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DENMARK

Welcome in Europe

Oldenburg

BREME

Papenburg

Hoorn Urk

Volendam

Lelystad

AMSTERDAM Oude Wetering

Nienburg

HANOVRE

ROTTERDAM

Anderten

Dusseldorf

Gand

BRUXELLES

Koenigswinter

BELGIUM

Namur

MONS

Huy

KOBLENZ

Bernkastel

TRÈVES

Caudebec-en-Caux

RHINE

Boppard Rudesheim Franckfurt

Cochem

Dinant

Luxembourg

ROUEN

GERMANY

COLOGNE

Anvers

TOURNAI

MOSEL

Les Andelys Vernon Mantes-La-Jolie

Krefeld

BRUGES

HANNEL C E TH

Brauschwweig

Minden

Gouda

Delft

Oudenaarde

Trouville Deauville

Groningen

HOLLAND

Ostende

HONFLEUR

A S E

Merzig

MAINZ Mannheim

HEIDELBERG

NUREMBERG

SPIRE

SARRE

PARIS SEINE

Bamberg

Eberbach

Sarrebruck

STRAATSBURG

Conflans

MAIN

WURZBOURG Worms

Karlsruhe

Hilpolstein

NECKAR

Stuttgart

Regensb

VERSAILLES

Munich

RHINE

Beaune

FRANCE

Mâcon

ATLANTIC SEA

CHALON SUR SAONE

Tournus

SWITZERLAND

SAONE

LYON

Verona Vienne

CREMONA

Condrieu

PAUILLAC

Blaye

DORDOGNE

Tournon La Voulte

ST-ÉMILION

RHONE BORDEAUX

VIVIERS

Cadillac

GARONNE

Bourg-St-Andéol

PONT DU GARD

Beaucaire St-Gilles

Aigues-Mortes Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

St-Vallier Tain l'Hermitage Valence

Mantua

Santa-Mar Magdalena

Montelimar

Boretto

Ferr

Bollèene Orange

AVIGNON Tarascon

ARLES

Port St-Louis

MARTIGUES

GUIMARAES

DOURO Vila Real

PORTO

Bitetos Régua Pinhão Ferradosa Lamego

Barca d'Alva

HAUT DOURO VEGA DE TERON

SALAMANQUE

SPAIN

M E D I T E R R A N E A N

PORTUGAL LISBON

GUADIANA

CORDOUE

Alcoutim Vila Real de San Antonio

Parc national SÉVILLE de DONANA Sanlúcar de Barrameda

GUADALQUIVIR

Jerez

CADIZ Gibraltar

Tanger

sites classiﬁed in the UNESCO world heritage

SWEDEN

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COPENHAGUE Trelleborg

Dranske bug

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Sassnitz

RÜGEN

Wolgast

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SZCZECIN

Oderberg Eberswald

POLAND

schwweig Magdeburg

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• The BEAUTIFUL BLUE DANUBE • From the DANUBE to the TISZA • From the BLUE DANUBE to the BLACK SEA • TRANS-EUROPEAN cruise • AMSTERDAM - BUDAPEST

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DANUBE

lpolstein

Regensbourg

PASSAU

Durnstein

BRATISLAVA Melk

VIENNA

Esztergom

PADUA Santa-MariaMagdalena

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Ferrara

HORTOGABYLA PUSZTA

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Nyregyjaza

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Szeged

Kalosca

Christmas and New Year Cruises Costal cruises Volga and Dnieper

• From ASTRAKHAN to MOSCOW • From SAINT PETERSBURG to MOSCOW • From MOSCOW to SAINT PETERSBURG • The DNIEPER of the Cossacks

TISZA

Mohacs

DELTA DU DANUBE

Zrenjanin

Bezdan

CROATIA

Murano Burano Chioggia

• CROATIA and MONTENEGRO • The treasures of the RED SEA

Szolnok

HUNGARY

SLOVENIA

NOVI SAD

SULINA

Taglio di Po

ROMANIA

Veliko Gradiste

A ITALY

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TOKAJ

BUDAPEST

AUSTRIA

VENICE Torcello

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DANUBE

HALLSTATT-DACHSTEIN/ SALZKAMMERGUT

SALZBOURG

Verona

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SLOVAKIA

Linz Munich

Themes

• FESTIVE CRUISE • GASTRONOMIE and the WINES CRUISES • Cruise and the WALKING TOUR • Cruise and MUSIC

CZECH REPUBLIC

MBERG

ntua

PRAGUE

Bamberg

Central Europe

BOSNIA

BELGRADE

DANUBE

IRON GATES

Giurgiu

Oltenita

Roussé

CONSTANTA

BULGARIA

MONTENEGRO

Crisan

BUCAREST

SERBIA

Tulcea

S E A

BERLIN Spandau

Anderten

Northern Europe

• HOLLAND and BELGIUM • The RHINE, the MOSEL, the NECKAR, and the SARRE • From BERLIN to COPENHAGEN

Stolpe

POTSDAM

France

• The RHONE in Provence, the Camargue and the Mediterranean • The SEINE from Paris to the Normandy Coast

Peenemünde

Greifswald

HAVEL

• The charms of ANDALUSIA with an extension to Cordoba and Granada • ANDALUSIA, traditions, gastronomy and flamenco • Pleasant PORTUGAL, PORTO and the DOURO VALLEY • VENICE and the lagoon

B L A C K

STRALSUND

Southern Europe

S E A STRASBOURG OFFICE/ HEADQUARTER

Michel Grimm International Sales Manager

Nathalie Ansel Assistant International Sales

LONDON OFFICE/ BRITISH MARKET

Sarah Lamiscarre Assistant International Sales

Gabrielle Alam UK Sales resp

MADRID OFFICE/ SPANISH MARKET

Tomas Fernandez Spain Sales resp

Rocío Fernández Assistant Spain Sales

The 35 years-old French family-run company Croisieurope is the Europe’s largest river cruise line. Offering a tempting choice of port of call, state-of-art facilities and carefully planned itineraries, our 26 vessels supply the European rivers as well as the Adriatic coast and Red sea. Nowadays, we have become well-known for: • 1000 enthusiastic and passionate staff who look after 200 000 passengers and are always at your service • 25 river cruise vessels and 1 sea-going cruise ship whose levels of comfort we are continually improving for you to sell to your clients • Value for Money that is unrivalled to date due to the fact that we control every element of the cruise, from the initial construction and design of the ship to the service, accommodation and cuisine provided on board • Our sincere wish to honour French prestige by maintaining refinement at every level of service • The innovation which has been the driving force of the company since the beginning To show the several considerable assets at our disposal we have included almost the full range of our products in one single brochure, for you : • River cruises where our vessels call in at the very heart of the greatest towns and cities in Europe • Coastal cruises, where we are continuing to develop coastal cruises • Hiking program linked to cruise experience, to satisfy the needs of those who love walking and rambling, with the aid of registered guides • Our Incoming Sales Department, who promote and highlight the charms of our cruise itineraries, both upstream and downstream • Our CroisiMusique programme of cruises which delights music lovers with the participation of some of the great current classical musicians and artistes We would like to thank all travel agencies, coach companies and tour operators for your confidence and faith in us. You have contributed greatly to the success of our business as well as helping the company to become an established name in the industry on an international basis. And we will continue to work hard to ensure your clients, our passengers, have a memorable trip.

Welcome on board ! Croisieurope team

Number 1 in its category in Europe

Major assets 1

EXCELLENT VALUE FOR MONEY

SAFETY AND COMFORT

A REAL FAMILY SPIRIT

COMPETENT, EFFICIENT CREWS

Originality is CroisiEurope’s strength! It is the only French shipbuilder that owns and operates all its own boats. This particularity has enabled it to become number one in its category in France and Europe. The fact of being in total control of its own fleet enables it to offer excellent value for money. The entire fleet designed and constructed by the in-house engineer is certified compliant with VERITAS standards, a real guarantee of quality. Comfort on the boats continues to improve from one year to the next to satisfy the growing demands of customers. The majority of the fleet is less than 5 years old, all the boats are checked from top to bottom each year and they are regularly renovated. An independent, family business, CroisiEurope cultivates real values in line with the pleasant ambience on its boats. Conviviality, availability and professionalism are always encouraged on board and, appreciative of this, the customers bear witness by remaining loyal to us. More than 900 people currently work on the 26 boats that ply the most beautiful rivers in Europe to ensure the success of the cruises. Captains, pursers, entertainers, kitchen and restaurant staff, and hotel staff give the best of themselves to offer a quality service.

EXCLUSIVE CUISINE

The only “floating” hotel structure of its type in France, CroisiEurope reigns supreme over the kitchens on its boats. In charge of the company’s Chefs, Alain Bohn manages and designs his cuisine and specific menus in the pure tradition of French cooking with his passionate kitchen teams. From time to time, CroisiEurope joins forces with a number of renowned Chefs such as Paul Bocuse (Abbeye de Collonges), Marc Haeberlin (Auberge de l’Ill) or Emile Jung (Le Crocodile) to organise gastronomic cruises full of taste and flavour.

CroisiEurope, takes environmental protection seriously Several measures to protect the environment have been implemented onboard our fleet: WATER

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QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RIVERSIDE RESIDENTS

Water-saving device installed on all ships = 35% save in drinking water & 35% reduction in waste water All ships are fitted with a system allowing for waste water to drain away via the town drainage systems or treatment plants at our stopover points Paint used on the parts of the hull immersed in water is made with non-polluting ingredients

RESPONSIBLE MARKETING CroisiEurope is committed to reducing its environmental impact in every possible way and is proud to be associated with «IMPRIM’VERT». This is a guarantee of quality which reinforces the ecological values and obliges the printers to follow a production process where the protection of the environment is paramount. In order to protect the environment and conserve natural resources, all CroisiEurope communication documents are printed on unbleached paper and we use only plant-based inks.

AIR

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All ships are fitted with engines respecting the latest strictest European standards concerning the fight against pollution: reduction of greenhouse gases Onboard technology allows for cruising that minimises diesel consumption All ships have systems compatible with town electric sockets; their supply comes from the local network More recent ships are fitted with electricity-saving devices Wintering of ships in river port using stationary generators and high-voltage dockside electric socket boxes = reduction of noise and pollution

CROISIEUROPE INVESTMENT IN FUTURE DEVELOPMENT Partnership initiated with Unesco for the development of river ports in Africa in order allow for better integration into the African environment.

WASTE TREATMENT

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Machinery room ventilation is isolated in order to minimise noise nuisance when stopping over near inhabited areas CroisiEurope would like to think that it is a pioneer in this field, setting itself these standards before official regulations take an interest

Waste is all sorted and compacted onboard and then put for recycling All waste oils are saved and reprocessed by specialist boats in the different European ports Use of biodegradable cleaning products

FUTURE PROJECTS

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Ships fitted with electrical propulsion Increased self-control with regard to consumption of water onboard Reusable packaging to be used to reduce waste

Welcome on board!

â&#x20AC;&#x153; A taste for delight

ll our cabins are equiped with air-

conditioning, shower/toilets, satellite TV, safe, radio and hairdryers. They are

fully air-conditioned with windows. Enjoy the lounge any time of the day, whilst the restaurant offers delicious succulent meals that contribute to our success.

Rivers Cruises

Our fleet of 25 ships CABIN

SUN DECK

SOUVENIR SHOP

PANORAMIC LOUNGE BAR

PANORAMIC DINING ROOM

RECEPTION CABIN

CroisiEurope operates a fleet of 25 deluxe cabin cruisers which sail on the most beautiful rivers in Europe. Designed to offer optimal space and light, they offer their guests a warm and friendly atmosphere. Accommodating between 100 and 180 passengers, all our ships are equipped with the latest in new technology. All the amenities on board are designed to all comfort and safety! SWell kept and partially refurbished every year, the majority of our ships were built less than 5 years ago and all comply with Veritas standards. As European leader in river tourism, CroisiEurope ownes its long-standing reputation to its dependability, dynamism, innovation and attractive. Defibrillator available on board.

Some ships have cabins equipped for the (physically) disabled.

CABIN WITH 2 SINGLE BEDS

CABIN WITH DOUBLE BED

CABIN WITH SEPARABLE DOUBLE BED*

* Only on MS Princesse dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Aquitaine and MS Seine Princess, MS France, MS Modigliani, MS Vasco de Gama, MS Fernao de Magalhaes, MS Leonard de Vinci, MS Infante D. Henrique, MS Beethoven, MS Botticelli, MS Belle de Cadix, MS Europe, MS Vivaldi.

E 2-deck ships

82 to 110 m length x 9,5 à 11,4 m height • 100 to 150 passengers

50 to 77 cabins all equiped with bathroom (shower and WC) satellite television, hairdryer, safe • Radio • Central heating • Lounge, bar with dancing place Dining room • Radiotelephone • 220 V electricity Air conditionning • Library (on certain ships)Sun deck with recliners • Souvenir shop.

Bridge

Kitchen Cuisine

Passenger cabins Restaurant

Restaurant Staff cabins

Reception

Bar

Lounge Cabine pilotage

Cabines passagers Réception

Passenger cabins

Bar

Library

Salon

LIBRARY

ON CERTAIN SHIPS

SHIPS: MS STE-ODILE (1992 - renovated in 2006) • MS CAMARGUE (1995 - renoBibliothèque vated in 2006) • MS BOHÈME (1995 - renovated in 2010) • MS SYMPHONIE (rrenovaCabines passagers ted in 2010) • MS DOUCE FRANCE (renovated in 2010) • MS MISTRAL (1999) • MS VAN GOGH (1999) • MS RENOIR (1999) • MS MONET (1999) • MS MICHELANGELO (2000 - renovated in 2006) • MS VICTOR HUGO (renovated in 2010) • MS MONA LISA (2000) • MS PRINCESSE D’AQUITAINE (2001) • MS FRANCE (2001) • MS MODIGLIANI (2001) • MS SEINE PRINCESS (2002) • MS LÉONARD DE VINCI (2003) • MS BOTTICELLI (2004).

Cabines personnel

RIVERS: RHINE • MOSELLE • NECKAR • MEUSE • SARRE • DANUBE • MAIN • SEINE • RHONE • SAONE • PO • TISZA • HOLLAND AND BELGIUM • ELBE • ODER • HAVEL • GIRONDE • GARONNE.

E 3-deck ships 75 to 115 m length x 11,40 m height 140 to 180 passengers

71 to 90 cabins all equiped with bathroom (shower and WC) satellite television, hairdryer, safe • Radio • Central heating • Lounge, bar with dancing place • Dining room • Radiotelephone • 220 V electricity • Air conditionning • Library (on certain ships) Sun deck with recliners • Swimmingpool on certains ships Lift • Souvenir shop.

UPPER DECK

RIVERS: DOURO • DANUBE • BLACK SEA. SHIPS: MS VASCO DA GAMA (2002) • MS FERNAO DE MAGALHAES (2003) • MS

Cabines passagers Passenger cabins Cabin piloting

INFANTE D. HENRIQUE (2003) • MS BEETHOVEN (2004) • MS EUROPE (2006) • MS VIVALDI (2009).

MIDDLE DECK Cabines Staff cabins personnel

Salon Lounge Bar

Reception Réception

E River-coastal ship

Cabines passagers Passenger cabins

110 m length x 11,40 m height • 180 passengers

RIVERS and SEA: GUADIANA • GUADALQUIVIR • CÔTES DE L’ATLANTIQUE.

SHIPS: MS BELLE DE CADIX (2005)

Restaurant Passenger cabins Cabines passagers

Kitchen

MAIN DECK

90 cabins all equiped with bathroom (shower and WC) satellite television, hairdryer, safe • Radio • Central heating • Lounge, bar with dancing place • Dining room • Radiotelephone • 220 V electricity • Air conditionning • Terrace • Sun deck with recliners • Swimmingpool • Lift • Souvenir shop.

The rivers of

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GUADALQUIVIR

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The charms of Andalusia The treasure of Andalusia Andalusia, traditions, gastronomy and flamenco Pleasant Portugal, Porto and the Douro Valley Venice and its lagoon

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GU AD IAN A

Tole

PORTUGAL

ALCOUTIM VILA REAL

SPAIN Cordoba

SEVILLA

SANLUCAR DE BARRAMEDA

LQUIVIR

GUADA

Jerez

CADIZ

Rock of Gibraltar

Ref. SHS Budapest Sevilla

8 - DAY CRUISE

The charms of Andalusia SEVILLA - CÁDIZ - JEREZ(1) - ALCOUTIM - VILA REAL (PORTUGAL) - FARO(1) - SANLUCAR DE BARRAMEDA EL PUERTO DE SANTA MARIA - THE ROCK OF GIBRALTAR(1) - SEVILLA - CÓRDOBA(1) - SEVILLA DAY 5 VILA REAL (Portugal) SANLUCAR DE BARRAMEDA

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

Departure early in the morning. Breakfast during the cruise. A morning’s sailing on the Gulf of Cádiz to Sanlucar de Barrameda. Lunch during the cruise. Arrival in Sanlucar de Barrameda around 3.00pm. Departure for the optional visit to a cellar of renown during which the secrets of these specific “Manzanilla” wines will be revealed to you. There will then be an equestrian show which will take you to the heart of another tradition. Back on board. Dinner. Overnight stopover.

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Journey into the heart of the Spanish traditions Discovery of the Andalusia and the Algarve Great traditional evening on board Many optional excursions DAY 1

DAY 6 EL PUERTO DE SANTA MARIA – THE ROCK OF GIBRALTAR(1) SEVILLA

SEVILLA

You are welcome on board from 5.00pm. Settling into your cabin and presentation of the crew. A welcome cocktail will be served in the lounge, followed by dinner on board. Free evening in Sevilla. Overnight stopover.

DAY 2

SEVILLA – CÁDIZ

Breakfast on board. Optional guided tour of Sevilla. Art and enchantment have left their mark on the city of Sevilla. Set off to explore the cathedral, the Alcazar Palace (closed on Mondays) and its Andalusian gardens, the Maria Luisa Park and the seductive district of Santa Cruz. Back on board around 1.00pm. Departure of the cruise and lunch on board. Sailing on the great river. It rises in the east of Andalusia and flows for over 650 km, shaping the landscape, from meander to meander. We will sail over the Donana Park, awarded by UNESCO as “natural Biosphere reserve”, and Sanlucar de Barrameda, where the river enters in the Atlantic Ocean. Arrival in Cádiz in the evening. Dinner on board. After dinner, time at leisure or an optional flamenco evening(2). Overnight stopover.

DAY 3

CÁDIZ – JEREZ(1) – CÁDIZ

Breakfast on board. Optional excursion to Jerez, capital of wine and horses and cradle of flamenco song. A panoramic tour will enable you to see the Alcazar and the cathedral. Your tour will continue with a visit to a “ganadería” (a property where bulls are raised), the chance to learn about this living symbol of Spanish culture. Back on board for lunch. In the afternoon optional guided tour of Cádiz. This marvellous white and blue city will surprise you with its cultural

and historic richness. Back on board, dinner and an evening with the crew. Departure around 8.00pm for Alcoutim. Sailing at night.

DAY 4 ALCOUTIM (the Algarve) VILA REAL (Portugal)

Breakfast during the cruise. Sailing on the Guadiana. Sailing up the river to Alcoutim or Sanlucar de Guadiana. This river is pure delight, fabulous landscapes, villages which time has forgotten. Arrival in Alcoutim around 10.30am, a typical Algarve village. Free time. Back on board for lunch and departure of the cruise for Vila Réal de St Antonio (Ayamonte) which we will reach around 3.00pm. Free time in Vila Réal, (town centre and beach close to the mooring), or optional excursion to Faro. Departure by coach for Faro which was originally an important centre for Roman trade and then a Moorish city, before becoming an important provincial city after the Christian conquest in 1249. In 1580, the city was elected to the rank of regional capital. Walking tour of the old city, the castle and the cathedral (outside). You will also see the exteriors of the convent, the seminary and the bishop’s residence. Free time, then back to Vila Réal de San Antonio (or Ayamonte). Dinner on a Portuguese theme on board followed by a Portuguese folk evening. Overnight stopover.

Departure during the night for El Puerto de Santa Maria. Breakfast on board. Leisure day in El Puerto de Santa Maria. A great tourist centre, the town, which is 2800 years old, is bursting with historic sites. The wines are also responsible for the fame of this town, as are its beaches where you will be able to take a stroll and enjoy the sunshine. Lunch on board. Or day optional excursion to Gibraltar (please note that non EU citizen might need a visa to enter Gibraltar). Route to the Rock of Gibraltar. After lunch in a restaurant, guided tour of this peninsular which, with its resident colony of Barbary apes, is the pearl of the bay of Algeciras. Stops are scheduled during the tour: Europapoint from where you can see the Moroccan coastline and Saint Michael’s Cave famous for its stalactites. Back on board and departure of the cruise at 7.00pm. Dinner followed by a gala evening. Sailing towards Sevilla.

DAY 7

SEVILLA – CÓRDOBA(1) – SEVILLA

Breakfast on board. Day devoted to the optional tour of Córdoba. Departure by coach in the morning heading for Córdoba, the City of the Caliphs. Guided tour of the city. Lunch in a restaurant. Free time then back to Sevilla where our boat is moored. Dinner on board, free evening.

DAY 8

SEVILLA

Breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9.00am. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. (1) Optional excursion. (2) Flamenco evening in Cádiz day 2 or in Sevilla day 1, depending on availabilities.

GU AD IAN A

Toledo

PORTUGAL ALCOUTIM

Faro

SPAIN Cordoba

SEVILLA

VILA REAL SANLUCAR DE BARRAMEDA

LQUIVIR

GUADA

Jerez

CADIZ

GRANADA

Ref. SHG Budapest Cordoba

8 - DAY CRUISE

The treasure of Andalusia SEVILLA - CÁDIZ - JEREZ(1) - ALCOUTIM - VILA REAL (PORTUGAL) - FARO(1) - SANLUCAR DE BARRAMEDA EL PUERTO DE SANTA MARIA - JEREZ(1) - SEVILLA - CÓRDOBA(1) - SEVILLA

DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Accomodation in Granada in DR in a 4-star hotel included Guided visits(1) of Córdoba and Granada included Numerous optional excursions such as Sevilla, Cádiz, Jerez and many others DAY 1

SEVILLA

DAY 2

SEVILLA – CÁDIZ

Breakfast on board. Optional guided tour of Sevilla. Art and enchantment have left their mark on the city of Sevilla. Set off to explore the cathedral, the Alcazar Palace (closed on Mondays) and its Andalusian gardens, the Maria Luisa Park and the seductive district of Santa Cruz. Back on board around 1.00pm. Departure of the cruise and lunch on board. Sailing on the great river. As we drift along, you will discover unspoilt nature where fields of cotton and rice rub shoulders with the extraordinary wildlife. Arrival in Cádiz in the evening. Dinner on board. After dinner, time at leisure or optional flamenco show(2). Overnight stopover.

DAY 3

CÁDIZ – JEREZ(1) – CÁDIZ

its cultural and historic richness. Back on board, dinner and an evening with the crew. Departure around 8.00pm for Alcoutim. Sailing at night.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

DAY 4 ALCOUTIM (the Algarve) VILA REAL (Portugal)

Breakfast during the cruise. Sailing on the Guadiana. Sailing up the river to Alcoutim or Sanlucar de Guadiana. This river is pure delight, fabulous landscapes, villages which time has forgotten. Arrival in Alcoutim around 10.30am, a typical Algarve village. Free time. Back on board for lunch and departure of the cruise for Vila Réal de St Antonio which we will reach around 3.00pm. Free time in Vila Réal, town centre and beach close to the mooring, or optional excursion to Faro. Departure by coach for Faro which was originally an important centre for Roman trade and then a Moorish city, before becoming an important provincial city after the Christian conquest in 1249. In 1580, the city was elected to the rank of regional capital. Walking tour of the old city, the castle and the cathedral. You will also see the exteriors of the convent, the seminary and the bishop’s residence. Free time, then back to Vila Réal de San Antonio (or Ayamonte). Dinner on a Portuguese theme on board followed by a Portuguese folk evening. Overnight stopover.

DAY 5 VILA REAL (Portugal) SANLUCAR DE BARRAMEDA

Departure early in the morning. Breakfast during the cruise. A morning’s sailing on the sea in the Gulf of Cádiz to Sanlucar de Barrameda. Lunch during the cruise. Arrival in Sanlucar de Barrameda around 3.00pm. Departure for the optional visit to a cellar of renown during which the secrets of these specific “Manzanilla” wines will be revealed to you. There will then be an equestrian show which will take you to the heart of another tradition. Back on board for dinner followed by crew show. Overnight stopover.

DAY 6 EL PUERTO DE SANTA MARIA – CÓRDOBA – GRANADA

Departure at night for El Puerto de Santa Maria. Arrival early morning. Breakfast on board before disembarking around 8.00am. Leave by coach for Córdoba. Arrival at the end of the morning. Enjoy a brief free time. Lunch in a restaurant. The afternoon will be devoted to the visit of the city with the

Cádiz

impressive Mosque-Cathedral and the Juderia, former Jewish district with its white alleyways full of flowers and its typical houses opening on large patios. Then go to Granada where you will spend the night in a 4-star hotel. Dinner and accommodation.

DAY 7

GRANADA – SEVILLA

Breakfast in the hotel. Visit the city of Granada, the Alhambra, the Generalife… Lunch in Granada before joining the ship in Sevilla where our boat is moored. Enjoy your last evening aboard the boat by a Spanish dinner on board, and then a free evening.

DAY 8

SEVILLA

Breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9.00am. End of our journey. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. (1) Optional excursion. (2) Flamenco evening in Cádiz day 2 or in Sevilla day 1, depending on availabilities.

SPAIN SEVILLA

CORDOBA

LQUIVIR

GUADA

JEREZ CADIZ

GRANADA

Ref. SHF

8 - DAY CRUISE

Sevilla

Andalusia

traditions, Gastronomy and Flamenco SEVILLA - GRANADA - CÓRDOBA - CÁDIZ - JEREZ - SEVILLA

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

New cruise and tour DAY 1

SEVILLA

You are welcome on board from 5.00pm. Settling into your cabin and presentation of the crew followed by a welcome cocktail served in the lounge and dinner on board. Free evening. Overnight stopover.

DAY 2

SEVILLA – CÁDIZ

Breakfast on board. Guided tour of Sevilla on foot. Art and enchantment have left their mark on the city of Sevilla, “the city of light”. Set out to explore this wonderful city. Back on board at around 1.00pm. Departure of the cruise and lunch on board. Sailing on the great river. As we drift along, you will discover unspoilt nature where fields of cotton and rice rub shoulders with the extraordinary wildlife. We will sail past the Donana Park, classed by UNESCO as a “natural Biosphere reserve”, and Sanlucar de Barrameda. Arrival in Cádiz in the evening. Dinner on board. To round the evening off to perfection, our hostess will accompany you on an exploration of Cádiz by night. Built on a rock and surrounded on all sides by the sea, this fortified city is connected to the mainland only by a narrow strip of sand.

DAY 3 CÁDIZ EL PUERTO DE SANTA MARIA

Breakfast on board. Morning devoted to the guided tour of Cádiz on foot which will surprise you with its cultural and historic richness. A city famed for the beauty of its landscapes which make it quite unique. Back to the boat for lunch. Departure of the cruise for El Puerto de Santa Maria. Arrival around 3.00pm. Departure for the excursion to Jerez, capital of wine and horses and cradle of flamenco song. A panoramic tour will enable you to see the Alcazar and the cathedral. Your tour will continue with a visit to a “ganadería” (a property where bulls are

raised), the chance to learn about this living symbol of Spanish culture. Return on board. Spanish theme dinner and an evening’s entertainment. Overnight stopover.

Sevilla

DAY 4 EL PUERTO DE SANTA MARIA - SANLUCAR DE BARRAMEDA SEVILLA Early departure to Sanlucar de Barrameda, arrival at 8.00am. Breakfast on board. Departure for the visit to a wine cellar of renown where the secrets of these specific “Manzanilla” wines will be revealed to you. Wine tasting. Then, an equestrian display will take you to the heart of an entirely different tradition. Back on board for lunch and departure of the cruise for Sevilla. Dinner on board. Arrival of the boat during the evening.

DAY 5

SEVILLA – GRANADA – SEVILLA After breakfast on board, departure by coach for the excursion to Granada. Guided tour of the city. Ringed by the imposing mountainous barrier of the Sierra Nevada, Granada, famous for its lively atmosphere, is built on three hills: the Albaicin, the Sacromonte and the Alhambra. This grandiose and verdant site also owes its prestige to its Moorish monuments, especially the Alhambra. You will discover the Alhambra, a palace straight out of the thousand and one nights, the Generalife, the kings’ summer residence, etc. Lunch at a restaurant in Granada. First part of the afternoon, freedom to explore Granada, then back to Sevilla by coach. Dinner on board, free evening.

DAY 6

SEVILLA

Breakfast on board. Departure by coach for the excursion to a nature reserve, tour with a forest guide. This is a total immersion in an unspoilt natural area, which has managed to preserve its very specific character. Then on to a bird-watching site, where you will get the chance to discover an amazing variety of bird species: waders, gulls, ducks… Back to the boat for lunch. Free afternoon in Sevilla. The city’s geographical situation, astride Europe and Africa, gives it an undeniable advantage. It makes it a melting pot of Muslim, Catholic and Jewish cultures.

This mixture makes this Andalusian city an architectural gem. In the evening, dinner on board followed by a flamenco show.

DAY 7

SEVILLA – CÓRDOBA

Breakfast on board. Day devoted to the tour of Córdoba. Departure by coach in the morning heading for Córdoba, the City of the Caliphs. Guided tour of the city. You will discover the mosque-cathedral, a veritable forest of columns, no less than 856, adorned with jasper, granite and precious marble; the Juderia, the former Jewish quarter and its white lanes adorned with flowers and its typical houses opening onto their superb patios. Lunch of “tapas” specialities in a restaurant. Afternoon, free time then back to Sevilla where our boat is moored. Gala dinner on board, followed by dancing.

DAY 8

SEVILLA

Breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9.00am. End of our services. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation.

Ref. POQ Porto

4 - DAY STAY

Great Portuguese Getaway

Take advantage of our superior-category ship to visit the unmissable sites of the Costa Verde, Coimbra and Aveiro PORTO - LA COSTA VERDE - COIMBRA AND AVEIRO(1)

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Visits of Porto INCLUDED

Many optionals visits: Braga(1), Portugal’s Rome Coimbra(1), Romantic site Aveiro(1), the Venice of Portugal Folklore show on board DAY 1

PORTO

We board the boat from 5.00pm onwards. After settling into our cabins, we are introduced to the crew over a welcome cocktail in the lounge bar. After dinner in our on-board restaurant, we have an evening excursion by coach to admire Porto illuminated at night. We moor for the night.

DAY 2

charming town where the well-preserved medieval quarter with its fine ancient houses and monuments sits alongside its modern district. We have time to visit the magnificent cathedral before we return on board for dinner. This evening, our ship cruises gently along the river for a few hours so we can admire Porto, romantically floodlit against the night sky. We moor for the night after our short cruise.

DAY 3

PORTO

After buffet breakfast on board, we set off on our day of optional excursions. First of all we visit Coimbra, a romantic site that inspired many poets and equally famous for its university. Coimbra was one of the most important seats for Humanism in Portugal. We are accompanied by a guide for our visit of this charming town, on the banks of the River Mondego and are sure to be entranced by its mix of pretty, narrow alleyways, its cathedral (built in 1598 and presenting a cleverly-constructed blend of Byzantine cornices, Gothic altarpieces and Renaissance chapels. Before we rejoin our coach, we have lunch in a restaurant in Coimbra then set off again Coimbra university

PORTO

After buffet breakfast on board, we set off to visit Porto, with a guided visit. Here we discover one of the oldest towns in Europe, whose historic centre is a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site: the ancient quarter is still intact, with its narrow winding alleyways, houses with archways and wonderful churches. Porto is best known, however, for its fortified wine and along the banks of the River Douro, extending as far as the eye can see to Vila Nova de Gaia, there are great port-wine lodges. We visit a famous wine cellar where this exceptional fortified wine is aged slowly and in great secret. Naturally our visit ends with a tasting session of these “precious nectars”. We return on board for lunch. This afternoon we have an optional excursion to Braga, nicknamed “Portugal’s Rome”, thanks to its concentration of fine religious architecture. We then head for Guimaraes, a

to head for Aveiro, the Venice of Portugal. Once a busy and prosperous port, the town is now located on the edge of a lagoon, the Ria de Aveiro (or Aveiro Lagoon), and is surrounded by salt-flats, beaches and lagoons. Famous for its moliceiros (typical fishing boats with gaily-painted prows), Aveiro was a busy and prosperous Portuguese port several centuries ago. We head back to Porto by coach, where we rejoin our ship in time for dinner. This evening we have our Gala Dinner on board, followed by an evening of dancing. We moor for the night.

