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9 Days 20 Meals Cruise the Danube River for seven-nights through four countries from Passau, Germany to Vienna, Austria and Budapest, Hungary visiting eight ports of call. Unpack just once on this unique river cruise which gives a complete relaxing experience with all meals, special functions and transfers included. Discover the art, culture, music and history along one of the most scenic waterways in Europe. 2011 Departure Date: September 26 from $ 1,998 per person twin cruise only price plus air A Legendary River Cruise along The Blue Danube Germany Austria Slovakia Hungary 2011 SAVE UP TO $ 400 PER COUPLE book by August 31, 2010

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9 Days • 20 Meals

Cruise the Danube River for seven-nights through four

countries from Passau, Germany to Vienna, Austria and

Budapest, Hungary visiting eight ports of call. Unpack just

once on this unique river cruise which gives a complete

relaxing experience with all meals, special functions and

transfers included. Discover the art, culture, music and

history along one of the most scenic waterways in Europe.

2011 Departure Date:September 26

from $1,998 per person twin

cruise only price plus air

A Legendary River Cruise along

The Blue DanubeGermany • Austria • Slovakia • Hungary

2011

SAVE UP TO$400PER COUPLEbook by August 31, 2010

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A Legendary River Cruise along the Blue Danube

Passau, GermanyAfter arriving in Munich, Germany trans-fer to Passau, one of Germany’s oldestcities situated at the confluence of theInn, Ilz and Danube rivers. Passau is abeautiful and fascinating fairytale townwith a history dating back more than2,000 years. During an included city tour,admire graceful arcades, cobblestonestreets and see the breathtaking Baroquecathedral of St. Stephan which containsthe largest pipe organ in the world with17,000 pipes. Enjoy an organ concert inthe Cathedral and then some free time.

Linz, AustriaIn the 2nd century, Roman soldiers built afortified camp on the riverbank, and inthe 15th century, Emperor Frederick IIIbuilt a castle high above the river. Todaythe city history is told through its Baroquearchitecture which surrounds an ancientmarket square. From Linz, you maychoose to join an optional full-day excur-sion to Mozart’s Salzburg where in theOld Town you can walk the famousGetreidegassee shopping lane, pastMozart’s Birthplace.

Melk and Durnstein, Austria Arriving early in the morning in Melk, joinan optional excursion to visit the gloriousand magnificent 900-year-old BenedictineAbbey (UNESCO World Heritage Site).This1,000-year-old golden abbey perchedhigh above the Danube boasts a breath-takingly opulent Baroque interior.See theMarble Hall and Library with its thou-sands of identically bound books and alsoits terraced gardens, which commandbreathtaking views over the river. Laterreturn to your cruise ship and sail to thepretty medieval town of Durnstein “The

Pearl of the Wachau” set in Austria's spec-tacular vine terraced Wachau valley.Dürnstein with its cobblestone streetsand old burgher houses is dominated bythe magnificent baroque Stiftskirche withits blue façade and the ruined hilltopKuenringerburg Castle, which served as aprison to England’s Richard theLionhearted in 1193.

Vienna, Austria For over 600 years, the magnificentbaroque capital city of Vienna was theseat of the mighty Habsburg Emperors, aheritage that has bestowed it with manydazzling palaces and monuments: thelavish Hofburg Palace, the impressiveVienna Opera House, the majesticRingstrasse. The capital is also known asthe 'City of Music', for having once beenthe home of composers such asBeethoven, Schubert, Mozart and JohannStrauss. On an optional excursion, see thefamous Kärtnerstrasse pedestrian streetas well as the magnificent St. Stephen’sCathedral, noted for its Gothic edifice.Next see the Mozart House,where Mozartlived and wrote his most importantworks, including The Marriage of Figaro.Continue on foot to the HofburgComplex and the Treasury.

