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Danube Delights River Cruise during Oktoberfest Germany • Austria • Slovakia • Hungary Tour Dates: September 24 - October 4, 2020 11 DAY RIVER CRUISE HOLIDAY Including two nights in Munich, Germany

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Danube Delights River Cruise during Oktoberfest

Germany • Austria • Slovakia • Hungary

Tour Dates: September 24 - October 4, 2020

11 DAY RIVER CRUISE HOLIDAYIncluding two nights in Munich, Germany

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Danube Delights River Cruise during Oktoberfest11 Days • 22 Meals Begin your adventure with an includedtwo-night stay in Munich, Germany, during Oktoberfest.Embark a luxurious Emerald Waterways Star-Ship inNuremberg and begin a relaxing seven-night cruise alongthe Blue Danube River. Visit iconic and picturesque ports ofcall, sample incredible cuisine onboard and absorb the localculture as you cruise through four countries.

DAY 1 – Depart the USA Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Munich, Germany, capitalof Bavaria.

DAY 2 – Munich, GermanyUpon arrival in Munich at the airport, you will be met by a localrepresentative and assisted with the transfer to the hotel. Theremainder of the day and evening are at leisure to begin exploringand attend the Oktoberfest activities.

DAY 3 – MunichAfter breakfast, an included panoramic tour showcases the formerOlympic site, Nymphenburg Palace, Maximilianstrasse and theParliament, the National Theater and Munich’s Residenz. During awalking tour, stroll through Marienplatz Square and see the famousGlockenspiel. After the tour, the remainder of your time in Munich isat leisure. Meal: B

DAY 4 – Munich to Nuremberg, GermanyAfter breakfast, depart Munich by motorcoach for Nuremberg. Aftera brief orientation tour of Nuremberg, board your EmeraldWaterways vessel, home for the next seven nights. Meals: B, D

DAY 5 – Regensburg, Germany This morning takes you through the final stretch of the fascinatingMain–Danube Canal to Regensburg, one of Germany’s best preservedmedieval cities. On a guided walking tour, see one of the oldestbridges crossing the Danube and see the city’s architecturalhighlights including the Old Town Hall. Meals: B, L, D

EmeraldPLUS: Traditional Bavarian Band onboard.

DAY 6 – Passau, Germany to Linz, AustriaCobblestone streets and graceful arcades welcome you in thebeautiful city of Passau. On this morning’s walking tour, stroll

EXCEPTIONAL INCLUSIONSE 22 Meals (9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 7 dinners)E Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Cruises & ToursE Visit four countriesE Two-night hotel stay and touring in Munich, GermanyE Seven-nights in a suite or stateroom of your choice onboard the vesselE All gratuities includedE First-class service by an English-speaking crewE Shore excursions with English-speaking local guidesE Personal listening device for excursionsE All meals included onboard with a variety of international cuisineE Complimentary regional wines, beer and soft drinks accompany onboard lunches and dinnersE New onboard Activity Manager will support all EmeraldACTIVE excursions and host daily onboard wellness activities, games, classes and evening entertainmentE Complimentary bottled water in your stateroomE Complimentary WiFi onboardE Complimentary bicycles onboard for use ashoreE All port charges includedE $55 in Mayflower Money

Enjoy free time in Munich to experience the fun and festivities of Oktoberfest

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CRUISE AND HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONSDays Two and Three – Hotel Eurostars Book, or similar, Munich, GermanyDays Four through Ten – aboard an Emerald Waterways Star-Ship

Post-cruise hotel stay available in Budapest. Call for details.

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through the old town’s narrow alleyways and see the hilltopOberhaus Fortress from the town below. Visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral,a wonderful example of Baroque architecture and home to Europe’slargest church organ with more than 17,000 pipes. The afternoon isspent cruising along the Danube River to Linz, where the Salzburgexcursion guests re-embark. Meals: B, L, D

DiscoverMORE: Tour to Salzburg (extra expense)***Please note, you can only choose either the included tour of Passau OR the DiscoverMORE option, as both tours operate at the same time.

