SU R SPEED SH perial Sessio RIN n m I Join Imperial Sir Gary and Lady Anne on this exclusive Shriners River oat Cruise! S ER F 2017 SH TH AY INT A T O N HIL P AN ER D ROP Y LEAD IP EGRITY 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 3195 16 days starting from $ with international airfare from New York 2395 15 days starting from $ River Cruise only ITINERARY OVERVIEW MARCH 14-29, 2018 Day 1 Depart U.S. Day 2-3 Antwerp, elgium Embark ship Port Antwerp Willemstad Antwerp russels ELGIUM Arrival/ Departure Optional Extension Cruise Route Motor Route Total Cruising 854 miles Distance (1378 km) Day 4-5 The Netherlands GERMANY Ports Willemstad Kinderdijk Nijmegen Cochem Koblenz oppard Zell LUXEMOURG FRANCE onn os el ruges (Optional Extension) e Rhin ENGLAND Included Tour Antwerp Nijmegen NETHERLANDS M ernkastel Trier CZECH REPULIC Speyer Included Tours Delta Works Kinderdijk Windmills Nijmegen Day 6-12 Germany Ports onn Cochem Trier Riol Strasbourg asel Included Tours onn Cochem Trier ernkastel Speyer Lucerne (Optional Extension) AUSTRIA ITALY SWITZERLAND IT S INCLUDED Optional Tours Luxembourg Marksburg Castle Day 13-14 Strasbourg, France Port Strasbourg International airfare, airport transfers, government taxes, fees, and airline fuel surcharges, unless you choose to make your own air arrangements Included Tours Strasbourg aden-aden Accommodations for 14 nights aboard a private river ship with wireless Internet access now in all common areas and cabins Day 15 asel, Switzerland 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 Included Tour asel 12 included tours with personal headsets and 5 exclusive Discovery Series events German language lesson European Union discussion Winery visit Home-Hosted Kaffeeklatsch 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 Optional Tour Alsatian Highlights Port asel Day 16 asel Return to U.S. Disembark ship OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS ruges, elgium 3-night pre-trip from $795 Lucerne, Switzerland 4-night post-trip from $695 All port charges: a value of $165 per person aggage handling for 1 piece of luggage per person, including tips 5% Frequent Traveler Credit toward your next Grand Circle trip an average of $301 PLEASE MENTION THIS CODE WHEN OOKING G8-23824
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 WHAT TO EXPECT We reserve the right for Program Directors to restrict participation, or in some circumstances 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 45-74 F during cruising season June-August are the warmest months March and November weather can be unpredictable and change quickly YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Depart U.S. DAY 2 russels, elgium Antwerp Embark 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 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 UNESCO 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. Explore both the exterior and interior, and then enjoy time on your in own in Cochem before returning to the ship.
DAY 12 Speyer Home-Hosted Kaffeeklatsch Disembark this morning for a walking tour of Speyer and witness its striking Romanesque cathedral. Following lunch onboard, head to the home of a local family for a traditional Kaffeeklatsch to share coffee, cake, and conversation during an exclusive Discovery Series Home-Hosted Visit. DAY 13 Strasbourg, France Optional Alsatian Highlights tour Discover Strasbourg on a morning tour then embark on a walking tour along the city s famed canals. Continue exploring on your own using an included complimentary public transportation pass. Or, this afternoon, join an optional Alsatian Highlights excursion through the famous DAY 8 Trier Learn about Trier s history and explore its Luxembourg is a constitutional monar- ancient ruins during a morning walking chy located between elgium, France, tour featuring the second-century Porta and Germany and its everyday lan- Nigra (lack Gate), once the gate of a guage, Letzebuergesch, symbolizes the Roman fortress, and the famous asilica national identity. built by Constantine around AD 310..Enjoy an included lunch at a local restau- wine region of Alsace, where the culture is a delightful blend of French and German influences. DAY 14 Strasbourg aden-aden, Germany DAY 10 ernkastel This morning, visit the spa town of pursue your own interests. This evening, Set off on a morning walking tour of partake in an exclusive Discovery Series ernkastel, a storybook town divided green forests. Enjoy time on your own discussion about the European Union, by the Mosel from its sister town, Kues, now composed of 28 member states. which sits on the opposite bank. Then, Then, join your fellow travelers for head to one of the town s most famous dinner onboard. wineries for an exclusive Discovery Series visit to see its inner workings DAY 9 Trier Scenic cruise Optional Luxembourg tour rant before taking the rest of the day to Enjoy 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 and sample some a few vintages. aden-aden, nestled in the thick, deep 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 Explore Switzerland s second-largest DAY 11 oppard Optional Marksburg Castle tour city on a morning walking tour. The This morning, explore the historic exclusive Discovery Series discussion streets of oppard a UNESCO 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. Enjoy an afternoon of scenic cruising. afternoon is yours to pursue your own interests. This evening, partake in an 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.
