Introducing our Croatia with Italy, Slovenia & Europe 2019 brochure. This year we are excited to have included our very own guaranteed Hosted Tour & Cruise “A Taste of Croatia & Slovenia”, more Tour & Cruise Combo’s, Small Ship Cruises, Tours and we have even expanded our Italy section. 2018 has been a fantastic year for us all and we could not have done it without your continued support so thank you from the team here at Croatia Times Travel.

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WHAT’S NEW FOR 2019

SMALL SHIP CRUISES KEY DEPARTURES 2019

Small Ship Cruising is the ultimate way to experience Croatia’s Adriatic Coastline. To ensure your clients do not miss out we have chartered the following departures to guarantee availability on a few of our favourite Small Ship Cruises.

• Coastal Dalmatia Luxury Cruise MS Prestige (2014) Split to Dubrovnik Depart: 25 May 2019 - 01 June 2019

• One Way Wonders Deluxe Cruise MS San Antonio (2018) Split to Dubrovnik Depart: 01 June 2019 - 07 June 2019

• One Way Wonders Deluxe Superior Cruise MS Markan (2018) Split to Dubrovnik Depart: 26 June 2019 - 03 July 2019 Depart: 10 July 2019 - 17 July 2019

• One Way Wonders Deluxe Superior Cruise MS Black Swan (2018) Split to Dubrovnik Depart: 24 August 2019 - 31 August 2019

• To Be Confirmed Depart: 14 September 2019 - 21 September 2019

*Keep these cruises and dates in mind next time you are talking to your clients about Small Ship Cruising in Croatia*

2019 EARLYBIRD SPECIALS

You will find a variety of great savings across all of our product. See our brochure for further details.

INTRODUCING OUR SIGNATURE HOSTED TOUR & CRUISE

• A Taste of Croatia & Slovenia Hosted Tour & Cruise 22 days from Zagreb to Dubrovnik Departs: 12 June & 10 August 2019

Highlights: Experience history, nature and culture, and prepare to enrich your palate as you sample traditional local cuisine. Spend 2 weeks touring Croatia, Slovenia & a touch of Italy, followed by a relaxing luxurious Small Ship Cruise.

Selling Tip: Departures are guaranteed and solo travellers pay twin price if willing to share.

NEW DELUXE SMALL SHIP CRUISE ITINERARIES & VESSELS• Divine Dalmatia Deluxe Superior or Deluxe Vessels Dubrovnik to Dubrovnik Cruise Highlights: Lunch cruise alongside the Dubrovnik City Walls, Dubrovnik cable car, authentic Croatian village dinner party on Pelješac Peninsula, Captain’s Dinner with live entertainment, Wine Tasting in Bol, Olive Oil & Wine Tasting onboard

• Adriatic Delights Cruise MS Equator (2017) Split to Dubrovnik & Dubrovnik to Split New one way routes for 2019 Cruise Highlights: Captain’s Dinner, Ston Oyster Farm Visit & Tasting

• Dalmatian Highlights Cruise MS Providenca (2014) Dubrovnik to Dubrovnik - Updated itinerary & Deluxe vessel for 2019 Cruise Highlights: Visit Krka National Park and Pučišča Stonemasonry School

• Adriatic Paradise Cruise MS Yolo (2019) Split to Split - New Deluxe vessel for 2019 (previously operated on MS Adriatic Princess) Cruise Highlights: Excursion to Montenegro, Captain’s Dinner

• Elegance Deluxe Cruise MS Sea Swallow (2019) Split to Split - Updated itinerary & new Deluxe vessel for 2019 Cruise Highlights: Visit Blue Cave, Island of Vis, Captain’s Dinner with live entertainment

• Dalmatian Discovery Cruise MS Splendid (2014) Split to Dubrovnik & Dubrovnik to Split - New itinerary for 2019 Cruise Highlights: Great value one way cruise, visit Blue Cave, Island of Vis

NEW TOUR & CRUISE COMBOS

• Central Europe & Experience Dalmatia Luxury Cruise 15 days from Prague to Dubrovnik MS Karizma (2016) Highlights: Spend 7 nights touring through Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Zagreb & the Plitvice Lakes before embarking on your luxurious Small Ship Cruise from Zadar to Dubrovnik

• Central Europe & Coastal Dalmatia Luxury Cruise 15 days from Prague to Dubrovnik MS Prestige (2014) Highlights: Spend 7 nights touring through Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Zagreb & the Plitvice Lakes before embarking on your luxurious Small Ship Cruise from Split to Dubrovnik

NEW EUROPE COACH TOURS

• Warsaw to Budapest (11 days from Warsaw to Budapest) Highlights: Discover the historical sights of Warsaw, Krakow, Prague, Vienna & Budapest

• Prague to Budapest (7 days from Prague to Budapest) Highlights: Discover the historical sights of Prague, Vienna & Budapest

NEW ITALY ACCOMMODATION

Rome • Grand Hotel De La Minerve***** • Boutique Hotel Trevi**** • Hotel Trevi***

Venice • Hotel Metropole***** • Hotel Bella Venezia**** • Hotel Montecarlo***

NEW SMALL GROUP ITALY TOURS

• Rome & Italy Golden Circle 10 days from Rome to Rome - Max 25 Passengers Highlights: Experience Rome, Tuscany, Venice, Northern Lakes and the Cinque Terre Shorter Tour Options: Italy Golden Circle - 7 days High Classic Tour - 6 days Northern Lakes, Cinque Terre & Taste of Tuscany - 3 days

• UNESCO Heritage Trails - Apulia & Matera 6 days from Bari to Bari - Max 18 Passengers Highlights: Experience the flavours of Apulia & Matera on this food & wine lovers tour

Check out our website for more Italy tours and full product range!

