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Holiday River Cruises European TERMS AND CONDITIONS A Viking holiday river cruise is pure magic! Explore the lands where our most cherished holiday traditions began and treat yourself to a true European Christmas. You’ll enjoy exuberantly decorated Christmas markets nestled in charming cities, cobblestone streets illuminated by holiday lights, hand-carved toys and ornaments, spicy glühwein and aromatic gingerbread, and so much more. Come join us as we celebrate an Old-World Christmas on the Danube or Rhine. PAYMENT: Payments may be paid by a personal check or bank check made payable to AAA Western and Central New York, by VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover. CANCELLATION POLICY: Refunds will be made in the original form of payment. No refunds will be made for “no-shows” or unused portions of the tour. Written notice of cancellation needs to be received by one of the deadlines below to receive the refund for that time period.The cancellation fee is the percentage plus any non-recoverable payments made to hotels, airlines and sightseeing tour operators, etc. Fees are as follows: Cancellation charges prior to departure are: (per person) Date of Deposit - April 15, 2022 $100 cancellation fee April 16, 2022 - May 15, 2022 20% of full fare May 16, 2022 - June 4, 2022 35% of full fare June 5, 2022 - June 24, 2022 50% of full fare June 25, 2022 - July 14, 2022 75% of full fare July 15, 2022 - Date of Departure 100% of full fare Please refer to Viking's terms & conditions for further details. www.vikingcruises.com/terms-conditions/index.html TRIP PROTECTION: AAA recommends the purchase of Allianz Global Assistance products to protect your trip investment. Please read the travel protection brochure for a description of the travel insurance benefits and assistance services offered. These brochures are available at all AAA Travel Centers and may be completed in person or by phone with an AAA Travel Consultant. SINGLE OCCUPANCY: If a single room must be assigned for any reason, even at the last moment or while on tour, the single room supplement, or prorate thereof, must be collected since hotels and cruise lines make no allowances. MINIMUM NUMBER REQUIRED TO OPERATE TOUR: Should the minimum number of passengers required to operate the tour not be met, AAA Western and Central New York has the right to cancel the tour. In this case, any monies collected from passengers would be refunded. PRICING: Because of inflation, fuel surcharges and airline deregulation, all prices published for tours including airfare must be considered as estimates and subject to change. Final costs will be advised as early as feasible and not less than 21 days prior to departure. DOCUMENTATION FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL ALL U.S. citizens MUST present a valid U.S. Passport upon departure from and return to the United States. Non-U.S. citizens should consult their AAA Travel Counselor for appropriate visa requirements.Traveling into Canada: All U.S. citizens 16 years of age and older MUST present a valid U.S. Passport, Passport Card, or Enhanced Driver’s License for travel into Canada. Photocopies are not acceptable. Children under 16 years of age will need to have a current passport, passport card, or original birth certificate with raised seal. If you are traveling with a child under 16 years of age and are not the legal parent, you are required by customs to carry a notarized statement granting permission from the child’s parent to enter Canada. If you are a single or married parent and are traveling as a single parent, you are required by customs to carry a notarized statement granting permission from the child’s other parent to enter Canada. Government-issued photo identification must be match air and cruise reservations. Any passenger without proper proof at boarding may be refused boarding. Non-U.S. citizens should consult their AAA Travel Counselor for appropriate visa requirements. PLEASE BE ADVISED: Proper documentation must be shown upon check-in prior to departure or boarding will be denied and no refunds given. Arrival and departure times are subject to change based on weather, traffic and border conditions. Pick up locations are subject to change based on parking availability. Arrival times are subject to change based on weather, traffic and border