Amawaterway 2015/16 brochure

RATED THE BEST RIVER CRUISE FLEET IN EUROPE

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Dear Traveller At AmaWaterways, we love what we do - providing our guests with the best travel experiences possible. In fact, “Ama” is derived from the Latin word for “love.” It is a concept that permeates every aspect of our river cruises, from the design of our ships to the development of our itineraries, to the high levels of service we deliver to our guests. It is a philosophy that drives our attention to detail, constant innovation and a culture of always making our guests our top priority. It is the reason our guests all have a story about why it was the best cruise they’ve ever taken.

Our worldwide fleet is expanding and in 2015 will consist of twenty magnificent, custom designed ships, with new vessels in Europe, Myanmar (Burma), Vietnam and Cambodia. The company has grown significantly since we opened our doors in 2002, and we are proud to have earned many prestigious awards and media accolades along the way. Despite the increase in size, AmaWaterways remains family owned and operated, and continues to maintain a special focus on the complete guest experience.

In this 2015 brochure, you will find information on all of our river cruises in Europe, Russia, Southeast Asia and Africa. We are proud to introduce our newest ships – the AmaSerena and in Europe and the AmaDara on the Mekong – as well as our newest destination, Myanmar, where the brand new AmaPura cruises the Ayeyarwady River. Wherever you decide to go, you are sure to have the trip of a lifetime with AmaWaterways.

Sincerely, Rudi Schreiner

Kristin Karst

President

Executive Vice President

REPRESENTING AMAWATERWAYS FAMILY OWNERSHIP RUDI SCHREINER AND KRISTIN KARST

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JIMMY AND GARY MURPHY

Contents 2 Dear Traveller 4 Map 6 The AmaWaterways Difference 8 An Unparalleled Travel Experience 10 Custom Designed Ships 1 2 Spacious Accommodation 14 Impeccable Service 16 Onboard Dining 18 La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs 20 Life on Board 22 Shore Excursions 24 Explore on Two Wheels 26 AmaCares 28 Unique Cruise Experiences 30 Theme Cruises 32 Cabin Supplements 34 Included Features 36 Tulip Time Cruise 38 Paris & Normandy 40 Rhone & Provence 42 The Romantic Danube 44 Melodies of the Danube 46 Legendary Danube 48 Blue Danube Discovery 50 The Lower Danube 52 The Enchanting Rhine 54 Europe’s Rivers & Castles 56 Magnificent Europe 58 Ultimate River Cruise 60 Grand Danube Cruise 62 Christmas Time Cruise 64 Christmas on the Rhine 66 AmaVoyages 68 Enticing Douro 70 Port Wine & Flamenco 72 Russian Waterways 74 Vietnam, Cambodia & the Riches of the Mekong 76 Golden Treasures of Myanmar 78 Hidden Wonders of Myanmar 80 Africa Safaris & Wildlife Cruise 82 Rivers & Rails of Africa 84 Stars of South Africa 86 Golden Trails of East Africa 88 Our Ships A M A W AT E R W AY S . C O . U K

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NORTH SEA

Netherlands EDAM/VOLENDAM AMSTERDAM KEUKENHOF KINDERDIJK

United Kingdom

ARNHEM

WILLEMSTAD

Belgium Waterways

BRUSSELS

COCHEM SPEYER

KITZINGEN

STRASBOURG

VILSHOFEN

HEIDELBERG PARIS

HONFLEUR

NUREMBERG MUNICH

BREISACH

Sein e

BASEL

France

LYON VIENNE

Italy

TOURNON VIVIERS

PORTO

VEGA TERRÓN Spain ENTRE-OS-RIOS LAMEGO CALDAS DE AREGOS/RESENDE SALAMANCA

Portugal FATIMA

MADRID

AVIGNON LES BAUX ARLES MARSEILLE PERPIGNAN

LISBON SINTRA

BARCELONA

Spain

ZAMBIA

NAMIBIA iver be R Cho

Za mb ezi Riv er

KASANE

Botswana

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SALZ

A

Switzerland

BARCA D’ALVA RÉGUA PINHÃO

PASSA

ZURICH LUCERNE

BELLEVILLE

REGENSBURG

MILTENBERG

BERNKASTEL

CONFLANS

BAMBERG

WERTHEIM

KARLOVY VARY

TRIER REMICH

AUVERS-SUR-OISE

VERNON

WÜRZBURG KOBLENZ

Belgium

ROTHENBURG

MAINZ

Luxembourg

LES ANDELYS

GIVERNY

RÜDESHEIM

ANTWERP

GHENT

CAUDEBEC-EN-CAUX

Germany

COLOGNE

NIJMEGEN

BRUGES

ROUEN

Dutch Waterways

VICTORIA FALLS

Zimbabwe

LITHUANIA

BALTIC SEA

RUSSIA

KIZHI

Finand

Lake Onega Lake Ladoga

SVIRSTROY

GORITSY

ST. PETERSBURG Estonia

YAROSLAVL UGLICH

Russia

MOSCOW

Latvia

PRAGUE

Y

Ukraine

Poland

Czech Republic CESKY KRUMLOV DÜRNSTEIN LINZ

Slovakia

KREMS

BRATISLAVA

MELK

AU

VIENNA

ZBURG

PUSZTA

Moldova

BUDAPEST

Austria

Hungary PECS VILÁNY

Slovenia

Croatia

MOHÁCS

Romania

VUKOVAR

NOVI SAD

ILOK

Bosnia & Herzegovina

IRON GATES

GIURGIU China

SerbiaR

india

BUCHAREST

BELGRADE

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china

Ri

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HANOI

ADRIATIC SEA MINGUNMyanmar

Kosovo Me

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MAGWE MINHLA

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rwad

a Ayey

YANDABO MT. POPA SALAY

Inle Lake

laos

Bulgaria

Macedonia Thailand

Laos

ISTANBUL

THAYETMYO PYAY

Vietnam

SIEM REAP (ANGKOR WAT)

Cambodia

MYANAUNG ZALON DANUPHYU

VELIKO TARNAVO

PLOVDIV

ko

BAGAN THANTKYI

HA LONG BAY China (Hainan)

MANDALAY AMARAPURA

SAGAING INWA

ROUSSE

VIDIN

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Tonle Sap Lake

KAMPONG TRALACH

KAMPONG CHHNANG OUDONG

KOH CHEN Greece XEO QUYT

YANGON MAUBIN

PHNOM PENH TAN CHAU

CAI BE HO CHI MINH CITY (SAIGON) MY THO

SA DEC

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Turkey

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The AmaWaterways Difference

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Ask any of our guests about their AmaWaterways cruise and you will hear a story about what makes us special. You might hear about how the staff on board knew their names, or how they were treated like family, or how we went the extra mile to ensure that they enjoyed their time on board and ashore to the fullest. At AmaWaterways, our mission is to provide our guests with the best travel experiences possible, and this desire comes across in every aspect of our river cruise holidays. From unparalleled service, to innovative ships, to immersive shore excursions that can only be delivered by a true destination expert, AmaWaterways cruises are a traveller’s dream.

We truly love having our guests on board, and it shows.

Our company was founded by three travel industry pioneers, all of whom contribute extensive expertise in river cruising. President Rudi Schreiner introduced the concept of modern day river cruises to the marketplace in 1994. Executive Vice President Kristin Karst brings years of experience in sales and customer service on an international level. Co-founder Jimmy Murphy and his son Gary offer a wealth of knowledge from their time running a highly successful tour operator. Together, they have made AmaWaterways the most distinctive line in the industry and they continue to have a hands on approach to the management of the company.

Even though we have grown tremendously since we first started in 2002, AmaWaterways remains family owned and operated. It is this style of management that allows us to offer the highest levels of service and attention to detail that make an AmaWaterways river cruise stand out from the rest.

Peace of mind!

YOU’RE TRAVELLING ON THE HIGHEST RATED SHIPS IN EUROPE In the first ever Berlitz River Cruising in Europe travel guide, more than 280 ships were rated based on hardware, accommodation, cuisine, service and other miscellaneous features. All eleven AmaWaterways ships that were assessed earned the highest rating given and received higher scores than any other river cruise line. The AmaPrima was rated the highest of any ship, followed closely by the rest of our European fleet.

This new guide to river cruising in Europe, brought to you by the team who publish the best-selling book Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships, is available at Amazon and leading bookstores.

Berlitz River Cruising in Europe by Douglas Ward © Apa Publications (UK) Ltd 2014

LOYALTY SCHEME The Privilege Rewards programme recognises AmaWaterways’ guests and rewards ongoing loyalty.

Guests are automatically enrolled into the AmaWaterways Privilege Reward programme, which applies to all vessels in the AmaWaterways fleet.

For more information visit:

WWW.AMAWATERWAYS.CO.UK/LOYALTY

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An Unparalleled Travel Experience

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When you travel with AmaWaterways, you do more than simply pass through a destination – you experience it in an authentic and in depth manner. Our ship serves as your floating hotel, freeing you to truly enjoy all the sights and activities without having to worry about transportation, packing and unpacking, accommodation and meals. Plus, you will enjoy the same stellar service along the way, including a Cruise Manager who is by your side throughout your cruise as well as on pre-cruise and post-cruise land programmes.

We carefully craft our itineraries to immerse you in the scenery, history and culture of all of the destinations on your chosen river cruise holiday. Marvel at the ever changing views from your private balcony, through the panoramic windows in your ship’s Main Lounge, or from the expansive outdoor decks. Visit famous landmarks and explore delightful hidden gems with a variety of included shore excursions. Be as active as you desire, with plenty of walking tours and guided bicycle tours, or as relaxed as you wish with plush staterooms, lively bars, onboard entertainment and massage services. Savour bold new flavours and delicious regional specialties with menus designed by our team of classically trained chefs. Share your journey with other travellers – the intimate nature of our ships means plenty of opportunities to make new friends.

By the end of your cruise it will become clear that it wasn’t just where you went, but how you got there.

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Custom Designed Ships

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All AmaWaterways vessels are specifically designed to maximise our guests’ onboard experience with elegant staterooms, comfortable public spaces and ample amenities.

SPACIOUS The personal space and comfort of our guests are of the utmost importance to us. We purposely carry fewer people so that staterooms and public spaces, such as lounges and restaurants, are roomy and never overcrowded. This also helps us maintain an exceptional level of highly personalised service as staff and crew are able to truly focus on the needs of a small number of passengers. AmaWaterways ships feature an array of amenities, such as pools (or whirlpools), fitness rooms, hair salons and massage services.

INNOVATIVE AmaWaterways pioneered staterooms that feature twin balconies (a French balcony and an outside balcony) and these can be found on a number of our ships in a variety of stateroom categories. Innovation continues to be a driving force in every new vessel we design. We invest a great deal of time into our ships because we want each one to be perfect! Rather than building them in large numbers, we build just a few at a time so that every last detail is just right. We also enhance and refresh our existing ships every year so that guests receive a consistent experience no matter which major European waterway they cruise on.

AWARD-WINNING The AmaPrima, sister ship of the AmaCerto, AmaReina, AmaSonata, and AmaSerena, won the Cruise Critic Editors’ Award for Best New River Cruise Ship. This is just one of the many accolades that our vessels and Company have received over the years.

AmaSerena • AmaSonata • AmaReina • AmaPrima • AmaCerto • AmaBella • AmaLyra AmaDolce • AmaDante • AmaCello • AmaLegro • AmaDagio

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Spacious Accommodation

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Every aspect of the staterooms on an AmaWaterways ship was thoughtfully conceived with the comfort of our guests in mind. Standard staterooms start from 160 square feet and suites can be as large as 350 square feet in Europe. From ample storage space, to a desk useful for writing correspondence or checking the Internet, to bathrooms with unique architecture and multi-jet showerheads*, it’s an array of innovations that really do set our floating hotels apart.

OUR STATEROOMS  Most feature a French balcony or twin balconies (French balcony and outside balcony)  Standard staterooms range from 160 to 170 square feet  French balcony staterooms are 170 square feet  Twin balcony staterooms range from 210 to 235 square feet  Suites range from 255 to 350 square feet

STATEROOM AMENITIES (all complimentary)  In-room device for Internet access (with flat-screen monitor) and Wi-Fi  Entertainment on demand featuring movies, news, TV and music  In-room climate control  Bottled water replenished daily  Desk and sitting area  In-room safe  Mini-fridge on select ships  High quality linens and toiletries *Excluding AmaVida

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Impeccable Service

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Whether you are simply contacting us with questions about booking a cruise or you’re already on board, AmaWaterways is dedicated to providing all of our guests with the highest level of service. From the time you book your cruise with us to the time you board your flight home, you can rest assured that our attention to detail and highly trained staff allow for a distinctly exceptional experience that will exceed your expectations.

Cruise after cruise, our guests tell us what wonderful service they received on board. It could be the waiter that learned their names and remembered their drink of choice at dinner, or the chef at breakfast who knew how they liked their omelette. It could be the Cruise Manager who planned something special for a wedding anniversary, the postcard they could send home free of charge, or the refreshing drink and chilled towel that awaited them on board after a day of sightseeing. With fewer ships and fewer guests on board, we are able to hire and fully train only the best of the best, from stateroom stewards to Cruise Managers. We truly consider our guests part of the AmaWaterways family, and we work hard to ensure that they feel that way the entire time.

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?  Friendly and knowledgeable service during every step of your trip  Fewer guests on board means more staff to attend to your every need  Highly-trained and professional Cruise Managers provide the best in service during cruises and land programmes  Excellent service and attention to detail gives each guest a uniquely personalised experience

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Onboard Dining

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AmaWaterways’ expert chefs craft menus that feature exquisite, locally inspired cuisine as well as traditional, Western offerings. At breakfast, sip sparkling wine as you partake of the buffet and fresh pastries or opt for something made to order from the menu. Stop by the Main Lounge for a light lunch, or head to the restaurant for full menu service and high quality regional wine or beer.

Dinner is a delectable, multi-course affair with wine recommendations that accompany visually stunning, delicious dishes. Try local favourites – like goulash while cruising through Hungary, bratwurst and sauerkraut after returning to the ship from Vienna or Camembert cheese while on the Seine. No matter what your preference, your taste buds will not be disappointed.

Our Executive Chef, Primus Perchtold, is the winner of three gold medals at the European Championship of Culinary Art and oversees the menus aboard every cruise in Europe. You will find one of his recipes on your pillow each night, just in case you want to recreate his culinary magic at home.

ALL DINING ON BOARD IS INCLUDED  Exquisite multi-course dinners with a variety of dishes and hand picked regional wines  The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant (in addition to the main restaurant) in Europe  A selection of both buffet and menu items during breakfast and lunch  Complimentary unlimited sparkling wine and fresh juices with breakfast  Complimentary unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks during lunch* and dinner  Snacks, sandwiches and refreshments served daily in the Main Lounge  La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs dining experience

THE CHEF’S TABLE Our European fleet has a specialty restaurant called The Chef’s Table that serves as an intimate

dining alternative to the main restaurant. This venue seats a limited number of people and features a view of the chef as he prepares an array of sumptuous courses for your gastronomic pleasure. Dining at this restaurant is included in the cruise fare. *European fleet only

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La Cha卯ne des R么tisseurs

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AmaWaterways is the only river cruise line ever inducted into the Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, a prestigious international gastronomic society dedicated to fine cuisine. Founded in Paris in 1950 to honour the Royal Guild of Goose Roasters (whose origins date back to the 13th century), it is the oldest and largest food and wine society in the world. This guild was once so renowned that King Louis XII of France granted it its own coat of arms, complete with two roasting spits, four larding needles and hearth flames.

Membership to La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is by invitation only and is extended to those possessing world class culinary acumen. All of our ships in Europe are members and our onboard culinary team is united by a desire to share their expert knowledge of wine and fine dining with you. Simply stated, what all this means is that our onboard dining is truly outstanding.

AMAWATERWAYS PRESIDENT RUDI SCHREINER BEING INDUCTED INTO LA CHAÎNE DES RÔTISSEURS

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Life on Board

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Whether you’re in the mood for staying active, socialising or relaxing, there’s something on an AmaWaterways ship for you!  The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant, which serves as an alternative dining venue during dinner  A Sun Deck that offers an unobstructed view of the passing scenery, a pool (or whirlpool) and walking track  The complimentary use of bicycles to explore destinations on your own*  A panoramic lounge featuring great views and a bar  Nightly entertainment with local performers and music  Hair salon and massage services  Fitness room  Wi-Fi available in the lounges  Quiet places to read  State of the art Infotainment System in cabins *European fleet only excluding the Douro

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Shore Excursions

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AmaWaterways river cruises feature a full line up of immersive tours that provide many opportunities to see interesting sights, learn about local history and experience cultural life. There are excursions in every port you visit. In some ports, we even provide a selection of activities!  Specially designed tours that ensure you see or visit great sights and landmarks  Guided bicycle tours  Gentle, regular and active walking tours  All excursions feature a knowledgeable, English speaking guide and audio headsets

LIMITED EDITION TOURS In addition to city tours, guests also enjoy Limited Edition Tours as part of the cruise fare. These small group excursions are exclusive opportunities to experience the destination in unique ways.

Examples include:  Sacher Torte and sparkling wine tasting in Vienna  Cooking class focusing on goulash in Budapest  Belgian waffle and chocolate tasting in Antwerp

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Explore on Two Wheels

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With a fleet of bicycles on board, AmaWaterways offers a unique way to experience local European scenery and sights. There is no charge for the use of these bicycles and guests have the option of venturing out on their own (with recommendations from our Cruise Managers, if needed) or joining complimentary guided tours in certain ports. With ships docking close to many city centres and small towns, touring by bicycle is a very popular activity among our travellers.

GRAB A BICYCLE AND ENJOY THE RIDE…  Pedal along the beautiful Danube between Dürnstein and Melk in Austria’s Wachau Valley  Take in the Dutch countryside and sample some local cheese as you bike along the Amstel River near Amsterdam  Bike and explore Rouen, capital city of France’s historic Normandy region  Tour Cologne’s Old Town and Cathedral before returning to your ship along the Rhine River These are just a few of the opportunities you can take advantage of on an AmaWaterways bicycle.

European itineraries only excluding The Douro

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SCHOOL PROJECT IN CAMBODIA AmaWaterways is a proud sponsor of the ODA (Opportunities and Development thru Art) Free Village English School in the province of Siem Reap, Cambodia. Our financial support helped build the school and we continue to provide funds for teachers’ salaries, school supplies and other necessities. The school brings critical English-language skills to local children and also serves as a community centre for nearby residents of all ages.

Guests that tour the Angkor Archaeological Park as part of their Mekong River cruise and land itinerary have a unique opportunity to visit this school and interact with the children. In fact, many bring their own donations, such as notepads and pencils, to help support the project.

Our guests really enjoy visiting this remarkable part of the world, and many are very touched by the warmth of the Cambodian people. We have received numerous emails from passengers saying how inspiring it was to be in such a poverty-stricken place, yet surrounded by smiling children – children who seemed to think they had everything they could possibly want in the world.

All of us at AmaWaterways are equally inspired by these delightful children and are honoured to be involved with such a worthwhile, life-changing project as the ODA Free Village English School.

HELPING FROM HOME Guests often ask if there is something they can bring from home to donate to the ODA Free Village English School during their visit. If you are interested in making a contribution, we suggest basic personal hygiene products or school supplies, such as toothpaste, soap, shampoo, pencils, rubbers, pens, chalk, small notebooks, Post-It notes, marker pens and highlighters.

Thank You!

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Unique Cruise Experiences

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AmaWaterways offers specially designed cruises throughout the year with extra tours and activities not found on standard itineraries. These additional features

In Celebration of Wine Cruises Paris & Normandy Date

Embark City

Ship Name

Cruise Fare

are included in the cruise fare.

26 Mar 15

Paris

AmaLegro

£1,669

WINE CRUISES

02 Apr 15

Paris

AmaLegro

£1,727

23 Apr 15

Paris

AmaLegro

£1,957

An AmaWaterways wine cruise is a truly unique way

12 Nov 15

Paris

AmaLegro

£1,784

to add an enhanced epicurean aspect to a European

Enticing Douro

river cruise. Not only do guests enjoy a variety of

Date

Embark City

Ship Name

Cruise Fare

complimentary tours showcasing local sights and

24 Mar 15

Porto

AmaVida

£1,554

landmarks, but they are also treated to additional

31 Mar 15

Porto

AmaVida

£1,612

excursions and activities that highlight wine making, wine tasting and the rich history of the region’s renowned vineyards. With wonderful regional reds and whites, entertaining and insightful wine experts and gorgeous river views, these cruises make for an unforgettable epicurean experience.  Excursions that immerse you in Old World wine heritage, with tours and wine tastings at local vineyards, wineries and wine cellars  A wine expert who brings hand selected wines on

Melodies Of The Danube Date

Embark City

Ship Name

Cruise Fare

09 Nov 15

Budapest

AmaPrima

£1,612

11 Nov 15

Budapest

AmaSonata

£1,612

14 Nov 15

Budapest

AmaBella

£1,612

Cruise Fare

Provence & Spain Date

Embark City

Ship Name

19 Nov 15

Arles

AmaDagio

£1,784

26 Nov 15

Lyon

AmaDagio

£1,842

Enchanting Rhine Date

Embark City

Ship Name

Cruise Fare

30 Mar 15

Amsterdam

AmaCerto

£1,496

board and hosts tastings and discussions

19 Oct 15

Basel

AmaCerto

£1,842

 A lavish dinner during which each course is

11 Nov 15

Amsterdam

AmaSerena

£1,612

specially paired with a different wine under the

16 Nov 15

Basel

AmaCerto

£1,612

Embark City

Ship Name

Cruise Fare £1,554

oversight of the head chef and wine expert

The Romantic Danube Date

BEER CRUISES

06 Apr 15

Vilshofen

AmaPrima

We are pleased to introduce our newest theme

16 Nov 15

Vilshofen

AmaPrima

£1,612

cruises! These special itineraries are designed to

18 Nov 15

Vilshofen

AmaSonata

£1,612

provide guests with unique beer experiences, such

21 Nov 15

Vilshofen

AmaBella

£1,612

as visits to famed breweries and tastings of local favourites. Like wine cruises, beer cruises feature these activities in addition to normally included city tours at no extra cost.  Hosted by beer expert Don Russell (also known as Joe Sixpack), who has written a weekly column for the past 15 years, authored three books, won

Beer Cruises

Tulip TIme Cruise Date

Embark City

Ship Name

Cruise Fare

31 Mar 15

Amsterdam

AmaLyra

£1,496

Christmas Time Cruise Date

Embark City

Ship Name

Cruise Fare

14 Dec 15

Nuremberg

AmaPrima

£1,669

numerous journalism awards and travelled the world in search of great beers  Special brewery excursions and tours  Beer tastings, discussions and a paired dinner led by the beer expert

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Theme Cruises

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JEWISH HERITAGE CRUISE We offer four Jewish Heritage Cruises in 2015 that

Jewish Heritage Cruisew The Enchanting Rhine

highlight ancient culture, modern museums and

Date

Embark City

Ship Name

Cruise Fare

historical monuments dedicated to Europe’s rich

04 Nov 15

Amsterdam

AmaSerena

£1,669

18 Nov 15

Amsterdam

AmaSerena

£1,612

Cruise Fare

Jewish legacy. In addition to taking standard city tours, guests have the option to participate in special shore excursions that include guided visits to synagogues, Jewish districts and other noteworthy landmarks.  In Budapest, visit the second-largest synagogue in the world, the Dohany Street Synagogue, as well as the city’s acclaimed Jewish museum  Jewish Heritage excursions in Vienna include a visit to the Jewish museum, Judenplatz and the Old Synagogue  In Amsterdam, see the house where Anne Frank and her family lived in hiding during WWII

ART ILLUMINATION CRUISE

The Romantic Danube Date

Embark City

Ship Name

01 Jul 15

Vilshofen

AmaSonata

£1,899

12 Aug 15

Vilshofen

AmaSonata

£1,899

Art Illumination Cruise Paris & Normandy Date

Embark City

Ship Name

Cruise Fare

13 Aug 15

Paris

AmaLegro

£2,072

Ship Name

Cruise Fare

Jazz Cruise

Blue Danube Discovery Date

Embark City

22 Sep 15

Budapest

AmaLyra

£2,072

Immerse yourself in Northern France’s fascinating artistic heritage and create your very own masterpieces inspired by the same landscapes that captivated artists like Monet, Renoir, Gaugin and many more. On our one-of-a-kind art illumination cruise, guests have the opportunity to take art-themed tours and then return to the ship to join painting sessions led by an expert art instructor. AmaWaterways provides everything needed, including easels, canvases, brushes and paints. Discover your inner artist with…  Special tours that take you on a journey of art, from Monet’s gardens to Van Gogh’s home  Onboard painting sessions with guidance from an expert art instructor – paint your own masterpiece and take home a unique memento  Insightful and entertaining art discussions

JAZZ CRUISE (LIMITED CABINS) Together with Jazzdagen Tours, AmaWaterways will host a cruise on the Danube that will feature exclusive onboard jazz performances by musicians from around the world. In port, enjoy immersive tours of grand capitals like Vienna and charming towns like Dürnstein.

On board, relax to the smooth sounds of hours of daily live jazz sessions. This is a unique musical experience that should not be missed!

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Cabin Supplements All prices in the AmaWaterways brochure are based on the lowest available cabin grade.

A supplement is added for each cabin upgrade as outlined by ship in the useful chart below.

• AMASERENA • AMASONATA • AMAREINA • AMAPRIMA • AMACERTO • AMABELLA • Category

Deck

Stateroom

7 Nights Per Person

14 Nights Per Person

D

Piano

Window

+ £172

+ £344

C

Violin & Cello

French Balcony

+ £484

+ £968

BB

Cello

French/Outside Balcony

+ £787

+ £1,574

BA

Violin

French/Outside Balcony

+ £908

+ £1,816

AB

Cello

French/Outside Balcony

+ £1,030

+ £2,060

AA

Violin

French/Outside Balcony

+ £1,151

+ £2,302

AA+

Violin

French/Outside Balcony

+ £1,515

+ £3,030

SS

Violin

French/Outside Balcony

+ £1,818

+ £3,636

• AMALYRA • AMADOLCE • AMADANTE • AMACELLO • AMALEGRO • AMADAGIO • Category

Deck

Stateroom

7 Nights Per Person

14 Nights Per Person

D

Piano

Window

+ £172

+ £344

C

Violin & Cello

French Balcony

+ £484

+ £968

B

Violin & Cello

French Balcony

+ £605

+ £1,210

A

Violin

French Balcony

+ £666

+ £1,332

A+

Violin

French Balcony

+ £1,272

+ £2,544

S

Violin

French Balcony

+ £1,393

+ £2,786

Single Supplement for Cruise: 50% of twin price; Suites 100% of twin price.

• AMAVIDA • Category

Deck

Stateroom

Per Person

D

Douro

Window

+ £172

C

Lisbon

Balcony

+ £666

B

Lisbon

Balcony

+ £787

A

Porto

Balcony

+ £969

S

Porto

Balcony

+ £1,818

Single Supplement for Cruise: 50% of twin price; Suites 100% of twin price.

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• AMAKATARINA• Category

Deck

Stateroom

Per Person

E

Three & Four

Standard twin with window

+ £169

D

Three & Four

Superior with windows

+ £424

C

Three

Deluxe with Balcony

+ £848

B

Two

Deluxe with Balcony

+ £969

A

One

Deluxe with Balcony

+ £1,090

BS

Two & Three

Bolshoi Suites with Balcony

+ £1,272

MS

Two & Three

Mariinsky Suites with Balcony

+ £1,575

HS

One

Hermitage Suite with Balcony

+ £1,696

Three

Imperial Suite with Balcony

+ £3,030

IS

Single Supplement for Cruise: 50% of twin price; Suites 100% of twin price.

• AMALOTUS • AMADARA • Category

Deck

Stateroom

Per Person

B

Tonle

French & Outside Balcony

+ £363

A

Saigon

French & Outside Balcony

+ £545

S

Sadec

French & Outside Balcony

+ £848

LS

Sadec

French & Outside Balcony

+ £1,575

Single Supplement for Cruise: 50% of twin price; Suites 100% of twin price.

• ZAMBEZI QUEEN •

Category

Deck

Stateroom

Per Person

SA

Tonle

Balcony

+ £151

MS

Saigon

Balcony

+ £515

Single Supplement for Cruise: 40% of twin price; Suites 100% of twin price.

• PORT CHARGES • Europe: Additional £102 per person per week Russian Waterways: Additional £153 per person Vietnam, Cambodia & the Riches of the Mekong: Additional £98 per person Golden Treasures of Myanmar: Additional £115 per person Hidden Wonders of Myanmar: Additional £161 per person

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Included Features Europe

Douro

Russia

» 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom - most staterooms offer French Balconies or revolutionary Twin Balconies

» 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom - most staterooms with balconies

» 11 nights cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom – most with balconies

» Life enriching tours daily with personal headset included

» Life enriching daily tours with personal headset included

» Complimentary Internet access in all staterooms

» All meals included during your cruise

» Life enriching tours daily with personal headset included » State of the art Infotainment System in all staterooms featuring free high- speed Internet access, hit Hollywood movies, extensive music library & English language TV stations » Complimentary Wi-Fi access on board » Terry bathrobes and white on white plush bedding in all staterooms » Fine dining with all meals included during your cruise » Multiple dining venues » Unlimited red & white wines from Europe’s great wine regions, beer & soft drinks with every lunch and dinner on board

» Superb dining including complimentary local wine, port wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board » Multiple dining venues » Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily » Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner & Captain’s Gala Dinner » Sail Away Mimosa and Sun Deck BBQ » Special highlights including lectures, theme dinners, onboard music performances and afternoon/ evening piano music

» Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily

» Services of a professional Cruise Manager

» Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner & Captain’s Gala Dinner

» All English language on board in a non-smoking environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck)

» Special highlights including lectures, theme dinners, cooking demonstration, onboard music performances and afternoon/ evening piano music » Bicycles to explore on your own & guided bicycle tours » Services of a professional Cruise Manager » All English language on board in a nonsmoking environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck) » All local taxes Note: Guided bicycle tours are capacity controlled.

