Danube River Cruise during Oktoberfest

Hungary • Slovakia • Austria • Germany

2019 Departure Date: September 23

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11 DAY RIVER CRUISE HOLIDAYIncluding two nights in Munich, Germany

Danube River Cruise during Oktoberfest11 Days • 22 Meals Spend two nights in Munich during Oktoberfest, followed by a relaxing and inspiring cruise on the legendary Blue Danube river. Visit iconic and picturesque ports ofcall, sample incredible cuisine onboard and absorb the local cultureas you cruise through four countries.

Budapest’s majestic Parliament decorates the Danube Vienna, Austria – for music lovers and lovers of life

EXCEPTIONAL INCLUSIONS:E 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 countries E Seven-night cruise aboard a luxurious Emerald Waterways vesselE First-class service by an English-speaking crewE Shore excursions with English-speaking local guidesE Personal listening device for onboard excursionsE All meals included onboard with a variety of international cuisineE Complimentary regional wines, beer and soft drinks accompany onboard lunches and dinnersE Complimentary bottled water in your stateroomE Complimentary WiFi onboardE Complimentary bicycles onboard for use ashoreE Variety of onboard evening entertainmentE All gratuities included onboard the shipE Two-night hotel stay and touring in Munich during OktoberfestE $55 in Mayflower Money

DAY 1 – Depart the USA Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Bu-dapest, Hungary.

DAY 2 – Budapest, HungaryWelcome to Budapest! You will be met and trans-ferred from the airport to your Emerald Waterwaysluxury river cruise ship. After boarding, enjoy sometime at your leisure to explore Budapest. Thisevening, enjoy a traditional Hungarian dinner, then aHungarian folk dancing and music performance.Meal: D

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CRUISE AND HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONSDays Two through Eight – Aboard an Emerald Waterwasy Star ShipDays Nine and Ten – Maritim Hotel or similar, Munich, Germany

Dürnstein, Austria, the ‘Pearl of the Wachau Valley’ Enjoy free time in Munich to experience the fun and festivities of Oktoberfest

EmeraldPLUS: Traditional Hungarian Folklore Show & Budapest Evening Cruise

DAY 3 – Bratislava, SlovakiaThis morning, arrive in Bratislava, capital ofthe Republic of Slovakia. Enjoy a sightseeingtour including the enchanting Old City withits Town Hall, Mirbach Palace and the gothicCathedral of St Martin. Alternatively, join anactive hike to Bratislava Castle. A highlightof the day may be the included home-hostedvisit to meet the locals. Meal: B, L, D

EmeraldACTIVE: A guided hike to Bratislava CastleEmeraldPLUS: Home Hosted Coffee and Cake with Slovakians

DAY 4 – Vienna, AustriaToday, you have a choice for discovering Vi-enna: explore Austria’s capital beginningwith a drive along the Ringstrasse, where yousee the sights of Vienna’s world–famous at-tractions such as the Opera House, Burgthe-ater and Town Hall. Continue the tour witha guided walk in the city center, seeing St.Stephen’s Cathedral and the Hofburg Impe-rial Palace. Alternatively, join the guided biketour. Free time is available this afternoon tosample the wonderful sights and tastes of Vi-enna on your own. Meals: B, L, D

EmeraldACTIVE: Guided bike TourDiscoverMORE: Visit to Schönbrunn Palace (additional cost) AND / OR Exclusive Viennese concert with music from Mozart and Strauss (extra expense)

DAY 5 – Dürnstein – Melk, AustriaThis morning, arrive in Dürnstein, one of themost enchanting villages of the Wachau wine

region. This is the site of the castle whereRichard the Lionheart was imprisoned afterreturning from the crusades in the 12th cen-tury. Thereafter, drive through the pictur-esque landscape of this district to the900-year-old Benedictine Abbey of Melk,which features Austria’s finest Italianbaroque architecture. Meals: B, L, D

EmeraldACTIVE: Guided hike to Dürnstein CastleOR EmeraldACTIVE: Guided biking tour along theDanube River from Dürnstein to Melk

DAY 6 – Passau, Germany Enjoy a leisurely morning cruising along theDanube before reaching Passau. Cobble-stone streets and graceful arcades welcomeyou in this beautiful city. On this afternoon’swalking tour, stroll through the old town’snarrow alleys and see the hilltop OberhausFortress from the town below. Visit St.Stephen’s Cathedral, a wonderful example ofBaroque architecture and home to Europe’slargest church organ with more than 17,000pipes. Meals: B, L, D

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

DAY 7 – Regensburg – KelheimAfter breakfast, arrive in magnificent Regens-burg. On the guided walking tour you willhave the chance to see one of the oldestbridges crossing the Danube and see thecity’s architectural highlights including theOld Town Hall. Meals: B, L, D

EmeraldPLUS: Traditional Bavarian Band onboardDiscoverMORE: Excursion to Kuchlbauer Brewery(additional cost)

DAY 8 – Nuremberg, GermanyDepart on a sightseeing tour by coach of thehistoric city of Nuremberg. Pass by some ofthe historical parts of Nuremberg, such asthe 900-year-old ramparts and the Nazi partyrally grounds where rallies were held from1933 until 1938. Meals: B, L, D

DiscoverMORE: WWII Tour (additional cost)

DAY 9 – Nuremburg to MunichAfter breakfast, disembark the ship and jour-ney by coach to Munich, the capital ofBavaria. Upon arrival, enjoy a city tourshowcasing the highlights of the city.Nymphenburg Palace, Maximilianstrasse andthe Parliament, the National Theater, Mu-nich’s Residenz and the former Olympic siteare all seen during the panoramic drive.During the walking portion, stroll theMarienplatz Square and see the famousglockenspiel. Check-in to your hotel andenjoy an evening at leisure. The hotel iswithin walking distance of the Oktoberfestfairgrounds. Meal: B

DAY 10 – MunichEnjoy the full day at leisure to explore thecity as you wish. Meal: B

DAY 11 – Return to USAIt’s time to say ‘Auf wiedersehen’ to Germanyand depart for the Munich Airport, takingwith you fond memories of your cruise alongthe Danube. Meal: B

Itinerary subject to change.

Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) for River CruisesThis 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 illness,illness or death of a member of your immediate family, 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 were purchased through Mayflower Cruises & Tours. Please reviewthe Plan 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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FREE AIRFARE from anywhere in the contiguous United States when booked by December 31, 2018!Call for schedules from your city to Budapest, Hungary,returning from Munich, Germany

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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

Grand Balcony Suite210ft2

Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite315ft2

Panorama Balcony Suite180ft2

Emerald Stateroom162ft2

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Emerald Stateroom Riviera $4,399 add $2,859

Panorama Balcony Suite Vista $4,999 add $3,249

Panorama Balcony Suite Horizon $5,299 add $3,379

Grand Balcony Suite Horizon $5,599 N/A

Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite Horizon $6,399 N/A

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2019 DEPARTURE DATE: September 23

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