CHRISTMASIN

EUROPEChristmas Markets & Culinary Experiences

Nov 30 - Dec 11, 2019 12 Days - 15 Meals

Excite Experiences2019

7 Countries 9 Culinary Experiences9 Christmas Markets1 Unforgettable Vacation

(The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, France, Austria and Switzerland)

1 of 5

Day 1 - Saturday, November 30Today is your first day on an exciting adventure to Western Europe! Meet your group at Eppley Airport in Omaha for your fl ight to Amsterdam. Enjoy your overnight fl ight as your magical Christmas journey begins. Day 2 - Sunday, December 1Pass through customs and into your first European city! Lunch is included today as you dine at the famous Pannenkoekenhuis Upstairs ! Known for its Dutch pancakes, these amazing eats will have you craving for more! Then, it 's time for a canal boat cruise . Enjoy a cocktail on this breathtaking tour of Amsterdam's famous canals. This evening, you have the option to take in Bols Cocktail & Genever Experience. Otherwise the night is yours to explore this fascinating city and it 's wonderful Christmas Market! (L)

There are many tours to Europe, but nothing like this one of a kind experience!

Tour Price$2850pp (Double Occupancy)$3750pp (Single Occupancy) Flights(You may purchase group air with Excite or you may book your own airfare) Omaha -Philadelphia - AmsterdamZurich - Philadelphia - OmahaFlight Carrier - American Airlines $945pp Round trip (includes one checked bag, one carry-on and one personal item) *Prices are based on Euro as of Jan 26th.  If when final payment is due, the exchange rate has increased more than .03 there will be a surcharge on your final invoice. Trip insurance available through Travelex. Please use location number 27-0165 for our group.www.travelexinsurance.com/quote/

Excite Experiences2019

CHRISTKINDLMARKT...Literally means Christ Child Market or spirit of Christmas. These street markets originated in Germany around 1310 during the Advent season to celebrate Christmas. They have spread worldwide since their origin, but people agree the most spectacular markets are still in Europe!

2 of 5

Day 3 - Monday, December 2Enjoy a short bus ride to Gouda, famous for its cheese! Here, you will enjoy a tour and tasting of a Gouda cheese producer to gain first hand knowledge of the process involved in making this cheese. Then you are off to Bruges, a spectacular Belgian town with canals, cobblestone streets and medieval buildings. Grab lunch as you take in this one of a kind Christmas market along the water. As the afternoon continues, you venture just outside Brussels to Lindamen's Brewery . Here you will experience a tour and tasting of Belgian lambic beer. This beer is brewed much differently than any other beer and aged, in some cases, for over 3 years! Finally you'll check into your Brussels hotel with time for dinner and Brussels' Christmas Market! (B)

Day 4 - Tuesday, December 3This morning, join the group for a Belgian Waffle experience . Enjoy both a sweet and savory waffle while learning about how this delicious snack became a Belgian staple. After waffles, you'l l head east to Val Dieu Abbey ! The Cistercian Abbey « Notre Dame du Val-Dieu » was founded in 1216 by monks in a land known as "the valley of the devil" which they renamed "the valley of God". This beer style was brewed by monks in order to help purify water to drink. This evening you will arrive in Cologne! Once settled in you have an optional "Cologne Walking Brewery Tour" or you can grab a bite to eat and view the Cologne Christmas market! (B) Day 5 - Wednesday, Dec 4Today's trek is along the gorgeous Mosel River Valley. In the most romantic part of the Mosel Valley, where the river curves between two hiking paradises - Eifel and Hunsrück - l ies the old town of Cochem. It 's a sight worth seeing because of its narrow streets and twisty alleys, the lovingly restored half timbered houses and views of the river! Then, you're off to an absolutely fantastic winery tour at Dr. Loosen ! Known for their Riesling, you'l l meet the sommelier and hear all about their aging process and how to best taste all of the amazing flavors of their wine. Your lunch is part of the wine tasting experience! This afternoon is set up for another winery visit with breaktaking views and great wine. (B, L)

Excite Experiences2019

3 of 5

With its old world architecture, torture museum and turrets guarding its gates. You can then imagine a Christmas Market in this setting! Kathe Wohlfahrt has a famous Christmas store located in the town square, right next to the Christmas Market that fi l ls the town's center!