GERMANYDanube

Munich

Passau

AUSTRIA

SLOVAKIA

HUNGARY

Linz

SalzburgViennaMelk

Dürnstein

Bratislava

EsztergormBudapest

Welcome aboard the exclusively chartered MS Swiss Diamonddesigned solely for river cruising.Unpack just once in your com-fortable river-view stateroom and journey with us on a relaxingseven-night cruise along the most romantic section of theDanube River. Cruise from medieval Passau, Germany past cen-turies old villages and through idyllic rolling landscapes to theformer imperial city of Vienna, Austria where you can explorepalaces and sample the delights of traditional coffee shops.Next Bratislava, Slovakia followed by the twin cities of cosmo-politan Buda and Pest; all which have witnessed a fascinatingand turbulent history of Middle Europe. See splendid Baroquechurches, cathedrals and abbeys contrasting with their naturalscenic surroundings. Stroll old quarters of winding lanes andalleys lined with medieval houses.All meals are included as wellas complimentary wine during dinner. A Mayflower Toursexpert staff will be on board to make your cruise experienceeven more enjoyable.

Dürnstein, Austria, the pearl of the Wachau

Passau, Germany

Melk Benedictine Abbey, Austria

St. Stephen’s Cathedral,Vienna, Austria

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Day By Day• 20 Meals (7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners)

• Airport transfers when air is provided by Mayflower

• $45 in Mayflower Money

Day One• Transatlantic flight to Munich, Germany

Day Two• Arrive in Munich, meet your Tour Manager and transfer to Passau

on the Danube River.• Embark the MS Swiss Diamond• Included city tour of Passau• Meet the ship’s crew at a Captain’s Welcome Reception and dinner

on board

Day Three• Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea with pastries, and dinner onboard • Depart Passau in the early morning• Arrive in Linz, Austria.• Optional full day excursion to Mozart’s Salzburg

Day Four• Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea with pastries, and dinner onboard • Depart Linz in the early morning• Arrive Melk• Optional excursion to the famous Benedictine Melk Abbey• Depart Melk and cruise to Dürnstein nestled in the spectacular

Wachau Valley• Explore Dürnstein on your own or join a walking tour.

Day Five• Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea with pastries, and dinner onboard • Depart Dürnstein in the early morning• Arrive Vienna• An optional morning excursion of Vienna• An optional afternoon excursion to Schonbrunn Palace• Evening performance on board by “A Vienna Boys Choir”

Day Six• Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea with pastries, and dinner onboard • Morning at leisure in Vienna• Cruise during lunch to Bratislava, Slovakia• An included city tour of Bratislava

Day Seven• Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea with pastries, and dinner • Depart Bratislava and cruise to Esztergom, Hungary• An included visit to the Basilica of Esztergom.• Enjoy an evening Hungarian Folklore show on board

Day Eight• Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea with pastries• Depart Esztergom• Early morning arrival into Budapest, Hungary• Included city tour of Budapest• Afternoon optional excursion of Pest including the Hungary’s

Parliament building.• Captain’s Farewell dinner• An evening Hungarian Gypsy violinist performance on board

Day Nine• Breakfast onboard • Transfer to Budapest Airport for return flights home

Cruise AccommodationsDays Two through Eight – Aboard the MS Swiss Diamond

Old Vienna is ideal for exploring inde-pendently. Or choose an optional excur-sion to the summer Palace ofSchonbrunn with its magnificent interi-ors and landscaped gardens.We will stayovernight in Vienna so that the followingmorning you can explore more of thecity on your own.

Bratislava, SlovakiaEnjoy the views as your cruise ship sails toBratislava, Slovakia's capital (formerlyknown as Pressburg and for more thanthree centuries during the Middle Ages,capital of Hungary). On an includedpanoramic tour of the city see the impos-ing Bratislava Castle built more than1,000 years ago, the National SlovakianTheatre and Blumental Church. Afterpassing through the Vienna Gate, discov-er Bratislava's charming old quarter onfoot, admiring St. Martin's Cathedral, thecoronation site of 11 Hungarian mon-archs, and quaint central square with itsfairytale Town Hall.

Esztergom, HungaryThe striking skyline of 1,000-year-oldEsztergom consists of soaring steeplesreaching for the heavens, all dominatedby the massive dome of the Basilica. Thismagnificent cathedral is reminiscent ofSt. Peter’s in Rome.

Budapest, Hungary Be on deck for a breathtaking morningcruise into Budapest one of Europe’smost beautiful cities. The city straddlesboth banks of the Danube linked byseven bridges, including the famousChain and Elizabeth Bridges. An includedmorning sightseeing tour presents youwith a fantastic opportunity to becomeacquainted with Hungary’s beautiful cap-ital. Enjoy a photo stop at Gellert Hill, seehistoric Buda Castle, 500-year-oldMatthias Church, St. Stephen’s Basilica,the distinctive Fisherman’s Bastion andthe marvelous Royal Palace.

