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THE GREAT JOURNEY THROUGH EUROPE FEATURING A RIVER CRUISE AND THE GLACIER EXPRESS

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SWITZERLAND Basel Interlaken Berne Andermatt This extraordinary 11-day “Grand Tour” of Europe Geneva features an incredible combination of river, rail, lake and Matterhorn Zermatt mountain travel including five nights aboard the deluxe Amadeus Silver II. Journey through the Western heart Itinerary of the Continent through the Netherlands, Germany, June 6 to 16, 2019 France and , cruising the most scenic The Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland sections of the fabled Rhine River. Specially arranged guided excursions feature five great UNESCO World Day Heritage sites—explore Amsterdam’s storybook canals, 1 Depart the U.S. visit Cologne’s magnificent Gothic cathedral, cruise 2 Amsterdam, the Netherlands/Embark Amadeus Silver II through the heart of the Rhine River Valley, tour the lovely Alsatian city of Strasbourg and walk through 3 Cologne, Germany Berne’s Old Town. Also visit Germany’s medieval 4 Koblenz/Rüdesheim Rüdesheim and 13th-century Heidelberg Castle. Spend two nights each in Lucerne and Zermatt, 5 Mannheim for Heidelberg Switzerland; ride aboard three legendary railways— the Gornergrat Bahn for breathtaking views of the 6 Strasbourg, France Matterhorn, the Glacier Express from Andermatt to 7 Basel, Switzerland/Disembark ship/ Zermatt and the , the world’s steepest Berne/Interlaken/Lucerne cogwheel railway—and enjoy a scenic cruise on . Complement your journey with the 8 Lucerne for Mount Pilatus two‑night Amsterdam Pre-Program Option. 9 Lucerne/Andermatt for Glacier Express to Zermatt 10 Zermatt for Matterhorn 11 Zermatt/Geneva/Return to the U.S.

Itinerary is subject to change.

Matterhorn Heidelberg THE GREAT JOURNEY THROUGH EUROPE INCLUDED FEATURES ◆◆Eleven-day program, including a five‑night In Lucerne Rhine River cruise and four nights in the ◆◆Two nights in an ideally located hotel, , featuring three of the world’s great with breakfast each morning. train journeys. ◆◆Walking tour of historic, 12th-century Lucerne. In Amsterdam ◆◆Panoramic Mount Pilatus gondola ascent with ◆◆Private cruise along the city’s picturesque lunch at the summit, and the dramatic descent UNESCO World Heritage‑designated canals. aboard the Pilatus Railway, the world’s steepest On board the cogwheel train. exclusively chartered, ◆◆Scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne. deluxe Amadeus Silver II Experience one of the great rail journeys of the world ◆◆Five-night cruise from Amsterdam, from Andermatt to Zermatt aboard the legendary the Netherlands, to Basel, Switzerland, with Glacier Express, following a scenic transfer from port calls at Cologne, Koblenz, Rüdesheim Lucerne to Andermatt and lunch. and Mannheim for Heidelberg, Germany; In Zermatt and Strasbourg, France. ◆◆Two nights in the delightful chalet‑style ◆◆Air-conditioned, river-view Suite or Stateroom, Hotel Alex, with Swiss breakfast each morning. Amsterdam each with a private bathroom. ◆◆Two dinners with Swiss Rhône Valley wine in Pre-Program Option ◆◆All meals served at single seatings— the hotel. early‑risers’ coffee, buffet breakfast, ◆◆Rail journey aboard the scenic lunch, afternoon tea, four‑course dinner Gornergrat Bahn, one of the most picturesque The historic heart of Amsterdam, and late‑evening snack—featuring fine train rides in the world, for breathtaking views continental cuisine. of the great Matterhorn. laced with tree-shaded canals and ◆◆Complimentary wine and beer are served with ◆◆Farewell Reception. stately 16th- and 17th-century lunch and dinner. Enhanced Travel Services ◆◆Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship. ◆◆Transfers and luggage handling abroad if your merchant houses, is a UNESCO ◆◆Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with the World Heritage site and the perfect and Dinners. scheduled group transfer(s). ◆◆Cologne walking tour, including a visit to the ◆◆All excursions and visits, as outlined above, prelude to your Great Journey. magnificent Kölner Dom, a UNESCO World with experienced local guides. Visit the world-class Rijksmuseum Heritage site. ◆◆Gratuities to local guides and drivers on ◆◆Walking tour of picturesque Koblenz including included excursions and transfers. and enjoy a full-day excursion to the famous (German Corner), ◆◆Complimentary bottled water in your Suite or the quaint port towns of Edam, located at the of the Rhine and Stateroom aboard ship and on excursions. world-famous for its cheese, and Rivers. ◆◆Hospitality desk in the hotels and aboard ship. ◆◆ Cruise through the UNESCO World ◆◆Experienced Gohagan & Company Hoorn, one of the great historic Heritage‑designated Rhine Valley’s Travel Directors at your service. scenic Lorelei Passage. seafaring towns of the Golden Age. ◆◆ ◆◆ Complimentary use of an audio headset during Visit to the medieval town of Rüdesheim in the guided excursions. Accommodations are for two nights heart of the celebrated Rheingau, featuring a ◆◆ private tasting of local wines. Automatic $250,000 flight insurance policy in the deluxe RENAISSANCE ◆◆ th for each participant ticketed on flights by Excursion to Heidelberg’s 13 -century Gohagan & Company. AMSTERDAM HOTEL. hilltop castle ruins. ◆◆Walking tour of Strasbourg’s historic Grande Île (Grand Island) city center, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Scenic transfer from Basel to Lucerne, with a stop en route in Switzerland’s historic capital of Berne for a tour of its Old Town, with lunch in a traditional Bernese restaurant, followed by a stop in the idyllic village of Interlaken.

From $4695 per person, double occupancy (approximate land/cruise only) The Travel Program outlined here is subject to the features, final pricing and terms and conditions set forth in the published Travel Program brochure. PLEASE CONTACT: ADDIE NATALIE, 614.292.2372/800.852.TOUR (8687) OR [email protected]

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