18 Nights Brilliance Of The Seas
Includes Flights, Hotels, Meals, Guided Sightseeing
Departures 1/09/2022
Rome, Florence and Venice, Italy; Kotor, Montenegro; Corfu, Athens, Mykonos and Kefalonia, Greece
Experience the very best of Rome, Florence and Venice, Kotor, Corfu, Athens, Mykonos and Kefalonia on this spectacular land and sea journey. We will enjoy leisurely three night stays in Italy so that you can really explore each city. Highlights include Rome and its iconic attractions such as the Colosseum, Pantheon and Trevi Fountain. In Florence see the impressive Duomo and Michelangelo’s David. Wander the narrow alleyways of Venice from St Mark’s Square to the Rialto Bridge. While on the cruise soak up the sun on the beautiful Greek Islands of Mykonos and Kefalonia. Also enjoy exploring the ancient city of Athens, capital of Greece. We hope that you can join us!
Brilliance of the Seas
DECK PLANS
Brilliance of the Seas is a four-star floating leisure resort with plenty to keep you occupied. Characterized by her sleek super-yacht design, the expansive glass exteriors are perfectly complemented by sophisticated furnishings and fabrics. Featuring a large casino, choice of 5 dining options, an array of bars and pubs, rock-climbing wall, theatre and more, you may not want to leave the ship at all.
Day 1 1 September 2022 Depart Australia
Today we board our flight to Rome, Italy.
Meals included: In-flight
Day 2 2 September 2022 Rome, Italy
This afternoon we arrive into the eternal city of Rome. After clearing customs, we will be met by our private coach and transferred to our centrally located hotel.
Meals included: In-flight
Day 3 3 September 2022 Rome, Italy
This morning we will enjoy an overview sightseeing tour of Rome with a local guide. We will see the famous Colosseum, the Spanish steps, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon and more. We will also see the Trevi Fountain, where you can throw two coins over your shoulder into the fountain and wish to return to Rome.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 4 4 September 2022 Rome, Italy
A free day to explore Rome. You may wish to visit the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 5 5 September 2022 Florence, Italy
This morning we travel north to Siena, where we will see the magnificent Piazza del Campo renowned for the famous Palio horse race held in the Campo and its splendid civic tower and the enormous, partially completed Duomo. We continue our journey to Florence, known as “The Cradle of the Renaissance” which will be your base for exploring the region over the next three days.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 6 6 September 2022 Florence, Italy
This morning we will enjoy a walking tour to see Florence’s highlights with a local guide. We will see the Piazza del Duomo, one of the largest cathedrals in the Christian world. Together with Brunelleschi’s wonderful dome, we see the Campanile and the Baptistry. We also wander through the Piazza della Signoria, which contains the Loggia della Signoria, the Palazzo Vecchio and nearby, the Ponte Vecchio over the Arno River.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 7 7 September 2022 Florence, Italy
A day for individual exploration of this historic city. Florence’s museums, palaces, and churches house some of the greatest artistic treasures in the world. Visit the Uffizi Gallery, with its unsurpassed collection of art, the Accademia di Belle Arti, with Michelangelo’s statue of David, the Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 8 8 September 2022 Venice (Mestre), Italy
This morning we travel to Ferrara in the popular Emilia-Romagna region. Ferrara is a tranquil town with streets lined with red rick houses, palaces and squares. A splendid cultural centre during the Renaissance, these days Ferrara is a young and vibrant town and one of the major artistic and cultural centres in Italy. In the afternoon we continue to Venice. Built on 117 islands, Venice was once the head of the Mediterranean empire. We will have three nights in Mestre before the cruise to enjoy the canals, Renaissance palazzos and of course, the fabulous food and wine from the Veneto region.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 9 9 September 2022 Venice (Mestre), Italy
This morning we will enjoy a walking sightseeing tour of this beautiful city. We visit St Mark’s Square, see the Grand Canal, St Mark’s Cathedral, the Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. We will wind our way through the narrow alleyways to the market square of the Rialto.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 10 10 September 2022 Venice (Mestre), Italy
A free day to explore Venice. Perhaps take a tour to the island of Murano, known as the glass-making island. Venetian glass is world-renowned for being colourful, elaborate, and skillfully made. Many of the important characteristics of these objects had been developed by the thirteenth century. Or take a ride on a gondola, relax and be transported back in time as you take in the uniqueness of this beautiful city.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 11 11 September 2022 Venice – Begin 7 night Greek Is. Cruise
