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GN Voyages

2015-16

River Cruises

GN Voyages

18 Years of Quality Travel - 1997 to 2015 Rail Travel with GN Voyages

Dear ‘Voyager’

I love cruising - with guests, family and friends, on oceans and rivers, I find it an extra special way to holiday.

Unlike its Ocean counterpart, river cruising is guaranteed to be a smooth ride - there’s certainly no need to batten down the hatches on Europe’s calm and tranquil waterways, where ships glide along almost inperceptively. There’s also no need to wear your hiking boots on board - you can amble between your cabin, the sun deck, the restaurant, your favourite window seat in the lounge and the shore in just a few paces.

There is a problem though - 5 star, ultra expensive, ‘floating lecture theatres’ have stolen the limelight with glossy TV adverts and acres of newspaper advert space, and at the other end of the scale the more affordable alternatives usually mean very slow days and early nights.

With this in mind, I am delighted to present our unique selection of Fun & Friendly escorted cruises, bringing a taste of our legendary UK entertainment breaks, designed for the over 40s generation, to Europe’s waterways , on specially selected, 3 and 4 star ships.

We also offer river cruises on quieter more traditional vessels - please bear in mind these are not exclusive charters like our Fun & Friendly cruises.

We’ve been in business since 1997, so you can rest assured our cruises come with plenty of experience and know how. We are passionate about what we do and we believe in quality, personal service, value for money and above all - fun.

You’re in safe hands too, as all our cruises are fully bonded and protected against financial loss, so you can book with confidence that your money is safe. Not all holiday companies can provide this guarantee, but we are pleased to say that peace of mind is part of the package at GN Holidays & Voyages with every aspect of your holiday managed by us - something you don’t get with D.I.Y travel.

We look forward to welcoming you on board.

Perry Mahoney GN Holidays & GN Voyages Founder & Managing Director

Booking is easy - call. . and quote the holiday code We are open 09.00 to 17.30hrs Monday to Friday

ST PANCRAS PRE & POST DEPARTURE HOTELS For your comfort and convenience we can arrange overnight hotels near St Pancras station before and after your holiday. Hotels range from 2 to 4 star. Please call for availability and prices.

EBBSFLEET DEPARTURES Selected departures can also be joined at Ebbsfleet (see itineraries). Note: Due to timetable restrictions, on some departures you may need to travel unescorted on Eurostar before joining the escorted main group in Lille, Paris or Brussels. The inbound Eurostar may also be unescorted. A supplement may also apply to these departures.

More holiday details online. .

TRAVEL & LUGGAGE There are no actual luggage weight restrictions imposed by the rail companies. However, for your comfort and convenience we recommend you limit your luggage to the following: ONE main suitcase/holdall with built in WHEELS weighing no more than 15 to 20kgs per person - Plus ONE small shoulder bag/holdall per person. Restricting the bulk of your luggage to manageable sizes will make the journey more enjoyable.

Many train stations and platforms are big and long, sometimes with stairs or escalators. Some stations have lifts, but using them can involve a longer walk, so be prepared for this when walking with your luggage.

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All prices are per person and based on 2 persons sharing the included accommodation, single accommodation available for a supplement, and were correct at time of printing. All holidays are organised and operated by GN Holidays & Voyages, 3 Station Approach, Higher Denham, Uxbridge UB9 5EL, ABTA Y0291 & ATOL9362 protected.

ST PANCRAS DEPARTURES Departure times range from early morning to mid afternoon (see itinerary), with check-in closing at least 1 hour before the train departs - exact times confirmed to us 8 weeks before travel. Champagne check-in opens 2 hours before departure. Please bear this in mind when planning your journey to St Pancras.

EUROSTAR & EUROPEAN TRAINS From London St Pancras, Eurostar takes as little as 1 hour 40 minutes to Lille and around 2 hours 15 minutes to Brussels and Paris. At these cities we board our coach and continue to the

On TGV trains, you may be allocated seats on the the upper floor, which means you would have to carry your bags upstairs.

09.30 to 12.30hrs Saturdays

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CHAMPAGNE CHECK-IN (ST PANCRAS ONLY ) The grandeur of St Pancras’ famous Champagne Bar is the perfect place to begin your holiday with a glass of bubbly, or alternative non-alcoholic beverage - included in selected holidays - see the itinerary. Not available at Ebbsfleet.

You will need to move all your own bags on and off trains and between platforms and transfer vehicles. Our tour manager will be unable to provide physical assistance with luggage.

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Flight options also available

ship, or connect with the European rail network including the TGV for southern France, Thalys & Intercity for northern Europe, and the Thello sleeper train for Italy. Plenty of time is allowed to ensure onward trains are boarded comfortably and at a relaxed pace, or an overnight stay en route may be included for your comfort and enjoyment.

On board the Eurostar you will have a reserved, semi-reclining aircraftstyle seat. You’ll also find a buffet car serving hot & cold beverages and snacks. Sterling, Euros and cards accepted. You can eat and drink in the bar area (standing space only) or take your purchases back to your seat. You can also take your own food and drink on board.

European trains are modern and comfortable with a range of facilities depending on route and destinations.

IMPORTANT Please Help us to Help You In our experience, clients who discuss with us their concerns over mobility limitations and/or health issues (including visibility, hearing etc) when booking, are far more satisfied with the level of service we provide and enjoy a more relaxed and fun holiday, compared to those who attempt to cope without the benefit of our expert advice.

We must stress that in our experience these holidays are not suitable for users of mobility scooters, wheelchairs or walking aids (frames, sticks, etc).

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ms Johannes Brahms★ ★ ★ ★

GN Voyages is exclusively chartering the intimate, four-star ms Johannes Brahms to bring you a selection of great river cruises. Newly renovated, the Brahms offers a classic style, exceptional service mouth-watering cuisine, must-see destinations and plenty of fun along the way served up by the crew and our team on board.

Accommodating just 78 guests in 42 cabins, this cosy ship offers a large lounge with bar Bar

and dance floor and a modern restaurant with buffet and table service - both have panoramic views. The large sun deck is accessible by stairs or stairlift.

Lounge/Bar The Lounge Bar is a comfortable place to relax and socialise with your fellow guests while enjoying a drink. Its panoramic windows make it a great viewing gallery for the gently Restaurant

passing scenery.

Restaurant The restaurant is an elegant light and airy room with panoramic windows. Diners can enjoy sumptuous buffet breakfasts and lunches, with an extensive range of hot and cold options. Menu highlights arrive every night at dinner time when four courses are served at Reception/lobby

your table - five courses at the Captain’s Dinner.

Cabins Accommodation is offered in three cabin grades, on two decks - main deck rear, main deck, and promenade deck - all are 11m² outside with window, two fixed (not folding) Typical cabin

single beds, shower, toilet, air conditioning and heating, television and mini-safe. There is also a small desk and two chairs in each cabin.

Ship’s stats Length: 82 metres • Breadth: 9.5 metres • Height 4 metres • Maiden voyage: 1998 • Passenger capacity: 78 • Officers and crew: 20 • Passengers decks: 3 • Lifts: Chairlift to

The sun deck

sun deck • Cabin size: approx 11 sq metres • Free wi-fi in public area, subject to ship location

Call 01895 83 33 33 09.00 to 17.30hrs Monday to Friday - 09.30 to 12.30hrs Saturdays • Email: info@gnvoyages.co.uk

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Celebrate the New Year in style on

beds, private facilities, TV, mini fridge,

board the MS Johannes Brahms. We sail

air-conditioning and heating.

