DJ Country Tours | Tulip Time on Jewels of the Rhine

FEATURING THE AMAZING KEUKENHOF GARDENS!

Tulip Time on Jewels of the Rhine the Netherlands • Germany • France • Switzerland Tour Dates: April 9 - 19, 2025

Tulip Time on Jewels of the Rhine

Flowers and fragances fill Keukenhof Gardens

DAY 1 Depart the USA: Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

DAY 2 Amsterdam, the Netherlands: Welcome to

Amsterdam, a fascinating 700-year-old city of picturesque canals, world class museums, and cafés. You will be met and transferred from the airport to your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship.

Become acquainted with the amenities of your ship, or begin exploring the city. This evening, join your fellow travelers for dinner onboard. Meal: D

DAY 3 Amsterdam: This morning, depart by coach for an

included visit to Keukenhof Gardens. Discover why it’s called the ‘Garden of Europe’ as you admire gorgeous flowers at the peak of tulip season. Colorful displays of tulips, hyacinths, orchids and other flowers stretch as far as the eye can see as you stroll along the perfectly manicured meandering paths.

Return to the ship for your first day cruising through the Dutch countryside, passing windmills and sailing through locks towards the Rhine River. Tonight, enjoy a welcome reception and gala dinner. Meals: B, L, D

DAY 4 Cologne, Germany: Cruise along the Rhine River

to Cologne. Founded by the Romans, the city is one of Germany’s oldest and famous for its magnificent World– Heritage gothic cathedral. This afternoon upon arrival, visit Cologne Botanical Gardens. A local expert accompanies you through the gardens, explaining about the flora and history of the park. Continue with a local guide on an included walking tour of the city, traversing quaint alleyways, seeing historic monuments and touching on the historical charm of the Old Town. Meals: B, L, D

DAY 5 Koblenz: Cruise to the 2000-year-old town of Koblenz, situated at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers.

Enjoy a walking tour of Koblenz seeing the German Corner where the 2 rivers meet, the Church of Our Lady, and visit the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress by cable car on the opposite side

Enjoy seven-nights cruising along the Romantic Rhine River

of the river. This fortress was part of the Prussian defense against the French in the 19th century and later used as a headquarters for the American military during WWII. This afternoon, sail through the spectacular UNESCO WorldHeritage Rhine Gorge. Pass countless medieval castles and vineyards lining the shores of this section of the river, with photo opportunities around every bend. See the infamous Lorelei statue and Pfalzgrafenstein Castle, built on an island in the middle of the river as a medieval toll station. Meals: B, L, D DiscoverMORE: Moselle & Cochem (Reichsburg) Castle Visit (additional expense) NOTE: You can choose either the included tour of Koblenz OR the DiscoverMORE option, as both tours operate at the same time.

DAY 6 Ludwigshafen – Schwetzingen: Relax onboard as the

vessel cruises along the Rhine River to Ludwigshafen. Upon arrival travel by coach to visit Schwetzingen Palace, famous for the beauty and harmony of its gardens. Visit the interior of the palace, along with the beautiful gardens, maintained in their original design. Today they remain a cultural heritage site of European significance, and contain more than 100 sculptures scattered throughout the grounds. Alternatively, embark on an active journey to the quaint wellness town of Bad-Dürkheim for a hike through the beautiful vineyards. Meals: B, L, D EmeraldPLUS: Visit to Schwetzingen Palace & Gardens

EmeraldACTIVE: Guided vineyard hike in Bad-Dürkheim (instead of included tour) DiscoverMORE: Evening Concert at Bruchsal Palace (additional expense)

DAY 7 Kehl / Strasbourg, France: Once docked in Kehl,

travel by coach across the river to Strasbourg, the capital of the Alsace region in France. Your guided walking tour includes the Grande Île - the historical city center and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Known for its medieval black and white timberframed buildings, old tanning houses, baroque sandstone buildings, canals and river locks, the city’s star attraction is the cathedral, dominating the main square. Meals: B, L, D

NETHERLANDS Amsterdam Keukenhof Gardens

Cologne Rhine River

7 Cochem

GERMANY Koblenz

Ludwigshafen

The historic Chapel Bridge crosses the Reuss River in Lucerne, Switzerland

DAY 8 Breisach, Germany: Experience the ‘tale of two cities’: Breisach, Germany and Neuf-Breisach, France, divided by the Rhine. During the guided visit to these two wonderful gems on the Rhine River, you’ll pass the main sights and attractions, including the UNESCO World Heritage fortress overlooking Neuf-Breisach. Meals: B, L, D

FRANCE Strasbourg Neuf-Breisach Basel Mt. Pilatus

Schwetzingen Palace

Bruchsal

Kehl Breisach Zurich

2 Lucerne

SWITZERLAND

EmeraldPLUS: A tale of two cities divided by the Rhine EmeraldACTIVE: Guided bike tour in Breisach

DAY 9 Basel, Switzerland – Lucerne: After breakfast,

disembark the ship in Basel and begin your Swiss adventure.

