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CANADIAN LAWYERS & JUDGES FOREIGN CONFERENCE 2016

Sep 16 – Sep 30, 2016 (Post trip Sep 30- Oct 4, 2016)

The Baltic States & Helsinki With the post trip to St. Petersburg

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15 Days UNESCO World Heritage Site Baltic States

Private Tour (2016)

B- Breakfast L- Lunch D- Dinner

D 1 (SEP 16) | TORONTO VILNIUS

Start your trip of a lifetime with the flight from Canada to the Capital of Lithuania.

D 2 (SEP 17) | ARRIVE VILNIUS (D)

Arrive in Vilnius in the afternoon. Vilnius is the Capital of Lithuania, and also it is the largest city in Lithuania.

We will have a Welcoming banquet with local lawyers.

D 3 (SEP 18) | VILNIUS (B/L/D) (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Walking through charming old town or searching out artist havens and modern statues. Multi-faceted,

puzzling, a heady mix of old and new, Vilnius has all the glories

of a royal past, the troubling reminders of wartime and

Communist atrocities and a vibrant forward-looking outlook. See

the 16th century Gates of Dawn and the Church of St. Casimir,

the oldest baroque church in Vilnius. See Vilnius University,

amble through squares, archways and courtyards, down Pilies

Streets with its 16th to 18th century structures, and by the

diminutive red brick St. Anne’s Church, which represents the

pinnacle of Gothic architecture in Lithuania.

D 4 (SEP 19) | VILNIUS (B/L)

In the morning, visit the Green House/Holocaust Museum. Dedicated to the culture and history of the Jews


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Heritage_Site



from the time of their arrival in Vilnius in the 14th century to their destruction in the 20th, the Holocaust

Museum unflinchingly tells the story of the nearly 230,000 Jews who perished under the Nazi occupation.

Afternoon visit the Trakai, it is the 14th century town was one of Lithuania’s first capitals, and has two lakeside

castles. Enjoy a boat ride on the Lake Galve and a guided tour of the island castle.

D 5 (SEP 20) | VILNIUS-KAUNAS-VILNIUS (B/L/D)

We will visit the ancient town called Kaunas, the second largest city in Lithuania and one of the biggest river

ports in the Baltics. We will visit the white Gothic Kaunas Town Hall, the St. George Church, the Perkunas

House, a 16th century trading house built over the remains of a temple to the Thunder God, Perkunas.

D 6 (SEP 21) | VILNIUS- RIGA (B/L) (4.5 HOURS BUS) (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE)

Take the bus to the capital of Latvia- Riga. Before entering Latvia, pause at the Hill of Crosses, a powerful

symbol of faith and perseverance that survived Soviet oppression. Will visit the Palace of Rundale, designed

in the early 18th century by Rastrelli, who also built the Winter Palace that we will visit in our post trip.




D 7 (SEP 22) | RIGA (B/L)

The walking tour of the old town includes

Riga Castle, Dome Cathedral-the biggest

working church in the Baltics housing one of

the biggest organs in Europe, with over 6000

pipes, St. Peter’s Church, Swedish Gates,

Three brothers-the oldest stone residential

buildings in town, Large and small guild

house and the freedom monument.

D 8 (SEP 23) | RIGA (B/L/D)

Visiting the famous Art Nouveau District. And visit the Latvian ethnographic open air museum with free explore walking trip in the old town and we will have an organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.

D 9 (SEP 24) | RIGA - TALLINN (B/L/D) (5 HOURS BUS)

Following breakfast at the hotel, take the bus to the Capital of Estonia. We will have a Welcoming dinner with local lawyers. D 10 (SEP 25) | TALLINN (B/L) (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and modern urban life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer with its many shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor café s and restaurants. The sightseeing tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, Dome Church, then descend to the lower town, the best-preserved medieval town center in Eastern Europe. Its winding cobbled streets, red roofs and remaining turreted fortress wall are on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Visit the old town hall square, Gothic Town Hall, and the Great Guild Hall.




D 11 (SEP 26) | TALLINN (B/L)

Visit Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU, one of the five branches of the Estonian National Art museum, the award-winning new Estonian art museum, with its collections of classic and contemporary fine art. In the afternoon visit Kadriorg Park.

D 12 (SEP 27) | TALLINN--HELSINKI (B/L/D) (2 HOURS FERRY)

We will take Ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki, the capital and largest city of Finland. Also called the "Daughter

of the Baltic", Helsinki is located on the tip of a peninsula and on 315 islands.We will have a Welcoming banquet with local lawyers.

