DAY 1 – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2025

FLIGHT TO ROME

Join us at Pearson International Airport today as we check-in for our overnight flight to Rome, Italy. Sit back, relax and rest as we cross the Atlantic tonight.

DAY 2 – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

This morning we arrive at Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport, the international airport in Fiumicino, Italy, serving Rome. We transfer into Rome and check in to our hotel, Sofitel Roma Village Borghese. Balance of the day free.

DAY 3 – TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

BOARD CELEBRITY EQUINOX- DEPART 5:00PM

Breakfast included at our hotel in Rome this morning, before we transfer to the pier in Civitavecchia to board Celebrity Equinox to begin our 9 Night cruise on the Italian Riviera and France! To help you enjoy your cruise even more, we have included the Surf Wi-Fi package, Classic Beverage Package and Prepaid Gratuities in your tour package. The only thing you have to do is enjoy the experience on board Celebrity Equinox! (B,D)

DAY 4 – WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2025

NAPLES, ITALY

Docked: 7:00AM to 6:00PM

Framed by Mount Vesuvius along a dramatic skyline, the 2,800 year-old port city of Naples is chock full of historical sites, churches, and museums that make it a fascinating place for you to explore. For all of Rome’s notoriety and reputation, Naples, with its historic city center deemed a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has just as many important archeological sites and landmarks. Visit the Museo Archeologico Nazionale for a world-class collection of Egyptian and Graeco-Roman artifacts. And, if you’d like to venture a little deeper on your Naples cruise, then exploring Naples from below the ground is a must. Start with a trip into the basement of the San Lorenzo Maggiore church where you’ll find a partially excavated Roman market and a little deeper, just below the Roman ruins, you’ll find remnants from the Greeks to discover. And in the region where pizza was first invented, you know the food is going to be incredible. Whether you’re looking for a thin, wood-fired Margherita pie, spaghetti alle vongole or a zeppole dusted with confectioner’s sugar, Naples and her bountiful edible treasures is sure to please. Only 35 miles down the coast, Salerno offers you a rich history, but also boasts a marvelous collection of parks, natural wonders, and unique vantage points to take in the beauty of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Two cities. One incredible stretch of Italian Coastline. (B,L,D)

DAY 5 –THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2025

AT SEA - CRUISING

While at sea, take the time to recharge before the next adventure. Lounge by the pool, be spoiled at the spa, taste the delicacies or explore the venues on-board, until we arrive at the next amazing destination. (B,L,D)

Celebrity Equinox, The Retreat Sundeck

DAY 6 - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 TO DAY 7 - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2025

FLORENCE/PISA/LA SPEZIA, ITALY

Docked: 7:00AM to 7:00PM Oct 3/4

La Spezia, which lies between Genoa and Pisa, and is just minutes to the east of Cinque Terre—the five fishing ports that enjoy National Park status—is home to the Palio del Golfo, an annual boat race that sees the Gulf of Poets’ 13 historic villages face off against one another in celebration of the annual Festa del Mare. The town also offers fantastic shopping opportunities, as well as plenty of trattorias to enjoy local, Ligurian cuisine.

DAY 8 - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2025

PORTOFINO, ITALY

Tender required: 7:00AM to 6:00PM

Known as the "Pearl of the Riviera," it's hard to image a more captivating place than the cliff-lined cove of Portofino. Admire the Church of San Giorgio, the Castello Brown or simply sit back and enjoy the town’s unadulterated beauty and unique charm. (B,L,D)

DAY 9 - MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2025

CANNES, FRANCE

Tendered: 7:00AM to 7:00PM

With long boardwalks, massive yachts anchored in the harbor, and sunny plazas, Cannes personifies the charismatic French Riviera. Its balmy climate, deep blue Mediterranean waters, and views of the magnificent Alps in the distance, have made this city an alluring retreat for wealthy aristocrats since the mid-1800s. Today, the once small fishing village is world-renowned for its annual film festival and luxurious shopping.

