Rhine River Cruise - Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce

THE RHINE RIVER CRUISE
Switzerland, France, Germany and Holland
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$3,849 AIR & LAND
ONBOARD THE LUXURIOUS
5 STAR “MV SILVER II”
NOVEMBER 2-10, 2016
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Away from bustling city streets and boisterous crowds, the rivers of Europe offer a unique perspective and intimate look into the
regions’ landscapes, history and culture. On this exciting Rhine River Cruise, you will enjoy an exceptional voyage up one of
Europe's most important waterways, from Basel, gateway to the Swiss Alps, to Amsterdam at the North Sea. Join us as we
adventure through four of Europe's most important countries: Switzerland, France, Germany and Holland. Delve into magnificent
cities including Amsterdam, Cologne, Strasbourg and Basel and take in their diverse landscapes. Cruise across Holland's
Ijsselmeer and along the Loreley stretch of the Rhine where mythology and history will captivate you at every turn.
For more details and reservations contact:
Sherri Lund at the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: (785) 242-1000
Reservations can also be made on our online booking engine www.centralholidayswest.com/booking. The group
booking code is: B002062
Member of
THE RHINE RIVER CRUISE
SWITZERLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY AND HOLLAND
9 Days/7 Nights
from
(7) Cruise - Basel to Amsterdam
$3,849
air & cruise
CRUISE PROGRAM
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Amsterdam
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Cochem
GERMANY
Rüdesheim
Koblenz
Speyer
Mannheim
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Cologne
Strasbourg
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TOUR FEATURES
•ROUND TRIP AIR TRANSPORTATION - Air transportation from Kansas
City
•DELUXE 5 STAR ACCOMMODATIONS - 7 nights aboard the 5-star
MS Amadeus Silver II. All staterooms are equipped with private bathrooms,
air-conditioning, direct-dial telephone and color TV with satellite channels
•SUPERB CUISINE - Superb dining with all meals included during your cruise
(buffet breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, and midnight snacks), coffee,
tea, wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch/dinner (including a gala welcome
dinner and the Captain’s gala dinner)
•WELCOME RECEPTION - A welcome captain’s cocktail reception
•DAILY ENTERTAINMENT - Daily performances onboard featuring folklore
programs, music performances, lectures, and theme dinners
•GREAT PORTS OF CALL - We cruise to the fascinating and historic towns and
cities of Basel, Strasbourg, Speyer, Rüdesheim, Koblenz, Cochem, Cologne,
Volendam, and Amsterdam (overnight stay)
•SIGHTSEEING TOUR PROGRAM - For your enjoyment we have a panoramic
city tour of Basel, a tour of Strasbourg, Speyer, Cologne and the Holland
Waterland. Optional tours available
•PROFESSIONAL CRUISE DIRECTOR - Assistance of an experienced, cruise
director onboard
•PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE - Assistance of a professional local guide
during transfers from airport/boat/airport
•BAGGAGE HANDLING AND TRANSFERS – Baggage handling for one piece
of checked luggage outside of the airport to the boat
•DELUXE MOTORCOACHES - Touring by private deluxe air-conditioned
motor coach
•FUEL TAXES, SURCHARGES AND PORT TAXES - All airline and riverboat
boat fuel surcharges, taxes and port fees
OPTIONAL AMSTERDAM EXTENSION TOUR FEATURES
•FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS - Hotel accommodations for 2 nights
•SUPERB CUISINE - 2 included meals consisting of 2 buffet breakfasts
•SIGHTSEEING TOUR PROGRAMS - Sightseeing, including local guide and all
entrance fees as follows: A walking tour of Amsterdam
•PROFESSIONAL TOUR DIRECTOR - Assistance of a professional Tour
Director for the entire length of the tour
•BAGGAGE HANDLING AND TRANSFERS - Baggage handling for one piece of
checked luggage outside of the airport
•LOCAL TAXES AND SERVICE CHARGES - Hotel & City taxes and service
charges
Day 1 Depart USA Depart US for Switzerland. Meals and
refreshments served on board.
Day 2 Arrive to Switzerland/Basel Today we will arrive in Basel,
Switzerland and after clearing customs and immigration we will head
out on a panoramic city tour. Here you will check-in to your riverboat,
which will serve as your floating home for the next seven nights. After
check-in, relax and enjoy some free time exploring your 5-star vessel.