D 13 (SEP 28) | HELSINKI (B/L)

Visit the city center of Helsinki, Sederholmin talo, Helsinki’s oldest central building (dating from 1757 and built

by a wealthy merchant), which will reopen in 2016.) Also visit the Temppeliaukio Church, the city hall,

presidential palace, the Parliament Building, Finlandia Hall, Helsinki Music Center and the Opera House.

Make stops at Senate Square and Sibelius Monument. We will have lunch at a local restaurant, also afternoon

will visit the Helsinki Art Museum.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_(political)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Municipalities_of_Finland

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finland


D 14 (SEP 29) | HELSINKI (B/L/D)

Visit Suomenlinna. It is

a UNESCO World Heritage

site and popular with tourists

and locals, who enjoy it as a

picturesque picnic site. Originally

named Sveaborg (Fortress

of Svea), or Viapori as called by

Finnish-speaking Finns, it was

renamed Suomenlinna (Castle

of Finland) in 1918 for patriotic

and nationalistic reasons, though it is sometimes known by its original name. We will have a Farewell dinner

tonight.

D 15 (SEP 30) | HELSINKI TORONTO (B)

In the morning, take the flight from Helsinki to Toronto.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UNESCO

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Heritage_Site


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother_Svea


5 DAYS POST TRIP:

DISCOVER THE ANCIENT IMPERIAL CAPITAL OF RUSSIA

D 15 (SEP 30) | HELSINKl- ST.PETERSBURG (B/D) (3.5 HOUR TRAIN)

Take the train from Helsinki to the Ancient Imperial Capital of Russia-St. Petersburg. It is Russia's 2nd largest

city after Moscow. Saint Petersburg is a major European cultural center, and also an important Russian port

on the Baltic Sea. We will have a Welcoming banquet with local lawyers.

D 16 (OCT 1) | ST.PETERSBURG (B/L)

In the morning, visit the Winter Palace. From 1732 to

1917, the official residence of the Russian monarchs.

Situated between the Palace Embankment and

the Palace Square, adjacent to the site of Peter the

Great's original Winter Palace, the present and fourth

Winter Palace was built and altered almost

continuously between the late 1730s and 1837, when

it was severely damaged by fire and immediately

rebuilt. Free time afternoon.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cities_and_towns_in_Russia_by_population

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cities_and_towns_in_Russia_by_population

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ports_of_the_Baltic_Sea

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ports_of_the_Baltic_Sea

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Russian_rulers

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palace_Embankment

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palace_Square

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_the_Great

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_the_Great


D 17 (OCT 2) | ST.PETERSBURG (B/L/D)

We will spend entire day to visit the Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments,

it is the name used by UNESCO when it collectively designated the historic core of the Russian city of St.

Petersburg, as well as buildings and ensembles located in the immediate vicinity as a World Heritage Site in

1991.

D 18 (OCT 3) | ST.PETERSBURG (B/D)

Enjoy your free day explore the ancient Capital of Russia. We will have a Farewell dinner tonight.

D 19 (OCT 4) | ST.PETERSBURG TORONTO

In the morning, take the flight from St. Petersburg to Toronto.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UNESCO

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Petersburg

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Petersburg



UNESCO World Heritage Site

Conference

CITY UNESCO Site

VILNIUS The Old Town of Vilnius

Trakai

RIGA Vecrīga

TALLINN Tallinn's Old Town

HELSINKI Suomenlinna

ST.PETERSBURG Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and

Related Groups of Monuments

HOTELS (All the hotels are 5 STAR or the best in the city and located in the heart of each city)

Conference

CITY HOTEL NAME

VILNIUS Kempinski Hotel

RIGA Radisson Blu Ridzene Hotel

TALLINN Swissotel Tallinn

HELSINKI Hilton Helsinki

ST.PETERSBURG Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace

HOTEL Details: VILNIUS:

Kempinski Hotel: Kempinski Hotel Cathedral Square is situated in a perfect location in the very heart of the

culturally and architecturally rich Vilnius Old Town – a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is right on Cathedral

Square – just a stone’s throw away from the Presidential Palace - with a view over Vilnius Cathedral, the Bell

Tower and Gediminas’ Tower, an ideal starting place for exploring the city. Numerous governmental

institutions, significant historical landmarks and major shopping avenues are all within walking distance.



http://www.kempinski.com/en/vilnius/hotel-cathedral-square/overview/hotel-location/


RIGA:

Radisson Blu Ridzene Hotel: The Radisson Blu Ridzene Hotel, Riga is located in the heart of the city near

a variety of transport options and attractions. Be sure to visit the downtown area, home of Esplanade Park,

the Freedom Monument and Old Town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Choose from 95 rooms and

suites, complete with amenities like Free high-speed, wireless Internet. Conveniently located on site,

Restaurant Piramida invites guests to enjoy both local and international flavors. The complimentary wellness

center provides ample equipment for an effective workout and a soothing steam room and sauna to relax

and unwind.

