RIVER CRUISING WORLDWIDE | WINTER EDITION
Welcome aboard our Authentic Worldwide River Cruises brochure! We are delighted to present this meticulously crafted 16-page 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
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Fred. Holidays River Cruises
Amadeus 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.
Pandaw River Cruises
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.
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Europe
Magic of Advent on the Rhine
Departing from London Heathrow
November & December 2023 & 2024
5 nights from £1,299 pp
What’s included:
• International flights from London (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
• 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 room/cabin departing London December 2023. Price correct at the time of advertising and is subject to change. Full Fred.\ Holidays T&C apply. E&OE. 4 Authentic Worldwide River Cruising Winter Edition Europe
Fred. Holidays River Cruises
Magic of Advent on the Danube
Departing from London Heathrow
November & December 2023 & 24 6 nights from £1,399 pp
What’s included:
• International flights from London (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
• Upgrade to a balcony cabin or suite
• Add a pre or post hotel stay and explore further
• Pre-book your favourite excursions
Price
Price
shown is subject to availability based on two adults sharing a room/cabin departing London December 2024.
correct at the time of advertising and is subject to change. Full Fred.\ Holidays T&C apply. E&OE.
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Europe
Christmas Cruise on the Rhine
Departing from London Heathrow
22 December 2023 & 2024
7 nights from £1,399 pp
What’s included:
• International flights from London (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
• Add a pre or post hotel stay and explore further
• Pre-book your favourite excursions
Price shown is subject to availability based on two adults sharing a room/cabin departing London 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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New Year’s Eve Cruise on the Rhine
Departing from London Heathrow
28 December 2023 & 2024
7 nights from £1,699 pp
What’s included:
• International flights from London (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
• Upgrade to a balcony cabin or suite
• Add a pre or post hotel stay and explore further
• Pre-book your favourite excursions
Price shown is subject to availability based on two adults sharing a room/cabin departing London 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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Europe
Fred. Holidays River Cruises
Saigon, Classic Mekong & The Secrets of Angkor Wat
Departing from London Heathrow
October - March 2023-2025
14 nights from £4,999 pp
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What’s included:
• International flights from London
• 7 night authentic Pandaw Mekong River cruise from Saigon to Siem Reap
• Gourmet dining on board ship
• 2 nights 4-star hotel stay in Saigon with breakfast
• 3 nights 4-star hotel stay in Siem Reap with breakfast
• Visit Saigon, My Tho, Ben Tre, Con Phuoc, Chau Doc, Phnom Penh, Kampong Tralach, Oudong, Silk Island, Angkor Ban Village, Wat Hanchey, Siem Reap & Angkor Wat
• Guided sightseeing in Saigon, Angkor Wat and throughout your river cruise
• Explore off the beaten track sacred sights
• Visit to Angkor night market
• Cruise on Tonle Sap Lake
• Gratuities for ships crew
• All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees included in your cruise fare
Enhance your experience
• Add a drinks package to your cruise
• Explore Vietnam further with our tailor made tours
• Add a Singapore City Break
Prices listed are intended as a guide. The exact price will be subject to your chosen departure date. Prices are based on two people sharing unless otherwise stated. Contact us for solo traveller pricing.
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Asia
Fred. Holidays River Cruises
Highlights of India
Departing from London Heathrow
November - March 2023-2025
17 nights from £6,299 pp
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What’s included:
• International flights from London
• 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.
Prices are based on two people sharing unless otherwise stated. Contact us for solo traveller pricing.
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Asia
Fred. Holidays River Cruises
Mississippi Paddle Wheeler Cruise, Memphis & New Orleans
Departing from London Heathrow
September to June 2023-2025
12 nights from £5,699 pp
Travel the Deep South in style, including VIP tickets to Graceland and time to explore New Orleans
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What’s included:
• International flights from London
• 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
Price shown is subject to availability based on two adults sharing a room/ cabin departing London 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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Fred. Holidays River Cruises
The Nile by Dahabiya, The Pyramids & Abu Simbel
Departing from London Heathrow
October to April 2023-2024
8 nights from £3,499 pp
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What’s included:
• International flights from London, regional flights available on request
• 2 night Nile cruise on board Queen Farida 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
• Upgrade to business class flights
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
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Africa
Fred. Holidays River Cruises
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. 0944 for your peace of mind 0800 021 3172 www.fredholidays.co.uk/river-cruises sales@fredholidays.co.uk If your desired destination is not featured please call us for more details