The Senior Newspaper in conjunction with Travelrite International invite you to join us for the 2020 escorted cruises aboard Celebrity Reflection

A choice of two departures

Baltic & St Petersburg26 July to 14 August, 2020 & 19 August to 7 September, 2020

TOUR 1: Amsterdam, Helsinki, St Petersburg (2 days), Tallinn, Stockholm, Aarhus, Copenhagen and Paris

TOUR 2: Amsterdam, Berlin, Helsinki, St Petersburg (2 days), Tallinn, Stockholm, Copenhagen and Paris

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Includes over $2000

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tours, entrances, transfers and

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Day 1 Depart Australia Today we board our flight to Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Day 2 Amsterdam, The NetherlandsThis morning we arrive at Amsterdam airport. After clearing customs we will be met by our private coach and transferred to the city. We will take a canal tour of the city of Amsterdam and relax as we are shown around the city from the water. We will then check in to our hotel.

Day 3 AmsterdamA free day in Amsterdam. You may wish to visit the wonderful Van Gogh Museum or the famous Rijksmuseum.

Day 4 EmbarkationLate morning we are transferred to the docks to board the Celebrity Reflection. Be up on deck as the Reflection slips her moorings at 5.00pm for the start of our fabulous cruise.

Day 5 Day at seaOur first day at sea. During the day explore and enjoy the fantastic facilities and many activities available on the Reflection. This evening we will welcome the group formally at a Welcome Drinks Party. We will hear more about our upcoming activities on the cruise. This is a great opportunity to meet other group members.

Day 6 Day at sea/Berlin, GermanyTour 1: A day at sea to enjoy the many facilities of the ship. Join us and fellow group members for a fun game of Bingo with prizes for the winners.

Tour 2: Today we travel to the city of Berlin, capital of Germany. Berlin it is a modern city which is being revitalized after the many years of communist rule in the East. We explore this gracious city of museums and modern architecture visiting the Brandenburg Gate, Check Point Charlie, the Reich-stag and much more.

Day 7 Helsinki, FinlandWe have a sightseeing tour of Helsinki, the capital of Finland this morning. We see the modern architecture of the city, the Sibelius Monument and the modern underground Temppeliaukio Church, which has been carved straight out of the bedrock. This afternoon we will travel to Porvoo, a charming historic town in the country side just outside of Helsinki. We will enjoy wandering its cobbled streets and seeing its traditional-style shops.

Day 8 St Petersburg, RussiaWe will be in for a special treat today exploring beautiful St Petersburg. Founded in 1703 by Peter the Great as a northern port with an unrestricted passage to the Baltic. Peter the Great was the first Tsar to travel to Europe, returning with many ideas for reforms and different architectural styles. During our guided tour today, we will visit the oldest part of the city: SS Peter and Paul Cathedral and fortress and the world-famous Hermitage Palace, with its wonderful art collection.

Day 9 St Petersburg, RussiaToday we will be visiting two stunning palaces. We begin with the imperial palace at Tsarskoe Selo; the Catherine Palace. Our local guide will show us many of the wonderful rooms including the Amber Room, the Green Dining Room and the Great Hall. There will also be time to see some of the formal gardens that are also a feature of this Palace. We then travel to see the amazing Peterhof Palace, which was built to rival Versailles and sits atop a hill overlooking the Gulf of Finland. Peter the Great drafted the layout for the awe-inspiring 121-hectare park and supervised the design of the palace fountains.

Day 10 Tallinn, EstoniaTallinn, the capital of Estonia is known for its medieval city with its cobblestone streets and gingerbread-style houses. We will have a guided visit to the historic centre where we learn about the history of this fascinating town,

Itinerary

The Senior’s Baltic & St Petersburg cruises will be a wonderful experience cruising the Baltic Sea on the Celebrity Reflection. The cruises are fully escorted and include sightseeing tours in most of the ports of call and special events for tour members. We hope that you can join us!

Great Cruise Inclusions:• Economy-class air travel from Australia to Europe• Travel on Celebrity Reflection in the selected cabin category • All meals, entertainment and service charges on

Celebrity Reflection• 2 nights’ accommodation in Amsterdam including breakfasts• 3 nights’ accommodation in Paris including breakfasts • Sightseeing tours of each city visited• Lunch on the Eiffel Tower • Dinner and show at the Moulin Rouge, Paris • Fully escorted by a professional Travelrite International

Cruise Manager• Transfers to and from Celebrity Reflection• Air and cruise taxes• Private on-board activities including a drinks party,

Trivial Pursuit and Bingo

Choose your departure26 July or 19 August, 2020

Baltic & St Petersburg Cruises

Clothing on board Celebrity ReflectionDuring the day casual clothing is typical, although shorts and swimwear are not permitted in the main restaurants. Nights ‘at sea’ are classified as evening chic for dress purposes and nights in port are classified as smart casual. Evening Chic replaces formal nights and means that you can be glamorous and sophisticated in your own way. The self-service restaurants are casual attire.

