Tulips & Castles on the Rhine 10 Day Tour Amsterdam to Frankfurt Departure: April 14, 2020 Early Booking Discount (by 1/31/2020): $100 OFF per person

Tour: 10 Days, 2 Countries: Holland & Germany Price: USD 2,650* per person + Air

Included: • Chinese (Mandarin) speaking Tour Escort • 8 nights hotels • All meals (8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 8 Dinners) • 1 bottle of mineral water per person, per day • Entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary • Headset system • Private motorcoach for transfers and tours • Group transfers on arrival & departure

DESTINATIONS & Highlights: AMSTERDAM Glass-Boat: cruise through the beautiful canals, UNESCO World Heritage Site. LISSE Keukenhof: 800 varieties of tulips at the world's largest flower gardens. ALKMAAR Cheese Market: largest and most famous cheese auction in Holland. Museum: open air museum village, see cultural heritage & maritime history. EMMELOORD Noordoostpolder: beautiful Northern Holland’s flower fields. GIETHOORN “Venice of the ”: thatched-roof houses, canals & wooden bridges. VOORHOUT Tulip Farm: walk the tulip fields, learn the tulip growing process. ROTTERDAM Innovative & impressive buildings: Pencil and Cube houses, Markthal Rotterdam. KINDERDIJK Windmill complex of nearly a thousand years, UNESCO World Heritage Site. MAASTRICHT Basilica of Saint Servatius: architecture mix of Romanesque, Baroque & Gothic styles. Bookstore Dominicanen: bookstore inside a medieval church. Cathedral: monument of Catholicism & Gothic architecture, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Farina Fragrance Museum: world’s oldest factory, the first KOBLENZ Deutsches Eck: where the Moselle river joins the Rhine Cable car: to the hills of Ehrenbreitstein Fortress for a panoramic view BOPPARD Rhine River Cruise: through the Rhine Gorge dotted with castles, UNESCO World Heritage Site RUDESHEIM Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet: largest collections of mechanical musical instruments

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ITINERARY Symbols: ★Admission included or inside visit.Outside photo stop ❶ 4/14 (TUE) Depart USA Included Meals N/A Accommodation On flight Depart from your hometown to Amsterdam, Holland. ❷ 4/15 (WED) Arrive Amsterdam, Holland Included Meals Welcome Dinner (Local specialty: Hotchpotch with Meatballs) Accommodation Hyatt Place Hotel Amsterdam Airport or similar Welcome to Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands (Holland), and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. Amsterdam is referred to as the "Venice of the North" due to its impressive architecture, more than 1,500 bridges and its large number of canals which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cycling is key to the city’s character, there are more bicycles in Amsterdam than permanent residents! Meet our representative at the main arrival hall for the group transfer to the hotel, for flights arriving at 4:45pm. For flights arriving at different times, please make your own arrangement to go to the hotel. Tonight, enjoy a ★Welcome Dinner, tasting the local specialty.

❸ 4/16 (THU) Amsterdam  Lisse (Keukenhof)  Amsterdam Included Meals Hotel Breakfast. Local Lunch. Chinese Dinner. Accommodation Hyatt Place Hotel Amsterdam Airport or similar Visit ★Keukenhof, known as the Garden of Europe, and one of the world's largest flower gardens. Over 7 million bulbs will bloom this spring, with a total of 800 varieties of tulips. Besides the spacious 32 hectares of flowers, you can enjoy the spectacular flower shows, surprising inspirational gardens, unique art and wonderful events.

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This afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of Amsterdam, featuring the main sights like the Dam Square, Royal Palace, Rijksmuseum, the Dutch national museum dedicated to arts and history and Bloemenmarkt, the world's only floating flower market, founded in 1862, with souvenir and fresh flowers shops. Take a ★glass- boat cruise through the beautiful canals of Amsterdam.

❹ 4/17 (FRI) Amsterdam  Alkmaar  Enkhuizen  Zwolle Included Meals Hotel Breakfast. Local Lunch. Local Dinner. Accommodation Zwolle 4* Hotel Journey to Alkmaar for the town’s main attraction, the 400-year-old ★Alkmaar Cheese Market, the largest and most famous of its kind. Dutch cheese farmers traditionally took their cheeses to the town's market square to sell them. Teams (vemen) of official guild cheese-porters (kaasdragers), identified by differently colored straw hats associated with their forwarding company, carried the farmers' cheese on barrows that weighed about 160 kilograms. Buyers sampled the cheeses and negotiated prices using a ritual system, called handjeklap, whereby buyers and sellers clapped each other's hands and shouted out prices. Once a price was agreed, porters carried the cheese to the weighing house (Waag) and weighed the cheese on a company scale. Later, enjoy a walking tour of this charming village. Continue on to the quaint village of Enkhuizen and explore the ★Zuiderzee Museum, devoted to preserving the cultural heritage and maritime history from the old Zuiderzee region. The museum village (open-air) was set up to mimic the architecture and atmosphere of villages around the former Zuiderzee. Most of the buildings are authentic—sometimes even transported in whole in a steel frame. A large variety of buildings are on display in the outdoor museum: windmill, lime kilns, fish-smoking house, steam laundry, drugstore, pharmacy, basket maker, blacksmith, cheese warehouse, school, and hairdresser's, amongst others. The harbor is a replica of its layout on Marken before enlargement there. Some aspects of local Zuiderzee history are also on display with typical old Dutch activities, like old games, building clog boats, and demonstrations of ancient crafts such as rope-making, cooperage, basket making and herring smoking. The indoor museum consists of a string of 17th century buildings and displays boats from the region’s rich fishing industry and artifacts from the cultural past, including paintings, furniture and traditional locally worn costumes ('klederdracht').

