MAY 18-26, 2019 with host MIKE MILLER, Former WISN-TV Anchor

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1 Swiss Alps, Glacier Express & Lake Como MAY 18-26, 2019 with host MIKE MILLER, Former WISN-TV Anchor

2 Zürich 2 Grindelwald 1 Zermatt MIKE MILLER Mike Miller has been a popular TV newsman in Milwaukee for more than three decades. He is the only person ever to anchor at all three of the Big Three local stations. Mike retired in 2010 from WISN-TV, the ABC network affiliate, after seven years of anchoring and reporting there. Previously, he worked at Milwaukee s CBS station for 12 years and the NBC station for 13 years. Mike was inducted into the Milwaukee Media Hall of Fame in October 2011 and was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Emmy Award. Only 15 people in Milwaukee TV have won both of these prestigious awards. He married his 7th grade sweetheart, Mary Anne, and they have three grown children and six grandchildren. Mike spends much of his free time as the lead singer for a rock & roll band. He and Mary Anne also enjoy camping, swimming, golf, tennis, hiking, skiing and hunting for antiques. On their honeymoon, Mike and Mary Anne spent six weeks back-packing around Europe. They got the travel bug then and have vowed ever since to visit interesting places around the world. Join them on this exciting vacation! Motorcoach Flights # of Overnights SWITZERLAND Chur Como 2 Milan ITALY Swiss Alps, Glacier Express & Lake Como MAY 18-26, 2019 Additional dates may be available A European adventure through breathtaking mountains and lush river valleys. DAY 1: TRAVEL TO EUROPE Today we board an overnight flight to Europe where we begin our adventure. DAY 2: ARRIVE IN SWITZERLAND Herzlich willkommen in der Schweiz! We arrive in Zürich and travel to the city of, located on the shores of Lake and at the foot of the Swiss Alps. Mounts Pilatus and Rigi are just a few miles away. Tour the city with a knowledgeable guide, revealing s Medieval streets and covered wooden bridges including the 14th Chillon Castle century Chapel Bridge. We check in to our comfortable accommodations in the city and get to know our fellow traveling companions at a WISN-TV Welcome Dinner at our hotel. D DAY 3: LAKE LUCERNE CRUISE We enjoy a delicious included breakfast every day on our tour. Swiss history and scenery is on display as we cruise the waters of Lake. After, climb to the top of Mount Rigi on the Vitznau-Rigi Bahn cog railway, the first railway of its kind in Continental Matterhorn Europe. We take the Weggis-Rigi Kaltbad aerial cable car back down the mountain, which provides phenomenal sights of Lake and the Bernese Alps. Tonight s dinner includes a special Swiss folklore show with live music and performers demonstrating traditional Swiss pastimes and activities. B,D DAY 4: TRÜMMELBACH WATERFALLS We travel south surrounded by alpine beauty to the Ballenberg Swiss Folk Park. More than 100 historic Swiss residential and agricultural buildings have been relocated here to illustrate what life was like in rural Switzerland. Ballenberg also features traditional plants, crops, livestock, a petting zoo, handicraft demonstrations, and themed exhibits. Next we visit beautiful Lauterbrunnen Valley for views of Trümmelbach Falls, where ten glacier-fed waterfalls cut through mountain rock. This afternoon we arrive in the village of Grindelwald. Dinner is at our hotel tonight. B,D DAY 5: GRUYÉRES & CHILLON CASTLE After breakfast we travel west to the medieval town of Gruyéres. Visit an authentic chocolate factory at Maison Cailler and follow the process of making delectable chocolate on an interactive tour. Follow the history of cocoa at the onsite museum and taste fresh Swiss chocolate made with alpine milk. Next, travel southwest along the shores of beautiful Lake Geneva for a tour of Chillon Castle. Built on an island on Lake Geneva, Chillon is the inspiration to the castle in Disney s The Little Mermaid. In Täsch we board a train headed for the alpine village of Zermatt, featuring magnificent views of the mountains. We spend the next two nights in Zermatt. B DAY 6: GORNERGR AT COG R AILWAY Today we take the Gornergrat cog railway to the summit of the Gornergrat Ridge featuring breathtaking alpine panoramas. We ll see Switzerland s tallest peak, second-largest glacier, and 29 mountains over 13,000 feet including the famous Matterhorn. The remainder of the day is ours to explore Zermatt before our included dinner. B,D DAY 7: THE GLACIER EXPRESS Today we enjoy one of the world s greatest alpine railways The Glacier Express. We travel eastbound along wondrous alpine valleys, over countless bridges, and through several tunnels. Despite its name, The Glacier Express travels at a leisurely pace for taking pictures and appreciating the country s grand landscapes. Disembark in Chur and travel by motorcoach into Italy. Our accommodations for the next two nights are in Como. Dinner is at the hotel this evening. B,D DAY 8: LAKE COMO BOAT CRUISE Lake Como is Italy s third largest lake is often named one of the world s most beautiful bodies of water. Lake Como s shoreline stretches into three different arms surrounded by snowcapped peaks, forested alpine ridges, romantic lakeside communities, and opulent historic villas. We cruise this beautiful lake from Como to Bellagio. There will be time to explore Como before we transfer to our hotel. Tonight we celebrate our spectacular Swiss adventure with our new friends at a Holiday Vacations Farewell Dinner. B,D DAY 9: RETURN HOME We return to the United States with unforgettable memories of our vacation in the Swiss Alps. B YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES All airfare, taxes & fuel surcharges Guaranteed prices & low deposit Holiday Vacations Tour Director Expert local guides Motorcoach & professional driver Baggage handling at hotels $100 travel voucher for a future tour 13 Excellent Meals Featuring Daily breakfasts Folklore dinner at the Stadtkeller, Holiday Vacations Farewell Dinner in Como B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner All Accommodations Featuring 2 nights at the Hotel Monopol in 1 night at the Hotel Eiger in Grindelwald 2 nights at Hotel National in Zermatt 2 nights at Hotel Como in Como Featured Attractions city tour Lake cruise Vitznau-Rigi Bahn cog railway Weggis-Rigi aerial cableway Ballenberg Swiss Folk Park Trummelbach Schlucht Waterfalls Maison Cailler Nestlé tour & tasting Chillon Castle guided tour Täsch-Zermatt train Gornergrat cog railway Glacier Express train Como Lake cruise Price Per Person ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED! Double...$6799 per person Single per person Triple subject to availability A valid U.S. passport is required for all U.S. citizens. Passport cards and enhanced driver's licenses are NOT acceptable. Deposit: $200 per person Final Payment: February 12, days prior to departure Guaranteed Price: Your price is guaranteed upon receipt of your deposit. ACTIVITY LEVEL 4 OUT OF 5 Refer to General Information insert for details

