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AIRFARE See Back for Details FREE AIRFARE See back for details 11 DAY RIVER CRUISE HOLIDAY Including two nights in Lucerne, Switzerland Romantic Rhine and Mosel River Cruise Switzerland • France • Germany • the Netherlands September 11-21, 2019 Tour Dates: Cross the Reuss River via the historic Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, Switzerland Half-timbered houses line the streets of Strasbourg, France TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Romantic Rhine and 4 23 Meals (8 dinners, 6 lunches, and 9 breakfasts) 4 Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mosel River Cruise Mayflower 4 Included two-night stay and touring in Lucerne, Enjoy a relaxing and inspiring cruise on the Switzerland 11 Days • 23 Meals 4 International Cruise Director and Mayflower expert Romantic Rhine, Europe's longest river. We travel onboard our staff onboard exclusively chartered ship, visiting iconic ports of call, sampling 4 Cruise the Rhine and Mosel Rivers aboard our incredible cuisine, and absorbing the local atmosphere. exclusively chartered vessel, the MS Emerald Sun 4 Once onboard, unpack only once in your river view stateroom with a window for panoramic viewing 4 Shore excursions escorted by local English-speaking guides in Lucerne, Strasbourg, Koblenz, Cochem and Cologne NETHERLANDS 4 Amsterdam Narrated cruising through the UNESCO World Heritage Region of the Rhine River Valley 4 Rhine Explore Reichsburg Castle on an included excursion River 4 Cologne GERMANY Narrated canal cruise in Amsterdam 4 All meals included onboard with a variety of Koblenz international cuisines Cochem Rüdesheim 4 Four course lunches and dinners onboard, served with Mosel Mannheim River complimentary regional wines, beer and soft drinks FRANCE Heidelberg 4 Overnight Speyer Afternoon tea time and late evening snacks served Cruise Overnights 7 daily in the lounge Strasbourg Start City 4 Complimentary WiFi onboard 4 End City Enhanced touring experience with included audio Basel Visit Zurich headsets 4 Tour Route Walk-out balcony featured in the suites on Horizon Mt. Pilatus 2 Lucerne Cruise Route Deck SWITZERLAND 4 Optional Tour ‘Inside balcony’ with drop down window featured in the staterooms on the Horizon and Vista Decks 4 $55 in Mayflower Money CRUISE AND HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS LOCAL INSIGHTS Days Two and Three – Hotel Europe, Lucerne, Switzerland 4 Insightful presentation on the history of the Rhine River Days Four through Ten – Aboard the MS Emerald Sun 4 German entertainment onboard in Koblenz Pre or Post cruise hotel stays available in Amsterdam. Call for details. 4 Culinary demonstration by the ship's chef 4 Narrated canal cruise in Amsterdam Reichsburg Castle stands guard over Cochem, Germany Lovely canals grace Amsterdam, the Netherlands a stroll through the charming Old Quarter, narrow lanes and romantic squares of the DAY 1 – Depart the USA Today you’ll depart the USA on your “La Petite France,” with its typical Alsatian city center past some of the cultural monu- overnight flight to Zurich, Switzerland. half-timbered houses. The Main Square is ments, medieval churches and beautifully re- dominated by the magnificent gothic cathe- stored houses. Following dinner, enjoy a dral with carvings as delicate as any piece of special performance onboard by local Ger- DAY 2 – Zurich to Lucerne, Switzerland Upon arrival in Zurich, transfer to your hotel hand-made lace. man entertainers. Meals: B, L, D Meals: B, L, D in Lucerne to begin your Swiss adventure. The afternoon is at leisure for you to begin DAY 6 – Optional Excursion: DAY 8 – Cochem, Germany discovering your beautiful new surroundings. Rated as one of the prettiest villages along the Heidelberg This evening, join your Mayflower Cruise Di- A brief port call is made in Speyer for disem- Mosel, Cochem is best known for its fortified rectors and traveling companions for an in- barkation of the optional excursion to Hei- gates, pastel-colored or half-timbered build- cluded dinner at the hotel. delberg. Known as Germany’s oldest ings, Baroque towers and vintages of Mosel Meal: D university town, Heidelberg is also famous Riesling wine. Enjoy an included guided tour for the ruins of its red-walled 16th-century of the 19th-century Reichsburg Castle. DAY 3 – City Tour of Lucerne After breakfast, an included walking tour castle. The ship sails to Mannheim where Meals: B, L, D highlights the city’s landmark, the famous the optional excursion reboards. This 14th-century Chapel Bridge with its paint- evening the ship docks in Rüdesheim, one DAY 9 – Cologne, Germany ings of heroic town events, that crosses the of the Rhine’s most delightful towns. After While visiting 2,000-year-old Cologne, enjoy Reuss River. See the 17th-century Renais- dinner, enjoy your evening in port and stop an included walking tour to the town center sance Town Hall and town squares, all set in a beer hall or wine tavern