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Golf Cruise on the Seine
Pannonia Golf & Country Club
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The Pannonia Golf and Country Club is picturesquely situated in a valley bordering the Etyek wine region, east of the Hungarian capital Budapest. The 18-hole championship course was designed by the prominent Austrian architect Hans G. Erhardt and opened in 1996. Since then, it has staged many national and international events, including tournaments such as the BMW Golf Cup International and events sanctioned by the European Golf Association (EGA). The elegant clubhouse was designed by the famous Hungarian neoclassical architect, Mihály Pollack, and blends beautifully with the wine-growing scenery. On the course, idyllic lakes serve as obstacles for eight holes. Doglegs provide suspense at holes 9 and 11, and pin placements may also present a challenge at the hilly greens. The immaculately maintained course meets the highest European standards, and offers players both a technically challenging, as well as an optically appealing experience with its combination of beautiful vegetation, water hazards and sand bunkers.
Pannonia Golf & Country Club
Penati Golf Resort
The Penati Golf Resort is nestled in the Zahorie region of western Slovakia, not far from the town of Senica. The club offers two 18-hole courses – the challenging Legend course, which opened in 2012, and the Heritage course, which opened in 2013. The Legend course stretches opened in 2012, and the Heritage course, which opened in 2013. The Legend course stretches over 235 acres and was created by Nicklaus Designs, a company founded by golfi ng legend Jack Nicklaus and considered one of the world’s leading golf course design fi rms, with 60% of the world’s PGA tournament-hosting golf courses to their name. This course offers golfers undulating fairways, challenging bunkers and variable teeing placements, allowing golfers to undulating fairways, challenging bunkers and variable teeing placements, allowing golfers to control the diffi culty level of their game. The signature holes of the Legend course are the 783-yard control the diffi culty level of their game. The signature holes of the Legend course are the 783-yard 15th hole, which is the longest hole in Europe; as well as the fi nal hole, which is the narrowest hole 15th hole, which is the longest hole in Europe; as well as the fi nal hole, which is the narrowest hole on the green and plays onto a beautiful island green, and will undoubtedly provide an exciting fi nish to the game. The second 18-hole course, the Heritage course, was designed by Jonathan Davison, and the world-renowned Mick McShane and returns to the roots of island-design courses.
Fontana Golf Club
Fontana Golf Club’s championship course promises an unforgettable golfi ng experience. Situated about 19 miles south of Vienna, the golf course is set in a lush natural setting and offers a view of the Schneeberg, the highest mountain in Lower Austria, and the foothills of the Viennese Forest. Conceptualized by the well-known Canadian architect Doug Carrick, the layout and design of the golf course provides players with a top-class, international golfi ng experience that is both challenging and fair. The course opened for play in 1996, and from 2006 to 2009, hosted the European Tour in Austria, and has since been considered one of the best golfi ng locations in Austria and Europe. Due to constant improvements and renovation, the Fontana course is expected to become one of the top 10 golf courses in Europe. The exciting 18-hole course will challenge players with its numerous bunkers and water hazards, combined with some easier holes to give a satisfying, well-rounded experience.
Lengenfeld Golf Club (optional)
Legenfeld Golf Club
The Lengenfeld Golf Club is picturesquely situated in a UNESCO World Cultural Landscape in Lower Austria, just a 10-minute drive from Krems. It offers an unforgettable golfi ng experience amongst the terraced vineyard landscapes with beautiful scenic views onto romantic forests and the Kamp Valley. The club, founded in 1993 by Otmar Gschwantner and expanded in 2007, lives up to its motto 'golf at its fi nest'. This 36-hole golf course is divided into the 18-hole Kamptal course with par 71 and the 18-hole Donauland course with par 72. While the hilly terrain and many water hazards of the Kamptal course allow long tees, the Donauland course presents a more athletic challenge with its slanted areas and narrow fi rst 9 fairways. A specialty at Lengenfeld Golf Club is the Golf Vinarium. Each tee is assigned an Austrian grape wine variety, turning the course into an educational wine trail that ends at the clubhouse. The practice area offers golfers a driving range with 40 range tees, practice bunkers and a putt and pitch area.
