Grand View Tour and Travel presents Switzerland, France & Christmas Markets on the Rhine

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1 Exclusive Charter Grand View Tour and Travel presents Switzerland, France & Christmas Markets on the Rhine featuring Lucerne, Strasbourg & 6 Nights aboard the Amadeus Silver II 9 Days December 3-11, 2019 Booking Discount - Save $100 per couple!

2 Daily Itinerary Cities & Ports Switzerland, France & Christmas Markets on the Rhine 9 Days December 3-11, 2019 Day 1 Depart US - Overnight Flight Day 2 Arrive Zurich - Transfer to Lucerne Arrive Zurich - Transfer to Lucerne - Meet your PWD Tour/Cruise Manager Lucerne Christmas Market Experience Welcome Drink at the hotel Overnight - Lucerne Day 3 Lucerne - Basel - Board the Amadeus Silver II Morning - Lucerne Walking Tour Travel to Basel via motorcoach - Basel Christmas Market Board the MS Amadeus Silver II for 6 Night Rhine River Cruise Welcome Dinner Onboard Meals - B & D Day 4 Strasbourg Arrive Kehl/Strasbourg - Strasbourg City Tour & Christmas Market Leisure time in Strasbourg or Alsace Wine Region Optional Ship docked into late evening in Kehl/Strasbourg Day 5 Speyer - Mannheim Morning Speyer Walking Tour & Christmas Market Cruise to Mannheim for time at Leisure or Heidelberg Optional Excursion Day 6 Rüdesheim - Rhine River Gorge - Koblenz Morning - Rüdesheim Walking Tour & Christmas Market Midday - Cruise through the Rhine River Gorge, a UNESCO Heritage Site Afternoon arrive in Koblenz - Koblenz Christmas Market Day 7 Cochem Morning Mosel River Cruising Cochem Walking Tour & Christmas Market Day 8 Cologne Morning arrival Cologne - Cologne Walking Tour & Christmas Market Gala Farewell Dinner Onboard Day 9 Cologne - Frankfurt Airport - Flight Home Transfer to the Frankfurt Airport for your flight home or Paris Extension B - Breakfast Hotel/Onboard L - Lunch Onboard D - Dinner Onboard with Regional Wines S - Snacks Onboard afternoon and/or evening Optional 2 Night Paris Post Cruise Extension $795 pp dbl +$350 single supplement Day 9 Cologne - Paris Travel to Paris for a 2-Night stay in the City of Lights Afternoon Paris Christmas Market Experience - Evening Dinner Meals - B (on ship) & D Overnight - Paris Day 10 Paris Morning Paris City Tour - see Notre Dame Cathedral, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees & the Eiffel Tower - Afternoon at Leisure Overnight - Paris Day 11 Paris - Flight Home Transfer to Paris Airport - Flights Home Paris Optional Extension Includes: 2 Nights Hotel in Paris, Tour Manager, 3 Meals (2-Breakfasts & 1-Dinner) & Paris City Tour Notes: Paris Extension must be booked at time of deposit. Due to group air policies outbound air on 12/03/2019 could be a different schedule than the rest of your group for Paris extension passengers. Paris Ext is based on 20 passenger minimum European Christmas Markets Enjoy this magical time of year as Europe s countries hold steadfastly onto Old World holiday tradition and transform into fairy-tale Christmas settings. The sights and sensations of the holiday season are everywhere: locals and guests savor the tastes of chocolate covered Lebkuchen (gingerbread), sizzling grilled sausages and spiced hot Gluehwein (mulled wine). People also delight in the festively decorated markets and shopping for ornaments, crafts, candles, nutcrackers, winter hats, roasted nuts and other traditional items. Lucerne, Switzerland Visit and overnight in Lucerne, a traditional Swiss town along the banks of Lake Lucerne with an Alpine backdrop. Enjoy a Lucerne Walking Tour of this medieval gem and see some of the city s lovely cobblestone streets, monuments, fountains, public squares, covered bridges, colorful frescoed buildings and the iconic 14th century Chapel Bridge. Enjoy Lucerne s wonderful Christmas Market, the Franziskanerplatz, located in the heart of the Old Town. Basel, Switzerland Basel is Switzerland s 3rd most populated city and is located where the Swiss, French & German borders meet. The city has a glorious past still evident in its medieval Town Hall & exquisite 18th-century homes. Visit Basel s colorful city center Christmas Market before boarding your ship in this historic city. Strasbourg, France Capital city of the Alsace region in northeastern France, Strasbourg is situated on the Rhine at the German border. Enjoy a Strasbourg City Tour to see Orangerie, the town s oldest park, the European Parliament, and the Place de la Republique. Take a walking tour of the lovely La Petite France neighborhood and see the Gothic cathedral with its famous astronomical clock. Then stroll Strasbourg s Christmas Market, one of Europe s oldest. Speyer, Germany Arrive in Speyer one of Germany s oldest cities, known for its cathedral, numerous churches and the 13th-century Altpörtel ( Old Gate ). Explore the city during your Speyer Walking Tour. Later cruise to Mannheim & maybe take an optional excursion to historic Heidelberg to visit the red-walled castle and get beautiful views of the Neckar Valley. Rüdesheim - Rhine River Gorge - Koblenz, Germany Enjoy a Rüdesheim Walking Tour including a visit to Siegfried s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum and explore the Drosselgasse, a narrow alley lined with wine taverns and restaurants. Later the ship departs to cruise through the Rhine River Gorge, a UNESCO Heritage Site and the most stunningly beautiful stretch of the river with hillsides dotted with fairy-tale castles, historic towns and vineyards. Later arrive in Germany s oldest city, Koblenz, a charming Rhineland town situated at the confluence of the Rhine & Moselle Rivers. Enjoy a walk to the popular Koblenz Christmas Market and see the famous Advent Calendar at the baroque Town Hall. Cochem, Germany The ship makes a detour along the Mosel River to the little town of Cochem. The magnificent Reichsburg castle is situated high above the town, dominating the landscape. Down below, the village with its narrow streets, half timbered houses and numerous restaurants is an ideal setting to taste the wines of the region. Enjoy a Cochem Walking Tour & the quaint Christmas Market. Cologne, Germany Cologne is Germany s 4th largest city and located on both sides of the Rhine. Enjoy a Cologne Walking Tour featuring the old part of the city and a visit to the fabled 13th century Gothic cathedral. Explore the dock side taverns, cafes, shops and the famous Christmas Market in front of the cathedral.

3 Ship & Onboard Experience The Ship - MS Amadeus Silver II Launched in 2015, the innovative 168-passenger Amadeus Silver II is the second 443-foot vessel in the Silver Class, and offers all the amenities of a floating 5-star hotel. This Premium cruise ship features the most modern furnishings that blend masterfully with the architecture of the ship and a luxurious design that is the hallmark of the Amadeus fleet. The extensive Restaurant and the Panorama Bar offer divine views of the passing riverscapes, and the glass-shielded River Terrace allows you to relax in the open air regardless of the weather. The attentive Englishspeaking onboard service staff will see to your comfort with typical European hospitality. The cabin design plans are forward-thinking, bright & modern, all part of a premium focus with 72 large Staterooms & 12 Suites. The beauty of river cruising is that the most interesting destinations come to you. This Silver II charter features English-only onboard commentary with inclusive shore excursions balanced with choice to simply relax onboard, get a spa treatment or add sightseeing with optional excursions. All Meals Included Onboard Three meals daily are served graciously in a single seating in the exquisite Panorama Restaurant and feature local and international specialties. All dinners are four courses and are served with included Regional Wines. While dining, you have splendid views of the passing scenic landscapes through the large picture windows. Enjoy afternoon and late evening snacks in the lounge based on the daily schedule. Comfortable & Innovative Staterooms After boarding, unpack once. All staterooms are larger than traditional river cruise cabins & offer excellent river views. The Mozart Deck features 12 Suites with Walk Out Balconies. The other 19 Staterooms on the Mozart Deck & 35 Staterooms on the Strauss Deck feature an innovative Panoramic Drop-Down Window. The 18 Staterooms on the Haydn Deck have a fixed window. All staterooms are fully equipped with comfortable & modern furnishings including flat screen TV & large private bathrooms with shower. Inclusions & Highlights 1 Night Hotel - Lucerne, Switzerland 6 Night Cruise - Silver II - Outside Cabin 18 Meals (7-B, 5-L & 6-D) PWD Tour/Cruise Manager Regional Wine with Dinners Onboard Welcome & Farewell Dinners Ship Staff Baggage Handling Int l