Don’t worry about coming aloneAbout a third of people on the cruise travel alone. We will match people in twin-share cabins when available, saving you the single supplement. You won’t be left alone, the Travelrite International tour manager will be there to guide you. There will be group activities almost every day.

The advantages of the Celebrity Reflection escorted cruiseThe cruises are fully escorted and will be great fun holidays with plenty of activities. Each evening you will dine with the group on our reserved tables. You will meet an interesting group of people and have a fabulous time!

Since Celebrity Reflection joined the Celebrity fleet, she has dazzled and amazed even the most well-travelled cruisers. She showcases spectacularvistas with 85 per cent of all staterooms having sweeping balcony views. Celebrity Reflection hosts a variety of five-star specialty restaurants, including, Murano, a French restaurant; the Tuscan Grill; Silk, an Asian restaurant and Qsine, a dining venue with a unique and playful approach to familiar dishes from around the world. Add the fresh green grass on the top deck’s Lawn Club and the incredibly pampering services in AquaSpa, and you may never want to set foot on land again. Celebrity Reflection brings a truly luxurious cruise experience

from the middle ages to its 1991 independence from the Soviet Union, and how the country is adapting to a western-style economy. During our time exploring Tallinn we will see the Toompea (the Old Town), the Viru Gate and Raekoja Plats.

Day 1 1 Stockholm, SwedenThis morning we call in to the very beautiful city of Stockholm, capital of Sweden. We have a full day to explore the city with its rich cultural heritage. The city is surrounded by clear water and unspoiled countryside, which stretches into the heart of the urban area. Stockholm’s 750-year history has produced many beautiful buildings and cultural treasures. We will have a guided tour of the city, with a local guide. We will visit the old centre of Stockholm, Gamla Stan with its Royal Palace and City Hall, the location of the Nobel Prize Award dinner each year. Stockholm is often regarded as the “Venice of the North” with its many waterways and the archipelago to the east. In the afternoon we will visit the Vasa Museum, home to the famous warship which sank on her maiden voyage in 1628.

Day 12 Day at seaTour members will be able to enjoy one of the many on-board activities today. This afternoon we will play The Senior Scattergories.

Day 13 Aarhus, Denmark/Day at seaTour 1: We will have a sightseeing tour of Aarhus this morning. We will see Aarhus Cathedral, the longest and tallest church in Denmark, and the Den Gamle By Open Air Museum. We will also see Marselisborg Palace, the summer residence of the Royal Family, Aarhus Town Hall and the Botanical Gardens. This afternoon we travel to Fyrkat, one of five ring fortresses erected by Harald Bluetooth, the great warrior king who converted Denmark to Christianity. We will get a taste of daily life, Viking-style, at an authentic recreation of a Viking farmhouse excavated near Jelling, the birthplace of King Harald Bluetooth. Tour 2: A day at sea to enjoy the many facilities of the ship. Join us and fellow group members for a fun game of Bingo with prizes for the winners.

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Day 14 Copenhagen, Denmark We arrive into the city of Copenhagen this morning. Our private coach will take us on a guided tour of this city, home of the world’s oldest monarchy, now with an Australian connection. We will see the Amalienborg Palace, home of the royal family since 1794, which is guarded by its own sentries and Rosenborg castle, a 17th-century castle that houses the crown jewels. We will also see the Radhus, (city hall), Kongens Nytorv, a square surrounded by gracious old buildings, including the Royal Theatre and Charlottenborg, a 17th-century Dutch baroque palace. Of course, a visit to this wonderful city would not be complete without a visit to the Little Mermaid and also to Nyhaven, known for its old sailing ships.

Day 15 Day at seaA day to enjoy the facilities of the ship. This afternoon test your knowledge with a fun game of trivia and puzzles.

Day 16 Paris, FranceToday we arrive back into Amsterdam. After we disembark we travel south to Paris the city of light via the Australian War Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux. On arrival we are transferred to our hotel.

