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Jan 31 | Home to Honolulu Today you board your flight bound for Paradise! Upon arrival at the Honolulu airport, you will be met by your Universal Travel representative and transferred to the Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort for a relaxing three-night stay. Dinner is at your leisure this evening. Overnight: Honolulu, Hilton Hawaiian Village Feb 1 | Free Day in Paradise Today is yours to enjoy exactly as you please at your resort on the shores of Waikiki Beach. Unwind and relax from your travels with a refreshing tropical cocktail at the pool, or a stroll along Waikiki Beach, with its white sands and turquoise blue waters. Why not take the Trolly to downtown Honolulu, where you’ll find shopping and din-ing opportunities everywhere you look. Overnight: Honolulu, Hilton Hawaiian Village Feb 2 | Free Morning |Pearl Harbor & USS AZ Memorial This morning is at your leisure. Take a dip in the warm and calm swimming area with a protective seawall in front of your resort, or relax by one of the 5 sparkling pools, a water lover's dream. This afternoon, you will visit Pearl Harbor. Here you visit the USS Arizona Memorial built above the Arizona which was sunk by a Japanese attack on December 7, 1941. You return to your resort later this afternoon. Tonight, it's like the Fourth of July in Waikiki so don’t miss out when at 7:45 pm, colorful sparks fill the sky at the Hilton Hawaiian Village! Overnight: Honolulu, Hilton Hawaiian Village Feb 3 - Pride of America | Sail away Party! Enjoy a leisurely morning before you check out at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort and depart for the pier where you board Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of Ameri-ca just in time for lunch. The ship sets sail at 7 pm. Honolulu (L,D) Feb 4 & 5 | Kahului, Maui | 8 am - next day 6 pm Welcome to Maui! Today you dock at Kahului and stay for overnight. Maui, known also as “The Valley Isle,” is the second largest Hawaiian island and is beloved for its world-famous beaches, the sacred Iao Valley, views of migrating humpback whales, farm-to-table cuisine, and the magnificent sunrise and sunset from Haleakala, Maui’s highest peak. This massive volcano rises more than 10,000 feet above the sea and provides spectacular views! It’s not surprising Maui has been voted "Best Island in the U.S." by Condé Nast Traveler readers for more than 20 years. From the highly scenic drive to Hana and beautiful Kaanapali Beach you’ll have a tough time deciding what to do. Lahaina is a historic town that has been trans-formed into a Maui hotspot with dozens of art galler-ies and a variety of unique shops and restaurants. Once the capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom in the early nineteenth century, Lahaina was also a historic whaling village during the whaling boom of the mid-1800s. Up to 1,500 sailors from as many as 400 ships took leave in Lahaina, including Herman Melville, who immortalized the era in his classic novel Moby Dick. Get a fresh taste of Hawaii Regional Cuisine in Lahaina's fine restaurants. Don’t forget to set sail from the Harbor on an unforgetta-ble whale watching tour. The channel off the coast of Lahaina is one of the best places in the world to spot humpback whales. Kahului, Maui (B,L,D) Feb 6 | Hilo - 8 am to 6 pm This morning dock in Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii, the youngest and largest island in the Hawaiian chain. Nearly twice as big as all of the other Hawaiian Islands combined (hence, its nickname, “Big Island”), its sheer size is awe-inspiring. You can travel through all but four of the world's different climate zones here, ranging from Wet Tropical to Polar Tundra, a result of the shielding effect and elevations of massive volcanoes. The Island is constructed of 5 major volcanoes: Kilauea, Mauna Loa (located within Volcano National Park), Mauna Kea, Hualalai and Kohala. Mauna Loa is the largest active volcano on Earth. The entire city of Hilo is like one giant greenhouse with spectacular tropical flowers at every turn. You may opt to visit the town's well-preserved historic buildings, or enjoy a tour of the Mauna Loa Maca-damia Nut Factory, with yummy samples at the giftshop! Once back onboard the Pride of America, enjoy a cocktail at one of the three swimming pools watching the sun set in paradise! Hilo, Big Island (B,L,D) Hawaiian Islands Cruise Tour Jan 31 - Feb 11, 2024 | …a 11 Day Program Featuring Three Nights on Waikiki Beach, and while on your cruise TWO DAYS each on Maui and Kauai, plus Hilo and Kona on the Big Island! Immerse yourself in the rich culture, incredible landscapes, and delicious cuisine of Hawai`i on this one-of-a-kind 7-day cruise from Honolulu. As the only U.S. agged cruise ship, the Pride of America sails year round from Honolulu, giving you the freedom and exibility to vacaon on your schedule. Visit four Hawaiian Islands and ve ports in seven days while you cruise through paradise in style. Explore an island every day of your vacaon – from the lush, fragrant vegetaon of Kauai to the Big Island’s dramac volcanoes and the famous surng beaches of Oahu. Enjoy overnight stays in Maui and Kauai, giving you even more me to discover the best of island living. Plus enjoy a three night stay at the spectacular Hilton Hawaiian Village, Waikiki's only true resort desnaon located on the widest stretch of beach in Waikiki. The 22-acre paradise features the best pools and waterslides in Waikiki, as well as the only saltwater lagoon. This is how you Hawai`i!!!
With sucient numbers, Universal Travel will oer Optional and Private Shore Excursions on all Ports of Call on this Itinerary. Feb 7 | Kona - 7 am to 5:30 pm | Tender Port!!! This morning your ship anchors on the Big Island’s “Gold Coast” of Kona. The sunny Kona District stretches al-most two-thirds of the entire West side of the island of Hawaii. Along this expansive area, you’ll find everything from coffee farms to historic Hawaiian landmarks. In fact, King Kamehameha actually spent his final years in Kona. Home to shops, restaurants and nightlife, you can conveniently take a walking tour of Kona’s history at places like Huliheʻe Palace and Moku- aikaua Church. Other significant historic places include Kealakekua Bay to the south, where Captain James Cook first set foot on the island in 1778 and where he was eventually killed. You may choose to visit Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historic Park, a well restored Hawai-ian “sacred place of refuge”. For water enthusiasts, the calm and clear waters of Kona are perfect for snorkeling, swimming, and spotting dolphins and sea turtles. Your visit on Kona won’t be complete without an optional visit to the cooler upland slopes, where you can sample the dis-tinctive flavors of 100% Kona coffee and learn how it’s grown, dried, and roasted. Kona, Big Island (B/L/D) Feb 8 & 9 |Nawiliwili, Kauai | 8 am - next day 2 pm Today at 8 am, you arrive at Nawiliwili, where you will be docked overnight. Named after the Wiliwili trees which once lined its picturesque harbor, this lovely port of Kauai is your gateway to what many believe to be Hawaii's most beautiful island. On "The Garden Island," nature is truly the star, from the dramatic mountains of Kokee to the cool rainforests of Haena. Hollywood adores this island, with scenes from Jurassic Park, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and King Kong all filmed here. You may choose to sign up for an excursion to take a relaxing river cruise to the Fern Grotto where a Hawaiian chorus serenades you in a naturally formed amphitheater. Elect an optional helicopter ride and experience all of the natural wonders of Kauai on a guided aerial tour, as you dip low over razor-thin cliffs, flutter past sparkling waterfalls and swoop into the valleys of fabled Waimea Canyon. The Pride of America sets sail at 2 pm and shortly after you’ll cruise along the dramatic Na Pali Coastline. The only way to see this stunning vista is via air or on the water. What a wonderful way to end your Hawaiian Islands Cruise Tour. Nawiliwili, Kauai & at Sea (B,L,D) Feb 10 & 11 | Honolulu & overnight flight home This morning your ship arrives back into Honolulu at 7am. After breakfast and disembarkation, board your motorcoach for a panoramic city tour of Honolulu. View landmarks such as the National Cemetery of the Pacific, the Hawaiian State Capital, and the Pali lookout. You will have free time in Waikiki for lunch and shopping before you transfer to the airport and check in for your overnight flight home. Fond memories of your Hawaiian Islands Cruise Tour program with Universal Travel will last forever! (B) *Itinerary is subject to change Inclusions: The • Round trip airport transfers to DFW (including gratuities) (minimum of 10 passengers) • Roundtrip airfare from DFW to Honolulu (baggage fees not included) • All transfers from hotel to pier & pier to airport • 3 pre-nights at the Hilton Hawaiian Village on the beach at Waikiki!! • 7 nights onboard the Pride of America in your selected cabin category • All meals while onboard the Pride of America • Hawaii ultimate beverage and 2 night specialty dining packages - with gratuities included! • Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial (Due to time constraints, a visit to the USS Missouri is not included. If you wish to visit the Missouri, you will need to schedule the visit during your free time in Waikiki.) • Panoramic city tour of Honolulu • Ship Service fees included • All driver & guide gratuities while in Honolulu • All cruise, port charges and government taxes • Service of a Universal Travel representative throughout the itinerary A $1,000.00 refundable deposit is due, within ve days of making the reservation. Final payment due Sep 21, 2023 Cancellation: 50% non-refundable Sep 27, 2023 100% non-refundable Nov 1, 2023 Inside Cabin - Cat. IB $6,299.00 per person Balcony - Cat. BB $7,099.00 per person Single occupancy is available upon request Cash, check, and all major credit cards accepted Suite categories available upon request An optional Travel Protection plan is available with coverage for trip can-cellation/interruption, see enclosed product yer for more information. Balcony - Cat. BA $7,299.00 per person Outside - Cat. OK (obstructed) $6,499.00 per person Contact Linda Mattingly lmattingly@alliancebank.com 877-903-2265 or 903-439-6707 Alliance Bank PO BOX 500, Sulphur Springs, TX 72483