Airfare/Taxes/Fuel/Fees & Port Charges Hotel & Ship Transfers Private roundtrip airport transfer from Ocean View to PHL Included Excursions/Tours & Highlights Lucerne Evening Christmas Market Lucerne Walking Tour Basel Visit & Christmas Market Strasbourg City Tour & Christmas Market Speyer Walking Tour & Christmas Market Rudesheim Walking Tour & X mas Market Koblenz Christmas Market Cochem Walking Tour & Christmas Market Cologne Walking Tour & Christmas Market 8 Christmas Market Experiences Optional Excursions Alsace Wine Region Heidelberg 2 Night - Paris Post Cruise Extension Staterooms & Suites Staterooms sf Window/188 sf D-D Window All staterooms feature 2 twin beds that can be separated or put together, flat screen TV, shower, closet, phone, desk, chair & safe. Mozart & Strauss Staterooms feature panoramic Drop-Down Windows with 188 square feet of floor space. Haydn Deck Staterooms feature a Fixed Window with 172 square feet of floor space. (Stateroom size/amenities can vary) Land & Air Rates Category E - Haydn Deck Category D - Haydn Deck $3,095 pp/dbl $3,295 pp/dbl Category C - Strauss Deck $ 3,695 pp/dbl Category B - Strauss Deck $3,895 pp/dbl Category A - Mozart Deck $4,095 pp/dbl Suite sq ft with Walk Out Balcony All suites are on the Mozart Deck and have panoramic Suite - Mozart Deck $4,595 pp/dbl windows with exterior Walk Out Balcony, Single Supplements: two twin beds that can be separated or put together, a private sitting area, flat screen TV, mini-bar, Cat E&D +$950 private bath with shower, phone, closet, desk, chair, Cat C&B +$1,250 safe & offer 284 square feet of floor space. Cat A +$1,650 (Suite size and amenities can vary) Suite +$2,200 Booking Discount - $100 per couple/$50 pp (see back for details)

4 MS Amadeus Silver II Deck Plan 2 Suite - Mozart Deck Category A - Mozart Deck Category B - Strauss Deck Category C - Strauss Deck Category D - Haydn Deck Category E - Haydn Deck CHOOSE YOUR CABIN Deck Category Size Window/Balcony Mozart-Deck 12 Suites 284 sq ft Walk-Out Balcony Mozart-Deck 19 Cabins 188 sq ft French Balcony Strauss-Deck 35 Cabins 188 sq ft French Balcony Haydn-Deck 18 Cabins 172 sq ft Window Cabins (172 or 188 sq ft) Suite (284 sq ft) DECK PLAN: 1-Sun Deck 2-Navigation Bridge 3-Lido Bar 4-Chess Board 5-Panorama Bar 6-River Terrace 7-Cafe Vienna 8-Club with Internet Station 9-Shop 10-Reception 11-Panorama Restaurant 12-Elevator 13-Fitness Room 14-Massage 15-Hairdresser TECHNICAL DATA: Built in: 2015 Draught: 1.45 m Length: 443 ft Breadth: 37.4 ft Speed: 15.5 mph Crew members: 46 Cabins/Suites: 72/12 Reservation Information YOUR FLIGHT SCHEDULE FOR THIS CRUISE/TOUR Grand View Tour & Travel works hard to provide the best fights, schedules and prices for all of our tour programs. The flights below are booked and confirmed with American Airlines. Seating is assigned by the airline, however we do our best to accommodate your requests. Frequent flyers please your account number so we can add to your flight record. All airlines reserve the right to change any itinerary. AA92 03DEC T PHILADELPHIA/ZURICH 650P 850A ARRIVE 04DEC AA705 11DEC W FRANKFURT/CHARLOTTE 1015A 225P AA423 11DEC W CHARLOTTE/PHILADLEPHIA 555P 742P Private transportation from Philadelphia to Ocean View/Bethany Area BAGGAGE FEES APPLY: Currently $60 for the first bag, $100 for the second. This applies to both traveling to & from Europe. Total of $120 roundtrip. Subject to change by the airline, DEPOSIT & FINAL PAYMENT - A deposit of $500 per person is due with reservation form to secure reservations. Final payment is due by September 3, BOOKING DISCOUNT - Make your Final Payment by check prior to September 3, 2019 & receive a $50 per person Booking Discount. Final payment must be by check, Initial Deposit can be made by check or credit card to be eligible. Pay-ments after the Initial Deposit are considered part of the Final Payment & must be made by check. Bookings after 6/3/19 are not eligible for Bkg Discount. CRUISE/SHIP NOTES - Cabin categories are limited & booked on a first come, first served basis. Cruiseline reserves the right to change the Itinerary & make some ship modifica-tions. Port Charges/Taxes are included in cruise rates ($185) and are subject to change until Final Payment. CANCELLATION FEES Cancellations are subject to the following per person fees (see below for Suites); - Cancel on or prior to June 3, 2019 $200 pp is retained* - Cancel June 4, days prior to departure: Deposit or TPP** is retained - Cancel days prior to departure: 35% of total price - Cancel days prior to departure: 50% of total price - Cancel 29 days or less prior to departure/no shows: No refunds *Suite Deposits are Non-Refundable. **If TPP purchased with Deposit. PASSPORT INFORMATION A valid passport is required for this tour and is the responsibility of each passenger. Passports must be valid for up to six (6) months beyond the travel dates. All names must be submitted to Premier exactly as they appear on passenger passports. RESPONSIBILITY Premier World Tours LLC dba Premier World Discovery (hereafter PWD), whose vouchers are used by respective agents for the passenger in all matters pertaining to hotel accommodations, cruise ship, sightseeing tours and transportation, hold themselves free of responsibility for any damages occasioned from any cause whatsoever. PWD will not be responsible for any damages or inconvenience caused by late arrivals, departures and change of schedule or other conditions nor will they be responsible for any act, omission, or event during the time the passenger is not on board their conveyance. The passage contract in use by the airline concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the airline and the purchaser of this tour/cruise, and/or passenger. PWD does not hold any responsibility for the conduct of any of its members, hotel, motorcoach, cruiseline, train, airline or other personnel. PWD reserves the right to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of a tour/cruise at its discretion. PWD &/or its Tour Director retain the right to require any participant to withdraw from a tour/cruise at any time, if determined to be in the best interests of health, safety & general welfare of the tour/cruise group or of the individual participant. Arbitration - I/We agree, any and all disputes concerning this contract or any other material concerning the trip, or the trip itself must be resolved exclusively pursuant to binding arbitration in the state of California, pursuant to the then current rules of the American Arbitration Association. Payment of the deposit for this tour/cruise constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions. Itinerary and hotels are subject to change. CST # IMPORTANT CONDITIONS/NOTES Cruisetour rates are subject to increase until you are paid in full. Paris Extension - Due to group air policies outbound air on DEPARTURE DATE could be different than the rest of group for Paris Extension passengers.

5 Premier World Discovery Reservation Form (River Cruise) DEPOSIT & FINAL PAYMENT - A deposit of $500 per person is due with reservation form to secure reservations. Final payment is due by September 3, BOOKING DISCOUNT - Deposit by June 3, 2019 and make your Final Payment by check prior to September 3, 2019 & receive a $50 per person Booking Discount. Final payment must be by check, Initial Deposit can be made by check or credit card to be eligible. Payments after the Initial Deposit are considered part of the Final Payment & must be made by check. Bookings after 6/3/19 are not eligible for Bkg Discount. CRUISE/SHIP NOTES - Cabin categories are limited & booked on a first come, first served basis. Cruiseline reserves the right to change the Itinerary & make some ship modifications. Port Charges/Taxes are included in cruise rates ($185) and are subject to change until Final Payment. TRAVEL INSURANCE: Underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company For full plan document Cost per person based on your trip price: $3,001-$3,500 $194 $3,501-$4,000 $242 $4,001-$4,500 $276 $4,501-$5,000 $319 Benefits Trip Cancellation** Cancel for Work Reasons Trip Cost* Coverage for cancellation due to work-related reasons in addition to job loss Trip Interruption** 150% of Trip Cost* Travel Delay 6 hours $750 ($150/day) Missed Connection 3 hours $500 Baggage/Personal Effects $1,500 Baggage Delay 24 hours $400 Non-Medical Emergency Evacuation $150,000 Accident & Sickness Medical Expense $50,000 Emergency Evacuation & Repatriation $250,000 Non-Insurance Worldwide Emergency Assistance Services Included Non-Insurance Travel Assistance Services Prescription Drug/Eyeglass Replacement Passport Replacement/Visa Information Medical or Legal Assistance Lost Baggage Retrieval Business Concierge CANCELLATION FEES Cancellations are