Day 8 - Saturday, Dec 7Nuremberg is a modern German city with a deep history and troubled past. You'll embark on city sightseeing including the site of the Nuremberg Trials! Next, enjoy a lunch featuring little sausages, famous in Nuremberg, oh and they are delicious! Then, it 's off to Regensburg. This city on the Danube river is l inked by an iconic bridge bringing the old town and the new, together! There are four Christmas Markets here, including the famous Thurn & Taxis night market! You'll have time to explore them before ending the night in Munich! (B, L) Tour Includes- 10 Nights hotel accommodations- Motor coach transportation- 15 Meals- 9 Included Excursions- 9 Christmas Markets- Guide Service

Day 6 - Thursday, Dec 5Today is all about exotic Christmas Markets. You'll cross a tiny country off your bucket list as you travel to Luxembourg! Visit Luxembourg City, famed for its fortified medieval old town perched on sheer cliffs. Stroll their Christmas Market and maybe enjoy a piece of their famous meat pie, Judd mat Gaardebounen! Then, your off to Strasbourg, a city of mixed French and German influence. Visit the famous Notre Dame and view its spectacular show! You'll also have time to explore the Christmas market here! Your guide will have a few great suggestions for dinner! (B) Day 7 - Friday, Dec 6If you liked yesterday's medieval city in Luxembourg, you'l l love today! Head east to the famous walled town of Rothenburg. Situated in Bavaria along the "Romantic Road", Rothenburg offers a glimpse into the past.

After a full day exploring Rothenburg, you will continue on to Nuremberg for the night. Relax in the crisp German air, perhaps enjoying a glass of wine with friends as Christmas shoppers stroll by. (B)

Excite Experiences2019

4 of 5

Day 9 - Sunday, Dec 8After a full breakfast, you are off to the classical city of Salzburg! Salzburg is an Austrian city on the border of Germany, with views of the Eastern Alps. The city is divided by the Salzach River, with medieval and baroque buildings of the pedestrian Altstadt (Old City) on its left bank, facing the 19th-century Neustadt (New City) on its right. The Altstadt is the birthplace of famed composer Mozart. You're in for a real treat today as you partake in an authentic Apple Strudel and Christmas Cookie making class ! You'll also enjoy a fantastic lunch while making your Strudel! Explore their spectacular Christmas Market, take in Mozart's museum, or spend the day people watching while enjoying a warm latte! (B, L) Day 10 - Monday, Dec 9A trip to Germany wouldn't be complete without a visit to the most famous fairytale castle in the world! As you make your way to Fussen you'll have the option to tour the family home of Crown Prince Maximilian and future King Ludwig II . Start in the vil lage and make your way to Hohenschwangau Castle in the morning. Then, cross Mary's bridge to the Famous Neuschwanstein Castle. This is the castle Walt Disney used as the inspiration for Cinderella's castle. If you prefer not to visit the castles, you have the day to enjoy Fussen. A wonderful bavarian vil lage full of shops and restaurants. Spend the day at leisure! (B) Day 11 - Tuesday, Dec 10Breakfast starts your morning off on the right foot before heading to one of the best Swiss Christmas markets. You'll set out for Stein am Rhein, a beautiful vil lage near the Alps! Stein am Rhein sits at the point where Lake Constance meets the Rhine River. Famous for its well-preserved Old Town featuring painted facades and half-timbered houses, Stein am Rhein is a l ively and very charming small town that is well-worth a visit at Christmas time. Then, it 's off to Zurich! This lavish Swiss city will be our last stop on tour. Tonight enjoy a farewell dinner with the group followed by free time to take in one last market. (B,D) Day 12 - Wednesday, Dec 11Today, enjoy your last breakfast in the european air before heading to the airport. Your mid morning flight from Zurich will have you back to your home before the day is over. This will be a trip to remember for a l ifetime! (B)

**This tour requires significant walking and uneven terrain.  Please consider this when booking your tour. **Valid Passport Required

