Cruise brochure 2016 v16 02 by GN HOLIDAYS

GN Voyages

2016

Cruises

GN Voyages

19 Years of Quality Travel - 1997 to 2016 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.

www.gnvoyages.co.uk Email: info@gnvoyages.co.uk 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. Order of excursions are subject to change depending on local conditions. 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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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 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.

Restaurant

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

“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

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

Boppard Rhine in Flames & Moselle River Cruise GN Voyages ly Cruises

BY RAIL OR AIR v21-01

Fun & Friend

The Rembrandt van Rijn in Zell

FULL BOARD PLUS

Free Drinks Over 40s Only

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GN EXCLUSIVE CHARTER to be awoken. The main square will be buzzing with music and entertainment to celebrate this bountiful time of year. Stalls full of locally produced wine will be available to sample and the heady atmosphere continues long into the night when, from the deck of the Rembrandt Van Rijn we will see the fantastic ‘Rhine in Flames’ fireworks display. Overnight in Boppard. Day 4: Boppard to Rüdesheim

Join us for a scenic, fun-packed cruise on the 4-star mps Rembrandt Van Rijn, taking in Cologne, Koblenz, Cochem, Zell, Rüdesheim and Boppard, where we enjoy the Rhine in Flames festival featuring a spectacular pyrotechnics show with an illuminated flotilla of riverboats. Also enjoy the Boppard Wine Festival featuring wines from local vineyards, live music and entertainment. Itinerary: Day 1: UK to Cologne Depart London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet in the morning by 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.

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pretty little town offers the chance to enjoy some wine and a relaxing stroll. Or why not join our optional guided walk. Early evening we commence sailing back to Cologne.

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Day 7: Cologne

DEPOSIT: £200pp

After a morning cruising we arrive at Cologne in the early afternoon. Free time to explore on your own, maybe visit the stunning Cathedral. We have a selection of afternoon optional guided walks to choose from: Cologne Old Town; Cologne’s Characters, Anecdotes & Specialities; or Cologne’s Perfume & Chocolates. Farewell dinner on board. Overnight in Cologne. Day 8: Cologne to UK After Breakfast we disembark and transfer by coach to Brussels where we take the Eurostar to London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet arriving during the afternoon. Or, transfer to Cologne airport for your flight back to the UK. OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS • Koblenz Highlights - land train tour, cable car & Ehrenbreitstein fortress £24

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INCLUDED: • Escorted return rail travel from London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet to Brussels and coach transfer to Cologne or return flights with luggage to Cologne - see below • 7 nights full board plus on the 4star MPS Rembrandt van Rijn sharing a Main deck rear Twin-bed Cabin – upgrades available • Welcome Drink on arrival • Beer, wine and soft drinks served at lunch and dinner and from 6pm to midnight at the bar

• OR Koblenz guided walk 1.5 to 2hrs £10

• Morning and afternoon tea/coffee

• Rüdesheim Highlights - land train tour to Drosselgasse & Rüdesheimer Kaffee £18

• Buffet breakfasts and lunches

• OR Rüdesheim guided walk & cable car to Niederwald Monument - 2hrs £18

• Dinner served at your table - 4 courses • Late night snacks

Day 5: Rüdesheim to Cochem

• Cochem Reichsburg Castle & 5 Wine tasting £29 • OR Cochem guided walk 1.5hrs & 5 Wine tasting £25

• Captain’s Dinner - 5 courses

After a leisurely morning cruising upstream we arrive in Koblenz, on the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Explore on your own or join one of our optional excursions: Step off the ship onto a land train tour of the town before taking the cable car over the Rhine to the imposing Ehrenbreitstein fortress. Alternatively join our Koblenz guided walking tour. Overnight in Koblenz.

This morning we sail back to Koblenz and enter the more tranquil Moselle River with rolling vineyards and lush greenery. Arriving in Cochem early to mid afternoon there is time to explore on your own, or join our optional excursions: visit by mini-coach to the Reichsburg Castle or a guided town walking tour - both include wine tasting, a chance to try 5 wines of this unique region. Wine tasting only also available. Overnight in Cochem.

• OR Cochem 5 wine tasting £16

• Entertainment

• Zell guided walk 1.5hrs £10

• Transfers abroad

• Cologne Old town guided walk 1.5hrs £10

• Services of our Cruise Director on board

Day 3: Koblenz to Boppard

Day 6: Cochem to Zell

This morning we sail to Boppard, which will be celebrating the grape harvest. After a relaxed morning be prepared for your senses

Today we continue deeper into the Moselle valley arriving in the quaint town of Zell, home of the well-known ‘Black Cat’ Wine. This

Day2: Cologne to Koblenz

• OR Cologne’s Characters, Anecdotes & Specialities guided walk1.5hrs £12 • OR Cologne’s Perfume & Chocolates guided walk 2.5hrs £22 including admissions Excursions must be booked prior to departure. 10% excursion discount when you pre-book 1 in every town above. All operate subject to minimum numbers.

MPS REMBRANDT VAN RIJN Deck Plan & Cabin prices

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

FLIGHT INFORMATION & OPTIONS Heathrow • Gatwick • Stansted Manchester • Edinburgh

The Rembrandt van Rijn in Zell

Reichsburg Castle - Cochem

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• 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. • 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. Flight time around 2 hours each way.

Suite

Cabin TCB: £999pp Cabin TCA: £1,099pp Cabin PRA: £1,299pp Cabin STE: £1,799pp

Vineyards at Rüdesheim

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Rembrandt Rhine Christmas Markets River Cruise GN Voyages ly Cruises

BY RAIL OR AIR 22-01

Fun & Friend

Koblenz Christmas market

FULL BOARD PLUS

Free Drinks Over 40s Only

GN EXCLUSIVE CHARTER

Cologne Christmas Market Experience the Christmas splendours and stunning scenery along the Rhine on this festive river cruise. The Christmas markets in Cologne, Koblenz, and Rüdesheim glitter in matchless splendour, with thousands of lights, countless traditional traders and a rich selection of specialities attract visitors from all around the world. We also visit the picturesque town of Boppard. The 4-star Ms Rembrandt Van Rijn hosts you in style with all meals, selected free drinks and entertainment in an informal, fun and friendly atmosphere.

Overnight in Boppard and Captains Dinner.

Depart London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet 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 dinner. Overnight sailing to Koblenz. Day 2: Koblenz to Rüdesheim We arrive in Koblenz early morning. You will be free to explore on your own, and our staff will be on hand to escort you to the Christmas Market located in the old town. This afternoon we continue our journey through the Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim, passing hilltop castles, picturesque towns, vine-clad slopes and

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Day 4: Boppard to Cologne Early morning we sail back to Cologne, arriving after lunch. Time to explore this historical city dominated by the gothic Cathedral and visit any of the 4 annual Christmas Markets situated around the city, including in front of the Cathedral

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Itinerary: Day 1: UK to Cologne

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timbered stalls, alternatively you have the

• Welcome drink on arrival

Neumarkt, Colognes oldest market; or Brother’s Grim Fairytales. Overnight in

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

Cologne.

• Morning and afternoon coffee/tea

Day 5: Cologne to UK

• Buffet breakfasts and lunches

After breakfast we disembark and transfer

• Dinner served at your table - 4 courses

Rudolfplatz a market inspired by the

by coach to Brussels where we take the

This morning is free in Rüdesheim, or why not join our optional sightseeing tour by little road train, including a visit to the Drosselgasse to enjoy a delicious Rüdesheimer Kaffee made with Asbach brandy. The Christmas Market opens late morning. Return to the ship for a late lunch when we set sail for Boppard, arriving late afternoon. The town’s treasures include romantic squares and small lanes as well as the Rhine Allee, filled with trees and decorations.

• Escorted Return rail travel from London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet to Brussels and coach transfer to Cologne OR return flights with luggage to Cologne - see below

of narrow-gabled houses and half

Tree in the Rhineland; or Alter Markt full

Day 3: Rüdesheim to Boppard

INCLUDED:

• 4 nights full board plus cruise on the mps Rembrandt van Rijn sharing a Main Deck rear twin-bed cabin - upgrades available

where you will find the largest Christmas

the famous Lorelei Rock, arriving mid to late evening. Time permitting, a stroll to the the famous Drosselgasse - a unique cobbled lane just 144 metres long, packed with bars, restaurants and live music - is recommended. Overnight in Rüdesheim.

DEPOSIT: £150pp

Eurostar to London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet arriving during the afternoon. Or, transfer to Cologne airport for your

• Late night snacks • Captain’s dinner - 5 courses • Entertainment

flight back to the UK.

