Paris & The Heart of Normandy August 22 31, 2016

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1 State Farm Employee Activities GOLDTIMERS presents Paris & The Heart of Normandy August 22 31, Days 6 Guided Tours 1 Country Combine the magic of Paris with the beauty of France s Norman countryside and voilà! Experience history firsthand at the Normandy beaches, site of the famous Allied invasion on D-Day in Delight in the Gothic architecture of Rouen, and see where Joan of Arc was tried and executed. Lose yourself in the exquisite gardens of Giverny, whose rich palette inspired Impressionist Claude Monet for many years. Walk the cobblestone streets of provincial Vernon and share the splendor of Paris, the world s most romantic city, with your companion. This fascinating 8-day journey has something for everyone.

2 Sail aboard one of our state-of-the-art Viking Longships 8-day cruise with river-view stateroom 6 guided tours with audio headset All meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners, featuring regional specialties and including Welcome Cocktail Reception and Dinner Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service Visit 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site Culture Curriculum: Taste French cheeses, learn how to create your own tarte aucitron; attend lectures on Jeanne d Arc and French Impressionists; learn to say a few words en Français; visit a local market

3 Standard Stateroom Cruise Tour Package Rates Category E $4, per person French Balcony Stateroom Verandah Stateroom Verandah Stateroom Category D $5, per person Category B $5, per person Category A $5, per person Rates are per person, based on double occupancy and do not include shipboard gratuities, guide gratuities, trip cancellation insurance or items of a personal nature. Standard Stateroom - Category E French Balcony Stateroom - Category D Verandah Stateroom - Categories B & A Included in your 8 Day Cruise Tour Package: Round-trip transportation from Bloomington, IL to O Hare Round-trip airfare from Chicago O Hare All transfers on arrival and departure days Pre-night hotel in Paris 7-night cruise in a river view stateroom on the beautiful Viking Rhinda All meals onboard the vessel Complimentary house wine, beer, coffee, tea or soft drinks with every dinner Complimentary coffee and tea available throughout the day 6 Guided sightseeing tours, fully hosted by English-speaking guides An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive, all English-speaking staff All taxes on included features

4 Daily Itinerary For Your River Cruise Tour AUGUST 22, 2016 DAY 1 DEPART BLOOMINGTON, IL Today, we depart Bloomington, IL for our journey to Paris. AUGUST 22, 2016 DAY 2 PARIS, FRANCE Arrive in Paris, romance capital of the world. Transfer from the Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris to your ship.* After boarding, take free time to explore Paris, or join our welcome walk to stretch your legs and get oriented. (D) AUGUST 23, 2016 DAY 3 PARIS, FRANCE Wake up to a full day in Paris. After breakfast, embark on a half-day tour of this dazzling city and take in its most remarkable sights, including the iconic Eiffel Tower. You ll also see the École Militaire, Orsay Museum and Latin Quarter and the magnificent Cathedral of Notre Dame. Then we ll drive past the Louvre and Opera House and along the famed Champs-Élysées. Return aboard for lunch. This afternoon you re free to take in the Louvre, shop the fashionable boutiques, visit the artists district of Montmartre or enjoy a cruise along the Seine. As always, your Program Director can help you plan your free time. Dinner is served aboard your ship. (B, L, D) AUGUST 24, 2016 DAY 4 GIVERNY & VERNON, FRANCE Arrive in Vernon before breakfast; take a short ride into the town of Giverny, where Claude Monet resided from 1883 until his death in Visit the beautiful gardens and charming stone farmhouse where he lived and worked; see the water garden with the recognizable Japanese bridge, water lilies, wisteria and azaleas that inspired many of his masterpieces. After lunch, spend some time with your Program Director in the provincial town of Vernon. Take a stroll to see the Maison du Temps Jadis (House of Past Times), Vernon s oldest house, and the 11th-century Church of Notre Dame. Dinner is served aboard. (B, L, D) Monet garden not available before April 1 or after November 1; a visit to the village of Auvers-sur-Oise, favored by van Gogh and other artists, will be substituted. AUGUST 25, 2016 DAY 5 ROUEN, FRANCE Indulge in leisurely morning cruising along the Seine. You ll spend the afternoon in the medieval city of Rouen, preeminent capital of Normandy. Begin with a walking tour through the center of Old Town, where you see the spectacular Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral, often painted by Claude Monet, and the famous Gros Horloge, a 16th-century astronomical clock. As you walk among the half-timbered storybook buildings, you ll feel transported back through time; see the 14th-century courthouse where Joan of Arc was sentenced to death and the nearby Market Square where she was martyred. Take free time to discover more of Rouen or visit one of its museums of art or antiquities. Dine aboard or at a sidewalk café. Your ship remains docked overnight. (B, L, D) AUGUST 26, 2016 DAY 6 NORMANDY BEACHES, FRANCE After breakfast, begin your full-day tour to the historic beaches of Normandy. Drive past Gold Beach, Courseulles sur Mer and Juno Beach on your way to visit such World War II landmarks as Omaha Beach, the American Military Cemetery and Arromanches Debarkment D-Day Museum. Have dinner and relax aboard your ship or take an evening stroll. (B, L, D) The following meals are included: B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner

5 Daily Itinerary Continued AUGUST 27, 2016 DAY 7 LES ANDELYS & CONFLANS, FRANCE Enjoy a leisurely morning cruise to the small town of Les Andelys, known for its imposing castle, Château Gaillard, built in 1196 by Richard the Lionheart. After lunch, join a guided walk to this fatally flawed masterpiece of Middle Ages architecture. Return aboard for scenic cruising and dinner. Late in the evening we dock in Conflans, a riverside town whose unique culture reflects its status as a local hub for barge transportation along the Seine and its tributaries. (B, L, D) AUGUST 28, 2016 DAY 8 CONFLANS & PARIS, FRANCE After breakfast, set out on a walking tour through the charming neighborhoods of Conflans. Or, join an optional tour to the luxurious Palace of Versailles, former home of Louis XIV. Lunch aboard your ship as you sail back to Paris this afternoon. Dine aboard and then enjoy some free time in the City of Light. (B, L, D) AUGUST 29, 2016 DAY 9 PARIS, FRANCE After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the Paris airport for your return flight.* Or, extend your time in France s romantic capital with a 3-night Paris extension. (B) For Reservations Or Questions Please Contact: Suzi Davis Travel Group Department (309) or (866) groups@suzidavis.com

6 Booking Information A deposit of $ per person is due at time of booking. Final payment is due on April 30, Cancellations received between date of booking and February 28, 2016 will result in a $ per person cancellation penalty. Cancellations received between March 1, 2016 and April 29, 2016 will result in forfeiture of 50% of the total trip cost per person. Cancellations received after April 30, 2016 will result in complete forfeiture of all monies paid. Suzi Davis Travel highly recommends travel insurance which provides reimbursement coverage for trip cancellation/interruption, and other benefits including Trip Delay, Missed Cruise Departure, Accident Medical Expense, Sickness Medical Expense, Baggage & Personal Effects, Baggage Delay, Medical Evacuation, and emergency, toll-free travel assistance. If the insurance is purchased at time of making your reservation, you may cancel your trip for any reason up to 24 hours (or prior business day, whichever is farther out) prior to your tour departure. Insurance is available for $ per person. It is strongly recommended that you book early as participation is limited. RESERVATION FORM PARIS & THE HEART OF NORMANDY- August 22 31, 2016 Please return with your deposit to: Suzi Davis Travel, 2415 E. Washington, Bloomington, IL Name(s) Rooming with (Please list first, middle and last names as they appear on your passport) Complete Address Home Phone Cell Phone Date(s) Of Birth: / Stateroom Requested: Standard - Cat. E - $4, pp French Balcony - Cat. D - $5, pp Verandah - Cat. B - $5, pp Verandah - Cat. A - $5, pp I/we are purchasing the trip cancellation insurance $ I/we decline to purchase the trip cancellation insurance Form of Payment: Enclosed please find my personal check for deposit. (Please make payable to Suzi Davis Travel) Please charge my credit card for deposit: Visa MasterCard American Express Discover Card Number EXP. Security Code