For more information contact 1 855-444-0161, or visit emeraldwaterways.ca/lgbt

Join us on-board Emerald Waterways’ Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Trans-gender river cruise, the LGBT Danube Explorer. An exciting opportunity to experience the beauty of the Danube on a

seven-night stay on-board an Emerald Star-Ship, complete with a heated indoor pool and evening cinema.

8-DAY LGBT DANUBE EXPLORERJuly 29, 2017 • Budapest to Nuremberg

EXPERIENCE AWARD-WINNING VALUE WITH EUROPE’S MOST DELUXE RIVER CRUISE LINE

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BEST RIVER CRUISE LINEEMERALD WATERWAYS

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Uncover the beauty of the picturesque shorelines that line the way from the Hungarian city of Budapest to the Bavarian city of Nuremburg. With six onshore excursions, including visits to three UNESCO World-Heritage-listed sites and a traditional lunch with a Slovakian family, you will also have the option to book a classical concert in a Viennese palace, as well as an excursion to Salzburg, the home of the Sound of Music.This wonderfully unique adventure offers a diverse insight into many cultures as part of an inclusive community and is sure to be an experience you’ll remember for years to come.

Grand Balcony SuitePoolHorizon Bar/Lounge

EXCEPTIONAL EMERALD VALUEit’s all included in the price✓ Innovative onboard features like a heated

pool with retractable roof and cinema

✓ Boutique hotel style accommodations with spacious cabins and our refreshing open-air balcony system in all our suites

✓ 20 on-board meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners including a Welcome Gala Dinner

✓ FREE Premium Drinks Package^

✓ Complimentary tea & coffee on-board

✓ Complimentary bottled water in your Suite or Stateroom, restocked daily

✓ 6 shore excursions including visits to 3 UNESCO World Heritage Site

✓ 2 EmeraldPLUS activities including a home-hosted afternoon tea with a Slovakian family

✓ 2 Emerald Active activities

✓ A variety of on-board evening entertainment

✓ Excellent service from an English-speaking crew

✓ Knowledgeable local guides at each destination

✓ Complimentary bicycles on board for daily use

✓ Complimentary WiFi on board

✓ All airport transfers to and from the ship on day of embarkation and disembarkation

✓ Port charges & taxes included in the price

✓ Plus we even take care of all gratuities

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Immerse yourself in your own personal exploration of eastern Europe as you visit destinations steeped in history and tradition while enjoying fantastic on-board entertainment and activities.

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BratislavaBratislavaViennaViennaMelkMelk

PassauPassau

RegensburgRegensburg

NurembergNuremberg

BudapestBudapest

KelheimKelheim

HUNGARYHUNGARY

SLOVAKIASLOVAKIA

AUSTRIAAUSTRIA

GERMANYGERMANY

MunichMunich

DürnsteinDürnstein

For more information contact 1 855-444-0161, or visit emeraldwaterways.ca/lgbt

8-DAY LGBT DANUBE EXPLORERJuly 29, 2017 • Budapest to Nuremberg

DAY 1: ARRIVE BUDAPESTWelcome to Budapest! Be met and transferred from the airport your Emerald Waterways Star-Ship where you will be welcomed by your Captain and crew. After boarding, enjoy some time at your leisure to explore Budapest. This evening join your fellow travellers and enjoy a traditional Hungarian welcome dinner complete with folk dancing and music.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

DAY 2: BUDAPESTBudapest is Eastern Europe’s liveliest and most cosmopolitan city. Enjoy a guided tour of the city sights including the Royal Palace of Buda, hilltop castle complex and the Chain Bridge linking Buda and Pest.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

DAY 3: BRATISLAVAThis morning we arrive at the city of Bratislava, capital of the Republic of Slovakia. Enjoy a sightseeing tour including the enchanting Old City with its Town Hall, Mirbach Palace and the Gothic Cathedral of St Martin.

