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PARIS, NORMANDY & THE SEINE RIVER AN EXCLUSIVE CRUISE CHARTER FEATURING 7 NIGHTS ABOARD THE MS AMADEUS DIAMOND 9 DAYS APRIL 6-14, 2021 EXCLUSIVE CHARTER BOOK EARLY AND SAVE UP TO $1,000 PER PERSON *
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PARIS, NORMANDY & THE SEINE RIVERAN EXCLUSIVE CRUISE CHARTER FEATURING

7 NIGHTS ABOARD THE MS AMADEUS DIAMOND

9 DAYS APRIL 6-14, 2021

EXCLUSIVE CHARTER

BOOK EARLY AND SAVEU P TO $1,000 P E R P E RS O N *

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DAY 1: TRAVEL TO PARISToday board your overnight flight to Paris.

DAY 2: ARRIVE PARIS Arrive in Paris & meet your Meridian Guided Travel Cruise & Tour Staff and transfer to your ship. Board the MS Amadeus Diamond for a Seven-Night Cruise. Later to-day depart on your Paris, Normandy & Seine River Cruise. Overnight: MS Amadeus Diamond (D)

DAY 3: CONFLANS & AUVERS-SUR-OISEMorning: Auvers-sur-Oise ExcursionAfternoon: Conflans at LeisureArrive in the town of Conflans, located at the confluence of the Seine and Oise Rivers. Visit the charming village of Auvers-sur-Oise, an inspiration to many of the famous Impressionist masters including Cezanne, Pissarro and Daubigny. Experience a multimedia journey into the Châ-teau d’Auvers which traces the lives of the great masters who left their mark in the town’s history. See Auberge Ravoux where Van Gogh, inspired by the picturesque site and its inhabitants, painted close to 80 canvases. In the afternoon, take a walk on your own to discover Conflans, regarded as the French capital of shipping. Overnight: MS Amadeus Diamond (B,L,D)

DAY 4: ROUEN & THE ROMANTIC ABBEY TRAILMorning: Rouen Walking TourAfternoon: Optional Abbey Trail ExcursionThis morning arrive in Rouen, located on the River Seine and the capital of the Normandy Region. Enjoy a Rouen Walking Tour and visit the Rouen Cathedral that inspired Claude Monet and the modern Church of Joan of Arc with its magnificent 16th-century stained-glass windows. See the Gros Horloge (astronomical clock), and the Parlia-ment of Normandy. Also see the Place du Vieux Marché, where Joan of Arc was burnt at the stake. This afternoon,

an optional Romantic Abbey Trail excursion is available. View countless churches, castles, and abbeys including the ancient ruins of St. Wandrille. Also see Jumièges, one of the most important monasteries in the western world.Overnight: MS Amadeus Diamond (B,L,D)

DAY 5: LE HAVRE & HONFLEURMorning: Ètretat Cliffs ExcursionAfternoon: Honfleur ExcursionToday, journey to Le Havre, an important port city in Normandy. This morning, enjoy an excursion along the Ètretat Cliffs. On the excursion, explore the Normandy coastline along Ètretat’s paths for a view of steep chalk rocks and impressive needle-like formations which have inspired many well-known artists. In the afternoon, enjoy an included visit the city of Honfleur, where the Seine meets the Atlantic. Discover the city’s narrow medieval streets, steeped in history and walk in the footsteps of sailors, painters, artists and musicians. Overnight: MS Amadeus Diamond (B,L,D)

