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Grand Danube Passage Prague to Sofia NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT RIVER for Solo Travelers JO URNEY Grand Danube Passage Prague to Sofia Inspiring Moments > Witness Budapest’s glowing, amber skyline during an evening cruise along the Danube River. > Gaze at the scenic wonder of the Iron Gate Gorge, an engineering marvel. INCLUDED FEATURES > Discover the history and grandeur of timeless Vienna. Accommodations (with baggage handling) Itinerary – 3 nights in Prague, Czech Republic, at Day 1 Depart gateway city > Delight in the beguiling, relaxed the deluxe Cosmopolitan Prague Hotel. Day 2 Arrive in Prague and transfer ambience of Bratislava’s old town. – 8 nights aboard the exclusively to hotel > Applaud the graceful turns and flowing chartered, first-class MS Amadeus Silver II. Day 3 Prague movements of elegant waltz dancers during an exclusive performance. – 2 nights in Sofia, Bulgaria, at the deluxe Day 4 Prague Sofia Hotel Balkan. Day 5 Prague | Passau | Embark ship > From tasty pretzels to local vintages, thrill Day 6 Melk | Dürnstein your palate with regional flavors. Transfers (with baggage handling) Day 7 Vienna > – Deluxe motor coach transfers during the Marvel at the lush, storybook Day 8 Bratislava Land | Cruise Program. landscape of the Wachau Valley. Day 9 Budapest > Enjoy a moment of quiet thought in Extensive Meal Program Day 10 Mohacs | Pécs | Osijek | Vukovar the marbled halls of Melk Abbey. Day 11 Belgrade – 13 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 9 dinners, > Experience five UNESCO World including Welcome and Farewell Dinners; Day 12 Iron Gate Gorge Heritage sites. tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine, beer Day 13 Vidin | Disembark ship | Sofia or soft drinks with lunch and dinner. Day 14 Sofia Dürnstein Day 15 Transfer to Sofia airport Your One-of-a-Kind Journey and depart for gateway city – Visit 8 countries during this program. – Discovery excursions and Personalize Flights and transfers included for AHI FlexAir participants. Your Journey | PYJ choices highlight Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. the local culture, heritage and history. – Expert-led Enrichment programs enhance your insight into the region. – AHI Sustainability Promise: We strive to make a positive, purposeful impact in the communities we visit. – AHI Connects: Local immersion. – Free time to pursue your own interests. – Welcome and Farewell Receptions. – A personal VOX headset to hear your English-speaking guide clearly. – Tipping of guides and drivers. Activity Level: We have rated all of our excursions with activity levels to help you assess this program’s physical expectations. Please call or visit our website for full details. 800-941-5457 www.k-state.com GRAND DANUBE PASSAGE – Prague to Sofia Discovery AHI Sustainability Promise AHI Connects: The Waltz. Delight in Bratislava We strive to make a positive, purposeful the Viennese Waltz as professional dancers Old Town & Cafe | Old Town & Music | impact in the communities we visit, perform the elegant dance. You may wish to Iron Curtain Bike Tour ( Active) whenever possible. try the graceful steps yourself! Vienna Environmental Impact | Thoughtful Sofia. Discover Sofia’s landmarks, ancient Imperial Vienna | Klosterneuburg choices to minimize our environmental ruins and inspiring architecture. See the ruins Monastery & Wine | Schönbrunn Palace footprint: eco-friendly transportation, of Serdica, marvel at St. George Rotunda Dürnstein guided walks in lieu of bus tours and less and thrill to many more inspiring sites. Dürnstein Walking Tour | Cycling the plastic waste. Lunch with a View. Dine at The Rocks Danube ( Active) | Wachau Winery Social Impact | Ongoing initiatives to support local businesses that employ and restaurant, nestled in a stunning vista with Prague benefit people in the community. Curating views of the Belogradchik Rocks. Lobkowicz Palace & Museum | Prague’s meaningful experiences by staying in Vidin. See highlights of one of Bulgaria’s Jewish Quarter | Art Nouveau & Cubist intimately sized locales instead of cities oldest towns: the medieval Baba Vida Walking Tour affected by overtourism. Fortress, the Osman Pazvantoglu Library and Mosque, and the St. Panteleimon Church . Economic Impact | Community-based tourism using expert local guides and Frühschoppen. Indulge in a German, mid- Enrichment lecturers, plus program scheduling during morning tradition! Eat, drink and be merry > quieter, “shoulder seasons.” as you enjoy beer accompanied by pretzels, Prologue to the Bulgarian sausages and mustards. Revolution Folklore Show. Enjoy an engaging and > Modern Serbia lively folklore performance on the ship. >The Velvet Revolution AHI Travel Expertise Pécs. A walking tour of Pécs reveals Passenger Service Representative | sensational Ottoman mosques and Roman >Timeless Vienna Helps with everything from arranging flights ruins, which have been turned into churches. to fulfilling special requests. Osijek & Vukovar. Experience Croatia’s Travel Director | Manages all details Slavonia region. Learn about traditions, taste UNESCO World Heritage to ensure a memorable trip. local delicacies and visit Osijek and Vukovar, 1. Budapest, including the Banks of the Travel information | Prepares you fully cities with impressive histories and lingering for your journey. remnants from the war. Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue Expert local guides and lecturers | Budapest by Night. The architecture Provide friendly, knowledgeable service and along the Danube is illuminated with vivid 2. Historic Center of Vienna share their passion for their country. auburn and butter-toned hues. Enjoy an 3. Wachau Cultural Landscape evening cruise, gliding by the Parliament, Fisherman’s Bastion, Buda Castle and more. 4. Jewish Quarter and Historic Center of Prague Melk Abbey. Delight in the architecture and Let us arrange your flights! interior of Melk’s Benedictine abbey. The 5. Palace and Gardens of Schönbrunn AHI FlexAir | Our personalized building dates from 1736 and its terrace air program features transfers, assistance offers stunning Danube vistas. and flexibility. Picturesque Passau. Nestled at the confluence of the Danube, Ilz and Inn rivers, Passau offers many visual highlights. See the Veste Oberhaus, Niedernburg Abbey, St. DATES & PRICES Stephen’s Cathedral, Rathaus and more. October 6-20, 2022 Prague Old Town and Charles Bridge. Visit the famous Old Town Horloge (Clock Tower), whose 15th-century astronomical Price From $5,545 clock still works on its original system of construction. Then stroll along Charles Passau Special Savings $250 Bridge, a gem of medieval architecture. PYJ | A choice of unique excursions: Accommodations Special Price From $5,295 Belgrade Sofia Hotel Balkan VAT & Port Tax supplement is an additional $395 per Belgrade City Highlights | Belgrade: Eating MS Amadeus Silver II person. Like a Local | Science & Scientist Tour All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on Cosmopolitan Prague Hotel double occupancy and do not include air transportation Budapest costs (unless otherwise stated). Highlights of Budapest | Living Local | Single supplement waived for solo travelers! This Budapest’s Jewish Quarter The information in this flier is correct offer is limited, capacity-controlled and tends to sell out at the time of printing. 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