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HOLLAND & BELGIUM Accompanied by Professor Vince Resh 510.900.8222 or 888.225.2586 alumni.berkeley.edu/caldiscoveries CRUISE THE WATERWAYS & CANALS OF from AMSTERDAM to BRUSSELS All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air transportation costs (unless otherwise stated) and valid until October 1, 2015. Please contact us for current pricing and infor- mation. Single accommodations are an additional $795 (limited availability). TOUR DATES APRIL 21-29, 2016 Full Price Special Savings Special Price Starting from Starting from $2,745 $250 $2,495* *Special Price valid if booked by 10/1/2015. VAT is an additional $295 per person. All cabins have remote-controlled TV & DVD, refrigerator and security safe.

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HOLLAND & BELGIUM

Accompanied by Professor Vince Resh

510.900.8222 or 888.225.2586 alumni.berkeley.edu/caldiscoveries

CRUISE THE WATERWAYS & CANALS OF

from AMSTERDAM to BRUSSELS

All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air transportationcosts (unless otherwise stated) and valid until October 1, 2015. Please contact us for current pricing and infor-mation. Single accommodations are an additional $795 (limited availability).

TOUR DATES APRIL 21-29, 2016

Full Price Special Savings Special PriceStarting from Starting from

$2,745 $250 $2,495*

*Special Price valid if booked by 10/1/2015.

VAT is an additional $295 per person.

All cabins have remote-controlled TV & DVD, refrigerator and security safe.

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There is no better way toexperience the beauty,history and culture ofHolland and Belgium thanby cruising their legendary waterways.Travel into the heart ofone of Europe’s most

colorful and fascinating regions with a unique educational program that creatively combines learning, recreation, relaxation and fellowship aboard a stylish and modern vessel, the MS Amadeus Silver. Explore Amsterdam, abeguiling city of canals and contrasts. Step into The Hague and feel thereverberations of political history. Explore Delft, where the great painterVermeer was born, and see the renowned Zeeland Coast. End in Belgium,where you can witness the amazing architecture and art of Bruges and theunrivaled charm of the important port city of Antwerp. Along the way, enjoya customizable journey with a choice of excursions in select ports of call.

INCLUDED FEATURES

Accommodations• Seven nights aboard the first-classMS Amadeus Silver.

Activities and Events• Informative educational programs presented by localexperts will enhance your insightinto the region.

• All excursions as outlined in yourprogram itinerary.

• Personal listening device to hear every word from your expertEnglish-speaking guides.

• Attend a Welcome Reception and Dinner.

• Gather for a Farewell Receptionand Graduation Ceremonyfollowed by a Farewell Dinner.

Extensive Meal Program• Enjoy seven breakfasts, four 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 CampusDirector throughout your stay.

• Tipping of excursion guides and drivers.

• Detailed travel and destination information to assist in planning.

• Complimentary travel wallet.PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS• Explore the waterways of Holland and Belgium aboard the exclusively chartered MS Amadeus Silver.• Enjoy a series of lectures by local experts to enhance

your experience.• Witness a rainbow of natural beauty in Holland during its renowned tulipseason, the perfect time to explore the area.

• Visit the fascinating Delta Project, a tribute to Holland’s 2,000-year battle against the sea.

• Experience the medieval architecture and unique ambience of Belgium with visits to beautiful Bruges and Antwerp.

• Immerse yourself in the romantic landscape of Delft on a walking tour.• Personalize your cruise with a choice of included excursions in select

ports of call.

HOLLAND & BELGIUMWATERWAYS & CANALS OF

from AMSTERDAM TO BRUSSELS

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DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY ACCOMMODATIONS

Previous page (top to bottom):Keukenhof Gardens

BrugesAmsterdam

DAY 1 ~ IN TRANSITDepart for Amsterdam, Netherlands.AA Provided for AHI FlexAir participants.

DAY 2 ~ AMSTERDAMUpon arrival, transferA to the pier and embark the MS Amadeus Silver. Educational Focus: ContemporaryHolland.Excursion: Canals of Amsterdam.Admire Amsterdam and its 1,500bridges during a cruise through its scenic ring of canals. DAY 3 ~ AMSTERDAMChoose from three excursions here:Excursion: Keukenhof Gardens.Journey through Dutch flower fields tothe renowned Keukenhof Gardens, a70-acre paradise of tulips and otherflowers, complete with Europe’s largestfountain and a 700-tree labyrinth.Excursion: Waterland Ride. Take aguided bike tour of stunning Waterland,which is composed of nine villages.Excursion: Dutch Art. Go inside theRijksmuseum, home to Rembrandt’s“Night Watch” and other treasures.Later, gather for a Welcome Receptionand Dinner.DAY 4 ~ KAMPEN/GIETHOORNExcursion: Giethoorn. Enjoy a boatride through this charming village,located in a nature preserve.Excursion: Kampen. Tour the city,home to one of Holland’s best preserved old towns.Independent Exploration: Spendthe rest of the day at leisure in Kampen.Educational Focus: The DutchMasters.DAY 5 ~ THE HAGUE/DELFTChoose from three excursions here:Excursion: Historic Cities of TheHague and Delft. In The Hague, visitthe Mauritshuis, which houses some ofRembrandt and Johannes Vermeer’sfinest works. Continue to Delft toexplore Market Square and admire thesights of Old Delft. Excursion: The Life and Work ofVermeer. This walking tour throughbeautiful Delft focuses on renownedDutch artist Johannes Vermeer, creatorof Girl with the Pearl Earring. Vermeerlived and worked in Delft until hisdeath. Explore the Vermeer Center and

the Old Church, where he is buried. Excursion: The Hague and RoyalDelft. Tour The Hague and Delft,including a special visit to therenowned Royal Delft Porcelain Factory,the last of its kind, to learn about theart and visit a museum.DAY 6 ~ ZEELAND COAST/NEELTJE JANS ISLAND/VEEREEducational Focus and Excursion:Holland’s Battle against the Sea.Travel along the Zeeland coast to theartificial island of Neeltje Jans andlearn about the Delta Works, a series ofdams and storm surge barriers conceived after the 1953 North Seaflood. These 65 gates can be slammedshut when powerful storms strike —making them an engineering marvelthat protects the third of Holland’slandmass that sits below sea level.Independent Exploration: The restof your day is at leisure in Veere. DAY 7 ~ MIDDELBURG/BRUGES/ANTWERPChoose from three excursions here: Excursion: Cultural Bruges. VisitBruges, a romantic city laced with pic-turesque canals. Stroll along windingcobbled lanes and across tiny bridges,then visit the Groeninge Museum. Excursion: Bruges and Beer. Take aguided walk of the city, then attend abeer seminar at a local brewery andenjoy a tasting.Excursion: Bruges and BelgianChocolate. Explore the city, then endat the Choco Museum, where you willlearn about chocolatiering in Belgium.DAY 8 ~ ANTWERPEducational Focus: ContemporaryBelgium.Excursion: Antwerp. Stroll throughintimate Antwerp and see a wealth ofGothic and Flemish architecture. This evening, gather for a GraduationCeremony and a Farewell Receptionfollowed by a Farewell Dinner.DAY 9 ~ IN TRANSITTransfer to the Brussels airport for thereturn to your gateway city.A

NOTE: The information presented is preliminary.Itineraries, included features and schedules aresubject to change. Some events on this programinvolve an element of walking.

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