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❺ 4/18 (SAT) Zwolle ➔ Noordoostpolder ➔ Giethoorn ➔ Zwolle Included Meals Hotel Breakfast. Local Lunch. Local Dinner. Accommodation Zwolle 4* Hotel Drive through the beautiful Northern Holland’s flower fields in Noordoostpolder, a province of that was created when the Zuiderzee was reclaimed from the sea. Today, this large landmass is covered in flower bulb fields and is among the best places to experience tulip season. Next, head to Giethoorn, an idyllic village in Overijssel where countless thatched-roof houses and farms have been built on small peat islands connected by over 170 small wooden bridges. Take a ★boat trip on the canals of this Dutch Venice to see the gorgeous 18th and 19th-century farmhouses and pass under the many wooden bridges.

❻ 4/19 (SUN) Zwolle ➔ Voorhout ➔ Rotterdam Included Meals Hotel Breakfast. Chinese Lunch. Local Dinner. Accommodation Rotterdam 4* hotel Today visit a ★Tulip Farm and take a guided tour through the tulip fields, learn about the process from the bulb to the flower and have some free time to take pictures surrounded by the tulips, daffodils and hyacinths. Continue on to Rotterdam with a guided tour that includes sights such us the Oudehaven (Old Harbor) with the Witte Huis (White House), Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk (Church of Saint Laurence), and innovative residential buildings by architect Piet Blom, the Blaaktoren (Het Potlood = Pencil) and the Kijk-Kubus (Cube Houses), a true ICON since 1984. Explore the impressive ★Markthal Rotterdam, the first indoor market hall of the Netherlands. Besides having a shopping space of 1600 sq. m., Markthal also houses 228 apartments and a parking garage for over 1000 cars.

❼ 4/20 (MON) Rotterdam  Kinderdijk  Maastricht Included Meals Hotel Breakfast. Local Lunch. Local Dinner. Accommodation NH Hotel Maastricht or similar Visit the windmill complex of ★Kinderdijk. The ingenious system of windmills and pumping stations has been keeping the soil dry here for nearly a thousand years now, in a constant struggle between human brains and the power of the water. Visitors come from all across the world to experience this unique piece of history for themselves. Since Kinderdijk is a monument to the history of humankind, it was officially included as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.

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Proceed to Maastricht for a city tour, including views like the Hells Gate (Helpoort), Basilica of Our Lady, St Servaas bridge, Saint Jan’s Church (Sint Janskerk), Vrijthof and marvel at the ★Basilica of Saint Servatius’ awe- inspiring hybrid architecture: a mix of Romanesque, Baroque and Gothic styles. The remains of Saint Servatius are in the Treasury, and pilgrims have traveled to Maastricht to visit the tomb of Saint Servatius for centuries. Visit the most beautiful bookstore in the world, the ★Bookstore Dominicanen, a bookstore selling diverse Dutch & English titles amid the stone vaults of a medieval church.

❽ 4/21 (TUE) Maastricht  Cologne  Koblenz Included Meals Hotel Breakfast. Lunch (Local specialty: Pork Knuckle & Kolsh Beer). Local Dinner. Accommodation Diehls Hotel Koblenz or similar Take a guided walk of Cologne to admire the Cologne Cathedral, a renowned monument of German Catholicism and Gothic architecture, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. See the thousands of love padlocks in Hohenzollern Bridge and the colorful houses in Fischmarkt. Visit the world’s oldest perfume factory still in existence and learn about its history at the ★Farina Fragrance Museum. Giovanni Maria Farina (German name: Johann Maria Farina) was an Italian-born perfumier from Germany who created the first Eau de Cologne in 1709. His subtle fragrance Eau de Cologne (Water of Cologne) became rapidly famous worldwide and in the 18th century was an indispensable accessory at all royal courts. Being the very first perfume of its kind on the market, the word "Cologne" quickly became a household name. Cologne refers to a perfume which is usually refreshingly light, unisex with a citrus-based head .

