AGRITECHNICA The world s leading exhibition for agricultural machinery and equipment. Departing November 7 to 18, 2015

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1 AGRITECHNICA 2015 The world s leading exhibition for agricultural machinery and equipment Departing November 7 to 18, 2015 Tour includes: Frankfurt, Wolfsburg, Hanover, Berlin, Hamburg John Deere factory visit in Manheim, Agriculture farm visits, 2 full days at Agritechnica, Optional VW Factory visit in Wolfsburg, Berlin City Tour, Sightseeing tour of Potsdam Brewery Tour, Guided sightseeing and a harbour tour in Hamburg AGRITECHNICA is now the world s leading trade fair for agricultural machinery and equipment. AGRITECHNICA 2013 was attended by 2,897 exhibitors from 47 countries, including all the world market leaders. Altogether 1,513 of these exhibitors came from outside Germany. The trade fair was divided into sector groups in 24 halls covering a floor space of 423,000 m 2 and its nearly 200 forum events and specialist conferences allowed a unique exchange of information and opinions. The trade fair attracted around 450,000 visitors from 88 countries, including 106,700 international visitors.

2 DEPART US November 7th 2015 Day 1: Sunday, November 8 / Arrival Frankfurt(Main) (D) Arrival at Frankfurt (Main) airport. Meeting with your English speaking tour escort. Transfer to your 4*-superior hotel (SAS Radisson Frankfurt or similar) and time to relax after a long flight. Welcome dinner at brewery restaurant (Depot or similar). Overnight in Frankfurt (Main). Overnight: SAS Radisson Frankfurt Day 2: Monday, November 9 / Frankfurt(Main) Manheim Frankfurt/Main (B,L,D) Full buffet breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Mannheim (90 km). Visit of John Deere tractor factory. Visit John Deere forum where the whole product range of John Deere can be seen. Visit the John Deere Museum and souvenir shop with lunch at the John Deere Casino. Return to Frankfurt/Main. Dinner and overnight at your hotel. Overnight: SAS Radisson Frankfurt Day 3: Tuesday, November 10 / Frankfurt(Main) Wolfsburg (B,D) Full buffet breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Hannover (350 km) with stop en route for technical visit: Visit the dairy cattle farm of Schneider Family with about 500 milking cattle and own biogas plant. Mr. Schneider is the President of the Regional Farmer Association of the country Hessen. Late afternoon arrive at Wolfsburg and check in at your TRYP hotel for dinner and overnight. Free evening

3 Day 4: Wednesday, November 11 / Wolfsburg Hanover Wolfsburg (B,D) Full buffet breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the fairground Hanover Laatzen (90 km) to visit AGRITECHNICA Innovations in agricultural machinery and equipment and the latest solutions and concepts for the future of plant production are presented every two years at AGRITECHNICA in Hanover, Germany. In 2013 altogether 2,900 exhibitors from 47 countries attracted 450,000 visitors farmers, contractors and machinery dealers from all over the world. The international contingent comprised 106,000 visitors from 88 countries who were inspired by the agricultural machinery innovations in the 24 halls a globally unique professional dialogue. Lunch on your own at the fairground. Late afternoon return to your hotel for dinner and overnight. Day 5: Thursday, November 12 / Wolfsburg Hanover Wolfsburg (B,D) Full buffet breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the fairgrounds in Hanover Laatzen. Visit to AGRITECHNICA Lunch on your own at the fairgrounds. Late afternoon return to your hotel for dinner and overnight. Show alternative: If you have had enough of Agritechnica a short walk from your hotel is the VW factory. You can join a guided tour of the factory. Explore the many pavilions at the state of the art factory. The pavilions lie at the centre of the park, VW & Audi are to the north, south of the park you will see SEAT, Skoda, Lamborghini and the premium club house. The new Porsche pavilion has been constructed close to the beautiful lagoon. (VW factory tour at your own expense) Day 6: Friday, November 13 / Wolfsburg - Berlin (B,D) Breakfast at your hotel. This morning you will leave Wolfsburg and travel towards Berlin. Lunch in a highway restaurant (not include). Early afternoon arrival at your 4*-hotel Relexa in Berlin. The hotel is located east of the Brandenburg Gate, on either side of Unter den Linden. For the rest of the afternoon you can enjoy the existing and fascinating city of Berlin by your own. Famous spots like the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag or Checkpoint Charlie are just in walking distance from your hotel. But you will also find plenty of shops, restaurants and cafes nearby. Dinner in a typical Berlin-style restaurant. Overnight: Relexa Hotel Berlin

