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Included Features: Round-trip air transportation from San Francisco. Fuel surcharges and air taxes are included (valid at time of printing) First class hotel accommodations staying at the Lapad Hotel in Dubrovnik (three nights); President Hotel in Split (two nights) and Hotel Adriatic in Opatija (two nights) or similar including hotels’ tax and service charges Daily breakfasts, 1 truffle tasting-wine tasting and light lunch, 1 olive oil and wine tasting with light lunch, 3 dinners. (1/2 bottle of mineral water and ¼ bottle of wine person during lunches and dinners) Porterage at the hotels (based on one bag per person) Deluxe air-conditioned motor coach transportation for all transfers, tours and guided excursions. Airport transfers with English-speaking assistant Services of a professional tour director throughout the program and English speaking local guides. Half day guided tour of Dubrovnik including entrance fee of Franciscan Monastery, Church of Saint Blaise with treasury Half day guided tour of Split including entrance fee of Mestrovic gallery / museum, Cathedral of Saint Domnius, Temple of Jupiter Half day guided tour to Plitvice Lakes National Park including entrance fee of National park Full day guided tour of Motovun, Livad, Rovinj Pricing: Tour price is $3,295 per person in double occupancy and based on 35 passengers traveling together. For single occupancy add $495. Fuel surcharges are included at $516 per person and air taxes are included at $147 per person. Fuel surcharges and air taxes are valid at the time of printing but are subject to change. Optional Montenegro PRE extension is $695 per person in double occupancy. For single occupancy add $195. Optional Venice POST extension is $645 per person double occupancy: For single occupancy add $275. Other gateways are available at an additional cost. The price does not include tips, travel insurance, airline luggage overage fees, passports fees, visas as well as items of a personal nature. Optional Tours require a minimum number of passengers to operate. Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau Presents: CROATIA, Pearl of the Adriatic Departure Dates: October 20 to 28, 2016 9 Days, 7 Nights Accommodation, Sightseeing, Meals & Airfare from San Francisco 9 Days from $3,295 From SFO Other gateways available Welcome to Croatia! A land whose rich cultural heritage is not only discovered from within the walls of numerous museums, galleries and churches, many of which today are listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, but by walking the narrow white stone streets and alleys, leading to the port towns or climbing the path of fairy-like fortresses and castles.. Even the shortest stroll becomes a journey down to a thousands of years old staircase which takes one through the glorious history of Croatia’s Mediterranean towns. Walnut Creek Chamber & Visitors Bureau 1280 Civic Drive, #100, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 For reservations or information contact Lynn Pauline at (925) 934-2007 Fax: (925) 934-2404 – e-mail: [email protected] Trip presentation MARCH 16, 2016 at the Walnut Creek chamber: Session 1: 12PM Session 2: 5PM RSVP: Lynn Pauline

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Page 1: Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau CROATIA, … · 2016. 3. 9. · 2 nights Optional POST Venice Extension $645 / per person in double occupancy - $275 / single room

Included Features: • Round-trip air transportation from San Francisco. Fuel surcharges and air taxes are included (valid at time of printing) • First class hotel accommodations staying at the Lapad Hotel in Dubrovnik (three nights); President Hotel in Split (two nights) and Hotel Adriatic in Opatija (two

nights) or similar including hotels’ tax and service charges • Daily breakfasts, 1 truffle tasting-wine tasting and light lunch, 1 olive oil and wine tasting with light lunch, 3 dinners. (1/2 bottle of mineral water and ¼ bottle of

wine person during lunches and dinners) • Porterage at the hotels (based on one bag per person) • Deluxe air-conditioned motor coach transportation for all transfers, tours and guided excursions. • Airport transfers with English-speaking assistant • Services of a professional tour director throughout the program and English speaking local guides. • Half day guided tour of Dubrovnik including entrance fee of Franciscan Monastery, Church of Saint Blaise with treasury • Half day guided tour of Split including entrance fee of Mestrovic gallery / museum, Cathedral of Saint Domnius, Temple of Jupiter • Half day guided tour to Plitvice Lakes National Park including entrance fee of National park • Full day guided tour of Motovun, Livad, Rovinj

