Join Dr. Davis and Sherre Chappell on the Oberammergau PASSION PLAY & the Legendary Danube River Cruise

‐ 12 Days ‐ July 1‐12, 2020

For more info, contact: Mary Linda Melnyk-Mattox - Direct Travel 615 373 2659 [email protected] Oberammergau & the Legendary Danube Cruise

July 1 & 2 – DEPART THE US and ARRIVE IN MUNICH July 5 – NEUSCHWANSTEIN – CRUISE EMBARKATION Depart the US and arrive in Munich where you will be met by our Enjoy a visit to the fairy tale caste of Neuschwanstein that inspired local representatives. Enjoy a tour of historic Munich, including a Walt Disney. Then make your way up the steep ramp‐way to the stop at the Rathaus (Town Hall) to watch the Glockenspiel. This drawbridge and enter the beautiful castle. Note: This tour, while historic clock from 1908 chimes its 43 bells and enchants viewers popular with visitors, requires you to be in good physical condition with its 32 life‐size moving figures three times per day. You will also as there are many steep stairs and inclines. After touring today, see the Opera House and the Hofbrauhaus. Enjoy some time to transfer to the port of Nuremberg to embark your river cruise ship. shop before transferring to your hotel. (D) Tonight, meet your fellow passengers at the Welcome Dinner. The ship will moor overnight in Nuremberg. (B,D) July 3 – INNSBRUCK The capital of Austria’s Tyrol region, Innsbruck is famous as the site July 6 – NUREMBERG of two winter Olympics. Follow your guide on your half‐day You have two choices of excursions while in Nuremberg: one morning tour through the quaint medieval streets of Old Town to focusing on the medieval highlights and another focusing WWII. the sparkling Golden Roof. The glittering sloping roof has been an Enjoy a guided tour through this beautiful medieval city, showcasing opulent landmark since the 15th century. You’ll view Maria the Imperial Castle, famous town wall and the legendary fountain Theresa’s Imperial Palace, Triumphal Arch and visit the Hofkirche. of the Market Square. Or turn back the pages of a darker history Plus, you’ll have time to explore the medieval city on your own. with a guided tour of the city’s most important WWII sites, including This afternoon, you may opt to take one of the two optional the enormous Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds. afternoon tours to either the Stubai Glacier or Swarovski Crystal You’ll also visit the Nuremberg Trials Memoriam, and Courtroom Worlds. (B,D) 600 if the courtroom is not in session. En route to Regensburg, you’ll cruise through the manmade marvel, the Main‐Danube Canal. July 4 – ABBEY OF ETTAL – OBERAMMERGAU (B,L,D) This morning you will visit the spectacular Ettal Abbey, a Benedictine order populated by 50 monks, contains a brewery, July 7 – REGENSBURG distillery, bookstore, publishing house, cheese factory and other Explore one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities ventures. You will see jewel‐encrusted crosses containing religious Regensburg on a guided walking tour showcasing the city’s architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta relics, frescoes and richly embroidered vestments, as well as the Praetoria. Alternatively, sample some Bavarian specialties—beer, abbey’s priceless collection of medieval manuscripts. Journey to sausage and pretzels, and for those who wish to be more active, Oberammergau this afternoon. After the Black Plague, that was join a bike tour to Walhalla where you will see the Neoclassical white rampant in Europe, left their small village, the grateful people of marble temple inspired by the Parthenon in Athens. (B,L,D) Oberammergau promised God that they would show their gratitude by putting on a Passion Play. Over 380 years later you will July 8 – PASSAU – LINZ, AUSTRIA get to enjoy this one‐of‐a‐kind, six hour musical and dramatic Enjoy a walking tour along Passau's cobblestone streets admiring performance. You will have reserved seats, a guided tour of the the Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen’s town and motorcoach transfers to and from the play’s theater. Cathedral. For guests looking for a more active morning, you can Dinner in Oberammergau is included. (Note: exact day of this choose between a guided bike tour along the Danube River, or a Passion Play experience is subject to change due to availability of guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus Fortress for panoramic views play tickets.) (B,D) overlooking three rivers. Later in the day, set sail for Linz. (B,L,D)

