MASTER GARDENER - AMAWATERWAYS Rhine River Study Cruise/Tour with Janet Carson August 20-27, 2018

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1 MASTER GARDENER - AMAWATERWAYS Rhine River Study Cruise/Tour with Janet Carson August 20-27, 2018 CABIN CATEGORIES & RATES FOR 7 NIGHT CRUISE ONLY SHIP-AMAKRISTINA CATEGORY DECK STATEROOM MG GROUP CRUISE ONLY RATE P.P.* SEE CRUISE LAYOUT MAP BELOW E*** Piano Fixed Windows-160 Sq. Feet $2889 p.p. YELLOW D*** Piano Fixed Windows-160 Sq. Feet $3143 p.p. ORANGE CB*** Violin French Balcony-155 Sq. Feet $3653 p.p. LIME GREEN CA*** Cello/ViolinFrench Balcony-170-Sq. Feet $4078 p.p. PURPLE BB*** BA*** AB** AA** Suite Cello Violin Cello Violin Violin *based on double occupancy-subject to change French Balcony & Outside Balcony-210 Sq. Feet French Balcony & Outside Balcony-210 Sq. Feet French Balcony & Outside Balcony-235 Sq. Feet French Balcony & Outside Balcony-235 Sq. Feet French Balcony & Outside Balcony-350 Sq. Feet $4248 p.p. GREEN $4418 p.p. BLUE $4588 p.p. BRIGHT PINK $5098 p.p. LILAC $5608 p.p. SOFT PINK ***Single & **Triple Occupancy available on some cabins in these categories. Call for pricing.

2 COUNTRIES VISITED: FRANCE, GERMANY, NETHERLANDS & SWITZERLAND RHINE RIVER The AmaKristina set to debut in 2017 is a sister ship to the AmaViola and features the most advanced design of any river cruise vessel currently in operation. Our exclusive Twin Balconies are available in most staterooms, which measure a spacious sq. feet, with four suites measuring 350 sq. feet. Passengers will enjoy gourmet dining with free-flowing fine wines at multiple onboard dining venues; a heated sun deck swimming pool with a swim-up bar; fitness center and spa; complimentary ship-wide Wi-Fi and in-room Internet and entertainment on demand; and a fleet of bicycles carried onboard for passengers to enjoy on their own or on guided bike tours.

3 AMAKRISTINA-DECK PLANS

4 CAT. E, Piano Deck Fixed Windows, 160 sq. ft. Riverview Staterooms feature a picture window. There is also a flat-screen TV featuring local and satellite channels. Each stateroom is equipped with a hair dryer, plush terry bathrobes, slippers and a safe. Your bathroom offers a magnifying mirror and spa-quality toiletries including soaps, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and body lotion. CAT. D, Piano Deck Fixed Windows, 160 sq. ft. Riverview Staterooms feature a picture window. There is also a flat-screen TV featuring local and satellite channels. Each stateroom is equipped with a hair dryer, plush terry bathrobes, slippers and a safe. Your bathroom offers a magnifying mirror and spa-quality toiletries including soaps, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and body lotion.

5 CAT. CB, Violin Deck French Balcony, 155 sq. ft. French Balcony Staterooms feature all outside accommodations on the Violin deck. There is also a flat-screen TV featuring local and satellite channels. Each stateroom is equipped with a hair dryer, plush terry bathrobes, slippers and a safe. Your bathroom offers a magnifying mirror and spa-quality toiletries including soaps, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and body lotion. CAT. CA, Violin & Cello Deck French Balcony, 170 sq. ft. French Balcony Staterooms feature all outside accommodations, on the Violin & Cello decks. There is also a flat-screen TV featuring local and satellite channels. Each stateroom is equipped with a hair dryer, plush terry bathrobes, slippers and a safe. Your bathroom offers a magnifying mirror and spa-quality toiletries including soaps, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and body lotion.

6 CAT. BB, Cello Deck French Balcony & Outside Balcony, 210 sq. ft. French Balcony Staterooms feature all outside accommodations, with exclusive "Twin Balcony" on the Violin & Cello decks. There is also a flat-screen TV featuring local and satellite channels. Each stateroom is equipped with a hair dryer, plush terry bathrobes, slippers and a safe. Your bathroom offers a magnifying mirror and spa-quality toiletries including soaps, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and body lotion. CAT. BA, Violin Deck French Balcony & Outside Balcony, 210 sq. ft. Twin Balcony Staterooms feature all outside accommodations, with exclusive "Twin Balcony" on the Violin deck. There is also a flatscreen TV featuring local and satellite channels. Each stateroom is equipped with a hair dryer, plush terry bathrobes, slippers and a safe. Your bathroom offers a magnifying mirror and spa-quality toiletries including soaps, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and body lotion.

