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Best Value - Starting @ $4,599 Per person (pp) Double Occupancy or $7,588 Single Occupancy
Emerald Stateroom (D & E)
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Cabin Information:
Located on the lower Riviera deck these cabins offer great value, budget friendly and feature a picture window and the same high quality facilities and onboard amenities as all other higher deck cabins and arrive at the same destinaton at the same time. (162 sq. ft. ) Includes: -Mini-bar -Onboard Wi-Fi |
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Starting @ $5,199 Per person (pp) Double Occupancy or $8,578 Single Occupancy
Panorama Balcony Suite (B & C)
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Cabin Information (located on Vista deck):
Luxury Suite with floor to ceiling glass doors and elegant furnishings located on middle Vista decks Relax on your balcony as the stunning landscapes pass by, and transform it from an indoor to an outdoor space with ease, as the floor-to-ceiling window lowers to a halfway point at the touch of a button. (180 sq. ft.) Includes: -Mini-bar -Onboard Wi-Fi |
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Starting @ $5,499 Per person (pp) Double Occupancy or $9,038 Single Occupancy
Panorama Balcony Suite (A)
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Cabin Information (located on higher Horizon deck):
Luxury Suite with floor to ceiling glass doors and elegant furnishings located on higher Horizon deck. Relax on your balcony as the stunning landscapes pass by, and transform it from an indoor to an outdoor space with ease, as the floor-to-ceiling window lowers to a halfway point at the touch of a button. (180 sq. ft.) Includes: -Mini-bar -Onboard Wi-Fi |
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Grand Balcony Suite (S) Starting @ $6,099 Per person (pp) Double Occupancy
Owner's One Bedroom Suite (SA) Starting at $6,699 pp Double Occupancy 
Grand Balcony Suite (S)
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Suite Information (located on higher Horizon deck):
You have arrived and will cruise in style in these luxury accommodations. Both suites include luxury amenties and your own in-suite Nespresso™ machine means you can sip a fresh coffee as you ponder your itinerary and what the day has to offer. Grand Balcony Suite (S)= 210 sq. ft Owner's One Bedroom Suite (SA) =315 sq. ft (separate lounge and bedroom area) Additional Owner's Suite Inclusions: - Complimentary Laundry -Fully stocked min-bar -Exclusive Captain's table dining -In-suite continental breakfast |
Danube Delight River Cruise
during Oktoberfest
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11-Days | 2-nights on Land I 7-Nights on Water I I 2-days Traveling I Sept 24- Oct 04, 2020 Detailed Itinerary Below (subject to change) |
Day 1 – Thu, Sep 24, 2020 - Depart the USA
Today we depart the USA for your overnight flight (hopefully on Free Air) to Munich, Germany. Enjoy your flight!
Day 2- fri, sept 25, 2020 - Arrive munich, germany
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Welcome to Munich and let the fun begin! Upon arrival at the airport you'll be met by a local representative and assisted with transfer to the hotel. The remainder of the day and evening are at leisure to begin exploring and attend the Oktoberfest activities. "Prosit Comrades"
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Day 3 - sat, sept 26, 2020 - Munich, Germany
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After breakfast, an included panoramic tour showcases the former Olympic site, Nymphenberg Palace, Maximilianstrassed and the Parliament, the National Theater and Munich's Residenz. During a walking tour, stroll through Marienplatz Square and see the famous Glockenspiel. After the tour, the remainder of your time in Munich is at leisure. Meal: B
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day 4 - sun, sept 27, 2020 -munich to Nuremberg, germany
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After breakfast, depart Munich by motorcoach for Nuremberg. After a brief orientation tour of Nuremberg, board your Emerald Waterways vessl, home fo the next seven nights. Meals: B, D
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day 5- mon, Sept 28, 2020 - Regensburg, germany
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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 a guided walking tour, see one of the oldest
bridges crossing the Danube and see the city’s architectural highlights including the Old Town Hall. Meals: B, L, D EmeraldPLUS: Traditional Bavarian Band onboard. |
day 6 - tue, Sept 29, 2020 - Passau, germany - Linz, Austria
