JEWELS OF SCANDINAVIA & RUSSIA. Sunday, August 24 Saturday, September 6, 2014

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Pauwels Travel Bureau Ltd. 95 Dalhousie Street, Brantford, Ontario. N3T 2J1 Tel: 519-753 2695 / 519-756-4900 Fax: 519-753-6376 Email: [email protected] www.pauwelstravel.com

Old Town, Stockholm Sweden, Photo by Michael Caven

“JEWELS OF SCANDINAVIA & RUSSIA” Pamper yourself on this 12 day cruise of Scandinavia and Russia aboard the Celebrity Constellation. Ports of call include; Stockholm, Helsinki, Copenhagen and 2 days in St. Petersburg. Sandra Pauwels & Steve Thomas are looking forward to welcoming you onboard. Sunday, August 24 – Saturday, September 6, 2014 Tour cost from Toronto, based on double occupancy: $3295 in category 7 Cabin PROPOSED ITINERARY Sunday, August 24, DAY 1: Evening departure from Toronto Airport on Air Transat direct service to Amsterdam. Dinner and a snack as well as onboard entertainment provided however headsets are an additional cost if you do not have your own. Monday, August 25, DAY 2: AMSTERDAM Morning arrival in Amsterdam where you will be met by a private coach and taken on a panoramic tour of the city including a one hour canal cruise. Following the tour you transfer to the Celebrity Constellation where your cabins should be ready. Time to settle in and explore the ship before dinner. Overnight. Tuesday, August 26, DAY 3: A full day at sea to aquaint yourself with the ship and activities onboard.

AT SEA

Wednesday, August 27, DAY 4: BERLIN(ROSTOCK) The booming capital of reunified Germany and one of Europe’s most dynamic and exciting cities. Berlin is definitely “worth the journey”, as locals proudly like to say. Berlin features spectacular architecture, and fabulous museums such as the Pergamon. Thursday, August 28, DAY 5: Another fabulous day to relax at sea.

AT SEA

Friday, August 29, DAY 6: STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN Spread out over 14 islands in Lake Malaren, Stockholm looks out proudly to the Baltic Sea. Her 700 year history is reflected in the grand public buildings, palaces, and rich cultural history. While here plan to visit the Old Town with its cobblestone streets, beautifully preserved buildings, gothic churches and the Royal Palace. Saturday, August 30, DAY 7: HELSINKI, FINLAND Sitting on the edge of the Baltic, the modern, cosmopolitan city of Helsinki is the World Design Capital for 2012. The beauty of the surrounding nature blends seamlessly with high-tech achievements and contemporary trends. Walking tours of the city centre show layers of history, while modern architecture and cutting-edge style stake the city's claim to the future.

Sunday, August 31, DAY 8:

ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA Created by Peter the Great to rival Venice, the city fans out over 101 islands, 66 canals and hundreds of bridges and is deservedly called “the most beautiful city in Russia”. Sightseeing highlights include; the Palace Square, Nevsky Prospekt, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Admiralty Tower, Kazan Cathedral, Peter and Paul Fortress and of course the Hermitage Museum, located in the Winter Palace, home of the last czars and Pushkin, once home of the Imperial family.

St Isaac’s Cathedral Photo by Godot13

Monday, September 1, DAY 9: ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA A second day of sightseeing in St. Petersburg. Note Pauwels Travel will be offering excursions independent of the cruiseline with our on-location partner. Tuesday, September 2, DAY 10: Full day to explore the picturesque and historical capital of Estonia. Wednesday, September 3, DAY 11: A relaxing day at sea.

TALLINN, ESTONIA

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Thursday, September 4, DAY 12: COPENHAGEN, DENMARK The “wonderful” Danish capital famous for sights such as Tivoli Amusement Park, the statue of the Little Mermaid, the colourful Nyhavn harbor district, Christiansborg Palace, the Danish Parliament and the Royal Amelienborg Palace. Friday, September 5, DAY 13: Your last day. Farewell dinner this evening.

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Saturday, September 6, DAY 14: AMSTERDAM Early morning arrival in Amsterdam where you will be among the first to disembark and transfer to the airport for you 8:55AM flight back to Toronto with Air Transat.

WELCOME HOME!! Tour Cost from Toronto $3295.00 per person based on two people sharing a category 7 cabin. $3085.00 per person based on two people sharing a category 11 cabin. $3975.00per person based on two people sharing a category 2A cabin. $3925.00 per person based on two people sharing a category 2B cabin. Single supplement available upon request and subject to category cabin requested. **Please note that no specific cabins can be held without deposit. Availability of any specific cabin type is to be determined at time of booking. Included in the price: - Return airfare to Amsterdam on Air Transat; - Transportation throughout; - 12 night cruise in cabin type selected on the Celebrity Constellation; - All meals and snacks; - Sightseeing as per the program; - Fully escorted; - Cruise port charges. Not Included: - Airport taxes and security fees currently $525.00, but subject to change; - Gratuities on cruise - ship staff, local guides, drivers; - Beverages with meals; - Items of a personal nature; - Travel insurance, available as follows: Cabin 11 All inclusive insurance: Non medical insurance: Up to age 54: $259.20 Up to age 54: $219.24 Ages 55 - 59: $265.68 Ages 55 - 59: $228.96 Ages 60 - 64: $319.68 Ages 60 - 64: $253.80 Ages 65 - 69: $387.72 Ages 65 - 69: $281.88 Ages 70 - 74: $530.28 Ages 70 - 74: $319.68 Ages 75 - 79: Call for rates Ages 75 - 79: Call for rates