conditions. Pricing, inclusions, itinerary and availability are subject to change. AAA Western and Central New York is not responsible for typographical errors on this flyer. LUGGAGE HANDLING: Each traveler will be allowed one checked piece of normal-size luggage for overnight tours. In addition, an overnight case or flight bag may also accompany the passenger. This case must be handled by and in the care of the passenger at all times and cannot be handled in transfers and porterage as regular luggage due to risk of damage. Additional checked luggage may be subject to additional charges or fees. TRANSFERS: Included transfer are only applicable when traveling on specific dates specified by Viking Cruises. Any deviations made to travel dates will require passengers purchase of transfers as an additional cost. NOT INCLUDED: Items of a personal nature and meals not listed on the itinerary are not included in the price of the tour. Airfare is additional unless otherwise noted, when applicable. Please advise AAA of your flight schedule a minimum of 30 days prior to departure. Note: Air add-ons are available on a request basis at an additional charge. Air add-on rates are based on availability and subject to change. The traditional end-of-trip gratuities to your luggage porter are not included and remain optional at the passenger’s discretion and, if extended, should be done on a voluntary, individual basis. For your convenience on cruises, a discretionary hotel and dining charge may be added to your shipboard account on a daily basis (including children). This charge will be shared amongst all those who help provide and support your experience, including the wait staff, stateroom stewards, buffet stewards and others. RULES/REGULATIONS: Rules/regulations are those in effect at publication date of the brochure and are necessarily subject to change. SMOKING REGULATIONS: Please be aware and conscientious of all nonsmoking regulations on board all forms of transportation throughout your travels. RESPONSIBILITY: AAA Western and Central New York acts as sales agents for the airlines, cruise ships, bus lines, hotels, car rental companies, and tour and charter operators who will actually provide the travel services you will enjoy on your vacation or business trip. The names of each of the companies agreeing to provide travel services to you are listed in your individual itinerary, travel vouchers, and tickets. Because we act only as sales agents for these companies and maintain no control over their personnel or operations, only they can be responsible should any aspect of their travel arrangements not be to your satisfaction. Should you have any questions about the services provided to you by these travel service companies, please let us know as soon as possible so that we may assist you in adjusting the problem with them. Moreover, since AAA Western and Central New York obviously will have no control over unforeseen events that may occur during the course of travel, AAA Western and Central New York must disclaim all responsibility and liability for any monetary, physical, or psychological injuries of any nature whatsoever arising from or caused by acts of terrorism, civil strife, disturbance, war, or other upheaval or negligent or criminal act of whatever kind and nature that occurs during your travel. TOUR MEMBERSHIP/PHYSICAL DISABILITIES: Group travel requires a unique blend of adventuresomespirit, physical and mental alertness, and a capacity for accepting situations as they exist—and not necessarily as we would find them at home. If you have health concerns, we suggest you contact your physician to determine the suitability of one of our tours. We regret that we are unable to accommodate all requests for special diets, itinerary variations, wheelchairs, or for individuals who require special assistance. To enjoy your tour to the fullest, you should be in good physical and mental health. Any physical disabilities must be reported to AAA at the time of your reservation. Tour participants who require extraordinary assistance must be accompanied by a helper who is entirely capable and totally responsible for providing the required assistance. This is to help you choose the AAA Vacation that is best for you and to ensure the smoothest and most efficient operation of our tours. For more information or to book, please contact: Barbara Hughes 716-243-6284 • email: [email protected]

