Rhine River Cruise - Post Road Stages Inc.

presents...
Rhine River Cruise
featuring Strasbourg
Departure Dates:
2014 –
September 16
All space is first come first serve and subject to availability
9 Days ● 19 Meals: 7 Breakfasts ● 5 Lunches ● 7 Dinners
Highlights...Amsterdam Canal Cruise ● MS Gérard Schmitter ● Volendam ● Zaanse Schans ●
Cologne ● Rhine Valley & Vineyards ● Rüdesheim ● Lorelei Rock ● Heidelberg Castle Strasbourg
Starting At Per Person Rates: Double $3,149.00 *
*per person, land only, double occupancy. Call for airfare from your gateway.
CST#2006766-20 UBN#601220855 Nevada Seller of Travel Registration No. 2003-0279
 Spend six nights relaxing
onboard your 4-star river cruise
ship.
 Soak up the spectacular scenery
of the romantic Rhine Valley.
 Overnight in Strasbourg and
explore the old town and city on
an included tour.
Day 1: Overnight Flight
Join us for an exciting cruise and land program
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: Amsterdam, Netherlands - Tour
Begins
Your trip begins in Amsterdam where you will
board your cruise ship for a 6-night cruise along
the Dutch canals and Rhine River. Your ship
offers an array of amenities including outside
staterooms, a full bar, lounge, outside sundeck,
terrace and gift shop. Tonight, join your fellow
travelers for a guided canal cruise that weaves
its way around the city along the intricate web of
ancient waterways. Later, meet in the lounge for
a reception hosted by your tour manager,
followed by a welcome aboard dinner. For the
duration of your cruise, enjoy unlimited wine and
other beverages during lunch and dinner. Today
dinner will be included.
Day 3: Amsterdam - Volendam - Amsterdam
This morning, join a local expert for a tour of
Amsterdam highlighting the city’s centuries-old
canal system, charming cafés, famous 16th
century row houses stacked side-by-side and
the diamond industry during a stop at a diamond
cutting workshop. Later, enjoy lunch onboard
before traveling outside the city to the delightful
seaside village of Volendam where you will
have free time to explore among the charming
painted houses. Next, enjoy a stop at Zaanse
Schans, with its windmills, cheese
demonstration, clog making class, and historical
houses and warehouses from the 17th and 18th
century, all highlighting “old Holland.” After
dinner onboard the ship, your evening is at
leisure to explore Amsterdam on your own.
Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be
included.
Day 4: Amsterdam - Arnhem - Krefeld,
Germany
This morning, set sail through the Dutch
countryside for Arnhem. Here, enjoy free time to
independently discover one of the oldest towns
in the region. History buffs will know Arnhem as
the site of the WWII battle for the strategic
bridge at Nijmegen across the river. Later,
cruise to Krefeld where you will dock for the
evening. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will
be included.
Day 5: Cologne - Koenigswinter
Today’s destination is Cologne. During your
cruise this morning you pass quintessential
German towns like Dusseldorf and Zons, a
charming medieval city. Upon arrival in
Cologne, join your guide for a walking tour of
the city’s old town. Later, leave Cologne and
cruise towards Bonn before docking in
Koenigswinter for the evening. Today breakfast,
lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 6: Rüdesheim
Today is truly a highlight. Cruise past Koblenz
on your way to the legendary Lorelei Rock, a
landmark of this most beautiful section of the
Rhine River. Soak up the view of the Vineyard
Region of the Rhine from the Observation Deck
as you pass a fairytale backdrop of vineyards
and castles as far as the eye can see. This
afternoon, arrive in Rüdesheim and board your
“little train” for a tour of Rüdesheim where you
will visit the famous “Siegfried’s Mechaniches
Musikkabinett” (or Music Museum). Here you
are treated to the music of barrel organs and
medieval mechanical instruments. Afterwards,
enjoy free time to stroll the Rüdesheim’s
Drosselgasse, an area famous for its quaint
restaurants that feature live orchestras. Later,
travel through the Rhine Vineyard lands that
include a stunning overlook of Rüdesheim and
the Rhine River Valley. Today breakfast, lunch
and dinner will be included.
Day 7: Mannheim - Heidelberg
Today you cruise past the landmark cities of
Speyer, Wiesbaden and Worms before arriving
in Mannheim where the ship will dock. After
lunch onboard, depart by coach for Heidelberg
Castle where you join a local expert for a guided
tour. Witness the ruins of this majestic
Renaissance palace. Discover the geometric
terraces of the Palatinate Gardens and delve
into the history of this stunning structure. Next,
travel with your guide into the historic old town
of Heidelberg where you will admire the
Neckarmunzplatz (city square) and Saint-Esprit
Church before enjoying time on your own in this
ancient university town. Finally, after this
amazing day, return to your ship to relax while
cruising towards Strasbourg. Today breakfast,
lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 8: Strasbourg, France
Early this morning you arrive in Strasbourg to
disembark and begin your stay in the city.