Quellness Golf Resort/Beckenbauer Golf Course
Beautifully situated in the peaceful Bavarian countryside, the Quellness Golf Resort features the distinguished 18-hectar Beckenbauer Golf Course, a championship course designed by renowned golfer Bernhard Lange. This exclusive course is one of the select few to host PGA European Tour events, specifi cally the Challenge Tour, which was held here from 2013 to 2015. In addition, in 2015 and 2016, the Beckenbauer Golf Course hosted the Porsche European Open, and in 2017, it was the venue for the Paul Lawrie Matchplay. The course has been praised by some of the world’s foremost players for its technical challenges as well as its impeccable condition. The fl at but varied terrain incorporates a multitude of water hazards, such as streams, fl ood plains, and lakes, and requires golfers to play a precise game. Holes 9 and 18 provide the opportunity for particularly spectacular shots onto island greens. The hand-mown greens and fairways remain in top condition even in the height of summer.
Regensburg Golf Club (optional)
Situated at the foothills of the majestic Bavarian Forest, the Regensburg Golf and Country Club is a truly princely estate, complete with a clubhouse dating back to 1885, which was a former hunting lodge of the Counts of Thurn and Taxis. The Regensburg Golf Club fi rst opened in 1966 with a temporary, 4-hole course. In 1968, famous golf architect Donald Harradine designed a 9-hole course, which he extended by another 9 holes in 1981. In 2000, the course was modernized by Thomas Himmel, who ensured that it meets modern playing requirements. However, the course’s distinctive English parkland character, which it retains, is the work of Harradine. The grounds boast trees of up to 300 years old and offer spectacular views of the Danube valley. The undulating terrain and the water hazards present both a challenge to players as well as a feast of natural beauty. Among the club’s achievements is its membership as one of the Leading Golf Courses of Germany.
Legenfeld Golf Club
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
DAY 1 | HUNGARY: BUDAPEST
Welcome to your Danube golf cruise! Your journey begins in Budapest, where you embark in the afternoon. You will be briefed on all onshore excursions, golf clubs and starting times. This evening, join us for a Welcome Cocktail, followed by a specially prepared Welcome Dinner. This evening the ship will cruise through beautifully illuminated Budapest!
DAY 2 | BUDAPEST· ESZTERGOM
After breakfast enjoy a scenic transfer through the beautiful Hungarian capital to the Pannónia Golf and Country Club, picturesquely situated in a valley bordering the Etyek wine region. Later this afternoon, rejoin the ship in Esztergom just before dinner.
DAY 3 | SLOVAKIA: BRATISLAVA
In the morning, we call at our next capital city - the Slovakian capital of Bratislava. After breakfast you are transferred to the Penati Golf Club, which is situated near the town of Senica and features the longest hole in Europe. In the evening, enjoy dinner on board before the vessel departs Slovakia and crosses into Austria.
DAY 4 | AUSTRIA: VIENNA
The magnifi cent capital city of Austria features many world famous sights as well as stunning golf courses. In the morning, you are transferred to the Fontana Golf Club, picturesquely situated about 19 miles south of Vienna, with a view of the Schneeberg, the highest mountain in Lower Austria, and the foothills of the Viennese Forest. Return to the ship after your invigorating round of golf. This evening offers an included excursion to attend the “Sound of Vienna” and listen to the “Alt Wien” orchestra play popular pieces from Vienna’s classical era — a perfect end to your Vienna experience.
DAY 5 | DÜRNSTEIN· EMMERSDORF
The romantic Wachau is one of the most beautiful landscape regions of Austria. In the morning your AMADEUS ship docks in Dürnstein, a town well-known for its fi rst-class wines. Wander through this picturesque village or join the included excursion. During lunch onboard, your cruise continues to Emmersdorf. Spend the afternoon discovering this typical small town in Lower Austria or opt to travel across the river to nearby Melk and its magnifi cent Benedictine abbey — the largest in Austria. Alternatively, join the optional full-day trip to Lengenfeld Golf Club for another round of golf. In the evening, your ship leaves the Wachau and heads for Linz.
