Danube River Cruise Monday 9th - Monday 16th July 2018

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1 Danube River Cruise Monday 9th - Monday 16th July 2018 Celebrate the Trefoil Guild s 75th year in style aboard the Danube River Cruise Ship! You will join fellow members of the Trefoil Guild on a memorable 8-day cruise experience, stopping off in the vibrant cities and old-world towns that line the Danube River. Main Deck * a twin room and a minimum of 52 paying passengers Middle Deck * a twin room and a minimum of 60 paying passengers Panorama Deck * a twin room and a minimum of 70 paying passengers The Itinerary Day 1 - Passau Your morning flight will arrive in Munich where you will take a coach transfer to Passau in Southern Germany. Here, you will board the 4-star Premiere Cruise Ship and depart at 17.00hrs for the Austrian city of Melk. Day 2 - Melk Following a morning spent exploring the magnificent baroque Benedictine monastery, Melk Abbey, you will continue your journey to Vienna, arriving in the city at 19.00hrs where you will berth overnight in Nussdorf. Day 3 - Vienna Day 3 of your Danube adventure will be spent in Austria s vibrant capital of Vienna. Best known for its imperial history and its connection with the classical music world, Vienna is a history-lover s haven and a culture-vulture s paradise! You will enjoy a full day of sightseeing, including a visit to Schönbrunn Palace, before departing for Budapest. Day 4 - Budapest Arriving in Budapest in the morning, you will enjoy a guided tour of the city: in Buda, you ll find royal palaces, ancient history and quaint spas, while over the Danube River in Pest, you ll discover the bustling cosmopolitan hub of the city. In the evening, you can enjoy Budapest at night with the added entertainment of a folklore show!

2 Day 5 - Budapest Experience a morning of traditional Hungarian entertainment at the Puszta Horse Show, before departing from Budapest at 13.15hrs and cruising overnight to Bratislava. Day 6 - Bratislava Arriving in Slovakia s capital city Bratislava at 06.30hrs, you will enjoy a guided walking tour of the city, with time to explore the 18th century old town. Set against a picturesque backdrop of vineyards and mountains, Bratislava is a truly unique city due to its juxtaposition of old-world charm and modern city buzz. At 15.30hrs, the ship departs Bratislava, cruising overnight towards Dürnstein, Austria Day 7 - Dürnstein You will spend the morning in the traditional Austrian town of Dürnstein, with time to visit the medieval castle and the stunning Dürnstein Abbey, before departing for Passau in the afternoon. Day 8 - Passau The ship arrives in Passau at 08.00hrs where you will disembark and begin your return journey home. Tour Inclusions: ATOL protected return flights from Manchester, Birmingham or London (routes may not be direct) Transfers from Munich airport to ship berth 7 nights accommodation in en-suite twin cabins with two separate beds Full-board catering (starting with an evening meal on day 1 and finishing with breakfast on day 8) All excursions as detailed in the itinerary Tour Exclusions: UK transfer to departure airport Single room supplement (limited to a maximum of 6 cabins) Drinks other than soft drinks, house beer and house wine Additional nights accommodation before or after the Cruise Inclusion of a drinks package - free tea & coffee all day from self-service stations and soft drinks, house beer and house wine with dinner and lunch Services of a Venture Abroad representative throughout the tour Services of an on board Cruise Director Travel Insurance (available for passengers 85 and under) Cruise Protection Policy * Deposit of per person on booking, followed by a second and third deposit of 150 per person. The final balance due 14 weeks before departure. To reserve your place on the Danube River Cruise, call our team on

3 Danube River Cruise FAQ s The ship doesn t have an on-board doctor but the crew are first aid trained. There are no adapted rooms for wheelchair users on-board There is a lift between cabin decks but passengers do need to be able to walk up a few stairs as not all floors are accessible by a lift The ship has a 4-star classification There are a small number of single cabins available a supplement will apply; Main Deck Middle Deck Panorama Deck We sell the rooms on a first come first served basis and have a second ship, Ms Select Explorer on hold The price is based on a 100% occupancy rate of the boat should we sell out on the first one

4 The Cruise Ship The 4-star premier cruise ship, Ms Serenity, is decked with polished and stylish interiors, comfortable ensuite cabins, a spacious lounge and bar area and a quality restaurant. The Cabins All cabins are the same size with the same facilities including twin beds, air conditioning, satellite TV, safe and hairdryer and have all been designed and maintained to a high standard to ensure a comfortable stay. The only difference is the outside view and window size. The cabins on the Panorama Deck feature a sliding full-size window with the best views. The Middle Deck features a sliding half-size window and the Main Deck features a fixed small window. Panorama Deck Middle Deck Main Deck

5 Lounge Bar Restaurant Middle Deck Main Deck Panorama Deck Reception Restaurant Main Deck Middle Deck Panorama Deck Sun Deck Profile Reception