2023 AMADEUS River Cruises Golf Preview Brochure

Our River Cruises at a Glance

Dublin

Irish Sea

GREAT BRITAIN

SPAIN

SWEDEN

Sea Baltic Sea

Hoorn

E nglish Channel

Étretat

Middelburg

Arnhem Kinderdijk

Ghent

Utrecht Antwerp

Ijsselmeer lake Honfleur Le Havre Paris

Normandy Camar g u e

LUXEMBOURG

Seine Chalon-sur-Saône

Saône Rhône

Rhine Moselle Koblenz RhineStrasbourg

Rüdesheim Munich

Speyer

Cologne Wertheim Danube Regensburg

Main Würzburg Bamberg MainDanube canalNuremberg

Prague Passau

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Seine Bay of Biscay AdriaticSea

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Bratislava Dürnstein DanubeWeltenburg Melk

Linz ViennaWac ha u Salzburg

SLOVENIA

Ljubljana Zagreb

POLAND

BELARUS

MOLDAVIA

Contents

OUR CUSTOM GOLF ITINERARIES

Golf Cruise in the South of France 4-9 Lyon — Chalon-Sur-Saône — Lyon | 8-day cruise Golf Cruise on the Seine 10-15 Paris — Paris | 8-day cruise

Golf Cruise on the Danube 16-21 Budapest — Passau | 8-day cruise Golf Cruise on the Rhine 22-27 Basel — Amsterdam | 8-day cruise

Golf in Europe the AMADEUS Way

We invite you to travel with AMADEUS River Cruises and bask in the modern comfort of our European elegance while playing golf at some of the best courses in Europe. Choose from one of our four carefully curated golf cruises on the Seine in Northern France, the Rhône and Saône in the South of France, the Majestic Danube or Mighty Father Rhine. On each cruise we include four rounds of 18-hole golf at some of the top championship clubs in Europe, accompanied by an experienced golf expert, pre-reserved green fees and tee times, transfers to and from the golf club, as well as select shore excursions during the cruise.

View our complete list of cruise destinations and departures at www.Amadeus-RiverCruises.com

Cruise in the

South of France

Embark on a cruise along the meandering rivers Rhône and Saône, with prime opportunities to experience golf in southern France. Select golf courses provide a superb golfing experience combining beautiful natural settings with technical challenges.

Admire the passing Provençal scenery as your journey takes you from Lyon - the gastronomic capital of France, to picturesque villages, pastel-colored Mâcon, world famous wine regions such as the Côte d'Or, down to the Ardèche Gorge, also known as the "Grand Canyon of Europe." You'll find yourself falling under the timeless spell of southern France with golf experiences that are nothing less than "magnifique!"

Itinerary

LYON 22.00 Embarkation from 4 pm Welcome Cocktail and Welcome Dinner Briefing on all golf clubs and starting times

MÂCON 08.00 19.00

Transfer and round of golf at Golf de la Bresse

CHALON-SUR- 08.00 14.30

SAÔNE

Transfer and round of golf at Golf de Beaune Levernois TOURNUS 17.30 19.30 Rejoin the ship

LYON 06.00 12.00

AVIGNON 09.00

Lyon - Culinary Capital of France in the morning (incl.)

Transfer and round of golf at La Grande Motte

AVIGNON 05.00 ARLES 08.00 18.30

CHÂTEAUNEUF 04.30 08.00

Transfer and round of golf at Golf de Servanes

Full-day trip and round of golf at the Golf de la Valdaine (opt.)

Valley of the Ardèche Gorge in the morning (incl.)

POUZIN 12.00 14.00 Rejoin the ship Captain's Gala Dinner

after breakfast

listed in blue are not included in the cruise price. We reserve the right to make amendments to the timetable and program. Port times and itineraries are subject to change. Golf package operates with minimum of 20 and a maximum of 40 participants.

