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DANUBE
main river main-danube canal
prague river rhine
regensburg
From the Black Forest of Germany to the Black Sea, the Danube flows linz passau through an ever- changing landscape of pristine valleys, its gloriousGE RM AN Y melk banks form a patchwork of picture book castles, medieval monasteries munich AUST RI A and luscious vineyards. FRANCE
NTS
CRUISE LINE/SHIP
ITINERARY
12
Avalon Impression, Expression, Panorama, Vista, Luminary, Illumination, Poetry II
UK, Budapest (2 Nights), Vienna, Durnstein, Melk, Linz, Passau, Regensburg, Nuremberg (Overnight), Prague (3 Nights), UK
21 May; 16 Sep ‘14
7
Titan Filia Rheni II
UK, Vienna, Durnstein, Wachau Valley, Malk, Passau, Vienna, Bratislava, Esztergom (Overnight), Danube Bend, Budapest (2 Nights), UK
Mar - Dec ‘14
7
APT AmaReina
UK, Regensburg, Vilshofen, Passau, Linz, Melk, Durnstein, Vienna (Overnight), Bratislava, Budapest, UK
Jun - Oct ’14
7
Apr - Dec ‘14
7
Apr - Oct ‘14
S LOVAKI A
vienna bratislava
budapest
5*
The Blue Danube / UK, Budapest, Esztergom, Bratislava, Durnstein, Melk, Salzburg, Vienna, Budapest, UK /
6
Mar - Nov ‘14
7
Uniworld River Beatrice
Mar - Nov ‘14
10
Avalon Expression, Illumination, Impression, Luminary, Panorama, Poetry II, Vista
UK, Prague (2 Nights), Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Linz, Melk, Vienna (Overnight), Budapest (2 Nights), UK
Mar - Dec ‘14
7
AMA Waterways Ama Lyra, Verde, Certo, Prima, Sonata, Bella
Budapest (Overnight), Bratislava, Vienna (Overnight), Durnstein, Melk, Linz, Gmunden, Passau, Vilshofen
May - Oct ‘14
8
Avalon Artistry II
Restaurant, Riviera Serenade II
The Legendary Danube
Melodies of the Danube
Austrian Highlights & Bavaria UK, Vienna (Overnight), Durnstein, Melk, Grein, Linz (Overnight), Passau (Overnight), Munich (3 Nights), UK
bucharest
BU LGARIA
ADRIATIC
OUTSIDE FROM (£PP)
BALCONY FROM (£PP)
SUITE FROM (£PP)
3649
INCLUDES GRATUITIES, Home pick up, Return Flights, All meals, Wine with dinner, Excursions & guided sightseeing, experienced Cruise Director, Welcome Reception, Captain’s reception & diner, On board lectures, All transfers.
2585
3079
1595
why not book a higher grade outside for a better position!
2289
2689
2789
Return Flight, Excursions and Entertainment, Expert Services of an APT Director, Door to Door Transfers, City Palace for Cocktail Reception
1029
1329
1429
Return Train/Flights, All Meals, Excursions, Sightseeing & Tours, Services of Tour Manager, On Board Entertainment
4245
Return Flights, 6 Guided Tours, All Meals, Culture Curriculum, Wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch & dinner, No regional flight supplements (selected airports).