3 Tour Highlights Iconic Sights, Train Adventure & Magnificent Beauty Mount Rigi Cog Rail & Aerial Tram Climb to the top of Mount Rigi on the Vitznau-Rigi Bahn cog railway, the first railway of its kind in Continental Europe. Take in sights of the Swiss Alps and the historic city of, then take the Weggis-Rigi Kaltbad aerial cable car back down the mountain. Glacier Express The Glacier Express train runs lengthwise across the Swiss Alps along river valleys, over countless bridges, and through several tunnels. In spite of its name, the Glacier Express travels at a leisurely pace, perfect for taking pictures and appreciating the country s grand landscapes. Lake Como Cruise Lake Como, Italy s third largest lake, is often named one of the world s most beautiful bodies of water. Cruise the lake and fall in love with its forest-covered alpine ridges, romantic lakeside communities, and opulent historic villas. Book today! A deposit of only $200 per person confirms your reservation! V A H O L C A T I D A Y WISNSZ19 I O N S Henry Ave. Eau Claire, WI holidayvacations.com keyword: wisn Holiday Vacations, LLC Departure Points Milwaukee Metro Area Transportation provided to/from Chicago O Hare International Airport. Call for nearest departure point.

4 GENERAL INFORMATION Guaranteed Prices Holiday Vacations published tour prices are based on the rates known at the time of publication and are expected to be in effect at the time of departure. Once we have received your deposit, your price is guaranteed and any subsequent price increase is at our expense. Reservations Make reservations well in advance. Space requested by phone will be held for five business days pending receipt of the required deposit by mail, telephone or in person. Reservations made after the indicated final payment due date must be paid in full at the time of reservation. $200 Deposit Per Person A deposit must accompany all reservation requests. Personal check, money order, Discover, MasterCard or VISA are acceptable forms of payment. The deposit and all payments made are fully refundable prior to the final payment due date. Final Payment A balance due date and amount will be indicated on your tour statement. 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Activity Level There isn t a universal standard for rating tour mobility requirements, however, to help evaluate if a tour is right for you, Holiday Vacations has designated a rating system that identifies the average activity level for the entire tour. Activity levels are based on an expectation of general health and mobility. We are using a sliding scale based on Level 1 being the easiest and Level 5 being the most challenging. With Level 1, expect to climb some stairs, navigate slight slopes, stand for reasonable periods and walk over relatively level conditions. With Level 5, expect a high activity level with challenging conditions, lots of walking, uneven surfaces, and possibly high altitudes. As a participant on any Holiday Vacations tour, you must be able to navigate your way in and out of airports with your own luggage. Airport personnel can provide wheelchair assistance upon request. You must also be able to handle your own carry-on bags. This includes on airplanes, on and off motorcoaches and to and from hotel rooms. Your checked baggage will be handled for you at group hotels. If you require mobility assistance, you must be accompanied by an able companion who is capable of, and totally responsible for, providing the necessary assistance. Holiday Vacations does not provide personal attendant services. The ability to perform assorted levels of activity while traveling varies between each individual. Although we welcome your questions regarding the amount of activity on any tour, Holiday Vacations is unable to determine your travel health and fitness level. Please consult your doctor with questions when evaluating your ability to travel.

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Should a shared arrangement not be available, the single price applies. Triple & Quad These accommodations are usually in rooms with two double beds. A rollaway bed or cot is subject to availability on a request basis. Reservation Name/Identification The requirement to collect your date of birth, gender and full name as it appears on the government issued photo identification you will use on your tour is federally mandated by the Transportation Security Administration. TSA s privacy policy as well as additional details, can be found at using the keywords Secure Flight. Passport Required (FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL) Your Passport must be valid for 6 months from the end date of your tour. It is Holiday Vacations policy that all tours traveling outside of the United States require a valid U.S. Passport in the form of a Passport book. 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