The Senior newspaper and Travelrite International invite you to join them on board Azamara Quest

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25 March – 16 April 2020

Dubai; Oman; Luxor & Cairo, Egypt; Jerusalem, Israel; Petra, Jordan; Suez Canal; Athens, Greece

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DAY 10 Friday 3 April 2020 At sea

DAY 1 1 Saturday 4 April 2020 At seaA free day to enjoy the facilities of the ship. This afternoon we will have a fun game of Trivial Pursuit with prizes for the winners.

DAY 12 Sunday 5 April 2020 Luxor, Egypt

We travel to Luxor, known as the world’s largest outdoor museum for an exciting sightseeing tour. Luxor grew out of the ruins of Thebes, once the capital of Ancient Egypt’s New Kingdom. The monumental temples of Luxor were at the centre of Ancient Egyptian religion. We visit the final resting place of Hatshepsut, Egypt’s first woman pharaoh, and stroll the shady arcades of her stunning temple, which is set at the base of soaring cliffs. And the famed Valley of the Kings, resting place of the pharaohs. The tombs of the pharaohs were placed deep in the Theban Hills from 1,500 BC to stop robbers stealing priceless treasures. We also visit the celebrated tomb of Tutankhamen, which was discovered intact in 1922 by Howard Carter. The burial chamber, whose walls depict the Opening of the Mouth ceremony, is unique in that it still contains the king’s body inside the gilded coffin. We overnight at a hotel in Luxor.

DAY 13 Monday 6 April 2020 Luxor, EgyptThis morning we first visit Karnak Temple, a place that is still capable of overshadowing many of the wonders of the modern world. It covers about 81 hectares 1.5km by 0.8km. The area of the sacred enclosure of Amon alone is 61 acres and would hold ten average European cathedrals. The great temple at the heart of Karnak is so big, St Peter’s, Milan and Notre Dame Cathedrals could be lost within its walls. The Hypostyle hall at 5,000 square metre with its 134 columns is still the largest room of any religious building in the world. Follow dramatic stories of ancient life on intricate friezes, visit a sacred, ceremonial lake and walk between aisles of fierce sphinxes that guard the temple entrance. Later, we make our way back to the ship.

DAY 14 Tuesday 7 April 2020 Jerusalem, IsraelToday we will enjoy one of the most inspiring cities in the world, renowned for its historical significance, spiritual symbolism and visual splendour – Jerusalem. We travel by coach first to the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth and the biblical land of Lot and his family, and also known for its salty water. We continue to Jerusalem and for a view at Mount of Olives. Our excursion will continue to Kidron Valley to reach Zion Gate. Our tour of Jerusalem will include the visit of the Last Supper Church, a visit to the Western Wall and walk along the Via Dolorosa (Way of Sorrow), which is the highlight of a visit to Jerusalem. This walk follows the route of Jesus Christ after his condemnation as he bears his cross towards execution at Calvary. You will also walk through the Armenian

DAY 1 Wednesday 25 March 2020 DepartureWe depart Australia and board our flight to Dubai.

DAY 2 Thursday 26 March 2020 Dubai, UAE

This morning we arrive into Dubai. We have a sightseeing tour of the city and see the modern developments that have catapulted this city into the twenty-first century over the last few years.

DAY 3 Friday 27 March 2020 DubaiA free day to relax in Dubai and enjoy Dubai’s reputation for fabulous shopping. This evening the group is transferred into the desert for our fantastic ‘dinner in the desert’. We will travel by four-wheel-drive vehicles, to a location surrounded by sand dunes, where we will have a sumptuous BBQ dinner and watch traditional belly dancers.

DAY 4 Saturday 28 March 2020 EmbarkationToday we have a free morning for shopping before we depart the hotel and are transferred to the port to board the magnificent Azamara Quest.

DAY 5 Sunday 29 March 2020 At seaA day a sea to enjoy the amazing facilities of this magnificent ship. This afternoon, test your knowledge at our group trivia quiz.

DAY 6 Monday 30 March 2020 At seaA free day to enjoy the facilities of the ship. This afternoon we will have a fun game of bingo with prizes for the winners.

DAY 7 Tuesday 31 March 2020 Salalah, OmanToday we call in to the port of Salalah on the frankincense coast. Oman’s second city, Salalah, is a striking change from Dubai. It catches the Indian summer monsoon and as a result it is cool, wet and green from mid-June to mid-September. We have a sightseeing tour of the area and see and smell the famed fragrance of frankincense, once a most precious export worth more than its weight in gold. Your senses will be delighted!

DAY 8 Wednesday 1 April 2020 At sea

DAY 9 Thursday 2 April 2020 At seaA free day to enjoy the facilities of the ship. This afternoon we will have a fun game of Scattergories with prizes for the winners.

Itinerary

ATHENS

ALEXANRIA

LUXOR

EILAT / AQABA / PETRA

SUEZ CANAL

SALALAH

DUBAI

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DAY 18 Saturday 11 April 2020 Suez Canal, PassageA free day to enjoy the facilities of the ship. Perhaps have a game of shuffleboard, enjoy a culinary demonstration or an afternoon movie show in the lounge.

