Commerce Bank's Royal 50's Presents

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1 Commerce Bank's Royal 50's Presents The Legendary Danube September 25 - October 6, 2015 From the splendor of Prague to the Gypsy violins of Budapest, you ll treasure every moment of this memorable Danube River cruise.

2 Vacation Highlights Prague: guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit Hradcany Castle grounds Nuremberg: choice of guided sightseeing or Nuremberg Rally Grounds tour; onboard lecture Regensburg: guided walk; enjoy a snack at the Historische Wurstküche; beer tasting Passau: guided walk in Passau Melk: guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey Vienna: guided sightseeing Budapest: guided sightseeing, see Fishermen s Bastion and Heroes Square Special onboard and onshore experiences presented by entertainers, artisans, and experts, designed to enrich your cruise. Learn about the Main Danube Canal at an onboard lecture, and attend a german beer tasting. Itinerary Board your overnight flight, tour begins the next day. The Legendary Danube Day 1 Arrive in Prague, Czech Republic Welcome to Prague, capital of the Czech Republic. This fascinating city straddles the Vltava River with domes, cupolas, spires, and pinnacles highlighting its skyline. The remainder of the day is free to start exploring. Day 2 Prague Prague is a 1,200-year-old city preserved in time, and, unlike other Central European capitals, it was not bombed during the 20th-century wars. A LOCAL GUIDE shows you its best-known treasures, such as the Old Town s Astronomical Clock, built in 1410 and once the envy of all of Europe; HRADCANY CASTLE GROUNDS; St. Vitus Cathedral; and the Charles Bridge, the oldest bridge in Prague. Browse the shops for hand-cut crystal or art books. Mix with the locals in Wenceslaus Square, an important meeting point and where people demonstrated against the communist regime; or watch performers on Charles Bridge. (B) Day 3 Prague Enjoy a free day to explore the city at your own pace. Perhaps visit the Communist Museum; sample the local plum dumplings and Pilsner; stroll along the Vltava River. Your Cruise Director will have other suggestions for things to do. (B) Day 4 Prague Nuremberg, Germany (Embarkation) After lunch, drive to Nuremberg, where your river cruise vessel is docked. Before dinner, meet your crew for a welcome reception. (B,D) Day 5 Nuremberg Although 90% of Nuremberg s Old Town suffered extensive damage during WWII, much of it has been restored to the glory it once knew as the unofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire. Today, choose from an included GUIDED SIGHTSEEING TOUR and marvel at this thousand-year-old city s medieval fortifications, extraordinary gothic churches, and the Kaiserburg (Imperial Castle), or join a more specialized NUREMBERG RALLY GROUNDS tour. During free time, be sure to make a wish at the beautiful fountain in the Hauptmarkt (main square). Legend says your wish will come true if you turn its gold ring three times. Then, enjoy a tranquil afternoon of cruising. Take in an interesting ONBOARD LECTURE about the engineering marvel that is the Main Danube Canal. (B,L,D)

3 September 25 - October 6, 2015 Day 6 Regensburg Arrive in Regensburg after breakfast. 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! (B,L,D) Day 7 Passau Linz, Austria 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. Then, sail to Linz, Austria s third-largest town, which lies on both banks of the Danube and is an important industrial town and busy river port. Alternatively, choose from several full-day optional excursions. (B,L,D) Day 8 Melk 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 of the abbey over the Danube and surrounding countryside is breathtaking! During lunchtime, cruise through the picturesque Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 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. (B,L,D) (itinerary continued on insert) Commerce Bank s Royal 50 s Club is sponsoring this event for its selected customers. The Bank uses experienced tour guides and common carriers. Travelers who need special assistance on Royal 50's trips: You must report any disability requiring special attention while on vacation at the time the reservation is made. The Royal 50's Club will make reasonable attempts to accommodate the special needs of travelers with disabilities, but is not responsible in the event it is unable to do so nor is it responsible for any denial of services by air carriers, hotels, restaurants, or suppliers. The Americans with Disabilities Act is only applicable within the United States and facilities for individuals with disabilities are limited outside its borders. Most transportation services, including the motor coaches, are not equipped with wheelchair ramps. The passenger assumes the full risk and use of any prohibitions imposed by vendors. By signing this form you agree to hold Commerce Bank, its employees, successors, agents and assignees, harmless for all injuries, damages or other losses arising from participation in this event. Further, you hereby give permission to Commerce Bank to duplicate and use for advertising purposes any photographs of you taken during this trip. Commerce Bank is a registered service mark in Massachusetts of Commerce Bank & Trust Company Commerce Bank & Trust Company. Commerce Bank member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. All rights reserved.