Golf de la Bresse

Included

TOUR DATE VESSEL

CABIN TYPE & DECKS

Shore Excursions prices per person in USD

CRUISE LYON CHALON SUR SAÔNE LYON UP

DURING YOUR CRUISE

• Luxury accommodation in an outside river-view stateroom of your choice

• Flat-screen satellite TV with free international TV stations

• Individual climate control and in-room safe

• Choice of bed configuration in all categories (double or twin bedding)

• Bedside lamps, alarm clock, direct-dial telephone

• Bottled water in cabin

• Nightly turn-down service

• Gourmet dining featuring breakfast, multicourse lunches and dinners with menu choices (including vegetarian options), afternoon tea and late-night snack

• Coffee and tea served after every lunch and dinner

• Free-flowing hand-selected wines from the best wine regions, draft beer, soda as well as coffee and tea with every lunch and dinner

Transfers prices per person in USD

Lyon: airport vessel

Lyon: train station vessel

• Coffee and tea available 24-hours a day in the AMADEUS-Club

• Welcome and Farewell Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner

• Personalized service of an experienced, English-speaking AMADEUS Cruise Director

• AMADEUS digital audio system for all guided excursions

• Variety of enriching onboard programs, including fascinating lectures, cooking demonstrations, local cultural performances, and music by our onboard musicians

• Complimentary use of onboard bicycles for independent exploration

• Onboard fitness center open 24-hours a day

• WiFi is avaliable throughout the vessel including staterooms

• Ship crew and staff gratuities are included in your cruise fare

• All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees included in your cruise fare

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

Golf de la Bresse

La Grande Motte

Golf de Beaune Levernois

Golf de Servanes

Golf de la Valdaine (opt.)

Golf de la Bresse

Located just an hour from Lyon and Geneva is Bourg-en-Bresse, a small, charming commune in the Rhône-Alpes region. The 18-hole course stretches across more than 220 acres of unspoiled nature. Designed by the renowned French architect Jeremy Pern, one of Europe’s leading golf course architects, the Bresse golf course is set in a tranquil rural setting, surrounded by forest and agricultural land. The relatively flat course makes good use of the natural terrain, with alternating open and wooded areas and various water hazards, particularly at the 11th and 12th holes. Trees increase the challenges on the second nine-hole loop, particularly on the par-5 18th with its lovely avenue of large oaks. Golfers enjoy this tranquil course with its rural charm, as well as meeting the challenge of the course.

Golf de Beaune Levernois

The Beaune golf course was designed in the heart of the Burgundy vineyards, in a tranquil and verdent environment. A technical course complete with 9 lakes and white sand bunkers both challenge and delight. This course is reserved for all levels and is popular with golfers of every variety.

Golf de Beaune Levernois

Golf de la Bresse

Golf de la Grande Motte

Featuring its characteristic pyramid-shaped buildings situated near the coastal town of the same name, this club is located on the Western edge of the Camargue region in Southern France. This championship course was established in 1987, and was designed by the highly respected and prolific English-American architect Robert Trent Jones Sr. No less than 42 holes await visitors to the estate, which stretches over 220 acres, and features lovely umbrella pines, poplars and extensive water bodies. The 18-hole Flamants Roses (Pink Flamingo) course extends over fairly flat and open terrain, which has been expertly molded to provide a Florida-style seaside golf course feel with plenty of water hazards. In addition to the Flamants

Golf de la Grande Motte

Roses course, the club houses the par-58 Goelands course and the 9-hole Mouettes course.

Golf de Servanes

At the foothill of the Alpilles mountains in southern France, the Golf de Servanes club, which opened in 1989, nestles against white cliffs and is redolent with the perfume of Provencal thyme and lavender. It is located only 10 minutes away from the medieval village Les Baux-de-Provence, built around a fortified rocky site, and Saint Remy-de-Provence, where Van Gogh painted his “Starry Night”. Architects Thierry Sprecher and Gery Watine took full advantage of the natural features of the region to create a scenic golf course snaking around the rocky hills of the Alpilles, with a mix of parkland and woodland areas. The 18-hole course features hilly fairways, olive groves, lakes, and two huge, island greens. This golfing jewel of the Provence will delight and challenge players of all handicap levels. This sunshine-drenched course with its unforgettable scenery will soon become a favorite!