TALLINN:

Swissotel Tallinn: Step into a world of ease, luxury

and Swiss hospitality at Swissotel Tallinn, the

tallest building in the city, boasting impressive

views of the old town and the Baltic Sea.

Tallinn's International Airport is only 15 minutes

away, while the beautifully restored medieval old

town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with

distinctive cobblestone streets, is only a 10-minute

walk from the hotel.

The 238 elegantly appointed guest rooms and

suites feature state-of-the-art technology and

exclusive amenities and services that cater to the

needs of the discerning business and leisure

traveller. Executive rooms and the Swiss Executive

Club lounge provide additional luxury and

exclusivity. A sumptuous breakfast buffet offers a

wide range of choices to energise your day. The

facilities of this five star luxury hotel leave absolutely nothing to be desired, including three exquisite

restaurants and two bars, a heated indoor pool with sauna and steam room and a state-of-the-art fitness club.

HELSINKI: Hilton Helsinki: Stay on the scenic waterfront at the Hilton Helsinki Strand hotel. Conveniently located half

a mile from the city’s shops and businesses and 30 minutes from Helsinki Vantaa Airport, this Helsinki hotel

provides the perfect base for discovering Helsinki’s popular attractions.

Unwind in contemporary Guest Rooms decorated in cool, calm tones featuring large opening windows and

river or courtyard views. Enjoy panoramic sea views from the balcony of a Hilton Suite. Relax on the sofa in

the separate living area and enjoy an on-demand movie or soak in the bathtub in the marble bathroom. Stay



connected at the desk with high-speed internet

access. Spoil yourself in a spacious 1,076 sq.

ft. Presidential Suite with a living room and

kitchenette. Gaze out on panoramic sea views

from the balcony. Upgrade to an Executive

Room with Executive Lounge access including

complimentary breakfast and snacks.

Relax at the Hilton Helsinki Strand hotel’s

heated indoor pool, set within the tranquil top

floor sauna complex. Swim a few early

morning laps or bring the children for an

afternoon dip. Enjoy a morning or evening sauna session or a Swedish massage.

ST.PETERSBURG: Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace: Within a 19th-century Russian royal palace, its entry guarded by two marble lions, Four Seasons reveals a restored luxury hotel treasure in the historic Admiralteysky district – just two blocks from the Hermitage Museum and close to Nevsky Prospekt and the Mariinsky Theatre.

Our Advantage:

1. We have experience taking the OBA foreign conference in China, we not only understand the

group needs, but also we understand each individual’s needs.

2. The first destination in each city is the Hotel.

3. Transportation between each city is Bus, Ferry & Train.

4. We promise that the members will have enough relaxing time each day.

5. Using all 5 star hotel located in each city center.

6. Victor Yang (the general manager of Bravo) will personally take the group from Canada to

Baltic States.

7. Rates including trip cancellation insurance (up to 75 years old), luggage handling and tips.

8. The unique Tour Guide voice receiving device will help our clients clearly receive the

information from the tour guide, even if the tour guide is 500 meters away from you.



Tour Reservation

Tour information Agent Name: Victor Yang

Tour name : Canadian Lawyers & Judges Foreign Conference 2016

Travel period : Sep 16 – Sep 30, 2016 (15 Days) Sep 16 – Oct 4, 2016 (19 Days) Please circle the length of trip

Depart City: Tour code : CLJFC2016

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COST:

Conference 15 Days Trip

Price/Person Single Supp.

Land only $4960 $1980 Airfare $840(from Toronto)

Taxes and Surcharge $450

Total $6250 Note: 1. the fare (with international Economy class flights) above is departure from Toronto. 2. For the clients who choose the (LAND ONLY) package, for 15 days tour, please book the ticket arrive in Vilnius on the September 17, 2016, (departure from Canada on the 16th of September) and leave Helsinki on the September 30, 2016.

Post Trip 5 Days

Price/Person Single Supp. Tour Fare $1850 $790

Note: 1. the fare (with international Economy class flights) above is departure from Toronto. 2. For the clients who choose the (LAND ONLY) package, for 19 days tour, please book the ticket arrive in Vilnius on the September 17, 2016, (departure from Canada on the 16th of September) and leave St. Petersburg on the October 4, 2016.

Costs

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Payment:

Payment Method: Cash, Cheque, Direct Deposit, Email Transfer, Credit Card(3% merchant fee)

For Credit Card Use Only:

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Card Holder: ________________________________________; Security # (last 3 digit of rear card) ________

Card type: Visa Card Master Card

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Signing of this form means you have read and fully understood the tour regulations and Conditions

of Bravo Holidays Toronto Inc.

