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Norwegian Epic is sure to dazzle with her contemporary design, world-class performances, and endless onboard activities. Take a break from all the action at Mandara Spa and enjoy the Thermal Suite – designed for ultimate relaxation. Speaking of grown-ups, Posh Beach Club and Spice H2O are adult-only venues that provide for an oasis during the day and a party at night. Multiple dining destinations ensure a happy palette at mealtime, while drinks can be enjoyed at unique bars like Ice Bar, Shaker’s Martini & Champagne Bar and Maltings Beer & Whiskey Bar.
Country music just sounds better when performed by a family. And no one does it any better than The French Family Band. Husband-and-wife duo, Camille and Stuie, became a much loved Country music duo in Australia, before the family moved to Nashville in 2019. Stuie is an outstanding guitar player and Camille has a beautiful, once-in-a-generation voice. Sonny (17) has become a virtuoso guitarist that holds his own with his Dad, and his pure voice blends with his mother as only families can. With over 18 million views on Youtube and 40 million on Facebook, The French Family Band has gone from strength to strength since moving to Nashville. Their dreams came true in April 2023 when they made their debut performance on The Grand Ole Opry and received a standing ovation.
With a career spanning over twenty years, half a million album sales, and nine Golden Guitar Awards, Adam Harvey is one of Australia’s most popular and enduring recording artists. He was presented with the CMA Global Country Artist Award in 2007, and has been awarded a Centenary Medal, in Australia, for his charity work. Adam’s most recent solo album, Songs From Highway One, won the Country Album of the Year Golden Guitar at the 2022 Australian Country Music Awards. Adam then recorded a duets album – The Great Country Songbook Volume 3 - with long-time friend, Beccy Cole, and it went to # 1 on the ARIA charts. As at March 2023 Adam is writing a book – Tales From The Road.
4 nights on our cruise we will have pre-dinner drinks events, exclusively for those on our music cruise. Each of these events features a performance by one of our music cruise acts (around 7 or 8 songs). These performances, less formal than the main concerts, are always very memorable and have become a special feature of our music tours. Following the performances, by our featured artists, John Howie will host informal singalong events, where tour group members will have the opportunity to perform. We will also have an on-shore Afternoon Drinks event in Mykonos, featuring live Greek music and/or Greek folk dancing.
VIEW ITINERARYDAY 1 Tuesday 10 June 2025 Depart Australia
Depart Australia on your international flight to Rome.
DAY 2 Wednesday 11 June 2025 Rome, Italy
Flight arrives in Rome. Transfer by coach to our hotel in central Rome. Overnight: Starhotels
Metropole, Rome. ( - )
DAY 3 Thursday 12 June 2025 Rome
Morning: Sightseeing coach tour of Rome, with local guide. See the Colosseum and the
Pantheon (Rome’s best preserved ancient building). Also see the Trevi Fountain, and The
Spanish Steps. Afternoon: Free time for you to explore Rome at your leisure. Evening: Enjoy
Commencement of Tour Dinner, at one of Rome’s excellent restaurants, including a few
informal songs from The French Family Band and Adam Harvey. (B,D)
DAY 4 Friday 13 June 2025 Embarkation
Morning: Visit The Vatican, with local guide, including a visit to St Peter’s Basilica.
Afternoon: We will be transferred to the waterfront to board Norwegian Epic. After settling
into your cabin, come out on deck and watch as the ship slips its moorings. The ship
departs Rome at 5pm. Evenings: Enjoy fabulous on-board dining. The main dining rooms
offer mouth-watering meals served in elegant settings. (B,D[dinner on the ship])
DAY 5 Saturday 14 June 2025 At Sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea. Today will be an excellent opportunity for you to explore the
ship’s fantastic facilities and many activities. Morning: Enjoy our 1st exclusive on-board
concert, featuring Adam Harvey. Afternoon: Enjoy a fun-filled Music Quiz. Great prizes
for the winning teams! Evening: Enjoy a Welcome Aboard Drinks Party. This will be an
opportunity for you to meet and chat with our exclusive cruise performers, tour managers,
and other tour group members (drinks ‘included’ (complimentary) at Welcome Aboard
Drinks Party).
