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www.EO.travel/mytrip Tour = RC19 Date = 050419 Code = M

Blue Danube Discovery

www.EO.travel • 800-247-0017

9 Days ‐ May 4‐12, 2019

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‐ Budapest to Nuremberg ‐

May 4 – Depart USADepart the USA on your overnight flight to Budapest.

May 5 – EMBARKATION – BUDAPEST, HUNGARYBoard your cruise in Budapest. Tonight, meet your fellowpassengers as the ship cruises to Bratislava. (D)

May 6 – BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIAHost to the crowning ceremonies of 11 Hungarian kings andqueens between 1536 and 1830, Bratislava certainly has earnedthe title “Coronation City of Kings” as you’ll discover during yourwalking tour. Or join a culinary host to sample traditionalSlovakian specialties, as well as learn how to prepare stuffedpotato ravioli with an opportunity to taste your own creation. Fora more active adventure, hike up to Bratislava Castle, offeringmagnificent views of the city. (B,L,D)

May 7 – VIENNA, AUSTRIAThe “City of Waltzes” offers a treasure trove of gems and youhave two ways to discover them. Join a city tour showcasing itsregal splendors, including the majestic Opera House and theformer Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs before concluding inVienna’s historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, andthen visiting St. Stephen’s Cathedral. For a more activeexploration of the area, take a guided bike ride along the Danube.During the afternoon, you can enjoy leisure time or pedal yourway to Klosterneuburg Monastery on a guided cycling tour.(B,L,D)

May 8 – DÜRNSTEIN – MELKAfter reaching the Wachau Valley in the morning, you’ll have achoice of three excursions in Dürnstein. Partake in a walking touralong cobblestone streets to the luminous blue facade of theBaroque Stiftskirche, its famed church tower, before enjoying awine tasting in a local cellar. For a beautiful view of the WachauValley, hike up to the fortress where Richard the Lionheart wasonce held. Alternatively, visit a local boutique, where you’ll betreated to the region’s finest apricot products. After your morningexcursions, you have a choice to cruise through the Wachau Valleyto Melk or join a bike tour along the Danube. Upon reaching Melk,take a tour of the UNESCO‐designated Melk Abbey. (B,L,D)

May 9 – PASSAU, GERMANYEnjoy a scenic morning sailing to the medieval city of Passau. Join awalking tour through this 2,000‐year‐old city, noted for its Gothic andItalian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Guestslooking for a more active morning can choose between a guided biketour along the Danube, or a guided hike up to the Veste OberhausFortress overlooking Passau. (B,L,D)

May 10 – REGENSBURGExplore Regensburg, one of Germany’s best preserved medievalcities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a guided walking tourshowcasing the city’s architectural highlights, including the Old TownHall and the Porta Praetoria, gates to an ancient Roman fort built in179 A.D. As an alternate option, sample some of Bavaria’sspecialties— beer, sausage and pretzels; or bike to Walhalla whereyou'll see the neo‐Classical white marble temple inspired by theParthenon in Athens. (B,L,D)

May 11 – NUREMBERGEnjoy a scenic morning cruise as the ship crosses the ContinentalDivide via the Main‐Danube Canal to Nuremberg. Explore themedieval city center with a tour that showcases the Imperial Castleand the famous town wall, as well as Albrecht Dürer’s home andMarket Square with its legendary fountain. Or you can take aguided tour of the city’s WWII history, including a visit to theinfamous Zeppelin Field, a museum built on the site of former Nazirallies and the site of the Nuremberg Trials when not in session.Alternatively, savor traditional Franconian specialties by samplingfamously delicious Nuremburger Bratwurst, Rot bier (red beer) andLebkuchen (gingerbread). (B,L,D)

May 12– NUREMBERG –DISEMBARKATIONThis morning, depart the shipafter breakfast. (B)

B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner

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Purchase international Airfare through EOIncludes Fuel Surcharges, Transfers and Taxes (subject to change)

To Fly from a City near you call 1-800-247-0017 X590

Register by 09/30/18& purchase international airfare

from Orlando for $300 & from Tampa & Ft. Myers for $400

INCLUDED FEATURES7 Nights Deluxe Cruise Accommodation

Daily Sightseeing Program as outlined in the ItineraryInfotainment System in all Staterooms with Free Internet, Hit Movies, Music

Library & English TV StationsTerry Bathrobes and White-on-white plush bedding in all Staterooms

Superb Dining with all Meals included during your CruiseFree-flowing Red & White Wines from Europe's great Wine Regions,

beer & soft drinks with every Dinner Bottled Water in every stateroom replenished daily

