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Cruise in a group of 38-45 aboard our privately owned 140-passenger ships Romance of the Rhine & Mosel Belgium: Antwerp • The Netherlands: Willemstad, Kinderdijk, Nijmegen • Germany: Bonn, Cochem, Trier, Bernkastel, Boppard, Speyer • France: Strasbourg • Switzerland: Basel

$ $ 16 days from 5895 15 days from 4395 with international airfare River Cruise only from Dulles

NETHERLANDS Nijmegen Willemstad

Bruges R ITINERARY OVERVIEW ENGLAND Antwerp h i Bonn (Optional n GERMANY Extension) e Brussels JUNE 25, 2020 BELGIUM Cochem Koblenz

l e Boppard s CZECH o M REPUBLIC Day 1 • Depart U.S. LUXEMBOURG Speyer Bernkastel FRANCE Trier Day 2-3 • Antwerp, Belgium

Arrival/ Embark ship Departure Strasbourg Optional Extension Port Antwerp Cruise Route Motor Route Included Tour Antwerp Total Cruising 854 miles Distance (1378 km) Basel AUSTRIA Lucerne Day 4-5 • The Netherlands (Optional Extension) SWITZERLAND ITALY Ports Willemstad • Kinderdijk • Nijmegen IT’S INCLUDED Included Tours Delta Works • Kinderdijk Windmills • Nijmegen International airfare, airport transfers, government taxes, fees, and airline fuel surcharges, unless you choose to make your own air arrangements Optional Tour Delta Works Accommodations for 14 nights aboard a private river ship with wireless Internet access in Day 6-12 • Germany all common areas and cabins Ports Bonn • Cochem • Trier • Bernkastel • Speyer ALL meals: Daily breakfasts, 13 lunches, 14 dinners—including 1 meal in a local restaurant—plus all onboard house beer, wine, and soft drinks Included Tours Bonn • Cochem • Trier • Bernkastel • Boppard • Speyer 13 included tours with personal headsets and 6 Exclusive Discovery Series events— Optional Tours Luxembourg • Operation Market Garden discussion • Germany: A Nation of Immigrants discussion • Marksburg Castle European Union discussion • Winery visit and tasting • Home-Hosted Visit • Switzerland Today discussion Day 13-14 • Strasbourg, France Port Strasbourg Local Program Directors, a Grand Circle Cruise Line exclusive: These dedicated experts are with you and your group of 38-45 travelers from beginning to end to provide Included Tour Strasbourg insider’s knowledge and the perspective that will enrich your experience Day 15 • Basel, Switzerland Gratuities for local guides and motorcoach drivers Port Basel All port charges Included Tour Basel Baggage handling for 1 piece of luggage per person, including tips Day 16 • Basel • Return to U.S. Disembark ship 5% Frequent Traveler Credit toward your next trip—an average of $281

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Group Size • Travelers using walkers, crutches, or • Travel by 140-passenger river • This trip has a group size of 38-45 other mobility aids must travel with ship, 47-seat coach, street travelers with a local Program a companion who can assist them car, small boat, and tram Director exclusive to Grand Circle • We reserve the right for Program • Changes in water-level depths may Directors to restrict participation, require adjustments to your itinerary Pacing or in some circumstances send • 15 days, with 14 nights travelers home, if their limitations Climate aboard a river ship impact the group’s experience • Daytime temperatures range from 45-74°F during cruising season Terrain & Transportation Physical Requirements • June-August are the warmest months • Uneven walking surfaces, including • Walk 2 miles unassisted and • March and November weather can be unpaved paths, hills, stairs, and participate in 2-3 hours of physical unpredictable and change quickly activities each day, including stairs cobblestones, which can be slick in wet or colder condition • Not accessible for travelers using wheelchairs or scooters

