FGCU Academy Tour for Seniors, Adults and Retirees to Sensations of Lyon and Provence

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Sensations of Lyon and Provence River Cruise Including a three-night hotel stay in Nice on the French Riviera Tour Dates: September 17 – 28, 2024

Sensations of Lyon and Provence River Cruise

The scenic beauty of Monte Carlo beckons

DAY 1 Depart the USA: Depart the USA on your overnight

flight to Nice, France.

DAY 2 Nice, France: Welcome to Nice! Upon arrival, you will

be met at the airport by a representative of Mayflower Cruises and Tours and transferred to the hotel. A three-night stay awaits in this fascinating city on the French Riviera and the sun-kissed capital of the Côte d’Azur.

DAY 3 Monte Carlo / Nice: Depart by coach for the principality of Monaco to visit Monte Carlo on the French Riviera. Home to the Grand Prix, location of numerous movies and playground of the rich and famous – you’re sure to recognize its beautiful setting and famed casino. See the impressive Prince’s Palace of Monaco, former home to actress Grace Kelly. After an insightful tour and free time to explore, return to Nice for the remainder of the day at leisure. Meal: B

DAY 4 Nice: The final day in Nice is left free of planned

activities. A hospitality representative is at your service to help you plan your day in this vibrant city. Meal: B

DAY 5 Nice – Arles: After breakfast, it’s time to say farewell

to the French Riviera and journey by motorcoach to Arles where the captain and crew welcome you aboard the Emerald Liberté – home for the next seven nights. Settle into your new surroundings and enjoy dinner onboard as the vessel remains docked in Arles overnight. Meals: B, D

DAY 6 Arles: The UNESCO World Heritage Site and

Provençal town of Arles combines all of the region’s charms.

While strolling through the streets, medieval in character, with the local guide, you’ll discover why the colorful houses were an inspiration to Vincent Van Gogh and other famous artists. Visit

The 2,000-year-old amphitheater in Arles, France

the 2,000-year-old Roman amphitheater which is still in use today. This evening, a Provençal experience awaits as dinner is hosted by Top Chef finalist, Fabien Morreale. Meals: B, L, D

DiscoverMORE: Excursion to Les Baux de Provence (additional expense) EmeraldPLUS: Provençal dining experience onboard

DAY 7 Avignon: Avignon is one of the few French cities to have preserved its ramparts, historic center and churches.

Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is well known for the imposing Palace of the Popes. During your guided walk, see the famous ancient stone bridge, ‘Pont d’Avignon’, crossing the Rhône. Marvel at the ornate beauty of the Palace of the Popes and stroll through the historic center. Meals: B, L, D EmeraldACTIVE: Canoeing excursion DiscoverMORE: Excursion to Pont du Gard (additional expense) DiscoverMORE: Classical concert in Avignon (additional expense)

DAY 8 Viviers: Arrive in Viviers, a town which still has

Middle-Age flair. Join an included walking tour exploring the architectural heritage of this quaint town. Meals: B, L, D

DAY 9 Tournon: As the vessel sails along the gently winding

Rhône River, the landscape of Tournon comes into view.

Nestled in the valley near the steep slopes of le Massif Central, France’s 3rd largest mountain range, it’s picture-perfect.

During the included tour, a local guide leads you on a walk through Tournon, which is dominated by the 16th-century castle overlooking the village, ancient watchtowers and Roman ruins. The area has a long tradition in wine making, including the renowned wine growing center of Tain l’Hermitage across the river. Meals: B, L, D

EmeraldACTIVE: Guided hike through vineyards (instead of included walking tour) EmeraldACTIVE: Guided bike tour to Glun EmeraldPLUS: Regional wine tasting onboard