• Transfers abroad

OPTIONAL EXCURSION

• Services of our Cruise Director on board

• Rüdesheim Highlights - land train tour

Accommodation Options:

to Drosselgasse & Rüdesheimer Kaffee

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

£18pp Excursion must be booked prior to departure.

MS REMBRANDT VAN RIJN Deck Plan & Cabin prices

FLIGHT INFORMATION & OPTIONS Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted Edinburgh

Rüdesheimer Kaffee

• 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. • 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. • Flight time around 2 hrs each way.

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Cabin TCB: £599pp Cabin TCA: £699pp

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Cabin PRA: £899pp

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Suite: £1,299pp

• 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

Rembrandt Rhine Christmas River Cruise GN Voyages ly Cruises

BY RAIL OR AIR v21-01

Fun & Friend

Mannheim’s Wasserturm

FULL BOARD PLUS

Free Drinks Over 40s Only Entertainment

GN EXCLUSIVE CHARTER

Rhine Valley Experience the festive Bonn splendours and stunning scenery along the Rhine on this festive river cruise. Germany is famed for its Christmas celebrations and markets and this holiday includes visits to some of the famous towns along the Rhine with festive markets. Every year, thousands of lights, countless traders and a rich selection of specialities Cruise • • attract visitors from all around the world. Ports of call include Cologne, Bonn, Koblenz, Rüdesheim, Mainz, Mannheim and Boppard. The 4-star Ms Rembrandt Van Rijn hosts you in style with all meals, selected free drinks and entertainment in an informal, fun and friendly atmosphere. Itinerary: Day 1: UK to Cologne Depart London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet 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 dinner. Evening sailing to Bonn. Day 2: Bonn to Koblenz We arrive Bonn early morning. You will be free to explore on your own and our staff will be at hand to escort you to the centre. You may like to visit the birth home of Beethoven or, if time allows, the Christmas market which opens at 11am. We set sail for Koblenz early afternoon, arriving in the

evening. Day 3: CHRISTMAS EVE Koblenz to Rüdesheim This morning is at leisure in Koblenz. Our staff will escort you to the Christmas Market located in the old town - opening time expected 10am. This afternoon we continue our journey through the Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim, passing hilltop castles, picturesque towns, vineclad slopes and the famous Lorelei Rock, arriving early-to-mid evening. Time permitting, a stroll to the the famous Drosselgasse - a unique cobbled lane just 144 metres long, packed with bars, restaurants and live music - is recommended. Overnight in Rüdesheim. Day 4: CHRISTMAS DAY Rüdesheim to Mainz This morning is free in Rüdesheim with time to walk around this charming town. We hope to arrange a delicious Rüdesheimer Kaffee made with Asbach brandy in the Drosselgasse. Return to the ship for a festive lunch when we set sail for Mainz, arriving late afternoon. Mainz is the regional capital, known for its friendly atmosphere, it’s a stunning town with impressive timbered houses, baroque palaces and picturesque shopping streets. Overnight in Mainz. Day 5: BOXING DAY Mainz to Mannheim Mid-morning we set sail for Mannheim arriving mid-afternoon. Mannheim is a

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modern city named as the UNESCO City of Music in 2014. Highlights include the Wasserturm (water tower) and its surrounding Art Nouveau Gardens, Mannheim’s Palace and Paradeplatz, a large pedestrian area in the centre of the city. Overnight in Mannheim. Day 6: Mannheim to Boppard This morning we set sail for Boppard, arriving mid afternoon. The town’s treasures include romantic squares and small lanes as well as the Rhine Allee, filled with trees and decorations. Overnight in Boppard and Captain’s Dinner. Day 7: Boppard to Cologne Early morning we sail back to Cologne, arriving after lunch. Time to explore this historical city. Or, join one of our optional guided walking tours. Overnight in Cologne.

DATE - CODE 2016 22 December - Tour RX12 DEPOSIT: £200pp INCLUDED: • Escorted Return rail travel from London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet to Brussels and coach transfer to Cologne OR return flights with luggage to Cologne - see below • 7 nights full board plus cruise on the 4-star mps Rembrandt van Rijn sharing a Main Deck rear twin-bed rear cabin - upgrades available • Welcome drink on arrival • Beer, wine & soft drinks served at lunch and dinner and from 6pm to midnight at the bar

Day 8: Cologne to UK

• Morning and afternoon coffee/tea

After breakfast we disembark and transfer by coach to Brussels where we take the Eurostar to London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet arriving during the afternoon. Or transfer to Cologne airport for the return flight to the UK.

• Buffet breakfasts and lunches

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS

• Entertainment

• Cologne Old town guided walk 1.5hrs £10pp

• Transfers abroad

• OR Cologne’s Characters, Anecdotes & Specialities guided walk1.5hrs £12pp

• Services of our Cruise Director on board

• OR Cologne’s Perfume & Chocolates guided walk 2.5hrs £22pp

Accommodation Options:

Excursions must be booked prior to departure. All operate subject to minimum numbers.

Rudesheim at Christmas time

MS REMBRANDT VAN RIJN Deck Plan & Cabin prices

• Dinner served at your table - 4 courses • Late night snacks • Captain’s dinner - 5 courses

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

FLIGHT INFORMATION & OPTIONS Heathrow, Gatwick Stansted, 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. • 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. Flight time around 2 hours each way.

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TCA

Main Deck

PRA

Promenade Deck

STE

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Cabin TCB: £999pp Cabin TCA: £1099pp Cabin PRA: £1299pp Suite: £1,799pp

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

Rembrandt Rhine New Year River Cruise GN Voyages ly Cruises

BY RAIL OR AIR v21-01

Fun & Friend

FULL BOARD PLUS

Free Drinks Over 40s Only

GN EXCLUSIVE CHARTER

Rudesheim

Entertainment

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Welcome in the New Year with the splendours and stunning scenery along the Rhine on this relaxing river cruise. Germany is famed for its celebrations and this holiday includes visits to some of the famous towns along the Rhine including Cologne, Koblenz and Rüdesheim. We welcome in the new Year in the picturesque town of Rüdesheim with a celebration dinner and entertainment. The 4-star Ms Rembrandt Van Rijn hosts you in style with all meals, selected free drinks and entertainment in an informal, fun and friendly atmosphere. Itinerary: Day 1: UK to Cologne Depart London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet in the 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 dinner. Evening sailing to Bonn arriving late evening. Overnight in Bonn. Day 2: Bonn to Koblenz This morning we continue cruising upstream to Koblenz, giving you the opportunity to get to know our

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Rudesheim early afternoon, with time to take in this gorgeous little town. Explore on your own, or join our Cruise Director on a walk to the famous Drosselgasse - a unique cobbled lane just 144 metres long, packed with bars, restaurants and live music where you can try a delicious Rüdesheimer Kaffee made with Asbach brandy. This will be a day to remember! Overnight in Rudesheim with the Captain’s Dinner and count down to the New Year.

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Day 4: Rüdesheim to Cologne

delightful ship, and of course your fellow passengers, and enjoy a delicious lunch on board. Midafternoon 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. Explore the town, or join our optional guided walking tour. Overnight in Koblenz. Day 3: NEW YEARS EVE Koblenz to Rüdesheim 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. We arrive in

MS REMBRANDT VAN RIJN Deck Plan & Cabin prices

This morning we sail back to Cologne, enjoying the scenery and a relaxing New Year’s day lunch. We arriving during the afternoon and have free time to explore this historical city with its impressive cathedral. Overnight in Cologne and farewell dinner on board. Day 5: Cologne to UK After breakfast we disembark and transfer by coach to Brussels where we take the Eurostar to London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet, arriving during the afternoon. Or transfer to Cologne/Bonn Airport to join a return flight to the UK OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS • Koblenz guided walk 1.5hrs £10pp Excursion must be booked prior to departure. All operate subject to

minimum numbers.

2016 29 December - Tour RY12 DEPOSIT: £150pp INCLUDED: • Escorted Return rail travel from London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet to Brussels and coach transfer to Cologne OR return flights with luggage to Cologne - see below • 4 nights full board plus cruise on the 4-star mps Rembrandt van Rijn sharing a Main Deck rear twin-bed rear cabin - upgrades available • 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 • Buffet breakfasts and lunches • Dinner served at your table - 4 courses • Late night snacks • Captain’s dinner - 5 courses • Entertainment • Transfers abroad • Services of our Cruise Director on board Accommodation Options: • Pre/post departure overnight hotel near London St Pancras - 2 to 4-star options - call for availability and prices

FLIGHT INFORMATION & OPTIONS Heathrow, Gatwick Stansted & 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. • 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. Flight time around 2 hours each way.

TCB

Main Deck Rear

TCA

Main Deck

Cabin TCB: £699pp Cabin TCA: £799pp

PRA

Promenade Deck

Cabin PRA: £999pp

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Suite: £1299pp

• 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

Amsterdam to Bruges River Cruise GN Voyages ly Cruises

BY RAIL OR AIR New cruise itinerary

v22-01

Fun & Friend

FULL BOARD PLUS

Free Drinks Over 40s Only

GN EXCLUSIVE CHARTER

Bruges

HOLLAND

BELGIUM

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. Itinerary Day 1: UK to Amsterdam Depart London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet in the morning by Eurostar to Brussels where we board our coach for the transfer to Amsterdam where we will board the MPS Princess. Alternatively travel by air from regional UK Airports to Amsterdam - see flight

information and options. Time to settle in to your cabin before Dinner. Overnight in Amsterdam. Day 2: Amsterdam Explore on your own, or 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 late afternoon 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 to 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 to 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 to 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

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’.

INCLUDED:

Day 8: Bruges to UK

• 7 nights full board plus cruise on the MPS Princess sharing a Main Deck rear twin-bed cabin upgrades available

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 from Brussels or Amsterdam – see flight information and options. • Amsterdam: Guided walking tour £12pp

• Buffet breakfasts and lunches

• Canal Cruise £12pp

• Dinner served at your table - 4 courses

• Red light District guided walk £12pp

• Late night snacks

• Kinderdijk: Windmill Visit £7pp

• Captain’s dinner - 5 courses

• Antwerp: City Tour and Diamond Museum £25pp

• Entertainment

• Ghent: Guided walking tour £12pp

• Services of our Cruise Director on board

• Bruges: Guided walking tour £12pp Excursions must be booked prior to departure. 10% discount when you pre-book at least 1 in every place above. All operate subject to minimum numbers.

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

MPS Princess

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Cabin MD2: £1,049pp

• Transfers abroad

Edinburgh, Manchester Heathrow, Bristol Birmingham, Gatwick

WHEEL HOUSE

CANOPY

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Cabin MR2: £899pp

• Beer, wine & soft drinks served at lunch and dinner and from 6pm to midnight at the bar • Morning and afternoon coffee/tea and pastries

Salon/Bar

Main Deck

• Welcome drink on arrival

Optional Excursions

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MD2

• Escorted return rail travel from London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet to Brussels and coach transfer to Amsterdam OR return flights with luggage - see below

FLIGHT INFORMATION & OPTIONS

• Officers and crew: 19 • Passengers decks: 3 • Lifts: Chairlifts to all decks • Approx cabin size: 10 sq metres, 2 single beds, toilet & shower

Restaurant

Main Deck rear

19 September - Tour AB9 DEPOSIT: £200pp

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MR2

DATE - CODE 2016

Day 6 & 7: Bruges

PROMENADE DECK

Crew

8 Days from £899pp Kinderdijk windmills

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

MPS PRINCESS Deck Plan & Cabin prices SHIP STATS: • Length: 80.09 metres SUN • Breadth: 9.5 metres DECK • Maiden voyage: 1980 • Passenger capacity: 94

Entertainment

PD2

• 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 a supplement may apply. • 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. Flight time around 2 hours each way.

Promenade Deck

Cabin PD2: £1,299pp

A twin-bed cabin

• 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

Holland & Belgium Christmas Markets River Cruise GN Voyages ly Cruises

BY RAIL OR AIR v21-01

Fun & Friend

FULL BOARD PLUS

Free Drinks Over 40s Only

GN EXCLUSIVE CHARTER

Bruges

HOLLAND

BELGIUM

• • Christmas Market

Coach

Cruise route

Valkenburg Christmas Market Caves

Brussels Grand Place

Bruges

Join us for a relaxing river cruise taking-in Holland and Belgium with visits to four Christmas Markets: Maastricht, capital of the Dutch province of Limburg and home of world famous musician Andre Rieu: Valkenburg Valkenburg with its unique Christmas Caves; Bruges, with its fascinating architecture, festive atmosphere and sumptuous chocolate shops, and Brussels the Belgian capital with its famous Christmas market. The mps Princess 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. Accommodating just 100 guests she has a cosy lounge-bar, and a modern restaurant with buffet and table service. Dinner is a real highlight with 4 courses served at your table each night. At the Captain’s Dinner enjoy 5 courses. Three cabin grades are available - main deck rear, main deck, and promenade deck - all are outside with window, two single beds, private facilities, TV, telephone and heating. All the decks - main, promenade and sundeck are accessible by stairs or stairlift. The large sundeck has chairs for all guests and a large canopy. Full Board Plus Almost everything on board is included: beer, wine by the glass, and soft drinks served at lunch and dinner and from 6pm to midnight at the bar. Buffet breakfast and lunch; morning and afternoon tea/coffee & pastries; dinner served at your table and late night snacks. Itinerary: Day 1: UK to Maastricht Morning departure on Eurostar from London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet to Brussels (journey around 2hrs). Flight options below. Continue by private coach to Maastricht and board the mps Princess. Overnight in Maastricht. Day 2: Maastricht & Valkenburg After breakfast we visit Valkenburg by coach (small admission fee to market caves), returning to Maastricht early afternoon. Enjoy lunch on board before a free afternoon in Maastricht to explore the town and Christmas Market. Pirate dinner in the restaurant - Fancy Dress optional but encouraged. Overnight sailing to Antwerp. Day 3: Bruges This morning we arrive in Antwerp and continue to Bruges by coach to explore this delightful city which offers a superb festive atmosphere, an abundance of chocolate shops and a Christmas Market. We return to Antwerp for a sparkling afternoon tea on board and the Captain’s farewell dinner. Evening and overnight sailing to our disembarkation point near Ghent. Day 4: Brussels to UK Disembark after breakfast and return to Brussels by coach. Free time to explore the Christmas market and Grand Place before boarding an afternoon Eurostar home. Flight times vary - transfer via Brussels centre or direct from the ship.

MPS PRINCESS Deck Plan & Cabin prices SHIP STATS: • Length: 80.09 metres SUN • Breadth: 9.5 metres DECK • Maiden voyage: 1980 • Passenger capacity: 94

• Officers and crew: 19 • Passengers decks: 3 • Lifts: Chairlifts to all decks • Approx cabin size: 10 sq metres, 2 single beds, toilet & shower

DATE - CODE 2016 28 November - Tour TC11-4 DEPOSIT: £100pp INCLUDED: • Return rail travel from London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet to Brussels. Flight options below. • 3 nights full-board plus on the mps Princess sharing a Main Deck rear twin-bed cabin - upgrades available • Welcome cocktail on arrival • Beer, wine & soft drinks served at lunch & dinner and from 6pm to midnight at the bar • Morning and afternoon coffee/tea & pastries • Buffet breakfasts & lunches • Dinner served at your table - 4 courses • Late night snacks • Captain’s dinner - 5 courses • Entertainment • Transfers abroad • Services of our Cruise Director on Board Accommodation Options: • Pre/post departure overnight hotel near London St Pancras - 2 to 4-star options - call for availability and prices.

Bristol, Birmingham, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Heathrow, Manchester

WHEEL HOUSE

CANOPY

The mps Princess

Flights are possible from these airports direct to Brussels, then transfer to the ship. Flights are

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subject to availability at time of

Salon/Bar

Restaurant

booking and a supplement will

Kitchen 107 105 103 101

The lounge-bar 42 40 38 36 34 32 30 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10

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apply. Includes 1 carry-on bag per person.

MAIN DECK

MR2

4 Days from £449pp

FLIGHT INFORMATION & OPTIONS

PROMENADE DECK

Crew

Entertainment

Flight time around 80 minutes

Main Deck rear

Cabin MR2: £449pp

MD2

Main Deck

Cabin MD2: £499pp

PD2

each way. Please call us on 01895 83 33 33

Promenade Deck

Cabin PD2: £599pp

Main Deck cabin

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to discuss your requirements.

Christmas Markets Spectacular River Cruise GN Voyages ly Cruises

BY RAIL OR AIR v23-12

Fun & Friend

Bruges

FULL BOARD PLUS

Free Drinks Over 40s Only

GN EXCLUSIVE CHARTER

Ghent

Join us for a fun-packed river cruise taking-in three great Christmas Markets. Bruges with a wonderful festive atmosphere and markets is just a short stroll from the ship’s mooring and you’ll have full day and night to enjoy this Belgian gem. In Ghent, Northern Belgium, the main centre is transformed into a winter wonderland with dozens of stalls surrounding the Cathedral. In the Belgian capital, Brussels, the Christmas Market has been hailed as ‘Europe’s most original’ by British tour operators.