subject to the following per person fees (see below for Suites); - Cancel on or prior to June 3, 2019 $200 pp is retained* - Cancel June 4, days prior to departure: Deposit or TPP** is retained - Cancel days prior to departure: 35% of total price - Cancel days prior to departure: 50% of total price - Cancel 29 days or less prior to departure/no shows: No refunds *Suite Deposits are Non-Refundable. **If TPP purchased with Deposit. PASSPORT INFORMATION A valid passport is required for this tour and is the responsibility of each passenger. Passports must be valid for up to six (6) months beyond the travel dates. All names must be submitted to Premier exactly as they appear on passenger passports. RESPONSIBILITY Premier World Tours LLC dba Premier World Discovery (hereafter PWD), whose vouchers are used by respective agents for the passenger in all matters pertaining to hotel accommodations, cruise ship, sightseeing tours and transportation, hold themselves free of responsibility for any damages occasioned from any cause whatsoever. PWD will not be responsible for any damages or inconvenience caused by late arrivals, departures and change of schedule or other conditions nor will they be responsible for any act, omission, or event during the time the passenger is not on board their conveyance. The passage contract in use by the airline concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the airline and the purchaser of this tour/cruise, and/or passenger. PWD does not hold any responsibility for the conduct of any of its members, hotel, motorcoach, cruiseline, train, airline or other personnel. PWD reserves the right to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of a tour/cruise at its discretion. PWD &/or its Tour Director retain the right to require any participant to withdraw from a tour/cruise at any time, if determined to be in the best interests of health, safety & general welfare of the tour/cruise group or of the individual participant. Arbitration - I/We agree, any and all disputes concerning this contract or any other material concerning the trip, or the trip itself must be resolved exclusively pursuant to binding arbitration in the state of California, pursuant to the then current rules of the American Arbitration Association. Payment of the deposit for this tour/cruise constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions. Itinerary and hotels are subject to change. CST # IMPORTANT CONDITIONS/NOTES Cruisetour rates are subject to increase until you are paid in full. Paris Extension - Due to group air policies outbound air on DEPARTURE DATE could be different than the rest of group for Paris Extension passengers. Reservation Form Switzerland, France & Xmas Mrkts on the Rhine December 3, 2019 Make Checks Payable to: Grand View Tours Inc. Contact Information/Mail Reservation Form to: Grand View Tour and Travel Attn: Denise Hay Atlantic Ave #844 Ocean View, DE denise@grandviewtours.com Cabin Category Requested: Cat E: Cat D: Cat C: Cat B: Cat A: Suite: (All Cabin Categories are on a space available basis) Enclosed please find a deposit in the amount of $ ($500 per person) to secure reservations for # of people. Premier s Travel Protection Plan (TPP): Yes, I (we) wish to purchase travel protection (TPP) No, I (we) decline travel protection (TPP) Enclosed please find payment in the amount of $ ($395 per person) to secure the Premier s Travel Protection Plan (TPP). I (We) wish to book the 2-night Paris Post Cruise Extension*** ($795 pp dbl/+$350 SS) Yes No (***Paris Extension must be booked at time of deposit) Total Payment $ To avoid change fees, submit full Passport names (first/mid/last) exactly as they appear on Passports Passport Name DOB (MM/DD/YY) Gender M F Roommate s Passport Name DOB (MM/DD/YY) Gender M F Passport #: Exp Date (MM/DD/YY) Country of Issuance Roommate s Passport #: Exp Date (MM/DD/YY) Country of Issuance Your Address Check if Roommate s address is the same City State ZIP Tel # Address Mbl # Emergency Contact/Tel # Other Notes Cardholder Name (if paying by credit card) Amount to be charged $ Credit card #: Exp. Date: Cardholder Billing Address: Check if address is the same as above Signature Required (for credit card use & acceptance of terms*): Today s Date: *I (We) agree to pay according to the credit card issuer agreement. I understand and accept the cancellation fees/policy and other terms.