EmeraldPLUS: The highlight will be a home hosted afternoon tea with a local Slovakian family.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

DAY 4: VIENNAToday we explore Austria’s capital beginning with a drive along the Ringstrasse, where we will see Vienna’s world–famous Opera House, Burgtheatre, Spanish Riding School, Town Hall, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the Hofburg Imperial Palace. Then you have free time to

sample the wonderful tastes of Vienna.

Discover More*: You have the chance to an exclusive Viennese concert with music from Mozart and Strauss and/or Schonbrunn Palace tour – please note that guests on this tour will not be able to participate on the included walking tour of Vienna.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

DAY 5: DÜRNSTEIN - MELKIn the morning we arrive in Dürnstein, one of the most enchanting villages of the Wachau wine region. This is the site of the castle where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned after returning from the crusades in the 12th century. Thereafter you drive through the picturesque landscape of this district to the 900-year old Benedictine Abbey of Melk, which features Austria’s finest Italian baroque architecture.

Emerald ACTIVE: Guided bike tour along the Danube River (active fitness level) or a guided hike to Dürnstein Castle (active fitness level recommended – actual hike).

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

DAY 6: PASSAUCobblestone streets and graceful arcades welcome you in this beautiful city. On this afternoon’s walking tour, stroll through the old town’s narrow alleys and see the hilltop Oberhaus Fortress from the town below. Visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral, a wonderful example of Baroque architecture and home to Europe’s largest church organ with more than 17,000 pipes.

Discover More: You have the chance to book a tour to Salzburg, home of The Sound of Music or a tour to

Cesky Krumlov – please note that guests on these tours will not be able to participate on the included walking tour of Passau.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

DAY 7: REGENSBURG - KELHEIM

After breakfast we arrive in magnificent Regensburg. On our guided walking tour you’ll have the chance to see one of the oldest bridges crossing the Danube and see the city’s architectural highlights including the Old Town Hall. You’re Invited: Tonight, enjoy a Bavarian band on board.

Discover More*: You have the chance to book an excursion to a local brauhaus.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

DAY 8: DISEMBARKATION NUREMBERGAfter breakfast, it’s time to farewell your fellow passengers and disembark the ship for your transfer to the airport.

Included meals: breakfast.

*Please note: Discover More optional excursions are bookable on-board at an additional charge.

AWARDS

2015

HIGHLY COMMENDED

BEST NEW SHIP (RIVER)EMERALD DAWN

AWARDS

2015HIG

HLY COMMENDED

BEST RIVER CRUISE LINEEMERALD WATERWAYS

2014Editors’

Picks

AWARDS

2015HIG

HLY COMMENDED

BEST NEW SHIP (RIVER)EMERALD DAWN

AWARDS

2015

HIGHLY COMMENDED

BEST RIVER CRUISE LINEEMERALD WATERWAYSBest New

River Ship

2014Editors’

Picks

RATESCategory ES $3,045

Category E $3,045

Category D $3,120

Category C $3,695

Category B $4,095

Category A $4,195

Category R $4,295

Category P $4,545

Category S $5,045

Category SA $5,845

ITINERARY

Offer terms and conditions: All our cruises are subject to availability. The prices shown are correct at time of going to print (October 2016) with all prices and upgrades per person based on double occupancy (excluding ES single State-room). Please call for single supplements. Supplements apply for upgraded accommodation. ^The FREE Premium Drinks Package does not include Champagne, wine by the bottle and cabin mini-bar. The necessary deposit at the time of booking is $250 CAD per person with full payment required within 90 days of departure. For full terms and conditions, please refer to our 2017 European River Cruise brochure or visit www.emeraldwaterways.ca. Emerald Waterways, Suite 1025, 401 West Georgia St., Vancouver, BC, V6B 5A1. © EMERALD WATERWAYS 2015 | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | BC CONSUMER PROTECTION #40178.AD CODE: ECADR112