April 11-21, 2025 | TULIP TIME / Rhine River Cruise and Swiss Alps – INCLULDING AIRFARE

This is a River Cruise you don’t want to miss!  As I write this, we just returned from our 2024 tour for this exact itinerary and it was UNANIMOUS. Fabulous itinerary. Luxurious river cruiser. Delicious food. Interesting and varied activities.  AND MUCH MORE.  We are excited to do it again in 205.

We will be flying to AMSTERDAM and visiting the incredible Keukenhof Tulip Gardens in the Netherlands. If you’ve never seen them, THIS IS YOUR CHANCE and it is one of nature’s most beautiful displays. It will EXCEED your expectations and it is definitely worth seeing.

And after enjoying Amsterdam, the tulips and other fabulous gardens, we’ll board the beautiful Emerald Star for a fabulous sailing up the Rhine River, one of the most scenic water highways of the world. Important parts of Europe have grown and thrived due to the benefits of this magnificent water way. Webb Tours has teamed up with Emerald to offer this exciting vacation that will take you first to Amsterdam in the Netherlands, where we board our luxury cruiser for an 8 day cruise along the Rhine. The itinerary features charming cities, majestic castles and peaceful scenery as we make our way through Germany, France and into Switzerland.

BUT TO BE INCLUDED, YOU HAVE TO ACT QUICKLY! Cruising the rivers of Europe is very popular and for good reason. Add the tulips in the Nehterlands, and it’s even more popular. Also, riverboats are of course much smaller than cruise ships, welcoming 180 guests instead of several thousand.  And some of the most charming towns and scenery in Europe happen to be on the rivers. For all of these reasons, space is carefully monitored and often sold out 8-9 months before departure.

So COME ABOARD. We are holding guaranteed space with locked in pricing for our group until June 30, 2024. After that date, if there are unsold cabins, the price may increase. So read on. We think you’ll like what you see. We look forward to hosting your journey along the scenic Rhine River.

April 11, 2025 – Depart the USA: Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Amsterdam, the Netherlands

April 12 – Amsterdam, the Netherlands: Welcome to Amsterdam, a fascinating 700-year-old city of picturesque canals, world class museums, theaters and cafés. And this time of year, it is about THE TULIPS. You have heard about them all your life. You have wanted to see them. This is your chance.  Upon arrival, we will be  transferred from the airport to your luxurious Emerald Cruises Star-Ship. Become acquainted with the amenities of your ship, or begin exploring the city. This evening, join your fellow travelers for dinner onboard. Meal: D

April 13 – Amsterdam and Tulip Gardens: We’ll spend a good portion of the day to day going out to the magnificent Kuekenhof Tulip Fields and Gardens. Discover why it’s called the ‘Garden of Europe’ as you admire gorgeous flowers at the peak of tulip season. Colorful displays of tulips, hyacinths, orchids and other flowers stretch as far as the eye can see as you stroll along the perfectly manicured meandering paths. . We’ll enjoy the  countryside (with more tulips) as we make our way back into Amsterdam to the ship. Tonight, enjoy a welcome reception and gala dinner. Meals: B, L, D

April 14 – Cologne, Germany: Cruise along the Rhine River to Cologne. The city is one of Germany’s oldest and famous for its magnificent gothic cathedral – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We’ll visit the Cologne Botanical Gardens with a local expert that will explain the flora and history of the park. Join your local guide for an included walking tour of the city, traversing quaint alleyways, seeing historic monuments, and touching on the historical charms of the Old Town. The tour concludes at the cathedral whose twin spires dominate the skyline.  Meals: B, L, D

April 15 – Koblenz: Cruise to the 2000-year-old town of Koblenz, situated at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers. Enjoy a walking tour of Koblenz seeing the German Corner where the 2 rivers meet, the Church of Our Lady, and visit the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress by cable car on the opposite side of the river. This fortress was part of the Prussian defense against the French in the 19th century and later used as a headquarters for the American military during WWII. This afternoon, sail through the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Rhine Gorge. Pass countless medieval castles and vineyards lining the shores of this section of the river, with photo opportunities around every bend. See the infamous Lorelei statue and Pfalzgrafenstein Castle, built on an island in the middle of the river as a medieval toll station. Meals: B, L, D

April 16 – Ludwigshafen / Schwetzingen:  Relax onboard as the vessel cruises along the Rhine River to Ludwigshafen. Upon arrival travel by coach to visit Schwetzingen Palace, famous for the beauty and harmony of its gardens. Visit the interior of the palace, along with the beautiful gardens, maintained in their original design. Today they remain a cultural heritage site of European significance, and contain more than 100  sculptures scattered throughout the grounds. Alternatively, embark on an active journey to the quaint wellness town of Bad-Dürkheim for a hike through the beautiful vineyards. Meals: B, L, D

April 17 – Kehl / Strasbourg, France: Once docked in Kehl, travel by coach across the river to Strasbourg, the capital of the Alsace region in France. Your guided walking tour includes the Grande Île – the historical city center and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Known for its medieval black and white timber[1]framed buildings, old tanning houses, baroque sandstone buildings, canals and river locks, the city’s star attraction is the cathedral, dominating the main square. But the mosty charming part is called Petit France and it is among the most charming scenes in Europe.  Meals: B, L, D

April 18 – / Breisach, Germany: Experience the ‘tale of two cities’: Breisach, Germany and Neuf-Breisach, France, divided by the Rhine. During the guided visit to these two wonderful gems on the Rhine River, you’ll pass the main sights and attractions, including the UNESCO World Heritage fortress overlooking Neuf-Breisach. Meals: B, L, D