• • Cruise Coach

Christmas Market

The mps Princess 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. Accommodating just 100 guests she has a cosy lounge-bar, and a modern restaurant with buffet and table service. Dinner is a real highlight with 4 courses served at your table each night. At the Captain’s Dinner enjoy 5 courses. Three cabin grades are available - main deck rear, main deck, and promenade deck all are outside with window, two single beds, private facilities, TV, telephone and heating. All the decks - main, promenade and sundeck are accessible by stairs or stairlift. The large sundeck has chairs for all guests and a large canopy.

Bruges Christmas Market

Full Board Plus Almost everything on board is included: beer, wine by the glass, and soft drinks served at lunch and dinner and from 6pm to midnight at the bar. Buffet breakfast and lunch; morning and afternoon tea/coffee & pastries; dinner served at your table and late night snacks. Itinerary: Day 1: UK to Bruges Morning departure on Eurostar from London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet to Brussels (journey around 2hrs). Flight options below. Continue by private coach to Bruges and board the mps Princess. Time to explore or relax before dinner and entertainment on board. Overnight in Bruges. Day 2: Bruges

Ghent

Brussels Grand Place

Full day to experience Bruges and explore the streets of this delightful city which offers a superb festive atmosphere, an abundance of chocolate shops and a Christmas Market – the centre is just a short stroll from the ship’s mooring point. Pirate dinner in the restaurant - Fancy Dress optional but encouraged. Overnight in Bruges. Day 3: Bruges to Ghent This morning we set sail for Ghent arriving early afternoon. Enjoy a trip to Ghent centre and Christmas Market by coach. We return to the ship by coach for the Captain’s farewell dinner and entertainment on board. Overnight sailing to Antwerp. Day 4: Antwerp to UK Disembark after breakfast and travel to Brussels by coach. Free time to explore the Christmas market and Grand Place before boarding a late-afternoon Eurostar home. Flight times vary - transfer via Brussels centre or direct from the ship.

MPS PRINCESS Deck Plan & Cabin prices SHIP STATS: • Length: 80.09 metres SUN • Breadth: 9.5 metres DECK • Maiden voyage: 1980 • Passenger capacity: 94

• Officers and crew: 19 • Passengers decks: 3 • Lifts: Chairlifts to all decks • Approx cabin size: 10 sq metres, 2 single beds, toilet & shower

DATE - CODE 2016 1 December - Tour TC12-2 DEPOSIT: £100pp INCLUDED: • Return rail travel from London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet to Brussels. Flight options below. • 3 nights full-board plus on the mps Princess sharing a Main Deck rear twin-bed cabin - upgrades available • Welcome cocktail on arrival • Beer, wine & soft drinks served at lunch & dinner and from 6pm to midnight at the bar • Morning and afternoon coffee/tea & pastries • Buffet breakfasts & lunches • Dinner served at your table - 4 courses • Late night snacks • Captain’s dinner - 5 courses • Entertainment • Transfers abroad • Services of our Cruise Director on Board Accommodation Options: • Pre/post departure overnight hotel near London St Pancras - 2 to 4-star options - call for availability and prices.

Bristol, Birmingham, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Heathrow, Manchester

WHEEL HOUSE

CANOPY

The mps Princess

Flights are possible from these airports direct to Brussels, then transfer to the ship. Flights are

106 104 102

subject to availability at time of

Salon/Bar

Restaurant

booking and a supplement will

Kitchen 107 105 103 101

The lounge-bar 42 40 38 36 34 32 30 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10

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apply. Includes 1 carry-on bag per person.

MAIN DECK

MR2

4 Days from £449pp

FLIGHT INFORMATION & OPTIONS

PROMENADE DECK

Crew

Entertainment

Flight time around 80 minutes

Main Deck rear

Cabin MR2: £449pp

MD2

Main Deck

Cabin MD2: £499pp

PD2

each way. Please call us on 01895 83 33 33

Promenade Deck

Cabin PD2: £599pp

Main Deck cabin

to discuss your 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

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 GN Voyages ly Cruises

BY RAIL OR AIR v21-01

Fun & Friend

FULL BOARD PLUS

Free Drinks Over 40s Only

Keukenhof Gardens

GN EXCLUSIVE CHARTER

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 world-famous Nightwatch. Itinerary: Day 1: UK to Amsterdam

Cruise Coach

• •

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 Enkuizen, Volendam and Hoorn on the Zuiderzee. 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

Depart London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet 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 below. Day 2: Amsterdam to Enkuizen Morning at leisure in Amsterdam, or choose an optional guided walking tour or canal cruise, before a midday sailing to Enkuizen, arriving mid afternoon. In Enkuizen you can see the traditions of the Dutch fishing lifestyle from days gone by. Visit the Zuiderzee museum with all the traditions of its folklore culture. This is truly a romantic port of call that captures everything traditionally Dutch. Overnight in Enkuizen. Day 3: Enkuizen to Hoorn This morning we sail to Hoorn, a buzzing historic city with its unique waterside location. Hoorn’s atmospheric and diverse shopping centre attracts thousands of visitors each year. This afternoon there is an optional coach excursion to the quaint port of Volendam where the harbour is still busy with working boats. Overnight in Hoorn.

MV PRINSES CHRISTINA Deck Plan & Cabin prices

Entertainment Amsterdam

Day 4: Keukenhof & Amsterdam After breakfast we join the coach for the included excursion to Keukenhof departing from Hoorn 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 so-called ‘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. We rejoin the ship in Amsterdam. For those who do not wish to join the excursion to Keukenhof you may remain on board and relax on the cruise to Amsterdam. Overnight in Amsterdam. Day 5: Amsterdam to UK After breakfast we disembark the ship and transfer to Amsterdam Central station where we take a morning train to Brussels Midi. Here we connect with Eurostar to Ebbsfleet and St Pancras where we expect to arrive late afternoon. Alternatively, transfer to the airport for a return flight to the UK - see flight information and options.

5 Days from £599pp DATES - CODE 2016 - 25 April - Tour BD4 DEPOSIT: £150pp INCLUDED: • Escorted return rail travel from London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet to Amsterdam OR return flights with luggage - see below • 4-night full board plus cruise on the MV Prinses Christina sharing a twin-bed outside cabin on Cabin Deck - upgrades available • 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 • Services of our Cruise Director on board

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS

Accommodation Options:

• Amsterdam canal cruise £12pp

• Pre/post departure overnight

• OR Amsterdam guided walking tour £12pp Excursions must be booked prior to departure. All operate subject to minimum numbers. The MV Prinses Christina

hotel near London St Pancras - 2 to 4-star options - call for availability and prices.

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 supp’t.

The Restaurant 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

The lounge

• 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. • Flight time around 60 minutes each way. • 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

Rhine & Moselle Highlights River Cruise

BY RAIL OR AIR v22-01

FULL BOARD

Cochem, Moselle

The Rhine Gorge

6 Days from £599pp DATE - CODE

to Cologne by air from regional UK airports – see flight information and options. Overnight in Cologne Day 2: Cologne to Andernach

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, or choose from our selection of optional excursions, as each day the cruise ship will moor at a different “port”. Accommodation is in comfortable twin bed 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 and Ebbsfleet in the morning by Eurostar to Brussels. We continue by coach to Cologne and board the MV Prinses Christina, with time to settle in before dinner. Alternatively, travel

We begin our cruise to the quintessential Rhine town of Andernach, arriving in the afternoon. A quiet 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 "Runde Turm" (round tower), Mariendom (Cathedral of Mary), or the well preserved town wall. Explore on your own or join our optional guided walking tour. Overnight in Andernach. Day 3: Andernach toCochem We depart Andernach before breakfast and cruise to 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 the Moselle. Explore on your own or join our optional excursion to Reichsburg Castle followed by a wine tasting. Overnight in Cochem. Day 4: Cochem to Rüdesheim We depart Cochem and cruise through the Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim, passing

MV PRINSES CHRISTINA Deck Plan & Cabin prices

hill-top castles, picturesque towns, vineclad slopes and the famous Lorelei Rock. We arrive early evening into Rüdesheim. After dinner, join our Cruise Director on a walk to the famous Drosselgasse - a unique cobbled lane just 144 metres long, packed with bars, restaurants and live music where you can try a delicious Rüdesheimer Kaffee made with Asbach brandy. Overnight in Rüdesheim.

