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Mediterranean
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2016/2017
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Mediterranean
& Middle East
2016/2017
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Air-inclusive Packages
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G Adventures
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Intrepid Travel
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Greece
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Turkey
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Israel
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Egypt
10 | 11
Dubai
12 | 13
Middle East Best Buy Hotels
13
Costa Cruises
14
Royal Caribbean International Cruises 15
Terms and Conditions
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T
ravelVisionisproudtobeassociatedwithsomeoftheworld’s
leadingairlines,servingtheMediterraneanandMiddleEast,
withSouthAfricanAirways,EtihadAirways,EgyptAir,ElAl,
TurkishAirlinesandEmirates.Together,wehavemanagedto
constructthebestvalueformoneypackagesavailable,combining
veryspecialairfaresandunbelievablehotelandtransferrates.
Air-inclusive Packages
The most cost-effective way to travel
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Dubai City
3 Nights from R16159
ReturnairfarefromJohannesburg.
Airporttaxesandfuelsurcharges.
3Nightsatthe3*ArabianParkHotel.
Dailybreakfast.
DesertSafariwithBBQdinner.
Visa.
Alltransfers.
Greece Island Hopping
9 Nights from R27780
ReturnairfarefromJohannesburg
toAthensviaDubai.
Airporttaxesandfuelsurcharges.
3Nightsatthe3*PolisGrandHotel
inAthens.
3Nightsatthe3*YiannakiHotel
inMykonos.
3Nightsatthe3*KallistiHotel
inSantorini.
Dailybreakfast.
Alltransfers.
HighspeedferriesbetweenAthens,
MykonosandSantorini.
EconomyclassfarefromSantorini
toAthens.
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Cairo & Nile Cruise
5 Nights from R17809
ReturnairfarefromJohannesburg
toCairo.
DomesticairfarefromCairotoAswan
andLuxortoCairo.
Airporttaxesandfuelsurcharges.
2Nightsatthe4*OasisResortHotel
inCairo.
Dailybreakfast.
Full-dayEgyptianMuseum,Pyramids
andSphinxTour.
3Nights5*PresidentialNileCruise,
withallmealsandsightseeingtours.
Alltransfers.
Istanbul
5 Nights from R14980
ReturnairfarefromJohannesburg
toIstanbulviaDubai.
Airporttaxesandfuelsurcharges.
5Nightsatthe3*OlimpiyatHotel
inIstanbul.
Dailybreakfast.
Full-dayMosaicsofIstanbulTour.
Alltransfers.
Prices reflected in the tour packages are to be regarded as an indication only and are based
on per person sharing, with low season tariffs and rates of exchange at the time of printing.
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Ask your
Travel Agent
to contact us
for a quotation on
these and other
air-inclusive
packages.
Tel Aviv & Jerusalem
7 Nights from R28470
ReturnairfarefromJohannesburg
toTelAviv.
Airporttaxesandfuelsurcharges.
3Nightsatthe4*MetropolitanHotel
inTelAviv.
4Nightsatthe4*DanJerusalemHotel.
Dailybreakfast.
JerusalemOldandNewCityTour.
Alltransfers.
G Adventures
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National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures
now offer 70 exceptional travel experiences to
50 countries on 6 continents. Contact us for details.
■ Highlights of Jordan
(Classic) DWHJ
(Marine) ETVF
8 Days
From: R15355
Fethiye – Göcek Adasi – Tersane Adasi – Ekincik
Marmaris – Bozukkale – Bozburun – Datça –
Knidos – Bodrum
Highlights:Discovertinyvillagesand
secludedislandswithdesertedbeaches
/Swiminclearturquoisewaters,learn
tosailacatamaran,hikethroughancient
ruins,marvelattheancientrocktombs
inDalyanandsailintotheancientport
ofBodrum/7Nightsonboardasmall
yachtwith4twin/doublebedcabins,2
bathroomsand2showers/Fullylicensed
skipperandsnorkellingequipment/Afood
kittyofapproximatelyEuro75perweek,
willbearrangedbytheskipperforsmall
essentials.
Departures: 22 May, 10 & 30 Aug 2016.
■ Sailing Croata
(Marine) ECVD
8 Days
From: R15529
Dubrovnik – Korčula – Split
Highlights:Discoversecludedislandsand
desertedbeaches/ExploreKorcula–the
birthplaceofMarcoPolo/Wanderthe
forestedparadiseofMljetNationalPark/
ConnectwithhistoryatDiocletian’sPalace
inSplit/Enjoythenightlifewhilemeeting
newfriends/7Nightsonboardasmall
yachtwith4twin/doublebedcabins,3
bathroomsand2showers/Fullylicensed
skipperandsnorkellingequipment/Afood
kittyofapproximatelyEuro80perweek,
willbearrangedbytheskipperforsmall
essentials.
Departures: Tuesday and Saturdays from
3 May to 8 Oct 2016.
G Adventures
8 Days
From: R11539
Amman – Jerash – Dead Sea – Madaba – Mt.
Nebo – Petra – Wadi Rum – Aqaba – Amman
Highlights:Exploreancientcitiesand
crusadercastles/RelaxattheDeadSea
/Campovernightinthedesert/Visitthe
ancientrock-cutcityofPetra/6Nightsin
hotelsorPensionsand1nightinaBedouin
desertcamp/7Breakfastsand1dinner/
Jerashentranceandguidedtour/DeadSea
visit/Madabamosaicsguidedtour/Mt
Neboentrance/KarakCastleguidedtour/
Petradaypassandlocalguide/WadiRum
jeepexcursion/Transportationbyprivate
van,4x4pickuptruckandwalking.
Departures: Saturdays from 7 May 2016 to
23 Dec 2017.
■ Sailing Turkey
Intrepid Travel
Small groups, big adventures!
■ Morocco Uncovered
■ Sail Greece
(Comfort) XMKC
(Original) ZSRR
biggestoutdoorfoodmarket/Getlostin
thesouqsandbargain‘tilblueintheface
intheDjemaael-Fnasquare/1Nightina
DesertCamp,2NightsinaGite,1Nightin
aGuesthouseand8NightsinHotels/12
Breakfastsand3dinners/Transportation
inaminivanandprivatebus/Optional
activitiesavailable.
Departures: Selected days from 8 May to
22 Dec 2016.
8 Days
From: R14995
Santorini – Ios – Small Cyclades – Amorgos –
Naxos – Mykonos
Highlights:Enjoystunningcoastalviews
inSantorini/Swiminthewarmturquoise
watersofftheislandofAmorgos/Eat
freshseafoodofftheboatatatavernain
SmallCyclades/Wandertheolivegroves
ofNaxos/ExploretheChurchofPanagia
ParaportianiinMykonos/7Nightsona
smallyachtwith4breakfastsand3lunches.
Departures: Alternate Saturdays from 7 May to
22 Sep 2016.
Note: Prices are quoted in ZAR.
Please ask us for comprehensive tour
itineraries. Supplements will apply during
high season.
Intrepid Travel
13 Days
From: R16790
Casablanca – Rabat – Meknes – Volubilis –
Fes – Midelt – Merzouga – Todra Gorge –
Dades Valley – M’goun Valley – Skoura – Ait
Benhaddou – Marrakech
Highlights:VisitthegrandMosqueof
HassanIIinCasablanca/Wherethenew
meetsold,checkoutthedynamicstreetsof
Fes/HikethroughscenicBerbervillages
nearthestunningAtlasMountains/Ride
acamelintheSahara/Campoutunder
theAfricanstarswhilehavingasing-along
bythefire/SleepinatraditionalBerber
homestaytobetterunderstandMorocco’s
traditionalpeopleandtheircustoms/Go
behindthescenesof‘GameofThrones’
and‘Gladiator’inAitBenhaddou/Dine
ontajineandcouscousinMarrakesh’s
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Greece
Climate
SummerpeakseasonisfromJuneto
August.LatespringfromApriltoMay
andearlyautumnfromlateAugustto
Septemberarealsolovelytimestoholiday
inGreece.
Ancient culture &
fantastical myths
Getting Around
E
xperienceendlessmilesofaquamarinecoastline,sun-bleachedancientruins,strong
fetaandstrongerouzo.TheGreeklandscapethrills,andGreekpeoplearepassionate
aboutpolitics,coffee,artandgossiping.Touristsflocktothecountryeachyeartovisit
world-famoussitesliketheParthenoninAthens,theAcropolisofRhodes,thechurches
ofThessaloniki,andtheOracleofDelphi,tonamebutafew.
Athens
WithinAthens,buses,taxis,subwaysand
privatetransfersarepopular.Severalflights
adayconnectAthenstoallmajorislands.
Ferriesandhigh-speedhydrofoilsaremost
commonlyusedbetweentheislandsand
shuttleorprivatetransfersfromisland
airportstohotelscanbearranged.
Visas
A
charming,challengingandcaptivatingcity,withlegendaryattractions,manyofwhich
areconvenientlylocatedwithinwalkingdistanceoftheAcropolis.Ithasaunique
modernatmosphereandplentyofappealforfoodies,fashionistasandparty-animalswith
somegreatrestaurants,diverseshoppingopportunities,andanenergeticnightlife.
