Fred.\ Holidays Belgium, France & Netherlands brochure

Belgium, France & Netherlands

At Fred.\ Holidays, we specialise in tailor-made holidays. This means we can create the perfect holiday designed specifically to your requirements; whether you prefer 3, 4 or 5-star accommodation, additional nights, rail transport, regional flights or even multicountry holidays, simply let us know and we will do the rest.

Inside this brochure we have hand-picked our most popular Belgium, France & Netherlands holidays including river cruising and rail journey itineraries. If however our suggested holidays are not quite what you are looking for, or if your preferred destination is not featured, please do not hesitate to call us for more information and your personalised holiday quotation.

For your peace of mind – In addition to being part of one of the UK’s most established travel companies, Fred.\ Holidays is ABTA & ATOL bonded, ensuring that you are financially protected in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

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The Amadeus Experience

The Amadeus Experience

As a traditional family-owned Austrian company since 1972 Amadeus River Cruises combine the highest luxury with world-class hospitality and legendary itineraries. In partnership with tailor-made experts Fred.\ River Cruises we invite you to “discover the art of travel your way”.

Amadeus have an enviable reputation with some of the highest rated ships on European waters, and their passion for quality shines throughout with world-class dining and service. At each mealtime you can expect a choice of regional delicacies alongside classic favourites, so you can taste the cuisine of the destination as you sail the waterways. With every lunch and dinner you’ll enjoy included free-flowing wine, beer and soft drinks. While for breakfast why not try one of the delicious pastries - freshly baked on board each day.

Throughout your cruise your time is free to spend as you wish. Relax in the lounge or sun-deck with a good book or perhaps stretch your legs with a stroll around town. If you fancy venturing further afield there are a choice of optional excursions bookable on board to give you complete flexibility to do as much or as little as you wish.

Fred.\ River Cruises are part of the Fred Olsen Travel family and are experts in European and Worldwide rivers and holidays. As a tailor-made specialist you don’t need to be one of the crowd when you book with Fred.\ River Cruises. We can combine your chosen cruise with flights, rail, transfers and much more, including pre and post-cruise tours and stays. Contact our expert team at Fred.\ River Cruises to create your perfect holiday.

The Amadeus fleet features some of the largest cabins available on European waterways. All cabins include a modern en-suite bathroom with shower and w/c, a walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, mini bar, individual climate control, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.

Deluxe Suite

Upper Deck

26.4m 2 , walk-out balcony

Our suites, situated on the upper deck also include a comfortable corner sofa and walk-out exterior balcony.

Balcony Cabin

Middle or Upper Deck

17.5m 2 with french balcony

Our balcony cabins, situated on the middle and upper decks also include an electronic dropdown panoramic window which transforms into a French balcony.

Standard Cabin

Lower Deck

16m 2 with panoramic window

Our standard cabins, situated on the lower deck feature all amenities required to ensure you enjoy a comfortable stay on board.

Your Amadeus River Cruise Includes:

3 Large, outside riverview stateroom with picture window, French balcony, or walkout balcony.

3 Free-flowing red & white wines from Europe’s famous wine regions, beer & soft drinks with every lunch and dinner onboard.

3 Gourmet dining onboard with regional specialities

3 Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner.

3 Services of an experienced Englishspeaking onboard Cruise Director.

3 24 hour coffee station.

3 All onboard entertainment including talks, musical performances and nightly piano music.

3 Bottled water in every stateroom.

3 In-stateroom infotainment centre.

3 Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard.

3 Complimentary use of onboard bicycles.

3 Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headsets for optional excursions.

3 All local taxes & port charges included.

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France Paris & The Venice

Simplon-Orient-Express

On this short tour you’ll spend three days in Paris, with free time to wander the “City of Light”, before boarding the most famous train of all and heading to Venice for a brief stay.

