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Monte Carlo & POST-CRUISE PACKAGES

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Just the name Monte Carlo conjures visions of glamour, million-dollar yachts, high rollers at the famed Monte Carlo Casino, becoming the Princess of and Monaco Grand Prix.

Today, Monte Carlo is a tax-free principality surrounded by France and the Maritime Alps. This cliffside Mediterranean port has been a timeless playground for the see-and-be-seen crowd for more than 150 years. But when you truly visit Monte Carlo you will be immersed in its history, culture and get to experience the slow-paced, yet refined, Monégasque savoir-vivre.

Continue your adventure with us to Paris! The capital of France, Paris’ 19th-century cityscape is traveresed by wide boulevards and the River . Beyond being known for landmarks such as the and the 12th-century, Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, the city is known for its café culture and designer boutiques along the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.

Paris’ monument-lined boulevards, culture, museums, bistros, and boutiques filled with styles that have put the city’s fashion prowess in the forefront of industry, is a must see at least once in your lifetime!

FOUR-NIGHT MONTE CARLO & PARIS (OCTOBER 12-16, 2019)

$2,649 PP DOUBLE OCCUPANCY — DELUXE SEA VIEW ROOM & DELUXE ROOM $3,599 PP SINGLE OCCUPANCY — DELUXE SEA VIEW ROOM & DELUXE ROOM

INCLUDED • One night at the Fairmont Monte Carlo Hotel inclusive of a full buffet breakfast • Hotel check-in at 3 pm (October 12) • Hotel dates at the Fairmont Monte Carlo are October 12-13, with checkout on October 13 • 3/4 day Historical Tour inclusive of lunch (October 12) • Transfer from the Fairmont Monte Carlo Hotel to the Nice Cote d’Azur Airport (October 13) • Flight from Nice to Paris (October 13) • Transfer from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to hotel (October 13) • Three nights at the Hilton Paris Opera Hotel inclusive of full buffet breakfast • Hotel check-in at 4 pm (October 13) • Half day Paris City Orientation Tour inclusive of lunch (October 13) • Full day and Le Marais tour inclusive of lunch (October 14) • Half day Paris Islands including visit to Notre-Dame Cathedral (October 15) • Dinner Cruise on the Seine River (October 15)

USA & CANADA: (800) 631-6277 | INTERNATIONAL: (415) 962-5700 OPTION 1 • Hotel dates are October 13-16, with checkout on October 16 at 12 pm • Meals as indicated on the itinerary • Round-trip hotel luggage porterage • Olivia staff assistance throughout

NOT INCLUDED International air, transfer from hotel to airport on departure day, meals where not listed

IMPORTANT—ACTIVITY LEVEL REQUIREMENTS This post-package does require a HIGH LEVEL of mobility. You must be able to walk long distances and stand for extended periods of time. If you do have limited mobility and feel that you are still able to do the activity level requirements, you are required to travel with someone who can assist you.

ONE-NIGHT MONTE CARLO (OCTOBER 12-13, 2019)

$529 PP DOUBLE OCCUPANCY — DELUXE SEA VIEW ROOM $769 PP SINGLE OCCUPANCY — DELUXE SEA VIEW ROOM

INCLUDED • One night at the Fairmont Monte Carlo Hotel inclusive of a full buffet breakfast • Hotel check-in at 3 pm (October 12) • 3/4-day Historical Monaco City Tour inclusive of lunch (October 12) • Hotel dates are October 12-13, with checkout on October 13 at 12 pm • Meals as indicated on the itinerary • Round-trip hotel luggage porterage • Olivia staff assistance throughout

NOT INCLUDED International air, transfer from to hotel to the Nice Cote d’Azur Airport (NCE), meals where not listed

IMPORTANT - ACTIVITY LEVEL REQUIREMENTS This post-package does require a HIGH LEVEL of mobility. You must be able to walk long distances and stand for extended periods of time. If you do have limited mobility and feel that you are still able to do the activity level requirements, you are required to travel with someone who can assist you.

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Prinicpality o f Monaco Monaco Cathedral Palatine Chapel

HISTORIC MONACO CITY TOUR INCLUSIVE OF LUNCH (With One- & Four-Night Packages)

After enjoying your last breakfast on the ship, you’ll disembark the ship to embark on your adventure in Monte Carlo.

For seven centuries the Grimaldi Family has presided over the Principality of Monaco, one of the longest ruling families in Europe. This rare dynastic longevity is proof of national unity between the Princes and the Monegasque people.

Today, you’ll explore the historical part of Monaco taking you to Monaco-Ville, le rocher or the rock, a veritable open-air museum with its narrow streets, arched alleyways and old houses and numerous sculpted lintels. Here you will visit the Monaco Cathedral, built in 1875, a Romanesque-Byzantine burial place of past sovereigns, including Prince Rainier and Princess Grace. Inside, an altarpiece can be seen by the painter from Nice, Louis Bréa, dating back to 1500.

Here you will also make your way to the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, founded by H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco’s great-great-grandfather, Prince Albert I, is a museum of marine sciences in Monaco-Ville, Monaco. It is home to the Mediterranean Science Commission and has been watching over the oceans for more than a century. This building is part of the Oceanographic Institute which is committed to sharing its knowledge of the oceans.

Next, you’ll visit the Prince’s Palace of Monaco, originally built as the Genoese fortress in 1191, has a long dramatic history of being bombarded and besieged by many foreign powers. It has been the home and stronghold of the Grimaldi family since they first captured it in 1297 and is the official residence to the Sovereign Prince of Monaco. While here you’ll also be able to see the Palatine Chapel and the Main Courtyard, where concerts by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra take place every summer.

After all your exploring of Monaco, you’ll have worked up an appetite so your next stop will be for lunch at Restaurant A’Trego. With a beautiful setting right on the water, you will enjoy a lovely Mediterranean lunch before being taken to the Fairmont Monaco Hotel.

The rest of the day and evening are yours to explore Monaco on your own.

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PARIS ORIENTATION CITY TOUR INCLUSIVE OF LUNCH (With Four-Night Paris Package Only)

After a leisurely breakfast in Monte Carlo on October 13, you’ll board your coach to head for the Nice airport where you’ll catch your flight for Paris!

Once you arrive in Paris, you will be met by your English-speaking guide who will bring you to your awaiting coach. You will start your Paris Orientation Tour by way of the historical city during which the guide will give you an introduction to the city.

Once downtown, you’ll go past the most important highlights of Paris, the world-famous Champs Elysées, the Arc de Triomphe and the Place de la Concorde. You will also discover the Seine river and understand why the Parisians are speaking of the Rive Gauche, the southern bank of the river, and the , the northern bank or the river and where the Seine divides the city into north and south zones. You’ll stop for your first Parisian meal with a lunch at a bistro style restaurant before continuing your orientation of the Paris.

After lunch, you’ll continue with your exploration of the different neighborhoods of Saint Germain des Prés, the Opéra district, Invalides and of course, see the famous Eiffel Tower, built on the and named after the engineer whose company designed and built tower, Gustave Eiffel! Here you’ll have a photo stop before continuing to your hotel for check in.

This evening will be free for you to have dinner and explore Paris on your own.

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FULL DAY LE MARAIS AND MONTMARTRE INCLUSIVE OF LUNCH (With Four-Night Paris Packages)

After breakfast, you’ll board your coach for your full-day tour exploring two of Paris’ famous neighborhoods, Le Marais and Montmartre! First, you’ll be taken to the fashionable Marais District, the true aristocratic Paris with its renaissance mansions, court- yards, small narrow streets and squares. Once the city’s Jewish quarter, as you walk the small streets you’ll pass by Jewish shops, kosher restaurants, and synagogue. Here, you’ll see the Place des Vosges, originally Place Royale, the oldest planned square in Paris and probably the most beautiful square in the world with its vaulted arcades lined with art galleries, antique stores, hip boutiques, and gay bars.

Next, you’ll board your coach again for Montmartre, another must-see district of Paris with a totally different atmosphere! The charming Montmartre district which sits on a hilltop, also known as La Butte, is a former artists’ village once inhabited by Picasso and Dalí and is home to the domed Sacré-Coeur basilica.

Your journey to Montmartre begins with a ride on the funicular (cable car) up to the top of the hill to discover the old village square and the Church of St-Pierre de Montmartre, one of the oldest churches in Paris, built in 1147 and was the prestigious Montmartre Abbey. Here, you will also enjoy the most spectacular views of Paris and the ever-impressive Sacré-Cœur basilica.

Upon arrival, you’ll enjoy a wonderful lunch at La Cremaillere restaurant, located on the main square of the village, before having some time to stroll around the small streets filled with cute shops, cafes, patisseries and chocolateries as well as visit the Sacré-Coeur. You can also wander around the main square of the village, Place du Tertre, with its bustling atmosphere, painters, caricaturists, street artists and souvenir shops.

After enjoying your day taking in the history and culture and Le Marais and Montmartre, you will arrive back to your hotel and have the evening free for dinner and further exploration of Paris on your own.

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HALF DAY PARIS ISLANDS TOUR (With Four-Night Paris Package Only)

After breakfast, you’ll board your coach for your half day tour of Paris’ two natural islands located on Seine in the center of the city, Île St. Louis and Île de La Cite.

