Grand Circle Cruise Line and BCASR presents... ITINERARY OVERVIEW IT S INCLUDED. OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS all with FREE Single Supplements OCTOBER 9, 2017

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1 Grand Circle Cruise Line and CASR presents... River Cruise featuring our privately owned 140-passenger ship exclusively for American travelers Romance of the Rhine & Mosel elgium: Antwerp The Netherlands: Willemstad, Kinderdijk Germany: onn, Trier, ernkastel, oppard, Speyer France: Strasbourg Switzerland: asel 16 days from $ 4895 with international airfare from Philadelphia NGLAND ruges (Optional xtension) NTHRLANDS Willemstad FRANC Arrival/ Departure Optional xtension Cruise Route Motor Route Total Cruising 854 miles Distance (1378 km) Antwerp russels LGIUM LUXMOURG IT S INCLUDD 15 days from $ 3695 River Cruise only International airfare, airport transfers, government taxes, fees, and airline fuel surcharges, unless you choose to make your own air arrangements Accommodations for 14 nights aboard a private river ship with wireless Internet access ALL meals: Daily breakfasts, 14 lunches, 14 dinners including 1 meal in a local restaurant plus all onboard house beer & wine, as well as soft drinks 13 included tours with personal headsets and 5 exclusive Discovery Series events German language lesson uropean Union discussion Winery visit Home-Hosted Lunch Switzerland Today discussion Local Program Directors, a Grand Circle Cruise Line exclusive: These dedicated experts are with you (and no more than 47 travelers) every step of the way to provide insider s knowledge and the perspective that will enrich your experience Gratuities for local guides and motorcoach drivers All port charges: a value of $165 per person aggage handling for 1 piece of luggage per person, including tips Trier Nijmegen 5% Frequent Traveler Credit toward your next Grand Circle trip an average of $300 Rhine onn Cochem Koblenz Zell oppard Mosel ernkastel Strasbourg asel Lucerne (Optional xtension) SWITZRLAND GRMANY Speyer ITALY CZCH RPULIC AUSTRIA ITINRARY OVRVIW Day 1 Depart U.S. Day 2-3 Antwerp, elgium mbark ship Port Antwerp Included Tour Antwerp Day 4-5 The Netherlands Ports Willemstad Delta Works Kinderdijk Nijmegen Included Tours Kinderdijk Windmills Nijmegen Optional Tour Liberation Museum Day 6-12 Germany Ports onn Cochem Trier Riol Included Tours onn Cochem Trier ernkastel Speyer Optional Tours Luxembourg Marksburg Castle Day Strasbourg, France Port Strasbourg Included Tours Strasbourg aden-aden Optional Tour Alsatian Highlights Day 15 asel, Switzerland Port asel OCTOR 9, 2017 Included Tour asel Day 16 asel Return to U.S. Disembark ship OPTIONAL XTNSIONS all with FR Single Supplements ruges, elgium 3-night pre-trip from $795 Lucerne, Switzerland 4-night post-trip from $695 Please mention this code when booking: G

