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Tulip Time on Jewels of the RhineSwitzerland • France • Germany • the Netherlands
Tour Dates: April 10 - 20, 2020
FREEAIRFARE
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11 DAY RIVER CRUISE HOLIDAYIncluding two nights in Lucerne, Switzerland
JOIN TOURSBY DESIGN AND FATHER WEBER FOR EASTER MASS ONTULIP TIME ON THE JEWELS OF THE RHINERIVER CRUISE
Tulip Time on Jewels of the Rhine11 Days • 23 Meals Enjoy a relaxing and inspiring cruise onthe Romantic Rhine, Europe's longest river. We travel onboardour modern ship, visiting iconic ports of call, sampling incrediblecuisine, and absorbing the local atmosphere.
CRUISE AND HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONSDays Two and Three – Hotel Europe, Lucerne, SwitzerlandDays Four through Ten – Aboard an Emerald Waterways Star-Ship
Post cruise hotel stays available in Amsterdam. Call for details.
DAY 1 – Depart the USA Today you’ll depart the USA on your overnight flight to Zurich,Switzerland.
DAY 2 – Zurich to Lucerne, SwitzerlandUpon arrival in Zurich, transfer to your hotel in Lucerne to beginyour Swiss adventure. The afternoon is at leisure to begindiscovering your beautiful new surroundings. This evening, joinyour Mayflower Cruise Directors and traveling companions for anincluded dinner at the hotel. Meal: D
DAY 3 – City Tour of Lucerne After breakfast, an included walking tour highlights the city’slandmark, the famous 14th-century Chapel Bridge with its paintingsof heroic town events, that crosses the Reuss River. See the 17th-century Renaissance Town Hall and town squares, all set amongst thebeautiful backdrop of the Swiss Alps. The remainder of the day is atleisure. Meals: B
DAY 4 – Optional Excursion: Mt. PilatusBefore departing for your ship in Basel, the day is free to enjoy atleisure or join the morning optional excursion to Mt. Pilatus – amountain overlooking Lucerne that offers a unique alpineexperience! This afternoon, travel by motorcoach to Basel,Switzerland for embarkation on your Emerald Waterways luxuryriver cruise ship. This evening, join your fellow travelers for dinneron board. Your Cruise Director will also conduct a port talk to reviewthe activities and itinerary for the days ahead. Meals: B, D
DAY 5 – Breisach, GermanyToday you have a choice to visit a typical Black Forest Village,featuring many of the famous black forest items, like Cuckoo clocks,amongst other things. Alternatively, take part on a guided hike alongsome of the black forest trails.Meals: B, L, D
EmeraldACTIVE: Guided along through some of the Black Forest trailsEmeraldPLUS: Black Forest Cake Assembling presentation and tasting
EXCEPTIONAL INCLUSIONSE 23 Meals: 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 8 dinnersE Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Cruises & ToursE Visit four countriesE Two-night hotel stay and touring in Lucerne, SwitzerlandE Seven-nights in a suite or stateroom of your choice onboard the vesselE All gratuities included once aboard shipE First-class service by an English-speaking crewE Shore excursions with English-speaking local guidesE Explore the magnificent Keukenhof GardensE Personal listening device for shore excursionsE Visit UNESCO World Heritage SitesE All meals included onboard with a variety of international cuisineE Complimentary regional wines, beer and soft drinks with onboard lunches and dinnersE New onboard Activity Manager will support all EmeraldACTIVE excursions and host daily onboard wellness activities, games, classes and evening entertainmentE Complimentary bottled water in your stateroomE Complimentary WiFi onboardE Complimentary bicycles onboard for use ashoreE All port charges includedE $55 in Mayflower Money
Enjoy seven-nights cruising along the Romantic Rhine River
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Amsterdam
Zurich
KeukenhofGardens
Cologne
KoblenzCochem
MannheimHeidelberg
StrasbourgKehl
Breisach
Basel
LucerneMt. Pilatus
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DAY 6 – Strasbourg, FranceOnce docked in Kehl, travel by coach across the river to Strasbourg,the capital city of the Alsace Region in France. Your guided walkingtour will include the Grande Île, the historical city centre andUNESCO World Heritage Site known for its medieval black andwhite timber-framed buildings, old tanning houses, baroquesandstones building, canals and river locks, the city’s star attractionis the cathedral, dominating the main square. Meals: B, L, D
EmeraldPLUS: Guided Tour of Strasbourg