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Belgium to Holland and visit Maastricht,

on board is included: beer, wine by the

home to Andre Rieu, the lovely city of

glass, and soft drinks served at lunch

Nijmegen, Dordrecht and Rotterdam, where we count down to 2016 with a New Year party on board and a

and dinner and from lunchtime me midnight at the bar. Buffet breakfast,

look around the city. We arrive into Rotterdam this evening, set for an evening of fun and celebrations. The

afternoon tea/coffee & cakes; dinner served at your table and late night

city’s Erasmus Bridge

snacks.

GN Voyages is exclusively chartering

Itinerary:

the newly renovated, elegant MS

Day 1: UK to Liege

fireworks at the Erasmus Bridge and of

Mid-morning departure on Eurostar from London St Pancras (Ebbsfleet on

ports of calls to visit historical sites and

request) to Brussels (journey around

festive markets with great food, and

2hrs). Flight options right. Continue by

course our party on board.

private coach to the city of Liege and settle in and visit Liege festive market

with modern facilities. Accommodating

London St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Brussels. Flight options below.

ms Johannes Brahms sharing a twin outside rear cabin on Main

Happy New Year! We enjoy a cruise this

before dinner. Overnight in Liege.

• Welcome cocktail on arrival

monuments, churches and harbours.

• Beer, wine & soft drinks served at lunch & dinner and from

We sail back to Rotterdam and enjoy a Candle Light Harbour Cruise together

This morning we sail to the beautiful city of Maastricht and arrive after lunch

lounge-bar, and a elegant restaurant

with plenty of time to explore and visit

with buffet and table service. Three

the festive market. We set sail for

cabin grades are available - main deck

Nijemgen this evening.

rear, main deck, and promenade deck -

Day 3: Nijmegen - Rotterdam

all are outside with window, two single.

It’s New Year’s Eve! Morning arrival into

lunchtime to midnight at the bar • Morning and afternoon coffee/tea & cakes

with the Captain’s dinner.

• Buffet breakfast

Day 2: Liege - Maastricht

just 78 guests, the ship has a cosy

• GN Team on board

morning to Dordrecht to visit this city of

board the MS Johannes Brahms. Time to

public areas and comfortable cabins

INCLUDED:

Deck - upgrades available

river cruise combining some fantastic

The ms Johannes Brahms offers stylish

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• 4 nights full-board cruise on the

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• Escorted return rail travel from New Year is ushered in with spectacular

buffet and served lunches; morning and

spectacular fireworks display over the

hospitality and plenty of fun along the

Nijmegen with time to disembark and

Day 5: Rotterdam to UK

• Buffet and table service lunches

Disembark after breakfast and return to

• Dinner served at your table • Late night snacks

Brussels by private coach to board an afternoon Eurostar home. Flight options

• Entertainment • Transfers abroad

right.

Nijmegen

MS Johannes Brahms Deck Plan

• Captain’s dinner

FLIGHT INFORMATION & OPTIONS Edinburgh, Heathrow, Manchester Newcastle, Glasgow, Birmingham Bristol,Leeds Bradford

Dordrecht

Main Deck Rear Cabin MR2: £699pp

Main Deck Cabin MD2: £749pp

Promenade Deck Cabin PD2: £849pp

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Flights are possible from these airports direct to Amsterdam Schipol Airport. On arrival continue by coach to the ship.

Flights are subject to availability at time of booking and a supplement will apply.

Includes 1 carry-on bag per person. On arrival continue by coach to the ship for an afternoon embarakation. There may be a short wait at the airport awaiting other flight arrivals. Transfer time from Amsterdam to Liege is approximately 3 hours and from Rotterdam to Amsterdam approximately 1 hour.

Please call us on 01895 83 33 33 to discuss your flight requirements.

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Itinerary:

This super cruise features two rivers, a wine festival and spectacular fireworks display, visits some of the best ports and takes in the most scenic stretches of the Rhine and Moselle. Add to this the fun and friendly atmosphere on our exclusive cruise ship, the MPS Johannes Brahms, and you’re sure to be captivated from start to finish.

To join the cruise in Cologne, you can travel by rail from St Pancras or Ebbsfleet or by air from a choice of UK airports.

From Cologne we visit Andernach before heading through the Rhine Gorge, passing castles and hamlets all with a stunning backdrop .

Then it’s on to Bingen and the highlight of your cruise - the wine festival and spectacular Rhine in Flames fireworks.

We continue to Boppard and Cochem on the Moselle where the river is narrower and more recursive than the Rhine but the scenery is just as striking.

After sailing back to Cologne, there’s time to visit this fascinating city - Germany’s oldest - packed with cultural and historic sites, before returning to the UK.

Day 1: London to Cologne Depart London St Pancras (Ebbsfleet on request) midmorning on the Eurostar to Brussels, arriving in just over 2 hours. Continue by coach to Cologne and the Johannes Brahms. Alternative travel to and from Cologne can be made from regional UK airports – see flight information and options.

Time to settle into your cabin or explore Cologne before dinner. Overnight in Cologne.

Day2 : Cologne to Andernach After a relaxing morning on the river we arrive in Andernach time to wonder round this delightful little town, take in the timber clad buildings and sample some of the local wine Day 3: Rudesheim Today is a spectacular day for scenery as we sail through the middle Rhine passing the legendary Lorelei Rock before arriving in Rudesheim. Here you can take the optional tour to sample the delights of this town along with a Rudesheim Coffee, well worth a taste.

Day 4: Bingen In Bingen it is wine festival time the streets are full of locals celebrating the wine Harvest culminating in a spectacular Fireworks display witenessed from the deck of your ship.

Day 5: Boppard Boppard has quaint narrow streets, and enchanting squares. Stroll along the river bank in this truly enchanting port, sample some of the local wines or just sit back and have a coffee in one of the may cafés.

Day 6: Cochem Continuing our journey through the Rhine gorge we turn onto the Moselle River where tranquility takes over. Passing small hamlets and quaint villages we arrive in Cochem, dominated by the impressive Reichsburg castle. Join the optional tour or do your own thing and explore this lovely town at your own pace.

Day 7: Cologne Early morning we sail back to Cologne, arriving mid-morning. Time to explore this historic city dominated by the gothic Cathedral. .

Day 8: Cologne to London After breakfast we disembark and transfer by coach to Brussels where we take the Eurostar to London St Pancras (Ebbsfleet on request) arriving during the afternoon.

Or transfer to Cologne/Bonn Airport to join a return flight to the UK.

Optional Excursions Rudesheim: City highlights Musical Museum and a tour of the vineyards £30.00 Cochem: Reichsburg Castle and Wine Tasting £30.00

MPS Johannes Brahms:

The Johannes Brahms is an intimate ship, accommodating just 90 guests. Recently renovated, she has the charm and character that many larger ships envy. Her cabins are spacious with full-size beds and a large window, even on the Main Dack.

The elegant restaurant and lounge are cosy and relaxing. Her captain, officers and crew are second to none and create an atmosphere that is highly professional yet welcoming. A popular ship which never fails to delight.

MPS JOHANNES BRAHMS - deck plan & cabin prices

31 August - Tour RN8 DEPOSIT: £200pp INCLUDED: • Escorted return rail travel from London St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Brussels and coach transfer to Cologne OR return flights to Cologne - see below • 7 nights semi-all-inclusive cruise on the MPS Johannes Brahms sharing a twin outside cabin (MR2) on Main Deck - upgrades available • GN Team on board • Welcome drink on arrival • Beer, wine, & soft drinks served at lunch and dinner and from 6pm to midnight at the bar • Morning and afternoon coffee/tea and pastries • Buffet breakfasts and lunches • Dinner served at your table - 4 courses • Late night snacks • Captain’s dinner - 5 courses • Entertainment • Cruise Director guided walks in Bingen, Boppard and Cologne • Transfers abroad

FLIGHT INFORMATION & OPTIONS • Flights are possible from these airports with a choice of airline, outbound and inbound time combinations to suit your preference. All are subject to • Flights include availability at time of 1 checked in bag booking and some (usually no more may have a supp’t. than 20kgs) and • Edinburgh flight will 1 carry on bag be direct to Brussels per person then independent weight and size transfer to Brussels subject to airline Midi station to rules.

