RIVER CRUISING WORLDWIDE | WINTER EDITION
Authentic Worldwide River Cruising Winter Edition
Welcome aboard our Authentic Worldwide River Cruises brochure! We are delighted to present this meticulously crafted journey through the world’s most enchanting waterways. Prepare to embark on unforgettable voyages, where luxury, culture, and breathtaking landscapes merge seamlessly. Whether you choose Amadeus, Pandaw, American Cruise Lines, or Fred.\ River Cruises in Egypt, each page invites you to explore new horizons and create cherished memories. Bon voyage! Andy Hawke, Product & Sales Manager, River
Fred. Holidays River Cruises
Amadeus River Cruises
Pandaw River Cruises
Unveil Europe’s breathtaking waterways, indulging in unrivalled luxury and comfort. Cultural encounters and extraordinary memories await aboard our 5-star voyages. Redefine your journey with Amadeus.
Timeless adventure awaits in Asia’s enchanting waterways. Luxurious boutique ships blend colonial-era charm with modern comforts. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of culture and history on an unforgettable Pandaw expedition.
American Cruise Lines
Egypt & The Nile
Sail into American beauty on an authentic Paddle-wheeler. Discover picturesque landscapes, iconic cities, and charming towns. Personalised service, all-inclusive drinks and enriching excursions promise a once-in-a-lifetime voyage.
Embark on a breathtaking journey along the timeless Nile. Choose an authentic dahabiya sailboat or a modern luxury ship, exploring ancient wonders and vibrant culture. Glide in comfort as Egypt’s marvels captivate your senses.
Authentic Worldwide River Cruising Winter Edition
Magic of Advent on the Rhine Departing from Manchester November & December 2023 & 2024
5 nights from
£1,499pp What’s included: • International flights from Manchester (regionals available upon request) • Overseas transfers • 4 night 5-star Amadeus River cruise from Strasbourg to Cologne or vice versa • Visit Strasbourg, Speyer, Rudesheim, Koblenz and Cologne • Gourmet dining, free-flowing wine with lunch and dinner • Coffee and tea available 24 hours a day in the Amadeus Club • Welcome and farewell cocktail reception, welcome dinner and Captain’s gala dinner • Service of an experienced AMADEUS Cruise Director • Variety of enriching onboard programs, including fascinating lectures, cooking demonstrations, local cultural performances, and music by our onboard musicians • WiFi is available throughout the vessel including staterooms • All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees included in your cruise fare
Enhance your experience Europe
• Upgrade to a balcony cabin or suite • Add a pre or post hotel stay and explore further
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Price shown is subject to availability based on two adults sharing a room/cabin departing Manchester December 2023. Price correct at the time of advertising and is subject to change. Full Fred.\ Holidays T&C apply. E&OE.
Fred. Holidays River Cruises
Magic of Advent on the Danube Departing from Manchester November & December 2023 & 24
6 nights from
£1,399pp What’s included:
• International flights from Manchester (regionals available upon request) • Overseas transfers • 6 night 5-star Amadeus River cruise from Vienna to Nuremberg or vice versa • Visit Vienna, Melk, Emmersdorf, Passau, Regensburg, Roth and Nuremberg • Gourmet dining, free-flowing wine with lunch and dinner • Coffee and tea available 24 hours a day in the Amadeus Club • Welcome and farewell cocktail reception, welcome dinner and Captain’s gala dinner • Service of an experienced AMADEUS Cruise Director • Variety of enriching onboard programs, including fascinating lectures, cooking demonstrations, local cultural performances, and music by our onboard musicians • WiFi is available throughout the vessel including staterooms • All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees included in your cruise fare
Enhance your experience
• Pre-book your favourite excursions Price shown is subject to availability based on two adults sharing a room/cabin departing Manchester December 2024. Price correct at the time of advertising and is subject to change. Full Fred.\ Holidays T&C apply. E&OE.
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• Add a pre or post hotel stay and explore further
Europe
• Upgrade to a balcony cabin or suite
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Christmas Cruise on the Rhine Departing from Manchester 22 December 2023 & 2024
7 nights from
£1,499pp What’s included: • International flights from Manchester (regionals available upon request) • Overseas transfers • 7 night 5-star Amadeus River cruise from Cologne to Cologne • Visit Cologne, Koblenz, Speyer, Strasbourg and Mainz • Gourmet Dining, free-flowing wine with lunch and dinner • Coffee and tea available 24 hours a day in the Amadeus Club • Welcome and Farewell Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner • Service of an experienced AMADEUS Cruise Director • Variety of enriching onboard programs, including fascinating lectures, cooking demonstrations, local cultural performances, and music by our onboard musicians • WiFi is available throughout the vessel including staterooms • All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees included in your cruise fare
Enhance your experience • Upgrade to a balcony cabin or suite Europe
• Add a pre or post hotel stay and explore further • Pre-book your favourite excursions
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Price shown is subject to availability based on two adults sharing a room/cabin departing Manchester December 2024. Price correct at the time of advertising and is subject to change. Full Fred.\ Holidays T&C apply. E&OE.