Depart by coach to Lucerne, a picturesque town surrounded by mountains and meadows. An included walking tour highlights the city’s landmark - the famous 14th-century Chapel Bridge.

See the 17th-century Renaissance Town Hall and town squares, all set amongst the beautiful backdrop of the Swiss Alps. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Meal: B

DAY 10 Lucerne: Your last day is left free of planned

activities. Explore on your own, or join the optional excursion to Mt. Pilatus – a mountain overlooking Lucerne that offers a unique alpine experience! This evening, get together for an included dinner at the hotel. Meals: B, D DiscoverMORE: Mt. Pilatus (additional expense)

DAY 11 Lucerne / USA: Bid ‘auf wiedersehen’ to Europe and return home with memories of life enriching experiences from your European adventure and cruise along the Rhine River during tulip time. Meal: B Itinerary is subject to change.

CRUISE AND HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Days 2 through 8 – Aboard an Emerald Cruises Star-Ship Days 9 and 10 – Hotel Europe or similar, Lucerne, Switzerland Pre-cruise hotel stays available in Amsterdam. Call for details.

Hotel Overnight Cruise Overnight Visit DiscoverMORE Tour Route Cruise Route

Exceptional Inclusions • 23 Meals: 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 8 dinners • Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided

by Mayflower Cruises & Tours • Visit four countries • Seven-nights in a suite or stateroom of your choice onboard the vessel • First-class service by an English-speaking crew • Onboard Activity Manager will support all EmeraldACTIVE excursions and host daily onboard wellness activities, games, classes and evening entertainment • All gratuities included • Explore the magnificent Keukenhof Gardens • Shore excursions with English-speaking local guides • Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites • Personal listening device for shore excursions • All meals included onboard • Variety of international cuisine • Complimentary regional wines, beer and soft drinks with onboard lunches and dinners • Complimentary bottled water in your stateroom • Complimentary WiFi onboard • Complimentary bicycles onboard for use ashore • All port charges included • Two-night hotel stay and touring in Lucerne

Emerald Cruises Star-Ships

Built: 2014-20

Speed: 15.5 mph Staterooms: 19

Suites: 72

Length: 443 ft.

SUN DECK

Crew: 47

Public Areas and Ship Amenities

Sun Deck with Deck Chairs Navigation Bridge 3 Sky Barbeque 4 Golf Putting Green 5 Games Area 6 Retractable Glass Roof 7 Walking Track 8 Daytime Pool / Evening Cinema 9 The Terrace 10 Horizon Bar and Lounge 11 Elevator 12 Reception 13 Wellness Area 14 Fitness Area 15 Reflections Restaurant 1 2

HORIZON DECK

VISTA DECK

RIVIERA DECK

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

Tulip Time on Jewels of the Rhine River Cruise

210ft2

April 9 - 19, 2025

CAT STATEROOM / SUITE

DECK

PER PERSON TWIN

SINGLE ROOM ADD

E

Emerald Stateroom

Riviera

$5,289

+ $3,159

D

Emerald Stateroom

Riviera

$5,395

+ $3,235

C

Panorama Balcony Suite

Vista

$6,025

+ $3,675

B

Panorama Balcony Suite

Vista

$6,315

+ $3,879

A

Panorama Balcony Suite

Horizon

$6,599

+ $4,079

S

Grand Balcony Suite

Horizon

$7,045

N/A

SA Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite

Horizon

$7,955

N/A

180ft2

162ft2

Pricing includes local pickup (as needed), roundtrip DSM or CID airfare, land/cruise package, wine and beer with lunches and dinners on ship, 23 meals and gratuities to guides, drivers and ship staff.

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 – $569 per person (optional) 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.

ENERGETIC

FOR RESERVATIONS OR INFORMATION CONTACT:

DJ Country Tours, Inc. Janine (641) 990-1925

djcountrytours@gmail.com Revised: 1-26-2024

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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.

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Gender:

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ROOMING WITH

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o Male

o Female

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PAYMENT INFORMATION

DJ Country Tours, Inc Make Checks Payable To: ________________________________ DJ Country Tours, Inc Mail Deposit To: ________________________________________ P O Box 96 _____________________________________________________ Conrad, IA 50621 _____________________________________________________

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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.

2025 RIVER CRUISING & SMALL SHIP ADVENTURES

Booking Conditions

Payments: All deposits and final payments can be made by check or credit card. We accept the following credit cards: Visa, MasterCard and Discover.

Prices Subject to Change: We reserve the right to vary itineraries and prices and substitute facilities, hotels or events of equal or better quality if necessary.