Enjoy some time in the afternoon toexplore on you own and shop forrenowned peasant embroidery, Herendporcelain and paprika. In the afternoonjoin an optional excursion to visit theParliament with its lace-worked stonefaçade, the Opera House and HeroesSquare. In the evening enjoy a FarewellDinner on board followed by a perform-ance by a Gypsy violinist.

Your wonderful cruise comes to an end inthe Hungarian capital of Budapest.

Bratislava Castle, Slovakia

Fisherman’s bastion, Budapest, Hungary

Parliment Building, Budapest, Hungary

Esztergom Basilica, Hungary

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Passport & VisasEach U.S. citizen must have a valid passport. Expirydate of passports should be at least 6 months afterthe return date of tour. If you don’t have a passport,call our office and we’ll tell you how to apply forone. Some countries require visas for entry by U.S.citizens.We will send visa applications and instruc-

tions if a visa is required for your tour. Holders of non-U.S. passports should contact their nearest consulate and inquireabout the necessary passport or visa documentation required forentry into the countries visited. NOTE: Due to airline security meas-ures, your passport name must match your airline ticket name andyour tour reservation name or you may be denied aircraft boarding.

Terms and ConditionsRefund and Cancellation Policy for “A legendary River Cruisealong the Blue Danube” the following per person cancella-tion charges will be assessed:

• 91 days or more prior to departure: deposit amount• 90 days to day of departure: 100% of total tour• No refund on unused portions of the tour

Since “A legendary River Cruise along the Blue Danube”program is not covered under Mayflower's TravelersProtection Plan, we make available and highly recommendthat you purchase the tripinsurance.com Travel ProtectionPlan to protect your Investment. Policy and enrollmentinformation about the tripinsurance.com Plan will beenclosed with your deposit receipt.

FOR RESERVATIONS OR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Unpack only once during your seven-night cruise.All cabins onboard are spacious and offerexcellent outside views and convert from asitting room by day to a bedroom at night.Each first-class cabin is fully equipped withcomfortable furnishings which include pri-vate bathroom with shower, hair dryer, radio,color television, mini-bar, individual heat-ing/air conditioning controls, safe and tele-phone.

All Meals Included on BoardThree meals daily are served graciously atone leisurely single seating in the exquisitedining room. While enjoying a fine variety ofculinary delights, you can enjoy the splendidviews of the passing Danube scenic land-scapes through the large picture windows.Enjoy complimentary house wine at dinnereach evening and complimentary coffee ortea which is available throughout the day.

A Legendary River Cruise along the Blue Danube

revised 3/17/2010

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Ample Public SpacesThe classic and inviting Panorama loungefurnished with large sofas and a cozy bar hasfloor to ceiling windows which guaranteegorgeous views of the passing river scenery.It is one of the many ideal places where pas-sengers may choose to enjoy this uniqueriver cruise. A piano player will entertain thusenhancing the classic environment and therelaxed atmosphere. Also enjoy the opensundeck where one can enjoy panoramicviews of the ever-changing scenery.

MS Swiss Diamond - Your Floating Hotel

The 123- passenger fully air-conditioned MS Swiss Diamond is a delightful rivercruise ship with an elegant touch. The interior is decorated with wood andbrass furnishings and its warm colors and comfortable furniture offer a veryinviting atmosphere.

Call for air rates and schedules from your city to Munich, Germany and from Budapest, Hungary

All Cabins are outside cabins and have two twin beds with large picture window, private bathroom with shower,hair dryer, radio, television, mini bar, individually controlled heating and air conditioning, safe, telephone

Offer Details: Early Bird Savings of $400 per couple or $200 per person off the regular twin price is valid on reservationsmade by August 31, 2010. This offer may be combined with Mayflower Money or First Time Traveler Certificate and may not becombined with any other offers.

2011Depart USA Category

September 26 Emerald Deck $1,998 $2,198 $1,495Ruby Deck $2,298 $2,498 $1,595Ruby Deck $2,498 $2,698 N/A(superior twin)

Regular Priceper person twin

After August 31, 2010

SingleRoom Add

Early Booking Savings*per person twin

Reserve by August 31, 2010

Save up to $400 per couple

Please add $75 for port charges