Away from bustling city streets and boisterous crowds, the rivers of Europe offer a unique perspective and intimate look into theregions’ landscapes, history and culture. On this exciting Rhine River Cruise, you will enjoy an exceptional voyage up one ofEurope's most important waterways, from Basel, gateway to the Swiss Alps, to Amsterdam at the North Sea. Join us as weadventure through four of Europe's most important countries: Switzerland, France, Germany and Holland. Delve into magnificentcities including Amsterdam, Cologne, Strasbourg and Basel and take in their diverse landscapes. Cruise across Holland'sIjsselmeer and along the Loreley stretch of the Rhine where mythology and history will captivate you at every turn.

For more details and reservations contact:Sherri Lund at the Ottawa Area Chamber of CommerceE-mail: sherri@ottawakansas.org Telephone: (785) 242-1000

Reservations can also be made on our online booking engine www.centralholidayswest.com/booking. The groupbooking code is: B002062

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THE RHINE RIVER CRUISESwitzerland, France, Germany and Holland

FROM $3,849 AIR & LAND

ONBOARD THE LUXURIOUS5 STAR “MV SILVER II”NOVEMBER 2-10, 2016

Day 1 Depart USA Depart US for Switzerland. Meals andrefreshments served on board.Day 2 Arrive to Switzerland/Basel Today we will arrive in Basel,Switzerland and after clearing customs and immigration we will headout on a panoramic city tour. Here you will check-in to your riverboat,which will serve as your floating home for the next seven nights. Aftercheck-in, relax and enjoy some free time exploring your 5-star vessel.Walk along the sun deck, refresh from your travels in the spa, head tothe hair salon, or meet new friends over a drink in the bar. Tonight,after these first scenic impressions of the Rhine, a welcome cocktailparty will be held before dinner on board. The ship leaves Basel in theearly evening. (D)Day 3 Strasbourg This morning your ship will have reachedStrasbourg, the ancient capital of Alsace and one of Europe’s mostattractive cities. After breakfast, take an included guided tour of thecity. See the European Parliament building and enjoy a guided tour ofthe inside of the vast and famous cathedral (which features carvingsas delicate as any piece of lacework). The richness and sheer densityof Strasbourg’s historic buildings have led to the entire city center beingadopted as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Strasbourg is definitely wellworth visiting for the combination of its history, its cuisine and itsunique atmosphere. In the afternoon there’ll be our optional “Alsaceand wine” excursion, during which you’ll drive through the picturesquelandscape and romantic wine villages along parts of the famous Alsacewine route. The tour includes a visit to a vineyard and a wine tastingsession. Those on the excursion return to Strasbourg for dinner, afterwhich the ship casts off downstream towards Speyer. (B,L,D)Day 4 Speyer The ship arrives in Speyer early in the morning. This oldimperial city on the Rhine has had a rich and turbulent past. Religiousarchitecture steeped in history, impressive facades of various styles,winding alleys and romantic squares characterize it. The includedguided walk includes a visit to its impressive cathedral. During lunchyou cruise on to Mannheim, which is situated at the confluence of theRhine and the Neckar. Unusually for Germany, the city’s center is laidout in a North-American grid pattern (called Quadrate in German), soit’s sometimes referred to as the Quadratestadt. Its main street leadsto an enormous 18th-century palace, formerly the seat of the Electorsof the Palatinate but now housing the University of Mannheim. Today you can choose to go on an optional city tour of Heidelberg.Heidelberg, home to Germany’s oldest university, was founded in1386. Our guided tour features a visit to the city’s imposing castle, ared sandstone ruin overlooking the Neckar River, and a walking tourthrough the historic old quarter and the market place. You rejoin thevessel for a late dinner. The vessel leaves Mannheim after midnightand continues towards Rüdesheim (B,L,D)Day 5 Rüdesheim/Koblenz The charming old wine town ofRüdesheim has a long narrow street, the Drosselgasse, lined on bothsides with wine taverns, which is very popular with tourists. There’ll bean optional walking tour of the town including a visit to Siegfried’sMusic Museum, where all kinds of mechanical musical instrumentsfrom barrel organs and music boxes to horn gramophones aredisplayed. The vessel leaves Rüdesheim at midday down what isprobably the most famous and scenic stretch of the Rhine valley,passing hilltop castles, terraced vineyards and attractive watersidevillages for 65 delightful kilometers. During the afternoon the shipskirts round the 132-meter Lorelei Rock, which is the symbol of thisgreat river and inspired the poem by Heinrich Heine that was set to

TOUR FEATURES•ROUND TRIP AIR TRANSPORTATION - Air transportation from KansasCity

•DELUXE 5 STAR ACCOMMODATIONS - 7 nights aboard the 5-star MS Amadeus Silver II. All staterooms are equipped with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, direct-dial telephone and color TV with satellite channels

•SUPERB CUISINE - Superb dining with all meals included during your cruise(buffet breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, and midnight snacks), coffee,tea, wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch/dinner (including a gala welcomedinner and the Captain’s gala dinner)