No-Fly Holiday

Selected 2023 & 2024 departures 4 nights from £3,989 pp

What’s included:

• Eurostar from London to Paris

• 2 nights’ 4-star accommodation in Paris with breakfast

• Overnight full board journey on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Paris to Venice

• Overnight 4-star accommodation in Venice with breakfast

• Flight from Venice to UK

• Overseas transfers

Enhance your experience:

Upgrades available: hotels, train cabin, fly start, extended stay in Paris or Venice

London

Venice 1

Paris

France

Normandy & The Loire by Rail

France is a country steeped in historical significance. This sixday tour of the North-West of France takes in the pretty Norman town of Bayeux, with its incredible tapestry and proximity to the poignant Normandy beaches, ahead of a stay in the gorgeous Loire Valley, home to some of the most renowned of the French castles. You will have the optional opportunity to visit and learn about the D-Day Landings at Omaha Beach with a local guide as well as explore some of the magnificent Castles of the Loire.

Departing May to October

5 nights from £899 pp

What’s included:

• 2 nights’ 4-star accommodation in Bayeux with breakfast

• 3 nights’ 4-star accommodation in Tours, with breakfast

• Standard Class rail travel for the duration of your trip

Enhance your experience:

• Upgrade to First Class rail from £230 per person

• Extend your stay in Normandy and/or the Loire Valley

Optional Excursions:

• Half-day guided D-Day Omaha Beach tour

• Full-day “Castles of the Loire” guided tour

A simple city break by Eurostar is something we can all squeeze into our calendars! We’ve based our short break on carefully-selected and well-rated 3-star hotels that we know will look after you, but please ask our helpful specialists and we can offer 4- and 5-star options.

Daily departures available 3 nights from £359 pp

What’s included:

• 2 nights’ minimum 3-star accommodation in Paris with breakfast

• Return Standard Class Eurostar from London/Paris

France Paris City Break by Rail

Enhance your experience:

• Upgrade your Eurostar to Standard Premier from £130 per person return

• Upgrade your hotel to 4- or 5-star

• Add a city tour

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Paris, Normandy and the River Seine

Departing April to October

7 nights cruise only from £1,045pp

Flight inclusive from £1,495 pp

Rail inclusive from £1,595 pp

This week-long cruise aboard the AMADEUS Diamond, begins and ends in Paris — the city of light. Combine the most romantic city in the world with a fascinating journey into the past of the Impressionist masters. Follow the footsteps of Van Gogh, Cezanne and Gauguin while winding along the Seine River into the beautiful Normandy region to Le Havre on the rugged Atlantic Coast. Normandy was the stage of one of the most pivotal military operations in history: D-Day during World War II. Idyllic Normandy villages, the “museum town“ of Rouen and the picturesque harbour town of Honfleur are among the wonders to be explored during this cruise.

The “Vieux Bassin“, the old harbour of the ornate town of Honfleur on the Seine estuary

France Spotlight on Paris

in partnership with

Escorted Tour

Be filled with joie de vivre as you soak in the romance and unparalleled charm of Paris. Savour dinner at the Eiffel Tower featuring wonderful French cuisine and breathtaking views of Paris. Explore priceless treasures in the Louvre Museum. Learn about the history, architecture and gardens of Versailles, one of the world’s most opulent royal palaces. Choose how you explore the neighbourhood of Montmartre – at the Musée de Montmartre or the Sacré-Coeur Basilica. Enjoy ample free time to discover Paris independently. Glide down the Seine on a romantic river cruise. Revel in the allure of the city and take in its spectacular sights, history, architecture, art, and cuisine.

Departing March to November 5 nights from £1,799 pp

What’s included:

• Return flights or rail from the UK

• Overseas escorted travel from your hotel arrival

• 8 meals: 5 breakfasts; 1 lunch; 2 dinners

• 5 nights’ 4-star accommodation in Paris

• Exclusive highlights and guided day excursions including dinner at the Eiffel Tower

Highlights:

• Culinary inclusions:

LJ Dinner at the Eiffel Tower with unparalleled views of the ‘City of Lights’

LJ Interactive local foodie city tour

LJ Seine dinner cruise

• Cultural experiences

LJ Discover the beloved neighbourhood of Montmartre

LJ Experience the worlds largest collection of impressionist masterpieces housed in the former Orsay train station

• Must-see inclusions

LJ Explore the treasures of the Louvre Museum with a museum expert

LJ Tour the Palace of Versailles and its gardens

Price is based on two adults sharing a room departing London St. Pancras on 8th March 2023.

