The Legendary BlueDanube River Cruise

Hungary • Austria • Germany • the Czech Republic Escorted by Joe & Katherine Satrom

Tour Dates: May 14-24, 2019

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11 DAY RIVER CRUISE HOLIDAYIncluding two nights in

Prague, the Czech Republic

Hosted by: Beverly EverettBismarck – Mandan

Symphony OrchestraMusic Director

Bemidji Symphony Orchestra

Music Director

The Legendary Blue Danube River Cruise11 Days • 22 Meals Experience the Danube River aboard the

MS Emerald Sky on a seven-night cruise through four countries.

Includes two nights in Prague and escorted shore excursions in

six cities with English-speaking guides.

GERMANY

Danube

AUSTRIA

SLOVAKIA

HUNGARY

Salzburg

Melk

Budapest

CZECH REPUBLIC

Prague

Nuremberg

Passau

Regensburg

RVilshofen

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Bratislava

Brandstatt Dürnstein

Vienna

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CRUISE AND HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONSDays Two through Eight – Aboard the MS Emerald SkyDays Nine and Ten – Hotel Esplanade, Prague, Czech Republic

See Mirbach Palace in Bratislava, Slovakia Vienna, Austria – for music lovers and lovers of life

Overnight

Cruise Overnights

Start City

End City

Visit

Tour Route

Cruise Route

Optional Tour

INCLUDED FEATURES• 22 Meals (7 dinners, 6 lunches, and 9 breakfasts)• Airport transfers on tour dates when air is providedby Mayflower Tours

• International Cruise Director and Mayflower Toursexpert staff onboard

• Experience the Danube River aboard the beautifulMS Emerald Sky

• Once onboard, unpack just once in your river viewstateroom

• Visit five countries on this holiday while cruising thebest of the Danube River

• Included shore excursions escorted by local, English- speaking guides in Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Melk, Regensburg and Nuremberg

• All meals included onboard featuring local andinternational specialties

• Four course lunches and dinners onboard, served with complimentary regional wines, beer and soft drinks

• Afternoon tea time and late evening snacks served daily in the lounge

• Complimentary WiFi onboard• All gratuities included for ship’s crew• Spacious public areas with large picture windows• Enhanced touring experience with the use of audio headsets

• Walk-out balcony featured in the suites on Horizon Deck

• ‘Inside balcony’ with drop-down window featured in the staterooms on Horizon and Vista Decks

• Two-night hotel stay and touring in Prague, the Czech Republic, after cruising

• $55 in Mayflower Money

LOCAL INSIGHTS• Local entertainment performed onboard in Budapest• Included visit to Melk Abbey• Mingle with villagers during a home-hosted visit inSlovakia

• Culinary demonstration by the ship's chef

Dürnstein, Austria, the ‘Pearl of the Wachau Valley’ Historic towers dominate Old Town Square in Prague, the Czech Republic

DAY 1: Tuesday, May14 – Depart the USADepart the USA on your overnight flight toBudapest, Hungary.

DAY 2: Wednesday, May 15– Arrive HungaryUpon arrival, transfer to the MS Emerald Sky,home for the next seven nights. The after-noon is at leisure to become acquainted withthe ship or begin exploring the city on yourown. This evening, enjoy a nighttime cruisealong the Danube, passing under the city’snumerous bridges, while enjoying a tradi-tional Hungarian welcome dinner completewith folk dancing and music. Meal: D

DAY 3: Thursday, May 16– Budapest, HungaryToday’s included tour presents you with a fan-tastic opportunity to become acquainted withHungary’s beautiful capital. See the HungarianParliament Building, Buda Castle and theChain Bridge linking Buda and Pest. Or if youchoose, set off on an exciting guided hike toBuda Hill. The cruise begins with a leisurelyafternoon onboard as the ship departs forBratislava. Meal: B, L, D

DAY 4: Friday, May 17– Bratislava, SlovakiaThe day begins with an included walking tourof Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. See theenchanting Old City with its Main Square,Town Hall, Mirbach Palace and the GothicCathedral of St. Martin. After lunch onboard,a highlight of the day will be a home-hostedvisit where you are treated to coffee and cakein the home of local Slovakians. What aunique opportunity to meet the locals andlearn about life in Slovakia. Meals: B, L, D

DAY 5: Saturday, May 18– Vienna, AustriaDiscover all Vienna has to offer with an in-cluded orientation tour. Travel by coach to

the city center and drive along the Ringstrasseto see the impressive Opera House, famousconcert halls, stately architecture and historicmonuments. Afterwards, your guide leads youon a walking tour through the city center.This afternoon, join an optional excursion toBelvedere Palace. This evening, join an op-tional excursion to a musical concert in one ofthe famous music venues of the city. Meals: B, L, D

DAY 6: Sunday, May 19– Dürnstein and MelkAwaken this morning in the medieval town ofDürnstein – ‘The Pearl of the Wachau Valley’ -dominated by the magnificent Baroque Stift-skirche. The ruins of Kuenringerburg Castle,which served as a prison to England’s Richardthe Lionheart, can be seen on the hilltop.You’ll have free time in to discover the charmsof this picturesque town. Later this morning,enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the WachauValley while cruising along the Danube beforearriving in Emmersdorf, the port for Melk.On an included excursion, visit the magnifi-cent 900-year-old Benedictine Abbey, a UN-ESCO World Heritage Site, which boasts anopulent Baroque interior. Meals: B, L, D

DAY 7: Monday, May 20– Salzburg, Austria (optional excursion)OR Passau, GermanyFrom a brief stop in Brandstatt, depart on theoptional excursion to Salzburg to see sightsfrom The Sound of Music and walk along thefamous Getreidegasse Lane past Mozart’sbirthplace. After some free time, the coachreturns to the ship in Vilshofen. Those notjoining the optional excursion will have anincluded walking tour in Passau to explorethe narrow alleys and visit St. Stephen’sCathedral, home of Europe’s largest pipeorgan, and rejoin the ship by coach in Vil-shofen. Meals: B, L, D

DAY 8: Tuesday, May 21– Regensburg, GermanyAfter breakfast, explore Regensburg on aguided walking tour. During a stroll throughthe historic center, a UNESCO World Her-itage Site, experience its beauty and historyfirsthand. Travel by coach to Kelheim to re-join the ship and continue sailing to Nurem-berg. Meals: B, L, D

DAY 9: Wednesday, May 22– Nuremberg, GermanyAfter breakfast, disembark the ship and enjoya panoramic tour of Nuremberg. Your localguide will explain the importance of this cityduring the war as you pass the courthousewhere the Nazi War Trials were held. Uponarrival in the city center, begin a walking tourthrough the Altstadt (old town). The guidewill lead you through this medieval city asyou pass the amazing architecture, fortifica-tions and stone towers from past centuries, in-cluding the Schöner Brunnen – Nuremberg’sstar attraction: the gilded ‘Beautiful Fountain’with its tiers of intricately carved figures. Atthe end of the tour, free time is provided forlunch on your own prior to the journey toPrague for a two-night stay. Meals: B

DAY 10: Thursday, May 23 – PragueAfter breakfast, an included tour highlightsthe famous sites of this beautiful city. SeeOld Town Square with its astronomical clockand the medieval Charles Bridge. During freetime this afternoon, continue discovering thecity on your own or join the optional excur-sion to Terezin Concentration Camp. Meal: B

DAY 11: Friday, May 24 – Prague / USABid a fond farewell to Europe and returnhome with wonderful memories of life en-riching experiences from your cruise alongthe Danube River. Meal: B

Itinerary is subject to change.

Air itineraries may not be available until documents are received. Air seats areassigned by the airline for the entire group. Seat changes can only be attemptedupon receipt of tickets and documents at which time availability may be limited.If specific seat assignments are vital to your reservation, we recommend individ-ual air reservations rather than booking air with the group.

Travel Protection PlanDirect Travel will quote travel protection costs when you make your reservations.

Cancellation Charges without Travel Protection Plan• 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

Once paid all all monies are non-refundable unless Travel Protection Plan has been purchased. Passport must be valid through November 30,2019

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FOR RESERVATIONS OR INFORMATION CONTACT:Please add $1,450 $725 per person with 2-for-1 airfare out of your departing City.

Please add $185 per person for port charges. Includes gratuities for ship’s crew.

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Seven nights accommodations aboard the

MS Emerald SkyBuilt: 2014 Speed: 15.5 mph Staterooms: 80 Suites: 12 Length: 443 ft. Crew: 47

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 Suitebetween 207ft2 – 310ft2

Owner’s One-Bedroom Suitebetween 285ft2 – 385ft2

Panorama Balcony Suite180ft2

Panorama Balcony Suite160ft2

Emerald Stateroombetween 153ft2 – 170ft2

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2019 DEPARTURE DATE: May 14

Emerald Stateroom Riviera $4,399 add $2,049

Emerald Stateroom Riviera $4,499 add $2,049

Panorama Balcony Suite Vista $4,899 add $2,369

Panorama Balcony Suite Vista $5,099 add $2,369

Panorama Balcony Suite Horizon $5,349 add $2,659

Grand Balcony Suite Horizon $5,999 N/A

Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite Horizon $6,599 N/A

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