Golf Domaine de la Valdaine (Optional)

The golf club has an idyllic location in the heart of the Drôme Provençale region with its famous lavender fields, only 5km from the town of Montélimar, the “home of nougat.” The Valdaine estate, which extends over more than 185 acres of lush greenery, has been landscaped around the two towers of the Château du Monard, which is now a hotel. The 18-hole course was designed by the English architect Tom McAuley, and opened in 1989. He cunningly integrated a stream and other water hazards into the course, along with relatively small greens, requiring dexterity and precise shots from golfers. Sharpen your skills on the driving range (22 tees, 12 of which are covered), as well as on the putting greens and practice bunkers. Players of all levels can test themselves on the

Golf de Servanes

Golf Domaine de la Valdaine (Optional)

Cruise in the

Cruise fares

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DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY

DAY 1 | FRANCE: LYON

Your golf cruise commences in Lyon, where you embark in the afternoon. You will have time to explore your floating hotel before the delectable Welcome Dinner on board. You will also be briefed on the golf clubs you will be visiting during your cruise.

DAY 2 | MÂCON

Mâcon, with its romantic, pastel-colored buildings, lies in the southern Burgundy wine region where some of the world’s finest and most expensive wines are produced. In the morning, you will be transferred to the Golf de la Bresse club near Bourg-en-Bresse, a charming little commune in the Rhône-Alpes region. Players will be able to test themselves on La Bresse’s 18-hole course while absorbing the tranquility of the rural surroundings. The highlights of this course are the 443-yard 6th hole and the 212-yard 8th hole, where a large bunker guards the front left side of the green. In the evening, you will be welcomed back on board with a delicious dinner while your vessel makes its way to the next destination.

DAY 3 | CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE / TOURNUS

In the morning, your vessel docks in Chalon-sur-Saône with its historic old town where half-timbered houses overlook the square. After a fortifying breakfast, depart for your round of golf at the Golf de Beaune Levoernois. While you are out playing an exciting round of golf, your vessel will make its way to Tournus, where you will rejoin your fellow passengers in the late afternoon. As you unwind at dinner, your ship will leave Tournus and head back downstream toward Lyon.

DAY 4 | LYON

Your AMADEUS ship docks in Lyon before breakfast, allowing you ample time to enjoy the included morning guided tour of Lyon. This UNESCO World Heritage city, situated at the confluence of the Saône and Rhône rivers, is known as the gastronomic capital of France. In addition, it boasts a wide array of beautiful sights and famous landmarks, including the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière and charming Vieux Lyon (Old Lyon), a Renaissance district and UNESCO World Heritage Site stretching along the banks of the Saône. After exploring Lyon both by bus and on foot, you will be welcomed back on board in time for lunch. Relax in the afternoon, enjoying the rural charm of the passing landscape as your vessel heads south.

DAY 5 | AVIGNON

The next stop on your cruise is the Provençal city of Avignon. From here, you will visit the famous golf club Golf de la Grande Motte, which is situated on the western edge of the Camargue region in southern France, near the coastal town La Grande Motte. This championship course, which was designed by the renowned Robert Trent Jones Sr., has been welcoming players since 1987. In the evening, enjoy a well-deserved rest and a delicious dinner while your cruise ship remains in Avignon overnight.

DAY 6 | AVIGNON / ARLES

Early in the morning, your vessel will leave Avignon and will make the short trip along the river to Arles. After breakfast, your transport will take you to the Golf de Servanes club. This spectacular golf club, which is considered one of the finest in the region, winds around the white foothills of the Alpilles and is redolent with the perfume of Provençal thyme and lavender. Designed by Thierry Sprecher and Gery Watine, the club has been operating since 1989. Golfers of all handicap levels will appreciate the technical aspects of this course with its hilly fairways, olive groves, lakes, and two huge island greens. In the evening, join your fellow guests at the Champions Cocktail and celebrate your achievements in style, while your vessel continues its journey.

DAY 7 | CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-RHÔNE / LE POUZIN

Your AMADEUS cruise ship will stop in Châteauneuf-du-Rhône in the early hours of the morning. From here, you can choose to take part in the included excursion to the Ardèche Gorge, which departs in the morning. Known as the “Grand Canyon of Europe,” the Ardèche Gorge is an area of unmatched natural beauty where spectacular limestone cliffs tower over the meandering river below. In the meantime, your vessel will make its way to Le Pouzin, where you will rejoin it for lunch. Alternatively, join an optional round of golf at the Golf Dumaine de Valdaine. Relax onboard this afternoon getting your last glimpses of the passing Provençal scenery as your cruise ship heads back upstream. The festive Captain’s Gala Dinner awaits you in the evening – the perfect finish to an unforgettable cruise!