DAY 7 – Melk to Dürnstein Situated within Austria’s wine–growing region, Melk is home to animposing 900–year old Benedictine Abbey featuring Austria’s finestItalian baroque architecture, with ornate gold-leaf walls, a 640ftImperial Corridor and fresco ceilings. After visiting the Abbey, cruisealong the Danube for a scenic journey through the picturesquelandscape of the Wachau Valley en-route to Dürnstein. One of themost enchanting villages of the Wachau wine region, Dürnstein is alsohome to the ruins of the castle where Richard the Lionheart wasimprisoned. Meals: B, L, D

EmeraldACTIVE: A guided biking tour along the Danube River from Melk to Dürnstein OR a guided hike to Dürnstein Castle

DAY 8 – Vienna, AustriaWelcome to Vienna, the capital of classical music. Today you have achoice of activities: explore Austria’s capital with a drive along theRingstrasse to see the impressive Opera House, Burgtheater andTown Hall, followed by a walking tour through the city center to seeSt. Stephen’s Cathedral and the Hofburg Imperial Palace. OR, if youfeel active, join the guided bike tour of the city. Meals: B, L, D

EmeraldACTIVE: Guided bike tourDiscoverMORE: Exclusive Viennese concert with music from Mozart and Strauss (extra expense)DiscoverMORE: Tastes of Vienna tour (extra expense)

DAY 9 – Bratislava, SlovakiaSet on the crossroads of ancient trade routes in the heart of Europe,Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, embodies various cultures –primarily Celtic, Roman and Slavic. Enjoy a sightseeing tourincluding the enchanting Old City with its Town Hall, MirbachPalace and the Gothic Cathedral of St Martin. This afternoon, ahighlight of the day will be a home-hosted visit where you are treatedto tasty home-made specialties in the home of local Slovakians. Whata unique opportunity to meet the locals and learn about life inSlovakia! Meals: B, L, D

EmeraldACTIVE: Hike to Bratislava castle (this is instead of the city tour)EmeraldPLUS: Home-Hosted Coffee and Cake with Slovakians

DAY 10 – Budapest, HungaryBudapest is Eastern Europe’s liveliest and most cosmopolitan city.Enjoy a guided panoramic tour seeing the city sights including theHungarian Parliament Building, the Buda Castle and the ChainBridge linking Buda and Pest. OR, choose an exciting hike to BudaHill. This evening, enjoy a traditional Hungarian farewell dinner andcomplete the evening with a folk dancing and music performanceonboard. The perfect nightcap is an evening cruise through theharbor, seeing the city illuminated in nighttime splendor. Meals: B, L, D

EmeraldACTIVE: A guided hike to Buda HillEmeraldPLUS: Traditional Hungarian Folklore Show & Budapest Evening CruiseDiscoverMORE: Tour to Szentendre (extra expense)

DAY 11 – Budapest / USAIt’s time to say farewell to the Captain and crew as you depart on thetransfer to the airport for your flight home. Meal: B

Itinerary is subject to change.

Vienna, Austria – for music lovers and lovers of life Budapest’s Parliament building grances the banks of the Danube

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Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) for River Cruises - $429 per person (optional)This nonrefundable fee will provide a refund to you during the instance that you have to cancel yourtrip. The cancellation has to be for a covered reason (see Plan for details on coverage) and we have tobe notified at least one day prior to departure. If you must leave the tour early due to personal illnessor the illness or death of an immediate family member, TPP will provide a refund for any unused servicesafter the departure of the tour. Other benefits include medical expenses for illness and injury, emer-gency transportation, 24 hour hot line and lost or stolen baggage assistance. Return air transportationis included ONLY if your air tickets are purchased through Mayflower Cruises & Tours. Please review thePlan for details on coverage.

Cancellation Charges Without Traveler’s Protection Plan (TPP)• 91 days or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deposit Amount• 90 days to day of departure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100% of the total tour• No refund on unused portions of the tour

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Seven nights accommodations aboard an

Emerald Waterways Star-ShipBuilt: 2014 – 2017 Speed: 15.5 mph Staterooms: 80 Suites: 12 Length: 443 ft. Crew: 47

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2020 DEPARTURE DATE: September 24

Sun Deck with Deck ChairsNavigation BridgeSky BarbecueGolf Putting GreenGames AreaRetractable Glass RoofWalking TrackDaytime Pool & Bar / Evening CinemaThe TerraceHorizon Bar and LoungeElevatorReceptionWellness AreaFitness AreaReflections RestaurantHairdresser

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Grand Balcony Suite210ft2

Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite315ft2

Panorama Balcony Suite180ft2

Emerald Stateroom162ft2

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Emerald Stateroom Riviera $4,674 add $2,989

Panorama Balcony Suite Vista $5,274 add $3,379

Panorama Balcony Suite Horizon $5,524 add $3,539

Grand Balcony Suite Horizon $6,174 N/A

Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite Horizon $6,774 N/A

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