Pricing: Tour price is $3,295 per person in double occupancy and based on 35 passengers traveling together. For single occupancy add $495. Fuel surcharges are included at $516 per person and air taxes are included at $147 per person. Fuel surcharges and air taxes are valid at the time of printing but are subject to change. Optional Montenegro PRE extension is $695 per person in double occupancy. For single occupancy add $195. Optional Venice POST extension is $645 per person double occupancy: For single occupancy add $275. Other gateways are available at an additional cost. The price does not include tips, travel insurance, airline luggage overage fees, passports fees, visas as well as items of a personal nature. Optional Tours require a minimum number of passengers to operate.

Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau Presents:

CROATIA, Pearl of the Adriatic Departure Dates: October 20 to 28, 2016

9 Days, 7 Nights Accommodation, Sightseeing, Meals & Airfare from San Francisco

9 Days from

$3,295 From SFO

Other gateways available

Welcome to Croatia! A land whose rich cultural heritage is not only discovered from within the walls of numerous museums, galleries and churches, many of which today are listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, but by walking the narrow white stone streets and alleys, leading to the port towns or climbing the path of fairy-like fortresses and castles.. Even the shortest stroll becomes a journey down to a thousands of years old staircase which takes one through the glorious history of Croatia’s Mediterranean towns.

Walnut Creek Chamber & Visitors Bureau 1280 Civic Drive, #100, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

For reservations or information contact Lynn Pauline at (925) 934-2007 Fax: (925) 934-2404 – e-mail: [email protected]

Trip presentation

MARCH 16, 2016 at the Walnut Creek chamber:

Session 1: 12PM

Session 2: 5PM

RSVP: Lynn Pauline

925-934-2007

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ITINERARY Day 1 – Oct 20, 2016 – U.S.: Depart from U.S. for your flight to Dubrovnik, Croatia.

Day 2 – Oct 21, 2016 – Arrival in Dubrovnik: Arrival to Dubrovnik airport. A Jet Vacations’ representative will personally greet you and arrange your transfer to your hotel in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Rest of the evening at leisure, with welcome dinner included at the Hotel. (Dinner)

Day 3 – Oct 22, 2016 – Dubrovnik: Breakfast at the hotel followed by a morning city tour of Dubrovnik with local guide. «those who seek paradise on Earth should come to Dubrovnik» George Bernard Shaw . Panoramic drive for a magnificent view over the city with Lokrum Island and the Elaphite islands in the distance. This city of glorious past was the seat of a small but powerful state, the Dubrovnik Republic, which maintained its independence for 450 years. Encircled by its powerful walls and fortresses, city looks like a precious jewel surrounded by the sea from all sides. The town is also a treasure trove of wonderful architecture and works of art, jealously kept and preserved over centuries. Our walking tour takes us to Stradun, an elegant main street featuring the Onofrio`s Fountains, Franciscan Monastery with the ancient pharmacy, the Dominican Monastery with it's fine collection of medieval paintings, Orlando`s Column, Church of St Blaise-the city’s patron saint, and finally, the Cathedral with it's famous Treasury and other sights. Rest of the afternoon and dinner on your own. (Breakfast)