4 Day 7: Saturday, November 14 / Berlin (B,D) Full breakfast buffet at the hotel. Meet with your city guide and start a city tour of Berlin. Berlin is a capital with a turbulent past. The city has risen to the urban and environmental challenges of rebuilding itself. Since the unification, Berlin has once again become the capital of Germany. An array of sights lies to the east of the Brandenburg Gate, on either side of Unter den Linden. You will see the famous spots like the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag and the Museums Island. Lunch on your own (not included). Afternoon free time for shopping or own arrangements. We recommend to visit one of the world famous museums. Dinner in a Bavarian-style restaurant. Overnight in hotel Relexa Berlin. Day 8: Sunday, November 15 / Berlin (B,L,D) After breakfast you will depart to Potsdam for a brief sightseeing tour. Without a doubt, the capital city of the State of Brandenburg is one of the most beautiful cities in Germany. Potsdam's most popular site is the Sanssouci Castle, located in the park to which it gives its name. You will visit the castle on a guided tour and walk through the gardens. Afterwards you will see Potsdams highlights like the Alexandrowka, the Holländisches Viertel (the Dutch Quarter) and the Weavers' Quarter - the historic sections of the city provide the flair of a city steeped in European tradition. Also of interest might be the Biosphäre Nature Experience Exhibit. You will have a guided tour there (Lunch included) Return to Berlin. Dinner Overnight in hotel Relexa Berlin. Day 9: Monday, November 16 / Berlin Hamburg (B,D) Breakfast at your hotel. Departure to Hamburg by bus. Arrival and check in 4*-superior hotel around noon. Lunch on your own (not included). In the afternoon departure for a visit of a private farm with 40 Holstein Frisians near Hamburg. The family run farm is 180 ha in size; besides the grassland, they also grow wheat, rye and rape for their own cow feeding as well as for sales. Return to Hamburg and dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight in SAS Radisson Hamburg

5 Day 10: Tuesday November 17 / Hamburg (B,D) After breakfast you will start to a guided city sightseeing tour of Hamburg. Hamburg's geographical location is so favorable, that it has always been within easy reach for the rest of the world. The inhabitants of Hamburg are proud to have a lake right in the heart of their city, only a short distance from the Opera, the Kunsthalle Art Museum, the City Hall and the Stock Exchange. Hamburg boasts 31 theatres, 6 music halls, 10 cabarets and 50 state and private museums. Lunch on your own (not included). In the afternoon enjoy a harbour cruise tour. The port sightseeing tours are very impressive and offer a special and unique perspective on the panorama of Hamburg. After the cruise visit of the famous Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg. The largest model railway in the world, and one of the most successful permanent exhibitions in Northern Germany. In the evening is a farewell dinner with typical local cuisine. For the rest of the evening enjoy the good life in the cozy cafés and bars along the riverside. Overnight in SAS Radisson Hamburg Day 11: Wednesday November 18 / Hamburg Departure (B) Breakfast at your hotel. Free time for shopping or leisure before transfer to the airport. Departure to Canada. AGRITECHNICA PRICING Twin Rate: USD $3097 per person land only Single rate: USD add extra $991 land only International flights: Please call and advise your departing gateway Please contact: Leader Tours Inc. Lawrence Rowley or Sawyer Asmundson Phone: lawrence@leadertours.ca sawyer@leadertours.ca