France Full Circle of France by Rail

Complete a full circuit of our nearest neighbour on this fully-customisable tour, taking in the four corners of France and acquainting yourself with the varying terrain and culture of this diverse country. You can extend your stay in any location, add tours or even add a pre- or post-stay in Paris to extend the holiday.

Daily departures available 13 nights from £2,599 pp

Enhance your experience

• Fly start/return available on request

• Upgrade rail to First Class from £200pp

• Extend your stay in any city

• Add a pre- or post- stay in Paris for a longer trip

What’s included:

• 2 nights’ 4-star accommodation in St Malo with breakfast

• 2 nights’ 4-star accommodation in Bordeaux with breakfast

• 2 nights’ 4-star accommodation in Carcassonne with breakfast

• 3 nights’ 4-star accommodation in Nice with breakfast

• Excursion to Monaco & Èze including entrance to the Fragonard Perfumery

• 2 nights’ 4-star accommodation in Lyon with breakfast

• 2 nights’ 4-star accommodation in Strasbourg with breakfast

• Standard Class rail travel for the duration of your trip

France Castles of France by Rail

France is peppered with imposing and impressive châteaux, and it’s very hard to choose which ones to visit! So we have created this 10day tour taking in some of the highlights, with stays in Paris and the Loire Valley with included visits to the Palace of Versailles, Château de Chambord & Château de Chenonceau, before heading south to the spectacular walled city of Carcassonne and further east, “sur le pont d’Avignon” and the Palace of the Popes (Palais des Papes). Plus, there’s even lunch in a privately-owned castle. If you’d like to extend your holiday and take in some more - or some different - castles, just speak to our travel specialists and they will tailormake a holiday for you visiting your preferred places of interest.

Daily departures available 9 nights from £1,899 pp

What’s included:

• 3 nights’ 3/4-star accommodation in Paris including breakfast

• Included visit to Château de Versailles

• 2 nights’ 4-star accommodation in Tours, including breakfast

• Included full-day excursion to Château de Chambord & Château de Chenonceau with lunch in a private castle

• 2 nights’ 4-star accommodation in Carcassonne including breakfast

• 2 nights’ 4-star accommodation in Avignon including breakfast

• Standard Class rail travel for the duration of your trip

Enhance your experience:

• Upgrade to First Class Rail from £360pp

• Upgrade your hotel

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• Extend your stay in any city 17

France

Treasures of Burgundy and Provence

Departing April to October

7 nights cruise only from £988pp

Flight inclusive from £1,495 pp

Rail inclusive from £1,595 pp

Enjoy this uniquely beautiful cruise along the French rivers of the Rhône and Saône. Experience picturesque villages, world famous wine regions such as the Côte d’Or, unforgettable stretches of land in the regions of Provence and Burgundy, and impressive views of historic cities and monuments. The height of gastronomy is celebrated in Lyon along with wine, art, architecture, scenery and history — it all comes together in glorious harmony in the South of France. Traveling in comfort and style the Roman emperors would have envied, you’ll find yourself falling under the timeless spell of southern France on a journey that is nothing less than “magnifique“!

Extend

Burgundy Wine Experience3 nights from £695pp

From your base in Dijon explore one of the greatest wine regions on Earth. Includes a full day private guided wine tasting tour of Burgundy

France Spotlight on the French Riviera

in partnership with

Escorted Tour

Uncover the chic resorts, sun-soaked beaches and elegant allure that attracts the rich and famous to the exquisite French Riviera. Unpack for a leisurely multi-night stay, embracing the luxury and breathtaking beauty of the French Riviera, or Côte d’Azur. Spend time in the fairy-tale principality of Monaco. Discover the opulence of Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild and Gardens. Get a glimpse into the lives of the rich and famous in Cannes. Watch artisans create fragrant perfumes. Enjoy leisure time to explore on your own. It’s time you lived a little bit of the good life.