Day 4 – Oct 23, 2016 – Dubrovnik / Optional Excursion to Elaphite Islands ($95 / per person): Breakfast at the hotel. Free day at leisure to explore Dubrovnik or enjoy an optional excursion to Elaphiti Islands. After breakfast transfer by bus to Gruz port and full day excursion by boat to Elaphiti islands. The Elafiti islands are an island cluster near Dubrovnik, named after the Greek word elaphos meaning deer. Even though deer don’t inhabit the island today; the islands are truly a typical example of a unique coastal area. Green, with gardens full of oranges and lemons and lovely seashore landscapes, charming and picturesque villages with harmonious architecture of summer manors; old seaman´s houses and little votive churches. The pleasant full day cruise will take you to three most beautiful islands of The Elaphite Archipelago – Kolocep, Sipan and Lopud. During cruise we will stop on each island so you could enjoy their outstanding beauty and historical sites. Late in the afternoon return to Gruz and back to your hotel. Farewell dinner and overnight at your hotel in Dubrovnik. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 5 – Oct 24, 2016 – Dubrovnik / Malistone / Split: Check out from the hotel and depart to Split. Drive along the picturesque coastline will lead to the very small town on the Pelješac peninsula with an immense historical heritage, the town of Ston. Ston is predominantly known as the «oyster capital» of Croatia. Oysters have been cultivated near Dubrovnik, in the seabed of Mali Ston Bay, since ancient times and consumed in honor of Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty, said to have been born from a shell. Join our hosts for a boat ride among the oyster beds and find out how the oysters are cultivated. Included: Welcome drink & dried figs on boat, visit shellfish farm, Oysters and mussels tasting on the boat with a glass of house wine & mineral water Free time for lunch in one of the beautiful local seafood restaurants. After lunch, continue directly to Split. Rest of the afternoon and dinner on your own. (Breakfast)

Day 6 – Oct 25, 2016 – Split: Breakfast at the hotel followed by a morning city tour of Split with local guide. Transfer by bus to Mestrovic gallery, an art museum, where you’ll see a comprehensive, well-arranged collection of works by Ivan Meštrović, famous Croatian sculptor and architect. Although Meštrović intended to retire here, he immigrated to the USA soon after WWII. The largest collection of Mestrovic's works from all of his phases is deposited in the Gallery. Bronze sculptures are on display in the park. Artworks out of marble, stone, wood, bronze, oil paintings and an assortment of drawings are on display in the halls of the gallery. Transfer back to the town’s center and continue with a city tour of Split. Visit the Diocletian's Palace, ancient Roman ruins, temple of Jupiter, St Duje’s Cathedral, Diocletian cells, Golden and Silver gate, Perystile, Marko Marulic’s square, Prokurative and more. The tour ends with an olive oil and wine tasting at one of Split’s small olive oil bars, with included light lunch. Free afternoon and evening strolling around the living Palace of Split. (Breakfast, Light lunch)

Day 7 – Oct 26, 2016 – Split / Plitvice Lakes / Opatija: After breakfast at the hotel, depart south toward Plitvice Lakes National Park, a magical world of lakes, forests and waterfalls. Situated in a thick forest, Plitvice Lakes are considered one of the most beautiful natural phenomena in the world. Sixteen lakes, connected by 92 waterfalls, cascade through its picturesque surrounding. A half day to enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder which is under UNESCO protections. The park's attractions also include several caves and a great variety of flora and fauna. Enjoy a walking guided tour of the park, including a boat ride. Continue to Opatija. Dinner at your hotel in Opatija. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 8 – Oct 27, 2016 – Opatija / Motovun / Rovinj / Opatija: After breakfast at the hotel, discover Istria, featuring an exceptional portfolio of green countryside of vine groves, medieval towns and villages, charming little ports along the coast, superb beaches , blue seas and hidden treasures. We will visit Motovun, an ancient Istrian town located on the top of 277 meter high hill, whose appearance today originates from the Middle Ages, from the 12th and 13 century. Motovun is surrounded with vineyards which are famous for great wines, Teran and malvasia, while Motovunforest, which extends miles down the Mirna valley, habitats famous underground mushrooms, white truffle. Participate in a truffle tasting and light lunch organized in a famous local restaurant near Livade. Continue to Rovinj. the jewel in the crown of Istria. Once you step through the Balbi Arch and enter the old town, you will find yourselves in a different time. All its lovely little streets will take you to the top of a small hill, where you will find the biggest and most significant monument in town - the church of St. Euphemia. This baroque building made in Venetian style was dedicated to the saint and martyr whose sarcophagus, according to a legend, was miraculously washed ashore somewhere around 800A.D. Late in the afternoon return to Opatija. Rest of the evening and dinner on your own. (Breakfast, farewell lunch)