Fred. Holidays River Cruises
New Year’s Eve Cruise on the Rhine Departing from Manchester 28 December 2023 & 2024
7 nights from
£1,799pp What’s included: • International flights from Manchester (regionals available upon request) • Overseas transfers • 7 night 5-star Amadeus River cruise from Cologne to Cologne • Visit Cologne, Rudesheim, Mainz, Strasbourg, Basel, Speyer, Mannheim, Oberwesel and Koblenz • Gourmet Dining, free-flowing wine with lunch and dinner • Coffee and tea available 24 hours a day in the Amadeus Club • Welcome and Farewell Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner • Service of an experienced AMADEUS Cruise Director • Variety of enriching onboard programs, including fascinating lectures, cooking demonstrations, local cultural performances, and music by our onboard musicians • WiFi is available throughout the vessel including staterooms • All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees included in your cruise fare
Enhance your experience
• Pre-book your favourite excursions Price shown is subject to availability based on two adults sharing a room/cabin departing Manchester December 2024. Price correct at the time of advertising and is subject to change. Full Fred.\ Holidays T&C apply. E&OE.
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• Add a pre or post hotel stay and explore further
Europe
• Upgrade to a balcony cabin or suite
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Treasures of Burgundy and Provence: Rhône & Saône Departing Manchester March to October 2024
7-nights from
£1,799pp
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Fred. Holidays River Cruises
What’s included: • International flights from Manchester • Overseas transfers • 7-night 5-star Amadeus River cruise from Lyon to Lyon • Visit Lyon, Macon, Chalon sur Saone, Tournus, Avignon, Arles, Chateuneuf du Rhone and Le Pouzin • Gourmet dining, free-flowing wine with lunch and dinner • Coffee and tea available 24 hours a day in the Amadeus Club • Welcome and farewell cocktail reception, welcome dinner and Captain’s gala dinner • Service of an experienced AMADEUS Cruise Director • Variety of enriching onboard programs, including fascinating lectures, cooking demonstrations, local cultural performances, and music by our onboard musicians • WiFi is available throughout the vessel including staterooms • All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees included in your cruise fare
Enhance your experience • Upgrade to a balcony cabin or suite • Add a pre or post hotel stay and explore further
Price shown is subject to availability based on two adults sharing a C4 cabin departing Manchester 04/04/24. Price correct at the time of advertising and is subject to change. Full Fred.\ Holidays T&C apply. E&OE.
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Europe
• Pre-book your favourite excursions
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Danube Rhapsody Departing Manchester April to October 2024
7 nights from
£1,899pp
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Fred. Holidays River Cruises
What’s included: • International flights from Manchester • Overseas transfers • 7 night 5-star Amadeus River cruise from Passau to Passau • Visit Passau, Emmersdorf, Duerstein, Vienna, Budapest, Esztergom, Bratislava, Hainburg and Linz • Gourmet dining, free-flowing wine with lunch and dinner • Coffee and tea available 24 hours a day in the Amadeus Club • Welcome and farewell cocktail reception, welcome dinner and Captain’s gala dinner • Service of an experienced AMADEUS Cruise Director • Variety of enriching onboard programs, including fascinating lectures, cooking demonstrations, local cultural performances, and music by our onboard musicians • WiFi is available throughout the vessel including staterooms • All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees included in your cruise fare
Enhance your experience • Upgrade to a balcony cabin or suite • Add a pre or post hotel stay and explore further
Price shown is subject to availability based on two adults sharing a C4 cabin departing Manchester 02/04/24. Price correct at the time of advertising and is subject to change. Full Fred.\ Holidays T&C apply. E&OE.
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Europe
• Pre-book your favourite excursions
Authentic Worldwide River Cruising Winter Edition
India’s Brahmaputra Departing Manchester November to March 2023-25
12 nights from
£4,999pp
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Fred. Holidays River Cruises
What’s included: • International flights from Manchester • Internal flights between Delhi and Guwahati • Overseas transfers • 7 night authentic Pandaw Brahmaputra River cruise from Kolkata to Kolkata • Gourmet dining on board ship • 2 nights 5-star hotel stay in Delhi with breakfast • 1 night 5-star hotel stay in Guwahati with breakfast • Visit Guwahati, Tezpur, Nameri National Park, Kaziranga National Park, the Tea Gardens of Assam and the Sualkuchi Silk Village • Guided sightseeing throughout • Gratuities for ships crew • All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees included in your cruise fare
Enhance your experience • Combine with a Ganges river cruise and stay for longer • Upgrade to business class flights • Add a drinks package to your cruise Prices listed are intended as a guide. The exact price will be subject to your chosen departure date.
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Asia
Prices are based on two people sharing unless otherwise stated. Contact us for solo traveller pricing.