DAY 19 Sunday 12 April 2020 Cairo, EgyptToday we call into Alexandria, Egypt. We travel through the desert to the Nile River on our sightseeing tour to Cairo. We visit Giza and see one of the wonders of the ancient world: The Pyramids, built by the Pharaohs over 4,500 years ago. We see the Sphinx, usually dated to 2,500 BC. We will have a guided tour to explain the history of these ancient buildings. We visit the Cairo Museum and see the treasures of the tomb of Tutankhamen, including the amazing gold mask.

DAY 20 Monday 13 April 2020 At seaA day at sea to enjoy the facilities of the ship. This afternoon, join fellow group members for a fun game of bingo.

DAY 21 Tuesday 14 April 2020 Disembarkation - Athens, GreeceWe bid farewell to the Azamara Quest for a sightseeing tour of Athens. Our tour delves into the glorious history of Athens. We see such famous sights as the first modern Olympic stadium, the Acropolis and Parthenon. We will have time in the Plaka district, a maze of winding streets with shops, cafés and restaurants. This evening we have an included farewell dinner.

DAY 22 Wednesday 15 April 2020 DepartureThis morning we depart the hotel and are transferred to the airport for our flight to Australia.

Day 23 Thursday 16 April 2020 Arrival AustraliaWe arrive in Australia and the tour concludes.

Quarter, the Jewish Quarter and Cardo the main Roman-Byzantine period street in the city. Please note: guests have to walk 2.5 km on uneven, cobblestone terrain with some steps and inclines. Comfortable shoes are recommended; wear conservative attire when visiting religious sites (please cover shoulders and knees). We will stay overnight at a hotel in Jerusalem.

DAY 15 Wednesday 8 April 2020 JerusalemThis morning we visit the Temple Mount and the famous Dome of the Rock. Lauded by Jews, Christians, and Muslims, this is the site where Abraham (father of all three monotheistic faiths) is said to have offered his son up as a sacrifice to God, where Solomon built the First Temple for the Ark of the Covenant, and where the Prophet Muhammad is said to have ascended to heaven during his early years of preaching Islam. We then visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which is Jerusalem’s Christians holiest site and is said to have been built on the site where Jesus was crucified. We then visit the town of Bethlehem where we visit the Church of the Navivity the location where Jesus was born. We then continue on back to the ship.

DAY 16 Thursday 9 April 2020 Petra, JordanToday we call in to the port of Aqaba, Jordan. We will have a sightseeing tour to the spectacular ancient city of Petra, one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. It was carved directly from the rock by the Nabateans around 300 B.C. and is more recently known for having been filmed in the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Accessed via a narrow canyon called Al Siq, it contains tombs and temples carved into pink sandstone cliffs, earning its nickname, the ‘Rose City, half as old as time’. Perhaps its most famous structure is 45m-high Al Khazneh, a temple with an ornate, Greek-style facade, and known as ‘the treasury’.

DAY 17 Friday 10 April 2020 Suez Canal, PassageToday we transit the famed Suez Canal. A daytime sailing, through the 192kms-long Suez Canal to the Red Sea, via the Great Bitter Lake. Opened in 1869, this is the only link between the Mediterranean and the Red Sea. It took weeks off voyages from Europe to Asia and Australia. A very enjoyable day.

Like her two sister ships, the luxury Azamara Quest is a mid-sized beauty you’ll never feel crowded in the comfortable social spaces of the bars, restaurants, lounges, Casino and Cabaret. You will have the pleasure of enjoying delectable delicacies in the Windows Café, the Pool Grill or the Patio. Two specialty restaurants, the Aqualina and the Prime C, offer delicious Mediterranean and North African dishes, including delicious steaks, fish and seafood. The daily entertainment programme will light up your evenings, see a performance in the relaxed atmosphere of the “Cabaret”, or find yourself a cosy spot in one of the numerous bars, such as the Sunset Bar, the Living Room or Discoveries Lounge. The Spa & Wellness Centre is perfect for total relaxation, you can take advantage of many wellness treatments, including aromatherapy and acupuncture. An Aqua Spa and a fitness centre with personal trainers are also available to help you stay fit. Other offerings of this diverse fitness programme include yoga courses, indoor cycling and aerobics. The outdoor athletic track is the best place for a jog in the fresh sea air.

Clothing on board Azamara QuestThere is no set dress code on board the Azamara Quest. Therefore, you are generally welcome to dress at your leisure. There are a few things to consider, however, such as having well-kept casual clothing and practical, comfortable shoes for land excursions. Possible visits to museums and mosques may require modest, full-covering clothing. You are welcome to dress more formally in the evenings, though it is not required. Please note that swimwear, such as strapless tops and flip-flops, should not be worn in restaurants on board.

Don’t worry about coming aloneWe will match people in twin-share cabins when available, saving you the single supplement. There will be group activities most days. The cruise is fully escorted and will be a great fun holiday. Each evening you will dine with the group at our reserved tables. You will meet a fun group of people and have a fabulous time.

Azamara QuestGreat fun and luxury aboard

General Information and Booking ConditionsTouring 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 tour without the need of assistance from others.