This unequivocal playground for the rich is the perfect locale to splurge and pamper yourself accordingly on your French Riviera cruise. And as you stroll the palm-shaded Promenade de la Croisette, you’ll find a wealth of boutiques filled with gorgeous haute couture and deluxe garments for fabulous keepsakes and souvenirs. A short distance away from the promenade you can pick up a few provisions at the Marché Forville, a great indoor food market with a fine selection of the freshest oysters, French cheeses, bread, olives, and much more for a ravishing lunch on the beach. Afterward, hop a ferry to both Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat Islands for some light hiking or visit Fort Royal where the story of the Man in the Iron Mask originated. (B,L,D)

DAY 10 - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2025

PROVENCE/MARSEILLE, FRANCE

Tendered: 7:00AM to 7:00PM

Stroll the spirit and charm of France's oldest city - along La Canabiere toward the Vieux Port where ships have docked for more than 26 centuries, or in Cours Julien, a large pedestrian square lined with some of Marseille's trendiest cafés and theatres. And of course, no trip to Marseille would be complete without tasting its most renowned dish - bouillabaisse. (B,L,D)

DAY 11 - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2025

AT SEA -CRUISING

Our final day together onboard our floating resort. Be sure to take time to enjoy some final activities on board. (B,L,D)

Celebrity Equinox, Passport Bar

DAY 12 - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2025

ARRIVAL 5:00AM

This morning we arrive at 5:00 AM to the port of Barcelona, Spain and after disembarkation we transfer to Barcelona International Airport for our return flight to Toronto. We hope that you have enjoyed your tour and cruise to the Italian Riviera and France. We look forward to seeing you again on a future tour with BST Vacations.

COST INCLUDES:

• Air Flights Toronto to Rome and Barcelona to Toronto
• Transfers from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino International Airport to hotel in Rome and pier in Barcelona to Barcelona Airport
• One night accommodtion in Rome at Sofitel Villa Borghese including breakfast
• Transfer from Rome to Civitavecchia Cruise pier to board Celebrity Equinox
• 9 Night Cruise on Celebrity Equinox in your choice of Cabin Category
• Surf Wi-Fi Package, Classic Beverage Package and Prepaid Gratuities on Celebrity Equinox
• All meals, entertainment and services while on board as detailed in Celebrity brochure
• Hosted private cocktail party
• Special group activities
• Exclusive hospitality/information desk
• Baggage handling in destination
• All taxes
• Representatives from BST Vacations, CJQB Radio and the Hospital Foundation
• $75.00 per person donated back to Hospital Foundation (can be directed to hospital of your choice)
• Blowes & Stewart Travel Group Ltd. Professional Fee

COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Items of a personal nature such as food and drinks on land portion of tour, laundry, telephone calls, bottled water, etc.
• Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption and/or Out-of-Province Medical Insurance
• New Government taxes, levies, fuel or industry increases beyond our control
• Fees for Passports or Visas that may be required
• Optional private group shore excursions
• Any item not specified as being included

COST PER PERSON (Based on Double/Twin Occupancy) in Canadian Dollars

V1– Veranda Stateroom
$6,659.00 including taxes and fees

V3 – Veranda Stateroom
$6,588.00 including taxes and fees

Single and triple rates available upon request.

We recommend the purchase of cancellation and medical insurance to protect your travel investment. *Please note - all may be subject to change. A minimum number of passengers is required.

Airfare subject to change until confirmed.

INAUGURAL DATE - 2009

REVOLUTIONIZED 2019

OCCUPANCY - 2,852

Celebrity Equinox

To Confirm Space on the Tour, a refundable deposit of $480.00per person is required at time of booking, along with a non-refundable booking fee of $28.25.

Balance of payment is due June 2, 2025, at which time all payments become non-refundable. At the time of booking, we will also require a photocopy of the information page of your passport indicating that it is valid for six months following the date of your return to Canada.

Weather in September will average 18 to 26 degrees celius, so be sure to pack your sunscreen and hat, along with light layers!

Canadian citizens do not require a visa to visit Italy, France or Spain.