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obblestone 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 alleyways 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. The afternoon is spent cruising along the Danube River to Linz, where the Salzburg excursion guests re-embark. Meals: B, L, D DiscoverMORE: Tour to Salzburg (extra expense) ***Please note, you can only choose either the included tour of Passau OR the DiscoverMORE option, as both tours operate at the same time. |
day 7 -wed, sept 30, 2020 - melk to durnstein
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Situated within Austria’s wine–growing region, Melk is home to an imposing 900–year old Benedictine Abbey featuring Austria’s finest Italian baroque architecture, with ornate gold-leaf walls, a 640ft
Imperial Corridor and fresco ceilings. After visiting the Abbey, cruise along the Danube for a scenic journey through the picturesque landscape of the Wachau Valley en-route to Dürnstein. One of the most enchanting villages of the Wachau wine region, Dürnstein is also home to the ruins of the castle where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned. Meals: B, L, D EmeraldACTIVE: A guided biking tour along the Danube River from Melk to Dürnstein OR a guided hike to Dürnstein Castle |
DAY 8 -thu, oct 01, 2020 - Vienna, austria
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Welcome to Vienna, the capital of classical music. Today you have a choice of activities: explore Austria’s capital with a drive along the Ringstrasse to see the impressive Opera House, Burgtheater and
Town Hall, followed by a walking tour through the city center to see St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the Hofburg Imperial Palace. OR, if you feel active, join the guided bike tour of the city. Meals: B, L, D EmeraldACTIVE: Guided bike tour DiscoverMORE: Exclusive Viennese concert with music from Mozart and Strauss (extra expense) DiscoverMORE: Tastes of Vienna tour (extra expense) |
Day 9 - fri, oct 02, 2020 - bratislava, slovakia
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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. This afternoon, a highlight of the day will be a home-hosted visit where you are treated to tasty home-made specialties in the home of local Slovakians. What a unique opportunity to meet the locals and learn about life in Slovakia! Meals: B, L, D EmeraldACTIVE: Hike to Bratislava castle (this is instead of the city tour) EmeraldPLUS: Home-Hosted Coffee and Cake with Slovakians |
Day 10, - fri, oct 03, 2020 - Budapest, hungary
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Budapest is Eastern Europe’s liveliest and most cosmopolitan city. Enjoy a guided panoramic tour seeing the city sights including the Hungarian Parliament Building, the Buda Castle and the Chain
Bridge linking Buda and Pest. OR, choose an exciting hike to Buda Hill. This evening, enjoy a traditional Hungarian farewell dinner and complete the evening with a folk dancing and music performance onboard. The perfect nightcap is an evening cruise through the harbor, seeing the city illuminated in nighttime splendor. Meals: B, L, D EmeraldACTIVE: A guided hike to Buda Hill EmeraldPLUS: Traditional Hungarian Folklore Show & Budapest Evening Cruise DiscoverMORE: Tour to Szentendre (extra expense) |
Day 11, sun, Oct 04, 2020 - return to usa
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It’s time to say goodbye to the captain and crew and depart on transfer to the Budapest Airport, taking with you fond memories of your cruise along the Danube and Oktoberfest. Meal: B
Itinerary subject to change. |
What's Included in the price?
Exceptional Inclusions:
- 22 Meals (9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 7 dinners)
- Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours
- Visit four countries & three capitols
- Two-night hotel stay and touring in Munich, Germany
- Transfers from Munich hotel to cruise ship
- Seven-nights in a suite or stateroom of your choice onboard the vessel
- All gratuities included
- First-class service by an English-speaking crew
- Shore excursions with English-speaking local guides
- Personal listening device for excursions
- All meals included onboard with a variety of international cuisine
- Complimentary regional wines, beer and soft drinks
- accompany onboard lunches and dinners
- New onboard Activity Manager will support all EmeraldACTIVE excursions and host daily onboard wellness activities, games, classes and evening entertainment
- Complimentary bottled water in your stateroom
- Complimentary WiFi onboard
- Complimentary bicycles onboard for use ashore
- All port charges included
- $55 in Mayflower Money
- Meister Meetings & Travel exclusive personlized Itinerary mobile app that can be shared with friends and family
- 24/7 concierge support of Meister Meetings & Travel
- Airfare if included in your promotion
What's not included in the price?