• Please call us connect with the on 01895 83 33 coach transfer to Cologne.

33 to discuss • Flight time around 2 your flight hours each way. requirements.

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The MPS Johannes Brahms

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MR2 Twin bed outside cabin with full-size beds (not bunks) and a large window

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Main Deck Rear

£999pp

MD2

Main Deck

£1,149pp

PR2

Promenade Aft

£1,299pp

PD2

Promenade Deck

£1,399pp

Call 01895 83 33 33 09.00 to 17.30hrs Monday to Friday - 09.30 to 12.30hrs Saturdays • Email: info@gnvoyages.co.uk

MP S Rembrandt van Rijn★★★★

GN Voyages is exclusively chartering the elegant, four-star MPS Rembrandt van Rijn to bring you a selection of relaxing river cruises. This beautiful ship accommodates just 119 guests offering spacious and comfortable cabins, furnished with quality materials in cool, colourful combinations to create a relaxing ambience while some of Europe’s most scenic riverscapes slip quietly by.

The impressive hall on the Promenade deck and the adjacent areas resemble a top quality boutique hotel. At the front of the ship you will enjoy the magnificent lounge with bar, spacious dance floor, easy chairs and sofas and the delightful Captain’s Corner with an open fireplace.

Lounge bar

Restaurant The restaurant on the Main Deck features large picture windows. It’s light and airy with elegant decor and furnishings engendering a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Diners can enjoy generous buffet breakfasts, plus lunches from the buffet and served at your table. Dinner is a daily highlight with four courses served at your table. On the last night of the cruise guests are invited to a special fivecourse Captain’s dinner.

Leisure facilities

Restaurant

In the centre of the ship there is a stylish library with a 24-hours complimentary hot drinks machine. Under the large awning on the Sun Deck there is a range of fitness equipment, and there are plenty of chairs and deck chairs for guests’ comfort.

Cabins The cabins are decorated in warm wooden tints (cherry and walnut) and beautiful fabrics. The cabins are spacious and well fitted with a shower and toilet, colour television, safe, a small desk and personal controls for the air conditioning. The beds can be stowed away during the day to make room for two comfortable sofas. All cabins are the same size and each cabin features large opening picture windows.

Suites

Captain’s Corner

The Rembrandt van Rijn is proud to be offering 4 brand new suites on the Promenade deck.

These spacious suites are equipped with a double bed, flat screen TV, mini safe, telephone, bathrobe, slippers and umbrella. The suites also have adjustable air conditioning, sofa, coffee table, mini-bar and tea/coffee making facilities. The bathroom has a large shower and dual basins. The two pairs of sliding doors with French balconies offer spectacular panoramic views of the passing riverscapes.

Ship’s stats

A typical cabin in day mode

New suites

Length: 110 meters • Breadth: 10.5 metres • Maiden Voyage: 1985 • Passenger Capacity: 119 • Officers and Crew: 28 • Passengers decks: 3 • Lifts: Elevator from Main to Promenade deck and chairlift from Promenade to Sun Deck • Cabin size: 10 sq. metres • Suite size: 20 sq. metres

What our guests say...

“The Staff on the “We love being on “The ship has been cruise are the boat because really good. We absolutely fantastic. it’s so relaxing. It’s didn’t know what If there’s a problem so slow and gentle, to expect but what they sort it out for yet you arrive we’ve found has you. Everybody’s somewhere every been very good in ready to listen, day and that’s every quarter.” everybody’s Alexander friendly. Very good!” lovely.”

Mrs L Scarola, Essex Mrs C Elton, Herts Somerset, Kent

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“I’ve been doing river trips for about 20 years now and this is the best boat I’ve been on, plenty of room, the food’s brilliant and the company is great.”

Roger Attridge, Essex

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Our four star cruise commences in the beautiful city of Cologne with its old quarter and dominating Cathedral, which provide the backdrop to your cruise ship the MPS Rembrandt van Rijn - your home from home for this fantastic voyage.

We visit fascinating towns and villages and pass through stunning scenery with castles, fortresses, vineyards and hamlets, all of which will captivate and delight your senses, leaving memories and pictures that will last a lifetime.

Calling at Koblenz for a visit to the imposing fortress, Rudesheim to visit the musical museum and a taste of the world famous coffee, and an enchanting cruise along the Moselle river to the magical towns of Cochem, Zell and Alken, all of this and the wine festival and Rhine in Flames celebration in Boppard this cruise has it all!

Itinerary: Day 1: London to Cologne Depart London St Pancras (Ebbsfleet on request) mid-morning on the Eurostar to Brussels, arriving in just over 2 hours.

Continue by coach to Cologne and the MPS Rembrandt van Rijn. Alternative travel to and from Cologne can be made from regional UK airports – see flight information and options.

Time to settle into your cabin or explore Cologne before or after dinner. Overnight in Cologne.

Day2: Cologne to Koblenz After a leisurely morning cruising upstream giving you the opportunity to get to know every corner of our delightful ship and of course your fellow passengers we arrive in Koblenz, on the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. In the past Koblenz has been a major trading hub and still is a very busy part of both rivers. Travel by cable car to the imposing fortress which dominates the town on our optional excursion, or be free to explore on your own and take in all there is to offer. Overnight in Koblenz.

Day 3: Koblenz to Boppard This is a very exciting day as we sail upstream to Boppard, which will be celebrating the grape harvest. After a relaxed morning be prepared for your senses to be awoken. The streets will be filled with local people, entertainment and music, as they celebrate this bountiful time of year. Stalls full of locally produced wine will be available for your taste buds to sample, the heady atmosphere continues long into the night when, from the deck of your cruise ship, you will witness the fantastic fireworks display that is the ‘Rhine in Flames’ celebration, a veritable feast of colour that fills the night sky. You’re sure to be thrilled at the spectacle only a select few have witnessed. Overnight in Boppard.

Day 4: Boppard to Rudesheim The spectacle continues this morning as we sail through the Middle Rhine. Castles, fortresses and sleepy hamlets majestically pass by in this, the narrowest and deepest part of the River Rhine, marked of course by the legendary Lorelei Rock. Your GN Cruise Manager will point out all the points of interest as we sail through. We arrive in Rudesheim early afternoon, with time to take in this gorgeous little town. Our optional tour takes in Siegfried’s Musical Museumand gives

you a chance to sample the renowned Rudesheim Coffee. This will be a day to remember! Overnight in Rudesheim Day 5: Rudesheim to Cochem The morning will be spend retracing our transit of the middle Rhine back to Koblenz, where we sail onto the more tranquil Moselle River. Today is a day of contrasts from the majesty of the Rhine to the serenity of the Moselle, rolling vineyards and lush greenery make this river a joy to behold. Arriving in Cochem there is time to join our optional tour to the Reischburg Castle and Wine tasting - a chance to try some of the flavours of this unique region. Overnight in Cochem Day 6: Cochem to Zell Today we continue deeper into the Moselle valley arriving in the quaint town of Zell, home of the well-known ‘Black Cat’ Wine. This pretty little town offers the chance to stroll through the timber clad buildings, enjoy a glass of wine in the local cafés, visit the many churches and take in the atmosphere of the typically German architecture. Sail early evening.

