Join host Matthew White of Early Music Vancouver for a scenic river cruise from Prague to Berlin on the Moldau and Elbe Rivers featuring a Concert Program selected by impresario George Zukerman, OC, OBC

FEatuRinG PERFORManCEs By:

• Guest artists alexander Weimann, Chloe Meyers and nate Helgeson• Collegium 1714, in Prague• Harpsichordist Jean Rondeau in Dresden• Ensemble amarcord at Mendelssohn Haus and thomasschule in Leipzig• Musical Offering with the sans souci Ensemble in Potsdam

Travel through the heartland of J.S. Bach

Early Music on the ElbeMay 19 – June 2, 2018 (15 days) prague – liToMerice – Bad Schandau – MeiSSen – dreSdenleipzig – luTherSTadT wiTTenBerg – MagdeBurg – poTSdaM – Berlin

Special Travel inTernaTional4603 Main Street Vancouver, BC V5V 3R6 Canadatel: (604) 291-1332 or 1(800) 665-0998 Fax: (604) 291-1378e-mail: sti@sticanada.com website: www.sticanada.com

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Dear Travelers,

Our 2018 Classical Music Cruise will take us to the Czech Republic and Germany where great cities, charming villages and exciting music await.

Our route begins in glorious Prague and wends its way downstream on the Elbe all the way to Berlin.

We have selected a unique new ship, the ELBE PRINCESSE, for our journey, and included everything that one could wish for on a special trip. We believe in value for your money and not hiding numerous extra charges in the “not included” section.

Working closely with legendary Canadian musician and impresario George Zukerman, O.C., O.B.C. and Early Music Vancouver we have put together a truly memorable program reflecting the impeccable quality of Vancouver’s Early Music experts.

Mr. Zukerman is a celebrated broadcaster and raconteur, recently stepping down as the long-standing Artistic Director of White Rock Concerts. He retired from performing in 2012, but during his 62-year career playing on international stages he was acclaimed world-wide as the “High Priest” of the bassoon. This is our 4th fabulous Classical Music collaboration and we are confident that the Elbe cruise will be a legendary successor to the wonderful trips on Danube, Rhone and Douro!

Enjoy spectacular historic cities, exemplary food and services, fascinating background on the sites and music we’ll be experiencing and exquisite musical performances both during our river Cruise and on shore in beautiful concert halls.

We have a selection of special artists accompanying us on the cruise. With an Early Music theme enticing us down the Elbe, you can expect a unique adventure!

Everyone should make at least one once-in-a-lifetime trip, and this is an opportunity we don’t want you to miss. The combination of great cultures, wonderful sites and the finest music will be an experience you will never forget. We look forward to having you join us!

Gery Valtiner, Program Director

Greetings music lovers,

I invite you to join Early Music Vancouver for another extraordinary Classical Music Cruise of the great rivers of Europe. This time it is on the Moldau and the Elbe from Prague to Berlin. The tour will take you through the heartland of Johann Sebastian Bach, and into the very crucible of Early Music in central Europe.

On board the Elbe Princesse will be Alexander Weimann, Musial Director of the Pacific Baroque Orchestra, joined by violinist Chloe Meyers, and bassoon virtuoso Nate Helgeson. Following the geography of the rivers, they will be performing music from Bohemia, the legendary court chapel in Dresden, the land of Martin Luther, and from the world of Bach, Telemann and Handel.

Plans are under way for you to hear Collegium 1714 in Prague, Harpsichordist Jean Rondeau in Dresden, the Amarcord vocal Ensemble in Leipzig and Europe’s leading Early Music ensemble, Sans Souci, in Potsdam and Berlin.

In Potsdam there will be a performance of the trio from the Musical Offering close to the site where King Frederick first presented the “royal theme” to Bach. It will be a symbolic and historical musical moment.

The cruise will offer a remarkable feast of early music with some of the world’s leading practitioners on board as your travelling companions and musical guides. Matthew White, Artistic Director of Early Music Vancouver will be your host and Gery Valtiner of Special Travel will be there to make sure we enjoy smooth sailing and get the most from the time we have to explore these magnificent sites.

I invite you to join this most splendid of musical and historical adventures in May 2018! Happy sailing!

George Zukerman, O.C., O.B.C

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EARly MuSiC VAnCouVERCelebrating its 46th anniversary in 2016, Early Music Vancouver (EMV) has a long-standing reputation for the presentation, production and study of predominantly western classical music repertoires in an historical context. It offers one of the most ambitious programs of its type in North America, presenting and producing an average of 25-30 concerts per year through its Main Season, plus an annual Summer Bach Festival centred in downtown Vancouver. It is one of the most active non-profit presenting and producing organizations in Vancouver. The Pacific Baroque Orchestra (PBO) is now an integrated division of Early Music Vancouver. For May 2018, EMV is working with Special Travel International and its Director of Music, George Zukerman, O.C., O.B.C., on plans for the first Elbe river cruise from Prague to Berlin, traveling through the heartland of J.S. Bach, and in the crucible of Early Music in central Europe.

MATThEw whiTEExECuTiVE & ARTiSTiC diRECToR, EARly MuSiC VAnCouVERBefore joining Early Music Vancouver as Executive Director at the beginning of the 2013 season, Matthew White gained international acclaim as one of Canada’s leading countertenors. His operatic engagements included work with the Glyndebourne Festival Opera, New York City Opera, Houston Grand Opera, and Toronto’s Opera Atelier,Collegium Vocale Ghent, Le Concert Spirituel, Nederlands Bach Vereniging, Le Concert D’Astrée, Tafelmusik, Les Violons du Roy, Ensemble Arion, Portland Baroque Orchestra, Concerto Palatino, Oregon Bach Festival, San Francisco Symphony and Toronto Symphony. He is both a Juno and Grammy nominated artist who has recorded for Analekta, Atma, Channel Classics, CBC records, ASV, BIS, Naxos, Glossa, and Harmonia Mundi. Prior to EMV Mr. White was Executive Director of Pacific MusicWorks in Seattle. He continues to consult for the Ottawa Chamber Music Festival, and resides in Victoria, BC with his family.

AlExAndER wEiMAnnConductor and harpsichordist Alexander Weimann is Music Director of the Pacific Baroque Orchestra in Vancouver and the Seattle Baroque Orchestra. Born in 1965 in Munich, he studied the organ, church music, musicology, theatre, Medieval Latin, and jazz piano and has traveled the world with ensembles such as Tragicomedia, Cantus Cölln, the Freiburger Barockorchester, the Gesualdo Consort and Tafelmusik. Increasingly in demand as a guest conductor, Weimann has conducted Les Violons du Roy, the Arion Baroque Orchestra, Mercury Baroque, the Portland Baroque Orchestra, Victoria Symphony and, Symphony Nova Scotia. With an impressive discography of over 100 recordings, his latest album, Prima Donna ,with soprano Karina Gauvin was awarded a 2013 Juno. He recently moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, and tries to spend as much time as possible in his garden and kitchen.

ChloE MEyERSViolinist Chloe Meyers is concertmaster of Vancouver’s Pacific Baroque Orchestra, as she has recently made her home inthe Pacific Northwest. In pursuit of her professional studies at both the University of Victoria and McGill University in Montreal, she was introduced to, and fell in love with, the baroque violin. Chloe has regularly played principal second with Montreal’s Arion Baroque Orchestra and has recently been an invited guest soloist with the Seattle Baroque Orchestra and Pacific MusicWorks. Chloe has performed with, among others, Les Violons du Roy, Tafelmusik, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, Ensemble Les Boreades, the Theatre of Early Music, and Les Idees Heureuses.

nATE hElGESonNate Helgeson is principal bassoon of the Pacific Baroque Orchestra in Vancouver, the Seattle and Portland Baroque Orchestras, and Mercury Baroque in Houston. He performs frequently throughout Canada and the United States on modern and historical instruments. He has performed with the Oregon Bach Festival Orchestra, the Boston Philharmonic and as soloist both in the United States and in Switzerland. A native of Eugene, Oregon, Nate holds degrees from the University of Oregon and the New England Conservatory of Music and is a recent graduate of the Historical Performance program at the Juilliard School.