DAY 6: HISTORIC NORMANDY BEACHES & AMERICAN CEMETERYFull Day Excursion: Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, Normandy American Cemetery & Arromanches Today, experience the hallowed grounds of the Normandy Beaches and hear the stories of the massive operation which laid the foundations for Allied victory in World War II’s Western Front. Begin at Pointe du Hoc, a 100 ft. cliff overlooking the English Channel, the highest point between the American sector landings at Utah Beach to the west and Omaha Beach to the east. Next, visit Omaha Beach, a 5 mile section of the coast of Normandy, one of the five sectors of the Allied invasion of German-occupied France in the Normandy landings on June 6, 1944. Later travel to the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, on the site of the temporary American St. Laurent Cemetery, established by the U.S. Army on June 8, 1944 as the first American cemetery on European soil in World War II. The cemetery site covers 173 acres and contains the graves of over 9,000 service members, most of whom lost their lives in the D-Day landings and ensuing operations. After lunch, visit Arro-manches, the closest harbor linked with the liberation of Western Europe after D-Day. The staggeringly big concrete blocks remaining from the Mulberry Artificial Harbor bring the massive Allied operations here back to life. Overnight: MS Amadeus Diamond (B,L,D)

CRUISE & TOUR ITINERARY

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS• Eurostar "Chunnel" Train • 2 Nights London• London City Tour• Windsor Castle

• 2 Meals (2-B)• Professional Tour Director• Deluxe Transportation• Baggage Handling• Sightseeing per Itinerary

DAY 7: LES ANDELYS & GIVERNYMorning: Château Gaillard & Giverny ExcusrionAfternoon: Seine River CruisingToday, arrive in the small town of Les Andelys in the shadow of Chateau Gaillard, one-time home of Richard the Lionheart. See Chateau Galliard, built at the end of the 12th century on a limestone promontory overlooking the Seine. The chateau features stunning views of the river and surrounding countryside. Next, enjoy a visit to Giverny, home to Impressionist Claude Monet. The beautiful surroundings and vivid flora were inspiration for some of his most famous works, including his water lily paintings. Tonight enjoy a Captain’s Gala Dinner on-board the ship.Overnight: MS Amadeus Diamond (B,L,D)

DAY 8: PARISMorning: Paris City TourAfternoon: Optional Versailles ExcursionToday experience Paris, capital city of France and enjoy a Paris City Tour. We’ll discover the daily life of Parisians and reveal the secrets and marvels of the “City of Lights.” On the tour you will see important monuments in Paris including the incomparable Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, Les Invalides, famous as the burial place of Emperor Napoleon I, the fabulous Louvre Museum, the famous and elegant Champs-Elysées, the Jardin des Tui-leries, former palace gardens laid out in the French style and much more. The afternoon is free to explore this marvelous city. Visit one of Paris’ famed museums or find a cozy café or bakery to enjoy a tasty treat. An optional excursion to the Palace of Versailles will be available.Overnight: MS Amadeus Diamond (B,L,D)

DAY 9: RETURN HOME OR CONTINUE TO LONDONToday, we’ll transfer to the airport for our flight home or travel to London for an optional 2-night tour extension.(B-on board)

week-long cruise aboard the MS Amadeus Diamond, which starts and ends in Paris, combines the most romantic city in the world with a fasci-nating historical journey. Follow the footsteps of van Gogh, Cezanne and Gauguin on this tour along the winding Seine River into Normandy (without doubt one of the most beautiful regions of France), up to Le Havre on the rugged Atlantic coast. Normandy played an important role in World War II and in European history. Walk hallowed ground at Normandy’s American Military Cemetery and World War II beaches. Visits to idyllic Normandy villages, the “museum town” of Rouen and the picturesque harbor town of Honfleur are only some of the wonders to be explored on this cruise program.

