Embark in Paris, sailing to Vernon, for a choice of guided visits to either Claude Monet s stunning gardens at Giverny or magnificent Bizy Castle.

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1 Join Ron Booiman August 11, Days Seine River Cruise & Normandy Paris to Normandy BOOK NOW & SAVE 15% OFF per person + FREE Paid Gratuities / Combine time in France s marvelous capital with discoveries of quaint towns along the Seine and the picturesque Normandy region. Embark in Paris, sailing to Vernon, for a choice of guided visits to either Claude Monet s stunning gardens at Giverny or magnificent Bizy Castle. Continue to Les Andelys with its Château Gaillard, built by England s King Richard the Lionheart in 1196, and enjoy guided sightseeing. Then, on to Caudebec, where you choose between an included excursion to the poignant Normandy landing beaches or a fascinating Taste of Normandy. Visit Joan of Arc s historic Rouen, and in Conflans, choose between a visit of Vincent van Gogh s Auverssur-Oise or Napoleon and Josephine s elegant Château de Malmaison before heading back to Paris. During your last day on the Seine, a Local Expert will show you some of the famous sights, such as the Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, and more! Includes: Daily Breakfast, 06 Lunches, 07 Dinners, Captain s welcome & farewell receptions with sparkling wine & canapés, daily afternoon tea, daily Night Fare, Farewell Dinner plus complimentary sparkling wine at breakfast, wine, beer, soft drinks with onboard lunches & dinners. Cabins start as Low as Indigo Stateroom Indigo Lower Deck Stateroom $ 3, CAD / person Limited Time Offer 15% OFF Savings $ CAD Wow Only $ 3, CAD + Free Paid Gratuities valued at $156 CAD Note: Based on Land & Cruise Only, above fares do not include International Airfares or Port Charges Cruise Promotions Are Time Limited and Subject to Change (Prior to Securing Your Cabin) Date Reflects Departure from Canada Guest that have cruised with Ron previously on the Rhine, Danube, Mekong, Irrawaddy Rivers are entitled to an Addition 5% off via the Avalon Journey Club.

2 Join Ron Booiman August 11, Days in Total Seine River Cruise & Normandy Paris to Normandy Our river ship the Tapestry II was built in 2015 & is a true haven on the river - two full decks of Panorama Suites with Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows that transform the living space into a unique Open-Air Balcony. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, giving you the rare opportunity to wake each morning to enchanting scenery and fresh breezes. The Indigo Deck Deluxe Stateroom offer sq. ft. and two upper windows including all the amenities that are included. Onboard amenities and services include complimentary computer use in public areas and free Wi-Fi access, a Fitness Center with state-of-the-art equipment, a hair salon, elevator, and a spacious Sky Deck with shade system, whirlpool, deck games, and the delightful Sky Bistro for al-fresco lunches of light grill fare. Your day-by-day itinerary indicated in UPPERCASE all inside visits, special features & guided sightseeing. Includes: Daily Breakfast, 06 Lunches, 07 Dinners, Captain s welcome & farewell receptions with sparkling wine & canapés, daily afternoon tea, daily Night Fare, Welcome & Farewell Dinners plus complimentary sparkling wine at breakfast, wine, beer, soft drinks with onboard lunches & dinners. Special onboard and onshore experiences presented by entertainers, artisans, and experts, designed to enrich your cruise. Join a Fascinating Crêpe Demonstration & Tasting.