Departing March to December 7 nights from £2,049 pp

What’s included:

• Return flights from the UK

• Overseas escorted travel from your hotel arrival

• 11 meals: 7 breakfasts; 1 lunch; 3 dinners

• 7 nights’ 4-star accommodation in Nice

• Visits to:

LJ Monte Carlo

LJ Monaco

LJ Èze

LJ Cannes

LJ Saint-Honorat Island

LJ Grasse

LJ Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

LJ St. Paul de Vence

Highlights:

• Culinary inclusions:

LJ Dinner in Vieux Nice

LJ Interactive local foodie Nice city tour

LJ French lunch in the tearoom of Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild

• Cultural experiences

LJ Visit the stunning seaside palazzo Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild and its gardens

LJ Explore Saint-Honorat Island

LJ Learn the secrets of perfume making during a hands-on workshop

• Must-see inclusions

LJ Explore the iconic sites of Monaco

LJ Travel to the ‘Crown Jewel of the French Riviera’ Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

LJ Discover the hilltop town of St. Paul de Vence

France Golf Cruise on the Seine

Departing 7th June 2023

7 nights cruise only from £3,189pp

Flight inclusive from £3,595 pp

Rail inclusive from £3,695 pp

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

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

Your Itinerary:

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Excursions listed in green are not included in the cruise price. Departure is also offered as cruise-only option; golf package is optionally added to regular cruise itinerary. Golf program for a min. number of 20 participants and max. 40 participants

See pages 4-5 for more about the Amadeus Experience

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

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

France Golf Cruise in the South of France

Departing 1st June 2023

7 nights cruise only from £3,233pp

Flight inclusive from £3,695 pp

Rail inclusive from £3,795 pp

Your Itinerary:

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Excursions listed in green are not included in the cruise price. Departure is also offered as cruise-only option; golf package is optionally added to regular cruise itinerary. Golf program for a min. number of 20 participants and max. 40 participants

See pages 4-5 for more about the Amadeus Experience

Côte d’Azur via La Ligne des Cévennes

This week-long tour showcases the contrasts of France and culminates with a stay on the glitzy Côte d’Azur. Travelling through the country’s charming heart along one of its lesser-known but most spectacular rail lines, running alongside several National Parks and through the dramatic Cévennes mountains; La Ligne des Cévennes is the perfect way to reach the south of France by rail.

Daily departures available 7 nights from £1,099 pp

What’s included:

• 2 nights’ 4-star accommodation in Clermont Ferrand including breakfast

• 2 nights’ 4-star accommodation in Nimes including breakfast

• 3 nights’ 4-star accommodation in Nice including breakfast

• Standard Class rail travel from London St. Pancras for the duration of your trip including La Ligne des Cévennes

• Excursion to Monaco & Èze including entrance to the Fragonard Perfumery

Enhance your Experience:

• Fly start/return available on request

• Upgrade rail to First Class (excl. La Ligne des Cévennes) from £220pp

• Extend your stay in any city

Departing 11th July 2023

11 nights from £2,959 pp

What’s included:

• Return flights from London

• 3 nights’ 4-star accommodation in Lyon with breakfast

• First Class rail from Lyon to Cannes

• 7-night full-board cruise on board Star Clippers from Cannes round trip, visiting: Portofino, l’Ile Rousse, Calvi, Plage Saint Antoine, Le Lavandou, St Tropez.

• Overseas transfers

Enhance your Experience:

• Take the train to Lyon in place of flying

• Upgrade your cabin on board Star Clipper

France Lyon & Star Clippers Corsica Cruise

France Discover Corsica by Rail

Bypass airports and take to the rails and sea to visit the beautiful French Island of Corsica, birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte. The island’s mountainous centre gives way to the sea, creating a coastline of gorgeous white sandy beaches embraced by the rugged shore. The local trains - Chemin de Fer de la Corse - traverse the island in a “Y” shape, through spectacular terrain, making this the perfect island getaway without a flight in sight!