Cabin 7

All inclusive insurance: Up to age 54: $267.84 Ages 55 - 59: $274.32 Ages 60 - 64: $330.48 Ages 65 - 69: $402.84 Ages 70 - 74: $547.56 Ages 75 - 79: Call for rates

Non medical insurance: Up to age 54: $228.96 Ages 55 - 59: $239.76 Ages 60 - 64: $267.84 Ages 65 - 69: $297.00 Ages 70 - 74: $336.96 Ages 75 - 79: Call for rates

Cabin 2A & B All inclusive insurance: Up to age 54: $301.32 Ages 55 - 59: $308.88 Ages 60 - 64: $372.60 Ages 65 - 69: $452.52 Ages 70 - 74: $605.88 Ages 75 - 79: Call for rates

Non medical insurance: Up to age 54: $262.44 Ages 55 – 59: $274.32 Ages 60 - 64: $309.96 Ages 65 - 69: $348.84 Ages 70 - 74: $398.52 Ages 75 - 79: Call for rates

AMSTERDAM EXTENSION Saturday, September 6 to Tuesday, September 9, 2014 Extension cost: $1175 per person based on double occupancy. Proposed Itinerary Saturday, September 6, DAY 14: AMSTERDAM Morning arrival in Amsterdam where you will disembark and be met by your private coach and guide for a detailed sightseeing tour of the city. Highlights include the Royal Palace, Dam Suare, the flower market as well as a one hour canal cruise. During the tour you will also receive an “I am Amsterdam” card which will entitle you to free public transportation, entances and discounts on a number of museums, attractions and restaurants. Check in to your centrally located, first class hotel Raddison Blu, followed by free time before a group dinner. Sunday, September 7, DAY 15: Full day free to take advantage of your pass. Overnight.

AMSTERDAM

Monday, September 8, DAY 16: AMSTERDAM Your last day in Europe fully free to indulge in a last minute sightseeing and/or souvenir shopping. This evening’s farewell dinner will be a typical Rijsttafel dinner. Overnight. Tuesday, September 9, DAY 17: Braekfast at the hotel followed by a transfer to Schipol Airport for your return flight to Toronto. Included in the price: - Return airfare to Amsterdam on Air Transat; - Transfers and sightseeing tour; - 3 night accommodation at Raddison Blu; - Breakfast daily and 2 dinners; - “I am Amsterdam” card.

Not Included: - Gratuities for local guides, drivers; - Beverages with meals; - Travel insurance: for rates please contact the office.

PAUWELS TRAVEL BUREAU LTD. 95 Dalhousie Street, Brantford, Ontario N3T 2J1 Tel: 519-753-2695/519-756-4900 Fax: 519-753-6376 Email: [email protected] Ont. Reg. #1034992 TERMS AND CONDITIONS ______________________________________________________________________________ RESERVATIONS AND DEPOSITS: Reservations should be made as early as possible to ensure the departure of your choice. A deposit of $750.00 is required at the time of registration. Your reservation is confirmed upon receipt of your deposit and application form. No reservations will be accepted without a signed application form. REFUND OF UNUSED ARRANGEMENTS: Because the rates of Pauwels Travel Bureau Ltd. are based on group participation, no refund can be made for any tour accommodation or tour service or tour feature not taken. If cancellation occurs while the tour is in progress, no refund can be made for the tour portion not taken. We strongly suggest that to allow for any unexpected contingencies, you purchase the all-inclusive insurance. CANCELLATION POLICY: Refund of deposit is made in full if cancellation is received in writing by Pauwels Travel Bureau Ltd. more than 90 days prior of the departure date of the tour less a $500.00 non refundable administrative fee per person. For cancellation received in writing 120 days prior or less the following cancellation charges apply: 90 to 57 days before departure: 25% of tour cost 56 to 30 days before departure: 50% of tour cost Within 29 days before departure: 100% of tour cost RESPONSIBILITY: Pauwels Travel Bureau Ltd. reserves the right without notice, to withdraw any part or all of the tour. Factors such as airline schedule changes, hotel overbookings, inclement weather, etc. necessitate changes in the itinerary as outlined. There may also be other circumstances in which changes become necessary or advisable. Any savings realized by these changes will be passed on to the passengers, any resultant expenses shall be borne by the passenger. Pauwels Travel Bureau Ltd. acts only as an agent in securing hotel, transportation and other travel services and in no event shall be held responsible for the failure by any person or company to render any transportation, lodging or other travel service to be provided on the tour. All hotel, transportation and other travel services are provided to tour members subject to all the terms and conditions under which they are offered to the public generally. The acceptance of the initial service to be provided under the tour shall be considered an acceptance by the tour member of those conditions. Pauwels Travel Bureau Ltd. also reserves the right to decline, to accept or retain any person as a member of the tour, in which case equitable refund will be made at the discretion of the tour operators. AIR TRANSPORTATION: Trans Atlantic economy flight by scheduled, IATA carriers, based on charter class fare. Other fares October also be used. All fares are subject to specific rules and regulations, to changes and to government approval.

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