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» Complimentary Wi-Fi access on board

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» All local taxes Page 68

» Unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks with every dinner on board » Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily » Cocktail Reception & Welcome Dinner » Home visit with Russian family » Ballet performance at the Hermitage Theatre the private theatre of the Czars » Special highlights including lectures, Russian language classes, theme dinners, cooking demonstration, onboard music performances and afternoon/ evening piano music » Physician on board » All English language on board in a non smoking environment (except Sun Deck) » All local taxes Page 72

Vietnam, Cambodia & Mekong

Myanmar

» 2 nights hotel accommodation in Hanoi at the Sofitel Legend Metropole (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast

»» 1 night hotel accommodations in Yangon at the Sule Shangri-La Hotel (or similar), including daily breakfast

» Overnight stay on board a luxurious traditional wooden Junk in Ha Long Bay

»» 14 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in a full balcony, French balcony or twin balcony suite

» 3 nights hotel accommodation in Siem Reap at the Sofitel Angkor Phokeenthra Golf & Spa Resort (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast » 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom - most staterooms with balconies

»» Shore excursions in every port »» Fine dining with all meals included during your cruise »» Complimentary local beer, housebrand spirits and soft drinks with every lunch and dinner on board »» Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily

» Life enriching tours and excursions with personal headset included

»» Welcome Dinner and Farewell Dinner

» Fine dining with all meals included during your cruise

»» Onboard special highlights including cultural show, puppet show and lectures/discussions pertaining to Burmese culture

» Unlimited wine with every lunch and dinner on board » Complimentary local beer, house- brand spirits andsoft drinks during cruise » Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily » Welcome Dinner and Farewell Dinner » Onboard special highlights including folklore dances and music performances, culture discussion forums, theme dinners and piano entertainment

Africa

» Exclusive private picnic in Chobe National Park » Private boat safaris along the banks of the Chobe River » Visit to Kasenu village for a cultural interaction with the local community » Explore Zambezi Queen surroundings in a Mokoro » Traditional African Boma Dinner onshore » Private safari cruise lunch excursion » All meals included with complimentary wine and beer Page 80

»» Non-smoking environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck) »» Transfers between hotel and ship are included with the purchase of cruise and land package; airport transfers are included with the purchase of airfare from AMAWATERWAYS Page 76

» Non-smoking environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck) » 2 nights hotel accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) at the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers (or similar), including buffet breakfast Page 74

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FOR CABIN SUPPLEMENTS REFER TO PAGE 32 FOR INCLUDED FEATURES REFER TO PAGE 34

Tulip Time Cruise We can package your cruise with flights, rail, pre/post hotel stays and transfers.

Please call for details.

7 night Holland and Belgium cruise Netherlands EDAM/VOLENDAM AMSTERDAM KEUKENHOF

ARNHEM

KINDERDIJK WILLEMSTAD BRUGES GHENT

France

NIJMEGEN

Germany

TERNEUZEN ANTWERP BRUSSELS

Belgium

Discover the beauty and history of the Dutch and Belgian waterways in the spring. Admire the spectacular tulip carpets in Keukenhof Gardens. Visit the lush green countryside of Kinderdijk, home to the country’s greatest concentration of windmills, and experience Amsterdam’s distinctive architecture and vibrant nightlife. A wonderful opportunity to admire the great medieval cities of Antwerp and Ghent and to delve into the cultural traditions of the friendly Dutch and Flemish people awaits you.

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Daily Programme DAY 1, ARRIVE IN AMSTERDAM, THE

film “A Bridge Too Far.” You’ll also visit the

This afternoon you may take an optional

NETHERLANDS. Welcome to Amsterdam, a

Airborne Museum and learn more about the

excursion to Bruges, one of Europe’s most

modern city with a rich and fascinating 700

Battle of Arnhem, one of the major campaigns

perfectly preserved medieval cities and a

year old history. Explore its unique and elegant

of World War II. Your second choice is a tour of

UNESCO World Heritage Site. Early this evening,

architecture, lively cafés and markets, and

the most stunning royal residence in Holland,

cruise through the Dutch region of Zeeland,

vibrant nightlife. This evening, meet your fellow

Het Loo Palace, with lavishly furnished rooms

home to one of the world’s most complex

travellers on board at the Welcome Dinner. (D)

and meticulously sculpted gardens. After your

engineering projects, the Delta Works, which

DAY 2, AMSTERDAM – VOLENDAM – EDAM.

tour, return to the ship for lunch and cruise

took more than 30 years to complete. (B,L,D)

to Nijmegen for some free time. Enjoy scenic

DAY 6, WILLEMSTAD, THE NETHERLANDS –

After breakfast, enjoy a scenic morning cruise through the historic harbour and canals of

cruising this evening as you sail through the

KINDERDIJK – SCHOONHOVEN. This morning

Amsterdam. See the beautiful homes that

Netherlands en route to Belgium. (B,L,D)

line the water, the fabled Skinny Bridge, and

DAY 4, ANTWERP, BELGIUM. This morning,

of Willemstad for a walking tour and organ recital

the famous house where Anne Frank spent

enjoy a walking tour of Antwerp and see

at the oldest Protestant church in the Netherlands.

years in hiding during World War II. Later, enjoy

Antwerp Castle, Grote Market, Brabo Fountain

In the afternoon, you will visit the UNESCO

a panoramic city tour that includes a windmill

and the city’s superb architecture. Alternatively,

World Heritage Site of Kinderdijk, a lovely village

and other iconic landmarks. Return to the

visit the Rubens House, former home and studio

renowned for having the country’s greatest

ship for lunch while you cruise the Ijsselmeer

of Peter Paul Rubens, the famous 17th century

concentration of windmills, all dating from the 18th

towards Volendam. Enjoy a late afternoon tour

Flemish Baroque painter. You will also visit

century. Tonight the ship cruises to Schoonhoven,

of Volendam Harbour and see the fishing fleet

the Antwerp Cathedral, which houses two of

where we will moor overnight. (B,L,D)

and fish auction building. Continue by coach to

Rubens’ most important works, The Elevation of

Edam, a picturesque town with a rich historic

the Cross and The Descent from the Cross. The

DAY 7, AMSTERDAM – KEUKENHOF –

past. You will have a walking tour of the Old

afternoon is free to explore Antwerp on your

Quarter’s beautiful houses, canals, bridges and

own. Alternatively, take an optional excursion to

flowering tulips during your morning excursion

churches, including one of the largest in Holland,

nearby Brussels, the capital of Belgium and site

to the world famous 70 acre Keukenhof

the Grote Kerk (Great Church). (B,L,D)

of NATO headquarters. After dinner, your ship

Gardens. In the afternoon, enjoy an excursion to

DAY 3, ARNHEM – NIJMEGEN. Arrive in

departs for Ghent. (B,L,D)

delightful Zaanse Schans, a small historic village

beautiful Arnhem early this morning and choose

DAY 5, GHENT. After breakfast, take a guided

just outside of Amsterdam. The ship moors

from two tours today. Your first option is to see

walking tour of Ghent, which includes such

overnight in Amsterdam. (B,L,D)

the monument commemorating the Battle of

highlights as the Belfry Hall, the Koornlei, the

DAY 8, DEPART AMSTERDAM. Disembark the

Arnhem Bridge made famous by the classic

Graslei and the Castle of the Counts. (B,L,D)

ship and prepare for your homeward journey. (B)

we will stop in the charming 400 year old town

AMSTERDAM. We arrive in Amsterdam today.

Admire the spectacular display of millions of

Departure dates and prices Date

Embark City

Ship Name

Cruise Fare

24 Mar 15

Amsterdam

AmaLyra

£1,439

25 Mar 15

Amsterdam

AmaSonata

£1,439

31 Mar 15

Amsterdam

AmaLyra

£1,496

01 Apr 15

Amsterdam

AmaSonata

£1,496

07 Apr 15

Amsterdam

AmaLyra

£1,554

08 Apr 15

Amsterdam

AmaSonata

£1,612

14 Apr 15

Amsterdam

AmaLyra

£1,669

15 Apr 15

Amsterdam

AmaSonata

£1,669

21 Apr 15

Amsterdam

AmaLyra

£1,784

22 Apr 15

Amsterdam

AmaSonata

£1,784

27 Apr 15

Amsterdam

AmaCerto

£1,842

28 Apr 15

Amsterdam

AmaLyra

£1,842

29 Apr 15

Amsterdam

AmaSonata

£1,842

04 May 15

Amsterdam

AmaCerto

£1,899

06 May 15

Amsterdam

AmaSonata

£1,899

Port charges: Additional £102 per person.

Cruise prices are per person in a Cat. E, deluxe outside stateroom with window.

From our Travelogue

There are 165 canals in Amsterdam totaling more than 100 kilometres or about 60 miles of water. The city is situated below sea level and built entirely on stakes driven into the ground!

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FOR CABIN SUPPLEMENTS REFER TO PAGE 32 FOR INCLUDED FEATURES REFER TO PAGE 34

paris & normandy 7 night Seine cruise & optional 2 nights in Paris

We can package your cruise with flights, rail, pre/post hotel stays and transfers.

Please call for details.

Begin your journey in magical Paris, the “City of Light,” where you will embark upon your luxurious river cruise ship.

Visit the village of Giverny, where Monet lived and worked for 43 years, and Honfleur, a charming French harbour town immortalised by generations of artists. Stroll through Rouen, the historic capital of Normandy, then take an unforgettable excursion to the famous Normandy beaches of WWII. Visit Les Andelys, home of Château Gaillard.

Conclude your journey in Paris.

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Daily Programme

Departure dates and prices

DAY 1, PARIS. Arrive in Paris, one of Europe’s

You will also have the chance to visit the Juno

most romantic cities, and board your luxurious

Beach Centre, Canada’s WWII museum, with a final

ship. Meet your fellow travellers at the Welcome

stop at Arromanches. A third option is an excursion

Dinner. (D)

to rural Normandy, which includes a visit to the

Day 2, VERNON. Spend the morning enjoying

Pays d’Auge and “Routes du Cidre” (the Cider

Date

Embark City

Ship Name

Cruise Fare

26 Mar 15*

Paris

AmaLegro

£1,669

02 Apr 15*

Paris

AmaLegro

£1,727

09 Apr 15

Paris

AmaLegro

£1,842

Road). You will visit beautiful Norman towns and

16 Apr 15

Paris

AmaLegro

£1,899

villages, such as Beuvron-en-Auge, Crevecoeur-

23 Apr 15*

Paris

AmaLegro

£1,957

en-Auge and Cambremer, and tour a Calvados

30 Apr 15

Paris

AmaLegro

£2,072

distillery where you may sample apple cider and

07 May 15

Paris

AmaLegro

£2,072

home and gardens of Impressionist master

apple brandy. (B,L,D)

14 May 15

Paris

AmaLegro

£2,130

Claude Monet. The artist lived here for more

Day 5, ROUEN. Enjoy a morning walk through

21 May 15

Paris

AmaLegro

£2,130

than four decades, working to immortalise his

the medieval city of Rouen and see the imposing

28 May 15

Paris

AmaLegro

£2,130

ponds and flower gardens in some of his most

Notre Dame Cathedral, painted numerous times

iconic paintings. The ship moors overnight in

by Monet, and the square where Joan of Arc was

Vernon. (B,L,D)

martyred. Afterwards, you will have free time to

Day 3, VERNON – CAUDEBEC-EN-CAUX. After

explore Rouen on your own. (B,L,D)

a scenic morning cruise, arrive in the old fishing

Day 6, LES ANDELYS – CONFLANS. Depart

village of Caudebec-en-Caux. You will be able to

Rouen this morning and enjoy scenic cruising on

choose from two different tours today.

the Seine to Les Andelys. A mid-day stroll along

The first option is to visit Honfleur, a historic and

the river in Les Andelys offers beautiful views of

the scenery along the Seine as you cruise to the provincial town of Vernon. Upon arrival, you will have free time to explore the town at your leisure. Later, visit Giverny and the enchanting

picturesque port with pastel coloured houses that was a favourite subject of artists such as Courbet, Boudin and Monet. The town’s medieval Sainte Catherine church, with its separate bell tower, is considered the largest wooden church in France. As an alternative, choose the “Routes des Abbayes” excursion spotlighting Normandy’s famous abbeys, more than 100 of which once covered this region. You will visit the ruined abbey in Jumièges as well as St. Wandrille, still a working monastery. (B,L,D) DAY 4, CAUDEBEC-EN-CAUX – NORMANDY BEACHES. Today, you have the choice of three different excursions. “D-Day Remembered” is a full

the Seine Valley’s dramatic white cliffs, centuries-

04 Jun 15

Paris

AmaLegro

£2,130

11 Jun 15

Paris

AmaLegro

£2,130

18 Jun 15

Paris

AmaLegro

£2,072

02 Jul 15

Paris

AmaLegro

£2,015

09 Jul 15

Paris

AmaLegro

£2,015

16 Jul 15

Paris

AmaLegro

£2,015

23 Jul 15

Paris

AmaLegro

£2,015 £2,015

30 Jul 15

Paris

AmaLegro

06 Aug 15

Paris

AmaLegro

£2,015

13 Aug 15

Paris

AmaLegro

£2,072

number of times during the Hundred Years’ War.

20 Aug 15

Paris

AmaLegro

£2,130

Athletically-inclined guests may enjoy hiking up

27 Aug 15

Paris

AmaLegro

£2,187

to visit the ruins of this historic castle before we

10 Sep 15

Paris

AmaLegro

£2,245

continue our cruise along the Seine. The ship

17 Sep 15

Paris

AmaLegro

£2,245

24 Sep 15

Paris

AmaLegro

£2,245

01 Oct 15

Paris

AmaLegro

£2,245

08 Oct 15

Paris

AmaLegro

£2,187

old half-timbered houses, and the hilltop ruins of Château Gaillard. This former stronghold of Richard the Lionheart changed hands a

arrives tonight in Conflans. (B,L,D) DAY 7, CONFLANS – PARIS. Today, you have a choice of two excursions. The first option is to visit Château Malmaison, former home of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine. Your

15 Oct 15

Paris

AmaLegro

£2,072

tour includes the Château’s interior, gardens and

22 Oct 15

Paris

AmaLegro

£2,015

museum. Alternatively, travel to Auvers-sur-Oise,

29 Oct 15

Paris

AmaLegro

£1,957

day excursion to the US sector. Your first stop will

a town famous for the Impressionist painters who

05 Nov 15

Paris

AmaLegro

£1,842

be the village of Arromanches, where the remains

lived there in the 19th century, such as Paul Cézanne

of the floating harbour used during the WWII

and Camille Pissarro. Your “artists’ walk” tour will

12 Nov 15*

Paris

AmaLegro

£1,784

landings can be seen. You will have free time to see

include many sites associated with their work,

the museums before visiting the US Cemetery and

including the Auberge Ravoux, former home of

Omaha Beach at St. Laurent-sur-Mer. Your last stop

19 Nov 15

Paris

AmaLegro

£1,784

26 Nov 15

Paris

AmaLegro

£1,842

Vincent van Gogh. The upstairs room where van

03 Dec 15

Paris

AmaLegro

£1,842

is the Ranger Monument at Pointe du Hoc before

Gogh died has been meticulously preserved. He and

10 Dec 15

Paris

AmaLegro

£1,842

returning to the ship in Rouen. As an alternative,

his brother Theo are both buried in the nearby town

you can tour the Gold and Juno beaches in the

cemetery. The ship departs this afternoon for Paris,

British and the Canadian sectors. Your first stop will

arriving in the evening. (B,L,D)

be the Pegasus Monument in Ranville followed by

DAY 8, PARIS Your cruise comes to an end as you

the Canadian cemetery at Beny-sur-Mer.

prepare for your homeward journey. (B)

* “In Celebration of Wine” Cruise visit www.AmaWaterways.co.uk for detailed itinerary.

Port charges: Additional £102 per person.

Cruise prices are per person in a Cat. E, deluxe outside stateroom with window.

OPTIONAL 2 NIGHTS IN PARIS Explore Paris - the city of love and light! Stroll through this fascinating city at a leisurely pace where there are multitude of landmarks, museums, cafes and shops that beckon.

From £365pp

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Rhone & Provence 7 night Lyon to Arles cruise (or reverse) and optional 3 nights in Paris and/or 3 nights in Barcelona

We can package your cruise with flights, rail, pre/post hotel stays and transfers.

Please call for details.

Embark your luxurious river ship as you cruise through France’s legendary grape growing regions, where you will enjoy tastings of Beaujolais and Côte du Rhône wines, meet local vintners, marvel at ancient Roman ruins, stroll through medieval villages and shop for Provençal handicrafts. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Avignon, as well as Arles, the city where artist Vincent van Gogh spent much of his life.

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Daily Programme DAY 1, LYON – EMBARKATION. Nestled

Return to the ship in the afternoon and continue

resided in the magnificent Papal Palace, which

between the Saône and Rhone rivers, Lyon is

cruising towards Vienne. Upon arrival, make the

you will visit during your walking tour. You will

one of France’s most important cities and its

most of your free time and venture about on

also see the well-preserved medieval walls

gastronomic capital. Transfer to your luxurious

your own or simply unwind on board. (B,L,D)

surrounding the historic centre of town, a

ship, where you will gather with your fellow

DAY 4, VIENNE – TOURNON. Situated between

UNESCO World Heritage Site. As an alternative,

travellers at tonight’s festive Welcome Dinner.

the wine regions of Burgundy and Beaujolais,

take an excursion to the impressive Pont du

(D)

Vienne’s Roman past can be seen in its

Gard, a Roman aqueduct that is a masterpiece

DAY 2, LYON. Today, your panoramic tour of

marvellously preserved ruins. This morning, you

of ancient engineering and a UNESCO World

Lyon will take you past the Place Bellecour

will take a mini train tour and see an ancient

Heritage Site. (B,L,D)

with its equestrian statue of Louis XIV, Place

Roman temple, the ruins of a Roman theatre,

DAY 7, AVIGNON – LES BAUX – ARLES. This

des Terreaux with Bartholdi’s Fountain and

and the medieval Abbey Church of St. Pierre,

morning, you will arrive in Arles and board a

the Town Hall. Afterwards, visit Fourvière,

today an Archaeological Museum. Your ship

coach for an excursion to the village of Les

part of the city’s historic region that is now

departs at midday for Tournon. (B,L,D)

Baux de Provence. The village’s castle has a

a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.

DAY 5, TOURNON – VIVIERS. Indulge in a

fascinating exhibit of medieval weapons. Later,

Known as the “Hill of Prayers,” Fourvière is

decadent chocolate and red wine tasting today.

visit an olive farm to learn about this age-old

famous for its iconic white Basilica of Notre-

Later, relax on board as we cruise to Viviers.

Provençal farming tradition. As an alternative,

Dame, ruins of an ancient Roman theatre, and

After arriving this evening, you may take a

take the “Impressionist Experience” tour

majestic views of the city below. The afternoon

“Ghost Walk” tour through this medieval town,

to the Saint Paul de Mausole Asylum, where

is free to enjoy however you wish. The ship

where colourful stories and local legends are

Van Gogh once lived and painted such well-

departs for Belleville this evening. (B,L,D)

brought to life by local residents. (B,L,D)

known works as The Irises and Starry Night.

DAY 3, BELLEVILLE – VIENNE. This morning’s

DAY 6, VIVIERS – AVIGNON. After breakfast,

You will also visit the Carrières de Lumières,

tour will take you through the enchanting

enjoy an excursion to Grignan, a hilltop village

Beaujolais wine region, also known as the Pays

surrounded by lavender fields. The village’s

d’Or or “land of the golden stones,” named

Renaissance castle provides a commanding

for the richly coloured limestone used to build

view of the surrounding countryside. You will

local homes and castles. You will visit the

also have the opportunity to visit a truffle farm

medieval hilltop village of Oingt as well as the

and learn about truffle harvesting. Continue

home of a local vintner who will invite you for a

by coach to Avignon, site of the bridge made

in Arles. (B,L,D)

wine tasting and vineyard tour as he shares the

famous by the French children’s song “On

DAY 8, ARLES – DISEMBARKATION Disembark

history of the region’s wine production. (B,L,D)

the Bridge of Avignon.” Seven popes once

your ship in Arles. (B)

a stone quarry that projects Impressionist artwork on its walls, including many of Van Gogh’s famous paintings. Late this afternoon, a city tour of Arles will show you the city’s top sights including the Romanesque cathedral and Roman amphitheatre. The ship moors overnight

Departure dates and prices Date

Embark City

Ship Name

Cruise Fare

02 Apr 15

Lyon

AmaDagio

£1,727

09 Apr 15

Arles

AmaDagio

£1,842

16 Apr 15

Lyon

AmaDagio

£1,899

07 May 15

Arles

AmaDagio

£2,072

14 May 15

Lyon

AmaDagio

£2,130

28 May 15

Lyon

AmaDagio

£2,130

11 Jun 15

Lyon

AmaDagio

£2,130

09 Jul 15

Lyon

AmaDagio

£2,015

16 Jul 15

Arles

AmaDagio

£2,015

06 Aug 15

Lyon

AmaDagio

£2,015

13 Aug 15

Arles

AmaDagio

£2,072

03 Sep 15

Lyon

AmaDagio

£2,245

10 Sep 15

Arles

AmaDagio

£2,245 £2,245

01 Oct 15

Lyon

AmaDagio

08 Oct 15

Arles

AmaDagio

£2,187

22 Oct 15

Arles

AmaDagio

£2,015

29 Oct 15

Lyon

AmaDagio

£1,957

05 Nov 15

Arles

AmaDagio

£1,842

19 Nov 15*

Arles

AmaDagio

£1,784

26 Nov 15*

Lyon

AmaDagio

£1,842

03 Dec 15

Arles

AmaDagio

£1,842

OPTIONAL 3 NIGHTS PARIS AND/OR 3 NIGHTS IN BARCELONA Arrive for your optional pre-cruise stay in Paris for 3 nights - one of the most beautiful and vibrant cities in Europe. After disembarkation spend an optional three nights in Barcelona - with its gothic treasures and streets that are made for strolling.

Inclusive of transfers.

Paris from £545pp Barcelona from £545pp

* “In Celebration of Wine” Cruise visit www.AmaWaterways.co.uk for detailed itinerary.

Port charges: Additional £102 per person.

Cruise prices are per person in a Cat. E, deluxe outside stateroom with window.

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FOR CABIN SUPPLEMENTS REFER TO PAGE 32 FOR INCLUDED FEATURES REFER TO PAGE 34

The Romantic Danube 7 night Vilshofen to Budapest cruise & optional 3 nights in Prague

We can package your cruise with flights, rail, pre/post hotel stays and transfers.

Please call for details.

Framed by rolling hillsides, lush vineyards, and medieval castles, the Danube River has captivated musicians, artists and poets throughout the centuries. Travel to legendary destinations with a 7 night cruise from Vilshofen to Budapest.

Explore a 2,000 year old city, savour Wachau Valley wines, and experience the timeless beauty and fascinating history of Vienna and Budapest.

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Daily Programme

Departure dates and prices

DAY 1, EMBARKATION – VILSHOFEN. Enjoy a

picturesque old town, you’ll see the magnificent

festive Welcome Dinner aboard the ship. (B)

blue façade of the local abbey church and the

DAY 2, VILSHOFEN – PASSAU. This morning

ruins of a castle where Richard the Lionheart

you are free to explore Vilshofen’s beautiful old

was once imprisoned. Tonight, after dinner

town before cruising to Passau. This afternoon

on board, enjoy a wine tasting at a winery in

you will have a walking tour of this 2,000-year-

Krems. (B,L,D)

old city, noted for its Gothic and Italian Baroque

DAY 5, VIENNA. During your morning city

Date

Embark City

Ship Name

Cruise Fare

23 Mar 15

Vilshofen

AmaPrima

£1,496

06 Apr 15*

Vilshofen

AmaPrima

£1,554

21 Apr 15

Vilshofen

AmaDolce

£1,784

04 May 15

Vilshofen

AmaPrima

£1,899

05 May 15

Vilshofen

AmaDolce

£1,899

27 May 15

Vilshofen

AmaSerena

£1,957

architecture, cobblestone streets and St.

tour of Vienna, you will see the famous Opera

Stephan’s Cathedral. (B,L,D)

House, the Ringstrasse and St. Stephen’s

01 Jun 15

Vilshofen

AmaPrima

£1,957

DAY 3, LINZ, AUSTRIA. The ship arrives this

Cathedral. The afternoon is free to stroll

10 Jun 15

Vilshofen

AmaSerena

£1,899

morning in Linz. Enjoy a walking tour of the

through the historic city centre, a UNESCO

24 Jun 15

Vilshofen

AmaSerena

£1,899

second largest city in Austria. Later, you will

World Heritage Site, or take an optional

29 Jun 15

Vilshofen

AmaPrima

£1,899

have a choice of three different excursions.

excursion to Schönbrunn Palace. This evening,

01 Jul 15‡

Vilshofen

AmaSonata

£1,899

The first option is a visit to the Austrian Lake

you will have the opportunity to attend an optional Mozart and Strauss concert. The ship

15 Jul 15

Vilshofen

AmaSonata

£1,899

District, the scenic Salzkammergut region,

Vilshofen

AmaPrima

£1,899

a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The second

moors in Vienna overnight. (B,L,D)

27 Jul 15

option is an excursion to the Czech town

DAY 6, BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. Enjoy a

29 Jul 15

Vilshofen

AmaSonata

£1,899

of Cesky Krumlov, a wonderfully preserved

scenic morning cruise to Bratislava, where

05 Aug 15

Vilshofen

AmaSerena

£1,899

medieval town nestled in the hills just over

you will have a walking tour that includes the

12 Aug 15‡

Vilshofen

AmaSonata

£1,899

the Austrian-Czech border. The third choice is

Old Town Hall, Mirbach Palace and St. Martin’s

19 Aug 15

Vilshofen

AmaSerena

£1,957

an excursion to Salzburg, Mozart’s birthplace,

Cathedral. The remainder of the day is free to

24 Aug 15

Vilshofen

AmaPrima

£1,957

where you will take a walking tour of the

explore on your own. (B,L,D)

26 Aug 15

Vilshofen

AmaSonata

£2,015

historic centre made famous by the “Sound of

DAY 7, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. This morning,

02 Sep 15

Vilshofen

AmaSerena

£2,072

your sightseeing tour takes you to the historic

09 Sep 15

Vilshofen

AmaSonata

£2,072

DAY 4, MELK – KREMS (DÜRNSTEIN). Cruise

Buda Castle, which offers a splendid view of the

16 Sep 15

Vilshofen

AmaSerena

£2,072

through the narrow Strudengau this morning

river and the twin cities of Buda and Pest. Your

21 Sep 15

Vilshofen

AmaPrima

£2,072

en route to Melk. A guided tour will take you

tour also features the Fisherman’s Bastion, the Royal Palace, St. Stephen’s Basilica and Heroes’

30 Sep 15

Vilshofen

AmaSerena

£2,072

through Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe’s largest and most famous

Square. After dinner, the ship will sail a special

14 Oct 15

Vilshofen

AmaSerena

£1,899

monastic sites, home to religious relics and a

“Illuminations Cruise” past the glittering river

19 Oct 15

Vilshofen

AmaPrima

£1,842

library filled with medieval manuscripts. From

front of Budapest. (B,L,D)

here, continue cruising the beautiful Wachau

DAY 8, BUDAPEST – DISEMBARKATION. Your

Valley to Krems, where you will take a coach ride to Dürnstein. On your walking tour of this

Music.” (B,L,D)

21 Oct 15

Vilshofen

AmaSonata

£1,842

04 Nov 15

Vilshofen

AmaSonata

£1,669

cruise comes to an end as you prepare for your

16 Nov 15*

Vilshofen

AmaPrima

£1,612

homeward journey. (B)

18 Nov 15*

Vilshofen

AmaSonata

£1,612

21 Nov 15*

Vilshofen

AmaBella

£1,612

From ourTravelogue

Budapest’s underground railway is the third oldest in the world (the first being the London Underground’s Metropolitan Line).

It has been in constant operation since 1896!

*“In Celebration of Wine” Cruise ‡ Jewish Heritage Cruise Visit www.AmaWaterways.co.uk for detailed itineraries.

Port charges: Additional £102 per person.

Cruise prices are per person in a Cat. E, deluxe outside stateroom with window.

OPTIONAL 3 NIGHTS IN PRAGUE Arrive for your optional pre-cruise stay in Prague and transfer to your hotel. Explore this beautiful city with guided tours to reveal why Prague is considered one of Europe’s most attractive cities. Inclusive of transfers.

From £475pp

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Melodies of the Danube 7 night Budapest to Vilshofen cruise & optional 3 nights in Munich or Prague

We can package your cruise with flights, rail, pre/post hotel stays and transfers.

Please call for details.