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day 1 Sat, May 19CAnAdA - pRAGuEDeparture for Europe.

day 2 Sun, May 20ARRiVE pRAGuEWe transfer to the hotel. After check in there is time to relax before dinner. (D)

day 3 Mon, May 21pRAGuEWe begin with a Morning Tour of the beautiful “City of a Hundred Spires”.

1000-year-old Prague Castle presides over the city, encompassing the Old Royal Palace and state residence, the Basilica of St. George and Cathedral of St. Vitus in all its Gothic glory. From the castle’s hilltop situation you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city’s domes, spires and red roofs. Nearby is medieval Golden Lane, a cluster of petite houses, in one of which (No. 22) Kafka resided for a time and picturesque Neruda Street, named for the famous Czech poet and journalist who lived there. Below, the lively pedestrian-only Charles Bridge, often arrayed with musicians and artists, crosses to Old Town. The Old Market Square is a UNESCO World Heritage Site instantly recognizable for its famous Astronomical Clock and the distinctive spiky towers of the adjacent Church of Our Lady before Týn. The artistic heart of Bohemian culture is evident in Prague’s range of colourful architecture and exquisite craftsmanship in everything from crystal and printmaking to traditional puppet theatre and artisan beer.

After time for lunch on your own the afternoon is at leisure for you to stroll through Old Town, shop, sightsee, or rest and ready yourself for the evening. Our first concert follows dinner. (B,D)

ThiS EVEninGAn intimate concert with Collegium 1714 is in the process of being planned for Prague, with possible guest appearances by Alexander Weimann, Chloe Meyers and Nate Helgeson.

day 4 Tue, May 22pRAGuE EMbARkATionThe morning is at leisure to relax, sightsee or visit one of the museums. Around noon we will gather to enjoy a wonderful tour of the Art Nouveau Municipal House and then Strahov Monastery before embarking on the Elbe Princesse. Once settled comfortably into our cabins we’ll have a Welcome cocktail reception, followed by dinner and a relaxing evening in port. (B,D)

day 5 wed, May 23pRAGuE – liToMERiCEWe’ll spend the morning cruising. Luxuriate in the landscape as it unfurls before us while enjoying a concert by our featured performers. Once we arrive in Horin, we’ll skip ahead to Tour litomerice, one of the oldest Bohemian cities, established in the 10th century on the site of a Slavic fort. The multi-colored Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance buildings in the city center are not to be missed. We return to the ship for dinner and a brief cruise to our port for the night. (B,L,D)

ThiS MoRninGEnjoy a concert by our featured performers as we cruise toward Horin and Litomerice.

day 6 Thu, May 24 liToMERiCE – bAd SChAndAu – dRESdEnWe’ll spend the morning cruising through the magnificent Saxon Switzerland area (which is in fact part of Germany) gliding by the prairies, woods, lakes, vineyards and chateaux. We’ll stop in Bad Schandau for a jaunt into the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. On a hill overlooking the river we’ll see the Königstein Fortress, one of the largest hilltop fortresses in Europe. Thought to have been built in the 13th century, it was used as a state prison for centuries. We’ll then stop at the Bastei rock formation, formed by water erosion over one million years ago. Returning to the ship we’ll resume our cruise, arriving in Dresden in the evening and remaining in port overnight. (B,L,D)

ThiS MoRninGOur feature artists delight us with a concert as we sail toward Bad Schandau.

day 7 fri, May 25dRESdEnEnjoy a Tour of historic dresden, the Florence of the Elbe. Capital of the state of Saxony in the Second World War, it was the site of some extensive and controversial Allied bombing, which destroyed 1,600 acres of the city centre and claimed the lives of approximately 25,000. Dresden became the capital of the Margravate of Meissen in the 13th century and the seat of the Dukes of Saxony in the 15th century. Its great architectural and artistic heritage makes it one of the most appealing destinations in Germany.

