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A trip overseas with family broadens your world, provides time together and cultivates treasured memories. Unpack once and cruise aboard the new Amadeus Silver III through the heartland of Europe. This journey includes all meals and a choice of excursions and activities with a special youth focus that showcase Germany, France and Holland. Two energetic Youth Directors will coordinate onboard activities. Begin in Basel, Switzerland, and then visit Germany’s charming river towns in the Black Forest region. Sail through the fabled Rhine Gorge and marvel at the cathedral in Cologne. In Amsterdam, explore lovely canals and discover remarkable museums, before returning home with fond family memories. INCLUDED FEATURES Accommodations • Seven nights aboard the new MS Amadeus Silver III. With families in mind, some cabins have connecting doors. Transportation • All deluxe motor coach transfers in the Cruise Program itinerary and baggage handling on these transfers are included. Activities and Events • Informative educational programs presented by local experts will enhance your insight into the region. • All excursions as outlined in your program itinerary. • Personal VOX listening device to hear every word from your expert English-speaking guides. • Attend a Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner. • Gather for the Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner. Extensive Meal Program • Enjoy seven breakfasts, six lunches and seven dinners; tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine with lunch and dinner. • Take advantage of leisure time to try the local cuisine independently. MANY INCLUDED EXTRAS • Consultation services of a dedicated Passenger Service Representative prior to departure. • Services of an experienced Travel Director throughout your stay. • Two dedicated Youth Directors will coordinate an engaging onboard children’s program. • Tipping of excursion guides and drivers. • Detailed travel and destination information to assist in planning. • Complimentary travel wallet. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Designed with families in mind. Open to passengers 7-years-old and up, traveling with an adult. Includes excursions with a special youth focus and a children’s program onboard the cruise. • Explore cruise ports in Germany, France and Holland aboard the exclusively chartered MS Amadeus Silver III, new in 2016. • Experience four UNESCO World Heritage sites: the historic center of Strasbourg; Upper Middle Rhine Valley; Cologne Cathedral; and the 17th-century Canal Ring Area of Amsterdam inside the Singelgracht. • Cruise through the storied Rhine Gorge and discover the famous cathedral in Cologne. • Cruise through the fascinating canals of Amsterdam, and sail past the famous Anne Frank House. • Personalize your cruise with a choice of engaging shore tours. SHARE THIS JOURNEY WITH FAMILY! OPEN TO AGES 7+ RHINE RIVER CRUISE THE from BASEL TO AMSTERDAM 800-323-7373 www.ahitravel.com All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include the AHI FlexAir (unless otherwise stated). Single accommodations are an additional cost (limited availability). <DATE> From <PRICE> VAT is an additional <TAX> per person.
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A trip overseas with familybroadens your world, provides time together and cultivates treasuredmemories. Unpack once andcruise aboard the newAmadeus Silver III throughthe heartland of Europe. Thisjourney includes all mealsand a choice of excursionsand activities with a special
youth focus that showcase Germany, France and Holland. Two energeticYouth Directors will coordinate onboard activities. Begin in Basel,Switzerland, and then visit Germany’s charming river towns in the Black Forest region. Sail through the fabled Rhine Gorge and marvel at thecathedral in Cologne. In Amsterdam, explore lovely canals and discoverremarkable museums, before returning home with fond family memories.
INCLUDEDFEATURES
Accommodations• Seven nights
aboard the newMS AmadeusSilver III. With families in mind, some cabins have connecting doors.
Transportation• All deluxe motor coach transfers
in the Cruise Program itinerary andbaggage handling on these transfersare included.
Activities and Events• Informative educational programs presented by localexperts will enhance your insightinto the region.
• All excursions as outlined in yourprogram itinerary.
• Personal VOX listening deviceto hear every word from your expertEnglish-speaking guides.
• Attend a Captain’s WelcomeReception and Dinner.
• Gather for the Captain’s FarewellReception and Dinner.
Extensive Meal Program• Enjoy seven breakfasts, six lunches
and seven dinners; tea or coffee withall meals, plus wine with lunch anddinner.
• Take advantage of leisure time to try the local cuisine independently.
MANY INCLUDED EXTRAS• Consultation services of a
dedicated Passenger ServiceRepresentative prior to departure.
• Services of an experienced TravelDirector throughout your stay.
• Two dedicated Youth Directors will coordinate an engaging onboardchildren’s program.
• Tipping of excursion guides and drivers.
• Detailed travel and destination information to assist in planning.
• Complimentary travel wallet.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS• Designed with families in mind. Open to passengers 7-years-old and up,
traveling with an adult. Includes excursions with a special youth focus and achildren’s program onboard the cruise.
• Explore cruise ports in Germany, France and Holland aboard the exclusively chartered MS Amadeus Silver III, new in 2016.
• Experience four UNESCO World Heritage sites: the historic center of Strasbourg; Upper Middle Rhine Valley; Cologne Cathedral; and the 17th-century Canal Ring Area of Amsterdam inside the Singelgracht.
• Cruise through the storied Rhine Gorge and discover the famous cathedral in Cologne.
• Cruise through the fascinating canals of Amsterdam, and sail past thefamous Anne Frank House.
• Personalize your cruise with a choice of engaging shore tours.
SHARE THISJOURNEYWITHFAMILY!OPEN TOAGES 7+
RHINE RIVERCRUISE THE
fromBASEL TO AMSTERDAM
800-323-7373 www.ahitravel.com
All prices quoted are in USD, per person,based on double occupancy and do notinclude the AHI FlexAir (unless otherwisestated). Single accommodations are an additional cost (limited availability).
<DATE>
From <PRICE>
VAT is an additional <TAX> per person.
