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Gems of Eastern Europe Romania • • • Hungary • Croatia

June 19 - 29, 2020 Tour Dates:

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11 Days • 23 Meals Discover the scenery and history along the lower River as you sail aboard our deluxe river vessel. Travel through five countries of Eastern Europe and discover their history, culture and beauty.

EXCEPTIONAL INCLUSIONS E 23 Meals (9 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners) E Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours E Visit five countries E Two-night hotel stay and touring in Bucharest, Romania E Seven-night cruise aboard a luxurious Emerald Waterways Star-Ship Included visit to Bran (Dracula’s) castle in Transylvania E First-class service by an English-speaking crew E Shore excursions with English-speaking local guides DAY 1 – Depart the USA E Personal listening device for onboard excursions Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Bucharest, Romania. E All meals included onboard with a variety of international cuisine DAY 2 – Bucharest, Romania E Complimentary regional wines, beer and soft drinks Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your accompany onboard lunches and dinners hotel. The day is at leisure to begin discovering this historic city on E New onboard Activity Manager will support all your own. EmeraldACTIVE excursions and host daily onboard wellness activities, games, classes and evening entertainment DAY 3 – Bucharest E Complimentary bottled water in your stateroom Today’s excursion ventures out to Transylvania and Bran (Dracula’s) E Complimentary WiFi onboard Castle. Travel through the scenic Carpathian Mountains, visit the E Complimentary bicycles onboard for use ashore Monastery Sinaia and enjoy an included lunch en-route. At the E All gratuities included castle, hear the legends of the infamous Count and decide for E $55 in Mayflower Money yourself! Meals: B, L

DAY 4 – Bucharest / Giurgiu, Romania CRUISE AND HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Begin the day with an included tour showcasing the highlights of Days Two and Three – Radisson Blu, or similar, Bucharest, Romania HUNGARY Bucharest. See Union and University Squares, pass the impressive Days Four through Ten – aboard an Emerald Waterways vessel Triumph Arch, drive along the longest boulevard of the city and Danube River admire the Royal Palace in Revolution Square. After the tour, journey Kalocsa to Giurgiu where your Emerald Waterways vessel awaits. ROMANIA Meals: B, D Bran Castle 1 Hotel Overnights CROATIA 1 Cruise Overnights Osijek DAY 5 – Rousse, Bulgaria This morning, depart the ship on an included excursion to the 2 Bucharest Visit Donji Milanovac impressive cliff-top town of – described as the most Tour Route Iron Gates Golubac beautiful Bulgarian city. This former capital of the Bulgarian empire Giurgiu Cruise Route RousseHUNGARY was once known as the ‘City of the Tsars’ and remains largely 7 SERBIA Budapest unchanged from medieval times. Continue on to the historic town of Arbanasi Veliko TarnovoDanube River Arbanasi, perched high on a plateau overlooking the Yantra River. Kalocsa Known for its 17th and 18th-century churches, a highlight of the BULGARIA visit may be the choir concert of acapella Orthodox chants. Upon ROMANIA 1 Hotel Overnights Bran Castle returning to the ship, depart for Vidin. CROATIA Osijek 1 Cruise Overnights Meals: B, L, D 2 Bucharest EmeraldACTIVE:Visit Hike to Ivanovo Church Belgrade Donji Milanovac EmeraldPLUS:Tour ChoirRoute concert in Arbanasi Iron Gates Golubac Giurgiu Cruise Route Rousse DAY 6 – Vidin, Bulgaria Vidin 7 A morning arrival brings you to Vidin in northwest Bulgaria. It is one SERBIA Arbanasi of the oldest towns along the Bulgarian Danube, and prospers from Veliko Tarnovo surrounding countryside and renowned for wine production. The day BULGARIA Medieval mementos remain unchanged in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria Sail through the Iron Gates begins with an included tour of a vineyard and the opportunity to Croatia with Tamburica entertainment onboard before departing for sample the local vintage. Later, venture to Baba Vida, a medieval Hungary. Meals: B, L, D fortress with three fully preserved towers and the original battlements. EmeraldPLUS: Home-hosted lunch with a Croatian Family Recognized as one of the city’s main attractions, it is also one of the EmeraldPLUS: Meet students from the local village few entirely preserved medieval fortresses in Bulgaria. Alternatively, embark on a hike to Belogradchik Fortress, also known as Kaleto, on DAY 10 – Kalocsa, Hungary the northern slopes of the . Initially used as a Early this morning, the ship arrives in Kalocsa, one of Hungary’s lookout point, it is believed to have been built by Romans, utilizing oldest towns and famous for the production of paprika. After the already existing rocky landscape. breakfast, visit a local Puszta Horse Farm during an included Meals: B, L, D excursion. Watch a performance showcasing the exceptional riding EmeraldACTIVE: Hike to Belogradchik skills of Magyar horsemen and the ‘tricks’ of the horses themselves. Reboard the ship and enjoy your final afternoon onboard sailing to DAY 7 – Golubac – Donji Milanovac, Serbia / Iron Gates Embark on an incredible journey to the archeological excavation site Budapest. After dinner, your cruise ends on a spectacular note as you of Lepinski Vir. Located on the Danube in the Djerdap Gorge, near cruise around the harbor to see this magnificent city aglow in nighttime splendor. the town of Donji Milanovac, this Paleolithic site showcases a history Meals: B, L, D spanning more than 8 millennia. Archeologists have used this site to EmeraldPLUS: Visit to Puszta Horse Farm track the development of prehistoric culture in Europe and EmeraldPLUS: Evening cruise of Budapest numerous Stone Age settlements have been found in the area. Re- embark the ship in Golubac following the excursion and enjoy the DAY 11 – Budapest / USA rest of the day sailing along the Danube River. Bid a fond farewell to Eastern Europe as you depart on the transfer to Meals: B, L, D the airport and return home with memories of life enriching experiences from your cruise along the lower Danube River. Meal: B DAY 8 – Belgrade, Serbia Today’s adventure begins with an included guided tour of Serbia’s Itinerary is subject to change. vibrant capital including a visit to Tito’s Memorial, the impressive Fortress Kalemegdan and St. Church, the world’s largest orthodox cathedral. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure in port, or join an optional excursion to the National Opera Theatre for a backstage tour. After dinner, you’re in for a treat as a dance troupe comes aboard and performs a folklore show featuring dances from various parts of the country. Meals: B, L, D EmeraldACTIVE: Guided bike tour DiscoverMORE: National Opera Theatre Tour (additional expense) EmeraldPLUS: Evening Serbian folklore show onboard

