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Locally Owned & Operated Since 1985 Mahalo Hawai‘i! 615 Piikoi Street, Suite 102 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96814 593-0700 or Toll-Free 1-800-551-1226 www.nonstop.travel 2020 BLUE DANUBE DISCOVERY With 2 Nights in Budapest & 2 Nights in Prague CRUISE OVERVIEW: Brilliant views of Danube River destinations are waiting on your European river cruise, made even more beautiful with two nights in the Hungarian capital city of Budapest. Before embarking on your cruise through Austria and Germany, enjoy your stay in the “Pearl of the Danube” — Budapest. You’ll enjoy a guided tour of Budapest, including the iconic Heroes’ Square. You’ll have free time to get to know the city’s cafes, shops, magnificent architecture, and thermal baths! Beautiful views, marvelous food, and the birthplace of some of the world’s greatest music is in store on your Danube River cruise. Embark in Budapest to sail to Vienna — the City of Music. You’ll marvel at the sights with a guided city tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks — including the Imperial Palace, the world-famous opera house, and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Sail to Dürnstein to walk in the steps of Richard the Lionheart. You may choose a guided hike to the castle where he was held during the Crusades, and behold the brilliant view of Austria’s Wachau Valley from above. Next, the magnificent Benedictine Abbey of Melk awaits, with its frescoed ceilings, sculptures, library, and ornate pipe organ. Join us on board for a wine tasting of Wachau Valley vintages. You’ll cruise to Passau, Germany, where the Danube meets the Inn and Ilz Rivers, for guided walking tour of the captivating, baroque “City of Three Rivers.” Visit the Bavarian town of Regensburg to see medieval sights, including the Old Town Hall and the fortress entrance built in 179 AD. Later, join us for a beer tasting on board. Once docked in Roth, hear a fascinating onboard lecture of the impact of the Main-Danube, then take your pick of included excursions — a tour of Roth’s medieval houses, streets, and town hall; guided sightseeing in Nuremberg, or a tour of the notorious Nuremberg Rally Grounds of the Third Reich. Your European vacation continues with two nights in the Golden City of Prague. Guided sightseeing includes Hradcany Castle grounds, St. Vitus Cathedral, and Old Town’s Astronomical Clock. Enjoy free time as well to explore this exquisite city. HIGHLIGHTS & SIGHTSEEING: Budapest: Guided tour, see Heroes’ Square Vienna: Scenic sailing, pass through Bratislava, Guided sightseeing Dürnstein – Wachau Valley – Melk: Choice of guided tour or hike up to the castle ruins in Dürnstein, scenic sailing through the Wachau Valley, guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk, wine tasting on board Passau: Guided walk Regensburg: Guided city walk, beer tasting onboard Nuremberg: Lecture on board, choice of guided sightseeing in Nuremberg or Roth, or Nuremberg Rally Grounds tour Prague: Guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit Hradčany Castle Grounds INCLUDED FEATURES: • 2 Nights Hotel in Budapest at the Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal or Similar including Daily Breakfast • 7-Night Deluxe Cruise Accommodations in an Outside Stateroom – Most with Balconies • 2 Nights Hotel in Prague at the Hilton Prague Old Town or Similar including Daily Breakfast • Included Shore Excursions with Local Guide Daily with Personal Headset Included • Complimentary Wi-Fi Access throughout the ship and complimentary computer use in public areas of the ship • Premium L’Occitane Bath Amenities • Large Bathrooms – Showers with Glass Doors • Flat screen Satellite TV with free movie channels • Complimentary bottled water, fresh fruit, and cookies available throughout the day • Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast, wine, beer or soft drinks with lunch and dinner are included daily on board • Daily Early- and Late-Riser Breakfast • Made-to-order Egg Station at Breakfast • Light Al Fresco Lunches at the Sky Bistro on the Sky Deck • Chef-Inspired Regional Recipes – Four-Course Dinners with Open Seating • Alternative Dinners of Light Regional Specialties and Wines in the Panorama Bistro • Nordic walking sticks available onboard for complimentary check-out • AvalonGo App for your mobile device keeps you informed and on course before and during your cruise 11 Nights / 14 Days Travel to Budapest, Hungary & Return from Prague, Czech Republic Avalon Envision Featuring 200 sq. ft. Panorama Suites Enjoy a 7-Night River Cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg with 2 Nights Pre-Cruise Hotel in Budapest & 2 Nights Post-Cruise Hotel in Prague May 10 – 23, 2020 Escorted from Honolulu Tour Manager: Lori Lee COUNTRIES: Hungary, Austria, Germany & Czech Republic RIVERS: Danube River * Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy and INCLUDE ALL AIRLINE & CRUISELINE TAXES AND FEES. Cruiseline and airline fuel supplements, taxes and fees are subject to change and tour member is responsible for any increases. Prices shown include cruise in Category E in a Fixed Window Stateroom on Indigo Deck. Some airline-imposed personal charges, including but not limited to baggage, priority boarding and special seating, may apply. For details visit www.TripAdvisor.com/AirlineFees. After initial deposit, a $75 per person Non-Stop Travel (NST) Cancellation Fee will apply. Group departures may be cancelled, if there are less than 24 tour members. Final Payment to NST for “non-cruiseline” Air and Land Package must be made by Money Order or Personal Check. NST does not guarantee that all tour members will fly together with Tour Manager. Tour Manager assignments, number of meals offered on tour, tour price, discount, and the “final” tour itinerary are subject to change with/without notice. NST reserves the right to correct errors or omissions including but not limited to, fares, fees and surcharges at any time. 100419 NON-STOP TRAVEL EXCLUSIVE OFFER! SAVE $500 PER PERSON FROM BROCHURE FARE MUST RESERVE BY NOVEMBER 15, 2019 EXCLUSIVE BONUS! Pre-Paid Gratuities & 2 Free Drink Vouchers COMPLETE PACKAGES! INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE FROM HONOLULU, 7-NIGHT RIVER CRUISE, HOTELS, MEALS AND SIGHTSEEING AS INDICATED ON ITINERARY, ALL TRANSFERS, PORT CHARGES, TAXES & FEES $ 6691 * FROM $ 6191 *
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Page 1: 2020 BLUE DANUBE DISCOVERY · 2019-10-08 · Locally Owned & Operated Since 1985 — Mahalo Hawai‘i! 615 Piikoi Street, Suite 102 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96814 593-0700 or Toll-Free