B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner IITINERARY CONTINUED . . . July 9 – MELK – VIENNA Cruise to Melk, known for its magnificent Benedictine Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Europe’s largest and most revered monasteries. Alternatively, you can join a guided bike tour that takes you through the UNESCO‐designated Wachau Valley; or go on a walking tour along Dürnstein's cobblestone streets to the Baroque Stiftskirche, famed church tower. Later in the day, set sail through the vineyard‐rich Wachau Valley. (B,L,D)

July 10 – VIENNA aboard the AmaCerto The “City of Waltzes” offers a treasure trove of gems and you have two ways to discover them. Join a city tour showcasing its regal splendors, including the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs before concluding in Vienna’s historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and then visiting St. Stephen’s Cathedral. For a more active exploration of the area, take a guided bike ride along the Danube. During the afternoon, you can enjoy leisure time or pedal your way to Klosterneuburg Monastery on a guided cycling tour. (B,L,D) ALL INCLUSIVE PRICING FROM NEW YORK* July 11 – BUDAPEST, HUNGARY E Fixed Window Stateroom (160 sq ft) $6198* You cannot help but fall in love with Budapest, known as the “Queen of D Fixed Window Stateroom (160 sq ft) $6298* the Danube.” Your city tour begins with visit to the vibrant Great Market C French Balcony Stateroom (170 sq ft) $6698* Hall brimming with vendors selling everything from food to souvenirs. BB French Balcony Stateroom (210 sq ft) $6898* The remainder of this tour takes you to both the Buda (hilly) and the Pest (flat) sides of the river. As an alternative choice, hike up to Castle BA French & Outside Balcony Stateroom (210 sq ft) $6998* Hill for breathtaking views of the city below. Spend your last evening on AB French & Outside Balcony Stateroom (235 sq ft) $7098* board cruising around the famed Parliament Building as the city turns AA French & Outside Balcony Stateroom (235 sq ft) $7198* on all her dazzling lights. (B,L,D) AS Deluxe Dual Balcony Stateroom (290 sq ft) $7398* July 12 – BUDAPEST – DISEMBARKATION S Suite (300 sq ft) $7698* Your European adventure comes to an end as you prepare for your homeward flight today. (B) Oberammergau Play History

Since 1634, the most famous Passion Play in the world has taken place in Oberammergau. The tradition, maintained and experienced almost without interruption for over 380 years, of putting on the play about the suffering, death and resurrection of Christ every ten years, will be continued for the 42nd time in 2020. It is regarded as the most important Passion Play in the world. The village at the edge of the Bavarian Alps expects approximately 500,000 visitors for the passion play, over half of which will be international guests. A special law is in effect to insure that all actors of the world's largest amateur *PRICES INCLUDE dramatic performance come from the village. All participants, from Roundtrip International Airfare from New York actors playing the big speaking parts such as Jesus, Mary or Judas, Overseas Transfers through members of the choir, orchestra members, firemen and All Port Charges and Taxes ushers, must have been born in Oberammergau or lived there for at 7 Nights Deluxe River Cruise Accommodation least 20 years. Over 2,000 Oberammergau villagers will participate Daily Sightseeing Program as outlined in the Itinerary in the 2020 Passion Play. Infotainment System in all Staterooms with Free Internet, Hit Movies, Music Library & English TV Stations Terry Bathrobes and White-on-white plush bedding in all Staterooms Superb Dining with all Meals included during your Cruise Free-flowing Red & White Wines from Europe's great Wine Regions, beer & soft drinks with every Dinner Bottled Water in every stateroom replenished daily Reception, Welcome Dinner & Captain's Gala Dinner Special Highlights including Folklore Dances, Lectures, Theme Dinners, onboard Music Performances and afternoon & evening Piano Music Use of Bicycles to explore on your own *Rates are per person, based on double occupancy Airfare from Nashville and other cities will be available at a later date. All prices reflect a 4% cash discount TRAVEL REGISTRATION FORM THE FINE PRINT INCLUDED IN PRICE: Mail to: Mary Linda Melnyk Mattox - Direct Travel • International Airfare and overseas transfers • Fuel Surcharges • Port Charges of $182 • Deluxe Motorcoaches 305 Arnold Road, Brentwood TN 37027 • Cruise • Deluxe cruise accomodations (based on double occupancy) • Passion Play Ticket for full 6 hour performance • Most shore excursions • All meals on ship, meal beverages, and other meals as indicated • 1st class hotels [email protected] 615-373-2659 NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE: • Airfare from your home city to New York (call for quote) • Optional sightseeing as listed in the brochure Departure City: Departure Date: 7/1/20 (Z) • Onboard Gratuities (These will appear automatically on your onboard statement, and are the guest’s responsibility to pay on board the ship) • Ground Only Transfers Legal Name must be submitted as it appears on your passport: • Any additional services or fees not included above • Optional Travel Protection Plan (see premium schedule) • Miscellaneous fees such as visa, passports, laundry, excess baggage, and other items of personal nature Guest 1 Legal Name: ______Title: ______• $100 Document fee for Non-US and Non-Canadian residents • Voluntary “Love Offering” for guide and driver ACCOMMODATIONS: Preferred Name: ______Price is per person based on double occupancy. Single room/stateroom supplement has the following additional charges: Category E-$4499 D-$4574 C-$4874 BB-$5024 BA-$5174 AB-$5324 AA -$5474 AA+ -$6498 S-$6698. PAYMENT SCHEDULE: Street Address: ______P.O. Box:______Prices reflect a 4% discount for payment via check. City: ______State:______Zip Code:______$100______Due at the time of registration $400 2nd Deposit due on 07/02/19. Guests registering after this date Phone: ______Alt. Phone: ______must submit a total deposit of $500 $1,100 3rd Deposit due on 01/03/20. Guests registering after this date Email: ______q Send me emails about my trip ______must submit a total deposit of $1,600 Full Payment Final Payment is due for all guests on 03/03/20. If paid after the Birth Date: ____/____/______State of Birth: ______Sex: q Male q Female ______due date, a late payment fee of $100 will be assessed. Travel Protection The Travel Protection Plan premium will be due no later than 07/02/19 to Emergency Contact: ______Relationship:______Premium Amount be in full effect. Travel protection premiums must be paid in addition to your ______deposits and in advance of the final payment for coverage to be in effect. Cabin Availability After 12/31/18 or once we have sold out of our allotment of cabins we can Phone: ______Alt. Phone: ______no longer guarantee cabin pricing. Cabins purchased after this date will be How did you learn about this tour? ______subject to availability and may require a supplemental charge. REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED AFTER MARCH 3, 2020: Guest 2 Legal Name: ______Title: ______We welcome registrations after 03/03/20. Registrations received between 03/04/20 - 04/02/20 will incur a $100 per person fee. Registrations received between 04/03/20 - 04/17/20 will incur a $200 per person fee. Registrations received between 04/18/20 - 05/02/20 will incur a $400 per person fee. Registrations received on 05/03/20 or later Preferred Name: ______will be subject to cabin availability and may require a supplemental cabin charge as well as the air fees above. Additional fees will be advised upon registration. Street Address: ______P.O. Box:______CANCELLATION FEES: 100% of Cancellation Fees are covered by the optional Travel Protection Program provided premium has been paid City: ______State:______Zip Code:______and reason for cancellation is coverable. Those who do not take travel protection should be aware of the following cancellation penalties: From day of registration to 365 days prior to departure, you will be charged a $100 non- Phone: ______Alt. Phone: ______refundable administrative fee plus any airline fees. Additionally, thereafter, you will be charged any airline penalties and a single room supplement if your cancellation forces your roommate into a single plus the following charges: Email: ______q Send me emails about my trip 364-241 days prior to departure = $200; 240-181 days prior to departure = $300; 180-151 days prior to departure = $400; 150-121 days prior to departure = $750; 120-91 days prior to departure = 50%; 90-61 days prior to departure Birth Date: ____/____/______State of Birth: ______Sex: q Male q Female = 75%; 60 days to day of departure = 100% of cost. Submit cancellation in writing. On or after day of departure, no refund for any services not used. Emergency Contact: ______Relationship:______FIT TO TRAVEL STATEMENT: Passengers registering for the tour accept the responsibility for being in good health and able to walk and travel on the tour. Because many of the sites are not accessible to the physically challenged, those needing oxygen, wheelchairs, Phone: ______Alt. Phone: ______or other ambulatory assistance will find the tour extremely limiting to their experiences. PASSPORT INFORMATION, CONFIRMATION OF ITINERARY & CHECK IN PROCESS: How did you learn about this tour? ______Passport information must be submitted to our office 3/3/20. Failure to provide your passport information to our office Cabin Selection: by this date may result in change fees or denial of travel. 