Travel on the beautiful Danube through five European countries. Experience the sights and sounds that have long inspired musicians, poets and artists. Begin your cruise in Budapest, continuing on to Bratislava and Vienna, the romantic birthplace of the waltz. Cruise through the scenic wine growing region of the Wachau Valley, visit the spectacular Benedictine Abbey in Melk, and explore charming medieval towns.

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Daily Programme

Departure dates and prices

DAY 1, ARRIVE IN BUDAPEST, HUNGARY –

hill where Richard the Lionheart was once held for

EMBARKATION. Board your luxurious river cruise

ransom. Return to the ship and continue onwards

ship with a Welcome Dinner. (D)

to Melk via the gorgeous scenery of the Wachau

DAY 2, BUDAPEST. This morning, your sightseeing

Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After the

Date

Embark City

Ship Name

Cruise Fare

30 Mar 15*

Budapest

AmaPrima

£1,496

14 Apr 15

Budapest

AmaDolce

£1,669

27 Apr 15

Budapest

AmaPrima

£1,842

28 Apr 15

Budapest

AmaDolce

£1,842

20 May 15

Budapest

AmaSerena

£1,957

25 May 15

Budapest

AmaPrima

£1,957

03 Jun 15

Budapest

AmaSerena

£1,957

well as the abbey’s priceless collection of medieval

17 Jun 15

Budapest

AmaSerena

£1,899

manuscripts. (B,L,D)

22 Jun 15

Budapest

AmaPrima

£1,899

24 Jun 15‡

Budapest

AmaSonata

£1,899

08 Jul 15

Budapest

AmaSonata

£1,899

20 Jul 15

Budapest

AmaPrima

£1,899

Budapest

AmaSonata

£1,899

tour takes you to historic Buda Castle, where you

ship arrives in Melk this afternoon, you will visit the

will enjoy a splendid view of the twin cities of Buda

spectacular Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe’s

and Pest. Your tour also includes Fisherman’s

largest and most revered monasteries.You will see

Bastion, the Royal Palace, St. Stephen’s Basilica,

jewel-encrusted crosses containing religious relics,

Heroes’ Square and more. (B,L,D)

frescoes and richly embroidered vestments, as

DAY 3, BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA – VIENNA, AUSTRIA. Wake up this morning in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Enjoy a walking tour of the city’s

DAY 6, LINZ. Enjoy a walking tour of the second

top sights, including the Old Town Hall, Mirbach

largest city in Austria. Later, you will have a choice

Palace and St. Martin’s Cathedral. Later, you will

of three different excursions. The first option is

have some free time before the ship cruises to

a visit to the Austrian Lake District, the scenic

22 Jul 15

Vienna, the music capital of the world. After dinner,

Salzkammergut region, a UNESCO World Heritage

29 Jul 15

Budapest

AmaSerena

£1,899

experience a traditional “Viennese Wine and

Site. The second option is an excursion to the

05 Aug 15

Budapest

AmaSonata

£1,899

Music” evening in a rustic wine tavern outside the

Czech town of Cesky Krumlov, a wonderfully

12 Aug 15‡

Budapest

AmaSerena

£1,899

city, where you can enjoy a glass of newly pressed,

preserved medieval town nestled in the hills just

17 Aug 15

Budapest

AmaPrima

£1,957

locally grown wine and Austrian music and

over the Austrian-Czech border.

19 Aug 15

Budapest

AmaSonata

£1,957

hospitality. (B,L,D)

The third choice is an excursion to Salzburg,

26 Aug 15

Budapest

AmaSerena

£2,015

DAY 4, VIENNA. Savour the Baroque elegance

Mozart’s birthplace, where you will take a walking

02 Sep 15

Budapest

AmaSonata

£2,072

tour of the historic centre made famous by the

09 Sep 15

Budapest

AmaSerena

£2,072

tour, which will include the Opera House, the

“Sound of Music.” (B,L,D)

14 Sep 15

Budapest

AmaPrima

£2,072

Ringstrasse and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The

Day 7, PASSAU, GERMANY – VILSHOFEN. Cruise

23 Sep 15

Budapest

AmaSerena

£2,072

remainder of the day is at your leisure. Or, if you

through Upper Austria to Passau in Germany. Enjoy

07 Oct 15

Budapest

AmaSerena

£2,015

prefer, join an optional excursion to Schönbrunn

a walking tour of this 2,000-year-old city, noted

12 Oct 15

Budapest

AmaPrima

£1,957

Palace. This evening, you will have an opportunity

for its Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture, and

14 Oct 15

Budapest

AmaSonata

£1,899

to attend an optional Mozart and Strauss concert.

St. Stephan’s Cathedral. This afternoon, the ship

28 Oct 15♥

Budapest

AmaSonata

£1,784

(B,L,D)

cruises to the medieval town of Vilshofen, where

09 Nov 15*

Budapest

AmaPrima

£1,612

DAY 5, DÜRNSTEIN – MELK. We arrive in Dürnstein

you will enjoy a festive “Oktoberfest” celebration

11 Nov 15*

Budapest

AmaSonata

£1,612

this morning, where you will have a walking tour

with local food, beer and Bavarian folk music and

14 Nov 15*

Budapest

AmaBella

£1,612

along the town’s cobblestone streets and see the

dancing. (B,L,D)

23 Dec 15

Budapest

AmaSonata

£1,669

magnificent blue tower of the local Stiftskirche

DAY 8, VILSHOFEN – DISEMBARKATION

26 Dec 15v

Budapest

AmaBella

£1,669

(abbey church). Look for the castle ruins high on a

This morning, disembark in Vilshofen. (B)

of romantic Vienna during your panoramic city

From our Travelogue

Vienna is home to the world’s oldest zoo. It was founded in 1752 and is located on the grounds of the famous Schönbrunn Palace. On July 14, 1906, the zoo saw the birth of the first elephant in captivity!

♥ A portion of the proceeds from this cruise will be donated to

fund b reast cancer research and prevention *“In Celebration of Wine” Cruise v New Year’s cruise Visit www.AmaWaterways.co.uk for detailed itineraries.

Port charges: Additional £102 per person.

Cruise prices are per person in a Cat. E, deluxe outside stateroom with window.

OPTIONAL 3 NIGHTS IN MUNICH...

Disembark your ship in Vilshofen, and depart for Munich for your optional 3 night stay in this wonderful city. Munich is famous for its beautiful architecture, fine culture, and the annual Oktoberfest beer celebration. Inclusive of transfers.

From £545pp OR PRAGUE

As an alternative to three nights in Munich, you may opt to spend three nights in culturally rich Prague at the InterContinental or Hilton Old Town (or similar). A morning sightseeing tour includes the historic city center, the 1,000 year old Prague Castle and Charles Bridge.

From £475pp

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The Legendary Danube 7 night Nuremberg to Budapest cruise & optional 3 nights in Prague

We can package your cruise with flights, rail, pre/post hotel stays and transfers.

Please call for details.

Start your journey with an optional visit to historic Prague, “the city of a hundred spires.” Celebrate the beauty and history of the Danube, one of Europe’s most fabled rivers, as you cruise from Nuremberg through the Main-Danube Canal across the Continental Divide. Visit centuries-old towns and marvel at the beautiful vistas slowly gliding past.

Enter Austria and cruise through the lush Wachau wine region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Daily Programme DAY 1, EMBARKATION – NUREMBERG,

old city noted for its Gothic and Italian

includes the world famous Opera House,

GERMANY. Board your luxurious river cruise

Baroque architecture. Walk the cobblestone

the Ringstrasse, St. Stephen’s Cathedral

ship with a Welcome Dinner. (D)

streets of the Old Town past the old city

and more. The tour is followed by free time

DAY 2, NUREMBERG – CONTINENTAL

fortifications and St. Stephan’s Cathedral. If

in the city centre to shop for souvenirs or

DIVIDE. You have two city tour options today.

you choose the optional Salzburg excursion,

sample some of Vienna’s famous pastries.

Enjoy a guided morning tour of this historic

you will have a walking tour of the historic

Alternatively, join an optional excursion to

city with its fabulous Gothic churches and see

centre, famous as the setting for the “Sound

the medieval ramparts that surround the city

of Music” and as the birthplace of Mozart.

as well as the Imperial Castle. You may also

Enjoy free time on your own before returning

choose a “World War II tour” which takes you

to the ship, now docked in Linz. After dinner,

to the Justice Palace where the War Crimes

you may wish to take a walk through this

Tribunal sat in 1946 (when available), and other important wartime sights. Later, the ship cruises to Regensburg. (B,L,D) DAY 3, REGENSBURG. This morning’s scenic cruising brings you into the final stretch of the Main-Danube Canal en route to Regensburg, one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities. A guided walking tour will show you the city’s architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria, gates to an ancient Roman fort built in 179 A.D. (B,L,D)

delightful town, Austria’s third largest city and a major river port. (B,L,D) DAY 5, MELK – VIENNA. Early this morning, we cruise through the scenic and romantic Wachau Valley en route to Melk. Your guided tour takes you to Melk’s magnificent 900-year-old Benedictine Abbey, one of the

After breakfast, arrive in picturesque Passau, where the Inn and Ilz rivers flow into the Danube. You have your choice of two tours

summer residence of the Habsburg emperors and a fine example of Baroque architecture.

Tonight, the ship continues down the Danube towards Hungary. (B,L,D) DAY 7, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. This morning, a sightseeing tour takes you to historic Buda Castle, where you can enjoy a splendid view of the twin cities of Buda and Pest. Your tour also features the city’s most famous sights, such as Fisherman’s Bastion, the Royal Palace, St. Stephen’s Basilica, Heroes’ Square and more. After dinner, the ship will sail a special

world’s most famous monastic sites, located

“Illuminations Cruise” past the city’s glittering

on a rocky outcropping overlooking the

riverfront. (B,L,D)

Danube. Return to the ship for lunch before cruising on through the Wachau region.

Arrive in Vienna after dinner and explore the

DAY 4, PASSAU – LINZ, AUSTRIA.

the imperial Schönbrunn Palace, the former

DAY 8, BUDAPEST – DISEMBARKATION. Bid farewell to Budapest as you prepare for your homeward journey. (B)

magnificent Austrian capital on your own, or enjoy an optional evening Mozart and Strauss concert. (B,L,D)

today, a walking tour of Passau, or an optional

DAY 6, VIENNA. Savour Vienna’s Baroque

excursion to Salzburg. Passau is a 2,000-year-

elegance on a guided city tour that

Departure dates and prices Date

Embark City

Ship Name

Cruise Fare

07 Apr 15

Nuremberg

AmaDolce

£1,554

02 Jun 15

Nuremberg

AmaDolce

£1,957

16 Jun 15

Nuremberg

AmaDolce

£1,899

30 Jun 15

Nuremberg

AmaDolce

£1,899

07 Jul 15

Nuremberg

AmaLyra

£1,899

14 Jul 15

Nuremberg

AmaDolce

£1,899

11 Aug 15

Nuremberg

AmaDolce

£1,899

08 Sep 15

Nuremberg

AmaDolce

£2,072

15 Sep 15

Nuremberg

AmaLyra

£2,072

22 Sep 15

Nuremberg

AmaDolce

£2,072

06 Oct 15

Nuremberg

AmaDolce

£2,015

13 Oct 15

Nuremberg

AmaLyra

£1,957

20 Oct 15

Nuremberg

AmaDolce

£1,842

03 Nov 15

Nuremberg

AmaDolce

£1,669

10 Nov 15

Nuremberg

AmaLyra

£1,612

OPTIONAL 3 NIGHTS IN PRAGUE Arrive in Prague and transfer to your hotel for your optional pre-cruise stay. This charming city offers a wide range of sights and historical areas for you to discover and explore. Inclusive of transfers.

From £475pp

* “In Celebration of Wine” Cruise visit www.AmaWaterways.co.uk for detailed itinerary.

Port charges: Additional £102 per person.

Cruise prices are per person in a Cat. E, deluxe outside stateroom with window.

From our Travelogue

Budapest is home to one of the largest music festivals in the world. Around 400,000 people flock to the Sziget Festival every August.

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Blue Danube Discovery 7 night Budapest to Nuremberg cruise & optional 2 nights in Budapest and/or 3 nights in Prague

We can package your cruise with flights, rail, pre/post hotel stays and transfers.

Please call for details.

Discover a wealth of art, history and cultural treasures as you explore some of Europe’s most renowned destinations.

From Budapest, a haven for musicians, writers and artists, cruise to Bratislava, Vienna, Passau and Regensburg. Along the way, visit magnificent cathedrals and Baroque abbeys, explore the stunningly beautiful Wachau Valley, and traverse Europe’s Continental Divide via the Main-Danube Canal, a masterpiece of modern engineering.

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Daily Programme DAY 1, BUDAPEST – EMBARKATION.

and wine taverns, marvel at the magnificent blue

highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the

Meet your fellow travellers at the Welcome Dinner

tower of the town’s Baroque Stiftskirche (abbey

Porta Praetoria, gates to an ancient Roman fort

as the ship cruises to Bratislava. (D)

church), and see the ruins of the castle where

built in 179 A.D. (B,L,D)

DAY 2, BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA – VIENNA,

King Richard the Lionheart of England was once

DAY 7, NUREMBERG. Enjoy a scenic morning

AUSTRIA. This afternoon, arrive in Bratislava,

held for ransom. Relax on board during a scenic

cruise as the ship crosses the Continental

capital of Slovakia. Enjoy a walking tour of the

cruise through the beautiful Wachau Valley. Your

Divide via the Main-Danube Canal and leisurely

city’s major sites, including the Old Town Hall,

ship arrives late this afternoon in Melk, one of

cruises through the beautiful Altmühl Valley.

Mirbach Palace and Gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral.

Europe’s most renowned spiritual and cultural

This afternoon, you have a choice of two tours in

Spend your evening in Bratislava before the

heritage sites, where you will tour its spectacular

Nuremberg. “Medieval Nuremberg” will give you

ship cruises to magnificent Vienna later tonight.

Benedictine Abbey. Afterwards, enjoy free time to

a fascinating overview of this former unofficial

(B,L,D)

explore the charming town of Melk on your own.

capital of the Holy Roman Empire, an ancient city

(B,L,D)

historians consider the epicentre of the German

of Vienna guides you past the majestic Opera

DAY 5, LINZ – PASSAU, GERMANY. Arrive in

Renaissance. You will see the 900-year-old

House, the Ringstrasse and St. Stephen’s

Linz this morning. Remain on board admiring

ramparts, towers and city walls of the Imperial

Cathedral. The afternoon is free to stroll along

the landscape on a scenic cruise through upper

Castle that surround the historic city centre, as

the Kärtnerstrasse or sample some of Vienna’s

Austria to Passau, a 2,000 year old city

well as the house where artist Albrecht Dürer

famous pastries in the historic city centre, a

noted for its Gothic and Baroque architecture.

once resided. Another sightseeing option is the

UNESCO World Heritage Site. Join an optional

You will have a walking tour of Passau’s Old Town,

“World War II tour” that focuses on Nuremberg

excursion this afternoon to Schönbrunn Palace

pass the old city fortifications and St. Stephan’s

during the time of the Third Reich. You will

and gardens, a glorious example of Baroque

Cathedral. As an alternative, join an optional

visit the Zeppelin Field where Hitler once held

architecture. Tonight, you may attend an optional

excursion from Linz to Salzburg, where you may

Nazi rallies and the Justice Palace courtroom

Mozart and Strauss concert. (B,L,D)

enjoy a walking tour of the historic centre, the

where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946

DAY 4, DÜRNSTEIN – MELK. After reaching the

setting for the “Sound of Music” and Mozart’s

(when available). The ship moors in Nuremberg

Wachau Valley early this morning, take a walking

birthplace. The ship cruises overnight. (B,L,D)

overnight. (B,L,D)

tour of Dürnstein, part of a region designated as

DAY 6, REGENSBURG. Arrive in Regensburg,

DAY 8, NUREMBERG – DISEMBARKATION

a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the

one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities

Bid farewell to Nuremburg as you prepare for

prettiest towns along the Danube. Stroll along

and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will have

your homeward journey. (B)

cobblestone streets past centuries-old houses

a guided walking tour of the city’s architectural

DAY 3, VIENNA, AUSTRIA. A panoramic tour

Departure dates and prices Date

Embark City

Ship Name

Cruise Fare

31 Mar 15

Budapest

AmaDolce

£1,496

12 May 15

Budapest

AmaDolce

£1,957

09 Jun 15

Budapest

AmaDolce

£1,957

16 Jun 15

Budapest

AmaLyra

£1,899

23 Jul 15

Budapest

AmaDolce

£1,899

07 Jul 15

Budapest

AmaDolce

£1,899

21 Jul 15

Budapest

AmaDolce

£1,899

18 Aug 15

Budapest

AmaDolce

£1,957

08 Sep 15

Budapest

AmaLyra

£2,072

15 Sep 15

Budapest

AmaDolce

£2,072

22 Sep 15*

Budapest

AmaLyra

£2,072

29 Sep 15

Budapest

AmaDolce

£2,072

13 Oct 15

Budapest

AmaDolce

£1,957

20 Oct 15

Budapest

AmaLyra

£1,842

27 Oct 15

Budapest

AmaDolce

£1,784

10 Nov 15

Budapest

AmaDolce

£1,612

OPTIONAL 2 NIGHTS IN BUDAPEST AND/OR 3 NIGHTS IN PRAGUE Arrive for your optional pre-cruise stay in Budapest for two nights and discover why it has no shortage of things to see and do! After disembarkation spend an optional three nights in Prague - considered one of Europe’s most attractive cities. Inclusive of transfers.

Budapest from £305pp Prague from £475pp

*”Jazz Cruise” visit www.AmaWaterways.co.uk for detailed itinerary.

Port charges: Additional £102 per person.

Cruise prices are per person in a Cat. E, deluxe outside stateroom with window.

From ourTravelogue

Bratislava is located on the borders with Austria and Hungary, which makes it the only national capital that borders two countries.

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The Lower Danube 7 night Budapest to Rousse cruise (or reverse) & optional 2 nights in Vienna and/or 1 night in Bulgaria plus 3 nights in Istanbul

We can package your cruise with flights, rail, pre/post hotel stays and transfers.

Please call for details.

Begin your holiday in Budapest, one of the world’s most celebrated cities, renowned for its music, architecture and dance.

Embark upon your Danube river cruise and traverse the dramatic narrow gorge known as the Iron Gates, then cruise along the Romanian Bulgarian border. Visit Vidin, Belogradchik and Bucharest, the capital and largest city in Romania. Disembark for your journey home or continue with an optional land extension to Veliko Tarnovo, the ancient capital of Bulgaria, before arriving in Plovdiv. Conclude your journey in Istanbul, a truly exotic and fascinating cultural crossroads.

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Daily Programme DAY 1, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – EMBARKATION.

breached, now home to a hotel, museum and

stunning landscape of unusual rock formations.

Meet your fellow travellers at the Welcome Dinner

artists’ studios. Guests will also see the Old Town

Continue on to the Baba Vida Fortress, the only

as the ship cruises past Budapest’s illuminated

District and Danube Park. (B,L,D)

entirely preserved medieval castle in the country.

riverfront. (D)

DAY 4, BELGRADE. Wake up in Belgrade, the

Standing guard over the Danube at the Bulgarian

DAY 2, MOHÁCS – PÉCS – VILLÁNY.

capital of Serbia, and enjoy a panoramic tour of

frontier town of Vidin, this massive medieval castle

Arrive in Mohács around breakfast time and depart

the city, that includes the Kalemegdan Fortress

has thick walls and four imposing towers, a stark

for your excursion to Pécs, the 2010 European

and the Serbian Orthodox Temple of St. Sava.

contrast to the peaceful park that surrounds it.

Union Cultural Capital. Founded more than 2,000

As an alternative, take the “Tito’s Memorial” tour,

Inside, you’ll be treated to a fascinating historical

years ago by the Romans, Pécs was an important

which includes a visit to the House of Flowers

re-enactment. The ship departs early afternoon.

cultural base during many centuries of Ottoman

where the tomb of revolutionary Josip Broz Tito is

(B,L,D)

rule. You will see St. Peter’s Basilica, the city’s

located. You will also see some of the many gifts

DAY 7, GIURGIU – BUCHAREST, ROMANIA –

main Catholic cathedral, as well as the restored

Tito received during his presidency. After your tour,

ROUSSE, BULGARIA. Enjoy a full day excursion to

Synagogue, before returning to the ship in Mohács.

enjoy free time in the city centre to stroll along

Bucharest, the “Paris of the East.” Begin your day

After lunch, enjoy a wine-tasting excursion to

Prince Michael Street, the city’s main shopping

with a city tour that features a visit to the Open Air

sample aromatic, spicy wines from the vineyards

area. (B,L,D)

Museum, dedicated to preserving the traditional

of Villány. (B,L,D)

DAY 5, CRUISING THROUGH THE IRON GATES.

architecture of rural Romania. After lunch, guests

DAY 3, VUKOVAR, CROATIA – NOVI SAD,

Today, take a full day of cruising through one of

SERBIA. This morning, enjoy a “Yugoslav Civil

Europe’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders, the

War” tour of Vukovar that will show you the

Iron Gates. Here the Danube narrows as it winds

Ovcara Memorial, the monumental cross that

through a series of magnificent gorges between

serves as a memorial to those who lost their lives

Serbia and Romania. The banks of the river along

during Croatia’s struggle for independence. You

this natural border are lined with sheer-faced

DAY 8, ROUSSE – DISEMBARKATION

may also choose to take a wine tasting excursion

rocks that stretch high overhead, a sight that will

Disembark the ship in Rousse. (B)

to Ilok instead. Enjoy lunch on board as you cruise

be an unforgettable highlight of your Black Sea

to Novi Sad, Serbia, one of Europe’s greatest

adventure. (B,L,D)

historical treasures. On your afternoon walking

DAY 6, VIDIN. Your time in Vidin begins with

tour of the city, you will see the Petrovaradin

a visit to Belogradchik, a beautifully restored

fortress, a mighty stronghold no enemy has ever

castle dating back to the Dark Ages, located in a

will have a choice between free time in the newly renovated Lipscani district, the historical city centre of Bucharest, or a guided tour of the Palace of the Parliament. Return to the ship afterward and enjoy a free evening.

Departure dates and prices Date

Embark City

Ship Name

Cruise Fare

13 Apr 15

Budapest

AmaPrima

£1,612

20 Apr 15

Rousse

AmaPrima

£1,727

11 May 15

Budapest

AmaPrima

£1,957

18 May 15

Rousse

AmaPrima

£1,957

08 Jun 15

Budapest

AmaPrima

£1,957

15 Jun 15

Rousse

AmaPrima

£1,899

06 Jul 15

Budapest

AmaPrima

£1,899

13 Jul 15

Rousse

AmaPrima

£1,899

03 Aug 15

Budapest

AmaPrima

£1,899

10 Aug 15

Rousse

AmaPrima

£1,899

31 Aug 15

Budapest

AmaPrima

£2,015

07 Sep 15

Rousse

AmaPrima

£2,072

28 Sep 15

Budapest

AmaPrima

£2,072

05 Oct 15

Rousse

AmaPrima

£2,072

26 Oct 15

Budapest

AmaPrima

£1,784

02 Nov 15

Rousse

AmaPrima

£1,727

OPTIONAL 2 NIGHTS IN VIENNA AND/OR 1 NIGHT IN BULGARIA PLUS 3 NIGHTS IN ISTANBUL Spend an optional 2 night stay in Vienna. Add an optional 1 night in Bulgaria plus a 3 night stay in Istanbul where you can explore its rich history and landscapes. Inclusive of transfers.

Vienna from £305pp Bulgaria & Istanbul from £610pp

Port charges: Additional £102 per person.

Cruise prices are per person in a Cat. E, deluxe outside stateroom with window.

From ourTravelogue

The amazing rock sculpture of Decebalus upon the banks of the Iron Gates is is about 40 meters tall (the tallest rock sculpture in Europe). It took 10 years to build and took twelve sculptors worked on it.

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The Enchanting Rhine 7 night Amsterdam to Basel cruise (or reverse) & optional 2 nights in Lucerne plus 2 nights in Zurich

We can package your cruise with flights, rail, pre/post hotel stays and transfers.

Please call for details.

Begin in the legendary city of Amsterdam, with its myriad canals and distinctive architecture. Visit the majestic Gothic cathedral in Cologne, the German university town of Heidelberg and medieval Strasbourg. Conclude your journey with an optional visit to Switzerland’s snow-capped vistas, with a scenic lake cruise and souvenir shopping in two cosmopolitan cities, Lucerne and Zurich.

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Daily Programme

Departure dates and prices

DAY 1, AMSTERDAM – EMBARKATION.

DAY 5, SPEYER – HEIDELBERG. Speyer, one

Date

Embark City

Ship Name

Arrive in Amsterdam and board your luxurious

of Germany’s oldest cities, is known for its

26 Mar 15

Amsterdam

AmaCello

£1,439

river cruise ship. Meet your fellow travellers

cathedral, numerous churches and the medieval

30 Mar 15

Amsterdam

AmaCerto

£1,496

tonight at the Welcome Dinner. (D)

Altpörtel (Old Gate). You may choose between a

06 Apr 15

Basel

AmaCerto

£1,554

DAY 2, AMSTERDAM. After breakfast, your tour

city tour of Speyer or a half-day excursion to the

09 Apr 15

Amsterdam

AmaCello

£1,612

historic university town of Heidelberg, where you

13 Apr 15

Amsterdam

AmaCerto

£1,612

will visit the red-walled castle with its Great Vat

16 Apr 15

Basel

AmaCello

£1,669

(a 49,000-gallon wine cask) and enjoy beautiful

20 Apr 15

Basel

AmaCerto

£1,727

views of the Neckar Valley and city below. (B,L,D)

22 Apr 15

Amsterdam

AmaSerena

£1,784

DAY 6, STRASBOURG, FRANCE.

29 Apr 15

Basel

AmaSerena

£1,842

Capital city of France’s Alsace region, Strasbourg

07 May 15

Amsterdam

AmaCello

£1,899

is situated on the Rhine at the German border.

13 May 15

Amsterdam

AmaSonata

£1,957

After arriving this morning, enjoy a panoramic

14 May 15

Basel

AmaCello

£1,957

city tour that will take you past the Orangery,

20 May 15

Basel

AmaSonata

£1,957

the town’s oldest park, the European Parliament

21 May 15

Amsterdam

AmaCello

£1,957

and the Place de la Republique. Afterwards, take

27 May 15

Amsterdam

AmaSonata

£1,957

a walking tour of the lovely “La Petite France”

03 Jun 15

Basel

AmaSonata

£1,957

neighbourhood, where you will see the Gothic

04 Jun 15

Amsterdam

AmaCello

£1,957

cathedral with its famous astronomical clock. The

08 Jun 15

Amsterdam

AmaCerto

£1,957

remainder of the day is yours to spend as you

15 Jun 15

Basel

AmaCerto

£1,899

wish. (B,L,D)

22 Jun 15

Amsterdam

AmaCerto

£1,899

DAY 7, BREISACH, GERMANY. You have two

25 Jun 15

Basel

AmaCello

£1,899

exciting excursions to choose from today. The

29 Jun 15

Basel

AmaCerto

£1,899

first is a walking tour of Riquewihr, a picturesque

02 Jul 15

Amsterdam

AmaCello

£1,899

town renowned for its historic architecture. A

06 Jul 15

Amsterdam

AmaCerto

£1,899

second option is a walking tour of the beautiful

13 Jul 15

Basel

AmaCerto

£1,899

town of Breisach and Freiburg, where you will

20 Jul 15

Amsterdam

AmaCerto

£1,899

visit the historical city centre and Freiburg’s

23 Jul 15

Basel

AmaCello

£1,899

Münster, a Gothic cathedral constructed of red

27 Jul 15

Basel

AmaCerto

£1,899

sandstone. (B,L,D)

30 Jul 15

Amsterdam

AmaCello

£1,899

DAY 8, BASEL– DISEMBARKATION Your

03 Aug 15

Amsterdam

AmaCerto

£1,899

cruise comes to an end as you prepare for your

10 Aug 15

Basel

AmaCerto

£1,899

homeward journey. (B)

20 Aug 15

Basel

AmaCello

£1,957

27 Aug 15

Amsterdam

AmaCello

£2,015

of Amsterdam begins with a scenic canal cruise.

See the tall narrow homes lining the water, the Skinny Bridge, and the house where Anne Frank and her family lived in hiding during WWII. Later, enjoy a panoramic city tour and a photo stop at a windmill. You’ll have some free time to explore on your own before returning to the ship. The ship departs this afternoon, en route to Germany.

(B,L,D) DAY 3, COLOGNE, GERMANY – KOBLENZ. Your guided tour of Cologne this morning includes the Old Town, Cathedral Square and the city’s majestic Gothic cathedral. Afterwards, you’ll have free time to visit some of the local shops or have a coffee at a quaint café.

DAY 4, RÜDESHEIM. This morning, cruise through the picturesque Rhine Gorge, with its many castles and fortress ruins and the legendary Lorelei Rock. Arrive in Rüdesheim, where you will enjoy an afternoon wine tasting with a local vintner. You’ll have free time to explore the Drosselgasse, the town’s most famous and charming street, a narrow passage lined with shops and wine taverns. This evening, visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, home to a remarkable collection of old robotic and self-playing musical instruments. The ship sails overnight. (B,L,D)

From ourTravelogue

The Heidelberg ‘Tun’ is the biggest wine barrel in the world and holds 49,000 gallons of wine. It was built in 1751 and sits within Heidelberg’s famous castle.

