TRAVEL TO REMEMBER presents EUROPEAN ADVENTURE DRIVE September 17th September 25, 2018

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1 TRAVEL TO REMEMBER presents EUROPEAN ADVENTURE DRIVE September 17th September 25, 2018 Monday, September 17: Depart Indianapolis for flight to Stuttgart Tuesday, September 18: Upon arrival in Stuttgart, you will be transported to the center of town for a tour of the Porsche museum with time for lunch. The Porsche Museum is in the Zuffenhausen district of Stuttgart, Germany, next to the Porsche factory. After lunch we will visit the Porsche factory and see just how these sports cars are manufactured. After our tour, we will check in to the Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin, a five-star hotel in downtown Stuttgart. We will gather for a welcome cocktail in the lobby bar. Dinner is on your own.

2 Wednesday, September 19: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then you will be transported to the Porsche Museum to pick up your pre-reserved vehicle for the next six days. Maybe you prefer the Porsche 911 or perhaps the Boxster? You will be able to reserve your vehicle directly with the Porsche Museum. (Rates vary based on the type of car reserved -- and discounts are available for Porsche Club members). Car rental fees are not included in this package. Over the next six days, you will be on your own as you explore the winding European byways of Germany, Switzerland and Italy. Each day, you will be given the coordinates for that evening's hotel. After breakfast, you will depart and enjoy the stunning countryside as you drive to the next location, stopping along the way at your leisure. Reminder, you are responsible for your car, and speeding tickets in Europe are very expensive. This afternoon, you may want to stop at the Zeppelin Museum in Friedrichshafen. The museum's exhibition offers historic photos, objects, artworks, a movie theatre with a Zeppelin documentary, and -- most importantly a partial life-size replica of the Hindenburg. Or you could choose to visit the world famous Neuschwanstein Castle used by Walt Disney as the model for Cinderella s castles at Disney properties. Tonight you will check into the Steigenberger Hotel located on the banks of beautiful Lake Constance.

3 Thursday, September 20: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Today you can search for quaint villages and beautiful mountain scenery on your drive into Switzerland and on to Lake Lugano in Northern Italy. Stop at a local Swiss Chalet village and take in the pristine lakes and lush meadows. You will enjoy this stunning day of driving. This evening you can enjoy a relaxing evening overlooking Lake Lugano after you check into the Principe Leopoldo Hotel. ( Explore the grounds and hotel since you will be staying here for three nights. You might even want to make an optional reservation at the spa for one of your days at the hotel. Friday, September 21 and Saturday, September 22 Explore the town of Lugano or explore the countryside around the legendary Lake region in Italy. (If it is good enough for George Clooney, you will probably find it a piece of paradise on earth.) Enjoy the restaurants, shopping and touring throughout this region of Europe. On Friday, we will offer an optional trip to the Lamborghini factory in Maranello, Italy. We will travel south by bus to this Italian city. We will have a guided tour of the production lines: an experience in the midst of skillful craftsmanship and advanced technology. Only by seeing this is it possible to understand why these magical Italian sports cars are desired and loved across the whole world. Lunch will be on your own before you join a factory tour of the main plant. In the evening, we return to the stunning Relais and Chateaux Hotel Principe Leopoldo.

4 Sunday, September 23 Today we drive north through the spectacular Black Forest with our destination the city of Baden-Baden. Perhaps on your adventure you may want to stop for a visit at the Black Forest Open Air Museum. This evening, we check into Hotel Belle-Epoque. The 19th century was when Baden-Baden, the town of the healing springs, experienced monarchs and kings relaxing there. Poets, painters and composers described the town in their work.those who were able to visit Baden-Baden were distinguished, and those who were able to afford living there were even more fortunate. In 1870 Duke Ferdinand von Lotzbeck, an entrepreneur and president of the Baden Chamber in Lahr, decided to build a mansion in Baden-Baden. It grew into a grand villa for the Lotzbeck family, who belonged to the finest society of Paris. The estate is situated in the middle of the spa town Baden-Baden in one of the best residential districts. Within a few footsteps, one can reach the Leopoldsplatz, the center and heart of the city, as well as the "Lichtentaler Allee," where monarchs, kings, princes and princesses would stroll. In those days, Baden-Baden was the summer capital of Europe for all the famous of the world for connoisseurs, it still is today. Monday, September 24 After breakfast at the hotel, we begin our drive back to Stuttgart to return our cars at the Porsche Museum. A gourmet dinner at the Christophorus Restaurant located inside the Porsche Museum is planned. This closing trip dinner event will give us a chance to review the past six days and share stories of our driving adventures. After dinner, we will return to the Steigenberger Hotel for our last night Tuesday, September 25 This morning, we will enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then transfer to the Stuttgart Airport for our journey home. Price: The 2018 Porsche Driving Adventure Package price is estimated to be approximately $3900 per person, double occupancy. The trip includes round-trip airfare from Indianapolis, bus transportation in Germany and Italy, seven nights in five-star hotels, all museum admissions, daily breakfasts, opening cocktail party, and two dinners. Single occupancy is available for an additional supplement. The price is subject to change, with final airfares and fluctuations of the Euro exchange rate. The price does NOT include rental and expenses associated with driving the Porsche cars. The rental, fuel, tolls and parking are the responsibility of the driver. Drivers must have a valid U.S. driver s license. An international license is required, and these are available from AAA offices. The rentals are subject to a 2000 Euro deductible for any damages or personal liability. After the deductible, the insurance coverage is full. You will be asked to provide a credit card that will be charged the 2000 Euro deductible, which will be refunded upon your successful return of the vehicle. Currently, based upon current exchange rates, a one-week rental of a Porsche 911 is 2599 Euros or approximately $3100. A one-week rental of a Porsche Boxster is 1899 Euros, or approximately $2250. A Panamera will rent for 2399 Euros, or approximately $2850.

5 Payment Schedule: Deposit of $ per person is due January 31, Payment of $ per person is due March 15, 2018 Balance will be due on May 15, 2018 Payment for auto rental and expenses of the car are payable on arrival in Stuttgart or as they are incurred. Cancellation: Once you have made a payment, If you must cancel before 120 days prior to the trip, you will be entitled to a full refund. Between 120 days and 30 days prior to the trip, you will be entitled to a refund of the total trip cost less the cost of the airline ticket and any non refundable deposits paid to hotels and other vendors. If you cancel less than 30 days prior, there will be no refund. If you cancel after 120 days prior and the airfare has been paid, you may be entitled to an airline credit less the change fee assessed by the airline. Usually you have one year to use the value of the ticket minus the change fee set by the airline, currently at $ There will be an administrative fee of $100 applied to any cancellations. Trip Insurance: It is highly recommended that you consider purchasing trip insurance to protect your cost of the trip in case of a last minute emergency. Once you have placed a deposit for this trip, I will provide you with a brochure that you mght choose to use. Also, you can purchase trip insurance from AAA or another travel vendor. You can purchase trip insurance to cover limited situations or you can purchase insurance that will allow you to cancel for any reason. Prices and various plans are available. Baggage: Most carriers allow for one free checked bag on international flights. You will be charged for a second checked bag. Please check the website for specific prices. You will be allowed a small carry-on and one personal bag. Please be sure you meet the specifications for the carry on bag so you are not surprised with a charge at check in. Note that you will be carrying all of your luggage with you in the automobiles. Please pack accordingly. Selection of Vendors: Travel to Remember, LLC will use the following guidelines for the selection of international and domestic land and air suppliers. All suppliers will be chosen from those recommended by other known and trusted vendors in our industry. We will look for suppliers that have a proven track record for safety and a reputation for being the most experienced local receptive operators. Suppliers will be expected to comply with all local insurance and licensing regulations. Responsibility: Tour Operator acts only as an agent for the various independent suppliers that provide hotel accommodations, transportation, sightseeing, activities, or other services connected with this tour. Such services are subject to the terms and conditions of those suppliers. Tour Operator and their respective employees, agents, representatives, and assigns accept no liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, or any other incident which may be caused by the negligence, defect, default of any company or person in performing the services. Responsibility is not accepted for losses, injury, damages or expenses of any kind due to sickness, weather, strikes, hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts of nature, local laws or other such causes. All services and accommodations are subject to the laws and regulations of the country in which they are provided. Tour Operator is not responsible for any baggage or personal effects of any individual participating in the tours/trips arranged by Tour Operator. Individual travelers are responsible for purchasing a travel insurance policy, if desired, that will cover some of the expenses associated with the loss of luggage or personal effects.

6 EUROPEAN ADVENTURE DRIVE September 17th September 25, 2018 Name(s)_(as they appear on your passport(s) #1 #2 Address City/State Zip Home Phone #1 Cell #2 Cell #1 Date of Birth #2 Date of Birth #1 Passport Number #2 Passport Number #1 Passport Issue Date #2 Passport Issue Date #1 Passport Expiration Date #2 Passport Expiration Date I will be a single traveler.. I would like to have a roommate I would like to reserve a Porsche 911. I would like to reserve a Porsche Boxster I would like to reserve a Panamera I would like to reserve a Cayenne Payment Schedule Checks made out to: Travel to Remember Memo: PORSCHE DRIVE Deposit of $750 per person by January 31, 2018 Second Payment of $1500 per person by March15, 2018 Final Payment of balance tbd May15, 2018 Please print this form and mail with your checks to: Travel to Remember Attn: Bob Zehr 621 Timber Mill Lane Indianapolis, IN rdzehr@traveltoremember.net