DAY 7 – Heidelberg, GermanyContinue downstream to the town of Mannheim, located at theconfluence of the Rhine and Neckar rivers. There you will have achance to either visit the medieval town of Heidelberg including theimpressive castle which overlooks the town or take part on an activehike to Heidelberg Hill. Meals: B, L, D
EmeraldACTIVE: Hike from Mount Königstuhl to HeidelbergEmeraldPLUS: Wine Tasting in Heidelberg
DAY 8 – Koblenz, GermanyCruise to the 2000-year-old town of Koblenz, which is situated at theconfluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. You will have a tour ofKoblenz and a chance to visit the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress on theopposite side of the river. This fortress was part of the Prussiandefences against the French in the 19th century and later used as aheadquarters for the American military during WWII Meals: B, L, D
DiscoverMORE: Moselle & Cochem Reichburg Castle Visit (additonal expense)
DAY 9 – Cologne, GermanyFounded by the Romans, Cologne is one of Germany's oldest and isfamous for its magnificent World–Heritage listed Gothic Cathedral.Join your local guide for an included tour of the Old Town, with freetime for exploring. Cologne is one of Germany's largest and mostmodern cities largely due to a rebuilding plan post WWII, and it hasmany different museums and galleries. This evening, join yourCaptain for a farewell reception and dinner. Meals: B, L, D
DAY 10 – Amsterdam, HollandThis morning, depart by coach for an included visit to theKeukenhof Gardens. Discover why it’s called the “garden of Europe”as you admire gorgeous flowers at the peak of tulip season. Return tothe ship in the afternoon to explore the city of Amsterdam at yourleisure. Meals: B, L, D
DAY 11 – Amsterdam / USABid a fond farewell to Europe and return home with memories of lifeenriching experiences from your cruise along the Rhine and MoselRivers. Meal: B
Itinerary is subject to change.
Flowers and fragances fill Keukenhof Gardens Explore Heidelberg Castle on an included excursion with wine tasting
Cross the Reuss River via the historic Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, Switzerland
revised 03-28-2019
Seven nights accommodations aboard an
Emerald Waterways Star-ShipBuilt: 2014-2017 Speed: 15.5 mph Staterooms: 80 Suites: 12 Length: 443 ft. Crew: 47
SUN DECK
HORIZON DECK
VISTA DECK
RIVIERA DECK
Sun Deck with Deck ChairsNavigation BridgeSky BarbecueGolf Putting GreenGames AreaRetractable Glass RoofWalking TrackDaytime Pool & Bar / Evening CinemaThe TerraceHorizon Bar and LoungeElevatorReceptionWellness AreaFitness AreaReflections RestaurantHairdresser
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Grand Balcony Suite210ft2
Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite315ft2
Panorama Balcony Suite180ft2
Emerald Stateroom162ft2
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DEPARTURE DATE: April 10, 2020
Emerald Stateroom Riviera $4,149 add $2,199
Panorama Balcony Suite Vista $4,799 add $2,489
Panorama Balcony Suite Horizon $5,299 add $2,749
Grand Balcony Suite Horizon $5,749 N/A
Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite Horizon $6,599 N/A
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$400 per person deposit due within 5 days of reservation. Final payment due January 10, 2020Travelers Protection PlanShould you choose not to purchase a Travelers Protection Planthe following per person cancellation charges will be assessed:
• 91 days or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deposit Amount• 90 days to day of departure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100% of the total tour• No refund on unused portions of the tour
Travel Insurance is available through Allianz Global Assistance.Visit www.allianztravelinsurance.com or request a brochure from Tours by Design.
FOR RESERVATIONS OR INFORMATION CONTACT:
Tours By DesignCarol Hamlin Buczek
PO Box 29Hinckley, NY 13352-0029
(315) 831-30521-877-454-0927
carol@toursbydesign.orgwww.toursbydesign.org
Air itineraries may not be available until documents are received. Air seats are assigned by the airline forthe entire group. Seat changes can only be attempted upon receipt of tickets and documents at whichtime availability may be limited. If specific seat assignments are vital to your reservation, we recommendindividual air reservations rather than booking air with the group.
FREE AIRFARE out of Syracuse ($1,400) when reservations are made by August 31st, 2019.
Beginning September 1st, 2019 – Call for air rates from your departing city.
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