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2022 Tours Holland Tulip Festival | San Francisco and Wine Country | Hawaii London and Paris Discovery | Desert Adventures | Greece
$
249
AIRFARE PER PERSON WHEN BOOKED BY JULY 31, 2021
Holland Tulip Festival featuring Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel Departure Date: May 12, 2022 DAY 2 Chicago Sightseeing and Travel to Michigan:
After breakfast, you’ll begin the day with a panoramic tour of downtown Chicago with a local guide. Later, depart for Michigan and arrive in Holland at the height of their annual Tulip Festival. Visit Veldheer-DeKlomp Tulip Gardens, with acres of tulips in brilliant color in a Dutch setting of windmills, drawbridges and canals. You may also shop for Delftware, the famous Dutch pottery or a pair of wooden shoes. Meals: B, D
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MICHIGAN Grand
2 Rapids Holland
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Dearborn
DAY 3 Holland Tulip Festival: This morning, return to Holland 2
Detroit
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Hotel Overnights Visit Tour Route
DAY 1 Arrive in Chicago: Meet your Tour Manager in the hotel lobby at 6:00 p.m. for suggestions on dining this evening.
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and visit famous Windmill Island to see “De Zwaan,” a 240-year-old working windmill. Also visit a miniature Netherlands Village, a candlemaking shop and an antique carousel with hand carved wooden horses and beautiful paintings. You’ll have time available to explore Holland on your own. This afternoon you have reserved seating at the Muziekparade (Music Parade), where local and national marching bands, floats, giant helium balloons, Dutch dancers participate to the delight of young and old alike. Meal: B
Contact Daniel and Faith Ramsay at (803) 908-7766 or daniel.ramsay@cruiseplanners.com to make your reservation
Tour Highlights ............................................... ✓ 11 Meals: 7 breakfasts and 4 dinners ✓ Round trip airport transfers ✓ Spend one night in downtown Chicago with a guided sightseeing tour of the “Windy City”
✓ Attend the annual Tulip Festival in Holland, steeped in the area’s rich Dutch heritage ✓ Visit Veldheer-DeKlomp Tulip Gardens, ablaze with acres of brilliant color in a Dutch setting ✓ Attend the Dutch Musiekparade (Music Parade) featuring local and national marching bands, floats and Dutch Dancers Spend two nights at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island
DAY 4 Arrive on Mackinac Island: Today, ferry to Mackinac
Island, a picturesque spot in Lake Huron that still preserves the charm of a bygone era. No automobiles are permitted and nothing intrudes on the serenity and beauty of the Island. Upon arrival, tour via horsedrawn carriage. Take a step back in time as you enjoy this unique treasure. At the end of the tour, the carriage brings you to the Grand Hotel. The world’s largest summer hotel, it was built in 1897 and is your home for the next two nights. Meals: B, D
DAY 5 Explore Mackinac Island and Private Lecture: You
will have the day at leisure on Mackinac Island. Browse the many shops, visit historic Fort Mackinac or rent bikes and pedal along the coast of Lake Huron. “The Grand” is a venerable island institution and the perfect place to enjoy beautifully landscaped gardens or afternoon tea. Don’t forget to sample some world-famous Mackinac Island fudge! Enjoy a private lecture with a local historian to learn the history of the island. Meals: B, D
DAY 6 Traveling in The Great Lakes State: Leave Mackinac Island today and travel through the Great Lakes State. Michigan has the unique distinction of being surrounded by four of the five Great Lakes. Your destination is Dearborn, the heartland of the Ford Motor Company. Meal: B
DAY 7 Ford River Rouge Factory Tour and The Henry Ford Museum: This morning, go behind the scenes at the world’s largest automotive complex as you watch the Ford F150 pickup truck being built on a Ford Motor Company factory tour. This afternoon visit the Henry Ford Museum, often called “the attic” or Greenfield Village, also known as “America’s Hometown.” Enjoy a farewell dinner hosted by your Tour Manager. Meals: B, D