DAY 4

PORTO

After buffet breakfast on board we disembark. End of our services. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. (1) Optional excursion.

PORTUGAL

Braga

Guimarães

PORTO

Solar de Mateus

REGUA

DOURO

PINHÃO

Lamego

Ref. POB Douro Valley

6 - DAY CRUISE

Pleasant Portugal Porto and the Douro Valley

PORTO - REGUA - PINHAO - PORTO ANTIGO - PORTO

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Discover world heritage sites Optional excursions to Porto, Vila Real, Lamego, Guimaraes and Braga Folk evening DAY 1

PORTO

Welcome on board from 5.00pm and time to settle comfortably in your cabins before being presented to the crew during a welcome cocktail reception in the lounge. Dinner on board. In the evening, optional coach trip to see the Porto by night.

DAY 2

PORTO – REGUA

Breakfast on board then cruise off towards Regua along the Douro valley and admire the outstanding wooded landscapes and meanders on the way. You will pass Carrapatelo, the highest lock in Europe (35m), before arriving in Regua around 2.00pm. Departure by coach for an optional guided visit to Lamego and discover Nossa Senhora Dos Remedios sanctuary and the cathedral. Return to the ship in Regua for dinner around 6.30pm followed by a dance. Lamego

DAY 3

REGUA – PINHAO – PORTO ANTIGO

Buffet breakfast on board before leaving on an optional excursion to visit the Solar de Mateus in Vila Real, a magnificent 16th century manor house owned by a noble Portuguese family with its beautiful French gardens. Return to the ship in Pinhao around 1.00pm. Lunch before continuing sailing along the river towards Porto Antigo, through the very heart of the famous Porto vineyards planted in terraces on the magnificent rolling hills which rise to 700m before falling steeply down to the river again. Arrive in Porto Antigo around 6.00pm. Dinner on board followed by an entertaining evening. Overnight stop.

DAY 4

PORTO ANTIGO – PORTO

Buffet breakfast on board before sailing off towards Porto. Morning spent cruising along the charming Douro river. Aperitif games will be organised in the lounge. Lunch on board before reaching Porto at the end of the morning. Then visit the city (optional). Porto is the second largest city in Portugal and one of the oldest in Europe. Discover one of the most famous wine cellars and taste the delicious wines. Return to the ship for dinner. Enjoy a free evening in Porto.

DAY 5 PORTO – GUIMARAES BRAGA - PORTO

Breakfast on board then a free morning to stroll around Porto before returning on board for lunch. In the afternoon, depart on an optional excursion by coach to Guimaraes, historic town associated with Portuguese national identity in 12th century and its beautifully preserved monuments which date back to medieval times. Then on to Braga known under the name of the “Portuguese Rome”, one of the most attractive cities in Portugal. Return to the ship for a gala dinner and folk evening.

DAY 6

PORTO

Breakfast on board. Disembark at 9.00am. End of the cruise. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation.

PORTO BITETOS

Pinhao

DOURO REGUA

PORTUGAL

Salamanca

VEGA DE TERON

SPAIN

Ref. POF

6 - DAY CRUISE

Douro Valley

Porto, the Douro valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain) PORTO - REGUA - VEGA DE TERON (SPAIN) - BITETOS - PORTO

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Discover World heritage sites

Optional excursions: Porto,, a city between vineyards and the sea Vila real and the gardens of Solar de Mateus Salamanca The Porto wine road DAY 1

PORTO

Boarding from 5.00pm and time to settle comfortably in your cabins before being presented to the crew during a welcome cocktail reception served in the lounge. Dinner on board followed by a trip by coach to see the Porto by night (optional).

DAY 2

PORTO - REGUA

Buffet breakfast on board then set off to visit Porto (optional), one of the oldest cities in Europe, awarded World heritage status by Unesco, with Salamanca

its unspoiled old quarters, maze of narrow winding streets, houses with archways and splendid churches. However, Porto is known first and foremost for its famous porto wines from the vineyards which stretch as far as the eye can see along the banks of the Douro. In Vila Nova de Gaia, visit a wine cellar where this exceptional wine is mellowed and matured slowly and secretly. Return to the ship for lunch and then cruise onto Regua, admiring the marvellous scenery that the cruise offers. You will pass the locks of Crestuma and Carrapelato, which is the highest in Europe at 35m. Arrive at around 8.00pm Dinner-dance and gala evening on board.

DAY 3

REGUA - VEGA DE TERON

Departure on cruise for Tavora. Buffet breakfast on board followed by a port wine tasting excursion (optional). Follow the wine road which runs through the heart of the vineyards before stopping to taste some of these vintages in a quinta (winecellar). Join the ship again in Ferradossa for lunch. Afternoon spent cruising through the heart of the famous Porto vineyards, passing the locks or Valeria and Pocinho, arriving in Vega de Teron in the evening. Dinner followed by a crew show.

DAY 4

VEGA DE TERON

Buffet breakfast on board. Excursion to Salamanca (optional) awarded World heritage status by Unesco for the outstanding beauty of its Roman, Arabic

and Christian architectural treasures. Lunch in Salamanca. Return to the ship in Vega de Teron for dinner and a Spanish evening on board.

DAY 5 VEGA DE TERON – PINHAO REGUA – BITETOS Early morning start cruising from Vega de Teron and breakfast on board before arriving in Pinhao for lunch. Depart on an excursion to Vila Real (optional) famous for the variety of its religious architecture. Stroll through the beautiful gardens of Solar de Mateus before returning to the ship in Regua. Cruise towards Bitetos. Admire the wild landscapes and impressive rocky outcrops along the way. Arrival in Bitetos and dinner on board followed by a folk evening.

DAY 6

BITETOS – PORTO

Early morning start cruising towards Porto. Breakfast on board. Arrival around 9.00am before disembarking. End of the cruise. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation.

PORTUGAL

Braga

Vila Real

PORTO Vila Nova de Gaia

REGUA

DOURO

Lamego

O UR DO

PINHÃO FERRADOSA

SPAIN BARCA D'ALVA

Salamanca

Ref. POP or PPH Porto

8 - DAY CRUISE

From Porto to Spain

Porto, the Douro Valley (Portugal), Salamanca (Spain) PORTO - REGUA - VEGA DE TERON - FERRADOSA - PINHAO - PORTO

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Discovery of this country with its wine tradition and its magic landscapes Fado, flamenco, and traditional evenings on board DAY 1

PORTO

Welcome on board from 5.00pm. Settling into your cabin and presentation of the crew followed by a welcome cocktail served in the lounge and dinner on board. In the evening, an optional excursion by coach to explore Porto by night.

DAY 2

PORTO – REGUA

After a buffet breakfast on board, we will set off to explore Porto on an optional guided tour. One of the oldest cities in Europe, whose historic centre is classed as a world heritage site by UNESCO: unspoilt old quarters, a maze of winding narrow streets, arcaded houses, superb churches… But above all, Porto is Port wine: among the wine properties that extend as far as the eye can see along the Douro in Vila Nova de Gaia, we will visit a famous cellar where this exceptional wine slowly ages in the greatest secrecy. Tasting of the “precious nectar”. Back on board for lunch, during which you will be able to admire the fabulous landscapes to be seen during the cruise to Regua. We will go through the locks in Crestuma and Carrapatelo, the highest in Europe at 36 metres. Arrival in Regua around 8.00pm. Dinner on board followed by an evening of dancing or an evening walk (at your own pace) in Regua.

DAY 3

REGUA – BARCA D’ALVA

Buffet breakfast on board and departure for the optional excursion to Vila Real, a town in which the religious architecture is very varied. A little further down, you will get the chance to take a beautiful walk in the gardens of Solar de Mateus. During this time, the boat will sail to Pinhao where we will join it for lunch. Continuation of the cruise. We will be sailing into the heart of the vineyards of Porto, past magnificent hillsides covered in trellised vines planted in terraces up to 700m plunging majestically down towards the river. We will go through the locks in Valeira and Pocinho to reach Barca d’Alva during the evening. Dinner followed by a flamenco evening on board.

sailing, passing through a number of large locks. Arrival in Porto at the end of the evening. Dinner and fado evening on board.

DAY 4 VEGA DE TERON (optional excursion to Salamanca)

Buffet breakfast on board. Departure for the optional excursion to Salamanca, classed as a world heritage site by UNESCO. This town of dazzling beauty houses some extraordinary Romanesque, Arab and Christian architectural treasures. Lunch in Salamanca. Back to the boat. Dinner and an evening’s entertainment on board in Vega de Teron.

VEGA DE TERON FERRADOSA – PINHAO DAY 5

Departure early in the morning and buffet breakfast during the cruise. Through the locks in Pocinho and Valeira. Morning’s sailing. Lunch during the cruise. Stop in Ferradosa around 2.00pm. Departure for the optional “wines of Porto” excursion. You will follow the road through the vineyards and stop at a belvedere in the heart of the vines. You will then take part in a tasting of the wines of Porto in a quinta. Back on board in Pinhao around 6.00pm. You will also be able to explore the old station in Pinhao at your own pace, with its splendid “azulejos” (typical Portuguese tiles). Dinner and gala evening on board.

DAY 6

PINHAO – PORTO

Buffet breakfast on board. Departure from Pinhao by coach for the optional guided tour of Lamego. You will discover the Nossa Senhora dos Remedios sanctuary and the cathedral. Back on board in Regua. Lunch during the cruise. An afternoon’s

DAY 7

PORTO (optional excursion to Braga)

Buffet breakfast on board. Free morning in Porto. Back to the boat for lunch. In the afternoon, you will be able either to take some time to stroll around the city of Porto or take part in the optional excursion to Braga, nicknamed the “Rome of Portugal” because of its religious architecture of a very high quality. Back on board for dinner followed by a traditional evening.

DAY 8

PORTO

Buffet breakfast on board. End of our services. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation.

ITALY

VENICE Murano Burano

Padua

CHIOGGIA

Ref. VEN Venice

5 - DAY CRUISE

Venice and its lagoon VENICE - BURANO(1) - MURANO(1) - VENICE - CHIOGGIA - PADUA(1) - VENICE

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Optional tours of: The Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Square The islands in the lagoon Padua,, a city of art end pilgrimage DAY 1

VENICE

Boarding at 6.00pm in Venice at St. Basilio quay (vaporetto station Santa Marta). Time to settle comfortably in your cabins before meeting the crew during a welcome cocktail reception served in the lounge. Departure towards the 7 martiri dock during dinner. Evening on board in Venice. Overnight stop. Venice, the Grand Canal

Venice

free time to yourselves in Venice. Return on board at the end of the afternoon. Dinner, then dancing in the lounge. Overnight stop.

DAY 3

VENICE

Breakfast on board before leaving on a guided visit of Doge’s Palace and famous St. Mark’s Square (optional). Return to the ship for lunch. Enjoy a free afternoon in Venice. Return for dinner on board around 7.00pm. Free evening. Overnight stop.

VENICE - CHIOGGIA (or area) VENICE

VENICE – BURANO(1) MURANO(1) - VENICE

Buffet breakfast on board and morning spent cruising on the lagoon. Return to Venice at midday for lunch. Set off on a private sightseeing trip by boat (optional) to the islands of Burano, famous for its lacework, and Murano, known worldwide for its ancestral glass blowing techniques, or enjoy some

VENICE

Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. (1) Optional excursion.

The Doge’s Palace

DAY 4

DAY 2

DAY 5

Breakfast on board before disembarking at the passenger terminal in Venice. End of our services.

Breakfast on board while the ship cruises off across the magnificent Bay of Venice to reach Chioggia mid morning. Have some time to discover the town on your own. Lunch on board. In the afternoon, we offer your the possibility of visiting Padua, the pilgrimage town of St. Anthony of Padua, but also famous for art. Following a visit to the “Santo” basilica, dedicated to St. Anthony, take a stroll through the historic town centre and discover the “Pedrocchi coffee house”, dear to the inhabitants of Padua. In the meantime, the ship cruises back to Venice where you will join it in the evening. Dinner on board and gala evening. Overnight stop.

ITALY VENICE VERONA

Padua

POLESELLA

Murano Burano

CHIOGGIA

FERRARA

TAGLIO DI PÔ

Ref. VSI Verona

6 - DAY CRUISE

Venice, the lagoon and the Po Delta in Italy Cities of art, history and tradition

VENICE - PADUA - FERRARA - VERONA - LAGOON ISLANDS(1) - VENICE

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Optional tours of: Padua,, a city of art and pilgrimage The Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Square The relaxing islands in the lagoon

Including tours of:

Ferrara,, a medieval fortress town, and Verona, a prestigious city of art DAY 1

you will join it around 6.30pm. Dinner on board and free evening. Overnight stop.

Padua

DAY 3 POLESELLA – FERRARA VERONA – TAGLIO DI PO

After breakfast, set off by coach to visit Ferrara, awarded World heritage status by Unesco, this town was home to the Este Court. Return to the ship for lunch. Early afternoon, set off by coach to visit Verona, a truly fine Italian city of Romeo and Juliet fame, with its Roman theatre. Return to the ship in Polesella before sailing on to Taglio di Po to arrive in the evening. Gala dinner on board. Overnight stop.

DAY 4 TAGLIO DI PO CHIOGGIA (or area) – VENICE

Cruise off towards Chioggia early in the morning and breakfast on board. Arrive mid morning. Chioggia is a typical Adriatic fishing port built by the Romans, and second Venetian Republic and boasts works of art bearing witness to a great variety of

styles and periods. Take some time to stroll round and discover the town for yourselves. Return to the ship for lunch. Cruise back to Venice, arriving there around 3.00pm. Guided visit to Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Square (optional). Return to the ship for dinner. Free evening. Overnight stop.

DAY 5

VENICE – LAGOON ISLANDS(1) VENICE

Breakfast on board before setting off on a trip to the lagoon islands (optional) of Murano and Burano. Murano is famous for its glass work not forgetting the fine churches of St. Maria and St. Donato, one of the oldest in the lagoon. Burano, a fishing island, is famous for its traditional lacework. Return on board at 7 Martyrs quay. Enjoy a free afternoon, or have a ride in a gondola (optional) (booking and settlement on board). Return on board in the evening for dinner and free time. Overnight stop.

VENICE

Boarding at 6.00pm in Venice at St Basilio quay (vaporetto station Santa Marta) and on to 7 Martyrs quay. Time to settle comfortably in your cabins before being presented to the crew during a welcome cocktail reception served in the lounge. Dinner on board and free evening in Venice. Overnight stop.

DAY 2 VENICE – TAGLIO DI PO POLESELLA

DAY 6

VENICE

Sailing from 7 Martyrs quay early morning to join San Basilio quay before disembarking at 9.00am after breakfast. End of the cruise.

Early morning start and breakfast on board. The morning will be spent cruising towards Taglio di Po, on the Adriatic Sea. Lunch on board before reaching Taglio di Po around 1.30pm. Then leave by coach on a guided tour of Padua (optional), the town of St Antoine di Padova, but also famous for art and pilgrimages. Following a visit to the “Santo” basilica, dedicated to St. Antoine, take a stroll through the historic town centre and discover the “Pedrocchi coffee house”, dear to the inhabitants of Padua. Meanwhile, the ship cruises back to Polesella where

Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. (1) Optional tours.

Mantua

Ref. VEB Venice

7 - DAY CRUISE

Venice, the Lagoon Islands and the River Po VENICE - CHIOGGIA (OR NEARBY) - TAGLIO DI PO - POLESELLA - VENICE

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

OUR DIFFERENCE We take

you to the very heart of Venice

Visit(1): The Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Square in Venice The captivating Lagoon islands of Murano and Burano Padua, dedicated to St Anthony Ferrara, listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO Verona, Romeo and Juliet’s town Mantua,, birthplace of the Renaissance The Castello Quarter(2) renowned as Venice’s ancient centre “Italian art and traditions” Show(1)

DAY 1

VENICE

We board our floating hotel from 6.00pm at the San Basilio Quay (Vaporetto station, Santa Marta) and settle into our cabins. We have a welcome cocktail in the lounge bar and are introduced to the crew. We cruise to our mooring point for tonight at the Seven Martyrs Quay before we have dinner on board restaurant. The rest of the evening is free.

DAY 2

VENICE

DAY 5

Breakfast on board this morning before setting off on our optional visit of Venice, beginning in what is the historic and tourist centre of the town, St Mark’s Square. This is Venice’s only true piazza with an aweinspiring basilica, soaring campanile and magnificent Doge’s Palace. The palace is Byzantine in origin and used to be the home of the Doge and the seat of the Palace of Justice. We return on board for lunch before our afternoon optional excursion to visit the islands in the Lagoon. We begin in Murano, home of Venice’s glassmaking industry since the late 13th century and a beautiful little island to visit. We then visit Burano, famous for its lacework which was developed on the island in the 16th century, and well loved by artists for its quayside houses painted in startlingly bright and contrasting colours. We return on board for dinner and moor for the night.

DAY 3 VENICE CHIOGGIA (or nearby) – TAGLIO DI PO

Breakfast on board and a relaxing morning afloat as we cruise to Chioggia, where we arrive late morning. After lunch on board, we set off on our optional guided visit of Padua, the main setting for Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. Known as the town of St Anthony, Padua is also a pilgrimage town and full of artistic treasures. After our visit of the famous “Santo” Basilica dedicated to Saint Anthony, we have plenty of free time to wander at our own pace and explore the historic centre independently. Do try to make time to visit the magnificent 19th century Caffè Pedrocchi, one of the largest cafes in the world and much loved by artists and local inhabitants alike. We return on board for dinner as our floating hotel cruises gently to Taglio di Po, where we arrive late evening and moor for the night.

DAY 4

TAGLIO DI PO – POLESELLA

Breakfast on board this morning as we cruise to Polesella, where we arrive late morning. After lunch on board, we set off by coach on our optional excursion to Verona. This town has the largest collection of Roman remains and artefacts in northern Italy and of course was made famous by Shakespeare’s tragic and impossible love story of Romeo and Juliet. We return on board at Polesella for dinner. Tonight, we have an optional evening show entitled “Italian art and traditions” at Crespino (minimum of 45 participants required). We moor for the night at Polesella.

POLESELLA

Breakfast on board this morning before we set off on our optional excursion to discover Ferrara. Listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, this Renaissance town is surrounded by a continuous wall almost 9km long (approximately 5.6 miles) which is one of the oldest and most impressive defensive systems of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. It makes use of all the defence techniques used in the 1400s and 1500s: city gates, bastions, large towers, gun slots and embrasures. Inside the walls we find many palaces, churches and monasteries. We return to Polesella for lunch on board and then set off by coach for our optional excursion to Bologna. Bologna is famous today for its arcades or porticos, balconies, many churches and curved towers. It is also home to the oldest university in the western world. This cultural influence gave Bologna its nickname la Dotta (the learned one). We return on board for dinner and the boat heads back to Venice.

DAY 6

VENICE

Arrived in Venice early morning and have breakfast before setting off on foot for our optional visit of the Castello Quarter in search of the secret Venice through its old quarters to the Church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo. The Church is the largest Gothic building in the town housing many funerary monuments and paintings, including some of Bellini’s masterpieces (1430-1516), in particular his famous depictions of Saint Christopher and Saint Sebastian. After lunch on board, the afternoon is free to explore Venice independently on foot or perhaps take an optional gondola trip (booking and settlement on board). We return on board for dinner and a special Gala evening. We moor for the night in Venice.

DAY 7

VENICE

After breakfast on board this morning, we disembark around 9.00am. End of our services. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. (1) Optional tours. (2) If the boat is moored at the San Basilio Quay, the visit of the Castello Quarter will be replaced by a visit to the Dorsoduro and Santa Croce districts.

Rivers of

France

GIRONDE

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22 The Gironde, the Dordogne and the Garonne Rivers

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26 The Rhone Valley, the Camargue and the MĂŠditerranean Sea

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35 The Seine Valley : From Paris to Normandy Coast

PAUILLAC

BLAYE LIBOURNE

ST ÉMILION

GARONNE

BORDEAUX

OG NE

Ref. BOQ Saint Emilion

NEW FOR 2011

5 - DAY CRUISE

The Gironde and Dordogne Rivers The exceptional region of Bordeaux

BORDEAUX – PAUILLAC – BLAYE – LIBOURNE – SAINT EMILION(1) – BORDEAUX

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Visit the largest area of AOC vineyards in the world

Hidden and unusual heritage(1) Pauillac and the Médoc with their renowned châteaux The medieval city of Blaye and its renowned wines Saint-Emilion, the history of a medieval city Bordeaux, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Bordeaux region offers an incredible range of attractions for those who appreciate fine food and wines DAY 1

BORDEAUX

Boarding between 6.00 and 7.00pm. Settling into your cabin. Meet the crew during a welcome cocktail reception. Dinner on board followed by an evening of entertainment.

BORDEAUX – PAUILLAC THE MEDOC(1) DAY 2

We set sail early this morning, and have breakfast as we cruise. We head down the River Garonne and then join the River Gironde, passing Cazeau Island and Patiras Island before arriving Pauillac at the end of the morning. Built long ago by wine merchants and ships’ captains, Pauillac has managed to preserve the fine houses belonging to the old nobility that

were built from great blocks of stone along its quaysides. After lunch on board, our optional excursion this afternoon is to visit the Médoc (reservation in advance essential) – a renowned region and an “away-from-it-all” spot where the most famous of all red wines in the world are cultivated: a strip of land squeezed between ocean and estuary. Here a mild, humid climate has made it easy to cultivate and develop the vines. We pass through most of the great Médoc appelations such as Saint Julien, Margaux, Haut-Médoc and many more, following the famous Châteaux Route. We also have the opportunity to see the “must see” châteaux of Lafite-Rothschild, Latour and Mouton Rothschild. We return on board for dinner and an evening’s entertainment provided by our crew. We moor for the night in Pauillac.

DAY 3

PAUILLAC – BLAYE – LIBOURNE Departure of the boat in the early morning We leave Pauillac and have breakfast on board as we cruise. We arrive in Blaye around 9.00am. In days gone by, this superb acropolis was the perfect look-out post to watch for invaders. Vauban had a citadel built here and this fortress is without doubt the biggest attraction in Blaye. We set off on our optional excursion along the Corniche, or cliff route. Narrow and picturesque, the road snakes alongside the River Dordogne before reaching the Gironde Estuary. As we travel, we catch a glimpse of charming gardens, ancient fishermen’s houses, remarkable dwelling places carved out of the heart of the cliff, not forgetting the famous carrelets, the unique fishermen’s huts perched on wooden stilts on top of the water. The scenery here is a quite unusual combination of river, rocks and vines. We stop in the village of Bourg, a charming city built on a rocky outcrop enclosed by medieval ramparts. We then return to Blaye, where we visit the citadel. Majestic and imposing, it overhangs the Gironde Estuary and affords magnificent panoramic views over the Gironde. We return on board for lunch, and continue our cruise towards Cadillac. Shortly after passing the island of Cazeau, we join the River Dordogne and head for Libourne, where we arrive during the evening. We return on board for a Gala dinner followed by an evening of dancing. We moor for the night.

DAY 4 LIBOURNE SAINT-EMILION(1) – BORDEAUX

After breakfast on board, we have an optional excursion to Saint-Émilion this morning. We have a guided visit of the underground monuments of Saint-Émilion village as our guide introduces us to the history of the medieval city. We then visit an exceptional Troglodyte settlement – the cave of Émilion, the monk who founded the city, the Chapel of the Holy Trinity built in his honour and the catacombs. Finally we see what is undoubtedly the most original of all the monuments – the Monolithic church. Carved out entirely from the limestone rocks, it is the largest church in Europe. We next head off to visit a family-run vineyard and wineproducer where we are welcomed by the owner who explains the steps involved in producing the great wines of Saint-Émilion. Naturally we have a tasting to conclude our visit. We rejoin our floating hotel in Libourne for lunch on board and continue our cruise to Bordeaux, where we arrive around 6.00pm. After dinner on board, we set off on our optional guided tour of Bordeaux by night. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bordeaux obtained this classification in the category of “cultural site”. Half of the town – the boulevards on the banks of the River Garonne – has also been recognised for its architectural heritage. We set off by coach for a guided panoramic tour of the city, and we see the key buildings and monuments before we visit Old Bordeaux on foot. From the broad avenues of the Neo-classical areas of Quinconces and the Grand Théâtre to the narrow alleyways of the Saint-Pierre district, this tour gives us the opportunity to see the diversity of Bordeaux’s rich heritage. We return on board and moor for the night.

DAY 5

BORDEAUX

After breakfast on board, we disembark around 9.00am. End of our services. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. (1) Optional excursions.

PAUILLAC

BLAYE LIBOURNE

ST ÉMILION

GARONNE

BORDEAUX

Ref. BOS Bordeaux

NEW FOR 2011

6 - DAY CRUISE

Discover the great Bordeaux wines The Gironde Estuary and the River Dordogne

BORDEAUX – PAUILLAC – BLAYE – LIBOURNE – SAINT-EMILION(1) – BORDEAUX

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

The largest area of AOC vineyards in the world

Discover (1): Pauillac and the Médoc Cruise to the Gironde Estuary The medieval city of Blaye and its renowned wines Saint-Emilion, the history of a medieval city Bordeaux, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site Steeped in history, wine and natural treasures, the Bordeaux region offers an astonishing range of delights that captivate the eyes and taste buds alike. DAY 1

BORDEAUX

Boarding between 6.00 and 7.00pm. Time to settle comfortably in your cabin. Presentation of the crew, welcome cocktail. Dinner on board followed by an evening of entertainment.

DAY 2

BORDEAUX – PAUILLAC

We head down the River Garonne and then join the River Gironde, passing Cazeau Island and Patiras Island before arriving Pauillac in time for lunch on board. Built long ago by wine merchants and ships’ captains, Pauillac has managed to preserve the fine houses belonging to the old nobility that were built from great blocks of stone along its quaysides. Our optional excursion this afternoon is to visit the Médoc (reservation in advance essential) – a renowned region and an “away-from-it-all” spot

where the most famous of all red wines in the world are cultivated: a strip of land squeezed between ocean and estuary. Here a mild, humid climate has made it easy to cultivate and develop the vines. We pass through most of the great Médoc appelations such as Saint Julien, Margaux, Haut-Médoc and many more, following the famous Châteaux Route. We also have the opportunity to see the “must see” châteaux Lafite-Rothschild, Latour and Mouton Rothschild. We return on board for dinner and an evening of entertainment. We moor for the night in Pauillac.

DAY 3 PAUILLAC – GIRONDE ESTUARY – BLAYE

We set sail early this morning, cruising along the Gironde to the estuary. We pass the marshes, Meschers-sur-Gironde with its steep cliffs, Trogolodyte houses and fishermen’s huts, before arriving in Blaye. We have lunch on board, and arrive in Blaye around 2.00pm. In days gone by, this superb acropolis was the perfect look-out post to watch for invaders. Vauban had a citadel built here and this fortress is without doubt the biggest attraction in Blaye. We set off by coach on our optional excursion along the Corniche, or cliff route. Narrow and picturesque, the road snakes alongside the River Dordogne before reaching the Gironde Estuary. As we travel, we catch a glimpse of charming gardens, ancient fishermen’s houses, remarkable dwelling places carved out of the heart of the cliff, not forgetting the famous carrelets, the unique fishermen’s huts perched on wooden stilts on top of the water. The scenery here is a quite unusual combination of river, rocks and vines. We stop in the village of Bourg, a charming city built on a rocky outcrop enclosed by medieval ramparts. We then return to Blaye, where we visit the citadel. Majestic and imposing, it overhangs the Gironde Estuary and affords magnificent panoramic views over the Gironde. We return on board for dinner, followed by an evening of dancing. We moor for the night in Blaye.

DAY 4 BLAYE – LIBOURNE SAINT-EMILION(1)

We have breakfast as we cruise this morning, heading for Libourne. Shortly after passing the island of Cazeau, we join the River Dordogne and head for Libourne where we arrive in time for lunch.

After lunch on board, we have an optional excursion to Saint-Émilion. We have a guided visit of the underground monuments of Saint-Émilion village as our guide introduces us to the history of the medieval city. We then visit an exceptional Troglodyte settlement – the cave of Émilion, the monk who founded the city, the Chapel of the Holy Trinity built in his honour and the catacombs. Finally we see what is undoubtedly the most original of all the monuments – the Monolithic church. Carved out entirely from the limestone rocks, it is the largest church in Europe. We next head off to visit a familyrun vineyard and wine-producer where we are welcomed by the owner who explains the steps involved in producing the great wines of SaintÉmilion. Naturally we have a tasting to conclude our visit. We rejoin our floating hotel in Libourne at the end of the afternoon. After dinner on board, the rest of the evening is free. We moor for the night in Libourne.

DAY 5

LIBOURNE – BORDEAUX

We have breakfast on board today as we continue our cruise back to Bordeaux, where we arrive in the morning. Lunch on board. We set off on our optional guided tour of Bordeaux. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bordeaux obtained this classification in the category of “cultural site”. Half of the town – the boulevards on the banks of the River Garonne – has also been recognised for its architectural heritage. We set off by coach for a guided panoramic tour of the city, and we see the key buildings and monuments before we visit Old Bordeaux on foot. From the broad avenues of the Neo-classical areas of Quinconces and the Grand Théâtre to the narrow alleyways of the Saint-Pierre district, this tour gives us the opportunity to see the diversity of Bordeaux’s rich heritage. We return on board for a gala dinner, followed by an evening of dancing.

DAY 6

BORDEAUX

PAUILLAC

BLAYE LIBOURNE

BORDEAUX

ST ÉMILION

CADILLAC

DORDOGNE

Ref. BOP Haut Bergey Castle, Graves

NEW FOR 2011

7 - DAY CRUISE

A renowned land of plenty The Gironde Estuary and the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers

BORDEAUX - PAUILLAC - BLAYE - CADILLAC - LIBOURNE - SAINT-EMILION(1) - BORDEAUX

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

where the most famous of all red wines in the world are cultivated. We also have the opportunity to see the “must see” châteaux of Lafite-Rothschild, Latour and Mouton Rothschild. We return on board for dinner and an evening of entertainment. We moor for the night in Pauillac.

Discover the largest area of AOC vineyards in the world

DAY 3 PAUILLAC – GIRONDE ESTUARY – BLAYE

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Cultural diversity(1) Pauillac and the Médoc The medieval city of Blaye and its renowned wines The medieval château at Roquetaillade Cadillac, a listed historic monument Saint-Emilion, the history of a medieval city Bordeaux, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site Two great rivers and the Gironde Estuary. A complex and colourful mosaic of scenery, textures and moods. Come and join us as we explore this rich and diverse region DAY 1

BORDEAUX

Boarding between 6.00 and 7.00pm. Time to settle comfortably in your cabin. Presentation of the crew, welcome cocktail. Dinner followed by an evening of entertainment.