Day 9 – Oct 28, 2016 – Opatija / Venice / U.S.: After breakfast, transfer to airport for your flight back home. (Breakfast)

4 nights Optional Montenegro PRE – Extension $695 / per person in double occupancy - $195 / single room supplement

Day 1 - 16 Oct, 2016: U.S.: Depart from U.S. for your flight to Dubrovnik, Croatia. Day 2 - 17 Oct, 2016: Arrival in Dubrovnik airport, Croatia. A representative will personally greet you and arrange your transfer to your hotel in Kotor. Day 3 - 18 Oct, 2016: Kotor / Perast / Kotor: After breakfast, Enjoy a guided visit of this fortified UNESCO town. After lunch on your own, sail to the island of Perast to visit Our Lady of the Rocks. Day 4 – 19 Oct, 2016: Kotor / Njegusi / Cetinje: After breakfast, travel to the traditional folk village of Njegusi for a visit. Then transfer to the old Royal Capital of Cetinje where a farewell lunch will be organized and a taste of traditional ham and cheese. Also, enjoy visit of Cetinje. Day 5 – 20 Oct 2016: Kotor/Dubrovnik: After breakfast and a relaxed morning, continue to Dubrovnik and the day at leisure . (Breakfast) Day 6 – 21 Oct 2016: Dubrovnik: After breakfast, transfer to Dubrovnik to start your regular tour.(Breakfast)

2 nights Optional POST Venice Extension $645 / per person in double occupancy - $275 / single room supplement

Day 9 – Oct 28, 2016 – Opatija - Venice: After breakfast, drive to Venice. Check into your hotel and enjoy a tour of Venice “La Serenissima”. Venice is a magical tapestry of Renaissance buildings perched on narrow canals with sleek gondolas gliding silently beneath ornate bridges that will leave you breathless. Transfer to your Hotel centrally located. After check in meet with your expert local guide for a guided walking tour starting from Piazza San Marco. See the majestic Doge’s Palace, visit St. Mark’s Basilica, a marble and golden fantasy and one of the most gorgeous containers ever built to display the relics of a saint. After our classical introduction we will continue to an gastronomic tour of Venice that will introduce you to one of the city’s most typical OSTERIA, a traditional place where you can drink a good glass of wine (ombra) and eat some delicious snacks CHICHETI. The Ombre e Cichetti light dinner will introduce you to life in Venice and Venetians from less common perspective, in fact you can taste typical traditional venetian food and drink Italian wine among locals. (Light Dinner)

Day 10 – Oct 29, 2016 – Venice: Today is a day at leisure to explore Venice on your own. You may also participate in an optional tour of the islands of Murano – Burano (cost $75 per person). To continue your discovery of this beautiful city, you may want to explore the famous Lagoon islands, visit Murano the biggest island famous for its glassworks, Burano famous for its painted houses and buildings and for its lace works. Torcello is the smallest and richest of the three islands. You may have a chance to take an optional Gondola ride, along the Grand Canal, Rialto Bridge & many wonderful sights of this magnificent city. (Breakfast)

Day 11 – Oct 30, 2016 – Venice - USA: After breakfast, transfer to airport for your flight back home. (Breakfast)

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RESERVATION FORM WALNUT CREEK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISITORS BUREAU: CROATIA LEAD # 3817 :

PLEASE SUBMIT NAMES EXACTLY AS THEY APPEAR ON PASSPORTS: TSA SECURE FLIGHT REQUIREMENT

Passenger 1: ______________________ _________________________ __________________________________ Date of Birth:__________ □M / F□ First Name Middle Name Last Name