In Koblenz, see the Deutsches Eck, the headland where the Moselle river joins the Rhine, with the monumental equestrian statue of William I, first German Emperor, erected in 1897 in appreciation for his role in the unification of Germany. Take a ★cable car to the hills of Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, where you can have a panoramic view of the city and of the rivers.

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❾ 4/22 (WED) Koblenz  Rhine Cruise  Rüdesheim  Frankfurt Included Meals Hotel Breakfast. Lunch (Local specialty: Schnitzel & Rudesheimer coffee). Farewell Dinner. Accommodation Sheraton Hotel Offenbach or similar Take a Rhine river ★cruise through the Rhine Gorge, from Boppard to Bacharach, dotted with castles on both riverbanks. The entire valley is often called "The Romantic Rhine", and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002 for a unique combination of geological, historical, cultural and industrial reasons.

Upon arrival in Rüdesheim am Rhein, take a guided walk of this winemaking town. In the center, Drosselgasse is a narrow lane lined with shops, taverns and restaurants. Visit the unique ★Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet, containing one of the largest collections of mechanical musical instruments in Europe. You won’t believe your ears once you embark on a musical adventure into the world of historical automated instruments. See a vast collection, dating back three centuries, of fascinating musical instruments that function like computers, ranging from tiny, delicate music boxes to an enormous orchestrion. Tonight, say goodbye to your travel companions at the ★Farewell Dinner.

❿ 4/23 (THU) Frankfurt  USA Included Meals Hotel Breakfast. Accommodation N/A Today is time to bid farewell to your tour guide and new travel friends, as your memorable vacation comes to an end. Group transfer to the airport is available for flights departing at 10:30 am. For flights departing at different times, please make your own arrangement to go to the airport.

NOTE: This itinerary is for your reference only. Unikke Travel has the right to modify this itinerary without prior notice. The final itinerary will be provided to you prior to departure. Tour order may vary due to local weather, traffic or other unforeseen conditions, and our tour guides/escorts reserve the right to modify your itinerary when necessary.

TOUR PRICE: Double Occupancy: USD 2,650* per person + International Air Single Supplement: USD 700* per person

Early Booking Discount (by 1/31/2020): $100 OFF per person

*Minimum 20 or more passengers to guarantee departure

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Included in your escorted tour price: 1. Tour Guide: Chinese (Mandarin) speaking Tour Escort 2. Hotel Accommodations: 8 nights hotel. Hotel Accommodations are based on double occupancy (twin rooms). Triple occupancy may be available upon request, and may consist of a rollaway, cot, temporary bed or mattress in a twin room, and may not be comfortable for three adults. Single occupancy is subject to availability upon request, may be smaller than twin room, and single supplement applies. When the hotel listed in the itinerary is not available, a similar hotel category will be substituted without prior notice. Final confirmed hotel list will be provided in your Final Documents. 3. Meals: 8 Hotel Breakfasts, 7 Lunches (6 Local & 1 Chinese with 7 Dishes & 1 Soup), 8 Dinners (7 Local & 1 Chinese with 7 Dishes & 1 Soup) 4. Water: 1 bottle of mineral water per person, per day 5. Sightseeing: We will follow the original itinerary as accurately as possible, but the final arrangement will be determined by the local tour escort/ guide, based on local circumstances which may be beyond our control. 6. Headsets: Tourist headphone system throughout the tour. 7. Admissions / Entrance Fees: As indicated in the itinerary. 8. Ground Transportation: Private chartered motor coach for transfers and tours. 9. Transfers: Included on arrival and departure dates if your flights match the group air schedule, arriving at 4:45 pm and departing at 10:30 am. For flights arriving or departing at different times from the group, please make your own arrangement for transportation.

Not included in your escorted tour price: 1. Airfare, seat assignment, baggage fees. 2. Porterage fees. 3. Passports, travel documents, visas or other fees. 4. Gratuities to the tour escort, local guides, assistants, drivers, restaurants, etc. 5. Any expenses due to deviation, delay or changes of schedule beyond Unikke Travel’s control. 6. Default of any third parties. 7. Travel insurance (highly recommended to protect your vacation investment). 8. Personal expenses and anything else not listed in the itinerary.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Reservations and Payments Payment of the tour indicates acceptance of our Terms and Conditions. Payments by check. Credit cards not accepted. 1. Deposit: USD 200 per person. Reservation is subject to cancellation if the deposit is not received by Unikke Travel within 7 days after booking. 2. Final payment: due 60 days prior to departure date. Payment in full is required at time of booking for reservations made less than 60 days prior to departure date. If your payment is not received by the due date, the reservation is subject to cancellation and deposit will be forfeited.