•WELCOME RECEPTION - A welcome captain’s cocktail reception•DAILY ENTERTAINMENT - Daily performances onboard featuring folkloreprograms, music performances, lectures, and theme dinners

•GREAT PORTS OF CALL - We cruise to the fascinating and historic towns andcities of Basel, Strasbourg, Speyer, Rüdesheim, Koblenz, Cochem, Cologne,Volendam, and Amsterdam (overnight stay)

•SIGHTSEEING TOUR PROGRAM - For your enjoyment we have a panoramiccity tour of Basel, a tour of Strasbourg, Speyer, Cologne and the HollandWaterland. Optional tours available

•PROFESSIONAL CRUISE DIRECTOR - Assistance of an experienced, cruisedirector onboard

•PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE - Assistance of a professional local guideduring transfers from airport/boat/airport

•BAGGAGE HANDLING AND TRANSFERS – Baggage handling for one pieceof checked luggage outside of the airport to the boat

•DELUXE MOTORCOACHES - Touring by private deluxe air-conditioned motor coach

•FUEL TAXES, SURCHARGES AND PORT TAXES - All airline and riverboatboat fuel surcharges, taxes and port fees

OPTIONAL AMSTERDAM EXTENSION TOUR FEATURES•FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS - Hotel accommodations for 2 nights•SUPERB CUISINE - 2 included meals consisting of 2 buffet breakfasts•SIGHTSEEING TOUR PROGRAMS - Sightseeing, including local guide and allentrance fees as follows: A walking tour of Amsterdam

•PROFESSIONAL TOUR DIRECTOR - Assistance of a professional TourDirector for the entire length of the tour

•BAGGAGE HANDLING AND TRANSFERS - Baggage handling for one piece ofchecked luggage outside of the airport

•LOCAL TAXES AND SERVICE CHARGES - Hotel & City taxes and servicecharges

THE RHINE RIVER CRUISE SWITZERLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY AND HOLLAND9 Days/7 Nights from$3,849air & cruise

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music by Frederich Silcher. In the afternoon we arrive at Koblenz, whichstands at the confluence of the Rhine and the Moselle. Our optionalwalking tour of Koblenz enables you to see its highlights. (B,L,D)Day 6 Cochem During breakfast you arrive at Cochem, a quaint smalltown through which an optional walking tour can be taken. This includes,among other sights, Cochem’s fine medieval town gate and market placeand a visit to a tavern for a wine tasting session. This afternoon you canexplore the town on your own. During dinner the vessel leaves Cochem.(B,L,D)Day 7 Cologne Today the ship reaches Cologne, where it moors withineasy reach of the city center. There’ll be an included city walk taking youthrough the former settlement of Colonia (dating back 2,000 years),which was founded on the orders of the Roman Emperor Claudius. You’llsee Cologne’s most important sights, namely its central old quarter, thecathedral, the town hall, the Guerzenich, the city walls and gate, churchesand historic squares. From the bank of the Rhine there’s a fine view ofthe entire old quarter after which, time permitting, you may visit thecathedral (Cologne’s icon and Germany’s largest cathedral), whose arttreasures include a shrine housing the relics of the 3 holy kings (theMagi). On this penultimate evening of your cruise the captain welcomesall the passengers to a special dinner. (B,L,D)Day 8 Volendam/Amsterdam By lunchtime on this last day of thecruise the ship will be moored in the pretty little Dutch village of Volendamin the north of Holland. It was a major fishing port before the construction

of the Ijsselmeer dyke in 1932. Today its main street is linedwith cafés and shops but many of their staff still weartraditional costumes. Our included “Holland Waterland”excursion starts here with a short stroll through Volendambefore boarding a coach and driving out through thecountryside to Edam and visiting a dairy specializing in localDutch cheeses. Finally we reach Amsterdam, the capital of TheNetherlands. There’ll be a drive past the city’s most importantbuildings and monuments and you’ll learn much about its vividhistory before enjoying the very popular attraction of cruisingthrough its canals. Back on board, a typical Dutch folkloregroup will entertain you on this last evening of the cruise.(B,L,D)Day 9 Amsterdam to USA or extend your stay with anoptional Amsterdam extension Disembarkation afterbreakfast in Amsterdam. Head to the airport for your flighthome. (B)OPTIONAL AMSTERDAM EXTENSIONDay 9 Amsterdam/City tour This morning you will have awalking tour showing you some of Amsterdam’s highlights froma local's perspective. With a knowledgeable private guide byyour side, learn about the city's traditional houseboat cultureat the Houseboat Museum, see the Van Gogh Museum in thefamous Museum District, enjoy typical Dutch snacks, andwander Albert Cuyp, the largest street market in theNetherlands. You'll also see the Anne Frank House andVondelpark. The rest of the day is yours to discoverAmsterdam’s hidden treasures. You may choose to exploreMuseum Square, take a bike ride or shop for colorful clogs andtulip bulbs. (B)Day 10 Amsterdam/Optional The Hague/Rotterdam tourThis morning you depart Amsterdam for the seat of the Dutchgovernment, The Hague is filled with many important sites thatare best explored by foot. A walking tour shows you highlightsincluding Noordeinde Palace, the Tower of Rutte, Square 1813,the Prison Gate Museum, City Hall and the Parliamentbuildings around the Binnenhof, the cultural heart of the cityestablished in the 13th century. Then you will visit to the Hallof Knights (Ridderzaal), where the Dutch king opens theParliament each year. After time for lunch we will continue toRotterdam, one of the most fascinating cities in theNetherlands. This tour reveals Rotterdam’s true character, fromits rebuilding after the Second World War to its busy cargo port,the largest in the world. (B)Day 11 Amsterdam to USA After breakfast head to theairport for your flight home. (B)(B) – Breakfast, (L) – Lunch, (D) – DinnerProgram, vessel and routing is subject to change.

TOUR PRICEThe Cruise Tour price is from $3,849 per person, double occupancybased on category C4. See registration form for further pricing.OPTIONAL AMSTERDAM EXTENSION:Amsterdam Extension: $699 Double Occupancy or $998 SingleOptional Tours Package Early Bird Special: If you reserve your optionaltours before March 11, 2016 you can buy a 5 tour package for ahighly discounted price of $249 per person. The excursions are -Alsace & Wine, City Tour Heidelberg, City Walk Rüdesheim withMusic Museum, City Walk Koblenz, and City Walk Cochem incl.Wine Tasting. After March 11, 2016, the optional tours packagewill be $299 per person.Fuel surcharges and taxes are currently $150 and are included inthe price. Fuel surcharges and taxes are valid at the time of printingbut are subject to change.Please note: Though rare, it may be necessary to substitute hotelsand adjust itineraries at the captain’s or guide’s discretion due tolocal conditions.

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OPTIONALS: Cabin Category Choice – 1st Choice ___________ 2nd Choice ___________Cat C4* $3,849 (Window) Cat C2* $4,049 (Window) Cat C1 $4,149 (Window)Cat B4* $4,349 (French Balcony) Cat B2 $4,449 (French Balcony) Cat B1 $4,549 (French Balcony)Cat A2 $4,649 (French Balcony) Cat A1 $4,749 (French Balcony)Cat S2* $4,949 (Balcony) Cat S1* $5,049 (Balcony)*Limited Availability Single Supplement: Cat C $799 Cat B $999 Cat A $1,299Optional Tours Package: $249 per person ____Yes; ____No How many: _____Amsterdam Extension: Double Occupancy $699 Per Person /Single Occupancy $998 ____Yes; ____No How many: _____A minimum of 20 passengers are required to operate the Amsterdam extension. The Amsterdam extension must be reserved and paid for at the time of reservation.

TRAVEL PROTECTION (Highly Recommended):I want Trip Cancellation & Interruption Insurance: � Yes � No.

The policy price is based on the total cost of the tour, including taxes. Insurance premium for trips $3,501 to $4,000 per person is: $317, for trips $4,001 to $4,500per person is: $357, for trips $4,501 to $5,000 per person is: $407, for trips $5,001 to $5,500 per person is: $448, for trips $5,501 to $6,000 per person is: $487,for trips $6,001 to $6,500 per person is: $527, for trips $6,501 to $7,000 per person is: $587, for trips $7,000.01 to $8,000 per person is: $657

(The premium is calculated on base program and any optional tours).

Central Holidays strongly recommends protecting your investment with our optional travel insurance. The premium must be paid with your initial deposit or within 15days of your initial deposit/payment for your trip to qualify for the preexisting conditions policy. The policy (without preexisting conditions) can be purchased all theway to final payment but not afterwards.

For a disclosure of coverage, terms and conditions of our travel protection plan please visit: http://www.centralholidays.com/files/Travel-Protection.pdf

PAYMENT METHOD & REQUIREMENTS:Deposit: $500 per person at the time of registration, plus any optional tours or optional travel insurance. I am including payment for _______ people.Reservations are on a first come first served basis. Please sign up early to secure your place.Final payment is due: 90 days before departureChecks: Make checks payable to Central Holidays West and send to: Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce - 109 E 2nd Street, Ottawa, KS 66067

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CANCELLATION POLICY:Cancellations with more than 90 days prior to departure 10% of total cost per person (or a minimum of $325 per person) is retainedCancellations between 89 and 46 days prior to departure: 30% of total cost per person is retainedCancellations between 45 and 31 days prior to departure: 50% of total cost per person is retainedCancellations between 30 and 15 days prior to departure: 75% of total cost per person is retainedCancellations 14 days or less prior to departure, or no show: 100% of the package price is retainedNote: A person becoming a single as a result in the roommate’s cancellation must pay the single supplement.

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