2016 - 14 May - Tour RM5 DEPOSIT: £150pp INCLUDED: • Escorted return rail travel from London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet to Brussels and coach transfer to

Day 5: Rüdesheim to Cologne

Cologne OR return flights with

This morning we cruise back to Cologne, arriving around mid-afternoon. Free time to explore on your own, maybe visit the stunning Cathedral. Or join our optional afternoon guided walk to Cologne’s Old Town. Farewell dinner on board. Overnight in Cologne.

luggage to Cologne - see below

Day 6: Cologne to UK After Breakfast we disembark and transfer by coach to Brussels where we take the Eurostar to London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet arriving during the afternoon. Or, transfer to Cologne airport for your flight back to the UK. OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS • Andernach guided walk 1.5hrs £10pp • Cochem Reichsburg Castle tour & 5 wine tasting £29pp • Cologne Old town guided walk 1.5hrs £10pp Excursions must be booked prior to departure. All operate subject to minimum numbers. All operate subject to minimum numbers. The MV Prinses Christina

• 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 • Transfers abroad • Services of our Cruise Director on board OPTIONS: • Pre/post departure overnight hotel near London St Pancras - 2 to 4-star options - call for availability and prices

FLIGHT INFORMATION & OPTIONS Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Edinburgh

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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

The lounge

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• 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. • 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. • Flight time around 60-90 mins each way • Please call us on 01895 83 33 33 to discuss your flight requirements.

Rhine & Moselle River Cruise

BY RAIL OR AIR v21-01

FULL BOARD

The Rhine Gorge

Come with us on a relaxing river cruise on the majestic Rhine and beautiful Moselle rivers in southern Germany. Travel by rail or air to join the cruise in Cologne. Relax on board the MV Prinses Christina as she glides silkily past romantic hilltop castles, picturesque vineyards and historic riverside towns including Andernach, Cochem, Boppard, Rudesheim, Koblenz, and Konigswinter. Accommodation is in comfortable twin bedded 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 and Ebbsfleet in the morning on 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. Overnight in Cologne. Day 2: Cologne to Andernach Early morning we begin our cruise to Andernach, a quiet country town with winding streets and historic architecture, far from the madding crowd. Explore on your own or join our optional guided walking tour. Overnight in Andernach. Day 3: Andernach to Cochem We depart Andernach before breakfast and cruise towards Koblenz where the Rhine meets the Moselle. Here we head

west along the magical Moselle to Cochem, arriving early afternoon. Known as the ‘Pearl of the Moselle’, its lovingly restored half-timbered houses, historic market place and magnificent Reichsburg castle must be seen. Explore on your own or join our optional excursion to Reichsburg Castle followed by a 5 wine tasting. Overnight in Cochem. Day 4: Cochem to Boppard Depart Cochem during breakfast and cruise to Boppard. Sit back and enjoy the views as we pass castles, fortresses and riverside town’s. We arrive in Boppard midafternoon to take in its lovely, romantic squares and the riverside Rhine Allee, filled with trees and flowers. Explore on your own, take the land train tour or join our optional guided walk. Overnight in Boppard. Day 5: Boppard to Rüdesheim This morning we sail through the Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim, passing the famous Lorelei Rock. We arrive early afternoon with time to take in this gorgeous little town. Our optional tour by land train from the ship takes in the vineyards and the town, including a visit to Seigfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet and the famous Drosselgasse - a unique cobbled lane just 144 metres long, packed with bars, restaurants and live music - where we enjoy a delicious Rüdesheimer Kaffee made with Asbach brandy. Overnight in Rüdesheim. Day 6: Rüdesheim to Koblenz This morning we sail to Koblenz where we arrive early afternoon. Explore on your own, or join our optional excursion: step off the ship onto a land train tour of the town before taking the cable car over the Rhine to the imposing Ehrenbreitstein fortress - surely one of the area’s greatest attractions. Overnight in Koblenz.

MV PRINSES CHRISTINA Deck Plan & Cabin prices

The Koblenz Cable Car

Day 7: Koblenz to Konigswinter & Cologne During breakfast we cruise to Konigswinter where we have the morning to explore. Situated at the foot of the Drachenfels Mountain, it is set between the Rhine Valley and Siebengebirge “Seven Hills”. Our optional excursion takes us by land train and Germany’s oldest cog railway to the top of the mountain with spectacular views of the Rhine valley below. During the afternoon we sail to Cologne, arriving mid-afternoon. Free time to explore on your own, the impressive Cathedral is certainly worth a visit. Or, join our optional afternoon guided walk. Farewell dinner on board. Overnight in Cologne. Day 8: Cologne to UK After Breakfast we disembark and transfer by coach to Brussels where we take the Eurostar to London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet arriving during the afternoon. Or, transfer to Cologne airport for your flight back to the UK. OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS • Andernach guided walk 1.5hrs £10pp • Cochem Reichsburg Castle tour & 5 wine tasting £29pp • Boppard guided walk 1.5hrs £10pp • Rüdesheim Highlights - land train tour to Seigfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet & Drosselgasse & Rüdesheimer kaffee £29pp • Koblenz Highlights - land train tour, cable car & Ehrenbreitstein fortress £24pp • Konigswinter Highlights - land train & cog railway to Drachenfels £24pp • Cologne Old town guided walk 1.5hrs £10pp Excursions must be booked prior to departure. 10% excursion discount when you pre-book at least 5. All operate subject to minimum numbers. The MV Prinses Christina

8 Days from £749pp DATE - CODE 2016 - 10 July - Tour RH7 28 August - Tour RH8 DEPOSIT: £200pp INCLUDED: • Escorted return rail travel from London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet to Brussels and coach transfer to Cologne OR return flights with luggage to Cologne - 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 • Services of our Cruise Director on board OPTIONS: • Pre/post departure overnight hotel near London St Pancras - 2 to 4-star options - call for availability and prices

FLIGHT INFORMATION & OPTIONS Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, 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.

Friendly Crew 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 £849 £899 £999 £1049

• 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. • Flight time around 2hrs each way

The lounge

• 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

MY Callisto ★★★★

GN Voyages is exclusively chartering the elegant and charming, four-star MY Callisto, a “boutique” category of cruiser offering the highest standard of accommodation, comfort and safety. This classic Motor Yacht complies with the latest SOLAS - safety at sea regulations, has performed several Atlantic Ocean crossings, and has sailed along the most interesting coastal sites of Europe, North and West Africa. She accommodates just 34 guests in 17 finely appointed, beautifully furnished, outside cabins with a warm ambience reflecting the finest traditions of seafaring. The public areas are cosy and Lounge bar

generous, decorated with rich fabrics, handsome woodwork, gleaming brass, antiques and fine works of art. The spacious lounge and bar area on the upper deck is surrounded by large picture windows and opens onto a deck area with seating. The small library on the upper sun deck has wraparound windows and easy chairs. There is plenty of deck space for sunbathing and relaxation with loungers, chairs and umbrellas, and a swimming platform on the stern enables easy sea access for bathing from the ship in sheltered bays. Dining

Restaurant

The restaurant on the upper deck is connected with the lounge-bar by a gallery displaying exquisite art. With large picture windows it is light and airy with elegant decor and furnishings engendering a relaxed, informal atmosphere reminiscent of a bygone era. Diners can enjoy generous buffet breakfasts, plus one main meal a day at one single seating. There is an outdoor dining area where meals are served "al fresco" - weather permitting. Snacks, fruits, filter coffee, tea and purified water are available during the day. Cabins Cabins are decorated in warm wooden tints with brass finishings and beautiful fabrics. All

Swim platform

have 2 single beds or one double (subject to grade), a marble-appointed en suite shower room, individually controlled air conditioning, TV, CD/DVD player, telephone (for internal use), hairdryer, mini-fridge, central music, public address system and safe box. Category P cabins are 13 to 13.5 sq metres, located on the main deck and have a large window. Those located in the bow section have a double bed, all others have two single beds. Category A cabins are 11 to 12.5 sq metres, located on the main deck and have a large window. Those located in the bow section have a double bed, all others have two single

A typical cabin

beds. Category B cabins are 12 sq metres, located on the lower deck and have 2 portholes. All have 2 single beds and the possibility of a third single bed. Category C cabins are 11 to 11.5 sq metres, located on the lower deck and have 2 portholes. All have 2 single beds and the possibility of a third single bed. Ship’s stats Length: 52 metres • Breadth: 8.47 metres • Draft: 3.29 metres • Passenger Capacity: 34