DAY 6 Sunday 15 June 2025 Santorini, Greece
Morning: Enjoy our 2nd exclusive on-board concert, featuring The French Family Band.
Afternoon: Visit the most spectacular of all the Greek islands….Santorini. The villages of
Santorini feature distinctive Greek whitewashed houses that are built into the dramatic
multi-coloured cliffs that cascade down to the Aegean Sea. Enjoy a free afternoon &
evening to explore this magnificent port. The Norwegian Epic departs at 10pm.
DAY 7 Monday 16 June 2025 Mykonos, Greece
8am: Norwegian Epic arrives at Mykonos, the most popular Greek island in the Aegean Sea.
You have a free day (& evening) to explore the quaint alleyways of Mykonos town and other
parts of the island, featuring beautiful white beaches and Mykonos’s much-photographed,
iconic white-and-blue buildings. 4pm: Enjoy an exclusive on-shore Afternoon Drinks get-together, in Mykonos town, including live Greek music and/or Greek folk dancing. Our
cruise ship departs Mykonos at 8pm (1 drink, per person, ‘included’, at Afternoon Drinks).
DAY 8 Tuesday 17 June 2025 Athens, Greece
Today we visit Athens. Athens is home to the Acropolis and the Parthenon (the ultimate in
ancient Greek architectural perfection). Morning: Sightseeing coach tour of Athens, with
local guide, including visits to the Acropolis and the Parthenon. Early Afternoon: Free time
for you to explore Athens at your leisure. Norwegian Epic sails at 3pm. Evening: Back on
the ship, enjoy our 1st on-board Pre-Dinner Drinks music session, with entertainment by
one of our exclusive music cruise artists.
DAY 9 Wednesday 18 June 2025 Corfu, Greece
Morning: Enjoy our 3rd exclusive on-board concert, featuring Adam Harvey. Afternoon:
Visit Corfu….one of the prettiest of the Greek islands. Located in the Ionian Sea, we will
do a short tour of the island and spend time in Corfu Town, with its unique architecture,
influenced by Venetian, French & British occupation. Our cruise ship departs Corfu at 7pm.
DAY 10 Thursday 19 June 2025 Valletta, Malta
Morning: Enjoy our 4th exclusive on-board concert, featuring The French Family Band.
Also, enjoy a Music Industry Forum (question & answer session), with The French Family
Band and Adam Harvey giving us insights into their lives as musicians and sharing some
wonderful stories. Afternoon: Visit the small Mediterranean island nation of Malta. Its
capital city, Valletta, is the smallest capital city in the European Union. Malta’s location
in the centre of the Mediterranean has historically given it great strategic importance
as a naval base. Evening: Every evening, on-board, enjoy high quality Norwegian Epic
entertainment, including Broadway-style shows, comedy shows, etc.
DAY 11 Friday 20 June 2025 Messina (Sicily)
Today we visit Sicily, the large island near the ‘toe’ of the ‘boot’ of southern Italy. Enjoy
a sightseeing coach tour of the historic port city of Messina and the beautiful town of
Taormina, with its ancient Greek Theatre, and wonderful views of the sea and Mount Etna
(Europe’s highest active volcano). Evening: Enjoy our 2nd exclusive on-board Pre-Dinner
Drinks music session, with entertainment by one of our music cruise artists.
DAY 12 Saturday 21 June 2025 Naples/Amalfi Coast/Pompeii
Today we visit the historic city of Naples, in the south of Italy. Enjoy a coach tour of the
Pompeii/Sorrento/Amalfi Coast region, with local guide. The Amalfi Coast is one of the
most spectacular coastal drives in the world. Visit the beautiful Amalfi coast town of
Sorrento. Free time to explore Sorrento and gaze at the legendary Isle of Capri. We will
visit the fascinating ruins of Pompeii. Ancient Pompeii, destroyed in AD79 by an eruption
of Mt Vesuvius, lay buried under rock and ash until the 18th century. When excavations
began, in 1748, a city frozen in time was revealed. We will take a tour of the ruins. Evening:
Enjoy our 3rd exclusive on-board Pre-Dinner Drinks music session, with entertainment by
one of our music cruise artists.