DAY 9 – Osijek, Croatia After breakfast, depart for a tour of Osijek, the 4th largest city in Croatia. During a walking tour, visit the Tvrda (citadel) – a collection of Baroque buildings and an 18-century Habsburg star fort. Join local families for a home-hosted lunch before having the opportunity to meet students of the village. Return to the ship for a final taste of

Budapest’s majestic Parliament decorates the Danube Seven nights accommodations aboard an

EmeraldBuilt: 2014-2017 Speed: 15.5Waterways mph Staterooms: 80 Suites: Star12 Length: 443Ship ft. Crew: 47

SUN DECK Public Areas and Ship Amenities 1 Sun Deck with Deck Chairs 2 Navigation Bridge 3 Sky Barbecue HORIZON DECK 4 Golf Putting Green 5 Games Area 6 Retractable Glass Roof 7 Walking Track 8 Daytime Pool & Bar / Evening Cinema VISTA DECK 9 The Terrace 10 Horizon Bar and Lounge 11 Elevator 12 Reception RIVIERA DECK 13 Wellness Area 14 Fitness Area 15 Reflections Restaurant 16 Hairdresser

Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite Grand Balcony Suite Panorama Balcony Suite Emerald Stateroom 315ft2 210ft2 180ft2 162ft2 SA S A CB C D E

2020 DEPARTURE DATE: June 19 Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) for River Cruises - $429 (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 PER PERSON SINGLE be notified at least one day prior to departure. If you must leave the tour early due to personal illness CATEGORY DECK TWIN ROOM or the illness or death of an immediate family member, TPP will provide a refund for any unused services D E Emerald Stateroom Riviera $4,599 add $2,889 after 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 transportation C Panorama Balcony Suite Vista $5,149 add $3,249 is included ONLY if your air tickets are purchased through Mayflower Cruises & Tours. Please review the B Panorama Balcony Suite Vista $5,319 add $3,359 Plan for details on coverage. A Panorama Balcony Suite Horizon $5,649 add $3,539 Cancellation Charges Without Traveler’s Protection Plan (TPP) S Grand Balcony Suite Horizon $6,249 N/A • 91 days or more ...... Deposit Amount • 90 days to day of departure ...... 100% of the total tour SA Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite Horizon $6,849 N/A • No refund on unused portions of the tour Plan and benefits offered and administered by Trip Mate, Inc. FREE AIRFARE from Chicago ($1,600) when reservations are made by September 30, 2019! Air itineraries may not be available until documents are received. Air seats are assigned by Beginning October 1, 2019, please call for details! 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 TOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL air with the group. 1 2 3 45 EASY ENERGETIC FOR RESERVATIONS OR INFORMATION CONTACT:

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