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Tulip Time on Jewels of the Rhine
2020 Departure Dates: April 15
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11 DAY RIVER CRUISE HOLIDAYIncluding two nights in Lucerne, Switzerland
F & M Regency Club
Tulip Time on Jewels of the Rhine11 Days • 23 Meals Enjoy a relaxing and inspiring cruise onthe Romantic Rhine, Europe's longest river. We travel onboardour modern ship, visiting iconic ports of call, sampling incrediblecuisine, and absorbing the local atmosphere.
CRUISE AND HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONSDays Two and Three – Hotel Europe, Lucerne, SwitzerlandDays Four through Ten – Aboard the MS Emerald Sun
Post cruise hotel stays available in Amsterdam. Call for details.
DAY 1 – Depart the USA Today you’ll depart the USA on your overnight flight to Zurich,Switzerland.
DAY 2 – Zurich to Lucerne, SwitzerlandUpon arrival in Zurich, transfer to your hotel in Lucerne to beginyour Swiss adventure. The afternoon is at leisure to begin discover-ing your beautiful new surroundings. This evening, join yourMayflower Cruise Directors and traveling companions for an in-cluded dinner at the hotel. Meal: D
DAY 3 – City Tour of Lucerne After breakfast, an included walking tour highlights the city’s land-mark, the famous 14th-century Chapel Bridge with its paintings ofheroic town events, that crosses the Reuss River. See the 17th-cen-tury Renaissance Town Hall and town squares, all set amongst thebeautiful backdrop of the Swiss Alps. The remainder of the day is atleisure. Meals: B
DAY 4 – Optional Excursion: Mt. PilatusBefore departing for your ship in Basel, the day is free to enjoy atleisure or join the morning optional excursion to Mt. Pilatus – amountain overlooking Lucerne that offers a unique alpine experi-ence! This afternoon, travel by motorcoach to Basel, Switzerland forembarkation on your Emerald Waterways luxury river cruise ship.This evening, join your fellow travelers for dinner on board. YourCruise Director will also conduct a port talk to review the activitiesand itinerary for the days ahead. Meals: B, D
DAY 5 – Breisach, GermanyToday you have a choice to visit a typical Black Forest Village, featur-ing many of the famous black forest items, like Cuckoo clocks,amongst other things. Alternatively, take part on a guided hikethrough some of the black forest trails.Meals: B, L, D
EmeraldACTIVE: Guided hike through some of the Black Forest trailsEmeraldPLUS: Black Forest Cake Assembling presentation and tasting
EXCEPTIONAL INCLUSIONSE 23 Meals: 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 8 dinnersE Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Cruises & ToursE Visit four countriesE Two-night hotel stay and touring in Lucerne, SwitzerlandE Seven-night cruiseE All gratuities included once aboard shipE First-class service by an English-speaking crewE Shore excursions with English-speaking local guidesE Explore the magnificent Keukenhof GardensE Personal listening device for shore excursionsE Visits to UNESCO World Heritage SitesE All meals included onboard with a variety of internationalcuisine
E Complimentary regional wines, beer and soft drinks with onboard lunches and dinnersE Complimentary bottled water in your stateroomE Complimentary WiFi onboardE Complimentary bicycles onboard for use ashoreE Variety of onboard evening entertainmentE All port charges includedE $55 in Mayflower Money
Enjoy seven-nights cruising along the Romantic Rhine River
GERMANY
Amsterdam
Cologne
Rhine River
NETHERLANDS
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Koblenz
Mannheim
Strasbourg
Basel
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FRANCE
SWITZERLANDLucerne
Zurich
Cochem
Heidelberg
keukenhofGardens
Kehl
Breisach
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Cruise Overnights
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End City
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Tour Route
Cruise Route
Optional Tour
DAY 6 – Strasbourg, FranceOnce docked in Kehl, you will be transferred by coach across theriver to Strasbourg, the capital city of the Alsace Region in France.Your guided walking tour will include the Grande Île, the historicalcity centre and UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its medievalblack and white timber framed buildings, old tanning houses,baroque sandstones buildings, canals and river locks, the city’s starattraction is the cathedral, dominating the main square. Meals: B, L, D
EmeraldPLUS: Guided Tour of Strasbourg
DAY 7 – Heidelberg, GermanyContinue downstream to the town of Mannheim, located at the con-fluence of the Rhine and Neckar rivers. There you will have achance to either visit the medieval town of Heidelberg including theimpressive castle which overlooks the town or take part on an activehike to Heidelberg Hill. Meals: B, L, D
EmeraldACTIVE: Active Hike to Heidelberg HillEmeraldPLUS: Wine Tasting in Heidelberg
DAY 8 – Koblenz, GermanyCruise to the 2000-year-old town of Koblenz, which is situated at theconfluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. You will have a tour ofKoblenz and a chance to visit the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress on the op-posite side of the river. This fortress was part of the Prussian de-fences against the French in the 19th century and later used as aheadquarters for the American military during WWII Meals: B, L, D
DiscoverMORE: Moselle & Cochem Reichburg Castle Visit (optional)
DAY 9 – Cologne, GermanyFounded by the Romans, Cologne is one of Germany's oldest and isfamous for its magnificent World–Heritage listed Gothic Cathedral.Join your local guide for an included tour of the Old Town, with freetime for exploring. Cologne is one of Germany's largest and mostmodern cities largely due to a rebuilding plan post WWII, and it hasmany different museums and galleries. This evening, join your Cap-tain for a farewell reception and dinner. Meals: B, L, D
DiscoverMORE: Football Stadium Tour (optional)
DAY 10 – Amsterdam, HollandThis morning, depart by coach for an included visit to the Keuken-hof Gardens. Discover why it’s called the “garden of Europe” as youadmire gorgeous flowers at the peak of tulip season. Return to theship in the afternoon to explore the city of Amsterdam at yourleisure. Meals: B, L, D
EmeraldACTIVE: AGuided Bike Tour
DAY 11 – Amsterdam / USABid a fond farewell to Europe and return home with memories of lifeenriching experiences from your cruise along the Rhine and MoselRivers. Meal: B
Itinerary and vessel are subject to change.
Flowers and fragances fill Keukenhof Gardens Explore Heidelberg Castle on an included excursion with wine tasting
Cross the Reuss River via the historic Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, Switzerland
Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) for River Cruises - $429 per person (Inc luded)This nonrefundable fee will provide a refund to you during the instance that you have to cancel yourtrip. The cancellation has to be for a covered reason (see Plan for details on coverage) and we have tobe notified at least one day prior to departure. If you must leave the tour early due to personal illnessor the illness or death of an immediate family member, TPP will provide a refund for any unused servicesafter the departure of the tour. Other benefits include medical expenses for illness and injury, emer-gency transportation, 24 hour hot line and lost or stolen baggage assistance. Return air transportationis included ONLY if your air tickets are purchased through Mayflower Cruises & Tours. Please review thePlan for details on coverage.
Cancellation Charges Without Traveler’s Protection Plan (TPP)• 91 days or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deposit Amount• 90 days to day of departure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100% of the total tour• No refund on unused portions of the tour
Plan and benefits offered and administered by Trip Mate, Inc. Pricing includes: • FREE airfare from Minneapolis for reservations booked by February 28, 2019!• Local transportation to/from airport.• Travelers Protection Plan• Port Charges• All gratuities
Beginning March 1, 2019 round trip airfare will be 2 for 1!
National Tour Association
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EASY ENERGETIC
revised 07-26-2018
FOR RESERVATIONS OR INFORMATION CONTACT:
F & M Bank Regency ClubSue Peacock641-784-8000
[email protected] McQuillen319-730-6005
Seven nights accommodations aboard an
Emerald Waterways Star-ShipBuilt: 2014-2017 Speed: 15.5 mph Staterooms: 80 Suites: 12 Length: 443 ft. Crew: 47
SUN DECK
HORIZON DECK
VISTA DECK
RIVIERA DECK
DEPARTURE DATE: April 15, 2020
Emerald Stateroom Riviera $4,749 add $2,199
Panorama Balcony Suite Vista $5,499 add $2,489
Panorama Balcony Suite Horizon $5,899 add $2,749
Grand Balcony Suite Horizon $6,349 N/A
Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite Horizon $7,199 N/A
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Sun Deck with Deck ChairsNavigation BridgeSky BarbecueGolf Putting GreenGames AreaRetractable Glass RoofWalking TrackDaytime Pool & Bar / Evening CinemaThe TerraceHorizon Bar and LoungeElevatorReceptionWellness AreaFitness AreaReflections RestaurantHairdresser
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Grand Balcony Suite210ft2
Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite315ft2
Panorama Balcony Suite180ft2
Emerald Stateroom162ft2
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Air itineraries may not be available until documents are received. Air seats are assigned by the airline forthe entire group. Seat changes can only be attempted upon receipt of tickets and documents at whichtime availability may be limited. If specific seat assignments are vital to your reservation, we recommendindividual air reservations rather than booking air with the group.
*Independence bank members please add $100 per person.