DAY 13 Sunday 22 June 2025 Florence/Pisa/Tuscany
Today we visit Florence and Pisa. Enjoy a coach tour, with local guide, through the beautiful
Tuscan countryside. Visit the wonderful Renaissance city of Florence and the historic city
of Pisa. In Florence see Duomo, the richly decorated domed cathedral that dominates the
city’s skyline. Free time to visit the inside of Duomo (optional) if you wish. Also visit Ponte
Vecchio (14th century bridge, lined with shops). In Pisa see the famous Leaning Tower.
Evening: Enjoy our 4th & final Pre-Dinner Drinks music session, with entertainment by one
of our music cruise artists.
DAY 14 Monday 23 June 2025 Rome, Italy
Norwegian Epic arrives in Rome, at 6.15am, and we disembark. Travel to airport to
commence flights home, or commence Sound of Music Extension Tour.
DAY 15 Tuesday 24 June 2025 Australia
Arrive back in Australia.
| Grade | Description | Deck | Twin Fare PP AU$ | Single Fare AU$ | Twin Fare PP US$ | Single Fare US$ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA | Inside | 12 | AU$11,295 | AU$14,495 | US$5,995 | US$8,095 |
| BC | Balcony | 9 | AU$12,595 | AU$16,995 | US%6,895 | US$9,795 |
| Included port and handling charges | AU$930.20 | AU$1,518 | US$614 | US$1,002 | ||
| Included Beverage Package - per day | AU$160 | AU$160 | US$110 | US$110 | ||
| Included Wi-Fi - per day | AU$45 | AU$45 | US$30 | US$30 | ||
| Included Specialty Dining – per day | AU$150 | AU$150 | US$150 | US$150 | ||
| Air taxes will be added to invoice | AU$265 | AU$265 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Twin Fare PP AU$ | Single Fare AU$ | Twin Fare PP US$ | Single Fare US$ |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU$2,850 | AU$3,700 | US$1,885 | US%560 |
It is important that all tour participants have a basic level of physical fitness that allows them to take part in this activity without the need of assistance from others.
Tour Operator
Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ABN 64 005 817 078)
is the tour organiser. Norwegian Epic is operated by NCL Cruises and the
Mediterranean music cruise arrangements are subject to the terms and
conditions and general information detailed in the NCL Cruises brochure
/website. All passengers must complete the NCL Cruises online check-in
and Travelrite International booking form.
Deposit and Payment
A non-refundable deposit of $900 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. Final payments
are due to be paid to Travelrite International 100 days prior to the
commencement of the Mediterranean Music Cruise. A 1.5% administration
fee applies to payments by credit card.
Cancellation ChargesNumber of days before sailing.
| Days prior to Departure | Cancellation Fee |
|---|---|
| Over 100 days | $900 |
| 99 days or less | 100% of full fare |
| Non appearance/no written notice | 100% of full fare |
Refunds
This cruise is based on arrangements which do not allow for any
refunds in respect to sightseeing, accommodation, meals or other services
not utilised after the respective tour has commenced.
Travel Documents
All passengers will require a valid passport. If not
an Australian passport holder, check with Travelrite International for visa
requirements.
Travel Insurance
Adequate travel insurance is highly recomm-ended
to cover cruise members for the consequences of unforeseen events during
the cruise and for cancellation fees that could result from events such as
illness, accident, death etc.
Baggage
Passengers qualify for a 20kg free baggage allowance on
flights to join or return from 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 100 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.
