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Rhine River Cruise
                   Amsterdam to Switzerland
                     SEPTEMBER 18 - 29, 2023
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WHAT ADVENTURES AWAIT YOU ON THE RHINE RIVER?

         The Heart of Middle Europe
  Welcome and thank you for your interest in our 12-day fully-guided Rhine River Cruise -
  Amsterdam to Switzerland vacation.

  Explore the Rhine River, one of the most spellbinding river systems in Europe, from our luxurious Amadeus
  Cruises ship. We begin our getaway in Amsterdam and visit the Zaanse Schans open-air museum as well
  as the Rijksmuseum, Holland’s largest art museum. Next we board our ship for a seven-night cruise along
  the Rhine River with eight ports of call in Germany, France, and Switzerland. All meals are included aboard
  ship! After our cruise, tour the medieval city of Lucerne, take a cog railway to the top of Mount Rigi, and
  enjoy a celebratory Holiday Vacations Farewell Dinner before we return home.

  We anticipate selling out quickly, so sign up now! A fully-refundable deposit of $200 reserves your space
  and prices are guaranteed upon receipt of deposit. Our friendly and knowledgeable Tour Consultants are
  available to take your reservation and share useful information about what to expect on our guided tour
  vacations. Call us today at 888-554-5208.

  We look forward to traveling with you!

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    Rhine River Cruise Amsterdam to Switzerland
    12 DAYS | 26 MEALS | FROM $6,999 INCLUDING AIRFARE

     AT TRACTIONS & HIGHLIGHTS                                N O RT H
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                                                             Zaanse Schans       1   Amsterdam
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                                   walking tours                  N ET HER L A N DS
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       Volendam & Edam             restaurant featuring 		                                                                         Speyer
                                   folklore show & music
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        ologne walking tour
       with Kölsch tasting       » L ake Lucerne cruise          FR A N C E                                                Strasbourg
                                    & Mt. Rigi cog railway
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        oselle River & Middle
       Rhine scenic cruising     » Swiss Chocolate                                                                       Basel
                                                                                                                                    Zurich
                                    Adventure                      Motorcoach                                                 2   Lucerne
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        ochem walking tour                                        Cruise
       with wine tasting                                     1 2 3 # of Overnights                                      SW IT Z ER L A N D

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Photo Credit Erik Smits
                                                              Baroness Bonger-van der Borch van Verwolde, Alme
                                                              Photo Credit The Rijksmuseum, Gift of F.W.M.,
Vincent van Gogh, Self-Portrait

                                                        Rijksmuseum
   Explore the Netherlands’ most iconic museum and marvel at Dutch art including an unrivaled collection of 16th and
   17th-century masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Frans Hals. Strolling the halls of the Rijksmuseum is an
   intriguing journey through 800 years of Dutch art and history in which paintings, photographs, porcelain, furniture,
   jewelry, costumes, and more are laid out chronologically to tell the story.

Day 1: Overnight Flight to Europe                                                                                and see people still dressed in traditional costumes.
Our journey begins with an overnight flight to Amsterdam.                                                        En route to the ship, we visit the quaint village of Edam,
                                                                                                                 famous for its cheese. We see the cheese weighing house
Day 2: Amsterdam                                                                                                 and the Dam with its 18th-century town hall. MEALS B+L+D
We arrive in Amsterdam and meet our European guide
                                                                                                                 Day 5: Cologne
and driver. Step back in time at Zaanse Schans, an open-
air museum that brings Dutch heritage to life. Traditional                                                       Today’s port of call is 2,000-year-old Cologne. This cultural
buildings and restored windmills are reminiscent of the                                                          hub is a landmark of High Gothic architecture, beginning with
villages that once dotted the land. MEAL D                                                                       the extraordinary cathedral, its twin spires dominating the
                                                                                                                 skyline. After the bombing of Cologne during World War II,
1 night in Haarlem near Amsterdam                                                                                the city was rebuilt and has become a major area boasting
                                                                                                                 multiple museums and art galleries. While in Cologne,
Day 3: Rijksmuseum                                                                                               enjoy a walking tour and taste of the famous beer called
Begin the day with a guided walking tour of Amsterdam.                                                           Kölsch. MEALS B+L+D
Visit the country’s largest museum, The Rijksmuseum.
Stroll the halls filled with 16th and 17th-century art                                                           Day 6: Moselle River & Cochem
including works by Vermeer, Frans Hals, and Rembrandt.                                                           Cruise the Moselle River to visit one of Germany’s most
Explore Bloemenmarkt, Amsterdam’s one-of-a-kind floating                                                         beautiful river valleys. View vineyards covering the rolling
flower market. View the city of canals from the water                                                            hillsides and castles dotting the hilltops along the river
aboard a narrated canal boat ride as Amsterdam is                                                                banks. Explore the charming town of Cochem, noted for
best seen from the water. Later, we board the luxurious                                                          its traditional half-timbered houses and medieval castle
Amadeus Cara. Once settled, enjoy a wonderful reception                                                          rebuilt in a fairytale style. As we stroll through the old
and dinner onboard the ship. MEALS B+D                                                                           town we stop to sample regional wines and experience
7 nights aboard Amadeus Cara                                                                                     the area’s gracious hospitality. MEALS B+L+D