HOTELS10- Nights Hotel Accommodations

5 of 5

Hotel Ibis AmsterdamAmsterdamDec 1 - 2

Motel OneBrusselsDec 2-3

Holiday Inn ExpressCologneDec 3-4

Hotel MoselbluemchenBernkastel-KuesDec 4-5

Hotel NovotelStrasbourgDec 5-6

Hotel NovotelNuremberg Dec 6-7

Hotel Drei LowenMunichDec 7-8

Imlauer Hotel Pitter SalzburgDec 8-9

Luitpoldpark HotelFussenDec 9-10

Motel OneZurichDec 10 - 11

TOUR: Europe at Christmastime, DEPARTURE DATE: Nov 30 – Dec 11, 2019

AVAILABLE PREPAID OPTIONS

Personalize your tour by adding an optional activity below. Our recommended options have been carefully chosen to help enhance your experience. Complete the provided Prepaid Options Form to reserve your option.Availability is limited and reservations are on a first come, first served basis.

Balance will be billed with final tour total approximately 2 months before departure. Prices are subject to change. Must be 18 years or older to attend brewery tours.

PASSENGERS NAME: (Please submit a separate form for each passenger)

First:___________________ Middle:______________ Last:______________________ Suffix:____ (Please print EXACTLY as it appears on Passport)

Nickname:_____________ Options

Price Per Person

____ Bols Cocktail & Genever Experience - $21pp Sunday Dec 1st Your best hour in Amsterdam! Feel, taste, smell and discover which secrets hide behind the best cocktail. During this interactive cocktail and genever experience in The House of Bols you will find out everything there is to know about how genever conquered the world during the Golden Age. After the tour you can enjoy a delicious cocktail in the revolutionary Mirror bar! ____ Cologne Walking Brewery Tour “The Kolsch Guys” - $34pp Tuesday Dec 3rd The best beer tour in town will bring you to four traditional pubs in Cologne’s old town or southern old town. During this guided tour you will taste four different kinds of Kölsch and learn not only about Cologne’s unique beer culture, but also why people in Cologne are a bit “different”. ____ Hohenschwangau Castle & Neuschwanstein Castle Tour - $30pp Monday Dec 9th The Kings pass allows you access to both Hohenschwangau & Neischwanstein Castles! Visit the home of the royal family as they watched their beautiful castle be built high above the tree line! Once arriving on castle grounds, make your way on walking paths to both castles. These tours require significant walking so please keep that in mind when booking this excursion. Turn in completed form to: Excite Inc PO Box 751 Bellevue NE 68005

TOUR: Europe at Christmastime, DEPARTURE DATE: Nov 30 – Dec 11, 2019

AVAILABLE PREPAID OPTIONS

Personalize your tour by adding an optional activity below. Our recommended options have been carefully chosen to help enhance your experience. Complete the provided Prepaid Options Form to reserve your option.Availability is limited and reservations are on a first come, first served basis.

Balance will be billed with final tour total approximately 2 months before departure. Prices are subject to change. Must be 18 years or older to attend brewery tours.

PASSENGERS NAME: (Please submit a separate form for each passenger)

First:___________________ Middle:______________ Last:______________________ Suffix:____ (Please print EXACTLY as it appears on Passport)

Nickname:_____________ Options

Price Per Person

____ Bols Cocktail & Genever Experience - $21pp Sunday Dec 1st Your best hour in Amsterdam! Feel, taste, smell and discover which secrets hide behind the best cocktail. During this interactive cocktail and genever experience in The House of Bols you will find out everything there is to know about how genever conquered the world during the Golden Age. After the tour you can enjoy a delicious cocktail in the revolutionary Mirror bar! ____ Cologne Walking Brewery Tour “The Kolsch Guys” - $34pp Tuesday Dec 3rd The best beer tour in town will bring you to four traditional pubs in Cologne’s old town or southern old town. During this guided tour you will taste four different kinds of Kölsch and learn not only about Cologne’s unique beer culture, but also why people in Cologne are a bit “different”. ____ Hohenschwangau Castle & Neuschwanstein Castle Tour - $30pp Monday Dec 9th The Kings pass allows you access to both Hohenschwangau & Neischwanstein Castles! Visit the home of the royal family as they watched their beautiful castle be built high above the tree line! Once arriving on castle grounds, make your way on walking paths to both castles. These tours require significant walking so please keep that in mind when booking this excursion. Turn in completed form to: Excite Inc PO Box 751 Bellevue NE 68005