Tour Participation
Children under 5 years of age are ineligible on coach & cruise tours. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Passengers with disabilities are welcome on Travelrite & Cruise Offers tours provided they are accompanied by a companion capable of providing all necessary assistance, and do not require special assistance from Travelrite & Cruise Offers personnel. Travelrite and Cruise Offers reserves the right to refuse to carry anyone if it is felt the individual cannot cope with the requirements of coach & cruise tour travel and who may require services and facilities that Travelrite & Cruise Offers cannot guarantee will be available. You agree to not hold the Travelrite & Cruise Offers responsible for any decision made by any of them or any service provider to refuse to carry you, provide any facilities or accommodation to you or to provide any service to you.
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Travelrite International Pty Ltd, its agents, officers, affiliates, and/or
suppliers of services, pursuant to or in connection with these fly/ cruises,
shall act only as agents in making arrange-ments for hotels, transportation,
including transportation by ship, restaurants, or any other service and do
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damage or delay due to sickness, pilferage, labour disputes, machinery
break-down, quarantine, government restraints, weather or other causes
beyond our control. No responsibility is accepted for any additional
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between the carriers concerned when issued, shall constitute the sole
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and/or the passengers. The right is reserved to withdraw any fly/cruise
and/or make such changes in the fly/cruise as may be found desirable
or necessary for the convenience of the parties and the proper carrying
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the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia and any legal action must be
undertaken in the State of Victoria. Attention is also directed to the terms
and conditions of the fly/cruise passage contract with Celebrity Cruisess,
detailed on the back of the reservation form. If you do not have a copy of
this form please contact us and we will send one to you.
Delays and Unforeseen Events
: You engage Travelrite International to book this tour on your behalf and you acknowledge that Travelrite International acts as your agent for the purpose of making contracts between you and the various providers of accommodation, transportation and other services that comprise the tour. Travelrite International may without reference to you provide or make available to you, or may as your agent engage any third party to provide or make available to you, any good or service which Travelrite International reasonably believes is necessary for your benefit to maintain the tour itinerary, repatriate you or otherwise accommodate, transport or sustain you in circumstances in which the tour itinerary fails wholly or partly for any reason. You appoint Travelrite International your attorney for this purpose. You agree to pay Travelrite International any cost thereof and you indemnify Travelrite International in respect of any cost it incurs in this regard. Travelrite advises you to obtain travel insurance generally including in respect of the risk that any such good or service may become required.
Vaccination Policy
While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations
and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with Travelrite
International. It is your responsibility to comply with specific vaccine and/or
booster requirements imposed by airlines, cruise lines and/or authorities in
the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and
venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given
if you are unable to undertake some or all of your vacation due to failure to
comply with these requirements.
How to Book:
Bookings can be made by completing a booking form and
sending it with a non-refundable deposit of $900 per person to:
Travelrite International Pty. Ltd.
423 Whitehorse Road
Balwyn, Victoria 3103
Further information can be obtained by telephoning
Toll Free 1800 630 343
Phone: (03) 8803 6868
Email: sales@travelrite.com.au
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ABOUT TRAVELRITE INTERNATIONAL:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd
(ABN 64 005 817 078) is a well-established family-owned business that’s
been operating in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs for more than 40 years.
Travelrite International is a full member of the Australian Federation of
Travel Agents (AFTA), is fully Accredited with ATAS (A10538) and IATA. As
such they directly represent the major airlines of the world and all major
domestic and international hotel, tour and transport operators.
DAY 1 Monday 23 June 2025 Bologna, Italy
Morning: Disembark the ship and travel to Orvieto, a spectacular hill town in Central Italy.