Day 4: Volendam, Edam                                                                                            Day 7: Middle Rhine
We drive through the Dutch Polder landscape to the old                                                           In the morning, enjoy a walking tour of Koblenz, one of the
fishing village of Volendam. Stroll through the old village                                                      oldest and most diverse cities in Germany, located at the

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confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers. The architecture     discover the Grande Île, Strasbourg’s historic city center,
 of churches, castles and palaces tell stories of times-gone-     and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a canal boat ride
 by as we explore the area. Later in the day we head to the       that showcases the charming houses with colored, half-
 top deck as we cruise the scenic Middle Rhine through the        timbered walls and narrow alleyways. Later, relax on the
 Rhine Gorge. As the Rhine carves its way through steep hills     ship’s Sun Deck or pamper yourself with a massage while
 there is always at least one castle in sight. Watch for The      we sail to Basel. MEALS B+L+D
 Lorelei in the narrowest gorge on the Rhine. Our port of call,
 Rudesheim, is located in the heart of the Rheingau wine          Day 10: Disembark for Lucerne
 region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known especially for        This morning we disembark the ship in Basel for a short
 its Rieslings. Here we have a walking tour including a stop at   drive to Lucerne. Enjoy an included lunch with music and
 the music museum which features one of Europe’s biggest          a folklore show at the cozy country Stadtkeller restaurant.
 collections of mechanical musical instruments. MEALS B+L+D       Embark on a walking tour of this gorgeous city known for
                                                                  its covered wooden foot bridge decorated with interior
 Day 8: Heidelberg                                                paintings. After checking in to the hotel, the afternoon and
 We dock in Mannheim this morning and take a short drive          evening are free to explore this delightful town. MEALS B+L
 to Heidelberg, for a walking tour of Germany’s oldest and        2 nights in Lucerne
 most famous university town. Heidelberg is also known
 for its Baroque old town narrow streets, picturesque red         DAY 11: Mount Rigi
 roof tiled houses, beautiful 18th-century bridge, and
                                                                  Today experience Mount Rigi! First glide across vividly blue
 breathtaking red-sandstone ruins of Heidelberg Castle.
                                                                  Lake Lucerne on a cruise to Vitznau. Here we disembark
 Later, the ship departs for the handsome town of Speyer.
                                                                  and board a special cogwheel train to transport us up
 On a walking tour, discover the Speyer Cathedral as it
                                                                  the mountain. Breathtaking panoramic views of the
 dominates the city’s setting with its grand structure
                                                                  Swiss Mittelland greet us when reaching Rigi Kulm, the
 and beauty. This evening, enjoy the Captain’s Gala
                                                                  highest point. We descend the mountain by aerial cable
 dinner. MEALS B+L+D
                                                                  car to return to Lucerne and explore the Swiss Chocolate
                                                                  Adventure. This multimedia journey introduces us to
 Day 9: Strasbourg
                                                                  the origin, manufacturing, and transport of our favorite
 Located on France’s border with Germany, Strasbourg              Swiss confection. This evening, enjoy an included Holiday
 is a gorgeous city rich in architectural and historical          Vacations Farewell Dinner. MEALS B+D
 heritage for visitors to admire. It is also the home of the
 European Parliament. While on a walking tour of the city,        Day 12: Fly Home        MEAL B

     Everything! They take care of everything. Traveling with Holiday Vacations is a stress free
     vacation! –Kathy D.

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                                               The Middle Rhine
 Also known as “The Romantic Rhine,” this UNESCO World Heritage Site in the heart of Europe is famous for its
 enchanting landscapes, historic towns, terraced vineyards, and nearly 40 castles and fortresses built over a period
 of approximately 1,000 years. Our cruise ship docks at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers in the city of
 Koblenz for a guided stroll through its historic district.

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Amadeus Cara
    Delight in the exclusivity of a boutique hotel with the luxury of a private yacht. The Amadeus Cara has 10
    spacious suites with accessible private walk-out balconies and 71 comfortable standard cabins, all with first-
    class interior fittings, luxurious bathrooms, and walk-in closets. Savor the exquisite cuisine with exceptional
    service, panoramic views, and locally-inspired dishes. Sit in the river terrace as you pass riverside scenery and
    take in nightly music, participate in cooking demonstrations, or hear interesting commentary from the cruise
    director. Visit the expansive Sun Deck with larger-than-life board games, or sample ice cream at the Lido Bar. Enjoy
    unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks with dinner, and stay connected with family and friends with free Wi-Fi
    throughout the ship.

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Rigi Kulm

                                                                                                      Cogwheel Train

                                                                                                     Aerial Cable Car

                                           Mount Rigi Cog Railway
Journey to the heart of central Switzerland to Mount Rigi known as the “Queen of the Mountains.” Ascend on
Europe’s first mountain railway to Rigi Kulm located 15,899 feet above sea level. Enjoy spectacular 360˚ panoramic
views overlooking Lucerne and the highest Alpine peaks of Switzerland. Descend the mountain on an aerial cable car.

                                                  Zaanse Schans
 Visit Zaanse Schans, a picturesque village established as an open-air museum. See iconic windmills, barns, wooden
 houses, and workshops that bring 18th and 19th-century life in Holland alive. Stroll past the bakery museum and enjoy
 the smell of fresh cookies, and discover how the world-famous Dutch clogs are crafted. Visit the cheese factory, a
 replica of a traditional farm from Oostzaan, to learn about cheese production and enjoy delicious samples.

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  Program and a list of affiliates may be obtained by writing             Available for free on Apple and Android devices, the
  to USTOA at 345 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1801, New York,
  New York 10001, or by email at information@ustoa.com                    app provides numerous features and benefits that are
  or by visiting their website at www.USTOA.com.
                                                                          sure to enhance your tour experience at all stages of
                                                                          your journey.
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rated “Very Active,” expect a high activity level with challenging                                                    bio before you travel.
conditions, lots of walking, uneven surfaces, and possibly high
altitudes. Holiday Vacations guests must be able to navigate airports                                               » Chat
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with their own luggage. Airport personnel can provide wheelchair
assistance upon request. Guests must also be able to handle                                                           Director and receive
their own carry-on bags on airplanes, on and off motorcoaches,
and to and from hotel rooms. Checked luggage will typically be
                                                                                                                      immediate group
delivered to and from guests’ hotel rooms on their behalf. If a                                                       updates.
guest requires mobility assistance, they must be accompanied
by an able companion who is totally responsible for providing the
guest’s necessary assistance. Holiday Vacations does not provide                                                    » V
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personal attendant services. All activity level ratings are relative
to each guest’s individual levels of fitness and mobility. Holiday                                                    including information
Vacations is unable to determine your travel health and fitness level.
Please consult your doctor when evaluating your ability to travel.                                                    on your flights, hotel
Airport Departure Cities Departure cities are subject to change                                                       stays, and travel
due to limited or discontinued airline service. The availability of
airline seats may be limited from each departure city. Holiday
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Vacations reserves the right to provide ground transportation
to or from a larger or alternate airport.                                                                           » V
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Departure From Cities Not Listed You may request a departure                                                          itinerary, weather,
from a city not listed. Holiday Vacations’ air department will
determine the feasibility of your request and advise you of any                                                       and tour map.
additional cost, if applicable.
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Airline Seating Seat assignments are controlled by the airline.
We no longer solicit requests, and seating cannot be guaranteed                                                       travel photo album.
by Holiday Vacations.

Award Miles Please be advised that some commercial airlines                                                         » Photos are tagged on
offer reduced award miles to travelers booked on a group reserva-
tion. Holiday Vacations is happy to submit your frequent flyer
                                                                                                                      the map so you know
number to the airlines, but makes no guarantee that full mileage                                                      exactly where it was
will be awarded.
                                                                                                                      taken.
Airfare, Taxes & Fuel Surcharges Included Tour prices are
guaranteed and include airfare, federal taxes, airport security
charges, airline segment fees, airport passenger facility charges
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and fuel surcharges, if applicable. International airfare also
includes applicable airport fees and taxes assessed by individual
                                                                                                                      your adventures to
countries. Airline luggage fees are an additional charge and are                                                      friends.
payable directly to the airlines at check-in.

Land Only Price You may request a land only price. If the tour                                                      » C omplete the guest
is purchased as land only, it will be your responsibility to meet
the group at the arrival airport at the time designated by Holiday                                                      survey at your leisure.
Vacations. If you prefer, you can join the tour at the first night’s
hotel. Taxi or other airport transfer costs are not included for
independent arrival or departure.
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TSA's Secure Flight Program The requirement to collect your
date of birth, gender and full name as it appears on the govern-
                                                                           app, create an account, and then add your tour(s). You will receive
ment issued photo identification you will use on your tour is              additional app details by email 21 days prior to tour departure,
federally mandated by the Transportation Security Administration.
TSA’s privacy policy as well as additional details can be found at         and additionally they will be provided in your tour documents
www.tsa.gov using the keywords Secure Flight.
                                                                           that are mailed approximately 10 days prior to tour departure.

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