Today we are transferred by private coach to board the Brilliance of the Seas in Ravenna. Be up on deck as the ship slips her moorings at 5:00pm for the start of our fabulous cruise.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12 12 September 2022 Kotor, Montenegro
Today we sail up the picturesque Bay of Kotor, a submerged river canyon. A fantastic landscape is created by the overhanging limestone cliffs of Orjen and Lovcen. The town was founded by the ancient Romans in 168 BC and conquered by the Venetians in the 15th century. The port of Kotor was built by the Republic of Venice and is surrounded by impressive city walls. There are many attractive Venetian buildings in the town. Enjoy a free day to explore this interesting city.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 13 13 September 2022 Corfu, Greece
This morning we arrive in Corfu, the most northern island of the Ionian Group, lying at the entrance of the Adriatic Sea. Take a tour and visit Corfu Town with its unique architecture influenced by Venetian, French and British occupation. The most notable examples are the Old and New Fortresses (Venetian) as well as the Palace of Saint Michael & Saint George (British) which now houses an impressive Museum of Asiatic Art.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 14 14 September 2022 Athens, Greece
Today we call into the ancient city of Athens, capital of Greece. Athens is the home of the Acropolis and the ultimate in ancient Greek architectural perfection, the Parthenon, built to honour the goddess Athena and one of the wonders of the ancient world. A highlight of Athens is the Acropolis, still dominating the frantic bustle of modern Athens.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 15 15 September 2022 Mykonos, Greece
Today we arrive in the scenic Greek island of Mykonos. Mykonos is one of the smallest islands of the Cyclades complex, but is definitely the most famous, thanks to its treasure of natural beauty, rich history, cosmopolitan character combined with plenty of local colour. Chora, the islands capital is spectacular with its narrow, whitewashed streets and white cubicle houses with their tiny balconies, coloured windows lined by bougainvillea and posts of basilicum. Numerous little churches and chapels, hidden minuscule piazza’s and water wells, as well as the multitude of colourful shops makes this a fabulous place to explore at leisure. We will have a free day to explore the quaint streets of this beautiful island.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 16 16 September 2022 Kefalonia, Greece
Kefalonia is the largest island in the Ionian Sea, famous for its gorgeous beaches, crumbling castles, secluded monasteries and warm Greek hospitality. Throughout the course of history, Kefalonia has exchanged hands many times —from the Normans to the Venetians to the Ottoman Turks, and it has survived occupations by German and Italian soldiers during WWII. It is famous as the location of the book Captain Corelli’s Mandolin. Enjoy a free day to explore this amazing island and see the fantastic cliffs and beaches other natural features.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 17 17 September 2022 Day at Sea
A free day while the Brilliance of the Seas cruises the Mediterranean. There will be time to enjoy the wonderful facilities of the ship, perhaps have a spa or beauty treatment, attend an informative lecture, or a dance class.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 18 18 September 2022 Venice, Italy – Australia
This morning we arrive back in Ravenna and after disembarking the ship we travel to Venice airport for your flight home after a spectacular trip-of-a-lifetime.
Meals included: Breakfast & In-flight
Day 19 19 September 2022 Arrive in Australia
You will arrive back in Australia. The tour concludes.
VIEW PRICING| CABIN | GRADE | DECK | TWIN FARE PP | SINGLE FARE |
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| Inside | 4V | 3,4,7,8,9,10 | $4,999 | $6,689 |
| Oceanview | 4N | 3,4 | $5,399 | $7,199 |
| Balcony | 4D | 7,8,10 | $5,999 | $8,164 |
| Included port & handling charges | $475 | $825 | ||
| Included air taxes as at 1/11/2021 | $232 | $232 | ||
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CabinInside
Grade4V
Deck3,4,7,8,9,10
Twin Share$4,999
Single Fare$6,689
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CabinOceanview
Grade4N
Deck3,4
Twin Share$5,399
Single Fare$7,199
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CabinBalcony
Grade4D
Deck7,8,10
Twin Share$5,999
Single Fare$8,164
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Included port & handling charges
Twin Share$475
Single Fare$825
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Included air taxes as at 1/11/2021
Twin Share$232
Single Fare$232
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International touring can involve a considerable amount of walking and stair climbing in the places visited and it is important that all tour participants have a level of physical fitness that allows them to take part in this activity without the need of assistance from others.
