MELODIES OF THE DANUBE

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1 River Cruise TWIN CITIES LIVE MELODIES OF THE DANUBE JULY 25-AUGUST, 2020

2 Join us! Join Twin Cities Live on this exclusive hosted river cruise and let the melodies of the Danube carry you from one gem to another on a regal journey through time. Discover a wealth of art, history and cultural treasures as you cruise to some of Europe s most famous destinations. From Budapest, journey to Bratislava, Vienna, Passau and the 2,000-year-old town of Regensburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along the way, visit magnificent cathedrals and Baroque abbeys, sample Vienna s sinfully rich sachertorte cake, experience the breathtaking scenery of the Wachau Valley winemaking region and traverse Europe s Continental Divide. This will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience as the entire ship will be exclusive to just TCL. As an added bonus, you ll enjoy this adventure with Twin Cities Live Host, Elizabeth Ries, for an amazing adventure. The trip includes a 7-night European River Cruise onboard the AmaWaterways AmaLea departing from Budapest and ending in Vilshofen, Germany. You will enjoy an extensive lineup of included tours throughout the cruise. In many cases, you will have a choice of excursions, such as standard tours, bike tours, hikes and Special Interest Tours. Your cruise will include a large variety of activities so that you can choose how you want to explore. No matter your preference, your days will be full of discovery and wonder. Get a taste of Budapest too! A special pre-cruise Budapest package as well as discounted group airfare will be available soon to complete your entire experience from start to finish. 2 Twin Cities Live Join Us

3 PRICING WINDOW CABIN from $3,675 per person, based on double occupancy FRENCH BALCONY CABIN from $4,75 per person, based on double occupancy DOUBLE BALCONY CABIN from $5,225 per person, based on double occupancy SUITE from $6,995 per person, based on double occupancy All prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and based on payment by credit card. Cash or check payments will receive a 3.5% discount. Single occupancy rooms/cabins and prices available upon request. INCLUSIONS Seven nights cruise cabin accommodations aboard the AmaWaterways AmaLea River Ship All meals and snacks on board the river cruise throughout the entire seven nights Wine and beer with lunch and dinner Daily happy hour All shore excursions in each port All onboard gratuities for ship staff Taxes, fees and port charges Pricing & Inclusions Twin Cities Live 3

4 Itinerary DAY // SATURDAY, JULY 25 EMBARKATION BUDAPEST, HUNGARY Arrive in Budapest and board your luxurious river cruise ship. Budapest offers an unmatched combination of culture, tradition and even a secret labyrinth of caves under the city. Your city tour begins with a visit to the Great Market Hall before going to both the Buda (hilly) and the Pest (flat) sides of the river. During the evening, be treated to a special Illuminations cruise past the capital s glittering riverfront. (D) DAY 2 // SUNDAY, JULY 26 BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA Host to the crowning ceremonies of Hungarian kings and queens between 536 and 830, Bratislava certainly has earned the title Coronation City of Kings, as you ll discover during your walking tour. Or join a special Tastes of Slovakia tour. For a more active adventure, hike up to Bratislava Castle, offering magnificent views of the city. (B,L,D) 4 Twin Cities Live Itinerary DAY 3 // MONDAY, JULY 27 VIENNA, AUSTRIA The City of Waltzes offers a wealth of gems and your city tour showcases its regal splendors, including the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs. Conclude your tour in Vienna s historic city center and then visit St. Stephen s Cathedral. Or if you prefer a more active exploration, take a guided bike ride to the Klosterneuburg Monastery. During the afternoon, enjoy leisure time to further explore this iconic city. (B,L,D) DAY 4 // TUESDAY, JULY 28 DURNSTEIN MELK, AUSTRIA After reaching the Wachau Valley in the morning, you ll have a choice of three excursions in Dürnstein. Partake in a walking tour along cobblestone streets to the luminous blue facade of the Baroque Stiftskirche, its famed church tower, before enjoying a wine tasting in a local cellar. For a beautiful view of the Wachau Valley, hike up to the fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once held.

5 (DAY 4 CONTINUED) Alternatively, visit a local boutique, where you ll be treated to the region s finest apricot products. After your morning excursions, you have a choice to cruise through the Wachau Valley to Melk or join a bike tour along the Danube. Upon reaching Melk, take a tour of the UNESCO-designated Melk Abbey. (B,L,D) DAY 5 // WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 LINZ, AUSTRIA PASSAU, GERMANY Enjoy a scenic morning sailing to the medieval city of Passau. Join a walking tour through this 2,000-year-old city, noted for its Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen s Cathedral. Guests looking for a more active morning can choose between a guided bike tour along the Danube, or a guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus Fortress overlooking Passau. (B,L,D) DAY 6 // THURSDAY, JULY 30 REGENSBURG, GERMANY Explore Regensburg, one of Germany s best preserved medieval cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a guided walking tour showcasing the city s architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria, gates to an ancient Roman fort built in 79 A.D. As an alternate option, sample some of Bavaria s specialties beer, sausage and pretzels; or bike to Walhalla where you ll see the neo-classical white marble temple inspired by the Parthenon in Athens. (B,L,D) DAY 7 // FRIDAY, JULY 3 REGENSBURG, GERMANY Enjoy additional time in this wonderful city before your evening departure to Vilshofen. (B,L,D) DAY 8 // SATURDAY AUGUST VILSHOFEN, GERMANY DISEMBARKATION Bid farewell to Vilshofen and prepare for your flight home from Munich. (B) Itinerary Twin Cities Live 5