DAY 2

BORDEAUX – PAUILLAC

We head down the River Garonne and then join the River Gironde, passing Cazeau Island and Patiras Island before arriving Pauillac in time for lunch on board. Our optional excursion this afternoon is to visit the Médoc (reservation in advance essential) – a renowned region and an “away-from-it-all” spot

We set sail early this morning, cruising along the Gironde to the estuary. We pass the marshes, Meschers-sur-Gironde with its steep cliffs, Troglodyte houses and fishermen’s huts, before arriving in Blaye. We have lunch on board, and arrive in Blaye around 2.00pm. In days gone by, this superb acropolis was an ideal look-out post to watch for invaders. Vauban had a citadel built here and this fortress is without doubt the biggest attraction in Blaye. We set off on our optional excursion along the Corniche, or cliff route. Narrow and picturesque, the road snakes alongside the River Dordogne before reaching the Gironde Estuary. We stop in the village of Bourg, a charming city built on a rocky outcrop enclosed by medieval ramparts. We then return to Blaye, where we visit the citadel. Majestic and imposing, it overhangs the Gironde Estuary and affords magnificent panoramic views over the Gironde. We return on board for dinner, followed by an evening of dancing. We moor for the night in Blaye.

DAY 4

BLAYE – CADILLAC

We have breakfast as we cruise this morning, heading for Cadillac. After passing the island of Cazeau, we head back upstream along the Gironde before joining the Garonne again. We pass the city of Bordeaux and arrive in Cadillac in time for lunch. This afternoon we have optional guided visits to the château at Roquetaillade and to Cadillac. We set off by coach for the château at Roquetaillade. This famous, magnificent medieval château is a listed historic monument built during the 12th and 14th centuries. We also see the castle keep from the Middle Ages, the first ever Renaissance chimneys in the region (dating from 1600) but most important of all, the unique 19th century interiors – created by Viollet-le-Duc and today listed as part of France’s historic heritage. We return to Cadillac and our guided visit of the town. Located on the right bank of the Garonne, the Grailly family, the lords of Cadillac, es-

tablished this walled town where the Dukes of Épernon then built their magnificent château. We see the gates and ramparts (listed historic monuments), the central square with its arches, ancient houses and the church dating from the 15th century. We return on board for dinner. The rest of the evening is free. We moor for the night in Cadillac.

CADILLAC – LIBOURNE SAINT EMILION (1)

DAY 5

We set sail early this morning, taking breakfast as we cruise, heading towards Libourne. Cruising along the Garonne, we pass the city of Bordeaux. Shortly after passing the island of Cazeau, we join the River Dordogne and head for Libourne where we arrive in the early afternoon. After lunch on board, we set off by coach on our optional excursion to Saint-Émilion. We have a guided visit of the underground monuments of Saint-Émilion village and we have a tasting to conclude our visit. We rejoin our floating hotel in Libourne at the end of the afternoon. After dinner on board we have an evening’s entertainment provided by our crew before we moor for the night.

DAY 6

LIBOURNE – BORDEAUX

We have breakfast and lunch on board today as we continue our cruise back to Bordeaux, where we arrive in the early afternoon. We set off by coach on our optional guided tour of Bordeaux. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bordeaux obtained this classification in the category of “cultural site”. We set off by coach for a guided panoramic tour of the city, and we see the key buildings and monuments before we visit Old Bordeaux on foot. We return on board for our gala dinner, followed by an evening of dancing.

DAY 7

BORDEAUX

PAUILLAC

BLAYE LIBOURNE

BORDEAUX

ST ÉMILION

CADILLAC

DORDOGNE

Ref. BOA Arcachon basin

NEW FOR 2011

8 - DAY CRUISE

2 mighty rivers, the Gironde Estuary And the Arcachon Basin Discover an exceptional region

BORDEAUX - PAUILLAC - BLAYE - CADILLAC - LIBOURNE - SAINT-EMILION (1) - BORDEAUX - THE ARCACHON BASIN (2) - BORDEAUX

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Discover the largest area of AOC vineyards in the world

Cultural diversity(1) Pauillac and the Médoc The medieval city of Blaye and its renowned wines Cadillac, a listed historic monument Saint-Emilion, the history of a medieval city Bordeaux, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site The Arcachon Basin Undulating through the valleys of the Médoc, Libourne and the Entre-deux-Mers, the Bordeaux region is both enchanting and mysterious DAY 1

BORDEAUX

Boarding between 6.00 and 7.00pm. Settling into your cabin. Meet the crew during a welcome cocktail reception. Dinner on board followed by an evening of entertainment.

DAY 2

BORDEAUX – PAUILLAC

We head down the River Garonne and then join the River Gironde and Patiras Island before arriving Pauillac in time for lunch on board. After lunch on board, our optional excursion this afternoon is to visit the Médoc (reservation in advance essential) – a renowned region and an “away-from-it-all” spot where the most famous of all red wines in the world

are cultivated. We also have the opportunity to see the “must see” châteaux of Lafite-Rothschild, Latour and Mouton Rothschild. We return on board for dinner and an evening of entertainment. We moor for the night in Pauillac.

to conclude our visit. We rejoin our floating hotel in Libourne at the end of the afternoon. After dinner on board we have an evening’s entertainment provided by our crew before we moor for the night.

PAUILLAC – GIRONDE ESTUARY – BLAYE

We have breakfast and lunch on board today as we continue our cruise back to Bordeaux, where we arrive in the early afternoon. We set off by coach on our optional guided tour of Bordeaux. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this tour gives us the opportunity to see the diversity of Bordeaux’s rich heritage. We return on board for dinner and the rest of the evening is free.

DAY 3

We set sail early this morning, cruising along the Gironde to the estuary. We have lunch on board, and arrive in Blaye around 2.00pm. In days gone by, this superb acropolis was an ideal look-out post to watch for invaders. We set off on our optional excursion along the Corniche, or cliff route. Narrow and picturesque, the road snakes alongside the River Dordogne before reaching the Gironde Estuary. We stop in the village of Bourg, a charming city built on a rocky outcrop enclosed by medieval ramparts. We then return to Blaye, where we visit the citadel. We return on board for dinner, followed by an evening of dancing. We moor for the night in Blaye.

DAY 4

BLAYE – CADILLAC

We have breakfast as we cruise this morning, heading for Cadillac. We pass the city of Bordeaux and arrive in Cadillac in time for lunch. This afternoon we have optional guided visits to the château at Roquetaillade and to Cadillac. We set off by coach for the château at Roquetaillade. We return on board for dinner. The rest of the evening is free. We moor for the night in Cadillac.

DAY 5 CADILLAC – LIBOURNE SAINT EMILION (1)

We set sail early this morning, taking breakfast as we cruise, heading towards Libourne. Cruising along the Garonne, we pass the city of Bordeaux. Shortly after passing the island of Cazeau, we join the River Dordogne and head for Libourne where we arrive in the early afternoon. After lunch on board, we set off by coach on our optional excursion to SaintÉmilion. We have a guided visit of the underground monuments of Saint-Émilion village as our guide introduces us to the history of the medieval city. We then visit an exceptional Troglodyte settlement – the cave of Émilion, and we have a tasting

DAY 6

LIBOURNE – BORDEAUX

DAY 7 BORDEAUX – THE ARCACHON BASIN (2) – BORDEAUX

After breakfast on board, we set off on our optional excursion to the centre of the Arcachon Basin (lunch included). We begin with a visit to the great dune at Pilat, the highest dune in Europe at an altitude of 107 metres. At the summit, the view is awe-inspiring. Next we head for Arcachon, where we have a boat trip on the Arcachon Basin. During our trip we see the Ile aux Oiseaux (or Bird Island), the Tchanque cabins, the oyster beds, the peninsula of the legendary cap Ferret, the fishermen’s villages and the Arcachon seafront with views of the Pilat dune. After lunch in a local restaurant, we set off by coach to Gujan-Mestras, where we visit an oyster house, complete with la Maison des Huitres, or Oyster Farming Museum. We then visit the Oyster cabins and taste some oysters. We return to Bordeaux. Our gala dinner on board is followed by an evening of dancing.

DAY 8

BORDEAUX

Fourvieres’ basilica

Ref. LYC Lyon

NEW FOR 2011

4 - DAY CRUISE

A Lyon Discovery Tour LA CROIX-ROUSSE, QUARTER OF LYON - THE FAMOUS LYONNAIS TROMPE L’OEIL PAINTED WALLS - LYON OLD TOWN THE TRABOULES PASSAGEWAYS - THE CENTRAL FOOD MARKET OF LYON, NOW NAMED AFTER PAUL BOCUSE

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Unique & original itinerary ON A FULL BOARD BASIS VISITS INCLUDED: La Croix Rousse Quarter Quarter, Painted walls, the House of the Silk Weavers & l’Institut Lumière Museum Lyon Old Town & its Traboules passageways The Central Food Market of Lyon-Paul Bocuse with tastings of local regional produce Close-up cabaret on board From Fourvière Hill, where the Roman town of Lugdunum originated, to Lyon old town below, a district where the Renaissance architecture and buildings have been protected over the centuries. Recalling the history of the CroixRousse Hill, where the silk weavers, called “canuts”, used to live and work. Tempt your palate, with a tasting of regional produce in the Central Food Market of Lyon (Les Halles de Lyon-Paul Bocuse), a real temple to French gastronomy. DAY 1

LYON

Boarding in your floating hotel around 6.00pm at the Claude Bernard Quay and settle into your cabins. Meet the crew during a welcome cocktail reception. Dinner on board followed by an evening of entertainment.

DAY 2

LYON OLD TOWN

After breakfast on board, we set off by coach to visit La Croix-Rousse Quarter. Here we learn about the world of the silk workers through the Description

Les Halles

of the Painted Wall of the “Canuts”, which retraces the history of the Croix-Rousse Quarter. We also visit the Silk Weavers’ House which is both a museum of silk weaving and a cooperative created to preserve the traditions of the industry, before we head for the Institut Lumière Museum, located in the heart of Montplaisir, the historic district of Lyon where the Lumière brothers invented cinematography. We return on board for lunch. In the afternoon, we have a panoramic tour by coach from Fourvière Hill to Lyon Old Town. We have a wonderful view of the entire city laid out before us from the esplanade of the Basilica of Fourvière. Our coach then takes us to Lyon Old Town so we can visit the Traboules passageways. We have a walk through Lyon Old Town, the first protected district in France to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, so we can see all that remains in the town from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. We discover the alleyways, inner courtyards, galleries and traboules passageways. We return on board for dinner, which is followed by an evening of dancing. Tonight we cruise through Lyon, passing the old town which is beautifully illuminated at night and a unique sight.

gastronomy of Lyon, after which we are free to wander through the aisles of the marketplace to discover all the different produce for which the gastronomic capital is justifiably renowned. Here we find a myriad of colours, sounds, aromas and flavours in a quite unique atmosphere and place where quality and well-being go hand in hand. After our wander, we are invited to a tasting of regional produce before returning on board for lunch. This afternoon is at leisure so we can discover the city at our own pace. There is much to see and do in Lyon, so we can take full advantage of our free time here to do whatever takes our fancy: visit museums, do some shopping or simply have a leisurely stroll. Back on board this evening, we have our Gala Dinner, followed by a close-up cabaret in the lounge/bar. Wandering from table to table, our magician brings magic and mystery to life just a few centimetres away from us.

THE COVERED FOOD MARKET (LES HALLES)

Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate.

DAY 3

After breakfast on board, we set off for our guided visit of the Central Food Market of Lyon (Les Halles). We begin with a brief introduction to the

DAY 4

LYON

After breakfast on board, we disembark around 9.00am. End of our services.

NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation.

RHÔNE

AVIGNON Baux de Provence

ST-GILLES

ARLES

CAMARGUE Saintes-Mariesde-la-Mer

MARTIGUES Marseille

Ref. AVQ

4 - DAY CRUISE

Avignon

NEW FOR 2011

The Colours of Provence AVIGNON - ARLES - AVIGNON

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Unique & original itinerary ALL MEALS INCLUDED INCLUDED VISITS TO: Avignon & the Gardens of the Papal Palace Arles, a great town of art & history Fontvieille & Alphonse Daudet’s Mill Les Baux de Provence Wine tasting French songs evening

the shops in the pedestrianised area, rue Joseph Vernet and rue St-Agricol, the old Balance district and the main Rue de la République: in addition, there is a huge choice of elegant and well-stocked little shops and boutiques where we can find traditional Provençal fabrics, ceramics and pottery, traditional manger figurines (santons), local handicrafts and other regional specialities. We return on board for dinner and a show of traditional French singing.

DAY 3

AVIGNON – ARLES - AVIGNON In the heart of Provence, our cruise allows us to discover Avignon, Arles, Fontvieille and Les Baux de Provence. DAY 1

AVIGNON

Boarding between 6.00 and 7.00pm. Time to settle comfortably in your cabin. Presentation of the crew, welcome cocktail. Dinner on board followed by an evening of entertainment.

DAY 2

AVIGNON

After breakfast on board, we have guided visit on foot of Avignon – a wonderful opportunity to learn about the town. From the arrival of the popes and their cardinals, who decorated their livery in Italianstyle, built churches and chapels and completely changed the fate of the city, up until the 17th and 19th centuries when the facades of the mansions in the town bore testament first to the Italian influence then to a more classical French-style. As we walk along the streets, the history of the districts or of the famous Bridge of Avignon is brought to life. From the gardens of the Papal Palace, we have a wonderful view of the River Rhone and the famous bridge. We return on board for lunch and the afternoon is free for independent exploration. There’s time to visit

We set sail early this morning, taking breakfast as we cruise and arrive in Arles around 10.00am. First of all we have a guided walking tour of Arles – a real open-air museum and one of the top destinations for tourists and culture vultures alike. During our visit we see the Roman Amphitheatre (or Arenas), the Roman Theatre Antique, and St Trophime Square with its cloisters and church. This important pilgrimage church was the starting point of the so-called Via Tolosa, the route that led from Arles to Toulouse, with the final destination being Santiago de Compostela. We continue our visit on to the square of the Forum, ending finally at the Roman Thermal Baths of Constantine. We return to the ship on foot for lunch. This afternoon, we set off by coach to Fontvieille, where we visit the famous mill of Alphonse Daudet, before continuing on to les Baux de Provence, undoubtedly one of the prettiest villages in France. It is located in the heart of the Alpilles mountains on a rocky outcrop with exceptional, breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside – Arles, the Camargue and the Alpilles mountains. The huge ruined castle, which overlooks the plains to the south, is one of the must-visit sites in all of Provence. A wine-tasting finishes our excursion today and we return on board around 6.00pm. We set sail again soon after board-

ing, arriving in Avignon late evening. Tonight, the Gala Dinner on board is followed by an evening of dancing and entertainment. We moor for the night in Avignon.

DAY 4

AVIGNON

After breakfast on board, we disembark around 9.00am. End of ou services. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation.

Arles

LYON COTE DU RHONE

VIENNE

RHONE

TAIN L'HERMITAGE Valence

Le Pouzin

Montelimar

COTE DU RHONE

VIVIERS Vallon Pont d'Arc

Bourg St-Andéol

AVIGNON ARLES

CAMARGUE Saintes-Mariesde-la-Mer

Ref. LMA Martigues

3 - DAY CRUISE

Escape to Provence LYON - AVIGNON - ARLES - PORT SAINT LOUIS - MARTIGUES(2)

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Excursions Visit of Avignon and the city of the Popes(1) The wild and strange Camargue(1) DAY 1

LYON

Boarding at 3.00pm in Lyon, quay Claude Bernard. Time to settle comfortably in your cabins. Afternoon spent cruising southwards down the river. Afternoon spent sailing. Meet the crew during a welcome cocktail reception. Dinner on board, followed by an evening of entertainment. Sailing at night.

DAY 2

AVIGNON – ARLES

Breakfast while cruising. The morning will be devoted to sailing along the main part of the river. A unique trip. Lunch on cruise. Arrival in Avignon around 2.00pm. Visit the ancient citadel Palace of the Popes (optional) surrounded by ramparts and perched on a rock over the river, once a lavish court bustling with artists and scholars. Back to the ship for dinner and a gala evening while cruising on to Arles. Overnight stop.

DAY 3 ARLES – PORT SAINT LOUIS MARTIGUES(2)

After breakfast, disembark around 8.00am on a sightseeing tour of the Camargue (optional), a

Avignon

huge plain where the sea and marchlands are home to a great number of species of waterfowl. Stroll round the charming town of Saintes-Maries-dela-Mer, famous for its gipsy gatherings. Its fortified church is well worth a visit! Return on board in Port St. Louis then on to Martigues. Lunch on board before disembarking at 5.00pm. End of our services.

EXTENSION 3-DAY TRIP - RÉF. LUB

Discover the Luberon DAY 1

MARTIGUES - APT

Disembark around 5.00pm and visit Apt, a busy market town in the Luberon valley famous for its ochre and candied fruits. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in the area.

DAY 2 APT – OCHRE QUARRIES GORDES

After breakfast leave with your guide to visit Apt: the St Anne cathedral, the Royal chapel, the Clock Tower. Then, go round a candied fruits factory before enjoying some free time to discover the town. Lunch before setting off towards Roussillon to discover the picturesque ochre quarries. Then on to Gordes, a charming little village where the houses rise in terraces on a cliff facing the Luberon river. Walk round the Abbey of Senanque, a jewel of Cistercian art whose original monastery is unspoiled.

Then off to Coustellet to visit the Lavender museum and its collection of stills. Return to the hotel for dinner and a free evening.

DAY 3 SORGUE VALLEY VAUCLUSE FOUNTAIN - LYON

Breakfast before leaving by coach to visit the Vaucluse Fountain in the Sorgue Valley. It is one of the most powerful resurgences in the world - the mouth of an underground river mixed with rainfall from the Sorgue plain. Visit a paper mill powered by water from the Sorgue. Then on to Isle sur Sorgue and discover the town and the Collegiate of Notre Dame des Anges and the Donadei de Camredon Hotel and the Hospital. Have lunch before returning to Lyon on the motorway. Arrive between 6.00 and 7.00pm. End of our services.

BEAUJOLAIS LYON COTE DU RHONE

VIENNE St-Vallier

TAIN L'HERMITAGE La Voulte

RHONE VIVIERS

Montelimar

COTE DU RHONE Bollene

Vallon Pont d'Arc

Bourg St-Andeol Beaucaire

AVIGNON Tarascon

ARLES CAMARGUE Saintes-Mariesde-la-Mer

Pont en Royans

PORT SAINT LOUIS MARTIGUES

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4 - DAY CRUISE

The Camargue and the wild Rhone “God’s River”

MARTIGUES(1) - AVIGNON - VIVIERS - TAIN L’HERMITAGE - VIENNE - LYON

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Optional tour of: Avignon and the city of the Popes The Ardèche Gorge Gorge, unspoilt nature The Vercors DAY 1

MARTIGUES(1)

Arrival at 5.00pm. Boarding in Martigues and time to settle comfortably in your cabins before meeting the crew during a welcome cocktail reception. Dinner, than departure towards Avignon (around 9.30pm) on the Fos canal, linking Martigues to Rhone along the Mediterranean coast.

Numerous panoramic viewpoints mark the way. We will stop at one of them. They are situated on the high corniche and offer breathtaking views over the Gorge. Back on board in Saint-Etienne-des-Sorts around 5.00pm. Departure of the boat for Viviers at 8.00pm. Dinner on board. Arrival in Viviers around 9.30pm. Overnight stopover.

DAY 3 VIVIERS – TAIN L’HERMITAGE (Côtes du Rhone) Navigation morning to La Voulte. Breakfast during the cruise. Morning cruising towards La Voulte. Arrival after lunch. In the afternoon, optional excursion in the Vercors. Departure by coach toward Die where you will get the chance to visit a wine cellar and taste the famous Clairette de Die. Then, we will follow the road of the Rousset mountain pass, from where you will enjoy a wonderful panoramic view over the Vercors Plateau. On toward Vassieux en Vercors, la Chapelle en Vercors and Pont en Royans, famous for its suspension

houses. Back on board in Tain l’Hermitage. Dinner and gala evening on board. Overnight stopover.

DAY 4

TAIN L’HERMITAGE – VIENNE - LYON

Sail up the Rhone, stopping off in Vienne for a guided tour (optional) of this Roman city, before disembarking after lunch (around 2.00pm) in Lyon. End of the cruise. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. (1) Depending on availabilities of the mooring port, the stopover in Martigues might be replaced by Port Saint Louis du Rhone.

DAY 2 AVIGNON – (City of Popes) VIVIERS (Le Vivarais)

Wake up in Avignon and breakfast on board. As early on as the 12th century, Avignon was a prominent city due to its famous bridge across the Rhone (Pont d’Avignon). With the arrival of the Popes in the 14th century, Avignon became a second Rome. After breakfast, leave on a guided tour (optional) of the City of Popes and its Palace, a citadel surrounded by ramparts and perched on a rock over the river, once a lavish court bustling with artists and scholars. Enjoy some time in Avignon before returning to the ship for lunch and cruising gently on to Roquemaure. Departure around 2.00pm for the optional excursion by coach to visit the Ardèche Gorge. Heading towards Bourg Saint Andéol across the Plateau des Gras to reach Vallon Pont d’Arc. Here, the Ardèche has hewn through the cliff, to construct a grandiose natural arch. “The Pont d’Arc”, 34 metres high. From here, the itinerary follows the famous Route des Gorges where you can explore the harmonious meanderings of the river.

The Ardèche Gorge

LYON COTE DU RHONE

RHONE

VIENNE

TAIN L'HERMITAGE Valence

Le Pouzin

VIVIERS Vallon Pont d'Arc

Montelimar

COTE DU RHONE

Bourg St-Andéol

AVIGNON ARLES

CAMARGUE Saintes-Mariesde-la-Mer

Ref. LYL

5 - DAY CRUISE

Avignon

The magic of the Provencal Rhone & the Camargue LYON - ARLES - AVIGNON - VIVIERS - TAIN L’HERMITAGE - LYON

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Tour of the wild and unspoilt Camargue(1) Arles and its exceptional heritage(1) The Ardeche Gorges, an unspoilt nature(1) The Vercors Plateau(1) DAY 1

LYON

Boarding at 4.00pm in Lyon, Quay Claude Bernard. Departure of the boat at 5.00pm. We will be sailing in a southerly direction. Settling into your cabin. Presentation of the crew, welcome cocktail. Dinner followed by an evening of entertainment. Sailing at night.

DAY 2

ARLES

Buffet breakfast during the cruise. Morning cruising through the landscapes of the south of France: Valence, overlooked by Saint Apollinaire cathedral, Montélimar famous for its nougat. We will pass through the great lock in Bollène which, with a variation in height of 20 metres, was one of the major civil engineering project of the 1950s. Lunch on board. Stop in Arles around 2pm (could be replaced by a stop in Avignon, depending on the Lock schedule) and departure by coach for the optional excursion to the Camargue. An immense exceptional plain where sea, wetlands and pools are inhabited by an extraordinary variety of water fowl. Free time in the village of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, famed for its gypsy gatherings. Back on board for dinner. After dinner, optional guided tour of the town. Arles has conserved its exceptional monumental heritage which is tantamount to an open air museum, as well as being a mecca for tourism and culture. Back on board, accommodation. Overnight stopover.

Tain l’Hermitage

DAY 3

AVIGNON – VIVIERS

Arrival in Avignon after breakfast. Optional guided tour of the City of the Popes, a veritable citadel perched on a rocky pinnacle, surrounded by its imposing ramparts. The Palace was once home to a sumptuous court where artists and scholars rubbed shoulders with each other. Back on board. Departure of the boat at noon for Roquemaure. Lunch on board. Departure around 2.00pm for the optional excursion by coach to visit the Ardèche Gorge. Heading towards Bourg Saint Andéol across the Plateau des Gras to reach Vallon Pont d’Arc. Here, the Ardèche has hewn through the cliff, to construct a grandiose natural arch. “The Pont d’Arc”, 34 metres high. From here, the itinerary follows the famous Route des Gorges where you can explore the harmonious meanderings of the river. Numerous panoramic viewpoints mark the way. We will stop at one of them. They are situated on the high corniche and offer breathtaking views over the Gorge. Back on board in Saint-Etienne-des-Sorts around 5.00pm. Departure of the boat for Viviers at 8.00pm. Dinner on board. Arrival in Viviers around 9.30pm. Overnight stopover.

DAY 4 VIVIERS – LA VOULTE TAIN L’HERMITAGE

Departure early in the morning to Viviers. Breakfast during the cruise. Morning cruising towards La Voulte. Arrival for lunch. In the afternoon, optional excursion in the Vercors. Departure by coach toward Die where you will get the chance to visit a wine cellar and taste the famous Clairette de Die. Then, we will follow the road of the Rousset mountain pass, from where you will enjoy a wonderful panoramic view over the Vercors Plateau. On toward Vassieux en Vercors, la Chapelle en Vercors and Pont en Royans, famous for its suspension houses. Back on board in Tain l’Hermitage. Dinner and gala evening on board. Departure of the boat for Lyon.

DAY 5

LYON

Breakfast on board. Disembarkation around 9.00am in Lyon. End of our journey. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. (1) Optional excursions.

RHÔNE

AVIGNON Baux de Provence

ST-GILLES

ARLES

CAMARGUE Saintes-Mariesde-la-Mer

MARTIGUES Marseille

Ref. RPM Marseille, Notre Dame de la Garde

5 - DAY CRUISE

The Camargue, the Provencal Rhone & the Mediterranean AVIGNON - SAINT-GILLES - MARTIGUES - MARSEILLE(1) - ARLES - AVIGNON

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Discovering of: The authentic Camargue(1) Marseille(1) the Phoceen city The Baux de Provence the lighthouse of Provence(1) Provencal folk evening DAY 1

AVIGNON

DAY 3

MARTIGUES(2)

Breakfast while cruising along the Rhone through the lock in Barcarin, on to the Rhone canal in Fos sur Mer, before continuing along the Fos canal to Port de Bouc where we join the Mediterranean coast. Arrival in Martigues around 1.00pm. Lunch on board. Choose to leave on the sightseeing tour of Marseille (optional), with its famous Canebière (promenade), Old Port, church Notre Dame de la Garde. Return to the ship early evening for dinner.

DAY 4

MARTIGUES(2) – ARLES

Breakfast on board before cruising off around 8.00am. Enjoy an entertaining morning on board. Lunch than departure by coach to the optional tour of Baux de Provence around 2.00pm. Visit this ancient city of the Middle Ages and Renaissance period situated on a steep promontory of the Avignon, Papal Palace

Boarding at 6.00pm Quai de l’Allée de l’Oule (near port Daladier). Time to settle comfortably in your cabins before meeting the crew during a welcome cocktail reception, followed by a typical Provencal dinner served in the dining room. The evening will continue on a sunny note in the lounge with a display of Provencal folk dances. Overnight stop.

DAY 2

AVIGNON – SAINT-GILLES

After a pleasant night on board, enjoy a buffet breakfast in the dining room before the ship cruises away at 8.00am towards Saint Gilles. Along the way, admire the historic scenery of the Rhone valley before passing the lock in Valabrègues, where the Rhone splits into two arteries – the main river flows down to the Mediterranean, whereas the “little Rhone” continues on to the Camargue. Lunch while cruising. Arrival in Saint Gilles around 1.00pm. Set off on the guided tour (optional) across the picturesque Camargue region including a stop in SaintesMaries-de-la-Mer. Spot some wild white horses and pink flamingos in the rice fields and salt marshlands. Return to the ship in Arles for a “sunny evening” organised by the crew.

lower Alpilles and one of the many cruise highlights of this part of Provence. Back to the ship for dinner and a gala evening.

DAY 5

AVIGNON

Breakfast on board before disembarking at 9.00am. End of the cruise. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. (1) Optional tour. (2) Depending on availabilities of the mooring port, the stopover in Martigues might be replaced by Port Saint Louis du Rhone.

BOURGOGNE

Beaune

SAÔNE Cluny

CHALON SUR SAÔNE TOURNUS

MÂCON BEAUJOLAIS Collonges

Trévoux

LYON

Ref. VAC Paul Bocuse

5 - DAY CRUISE

Eventful cruise CHALON-SUR-SÂONE - TOURNUS - MACON - LYON - COLLONGES AU MONT D’OR - MACON - CHALON-SUR-SÂONE

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine(1), water, beer(1), fruit juice, 1 coffee

Dinner in Paul Bocuse’s famous abbey(1) Discovery of Burgundy and the Beaujolais(2) DAY 1

CHALON-SUR-SÂONE

Board at around 6.00pm then settle comfortably in your cabins before meeting the crew at a welcome cocktail reception. Dinner on board before cruising off towards Tournus. Evening of entertainment. Overnight stop.

DAY 2

TOURNUS – MACON – LYON

The ship sails early in the morning towards Macon. Breakfast on board. Departure by coach for the optional visit of Cluny Abbey. Return on board for lunch before stopping off in Montmerle from where to continue on a guided tour (optional) of the Burgundy vineyards: including such famous names as Beaujolais, Morgon, Villé, Brouilly and many others. Wine tasting(1) at the Hameau du Vin (Wine Hamlet) the only one of its kind in Europe. During this time, the boat will be sailing towards Trévoux where we will rejoin it for dinner before heading on to Lyon. Arrive in the city by night to enjoy a view of the illuminated river banks of the Saone. Overnight stop.

Grand Limonaire dinning room

DAY 3

LYON – COLLONGES

After breakfast leave on a guided tour of Lyon (optional) and its monuments. Lunch on board, enjoy some free time before sailing onto Mont d’Or, to call in at the “Paul Bocuse” restaurant in Collonges. Leave by coach to Collonges Abbey(1) the great chef’s grand stateroom before being served a traditional French gastronomic meal accompanied by organ music. Return to the ship around midnight. Overnight stop.

DAY 4 COLLONGES – TOURNUS CHALON-SUR-SÂONE

Lyon

Breakfast and morning spent cruising. Lunch while cruising. Arrive in Tournus early in the afternoon. At about 2.00pm, departure for the optional excur-

sion in the Burgundian vineyard, Beaune (and its “Hospices”, built in 1443 as a hospital for the poor). Return to the ship in Chalon-sur-Sâone for dinner and a gala evening.

DAY 5

CHALON-SUR-SÂONE

Breakfast on board before disembarking around 9.00am. End of the cruise. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. (1) Or in one of the restaurant of Paul Boccuse depending on the number of people. (2) Optional tours.

REGION DU BOURGOGNE Beaune

CHALON SUR SAONE

SAONE

MACON BEAUJOLAIS LYON VIENNE

COTE DU RHONE

St-Vallier

TAIN L'HERMITAGE La Voulte

RHONE

Montelimar

COTE DU RHONE

VIVIERS

Bollene Vallon Pont d'Arc

Bourg St-Andeol

AVIGNON

Beaucaire

Tarascon

ARLES CAMARGUE Saintes-Mariesde-la-Mer

PORT SAINT LOUIS MARTIGUES

Ref. ANT or CHA(2)

7 - DAY CRUISE

The Camargue and the gateway to Provence CHALON-SUR-SÂONE - MACON - LYON - TAIN L’HERMITAGE - AVIGNON - ARLES - MARTIGUES(1)

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Discover: Beaujolais vineyards(3) Lyon, captivating city(3) The unspoiled Gorges of the Ardeche(3) Avignon, the city of popes(3) The wild Camargue(3) DAY 1

CHALON-SUR-SÂONE

Boarding around 6.30pm and time to settle comfortably in your cabin, before meeting the crew during a welcome cocktail. First dinner on board. The boat will leave in the evening towards Macon.

TAIN L’HERMITAGE THE ARDECHE GORGE – AVIGNON DAY 4

Departure of the boat early in the morning, passing close to Valence, Montélimar and Viviers. After lunch, optional excursion to the Ardèche Gorge. Here, the Ardèche has eroded the cliff-face to create a grandiose natural arch. The itinerary follows the famous Route des Gorges where you can explore the harmonious meanderings of the river. Arrival at the end of the evening. Dinner on board. The boat will head for Avignon.

DAY 5

AVIGNON – ARLES

After breakfast, optional guided tour of the Palais des Papes, a veritable citadel perched on a rocky pinnacle, surrounded by imposing ramparts. Back to the boat for lunch. Departure for Arles. Arrival during the afternoon, free time in the old town of Arles. Dinner on board. Overnight stopover.