DAY 8 | LYON

Indulge in one last breakfast on board before disembarking. The AMADEUS team wishes you a safe return home and looks forward to welcoming you again in the near future!

Cruise on the

The cultural riches of France await you on this cruise, together with some of the most beautiful French golf courses! Our journey commences and ends in Paris and follows the footsteps of the old French masters, discovering their history.

You will continue downriver to Normandy and to Le Havre, the shining star of post-war reconstruction on the northern coast. The landscapes along the banks of the Seine provide the perfect setting for golf excursions. In the company of an experienced golf expert, you will enjoy the unmistakable French flair while playing a relaxed round of golf.

Your Itinerary

DAY/PORT ARR DEP HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROGRAM

1 PARIS 20.00 Embarkation from 4 pm Welcome Cocktail and Welcome Dinner Briefing on all golf clubs and starting times

2 CONFLANS 1.30 17.00

Morning transfer and round of golf at Aigle Course / Le Golf National

3 ROUEN 08.00 17.30 • Full-day and round of golf at Champ de Bataille Golf Club (opt.) or Rouen walking tour in the morning (opt.) or Pressoir D'Or and visit to Lyons-la-Forêt in the afternoon (opt.)

4 LE HAVRE 03.30

Morning transfer and round of golf at Golf d’ Étretat

5 LE HAVRE 09.00

Morning transfer and round of golf at Barrière de Deauville Golf Club CAUDEBEC-ENCAUX 15.00 22.00 Rejoin the ship

6 LES ANDELYS 08.00 09.00

Morning transfer and round of golf at Albatros Course / Le Golf National Golf Club MANTES-LA-JOLIE17.00 18.30 Rejoin the ship

7 PARIS 03.00

Paris city of lights in the morning (incl.)

Montmartre walking tour in the afternoon (opt.)

Captain‘s Gala Dinner

8 PARIS Disembarkation after breakfast

Excursions listed in blue are not included in the cruise price. We reserve the right to make amendments to the timetable and program. Port times and itineraries are subject to change. Golf package operates with minimum of 20 and a maximum of 40 participants.

Albatros Course at Le Golf National

Cruise Fares per person in USD based on double occupancy of a cabin

Included Features

DURING YOUR CRUISE

• Luxury accommodation in an outside river-view stateroom of your choice

Single cabin supplement per person for all dates: C 4+ C 1: 15% · B 4: 30% · B-1: 50% · A-1: 60% · Suite: 100% of cruise price. Traveling with someone who doesn't want to golf? This itinerary can also be booked as a cruise only option.

Shore Excursions prices per person in USD

CRUISE PARIS LE HAVRE PARIS UP

Rouen walking tour (in the morning)* incl.

or Full-day trip to Champ de Bataille Golf Club* (minimum 10 participants) 235 or Pressoir D'Or and visit to Lyons-la-Forêt* 86 Paris - City of Lights incl.

Montmartre walking tour 73

UP = Unit price if booked on board * = operate at same time

Transfers

• Flat-screen satellite TV with free international TV stations

• Individual climate control and in-room safe

• Choice of bed configuration in all categories (double or twin bedding)

• Bedside lamps, alarm clock, direct-dial telephone

• Bottled water in cabin

• Nightly turn-down service

• Gourmet dining featuring breakfast, multicourse lunches and dinners with menu choices (including vegetarian options), afternoon tea and late-night snack

• Coffee and tea served after every lunch and dinner

• Free-flowing hand-selected wines from the best wine regions, draft beer, soda as well as coffee and tea with every lunch and dinner

• Coffee and tea available 24-hours a day in the AMADEUS-Club

• Welcome and Farewell Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner

• Personalized service of an experienced, English-speaking AMADEUS Cruise Director

• AMADEUS digital audio system for all guided excursions

• Variety of enriching onboard programs, including fascinating lectures, cooking demonstrations, local cultural performances, and music by our onboard musicians

• Complimentary use of onboard bicycles for independent exploration

• Onboard fitness center open 24-hours a day

• WiFi is avaliable throughout the vessel including staterooms

• Ship crew and staff gratuities are included in your cruise fare

• All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees included in your cruise fare

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

Aigle Course | Le Golf National

Barriére de Deauville Golf Club

Champ de Bataille Golf Club (opt.)

Albatros Course | Le Golf National

Golf Cruise on the Seine

8 day cruise starting from $4,655 USD per person PARIS — PARIS

Aigle Course of Le Golf National

Situated near the renowned Palace of Versailles and just 15 miles away from the Eiffel Tower, this is a club no golf enthusiast should miss. Le Golf National is the home of the French Open and hosted the Ryder Cup in 2018. The club was created to be the permanent home of the French Open, and was inaugurated in 1990. Golf architects Hubert Chesneau and Robert von Hagge transformed the initially flat landscape into one of France’s most popular and iconic golfing destinations. Le Golf National’s 18hole Aigle course has a traditional links style feel to it, and features undulating fairways, meticulously manicured greens and flowing roughs. While the course does not have many of the typical lake water hazards or bunkers, the contoured fairways can be deceptive and the course is sure to offer challenges for golfers of all handicap levels.

Champ de Bataille Golf Club (optional)

Located on the grounds of the Château du Champ de Bataille, a castle in Upper Normandy in France, this woodland championship course is set in an exceptional natural and historical environment. It was designed in 1990 by the American architect Robin Nelson, and the French landscape gardener Thierry Huau, who was responsible for ensuring that the natural beauty of the area was retained. Ranked among the top 25 finest golf courses in France, the Champ de Bataille course stretches across 370 acres of historic forest and parkland. The course was designed to follow the natural valleys and water hazards of the estate; featuring centuries-old trees, lakes and impressive clusters of rhododendrons. The narrow woodland course and the natural water hazards require skill and concentration, offering golfers plenty of technical challenges. The natural beauty of the course is breathtaking, particularly when the rhododendrons are in full bloom!

Le Golf National Golf Club

Champ de Bataille Golf Club

Golf d'Étretat

Set above the cliffs of Étretat with a stunning view of the English Channel, the magnificent wave-cut arches of the famous cliffs, and the charming village below, the Étretat Golf Club is considered one of the three best French seaside golf courses. The club, which is over 100 years old, was founded in 1908 with Bernard Forbes, 8th Earl of Granard as the first club president. The original 13-hole course was designed by Julien Chantepie and Arnaud Massy (the only Frenchman to have won the Open). The club closed during WWII, but reopened in 1949, after the landmines had been cleared, making it safe to golf once more. Didier Fruchet revised the layout in the 1990s and today the resort extends over 3.5 miles. The 18-hole course will test every facet of players’ games, particularly with the exciting sequence of holes at the back nine, between the 10th and the 14th, where the fairways run along the cliff's edge with the English Channel below.

Golf d’Étretat

Golf d’Étretat

Barrière de Deauville Golf Club

Located on the heights of Mont Canisy, just outside Deauville, the Barrière de Deauville Golf Club which opened in 1929 is considered one of the most beautiful golf courses in France. Its three 9-hole courses, features a mix of tree-lined and open parkland holes, stretching across rolling terrain, were designed by architects Tom Simpson and Henry Cotton. This is a genuine championship course which has hosted the French Open, the Ebel Match Play and the Air France Madame, as well as players such as Gary Player, Tony Jacklin and Peter Fowler. It offers stunning views of the sea and the surrounding Normandy countryside, while presenting technical challenges that will test even experienced players, particularly on Cotton’s Bleu course, with par 36, which is characterized by its green speed and many bunkers. Simpson’s 9-hole Rouge course fits well with the 9-hole Blanc course, as well as the additional Bleu course. From the Blanc course, usually played as the backnine of the 18, golfers can enjoy stunning views over Deauville.

