tour of Salzburg
Mirabell Gardens
Salt mine tour in Berchtesgaden
Tyrolean farmhouse visit
Classic steam powered train
in the Austrian Alps
Scenic cruise on the Achensee
Bavarian Alps
Oberammergau
Neuschwanstein Castle
Munich
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ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED!
Double...............$4599 per person
Single..................5299 per person
Triple subject to availability
A valid U.S. passport is required for all U.S.
citizens. Passport cards and enhanced
driver’s licenses are NOT acceptable.
Deposit: $200 per person
Final Payment: June 30, 2016
Full refund 96 days prior to departure
Guaranteed Price: Your price is
guaranteed upon receipt of your deposit.
Jewel Cities of the Austrian & Bavarian A lps
innsbruck, Austria
Tyrol’s picturesque capital reveals magnificent alpine
views around every corner. This charming destination
has hosted two winter Olympic Games. Innsbruck
offers a rich variety of architecture, museums and
shopping destinations; successfully blending the city’s
medieval past and modern vivacity. See the famous
Golden Roof, shop for exquisite Austrian crystal
or wander the winding streets of Old Town.
Salzburg, Austria
Discover baroque cathedrals, romantic gardens,
cobbled lanes and the most renowned sites of the
city of Mozart. Featured in The Sound of Music, this
marvelous city is set against the backdrop of Alpine
mountains, pristine lakes and winding rivers. Enjoy
impressive Mirabell Gardens, explore picturesque
Old Town and see Mozart’s birthplace.
Munich, Germany
Explore Bavaria and Germany’s unforgettable city.
We’ll be joined by a local guide as we view Munich’s
major landmarks which include the site of the 1972
Olympic games, the 15th century onion-domed
Frauenkirche and the headquarters for BMW. We’ll
see the Marienplatz where the Glockenspiel tolls as
figures re-enact stories from the 16th century. There
is also time to wander Munich’s city center and visit
the world famous Hofbrauhaus beer hall.
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Departure Point:
Topeka
Capitol Plaza Hotel
1717 Southwest Topeka Blvd
Tansportation provided to/from
Kansas City International Airport
GENERAL INFORMATION
Guaranteed Prices Holiday Vacations’
published tour prices are based on the rates
known at the time of publication and are
expected to be in effect at the time of departure. Once we have received your deposit,
your price is guaranteed, and any subsequent price increase is at our expense.
Reservations Make reservations well in
advance. Space requested by phone will be
held for five business days, pending receipt
of the required deposit by mail, telephone
or in person. Reservations made after the
indicated final payment due date must be
paid in full at the time of reservation.
A Deposit Of $200 Per Person A deposit
must accompany all reservation requests.
Personal check, money order, Discover,
MasterCard or VISA are acceptable forms
of payment. The deposit is fully refundable
prior to the final payment due date.
Hazardous Materials Federal law forbids
the carriage of hazardous materials
aboard aircraft in your luggage or on
your person. A violation can result in
five years imprisonment and penalties
of $250,000 or more (49 U.S.C. 5124).
Hazardous materials include explosives,
compressed gases, flammable liquids
and solids, oxidizers, poisons, corrosives
and radioactive materials. Examples:
Paints, lighter fluid, fireworks, tear gases,
oxygen bottles, and radio-pharmaceuticals. There are special exceptions for
small quantities (up to 70 ounces total)
of medicinal and toilet articles carried in
your luggage and certain smoking materials carried on your person. For further
information contact Holiday Vacations or
visit faa.gov.
Final Payment A balance due date
and amount will be indicated on your tour
invoice deposit receipt. We accept credit
cards but appreciate final payments to
be made by check or money order.
Airport Departure Cities Departure cities
are subject to change due to limited or
discontinued airline service. The availability
of airline seats may be limited from each
departure city. Holiday Vacations reserves
the right to provide ground transportation
to or from a larger or alternate airport.
Special Requests Individual requests must
be made when booking. Requests for (non)
smoking, special dietary needs, and adjoining, handicap accessible or other room
types are subject to confirmation and
cannot be guaranteed.
Departure From Cities Not Listed
You may request a departure from a
city not listed. Holiday’s air department
will determine the feasibility of your
request and advise you of any additional
cost, if applicable.