NEW EXCURSIONS - CROATIA

Ex Zagreb• Feel the Pulse of the City - Walking Tour Highlights: Hear the true stories that shaped Zagreb into the city it is today. Funicular ride included

• Yummy Food Tour - Walking & Tasting Tour Highlights: Together with your local guide discover the top sights of the city including the Dolac markets, enjoy food and beverage tastings and a funicular ride

• Varaždin & Trakoščan Castle - Full Day Excursion Highlights: Strolling through the baroque town of Varaždin with its castle, and many palaces & villas. Visit Trakoščan Castle considered to be one of the most beautiful in Europe

Ex Split• Sunset Cruise - Evening 2-Hour Cruise Highlights: From your boat, enjoy a sunset overlooking the Split Riviera. Light meal and refreshments included

• Blue Cave, Vis & Hvar Island - Island Excursion Highlights: A full day boat excursion discovering three of top islands along the Southern Adriatic Coastline

• Mostar & Medjugorje - Full Day Excursion Highlights: Discover the ancient Ottoman city of Mostar where East meets the West and see the famous Old Bridge

• Game of Thrones - Diocletian Palace & Klis Fortress Highlights: Explore the Diocletian Palace Cellars and travel to Klis Fortress to see where the Dragons have lived

Ex Dubrovnik • Local Dinner Experience - Traditional Meal Highlights: Enjoy dinner at traditional Dalmatian restaurant in a typical setting and taste the true delicacies of this region. Stop at Mt Srđ for a photo stop and to appreciate the breathtaking views of Dubrovnik’s Old Town

• Footsteps of Pelješac Wine Trail - Full Day Excursion & Tasting Highlights: See one of the best wine producing regions in Croatia. Visit 3 wineries and the famous town of Ston

• Čilipi Folklore - Traditional Cultural Show Highlights: Discover one of Croatia’s greatest traditions, Folklore. Visit a village where traditional folklore dances take place every Sunday. Browse local market stalls for homemade products & visit a local wine cellar

NEW EXCURSIONS - SLOVENIAEx Ljubljana • Lipica & Coastal City of Piran - Full Day Excursion Highlights: Visit the Lipica Stud Farm and experience the Slovenian coastline as you visit the coastal city of Piran

• Kranjska Gora & Traditional Lunch - Full Day Excursion Highlights: Discover the Slovenian countryside & enjoy a traditional Slovenian lunch

• Where the Medieval Meets the Present - Full Day Excursion Highlights: Visit Slovenia’s oldest town of Ptuj and Europe’s capital of culture, Maribor

CONTACT US & SPEAK TO ONE OF THE TEAM FOR OUR LATEST SPECIALS+64 9 838 7700 • 0800 CROATIA • info@cttravel.co.nz • www.croatiatimestravel.com

To help you become the top selling Croatia Times Travel expert that we know you are, we’ve included our annual LEARN & WIN QUIZ. So don’t delay, become familiar with our new 2019 Croatia with Italy, Slovenia and Europe brochure and complete the quiz. Just make sure to send us your correct answers by 09 November 2018 and you will go in the draw to win a Gourmet Food Gift Basket (Winners will be announced on 16 November 2018).

1 What is the name of our guaranteed signature hosted tour & cruise?

Selling Tip: Refer to Page 62. We’ve especially tailored this tour to showcase the very best Croatia & Slovenia have to offer. Don’t forget solo’s willing to share pay twin price!

2 What are our key Small Ship Cruise departure dates?

Hint: Refer to our “What’s New” page. These are also some of our best-selling cruises.

3 On Page 12 what is the mode of transportation of the Blue Cave, Vis & Hvar Island excursion?

Selling Tip: This is a must do excursion for clients staying in Split.

4 On Page 22 which two Italian cities have we featured hotel suggestions for?

Selling Tip: Venice is a gateway into Croatia. It is only 2.5 hours away by catamaran! Don’t forget we Tailor-Make Self-Drive, Rail & Private Tours complete with gorgeous itineraries throughout Italy.

5 For our new small group tour Rome & Italy Golden Circle, how many shorter tour options are available?

Selling Tip: Check out our website or contact us direct for even more Italy tours.

6 Which 4 countries do the new tour & cruise combo’s on Pages 66 & 67 visit?

Selling Tip: These unique itineraries combine the best of central Europe with a luxurious Small Ship Cruise.

7 What is the maximum group size of the UNESCO Heritage Trails - Apulia & Matera small group tour on Page 57?

Selling Tip: This is also a food & wine lovers tour with a number of tasting experiences.

8 How many one way Small Ship Cruises are featured in the brochure?

Hint: Don’t forget to count the reverse cruise options.

9 What is the name of the Deluxe Superior Vessel featured on Page 74 of the One Way Wonders Cruise?

Selling Tip: MS Black Swan is one of the best small ships on the Adriatic and features VIP cabins.

10 On Page 92 what standard of vessel is the MS Splendid?

Selling Tip: This is one of our favourite great value Premium cruises.

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