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The Enchanting Rhine River Cruise "Sacred Spaces, Enchanted Places" Basel to Amsterdam

The Enchanting Rhine River Cruise "Sacred Spaces, Enchanted Places" Basel to Amsterdam

To view this information online, fill in the gray box at www.eo.travel/find_trip Tour = RC14 Date = 111214R ID = 44027

Join Charlotte Maness for 9-Day Cruise November 12 - 20, 2014 starting at $2198* *Does not include International Airfare and $161 port charges.

$500 less than Ama’s Advertised Rates with Guest Speaker Rev. Dr. Mark Ralls on The Enchanting Rhine River Cruise "Sacred Spaces, Enchanted Places" Basel to

Aboard the AmaCello

Register by 03/15/2014 & Save an additional $100 (Total of $700 below Ama’s Advertised Rates) The Enchanting Rhine The Rev. Dr. W. Mark Ralls - "Sacred Spaces, Enchanted Places"

NOVEMBER 12 & 13, 2014 - USA TO ZURICH cities, known for the Speyer Cathedral, many churches and Arrive in Zurich and transfer to Basel for a city tour before the Altpörtel (old gate) with a 13th-century gate tower. embarking your luxurious river cruise ship. Switzerland’s Choose either a city tour of medieval Speyer or half day second largest city is ideally located at the crossroads of excursion to Heidelberg, where you will visit the red-walled Switzerland, France and Germany. Long an important uni- Castle, with its Great Vat, a 49,000-gallon 18th-century versity, banking and trade center, Basel’s glorious past is wine cask, and beautiful views of the Neckar and still evident in its medieval Town Hall and exquisite 18th- Heidelberg below. As an alternative, a guided bike tour is century patrician homes. Tonight, gather on board for a also available in Speyer (capacity controlled). (B,L,D) Welcome Dinner. (B,D) NOVEMBER 17, RÜDESHEIM – KOBLENZ NOVEMBER 14, BREISACH - COLMAR, FRANCE After breakfast, arrive in Rüdesheim and visit Siegfried's Today, choose between a city tour of Colmar or a tour Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. This historic mu- through the famous Black Forest region of Germany. On seum houses one of the greatest collections of robotic and the Black Forest tour, enjoy your drive through a scenic self-playing musical instruments from the 18th to 20th forested area where you will encounter a number of lakes centuries. Afterwards, enjoy a wine tasting at a local win- as well as charming examples of rural architecture. Your ery. Explore the Drosselgasse, a narrow alley lined with tour will include a stop at a cuckoo clock factory. As an al- wine taverns and restaurants during your free time. This ternative, choose to travel to medieval Colmar, situated afternoon, you will cruise to 2,000-year-old Koblenz, lo- along the Alsatian Wine Route and the self-proclaimed cated on the of the Rhine and Mosel . “Capital of Alsatian Wine.” During your city tour, you will After dinner, your Cruise Manager will lead a walk through see remarkable half-timbered framed houses; the German this charming town. (B,L,D) influenced old quarter filled with streets of unexpected twists and turns; and the Launch River. You will also NOVEMBER 18, KOBLENZ - COLOGNE enjoy a wine cellar visit and wine tasting, where you will Depart Koblenz this morning, viewing a beautiful stretch enjoy several different wines, presented along with bread, of the Rhine on your way to Cologne, Germany. In Cologne knowledgeable hosts, and plenty of laughter. (B,L,D) you will visit the spectacular 13th-century Gothic cathedral whose twin spires are amongst the tallest in Europe. Af- NOVEMBER 15, STRASBOURG, FRANCE – SPEYER, GERMANY terwards, you will have free time to linger in the cathedral, Capital and principal city of the Alsace region in northeast- browse the many nearby shops. (B,L,D) ern France, Strasbourg is situated on the Ill River, where it flows into the Rhine on the border with Germany. Enjoy NOVEMBER 19, AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND a cruise of this picturesque town, known for its black After breakfast, your tour of Amsterdam begins with a sce- and white timber-framed buildings, covered bridges and nic canal cruise through the city known as the “Venice of medieval watchtowers. Then take a walking tour through the North.” See the beautiful homes that line the water, this charming town lined with narrow cobbled streets. See the fabled Skinny Bridge, and the famous Anne Frank the European Parliament and visit the “La Petite France” House. Then, enjoy a panoramic city tour, where you will district, where you will see the sandstone Gothic Cathedral see the great landmarks of Amsterdam including a photo with its famous astronomical clock. The remainder of the stop at a windmill. (B,L,D) day is at your leisure. In the afternoon, a guided bicycle tour (capacity controlled) will take you past the Orangery, NOVEMBER 20, AMSTERDAM–DISEMBARK the town’s oldest park, the European Parliament, and After breakfast, disembark your ship. Transfer to the air- Place de la Republique. (B,L,D) port for your flight home.(B)

NOVEMBER 16, SPEYER– HEIDELBERG, GERMANY This afternoon, arrive in Speyer, one of Germany’s oldest B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner SWITZERLAND PRE-TOUR $1160 TRAVEL REGISTRATION FORM Mail to: EO Tours • P.O. Box 6098, Lakeland, FL 33807-6098 NOVEMBER 8, DEPART USA/CANADA Phone: 863-648-0383 email: [email protected] (International airfare not included) Host: Charlotte Maness ID#: 44027 Departure City:______Departure Date 11/12/14 NOVEMBER 9, ARRIVE IN ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – Passenger Names: (as they appear on your passport) Arrive in Zurich and transfer to your hotel. Spend your day exploring this beautiful town. (B) 1) Legal Name______Title: ______Birth date: ____/____/______State of Birth: ______NOVEMBER 10, ZURICH Visit Grossmünster, St.Peter, featuring the largest church Passport #______Issue Date:____/_____/______clock face in the world, Old Town, Town Hall and Fraumün- Place of Issue:______Exp. Date:____/_____/______ster, the afternoon and evening are free for you to explore Preferred Name: ______Sex: q Male q Female the town on your own. (B) Email:______q Send me emails about my trip/EO promos NOVEMBER 11, LUCERNE 2) Legal Name______Title: ______After a free morning in Zurich, check out of the hotel. De- part for a scenic drive around the Lakes before reaching Birth date: ____/____/______State of Birth: ______Lucerne. Upon arrival, enjoy a cruise across the tranquil Passport #______Issue Date:____/_____/______waters of Lake Lucerne, surrounded by spectacular moun- Place of Issue:______Exp. Date:____/_____/______tain scenery. The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy as you wish. (B) Preferred Name: ______Sex: q Male q Female Email:______q Send me emails about my trip/EO promos NOVEMBER 12, LUCERNE After breakfast, enjoy a walking tour that will explore some Address:______of the city’s famous cobblestone streets, monuments, City:______State:______Zip Code______fountain-embellished public squares, covered bridges and colorful frescoed buildings. The afternoon offers free time Phone______Alt. Phone:______to shop for watches, knives and world-famous chocolates. Roommate(s):______Or, join the optional tour and cable car ride (seasonal) to If No Roommate: q Try to Match Me q Single Room (availability limited) the top of Mount Pilatus. Then return trip from the moun- Emergency Contact:______Relationship:______tain on the engineering marvel, the world’s steepest cog- Phone:______Alt. Phone:______wheel railway. (B) Register Me/Us For: q Basic Cruise Only q Add Switzerland Pre-Tour NOVEMBER 13, LUCERNE - BASEL - EMBARKATION Register Me/Us For the following Stateroom Category: This morning, depart from Lucerne, visiting the Lion Mon- q Fixed Window Stateroom (E) q French Balcony Stateroom (B) ument en route to Basel. Arrive in Basel for a city tour be- q Fixed Window Stateroom (D) q French Balcony Stateroom (A) fore embarking your luxurious river cruise ship. Tonight, q French Balcony Stateroom (C) q French Balcony Suite (S) gather on board for a Welcome Dinner. (B,D) How did you hear about this cruise? Travel Protection Plan: q I/We Accept q I/We Decline Important Information Regarding Travel Protection: Guest Speaker: The Rev. Dr. Mark Ralls 1) Travel Protection coverage cannot be added after you have paid in full. 2) Premium is based on TOTAL cost of trip and is non-refundable. Theme: “Sacred Spaces, Enchanting Places” 3) Coverage begins when your premium payment is received by EO (separate from deposit & designated as your premium) 4) Premium must be paid in full no later than 120 days prior to departure FULL DEPOSIT OF $500 PER PERSON REQUIRED Having lived along the Rhine while FINAL PAYMENT DUE 7/15/2014 completing a doctorate in theology, Mark Deposit Enclosed: q $500 per person q Other Amount $______(Required) will reflect on the history of sacred spaces at our Check #______(Payable to Educational Opportunities Tours) ports of call, including the great Cathedrals of To Register Via Credit Card you must go to www.EO.travel By signing below, I/We certify that I have read the “Fine Print”, understand its content, and agree to its terms including but not limited to Cologne and Strausbourg. He will also share the the potential for price increases that may apply before payment in full has been received as set forth in the “Fine Print” and potential price increases after payment in full has been received due to government imposed taxes and fees. Tour: RC14 fascinating folktales, mysteries and unusual Signature:______Date:111214R Signature:______ID: 44027 occurrences that make the Rhine Valley a place of 01/31/14 enchantment. An acclaimed preacher and storyteller, Mark INCLUDED FEATURES currently serves as the Senior Minister at Centenary 7 Nights Deluxe Cruise Accommodation United Methodist Church in Winston-Salem, North Daily Sightseeing as outlined in the Itinerary Infotainment System in all Staterooms with Free Internet, Carolina. He has penned thirty articles and Hit Movies, Music Library and English TV Stations personal essays for a variety of publications, and is Terry Bathrobes and White‐on‐white plush one of the creators of the Beginnings course -- an Bedding in all Staterooms introduction to Christian faith -- that has been used Superb Dining with all Meals included during your Cruise by more than 400 protestant congregations in Free‐flowing Red & White Wines from Europe's great Wine several countries. He has co-authored Is This All Regions, beer and soft drinks with every Dinner There Is? And Other Big Questions about Faith Bottled Water in every stateroom replenished daily and Life along with two books about the German Special Highlights including Folklore Dances, Lectures, Theme Dinners, onboard Music Performances and theological tradition slated for publication. afternoon & evening Piano Music INCLUDED Aboard the AmaCello Cruise; Most Shore excursions; Air-conditioned motorcoach transportation where indicated; Cruise accommodations is per person (deluxe) based on double occupancy; All meals while on cruise ship Category Stateroom Descriptions sq ft Price are included, and other meals as indicated, program fee. NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE 1)International Airfare (Sold Separately) 2) Cruise Gratuities (will appear in your on-board state- E Fixed Window Stateroom 170 $2198 ment (3) Miscellaneous fees such as individual transfers, visa, passports, laundry, meal beverages, excess baggage, and other items of personal nature; (4) Any additional services of fees not included above; (5) $100 Document fee for Non-US and Non-Canadian residents. (6) Optional Travel Protection D Fixed Window Stateroom 170 $2398 Protection Plan (See premium schedule) 7) Port Charges of $161. PAYMENT: C French Balcony Stateroom 170 $2798 An initial deposit of $500 per person is required. Final payment for the cruise is due 7/15/14, thereafter, a late payment fee of $100 will be assessed. Travel Protection Premiums must be paid prior to the final payment for coverage to be in effect. B French Balcony Stateroom 170 $2998 SAVINGS: Early registration discounts are not available to Hosts/Co-Hosts and are deducted from the balance A French Balcony Stateroom 170 $3098 of your bill. ADDITIONAL AIRLINE FEES You may incur additional airline baggage and optional fees (food, Excess Baggage, Items of S French Balcony Suite 255 $4098 a Personal Nature etc...) these can be found at www.eo.travel/travelinfo/airlinefees.aspx and will be charged by the airline at check in. Some Cabin Categories are extremely limited, PRICE INCREASES Immediate Registration is Advised All prices quoted in this brochure are subject to change prior to payment in full due to cur- rency fluctuations, fuel surcharge increases, government taxes and fees increases or un- Purchase International Airfare at a Discounted Price through EO foreseen circumstances. In addition, you may be subject to a price increase after payment Includes Fuel Surcharges, Transfers and Taxes (subject to change) in full has been received due to potential government imposed taxes and fees. ACCOMMODATIONS: Albuquerque NM . . $1395 Ft. Lauderdale FL . . $1260 Newark NJ ...... $1170 Price is based on double occupancy. While EOT will try to match roommates, EOT cannot guarantee one will be available. Roommates may be assigned as late as 35 days prior to departure and, if one is not available EO Atlanta GA ...... $1260 Fort Myers FL . . . . . $1290 Norfolk VA ...... $1270 will contact you with the price of the single room. Contact EO for pricing if you would like to request a single Austin TX ...... $1320 Grand MI . . $1320 Oklahoma City OK . $1320 room on the basic cruise; The single room charge is E-$1099, D-$1199 C-$1399, B-$1499, A-$1549, S-$4098; $520 for Switzerland Pre-Tour. Single staterooms are extremely limited and subject to confirmation. Baltimore MD . . . . . $1290 Greensboro NC . . . $1290 Orlando FL ...... $1260 AIRLINE ROUTES and TICKETS: Billings MT ...... $1420 Honolulu HI ...... $1770 Philadelphia ...... $1260 In order to keep prices low, EOT does not guarantee the most direct routing to your final destination. Once “printed”, airline tickets cannot be changed or refunded thereafter. Air transportation to/from Birmingham AL . . . . $1290 Houston TX ...... $1290 