4 Continued Itinerary... Day 9 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. (B,L,D) Day 10 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. (B,L,D) Day 11 Budapest (Disembarkation) Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

5 Pricing and Additional Information Per person price based on double occupancy in Category E: $ Price includes: Air from Boston, transfers, land/cruise, port charges, meals and accommodations as specified in the itinerary, sightseeing and services of a professional cruise director. For single rates please contact Eileen Lessard or Patrick Wimberly Category D - Per Person Double: $ Category B - Per Person Double: $ Category A - Per Person Double: $ Category P - Per Person Double: $ Sign up and deposit by September 30, 2014 to receive these prices! Air price based on group air, must have at least 10 passengers traveling from same gateway. Air-inclusive price quotes will include all government-imposed taxes and fees applicable at the time of booking and will be shown as a Total Amount. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply. The identity of the carrier, which may include the carriers codeshare partner, will be assigned and disclosed at a later date. For more information please check our website, the carrier s website, or iflybags.com for up-to-date baggage pricing/restrictions. Travel Protection Plus is available for an additional $ per person. Travel Protection Plus: (Must be purchased at the same time of initial deposit) For those who purchase the Avalon Travel Protection Plan, Avalon provides Travel Protection Plus Plan as well. The Plus Plan allows you to cancel your vacation up to 24 hours (or the prior business day, whichever is farther out) before the scheduled departure FOR ANY REASON. Under this Travel Protection Plus Plan Benefit, Avalon will reimburse the cancellation penalty amount in travel certificates, minus the plan cost. Additional terms may apply. Cancelling for a covered reason will result in a cash refund, based on the cancellation penalties at the time of cancellation, minus insurance premiums. *Travel Protection rate is based on the land cost of the tour. Rate may vary with additional land services i.e. single supplements and cabin upgrades. Cancellations and Cancellation Fees (If cancellation is received by Avalon) days prior to departure: $250 per person cancelled days prior to departure: 35% of total price days prior to departure: 50% of total price 29 1 days prior to departure: 80% of total price On departure day and later: 100% of total price Cancellation fees may also apply to any additional services, including accommodations, independently supplied services and optional excursions, reserved prior to, during and after the tour. Tour Code: WNB Invoice Number: Please make checks payable to Avalon Deposit Due: $250 per person With Insurance: $579 per person Insurance must be purchased with deposit Final Payment Due: June 28, 2015 Comerce Bank Royal 50's Eileen Lessard or Patrick Wimberly (508)

6 PAYMENT INFORMATION FORM Invoice #: Tour: _The Legendary Danube Group Leader: _Eileen Lessard and Patrick Wimberly_ Group Name: COMMERCE BANK S ROYALS 50 S CLUB Payment Information Credit Card Number: Expiration Date: 3 digit Security Code Name as it appears on card: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Address: By signing this form you agree to hold Commerce Bank, its employees, successors, agents and assignees, harmless for all injuries, damages or other losses arising from participation in this event. Further, you hereby give permission to Commerce Bank to duplicate and use for advertising purposes any photographs of you taken during this trip. Reservation forms can be returned to: Commerce Bank Royal 50 s Club PO Box Worcester, MA 01615

7 This payment is for (Check below those that apply) Deposit $250 per person Travel Protection Plus $329 per person Final Payment (due 6/28/15) Amount: $ Per Person I have submitted payment with a personal check: $ Complete legal name exactly as it appears on your passport (please indicate single or double occupancy): Complete name as it appears on your passport Passenger 1 First Name Middle Name Last Name M/F P/A/B/D Gender (circle one) Date of Birth Desired Cabin Category Passenger 2 First Name Middle Name Last Name M/F P/A/B/D Gender (circle one) Date of Birth Desired Cabin Category)