DAY 6 ARLES – THE CAMARGUE MARTIGUES(1)

Today, optional excursion in the Camargue. An immense exceptional plain where sea, wetlands and

DAY 2 MACON – BEAUJOLAIS VINEYARDS – LYON

After breakfast on board, you will have the chance to take a walk in the old town of Macon. At around 11.00am the boat will leave Macon and will stop after lunch in Montmerle. Optional coach tour of the Beaujolais vineyards, followed by a visit to the Hameau du Vin, a wine museum which is unique in Europe. Back to the boat for dinner. Sail to Lyon. Cruise to discover Lyon by night, with the illuminations in the old quarters of Lyon, a unique spectacle. Overnight stopover.

DAY 3 LYON – TAIN L’HERMITAGE VALLEY OF THE CÔTES DU RHONE

The morning will start with an optional excursion through Lyon. You will discover the second largest city in France admirably situated at the confluence of the Rhone and the Saône. Lunch on board. Departure for Tain l’Hermitage where you will arrive in the evening. Overnight stopover.

pools are inhabited by an extraordinary variety of water fowl. Tour of the delightful village of Saintes Maries de la Mer, famous for its religious gypsy gatherings. Back aboard the boat for Port SaintLouis for lunch. Continuation of the cruise via the Canal de Fos which runs alongside the Mediterranean towards Martigues. Dinner and gala evening. Overnight stopover.

DAY 7

MARTIGUES(1)

Disembarkation after breakfast in Martigues. End of our journey. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. (1) Depending on mooring’s availabilities, the stopover in Martigues may be replaced by Port Saint Louis du Rhone. (2) Request the detailed cruise programme ref. : CHA. Different itinerary and excursions price. (3) Optional excursions. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation.

MÂCON BEAUJOLAIS LYON CÔTE DU RHÔNE

TAIN L'HERMITAGE

RHÔNE CÔTE DU RHÔNE

AVIGNON ARLES CAMARGUE

MARTIGUES

Ref. LSR Vinyard in Burgundy

NEW FOR 2011

8 - DAY CRUISE

From the Sâone to the Rhone passing through Burgundy and Provence

LYON - MACON - VIENNE - AVIGNON - ARLES - VIVIERS - TAIN L’HERMITAGE - LYON

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

here was the largest in all of western Christendom. We return on board in time for lunch and set sail again, heading for Vienne. We have dinner and an evening of entertainment on board as we cruise, arriving in Vienne towards the end of the evening. We moor for the night.

Exclusive itinerary

DAY 4

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

The Saône & Rhone rivers The many faces of this region Provençal Folklore Evening on board The startling contrast of its landscapes never ceases to captivate and astonish visitors in this land of emotions. DAY 1

LYON

Boarding around 6.00pm in Lyon, at Claude Bernard Quay. After settling into your cabins, meet the crew over a welcome cocktail in the lounge before dinner in the on-board restaurant. After dinner entertainment is provided in the lounge bar. We moor for the night.

DAY 2

LYON - MACON

After breakfast on board, we set off by coach for this morning’s optional excursion – a guided visit of Lyon. Here we have the chance to learn about France’s second city, wonderfully situated at the confluence of the Rhone and Saône rivers. We return on board for lunch as the boat sets off towards Macon. This afternoon is an ideal opportunity to relax on board and admire the scenery as we cruise through the beautiful Burgundy countryside. We have dinner as we cruise, followed by an evening of dancing and entertainment. We reach Macon during the evening and moor here for the night.

DAY 3

MACON - VIENNE

After breakfast on board, we set off by coach for our optional excursion to visit the Abbey at Cluny. The Benedictine Abbey extended its influence throughout Europe in the Middle Ages. The church

VIENNE - AVIGNON

After breakfast on board, we set off for our optional visit of Vienne. The history of Vienne dates back some 2000 years and we are lucky enough to see the relics left by the Romans as well as the cathedral of St Maurice, all listed Historic Monuments. We return on board for lunch and the boat sets off again to Avignon. This afternoon is yet another opportunity to relax on board and admire the scenery as we cruise down the Rhone, or take part in the fun and games proposed by our on-board entertainments crew. We have dinner and an evening of entertainment on board as we cruise, continuing our journey through the night.

DAY 5

AVIGNON - ARLES

We arrive early morning in Avignon and have breakfast on board. This morning’s optional excursion is a visit of the City of the Popes and the Papal Palace, a true fortress set high on a rocky outcrop and surrounded by city walls. The palace is a major feat of Gothic architecture dating from the 14th century and the formal residence of the sovereign pontiffs. We return on board for lunch as we set sail again on the short journey to Arles, where we arrive early afternoon. We set off this afternoon on an optional excursion through the Camargue, this huge nature reserve where the sea and marshland are inhabited by an amazing array of water fowl and birds. We have free time in the delightful town of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, a remarkable twiceyearly pilgrimage centre for gypsies from all over Europe, with an interesting fortified church. We return on board for dinner, after which we are treated to a Provençal Folklore evening on board. We moor for the night.

DAY 6

ARLES - VIVIERS

After breakfast on board, we set off for our optional visit of Arles. With its Roman treasures and artistic legacy, Arles has a glorious heritage. After our visit, we head into the country or arrière pays where we

learn about how Provençal olive oil is made. We return on board for lunch as we set sail again in the direction of Viviers. We spend the afternoon afloat, before we have dinner on board. This evening we are entertained by the crew before arriving in Viviers. We moor for the night.

DAY 7

VIVIERS - TAIN L’HERMITAGE - LYON

After breakfast on board, we set off for our optional visit of Viviers and discover this open-air museum – a medieval city which also happens to be home to the smallest cathedral in France. We return on board for lunch and the boat sets sail again. We spend the afternoon cruising, arriving in Tain l’Hermitage late afternoon. We have the opportunity to join an optional wine tasting in one of the fine wine cellars, where we can taste some of the famous Côtes du Rhone wines. We return on board after our visit. This evening we have a Gala Dinner on board, followed by an evening of dancing and entertainment. We moor for most of the night.

DAY 8

LYON

A very early start as we cruise towards Lyon, having breakfast before arriving in the city around 9.00am. We disembark here in Lyon. End of our services.

Vieux Lyon Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation.

Ref. PAB Paris, Notre Dame

4 - DAY CRUISE

Short Break in Paris PARIS, HER RENOWNED SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS - OLD MONTMARTRE

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Board a prestigious “floating hotel” in the middle of Paris

ON A FULL BOARD BASIS VISITS INCLUDED From 10 min to the Eiffel Tower Cabaret show on board Paris by night cruise DAY 1

PARIS

Boarding is at 6.00pm on one of CroisiEurope’s prestigious “floating hotels” at the mooring point in Paris. We are welcomed by our on board hostess and settle into our cabins. Dinner on board this evening is followed by a cabaret show on board.

DAY 2 PARIS, her renowned sights and mythical attractions - LE PECQ

After breakfast on board, this morning is devoted to a panoramic guided visit of Paris by coach. Discover the renowned sights and attractions of this magnificent city. Your coach will take you past many famous places including: Bercy, the François Mitterrand National Library, Bastille, the Marais, Latin Quarter, St Germain, the Louvre, the Pyramide, Opéra Garnier, Place Vendôme, Concorde, the Champs Elysées, the Arc de Triomphe, the Invalides and the Trocadero. After lunch on board, the rest of the day is free for independent exploration of this fascinating capital city at your own pace. There’s time to indulge in your favourite pastime, whether you want to visit the museums, do some shopping or just take a stroll, Paris has so much to offer and is full to bursting with monuments and museums. In December, you have the opportunity to enjoy the many Christmas festivities and attractions on offer in the city by coach. Since time immemorial many of the capital’s districts have hosted annual Christmas markets where Parisians, visitors from the suburbs and tourists meet, braving the winter winds to enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of the

Montmartre

festive season. Delicious, mouth-watering aromas welcome you and guide you on your way around the markets. We return to our floating hotel where dinner is served, followed by an evening of dancing on board. Departure towards Le Pecq. Arriving in the evening. Night stop.

DAY 3 LE PECQ PARIS and old Montmartre with a Paris by night Cruise

Early morning, departure towards Paris. We will sail through the Suresnes lock and pass the famous Defense neighbourhood during breakfast. Arrival around 9.00am, and departure for the guided visit of Old Montmartre by coach. The Basilica of SacréCoeur has a surprising Byzantine style. Built at the end of the 19th century, it was finally completed in 1914. Located in the centre of the 19th century village of Montmartre, the Sacré-Coeur has been a favourite subject for artists, sculptors and poets for generations. Montmartre hill (or Butte) is one of the highest points of the capital, where there is a superb panoramic view of 50km (31 miles) around

Paris. After lunch on board, the afternoon is free. As our mooring point is just a few minutes on foot from the Eiffel Tower and the Trocadero Gardens, with the Invalides just a little further away, it is easy to visit Paris at your leisure. Tonight we have a gala dinner on board and the Paris by night cruise, through the city which is beautifully illuminated at night and looks particularly attractive when viewed from our vantage point on the Seine.

DAY 4

PARIS

Breakfast on board. Disembarkation around 9.00am. End of our services. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. (1) Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation.

CAUDEBEC-EN-CAUX ROUEN Deauville Trouville LES ANDELYS CALVADOS Conflans Ste Honorine VERNON PARIS HONFLEUR

SEINE

Ref. SEN Paris

5 - DAY CRUISE

The valley of the Seine PARIS - LES ANDELYS - ROUEN - HONFLEUR - CAUDEBEC EN CAUX - VERNON - PARIS

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Optional tour of: The chateau of Martainville Rouen, a historic city Honfleur and its incomparable charm ROUEN The Côte Fleurie and its string of seaside resorts DAY 1

PARIS

Meeting Quai de Grenelle for boarding. Settling into your cabin between 6.00 and 7.00pm. The crew will be introduced to you during the welcome cocktail. You will then take place in the restaurant for your first dinner on board, during which (depending on the water level) you will be able to admire the most wonderful locations of Paris by night. Shimmering in a thousand and one lights, Paris exercises an almost magical power of attraction. We will glide silently past the Eiffel Tower, the Grand Palais, the Orangerie, the Louvre and Notre-Dame Cathedral which dominates the Ile de la Cité. The first day is particularly rich in new sights and sounds.

ture of the cruise for Honfleur (depending on the tide schedule).

DAY 3

ROUEN – HONFLEUR

Breakfast on board. Arrival in Honfleur depending on the tides. The morning will be devoted to the optional guided tour of the town on foot, with its fishing port, its picturesque streets with their old houses, the salt lofts and Saint Catherine’s church, built entirely of wood. Back to the boat for lunch. In the afternoon, optional excur- Honfleur sion to the Côte Fleurie, Trouville, Deauville, tour of a distillery where the famous Calvados is made. Back on board around 6.00pm. Dinner. We will then cast off to

leave the port of Honfleur. We will be passing under the superb Pont de Normandie before heading up the Seine (depending on the tide schedule).

DAY 4 HONFLEUR CAUDEBEC EN CAUX – VERNON

Breakfast during the cruise. Morning exercices in the company of our hostess. Lunch on board. Afternoon’s sailing. A “guinguette” on board to relive the atmosphere “of Sundays on the banks of the Marne”. Dinner and gala evening.

DAY 5

PARIS

Breakfast on board. At 10.00am, this magnificent cruise will come to an end. End of our journey. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation.

Rouen, cathedral

DAY 2

PARIS – LES ANDELYS – ROUEN

You will wake up to the sound of music. You will then head for the dining room for breakfast, which will be followed by an aerobics session. Morning’s cruising, passing through a number of locks and towns such as Conflans Ste Honorine, Vernon. Lunch while cruising. Arrival in Andelys around 1.30pm. Departure by coach for the optional visit to the Chateau of Martainville. Meanwhile, the boat will sail to Rouen where we will join it at around 6.00pm. Dinner on board. In the evening, optional walking guided tour of the old city by night, the former capital of Normandy, the historic neighbourhoods, the Place du Marché where Joan of Arc was burnt at the stake. Back to the boat. Around midnight, depar-

HONFLEUR Deauville

CAUDEBEC-EN-CAUX

CALVADOS

ROUEN Les Andelys

Conflans Ste Honorine Amfreville VERNON PARIS Mantes-la-Jolie

Versailles

SEINE

Ref. PAF/HOP(2) Caudebec en Caux

5 - DAY CRUISE

From Paris to the Normandy Coast The Seine Valley

PARIS – VERNON – ROUEN – CAUDEBEC EN CAUX – LA COTE FLEURIE(1) - HONFLEUR

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Visits to: Honfleur(1), charming beyond compare The Cote fleurie(1) and its seaside resorts The road of Abbeys(1) Rouen(1), famous for art and history The Chateau of Versailles(1), a fascination royal home DAY 1

PARIS

Time to settle comfortably in your cabins between 6.00 and 7.00pm. Meet the crew during a welcome cocktail reception before enjoying a pleasant dinner in the dining room as the ship cruises off on the Seine (depending on the water level) for a magical tour of Paris by night. Enjoy views of the Eiffel Tower, Grand Palais, Orangerie, the Louvre museum and Notre Dame Cathedral. Overnight stopover.

DAY 2

DAY 3 VERNON – ROUEN CAUDEBEC EN CAUX Early morning start and breakfast while sailing towards Rouen, sailing along Andelys and Amfreville. Lunch while cruising. Arrive in Rouen at around 1.30pm. Leave on a guided tour (optional) of this old town, former capital of Normandy, and visit among others, its fine cathedral, historic quarters and the old market place where Joan of Arc was burned alive at the stake. Return to the ship and sail on to Caudebec en Caux, arriving there in the evening where we stop of briefly to welcome on board a pilot, before cruising on to Honfleur (subject to the tides). Dinner and a gala evening.

times, therefore only extremely narrow plots of land were sold. This explains the unusual architecture with tall buildings, sometimes up to 7 floors high! In the background, admire the church of St Catherine which was built in the shape of a ship by local carpenters, entirely out of wood. Lunch on board then on to Deauville on the “Cote Fleurie”. During the second half of the 19th century, Deauville became the hotspot for well to do Parisians and film stars from all over the world. Among its many attractions are the luxury hotels right along the sea front, the casino, marina, horse-racing track, not to mention the old word beach huts. Return to the ship for dinner before taking a last stroll around the old port, which is beautifully lit up at night. Overnight stop.

CAUDEBEC EN CAUX HONFLEUR

Last breakfast before disembarking. End of a memorable cruise.

DAY 4

Honfleur, our last port of call – arrival times in the port of Honfleur are subject to the tides. Stop off to visit this splendid town which lies at the mouth of the Seine at the point where it flows into the Channel. Join the sightseeing tour (optional) of the town which will take you through the old port which is just as it was in the 17th century. Quay side dwellings were very much sought after in those

DAY 5

HONFLEUR

PARIS - VERNON

Early start cruising along the Seine passing the futuristic quarter of la Defense with its striking combination of glass and concrete architecture. Lunch on board before stopping off in Conflans Sainte Honorine. Take the opportunity to leave on a sightseeing tour (optional) to the Chateau of Versailles (closed to the public on Mondays) which is among the most famous and prestigious World heritage sites and without doubt the most handsome and complete achievement of 17th century French art - or , on Mondays, visit (optional) the chateau of Malmaison. Return to the ship around 6.30pm in Mantes la Jolie before continuing on towards Vernon. Dinner on board and overnight stop.

Honfleur

CAUDEBEC-EN-CAUX HONFLEUR ROUEN Deauville Trouville LES ANDELYS CALVADOS Conflans Ste Honorine VERNON PARIS Mantes-la-Jolie Versailles

SEINE

Ref. PAR or HON(2) Paris

7 - DAY CRUISE

The Seine valley and its meanders From Paris to the Norman Coast

PARIS - LES ANDELYS - ROUEN - CAUDEBEC EN CAUX - THE COTE FLEURIE(2) - HONFLEUR guided tour, continuation via Jumièges where one of the most beautiful abbeys in France is to be found, as is the church of Saint Peter, which is one of the most beautiful examples of 10th century Norman architecture. Back on board around 6.00pm. Dinner. Departure of the boat depending on the tides for Honfleur.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Cruising through ex ceptional countryside to Normandy

DAY 6

Discover: The Chateau of Versailles(1) Rouen(1), town of art and history The road of Abbeys(1) Honfleur(1), historic town The “Cote Fleurie”(1) DAY 1

PARIS

Boarding between 6.00 and 7.00 pm. Settling into your cabin. Welcome cocktail in the lounge and presentation of the crew. Dinner on board. Overnight stopover.

DAY 2

PARIS

Versailles

and prestigious monuments of world heritage and constitutes the most beautiful and most complete work of French art of the 18th century – on Mondays, optional tour of the chateau of Malmaison. Back on board in Mantes la Jolie, dinner and continuation of the cruise for Andelys or Vernon (depending on moorings available at the wharves). Overnight stopover.

DAY 4

ROUEN

LES ANDELYS (or VERNON)

DAY 3

Departure of the cruise in the early morning depending on the tides. Breakfast on board. Morning’s cruising through a landscape of broad limestone cliffs. Lunch during the cruise. Arrival in Rouen around 2.00pm, the former capital of Normandy. During the afternoon, optional guided tour of the city on which you will discover, among other things, the Cathedral, the historic neighbourhoods, and the “Place du Vieux Marché„ where Joan of Arc was burnt at the stake. Back on board for dinner and the gala evening. Overnight stopover.

Departure of the cruise early in the morning. Breakfast on board. Past the futuristic La Défense district which will impress you with its concrete and glass architecture. Lunch. Stop in Conflans-SainteHonorine. Departure for the optional tour of the Chateau of Versailles (except Mondays, when the Chateau is closed), which is among the most famous

Departure of the cruise early in the morning. Breakfast and journey through a magnificent landscape of steep cliffs, at the foot of which are a number of charming little villages typical of the region. Lunch during the cruise. Arrival in Caudebec around 2.00pm. Departure for the Abbey Trail, an optional

Breakfast on board. This day will be entirely devoted to the tour of Paris, which will begin with an optional half day guided tour exploring the mythical places of the city, such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysées. Lunch on board. Free afternoon in Paris. Dinner. Cruise through Paris by night (depending on the water level). Overnight stopover.

PARIS – LES ANDELYS OR VERNON

DAY 5

ROUEN – CAUDEBEC

HONFLEUR

Breakfast on board. Arrival in the port of Honfleur depending on the tides. The morning will be devoted to the optional guided tour of the town and its fishing port, its narrow picturesque streets and their old houses, the salt lofts, the church of Saint Catherine (15th - 16th century) which is the biggest church in France built of wood. Back to the boat for lunch. The afternoon will be devoted to the optional excursion to the Côte Fleurie. Stopping in Trouville and Deauville. Tour of a distillery where the famous Calvados is made. Back on board in the evening. Dinner. Overnight stopover.

DAY 7

HONFLEUR

Breakfast on board. Disembarkation around 9.00am. End of our journey. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. (1) Optional excursions. (2) Request the detailed cruise programme ref. : HON. Different itinerary and excursions price.

Honfleur

CAUDEBEC-EN-CAUX ROUEN Vascœuil Deauville Trouville LES ANDELYS CALVADOS Giverny VERNON PARIS HONFLEUR

SEINE

Ref. PCN Paris

8 - DAY CRUISE

The inviting Seine Valley PARIS - VERNON - CAUDEBEC EN CAUX - HONFLEUR - ROUEN - LES ANDELYS - PARIS

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Discover exceptional places before reaching the Normandy Coast. Between wooded river banks and chalk cliffs through a superb valley whose variations in light have inspired countless painters and poets of all ages. Between wooded river banks and chalk cliffs through a superb valley whose variations in light have inspired countless painters and poets of all ages. DAY 1

PARIS

Boarding between 6.00 and 7.00pm in Paris. Time to settle comfortably in your cabins before meeting the crew during a welcome cocktail reception. Dinner on board .before departing on a cruise to tour the sights of the French capital lit up at night. Overnight stop.

DAY 2

PARIS

Breakfast on board. The day will be dedicated to the discovery of Paris.Morning optional guided tour of Paris, which will begin with famous landmarks as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysées. Lunch on the ship followed by a free afternoon to stroll round Paris. Dinner and a free evening or go on to a cabaret (optional).

DAY 3

VERNON

Buffet breakfast on board before cruising on to reach Vernon around 12.30pm. Lunch on board. In the afternoon, take the opportunity to visit the Claude Monet Foundation in Giverny, a charming pink house with green shutters which has been patiently restored and reveals the painter’s daily life. As you wander round the house, visit Monet’s

huge workshop, bathed in the light that he cherished so much, the blue living room, the yellow dining room and the famous garden full of flowers and finally the Japanese style water garden. Return to the ship for dinner before cruising off towards Caudebec en Caux.

visiting the chateau of Vascoeuil (optional), a unique place according to Jules Michelet where art, history and nature blend together in perfect harmony. Return on board. Gala dinner and evening while cruising.

CAUDEBEC EN CAUX

Breakfast on board before arriving in Paris around 8.00am before disembarking. End of the cruise.

DAY 4

Buffet breakfast on board while cruising along through magnificent scenery and steep cliffs at the foot of which nestle charming little villages Lunch on board before arriving in Caudebec en Caux around 1.00pm.In the afternoon, leave on a guided tour (optional) to discover the Abbeys Trail beginning with the church of Caudebec en Caux which dates back to the 15th century then on to Jumièges, and the ruins of one of the most beautiful abbeys in France, not forgetting the church of St Pierre, one of the finest examples of 10th century Norman architecture. Return to the ship for around 6.00pm for dinner before sailing on towards Honfleur (subject to the tides).

DAY 5

HONFLEUR

After breakfast depart on an excursion (optional) to the “Cote Fleurie” (flowered coast) and the towns of Trouville and Deauville including a stop on the way to visit a Calvados distillery and tasting. Return to the ship for lunch. The afternoon will be spent on a guided visit of Honfleur (optional). Lying at the foot of the Côte de Grace, the town will enchant you with its old port, the church of St Catherine entirely made out of wood, its picturesque streets and outer harbour dotted with little fishing boats. Return to the ship for dinner and a free evening.

DAY 6

ROUEN

Early morning start and breakfast while cruising along a superb valley whose light variations inspired not only the impressionist painters but also many poets, before passing under the splendid Normandy Bridge. Lunch on board before arriving in Rouen around 2.00pm. Depart on a guided tour of the town (optional) to discover the cathedral, its historic quarters and the old market place where Joan of Arc was burnt alive at the stake. Return to the ship for dinner and an entertaining evening. Overnight stop.

DAY 7

ROUEN – LES ANDELYS

After breakfast, cruise off towards les Andelys, through the lock in Amfreville, arriving around midday. Lunch on board. The afternoon will be spent

DAY 8

PARIS

Les Andelys

The romantic rivers of

Northern Europ

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42 Holland and Belgium 52 The Rhine, the Mosel, the Neckar and the Saar 58 From Berlin to Copenhague

AMSTERDAM Utrecht

HOLLAND

ROTTERDAM Dordrecht

RHINE

ANTWERP

BELGIUM

Ref. ACT Amsterdam

NEW FOR 2011

4 - DAY CRUISE

A great get-away to Holland Deep in the cultural heart of the Netherlands AMSTERDAM - UTRECHT - AMSTERDAM

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS A unique and original trip OUR DIFFERENCE:

we moor close to the heart of Amsterdam

ALL MEALS INCLUDED INCLUDED VISITS: Amsterdam, «Venice of the north» Naarden, fortified town Muiderslot and its castle DAY 1

boat that takes us on our optional excursion to visit Amsterdam and her canals. We return on board and our boat sets off again around 11.00pm, heading towards Utrecht. We leave the port of Amsterdam via the Princess Beatrix lock and then cruise along the RijnKanaal.

DAY 3

UTRECHT - AMSTERDAM

We arrive in the early hours of the morning in Utrecht and have buffet breakfast on board. We set off this morning on our optional excursion by coach, first of all heading for Naarden, a magnificent fortified town in the Gooi region, where we have the time to walk around and admire the architecture. Next we head for the wonderful medieval fortified castle at Muiderslot which is still surrounded by a moat. Still furnished too, it is an incredible museum. We take the Castle Route back to Utrecht by coach where we rejoin the boat in time for lunch on

AMSTERDAM

Welcome on board in Amsterdam from 5.00pm. After settling into our cabins we are introduced to the crew over a welcome cocktail. Dinner is served in the on-board restaurant, after which the evening is free for independent exploration or to join our walking discovery tour of the Red Light District accompanied by our on-board hostess. We moor for the night in Amsterdam.

DAY 2

AMSTERDAM – UTRECHT

After buffet breakfast on board we set off by coach for our optional excursion: a guided visit of Amsterdam and a diamond factory. We discover the absolutely unmissable attractions of the historic capital of the Netherlands, admiring the distinctive architecture of the town, with its tall gabled houses, charming canals and the great variety of monuments. We have a stop planned in the flower market where we are seduced by a great palette of colours and perfumes before we visit a diamond factory to learn the secrets of how to cut these amazing gemstones. We return on board for lunch, after which the afternoon is free to discover Amsterdam’s attractions at our own pace. After dinner on board, we set off on foot to the mooring point for the canal

board. We set sail again arrive in Amsterdam around 3.00pm, where we have the rest of the afternoon at leisure, perhaps to do some last-minute shopping for souvenirs. We return on board for the Gala Dinner, followed by an evening of dancing or the chance to explore Amsterdam by night once more as we moor for the night here.

DAY 4

AMSTERDAM

After buffet breakfast on board, we disembark. End of our services. Formalities: Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB: For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation.

AMSTERDAM Utrecht

HOLLAND

ROTTERDAM Dordrecht

RHINE

ANTWERP

BELGIUM

Ref. AVS - AMS

4 - DAY CRUISES

Amsterdam, Keukenhof gardens

Tulip time in Holland Ref. AVS

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Admire great ports: Antwerp, Rotterdam and Amsterdam

DAY 1

DAY 2

ANTWERP - ROTTERDAM

Early morning start and breakfast while cruising in Antwerpen harbour which is the second biggest in the world after Rotterdam and where sea-going vessels from many different countries are anchored. Your cruise will take you across small inland seas and through major locks before reaching Rotterdam around 4.00pm after an enjoyable day sailing. Dinner on board followed by a gala evening.

Discover

DAY 3

The floral garden of Keukenhof(1) The canals of Amsterdam(1) in a river boat

After breakfast, we will cruise towards Utrecht. Lunch on board. Choose the optional excursion to Keukenhof gardens, the world’s largest flower gardens in which the flower beds, overflowing with tulips, narcissi, daffodils and many others types blend marvellously into their natural surroundings. A true splash of colours! In the meantime the ship sails on to Amsterdam where you will join it in the evening. Dinner on board followed by an optional visit of the illuminated city on a river boat.

ANTWERP

Boarding from 6.00pm in Antwerp. Time to settle comfortably in your cabins before meeting the crew during a welcome reception. Dinner on board before touring the town with your guide.

Ref. AMS Antwerp

ANTWERP - ROTTERDAM - AMSTERDAM

DAY 4

Formalities: Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB: For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. (1) Optional excursions.

ROTTERDAM - AMSTERDAM

AMSTERDAM

Amsterdam

Disembark after breakfast. End of the cruise.

AMSTERDAM - ROTTERDAM - ANTWERP DAY 1

AMSTERDAM

Boarding around 6.00pm in Amsterdam. Settling into your cabin. Presentation of the crew and welcome cocktail. Dinner on board followed by an optional tour of Amsterdam by night in a river boat.

DAY 2

AMSTERDAM – ROTTERDAM

After breakfast, cruise to Utrecht. Lunch on board. Optional excursion to the Keukenhof Gardens. The largest park in the world devoted to flowers which grow from bulbs. The flowerbeds sit in a natural decor where tulips, narcissi, hyacinths, and many others compete with each in the beauty stakes. Meanwhile, the ship sails to Rotterdam where we will rejoin it in the evening for dinner on board and a gala evening.

DAY 3

ROTTERDAM – ANTWERP

Departure of the boat in the early morning for Antwerp, passing Dordrecht where we will enter the Holland Diep (inland sea) and go through the locks at Volkerak and Kreekak. After the border between the Netherlands and Belgium, we will sail up the Schelde/Escaut to the port of Antwerp, the second largest port in the world after Rotterdam, where our boat will rub shoulders with some of the biggest sea-going vessels of all nationalities. Dinner on board and exploration of the old city of Antwerp in the company of our hostess.

DAY 4

ANTWERP

After breakfast, disembarkation. End of our journey.

Formalities: Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB: For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. (1) Optional excursions.

ALLE

AMSTERDAM Utrecht

GERMANY DUSSELDORF KOLN Bonn

KOBLENZ

Wiesbaden Mayence RUDESHEIM Nierstein Worms Spire

STRASBOURG

RHINE

Ref. AAV or ANV (inverse sense) Rotterdam, polder

5 - DAY CRUISE

The dutch and belgian canals

SUISSE

AMSTERDAM - ROTTERDAM - ANTWERP

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Discovery of: Canals of Amsterdam by night(1) Amsterdam(1), The Venice of north Volendam and Zaanse Schans(1), with the meeting of the traditions Floral garden of Keukenhof DAY 1

DAY 4

ROTTERDAM - ANTWERP

Early morning start cruising towards Antwerp, passing the town of Dordrecht, where the ship enters the Holland Diep (inland sea) passing the locks in Volkerak and Kreekak before crossing the Dutch-Belgian border then on to Antwerp, which is the second biggest harbour in the world after Rotterdam where some of the wordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest sea-going vessels are anchored. Dinner on board then enjoy a free evening in Antwerp.

Amsterdam, Keukenhof gardens

AMSTERDAM

Boarding in Amsterdam between 5.00 and 6.00pm and time to settle comfortably in your cabins before meeting the crew during a welcome cocktail reception. Dinner on board followed by an optional guided tour of the city on board a river boat.

DAY 2

AMSTERDAM

Breakfast on board followed by a sightseeing tour of Amsterdam (optional) calling in at a diamond merchantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s workshop. Back to the ship for lunch before leaving on an afternoon excursion (optional) to Volendam, a traditional Dutch village then on the Zaanse Schans, an open-air museum and admire over a hundred typical wooden houses, windmills and warehouses dating back to 17th and 18th centuries. Return on board for dinner before enjoying a free evening or ask to be dropped off in the city centre and take a stroll through the famous Red Light District.

DAY 3

AMSTERDAM - ROTTERDAM

After breakfast, we sail on towards Utrecht arriving by midday. Lunch on board before spending the afternoon visiting (optional) Keukenhof gardens. In the meantime the ship cruises on to Rotterdam where we will join it late afternoon. Dinner on board followed by a gala evening.

DAY 5

ANTWERP

Breakfast on board before disembarking. End of the cruise. Formalities: Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB: For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. Ask for the detailed programme for the ANV cruise, different itinerary and excursion tarifs. (1) Optional excursions.

AMSTERDAM OUDE WETERING GOUDA ROTTERDAM

HOLLAND

RHINE

BELGIUM

Ref. AWA Amsterdam

5 - DAY CRUISE

Through authentic Holland AMSTERDAM - OUDE WETERING - GOUDA - ROTTERDAM - AMSTERDAM

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

hostess on a sightseeing tour of the town before or after dinner on board, depending on the arrival time. Overnight stop.

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Discover(1) the typical canals of Holland An opportunity to learn more about Dutch traditions DAY 1

GOUDA – ROTTERDAM

DAY 5

ROTTERDAM – AMSTERDAM

Morning spent cruising gently up the river Lech, through the lock in Tiel, to join the canal to Amsterdam around 2.00pm. Lunch on board. End of this memorable Dutch cruise.

AMSTERDAM

Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. (1) Optional excursiosn.

DAY 2

AMSTERDAM – OUDE WETERING

After breakfast, spend the morning visiting Amsterdam (optional) and its diamond merchants. The Dutch capital is a truly delightful city with a rich and fascinating past, offering its visitors a striking contrast between traditional Dutch architecture and other more unusual landmarks such as the Red Light District. Lunch on board before setting off along the city’s canals to join the network of Dutch waterways, sailing along through picture postcard scenery before reaching Oude Wetering. Take a stroll through the town before dinner which will be served on board. Overnight stop.