Electronic Visa Waivers to visit Europe and the UK

The European Union will introduce an electronic visa waiver system in 2025, the EU is set to announce when this will be required by the end of 2024. No precise date has been set yet, but we would prefer to advise you in advance so there are no surprises. Currently it is expected to be introduced in 2025. People travelling from countries to the EU that do not currently have to apply for a Schengen visa, will still need to apply online and pay a small sum for a visa waiver via the new European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS). The website with more details is here: https://www.etiasvisa.com/

The UK, which is unfortunately no longer part of the EU following Brexit, is working on a similar scheme, which may be introduced in 2024. We will advise as more information on this as it becomes available.

BST Escorted Group Terms & Conditions

(These Terms & Conditions do not apply to Charters. Separate T & C apply.)

Please carefully review the Terms & Conditions outlined below. Any reservation made with BST constitutes a binding agreement signifying your acceptance of, and your agreement to follow, these Terms & Conditions, and to be bound by them.

To process your reservation, we will need your personal information including your name, address, telephone number, email address, passport number, date of birth, citizenship, and information you have disclosed regarding health, medical, dietary, mobility and other special requirements. BST will require a copy of your valid passport at time of deposit.

Deposit and Final Payment

Deposit is due at time of booking to secure your reservation. The deposit amount due is $480.00 CAD per person, plus non-refundable booking fee of $28.25 per person.

The final payment deadline is due in our office June 2, 2025 and all payments become non-refundable at that time.

Please make cheques payable to Blowes and Stewart Travel. We also accept in-office cash / debit payments, or Visa, Mastercard and American Express credit cards. E-transfers may be sent to pgraham@bstvacations.ca

Completion of the electronic credit card authorization form or the PDF credit card authorization form commits you to your reservation and the charges on your credit card.

The Company reserves the right to cancel a reservation if payment has not been received by the specified due date.

Final Travel details will be issued 2 weeks prior to departure.

Not Included in the Trip Cost

All quoted trip costs do not include items of a personal nature such as but not limited to; medical insurance, cancellation/interruption insurance, alcoholic beverages, gratuities, phone calls, airline baggage fees where applicable and meals that are not included or listed in the itinerary.

Escorted Group Cancellation Policy

All escorted groups require a minimum number of passengers to travel. Should minimum numbers not been reached, the Company has the right to cancel the tour with a full refund to the passengers booked. Refund will be processed in manner received. Tours unable to operate due to Travel Advisory, acts of God, Terrorism or any other event and no fault of BST, will be subject to cancellation charges as listed above.

BST highly recommends the purchase of cancellation/interruption insurance for all trips. BST will not be held responsible for loss of monies due to cancellation/changes.

Medical insurance is mandatory for all trips outside of the Province of Ontario. If client has out of province medical insurance with a separate insurance provider, BST must be advised of insurance company name, policy number & company contact information prior to trip commencement.

Persons leaving the tour during operation will not receive a refund of unused services and all costs of returning to the point of embarkation will be borne by the client. For additional information on packages/plans offered, please visit https://www.igoinsured.com/Direct/ManulifeGlobal.aspx? ag=STEWPET&lang=E

Global Pandemic

Customer acknowledges the risks related to the spread of infectious or contagious diseases. It remains the customer's responsibility to take the necessary precautions applicable to any health hazards, including but not limited to a Global Pandemic. To ensure the safety of all guests and employees, suppliers may have mandatory safety protocols in place, and the availability of their services and facilities may be impacted.

Customer agrees to follow all current and future regulations/protocols set forth for safety in compliance with government policies at your own expense.

BST is not responsible for any fees for, or associated with, mandatory government testing in destination or for returning to Canada, quarantine or expenses relating to any Global Pandemic or similar. If additional insurance protection is declined, it remains the customer's responsibility to verify if their travel insurance policy covers a Global Pandemic.

BST will not be held liable should customers be denied boarding due to insufficient proof of a negative Global Pandemic test prior to departure, or displaying symptoms of a Global Pandemic upon check in. No monies will be refunded to customers who have been denied boarding or refunded at port of entry.