Phoenix AZ ...... $1320 your destination will be economy class on IATA and ARC carriers utilizing APEX or SUPER APEX Boise ID ...... $1320 Indianapolis IN . . . . $1290 Pittsburgh PA . . . . . $1260 non-refundable, non-amendable tickets for groups of 10 or more flying together on entire itinerary. FLIGHT TIMES: Boston MA ...... $1170 Jackson MS ...... $1320 Portland OR ...... $1320 All flight times are subject to change by the airlines without advance notice. EOT is not Buffalo NY ...... $1270 Jacksonville FL . . . . $1290 Raleigh/Durham NC $1290 responsible for such changes or delays and does not reimburse expenses resulting from such delays. If making own flight arrangements to departure city, we recommend you purchase a Charleston WV . . . . $1270 Kansas City MO . . . $1290 Richmond VA . . . . . $1290 ticket which can be changed without large penalties. Charlotte NC ...... $1290 Knoxville TN ...... $1290 Rochester NY . . . . . $1270 ITINERARY CHANGES: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this brochure. While you will see all sites Chicago IL ...... $1260 Las Vegas NV . . . . . $1320 Sacramento CA . . . $1320 listed above, the order of sites and/or days and number of days may be altered to accommodate Cincinnati OH . . . . . $1290 Little Rock AR . . . . . $1320 Salt Lake City UT . . $1320 changes in airline, hotel schedules, and local conditions. Due to airline schedules, some participants may receive one or two extra leisure days at a nominal per day charge and some extensions may Cleveland OH . . . . . $1290 Los Angeles CA . . . $1320 San Antonio TX . . . $1320 not be available on all departure dates. If itinerary changes necessitate extra overnights, you will be Columbia SC . . . . . $1270 Louisville KY ...... $1290 San Diego CA . . . . . $1320 charged $125 per night; single rooms $175 per night. Meals for extra nights are not included. CANCELLATION FEES: Columbus OH . . . . . $1290 Memphis TN ...... $1290 San Francisco CA . $1320 100% of Cancellation Fees are covered by the optional Travel Protection Program provided Dallas/Ft. Worth TX $1290 Miami FL ...... $1260 Seattle/Tacoma WA $1320 premium has been paid and reason for cancellation is insurable. Those who do not take travel protection should be aware of the following cancellation penalties: From Day of reg- Dayton OH ...... $1290 Milwaukee WI . . . . . $1290 St. Louis MO ...... $1320 istration to 121 days prior to departure, you will be charged a $300 non-refundable cancel- Denver CO ...... $1290 Minn/St. Paul MN . . $1260 Tampa FL ...... $1260 lation fee plus any airline fees. Additionally, thereafter, you will be charged a single room supplement if your cancellation forces your roommate into a single plus the following Des Moines IA . . . . $1320 Nashville TN ...... $1290 Tucson AZ ...... $1320 charges also apply: 120-60 days prior to departure = 50%: 59- 30 days prior to departure = Detroit MI ...... $1260 LA . . . $1320 Tulsa OK ...... $1320 75%; 29 days to day of departure = 100% of cost. Deposits for all suites non-refundable from day of booking. Submit cancellation in writing. On or after day of departure, no refund for Fayetteville AR . . . $1320 New York NY ...... $1170 Washington DC . . . $1260 any services not used. FIT TO TRAVEL STATEMENT: The chart above reflects pricing and not flight routings. If you depart from a different city than Passengers registering for the tour accept the responsibility for being in good health and your group, or take an extension, you may fly on a different scheduled flight. able to walk and travel on the tour. Because many of the sites are not accessible to the phys- Prices are subject to change without notice. ically challenged , those needing wheelchairs, oxygen, or other ambulatory assistance will find the tour extremely limiting in their experiences. If you have questions, please contact Educational Opportunities Tours Inc, for more details. Upper PREGNANCY/INFANT REGULATIONS As to pregnancy, a woman cannot have begun her 24th week of pregnancy at any time before or during the cruise. If you are pregnant, please provide a medical note upon arrival at the pier for check-in from your physician stating your expected due date and medical fitness to travel. If you are in the 24th week or have completed it you will not be allowed to board. Because of the lim- ited medical facilities, infants must be at least 24 weeks (6 months) of age on the first day of the cruise. REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED 120 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE OR LESS: We welcome registrations after 7/15/2014. Registrations received after this date, may incur an additional fee based on air and cruise availability. Additional fees will be advised upon registration. VALIDITY DATE: This brochure and its pricing is valid until 9/1/13. If validity date has passed pricing can be found at www.eo.travel. RELEASE INFORMATION Payment of deposit indicates permission for EOT or its agents to record the registrant’s participation and appearance on video tape, audio tape, film, photograph, or any other medium and to use the registrant’s name, likeness, voice, comments, submitted documentation, written papers, and/or bi- ographical material without restrictions or limitation for any advertising, marketing, publicity, edu- Lower cational or promotional purpose which EOT or its agents deem appropriate, unless the registrant or guardian otherwise notifies EOT in writing prior to departure. Travel Protection Plan: Premium Rates For This Cruise Schedule of Coverages Maximum Benefit Except where otherwise stated, EOT acts only as agent for the relevant supplier in securing hotels, Trip Cost Plan Cost Trip Cost Plan Cost Part A *- Benefits provided by EOT transportation and other travel services and in no event shall EOT be liable for failure by any such $ 0 - $1000= $99 $4501 - $5000= $399 Trip Cancellation...... Trip Cost supplier to render any transportation, lodging or other travel service to be provided on the tour. $1001 - $1500= $149 $5001 - $6000= $449 Part B - Benefits provided by United States Fire Insurance Company EOT assumes no liability for injury, death, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may Accidental Death & Dismemberment...... $25,000 $1501 - $2500= $199 $6001 - $7000= $499 Medical Expense / Emergency Assistance. .$25,000 occur by reason of any negligent or willful act or omission of any suppliers of service. EOT does $2501 - $3000= $249 $7001 - $8000= $549 Trip Interruption...... Trip Cost not own or operate any of the suppliers of services to your tour. Similarly without limiting the fore- $3001 - $3500= $279 $8001 - $9000= $599 Travel Delay (Up to $100 Per Day)...... $500 Missed Connection...... $500 going, passenger agrees to hold EOT harmless for any defect in any vehicle, plane, boat, bus, car, $3501 - $4000= $299 $9001 - $10000= $699 Baggage and Personal Effects...... $1,000 van or other vehicle, act of war or insurrection, terrorist activity, revolt or other civil uprising, military $4001 - $4500= $349 Baggage Delay...... $100 action, strikes or labor unrest or any Act of God or for any other act of any third party. Florida law This is a brief description of the plan available for all Travel Protection sales for Trips departing November 1, 2009 and after. Certain exclusions and limitations apply and are detailed in the Certificate of Coverage. For example, coverage does not apply to: any Sickness or condition of you, a Traveling Companion or a Family Member traveling will be applicable to any dispute which arises out of/or concerns this brochure or your tour. Any with you that existed during the 60 days prior to the effective date of the coverages (this exclusion is waived if payment for this plan is received at or before the initial and all litigation must be brought only in and for courts in Polk County, Florida to the exclusion of deposit/payment for your Trip), suicide, normal pregnancy, war or any act of war. Other Covered Reasons, as defined, includes the following events or their consequences: Cancellation or Interruption of your Trip due to: Inclement Weather, unannounced Strike, mechanical breakdown that causes complete cessation of services of Your litigation anywhere else in the world. Common Carrier for at least 12 consecutive hours; a documented traffic accident while enroute to departure; being hijacked or quarantined; jury duty; destruction of your home or destination by fire, , burglary or natural disaster; being called to the emergency service of government to provide aid or relief in the event of a natural disaster; Enrollment in and payment of deposit constitutes your acceptance of the “Fine Print”. Ed- a documented theft of passports or visas; a transfer of employment of 250 miles or more; or Revocation of military leave. For further information ask for the Certificate of Coverage which fully details the coverages, provisions, limitations and exclusions of the plan offered and is available to you, upon request, at any time prior to your purchase ucational Opportunities Tours is the tour operator and is solely responsible for the travel of the plan. program. Educational Opportunities Tours is registered with the State of Florida as a Seller This plan is underwritten by: United States Fire Insurance Company, Eatontown, NJ. Benefits are administeredby: Trip Mate, Inc.*, 9225 Ward Parkway, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO, 64114, 1-800-888-7292 (*in CA, dba TripMate Insurance Agency). of Travel. Registration No. ST24130. CST2027682-40