VisasarerequiredbySouthAfrican
passportholders.Pleasecheck
requirementsforotherpassportholders.
Best Buy Hotels
Hotel
★ Twin Single
Hotel
★ Twin Single
Metropolitan
5★ € 60 € 114
3★ € 80 € 120
Saint George Lycabettus
5★ € 69 € 129
Hermes Hotel
3★ € 80 € 120
Royal Olympic
5★ € 72 € 144
Polis Grand Hotel
4★ € 40
€ 69
Divani Palace Acropolis
5★ € 87 € 158
Titania Hotel
4★ € 47
€ 87
NJV Athens Plaza
5★ € 94 € 173
President Hotel
4★ € 49
€ 93
Divani Caravel
5★ € 90 € 165
Athens Electra
4★ € 64 € 113
Electra Palace
5★ € 107 € 179
Amalia Hotel
4★ € 69 € 129
King George Palace
5★ € 187 € 370
The Athenian Callirhoe
4★ € 64 € 123
Airport Hotel
Herodion
4★ € 75 € 144
Sofitel Athens Airport
Philippos
3★ € 62
Plaka Hotel
€ 98
5★ € 109 € 218
Sightseeing Tours
■ Athens City Tour
| € 79
See Constitution Square, House of Parliament,
Memorial to the Unknown Soldier, National
Library, Hadrian’s Arch, Temple of Olympian
Zeus, Panathenaic Stadium and the Acropolis.
■ Delphi
| € 107
The centre of the ancient world situated on the
slopes of Mount Parnassus. Visit the Treasury,
the Temple of Apollo and the Museum
showcasing masterpieces of ancient Greek
sculptures. Lunch is included.
■ Day Cruise
| € 99
Cruise to Hydra, Poros and Aegina with plenty
of time to explore and swim. Lunch is included.
■ 2 Day Delphi & Meteora
| € 180
Explore the ancient site of Delphi as well as the
Museum showcasing masterpieces of ancient
Greek sculptures. Dinner and overnight in
Kalambaka. Visit the ageless Monasteries of
Meteora, containing priceless historical and
religious treasures.
Greece
Airport/Hotel/Port Transfers v.v.
4
Airport/Port
Shuttle
Private/
min 2 pax
ATH – Hotel
—
€ 39
ATH – Piraeus
—
€ 45
ATH – Lavrion
—
€ 52
Piraeus – Hotel
—
€ 22
Lavrion – Hotel
—
€ 52
Rates are per person in EURO, based on lowest
season and valid from 1 April to 31 October
2016. Higher rates will apply during peak
periods. Hotel rates include breakfast.
Greece
We offer
a full range of
tailor-made
packages
throughout Greece.
Contact us for
details.
Island Hopping
T
hemostpopularwaytogetaroundandexperiencethemagic
oftheGreekIslandsistotakeadvantageofoneofourisland
hoppingpackages.Experiencethebeauty,atmosphere,nightlife,
food,history,sunandseaofthesebeautifulislands.Santorinithat
clingstohundredsoffeetupsheercliffs;cosmopolitanMykonos,
withitstimelesswindmills;Ios,theultimatepartyisland;historic
RhodeswhereCrusadersbuilttheircastle;Crete,homeofoneof
theworld´sfirstgreatcivilisationsandafantasticplaceforhiking
andtouring.
Celestyal Cruises
W
ithweeklydeparturesfromAthens,seecosmopolitan
Mykonos,medievalRhodes,thewondersofancient
Kusadasi,theholyislandofPatmos,thebeautifulSantorini
andCrete,thegatewaytotheMinoancityofKnossos.
■ 3 Day Cruise from $475
■ 4 Day Cruise from $645
■ 7 Day Cruise from $1255
Rates are in USD per person sharing, based on lowest season and
inside cabin category, port taxes, service fees, all meals, use of
swimming pool, fitness centre, shows and on board entertainment.
Rates are valid from April to October 2016.
■ 10 Day Island Escape
■ 11 Day Aegean Charm
Athens – Mykonos – Santorini – Athens
2016
3 ★ Hotels
1 – 31 May & 26 Sep – 20 Oct
Athens – Mykonos – Paros – Santorini –
Athens
EURO
DBL
SGL
2016
3 ★ Hotels
■ 13 Day Greek Delight
Athens – Mykonos – Naxos – Ios – Santorini
Athens
EURO
DBL
2016
SGL
3 ★ Hotels
EURO
DBL
SGL
1013 1462
1 – 26 May & 30 Sep – 15 Oct
1079 1503
1 – 31 May & 26 Sep – 20 Oct
1194 1667
1 Jun – 6 Jul & 12 – 25 Sep
1070 1560
27 May – 23 Jun – 16 – 29 Sep
1145 1605
1 Jun – 6 Jul & 12 – 25 Sep
1328 1918
7 – 24 Jul & 26 Aug – 11 Sep
1177 1739
24 Jun – 21 Jul & 26 Aug – 15 Sep 1280 1774
7 – 24 Jul & 26 Aug – 11 Sep
1435 2097
25 Jul – 25 Aug
1315 2029
22 Jul – 25 Aug
25 Jul – 25 Aug
1703 2617
4 ★ Hotels
1 – 26 May & 16 Sep – 10 Oct
DBL
SGL
1154 1657
1432 2065
DBL
SGL
1 May – 1 Jun & 30 Sep – 16 Oct 1212
1702
4 ★ Hotels
4 ★ Hotels
1 – 26 May & 16 Sep – 10 Oct
DBL
SGL
1360 1892
27 May – 2 Jul & 26 Aug – 15 Sep 1315 1964
2 – 30 Jun & 9 – 29 Sep
1372 1985
27 May – 2 Jul & 26 Aug – 15 Sep 1533 2224
3 – 14 Jul
1379 2095
1 – 28 Jul & 29 Aug – 8 Sep
1499 2198
3 – 14 Jul
2302 2542
29 Jul – 28 Aug
1640 2458
15 Jul – 25 Aug
15 Jul – 25 Aug
5 ★ Hotels
3 – 15 Oct
DBL
SGL
1147 1728
5 ★ Hotels
1 – 18 May & 6 – 12 Oct
DBL
SGL
1623 2538
5 ★ Hotels
3 – 15 Oct
2613 2959
DBL
SGL
1500 2308
13 May – 16 Jun & 12 Sep – 2 Oct 1429 2249
19 May – 7 Jun & 21 Sep – 5 Oct 1799
17 Jun – 14 Jul & 5 – 11 Sep
1529 2433
8 – 30 Jun & 28 Aug – 20 Sep
2040 3353
17 Jun – 14 Jul & 5 – 11 Sep
15 – 28 Jul & 22 Aug – 4 Sep
1619 2613
1 Jul – 27 Aug
2369 4008
15 – 28 Jul & 22 Aug – 4 Sep
2060 3364
29 Jul – 21 Aug
1713 2819
29 Jul – 21 Aug
2309 3852
Package includes: 2 Nights in Athens, 3
Nights in Mykonos, 2 Nights in Paros, 3 Nights
in Santorini with breakfast / All transfers
/ Athens City Tour with entrance to the
Acropolis site and Museum / High speed ferry
tickets Piraeus-Mykonos-Paros-Santorini /
Economy class air ticket from Santorini to
Athens including taxes.
13 May – 16 Jun & 12 Sep – 2 Oct 1719 2742
1872 3033
Package includes: 2 Nights in Athens, 3
Nights in Mykonos, 2 Nights in Naxos, 2 Nights
in Ios, 3 Nights in Santorini with breakfast /
All transfers / Athens City Tour with entrance
to the Acropolis site and Museum / High
speed ferry tickets Piraeus-Mykonos-NaxosIos-Santorini / Economy class air ticket from
Santorini to Athens including taxes.
Greece
Package includes: 3 Nights in Athens, 3
Nights in Mykonos, 3 Nights in Santorini with
breakfast / All transfers / Athens City Tour with
entrance to the Acropolis site and Museum
/ High speed ferry tickets Piraeus-MykonosSantorini / Economy class air ticket from
Santorini to Athens including taxes.
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Turkey
Many more
hotels and tours
available
throughout
Turkey. Contact
us for prices.
Land of contrast
T
urkeyincludesatremendousvarietywithinitsvastborders.Thewestandeastcoast
offerpristinebeachesandgorgeousturquoisecolouredwaters,whiletheAnatolian
plateautothenorthhasruggedmountainswithancientcitiesandvibranttribalcultures.
Discoverperfectbeaches,ancientruins,epicreligioussites,wonderfulfood,glorious
sceneryandaresoundinglywarmwelcomeformthefamouslyfriendlylocalpeople.
Climate
BesttimetovisitisfromApriltoJuneand
SeptembertoOctoberwhenit´swarm
andnottoohot.Istanbulisayearround
destinationandthebusiestperiodisJuly
andAugustaswellasearlySeptember.
Getting Around
Anexcellenttransportsystemruns
throughoutIstanbul,withachoiceoftaxis,
buses,trams,ferriesorprivatetransfers.
