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April 8-18, 2021 FAITH | FELLOWSHIP | TRAVEL | 2021 Experience Journey to Prague,the Dresden,E and BerlinLBE April 8-18, 2021 41780 W SIX MILE ROAD, SUITE 1OO, NORTHVILLE, MI 48168 P: 866.558.0005 | F: 313.565.3621 | CTSCENTRAL.NET READY TO SEE THE WORLD? PRICING STARTS AT $4,699 PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY PRICE REFLECTS A $100 PER PERSON EARLY BOOKING SAVINGS FOR DEPOSITS RECEIVED BEFORE JULY 31, 2020 & A $160 PER PERSON DISCOUNT FOR TOURS PAID ENTIRELY BY E-CHECK LEARN MORE & BOOK ONLINE: WWW.CTSCENTRAL.NET/FAITHFELLOWSHIPTRAVEL-BELCZAK-ELBECRUISE-202104 QUESTIONS? VISIT CTSCENTRAL.NET TO BROWSE OUR FAQ’S OR CALL 866.468.1420 TO SPEAK TO A RESERVATIONS SPECIALIST. \[ Day 1: Thursday, April 8 - Depart USA Overnight flights from Detroit to Prague, Czech Republic. Day 2: Friday, April 9 – Arrive Prague, Czech Republic Arrive in Prague and transfer to your hotel. Check in to your hotel and enjoy a brief orientation tour (time permitting, pending final flight times). The remainder of the day will be at leisure to explore Prague, on your own. Dinner on own and overnight in Prague. Day 3: Saturday, April 10 - Prague, Czech Republic After breakfast, enjoy a walking tour of Prague, the “City of a Hundred Spires.” After exploring Old Town, have time on your own. Then ride to visit Hradčany to see Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral. Remainder of day and evening at leisure. Celebrate Sunday Vigil Mass. Overnight in Prague. Day 4: Sunday, April 11 – Prague, Czech Republic | Embark Ship Enjoy your final morning in Prague at leisure, or join an optional excursion to discover the city’s rich Jewish heritage in the Josefov Quarter. This afternoon, continue to Děčín to embark on your ship. Day 5: Monday, April 12 - Saxon Switzerland, Germany After breakfast, dock at the spa town of Bad Schandau. From here we make our way to the famous rock tower known as the Bastei (bastion), formed by water a million years ago, to enjoy stunning panoramic views of the Elbe. Return on board for lunch and afternoon cruising through the magnificent, soaring rock formations of the Saxon Switzerland region. Day 6: Tuesday, April 13 - Dresden, Germany After breakfast, disembark in Dresden, nicknamed “Florence on the Elbe.” Enjoy a visit to the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister (Old Masters Picture Gallery) to view some of the world’s great masterpieces, including works by Raphael, Vermeer, Rubens and Rembrandt. Continue, on foot, to see Zwinger Palace, Semper Opera House and the Frauenkirche (Cathedral of Our Lady) with its distinctive bell-shaped dome that survived World War II bombings but collapsed the following day. Later, it was rebuilt. Alternatively, enjoy more of Dresden on one of our optional tours. Select a full-day excursion and visit Dresden’s baroque castles, sweeping wine estates and opulent palace, once home to royal and lavish banquets. Or, you can visit car manufacturing giant Volkswagen, and gain Working World insight during a tour of their state-of- the-art-facility. Dinner is served on board your ship; after, feel free to enjoy Dresden’s many charms and attractions as we remain docked until early morning. Day 7: Wednesday, April 14 - Meissen, Germany This morning, arrive in Meissen and stop in at the Meissenware factory, producer of fine porcelain since the early 1700s. Discover how this trademarked porcelain is created by hand, then tour the museum. Continue on to Castle Hill for a walking tour through Old Town. Return to your ship for lunch and an afternoon departure. Later, arrive in Torgau with its remarkable Renaissance houses. Your ship remains docked overnight. Day 8: Thursday, April 15 - Wittenberg, Germany Follow in Martin Luther’s footsteps to view many of Wittenberg’s historic landmarks. Tour inside Luther’s House and St. Marien’s Church, where he preached. See the Castle Church where Luther posted his “95 Theses”; then enjoy free time. Return to your ship for dinner and a leisurely evening. Your ship remains docked overnight. Day 9: Friday, April 16 - Disembark Ship | Potsdam, Germany Disembark and travel to Potsdam. Tour Sanssouci Palace, a perfect example of German rococo architecture, built by Prussian king Frederick the Great in the 18th century. Built as a summer retreat, it became his personal sanctuary and place to relax in the company of his beloved dogs. Wander through the rooms of the elegant palace and stroll through the magnificent gardens. Enjoy free time and lunch on your own, then transfer to your hotel in Berlin in the afternoon. Day 10: Saturday, April 17 - Berlin, Germany After breakfast, enjoy a panoramic tour of the vibrant German capital, which has seen its fair share of dramatic changes in the last century. See the Reichstag with its spectacular glass dome, the historic Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie and many other iconic sites. Celebrate Sunday Vigil Mass. Spend the remainder of the afternoon at leisure exploring Berlin. This evening, enjoy a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant. Day 11: Sunday, April 18 - Return to USA Check out of the hotel and transfer to the Berlin Airport for return flights home. = Breakfast | = Lunch | = Dinner PRAGUE MEISSEN BERLIN LEARN MORE & BOOK ONLINE: WWW.CTSCENTRAL.NET/FAITHFELLOWSHIPTRAVEL-BELCZAK-ELBECRUISE-202104 CABIN PRICING TOUR INCLUSIONS Standard E: $4,699* • Round trip scheduled commercial air from Detroit to Prague, returning from Berlin through Viking Cruises (includes fuel surcharges * French Balcony C: $5,299 and government-imposed fees of $300 as of 1/29/2020; final amount Veranda B: $5,499* subject to change) • Round trip group airport transfers from Plymouth, MI to DTW for those * Veranda A: $5,599 passengers with group airfare *Pricing is per person, • Airport transfers in Europe for those passengers purchasing double occupancy, and the group airfare reflects an e-Check and early booking discount. • Nine (9) nights’ accommodations: Two (2) nights in Prague, Two (2) nights in Berlin, Five (5) nights onboard the Viking Beyla UPGRADES • Daily meals onboard (breakfast, lunch and dinner) PREMIUM PLUS • Beer, wine, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner onboard + $300 PP AIRFARE • 24-hour specialty coffees, teas, and bottled water while on ship SILVER SPIRITS + $110 PP • One complimentary shore excursion through Viking in every port of call only on cruise BEVERAGE PACKAGE portion • Breakfast daily and 1 dinner in Berlin while staying in hotels • Wi-Fi onboard SINGLE SUPPLEMENT On request only, subject to • Port taxes and fees availability • Arrangements of two (2) Masses and donations in unique and historical churches LAND ONLY REDUCTION - $500 per person YOUR TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE TRAVEL PROTECTION: • Gratuities for shipboard staff, tour guides, and bus drivers which must be CANCEL FOR ANY REASON paid prior to departure (approx. $18 per day) (“CFAR”) TRAVEL PROTECTION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED SEE • Checked airfare baggage fees, if applicable TRAVEL INSURED LINK: • Meals not specifically identified HTTPS://WWW.TRAVELINSURED.COM • Beverages with meals unless specified ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? 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