- Airfare if not included in your package
- Travel Insurance (highly recommended, we offer discounted 3rd party insurnace)
- Additional Shore Excursions (ship offers some additional excursions for additional price)
- Onboard spa services (onboard fitness facility is free)
- Personal Expenses
will I get seasick?
It’s highly unlikely that even the most motion sensitive people will suffer from seasickness on a river cruise which is why River Cruises are perfect for the Non-Cruisers. The rivers in Europe do not have much motion to them at all, and the river ships are extremely stable. If you are prone to suffering motion sickness from even the slightest movement on the water, try Sea Bands or take an over-the-counter motion sickness remedy. The good news is, 99% of river cruisers barely notice the ship is cruising – so you’ll probably be just fine.
What travel documents will I need?
Proper travel documentation is required at airport when leaving the USA and throughout your vacation and is the responsibility of the guest. Any guest traveling without proper documentation will not be allowed to board the plane or vessel and no refund of the cruise fare will be issued.
Required Travel Documentation:
You’re required to carry:
A Valid Passport (expiration date should be at least 6 months past your travel dates)
Passports for guests under 16 years old are valid for 5 years and for 16 years and older are good for 10 years so if you don’t have a passport it is a great investment for you and your family as it is required for all international travel and can be always be used as another accepted government approved ID for many other uses besides travel. It is important that guest names on travel documents be identical to those on the cruise booking.
Please check with your country of citizenship's consulate or state department for current information and travel requirements. For more information on the proper travel documentation check out the Cruise Line’s website or the resources below.
Resources:
U.S. Department of State Passport Information
U.S. Customs & Border Protection
CIBT Passport & Visa Services (Third party company that is very helpful with passports and visa)
Required Travel Documentation:
You’re required to carry:
A Valid Passport (expiration date should be at least 6 months past your travel dates)
Passports for guests under 16 years old are valid for 5 years and for 16 years and older are good for 10 years so if you don’t have a passport it is a great investment for you and your family as it is required for all international travel and can be always be used as another accepted government approved ID for many other uses besides travel. It is important that guest names on travel documents be identical to those on the cruise booking.
Please check with your country of citizenship's consulate or state department for current information and travel requirements. For more information on the proper travel documentation check out the Cruise Line’s website or the resources below.
Resources:
U.S. Department of State Passport Information
U.S. Customs & Border Protection
CIBT Passport & Visa Services (Third party company that is very helpful with passports and visa)
What are the deposit and cancellation policies?
0rices are per person, based on double occupancy and require a non-refundable deposit of $400 per person ($800 per cabin) to lock in your cabin (additional deposit may be required if booking air). Final payment date is on or before 6/20/20. No-Interest installment payments are available until final payment date. Other terms and restrictions apply. This Tour is booked through and managed by Mayflower Cruises & Tours and Emerald Waterways and is subject to their terms and conditions (Mayflower Cruises & Tours Terms & Conditions). Cruise Line reserves the right to change ships, pricing and itinerary at any time. Availability is limited and pricing and cabin category not guaranteed until first deposit is paid. Please book early to secure best pricing, availability, applicable promotions and cabin selection.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation Policy:
- 91 days or more prior to departure – Deposit Amount
- 90 days prior to departure – 100%
- Name changes of lead passenger count as a cancellation as do non or partial payment. Travel Insurance is highly recommended to protect you and your investment.
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7-Nights onboard
Emerald Waterways "Emerald Star" Ship Statistics
2- Nights in Munich Hotel (Eurostars Book Hotel or similiar) |
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River Cruise Ship Cabin Selection Tip
Lower Cabins at Waterline with small windows
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FACT: Unlike Ocean cruise ships, European River ships are much smaller, narrow and have a low profile to fit through locks and under bridges with only a few decks above the water-line (see picture to the left). The best cabins with the best views are always on the higher decks and some even include balconies. Lowest deck cabins only have a small window with limited views at water-line and tend to be smaller. These are also the least expensive cabins and Lead-In Pricing for promotions and ads regarding cruises.
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CABIN TIP: River cruising is a front row seat to seeing magnificent castles, valleys, gorges, villages, etc. so Cabin location, size and views definitely make a difference in your overall river cruise experience. We recommend a cabin of at least 180 sq. ft or larger on the highest deck for the best view whenever possible and stretching your budget in other areas of your trip. Please reach out with any questions anytime as our goal is to always have you enjoy your best trip yet!
Oktoberfest Information
Oktoberfest is a world renowned Bucket List event which takes place every year between the end of September and the beginning of October in Munich, Germany. The event goes on for three consecutive weekends and a total of two weeks celebrations.
On this occasion, the area of Theresienwiese turns into a giant amusement park, with the famous “Festhalle”, representing Munich’s historic beer houses, serving rivers of beer night and day. This is the largest beer festival in the World and draws over 6 million international visitors annually with more than 1 million gallons of beer consumed. Locally, it is often called the Wiesn, after the colloquial name for the fairgrounds, Theresa's meadows (Theresienwiese). The Oktoberfest is an important part of Bavarian culture, having been held since the year 1810. There is a parade to start and end the festival and the first keg is tapped by the mayor of Munich.
There are 14 main beer tents at the Theresienwiese grounds serving brews by the (1-liter stein). Of the 14 tents there are 6 large tents, which rotate up to 12,000 people per day and include music and dancing! Only six breweries are represented at the Oktoberfest grounds - Späten, Augustiner, Paulaner, Hacker-Poschorr, Hofbräu and Löwenbräu. Also, for those of you who fancy a break from the frothy brews there is a special wine tent called Weinzelt.
Besides all the beer tents the Theresienwiese grounds also have one of the largest traveling fairs with lots of rides, games and food for the entire family so there is lots to do for everyone.
Brief History
Oktoberfest began as a marriage ceremony between Prince Ludwig I and Princess Therese on October 12, 1810. All of the townspeople were invited to attend the festival, which took place in the fields outside of the city gates. Following the wedding the fields were named Theresienwiese after the Princess, and the party was such a hit that the townspeople asked King Ludwig to continue the celebration the following year. 201 marked the 208th anniversary of the festivities.
Oktoberfest is a world renowned Bucket List event which takes place every year between the end of September and the beginning of October in Munich, Germany. The event goes on for three consecutive weekends and a total of two weeks celebrations.
On this occasion, the area of Theresienwiese turns into a giant amusement park, with the famous “Festhalle”, representing Munich’s historic beer houses, serving rivers of beer night and day. This is the largest beer festival in the World and draws over 6 million international visitors annually with more than 1 million gallons of beer consumed. Locally, it is often called the Wiesn, after the colloquial name for the fairgrounds, Theresa's meadows (Theresienwiese). The Oktoberfest is an important part of Bavarian culture, having been held since the year 1810. There is a parade to start and end the festival and the first keg is tapped by the mayor of Munich.
There are 14 main beer tents at the Theresienwiese grounds serving brews by the (1-liter stein). Of the 14 tents there are 6 large tents, which rotate up to 12,000 people per day and include music and dancing! Only six breweries are represented at the Oktoberfest grounds - Späten, Augustiner, Paulaner, Hacker-Poschorr, Hofbräu and Löwenbräu. Also, for those of you who fancy a break from the frothy brews there is a special wine tent called Weinzelt.
Besides all the beer tents the Theresienwiese grounds also have one of the largest traveling fairs with lots of rides, games and food for the entire family so there is lots to do for everyone.
Brief History
Oktoberfest began as a marriage ceremony between Prince Ludwig I and Princess Therese on October 12, 1810. All of the townspeople were invited to attend the festival, which took place in the fields outside of the city gates. Following the wedding the fields were named Theresienwiese after the Princess, and the party was such a hit that the townspeople asked King Ludwig to continue the celebration the following year. 201 marked the 208th anniversary of the festivities.
Attention Group Leaders
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Calling all Group Leaders. This fun adventure is perfect for a brewery or group of friends. If you have a group of at least 10 cabins or more, contact us directly to discuss additional perks, promotions and even fund raising opportunities that can be tailored and exclusive to your group.
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Explore our Oktoberfest itinerary below and contact us to reserve you spot today!
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