This

DAY 9: PARIS TO LONDON BY EUROSTAR TRAINThis morning, board a Eurostar Train to London. Take in panoramic views of the French Countryside before descending through the famed 31-mile Channel Tunnel. Upon arrival embark on a panoramic London City Tour to see landmarks including Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and the Tower of London. Later check in to your hotel for a 2- night stay.Overnight: London (B (on-board ship))

DAY 10: LONDON - WINDSORToday, start with a tour of Windsor Castle. Located out-side of London along the Thames River, Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Afterwards, return to London to enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to explore this great city.Overnight: London (B)

EXTEND TO LONDON FOR 2 NIGHTS DAY 11: RETURN HOMETransfer to the airport for your flight home (B)

LONDON EXTENSION: $899pp/dbl +$400 single

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• Conflans & Auvers-sur-Oise• Château d’Auvers • Auberge Ravoux• Rouen Walking Tour• Rouen Cathedral• Le Havre• Étretat Cliffs Excursion • Honfleur• Historic Normandy Tour • Pointe du Hoc• Omaha Beach

• Normandy American Cemetery & Memorial• Arromanches • Les Andelys • Chateau Gaillard & Giverny• Paris City Tour Optional Excursions:• Romantic Abbey Trail• Palace of Versailles• 2-Night London Extension

CRUISE & TOUR HIGHLIGHTS ACCOMMODATIONS

7 Nights - MS Amadeus DiamondAll Outside Cabins

INCLUSIONS

- Round-trip Air (LAX)- 20 Meals (7-B, 6-L & 7-D)- 7 Guided Tours- Local Wines with Dinner- Daily Afternoon Snacks- On-board Entertainment- Wi-Fi On-board- Experienced Cruise & Tour Manager- Deluxe Touring & Transfer Vehicles- Baggage Handling

will feel at home from the moment you board this stylish cruise ship, where contemporary design meets the highest levels of comfort, inviting you to relax and enjoy the exceptional ambiance on board. After its complete renovation in 2019, the MS Amadeus Diamond is the new jewel on the French waterways. Your accommodation on board is both elegant and comfortable. The ship offers countless options for your leisure including a putting green, fitness studio, massage facility, and reading lounge. Your culinary needs will be taken care of by the Panorama Restaurant, where you can dine in style on local & international cuisine with included local wine at dinner. Enjoy the luxurious ambiance while admiring the fascinating passing river landscapes. Daily afternoon snacks and evening entertainment are also included. Our friendly personnel will cater to your every wish with our famous European hospitality.

You

MS AMADEUS DIAMOND

PARIS, NORMANDY & THE SEINE RIVER

9 DAYS APRIL 6-14, 2021EXCLUSIVE CHARTER

Hayden Deck(Fixed window)

HAYDEN DECK(Fixed window)

STRAUSS DECK(French Balcony)

STRAUSS DECK(French Balcony)

STRAUSS DECK(French Balcony)

MOZART DECK(French Balcony)

MOZART DECK(French Balcony)

MOZART DECK(French Balcony)

SAVE $300 PER PERSON* SAVE $500 PER PERSON* SAVE $600 PER PERSON* SAVE $1,000 PER PERSON*

CATEGORY CB CATEGORY CA CATEGORY BC CATEGORY BB CATEGORY BA CATEGORY AB CATEGORY AA SUITEHAYDEN DECK(Fixed window)

*BOOKING DISCOUNT DETAILS: •BOOK BY AUGUST 31, 2020 and receive a savings based on cabin category: (CA & CB - $200 pp)/(BA, BB & BC - $400 pp)/(AA & AB - $500 pp)/(Suite - $900 pp)•Make your FINAL PAYMENT BY CHECK ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 6, 2021 & receive a $100 per person savings

- Single Supplements: (Cat CB: +$800) (Cat CA: +$900) (Cat BA, BB & BC: +$1800) (Cat AA & AB: +$2000) (Suite: N/A)

SPECIAL SAVINGS: Save up to $2,000 per couple*Prices below are per person based on double occupancy. Special savings END AUGUST 31, 2020