Day 7: Cologne After a morning cruising back to the River Rhine, we head downstream to our final destination, Cologne. With an early afternoon arrival we have time to visit the stunning Cathedral which punctuates the skyline of this bustling city. Why not take in the Chocolate museum, the Eau de Cologne perfumery, or just shop till you drop, as Cologne is a shopper’s paradise. Overnight in Cologne Day 8: Cologne to London After Breakfast we disembark and transfer by coach to Brussels where we take the Eurostar to London St Pancras (Ebbsfleet on request) arriving during the afternoon. We also have options to fly home from Cologne/Bonn airport back to the UK.

MPS REMBRANDT VAN RIJN Deck Plan & Cabin prices

2016 22 September - Tour RR9 DEPOSIT: £200pp INCLUDED: • Escorted return rail travel from

London St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Brussels and coach transfer to Cologne or return flights to Cologne.

• 7 nights semi all-inclusive on the 4star MPS Rembrandt van Rijn sharing a Main deck aft Cabin – upgrades available • GN Team on board • Welcome Drink on arrival • Beer, wine and soft drinks served at lunch and dinner and from 6pm to midnight at the bar • Morning and afternoon tea/coffee • Buffet breakfast • Lunches and Dinners served in the restaurant • Late night snacks • Captain’s Gala Dinner • Entertainment • Transfers abroad Optional Excursions: • Rudesheim Highlights £30 • Cochem and Reichsburg Castle with Wine Tasting £30

FLIGHT INFORMATION & OPTIONS Heathrow • Gatwick • Stansted Manchester • Edinburgh • Flights are possible from these airports with a choice of airline, outbound and inbound time combinations to suit your preference. All are subject to availability at time of booking and some may have a supp't.

The Rembrandt van Rijn in Zell

Reichsburg Castle - Cochem

• Flights include 1 checked in bag

TCB

Main Deck Rear

Cabin TCB: £999pp TCA Vineyards at Rudesheim

Main Deck

Cabin TCA: £1,149pp

PRA

Promenade Deck

Cabin PRA: £1,349pp STE

(usually no more than 20kgs) and 1 carry on bag per person -weight and size subject to airline rules.

Promenade Deck Suite with Juliette Balcony

Cabin STE: £1,799pp

• Please call us on 01895 83 33 33 to discuss your flight requirements.

Call 01895 83 33 33 09.00 to 17.30hrs Monday to Friday - 09.30 to 12.30hrs Saturdays • Email: info@gnvoyages.co.uk

MPS Princess ★★★

GN Voyages is exclusively chartering the mps Princess again to bring you a great selection of river cruises. She will deliver us to a host of must-see destinations with good food, great hospitality and plenty of fun along the way served up by the crew and our team on board.

Last renovated in 2010, the mps Princess is an extremely warm and welcoming ship, which has already provided many passengers an unforgettable holiday. Whether you relax in the The lounge bar

bar, lounge or restaurant, you will feel at home onboard this ship almost instantly.

The Princess has a length of 80 metres and accommodates just 94 guests in 49 cabins in comfort and style. In addition, as a result of its special dimensions, the Princess can sail many of Europe’s smaller rivers and can cruise to the centres of cities inaccessible to other cruise vessels.

Lounge/Bar The Lounge Bar is the ideal place to relax and socialise while you enjoy a drink. It is also a

The restaurant

fantastic location to admire the passing scenery thanks to its panoramic windows.

Restaurant The restaurant is a light and airy room with panoramic windows. Diners can enjoy enticing buffet breakfasts and lunches, with an extensive range of hot and cold options. Dinner is a real highlight with four courses served at your table each night. At the Captain’s Dinner enjoy five courses.

Cabins

The foyer

Three cabin grades are available on two decks - main deck rear, main deck, and promenade deck - all cabins are air-conditioned and have picture windows, which cannot be opened. The cabins are approximately 10.5m² and have twin beds that fold away during the day to maximise space. They are also equipped with a TV, telephone, hair dryer, mini-safe, heating, toilet and shower.

Ship’s stats Length: 80 metres • Breadth: 9.5 metres • Height 4 metres • Maiden voyage: 1980

The piano bar

• Passenger capacity: 94 • Officers and crew: 21 • Passengers decks: 3 • Lifts: Chairlift to all decks • Approx cabin size: 10.5sq metres, 2 single beds, toilet & shower • Free wi-fi in public areas, subject to ship location

What our guests say...

A main-deck twin cabin

“We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday and the trip was over much too soon.”

Mrs Church, Lowestoft

“The break was excellent. The boat and crew fantastic.

A1 service – would like to do it again.”

Mrs Sharp, Hayes

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“Everything was first class, would do it again.”

Mr & Mrs Scott, Doncaster

“Just wanted to say thank you for another great Christmas market trip.”

Mr & Mrs Kennedy, London

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Overnight in Amsterdam.

This exciting new river cruise takes in five cities and two kingdoms. Join us on board our private charter of MPS Princess with great food and service and a fun and friendly atmosphere. We start in Amsterdam and have a full day and two evenings to explore before sailing to Kinderdijk, which has 19 windmills and a landscape straight from a Rembrandt masterpiece before heading for a harbour cruise in Rotterdam. Sailing into Belgium, we visit the city of Antwerp - the diamond capital - and the stunning architecture of Ghent before arriving in Bruges with a full day and two evenings in this beautiful town before returning to the UK. Itinerary Day 1: UK to Amsterdam Depart London St Pancras (Ebbsfleet on request) in the morning by Eurostar to Brussels where we board our coach for the transfer to Amsterdam where we will meet the MPS Princess. Time to settle in to your cabin before Dinner. Alternatively travel

by Air from regional UK Airports - see

Day 2: Amsterdam Join us this morning on our optional guided walking tour of Amsterdam. In the afternoon there is also the option to take a relaxing canal cruise. In the evening join us on our optional guided walk of the world famous Red Light District, it really is a must. Overnight in Amsterdam.

Day 3: Amsterdam - Kinderdijk – Rotterdam This morning we sail to Kinderdijk.

Arriving early afternoon, in front of you is a landscape that takes you back to the time of the Dutch Masters. Our optional visit takes us into one of the 19 working windmills including a video presentation of this fascinating working monument.

Mid-afternoon we continue to Rotterdam and a fantastic harbour cruise. Overnight in Rotterdam.

Day 4: Rotterdam - Antwerp Early morning we sail to Antwerp, arriving around lunchtime. Our afternoon optional city tour includes a visit to a Diamond Museum - the city is renowned for its diamond trade. Overnight in Antwerp.

Day 5: Antwerp - Ghent This morning we sail to Ghent, arriving mid-afternoon. This beautiful city is a dream, home of many Belgium beers there is something for everyone here. We include a transfer to the city where you

can explore on your own or join our optional guided walking tour. Overnight in Ghent.

Day 6 & 7: Bruges After a morning cruising we arrive in beautiful Bruges. Stroll into town and explore on your own or join our optional guided walking tour. We have 2 nights and a full day in the ‘Venice of the North’.

Day 8: Bruges to UK After breakfast we disembark and transfer by coach to Brussels and board the Eurostar for your return journey to the UK. Alternatively transfer to the Airport for your flight home – see flight information and options.

Optional Excursions: Amsterdam: Guided walking tour £12pp

2016 19 September - Tour AB9 DEPOSIT: £200pp INCLUDED: • Escorted return rail travel from London St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Brussels and coach transfer to Amsterdam OR return flights - see below • 7 nights semi-all-inclusive cruise on the MPS Princess sharing a twin outside rear cabin on Main Deck upgrades available • Services of the GN cruise team on board

Canal Cruise £12pp

• Welcome drink on arrival

Red light District guided walk £12pp

• Beer, wine, & soft drinks served at lunch and dinner and from 6pm to midnight at the bar

Kinderdijk: Windmill Visit £7pp Antwerp: City Tour and Diamond Museum £25pp Ghent: Guided walking tour £12pp Bruges: Guided walking tour £12pp MPS Princess: The Mps Princess is a firm favourite with our guests. We have chartered her several times with guests returning year after year. She is always warm and welcoming, with comfortable cabins, contemporary decor, excellent food and a friendly crew offering first class service.

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• Morning and afternoon coffee/tea and pastries • Buffet breakfasts and lunches • Dinner served at your table - 4 courses • Late night snacks • Captain’s dinner - 5 courses • Entertainment • Transfers abroad

FLIGHT INFORMATION & OPTIONS Heathrow Manchester Edinburgh

MPS Princess

• Flights include 1 checked in bag (usually no more than 20kgs) and 1 carry on bag per person weight and size subject to airline rules.

The restaurant

£899pp A twin-bed cabin

£1,049pp

£1,299pp

• Please call us on 01895 83 33 33 to discuss your flight requirements.

• Flights are possible from these airports with a choice of airline, outbound and inbound time combinations to suit your preference. All are subject to availability at time of booking and some may have a supp’t.

• Flight time around 2 hours each way.

Call 01895 83 33 33 09.00 to 17.30hrs Monday to Friday - 09.30 to 12.30hrs Saturdays • Email: info@gnvoyages.co.uk

MV Prinses Christina★ ★ ★

GN Voyages is delighted to offer a selection of cruises on-board the popular MV Prinses Christina. This 3-star ship accommodates just 107 guests offering an intimate and comfortable experience as you relax while Europe’s most historic and romantic scenery slips quietly by. The ship’s crew are well-known for their friendliness and ability to make guests feel truly at home.

Lounge

There will be time for your own sightseeing ashore, or choose from our great value range of optional excursions, as each day she moors at a different "port of call" on carefully planned itineraries.

Lounge The Prinses Christina has an elegant lounge with picture windows offering panoramic

Restaurant

views. Morning coffee and afternoon tea are served daily in the lounge. There is a stairlift between the main deck and the promenade deck and from the main deck to the restaurant on the cabin deck. The large sun deck is partially covered.

Restaurant The elegantly furnished restaurant is situated on the Cabin deck. All cruises on board

Bar

the MV Prinses Christina start the day with a sumptuous buffet breakfast. Guests enjoy three-course lunches and four-course dinners with table service and a choice of menu. On the last night of the cruise guests are invited to a special five-course Captain’s dinner.

Cabins The cabins on the MV Prinses Christina were renovated at the beginning of 2012. All

The Bridge

54 river-view cabins have air-conditioning, shower and toilet, two single beds and satellite TV. Standard cabins are located on all three decks with deluxe cabins available on the main and promenade decks.

Ship’s stats Length: 70.6 metres • Breadth: 9.22 metres • Passenger Capacity: 107 • Officers & Crew: 24

Standard cabin

• Passenger decks: 3 • Standard cabin area: 8 sq m • Deluxe cabin area: 9 - 12 sq m • Lifts: Stairlift between main deck and promenade deck & from main deck to the restaurant

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Dutch Bulbfields & Amsterdam River Cruise gese GN&VFrioenyda ly Cruis

BY RAIL OR AIR v10-11

SEMI-ALL-INCLUSIVE

Fun

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Keukenhof Gardens

Amsterdam

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Join us on this exclusive Dutch Bulbfields River Cruise on board the stylish MV Prinses Christina. A visit to Holland in springtime is a mesmerising feast for the senses as the gardens and fields are full to bursting with tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, complemented with spring flowering shrubs and plants.

The highlight of this cruise is an included visit to Keukenhof Gardens with its magnificient floral displays and there is time to explore the canals, museums and flowers markets of Amsterdam too. We also visit Volendam, on the Zuiderzee, and Hoorn. We travel

by Eurostar to Brussels and then board Thalys train to Amsterdam or alternatively fly from many regional airports direct to Amsterdam. Our exclusive river cruiser, will host you in comfort and style with all meals plus selected free drinks with lunch, dinner and at the bar from 6pm to midnight.

Amsterdam continues to enthral visitors with its maze of canals and waterways.

Some of the canal-side houses show how rich merchants once lived in opulence. The city has the highest museum density in the world and is home to cultural highlights, such as the Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank House, Hermitage Amsterdam and the Rijksmuseum with Rembrandt’s worldfamous Nightwatch.

Itinerary: Day1: UK to Amsterdam Depart London St Pancras (Ebbsfleet on request) in the morning by Eurostar to Brussels. Here we change platforms and board the Thalys train to Amsterdam.

On arrival we transfer to our exclusive ship, the MV Prinses Christina, with time to settle in before dinner.

Alternatively, travel to and from Amsterdam by air from regional UK airports – see flight information and options.

Day 2: Amsterdam & Hoorn Morning at leisure in Amsterdam and then a midday sailing arriving mid afternoon into Hoorn, in the north of Holland, a buzzing historic city with its unique waterside location. Hoorn’s atmospheric, diverse shopping centre attracts thousands of visitors each year.

It’s a great place for special shopping.

Small, intimate boutiques, stylish home and interior shops, unusual gift shops, markets, unique art and plenty of lovely shops selling antiques and curiosities.

Overnight in Hoorn.

Day 3: Enkuizen Enkuizen is the epitome of a traditional Dutch fishing village, this is your opportunity to see the traditions for Dutch fishing lifestyle from days gone by. Much of the harbour is part of the working fishing museum. Visit the Zuiderzee museum with all the

MV PRINSES CHRISTINA Deck Plan & Cabin prices

Deck Cabin Deck Standard (LSTD) Main Deck Standard (MSTD) Main Deck De-Luxe (MDEL) Promenade Deck Standard (PRSTD) Promenade Deck De-Luxe (PRDEL)

Price pp £599 £699 £749 £799 £849

traditions of its folklore culture. This is truly a romantic port of call that captures everything traditionally Dutch.

Day 4: Keukenhof & Amsterdam After breakfast we join the coach for the included excursion to Keukenhof departing from Voldendam and returning to Amsterdam. Lunch is not included on this excursion. These world famous gardens are where more than 7 million tulips, daffodils and hyacinths fill over 32 hectares with colour and fragrance. You can even sail around Keukenhof through the bulbfields in socalled ‘whisper boats’ (not included).

These boats are powered by electric engines, are environmentally friendly and are almost silent as they sail through the beautiful Dutch landscape.

For those who do not wish to join the excursion to Keukenhof you may remain on board and relax on the cruise to Amsterdam.

We rejoin the ship in Amsterdam for our last dinner on board.

Day 5: Amsterdam to UK After breakfast we disembark the ship and transfer to Amsterdam Central station where we take a morning departure to Brussels Midi. Here we connect with Eurostar to London (Ebbsfleet on request) where we expect to arrive late afternoon. Alternatively, transfer to the airport for a return flight to the UK - see flight information and options.

OPTIONAL EXCURSION: Amsterdam canal cruise: Approx 14 euros, payable locally.

2016 - 25 April - Tour BD4 DEPOSIT: £150pp INCLUDED: • Escorted return rail travel from London St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Amsterdam OR return flights with luggage - see below • 4-night full-board cruise on the MV Prinses Christina sharing a twin bed outside cabin on Cabin Deck upgrades available • GN Cruise Team on board • Beer, wine & soft drinks served with lunch & dinner and from 6pm to midnight at the bar • Welcome cocktail on arrival • Morning coffee & afternoon tea • Captain’s dinner • Excursion to Keukenhof Gardens • Transfers in Amsterdam on arrival and departure days

FLIGHT INFORMATION & OPTIONS Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Southend, Stansted, Bristol, Liverpool, Edinburgh • Flights are possible from these airports with a choice of airline, outbound and inbound time combinations to suit your preference. All are subject to availability at time of booking and some may have a supplement.

• Flight time around 60 mins each way • Flights include 1 checked in bag (usually no more than 20kgs) and 1 carry on bag per person - weight & size of each subject to airline restrictions.

• Please call us on 01895 83 33 33 to discuss your flight requirements.

The MV Prinses Christina

The lounge

Twin cabin

Bar The Restaurant

Call 01895 83 33 33 09.00 to 17.30hrs Monday to Friday - 09.30 to 12.30hrs Saturdays • Email: info@gnvoyages.co.uk

Rhine & Moselle Highlights River Cruise

BY RAIL OR AIR v10-11

FULL BOARD

MV Prinses Christina

Itinerary: Day 1: UK to Cologne Depart London St Pancras (Ebbsfleet on request) mid-morning by Eurostar to Brussels. We continue by coach to our to our cruise ship, the MV Prinses Christina, with time to settle in before dinner.

Alternatively, travel to and from Cologne by air from regional UK airports – see flight information and options. Overnight in Cologne Day 2: Andernach We begin our cruise to the quintessential Rhine town of Andernach, arriving in the afternoon. A quiet country town with winding streets and historic architecture, Andernach is truly a place to relax - far from the madding crowd. Due to its history of more than 2,000 years, the city has many historical sights like the 56 m tall

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slopes and the famous Lorelei Rock. We arrive early evening into Rudesheim. After dinner, why not join our optional sightseeing tour by little road train, including a visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum?

Come with us on a relaxing river cruise and experience the highlights of the majestic Rhine and beautiful Moselle rivers in southern Germany. Sailing on the MV Prinses Christina is the perfect way to see the renowned scenery as she glides silkily past romantic hilltop castles, picturesque vineyards and historic riverside towns.

There will be time for your own sightseeing ashore too, as each day the cruise ship will moor at a different “port”.

Accommodation is in comfortable outside twin cabins with breakfast lunch and dinner each day included as well as morning coffee and afternoon tea.

6 Days from £599pp

The Rhine Gorge

2016 - 14 May - Tour RM5 DEPOSIT: £150pp INCLUDED: • Escorted throughout • Return rail travel from London St Pancras (from Ebbsfleet on request) to Brussels and coach transfer to Cologne OR return flights with luggage - see below • 5-night full-board cruise on the MV Prinses Christina sharing a twin bed outside cabin on Cabin Deck upgrades available • Welcome cocktail on arrival • Cup of coffee/tea each morning & afternoon • Captain’s dinner

Day 5: Cologne

"Runde Turm" (round tower), Mariendom (Cathedral of Mary), or the well preserved town wall all waiting for your exploration.

The city center is great for shopping and offers an abundance of cafés. Overnight in Andernach.

Day 3: Cochem We depart Andernach before breakfast and cruise towards Cochem where we arrive early afternoon. Cochem, known as the ‘Pearl of the Moselle’, is a sight not to be missed. Its narrow streets and alleys and the lovingly restored half-timbered houses, historic market place and medieval town gates are all well preserved and well worth seeing. The city is best known for its Reichsburg castle which is the largest hilltop castle on Mosel and served as guard over the town and the Moselle. Overnight in Cochem.

Day 4: Rüdesheim We depart Cochem and cruise through the Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim, passing hilltop castles, picturesque towns, vine-clad

MV PRINSES CHRISTINA Deck Plan & Cabin prices

During breakfast we cruise to Cologne arriving in the afternoon.

There are plenty of ways to explore this dynamic city including the hop on Hop Off bus, the Bimmelbahn mini train, bike, on foot and even by rickshaw.

The Cologne Cathedral is a must. Due to the building’s impressive Gothic architecture, the shrine of the Three Wise Men, the outstanding stained-glass windows and the many other important works of art, UNESCO declared the Cathedral a World Heritage Site in 1996.

This evening enjoy the farewell dinner and party on board.

• Transfers abroads

OPTIONS: • Pre/post departure overnight hotel near London St Pancras - 2 to 4-star options - call for availability and prices

Day 6: Cologne to UK After breakfast we disembark and transfer by coach to Brussels and board our Eurostar to return to London St Pancras (Ebbsfleet on request) arriving during the afternoon. Or transfer to Cologne/Bonn Airport to join a return flight to the UK.

FLIGHT INFORMATION & OPTIONS • Flights are Heathrow possible from Gatwick these airports with a choice of Stansted airline, Edinburgh outbound and

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

• Flights include 1 checked in bag (usually no more than 20kgs) and 1 carry on bag per person - weight and size of each subject to airline restrictions.

• Please call us on 01895 83 33 33 to discuss your flight requirements.

• Cochem: Evening wine-tasting at Hieronimi Cochem £16 Cochem: Reichsburg Castle

£18

• Rüdesheim: Excursion after dinner by minitrain through the vineyards and to the Siegfried Musical Museum £18 • Cologne: Afternoon mini-train excursion to the famous Chocolate Museum £16

Deck Cabin Deck Standard (LSTD) Main Deck Standard (MSTD) Main Deck De-Luxe (MDEL) Promenade Deck Standard (PRSTD) Promenade Deck De-Luxe (PRDEL)

Price pp £599 £699 £749 £849 £899

Restaurant

The lounge

Twin cabin

Bar

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inbound time combinations to suit your preference. All are subject to availability at time of booking and some may have a supplement.

• Flight time around 60-90 mins each way

Rhine & Moselle River Cruise

BY RAIL OR AIR v10-11

FULL BOARD

The Rhine Gorge

Come with us on a relaxing river cruise on the majestic Rhine and beautiful Moselle rivers in southern Germany.

Relax on board the MV Prinses Christina as she glides silkily past romantic hilltop castles, picturesque vineyards and historic riverside towns.

On board ship it is easy to relax and unwind while some of Germany’s most historic and romantic scenery slips quietly by. There will be time for your own sightseeing ashore too, as each day the cruise ship will moor at a different “port”. Accommodation is in comfortable outside twin cabins with breakfast lunch and dinner each day included as well as morning coffee and afternoon tea.

Itinerary: Day 1: UK to Cologne Depart London St Pancras (Ebbsfleet on request) mid-morning by Eurostar to Brussels arriving in just over 2 hours.

Continue by coach to Cologne and the MV Prinses Christina, with time to settle in before dinner. Alternatively, travel to and from Cologne by air from regional UK airports – see flight information and options.

Day 2: Andernach We begin our cruise to the quintessential Rhine town of Andernach. A quiet country town with winding streets and historic architecture, Andernach is truly a place to relax - far from the madding crowd.

Day 3: Cochem We depart Andernach before breakfast and cruise towards Cochem where we arrive early afternoon. Cochem, known as the ‘Pearl of the Moselle’, is a sight not to be missed. Its narrow streets and alleys and the lovingly restored halftimbered houses, historic market place and medieval town gates are all well preserved and well worth seeing.

Day 4: Boppard Depart Cochem during breakfast and cruise to Boppard. Sit back and enjoy the views as you pass some superb scenic beauty. There is so much to see including castles and stately homes, churches and monasteries, gardens and parks. The town’s treasures include romantic squares and small lanes in the old town as well as the Rhine Allee, filled with trees and flowers.

Day 5: Rüdesheim Depart Boppard and cruise through the Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim, passing hilltop castles, picturesque towns, vineclad slopes and the famous Lorelei Rock. We moor in Rüdesheim for the night. After dinner, why not join our

MV PRINSES CHRISTINA Deck Plan & Cabin prices

Deck Cabin Deck Standard (LSTD) Main Deck Standard (MSTD) Main Deck De-Luxe (MDEL) Promenade Deck Standard (PRSTD) Promenade Deck De-Luxe (PRDEL)

Price pp

2016 £749 £799 £849 £949 £999

The Koblenz Cable Car

optional sightseeing tour by little road train, including a visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum?