Luxury Tented Camp Safari Up-close with the Big 5 February 24-March 6, 2024 Feb 24 & 25 | From home to Nairobi, Kenya Today begin your trip of a lifeme as your board your overnight ight to Kenya with a connecon in Europe. Upon arrival you will be met by your Universal Travel sta member and assisted with a transfer to your 5-star hotel in Nairobi, for a comfortable three night stay. Feb 26 | Nairobi The morning is yours to recoup from your ights to Kenya. Relax at the pool, schedule a massage, visit the tness center or rest in your comfortable deluxe room. An included lunch will be served before you visit the Karen Blixen Museum and former home of Danish author Karen Blixen, famous for her 1937 book Out of Africa. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. Overnight: Nairobi (B,L) Feb 27 | Nairobi - A day in Nairobi Aer a leisurely breakfast by the pool , you will visit the Girae Centre, which started as a rehabilitaon project to rescue the Rothschild Girae. Learn about this endangered species and get a close look at the girae as you feed this beauful animal. Next, you’ll visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Nursery in Nairobi Naonal Park. The Nursery provides a safe haven to orphaned baby elephants rescued by the DSWT. Aer the elephants graduate from the Nursery, they are moved to a Rein-tegraon Center, from where they will ulmately return to the wild. Your tour connues to the Kazuri Beads Factory with an included lunch enroute. Kazuri, which means “small and beau-ful” in Swahili, began in 1975 as a ny workshop experimenng in making ceramic beads made by hand. Today the factory provides employment to over 300 single mothers in Kenya! Return to your hotel and aer some free me to freshen up, enjoy a welcome to Kenya dinner. Overnight: Nairobi (B,D) Feb 28 | Nanyuki & Sweetwaters Aer breakfast, leave Nairobi behind and pass by pineapple and coee elds, before you arrive in Nanyuki. Here you visit the Nanyuki Spinners and Weavers, a woman’s self-help group, established in 1977. Starng with only 10 members, the organi-zaon now has over 200 women and is a highly successful organizaon. The members collect raw wool from local pastoral-ists and bring to their place in Nanyuki. Enrely by hand the women spin the wool into yarn. It is washed several mes before it is dyed with only natural dyes. Aer it dries, the heavy yarn is woven into rugs of various sizes and paerns as well as place mats and wall hangings. Finer yarn is made into ne quali-ty beauful shawls. Your journey connues to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Mid-day, check into Serena Sweetwaters Luxury Tented Camp, located within abounding wildlife and designed to oer a charming blend of under canvas ambiance and uncom-promising luxury, this camp has long been the preferred retreat of wilderness and safari lovers alike. Get ready this aernoon for your rst game drive! On your way back to the camp you will cross the equator - a perfect picture opportunity! Overnight: Sweetwaters Tented Camp or similar (B,L,D) Feb 29 | Sweetwaters Aer breakfast enjoy a morning game drive within the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to the world’s last remaining northern white rhinos, and a sanctuary for over 110 crically endangered black rhinos. Visit the Morani enclosure, where you meet Baraka the black rhino carrying the ambassador ag for his predecessor. Baraka was born in the wild in Ol Pejeta, but lost sight in both eyes due to a ght and then a cataract. Return back to the camp for lunch and free me to rest. Enjoy an early dinner at the camp before you leave for an exclusive night game drive, an acvity not available in most naonal parks and reserves in Kenya. With the help of a ltered spot light, you might spot some unusual sighngs of nocturnal animals, including aardvark, caracal cat, bat eared fox, and perhaps even a leopard. Overnight: Sweetwaters Tented Camp or similar (B,L,D) Mar 1 | Sweetwaters to Bualo Springs Game Reserve This morning, aer a leisurely breakfast your journey connues to Samburu. You arrive in me for lunch, at the Ashnill Luxury Tented Camp. Located in the Bualo Springs Game Reserve, this luxury tented camp is home to some rare northern wildlife including the Long Necked Gerenuk, Beisa Oryx, Reculated Girae, Grevy Zebra, Somali Ostrich and an abundance of bird species, all ocking here because of the springs, which provide permanent drinking water. Enjoy an aernoon game drive in the reserve before returning to the camp for dinner and overnight. Overnight: Ashnill Tented Camp or similar (B,L,D) Mar 2 | Bualo Springs Game Reserve/ Samburu Bright and early this morning, depart for a game drive as the wildlife viewing will be at its prime. Upon your return to the camp, enjoy breakfast and some free me, before you visit a Samburu Village. The Samburu Tribe, like the Masai, are nomad-ic pastoralists, moving from one place to another following paerns of rainfall in search of fresh pasture and water for their livestock. The Samburu are easily idened as they wear bright and colorful are, beaded necklaces, and jewelry. You will be allowed to enter a Samburu hut and learn how they survive in this desert like land. Be ready with your cameras as Samburu Warriors dance to the rhythmic channg. Return to the camp in me for lunch. You'll have some free me to relax on your porch or by the pool before heading out again for a late aernoon game drive when animals are most acve. Samburu’s skies are stunning at night. So close to the equator, you might be able to spot the Southern Cross, the Scorpion, the Seven Sisters, and other constellaons depending on the me of year. Overnight: Ashnill Tented Camp or similar (B,L,D) Mar 3 | Samburu to Maasai Mara This morning aer breakfast, transfer to the local airstrip with a short game drive en-route. You’ll y over the Great Ri Valley and onto the unspoiled Savannah of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Upon arrival at the Mara Safari Club’s private airstrip, you will be greeted by your driver/guides and transferred to the nearby Mara Safari Club for a two night stay. With an aracve seng surrounded on three sides by the Mara River and on the
Sweetwaters INCLUSIONS: Roundtrip transfer to the DFW airport (min 10 passengers) Roundtrip airfare from DFW to Nairobi, Kenya and back home Safari Director throughout the itinerary 4x4 vehicle while on safari 3-nights in 5-star accommodations in Nairobi 6-nights in luxury tented camps 2-nights Sweetwaters 2-nights Samburu 2-nights Maasai Mara 1-day room in Nairobi Daily breakfast, 8-lunches, 7-dinners All resort, service, government fees Admissions, park fees and inclusions as per itinerary Samburu Village visit (incl. admission and donation) Luggage handling for one bag per person Universal Travel duffel bag Maisha-Air Ambulance Coverage within Kenya Kenya Visa fee Daily complimentary water bottle in your room/tent Universal Travel Safari Director All gratuities for driver guides TRIP COST: $9,199.00 Per Person —————————––—–—–— $1,750.00 Single add on Cash, Check, and Credit Card all Accepted A valid passport is required and must be valid for at least six months after your return date. $1000.00 deposit due to conrm the reservaon Final payment due October 21, 2023 No penales unl October. 25, 2023 Cancellaon: 50% non-refundable October 26, 2023 100% non-refundable December 1, 2023 Contact Linda Mattingly lmattingly@alliancebank.com 877-903-2265 or 903-439-6707 Alliance Bank PO BOX 500, Sulphur Springs, TX 72483 An optional Travel Protection plan is available with coverage for trip cancellation/interruption, see enclosed product flyer for more information. edge of one of the “New Wonders of the World”- the Masai Mara is an Eden of stunning vistas and fruiul game viewing. Game drives set out in the cool of the mornings before the dew is dry on the grass, and again late in the aernoons when the sun drops low on the horizon. The plains seem to quiver with the expectaon of excing encounters. You might hunt along-side big cats on the prowl, admire a stately parade of magni-cent elephant families led by old matriarchs with young calves trailing behind, or gaze upon ladylike giraes, long-legged and long-lashed, as they nibble the crown of acacia trees. Grin as cheetah cubs frolic joyfully around your vehicle, and laugh aloud at lumbering hippos as they chortle and snort in the winding rivers. Yes, the Maasai Mara is Africa’s wildlife wonderland! Overnight: Mara Safari Club or similar (B,L,D) Mar 4 | Maasai Mara This morning you wake up to a lifeme sunrise game drive, with a great chance of spong predators on a hunt. The Maasai Ma-ra has been called the Kingdom of Lions and these magnicent, black-maned, powerful hunters dominate these grasslands. You return back to your camp for a late breakfast. There is me to relax in your luxuriously furnished tent, featuring four-poster beds, en-suite facilies, and a private deck overlooking the hip-po lled Mara River! These fascinang creatures chortle and splash in the water, interacng with each other while keeping a respectable distance between them and the families of croco-diles lining the banks. they do. An oponal bush walking safari is also oered this morning. Late this aernoon, your 4x4 vehicle awaits to take you out on safari one more me! Oen called the Jewel of Africa, the Maasai Mara takes its name from the Maasai tribe who have inhabited these lands since the 17th cen-tury. Mara translates to spoed, referencing the scaered aca-cia trees that mark the landscapes, and that have become the symbol of the Maasai Mara. Its wide open plains provide an oasis-like sanctuary for an abundance of wildlife. OPTIONAL BALLOON FLIGHT EXCURSION - $500.00 A truly “once in a lifeme” experience awaits you this morning as you are set to y in a Hot Air Balloon over the Maasai Mara. The balloon takes o at the break of dawn, around 6 am, gliding silently during the ride over the savannah grasslands below where you may spot a variety of wildlife. The ight lasts an hour and concludes with a Champagne Bush Breakfast at the balloon landing site in the wilderness. Overnight: Mara Safari Club or similar (B,L,D) Mar 5 | Maasai Mara - Nairobi / Dayrooms Aer a leisurely breakfast you will be transferred to the Mara Safari Club airstrip. Take a last look at the Mara as you y back to Nairobi and check into your day room. Here you have me to repack and freshen up before you are transferred to the airport for your overnight ight home. A late lunch is included at the hotels restaurant prior to your airport transfer. Dayroom: Nairobi (B,L) Mar 6 | Europe & Home Fly through the night to Europe and connect with your onward ights back home. The memories of your luxury tented camp safari will truly last a lifeme! *inerary is subject to change