DAY 3

DAY 4

Buffet breakfast on board before sailing off towards Rotterdam, arriving there around noon for lunch. Take a panoramic coach tour of the town (optional) before heading on towards Delft. This charming village owes its fame not only to the Dutch painter Vermeer but also to its typical “Delft” blue earthenware. Return to the ship in Rotterdam for dinner and a gala evening.

OUDE WETERING – GOUDA

Buffet breakfast on board in the dinning room before setting off on an excursion by coach (optional) to Keukenhof gardens (open from mid-March to mid-May) and admire the wonderful colourful display of bulb flowers – tulips, narcissi, daffodils and many others in a huge park surrounded by hundred - year old trees. Lunch on board before continuing on to Gouda, which lies at the confluence of the Ijssel and Gouwe from which its name derives. In the past, Gouda was better known for its drapers and busy harbour, but today it is famous worldwide for its round, yellow cheeses. Follow your board

AMSTERDAM Utrecht

HOLLAND

RHINE

GERMANY DUSSELDORF KOLN Bonn

KOBLENZ

Wiesbaden Mayence RUDESHEIM Nierstein Worms Spire

FRANCE

STRASBOURG

RHINE

Ref. HSA Romantic Rhine Valley

6 - DAY CRUISE

The romantic Rhine Valley and the Holland STRASBOURG - RUDESHEIM - KOLN - DUSSELDORF - AMSTERDAM

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

The charm of the romantic Rhine Valley and the legendary rock of the Lorelei Tours of towns such as: Strasbourg(1), Rudesheim(1), Koln(1) Amsterdam(1) The Keukenhof Gardens(1)

DAY 3

KOBLENZ – KOLN – DUSSELDORF

On our cruise between Koblenz and Dusseldorf, we will sail past Bonn before arriving in Koln. Take advantage of a 2 hours stop to visit the town with your escort before we head off once again towards Dusseldorf for dinner and a gala evening.

DAY 4

DUSSELDORF – AMSTERDAM

Cruising along the Rhine up to Amsterdam, crossing the border in Emmerich then on to Utrecht, reaching Amsterdam late afternoon. Dinner on board before spending the evening on a canal cruise to see the city landmarks (optional). Overnight stop.

DAY 5

AMSTERDAM

After breakfast, spend the morning touring Amsterdam (optional) and its diamond merchants. The Dutch capital is indeed a truly delightful city with Amsterdam

DAY 1

STRASBOURG – IFFEZHEIM

Boarding in Strasbourg between 6.00 and 7.00pm. Time to settle comfortably in your cabins before meeting the crew during a welcome cocktail reception. Dinner on board before setting off on a guided river boat tour (optional) of the old city. Return to the ship before it departs towards the lock in Iffezheim.

DAY 2

IFFEZHEIM – RUDESHEIM – KOBLENZ

Early morning start and breakfast on board, cruising along the Rhine past famous towns as Speyer, Worms, Nierstein, Mainz and Wiesbaden before stopping off for two hours in Rudesheim. The cruise then continues on towards Koblenz, passing the legendary Lorelei Rock, along the most beautiful stretch of the Rhine, where romantic castles nestle high up in the lush vineyards that run along along the river banks. We arrive in Koblenz around 8.00pm. Overnight stop.

a rich and fascinating past, offering its visitors a striking contrast between traditional Dutch architecture and other more unusual landmarks such as the Red Light District. Return to the ship for lunch. The afternoon is devoted to an excursion to Keukenhof gardens (optional – open from 18 March to 16 May). Back for dinner on board before enjoying a free evening or ask to be dropped off in the centre of Amsterdam (optional) for a walk around the Red Light District. Overnight stop.

DAY 6

AMSTERDAM

Breakfast before disembarking. End of the cruise. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. (1) Optional excursions.

ENKHUISEN HOORN

Alkmaar

URK

Zaanse Schans

Lelystad

VOLENDAM

AMSTERDAM

HOLLAND

Keukenhof

RHIN

ALLEM

Ref. AIJ

- DAY CRUISE 6 BELGIQUE

Hoorn

Cruise on the Ijsselmeer, one of Holland’s treasures

RHIN

AMSTERDAM - VOLENDAM - HOORN - ENKHUISEN - AMSTERDAM

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Discover Dutch inland seas Traditions and authenticities of Holland, come discover: Amsterdam(1), Volendam(1) and Zaanse Schans(1), Alkmaar(1), Hoorn(1) and Enkhuisen(1) DAY 1

for lunch before sailing onto Hoorn, a prosperous village thanks to its mackerel fishing and shipping trade. Arrive there around 3.00pm and enjoy some time to discover the town which during the 15th century was one of the most prominent towns in Western Friesland. The name of the famous “Cap Horn” comes from a sailor native of Hoorn who was the first to sail round the Southern Cape. Return to the ship for dinner and an entertaining evening with a crew show.

DAY 4

Breakfast on board and morning spent cruising on the Ijsselmeer towards Enkhuizen. Aperitif games will be organised in the dining room before lunch is served on board. Arrival in Enkhuisen around lunch. Amsterdam

Enjoy time at leisure to discover the city and its Renaissance 17th centuries buildings. The Zuiderzee Museum will give you a glimpse of everyday life in those former harbour (entrance fees). Return for dinner on board followed by a gala evening.

AMSTERDAM

DAY 5

DAY 3

ENKHUISEN – AMSTERDAM

Breakfast and lunch on board while cruising on towards Amsterdam to arrive around 2.00pm. Choose to leave on the coach trip to Keukenhof Gardens Lac de Neuchâtel (optional/ open only at spring time) to admire the wide variety of tulips, narcissi and daffodils. Return to the ship for dinner and either enjoy some free time or ask to be dropped off in the city centre for a walk round the Red Light District.

AMSTERDAM – VOLENDAM

Breakfast on board while cruising on the Ijsselmeer, one of the largest inland freshwater lakes in Holland. Enjoy lunch on board before arriving in Volendam, which is famous for eel fishing, around 1.00pm. In the 19th century, artists used to flock to Volendam to paint scenes of the everyday life of its inhabitants dressed in colourful traditional local costume. Leave on an excursion (optional) to Zaanse Schans, an open air museum with typical 17th and 18th centuries houses and windmills (in perfect working order!). Return to the ship for dinner around 6.00pm followed by an evening entertainment on board.

DAY 6

AMSTERDAM

Breakfast on board before disembarking at 9.00am. End of this pleasurable cruise full of wonderful Dutch memories. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary.

VOLENDAM – HOORN

Breakfast while cruising. Take this opportunity to visit Alkmaar (optional), a historic town and its cheese museum. Return to the ship in Volendam

HOORN – ENKHUISEN

Boarding in Amsterdam at 6.00pm and time to settle comfortably in your cabins before meeting the crew during a welcome cocktail reception. Dinner on board followed by an optional river tour of Amsterdam (on a shuttle boat), known as “Venice of the North”.

DAY 2

FRANCE

Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. (1) Optional excursions.

Volendam

AMSTERDAM

HOLLAND NIJMEGEN

RHINE

KREFELD Duisbourg Dusseldorf Zons

KOLN

KŒNIGSWINTER

Bonn

GERMANY

BELGIUM RUDESHEIM

MANNHEIM SPEYER

FRANCE

STRASBOURG

RHINE

Ref. AST Koln

7 - DAY CRUISE

Holland and the romantic Rhine valley AMSTERDAM - KOLN - RUDESHEIM - HEIDELBERG(1) - MANNHEIM - STRASBOURG

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Discovery of: The Amsterdam canals(1) on a river boat Amsterdam(1) “Venice of the North” Keukenhof(1) gardens Museum Kröller Müller(1) The historic city of Koln Rudesheim(1) and its famous Drosselgasse Heidelberg(1), romantic town DAY 1

AMSTERDAM

Around 6.00pm, it will be time to settle comfortably in your cabins before meting the crew during a welcome cocktail reception. Dinner on board followed

by an optional guided tour of the city on board a river boat.

DAY 2

AMSTERDAM

Program beforel mid-april: After breakfast spend the morning visiting Amsterdam (optional) and its diamond merchants. The Dutch capital is a truly delightful city with a rich and fascinating past, offering its visitors a striking contrast between traditional Dutch architecture and other more unusual landmarks such as the Red Light District. Return to the ship for lunch. The afternoon will be spent visiting Keukenhof gardens (optional) – which are only open to the public between 18th March and 16th May. Out of season, choose between an excursion to Volendam or Zaanse Schans (optional). Return to the ship for dinner. Either enjoy a free evening, or ask to be dropped off in the centre of Amsterdam (optional) for a walk round the Red Light District. Overnight stopover. Program after mid-april: Breakfast on board. In the morning, optional guided tour of Amsterdam in the historic heart of this beautiful capital city, full of historic and architectural treasures. You will discover the striking contrast between monuments heavy with Dutch memories. Back to the boat for lunch. The afternoon will be devoted to the optional visit to the Keukenhof Gardens (open from end of march until end of mey). You will see the harmonious disposition of the flower beds: tulips, narcissi and hyacinths amid trees hundreds of year old. In the other months, optional excursion to Volendam and the Zaanse Schans. Back to the boat for dinner. Free evening or optional trip to the city centre for a stroll around the Red Light District. Overnight stopover.

DAY 3

AMSTERDAM – NIJMEGEN – KREFELD Early morning start and breakfast on board while cruising towards Nijmegen, where we stop off at the Kröller Muller museum(2) (optionnal) which is set in the heart of the Haute Veluwe National Park. This museum has gathered together the works of many great modern painters and sculptors and is home not only to a major collection of Van Gogh paintings but also some works of Picasso and the impressionist painters. Return to the ship for dinner before sailing on towards Krefeld, passing the towns of Wesel and Duisburg before arriving at our destination late evening. Overnight stop.

SUISSE

DAY 4 KREFELD – KOLN KOENIGSWINTER

The ship sails at 8.00am. Breakfast on board. On our way towards Koln, we will pass some famous German towns like Dusseldorf, capital of the province of Westphalia, and Zons, a medieval city. Lunch on board before arriving in Koln around 3.00pm where we will call in for 2 hours. Choose either to look around the shops, or for those who wish, follow your guide and tour the old parts of the city. Return to the ship before cruising on towards Bonn (old university town). Dinner will be served on board before mooring for the night in Koenigswinter. Free evening. Overnight stopover.

DAY 5

KOENIGSWINTER – RUDESHEIM

Breakfast on board before cruising off along the romantic Rhine passing Koblenz and the legendary Lorelei Rock, along the most beautiful section of the Rhine, where lush vineyards and castles stretch as far as the eye can see along both banks of the river. Arrive in Rudesheim then take the opportunity to leave on a shopping trip, or take part in the excursion (optional). Dinner on board then spend a free evening in the lively Drosselgasse, world famous for its open-air restaurants and taverns with their oompah bands. Overnight stop.

DAY 6

RUDESHEIM

An early start and breakfast while cruising up the Rhine towards Speyer, passing Wiesbaden, Nierstein, Worms on the way before arriving in Mannheim around 1.00pm. After lunch leave on the coach excursion (optional) to visit Heidelberg. Return to the ship at the end of the afternoon for dinner and a gala evening while the ship leaves for Strasbourg and cruises overnight.

DAY 7 SPEYER OR MANNHEIM STRASBOURG

Breakfast on board before arriving in Strasbourg. Check out around 9.00am. End of the cruise. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. (1) Optionalexcursion. (2) Exept on Mondays: Optional visit of the Dutch open air museum of Arnhem.

OSTEND

ANTWERP

BRUGES GHENT BRUSSELS

BELGIUM FRANCE

Ref. OBU/BUO (inverse sense) Brussels

5 - DAY CRUISE

From the North Sea to the Capital of Belgium Discover Flanders

OSTEND - BRUGES - GHENT - ANTWERP - RUPELMONDE - BRUSSELS

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Visit symbolic cities: Brussels and its treasure(1) Ghent, the historic centre of Flanders(1) Bruges, a genuine open-air museum(1) DAY 1

OSTEND

economy, the culture and nature. Lunch on board. Arrival in Antwerp (depending on the tides and the time it takes to clear the locks). Explore the city in the company of our hostess. This cultural capital has a wonderful architectural heritage. Back on board. Dinner. Free evening. Overnight stopover.

DAY 4 ANTWERP – RUPELMONDE BRUSSELS

Breakfast during the cruise. Sailing up the Schelde/ Escaut to Rupelmonde. Enjoy this most beautiful part of the river: the land of the “Stille Waters” (silent waters). Then through a lock and sailing on the Brussels sea canal. Lunch on board. Arrival in Brussels (depending on the tides and the time it takes to clear the locks). Optional guided tour of the city. The capital of Belgium, with innumerable riches, Brussels is charming and seductive. Combining its Gothic heritage with that of the Renaissance and

Art Nouveau taking in Art Deco and Classicism to the glass and steel skyscrapers, it is welcoming and seductive. Back on board. Dinner and gala evening. Overnight stopover.

DAY 5

BRUSSELS

Breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9.00am. End of our journey. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. Ask for the detailed programme for the BUO cruise, different itinerary and excursion tarifs. (1) Optional excursion. (2) Exept on Mondays: Optional visit of the Dutch open air museum of Arnhem.

Boarding in Ostend at 5.00pm. Settling into your cabin. Departure of the cruise at 6.00pm. Presentation of the crew and welcome cocktail. Dinner on board. Stopover during the night.

DAY 2

BRUGES – GHENT

Breakfast during the cruise. Arrival in Bruges around 9.00am. Morning devoted to the guided tour of the “Venice of the North”. A town of lace, full of olde world charm that time has left untouched, Bruges was for 200 years the leading town in northern Europe in the fields of trade, politics and art. Back on board and lunch. In the afternoon, departure by coach for the optional tour of Ghent. Guided tour of the city, centre of culture and reflection of a medieval past. Back on board in Lovendegem around 5.00pm. Dinner and an evening’s dancing on board. Arrival in Ghent during the evening. Overnight stopover.

DAY 3

GHENT – ANTWERP

Breakfast during the cruise. Sailing on the Ghent sea canal, crossing the Belgium / Netherlands border. Then through the lock in Terneuzen, semi-maritime sailing up the Schelde/Escaut estuary, the main artery in Flanders. It is of inestimable value for the

Bruges

BRUGES

OSTEND

Dover

GHENT

Calais

AUDENARDE

BELGIUM

Doornik

MONS

FRANCE

NAMEN DINANT

Ref. ODI/DIO (inverse sense) Dinant

6 - DAY CRUISE

From the North Sea to the Meuse Valley OSTEND - BRUGES - GHENT - TOURNAI - MONS - NAMUR - DINANT DAY 1

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

OSTEND

Ghent

Boarding in Ostend at 5.00pm. Departure of the boat. Settling into your cabin. Presentation of the crew and welcome cocktail. Dinner on board. Stopover depending on sailing conditions.

DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

DAY 2

Belgium and its emblematic towns such as:

BRUGES – GHENT

Breakfast during the cruise. Sailing on the OstendGhent canal. Arrival in Bruges around 9.00am. Departure for the optional guided tour of the “Venice of the North”, a town of lace, full and olde worlde charm that time has left untouched. For 200 years, Bruges was the leading town in northern Europe in terms of trade, politics and art. Back on board. Lunch. Departure by coach for the optional guided tour of Ghent, cultural centre and reflection of a medieval past. Departure of the boat for Lovendegen where we will rejoin it at the end of the afternoon. We will continue our cruise in the direction of Asper. Overnight stopover. Dinner on board, entertainment in the lounge bar.

Bruges(1) Ghent(1) Tournai and Namur(1) Tours of the Château Beloeil(1) and the Abbey of Aulne(1)

DAY 3

GHENT – TOURNAI – MONS

Departure at 6.00am in the morning. Breakfast during the cruise. Disembarkation at 9.00am in Audernarde, departure by coach for the optional guided tour of Tournai. A Roman town and then the royal seat of the Franks, Tournai was involved in the spectacular development of northern Europe. The town has conserved numerous points of interest from this prosperous period (half Romanesque, half Gothic cathedral, town square, Pont des Trous…). Back on board in Tournai and departure of the cruise. Lunch. Arrival in Péronne around 2.30pm, point of departure for the optional excursion to the Château de Belœil. The castle has been the residence of the Princes of Ligne for six centuries and contains a rich collection of artefacts from the 15th to 19th centuries, including the famous library of 20,000 tomes. The little train will take you across the 25-hectare 18th century park which is one of the most beautiful French style gardens in Europe. During this time, the boat will sail on alone. Back on board on the way. Continuation of the cruise to Mons, arriving at the end of the day. Dinner on board, followed by entertainment in the lounge bar.

DAY 4

MONS – STREPY THIEU – AUVELAIS

Breakfast during the cruise. Through the boat lift in Strepy-Thieu, a unique civil engineering work. Lunch on board. Departure from Gosselis by coach for the optional excursion to the Abbey of Aulne, followed by a visit to the Val de Sambre brewery and beer tasting. Back on board and continuation of the cruise. Sailing down the Sambre, arriving in Auvelais in the evening. Gala evening. Overnight stopover.

DAY 5

AUVELAIS - NAMUR – DINANT

Departure early in the morning for Namur. Breakfast on board. Arrival of the boat around 9.00am and departure for the optional guided tour of Namur. This little town situated at the confluence of the Sambre and the Meuse is full of charm. Optional guided tour. Chocolate tasting followed by a tour of the historic centre of Namur. You will wander through the old quarter and its picturesque narrow streets on foot. Back on board for lunch and departure of the cruise, sailing on the Meuse to Dinant. Arrival around 5.00pm. Back on board, dinner followed by an after dinner walk to explore the town in the company of our hostess.

DAY 6

DINANT

Ostend

Zaanse Schans

Volendam

AMSTERDAM Madurodam

HOLLAND

ROTTERDAM

RHINE

ANTWERP

BELGIUM BRUSSELS

Ref. ABR/BAM (inverse sense) Netherlands

6 - DAY CRUISE

The Dutch and Belgian Canals AMSTERDAM - ROTTERDAM - ANTWERP - BRUSSELS

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals Wine), water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Stopovers in the large towns of Northern Europe. Discover(1): Amsterdam(1), capital of the Netherlands Rotterdam(1) First port of the Antwerp world(1) The charm of the Flemish cities Brussels(1), capital of Belgium and Royale residence DAY 1

years ago. Return for dinner on board around 6.00pm. Enjoy a free evening or take a stroll round the Red Light District.

DAY 3

ANTWERP - BRUSSELS

As we will sail from Antwerp early in the morning, breakfast and lunch will be served on board while cruising at a leisurely pace towards Brussels. Arrival around 2.00pm. In the afternoon, leave on a guided tour of the Belgian (optional) capital and discover its countless treasures. The city is a perfect blend of Gothic heritage, Renaissance, Art Nouveau, and Classicism not to mention modern architecture. Return to the ship for dinner and a gala evening. Overnight stop.

ROTTERDAM - ANTWERP

Breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9.00am. End of our journey.

Early morning start sailing towards Antwerp, passing Dordrecht where the ship enters the Holland Diep (inland sea), through the locks of Volkerak and Kreekak, then on along the river Scheldt to Antwerp, which boasts one of the biggest harbours in the world. The old part of the town has retained the charms of typical to Flemish cities, with its narrow streets and squares lined with gabled houses. Dinner will be served on board then enjoy a free evening in

DAY 6

BRUSSELS

Brussels

AMSTERDAM

Boarding in Amsterdam between 5.00 and 6.00pm. Settling into your cabin. Welcome cocktail and presentation of the crew in the lounge. Dinner on board followed by a guided tour (optional) of the old town on board a river boat.

DAY 2

DAY 5

AMSTERDAM - ROTTERDAM

After breakfast, set off by coach to visit the Keukenhof floral park (open from march to mid may). Later in the season, visit instead Madurodam (optional), a world famous model town and the ideal place to discover more about Holland, its history and its famous landmarks, all reproduced in the tiniest details on a scale of 1/25. In the meantime, the ship sails on to Utrecht, where we will join it for lunch before cruising on to Rotterdam. Dinner and an evening of entertainment on board.

DAY 4

Antwerp or join your board hostess for a stroll in the city. Overnight stop.

AMSTERDAM

Breakfast on board before spending the morning visiting the city (optional) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; taking in the famous Dam square, the Royal Palace, the Money Tower, the flower market and the mill on the river Amstel. Call in to watch a diamond cutter at work before returning to the ship for lunch. Enjoy a free afternoon or choose to depart on the excursion to Volendam (optional), an old fishing village on the shore of Ijsselmeer (Lake Ijssel) and Zaanse Schans, a picturesque village which gives its visitors a glimpse of what life used to be like in the Zaan region 150

GERMANY KOBLENZ RUDESHEIM

Worms

Mannheim Speyer

RHINE

FRANCE STRASBOURG

Ref. CWE - CQJ

Rhine Valley

- DAY CRUISE

Week-end break in the romantic Rhine Valley STRASBOURG - RUDESHEIM - KOBLENZ

Ref. CWE

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

The charm of the romantic Rhine Valley and the legendary rock of the Lorelei(1) Rudesheim and its restaurant(1)

DAY 1

STRASBOURG

Boarding between 6.00 and 7.00pm in Strasbourg (rue du Havre) and time to settle comfortably in your cabins before meeting the crew during a welcome cocktail reception. Dinner on board. Tour Strasbourg by night (optional) on a canal river boat (subject to availability). Departure on cruise.

DAY 2

STRASBOURG – RUDESHEIM

Sailing towards the quaint town of Rudesheim. Breakfast on board. The boat will pass Speyer and its famous cathedral, the massive port facilities in Ludwigshafen, and on via Mannheim and Worms (old Episcopal city), Mainz (Capital of Rhineland-Palatinate). Lunch on board before arriving around 4.00pm in Rudesheim. Disembark and enjoy some free time or leave on the excursion (optional) to the musical instrument museum and have a ride on the miniature train, followed by a wine

tasting. Dinner on board and free evening in the lively Drosselgasse where tourists from all over the world come to taste the local wine and dance to the music of the local Rhineland bands. Back on board.

DAY 3

RUDESHEIM – KOBLENZ

The ship takes off at 9.00am along the most beautiful stretch of the romantic Rhine where romantic castles nestle in the famous vineyards, before passing the legendary Lorelei Rock. Lunch on board before disembarking in Koblenz around 2.00pm. End of the cruise. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. (1) Optional excursion.

The romantic Rhine Valley Ref. CQJ

KOBLENZ - RUDESHEIM - SPEYER or MANNHEIM - HEIDELBERG - STRASBOURG

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

The charm of the romantic Rhine Valley and the legendary rock of the Lorelei(1) Rudesheim and its restaurant(1)

DAY 1

KOBLENZ

DAY 2

KOBLENZ – RUDESHEIM

Board in Koblenz around 6.00pm. Welcome drink at the lounge, while meeting the crew. Dinner on board and evening at leisure in Koblenz. Breakfast during the cruise. Cruise up the most beautiful section of the romantic Rhine between Koblenz and Rudesheim. We will pass numerous castles nestling in the famed vineyards and the celebrated Rock of the Lorelei. Arrival in Rudesheim around 4.00pm. Free time or optional tour, departure in a small train stopping at a wine tasting cellar, followed by a visit to the museum of mechanical music. Lunch and dinner will be taken on board. In the evening, the famous Drosselgasse awaits you with its numerous cafés and bands.

DAY 3

SPEYER

RUDESHEIM – MANNHEIM OR

Departure of the boat early in the morning to cruise up the Rhine to Speyer. Lunch on board. We will pass

the towns of Wiesbaden, Nierstein, Worms and Mannheim. Optional excursion to Heidelberg with tour of the city and the castle. Return on board in Speyer or Mannheim depending on berths available at the wharf. Arrival around 6.00pm, gala evening and dinner. Departure to Strasbourg.

DAY 4

STRASBOURG

Breakfast on board. Arrival in Strasbourg around 9.00am. End of our journey. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. (1) Optional excursion.

RHIN GERMANY KOBLENZ St-Goar Mainz Nierstein RUDESHEIM Worms Kaub

MANNHEIM SPEYER

Heidelberg

NECKAR

FRANCE STRASBOURG

RHINE Ref. SEH Rhine Valley

5 - DAY CRUISE LIECHTENSTEIN

The romantic Rhine Valley & the rock of the Lorelei

SUISSE

STRASBOURG - KOBLENZ - RUDESHEIM - HEIDELBERG(1) - SPEYER - STRASBOURG

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

The charm of the romantic Rhine Valley and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei(1) Optional tours of towns such as Strasbourg, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Cologne and Heidelberg

DAY 1

DAY 4 RUDESHEIM SPEYER OR MANNHEIM

Departure of the boat early in the morning to cruise up the Rhine to Speyer. Lunch on board. We will pass the towns of Wiesbaden, Nierstein, Worms and Mannheim. Optional excursion to Heidelberg: Stopover in Speyer or Mannheim depending on berths available at the wharf. Back on board around 6.00pm. Gala dinner followed by an evening of dancing. Late departure towards Strasbourg.

STRASBOURG

Boarding between 6.00 and 7.00pm in Strasbourg (rue du Havre). Settling into your cabin. Presentation of the crew. Welcome cocktail. Dinner on board. Optional tour of Old Strasbourg in a riverboat (depending on availability). Departure on cruise.

DAY 2

a touristic train stopping at a wine tasting cellar, followed by a visit to the museum of mechanical music. Dinner on board. In the evening, the famous Drosselgasse awaits you with its numerous cafés and bands.

STRASBOURG – KOBLENZ

Sailing to the towns of Lauterbourg, Spire, Mainz. Breakfast on board. The cruise will continue towards Koblenz up the most beautiful section of the romantic Rhine. We will sail past the towns of Kaub, Oberwesel, Saint-Goar. Before we reach our mooring in Koblenz, you will see Stolzenfels castle. Arrival in Koblenz around 6.00pm. Explore the old city in the company of our hostess. Free evening. Overnight stopover. Full catering on board.

DAY 3 KOBLENZ – THE ROMANTIC RHINE VALLEY – RUDESHEIM

Breakfast during the cruise. Cruise up the most beautiful part of the romantic Rhine between Koblenz and Rudesheim. We will pass numerous castles nestling in the famed vineyards and the celebrated Rock of the Lorelei. Lunch on board. Arrival in Rudesheim around 3.00pm. Shopping until 7.00pm or optional excursion, departure in

DAY 5

STRASBOURG

EXTENSION 3-DAY TRIP (Ref. ALR)

Discover Alsace

DAY 1

STRASBOURG

You will be met by your guide and taken to the hotel in Strasbourg (or surrounding area). Settling in your room. Dinner before enjoying a free evening. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 2

THE POTTERS’ ROAD

Breakfast at the hotel before leaving on an escorted tour of the Strasbourg city. Visit the old quarters: the “Petite France” with its half-timbered houses, admire the cathedral, a true masterpiece of gothic architecture before setting off by coach to join the Potters’ road. Lunch on the way. Visit Soufflenheim, an industrial town specialised in manufacturing earthenware pots then on to Betschdorf, renowned for its traditionally made blue and white pottery, including a visit to a potter’s workshop, before heading on to Hunspach, said to be one of the “most beautiful villages in France”. Return to Strasbourg for dinner and a free evening. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 3

THE WINE ROAD

Breakfast at the hotel before leaving by coach to he Wine Road. All along the way, admire the pretty towns and villages soaked in history and wine- growing traditions. Enjoy a visit to a wine cellar and taste some of the delicious wine. Lunch in an restaurant before continuing on to Colmar. Guided Tour. The capital of Alsatian wine is well worth a visit with its brightly coloured houses in the “Petite Venise” quarter. Have some time to wander round the town before returning to Strasbourg to board the ship between 6.00 and 7.00pm.

GERMANY KOBLENZ Kaub

Boppard Nierstein Worms

RUDESHEIM

MOSEL

MANNHEIM SPEYER

Heidelberg Eberbach

HEILBRONN

SAAR

Karlsruhe

STUTTGART

STRASBOURG

FRANCE

RHINE

NECKAR

Ref. CSJ Rhine Valley

6 - DAY CRUISE

The romantic Rhine Valley and the rock of the Lorelei STRASBOURG - RUDESHEIM - KOBLENZ - RUDESHEIM - HEIDELBERG - SPEYER OR MANNHEIM - STRASBOURG

DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Admire the wonderful romantic Rhine Valley and the legendary rock of the Lorelei Tour of: Rudesheim and its Drosselgasse(1) Koblenz(1) and the charm of the old town The Cistercian monastery of Eberbach(1) made famous by the film “The Name of the Rose” Heidelberg(1), the city of the Romantics DAY 1

STRASBOURG

Boarding between 6.00 and 7.00pm in Strasbourg (river mooring, rue du Havre). Settling into your cabin. Presentation of the crew. Welcome cocktail. Dinner on board. Free evening on board or optional tour by river boat through old Strasbourg by night (depending on availability). Departure on cruise.

DAY 2

STRASBOURG - RUDESHEIM

Sailing to the charming village of Rudesheim. Breakfast on board. Sailing past numerous towns such as Speyer and its cathedral, the impressive port installations in Ludwigshafen and Mannheim. Worms (ancient bishopric), Mainz (capital of RhinelandPalatinate). Lunch on board. Arrival in Rudesheim around 4.00pm. Disembarkation and free time or optional tour, departure in a local train stopping at a wine tasting cellar, followed by a visit to the

museum of mechanical music. Dinner on board. Free evening in the famous Drosselgasse, the little street famous worldwide for joyful athmosphere and Rhineland bands. Back on board.

DAY 3

RUDESHEIM – KOBLENZ

Breakfast on board. Departure of the boat at 9.00am for Koblenz on the most beautiful section of the romantic Rhine. During this cruise, sail past Bacharach (a very old wine-making village), Kaub, Oberwesel, and the innumerable picturesque castles which line the Rhine, the Rock of the Lorelei as well as Boppard, a typical village with white houses and grey slate roofs. Lunch on board. Arrival in Koblenz around 1.00pm. Explore old Koblenz in the company of our hostess, dinner and free evening in Koblenz.

DAY 4

KOBLENZ – RUDESHEIM

Breakfast on board. Cruise up the most beautiful section of the romantic Rhine between Koblenz and Rudesheim. Lunch on board. Arrival in Rudesheim around 5.00pm. Free time or optional excursion to the Monastery of Eberbach (depending on availability, reservation on board only). Dinner on board. Free evening in the famous Drosselgasse and back on board whenever you wish.

DAY 5 RUDESHEIM SPEYER OR MANNHEIM

Departure of the boat early in the morning to cruise up the Rhine to Speyer. Breakfast and lunch on board. We will pass the towns of Wiesbaden, Nierstein, Worms (chance to take the optional excursion to Heidelberg) and Mannheim. Arrival around 6.00pm. Gala evening. Departure towards Strasbourg and overnight sailing.

DAY 6

STRASBOURG

Breakfast on board. Arrival in Strasbourg around 9.00am. End of our journey.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Pfalzs’ Castle

RHIN GEMANY KOBLENZ FRANKFURT

COCHEM

Nierstein RUDESHEIM Worms Heidelberg

MANNHEIM SPEYER

MOSEL SAAR

STRASBOURG

FRANCE

NECKAR

RHINE Ref. SFS

Rhine Valley

3 RIVERS

7 - DAY CRUISE

The valleys of the romantic Rhine, the Mosel and the Main

LIECHTENSTEIN

SUISSE

STRASBOURG - FRANKFURT - COCHEM - KOBLENZ - RUDESHEIM - MANNHEIM - STRASBOURG

DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

The combination of three rivers, the enchantment of the Rhine, the grace of the Mosel and the charm of the Main Optional tours of towns such as Strasbourg, Frankfurt, Cochem, Koblenz, Rudesheim and Heidelberg DAY 1

STRASBOURG

Boarding between 6.00 and 7.00pm. Settling into your cabin. Welcome cocktail and presentation of the crew. Dinner on board. Optional tour of Old Strasbourg aboard a riverboat (depending on availability). Back on board and departure of the cruise.

