An internet presentation will be conducted in October. Please watch for further details at the website, in THE TOWN CORKER and at the Winery.

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1 7-NIGHT LEGENDARY DANUBE RIVERBOAT CRUISE FOR WINE LOVERS DEPARTING OCTOBER 31 st, 2017 Hello Wine Lovers! Are YOU ready to have a trip of a lifetime? Well you ve come to the right place! Here are the basic details of the CWB Riverboat Cruise. Boking will be completed by our host agency GLOBUS, an expert in European travel. But first, please check out some of the details contained in this document. An internet presentation will be conducted in October. Please watch for further details at the website, in THE TOWN CORKER and at the Winery. YOUR CWB 2017 RIVERBOAT CRUISE ITINERARY Day 1 Arrive in Nuremberg, Germany (Embarkation) Welcome to Germany! This afternoon board your river cruise vessel. Before dinner, meet your crew for a welcome reception. Day 2 Nuremberg Roth This morning the choice is yours join a Certified Local Guide for a NUREMBERG RALLY GROUNDS tour, or GUIDED SIGHTSEEING of the nearby town of Roth. This delightful town, with its half-timbered houses and market square, is also an industrial center for textile manufacturing. In contrast, take pictures of Schloss Ratibor, an ancient hunting lodge, built in 1535, with a most picturesque inner courtyard. Roth is also the scene for one of Europe s most important annual triathlons. Our Master of Wine joins you today and will share his knowledge of some of the regional wines at an on board lecture and a tasting of wines he has chosen for this occasion. Day 3 Regensburg Arrive in Regensburg today. Dating back to the time of the Celts around 500 BC, Regensburg is one of Germany s best preserved medieval cities. Established during the Holy Roman Empire and the only German city not bombed during WWII, Regensburg has at least 1,300 listed buildings of historic interest. Architectural highlights of your GUIDED WALK include the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall), built in the 13th century, and Porta Pretoria, gates to an ancient Roman fort built in 179 AD. Wander through the city s lanes and alleys to discover the many mansions with high towers. Wealthy families built these towers to emphasize their status and wealth during the Middle Ages, and many still remain today. Walk across the 12th-century Steinerne Brücke (Stone Bridge), the oldest of its kind in Germany. Grab a beer and enjoy an included SNACK at the Historische Wurstküche (Old Sausage Kitchen), one of Germany s oldest restaurants. Bask in the vibrant atmosphere and take in the remarkable views along the river. Before dinner we ll introduce you to some of Germany s FAMOUS BEERS!

2 Day 4 Passau This morning, dock in Passau. Uniquely located where the Inn, Ilz, and Danube Rivers converge, Passau is a maze of narrow cobblestone streets lined with beautiful patrician houses. St. Stephen s Cathedral, a masterpiece of Italian baroque architecture, houses one of the world s largest church organs with 17,774 pipes. Take in the highlights on the included GUIDED WALK. Alternatively, choose from several full-day optional excursions while your ship continues to sail into Austria. Rejoin your vessel in the late afternoon. This evening enjoy a special Food and Wine Pairing Dinner, hosted by our Master of Wine. Day 5 Melk, Austria Vienna This morning, enjoy an included GUIDED VISIT of Melk s magnificent 11th-century BENEDICTINE ABBEY, one of Europe s largest monasteries. The abbey houses an ornate library with over 80,000 printed books and 2,000 manuscripts. You ll be captivated by the splendor of the church with its frescoed ceilings, stunning high altar, marble statues, and 210-foot-high cupola. The view from the terrace over the Danube and surrounding countryside is breathtaking! Then, cruise through the picturesque Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While sailing our Master of Wine presents a wine and chocolate tasting. Pass the magnificent baroque Stiftskirche with its blue façade, the landmark of Dürnstein, before arriving in Vienna this evening. Known as the City of Music, it inspired the creative genius of Mozart, Beethoven, and Strauss. An optional concert is available tonight. Day 6 Vienna Once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire, Austria s magical capital on the blue Danube is a showcase of gilded architecture. This is home to the lavish Hofburg Imperial Palace complex with its Vienna Boys Choir and dazzling Lipizzaner stallions; the neo-renaissance Vienna Opera House; and awe-inspiring St. Stephen s Cathedral plus, countless other sights shown to you by your LOCAL GUIDE during your included CITY TOUR. Shop in the delightful pedestrian Kärntnerstrasse, and be sure to take a break and enjoy a piece of decadent Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel in one of the classic Viennese coffee houses, historic institutions that helped shape Viennese culture! In the late afternoon, leave Vienna for Budapest. Day 7 Budapest, Hungary Spanning the banks of the Danube, Budapest is one of Eastern Europe s liveliest cities. Whether you re seeing the sights, shopping for handcrafted embroidery or Herend porcelain, or basking in the coffee house culture over a rich cream cake in the renowned Gerbeaud Café, Budapest s unique energy is positively palatable. On your GUIDED SIGHTSEEING TOUR, see Heroes Square as well as the massive hilltop castle complex with its remarkable Fishermen s Bastion and 11th-century Matthias Church, the coronation spot of several Hungarian monarchs. Be sure to take note of the city s eight bridges many famous sights in and of themselves which connect ancient Buda on the right bank with Pest on the left. You may even want to walk across Chain Bridge, built in 1849 and a symbol of Budapest. Perhaps visit St. Stephen s Basilica; shop at the Great Market Hall and purchase paprika at one of its 180 vendor stalls; wander around the Royal Palace grounds; or stroll along Váci utca, the main shopping street. An included visit to WINE CELLARS, underground in the middle of Budapest, allows you a first TASTING of Hungarian wines in a very special atmosphere. Day 8 Budapest (Disembarkation) Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

3 YOUR CRUISE TOUR MAP RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Cruise: deluxe 7-night cruise in an outside stateroom with Avalon s exclusive Comfort Collection BedsSM Nuremberg (Embarkation): welcome to Germany! onboard welcome reception Nuremberg Roth: choice of Nuremberg Rally Grounds tour or guided sightseeing in Roth; on board wine tasting and lecture by Master of Wine Regensburg: guided walk; enjoy a snack at the Historische Wurstküche; beer tasting Passau: guided walk; special on board food and wine pairing dinner Melk: guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk; on board wine and chocolate tasting Vienna: guided sightseeing Budapest: guided sightseeing, see Fishermen s Bastion and Heroes Square; visit a wine cellar and enjoy wine tasting Special onboard and onshore experiences presented by entertainers, artisans, and experts, designed to enrich your cruise. Enjoy a special local treat of sausage, sauerkraut, beer & wine

4 ITEMS INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE You ll treasure every moment of this memorable Danube River cruise from fascinating Nuremberg to exciting Budapest. From Nuremberg, set sail for medieval Regensburg, where a Master of Wine joins you, continue to sail to Passau, Vienna, and Budapest, with guided sightseeing in each city. As an added feature, we ll take you to wine cellars in the center of Budapest for a special wine tasting in a unique atmosphere and you will be delighted by wine tastings and a food and wine pairing dinner hosted by the Master of Wine. Sail through the fascinating Main Danube Canal and witness the scenic beauty as you cruise past quaint towns. Attend a beer tasting, tour Melk s splendid Benedictine Abbey, and experience the music, art, culture, and historical sites in romantic Vienna a memorable vacation! Captain s welcome & farewell receptions with sparkling wine and canapés; Welcome dinner; Daily Afternoon Tea; Daily Night Fare; Farewell dinner; Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast; soft drinks with lunch; and wine, beer, or soft drinks with dinner are included daily on board your vessel Included excursions with Certified Local Guide; sightseeing as outlined in the day by-day itinerary; inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE. Deluxe cruise in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds Services of a professional Cruise Director Onboard lectures, activities & nightly piano music Sightseeing with Local Guides Headsets for all guided shore excursions Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges, where applicable ITEMS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE Personal Travel/Medical Insurance (highly recommended!) Items of a personal nature Transfers to and from Riverboat and arrival/departure airport Return airfare and transfers to and from your home and Nuremberg/Budapest Excursions outside the package offer (options available after confirmed booking) Pre and post hotel accommodations and meals ACCOMMODATIONS ON THIS TOUR Cruising: Cabin onboard Avalon Panorama Pre and Post Add-ons Extra nights per person in Budapest: in single room from $175 to $326, in twin room from $101 to $172 tes Port charges: $168. Cabin upgrades are available. Gratuities to Local Guides & Excursion Drivers are included. Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available. In the event of water level problems or any problems of a technical nature, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motor coach or to alter the program. Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change is necessary, a substitute will be offered. Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.

5 TERMS AND CONDITIONS * The prices shown are U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability. Prices quoted for land/cruise arrangements are subject to increase without notice. Once we have received your deposit, land/cruise prices are guaranteed. Air prices quoted via phone or are subject to increase and are guaranteed only from the time that full payment is received. Air prices or air promotions quoted by GLOBUS do not include baggage fees imposed by airlines. GLOBUS is unable to offer air from countries other than the U.S. Where customers who are able to arrange their own transportation to the cruise departure city of Nuremberg, Germany, we are able to offer the land/cruise portion of the package at the price quoted. * CRUISE ONLY PRICING (USD) Per person fares start at.. Cruise Price Cabin E Panorama $2, PST $41.52 Taxes/Port Charges $ Pre-Paid Gratuities (Tips) $ Estimated Pricing per person $ Return airfare, transfers and items of a personal basis are extra Important te: Travel Insurance, pre or post hotel accommodations, return airfare from home, items of a personal basis, excursions, transfers to and from home airport and to and from the riverboat are extra IMPORTANT: All cruise accommodation requirements will be handled and booked with GLOBUS, the official cruise agency for CWB. Upgrades are available based on availability at time of booking. A non-refundable $250 USD deposit holds your space on the ship (subject to terms and conditions)

6 AVALON PANORAMA SHIP PROFILE Avalon Panorama is the first river cruise vessel of its kind, featuring two decks of suites, as well as staterooms with wall-to-wall panoramic windows, providing always-changing views of the best of Europe. The sights can also be enjoyed from the Sky Deck, with lounge chairs and a whirlpool. The ship's modern staterooms include deluxe beds with Egyptian cotton linens, flat-screen satellite TV and L'Occitane bath products, as well as plenty of shelves and closets for storage. Start your day with tea or coffee and a full buffet breakfast and return in the evenings for a four-course dinner. Onboard lectures and entertainment are offered nightly. SHIP STATISTICS Year Built 2011 Registry Amsterdam Length 443 feet Beam 38 feet Passenger Capacity 166 Crew Size 47 Total Inside Cabins 0 Total Outside Cabins 83 Cabins & Suites w/ verandas 0 Suites 66 Maximum Occupancy per room 2 Age Restrictions One person must be 18 or older Dinner Seatings 1 Seating Assignments Open Dining Hours 7:30PM Dining Room Dress Code Casual; 2 dressy nights, but not formal Tipping Recommended? Tipping Guidelines It is recommended that tips be paid SERVICES & AMENITIES Bars/Lounges Beauty Salon/Barber Shop Casino Chapel Disco/Dancing Elevators Hot Tub Cell Phone Service Internet Access Internet Center Wireless Internet Access Laundry/Dry Cleaning Library Movie Theatre Outdoor Movie Screen Onboard Weddings Laundromats (self service) Shops Showroom Spa Video Arcade Fitness & Sports Facilities Basketball Court

7 Onboard Currency in cash. US Dollar Fitness Center Golf Driving Net Golf Simulator Ice Skating Rink Jogging Track Mini-Golf Course Rock Climbing Wall Swimming Pool Tennis Court Water Slide Water Sports Platform Cabin Features & Amenities 24-Hour Room Service Hair Dryer Safe Telephone Television Kids Facilities Babysitting Children's Playroom Kiddie Pool Supervised Youth Program Teen Center Special Needs & Requests Adjoining Cabins (private connecting doors) Kosher Meals Single Occupancy Cabins Single Share Program Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins

8 WHY CHOOSE AVALON CRUISES? You see life differently. While others chase what s popular, you follow your own path. At Avalon, we share your unique point of view. That s why we've used our 85-plus years to design a cruise experience that s just a bit different. Here are some of the features and amenities you'll experience on board our Avalon ships. Panoramic windows throughout. Elegant, contemporary design. Remarkable service. Included excursions with Certified Local Guides. Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship. 24-hour self-serve beverage station. Premium coffees, cappuccinos & lattes. Upscale bar serving premium spirits. Fitness Center with state-of-the-art equipment. Comfort Collection Beds SM. Premium L'Occitane bath products. Large bathrooms - showers with glass doors. Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channels. Spacious 3-door closets for ample storage. Complimentary bottled water daily. Choice of regional, Western and vegetarian dishes. Daily early- and late-riser breakfasts. Full buffet breakfast with sparkling wine. Complimentary juices with breakfast. Made-to-order egg station at breakfast. Daily full breakfast buffet with hot/cold menu items. Complimentary soft drinks with lunch. Daily lunch buffet with pasta and carving stations. Alternate grill fare at the Sky Bistro (weather permitting). Chef-inspired regional recipes. Four-course dinners with open seating. Nightly choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées, desserts or cheese. Complimentary wine (including regional) at dinner. Complimentary soft drinks or beer with dinner. Night Fare served at 10:30 pm. Well-stocked library with books, cards and games. Headsets for shore excursions. Professional Cruise Director. Friendly, English-speaking crew. n-smoking interior. Light dinners and wines in the Panorama Bistro on Suite Ships. And, much more.

9 DINING ABOARD PANORAMA Avalon Fresh healthy cuisine focusing on nutritious, delicious recipes with fresh, local ingredients (coming in 2017) Self-serve beverage station with complimentary tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees Captain's reception with sparkling wine & canapés Welcome dinner Five-course farewell dinner Spacious, open-seating dining room Daily early-riser breakfast Daily late-riser breakfast Full buffet breakfast with sparkling wine and made-to-order egg station Complimentary juices Lunch buffet with carving and pasta stations Sky Bistro on the Sky Deck Cocktails with a view on the Sky Deck Breakfast buffets with foods that are low calorie, low fat, high fiber, low cholesterol, and high energy Afternoon Tea featuring tea, coffee, and sweet treats Social hour and drink specials in Panorama Lounge Seasonal cuisine featuring the freshest local ingredients Delectable regional & Western cuisine with all onboard meals Four-course dinners with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées and desserts or cheese Complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks with dinner (also with lunch on 2017 cruises) Complimentary soft drinks with lunches Night Fare served at 10:30 pm Room service for Continental breakfast & beverages (service fee applies) Upscale bar serving premium spirits Healthy meal options Alternate light lunch and dinner in the Panorama Bistro Delectable petite portions of regional specialties, with wines, in the Panorama Bistro Tastings - sample the destination's famous delicacies Coffee or tea after dinner

10 River Cruise Group Sales Policy Air inclusive bookings or bookings with Intra-Vacation Air require names at 180 days prior to travel. We reserve the right to reclaim refundable space sooner than the above timeframes. Cabin assignments are made upon receipt of full individual non-refundable deposit and names. Insurance premiums are also due at this time. EUROPE: If the requested category of stateroom is sold out when full deposit and names are received, the travellers will be re-accommodated in the closest available stateroom category. Any additional cost for stateroom upgrade will be the responsibility of the traveller. Passenger documents are sent 2 3 weeks prior to departure. As such, document parties should be scheduled to occur within 2 weeks of departure. Groups of 30+ passengers will receive a private motor coach on Europe Avalon Waterways River Cruise land sightseeing excursions. Reserved seating in the dining room is unavailable for all passengers (groups or individuals). SPACE LIMITATIONS Single accommodations are on a request basis and typically limited to 10 percent of the passengers travelling. Triple accommodations are not available. Extra hotel nights are on request, and offered only at designated start and end cities. Some departures have space limitations that may restrict us from accommodating groups. Named and deposited live cabins CANCELLATION DATES AND PENALTIES $250/$500 per person cancelled: Individual cancellation 180 (or prior if recalled) $250/$500 per personcancelled: Individual or entire Group cancellation 90 days prior to departure Group cancellation days prior to departure 35% of total price days prior to departure 50% of total price 29 1 day(s) prior to departure 80% of total price On day of departure and later 100% of total price $25 per person cancelled: Speculative booking Revision fees: A fee of $30-$550 per transaction may be charged for any alteration or revision made to a reservation within 180 days prior to tour departure. PLEASE NOTE: Cancellation fees also apply to pre- and post-nights. Travel Insurance premiums are non-refundable at time deposit becomes non-refundable. Included on air-inclusive bookings Available for purchase on land-only bookings and in conjunction with extra nights booked through Avalon Waterways. TRANSFERS Brochure dates only; Please refer to brochure for guidelines. Transferscanbepurchased, oronsomeselecttours, are includedinthe cruise price. Forland-onlygroups of20ormore, agrouptransfer maybe purchasedwhenallpassengers are onthe same flightschedule. Please call for details. AGREEMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS My deposit certifies that I have read, understand, and agree to the terms specified in the Globus family of brands River Cruise Group Sales Policy, and the terms and conditions page in the current year tour brochure that describes this cruise. The purchase of any travel services offered by Globus, Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon Waterways constitutes a contractual arrangement between the client and Globus, Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon Waterways and represents acceptance of the Terms and Conditions. I also certify that I have provided or will provide to each of my booked passengers, a copy of the terms & conditions page at the time of booking.