$4,599*BOOKING DISCOUNT

$4,899REGULAR RATE

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$6,099REGULAR RATE

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$7,299REGULAR RATE

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IMPORTANT DETAILS/NOTES:•A valid U.S. passport is required for this trip and is the respon-sibility of each traveler, and should be valid for six (6) months beyond the trip end date.•Cabin categories are limited and reserved in the order they are received by Meridian Guided Travel.•Port Charges/Taxes ($200pp) are included in the cruise rates and are subject to change until Final Payment•Program rates are subject to increase until you are paid in full.•Itinerary and accommodations are subject to change.•Included on-board Wi-Fi is subject to satellite connectionLONDON EXTENSION:•Minimum 20 passengers to operate •Must book at final payment•Due to group air restrictions, outbound air schedules may differ for passengers who purchase the London extension

RESPONSIBILITY: Meridian Guided Travel and its affiliated entities and its employees, shareholders, officers, directors, successors, agents, and assigns (MGT) neither owns nor operates any person or entity which pro-vides goods or services for these trips or tours. Because MGT does not maintain any control over the personnel, equipment, or operations of these suppliers, MGT assumes no responsibility for and shall not be held liable for any personal injury, death, property damage, or other loss, accident, delay, inconvenience, or irregularity which may occur by reason of (1) any wrongful, negligent, willful, or unauthorized acts or omissions on the part of any of the tour suppliers, or other employees or agents, (2) any defect in or failure of any vehicle, equipment, instrument owned, operated or otherwise by any of these suppliers, or (3) any wrongful, willful, or negligent act or omissions on any part of any other party not under the supervision or control of MGT. MGT reserves the right to decline to accept or retain any person as a participant of a tour at its discretion. MGT and/or its Tour Staff retain the right to require any participant to withdraw from a tour at any time, if determined to be in the best interests of health, safety and general welfare of the tour group or of the individual participant. Hotels and itinerary are subject to change. Payment of the deposit for this tour program constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions. CST #2137150-40

ABOUT THE MS AMADEUS DIAMOND

Built:2009/Renovation:2019Registry: GermanyLength x Width:361ft x36.5 ft

Decks:4Staterooms/Suites:62/12Max. passengers:146

Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors with French balcony, ample closet space, choice of bed con-figuration, flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe. (161.5 sq ft.)

Floor-to- ceiling sliding glass doors with French balcony, mini-bar, bathrobe, ample closet space, choice of bed configuration, flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with bathtub/WC, bathrobe, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe. (237 sq ft.)

TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN: Meridian Guided Travel suggests that all participants consider purchasing travel protection. Meridian Guided Travel offers a Travel Protection Plan, which includes trip cancellation, trip interruption, and trip delay coverages among other items. Additional cover-age information, and the full plan document can be found at meridianguidedtravel.com/tpp. This Travel Protection Plan is adminis-tered by Travel Insured International Inc. *Price is based on tour cost and can vary based on cabin category, air gateway or room occupancy. The price is for the full cost of the plan, which includes insurance benefits as well as non-insurance assistance services.

GROUP CONTACT INFO:Meridian Guided TravelAttn: Reservations 110 E Wilshire Ave • Suite G7Fullerton, CA 92832(714) 871-8520 • (877) [email protected] #Checks Payable to: MERIDIAN GUIDED TRAVEL

Panoramic window (cannot be opened), ample closet space, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial tele-phone and in-room safe. Ideal for single travelers. (161.5 sq ft.) CATEGORY CB CATEGORY CA

CATEGORY BCCATEGORY BBCATEGORY BACATEGORY ABCATEGORY AASUITE

SUITE - Mozart Deck with French Balcony

STATEROOM - Hayden Deck with Panoramic Window

REFUNDS & CANCELLATION FEES: All tour deposits and payments are fully refundable prior to 180 days before departure. Cancellations must be received in writing (certified mail or email) to Meridian Guided Travel. If Traveler Protection Plan is not purchased, the following fees apply for cancellations:

DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE/REFUND AMOUNTCancel before October 6, 2020/Full RefundOctober 7, 2020 - January 6, 2021/Deposit Amount is retainedJanuary 7, 2021 - February 5, 2021/50% of total trip price is refundedFebruary 6, 2021-March 7, 2021/30% of total trip price is refundedCancel after March 7, 2021/No Refund