Daily departures April to October 13 nights from £1,599 pp

Enhance your experience

• Extend your stay on Corsica

• Add stays in the south of France

• Upgrade your rail to First Class (excluding Chemin de Fer de la Corse) from £220 per person

• Upgrade your ferry cabins

What’s included:

• Standard class return rail from/to London to/from the South of France

• Return overnight ferries from/to the South of France to/from Corsica in inside cabins with self service dinner and continental breakfast

• 2 nights’ 4-star accommodation in Bastia with breakfast

• 2 nights’ 4-star accommodation in Calvi with breakfast

• 3 nights’ 4-star accommodation in Ajaccio with breakfast

• Coastal excursion to the Gulf of Porto and UNESCO Scandola reserve

Belgium Bruges City Break by Rail

Daily departures available 3 nights from £399 pp

What’s included:

• Return rail to and from Bruges in Standard Class from London

• 3 nights’ minimum 3-star accommodation in Bruges with breakfast

Enhance your Experience:

• Upgrade your rail to Standard Premier / First Class from £140 per person

• Upgrade your hotel to 4- or 5-star

• Add a city tour

This quick and easy 3-day break will take you straight to the heart of Flanders to the quaint town of Bruges to get a taste of Belgian chocolate, beer or moules-frites in the most charming of settings.

Belgium Ypres & Flanders Fields

Battlefields by Rail

This trip to the Flanders region of Belgium combines a stay in the pretty town of Ypres, with visits some of the most poignant sites of WWI remembrance. You’ll learn about life in the trenches, visit some of the beautifully preserved cemeteries in the region to pay your respects to the fallen soldiers of the First World War and hear in-depth accounts from our local Battlefields guide.

Daily departures available*

3 nights from £549 pp

What’s included:

• Return rail to and from Ypres in Standard Class from London

• 3-nights 4-star accommodation in Ypres with breakfast

• 2 half-day fully-guided Battlefields Tours

Enhance your experience

• Upgrade rail to Standard Premier / First Class from £140 per person

*Battlefields excursions do not operate on Sundays

Porto Lisbon

London

Ypres 3

Belgium & Netherlands

Amsterdam & Bruges by Rail

A delightful two-centre holiday close to home, with no need to fly. You’ll have time in two of Europe’s most-loved canalside destinations; quaint Bruges with its cobbled streets and squares, the perfect place to sample a Belgian beer or chocolate, after a plate of moules-frites - and Amsterdam; a city of many contrasts: art, history, canals, pretty streets and the famous nightlife in a melting pot all waiting to be discovered.

Daily departures available 5 nights from £799 pp

What’s included:

• 2 nights’ minimum 3-star accommodation in Bruges with breakfast

• 3 nights’ minimum 3-star accommodation in Amsterdam with breakfast

• Standard Class rail travel for the duration of your trip

Enhance your experience:

• Upgrade to First Class rail from £200 per person

• Upgrade your hotels Optional Excursions:

• Amsterdam or Bruges City Tour

• Anne Frank’s House

• Van Gogh Museum & Canal Cruise

• Keukenhof Park with transfers (late March to early May departures only - best viewing time is April)

A true Santa’s Grotto awaits in Valkenburg! Famed for its unique Christmas Markets - widely considered to be among the best in Europe - found in the caves deep under the city. An enchanting atmosphere filled with dancing lights and delicious aromas invites you to enjoy the enthralling festive spirit.

Valkenburg’s Christmas Markets continue into January so you could even visit early in 2024 at a quieter time.