Visas
SouthAfricanpassportholdersrequire
visas.Pleasecheckrequirementsforother
passportholders.
Sightseeing Tours
Istanbul
■ Two Continents
| $50
■ Princes’ Islands
| $80
■ Mosaics of Istanbul
| $85
| $88
T
Best Buy Hotels
Cross the Bosphorus Bridge and tour
Beylerbeyi Palace and enjoy panoramic views
over the city from Camlica Hill. Transfers from
European side hotels are included.
Hotel
Turkey
| $40
Visit the Spice Market and enjoy a cruise on
the Bosphorus. Transfers from European side
hotels are included.
urkey’svarietyisbestexperiencedinthegloriouscityofIstanbul,reachingacrosstwo
continents,withitsoldcityinEuropeandmodernIstanbulinAsia,separatedbythe
BosphorusStrait.VisitByzantineruins,splendidpalaces,ancientmosquesandchurches,
hamamsandexoticbazaars.ModernIstanbulexudestrendybarsandnightclubs,western
boutiques,officeblocks,andelegantsuburbs.
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■ Bosphorus Cruise
★ Twin Single
Hotel
★ Twin Single
Cruise to Princes’ Islands, tour the island by
horse-drawn carriage, and enjoy lunch at a
seafood restaurant. Transfers from European
side hotels are included.
Olympiyat Hotel
3★ $52
$83
Kent Hotel Old City
4★ $83
$144
Ilkay Hotel
3★ $53
$84
Palaza Donizetti Taksim
4★ $87
$139
Centrum Hotel
3★ $54
$88
Eresin Taksim Premier
4★ $88
$145
Erboy Hotel
3★ $67
$117
Sultania Hotel
4★ $99
$159
Mina Hotel
3★ $75
$133
Sirkeci Mansion
4★ $103 $265
Sultania Hotel
3★ $98
$158
B/W The President Hotel
4★ $112 $185
Recital Hotel
4★ $59
$99
Radisson Blue Pera Taksim
4★ $116 $207
Lazzoni Taksim
4★ $59
$117
Levni Hotel
4★ $124 $215
Tour of the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia,
Underground Cistern, Topkapi Palace,
Hippodrome and Obelisk and Grand Bazaar.
Lunch, entrance tickets and transfers from
European side hotels are included.
Grand Yavuz Hotel
4★ $60
$97
10 Karakoy A Morgans
4★ $134 $242
■ Istanbul by Night
Armada Old City Hotel
4★ $62
$117
Ottoman Hotel Imperial
5★ $103 $168
Konak Hotel Taksim
4★ $65
$123
The Marmara Pera Taksim
5★ $112 $225
Barcelo Eresin Topkapi
4★ $68
$127
Point Hotel Taksim
5★ $122 $150
Celal Sultan Hotel
4★ $71
$119
Renaissance Bosphorus
5★ $140 $262
Dosso Dossi Old City
4★ $73
$146
Sura Hagia Sophia
5★ $141 $243
Nidya Hotel Galataport
4★ $75
$126
Hagia Sophia Old City
5★ $168 $260
Orka Royal Hotel
4★ $75
$129
Pera Palace Jumeirah
5★ $237 $404
Yasmak Sultan Hotel
4★ $75
$129
Shangri La Bosphorus
5★ $374 $747
Faros Sultanahmet
4★ $79
$137
Ciragan Palace Kempinski
5★ $449 $828
B/W Eresin Taksim Hotel
4★ $80
$130
Four Seasons Bosphorus
5★ $525 $975
Golden Horn Sirkeci
4★ $83
$133
Four Seasons Sultanahmet
5★ $535 $985
Rates are per person in USD, based on lowest season and valid from 1 April to 31 October 2016.
Higher rates will apply during peak periods. Hotel rates include breakfast.
Dinner at a first class restaurant with a belly
dancing show as well as an Anatolian culture
show. Transfers from European side hotels are
included.
■ Cappadocia by Air
| $340
Visit Ozkonak underground city, Devrent
Valley, Uchisar, Avanos and enjoy a pottery
making workshop, Pasabag (Monks Valley)
and Goreme Open Air Museum. Lunch at an
authentic Anatolian restaurant. All transfers
and flights included.
Airport/Hotel Transfers v.v.
Airport
IST
Shuttle
Private/min 2 pax
—
$35
Many more
tours available
throughout Turkey.
Enquire about 4- or 8
Day Gulet Cruises.
Contact us for
prices.
Turkey
Mini Packages
■
Istanbul & Aegean
6 Days
Twin: $799 | Single: $1199
Istanbul – Pergamum – Asclepion – Izmir –
Kusadasi
Highlights:TourTopkapiPalace,residence
ofOttomansultans/TheHippodrome,site
ofchariotraces/TheBlueMosque,famous
foritscolourfulceramics/Underground
Cistern/SaintSophia,decoratedwith
ancientfrescoes/Enjoyover3000shopsin
thecoveredBazaar/Half-dayBosphorus
Cruise/FlighttoIzmir/SeePergamum’s
ancientacropolis,hometotheAltarof
ZeusandtheRomanMedicalCenterof
Asclepion,worksiteofthegreatphysician,
Galen/JourneytoEphesusandexplorethe
2000year-oldmarblestreets,atheater,the
libraryofCelsius,agymnasium,St.John’s
BasilicaandHadrian’sTemple/VisitVirgin
Mary’sstonecottage/3NightsinIstanbul
and2NightsinKusadasiorIzmirin3*and
4*Hotelswithbreakfast/3Lunches/All
transfers/SightseeingwithanEnglish
speakingguide/Entrancefeestosites.
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Istanbul & Bodrum
6 Days
Twin: $719 | Single: $975
Istanbul – Bodrum
Highlights:TourTopkapiPalace,residence
ofOttomansultans/TheHippodrome,site
ofchariotraces/TheBlueMosque,famous
foritscolourfulceramics/Underground
Cistern/SaintSophia,decoratedwith
ancientfrescoes/Enjoyover3000shopsin
thecoveredBazaar/Half-dayBosphorus
Cruise/FlighttoBodrum/Spendtwo
daysatleisureinBodrumexploringthis
mostsouthernmajorholidaytown/For
thousandsofyearsBodrumhasbeenan
importanttradeandcommunicationsport
fortheHittites,Persians,Greeks,Byzantine
andOttomantraders/3NightsinIstanbul
and2NightsinBodrumin3*and4*Hotels
withbreakfast/1Lunch/Alltransfers/
SightseeingwithanEnglishspeakingguide
/Entrancefeestosites.
Tours
■
Istanbul & Antalya
7 Days
Twin: $775 | Single: $1044
Istanbul – Antalya – Perge – Aspendos –
Antalya
Highlights:TourTopkapiPalace,residence
ofOttomansultans/TheHippodrome,site
ofchariotraces/TheBlueMosque,famous
foritscolourfulceramics/Underground
Cistern/SaintSophia,decoratedwith
ancientfrescoes/Enjoyover3000shopsin
thecoveredBazaar/Half-dayBosphorus
Cruise/FlighttoAntalya/Discover
ancientHellenicandRomantreasures,
includingtheunspoiledruinsofPerge,
themagnificentlypreserved15,000
persontheaterofAspendosandKursunlu
Waterfalls/WanderthroughAntalya’s
bazaars,ancientruinsandoriginalharbour
withitsrestoredOttomanhouses,small
shopsandwaysidecafes/3Nightsin
Istanbuland3NightsinCappadociain3*
and4*Hotelswithbreakfast/2Lunches/
Alltransfers/SightseeingwithanEnglish
speakingguide/Entrancefeestosites.
■
Istanbul & Cappadocia
6 Days
Twin: $809 | Single: $1265
Istanbul – Kayseri – Cappadocia
Highlights:TourTopkapiPalace,residence
ofOttomansultans/TheHippodrome,site
ofchariotraces/TheBlueMosque,famous
foritscolourfulceramics/Underground
Cistern/SaintSophia,decoratedwith
ancientfrescoes/Enjoyover3000shopsin
thecoveredBazaar/Half-dayBosphorus
Cruise/FlighttoKayseriorNevsehir/Rose
Valley,oneofthemostbeautifulvalleys
inCappadocia/Cavusin,anoldGreek
village/UndergroundcityofKaymakli
/PigeonValley/DevrentValley,famous
foritsFairyChimneys/Pasabagi(Monk’s
Valley)/Avanoswhichisknownforpottery
/GoremeOpenAirMuseum/3Nightsin
Istanbuland2NightsinCappadociain
4*Hotelswithbreakfast/3Lunches/All
transfers/SightseeingwithanEnglish
speakingguide/Entrancefeestosites.
