Join Our Exclusive 13 Day Paris & Rhine River Cruise

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1 Join Our Exclusive 13 Day Paris & Rhine River Cruise Three days in Paris - say no more - enjoy life to the fullest. We ll then visit all the highlights of the legendary Rhine in just 8 days. In Germany, see the many charming castles commanding the riverbanks as you sail by, and tour both Marksburg Castle and the ruins of Heidelberg Castle. Admire Cologne, the jewel of the Rhine, with its awe-inspiring Dom, and experience the lush landscape of the Black Forest region. We explore Holland s famous windmills and waterworks, encounter multicultural Strasbourg in France, and take part in the inviting nightlife in Rüdesheim. You might think our tour is done when we arrive in Amsterdam, but we ve decided to stay one more night in a centrally located hotel on the banks of the Amstel River. Please see back page for a list of inclusions and pricing. 258 King Street East Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 0N3 Phone - (905) Toll Free - (800) info@lakeshoretours.ca Website: Ontario Registration Retail Wholesale Cambridge Street South Lindsay, Ontario K9V 3B6 Phone - (705) Fax - (705) info@cardinalcoachtours.ca Website:

2 Day 1 - Monday August 3 D-Inflight Meal We have selected pick up points for you to meet our tour. We will transfer to Pearson International where we will board our overnight flight for Paris, France. Day 2 - Tuesday August 4 B-Inflight Meal Upon arrival at Charles de Gaulle Airport we will be transferred to our hotel - the Mercure Montartre Sacre-Coeur (or similar). The hotel is centrally located in lively Butte Montmartre area. The balance of the day is at your leisure. Day 3 - Wednesday August 5 B Today we enjoy an orientation tour of Paris. Also included is a 3 day hop-on, hop-off Paris a la Carte card which will allow you to visit Paris on board a double-decker bus (narrated) and boat to explore the City of Light from another angle. Day 4 - Thursday August 6 B Breakfast at the hotel and then explore Paris as you wish. Day 5 - Friday August 7 B, D After breakfast this morning we board our coach for our cross country journey to Basil where we board the luxurious Viking Mani for 7 glorious nights. After boarding, enjoy time on your own getting acquainted with your new surroundings - or join our welcome walk to stretch your legs and start getting oriented. Cruise through the night to Breisach, Germany. Unpack and get ready to enjoy our leisurely cruise. Day 6 - Saturday August 8 Arrive during breakfast in Breisach, gateway to the Black Forest. Take a scenic excursion through the area s renowned mountain landscape, rolling meadows and dense forests. Once there, visit a local workshop and see a cuckoo clockmaking demonstration. Return to Breisach for some free time before evening departure Day 7 - Sunday August 9 Arrive in Kehl this morning and disembark for your guided tour of Strasbourg. See the European Parliament and tour the interior of the city s famed cathedral. Free time allows you to further explore this Alsatian city s blend of French and German cultures - fabulous churches, medieval covered bridges, beautiful parks and some lovely Art Nouveau and modernist architecture. B - Breakfast L - Lunch D - Dinner

3 Day 8 - Monday August 10 Wake up in Mannheim and disembark for a tour to Heidelberg to see Germany s oldest university. Then visit the beautiful sandstone ruins of imposing Heidelberg Castle, and take in the scenery of the Neckar River Valley and the city s many red rooftops from its hilltop location. Continue with a walking tour through the Old Town to Heidelberg s renowned gates. Return to your ship for afternoon cruising. Arrive in Rüdesheim in the early evening. Spend free time in the pedestrian-only Drosselgasse and sample a glass of locally produced wine at one of the restaurants or wine bars. Remain docked overnight. Day 9 - Tuesday August 11 This morning, sail along the most scenic stretch of the Rhine, where castles overlook the river from their hilltop locations. This part of the Middle Rhine Valley is so beautiful that it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Midmorning, disembark for a tour of 700-year-old Marksburg Castle and its museum. Return to your ship for lunch and a short cruise to Koblenz, where you disembark and enjoy some time in this charming town at the confluence of the Moselle and Rhine Rivers. Day 10 - Wednesday August 12 Cruising the Rhine this morning, arriving just after breakfast in Cologne. Disembark for your walking tour of this gem of the Rhine. Stroll through Old Town past St. Martin s Church and spend some time inside Cologne s Dom, a remarkable Gothic cathedral. The rest of your day is free to explore the dockside taverns, cafés and shops. Day 11 - Thursday August 13 Spend your morning enjoying some popular Dutch diversions: sample Dutch cheeses and jenever, a distilled juniper liquor, and try your hand at sjoelen (Dutch table shuffleboard). After lunch, your ship arrives in Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for an afternoon tour of this ingenious network of windmills and other flood management devices. You learn why the windmills were built and see how they work, plus you enter an actual working windmill for a tour of its mechanisms and living quarters. Arrive at Amsterdam after midnight. Day 12 - Friday August 14 B After breakfast, disembark the Mani and board our coach for a tour of Amsterdam and then check into our downtown hotel - the NH Carlton, Amsterdam (or similar). The hotel is centrally located in Amsterdam with many downtown attractions within walking distance. Enjoy Amsterdam nightlife on your last night. Day 13 - Saturday August 15 B, Inflight Meals A late morning check out and transfer to Schipohl Airport for our return flight to Toronto. Upon arrival in Toronto, we will be met by our coach for the return to our original pick up points. B - Breakfast L - Lunch D - Dinner

4 Transfers to/from Pearson International Economy Airfare Toronto/Paris - Amsterdam/Toronto 3 Nights Centrally Located Hotel in Paris, Guided Tour Buffet Breakfast Daily & 3 Day Paris Hop On/Off Pass 8 Day River Cruise in Outside Stateroom All Meals Onboard, 6 Guided Tours 1 Night in Amsterdam with Guided Tour All Transfers Between Airports, Hotels and Ship Complimentary Wine with Dinner Onboard Ship Fully Escorted PRICING Double Occupancy: $4, Single Supplement: Request Per Person Based on Category E - Subject to Availability Category A, B, C & D also available Plus Taxes of $ Terms and Conditions A deposit of $ per person is due at time of booking plus any insurance requirements. A second deposit of $2, p. p. is due December 1, Pricing is based on a cabin availability. Final payment is due April 24, All payments are non refundable. 258 King Street East Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 0N3 Phone - (905) Toll Free - (800) info@lakeshoretours.ca Website: Ontario Registration Retail Wholesale Cambridge Street South Lindsay, Ontario K9V 3B6 Phone - (705) Fax - (705) info@cardinalcoachtours.ca Website:

5 Pricing Cat. A - Veranda Upper Deck - $5, Inventory 1 Cat. B - Veranda Middle Deck - $5, Inventory 2 Cat. C- French Balcony Upper Deck - $5, Inventory 2 Cat. D- French Balcony Middle Deck - $4, Inventory 11 Cat. E - Outside Main Deck - $4, Inventory 7 Cat. F - Standard Main Deck - $4, On Request Airport Fees and Departure Tax - $ All pricing is per person based on double occupancy and subject to availability

6 Veranda Stateroom Category A Upper Deck Category B Middle Deck French Balcony Category C Upper Deck Category D Middle Deck Outside Stateroom Category E Main Deck Category F Main Deck