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1 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College presents Classic Christmas Markets December 4 12, 2014 $ 250 For more information contact Lynda Fisher, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (229) lfisher@abac.edu or dkilgore@abac.edu

9 Days 11 Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners HIGHLIGHTS Black Forest, Strasbourg, Franconia Region, Wurzburg, Nuremberg, Neuschwanstein Castle, Oberammergau Diner s Choice, Munich, Innsbruck, Christmas

2 9 Days 11 Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners HIGHLIGHTS Black Forest, Strasbourg, Franconia Region, Wurzburg, Nuremberg, Neuschwanstein Castle, Oberammergau Diner s Choice, Munich, Innsbruck, Christmas Markets ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1 Overnight Flight Days 2, 3 Days 4, 5 Days 6 8 Maritim Hotel Titisee, Titisee Neustadt Mercure Schweinfurt Maininsel, Schweinfurt Alte Post Hotel, Oberammergau Region On some dates alternate hotels may be used. Day 1: Thursday, December 4, 2014 Overnight Flight Welcome to Collette's holiday program featuring the traditional Christmas markets and historic towns of Central Europe. On this journey you will have time to sip mulled wine and shop for handicrafts in some of the oldest and most famous Christmas markets in Europe. Day 2: Friday, December 5, 2014 Black Forest, Germany - Tour Begins Arrive into Zurich, Switzerland and then travel through the scenic countryside of Germany to the heart of the Black Forest. Here you can relish the peacefulness of the surrounding forested mountains, stroll the village lanes to the local church or shop for authentic handicrafts and woodcarvings. Tonight, enjoy a traditional Black Forest dinner. (D) Day 3: Saturday, December 6, 2014 Black Forest - Strasbourg, France - Black Forest Travel the picturesque valleys of the Black Forest and the vineyard fields of the Alsace to the provincial capital of Strasbourg, France where centuries of Roman, French, German and Alsatian influences blend together to lend this city its unique character. Enjoy a guided tour of the old quarter, "Petite France," featuring the Cathedral of Notre Dame, considered one of the noblest achievements of Western architecture. Time is available to explore the Christmas markets before returning to Germany. (B) Day 4: Sunday, December 7, 2014 Black Forest - Wurzburg - Franconia Depart the Black Forest for the Franconia region of Germany. Your destination is Wurzburg where a guide will lead a leisurely-paced walking tour of the city. This ancient wine town is rich in historic sites, including the magnificent 18th-century residence of the prince-bishops, boasting the largest ceiling fresco in the world, and the ornate Alte Mainbrucke, the oldest bridge on the River Main. You will have time to shop in the lively Christmas market. (B, D) Day 5: Monday, December 8, 2014 Franconia - Nuremberg - Franconia Start your day with a city tour of historic Nuremberg featuring the old town, the 900-year-old ramparts that surround the city, the Imperial Castle, and the Justice Palace, where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in Your city tour concludes with a visit to Nuremberg s Christmas Market, one of the oldest and most famous markets in Germany that dates back to Here you can spend the day sipping Gluwhein and sampling roast sausages. Over 200 wooden stalls have given the Christmas market its name - "Little Town from Wood." Here you can find items like Nuremberg spicy gingerbread, fruit loaves, bakery goods and sweets, Christmas tree angels and toys. (B) Day 6: Tuesday, December 9, 2014 Franconia - Rothenberg - Neuschwanstein Castle - Oberammergau Begin your day with a stop in lovely Rothenberg, one of the most well-preserved medieval walled towns in all of Germany. After some free time in town, you continue on to Oberammergau. En route, make a picture stop at Neuschwanstein Castle, the fairy tale retreat of Ludwig II of Bavaria. Oberammergau is the perfect picture of a Bavarian Alpine village, offering the opportunity to glimpse into the past while experiencing the living history of the region. It is the ideal place to shop for cuckoo clocks, nutcrackers and Hummel figurines. This evening, it s Diner s Choice a Collette Exclusive. Dinner is included and you will choose the

3 BOOK BY 06/04/2014! Double $2,949 *; Single $3,149; Triple $2,919 Regular rates: Double $3,199; Single $3,399; Triple $3,169 Included in Price: Round Trip Air from Tallahassee Municipal, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers, Hometown pick-up and delivery provided for 10 or more passengers. Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $230 per person * All Rates are Per Person and are subject to change 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. Once deposited, you have 7 days to send us written consumer consent or withdraw consent and receive a full refund. (See registration form for consent.) perfect spot from a menu of Oberammergau s local restaurants. (B, D) Day 7: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 Oberammergau - Innsbruck, Austria - Oberammergau Traverse the Bavarian landscape to the Tyrolean town of Innsbruck, nestled in the heart of the mountains. A local guide provides a tour highlighting the city s history, culture and popular attractions including Maria Theresienstrasse, the Hofburg and the Golden Roof. The remainder of the day is at leisure to shop in the many specialty stores and the cozy Christmas market. (B) Day 8: Thursday, December 11, 2014 Oberammergau - Munich - Oberammergau This morning, travel to Munich and enjoy a panoramic tour featuring the Marienplatz, the Glockenspiel and Olympic Park. Enjoy leisure time to independently explore Munich s historic area and the Christmas market. Later, return to Oberammergau where you will have time to stroll about the village, perhaps shopping for the intricate woodcrafts the town is known for. (B, D) Day 9: Friday, December 12, 2014 Oberammergau - Tour Ends (B) $ 250 Experience It! Nuremberg Christmas Market A Christmas market, also known as Christkindlesmarkt, is a street market associated with the celebration of Christmas during the four weeks of Advent. These markets originated in Germany, Austria and the Alsace. The history of Christmas markets goes back to the Middle Ages in the German-speaking part of Europe. The Nuremberg Christmas market, first held in 1628, is one of the oldest Christmas markets in the world. It attracts 2 million visitors annually and has over 250 wooden stalls offering traditional ornaments, gifts, handicrafts and fresh food. Generally held in the town square and adjacent pedestrian zones, the market sells food, drink and seasonal items from open-air stalls, accompanied by traditional singing and dancing. For more information visit