Tour Operator
Cruise Offers (a division of Travelrite International Pty Ltd), (ABN 64 005 817 078) is the tour organiser. Brilliance of the Seas is operated by Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and the Best of Italy and Greek Islands fly/cruise arrangements are subject to the terms and conditions and general information detailed in the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines brochure.
Tour Organisation
Cruise Offers reserves the right to change advertised entrances if necessary for the smooth operation of the tour.
Tour Costs
The tour costs are based on airfare, shipping, general transport, accommodation costs and foreign exchange rates at 1 November 2021. Cruise Offers Value Holidays reserves the right to alter the costs if any of these factors change, giving any passenger that has booked the right to withdraw with full refund of monies paid or modify arrangements. No alterations to price will be made within 90 days of departure from Australia.
Deposit and Payment
All Cruise Offers Value Holidays are heavily discounted and available for a limited time only. For this reason we require a deposit of $1500 at the time of booking. This payment is non-refundable. The deposit should be sent with a completed Cruise Offers booking form that lists your requested cabin category. As soon as the booking is confirmed, (usually within 24 hours), a cruise confirmation advice will be posted to the client. The confirmation advice will contain all details. The passenger must also complete the online Royal Caribbean Cruise Line cruise personaliser at https://www.royalcaribbean.com. au. Final payments are due to be paid to Cruise Offers 90 days prior to the commencement of the Brilliance of the Seas fly/cruise. A 1.5% administration fee will be added all credit card payments. Any changes made to a booking after purchase may incur fees.
Airlines Used:
Etihad Airways, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Qantas Airways, Thai Airways, Cathay Pacific plus any codeshare partners (subject to availability)
Air Taxes:
From Brisbane/Sydney/Melbourne/Adelaide/Perth as listed in the itinerary. Please contact us for air taxes from different cities. Air taxes are valid as at 1 November 2021. If they change due to government and airline charges and currency variations, Cruise Offers Value Holidays reserves the right to charge additional amounts.
Accommodation:
Accommodation has been booked at the following hotels:
Rome – Hotel California – 3 stars
Florence – Hotel de Lanzi or Hotel Bigallo – 3 stars
Mestre – Leonardo Royal Hotel – 4.5 stars
If you would like to upgrade your accommodation to Venice Island, please contact Cruise Offers for more information
Extending:
You can stay longer in Europe for minimal cost. Please contact Cruise Offers on 1800 630 343 for more information.
Cancellation Charges
Number of days before sailing.
| DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE | CANCELLATION FEE |
|---|---|
| Over 90 days | Loss of deposit |
| 90 days or less | 100% of full fare |
| Non appearance/no written notice | 100% of full fare |
Refunds
The cruise is based on arrangements which do not allow for any refunds in respect to sightseeing, accommodation, meals or other services not utilised after the tour has commenced.
Travel Documents
All passengers will require a valid passport. A visa is not required for Europe for stays up to 90 days. If not an Australian passport holder check with Cruise Offers for visa requirements.
Travel Insurance
Adequate travel insurance is highly recommended to cover cruise members for the consequences of unforeseen events during the cruise and for cancellation fees which could result from events such as illness, accident, death etc.
Baggage
Passengers qualify for a 23kg free baggage allowance on flights to join or return from the cruise.
Group Airline Seating
Please note; you will be booked as part of a group booking with the airline, this means we are unable to confirm any seating requests. Pre purchasing of flights and payment of airline seat booking fees allows allocation of specific seats. Additional costs will apply.
Minimum Tour Numbers
The fly/cruise arrangements have been made on the basis of a minimum number of passengers travelling. In the event that less than the required number of passengers have confirmed their booking 90 days from the date of departure, Cruise Offers reserves the right to cancel the tour, giving a full refund of monies paid, or offer arrangements to proceed with the tour at a modified fare.
