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11 DAYS • 23 MEALS Enjoy a cruise on the romantic Rhine River where UNESCO World Heritage sites, gothic cathedrals in Cologne and Strasbourg, historic fortresses, and picturesque canals greet you in the various ports of call. Sail through the scenic Rhine Gorge and experience the beauty and splendor of the Rhine. Along with the two-night stay in Lucerne, Switzerland, set against the dramatic Swiss Alps, you’ll have an amazing holiday on this adventure with Mayflower Cruises and Tours.

Meals: 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 8 dinners

Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours

Visit four countries • Seven-nights in a suite or stateroom of your choice onboard the vessel • First-class service by an English-speaking crew • Onboard Activity Manager will support all EmeraldACTIVE excursions and host daily onboard wellness activities, games, classes and evening entertainment • All gratuities included • Shore excursions with English-speaking local guides • Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Rhine River Valley

Tulip

on Jewels of the Rhine

11 DAYS • 23 MEALS Sail the romantic Rhine River in the spring and visit the world-famous Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands. Known as the ‘Garden of Europe’, Keukenhof is one of the world’s largest flower gardens and home to approximately seven million flower bulbs. Explore modern and classic Amsterdam before you sail the countryside taking in the windmills and tulip fields. Enjoy guided walking tours of modern Cologne and ancient Koblenz. Visit Schwetzingen Palace and gardens. Soak up Strasbourg’s beautiful architecture on a walking tour. Visit Breisach, Germany and NeufBrisach, France and discover two cities divided by the Rhine. Finally, enjoy two nights in the cosmopolitan city of Lucerne, Switzerland, which is set against the picturesque Swiss Alps.

Jewels of the Rhine and the Glacier Express

DAYS • 23 MEALS Enjoy all the scenic beauty this cruise offers as you travel along the romantic Rhine River through four countries. Colorful, picturesque towns line the shores, castles sit atop the vineyard-covered hills, and new sights await around every bend. Explore the charming towns and bustling cities on included shore excursions. Complete your vacation in Zermatt, Switzerland after a thrilling, scenic train ride aboard the Glacier Express. Travel from Lucerne to Zermatt by rail through lush forests and mountains, traversing architecturally amazing bridges. This journey is sure to be a highlight of your Mayflower holiday!

21 MEALS Experience the Danube River onboard an award-winning Emerald Cruises Star-Ship through four stunning countries. Explore fascinating ports of call with local Englishspeaking guides. Experience local culture, visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites, taste regional specialties and beverages and more on your seven-night cruise. During the two-night stay in the majestic city of Prague, included touring showcases its historic and

DAYS

Meals: 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 7 dinners

Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours

Seven-night cruise in a suite or stateroom of your choice onboard the vessel

All gratuities included

First-class service by an English-speaking crew

Onboard Activity Manager will support all EmeraldACTIVE excursions and host daily onboard wellness activities, games, classes and evening entertainment

Shore excursions with English-speaking local guides

Personal listening device for onboard excursions

Most meals included onboard with a variety

Danube Delights River Cruise

11 DAYS • 22 MEALS Experience everything the Danube River has to offer as you cruise through four countries. History comes to life on walking tours through medieval cities. Castles perched on hilltops; quaint villages along the shores; architectural masterpieces in ports of call and spectacular scenery around every bend of the river. Bustling, cosmopolitan cities and those filled with the charm of picturesque alleyways and cobblestoned lanes lined with shops and cafés. All of these delights await your discovery on this Danube River cruise.

Danube Delights River Cruise during Oktoberfest

11 DAYS • 21 MEALS Enjoy the Danube Explorer River Cruise itinerary during the world’s largest beer festival, Oktoberfest! Join Mayflower during the Oktoberfest celebration in Munich, Germany and take in the live music, cultural performances, traditionally dressed festival-goers, customary cuisine, and, of course, the beer. Once onboard your luxurious Emerald Cruises Star-Ship, journey between Passau, Germany and Budapest, Hungary. Visit iconic and picturesque ports of call, sample incredible cuisine onboard and absorb the local culture as you cruise through four countries.