Albatros Course of Le Golf National

The Golf National complex, founded in 1985, is situated southwest of Paris in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, near the Palace of Versailles. Designed by architects Hubert Chesneau and Robert von Hagge as a permanent home for the French Open, Le Golf National features the championship Albatros course, which is considered one of the best in Europe. Extensive renovations have taken place since it was chosen as the host venue for the Ryder Cup 2018. Players can expect a course that offers plenty of risk/reward situations, with undulating fairways and links-style bunkers, and can look forward to the challenging water hazards that surround the final four holes. The Albatros course masterfully combines a traditional links feel with the modern features of target golf.

Barrière de Deauville Golf Club

Albatros Course of Le Golf National

DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY

DAY 1 | FRANCE: PARIS

Embark in the afternoon and get settled in your cabin. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Cocktail, followed by a specially prepared Welcome Dinner. Afterwards, you will be briefed on all shore excursions, golf clubs and starting times while the ship leaves Paris and cruises to the next port of call.

DAY 2 | CONFLANS

Arrive in Conflans, at the confluence of the Oise and the Seine Rivers. In the morning, you are transferred to the famous Le Golf National Club, which is situated southwest of Paris in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, near the Palace of Versailles. At this legendary golf club you will be able to play the Aigle course, which is maintained at the same impeccable levels as its sister course, the Albatros. A delicious dinner awaits you back on board while your ship continues its journey down the Seine.

DAY 3 | ROUEN

This morning, we reach Rouen, often called the “Ville Musée” (Museum Town) because of the many art, history, and antiquities museums scattered across the city. This morning, join a walking tour of the capital of the Normandy region and visit the cathedral that inspired Claude Monet, and the modern Church of Joan of Arc with its magnificent 16th-century stained-glass windows. This afternoon, explore the countryside with a visit to Domaine Duclos Fougeray – a Norman farmhouse where you can learn about the local apple culture and the sheep herding tradition. Alternatively, you can take part in an optional trip to the Champ de Bataille Golf Club, which is located in exceptional natural surroundings on the grounds of a 17th century castle. This optional trip can be booked until 1 month before departure.

DAY 4 | LE HAVRE

The harbor of Le Havre is your convenient base for a trip to Golf d’Étretat, a breathtaking golfing destination. Set above the cliffs of Étretat with a spectacular view of the English Channel, of the wave-cut arches of the famous cliffs and the charming village below, the Étretat Golf Club is over 100 years old and is considered one of the best French seaside golf courses. On board the vessel this evening, enjoy the music of local chanson singers.

DAY 5 | LE HAVRE· CAUDEBEC-EN-CAUX

Before your floating hotel departs Le Havre, disembark for your third included golf experience, this time on the magnificent green expanses of the Barrière golf course at Deauville. Situated between sea and countryside, the club is considered one of the most beautiful golf courses of France. In the afternoon, the vessel arrives in the small

riverside town of Caudebec-en-Caux, where you rejoin for a delicious dinner.

DAY 6 | LES ANDELYS · MANTES-LA-JOLIE

Today, your vessel anchors in the little town of Les Andelys in the shadow of Château Gaillard, once home to Richard Lionheart. From here you will pay another visit to Le Golf National, this time to enjoy the famous and challenging Albatros golf course, which is considered one of the best in Europe, is the home of the French Open and has seen further improvements after it hosted the Ryder Cup 2018. In the evening, your ship makes a short stop in Mantes-la-Jolie, where you will board again. Tonight, the Captain invites you to his Gala Dinner – a wonderful finish to an unforgettable day.

DAY 7 | PARIS

In the early hours of the morning, we will say “bienvenue” to the French capital once again. The day is yours to explore this romantic city. An included city tour takes you to the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, the Eiffel Tower, and the bustling Champs-Élysées in the morning. In the afternoon, an optional tour allows you to explore the quirky artists’ district of Montmartre and the Sacré-Coeur, located on the highest hill in northern Paris. In the evening, celebrate your golf trip at the Champions-Cocktail with your fellow golfers.

DAY 8 | PARIS

After breakfast on board it is time to say goodbye. We wish you a safe journey home and many unforgettable memories of your time on board!