YOUR ITINERARY

DAY 1 Depart U.S. ship’s crew over a Captain’s Welcome DAY 5 Nijmegen Drink and Dinner. DAY 2 Brussels, Belgium • After breakfast, enjoy an Exclusive B,L,D—Private Grand Circle River Ship Antwerp • Embark ship Discovery Series discussion with local residents about the area’s involvement Arrive in Brussels today, where you’ll DAY 4 Willemstad • Optional in the daring World War II military be met and assisted with your transfer Delta Works tour • Kinderdijk maneuver, Operation Market Garden. to the pier in Antwerp. Here, embark This morning, enjoy time for indepen- Then, set off for a walking tour your ship, joining your fellow travelers, dent exploration. of 2,000-year-old Nijmegen—the including those from the Bruges, Or, learn the fascinating story behind the Netherlands’ oldest city. Built on Belgium extension. Delta Works Flood Control Project, estab- seven hills overlooking the Waal River, The balance of the day is at leisure, and lished to ensure that floods like the 1953 Nijmegen was heavily damaged during you can head out on an orientation walk disaster—which claimed thousands of the Second World War. Remarkably, the of the nearby area with your Program lives—never happen again on an optional historic town center emerged unscathed, Director. In the early evening, gather for morning tour. Built over 32 years for and today provides a striking contrast to your first Port Talk—a nightly briefing $6.5 billion, the project complements the newer architecture surrounding it. from your Program Director designed to the ecosystem and protects a vast area of After free time to explore further, return prepare you for the next day’s activities. lowlands. Discover the scale and sophis- to your ship for an onboard lunch and D—Private Grand Circle River Ship tication of the project, one of the “Seven dinner. Wonders of the Modern World.” DAY 3 Antwerp • Willemstad, B,L,D—Private Grand Circle River Ship the Netherlands Following lunch onboard, visit world- renowned Kinderdijk to witness its 19 DAY 6 Bonn, Germany Get to know Antwerp, Belgium’s windmills, a UNESCO World Heritage Site This morning, set off on a walking tour second-largest city, and a major diamond built around 1740. Holland is known for of Bonn’s Old Town that includes the center, on a morning walking tour. Stroll its windmills, and nowhere will you find Baroque City Hall, Romanesque basilica, through Old Town, visiting the landmark more than near this little village. and Beethoven’s memorial. Continue Grote Markt, a square surrounded by 16th- B,L,D—Private Grand Circle River Ship your explorations on your own, before century guild houses, and Town Hall. returning to the ship for an Exclusive The afternoon is yours to further discover the city on your own. Tonight, meet the

Robert Huley Reservations & Information 1-800-221-2610 www.gct.com/sab2020 Discovery Series Germany: A Nation of France, and Germany—and its everyday DAY 14 Riquewihr • Strasbourg Immigrants discussion. language, Letzebuergesch, symbolized the After breakfast, discover Riquewihr on national identity. B,L,D—Private Grand Circle River Ship a walking tour. Then we’ll return to B,L,D—Private Grand Circle River Ship Strasbourg and board the ship for lunch. DAY 7 Cochem This evening, enjoy a Farewell Drink and This morning, disembark in Cochem to DAY 10 Bernkastel Captain’s Farewell Dinner as you cruise visit Reichsburg Castle, which was con- Set off on a morning walking tour of toward Basel. verted into a summer home in 1868 for Bernkastel, a storybook local divided by Louis Ravene, a Berlin entrepreneur, the Mosel from its sister town, Kues, Please note: In the event of unforeseen cir- and is now owned by the city. Take a which sits on the opposite bank. After cumstances (traffic issues, special events, scenic drive up from the river valley to your introduction to Bernkastel’s half- etc.), walking tour of Riquewihr will take the top of the rocky hill on which the timbered houses and petite shops, you’ll place in Kaysersberg instead. castle is perched. Explore both the exte- have free time to explore on your own. B,L,D—Private Grand Circle River Ship rior and interior, and then enjoy time on Following lunch onboard, you’ll head to your own in Cochem before returning to one of the town’s most famous wineries DAY 15 Basel, Switzerland the ship. for an Exclusive Discovery Series visit Explore Switzerland’s second-largest B,L,D—Private Grand Circle River Ship to see its inner workings—and sample a city on a morning walking tour. The few vintages. afternoon is yours to pursue your own DAY 8 Trier B,L,D—Private Grand Circle River Ship interests. This evening, partake in an After breakfast, partake in an informative Exclusive Discovery Series discussion onboard Exclusive Discovery Series dis- DAY 11 Boppard • Optional Marksburg about Switzerland Today. cussion about the European Union. Then Castle tour B,L,D—Private Grand Circle River Ship disembark your ship for a walking tour This morning, explore the historic streets of Trier. Learn about Trier’s history and of Boppard—a UNESCO World Heritage DAY 16 Basel • Disembark ship • explore its ancient ruins featuring the Site—on a morning walking tour. Return to U.S. second-century Porta Nigra (Black Gate), Or, join an optional outing to Marksburg Disembark in Basel after breakfast and once the gate of a Roman fortress, and Castle, one of the most beautiful palaces transfer to the airport for your flight the famous Basilica built by Constantine situated on the hills that line the Rhine home. Or, begin your optional extension around AD 310. River. Return to town for a walking tour to Lucerne, Switzerland. of Boppard before rejoining your fellow Cap off your morning excursions with B travelers for lunch onboard. Then, enjoy an included lunch at a local restau- an afternoon of scenic cruising. rant before taking the rest of the day to pursue your own interests. B,L,D—Private Grand Circle River Ship Dinner is aboard the ship this evening. DAY 12 Speyer • Home-Hosted Visit Please note: It is not always possible to dock Disembark this morning for a in Trier, so we sometimes dock in Riol or walking tour of Speyer—and witness its Schweich. If that happens, you will be trans- striking Romanesque cathedral. Then, ferred to Trier by bus and all program fea- join a local family for an Exclusive tures will remain as scheduled. Discovery Series Home-Hosted Visit, B,L,D—Private Grand Circle River Ship which will give you a glimpse into everyday German life as you share some DAY 9 Trier • Scenic cruise • Optional homemade treats. Luxembourg tour B,L,D—Private Grand Circle River Ship Enjoy a relaxing day of cruising, basking MAXIMIZE YOUR in riverside views of one of the most DAY 13 Strasbourg, France DISCOVERIES & VALUE scenic sections of the Mosel River. Discover Strasbourg on a walking tour Or, join a full-day optional excursion along the city’s famed canals. Continue OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS to Luxembourg, the tiny country whose exploring on your own using an included all with FREE Single Supplements territory is comprised of less than 1,000 complimentary public transportation Bruges, Belgium square miles. This constitutional monar- pass. 3 nights pre-trip from $895 chy, officially titled the Grand Duchy of B,L,D—Private Grand Circle River Ship Luxembourg, is located between Belgium, Lucerne, Switzerland 4 nights post-trip from $845

Robert Huley Reservations & Information 1-800-221-2610 www.gct.com/sab2020 M/S RIVER HARMONY

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• Dining room with single, open seating: Enjoy • Sun Deck: Sit outside and enjoy the view as your ship regionally-inspired cuisine in your ship’s glides past the European countryside. dining room. • English-speaking crew: Our staff is dedicated to your • Bar & lounge: Relax with friends old and new. comfort, and all shipboard announcements are made in English. • Complimentary beverages: Enjoy house beer and house wine—as well as soft drinks—at any time of • Smoking/non-smoking: Smoking is not permitted day while onboard. indoors, but is permitted on the Sun Deck. • Complimentary wireless Internet access: Connect • Shipboard security: State-of-the-art shipboard online in cabins and common areas. Please note: radar ensures safe navigation at night and in low Wireless Internet access may be limited at certain points visibility; safe docking space; onboard security staff; throughout your River Cruise. state-of-the-art fire safety system; and secured entryway doors.

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TRIP EXPERIENCE TRIP ITINERARY PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Watch travelers visit Cochem Castle Get more information about your Learn why Speyer is Johannes and sample wines during a vineyard detailed itinerary, like optional Bauer’s favorite place and hear his tour in Bernkastel, Germany. tours, Exclusive Discovery Series insights into the abundant history events, and more. along the Rhine and Mosel Rivers.

Romance of the Good Buy Plan Rhine & Mosel The earlier you pay, the more you save Here's how you'll save with our exclusive Good Buy Plan (based on a trip price of $5,500 per person) DECK Months That You Pay in Full Prior Guarantee A Serenada A $5795 to Your Final Payment Due Date Your Price Savings Savings Serenade Deck B $5595 (90 days prior to your departure date) and Receive: Per Person: Per Couple: (Top Deck w/balcony) 9 months or more 7.5% $412 $825 C Sonata Deck $5195 (Middle Deck w/picture window) D $5095 8 months 6% $330 $660 E Cantata Deck $4995 7 months 5% $275 $550 (Middle Deck w/picture window) F $4895 6 months 4% $220 $440 G Prelude Deck $4695 (Lower Deck w/small window) 5 months 3% $165 $330 H $4395 4 months through final payment $50 off $50 $50 due date Depart from: JUNE 25, 2020 Dulles $1500 Good Buy Plan savings is calculated based on total reservation cost Additional departure cities are available. Call for details. For more information, visit www.gct.com/gbd

GOVERNMENT TAXES AND FEES The following government taxes and fees are now included in your airfare price. Government and other authority taxes and fees: September 11th Security Fee of up Deposit: $500 per person. to $2.50 USD applies per passenger, per flight segment (maximum charge per trip—$5.00 USD one- Single Supplement: $745. Single accommodations are limited. To avoid the way, $10.00 USD round trip). A flight segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing.Passenger single supplement, ask about our Roommate Matching Service. Facility Charge (PFC) of up to $18 per passenger. Federal Domestic Flight Segment Fee of up to $3.70 USD applies per passenger, per flight segment (defined as a takeoff and a landing).U.S. or International Departure and Arrival Charges of up to $200 USD may apply depending on itinerary. On select itineraries that include the purchase of a pre- and/or post-trip extension, U.S. or interna- tional departure and arrival charges of up to $300 USD may apply. Call for details. Standard Terms & Robert Huley Conditions can be found on the web at www.gct.com/tc.

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