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FREE AIRFARE WHEN BOOKED BY MARCH 31, 2021

Tulip Time on Jewels of the • France • • the Netherlands

Departure Date: April 21, 2022 Tulip Time on Jewels of the Rhine

Cross the via the historic Chapel Bridge in , Switzerland Enjoy seven-nights cruising along the Romantic Rhine River

DAY 1 Depart the USA: Today you’ll depart the USA on your DAY 6 , France: Once docked in Kehl, coaches overnight flight to Zurich, Switzerland. await to take you across the river to Strasbourg, the capital of the Region in France. The guided walking tour takes DAY 2 Zurich to Lucerne, Switzerland: Upon arrival in Zurich, you along narrow lanes and across as you discover transfer to your in Lucerne to begin your Swiss adventure. the Grande Île, the historical city centre and UNESCO World The afternoon is at leisure to begin discovering your beautiful Heritage Site. Known for its medieval black and white timber- new surroundings. This evening, join your Mayflower framed buildings, picturesque le Petite France, old tanning representative and traveling companions for an included dinner houses, canals and river locks, the city’s star attraction is the at the hotel. Meal: D ornate cathedral, dominating the main square. This afternoon, the city is yours to explore at leisure. Meals: B, L, D DAY 3 Lucerne: After breakfast, an included walking tour DiscoverMORE: Excursion to Riquewihr (additional expense) highlights the city’s landmark, the famous 14th-century Chapel Bridge with its paintings of heroic town events, that crosses DAY 7 Mannheim / Heidelberg, Germany: Relax onboard as the Reuss River. See the 17th-century Town Hall the vessel cruises along the Rhine River to Mannheim, docking and town squares, all set amongst the beautiful backdrop of the site for Heidelberg. Travel by coach to Heidelberg, home of the Swiss . The remainder of the day is at leisure. Meal: B oldest university in Germany. The guided walking tour visits the ruins of Heidelberg Castle, with fantastic views overlooking DAY 4 Lucerne – : Before departing for your in the Neckar River, and takes you through the cobblestoned- Basel, the day is free to enjoy at leisure or join the morning streets of the medieval city below. Enjoy a wine-tasting before optional excursion to Mt. – a mountain overlooking returning to the ship. Alternatively, hike from Mount Königstuhl Lucerne that offers a unique alpine experience! This afternoon, to Heidelberg. Meals: B, L, D travel by motorcoach to Basel, Switzerland for embarkation of EmeraldACTIVE: Hike from Mount Königstuhl to Heidelberg your Emerald Waterways luxury Star-Ship. This evening, join your fellow travelers for dinner onboard. Meals: B, D DAY 8 Koblenz, Germany: Cruise to the 2000-year-old town of Koblenz, situated at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle DAY 5 Breisach, Germany: Today you have a choice . Enjoy a walking tour through the streets of the city as of activities. Visit a typical Black Forest Village, full of your guide points out historic monuments and buildings. See charm, cuckoo clocks and other German specialities. See the 'German Corner' monument marking the confluence of the demonstrations of traditional handicrafts, each offering a Rhine and Moselle Rivers. Panoramic views await from the glimpse into rural life in the forest. Alternatively, take part in a visit to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, reached by cable , crossing guided hike along some of the Black Forest trails. Meals: B, L, D the river! Meals: B, L, D EmeraldPLUS: Black Forest cake demonstration and tasting DiscoverMORE: Moselle & Cochem (Reichsburg) Castle Visit EmeraldACTIVE: Guided hike in the Black Forest region (additional expense) NETHERLANDS

Amsterdam

Cologne

7 1 Hotel Overnights GERMANYNETHERLANDS 1 Cruise Overnights Koblenz Cochem Visit Mannheim DiscoverMORE Heidelberg FRANCE Tour Route Rhine River Keukenhof Gardens Cruise Route Strasbourg Riquewihr Kehl 7 1 Hotel Overnights Breisach GERMANY Cruise Overnights Koblenz 1 Basel Cochem Zurich Visit Mannheim 2 Lucerne DiscoverMORE Mt. Pilatus Heidelberg SWITZERLAND Tour Route FRANCE Rhine River Strasbourg Cruise Route Riquewihr Kehl

Breisach

Flowers and fragances fill Keukenhof Gardens Basel Zurich 2 Mt. Pilatus Lucerne DAY 9 Cologne, Germany: Continue cruising along the Rhine SWITZERLAND River to Cologne. Founded by the Romans, the city is one of Germany’s oldest and is famous for its magnificent UNESCO World Heritage-listed gothic cathedral. Join your local guide for Exceptional Inclusions an included walking tour of the city, touching on the historical ...... charm of the Old Town and its Roman history. Traverse the 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 8 dinners • 23 Meals: quaint alleyways and see historic monuments alongside modern on tour dates when air is provided • Airport transfers architecture. The tour concludes at the cathedral, whose twin by Mayflower Cruises & Tours spires dominate the skyline. This evening, back onboard, join Visit four countries your Captain for a farewell reception and dinner. • Meals: B, L, D Two-night hotel stay and touring in Lucerne Farina Eau de Cologne Museum (additional expense) • DiscoverMORE: of your • Seven-nights in a suite or stateroom choice onboard the vessel Amsterdam, the Netherlands: This morning, depart DAY 10 by an English-speaking crew by coach for an included visit to the world-famous Keukenhof • First-class service