Main rear Deck

• Officers and Crew: 17 • Passengers decks: 4 • Rebuilt 2000, further renovated in 2015 • Wifi available throughout the ship (charge applies)

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Corinth Canal & Greek Islands Deluxe Yacht Cruise

BY AIR v27-01

Corinth Canal

GN EXCLUSIVE CHARTER

8 Days from £1,999pp DATE - CODE

Join us on this rare opportunity to cruise through the Corinth Canal and to discover an exquisite selection of Greek islands and ports on the deluxe motor yacht MY Callisto. This unique holiday includes a night in a central Athens, 4 star hotel and a guided tour before sailing to remote idylls including Mykonos, Syros, Delos, Paros and through the Corinth Canal. Plus, enjoy first class service on board, stops in remote bays to swim the crystal blue waters, the opportunity to visit Shirley Valentine’s beach, and to dine in local tavernas. Corinth Canal Connecting the Gulf of Corinth and the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea, the 6km long Corinth Canal was built between 1881 and 1893. However, the idea was first conceived by antiquity rulers Pariander and Julius Cesar, and Emperor nero started construction in 54 BC, but work was abandoned after his death. Considered a great technical achievement of its time, the canal saves the 700 kilometre journey around the Peloponnese peninsula for ships able to squeeze through its 24.6 metre width and 8 metre depth. Itinerary: Day 1: UK to Athens Fly to Athens and transfer to your overnight hotel in the city centre (around 45 mins). Free time to relax and explore the city. Day 2: Athens to Cape Sounio

Morning panoramic tour of Athens including a stop at the Acropolis (entrance fee payable locally). Afternoon short transfer to Athens; Marina Zea to board the Callisto. Enjoy a welcome drink and meet the crew and fellow guests. Late afternoon we sail to Cape Sounio for a swim stop and welcome dinner on board beneath the Temple of Poseidon. Overnight sailing to Delos. Day 3: Delos to Mykonos Early morning arrival by Delos where we will be at anchor for the morning. This small, rocky island in the centre of the Aegean Sea, near Mykonos, was considered as the most sacred of all islands in ancient Greek culture and a UNESCO World Heritage site. According to legend, it was the birthplace of ApolloSun, god of daylight, and his twin sister Artemis-Moon, goddess of night light. Relax on board or join our optional visit by tender with admission and a guided walk £28pp, around 3 hours duration. We continue to Mykonos the most glamorous of the Greek Islands. The afternoon and evening are free to explore the delightful picture postcard town with charming shops, trendy bars, restaurants and cafes. Agios Yannis Beach - film location for Shirley Valentine - is just a short taxi ride away. Overnight in Mykonos. Day 4: Mykonos to Syros Morning departure for Syros with a stop at one of the smaller islands en-route for a swim. Syros captures both traditional and modern and although one of the smallest islands is one of the most densely populated. Being the Cyclades capital it is less touristic but boasts some of the best restaurants of the region. Guided tour £20pp, around 3 hours duration.

Overnight in Syros. Day 5: Syros to Paros This morning we sail to Paros, stopping en route in a secluded bay where we enjoy a swim in the crystal blue waters and a BBQ. Continue to Paros one of the most typical islands of the Cyclades famous for its traditional architecture with whitewashed houses, paved streets and blue domedchurches. Whilst on the island we recommend a visit to the town of Naoussa a 20 minute taxi ride from Paros (payable locally). Guided island tour £30pp, around 4.5 hours duration. Overnight in Paros. Day 6: Paros to Sifnos This morning we sail to Sifnos with a swim stop en-route. Sifnos is said to be the ‘Island of Flavours’ due to several award winning chefs coming from the island. Known for its beauty, the capital Apollonia is set out over three hills in the shape of an amphitheatre and is filled with small taverna, elegant restaurants and surrounded by secluded, stunning, bays. Overnight in Sifnos. Day 7: Sifnos to Poros to Corinth Canal to Athens This morning we sail to Poros, separated from the Peloponnese by a 200 meter wide sea channel, a popular weekend destination for people from the mainland due to its location. The island is rich in vegetation, is surrounded by crystal clear waters and has a lively seafront. This afternoon we sail from Poros through the amazing Corinth Canal. Late evening arrival in Marina Zea, Athens. Overnight on board. Day 8: Athens to UK Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for the return flight to the UK. Itinerary subject to local conditions. Mykonos

Category P MY CALLISTO Deck Plan & Cabin prices

£2,999pp Category A £2,699pp Category B £2,199pp Category C £1,999pp

2016 19 August - Tour GK8 DEPOSIT: £250pp INCLUDED: • Return flights to Athens from a choice of UK airports including 1 checked in bag - supplement may apply - see below • 1 night 4* hotel B&B in Athens • 6 nights cruise sharing a twin bed outside rear cabin on Lower Deck (category C) - upgrades available • Half board - buffet breakfast and one main meal each day • Welcome cocktail on embarkation • Snacks, fruits, filter coffee, tea and purified water during the day • Transfers abroad • Services of our Cruise Director on board OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: • Delos visit by tender and guided walking tour £28pp • Syros guided tour £25pp • Paros guided tour £35pp Minimum of 20 persons needed per tour to operate

FLIGHT INFORMATION & OPTIONS Gatwick • Stansted Manchester • Edinburgh*

Sifnos Athens

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

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

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Bingen Rhine in Flames & Moselle River Cruise GN Voyages ly Cruises

BY RAIL OR AIR v21-01

Fun & Friend

FULL BOARD PLUS

Free Drinks Over 40s Only

Cochem Cruise

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GN EXCLUSIVE CHARTER crowd. Or join our optional guided walking tour. Overnight in Andernach. Day 3: Andernach to Rüdesheim

This fabulous cruise takes in the Rhine and Moselle Rivers, Bingen’s wine festival and fireworks display, captivating scenery, picturesque towns and more. If all of this is not enough, add the 4-star MPS Johannes Brahms, providing just 80 guests with a friendly crew, great food, superb service, entertainment and spacious en-suite cabins all with picture windows. With visits to Cologne, Andernach, Rüdesheim, Bingen and Boppard, this is a magical voyage that will stay in your memory for years to come. Itinerary: Day 1: London to Cologne Depart London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet in the morning on the Eurostar to Brussels, arriving in just over 2 hours. Continue by coach to Cologne and the Johannes Brahms. Alternatively travel to and from Cologne by air 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 and delicious lunch on the river we arrive in Andernach around mid-afternoon. Free time to explore this quiet country town with winding streets and historic architecture, far from the madding

The spectacle continues this morning as we sail through the Middle Rhine seeing countless castles, fortresses and sleepy hamlets in this, the narrowest and deepest part of the River Rhine, marked by the legendary Lorelei Rock. We arrive in Rüdesheim mid-afternoon, with time to take in this gorgeous little town. Our optional 2 hour guided town walk includes the cable car to the Niederwald Monument. Alternatively, our optional tour by land train takes us from the ship through the vineyards and town to the famous Drosselgasse - a unique cobbled lane just 144 metres long, packed with bars, restaurants and live music - to enjoy a delicious Rüdesheimer Kaffee made with Asbach brandy. Overnight in Rüdesheim. Day 4: Rüdesheim to Bingen Enjoy the morning in Rüdesheim, perhaps visit Seigfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet and/or the cable car to the Niederwald Monument (entries payable locally). During lunch on board we sail across the Rhine to Bingen where it is wine festival time and the streets will be full of locals celebrating the wine harvest culminating in a spectacular fireworks display over Klopp Castle. Overnight in Bingen. Day 5: Bingen to Boppard Mid-morning we sail back through the majestic middle Rhine passing countless castles and the Lorelei en route to Boppard. This charming town has quaint narrow streets, enchanting squares and a lovely riverside promenade known as the Rhine Allee. Explore on your own, take the land train tour or join our optional guided walk. Overnight in Boppard. Day 6: Boppard to Cochem This morning we sail back to Koblenz and

enter the more tranquil Moselle River with rolling vineyards and lush greenery. Arriving in Cochem early to mid afternoon there is time to explore on your own, or join our optional excursions: visit by mini-coach to the Reichsburg Castle or a guided town walking tour - both include wine tasting, a chance to try 5 wines of this unique region. Wine tasting only also available. Overnight in Cochem. Day 7: Cochem to Cologne

Entertainment

8 Days from £999pp DATE - CODE 2016 - 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 with luggage to Cologne - see below

We sail from Cochem in the early morning enjoying a relaxing day on board, before arriving in Cologne mid-to-late afternoon. Time perhaps to visit the magnificent gothic Cathedral before a farewell dinner on board. Overnight in Cologne.