Our itinerary maybe subject to minor alterations to accommodate concert programming. (B,L,D)

ThiS AfTERnoonA concert by our featured artists will enhance our cruise. Pending itinerary changes, this may take place instead another day.

Early Music on the ElbeClaSSiCal MuSiC RiVeR CRuiSe FRoM pRague to BeRlin

May 19 – June 2, 2018 (15 days)

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day 8 Sat, May 26dRESdEn – MEiSSEnUpon arrival in Meissen we’ll enjoy a Tour of the City, famous for its trademark porcelain. We’ll have a glimpse at the production to learn how this porcelain has been made for more than 300 years and admire the magnificent pieces displayed in the museum. Then heading for the city centre, we’ll note landmarks such as the Albrechtsburg and Cathedral.

Once again, our itinerary may need to remain flexible on the 25th and 26th, but will include time in both Dresden and Meissen with City Tours in each. (B,L,D)

ThiS EVEninGWe may have the opportunity to see Jean Rondeau at the dresdener Musikfestspiele, in a scintillating Baroque-Jazz crossover event.

day 9 Sun, May 27MEiSSEn – lEipZiGWe set out for a day to explore Leipzig, once one of Europe’s great centres of music and publishing, sited at the crossroads of rivers and ancient trade routes. The renowned Amarcord Ensemble will sing for us at Mendelssohn Haus and at the Thomasschule, site of J.S. Bach’s grave. The singers will accompany us as we walk through the historic old city centre. Finally, we return to the ship, which will cruise through the night. (B,L,D)

TodAyWe enjoy a remarkable day exploring the musical heritage of Leipzig, with a variety of short concerts throughout.

day 10 Mon, May 28MEiSSEn – luThERSTAdT wiTTEnbERG –MAGdEbuRGToday we have a Tour of the City where Martin Luther nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to a church door and in so doing sparked the Reformation. We’ll see the noble Renaissance-style houses of the city centre and have an opportunity to visit Luther’s house, a former Augustinian monastery which is now the Reformation Museum and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We’ll spend the afternoon cruising and moor in Magdeburg for the night. (B,L,D)

ThiS AfTERnoonOur featured performers once again transport us as the ship continues on to Magdeburg.

day 11 Tue, May 29MAGdEbuRG – hohEnwARThE – GEnThin – bERlinOur ship departs for Hohenwarthe early in the morning. On arrival, we can Tour Magdeburg, situated on the Elbe River and another crossing of the ancient Roman roads. The Lutheran Cathedral of Saints Catherine and Maurice here is the tallest church building in eastern Germany. Embarking once again in Genthin, we’ll continue towards Berlin and remain in port overnight. (B,L,D)

ThiS AfTERnoonThe final concert with our featured artists aboard ship.

day 12 wed, May 30diSEMbARkATion – poTSdAM – bERlinAfter a final breakfast buffet on board, we’ll disembark and enjoy a brief Tour of potsdam with a visit further afield to either Sanssouci or the Grand Palace of Friedrich II. Finally, we return to Berlin and check into our hotel. (B,D)

TodAyThe Sans Souci Ensemble will perform the Trio from the Musical Offering. Christoph Huntgeburth, flute and Nate Helgeson, bassoon, will play concertos by Frederick The Great and Johann Friederich Fasch with an orchestral ensemble led by Alexander Weimann at the keyboard.

day 13 Thu, May 31bERlinWe begin with a City Tour to enjoy Berlin’s major sites, and then enjoy time for lunch on our own. Dinner will be at the hotel, but the afternoon and evening are at leisure to enjoy this great city. (B,D)

day 14 fri, June 1bERlinToday we have an opportunity to visit the famous pergamon Museum, followed by some time at leisure and a concert. This evening we will gather for a farewell dinner. (B,D)

ThiS AfTERnoonWe have a wonderful opportunity to attend a dress Rehearsal of the Sans Souci Ensemble.

day 15 Sat, June 2bERlin - CAnAdAWe transfer to the airport for our flight home. (B)

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AiR opTionSAccurate costs for flights are not available at time of printing, but notice will be sent when they become available.We will offer a special group air fare to travelers joining our program at the best possible rate. There is also the option of extending your stay in Europe. If you choose our flights, transfer to and from the airports is included.You may also purchase your own flights and meet us at the hotel, if you wish to arrange your own stopovers, book on points, fly Business Class, etc. As soon as the flight costs are available, we will send a note to everyone booked on the program, so you have all the information you need to select the best option for you.