Strasbourg, a provincial capital of France,
blends centuries of Roman, French, German
and Alsatian influences together, creating a
unique character. Enjoy a guided city tour of the
old quarter, "Petite France," featuring the
Cathedral of Notre Dame. This is considered
one of the noblest achievements of Western
architecture. You will have ample free time to
explore the perfectly preserved old town before
heading to your hotel. This evening, join your
fellow travelers for a delicious farewell dinner at
one of Strasbourg’s traditional restaurants.
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 9: Strasbourg - Tour Ends
Your tour ends today. Today breakfast will be
included.
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 (a 4-star hotel that comes along with you) you will see fairytale castles, endless vineyards and ancient
cities. Legendary landmarks like Lorelei Rock, which soars high above the river, complete a perfect picture. Travel from Amsterdam all the
way to Strasbourg in style. Along the way you gain a new perspective that only a river and land travel experience can offer.
YOUR ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Day
Day
Day
1
2–7
8
"River Cruise" tours feature small, intimate vessels for a more personal
experience as you travel through a variety of beautiful waterways.
Overnight Flight
MS Gérard Schmitter Cruise Ship
Hilton Hotel, Strasbourg
On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
Please Note:
Air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more traveling on the same
flights and dates.
Collette air passengers will arrive into the Amsterdam, Netherlands airport and depart
from the Frankfurt, Germany airport. All Collette transfers will depart from/return to
these airports.
For your comfort, we recommend bringing walking shoes.
Port charges and taxes have been included in the price; however Collette reserves the
right to levy a supplement in the event of changes in cruise line policy.
To complete your vacation, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when
purchasing Collette 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 pre-scheduled times.
This tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to
climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven grounds and
cobblestone streets.
Please note that single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come,
first served basis. Triple accommodations are not available.
Due to tour scheduling flights must arrive prior to 4:00 PM. You may require an early
morning departure from the hotel on the last day. Return flights should not be booked
prior to 11AM.
*$100 Off offer is valid on new retail bookings only made between 11/21/13 – 1/6/14 for
travel through 4/30/15 (on all listed tour[s]), land only. Space is on a first come, first
served basis. Offer is not valid on group or existing bookings or combinable with any
other offer. Other restrictions may apply; call for details.
PROMO CODE: BWZ0 – AX1 – 918
For more information contact
Susan Bray ● Post Road Tours ● 860-644-3484 ● [email protected]
IMPORTANT RESERVATION INFORMATION
IDENTIFICATION
Passports are required for this tour at your expense. Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months
passport validity. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit
www.travel.state.gov 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.
*Airfare: For your convenience, we offer airfare for purchase with all vacation packages. If you purchase
an air inclusive program, your airfare will be quoted inclusive of all fuel, taxes and fees. Your rates are
subject to change until paid in full. Seats are limited and may not be available on every flight or departure
date.
Checked Baggage Charges: Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any
baggage. Please contact your airline or refer to its website for detailed information regarding your airline
’s checked baggage policies.
Cancellation Charges for this tour: After your seat reduction date has passed, a non-refundable deposit
will be retained. For Cancellation between 60-16 days prior to departure: cancellation fee of 30% of total
price. For cancellation between 15-1 days prior to departure: cancellation fee of 50% of total price. For
cancellation on the day of departure and after: 100% of total price. For Ocean Cruises: For cancellation
between 90-61 days prior to departure: cancellation fee of 35% of total price. For cancellation between 6031 days prior to departure: 60% of total price. 30 or fewer days prior to departure: 100% of total price. For
River Cruises: including Europe, Russia, Egypt and China, 90-61 days prior to departure: cancellation fee
of 50% of total price. For cancellation between 60-31 days prior to departure: cancellation fee of 85% of
total price. For cancellation 30 or fewer days prior to departure: cancellation fee of 100% of total price. For
Galapagos and Antarctica: A cancellation fee of 60% will apply for cancellation between 120-90 days prior
to departure; A cancellation charge of 100% will apply for cancellation less than 90 days prior to departure.
Cancellation protection is highly recommended and must be purchased at time of deposit. Air rates are
subject to change until tour is paid in full. If waivers have not been purchased and a reservation is
cancelled for any reason prior to departure - Air is 100% non-refundable once paid in full. Cancellation
charges also apply to reservations made for "pre" and "post" night accommodations. Payment of a Per
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the Waiver does not provide a refund for the airline tickets, taxes or fees, in the event of a cancellation.
This air ticket is covered by Collette Vacations' travel protection plan under Part B, if you cancel your trip
for covered reasons (see Part B for more details).The Waiver and Insurance does not cover any single
supplement charges which arise from an individual's Traveling companion electing to cancel for any
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are not at fault and have not canceled in violation of the terms and conditions above, you will be refunded
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