TOUR PARTICIPATION:
Children under 5 years of age are ineligible on coach & cruise tours. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Passengers with disabilities are welcome on Travelrite & Cruise Offers tours provided they are accompanied by a companion capable of providing all necessary assistance, and do not require special assistance from Travelrite & Cruise Offers personnel. Travelrite and Cruise Offers reserves the right to refuse to carry anyone if it is felt the individual cannot cope with the requirements of coach & cruise tour travel and who may require services and facilities that Travelrite & Cruise Offers cannot guarantee will be available. You agree to not hold the Travelrite & Cruise Offers responsible for any decision made by any of them or any service provider to refuse to carry you, provide any facilities or accommodation to you or to provide any service to you.
Responsibilities
Cruise Offers (a division of Travelrite International Pty Ltd, ATAS A10538) is the tour organiser. Cruise Offers, its agents, officers, affiliates, and/or suppliers of services pursuant to, or in connection with these fly/cruises, shall act only as agents in making arrangements for hotels, transportation, including transportation by ship, restaurants, or any other service and do not assume any liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, death, loss, accident or delay to person or property due to an act of negligence or a default of any hotel, carrier restaurant company or person rendering any services included in fly/cruises, or by act of God. Further, no responsibilities are accepted for any damage or delay due to sickness, pilferage, labour disputes, machinery break-down, quarantine, government restraints, weather, terrorism or other causes beyond their control. No responsibility is accepted for any additional expense, omission, delays, re-routing or acts of any government authority. Baggage is at owners’ risk throughout the fly/cruise. The passage contract between the carriers concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the carriers and the purchasers of this fly/cruise and/or the passengers. The right is reserved to withdraw any fly/cruise and/or make such changes in the fly/cruises as may be found desirable or necessary for the convenience of the parties and the proper carrying out of the fly/ cruise. This contract shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia and any legal action must be undertaken in the State of Victoria. Attention is also directed to the terms and conditions of the Brilliance of the Seas fly/cruise passage contract with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, detailed on the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines website. If you do not have a copy of the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines terms and conditions please contact Cruise Offers and we will send one to you.
DELAYS AND UNFORESEEN EVENTS:
You engage Cruise Offers (a division of Travelrite International Pty Ltd) to book this tour on your behalf and you acknowledge that Cruise Offers acts as your agent for the purpose of making contracts between you and the various providers of accommodation, transportation and other services that comprise the tour. Cruise Offers may without reference to you provide or make available to you, or may as your agent engage any third party to provide or make available to you, any good or service which Travelrite reasonably believes is necessary for your benefit to maintain the tour itinerary, repatriate you or otherwise accommodate, transport or sustain you in circumstances in which the tour itinerary fails wholly or partly for any reason. You appoint Cruise Offers your attorney for this purpose. You agree to pay Cruise Offers any cost thereof and you indemnify Cruise Offers in respect of any cost it incurs in this regard. Cruise Offers advises you to obtain travel insurance generally including in respect of the risk that any such good or service may become required.
TRAVEL VACCINATION POLICY: The wellbeing of our guests is our top priority. All guests booked to travel internationally with Travelrite International are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which may include a booster shot to keep it current and valid.
How to Book
Bookings can be made by completing a booking form and sending it with a deposit of $1,900 per person to:
Postal Booking
Travelrite International Pty Ltd 423 Whitehorse Road Balwyn, Victoria 3103.
Further information can be obtained by telephoning
Toll Free: 1800 630 343
Telephone (03) 8803 6868
Fax (03) 9836 8068
Email [email protected]
About Cruise Offers
Cruise Offers (a division of Travelrite International Pty Ltd), is a well-established travel company which has been marketing throughout Australia for over 30 years. It has two fully ATAS accredited (No. A10538) offices at Balwyn and Heathmont. As such they directly represent the major airlines of the world and all major domestic and international hotel, tour and transport operators. Travelrite International Pty Ltd is a full member of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents – AFTA.
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Experience the very best of Rome, Florence and Venice, Kotor, Corfu, Athens, Mykonos and Kefalonia on this spectacular land and sea journey. We will enjoy leisurely three night stays in Italy so that you can really explore each city. Highlights include Rome and its iconic attractions such as the Colosseum, Pantheon and Trevi Fountain. In Florence see the impressive Duomo and Michelangelo’s David. Wander the narrow alleyways of Venice from St Mark’s Square to the Rialto Bridge. While on the cruise soak up the sun on the beautiful Greek Islands of Mykonos and Kefalonia. Also enjoy exploring the ancient city of Athens, capital of Greece. We hope that you can join us
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