Surcharges Included Tour prices are
guaranteed and include airfare, federal taxes,
airport security charges, airline segment fees,
airport passenger facility charges and fuel
surcharges, if applicable. International airfare
also includes applicable airport fees and
taxes assessed by individual countries. Airline
luggage fees are an additional charge and
are payable directly to the airlines at check-in.
Land Only Price You may request a land
only price. If the tour is purchased as
land only, it will be your responsibility to
meet the group at the arrival airport at
the time designated by Holiday Vacations.
If you prefer, you can join the tour at the
first night’s hotel. Taxi or other airport
transfer costs are not included for
independent arrival or departure.
CANCELLATION FEES
Should you cancel your tour reservations for any reason, the following cancellation fees will apply:
Motorcoach Tours (no flights)
Notice received
Prior to final payment date
Final payment date to 31 days prior to departure date
30 days to 48 hours prior to departure date
Less than 48 hours prior to departure or after tour departure
Cancellation fee
Full refund
$200
25% of tour price
100% of tour price
Air Tours–Canada & Lower 48 U.S.
Notice received
Prior to final payment date
Final payment date to 35 days prior to departure date 34 days to 48 hours prior to departure date
Less than 48 hours prior to departure or after tour departure
Cancellation fee
Full refund
25% of tour price
50% of tour price
100% of tour price
International & Cruise Tours, Alaska, Rail, Hawaii
Notice received
Prior to final payment date
Final payment date to 46 days prior to departure date
45 days to 8 days prior to departure date
7 days or less to departure or after tour departure
Cancellation fee
Full refund
25% of tour price
50% of tour price
100% of tour price
Note: If you are sharing a room and your partner cancels or leaves the tour en route, you will be
responsible for the difference between the double and single accommodations tour price.
Airline Seating Seat assignments are
controlled by the airline. We will no longer
solicit requests and seating cannot be
guaranteed by Holiday Vacations.
Award Miles Please be advised that some
commercial airlines offer reduced award
miles to travelers booked on a group reservation. Holiday Vacations is happy to submit
your frequent flyer number to the airlines,
but makes no guarantee that full mileage
will be awarded.
Tour Participation The ability to perform
assorted levels of activity while traveling
varies between each individual. Although
we welcome your questions regarding the
amount of activity on any tour, Holiday
Vacations is unable to determine your
travel health and fitness level. Please
consult your doctor with questions when
evaluating your ability to travel.
Persons Needing Special Assistance
Holiday Vacations does not provide personal attendant services. Any disability
requiring special attention should be
reported to us at the time you make your
reservation. We will make reasonable
attempts to accommodate special needs,
but we are not responsible for any denial
of services by carriers, hotels, restaurants,
and other independent suppliers. Travelers
requiring extraordinary assistance must
be accompanied by a companion who
is capable of and totally responsible for
providing the necessary assistance.
Children On Tour Children traveling on
tour must be at least eight years old and
accompanied by an adult.
Reservation Changes Requests for
changes in flight schedules, early or
extended hotel stays or for other eligible
components of the tour should be made
prior to the final payment date. A nonrefundable processing fee of $50 per
person will apply for any change requested prior to the final payment date and
$100 per person for any change requested
on or after the final payment date. These
fees are in addition to any costs or
penalties from suppliers.
Insurance Holiday Vacations recognizes
the value and importance of travel
insurance for our customers. We offer
an optional Travel Protection Plan, which
includes accident and sickness coverage,
baggage protection, trip interruption and
cancellation insurance. An insurance brochure will be sent with your tour invoice
deposit receipt or may be requested in
advance. For your convenience, the insurance premium is included in the balance
Solo Travelers Holiday Vacations
welcomes solo travelers. We will try to
assist in arranging a roommate for any
person wishing to share accommodations
at the double occupancy tour rate. Should
a shared arrangement not be available,
the single price applies.
Triple & Quad These accommodations
are usually in rooms with two double
beds. A rollaway bed or cot is subject
to availability on a request basis.
Reservation Name/Identification
The requirement to collect your date
of birth, gender and full name as it
appears on the government issued
photo identification you will use on
your tour is federally mandated by the
Transportation Security Administration.
