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2GB & Travelrite International invite you
to join us on board Celebrity Reflection for the
2019 FULLY ESCORTED CRUISE
Baltic
& St Petersburg
with George and Paul
24 June to 12 July, 2019
Amsterdam, Netherlands; Berlin, Germany;
Helsinki, Finland; St Petersburg, Russia; Tallinn, Estonia;
Stockholm, Sweden; Copenhagen, Denmark and Paris, France
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The Baltic Cruise with George and Paul
will be a wonderful experience cruising the Baltic Sea
aboard the Celebrity Reflection. The cruise is fully
escorted and includes sightseeing tours in all of the
ports of call and special activities for tour members.
We hope that you can join us!
George Moore has had a long and distinguished career in radio
spanning some 30 years. From his early days with Sydney’s top DAY 4 Thursday June 27 2019 At sea
Rock Music station 2SM to his recent successful years with both A day to explore the ship and enjoy the on-board facilities. Explore the
2DAY FM and 2UW/MIX 106.5. George had the distinction of taking library, shops, gym and pools. In the afternoon George & Paul will introduce
two Sydney radio stations to number one for their first time ever, you to all that is involved in being a radio-talk host. This promises to be a very
2SM (Gibson & Moore) and 2DAY FM some 13 years later. George entertaining session. This evening George and Paul will welcome you to the
teamed up almost by accident with crime writer and fishing expert ship with a drinks party.
Paul B. Kidd to do the weekend summer show back in 2001, and
the duo have been entertaining Sydney radio audiences ever since. DAY 5 Friday June 28, 2019 Berlin, Germany
This morning we arrive in Warnemunde and George and Paul will take you
Paul B. Kidd is a Talk and Lifestyle radio and television broadcaster, to Berlin for a sightseeing tour of the city. Berlin is a modern city, which is
best-selling author, photo-journalist, magazine editor and being revitalized after the many years of communist rule in the city’s East.
freelance 60 Minutes researching producer who specialises in We explore this exciting city of museums and modern architecture, visiting
Australian true crime, big-game fishing, humour and adventure. the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, the Reichstag and much more.
For many years Paul was a regular commentator on 2UE's Sports
Today program before becoming a permanent broadcaster with DAY 6 Saturday June 29, 2019 At sea
George Moore on the Weekend Show in 2001. He is the author of A day to explore the ship and enjoy the on-board facilities. Perhaps enjoy a
18 books about Australian true crime, Australian serial killers and swim in one of the pools, take dancing lessons or learn to play bridge. This
fishing adventures. afternoon join George and Paul for the Big Quiz!
DAY 7 Sunday June 30, 2019 Helsinki, Finland
Join George and Paul on our sightseeing tour of Helsinki, the capital of
Itinerary Finland this morning. We see the modern architecture of the city, the
Sibelius Monument and the modern underground Temppeliaukio church,
DAY 1 Monday June 24, 2019 Depart Australia which has been carved straight out of the bedrock. This afternoon we will
Today we board our flight to Amsterdam, Netherlands. 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
DAY 2 Tuesday June 25 2019 Amsterdam, Netherlands traditional style shops.
This 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 Wednesday June 26, 2019 Embarkation
A free morning in Amsterdam. You may want to visit the wonderful Van Gogh
museum or the famous Rijksmuseum. Late morning we will be transferred to
the port to board the Celebrity Reflection for our cruise into the Baltic.
DAY 8 Monday July 1, 2019 St Petersburg, Russia
We 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 have a canal boat tour of the city and
visit the oldest part of the city, the SS Peter and Paul Cathedral and fortress
and the world-famous Hermitage Palace, with its wonderful art collection.
We will then visit the stunning Faberge Egg museum.
Celebrity Reflection
Clothing on board Celebrity Reflection
During the day casual clothing is typical, although shorts and swimwear
are not permitted in the formal restaurants. There are some nights at
sea classified as formal for dress purposes. Nights in port are classified as
informal. During the evening on formal nights, a collar, jacket and tie is
required for gentlemen and eveningwear for ladies for the main restaurants.
Smart casual attire is required in the public lounges and restaurants.
Don’t worry about coming alone
About a third of people on the cruise travel alone. We will match people in
Since Celebrity Reflection joined the Celebrity fleet, she has dazzled and twin-share cabins when available, saving you the single supplement. You
amazed even the most well-travelled cruisers. She showcases spectacular won’t be left alone, the Travelrite International tour manager will be there to
vistas with 85 per cent of all staterooms having sweeping balcony views. guide you. There will be group activities almost every day.
Celebrity Reflection hosts a variety of five-star specialty restaurants,
including, Murano, a French restaurant; the Tuscan Grill; Silk, an Asian The advantages of the George and Paul Baltic Cruise
restaurant and Qsine, a dining venue with a unique and playful approach The cruise is fully escorted and will be a great fun holiday with plenty of
to familiar dishes from around the world. Add the fresh green grass on the activities. Each evening you will dine with the group at our reserved tables.
top deck’s Lawn Club and the incredibly pampering services in AquaSpa, You will meet a fun group of people and have a fabulous time.
and you may never want to set foot on land again. Celebrity Reflection
brings a truly luxurious cruise experience.
DAY 9 Tuesday July 2, 2019 St Petersburg
Today 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 300-acre park and supervised the design of the palace fountains.