Gardens. Discover why it’s called the “Garden of ” as • All gratuities included Explore the magnificent you wander along the paths, admiring gorgeous flowers at • Keukenhof Gardens with English-speaking the peak of tulip season. Unique flower shows in the pavilions • Shore excursions along with colorful, artistic floral displays throughout the local guides Visit manicured garden, are sure to please! Return to the ship in • UNESCO World Heritage Sites the afternoon to explore the city of Amsterdam at your leisure. Personal for shore excursions • listening device onboard Meals: B, L, D • All meals included EmeraldPLUS: A visit to Keukenhof Gardens Variety of • international cuisine Complimentary regional wines, beer and soft Amsterdam / USA: Bid ‘auf wiedersehen’ to Europe • DAY 11 drinks with onboard lunches and dinners and return home with memories of life enriching experiences Onboard Activity Manager will support all from your European adventure and cruise along the Rhine • EmeraldACTIVE excursions and host daily onboard River during tulip time. Meal: B wellness activities, games, classes and evening entertainment Itinerary is subject to change. Complimentary in your stateroom • bottled water Complimentary CRUISE AND HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS • WiFi onboard Complimentary for use ashore Days 2 and 3 – Hotel Europe or similar, Lucerne, Switzerland • bicycles onboard

Days 4 through 10 – Aboard an Emerald Waterways Star-Ship • All port charges included

Post-cruise hotel stays available in Amsterdam. Call for details. • $55 in Mayflower Money Emerald Waterways Star- Built: 2014-20 Speed: 15.5 mph Staterooms: 19 Suites: 72 Length: 443 ft. Crew: 47

SUN DECK Public Areas and Ship Amenities 1 Sun Deck with Deck Chairs

2 Navigation Bridge

3 Sky Barbecue

HORIZON DECK 4 Putting Green

5 Games Area

6 Retractable Glass Roof

7 Walking Track

VISTA DECK 8 Daytime Pool & Bar / Evening Cinema 9 The Terrace 10 Horizon Bar and Lounge 11 Elevator 12 Reception RIVIERA DECK 13 Wellness Area 14 Fitness Area 15 Reflections Restaurant 16 Hairdresser

Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite Grand Balcony Suite Panorama Balcony Suite Emerald Stateroom 315ft2 210ft2 180ft2 162ft2

CAT SA CAT S CAT A CAT B CAT C CAT D CAT E

2022 Departure Dates APR 21 Tulip Time on Jewels of the Rhine PER SINGLE PERSON ROOM Free roundtrip airfare from major US CAT STATEROOM / SUITE DECK TWIN ADD E Emerald Stateroom Riviera $4,899 + $2,894 when booked by March 31, 2021. D Emerald Stateroom Riviera $4,999 + $2,959 Pricing includes Includes Travelers Protection Plan. Air itineraries may not be available until documents are received. Air seats are assigned by the C Panorama Balcony Suite Vista $5,549 + $3,314 airline for the entire group. Seat changes can only be attempted upon receipt of tickets and doc- B Panorama Balcony Suite Vista $5,799 + $3,479 uments at which time availability may be limited. If specific seat assignments are vital to your A Panorama Balcony Suite Horizon $6,049 + $3,639 reservation, we recommend individual air reservations rather than booking air with the group. S Grand Balcony Suite Horizon $6,449 N/A SA Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite Horizon $7,249 N/A

Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) for River Cruises – Included This nonrefundable fee will provide a refund to you during the instance that you have to cancel your 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 or the illness or death of an immediate family member, TPP will provide a refund for any unused services after the departure of FOR RESERVATIONS OR INFORMATION CONTACT: the tour. Other benefits include medical expenses for illness and injury, emergency transportation, 24 hour hot line and lost or stolen baggage assistance. Return air transportation is included ONLY if your air tickets are purchased through Mayflower Cruises & Tours. Please review the Plan for details on coverage. Should you choose not to purchase our TPP, the following per person cancellation charges will be assessed for all tours and optional excursion costs: TOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL • 91 days or more prior to departure: Deposit Amount • 90 days to day of departure: 100% of total tour 1 2 3 4 5 Mayflower Cruises & Tours • No refund on unused portions of the tour EASY ENERGETIC Exclusions: Mayflower Cruises & Tours reserves the right to alter its Refund and Cancellation Policy when a substantial amount of cancellation or postponement of travel is attributable to: conditions resulting from an act of God, natural or man- made disaster, fire, government action, civil disorder, war, hostilities between nations, or unavailability of transportation through no fault of Mayflower Cruises & Tours. Plan and benefits offered and administered by Trip Mate, Inc. 800-728-0724 Mention Group # 91902, Lee College

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