• 7 nights full board plus cruise on the MPS Johannes Brahms sharing a rear twin-bed cabin (MR2) on Main Deck - upgrades available

Day 8: Cologne to UK

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

After Breakfast we disembark and transfer by coach to Brussels where we take the Eurostar to London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet arriving during the afternoon. Or, transfer to Cologne airport for your flight back to the UK.

• Welcome drink on arrival

• Morning and afternoon coffee/tea and pastries

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS

• Buffet breakfasts and lunches

• Andernach guided walk 1.5hrs £10pp

• Dinner served at your table - 4 courses

• Rüdesheim Highlights - land train tour to Drosselgasse & Rüdesheimer Kaffee £18pp • OR Rüdesheim guided walk & cable car to Niederwald Monument - 2hrs £18pp • Boppard guided walk 1.5hrs £10pp • Cochem Reichsburg Castle & 5 Wine tasting £29 • OR Cochem guided walk 1.5hrs & 5 Wine tasting £25 • OR Cochem 5 wine tasting £16 Excursions must be booked prior to departure. 10% excursion discount when you pre-book 1 in every town above. All operate subject to minimum numbers.

MS Johannes Brahms Deck Plan & Cabin Prices

• Late night snacks • Captain’s dinner - 5 courses • Entertainment • Transfers abroad • Services of our Cruise Director on Board Accommodation Options: • Pre/post departure overnight hotel near London St Pancras - 2 to 4-star options - call for availability and prices.

FLIGHT INFORMATION & OPTIONS Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted Manchester, Birmingham , Edinburgh The MPS Johannes Brahms

The bar

Main D eck Rear Cabin MR2: £999pp

Promenade Deck Rear Cabin PR2: £1,299pp

Main Deck Cabin MD2: £1,149pp

Promenade Deck Cabin PD2: £1,399pp

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

• 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. • Edinburgh flight will be direct to Brussels then independent transfer to Brussels Midi station to connect with the coach transfer to Cologne. • 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. • Flight time around 2 hours each way. • 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

New Year Party River Cruise - Amsterdam to Rotterdam GN Voyages ly Cruises

BY RAIL OR AIR v21-1

Fun & Friend

New Year’s Eve in Rotterdam

FULL BOARD PLUS

Free Drinks Over 40s Only

Amsterdam

Cruise Coach Rail

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Celebrate the New Year in style on board the MS Johannes Brahms. We have two nights in the famous city of Amsterdam as well as sailing to Kinderdijk, which has 19 windmills and a landscape straight from a Rembrandt masterpiece, before heading for Rotterdam, where we count down to 2017 with a New Year party on board and a spectacular fireworks display over the city’s Erasmus Bridge. New Year’s day is spent with a gentle morning sailing to Dordrecht before spending our last night in Rotterdam. GN Voyages is exclusively chartering the elegant MS Johannes Brahms for this four-night river cruise combining some fantastic ports of calls to visit historical sites and festive markets with great food, and hospitality and plenty of fun along the way. The ms Johannes Brahms offers stylish public areas and comfortable cabins with modern facilities. Accommodating

Entertainment

GN EXCLUSIVE CHARTER just 78 guests, the ship has a cosy lounge-bar, and a elegant restaurant with buffet and table service. Four cabin grades are available - main deck rear, main deck, promenade deck rear and promenade deck - all are outside with window, two fixed single beds, private facilities, TV, mini fridge, airconditioning and heating. Full board plus: Almost everything on board is included: beer, wine by the glass, and soft drinks served at lunch and dinner and from lunchtime to midnight at the bar. Buffet breakfast, buffet lunches; morning and afternoon tea/coffee & pastries; dinner served at your table and late night snacks. Itinerary: Day 1: UK to Amsterdam Depart London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet in the morning by Eurostar to Brussels. Here we change platforms and board the Thalys train to Amsterdam. Alternatively, travel to and from Amsterdam by air from regional UK airports – see flight information and options. On arrival we transfer to our exclusive ship, the MS Johannes Brahms, with time to settle in before dinner and entertainment. Overnight in Amsterdam. Day 2: Amsterdam Explore on your own, or 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 late afternoon join us on our optional guided walk of the world famous Red Light District, it really is a must.

5 Days from £699pp

Overnight in Amsterdam. Day 3: Amsterdam to Kinderdijk & Rotterdam It’s New Year’s Eve! Before breakfast we set sail and arrive late morning into Kinderdijk with time to disembark and look around. In front of you is a landscape that takes you back to the time of the Dutch Masters. Early afternoon we set sail to Rotterdam arriving late afternoon, set for an evening of fun and celebrations including the Captain’s Dinner. The New Year is ushered in with spectacular fireworks at the Erasmus Bridge and of course our party on board. Day 4: Rotterdam <>Dordrecht .. Happy New Year! We enjoy a cruise this morning to Dordrecht to visit this city of monuments, churches and harbours. We sail back to Rotterdam and enjoy a Candle Light dinner and Harbour Cruise together. Overnight in Rotterdam. Day 5: Rotterdam to UK Disembark after breakfast and return to Amsterdam by private coach to board an afternoon Eurostar home, or your return flight - times vary. Optional Excursions • Amsterdam Guided walking tour £12pp • Amsterdam Canal Cruise £12pp • Amsterdam Red light District guided walk £12pp Excursions must be booked prior to departure. All operate subject to minimum numbers.

MS Johannes Brahms Deck Plan

Kinderdijk

DATE - CODE 2016 29 December - Tour NY12 DEPOSIT: £150pp INCLUDED: • Escorted return rail travel from London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet. Flight options below. • 4 nights full-board plus cruise on the ms Johannes Brahms sharing a Main Deck rear twin-bed cabin upgrades available • Welcome cocktail on arrival • Beer, wine & soft drinks served at lunch & dinner and from lunchtime to midnight at the bar • Morning and afternoon coffee/tea & pastries • Buffet breakfasts and lunches • Dinner served at your table • Late night snacks • Captain’s dinner • Entertainment • Transfers abroad • Services of our Cruise Director on board

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

Main Deck Rear Cabin MR2: £699pp

Promenade Deck Rear Cabin PR2: £899pp

Main D ec k Cabin MD2: £799pp

Promenade Deck Cabin PD2: £999pp

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Dordrecht

Flights are possible from these airports direct to Amsterdam Schipol Airport subject to availability at time of booking and a supplement may apply. Includes 1 checked in bag (usually no more than 20kgs) and 1 carry on bag per person - weight and size subject to airline rules per person. Transfer time from Amsterdam Airport to the ship is around 45 mins and back from Rotterdam to the airport around 1 hour. Please call us on 01895 83 33 33 to discuss your flight requirements.

Dubrovnik & Dalmation Islands Deluxe Yacht Cruise

by Air v20-01

Hvar

GN PRIVATE CHARTER

Join us on this unique, deluxe yacht cruise taking in Dubrovnik and a selection of exquisite Dalmation islands and ports Mljet, Korcula, Hvar, Trstenik and Split. Newly built in 2015, the MV Infinity accommodates just 38 guests in luxury, with 3 cabin grades, including some with balcony - a feature rarely found on a vessel of this size. Itinerary: Day 1: UK to Dubrovnik, Croatia Join at your chosen airport for the flight to Dubrovnik, Croatia. Short transfer to the Gruz port to board the Infinity. Overnight in Dubrovnik - our tour manager will be on hand to help you make the most of this charming and historic town on the Adriatic. Day 2: Dubrovnik - Mljet After breakfast we continue our journey towards the island and national park Mljet. Lunch on board. The afternoon is free to enjoy the salt lakes in the National Park (entry fee applies; included in Deluxe Package option) and enjoy the sun and sea on this peaceful island. In the middle of the large lake, inside the National park, one can visit an old abbey and church, or just use a small boat to roam around the National park. Bicycles can also be rented to cycle the paths that surround the lakes or cars for those wanting to go further. Overnight in port Polača/Pomena. Day 3: Mljet - Hvar During breakfast we commence our cruise to Hvar, the longest island in the Adriatic.