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Page 1: European Holiday River Cruises...Western and Central New York, by VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover. CANCELLATION POLICY: Refunds will be made in the original form of

Holiday River CruisesEuropean

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

A Viking holiday river cruise is pure magic! Explore the lands where our most cherished holiday traditions began

and treat yourself to a true European Christmas. You’ll enjoy exuberantly decorated Christmas markets nestled in charming cities, cobblestone

streets illuminated by holiday lights, hand-carved toys and ornaments, spicy glühwein and aromatic gingerbread, and so much more.

Come join us as we celebrate an Old-World Christmas on the Danube or Rhine.

PAYMENT: Payments may be paid by a personal check or bank check made payable to AAA Western and Central New York, by VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Refunds will be made in the original form of payment. No refunds will be made for “no-shows” or unused portions of the tour. Written notice of cancellation needs to be received by one of the deadlines below to receive the refund for that time period. The cancellation fee is the percentage plus any non-recoverable payments made to hotels, airlines and sightseeing tour operators, etc. Fees are as follows:

Cancellation charges prior to departure are: (per person)

Date of Deposit - April 15, 2022 $100 cancellation fee

April 16, 2022 - May 15, 2022 20% of full fare

May 16, 2022 - June 4, 2022 35% of full fare

June 5, 2022 - June 24, 2022 50% of full fare

June 25, 2022 - July 14, 2022 75% of full fare

July 15, 2022 - Date of Departure 100% of full fare

Please refer to Viking's terms & conditions for further details.www.vikingcruises.com/terms-conditions/index.html

TRIP PROTECTION: AAA recommends the purchase of Allianz Global Assistance products to protect your trip investment. Please read the travel protection brochure for a description of the travel insurance benefits and assistance services offered. These brochures are available at all AAA Travel Centers and may be completed in person or by phone with an AAA Travel Consultant.

SINGLE OCCUPANCY: If a single room must be assigned for any reason, even at the last moment or while on tour, the single room supplement, or prorate thereof, must be collected since hotels and cruise lines make no allowances.

MINIMUM NUMBER REQUIRED TO OPERATE TOUR: Should the minimum number of passengers required to operate the tour not be met, AAA Western and Central New York has the right to cancel the tour. In this case, any monies collected from passengers would be refunded.

PRICING: Because of inflation, fuel surcharges and airline deregulation, all prices published for tours including airfare must be considered as estimates and subject to change. Final costs will be advised as early as feasible and not less than 21 days prior to departure.

DOCUMENTATION FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL ALL U.S. citizens MUST present a valid U.S. Passport upon departure from and return to the United States. Non-U.S. citizens should consult their AAA Travel Counselor for appropriate visa requirements. Traveling into Canada: All U.S. citizens 16 years of age and older MUST present a valid U.S. Passport, Passport Card, or Enhanced Driver’s License for travel into Canada. Photocopies are not acceptable. Children under 16 years of age will need to have a current passport, passport card, or original birth certificate with raised seal. If you are traveling with a child under 16 years of age and are not the legal parent, you are required by customs to carry a notarized statement granting permission from the child’s parent to enter Canada. If you are a single or married parent and are traveling as a single parent, you are required by customs to carry a notarized statement granting permission from the child’s other parent to enter Canada. Government-issued photo identification must be match air and cruise reservations. Any passenger without proper proof at boarding may be refused boarding. Non-U.S. citizens should consult their AAA Travel Counselor for appropriate visa requirements.

PLEASE BE ADVISED: Proper documentation must be shown upon check-in prior to departure or boarding will be denied and no refunds given. Arrival and departure times are subject to change based on weather, traffic and border conditions. Pick up locations are subject to change based on parking availability. Arrival times are subject to change based on weather, traffic and border

conditions. Pricing, inclusions, itinerary and availability are subject to change. AAA Western and Central New York is not responsible for typographical errors on this flyer.

LUGGAGE HANDLING: Each traveler will be allowed one checked piece of normal-size luggage for overnight tours. In addition, an overnight case or flight bag may also accompany the passenger. This case must be handled by and in the care of the passenger at all times and cannot be handled in transfers and porterage as regular luggage due to risk of damage. Additional checked luggage may be subject to additional charges or fees.TRANSFERS: Included transfer are only applicable when traveling on specific dates specified by Viking Cruises. Any deviations made to travel dates will require passengers purchase of transfers as an additional cost.

NOT INCLUDED: Items of a personal nature and meals not listed on the itinerary are not included in the price of the tour. Airfare is additional unless otherwise noted, when applicable. Please advise AAA of your flight schedule a minimum of 30 days prior to departure. Note: Air add-ons are available on a request basis at an additional charge. Air add-on rates are based on availability and subject to change. The traditional end-of-trip gratuities to your luggage porter are not included and remain optional at the passenger’s discretion and, if extended, should be done on a voluntary, individual basis. For your convenience on cruises, a discretionary hotel and dining charge may be added to your shipboard account on a daily basis (including children). This charge will be shared amongst all those who help provide and support your experience, including the wait staff, stateroom stewards, buffet stewards and others.

