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Bruges, Brussels & Rhine Christmas Markets

Highlights & EXCURSIONS 3 Nights in Brussels, Belgium • 4 Night Cruise - Riviera Resplendence • Brussels City Tour & Xmas Market • Bruges City Tour & Xmas Market • Ghent Christmas Market • Bastogne WWII War Museum • Mardasson Memorial - Battle of the Bulge Memorial • Rüdesheim Christmas Market • Pick your Rüdesheim Excursion** • **Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet or Cable Car to Niederwald Monument • Rhine Gorge Cruising • Bonn City Tour & Xmas Market • Cologne Walking Tour & Xmas Market • Folklore Show Onboard INCLUDES 3 Nights Hotel - Brussels, Belgium, 4 Night Cruise - Outside Cabin aboard the MS Riviera Resplendence, 16 Meals (7-B, 4-L & 5-D), PWD Tour Manager(s) & Ship Staff, Superior Drinks Package - During lunch includes Wine (4), Beer, Soft Drinks, Mineral Water, Coffee & Tea From 6 pm to midnight - Above Drinks included plus House Spirits, cocktail of the day, Port/Brandy & a special wine at dinner, Welcome & Farewell Dinners, Wi-Fi Onboard, Int’l Air Taxes/Fuel/Port Charges, Baggage Handling at Hotel/Ship, Hotel/Ship Transfers TOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL EASY 1 2 3 4 ACTIVE

Day 1&2 - Depart US - Overnight Flight to Europe, Arrive ARRIVE BRUSSELS, BELGIUM Arrive Brussels, Belgium - Meet your PWD Tour Manager or Representative Transfer to Hotel & Check in for your three-night Brussels hotel stay. Welcome Dinner (D) Overnight: Brussels DAY 3: BRUSSELS SIGHTSEEING Morning - Brussels City Tour. Afternoon - Brussels Christmas Market - Evening - At Leisure in Brussels (B) Overnight: Brussels DAY 4: BRUSSELS - BRUGES - GHENT - BRUSSELS Morning - Bruges Walking Tour & Bruges Christmas Market. Afternoon - Stop in Ghent to visit Ghent Christmas Market. Return to Brussels - Evening - At Leisure in Brussels (B) Overnight: Brussels DAY 5: BRUSSELS - BASTOGNE WAR MUSEUM - COLOGNE Morning board Motorcoach - Travel to Bastogne. Visit Bastogne World War II Museum, Lunch & Mardasson Memorial. Late afternoon - Arrive Cologne, Germany - Board the MS Riviera Resplendence. for 4 Night Rhine River Cruise - Ship departs Cologne this evening (B,L & D) Overnight: Riviera Resplendence

DAY 6: RHINE RIVER GORGE CRUISE - RÜDESHEIM - Pick your Excursion** Morning - Cruise through the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site & enjoy a Gluhwein on deck. Afternoon - Arrive Rüdesheim - Pick your Rüdesheim Excursion** ** Rüdesheim with Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet OR Rüdesheim with Cable Car ride to Niederwald Monument - Rüdesheim Christmas Market. Folklore Show Onboard after dinner - Ship docked overnight in Rüdesheim (B,L & D) Overnight: Riviera Resplendence Day 7 - RÜDESHEIM - RHINE RIVER GORGE CRUISE - BONN Morning - Cruise back through the Rhine River Gorge & pass Koblenz. Afternoon - High Tea - Arrive Bonn - Bonn Walking Tour & Christmas Market. Chef’s Farewell Dinner Onboard - Ship docked overnight in Bonn (B,L & D) Overnight: Riviera Resplendence Day 8 - BONN - CRUISING - COLOGNE Morning - Arrive Cologne - Cologne Walking Tour & Christmas Market. Afternoon - At Leisure in Cologne to visit the Christmas Markets. Farewell Drinks - Final Dinner onboard - Ship docked overnight in Cologne (B,L & D) Overnight: Riviera Resplendence Day 9 - COLOGNE - FRANKFURT AIRPORT - FLIGHT HOME Morning transfer to the Frankfurt Airport for your flight home (B)

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM Spend three nights at a hotel in Brussels, Belgium’s capital city. Enjoy a Brussels City Tour to see the Atomium, designed for the 1958 World’s Fair, Mannekin Pis and the exquisite Grand Place with its opulent and ornate guildhalls. Then visit the Brussels Christmas Market, considered one of Europe’s best, spreading over a mile through the historic city center. The rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy the Christmas Market, shop for some fine Belgian chocolates and dine at one of the cities great restaurants BRUGES & GHENT, BELGIUM Today visit 2 of Belgium’s most famous cities. First discover Bruges, also known as the “Venice of the North” and home to some of Europe’s best-preserved medieval buildings. Embark on a Bruges Walking Tour of the city’s medieval district, view Our Lady’s Church, home of the famous Madonna statue by Michelangelo. View the Market Square and Belfry, and the Town Hall Square. Then explore the wonder-ful Bruges Christmas Market. Enroute back to Brussels, stop in Ghent, a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly city known for its exceptionally preserved medieval architecture, scenic canals and rich cultural life. Ghent is Belgium’s third largest city, a historic port city and lively university town. Walk into the historic city center to visit the Ghent Christmas Market featuring over 150 stalls, an ice skating rink, and a Ferris wheel. BASTOGNE, BELGIUM The Bastogne War Museum offers a contemporary interactive look at the causes, events and consequences of World War II with a particular emphasis on the Battle of the Bulge. Nearby, see the Mardasson Memorial, a massive star-shaped monu-ment inaugurated in 1950 to honor the 76,890 American soldiers killed, wounded or missing during the 1944–1945 Ardennes counteroffensive. This is a major site of remembrance and considered the primary Battle of the Bulge Memorial.

COLOGNE, GERMANY Board your ship in Cologne, Germany’s 4th largest city and located on both sides of the Rhine. Enjoy a Cologne Walking Tour featuring the old part of the city and the area around the fabled 13th century Gothic cathedral. Explore the dock side taverns, cafes, shops and the famous Cologne Christmas Market in front of the cathedral. RÜDESHEIM, GERMANY Arrive in picturesque Rüdesheim, a charming German wine making town known for its picturesque Old Town with quirky, crooked houses and tiny streets. Pick your included Excursion today. Either visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet, an adventure into the world of automatic musical instruments, or choose to travel up the hillside, above Rüdesheim’s famous vineyards in a two-seater cable car enjoy-ing lovely views of the Rhine River and surrounding countryside. Later wander the famous Drosselgasse in Old Town and visit the Christmas Market. RHINE RIVER GORGE Cruise through the Rhine River Gorge, a UNESCO Heritage Site. Enjoy this stunningly beautiful stretch of the river with hillsides dotted with fairy-tale castles, historic towns and vineyards on two different days. Also cruise by Germany’s oldest city, Koblenz, a charming Rhineland town situated at the confluence of the Rhine & Moselle Rivers. BONN, GERMANY Enjoy a Bonn City Tour & Christmas Market Visit. The tour focuses on the Old Town & its two spacious squares. See the city’s most prominent landmark, the soaring spire of the huge Romanesque minster. Bonn served as the capital of the West German state from 1949-1990, until the reunification of Germany which restored Berlin as the country’s capital. As the birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven, Bonn is devoted to musical arts and maintains a municipal orchestra.

Experience the magic of the holidays on the Bruges, Brussels & Rhine Christmas Markets tour, blending festive charm with rich European history. Enjoy a 3-night stay in Brussels with visits to enchanting Christmas markets in Brussels, Bruges, and Ghent, along with meaningful stops at Bastogne and the Battle of the Bulge memorials. Then, embark on a 4-night Rhine River cruise aboard the MS Riviera Resplendence, sailing through the scenic Rhine Gorge and visiting iconic cities like Rüdesheim, Bonn, and Cologne. With guided tours, cultural experiences, festive markets, a superior drinks package, and Premier’s signature service throughout, this journey offers a perfect mix of holiday spirit, history, and relaxation.

Booking Discounts Savings* UP TO $400 per couple/$200 per person

Single Room Supplement + Cat E & D – Lower Deck single supplement +$1750 • Cat C & B - Middle Deck single supplement +$2150 • Cat A - Upper Deck single supplement +$2550 • Superior Suite – Middle/Upper Deck single supplement +$2900 No Triple **Rates are Land only, per person double * Booking Discount Details - Make your Final Payment by check & receive $400 per couple/$200 per person savings on Air Inclusive Bookings. Land Only/Own Air Bookings receive $200 per couple/$100 per person savings.

ACCOMMODATIONS 3 Night Hotel - Brussels, Belgiumt • 4 Nights - Riviera Resplendence (B - Breakfast • L - Lunch • D - Dinner Onboard w/ Superior Drinks Package Included - During Lunch = 4 Wines, Beer, NA Beer, Selection of Soft Drinks & Juices, Coffee & Tea included / From 6 pm to midnight = Drinks plus House Spirits & cocktail of the day included

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THE SHIP - MS RIVIERA RESPLENDENCE Cruise the scenic Rhine on the new (2026), beautifully crafted MS Riviera Resplendence, a luxurious boutique hotel and the perfect place to unwind between onshore adventures. This state-of-the-art ship provides a first-class experience to each and every guest with cabins and amenities on four decks. Whether you are getting some fresh air on the Sun Deck, enjoying a drink with your fellow travellers in the lounge or curling up for a good night’s sleep in your spacious and well-furnished cabin, everything has been meticulously designed for your comfort. The Sun Deck has a small pool, lounge chairs and great scenery. The Upper Deck features the Panorama bar/lounge & a specialty restaurant while the Main Restaurant is on the Middle Deck. The fitness center, spa & a second specialty restaurant are located on the Lower Deck. The ship has a small elevator that travels between the Upper, Middle & Lower Decks. The beauty of river cruising is that the most interesting destinations come to you. All Meals & Drinks package* Included Onboard Get ready for the day’s adventure with a buffet breakfast in the main dining room with hot and cold options. Onboard MS Riviera Resplendence you have three dining options for lunch and dinner on most days. The main restaurant offers a buffet lunch and a four-course à la carte dinner. The Riverview Kitchen, (no extra charge) takes its inspiration from a traditional grill restaurant and the Mosaic Restaurant (no extra charge) where each course features a number of elements inspired by the rivers of Europe, paired with the perfect wine and selected by our sommelier. *The Superior Drinks Package includes four Wines, Beer, Soft Drinks, Mineral Water, Coffee and Tea during lunch. From 6 pm to midnight, the above Drinks are included plus House Spirits, cocktail of the day, Port/Brandy & a special recommended wine with dinner. Comfortable Staterooms & SUITES After boarding, unpack only once. All staterooms offer river views and are bright & modern, and give you a little space of your own with the amenities and pleasant touches of a hotel. Staterooms are on three Decks - Upper, Middle & Lower. The 12 Suites are on both the Middle (4-SS) & Upper Decks (4-GS & 4-SS). Staterooms & Suites feature TV, phone, private bathroom with shower, Nespresso machine, safe, mini-fridge, climate control, Wi-Fi, UK Type G & USB plugs.

The 8 - Superior Suites are located on both the Upper & Middle Decks and feature a French Balcony. The 4 - Grand Suites are on the Upper Deck & feature a Private Balcony. Both Suite styles include a seating area with a sofa, chair and table as well as a desk and double wardrobe. The Suites also include climate control, hair dryer, safe, TV, phone & Nespresso machine. The hotel-style bed can be configured as a double or twin, and the Suites also feature a rain shower. Suites have UK Type G plug sockets so bring the relevant 3 pin adapter.

Staterooms feature 2 twin beds that can be separated or put together, TV, private bath with shower, hair dryer, closet, phone, desk, chair, safe, climate control & Nespresso machine. Category A, B & C feature French-style Balconies on the Upper & Middle Decks with 172 square feet. Categories D & E have a small fixed window & are on the Lower Deck with 172 square feet. Staterooms have UK Type G plug sockets so bring the relevant 3 pin adapter.

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THE DECKS - MS RIVIERA RESPLENDENCE
Open Air Sun Deck (not shown) - Small Pool . Lounge Chairs

Upper Deck - Specialty Restaurant . Lounge . Category A . Superior Suites . Grand Suites

Middle Deck - Reception . Main Restaurant . Category C & B . Superior Suites

Lower Deck - Spa . Fitness Center . Specialty Restaurant . Category E & D