1545
2045
Home pick up, Return Flights, All Meals, wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch & dinner, Captain’s welcome & Farwell dinners, Titan Cocktail party, Onboard entertainment, Excursions & visits, Services of a Titan Tour Manager
1899
2389
3419
ALL - INCLUSIVE , Home Pick up, Return Flights, All Meals, Unlimited Beverages on board, Excursions & visits Captain’s Welcome & farewell dinners, Audio system on excursions, Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks, Epicurean Adventurer Programme, culinary experiences
1765
2119
2579
GRATUITIES, Home pick up, Return Flights, All meals, Excursions, Services of a Cruise Director, On board entertainment, Captain’s Welcome Reception, Welcome Dinner & Farwell Gala Dinner, All Transfers
2799
Tours & Excursions, Infotainment System in cabin, Wi-Fi Access, All Meals, Wine, beer & soft drinks with dinner on board, bottled water, Cocktail reception, Welcome Dinner, Captain’s gala dinner, on board entertainment, Bicycles
2965
GRATUITIES, Home pick up, Return Flights, All Meals onboard, Excursions & Sightseeing, Cruise Director, Gratuities, Welcome Reception , Captain’s Reception & Farwell Dinner, On board entertainment, Transfers
Enchanting Danube UK, Budapest (Overnight), Cruising, Vienna (Overnight), Durnstein, Cruising Experience Wachau Valley, Melk, Linz, Passau (Overnight), Munich, UK *
galati
S E RBI A
Romantic Danube UK, Budapest (Overnight), Vienna, Cruising Wachau Valley, Melk, Passau, Regensburg, Kelheim, Scenic cruising, Nuremberg (Overnight), UK
Viking Freya, Idun, Njord
ROMANIA
belgrade
A Danube Waltz
Riviera RIVER Lord Byron, CRUISING Serenade II, Swiss Tiara
MO LDO
novi sad
The Blue Danube Discovery
Highlights of the Danube
H UN GARY
RIVER DANUBE
The Danube has shaped the history of Central Europe over many centuries. It is Europe’s second longest river—more than twice the length of the Rhine and nearly three and a half times the length of the Rhône. Covering a distance of some 2,888 km (1,794 miles), the Danube passes through 10 countries (including Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Serbia & Romania), four capital cities and more than a dozen languages are spoken on its banks. With a unique mix of urban and rural MEDITERRANEAN sites, from Austria’s picturesque Wachau Valley to the magnificent cities of Budapest and Vienna the River Danube has plenty to offer! SAIL DATE
UK RAINE
CZEC H RE P UBL I C
1559 2199
1969 2565
Panorama Lounge, Avalon
BL S
Included Highlights:
Great Cities
of the Danube
EXCLUSIVE PRICES MV Esmeralda 3, 24 Jun; 1 Jul; 19 Aug; 9, 16 Sep ‘14 • 9 Nights
• Return travel by coach • Overnight hotel stays on outbound and return journey • 7 nights full-board cruise • Welcome drink on arrival • Captain’s dinner • FREE drinks during lunch and dinner (local brand beer, wine and soft drinks, 2 drinks per person) • FREE tea and coffee at all times • River views from every cabin • Services of a Shearings Cruise Tour Manager Day 5 Budapest to Bratislava
A full day in Budapest to discover the ‘Pearl of the Danube’, one of the most beautiful capitals in Europe. Here, the river separates the old and new towns (Buda and Pest), the city is always lively and has long been a haven for writers, artists and musicians.
Day 6 Bratislava to Durnstein
We spend the morning cruising to the fascinating town of Bratislava, enjoying the beautiful views the Danube has to offer. Discover the old town dominated by the impressive castle. Sail through the night to Durnstein.
Day 7 Durnstein to Linz
Durnstein is a popular town, with its cosy wine taverns, where locally grown Wachauer wines can be sampled. Also worth visiting is the historic city square and the oldest theatre in the country. Departing after lunch to enjoy a leisurely sail through stunning scenery and arrive in Linz late evening.
Your Itinerary Day 1 UK to Belgium
Day 8 Linz
Across to Calais and our overnight hotel in Belgium.
Discover the town of Linz or why not take the opportunity to visit the Czech Republic on our optional tour to the UNESCO town of Cesky Krumlov
Day 2 Belgium to Passau, Embark in Linz
After breakfast we travel through Europe to join the MV Esmeralda in time for dinner.
Day 3 Melk to Vienna
Wake up in Melk with its magnificent Benedictine Abbey and renaissance Schallaburg Castle with great views of the river and picturesque valley. Then on to Vienna, enjoy the city in the evening on one of the optional tours, Vienna by night or a Mozart and Strauss concert.