Travel by funicular (cable-car) to the city centre and enjoy free time in this spectacular
small city. Continue on to the historic city of Bologna (Italy’s 7th most populous city), in
northern Italy. Bologna is famous for its rich culinary tradition (including Bolognese sauce,
tortellini, etc.). Enjoy a sightseeing tour with local guide. See the iconic Two Towers,
Asinelli and Garisenda, offering panoramic views of the city. Visit Piazza Maggiore, home
to the stunning Basilica di San Petronio. Overnight: Royal Hotel Carlton. (B)
DAY 2 Tuesday 24 June 2025 Innsbruck, Austria
Morning: Today we travel to Innsbruck, in the Austrian Alps. Nestled amidst snow-capped
peaks, Innsbruck is the capital of Austria’s western state of Tyrol. On arrival enjoy a
sightseeing tour with local guide. Visit the historic Old Town, where colourful facades and
Baroque architecture adorn every corner. See one of the city’s most famous buildings, the
Goldenes Dachl (Golden Roof). Evening: Attend special Tyrolean Show (dinner & show),
with the Gundolf Family. Authentic Tyrolean music, folk dancing, ‘shoe-slapping’, & typical
Tyrolean songs and ‘yodelling’. Overnight: Hotel Innsbruck. (B,D)
DAY 3 Wednesday 25 June 2025 Salzburg, Austria
Morning: Enjoy a scenic journey to the enchanting city of Salzburg… birthplace of Mozart,
setting for the famous film, The Sound of Music, and nearby, the birthplace of the famous
Christmas carol, Silent Night. On arrival enjoy sightseeing tour with local guide. Explore
the iconic Mirabell Palace and Gardens, where Maria and the von Trapp children famously
sang “Do-Re-Mi”. Visit Mozart’s Birthplace and Residence. As you wander through the
cobbled streets of the Old Town, see spectacular Salzburg Cathedral and Hohensalzburg
Fortress. Overnight: H+ Hotel, Salzburg. (B)
DAY 4 Thursday 26 June 2025 Salzburg
Morning: Visit the ‘Silent Night’ Memorial Chapel and Museum in the town of Oberndorf,
about 20 kms from Salzburg. Join John Howie in singing the famous Christmas carol,
on the very spot where it was first performed. We will then travel to the nearby village
of Arnsdorf. There we visit the fascinating schoolroom/apartment where Franz Gruber
(composer of the melody of Silent Night) taught and lived for many years. Afternoon: Back
in Salzburg, you may like to go on a ‘Sound of Music’ Tour (optional) and be shown some
of the places where the famous film was made. Evening: You may wish to attend a Mozart
concert, or a ‘Sound of Music’ concert this evening (both optional). John Howie will advise
on available concerts and ticket prices. (B)
DAY 5 Friday 27 June 2025 Vienna, Austria
Morning: Travel from Salzburg to Vienna. This is one of the most scenic drives in Austria.
Vienna, Austria’s capital city, is located on the beautiful river Danube. Afternoon: Enjoy
a sightseeing tour of Vienna, with local guide. See the Hofburg Palace and St. Stephen’s
Cathedral. Visit Beethoven’s grave, in Vienna’s Zentralfriedhof Cemetery. Also, enjoy a
guided tour of Weiner Staatsoper (Vienna State Opera House). The interior of this opera
house is very impressive. Evening: Join John Howie for dinner, where you can try Wiener
schnitzel and Sachertorte, Vienna’s culinary specialties (optional). After dinner you may
wish to attend a wonderful evening of Viennese classical music, including the music of
Johann Strauss (optional). Overnight: NH Collection Wien Zentrum. (B)
DAY 6 Saturday 28 June 2025 Vienna
Morning: Visit the fabulous Schönbrunn Palace, former imperial residence of the Habsburgs.
Afternoon: Free time for you to explore Vienna, one of Europe’s most interesting cities,
with wonderful architecture, gardens, art galleries and museums. Sometime this afternoon
you may like to relax in one of Vienna’s famous Kaffeehäuser (coffee houses). Evening:
Have dinner in one of Vienna’s Heurigen (wine taverns), perhaps with some lively local
folk/ballad music (optional), or you may wish to attend the opera tonight (optional). (B)
DAY 7 Sunday 29 June 2025 Departure
Travel to airport to commence flights back home.
DAY 8 Monday 30 June 2025 Australia
Arrive back in home country.
“One of the best tours we have ever done. Great program and lovely people.”
“Well organised tour that ran smoothly. Very impressed with Wayne Horsburgh, intelligent, talented and caring.”
