HOLLAND & BELGIUM 510.900.8222 or 888.225.2586 alumni.berkeley.edu/caldiscoveries CRUISE THE WATERWAYS & CANALS OF from BRUSSELS to AMSTERDAM All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air program costs (unless otherwise stated) and valid until September 30, 2014. Please contact us for current pricing and infor- mation. Single accommodations are an additional $795 (limited availability). Cal lecturer’s participation is con- tingent on a minimum number of paying travelers. We cannot guarantee the group size. TOUR DATES APRIL 10-18, 2015 Full Price Special Savings Special Price Starting from Starting from $2,745 $250 $2,495* *Special Price valid if booked by 9/30/2014. VAT is an additional $295 per person. All cabins have remote-controlled TV & DVD, refrigerator and security safe. accompanied by Dr. Steve Ruzin
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HOLLAND & BELGIUM
510.900.8222 or 888.225.2586 alumni.berkeley.edu/caldiscoveries
CRUISE THE WATERWAYS & CANALS OF
from BRUSSELS to AMSTERDAM
All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air program costs(unless otherwise stated) and valid until September 30, 2014. Please contact us for current pricing and infor-mation. Single accommodations are an additional $795 (limited availability). Cal lecturer’s participation is con-tingent on a minimum number of paying travelers. We cannot guarantee the group size.
TOUR DATESAPRIL 10-18, 2015
Full Price Special Savings Special PriceStarting from Starting from
$2,745 $250 $2,495*
*Special Price valid if booked by 9/30/2014.
VAT is an additional $295 per person.
All cabins have remote-controlled TV & DVD, refrigerator and security safe.
accompanied by Dr. Steve Ruzin
There is no better way to experience the beauty, history and culture ofHolland and Belgium thanby cruising their legendarywaterways. Travel into theheart of one of Europe’smost colorful and fascinating regions with a unique educational program that creatively combines learning, recreation, relaxation and fellowship aboard a stylishand modern vessel, the MS Amadeus Silver. In Belgium, admire the unrivaled charm of the important port city of Antwerp and the amazingarchitecture and art of Bruges. See the renowned Zeeland coast. ExploreDelft, where the great painter Vermeer was born; the city center is notablefor its historic buildings and canals. Step into The Hague and feel the reverberations of political history and visitd Amsterdam, a beguiling city ofcanals and contrasts.
INCLUDED FEATURES
Accommodations• Seven nights aboard the first-class
MS Amadeus Silver.Activities and Events• Informative educational
programs presented by localexperts will enhance your insightinto the region.
• All excursions as outlined in yourprogram itinerary.
• Personal listening device to hear every word from your expertEnglish-speaking guides.
• Attend a Welcome Reception and Dinner.
• Gather for a Farewell Receptionand Graduation Ceremonyfollowed by a Farewell Dinner.
Extensive Meal Program• Enjoy seven breakfasts, four lunches
and seven dinners; tea or coffee withall meals, plus wine with dinner.
• Take advantage of leisure time to try the local cuisine independently.
MANY INCLUDED EXTRAS• Consultation services of a
dedicated Passenger ServiceRepresentative prior to departure.
• Services of an experienced CampusDirector throughout your stay.
• Tipping of excursion guides and drivers.
• Detailed travel and destination information to assist in planning.
• Complimentary travel wallet.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS• Explore the waterways of Holland and Belgium aboard
the exclusively chartered MS Amadeus Silver.• Stroll through the famous Keukenhof Gardens,
the world’s most expansive and stunning floral display, where 70 acres of tulips and hyacinths bloom each spring.
• Enjoy a special presentation on the Dutch Masters, and see the master-pieces at the Mauritshuis.
• Visit the fascinating Delta Project, a tribute to Holland’s 2,000-year battleagainst the sea.
• Experience the medieval architecture and unique ambience of Belgium with visits to beautiful Bruges and Antwerp.
• Immerse yourself in the romantic landscape of Delft on a walking tour.
HOLLAND & BELGIUMCRUISE THE WATERWAYS & CANALS OF
from BRUSSELS TO AMSTERDAM
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY ACCOMMODATIONS
Previous page (top to bottom):Bruges
Keukenhof GardensAmsterdam
DAY 1 ~ IN TRANSITDepart for Brussels, Belgium.AA Provided for AHI FlexAir participants.