7 CAT. AB, Cello Deck French Balcony & Outside Balcony, 235 sq. ft. -triple occupancy available in some cabins Twin Balcony Staterooms feature all outside accommodations, with exclusive "Twin Balcony" on the Cello deck. There is also a flat-screen TV featuring local and satellite channels. Each stateroom is equipped with a hair dryer, plush terry bathrobes, slippers and a safe. Your bathroom offers a magnifying mirror and spa-quality toiletries including soaps, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and body lotion. CAT. AA, Violin Deck French Balcony & Outside Balcony, 235 sq. ft.- triple occupancy available in some cabins Twin Balcony Staterooms feature all outside accommodations, with exclusive "Twin Balcony" on the Violin deck. There is also a flatscreen TV featuring local and satellite channels. Each stateroom is equipped with a hair dryer, plush terry bathrobes, slippers and a safe. Your bathroom offers a magnifying mirror and spa-quality toiletries including soaps, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and body lotion.

8 Suite, Violin Deck French Balcony & Outside Balcony, 350 sq. ft. Suites are extra spacious with exclusive "Twin Balcony" and mini-bar. There is also an enhanced sitting area featuring a sofa and two chairs as well as an expansive bathroom with a bathtub and separate shower. Each stateroom is equipped with a hair dryer, plush terry bathrobes, slippers and a safe. Your bathroom offers a magnifying mirror and spaquality toiletries including soaps, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and body lotion.

9 CRUISE ONLY 7 NIGHT ITINERARY DEPARTING 8/20/18 Garden Tours will be added Day 1 ARRIVE IN AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND - EMBARKATION Arrive in Amsterdam and board your luxurious river cruise ship. Meet your fellow travelers tonight at the Welcome Dinner. (D) Day 2 AMSTERDAM After breakfast, your tour of Amsterdam begins with a scenic canal cruise through the city known as the Venice of the North. See the tall narrow homes lining the water, the Skinny Bridge, and the house where Anne Frank and her family lived in hiding during WWII. Later, enjoy a panoramic city tour that will show you many key sights, including a photo stop at the windmill famously painted by Rembrandt. You ll have some free time to explore on your own before returning to the ship. The ship departs this afternoon, en route to Germany. (B,L,D) Day 3 COLOGNE, GERMANY KOBLENZ Enjoy a guided tour of Cologne this morning, which will take you to the Old Town, Cathedral Square, and the city s majestic 13th-century Gothic cathedral. Afterwards, you ll have free time to visit some of the local shops or have a coffee at a quaint café. Late tonight, the ship cruises to Koblenz and moors overnight. (B,L,D) Day 4 RÜDESHEIM This morning, cruise through the picturesque Rhine Gorge, admiring its many castles and fortress ruins and the legendary Lorelei Rock. Arrive in the winemaking town of Rüdesheim where you will enjoy an afternoon wine tasting with a local vintner. Or, take a Gondola Ride above the town to see the Niederwalddenkmal Statue. Later you ll have free time to explore the Drosselgasse, the town s most famous and charming street, a narrow passage lined with shops and taverns. This evening, visit Siegfried s Mechanical Instrument Museum, home to a remarkable collection of old robotic and self-playing musical instruments. The ship sails overnight. (B,L,D) Day 5 SPEYER - HEIDELBERG Arrive around noon in Speyer, one of Germany s oldest cities, known for its cathedral, numerous churches and the 13th-century Altpörtel ( Old Gate ). Choose either a city tour of Speyer or a halfday excursion to historic Heidelberg, where you will visit the red-walled castle with its Great Vat (a 49,000-gallon 18th-century wine cask) and see beautiful views of the Neckar Valley and city below. This evening, the ship continues onward to Strasbourg, France. (B,L,D) Day 6 STRASBOURG, FRANCE Capital city of the Alsace region in northeastern France, Strasbourg is situated on the Rhine at the German border. After arriving this morning, enjoy a panoramic city tour that will take you past the Orangery, the town s oldest park, the European Parliament, and the Place de la Republique. Afterwards, take a walking tour of the lovely La Petite France neighborhood, where you will see the Gothic cathedral with its famous astronomical clock. The remainder of the day is yours to spend as you wish. The ship moors overnight. (B,L,D) Day 7 BREISACH, GERMANY You have two exciting excursions to choose from today. The first is a walking tour of Riquewihr, a picturesque town that looks much as it did back in the 16th century. A second option is a walking tour of Breisach and Freiburg. Breisach is a beautiful town that houses one of Europe s largest wine cellars. In Freiburg, you will visit the historical city center and the Augustinerplatz, site of Freiburg s Münster, a Gothic cathedral constructed of red sandstone. Tonight, the ship cruises to Switzerland. (B,L,D) Day 8 BASEL, SWITZERLAND - DISEMBARKATION Disembark after breakfast. (B)

10 WHATS INCLUDED Included features for 7-night cruise: Accommodation during the cruise Taxes and gratuities of USD$130 per person included for the 7-night cruise. All gourmet meals onboard (Early Riser Coffee and Croissants, a Rich Buffet Breakfast, a Festive Lunch Buffet, Afternoon Tea & Coffee with Cake, Cookies & Sandwiches and a Multi- Course Dinner; Free Flowing Red and White Wine from the local regions, Beer or Soft Drinks for lunch and dinner Choice of dining options at no additional cost including the main dining salon and an intimate Chef s Table Restaurant where the Chef prepares the meal in person Free Coffee, Tea, Ice-Water and Ice-Tea are included all day. Cappuccino, Latte and Espresso can be requested free of charge during all meals! Complimentary coffee & tea station available 24 hours. Captain s Welcome Champagne Reception and Gala Dinner and Captains Farewell Champagne Reception and Gala Dinner plus several Theme Dinners Bottled water, fluffy bathrobes and slippers are provided free of charge in each cabin Use of the Swimming Pool (as equipped) on the Sun Deck and the Wellness Center inside including Fitness equipment (free of charge) Use of the Bicycles and helmets onboard free of charge Complimentary use of the internet onboard (via flat-screen TV & keyboard in each stateroom and wireless in our two lounges) Complimentary In Cabin Movies Elevator on board operating between 4 different levels: Restaurant (Level 1), Staterooms (Level 2), Lobby and Panorama Lounge (Level 3) and Staterooms (Level 4); (elevator does not go to the lowest deck or Sun deck) Nightly Piano Music and also during tea and coffee Our daily shore excursion program during the cruise with English speaking guides. Use of our Quiet vox headsets is also included at no additional cost. Services of our professional English Speaking Cruise Director Rates do not include: Airport transfers and pre-or post-land arrangements All other beverages except of the ones mentioned above Use of the Telephone in each cabin Items purchased in the Gift Shop Port charges of $173 per person Optional Garden Tours that will be offered in addition to our daily included shore excursion program

11 OPTIONAL PRE-& POST LAND PACKAGE OPTIONS Optional 2 Night Pre-Cruise Package-Amsterdam Package- 2 nights $484 per person double; $968 single occupancy Included in the 2- night package: Hotel nights at Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam Hotel (or similar) Guaranteed Upgrade to Superior Room with Canal View USD $50 F&B hotel credit Transfer from hotel to ship Hot buffet Breakfast Baggage handling at the hotel All hotel taxes Optional 2 Night Post Cruise Package- ZURICH or LUCERNE Package- 2 nights $ per person double; $ single Included in the 2-night package: 2 nights at the hotel (any mix) based on price noted-m Gallery Zurich-Hotel Continental in Zurich (or similar) and the Radisson Blu, Schweizerhof in Lucerne (or similar) All hotel taxes Baggage handling at the hotel(s) Daily Breakfast at Hotel(s) City Tour of Lucerne and / or City Tour of Zurich All transfers in either direction between the hotel(s), if applicable, and the hotel and vessel in Basel English speaking AmaWaterways host or hostess at the hotel(s) Optional 4 Night Post Cruise Package- ZURICH & LUCERNE Package- 2 nights Zurich & 2 nights Lucerne $ per person double: $ single Included in the 4-night package: 2 nights at the hotel -M Gallery Zurich-Hotel Continental in Zurich (or similar) and the Radisson Blu, Schweizerhof in Lucerne (or similar) All hotel taxes Baggage handling at the hotel(s) Daily Breakfast at Hotel(s) City Tour of Lucerne and / or City Tour of Zurich All transfers in either direction between the hotel(s), if applicable, and the hotel and vessel in Basel English speaking AmaWaterways host or hostess at the hotel(s)