Offered by TCA Travels and EA Tours

Amsterdam to Paris / with a Rhine River Cruise

A Journey Designed Specifically for Masons, Families and Friends

YOUR ITINERARY

September 13 – September 24, 2021

$3,985.00 Land Only**                                                                            Tour Code: 222125

$5,120.00 Estimated airfare from BOSTON 

On September 13th, you will depart Boston to begin your European adventure, landing in the timeless city of Amsterdam on September 14th, and discovering the treasures of this city. Fantastic excursions, cultural encounters, preserved historical sites, delicious foods and wonderful shopping make this trip exciting and rewarding. Bring these memories home with you on September 24^th.

SPACE ON THE TOUR IS LIMITED, SO DON’T DELAY! PLEASE RETURN YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION AND

$500 DEPOSIT TO EATOURS.COM BY JANUARY 31, 2021 TO INSURE YOUR SPACE ON THE FANTASTIC TOUR!

Amsterdam

September 14 – 15, 2021

On September 14th, you will arrive in Amsterdam to begin your European adventure. A highlight of this day will be a panorama city tour* before checking into your hotel. In the afternoon a visit to the Rijksmuseum* is planned followed by time to explore “Old Amsterdam” on your own. Built on a network of centuries-old  canals,  Amsterdam  is  a  delightful  city.  The  largest  and  most cosmopolitan city of the Netherlands, it is also the diamond-cutting capital of the world. A full day excursion to Delft* and Rotterdam* is scheduled for September 15th.

 

Holland and the Romantic Rhine Valley Cruise on Gerard Schmitter

September 15 – 21, 2021

At 6:00 PM you board your ship for a 6 night cruise (see itinerary below Special Tour Conditions) beginning with a welcome cocktail get-together before dinner and followed by an optional Canal Boat Cruise. On September 16st, an optional morning guided tour of Amsterdam is offered by the cruise ship. Some points of interest that you may see are the Flower Market, Dam Square and Rembrandt Square. In the afternoon you may choose to enjoy an optional excursion offered by your cruise company to the villages of Zaanse Schans and Volendam. Your ship will cruise to Nijmegen through the night.  An extra benefit while on the cruise includes wine, beer, soft  drinks and open bar (excluding Champagne and premium drinks) while on board the ship. The morning of September 17^th, an optional shore excursion to Kroller Muller Museum featuring works by Van Gogh is offered.  On September 18th, you cruise to Cologne where an afternoon guided city tour* is planned. Points of interest that you will see include the Cologne Cathedral*. September 19th, finds you cruising to Rudesheim. Your cruise ship offers an afternoon shore excursion which includes wine tasting and the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments by tourist train. A guided tour of Heidelberg and its Castle are the features of September 20th. This evening a Gala Farewell Dinner* on board ship is planned. On September 21^st , you arrive in Strasbourg and depart the ship.

Strasbourg and Paris

September 21 – 24, 2021

Upon disembarking on September 21^st, you will be met and enjoy a guided city tour* of     Strasbourg before you travel to Paris, one of the most beautiful cities in the world! On September 22^nd, enjoy a guided panoramic city tour*,  where  you  will  see  famous  landmarks  such  as  the  Arc  de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysees and Place de la Concord.  Dedicate the afternoon to exploring the Masonic Museum*.  Ascending the Eiffel Tower* is planned for the evening. September 23^rd, is a free day. Places you may choose to explore are the Louvre (the world’s largest art museum), housing such legends as the Venus de Milo, the Winged Victory and the Mona Lisa, Sacre Coeur, or simply enjoying the ambiance of the Parisian Boulevards. The following morning, September 24th, you will return to the United States  with  fond  memories, amazing experiences and perhaps a souvenir or two from your European adventure.

IMPORTANT – PLEASE SEE SPECIAL TOUR CONDITIONS ON REVERSE SIDE

Please note, the following cruise departure times are subject to change or alteration, which is determined and operated by Croisi Europe Cruises, and is beyond the control of EA Tours and The Craftsman’s Apron Tours.

Boat : GERARD SCHMITTER

September 15 to September 21, 2020

 

Depart From	Date	Time	Arrive to	Date	Time/Duration
AMSTERDAM	09/16/2021	23:00	NIJMEGEN	09/17/2021	07:30 / 06H
NIJMEGEN	09/17/2021	13:00
			KREFELD	09/17/2021	22:30 / 08H
KREFELD	09/18/2021	06:00	KOLN	09/18/2021	14:00 / 03H
KOLN	09/18/2021	17:00	KOENIGSWINTER	09/18/2021	21:00 / 07H
KOENIGSWINTER	09/19/2021	04:00	RUDESHEIM	09/19/2021	16:00 / 12 H
RUDESHEIM	09/20/2021	04:00	MANNHEIM	09/20/2021	12:00 / 06H
MANNHEIM	09/20/2021	18:00
			STRASBOURG	09/21/2021	09:00 / 15 H

If purchased prior to departure, the combined costs for ALL optional excursions offered by the cruise line, as stated in the detailed itinerary on front page, is $250.00. You will be given an opportunity to purchase these excursions optionally on your final invoice. Or, you can purchase the excursions on an individual basis (subject to availability) on board the ship.

 SPECIAL TOUR CONDITIONS

SPECIAL TOUR CONDITIONS: **The tour price, if payments are made by cash or check, is $5,120.00; otherwise, if paying by credit card, the standard non-discounted price is $5,220.00. The Land Only prices are $3,985.00 (paid by check) and if paying by credit card (non- discounted) is $4,085.00. If you wish to use a credit card for your initial deposit, you will be allowed to pay the remaining payments by check and still receive the discounted tour price. Trip price is based on double occupancy and includes round trip airfare from Boston (including airfare option), point-to point transportation between cities while in Europe, 6 night cruise on the Gerard Schmitter. Cabin level is not guaranteed and will be best available at the time you register. All breakfasts are included, 5 lunches and 6 dinners (all meals that are included are those on the cruise ship.) Additionally, *Entrance fees and/or transportation marked with an asterisk as well as city tours in Cologne, Strasbourg, and Paris are included in the tour price as well as the Rijksmuseum, excursions to Delft and Rotterdam, Cologne Cathedral, Masonic Museum and Eiffel Tower. In the unlikely event that EA Tours cancels the tour and is unable to operate a substitute itinerary, the tour cost including the initial deposit is fully refundable. Additional items may be offered optionally, are subject to availability and are not included in the tour price. A guaranteed single room may be available for a supplemental charge of $1045.00. Included are the estimated applicable governmental international airline ticket taxes, fuel surcharges, security surcharges, and associated fees if choosing the air inclusive package. If applicable, unforeseen tax increases will be billed on a supplemental invoice. A minimum number of paying participants may be required to operate the tour. A $500.00 non-refundable initial deposit is required to reserve your space on this tour. All tour participants must submit an online application. Please go to “Student / Traveler Sign Up” on the home page at www.EAtours.com. Your tour number is 222125. A second payment of $1,000.00 will be due no later than 30 days after your initial payment. Final payments are due no later than seventy (70) days before departure. Updated tour details (hotels, day by day itinerary, flights, etc.) are scheduled to be released approximately four weeks prior to departure. Please note: Additional tour conditions apply and are listed in the Tour Conditions Section on the Online Application.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION AND $500.00 DEPOSIT TO WWW.EATOURS.COM BY JANUARY 31, 2021 SPACE IS LIMITED ON THIS TOUR