Here we can find the Renaissance cathedral with its original tower; also the oldest community theatre in Europe was founded here in 1612. (Guided city tour included in Deluxe Package). The city of Hvar offers plenty of restaurants, bars and cafés that are open long into the night. Hvar is often referred to as the sunshine and jet-set island. Day 4: Hvar - Split Morning departure to Brač island where swimming is planned at the most famous beach in Dalmatia – Zlatni Rat near Bol – whose gravel promontory shifts from side to side as the wind and waves constantly change in shape. Bol is a typical fishermen’s village converted into a popular tourist destination. Continue to Split a historical town under UNESCO protection and as it is a part of the world heritage. One will find an abundance of Roman architecture – of special interest is the magnificent Diocletian palace, once inhabited by the Roman emperor. You may like to enjoy a guided tour of the city upon arrival (included in the Deluxe Package). Day 5: Split - Korčula Korčula, the birthplace of Marco Polo. Lunch on board in front of Lumbarda bay. Arrive in Korčula in the afternoon where everyone is free to do their own sightseeing (with guide in Deluxe Package). Surrounded by ancient walls and fortified bastions, Korčula’s old town is very well preserved with its layout and structure dating back to 13th century. Overnight in Korcula. Day 6: Korčula - Trstenik Leave Korčula and continue our cruise towards the little village and harbour Trstenik on Pelješac peninsula, where we will swim in the afternoon and spend the night. Lunch on board. Chief occupations include farming, viniculture (the famous

8 Days from £1199pp

Plavac Mali wine, the ancestor of the Californian Zinfandel), fishing and tourism. The famous Grgić winery is situated here – have a walk and taste some of their lovely wine. Return to the ship for the Captain’s dinner. Day 7: Trstenik - Dubrovnik Early departure for Dubrovnik with breakfast en route. Enjoy the beautiful sights along the way to “the heaven on earth” - according to George Bernard Shaw. Enjoy lunch on board and arrival in Dubrovnik early afternoon with the rest of the day free to explore. Take a walk through the old town’s narrow streets and squares with many museums, shops, restaurants and bars. Walk on the city walls or take a cable car ride to top of Srđ mountain to get scenic views of the old city and coast (included in the Deluxe Package). Day 8: Dubrovnik - UK Disembark in the morning and transfer to the airport for the flight home - subject to flight departure time. MV INFINITY The MV INFINITY is a 49m long, by 8.8m wide, state-of-the-art, luxury vessel built in 2015 (under construction at time of writing). Maximum capacity is 38 guests in 19 twin/double cabins. All cabins have air conditioning, safe deposit box, audio, wardrobe, small sofa, porthole or oval window, or balcony. En-suites have toilet, shower, wash basin and hair dryer. All have indoor access to the bar and restaurant (except two main deck cabins with outside deck access). There is an air-conditioned main deck dining room and bar area with LCD TV, a lounge area on the rear of the upper deck and a large sundeck with partial sun-shade cover and deck-beds for all passengers all with easy access to the Jacuzzi tub.

DATE - CODE 2016 15 October - Tour DK10 DEPOSIT: £200pp INCLUDED: • Return flights with luggage to Dubrovnik - supplement may apply - see options below • 7 nights cruise sharing a twin bed, en suite cabin on lower deck upgrades available • Welcome cocktail • Buffet breakfasts and three course lunches • 1 Captain’s dinner • Services of a tour manager on board • Transfers abroad OPTIONS: Deluxe Packge - £150pp includes: 1 drink with lunch Guided sightseeing in Dubrovnik, Hvar, Korčula & Split Dubrovnik cable car fee Mljet National Park entrance fee Croatian wine & appetizer tasting Croatian Village party dinner

INFINITY

FLIGHT INFORMATION & OPTIONS

19 cabins with 2 single beds - can be configured as double Size: 15-17 sq m or 49-56 sq ft

Gatwick, Birmingham & Edinburgh MV Infinity

VIP balcony cabin

• 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. Flight time around 2 hours each way.

9 upper deck VIP cabins with private balcony

£1,499pp 2 main deck cabins with 2 large oval windows

£1,349pp

8 lower deck cabins with porthole £1,199pp

Dubrovnik

• 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

GN Voyages & GN Holidays Booking Conditions & Important Information YOUR CONTRACT IS WITH GOOD NEWS HOLIDAYS LTD (TRADING AS GN HOLIDAYS & GN VOYAGES) ABTA NUMBER Y0291. ATOL NUMBER 9362 1. YOUR HOLIDAY CONTRACT: When you make a booking you guarantee that you have the authority to accept and do accept on behalf of your party the terms of these booking conditions. A contract will exist as soon as we issue our confirmation invoice. This contract is made on the terms of these booking conditions, which are governed by English Law, and the jurisdiction of the English Courts. If you had not seen these terms and conditions when you made your booking and you are not happy to proceed with the booking now that you have seen them please return all documentation to us, within 7 days of the date of original invoice. Your booking will be cancelled and your monies will be returned in full, provided you have not commenced your travel. This clause does not apply if your booking was made after the usual final balance due date – 8 weeks or more depending on the holiday booked. 2. YOUR FINANCIAL PROTECTION: The Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992 require us to provide security for the monies that you pay for the package holidays booked with us and for your repatriation in the event of our insolvency. We have a bond lodged with ABTA, which provides you with financial security for our coach, rail and self-drive holidays. Your Financial Protection When you buy an ATOL protected flight or flight inclusive holiday from us you will receive an ATOL Certificate. This lists what is financially protected, where you can get information on what this means for you and who to contact if things go wrong. We, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL Certificate, will provide you with the services listed on the ATOL Certificate (or a suitable alternative). In some cases, where neither we nor the supplier are able to do so for reasons of insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder may provide you with the services you have bought or a suitable alternative (at no extra cost to you). You agree to accept that in those circumstances the alternative ATOL holder will perform those obligations and you agree to pay any money outstanding to be paid by you under your contract to that alternative ATOL holder. However, you also agree that in some cases it will not be possible to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which case you will be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL scheme (or your credit card issuer where applicable). If we, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL certificate, are unable to provide the services listed (or a suitable alternative, through an alternative ATOL holder or otherwise) for reasons of insolvency, the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust may make a payment to (or confer a benefit on) you under the ATOL scheme. You agree that in return for such a payment or benefit you assign absolutely to those Trustees any claims which you have or may have arising out of or relating to the nonprovision of the services, including any claim against us, the travel agent (or your credit card issuer where applicable). You also agree that any such claims may be re-assigned to another body, if that other body has paid sums you have claimed under the ATOL scheme. 3. ABTA: We are a Member of ABTA, membership number Y0291. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. We can also offer you an arbitration scheme for the resolution of disputes arising out of, or in connection with this contract. Further information on the Code and arbitration can be found on ABTA’s website www.abta.com. The arbitration scheme is arranged by ABTA and administered independently by IDRS, part of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. It provides for a simple and inexpensive method of arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on you in respect of costs. Full details will be provided on request or can be obtained from the ABTA website. The scheme does not apply to claims for an amount greater than £5,000 per person. There is also a limit of £25,000 per booking form. Neither does it apply to claims, which are solely in respect of physical injury or illness or their consequences. The scheme can however deal with compensation claims which include an element of minor injury or illness subject to a limit of £1,000 on the amount the arbitrator can award per person in respect of this element. The application for arbitration and Statement of Claim must be received by IDRS within nine months of the date of return from the holiday. Outside this time limit arbitration under the Scheme may still be available if the company agrees, but the ABTA Code does not require such agreement. For injury and illness claims, you may like to use the ABTA/Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Mediation Procedure. This is a voluntary scheme and requires us to agree for mediation to go ahead. The aim is to help you resolve your dispute in a quick and cost effective way. Details on request or from www.abta.com. 4. YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE: (a) We reserve the right to alter the prices of any of the holidays shown in our brochure. You will be advised of the current price of the holiday that you wish to book before your contract is confirmed. (b) When you book you must pay the deposit amount stated in the brochure or as advised. The remainder/balance of the holiday cost must be paid at least 8 weeks before commencement of the holiday OR sooner for some cruise/premium holidays as stated in this brochure. (c) The price of your travel arrangements may include an element paid in Euros. Unless otherwise stated in the tour details, the rate of exchange applicable to the holiday(s) in this brochure was based on 1.1 Euro to 1GBP. (d) Changes in transportation costs, including the cost of fuel, taxes or fees chargeable for services such as landing taxes or embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports and airports and exchange rates mean that the price of your travel arrangements may change after you have booked. However there will be no change within 30 days of your departure. We will absorb and you will not be charged for any increase equivalent to 2% of the price of your travel arrangements, which excludes insurance premiums and any amendment charges. 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. 5. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING: If, after our confirmation invoice has been issued, you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way, for example your chosen departure date or accommodation, we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be possible. Any request for changes to be made must be in writing from the person who made the booking. You will be asked to pay an administration charge (amounts vary dependent upon at what stage the

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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not automatically entitle you to a refund of your holiday cost from us. 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. 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