Danube Delights River Cruisethe Czech Republic • Germany • Austria • Slovakia • Hungary

Departure Date: September 23 – October 3, 2021

SPECIALAIRFARE PRICINGWHEN BOOKED BY

9/30/2020

THU, SEPT 23 / DAY 1 Depart the USA: Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Prague, the Czech Republic, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.

FRI, SEPT 24 / DAY 2 Prague, the Czech Republic: Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. The day is at leisure to begin discovering your new surroundings.

SAT, SEPT 25 / DAY 3 Prague: After breakfast, an included walking tour highlights the famous sites of the city. See Old Town Square, the historic Astronomical Clock and the medieval Charles Bridge. During free time this afternoon, explore the city on your own, or join the optional excursion to Terezin Concentration Camp. Meal: B

SUN, SEPT 26 / DAY 4 Nuremberg, Germany: After breakfast, depart Prague by motorcoach for Nuremberg. After a brief city tour of Nuremberg, board your Emerald Waterways vessel, home for the next seven nights. Meals: B, D

MON, SEPT 27 / DAY 5 Regensburg, Germany: This morning takes you through the final stretch of the fascinating Main–Danube Canal to Regensburg, one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities. On a guided walking tour, see one of the oldest bridges crossing the Danube and see the city’s architectural highlights including the Old Town Hall complex and Porta Praetoria, an ancient stone building dating back to 179 A.D. Meals: B, L, DEmeraldPLUS: Traditional Bavarian Band onboard

TUE, SEPT 28 / DAY 6 Passau, Germany to Linz, Austria: Cobblestone streets and graceful arcades welcome you in the beautiful city of Passau. On this morning’s walking tour, stroll through the old town’s narrow alleyways 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. The

afternoon is spent cruising along the Danube River to Linz, where the Salzburg excursion guests re-embark. Meals: B, L, DDiscoverMORE: Tour to Salzburg (additional 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.

WED, SEPT 29 / DAY 7 Melk to Dürnstein: Situated within Austria’s wine–growing region, Melk is home to an imposing 900–year old Benedictine Abbey featuring Austria’s finest Italian baroque architecture, with ornate gold-leaf walls, a 640ft Imperial Corridor and fresco ceilings. After visiting the Abbey, cruise along the Danube for a scenic journey through the picturesque landscape of the Wachau Valley en-route to Dürnstein. One of the most enchanting villages of the Wachau wine region, Dürnstein is also home to the ruins of the castle where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned. Meals: B, L, DEmeraldACTIVE: A guided biking tour along the Danube River from Melk

to Dürnstein OR a guided hike to Dürnstein Castle

THU, SEPT 30 / DAY 8 Vienna, Austria: Welcome to Vienna, the capital of classical music. Today you have a choice of activities: explore Austria’s capital with a drive along the Ringstrasse to see the impressive Opera House, Burgtheater and Town Hall, followed by a walking tour through the city center to see St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the Hofburg Imperial Palace. OR, if you feel active, join the guided bike tour to Danube Island, ending under the giant Ferris wheel in the Prater Park. Meals: B, L, DEmeraldACTIVE: Guided bike tour

DiscoverMORE: Tastes of Vienna tour (additional expense)

DiscoverMORE: Exclusive Viennese concert with music from Mozart and

Strauss (additional expense)

FRI, OCT 1 / DAY 9 Bratislava, Slovakia: Set 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 walking tour including the enchanting Old City

Danube Explorer

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

with its Town Hall, Mirbach Palace and the Gothic Cathedral of St Martin. This afternoon, a highlight of the day will be a home-hosted visit where you are treated to tasty home-made specialties in the home of local Slovakians. What a unique opportunity to meet the locals and learn about life in Slovakia! Meal: BEmeraldPLUS: Home-Hosted Coffee and Cake with Slovakians

EmeraldACTIVE: Hike to Bratislava castle (this is instead of the city tour)

SAT, OCT 2 / DAY 10 Budapest, Hungary: Budapest is Eastern Europe’s liveliest and most cosmopolitan city. Enjoy a guided panoramic tour of this UNESCO World-Heritage listed city, seeing the Hungarian Parliament Building, the Buda Castle and the Chain Bridge linking Buda and Pest. Enjoy the spectacular view from the citadel sitting atop Gellert Hill. The drive along Andrássy Avenue showcases decorative façades and the monuments at Heroes’ Square pays tribute to the seven chieftains of the Magyars. OR, choose an exciting hike to Buda Hill. This evening, enjoy a traditional Hungarian dinner and complete the evening with a folk dancing and music performance onboard. The perfect nightcap is an evening cruise through the harbor, seeing the city illuminated in nighttime splendor. Meals: B, L, DEmeraldACTIVE: A guided hike to Buda Hill

EmeraldPLUS: Traditional Hungarian Folklore Show

EmeraldPLUS: Evening cruise through Budapest harbor

DiscoverMORE: Tour to Szentendre (additional expense)

SUN, OCT 3 / DAY 11 Hungary / USA: It’s time to say farewell to the Captain and crew as you depart on the transfer to the airport for your flight home. Meal: B

Itinerary is subject to change.