DAY 8 Journey Home: Your journey ends with a group transfer to Detroit Metropolitan Airport for flights out after 10:00 a.m. or Chicago’s O’Hare Airport for flights after out 5:00 p.m. Meal: B
✓ Spend two nights at the Grand Hotel, the crown jewel of Mackinac Island ✓ Explore the charm of a bygone era on Mackinac Island and learn of its history during a private lecture with a local historian ✓ Tour Mackinac Island via a horse-drawn carriage en route to the hotel ✓ Take the River Rouge Ford Factory Tour to see the F150 pickup truck being built ✓ Have the choice of visiting either The Henry Ford Museum or Greenfield Village ✓ $40 in Mayflower Money HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Day 1 Days 2 & 3 Days 4 & 5 Days 6 & 7
Embassy Suites, Chicago, Illinois DoubleTree Hotel, Grand Rapids, Michigan Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, Michigan DoubleTree Hotel, Dearborn, Michigan
Departure Date May 12, 2022
Per Person Twin
Single Room
$2,749
+ $1,099
Airfare is $249 per person when booked by 7/31/2021 Round trip bulk group air from CLT = $675 per person Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) – $200 per person (optional) This nonrefundable fee waives all cancellation fees when we are notified of cancellation one day before the tour departs. If you must leave the tour early due to personal illness, illness or death of a member of your immediate family, TPP guarantees full 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 were provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours. If you purchase the optional Travelers Protection Plan (TPP), you will be refunded all payments, including deposit amount, less the TPP premium amount. Without Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) • 61 days and more – deposit amount • 60 – 31 days – 20% of the tour cost • 30 – 15 days – 30% of the tour cost • 14 – 1 day prior – 40% of the tour cost • Day of departure or early departure from tour – 100% of the tour cost • No refund on unused portion 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.
Contact Daniel and Faith Ramsay at (803) 908-7766 or daniel.ramsay@cruiseplanners.com to make your reservation
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San Francisco and Wine Country featuring the Napa Valley Wine Train Departure Date: October 2, 2022 DAY 2 Touring in San Francisco: Following breakfast, embark on a local guide-led narrated tour of San Francisco where you will see so many of the landmarks that made the city known throughout the world. See Union Square, Twin Peaks, Golden Gate Park as well as Chinatown and the world’s most crooked street. In the afternoon embark on a narrated San Francisco Bay cruise, taking in the city’s waterfront, Fort Mason, the Presidio, Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge. Maybe even ride on one of the city’s famed cable cars. Tonight, dinner is on historic Fisherman’s Wharf. Meals: B, D
CALIFORNIA Sonoma Rohnert Park
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Pacific Ocean San Francisco
Napa Valley Wine Train Napa
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Hotel Overnights Visit Tour Route Train Route
DAY 1 Arrive in California: Upon arrival in San Francisco, transfer to your lodging in San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf area. Your Tour Manager will be available at 6:00 p.m. in the lobby to offer dining suggestions.
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DAY 3 Napa Valley Wine Train and Chateau St. Jean Winery: Travel today to beautiful Napa Valley to climb aboard the meticulously restored vintage rail cars of the Napa Valley Wine Train. While on board, your waiter will bring a freshly prepared gourmet lunch while the views of the vineyards and wineries pass by. Continue your day in California’s wine country at beautiful Chateau St. Jean Winery. Here, take a historical guided tour of the winery. Stroll the Mediterranean-inspired gardens and visit the demonstration vineyards to learn about the wine varietals and grape-growing styles.
Contact Daniel and Faith Ramsay at (803) 908-7766 or daniel.ramsay@cruiseplanners.com to make your reservation
Tour Highlights ............................................... ✓ 7 Meals: 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners ✓ Round trip airport transfers ✓ Spend two nights in San Francisco’s delightful Fisherman’s Wharf area ✓ Tour San Francisco with a local guide including Golden Gate Park, Union Square, Lombard Street and a cable car ride ✓ Embark on a narrated San Francisco Bay cruise, taking in the city’s waterfront, Angel Island, Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge Sonoma Valley is home to world-class wineries, including Chateau St. Jean
Observe the barrel room, and stroll through the historic Chateau while tasting four different wines. Meals: B, L DAY 4 Francis Ford Coppola and Buena Vista Wineries: Begin the day at the winery and museum of Academy Award winning director Francis Ford Coppola for wine tasting and visit. Sample some of the region’s finest wines while touring the Movie Gallery, which displays a vast collection of the filmmaker’s memorabilia, including the 1948 Tucker car from the movie of the same name, Don Corleone’s desk from The Godfather as well as Mr. Coppola’s five Oscars. Next stop in the historic Sonoma Town Plaza with its restaurants and shops. A stroll around the town square will take you past former Mexican barracks, 19th-century hotels, the San Francisco Solano Mission and the site of the Bear Flag Revolt. Enjoy lunch on your own in this quaint California town. Then head to the oldest commercial winery in California, Buena Vista. Founded in 1857 by Agoston Haraszthy the winery is still located on its original grounds. Enjoy a tasting of four of their fine wines. Tonight, a farewell dinner hosted by our Tour Manager completes the day. Meals: B, D DAY 5 Return Home: Your tour ends with a group transfer to the San Francisco International Airport for flights home after 12:00 p.m. Meal: B
✓ Experience the Napa Valley Wine Train excursion with an included gourmet lunch and local wine ✓ Tour and wine tasting at Chateau St. Jean with its Mediterranean-inspired gardens and wines ✓ Visit Sonoma Town Plaza, home of the Bear Flag Revolt with museums and shops ✓ Enjoy a visit and wine tasting at Francis Ford Coppola Winery featuring the Movie Gallery of the filmmaker’s memorabilia ✓ Wine tasting at Buena Vista Winery, the oldest winery in California founded in 1857 ✓ $25 in Mayflower Money HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Days 1 & 2 Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco, California Days 3 & 4 Doubletree Hotel-Sonoma Wine Country, Rohnert Park, California Departure Date
Per Person Twin
Single Room
October 2, 2022
$2,199
+ $859
Round trip bulk group air from CLT = $650 per person Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) – $200 per person (optional) This nonrefundable fee waives all cancellation fees when we are notified of cancellation one day before the tour departs. If you must leave the tour early due to personal illness, illness or death of a member of your immediate family, TPP guarantees full 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 were provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours. If you purchase the optional Travelers Protection Plan (TPP), you will be refunded all payments, including deposit amount, less the TPP premium amount. Without Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) • 61 days and more – deposit amount • 60 – 31 days – 20% of the tour cost • 30 – 15 days – 30% of the tour cost • 14 – 1 day prior – 40% of the tour cost • Day of departure or early departure from tour – 100% of the tour cost • No refund on unused portion 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.
Contact Daniel and Faith Ramsay at (803) 908-7766 or daniel.ramsay@cruiseplanners.com to make your reservation
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Hawaii Three Islands featuring Oahu, Kauai and Maui Departure Date: March 3, 2022
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DAY 2 Honolulu Touring including Waikiki Beach: Today
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Pacific Ocean
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Hotel Overnights Visit
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Lahaina
HAWAII
Tour Route
DAY 1 Arrive in the Aloha State: Your westbound flight over the
Pacific Ocean brings you to Honolulu, Hawaii. Upon arrival you are welcomed with a fragrant fresh flower lei. Check into your Ocean View room and meet your Tour Manager in the lobby who will offer dining suggestions.
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you’ll be introduced to the city of Honolulu, a cosmopolitan locale, blended superbly with tropical ambiance. Honolulu is also home to one of the world’s best beaches, Waikiki Beach. Begin with a visit to Punchbowl National Cemetery, the impressive Iolani Palace and the King Kamehameha Statue. This evening enjoy the festive Magic of Polynesia Dinner Show. In addition, a troupe of entertainers will bring a taste of Polynesia through song and dance. Meals: B, D
DAY 3 Free Day to Explore: Today is yours to explore Honolulu
at your leisure. Visit more historic sites or find a cozy spot to relax on Waikiki Beach. You may wish to arrange a visit to Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial. Tickets for this popular historic site may be requested through the National Park Service sixty days before your trip by calling 877-444-6777 or visiting www.recreation.gov. Meal: B
DAY 4 Kauai and Hawaiian Luau: Fly to Kauai, “The Garden
Isle.” The island encompasses roughly 550 square miles and is the oldest and most northerly of the Hawaiian Islands. Enjoy a relaxing
Contact Daniel and Faith Ramsay at (803) 908-7766 or daniel.ramsay@cruiseplanners.com to make your reservation
Tour Highlights ............................................... ✓ 12 Meals: 8 breakfasts and 4 dinners, 2 with entertainment ✓ Round trip airport transfers ✓ Fresh flower lei greeting upon arrival ✓ Spend three nights in Ocean View rooms on the island of Oahu, home to Waikiki Beach
✓ Honolulu city tour including Punchbowl National Cemetery, Iolani Palace and the King Kamehameha statue
✓ Enjoy a festive evening at the Magic of Polynesia Dinner Show
✓ Free day to explore Honolulu at your leisure ✓ Spend two nights in Ocean View rooms on the “Garden Isle” of Kauai Spend three nights on the “Valley Island” of Maui
scenic cruise on the Wailua River to visit the Fern Grotto, before continuing to the hotel and your Ocean View room. This evening, enjoy a traditional luau complete with authentic food, music and dancing of the Hawaiian people. Meals: B, D
DAY 5 Waimea Canyon: At ten miles long and more than 3,500
feet deep, Waimea Canyon was described by Mark Twain as the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific.” Beyond its incredible grandeur, the ever-changing colors that dance along its peaks make this sight truly unforgettable. The late afternoon and evening are yours to enjoy the amenities of the hotel. Meal: B
DAY 6 Maui and Iao Valley: This morning, fly to the island of Maui, “The Valley Isle,” where natural wonders will set your spirit free. Visit the Iao Valley where the famed “Battle of Kepaniwai” took place in 1790, now an enchanting and tranquil State Park. Then, check into your Ocean View room for your three-night stay. Meals: B, D
DAY 7 Free Day or Optional Haleakala Excursion: Today
is yours to explore on your own or you may choose an optional excursion to Haleakala. Haleakala National Park encompasses more than 27,000 acres of the mountain of Haleakala, a massive volcano that is at the heart of Maui’s torso. The seven-mile-long crater is actually a valley created by erosion of wind and rain and home to the famous but endangered silver sword plant. The Observation Center located here provides a birds-eye view of the enormous crater and the surrounding area. Meal: B
DAY 8 Maui as You Please: Today is yours to do as you please.
The hotel location allows easy access by shuttle to the historic town of Lahaina offering a variety of boutiques and cafes along Front Street.This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner. Meals: B, D
✓ See Waimea Canyon, considered the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific” ✓ Spend three nights in Ocean View rooms on the “Valley Island” of Maui
✓ Visit the lush Iao Valley where the famed “Battle of Kepaniwai” took place ✓ Enjoy a relaxing scenic cruise on the Wailua River and visit Fern Grotto
✓ Experience a traditional Hawaiian luau complete with culturally authentic food, music and dancing
✓ $50 in Mayflower Money
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Day 1 – 3 Days 4 & 5 Days 6 – 8
Waikiki Beachcomber, Oahu Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort, Kauai Royal Lahaina Resort, Lahaina, Maui
Departure Date May 12, 2022
Per Person Twin
Single Room
$2,749
+ $1,099
Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) – $249 per person (optional) This nonrefundable fee waives all cancellation fees when we are notified of cancellation one day before the tour departs. If you must leave the tour early due to personal illness, illness or death of a member of your immediate family, TPP guarantees full 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 were provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours. If you purchase the optional Travelers Protection Plan (TPP), you will be refunded all payments, including deposit amount, less the TPP premium amount. Without Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) • 61 days and more – deposit amount • 60 – 31 days – 20% of the tour cost • 30 – 15 days – 30% of the tour cost • 14 – 1 day prior – 40% of the tour cost • Day of departure or early departure from tour – 100% of the tour cost • No refund on unused portion 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.
DAYS 9 & 10 Return Flight Home: After a morning free, your
Tour Manager will arrange a transfer to the airport. Fly through the night and return home early in the morning. Meal: B Contact Daniel and Faith Ramsay at (803) 908-7766 or daniel.ramsay@cruiseplanners.com to make your reservation
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AIRFARE WHEN BOOKED BY JULY 31, 2021
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London and Paris Discovery
Leeds Castle and Dover
featuring the Eurostar Departure Date: May 12, 2022
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Visit Tour Route
London
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Overnight
Train Route
Leeds Castle and Dover
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Versailles
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DAY 1 Depart the USA: Depart the USA on your overnight flight 8
at London’s Heathrow Airport, you’ll be met by a representative of Mayflower Cruises and Tours and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure for you to become acquainted with your new surroundings and begin discovering “merry ole England”! This evening, join your traveling companions for an included dinner, hosted by your Tour Manager. Meal: D
DAY 3 London: Begin the day with a panoramic orientation tour of
English Channel
to London, England.