A Taste of Turkey
10 Days
Twin: $1495 | Single: $2183
Istanbul – Gallipoli – Dardanelles – Canakkale
Troy – Pergamum – Kusadasi – Pamukkale –
Hierapolis – Gocek/Fethiye – Lycian Coast –
Marmaris
Highlights:TourTopkapiPalace,
Hippodrome,BlueMosque,St.Sophia
andtheGrandBazaar/Gallipoli,Anzac
Cove,LonePineCemeteryandChunuk
Bair/Troywithitsfamouswoodenhorse/
Lunchatatraditionallocalvillage/Ancient
MedicalCenterinAsclepion/Famous
ruinsofEphesusandSt.Mary’scottage/
DrivethroughfertilevalleystoPamukkale/
HierapolisRomanhealthsparuins/Board
aguletyachtinGocekorFethiyeandcruise
theMediterraneancoast/7Nightsin4*
and5*Hotelswithbreakfast/1Lunch/5
Dinners/2NightsonboardaGuletYacht/
Fullboardbasis/Alltransfers/Sightseeing
inadeluxemotorcoachwithanEnglish
speakingguide/Entrancefeestosites.
Departures: Thursdays from 5 May to
25 August 2016..
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Classics of Turkey
11 Days
Twin: $1245 | Single: $1809
Istanbul – Ankara – Cappadocia – Pamukkale –
Kusadasi – Pergamum – Troy – Canakkale –
Dardanelles – Gallipoli – Istanbul
Highlights:TopkapiPalace/GrandBazaar,
world’slargestandoldestcoveredmarket
/MuseumofAnatolianCivilizationsin
Ankara/Saratli,asecretundergroundcity
/OpenAirMuseumofGoreme,aUNESCO
WorldHeritageSite/Hikingthroughthe
fairychimneysofCappadocia/Mausoleum
ofSufiphilosopherMevlana/Pamukkale
theCottonCastle/EphesusandHouseof
VirginMary/AncientcityofTroy/Anzac
CoveatGallipoli/Lunchwithlocals/10
Nightsin4*Hotelswithbreakfast/1Lunch
/7Dinners/Alltransfers/Sightseeing
inadeluxemotorcoachwithanEnglish
speakingguide/Entrancefeestosites.
Optionaltoursavailable,pleaseaskfor
detailsandprices.
Departures: Fridays from 1 April to
16 December 2016.
Turkey
Rates are per person in USD, based on lowest
season and valid from 1 April to 30 November
2016. Higher rates will apply during peak
periods. Flights mentioned are not included
in the rates.
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7
Israel
The holy land
Many more
hotels and Kibbutz
hotels available
throughout Israel,
contact us for
prices.
A
world-classdestinationwith
outstandingarchaeological,religious
andculturalattractions.Thosewithataste
foradventurecanexplorethecountry’s
spectacularscenery,scubadiveintheGulf
ofEilatwithitsmagnificentcoralreefs,or
hikethetrailsintheforestoftheGalilee.
Israel’sthreemaincitiesareJerusalem,
itscapital,TelAviv,aninternational
metropolis,andHaifa,amajorport
andindustrialcenter.Ruraltourismin
kibbutzimandothercommunityvillages,
offersguestsvacationsfarfromthecities
inarusticatmosphere,closetonature.
Climate
Itisayearrounddestinationbutthebest
timetovisitisMay,JuneandOctoberwhen
theweatherissimplyperfectandnottoo
manytouristsaround.
Getting Around
Israelhasanefficientandinexpensive
transportsystem,withbusesandtaxis
goingeverywhere.Trainsconnectmain
citiesandprivateairporttransferscan
beprebooked.
Visas
SouthAfricanpassportholdersdonot
requirevisas.Pleasecheckrequirements
forotherpassportholders.
Tel Aviv
A
vibrantcity,bestknownforitssun-drenchedbeaches,nightclubs,designershopping,
crowdedstreetmarketsandhighculture.Thesearejustsomeofthediversions
availableonaholidayinTelAviv,which,likeNewYork,isa‘citythatneversleeps’.
Best Buy Hotels
Hotel
Sightseeing Tours
★ Twin Single
■ Jerusalem Old &
New City Tour
Deborah Hotel
3★ $67
$134
Center Chic
3★ $73
$146
Artplus
3★ $89
$178
Cinema Hotel
3★ $98
$196
Mercure Tel Aviv
3★ $110 $220
Prima Tel Aviv
3★ $113 $226
Grand Beach
4★ $101 $202
Crowne Plaza
4★ $105 $210
Metropolitan
4★ $117 $234
Park Plaza Orchid
4★ $133 $266
Isrotel Tower
4★ $124 $248
Dan Panorama
4★ $146 $292
Sheraton Tel Aviv
5★ $170 $340
David InterContinental
5★ $173 $346
Airport
Dan Tel Aviv
5★ $181 $362
TLV
| $95
Visit the Old City of Jerusalem and Yad Vashem
(in the New City) – the international center in
commemoration of the Jewish Holocaust.
■ Nazareth, Tiberias &
Sea of Galilee
| $95
Visit the historical sites of Nazareth, Tiberias
and Sea of Galilee on this full day excursion.
■ Masada & the Dead Sea
| $121
See the mountain fortress built by King Herod
in Masada and the caves where the Dead Sea
Scrolls were found. Float in the mineral-rich
Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth!
Airport/Hotel Transfers v.v.
Shuttle
Private/min 2 pax
—
$35
Jerusalem
A
spiritualcentre,holytothethreegreatfaiths,Judaism,ChristianityandIslam,witha
fascinatingancienthistoryandsacredreligioussites.TheOldCityisoneofthemost
atmosphericenclavesremainingintheworld,withwindingstreets,fortificationsandan
almosttangiblesenseofhistory.Thecityalsoboastsmodernmuseumsandartgalleries.
Best Buy Hotels
Israel
Hotel
8
Sightseeing Tours
★ Twin Single
Capitol Hotel
3★ $53
$106
7 Kook Boutique Hotel
3★ $64
$128
Dan Jerusalem
4★ $122 $244
Grand Court Hotel
4★ $128 $256
Dan Boutique Hotel
4★ $130 $260
Ramat Rachel
4★ $137 $274
Olive Tree Hotel
4★ $151 $302
Dan Panorama
4★ $159 $318
Leonardo Hotel
4★ $165 $330
Leonardo Plaza Hotel
5★ $249 $498
Inbal Jerusalem
5★ $263 $526
David Citadel
5★ $450 $900
Rates are per person in USD, based on
lowest season and valid from 1 April 2016 to
28 February 2017. Higher rates will apply
during peak periods.
Hotel rates include breakfast.
■ Jerusalem Old &
New City Tour
| $76
Visit the Old City of Jerusalem and Yad Vashem
(in the New City) - the international center in
commemoration of the Jewish Holocaust.
■ Jerusalem & Bethlehem
| $111
■ Masada & the Dead Sea
| $112
Walk through history and see the main
sights of the Old City of Jerusalem and visit
Bethlehem, where according to Christian
tradition was the birthplace of Jesus Christ.
See the mountain fortress built by King Herod
in Masada and the caves where the Dead Sea
Scrolls were found. Float in the mineral-rich
Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth!
Airport/Hotel Transfers v.v.
Airport
TLV
Shuttle
Private/min 2 pax
—
$62
Israel
We offer
a full range of
hotels, sightseeing
and tours to Jordan.
Contact us for
details.
Coach Tours
■
Holyland Tour
8 Days
From: $1313
Tel Aviv – Jerusalem – Bethlehem – Dead Sea –
Masada – Beit Shean – Nazareth – Tiberias –
Capernaum – Banias – Acre – Haifa – Megiddo
Caesarea – Tel Aviv
Highlights:DrivetoMountofOlivesfor
panoramicviewsofthecity/ChurchofAll
Nations,KingDavid’stombandroomof
theLastSupperonMountZion/IntheOld
City,visittheTempleMount,WesternWall,
ViaDolorosa,ChurchoftheHolySepulcher
andorientalBazaar/YadVashem,the
memorialtotheHolocaust/IsraelMuseum,
wheretheDeadSeaScrollsarehoused/
ChurchofNativityinBethlehem/Masada,
thefortressthatKingHerodbuilt/Floaton
theDeadSea/BeitShean’sRomanTheatre
/ChurchofAnnunciation,St.Joseph’s
workshopandMary’sWellinNazareth/
TourTiberias/BoatridetoCapernaum/
Tabgha,thesiteofthemiracleoffishand
loaves/TouroftheGolanHeights/Ancient
cityandharbourofAcre/Panoramic
viewsoftheBahaigardensandHaifa
bay/Megiddo,siteofwellpreserved
archeologicalexcavations/Caesarea’s
RomanTheatreandaqueduct/7Nightsin
TouristClassHotelsandKibbutzonhalfboardbasis.
Departures: Sundays or Wednesdays from
4 May 2016 to 22 February 2017.
■
Jewish Heritage Tour
10 Days
From: $2064
Tel Aviv – Caesarea – Haifa – Acre – Rosh
Hanikra – Safed – Gadot – Banias – Tel Hai –
Beit Shean – Beit Alpha – Gan Hashlosha –
Jerusalem – Qumran – Masada – Dead Sea –
Tel Aviv
Highlights:VisitCaesarea,oncethe
Romancapitaloftheregion/Panoramic
viewsofHaifafromMt.Carmel/Acra’s
localmarketandharbour/Cablecarride
tothelimestonegrottoesatRoshHanikra
/Safed,centreofkabalamovement,visit
synagoguesandstrollaroundtheArtist´s
quarter/JeeptourtoGolan/Stopsat
Gadotmemorialsite,Kuneitra,Banias
springsandTelHai/VisitTiberiasand
BeitShean,thebiggestarcheologicalpark
inIsrael/StopsatGanHashloshaand
MountScopus/CitytourofJerusalem/
SeeaBar-MitzvahceremonyattheKotel
/InMeaShearim,learnabouttheunique
lifestyleoftheultraorthodoxcommunities
/MountHertzelmilitarycemetery/Yad
Vashem,thememorialtotheholocaust/
IsraelmuseumwheretheDeadSeascrolls
arehoused/Masada,thefortressthatKing
Herodbuilt/Lunchandspafacilitiesatone
oftheleadingDeadSeahotels/7Nights
inTouristClassHotelswithbreakfast/2
NightsataKibbutzonhalf-boardbasis.
Departures: Fridays from 6 May 2016 to
24 February 2017.
Tour in an
air-conditioned
motor coach with
English-speaking guide
and entrance fees to
sites. Please ask us
for detailed
itineraries.
Classic Tour
10 Days
From: $1875
Tel Aviv – Caesarea – Megiddo – Druze Villages
Safed – Golan Heights – Sea of Galilee –
Nazareth – Jerusalem – Qumran – Masada –
Dead Sea – Tel Aviv
Highlights:Caesarea’sRomanTheatreand
aqueduct/Megiddo,siteofwellpreserved
archeologicalexcavations/DaliatEl
Carmel,aDruzevillage,withlunchata
localrestaurant/PanoramicviewsofHaifa
Bay/Safed,thecenterofJewishmysticism
/SeetheformerSyrianbunkers,Kuneitra
andthenewIsraelitownofKatzrin/Wine
tastingataGolanWinery/Churchof
Annunciation,St.Joseph’sworkshopand
Mary’sWellinNazareth/TourTiberias
andCapernaum/MountofOlivesfor
panoramicviewsofthecity/ChurchofAll
Nations,KingDavid’stombandroomof
theLastSupperonMountZion/IntheOld
City,visittheTempleMount,WesternWall,
ViaDolorosa,ChurchoftheHolySepulcher
andorientalBazaar/YadVashem,the
memorialtotheHolocaust/MeaShearim,
theultraorthodoxneighbourhoodin
Jerusalemandlearnabouttheirunique
lifestyle/Middleeasterndinnerfollowed
byaspectacular“SoundandLight”showat
theTowerofDavidmuseum/Masada,the
fortressthatKingHerodbuilt/Floatonthe
DeadSea/7NightsinTouristClassHotels
withbreakfast/2NightsataKibbutzon
half-boardbasis/Othermealsmentioned
initinerary
Departures: Fridays from 6 May 2016 to
24 February 2017.
Tour Extension
■
Pearls of the South
3 Days
From: $899
Jerusalem – Eilat – Petra – Tel Aviv
Highlights:TravelthroughtheNegev
desert,visitthecopperminesandKing
Solomon’spillarsinTimna/InEilat,visit
theunderwaterobservatorymarinepark,
thefirstofitskindintheworld/Full
dayinPetra,famousforitsmassiverock
architectureandlegacyoftheNabateans/
MitzpeRamon’scrater,ageologicalwonder
/SdeBoker,whereBenGurion’shutand
graveoverlooksthemagnificentZinvalley
/CamelrideandvisitanauthenticBedouin
tent,withlunchincluded/Airforce
MuseuminHtzerim/2NightsinTourist
ClassHotelswithbreakfast.
Departures: Sundays from 1 May to
31 December 2016.
Israel
Rates are per person sharing in USD, based on lowest season.
Higher rates will apply during peak periods.
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9
Egypt
Land of antiquity
F
romthemysteriousandawe-inspiring
PyramidsofGiza,totheNile’sWest
Bank,tothe3,000-year-oldtemplesofAbu
SimbelandthebeguilinglybeautifulCoptic
Cairo,thosewithaninterestinancient
civilisationwillfindthemselvesinseventh
heavenwhileonholidayinEgypt.
Climate
Hotanddryduringthefiercesummer
monthsofMaytoOctober.Itisadvisableto
traveltoEgyptduringthecoolermonthsof
NovembertoApril.
Getting Around
Air-conditionedbusesconnectCairowith
mostothertownsandtaxisinCairoare
availablewithEnglishspeakingdrivers.
Wedohoweverrecommendtoprebook
privatearrivalanddeparturetransfers.
EgyptAirconnectsfromCairotomost
otherpopulartownsorchoosetotravelthe
scenicroutesbytrain.
Visas
VisasarerequiredforSouthAfrican
passportholders.Pleasecheck
requirementsforotherpassportholders.
Cairo
Many more
hotels and
sightseeing
available
throughout Egypt.
Contact us
for prices.
C
airoisabusy,messy,noisyanddelightfulcity,whichenchantsvisitorswithitsancient
treasuresandchallengesthemwithitsmodernriotousness.The‘MotherofallCities’
isfullofgreatrestaurantsandthrillingarchaeologicalsites;itisthedoorsteptooneofthe
mostintriguingtouristdestinationsintheworld.
Best Buy Hotels
Hotel
Sightseeing Tours
★ Twin Single
■ Coptic Cairo
| $42
■ Sound & Light Show
| $43
| $62
Explore old Cairo’s churches, Coptic Museum,
Ben Ezra synagogue and shop at Khan El
Khalili Bazaar.
The Oasis Resort Pyramids
4★ $27
$48
Mercure Le Sphinx
4★ $29
$50
Grand Pyramids
4★ $29
$50
Barcelo
4★ $32
$48
Pyramids Park Resort
4★ $32
$54
Ramses Hilton
4★ $58
$140
State-of-art technology of lighting and laser
projection used to bring to life the mysteries of
the Pharaonic Egyptian civilisation.
Novotel Hotel El Borg
4★ $93
$157
■ Memphis & Sakkara
Sofitel El Gezira
4★ $177 $325
Mővenpick Pyramids
5★ $38
$63
Le Meridien Pyramids
5★ $53
$97
Farimont Nile City
5★ $103 $172
Mariott Downtown
5★ $124 $234
Kempinski Nile Hotel
5★ $129 $230
Semiramis InterContinental 5★ $129 $237
Villa Belle Epoque
5★ $144 $262
Le Riad Hotel de Charme
5★ $169 $319
Memphis, Egypt’s former capital, once the
cultural center of the ancient world. See the
ancient Step Pyramid of Djoser in Sakkara.
■ Cairo City Tour
| $110
Full day visit of the Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian
museum, Citadel and Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
Airport/Hotel Transfers v.v.
Airport
CAI
Shuttle
Private/min 2 pax
—
$19
Sharm el-Sheikh
B
esidesexcellentdivingandsnorkelling,whicharethemainactivitiesinSharmelSheikh,thereareplentyofwatersportsavailableaswellasavibrantnightlifewith
casinos,discosandnightclubs,ahugevarietyofdiningoptionsandforavidshoppers,
trytheoldmarketforbothlocalandforeignproducts,includingjewelry,leathergoods,
clothing,potteryandbooks.
Best Buy Hotels
Egypt
Hotel
10
Sightseeing Tours
★ Twin Single
■ Bedouin Dinner
| $83
Hilton Sharks Bay #
4★ $72
$114
Sierra Resort Hotel #
4★ $77
$124
Hilton Fayrouz
Maritim Jolieville Royal
Peninsula
Marriott Mountain Resort
4★ $90
$143
Learn about Bedouin life, ride a camel and
enjoy the scenery of the Wadi Mandar, virgin
desert of Sinai. Dinner and soft drinks are
included.
5★ $29
$48
■ St. Catherine & Dahab
| $119
5★ $49
$83
Savoy
5★ $62
$110
Laguna Vista Beach #
5★ $63
$90
■ Coloured Canyon
| $153
Marriott Beach Resort
5★ $63
$97
Hilton Sharm Dreams Resort 5★ $69
$110
Hilton Waterfalls #
5★ $94
$150
Royal Savoy
5★ $214 $310
Four Seasons Resort
5★ $222 $443
Visit St. Catherine Monastery with lunch
included and walk along the beach in Dahab,
A jeep tour and some hiking take you to these
magnificent rock formations. Stop for lunch in
Nuweiba and swim in the Gulf of Aqaba.
Airport/Hotel Transfers v.v.
Airport
SSH
Shuttle
Private/min 2 pax
—
$18
Rates are per person sharing in USD, based on lowest season and valid from 1 April to
31 October 2016. Higher rates will apply during peak periods.
Hotel rates include breakfast. # All Inclusive.
We offer
a range of
tours to Israel
and Jordan.
Please ask
for details.
Egypt
D
iscovertheancientwondersofUpperEgyptonboarda
moderncruiseship.TheNileRiverhasbeenEgypt’slifeline
sinceancienttimesandthereisnobetterwaytotracethepassage
ofEgypt’shistorythantofollowthecourseoftheNile.Cruiseships
offer3,4,6or7nightcruisesbetweenLuxorandAswanorvice
versa,withguidedlandexcursionsbyEgyptologists,exploringthe
landmarktemples,tombsandruinsintheregion.Visitsitessuchas
thePhilaeTemple,HighDam,EdfuandKomOmbotemples,The
ValleyoftheKings,HatshepsutTempleandtheColossiofMemnon
ontheWestBank.Allmeals,leisureactivitiesandevening
entertainmentareincluded.
Beach Packages
■ 7 Day Red Sea Delight
Cairo – Hurghada – Cairo
2016
USD
3★ Hotels
4★ Hotels
5★ Hotels
DBL
DBL
DBL
SGL
SGL
$315 $410 $328 $430 $394 $540
1 Oct – 15 Dec
$364 $474 $382 $511 $477 $674
Package includes: 3 Nights in Cairo with breakfast / Private Pyramids,
Sphinx and Egyptian Museum Tour with entrance fees / 3 Nights in
Hurghada on half board basis / Meet and assist with all transfers /
Domestic airfare from Cairo to Hurghada (not included).
■ 7 Day Red Sea Jewel
Cairo – Sharm El-Sheikh – Cairo
2016
3★ Hotels
4★ Hotels
5★ Hotels
USD
DBL
DBL
DBL
SGL
■ 6 Day Best of Egypt
Cairo – Alexandria – Cairo – Aswan – Abu Simbel – Aswan –
Luxor – Cairo
2016
3★ Hotels
4★ Hotels
5★ Hotels
USD
DBL
DBL
DBL
SGL
SGL
SGL
1 – 30 Apr
$664 $783 $692 $835 $695 $827
1 May – 30 Sep
$638 $744 $659 $784 $686 $788
Package includes: 2 Nights in Cairo with breakfast / Pyramids, Sphinx
and Egyptian Museum Tour with entrance fees and lunch / Full day
tour of Alexandria with lunch / Dinner in Cairo / Domestic airfare from
Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo (not included) / 3 Nights onboard
a Nile cruise ship on full board basis with private sightseeing tours /
Horse-drawn carriage ride to the Temple of Horus / Shop at Khan elKhalili bazaar, with dinner at a local restaurant / Meet and assist with all
transfers.
SGL
1Apr – 30 Sep
SGL
Cairo & Nile Cruise Packages
SGL
1Apr – 30 Sep
$313 $403 $375 $494 $424 $570
1 Oct – 15 Dec
$349 $439 $429 $559 $499 $749
Package includes: 3 Nights in Cairo with breakfast / Private Pyramids,
Sphinx and Egyptian Museum Tour with entrance fees / 3 Nights in
Sharm El-Sheikh on All Inclusive basis / Meet and assist with all transfers
/ Domestic airfare from Cairo to Sharm El-Sheikh (not included).
■ 8 Day Splendid Egypt
Cairo – Aswan – Luxor – Cairo
2016
3★ Hotels
4★ Hotels
5★ Hotels
USD
DBL
DBL
DBL
SGL
SGL
SGL
1 – 30 Apr
$680 $843 $709 $895 $1059 $1569
1 May – 30 Sep
$668 $822 $692 $868 $964 $1430
Package includes: 2 Nights in Cairo with breakfast / Pyramids and
Sphinx Tour with entrance fees / Visit a Papyrus Institute and museum,
perfumery and jewellery shop / 2 Nights onboard the sleeper train from
Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo on half board basis / 3 Nights onboard
a Nile cruise ship on full board basis with private sightseeing tours /
Meet and assist with all transfers.
■ 8 Day Classic Egypt
Cairo – Luxor – Aswan – Cairo
2016
3★ Hotels
4★ Hotels
5★ Hotels
USD
DBL
DBL
DBL
SGL
SGL
SGL
1 – 30 Apr
$583 $745 $619 $807 $1033 $1583
1 May – 30 Sep
$547 $690 $575 $744 $890 $1440
Package includes: 3 Nights in Cairo with breakfast / Pyramids, Sphinx,
Egyptian Museum and Khan el- Khalili Bazaar Tour with entrance fees
and lunch / Visit a Papyrus Institute and museum, perfumery and
jewellery shop / Domestic airfare from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo
(not included) / 4 Nights onboard a Nile cruise ship on full board basis
with private sightseeing tours / Meet and assist with all transfers.
Tour Extension from Cairo
■ Siwa Desert Oasis
Egypt
5 Days
Twin: $1858 | Single: $2547
Cairo – El Alamein – Siwa – Cairo
Highlights:VisitWorldWarIIcemeteriesofElAlamein/Lunchin
MarsaMatrouh/ExplorehistoricalsitesofSiwaanddesertsafaris
/Excludesentrancefeestosites,tobepaiddirectly/2Nightsin
Cairoina5*Hotelwithbreakfast/2NightsattheAdrereAmellal
EcolodgeinSiwaonAllInclusivebasis/Alltransfers.
Departures: Daily from 1 April to 30 September 2016.
11
Dubai
Many more
hotels and
apartments
available in Dubai.
Please ask
for prices.
Jewel of the Gulf
C
osmopolitanDubaiisunquestionably
theentertainment,shopping,sports
andculinarycapitaloftheMiddleEast.
Addtothis,thecleanuncrowdedbeaches,
thespectacularmountainsceneryandthe
timelesslandscapesofthedesert,itiseasy
toseewhyDubaiisanincreasinglypopular
destination.
Climate
Anarid,subtropicalclimate,withblueskies
andsunshineallyearround.Thehottest
monthsarebetweenJuneandSeptember,
thecoolesttimebeingbetweenDecember
andMarch.
Getting Around
Meteredtaxisareeverywhereandrather
inexpensive,theMetrosystemisworldclass,fastandveryefficientandtraditional
Dhow’s(watertaxis)forcrossingtheCreek.
Werecommendshuttleorprivateprebookedtransfersfromandtotheairport.
Visas
Dubai
VisasarerequiredforSouthAfrican
passportholdersandissuedbyTravel
Vision.Pleasecheckrequirementsforother
passportholders.
12
Best Buy City Hotels
& Apartments
Hotel
★ Twin Single
Sightseeing Tours
■ Dubai City Tour
| $44
■ Dhow Dinner Cruise
| $50
■ Abu Dhabi City Tour
| $63
See Dubai Creek, Bastakiya, Dubai Museum,
cross the Creek in an Abra, a traditional boat,
to visit the Spice Market and Gold Souk, photo
stop at Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Mosque.
A relaxing Dubai Creek dinner cruise, with soft
drinks and transfers included.
Fortune Pearl Hotel
3★ $37
$73
Ibis Al Barsha
3★ $44
$77
Arabian Park Hotel
3★ $45
$90
See the world’s largest man made port, Jebel
Ali, the Grand Mosque, Union Square, the
Cornice, Heritage Village, and shop at the
Marina Mall.
Ibis Deira City Centre
3★ $49
$97
■ Desert Safari & BBQ Dinner | $82
Jonrad Hotel
3★ $50
$99
Signature Inn Hotel Rigga
3★ $53
$100
Golden Sands Apartments
3★ $55
$109
Centro Al Barsha
3★ $56
$104
Grandeur Al Barsha
3★ $59
$109
City Max Bur Dubai
3★ $62
$113
Landmark Plaza
3★ $63
$118
Reflections Hotel
3★ $68
$126
City Max Al Barsha
3★ $70
$129
Cassells Al Barsha
4★ $45
$82
Golden Tulip Al Barsha
4★ $45
$90
Hyatt Place Dubai
4★ $57
$114
Mercure Gold Hotel
4★ $62
$107
Arabian Courtyard & Spa
4★ $64
$109
Holiday Inn Downtown
4★ $64
$127
Flora Grand Hotel
4★ $65
$118
Gloria Hotel Media City
4★ $69
$118
Novotel Al Barsha
Sheraton Four Points
Downtown
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel
& Residences
Sheraton Four Points
Sheikh Zayed Road
Hawthorne Suites by
Wyndham
Flora Park Apartments
City Premier Hotel
Apartments
Crowne Plaza Festival City
4★ $72
$125
4★ $75
$132
4★ $80
$138
4★ $83
$148
4★ $90
$180
4★ $97
$165
5★ $97
$169
Damac Maison Cour Jardin
5★ $99
$199
Grand Hyatt Dubai
5★ $112 $222
■ Ski Dubai
Amwaj Rotana Jumeirah
5★ $133 $248
Park Hyatt Hotel
Sheraton Dubai Mall
of Emirates
5★ $135 $270
■ Wild Wadi Aquapark
Emirates Towers
5★ $150 $300
4★ $107 $194
5★ $138 $239
Rates are per person in USD, based on lowest
season and valid from 1 April to 31 October
2016. Higher rates will apply during peak
periods. Hotel rates include breakfast.
Experience the thrill of a lifetime! Ride on
sand dunes in a 4WD, dine under the stars in
an authentic Bedouin camp and dance to the
rhythm of Arabic music.
■ Ferrari Park
| $113
■ Modern Dubai
| $125
■ Bateaux Dinner Cruise
| $169
■ Dubai’s Top 5
| $188
Visit the world’s first and only Ferrari theme
park in Abu Dhabi, with kids entertainment,
rollercoaster rides, racing simulators,
restaurants and more!