Tulip Time in Amsterdam April 7– 17, 2024 | 11-Days Cruise/Tour Program Featuring 2-nights in Amsterdam, 7-night Roundtrip Amsterdam Cruise visiting the Gems of the Netherlands and Belgium Celebrate spring in the Netherlands and Belgium when the Keukenhof Gardens and Floralia come alive. Experience Amsterdam’s colorful canals, the whimsical Kinderdijk windmills and the art of Rubens and Michelangelo. Discover the timeless traditions of Delft porcelain and revel in the medieval architectural treasures of Bruges, Middelburg and Ghent. Throughout your journey indulge in Belgian chocolates, warm waffles and delicious cheeses—all while savoring the storybook atmosphere of the region. April 7 | US to Netherlands Today board your overnight flight to Amsterdam. April 8 | Amsterdam, Netherlands Upon arrival this morning you will be met and assisted with a transfer to your hotel in downtown Amsterdam Overnight: Amsterdam April 9 | Amsterdam –walking tour Follow your guide on your half day walking tour through the charming capital of the Netherlands, with its iconic mean-dering canals, bridges and distinctive architecture. Overnight: Amsterdam (B) April 10 | Haarlem Canal Cruise | Amsterdam, Netherlands Enjoy an enchanting cruise along the canal in Haarlem outside of Amsterdam, passing historic architecture, bridges, and even a windmill, iconic of the region. Later in the day transfer back to Amsterdam and embark onto the beautiful AmaCerto, your floating hotel for the next 7 nights! (B,D) April 11 | Amsterdam to Hoorn, Netherlands Enjoy a scenic cruise through the IJsselmeer to Hoorn, where you have a choice of three excursions. Visit a family-run tulip farm with over one million tulips, each in different phases of growth and in many species and colors or for those seeking to travel back in time, you can go on a walking tour in Hoorn or visit the Zuiderzee Museum, providing insight into the maritime culture and history of the lively Zuiderzee region. For more active adventurers, go for a guided bike ride through the Dutch countryside. (B,L,D) April 12 | Middleburg, Netherlands After enjoying a scenic cruise through the Delta you can ex-plore medieval Middelburg, which was the second largest trading city of the Dutch East India Company. Or, if you feel like exploring the city on two wheels, a guided bike ride is the perfect choice. Alternatively, you may discover the intriguing history of the Delta Works, a unique storm surge barrier, while visiting the Flood Museum. More than half of the Netherlands lies below sea level and the Delta Works were built to prevent a recurrence of the 1953 flood disaster. (B,L,D) April 13 | Ghent, Belgium There are several choices of excursions depending on your interests. For those who wish to discover two medieval cities, Ghent and Bruges, you’ll wish to go on a highlights tour. Admire Ghent’s canal-side architecture and some of its famous sights, including the Castle of the Counts and Ghent Cathedral, and then visit Bruges, one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe. Alternatively, you may go on a full-day excursion to Bruges, which includes a visit to the Church of Our Lady, home to the beautiful Carrara marble Madonna and Child sculpture by Michelangelo. Those more inclined to learn about the art of Belgian chocolate making can join a master chocolatier as he shares his insights. For those who wish to enjoy more free time, join a walking tour of Ghent, followed by leisure time. (B,L,D) April 14 | Antwerp, Belgium Explore this trendy city on a walking tour where you’ll see Antwerp’s Steen Castle, Grote Market and Brabo Fountain, along with the UNESCO-designated Cathedral of Our Lady. For a more active exploration of the area join a guided bike tour, or you can visit Rubens House, the former home of the famous 17th-century Flemish Baroque painter. Later in the afternoon you have a choice of two excursions. Foodies will want to go on a culinary tour to indulge in chocolate, waffles and beer. Flower lovers and gardeners can roam through the Floralia, an annual spring flower show featuring approxi-mately one million bulbs that are hand-planted each year by the castle staff. (B,L,D) April 15 | Rotterdam & Kinderdijk, Netherlands During the morning, you can go on a walking tour of Rotter-dam, nicknamed the "Gateway to Europe,” and taste local specialties, or visit Delfshaven, where, on August 1, 1620, the Pilgrim fathers departed on their epic journey aboard the Speedwell. Stopping in Southampton, many then boarded the Mayflower and concluded their journey at Plymouth
Rock in Massachusetts. Alternatively, go on an excursion to Delft, known as the home of the painter Johannes Vermeer, Delft Blue earthenware and the Royal House. While here, you’ll visit the Royal Delft Porcelain Factory and Museum. If you prefer a more active adventure you can go on a bike ride through Rotterdam and past some of its famous land-marks and architecture. In the afternoon, venture to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kinderdijk, a lovely village renowned for having the country’s greatest concentration of windmills, all dating from the 18th century. You may also pedal past the windmills from the seat of a bike. (B,L,D) April 16 | Keukenhof & Amsterdam, Netherlands didioidiodio One of the most impressive public gardens in the world, Keukenhof, presents a spectacular display of millions of flowering tulips spread out over 70 acres. Spend time ambling through this legendary garden, open only nine weeks a year and sometimes referred to as the "Garden of Europe". Later today, enjoy a canal cruise and admire Amsterdam’s historic harbor and canals, see beautiful homes lining the water and the fabled Skinny Bridge. (B,L,D) April 17 | Disembarkation - Home This morning after disembarkation, bid farewell to Amster-dam and prepare for your flight home. Memories of your time spent in the Netherlands and Belgium will last forever! (B) *itinerary is subject to change Inclusions: • Round trip airport transfers to DFW (minimum 10 passengers) • Roundtrip Airfare from DFW to Amsterdam • Transfer from Amsterdam to the hotel/ hotel to ship, and ship to the airport • Half day walking tour of Amsterdam • Haarlem Canal boat tour • Included shore excursions while on your cruise • 7 nights aboard the beauful AmaCerto • All gourmet meals while onboard, including themed dinners • Daily Hand-selected, complimentary, unlimited wine chosen by acclaimed European sommeliers • Beer and so drinks during lunch and dinner • Specialty coee and tea staons • One dinner at the Chef’s Table restaurant • Complimentary unlimited sparkling wine and fresh juices with breakfast • Daily Sip & Sail cocktail hour with complimentary wine, beer, and spirits • Wide choice of included expertly guided shore excursions in each port with personal audio headsets • Porterage of one suitcase per person • Hotel taxes meal taxes, and gratuies • Service of a professional English-speaking cruise director • Complimentary WiFi • Service of a Universal Travel Representave • Driver, guide, and step-on guide gratuies while in Amsterdam • Ship gratuies for sta and cruise director $6,299.00 per person Cat. E | 160 sq.. Fixed Window ————————————— $6,499.00 per person Cat. D | 160 sq.. Fixed Window ————————————— $7,099.00 per person Cat. C | 170 sq.. French Balcony ————————————— $7,899.00 per person Cat. BA | 210 sq.. French Balcony & Outside Balcony ————————————— $8,099.00 per person Cat. AB | 235 sq.. French Balcony & Outside Balcony ————————————— $9,799.00 per person Cat. SS (Suite) | 300 sq.. French Balcony & Outside Balcony Contact Linda Mangly lmangly@alliancebank.com 877-903-2265 or 903-439-6707 Alliance Bank PO BOX 500, Sulphur Springs, TX 72483 A valid passport is required for travel and must be valid for at least 6 month aer return. Single rates are available upon request A $750.00 non-refundable deposit is required to make a reservaon ——————————————————— Add’l $1,000.00 non-refundable deposit due by Jul 1, 2023 ——————————————————— Final payment due Nov 30, 2023 ——————————————————— Cancellaon: 50% non-refundable Dec 4, 2023 100% non-refundable Jan 4, 2024 An oponal Travel Protecon plan is available with coverage for trip cancellaon/interrupon, see enclosed product yer for more informaon.
May 3 | Overnight flight to Rome, Italy Today you board your flight bound for Rome, Italy! May 4 | Rome | 58F - 69F Transfer to your centrally located 4-star hotel in Rome & welcome dinner. (D) May 5 | Rome sightseeing & Pizza lunch Enjoy a half day panoramic city and walking tour of Rome, followed by a an included pizza lunch. Afternoon and evening is at leisure to explore Rome on own. (optional Colosseum tour offered) (B, L) May 6 | More Rome sightseeing & embarkation NCL VIVA Another half day sightseeing/walking tour of Rome. Embarkation Norwegian Viva in time for lunch. Ship sails at 5pm. (B,L,D) May 7 | Florence/Pisa, Italy | 6am-6pm | 52F - 74F How lucky to visit the Tuscan region, Florence & Pisa, resplendent in art and history. What's even more fortu-nate is that all the main attractions in Florence are centrally located for the perfect walking tour. See Santa Croce, Piazza del Duomo and Michelangelo's David. (B,L,D) May 8 | Naples, Italy | 1030am-9pm | 54F - 73F Cruise to Naples, located on Italy's stunning Amalfi coast, a city rich in history. A tour around Naples' grand piaz-zas, cathedrals and castles in the old center will take you back centuries. Pompeii is not too far either, a dashing city which boasts diverse cultural offerings and charming streets. (B,L,D) May 9 | Messina (Sicily), Italy | 8am-6pm | 61F - 72F The third largest city on the island of Sicily, Messina welcomes cruise ship visitors with its lovely harbor, extraordinary architecture (much of which miraculously survived a horrendous earthquake and tidal wave in 1908) and wonderful food. Stroll through Messina's Piazza Cairoli taking in magnificent fountains and cathedrals, or sip Marsala wine at a sidewalk cafe. (B,L,D) May 10 | Valetta, Malta | 8am-9pm | 59F - 75F Although somewhat scarred by World War II, Valletta prides itself on its magnificent Baroque palaces, piazzas, gardens and churches. The Magisterial Palace, built between 1571 and 1574, now houses the Maltese Parlia-ment and offices of the President of Malta. (B,L,D) May 11 | Catania (Sicily), Italy | 6am-4pm | 54F - 76F The ancient port city of Catania is situated in the shadow of the famous active volcano, Mount Etna, which domi-nates the landscape and is intertwined with the town’s history. Steeped in a storied past, Catania’s squares, cathedrals and other historic sites are a must-visit on a guided tour, as are its open-air markets and friendly cafes that offer a taste of modern life in the region. You can also journey outside Catania to explore the surrounding lava fields and unique rock formations or hike, bike or go off-roading on one of the trails crisscrossing the volcano for an unforgettable outdoor adventure. (B,L,D) May 12 | Corfu, Greece | 10am-6pm | 55F - 75F One of the lushest of the Greek Isles, Corfu is rimmed in dramatic blue waters and topped with tranquil hillside villages. A collection of quaint cafes in the town of Corfu feels very continental, but the island's secluded coves and sandy beaches could only be found in the Greek Isles (B,L,D) May 13 | Dubrovnik, Croatia | 7am-7pm | 57F - 70F Despite the magnificent 13th century walls that surround the city, Dubrovnik is one of the most welcoming cruise destinations in all of Europe. Dubbed “the pearl of the Adriatic” by the poet, Lord Byron, this Croatian city exudes romantic charm and beautiful scenery with its shimmering marble streets, centuries-old buildings capped by bright orange roofs, and lovely beaches ensconced between awesome rocky ledges. (B,L,D) May 14 | Split, Croatia | 6am-6pm | 56F - 71F This Mediterranean city on the eastern shores of the Adri-atic has a long and eventful history dating back to the awesome Diocletian's Palace (circa 295 A.D.) in the center of the city. Split offers cruise guests a wealth of exciting places to visit, from the majestic cathedral and marble streets in the center of town to the harbor area with its café-lined promenades and views of coastal mountains. (B,L,D) May 15 | Koper, Slovenia | 9am-7pm | 55F - 66F The largest town on the Slovenian coast, Koper boasts a colorful history dating back to Ancient Greece and Rome that springs to life in the Old Town. Here cruise guests can explore narrow intertwining streets lined with Istrian limestone facades. Enjoy open air festivals and plays, shop for local handicrafts, and savor the local favorites like jota soup, fish specialties and local wines. (B,L,D) May 16| Venice, Italy | 6am| 54F - 70F |Sightseeing & Lunch in Venice Enjoy a half day walking tour of Venice followed by free time for shopping and lunch on own. (Optional Canal Gondola ride offered). This afternoon transfer to a hotel near the Venice airport. Tonight enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,L,D) May 17| Flight Home Board your flight home (B) *itinerary and schedule is subject to change With sucient numbers, Universal Travel will oer Optional and Private Shore Excursions on all Ports of Call on this Itinerary. The best of the Mediterranean Sea! ...a 15 Day Cruise - Tour program | May 3 - 17, 2024 Featuring: Rome, Florence/Pisa, Naples, Venice, Messina & Catania (Sicily), Valetta (Malta), Corfu (Greece), Dubrovnik & Split (Croatia), Koper (Slovenia)