Day 4 Vienna to Budapest
A whole day is devoted to the magnificence of Vienna, where you can discover the architectural wonder of St Stephen’s Cathedral, walk around one of several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, visit the Museum Quarter, or try one of the renowned delicious cakes and pastries in the numerous cafes. An evening sail to Budapest.
MS Amadeus • Mar - Oct ‘14 • 8 Days
BEST SELLER
Danube
Rhapsody
Day 9 Disembark in Linz, Linz to Belgium
It’s time to leave the MV Esmeralda with memories of a fantastic cruise. Bid a fond farewell to the MV Esmeralda before we journey to our overnight hotel in Belgium in time for dinner.
Day 10 Belgium to UK
We travel on to Calais for our ferry to Dover and continue home.
Prices from (£pp) 2014 Departures
Main Deck
Promenade Deck
3 Jun; 19 Aug; 9, 16 Sep ‘14
1099 1049
1155 1105
24 Jun; 1 Jul ‘14
Included Highlights: • Return flights • Overseas transfers • 7 nights cruise in an outside stateroom • All meals included • Cocktail reception, welcome dinner & Captain’s gala dinner & crew show • Quality red & white wines with every dinner on board • Daily music performances by onboard musicians • English language on- board • Services of an experienced Cruise Director • Wireless AMADEUS- AudioGuide for all excursions • Complimentary bicycles on board • All port taxes included
Day Harbour/City
Included Programme/ Excursion Check-in from 16:00, Welcome Cocktail & Welcome Dinner
1
Passau
2
Melk/ Emmersdorf Weissenkirchen Vienna/Nussdorf
3
Vienna/Nussdorf
City Tour Vienna
4
Esztergom
-
5
Budapest
City Tour Budapest / Evening Cruise
6
Bratislava
City Tour Bratislava
7
Grein - Linz
Captain’s Gala Dinner
8
Passau
Disembarkation after breakfast
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singles from only
899 £999
£
pp
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*Prices based on 28 Mar ‘14 departure
The Rhine The legendary river Rhine is also Europe’s most popular, attracting over 22,000 British cruise passengers a year. The Rhine flows from the snow-capped Swiss Alps, through the heart of Germany, to Holland and the North Sea. The River Rhine meanders through spectacular scenery – the beautiful 40-mile Rhine Gorge with miles of castles, spires, Romanesque Churches and stunning riverside vineyards, before passing the mighty Lorelei Rock. SAIL DATE
NTS
CRUISE LINE/SHIP
ITINERARY
Apr - Oct ‘14
7
Avalon Felicity, Affinity, Visionary, Artistry II, Vista
UK, Zurich, Basel, Strasbourg, Speyer, Mainz, Rudesheim, Rhine Gorge, Koblenz, Cologne, Amsterdam (Overnight), UK
Mar - Nov ‘14
7
Viking Sun, Helvetia, Gullveig, Tor, Var
UK, Amsterdam, Kinderdijk, Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Heidelberg, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel, UK
Apr - Oct ‘14
7
Titan MS Bellejour
May - Sep ’14
7
Romantic Rhine
Rhine Discovery
OUTSIDE FROM (£PP)
1859
BALCONY FROM (£PP)
2359
SUITE FROM (£PP)
INCLUDES
2925
GRATUITIES, Home pick up, Return Flights, All meals, Wine with dinner, excursions & guided sightseeing, experienced Cruise Director, Welcome Reception, Captain’s reception & diner, On board lectures, All transfers.
1445
2045
4245
Return Flights, 6 Guided Tours, All Meals, Culture Curriculum, Wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch & dinner, No regional flight supplements (selected airports).
995
1475
-
Home pick up, Return Flights, All Meals, Excursions & visits, Services of a Titan Tour Manager
1399
1699
1999
Return Train/Flights, All Meals, Excursions, Sightseeing & Tours, Services of Tour Manager, On Board Entertainment
Romantic Rhine & Majestic Moselle
Riviera
UK, Folkestone, Cologne, Mainz, Mannheim, Speyer, Strasbourg, Koblenz, Bernkastel, Kues, Cochem, Cologne, Folkestone, UK
5*
RIVER Lord Byron, CRUISING Serenade II, Swiss Tiara, William Shakespeare
Rhine, Strasbourg & Heidelburg / UK, Cologne, Koblenz, Boppard, Rhine Gorge, Mainz, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, Colmar, Rudesheim, Cologne, UK /
Lord Byron
Mar - Nov ‘14
SS Antoinette Stateroom
7
The Enchanting Rhine
AMA Waterways AMA Prima, Cello, Dolce, Reina
Amsterdam (Overnight), Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Speyer, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel
1499
1899
3155
Tours & Excursions, Infotainment System in cabin, Wi-Fi Access, All Meals, Wine, beer & soft drinks with dinner on board, bottled water, Cocktail reception, Welcome Dinner, Captain’s gala dinner, on board entertainment, Bicycles, Services of a Cruise Manager
4690
Return Flights, Services of Cruise Director, Unique cultural experiences in 13 towns, villages & cities with local guides, airport transfers, Excursions, All Meals, Bottled water, Beer & wine with lunch & dinner, Tea & coffee 24 hours a day.
3819
ALL - INCLUSIVE, Home Pick up, Return Flights, All Meals, Unlimited Beverages on board, Excursions & visits Captain’s Welcome & farewell dinners, Audio system on excursions, Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks, Epicurean Adventurer Programme, culinary experiences
4639
ALL - INCLUSIVE, All port charges, Transfers and airport taxes, Onboard entertainment, Excursions, All meals, Personal butler service, Services of experienced Cruise Director, Unlimited drinks at all times on-board
2749
Excursions & Tours, Infotainment System, Wifi Access, All Meals, Wine with dinner, Bottled Water, Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner & Captains Gala Dinner, Breakfast Buffet, Lectures, Cooking Demonstrations, On-board Entertainment, Bicycles, Services of Cruise Manager, All transfers
European Gems Mar - Oct ‘14
Mar - Oct ‘14
14
Travelmarvel by APT Jewel, Diamond
7
Uniworld SS Antoinette, River Queen
UK, Amsterdam (Overnight), Cologne, Koblenz, Marksburg Castle, Rudesheim, Aschaffenburg, Wurzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Linz, Melk, Durnstein, Vienna (Overnight), Budapest (Overnight), UK
6
*
Mar – Nov ‘14
7
7
Scenic Tours
AMA Waterways AmaDolce, AmaLyra
3940
Castles Along The Rhine
UK, Amsterdam, Cologne, Koblenz, Experience Cruising, Boppard, Cruising, Rudesheim, Germersheim (Speyer), Kehl (Strasbourg) Breisach, Basel, UK
Highlights of the Rhine Mar - Oct ‘14
3195
UK, Amsterdam (Overnight), Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim Mannheim, Breisach, Basel, UK
Highlights of the Rhine UK, Amsterdam (Overnight), Cologne, Rudesheim, Mainz, Koblenz, Cochem, Bernkastel, Luxembourg, Paris, UK
2099
2545
1499
2859
3189
1899
Classical
Included Highlights: • • • •
Rhine
• • •
INCLUDED EXCURSION
Amadeus Elegant/ Silver/ Diamond 26 May; 2 Jun; 23, 30 Aug; 23 Oct ‘14 • 7 Nights
PACKAGE
• • • • •
Return flights incl. luggage Overseas transfers All meals included Cocktail reception, welcome dinner& Captain’s gala dinner& crew show Quality red & white wines with every dinner on-board 24 hour coffee station Daily music performances by on- board musicians English language on- board Services of an experienced Cruise Director Wireless AMADEUS- Audio- Guide for all excursions Complimentary bicycles on-board All port taxes included
