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Golf Cruise on the Rhine
Your Itinerary
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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 • Morning transfer and round of golf at Le Kempferhof Golf Club
3 SPEYER 07.00 12.00 • 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 • Morning transfer and round of golf at Jakobsberg
Golf Club
Rejoin the ship
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
8 LYON 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.
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-flowing, 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 Prices are listed per person in GBP 8 day cruise starting from $4, 214 USD per person BASEL — AMSTERDAM
Cruise Fares per person in USD based on double occupancy of a cabin
TOUR DATES VESSEL CABIN CATEGORIES & DECKS
8 DAYS 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
10 Sep – 17 Sep AMADEUS Imperial 4214 4598 5062 5333 5717 6361
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.
Excursions and Excursion Packages prices per person in USD
CRUISE BASEL - AMSTERDAM
UP
Koblenz walking tour 24 Cochem walking tour with Reichsburg Castle visit included Amsterdam with canal trip included OR Holland Waterland with Volendam, Edam and cheese tasting 57 OR Haarlem – Art, History, and Dutch Lifestyle 45
Single Supplements:
C-4/C-1: 15% B-4: 30% B-1: 50% A-1: 60% Suite: 100%
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):
$65 per person
Train Station – Port (v.v):
$65 per person
AMSTERDAM
Airport – Port (v.v):
$59 per person
Train Station – Port (v.v):
$49 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).
Cruise fares Prices are listed per person in GBP 8 day cruise starting from $4, 214 USD per person BASEL — AMSTERDAM
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 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.
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.
Cruise fares Prices are listed per person in GBP 8 day cruise starting from $4, 214 USD per person BASEL — AMSTERDAM
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!