OPTIONAL 2 NIGHTS IN LUCERNE, PLUS 2 NIGHTS IN ZURICH Spend an optional two nights in Lucerne, a beautiful small city in the heartland of Switzerland. Plus two nights in Zurich where you can explore its cobbled streets, elegant boutiques and famous Swiss chocolate factories. Inclusive of transfers.

From £705pp

Cruise Fare

03 Sep 15

Basel

AmaCello

£2,072

14 Sep 15

Amsterdam

AmaCerto

£2,072 £2,072

17 Sep 15

Basel

AmaCello

21 Sep 15

Basel

AmaCerto

£2,072

24 Sep 15

Amsterdam

AmaCello

£2,072

28 Sep 15

Amsterdam

AmaCerto

£2,072

05 Oct 15

Basel

AmaCerto

£2,072

12 Oct 15

Amsterdam

AmaCerto

£2,015

15 Oct 15

Basel

AmaCello

£1,899

19 Oct 15*

Basel

AmaCerto

£1,842

22 Oct 15

Amsterdam

AmaCello

£1,784

26 Oct 15

Amsterdam

AmaCerto

£1,784

29 Oct 15

Basel

AmaCello

£1,727

02 Nov 15

Basel

AmaCerto

£1,727

04 Nov 15

Amsterdam

AmaSerena

£1,669

09 Nov 15

Amsterdam

AmaCerto

£1,612

11 Nov 15

Basel

AmaSerena

£1,612

12 Nov 15

Basel

AmaCello

£1,612

16 Nov 15*

Basel

AmaCerto

£1,612

18 Nov 15‡

Amsterdam

AmaSerena

£1,612

* “In Celebration of Wine” Cruise ‡ Jewish Heritage Cruise Visit www.AmaWaterways.co.uk for detailed itineraries.

Port charges: Additional £102 per person.

Cruise prices are per person in a Cat. E, deluxe outside stateroom with window.

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Europe’s Rivers & Castles 7 night Luxembourg to Nuremberg cruise (or reverse) & optional 3 nights in paris and/or 2 nights in prague

We can package your cruise with flights, rail, pre/post hotel stays and transfers.

Please call for details.

Begin with an optional stay in magical Paris, board a high-speed train to Luxembourg and embark upon your luxurious river cruise ship. Visit Trier, Germany’s oldest city and continue past the steeply terraced vineyards of the Mosel River Valley. Explore the fairy tale towns of Bernkastel and Cochem and sample locally grown wines along the most beautiful stretch of the Rhine, notable for its many hilltop castles. Along the Main, stop at the medieval towns of Miltenberg, Wertheim and Bamberg before cruising through the Main-Danube Canal to Nuremberg.

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Daily Programme DAY 1, LUXEMBOURG – EMBARKATION. Gather

Lorelei Rock. We arrive in Rüdesheim this

gardens, a designated UNESCO World Heritage

on board for a Welcome Dinner. The ship

evening and visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical

Site and one of Europe’s best examples of

departs very late tonight for Germany. (D)

Instrument Museum. The ship moors overnight in

Baroque architecture. This afternoon, you

DAY 2, TRIER, GERMANY – BERNKASTEL.

Rüdesheim. (B,L,D)

may take an optional excursion to medieval

After breakfast, a guided walking tour of Trier,

DAY 4, MAINZ – HEIDELBERG. This morning,

Rothenburg for a walking tour and free time to

Germany’s oldest city, will introduce you to its

depart Rüdesheim and cruise to beautiful Mainz,

explore on your own. A famous shop completely

rich Roman past. You will see Trier Cathedral,

arriving after lunch. Your guided walking tour

dedicated to Christmas is located here, offering

the Basilica of Constantine and the Porta Nigra

includes a visit to the Gutenberg Museum, home

handmade ornaments, nutcrackers and other

gate that dates back to 179 A.D. Continue on to

to two copies of the world’s first printed

seasonal wares. If you prefer to relax in the

Bernkastel, strategically located in the middle

Bible as well as centuries-old manuscripts and

afternoon, choose to remain on board

of the Mosel Valley’s wine-producing region, an

printing presses. Alternatively, travel by coach to

as the ship cruises to Kitzingen. This evening, the

area that’s been cultivating wine for over 500

Heidelberg, Germany’s oldest university town.

town’s Historic Court Council and honorary Wine

years. A guided walking tour through the old

You will visit the red-walled castle perched high

Queen will escort you to Germany’s oldest wine

town centre this afternoon will take you past

above the city, and see its Great Vat

cellar to sample regional wines. Later tonight,

many medieval and Renaissance buildings. You

(a 49,000-gallon wine cask), and also enjoy

the ship sails towards Bamberg. (B,L,D)

will also enjoy a winery visit and sample several

gorgeous views of the Neckar Valley below.

DAY 7, BAMBERG. After arriving this afternoon

regional vintages. Your ship departs later this

Later this afternoon, the ship departs Mainz and

in Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site,

evening and cruises overnight. (B,L,D)

cruises overnight to Wertheim. (B,L,D)

you’ll have a guided walking tour of this

DAY 3, COCHEM – KOBLENZ – RHINE

DAY 5, WERTHEIM. Welcome to Wertheim,

enchanting medieval gem. Admire the town’s

RIVER GORGE – RÜDESHEIM. Today, enjoy a

a quaint German town known for its intricate

breathtaking cathedral, the Old Town Hall that

guided tour of Cochem that takes you to the

glassworks and charming medieval

straddles the river, and the serpentine streets

spectacular hilltop Reichsburg Castle, offering

architecture. Enjoy a guided tour of the city

lined with lovely houses and gracious mansions.

fantastic views of the river valley below. Or, opt

followed by free time to explore on your own

You may also sample some of Bamberg’s

to take a walking tour of Koblenz and explore

afterwards. Reboard your ship this evening and

famous smoked beer. This evening, we cruise

its charming town square and quaint shops.

cruise overnight to Würzburg. (B,L,D)

to Nuremberg. (B,L,D)

Return to the ship for a scenic afternoon cruise

DAY 6, WÜRZBURG – KITZINGEN. Head off

DAY 8, NUREMBERG – DISEMBARKATION.

along the most beautiful stretch of the Rhine,

on a guided tour of Würzburg’s major sights

Your cruise comes to an end as you prepare for

with castle ruins, fortresses and the legendary

this morning, or visit the Residenz Palace and

your homeward journey. (B)

Departure dates and prices Date

Embark City

Ship Name

Cruise Fare

19 May 15

Nuremberg

AmaDolce

£1,957

26 May 15

Luxembourg

AmaDolce

£1,957

23 Jun 15

Nuremberg

AmaLyra

£1,899

30 Jun 15

Luxembourg

AmaLyra

£1,899

28 Jul 15

Nuremberg

AmaDolce

£1,899

04 Aug 15

Luxembourg

AmaDolce

£1,899

25 Aug 15

Nuremberg

AmaDolce

£2,015

01 Sep 15

Luxembourg

AmaDolce

£2,072

29 Sep 15

Nuremberg

AmaLyra

£2,072

06 Oct 15

Luxembourg

AmaLyra

£2,015

27 Oct 15

Nuremberg

AmaLyra

£1,784

03 Nov 15

Luxembourg

AmaLyra

£1,669

OPTIONAL 3 NIGHTS IN PARIS AND/OR 2 NIGHTS IN PRAGUE Create a 9, 10 or 12 night land and cruise package with optional stays pre and post-cruise with three nights in Paris - one of the most beautiful and vibrant cities in Europe, and/or two nights in the charming city of Prague. Inclusive of transfers.

Paris from £545pp Prague from £315pp

Port charges: Additional £102 per person.

Cruise prices are per person in a Cat. E, deluxe outside stateroom with window.

From ourTravelogue

Cochem Castle as we see it today is not the castle that originally stood there. The orginal was destroyed by French King Louis XIV by his troops in1689 during the course of the Nine Years’ War.

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Magnificent Europe 14 night cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest (or reverse)

We can package your cruise with flights, rail, pre/post hotel stays and transfers.

Please call for details.

Follow the route of emperors and kings on a magnificent journey along three great rivers and through five fascinating countries. From Amsterdam travel on the Rhine river to Cologne, then continue cruising along the beautiful Rhine Gorge and then through the Main-Danube Canal – an engineering masterpiece – as you traverse Europe’s Continental Divide.

Discover the culture and traditions of such grand old capitals as Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest and admire Europe’s loveliest countryside, filled with ancient abbeys and fairytale castles.

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Daily Programme DAY 1, AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS –

DAY 5, MILTENBERG – WERTHEIM. Arrive in

Or choose to join the WWII tour that visits the

EMBARKATION. Meet your fellow travellers on

Miltenberg and head off on a walking tour of this

Zeppelin Field and the Justice Palace courtroom

board at the Welcome Dinner. (D)

delightful old town. During lunch today, the ship will

(when available) where the War Crimes Tribunal

DAY 2, AMSTERDAM. After breakfast, admire the

cruise to Freudenberg where a coach will take you

sat in 1946. After lunch, the ship passes through the

city on a guided canal boat tour. Later, enjoy a

to Wertheim for a walking tour to see the historic

Main Danube Canal and across Europe’s Continental

panoramic city tour of Amsterdam’s most iconic

city centre and some free time to explore on your

Divide. (B,L,D)

sights, followed by free time to explore on your own.

own. Rejoin the ship and cruise overnight en route

The ship departs early this afternoon and cruises

to Würzburg. (B,L,D)

overnight to Germany. (B,L,D)

DAY 6, WÜRZBURG – KITZINGEN. This morning’s

DAY 3, COLOGNE, GERMANY – KOBLENZ. This

guided tour of Würzburg will show you all of

DAY 9, REGENSBURG. A guided morning tour will show you the city’s architectural highlights, including

morning, arrive in Cologne for a guided walking tour

the city’s major sights, or you may prefer to visit

through the old part of the city and visit its medieval

the Residenz Palace and gardens, a designated

Gothic cathedral. After lunch the ship will depart

UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ship arrives

for Koblenz, one of Germany’s oldest and most

this evening in Kitzingen, where you may enjoy

beautiful towns. Feel free to go ashore and enjoy

an evening walk and wine tasting at Germany’s

an evening walk with your Cruise Manager. The ship

oldest wine cellar. Late tonight, the ship departs for

moors overnight in Koblenz. (B,L,D)

Bamberg. (B,L,D)

DAY 4, RÜDESHEIM. Cruise through the spectacular

DAY 7, BAMBERG. Arrive this afternoon in

the Old Town Hall and ancient Roman gates. You may also join an optional excursion to Weltenberg Abbey, traveling via the dramatic Danube Gorge (seasonal availability). The ship departs this evening for Austria. (B,L,D) DAY 10, PASSAU, AUSTRIA – LINZ. Arrive in picturesque Passau. On your guided walking tour, you will see the old city fortifications and St. Stephan’s Cathedral. Alternatively, join an optional excursion to Salzburg, Mozart’s birthplace and the setting for “The

Rhine Gorge this morning, the most beautiful stretch

enchanting Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage

of the river with vineyards, castles and picturesque

Site. Disembark for a guided walking tour of this

hamlets. After lunch, arrive in the winemaking town

medieval gem and see its cathedral, Old Town

of Rüdesheim and take a mini train to Siegfried’s

Hall and elegant old mansions. We will also stop

Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum to see its

to sample some of Bamberg’s famous smoked

incredible collection. Explore the Drosselgasse, a

beer. This evening, we continue cruising towards

DAY 11, MELK – DÜRNSTEIN. We reach the lovely

narrow alley lined with shops and wine taverns,

Nuremberg. (B,L,D)

Wachau Valley early this morning. A guided tour

as well as other sights during your free time. Or,

DAY 8, NUREMBERG. This morning, take a

takes you to Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey,

take a Gondola Ride above the town to see the

“Medieval Nuremberg” tour and see the city’s

a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Europe’s

Niederwalddenkmal Statue. (B,L,D)

900 year old ramparts and the Imperial Castle.

largest and most revered monasteries. After lunch,

Sound of Music.” Those opting for the Passau walking tour will return to the ship and enjoy a scenic journey to Linz, Austria. We arrive in Linz this evening and depart around midnight. (B,L,D)

enjoy a scenic cruise to Dürnstein, where you will see the blue Stiftskirche and the hilltop castle ruins where Richard the Lionheart was once imprisoned. You will

Departure dates and prices

also enjoy a wine tasting. The ship moors in Dürnstein until the early hours of the morning. (B,L,D)

Date

Embark City

Ship Name

Cruise Fare

06 May 15

Amsterdam

AmaSerena

£3,684

11 May 15

Amsterdam

AmaCerto

£3,799

25 May 15

Budapest

AmaCerto

£3,799

10 Jun 15

Amsterdam

AmaSonata

£3,684

the historic city on your own. As an alternative,

01 Jul 15

Budapest

AmaSerena

£3,684

join an optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace.

15 Jul 15

Amsterdam

AmaSerena

£3,684

Tonight, enjoy more of Vienna on your own or

17 Aug 15

Amsterdam

AmaCerto

£3,684

attend an optional Mozart and Strauss concert. The

31 Aug 15

Budapest

AmaCerto

£3,915

ship moors overnight. (B,L,D)

16 Sep 15

Budapest

AmaSonata

£4,030

30 Sep 15

Amsterdam

AmaSonata

£4,030

21 Oct 15

Budapest

AmaSerena

£3,569

21 Dec 15«

Budapest

AmaPrima

£3,224

DAY 12, VIENNA. The ship docks in Vienna this morning. Your panoramic city tour includes such sights as the Opera House, the Ringstrasse and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The afternoon is free to explore

DAY 13, VIENNA – BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. Enjoy a morning of scenic cruising to Bratislava.You will have a choice of two tours, a “Communist History” tour or a walking tour of the city’s major sights.

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The rest of the afternoon is free to shop or explore

Port charges: Additional £204 per person.

on your own. This evening there is a live music

Cruise prices are per person in a Cat. E, deluxe outside stateroom with window.

performance on board the ship. We depart late

New Year’s Cruise; visit www.AmaWaterways.co.uk for detailed itinerary.

tonight for Budapest. (B,L,D) DAY 14, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. This morning, your sightseeing tour takes you to historic Buda Castle. Your tour also includes the Fisherman’s

From ourTravelogue

Cologne Cathedral was the tallest building in the world between 1880 and 1884. Its two huge spires give it the largest façade of any church in the world.

Bastion, the Royal Palace and St. Stephen’s Basilica.

Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner before a special “Illuminations Cruise” past the city’s glittering river front. The ship moors overnight in Budapest.

DAY 15, DEPART BUDAPEST. Your cruise comes to an end as you prepare for your homeward journey. (B)

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Ultimate River Cruise 14 night river cruise from Luxembourg to Budapest and optional 3 nights in Paris and/or 2 nights in Budapest

We can package your cruise with flights, rail, pre/post hotel stays and transfers.

Please call for details.

Combine the highlights of Europe’s most legendary rivers on a voyage through five countries, including Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Luxembourg. Embark upon your cruise, visiting grand old European capitals - Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna - along the way. Discover medieval towns along the Main River, cruise the most beautiful portion of the Rhine, and see the lush Mosel River Valley, famous for its fairy tale castles and hillside vineyards. Conclude your holiday with an optional two nights in enchanting Budapest.

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Daily Programme DAY 1, LUXEMBOURG – EMBARKATION. Board

town, where you will visit the red walled castle

you will meet new passengers arriving from

your luxurious ship in Luxemburg. Tonight, gather

and see its Great Vat (a 49,000-gallon wine cask).

Prague. (B,L,D)

on board for a Welcome Dinner. (D)

(B,L,D)

DAY 9, NUREMBERG – CONTINENTAL DIVIDE.

DAY 2, TRIER – BERNKASTEL. After breakfast, a

DAY 5, WERTHEIM. Arrives in Wertheim, where

Today’s “Medieval Nuremberg” tour will give you

guided walking tour of Trier, Germany’s oldest city,

you will have a guided walking tour of the medieval

a fascinating overview of this ancient city. You

will introduce you to its rich Roman past. Continue

town centre and free time to explore on your own.

will see the 900 year old ramparts of the Imperial

on to Bernkastel, strategically located in the middle

(B,L,D)

Castle that surround the historic city centre, as

of the Mosel wine producing region, an area that’s

DAY 6, WÜRZBURG – KITZINGEN. This morning,

well as the house where artist Albrecht Dürer once

been cultivating wine for over 500 years. A guided

take a guided tour of Würzburg or visit the

resided. Another sightseeing option is the “World

walking tour through the old town centre this

Residenz Palace, a designated UNESCO World

War II” tour that focuses on the city during the

afternoon will take you past many medieval and

Heritage Site. This afternoon, you may take an

time of the Third Reich. You will visit the Zeppelin

Renaissance buildings. You will also enjoy a winery

optional excursion to Rothenburg for a walking

Field where Hitler held his Nazi rallies, as well as

visit and sample several regional vintages. (B,L,D)

tour and free time to explore on your own. A

the Coliseum and the Justice Palace courtroom

DAY 3, COCHEM – KOBLENZ – RHINE RIVER

famous shop completely dedicated to Christmas

where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946 (when

GORGE – RÜDESHEIM. Enjoy a guided tour of

is located here, offering handmade ornaments

available). (B,L,D)

Cochem that takes you to the spectacular hilltop

and other seasonal wares. If you prefer to relax in

DAY 10 REGENSBURG. This morning’s scenic

Reichsburg Castle, offering fantastic views of the

the afternoon, choose to remain on board as the

cruising takes you through the final stretch of the

river valley below. Or, opt to take a walking tour

ship cruises to Kitzingen. This evening, the town’s

Main-Danube Canal and arrives in Regensburg.

of Koblenz and explore its charming town square

Historic Court Council and honorary Wine Queen

A guided walking tour will show you the city’s

and quaint shops. Return to the ship for a scenic

will escort you to Germany’s oldest wine cellar to

architectural highlights, including the Old Town

afternoon cruise along the most beautiful stretch

sample regional wines. (B,L,D)

Hall and the Porta Praetoria. In the afternoon, you

of the Rhine. We arrive in Rüdesheim this evening

DAY 7, BAMBERG. Arrive in Bamberg, a UNESCO

are free to join an optional excursion to beautiful

and visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument

World Heritage Site. Admire the town’s cathedral

Weltenburg Abbey (seasonal availability). (B,L,D)

Museum. (B,L,D)

and the Old Town Hall. You may also sample some of Bamberg’s famous smoked beer. (B,L,D)

DAY 11, PASSAU – LINZ, AUSTRIA. Arrive in

DAY 4, MAINZ – HEIDELBERG. The ship departs Rüdesheim this morning and cruises to beautiful

DAY 8, NUREMBERG, GERMANY – MUNICH. You

a Passau walking tour or an optional excursion to

Mainz. Your guided walking tour includes a visit to

will travel by train from Nuremberg to Munich, Your

Salzburg. In Passau, you will walk the streets of

the Gutenberg Museum, home to two copies of the

guide will offer suggestions on what to see during

the Old Town past the old city fortifications and

world’s first printed Bible. Alternatively, travel by

your free time in town and will take you to lunch in

St. Stephan’s Cathedral, home to the largest pipe

coach to Heidelberg, Germany’s oldest university

a local restaurant. Back on board the ship tonight,

organ in the world. If you choose the optional

Passau. You have your choice of two tours today,

Salzburg excursion, you will have a walking tour

Departure dates and prices

of the historic centre famous for the birthplace of Mozart. Enjoy free time on your own before

Date

Embark City

Ship Name

Cruise Fare

12 May 15

Budapest

AmaDolce

£3,856

dinner, you may wish to take a walk through this

26 May 15

Luxembourg

AmaDolce

£3,856

delightful town, Austria’s third largest city. (B,L,D)

16 Jun 15

Budapest

AmaLyra

£3,741

DAY 12, MELK – VIENNA. Cruise through the

30 Jun 15

Luxembourg

AmaLyra

£3,741

Wachau Valley. Your guided tour takes you to

21 Jul 15

Budapest

AmaDolce

£3,741

Melk’s 900 year old Benedictine Abbey. Return to

04 Aug 15

Luxembourg

AmaDolce

£3,741

the ship for lunch. Arrive in Vienna and explore this

18 Aug 15

Budapest

AmaDolce

£3,914

magnificent capital on your own, or enjoy an optional

01 Sep 15

Luxembourg

AmaDolce

£4,087

evening Mozart and Strauss concert. (B,L,D)

22 Sep 15

Budapest

AmaLyra

£4,087

DAY 13, VIENNA. Savour Vienna on a guided city

06 Oct 15

Luxembourg

AmaLyra

£3,914

tour that includes the world famous Opera House,

20 Oct 15

Budapest

AmaLyra

£3,569

the Ringstrasse, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and more.

03 Nov 15

Luxembourg

AmaLyra

£3,223

The tour is followed by free time in the city centre

Port charges: Additional £204 per person.

Cruise prices are per person in a Cat. E, deluxe outside stateroom with window.

returning to the ship, now docked in Linz. After

Alternatively, join an optional tour to the imperial Schönbrunn Palace. (B,L,D) DAY 14, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. This morning’s

OPTIONAL 3 NIGHTS IN PARIS & 2 NIGHTS IN BUDAPEST

sightseeing tour takes you to historic Buda Castle,

Create a 9, 10 or 12 night land and cruise package with optional stays pre and post cruise with 3 nights in Paris and/or 2 nights in Budapest

Heroes’ Square and more. After dinner, the ship will

Paris from £545pp Budapest from £305pp

where you can enjoy a splendid view overlooking the twin cities of Buda and Pest. Your tour also features the Royal Palace, St. Stephen’s Basilica, sail a special “Illuminations Cruise” past the city’s glittering riverfront. (B,L,D) DAY 15, BUDAPEST – DISEMBARKATION. Your cruise comes to an end as you prepare for your homeward journey. (B)

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Grand Danube Cruise 14 night Vilshofen to Rousse cruise (or reverse) and optional 3 nights in Prague and/or 3 nights in Istanbul plus 1 night in Bulgaria

We can package your cruise with flights, rail, pre/post hotel stays and transfers.

Please call for details.

Framed by rolling hillsides, well-tended vineyards and medieval castles, the Danube has been an inspiration for generations of Europeans. Experience its magic yourself, beginning with an optional three night stay in Prague before embarking upon your river cruise. Savour Wachau Valley wine, embrace the elegance and history of Vienna and Budapest, and traverse the legendary passage known as the Iron Gates. Disembark in Rousse, Bulgaria.

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Daily Programme DAY 1. EMBARKATION – VILSHOFEN. Board your

take a coach into Dürnstein. On your walking tour of

DAY 8, BUDAPEST. After breakfast this morning,

luxurious ship and join your fellow travellers at

this picturesque old town, you’ll see the magnificent

take an excursion to Puszta, the vast Hungarian plain

a private “Oktoberfest” celebration in Vilshofen,

blue façade of the local abbey church and the ruins

that stretches to the eastern border of the country.

with traditional beers and Bavarian folk music and

of a castle where Richard the Lionheart was once

This area is home to Hungarian cowboys who still

dancing. Later, enjoy a festive Welcome Dinner

imprisoned. Tonight, after dinner on board, enjoy

wear traditional dress and practice the skills of their

aboard the ship. (D)

wine tasting at a local winery. (B,L,D)

Magyar ancestors. After touring a typical csarda

DAY 2, VILSHOFEN – PASSAU. This morning you are

DAY 5, VIENNA. During your morning tour of

(farm), you will see an amazing performance of

free to explore Vilshofen’s beautiful old town before

Vienna, you will see many of the city’s iconic sights

Hungarian horsemanship. You’ll also enjoy warm

cruising to Passau. This afternoon you will have a

including the famous Opera House and St. Stephen’s

Hungarian hospitality and a traditional lunch. (B,L,D)

walking tour of this 2,000 year old city, noted for

Cathedral. The afternoon is free to stroll through

DAY 9, MOHÁCS – PÉCS – VILLANY. Arrive in

its Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St.

the city centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or

Mohács and depart for your excursion to Pécs,

Stephan’s Cathedral. (B,L,D)

take an optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace.

founded more than 2,000 years ago by the

DAY 3, LINZ, AUSTRIA. Enjoy a walking tour of the

This evening, you will have the unique opportunity

Romans. You will see St. Peter’s Basilica, the city’s

city. Later, you will have a choice of three different

to attend an optional Mozart and Strauss concert.

main Catholic cathedral, as well as the restored

excursions. The first option is a visit to the Austrian

(B,L,D)

Synagogue, before returning to the ship in Mohács.

Lake District, the scenic Salzkammergut region, a

DAY 6, BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. Enjoy a scenic

After lunch, enjoy a wine tasting excursion to the

UNESCO World Heritage Site. The second option is

morning cruise to Bratislava, where you will have a

vineyards of Villány. (B,L,D)

an excursion to the Czech town of Cesky Krumlov,

walking tour that includes the Old Town Hall, Mirbach

DAY 10, VUKOVAR, CROATIA – NOVI SAD, SERBIA.

a wonderfully preserved medieval town. The third

Palace and St. Martin’s Cathedral. The remainder of

This morning, your “Yugoslav Civil War” tour of

choice is an excursion to Salzburg, where you will

your visit is free to explore on your own. (B,L,D)

Vukovar will show you the Ovcara Memorial, the

take a walking tour of the historic centre made

DAY 7 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Your sightseeing tour

monumental cross that serves as a memorial to

famous by the “Sound of Music.” (B,L,D)

of Budapest takes you to the historic Buda Castle,

those who lost their lives during Croatia’s struggle

DAY 4, MELK – KREMS. Cruise through the narrow

Your tour also features the Fisherman’s Bastion,

for independence. You may also choose a wine

Strudengau this morning en route to Melk. A guided

the Royal Palace, St. Stephen’s Basilica and Heroes’

tasting excursion to the town of Ilok instead. Enjoy

tour will take you through Melk’s magnificent

Square. The afternoon is free for you to explore on

lunch on board as you cruise to Novi Sad, Serbia.

Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe’s most famous

your own. After dinner this evening the ship will sail a

On your afternoon walking tour of the city, you will

monastic sites. From here, continue cruising the

special “Illuminations Cruise” past the glittering river

see the Petrovaradin fortress, now home to a hotel,

beautiful Wachau Valley to Krems, where you will

front of Budapest. (B,L,D)

museum and artists’ studios. (B,L,D) DAY 11, BELGRADE. Enjoy a tour of the city that

Departure dates and prices

includes the Kalemegdan Fortress and the Serbian Orthodox Temple of St. Sava. As an alternative, take

Date

Embark City

Ship Name

Cruise Fare

06 Apr 15

Vilshofen

AmaPrima

£3,108

the “Tito’s Memorial” tour, which includes a visit to the House of Flowers where the tomb of Josip Tito is located. After your tour, you will have free time in the

20 Apr 15

Rousse

AmaPrima

£3,511

04 May 15

Vilshofen

AmaPrima

£3,799

city centre to stroll along Prince Michael Street, the

18 May 15

Rousse

AmaPrima

£3,856

city’s main shopping area. (B,L,D)

01 Jun 15

Vilshofen

AmaPrima

£3,856

15 Jun 15

Rousse

AmaPrima

£3,741

DAY 12, CRUISING THROUGH THE IRON GATES.

29 Jun 15

Vilshofen

AmaPrima

£3,741

13 Jul 15

Rousse

AmaPrima

£3,741

27 Jul 15

Vilshofen

AmaPrima

£3,741

between Serbia and Romania. (B,L,D) DAY 13, VIDIN. Visit Belogradchik, a beautifully

Cruise the Iron Gates where the Danube narrows, winding through a series of magnificent gorges

10 Aug 15

Rousse

AmaPrima

£3,799

24 Aug 15

Vilshofen

AmaPrima

£3,914

07 Sep 15

Rousse

AmaPrima

£4,087

21 Sep 15

Vilshofen

AmaPrima

£4,087

05 Oct 15

Rousse

AmaPrima

£3,972

entirely preserved medieval castle in the country.

19 Oct 15

Vilshofen

AmaPrima

£3,569

This massive medieval castle has thick walls and four

02 Nov 15*

Rousse

AmaPrima

£3,281

imposing towers, a stark contrast to the peaceful

* The latter part of this cruise is a Wine Cruise

Port charges: Additional £204 per person.

Cruise prices are per person in a Cat. E, deluxe outside stateroom with window.

restored castle dating back to the Dark Ages.

Continue on to the Baba Vida Fortress, the only

park that surrounds it. Inside, you’ll be treated to a fascinating historical re-enactment. (B,L,D) DAY 14, GIURGIU – BUCHAREST, ROMANIA – ROUSSE, BULGARIA. Begin your day with

OPTIONAL 3 NIGHTS IN PRAGUE AND/OR 3 NIGHTS IN ISTANBUL PLUS 1 NIGHT IN BULGARIA

a city tour that features a visit to the Open Air

Spend three nights optional stay in Prague to explore this wonderful city. Add an optional three nights in Istanbul plus one night in Bulgaria.

Inclusive of transfers.

of Bucharest, or a guided tour of the Palace of the

Prague from £475pp Istanbul & Bulgaria from £610pp

DAY 15, ROUSSE – DISEMBARKATION. Disembark

Museum, dedicated to preserving the traditional architecture of rural Romania. After lunch, guests will have a choice between free time in the newly renovated Lipscani district, the historical city centre Parliament. Return to the ship afterward and enjoy a free evening. (B,L,D) the ship in Rousse. (B)

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Christmas Time Cruise 7 night Nuremberg to Budapest cruise (or reverse) & optional 2 nights in Prague

We can package your cruise with flights, rail, pre/post hotel stays and transfers.