Paris, France

Golf Cruise on

Danube

metropolises like Bratislava, Vienna, and Budapest, views onto lush green landscapes, and rounds of golf await you on our exclusive golf cruise, which takes you along the magnificent Danube. Commencing in Budapest, you will travel through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and Germany, passing not only fantastically beautiful river regions, such as the Wachau and the Danube Loop, known as the Schlögener Schlinge, but you will also pay a visit to the best golf resorts in the area. An experienced golf expert will be present throughout the tour.

from

and Welcome

clubs

round

Morning transfer and full day of golf at Lengenfeld Golf Club (opt.)

Dürnstein walking tour with wine tasting in a local cellar in the morning (incl.)

to Melk Abbey in the afternoon (incl.)

and round of golf at

Full-day trip and round of golf at the Regensburg Golf Club (opt.)

Regensburg walking tour in the morning (incl.)

Haarlem excursion in the afternoon (opt.)

Gala

after breakfast

listed in blue are not included in the cruise price.

reserve the right to make amendments to the timetable and program. Port times and itineraries are subject to change.

package operates with

of 20 and a maximum of 40 participants.

Fontana Golf Clubhouse

Cruise Fares per person in USD based on double occupancy of a cabin

TOUR DATE VESSEL CABIN TYPE & DECKS

Single cabin supplement per person for all dates:

Suite: 100% of cruise price.

Traveling with someone who doesn't want to golf? This itinerary can also be booked as a cruise only option.

Shore Excursions prices per person in USD

CRUISE BUDAPEST PASSAU UP

“Sound of Vienna“ classical concert (cat. B) incl.

Full-day trip to Lengenfeld Golf Club (min. 10 participants) * 185

Dürnstein walking tour with wine tasting in a local cellar* incl.

Visit to Melk Abbey 67

Full-day trip to Regensburg Golf Club (min. 10 participants) * 198 or Regensburg walking tour* incl. or Danube gorge and Weltenburg abbey with beer tasting* 85

UP = Unit price if booked on board * = operate at same time

Transfers prices per person in USD

Budapest: airport— vessel or v.v. 60 Budapest: train station— vessel or v.v. 34

Passau : train station— vessel or v.v. 31 Munich airport— vessel or v.v. 119

DURING YOUR CRUISE

• Luxury accommodation in an outside river-view stateroom of your choice

• Flat-screen satellite TV with free international TV stations

• Individual climate control and in-room safe

• Choice of bed configuration in all categories (double or twin bedding)

• Bedside lamps, alarm clock, direct-dial telephone

• Bottled water in cabin

• Nightly turn-down service

• Gourmet dining featuring breakfast, multicourse lunches and dinners with menu choices (including vegetarian options), afternoon tea and late-night snack

• Coffee and tea served after every lunch and dinner

• Free-flowing hand-selected wines from the best wine regions, draft beer, soda as well as coffee and tea with every lunch and dinner

• Coffee and tea available 24-hours a day in the AMADEUS-Club

• Welcome and Farewell Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner

• Personalized service of an experienced, English-speaking AMADEUS Cruise Director

• AMADEUS digital audio system for all guided excursions

• Variety of enriching onboard programs, including fascinating lectures, cooking demonstrations, local cultural performances, and music by our onboard musicians

• Complimentary use of onboard bicycles for independent exploration

• Onboard fitness center open 24-hours a day

• WiFi is avaliable throughout the vessel including staterooms

• Ship crew and staff gratuities are included in your cruise fare

• All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees included in your cruise fare

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

Pannónia Golf & Country Club

Fontana Golf Club

Penati Golf Club

Lengenfeld Golf Club (opt.)

Beckenbauer Golf Course

Regensburg Golf Club (opt.)

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Pannonia Golf & Country Club

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.

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 over 235 acres and was created by Nicklaus Designs, a company founded by golfing legend Jack Nicklaus and considered one of the world’s leading golf course design firms, 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 control the difficulty 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 final hole, which is the narrowest hole on the green and plays onto a beautiful island green, and will undoubtedly provide an exciting finish 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.

Pannonia Golf & Country Club

Fontana Golf Club

Fontana Golf Club’s championship course promises an unforgettable golfing 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 golfing 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 golfing 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.

Penati Golf Resort

Fontana Golf Club

Lengenfeld Golf Club (optional)

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 golfing 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 finest'. 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 first 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, specifically 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 flat but varied terrain incorporates a multitude of water hazards, such as streams, flood 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 first 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

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 magnificent 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 first-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 magnificent 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, reflective 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!

