Magical Rhine and Moselle

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1 Lawrence University presents Magical Rhine and Moselle October 23 November 1, 2019 Book Now & Save $ 550 Per Person For more information contact Collette please refer to booking #911859

2 Accompanying you on this trip will be Chuck and Estella Lauter. Chuck and Estella began to travel in Europe in 1964, when they camped in Germany, France, Switzerland and Italy. They lived in Germany in , traveling often, returning in 1990 at the end of their son s year as a Rotary scholar, and in 1997 for a bicycle trip on the Mosel with their daughter. They are looking forward to experiencing Europe from the perspective of its greatest river and hope you join them! Chuck was Dean of Student Affairs and various other titles at Lawrence from with responsibilities for off-campus programs (including Bjorklunden and the London Center) and international students. Estella is Professor Emerita from UW Oshkosh after a career that included 23 years at UW Green Bay. From their home in Door County, they have traveled in Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America. As representatives of Appleton s Sister City relationship with Kurgan, Russia, they taught at Kurgan State University for a term in 2006.

3 10 Days 22 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 8 Dinners Book Now & Save $550 Per Person: Lower Outside Double Rate $5,099; $4,549* Middle Outside Double Rate $5,799; $5,249* Upper Outside Double Rate $6,099; $5,549* Suite Double Rate $8,199; $7,649* For bookings made after Dec 07, 2018 call for rates. Included in Price: Round Trip Air from OHare Intl Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $385 per person, * All Rates are Per Person and are subject to change, based on air inclusive package from ORD Please call for rates from alternate gateways Upgrade your in-flight experience with Elite Airfare Additional rate of: Business Class $4,690 Refer to the reservation form to choose your upgrade option IMPORTANT CONDITIONS: Your price is subject to increase prior to the time you make full payment. Your price is not subject to increase after you make full payment, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees. Once deposited, you have 7 days to send us written consumer consent or withdraw consent and receive a full refund. (See registration form for consent.) Exploring the Rivers of the World: Collette s River Cruises are a slower, more intimate way to explore the world. These adventures, on small 4-star vessels, are an easy way to travel through the world s beautiful waterways. Plus, when you step off your ship with a Tour Manager by your side, you ll truly come to know the people and places along the river

4 Collette Experiences Set out on a 7-night cruise along the Rhine. Discover the lovely town of Cochem on a guided tour. Take in the sounds of barrel organs and medieval instruments at Siegfried s Mechanisches Musikkabinett. Must-See Inclusions Set out on a tour of picturesque Rüdesheim. Cruise the famous canals of Amsterdam and join a local guide for a city tour. Explore Cologne s Old Town during a walking tour. Culinary Inclusions Enjoy a Captain s Gala Dinner aboard your ship. Visit one of Cochem s renowned wine cellars. Highlights: Amsterdam, Cologne, Moselle River, Cochem, Wine Tasting, Koblenz, Rüdesheim, Siegfried s Mechanical Music Museum, Mannheim, Speyer, Strasbourg, Titisee Day 1: Wednesday, October 23, 2019 Overnight Flight Join us for an exciting tour featuring Strasbourg and the romantic Rhine Valley. This journey brings you through one of the most historic and dramatic regions in all of Europe. Day 2: Thursday, October 24, 2019 Amsterdam, Netherlands - Board Ship - Tour Begins Your tour opens in Amsterdam where you will board your ship for a 7-night cruise along the Rhine River. Your ship offers an array of amenities including outside staterooms, unlimited wine with every dinner, and daily onboard musical performances. This evening, meet in the lounge for a cocktail reception followed by a welcome aboard dinner. (D) Day 3: Friday, October 25, 2019 Amsterdam Join a local expert for a city tour of Amsterdam including a cruise along the city s centuries-old canal system. Board your canal boat and cruise by charming cafés and famous 16th-century row houses stacked side-by-side. (B, L, D) Day 4: Saturday, October 26, 2019 Cologne, Germany As you glide down the river this morning, pass through the picturesque German landscape dotted with medieval towns. Your journey brings you to Cologne