Guaranteed Share Program for Single Travelers: If you are traveling alone and would like a roommate for cost savings, let us know at the time of booking your reservation. Travelers must be non-smokers and cannot use a medical sleeping device to be eligible. Participants will be paired with another traveler of the same gender at the twin rate. If no roommate is available, you will get a single room at the twin rate.

Guaranteed share reservations are available until the final payment period of a tour.

Roommate Cancellation: If you are booked as a “twin” and your roommate cancels their reservation, and you cannot find another roommate, you may either travel as a guaranteed share (see above) or travel as a single and pay the single supplement.

Health and Walking on Tour: Some sites visited have limited motorcoach access and may involve considerable walking, stairs or inclines. Travelers should be in reasonably good health. Some programs include destinations in higher elevations that may have varying effects on individual travelers. Tour Managers and Coach Drivers cannot lift or assist travelers into transportation vehicles.

Mayflower Cruises & Tours requires that persons requiring assistance be accompanied by a companion who is capable of and totally responsible for providing the assistance.

Revision Fees: A fee of $25 per person per transaction will be charged for any changes, revisions or alterations made to your reservation after confirmation.

Luggage Handling: The tour cost includes porterage for one average size suitcase. A charge of $5.00 per hotel will be collected by the Tour Manager for each additional piece of luggage that you bring.

Travel Documents: Your travel documents will be in your possession approximately 14 days prior to departure. Documents include tour itinerary, departure and arrival information and times, hotel and ship information, clothing suggestions, baggage tags, plus any helpful hints.

Mayflower Loyalty Program, First Time Travelers and Referral Rewards: Earn $150.00 travel credit for every River Cruise and Small Ship Adventure taken with Mayflower Cruises & Tours. No restrictions to the amount of credits an individual can acquire. Loyalty Credits can be apply to any reservation made within one year of the return of the tour they were earned on. Multiple credits can be used on a single tour. Credits are nontransferable but can be combined with Referral Rewards and Mayflower promotional savings.* First Time Travelers, earn $100.00 to be applied to their first reservation with Mayflower Cruises & Tours. FTTs cannot be combined with any Free Airfare promotional offer. With Mayflower’s Referral Rewards program you can earn hundreds of travel dollars when you refer a friend to us. Here is how it works – refer a friend that is NEW to Mayflower Cruises & Tours and you will earn up to a $100 travel savings when your friend makes a reservation and pays the deposit on a tour that is five days or longer. The savings is per friend. So if you bring a couple that is new to Mayflower – you will earn up to $100 x 2 = $200 travel savings. You can apply this savings on upcoming tours* you have with Mayflower Cruises & Tours. Your Friend also gets a First-Time Traveler savings of up to $100. *Some restrictions apply, call for details.

Smoke Free Environment: Although smoking is not allowed on the motorcoach, frequent rest/smoking stops are made.

Travelers with Special Needs: You must advise Mayflower at the time your booking is made of any disability requiring special attention. Mayflower will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the special needs of our travelers. Be aware that the Americans with

Disabilities Act is applicable only within the United States and that accommodations for disabled travelers outside the United States may be more limited. If a traveler requires assistance, we require that he/she be accompanied by a companion who is capable of and totally responsible for providing the assistance. Neither Mayflower personnel, nor its suppliers, may lift or physically assist travelers.

If a traveler thinks he/she might need assistance during a trip, he/ she should call Mayflower to determine what assistance might reasonably be provided. If special arrangements are provided, and these arrangements add to the Tour Operator’s cost, the Tour Member will be responsible to pay the additional costs. Mayflower cannot provide special individual assistance to travelers with special needs for walking, dining or other routine activities.

Membership: Mayflower reserves the right to withhold tour membership, or to require any traveler to leave a tour at any time, when such action is determined by Mayflower to be in the best interests of the traveler or the tour group. Children must be at least six years of age and accompanied at all times by a guardian.

Force Majeure: Except where otherwise expressly stated in these terms and conditions we cannot accept liability or pay any compensation where the performance or prompt performance of our obligations under our contract with you is prevented or affected by or you otherwise suffer any damage, loss or expense of any nature as a result of Force Majeure . “Force Majeure” means any event which we or the supplier of the services in question could not, even with all due care, foresee or avoid.

Responsibility: These tour programs are operated by Mayflower Cruises & Tours, Inc. 650 Warrenville Rd, Suite 500, Lisle, IL 60532. In common with other companies, Mayflower acts only as an agent for Tour Members in arranging room accommodations, transportation, sightseeing, admissions and restaurants. Mayflower reserves the right in its sole discretion to make changes in the itinerary and is not responsible for expenses, loss of time, money or other occurrence resulting from a change of tour scheduling made for Tour Members.

Mayflower reserves the right to accept, decline or retain any person as a member of the tour, and is not responsible for any losses or damages of personal property, or for injuries, expenses or damages incurred by any Tour Member.