April 19 – Basel, Switzerland – Lucerne: After breakfast, disembark the ship in Basel and begin your Swiss adventure. Depart by coach to Lucerne, a picturesque town surrounded by mountains and meadows. An included walking tour highlights the city’s landmark – the famous 14th-century Chapel Bridge. See the 17th-century Renaissance Town Hall and town squares, all set amongst the beautiful backdrop of the Swiss Alps. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Meal: B

April 20 – Lucerne:  Today you have free time in Lucerne. You can take a boat ride on beautiful Lake Lucurne (they leave every hour near the hotel) or do some shopping. The combination of the lake and the Alps makes this area a must see in Switzerland. This time of year, the tops of the moutain are covered in snow and it is a beautiful site. If the weather is decent, you’ll have an opportunity to go to the top of Mt. Pilatus to take in the incredible views. This evening, get together for a lovely dinner at the hotel. Meals: B, D

April 21 – Lucerne / USA: Bid ‘auf wiedersehen’ to Europe and return home with memories of life enriching experiences from your European adventure and cruise along the Rhine River. Meal: B

Registration Information:

A $400 deposit is required to reserve your space. To make a reservation, simply register online by completing the booking form above. Your deposit will be charged to your credit card. If you prefer, you can call us and we will take your reservation information and credit card details over the phone.  When we receive your reservation, we will email you a receipt confirming that you are registered for the tour.  A letter with instructions, hotel itinerary, flight information (if applicable) and luggage tags will be sent roughly 100 days prior to departure. Your final payment will be due roughly 90 days before departure. You do not need to pay the balance until after you receive that package.  We prefer final payments in the form of a check.  Webb Tours also accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. A 2.5% fee applies to final payments made by credit card to cover a portion of the credit card company fees (which are now around 4%)

Cancellation Penalties

We understand that you may need to cancel your trip for whatever reason. Due to the high demand for river cruises and the rules enforced by our suppliers, the deposit is non refundable once paid.  If it is 95 days or more before departure, all money in excess of the $400 deposit will be refunded.  Here is a summary of the cancellation penalties:

• Up to 91 days before departure:  $400 per person
• 90-31 days before departure: 50% or tour cost
• 30-2 days before departure: 90% or tour cost
• 1 day or less prior to departure: 100% or tour cost

 For airlines, specifically, tickets are generally non refundable when purchased.  However, most airlines will allow the value of the canceled tickets to be reused for future travel, though a penalty may be assessed to reuse the tickets.  

Travel Protection:

In today’s changing travel environment, it is important to protect your travel investment so you can relax and enjoy your trip. Unforeseen events such as flight delays, baggage loss or even sudden sickness or injury could impact your travel plans. For your convenience, we offer Travelex Insurance Services 360° Group Premier Protection Plan to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected.

Premium for this insurance depends on your age and trip cost and is priced as follows:

Trip Cost (per person)        Ages 0-59                 Ages 60-74                      Ages 75+

For coverage details and explanation of benefits, you can view or download the policy by going to  https://policy.travelexinsurance.com/GPZ-1023.

If you are interested in the travel insurance, please contact Webb Tours any time up until final payment for the tour.  You must be medically fit at the time you buy the insurance.  The insurance goes into effect once purchased.

This is intended as a general description of certain types of insurance and services available to qualified customers through the companies of Zurich in North America, provided solely for informational purposes.  Nothing herein should be construed as a solicitation, offer, advice, recommendation, or any other service with regard to any type of insurance product underwritten by individual member companies of Zurich in North America, including Zurich American Insurance Company, 1299 Zurich Way, Schaumburg, IL 60196. Your policy is the contract that specifically and fully describes your coverage, terms and conditions. Travelex Insurance Services Inc. CA Agency license #0D10209. Insurance coverages underwritten by individual member companies of Zurich in North America, including Zurich American Insurance Company (NAIC # 16535).

Insurance includes the following items:

• Trip interruption up to 150% of the cost of the trip (if you have to leave in the middle of the trip)
• Trip interruption – return airfare only – $1,000
• Trip Cancellation – 100% of insured trip cost (up to $20,000)
• Trip delay: $1,000 (minimum delay of 5 hours)
• Missed Connection: $1,000 (with a minimum delay of 3 hours)
• Baggage (for lost luggage): $1,500
• Baggage Delay: $250 (minimum of 12 hour delay)
• Emergency medical: $50,000
• Emergency Dental: $500
• Emergency Medical Evacuation: $250,000 (including $25,000 for escort expenses)
• Accidental death/dismemberment during travel: $10,000

For benefit and rate information, please review the Group Premier product flyer at https://partner.travelexinsurance.com/docs/premier

Unexpected flight cancellations or weather delays:  Webb Tours works diligently to cover all of the details associated with your travel. We make sure that all ground transportation, lodging, local tours, restaurants, specialists, etc, are in place and awaiting our arrival. We ensure that our directors are well prepared to provide you with an experience that exceeds your expectations.  One thing we do NOT control are the airlines. Significant problems can arise on a group tour due to canceled flights, weather delays or missed connections. In the case of a flight cancellation, Webb Tours will do all we can to work with the airline to move people to the next available flights. Any portion of the tour that is missed due to flight delays or cancellations is NOT the financial responsibility of Webb Tours. Refunds will not be given for hotels, ground transportation, activities or meals that are missed due to flight interruptions. This is another good reason to purchase the travel insruance which has a provision for missed connections (see Group Premier product flyer referenced above for details).  Your participation in the tour signifies that you understand and accept this policy.

Register for your tour on line or mail deposit and reservation details to:

WEBB TOURS

2378 Evergreen Avenue

Salt Lake City, UT  84109

Tel. (801) 278-3101

or Toll Free 1-800-658-8519

Or call us and register over the phone.  We hope you can join us.