Approximate flight cost (in Canadian funds departing various Canadian gateways, taxes included): $1,400 - $1,600

inCludEd• Accommodation in superior ★★★★ tourist

hotels., centrally located.• 8 nights cruising aboard the modern, well-

appointed paddle riverboat Elbe Princesse.• All ConCERTS & SpECiAl MuSiC EVEnTS

per itinerary.• All excursions, special events, city tours and

visits per itinerary.• Private bus for all transfers and land tours.• Breakfasts (B), Lunches (L) and Dinners (D) as

indicated in itinerary.• Full board of superb French cuisine aboard ship.• Cocktail Reception and Gala Dinner.• Drinks at the bar (except for champagne or

wines from a designated list.)

• Drinks included with Lunches and Dinners on board (water, wine, beer, fruit juices during the meal and coffee after.)

• Free WiFi available aboard ship.

• Headsets for tour excursions during cruise.

• Porterage.

• Gratuities for staff / crew of the Elbe Princesse.

• Port charges, harbor taxes, local taxes and service charges.

noT inCludEd• Airfare Canada - Prague; Berlin - Canada.

See Air Options at left.Most airlines now apply Seat Assignment charges. We will advise you if this is the case, and how much, at time of booking.

• Departure Taxes (vary by your chosen departure gateway).

• Travel Insurance.

• Gratuities for drivers and guides of land portion of tour as well as drivers and guides of cruise excursions.

• Meals not mentioned.

• Drinks and items of a personal nature.

CoST 15 day Tour in Canadian fundspriced per person based on double occupancy

Cabin Category CDn

Main Deck $7900

Upper Deck $8400

Single Supplement Main Deck + $3500

Single Supplement Upper Deck + $3700

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Our extraordinary program of music events, arranged by impresario George Zukerman, O.C., O.B.C. offers us select concerts in a variety

of settings, from the intimacy of our ship’s lounge to some of the historic concert halls of Europe.

Monday May 21 Prague Collegium 1714

8:30 pm Alexander Weimann, Chloe Meyers and Nate Helgeson may make guest appearances

Tuesday May 22 Prague no concert

wednesday May 23 cruising Alexander Weimann, Chloe Meyers and Nate Helgeson in concert

10:30 am Ship’s Lounge

Thursday May 24 cruising Alexander Weimann, Chloe Meyers and Nate Helgeson in concert

11:00 am Ship’s Lounge

friday May 25 cruising Alexander Weimann, Chloe Meyers and Nate Helgeson in concert

TBA Ship’s Lounge

Saturday May 26 Meissen-Dresden Jean Rondeau at the dresdener Musikfestspiele (tentatively, to be confirmed)

8:00 pm Palais im Grossen Garten

Sunday May 27 Leipzig Amarcord Ensemble Walking Tour

day touring various venues Mendelssohnhaus, Thomasschule

Monday May 28 cruising Alexander Weimann, Chloe Meyers and Nate Helgeson in concert

3:00 pm Ship’s Lounge

Tuesday May 29 cruising Alexander Weimann, Chloe Meyers and Nate Helgeson in concert

3:00 pm Ship’s Lounge

Tuesday May 29 Berlin no concert

evening

wednesday May 30 Potsdam The Sans Souci Ensemble Alexander Weimann, Chloe Meyers and Nate Helgeson

2:30 pm TBA

Thursday May 31 Berlin A Special Concert (details are being finalized and will later be confirmed)

TBA TBA

note: Itinerary and programming may be subject to alteration due to performance scheduling changes.

