Danube Delights River Cruise

the Czech Republic • Germany • Austria • Slovakia • Hungary

Tour Dates: August 27-September 6, 2020

FREEAIRFARE

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11 DAY RIVER CRUISE HOLIDAYIncluding two nights in Prague, Czech Republic

Danube DelightsRiver Cruise11 Days • 22 Meals Experience the Danube River aboard aluxurious Emerald Waterways Star-Ship on a seven-nightcruise through four countries. Begin the adventure with anincluded two-night stay and touring in Prague beforeembarking the ship in Nuremberg, Germany.

DAY 1 – Depart the USA Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Prague, the CzechRepublic, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.

DAY 2 – Prague, the Czech RepublicUpon arrival, transfer to your hotel. The day is at leisure to begindiscovering your new surroundings.

DAY 3 – PragueAfter breakfast, an included walking tour highlights the famous sitesof the city. See Old Town Square, the historic Astronomical Clockand the medieval Charles Bridge. During free time this afternoon,explore the city on your own, or join the optional excursion toTerezin Concentration Camp. Meal: B

DAY 4 – Nuremberg, GermanyAfter breakfast, depart Prague by motorcoach for Nuremberg. After abrief city tour of Nuremberg, board your Emerald Waterways 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, strollthrough the old town’s narrow alleyways and see the hilltopOberhaus Fortress from the town below. Visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral,

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 five countriesE Two-night hotel stay and touring in Prague, the Czech Republic E Seven-night cruise in a suite or stateroom of your choice onboard the vesselE All gratuities included onboardE 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 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

Historic towers dominate Old Town Square in Prague, the Czech Republic

CRUISE AND HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONSDays Two and Three – Hotel Grandium, or similar, Prague, Czech RepublicDays Four through Ten – aboard an Emerald Waterways Star-Ship

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

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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 (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.

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 tourEmeraldACTIVE: Tastes of Vienna (additional expense)DiscoverMORE: Exclusive Viennese concert with music from Mozart and Strauss (additional 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: Budapest Jewish Heritage Tour (extra expense)

DAY 11 – Hungary / 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.

Dürnstein, Austria, the ‘Pearl of the Wachau Valley’ Vienna, Austria – for music lovers and lovers of life

$400 per person deposit due within 5 days of reservation. Final payment due May 27, 2020

Travelers Protection PlanShould you choose not to purchase a Travelers Protection Planthe following per person cancellation charges will be assessed:

• 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

Travel Insurance is available through Allianz Global Travel Assistance.Visit www.allianztravelinsurance.com or request a brochure from Tours by Design.

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FOR RESERVATIONS OR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Tours By DesignCarol Hamlin Buczek

PO Box 29Hinckley, NY 13352-0029

(315) 831-30521-877-454-0927

carol@toursbydesign.orgwww.toursbydesign.org

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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DEPARTURE DATE: August 27, 2020

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 $4,449 add $2,889

Panorama Balcony Suite Vista $5,199 add $3,379

Panorama Balcony Suite Horizon $5,449 add $3,539

Grand Balcony Suite Horizon $6,099 N/A

Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite Horizon $6,699 N/A

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

FREE AIRFARE out of Syracuse ($1,500) when reservations are made by July 31st, 2019.

Beginning August 1st, 2019 – Call for air rates from your departing city.