Frankfurt

STRASBOURG FRANKFURT (the Main) DAY 2

Early in the morning, we go through the locks at Iffezheim and Gambsheim, which are among the largest locks on the Rhine. Breakfast during the cruise and continuation of our journey down the Rhine, passing the towns of Worms, Gernsheim, Nierstein. We will then take the Main to Frankfurt. The Main, a tributary of the Rhine, provides the link between the Danube and Frankfurt, the largest city situated on its banks. Lunch while cruising. Arrival at the beginning of the afternoon in Frankfurt and departure for an optional guided tour or free time. Frankfurt is a city where the mixture of ancient and modern will be bound to surprise you. Back on board. Dinner and evening of entertainment. Departure of the boat during the night.

DAY 3 FRANKFURT - COCHEM (the Mosel)

Breakfast during the cruise. Morning’s sailing on the most beautiful section of the romantic Rhine to Koblenz. Throughout this cruise, you will be able to see numerous castles amid the famous vineyards, and the celebrated Rock of the Lorelei. In Koblenz we will take the Mosel, one of the most beautiful tributaries of the Rhine. Lunch on board. Arrival in Cochem, nicknamed the Pearl of the Mosel, in the afternoon. Let’s discover the Old Town (optional) with its medieval places and its half-timbered houses, about 2000 years of history make the charm of this small city. Back on board for dinner. Overnight stopover. © German National Tourist Board

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

DAY 4 COCHEM KOBLENZ (the Mosel and the Rhine)

Breakfast on board. A morning’s sailing on the Mosel. Lunch while cruising. We will reach Koblenz at the confluence of the Rhine and the Mosel at the

beginning of the afternoon. Explore the old city in the company of our hostess. The charming old city, gathered around Saint Castor’s church (9th to 12th century) and the church of Our Lady (12th to 15th century) has been lovingly restored over recent years. It offers a pleasant stroll, from the Old Castle on the bank of the Mosel to the palace of the elector-princes on the Rhine. Back on board. Dinner and evening on board. Overnight stopover.

DAY 5 KOBLENZ - RUDESHEIM (the Rhine)

Breakfast on board. Departure of the cruise. We will be sailing up the romantic Rhine to Rudesheim. Lunch on board. Arrival in Rudesheim in the afternoon. Optional excursion: departure in a small train stopping at a wine tasting cellar, followed by a visit to the museum of mechanical music. Dinner on board. Free evening in the famous Drosselgasse, a little street where you will find numerous little restaurants which offer musical entertainment by local bands. Back on board whenever you wish.

DAY 6

RUDESHEIM – MANNHEIM

Breakfast during the cruise. A morning relaxing on board. Lunch on board. Arrival in Mannheim around 1.00pm. Departure for an optional tour of Heidelberg with a visit to the castle and the old city in the company of a local guide. Free time in the city centre. Back on board in Mannheim. Gala dinner and departure of the cruise.

DAY 7

STRASBOURG

Breakfast on board. Arrival in Strasbourg around 9.00am (rue du Havre). End of our journey. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation.

RHINE

GERMANY Koblenz

COCHEM

RUDESHEIM

BERNKASTEL

MOSEL

TRIER

Mainz

SAARBRÜCKEN

EBERBACH

SAAR

STRASBOURG

FRANCE

RHINE

NECKAR

Ref. STS Saarschleife

4 RIVERS

7 - DAY CRUISE

LIECHTEN

The valleys of the Neckar, the romantic Rhine, the Mosel and the Saar SUISSE

STRASBOURG - EBERBACH - HEIDELBERG(1) - RUDESHEIM COCHEM - BERNKASTEL - TRIER - SAARBRÜCKEN

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

The magic of four rivers, the enchanting Neckar, the romantic Rhine, the picturesque Mosel and the Saar with its unspoilt landscapes

the Natural Parc” Neckartal-Odenwald”. Dinner and evening of entertainment.

DAY 3

EBERBACH – RUDESHEIM

Departure of the boat early in the morning. Breakfast and lunch on board. Arrival in Rudesheim in the afternoon, optional visit, departure in a little train, stopping at a cellar and wine tasting, followed by a visit to the museum of mechanical music

Optional tour of: Old Strasbourg in a riverboat Heidelberg, a romantic city Rudesheim and its restaurants Cochem, a medieval town Bernkastel, a typical village Trier and its Roman remains

DAY 1

DAY 2 MANNHEIM – HEIDELBERG EBERBACH

Arrival of the boat in Mannheim early in the morning. Breakfast on board. Departure for the optional excursion to Heidelberg, one of the oldest university towns in Germany. Meanwhile, the ship will sail towards Heidelberg, where we will return on board for lunch. Departure to Eberbach, where we should arrive around 5.00pm. Time at leisure in this medieval city founded at the 13th century, and part of

DAY 5

COCHEM – BERNKASTEL – TRIER

Breakfast on board. This entire cruise takes place in an exceptional landscape. You will discover a multitude of small villages with their vines and castles. Two-hour stop in Bernkastel, the pearl of the Mosel. Continuation towards Trier. Dinner on board, followed by an evening’s entertainment. Arrival in Trier towards the end of the evening. Overnight stopover.

DAY 6

TRIER – SAARBRÜCKEN

After breakfast, optional guided tour of Trier. Explore this town rich in Roman remains. Return on board for lunch in Saarburg. Lunch on board and departure of the cruise for Saarbrücken, sailing up the Saar through the “Saarschleife” with its magnificent wooded landscapes, traversed by the meanders of the Saar. Gala dinner followed by an evening of dancing. Arrival in Saarbrücken in the evening. Overnight stopover.

DAY 7

STRASBOURG

Boarding between 6.00 and 7.00pm. Settling into your cabin. Welcome cocktail. Dinner on board. Optional: tour of Old Strasbourg in a riverboat (depending on availability). Departure of the boat for Mannheim.

style of medieval settlements. Optional guided tour of Cochem. Let’s discover the Old Town with its medieval places and its half-timbered houses, about 2000 years of history make the charm of this small city. Dinner on board and free evening.

Bernkastel

or free time. Dinner on board. Free evening in the famous Drosselgasse, known throughout the world for its atmosphere, its numerous restaurants and its bands.

DAY 4

SAARBRÜCKEN

Breakfast. Disembarkation at 9.00am. End of our journey.

RUDESHEIM – COCHEM

Breakfast on board. Departure of the boat early morning and cruise on the most beautiful section of the romantic Rhine. You will be able to see a number of castles situated in the famous vineyards. We will also pass the famous Rock of the Lorelei. Lunch on board. In Koblenz, we will be sailing up the Mosel. Arrival in Cochem in the afternoon, a picturesque town dominated by its castle in the

RHINE

GERMANY COCHEM

Koblenz

BERNKASTEL

RUDESHEIM

MOSEL

TRIER

Mainz

SAARBRÜCKEN

EBERBACH

SAAR

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FRANCE

NECKAR

RHINE Ref. ASS Heidelberg

7 - DAY CRUISE LIECHTENSTEIN

The valleys of the Saar, the Mosel, the romantic Rhine and the Necka

SUISSE

SAARBRÜCKEN - BERNKASTEL - COCHEM - KOBLENZ - RUDESHEIM - HEIDELBERG EBERBACH - MANNHEIM - STRASBOURG

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

The fascination of four rivers, the Saar and its unspoilt landscapes, the picturesque Mosel, the romantic Rhine and the enchanting Neckar

Optional tour of: Bernkastel, a typical village(1) Cochem, a medieval town(1) Koblenz and the charm of its old town(1) Rudesheim and its riverside restaurants(1) Heidelberg, a romantic city(1) DAY 1

incomparable experience. Back on board around 11.00am and departure of the cruise for Cochem. Lunch on board. As we drift along, you will discover the exceptional landscapes that the picturesque Mosel lays out before you. Dinner during the cruise. Arrival in Cochem around 8.00pm – a small medieval town dominated by its marvellous castle. Overnight stopover.

DAY 3

COCHEM – KOBLENZ

Breakfast on board. Free morning to Cochem or optional excursion of Cochem. Let’s discover the Old Town with its medieval places and its half-timbered houses, about 2000 years of history make the charm of this small city. Lunch on board, departure of the boat to sail to Koblenz. We will pass numerous small villages, each more picturesque than the last, and a hillside of vineyards that comes right down to the banks of the Mosel. Dinner and free time to explore the town of Koblenz with its past steeped in history.

DAY 4

KOBLENZ – RUDESHEIM

Departure of the boat after breakfast for Rudesheim. Cruise up the most beautiful section of the roman-

SAARBRÜCKEN

Boarding at 13.30pm. Settling into your cabin. Departure of the cruise for Bernkastel at 2.00pm. We will travel through the city of Saarbrücken and continue through the magnificent landscapes of the Saar, also call the “Saarschleife”, made up of numerous successive meanders through a wooded landscape. Presentation of the crew and welcome cocktail. Dinner on board. Sailing at night.

DAY 2

tic Rhine. Throughout this cruise, you will see numerous castles amid the famous vineyards, and the celebrated Rock of the Lorelei. Lunch. Arrival at Rudesheim. Free time or optional tour, departure in a small train stopping at a wine tasting cellar, followed by a visit to the museum of mechanical music. Dinner on board Free evening in the famous Drosselgasse, known throughout the world for its atmosphere and its numerous restaurants and bands. Departure of the boat around midnight.

DAY 5

EBERBACH

Breakfast on board. Morning sail along the Neckar, throughout romantic cities and castes, such as neckargemünd, Neckarsteinach, Hirschorn. Lunch on board. Arrival at Eberbach around 4.00pm and time at leisure in the medieval city. Located in the “Natural parc Neckartal-Odenwald”, Eberbach have been founded on the 13th century. Dinner and evening on board.

DAY 6 EBERBACH – HEIDELBERG MANNHEIM

Departure of the boat in the early morning for Heidelberg. Breakfast on board. Arrival around 8.00am in Heidelberg. Optional tour of the city. Meanwhile, the ship will sail to Mannheim, where we will return on board for lunch. Afternoon at leisure in this economical and cultural capital of the so called “triangle” Rhin and Neckar. Return on board for Gala dinner and evening. Night sail towards Strasbourg.

DAY 7

STRASBOURG

BERNKASTEL – COCHEM

Arrival in Bernkastel around 8.00am. Breakfast on board. Free time in Bernkastel or, in the company of our hostess, a walk to explore this famous wine town, known throughout the world for its superb half-timbered houses, the finely wrought grill on the fountain in the market place, the delicately sculpted weathervanes on the rooftops, an

Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. (1) Optional excursion.

Rudesheim

Copenhagen

From Berlin to Copenhagen - The Havel, BERLIN - EBERSWALDE - ODERBERG - STOLPE - SZCZECIN - WOLGAST - PEENEMÜN

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Cruise between sea and land to discover 3 different countries

Copenhague Package A city full of mysterious beauties and historical treasures

INCLUDING: The night in a hotel***(NL) Guided tour of the city

DAY 1

BERLIN

Board the ship late afternoon (6:00pm). Time to settle comfortably in your cabins beforemeeting the crew during a welcome cocktail reception. Dinner will be served on board.Overnight stop.

DAY 2 BERLIN - SPANDAU EBERSWALDE

Breakfast while cruising before reaching Henningsdorf from where the coach leaves on a tour (optional) of Berlin***, a city boasting several prestigious museums, as well as an intense intellectual and artistic life. Berlin attracts especially all those who are keen on cultural and historic events and interested in the geopolitical changes that have taken place in the 20th century. Once, the symbol of world division into 2 separate blocs, by virtue of its own particular position, today Berlin is a modern city with a dynamic economic and sparkling cultural life. Return to the ship in Lehnitz for lunch before sailing on to Eberswalde in the afternoon, through enchanting, unspoiled countryside home to an outstanding variety of flowers and wildlife. We reach our destination during the evening. Dinner will be served on board before mooring for the night.

DAY 3 EBERSWALDE – ODERBERG STOLPE – SZCZECIN POLAND

Early morning start through the boat lift in Niederfinow, an amazing metallic structure which was built between 1927 and 1934. Breakfast while cruising before arriving in Oderberg around 9.00am. Join the excursion (optional) to the Cistercian monastery** in Chorin, one of the finest gothic buildings in Brandeburg, which lies on the edge of the Schorfheide moor lands, awarded Unesco”world biosphere reserve” status. Back to the ship in Stolpe for lunch. During the afternoon, take the opportunity to admire the exceptional landscapes that this cruise has to offer as we pass through the Oder valley, with it exceptional scenery. Dinner and an entertaining evening on board. before arriving in Szczecin. Overnight stop.

DAY 4

SZCZECIN – WOLGAST

Breakfast on board before spending the morning touring Szczecin (optional), a town soaked in tradition and history. Its architectural diversity, a combination of ancient and modern buildings, makes the town a lively and attractive place to visit. Return to the ship for lunch before sailing on to Wolgast,

Island of Rügen

COPENHAGEN

DENMARK

RÜGEN STRALSUND

PEENEMÜNDE USEDOM

GREIFSWALD WOLGAST

GERMANY STOLPE

SZCZECIN

ODERBERG SPANDAU

EBERSWALD

POLAND

BERLIN

Ref. BSD/SBL (inverse sense) Berlin

Copenhagen

8 - DAY CRUISE

the Oder and the Baltic sea DE - USEDOM ISLAND - RÜGEN ISLAND - GREIFSWALD - STRALSUND - COPENHAGEN

DAY 5

WOLGAST – PEENEMÜNDE ISLAND OF USEDOM ISLAND OF RÜGEN – LAUTERBACH

After breakfast we cruise on towards Peenemünde which is located on the island of Usedom*, in the Baltic sea and the Peeneestuary. Set off by coach on an excursion to the island (optional) which is one of the largest in Germany, with its white sand beaches, forests, peat lands and protected lakes. Its remarkable coastline is unspoiled. In the meantime, the ship sails on to Peenemunde where we will join it for lunch. Early afternoon, we sail on to Lauterbach from where an excursion (optional) is organised to the island of Rugen* , the biggest in Germany. This rugged yet enchanting island in the Baltic is characterised by its steep chalky cliffs. Admire the exceptional landscapes and variety of wild life and flowers. Dinner on board and overnight stop in Lauterbach.

DAY 6

and friendly as the Danish people themselves! The guided tour of the capital city begins with the main landmarks: the castle of Christianborg, set of the Danish Parliament, Amalienborg Palace, the official home of Queen Margritt of Denmark. The tour continues past the impressive three tier Gefion fountain and on along the sea front, from where to catch a glimpse of the statue of the Little Mermaid. To finish, admire one of the most beautiful churches in Denmark and Rosenborg castle which is home to the royal family’s personal collection. At the end of © German National Tourist Board

thrue the impressive harbour, arriving there in the evening. Dinner on board. Overnight stop.

LAUTERBACH – STRALSUND

Early morning start sailing on to Greifswald* and breakfast on board. Take the coach trip (optional) to visit the town which has kept all its original charm: with its Town Hall (1738), town houses, St Nicolas cathedral (100m high). Return to the ship around 11.00am. Cruise on to reach Stralsund* by 2.00pm. The afternoon will be spent visiting (optional) this medieval town which was a major centre during the Hanseatic League in the 14th and 15th centuries. Back to the ship late afternoon. Dinner and a gala evening on board. Overnight stop.

DAY 7 STRALSUND – SASSNITZ TRELLEBORG – COPENHAGEN

Breakfast on board before leaving by coach towards Sassnitz around 9.00am, arriving there around 10.30am. Embark on a 4 hour ferry crossing to Trelleborg, where you will have a lunch on your own, then on by coach towards Copenhagen, reaching it late afternoon. Enjoy a panoramic tour of the city before settling into your 3-star hotel (local standards). Dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 8

COPENHAGEN (Denmark)

Breakfast at the hotel. The whole day will be devoted to the visit of Copenhagen which is as welcoming

Stralsund

the morning, a coach will take you to Copenhagen airport. End of our services. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. Ask for the detailed programme for the SBL cruise, different itinerary and excursion tarifs. ***: guide Michelins’ appreciation.

The historic rivers of

Central Europe

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62 The Rhine, the Main and the Danube

The Tisza, the Sava and the Danube 74 From the blue Danube to the black Sea

PRAGUE

PASSAU

DANUBE SLOVAKIA VIENNA

AUSTRIA

ESZTERGOM BUDAPEST

HUNGARY

Ref. PAC Budapest

6 - DAY CRUISE

Central Europe The beautiful blue Danube

PASSAU - MELK(1) - VIENNA - BUDAPEST

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Discover:

DAY 3

VIENNA – BUDAPEST

The Abbey of Melk(1) Imperial Vienna(1) Schoenbrunn Castle(1) Budapest, the two thousand(1) Budapest year old city

Vienna

DAY 5

PASSAU

Board the ship at 4.00pm. Time to settle comfortably in your cabins before meeting the crew. At 5.00pm, we set off cruising along the Danube towards the Austrian-German border through the attractive region of Engellhartszell. A welcome cocktail reception will be organised on board. Dinner and evening on board.

DAY 2

BUDAPEST

Breakfast onboard before visiting Esztergom at your own pace, the former capital of Hungary, under the reign of the Arpad kings. It is still a prominent town as it is the seat of the Hungarian archbishops. Esztergom is decidedly full of treasures with its neo-classic basilica and former Royal Palace. We set sail once again around noon to arrive in Budapest around 4.00pm. The Hungarian capital, which lies along the banks of the Danube, also known as the “pearl of the Danube” is one of the most attractive cities in Europe. Enjoy some free time to explore the city before returning to the ship for dinner. Optional visit of Budapest by night.

BUDAPEST

Breakfast on board before having a free day or join the morning sightseeing tour (optional) of the city. Budapest embodies the contrast between the twin cities of Buda and Pest, which were separated one from the other on each bank of the Danube before being reunited in 1872. Buda, the higher of the two cities, with its winding cobble-stoned streets and baroque palaces, Turkish baths and Royal castles and her sister, Pest, the “fiery”, which presents its visitors a proud display of different architectural styles. Return to the ship for lunch before enjoying a free afternoon to discover the amazing city on your own. After dinner, free evening or disembark for a folk evening with traditional dances in the city (optional).

Traditional evening in Budapest(1) DAY 1

DAY 4

After breakfast, take part in the visit (optional) to the Palace of Schoenbrunn, which was the summer residence of the Emperor of Austria and his family. Lunch on board before enjoying a free afternoon to tour this magnificent city on your own. Back on board by 7.00pm before sailing on towards Budapest, passing Bratislava on the way. Dinner and gala evening on board.

DAY 6

PASSAU – VIENNA

BUDAPEST

Breakfast on board before disembarking. End of our services.

Breakfast on board before disembarking at 8.00am for an excursion (optional) to the Benedictine Abbey of Melk which is perched up high on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube. It is the symbol of Austrian Baroque at its finest. Return to the ship around 11.00am and sail on to Durnstein, arriving there for lunch around 12.30pm. Durstein is the best known village in the Wachau thanks to the legend of King Richard the Lion Heart. Have a free afternoon to discover this picturesque village and its baroque church for yourselves. Back on board around 3.30pm before cruising on to Vienna. Dinner on board before reaching our destination at around 8.30pm. Disembark and leave on a tour of the illuminated sights of Vienna (optional). Overnight stop.

Ref. BUC

6 - DAY CRUISE

Abbey of Melk

The beautiful blue Danube BUDAPEST - BRATISLAVA - VIENNA - PASSAU

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

MAIN

DRINKS INCLUDED

GERMANY

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Budapest(1), a two-thousand year old city Bratislava(1) and its unique charm Vienna(1) and Schoenbrunn Castle(1) The Habsburg palace(1) The Abbey of Melk(1) Concert(1) of Viennese music Traditional evening(1) in Budapest DAY 1

BUDAPEST

Boarding at the end of the afternoon in Budapest and settling into your cabin. Presentation of the crew. Welcome cocktail. Dinner on board. Optional traditional evening in Budapest.

DAY 2

BUDAPEST – BRATISLAVA

Breakfast on board. At 8.00am, departure of the boat and optional guided tour of Budapest, the belle époque city par excellence, the incarnation of the sharp contrast between twin cities divided by the Danube and united since 1872. You will discover: haughty Buda with its winding streets, its Baroque palaces, its Turkish bath establishments and its royal palace. And bustling Pest, which offers a proud mixture of architectural styles. Back to the boat for lunch. Departure of the cruise at 1.00pm for Bratislava. Dinner and an evening’s entertainment on board.

DAY 3

BRATISLAVA – VIENNA

Arrival in Bratislava at 7.00am and breakfast on board. At around 8.30am, departure for the optional guided tour of Bratislava. Dominated to the north

FRANCE STRASBOURG

DANUBE PASSAU

Durnstein

RHINE

MELK

BRATISLAVA VIENNA

AUSTRIA BUDAPEST

HUNGARY

by the slopes of the southern point of the Small Carpathians, bathed by the Danube, Bratislava occupies a privileged geographical site. The charm of the Slovakian capital lies in its old city: splendid Baroque palaces, churches and pleasant squares. Back on board for lunch and departure of the cruise for Vienna. Arrival in Vienna in the evening. Dinner on board and free evening or optional tour of Vienna by night.

DAY 4

VIENNA

Breakfast on board. Free morning in Vienna or optional visit to Schoenbrunn Castle, summer residence of the imperial family and part of Vienna, imperial city and cradle of music. Back to the boat for lunch. Free afternoon in Vienna or optional visit to the Hofburg, the Habsburg Palace houses the crown jewels and sumptuous imperial apartments. Back to the boat for dinner. After dinner, the chance to attend a concert of Viennese music (optional and dependent on availability). Departure of the boat during the night.

DAY 5

symbol of the most complete expression of Baroque Art in Austria. Back on board and departure of the boat around 4.00pm for Passau. Gala evening and dinner.

DAY 6

PASSAU

Breakfast on board. Disembarkation around 9.00am. End of our services. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. (1) Optional excursion.

MELK – PASSAU

Breakfast on board. Cruise up the most beautiful section of the Wachau. Arrival in Melk around 9.00am. Departure by coach for an optional excursion to Durnstein, the most well known picturesque village in the Wachau. Famous for its legend of King Richard the Lionhearted, Durnstein has a church in the Baroque style. Back to the boat for lunch. In the afternoon, optional visit to the Abbey of Melk. Atop a rocky outcrop which overlooks the Danube from a height of more than 50 m, it is the

Vienna

DANUBE BRATISLAVA

SLOVAKIA

VIENNA

AUSTRIA

HUNGARY BUDAPEST

Ref. VBV Bratislavas’ Castle

5 - DAY CRUISE

The Danube, a journey into history Discover the symbolic capitals: VIENNA - BUDAPEST - BRATISLAVA VIENNA - BUDAPEST - BRATISLAVA - VIENNA lounge in the company of our hostess. Lunch du-ring the cruise. Arrival in Bratislava around 4.00pm. Optional guided tour of the Slovakian capital. Dominated to the north by the slopes of the southern point of the Small Carpathians, irrigated by the Danube, the city occupies a privileged geographical site. The charm of Bratislava lies in its old city: splendid Baroque palaces, churches and pleasant squares. Back on board. Dinner and gala evening. Departure of the cruise during the night heading back to Vienna.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Optional excursions to Imperial Vienna Budapest, the two thousand Budapest years old city Bratislava and its unique charm

DAY 5

Traditional Hungarian evening and Gala evening on board DAY 1

VIENNA (Austria)

Boarding at 6.00pm in Vienna. Settling into your cabin. Presentation of the crew and welcome cocktail in the lounge. Dinner on board on an “Austrian theme”. Overnight stopover.

DAY 2 VIENNA – BUDAPEST (Hungary)

Buffet breakfast on board. Morning devoted to the optional guided tour of Vienna. The imperial residence for more than six centuries, Vienna has been deeply marked by the seal of the Habsburgs. If, for many people, the Austrian capital evokes the rhythm of the waltz or the silhouette of the big wheel at the Prater, it owes its attraction above all to its monuments, to the memories of the Habsburgs, to the riches of its museums, to its musical tradition continued by the Opera and by various illustrious ensembles. reputation. Back to the boat for lunch. Departure of the cruise for Budapest. Afternoon sailing on the Danube, a river rich in history and immense heritage. Dinner on board, followed by an evening’s dancing. Arrival in Budapest during the night. Overnight stopover.

VIENNA (Austria)

Arrival in Vienna early in the morning. Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9.00am. End of our journey.

Martins’ Cathedral

DAY 3

BUDAPEST (Hungary)

After breakfast, morning devoted to the optional guided tour of Budapest. Explore this astonishing city, cut in half by the Danube: Buda with its hills and valleys and Pest with its flat plain, whose panoramic view over the banks of the Danube is listed as part of the world’s cultural heritage by UNESCO. Back to the boat for lunch. Free afternoon. Explore the unquestioned marvels of the city at your own pace. Dinner on a “Hungarian theme” followed by an evening of entertainment. Departure of the boat around midnight heading for Bratislava.

DAY 4

BRATISLAVA (Slovakia)

Morning’s sailing. Breakfast on board. For the more courageous, an aerobics session is offered in the

GERMANY FRANKFURT

MAIN

WURZBURG

BAMBERG

MAINZ WERTHEIM MILTENBERG

NURNBERG

DANUBE

RHINE STRASBOURG

REGENSBURG

PASSAU

Ref. SPA/PSG (inverse sense) Joannsbourgs’ Castle

8 - DAY CRUISE

Romantic Germany and the magic of rivers As we go with the flow, we invite you to explore 3 rivers

STRASBOURG - MAINZ - FRANKFURT - WURTZBURG - NUREMBERG - REGENSBURG, - PASSAU

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

The Rhine and its various landscapes The Main on which the variety of natural sites will surprise you The Danube, its peoples and cultures Optional tours of cities such as Mainz, Frankfurt, Miltenberg, Wurtzburg, Rothenburg, Nuremberg and Ratisbonne DAY 1

STRASBOURG

Boarding between 6.00 and 7.00pm and time to settle comfortably in your cabins before meeting the crew during a welcome cocktail reception. Departure around 8.00pm towards Mainz.

DAY 2

MAINZ - FRANKFURT

continuing on to Wertheim where we will call in at the end of the afternoon. Enjoy some time to discover the town for yourselves before returning to the ship for dinner. Overnight stop.

DAY 4

WERTHEIM – WURTZBURG GERLACHSHAUSEN

The ship sails all morning towards Karlstad. Lunch on board. On arriving at our destination, set off by coach to visit Wurtzburg (optional) on the right bank of the Main, which is famous for its baroque palace, former residence of the prince-bishops. In the meantime, the ship cruises on to Wurtzburg where we will join it late afternoon. Then on to Gerlachshausen. Dinner on board and an entertaining evening. Overnight stop.

DAY 5 GERLACHSHAUSEN ROTHENBURG – BAMBERG

Early morning start cruising along the Main to reach Volkach. Breakfast on board before leaving on a guided tour (optional) to Rothenburg, a magnificent walled town set up high on the hills over the river, with its narrow streets lined with picturesque half-timbered houses and craftsmen’s workshops. It is indeed one of the most beautiful towns on the Romantic Road. In the meantime the ship cruises on to Schweinfurt where we will join it, before continuing on to Bamberg. Dinner on board. Overnight stop.

Arrival in Mainz around 8.00am. This city, the birthplace of Gutenberg, which lies at the confluence of the Rhine and the Main is a perfect blend of past and present with its thousand year old cathedral. Tour the city with your escort before we sail on around 11.00am towards Frankfurt. Lunch on board. The afternoon will be spent on a sightseeing tour (optional) of Frankfurt, a major business hub. You will be struck by the unusual combination of ancient and modern architecture that this city has to offer. Dinner will be served on board. The ship continues cruising over night.

DAY 3

Breakfast while cruising on the Rhine-Main-Danube canal, which was opened on 25th September 1992. Lunch on board before arriving in Nuremberg around 2.00pm. Take a guided visit of the city (optional) which transports its visitors back to medieval times. This old town and is market place surrounded with gothic buildings, half-timbered houses and elegant burgher houses. A true imperial setting! Return to the ship during the afternoon and sail on to reach Muhlhausen in the evening. Dinner on board followed by a crew show.

DAY 7

MUHLHAUSEN – REGENSBURG

Morning spent cruising, breakfast on board before arriving in Kelheim, from where to take an excursion (optional) to Regensburg, which is the fourth biggest town in Bavaria and also a major industrial hub – with major firms such as BMW, Siemens and Triumph. The historic centre of the city has kept all its original charm with souvenirs of over 2 centuries. In the meantime, the ship cruises on to join us in Regensburg. Gala dinner and evening on board. The ship will cruise off in the night.

DAY 8

REGENSGURG – PASSAU

Breakfast while cruising before arriving in Passau around 9.00am before disembarking. End of the cruise. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. Ask for the detailed programme for the PSG cruise, different itinerary and excursion tarifs.

MILTENBERG – WERTHEIM

DAY 6 BAMBERG – NUREMBERG MUHLHAUSEN

Wurtzburg

PRAGUE

J PASSAU

CZECH REPUBLIC

SLOVAKIA

DANUBE VIENNA

AUSTRIA

ESZTERGOM BUDAPEST

HUNGARY

Ref. PGA - Réf. BUZ

8 - DAY TRIPS with 6 day’s cruising

Prague

Prague and the Beautiful blue Danube PRAGUE – PASSAU – VIENNA – ESZTERGOM – BUDAPEST

Réf. PGA

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

DAY 1

PRAGUE

Time to settle in your hotel at 5.00pm (in Prague or surrounding area) before dinner is served. Free evening.

DAY 2

PRAGUE

DAY 3

After breakfast, guided tour of Hradcany, the area around the Prague castle, which towers majestically over the capital of the Czech republic, St Guy’s cathedral, the basilica of St George and the “ruelle d’or” (golden street). Then on to visit the Mala Strana quarter, Charles Bridge and the old town whose market place is dominated by the two spires of the church of our Lady -of-Tyn and the Town hall belfry. Enjoy some time to yourselves at the end of the afternoon before returning to the hotel for dinner and a free evening.

PRAGUE – PASSAU

After breakfast, set off by coach towards Passau. Lunch on the way. On arriving around 4.00pm, board the ship and settle comfortably in your cabins before we sail off at 5.00pm.

DAY 3 TO 8

CRUISE PASSAU - BUDAPEST

To read the detailed cruise program, please see page 62 the program PAC.

Discovering Salzburg

A town of exceptional riches & the beautiful Blue Danube Réf. BUZ

SALZBURG – BUDAPEST – BRATISLAVA – VIENNA – MELK - DURNSTEIN – PASSAU

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Guided tour of Salzburg Excursion to the “Salzkammergut” lake region Discovery of grandiose cities and sites, such as Budapest, Vienna and its castle, the Abbey of Melk, … thanks to the excursions offered on board DAY 1

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, it has managed to preserve an urban fabric of exceptional richness built up between the Middle Ages and the 19th century. Lunch in Salzburg. In the afternoon, excursion to the “Salzkammergut” lake region: Fuschlsee, Wolfgansee, Bad Ischel, Mondsee, discover the wonderful natural landscapes that this region of Austria has to offer. Back to the hotel at the end of the day. Dinner and accommodation.

DAY 3

garian border. Arrival in Budapest at the end of the afternoon. Boarding and settling into your cabin.

DAY 3 TO 8

CRUISE BUDAPEST - PASSAU

To read the detailed cruise program, please see page 63 the program BUC .

SALZBURG – BUDAPEST

Breakfast in the hotel. Departure by coach for Budapest. Lunch on the way. Across the Austro-Hun-

SALZBURG

Arrival in Salzburg Check into the hotel*** (NL) in the immediate vicinity. Dinner and accommodation.

DAY 2

SALZBURG

Breakfast in the hotel. Morning devoted to the optional guided tour of Salzburg. The birthplace of

Salzburg

Munich

Ref. BVA

8 - DAY TRIP with 6 day’s cruising

Neuschwanstein Castle

Fascinating Bavaria with its legendary landscapes and the Danube, a river of peoples and cultures

BUDAPEST(1) – BRATISLAVA(1) – VIENNA(1) – PASSAU – MUNICH

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

GERMANY

MAIN

RHINE

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Extension to MUNICH and the castles of Bavaria INCLUDED With full guided tour of Munich, admission to the castles of Linderhof and Neuschwanstein

DANUBE

FRANCE STRASBOURG

BRATISLAVA

RHINE

MUNICH Neuschwanstein Castle

Exploring: Budapest(1), the two thousand year old city Bratislava(1) and its unique charm Vienna(1) and Schoenbrunn Castle The Habsburg palace(1) The abbey of Melk(1) Concert of Viennese music (1)

Traditional evening(1) in Budapest

MELK Linderhof Castle

DAY 1 TO DAY 6

CRUISE BUDAPEST – PASSAU

To read the detailed cruise program, please see page 63 the program BUC.

DAY 6

CZECH REPUBLIC

PASSAU

PASSAU – MUNICH

Breakfast on board. Disembarkation and departure by coach for Munich, the capital of Bavaria. A major cultural and economic centre, Munich is the third largest city in Germany after Berlin and Hamburg. Arrival at the end of the morning. Lunch in a café/ restaurant. In the afternoon, guided walking tour of the historic centre of Munich: Karlstor, St Michael’s church, the Frauenkirche, the Marienplatz, the Neues Rathaus, the Altes Rathaus and St Peter’s church. At the end of the afternoon, booking into the hotel*** NL in Munich or the surrounding area. Dinner and accommodation. Free evening.

AUSTRIA

BUDAPEST

HUNGARY

its performances of the Passion Play. Walk in the village and lunch. The afternoon will be devoted to the tour of Neuschwanstein Castle. A palace of pale grey DANUBE granite rising to height of 915 metres, Neuschwanstein Castle seems to come straight out of a fairy tale. Inside, you will be able to admire the numerous frescoes illustrating the great Wagnerian themes. At the end of the day, back to your hotel for dinner and accommodation. Free evening.

DAY 8

MUNICH

After breakfast. End of our services. (1) Optional excursion.

DAY 7 THE CASTLES OF LOUIS II OF BAVARIA - OBERAMMERGAU

Breakfast. Departure for the day’s excursion. In the morning, tour of Linderhof Castle. The favourite castle of Louis II of Bavaria, it was built between 1870 and 1879 in the Baroque Rococo style. Continuation to the village of Oberammergau famous for

VIENNA

Munich

RHIN

MAIN ALLEMAGNE

FRANCE STRASBOURG

DANUBE BRATISLAVA

Stuttgart

RHIN

SLOVAKIA

VIENNA

Munich

AUSTRIA

HUNGARY BUDAPEST

Ref. PAV Budapest, Bastion des Pêcheurs

7 - DAY CRUISE

The pearls of the Danube LINZ - VIENNA - BUDAPEST - BRATISLAVA - DURNSTEIN - MELK - LINZ

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Discover wonderful capitals: VIENNA(1) - BUDAPEST(1) BRATISLAVA(1)

Mythical places such as : The Schoenbrunn castle(1) The Habsburg Palace(1) The Abbey of Melk(1) The Puszta(1), the wild west of Hungaria “Operetta music” evening on board included DAY 1

LINZ

Arrival at Linz. Boarding at 4.00pm and settling into your cabin. Departure of the cruise for Vienna at 6.00pm. Presentation of the crew during the welcome cocktail, dinner, evening on board.

DAY 2

VIENNA

Arrival early in the morning. Breakfast on board. In the morning, optional tour of Schoenbrunn Castle, summer residence of the imperial family and part of Vienna, imperial city and cradle of music. Back to the boat for lunch. Free afternoon in Vienna or optional visit to the Hofburg, the Habsburg Palace houses the sumptuous imperial apartments. Back to the boat for dinner. Followed by an optional tour of Vienna by night. Departure of the boat during the night for Budapest.

DAY 3

BUDAPEST

Morning’s sailing. We will reach Budapest after lunch. In the afternoon, optional guided tour of Budapest, the belle époque city par excellence, the

incarnation of the sharp contrast between twin cities divided by the Danube and united since 1872. You will discover: haughty Buda with its winding streets, its Baroque palaces, its Turkish bath establishments and its royal palace. And bustling Pest, which offers a proud mixture of architectural styles. Back on board for dinner followed by an evening of “operetta music” on board. Overnight stopover.

DAY 4

BUDAPEST, the Puszta

After breakfast, free day in Budapest (excluding lunch) or departure by coach for the optional excursion to the Puszta. Also called the Great Plain, in the 19th century, this vast prairie was the Wild West of Hungary and immense herds of livestock grazed here under the watchful eye of the cowboys. Typical lunch. We will rejoin the boat at the end of the day. Departure of the cruise at around 6.00pm. Dinner on board. Sailing at night.

DAY 5

BRATISLAVA

ing with light blue and white, which has one of the most beautiful Baroque bell towers in all Austria. Back on board for lunch and departure for Melk. Crossing the wonderful Wachau where Gothic ruins alternate with picturesque villages. The mildness of the climate here is conducive to wine and apricot production. Arrival in Melk at around 2.00pm. Optional guided tour of the Benedictine Abbey of Melk. You will be able to admire the Baroque marble hall, library and abbey church. Back on board, dinner and continuation of the cruise to Linz.

DAY 7

LINZ

Arrival in Linz early in the morning. Breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9.00am. End of our services. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary.

Morning’s sailing. We will reach Bratislava at Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. around noon. Lunch on board. In the afternoon, op- (1) Optional excursion. tional guided tour of Bratislava. Dominated to the north Vienna, Saint Stephans’ Cathedral by the slopes of the southern point of the Small Carpathians, bathed by the Danube, Bratislava occupies a privileged geographical site. The charm of the Slovakian capital lies in its old city: splendid Baroque palaces, churches and pleasant squares. Back on board at the end of the afternoon and continuation of the cruise to Durnstein. Gala dinner on board, followed by dancing.

DAY 6

DÜRNSTEIN – MELK Breakfast on board and arrival of the boat in Dürnstein at around 9.00am, which you will explore with your hostess. The town, steeped in the legend of Richard the Lionheart, contains an astonishing abbey, glitter-

DÜRNSTEIN

SLOVAKIA BRATISLAVA VIENNA

MELK

AUSTRIA

DANUBE ESZTERGOM BUDAPEST

HUNGARY KALOSCA

Ref. WBB Budapest

8 - DAY CRUISE

The beautiful blue Danube VIENNA – MELK – BRATISLAVA – KALOCSA – BUDAPEST – ESZTERGOM – VIENNA

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Numerous optional excursions Vienna and the Castle of Schoenbrunn Budapest, a two thousands years old city Bratislava and its unique charm The Benedictine Abbey of Melk The Baroque Monastery of St Florian Optional traditional evening in Budapest DAY 1

lunch and cruise departure towards Kalocsa, in Hungary. Afternoon of cruising and dinner on board followed by an evening of entertainment.

DAY 4

KALOCSA

Breakfast on board. The boat will arrive early in the morning and your will leave for the optional excursion to the Puzsta, including a horse show. Also named the Great Valley, this huge grassland used to be considered in the 19th century as the Wild West of Hungary. Return on board for lunch and cruise departure towards Budapest, the “pearl of Danube” that we will reach in the night. Dinner on board.

DAY 5

BUDAPEST

Breakfast on board. Free day in Budapest or optional guided tour of the city. Discover haughty Buda with its winding alleyways, its Baroque buildings and its Royal Palace. And bustling Pest, which offers a proud mixture of architectural styles. Return on board for lunch. Free afternoon. After dinner on board, free evening or an optional traditional show in Budapest. Departure of the boat around midnight.

DAY 6

BUDAPEST – ESZTERGOM

Arrival early on the morning in Esztergom. Breakfast on board. Free visit of Esztergom, ﬁrst

capital of Hungary under the Arpad dynasty. The city has conserved its value. With the neo-classical basilica or the former Royal Palace, Esztergom is a city which offers wonderful architectures. Lunch on board and an afternoon of cruising. Gala dinner and evening.

DAY 7

VIENNA

The ship will arrive early in the morning. After breakfast, take the optional guided visit of Vienna and Schoenbrunn Castle. Return on board for lunch. Free afternoon or optional guided tour of Hofburg: the Habsbourg palace. Return onboard for dinner. In the evening, you will have the possibility to attend a concert of Viennese music (optional and subject to availability). Sailing at night.

DAY 8

VIENNA

Breakfast and disembarkation. End of our services. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. Ask for the detailed programme for the PSG cruise, different itinerary and excursion tarifs.

VIENNA

Embarkation at 6.00pm in Vienna. Welcome cocktail, crew presentation. Diner on board and free time or optional guided tour of Vienna by night. Cruise departure around midnight towards Melk.

DAY 2

MELK

Breakfast on board. Arrival early in the morning and departure of the optional excursion to the Abbaye of Melk. Return onboard for lunch and cruise departure towards Dürnstein, through the beautiful Wachau Arrival early afternoon in Dürnstein, which will be visited with your hostess. Return on board in the mid afternoon and continuation of the cruise to Bratislava. Dinner on board.

DAY 3

BRATISLAVA

The ship will arrive in the night. After breakfast, optional excursion to the capital of Slovakia. The baroque palaces and the beautiful shaded squares make the charm of Bratislava, which Marie-Theresa of Austria used to hold dear. Return on board for

Vienna

DURNSTEIN

PASSAU GREIN

SLOVAKIA BRATISLAVA

MELK

DANUBE

VIENNA

AUSTRIA

BUDAPEST

HUNGARY

Ref. PBD/BPA (inverse sense) Vienna, Schoenbrunn Castle

7 - DAY CRUISE

The Baroque, picturesque Danube PASSAU - LINZ - GREIN - MELK - DÜRNSTEIN - VIENNA - BRATISLAVA - BUDAPEST

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Very full discovery of Austria(1) Calling at Linz, Grein, Melk, Dürnstein and Vienna Crossing of the Nibelungengau, Strudengau and Wachau, one of the most beautiful parts of the Danube

Discovery of three wonderful capitals: Vienna(1), Bratislava(1) and Budapest(1) DAY 1

DAY 3

MELK – DÜRNSTEIN - VIENNA

After breakfast, optional guided tour of the Benedictine Abbey of Melk**. You will be able to admire the Baroque marble hall, library and abbey church. Back on board for lunch and departure of the boat for Dürnstein. Sailing on the wonderful Wachau where Gothic ruins alternate with picturesque villages. The mildness of the climate here is conducive to wine and apricot production. Arrival in Dürnstein* at the beginning of the afternoon, which you will explore with your hostess. The town, steeped in the legend of Richard the Lionheart, contains an astonishing abbey, glittering with light blue and white, which has one of the most beautiful Baroque bell towers in all Austria. Back on board and departure for Vienna, which we will reach during the evening. Dinner during the cruise. Overnight stopover in Vienna.

DAY 4

VIENNA

After breakfast, optional guided tour of Vienna*** and Schoenbrunn Castle**. Back on board for lunch followed by free time to explore the city at your own pace. We suggest tasting Viennese phlegma when you take a break at one of the city’s famous cafés

DAY 5

VIENNA – BRATISLAVA

Breakfast on board and optional guided tour of the Habsburg residence: the Hofburg***. Back on board for lunch and departure of the boat for Bratislava. Arrival in mid-afternoon. Optional tour of the Slovakian capital**. The Baroque palaces and the pleasant shaded squares are the charm of this city, which was so dear to Maria Theresa of Austria. Back on board for the gala evening and departure of the boat for Budapest.

DAY 6

BUDAPEST

Arrival of the boat early in the morning, breakfast, followed by an optional tour of Budapest***: explore haughty Buda with its winding alleyways, its Baroque buildings and its Royal Palace. And bustling Pest, which offers a proud mixture of architectural styles. Lunch on board. Free afternoon. Back on board for dinner, followed by a free evening or optional traditional evening in Budapest.

DAY 7

PASSAU

BUDAPEST

Breakfast on board and disembarkation around 9.00am. End of our services.

Boarding at 4.00pm in Passau. Settling into your cabin. Presentation of the crew. At around 6.00pm, departure of the cruise for the Austro-German border in the beautiful region of Engelhartszell. Welcome cocktail. Dinner, evening on board.

DAY 2

and take advantage of the flourishing activity of thus cultural capital which harbours numerous museums. Back on board for dinner followed by the optional tour of Vienna by night.

LINZ – GREIN – MELK

Arrival in Linz during the night. Breakfast on board and departure by coach for the optional tour of the Baroque monastery of Saint Florian** where the composer Bruckner was a choirboy. Tour of the basilica, the library and the marble hall. Back on board for lunch and departure of the boat for Grein. Sailing on one of the most beautiful parts of the Danube: the Strudengau, once feared because of its whirlpools, the Nibelungengau and its legends. Arrival in mid-afternoon. Grein, a town dominated by its 15th century castle, is a jewel which conceals a curious feature: the smallest Rococo theatre still operating. Free time to explore the town at your own pace. Departure of the boat for Melk which we will reach during the evening. Dinner on board, overnight stopover.

Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. Ask for the detailed programme for the BPA cruise, different itinerary and excursion tarifs. (1) Optional excursion. *, **, *** assessment of the most beautiful sites (Michelin Green Guide).

Durnstein

TOKAJ

TISZAFÜRED

BUDAPEST

SZOLNOK

HUNGARY

TISZA CSANYTELEC

SZEGED

ROMANIA

Pécs

MOHACS

BEZDAN

CROATIA

DANUBE

NOVI SAD Titel

SERBIA

Ref. BUT/TBU (inverse sense)

9 - DAY CRUISE

Hungary, Puszta

Hungary cruise on the Danube and the Tisza BUDAPEST - PECS(1) - NOVI SAD - OPUSZTASZER - LA PUSZTA(1) - TOKAJ LAKE TIZA

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Discovery of the authenticity(1) of many cities and sites, such as: Budapest, Pecs, Novi Sad, Szeged, Tokay Château royal of Gödöllö, national park of Hortobagy Visite included park commemorative of the natural history: Opusztaszer

DAY 1

BUDAPEST

DAY 2

BUDAPEST – MOHACS

Boarding the ship between 6.00 and 7.00pm and time to settle comfortably in your cabins before meeting the crew during a welcome cocktail reception. Dinner will then be served onboard. Enjoy a free evening or take a guided tour of the sights of Budapest (optional) at night. Overnight stop. Breakfast on board before spending the morning on an optional sightseeing tour of the capital of Hungary, a truly wonderful city which is cut into two parts by the Danube. Buda with its rolling hills and valleys, and Pest with its flatter landscape that offers a panoramic view over the banks of the Danube were awarded world heritage status by Unesco. Return to the ship for lunch. The afternoon will be spent visiting (optional) the royal palace of Godollo. This marvellous castle of Count Antal Grassalkovich was the favourite summer residence of the Austrian Empress Sissi. Dinner on board before sailing on to Mohacs, the most southern town onthe Danube.

DAY 3

MOHACS – BEZDAN – NOVI SAD

Breakfast on board before leaving Mohacs to visit Pecs (optional) by coach. This town, which is the regional

centre of southern Hungary, is also the birthplace of the famous painter Victor Vasarely. Visit its main square and cathedral. This 2 century year old town, set at the foot of the Mecsek hills, whose climate and atmosphere are typically Mediterranean, has been a bishopric since 1009. Return to the ship for lunch before sailing on to Bezdan, on the border between customs post. Cruise on to Novi Sad (Serbia). Dinner on board. Overnight stop.

DAY 4

NOVI SAD – TITEL – KANJIZA

After breakfast, set off by coach to visit Novi Sad (optional), which is set in the southern part of the great Plain, in the region of Baga, on the left bank of the Danube. Return for lunch on board at the end of the morning before cruising on at 12.30pm to join the Tisza., the largest river in Hungary, through unforgettable countryside. Dinner on board and an entertaining evening cruising towards to Kanjiza. Overnight stop.

DAY 5

KANJIZA – SZEGED

Breakfast on board while cruising, crossing the customs post at the border in Kanjiza. Moor in Szeged around 8.00am. This “sunny city” is the biggest in the Great Hungarian Plain, and lies at the confluence of the Tisza and the Maros. Depart on the guided tour of the city (optional), famous for its summer festival organised around the cathedral and the park (mid-July to mid-August) in the in the main square. Take a stroll along the banks of the Tisza and through the pedestrian streets of the city. Visit the famous Pick salami and Szeged paprika museum which has been producing these traditional products since 1869. Dinner onboard and a free evening. Overnight stop.

DAY 6

SZEGED – CSONGRAD – SZOLNOK

Early morning start cruising before reaching Csanytelek by 7.00am. Breakfast on board and then leave the ship on an excursion to Opusztaszer (included) natural history memorial park. Its open air ethnographic collections are amazing! Visit a paprika producing farm, a typical school from the farm region, a blacksmith’s forge and a cartmaker’s workshop, a demonstration of carts, and a fisherman’s cottage. All in keeping with the original life style in the Alfold plain in the 19th century. Do not forget to admire the famous “panoramic painting” by Magyar which depicts the conquest of the Carpathians, which was painted especially for the Hungarian millennium exhibition in 1896. Return to the ship in Csongrad for lunch on board before sailing on across the Great Plain of Southern Hungary, through landscape which “is as flat as the sea”. The ri-

ver brings this sandy landscape to life and provides fish for the local speciality, fish soup. This particular region of Hungary benefits from the longest days. Then sail on to reach Szolnok, in the North of the Great Plain, in the evening. Dinner on board. Overnight stop.

DAY 7 SZOLNOK – TISZAFÜRED LAKE TISZA

Early morning start and breakfast while cruising on lakes and rivers. You will be captivated by the enchanting beauty of this unspoiled countryside – indeed a true paradise in the middle of the Alfold plain and the second biggest area of water in the country. Lunch on board before arriving in Tiszafured around 2.00pm. It is a yachting port set in natural surroundings and highly appreciated for its peaceful atmosphere. Lunch on board before leaving on an excursion to Hortobagy, one of the largest stretches of meadow land in Europe (over 1,400km2) called “puszta”. The Hortobagy National park stretches over some 82,000 hectares and has been listed World heritage since 1999. Set in the heart of Europe, it conceals countless hidden secrets and treasures. Return to the ship in Tiszafured for dinner and an evening of entertainment. Overnight stop.

DAY 8

TISZAFÜRED - TOKAJ

DAY 9

TOKAJ

Early morning start heading towards Tokaj and breakfast while cruising, arriving there around 2.00pm. Tokaj is set high up on a loess hillock which leads into the Great Plain. The wine-growing region of Tokaj-Hegyalja is the birthplace of the 450 year old “tokaj aszu” a world famous sweet dessert wine. Follow your escort and visit this charming town, with its old houses, thick stone walls and baroque buildings. Optional guided visit to the Rakooczi wine cellar, a natural cave in which the Tokaj wines mellow and mature, before tasting some of these delicious vintages. Return to the ship for dinner and a gala evening. Overnight stop. Breakfast on board before disembarking. End of our services. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. Ask for the detailed programme for the TBU cruise, different itinerary and excursion tarifs. (1) Optional excursion.

Budapest

Bratislava

The beautiful blue Danube PASSAU - MELK - VIENNA - BUDAPEST -

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

GERMANY

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Journey by boat from/to Passau A passionate encounter with history, tradition and culture, the Danube will reveal its most beautiful sites to you DAY 1

PASSAU – MELK - VIENNA

Arrive in Melk and breakfast on board before leaving on an excursion (optional) to the Benedictine Abbey of Melk which is perched up high on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube. It is the symbol of Austrian baroque at its finest. Return to the ship around 11.00am and sail on to Durnstein, arriving around 12.30pm. Lunch on board. Take time to explore this picturesque village, which is the most famous in the Wachau region thanks to the legend of King Richard the Lion Heart. Back on board around 3.30pm before cruising on to Vienna. Dinner on board before reaching our destination at around 8.30pm. Disembark and leave on a tour of the illuminated sights of Vienna (optional). Overnight stop.

DAY 3

DANUBE

Karlsruhe

FRANCE STRASBOURG

VIENNA – BUDAPEST

After breakfast, take part in the guided visit (optional) to the Palace of Schoenbrunn and Vienna, and its magnificent park, formerly the summer residence of the Emperor of Austria and his family. Lunch on board before enjoying a free afternoon to visit this magnificent city on your own. Back on board by 7.00pm before sailing on towards Budapest, passing Bratislava on the way. Dinner and evening on board.

CZECH REPUBLIC

PASSAU

Stuttgart

RHINE

Durnstein

MELK

Munchen

BRATISLAVA VIENNA Esztergom

AUSTRIA

PASSAU

Board the ship at 4.00pm and enjoy some time to settle comfortably in your cabins before meeting the crew. At 5.00pm we set off cruising along the Danube towards the border between Austria and Germany through the attractive region of Engelhartszell. A welcome cocktail reception will be organised on board before dinner. Evening on board.

DAY 2

MAIN

RHINE

Szentendre

BUDAPEST

HUNGARY

DAY 4

BUDAPEST

Breakfast on board before discovering on your own Esztergom, the former capital of Hungary, under the reign of the Arpad kings. Today it is still a prominent town as it is the seat of the Hungarian archbishops. Esztergom is decidedly full of treasures with its neo-classical basilica and former Royal Palace. We set sail once again around noon to arrive in Budapest around 4.00pm. The Hungarian capital, which lies along the banks of the Danube, also known as the “pearl of the Danube” is one of the most attractive cities in Europe. Enjoy some free time to explore the city before returning to the ship for dinner. Optional visit of Budapest by night.

DAY 5

BUDAPEST

Breakfast on board before having a day to yourselves, or join the morning sightseeing tour (optional) of Budapest. This city embodies the contrast between the twin cities of Buda and Pest, which were separated one from the other along each bank of the Danube before being reunited in 1872. Buda, the higher of the two cities, with its winding cobble-stoned streets and baroque palaces, Turkish baths and Royal castles and Pest, the “fiery”, which offers its visitors a marvellous display of different architectural styles. Return to the ship for lunch. Enjoy a free afternoon to stroll in the city on your own or join the optional tour of

Szentendre, a charming little Hungarian town which DANUBE lies on the banks ofthe Danube, to the north of Budapest. It was founded by Serbian colonies who settled there in the 17th century when fleeing from the Turks. However, there are traces of settlements dating right back to the Neolithic period. We continue to visit Skanzsen, which boasts the largest open-air ethnographic museum in Hungary, spread over 46 hectares, itregroups monuments from all over the country… Return to the ship for dinner. After dinner, free evening or attend a traditional folk evening in Budapest (optional).

DAY 6

BUDAPEST

Breakfast on board before either having the day for yourselves (lunch not included) or, leave on an optional day trip to Puszta. Return to the ship early evening for dinner.

DAY 7

BUDAPEST

Breakfast on board and morning at leisure in Budapest. Back on board for lunch and cruising at 1.00pm towards Bratislava. Dinner and an entertaining evening on board.

DAY 8

BRATISLAVA – VIENNA

Arrive in Bratislava around 7.00am and breakfast on board before departing at 8.30am on a guided tour (optional) of the city. Dominated to the north

Ref. PUC Schoenbrunn Castle

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BRATISLAVA - VIENNA - MELK - PASSAU by the slopes of the Southern tip of the Little Carpathians, bathed by the Danube, Bratislava enjoys a privileged position. The charms of the Slovakian capital are to be found essentially in its old quarters with their splendid baroque palaces, churches and pleasant squares. Return to the ship for lunch before continuing on to reach Vienna by 8.00pm. Dinner on board then enjoy an evening at leisure.

DAY 9

VIENNA

Breakfast on board followed by a free morning for individual sightseeing around Vienna. This imperial city, famous for its cathedral and opera house, is the cradle of Austrian music. Return to the ship for lunch. Choose a free afternoon, or, join the excursion (optional) to Hofburg to visit the former pal-

ace of the Habsburgs and admire the crown jewels and splendid imperial apartments. After dinner on board, take this wonderful opportunity to attend a concert of Viennese music (optional and subject to availability). The ship cruises on after midnight.

DAY 10

MELK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PASSAU

Breakfast on board before cruising along the most beautiful stretch of the Wachau region to arrive in Melk around 9.00am. Depart by coach on an excursion (optional) to the quaint village of Durnstein. Return to the ship for lunch. In the afternoon, set off by coach on an excursion (optional) to the Abbey of Melk. Return to the ship before cruising off around 4.00pm towards Passau. Dinner and a gala evening on board.

DAY 11

PASSAU

Breakfast on board. Disembarkation. End of our services. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation.

Passau

Helsinki

Oslo Stockholm

Tallinn ESTONIE LETTONIE

LITUANIE Kaunas RUSSIE

Copenhague

DANEMARK

Riga

Minsk

POLOGNE

Berlin

BELARUS

Varsovie

ALLEMAGNE

Iron Gates

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LINZ - MELK - VIENNA - BRATISLAVA - BUDAPEST - BEZDAN - NOVI SAD -

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

CZECH REPUBLIC

Strasbourg DRINKS INCLUDED

MELK

with on board meals FRANCE Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee RHIN Idyllic landscapes of the Danube bend up to the Delta

LINZ

SLOVAKIA BRATISLAVA

VIENNA

HUNGARY

AUSTRIA

DANUBE

Pécs

MOHACS

7 countries and their cultural diversity(1)

NOVI SAD Belgrad

AD TIC

LINZ (Austria)

VIENNA (Austria) BRATISLAVA (Slovakia) DAY 3

Tunis

After breakfast, take part in the guided visit (optional) to the Palace of Schoenbrunn and Vienna with its magnificent park. It used to be the summer residence of the Emperor of Austria and his family. Lunch on board before sailing on at 1.00pm towards Bratislava. Arrival during the afternoon. Guided tour of the city (optional) dominated to the north by the slopes of the southern tip of the Little Carpathians and bathed by the Danube. The Slovakian capital enjoys a privileged position overlooking the Danube. Its charms come from its old town with its splendid baroque palaces, churches and pleasant squares. Return on board ship for dinner before sailing on to Budapest over night (departure 8.00pm).

TULCEA OLTENITA GIURGIU ROUSSÉ

BULGARIA

MELK – VIENNA (Austria)

Breakfast on board. Join the excursion (optional) to the Benedictine Abbey of Melk which is perched up high on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube. It is the symbol of Austrian baroque at its finest. Return to the ship at the end of the morning and sail on to Vienna, arriving there late afternoon. Dinner on board and a free evening or the opportunity to enjoy a Viennese music concert (optional & subjected to availability).

IRON GATES

SERBIA

Boarding around 4.00pm and time to settle comfortably in your cabins before meeting the crew during a welcome cocktail reception. Dinner will then be served on board. The ship cruises on overnight to Melk.

DAY 2

BOSNIA

RIA

DAY 1

ROMANIA

BEZDAN

CROATIA

DAY 4

BUDAPEST (Hungary)

Breakfast on board before arriving in Budapest around 9.00am. The morning will be spent on a sightseeing tour (optional) of this fascinating city which is cut in two by the Danube. Buda on one bank with its rolling hills and valleys, and Pest, on the other, with its flatter landscape that offers a panoramic view over the banks of the Danube. Both have been awarded world heritage status by Unesco. Lunch on board and afternoon at leisure. Return to the ship for dinner then have a free evening or attend a traditional folk evening (optional) in Budapest. The ship cruises on overnight.

DAY 5 BUDAPEST (Hungary) KALOCSA (Hungary) MOHACS (Hungary) – BEZDAN (Serbia)

Breakfast aboard, before arriving in Kalocsa, and departure for the optional tour of Puszta (great Hungarian plain). You will enjoy an equestrian show. Return on board for lunch and continuation to Mohacs. Arrival around 5.00pm. Custom control, then on to Bezdan on the Serbian border, for a new custom control, than cruise on to Novi Sad. Dinner on board followed by an entertaining evening. The ship cruises on overnight.

DAY 6

CONSTANTA

BLACK SEA

NOVI SAD (Serbia) – BELGRAD

Ankara

We reach Novi Sad around 7.00am. Breakfast on board before enjoying a free morning, or, leave on the excursion (optional) to the city and catch a glimpse of Petrovaradin fortress. Novi Sad, set in the southern part of the Great Plain, in the region of Baga, is the capital of the Vojvodine, formerly known as “the Athens of Serbia”, due to its cultural splendour during the Turkish occupation. Return to the ship for lunch before sailing on to Belgrad. Afternoon spent cruising, before arriving in the Serbian capital in the evening. Dinner on board followed by an optional traditional evening in Belgrad.

Athènes

GRECE

DAY 7 BELGRAD – DONJI MILANOVAC

Breakfast on board and morning spent on a guided tour (optional) of Belgrad. In Serbian language, Belgrad means “white castle” or “white city”. Belgrad lies at the confluence of the Save and the Danube, near the Morava corridor which links the lower regions of the Danube to the Aegean Sea. It combines a fortress perched on a promontory, a busy town and a port. Belgrad is an airy modern city of which the Terazije and Republike squares form the lively

Ref. LIT/TUL (inverse sense) Novi Sad

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hrough the Iron gates BELGRAD - PASSING THE IRON GATES - ROUSSE - GIURGIU - OLTENITA - TULCEA centre. Do not miss the historic “Montmartre” quarter! Return on board late morning and enjoy lunch before spending the afternoon sailing on to reach Donji Milanovac around 9.00pm. Overnight stop.

DONJI MILANOVA (Serbia) THROUGH THE IRON GATES DAY 8

Early morning start and breakfast while cruising. The entire day will be spent sailing on the Danube before crossing the custom’s post and into Bulgaria. On through the Iron Gates, formed by the gorges on the Danube between the Little Carpathians and the Balkans, a truly amazing stretch of the river. The most striking section of the gorge was named “the boilers” by sailors owing to the fact the water of the Danube is so tightly squeezed between the steep walls of the mountains that it literally seems to bubble! A clearer landmark on the Serbian bank of the river is without doubt the “Tabula Traiana”, a huge marble plaque which reminds all those who pass by of the Roman road that once linked Rome and the Province of Dacia. Past this point, we are in the very heart of the “little boilers” as the passage narrows then suddenly opens out giving the impression of being in a mountain lake. This marks the point where the Mrcacona flows into the Danube. An elegant viaduct spans the river mouth high above and if you look carefully, you will see the portrait of Decebal carved out of the rock. Lunch and dinner will be served on board and dinner will be followed by a gala evening.

DAY 9

DAY 10 ROUSSE (Bulgaria) GIURGIU (Romania) OLTENITA (Romania)

Early morning start and breakfast while cruising to reach Giurgiu, from where an excursion (optional) is organised to Bucharest. Enjoy a guided tour (optional) of the Romanian capital (lunch included). This cultural and economic hub of national importance was founded 500 years ago. In the 30’s, Bucharest was named “Little Paris” due to its long boulevards lined with trees. There is even an ‘Arc de Triomphe’ on the stunning Kisseleff. Bucharest offers a striking combination of architectural styles, between Curtea Veche, the ruins of the 15th century palace built by Vlad, who founded the city, orthodox churches, Empire style manor houses, Stalin inspired architecture from the Communist period and the Parliament (outside only – entrance fees not included), a huge building with six thousand rooms. You will have the opportunity to visit an open air museum covering the architecture and arts from the various regions of Romania. Return to the ship around 5.00pm in Oltenita before sailing on. Dinner and evening with dance on board.

ROUSSE (Bulgaria)

We reach Rousse, one of the great Bulgarian ports, around 8.00am. The town is a perfect blend of Bulgarian and Romanian culture. With its wide avenues, large squares and majestic buildings which bear witness to the Bulgarian National Renaissance. Enjoy some free time or leave on a sightseeing tour (optional) of the Roussenki-Lom valley, near the village of Ivanovo, to admire the churches and monastery chapels which were all dug out of the rock by the first hermits to settle in the area in the 12th century. The wall paintings which date back to the 14th century bear witness to the exceptional artistic talent of the Tarnova school of painting. The visit will go on with the mediaeval fortress of Tcherven, where you will enjoy a wonderful panoramic view. Return to the boat for lunch, and time at leisure, or optional tour of the city followed by a folk evening. Overnight stop.