Please call for details.

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season, starting with an optional two nights in Prague. Embark upon your cruise in Nuremberg, stopping to visit some of the charming towns where many beloved Christmas traditions originated. Wander the stalls of Europe’s most traditional and enchanting Christmas Markets, shopping for handcrafted toys and gifts, sipping hot mulled wine and inhaling the fragrance of gingerbread and roasted chestnuts. Experience colourful local traditions in such picturesque locales as Regensburg, Salzburg and Vienna before concluding your cruise in Budapest, which offers its own festive take on the holiday.

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Daily Programme

Departure dates and prices

DAY 1, NUREMBERG, GERMANY –

town or browse for keepsakes at the charming

EMBARKATION. Board your luxurious ship

Christmas Market. The ship departs around

in Nuremburg. Tonight, gather on board your

midnight and cruises overnight. (B,L,D)

25 Nov 14

ship for a Welcome Dinner. The ship moors in

DAY 5, MELK – VIENNA. Today’s guided

26 Nov 14

walking tour takes you to Melk’s magnificent

29 Nov 14

Nuremberg

Nuremberg overnight. (D)

Date

Embark City

Ship Name

Cruise Fare

22 Nov 14

Budapest

AmaBella

£1,636

Nuremberg

AmaPrima

£1,696

Nuremberg

AmaSonata

£1,696

AmaBella

£1,696

DAY 2, NUREMBERG – CONTINENTAL

900 year old Benedictine Abbey, one of

02 Dec 14

Budapest

AmaPrima

£1,696

DIVIDE. Enjoy a guided morning tour of this

Europe’s largest Baroque monasteries. You

03 Dec 14

Budapest

AmaSonata

£1,696

historic city with its fabulous Gothic churches,

will see the famous library that inspired

06 Dec 14

Budapest

AmaBella

£1,696

Imperial Castle and the Justice Palace

novelist Umberto Eco to write The Name

09 Dec 14

Nuremberg

AmaPrima

£1,696

courtroom where the War Crimes Tribunal sat

of the Rose. During lunch, the ship cruises

10 Dec 14

Nuremberg

AmaSonata

£1,696

in 1946. Following your tour, you will have free

through the romantic Wachau Valley en route

13 Dec 14

Nuremberg

AmaBella

£1,696

time to visit the city’s Christmas Market. After

to Vienna. Tonight, you may head into town

16 Dec 14

Budapest

AmaPrima

£1,696

lunch, continue on to the Continental Divide

to explore on your own or opt for an optional

17 Dec 14

Budapest

AmaSonata

£1,636

at Hilpoltstein – the river’s highest point at

Mozart and Strauss concert. The ship moors

20 Dec 14«

Budapest

AmaBella

£1,696

1,332 feet above sea level – before descending

overnight in Vienna. (B,L,D)

23 Dec 14

Nuremberg

AmaPrima

£1,696

through stair step locks. (B,L,D)

DAY 6, VIENNA. Start your morning excursion

27 Dec 14❖

Vilshofen

AmaBella

£1,696

DAY 3, REGENSBURG. Arrive in Regensburg

with a panoramic tour of Vienna. You will see

and enjoy a guided walking tour of this

the city’s top sights including the majestic

23 Nov 15

Budapest

AmaPrima

£1,612

exquisitely preserved medieval city. Marvel at

Opera House, the Ringstrasse, and St.

25 Nov 15

Budapest

AmaSonata

£1,669

the beautiful churches and one of Germany’s

Stephen’s Cathedral, followed by a walking

28 Nov 15

Budapest

AmaBella

£1,669

oldest bridges across the Danube. Your

tour of the city centre. Afterwards, spend

30 Nov 15

Nuremberg

AmaPrima

£1,669

tour ends with a visit to the Old Kornmarkt

some time enjoying the Christmas Market.

02 Dec 15

Nuremberg

AmaSonata

£1,669

Christmas Market. If you’d like to explore on

This afternoon, you can join an optional tour

05 Dec 15

Nuremberg

AmaBella

£1,669

your own in lieu of our city tour, perhaps you

to Schönbrunn Palace, which has its own

07 Dec 15

Budapest

AmaPrima

£1,669

will enjoy visiting the “royal” markets at the

remarkable Christmas Market, or take a stroll

09 Dec 15

Budapest

AmaSonata

£1,669

Thurn and Taxis Palace, a very traditional

along the Kärntnerstrasse and stop to sample

12 Dec 15

Budapest

AmaBella

£1,669

handicraft Christmas Market, where you can

Vienna’s famous pastries. The ship departs

14 Dec 15▲

Nuremberg

AmaPrima

£1,669

watch craftsmen at work. (B,L,D)

around dinnertime for Hungary. (B,L,D)

16 Dec 15

Nuremberg

AmaSonata

£1,669

DAY 4, PASSAU – LINZ, AUSTRIA. After

DAY 7, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. This morning,

19 Dec 15

Nuremberg

AmaBella

£1,669

breakfast, you have two choices for how to

cruise past the beautiful towns nestled along

21 Dec 15

Budapest

AmaPrima

£1,669

spend the day. The first is a walking tour of

the Danube Bend en route to Budapest.

23 Dec 15«

Budapest

AmaSonata

£1,669

picturesque Passau, a fairytale city founded

Your Budapest sightseeing tour takes you

26 Dec 15«

Budapest

AmaBella

£1,669

more than 2,000 years ago, known for its

to Buda Castle, with its splendid view of the

30 Dec 15❖

Vilshofen

AmaSonata

£1,669

fortifications and St. Stephan’s Cathedral.

twin cities, as well as the Fisherman’s Bastion,

Afterwards, take some time to explore the

the Royal Palace and St. Stephen’s Basilica.

town’s Christmas Market. Or take an optional

You have the balance of the day to explore

full day excursion to Salzburg, birthplace of

the Christmas Market in the main square.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the setting

Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner, followed by a

for “The Sound of Music.” You will have time

special “Illuminations Cruise” past Budapest’s

to visit Salzburg’s beautiful Christmas Market.

glittering river front. (B,L,D)

If you prefer to stay on board, enjoy a scenic cruise from Passau to Linz. After arriving this

DAY 8, BUDAPEST - DISEMBARKATION. Your cruise comes to an end as you prepare for

evening, take a walk through this delightful

your homeward journey. (B)

2015

Beer Cruise; visit www.AmaWaterways.co.uk for detailed itineraries.

▲

« Itinerary cruises from Budapest to Vilshofen; refer to “Melodies of the Danube” itinerary on page 44.

The Dec 26, 2015 cruise is also a New Year’s cruise. ❖ Itinerary cruises from Vilshofen to Budapest; refer to “The Romantic Danube” itinerary on page 42.

This is also a New Year’s cruise.

Visit www.AmaWaterways.co.uk for detailed itineraries.

Port charges: Additional £102 per person.

Cruise prices are per person in a Cat. E, deluxe outside stateroom with window.

OPTIONAL 2 NIGHTS IN PRAGUE Add an optional two night stay in Prague. Visit famous Christmas Markets and soak up the festive atmosphere. Browse the brightly decorated stalls and enjoy the Christmas carols.

From £315pp

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Christmas on the Rhine 7 night Amsterdam to Basel cruise (or reverse) and optional 2 nights in Lucerne plus 2 nights in Zurich

We can package your cruise with flights, rail, pre/post hotel stays and transfers.

Please call for details.

Embark upon an enchanting 7-night Rhine river cruise that takes you to Heidelberg and Cologne, famous for its majestic Cathedral and magical Christmas markets. Explore historic Alsace and other scenic regions with holiday traditions all their own. You may have an optional choice to visit two of Switzerland’s loveliest and most cosmopolitan cities, Lucerne and Zurich, where you will enjoy a lake excursion, bustling Christmas Markets and pristine Alpine vistas.

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Daily Programme

Departure dates and prices

DAY 1, AMSTERDAM. Arrive in charming

medieval gate. Choose either a tour of

Date

Embark City

Ship Name

Amsterdam and board your luxurious river

medieval Speyer or a half-day excursion to

23 Nov 14

Amsterdam

AmaReina

£1,636

cruise ship. Meet your fellow travellers tonight

Heidelberg, where you will visit the red-walled

24 Nov 14

Basel

AmaCerto

£1,696

at the Welcome Dinner. (D)

Castle and its Great Vat (a 49,000-gallon

DAY 2, AMSTERDAM. After breakfast, your

wine cask) and see beautiful views of the

tour of Amsterdam begins with a scenic canal cruise through the city known as the “Venice of the North.” See the beautiful homes that line the water, the fabled Skinny Bridge, and the famous Anne Frank House. Then enjoy a panoramic city tour, where you will see the

Neckar Valley and Heidelberg below. You will have free time to wander what is said to be the longest pedestrian shopping street in Germany, the “Haupstrasse,” or visit some of the city’s festive Christmas Markets. This evening, the ship cruises to Strasbourg,

great landmarks of Amsterdam, including a

France. (B,L,D)

Dutch windmill. Afterwards, enjoy some free

DAY 6, STRASBOURG, FRANCE. Capital

time to explore Amsterdam on your own

of the Alsace region in France, Strasbourg

before returning to the ship. We depart early

is situated on the Ill River, where it flows

this afternoon for Germany. (B,L,D)

into the Rhine on the German border. Enjoy

DAY 3, COLOGNE, GERMANY. The ship arrives

a panoramic tour that will take you past

in Cologne around lunch time. You will have a guided tour of the city, strolling through the Old Town and Cathedral Square, and visiting the Gothic cathedral. This evening, you will have free time to fully experience the elaborate Christmas Market in Cathedral Square, one of Europe’s biggest and best, or explore the city on your own. The ship cruises overnight. (B,L,D) DAY 4, RHINE GORGE – RÜDESHEIM. This morning, we cruise through the fascinating

the Orangery, the town’s oldest park, the European Parliament and the Place de la Republique. Afterwards, explore on foot with a walking tour of the lovely “La Petite France” neighbourhood, where you will see the Gothic cathedral with its famous astronomical clock. You will also visit Strasbourg’s famous Christmas market – said to be the oldest and best in all of France. The remainder of the day is yours to spend as you wish. The ship moors overnight in Strasbourg. (B,L,D)

Rhine Gorge, passing dozens of castles

DAY 7, BREISACH, GERMANY. The ship arrives

and the infamous Lorelei Rock. Arrive in

in Breisach after lunch today. Choose one of

Rüdesheim in time to visit the historic

two exciting excursions: A visit to Riquewihr, a

Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument

picturesque town that looks much as it did back

Museum and its collection of robotic and

in the Middle Ages, or a walking tour of Breisach

self-playing musical instruments, made during

and Freiburg. Breisach is a beautiful town that

the 18th-20th centuries. Explore the town’s

houses one of Europe’s largest wine cellars. In

Christmas Market during your free time, or the

Freiburg, you will visit the historical city centre

Drosselgasse, a narrow alley lined with wine

and the Freiburg’s Münster, a Gothic cathedral

taverns and restaurants. The ship departs very

constructed of red sandstone. Rejoin the ship

late tonight and cruises to Speyer. (B,L,D)

in Breisach. This evening, we set sail for Basel,

DAY 5, SPEYER – HEIDELBERG. Arrive in

Switzerland. (B,L,D)

Speyer around lunchtime. Speyer is one

DAY 8, DISEMBARKATION - BASEL. After

of Germany’s oldest cities, known for its

breakfast, bid farewell and prepare for your

cathedral, churches, and the Altpörtel, a

return journey home. (B)

Cruise Fare

30 Nov 14

Basel

AmaReina

£1,696

01 Dec 14

Amsterdam

AmaCerto

£1,696

07 Dec 14

Amsterdam

AmaReina

£1,696

08 Dec 14

Basel

AmaCerto

£1,696

14 Dec 14

Basel

AmaReina

£1,696

15 Dec 14

Amsterdam

AmaCerto

£1,696

21 Dec 14

Amsterdam

AmaReina

£1,696

22 Dec 14

Basel

AmaCerto

£1,696

28 Dec 14*

Basel

AmaReina

£1,696

2015 23 Nov 15

Amsterdam

AmaCerto

£1,612

25 Nov 15

Basel

AmaSerena

£1,669

30 Nov 15

Basel

AmaCerto

£1,669

02 Dec 15

Amsterdam

AmaSerena

£1,669

07 Dec 15

Amsterdam

AmaCerto

£1,669

09 Dec 15

Basel

AmaSerena

£1,669

14 Dec 15

Basel

AmaCerto

£1,669

16 Dec 15

Amsterdam

AmaSerena

£1,669

21 Dec 15

Amsterdam

AmaCerto

£1,669

23 Dec 15

Basel

AmaSerena

£1,669

28 Dec 15*

Basel

AmaCerto

£1,669

*New Year’s Cruise; visit www.AmaWaterways.co.uk for detailed itineraries.

Port charges: Additional £102 per person.

Cruise prices are per person in a Cat. E, deluxe outside stateroom with window.

From ourTravelogue

The origin of the Advent Calendar, like so many of our Christmas traditions, began in Germany in the in the 19th century.

OPTIONAL 2 NIGHTS IN LUCERNE, PLUS 2 NIGHTS IN ZURICH Spend an optional two nights in Lucerne, a beautiful small city in the heartland of Switzerland. Plus two nights in Zurich where you can explore its cobbled streets, elegant boutiques and famous Swiss chocolate factories. Inclusive of transfers.

From £705pp

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For those seeking a more adventurous travel experience, our AmaVoyages division offers unique itineraries in Portugal, Russia, Vietnam & Cambodia, Myanmar (Burma) and Africa.

With spacious, custom-designed ships sailing on the Douro, Volga, Mekong, Ayeyarwady and Chobe Rivers, travellers have the opportunity to visit more exotic destinations without giving up comfort and elegance. Although somewhat different from AmaWaterways European fleet, AmaVoyages vessels offer the highest standards possible in these parts of the world.

The Douro. Cruise through the stunning Douro River Valley (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) in Portugal aboard the 106-passenger AmaVida on either our Enticing Douro or Port Wine & Flamenco itineraries. Don’t miss land programmes in Lisbon and Madrid. (pages 68-71) The Volga. Discover Russia with a cruise between Moscow and St. Petersburg aboard the AmaKatarina. (page 72) The Mekong. Explore Vietnam and Cambodia aboard the award-winning AmaLotus or the brand new AmaDara. Discover Siem Reap with a 3 night land extension, or Hanoi, Siem Reap, Ho Chi Minh City and more on an 8 night land extension. (page 74) The Ayeyarwady. Our new itineraries in Myanmar cruise between Mandalay and Pyay, with some departures cruising to Yangon, on the all-suite AmaPura. Extend your journey with land programmes in Yangon and Inle Lake. (pages 76) The Chobe. Embark on the ultimate trip to Africa with an itinerary that combines a wildlife river cruise on the Zambezi Queen with an extensive land programme that includes stays in luxurious safari lodges. (pages 80)

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Enticing Douro 7 night Douro cruise & optional 3 nights pre-cruise stay in Lisbon

We can package your cruise with flights, rail, pre/post hotel stays and transfers.

Please call for details.

Spend an optional three nights in Portugal’s capital Lisbon, before beginning your journey through the dramatic Douro Valley. One of Europe’s most pristine rivers, the Douro has deeply cleft gorges, lush vineyards and tranquil fishing villages.

Embarking from Porto, cruise to the ancient and picturesque city of Lamego, then enter Spain to visit Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travel inland to the beautiful countryside of the Trás-os-Montes region to visit the palace and gardens of Mateus. Enjoy an unforgettable dinner at a centuries old monastery before concluding your journey back in Porto.

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Daily Programme DAY 1, EMBARKATION – PORTO. Board youe

DAY 4, SALAMANCA, SPAIN – VEGA DE TERRÓN,

luxurious ship in Porto. Gather on board tonight for a

PORTUGAL. Drive to Salamanca today for a full-day

moor overnight in Pinhão. (B,L,D)

Welcome Dinner. (D)

tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, located at

DAY 6, RÉGUA – ENTRE-OS-RIOS. This morning,

DAY 2, PORTO – RÉGUA. Spend a leisurely morning

the centre of Spain’s Castilla y León region. Built of

cruise to Régua for a morning excursion to the

soaking up the beauty of the Douro River as you

golden sandstone, Salamanca is known as a “living

Baroque-style Palacio de Mateus and its gardens,

cruise to Régua, a Portuguese town renowned for

museum,” an opportunity to step back in time to

located in the beautiful Trás-os-Montes region near

its utterly spectacular scenery. After arriving this

the Middle Ages. During your guided tour, you will

the city of Vila Real. Inside the house you’ll see

afternoon, enjoy a port wine tasting at Quinto do

see the city’s elegant university buildings, the twin-

exhibits of religious images, beautiful furnishings, and

Seixo, a lovely 108-acre country estate that offers

towered Cathedral, the intriguingly decorated House

a ceiling of intricately carved wood. Return onboard

an interactive wine museum, the Douro River and

of Shells, as well as Plaza Mayor, considered the most

for lunch while the ship cruises to Entre-Os-Rios.

the nearby village of Pinhão. All port made here is

magnificent main square in Spain. Later, enjoy a lively

Tonight, you will enjoy a traditional home-cooked

destined for Sandeman, a company known around

and colourful foot-stomping Flamenco show. You

Portuguese meal at the Alpendurada Monastery.

the world for its quality wines. Later, you may

will rejoin the ship in Vega de Terrón, where the ship

Saviour a glass of port as you take in the gorgeous

choose to visit the Douro Museum, which offers a

moors overnight. (B,L,D)

view from the monastery’s terrace. (B,L,D)

comprehensive and fascinating in-depth look at the

DAY 5, VEGA DE TERRÓN – PINHÃO. After another

DAY 7 PORTO. Your ship arrives in Porto, the capital

unique Douro wine-growing region. Your ship moors

sumptuous breakfast, tour Figueira de Castelo

of northern Portugal, early this morning. Your guided

in Régua overnight. (B,L,D)

Rodrigo, a small fortified village perched high on a

tour of the historical quarter, a UNESCO World

DAY 3, RÉGUA—BARCA D’ALVA. This morning, you

hilltop with centuries-old walls, steep narrow streets

Heritage Site, includes a number of iconic sights: the

will have an excursion to ancient and picturesque

and fantastic views. We will stop to admire the

Porto Cathedral, one of the city’s oldest and most

Lamego, home to one of the most important

Chafariz dos Pretos, a truly unique fountain decorated

impressive monuments, the bustling main square

pilgrimage sites in all of Portugal, the Nossa Senhora

with black faces, and taste some delicious locally-

and the Sao Bento Railway Station, renowned for

dos Remédios (Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies).

grown produce. Return to the ship for lunch and

its magnificent blue and white tile panels depicting

The shrine features a staircase of nearly 700 steps,

cruise onward to Pinhão, whose train station boasts an

scenes from Portuguese history. You’ll also enjoy a

beautifully decorated with white and blue tiles. Other

impressive collection of beautiful Portuguese tiles. This

tasting of port wine, which derives its name from this

attractions include a Gothic cathedral, a museum,

evening, you will be treated to Moscatel de Favaios

very city. The ship moors overnight in Porto. (B,L,D)

and charming cafés. This afternoon, enjoy the wild,

(a sweet fortified wine) and traditional Portuguese

DAY 8, PORTO – DISEMBARKATION. Your

rugged scenery as your ship cruises through the

food at a country wine estate, Quinta Avessada. You

cruise comes to an end as you prepare for your

dramatic gorges of the Douro river. (B,L,D)

will be the honoured guests of the vintner-owner and

homeward journey. (B)

his delightful family at a truly memorable dinner. We

Departure dates and prices Date

Embark City

Ship Name

Cruise Fare

24 Mar 15*

Porto

AmaVida

£1,554

31 Mar 15*

Porto

AmaVida

£1,612 £1,899

21 Apr 15

Porto

AmaVida

28 Apr 15

Porto

AmaVida

£1,957

19 May 15

Porto

AmaVida

£2,072

26 May 15

Porto

AmaVida

£2,072

16 Jun 15

Porto

AmaVida

£2,015

23 Jun 15

Porto

AmaVida

£2,015

14 Jul 15

Porto

AmaVida

£2,015

21 Jul 15

Porto

AmaVida

£2,015

11 Aug 15

Porto

AmaVida

£2,015

18 Aug 15

Porto

AmaVida

£2,072

08 Sep 15

Porto

AmaVida

£2,187

15 Sep 15

Porto

AmaVida

£2,187

06 Oct 15

Porto

AmaVida

£2,130

13 Oct 15

Porto

AmaVida

£2,072

03 Nov 15

Porto

AmaVida

£1,784

OPTIONAL 3 NIGHTS IN LISBON Add an optional three night stay in Lisbon, which sprawls across several hills along the Tagus River.

Explore the city at your leisure, perhaps visiting the Belem tower or the Santa Justa Elevator that overlooks the castle, the river and Rossio Square.

From £455pp

* ”In Celebration of Wine” Cruise; visit www.AmaWaterways.co.uk for detailed itinerary.

Port charges: Additional £102 per person.

Cruise prices are per person in a Cat. E, deluxe outside stateroom with window.

From ourTravelogue

Completed in 2003 the Infante D. Henrique Bridge in Porto is longest concrete single arch bridge in the world and is the city’s newest bridge.

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Port Wine & Flamenco 7 night Douro cruise plus 3 nights in Lisbon and 3 nights in Madrid

We can package your cruise with flights, rail, pre/post hotel stays and transfers.

Please call for details.

Begin your journey in Lisbon, Portugal’s the colourful capital city. Travel to the Spanish border at Vega Terrón to embark upon your cruise down the Douro, one of Europe’s most dramatic river valleys. Visit the town of Pinhão, a mecca for wine lovers surrounded by steeply terraced hillsides covered with long rows of grapevines. In the scenic region of Trásos-Montes, visit the Baroque style Palacio de Mateus and its elaborate gardens, considered among the most beautiful in Portugal, and dine at a centuries old monastery. After a tour of Porto in the north, your journey concludes in beautiful Madrid, Spain.

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Daily Programme DAY 1, ARRIVE IN LISBON, PORTUGAL. Transfer

DAY 6, PORTO – ENTRE-OS-RIOS. An excursion

DAY 10, BARCA D’ALVA. Take in the stunning

to your hotel. The remainder of the day and

to Guimarães brings you to one of the most historic

views along the valley as you cruise from Pinhão

evening is free to explore on your own.

towns in Portugal and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

to Barca D’Alva. In the afternoon you will visit

DAY 2, LISBON. One of Europe’s most beautiful cities,

Enjoy some scenic cruising through the Douro Valley

Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, a fortified 16th

Lisbon sprawls across several hills along the Tagus

on your way to Entre-Os-Rios. This evening take in the

century village. Be sure to stop in the market

River. See Belem Tower, a fortified 4-story tower made

breathtaking view of the river valley from the terrace

square to admire the Chafariz dos Pretos, a

of limestone, and visit the Late Gothic Jerónimos

of the 14th century Alpendurada Monastery, where

striking fountain decorated with black faces. The

Monastery, the burial place of many Portuguese kings

you will be served a delicious Portuguese dinner. The

ship arrives in Vega Terrón later this evening,

and heroes. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to

ship moors here overnight. (B,L,D)

where it will moor overnight. (B,L,D)

explore sights such as the Castle of São Jorge or the

DAY 7, CALDAS DE AREGO-RÉGUA. This morning

DAY 11, VEGA TERRÓN, SPAIN

Santa Justa Elevator that overlooks the castle, river and

enjoy an excursion to the charming and historic

DISEMBARKATION – SALAMANCA – MADRID.

Rossio Square. (B)

village of Resende. After arriving this afternoon

You will disembark your ship and head off for

DAY 3, LISBON. Enjoy an excursion to Serra de Sintra,

in Régua, enjoy a port wine tasting at Quinta do

a full-day tour of Salamanca, a UNESCO World

former home of the Portuguese royal family, one of

Seixo, a lovely 108-acre country estate that offers an

Heritage Site located at the centre of Spain’s

the most picturesque mountain villages in Portugal.

interactive wine museum and breathtaking views of

Castilla y León region. Your guided city tour

You will have a guided tour of the Pena National

steeply terraced hillside vineyards, the Douro River

includes the university buildings, the 12th century

Palace, a fairy tale castle from Portugal’s Romantic

and the nearby village of Pinhão. All port made

Romanesque church of San Martin, the House

period, situated high up on a rocky peak. (B)

here is destined for Sandeman, a company known

of Shells, and also some free time to explore the

around the world for its quality wines. (B,L,D)

city on your own. Later, you will be transferred to

DAY 4, LISBON – FATIMA – PORTO –

Madrid and check in to your hotel. (B)

EMBARKATION. Today you will leave Lisbon

DAY 8, RÉGUA – PINHÃO. This morning, you will

behind and take a scenic drive through the

have an excursion to ancient and picturesque

DAY 12, MADRID. Today you will have a guided

Portuguese countryside to Fatima, a town

Lamego, home to one of the most important

tour of Madrid, the capital and largest city in

renowned for its Basilica shrine dedicated to the

pilgrimage sites in Portugal, the Nossa Senhora

Spain. Known for its many historic districts, the

Virgin Mary. Explore the town and enjoy lunch on

dos Remédios (Sanctuary of Our Lady of

city’s top landmarks include the elaborate Royal

your own before continuing on to Porto to board

Remedies). Other attractions include a Gothic

Palace, Buen Retiro Park, Plaza Mayor and world

your ship. This evening, meet your fellow travellers

cathedral, and museum. This afternoon, enjoy the

renowned art galleries such as the Prado Museum

at the Welcome Dinner. (B,D)

wild, rugged scenery as your ship cruises through

and Centro de Arte Reina Sofia. (B)

DAY 5, PORTO. Your sightseeing tour of Porto

the dramatic gorges of the Douro river valley.

DAY 13, MADRID. Enjoy an unforgettable

reveals 16th century arcaded buildings, Baroque

Tonight, you will dine at Quinta Avessada. (B,L,D)

excursion to the walled city of Toledo, a UNESCO

churches and the magnificent iron bridge built

DAY 9, PINHÃO. After breakfast, enjoy an

World Heritage Site and ancient capital of Spain.

by French engineer Gustave Eiffel. Enjoy some

excursion to the Baroque palace and gardens

Populated since pre-Roman times, the city’s

free time to explore the Old City on your own. For

known as the Palacio de Mateus, located in the

landmarks include the Alcázar, Cathedral of

some modern culture, you may want to head to

beautiful region of Trás-os-Montes near the city of

Toledo and the El Greco Museum. (B)

the Boavista area, where you will find the Casa da

Vila Real. Later, enjoy some free time to explore at

DAY 14, MADRID. Your river cruise holiday comes

Musica and the Museum of Modern Art. (B,L,D)

your leisure in Pinhão. (B,L,D)

to an end. (B)

Departure dates and prices Date

Embark City

Ship Name

Cruise Only

Cruise & Land

07 Apr 15

Porto

AmaVida

£1,669

£2,654

14 Apr 15

Vega Terrón

AmaVida

£1,784

£2,769

12 May 15

Vega Terrón

AmaVida

£2,072

£3,057

09 Jun 15

Vega Terrón

AmaVida

£2,072

£3,057

07 Jul 15

Vega Terrón

AmaVida

£2,015

£3,000

04 Aug 15

Vega Terrón

AmaVida

£2,015

£3,000

01 Sep 15

Vega Terrón

AmaVida

£2,187

£3,172

29 Sep 15

Vega Terrón

AmaVida

£2,187

£3,172

20 Oct 15

Porto

AmaVida

£1,957

£2,942

27 Oct 15

Vega Terrón

AmaVida

£1,899

£2,884

Port charges: Additional £102 per person.

Cruise prices are per person in a Cat. E, deluxe outside stateroom with window.

From ourTravelogue

Madrid’s emblem is of a bear eating berries from a tree.

It is supposedly meant to represent Madrid’s growth and ownership of wood which is necessary for constructing buildings.

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Russian Waterways 11 night cruise from Moscow to St. Petersburg (or reverse)

We can package your cruise with flights, rail, pre/post hotel stays and transfers.

Please call for details.

Your unforgettable voyage through the heart of Russia starts with a panoramic overview of Moscow. See the city’s colourful onion- domes, stark Soviet style architecture and other iconic sights, and take fascinating guided tours of the Kremlin and the elaborate underground Metro system. Cruise northwards to the enchanting Golden Ring cities of Uglich and Yaroslavl and continue along the Volga-Baltic canals and across Europe’s two largest lakes, Onega and Ladoga. In St. Petersburg – said to rival Paris and Venice for grandeur and romance – you will tour the city and visit the Hermitage and its vast world renowned art collection.