6 AmaLea Designed with vibrant pops of color that call to mind the autumn harvest in European vineyards, and appointed with AmaWaterways signature twin balconies in most staterooms, the AmaLea is a sleek river ship created with luxury yachts in mind. The Panoramic Lounge offers stunning views of mountains and spired skylines. Plus, spacious staterooms afford guests comfort and privacy to rejuvenate while still experiencing the magnificent scenery. TECHNICAL DATA Built 208 Length 443 feet Width 38 feet Crew 5 Staterooms 78 Passengers 56 TWIN BALCONIES Enjoy panoramic views and plenty of fresh air in our lavish twin-balcony staterooms that feature both a balcony and an outside balcony. AWARD-WINNING DINING Savor exquisite cuisine at a variety of dining venues, like the Main Restaurant and The Chef s Table. You can also order delicious tapas between meals in the Main Lounge. PUBLIC SPACES With fewer passengers on board, guests can enjoy the luxury of space our public areas, like lounges and restaurants, are never overcrowded. 6 Twin Cities Live AmaLea

7 305 i i O DECK LOUNGE TWIN BALCONY STATEROOM MAIN DINING ROOM 0 Gift Shop AmaViola Reception SUN DECK DECK 3 Massage & Hair Salon O Suite Violin Deck / & Outside sq. ft. Cat. 4 The CA Chef s Violin Table & Cello Restaurant Deck / - 70 sq. ft Cat. AA Violin Deck / & Outside sq. ft. Cat. 5 Main CB Restaurant Violin Deck / - 55 sq. VIOLIN ft. DECK Cat. AB Cello Deck / & Outside sq. ft. 6 Elevator 334 Cat. D 334 Piano Deck / Fixed s - 60 sq. ft. Cat. BA Violin Deck / & Outside - 20 sq. ft. 7 Crew Cabins Cat. E 333 Piano Deck / Fixed s - 60 sq. ft Cat. BB Cello Deck / & Outside - 20 sq. ft. Bathtub Outside Large Shower Bathroom Outside Large Outside Large Outside Large 8 Observation Lounge 9 Main Lounge & Bar 2 Fitness Room Technical Data. ft. Cat. CA Staterooms Violin & Cello can become Deck / adjoining by request sq. ft. Up Year to triple Built: occupancy. AMALEA 208. ft. Note: Cat. Stateroom CB Violin layouts Deck below / are not to scale sq. ft. AMAKRISTINA 207 ft. Cat. D Piano Deck / Fixed s - 60 sq. ft. AMASTELLA 206 AMAVIOLA 206 Category Suite Category AA / AB Category BA / BB ft. Cat. E Piano Deck / Fixed s - 60 sq. ft. ft. A / AB AMALEA DECK PLANS Up to triple occupancy. Category BA / BB Category CA Category CB CELLO DECK Category CA PIANO DECK Length: 443 ft. Width: 38 ft. Shower Crew: 5 Bathroom Staterooms: 78 Passengers: 56 Registry: Switzerland Suite Violin Deck / & Outside sq. ft. Cat. CA Violin & Cello Deck / - 70 sq. ft. Cat. AA Violin Deck / & Outside sq. ft. Cat. CB Violin Deck / - 55 sq. ft. Category D / E Cat. AB Cello Deck / & Outside sq. ft. Cat. D Piano Deck / Fixed s - 60 sq. ft. Cat. BA Violin Deck / & Outside - 20 sq. ft. Cat. E Piano Deck / Fixed Twin s s - 60 sq. ft. Cat. Outside BB Cello Large Deck / & Outside - 20 sq. ft. Staterooms can become adjoining by request Category CB Up to triple occupancy. 4 The Chef s Table Restaurant 5 Main Restaurant 6 Elevator 7 Crew Cabins Technical Data Year Built: AMALEA 208 AMAKRISTINA 207 AMASTELLA 206 AMAVIOLA 206 Length: 443 ft. Width: 38 ft. Crew: 5 Staterooms: 78 Passengers: 56 Registry: Switzerland Category D / E Note: Stateroom layouts below are not to scale. WINDOW CABIN 60 sq.ft. Category Suite FRENCH BALCONY CABIN Category AA / AB Category BA / BB sq.ft. Category CA Categ Outside Large Twin s Bathtub Shower Bathroom Outside Outside Large Large Outside Large Outside Large Outside Large DOUBLE BALCONY CABIN sq.ft. SUITE 350 sq.ft. SUN DECK POOL Soak up some rays or take a dip in our refreshing pool with a swim-up bar as we pass by centuries-old castles, charming villages and other breathtaking scenery. SIGHTSEE BY BIKE With a fleet of bicycles on board, guests have the opportunity to explore Europe on our guided bike tours, or go discover on their own. MASSAGE SERVICES AND HAIR SALON After a marvelous day of immersive shore excursions, return to the ship and treat yourself to a bit of pampering with a soothing massage. AmaLea Twin Cities Live 7

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