$1,000.00 deposit due at the time of signing up. Final payment due Dec 4, 2023 50% non-refundable Dec 9, 2023 100% non-refundable Feb 1, 2024 Inclusions: • Roundtrip transportation to the DFW Airport (minimum 10 passengers) • Roundtrip airfare from DFW to Italy (baggage fees may apply) • All transfers from hotel to pier & pier to airport • 2 pre-nights in Rome & 1 post-night in Venice (near airport) • 1 welcome dinner, Pizza lunch in Rome • 1 farewell dinner in Venice • 9-nights onboard the Viva • All meals while onboard the Viva • Ultimate beverage and 2-night specialty dining package - with gratuities included! • 2 half-day city tours in Rome, 1 half-day city tour in Venice • Ship Service fees included • All driver & guide gratuities in Rome & Venice • All cruise, port charges and government taxes • Service of a Universal Travel representative throughout the itinerary A valid passport is required for travel and must be valid for at least 6 month after retuning back to the US. An optional Travel Protection plan is available with Coverage for trip cancellation/interruption, see enclosed product yer for more information. The Norwegian Viva accommodates 3,219 guests at double occupancy. Travelers will live up every second of their journey in the most spacious accommodations including the brand’s largest inside, ocean view and balcony category staterooms! The world-class vessel will not only offer the highest staffing levels and space ratio of any new cruise ship in the contemporary and premium cruise categories and largest variety of suite categories available at sea, but will also boast a redefined The Haven by Norwegian, NCL’s ultra-premium keycard only access ship-within-a-ship concept. The Haven’s public areas and 107 suites designed by Piero Lissoni, one of Italy’s most renowned designers, will feature an expansive sundeck, a stunning infinity pool overlooking the ship's wake and an outdoor spa with a glass-walled sauna and cold room. The ship will feature Ocean Boulevard, the 44,000 square foot outdoor walk way which wraps around the entire ship; Indulge Food Hall featuring 11 varieties of eateries; The Concourse boasting an outdoor sculpture garden; expansive pool decks and infinity style pools at Infinity Beach and Ocean walk, showcasing glass bridges above water. IB - Inside Cabin $6,599.00 Cash, check, and all major credit cards accepted. BB - Balcony $7,199.00 ——————— BA - Balcony $7,399.00 Contact Linda Mattingly Lmattingly@alliancebank.com 877-903-2265 or 903-439-6707 Alliance Bank PO BOX 500 Sulphur Springs, TX 72483
May 30 - Empire State | Hudson River Valley! This morning transfer to the airport for your flight to NYC. Welcome to New York! You will be met by your Universal Travel representative and will board your luxury motor coach. You quickly leave the big city behind and enter into the Hudson River Valley of New York for an exciting seven day vacation! Later this afternoon, check into your hotel for the next three nights. After some time to freshen up, enjoy a wine & cheese reception followed by a welcome dinner. Overnight: Poughkeepsie, Hudson River Valley (D) May 31 - Vanderbilt Mansion | CIA Luncheon | Walkway over the Hudson | Chocolate/Wine Pairing Enjoy breakfast before setting out for another day exploring the Hudson River Valley. Begin with a visit to the Vanderbilt Mansion, the oldest of the Hudson River Estates, it is a superb example of wealth during the Gilded Age and a Masterpiece of American Design! Built between 1896 and 1899, the 54-room man-sion was designed by the preeminent architectural firm McKim, Mead, & White. Supported by both concrete and steel, with electric lighting, the Vander-bilt mansion was considered modern for its time. Midday, arrive at the Culinary Institute of America for a guided tour followed by a delicious lunch created by their aspiring Chefs. This afternoon stretch your legs at the Walkway over the Hudson. Enjoy a guided tour of this historic railroad bridge hearing stories about the past, present, and future of the Walkway. This afternoon enjoy a special and lively Chocolate and Wine pairing with the world renowned Chocolati-er, Oliver Kita at a local winery. Tonight’s dinner is on your own in the historic village of Rhinebeck. Overnight: Poughkeepsie, Hudson River Valley (B,L) June 1 - FDR Presidential Library | Hudson River Cruise After breakfast set off with your local guide to explore the many treasures the area has to offer. Begin with a private tour of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presi-dential Library & Museum. Next, enjoy free time for shopping and lunch on your own in Kingston before embarking on a 2 hour scenic afternoon cruise on the Hudson River. Take in breathtaking views of the Hudson River lighthouses, waterfront mansions, and other remarkable sites. Return to the hotel for some leisure time before enjoying a delicious dinner while admiring beautiful views of the Hudson River. Overnight: Poughkeepsie, Hudson River Valley (B,D) June 2 - Long Island | Old Westbury Gardens & High Tea This morning enjoy breakfast before departing for Long Island. With its history and culture, home to the rich & famous and often referred to as ‘Hollywood East’, this beautiful destination is bursting with cas-tles, historic lighthouses, world-renowned beaches, quaint coastal villages, culinary delights, award-winning wineries, and so much more! Your first stop is Old Westbury Gardens, one of the magnificent man-sions, for a tour of the home. Next, explore the gar-dens at leisure and delight in an exquisite high tea. This afternoon you arrive at your Long Island hotel for a relaxing three-night stay. After some time to freshen up, enjoy an included dinner at one of the town’s great restaurants. Overnight: Long Island (B, High Tea, D) June 3 - Long Island/ The North Fork: Sag Harbor | Whaling Museum | Wine Country Enjoy breakfast before embarking with your local Guide for a wonderful day of touring and tasting! Begin with a historic tour arriving to the village of Sag Harbor once a bustling port town where whalers of all nationalities converged. Visit Sag Harbor Whaling Historic Treasures, Enchanting Mansions, & Culinary Delights Featuring the Hudson River Valley & the Hamptons on Long Island May 30 - June 5, 2024
Museum and learn about local history as you walk through exhibits housed in a 19th-century mansion. Enjoy time to stroll up Main Street and visit its old-time storefronts, antique shops, and enjoy lunch on your own. This afternoon take the ferry and cross over to the ‘North Fork’, named one of the ‘Top Ten Wine Regions in the World’ by Wine Enthusiast magazine. Here you’ll visit one of Long Island’s award-winning vineyards for a private tasting. The evening is yours to dine at one of the many wonderful restaurants in the area. Overnight: Long Island (B) June 4 - Long Island/ The South Fork: The Hamptons | Montauk Point Lighthouse After breakfast meet your local guide for another delightful day of sightseeing. Enjoy some time in Southampton to visit the charming shops and eateries. Next, tour through The Hamptons, the summer playground of the rich and famous consisting of chic seaside communities where today's most well-known celebrities own summer homes. On your drive along ‘billionaire lane’ get the latest “inside scoop” from your local guide and learn what Wall Street Exec’s, CEO’s, and celebrities, live in these multimillion-dollar mansions. Visit one of America’s “top 10” beaches, before you continue to Montauk Point State Park for a visit to Montauk Point Lighthouse, commissioned by George Washington in 1792. Tonight, enjoy a glamourous Gatsby themed grand finale dinner together! Overnight: Long Island (B,D) June 5 - Gatsby Era Gold Coast Mansion Tour Enjoy breakfast this morning before departing with your Long Island Tour Guide for touring along the “Gold Coast”. From the turn of the century through the 1930's, the North Shore was a virtual Who's Who of High Society. From the Astor’s to the Vanderbilt’s, this was THE place to be for some of the most notable Americans. Also, F Scott Fitzgerald's famous histori-cal novel, The Great Gatsby, was inspired by one or more of Long Island Gold Coast Mansion's. Midday, enjoy a guided tour to one of these opulent Mansions, followed by a lunch. Early this afternoon return to the airport taking your magical memories of the Hudson River Valley & Long Island home with you! (B) *Itinerary is subject to change INCLUSIONS: Round trip transportation to the DFW airport (Minimum 10 passengers) Round trip airfare from ORDto New York Seven day’s luxury motor coach transportation Four day’s professional Step-On Tour Guide Service Six night’s accommodations Wine and Cheese reception Six Breakfasts, Two Luncheons - incl. the Culinary Insti-tute of America, High Tea, Four Dinners - incl. the Grand Finale Gatsby Themed Dinner Admissions to Vanderbilt Mansion, FDR Presidential Library, Museum & Home, Sag Harbor Whaling Muse um, Montauk Point Lighthouse & Museum, Two Gold Coast Mansions Long Island Vineyard visit with private tasting Walkway over the Hudson Hudson River Cruise Private Chocolate & Wine Pairing with Oliver Kita Tour the North Fork and South Fork (incl. ferry rides) Visits to Historic Rhinebeck, the Hamptons, and Sag Harbor Hotel taxes, meal taxes, and gratuities Luggage handling at the hotels (one piece per person) Service of a professional tour director All gratuities for drivers and guides $650.00 deposit due to confirm the reservation Final payment due Feb 12, 2024 No penalties until Feb 16, 2024 Cancellation: 50% non-refundable Feb 17, 2024 100% non-refundable Mar 17, 2024 TRIP COST: $3,999.00 Per Person ———————————— $690.00 Single add on Contact Linda Mattingly lmattingly@alliancebank.com 877-903-2265 or 903-439-6707 Alliance Bank PO BOX 500, Sulphur Springs, TX 72483 An optional Travel Protection plan is available with coverage for trip cancellation/interruption, see enclosed product flyer for more information.
Jul 23 | US | Ireland Today transfer to the airport and board your overnight flight bound for Dublin, Ireland. Jul 24 | Dublin | Waterford Crystal Factory This morning you arrive in Dublin, where you are met by your private driver/guide. Your journey begins as you board your private motorcoach and travel to Waterford. Your first stop is the world-famous Waterford Crystal factory. On your guided tour watch craftsman transform glowing balls of molten crystal into elegant shapes with skills that have made two hundred years of perfection clearly visible in every piece. Learn how the Master Sculptor works 3-dimensionally, using his skill to sculpt the desired piece from a solid block of crystal. Days, weeks, and even months can pass before a sculpted piece is completed. This afternoon enjoy a walking tour with a local guide in the country’s oldest city. Waterford was founded by Vikings in 914 A.D., and parts of its ancient walled core remain. Tonight’s dinner will be served in the hotel’s dining room. Overnight: Waterford (B,D) Jul 25 | Cobh Heritage Center | Blarney Castle. Travel south to Cobh today, the last port of call of the Titanic. An included tour at the Cobh Heritage Centre will reveal many of the places that still remain over a century after travelers embarked on that fateful voyage. Next, visit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence” or explore the tranquil gardens. Treat yourself to quality Irish made goods at Blarney Woolen Mills. After free time for lunch on your own, journey to Killarney and check into your hotel for the next two nights. This evening, dinner is served in the hotel’s dining room. Overnight: Killarney (B,D) Jul 26 | Ring of Kerry & Sheep Dog demonstration. Today after breakfast discover the natural beauty of the Emerald Isle on Ireland’s most popular scenic drive, the Ring of Kerry, with plenty of photo stops along the rugged coast-line. This afternoon is border collies in action during a traditional sheepdog demonstration at a family-run farm before returning back to the hotel. Enjoy the evening in Killarney for dinner on your own. Overnight: Killarney (B) July 27 | Dingle Peninsula | Adare. After a leisurely break-fast and checking out of your hotel, depart for the famous Dingle Peninsula loop. Discover the glorious Dingle Peninsula, made famous in the movies “Ryan’s Daughter”, “Far & Away”, and “The Last Jedi”, which showcased the wonderful scenery found here. The Peninsula is 10 miles wide and runs 40 miles from Tralee to Slea Head. The top of its mountainous spine is Mount Brandon, at 3,130 feet, the second-tallest mountain in Ireland. While only tiny villages lie west of Dingle town, the Peninsula is home to 500,000 sheep. After some free time for lunch and shopping in Dingle, travel northeast and arrive in one of Ireland's prettiest villages, Adare. With its picture postcard main street of thatched cottages and medieval buildings, Adare village is rich in ancient and archaeological remains with a history dating back to 1200 A.D. Tonight's dinner will be served at the hotel’s dining room. Overnight: Dunraven Arms Hotel (B,D) Jul 28 | Cliffs of Moher | Galway. After a full Irish breakfast, head to the famous Cliffs of Moher, stunning rock formations that soar 700 feet above the churning Atlantic Ocean and extend for 9 miles. The Cliffs are home to thousands of seabirds, including puffins. On a clear day you can see the Aran Islands and Galway Bay. At the visitor center, enjoy free time for lunch and shopping. Next, travel on to Galway, through the austere beauty of the Burren, a distinctive limestone landscape formed by glaciers. It’s like no other place in Ireland with its karst landscape of bed-rocks incorporating a vast cracked pavement of glacial-era limestone. From here you enter Galway and after a brief city tour and free time for shopping in town, check into your hotel. Dinner is at the hotel this evening. Overnight: Galway (B,D) Jul 29 | Connemara, Kylemore Abbey & Donegal. After breakfast you will visit Connemara National Park, a place of contrasts, colors, wilderness, and warm welcomes on the west coast of Ireland. From the bogs and lakes of the Gaelic speaking South Connemara, to the mountain vistas of North and West Connemara, the diversity of the landscape and the people who populate it offers much to the visitor. Next, head to Kylemore Abbey, a Benedictine Monastery founded in 1920 on the grounds of Kylemore Castle. Nestled in the heart of Connemara, on the Wild Atlantic Way, Kylemore Abbey is a haven of history, beauty and serenity. Home to a Benedictine order of Nuns for the past 100 years, Kylemore Abbey welcomes visitors from all over the world each year to embrace the magic of the magnificent 1,000-acre estate. On your guided tour, you will see the Abbey’s beautifully restored period rooms and fascinating Visitor Experience and learn about its history of tragedy, romance, education, and spirituality. Explore the 6-acre Victorian Walled Garden with its delightfully restored garden buildings, formal flower, vegetable and herb gardens. From here you travel north to Donegal and check in to your hotel for a two-night stay later this afternoon. Dinner tonight is served in the hotels dining room.. Overnight: Donegal (B,D) Shades of Ireland - Grand Tour JULY 23 - AUGUST 3, 2024 | 12 Days / 11 Nights A journey to the Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland featuring overnights in Waterford, Killarney, Adare, Galway, Donegal, Belfast & Dublin
Jul 30 | Ardara Tweet Visitor Center & Slieve League. After a hearty breakfast, you leave for the Trinona Donegal Tweed Visitor Centre, nestled in the picturesque town of Ardara, Co. Donegal. Experience the history and witness Master Weavers working on looms with techniques that have been used for centuries. From here, travel to Killybegs for lunch on your own before visiting Slieve League, known as one of the highest sea cliffs in Europe, rising almost 2000 ft. from the Atlantic Ocean. After a full day of sightseeing you return to your hotel for overnight. Overnight: Donegal (B) Jul 31 | Derry | Bogside | Ulster American Folk Park. After breakfast check out of the hotel and head to Derry in Northern Ireland. Upon arrival enjoy a brief panoramic city tour including the famous Peace bridge. Next, visit Bogside and see the 12 Murals, the striking artworks that have become central to the neighborhood’s identity. Discover the site of the Bloody Sunday Massacre, the controversial moment when British Soldiers fired into protestors in 1972, and pause at the memorial to the massa-cre, looking over the Derry Walls. Later this morning, visit the Ulster American Folk Park, an open-air museum in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. Board a full scale emigrant ship to experience the conditions faced by many as they set sail for a new life in America. With 30 buildings and exhibits to explore, the Park is a wonderfully unique experience. Immerse yourself in the story of the brave emigrants who made the journey across the Atlantic to America hundreds of years ago. Wander through the thatched cottages and log cabins and meet costumed characters who will show you traditional crafts, tell you a few stories, and maybe even share a bit of their good food. After lunch on your own your journey continues to Belfast (Northern Ireland’s capital), where you check into your ho-tel for another two night stay. Tonight's dinner will be served at the hotels restaurant. Overnight: Belfast (B,D) Aug 1 | Giant’s Causeway |Titanic Museum. This morning you leave for Giant’s Causeway, the country’s first UNESCO World Heritage site, discovered in 1693. Admire the enormous hexagonal columns formed by volcanic activi-ty over 60 million years ago. Continue your journey of the Emerald Island as you travel along the spectacular Antrim Coastline. Back in Belfast, enjoy a self-guided tour of the award winning Titanic Belfast Museum. The museum opened in 2012 on the centenary of the sinking and has become the most popular attraction in Northern Ireland. The late afternoon/evening is yours to explore this bustling city at leisure. Overnight: Belfast (B) Aug 2 | Belfast to Dublin. After breakfast and checking out of your hotel, you will meet your local step-on guide for panoramic city tour of Belfast. Take in some of the city’s most impressive sights including City Hall, Titanic Quarter, Stormont, the wall murals, and the Queen’s Quarters. From here you journey south bound for Dublin. This afternoon enjoy a panoramic city tour of the Capital city’s highlights and window view Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the General Post Office, Phoenix Park, Victorian St. Stephen’s Green and more. Check-in late this afternoon at your Castle hotel in Clontarf. This evening features a fun filled farewell dinner accompanied by songs and music from an Irish harpist. Overnight: Dublin area, Castle Hotel (B,D) Aug 3 | Flight back home. After breakfast this morning you depart for the airport and your flight home to the United States with fond memories of the Emerald Island. (B) *Inerary is subject to changeTRIP COST: $4,999.00 Per PersonCredit Card or Check payment $1,280.00 Single add on INCLUSIONS: • Round-trip transportation to the DFW airport(minimum 10 passengers)• Round-trip airfare from DFW to Dublin• Luxury motorcoach transportation while in Ireland• 10 night’s accommodations in 4star hotels in Waterford,Killarney, Adare, Galway, Donegal, Belfast & Dublin• Daily breakfast, 7 dinners• All sightseeing, attractions, and admissions(as detailed in itinerary)• Local step-on guide in Waterford and Belfast• Professional Irish Driver/Guide• Hotel taxes; meal taxes, and gratuities• Porterage of 1 bag per person(excludes airline baggage fees)• All resort, service, and government fees• Service of a professional Tour Director• All gratuities for drivers, guides, step-on guides$750.00 deposit due Final payment due April 9, 2024 No penalties until April 13, 2024 Cancellation: 50% non-refundable April 14, 2024 100% non-refundable May 15, 2024 Contact Linda Mattingly lmattingly@alliancebank.com 877-903-2265 or 903-439-6707Alliance BankPO BOX 500, Sulphur Springs, TX 72483 An optional Travel Protection plan is available with coverage for trip cancellation/interruption, see enclosed product flyer for more information. A valid passport is required and must be valid for at least six months after your return date.
3-Days Athens + Greek Islands intensive Voyage September 11 - 21, 2024 | …an 11 Day Land/Cruise Program Discover Ancient Greece on this Port-Intensive Greek Islands Voyage with Azamara Club Cruises! Featured Ports: Athens (Piraeus), Crete, Santorini, Rhodes, Symi, Ephesus (Kusadasi) & Mykonos Home to the Acropolis, Athens has quite a reputation to live up to: Named for Athena, Goddess of Wisdom, the city is credited with being the cradle of European civilization and birthplace of democracy. Visit ancient Corinth where the Apostle Paul lived for more than ten years. Cruise the Corinth Canal, a tidal waterway joining the Gulf of Corinth in the northwest with the Saronic Gulf in the southeast. Soak up the incredible aromas and vibrant colors at the Athens Spice Market and find yourself mesmerized by the hustle and bustle of the fresh fish, meat, and fruit markets, a real treat for your senses! Welcome aboard a luxurious boutique hotel at sea, the Azamara Journey®, a 5-Star mid-sized ship (680 guests and 400 crew) with a deck plan that’s intimate but never crowded, and offering everything modern voyagers are looking for - plus some unexpected extras. It’s been said that guests sail with Azamara for the destinations, but come back for the staff and crew. Re-imagined staterooms include modern amenities, furnishings, and European linens. The cruise line’s authentic service goes beyond the expectations of even the most well-traveled cruisers. Add to that the world-class dining options, spa experiences to relax and refresh, and all-new entertainment offerings, and you’ve got an onboard experience that’s matched only by the immersive cultural encounters in store for you on shore. Sep 11 | US to Athens, Greece Today, board your flight bound for Athens. Sep 12 Athens Upon arrival meet your Universal Travel representative at the airport and depart for the center of Athens. Here, enjoy a panoramic sightseeing tour, pass-ing by the Panathenaic Stadium, the Temple of Zeus, the Arch of Adrian, and Constitution Square, with the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. After a stop for lunch on your own, check into your hotel and take some time to relax before meeting with your fellow travelers for a welcome to Athens dinner. Travel tip: Stay awake until a reasona-ble bedtime. It will help greatly with jet lag! Overnight: Athens (D) Sep 13 Acropolis & Corinth Your morning begins with a walking tour to the Acropolis. Continue with your city tour before traveling to Corinth. Today's lunch will be served in a typical Greek Taverna featuring such delecta-bles as grilled meats, fresh seafood, dolmades, Greek dips and cheeses, etc. This afternoon visit the Ancient site of Corinth where the Apostle Paul lived for more than ten years. At the Port of Isthmia, board a motorboat and cross the Corinth Canal which connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. Return to the hotel to freshen up. Tonight, head to the Plaka for an unforgettable dinner with live Greek Music and Dance! Overnight: Athens (B,L,D) Sep 14 Athens Markets & Embarkation Check out of the hotel and visit the Athens Meat, Fish, Spice, Vegetable, and Fruit markets. Travel tip: Wear comfortable walking shoes. The ground may be wet. Early this afternoon, check in at the Piraeus Cruise Terminal and board the Azamara Journey, your floating hotel for the next seven nights. Don't miss the sail-away party on the pool deck! Your ship sets sail at 6:00 p.m. (B,D) Sep 15 | Santorini | Tender Port | 8:00am-8:00pm The capital, Fira, clings to the rim of the caldera 900 feet above the sea. Take the cable car, or giddy-up on a donkey to climb the 588 steps to the top. Hike to nearby Oia, a quintessential Greek village and watch a postcard worthy sunset. Head south to the 3,500-year-old Minoan town Akrotiri. Often called Greece’s answer to Pompeii, the well-preserved ruins provide a glimpse into Santo-rini’s storied past. (B,L,D) Sep 16 | Agios Nikolaos, Crete | 8:00am-8:00pm Known for having “three faces to the sea”, this port on Crete’s east coast seamlessly blends the charm of a small fishing village with the glamor of a chic resort town. The perfect base for exploring smaller islands around Crete, it's easy to create your own personal paradise in Agios Nikolaos. (B,L,D)
Sep 17 | Rhodes, Greece | 8:00am-10:00pm First on your agenda should be the Rhodes waterfront where once stood the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Just a short ride away, the medie-val town of Lindos features houses stacked like giant sugar cubes on a steep hill. Hitch a donkey ride to the acropolis at the top for spectacular views of the town and Saint Paul’s Bay. (B,L,D) Sep 18 | Symi, Greece | Tender Port | 8:00am-6:00pm Symi Island holds everything you would expect from an undiscovered gem, and then some. Explore the village high above the port, discover an endless offering of secluded beaches and coves, and dine on incredible Greek cuisine. (B,L,D) Sep 19 | Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey | 8:00am-10:00pm Kusadasi has many charms, but let’s talk Turkey: The star attraction is Ephesus. Once the second largest city in the Roman Empire, its marble-made Arcadian Street stretches from the 24,000 seat Great Theatre (where St. Paul used to preach) to the harbor. Nearby sites include the Temple of Artemis, Basilica of St. John, and House of Virgin Mary, where Mary is said to have spent her last days. (B,L,D) Sep 20 | Mykonos, Greece| Tender Port | 8:00am-6:00pm Picture perfect is the best way to describe Mykonos. Idyllic in every way, from the brilliant blue water in its harbor to the rows of 16th-century Venetian windmills, Mykonos is a postcard come to life! Spend your days strolling delightful cobblestone streets and visiting arti-san craft shops. (B,L,D) Sep 21 | Piraeus, (Athens) - Home Your ship docks this morning at 6 am. After disembarkation you will be transferred to the Athens airport for your flight home. Memories of your Greek Islands Voyage will last forever. (B) *Itinerary is subject to change Azamara reserves the right to impose a fuel supplement on all guests if the price of West Texas Intermediate fuel exceeds $65.00 per barrel. The fuel supplement for 1st and 2nd guests would be no more than $15 per guest per day, to a maximum of $200 per guest per cruise. Contact Linda Mangly lmangly@alliancebank.com 877-903-2265 or 903-439-6707 Alliance Bank PO BOX 500, Sulphur Springs, TX 72483 $6,999.00 per person 10 | Club Interior Deck 4,6,7,8 ————————–——— $7,299.00 per person 6 | Club Oceanview Deck 4 ———————————— $7,999.00 per person V3 | Club Veranda Deck 6 & 7 ———————————— $8,299.00 per person V1 | Club Veranda Deck 6 & 7 ———————————— $8,699.00 per person P3 | Club Veranda Plus Deck 6- 8 ———————————— Single cabins are available upon request Check or credit card payment Inclusions: • Round trip airport transfers to DFW (minimum 6 passengers) • Round trip airfare from DFW to Athens • Three-nights in Athens in a 4-star hotel • Two Half-days of sightseeing in Athens • Welcome to Athens dinner • Admission to the Acropolis • Private touring in ancient Corinth incl. lunch • Motor Boat ride on Corinth Canal • Dinner at the Plaka with Greek Entertainment • Walking tour of the Athens Meat, Fish Fruit, Vegetable and Spice • Eight-days onboard the Azamara Journey in your selected stateroom category • All meals while onboard the Azamara Journey in Discoveries Restaurant and Windows Café • Unlimited select standard spirits, international beers and wines • Bottled water, soft drinks, specialty coffees, and teas • Self-service laundry • Onboard gratuities for dining, house keeping and waiter staff are included • Complimentary AzAmazing Evenings® event or onboard Destination Celebration℠ • All cruise, port charges, and government taxes • Service of a Universal Travel representative throughout the itinerary • All driver & guide gratuities A valid passport is required on this itinerary and must be valid for at least 6 month after returning back to the USA. An optional Travel Protection plan is available with coverage for trip cancellation/interruption, see enclosed product flyer for more information. $1000.00 deposit is due, within five days of making the reservation. Final payment due May 1, 2024 Cancellation Penalties: $150.00 non-refundable at the time of sign up 50% non-refundable May 5, 2024 100% non-refundable June 30, 2024 Additional stateroom categories and suites are available upon request.
October 6| Albuquerque | Evening Glow-Deo Meet your Universal Travel representave at the airport. Time allowing, check into your hotel or head directly to the Balloon Fiesta Field. You will have access to the Chasers Club, which includes a hospitality tent, buet dinner, guaranteed seang, and a breathtaking view. Hundreds of balloons take o at tonight's Glow-Deo and you have the best seats in the house, followed by reworks at 8:00 pm. Overnight: Albuquerque (D) October 7 | Santa Fe | Hands Cooking Class | Aer breakfast at the hotel you are o to Santa Fe, the oldest capital city in America. Your rst stop is at the Santa Fe School of Cooking where you will grab an apron and help prepare your lunch with award-winning chefs who specialize in southwestern foods. Aer you eat your own prepared lunch at the school, enjoy a walking tour of the city. Visit the Loreo Chapel and the Olde Santa Fe Trail. You'll have plenty of me for shopping in Old Town before returning to Albuquerque. Tonight's dinner is at El Pinto, voted Albuquerque's best restaurant. Enjoy fabulous New Mexican food along with a delicious Margarita! Overnight: Albuquerque (B,L,D) October 8 | Sandia Peak | Acoma - Sky City Your day begins with a 40 minute drive to Sandia Peak Tramway. Enjoy a breathtaking view of deep canyons and gorgeous terrain in your enclosed gondola. During a 15 minute ight you will see na-ture's dramac beauty unfold before you. From the observaon deck atop the 10,378 foot Sandia Peak, you will be amazed at the magnicent panoramic view of the "Land of Enchantment". When you come down from the sky visit Acoma Pueblo, the oldest connuously inhabited selement in North America. Learn such folklore as how the area was named and lifestyles of the Mesa's inhabitants. Enjoy lunch at the Huwak'a Sky City Casino and then travel to Sky City for a guided tour conducted by a nave Acoma guide. Aer the tour visit the Sky City Cultural Center and Haak'u Museum. See some of the most stunning Pueblo poery and Indian art created by renowned Nave American arsts. Dinner is on your own tonight in Albuquerque. With over 50 shops and Experience Albuquerque during the 52nd Internaonal Balloon Fiesta + Santa Fe! Oct 6 - 10, 2024 Featuring two Events at the Balloon Fiesta Field including VIP Chasers Club admission, Hands on Cooking Class at the internaonally acclaimed Culinary School of Cooking in Santa Fe, visits to the oldest connuously inhabited selement in North America - Acoma Pueblo/Sky City, the Turquoise Castle, (Home of the Turquoise Museum), Sandia Peak Gondola Ride, and more!
restaurants within a half mile of your hotel, there is plenty to chose from. Overnight: Albuquerque (B,L) October 9 | Mass Ascension | Albuquerque Early this morning you are back at the Balloon Fiesta eld. You will again have access to the Chasers Club which includes a buet breakfast, guaranteed seang and a breathtaking view. First up is the Dawn Patrol Show followed by the Krispy Kreme Morning Glow. At 7:00 am you will see why Albuquerque is called the Balloon Capital of the World as hundreds of balloons take o on the 50th Anniversary of the ight of the Naon's Mass Ascension! This colorful event draws about one million visitors each year. Aerwards, board your motor coach and depart for a panoramic city tour of Albuquerque followed by a visit to the brand new Turquoise Museum. Albuquerque's Turquoise Museum boasts turquoise drawn from more than one hundred dierent mines and is considered to be a worldwide authority on the mineral. Turquoise became a valuable commodity when the Santa Fe Trail brought traders and selers west. At noon return to the hotel for some me to relax. Later this aernoon visit the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and see tradional Nave American dancers. Listen and learn from the Pueblo people as they tell their story. From there a een minute drive will take you to Casa Rondena Winery for a tour and of course, a wine tasng! Tonight’s farewell dinner is held at a local restaurant. Overnight: Albuquerque (B, D) October 10 | Departure for home Aer breakfast at the hotel depart for the airport and your journey home, taking with you so many great memories! (B) *inerary is subject to change An oponal Travel Protecon plan is available with coverage for trip cancellaon/interrupon, see enclosed product yer for more informaon. Inclusions: • Round trip airport transfers to DFW(minimum 6 passengers) • Airfare from DFW to Albuquerque and back home (luggage fees are not included) • Full size luxury motor coach • 4 nights in Albuquerque • Daily breakfast, 2 lunches, 3 dinners • Admission and inclusions as per inerary • Chasers Club including reserved seang and hospitality desk for all balloon events • Tour director and 3 days step-on guide • Luggage handling for one bag per person • All resort, service, and government fees • All gratuies for drivers and guides $500.00 deposit due to conrm reservaon Final payment due: Jun 24, 2024 No penales unl June 30, 2024 Cancellaon: 50% non-refundable July 1, 2024 100% non-refundable August 1, 2024 $3,350.00 per person $695.00 single add on Check or Credit Card Accepted Contact Linda Mangly lmangly@alliancebank.com 877-903-2265 or 903-439-6707 Alliance Bank PO BOX 500, Sulphur Springs, TX 72483
London & Paris Oct 19 – 28, 2024 | Nine days/ Eight night tour program Oct 19/20 – US to London| Today you board your interna-tional overnight flight to London Heathrow. Welcome to London! Your Universal Travel representative will meet you at the Heathrow airport and assist you with your transfer to London downtown. Here you will have some free time before checking into your hotel. After some time to freshen up, enjoy a welcome to London dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight: London (D) Oct 21 | London - Sightseeing incl. Changing of the Guards, Westminster Abbey & Churchill War Rooms After breakfast this morning, you are off to explore one of the most exiting cities in the World! Did you know that Lon-don is not only the capital city of the United Kingdom, it's also a county that covers a total area of 607 square miles and incorporates 32 boroughs, as well as the City of London? The capital of England was moved to London from Winchester as the Palace of Westminster developed in the 12th and 13th centuries to become the permanent location of the royal court and thus the political capital of the nation. On your tour you will see the Changing of the Guard, a formal cere-mony in which the group of soldiers currently protecting Buckingham Palace are replaced by a new group of soldiers. The guard that looks after Buckingham Palace is called The King's Guard and is made up of soldiers on active duty from the Household Division's Foot Guards. The guards are dressed in traditional red tunics and bearskin hats. Next, enjoy an included lunch before visiting Westminster Abbey. Another highlight today will be a visit to the Churchill War Rooms. Walk through the top-secret corridors of Churchill War Rooms and get a glimpse of what life would have been like during the tense days and nights of the Second World War. After a full day of sightseeing, you return to your hotel for overnight. Overnight: London (B,L) Oct 22 | London - Sightseeing incl. the London Eye, Harrods & High Tea This morning you will be taken to the London Eye, where fast track tickets for you have been arranged. On your 30 min ride, enjoy spectacular 360-degree views of London’s iconic skyline. From here, you continue with your sightseeing tour of London. Early this afternoon you are in for a special treat! Enjoy free time for lunch and shopping at the world famous Harrods, one of the most exclusive department stores in the world. Home to over 3000 brands, shop designer fash-ion and accessories, luxury beauty, fine jewelry and watches, food, furniture, souvenirs, and more! Another highlight awaits you this afternoon, as you board your privately char-tered London Double Decker Bus for an exquisite High Tea experience. Travel through the heart of the city while sipping a glass of prosecco or enjoying a cup of tea with a side of sa-vory sandwiches and sweet cakes, while gliding past beloved spots including the King’s London residence Buckingham Palace, and Big Ben. Cross the River Thames and view the fearful Tower of London. Overnight: London (B/High Tea) Oct 23 | London - Sightseeing incl. Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Borough Market & Thames River Dinner Cruise! After breakfast you will be taken straight to the Tower of London where your entrance tickets have been arranged for a guided walking tour of the palace. The Tower of London is one of the top sights to see in the city right in front of the majestic Tower Bridge. This historic castle with over 1,000 years of history is home to the Crown Jewels, the iconic 'Beefeater' Yeoman Warders, and the legendary ravens that have kept the kingdom from collapsing. Next, take a short walk to the Tower Bridge where entrance tickets have been arranged. Take an elevator up to the top and discover the marvelous high-level Glass Walkways of Tower Bridge. Spanning the North and South Towers, the Walkways offer breath-taking panoramic views of London from 42 meters above the River Thames. Re-join the coach and travel a short distance to Borough Market for a walking tour of one of London’s most famous food markets. Here you will have free time for lunch and shopping before returning to your hotel to relax and freshen up. Tonight, enjoy a fun filled fare-well to London dinner cruise on the River Thames! Overnight: London (B,D) Oct 24 | London to Paris via Highspeed Train & Galeries Lafayette This morning after breakfast and checking out of your hotel, you will be transferred to the London St. Pancras train sta-tion. Upon arrival, board the Euro Star highspeed train bound for Paris, France. Once onboard, enjoy comfortable seating, free WiFi, a café-bar area and power sockets as a standard amenity. This is the fastest, most direct way to travel from the UK to France and typically takes less than 2.5 hours to travel the 212 miles from London to Paris. Up-on arrival at the Paris Gare du Nord station, your local guide will greet you and assist you with your transfer to your mo-tor coach. Travel a short distance to downtown Paris where you have free time for shopping under Galleries Lafayette’s famous glass Dome! Don’t miss the breathtaking views of the Eiffel Tower and Montmartre from the rooftop terrace! Lat-er this afternoon check into your hotel for a fabulous four night stay. Overnight: Paris (B) Oct 25 | Paris City tour, Montmartre, Eiffel Tower Today, enjoy a full day of sightseeing on your Paris City tour. On your guided tour you will see some of the most beautiful and famous places of the French capital including Champs de Mars, the Military school (founded in 1751 by King Louis XV), Dôme des Invalides & Hotel des Invalides, Pont Alexandre III Arch Bridge, Grand & Petit Palais, the Opera House, Place Vendôme Square, the Louvre, and so much more! Next, jump on a small street train and ride com-
Inclusions: • Round trip transfer to the DFW airport (minimum 6 passengers) • Airfare from DFW to London and from Paris to DFW • Luxury motor coach transportation while in London & Paris • Eight nights 4-star hotel accommodations (4 in London, 4 in Paris) • Daily Breakfast, two lunches, High Tea in London & Tea Time in Paris & three dinners • All sightseeing and admissions as listed on the itinerary incl. Admissions & Tickets for: Westminster Abbey, Churchill War Rooms, London Eye, Double Decker Bus High Tea experi-ence, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Dinner cruise on the Thames River, One way Highspeed Train ticket from London to Paris, rt. street train ride to Montmartre, Eiffel Tower, Orsay Museum OR Louvre, Opera Garnier, Versailles Palace, Laduree Tea Time & Seine Dinner Cruise • Hotel taxes, meal taxes, and gratuities • Service of a Tour Director • Porterage of one bag per person (excludes airline baggage fees) • All resort, service, and government fees • All gratuities for drivers & step-on guides $800.00 deposit due to confirm the reservation Final payment due Jul. 1, 2024 Cancellation: 50% non-refundable Jul. 5, 2024 100% non-refundable Aug. 19, 2024 An optional Travel Protection plan is available with coverage for trip cancellation/interruption, see enclosed product flyer for more information. fortably up to Montmartre. Upon arrival enjoy an included lunch and some free time shopping, before your guided tour starts. Discover the vineyards, the Moulin de la Galette, the Lapin Agile Cabaret, the Saint-Pierre de Montmartre church, the Sacré-Coeur, the Place du Tertre, the Bateau-Lavoir art-ists' studios, not to mention the lovely tree-lined squares and cobbled streets. With its artistic past, its small village-like streets and the breathtaking view of Paris, Montmartre is one of the most famous districts of Paris worldwide. This afternoon you will visit the Eiffel tower. On your tour, discover the incredible history of this majestic monument built by Gustave Eiffel in 1889. You will have the unique and exclusive opportunity to enjoy one of the most beautiful panoramic views of the City with your admission to the top floor. After a full day of sightseeing return to your hotel for overnight. Overnight: Paris (B/L) Oct 26 - Orsay Museum or Louvre | Opera Garnier This morning you have the option to visit the Orsay Museum or the Louvre. Orsay Museum: The former train station with the appearance of a palace inaugurated for the 1900 World Fair. Known throughout the world for its rich collection of Impressionist art, the Musée d'Orsay is also the museum of all the artistic creations of the Western World from 1848 to 1914. Its collections represent all forms of expression, from painting to architecture, including sculpture, decorative arts and photography. Louvre Museum: The Louvre is a must-see museum, home to some of the world's greatest masterpieces. This museum has been intimately linked to the history of France for eight centuries. Conceived from its creation in 1793 as a universal museum, its collections are among the finest in the world. The Louvre houses Egyptian Antiquities, Oriental Antiquities, and Greek, Etruscan, and Roman An-tiquities sit alongside more modern collections such as those in the Departments of Paintings, Sculptures, Works of Art, Graphic Arts, and Islamic Arts. In the afternoon discover on your private tour the Opera Garnier, imagined by Napoleon III and built by Charles Garnier. Inaugurated in 1875, it is today one of the oldest theaters in Paris. After your private tour of the Opera House, return to your hotel with the remainder of the evening at your leisure. Overnight: Paris (B) Oct 27 - Versailles Palace | Seine Dinner Cruise At 8:00 am you depart this morning to visit Versailles Palace for a guided tour of the Royal Apartments and the Hall of Mirrors. Classified for 40 years as a World Heritage Site, the Palace of Versailles is one of the most beautiful achievements of French art in the 17th century. The former hunting lodge of Louis XIII was transformed and enlarged by his son Louis XIV who installed his Court and his government there in 1682. Until the French Revolution, the kings succeeded one another, embellishing the castle in turn. After your tour you have time to visit the magnificent royal gardens and admire the opulent fountains. Return to your hotel with the after-noon at your leisure. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner cruise on the River Seine. Overnight: Paris (B,D) Oct 28 - Flight back home to the US This morning transfer to the Charles de Gaulle airport and check-in for your flight home. Fond memories of your time in London and Paris will last forever. (B) *itinerary is subject to change $6,599.00 per person $1685.00 Single Supplement A valid passport is required for this program and must be valid for at least 6-month after returning back to the US Contact Linda Mangly lmangly@alliancebank.com 877-903-2265 or 903-439-6707 Alliance Bank PO BOX 500, Sulphur Springs, TX 72483
December 5 Arrive to Montreal ~ The Great Christmas Market Today arrive at Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport and receive a warm greeting by your Universal Travel representative. Board your motor coach and transfer to your centrally located hotel to begin your Montreal & Quebec City Christmas Markets tour! Take time to freshen up before visiting the Grand Marché de Noël ~ The Great Montreal Christmas Market. Here you’ll enjoy a magical cultural culinary journey through the Quartier des spectacles. Whether it’s sipping mulled wine or admiring beautiful Christmas decorations that gets you into the festive spirit, nothing says it’s the Holiday season like a Christmas Market! Overnight: Downtown Montreal December 6 Montreal City tour, Train Ride to Quebec City Following breakfast, meet your local Tour Guide for a tour of the city. Montreal is a vibrant commercial and finan-cial metropolis, with a large francophone culture and widely regarded as one of the most cosmopolitan cities in North America. Enjoy the many sites, both new and old, throughout the city, highlighting the Notre Dame Cathedral, St. Joseph’s Oratory, Jacques Cartier Square, McGill University, and a panoramic view of the city from atop Mount Royal. From here transfer to the Montreal Central train station and board the VIA Rail Canada for a scenic and relaxing train ride to the “Paris of North America”, Quebec City. Carved into the bluffs overlooking the St. Lawrence River, Quebec City is the provincial capital and probably the best preserved city in North America. Upon arrival you board your motor coach and check into your hotel for an exciting three-night stay. Once settled, gather for a welcome dinner at the hotel before you embark on a private walking tour, discovering the 5 different locations of the German Christmas Market through old Quebec. The Marché de Noël Allemand de Quebec ~ German Christmas Market is a magical place that comes to life in the heart of Old Québec, designed to recreate as closely as possible the atmosphere of the big European Christmas markets and to offer you a unique and unforgettable experience. Enjoy a wonderland with a unique and warm atmosphere, a great selection of succulent German treats (bratwurst, mulled wine, gingerbread, and other traditional delicacies), and delicious terroir products, exquisite Christmas gifts, and pop-up performances. Overnight: Old Town Quebec City (B, D) December 7 City tour & Chateau Frontenac Costumed Guided Tour & German Christmas Markets This morning, after breakfast meet your local Tour Guide for a tour of Québec City, the only fortified city in North America north of Mexico! Discover beautiful cityscapes and see how Québec's defenses developed under the French and English regimes. Cannons, loopholes, the Esplanade Powder Magazine, a star-shaped Citadel, Artillery Park, and fortresses are all part of this outstanding tour! Then experience Castle life on your guided tour of the iconic Chateau Frontenac hotel found on one of the most beautiful sites in Quebec City. Discover the famous characters and historical events that shaped the identity of the Fairmont Château Frontenac over the years, as well as its architectural development and rejuvenation process undergone in recent years. Enjoy a planned luncheon at the Chateau Frontenac. The balance of the afternoon is yours to shop in Old town and visit the German Christmas Markets one more time. Overnight: Old Town Quebec City (B, L) Montreal and Quebec City Christmas Markets Dec. 5 - 10, 2024
December 8 Copper Museum Experience, Saint Anne de Beaupre & Montmorency Falls Set off for a wonderful day of sightseeing along the Saint Lawrence River. On the first stop of the day, you’ll visit the Albert Gilles Copper Museum. For nearly 100 years the Gilles family have been entranced by the "art of repous-sé", masterfully interpreted by the craftsman Albert Gilles whose talent served prestigious people like pope Pius XII and Walt Disney. Here, you’ll enjoy a unique hands-on experience creating your own piece of art along with Tea, Coffee, and Canelé Cakes baked in their copper molds. Continue to the magnificent Saint Anne de Beaupre Basilica – the Shrine is the second oldest pilgrimage site in North America. Discover the shrine’s extraordinary history through its painting, stained glass, mosaics, and wooden sculpture. Mid-day, enjoy a lovely luncheon followed by a visit and views of the magnificent Montmorency Falls. Return to the city and explore some more of the 5 different areas of the Christmas Markets you may have missed! Dinner tonight is on your own. Overnight: Old Town Quebec City (B,L) December 9 Quebec City to Montreal & Experience the Holiday Season at a Traditional Sugar Shack!!! Enjoy a leisurely morning and breakfast before checking out of your hotel and returning to Montreal. Upon arrival you’ll check in once again at your Montreal downtown hotel. Later this afternoon, experience the holiday season at one of the most authentic and traditional Sugar Shacks in all of Canada – Sucrerie de la Montagne! Upon arrival, you’ll be shuttled by sleigh or cart pulled by horses to partake in a traditional Quebec holiday feast while enjoying lively musical entertainment! Overnight: Downtown Montreal (B, D) December 10 Flight home This morning, enjoy breakfast before you bid farewell and head to the Montreal International Airport for your flight home, taking many wonderful memories of your Montreal & Quebec Christmas Markets tour with you! (B) *itinerary is subject to change INCLUSIONS: • Round trip transportation to the DFW airport (min 10 passengers) • Round trip airfare from DFWto Montreal • Five-night’s in 4*Hotel accommodations (two in Montreal and three in Quebec City) • Total of 5-Breakfasts, 2-Lunches, 2-Dinners • Panoramic Sightseeing Tour of Montreal and Quebec City • One-way VIA Rail Canada ticket from Montreal to Quebec City • Local step-on guides in Montreal and Quebec City • Albert Giles Copper Museum, incl. hands on experience, tea/ coffee and Canelé Cake • Fairmont Chateau Frontenac guided tour & lunch • Sugar Shack experience with entertainment & dinner • Luggage handling (one piece per person) • Hotel taxes; meal taxes and gratuities (excludes airline baggage fees) • All resort, service, and government fees • Service of a full time Universal Travel representative • All driver and guide gratuities are included TRIP COST: $3,799.00 Per Person ———————————— $749.00 Single add on Check, Cash, or Credit Card Accepted. $700.00 deposit due to confirm the reservation Final payment due Aug. 20, 2024 No penalties until Aug. 26, 2024 Cancellation: 50% non-refundable Aug. 27, 2024 100% non-refundable Sep. 27, 2024 Contact Linda Mattingly Lmattingly@alliancebank.com 877-903-2265 or 903-439-6707 Alliance Bank PO BOX 500 Sulphur Springs, TX 72483 An optional Travel Protection plan is available with coverage for trip cancellation/interruption, see enclosed product flyer for more information.