Île de la Cité, the cradle of Paris, is the biggest of the islands with its history dating back to the city’s very beginnings. Though redeveloped between 1853 and 1870 to bring it in line with Baron Haussmann‘s new vision for the city, the island still retains a few extraordinary examples of medieval architecture, most famously the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris. In addition to the Cathédrale Notre-Dame, you’ll pass by Sainte Chapelle, , a medieval royal palace that became a revolutionary tribunal and Marie-Antoinette’s prison, the hidden 17th century square, Place Dauphine, and many parks, bars and restaurants before crossing the bridge to explore Île St. Louis.

After crossing the bridge you’ll be on the Île Saint Louis, named after King Louis IX of France when the island was created in the early 17th century, today, is one of the prettiest neighborhoods in Paris. The island was formerly used for the grazing of market cattle and stocking wood. However, now you will see architecture that keeps intact the imprint of the late French Renaissance period, as well as small streets lined with boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, Poplar-shaded quays bordered with noble facades, some of the nicest views of the city, and will likely succumb to the charm of this Enchanted Isle.

This afternoon you can choose to go back to the hotel with the coach or stay on the Paris Island to continue exploring, enjoy a hot drink, a “crêpe” or an ice cream at the famed Berthillon, known for its luxury ice cream and sorbet.

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SEINE RIVER DINNER CRUISE (With Four-Night Paris Package Only)

Tonight, straight from the pages of history, Paris will unfold before your eyes as you embark on your cruise on Seine River on board a modern river boat, with glass widows and ceiling which allow you to fully take in and enjoy the city monuments along the Seine River.

While gliding under 33 of the 37 bridges that cross the Seine in Paris, you’ll enjoy a great dinner with live entertainment. You will see Paris come alive with the city lights as you float past illuminated monuments like the Louvre, Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower. What better way to say farewell to Paris and your new Olivia friends than a cruise on the Seine!

ABOUT YOUR HOTELS

Fairmont Monte Carlo Hotel Deluxe Sea View Room Dining

Fairmont Monte Carlo Hotel The Fairmont Monte Carlo Hotel is a unique four-star luxury resort located in the heart of the Principality of Monaco, situated on a cliff, nestled in between the Mediterranean Sea and the legendary Monte Carlo Casino.

On-site amenities include a renowned restaurant, a 24-hour bistro, a poolside bar, and a rooftop eatery with a terrace and a champagne bar, as well as a rooftop pool, a spa, and a fitness center that is open 24 hours a day with saunas and steam rooms and a view of the Riviera while working out, as well as a casino and shopping arcade.

In-room amenities include flat screen television, hairdryer, safe, complimentary Wi-Fi, turndown service, blackout curtains, minibar, robe and slippers, iron/ironing board.

USA & CANADA: (800) 631-6277 | INTERNATIONAL: (415) 962-5700 OPTION 1 Hilton Paris Opera Hotel Accommodations Le Grand Salon

Hilton Paris Opera Hotel Set in the lively Opera Quarter and located near the chic Champs-Élysées, this newly refurbished, stately hotel with a marble- columned lobby is a minute’s walk from Saint-Lazare metro station and 9 minutes’ walk from the opera house. As well, it is just a short walk to renown department stores like Galeries Lafayette and Le Printemps and popular restaurants.

On-site amenities include an upscale brasserie, Le Grand Salon, and a fashionable bar, Le Petite Bar and Le Pain Quotidien serving light bites, a fitness room, laundry facilities and free newspaper in the lobby.

In-room amenities include LCD television, hairdryer, safe, complimentary Wi-Fi, turndown service, soundproofed rooms, free newspaper, minibar, robe and slippers, iron/ironing board.

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Our Travel Consultants can be reached at USA: (800) 631-6277 or INTERNATIONAL: (415) 962-5700, option 1. Due to high demand, our vacation stretchers sell out very quickly!

DEADLINE TO BOOK IS MARCH 29, 2019 OR UNTIL SOLD OUT! Reserve early as our packages are very popular and this is a popular time in our destination. Any unused space will be released early!

Cancellation Policy: Olivia Companies, LLC is required to honor their contractual agreements with hotels, ground operators, and other outside vendors; therefore, the following cancellation fees apply: All Vacation Stretcher packages are non-refundable. A handling fee of $75 will be charged for any name changes to hotel and tour packages. Your booking/payment for vacation stretchers with Olivia Companies, LLC indicates your compliance with the above policies.

While we do our best to confirm hotels and itineraries in advance, they are always subject to change.

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