Locally Owned & OperatedSince 1985 — Mahalo Hawai‘i!

615 Piikoi Street, Suite 102Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96814

593-0700or Toll-Free

1-800-551-1226www.nonstop.travel

2020 BLUE DANUBE DISCOVERYWith 2 Nights in Budapest & 2 Nights in Prague

CRUISE OVERVIEW: Brilliant views of Danube River destinations are waiting on your European river cruise, made even more beautiful with two nights in the Hungarian capital city of Budapest. Before embarking on your cruise through Austria and Germany, enjoy your stay in the “Pearl of the Danube” — Budapest. You’ll enjoy a guided tour of Budapest, including the iconic Heroes’ Square. You’ll have free time to get to know the city’s cafes, shops, magnificent architecture, and thermal baths!

Beautiful views, marvelous food, and the birthplace of some of the world’s greatest music is in store on your Danube River cruise. Embark in Budapest to sail to Vienna — the City of Music. You’ll marvel at the sights with a guided city tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks — including the Imperial Palace, the world-famous opera house, and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Sail to Dürnstein to walk in the steps of Richard the Lionheart. You may choose a guided hike to the castle where he was held during the Crusades, and behold the brilliant view of Austria’s Wachau Valley from above. Next, the magnificent Benedictine Abbey of Melk awaits, with its frescoed ceilings, sculptures, library, and ornate pipe organ. Join us on board for a wine tasting of Wachau Valley vintages.

You’ll cruise to Passau, Germany, where the Danube meets the Inn and Ilz Rivers, for guided walking tour of the captivating, baroque “City of Three Rivers.” Visit the Bavarian town of Regensburg to see medieval sights, including the Old Town Hall and the fortress entrance built in 179 AD. Later, join us for a beer tasting on board. Once docked in Roth, hear a fascinating onboard lecture of the impact of the Main-Danube, then take your pick of included excursions — a tour of Roth’s medieval houses, streets, and town hall; guided sightseeing in Nuremberg, or a tour of the notorious Nuremberg Rally Grounds of the Third Reich.

Your European vacation continues with two nights in the Golden City of Prague. Guided sightseeing includes Hradcany Castle grounds, St. Vitus Cathedral, and Old Town’s Astronomical Clock. Enjoy free time as well to explore this exquisite city.

HIGHLIGHTS & SIGHTSEEING:• Budapest: Guided tour, see Heroes’ Square• Vienna: Scenic sailing, pass through Bratislava,

Guided sightseeing• Dürnstein – Wachau Valley – Melk: Choice of guided

tour or hike up to the castle ruins in Dürnstein, scenic sailing through the Wachau Valley, guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk, wine tasting on board

• Passau: Guided walk• Regensburg: Guided city walk, beer tasting onboard• Nuremberg: Lecture on board, choice of guided

sightseeing in Nuremberg or Roth, or Nuremberg Rally Grounds tour

• Prague: Guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit Hradčany Castle Grounds

INCLUDED FEATURES:• 2 Nights Hotel in Budapest at the Corinthia Grand Hotel

Royal or Similar including Daily Breakfast• 7-Night Deluxe Cruise Accommodations in an Outside

Stateroom – Most with Balconies• 2 Nights Hotel in Prague at the Hilton Prague Old Town

or Similar including Daily Breakfast• Included Shore Excursions with Local Guide Daily with

Personal Headset Included• Complimentary Wi-Fi Access throughout the ship and

complimentary computer use in public areas of the ship• Premium L’Occitane Bath Amenities• Large Bathrooms – Showers with Glass Doors• Flat screen Satellite TV with free movie channels• Complimentary bottled water, fresh fruit, and cookies

available throughout the day

• Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast, wine, beer or soft drinks with lunch and dinner are included daily on board

• Daily Early- and Late-Riser Breakfast• Made-to-order Egg Station at Breakfast• Light Al Fresco Lunches at the Sky Bistro on the Sky Deck• Chef-Inspired Regional Recipes – Four-Course Dinners

with Open Seating• Alternative Dinners of Light Regional Specialties and

Wines in the Panorama Bistro• Nordic walking sticks available onboard for

complimentary check-out• AvalonGo App for your mobile device keeps you

informed and on course before and during your cruise

11 Nights / 14 Days • Travel to Budapest, Hungary & Return from Prague, Czech RepublicAvalon Envision • Featuring 200 sq. ft. Panorama Suites

Enjoy a 7-Night River Cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg with 2 Nights Pre-Cruise Hotel in Budapest & 2 Nights Post-Cruise Hotel in Prague

May 10 – 23, 2020 • Escorted from Honolulu • Tour Manager: Lori Lee

COUNTRIES: Hungary, Austria, Germany & Czech Republic RIVERS: Danube River

* Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy and INCLUDE ALL AIRLINE & CRUISELINE TAXES AND FEES. Cruiseline and airline fuel supplements, taxes and fees are subject to change and tour member is responsible for any increases. Prices shown include cruise in Category E in a Fixed Window Stateroom on Indigo Deck. Some airline-imposed personal charges, including but not limited to baggage, priority boarding and special seating, may apply. For details visit www.TripAdvisor.com/AirlineFees. After initial deposit, a $75 per person Non-Stop Travel (NST) Cancellation Fee will apply. Group departures may be cancelled, if there are less than 24 tour members. Final Payment to NST for “non-cruiseline” Air and Land Package must be made by Money Order or Personal Check. NST does not guarantee that all tour members will fly together with Tour Manager. Tour Manager assignments, number of meals offered on tour, tour price, discount, and the “final” tour itinerary are subject to change with/without notice. NST reserves the right to correct errors or omissions including but not limited to, fares, fees and surcharges at any time. 100419

NON-STOP TRAVEL EXCLUSIVE OFFER!