Additional Notes

All prices listed are per person in Canadian Dollars unless otherwise noted. Pricing is based on supplier cost, currency exchange rates and conditions in effect at the time of brochure printing. Final payment may fluctuate based on changes to the currency exchange at that time. Should there be a pricing increase, a maximum of 7% of base cost, may be applied, or to the taxes and/or government-imposed fees, fuel surcharges or additional airline fees before final payment, these increased charges will be levied to the customer and applied to the final invoice. No additional surcharges may be applied after the trip is paid in full. All trips may be subject to change in situations beyond our control.

When travelling outside of Canada all Canadian passengers require a valid passport. If travelling with a foreign passport (not Canadian) BST must be advised at time of booking so we can advise accordingly. Most countries require passports to be valid for 6 months beyond the expected return date.

Some countries may also have visa requirements for entry. Any fees to obtain visas or additional travel documentation that may be required are the responsibility of the traveler. Entry into another country cannot be guaranteed and is at the sole discretion of the local authorities. BST takes no responsibility for a customer being denied entry into another country. Cancellation charges and any additional fees will be at the customer’s expense.

It is the passenger's responsibility to obtain information, and to have in their possession, all the required documentation to travel (such as passports, visa where applicable, etc.) required by the relevant governmental authorities, for themselves and passengers in their care. Note that the documents required for the outbound portion of your travel may differ from those required for the return.

BST is not responsible for any missing or inappropriate documents. Failure to have proper travel documents will result in denied boarding and automatic cancellation of your reservation without refund.

BST accepts any passengers that have a disability, intellectual or physical condition providing they are able to care for themselves during the trip which includes boarding the plane/bus on their own; participating in any included tours/sightseeing without assistance; the ability to understand meeting points/times and the ability to care for their own documents. BST will accept any passenger who’s intellectual or physical condition is such as to render him/her incapable of caring for him/herself without assistance, provided that he/she is accompanied by an attendant (at an additional cost) who is responsible for the passenger enroute and with the care of such attendant, he/she will not require attention or assistance beyond that which is usually provided by BST tour escort. Some destinations may not be suitable for physical mobility issues.

Baggage restrictions vary by airline and destination. Specific details will be provided with your final travel documents.

Please ensure that you have secured baggage tags to your luggage prior to arriving at the airport, train station or boarding the coach.

Please note that you are responsible for carrying your own luggage and are responsible for the safety and security of your luggage at all times. BST will not assume liability for loss, theft, or damage due to breakage, fire, water, or theft, during transport on the plane, coach, train or at hotel. Ask your agent for details of Baggage and Personal Effects Insurance coverage.

Airline seating requests are taken into consideration and sent to each airline if applicable. Additional charges apply for premium seating on aircraft. Specific seating on coaches or trains cannot be guaranteed. BST will try to accommodate all requests.

BST reserves the right to decline any person as a member of the trip at any time before or during the trip should such person’s presence be considered detrimental to the interest, comfort, and enjoyment of the other members. Persons leaving the trip after commencement will not receive a refund of unused services and all costs of returning to the point of embarkation will be borne by the client.

When travelling outside of Ontario, please note local customs may differ and conditions of travel may not be the same as home. Clients not travelling on full itinerary as outlined assume full responsibility for any cancellation penalties or fees incurred due to cancellation or alteration to itinerary in any way.

Our Role

In offering travel arrangements for sale, BST acts solely as the organizer of the tours and responsible for making all reservations as outlined. BST cannot be held responsible for supplier errors or omissions. We do not maintain any control over the personnel, equipment or operations of any supplier and we assume no responsibility for, and shall not be expected or required to pay for any financial loss, personal injury, other loss, accident, delay, inconvenience or irregularity which you may experience either by reason of (1) non-performance by any supplier for whatever reason (2) wrongful causes, negligent or unauthorized acts or omissions on the part of any supplier or its employees or on the part of any other party not under the control of BST (3) any defect, breakdown or other failure of any aircraft, train, bus, automobile, accommodation, ship or other equipment or instrumentality operated and owned or otherwise used by a supplier or (4) BST is not liable for any loss, damage, injury or death resulting from circumstances beyond its direct control such as unexpected weather conditions, civil unrest, acts of God, force Majeure or any other unforeseen circumstances.