RULES/REGULATIONS: Rules/regulations are those in effect at publication date of the brochure and are necessarily subject to change.

SMOKING REGULATIONS: Please be aware and conscientious of all nonsmoking regulations on board all forms of transportation throughout your travels.

RESPONSIBILITY: AAA Western and Central New York acts as sales agents for the airlines, cruise ships, bus lines, hotels, car rental companies, and tour and charter operators who will actually provide the travel services you will enjoy on your vacation or business trip. The names of each of the companies agreeing to provide travel services to you are listed in your individual itinerary, travel vouchers, and tickets. Because we act only as sales agents for these companies and maintain no control over their personnel or operations, only they can be responsible should any aspect of their travel arrangements not be to your satisfaction. Should you have any questions about the services provided to you by these travel service companies, please let us know as soon as possible so that we may assist you in adjusting the problem with them. Moreover, since AAA Western and Central New York obviously will have no control over unforeseen events that may occur during the course of travel, AAA Western and Central New York must disclaim all responsibility and liability for any monetary, physical, or psychological injuries of any nature whatsoever arising from or caused by acts of terrorism, civil strife, disturbance, war, or other upheaval or negligent or criminal act of whatever kind and nature that occurs during your travel.

TOUR MEMBERSHIP/PHYSICAL DISABILITIES: Group travel requires a unique blend of adventuresomespirit, physical and mental alertness, and a capacity for accepting situations as they exist—and not necessarily as we would find them at home. If you have health concerns, we suggest you contact your physician to determine the suitability of one of our tours. We regret that we are unable to accommodate all requests for special diets, itinerary variations, wheelchairs, or for individuals who require special assistance. To enjoy your tour to the fullest, you should be in good physical and mental health. Any physical disabilities must be reported to AAA at the time of your reservation. Tour participants who require extraordinary assistance must be accompanied by a helper who is entirely capable and totally responsible for providing the required assistance. This is to help you choose the AAA Vacation that is best for you and to ensure the smoothest and most efficient operation of our tours.

For more information or to book, please contact: Barbara Hughes716-243-6284 • email: [email protected]

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Barbara Hughes716-243-6284 email: [email protected]

Trip Inclusions:• Cruise accommodations as selected • One complimentary shore excursion in

every port of call• Visits to UNESCO Sites• Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances• All meals onboard • Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard

lunch & dinner• 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water• Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)• Port taxes & fees• Ground transfers (included with Viking Air purchase)

Pricing:ROMANTIC DANUBE

Standard Stateroom ........................from $2499French Balcony Stateroom .............from $2999Veranda Stateroom .........................from $3399Veranda Suite ................................ from $4699RHINE GETAWAY

Standard Stateroom ........................from $2399French Balcony Stateroom ............. from $2799Veranda Stateroom ........................from $2999Veranda Suite .................................from $4799

A $750 per person deposit is required at time of booking (per cruise departure). Rates listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and are cruise-only per selected itinerary.

Airfare available upon request – ask for details.

Combine both sailings and SAVE $250 per person!

Pre or Post Tour Option:MUNICH & BASEL December 4-6, 2022 • 1 night hotel accommodations in Munich – 4 star hotel• 1 night hotel accommodations in Basel – 4 star hotel • Free time to explore Munich and Basel local Christmas Markets• Panoramic tour in Munich & Basel• Applicable ship/hotel/airport transfers• All applicable taxes

Per Person: ...................................................$525Rates are based on double occupancy per person

For more information or to book, contact:

Romantic Danube November 26 - December 4, 20223 Countries – 5 Guided Tours Hungary, Austria, GermanyAboard the Viking Jarl

Saturday, November 26, 2022 – Depart the United StatesDepart your hometown and take an overnight flight across the Atlantic. Enjoy in-flight entertainment and meal service as you travel to start your vacation.