Your Itinerary
Day 1 Amsterdam Check- in from 16:00, Welcome Cocktail, Welcome Dinner
Day 2 Amsterdam Utrecht City Tour Amsterdam with canal cruise Day 3 Cologne City Walk Cologne Day 4 Cochem Day 5 Koblenz Rudesheim City Tour Rudesheim with Music Museum Day 6 Mannheim Speyer City Walk Speyer Day 7 Strasbourg City Tour Strasbourg Day 8 Basel Disembarkation After Breakfast
Single Prices from (£pp)
Prices from (£pp) 2014 Departures 2 Jun ‘14 26* May; 23*, 30 Aug ‘14 23 Oct ’14
C-4 Haydn Deck
B-1 Strauss Deck
(Window)
(Panorama Window)
1199 1199 1149
1699 1749 1499
Amadeus Suite
2299 2299 1899
2014 Departures
C-4 Haydn Deck (Window)
26* May; 2 Jun ‘14
1349 1349 1449
23*, 30 Aug ‘14 23 Oct ’14
B-1 Strauss Deck (Panorama Window)
2399 2399 1999
*itineraries operate in reverse
UK, Northern France (Overnight), Cologne, Koblenz (Overnight), Rudesheim, Mainz (Overnight), Speyer, Strasbourg (Overnight), Breisach (Overnight), Basel (Overnight), Reims Area (Overnight), UK
MPS Rotterdam • May - Aug ‘14 • 8 Days
EXCLUSIVE
Included Highlights:
The German & Swiss Rhine
from only
pp
£1069
• Return Coach Transport • All meals • On board entertainment • 7 nights full-board cruise • 2 nights half-board en/post route
Essential Vietnam & Cambodia
Travelmarvel | RV La Marguerite 13 Nights | Jun - Dec ‘14 & Jan - Apr ‘15
Your Premium Cruise Includes: • Return scheduled flights from London • Total of 4 night stays in luxury hotels in Sagion & Siem Reap • Drinks throughout your cruise included*- soft drinks, local beer and spirits • Complimentary daily bottled water • Shore Excursions at every port • Travelmarvel insider experiences • The services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director • Unique cultural experiences in 10 towns, villages & cities accompanied by expert local guides • 7 night Mekong River cruise aboard the luxurious RV La Marguerite • Discover authentic rural Mekong life during a visit to a remote evergreen island • Airport transfers, port charges & tipping included • Enjoy 11 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 9 dinners • International wines with lunch & dinner
Your Itinerary Day 1 Depart London
COMPANION FLIES
FREE
Fly from London Heathrow to Vietnam.
Day 2 Arrive Saigon On arrival be met at the airport in Saigon & transfer to your hotel for 2 nights stay at grand hotel Saigon. Enjoy a welcome dinner, meet fellow travellers & your Travelmarvel Tour Director.
Day 3 Cu Chi Tunnels, Saigon Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, a tunnel network built by Vietnamese Resistance Fighters during the Vietnam War. Then, return to Saigon for an afternoon at leisure.
Day 4 Saigon, Embark Ship Travel to the inland port of My Tho. Special stay - board the luxurious RV La Marguerite for the beginning of your 8 day Mekong River Cruise. This evening, indulge in a welcome dinner on board.
Day 5 Cai Be, Vinh Long Visit the incredible floating markets of Cai Be. Then go ashore to see Cai Be’s French Gothic Cathedral and picturesque port area. Afterwards visit a local rice paper manufacturer to learn how it’s made. Later, enjoy lunch back on board as your ship cruises towards Vinh Long, where you’ll enjoy a boat ride and visit a bustling market.
Stateroom
Day 6 Sa Dec, Xeo Quyt, Tan Chau Take a boat ride past floating markets en route to Sa Dec, the city where the French writer Marguerite Duras met her chinese lover, Huynh Thuy Le. Take a tour of Huynh Thuy Le’s former home. Travel to Xeo Quyt, a Viet Cong jungle stronghold. Later, cruise to the peaceful town of Tan Chau.
Day 7 Tan Chau, Border Crossing Transfer to a small boat this morning, and travel along the Mekong’s tiny tributaries. Step ashore on a remote evergreen island to see authentic rural Mekong life. Visit a floating fish farm, then tour Tan Chau by rickshaw. Royal Palace Phnom Penh
Day 8 Phnom Penh A tour of Phnom Penh takes you to visit the magnificent Royal Palace,
the official residence of the King of Cambodia. You’ll also see the opulent Silver Pagoda. Later, join an excursion to the infamous killing fields and the Tuol Sleng genocide museum, on the site of the Khmer Rouge’s notorious security prison 21 (S-21). Dinner tonight is followed by a Khmer folk performance.
Day 9 Chong Koh, Oudong, Kampong Tralach Take a walk around the silk-weaving village of Chong Koh before travelling by coach to Oudong. Tour the mystical city’s monastery and receive a Buddhist blessing. Later, head to Kampong Tralach to visit Wat Kapong Tralach Pleu Pagoda. Then board an ox-cart - a popular form of transport in rural Cambodia - and take in the local countryside as you travel to the Tonle River.
Day 10 Kampong Chhnang, Tonle Sap
Chong Koh
This morning, a guided small-boat excursion takes you past a number of fishing villages into the wetlands near Kampong Chhnang. Later, cast off
towards the lake of Tonle Sap & cruise past several floating fishing villages. Enjoy a farewell dinner on board.
Day 11 Siem Reap, Angkor Disembark your ship in Siem Reap for a morning at your leisure. This afternoon, visit Angkor Thom, a walled city complex within the Angkor archaeological park. Visit the 13th-century temple Bayon, the terrace of the elephants & the terrace of the Leper King. 2 Night hotel stay in Sokha Angkor Resort, Siem Reap.
Day 12 Angkor, Siem Reap Enjoy your free time to explore. The afternoon takes you to Ta Prohm, a temple famous for its intertwined trees. Like a local - visit a ‘grass roots’ orphanage en route to Siem Reap.
Day 13 Depart Siem Reap Transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK.
Day 14 Arrive UK
Angkor Wat
Arrive at London Heathrow early morning.
Mekong River
Prices from (£pp) Date Jun ‘14 - Apr ‘15
Standard Suite
Deluxe Balcony Suite
Sadec Balcony Suite
Passenger 1
Passenger 2
Passenger 1
Passenger 2
Passenger 1
Passenger 2
2795
1895
2989
2089
3289
2389
*prices based on Jul/Aug 14 & Apr 15
Tulip Time
Avalon | Artistry II, Poetry II, Impression, Expression 7 Nights | 23, 26 Mar; 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 19, 30 Apr ‘14
Included Highlights: • Door-to-door home pick up by private executive car • Flights from London Heathrow plus a wide range of regional airports • Deluxe cruising – all outside staterooms • All meals on board, regional wines and beer with dinner and tea and coffee throughout the day • Included excursions and guided sightseeing • Gratuities for Cruise Director and crew • On board lectures and evening entertainment • All flights, transfers and port charges
Save
£1000
Your Itinerary
per couple! Book by 31 Jan ‘14
Day 1 Amsterdam
Travel to Amsterdam where you will be met and transferred to your cruise ship for seven nights. This afternoon, meet your crew at a welcome reception and set sail for Schoonhoven, nicknamed ‘Zilverstad’ and renowned for its silver. (D)
Day 2 Schoonhoven - Kinderdijk
Included today: Choice of full day or half day to Keukenhof Gardens; visit windmill in Kinderdijk.
Visit the world-renowned Keukenhof Gardens near Lisse, which encompasses over 70 acres of parkland dotted with lakes, glorious sculpted gardens, greenhouses and a windmill. Millions of flower bulbs are grown here annually and are presented in bright and spectacularly colourful displays throughout the year. Re-join your ship for lunch and sail to Kinderdijk, a quintessential Dutch town, to admire its picturesque row of windmills. 19 splendid windmills stand on reclaimed polder land between the Rivers Lek (Rhine) and Noord. Today’s visit explains the use of the windmills as pumps to drain water from the polders in the 18th century. (B, L, D)
Day 3 Veere - Delta Works - Middelburg
Included today: Guided visit of the Delta Works; guided walk in Middelburg.
Visit one of Europe’s most complex engineering projects, the Delta Works, near Veere. After the flood of 1953, in which more than 1,800 people drowned in one night, the Delta Plan was developed to prevent another disaster of that magnitude. The final defence in the battle against the water is the storm flood barrier, almost six miles long and considered a technical masterpiece. Before lunch back on board, enjoy free time in the charming town of Veere, once an important wool-trading centre. This afternoon visit Middelburg with a Local Expert. Originally built as a stronghold to protect the population of Zeeland from the water and enemies, Middelburg became a prosperous merchant city that spent great wealth on the construction of important buildings such as its impressive Town Hall. Before dinner set sail for Ghent. (B, L, D)
Day 4 Ghent
Included today: Guided sightseeing, visit St Baaf’s Cathedral.
The ‘diamond’ of Flanders, Ghent has beautifully preserved its medieval charm whilst also keeping up with the times. A Local Guide will show you the city centre, a showcase of medieval Flemish wealth and commercial success and take you into St Baaf’s Cathedral. From here, an optional excursion to Bruges, with its criss-crossed canals and charming old patrician houses, is available. (B, L, D)
Prices from (£pp) Date Mar & Apr ‘14
Day 5 Antwerp
Included today: Guided sightseeing.
Antwerp is Belgium’s second largest city and was once one of the world’s most important seaports. Included sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to its superb architecture, the Grote Markt with its beautiful city hall, and the Church of Our Lady, home to artworks by Rubens. An optional excursion to nearby Brussels, Belgium’s capital and home of the European Union, is available. (B, L, D)
Day 6 Maastricht
Included today: Guided walk.
Cruise amidst picturesque vistas as you sail toward Maastricht this morning. Located at the borders of Belgium and Germany, Maastricht is a bustling cosmopolitan capital and a province of Limburg. Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour through this vibrant university town, where a Local Expert will show you the sights - the lovely cathedrals, old houses and buildings, and an impressively cobblestoned town centre. Later, enjoy free time to explore at leisure before cruising to Amsterdam. (B, L, D)
Day 7 Amsterdam
Included today: Canal cruise; cheese tasting.
Holland’s capital is sophisticated and modern, with a rich and fascinating history. This delightful 700 year old city with its elegant and classic architecture, cafés and restaurants, and lively marketplace has a distinct ambience. There is no better way to see the city than by canal boat, cruising along elegant grachten lined by stately homes dating back to Amsterdam’s ‘Golden Age’. This afternoon enjoy free time or a choice of optional excursions. Before dinner, enjoy a tasting of Dutch cheese. (B, L, D)
Day 8 Amsterdam
Transfer to the airport or station for your journey to the UK. (B) **Please note itinerary may vary, check at time of booking
Category E - High Window
Category B - Panoramic Window - Open Air Balcony
Royal Suite - Panoramic Window - Open Air Balcony
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£1795
1295
2204
1794
2770
2360 *prices based on 23 Mar 14
Terms & conditions: Please note itinerary may operate in reverse and may vary slightly check at time of booking. Flights are based from London and all fares are per person in £sterling based on two adults sharing the lowest grade of cabin, on the cheapest departure date advertised. Please note prices are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to change and availability without prior notice. Every effort has been made to ensure that the fares advertised are correct, however customers are advised to call www.rivercruises. co.uk before booking. Please note the specific river cruise lines terms and conditions also apply which can be found on their websites. Deposits paid are non-refundable. Holiday insurance is required. For full terms and conditions please visit www.rivercruises.co.uk. We hold the right to withdraw any offers without prior notice. Avalon Free home pick up is for up to 75 miles any miles outside of this will be charged at a rate. Included drinks & excursions are all per cruise lines terms and conditions. E&OE
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