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Jewels of the Rhine Departure Date: October 10, 2020 the Netherlands • Germany • France • Switzerland FREE AIRFARE See back for details 11 DAY RIVER CRUISE HOLIDAY Including two nights in Lucerne, Switzerland Travel Time Travel Agency

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Jewels of the RhineDeparture Date: October 10, 2020

the Netherlands • Germany • France • Switzerland

FREEAIRFARE

See back for details

11 DAY RIVER CRUISE HOLIDAYIncluding two nights in Lucerne, Switzerland

Travel Time Travel Agency

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Jewels of the Rhine11 Days • 23 Meals Enjoy a relaxing and inspiring cruise onthe Romantic Rhine, Europe's longest river. Travel onboarda modern luxurious ship, visiting iconic ports of call, sampling incredible cuisine, and absorbing the local cultureand atmosphere.

CRUISE AND HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONSDays Two through Eight – Aboard an Emerald Waterways Star-ShipDays Nine and Ten – TBA, Lucerne, Switzerland

Pre cruise hotel stays available in Amsterdam. Call for details.

DAY 1 – Depart the USA Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Amsterdam, the Nether-lands.

DAY 2 – Amsterdam, the NetherlandsWelcome to Amsterdam, a fascinating 700-year-old city of pictur-esque canals, world class museums, theatres and cafés. You will bemet and transferred from the airport to your Emerald Waterwaysluxury river cruise ship. This evening, join your fellow travelers fordinner onboard. Your Cruise Director will also conduct a port talk toreview the activities and itinerary for the days ahead. Meal: D

DAY 3 – AmsterdamThis morning you can choose to enjoy a glass top canal boat tourthrough Amsterdam’s canals OR a guided bike tour. Return to theship for your first day cruising through the Dutch countryside, passing windmills and sailing through locks towards the Rhine River.Tonight, the Captain will be delighted to host a gala dinner. Meals: B, L, D

EmeraldACTIVE: Guided Bike Tour

DAY 4 – Cologne, GermanyCruise along the Rhine River to Cologne. Founded by the Romans,the city is one of Germany's oldest and famous for its magnificentWorld–Heritage listed gothic Cathedral. After lunch onboard, joinyour local guide for an included walking tour of the Old Town, withfree time for exploring. Cologne is one of Germany's largest andmost modern cities largely due to a rebuilding plan post WWII, andhas many museums and galleries. Meals: B, L, D

DiscoverMORE: Football Stadium Tour (extra expense)

DAY 5 – Koblenz, GermanyCruise to the 2000-year-old town of Koblenz, situated at the conflu-ence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers. Enjoy a tour of Koblenz andvisit the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress on the opposite side of the river.This fortress was part of the Prussian defense against the French inthe 19th century and later used as a headquarters for the Americanmilitary during WWII. This afternoon, sail through the spectacular

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 Seven-nights in a suite or stateroom of your choiceE First-class service by an English-speaking crewE All gratuities included once aboard shipE Shore excursions with English-speaking local guidesE Visits to UNESCO World Heritage SitesE Personal listening device for shore excursionsE All meals included onboardE Variety of international cuisineE Complimentary regional wines, beer and soft drinks with onboard lunches and dinnersE Complimentary bottled water in your stateroomE Complimentary WiFi onboardE Complimentary bicycles onboard for use ashoreE All port charges includedE Two-night hotel stay and touring in LucerneE $55 in Mayflower Money

Lovely canals grace Amsterdam, the Netherlands

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Rhine Gorge. Pass countless medieval castles and vineyards liningthe shores of this section of the river, with photo opportunitiesaround every bend. See the infamous Lorelei statue and Pfalzgrafen-stein Castle, built on an island in the middle of the river as a me-dieval toll station. Meals: B, L, D

DiscoverMORE: Moselle & Cochem (Reichsburg) Castle Visit (extra expense)NOTE: you can choose either the included tour of Koblenz OR the DiscoverMORE option, as both tours operate at the same time.