3 Aug. 11 Depart Canada International Air Priced Separately (In-flight Service) Aug. 12 Arrive in Paris, France (Embarkation) Welcome to Paris, France s capital on the Seine River, the City of Light, where romance fills the air. This afternoon, board your river cruise vessel and meet your crew at an evening welcome reception. Before dinner, your ship glides out of Paris. (Dinner) Aug. 13 Vernon Les Andelys This morning in Vernon, choose between a guided visit of Giverny and a visit to Bizy Castle. Claude Monet lived at GIVERNY for almost 43 years ( ), and viewed his flower and water gardens as works of art just like his paintings. See his collection of Japanese prints, his charming house, and his biggest sources of inspiration. Or, visit BIZY CASTLE, built in 1740 and nicknamed Normandy s Versailles. It is known for its famous stables inspired by those at Versailles and its magnificent courtyard and water garden. This afternoon, arrive in Les Andelys, situated on a bend of the Seine and one of the most beautiful places in France. Join a Local Guide for a GUIDED WALK of the town, visiting the PARISH CHURCH OF LE PETIT ANDELY. Imposing Château Gaillard, built by England s King Richard the Lionheart as a fortress in 1196, is seen above the town. Constructed in only a year, it is a masterpiece of medieval military architecture. Aug. 14 Caudebec Today, join a guided excursion along the NORMANDY VILLAGES ROUTE to see some of Normandy s charming half-timbered houses with their sloping thatched roofs, often sporting blue wooden doors and window shutters, or along the NORMANDY ABBEYS ROUTE, a short drive from Caudebec. More than 100 abbeys once covered this region, which has a microclimate suited to growing fruit such as apples, pears, plums, and cherries. The afternoon is free to explore on your own or to join an optional excursion to pretty coastal Honfleur. Aug. 15 Caudebec Make your choice today between an included full-day excursion to the historic NORMANDY LANDING BEACHES with poignant sites such as Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc monument, and the American Cemetery (Canadian will have the opportunity to visit Juno Beach). The other tour choice today is a TASTE OF NORMANDY for an in-depth look at this picturesque, mainly agricultural region. The most important products are dairy, apples, and grain. Camembert cheese is a specialty, as is CALVADOS, a strong apple brandy you ll have the chance to taste at a local distillery. And for a touch of history, visit the famous BAYEUX TAPESTRY. Aug. 16 Rouen Rouen, capital of Upper Normandy, is an important commercial city perhaps best known for its connection to Joan of Arc, who lived, was imprisoned, and burned at the stake in the marketplace of this town in Enjoy the included GUIDED WALK through the medieval quarter with its half-timbered, glazed-tile houses, and take photos of the intricate Gros Horloge astronomical clock, dating back to the 16th century. Visit the gothic CATHEDRAL, which was once the tallest building in the world and the subject of a series of paintings by Claude Monet. The afternoon is free to explore on your own.

4 Aug. 17 Conflans After breakfast you may either join our included guided excursion to AUVERS-SUR-OISE, the quaint little town where Vincent Van Gogh lived and died, or to Napoleon and Josephine s CHÂTEAU DE MALMAISON just outside Paris. Requiring extensive renovations, this large country estate was purchased by Josephine Bonaparte in 1799 while Napoleon was fighting in Egypt. It was her aim to make it the most beautiful and curious garden in Europe, a model of good cultivation. Aug. 18 Paris Known as one of the world s most romantic and lively cities, Paris is a delight for all your senses. Your included CITY SIGHTSEEING shows you magnificent must-see sights, such as Notre Dame Cathedral, the unique Louvre Museum with its glass pyramid as a contrast to its ancient architecture, the commemorative Arc de Triomphe, and the Eiffel Tower. Alternatively, you may wish to join a GUIDED WALK through historic Île St. Louis with its narrow one-way streets and Île de la Cité, the center of Paris where the medieval city was founded and home to NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL. In your free time, stroll down the Champs-Elysées with its lavish cafés, or perhaps visit the worldfamous Louvre or Montmartre with its gleaming white Sacré Coeur Basilica and bevy of artists on Place du Tertre. Paris is also well known for its colorful nightlife, and an optional outing to one of Paris famous cabaret shows might make the perfect finale to your Seine cruise vacation. Aug. 19 Paris (Disembarkation) Departing August 19, 2017 Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Canadians will fly homeward today. (Breakfast) BOOK NOW & SAVE 15% per person + FREE Paid Gratuities Cruise Promotions Are Time Limited and Subject to Change (Prior to Securing Your Cabin) Secure Your Deposit Today & Avoid Disappointment or ron_booiman@telus.net or ron@trvlconcepts.com

5 Seine River Cruise & Normandy Aug. 11, 2017 Bookings Are Underway - Reserve Your River Ship Cabin Today 15% OFF per person + Free Paid Grats Cruise Promotions Are Time Limited and Subject to Change (Prior to Securing Your Cabin) PASSPORT AND VISAS: An Entry Visa is currently NOT required for European Union Countries however a valid Passport is required. The European Union requires a passport that must be valid for at least three (3) months beyond the expected date of return. PRICE EXCLUDES: Personal expenses, meals (unless specified); optional sightseeing, excess baggage fees, airport taxes, air taxes, international air fare & departure taxes, fuel surcharges, cruise ship taxes & port charges, cruise ship pre-paid gratuities, travel insurance, passport fees, laundry and phone calls. Any items of a personal nature such as room service, meals other than specified are not included. Medical & Cancellation insurance are not included in the price. Additional Cruise Ship Shore Excursions will be offered prior to departure. Ships Taxes/Port Charges are $ CAD per person & will be shown on your final statement. FREE PAID GRATUITIES Under the current Cruise Ship Promotion Cruise Ship Gratuities are FREE which is a Savings of $ CAD per person. BAGGAGE / PORTERAGE: Porterage for one suitcase per person is included boarding & disembarking the river ship. BED CONFIGURATION: At time of booking please confirm preference of bed configuration - queen or twin. As with all river cruises, cruise lines do mention that in the event of water level changes or maintenance on the locks on stretches of any river, it may be necessary to operate part of the itinerary by motor coach. The exact docking position is never known in advance. The cruise ship is advised shortly prior to docking, at each pier. This understandably depends on river traffic and where other ships are in port at that time. TO SECURE YOUR BOOKING: A non-refundable deposit of $ 1, CAD per person is required at the time of booking. 2nd non-refundable deposit of $ 1, CAD per person is due January 05, 2017 Deposit & Final Payments may be made by Personal Cheques, Money Orders, or by Visa and/or MasterCard Credit Card Please make Deposit Cheques payable to: Travel Concepts CREDIT CARD BOOKINGS: Your authorization to use your Credit Card number for deposit and/or final payment indicates your compliance with our booking conditions, whether or not you have actually signed the appropriate draft. Verbal authorization of the use of your Credit Card con-firms your reservation. If you wish to change a credit card payment after it has been processed, change fees will apply. FINAL PAYMENT DATE: Final payment date is: April 27, 2017 All outstanding monies must be paid in full by this date. You can protect your deposit & final payment with the purchase of Trip Cancellation Insurance. CANCELLATIONS: Should you cancel your tour booking the following charges will be applied: 131 days or more...deposit(s) 130 days or less.75 % 107 days or less..100 % of cost CANCELLATION & INTERRUPTION INSURANCE: To protect yourself against unforeseen circumstances and resultant potential loss, we strongly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation insurance at the time of booking. For any deemed insurable risk Cancellation Insurance not only protects your deposits but also covers you for your Full Tour Cost should you have to cancel prior to departure, as well as the unused portion of your tour should you have to interrupt your trip. EMERGENCY HOSPITAL / MEDICAL INSURANCE COVERAGE: We advise our clients to take out Emergency Hospital/Medical travel insurance to cover unforeseen insurable medical expenses which may arise. WAIVER: All prices for the tours are quoted in Canadian Dollars and are based on the airfares, tariffs, government imposed levies, costs and exchange rates available at the time of printing, October 2016 and are subject to change. Should there be any significant increase in any of these the Travel Company reserves the right to amend costs accordingly, as on any other tour advertised. Tour arrangements are based on a minimum group size of 10 paid participants traveling together. Group air is based on a minimum of 10 participants. Should we fall below 10, individual air will be arranged. Infinity Travel Concepts reserves the right to change the itinerary/accommodation. In the event that Ron Booiman is unavailable to escort the tour a substitute will be applied. Substitution of the tour escort will not be grounds for cancellation off the tour. TRAVEL AGENT S RESPONSIBILITY Travel Concepts (the Travel Agent ) acts only as agent for the various carriers, tour operators, hotels and other suppliers (collectively the Tour Service Suppliers ) who will be supplying the customers with the various services described herein. Accordingly the Travel Agent does not assume any responsibility or liability for any personal injury, property dam-age, other loss, accident, delay or inconvenience to any customer as a result of wrongful, negligent of unauthorized act of omission of (1) the Tour Services Suppliers; (2) any employee of the Tour Services Suppliers; (3) any other party not under the control direct or otherwise of the Travel Agent. The Travel Agent also assumes no responsibility and shall not be liable for any personal injury, property dam-age or loss, accident, delay or inconvenience to any customer arising from any defect or failure of any of the Tour Services Suppliers. In the event that it becomes necessary for the well-being of the customers, or for any reason whatsoever to alter the itinerary or land arrangements, the alterations will be made without penalty to the Travel Agent or Tour Services Suppliers. Any additional expenses shall be borne by the customer. The Travel Agent and the Tour Services Suppliers reserve the right to (a) withdraw the tour; (b) decline to accept any person as a member of the tour. No refund will be made for any unused portion of the tour covering land transportation or services after commencement of travel or ron_booiman@telus.net / ron@trvlconcepts.com I N F I N I T Y Travel Concepts