Daily departures November to January 3 nights from £399 pp

What’s included:

• 3 nights’ minimum 3-star accommodation in Valkenburg with breakfast

• Standard Class rail travel for the duration of your trip

Valkenburg Christmas Markets by Rail

Netherlands

Enhance your experience:

• Upgrade to First Class rail from £150 per person

• Extend your stay in Valkenburg, or add a stay in Aachen

Belgium & Netherlands Tulip Serenade

Departing March to May

7 nights cruise only from £1,069pp

Flight inclusive from £1,495 pp

Rail inclusive from £1,695 pp

Enjoy spring as the countryside awakens from a long winter‘s slumber. Cruise along the Waterways of Holland & Belgium, past lazily spinning windmills, blossoming foliage and sleepy towns. Along the intricate net of extensive waterways, explore the capital city of Amsterdam, ‘the Venice of the North‘, the quaint villages and Renaissance cities of Ghent, Antwerp and Bruges medieval churches. View Dutch and Flemish masterpieces and taste Dutch cheeses and world-famous Belgian chocolates. Take the opportunity to visit the Keukenhof gardens with its 79 acres of breathtaking beauty, only open in the spring. A riot of flowers exploding in colour and scent as well as centuries of history and culture make the Tulip Serenade a wonderful treat.

Extend your stay

Amsterdam 2 nights from £245pp

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• Arnhem and the history of World War II

• Arnhem and the Open Air Museum or Visit to the Kröller-Müller-Museum

3 MIDDELBURG • Delta Works experience & Veere walking tour or Middelburg walking tour

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• Ghent with Gravensteen medieval fortress

• Bruges — Venice of the North or Belgian beer and chocolate tasting

• Brussels with Atomium & Cinquantenaire park

• Antwerp with visit to the Cathedral of Our Lady

• Kinderdijk and visit to the windmills

6 ROTTERDAM

• or Rotterdam harbor cruise with visit to the market hall

• Visit to the Keukenhof Flower Gardens or Delft landmarks

• Amsterdam with canal trip

7 AMSTERDAM

• Holland Waterland with Volendam, Edam and cheese tasting or Haarlem — art, history and Dutch lifestyle Captain‘s Gala Dinner

8 AMSTERDAM Disembarkation after breakfast

Excursions listed in green are not included in the cruise price.

Your Itinerary: See pages 4-5 for more about the Amadeus Experience

Belgium, France & Netherlands

Netherlands Steam Trains of the Netherlands

Centred in enigmatic Amsterdam, you’ll have two days enjoying steam train excursions in the Netherlands, and an additional option to see yet more vintage trains in the Railway Museum in Utrecht, or just enjoy time at your leisure in the “Venice of the North”. Steam trains captivate the imagination; there is something about the sound of steam that evokes the beauty of travelling by rail like no other.

Daily departures April to September 4 nights from £1,189 pp

What’s included:

• 4 nights’ 4-star accommodation in Amsterdam with breakfast

• Historic Boat and Steam Tram excursion: Enkhuizen

- Medemblik - Hoorn - with coffee and apple pie

• Return Vintage Steam Train excursion from Apeldoorn to Beekbergen

• Standard Class rail for the duration of your trip

Enhance your experience:

• Upgrade to First Class rail from £170 per person (excluding steam trains)

• Extend your stay in Amsterdam

• Take an optional day out to visit the Railway Museum in Utrecht

Classical Rhine France & Netherlands

Departing April to October

7 nights cruise only from £1,166pp

Flight inclusive from £1,595 pp

Rail inclusive from £1,895 pp

Discover the many beautiful facets of “Father Rhine“ along 500 miles of rivers from Amsterdam in the Netherlands through Germany and France to Basel, Switzerland or vica versa. Pass through the Dutch Ijsselmeer on the way to the cathedral city of Cologne.

Take a detour along the winding Moselle River, with its blossoming vineyards tucked on each side of the valley. Delight in the panorama of the myth-enshrouded Middle Rhine Valley with its high concentration of castles nestled on sunny hillsides around every bend, and the fabled Lorelei — siren of the Rhine. Visit quintessential wine villages as well as the one of Germany‘s oldest cities — Speyer. Visit Strasbourg, the capital city of the Grand Est region (formerly Alsace) before ending in Basel, located at the three countries corner of France, Germany and Switzerland.