Beckenbauer Golf Course

Enjoy the ultimate golf vacation coupled with our luxury cruise. Designed for both the hardcore golf enthusiast as well as those who like to dabble on the course. Travel on the romantic Rhine from Basel to Amsterdam, enjoying a stress-free golf vacation with exceptional service and great golf at some of Europe’s most spectacular venues throughout the Rhine region. With exciting golfing opportunities, breathtaking scenery and true Austrian hospitality, this cruise is sure to be unforgettable!

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Your Itinerary

DAY/PORT ARR DEP HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROGRAM

1 BASEL 17.00 Embarkation from 4 pm Welcome Cocktail and Welcome Dinner Briefing on all golf clubs and starting times

2 STRASBOURG 09.00 23.00

3 SPEYER 07.00 12.00

Morning transfer and round of golf at Le Kempferhof Golf Club

Morning transfer and round of golf at St. Leon-Rot Golf Club MANNHEIM 14.00 24.00 Rejoin the ship

4 RÜDESHEIM 07.00 12.00

KOBLENZ 15.30

Morning transfer and round of golf at Jakobsberg Golf Club 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 Reichsburg Castle visit (incl.)

6 COLOGNE 07.00 13.00

Morning transfer and round of golf at Golf & Country Club Velderhof DÜSSELDORF 16.00 16.30 Rejoin the ship

7 AMSTERDAM 08.00

Amsterdam with canal trip in the morning (incl.)

Holland waterland in the afternoon (opt.) or Haarlem excursion in the afternoon (opt.)

Captain‘s Gala Dinner

Disembarkation after breakfast Excursions listed in blue are not included in the cruise price. We reserve the right to make amendments to the timetable and program. Port times and itineraries are subject to change. Golf package for a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 40 participants.

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St. Leon-Rot Golf Club

Cruise Fares per person in USD based on double occupancy of a cabin

DATE VESSEL CABIN TYPE & DECKS

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Shore Excursions prices per person in USD

CRUISE BASEL AMSTERDAM UP

Koblenz walking tour 26

Cochem walking tour with Reichsburg Castle visit incl. Amsterdam with canal trip* incl.

Holland Waterland with Volendam, Edam and cheese tasting* 62

Haarlem – Art, History, and Dutch Lifestyle*

UP = Unit price if booked on board

Transfers prices

= operate at same time

DURING YOUR CRUISE

• Luxury accommodation in an outside river-view stateroom of your choice

• Flat-screen satellite TV with free international TV stations

• Individual climate control and in-room safe

• Choice of bed configuration in all categories (double or twin bedding)

• Bedside lamps, alarm clock, direct-dial telephone

• Bottled water in cabin

• Nightly turn-down service

• Gourmet dining featuring breakfast, multicourse lunches and dinners with menu choices (including vegetarian options), afternoon tea and late-night snack

• Coffee and tea served after every lunch and dinner

• Free-flowing hand-selected wines from the best wine regions, draft beer, soda as well as coffee and tea with every lunch and dinner

• Coffee and tea available 24-hours a day in the AMADEUS-Club

• Welcome and Farewell Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner

• Personalized service of an experienced, English-speaking AMADEUS Cruise Director

• AMADEUS digital audio system for all guided excursions

• Variety of enriching onboard programs, including fascinating lectures, cooking demonstrations, local cultural performances, and music by our onboard musicians

• Complimentary use of onboard bicycles for independent exploration

• Onboard fitness center open 24-hours a day

• WiFi is avaliable throughout the vessel including staterooms

• Ship crew and staff gratuities are included in your cruise fare

• All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees included in your cruise fare

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

Le Kemperhof Golf Club

Jakobsberg Golf Resort

Golf Club St. Leon-Rot

Velderhof Golf Club

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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.

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).

Le Kempferhof Golf Club

Golf Cruise on the Rhine

Cruise fares Prices are listed per person in GBP

day cruise starting from $4, 214 USD per person

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 find that your greatest golfing 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.

Golf Club St. Leon-Rot

Jakobsberg Golf Resort

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.

Golf & Country Club Velderhof

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!

Amsterdam, Netherlands