DAY 2 London, England: Welcome to England! Upon arrival
London.Your local guide brings history to life as you depart by coach to see the historical sites and architectural wonders throughout the city. Monuments abound from the impressive Marble Arch to the Nelson Column in Trafalgar Square. Façades decorate Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament. Big Ben and the Tower Bridge stand guard over the Thames River. The Victoria Memorial is showcased in front of Buckingham Palace. In contrast, the London Eye and the Shard are contemporary highlights to the skyline. Once you have the lay of the land, the afternoon is free to explore on your own. Meal: B
Contact Daniel and Faith Ramsay at (803) 908-7766 or daniel.ramsay@cruiseplanners.com to make your reservation
DAY 4 Leeds Castle and Dover: Depart on a full-day excursion
with your local guide for a visit to the 900-year-old Leeds Castle. Located in a picturesque countryside setting, and still surrounded by a moat, it has been called the ‘loveliest castle in the world’. Originally built as a Norman stronghold, the castle has evolved into one of the most visited historic buildings in Britain. From its military beginnings to uses as a palace by Henry VIII, private residence by royalty and political agendas, the local guide will tell tales of the history held within its walls. Continue by coach to the Eastern coast to witness the majestic “White Cliffs of Dover”. Known around the world for their place in history, as well as scenic beauty, they are considered England’s most spectacular natural phenomenon. Return to the hotel for an evening at leisure. Meal: B
DAY 5 London: Enjoy a full day at leisure to pursue independent
interests or join the optional excursion to Windsor Castle. Perhaps you’ll choose to visit the Tower of London, explore local markets, visit some museums, take a ride on the London Eye, shop for souvenirs, see a show at one of the theatres, or relax at a pub.Your Tour
Tour Highlights ............................................... ✓ 9 meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner ✓ Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours ✓ Panoramic city tour of London ✓ Excursion to Leeds Castle and the Cliffs of Dover ✓ High-speed rail journey between London and Paris aboard the Eurostar ✓ Panoramic tour of Paris ✓ Learn about life in a château at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte ✓ Discover the secrets to French etiquette at a private workshop
Manager will be available to assist with your plans. Meal: B
✓ Visit the regal Palace of Versailles
DAY 6 London – Paris, France: It’s time to say “cheerio” to London
✓ All excursions with local English-speaking guides
as you depart for the station where it’s “all aboard” the Eurostar. Sit back and relax during this high-speed train ride under the English Channel via the “Chunnel” to Paris, France. Upon arrival, your coach will take you on an orientation tour. Your local guide will provide commentary along the Champs-Élysées and see other sites such as the Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Bastille, Opera Garnier, Place Vendôme, Les Invalides, the Latin Quarter, the Louvre and Place de la Concorde and a photo stop at the Eiffel Tower. The tour ends at the hotel for check-in and an evening at leisure. Meal: B
DAY 7 Paris: Discover what it was like to live in a castle during
today’s visit to Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. The guided tour through this château highlights the period furnishings, beautiful paintings, tapestries and household items used in daily life. Attend a private workshop on “French Etiquette... the Art of Receiving”. Learn how staff was trained to greet guests, seating plans were created for dinners at the château, the art of setting a formal table, manners, dress code and more. Enjoy an included lunch at the château. Upon returning to the hotel, the rest of the day is free of activities.This evening, sample entertainment on an optional excursion to Le Lido. Meals: B, L
DAY 8 Paris: Today’s included excursion begins with a journey
by coach with a local guide to the opulent 17th-century Palace of Versailles. While visiting the palace, discover the former royal residence restored to its original grandeur. See the sleeping quarters of France’s kings and queens, the rooms where elegant soirees were held, and the famous ‘Hall of Mirrors’ where the Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919. Return to the hotel for the remainder of the day and the final evening at leisure. Meal: B
✓ $45 in Mayflower Money HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Days 2 – 5 Holiday Inn Kensington High Street, London, England Days 6 – 8 Crowne Plaza Republique, Paris, France Departure Date November 27, 2022
Per Person Twin
Single Room
$3,279
+ $999
Free airfare when reservations are made by 10/31/21 Round trip bulk group air from CLT = $1,400 per person Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) – $299 per person (optional) This nonrefundable fee waives all cancellation fees when we are notified of cancellation one day before the tour departs. If you must leave the tour early due to personal illness, illness or death of a member of your immediate family, TPP guarantees full 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 were provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours. If you purchase the optional Travelers Protection Plan (TPP), you will be refunded all payments, including deposit amount, less the TPP premium amount. Without Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) • 61 days and more – deposit amount • 60 – 31 days – 20% of the tour cost • 30 – 15 days – 30% of the tour cost • 14 – 1 day prior – 40% of the tour cost • Day of departure or early departure from tour – 100% of the tour cost • No refund on unused portion 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.