Haarlem Edam Volendam

Utrecht

BELGIUM

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Ijss elmeer Amsterdam

NETHERLANDS

Cologne

Koblenz

LUXEMBOURG

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GERMANY

MiddleRhineValley

Rüdesheim

Moselle

Strasbourg

Cochem Rhine

Alsace

Basel

Mannheim

Speyer Heidelberg

Freiburg

SWITZERLAND

Extend your stay

Steam Trains of the Netherlands

- 4 nights from £995pp

Why not discover more of the Netherlands with our Steam trains add-on. From £995pp when taking a flight or rail inclusive cruise. See pages 34-35 for details.

Your Itinerary:

DAY/PORT

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROGRAM

1 BASEL Embarkation from 4 pm

Welcome Cocktail and Welcome Dinner

2 STREASBOURG • Strasbourg with canal boat tour

3 SPEYER MANNHEIM

4 R ÜDESHEIM KOBLENZ

• The romantic landscape of the Alsace and its wines

• Speyer walking tour with visit to the Imperial Cathedral

• Heidelberg with visit to the castle or Visit to the German National Garden Show 2023*

• Rüdesheim walking tour with Music Cabinet Museum or Visit to a vineyard with tasting and Drosselgasse in Rüdesheim Cruise through the Upper Middle Rhine Valley

• Koblenz walking tour with Ehrenbreitstein Fortress

5 KOBLENZ COCHEM Scenic cruising on the Moselle River

6 COLOGNE

7 AMSTERDAM

• Cochem walking tour with visit to the Reichsburg Castle

• Cologne — historic capital of the Rhineland with Kölsch tasting or Visit to the Chocolate Museum

• Amsterdam with canal trip

• Haarlem — art, history and Dutch lifestyle or Holland Waterland with Volendam, Edam and cheese tasting Captain‘s Gala Dinner

8 AMSTERDAM Disembarkation after breakfast

Excursions listed in green are not included in the cruise price.

* The German National Garden Show 2023 takes place between 14 Apr and 08 Oct.

See pages 4-5 for more about the Amadeus Experience.

Belgium, France & Netherlands Belgium, France & Netherlands

in partnership with

Escorted Tour

Dutch windmills, cosy streets, bubbling champagne, and the “City of Light” – experience the essence of 3 European countries. Cruise through the canals of Amsterdam on a private boat. Sample Gouda nearby its namesake town. Stand in awe before the powerful windmills of Kinderdijk. Spend 2 nights in the storybook town of Bruges. Spend the day in the lively city of Brussels. Travel along the Route du Champagne and enjoy a local tasting menu. See Parisian boulevards through an open-roof retro car at night. Make the most of a free day in Paris. Connect with deeply rooted cultures as you make your way through the Netherlands, Belgium and France.

Departing May to December 10 nights from £3,879 pp

What’s included:

• Return flights and rail from the UK

• Overseas escorted travel from your hotel arrival

• 15 meals: 10 breakfasts; 5 dinners

• 3 nights’ 4-star accommodation in Amsterdam

• 2 nights’ 4-star accommodation in Bruges

• 2 nights’ 4-star accommodation in Reims

• 3 nights’ 4-star accommodation in Paris

• Visits to

LJ Gouda

LJ Kinderdijk

LJ Brussels

LJ Épernay

Highlights:

• Culinary inclusions:

LJ Dine in Amsterdam with a choice of restaurants

LJ Visit a family-run brewery before enjoying a dinner of French and Belgian specialities

LJ Admire the skyline as you float down the Sein on a relaxing dinner cruise

• Cultural experiences

LJ Ride through the ‘City of Lights’ in an open-roof retro car

LJ Enjoy two nights in the UNESCO town of Bruges

• Must-see inclusions

LJ Stand before the iconic dutch windmills of Kinderjik

LJ Enjoy a full day exploration of Brussels

LJ Immerse yourself in France’s champagne country on a full day of exploration along the Route de Champagne

Price is based on two adults sharing a room departing London St. Pancras on 21st May 2023.