Not included in the tour price:• Passport and visa fees• Travel insurance• Meals unless specified in the itinerary• Sightseeing and general expenses unless specified in the itinerary• Additional travel arrangements not detailed in the itinerary will be quoted for separately

Included in The Senior Dubai to Athens Cruise:• Travel on the luxury Azamara Quest in the selected cabin category• All meals, entertainment, standard drinks and service charges on Azamara Quest• Economy flights from Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane & Perth to Dubai and return from Athens• 2 nights’ 4-star accommodation in Dubai including breakfast• 1 night’s 5-star accommodation in Luxor including breakfast• 1 night’s 4-star accommodation in Jerusalem including breakfast• 1 night’s 4-star accommodation in Athens including breakfast• Dinner in the desert in Dubai• Sightseeing tours of Dubai, Oman, Luxor, Cairo, Jerusalem, Petra & Athens• Tour management by a professional Travelrite International tour manager• Cruise taxes and port & handling charges• Ship and tour gratuities• On-board activities including a Farewell Drinks party

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

TOUR OPERATOR: Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ABN 64 005 817 078) is the tour organiser. Azamara Quest is operated by Azamara Cruises and cruise arrangements are subject to the terms and conditions and general information detailed in the Azamara Cruises brochure for the Azamara Quest. All passengers must complete their on-line voyage planner www.azamaraclubcruises.com and Travelrite International booking form.

DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT: A deposit of $1000 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 Azamara online check-in and return the Travelrite Booking Form to Travelrite International. Final payments are due to be paid to Travelrite International 120 days prior to the commencement of the cruise. A 1.5% administration fee will be added to payments by Visa or Mastercard and AMEX cards.

CANCELLATION CHARGES: Number of days before sailing.Days prior to Departure Cancellation FeeOver 120 days loss of deposit120 - 91 days 25% of full fare90 - 61 days 50% of full fare60 days or less 100% of full fareNon-appearance/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, accommo-dation, meals or other services not utilised after the tour has commenced.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: All passengers will require a valid passport. If not an Australian passport holder check with Travelrite International regarding visa requirements.

TRAVEL INSURANCE: Adequate travel insurance is highly recommended 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. Baggage is at owners’ risk throughout the cruise.

MINIMUM TOUR NUMBERS: The 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 120 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 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 cruise, 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 cruise. The passage contract between the carriers concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the carriers and the purchasers of this cruise and/or the passengers. The right is reserved to withdraw any cruise and/or make such changes in the cruise

as may be found desirable or necessary for the convenience of the parties and the proper carrying out of the cruise. This contract shall be construed in accordance of the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia and any action must be taken in the State of Victoria. Attention is also directed to the terms and conditions of the Azamara Quest cruise passage contract with Azamara Cruises, detailed in the Azamara Cruises brochure. If you do not have a copy of this form please contact us and we will send one to you.

HOW TO BOOK: Bookings can be made by completing a Booking Form and sending it with a deposit of $1000 per person to:

Travelrite International Pty Ltd423 Whitehorse RoadBalwyn, Victoria 3103Telephone: (03) 8803 6868Fax: (03) 9836 8068Further information can be obtained by telephoning

Toll Free: 1800 630 343Email: balwyn@travelrite.com.auwww.travelrite.com.auABOUT TRAVELRITE INTERNATIONAL: Travelrite International Pty Ltd is a well-established travel company which has been marketing throughout Australia for over 20 years and operating in Victoria for more than 30 years. It has two fully accredited 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 the Australian Federation of Travel Agents – AFTA.

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

Price per person in Australian Dollars

Cabin Description Deck Twin-share Single

Price Price

12 Inside 4 $ 9,999 -

11 Inside 6 $ 10,250 $ 15,250

10 Inside 7 $ 10,400 $ 15,460

8 Outside Obstructed 6 $ 10,850 $ 16,350

6 Outside 4 $ 10,995 $ 16,650

5 Outside 4 $ 11,200 $ 16,930

4 Outside 6,7 $ 11,300 $ 17,130

V3 Balcony 6,7 $ 12,300 $ 19,100

V2 Balcony 6,7 $ 12,415 $ 19,300

V1 Balcony 8 $ 12,515 $ 19,515

P3 Balcony Plus 6,7,8 $ 12,715 $ 19,915

P2 Balcony Plus 6,7,8 $ 12,825 $ 20,130

P1 Balcony Plus 6,7,8 $ 13,025 $ 20,529

N2 Continent Suite 6,8 $ 14,815 $ 24,275

N1 Continent Suite 8 $ 15,640 $ 24,475

SP Spa Suite 9 $ 17,280 $ 27,919

CO Ocean Suite 6,7 $ 17,475 $ 36,415

CW Owners Suite 6,7,8 $ 21,285 $ 46,285

Included tour gratuities $ 120 $ 120Included port and handling $ 1936 $ 2,526Included air taxes as of 5/1/19 $ 225 $ 225

Prices valid until 28 February 2019

Fantastic Value – nothing more to pay!The Senior escorted Dubai to Athens voyage aboard

Azamara Quest represents amazing value. There are no costly extras; everything is included in the one great price.

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