SAVE $500 PER PERSON

FROM BROCHURE FARE

MUST RESERVE BY NOVEMBER 15, 2019

EXCLUSIVE BONUS!Pre-Paid Gratuities & 2 Free Drink Vouchers

COMPLETE PACKAGES!

INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE FROM HONOLULU, 7-NIGHT RIVER CRUISE, HOTELS,

MEALS AND SIGHTSEEING AS INDICATED ON ITINERARY, ALL TRANSFERS,

PORT CHARGES, TAXES & FEES

$6691*FROM

$6191*

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Nuremberg

Roth

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Regensburg

Passau

Melk

Vienna

BudapestAUSTRIA

CZECH REPUBLIC

Prague

SLOVAKIA

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Danube RiverWachau ValleyInn River

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Select Sightseeing is included in tour. Additional optional tours are available for purchase through Avalon Waterways.In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.

Day 1: Sun, May 10 – HONOLULU. Depart Honolulu.

Day 2: Mon, May 11 – In Transit.

Day 3: Tue, May 12 – BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Welcome to Budapest – Hungary’s Captivating Capital! After completing arrival formalities meet the transfer to the hotel. Your hotel rooms will not be available until the afternoon. Take free time today to explore Budapest on your own. CORINTHIA GRAND HOTEL ROYAL or Similar (2 Nights).

Day 4: Wed, May 13 – BUDAPEST. Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing Tour, including the iconic Heroes’ Square. Take in the beauty of Budapest while enjoying a free afternoon exploring such famous sights as the Chain Bridge. Get to know the city’s cafés and pubs, or take a hike through the hills above the Danube. You may choose to enjoy Hungarian cuisine in an Optional Wine-and-Dine Dinner this evening. (B)

Day 5: Thur, May 14 – BUDAPEST – EMBARK AVALON ENVISION – CRUISE OVERNIGHT TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA. With a free day to explore before your cruise, take time to take photographs on the Royal Palace grounds in this treasure trove of historical architecture. Try Budapest’s famous thermal bath spas, then lunch in a garden or rooftop eatery before boarding the Avalon Envision. Meet the crew and fellow travelers at a welcome reception and dinner. The ship will cruise the evening/overnight to Vienna. (B, D)

Day 6: Fri, May 15 – VIENNA. Start the day with a Morning Stretch with your Avalon Adventure Host. Enjoy sailing the Danube, which shares dozens of miles with Hungary and Slovakia. Relax on the Sky Deck to see the rolling landscape and red-rooftops of the Slovakian capital of Bratislava come into view. This evening in Vienna, you may choose to join an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert for an unforgettable evening of music in an elegant hall. This evening, the ship will dock overnight in Vienna. (B, L, D)

Day 7: Sat, May 16 – VIENNA – OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO DÜRNSTEIN. Venture into the Habsburg empire this morning on a Guided City Tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex – the winter residence of the Imperial Family, the historic Vienna Opera House and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Join a Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace – a Habsburg Empire summer home for 300 years. This afternoon, enjoy free time to take a tram to visit Austria’s Prater amusement park or one of the many museums nearby. You may also decide to borrow a bike from the ship to explore the streets and squares of Vienna, or ride along the banks of the Danube at your leisure. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. This evening, the ship will cruise overnight to Dürnstein. (B, L, D)

Day 8: Sun, May 17 – DÜRNSTEIN – WACHAU VALLEY – MELK – OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO PASSAU. Join a Guided Walk, and hear the legendary tale of King Richard the Lionheart – who was imprisoned in the castle above the village during the Crusades – or join a Hike up to the castle

ruins with your Adventure Host for spectacular view of the village, Danube, and the Wachau Valley below. Enjoy coffee or a cocktail on the Sky Deck as you sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Melk. Take a Guided Tour of Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey to marvel at its frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, and ornate pipe organ. Enjoy the flavors of the Wachau Valley with a Wine Tasting on board. The ship will cruise the evening/overnight to Passau. (B, L, D)