2 WHAT TO XPCT Pacing 15 days, with 14 nights aboard a river ship Physical Requirements Walk 2 miles unassisted and participate in 2-3 hours of physical activities each day, including stairs Not accessible for travelers using wheelchairs or scooters Travelers using walkers, crutches, or other mobility aids must travel with a companion who can assist them Program Directors reserve the right to modify participation or send travelers home if their limitations impact the group s experience Terrain & Transportation Uneven walking surfaces, including unpaved paths, hills, stairs, and cobblestones, which can be slick in wet or colder condition Travel by 140-passenger river ship, 47-seat coach, street car, small boat, and tram Changes in water-level depths may require adjustments to your itinerary Climate Daytime temperatures range from F during cruising season June-August are the warmest months March and November weather can be unpredictable and change quickly DAY 1 Depart U.S. DAY 2 russels, elgium Antwerp mbark ship Arrive in russels today, where you ll be met and assisted with your transfer to the pier in Antwerp. Here, embark your ship, joining your fellow travelers, including those from the ruges, elgium extension..the balance of the day is at leisure, and you can head out on an orientation walk of the nearby area with your Program Director. In the early evening, gather for your first Port Talk a nightly briefing designed to prepare you for the next day s activities. L,D River Ship DAY 3 Antwerp Willemstad, the Netherlands Get to know Antwerp, elgium s second-largest city and a major diamond center, on a morning walking tour. Stroll through Old Town, visiting the landmark Grote Markt, a square surrounded by 16th-century guildhouses, and Town Hall..The afternoon is yours to further discover the city on your own. Tonight, you ll be officially welcomed onboard YOUR ITINRARY and meet the ship s crew over a Welcome Drink followed by your Captain s Welcome Dinner. DAY 4 Willemstad Kinderdijk Learn the fascinating story behind the Delta Works Flood Control Project, established to ensure that floods like the 1953 disaster which claimed thousands of lives never happen again on a morning tour. uilt over 32 years for some $6.5 billion, the project complements the ecosystem and protects a vast area of lowlands. Discover the scale and sophistication of the project, one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World..This afternoon, visit the worldrenowned Kinderdijk to witness its 19 windmills, a UNSCO World Heritage Site built around 1740 and supported in part by Grand Circle Foundation. Holland is known for its windmills, and nowhere will you find more than near this little village. DAY 5 Nijmegen Discover Nijmegen, the Netherlands oldest city, on a morning walking tour. Located in the eastern part of the country near the German border, Nijmegen was built on seven hills overlooking the Waal River near its confluence with the Rhine..Then, enjoy an afternoon of scenic cruising, picking up a few key German phrases along the way during an exclusive Discovery Series language lesson. DAY 6 onn, Germany This morning, set off on a walking tour of onn s Old Town that includes the aroque City Hall, Romanesque basilica, and eethoven s memorial. Then continue your explorations with the rest of the day on your own. DAY 7 Cochem This morning, disembark in Cochem to visit Reichsburg Castle, which was converted into a summer home in 1868 for Louis Ravene, a erlin entrepreneur, and is now owned by the city. Take a scenic drive up from the river valley to the top of the rocky hill on which the castle is perched. xplore both the exterior and interior, and then enjoy time on your in own in Cochem before returning to the ship.

3 DAY 8 Trier Learn about Trier s history and explore its ancient ruins during a morning walking tour featuring the secondcentury Porta Nigra, once the gate of a Roman fortress, and the famous asilica built by Constantine around AD 310..The rest of the day is yours to pursue your own interests. This evening, partake in an exclusive Discovery Series discussion about the uropean Union, now composed of 28 member states. Then, join your fellow travelers for dinner at a local restaurant in Trier. DAY 9 Trier Scenic cruise Optional Luxembourg tour njoy a relaxing day of cruising, basking in riverside views of one of the most scenic sections of the Mosel River..Or, join a full-day optional excursion to Luxembourg, the tiny country whose territory is comprised of less than 1,000 square miles. The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a constitutional monarchy located between elgium, France, and Germany and its everyday language, Letzebuergesch, symbolizes the national identity. DAY 10 ernkastel Set off on a morning walking tour of ernkastel, a storybook town divided by the Mosel from its sister town, Kues, which sits on the opposite bank. Then, head to one of the town s most famous wineries for an exclusive Discovery Series visit to see its inner workings and sample some a few vintages. DAY 11 oppard Optional Marksburg Castle tour This morning, explore the historic streets of oppard a UNSCO World Heritage Site on a morning walking tour. Or, join optional morning outing to one of the most beautiful castles standing on the hills that line the Rhine River, Marksburg Castle, setting off on your tour of oppard afterward. njoy an afternoon of scenic cruising. DAY 12 Speyer Home-Hosted Lunch Disembark this morning for a walking tour of Speyer and witness its striking Romanesque cathedral. Then, join a local family for an exclusive Discovery Series Home-Hosted Lunch, which will give you a glimpse into everyday German home life as you share a meal of homemade favorites. DAY 13 Strasbourg, France Optional Alsatian Highlights tour Discover Strasbourg on a morning tour then embark on a boat tour around the Grand Ile, Strasbourg s historic center and a UNSCO World Heritage Site. Continue exploring on your own using an included complimentary public transportation pass. Or, this afternoon, join an optional Alsatian Highlights excursion through the famous wine region of Alsace, where the culture is a delightful blend of French and German influences. DAY 14 Strasbourg aden-aden, Germany This morning, visit the spa town of aden-aden, nestled in the thick, deep green forests. njoy time on your own here following your walking tour. This evening, gather with your fellow travelers for a Farewell Drink followed by your Captain s Farewell Dinner. DAY 15 asel, Switzerland xplore Switzerland s second-largest city on a morning walking tour. The afternoon is yours to pursue your own interests. This evening, partake in an exclusive Discovery Series discussion about Switzerland Today. DAY 16 asel Disembark ship Return to U.S. Disembark in asel after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight home. Or, begin your optional extension to Lucerne, Switzerland.

4 M/S River Melody Sail aboard our world-class, privately owned 140- to 164-passenger river ships Our worldwide fleet of private river ships all of which are award-winning was custom-built especially to meet the needs of our travelers. While in urope, you ll travel exclusively with other Americans in a group of no more than 47 travelers, each with its own expert resident Program Director. Share stories in your ship s welcoming lounge or relax on deck with a cool drink. njoy single, open seating and unparalleled service in our window-lined dining room. And take comfort in knowing that your ship s professional staff all fluent in nglish will always be on hand and at your service. SUN DCK SRNAD DCK SONATA DCK PRLUD DCK CANTATA DCK Cabin Categories A R F RSTAURANT SRNAD DCK LIRARY PU AR LOUNG C D G H SAUNA FITNSS R LVATOR (Does not go to Prelude Deck) RSTROOM SONATA DCK CANTATA DCK PRLUD DCK Registry: Malta Width: 38 feet Length: 366 feet Passenger capacity: 140 Crew/Nationality: 34/International ntered service: 1999 Decks: 4 Number of cabins: 70 all outside levator: Yes Please note: Only Serenade Deck cabins have private balconies. The Sonata and Cantata decks are separated by a flight of stairs. levator runs from the Cantata and Sonata decks to the Serenade Deck. There is no elevator access to the Prelude Deck.

5 WATCH VIDOS & FILMS ONLIN Here are just three of more than 900 videos & films available on our website: TRIP XPRINC TRIP ITINRARY PROGRAM DIRCTOR Watch travelers visit Cochem Castle and sample wines during a vineyard tour in ernkastel, Germany. Get more information about your detailed itinerary, like optional tours, exclusive Discovery Series events, and more. Learn why Speyer is Johannes auer s favorite place and hear his insights into the abundant history along the Rhine and Mosel Rivers. Romance of the Rhine & Mosel AIR ADD-ON Depart from: OCTOR 9, 2017 Philadelphia $1200 Additional departure cities are available. Call for details. DCKS A Serenade Deck $4895 (Top Deck w/balcony) $4695 C Sonata Deck $4395 D (Middle Deck w/picture window) $4295 Cantata Deck $4195 F (Middle Deck w/picture window) $4095 G Prelude Deck $3895 H (Lower Deck w/small window) $3695 Deposit: $500 per person. Single Supplement: $745. Single accommodations are limited. To avoid the single supplement, ask about our Roommate Matching Service. Save up to 10% with our exclusive Good uy Plan Here s how you ll save up to 10% based on a trip price of $5000 Months That You Pay in Full Prior to Your Final Payment Due Date (90 days prior to your departure date) Guarantee Your Price and Receive: Good uy Plan Savings Per Person: 12 months or more 10% $ months 9% $ months 8% $400 9 months 7% $350 8 months 6% $300 7 months 5% $250 6 months 4% $200 5 months 3% $150 4 months 2% $100 Make your final payment by check within 120 days $50 off $50 GOVRNMNT TAXS AND FS The following government taxes and fees are now included in your airfare price. Government and other authority taxes and fees: September 11th Security Fee of up to $2.50 USD applies per passenger, per flight segment (maximum charge per trip $5.00 USD oneway, $10.00 USD round trip). A flight segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing. Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) of up to $18 per passenger. Federal Domestic Flight Segment Fee of up to $3.70 USD applies per passenger, per flight segment (defined as a takeoff and a landing). U.S. or International Departure and Arrival Charges of up to $200 USD may apply depending on itinerary. On select itineraries that include the purchase of a pre- and/or post-trip extension, U.S. or international departure and arrival charges of up to $300 USD may apply. Call for details. Standard Terms & Conditions can be found on the web at Reservations & Information: Call Toll-Free: Press 2 Or call arry Kulakowsky at CST Trip name/code: Romance of the Rhine & Mosel/SA Departure date: October 9, 2017 Please mention this code when booking: G