United States Tour Operators Association $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program: Mayflower Cruises & Tours, Inc. shares the coverage available under the United States Tour Operators Association (“USTOA”) $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program with affiliates of Mayflower Cruises & Tours who, as an Active Member of the USTOA is required to post $1 Million with USTOA to be used to reimburse, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program, the advance payments of Mayflower Cruises & Tours travelers in the unlikely event of Mayflower Cruises & Tours bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of business. Further, you should understand that the $1 Million posted by Mayflower Cruises & Tours may be sufficient to provide only a partial recovery of the advance payments received by Mayflower Cruises & Tours. Complete details of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program and a list of affiliates may be obtained by writing to USTOA at 345 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1801, New York, NY 10001, or by email to information@ustoa.com or by visiting www.ustoa.com.

Airline Security Measures: The Transportation Security Administration requires that travelers provide their name exactly to their airline as it appears on their passport to be used while traveling, along with their date of birth and gender when making reservations to fly from the U.S. When making your flight reservations through Mayflower Cruises & Tours, you will be asked for this information by our staff. Due to airline security measures, your passport must match your airline ticket name and your tour reservation name or you may be denied aircraft boarding.

Passport & Visas: Each U.S. citizen must have a valid passport.

Expiration date of passport should be at least six months after the return date of the tour. If you don’t have a passport, call our office and we’ll tell you how to apply for one. Some countries require visas for entry by U.S. citizens. We will send instructions for visa applications if a visa is required for your tour. Holders of non-U.S. passports should

contact their nearest consulate and inquire about the necessary passport or visa documentation required for entry into the countries visited. Visa fees and cost of obtaining a visa are not included in the tour price and are the responsibility of the traveler.

Cruise: (a) Noise, Vibration and Odor: While We take reasonable steps to minimize noise, vibrations and odors on the cruise ships, You acknowledge and accept that some noise, vibration and intermittent odors may be experienced on vessels and that We will not be liable to You in relation to any such noise, vibration or odors. (b) Docking Position: During port stops, ships may dock side-by-side, obstructing views and requiring You to pass through other ships to embark and disembark.

DEPOSIT SCHEDULE – SCENIC, EMERALD AND GALÁPAGOS LAND/ CRUISE TOUR PRICE UP TO $5,000 Land/Cruise Tour with Air* Deposit Per Person Final Payment • With TPP Coverage $899 90 Days • Without TPP Coverage $400 90 Days Land/Cruise Tour Only Deposit Per Person Final Payment • With TPP Coverage $799 90 Days • Without TPP Coverage $400 90 Days DEPOSIT SCHEDULE – SCENIC, EMERALD AND GALÁPAGOS LAND/ CRUISE TOUR PRICE FROM $5,001 AND UP Land/Cruise Tour with Air* Deposit Per Person Final Payment • With TPP Coverage $969 90 Days • Without TPP Coverage $400 90 Days Land/Cruise Tour Only Deposit Per Person Final Payment • With TPP Coverage $869 90 Days • Without TPP Coverage $400 90 Days DEPOSIT SCHEDULE – TREASURES OF THE PHAROAHS Land/Cruise Tour with Air* Deposit Per Person Final Payment • With TPP Coverage $899 90 Days • Without TPP Coverage $400 90 Days Land/Cruise Tour Only Deposit Per Person Final Payment • With TPP Coverage $799 90 Days • Without TPP Coverage $400 90 Days DEPOSIT SCHEDULE – MAJESTIC MEKONG RIVER CRUISE; TREASURES & TEMPLES OF VIETNAM AND CAMBODIA; SPLENDORS OF EUROPE Land/Cruise Tour with Air* Deposit Per Person Final Payment • With TPP Coverage $1,099 90 Days • Without TPP Coverage $400 90 Days Land/Cruise Tour Only Deposit Per Person Final Payment • With TPP Coverage $999 90 Days • Without TPP Coverage $400 90 Days *Land tour price is based on twin occupancy rate Payment Information: Listed above is a schedule of deposit and final payment due dates. You will note that the first category includes an optional Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) which is to be paid within five business days after making your reservation. Please see “Travelers Protection Plan (TPP)” section in the next column for further explanation of this benefit.

Refund and Cancellation Policy: Payments for land, air and cruise arrangements (less the deposit amount) will be refunded when cancellations are received prior to the final payment due date noted above. Deposits are non-refundable unless the optional Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) is purchased at the time of booking. When the optional Traveler Protection Plan is purchased and it is necessary to cancel your reservation, you will be refunded all payments, including the deposit amount, less the TPP premium. All refunds will be processed by Trip Mate, a Generali Global Assistance & Insurance Services brand. Please go to www.tripmate.com/wpF431G for details on the coverage for the Traveler Protection Plan. 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