Walk along the sun deck, refresh from your travels in the spa, head to
the hair salon, or meet new friends over a drink in the bar. Tonight,
after these first scenic impressions of the Rhine, a welcome cocktail
party will be held before dinner on board. The ship leaves Basel in the
early evening. (D)
Day 3 Strasbourg This morning your ship will have reached
Strasbourg, the ancient capital of Alsace and one of Europe’s most
attractive cities. After breakfast, take an included guided tour of the
city. See the European Parliament building and enjoy a guided tour of
the inside of the vast and famous cathedral (which features carvings
as delicate as any piece of lacework). The richness and sheer density
of Strasbourg’s historic buildings have led to the entire city center being
adopted as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Strasbourg is definitely well
worth visiting for the combination of its history, its cuisine and its
unique atmosphere. In the afternoon there’ll be our optional “Alsace
and wine” excursion, during which you’ll drive through the picturesque
landscape and romantic wine villages along parts of the famous Alsace
wine route. The tour includes a visit to a vineyard and a wine tasting
session. Those on the excursion return to Strasbourg for dinner, after
which the ship casts off downstream towards Speyer. (B,L,D)
Day 4 Speyer The ship arrives in Speyer early in the morning. This old
imperial city on the Rhine has had a rich and turbulent past. Religious
architecture steeped in history, impressive facades of various styles,
winding alleys and romantic squares characterize it. The included
guided walk includes a visit to its impressive cathedral. During lunch
you cruise on to Mannheim, which is situated at the confluence of the
Rhine and the Neckar. Unusually for Germany, the city’s center is laid
out in a North-American grid pattern (called Quadrate in German), so
it’s sometimes referred to as the Quadratestadt. Its main street leads
to an enormous 18th-century palace, formerly the seat of the Electors
of the Palatinate but now housing the University of Mannheim.
Today you can choose to go on an optional city tour of Heidelberg.
Heidelberg, home to Germany’s oldest university, was founded in
1386. Our guided tour features a visit to the city’s imposing castle, a
red sandstone ruin overlooking the Neckar River, and a walking tour
through the historic old quarter and the market place. You rejoin the
vessel for a late dinner. The vessel leaves Mannheim after midnight
and continues towards Rüdesheim (B,L,D)
Day 5 Rüdesheim/Koblenz The charming old wine town of
Rüdesheim has a long narrow street, the Drosselgasse, lined on both
sides with wine taverns, which is very popular with tourists. There’ll be
an optional walking tour of the town including a visit to Siegfried’s
Music Museum, where all kinds of mechanical musical instruments
from barrel organs and music boxes to horn gramophones are
displayed. The vessel leaves Rüdesheim at midday down what is
probably the most famous and scenic stretch of the Rhine valley,
passing hilltop castles, terraced vineyards and attractive waterside
villages for 65 delightful kilometers. During the afternoon the ship
skirts round the 132-meter Lorelei Rock, which is the symbol of this
great river and inspired the poem by Heinrich Heine that was set to
of the Ijsselmeer dyke in 1932. Today its main street is lined
with cafés and shops but many of their staff still wear
traditional costumes. Our included “Holland Waterland”
excursion starts here with a short stroll through Volendam
before boarding a coach and driving out through the
countryside to Edam and visiting a dairy specializing in local
Dutch cheeses. Finally we reach Amsterdam, the capital of The
Netherlands. There’ll be a drive past the city’s most important
buildings and monuments and you’ll learn much about its vivid
history before enjoying the very popular attraction of cruising
through its canals. Back on board, a typical Dutch folklore
group will entertain you on this last evening of the cruise.
(B,L,D)
Day 9 Amsterdam to USA or extend your stay with an
optional Amsterdam extension Disembarkation after
breakfast in Amsterdam. Head to the airport for your flight
home. (B)
OPTIONAL AMSTERDAM EXTENSION
Day 9 Amsterdam/City tour This morning you will have a
walking tour showing you some of Amsterdam’s highlights from
a local's perspective. With a knowledgeable private guide by
your side, learn about the city's traditional houseboat culture
at the Houseboat Museum, see the Van Gogh Museum in the
famous Museum District, enjoy typical Dutch snacks, and
wander Albert Cuyp, the largest street market in the
Netherlands. You'll also see the Anne Frank House and
Vondelpark. The rest of the day is yours to discover
Amsterdam’s hidden treasures. You may choose to explore
Museum Square, take a bike ride or shop for colorful clogs and
tulip bulbs. (B)
Day 10 Amsterdam/Optional The Hague/Rotterdam tour
This morning you depart Amsterdam for the seat of the Dutch
government, The Hague is filled with many important sites that
are best explored by foot. A walking tour shows you highlights
including Noordeinde Palace, the Tower of Rutte, Square 1813,
the Prison Gate Museum, City Hall and the Parliament
buildings around the Binnenhof, the cultural heart of the city
established in the 13th century. Then you will visit to the Hall
of Knights (Ridderzaal), where the Dutch king opens the
Parliament each year. After time for lunch we will continue to
Rotterdam, one of the most fascinating cities in the
Netherlands. This tour reveals Rotterdam’s true character, from
its rebuilding after the Second World War to its busy cargo port,
the largest in the world. (B)
Day 11 Amsterdam to USA After breakfast head to the
airport for your flight home. (B)
music by Frederich Silcher. In the afternoon we arrive at Koblenz, which
stands at the confluence of the Rhine and the Moselle. Our optional
walking tour of Koblenz enables you to see its highlights. (B,L,D)
Day 6 Cochem During breakfast you arrive at Cochem, a quaint small
town through which an optional walking tour can be taken. This includes,
among other sights, Cochem’s fine medieval town gate and market place
and a visit to a tavern for a wine tasting session. This afternoon you can
explore the town on your own. During dinner the vessel leaves Cochem.
