Tulip Time on Jewels of the RhineSwitzerland • France • Germany • the Netherlands

Tour Dates: April 10 - 20, 2020

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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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Cologne

KoblenzCochem

MannheimHeidelberg

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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

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Seven nights accommodations aboard an

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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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

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FREE AIRFARE out of Syracuse ($1,400) when reservations are made by August 31st, 2019.

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