DAY 6 | LINZ· ASCHAU GERMANY: PASSAU
Early in the morning, your ship reaches the erstwhile cultural capital, Linz, where your vessel makes a short stop for the departure of today's golf excursion — a full day tour to the legendary Quellness Golf Resort/Beckenbauer Golf Course. You will rejoin the vessel in Passau in the afternoon. This evening, after the ship departs from Passau, the captain invites you to a festive Gala Dinner, full of wonderful regional dishes.
DAY 7 | REGENSBURG
After a leisurely breakfast, you arrive in the Bavarian city of Regensburg, which has one of the most beautiful old towns in Germany. This UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts architecture from many centuries, refl ective of its varied history. The stone bridge, built 1135-1146, the Church of St. James, and the Schloss of Thurn and Taxis are a few of the town’s highlights. You can take part in an included walking tour of Regensburg in the morning as well as an optional excursion to Weltenburg Abbey in the afternoon. Alternatively, join the optional full-day trip to the Regensburg Golf Club. In the evening, enjoy the Champions-Cocktail as well as the Award Ceremony with the captain as your ship heads for Passau.
DAY 8 | PASSAU
In the morning, we reach our final destination — Passau. After breakfast, the entire AMADEUS crew bids you farewell and wishes you a safe journey home. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Your Itinerary
DAY PORT/ CITY ARR DEP HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROGRAM
1 BASEL
17:00 Embarkation from 4:00pm Welcome Cocktail Welcome Dinner Briefi ng on all shore excursions, golf clubs and starting times 2 STRASBOURG 09:00 23:00 Morning transfer and round of golf at the
Le Kempferhof Golf Club
3 SPEYER 07:00 12:00 Morning transfer and round of golf at the
St. Leon-Rot Golf Club
MANNHEIM 14:00 24:00 Rejoin the ship 4 RÜDESHEIM 07:00 12:00 Morning transfer and round of golf at the
Jakobsberg Golf Club
KOBLENZ 15:30 Rejoin the ship Koblenz walking tour (opt.)
5 KOBLENZ 06:00
COCHEM 13:30 18:00 Scenic cruising on the Moselle river
Cochem walking tour with visit to the
Reichsburg (incl.) 6 COLOGNE 07:00 13:00 Morning transfer and round of golf at the
Golf & Country Club Velderhof
DÜSSELDORF 16:00 16:30 Captain's Gala Dinner (incl.) 7 AMSTERDAM 08:00 Amsterdam with canal trip and fl ower market in the morning (incl.)
Holland Waterland with Volendam, Edam and
cheese tasting in the afternoon Champions-Cocktail and award ceremony in the evening 8 AMSTERDAM 08:00 Disembarkation after breakfast
Port times and itineraries are subject to change. Golf package operates with minimum of 20 and a maximum of 40 participants.
Inclusions
GOLF PROGRAM
• 4 rounds of golf at top golf clubs • Green fees, pre-reserved & pre-paid tee times, driving range balls • Shared electric golf carts (subject to availability) • Lunch Box (on request) • Ship crew assistance with golf bags from/to cabin (on request) • Transfer from ship to golf club, and return to ship • Services of an experienced golf expert and tour leader • Select excursions as outlined in the itinerary
CRUISE INCLUSIONS
• Gourmet dining with all meals included (buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner and midnight snack) in the elegant Panorama
Restaurant, which accommodates all guests in one sitting • Free-fl owing, quality red & white wines from Europe’s famous wine regions, draft beer, and soft drinks, as well as coffee and tea with every lunch and dinner on board • 24-hour complimentary coffee and tea station • Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner • Complimentary bottled water in cabins • Complimentary WIFI onboard • Services of an experienced, multilingual
Cruise Director • Special onboard entertainment including lectures, cooking demonstration, onboard music performances and nightly music by the AMADEUS Duo in the Panorama Bar • Complimentary use of onboard bicycles • Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headsets for all excursions • Non-smoking environment (smoking permitted on the Sun Deck) • All port taxes and local fees
Cruise Fares per person in USD based on double occupancy of a cabin
TOUR DATES VESSEL CABIN CATEGORIES & DECKS
BASEL — AMSTERDAM
C-4 Haydn Deck
C-1 Haydn Deck
B-4 Strauss Deck
B-1 Strauss Deck
A-1 Mozart Deck
Suite Mozart Deck
06 Oct – 13 Oct AMADEUS Imperial $4,119 $4,503 $4,966 $5,238 $5,622 $6,266
All cabins are outside facing and have two beds that can be linked together or set up separately, as you wish. Single cabin supplement per person for all dates are listed to the right.