Passport #: ________________________ Country of Issue: _____________ Date issued: ______________ Expiration date: _____________

Passenger 2: ______________________ _________________________ __________________________________ Date of Birth:__________ □M / F□ First Name Middle Name Last Name

Passport #: ________________________ Country of Issue: _____________________ Date issued: _______________ Expiration date: _________________ Street Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City: ______________________________________ State: __________________ Zip: ___________________ Country: ___________________ Email Address: ______________________________ Phone #: _______________________ Cell Phone#: _______________________

□ Please reserve me in a single room at a supplement (Add US $495 for single supplement - limited availability) I am rooming with: ________________________________ I am traveling with: ________________________________ Requests/Notes: (Air deviations, Diet, Optional tours etc.) ***Minimum fee for air deviations, per person is $100.00: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

□ Montenegro 4 night PRE extension (add $695 per person in double occupancy; US$195 SGL supplement) □ Optional Elaphite Islands ($95 / per person): □ Venice 2 night POST extension: $645 per person in double occupancy. US$275 SGL sup) □ Optional Burano – Murano tour: US$75 per person

PAYMENT: Deposit: A $600 ** per person non-refundable deposit is required to reserve the space. Final payment amount to Jet Vacations (see address below) is due by 01 July, 2016. I authorize Jet Vacations LLC to charge my credit card on the final payment day. Reservations and room availability are based on a first come, first served basis. I have read the schedule of activities and accept and abide to the general terms & conditions as outlined in the Group Master Contract or on our web site. □ Amex □ Discover □ Visa □ MasterCard Credit Card #: _________________________________________________________ Security Code: __________ Expiration date:______________ Signature_______________________________________________ Name on the Credit Card: _____________________________ I authorize a payment in the amount of $:______________________ To be charged to my credit card, or directly by myself via online secured payment, by wire transfer or personal checks. (this equals the deposit plus insurance premium if applicable)

I want Trip Cancellation & Interruption Insurance □ Yes □ No. ($ 272 per person for up to $4,000) Insurance premium has to be purchased within 5 days of booking.

Make deposit/final payment Checks payable to: Jet Vacations LLC and send to Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau, 1280 Civic Drive, #100, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. Final payments can be made with credit card directly to Jet Vacations at (855) 538-0999. All deposits / payment receipts will be emailed by Jet Vacations directly to the travelers. For additional information and reservations please contact Lynn Pauline at (925) 934-2007 or fax at (925) 934-2404 or by email: [email protected] IMPORTANT INFORMATION : Terms and Conditions - Air arrangements: Fares and schedules are based on regular scheduled carrier service. All applicable airline rules apply and schedules are subject to change. Basic airfares do not include fuel surcharges, airport departure taxes, passenger facility charges (PFCs), customs or immigration fees, and excess baggage charges. For mileage accrual information, please contact the carrier directly for details. Air inclusive group packages are non-changeable and non-refundable once deposit has been paid. Rules and fees for canceling and revising airfares vary depending upon the type of airfare purchased. Refundable airline tickets will be processed once the original paper tickets (if applicable) are returned to us via a traceable method of mailing. E-tickets do not need to be returned. Lost paper tickets have no refund value. IMPORTANT NOTE ON FUEL SURCHARGES: Fuel surcharges imposed by the airlines are valid at time of contract and are included in the price of your tour. As fuel continues to fluctuate, if the fuel surcharges change prior to your departure date, you will be assessed this additional amount. Cancelation Policies: No charges other than the non-refundable initial deposit are levied for individual passengers canceling up to 120 days prior to the commencement of Jet Vacations LLC services. However, services which have been prepaid by Jet Vacations LLC on behalf of individual clients maybe non-refundable, non-exchangeable, non changeable and/or maybe subject to a cancellation- change fee (e.g. theater tickets, Train tickets, Airline Tickets, Event Tickets, Passes, Entrance fees etc.). Full cancellation: Failing to pay the contractual deposits (other than the initial deposit) constitutes a cancellation. In the event of non-compliance with the payment due dates, Jet Vacations LLC shall have the right to demand the Customer to immediately pay the outstanding balance. Payment shall then be received by Jet Vacations LLC within eight days as of the date of Jet Vacations LLC’s written request. Should payment not be received within this time limit, the group stay shall be deemed to be canceled by the Customer. In the event of full cancellation of the agreement by the Customer, which is not justified by Jet Vacations LLC’s failure to meet its obligations, cancellation penalties shall be invoiced and calculated as follows: Initial deposit**: non-refundable after 120 days.