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Highlights of India Departing from Manchester November - March 2023-2025
17 nights from
£6,599pp
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Fred. Holidays River Cruises
What’s included: • International flights from Manchester • 7 night authentic Pandaw Lower Ganges River cruise from Kolkata to Kolkata • Gourmet dining on board ship • 2 nights 5-star hotel stay in Kolkata with breakfast • 3 nights 5-star hotel stay in Delhi with breakfast • 1 night 5-star hotel stay in Agra with breakfast • 2 nights 5-star hotel stay in Jaipur with breakfast • Visit Kolkata, Kalna, Matiari, Murshidabad, Baranagar, Ajimganj, Mayapur, Chandernagore, Delhi, Agra and Jaipur • Guided sightseeing throughout including Kolkata, Delhi, Agra & Jaipur • Visit the Taj Mahal and the famous Red Fort in Agra • Gratuities for ships crew • All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees included in your cruise fare
Enhance your experience • Combine with a Brahmaputra river cruise and stay for longer • Upgrade to business class flights • Add a drinks package to your cruise Prices listed are intended as a guide. The exact price will be subject to your chosen departure date.
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Asia
Prices are based on two people sharing unless otherwise stated. Contact us for solo traveller pricing.
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Mississippi Paddle Wheeler Cruise, Memphis & New Orleans Departing from Manchester September to June 2023-2025
12 nights from
£5,799pp America
Travel the Deep South in style, including VIP tickets to Graceland and time to explore New Orleans
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Fred. Holidays River Cruises
What’s included: • International flights from Manchester • 7 night authentic Paddlewheeler cruise from Memphis to New Orleans • All-inclusive drinks & gourmet dining on board ship • 2 nights 4-star hotel stay in Memphis with breakfast • 2 nights 4-star hotel stay in New Orleans with breakfast • Visit Memphis, Vicksburg, Natchez, St Francisville, Baton Rouge, Houmas House & New Orleans • Guided sightseeing in Memphis, Vicksburg, Natchez, St Francisville, Baton Rouge, Houmas House • Enjoy VIP sightseeing at Graceland • All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees included in your cruise fare
Enhance your experience • Upgrade to a balcony stateroom or suite • Upgrade to business class flights • Explore further with a stay in Nashville or Houston
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America
Price shown is subject to availability based on two adults sharing a room/ cabin departing Manchester November 2024. Price correct at the time of advertising and is subject to change. Full Fred.\ Holidays T&C apply. E&OE.
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Fall Colours River Cruise & New York City Departing from Manchester September & October 2024-25
11 nights from
£6,599pp
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Fred. Holidays River Cruises
What’s included: • International flights from Manchester • Overseas transfers • 7 night American Cruise Lines Fall Colours Hudson River Cruise, New York City round trip • All-inclusive drinks & gourmet dining on board ship • 3 nights hotel stay in New York City with breakfast • Visit New York City, West Point, Kingston, Hyde Park, Troy, Albany, Catskill and Sleepy Hollow • Gratuities for ships crew • All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees included in your cruise fare
Enhance your experience • Upgrade to a balcony cabin or suite • Add Broadway Show tickets or a New York Food Tour • Upgrade your flights to Business Class
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Prices are based on two people sharing unless otherwise stated. Contact us for solo traveller pricing.
America America
Prices listed are intended as a guide. The exact price will be subject to your chosen departure date.
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The Nile by Dahabiya, The Pyramids & Abu Simbel Departing from Manchester October to April 2023-2024
8 nights from Africa
£3,499pp
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Fred. Holidays River Cruises
What’s included: • International flights from Manchester, regional flights available on request • 2 night Nile cruise on board Queen Egypt Dahabiya • 3 night 5-star hotel accommodation in Cairo including breakfast • 1 night hotel accommodation in Abu Simbel with breakfast • 1 night hotel accommodation in Aswan with breakfast • 1 night boutique hotel accommodation in Luxor with breakfast • Internal flights between Cairo, Aswan, Abu Simbel and Luxor • Guided sightseeing of the Great Sphinx & Pyramids of Giza • Entrance to the Egyptian Museum and visit to Khan El Khalili Bazaar • Sightseeing of Aswan Dams, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna Temple, Karnak & Luxor Temples, Valley of the Kings, Hatsheput Temple and the Colossi of Memnon • Felucca ride in Aswan to Elephantine Island • Enjoy high tea at the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan - once the residence of Agatha Christie • Authentic Nubian dinner at a local restaurant in Aswan • Overseas transfers
Enhance your experience • Upgrade to a suite • Stay longer with a Red Sea beach break
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Price shown is subject to availability, based on two adults sharing a main deck cabin. Supplements can be expected during Christmas and Easter sailing. Price is correct at the time of advertising and is subject to change. Full Fred.\ Holidays T&C apply. E&OE
Africa
• Upgrade to business class flights
If your desired destination is not featured please call us for more details
0800 917 9997 sales@althams.co.uk | althams.co.uk Prices shown are subject to availability, based on twin share. Terms & conditions apply and vary by tour, please ask for details. Prices are correct at time of sending but are subject to change without notification. Operators reserve the right to withdraw offers at any time. Other regional departure points are available on request, please ask for details. Visit www.fredholidays.co.uk/terms-conditions for full terms and conditions.