DAY 6 – Mannheim / Heidelberg, GermanyContinue upstream to the town of Mannheim, located at the conflu-ence of the Rhine and Neckar Rivers. From there, you have the op-portunity to either visit the medieval town of Heidelberg includingthe impressive castle which overlooks the town, or take part on anactive hike to Heidelberg Hill. Meals: B, L, D

EmeraldACTIVE: Active Hike to Heidelberg HillEmeraldPLUS: Wine Tasting in Heidelberg

DAY 7 – Kehl / Strasbourg, FranceOnce docked in Kehl, transfer by coach across the river to Stras-bourg, the capital of the Alsace region in France. Your guided walk-ing tour includes the Grande Île - the historical city center andUNESCO World Heritage Site. Known for its medieval black andwhite timber framed buildings, old tanning houses, baroque sand-stones buildings, canals and river locks, the city’s star attraction isthe cathedral, dominating the main square. Meals: B, L, D

EmeraldPLUS: Guided Tour of Strasbourg

DAY 8 – BreisachOn today’s adventure, visit a typical Black Forest village, full ofcharm, cuckoo clocks and other German specialties. Alternatively,take part on a guided hike through some of the Black Forest trails.Meals: B, L, D

EmeraldACTIVE: Guided hike through some of the Black Forest trailsEmeraldPLUS: Black Forest Cake assembling presentation and tasting

DAY 9 – Basel to Lucerne, SwitzerlandAfter breakfast, disembark the ship in Basel and begin your Swiss ad-venture. Depart by coach to Lucerne, a picturesque town sur-

rounded by mountains and meadows. An included walking tourhighlights the city’s landmark - the famous 14th-century ChapelBridge. See the 17th-century Renaissance Town Hall and townsquares, all set amongst the beautiful backdrop of the Swiss Alps.The remainder of the day is at leisure. Meal: B

DAY 10 – Optional Excursion: Mt. PilatusYour last day is left free of planned activities. Explore on your own,or join the optional excursion to Mt. Pilatus – a mountain overlook-ing Lucerne that offers a unique alpine experience! This evening, gettogether for an included dinner at the hotel. Meals: B, D

DAY 11 – Lucerne / USABid ‘auf wiedersehen’ to Europe and return home with memories oflife enriching experiences from your cruise along the Rhine Riverand Swiss adventure. Meal: B

Itinerary is subject to change.

Visit the medieval town of Heidelberg Half-timbered houses line the streets of Strasbourg, France

Cross the Reuss River via the historic Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, Switzerland

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Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) for River Cruises - $429 per person (optional)This nonrefundable fee will provide a refund to you during the instance that you have to cancel yourtrip. The cancellation has to be for a covered reason (see Plan for details on coverage) and we have tobe notified at least one day prior to departure. If you must leave the tour early due to personal illnessor the illness or death of an immediate family member, TPP will provide a refund for any unused servicesafter the departure of the tour. Other benefits include medical expenses for illness and injury, emer-gency transportation, 24 hour hot line and lost or stolen baggage assistance. Return air transportationis included ONLY if your air tickets are purchased through Mayflower Cruises & Tours. Please review thePlan for details on coverage.

Cancellation Charges Without Traveler’s Protection Plan (TPP)• 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

Plan and benefits offered and administered by Trip Mate, Inc.

Pricing includes FREE roundtrip airfare forreservations booked by March 31, 2019.

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Travel Time Travel AgencyMindy Eveler(717) 855-2135

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Emerald Waterways Star-ShipBuilt: 2014-2017 Speed: 15.5 mph Staterooms: 80 Suites: 12 Length: 443 ft. Crew: 47

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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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Emerald Stateroom Riviera $4,149 add $2,699

Panorama Balcony Suite Vista $4,799 add $3,119

Panorama Balcony Suite Horizon $5,299 add $3,449

Grand Balcony Suite Horizon $5,749 N/A

Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite Horizon $6,599 N/A

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Mayflower Cruises & Tours’ Guaranteed Share Program is available on theRiviera, Vista, and Horizon Decks standard staterooms only.

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.