(B,L,D)
Day 7 Cologne Today the ship reaches Cologne, where it moors within
easy reach of the city center. There’ll be an included city walk taking you
through the former settlement of Colonia (dating back 2,000 years),
which was founded on the orders of the Roman Emperor Claudius. You’ll
see Cologne’s most important sights, namely its central old quarter, the
cathedral, the town hall, the Guerzenich, the city walls and gate, churches
and historic squares. From the bank of the Rhine there’s a fine view of
the entire old quarter after which, time permitting, you may visit the
cathedral (Cologne’s icon and Germany’s largest cathedral), whose art
treasures include a shrine housing the relics of the 3 holy kings (the
Magi). On this penultimate evening of your cruise the captain welcomes
all the passengers to a special dinner. (B,L,D)
Day 8 Volendam/Amsterdam By lunchtime on this last day of the
cruise the ship will be moored in the pretty little Dutch village of Volendam
in the north of Holland. It was a major fishing port before the construction
(B) – Breakfast, (L) – Lunch, (D) – Dinner
Program, vessel and routing is subject to change.
TOUR PRICE
The Cruise Tour price is from $3,849 per person, double occupancy
based on category C4. See registration form for further pricing.
OPTIONAL AMSTERDAM EXTENSION:
Amsterdam Extension: $699 Double Occupancy or $998 Single
Optional Tours Package Early Bird Special: If you reserve your optional
tours before March 11, 2016 you can buy a 5 tour package for a
highly discounted price of $249 per person. The excursions are Alsace & Wine, City Tour Heidelberg, City Walk Rüdesheim with
Music Museum, City Walk Koblenz, and City Walk Cochem incl.
Wine Tasting. After March 11, 2016, the optional tours package
will be $299 per person.
Fuel surcharges and taxes are currently $150 and are included in
the price. Fuel surcharges and taxes are valid at the time of printing
but are subject to change.
Please note: Though rare, it may be necessary to substitute hotels
and adjust itineraries at the captain’s or guide’s discretion due to
local conditions.
HOTELS (OR SIMILAR)
Hotels
Hotel Carlton
City
Amsterdam
OTTAWA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
THE RHINE RIVER CRUISE - SWITZERLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY AND HOLLAND
November 2-10, 2016
PLEASE PRINT— NAMES MUST BE LISTED AS THEY APPEAR ON YOUR PASSPORT
Group
B002062
Booking #: _________
To register for this trip, please complete the form below and e-mail it with a clear copy of your passport information page to Sherri Lund at [email protected].
Reservations can also be made on our online booking engine www.centralholidayswest.com/booking. The group booking code is: B002062
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Cat C4* $3,849 (Window)
Cat C2* $4,049 (Window)
Cat B4* $4,349 (French Balcony)
Cat B2 $4,449 (French Balcony)
Cat A2 $4,649 (French Balcony)
Cat A1 $4,749 (French Balcony)
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Cat S1* $5,049 (Balcony)
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Single Supplement: Cat C $799
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Optional Tours Package:
$249 per person
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A minimum of 20 passengers are required to operate the Amsterdam extension. The Amsterdam extension must be reserved and paid for at the time of reservation.
TRAVEL PROTECTION (Highly Recommended):
I want Trip Cancellation & Interruption Insurance:
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The policy price is based on the total cost of the tour, including taxes. Insurance premium for trips $3,501 to $4,000 per person is: $317, for trips $4,001 to $4,500
per person is: $357, for trips $4,501 to $5,000 per person is: $407, for trips $5,001 to $5,500 per person is: $448, for trips $5,501 to $6,000 per person is: $487,
for trips $6,001 to $6,500 per person is: $527, for trips $6,501 to $7,000 per person is: $587, for trips $7,000.01 to $8,000 per person is: $657
(The premium is calculated on base program and any optional tours).
Central Holidays strongly recommends protecting your investment with our optional travel insurance. The premium must be paid with your initial deposit or within 15
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way to final payment but not afterwards.
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CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancellations with more than 90 days prior to departure 10% of total cost per person (or a minimum of $325 per person) is retained
Cancellations between 89 and 46 days prior to departure: 30% of total cost per person is retained
Cancellations between 45 and 31 days prior to departure: 50% of total cost per person is retained
Cancellations between 30 and 15 days prior to departure: 75% of total cost per person is retained
Cancellations 14 days or less prior to departure, or no show: 100% of the package price is retained
Note: A person becoming a single as a result in the roommate’s cancellation must pay the single supplement.
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