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ThE Ship: ElbE pRinCESSEYear built: 2016 Length: 313 ft. Width: 34 ft. Number of cabins: 40 Passengers: 80

The beautiful facilities and expert staff of this modern river paddleboat will ensure that your cruise is the trip of a lifetime.

■ CAbinS Trim & well-appointed double-occupancy cabins offer hotel-like amenities with complimentary WiFi and air conditioning.

• Each cabin has a private bathroom with shower, hair dryer, safe, desk/storage/mini bar area, flat-screen satellite TV, cabin-to-cabin phone, and radio. The beds face the window, providing a great view.

• Upper Deck: 24 cabins (23 double-occupancy, 1 for passengers with reduced mobility.)

• Main Deck: 16 double-occupancy cabins.

■ dininG And CuiSinE

• Full board of superb French cuisine aboard ship.• Drinks included with Lunches and Dinners on board (water,

wine, beer, fruit juices during the meal and coffee after.) • Drinks at the bar (except for champagne or wines from a

designated list.)

■ onboARd AMEniTiES

• Wide Sun Deck with chaise lounges, and panoramic views.• Main Lounge/Bar with large picture windows and dance floor.• Public patio.• Restaurant.• Boutique.• Complimentary

WiFi on board.• Entire ship

and each cabin air-conditioned.

ELBE PRAGUE BERLIN Data Sheet

MS Elbe Princesse 5 ANCHORS

The MS Elbe Princesse cruises on the Elbe from Berlinto the heart of Prague.

Year built : 2016Length : 313 ft.Width : 34 ft.Number of cabins : 40Passengers : 80Onboard amenities : Lounge/bar with large picture win-dows and dance floor, public patio, restaurant serving all pas-sengers in one sitting, wide sun deck with chaise lounges,boutique. Entire ship and each cabin have reversible air-conditioning. Free Wi-Fi on board.

2-deck ship THE CABINS

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Conveniences : All cabins haveprivate bathroom with shower, hairdryer, safe, desk/storage/mini bararea, flat-screen satellite TV, cabin-to-cabin phone, radio. The beds facethe window ?providing a great view.

•Upper Deck : 24 cabins (23 double-occupancy, 1 for passengers with re-duced mobility)•Main Deck : 16 double-occupancycabins

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opTion 2: CANCELLATION + INTERRUPTION INSURANCE

TOUR COST:

AGES:

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$7,000 $322.00 $379.50 $434.00 $498.50 $639.00 $754.50

$7,500 $340.00 $402.00 $461.00 $530.00 $675.00 $795.00

$8,000 $358.00 $424.50 $488.00 $561.50 $711.00 $835.50

$8,500 $376.00 $447.00 $515.00 $593.00 $747.00 $876.00

$9,000 $394.00 $469.50 $542.00 $624.50 $783.00 $916.50

$9,500 $414.00 $492.00 $569.00 $656.00 $819.00 $957.00

$10,000 $432.00 $514.50 $596.00 $687.50 $855.00 $997.50

$10,500 $448.00 $537.00 $623.00 $719.00 $891.00 $1,038.00

$11,000 $466.00 $559.50 $650.00 $750.50 $927.00 $1,078.50

$11,500 $484.00 $582.00 $677.00 $782.00 $963.00 $1,119.00

opTion 1: THE ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE

TOUR COST:

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$7,000 $351.00 $444.00 $544.00 $623.00 $1,251.00

$7,500 $372.00 $470.00 $575.00 $658.00 $1,321.00

$8,000 $392.00 $495.00 $607.00 $693.00 $1,391.00

$8,500 $412.00 $521.00 $638.00 $728.00 $1,461.00

$9,000 $432.00 $547.00 $670.00 $763.00 $1,531.00

$9,500 $452.00 $573.00 $701.00 $798.00 $1,601.00

$10,000 $473.00 $598.00 $733.00 $833.00 $1,671.00

$10,500 $493.00 $624.00 $764.00 $868.00 $1,741.00

$11,000 $513.00 $650.00 $796.00 $903.00 $1,811.00

$11,500 $533.00 $676.00 $827.00 $938.00 $1,881.00

Following are the main areas of coverage with Allianz Global Assistance and the two packages we offer for this trip. Please carefully read the brochure you will receive after booking for full details. For insurance purposes the key point is that you are in GOOD health.