Day 17 ParisThis morning we have a sightseeing tour of the City of Light. We will see the Eiffel tower, Arc de Triomphe, drive along the Champs-Élysées, the Seine, Notre Dame and the other major sights of Paris. A highlight of our time in Paris will be our spectacular lunch on the Eiffel Tower. The afternoon will be free to explore the city, visit the Louvre or go shopping.

Day 18 ParisToday we travel into to the French countryside to the small village of Giverny. We visit the villa and famous gardens of the Impressionist painter Claude Monet. We will see the lake with its water lilies, so beloved by Monet, and its little Japanese bridge. This evening we will attend the famous Moulin Rouge show with dinner included. This fantastic show is a stunning mix of glamour and traditional Parisian style

Day 19 DepartureThis morning we are transferred from our hotel to the airport for the flight back to Australia.

Day 20 AustraliaThis evening we arrive in Australia and the tour concludes.

Tour 2 ItineraryThe Tour 2 cruise will visit Berlin, Germany on Day 6 followed by a Day at Sea on Day 7. The Tour 2 cruise does not visit Aarhus and will instead have a Day at Sea. The remainder of the tour itinerary will be in the same orderas the detailed itinerary.

TOUR OPERATOR: Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ABN64 005 817 078) is the tour organiser. Celebrity Reflection is operated by Celebrity Cruises and the fly/cruise arrangements are subject to the terms and conditions and general information detailed in the Celebrity Cruises brochure 2020. All passengers must complete and sign the Travelrite International booking form and complete the Celebrity Cruises on line check in.

TOUR COSTS: The tour costs are based on airfare, shipping, general transport, accommodation costs and foreign exchange rates at 1 February 2019. Travelrite International reserves the right to alter the costs if any of these factors change, giving any passenger that has booked the right to withdraw with full refund of monies paid or modify arrangements. No alterations to price will be made within 90 days of departure from Australia.

DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT: A deposit of $900 per passenger should be sent with a completed Travelrite International booking form that lists your requested cabin category. As soon as the booking is confirmed, (usually within 24 hours), a cruise confirmation advice will be posted to the client. The confirmation advice will contain all details. The passenger must also complete the Celebrity Cruises on line check in. Final payments are due to be paid to Travelrite International 90 days prior to the commencement of the Celebrity Reflection fly/cruise. A 1.5% administration fee will be added to payments by credit card.

CANCELLATION CHARGES: Number of days before sailing.Days prior to Departure Cancellation Fee 91 days or more Loss of deposit 90 - 65 days 25% of full fare 65 days or less 100% of full fare Nonappearance/no written notice: 100% of full fare

REFUNDS: The cruise is based on arrangements which do not allow for any refunds in respect to sightseeing, accommodation, meals or other services not utilised after the tour has commenced.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: All passengers will require a valid passport. A tourist ticket is required for Russia which will be organised by Travelrite International and added to your invoice. If not an Australian passport holder check with Travelrite International for visa requirements.

TRAVEL INSURANCE: Adequate travel insurance is highly recom-mended to cover cruise members for the consequences of unforeseen events during the cruise and for cancellation fees which could result from events such as illness, accident, death etc.

BAGGAGE: Passengers qualify for a 30kg free baggage allowance on flights to join or return from the cruise.

MINIMUM TOUR NUMBERS: The fly/cruise arrangements have been made on the basis of a minimum number of passengers travelling. In the event that less than the required number of passengers have confirmed their booking 90 days from the date of departure, Travelrite International reserves the right to cancel the tour, giving a full refund of monies paid, or offer arrangements to proceed with the tour at a modified fare.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ATAS No. A10538) is the tour organiser. Travelrite International Pty Ltd, its agents, officers, affiliates, and/or suppliers of services pursuant to, or in connection with these fly/cruises, shall act only as agents in making arrangements for hotels, transportation, including transportation by ship, restaurants, or any other service and do not assume any liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, death, loss, accident or delay to person or property due to an act of negligence or a default of any hotel, carrier restaurant company or person rendering any services included in fly/cruises, or by act of God. Further, no responsibilities are accepted for any damage or delay due to sickness, pilferage, labour disputes, machinery break-down, quarantine, government restraints, weather, terrorism or other causes beyond their control. No responsibility is accepted for any additional expense, omission, delays, re-routing or acts of any government authority. Baggage is at owners’ risk throughout the fly/cruise. The passage contract between the carriers concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the carriers and the purchasers of this fly/ cruise and/or the passengers. The right is reserved to withdraw any fly/cruise and/or make such changes in the fly/cruises as may be found desirable or necessary for the convenience of the parties and the proper carrying out of the fly/cruise. This contract shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia and any legal action must be undertaken in the State of Victoria. Attention is also directed to the terms and conditions of the Celebrity Reflection fly/ cruise passage contract with Celebrity Cruises, detailed on the back of the Celebrity Cruises reservation form. If you do not have a copy of this form please contact Travelrite International and we will send one to you.