Day 6: Koblenz This morning we continue to Koblenz where we arrive early afternoon. You will be free to explore on your own; alternatively you can join the two optional excursions. Koblenz Cable car & Ehrenbrietstein Fortress - the cable car takes you high over the Rhine to the Ehrenbrietstein Fortress mountain station. The ride over the Rhine surely is among the greatest attractions in the area. Enjoy spectacular views and discover the wonderfully designed landscape garden on the fortress plateau. Our second optional tour will include a visit to the city by night with a tasting of the local wines.

Day 7: Konigswinter & Cologne During breakfast we cruise to Konigswinter where we stop for a short visit. Situated at the foot of the Drachenfels Mountain, it is set between the Rhine Valley and Siebengebirge - “Seven Hills”. During the afternoon we continue to Cologne for our evening farewell dinner and party on board.

Day 8: Cologne to UK After breakfast we disembark and transfer by coach to Brussels and board our Eurostar to return to London St Pancras (Ebbsfleet on request) arriving during the afternoon. Or transfer to Cologne/Bonn Airport to join a return flight to the UK. OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: • Koblenz Highlights and Cable Car...............£25pp • Cochem Reichsburg and 5 Wine Tasting....£27pp • Rudesheim, Coffee, Musical Museum and Vineyard Tour ............................£29pp

8 Days from £699pp DATE - CODE 2016 - 10 July - Tour RL7 28 August - Tour RL8 DEPOSIT: £200pp INCLUDED: • Escorted throughout abroad • Return rail travel from London St Pancras (from Ebbsfleet on request) to Brussels and coach transfer to Cologne OR return flights with luggage - see below • 7-night full-board cruise on the MV Prinses Christina sharing a twin bed outside cabin on Cabin Deck upgrades available • Welcome cocktail on arrival • Cup of coffee/tea each morning and afternoon • Captain’s dinner • Transfers abroad

OPTIONS: • Pre/post departure overnight hotel near London St Pancras - 2 to 4-star options - call for availability and prices

FLIGHT INFORMATION & OPTIONS • Flights are Heathrow possible from Gatwick these airports with a choice of Stansted airline, Edinburgh outbound and • Flights include 1 checked in bag (usually no more than 20kgs) and 1 carry on bag per person - weight and size of each subject to airline restrictions.

• Please call us on 01895 83 33 33 to discuss your flight requirements.

The MV Prinses Christina

The lounge

De-Luxe Cabin

Bar Friendly Crew

Call 01895 83 33 33 09.00 to 17.30hrs Monday to Friday - 09.30 to 12.30hrs Saturdays • Email: info@gnvoyages.co.uk

inbound time combinations to suit your preference. All are subject to availability at time of booking and some may have a supplement.

• Flight time around 60-90 mins each way

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You will be charged for the amount over and above that, plus an administration charge of £1.00 per person together with an amount to cover sellers’ commission. If this means that you have to pay an increase of more than 10% of the price of your travel arrangements, you will have the option of accepting a change to another holiday if we are able to offer one (if this is of equivalent or higher quality you will not have to pay more but if it is of lower quality you will be refunded the difference in price), or cancelling and receiving a full refund of all monies paid, except for any amendment charges. We will consider an appropriate refund of insurance premiums paid if you can show that you are unable to transfer or reuse your policy.

Should you decide to cancel for this reason, you must exercise your right to do so within 14 days from the issue date printed on your final invoice. Should the price of your holiday go down due to the changes mentioned above, by more than 2% of your holiday cost, then any refund due will be paid to you. However, please note that travel arrangements are not always purchased in local currency and some apparent changes have no impact on the price of your travel due to contractual and other protection in place.

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Period before departure Amount retained Amount retained within which cancellation shown as % of shown as % of letter is received HOLIDAY price DAY TRIP price 100% Deposit More than 56 days 100% 30% 56 - 49 days 100% 50% 48 - 22 days 100% 75% 21 - 8 days 100% 100% 7-1 days 100% 100% Departure day change is made and the type of holiday – ask for details), and any further cost we incur in making this alteration. You should be aware that these costs could increase the closer to the departure date that changes are made and you should contact us as soon as possible. Note: Certain travel arrangements may not be changeable after a reservation has been made and any alteration request could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements.

6. IF YOU CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY: You, or any member of your party, may cancel your travel arrangements at any time. Written notification from the person who made the booking must be received at our offices by letter or e-mail. (telephone cancellations are not accepted) Since we incur costs in cancelling your travel arrangements, you will have to pay the applicable cancellation charges up to the total holiday price. Note: If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges. A transfer of holiday arrangements to a later departure date, or to a holiday costing less will normally be treated as a cancellation and re-booking (see table below).

Please note different cancellation charges to those shown above may apply to some cruise bookings – please refer to the Cruise Line’s own terms & conditions, when shown, for the scale of charges.

7. IF WE CHANGE OR CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY: It is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your travel arrangements, but we do plan the arrangements many months in advance. Occasionally, we may have to make changes and we reserve the right to do so at any time. Most of these changes will be minor and we will advise you of them at the earliest possible date. We also reserve the right in any circumstances to cancel your travel arrangements. For example, if the minimum number of clients required for a particular travel arrangement is not reached, we may have to cancel it. However, we will not cancel your travel arrangements less than 8 weeks, or as stated in this brochure, before your departure date except for reasons of force majeure or failure by you to pay the final balance. If we are unable to provide the booked travel arrangements, you can either have a refund of all monies paid or accept an offer of alternative travel arrangements of comparable standard from us, if available (we will refund any price difference if the alternative is of a lower value). In accordance with EU Regulation 2111/2005 we are required to advise you of the actual carrier operating your flight/connecting flight/transfer. We do this by listing carriers to be used or likely to be used in the brochure/ on the confirmation. Any changes to the actual airline after you have received your tickets will be notified to you as soon as possible and in all cases at check-in or at the boarding gate. Such a change is deemed to be a minor change. Other examples of minor changes include alteration of your outward/return flights by less than 12 hours, changes to aircraft type, change of accommodation to another of the same standard. If we make a major change to your holiday, we will inform you as soon as reasonably possible if there is time before your departure. You will have the choice of either accepting the change of arrangements, accepting an offer of alternative travel arrangements of comparable standard from us if available (we will refund any price difference if the alternative is of a lower value), or cancelling your booked holiday and receiving a full refund of all monies paid. In all cases, except where the major change arises due to reasons of force majeure, The compensation that we offer does not exclude you from claiming more if you are entitled to do so. Force Majeure: We will not pay you compensation if we have to cancel or change your travel arrangements in any way because of unusual or unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control. These can include, for example, war, riot, industrial dispute, terrorist activity and its consequences, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, adverse weather conditions, epidemics and pandemics, unavoidable technical problems with transport.

8. IF YOU HAVE A COMPLAINT: If you have a problem during your holiday, please inform the relevant supplier (e.g. your hotelier) immediately. When your holiday is escorted you should also inform your Tour Manager/Coach Driver who will endeavour to put things right. In the event they are unable to resolve the matter you should contact our office on 01895 83 33 33 or on the out-of-hours emergency number which you will find on your itinerary. If your complaint is not resolved locally, please follow this up within 28 days of your return home by writing to our Customer Services Department at GN Holidays, 3 Station Approach, Higher Denham, Uxbridge, Middx, UB9 5EL giving your booking reference and all other relevant information. Please keep your letter concise and to the point. This will assist us to quickly identify your concerns and speed up our response to you. It is strongly recommended that you communicate any complaint to the supplier of the services in question as well as to our representative without delay and complete a report form whilst in resort. If you fail to follow this simple procedure we will have been deprived of the opportunity to investigate and rectify your complaint whilst you were in resort and this may affect your rights under this contract.