Bringing someone who doesn’t want to golf?
This departure is also offered as a cruise only option. Deduct $1,526 off the above rate for the cruise only price.
Excursions and Excursion Packages prices per person in USD
CRUISE BASEL — AMSTERDAM Price
Golf Program - with 4 rounds of golf Included
Koblenz walking tour $23 Cochem walking tour with visit to the Reichsburg Included
Amsterdam with canal trip and fl ower market Included
Holland Waterland with Volendam, Edam and cheese tasting $54 per person for any 2022 departure booked before 11/30/2021
Single Supplements:
C-4/C-1: 15% B-4: 30% B-1: 50% A-1: 60% Suite: 100%
Optional Package:
Pre-pay your shipboard staff and crew gratuities at $14 per person, per day.
Transfers:
Allow us to book your transfers to and from the port and you’ll be in good hands from the start.
BASEL
Airport – Port (v.v):
$63 per person
Train Station – Port (v.v):
$63 per person
AMSTERDAM
Airport – Port (v.v):
$57 per person
Train Station – Port (v.v):
$48 per person
Le Kempferhof Golf et Château-Hôtel
Le Kempferhof Golf et Château-Hôtel is located 15 minutes from Strasbourg in the beautiful Alsace region, and stretches across 210 acres of tranquil, natural woodland. It is listed as one of the top 5 golf courses in France, as well as one of the 15 best courses in continental Europe by the Rolex World’s Top 1000 Golf Courses guide. American architect Robert von Hagge designed this 18-hole course, which opened in 1990. Hundred-year-old oak, poplar and beech trees line this beautiful and challenging course, which features 13 water hazards, undulating fairways, large bunkers and immaculate greens. As you reach the 18th hole, see enchanting views of the Château-Hôtel, built in 1865 by Jean de Dartein, who was inspired by Gaudi’s style, as well as the 19th century hunting lodge, which now serves as the clubhouse. Test every aspect of your game with this topquality golf course, while enjoying the relaxing setting.
Le Kempferhof Golf Club
Golf Club St. Leon-Rot
Opened in 1997, the Golf Club St. Leon-Rot, near Heidelberg, sets a benchmark for golf clubs. The vast complex, masterminded by the founder Dietmar Hopp boasts two 18-hole championship courses, a 9-hole executive course, and a children’s course. The English golf course architect, Dave Thomas, designed the St. Leon course as a links-style course, reminiscent of Scottish or Irish golf courses. The course became famous in 2002, when the world’s number one player, Tiger Woods, won his third Deutsche Bank SAP Open there. The Rot course was designed by architect Hannes Schreiner, who retained much of the original river wetland, ensuring that the course offers not only charming scenery but also presents special challenges. The island green of the Rot course and the island fairway of the St. Leon course, are the signature holes of the club. The St. Leon-Rot Golf Club is one of the “Leading Golf Courses in Germany” as well as one of the “European Tour Destinations” (since 2012).
Golf Club St. Leon-Rot
Jakobsberg Golf Resort
Set high above the Lorelei valley in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, between Koblenz and Mainz, a UNESCO World Heritage Region, the Jakobsberg Golf Resort boasts a truly majestic setting. Nestled between forests and vineyards, the 18-hole golf course opened in 1994. Built by Wolfgang Jarsombek, who based his design on a model by the renowned American golf course architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. The course serves as a 3rd level tour venue and has hosted several German PGA events. The fairways each feature four different teeing grounds, as well as large bunkers, a good number of water hazards and undulating greens. The course is challenging but fair, and you may fi nd that your greatest golfi ng challenge at the Jakobsberg Golf Resort will be to not get distracted by the spectacular panoramic views of the legendary Lorelei valley, Marksburg castle and the Westerwald and Hunsrück hills.