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Daily Programme DAY 1, ARRIVE IN MOSCOW, RUSSIA –

Dimitry and the magnificent Church of Dimitry on

church’s towering walls and 22 domes were all

EMBARKATION. Arrive in Moscow and board the

the Blood, dedicated to the tragic death of Ivan the

constructed without a single nail. The ship departs

beautiful AmaKatarina. Relax in your stateroom or

Terrible’s young son and heir. The ship departs later

later tonight. (B,L,D)

explore the city on your own before meeting your

tonight for Yaroslavl. (B,L,D)

DAY 8, SVIRSTROY. This afternoon the ship arrives

fellow travellers at the Welcome Dinner. (D)

DAY 5, YAROSLAVL. Founded a thousand years

in Svirstroy, a town 100 miles from St. Petersburg

DAY 2, MOSCOW. Today, enjoy a city tour that

ago by Prince Yaroslav the Wise, Yaroslavl is one of

with a population of only a thousand people. You

includes the Red Square and many other of

Russia’s oldest cities, tracing its roots back to the

will have a chance to sample grilled shashlyk,

Moscow’s well-known sights. You will have some

days of the Vikings. Your guided tour this morning

Russia’s very popular and delicious version

free time to shop for souvenirs or wander on

explores the city’s history through its architecture

of shish kebab, and later you will also enjoy a

your own, perhaps to visit St. Basil’s Cathedral or

with stops at the Transfiguration of Our Saviors

unique opportunity to visit the home of a friendly

the State Department Store, GUM, Russia’s most

Monastery, which served as a fortress and a centre

famous shopping mall. Enjoy a lunch cruise on the

of spirituality in medieval times, as well as a burial

Moscow River past the imposing façade of the

place for Yaroslavl’s princes and nobles. You will

Kremlin. This afternoon, you will visit Poklonnaya

also visit the Yaroslavl Museum of Russian Art,

(Bow) Hill and its monument to WWII, and tour

housed in a lovely building that was once the

DAY 9, ST. PETERSBURG. Russia’s capital city for

the city’s amazing Metro, quite possibly the world’s

residence of the Governor of Yaroslavl. The ship

two centuries, St. Petersburg was built to Peter

most extravagant subway system. Many of the

departs early this afternoon and cruises overnight.

the Great’s exact specifications in the early 18th

stations are adorned with chandeliers, sculptures

(B,L,D)

century. After breakfast, you will disembark the ship

and elaborate frescoes. The ship moors overnight in

DAY 6, GORITSY. Goritsy is a peaceful and

Moscow. (B,L,D)

picturesque farming town that is quintessentially

Russian family, where you will savour tea and pastries and genuine Russian hospitality. We depart mid-afternoon and cruise overnight to St. Petersburg. (B,L,D)

and travel by hydrofoil to the Hermitage, one of the oldest, largest and most awe-inspiring museums in the world. Founded by Catherine the Great,

DAY 3, MOSCOW. This morning, you will have a

Russian. You will arrive here in the early afternoon

fascinating guided tour of the Kremlin, one of the

and take a guided tour that includes the Monastery

greatest architectural complexes in the world and

of St. Cyril on the White Lake, one of the largest

former seat of the Russian Czars and Bolshevik

and most influential monasteries in all of Russia,

rulers. You will also visit the Kremlin’s Armoury,

with 11 majestic churches contained within its

Russia’s oldest public museum, which houses the

austere fortress walls. The monastery is also famous

Romanov’s jaw-dropping collection of royal jewels,

for its Museum of Icons, home to some of the

crowns and armour, as well as the world’s largest

oldest icons in the country. Return to the ship and

collection of priceless Fabergé eggs. The afternoon

continue on in the late afternoon to the island

is yours to spend at your leisure. The ship departs

of Kizhi. (B,L,D)

this evening for Uglich. (B,L,D)

DAY 7, KIZHI. This afternoon you will arrive at

DAY 4, UGLICH. Located on the banks of the

Kizhi, situated at the north end of Lake Onega

the summer residence of the Russian Czars. This

Volga, Uglich was founded by merchants more

and the site of some of the most amazing

excursion includes a tour of the Cameron Gallery,

than 800 years ago and is now home to some of

wooden architecture in Russia. The entire island

which features formal state rooms and dining

Russia’s most beautiful churches and cathedrals.

is a national open-air museum with more than 80

rooms, embellished with baroque and neoclassical

After arriving this evening, you will have a guided

historic wooden structures, such as the Church

furnishings and ornate décor. You will also visit the

tour of the city and visit the Chambers of Prince

of Intercession. Built by locals 250 years ago, the

reconstructed Amber Room, considered by many

the museum is a massive six-building complex (including the former Winter Palace) housing nearly three million works of art. After your visit, relax over an enjoyable lunch in a local restaurant.

This afternoon, you will have a sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg that includes the Peter and Paul Fortress, Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood and St. Isaacs Cathedral. The ship moors overnight in St. Petersburg. (B,L,D) DAY 10, ST. PETERSBURG. Visit the nearby town of Pushkin today, where Catherine’s Palace was once

to be the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” featuring

Departure dates and prices

dazzling amber panelled walls. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. This evening, experience either a spectacular Russian ballet performance at

Date

Embark City

Ship Name

Cruise Fare

10 May 15

Moscow

AmaKatarina

£2,424

21 May 15

St. Petersburg

AmaKatarina

£2,484

01 Jun 15

Moscow

AmaKatarina

£2,545

12 Jun 15

St. Petersburg

AmaKatarina

£2,545

23 Jun 15

Moscow

AmaKatarina

£2,545

04 Jul 15

St. Petersburg

AmaKatarina

£2,545

15 Jul 15

Moscow

AmaKatarina

£2,545

the “Russian Versailles,” the palace was built on

26 Jul 15

St. Petersburg

AmaKatarina

£2,545

the shore of the Gulf of Finland by Peter the Great,

06 Aug 15

Moscow

AmaKatarina

£2,545

initially as a resting place en route to the Imperial

17 Aug 15

St. Petersburg

AmaKatarina

£2,545

Naval base. Your tour includes the Lower Palace,

28 Aug 15

Moscow

AmaKatarina

£2,545

08 Sep 15

St. Petersburg

AmaKatarina

£2,545

19 Sep 15

Moscow

AmaKatarina

£2,484

30 Sep 15

St. Petersburg

AmaKatarina

£2,424

the palatial Hermitage Theatre or a lively Russian “Folklore Show” that features traditional Cossack songs, dances and costumes. The ship moors in St. Petersburg overnight. (B,L,D) DAY 11, ST. PETERSBURG. This morning, depart by hydrofoil for Peterhof, St. Petersburg’s most spectacular imperial estate. Often referred to as

the Grand Cascade and Samson Fountain, which commemorates Russia’s victory over Sweden during the Great Northern War. The ship moors in St. Petersburg overnight. (B,L,D) DAY 12, ST. PETERSBURG – DISEMBARKATION.

Port charges: Additional £153 per person.

Your Russian cruise comes to an end as you

Cruise prices are per person in a Cat. E, deluxe outside stateroom with window.

prepare for your homeward journey. (B)

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Vietnam, Cambodia & the Riches of the Mekong 15 night cruise & land stay inVietnam & Cambodia Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Siem Reap, 7 night cruise & Ho Chi Minh city (can be booked as 7 night cruise only)

We can package your cruise with flights, pre/post hotel stays and transfers.

Please call for details.

Your journey begins in Vietnam’s capital Hanoi, followed by a night aboard a Junk Boat in beautiful Ha Long Bay. A short flight to Cambodia brings you to the Angkor Archaeological Park, the massive ancient temple complex once lost under thick jungle foliage. Embark upon your Mekong ship and cruise past tranquil villages, floating markets and temple ruins.

On shore, see the sights by trishaw and oxcart, visit historic pagodas, monasteries and artisans’ workshops, and tour the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh. Your exotic river voyage concludes in bustling Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).

Daily Programme DAY 1, HANOI. Check into your hotel in Hanoi, the remainder of the day is

Day 7, SIEM REAP – TONLE SAP LAKE – EMBARKATION. Today you

yours to explore on your own.

will board your river cruise ship at Tonle Sap Lake, the great lake that

DAY 2, HANOI. A morning sightseeing tour will take you to some of

has dominated Cambodia and its people for centuries. Meet your fellow

Hanoi’s most famous historical and cultural sites, including the Ho Chi

travellers at a Welcome Dinner. (B,D)

Minh Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square, One-pillar Pagoda and The Temple of

NOTE: During low water season, the transfer from Siem Reap to the ship is via

Literature. You will also visit the infamous prison that American POWs

coach to Preak Kdam, a small village on the Tonle River.

sarcastically dubbed the “Hanoi Hilton” during the Vietnam War. In the

DAY 8, KAMPONG CHHNANG – KOH CHEN. After breakfast, a local

afternoon, experience an authentic rickshaw ride followed by a traditional

boat will take you into the lakeside wetlands that form the mouth of the

water puppet show. (B)

Tonle Sap River. Enjoy the stunning variety of bird life here, and be on the

DAY 3, HANOI – HA LONG BAY. After breakfast, leave Hanoi behind and

lookout for the traps used to catch fish in this area – some are over a half-

take a scenic ride to one of Vietnam’s most renowned locations, Ha Long

mile long. In the afternoon, take a leisurely walk to the Koh Chen village.

Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend the night aboard a traditional

You will also visit home workshops specialising in silversmithing and

junk that combines classic elegance with modern conveniences – an

coppersmithing. (B,L,D)

AmaWaterways exclusive. Enjoy an onboard dinner set against the Bay’s

DAY 9, OUDONG – KAMPONG TRALACH – PHNOM PENH. Transfer to

magnificent scenery. (B,D)

Oudong, the former capital of Cambodia, and tour a monastery where

DAY 4, HA LONG BAY – HANOI – SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA.Your Ha Long

you will receive a special Buddhist blessing. In Kampong Tralach, you will

Bay Junk continues its scenic cruise during breakfast on board. Late

have an oxcart ride through the rice paddies surrounding a small village.

morning, disembark the ship and transfer to Hanoi Airport. A short flight will

Later, your ship departs for Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, where

take you to Siem Reap in Cambodia, the former capital of the Khmer empire

an afternoon walking tour will give you a wonderful introduction to the

and one of the most renowned archaeological sites in all of Southeast Asia.

city. Return to the ship for dinner and an onboard Khmer folk performance

Tonight, you will enjoy a special “Apsara Dancing Show” at your hotel. (B)

presented by local children. (B,L,D)

DAY 5, SIEM REAP – ANGKOR. After breakfast, you will have a guided

DAY 10, PHNOM PENH. A morning tour explores the highlights of the

sightseeing tour of the Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World

city, famous for its French colonial architecture, busy cafés and colourful

Heritage Site. Highlights include Angkor Thom, the newly restored Baphuon

nightlife. Visit the Royal Palace, the spectacular Silver Pagoda and the

Temple, Terrace of the Elephants, and the Terrace of the Leper King. You

National Museum, which has an outstanding collection of Khmer crafts.

will also see the Bayon Temple, best known for its gigantic smiling stone

After lunch on board, you will take an afternoon excursion to Cambodia’s

faces. This afternoon, travel through the rural countryside to visit the pink

infamous Killing Fields, and also visit the Khmer Rouge’s grim Tuol

sandstone temple of Banteay Srei, the “jewel of Khmer art.” Afterwards, you

Sleng S21 detention centre (Genocide Museum) just outside the city. An

will visit an English-language school sponsored by AmaWaterways in the

overnight on the waterfront provides an opportunity to dine on your own

village of Ta Toum. (B)

in one of many nearby restaurants, if you so choose. (B,L,D)

DAY 6, SIEM REAP – ANGKOR. This morning we will visit the most iconic

DAY 11, PHNOM PENH – BORDER CROSSING – TAN CHAU, VIETNAM.

temple of all Angkorian temples, Angkor Wat. This massive temple complex

Spend the day cruising the Mekong River as your ship crosses the border into

was built in the early 12th century to honour the Hindu god Vishnu. You will

Vietnam. Your vessel moors at the small town of Tan Chau, Vietnam. (B,L,D)

also visit Ta Prohm, known as the “Kingdom of Trees” for the way in which

DAY 12, TAN CHAU – SA DEC. Today, you will take a small local boat

the temple stones have become intertwined with thick forest vegetation

through narrow channels to several scenic locations, including a small

over the centuries. The afternoon is yours to spend as you wish. (B)

village known as “Evergreen Island.” Later, you will see Tan Chau from the vantage point of a traditional “xe-loi” (trishaw) that will take you around

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Departure dates and prices to all the sights, with stops at a silk-making workshop and another that produces rattan mats and slippers. This afternoon, your ship cruises to

Land Start Date

Start City

Embark Date

Embark City

Ship Name

Cruise Only

Cruise & Land

06 Jan 15

Hanoi

12 Jan 15

Siem Reap

AmaLotus

£1,818

£3,150

20 Jan 15

Hanoi

26 Jan 15

Siem Reap

AmaLotus

£1,818

£3,150

03 Feb 15

Hanoi

09 Feb 15

Siem Reap

AmaLotus

£1,818

£3,150

17 Feb 15

Hanoi

23 Feb 15

Siem Reap

AmaLotus

£1,818

£3,150

03 Mar 15

Hanoi

09 Mar 15

Siem Reap

AmaLotus

£1,818

£3,150

17 Mar 15

Hanoi

23 Mar 15

Siem Reap

AmaLotus

£1,696

£3,029

paramour, now a small museum. Later, board a coach for Xeo Quyt, once used as

31 Mar 15

Hanoi

06 Apr 15

Siem Reap

AmaLotus

£1,575

£2,908

a base during the French and U.S. wars and now an important ecological site. After

14 Apr 15

Hanoi

20 Apr 15

Siem Reap

AmaLotus

£1,454

£2,787

lunch on board, a local boat will take you to Cai Be’s spectacular floating market.

23 Jun 15

Hanoi

29 Jun 15

Siem Reap

AmaLotus

£1,393

£2,726

07 Jul 15

Hanoi

13 Jul 15

Siem Reap

AmaLotus

£1,393

£2,726

21 Jul 15

Hanoi

27 Jul 15

Siem Reap

AmaLotus

£1,393

£2,726

04 Aug 15

Hanoi

10 Aug 15

Siem Reap

AmaLotus

£1,393

£2,726

11 Aug 15

Hanoi

17 Aug 15

Siem Reap

AmaDara

£1,393

£2,726

18 Aug 15

Hanoi

24 Aug 15

Siem Reap

AmaLotus

£1,393

£2,726

25 Aug 15

Hanoi

31 Aug 15

Siem Reap

AmaDara

£1,454

£2,787

01 Sep 15

Hanoi

07 Sep 15

Siem Reap

AmaLotus

£1,515

£2,847 £2,908

Sa Dec, where it will moor overnight. (B,L,D) DAY 13, SA DEC – XEO QUYT – CAI BE. Once ashore in Sa Dec, tour the town where French writer Marguerite Duras spent many years in her youth. Visit a colourful local market, and the house of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, Duras’ Chinese

You will also have an opportunity to visit rice paper workshops. This evening, enjoy a festive Farewell Dinner on board. (B,L,D) DAY 14, HO CHI MINH CITY – DISEMBARKATION. Your cruise comes to an end as the ship docks at My Tho Port followed by a transfer to nearby Ho Chi Minh City. Today, Vietnam’s largest city is an industrial, cultural and educational hub, but still retains vestiges of its colonial past. Enjoy a

08 Sep 15

Hanoi

14 Sep 15

Siem Reap

AmaDara

£1,575

city tour that explores such famous landmarks as the former Presidential

15 Sep 15

Hanoi

21 Sep 15

Siem Reap

AmaLotus

£1,636

£2,968

Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Cho Lon (China Town) and the Thien Hau

22 Sep 15

Hanoi

28 Sep 15

Siem Reap

AmaDara

£1,696

£3,029 £3,090

29 Sep 15

Hanoi

05 Oct 15

Siem Reap

AmaLotus

£1,757

06 Oct 15

Hanoi

12 Oct 15

Siem Reap

AmaDara

£1,818

£3,150

13 Oct 15

Hanoi

19 Oct 15

Siem Reap

AmaLotus

£1,818

£3,150

Market is available this afternoon. You will spend the night at a fine hotel in

20 Oct 15

Hanoi

26 Oct 15

Siem Reap

AmaDara

£1,818

£3,150

Ho Chi Minh City. (B)

27 Oct 15

Hanoi

02 Nov 15

Siem Reap

AmaLotus

£1,818

£3,150

03 Nov 15

Hanoi

09 Nov 15

Siem Reap

AmaDara

£1,818

£3,150

10 Nov 15

Hanoi

16 Nov 15

Siem Reap

AmaLotus

£1,818

£3,150

17 Nov 15

Hanoi

23 Nov 15

Siem Reap

AmaDara

£1,818

£3,150

24 Nov 15

Hanoi

30 Nov 15

Siem Reap

AmaLotus

£1,818

£3,150

01 Dec 15

Hanoi

07 Dec 15

Siem Reap

AmaDara

£1,818

£3,150

08 Dec 15

Hanoi

14 Dec 15

Siem Reap

AmaLotus

£1,818

£3,150

15 Dec 15

Hanoi

21 Dec 15

Siem Reap

AmaDara

£1,818

£3,150

22 Dec 15

Hanoi

28 Dec 15

Siem Reap

AmaLotus

£1,878

£3,211

29 Dec 15

Hanoi

04 Jan 16

Siem Reap

AmaDara

£1,878

£3,211 £3,211

pagoda. You will also visit the War Remnants Museum, known for its vast collection of artifacts from the Vietnam War. An optional tour of Thanh

DAY 15 HO CHI MINH CITY. Today is free to explore on your own. (B) DAY 16, DEPART HO CHI MINH CITY. Bid farewell to Vietnam as you prepare for your homeward journey. (B)

2016 05 Jan 16

Hanoi

11 Jan 16

Siem Reap

AmaLotus

£1,878

12 Jan 16

Hanoi

18 Jan 16

Siem Reap

AmaDara

£1,878

£3,211

19 Jan 16

Hanoi

25 Jan 16

Siem Reap

AmaLotus

£1,878

£3,211

26 Jan 16

Hanoi

01 Feb 16

Siem Reap

AmaDara

£1,878

£3,211

02 Feb 16

Hanoi

08 Feb 16

Siem Reap

AmaLotus

£1,878

£3,211

09 Feb 16

Hanoi

15 Feb 16

Siem Reap

AmaDara

£1,878

£3,211

16 Feb 16

Hanoi

22 Feb 16

Siem Reap

AmaLotus

£1,878

£3,211

23 Feb 16

Hanoi

29 Feb 16

Siem Reap

AmaDara

£1,878

£3,211

01 Mar 16

Hanoi

07 Mar 16

Siem Reap

AmaLotus

£1,878

£3,211

08 Mar 16

Hanoi

14 Mar 16

Siem Reap

AmaDara

£1,818

£3,150

15 Mar 16

Hanoi

21 Mar 16

Siem Reap

AmaLotus

£1,757

£3,090

22 Mar 16

Hanoi

28 Mar 16

Siem Reap

AmaDara

£1,696

£3,029

29 Mar 16

Hanoi

04 Apr 16

Siem Reap

AmaLotus

£1,636

£2,968

05 Apr 16

Hanoi

11 Apr 16

Siem Reap

AmaDara

£1,624

£2,998

12 Apr 16

Hanoi

18 Apr

Siem Reap

AmaLotus

£1,561

£2,935

Cruise prices are per person in a Cat. C outside stateroom.

Port Charges: Additional £98 per person.

Single Suppl. for Cruise: 50% of twin price; Suites 100% of twin price Airfare: Please call for special roundtrip airfares Intra-Asia air (Hanoi-Siem Reap): Additional £218 per person including taxes and fuel surcharges.

OPTIONAL 3 NIGHT SIEM REAP EXTENSION For cruise only passengers, an optional 3 night pre-cruise stay in Siem Reap is available, including hotel accommodation with daily breakfast and guided sightseeing tours (Regional airfare required and is available at an additional cost.)

From £485pp

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Please call for details.

FOR CABIN SUPPLEMENTS REFER TO PAGE 32 FOR INCLUDED FEATURES REFER TO PAGE 34

Golden Treasures of Myanmar 13 night cruise & land stay in Myanmar. Spend two nights in Yangon, transfer to Pyay and embark upon a 10-night cruise to Mandalay, then conclude your journey with a short flight back to Yangon for another overnight stay.

INLE LAKE POST-CRUISE EXTENSION An optional 4-night Inle Lake/Yangon post-cruise extension is available from £670 per person (airfare additional). Roundtrip Intra-Myanmar air is an additional £230 per person including taxes and fuel surcharges.

Please call for details.

Your journey begins in Yangon, followed by a 10-night upstream cruise embarking in Pyay. Visit sacred sites, small villages, craftsmen’s workshops, markets and Buddhist monasteries, and enjoy a full-day tour of Bagan and its rich collection of stupas, temples and pagodas. Take in the stunning view from atop Mt. Popa and visit the Golden City of Mandalay before returning to Yangon via plane for another overnight stay.

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Daily Programme DAY 1, ARRIVE IN YANGON, MYANMAR Welcome

DAY 5, MINHLA – MAGWE. Further upstream today,

masterpiece known as the “Westminster Abbey of

to Yangon, a former royal capital known as the

the ship will stop at Minhla, site of a great battle

Burma,” and Shwezigon Pagoda, the holiest site in

“Garden City of the East” for its lush tropical setting.

during the Anglo-Burmese War. You will take a small

Bagan. (B,L,D)

After checking in to your hotel, the rest of the day is

local boat to visit Gwechaung Fort and Minhla Fort,

at your leisure.

built by Italian engineers to keep British forces out of

DAY 8, BAGAN – MT. POPA – BAGAN. Today’s

DAY 2, YANGON. Your full-day tour includes a

Burma. Later, visit Magwe, where you may walk up

animist nat spirits and an important pilgrimage site.

visit to the city centre and the unusually shaped

to the ornate hilltop Myathalun Pagoda, constructed

Those who believe in these guardian spirits come to

Sule Pagoda, a photo stop at Kandawgyi Lake

with thousands of solid gold bricks and housing

Mt. Popa to pray and worship. From the mountain

and Bogyoke Aung San Market (Scott’s Market),

numerous shrines devoted to nats (animist spirits).

top, enjoy the stunning panoramic view spread

where you can shop for handicrafts, clothing and

(B,L,D)

across Bagan’s plains. Return to the ship for dinner.

local delicacies. You’ll also have a chance to see the

DAY 6, SALAY. Your ship cruises to Salay (Sale)

(B,L,D)

massive reclining Buddha at Chaukhtautgyi Temple

today, a small community that boasts more than 50

and Shwedagon Pagoda, one of Myanmar’s top

monasteries built of teak. Visit Yokesonekyaung, built

DAY 9, BAGAN – YANDABO. Admire one last sunrise

religious sites. (B)

in 1882 and the region’s oldest surviving wooden

a peaceful village where the British and Burmese

DAY 3, YANGON – PYAY – EMBARKATION. After

monastery, famous for its wood carvings and

signed a treaty ending the First Anglo-Burmese War

breakfast, board a coach for the drive to Pyay

collection of religious artifacts. You will also

in 1826. Yandabo is widely known for its finely crafted

(Prome). After embarking the AmaPura, head ashore

see a splendid colonial-era house and the 13th

terracotta wares and you’ll have a chance to see a

for a tour of this former capital city, home to the

century Man Pagoda, which contains the largest

pottery-making demonstration by local artisans, as

remarkable and highly revered Shwesandaw Pagoda.

lacquer Buddha in Myanmar. (B,L,D)

well as glimpses of typical village life. (B,L,D)

Tonight, meet your fellow travellers

DAY 7, THANTKYI – BAGAN. Join your fellow

at a Welcome Dinner. (B,L,D)

travellers this morning for an excursion up Thantkyi

DAY 10, INWA. Visit Inwa (Ava), the capital of the

DAY 4, THAYETMYO. This pleasant town has a

Mountain to visit Thantkyi Pagoda. Later, the

see the city’s top sights in a horse-drawn cart which

number of well preserved colonial style houses

AmaPura’s Sun Deck offers the perfect vantage

include the impressive Mahaaungmyebonzan

and buildings dating from the mid-1800s, including

point for your first glimpse of the plain of Bagan

monastery, built of brick and stucco, the “Leaning

a covered market. Thayetmyo once guarded the

(Pagan), one of the world’s most awe-inspiring

Tower of Inwa,” a 90-foot-high watch tower

border between Royal Burma and British Burma after

archaeological sites. Your initial sightseeing foray

destroyed by an earthquake in the late 1800s, and

the Second Anglo-Burmese War in 1855. (B,L,D)

here includes Ananda Temple, a well-preserved

Bargaya monastery, built entirely of teak. (B,L,D)

over Bagan before the ship departs for Yandabo,

Burmese kingdom for more than 400 years, and

DAY 11, SAGAING – MINGUN – MANDALAY.

Departure dates and prices

excursion takes you to Mt. Popa, legendary home of

Sagaing is famous for its hundreds of monasteries and its tranquil atmosphere. Travel to a silversmith’s

Land Start Date

Start City

Embark Date

Embark City

Ship Name

Cruise Only

Cruise & Land

05 Jan 15

Yangon

07 Jan 15

Pyay

AmaPura

£2,969

£3,479

Pagoda and Uminthonese Pagoda, which contains

15 Jan 15

Yangon

17 Jan 15

Mandalay

AmaPura

£2,969

£3,479

43 colourful Buddhist statues. The ship continues

25 Jan 15

Yangon

27 Jan 15

Pyay

AmaPura

£2,969

£3,479

on to Mingun, where you will see a 12-foot high

04 Mar 15

Yangon

06 Mar 15

Mandalay

AmaPura

£2,969

£3,479

14 Mar 15

Yangon

16 Mar 15

Pyay

AmaPura

£2,969

£3,479

bronze bell and the massive ruins of Pathodawgyi

24 Mar 15

Yangon

26 Mar 15

Mandalay

AmaPura

£2,908

£3,418

03 Apr 15

Yangon

05 Apr 15

Pyay

AmaPura

£2,848

£3,358

be 499 feet high. Although only a third of it was

workshop, Soonuponyashin Pagoda, Kaunghmudaw

(the “unfinished pagoda”), originally intended to

12 Sep 15

Yangon

14 Sep 15

Mandalay

AmaPura

£2,727

£3,237

ever completed, it remains the world’s largest brick

22 Sep 15

Yangon

24 Sep 15

Pyay

AmaPura

£2,848

£3,358

pagoda. You will also see Myatheindan Pagoda and

02 Oct 15

Yangon

04 Oct 15

Mandalay

AmaPura

£2,969

£3,479

its many images from Buddhist mythology. (B,L,D)

12 Oct 15

Yangon

14 Oct 15

Pyay

AmaPura

£3,030

£3,540

22 Oct 15

Yangon

24 Oct 15

Mandalay

AmaPura

£3,030

£3,540

01 Nov 15

Yangon

03 Nov 15

Pyay

AmaPura

£3,030

£3,540

includes many of the city’s most iconic sights,

11 Nov 15

Yangon

13 Nov 15

Mandalay

AmaPura

£3,030

£3,540

including the bronze Mahamuni Buddha, now

21 Nov 15

Yangon

23 Nov 15

Pyay

AmaPura

£3,030

£3,540

covered by the faithful with a thick layer of gold leaf.

01 Dec 15

Yangon

03 Dec 15

Mandalay

AmaPura

£3,030

£3,540

Later, visit the workshops of skilled craftsmen making

11 Dec 15

Yangon

13 Dec 15

Pyay

AmaPura

£3,030

£3,540

18 Jan 16

Yangon

20 Jan 16

Mandalay

AmaPura

£3,030

£3,540

You will also see Kuthodaw Pagoda (said to contain

28 Jan 16

Yangon

30 Jan 16

Pyay

AmaPura

£3,030

£3,540

the world’s largest book, Buddhist scriptures

06 Mar 16

Yangon

08 Mar 16

Mandalay

AmaPura

£3,030

£3,540

inscribed on 729 marble slabs) and Shwenandaw

16 Mar 16

Yangon

18 Mar 16

Pyay

AmaPura

£3,030

£3,540

monastery. Take an excursion to the world’s longest

26 Mar 16

Yangon

28 Mar 16

Mandalay

AmaPura

£3,030

£3,540

05 Apr 16

Yangon

07 Apr 16

Pyay

AmaPura

£2,909

£3,418

2016

Visit www.AmaWaterways.co.uk for detailed itineraries.

Port charges: Additional £115 per person.

Cruise prices are per person in a Cat. SF suite with French Balcony.

Airfare: Please call for special roundtrip airfares.

Intra Myanmar Air: Additional £115 per segment/person including taxes and fuel surcharges.

Single Suppl. for Pre and Post-cruise Land Arrangements: £255 per person.

Visa: A valid passport and entry visa are required for travel to Myanmar.

Please consult with your Consulate for more information.

DAY 12, MANDALAY. Your full-day tour in Mandalay

thin sheets of gold, marble carvings and tapestries.

teak bridge, the U Bein Bridge in nearby Amarapura.

Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner on board. (B,L,D) DAY 13, MANDALAY – DISEMBARKATION – YANGON. After breakfast aboard the AmaPura, fly back to Yangon and check in to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure. (B) DAY 14, YANGON. Bid farewell to Myanmar and prepare for your homeward journey or your optional post extension to Inle Lake. (B)

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Hidden Wonders of Myanmar 15 night cruise and land stay in Myanmar. Spend one night in Yangon, fly to Mandalay and embark upon a 14-night cruise ending in Yangon.

Begin your Myanmar adventure with a night in Yangon and a short flight to Mandalay, where you will embark upon a 14 night downstream cruise. Explore the fabled city of Mandalay, enjoy the spectacular view from the Mt. Popa summit, and visit artisan workshops, sacred sites, colourful markets and hushed monasteries. Take an in depth tour of Bagan and stop at small delta towns and villages before your voyage concludes in Yangon.

