$2,895. DANUBE DELIGHTS 8 day itinerary Nuremberg to Budapest September 22, It s all included!

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1 DANUBE DELIGHTS 8 day itinerary Nuremberg to Budapest September 22, 2019 It s all included! 7 nights in a stateroom or suite of your choice $2,895 USD STARTING FROM 20 onboard meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners including Captain s Welcome and Farewell dinner PER PERSON Wine, beer and soft drinks to accompany lunch and dinner on board As you cruise along one of Europe s most romantic rivers, you leave behind busy western life and sail into a world that s filled with authentic architecture and steeped in tradition. Our 8-day Nuremberg to Budapest cruise takes you on a journey of discovery into Old Europe, uncovering ancient abbeys, beautiful palaces, and historic landmarks left in the wake of WWII. An invitation to a hosted afternoon tea provides a truly authentic insight into Slovakian life and the chance to try traditional fare, while vibrant cities such as Vienna and Budapest fill your European exploration with trips to iconic sights and bustling city streets. Complimentary tea and coffee Complimentary bottled water, restocked daily 6 shore excursions, either on foot or by First Class coach and 6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites 4 EmeraldPLUS activities, including a hosted afternoon tea with a local Slovakian family 4 EmeraldACTIVE excursions, including a biking tour between Melk and Dürnstein CABIN RATES Category D $3,495 Category B $4,445 Category A $4,645 Category S $5,045 Category SA $5,845 Personal lightweight headsets for included excursions for your listening ease A variety of onboard evening entertainment Complimentary WiFi on board Complimentary bicycles on board First-class service from English speaking crew and knowledgeable local guides Airport transfer to and from your ship 7 Number of nights Coach River cruise All gratuities, saving you up to $350 per couple For more information about this deluxe river cruise please contact Sharon Musselman at Heavenly Holiday Travel or travel@sctexas.org 2014 Best Value For Money, River Cruise Best River Line for Value Best River Line For Value Best New River Ship

2 DANUBE DELIGHTS 8 day itinerary Nuremberg to Budapest EWNB.1 DAY 1 NUREMBURG On arrival at the airport, you ll be met by an Emerald Waterways representative and transferred by coach to your award-winning ship in Nuremberg. Here, you ll have the chance to unpack, relax in your room and explore all of the ship s fantastic facilities. Included Meals: Welcome Buffet dinner. DAY 2 KELHEIM REGENSBURG This morning s sailing takes you through the final stretch of the fascinating Main-Danube Canal to Kelheim. As you cruise along the Danube River, you ll reach Regensburg, one of Germany s best preserved Medieval cities. On your guided walking tour you ll have the chance to admire one of the oldest bridges crossing the Danube as well as the city s architectural highlights. Before your guided tour of Regensburg, you can book a Discover More tour to a local brewery for a tour and beer tasting. This evening, enjoy a Captain s Welcome reception, followed by dinner where you ll be able to meet the other guests, crew and Captain, and acquaint yourself with life on the river. Entertainment comes courtesy of a traditional Bavarian Band, playing a selection of fantastic folk music into the night while you relax with a drink. EmeraldPLUS: Evening entertainment with a traditional Bavarian Band. Included Excursions: Tour of Regensburg. Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch, Captain s Welcome reception and dinner. Discover More: Tour and beer tasting at a local brewery. DAY 3 PASSAU Situated at the confluence of the rivers Danube, Inn and Ilz, today you re visiting Passau the Three Rivers City. On this morning s walking tour, you ll stroll through the cobblestone streets and narrow alleys before emerging to find the perfect view of the hilltop Oberhaus Fortress. Return to your ship for lunch on board and an afternoon of leisurely sailing. As an alternative, you may book a Discover More fullday excursion (including lunch) to Salzburg in Austria one of the best-preserved city centres north of the Alps and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Included Excursions: A walking tour of Passau. Discover More: Full day tour to Salzburg, Austria DAY 4 MELK DÜRNSTEIN Your tour of Austria s wine-growing region begins in Melk a pretty town situated on the south bank of the Danube River. Here you ll explore a 900-year-old Benedictine abbey overlooking the town on a rocky outcrop. Boasting the finest Italian architecture, elaborate gold leaf walls, a 640ft Imperial Corridor and fabulous fresco ceilings, Melk Abbey is a beautiful sight. Later, you ll sail to Dürnstein through the great Wachau Valley home to the 12th-century castle where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned after returning from the crusades. EmeraldACTIVE: Biking tour between Melk and Dürnstein or guided hike to Dürnstein Castle. Included Excursions: A guided tour of Melk Abbey. DAY 5 VIENNA Austria s vibrant city of Vienna is a fantastic fusion of old and new. As well as being known as The City of Music because of its musical legacy, Vienna is also regarded as The City of Dreams, as it was home to Sigmund Freud the world s first psychoanalyst. Today, we take you on a coach tour along the Ringstrasse, where you ll see Vienna s world-famous Opera House, Burgtheatre, Town Hall and Hofburg Imperial Palace before hopping off to explore on foot. You ll then head to the center of Vienna where St. Stephen s cathedral stands proud and majestic in the main square and where you can take in the city s fabulous sights from a truly unique vantage point. If you feel active, join the guided bike tour instead of the coach tour and guided walk. This afternoon, book a Discover More visit to Belvedere Museum. This evening, you have the choice to book an exclusive Discover More excursion to enjoy a Viennese concert. This is an exclusive event performed only for Emerald Waterways guests. EmeraldACTIVE: Guided bike tour Included Excursions: A sightseeing drive along the Ringstrasse and a walking tour of Vienna. Discover More: Belvedere Museum, and/or Viennese Evening Concert. DAY 6 BRATISLAVA Today you ll experience the bustling pedestrian plazas and stylish street cafés of Bratislava, including a sightseeing tour of the Old Town home to many historical buildings, including the magnificent Mirbach Palace and the Gothic cathedral of St. Martin. Afterwards, you ll enjoy a hosted afternoon tea with a local Slovakian family, providing you with a truly authentic insight into Slovakian culture. You ll sample traditional fare in the company of new friends and discover what everyday life is like in a Slovakian village. This evening, you have an extra special invite to the Captain s Farewell reception followed by dinner. EmeraldPLUS: A hosted afternoon tea with a local Slovakian family. Included Excursions: A walking tour of Bratislava. Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch, Captain s Farewell reception and dinner. DAY 7 BUDAPEST Widely known as one of Europe s most beautiful cities, Budapest is home to many UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Buda Castle Quarter, Andrássy Avenue, Heroes Square and the Millennium Underground Railway the second oldest underground electric metro system in the world. Whether you choose our motor coach tour, or join our EmeraldACTIVE group for the hike to Castle Hill, both tours will visit Fisherman s Bastion for sightseeing and views, or see Matthias Church and the iconic Chain Bridge that links Buda and Pest. Conclude the day with an evening cruise and see the heart of the city lit up at night while enjoying a traditional Hungarian dinner and folklore show. EmeraldPLUS: Traditional Hungarian folklore show and Danube River evening cruise. EmeraldACTIVE: Guided hike to Castle Hill. (Active fitness level recommended.) Included Excursions: A guided tour of Budapest. DAY 8 BUDAPEST After a delicious buffet breakfast to prepare you for the day ahead, it s time to say your goodbyes to your fellow guests, the crew and your Captain before you re transferred to the airport and your journey home begins, or extend your stay with two additional nights in Budapest. Included Meals: Breakfast.

3 1st Passenger: Cruise Registration Legal name Exactly as it appears on your Passport: First Middle: Last: Date of Birth: Street Address: City: State: Zip: Home phone: Cell: Passport # Issue Date: Expiration Date: US Citizen: Yes No Known Traveler # (only if purchasing AIR) Airline Seat Preference: Aisle Window Next to (check only if purchasing AIR) Circle 1st and 2nd Choice Choose Location Emerald Stateroom Forward Port Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite Mid Fwd Starboard Grand Balcony Suite Midship Owner s One-bedroom Suite Mid Aft Aft Do you require Special Needs Cabin Yes No Dietary restrictions Travel Insurance Quote: Yes No Travel Insurance is Highly Recommended!! 2 nd Passenger: Legal name Exactly as it appears on your Passport: First Middle: Last: Date of Birth: Street Address: City: State: Zip: Home phone: Cell: Passport # Issue Date: Expiration Date: US Citizen: Yes No Known Traveler # (only if purchasing AIR) Airline Seat Preference: Aisle Window Next to (check only if purchasing AIR) Travel Insurance Quote: Yes No Travel Insurance is Highly Recommended!! Complete and return these forms to SC Lifestyle/Activities office: 2 Texas Drive, Building A.

4 Credit Card Authorization Form PLEASE COMPLETE THIS CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION FORM Cardholder Name: Cardholder Name exactly as it appears on your credit card. Billing Street Address: State: Zip Code: Phone: Credit Card Type: Visa MasterCard AMEX Credit Card Number: Expiration Date: Security Code: Charge Amount: $ (USD) 1 st Passenger: Birth Date: 2 nd Passenger: Birth Date: Verify Names on the passport and booking documents match exactly and are spelled identically/correctly. Check Air Seat Request only if purchasing AIR with Emerald Air Seat Request: Aisle Window Next to Cardholder Sign, Date and Print Name Below: Signed: Dated: Name: I authorize my Travel Agent and Heavenly Holiday Travel, LLC to charge the above listed travel services for the above listed person (s) to my credit card provided herein. I agree that I will pay for this purchase in accordance with the issuing bank cardholder agreement. You should complete this form if you are using your credit card to purchase travel services for yourself or other individuals known to you. The purpose of the Credit Card Authorization form is to comply with credit card acceptance rules with travel suppliers and to protect you the cardholder, Heavenly Holiday Travel, LLC and your travel agent from credit card fraud. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this form, please contact your travel agent, Sharon Musselman at This form must be completed and signed by the cardholder. Heavenly Holiday Travel, LLC reserves the right to request additional information from the cardholder. If fraud is suspected, Heavenly Holiday Travel, LLC reserves the right to deny this transaction. Complete and return these forms to SC Lifestyle/Activities office located at 2 Texas Drive, Building A.

5 Travel Insurance Waiver Danube Delights September 22, 2019 Travel protection provides benefits covering trip cancellation, interruption, or delay, medical expenses, evacuation, lost or delayed baggage and other losses while traveling. Protect yourself and protect your investment by purchasing a travel insurance policy for your trip. I have been advised of and understand the benefits of Travel Protection Insurance. I decline the offer to purchase travel protection / trip insurance. I understand that I am solely responsible for any cancellation penalties and out-of-pocket expenses incurred. By signing this waiver, I agree to release Heavenly Holiday Travel, LLC and Sun City Texas CA from any and all liability associated with my decision to not purchase travel insurance. I also acknowledge that without insurance, there may be no way to recoup any losses, costs or expenses incurred. I have read and understand this Travel Insurance Waiver and accept all consequences resulting from my decision to not purchase trip insurance. Signature: Date: Signature: Date: