Cruise up the Danube with Theatrical Adventures

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MARCH 9 - 17 2018

The Magical Danube has to be the Queen of Europe's great rivers. It's link with musicians and poets scans the centuries and it is appropriate it should help us celebrate the Silver Jubilee Anniversary of the International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival with this special and exclusive Theatrical Adventure.

Not only is the river special - but so too is the entertainment we are planning for our exclusive charter. We have invited Nick Sales, Ross Leadbeater, Sarah Helsby Hughes, Matthew Siveter and Stephen Godward to help ensure a memorable musical extravanganza.

Add American Director Gary Slavin and author and broadcaster Ian Bradley to the party and everyone is sure of a good time You will discover three of the major European capital cities during the course of our eight day – seven night cruise aboard our favourite cruise vessel the MS Ariana. Beginning with a 24 hour visit to Munich, the capital of Bavaria our adventure embraces Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest. But there is much more to see and enjoy – Passau a German city on the Austrian border; the amazing Benedictine Monastery Melk Abbey – well worth the morning visit and a possible sing; Linz and an optional visit to the storybook city of Salzburg.

Come and enjoy an Anniversary Waltz along the enchanting River Danube.

This holiday is fully ATOL protected and we can organise the best flights for guests travelling from the United Kingdom including home to airport pickup to save you time. If you pay your deposit by December 20 you will enjoy an amazing £100 discount per twin cabin. Some of our single cabins are priced as low as £900. Hurry they are quickly disappearing!

THE ARIANA MS Ariana is one of the most modern ships on the Danube. This is a vessel that sparkles with tastefully furnished cabins - a perfect choice for your cruise. Join us and enjoy: - panorama restaurant - spacious observation lounge with bar and dance floor - library, reading corner, large foyer, souvenir shop - WiFi - comfortable Lido Bar - small fitness area - hairdresser with massage parlour - laundry service - large furnished sun-deck with whirlpool, sun loungers, sunblinds, wind screens - lift

CABINS All staterooms are exterior cabins. Those on the top two decks have "French balconies."

All cabins are equipped with shower/WC, hair-dryer, individually controllable air-conditioning, TV with satellite receiver, radio, safe, telephone, 220V socket.

SO MUCH IS INCLUDED • One night accommodation in Munich • 8-days on board in a river-view state room • 7 magnificent buffet breakfasts • 6 four course lunches • 7 five course dinners (including gala dinner) • 6 afternoon coffee/tea with pastries • 7 midnight snacks • 24 hour tea and coffee • House wine, draught beer, soft drinks and water during lunch and dinner.

• 4 exclusive concerts from our international entertainers • 4 hour-long rehearsals for interested passengers • Semi-staged performance of “Patience.”

• 6 excursions • Crew gratuities and tips

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ITINERARY Friday March 9th We meet in Munich the Capital of Bavaria where we overnight and enjoy a Satrurday morning sightseeing tour of this fascinating city prior to our journey to Passau to join our home for the next seven nights – the MS Ariana.

Saturday March 10th We sail at 16.00h along one of the most picturesque parts of the Danube.

Sunday March 11th We are in Melk in time for an early breakfast and a visit to the Benedictine monastery – Melk Abbey Monday March 12th We have a short early morning stop at Esztergom, the seat of the Hungarian Catholic Church and on to Budapest. Afternoon free. and an evening musical event in the famous Operetta House (subject to programming).

Tuesday March 13th In the morning we visit Europe’s largest Jewish Synagogue and after lunch we take you to one of Hungary’s most famous spa facilities less than five minutes walk from the boat.

Alternatively, enjoy the shops and sights of Budapest.

Wednesday March 14th Visit to Bratislava the peaceful and colourful capital of Slovakia.

Time for a guided stroll through the historical pedestrian streets.

Thursday March 15th Our next highlight. Vienna – the capital of Austria. Here we enjoy a guided tour of its famous buildings and palaces.

Friday March 16th After overnight sailing we arrive in Linz. Time to explore the many beautiful buildings or take an optional tour to the fairytale town of Salzburg. Back in time for our semi-staged performance of Patience.

Saturday March 17th We are back in Passau for the return to Munich and home. The hills really will have been alive to the sounds of music. Your kind of music!

THE COST

Twin (top deck) - £1750 per person Twin (middle deck) - £1650 per person Single middle deck - £1650 Single lower deck- £900

REMEMBER - BOOK A TWIN CABIN BEFORE DECEMBER 20th AND ENJOY £100 DISCOUNT PER CABIN. (Flights to and from Munich are not included)

THE DANUBE The Danube River is not only Europe's longest river – more than twice the length of the Rhine and nearly three and a half times the length of the Rhone – but it flows through or forms the boundary with eight different countries. Originating in Germany, the Danube flows southeast for 2,860 km (1,780 miles), passing through or touching the border of Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova and Ukraine before emptying into the Black Sea. Its drainage basin extends into nine more countries.

THE WEATHER March marks the start of spring along the Danube, and features rapidly rising temperatures. After the cold of December, January and February, the city wakes up from its winter sleep and the annual tourist season is underway!

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