DAY 9 Paris / USA: Having visited two historic yet cosmopolitan capital cities, bid ‘au revoir’ to Paris as you depart on the transfer to Charles de Gaulle Airport for your flight home. Meal: B Itinerary is subject to change.
Contact Daniel and Faith Ramsay at (803) 908-7766 or daniel.ramsay@cruiseplanners.com to make your reservation
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Desert Adventures featuring Dubai and Abu Dhabi Departure Date: March 10, 2022 DAY 2 Dubai – Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: After arrival in Dubai, you will be met by your Mayflower Cruises & Tours representative and transferred to your hotel in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi
DAY 3 Abu Dhabi: After breakfast, embark on a full day of
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Hotel Overnights Visit Tour Route
DAY 1 Depart the USA: Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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sightseeing in Abu Dhabi. On your guided tour, witness the majesty of the world-famous Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque – one of the largest mosques in the world – and Heritage Village, a reconstruction of a traditional oasis village. Enjoy a photo stop at Emirates Palace, the opulent, luxury hotel, before enjoying lunch at a local restaurant. Experience the local flavor of the country with a visit to a fruits & vegetable market where each vendor proudly arranges his produce in a display of vibrant colors – an excellent photo opportunity awaits! Tonight, join your Tour Manager and fellow travelers for a welcome dinner at the hotel. Meals: B, L, D
DAY 4 Abu Dhabi: Today is free of planned activities allowing
you to explore Abu Dhabi on your own to discover its rich past and vibrant character.Your Tour Manager will offer suggestions. Meal: B
Contact Daniel and Faith Ramsay at (803) 908-7766 or daniel.ramsay@cruiseplanners.com to make your reservation
DAY 5 Abu Dhabi – Dubai: Following breakfast at the hotel,
transfer to Dubai – a global city and business hub of the Middle East. Upon arrival, enjoy a city tour of modern Dubai beginning with a drive along the marina area and Palm Jumeriah – the world’s largest man-made island. Visit the Lost Chambers at Atlantis The Palm. Surround yourself with sea life in an awe-inspiring walk through glass tunnels. Sharks, stingrays, piranhas, lobsters and the tiniest of seahorses are just some of the creatures you will come face-to-face with in this spellbinding underwater world. Following lunch at a local restaurant, visit the colorful Arabic Souk Madinat Jumierah. Explore the vibrant marketplace for boutique brands, souvenir gifts, luxury fashion and jewelry. Your modern city tour ends at the hotel for an evening at leisure. Meals: B, L
DAY 6 Dubai: Following breakfast, embark on a guided tour to explore the city’s heritage and history. Enjoy magnificent views of Dubai Creek and stop at the Dubai Museum – recording the city’s past with all of its developing stages. Sail across the creek aboard a traditional Abra boat. Visit one of the city’s most
popular marketplaces – Spice Souk and Gold Souk. Its narrow passages are lined with small stores selling every type of herbs and spice under the sun. The Gold Souk offers a huge selection of jewelry made from gold, silver, diamonds and other precious metals and stones. Following lunch, enjoy a photo stop at the Jumeirah Mosque – Dubai’s most beautiful mosque and one of only a handful in the UAE that are open to non-Muslims. Visit the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa, and one of the world’s largest shopping malls. After ascending 1475-feet in a high-speed elevator to reach At The Top observation deck, you will be greeted by breathtaking, unobstructed 360-degree views of the city, desert and ocean below. Meals: B, L
Tour Highlights ............................................... ✓ 13 Meals: 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners ✓ Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours ✓ Services of a full-time tour manager Included Abu Dhabi city tour ✓ Modern Dubai city tour including visits to Palm Jumeirah and the Lost Chambers at Atlantis The Palm ✓ Heritage Dubai city tour including a visit to the Dubai Museum and sail aboard a traditional Abra boat ✓ Visit the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa, and ascend to the At The Top observation deck ✓ Experience a guided desert safari aboard 4-wheel-drive Jeeps ✓ Enjoy a BBQ dinner at a Bedouin campsite with included entertainment ✓ Sail the Dubai Creek on a dhow dinner cruise ✓ $45 in Mayflower Money HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Days 2 – 4 Novotel al Bustan or similar, Abu Dhabi Days 5 – 8 Millennium Place or similar, Dubai