9 DAYS • 20 MEALS Christmas time in Europe is a very special time of year. Explore the Netherlands, Germany and France as they celebrate this festive season. Discover what makes each port of call unique, roam the cities, and find treasures to take home for your family, friends and for yourself, carefully selected at each Christmas Market! Accomplish all of this while relaxing onboard your floating hotel on the Romantic Rhine, Europe’s longest river. Travel onboard a luxurious Emerald Cruises Star-Ship and discover Europe at the most wonderful time of the year!

Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours

Seven-night cruise

First-class service by an English-speaking crew

English-speaking Cruise Director onboard

Shore excursions with English-speaking local guides

Personal listening device for excursions

All meals included with a variety of international cuisine

Onboard Activity Manager will support all EmeraldACTIVE excursions and host daily onboard wellness activities, games, classes and evening entertainment

The lovely Christmas markets in Strasbourg, France

into

holiday spirit with a relaxing cruise on the Danube, Europe’s most popular river, during the holiday season. Explore the wonderful Christmas Markets of four countries with ports of call in the enchanting cities of Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Dürnstein, Passau and Regensburg, each specially decorated for the season. Roam the markets of each port in search of special handmade ornaments and crafts to bring home and cherish at holiday time for years to come.

20 Meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners • Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours • Visit Christmas Markets in four different countries – Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and Germany

• Seven night cruise on an Emerald Cruises Star-Ship

• First-class service by an English-speaking crew • Onboard Activity Manager will host daily onboard wellness activities, games, classes and evening entertainment • Shore excursions with English-speaking local guides • Personal listening device for shore excursions • All meals included onboard with a variety of international

11 DAYS • 22 MEALS Five countries, all unique in their own way, line the Danube on its journey towards the furthest reaches of Eastern Europe. Visit a Puszta Horse Farm in Kalocsa, Hungary, for a performance showcasing the riding skills of the Magyar cowboys and enjoy lunch in the home of a local Croatian family in Osijek. Take a guided tour of Belgrade before attending a Serbian folklore show onboard your ship. Taste Romanian wine on the banks of the river, visit the impressive cliff-top town of Veliko Tarnovo and attend a choir concert in Arbanasi. Your adventure ends with a two-night stay in the remarkable capital city of Bucharest, Romania. The Gems of Eastern Europe await on this 11-day holiday.

Exceptional Inclusions

Meals: 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners

Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours

five countries

Seven-night cruise aboard a luxurious Emerald Cruises

Splendors of Europe River Cruise

ports of call in the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. Take in the vibrant capital of Amsterdam and sail through the Dutch countryside. In Germany, experience the timeless charm of medieval towns and the natural beauty of the Rhine River. Sail on the legendary blue Danube River via the Main-Rhine Canal and cross into the picturesque country of Austria. Pass through the inspiring landscape of the Wachau Valley and visit the capital city of Vienna. Guided tours in Bratislava and Budapest offer unique insight into the region’s past, present and future.

Exceptional Inclusions

• 41 Meals: 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 14 dinners • Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours

• Visit five countries

• Fourteen-night cruise aboard a luxurious Emerald Cruises Star-Ship

• First-class service by an English-speaking

The Seine River flows through the center of Paris and is the main artery of the ‘City of Light’. Spend two nights in Paris before boarding a luxurious Scenic Space-Ship. Cruise down one of Europe’s most enchanting rivers through storybook landscapes of vineyards, historic abbeys, Norman castles, tranquil orchards and medieval towns. Enjoy escorted shore excursions in some of France’s most beautiful cities including Rouen, Honfleur, Vernon and pay tribute to our war heroes at the Normandy-American Cemetery.