PRE-TRIP EXTENSION ruges, elgium 3 nights from 795 $ FREE Single Supplement IT'S INCLUDED Accommodations for 3 nights Daily breakfasts Included tours: ruges Ghent Dedicated services of a local Program Director Watch our extension video at www.gct.com/sab-bruges Gratuities for local guides and motorcoach drivers ITINERARY All transfers DAY 1 Depart U.S. FEATURED HOTEL DAY 2 russels, elgium ruges Arrive in russels, where you ll be met and assisted to your hotel in ruges. Join your Program Director for an orientation walk, followed by a Welcome Drink with your fellow travelers. Grand Hotel Casselbergh ruges or similar Grand Hotel Casselbergh ruges ruges, elgium First Class Situated in ruges Old Town, Grand Hotel features a library, wellness center with sauna and steam room, and a cozy bar and lounge. Each air-conditioned room includes a flat-screen TV, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and a spacious private bath with hair dryer. Select departures feature similar accommodations. DAY 3 ruges Optional Flanders Field tour Take in the medieval architecture of ruges on a walking tour, concluding with a cruise of its winding canals. Along the way, you ll stop at a lace shop to watch renowned ruges lacemakers at work. This afternoon, join an optional excursion DAY 4 ruges Optional Scenic elgium tour The day is yours in ruges. Or, join an optional half-day tour of Scenic elgium, visiting Raversijde, taking a scenic drive to the seaside town of Damme, and returning to ruges via boat..please note: Visit to Damme and boat ride is not available on trips departing after October 1. Instead, travelers will sample artisanal beers during a visit to a local craft brewery. OPTIONAL TOUR: $80 per person Grand Hotel Casselbergh ruges or similar DAY 5 Ghent Antwerp Transfer to Antwerp, stopping along the way for a walking tour of Ghent before to Flanders Field, a museum commemo- joining Day 2 of your main trip. rating World War I, then visit the battle- field nearby. OPTIONAL TOUR: $130 per person Grand Hotel Casselbergh ruges or similar This extension may not be available on all departures. Additional taxes and fees apply. Ask your Travel Counselor for details. ruges, elgium is a post-trip extension on the reverse asel to Antwerp itinerary.
POST-TRIP EXTENSION Lucerne, Switzerland 4 nights from 695 $ FREE Single Supplement IT'S INCLUDED Accommodations for 4 nights Daily breakfasts Included tour: Lucerne Dedicated services of a local Program Director Watch our extension video at www.gct.com/sab-lucerne Gratuities for local guides and motorcoach drivers ITINERARY All transfers FEATURED HOTEL DAY 1 asel Lucerne DAY 3 Lucerne Transfer to your Lucerne hotel with your Spend today exploring more of Lucerne on Program Director this morning. Then tour your own like the city s Chapel ridge, the Old Town, full of medieval guildhalls, which was first constructed in the 14th shops, and mansions with brightly painted century. Or admire the Lion Monument facades. carved into rock at the park near Ameron Hotel Flora or similar Lowenplatz, or visit the city s incredible Glacier Garden. DAY 2 Lucerne Optional est of Switzerland tour Ameron Hotel Flora Lucerne, Switzerland Superior Tourist Class Close to Lake Lucerne and a short walk from the train station, the Ameron Hotel Flora features a restaurant and wireless Internet access in all public areas. Each air-conditioned room includes a telephone, satellite TV, minibar, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and private bath with hair dryer. Select departures feature similar accommodations. Ameron Hotel Flora or similar highlights on your own, including the DAY 4 Lucerne Optional Kleine Scheidegg tour Church of St. Leodegar, originally built Spend the day at your leisure. Or, witness in AD 735 and named for the city s the Swiss Alps on an optional Kleine patron saint. Or, join an optional est of Scheidegg excursion on the famed Switzerland tour to the renowned Alpine Jungfrau Railway. village of Rigi Kaltbad, a car-free resort OPTIONAL TOUR: $170 per person accessed by boat and aerial cable car. Ameron Hotel Flora or similar The day is yours to discover Lucerne s OPTIONAL TOUR: $155 per person Ameron Hotel Flora or similar DAY 5 Lucerne Return to U.S. This extension may not be available on all departures. Additional taxes and fees apply. Ask your Travel Counselor for details. Lucerne, Switzerland is a pre-trip extension on the reverse asel to Antwerp itinerary.
WATCH VIDEOS & FILMS ONLINE Learn more about Romance of the Rhine & Mosel TRIP EXPERIENCE TRIP ITINERARY PROGRAM DIRECTOR 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 DECK A Serenade Deck $3095 (Top Deck w/balcony) $2995 C Sonata Deck $2895 D (Middle Deck w/picture window) $2795 E Cantata Deck $2695 F (Middle Deck w/picture window) $2595 G Prelude Deck $2495 H (Lower Deck w/small window) $2395 Depart from: MARCH 14 29, 2018 New York Additional departure cities are available. Call for details. Deposit: $500 per person. Single Supplement: $745. Single accommodations are limited. To avoid the single supplement, ask about our Roommate Matching Service. Frequent Traveler Credits Every time you travel with Grand Circle and O.A.T., you ll receive a Frequent Traveler Credit worth 5% of the advertised cost of your trip (less any discounts), applicable toward your next Grand Circle or O.A.T. trip you take within one year. After one year, your credit value is adjusted to 3% of your advertised trip cost and remains valid for one more year. (Frequent Traveler Credits expire after two years.) If you are currently booked on a Grand Circle or O.A.T. trip, you can now apply the Travel Credits you ve earned towards subsequent departures even if you have not yet departed on your trip. Some restrictions apply. Reservations & Information: Call Toll-Free: 1-800-597-2452 Press 2 Starting from $800 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: 12 months or more 10% $500 11 months 9% $450 10 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 through final payment due date $50 off $50 Good uy Plan savings is calculated based on total reservation cost GOVERNMENT TAXES AND FEES 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 www.gct.com/tc. PLEASE MENTION THIS CODE WHEN OOKING G8-23824 CST 2041626-40