5 where you will join a guide for a walking tour of the city s Old Town with its narrow, cobbled streets. Admire the Cologne Cathedral, as well as the Roman Dionysus mosaic and the Romanesque church of St. Martin. (B, L, D) Day 5: Sunday, October 27, 2019 Moselle River - Cochem Set sail on the Moselle River to Cochem where you will join a guided tour through this lovely town and Reichsburg Castle. The castle is set on a precipitous rock high above the town and offers breathtaking views of the Moselle Valley. End your tour of Cochem with an introduction by a local winemaker to one of Cochem s wine cellars where you will taste regional Mosel wines. (B, L, D) Day 6: Monday, October 28, 2019 Koblenz - Rüdesheim Continue on to Koblenz and get to know this 2,000- year-old city on a walking tour. See such sights as the town s old quarter, which was badly damaged during World War II and then rebuilt, as well as the Schaengel Fountain at the town hall. Your next stop is Rüdesheim. Set out on a tour of the city and its famous Siegfried s Mechanisches Musikkabinett (or Mechanical Music Museum) where you will be treated to the music of barrel organs and medieval mechanical instruments. (B, L, D) Day 7: Tuesday, October 29, 2019 Mannheim - Speyer The river takes you to Mannheim where you will have free time to explore the city on your own. Or, perhaps you will join an optional excursion to the town of Heidelberg. Later, sail to Speyer, one of Germany s oldest cities, and step back in time on a walking tour to explore such places as the Old Gate and the Jewish baths. A wonderful evening of food, music and entertainment awaits you at the Captain's Gala Dinner. (B, L, D) Day 8: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 Strasbourg, France Your journey takes you to Strasbourg, a provincial capital of France that blends centuries of Roman, French, German and Alsatian influences together, creating a unique character. Discover the history of the city on a guided tour of the old quarter, "Petite France," featuring the Cathedral of Notre Dame.

6 Highlights also include Place de la République and Place d Austerlitz. You will have free time to explore this perfectly preserved town before returning to your cruise ship. (B, L, D) Day 9: Thursday, October 31, 2019 Disembark-Basel, SW- Colmar, France- Black Forest, Germany - Zurich, SW Today is filled with exploration! Disembark your ship in Basel, Switzerland and travel to the Alsace wine region to spend time in beautiful Colmar. Step back in time with a local guide on a walking tour of the Old Town highlighting its many architectural landmarks. Enjoy some free time to explore this charming city on your own. Next, drive to Titisee, a German resort town nestled alongside its picturesque lake hidden deep in the Black Forest. Savor some leisure time to browse the shops for the region s famous cuckoo clocks. You ll have an opportunity to meet a local artisan who demonstrates how these cuckoo clocks are made with traditional techniques. Then, enjoy a dinner of Black Forest regional specialties before arriving at your Zurich airport area hotel this evening. (B, D) Day 10: Friday, November 1, 2019 Zurich Airport Area - Tour Ends Your tour comes to a close today. (B) Experience It! The Rhine River To know the Rhine River is to know Europe. Running from the Swiss Alps through Germany, this vital waterway eventually flows into the North Sea. Historically important and visually stunning, the Rhine provides the perfect "highway " from which to explore the heart of the Old World. From your cruise ship you will see fairy-tale castles, endless vineyards and ancient cities. Legendary landmarks like Lorelei Rock, which soars high above the river, complete a perfect picture. Travel from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Basel, Switzerland in style. Along the way you gain a new perspective that only a river and land travel experience can offer.

7 Please Note: IDENTIFICATION Passports are required for this tour at your expense. Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity from date of return home. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements. IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact. This itinerary is subject to change due to unforeseen changes in water levels, delays at the locks and other circumstances that may arise along the waterways. These changes may include items being missed during the tour; however, every effort will be made to substitute another attraction if possible. To complete your tour, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing our airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at prescheduled times. Cabins are available on lower (Haydn), middle (Strauss) and upper (Mozart) decks. Please note that river cruises are smaller ships and only have a finite number of each cabin category available. Specific categories are available on a first come, first served basis. Every effort will be made to accommodate your cabin choice at time of reservation; however, if that cabin category is no longer available, the closest available category will be offered. Please inquire through our Client Care Center for any upgrade fees which will apply for different cabin categories. Suites are available (Amadeus Suites) on a very limited basis. Gratuities for cabin stewards, bus boys and waiters on board the ship are not included. Single accommodations are extremely limited. Triple and child accommodations are not available. Ports of call are subject to change based on pier availability and weather conditions. Coffee or tea is included at all meals. Wine, beer and soda are included with each dinner onboard the ship. Smart casual wear is recommended throughout the trip. For the welcome and farewell dinners, a dinner dress for ladies and jacket and tie for gentlemen is recommended. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended throughout the trip. This tour includes moderate physical activity. The itinerary blends some longer days with shorter days and more leisure time. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances, up stairs or on uneven walking surfaces, should be expected. The cruise line reserves the right to charge a supplemental fuel charge. Should this charge be incurred, you will be notified in advance. Please be advised many airlines do not provide advance seat assignments until checkin at the airport. Advance seating will be subject to the airline's terms and conditions. Air passengers will arrive into Amsterdam, Netherlands airport and depart from Zurich, Switzerland airport. All transfers will depart from/return to these airports. Embarkation on day 2 is upon arrival; however, cabins will not be ready for check in until after 3:00 p.m.; on day 9, disembarkation is normally at 10:00 a.m. Economy air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more traveling on the same flights and dates. A deposit of $750 per person is due upon reservation. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. Reservations made after the deposit due date of November 30, 2018 are based upon availability. Final payment due by June 25, Deposits are refundable up until December 07, CST# UBN# Nevada Sellers of Travel Registration No

8 TRAVEL DATE: 10/23/2019 TERRITORY: M5 RES#: Magical Rhine and Moselle For Reservations Contact: Collette , please refer to booking # Middle Street, Pawtucket, RI A deposit of $750 per person is due upon reservation. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. Reservations made after the deposit due date of November 30, 2018 are based upon availability. Final payment due by June 25, Deposits are refundable up until December 07, YOUR INFORMATION: Clearly print your full name (first/middle/last) as it appears on your government issued travel documentation. IMPORTANT: In order to avoid any unnecessary change fees, it is imperative that all guest names are entered correctly from the start. The information below must be the legal name and be 100% identical to the ID being used to travel <passport/driver s license> including middle names or suffixes <Jr, Sr>. First: Middle: Last: Suffix: Nickname: Gender: ( ) Male ( ) Female Date of Birth: month day year Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: ( ) Cell: ( ) Address: Passport Number: Expiration Date: (month/day/year) Date of Issuance: (month/day/year) City, State, Country of Issuance: Citizenship: Should you become ill or injured, whom should we contact (not traveling with you): Phone: ( ) ROOMING WITH: Check if address is the same as Passenger #1 First: Middle: Last: Suffix: AIR GATEWAY: Departure airport for this tour: Air Seat Request: ( ) Aisle ( ) Window ( ) Next To Traveling Companion Collette cannot guarantee your seat preference. If you have not purchased air through Collette and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at our pre-scheduled times. Please be advised, when travelling as part of a group, many airlines do not provide seat assignments. Preferred seating may be available for an additional charge. Please reserve an upgrade to Elite Airfare for an additional rate of: Business Class $4,690 Service is limited and not available on all flights or carriers. Other restrictions may apply. Please note: if you purchase an upgrade we cannot guarantee the same flight schedule as the group. If Business class service has been purchased, it is for the international portion of the journey only. Are you willing to separate from the group air schedule to accommodate your upgrade request? ( ) Yes ( ) No Federal law forbids carriage of hazardous materials such as aerosols, fireworks, lithium batteries & flammable liquids aboard the aircraft in your checked or carry-on baggage. A violation can result in 5 years imprisonment and penalties of $250,000 or more. Details on prohibited items may be found on TSA s prohibited items web page: TRAVEL PROTECTION: ( ) Yes, I wish to purchase travel protection $385 ( ) No, I decline If you choose not to purchase Collette's Waiver Insurance Plan, you will incur penalties for changes and cancellations. Travel Protection Payment is due with first deposit. The Waiver Fee does not cover any single supplement charges which arise from an individual s traveling companion electing to cancel for any reason prior to departure. The single supplement will be deducted from the refund of the person who cancels. (There is coverage under Part B which includes a single supplement benefit of $1,000 for certain covered reasons. See Part B for details.) CABIN PREFERENCE: Please Number Your Choices from 1 to 4. (1 being your top choice) ( ) Lower Outside ( ) Middle Outside ( ) Suite ( ) Upper Outside We will make every effort to accommodate your cabin category preference at the time of booking. It is suggested that you indicate your first, second and third choice of cabin categories. If requested cabin category is not available, the next available category will be offered and the supplemental amount will be added or deducted. PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Collette ( ) Check ( ) Credit Card Waiver/Insurance Amount: $ Deposit Amount: $ Total amount enclosed: $ Cardholder Name (if paying by Credit Card): Cardholder Billing Address: Check if address is the same as above Cardholder Phone: Amount: $ Credit Card Number: Expiration Date: M M Y Y SIGNATURE REQUIRED for acceptance of the below conditions and agreement to credit card use: Date: I agree to pay according to the card issuer agreement. I understand and accept the cancellation policy, terms and conditions. See for full terms and conditions of your purchase. Important Conditions: Your price is subject to increase prior to the time you make full payment. Your price is not subject to increase after you make full payment, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees.