CABIN RATES. Stateroom (E) $3,295. Stateroom (D) $3,395. Single Stateroom (ES) $3,895. Panorama Balcony Suite (C) $3,995

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1 ARC Travel Club Exclusive offers: FREE Extended Drink package FLY FOR $395 per person* Extend your stay in Prague for $600 per person From DANUBE DELIGHTS 8 day itinerary Nuremberg to Budapest May 15, 2020* This insightful itinerary crosses into four countries, offering a unique insight into their past and present simultaneously. Guided walks along the cobblestone streets of Germany tell their own story, and city tours of Vienna and Budapest exemplify how times past can shape the future. Celebrate the ancient as it coexists with the modern in the Austrian and Hungarian capitals, and gain a personal understanding of why the iconic Danube has acted as inspiration to so many. GERMANY Nuremberg Regensburg 7 Munich Passau Dürnstein Linz Melk AUSTRIA Vienna SLOVAKIA Bratislava Budapest HUNGARY CABIN RATES Type/Category Group Fare Stateroom (E) $3,295 Stateroom (D) $3,395 Single Stateroom (ES) $3,895 Panorama Balcony Suite (C) $3,995 Panorama Balcony Suite (B) $4,345 Panorama Balcony Suite (A) $4,545 Grand Balcony Suite (S) $4,945 Owner s One Bedroom Suite (SA) $5,745 $3295pp Exceptional EmeraldVALUE 7 Nights in a suite or stateroom of your choice. 20 Meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners including a Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner. Complimentary wine, beer & soft drinks to accompany lunch & dinner on-board. Complimentary tea & coffee on-board. Complimentary bottled water in your suite or stateroom, restocked daily. 6 Shore excursions, including visits to 6 UNESCO World Heritage sites. 4 EmeraldPLUS activities including a Budapest evening cruise. 5 EmeraldACTIVE activities. A variety of on-board evening entertainment. Complimentary Wi-Fi on-board. Complimentary on-board bicycles. First-class service from English-speaking crew and knowledgeable local guides. Earn EmeraldEXPLORER points. All port charges and airport transfers to and from your ship. All gratuities included, saving you up to $315 per couple. For more information about this deluxe river cruise please contact Barb LeChaix bjlechaix@cox.net Best River Line For Value

2 Day Danube Delights 8 day itinerary Nuremberg to Budapest May 15, 2020* EWNB DAY 1 ARRIVE MUNICH NUREMBERG Arrive at Munich Airport and transfer to Nuremberg to board your Emerald Waterways Star-Ship, where you will be welcomed by your captain and crew. Nuremberg is situated along the Main Danube Canal, an engineering masterpiece linking the rivers of Germany with the mighty Danube, which flows from the Alps to the Black Sea. Meals: Dinner DAY 2 REGENSBURG This morning takes you through the final stretch of the fascinating Main Danube Canal to Regensburg, one of Germany s best preserved medieval cities. On our guided walking tour, you will have the chance to see one of the oldest bridges crossing the Danube and see the city s architectural highlights including the Old Town Hall. This evening, enjoy a traditional Bavarian band on-board. EmeraldPLUS A traditional Bavarian band on-board Excursion: A guided tour of Regensburg DAY 3 PASSAU LINZ Cobblestone streets and graceful arcades welcome you in the beautiful city of Passau. On this morning s walking tour, stroll through the old town s narrow alleys and see the hilltop Oberhaus Fortress from the town below. Visit St. Stephen s Cathedral, a wonderful example of Baroque architecture and home to Europe s largest church organ with more than 17,000 pipes. Return to your Star-Ship for lunch and an afternoon cruising along the Danube River. Excursion: A guided tour of Passau Optional: DiscoverMORE Tour to Salzburg DAY 4 MELK DÜRNSTEIN Melk is home to an imposing 900 year-old Benedictine Abbey, a fine example of Italian Baroque architecture, with its ornate gold leaf walls, 640ft Imperial corridor and fresco ceilings. Enjoy an included guided tour of the abbey, or join a guided bike tour from Melk to Dürnstein. After taking you on a fascinating included tour of Melk Abbey, the ship sails through the spectacular Wachau Valley and on to Dürnstein, one of the most enchanting villages of the Wachau wine region. Dürnstein Castle is where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned after returning from the Crusades in the 12th century. Those feeling more active can join a guided hike to this historic landmark. EmeraldACTIVE A guided bike tour along the Danube River from Melk to Dürnstein EmeraldACTIVE A guided hike to Dürnstein Castle Excursion: A tour of Melk Abbey DAY 5 VIENNA Welcome to Vienna, the capital of classical music. Today, you can explore the Austrian capital, beginning with a drive along the magnificent Ringstrasse. See Vienna s worldfamous Opera House, Burgtheater, Town Hall, St. Stephen s Cathedral and the Hofburg Imperial Palace. Alternatively, take an EmeraldACTIVE guided bike tour of Danube Island. EmeraldACTIVE A guided bike tour Excursion: A drive around the Ringstrasse and a guided walk through Vienna s city center. Optional: DiscoverMORE Exclusive Viennese concert with music from Mozart and Strauss and/or a taste of Vienna tour Pre-Registration Program and Deposits The sailing date listed is based on 2019 schedule. When the 2020 itineraries are published, the sailing date may vary slightly. Please contact Barb at bjlechaix@cox.net, to make a Future Cruise Booking by providing names, cabin category choice and birthdates. When making a future cruise booking, a $250 per person refundable deposit is due within 48 hours of booking. Once the 2020 itineraries are published in the 2020 Pre-Release Brochure, pre-registration bookings are given priority to choose the sailing date and cabin category. Based on 2019 itinerary, subject to change in If accepted, you would make an additional $250 per person deposit and the entire $500 per person is then non-refundable. Minimum group size ten (10) guests to qualify as a group. Port charges are included in the fares above, are subject to change. *Indicates tour operates in reverse. DAY 6 BRATISLAVA Set on the crossroads of ancient trade routes in the heart of Europe, Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, embodies various cultures primarily Celtic, Roman and Slavic. Enjoy a sightseeing tour including the enchanting Old City with its Town Hall, Mirbach Palace and the Gothic Cathedral of St. Martin, you can take part in the EmeraldACTIVE hike to Bratislava Castle. This afternoon enjoy an EmeraldPLUS homehosted coffee and cake with a Slovakian family. This evening, the captain will welcome you to the Captain s Gala Dinner. EmeraldPLUS A home-hosted coffee and cake with a Slovakian family EmeraldACTIVE A hike to Bratislava Castle Excursion: A walking tour of Bratislava DAY 7 BUDAPEST Budapest is Eastern Europe s liveliest and most cosmopolitan city. Enjoy a guided tour of the city sights where you will pass by the Hungarian Parliament Building, Buda Castle and the Chain Bridge linking Buda and Pest, or join a guided hike to the Buda Hill. This evening, you ll enjoy a traditional Hungarian farewell dinner, complete with folk dancing and music. Following this, the ship will take you for a night-time cruise along the Danube, passing under the city s numerous bridges. EmeraldPLUS A traditional Hungarian folklore show EmeraldPLUS Budapest evening cruise EmeraldACTIVE A guided hike to Buda Hill Excursion: A guided bus tour of Budapest Optional: DiscoverMORE Tour of Budapest Jewish Heritage DAY 8 DEPART BUDAPEST After breakfast, it is time to say farewell to your fellow passengers and disembark the ship for your transfer to the airport. Meals: Breakfast

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6 Emerald Waterways Reservation Form: Danube River Cruise.. May 2020 one per person NAME (exactly as on Passport, valid until Jan 31, 2021): Rooming with: Address: Land Phone #: Cell Phone #: Address: Passport #: Exp. Date: Birth Date: Check Appropriate: Cruise Only Cruise + Prague Insurance (information attached): Cabin Choice Emerald Air ($395+) Bed Preference: One Queen Two Double Standard Deluxe Cancel for Any Reason Add Optional tours? these can be chosen later: Salzburg, Austria Viennese concert Salt Mines Tour Pre-Payment of $250 will guarantee a cabin of your choice (if available) until confirmed trip details are available from Emerald Waterways. This $250 deposit is refundable until details are confirmed. When confirmed $250 additional deposit is necessary. At that time $500 is non-refundable. PAYMENT DETAILS: Please pay by credit card: VISA MASTERCARD DISCOVER AMERICAN EXPRESS NAME ON CARD: CARD NUMBER: CVC # ON BACK OF CARD: EXP. DATE Check what you are paying: Pre-Registration Deposit: Final Do you have an ARC Travel Badge: YES NO (If NO, first name on badge?): Are you celebrating a special event while on this trip? Please read the terms and conditions thoroughly: After reading & agreeing with the terms & conditions, please sign and date: Name: Date: Special Notes: Terms and Conditions: This trip is organized and planned by the ARC Travel Club with the support and liability coverage of B & J Travel, LLC and Emerald Waterways. B & J Travel, LLC is owned by Barbara LeChaix who is a member of the ARC. ARC Travel Club/B & J Travel, LLC act only as an agent for the various suppliers that provides cruises, hotel accommodations, transportation, sightseeing activities, or other services connected with the tour. Such services are subject to the terms and conditions of those suppliers. ARC Travel Club/B & J Travel, LLC/ Emerald Waterways and their respective hosts or representatives accept no liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, or any other incident which may be caused by the negligence, defect, default of any company or person in performing these services. Responsibility is not accepted for losses, injury, damages, or expenses of any kind due to sickness, weather, strikes, hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts of nature, local law, or other such causes. ARC Travel Club/B & J Travel, LLC are not responsible for any baggage or personal belongings of any individual participating in a tour/trip arranged by ARC Travel Club/B & J Travel, LLC/Emerald Waterways. Individual travelers are responsible for purchasing a travel insurance policy that will cover some of the expenses of the above situations. B & J Travel, LLC does have such insurance available. Please contact Barbara LeChaix ( ) if interested. The ARC is providing the opportunity for members and friends to travel together. The Club does its best to provide quality trips. All travelers with the ARC Travel Club will sign a waiver releasing the ARC and its designated hosts from any responsibility of service.