along the lively and Domplatz – home of the magnificent amongst the beautiful backdrop of the Swiss Drosselgasse. cathedral which serves as the symbol of the Meals: B, L, D Alps. The remainder of the day is at your city. Relax onboard with an afternoon and leisure. evening sailing on the river. Meal: B DAY 7 – Rüdesheim and Koblenz Meals: B, L, D Rüdesheim is home to three medieval cas- tles and the town provides a fascinating look DAY 4 – Optional Excursion: Mt. Pilatus DAY 10 – Amsterdam, Holland Before departing for your ship in Basel, the through German history. This morning your Amsterdam boasts ornately gabled 16th-cen- day is free for you to enjoy at leisure or join Mayflower Cruise Directors will walk you tury townhouses and hundreds of canals the morning optional excursion to Mt. Pila- into town where you’ll have free time to and bridges. This morning, during a nar- tus – a mountain overlooking Lucerne that stroll through the alleyways filled with rated canal cruise, you get a view of the city offers a unique alpine experience! This after- shops or visit the Market Square. This after- from a different perspective. The afternoon noon, travel by motorcoach to Basel, Switzer- noon you won’t want to miss the spectacular is at leisure for you to explore Amsterdam as land for embarkation of the MS Emerald Sun, scenery as you cruise through the “Splendor you wish. Meals: B, L, D home for the next seven nights. of the Rhine” – a UNESCO World Heritage Meals: B, D Site along the river, featuring St. Goar and DAY 11 – Amsterdam / USA the legendary Lorelei Rock. Bid a fond farewell to Europe and return DAY 5 – Strasbourg, France Between France and Germany lies lovely home with memories of life enriching expe- Strasbourg, one of Europe’s most attractive Upon arrival, enjoy an included walking tour riences from your cruise along the Rhine cities. Enjoy a panoramic tour before the of Koblenz, located at the confluence of the and Mosel Rivers. Meal: B walking tour of the city center takes you on Rhine and Mosel Rivers. Stroll through the Itinerary is subject to change. Seven nights accommodations aboard the MS EmeraldBuilt: 2015 Speed: 15.5 mph Staterooms: Sun80 Suites: 12 Length: 443 ft. Crew: 47 HORIZON DECK 340 338 336 334 332 330 328 326 324 322 320 318 316 314 312 310 308 306 304 302 331 329 327 325 323 321 319 317 315 311 309 307 305 303 301 MS Emerald Sun VISTA DECK Public Areas and Ship Amenities 238 236 234 232 230 228 226 224 222 220 218 216 214 212 210 208 206 204 202 • Dining Room 237 235 233 231 229 227 225 223 221 219 217 215 211 209 207 205 203 201 • Lounge with dance floor • Sun Deck featuring deck chairs and tables • Elevator RIVIERA DECK • Daytime indoor heated swimming pool and bar 118 116 114 112 110 108 106 104 102 100 • Evening mini-cinema • Fitness room, hairdresser, 121 119 117 115 111 109 107 105 103 101 massage therapy room • Voltage: 220V • Complimentary Wifi Owner’s One Bedroom Suite (315 sq. ft.): Horizon Deck Panorama Stateroom (180 sq. ft.): Vista and Horizon Decks Features outdoor private balcony with sliding glass door; separate bed- Features an indoor balcony with open-air system; Bathroom with shower, room and lounge area with sofa, chair, coffee table, two dressers and hair dryer; Complimentary WiFi; Two twin beds that can be put together; walk-in closet; large bathroom with two basins, shower, hair dryer, Dresser; Closet; Writing desk; Telephone; Safe; Individual climate control; bathrobes and slippers; Complimentary WiFi; Two twin beds that can be TV; Mini-fridge put together; Telephone; Safe; Individual climate control; TV; Mini-fridge Stateroom (162 sq. ft.): Riviera Deck Grand Balcony Suite (210 sq. ft.): Horizon Deck Features small window (doesn’t open); Bathroom with shower and hair Features outdoor private balcony with sliding glass door; Bathroom with dryer; Complimentary WiFi; Two twin beds that can be put together; shower, hair dryer, bathrobes and slippers; Complimentary WiFi; Two twin Dresser; Closet; Writing desk; Telephone; Safe; Individual climate control; beds that can be put together; Dresser; Closet; Writing desk; Telephone; TV; Mini-fridge Safe; Individual climate control; TV; Mini-fridge GRAND Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) for River Cruises - $429 per person (optional) RIVIERA VISTA HORIZON BALCONY OWNERS This nonrefundable fee will provide a refund to you during the instance that you have to cancel your 2019 DEPART USA DECK DECK DECK SUITES SUITES trip. The cancellation has to be for a covered reason (see Plan for details on coverage) and we have to be notified at least one day prior to departure. If you must leave the tour early due to personal illness September 11 PER PERSON TWIN $4,199 $4,699 $5,199 $5,649 $6,499 or the illness or death of an immediate family member, TPP will provide a refund for any unused services SINGLE ROOM ADD $2,099 $2,389 $2,649 N/A N/A after the departure of the tour.
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