Sunday, November 27, 2022 – Budapest, HungaryWelcome to Budapest, capital of Hungary. Transfer to your ship from the airport. After boarding, the afternoon is yours to relax or do a bit of exploring. Tonight, return to your ship for a traditional Hungarian dinner. (Dinner)

Monday, November 28, 2022 – Budapest, HungaryYour morning begins with a panoramic tour of the Pest side of the city. Journey along Andrássy Avenue and see the 19th- and 20th-century mansions, National Opera House, Parliament Building and Chain Bridge. Drive through Heroes’ Square and learn more about Hungarian history, then cross the Danube to Buda’s Castle District. Visit Matthias Church and enjoy brilliant views of the Danube and the beautiful Hungarian Parliament building from Fishermen’s Bastion. Enjoy a midafternoon Viennese coffee workshop, complete with apple strudel. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Tuesday, November 29, 2022 – Vienna, AustriaToday we tour the Austrian capital of Vienna. Ride along the Ringstrasse, which replaced the city walls in the mid-19th century. See some of the city’s baroque architecture, including the world-famous Opera House, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and Hofburg Palace. The rest of the day is yours to further explore. You may choose to join us for an optional excursion to visit Schönbrunn Palace, erected in 1778 and admired as the “Versailles of Vienna.” This evening, you might celebrate the bottling of this year’s wine vintage among the locals at a high-spirited optional Heurigen dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Wednesday, November 30, 200 – Vienna, AustriaToday, spend time exploring Vienna. You may choose to join one of the many optional excursions, including a panoramic tour of Vienna or an all-day optional excursion to the Slovakian capital of Bratislava, filled with lovingly restored baroque city palaces and leafy squares. This evening, enjoy dinner on your own or on board, after which you may choose to join us for a Mozart & Strauss concert. We are docked here overnight. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Thursday, December 1, 2022 – Krems, AustriaAfter breakfast, disembark in Krems and set off for Göttweig, a working Benedictine abbey that owns many of the vineyards along the Danube. See the splendid ceiling fresco in its imperial stairwell, one of the largest in the world. Visit the abbey church, a masterpiece of baroque architecture. Afterward, rejoin your ship and cruise leisurely through the captivating Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Taste some local Austrian specialties during lunch on board, taking in views of attractive towns and castle ruins along the way. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Friday, December 2, 2022 – Passau, GermanyArrive this morning in Passau, at the confluence of the Inn, Ilz and Danube Rivers. Your guided walk along the town’s narrow streets takes you through Old Town and past traditional patrician houses. See the New Bishop’s Residence and view the impressive baroque St. Stephen’s

Cathedral. Enjoy lunch on board your ship, then return to the city for further exploration on your own before departing. Alternately, you may prefer an optional excursion to a local farm to join a festive Bavarian party, experiencing traditional German music and food and tasting locally brewed beer. Or perhaps a full-day optional excursion to explore glorious Salzburg; visit the Italianate Old Town, see settings from the film The Sound of Music and enjoy lunch at Austria’s oldest restaurant. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Saturday, December 3, 2022 – Regensburg, GermanyAfter breakfast, meet your local guide for a walking tour through the scenic town of Regensburg, considered one of Europe’s best preserved medieval cities. See one of the largest groupings of 13th- and 14th-century church spires, towers and patrician houses north of the Alps. Take time to stroll the streets, shop or visit Germany’s oldest restaurant, the Alte Würstküche. Today you may choose to take a full-day optional excursion – choose a tour to Munich to see the highlights of the grand city, or an excursion to Nuremberg, one of Germany's most renowned and intriguing cities. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Sunday, December 4, 2022 – Regensburg, GermanyAfter breakfast, disembark and proceed to the airport for your return flight. Or, extend your trip with our extension to Munich and Basel. You may also choose to stay with us for another incredible journey - a Rhine River Getaway, as we enjoy the Christmas Markets throughout Switzerland, Germany, France, and The Netherlands. (Breakfast)

Rhine Getaway December 6 - December 13, 20224 Countries – 6 Guided ToursSwitzerland, Germany, France, The Netherlands Aboard the Viking Signy

Tuesday, December 6, 2022 – Basel, SwitzerlandWelcome to Basel, on the Rhine River in northwest Switzerland. Transfer from the airport or your hotel to the Viking Signy. After boarding, enjoy time on your own getting acquainted with the city. Dinner is served on board. (Dinner)

Wednesday, December 7, 2022 – Breisach, GermanyArrive in Breisach this morning, gateway to the Black Forest. Take a scenic excursion through the area’s renowned mountain landscape, rolling meadows and dense forests. Visit a local workshop to see a cuckoo clock-making demonstration, and learn how Black Forest Cake is made. This afternoon, perhaps join an optional excursion to the quaint Alsatian town of Colmar to discover the storybook charm of its streets lined with medieval, Gothic and Renaissance buildings, or choose an optional excursion that explores Colmar’s World War II history. Dine on board this evening and cruise on through the night. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Thursday, December 8, 2022 – Strasbourg, FranceDisembark this morning for your guided tour of Strasbourg. See the European Parliament and tour the interior of the city’s famed cathedral. Free time allows you to further explore this Alsatian city. Alternately, join our optional excursion into Alsatian wine country for an informative winery tour and tasting. Or, spend your full day exploring culinary Strasbourg on an optional excursion. Return to your ship for dinner and departure. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Friday, December 9, 2022 – Speyer, Germany / Rüdesheim, GermanyThis morning, disembark for an included tour to visit the historic town of Speyer and take in views of the imposing Speyer Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in the 11th century on the site of a former basilica, the building’s design influenced Romanesque architecture for centuries to come. You may choose to disembark for a full-day tour of Heidelberg, the home of Germany’s oldest university, founded in 1386 and visit the beautiful sandstone ruins of imposing Heidelberg Castle and admire the Neckar River Valley. This evening, you can dine on board your ship or choose to experience one of our optional dinners on shore tonight. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Saturday, December 10, 2022 – Koblenz, GermanyToday we sail along the most scenic stretch of the Rhine, where turreted castles and fortresses overlook the river from their hilltop posts. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this part of the Middle Rhine Valley is so beautiful. Arrive in Koblenz and disembark for a tour of 700-year-old Marksburg Castle. You may also join an optional excursion that offers an informative tour of Ehrenbreitstein Fortress; or, choose to journey into Moselle wine country on an optional excursion, stopping for a tour and tasting at a local winery. Later, enjoy some time in this charming town at the confluence of the Moselle and Rhine Rivers. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Sunday, December 11, 2022 – Cologne, GermanyThis morning tour Cologne, Germany’s fourth largest city. Stroll through Old Town past St. Martin’s Church and see the Dom, Germany’s largest cathedral and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend free time enjoying Cologne’s atmospheric waterfront, or perhaps join an optional excursion on which you ascend to the Dom’s roof for up-close views of the cathedral’s architecture and bird’s-eye vistas of Cologne. Alternately, you may set off on an optional excursion to explore Cologne’s spirited beer culture, sampling Kölsch, a light, crisp beer brewed only in Cologne, and enjoying a brauhaus dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Monday, December 12, 2022 – Kinderdijk, The NetherlandsAdmire scenic views and enjoy a morning of enjoyable Dutch diversions: sample Dutch cheeses and jenever, a distilled juniper liquor, and take in a culturally enriching presentation on the Dutch Golden Age. This afternoon, your ship arrives in Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy an afternoon tour of this ingenious network of windmills and other flood management devices. Board your ship for departure and dinner, with an arrival in Amsterdam around midnight. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Tuesday, December 13, 2022 – Amsterdam, The NetherlandsAfter breakfast, disembark and proceed to the airport for your return flight home with wonderful memories of your visits to the amazing European Christmas Markets. (Breakfast)

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