Meals: 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners

Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours

Free home pickup and return service on tour dates, when air is provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours

Two-night hotel stay and touring in Paris, France

Seven-night cruise aboard the Scenic Gem

First-class service by an English-speaking

$5,375 $7,495 + $5,619 $7,275 + $5,455

BD. Deluxe Balcony Suite $7,275 + $5,455 $7,605 + $5,705 $7,385 + $5,539

PA. Balcony Suite $7,219 + $5,415 $7,549 + $5,669 $7,329 + $5,499

P. Balcony Suite $7,439 + $5,579 $7,765 + $5,825 $7,549 + $5,665

PD. Deluxe Balcony Suite $7,659 N/A $7,975 N/A $7,765 N/A

R. Royal Balcony Suite $8,545 N/A $8,875 N/A $8,655 N/A

RP. Royal One-Bedroom Suite $9,919 N/A $10,249 N/A $10,029 N/A

12 DAYS • 23 MEALS It is no surprise that the South of France is recognized as the birthplace of photography, its unrivaled beauty includes the finest examples of French 15th-century architecture, with Roman ruins and sun-soaked vineyards nestled at the foot of colossal mountain ranges. Spend three nights in Nice along the stunning French Riviera and enjoy a visit to Monte Carlo, playground of the rich and famous. Sail the Rhône and Saône Rivers while exploring ports of call in Chalon-sur-Saône, Lyon, Tournon, Viviers, Avignon and Arles, all the while experiencing the rich history and picturesque beauty of Southern France.

Exceptional Inclusions

• 23 Meals: 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners

• Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours

• Three-night hotel stay in Nice, France

• Touring in Monaco and Monte Carlo

• Seven-night cruise through southern France

• First-class service by an English-speaking crew

• Shore excursions with English-speaking local guides

• Personal listening device for onboard excursions •

Portugal

11 DAYS • 22 MEALS A symbol of Portugal’s birth and growth as a nation, the Douro has long been the country’s lifeline. Spend two nights in the cosmopolitan capital of Lisbon, Portugal with a tour showcasing the famous sights of this remarkable city. Enroute to Porto, visit the pilgrimage site of Fátima and the university town of Coimbra. Navigate a path through Portugal’s enchanting countryside while cruising along the dramatic Douro River. Terraced vineyards rise from the river banks, historic landmarks pepper the distant horizons and charming towns lay hidden in the rural hillsides. From Spain’s walled city of Salamanca to the charming baroque village of Lamego, enjoy a new perspective of Europe as you sail the along the Douro.

Exceptional Inclusions

Meals: 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 8 dinners

Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours

Visit two countries • Two-night hotel stay and touring in Lisbon, Portugal before cruising • Seven-night

Porto, Portugal

Treasures of the Pharaohs

featuring a four-night Nile River Cruise

10 DAYS • 21 MEALS Ancient wonders, endless golden sands and atmospheric local souqs make Egypt the ultimate travel destination. Explore Cairo during a three-night stay and touring with an Egyptologist. Visit the imposing glory of the Pyramids of Giza and witness the enigmatic aura of the Sphinx. Depart for Luxor where you will board the Jaz Regent for a four-night cruise along the Nile River. During your sailing you will explore the ancient temples of Karnak, Luxor, Horus and Kom Ombo. Journey into the fascinating Valley of the Kings, visit the impressive Queen Hatshepsut Temple and experience the Nile while sailing aboard a traditional boat. Join us as we step into the Land of the Pharaohs and discover the exotic charms of evocative Egypt.