Reception, Welcome Dinner & Captain's Gala DinnerSpecial Highlights including Folklore Dances, Lectures, Theme Dinners,

onboard Music Performances and afternoon & evening Piano MusicUse of Bicycles to explore on your own

CRUISE PRICING*E Fixed Window Stateroom (160 sq ft) $3249*D Fixed Window Stateroom (160 sq ft) $3548*C French Balcony Stateroom (170 sq ft) $4148*BB French & Outside Balcony Stateroom (210 sq ft) $4648*BA French & Outside Balcony Stateroom (210 sq ft) $4848*AB French & Outside Balcony Stateroom (235 sq ft) $5048*AA French & Outside Balcony Stateroom (235 sq ft) $5248*AA+ French & Outside Balcony Stateroom (290 sq ft) $5798*S Suite (300 sq ft) $6198*

aboard theMS AmaCerto

May 12 ‐ NUREMBERG – DISEMBARKATION – PILZEN– PRAGUE, CZECHREPUBLICDepart the ship after breakfast and drive through the countryside to Pilzen,a city perhaps best known for producing Pilsner beer. You will have freetime to explore this lovely town and have lunch before continuing toPrague and checking into your hotel. (B)

May 13 ‐ PRAGUEDiscover Prague with a choice of a city tour or a castle hike. Both will revealwhy Prague is considered one of Europe’s most attractive cities, with ahistoric city center that’s recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Seeall the key highlights, including the National Museum, Wenceslas Square,the 1,000 year‐old Prague Castle and Old Market Square, where you willfind the famous Astronomical Clock. (B)

May 14 ‐ PRAGUEBeer has a long and illustrious history in the Czech Republic with the firstbrewery known to have existed in 993. Pilsner Urquell was created in 1842,being the first pilsner ever made, whilst Budweiser came into being in thecity of Budweis. Beer is a core part of the country’s national identity, somuch so the Czechs are the biggest consumers of beer in the world. Thecountry is home to more than 100 breweries with a combination of bignames and micro establishments offering a huge range of styles, so join aCzech beer tasting and discover for yourself what makes the Czech’s beersome of the very best in the world. (B)

May 15 ‐ DEPART PRAGUEBid farewell to Prague and prepare for your homeward flight. (B)

May 12‐15, 2019

May 2 ‐ DEPART USADepart the USA on your overnight flight to Budapest.

May 3 ‐ ARRIVE IN BUDAPEST, HUNGARYArrive in Budapest and transfer to your hotel.

May 4 ‐ BUDAPESTSavor the beauty of Buda and Pest on opposite sides of the Danube witha city tour that showcases many highlights, including the Great MarketHall, Heroes’ Square and Castle Hill. (B)

May 5 ‐ BUDAPEST ‐ EMBARKATIONCheck out of your hotel to board your luxurious ship. During the evening,be treated to a special Illuminations cruise around Budapest’s famedParliament building. (B,D)

May 2‐5, 2019

BudapestOPTIONAL PRE TOUR ‐ $520*

*All prices reflect a 4% cash discount B = Breakfast D = Dinner

Guests taking an extension may be on a different flight than their groupand/or traveling companion.

PragueOPTIONAL POST TOUR ‐ $840*

Does not include international airfare, Transfers, Taxes of $182& Onboard Gratuities. *All prices reflect a 4% cash discount

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THE FINE PRINTINCLUDED IN PRICE:• Cruise • Deluxe cruise accomodations (based on double occupancy)• Most shore excursions • All meals on ship, meal beverages, and other meals as indicatedNOT INCLUDED IN PRICE:• International Airfare and overseas transfers (Sold Separately) • Fuel Surcharges • Taxes of $182• Extensions and optional sightseeing as listed in the brochure• Onboard Gratuities (These will appear automatically on your onboard statement, and are the guest’s responsibility to pay on board the ship) • Any additional services or fees not included above • Optional Travel Protection Plan (see premium schedule)• Miscellaneous fees such as visa, passports, laundry, excess baggage, and other items of personal nature• $100 Document fee for Non-US and Non-Canadian residentsACCOMMODATIONS: Price is per person based on double occupancy. Single room/stateroom supplement has the following additionalcharges: Category E-$1625 D-$1774 C-$2074 BB-$2324 BA-$2424 AB-$2524 AA -$2624 AA+-$4798 S-$5198.Single room charge on Budapest Pre Tour $300; Prague Post Tour $450, While EO will try to matchroommates, EO cannot guarantee one will be available. Roommates may be assigned as late as 35 days prior todeparture and, if one is not available, the single room/cabin charge applies.PAYMENT INFORMATION: All prices reflect a 4% discount for full payment via check. PAYMENT SCHEDULE:

$200 Due at the time of registration____________________________________________________________________________________$300 2nd Deposit due on 09/06/18. Guests registering after this date must submit a total deposit of $500____________________________________________________________________________________$500 3rd Deposit due on 11/05/18. Guests registering after this date must submit a total deposit of $1,500____________________________________________________________________________________

Full Payment Final Payment is due for all guests on 01/04/19. If paid after the due date, a late payment fee of $100 will be assessed. ____________________________________________________________________________________Travel Protection The Travel Protection Plan premium will be due no later than 01/04/19 toPremium Amount be in full effect. Travel protection premiums must be paid in addition to your deposits and in advance of the final payment for coverage to be in effect.____________________________________________________________________________________Cabin Availability After 09/06/18 or once we have sold out of our allotment of cabins we can no longer guarantee cabin pricing. Cabins purchased after this date will be subject to availability and may require a supplemental charge.

REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED after January 4, 2018:We welcome registrations after 01/04/18. Registrations received between 01/05/18 - 02/03/18 will incur a $100 perperson fee. Registrations received between 02/04/18 - 02/18/18 will incur a $200 per person fee. Registrationsreceived between 02/19/18 - 03/05/18 will incur a $400 per person fee. Registrations received on 03/06/18 or laterwill be subject to cabin availability and may require a supplemental cabin charge as well as the air fees above.Additional fees will be advised upon registration. CANCELLATION FEES: 100% of Cancellation Fees are covered by the optional Travel Protection Program provided premium has been paidand reason for cancellation is insurable. Those who do not take travel protection should be aware of the followingcancellation penalties: From day of registration to 181 days prior to departure, you will be charged a $100 non-refundable administrative fee plus any airline fees. Additionally, thereafter, you will be charged any airline penaltiesand a single room supplement if your cancellation forces your roommate into a single plus the following charges:180-151 days prior to departure = $250; 150-121 days prior to departure = $750; 120-91 days prior to departure =50%; 90-61 days prior to departure = 75%; 60 days to day of departure = 100% of cost. Submit cancellation inwriting. On or after day of departure, no refund for any services not used.FIT TO TRAVEL STATEMENT: Passengers registering for the tour accept the responsibility for being in good health and able to walk andtravel on the tour. Because many of the sites are not accessible to the physically challenged, those needingoxygen, wheelchairs, or other ambulatory assistance will find the tour extremely limiting to their experiences.If you have questions, please contact Educational Opportunities Tours Inc. for more details.PASSPORT INFORMATION, CONFIRMATION OF ITINERARY & CHECK IN PROCESS: Passport information must be submitted to our office 01/04/19. Failure to provide your passport information to ouroffice by this date may result in change fees or denial of travel. 120 days prior to your trip you will be contacted tore-confirm your itinerary, travel arrangements and registration information during the preliminary check in process foryour trip. Discrepancies in information or failure to check in for your cruise may result in change fees, delays inreceiving travel documents for your trip, or denial of travel. PRICE INCREASESAll prices quoted in this brochure are subject to change prior to payment in full due to currency fluctuations, fuelsurcharge increases, government taxes and fees increases or unforeseen circumstances. In addition, you may besubject to a price increase after payment in full has been received due to potential government imposed taxes andfees.AIRLINE ROUTES and TICKETS:In order to keep prices low, EO does not guarantee the most direct routing to your final destination. Once "printed",airline tickets cannot be changed or refunded thereafter. Air transportation to/from your destination will be economyclass on IATA and ARC carriers utilizing APEX or SUPER APEX non-refundable, non-amendable tickets for groupsof 10 or more flying together on entire itinerary. If you choose to depart from a different city than your group ortravelling companion, or deviate your flight and/or trip plans, and/or you are taking a pre or post tour, you may fly ona different scheduled flight(s) than the rest of your group.FLIGHT TIMES:All flights are subject to change by the airlines without advance notice. EOT is not responsible for such changes ordelays and does not reimburse expenses resulting from such delays. If you are making your own flight arrangementsto the departure city, we recommend you purchase a ticket that can be exchanged without large penalties.ADDITIONAL AIRLINE FEES:You will likely incur additional airline checked baggage fees that are not included in the price of the tour. These feesvary by airline and are at the airline's discretion on each segment of the flight itinerary. Additionally, you may incuroptional fees (food, excess baggage, overweight baggage, items of personal nature, etc.) as well. For more information,visit www.eo.travel/travelinfo/airlinefees.aspx.DEVIATIONS:Deviations from the standard tour program must be submitted in writing and are subject to any additional airlinefees, if applicable. Transfers for passengers who deviate are not included.ITINERARY CHANGES:Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this brochure. While you will see all sites listed above, theorder of sites and/or days and number of days may be altered to accommodate changes in airline, hotelschedules, and local conditions. Due to airline schedules, some participants may receive one or two extra leisuredays at a nominal per day charge and some extensions may not be available on all departure dates. If itinerarychanges necessitate extra overnights, you will be charged $125 per night; single rooms $175 per night. Meals forextra nights are not included.PREGNANCY/INFANT REGULATIONSAs to pregnancy, a woman cannot have begun her 24th week of pregnancy at any time before or during the cruise.If you are pregnant, please provide a medical note upon arrival at the pier for check-in from your physician statingyour expected due date and medical fitness to travel. If you are in the 24th week or have completed it you will notbe allowed to board. Because of the limited medical facilities, infants must be at least 24 weeks (6 months) of ageon the first day of the cruise.VALIDITY DATE:This brochure is valid until 05/19/18. If validity date has passed, current brochures may be found at www.eo.travel.Registrations will still be accepted after the validity date.RELEASE INFORMATIONPayment of deposit indicates permission for EOT or its agents to record the registrant’s participation and appearanceon video tape, audio tape, film, photograph, or any other medium and to use the registrant’s name, likeness, voice,comments, submitted documentation, written papers, and/or biographical material without restrictions or limitation forany advertising, marketing, publicity, educational or promotional purpose which EOT or its agents deem appropriate,unless the registrant or guardian otherwise notifies EOT in writing prior to departure.Except where otherwise stated, EOT acts only as agent for the relevant supplier in securing hotels, transportationand other travel services and in no event shall EOT be liable for failure by any such supplier to render anytransportation, lodging or other travel service to be provided on the tour. EOT assumes no liability for injury,death, damage, loss, theft, accident, delay or irregularity which may occur by reason of any negligent or willfulact or omission of any suppliers of service. EOT does not own or operate any of the suppliers of services toyour tour. Similarly without limiting the foregoing, passenger agrees to hold EOT harmless for any defect inany vehicle, plane, boat, bus, car, van or other vehicle, act of war or insurrection, terrorist activity, revolt orother civil uprising, military action, strikes or labor unrest or any Act of God or for any other act of any thirdparty. Florida law will be applicable to any dispute which arises out of/or concerns this brochure or your tour.Any and all litigation must be brought only in and for courts in Polk County, Florida to the exclusion of litigationanywhere else in the world.Enrollment in and payment of deposit constitutes your acceptance of the “Fine Print.” Educational OpportunitiesTours is the tour operator and is solely responsible for the travel program. Educational Opportunities Tours isregistered with the State of Florida as a Seller of Travel. Registration No. ST24130. CST2027682-40

Schedule of Coverages Maximum BenefitPart A * Benefits provided by EOT

Trip Cancellation ..........................................................Trip CostPart B Benefits provided by United States Fire Insurance Co.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment ............................$25,000Medical Expense / Emergency Assistance...................$50,000Trip Interruption ............................................................Trip CostTravel Delay (Up to $100 Per Day)....................................$500Missed Connection..............................................................$500Baggage and Personal Effects........................................$1,000Baggage Delay....................................................................$100

Conditions and LimitationsThis is a brief description of the plan available for all Travel Protection sales for Trips departing January 1, 2013 and after. Certain exclusions andlimitations apply and are detailed in the Certificate of Coverage. For example, coverage does not apply to: any Sickness or condition of you, a TravelingCompanion or a Family Member traveling with you that existed during the 60 days prior to the effective date of the coverages (The Pre-ExistingCondition Exclusion is waived if payment for this plan is received by Educational Opportunities Tours, Inc. at or before the final payment due date forYour Trip or 105 days before departure date, whichever occurs first.), suicide, normal pregnancy, war or any act of war. Other Covered Reasons, asdefined, includes the following events or their consequences: Cancellation or Interruption of your Trip due to: Inclement Weather, unannounced Strike,mechanical breakdown that causes complete cessation of services of Your Common Carrier for at least 12 consecutive hours; a documented trafficaccident while en route to departure; being hijacked or quarantined; jury duty; destruction of your home or destination by fire, flood, burglary or naturaldisaster; being called to the emergency service of government to provide aid or relief in the event of a natural disaster; a documented theft of passportsor visas; a transfer of employment of 250 miles or more; or Revocation of military leave. For further information ask for the Certificate of Coveragewhich fully details the coverages, provisions, limitations and exclusions of the plan offered and is available to you, upon request, at any time prior toyour purchase of the plan.This plan is underwritten by: United States Fire Insurance Company, Eatontown, NJ. Benefits are administered by: TripMate, Inc.*, 9225 Ward Parkway, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO, 64114, 1-800-888-7292 (*in CA, dba Trip Mate Insurance Agency).

*For New York Residents Only: Part A Benefits are travel arrangement benefits underwritten by United States Insurance Company.

Travel Protection PlanPremium Rates For This Cruise

$ 0 to $1000 . . . . . .$ 99$1001 to $1500 . . . . . .$149$1501 to $2000 . . . . . .$199$2001 to $2500 . . . . . .$249$2501 to $3000 . . . . . .$299$3001 to $3500 . . . . . .$349$3501 to $4000 . . . . . .$399$4001 to $4500 . . . . . .$449

$4501 to $5000 . . . . . .$499$5001 to $5500 . . . . . .$549$5501 to $6000 . . . . . .$599$6001 to $6500 . . . . . .$649$6501 to $7000 . . . . . .$699$7001 to $8000 . . . . . .$799$8001 to $9000 . . . . . .$899$9001 to $10,000 . . . . .$999

Trip Cost Plan Cost Trip Cost Plan Cost

For a full description of the plan, go to: www.tripmate.com/wpF429E

TRAVEL REGISTRATION FORMMail to: EO Tours • P.O. Box 6098, Lakeland, FL 33807-6098

863-648-0383 • email: [email protected]: ID#: Tour: RC19Departure City: Departure Date: 05/04/19 (M) Legal Name must be submitted as it appears on your passport:

Guest 1 Legal Name: _____________________________________ Title: ________Preferred Name: _______________________________________________________Street Address: _________________________________P.O. Box:_______________City: ____________________________ State:___________ Zip Code:____________Phone: ___________________________ Alt. Phone: __________________________Email: _________________________________ q Send me emails about my trip/EO promos

Birth Date: ____/____/______ State of Birth: _____________ Sex: q Male q FemaleEmergency Contact: ___________________________ Relationship:_______________Phone: ___________________________ Alt. Phone: __________________________How did you learn about this tour? _______________________________________Register for: q Basic Program q Budapest Pre Tour q Prague Post TourGuest 2 Legal Name: _____________________________________ Title: ________Preferred Name: _______________________________________________________Street Address: _________________________________P.O. Box:_______________City: ____________________________ State:___________ Zip Code:____________Phone: ___________________________ Alt. Phone: __________________________Email: _________________________________ q Send me emails about my trip/EO promos

Birth Date: ____/____/______ State of Birth: _____________ Sex: q Male q FemaleEmergency Contact: ___________________________ Relationship:_______________Phone: ___________________________ Alt. Phone: __________________________How did you learn about this tour? _______________________________________Register for: q Basic Program q Budapest Pre Tour q Prague Post TourCabin Selection: q Fixed Window Stateroom (E) q Fixed Window Stateroom (D)

q French Balcony Stateroom (C) q French & Outside Balcony Stateroom (BB) q French & Outside Balcony Stateroom (BA) q French & Outside Balcony Stateroom (AB) q French & Outside Balcony Stateroom (AA) q French & Outside Balcony Stateroom (AA+) q Suite (S) Alternate: (Required, only used if 1st choice is unavailable)

Roommate(s): _________________________________________________________

If No Roommate: q Try to Match Me q Single Room (availability limited)

DEPOSIT PER PERSON REQUIREDPayment: $________ Check #_________ (Payable to Educational Opportunities Tours)

To Register via Credit Card, you must go to www.EO.travelBy signing below, I/We certify that I have read the “Fine Print,” understand its content, and agree to its terms including but notlimited to the potential for price increases that may apply before payment in full has been received as set forth in the “Fine Print”and potential price increases after payment in full has been received due to government imposed taxes and fees.

Guest 1 Signature:______________________________________________________

Guest 2 Signature: ______________________________________________

Tour: RC19 Date: 050419 Code: M 03/19/18

Important Information Regarding Travel Protection Plan:1 Travel Protection coverage cannot be added after you have paid in full.2 Premium is based on TOTAL cost of trip and is non-refundable. 3 Coverage begins when your premium payment is received by EOT

(separate from deposit & clearly designated as your travel protection premium).4 Premium must be paid in full no later than 01/04/19.

Guest 1:q I Accept q I Decline

Guest 2:q I Accept q I Decline