The 360° Group Premier plan provides maximum travel protection for all ages at competitive group rates. Enjoy benefits like trip cancellation & interruption, emergency medical and 24/7 travel assistance & concierge services.PLAN HIGHLIGHTS• Primary coverage, no deductibles• Pre-existing medical condition exclusion waiver3• Trip cancellation/interruption benefit includes:– Sickness, injury or death4– Inclement weather– Financial default3 & labor strikes– Business reasons– Terrorist incident• 3 hour missed connection benefit• 5 hour trip delay benefit• 12 hour baggage delay benefit• Fast online claims6 PLAN BENEFITS & BONUS COVERAGESBenefits Coverage1Trip Cancellation 100% of trip cost ($20,000 limit)Trip Interruption 150% of trip cost ($30,000 limit)Trip Delay8 $1,000 ($250/day)Sporting Equipment Delay $200Missed Connection $1,000Baggage & Personal Eects $1,500Baggage Delay $250Emergency Medical & Dental Expenses $50,000 ($500 dental sublimit)Emergency Evacuation & Repatriation $250,000Accidental Death & Dismemberment5 $10,000Travel Assistance & Concierge Services7 IncludedBONUS COVERAGES If plan is purchased at or before final trip payment. • Pre-existing Medical Condition Exclusion Waiver Included• Financial Default Coverage IncludedPLAN RATESTrip Cost Age 0-24 Age 25+$02$28 $43 $1 - $500 $28 $80 $501 - $1,000 $36 $116 $1,001 - $1,500 $52 $160 $1,501 - $2,000 $68 $207 $2,001 - $3,000 $97 $280 $3,001 - $4,000 $130 $370 $4,001 - $5,000 $164 $464 $5,001 - $6,000 $198 $552 $6,001 - $7,000 $232 $644 $7,001 - $8,000 $266 $736 $8,001 - $9,000 $299 $826 $9,001 - $10,000 $333 $916 $10,001 - $11,000 $368 $1,038 $11,001 - $12,000 $403 $1,135 $12,001 - $13,000 $438 $1,232 $13,001 - $14,000 $473 $1,329 $14,001 - $15,000 $508 $1,426 $15,001 - $16,000 $543 $1,524 $16,001 - $17,000 $578 $1,623 $17,001 - $18,000 $613 $1,721 $18,001 - $19,000 $648 $1,819 $19,001 - $20,000 $684 $1,918 360⁰ GROUP PREMIERTRAVEL PROTECTION Residents of PA should contact your travel professional for available plans in your state. 1 All coverages per insured up to limits listed. Coverage, rates and maximum trip length may vary by state. Please see your policy for details or call 888.574.7026. 2 Includes $1,000 in Trip Interruption - Return Air only. Coverage for Trip Interruption and Trip Interruption - Return Air Only cannot be combined. 3 Coverage when plan is purchased at or before final trip payment. 4 Of you, a Traveling Companion, Family Member or Business Partner. 5 Not available for NH residents. 6 Based on industry average. Fastest payment on approved claims is based on ‘electronic payment’ of claim. 7 Provided by the designated provider as listed in the Policy. 8 $200/day for IL residents 05.21Rates are per traveler and subject to change. Dream. Explore. Travel On.
Includes a wide range of services before and during trips through a 24/7 toll free number.MEDICAL SERVICES INCLUDE:• Medical Assistance• Medical Consultation & Monitoring• Medical Evacuation• Emergency Medical Payments• Prescription Assistance• Dependent Transportation & Family Visits• Repatriation of RemainsASSISTANCE SERVICES INCLUDE:• 24 Hour Legal Assistance• Message Services• Language Interpretation Services• Emergency Cash Transfer• Pre-Trip Travel Services• Travel Document & Ticket Replacement• Concierge Services• Business ServicesPREEXISTING CONDITION EXCLUSION WAIVERPre-existing medical conditions are eligible for coverage when:• Plan is purchased at or before final trip payment• Full trip cost is insured • The traveler is medically able to travel at the time of plan purchaseA pre-existing condition is an Injury, Sickness or other condition (excluding any condition from which death ensues) of an Insured, Traveling Companion, Business Partner or Family Member within the 60 day period immediately preceding and including the Insured’s coverage eective date.This exclusion also applies to those not traveling.For plan questions call Travelex at 888.574.7026 or Contact your Travel Professional to Enroll: Plan # GPB-0521This plan does not cover any loss caused by or resulting from: intentionally self-inflicted Injury, suicide, or attempted suicide of the Insured, Family Member, Traveling Companion or Business Partner while sane or insane; Normal Pregnancy or Childbirth, other than Unforeseen Complications of Pregnancy, of the Insured, a Traveling Companion or a Family Member; participation in professional athletic events; motor sport, or motor racing, including training or practice for the same; mountain climbing that requires the use of equipment such as; pick-axes, anchors, bolts, crampons, carabineers, and lead or top-rope anchoring or other specialized equipment; operating or learning to operate any aircraft, as student, pilot, or crew; air travel on any air-supported device, other than a regularly scheduled airline or air charter; war (whether declared or not) or act of war, participation in a civil disorder, riot, insurrection or unrest; any unlawful acts committed by the Insured; Mental, Nervous or Psychological Disorder; if the Insured’s tickets do not contain specific travel dates (open tickets); being under the influence of drugs or narcotics, unless administered upon the advice of a Physician or intoxication above the legal limit; any Loss that occurs at a time when this coverage is not in eect; traveling solely or substantially for the purpose of securing medical treatment; any Trip taken outside the advice of a Physician; Pre-Existing Medical Conditions of an Insured, Traveling Companion, Business Partner or Family Member (within a 60 day period immediately preceding coverage eective date). The following exclusions also apply to the Medical Expense Benefit: routine physical examinations; mental health care; replacement of hearing aids, eye glasses, contact lenses, sunglasses; routine dental care; any service provided by the Insured, a Family Member, or Traveling Companion; alcohol or substance abuse or treatment for the same; Experimental or Investigative treatment or procedures; care or treatment which is not Medically Necessary, except for related reconstructive surgery resulting from trauma, infection or disease; coverage for Trips less than 100 miles from the Insured’s Primary Residence (also applies to the Emergency Evacuation Benefit). The following exclusions also apply to Accidental Death and Dismemberment: Benefits will not be provided for the following: loss caused by or resulting directly or indirectly from Sickness or disease of any kind; stroke or cerebrovascular accident or event; cardiovascular accident or event; myocardial infarction or heart attack; coronary thrombosis; aneurysm. Please refer to your policy for a complete list of plan exclusions and limitations. The purchase of this product is not required in order to purchase any other travel product or service. Your travel retailer might not be licensed to sell travel insurance and will only be able to provide general information about the product. An unlicensed travel retailer may not answer questions about the terms and conditions of the insurance oered and may not evaluate the adequacy of your existing insurance coverage. The products being oered provide insurance coverage that only applies during your covered trip. You may have insurance coverage from other sources that provide similar benefits but may be subject to dierent restrictions depending upon the coverage. You may wish to compare the terms of the travel policy oered through Travelex with any existing life, health, home and automobile insurance policies you may have. If you have questions about your coverage under your existing insurance policies, contact your insurer or insurance agent or broker. The product descriptions provided here are only brief summaries and may be changed without notice. The full coverage terms and details, including limitations and exclusions, are contained in the insurance policy. If you have questions about coverage available under our plans, please review the policy or contact Travelex Insurance Services Inc. Toll Free 888.574.7026 Email: customersolutions@travelexinsurance.com. Any inquiry regarding claims may be directed to travelex.claims@bhspecialty.com; 855.205.6054. To VIEW PLAN DETAILSView your policy: policy.travelexinsurance.com/GPB-0521view state specific fraud warnings, visit travelexinsurance.com/company/fraud-warning. Consumers in California may also contact: California Department of Insurance Hotline 800.927.4357 or 213.897.8921. Travelex Insurance Services, Inc. CA Agency License #0D10209. Consumers in Maryland may contact: Maryland Insurance Administration 800.492.6116 or 410.468.2340. Travel Insurance is underwritten by Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company; NAIC #22276 under Policy Form series (all states except as otherwise noted) PG-TA-IPL-USE. In KS, MA, MN, MO, MT, OR, VA, and VT Policy Form series PG-TA-IPL-NV. In CA Policy Form # PG-TA-IPL-USEIM and PG-TA-IPL-CAEAH, CO Policy Form # PG-TA-IPL-COEAH and PG-TA-IPL-COEIM, IL Policy Form # PG-TA-IPL-ILE, IN Policy Form # PG-TA-IPL-INEAH and PG-TA-IPL-NVIM, MD Policy Form # PG-TA-IPL-MDE, NH Policy Form # PG-TA-IPL-NHE, NY Policy Form # PG-TA-IPL-NVIM and PG-TA-IPL-NVAH-NY, PA Policy Form # PG-TA-IPL-USEIM and PG-TA-IPL-NVAH-PA, TX Policy Form # PG-TA-IPL-TXEAH and PG-TA-IPL-TXEIM, UT Policy Form # PG-TA-IPL-UTE, WA Policy Form # PG-TA-IPLNVIM and PG-TA-IPL-WAEAH. 2GV 05.21TRAVEL ASSISTANCE SERVICES7