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY ACCOMMODATIONSDAY 1 ~ IN TRANSITDepart for Zürich, Switzerland.AA Provided for AHI FlexAir participants.
DAY 2 ~ BASELUpon arrival, transferA to the pier andembark the MS Amadeus Silver III. Enjoy a Welcome Reception and Dinner.DAY 3 ~ BREISACHEducational Focus: ContemporaryEurope.Choose from three excursions: Excursion: Riquewihr and theWines of the Alsace. Visit and take awalking tour of this charming Frenchtown. Enjoy a wine tasting. Excursion: Breisach and Freiburg.In Breisach, see one of the largest winecellars in Europe. Explore theAugustinerplatz in Freiburg, and visitthe city’s historic Gothic cathedral.Excursion: Black ForestAdventure. Visit the Black Forest,famous for fairy tales and fables.Explore Lake Titisee or take a swim. DAY 4 ~ STRASBOURGChoose from three excursions: Excursion: Strasbourg. See NotreDame Cathedral, Palais Rohan and St.Thomas Church before a walking tour. Excursion: Petite France. Discoverthe heritage of Petite France during acanal cruise and walking tour.Excursion: Culinary Strasbourg.Discover the winstubs, the local winepubs, and Strasbourg’s cuisine. Alongthe way, sample typical food and wine.DAY 5 ~ SPEYEREducational Focus: A EuropeanPerspective on Sports and Fitness.Choose from three excursions: Excursion: Speyer Walking Tour.See the Romanesque Cathedral and thethe 13th-century Old Gate, or Altportel.Excursion: Heidelberg Castle andTown. Enjoy views of this universitytown, its castle and the Neckar River.Excursion: Hike on Heidelberg’sPhilosopher’s Way. Gather for a hike from Heidelberg’s center toPhilosopher’s Way for scenic views ofHeidelberg Castle and the Old Town.DAY 6 ~ OBERWESEL/RHINE GORGEChoose from two excursions: Excursion: Wines of the Rhine.
Visit a local winery, and enjoy a sampling of the region’s fine wines.Excursion: A Walk in Time. Exploreancient defensive fortifications inOberwesel, and see the half-timberedhouses and charming shops.Sail through the Rhine Gorge, wherecastles overlook the river. Pass theLoreley Rock and learn about the fabledsiren that lured sailors to disaster.Educational Focus: Castles andLegends of the Rhine. DAY 7 ~ COLOGNEExcursion: Cologne. Explore the OldTown and Gothic cathedral. Join a Farewell Reception and Dinner.DAY 8 ~ AMSTERDAMChoose from three excursions:Excursion: Amsterdam. See theRoyal Palace, Mint Tower and thePortuguese Synagogue. Visit theRijksmuseum, showcasing treasures byRembrandt, Frans Hals and Vermeer.Excursion: Canal District WalkingTour. Discover the Herengracht canaldistrict and its interactive museum.Excursion: Waterland Bike Ride.Bicycle through historic villages.Included Excursion: Canals ofAmsterdam. Glide through the canalsof Amsterdam this evening to see historic highlights, including the AnneFrank House. DAY 9 ~ IN TRANSITDisembark the ship in Amsterdam.Transfer to the Amsterdam airport forthe return to your gateway city.A
NOTE: The information presented is preliminary.Itineraries, included features and schedules are subject to change. Some events on this programinvolve moderate walking and stairs.
MS AMADEUS SILVER IIINew in 2016, the MS Amadeus Silver IIIand its crew provide the highest levels ofservice and comfort. Specially built for cruising Europe’s rivers, this elegantvessel is the sister ship to the award-winning Silver and Silver II of the LüftnerCruises fleet. Designed in a contemporarystyle, the elegance of its public rooms iscarried through into passenger cabinsand suites. Bars and lounges have large windows that offer remarkablepanoramic views. The elegant PanoramaRestaurant serves three meals each daythat frequently feature local specialties.Local wines are included with lunch anddinner daily. Relax on the Sun Deck thatoffers lounge chairs and delightful openspace. In the evening, return to yourcabin or suite, which has satellite TV and a bathroom with a shower. In some cabins, connecting doors will be available. Complimentary Wi-Fi isavailable, but access may be limited.
ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCEAvailable at an additional cost
Interlaken. Prior to your cruise,extend your journey with a two-nightstay in Interlaken, Switzerland, at theVictoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa.Castle Dinner. On Day 6, enjoy a traditional German dinner in amedieval castle above the Rhine River.Amsterdam. After your cruise, extendyour journey with a two-night stay inAmsterdam, the Netherlands, at the DoubleTree by Hilton HotelAmsterdam Centraal Station.
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Illinois-Eastern Iowa District Rhine River Tour Cruise the Rhine River
July 3-11, 2017 (pre-convention)
Suite, Deck Three: $3,995 A, Mozart Deck: $3,495 B, Strauss Deck Midship: $3,195 C, Strauss Deck Aft: $3,095 D, Haydn Deck Midship: $2,895 E, Haydn Deck Aft: $2,795 Suites feature a balcony. Categories A, B and C feature a drop-down panoramic window. Categories D and E feature a window. Cruise Only pricing above is per person, based on double occupancy.
VAT & Port Tax Supplement: $395 Price For Child, Ages 7 – 16: $1,000 credit off above pricing on each child accompanied by an adult. NOTE: Should a spouse then require a single cabin, no single supplement will be charged. Single Supplements: Suite: $1,795
Category A: $1,295 Categories B, C, D & E: $895
Optional Interlaken (Switzerland) Pre-Cruise Extension: $795 per person, double occupancy Single Supplement: $550 Optional Amsterdam (The Netherlands) Post-Cruise Extension: $595 Single Supplement: $395 We will be offering a transfer from Amsterdam to Paris with various pricing options.