CRUISE AND HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONSDays 2 and 3 – Hotel Grandium, or similar, Prague, Czech RepublicDays 4 through 10 – aboard an Emerald Waterways Star-Ship

Pre or post-cruise hotel stays available in Budapest. Call for details.

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Hotel Overnights

Cruise Overnights

Visit

DiscoverMORE

Tour Route

Cruise Route

Prague

Bavarian Forest

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Nuremberg

Regensburg

Passau

Linz

Melk

Dürnstein

ViennaBratislava

Budapest

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HUNGARY

SLOVAKIAGERMANY

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Exceptional Inclusions...............................................• 22 Meals: 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 7 dinners • Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours• Visit five countries• Two-night hotel stay and touring in Prague, the Czech Republic• Seven-night cruise in a suite or stateroom of your choice onboard the vessel• All gratuities included • First-class service by an English-speaking crew• Shore excursions with English-speaking local guides• Personal listening device for onboard excursions• Most meals included onboard with a variety of international cuisine• Complimentary regional wines, beer and soft drinks accompany onboard lunches and dinners• Onboard Activity Manager will support all EmeraldACTIVE excursions and host daily onboard wellness activities, games, classes and evening entertainment• Complimentary bottled water in your stateroom• Complimentary WiFi onboard• Complimentary bicycles onboard for use ashore

• All port charges included• $55 in Mayflower Money

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Hotel Overnights

Cruise Overnights

Visit

DiscoverMORE

Tour Route

Cruise Route

Prague

Bavarian Forest

AUSTRIA7

Nuremberg

Regensburg

Passau

Linz

Melk

Dürnstein

ViennaBratislava

Budapest

CZECH REPUBLIC

HUNGARY

SLOVAKIAGERMANY

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Vienna, Austria – for music lovers and lovers of life

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EASY ENERGETIC

Special air pricing included thru September 30, 2020!Pricing includes regional pickup, round trip MSP air, transfers, land/cruise package, beer and wine with lunches and dinners,

and gratuities to guides, drivers and ship staff.

National Tour Association

FOR RESERVATIONS OR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Diane Olds at 218-744-4159 or 800-635-7779

happy_trails_tours@yahoo.com

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

Emerald Waterways Star-ShipsBuilt: 2014-17 Speed: 15.5 mph Staterooms: 19 Suites: 72 Length: 443 ft. Crew: 47

Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite315ft2

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Grand Balcony Suite210ft2

CAT S

Panorama Balcony Suite180ft2

CAT A CAT B CAT C

Emerald Stateroom162ft2

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Sun Deck with Deck Chairs

Navigation Bridge

Sky Barbecue

Golf Putting Green

Games Area

Retractable Glass Roof

Walking Track

Daytime Pool & Bar / Evening Cinema

The Terrace

Horizon Bar and Lounge

Elevator

Reception

Wellness Area

Fitness Area

Reflections Restaurant

Hairdresser

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HORIZON DECK

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Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) for River Cruises – $450 per person (optional)This nonrefundable fee will provide a refund to you during the instance that you have to cancel your trip. The cancellation has to be for a covered reason (see Plan for details on coverage) and we have to be notified at least one day prior to departure. If you must leave the tour early due to personal illness or the illness or death of an immediate family member, TPP will provide a refund for any unused services after the departure of the tour. Other benefits include medical expenses for illness and injury, emergency transportation, 24 hour hot line and lost or stolen baggage assistance. Return air transportation is included ONLY if your air tickets are purchased through Mayflower Cruises & Tours. Please review the Plan for details on coverage. Should you choose not to purchase our TPP, the following per person cancellation charges will be assessed for all tours and optional excursion costs: • 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

Exclusions: Mayflower Cruises & Tours reserves the right to alter its Refund and Cancellation Policy when a substantial amount of cancellation or postponement of travel is attributable to: conditions resulting from an act of God, natural or man-made disaster, fire, government action, civil disorder, war, hostilities between nations, or unavailability of transportation through no fault of Mayflower Cruises & Tours. Plan and benefits offered and administered by Trip Mate, Inc.

Revised: 06-18-2020

2021 Departure Date September 23Danube Delights PER

PERSON TWIN

SINGLE ROOM ADD CAT STATEROOM / SUITE DECK

E Emerald Stateroom Riviera $5,148 + $2,959

D Emerald Stateroom Riviera $5,148 + $2,959

C Panorama Balcony Suite Vista $5,958 + $3,479

B Panorama Balcony Suite Vista $5,958 + $3,479

A Panorama Balcony Suite Horizon $6,198 + $3,639

S Grand Balcony Suite Horizon $6,698 N/A

SA Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite Horizon $7,198 N/A