Exceptional Inclusions

Meals: 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 6 dinners

• Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours

• Guided by a local English-speaking Egyptologist

• Three-night hotel stay in Cairo before your river cruise

• Visit the Giza Plateau to see the Great Pyramids and Sphinx

• See spectacular ancient artifacts in Cairo’s Egyptian Museum

• Enjoy a home-hosted evening with dinner in the home of a local family

• Four-night cruise on the Nile River

• Shore excursions in ports of call

• All meals included onboard the cruise

• Performance by local artists onboard the ship

• Included excursion to Abu Simbel, by air

• All program gratuities included

Abu Simbel

Treasures & Temples of Vietnam and Cambodia

19 DAYS • 14 MEALS Begin your adventure in Hanoi, where centuries-old architecture is a wonderful nod to the past and the Old Quarter strikes a fine contrast with its many temples. Enjoy two nights cruising the emerald waters of Halong Bay aboard a traditional junk boat. Learn of Ho Chi Minh City’s fascinating war history with a visit to the Cu Chi tunnels. Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime river cruise along the Mekong river visting remarkable floating markets, rural farming villages and ancient cities. Enjoy a Tuk-Tuk tour in Phnom Penh and finish your adventure in the Cambodian city of Siem Reap, where you’ll witness the remarkable temple complex of Angkor Wat and attend a circus performance.

Exceptional Inclusions

• 41 Meals: 16 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 12 dinners

• Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours

• Halong Bay cruise and touring

• Seven-night cruise onboard the luxurious Emerald Harmony

• Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks accompany lunch and dinner while onboard the Emerald Harmony

• Complimentary tea and coffee onboard

• Complimentary bottled water provided on every excursion

• Cultural shore excursions

• EmeraldPLUS activities including a Buddhist Monk blessing and a lion dance performance onboard

• A variety of onboard evening entertainment

• Complimentary WiFi onboard

• First-class service from an English-speaking crew

• Knowledgeable local guides

• All port charges, airport taxes and transfers

• All gratuities included

CRUISE AND HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Days 2 and 3 – Silk Path Hotel or similar, Hanoi, Vietnam Days 4 and 5 – Bhaya Classic Junk or similar, Halong Bay, Vietnam Days 6 and 7 – Grand Hotel Saigon or similar, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Days 8 through 14 – Aboard Emerald Harmony Days 15 through 17 – Shinta Mani or similar, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Halong Bay

Majestic Mekong River Cruise

journey begins in Siem Reap, where early mornings and ancient architecture promise to be the perfect combination. Angkor Wat is sure to fascinate, as is Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm. Then your journey along the majestic Mekong introduces Phnom Penh and invites you to a family-owned silk-producing factory and a scarf-weaving workshop in Long Khanh Island. Continue cruising to amazing and historic ports of call before leaving your StarShip at Ho Chi Minh City. A two-night hotel stay is the perfect way to end your adventure in Cambodia and Vietnam.

15 DAYS • 30 MEALS

Meals: 12 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 9 dinners

Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours

Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks to accompany lunch and dinner while onboard

Complimentary tea and coffee onboard

Complimentary bottled water provided on every excursion

Shore excursions in the ports of call

Multiple EmeraldPLUS activities

A variety of onboard evening entertainment

Complimentary WiFi onboard

First-class service from an English-speaking crew and knowledgeable local guides

2 through 4 – Shinto Mani or similar, Siem Reap, Cambodia

5 through 11 Aboard Emerald Harmony

12 and 13 Grand Hotel Saigon or similar, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

8 DAYS • 16 MEALS See Mother Nature frozen in time, in a place unlike any other on Earth. This fascinating journey into the untouched natural wonder of the Galápagos Islands begins in Ecuador’s capital city of Quito. Feel what it’s like to be standing in the middle of the world at the Equator Monument before MV Galápagos Legend for a four-night cruise to these remarkable islands. Exotic locales and animals await your discovery with shore excursions on Santiago, Isabela, Fernandina and Santa Cruz Islands. Following your exploration of the islands, end in Guayquil, Ecuador, with a guided city tour and overnight accommodations. Join Mayflower on an unforgettable trip to the Galápagos Islands, a place so unique it has changed the way we think about our world.

Exceptional Inclusions

• 16 Meals: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners

• Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours

• Pre-cruise hotel stay and touring in Quito

• Local English-speaking guides in Quito and Guayaquil

• Four-night cruise aboard the MV Galápagos Legend

• Two excursions per day during the cruise

• English-speaking Naturalist Guides aboard the vessel

• Complimentary snorkel gear onboard

• All meals included onboard the vessel

• Post-cruise hotel stay and touring in Guayaquil

Details subject to change.

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