For Reservations Contact: JJ or Cindy (402)293-9282 email: info@excitemytravel.com Excite Experiences, PO Box 751, BELLEVUE, NE 68005

A deposit of $250 per person is due upon reservation. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. Reservations made after the deposit due date of April 9th, 2019 are based upon availability. Final payment due by September 01, 2019. Deposits are refundable up until Sept 01, 2019.YOUR INFORMATION:

Clearly print your full name (first/middle/last) as it appears on your government issued travel documentation.IMPORTANT: In order to avoid any unnecessary change fees, it is imperative that all guest names are entered correctly from the start. The information below must be the legal name and be 100% identical to the ID being used to travel <passport/driver’s license> including middle names or suffixes.

First:______________________Middle:______________________Last:___________________________________

Nickname:_________________________Gender: ( ) Male ( ) Female Date of Birth:_________________________

Address:____________________________________City:___________________St:___________Zip:___________

Phone:( )____________________ Cell:( ) __________________ Email:_________________________________

Passport #: ____________________Exp Date:(month/day/year)______________Date of Issue;_________________

City, State, Country of Issuance: _________________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact (not traveling with you): name:________________________phone:____________________

ROOMING WITH:First:__________________Middle:______________ Last:_______________________________

AIR GATEWAY: Departure airport for this tour:Air Seat Request: ( ) Aisle ( ) Window ( ) Next To Traveling CompanionExcite cannot guarantee your seat preference. If you have not purchased air through Excite and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at our pre-scheduled times. Please be advised, when travelling as part of a group, many airlines do not provide seat assignments. Preferred seating may be available for an additional charge.

“Federal law forbids carriage of hazardous materials such as aerosols, fireworks, lithium batteries & flammable liquids aboard the aircraft in your checked or carry-onbaggage. A violation can result in 5 years’ imprisonment and penalties of $250,000 or more. Details on prohibited items may be found on TSA’s “prohibited items” web page: http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/prohibited-items.”

I understand and accept the cancellation policy, terms and conditions. See http://www.excitemytravel.com/ for full terms and conditions of your purchase.Important Conditions: Your price is subject to increase prior to the time you make full payment. Your price is not subject to increase after you make full payment, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees, or airfare.

For Reservations Contact: JJ or Cindy (402)293-9282 email: info@excitemytravel.com Excite Experiences, PO Box 751, BELLEVUE, NE 68005

A deposit of $250 per person is due upon reservation. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. Reservations made after the deposit due date of April 9th, 2019 are based upon availability. Final payment due by September 01, 2019. Deposits are refundable up until Sept 01, 2019.YOUR INFORMATION:

Clearly print your full name (first/middle/last) as it appears on your government issued travel documentation.IMPORTANT: In order to avoid any unnecessary change fees, it is imperative that all guest names are entered correctly from the start. The information below must be the legal name and be 100% identical to the ID being used to travel <passport/driver’s license> including middle names or suffixes.

First:______________________Middle:______________________Last:___________________________________

Nickname:_________________________Gender: ( ) Male ( ) Female Date of Birth:_________________________

Address:____________________________________City:___________________St:___________Zip:___________

Phone:( )____________________ Cell:( ) __________________ Email:_________________________________

Passport #: ____________________Exp Date:(month/day/year)______________Date of Issue;_________________

City, State, Country of Issuance: _________________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact (not traveling with you): name:________________________phone:____________________

ROOMING WITH:First:__________________Middle:______________ Last:_______________________________

AIR GATEWAY: Departure airport for this tour:Air Seat Request: ( ) Aisle ( ) Window ( ) Next To Traveling CompanionExcite cannot guarantee your seat preference. If you have not purchased air through Excite and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at our pre-scheduled times. Please be advised, when travelling as part of a group, many airlines do not provide seat assignments. Preferred seating may be available for an additional charge.