Please note that PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS are not covered. Please contact us if you have any questions or would like further information.

please note: Travellers need to have current Provincial Health Plan coverage in order to qualify for the ALL-INCLUSIVE insurance package.THE ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE consists of:

• Cancellation & Interruption • Flight Accident• Emergency Medical ($5 Million limit) • Travel Accident• Baggage & Personal Effects

If you wish you may also choose the Cancellation & Interruption insurance alone. This plan is suitable if you have sufficient medical coverage already and rates apply to any trip length.

please note: To cover Land cost and Air fare, add the flights purchased through STI to total insurable amount (in case of Package not including Air.)

note: The above premiums are guidelines. The exact premium will depend on the cabin category chosen, whether you are traveling as a single, and the final airfare cost. At time of booking we will provide the applicable premium for your situation.

Insurance rates are valid at time of printing and are subject to change.

Premiums are quoted per person, in Canadian funds, and subject to Provincial Sales Tax: 8% Ontario, 9% Quebec, 7% ManitobaBCreg#23625

RESERVATionS And pAyMEnT:A deposit of $800 per person is required at the time of reservation on this Special Travel International (hereafter called STI) tour. A second payment of $1000 per person is due by August 1, 2017. A third payment of $1000 per person is due by December 1, 2017. The final payment is due by February 19, 2018. Travel documents will be sent to you approximately 14 days prior to your trip departure, provided full payment has been received.

TouR pRiCES:All tour prices for land arrangements are based on rates effective at the time of printing and are expected to be in effect at the time of departure. Should these rates change, it may be necessary to surcharge the price of your vacation. Should the tour price increase by more than 10%, the passenger shall have the right to cancel within seven days of notification without penalty.

CAnCEllATion And REfundS:Notice of cancellation must be made in writing. The effective cancellation date is the date when written notification is received by STI. The deposit of $800 is non-refundable. The following scale of charges will apply when cancellation is received prior to departure:

until August 1, 2017 deposit of $800 August 1 – November 30, 2017 $1800 December 1, 2017 – February 19, 2018 $2800 After February 19, 2018 100%

P.S.: Different payment/cancellation policies apply to airline tickets; you will be advised at time of booking.

RESponSibiliTy And liAbiliTy:STI acts only as an agent in securing all services related to the tours described in this brochure, including transportation, sightseeing and accommodation. STI shall not be responsible or liable for any loss, cost, damage, injury, delay or expense arising from the use of any conveyance, accommodation or service or from acts of God, strikes, weather, quarantine, accidents, sickness, government regulations, insufficient documents and any loss/expense resulting from the above contingencies shall be borne by the tour member. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort of the passenger, or for any reason whatsoever, to alter the itinerary or arrangements, such alterations may be made without penalty to the operators. Additional expense, if any, shall be borne by the passenger.The right is reserved to withdraw any or all tours should conditions warrant, and also to decline to accept or retain any passenger as a member of the tour. In such instances, full or equitable amounts will be refunded.

inSuRAnCE:STI recommends that each tour participant has health, cancellation, interruption, accident and baggage insurance for the duration of his/her travel (in situations where insurance is not included in the tour price).

TRAVEl doCuMEnTS:It is entirely the passenger’s responsibility to possess whatever documents and visas required by the law of the countries visited on the tour.

AiRlinE RESponSibiliTy:Any airliner carrier providing transportation in connection with these tours is not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time the passenger is not on board its planes or conveyances. The passenger contract in use by the airlines concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the airline and the purchase of these tours and/or passenger. Similar responsibility as noted applies to all types of carriers, including car rental companies.