Departure dates and prices Land Start Date

Start City

Embark Date

Embark City

Ship Name

Cruise Only

Cruise & Land

05 Feb 15

Yangon

06 Feb 15

Mandalay

AmaPura

£3,999

£4,169

20 Feb 15

Yangon

20 Feb 15

Yangon

AmaPura

£3,999

£4,169

14 Apr 15

Yangon

15 Apr 15

Mandalay

AmaPura

£3,878

£4,048

31 Aug 15

Yangon

31 Aug 15

Yangon

AmaPura

£3,636

£3,806

22 Dec 15

Yangon

23 Dec 15

Mandalay

AmaPura

£4,121

£4,291

2016 06 Jan 16

Yangon

06 Jan 16

Yangon

AmaPura

£4,121

£4,291

08 Feb 16

Yangon

09 Feb 16

Mandalay

AmaPura

£4,121

£4,291

23 Feb 16

Yangon

23 Feb 16

Yangon

AmaPura

£4,121

£4,291

16 Apr 16

Yangon

17 Apr 16

Mandalay

AmaPura

£3,999

£4,169

Visit www.AmaWaterways.co.uk for detailed itineraries.

Port charges: Additional £161 per person.

Cruise prices are per person in a Cat. SF suite with French Balcony.

Airfare: Please call for special roundtrip airfares Intra Myanmar Air: Additional £115 per segment/person including taxes and fuel surcharges.

Single Suppl. for Pre and Post-cruise Land Arrangements: £85 per person Visa: A valid passport and entry visa are required for travel to Myanmar. Please consult with your Consulate for more information.

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Daily Programme DAY 1, ARRIVE IN YANGON, MYANMAR.

guardian spirits come to Mt. Popa to pray and worship.

DAY 14, MAUBIN – YANGON. Enjoy a sightseeing tour

Welcome to Yangon, former capital of Burma and

From the mountain top, enjoy the stunning panoramic

of Maubin, a small delta village and the birthplace of

known as the “Garden City of the East” for its lush

view spread across Bagan’s plains. Return to the ship

Myanmar’s first head of state, Dr. Ba Maw. You will also

tropical setting. After checking in to your hotel, the rest

for dinner. (B,L,D)

have time to visit the local market before departing for

of the day is at your leisure.

DAY 7, THANTKYI – SALAY. Enjoy one final sunrise

Yangon. (B,L,D)

DAY 2, YANGON – MANDALAY – EMBARKATION –

over Bagan before departing for an excursion up

DAY 15, YANGON. Your full-day tour begins with a

MINGUN. Check out of your hotel after breakfast and

Thantkyi Mountain to visit Thantkyi Pagoda. Later,

visit to the city center and Sule Pagoda, followed by

transfer to the airport for a short flight to Mandalay,

cruise to Salay (Sale), a small community that boasts

a photo stop at scenic Kandawgyi Lake. Shop for

the last royal capital of the Burmese kingdom. After

more than 50 monasteries. Visit Yokesonekyaung,

handicrafts, clothing and local delicacies at Bogyoke

boarding the AmaPura, the ship will depart for

built in 1882 and the region’s oldest surviving

Aung San Market (Scott’s Market), explore the massive

nearby Mingun, site of a 12-foot high bronze bell and

wooden monastery, famous for its wood carvings

reclining Buddha at Chaukhtautgyi Temple, and visit

the massive ruins of Pathodawgyi (the “unfinished

and collection of religious artifacts. You will also see

Shwedagon Pagoda, one of Myanmar’s most beautiful

pagoda”), originally intended to be 499 feet high.

a splendid colonial-era house and the Man Pagoda,

and revered religious sites. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell

Although only a third of it was ever completed, it

which contains the largest lacquer Buddha in

Dinner on board with your fellow travellers. (B,L,D)

remains the world’s largest brick pagoda. You will

Myanmar. (B,L,D)

DAY 16, YANGON – DISEMBARKATION. After

also see Myatheindan Pagoda, featuring images

DAY 8, MAGWE. Further downstream today, the

breakfast on board, bid farewell to Myanmar and

from Buddhist mythology. Tonight, meet your fellow

ship will stop at Magwe. Walk up to the ornate hilltop

prepare for your homeward journey or your optional

travellers at a Welcome Dinner. (B,L,D)

Myathalun Pagoda, constructed with thousands

post extension to Inle Lake. (B)

DAY 3, MANDALAY. Your full-day tour includes many

of solid gold bricks and housing numerous shrines

of the city’s top sights, including the bronze Mahamuni

devoted to nats (animist spirits). (B,L,D)

Buddha, now covered by the faithful with a thick layer

DAY 9, MINHLA – THAYETMYO. Your day begins in

of gold leaf. Visit the workshops of craftsmen making

Minhla, the site of a great battle during the Second

thin sheets of gold, marble carvings and tapestries,

Anglo-Burmese War. Take a small boat to visit

and stop at Kuthodaw Pagoda (said to contain the

Gwechaung Fort and Minhla Fort, built by Italian

world’s largest book, Buddhist scriptures inscribed on

engineers to keep British forces out of Burma.

729 marble slabs) and Shwenandaw monastery, an

Continue on to Thayetmyo, which once served as

architectural masterpiece filled with wood carvings.

the border between Royal Burma and British Burma.

Later, take an excursion to see the world’s longest teak

Thayetmyo is a pleasant little town with many colonial-

bridge, the U Bein Bridge in nearby Amarapura. (B,L,D)

era houses and a local market. (B,L,D)

DAY 4, SAGAING – INWA. The ship stops today at

DAY 10, PYAY. After the ship arrives in Pyay (Prome),

the former royal capital of Sagaing, famous for its

take walking tour of this former capital that once

hundreds of monasteries and tranquil atmosphere.

served as an important junction between Lower

Visit a silversmith’s workshop, Soonuponyashin

and Upper Burma. Pyay is home to more than 80

Pagoda, Kaunghmudaw Pagoda and Uminthonese

gilded pagodas, including Shwesandaw and Payagyi

Pagoda, which contains 43 colourful Buddhist statues.

Pagodas, the country’s most revered religious sites.

Continue on to Inwa (Ava), capital of the Burmese

You will also visit the archaeological museum of Sri

kingdom for more than four centuries, where you will

Ksetra. (B,L,D)

see the sights in a horse-drawn cart. Highlights include Mahaaungmyebonzan monastery, the “Leaning Tower of Inwa,” ruins of a 90 foot high watch tower and Bagaya monastery, built of teak. (B,L,D)

DAY 11, MYANAUNG. As the ship departs this morning, enjoy wonderful views of the Akauk Mountains and their river-facing cliff carvings. Continue on to Myanaung, a quiet riverside town where your walking

DAY 5, YANDABO – BAGAN. The ship arrives this

tour will take you past well-preserved colonial-era

morning in Yandabo, a village known for its finely

houses. You will also have an opportunity to visit the

crafted terracotta wares. See a pottery making

town’s bustling market. (B,L,D)

demonstration by local artisans as well as glimpses of

DAY 12, ZALON. The ship cruises through the

typical village life. Later, the AmaPura’s Sun Deck offers

Ayeyarwady Delta region today, stopping to visit the

the perfect vantage point for your first glimpse of the

small port town of Zalon. Enjoy taking in the sights by

plain of Bagan (Pagan), one of the world’s most awe-

trishaw, including Pyitawpyan Pagoda and its famous

inspiring archeological sites. On your initial sightseeing

“wish-fulfilling” bronze Buddha, stolen by British

foray here, visit Ananda Temple, a well-preserved

soldiers years ago and later returned by order of

masterpiece known as the “Westminster Abbey of

Queen Victoria. (B,L,D)

Burma,” and Shwezigon Pagoda, the holiest site in

DAY 13, DANUPHYU – MAUBIN. You will have an

Bagan. (B,L,D)

INLE LAKE POST-CRUISE EXTENSION An optional 4-night Inle Lake/Yangon post-cruise extension is available from £670 per person (airfare additional). Roundtrip Intra-Myanmar air is an additional £230 per person including taxes and fuel surcharges. Please call for details.

OPTIONAL BANGKOK EXTENSION An optional 2-night pre or post-cruise stay in Bangkok, including hotel accommodation with daily breakfast and guided sightseeing tours, is available from £340 per person.

Note: This optional extension requires IntraAsia air between Bangkok and Yangon at an additional cost. Some restrictions and blocked dates may apply. Please call for details.

opportunity today to explore Danuphyu, site of a

DAY 6, BAGAN. Today’s excursion takes you to Mt.

Burmese uprising during the First Anglo-Burmese

Popa, legendary home of animist nat spirits and an

War. The ship departs for Maubin this evening. (B,L,D)

important pilgrimage site. Those who believe in these

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Africa Safaris & Wildlife Cruise

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4 night safari cruise & 2 nights in Victoria falls plus 3 land options to choose from Our Africa itineraries offer the best of both worlds – the up close, unhurried luxury of a leisurely African river safari as well as a land programme filled with exhilarating game drives, unique cross-cultural experiences, and the thundering waters of the legendary Victoria Falls. Explore some of Africa’s most glorious settings, home to the “Big Five” game animals and a vast array of colourful birdlife. Choose from our “Bucket List” itineraries featuring some of the best hotels and lodges in South and East Africa, the Rovos Rail luxury train, plus a 4 night river safari aboard the Zambezi Queen, a vessel specially designed to showcase wildlife viewings and scenic vistas.

YOUR SAFARI OPTIONS: RIVERS & RAILS OF AFRICA - PAGE 82 3 nights in Cape Town | 4 nights on the ZAMBEZI QUEEN | 2 nights in Victoria Falls | 3 night Rovos Rail train journey

STARS OF SOUTH AFRICA - PAGE 84 3 nights in Cape Town | 4 nights on the ZAMBEZI QUEEN | 2 nights in Victoria Falls | 1 night in Johannesburg | 3-night South African safari in the Kruger National Park Area

GOLDEN TRAILS OF EAST AFRICA - PAGE 86 1 night in Johannesburg (OR 3-night Cape Town pre-extension) | 4 nights on the ZAMBEZI QUEEN 2 nights in Victoria Falls | 1 night in Johannesburg | 8-night East African safari in Tanzania

Details of your Cruise & Victoria falls stay MONDAY, ZAMBEZI QUEEN (EMBARKATION).

THURSDAY, ZAMBEZI QUEEN. This morning

After breakfast, fly to Kasane, Botswana via

enjoy an exciting private boat safari as well

Johannesburg. Here you will be transferred to

as a bird watching excursion to introduce you

the Chobe River where tender boats will escort

to the area’s local birdlife. Later you will also

you to board the Zambezi Queen. This afternoon,

enjoy a slightly different version of a river safari

enjoy the view as you settle in on the Chobe

aboard a special river barge which will allow

River before a Welcome Cocktail and Dinner on

you to venture into the southern channels. This

board the vessel. (B,L,D)

excursion will offer you a new viewpoint to

TUESDAY, ZAMBEZI QUEEN. This morning embark on a boat safari to explore the Chobe River’s spectacular game viewing. Journey back to the Zambezi Queen for lunch as well as time to relax on board and take in the scenery surrounding you at every turn. After lunch, enjoy an unforgettable visit to Kasenu village to experience the local culture first-hand. This evening you’ll head ashore for an African Boma Dinner, which features various flavourful local specialties. (B,L,D) WEDNESDAY, ZAMBEZI QUEEN. Today, take a safari game-drive adventure into the Chobe National Park, home to one of the densest populations of wildlife in Africa. Experience your first game drive by vehicle as you set off in search for an array of different animals in Botswana’s most famous National Park. In the afternoon, join a safari by boat as you explore

observe hippos and elephants in their natural habitat. Tonight, your Cruise Manager will host your Farewell Dinner on board. (B,L,D) FRIDAY, ZAMBEZI QUEEN (DISEMBARKATION) - VICTORIA FALLS. This morning, transfer to the legendary Victoria Falls, one of the greatest natural wonders on earth. Settle into your hotel and spend the afternoon exploring the city or experiencing one of the many activities offered at your hotel. (B) SATURDAY, VICTORIA FALLS. A local guide and your Cruise Manager will take you on a tour of the remarkable Victoria Falls today. You’ll learn about its history and the flora and fauna that make this area so unique. Tonight, embark on a private and festive Sundowner Cruise along the Zambezi River. Relax on board as you observe a variety of game and enjoy a delicious mix of tapas with drinks and music. (B,D)

the banks of Chobe National Park, or go an

SUNDAY, ONWARD JOURNEY. After breakfast,

expedition to catch the ferocious tigerfish.

bid adieu to Victoria Falls as you move on to

Unwind on board later with High Tea and a

your South Africa safari, Rovos Rail luxury train

delicious dinner. (B,L,D)

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Rivers & Rails of Africa 3 nights in Cape Town followed by a 4 night safari cruise, 2 nights in Victoria Falls and then 3 nights aboard the Rovos ANGOLA rail luxury train

We can package your cruise with flights, pre/post hotel stays and transfers.

Please call for details.

MALAWI

ANGOLA

ZAMBIA VICTORIA FALLS

ZAMBEZI QUEEN

KASANE

ZIMBABWE Rovos Rail

NAMIBIA BOTSWANA

JOHANNESBURG

SWAZILAND

SOUTH AFRICA LESOTHO 3

CAPE TOWN

Your African journey begins with a three-night stay in picturesque Cape Town where you’ll explore Table Mountain, Cape of Good Hope and the surrounding Cape Winelands. Next, you will fly to Kasane, Botswana to begin your four-night Zambezi Queen safari cruise on the Chobe River. Explore the banks of Chobe National Park, home to one of the densest populations of wildlife on the African continent. Encounter elephants, leopards, lions, gazelles, buffalos and a variety of birdlife on excursions by boat or open-air vehicle. Your journey continues with two nights at the legendary Victoria Falls, one of the world’s great and impressive natural wonders. From here, you will join the Rovos Rail train stationed right outside your hotel. Enjoy your 3-night luxurious train journey as you travel 1600 km’s through breathtaking scenery from Botswana to South Africa.

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AMAVOYAGES ITINERARY

Daily Programme DAY DESTINATION ACTIVITIES

1 2

Cape Town Cape Town

Dates and prices Hotel Check In

Ship Name

Cruise & Land

Overnight flight to South Africa

13 Mar 15

Zambezi Queen

£7,209

Hotel check-in

27 Mar 15

Zambezi Queen

£7,209

Cableway up Table Mountain, Scenic drive through local wine regions

24 Apr 15

Zambezi Queen

£7,694

08 May 15

Zambezi Queen

£7,694

Visit two wine estates with wine tastings, Lunch in local restaurant

with drinks

Airfare: Please call for AmaWaterways’ special roundtrip airfares.

3

Full-day tour of 12 Apostles and Hout Bay, Chapman's Peak drive,

All prices are per person, based on double occupancy in stateroom Cat. SB.

Cape of Good Hope; Cape Point, Lunch in local restaurant with drinks

To upgrade to a higher category, add per person:

4

Cape Town

Morning flight to Kasane, Botswana

Zambezi Queen EMBARKATION, Welcome Cocktail and Dinner

SA

Lower/Middle

Balcony

£151

5

Zambezi Queen Chobe River safari by boat, Kasenu village visit, African Boma dinner

MS

Lower/Middle

Balcony

£515

6

Zambezi Queen Chobe National Park safari, Afternoon safari by boat or tigerfishing,

Cape Town

7

High Tea and dinner onboard

Zambezi Queen Safari by boat and bird watching, Safari cruise of southern channels

Farewell Dinner onboard

8

Zambezi Queen DISEMBARKATION, Transfer to Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls

Hotel check-in

9

Victoria Falls

Private guided tour of Victoria Falls, Zambezi Sundowner Cruise

with tapas

10

Victoria Falls Embark the Rovos Rail luxury train

Travel by rail to Hwange Game Reserve, Dinner served en route to

Rovos Rail

Kennedy Siding

11

Rovos Rail

Morning Hwange safari, cross into Botswana

12

Rovos Rail

Travel with Rovos into South Africa, Pass through Marico Valley

and Magaliesberg Range

13

Rovos Rail

Arrive in Pretoria at 10:00am

Johannesburg

Transfer to Johannesburg by 1:00pm for flight home

Cat.

Deck Level

Stateroom

Add’l

Single Supplement: 40% of twin price Intra-Africa Air: £494 per person including taxes and fuel surcharges.

Note: Visas are required for travel to Africa; please consult your Consulate for more information.

ROVOS RAIL ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS ITINERARY IS THE TRULY LUXURIOUS ROVOS RAIL VINTAGE TRAIN, THE PRIDE OF AFRICA. THIS AMAZING TRAIN WILL TRANSPORT YOU IN GRACIOUS EDWARDIAN STYLE THROUGH THE HEART OF SOME OF THE CONTINENT’S MOST INCREDIBLE SCENERY.

EXQUISITE CUISINE The food aboard the Rovos Rail has an accent on fresh local ingredients, and traditional dishes such as game are a specialty. The Victorian dining room offers fine china, crisp linen and silver, and five star cuisine paired with South African wines. Dressing for dinner is entirely appropriate here, with jackets and ties for men and cocktail attire for the ladies.

DELUXE SUITES Your richly paneled, air conditioned, 118 square foot Deluxe Suite offers twin or double beds, a lounge area, en-suite bathroom with shower, a safe, a bar fridge filled with beverages of your choice, and 24hour room service.

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Stars of South Africa 3 nights in Cape Town followed by a 4 night safari cruise, 2 nights in Victoria Falls, 1 night in johannesburg & 3 nights at a safari lodge in the Greater Kruger National Park

We can package your cruise with flights, pre/post hotel stays and transfers.

Please call for details.

Begin with a three night stay in picturesque Cape Town. Next, you will fly to Kasane, Botswana for your Zambezi Queen safari cruise on the Chobe River. Explore the banks of Chobe National Park, home to one of the densest populations of wildlife on the African continent. Spend two nights at the legendary Victoria Falls before flying to Johannesburg for an overnight stay. The following day, fly to Hoedspruit and transfer to the Manyeleti Private Game Reserve, located in the greater Kruger National Park. Spend three nights at a game lodge in this premier eco-tourist destination, known for some of the best “Big Five” viewing in South Africa. Experience the thrill of daily game drives, while evenings bring you breathtakingly clear skies – the perfect opportunity to see the Southern Cross and other constellations of the southern hemisphere.

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Daily Programme DAY DESTINATION ACTIVITIES

1 2

Cape Town Cape Town

Hotel Check In

Ship Name

Cruise & Land

Overnight flight to South Africa

13 Mar 15

Zambezi Queen

£6,845

Hotel check-in

27 Mar 15

Zambezi Queen

£6,845

Cableway up Table Mountain, Scenic drive through local wine regions

24 Apr 15

Zambezi Queen

£7,088

08 May 15

Zambezi Queen

£7,088

15 May 15

Zambezi Queen

£7,452

05 Jun 15

Zambezi Queen

£7,452

Visit two wine estates with wine tastings, Lunch in local restaurant

with drinks

3

Full-day tour of 12 Apostles and Hout Bay, Chapman's Peak drive,

Cape Town

Dates and prices

26 Jun 15

Zambezi Queen

£7,452

Cape of Good Hope; Cape Point, Lunch in local restaurant with drinks

17 Jul 15

Zambezi Queen

£7,452

4

Cape Town

Morning flight to Kasane, Botswana

31 Jul 15

Zambezi Queen

£7,452

Zambezi Queen EMBARKATION, Welcome Cocktail and Dinner

5 6

Zambezi Queen Chobe River safari by boat, Kasenu village visit, African Boma dinner Zambezi Queen Chobe National Park safari, Afternoon safari by boat or tigerfishing,

7

High Tea and dinner onboard

Zambezi Queen Safari by boat and bird watching, Safari cruise of southern channels

Farewell Dinner onboard

14 Jul 15

Zambezi Queen

£7,452

28 Aug 15

Zambezi Queen

£7,452

11 Sep 15

Zambezi Queen

£7,452 £7,452

25 Sep 15

Zambezi Queen

09 Oct 15

Zambezi Queen

£7,452

23 Oct 15

Zambezi Queen

£7,088

06 Nov 15

Zambezi Queen

£7,088

8

Zambezi Queen DISEMBARKATION, Transfer to Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls

Hotel check-in

Airfare: Please call for AmaWaterways’ special roundtrip airfares.

9

Victoria Falls

Private guided tour of Victoria Falls, Zambezi Sundowner Cruise

All prices are per person, based on double occupancy in stateroom Cat. SB.

with tapas

To upgrade to a higher category, add per person:

10

Flight from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg, Hotel check-in and evening

Cat.

Deck Level

Stateroom

at leisure

SA

Lower/Middle

Balcony

£151

MS

Lower/Middle

Balcony

£515

Johannesburg

11

Kruger Park Area Flight to Hoedspruit (Greater Kruger National Park Area), Lodge

check-in; afternoon safari

Add’l

Single Supplement: 40% of twin price

12

Kruger Park Area Morning and afternoon safaris

Intra-Africa Air: £1,025 per person including taxes and fuel surcharges.

13

Kruger Park Area Morning and afternoon safaris

14

Kruger Park Area Early morning safari, Flight to Johannesburg

Note: Visas are required for travel to Africa; please consult your Consulate for more information.

Johannesburg

Return flight home

Lodge Accommodations: Guests on this itinerary will enjoy 3 nights in luxurious lodge accommodations at Tintswalo Safari Lodge. For two peak season departures only, guests will stay at the ultra exclusive Singita Sweni Lodge.

TINTSWALO SAFARI LODGE

Tintswalo provides all the ambience of a classic safari, with colonial-era décor, indoor/outdoor showers and a private deck with plunge pool. Eight suites accommodate a maximum of 16 guests. Travelling with friends? Tintswalo’s stunning Presidential Suite – two suites with a spacious shared lounge and private outdoor dining area – is ideal for two couples travelling together. (Please inquire for more details.)

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Golden Trails of East Africa 1 night in Johannesburg, 4 night safari cruise , 2 nights in Victoria Falls, Johannesburg & 8 nights at luxury safari lodges in Tanzania

We can package your cruise with flights, pre/post hotel stays and transfers.

Please call for details.

Begin with an overnight stay in Johannesburg (or 3 nights in Cape Town). Next, fly to Kasane, Botswana via Johannesburg and board the Zambezi Queen. Your wildlife river cruise vessel on the Chobe River provides elegant accommodation surrounded by an incredibly diverse population of animals. Enjoy two nights at Victoria Falls. From here, you will fly to Johannesburg where you will stay the night in your intimate, all suite hotel. The following morning, you will fly to Tanzania to begin your East African safari. Enjoy two nights at each of the four luxury Tanzania lodges; Arusha Coffee Lodge, Tarangire Treetops, The Manor at Ngorongoro, and the famed, luxury tented Serengeti Migration Camp. Your Tanzanian safari days include game drives in the world famous Serengeti National Park, the drama of Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, Treetops’ private 87,000 acre game concession as well as a safari excursion to Lake Manyara National Park.

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Dates and prices

Daily Programme DAY DESTINATION

ACTIVITIES

Overnight flight to South Africa

1

Johannesburg

2

Johannesburg

Hotel Check In

Ship Name

17 May 15

Zambezi Queen

£8,179

Hotel check-in

07 Jun 15

Zambezi Queen

£8,482

Flight to Kasane, Botswana, Transfer to Zambezi Queen

28 Jun 15

Zambezi Queen

£8,482

EMBARKATION, Welcome Cocktail and Dinner

19 Jul 15

Zambezi Queen

£8,482

3

Zambezi Queen

Chobe River safari by boat, Kasenu village visit, African Boma dinner

02 Aug 15

Zambezi Queen

£8,482

16 Aug 15

Zambezi Queen

£8,482

4

Zambezi Queen

Chobe National Park safari, Afternoon safari by boat OR tigerfishing,

30 Aug 15

Zambezi Queen

£8,482

High Tea and dinner onboard

13 Sep 15

Zambezi Queen

£8,482

EMBARKATION, Welcome Cocktail and Dinner

27 Sep 15

Zambezi Queen

£8,482

11 Oct 15

Zambezi Queen

£8,482

25 Oct 15

Zambezi Queen

£8,179

08 Nov 15

Zambezi Queen

£8,179

5

Zambezi Queen Zambezi Queen

Safari by boat and bird watching, Safari cruise of southern channels

Cruise & Land

Farewell Dinner onboard

6

Zambezi Queen

DISEMBARKATION, Transfer to Victoria Falls

7

Zambezi Queen

Safari by boat and bird watching, Safari cruise of southern channels

Victoria Falls

Hotel check in

All prices are per person, based on double occupancy in stateroom Cat. SB.

8

Victoria Falls

Flight to Johannesburg, South Africa

To upgrade to a higher category, add per person:

Johannesburg

Evening at leisure

Cat.

Deck Level

Stateroom

9

Johannesburg

Morning flight to Tanzania

SA

Lower/Middle

Balcony

£151

Arusha

Arusha Coffee Lodge check-in, Welcome Dinner

MS

Lower/Middle

Balcony

£515

10

Arusha

Enjoy a coffee tour and myriad, optional activities

Single Supplement: 40% of twin price

11

Arusha

Private morning flight to Tarangire

Intra-Africa Air: £2,315 per person including taxes and fuel surcharges.

Tarangire

Tarangire safari, Arrive at Tarangire Treetops

12

Tarangire

Morning and night safaris in Tarangire, Masai village visit

Note: Visas are required for travel to Africa; please consult your Consulate for more information.

13

Tarangire

Private flight to Manyara

Lake Manyara

Lake Manyara National Park safari

Ngorongoro

Arrive at The Manor at Ngorongoro

14

Ngorongoro

Full-day Ngorongoro Crater with picnic

15

Ngorongoro

Private flight to the Serengeti

Serengeti

Arrive at Serengeti Migration Camp, Safari and game walk

16

Serengeti

Full day safari with picnic

17

Serengeti

Morning safari; flight back to Arusha

Arusha

Dayroom in Arusha, Onward flight home

Lodge Accommodations:

Airfare: Please call for AmaWaterways’ special roundtrip airfares.

Add’l

3-NIGHT CAPE TOWN PRE-EXTENSION Start your trip two nights earlier and join the rest of the group in Cape Town before the cruise. This pre-extension includes accommodations at the Cape Grace hotel in upgraded Table Mountain View Rooms, a fullday Cape Point tour, full-day Cape Winelands tour and an extra flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg.and fuel surcharges.

Please call for details.

Your Golden Trails of East Africa itinerary begins with a two-night stay at the Arusha Coffee Lodge. Origins of the homestead to evoke glimpses of times-gone-by, and the friendly and personable staff help create an inviting atmosphere that is deeply appreciated by all who visit. Continue on to Tarangine Treetops, where each treetops’ elevated room boasts one of the largest bedrooms of any lodge in East Africa, and where an ‘up-in-the-air’ experience is further enhanced by spectacular views across the Tarangire plains from an expansive private balcony.

THE MANOR AT NGORONGORO

SERENGETI MIGRATION CAMP

This gracious estate is nestled near Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater, “Africa’s Garden of Eden.” It has 20 cottage suites, plus a dining conservatory, wine cellar, library and fireplace lounges in the manor house. Guests enjoy daily game drives, massages, horseback riding and a host of other leisure activities.

This luxurious camp has been named one of the world’s “Top 10 Hotels”

by Travel + Leisure. With a front-row view of the annual Migration, it offers a pool, 20 elevated canvas tents with private decks, and daily game drives into Serengeti National Park.

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RECEPTION AREA, AMALEGRO

AMALEGRO CRUISING IN PARIS, FRANCE

SUITE, AMADAGIO

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FRENCH BALCONY STATEROOM, AMACELLO

MAIN RESTAURANT, AMACELLO

OUR SHIPS

AmaCello, AmaLegro & AmaDagio More than 80% of the staterooms on these ships feature French balconies, ideal for taking in sights along the river. Each vessel also offers award-winning cuisine, exclusive amenities and massage and hair salon services.

AmaCello | AmaLegro | AmaDagio

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Suite

Deck Plan

Violin Deck / French Balcony - 255 sq. ft.

Cat. A

Violin Deck / French Balcony - 170 sq. ft.

Cat. B

Violin & Cello Deck / French Balcony - 170 sq. ft.

Cat. C

Violin & Cello Deck / French Balcony - 170 sq. ft.

Cat. D

1

Observation Deck

2

Navigation Bridge

Technical Data Built: AmaCello - 2008

AmaLegro - 2007

AmaDagio - 2006

3

Bicycles

4

Whirlpool

Piano Deck / Fixed Windows - 170 sq. ft.

5

Sun Deck

Cat. E

Piano Deck / Fixed Windows - 170 sq. ft.

6

Walking Track

Staterooms: 74

Single

Cello Deck / French Balcony - 140 sq. ft.

7

Bow Seating Area

Passengers: 146/148

8

Main Lounge & Bar

Registry: Switzerland

(single staterooms only available on AMACELLO)

Category Suite

Category A/B/C

Category D/E

Bathtub

Floor-to-ceiling Window

French Balcony

French Balcony

9

Gift Shop

10

Reception

11

Massage & Hair Salon

12

The Chef’s Table restaurant

13

Fitness Room

14

Main Restaurant

15

Elevator

16

Crew Cabins

Length: 360 ft.

Width: 38 ft.

Crew: 44

Twin Windows

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SUITE, AMADANTE

AMALYRA CRUISING IN BUDAPEST, HUNGARY

FRENCH BALCONY STATEROOM, AMALYRA

90

A M A W AT E R W AY S . C O . U K

MAIN LOUNGE, AMADOLCE

MAIN RESTAURANT, AMADANTE

OUR SHIPS

AmaLyra, AmaDolce & AmaDante These ships offer spacious 170-255 sq. ft. staterooms, most with French balconies.