DELAYS AND UNFORESEEN EVENTS: You engage Travelrite to book this tour on your behalf and you acknowledge that Travelrite acts as your agent for the purpose of making contracts between you and the various providers of accommodation, transportation and other services that comprise the tour. Travelrite may without reference to you provide or make available to you, or

may as your agent engage any third party to provide or make available to you, any good or service which Travelrite reasonably believes is necessary for your benefit to maintain the tour itinerary, repatriate you or otherwise accommodate, transport or sustain you in circumstances in which the tour itinerary fails wholly or partly for any reason. You appoint Travelrite your attorney for this purpose. You agree to pay Travelrite any cost thereof and you indemnify Travelrite in respect of any cost it incurs in this regard. Travelrite advises you to obtain travel insurance generally including in respect of the risk that any such good or service may become required.

HOW TO BOOK: Bookings can be made by completing a booking form and sending it with a deposit of $900 per person to:

Travelrite International Pty Ltd423 Whitehorse RoadBalwyn, Victoria 3103Further information can be obtained by telephoning

Toll Free: 1800 630 343Telephone: (03) 8803 6868Email: balwyn@travelrite.com.auwww.travelrite.com.au

ABOUT TRAVELRITE INTERNATIONAL:

Travelrite Inter-national Pty Ltd (ABN 64 005 817 078) is a well-established travel company which has been marketing throughout Australia for over 25 years and operating in Victoria for more than 30 years. It has two fully licensed (ATAS No. 10538) offices at Balwyn and Heathmont which are also accredited with IATA. As such they directly represent the major airlines of the world and all major domestic and international hotel, tour and transport operators. Travelrite International Pty Ltd is a full member of Australian Federation of Travel Agents – AFTA.

General information and booking conditionsInternational touring can involve a considerable amount of walking and stair climbing in the places visited and it is important that all tour participants have a level of physical fitness that allows them to take part in this activity without the need of assistance from others.

Not included in the price:• Travel insurance• Additional travel arrangements not detailed in the itinerary

will be quoted for separately• Passport and visa fees• Drinks on board• Lunches when not

on the ship

Included in The Senior’s Baltic & St Petersburg Cruises• Economy-class air travel from Australia to Europe• Travel on Celebrity Reflection in the selected cabin category • All meals, entertainment and service charges on Celebrity Reflection• 2 nights’ accommodation in Amsterdam including breakfasts • 3 nights’ accommodation in Paris including breakfasts • Sightseeing tours of each city visited• Lunch on the Eiffel Tower • Dinner and show at the Moulin Rouge, Paris • Fully escorted by a professional Travelrite International Cruise Manager• Transfers to and from Celebrity Reflection• Air and cruise taxes• Private on-board activities including a drinks party, Trivial Pursuit

and Bingo

Extending: You can stay on in Europe for minimal additional airfare cost. Please contact Travelrite on 1800 630 343 for more information.

Availability: All cabins are subject to availability. Please call for fares and information on other cabin categories. Please call for details on 1800 630 343.

Price per person in Australian Dollars TOUR 1 TOUR 2

Tour 1: 26 July to 14 August, 2020

Tour 2: 19 August to 7 September, 2020

Cabin Description Deck Twin-share Single Twin-share Single Fare Fare Fare Fare

10 Inside Stateroom 8,9 $ 8,790 $ 11,990 $ 8,690 $ 11,790

7 Ocean View Stateroom 7,8 $ 9,690 $ 14,190 $ 9,690 $ 14,190

2C Deluxe Balcony 6 $ 9,990 $ 14,590 $ 9,890 $ 14,290

1B Deluxe Balcony 8,9 $ 10,190 $ 14,990 $ 10,090 $ 14,790

C2 Concierge Balcony 9,10,11,12 $ 10,690 $ 15,990 $ 10,490 $ 15,490

A1 Aqua Balcony 11,12 $ 11,390 $ 17,290 $ 11,190 $ 16,790

S1 Sky Suite 6,7,8,9,10,11,12 $ 15,690 $ 25,790 $ 14,890 $ 23,490

Included port and handling charges $ 817 $1,367 $ 812 $ 1,362Included gratuities $ 214 $ 214 $ 214 $ 214Included air taxes as at 1 May 2019 $ 190 $ 190 $ 190 $ 190

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