Jakobsberg Golf Resort
Golf & Country Club Velderhof
Golf & Country Club Velderhof
The Velderhof Golf Club extends over an idyllic and tranquil lowland, surrounded by extensive forests. The golf course follows the ancient lines originally carved into the landscape by the legendary Rhine River, and provides suitable challenges for players of all handicap levels. The main feature of the club is the championship course, designed by golf architect Dieter R. Sziedat. The 27 holes stretch over 3 courses, with 9-hole and 18-hole options. It features fast greens, wide fairways, well-placed fairway bunkers and exciting water hazards, all surrounded by picturesque streams and biotopes. The Velderhof Golf Club is generously laid out and all facilities are kept in peak condition. The driving range features brand-new grass tees, which extend over 2,743 yards in front of the range.
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
DAY 1 | SWITZERLAND: BASEL
Your journey begins in Basel, the third-largest city in Switzerland. After embarking, you can explore your AMADEUS ship and meet the cruise director on board at a Welcome Cocktail. After a carefully prepared Welcome Dinner on board, you will be briefed on all onshore excursions, golf clubs and starting times.
DAY 2 | FRANCE: STRASBOURG
During the night, your ship left Switzerland and followed the Rhine into the Alsace region in the south of France. Arrive in Strasbourg — a city known not only for its romantic old town, but also for the numerous important European institutions housed here. This morning, you are transferred to one of France’s best golf clubs — Le Kempferhof. The club is located 15 minutes from Strasbourg in the beautiful Alsace region of France and stretches over 210 acres of tranquil, natural woodland. Late tonight, your ship departs for Germany.
DAY 3 | GERMANY: SPEYER • MANNHEIM
During breakfast, arrive in the Rhineland-Palatinate town of Speyer, which played an important role in the Holy Roman Empire during the Middle Ages. In the morning, you will be transferred to the St. Leon-Rot Golf Club near Heidelberg. The St. Leon-Rot Golf Club is one of the “Leading Golf Courses in Germany” as well as, one of the “European Tour Destinations”. In the meantime, your ship continues for a short distance towards Mannheim, where you will rejoin in the afternoon. The ship will remain in this picturesque spot on the Rhine for the remainder of the day. Late at night, your ship continues in the direction of Rüdesheim.
DAY 4 | RÜDESHEIM • KOBLENZ
Two charming stops await you today. In the morning, you arrive in Rüdesheim, a town well known for its winemaking, especially for Riesling wines. In the morning, you will be transferred to the Jakobsberg Golf Club, where you can enjoy a round of golf and breathtaking views of the UNESCO Natural World Heritage Middle Rhine Valley. You will rejoin your AMADEUS ship in the afternoon in Koblenz, one of Germany’s oldest and most beautiful towns, where you can end the day with an optional walking tour through the charming streets. Churches, castles, palaces and historic townhouses tell of times gone by, winding streets and squares invite you to take a stroll and discover all the facets of the city on the Rhine and Moselle!
DAY 5 | KOBLENZ • COCHEM
The ship leaves Koblenz in the morning and arrives in the little town of Cochem during lunch. Discover this town on the romantic Moselle valley during a guided tour, including a visit to the Reichsburg castle perched high above hill and dominating the landscape. Down below, the village with its narrow streets, half-timbered houses, and numerous restaurants are an ideal setting to taste the wines of the region. Back on board, dinner is served as the journey continues to Cologne.
DAY 6 | COLOGNE • DÜSSELDORF
This morning features a round of golf at the Golf & Country Club Velderhof, which lies in the beautiful tranquil lowlands. After a rousing round of golf, rejoin the ship in Düsseldorf. In the evening, the Captain invites you to a festive Gala Dinner.
DAY 7 | NETHERLANDS: AMSTERDAM
By breakfast you will have crossed yet another country border to arrive in the Dutch city of Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. There are many things to do in this vibrant canal city. After breakfast, choose to explore the city by canal boat. In the afternoon, join the excursion through the Waterland to the pretty villages of Volendam and Edam and a tasting of delicious Dutch cheese. At the conclusion of dinner, we invite you to the Champion’s Cocktail and award ceremony. The vessel remains in Amsterdam overnight.
DAY 8 | AMSTERDAM
After breakfast, we bid you farewell. We hope to welcome you again soon!
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