120 days prior to your trip you will be contacted to re- confirm your itinerary, travel arrangements and registration information during the preliminary check in process for q Fixed Window Stateroom (E) q French/Outside Balcony Stateroom (AB) your trip. Discrepancies in information or failure to check in for your cruise may result in change fees, delays in q Fixed Window Stateroom (D) q French/Outside Balcony Stateroom (AA) receiving travel documents for your trip, or denial of travel. q French Balcony Stateroom (C) q Deluxe Dual Balcony Stateroom (AS) PRICE INCREASES All prices quoted in this brochure are subject to change prior to payment in full due to currency fluctuations, fuel q French Balcony Stateroom (BB) q Suite (S) surcharge increases, government taxes and fees increases or unforeseen circumstances. In addition, you may be q French/Outside Balcony Stateroom (BA) Alternate: (Required, only used if 1st choice is unavailable) subject to a price increase after payment in full has been received due to potential government imposed taxes and fees. Roommate(s): ______AIRLINE ROUTES and TICKETS: In order to keep prices low, we do not guarantee the most direct routing to your final destination. Once "printed", If No Roommate: q Single Room (availability limited) airline tickets cannot be changed or refunded thereafter. Air transportation to/from your destination will be economy class on IATA and ARC carriers utilizing APEX or SUPER APEX non-refundable, non-amendable tickets for groups Important Information Regarding Travel Protection Plan: of 10 or more flying together on entire itinerary. If you choose to depart from a different city than your group or Guest 1: travelling companion, or deviate your flight and/or trip plans, and/or you are taking a pre or post tour, you may fly on 1 Travel Protection coverage cannot be added after you have paid in full. q I Accept q I Decline 2 Premium is based on TOTAL cost of trip and is non-refundable. a different scheduled flight(s) than the rest of your group. 3 Coverage begins when your premium payment is received. Guest 2: FLIGHT TIMES: (separate from deposit & clearly designated as your travel protection premium). q I Accept q I Decline All flights are subject to change by the airlines without advance notice. We are not responsible for such changes or 4 Premium must be paid in full no later than 7/2/19. delays and does not reimburse expenses resulting from such delays. If you are making your own flight arrangements to the departure city, we recommend you purchase a ticket that can be exchanged without large penalties. ADDITIONAL AIRLINE FEES: DEPOSIT PER PERSON REQUIRED You will likely incur additional airline checked baggage fees that are not included in the price of the tour. These fees Payment: $______Check #______vary by airline and are at the airline's discretion on each segment of the flight itinerary. Additionally, you may incur optional fees (food, excess baggage, overweight baggage, items of personal nature, etc.) as well. To Pay by credit Card, please contact Mary Linda Melnyk-Mattox DEVIATIONS: By signing below, I/We certify that I have read the “Fine Print,” understand its content, and agree to its terms including but not Deviations from the standard tour program must be submitted in writing and are subject to any additional airline limited to the potential for price increases that may apply before payment in full has been received as set forth in the “Fine Print” fees, if applicable. Transfers for passengers who deviate are not included. and potential price increases after payment in full has been received due to government imposed taxes and fees. ITINERARY CHANGES: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this brochure. While you will see all sites listed above, the Guest 1 Signature:______order of sites and/or days and number of days may be altered to accommodate changes in airline, hotel schedules, and local conditions. Due to airline schedules, some participants may receive one or two extra leisure Guest 2 Signature: ______days at a nominal per day charge and some extensions may not be available on all departure dates. If itinerary changes necessitate extra overnights, you will be charged $125 per night; single rooms $175 per night. Meals for Tour: TC20 Date: 070120 Code: Z ID: 30252 06/06/18 extra nights are not included. PREGNANCY/INFANT REGULATIONS Travel Protection Plan Schedule of Coverages Maximum Benefit As to pregnancy, a woman cannot have begun her 24th week of pregnancy at any time before or during the cruise. Premium Rates For This Cruise Part A * Benefits provided by EOT If you are pregnant, please provide a medical note upon arrival at the pier for check-in from your physician stating Trip Cost Plan Cost Trip Cost Plan Cost Trip Cancellation ...... Trip Cost your expected due date and medical fitness to travel. If you are in the 24th week or have completed it you will not $ 0 to $1000 ...... $ 99 $4501 to $5000 ...... $499 Part B Benefits provided by United States Fire Insurance Co. be allowed to board. Because of the limited medical facilities, infants must be at least 24 weeks (6 months) of age $1001 to $1500 ...... $149 $5001 to $5500 ...... $549 Accidental Death & Dismemberment ...... $25,000 on the first day of the cruise. $1501 to $2000 ...... $199 $5501 to $6000 ...... $599 Medical Expense / Emergency Assistance...... $50,000 VALIDITY DATE: $2001 to $2500 ...... $249 $6001 to $6500 ...... $649 Trip Interruption...... Trip Cost $2501 to $3000 ...... $299 $6501 to $7000 ...... $699 Travel Delay (Up to $100 Per Day)...... $500 This brochure is valid until 8/31/18. Registrations will still be accepted after the validity date. $3001 to $3500 ...... $349 $7001 to $8000 ...... $799 Missed Connection...... $500 RELEASE INFORMATION $3501 to $4000 ...... $399 $8001 to $9000 ...... $899 Baggage and Personal Effects...... $1,000 Payment of deposit indicates permission for us or our agents to record the registrant’s participation and appearance $4001 to $4500 ...... $449 $9001 to $10,000 . . . . .$999 Baggage Delay...... $100 on video tape, audio tape, film, photograph, or any other medium and to use the registrant’s name, likeness, voice, *For New York Residents Only: Part A Benefits are travel arrangement benefits underwritten by United States Insurance Company. comments, submitted documentation, written papers, and/or biographical material without restrictions or limitation for any advertising, marketing, publicity, educational or promotional purpose which we deem appropriate, unless the For a full description of the plan, go to: www.tripmate.com/wpF429E registrant or guardian otherwise notifies us in writing prior to departure. Conditions and Limitations Except where otherwise stated, we act only as agent for the relevant supplier in securing hotels, transportation and This is a brief description of the plan available for all Travel Protection sales for Trips departing January 1, 2013 and after. Certain exclusions and other travel services and in no event shall we be liable for failure by any such supplier to render any transportation, limitations apply and are detailed in the Certificate of Coverage. For example, coverage does not apply to: any Sickness or condition of you, a Traveling Companion or a Family Member traveling with you that existed during the 60 days prior to the effective date of the coverages (The Pre-Existing lodging or other travel service to be provided on the tour. We assume no liability for injury, death, damage, loss, Condition Exclusion is waived if payment for this plan is received by Educational Opportunities Tours, Inc. at or before the final payment due date for theft, accident, delay or irregularity which may occur by reason of any negligent or willful act or omission of any Your Trip or 105 days before departure date, whichever occurs first.), suicide, normal pregnancy, war or any act of war. Other Covered Reasons, as defined, includes the following events or their consequences: Cancellation or Interruption of your Trip due to: Inclement Weather, unannounced Strike, suppliers of service. We do not own or operate any of the suppliers of services to your tour. Similarly without limiting mechanical breakdown that causes complete cessation of services of Your Common Carrier for at least 12 consecutive hours; a documented traffic the foregoing, passenger agrees to hold us harmless for any defect in any vehicle, plane, boat, bus, car, van or accident while en route to departure; being hijacked or quarantined; jury duty; destruction of your home or destination by fire, flood, burglary or natural disaster; being called to the emergency service of government to provide aid or relief in the event of a natural disaster; a documented theft of passports other vehicle, act of war or insurrection, terrorist activity, revolt or other civil uprising, military action, strikes or labor or visas; a transfer of employment of 250 miles or more; or Revocation of military leave. 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