Fill in and sign the form and return it back together with your PASSPORT COPY. Thank you for your co-operation.



Optional Emergency Hospital & Medical Insurance Quotation (Per Person):

Emergency Hospital & Medical (per person)

Age 0-54 Age 55-60 Age 61-65 Age 66-70 Age 71-76 Age 77+

15 Days $37.00 $43.00 $66.00 $80.00 $165.00 $277.00

19 Days $45.00 $53.00 $83.00 $99.00 $207.00 $349.00

Emergency Hospital & Medical insurance must be purchased, either through Bravo Holidays Toronto Inc.

or some other agency

Terms and Conditions

These costs are dependent on fuel costs, rates of exchange (1 CAD = 0.67 EURO) and other factors and should these change the Tour Operator reserves the right to increase the price. However, should a price increase be greater than 7% the consumer has the right to cancel the contract for travel services and be refunded the total amount paid to Bravo Holidays Toronto Inc., unless the increase is as a result of Government imposed taxes or fuel surcharges approved by the Canadian Transportation Agency.

$500.00/person non-refundable tour deposit due on the date of booking the trip.

$1290.00/person airfare has to be paid at the time of booking the tour in order to reserve the air ticket. (Economy class) This portion is refundable with $500 airline penalty.

$350.00/person trip cancellation insurance due on the date of booking the trip.(It is including in the total price)

Payment methods: Cheque, Cash, Direct Deposit, Email Transfer, Credit Card(3% merchant fee)

Upon receiving the full payment, Bravo Holidays Toronto Inc. guarantees the departure date of the tour and price will not be changed.

Bravo Holidays Toronto Inc. will not take responsibility for any airline schedule changed or cancelling, however Bravo Holidays will do their best to re-arrange the tour if any airline schedule changed or cancelled

The balance should be paid 80 days prior to departure. (Jun 28, 2016)

Each person must sign Canadian Lawyers & Judges Foreign Conference Inc. release

There will be the normal fee for members

There will be a consent form for all participants to be able to communicate with each other.

Foreign Conference Director D.Grenkie will arrange Legal program with lawyers/Judges and receptions

Amendments fees for date changes or name changes apply to received bookings Cancellation must be submitted by written document, and Non-refundable of $500.

1. 50-79 days prior to departure: $800 per person will be assessed. 2. 34-49 days prior to departure: $1200 per person will be assessed. 3. 15-33 days prior to departure: $1600 per person will be assessed. 4. Less than 15 days or no show: 100% of total charge. 5. Besides the cancellation fee from Bravo Holidays Toronto Inc., penalties of $500 from

Airlines apply if tickets are issued.



Reservation Procedures:

1. Fill in tour reservation form and fax (1-647-748-8160) or email to Bravo Holidays Toronto Inc.

([email protected]) with your passport copy. Upon receiving your confirmation with payment,

Bravo Holidays’ agent will arrange the tickets and tour for you.

2. If you choose the 19 days tour, our agent will contact you in May, 2016 to apply for the Russian Visa. It

will take about 3-4 weeks. (The fee is included)

3. Pick up your Tour Package and final itinerary. About 10 days before departure, Bravo Holidays

Toronto Inc. will prepare the tour package for your trip. It will include the international air ticket, Final

Itinerary and Arrangement with detailed information (hotel address and telephone number, contact person

of each location and their telephone number etc.), Tour guide voice receiving device and the luggage tag.

PRICE INCLUDING PRICE NOT INCLUDING International Round-trip Air ticket

Medical Travel Insurance

Domestic transportations

Any personal expenses

All the Taxes and surcharge

Any conference room or meeting room rental, food

and beverage and equipment rental in hotels

Professional English Speaking tour guide Any personal expenditure, such as phone bills,

laundry, postage and etc.; Accommodations(Hotel)

Meals in the itinerary Any other charges caused by the acts of God, natural disasters, fires, weather, governmental and local authority’s orders, political change, strikes, war, riots, quarantine, custom regulations, damages or injury caused by the accident beyond the responsibilities of travel agents and incurred due to the tourist action violating the law

All Baggage handling

Russia Visa Fee if go to the post trip

Entrance fees and bottled water

All Bus Transfers

Tips for all services

Main tour Trip Cancellation Insurance (below 75 years old)

Travel Insurance：

We strongly recommended you purchase travel insurance for your better protection. You may buy the travel

insurance any time before your departure. Please contact us for the details.

Yes. I have bought travel insurance through Bravo Holidays Toronto Inc.

No. Bravo Holidays Toronto Inc.’s agent has already recommended me the travel insurance but I do not buy the

travel insurance here. I’ll take the responsibility of arranging my travel insurance by myself.

Signature: _________________________ Date: ___________________________



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