DAY 10 Wednesday July 3, 2019 Tallinn, Estonia
We will also see the Radhus, (city hall), Kongens Nytorv, a square surrounded
Tallinn the capital of Estonia is known for its medieval city with its cobble- by gracious old buildings, including the Royal Theatre and Charlottenborg,
stone streets and gingerbread-style houses. We will have a guided visit to a 17th-century Dutch baroque palace. Of course, a visit to this wonderful
the historic centre where we learn about the history of this fascinating town, city would not be complete without a visit to the Little Mermaid and also to
from the middle ages to its 1991 independence from the Soviet Union, and Nyhavn, known for its old sailing ships.
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 DAY 14 Sunday July 7, 2019 At sea
Raekoja Plats. A day to enjoy the facilities of the ship. This afternoon George and Paul will
reminisce with some of their best tales of their time on radio.
DAY 15 Monday July 8, 2019 Paris, France
Today we arrive back in Amsterdam. After we disembark we travel south to
Paris the ‘city of light’ via the Australian War Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux.
George and Paul will conduct a short sevice of remembrance. On arrival in
Paris we are transferred to our hotel.
DAY 16 Tuesday July 9, 2019 Paris
This 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,
DAY 11 Thursday July 4, 2019 Stockholm, Sweden Notre Dame and the other major sights of Paris. A highlight of our time in
This morning we call in to the very beautiful city of Stockholm, capital of Paris will be our spectacular lunch at the Eiffel Tower.
Sweden. We have a full day to explore the city with its rich cultural heritage. DAY 17 Wednesday July 10, 2019 Paris
The city is surrounded by clear water and unspoiled countryside, which Today we travel into to the French countryside to the small village of
stretches into the heart of the urban area. Stockholm’s 750-year history has Giverney. We visit the villa and famous gardens of the Impressionist painter
produced many beautiful buildings and cultural treasures. We will have a Claude Monet. We will see the lake with its water lilies, so beloved by Monet,
guided tour of the city, with a local guide. We will visit the old centre of and its little Japanese bridge. This evening we will attend the famous Moulin
Stockholm, Gamla Stan with its Royal Palace and City Hall, the location of Rouge show with dinner included. This fantastic show is a stunning mix of
the Nobel Prize Award dinner each year. Stockholm is often regarded as the glamour and traditional Parisian style.
“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 DAY 18 Thursday July 11, 2019 Departure
warship which sank on her maiden voyage in 1628. This morning we are transferred from our hotel to the airport for the flight
back to Australia.
DAY 12 Friday July 5 2019 At sea
A day to enjoy the facilities of the ship. This afternoon George and Paul host DAY 19 Friday July 12, 2019 Arrival Australia
another fun session. This evening we arrive in Australia on the tour concludes.
DAY 13 Saturday July 6, 2019 Copenhagen, Denmark
We arrive in the city of Copenhagen this morning. Our private coach will Amazing value – The Travelrite fully escorted
take us on a guided tour of this city, home of the world’s oldest monarchy, Celebrity Reflection Baltic Cruise represents
now with an Australian connection. We will see the Amalienborg Palace, amazing value. There are no costly extras;
home of the royal family since 1794, which is guarded by its own sentries everything is included in the one great price!
and Rosenborg castle, a 17th-century castle that houses the crown jewels.Baltic
& St Petersburg Cruise
24 June to 12 July, 2019
Included in the Baltic & St Petersburg Cruise: Price per person in Australian Dollars
• Return economy-class air travel from Melbourne/Sydney/Brisbane/
Perth to Amsterdam and return from Paris Cabin Description Deck Twin-share Single
• Travel on Celebrity Reflection in the selected cabin category Price Price
• All meals, entertainment and service charges on Celebrity Reflection 10 Inside Stateroom 8,9 $ 8990 $ 12965
• Tour leadership by George and Paul 9 Inside Stateroom 9,10,11 $ 9275 $ 13085
• Private group activities on board
8 Outside Stateroom 3 $ 9999 $ 14315
• 1 night’s accommodation in Amsterdam including breakfast
2D Deluxe Balcony 6 $ 10650 $ 15550
• 3 nights’ accommodation in Paris including breakfasts
• Sightseeing tours in Amsterdam, Netherlands; Berlin, Germany; Helsinki, 2C Deluxe Balcony 6 $ 10650 $ 15550
Finland; St Petersburg, Russia; Tallinn, Estonia; Stockholm, Sweden; 1C Deluxe Balcony 8 $ 10830 $ 15715
Copenhagen, Denmark and Paris, France 1B Deluxe Balcony 8,9 $ 10895 $ 15835
• Moulin Rouge performance in Paris 1A Deluxe Balcony 6,7,9 $ 10999 $ 16075
• Lunch in restaurant on the Eiffel Tower C3 Concierge Class Balcony 9,10 $ 11025 $ 16075
• Cruise management by Travelrite International C2 Concierge Class Balcony 9,10,11,12 $ 11220 $ 16480
• Port and handling charges on Celebrity Reflection C1 Concierge Class Balcony 9,10,11,12 $ 11550 $ 17110
• Air taxes as of 15 May 2018 A2 Aqua Class Balcony 11 $ 11685 $ 17375
• On-board gratuities A1 Aqua Class Balcony 11,12 $ 11795 $ 17575
Not included in the price: SV Sunset Balcony 6,7,8 $ 11285 $ 16585
• Travel insurance S1 Sky Suite 6,7,8,9,10,11,12 $ 15075 $ 23550
• Additional travel arrangements not detailed Included port and handling charges $ 817 $ 1367
in the itinerary will be quoted for separately Included gratuities $ 220 $ 220
• Passport and visa fees Included air taxes $ 990 $ 990
• Drinks on board
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Extending: You can stay on in Europe for minimal additional airfare cost. Please contact Travelrite on 1800 630 343 for more information.
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