Up to 120 days prior departure: 20% penalty of the total cost per person. From 119 to 91 days prior to departure: 35% penalty of the total cost per person. From 90 to 61 days prior to departure: 50% penalty of the total cost per person. From 60 to 31 days prior to departure: 75% penalty of the total cost per person. From 30 to day of departure & no show: 100% penalty of the total cost per person. ** Deposit to hold the space and First deposit is non-refundable after 120 days before departure date. All subsequent deposits are non-refundable. If a passenger cancellation creates a change in the price schedule, the tour price will be revised based on the remaining number of participants. A passenger becoming a single as a result of a partner’s cancellation must pay the single supplement. NOTE: The following non-refundable fees will be added to the penalty charges listed on the cancellation (full or partial) schedule above: Travel protection premiums. Airline tickets - airline penalties, which may be up to 100% of the ticket value. Refundable airline tickets will be processed once the original paper tickets (if applicable) are returned to us via a traceable method of mailing. E-tickets do not need to be returned. Lost paper tickets have no refund value. Travel protection plan: The Travel Protection Plan may not be purchased after final payment has been made. Insurance cost for travel packages priced between $2,001 and $3,000 is US$205 per person; from $3,001 to $4,000:$272 per person; from $4,001 to $5,000:$342 per person; from $5,001 to $6,000:$408 per person and from $6,001 to $7,000:$475 per person. Insurance premium has to be purchased within 5 days of booking. You understand that the travel insurance is provided by a third party and that all claims will have to be addressed directly with the Travel Insurance Provider. Hotel selection: It is the responsibility of client to ensure that the hotels and venues that are suggested and selected in this proposal are adequate for their clientele. Jet Vacations LLC cannot and will not be responsible for room

sizes, room air condition, room amenities, room service which vary and differs throughout the world, countries, cultures and hotels. We strongly advise client to peruse hotel rating web sites such as Tripadvisor.com to get an approximate “feel” and “judgment” on each suggested and selected properties, to insure that selected hotels/rooms will be adequate to the client's group travelers. Client understand that no refund nor legal claims regarding the selected hotels, venues, rooms and /or services will be possible once this contract has been signed and agreed upon. Hotels Check-in times: Hotel rooms are usually not ready for check-in until after 3 pm. If your flight is arriving early, especially European flights, you should plan for the day's activity until your room is available. Most hotels will store your luggage until your room is ready. Air Conditioning: Jet Vacations LLC is not responsible for air conditioning standards or availability, as these factors can vary greatly between properties and countries Activity level: This tour includes moderate physical activity. The itinerary blends some longer days with shorter days and more leisure time. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances, up stairs or on uneven walking surfaces should be expected. Itinerary variation: We will make every effort to operate all tours as advertised. Situations may arise, voluntarily or involuntarily, that require changes or exceptions in the airport of departure, the itinerary, land arrangements, hotels, trains or ports of call. On these occasions, we reserve the right to make such modifications and substitute conveyances/hotels as deemed necessary. Minimum participants to Operate: Group needs a minimum of 20 participants to operate. Optional tours need a minimum of 15 participants to operate. Tour Cancelation: We reserve the right to cancel the entire trip (or any component of the trip) for any reason and/or time. In this event, our liability, if any, shall be limited to and liquidated by refunding to each prospective participant the payments made. CST#2111829-40