DAY 2 ~ BRUSSELS/ANTWERPUpon arrival, transferA to the pier and embark the MS Amadeus Silver. Excursion: Antwerp. This morning,stroll through intimate Antwerp, one ofEurope’s leading art centers. Home ofpainter Peter Paul Rubens and theSchool of the Southern Netherlands,Antwerp dates from the 13th centuryand features a wealth of medievalGothic and Flemish architecture. Educational Focus: ContemporaryBelgium.DAY 3 ~ BRUGES/MIDDELBURGExcursion: Bruges. Visit Bruges, aromantic city laced with picturesquecanals. Stroll along winding cobbledlanes and across tiny bridges to discover winsome buildings andimpressive art collections. See the colorful shops and cafés of the Marktand Burg Central Square. Rejoin the ship in Middelburg.Tonight, gather for a WelcomeReception and Dinner as the ship sailsto Veere.DAY 4 ~ ZEELAND COAST/NEELTJE JANS ISLAND/VEEREEducational Focus and Excursion:Holland’s Battle against the Sea.Travel along the Zeeland coast to theartificial island of Neeltje Jans andlearn about the Delta Works, a series of massive dams and storm surge barriers conceived after the 1953 NorthSea flood. These 65 enormous gatescan be slammed shut when powerfulstorms strike — making them an engineering masterpiece that protectsthe third of Holland’s landmass that sitsbelow sea level.This evening, enjoy the amenitiesaboard the ship as you cruise toWillemstad.DAY 5 ~ THE HAGUE/DELFTEducational Focus: The DutchMasters.Excursion: Historic Cities of TheHague and Delft. Discover TheHague, home of the royal residence andworld-class museums. Visit the
Mauritshuis, which houses some ofRembrandt and Vermeer’s finest works,then see the Peace Palace, home of theInternational Court of Justice (WorldCourt). Continue to Delft, home ofJohannes Vermeer and a collection oflovely canal houses. Explore MarketSquare and admire the sights of OldDelft, including the Palace Prinsenhof. This evening, cruise to Kampen.DAY 6 ~ KAMPEN/GEITHOORNExcursion: Geithoorn. Enjoy a boatride through this charming village,located in a nature preserve, andadmire its narrow canals and 18th-century thatched cottages.Educational Focus: The GoldenAge of Holland.Independent Exploration: Spendsome time at leisure in Kampen.This evening, cruise to Amsterdam.DAY 7 ~ AMSTERDAMExcursion: Canal Cruise. AdmireAmsterdam during a cruise through its scenic ring of canals to see itsimportant sites.Independent Exploration: Yourafternoon is at leisure in Amsterdam.Educational Focus: ContemporaryHolland.DAY 8 ~ AMSTERDAM/KEUKENHOF GARDENSExcursion: Keukenhof Gardens.Journey through Dutch flower fields tothe renowned Keukenhof Gardens, a70-acre paradise of tulips and otherflowers, complete with Europe’s largest fountain and a 700-treelabyrinth.Independent Exploration: Spendthe last afternoon of your journey atleisure in Amsterdam.This evening, gather for a GraduationCeremony and a Farewell Receptionfollowed by a Farewell Dinner.DAY 9 ~ IN TRANSITTransfer to the Amsterdam airport forthe return to your gateway city.A
NOTE: The information presented is preliminary.Itineraries, included features and schedules aresubject to change. Some events on this programinvolve an element of walking
MS AMADEUS SILVERThe state-of-the-art MS Amadeus Silverdebuted in 2013 as a flagship of theinnovative Lüftner cruise line. This stylishship, named Kreuzfahrt Guide’s 2013River Boat of the Year, offers the utmostin service, safety and comfort. Step intothe elegant reception area and immerseyourself in an ambience reminiscent of ahigh-end hotel. Relax on the sun deck,challenge a friend to a game of chess orshuffleboard, browse in the boutique orconnect with family at the Internet sta-tion. Practice your golf game on the put-ting green, exercise in the fitness room ortreat yourself to a soothing massage.Savor international cuisine at the restaurant’s delicious breakfast and lunch buffets, and enjoy regional specialtiesserved with wine at dinner. At the end ofeach day, return to the comforts of yourcabin, appointed in bright, modern décorand featuring a river view, a satellite TVand a bathroom with a shower.