DAY 7 Dubai: After a morning at leisure, embark on a desert
safari. Your safari guides will take you in 4-wheel-drive jeeps into the golden sand dunes of Arabia. Experience the thrill of a lifetime while riding through the dunes. Witness a beautiful scenic sunset overlooking the desert then continue to a Bedouin campsite for a delicious BBQ dinner buffet. At the campsite you can enjoy camel riding, henna design and an enchanting belly dancer performing to the Arabic rhythms. Meals: B, D
DAY 8 Dubai: The morning and afternoon are at leisure to pursue
independent interests. Stroll along the marina promenade, walk to the beach, visit the local shops and restaurants, or simply relax by the pool and enjoy the amenities of the hotel. After a restful day, spend the final evening onboard a traditionally decorated wooden dhow as it sails under the moonlight. The architecture of both Dubai’s past and present is brought to its full beauty against the evening sky as the ship moves silently along the creek. What a way to end your journey in the United Arab Emirates. Meals: B, D
Departure Date
Per Person Twin
Single Room
March 10, 2022
$1,999
+ $999
2-for-1 airfare when booked by 10/31/21 Round trip bulk group air from CLT = $1,750 per person Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) – $299 per person (optional) This nonrefundable fee waives all cancellation fees when we are notified of cancellation one day before the tour departs. If you must leave the tour early due to personal illness, illness or death of a member of your immediate family, TPP guarantees full 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 were provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours. If you purchase the optional Travelers Protection Plan (TPP), you will be refunded all payments, including deposit amount, less the TPP premium amount. Without Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) • 61 days and more – deposit amount • 60 – 31 days – 20% of the tour cost • 30 – 15 days – 30% of the tour cost • 14 – 1 day prior – 40% of the tour cost • Day of departure or early departure from tour – 100% of the tour cost • No refund on unused portion 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.
DAY 9 Dubai / USA: Following breakfast, transfer to the Dubai
airport for your flight home. Filled with life-enriching experiences from Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the memories will last forever. Meal: B Itinerary is subject to change.
Contact Daniel and Faith Ramsay at (803) 908-7766 or daniel.ramsay@cruiseplanners.com to make your reservation
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300
$
per couple
SAVINGS WHEN BOOKED BY OCTOBER 31, 2021
Greece
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featuring Athens, Mykonos and Santorini
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Departure Date: May 9, 2022 Mykonos
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Overnight Ferry Route
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Santorini
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DAY 2 Athens, Greece: Upon arrival, you’ll be met by a
Mayflower Cruises & Tours representative and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free for you to begin exploring this capital city. Your Tour Manager will be available to offer suggestions and assist with your sightseeing plans. This evening enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel. Meal: D
DAY 3 Athens: It’s no doubt that one of the highlights of Athens
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is the Parthenon, standing tall on its perch atop the Acropolis overlooking the city. During this morning’s city tour, enjoy a guided visit of this ancient UNESCO World Heritage Site, dedicated to the goddess Athena.
Santorini
DAY 1 Depart the USA: Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Athens, Greece, a city with a history that dates back almost four millennia.
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A visit to the Acropolis Museum housing art, sculpture and historical pieces dating from the Mycenaean period, is also included. See a variety of items from classical sculptures and marble slabs with relief representations from Greek mythology to artifacts from everyday life in Athens, all excavated from the nearby slopes of the Acropolis. During the panoramic portion of the tour, see the historic ruins of the
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Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Gate. While passing Constitution (Syntagma) Square, see the Parliament Building and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, guarded by Evzones - soldiers in traditional Foustanella attire. From mythology and history to spectacular views, you will be awestruck at the amazing sites of Athens. Meal: B
DAY 4 Athens – Mykonos: Today is the beginning of your islandhopping adventure. Departing Athens by coach, transfer to the port of Piraeus for embarkation of the high-speed ferry. Enjoy the ride traversing the Aegean Sea, en route to the island of Mykonos. Often called the “Jewel of the Aegean,” it is the most popular of the Greek Islands with its well-preserved windmills, red-roofed churches and whitewashed buildings. Upon arrival, a city tour will show you the highlights of the island including some of its popular beaches, the traditional village of Ano Mera and the typical village square surrounded by small Greek tavernas. During the walking portion, your local guide will take you through the alleyways and narrow streets of the town, passing through the historic center and seeing the windmills, Little Venice, Paraportiani Church and Kastro area. After checking in, the remainder of the day is at leisure until the included dinner this evening. Meals: B, D
DAY 5 Mykonos: The full day is at leisure to relax and absorb the local feel of the island. Browse in the boutiques, visit the beach or simply enjoy people-watching and meeting the locals at a sidewalk café. The day is yours to do as you please. Meal: B
DAY 6 Mykonos – Santorini: Departing the hotel by coach,
return to the port where the high-speed ferry to Santorini awaits. Known as the “Black Pearl of the Aegean”, Santorini is the most breathtaking of all the Greek Islands. History and nature combine to make this one of the most unforgettable places in the world. Begin discovering this paradise upon arrival during a tour of the island and its villages, including the most famous village, Oia. A quiet lifestyle, whitewashed houses, blue-domed churches, winding lanes filled with boutiques and shops, tavernas, open air cafés and beautiful sunsets make this village postcard-perfect! Dinner is included at a local restaurant this evening. Meals: B, D
DAY 7 Santorini: The day is free of planned activities for your
personal enjoyment of the island and immersion into the local lifestyle. Sample traditional cuisine at a taverna, visit a museum, the beach or the Santorini Brewing Company. Your Tour Manager will be available to assist you with making sightseeing or dining plans while on the island. Meal: B
Tour Highlights ............................................... ✓ 11 Meals: 7 breakfasts and 4 dinners ✓ Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours ✓ Included panoramic city tour of Athens ✓ Visit the ancient Parthenon with a local guide ✓ Discover antiquities at the Acropolis Museum ✓ High-speed ferries between Athens and the islands of Mykonos and Santorini ✓ Included orientation tours on the islands of Mykonos and Santorini ✓ Free day on each island for relaxation or independent exploration ✓ $45 in Mayflower Money HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Days 2 & 3 Days 4 & 5 Days 6 & 7 Day 8
Titania Hotel, Athens, Greece San Marcos, Mykonos, Greece El Greco Resort and Spa, Santorini, Greece Titania Hotel, Athens, Greece
Departure Date May 9, 2022
Per Person Twin
Single Room
$2,499
+ $1,049
Save up to $300 per couple when booked by 10/31/21 Round trip bulk group air from CLT = $1,600 per person Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) – $299 per person (optional) This nonrefundable fee waives all cancellation fees when we are notified of cancellation one day before the tour departs. If you must leave the tour early due to personal illness, illness or death of a member of your immediate family, TPP guarantees full 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 were provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours. If you purchase the optional Travelers Protection Plan (TPP), you will be refunded all payments, including deposit amount, less the TPP premium amount. Without Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) • 61 days and more – deposit amount • 60 – 31 days – 20% of the tour cost • 30 – 15 days – 30% of the tour cost • 14 – 1 day prior – 40% of the tour cost • Day of departure or early departure from tour – 100% of the tour cost • No refund on unused portion 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.
DAY 8 Santorini – Athens: Your island-hopping adventure comes to an end with a late morning transfer to the port for the return trip to Athens via high-speed ferry. Enjoy a farewell dinner this evening as you recount your adventures from the week. Meals: B, D
DAY 9 Athens / USA: This morning, transfer to the Athens airport for your flight home. Meal: B
Itinerary is subject to change.
Contact Daniel and Faith Ramsay at (803) 908-7766 or daniel.ramsay@cruiseplanners.com to make your reservation
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FOR RESERVATIONS CONTACT Daniel and Faith Ramsay (803) 908-7766 daniel.ramsay@cruiseplanners.com