Handling and Revision Fees A fee of $35 per person will be charged for any change made after your booking is confirmed. Any changes risk the loss of space or increased fares. Name changes or corrections will be treated as a cancellation of air; all normal air cancellation fees will apply (up to 100%). A change of travel date or itinerary within 75 days of departure will be treated as a cancellation and new booking; regular cancellation fees apply. Bookings made within 15 days of departure incur special handling fees.

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Passenger Cancellation & Cancellation Fees Written notice of cancellation must be received by Unikke Travel either by mail, fax, or email.

The following penalties (per person) will be assessed when you cancel your reservation: • Up to 60 days prior to arrival: no charge • 59-45 days prior to arrival: $200 plus Air ticket penalty*. • 44-30 days prior to arrival: $700 plus Air ticket penalty*. • 29-15 days prior to arrival: $1,200 plus Air ticket penalty*. • 14 days prior to arrival or no show: 100% of total price plus Air ticket penalty*. * Air Ticket penalty depends on airlines cancellation policy, which can be up to 100%

In addition to the above stated cancellation charges, if tickets for airlines, cruises or trains have already been issued or final confirmation has been received at the time of cancellation (regardless of number of days prior to departure), you will be assessed an additional airline, cruise line, or train cancellation penalty (up to 100%) and service charge according to the supplier’s rules and regulations.

Should a passenger sharing a room cancel, the remaining passenger(s) will be charged for a single (or twin share) room.

Unikke Travel reserves the right to issue airline tickets at any time after receipt of your deposit.

Refunds for Unused Services No refunds will be made for unused services once travel has commenced. If you leave your vacation early due to illness, you must obtain a medical certificate in support of any insurance claim. We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a program, including but not limited to, missed meals or sightseeing. Employees of any domestic or overseas service supplier are not authorized to indicate or make refunds without respect to Unikke Travel's stated Terms and Conditions.

Escorted Tour Cancellation Unikke Travel reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. We will try to rebook the same or a similar vacation and, where flights have been confirmed by us, we will attempt to confirm an air schedule for the new dates, subject to availability. If there is a difference in cost, it will be at the passenger's expense. If the alternative trip is not accepted within 7 days, we will refund all monies paid to Unikke Travel and will be under no further obligation or liability. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure, Unikke Travel's only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the booking. Unikke Travel is not liable for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations or any cancellation penalties incurred on any other travel arrangements including air tickets purchased separately. If purchasing a non-refundable air ticket, please make sure your Travel Agent explains the difficulties associated with these. Unikke Travel cannot be held responsible for any change/cancellation penalties associated with non-refundable airfares.

Visas & Passports All passengers traveling internationally are required to have a passport. Passports must be valid for at least six (6) months beyond the conclusion of your trip. It is recommended that you have a minimum of three blank pages in your passport when traveling, as many countries require blank pages.

You are responsible for obtaining and paying for all visas and entry documents, for meeting all health and other requirements, and for any documents required by the laws, regulations, orders, and/or requirements of

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the countries you will visit. Multiple-entry visas are required for some vacations. It is your responsibility to verify all visa and passport requirements.

Non-U.S. citizens must consult with appropriate consulates to determine if any visas are needed.

Unikke Travel is not responsible for providing you with specific visa and passport information or documentation, for any fees associated with obtaining these documents, and we cannot accept liability for any passenger who is refused entry onto any transportation or into any country due to failure of the passenger to carry correct documentation.

The process of obtaining a visa and/or passport can take up to three months or more. Some government agencies in foreign countries require us to collect and pass on certain personal and other details related to you, including but not limited to government-issued identification and passport details. If you fail to supply the details as requested, fully and accurately, your trip may be interrupted or cancelled. There are no refunds for failure to provide documentation or failure to provide documentation by the time required.

Physical Fitness Please consult with your physician regarding your wellness and ability to travel long distances, as some locations and sightseeing activities require extensive standing, sitting or walking.

When visiting high-altitude destinations or countries that require vaccination, you should discuss the trip with your physician prior to departing the United States.

Any physical or mental disability must be noted at the time of reservation. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the special needs travelers, but we are not responsible in the event we are unable to do so. We cannot provide individual assistance to a tour member for walking, getting on/off tour buses and other transportation vehicles, or other personal needs. A qualified travel companion must accompany travelers who need assistance.

Final Documents Documents are mailed approximately 2 weeks prior to departure.

Smoking Policy There is a non-smoking policy on all of our transportation. Cruise ships have a non-smoking policy, except where permitted in designated areas of the open decks.

Weather Information: ( Apr. °F ) Temperature Average Average High Average Low City Amsterdam 47 53 40 Rotterdam 47 53 39 Maastricht 47 54 39 Cologne 47 56 38 Koblenz 48 57 39 Rudesheim 49 57 40 Frankfurt 48 56 39

Updated 1/3/20

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