Visit Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, with
a photo stop at Atlantis, The Palm Hotel,
Souk Madinat Jumeirah, take a trip to the
observation deck of Burj Khalifa, the world’s
tallest building and Dubai Mall.
See the spectacular sights of Dubai Creek
whilst cruising on board the glass-enclosed
Bateaux and enjoy a freshly prepared
gourmet dinner menu with live on board
entertainment. Transfers are included.
Visit Saga World, the only mall that compares
to a museum, cruise on a traditional boat
along the Mina Seyahi lagoon and Dubai
Marina, drive to Palm Jumeirah, for a photo
stop at Atlantis, The Palm Hotel, see the
Musical Fountains, enjoy a buffet dinner
at the Armani Hotel and take a trip to the
observation deck of Burj Khalifa, the world’s
tallest building.
Entrance Tickets Only
■ Dubai Dolphinarium
| $25
| $63
| $75
■ Aquaventure &
Lost Chambers
| $88
Airport/Hotel Transfers v.v.
Airport/Port
Shuttle Private/min 2 pax
DXB – City
$18
$27
DXB – Jumeirah
$22
$32
Many hotels
offer Early Bird
promotions.
Ask us for
prices.
Dubai
Best Buy Beach Hotels
Hotel
★ Twin Single
$175
Hotel
★ Twin Single
Hilton Dubai the Walk
4★ $89
JA Jebel Ali Beach Hotel
Double Tree by Hilton
Jumeirah Beach
Habtoor Grand Spa Resort
4★ $131 $222
Royal Mirage the Palace
5★ $297 $534
4★ $210 $417
Zabeel Saray the Palm
5★ $335 $670
Jumeirah Mina A Salam
5★ $342 $684
Hilton Dubai Jumeirah
5★ $114 $228
Jumeirah Al Qasr
5★ $395 $790
Sheraton Jumeirah Beach
Le Meridien Mina Seyahi
Beach Resort
Le Royal Meridien
Beach Resort & Spa
JA Palm Tree Court
5★ $142 $209
Jumeirah Beach Hotel
5★ $395 $790
One & Only the Palm
5★ $406 $732
Atlantis the Palm
5★ $410 $800
Westin Mina Seyahi Resort
5★ $182 $364
The Ritz Carlton Jumeirah
5★ $227 $454
Four Seasons Jumeirah
5★ $271 $542
5★ $104 $208
Dubai
5★ $145 $290
Royal Mirage Arabian Court 5★ $297 $534
5★ $152 $303
5★ $169 $298
Rates are per person in USD, based on lowest
season and valid from 1 April to 31 December
2016. Higher rates will apply during peak
periods. Hotel rates include breakfast.
Middle East Best Buy Hotels
Hotel
★ Twin Single
Hotel
★ Twin Single
Hotel
■ BAHRAIN
■ KUWAIT
■ SAUDI ARABIA
■ Manama
■ Kuwait
■ Jeddah
★ Twin Single
Ramada
4★ $52
$103
Swiss – Belhotel Plaza
4★ $81
Ambassador Suites
4★ $65
$130
Monroe
4★ $53
$92
Copthorne
4★ $100 $199
Red Sea Palace
4★ $76
$152
Elite Resort & Spa
4★ $90
$180
Mővenpick
5★ $83
Sheraton
5★ $141 $281
Sheraton Bahrain
5★ $114 $212
Al Manshor Rotana
5★ $136 $257
The Westin
5★ $150 $298
■ LEBANON
$143
$143
■ Riyadh
4★ $101 $189
Hilton Garden Inn
4★ $103 $164
Executive Olaya
4★ $115 $207
■ Beirut
■ Larnaca
Le Commodore
5★ $52
$103
$139
■ UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Princess Beach
Palm Beach Hotel &
Bungalows
Sun Hall
4★ $35
$53
Rotana Gefinor
5★ $70
4★ $45
$86
Four Points by Sheraton
5★ $167 $317
4★ $50
$84
Golden Bay Resort
5★ $141 $281
■ JORDAN
■ Amman
Al Dana Plaza
4★ $33
$66
Grand Palace
4★ $45
$90
Landmark Hotel
5★ $91
$181
■ Petra
Petra Edom
3★ $22
$39
Mővenpick Resort
4★ $45
$90
Petra Marriott
5★ $102 $204
■ OMAN
■ Muscat
■ Abu Dhabi
Centro Yas Island
4★ $44
$69
Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri
4★ $112 $223
4★ $58
$90
Le Royal Meridien
5★ $62
Millennium Resort Mussanah 4★ $94
$172
St. Regis Saadiyat
5★ $135 $270
Park Hyatt Saadiyat
5★ $157 $274
Hotel Al Madinah Holiday
InterContinental
5★ $169 $337
■ QATAR
■ Doha
Ramada Encore Doha
4★ $49
$97
Al Liwan Suites
4★ $74
$148
Copthorne
5★ $67
$145
InterContinental
5★ $85
$170
St. Regis Doha
5★ $186 $371
$122
Middle East Best Buy Hotels
Mira Hotel
■ CYPRUS
13
Costa Cruises
Mediterranean &
Middle Eastern
cruises
Please contact
Travel Vision for
latest prices and
specials available.
All itineraries subject
to change without
prior notice.
More itineraries
available.
N
owmorethanever,peoplearediscoveringtheall-inclusive
pleasuresofacruisevacation.Costaoffersacruisetosuit
everytasteandeverybudget.Forvariety,valueandsatisfaction,
youhaven’tliveduntilyou’vecruised!Ourstate-of-the-artcruise
shipsarefilledwitheverythingyouneedforanall-inclusive
vacation.Yourcruisefareincludesyourroomaccommodations,all
standardmeals,entertainment,onboardactivitiesandmuchmore.
Mediterraneancruisingholdsthesecrettotheidealholidayfor
everyone.Daysofrelaxation,discoveringnewplaces,sunshine,
finecuisine,crystalwaters,sightseeing,galadinners,midnight
buffets,dancingshows,casino,gymnasiumandspatreatments!
■ 7 Night Summertime Fun (Costa Fascinosa)
Sailing Saturdays from 21 May to 17 Sep 2016.
Day
Saturday
Port
Savona, Italy
■ 11 Night Beyond the Pillars of Hercules
(Costa Magica)
Sailing selected days from 1 May to 26 Oct 2016.
Day
Port
Arrive
Depart
—
17h00
08h00
17h00
—
—
Tangier, Morocco
09h00
20h00
Casablanca, Morocco
08h00
—
6
Casablanca, Morocco
—
20h00
1
Savona, Italy
2
Marseille, France
3
At sea
4
5
7
Cadiz, Spain
08h00
18h00
Depart
8
Lisbon, Portugal
09h00
18h00
—
17h00
9
At sea
—
—
14h00
20h00
Arrive
Sunday
Barcelona, Spain
14h00
20h00
10
Valencia, Spain
Monday
Ibiza, Baelerics
09h00
—
11
At sea
Tuesday
Palma, Spain
09h00
19h00
12
Savona, Italy
Wednesday
At sea
—
—
Thursday
Palermo, Italy
09h00
18h00
Friday
Naples, Italy
08h00
14h00
Saturday
Savona, Italy
09h00
—
—
—
09h00
—
■ 7 Night Greek Islands (Costa Deliziosa)
Sailing Sundays from 1 May to 9 Oct 2016.
Day
Port
Sunday
Venice, Italy
Monday
Bari, Italy
Arrive
Depart
—
17h00
14h00
20h00
Tuesday
Corfu, Greece
09h00
14h00
Wednesday
Mykonos, Greece
15h00
23h00
Thursday
Santorini, Greece
07h30
14h30
Friday
At sea
—
—
Saturday
Dubrovnik, Croatia
08h00
13h00
Sunday
Venice, Italy
09h00
—
Costa Cruises
■ 5 Night Yellow Gold (Costa Favolosa)
14
Sailing 20, 25, 30 Oct & 4, 9, 14 Nov 2016.
Day
Port
Arrive
Depart
—
16h30
09h00
19h00
—
—
Barcelona, Spain
09h00
19h00
Marseilles, France
09h00
19h00
Savona, Italy
09h00
—
1
Savona, Italy
2
Rome, Italy
3
At sea
4
5
6
Royal Caribbean
International
Cruises
The perfect
holiday
Please contact
Travel Vision for
latest prices and
specials available.
All itineraries and sailing
dates subject to change
without prior notice.
More itineraries
available.
E
xplorethebestofEurope–idyllicislands,magnificentbeaches,
historicsitesandfascinatingcultures.SailfromRome,Venice
orBarcelonaandwakeupsurroundedbythepicture-perfectviews
ofSantoriniortheancientmonumentsofTurkeyorclassicalItaly.
Thesecruiseswillensureyoumakethemostofyourtimeinthe
Mediterranean.AboardaRoyalCaribbeanInternational’sluxurious
shipyourvacationbeginsthemomentyouunpackinyoursuperb
accommodation,astateroomsocomfortableyoumayneverwant
toleaveit!Butwethinkyou’llbetemptedtoventureouttoenjoy
allorsomeofthemyriaddaytimeactivities,nottomentionthe
excitingnightlifeoptionsaboard,includingsomefabulousdining
experiences.