Other features include complimentary in-room Infotainment and Internet, WiFi, Sun Deck, walking track and a fitness room.

AmaLyra | AmaDolce | AmaDante

Sun Deck

6

3

302

304

9

15

8 7

301

10 303

306 305

310

308 307

309

314

312 311

313

316

318 317

315

320

322 321

319

326

324 323

325

330

328 327

329

13

332

12

1

2

Violin Deck

331

11

4

5

202

15 14

201

204 203

206

208 207

205

210

212 211

209

218 217

216

220 219

214

222 221

213

224 223

215

228

226

227

225

229

230

Cello Deck

108

106

104

102

109

107

105

103

112

110 111

Piano Deck

101

16

Note: Elevator reaches Main Restaurant, Lobby/Main Lounge and staterooms on Violin and Cello Deck.

Suite

Deck Plan

Violin Deck / French Balcony - 255 sq. ft.

Cat. A+

Violin Deck / French Balcony - 225 sq. ft.

Cat. A

Violin Deck / French Balcony - 170 sq. ft.

Cat. B

Violin & Cello Deck / French Balcony - 170 sq. ft.

Cat. C

Violin & Cello Deck / French Balcony - 170 sq. ft.

Cat. D

1

Observation Deck

2

Navigation Bridge

Technical Data Built: AmaLyra - 2009

AmaDolce - 2009

AmaDante - 2008

3

Bicycles

4

Whirlpool

5

Sun Deck

Crew: 44

Piano Deck / Fixed Windows - 170 sq. ft.

6

Walking Track

Staterooms: 74

Cat. E

Piano Deck / Fixed Windows - 170 sq. ft.

7

Bow Seating Area

Passengers: 146

Single

Cello Deck / French Balcony - 140 sq. ft.

8

Main Lounge & Bar

Registry: Switzerland

9

Gift Shop

Length: 360 ft.

Width: 38 ft.

10 Reception

Category Suite

Category A/B/C

Category D/E

Bathtub

Floor-to-ceiling Window

French Balcony

French Balcony

11

Massage & Hair Salon

12

The Chef’s Table restaurant

13

Fitness Room

14

Main Restaurant

15

Elevator

16

Crew Cabins

Twin Windows

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LIBRARY, AMASONATA

RECEPTION AREA

TWIN BALCONY STATEROOM, AMACERTO

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MAIN LOUNGE

MAIN RESTAURANT

OUR SHIPS

AmaSerena, AmaSonata, AmaReina, AmaPrima, AmaCerto & AmaBella* Our newest ships in Europe accommodate 164 passengers and feature twin balcony staterooms, heated swimming pool, hair and massage services, fitness room, stunning glass elevator and much more.

AmaVista | AmaSerena | AmaSonata | AmaReina | AmaPrima | AmaCerto

Sun Deck

4

5

1

2

6

3

16

301

303

302

304

306 305

310

308 307

311

309

312

314 313

316

318 317

315

320 319

324

322 321

323

328 327

325

330

332 331

13

329

14

326

Violin Deck

12

11

10

9

7 8

208 207

202

210 219

201

212 211

204

214 213

203

216 215

206

218

205

220

223 222

217

225 224

219

227

221

229 228

231

226

233 232

230

Cello Deck

15

16

Suite

Suite

Violin Deck French & Outside Balcony - 300 sq. ft.

Cat. AA+

Violin Deck French & Outside Balcony - 290 sq. ft.

Cat. AA

Violin Deck French & Outside Balcony - 235 sq. ft.

102 103

101

104 105

106

17

107

110

108

111

112 113

109

116

114

117

115

Piano Deck

Cat. AB

Note:Balcony Elevator Main Restaurant, Lobby/Main Lounge and staterooms on Violin and Cello Deck.

Cello Deck French & Outside - 235 reaches sq. ft.

Cat. BA

Violin Deck French & Outside Balcony - 210 sq. ft.

Deck Plan

Violin / French & Outside Balcony - 300 sq. ft.

Cat. BB Deck Cello Deck French & Outside Balcony - 210 sq. ft.

Cat. C

Violin & Cello Deck French Balcony - 170 sq. ft.

Cat. D

Piano Deck Fixed Window - 160 sq. ft.

Cat. AA+ Violin Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 290 sq. ft.

Cat. AA

Cat. E Deck Piano Deck Fixed Window - 160 sq. ft. Balcony - 235 sq. ft.

Violin / French & Outside

Cat. AB

Cello Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 235 sq. ft.

Cat. BA

Violin Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 210 sq. ft.

Cat. BB

1

Lower Sun Deck

2

Navigation Bridge

Technical Data Built: - 2015

AmaSerena - 2015

AmaSonata - 2014

AmaReina - 2014

AmaPrima - 2013

AmaCerto - 2012

3

Bicycles

4

Heated Pool

5

Sun Deck

Cello Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 210 sq. ft.

6

Walking Track

Cat. C

Violin & Cello Deck / French Balcony - 170 sq. ft.

7

Al Fresco Dining Terrace

Cat. D

Piano Deck / Fixed Windows - 160 sq. ft.

8

Observation Lounge

Cat. E

Piano Deck / Fixed Windows - 160 sq. ft.

9

Main Lounge & Bar

Passengers: 164

10

Gift Shop

Registry: Switzerland

11

Reception

Note: Cat. AA+ stateroom has no bathtub and other modifications

Cat. AA+ slightly modified (i.e. no bathtub or one sink); refer to website for floorplan

Category Suite

Category AA / AB

Category BA / BB

Bathtub

Shower

Bathroom

12

Fitness Room

13

Massage & Hair Salon

14

The Chef’s Table restaurant

15

Main Restaurant

16

Elevator

17

Crew Cabins

Length: 443 ft.

Width: 38 ft.

Crew: 49 Staterooms: 82

*For AmaBella please refer to www.amawaterways.co.uk Outside Balcony

Large Window French Balcony

Outside Balcony

Large Window

French Balcony

Outside Balcony

Large Window

French Balcony

Note: For Cat. C, D and E staterooms, refer to www.amawaterways.co.uk

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AMAVida

BALCONY STATEROOM

SPACIOUS BALCONY STATEROOM

94

A M A W AT E R W AY S . C O . U K

MAIN RESTAURANT

REFRESHING POOL

OUR SHIPS

AmaVida This 106-passenger ship brings AmaWaterways’ distinctive standard of excellence to the Douro River, featuring balconies in the majority of its staterooms; fine dining in the main dining room plus al fresco dining; heated swimming pool and fitness centre.

AmaVida Revised May 2014

Sun Deck

1

2

3

320

318

316

314

312

310

308

306

304

302

319

317

315

313

311

309

307

305

303

301

Porto Deck

6 7

4 5

202

7

9 8

201

204 203

206 205

208 207

210 209

212 211

214 213

216 215

217

218

Lisbon Deck

114 112 110 108 106 104 102

10 7

115 113 111 109 107 105 103 101

Douro Deck

11

Note: Elevator reaches all three stateroom decks.

Suite

Porto Deck / Outside Balcony - 323 sq. ft.

Cat. A

Porto Deck / Outside Balcony - 215 sq. ft.

Cat. B

Lisbon Deck / Outside Balcony - 215 sq. ft.

Cat. C

Lisbon Deck / Outside Balcony - 215 sq. ft.

Cat. D Cat. E

Deck Plan 1

Navigation Bridge

2

Heated Pool

3

Sun Deck

4

Main Lounge

Douro Deck / Panoramic Window - 161 sq. ft.

5

Gift Shop

Douro Deck / Panoramic Window - 161 sq. ft.

6

Reception

7

Elevator

8

Al Fresco Dining

9

Main Restaurant

Technical Data Built: 2013 Length: 260 ft.

Width: 37 ft.

Crew: 30 Staterooms: 53 Passengers: 106 Registry: Portugal

10 Fitness Room AmaVida Cabin

11

AmaVida Suite

Category Suite Floor-to-Ceiling Windows

Outside Balcony

Category A/B/C Outside Balcony

Spa

AmaVida Cabin - Lower Deck

Floor-to-Ceiling Window

Category D/E

Panoramic Window

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ELEGANT LOBBY

DELUXE STATEROOM WITH BALCONY

IMPERIAL SUITE

96

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PANORAMIC LOUNGE

AMAKATARINA ON THE VOLGA-BALTIC WATERWAYS

OUR SHIPS

AmaKatarina

(aka mstislav rostropovich) Cruise Russia in comfort and style aboard the completely redesigned AmaKatarina, featuring outside balconies in over 70% of her staterooms, two restaurants, conference hall and an onboard physician.

AMAKATARINA

405

406

407

408

414

415

416

417

403

404 413

411

412

401

402

410

1

2

409 400

Deck Four

323

324

325

212

213

214

232

233

234

311

312

322 211 231

310

309

307

308 321 210

320 209 229

305 318

230

304 317

306

303

319

302 315

301

316

300 313

1

4

314

Deck Three

3

206

207

208

226

227

228

217 218 219

205 225

216

204 224

235

203

236 237 238

202

223

201 221

1

222

200

5

220

Deck Two IMPERIAL SUITE

110

111 112

121

122 123

6

120

119

102

101

103 104 105 106 107 108 109 118

115

117

1

7

116

100

Deck One

Note: Elevator reaches all decks.

Cat. IS Cat. MS

Cat. BS

Cat. HS Cat. A

Deck Two Imperial Suite - 432 sq. ft.

Deck Two & Three Mariinsky Suites - 320 sq. ft.

Deck Two & Three Bolshoi Suites - 280 sq. ft.

Deck Four Hermitage Suites - 270 sq. ft.

Deck Four Deluxe with Balcony - 230 sq. ft.

Category MS / BS / HS

Category A/B/C

Cat. B Cat. C

Cat. D

Cat. E Cat. F

Deck Three Deluxe with Balcony - 238 sq. ft.

Deck Two Deluxe with Balcony - 238 sq. ft.

Deck One & Two Superior with Two Windows - 205 sq. ft.

Deck One & Two Standard with Window - 135 sq. ft.

Deck One Standard with Window - 110 sq. ft.

Category D

Category E, Deck One

Category F

Deck Plan 1

Elevator

2

Sun Deck

3

Panorama Lounge

4

Symphony Restaurant & Bar

5

Opera Restaurant

6

Reception

7

Conference Hall

Technical Data Reconstructed: 2011 Length: 443 ft.

Width: 52 ft.

Crew: 74 Staterooms: 105 Passengers: 210 Registry: Russia

Window

Window

Window

Outside Balcony

Note: Cat. E (Deck Two) and Cat. F staterooms feature a fixed queen-size bed.

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FRIENDLY SERVICE

SPACIOUS SUITE

BEAUTIFUL SAIGON LOUNGE

98

A M A W AT E R W AY S . C O . U K

STYLISH MEKONG RESTAURANT

SAIGON BAR

OUR SHIPS

AmaDara The brand-new AmaDara features spacious staterooms and suites all of which have private twin balconies. Public areas include two stylish restaurants, an inviting lounge, a fitness room, hair salon, spa and a refreshing Sun Deck swimming pool.

310

312

307

309

311

318

308

305

1 317

306

303

316

304

301

315

302

3

313

2

314

Sadec (Sun Deck)

ADARA

222

220

218

216

214

212

210

208

206

204

221

219

217

215

213

211

209

207

205

4 203

6

201

5

202

Saigon (Upper Deck)

122

120

118

116

114

112

110

108

106

104

102

Tonle (Main Deck)

Sadec Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 334 sq. ft.

Cat. A

Saigon Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 226 sq. ft.

Cat. B

Cat. C

Sadec, Saigon & Tonle Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 226 sq. ft.

Tonle Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 226 sq. ft.

Category Luxury Suite French Balcony

Category Suite Outside Balcony

Outside Balcony

121

119

117

Deck Plan

Lux.Suite Sadec Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 452 sq. ft.

Suite

115

113

111

109

107

105

103

101

7

French Balcony

Technical Data

1

Pool

Built: 2015

2

Hair Salon

Length: 302 ft.

3

Fitness Room

Width: 42 ft.

4

Saigon Lounge

5

Spa

6

Specialty restaurant

7

Mekong Restaurant

Crew: 50 Staterooms: 62 Passengers: 124 Registry: Vietnam

Category A/B/C French Balcony Outside Balcony

Shower

LUXURY SUITE #318

Bathtub

Bathtub

Bathroom Shower

SUITE #314

Bathroom Shower

A & B #222

Note: Images used for general representation of public areas and stateroom amenities; updated photos will be posted on our website as they become available.

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IMPECCABLE ONBOARD SERVICE

TWIN BALCONY STATEROOM

RIVERSIDE VIEW FROM PRIVATE BALCONY

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AMALOTUS ON THE MEKONG

MEKONG RESTAURANT

OUR SHIPS

AmaLotus The award-winning AmaLotus combines French colonial elegance with regional Mekong accents to provide an unforgettable setting for cruising through Vietnam and Cambodia.

AMALOTUS / LA MARGUERITE

312

308 307

310

306

304 303

305

302

1

301

Sadec (Sun Deck)

311

309

2

222

220

218

216

214

212

210

208

206

204

202

Saigon (Upper Deck)

3 211

213

215

217

219

221

112

114

116

118

120

122

111

113

115

117

119

121

209 110 109

207

205

203

201

4

102

104

106

108

101

103

105

107

Tonle (Main Deck)

5

002

004

006

001

003

005

Mekong (Lower Deck)

Suite

Sadec Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 290 sq. ft.

Cat. A

Saigon Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 226 sq. ft.

Cat. B

Tonle Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 226 sq. ft.

Cat. C

Mekong Deck / Porthole - 226 sq. ft.

Outside Balcony

French Balcony

1

Spa

2

Swimming Pool

3

Panoramic Lounge

4

Saigon Lounge

5

Mekong Restaurant

Category Suite

Category Luxury Suite Outside Balcony

Technical Data

Deck Plan

Lux.Suite Sadec Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 624 sq. ft.

French Balcony

Built: 2011 Length: 302 ft.

Width: 42 ft.

Crew: 50 (International) Staterooms: 62 Passengers: 124 Registry: Vietnam

Category A/B

Outside Balcony

French Balcony

Category C

Outside Balcony

Porthole Windows

Bathtub

Bathroom

Shower

Shower

Bathtub

Shower

Bathroom

Bathroom Shower

Shower

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INVITING SUN DECK WITH POOL

STYLISH BALCONY SUITE

SPACIOUS FRENCH BALCONY STATEROOM

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ARTIST RENDERING OF AMAPURA

IMPECCABLE SERVICE

OUR SHIPS

AmaPura

MAPURA

The 56-passenger AmaPura is a custom-designed all-suite ship with private balconies in every stateroom, fine dining and a refreshing plunge pool on the Sun Deck.

Sun Deck

2

3

1

303 304 201 202

301

305 306 203 204

302

307 308 205 206

309 310 207

311 312

208

313 314

209

315 316

210

317 318

Upper Deck

Main Deck

4

Lower Deck

5

Cat. SA Upper Deck / Full Balcony - 290 sq. ft.

Cat. SD Main Deck / French Balcony - 285 sq. ft.

Technical Data

Cat. SB

Cat. SE Main Deck / French Balcony - 285 sq. ft.

Built: 2014

1

Main Lounge & Bar

Length: 188 ft.

2

Pool

Width: 40 ft.

3

Sun Deck

4

Restaurant

5

Spa

Upper Deck / Full Balcony - 420 sq. ft.

Cat. SC Upper Deck / Full Balcony - 285 sq. ft.

Cat. SF Main Deck / French Balcony - 285 sq. ft.

Crew: 30 Staterooms: 28 Passengers: 56

Deck Plan

Registry: Myanmar

Category SA

Category SB

Category SC

French Balcony

Shower

Outside Balcony

Category SD / SE / SF French Balcony

Outside Balcony

Shower

Bathroom

Bathroom

y lcon e Ba tsid Ou

Bathroom Bathtub

Shower

Bathroom

Shower

Note: Ship images of the AmaPura are artist renderings. Updated photos and specifications will be posted on www.AmaWaterways.co.uk as they become available.

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CONTEMPORARY-STYLE SUITE

ZAMBEZI QUEEN ON THE CHOBE

LOUNGE WITH VIEW

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ELEGANT DINING ROOM

INTIMATE BAR

OUR SHIPS

Zambezi Queen The 28-passenger Zambezi Queen features modern accommodations, delicious cuisine, an air-conditioned dining room, lounge and bar, plus an open-air pool deck that provides 360-degree game viewing.

1

2

3

Middle Deck

28

26

24

22

20

29

27

25

23

21

12

10

13

11

Lower Deck

4 6 5

MS

Lower & Middle Decks / Master Suite - Balcony - 300 sq. ft.

Cat. SA

Lower & Middle Decks / Suite - Balcony - 235 sq. ft.

Cat. SB

Middle Deck / Suite - Balcony - 215 sq. ft.

Deck Plan

Technical Data

1

Dining Room

Built: 2009

2

Lounge

Length: 150 feet

3

Pool Deck

Width: 25.6 feet

4

Gift Shop & Cruise Director's Office

5

Reading Room

6

Boarding Area

Crew: 22 Staterooms: 14 Passengers: 28 Registry: Namibia

Lower & Middle Decks ECO-TOURISM Master Suite - Balcony - 300 sq. ft.

Responsibility towards the environment forms the foundation upon which this Lower & Middle Decks ZAMBIA eco-boat was built: Cat. SA • A water jet propulsion system replaces the conventional propeller system, NAMIBIA Suite - Balcony - 235 sq. ft. causing no damage to the river bed.

ZAMBEZI RIVER Middle Deck • Only the latest fuel efficient and low emission generators are run during Cat. SB ZAMBEZI QUEEN LIVINGSTONE Suite - Balcony - 215 sq. ft. daylight hours, with the boat operating on battery power through the night.

MS

CHOBE RIVER

KASANE

BOTSWANA

VICTORIA FALLS

ZIMBABWE

• Hot water is provided by a solar heating system.

• Energy-saving lights throughout.

• Water-saving taps and showers.

• Onboard sewage processing plant.

• Cleaning detergents and soaps are biodegradable.

• Five-stage water purification plant, using river water in showers and tap.

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TERMS & CONDITIONS TERMS & CONDITIONS

SMOKING:

These terms and conditions should be read carefully and all those for whom the booking is made should be prepared to accept them.

Any booking for an AmaWaterways cruise is accepted subject to these terms and conditions and Fred. Olsen Travel should be informed directly of any objection to any part of these terms and conditions.

Smoking is only allowed on the sun deck of all ships.

economy class, unless requested otherwise, and are issued under the terms and conditions of the relevant airline(s). Business class air travel is available for purchase at the time of booking; please ask your reservation agent for details. Airlines require that your exact name, as it appears in your passport, be on your air ticket.

AmaWaterways is not responsible for any issues resulting from an incorrect name on any air ticket issued. Every effort is made to obtain direct flights; however, your air schedule may require RESERVATIONS AND FINAL PAYMENT: connections and overnight travel. AmaWaterways is not responsible for any costs resulting from lost air tickets, delays, disruptions or To make a reservation please contact Fred. Olsen Travel, Olympus cancelled flights; lost baggage or missed connections. In the event House, 2 Olympus Close, Ipswich, IP1 5LN on 0800 954 0063 (Trade enquiries) or 0800 389 9811 (Direct) or your preferred ABTA of a lost air ticket, the passenger will need to file a Lost Ticket Application with the carrier. agent. Fred. Olsen Travel is a trading name of Fred. Olsen Travel Limited, a Company registered in England and Wales (Company CHANGES: Reg. No. 02287241). Fred. Olsen Travel is a member of ABTA (No. All tickets issued by AmaWaterways have certain restrictions; they V3510). It is bonded as a tour operator and holds an Air Travel cannot be reissued or exchanged. Any changes or refunds must be Organisers Licence issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL 0944). AmaWaterways has appointed Fred. Olsen Travel to act as processed through AmaWaterways. We reserve the right to charge an administration fee of £35, in addition to any appropriate airline sales agent in the UK for the sale of holidays on the vessels within fees for any changes made. Any cancellation is charged under the this brochure. A deposit of £270, or £750 if booking on an Africa river cruise (plus any other associated costs) per person is required cancellation penalty of the airline. Airline fees vary depending on the carrier. Some air tickets will be non-refundable. at time of booking. Final payment is due no later than 104 days prior to departure; non-payment may result in the reservation being cancelled.

PRICING: Unless indicated otherwise, all brochure prices are per person, based on double occupancy of a cabin, or standard hotel room.

Single rates are available for cruise at a supplement of plus 50%, except for suites which are plus 100%. Single rates for land are available at a supplement of £75 per night. Pricing is accurate at time of printing and expected to be in effect at the time of departure. In the event of an increase in any of the cost factors, including airfares, taxes or other surcharges, AmaWaterways reserves the right to increase the prices without notice. Airfares and air taxes quoted on your invoice or by a reservation agent are only guaranteed once full payment is received by AmaWaterways.

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: Passports/visas, excess baggage fees; vaccinations; gratuities on cruise ships; laundry, beverages and food not on the regular table d’hôte menu; optional excursions; all other items of a personal nature; travel, health, personal items or accident protection plans.

These items are paid locally. Governmental or local taxes/ fees, airport taxes and fees and fuel surcharges not included in the price will be charged by invoice.

CANCELLATION CHARGES: In the unfortunate event that you cannot travel and you need to cancel, please notify AmaWaterways in writing. No cancellation can be taken without written notification. Cancellations are effective from the date of receipt of the written notification. If AmaWaterways has already issued final documentation that includes air tickets, the unused air tickets must be returned to AmaWaterways before they can be cancelled. Please note that any name change/substitution of passenger is treated as a cancellation and any/all applicable cancellation charges will be applied.

Cancellation charges are per person and as follows: For cancellations received More than 104 days prior to departure loss of deposit 103-60 days before departure 50% of the land and cruise price + non-refundable airfares.

59-30 days before departure 75% of the land and cruise price + non-refundable airfares.

29-15 days before departure 85% of the land and cruise price + non-refundable airfares.

14 days before departure 100% of the land and cruise price + nonrefundable airfares.

Cancellation charges listed above also applies towards upgrades and transfers. Insurance premiums are non-refundable. Additional fees will apply for any air tickets already issued. No refunds will be made for unused services, or unused portions of the cruise/tour once travel arrangements have commenced. If after returning from the cruise you wish to inquire about any cruise services provided, please ensure that all correspondence relating to those services is received by AmaWaterways within 60 days after cruise completion.

PASSPORTS AND VISAS: A valid passport is required of all travellers. Passports must be valid six months after the scheduled return date to the UK. UK and non UK citizens must consult with the appropriate consulates if any visas are needed. Any visas, or travel documentation required to travel is the sole responsibility of the passenger to obtain.

AmaWaterways is not responsible for delays or missed portions of your cruise/tour, relating to incorrect travel documents or visas.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Upon full payment only, travel documents, including air tickets, are sent postal ground delivery 2-3 weeks prior to departure. If you would like your documents sent earlier, there is a £15 charge per reservation.

YOUR FLIGHTS AIRLINE TICKETS: (where applicable) AmaWaterways determines airlines and flight schedules based on the availability of its specific contracted carriers. Air tickets are

DIETS: Please advise the AmaWaterways reservation agent at time of booking of any special dietary requirements you may have and we will make every effort to accommodate your request. Please note that not all diets are possible.

NOTES RESPONSIBILITY: Fred. Olsen Travel, as sales agent for AmaWaterways, is responsible to you in making arrangements for the services on your confirmation invoice. If the services of the supplier cannot be delivered, subject to ‘Cruise Itineraries’ clause above, or for reasons beyond the control of Fred. Olsen Travel, Fred. Olsen Travel will arrange for the provision of comparable services, where and when possible. Any resulting additional expense will be payable by the cruise participants and any resulting saving received will be refunded to cruise participants.

AGREEMENT:

Payment of deposit and/or issue of your confirmation invoice shall be deemed your consent to the terms and conditions herein. The Requests for seat assignments, meal requirements, special services statements herein and the contract between cruise participants and frequent flyer miles are at the sole discretion of the airline; and Fred. Olsen Travel is made on the terms of these booking please contact the airline directly. conditions, which are governed by English Law, and the jurisdiction BAGGAGE: of the English Courts. Terms and Conditions listed are those Please check with the appropriate airline regarding airline baggage in effect at time of printing and will remain until replaced. Any new or reissue of Terms and Conditions will replace all previous allowances. In most cases, airlines allow 1 bag per person to be versions. No person, other than an authorised representative of checked in. AmaWaterways assumes no responsibility for loss, theft, damage or delay to passenger’s luggage. Baggage insurance AmaWaterways, by a document in writing, is authorised to vary, add or waive any term or condition in this brochure, including any is recommended. term or condition set forth in the preceding provisions.

CUSTOM AIR: COMPLAINTS: You may select your preferred carrier, flight schedule, deviations and any related request through AmaWaterways Custom Air Desk. If you have a problem during your holiday, please inform the relevant supplier (e.g. your hotelier) and our representative All requests must be made at the time of booking. immediately who will endeavour to put things right. If your TRANSFERS: complaint is not resolved locally, please follow this up within 28 Please ask your agent for details. days of your return home by writing to the following address: Fred. Olsen Travel Ltd, Olympus House, 2 Olympus Close, Ipswich, OWN AIR: Suffolk, IP1 5LN giving your booking reference and all other relevant For passengers making their own air arrangements, please note information. Please keep your letter concise and to the point. This that it is the passenger’s responsibility to obtain a valid ticket will assist us to quickly identify your concerns and speed up our direct from an air carrier suitable for and in time for travel to the response to you. It is strongly recommended that you communicate vessel and including local transfers which the passenger must any complaint to the supplier of the services in question without arrange. Fred. Olsen Travel accepts no responsibility for any travel delay. arrangement outside of the package provided to you.

YOUR FINANCIAL PROTECTION: GENERAL INFORMATION Fred. Olsen Travel provides full financial protection for our package CRUISE ITINERARIES: holidays. For flights-based holidays this is through our Air Travel Deviations to the planned cruise itineraries and hotels are possible, Organiser’s Licence (number 0944). In the unlikely event of our although every effort will be made to keep them as they are shown insolvency, the CAA will ensure that you are not stranded abroad and will arrange to refund any money you have paid to us for an in the brochure and final documents. Should conditions render advance booking. For further information visit the ATOL website at cruise routes unsafe for navigation, AmaWaterways reserves the www.atol.org.uk. When you buy a package that doesn’t include a right to provide alternative services, including but not limited to flight, protection is provided by way of a bond held by ABTA under accommodation on the docked ship and/or substitute ground ABTA number 96925. arrangements. We will make the effort to ensure that the places visited, excursions operated and the hotels or ships offered are ABTA: as similar as possible to the ones originally planned. Any resulting changes will not result in a refund for the original services; all cruise Fred. Olsen Travel are a member of ABTA, membership number V3510. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you routes are subject to change without notice.

by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. We can also offer you an arbitration CANCELLATIONS: scheme for the resolution of disputes arising out of this contract.

AmaWaterways reserves the right to cancel, change, postpone, any The scheme is arranged by ABTA and administered independently. departure date and itinerary. In the event of a complete cancellation It is a simple and inexpensive method of arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on you for costs. The upper limit on

by AmaWaterways, we will issue a full refund of monies paid to claims is £5,000 per person and £25,000 per booking form. The AmaWaterways for the cruise/tour. scheme does not apply to claims which are solely in respect of DISABLED PARTICIPANTS: physical injury or illness or their consequences. It can however Any disability requiring special attention must be reported to deal with claims which include an element of minor injury or illness AmaWaterways at the time of booking. AmaWaterways will make subject to a limit of £1,500 on the amount the arbitrator can award reasonable efforts to accommodate the special needs of disabled per person in respect of this element. Your request for arbitration cruise participants, but is not responsible for any denial of services must be received by ABTA within eighteen months of the date of by carriers, hotels, restaurants, or other independent suppliers. Tour return from holiday. For injury and illness claims, you can request buses are not equipped with wheelchair ramps and cabin doors the ABTA Mediation Procedure and we have the option to agree to are not wide enough to allow access by standard wheelchairs. mediation. Further information on the Code and ABTA’s assistance Wheelchairs and walkers cannot be carried on tour buses, due to in resolving disputes can be found on www.abta.com. space limitations. Wheelchair passengers should be aware of these PASSENGER CONTRACT: limitations. For safety reasons, passengers in wheelchairs cannot be carried on ramps in ports where the ship is at anchor. We regret All transport onboard ship is provided subject to the terms and conditions of the Passenger Contract that you will receive with that we cannot provide individual assistance to a tour member your final documentation. The Passenger Contract is governed for walking, getting on/off tour busses and other transportation by the Law of Switzerland and is subject to the limits of liability vehicles, or other personal needs. A qualified travel companion and claims laid out under the Athens Convention Relating to the must accompany travellers who need assistance.

Carriage of Passengers and Their Luggage by Sea, 1974 and the MEDICAL: International Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims. Any disputes will be litigated exclusively in the courts of AmaWaterways does not employ doctors or nurses on our Basel, Switzerland. vessels (except in Russia). Should you require medical attention, SPECIAL REQUESTS:

local medical services can be contacted immediately. You are responsible for any and all charges resulting in either visiting the medical services, or their visiting you. AmaWaterways is not responsible for the type or quality of the medical services you may receive.

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