Hotel Overnight Cruise Overnight Visit DiscoverMORE Tour Route Cruise Route

Beaune Chalon-Sur-Saône Saône River Pérouges

Lyon

Tournon Rhône River

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FRANCE

Viviers

Stunning views of Lyon, France

DAY 10 Lyon: France’s third largest city, Lyon is steeped in

history and a former Roman capital. The city is positioned at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône Rivers. Take part in the guided tour of Lyon, which includes a drive to the UNESCO World Heritage Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière, Lyon’s hilltop church, with stunning views over the town. Then, pass by the recently re-discovered Roman amphitheater and walk through the cobbled streets of the old town with its secret alleyways and architectural wonders. Meals: B, L, D EmeraldACTIVE: Guided bike tour (instead of included city tour) DiscoverMORE: Tour to Pérouges (additional expense)

DAY 11 Chalon-Sur-Saône /Beaune / Lyon: Chalon–Sur–

Saône is best known as the birthplace of photography and the center of Burgundy’s wine region. Travel by coach to the quaint village of Beaune to visit the Hospices de Beaune, one of the finest examples of French 15th-century architecture. Marvel at the multi-colored roofs of this former hospital, now a museum, which has become one of the symbols of Burgundy. The ship sails back to Lyon this evening. Meals: B, L, D

Pont du Gard

Avignon

Arles

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Monte Carlo

Nice

Exceptional Inclusions • 23 Meals: 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners • Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours • Three-night hotel stay in Nice, France • Touring in Monaco and Monte Carlo

• Seven-night cruise through southern France

• First-class service by an English-speaking crew • Shore excursions with English-speaking local guides

• Personal listening device for onboard excursions

EmeraldPLUS: Cheese and olive tasting onboard

• All meals included onboard with a variety of international cuisine

DAY 12 Lyon / USA: After breakfast, it’s time to bid ‘au revoir’

• Complimentary regional wines, beer and soft drinks accompany onboard lunches and dinners

Itinerary and vessel subject to change.

• Onboard Activity Manager will support all EmeraldACTIVE excursions and host daily onboard wellness activities, games, classes and evening entertainment

HOTEL AND CRUISE ACCOMMODATIONS

• Complimentary bottled water in your stateroom

to France and depart to the Lyon airport for your flight home.

Flights to depart Lyon after 12:00pm. Meal: B

Days 2 through 4 – Best Western Plus Hotel Massena or similar, Nice, France Days 5 through 11 – Aboard the Emerald Liberté

• All gratuities included

• Complimentary WiFi onboard

• Complimentary bicycles onboard for use ashore

Built: 2017

MS Emerald Liberté

Speed: 15.5 mph

Staterooms: 14

Suites: 54

Length: 361 ft.

SUN DECK

Crew: 43

Public Areas and Ship Amenities 1 2 3

HORIZON DECK

4 5 6 7

VISTA DECK

8 9 10 11 12

RIVIERA DECK

13 14 15

Sun Deck with Deck Chairs Navigation Bridge Sky Barbeque

Golf Putting Green Games Area

Retractable Glass Roof Walking Track

Daytime Pool / Evening Cinema The Terrace

Horizon Bar and Lounge Elevator

Reception

Wellness Area Fitness Area

Reflections Restaurant

Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite

Grand Balcony Suite

Panorama Balcony Suite

Emerald Stateroom

CAT SA

CAT S

CAT A CAT B CAT C

CAT D CAT E

315ft2

Sensations of Lyon and Provence River Cruise

207ft2

September 17, 2024 PER PERSON TWIN

SINGLE ROOM ADD

$5,469

$3,829

CAT STATEROOM / SUITE

DECK

E

Emerald Stateroom

Riviera

D

Emerald Stateroom

Riviera

$5,689

$3,985

C

Panorama Balcony Suite

Vista

$6,179

$4,325

B

Panorama Balcony Suite

Vista

$6,505

$4,555

A

Panorama Balcony Suite

Horizon

$6,565

$4,595

S

Grand Balcony Suite

Horizon

$7,875

n/a

SA Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite

Horizon

$8,419

n/a

170ft2

FREE AIRFARE from anywhere in contiguous United States.

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Air schedules from your city to Nice and returning from Lyon, will be available closer to departure.

Air itineraries may not be available until documents are received. Air seats are assigned by the airline for the entire group. Seat changes can only be attempted upon receipt of tickets and documents at which time availability may be limited. If specific seat assignments are vital to your reservation, we recommend individual air reservations rather than booking air with the group.

TOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL

1 2 3 4 5

EASY

Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) for River Cruises

170ft2

ENERGETIC

$499 per person for cruise tour priced up to $5,000 $569 per person for cruise tour priced up to $5,001 +

This nonrefundable fee will provide a refund to you during the instance that you have to cancel your trip. The cancellation has to be for a covered reason (see Plan for details on coverage) and we have to be notified at least one day prior to departure. If you must leave the tour early due to personal illness or the illness or death of an immediate family member, TPP will provide a refund for any unused services after the departure of the tour. Other benefits include medical expenses for illness and injury, emergency transportation, 24 hour hot line and lost or stolen baggage assistance. Return air transportation is included ONLY if your air tickets are purchased through Mayflower Cruises & Tours. Please review the Plan for details on coverage. Should you choose not to purchase our TPP, the following per person cancellation charges will be assessed for all tours and optional excursion costs: • 91 days or more prior to departure: Deposit Amount • 90 days to day of departure: 100% of total tour • No refund on unused portions of the tour Exclusions: Mayflower Cruises & Tours reserves the right to alter its Refund and Cancellation Policy when a substantial amount of cancellation or postponement of travel is attributable to: conditions resulting from an act of God, natural or man-made disaster, fire, government action, civil disorder, war, hostilities between nations, or unavailability of transportation through no fault of Mayflower Cruises & Tours. Plan and benefits offered and administered by Trip Mate, Inc.

FOR RESERVATIONS OR INFORMATION CONTACT:

John Guerra

239-434-4838

jguerra@fgcu.edu Revised: 9-26-2023

Sensations of Lyon and Provence River Cruise Tour: _______________________________________________ FGCU Academy Group Name: ________________________________________

09/17/2024 Departure Date: _____________

1237238 Group Number: ______________

John Guerra For Reservations Contact: ________________________________________________

239-434-4838 ________________________________________________ jguerra@fgcu.edu ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________

400pp Deposit Amount: $_________________ Travel Protection Plan: __ Yes __ No 499pp Cruise price up to $5000 $___________ 569pp Cruise price $5001 and up $_________ Total Amount Enclosed: $___________ 06/14/2024 Final Payment Due By: _____________

YOUR INFORMATION

IMPORTANT: Please print your name EXACTLY as it appears on your passport. We require a copy of your passport within two (2) weeks of making your reservation. Name corrections, after final payment due date or after tickets have been issued, will result in additional fees being assessed. Please note that Mayflower requires proof of vaccination against COVID-19, travelers must be fully vaccinated a minimum of 14 days prior to departure.

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Gender:

o Male

o Female

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ROOMING WITH

(Mr., Mrs., Rev)

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(Jr., Sr.)

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Gender:

o Male

o Female

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Please advise your departure airport for this tour: ________________________________________ o Mayflower Air o Writing Own Air

PAYMENT INFORMATION

Mayflower Cruises & Tours Make Checks Payable To: ________________________________ FGCU Academy - Attn: John Guerra Mail Deposit To: ________________________________________ 704 Goodlette Frank Rd North Suite 330 _____________________________________________________ Naples, FL 34102 _____________________________________________________

SAME AS ABOVE Mail Final Payment To: __________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Visa, MasterCard and Discover accepted. _____________________________________________________ Credit Card #: _________________________________________ Security Code: ____________

Exp. Date: ____________

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___ Single

___ Twin win

Stateroom Category

___ Guaranteed Share

o Riviera Deck (CAT E)

o Riviera Deck (CAT D)

o Horizon Deck

o Grand Balcony Suite

o Vista Deck (CAT C) o Owners Suite

o Vista Deck (CAT B)

We will make every effort to accommodate your preference of cabin category. All cabins are on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Requested cabin #_____ 2nd Preference #_____ o One Bed

o Two Beds

*Mayflower’s Guaranteed Share Program is available on the Riviera, Vista and Horizon Decks standard staterooms only.