■ 7 Night Greek Isles &Turkey (Jewel of the Seas)
Sailing alternate Sundays from 26 Jun to 21 Aug 2016.
Day
Port
Arrive
Depart
Sunday
Rome, Italy
—
17h00
Monday
At sea
—
—
Tuesday
Santorini, Greece
13h00
20h00
Wednesday
Kusadasi, Turkey
07h00
17h00
All this is
included
on board.
When you’re onboard one of Royal Caribbean’s
cruise ships, almost everything is taken care of, your
accommodations, gourmet meals in dining rooms and cafés and snacks
throughout the day, as well as 24-hour room service. All activities
including the fitness center, entertainment and the award-winning
Adventure Ocean® Teen Programme, are all paid for. So, if you’re looking
for incredible value, look no further – this is the vacation for you!
■ 7 Night Western Mediterranean
(Harmony of the Seas)
Sailing Sundays from 12 Jun to 16 Oct 2016.
Day
Port
Sunday
Barcelona, Spain
Arrive
Depart
—
18h00
Monday
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
08h00
16h00
Tuesday
Marseilles, France
09h00
18h00
Wednesday
Florence, Italy
08h30
20h30
Thursday
Rome, Italy
07h00
20h00
Friday
Naples, Italy
07h00
20h00
At sea
Sunday
Barcelona, Spain
—
—
05h00
—
Thursday
Athens, Greece
06h00
18h00
Friday
Crete, Greece
07h00
14h00
■ 7 Night Greece & Turkey (Vision of the Seas)
Saturday
At sea
—
—
Sailing alternate Saturdays from 14 May to 12 Nov 2016.
Sunday
Rome, Italy
05h00
—
■ 7 Night Greek Isles (Jewel of the Seas)
Sailing Sundays from 19 Jun to 28 Aug 2016.
Day
Port
Arrive
Depart
Sunday
Rome, Italy
—
17h00
Monday
At sea
—
—
Day
Port
Saturday
Venice, Italy
Sunday
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Monday
At sea
Tuesday
Kusadasi, Turkey
Arrive
Depart
—
17h00
11h30
18h30
—
—
09h00
19h00
Wednesday
Santorini, Greece
07h00
17h00
Thursday
Katakolon, Greece
10h00
17h00
Tuesday
Santorini, Greece
13h00
22h00
Friday
At sea
Wednesday
Mykonos, Greece
08h00
18h00
Saturday
Venice, Italy
—
—
06h45
—
Thursday
Athens, Greece
06h00
18h00
Friday
Katakolon, Greece
10h00
17h00
■ 7 Night Greek Isles (Vision of the Seas)
—
—
Sailing alternate Saturdays from 7 May to 19 Nov 2016.
05h00
—
Saturday
At sea
Sunday
Rome, Italy
Day
Port
Saturday
Venice, Italy
Sunday
Kotor, Montenegro
Arrive
Depart
—
17h00
14h00
20h00
Monday
Corfu, Greece
09h00
15h00
Tuesday
Athens, Greece
12h00
20h30
Wednesday
Mykonos, Greece
07h00
16h00
Thursday
Argostoli, Greece
12h00
19h00
Friday
At sea
Saturday
Venice, Italy
—
—
06h45
—
Royal Caribbean International Cruises
Saturday
15
Mediterranean and Middle East
Terms & Conditions 2016/2017
■ Deposits:
■ Vouchers and Itineraries:
A non-refundable deposit of 20% of the cost of arrangements is required within 72 hours of the booking
confirmation. (30% for cruises).
Mustbecheckeduponreceiptandallinaccuraciesreported to your travel agent. Travel Vision will not be liable
for any inaccuracies after departure from South Africa.
■ Final Payment:
■ Insurance:
All reservations must be prepaid. Final payment is due
six weeks prior to departure. This may vary in the case of
cruises and certain other arrangements.
In making payment you confirm that you have read and
accepted these Terms and Conditions.
Failure to remit final payment on due date will result in
cancellation of reservations, forfeiture of deposit and may
attract cancellation costs.
Westronglyadvisepassengerstotakeoutinsurance
at the time of booking, covering cancellation, medical
expenses, loss of baggage and curtailment. Ask your
ASATATravelAgentfordetails.Passengersareresponsible
for their own insurance and Travel Vision will not be
liable in the event of a passenger failing to take adequate
insurance cover.
■ Flight Reconfirmation:
■ Costs:
■ Late Booking Fees:
All costs in this brochure are based on tariffs and
exchange rates at the time of publishing. All costs are
subject to alteration in the event of fluctuations in tariffs
and/or exchange rates. Until full payment is received your
entire booking is subject to currency fluctuation/fuel
surcharge increase.
It should be clearly understood that the rates in this
brochure include our administration, planning and
operational expenses. All prices reflected are in respect of
payment by cash only.
It is an express condition that in any event, at the time of
final payment, Travel Vision shall not be bound to accept
payment if the actual costs vary from our brochure /
Confirmation.
Certain hotels may from time to time offer specially
discounted rates for limited periods. These rates are not
utilized in our programmes, and reservations can only be
made direct with the hotel.
The airline concerned is not to be held responsible for any
act, omission or event during the time the passengers are
not on board their aircraft. The passenger tickets in use by
the airline, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract
between the airline and the purchaser of these tickets
and/or passenger.
Reservations made within 7 days of departure will be
subject to a fee of R250 plus VAT. Once confirmed, these
bookings will be subject to cancellation charges. Some
bookings require full payment at the time of booking.
■ Amendments:
An amendment fee of R250 plus VAT will be charged
for each amendment made to confirmed reservations,
in addition to any cancellation charges which may be
applicable.
■ Cancellations:
In the event of cancellation, which must be received in
writing, charges will be determined at the time of cancellation. The following indicates the maximum charges that
can be imposed:
• Morethan6weekspriortodeparture:Depositforfeited.
• Lessthan6weeksbutmorethan28dayspriorto
departure:60%ofthecosts.
• Within28to14daysofdeparture:80%ofthecosts.
• Within14daysofdeparture:100%ofcosts.
■ Refunds:
Whilstallvouchersareissuedontheunderstandingthat
all services are non-refundable, refund applications may
be considered only under the following conditions:
• Cancellationoramendmentofanyhotelaccommodation after departure can only be made directly with
Travel Vision’s Suppliers.
• Proofofcancellationcanbesubstantiated:i.e.date,
time, name and cancellation number.
• Claimsarereceivedinwritingnolaterthan30days
following completion of services reserved and original
vouchers are returned to Travel Vision.
Notwithstanding the above, no refunds on unused
car rentals, attraction entrances, apartment reservations or package components will be considered.
Subject to any additional charges levied by the service
providers, any refund will attract a minimum charge of
10%ofthecostorthefirstnight’saccommodationin
each city, whichever is the greater.
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OnallTours,PackagesandHotelReservations,therightis
reserved to substitute hotels listed with others of a similar
or higher category at no additional cost to the passenger.
Hotelsundergorenovationsfromtimetotimeandtake
allpossiblestepstolimitdisruptiontotheirguests.We
will not entertain complaints or refund requests if a hotel
iscarryingoutrenovationswhilstaguestisresident.Hotel
descriptions featured in this brochure are based on current hotel guides and contractual agreements provided
by suppliers. Any facilities supplied are subject to change
at any time.
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an indication only, dynamic online rates available.
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■ Possible Changes:
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to be extended or curtailed owing to unforeseeable
circumstances such as force majeure, adverse weather
conditions and changes in transportation schedules etc.
Any resultant expense shall be borne by the passenger
and any saving refunded. Travel Vision and its service
providers reserve the right to cancel any reservations
prior to departure; in which event the entire payment will
be refunded without any further obligation.
Travel Vision reserves the right to change requested hotels, apartments, cabins etc. to that of an equal or higher
grade, even after departure from South Africa. Travel
Vision is not responsible for any changes which occur
subsequent to the publication of this brochure.
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reservations by the airline.
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Travel Vision does not own, manage, control or operate
any transportation vehicle, any hotel or restaurant or any
other supplier service.
Bookings for the services provided by our suppliers will
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relevant supplier and will also be subject to the suppliers
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howsoever caused, during any journey, tour, residence or
other facility arranged or booked by the Company. The
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or any arrangements or booking, whether such failure
is occasioned by any of its servants, agents, principals,
sub-contractors or otherwise. Any loss or additional
expense due to delays, changes or cancellations of air,
rail, road, sea or any other service, strikes, sickness, theft,
war, weather or other causes, will have to be borne by
the passenger. In the event that you are not satisfied with
any aspect of your arrangements, you must immediately
inform our local supplier who will endeavour to resolve
the issue at the time. If on your return you have a further
complaint or query, you should notify your Travel Agent
within 30 days of the original service. All information
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knowledge and belief accurate at the time of publication,
but Travel Vision accepts no liability for errors/inaccuracies
that may occur.
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