4 Classic Christmas Markets PLEASE NOTE: Book Now rates valid until Jun 04, 2014, valid on air inclusive packages only. To complete your vacation, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing Collette airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times. Due to annual fluctuations on the opening dates of some Christmas Markets and tour scheduling, if one is unavailable on a specific departure, other regional Christmas Markets may be substituted. For your comfort, we recommend bringing walking shoes. Please note that single and triple accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. Due to tour scheduling flights must arrive prior to 4:00 PM. You may require an early morning departure from the hotel on the last day. Return flights should not be booked prior to 10:00 AM. Air passengers will arrive into the Zurich, Switzerland airport and depart from the Munich, Germany airport. All transfers will depart from/return to these airports. This tour includes moderate physical activity. The itinerary blends some longer days with shorter days and more leisure time. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances, up stairs or on uneven walking surfaces should be expected. Air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more traveling on the same flights and dates. RES#: TRAVEL DATE: 12/04/2014 TERRITORY: S9 For Reservations Contact: Lynda Fisher (229) lfisher@abac.edu or dkilgore@abac.edu Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, ABAC 12, 2802 Moore Highway, Tifton, GA First deposit of $250 per person due upon reservation. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. Reservations made after the seat reduction date of 6/26/2014 are based upon availability. Final payment due by 10/5/2014. The waiver insurance fees are fully refundable up to 7/3/2014. YOUR INFORMATION: Clearly print your full name (first/middle/last) as it appears on your government issued travel documentation. First: Middle: Last: Suffix: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: ( ) Cell: ( ) Nickname: Gender: ( ) Male ( ) Female Date of Birth: (month/day/year) / / Passport Number: Date of Issuance: City, State, Country of Issuance: Citizenship: Expiration Date: Emergency Contact: Phone: ( ) ROOMING WITH: First: Middle: Last: Suffix: AIR GATEWAY: Departure airport for this tour: Air Seat Request: ( ) Aisle ( ) Window ( ) Next To Traveling Companion Collette Vacations cannot guarantee your seat preference. If you have not purchased air through Collette Vacations and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at our pre-scheduled times. AIR UPGRADE: I am interested in purchasing an air upgrade to business or first class ( ) Yes ( ) No Are you willing to separate from the group air schedule to accommodate your upgrade request? ( ) Yes ( ) No TRAVEL PROTECTION: ( ) Yes, I wish to purchase travel protection $230 ( ) No, I decline If you choose not to purchase Collette's Waiver Insurance Plan, you will incur penalties for changes and cancellations. Travel Protection Payment is due with first deposit. The waiver insurance fees do not cover any single supplement charges which arise from an individual s traveling companion electing to cancel for any reason prior to departure. In this case, the single supplement will be deducted from the refund of the person who cancels. PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Collette Vacations ( ) Check ( ) Credit Card Waiver/Insurance Amount: $ Deposit Amount: $ Total amount enclosed: $ Cardholder Name: Cardholder Address: Cardholder Phone: Credit Card Number: Expiration Date: Amount charged: $ 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. SIGNATURE REQUIRED for acceptance of the above conditions and agreement to credit card use: Date: I understand and accept Collette Vacations cancellation policy, terms and conditions. If paying by credit card, I agree to pay according to the card issuer agreement. For important reservation information visit You can also find this information on your tour documents.

5 BOOKING NUMBER: DEPARTURE DATE: December 4, Middle Street Pawtucket, RI Phone: Fax: TOUR: Classic Christmas Markets featuring markets in Strasbourg, Wurzburg, Nuremberg, Munich and Innsbruck GROUP NAME: Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Available Options Personalize your tour by adding an optional activity below. Our recommended options have been carefully chosen to help enhance your individual experience. Complete the provided Prepaid Options Form to reserve your options. Availability is limited and reservations are on a first come, first serve basis. Payment must be received no later than 15 days prior to departure. Prices are subject to change. Children under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult. Innsbruck Seefeld Alpine Village $69 USD During your free afternoon in Innsbruck, you may wish to participate in an optional tour to the breathtaking Alpine village of Seefeld. Enjoy stunning views as you travel by train to Seefeld, just a short 45 minutes from Innsbruck. Beautifully situated at 3,600 feet above sea level, this charming Tyrolean town commands breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and countryside. Known as one of the world's great ski resorts, Seefeld offers a relaxed atmosphere in an Alpine setting with miles of trails for walking, lakes, fine shopping, dining possibilities, and pure Alpine fresh air. Warm yourself with a glass of schnapps and enjoy a traditional horse and buggy ride before shopping in some of the quaint village stores. Return to Innsbruck in time for dinner. Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours. Please note a minimum of 15 passengers is required. Transportation is included. PASSENGERS NAME: (Please submit a separate form for each passenger) Salutation: First: Middle: Last: Suffix: Nickname: (Mr., Mrs., Rev.) ( Please print EXACTLY as it appears on Passport) (Jr., Sr.) Price Per Person Option (USD) Seefeld Alpine Village Please make checks payable to Collette Vacations and send to: Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Attn: Lynda Fisher ABAC 12, 2802 Moore Highway Tifton, GA Fax: (229)

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