*BOOKING DISCOUNT DETAILS: •Book by August 31, 2020 and receive a savings based on cabin category: (CA & CB - $200 pp)/(BA, BB & BC - $400 pp)/(AA & AB - $500 pp)/(Suite - $900 pp)•Make your FINAL PAYMENT BY CHECK ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 6, 2021 & receive a $100 per person savings

Trip Cost/TPP CFAR Rate$3001-$3500/$291pp$3501-$4000/$363pp$4001-$4500/$414pp

$4501-$5000/$478.50pp$5001-$5500/$529.50pp$5501-$6000/$582pp$6001-$6500/$633pp

$6501-$7000/$727.50pp$7001-$7500/$778.50pp$7501-$8000/$805.50pp$8001-$8500/$841.50pp

$8501-$9000/$892.50pp$9001-$9500/$934.50pp

DEPOSIT & FINAL PAYMENT:- Deposit of $500 per person is due with Reservation Form to secure reservations.- Final Payment Due Date is January 6, 2021 (90 days before departure)- Single Supplements: (Cat CB: +$800) (Cat CA: +$900) (Cat BA, BB & BC: +$1800) (Cat AA & AB: +$2000) (Suite: N/A)

RESERVATION DETAILS

STATEROOM - Mozart & Strauss Decks with French Balcony

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Legal Name____________________________________________ DOB___/___/___ Gender___ PASSPORT #_______________ Exp.___/___/___

Legal Name____________________________________________ DOB___/___/___ Gender___ PASSPORT #_______________ Exp.___/___/___

Address ____________________________________________________ City___________________________ State______ Zip____________

Tel (______)_________________ Mobile (______)_________________ Email: _____________________________________________________

Emergency Contact/Tel #__________________________________________________________Other Notes:____________________________

To avoid change fees, please submit legal name(s) (first/middle/last) exactly as they appear on your travel approved Government issued ID.

Amount to be charged $______________ Credit Card #: ____________________________________________________________ Exp.___ /___

CCV#________ Card holder Billing Address: _________________________________________________________________________________

Signature Required (for credit card use): ________________________________________________________Today’s Date:_________________

$____________ Deposit ($500 per person)

$____________ Traveler Protection Plan ($___________ per person)

$____________ Total Payment

VISA/MASTERCARD/DISCOVER/AMERICAN EXPRESS

M/F

M/FRoommate

MM/DD/YY

MM/YY

MM/DD/YY

PARIS, NORMANDY & THE SEINE RIVER RESERVATION FORMWe look forward to welcoming you on this exclusive charter. Please fill out the form below and submit to your MGT Group Contact. Please feel free to contact your MGT Group Contact or MGT direct ([email protected]) with any questions about your reservation.

IMPORTANT DETAILS/NOTES:•A valid U.S. passport is required for this trip and is the respon-sibility of each traveler, and should be valid for six (6) months beyond the trip end date.•Cabin categories are limited and reserved in the order they are received by Meridian Guided Travel.•Port Charges/Taxes ($200pp) are included in the cruise rates and are subject to change until Final Payment•Program rates are subject to increase until you are paid in full.•Itinerary and accommodations are subject to change.•Included on-board Wi-Fi is subject to satellite connection

LONDON EXTENSION:•Minimum 20 passengers to operate •Must book at final payment•Due to group air restrictions, outbound air schedules may differ for passengers who purchase the London extension