9. OUR LIABILITY TO YOU: If the contract we have with you is not performed or is improperly performed by us or our suppliers we will pay you appropriate compensation if this has affected the enjoyment of your travel arrangements. However we will not be liable where any failure in the performance of the contract is due to: you; or a third party unconnected with the provision of the travel arrangements and where the failure is unforeseeable or unavoidable; or unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised; or an event which we or our suppliers, even with all due care, could not foresee or forestall. Our liability, except in cases involving death, injury or illness, shall be limited to a maximum of two times the cost of your travel arrangements. Our liability will also be limited in accordance with and/or in an identical manner to: (a) The contractual terms of the companies that provide the transportation for your travel arrangements. These terms are incorporated into this contract; and (b) Any relevant international convention, for example the Montreal Convention in respect of travel by air, the Athens Convention in respect of travel by sea, the Berne Convention in respect of travel by rail and the Paris Convention in respect of the provision of accommodation, which limit the amount of compensation that you can claim for death, injury, delay to passengers and loss, damage and delay to luggage.

We are to be regarded as having all benefit of any limitation of compensation contained in these or any conventions. You can ask for copies of the transport companies' contractual terms, or the international conventions, from our offices GN Holidays, 3 Station Approach, Higher Denham, Uxbridge, Middx, UB9 5EL. Under EU law (Regulation 261/2004) you have rights in some circumstances to refunds and/or compensation from your airline in cases of denied boarding, cancellation or delay to flights. Full details of these rights will be publicised at EU airports and will also be available from airlines. However reimbursement in such cases will

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Your right to a refund and/or compensation from us is set out in clause 6.

If any payments to you are due from us, any payment made to you by the airline will be deducted from this amount. If your airline does not comply with these rules you should complain to the Air Transport Users' Council on 020 7240 6061 www.auc.org.uk 10. PROMPT ASSISTANCE IN RESORT: if the contract we have with you is not performed or is improperly performed as a result of failures attributable to a third party unconnected with the provision of the services, or as a result of failures due to unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised, or an event which we or our suppliers, even with all due care, could not foresee or forestall, and you suffer an injury or other material loss, we will offer you such prompt assistance as is reasonable in the circumstances.

11. PASSPORT, VISA AND IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS: Your specific passport and visa requirements, and other immigration requirements are your responsibility and you should confirm these with the relevant Embassies and/or Consulates. We do not accept any responsibility if you cannot travel because you have not complied with any passport, visa or immigration requirements.

12. HOLIDAYS BY COACH: Coaches used are modern and comfortable, usually with WC. In the event of operational difficulties, on day tours and on short journeys we reserve the right to use coaches without this facility.

All coach departure points are offered subject to a minimum of 8 passengers joining at each. However, we will do our utmost to meet all pick-up requests regardless of this minimum subject to operational constraints such as driver hours regulations. Your actual departure point and time will be confirmed with your travel documents.

COACH SEAT NUMBERS will be printed on your travel documents please notify us of any special requests at the time of booking. Smoking and/or alcohol consumption are not permitted on the coaches. No-one will be allowed to board the coach if they are considered to be at our sole discretion unfit to travel through excessive alcohol consumption.

13. HOLIDAYS BY TRAIN: Where possible we will reserve seats for your journeys, but we cannot always guarantee that seats will be together or in the direction of travel. Please be aware that trains in Europe are often double-deck, and, we have no control over which deck we are allocated.

Where we travel by overnight sleeper train beds are upper and lower unless stated otherwise.

14. EXCURSIONS: Excursions or other tours that you may choose to book or pay for whilst you are on holiday are not part of your package holiday provided by us.

15. FITNESS TO TRAVEL/ REFUSED TRAVEL: At check-in we reserve the right to refuse travel to anyone who has failed to declare to us in advance any mobility limitations/ and or health issues, and who in our opinion, is not fit to travel because they are a danger to themselves or other travellers. In this instance no refund or compensation will be paid.

16. ACCOMMODATION ONLY: Where accommodation only is provided, transportation to and from the accommodation is your sole responsibility.

17. TICKETS: Travel documents/ tickets with timings and final itineraries will normally be sent to you around 7 days before departure.

18. JOINING OUR HOLIDAYS: Your arrangements with us begin and end at the point you join our holiday. We cannot accept any responsibility for travel arrangements you make to or from this point. (For those who need to make independent travel arrangements to get to a station/airport or who need to arrange an overnight hotel prior to/after a tour - we recommend you check with us, and wait until we are in a position to confirm exact timings before you book or make any reservations.)

19. TRAVEL INSURANCE: It is a condition of travel that everyone travelling outside mainland UK must have adequate insurance cover – details of the insurance for everyone in your party must be notified to GN Holidays no later than at the time of paying your balance. As a result of recent changes in legislation GN Holidays have chosen not to sell travel insurance. Regrettably our staff are not able to offer help or advice on this subject nor able to recommend insurers.

20. TRAVEL DELAYS: Occasionally delays will occur. In the event we will work closely with all carriers to ensure the delay is as short as possible.

We will try to make sure that arrangements are made for refreshments, when appropriate, but these arrangements will usually be the responsibility of the carrier.

Any claim for delays should be directed to your travel insurer. In the unlikely event your flight is delayed more than 4 hours or cancelled, you should contact GN Holidays for guidance. It is your responsibility to obtain written confirmation of the delay/ cancellation from the airline/ rail operator before you leave the airport/ station – this will be required should it be necessary to claim on your travel insurance.

21. PORTERAGE: Porterage is not included unless indicated in the holiday description. Our Tour Managers are not able to offer any luggage assistance. When packing your luggage, please remember that it is you that will have to carry it.

22. BROCHURE INFORMATION & TIMINGS: All information in our brochures is correct at the time of going to print. All timings given are approximate (often firm schedules are not available when a tour is first put on sale). Precise timings and a full itinerary will be sent to you with your travel documents. You are asked to remember that very occasionally resort or other facilities may be withdrawn for maintenance or other reasons beyond our control, such as the sudden onset of adverse weather conditions. In these unusual circumstances we shall bear no resulting liability. Any photographs/ illustrations shown in this brochure are representative of the type of holiday/ country/ area(s) visited and do not necessarily depict your exact accommodation/ destination unless stated.

23. ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR: Anti-social behaviour of any kind will not be tolerated on our holidays. We reserve the right to terminate your holiday at any time if in our opinion, or the opinion of any person in authority your behaviour causes offence, danger, damage or distress to other people. In this event our responsibility for your holiday will cease.

You will be liable for any additional costs incurred and NO refund will be given for any part of the tour not undertaken. If your actions cause damage, or result in your transportation being delayed or diverted, you agree to fully indemnify us against any claim (including legal costs) made against us by, or on behalf of, the recipient/ owner.

24. DATA PROTECTION POLICY: Please be assured we take every step to protect your personal information. Data is not used for any other purpose, or passed to any third party, other than in conjunction with travel arrangements booked or as required by law i.e to security services/immigration or when the the holiday was advertised as a ‘Reader Offer’ to the publisher of the offer. GN Holidays (or the publisher) may contact you from time to time by telephone, mail or e-mail with offers of goods and services. If you prefer us (or the publisher) not to contact you, for this purpose please write to us at GN Holidays, 3 Station Approach, Higher Denham, Uxbridge, Middx, UB9 5EL. This brochure is our responsibility, as your tour operator. It is not issued on behalf of, and does not commit any airline or rail company mentioned herein whose services are used in the course of your travel arrangements.

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