“Federal law forbids carriage of hazardous materials such as aerosols, fireworks, lithium batteries & flammable liquids aboard the aircraft in your checked or carry-onbaggage. A violation can result in 5 years’ imprisonment and penalties of $250,000 or more. Details on prohibited items may be found on TSA’s “prohibited items” web page: http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/prohibited-items.”

I understand and accept the cancellation policy, terms and conditions. See http://www.excitemytravel.com/ for full terms and conditions of your purchase.Important Conditions: Your price is subject to increase prior to the time you make full payment. Your price is not subject to increase after you make full payment, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees, or airfare.

Any person reserving or purchasing any Excite, Inc. product published in a brochure, online or by RFP accepts the condition that Excite Inc. reserves to itself the exclusive right to change or cancel itineraries, hotels, and other experience components whenever it is deemed necessary. If this occurs, every effort will be made to offer alternate dates and/or programs.

Published times on itineraries are as accurate as possible but subject to change due to traffic, weather, mechanical and any other conditions beyond Excite’s control that prevent Excite Experiences from operating as scheduled. Excite Inc. expressly disclaims any liability for any damages that may be incurred for any changes, cancellations or delays on any itinerary on any Excite Experience.

All rates published are per person as indicated and are based on double occupancy when only one rate is shown. Reservations will be accepted subject to availability at the time of a request and will be considered confirmed only upon receipt of a minimum deposit or payment in full. Child land rates are available and are valid for ages 5-12, sharing a room with two full paying adults.

Excite Inc. does not accept liability in the case of any passenger being denied boarding by any airline carrier due to the carrier’s over-booking of a flight. All cancellation charges, fees and refunds for any experience within this brochure are in effect as of the effective date as indicated below and supersede any other previously printed policies relating to these same charges.

Neither Excite Inc., its affiliated entities and its and their employees, shareholders, officers, directors, successors, agents, and assigns (collectively “Excite”), own or operate any person or entity which is to or does provide goods or services for these trips. Excite Inc. does not maintain control or operate the personnel, equipment, or operations of these suppliers it uses and as such Excite Inc. assumes no responsibility for and cannot be held liable for any personal injury, death, property damage or other loss, accident, delay, inconvenience, or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of (1) any wrongful, negligent, willful or unauthorized acts or omissions on the part of any of the suppliers or other employees or agents, (2) any defect in or failure of any vehicle, equipment, or instrument owned, operated or otherwise used by any of these suppliers, or (3) any wrongful, willful or negligent act or omission on the part of any other party not under the supervision and control of Excite Inc..

Additionally, responsibility is not accepted for losses or expenses due to sickness, lack of appropriate medical facilities or practitioners, weather, strikes, theft or other criminal acts, war, terrorism, computer problems, or other such causes. All services and accommodations are subject to the laws of the country in which they are provided. Excite Inc. reserves the right to make changes in the published itinerary whenever, in their sole judgment, conditions warrant, or if Excite Inc. deems it necessary for the comfort, convenience, or safety of the tour. Excite Inc. reserves the right to withdraw any experience announced. Excite Inc. reserves the right to decline to accept any person as a member of the experience, or to require any participant to withdraw from the experience at any time, when such action is determined by the experience guru to be in the best interests of the health, safety, and general welfare of the experience group or of the individual participant. Neither does Excite Inc. accept liability for any carrier’s cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a non-refundable airline or other ticket to the tour departure city and return or otherwise. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the owner at all times. Participants may be photographed for the promotional purposes of Excite Inc. Payment of the deposit to Excite Inc. constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions.

Pictures & video may be taken pre-travel and during the tour. Excite Inc reserves the right to use these materials to promote Excite Experiences whenever and wherever it deems necessary.

I agree that any dispute concerning, relating, or referring to this contract, the brochure or any other literature concerning my trip, or the trip itself, shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration according to the then existing rules of the American Arbitration Association in the State of Nebraska. Such proceedings will be governed by and in accordance with substantive Nebraska law.

The arbitrator and not any federal, state, or local court or agency shall have exclusive authority to resolve any dispute relating to the interpretation, applicability, enforceability, conscionability, or formation of this contract, including but not limited to any claim that all or any part of this contract is void or voidable.