RESPONSIBILITY: Meridian Guided Travel and its affiliated entities and its employees, shareholders, officers, directors, successors, agents, and assigns (MGT) neither owns nor operates any person or entity which provides goods or services for these trips or tours. Because MGT does not maintain any control over the personnel, equipment, or operations of these suppliers, MGT assumes no responsibility for and shall not be held liable for any personal injury, death, property damage, or other loss, accident, delay, inconvenience, or irregularity which may occur by reason of (1) any wrongful, negligent, willful, or unauthorized acts or omissions on the part of any of the tour suppliers, or other employees or agents, (2) any defect in or failure of any vehicle, equipment, instrument owned, operated or otherwise by any of these suppliers, or (3) any wrongful, willful, or negligent act or omissions on any part of any other party not under the supervision or control of MGT. MGT reserves the right to de-cline to accept or retain any person as a participant of a tour at its discretion. MGT and/or its Tour Staff retain the right to require any participant to withdraw from a tour at any time, if determined to be in the best interests of health, safety and general welfare of the tour group or of the individual participant. Hotels and itinerary are subject to change. Payment of the deposit for this tour program constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions. CST #2137150-40

TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN: PRICE BASED ON TOTAL TOUR COSTMeridian Guided Travel suggests that all participants consider purchasing travel protection. Meridian Guided Travel offers a Travel Protection Plan, which includes trip cancellation, trip interruption, and trip delay coverages among other items. Additional cover-age information, and the full plan document can be found at meridianguidedtravel.com/tpp. This Travel Protection Plan is adminis-tered by Travel Insured International Inc. *Price is based on tour cost and can vary based on cabin category, air gateway or room occupancy. The price is for the full cost of the plan, which includes insurance benefits as well as non-insurance assistance services.

GROUP CONTACT INFO:Meridian Guided TravelAttn: Reservations 110 E Wilshire Ave • Suite G7Fullerton, CA 92832(714) 871-8520 • (877) [email protected] #Checks Payable to: MERIDIAN GUIDED TRAVEL

REFUNDS & CANCELLATION FEES: All tour deposits and payments are fully refundable prior to 180 days before departure. Cancellations must be received in writing (certified mail or email) to Meridian Guided Travel. If Traveler Protection Plan is not purchased, the following fees apply for cancellations:

DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE/REFUND AMOUNTCancel before October 6, 2020/Full RefundOctober 7, 2020 - January 6, 2021/Deposit Amount is retainedJanuary 7, 2021 - February 5, 2021/50% of total trip price is refundedFebruary 6, 2021-March 7, 2021/30% of total trip price is refundedCancel after March 7, 2021/No Refund

*BOOKING DISCOUNT DETAILS: •Book by August 31, 2020 and receive a savings based on cabin category: (CA & CB - $200 pp)/(BA, BB & BC - $400 pp)/(AA & AB - $500 pp)/(Suite - $900 pp)•Make your FINAL PAYMENT BY CHECK ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 6, 2021 & receive a $100 per person savings

Trip Cost/TPP CFAR Rate$3001-$3500/$291pp$3501-$4000/$363pp$4001-$4500/$414pp

$4501-$5000/$478.50pp$5001-$5500/$529.50pp$5501-$6000/$582pp$6001-$6500/$633pp

$6501-$7000/$727.50pp$7001-$7500/$778.50pp$7501-$8000/$805.50pp$8001-$8500/$841.50pp

$8501-$9000/$892.50pp$9001-$9500/$934.50pp

DEPOSIT & FINAL PAYMENT:- Deposit of $500 per person is due with Reservation Form to secure reservations.- Final Payment Due Date is January 6, 2021 (90 days before departure)- Single Supplements: (Cat CB: +$800) (Cat CA: +$900) (Cat BA, BB & BC: +$1800) (Cat AA & AB: +$2000) (Suite: N/A)

MM/DD/YY

MM/DD/YY

CAT CB CAT CA CAT BC CAT BB

CAT BA CAT AB CAT AA SUITE

$____________ Cabin Category$____________ Single Supplement$____________ London Extension$____________ Total Trip Cost Per Person

PARIS, NORMANDY & THE SEINE RIVER • APRIL 6-14, 2021 • BOOKING #

CABIN CATEGORY REQUEST(All cabins categories are on a space available basis)

LONDON EXTENSION ($895 PP/DOUBLE +$400 SINGLE) YES NO


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