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Cover page (top to bottom):Amsterdam, Netherlands
Aboard the MS Amadeus Silver
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NOT INCLUDED-Air Transportation is not included in the Land Program price, nor are fees for passportsand, if applicable, visas, entry/departure fees; personal gratuities; laundry and dry cleaning; excursions,wines, liquors, mineral waters and meals not mentioned in this brochure under included features; travelinsurance; all items of a strictly personal nature.MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL-The right is retained to decline to accept or to retain any person as amember of this trip who, in the opinion of AHI Travel is unfit for travel or whose physical or mental con-dition may constitute a danger to themselves or to others on the trip, subject only to the requirementthat the portion of the total amount paid which corresponds to the unused services and accommodationsbe refunded. Passengers requiring special assistance, including without limitation those who permanent-ly or periodically use a wheelchair, must be accompanied by someone who is fit and able to assist them,and who will be totally responsible for providing all required assistance.AIR TRANSPORTATION-The price of Air Transportation offered by AHI Travel is based on an AdvancePurchase Excursion fare. After tickets are issued, penalties up to 100% of the ticket price may be levied.If connecting flights are requested, special promotional fares may be used, in which case penalties of asmuch as 100% may be assessed by the airlines if reservations are changed or canceled after ticketing.After departure, if the reservations are changed, you will be charged the higher, all year Economy classfare. VARIATIONS TO THE GROUP ITINERARY MUST BE REQUESTED NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS PRIORTO DEPARTURE. Passengers who choose to make their own airline reservations independently will bewholly responsible for any airline fees or penalties incurred as a result of program cancellation and/orchange in travel dates, or airline schedule(s).CANCELLATION-In addition to airline cancellation penalties, all cancellations for any reason whatsoeverwill be subject to a $250 per person administrative fee. {Please note that you may choose, at the time ofcancellation, to apply the withheld administrative fee to a future AHI Travel program that will operate inthe current calendar year or year following.} Cancellation from 120 days to 76 days prior to departure willresult in forfeiture of 10% of the entire cost of the trip per person; 75-30 days, 50% of the trip cost perperson; cancellation from 29 days up to the time of departure will result in 100% forfeiture of the entirecost of the trip. TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE FROM CAA. AN APPLICATION WILL BESENT AFTER YOU RESERVE. All cancellations must be submitted in writing to Cal Discoveries Travel.BAGGAGE-Baggage restrictions vary according to the airline policy and the class of service flown. Detailswill be provided with your pre-departure information. Baggage allowances are subject to change by thecarrier without notice. Excess baggage charges for additional or oversized/overweight pieces are expen-sive and not included in your trip price; plan your wardrobe accordingly. Transport of baggage and person-al effects is at the owner's risk throughout the travel program. AUTHORITY TO USE IMAGES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS - On occasion, AHI Travel obtains, from its staff, orfrom trip participants, photographic or video images of passengers and trip activities. By participating inthis travel program, you authorize AHI Travel, without providing compensation to you, or obtaining addi-tional approvals from you, to include photographic and video recordings of you, as well as voice record-ings included with any videos, in AHI Travel's sales, marketing, advertising, publicity and/or training activi-ties.RESPONSIBILITY-AHI Travel and the Cal Alumni Association do not own or operate any entity which pro-vides goods or services for this program, and act only as agents for the independent suppliers of travelconveyance, transport, accommodations or other services. All such persons or entities are independentcontractors. As a result, AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association are not liable for any negligence orwillful act of any such person or entity or any third person. In addition and without limitation, AHI Traveland the Sponsoring Association are not responsible for any delays, delayed departure or arrival, missedcarrier connections, loss, death, damage or injury to person or property or accident, mechanical defect,failure or negligence of any nature howsoever caused in connection with any accommodations, trans-portation or other services or for any substitution of hotels or of common carrier equipment, with orwithout notice, or for any additional expenses occasioned thereby. Dates, Program Details and Tourcosts, although given in good faith and based on tariffs, exchange rates and other information current atthe time of printing, are subject to change at or before the time of departure. No revisions of the printeditinerary or its included features are anticipated; however, the right is reserved to make any changes,with or without notice, that might become necessary, with the mutual understanding that any additionalexpenses will be paid by the individual passenger. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibili-ty of the owners at all times. If the entire program is cancelled for any reason, participants shall have noclaim other than for a full refund. By forwarding the deposit, the passenger certifies that he/she has nophysical, mental or other condition of disability that would create a hazard for himself/herself or otherpassengers and accepts the terms of this contract set out herein and in more specific pre-departurepassenger information. The airlines and other transportation companies concerned are not to be heldresponsible for any act, omission, or event, during the time passengers are not on board their con-veyances. The passage contract in use, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the com-pany(ies) and the passenger and/or purchaser of this trip.
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Reservations are subject to availability and processed on a first come, first servedbasis. Reservations to be paid in full by January 25, 2015 (75 days prior to depar-ture). Reservations received after this date must be accompanied by payment infull. Final payment may be made by personal check, MasterCard, Visa or Discover.Make checks payable to AHI International.
Moderately Active: Fast pace, substantial walking, extensive stair climbing; participantsmust be able to climb 40 stairs without the assistance of handrails or another person.Travelers, whether alumni or friends, must be current Cal Alumni Association (CAA)members. $50 for seniors 65 years and over, and $60 for those who are 64 years andunder, establishes a regular or affiliate membership with all other Association benefits. Amarried couple and their children under 21 may travel on one membership, membershipsare non-refundable and non-transferable. Please make dues payable to CAA by separatecheck or if you prefer, by providing a Visa, MasterCard, or American Express numberwith expiration date.
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