TSA’s privacy policy as well as additional
details, can be found at www.tsa.gov
using the keywords Secure Flight.
Passport Required
(FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL)
Your Passport must be valid for 6 months
from the end date of your tour. It is Holiday
Vacations’ policy that all tours traveling
outside of the United States require a valid
U.S. Passport in the form of a Passport
book. Passport cards and enhanced
driver’s licenses are NOT acceptable forms
of identification for any Holiday Vacations
tour traveling outside of the United States.
Tour Documents Tour packets will be
mailed at least ten days before your tour
departure date. This material includes tour
pickup location and time, a tour itinerary,
hotel list and luggage tag.
Gratuities Tips for all the included
features of your tour (baggage handling,
included meals, etc.) will be taken care
of by your Tour Director. Tips for meals
on your own or for other services are
at your discretion. Customary tips for
the Tour Director & Driver are on a
voluntary basis and given individually.
Suggested gratuities will be provided
with your tour documents.
Train Routes & Schedules Please note
that train schedules and/or routes are
subject to change by railroad passenger
services. No liability shall be incurred by
Holiday Vacations for subsequent changes
to train schedules and/or routes.
Cruise Line Charges Additional fees
applied by the cruise lines are not
included in your tour price. These fees
include but are not limited to: daily
service charge for cabin & wait staff,
specialty restaurant cover charges
and optional shore excursions.
handling charge may be collected by
the airlines for each piece over the
designated allowance and for oversize
or overweight baggage.
On tour, each person is allowed
one suitcase which will be handled
for you at hotels. In addition, you may
carry a small bag aboard. Carry-on
articles are the responsibility of each
person. Carry-ons that do not fit in the
overhead compartments may be charged
as an additional piece of luggage.
Additional pieces of luggage will be
handled for you at hotels at a cost
of $4 per bag, per day or at the cost
specified for some tours. Though every
effort will be made to safeguard your
baggage, Holiday Vacations accepts
no liability for loss or damage.
Photography & Video on Tour Holiday
Vacations reserves the right to take photographs and/or videos on any of its tours
and to use such records for promotional
and/or commercial purposes.
Responsibility Tours are arranged and
operated by Holiday Travel, Inc., d/b/a
Holiday Vacations, 2727 Henry Ave.,
P.O. Box 87, Eau Claire, WI 54702. Holiday
Vacations and their agents act only as an
agent for such other parties, firms or corporations providing services herein. No liability
shall be incurred by Holiday Vacations, their
agents, presenters or co-sponsors because
of injury, loss, delay or other complication
experienced by tour participants.
Holiday Vacations reserves the right
to correct printing errors, to make any
changes or alterations in the printed
itineraries, dates, routings, hotels or in
included features prior to or during the
tour, necessary for the smooth and
efficient operation of the tour. The hotels
used may change without notice. Holiday
Vacations reserves the right to accept,
decline or retain any person as a
participant of these tours.
Checked Luggage
(Not to exceed 62” total dimensions)
Carry-On
Purse, Tote, Camera Bag, Backpack
(Not to exceed 8” x 14” x 20”)
Width
Height
due on your tour invoice. Processing fees
for a voluntary change in airport departure or
for other requested changes are not covered
by this insurance. Insurance must be paid for
on or before your final payment due date.
Luggage The cost of checking luggage
with the airlines is the responsibility
of each guest. This cost, if any, will be
charged by the airlines when checking
luggage for your flight and is payable
directly to the airlines. An excess fee or
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United States Tour Operators Association $1 Million Travelers Assistance
Program Holiday Vacations, as an Active Member of USTOA, is required to post
$1 Million with USTOA to be used to reimburse, in accordance with the terms and
conditions of the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program, the advance
payments of Holiday Vacations customers in the unlikely event of Holiday Vacations
bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of business. Further, you should understand
that the $1 Million posted by Holiday Vacations may be sufficient to provide only
a partial recovery of the advance payments received by Holiday Vacations. More
details of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program may be obtained by writing to
USTOA at 345 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1801,
New York, New York 10001, or by email to
[email protected] or by visiting their website at
www.USTOA.com.
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