Day 9: Mon, May 18 – PASSAU, GERMANY – OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO REGENSBURG. Join a Guided City Walk to learn more about this beautiful “City of Three Rivers.” Alternatively, join a full day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg – the city of Mozart – or to the picturesque Bohemian town of Český Krumlov. Meet your ship back in Passau after your selected activities for sailing. The ship will cruise the evening/overnight to Regensburg. (B, L, D)

Day 10: Tue, May 19 – REGENSBURG – OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROTH. Join a Guided City Walk and see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria – built in 179 AD as the entrance to Castra Regina fortress. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion visit the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg. Spend a free afternoon exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike through its charming streets. Later, indulge in a Beer Tasting on board. This evening, enjoy live entertainment after dinner as you cruise toward Roth. The ship will cruise the evening/overnight to Roth. (B, L, D)

Day 11: Wed, May 20 – ROTH – EXCURSION TO NUREMBERG. Enjoy an Onboard Lecture about the Main–Danube Canal – linking these two rivers to make a vital connection enabling navigation between the North and Black Seas. Enjoy a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the Bavarian town of Roth – with its half-timbered houses, market squares, and 1535 hunting lodge Schloss Ratibor, or choose a Guided Sightseeing of Nuremberg – with its medieval architecture, gilded fountain, gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle or Take a Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds – used by the Third Reich. The ship will cruise this evening to Nuremberg. (B, L, D)

Day 12: Thur, May 21 – NUREMBERG – DISEMBARK AVALON ENVISION – PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Disembark Avalon Envision. Transfer to Prague. Enjoy free time to explore the Golden City of Prague and its surrounding countryside. Consider sampling delicious plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager beside the Vltava River. HILTON PRAGUE OLD TOWN or Similar (2 Nights) (B)

Day 13: Fri, May 22 – PRAGUE. Take a Guided City Walk, and visit the Hradčany Castle Grounds, see St. Vitus Cathedral, and Old Town’s Astronomical Clock. Spend free time hiking the nearby hillsides, or stay in town to stroll the city of Prague to photograph its stunning cityscape. You might catch the entertaining street performers, visit the market stalls at Charles Bridge, and sample Prague’s famous beer varieties in a local restaurant. Tonight, you may decide to join us for an Optional Folklore Dinner Show, sampling traditional Czech cuisine in an authentic Prague setting. (B)

Day 14: Sat, May 23 – PRAGUE – IN TRANSIT – HONOLULU. Bid Farewell to Prague as you prepare for your homeward flight. Arrive Honolulu. Aloha and Welcome Home! (B)

Special Assistance: You must notify NST, at time of reservation, of any disability requiring special attention. NST reserves the right to cancel your booking or terminate your vacation if your special needs or disabilities are not suitable for the vacation or if you are not traveling with a companion who will provide all the assistance you require. Wheelchair and Electric Scooter access outside of the USA is severely restricted. 100419

C ATEGORY FA R E

Cat E – Fixed Windows / Indigo Deck Forward, 172 sq. f t. $6,691 $6,191

Cat D – Fixed Windows / Indigo Deck Aft, 172 sq. f t. $6,890 $6,390

Cat B – French Balcony / Sapphire Deck Aft, 200 sq. f t. $7,840 $7,340

Cat A – French Balcony / Sapphire Deck Forward, 200 sq. f t. $7,890 $7,390

Cat P – French Balcony / Royal Deck, 200 sq. f t. $7,990 $7,490

Royal Suite – French Balcony / Royal Deck, 300 sq. f t. CALL

Final Payment Due: 12/26/19

Air & Land Deposit: $250 per person • Cruise Deposit (non-refundable): $250 per person