DAY 11

TULCEA (Romania)

Breakfast while cruising before reaching Tulcea late morning. Tulcea lies at the entrance to the Danube Delta, an important nature reserve which was awarded world biosphere status by Unesco. Lunch onboard, and optional excursion on the Danube Delta. Cruise along passing traditional fisherman’s cottages on thee arteries of the delta, whose animal population and tropical vegetation is the most northerly of its kind in Europe. Return to the ship late afternoon in Tulcea. Dinner on board followed by a folk evening. Overnight stop.

DAY 12

TULCEA (Romania)

Breakfast on board before disembarking around 9.00am . End of our services. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. Ask for the detailed programme for the TUL cruise, different itinerary and excursion tarifs.

Bamberg

Vienna

Trans-European cruise STRASBOURG - MAINZ - FRANKFURT - WURTZBURG - NURN

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

GERMANY

RHINE

MAINZ

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

The combination of history, tradition and culture, a passionate encounter Optional tour of cities and amazing sites, such as Frankfurt, Rothenburg, Nuremberg, Ratisbonne, the Abbey of Melk, Vienna, Schnoebrunn Castle and Budapest DAY 1

STRASBOURG

Boarding between 6.00 and 7.00pm and time to settle comfortably in your cabins before meeting the crew during a welcome cocktail reception. The ship sails off at 8.00pm. Dinner on board.

DAY 2

MAINZ - FRANKFURT

Arrive in Mainz around 8.00am. This city, the birthplace of Gutenberg, which lies at the confluence of the Rhine and the Main is a perfect blend of past and present with its thousand year old cathedral. Tour the city with your escort before we sail on around 11.00am towards Frankfurt. Lunch on board. The afternoon will be spent on a sightseeing tour (optional) of Frankfurt, a major business hub. You will be struck by the unusual combination of ancient and modern architecture that this city has to offer. Dinner will be served on board. The ship continues cruising over night.

DAY 3

MILTENBERG – WERTHEIM

Stop off in Miltenberg early morning. Time to visit this peaceful town with its market place lined with half-timbered houses, its fine main street, hotel Reisen and old Town Hall. Lunch on board before continuing on to Wertheim where we will call in at the end of the afternoon. Enjoy some time to discover the town for yourselves before returning to the ship for dinner. Overnight stop.

FRANCFORT

MAIN

WURTZBURG WERTHEIM MILTENBERG

FRANCE STRASBOURG

BAMBERG NURNBERG

DANUBE RATISBONNE

SLOVAKIA

PASSAU

RHINE

Linz

Bratislava

MELK

AUSTRIA

VIENNA BUDAPEST

HUNGARY

WERTHEIM – WURTZBURG KITZINGEN DAY 4

The ship sails early morning towards Karlstad. Lunch on board. On arriving at our destination, set off by coach to visit Wurtzburg (optional) on the right bank of the Main, which is famous for its baroque palace, former residence of the princebishops. In the meantime, the ship cruises on to Wurtzburg where we will join it late afternoon. Then on to Kitzingen. Dinner on board and an entertaining evening. Overnight stop.

DAY 5 KITZINGEN – ROTHENBURG BAMBERG

DAY 6 BAMBERG – NURNBERG MUHLHAUSEN

Breakfast while cruising on the Rhine-Main-Danube canal, which was opened on 25th September 1992. Lunch on board before arriving in Nurnberg around 2.00pm. Take a guided visit of the city (optional) which transports its visitors back to medieval times.

This old town and is market place surrounded with gothic buildings, half-timbered houses and elegant burgher houses. A true imperial setting! Return to the ship during the afternoon and sail on to reach Muhlhausen in the evening. Dinner on board followed by a crew show. Overnight stop.

DAY 7

MUHLHAUSEN – REGENSBURG

Morning spent cruising, Lunch on board before arriving in Kelheim, from where to take an excursion (optional) to Regensburg, which is the fourth biggest town in Bavaria and also a major industrial hub – with major firms such as BMW, Siemens and Triumph. The historic centre of the city has kept all its original charm with souvenirs of over 20th centuries. In the meantime, the ship cruises on to join us in Regensburg. Dinner on board.

DAY 8

REGENSBURG – PASSAU

Breakfast while cruising towards Passau where we will call in the end of the morning. Lunch on board. Visit the town on your own. Its baroque buildings and narrow romantic streets are unforgettable. Return to ship and sail on through the attractive region of Engelhartszell. Dinner and an entertaining evening on board.

DAY 9

PASSAU – MELK – VIENNA

Breakfast while cruising to reach Melk around 8.00am from where an excursion (optional) is organised to the Benedictine abbey of Melk, perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube. It is the

DANU

Ref. SBU/BUS (reverse sense) Budapest, Parlement

13 - DAY CRUISE

BERG - REGENSBURG - PASSAU - LINZ - VIENNA - BUDAPEST symbol of Austrian baroque at its finest. Return to the ship at the end of the morning and sail on to Durnstein, arriving there for lunch around noon. Enjoy some free time to explore this picturesque village,and its baroque church, which is the most famous in the Wachau region thanks to the legend of King Richard the Lion Heart. Back on board around 3.30pm before sailing on to Vienna. Dinner on board before putting in for the night in Vienna. Disembark for a tour of the illuminated sights of the city (optional). Overnight stop.

DAY 10

VIENNA – BUDAPEST

After breakfast, join the visit (optional) to the Palace of Schoenbrunn with its magnificent park. It used to be the summer residence of the Emperor of Austria and his family. Lunch on board before enjoying a free afternoon to tour this magnificent city on your own. Back on board by 6.00pm before sailing on towards Budapest, passing Bratislava on the way. Dinner and gala evening on board.

DAY 11

BUDAPEST

Breakfast on board before visiting (optional) Esztergom, the former capital of Hungary, under the reign of the Arpad kings. Today, it is still a prominent town and the seat of the Hungarian archbishops. Esztergom is decidedly full of treasures with its neoclassical basilica and former Royal palace. We set sail once again around noon. Enjoy lunch on board before arriving in Budapest mid afternoon. The Hungarian capital which lies along the banks of the Danube, also known as the “pearl of the Danube” is one of the most attractive cities in Europe. Enjoy some free time to explore the city before returning to the ship for dinner. Optional visit of Budapest by night.

DAY 12

BUDAPEST

Breakfast on board before having a day on your own, or join the sightseeing tour (optional) of the city. Budapest embodies the contrast between the twin cities of Buda and Pest, which were separated one from the other along each bank of the Danube be-

fore being reunited in 1872. Buda, the higher of the two cities, with its winding cobble-stoned streets and baroque palaces, Turkish baths and Royal castles, and, Pest, the “fiery”, which offers its visitors a marvellous display of different architectural styles. Return to the ship for lunch. Have a free afternoon to stroll round this attractive city. After dinner, enjoy a free evening or attend a traditional folk evening (optional) in Budapest.

DAY 13

BUDAPEST

Breakfast on board. End of our services. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. Ask for the detailed programme for the BUS cruise, different itinerary and excursion tarifs.

Vienna, Palace of Schoenbrunn

Festive cruises Cruising with passion

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Paris

Rhin Bourgogne Rh么ne

Gastronomie

Rh么ne

Alsace

FRANCE

STRASBOURG

GERMANY

Obernai

RIBEAUVILLÉ RIQUEWIHR

Colmar

RHINE ALT BREISACH

MUNSTER

Ref. SBS Colmar, Tanners’ area

5 - DAY CRUISE

Grape harvest cruise on the Rhine alsace: a celebration in music

STRASBOURG - ALT BREISACH - STRASBOURG

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Discover Alsace through its traditions, its food and its wines DAY 1

STRASBOURG

Boarding between 6.00 and 8.00pm, rue du Havre in the river basin in Strasbourg. Time to settle comfortably in your cabins before meeting the crew during a welcome drink (new wine). Dinner on board, then dancing will be organised in the lounge in typical Alsatian style.

lar and taste some of the local vintages. Return to the ship for dinner and savour a hearty choucroute (sauerkraut). The evening will continue on an Alsatian theme with a folk evening and dancing.

DAY 4

ALT BREISACH - STRASBOURG

Breakfast on board before leaving by coach to Colmar. Follow your escort to explore the town, whose city centre is remarkably unspoiled with its Tanners’ area and Petite Venise quarter on the banks of the Lauch. You may choose to visit also the famous Unterlinden museum (optional) then on towards Kientzheim. Lunch in a local restaurant. The afternoon will be devoted to visiting the other section of the Wine Trail which continues on to Obernai. Return to the ship for dinner and a gala evening. The ship cruises on overnight.

DAY 2

STRASBOURG – ALT BREISACH

Breakfast on board before leaving by coach to the city centre. Follow your escort to tour Strasbourg (optional river boat trip on the Ill river subject to availability).Back to the ship and sail up the Rhine towards Basel, through the 3 biggest locks. Lunch on board before spending the afternoon cruising on to reach Alt Breisach, capital of the Bade region. Arrival late afternoon. Dinner and dance on board.

DAY 3 ALT BREISACH – MUNSTER RIQUEWIHR – RIBEAUVILLE

Breakfast on board before leaving by coach to Eguisheim, a major wine-producing village set in the heart of one of the most attractive vineyards in Alsace. The village itself dates back to medieval times with its narrow winding streets. Then return to the coach and head on to Munster, a spa town which lies on the sunny slopes of the Vosges mountains and renowned for its Munster cheeses. After visiting the town and enjoying some free time, the coach continues on to a typical cheese making farm for lunch. The afternoon will be spent driving along the famous Alsatian Wine Trail, passing Kayserberg, Riquewihr, a real open-air museum and on to Ribeauvillé, city of pipers, to call in at a wine cel-

Wine Trail

DAY 5

STRASBOURG

After breakfast, disembark in Strasbourg. End of the cruise. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation.

St-Goarshausen Wiesbaden

RUDESHEIM

MAINZ NIERSTEIN

MANNHEIM

GERMANY

STRASBOURG

FRANCE

RHINE Ref. FES Nierstein

4 - DAY CRUISE

Festive cruise on the Rhine STRASBOURG - MAINZ -RUDESHEIM - STRASBOURG

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

DAY 1

offers breathtaking views over the Rhine. Return to the ship late afternoon leaving time to prepare for dinner. In the evening we invite you to take part in a fabulous journey through time back to the Middle Ages with a special dinner organised in a castle perched above the Rhine valley. The ship moors in Saint Goarshausen for the night.

VISITS INCLUDED:

DAY 3

The tour of Mainz The evening of entertainment The excursion to the Rock of the Lorelei with something to drink and a pastry The visit to Rudesheim music museum and enjoying a “Rudesheimer Kaffee” The excursion to the Rheingau region

Early morning start. Breakfast before reaching Rudesheim around 9.00am. Visit the musical instrument museum the only one of its kind in Europe. Then off to the “Rudesheimer Kaffee” to taste one of the local specialities. An opportunity not to be missed! Back to the ship for lunch before leaving by coach around 2.00pm for an excursion to the Rheingau region. Through famous vineyards all the way. After a short stop in Eltville, we continue on to Wiesbaden, which is famous for its Roman baths with their hot water springs and its casino. After a short visit to the city centre, the coach heads on to Nierstein where the ship is moored. Dinner and a gala evening.

RUDESHEIM – NIERSTEIN

STRASBOURG

You will be welcomed on board at 10.00am before settling comfortably in your cabins. Gather in the lounge or on the sun deck while the ship casts away in a party atmosphere. Meet the crew during a welcome aperitif drink before moving on to the dinning room for lunch. We arrive at the second biggest lock on the Rhine in Gambsheim, 270m long, 24m wide. The ship cruises on towards Mainz. A “pirate style” dinner will be served on board followed by an evening of entertainment. The ship continues sailing on towards Mainz overnight.

DAY 2

MAINZ – SAINT GOARSHAUSEN

Musical wake up before enjoying breakfast in the dining room. The second day of this wonderful cruise experience will begin with a gymnastics session. After mooring in Mainz, depart on a guided tour of this 2000 years old city , capital of RhinelandPalatinate. Return to the ship for aperitif games in the lounge. Lunch will be served in the restaurant. Early afternoon, we set off cruising along the most beautiful stretch of the Romantic Rhine, stopping off in Saint-Goarshausen from where a coach trip will take you to the legendary Lorelei rock which

DAY 4

NIERSTEIN – STRASBOURG

Breakfast before spending a relaxing morning on board, or for keep fit enthusiasts; work out during a gymnastics session on the sun deck. Join us for aperitif games in the lounge from 11.00am then lunch before this marvellous cruise comes to a musical end around 4.00pm in Strasbourg. End of the cruise. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation.

FRANCE

RHINE

STRASBOURG

GERMANY

RHINAU MARCKOLSHEIM

ALT BREISACH

Ref. GAS

4 - DAY CRUISE

Serge Dubs and Marc Haeberlin

Great gastronomic cruise on the Rhine STRASBOURG - RHINAU - ALT BREISACH - MARCKOLSHEIM - STRASBOURG

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Discover the cuisine of Marc Haeberlin and wines with Serge Dubs, the best sommelier in the world. DAY 1

STRASBOURG – RHINAU

Boarding at 3.00pm in Strasbourg (rue du Havre). Welcome on board and settling into your cabin. Welcome cocktail and presentation of the crew together with the team of chefs cook. Departure of the cruise. We will leave Strasbourg through the southern lock, sail up the Rhine towards Basel and go through two large locks in Neuhof and Gerstheim to call in at Rhinau. And now, let the party begin!!! Take your seat for an unforgettable first dinner prepared by our 9 Chefs cook ! After this dinner, there will be an evening of dancing. Overnight stopover in Rhinau.

DAY 2

DAY 4

STRASBOURG

Disembarkation after breakfast in Strasbourg (rue du Havre). End of our journey. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. In case of unavailability from one of the personnalities, a substitute should be chosen be one of the personalities

Alain Bohn, Head cook CroisiEurope

RHINAU – ALT BREISACH

Breakfast and departure of the cruise. We will sail up the Rhine towards Alt Breisach. After lunch, we will offer an optional excursion: the Wine Road, with a visit to wine cellar where you will be able to taste excellent vintage. Back to the boat by 6.00pm. We will have the pleasure of introducing you to one of the greatest stars of French cuisine: Marc Haeberlin of the Auberge de l’Ill in Illhaeusern. A master of fine eating, he will prepare you a surprise dinner as only he can. After this wonderful dinner, we will invite you to the lounge to round off the evening on the dance floor. The boat will leave its mooring around 7.00pm to head for Marckolsheim. Overnight stopover.

DAY 3

MARCKOLSHEIM – STRASBOURG

Breakfast. Good food is always accompanied by good wines and to do this, we will have the great privilege of welcoming another personality known throughout the world of wine: Serge Dubs, the best sommelier in the world in 1989. He will provide explanations while you taste a variety of wines. The boat will leave Marckolsheim during the morning for Strasbourg and the final night on board will be celebrated with a gala evening. Arrival in Strasbourg during the evening. Dinner on board.

Strasbourg

BOURGOGNE

SAONE

CHALON SUR SAÔNE Tournus

MÂCON BEAUJOLAIS COLLONGES

Trévoux

LYON

Ref. LYS Paul Bocuse

4 - DAY CRUISE

Great gastronomic cruise on the Rhone and the Saone LYON - COLLONGES - MACON - CHALON SUR SAONE - MACON - LYON

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Celebrate traditional French cuisine at its very best at Collonges Abbey with Paul Bocuse Excursion in the worldwild reknowned vineyards(1) DAY 1

LYON – COLLONGES – MACON

Boarding in Lyon around 5.00pm at Claude Bernard quay before the ship sails towards Collonges au Mont d’Or where we will moor right in front of the restaurant belonging to the famous French chef, Paul Bocuse. A coach will take you to Collonges Abbey, just half a mile away, to savour a marvellous banquet in a magnificent setting in the Grand Limonaire room in the Abbey, where you will dine accompanied by the sweet music of an ancient organ. Discover some of France’s finest dishes beautifully prepared with the best quality local products. Return to the ship after this memorable dinner and end the evening in style in the lounge. The ship cruises on over night towards Macon.

DAY 3 CHALON SUR SAONE MACON – LYON

The ship cruises on towards Macon stopping off on the way for a two hour shopping spree around 10.00am. Back on board for lunch. At 2.00pm, we will moor in Montmerle. Set off by coach to visit the “Wine village” in Romanèche Thorins which is unique in its kind in Europe! Return to the ship in Trévoux before cruising back towards Lyon. Dinner and a gala evening on board. Overnight stop in Lyon.

DAY 4

LYON

DAY 2

MACON – CHALON SUR SAONE THE MACON AND BURGUNDY REGIONS

The ship sails early morning, reaching Tournus around 12.15pm. Lunch on board before leaving by coach on an excursion (optional) through the Burgundy region : Côtes de Beaune, Pommard, Volnay, Auxey-Duresse, La Rochepot and its superb castle, Puligny, Montrachet and Chagny, then on to Givry, Buxy. Taste some of the local vintages at the Hospices in Beaune. The ship sails on in the meantime to Chalon sur Saone where we will board again early evening. Dinner on board. Overnight stop in Chalon.

Grand Limonaire dining room

Volnay

CHALON SUR SAÔNE

MÂCON Trévoux

LYON CÔTE DU RHÔNE Condrieu

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Discover the fabulous world of vines and wine The Rhone and the Saone

CHALON SUR SAONE - MACON - LYON - TAIN L’HERMITAGE - VIVIERS - CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE AVIGNON - MARTIGUES

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Unique & original itinerary ON A FULL BOARD BASIS VISITS INCLUDED: La Croix Rousse Quarter, Painted walls, the House of the Silk Weavers & l’Institut Lumière Museum Lyon Old Town & its Traboules passageways The Central Food Market of Lyon-Paul Bocuse with tastings of local regional produce Close-up cabaret on board DAY 1

CHALON SUR SAONE

Boarding around 6.00pm in Chalon sur Saone, in the heart of the Burgundy wine-growing region. Time to settle comfortably in your cabins before meeting the crew during a welcome cocktail reception. Dinner and evening on board. Overnight stop.

DAY 2

CHALON SUR SAONE - MACON – LYON (Burgundy – Beaujolais) Breakfast on board before setting off by coach through the Burgundy vineyards to learn more about the complex yet fascinating world of wine-making and its well kept secrets. Our tour will begin with Meursault, home to the very first vineyards or Citeaux Abbey and its age-old reputation for white wine. Then on to Volnay, whose vineyards, planted on chalky ground, produce some of the finest wine in Côte de Beaune,

and the Pommard vineyards, run by religious communities from the Middle Ages which produce fullbodied, tannic red wine. Visit one of the best winegrowers in the area to taste some of the vintages. In the meantime, the ship cruises on to Tournus where we will join it before sailing on to reach Macon around 2.00pm. Lunch while cruising. Depart by coach to visit the Beaujolais vineyards, whose name originates from the lords of Beaujeu who owned these vineyards up until 1400. On the way we will pass St Amour, Juliénas, Moulin à Vent before arriving in Romanèche-Thorins to visit the famous Georges Duboeuf “Wine village”, to learn more about the art of wine-making. Return to the ship in Trévoux around 7.00pm. Dinner as we sail along past the renowned Paul Bocuse restaurant in Collonges on Mont D’Or, which lies on the banks of the Saone. After dinner on board, the cruise continues on towards Lyon, along the illuminated banks of the river, before mooring there for the night.

DAY 3

LYON – TAIN L’HERMITAGE - VIVIERS Breakfast while cruising. The entire morning will be spent sailing gently along the Rhone valley, passing such famous vineyards as Côtes Rôties, Condrieu, Château Grillet and St Joseph. A conference will be given on board by a recognised expert on wine before lunch is served. Stop off around 2.00pm in Tain L’Hermitage whose Coteau de l’Hermitage, the best known slope, is crowned with a chapel which seems to guard the entrance to the valley. A wine-tasting session will be organised at one of the best producers in the region. Return to the ship before cruising on to Viviers. Dinner on board. Overnight stop.

VIVIERS CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE – AVIGNON DAY 4

Breakfast on board before setting off through the Gorges of the Ardeche towards Vivarais, which is set on the St Remèze and Orgnac l’Aven plateau. Taste some of the exceptional vintages of red and

rosé wine whose bouquet is refreshing and refined. In the meantime the ship sails on to St Etienne des Sorts where we will board again. Lunch while cruising towards Chateauneuf du Pape, arriving there around 3.00pm. Depart by coach into the very heart of this famous wine growing area towards the village which produces the most prestigious name in Mediterranean wine. These beautifully located vineyards were probably planted as early on as the beginning of the papacy in Avignon. Take this opportunity to taste some wine at one of the best local producers. Back on board before cruising on towards Avignon. Dinner on board and overnight stop.

AVIGNON – MARTIGUES(1) (Les Cassis) DAY 5

Breakfast on board as the ship sails on to Martigues passing the fortresses of Beaucaire and Tarascon on the way. An expert in oenology will give a talk and refresh your memories on wine-making before a game will be organised. The finalists with the highest scores will then take part in a “blind” wine-tasting session. The winner will be elected Bacchus of the cruise and will win a gastronomic cruise (valid for 1 person) on the Rhone with Paul Bocuse or on the Rhine with Marc Haeberlin, both 3-star cooks in the Michelin guide. Lunch on board and arrival in Martigues before leaving by coach towards Cassis area. Wine tasting at one of the best local producers’ and return on board around 6.00pm. Dinner on board will be followed by a gala evening. Overnight stop.

DAY 6

MARTIGUES(1)

Breakfast on board before this memorable cruise comes to an end. End of our services. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. (1) Depending on the availabilities of the mooring port, the stopover in Martigues might be replaced by Port Saint Louis du Rhône.

Cruises and Hikes The romantic Rhine valley The Seine valley, the Douro valley, the Croatia and Montenegro The Danube and Venice

Level of hikes Carried out in partnership with certified guides these cruises propose accompanied walking hikes during stopovers. The level of difficulty varies according to the destinations but in general all the cruises remain accessible to the greatest number of people and the duration of the hikes varies from 2 and 4 hours. In parrallel a programme of optional visits is proposed to companions not wishing to take part in the likes.

The Rhone valley

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Rhine valley

The romantic Rhine valley Walking tours exploring Romanesque art and vineyards

STRASBOURG - SPEYER - RÜDESHEIM - ST GOAR

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Walking tours with a qualified mountain guide to visit: The “Pfälzer Wald” national park (or Palatine Forest) The Cistercian Abbey at Eberbach The legendary Lorelei Rock The volcanic massif of the Siebengebirge (literally ‘seven mountains’) east of the Rhine

and an evening of entertainment. We set off from Strasbourg for Speyer tonight.

DAY 2

STRASBOURG – SPEYER

We arrive in Speyer early this morning and have breakfast on board. WALKERS’ PROGRAMME (WALK OF AROUND 3 HOURS, 8KM (5 MILES) WITH A CLIMB OF AROUND 200M). On the walk through the

“Pfälzer Wald” National Park (or Palatine Forest), you’ll discover a very diverse landscape.

“NON-WALKERS” PROGRAMME

We set off by coach for a guided visit of Heidelberg and the castle – a true symbol of the German Romantic Movement. Heidelberg has a magnificent, unrivalled position in the Neckar Valley, squeezed between tree-covered slopes, and dominated by the castle’s imposing ruins.

We return on board for lunch and set off towards Rüdesheim. On this part of the Rhine, we find many different landscapes as we cruise. Between the Odenwald and the Rhine banks, the valley is marked by the Bergstrasse. On the left bank, the Palatine begins

Visits included: Guided visit of Heidelberg and its castle The Cistercian Abbey at Eberbach followed by winetasting Transfer by coach to the Loreley Rock with coffee and cake included Koblenz with our hostess Funicular railway trip to the top of the Drachenfels DAY 1

STRASBOURG

We board between 6.00 and 7.00pm in Strasbourg. (at the river port/station on the rue du Havre) and settle into our cabins. The crew are introduced to us over a welcome cocktail in the lounge/bar. We then have the presentation of the programme of walks, followed by dinner in the on board restaurant

with the Pfältzer Wald and the German wine route, a series of small, world famous wine towns of long tradition all the way to Rheinhessen. We arrive in Rüdesheim during the evening as we dine on board.

DAY 3

RÜDESHEIM

Breakfast on board. WALKERS’ PROGRAMME

(Walk OF 21/2 HOURS, 7KM (4.4 MILES) WITH A CLIMB OF AROUND 200M) We set off by coach for Hallgarten. Our

walk takes us through the vineyards to the Cistercian Abbey at Eberbach, made famous by the ﬁlm “The Name of the Rose”. We have a guided visit of the Abbey, followed by tastings of some Rhine valley wines.

“NON-WALKERS” PROGRAMME

We set off by coach for the Cistercian Abbey at Eberbach. We have a guided visit of the Abbey, followed by tastings of some Rhine valley wines. The Cistercians spread much knowledge and expertise across Europe, including established techniques on winemaking and vines, and the ancient Abbey at Eberbach is on the best land in the whole Rheingau wine region.

We return on board for lunch around 1.00pm and the afternoon is free to discover Rüdesheim at our own

KOLN

GERMANY KOBLENZ RUDESHEIM

Nierstein Worms

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Heidelberg

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6 - DAY CRUISE

Koln

RSHAUSEN - KOBLENZ - KÖNIGSWINTER - KOLN pace. This little Rhine town has retained many fine noble dwellings, such as the Ritter’sher Hof house, built in 1542 by Heinrich Brömser and decorated with frescos. The narrow, romantic streets are perfect for all the town’s many visitors to wander happily, none more so than the famous Drosselgasse with all its cafés and wine bars where you can taste wines in a convivial atmosphere. We return on board for dinner and an evening’s entertainment.

Rüdesheim

DAY 4

RÜDESHEIM – SAINT GOARSHAUSEN

Breakfast on board as we set sail towards Saint Goarshausen. We cruise past Bacharach, long ago the property of the Palatine counts, surrounded by vines and old towers that bear testimony to Middle Age fortifications, and the fortified island of Pfalz, Oberwesel and finally the legendary Lorelei Rock, symbol of the romantic Rhine. We arrive in St Goarshausen around 11.00am where we have free time for independent exploration. In 1284, this little fishing village became the property of the powerful Counts of Katzenelnbogen and became a town in 1324. the town is stretched along the banks of the river and is dominated by the Katz castle (visits not permitted). Pretty half-timbered little houses still decorate the main Burggasse today. We return on board for lunch. WALKERS’ PROGRAMME (WALK OF 2 TO 4 HOURS, 5KM (3MILES) WITH A CLIMB OF AROUND 300M) Our walk today is to the famous

Loreley Rock. First of all you have a pleasant walk along woodland paths, and then you’ll find the granite statue. This legendary rock sits high above the river at a height of 132m. The Lorelei rock has become the symbol of the romantic Rhine and occupies a special place in German literature. At the summit, you are treated to a coffee and cake.

“NON-WALKERS” PROGRAMME

We set off by coach for the magnificent Lorelei Rock. At the summit, you are treated to a coffee and cake. We return on board late afternoon. Dinner on board and a free evening in Saint Goarshausen, where we moor for the night.

DAY 5 SAINT GOARSHAUSEN KOBLENZ – KÖNIGSWINTER

We have breakfast as we sail this morning. The journey takes us through delightful landscapes, where we discover villages with such evocative names such as Boppard and Braubach, as well as several castles, each with its own legends of knights-of-

old and a real source of inspiration for the poetry of yesteryear. We arrive in Koblenz around 9.00am where we have free time. Why not join our hostess to discover the charming old town? This former residence of the Prince-Electors, situated at the confluence of the Rhine and Mosel, is surrounded by lush green picturesque landscapes. The town has undeniable charm and character, thanks to the beautifully restored bourgeois houses, Roman, Gothic and Baroque churches and neo-classical castles. We return on board around 11.00am and set off again to Königswinter, where we arrive around 2.00pm after lunch on board. WALKERS’ PROGRAMME (WALK OF 21/2 HOURS, 6KM (3.5 MILES) WITH A CLIMB OF AROUND 250M) Our walk today is in the volcanic massif

of the Siebengebirge or Seven Mountains. Through wooded hills, you follow the marked footpaths up to the summit of the Drachenfels at an altitude of 321m: from here there are wonderful views right to Bonn and Cologne. Legend has it that it was here, on this “Dragon’s rock”, that Siegfried killed the monster then bathed in its blood to make him invincible.

“NON-WALKERS” PROGRAMME

We take the funicular railway up to the rop of the Drachenfels discover the marvellous panoramic views over the Rhine. We return on board. Tonight we have a Gala dinner followed by an evening of dancing. We moor up for the night at Königswitner.

DAY 6

KÖNIGSWINTER – KOLN

We have breakfast as we cruise, arriving in Koln around 8.00am. We disembark at 9.00am. End of our services. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation.

7 - DAY TRIP RÉF. RSE

Discover the unexplored facets of the Seine valley HONFLEUR - CAUDEBEC-EN-CAUX - ROUEN - VERNON - PARIS

Please refer to basic cruise programme ref. HON page 38 Speciﬁc walker’s programme is: DAY 2: (WALK OF 2 TO 21/2 HOURS, 8KM (5 MILES) WITH A CLIMB OF AROUND 250M). We transfer by coach to Etretat for a walk along the Alabaster Coast where we have exceptional views. We take the GR21 route, where we discover the famous arches and cliffs and admire the emblem of Etretat, the famous Needle, immortalised so many times by artists. The cliffs of this part of the Alabaster Coast are particularly impressive. We return to Honﬂeur at the end of the afternoon. DAY 3: (WALK OF 21/2 HOURS, 8.5KM (51/2 MILES) WITH A CLIMB OF AROUND 250M). A natural setting of forests, open country and protected countryside where the Seine coils and meanders, the Regional Nature Park of the Boucles de la Seine

is a haven of green between Rouen and le Havre. We set off from Caudebec en Caux and take the Calidu route, following the GR 211 which offers us breathtaking panoramic views of Caudebec and the valley of Sainte Gertrude. We return to our cruiser along the banks of the Seine, along a path planted with ancient beech trees. Here we have the opportunity to see the picturesque Chapelle at Barre-y-va, famous for its roof shaped as an upturned boat hull, and which is named after the phenomenon once greatly feared by sailors – the Tidal Bore (originally called Barre). DAY 4: (WALK OF 21/2 HOURS, 10KM (6 MILES) WITH A CLIMB OF AROUND 150M). After breakfast, we transfer by coach to Duclair, our starting point for our walk to Jumièges. The route along forest trails is particularly pleasant at this time of year and allows us to discover an area almost untouched by modern ways: here the River Seine is still crossed by small ferry boats, the little hamlets are all built of beautiful stone and, thanks to the microclimate created by the river, colourful cherry trees, apple trees, pear trees and plum trees blossom everywhere

in the countryside in spring. We have a picnic lunch before returning by coach from Jumièges to Rouen. DAY 6: (WALK OF 21/2 HOURS, 8KM (5 MILES), FLAT AND LEVEL WALK). By taking the GR2 path, we are guaranteed to find all sorts of hidden treasures in this magnificent capital city. We set off from the boat at the Quai de Grenelles: passing by the gardens and the little port at the Bassin de l’Arsenal and crossing Bastille Square. We are sure to be charmed by the maze of alleys of the Marais, the beautiful mansions and town houses and the charming courtyards of the St Paul quarter which contrast with the garishly modern Pompidou Centre. We continue past Les Halles, the Louvre, the Tuileries gardens and others, before our walk leads us finally to the Place de la Concorde. Our return route takes us along the banks of the Seine: past the Alexandre II Bridge, the pedestrian Passerelle des Arts bridge, the barges at Conti Quay, the Île de la Cité and so on. We begin to recognise the Paris so admired and beloved of artists and travellers alike.

8 - DAY TRIP RÉF. ROP

Porto - The Douro valley (Portugal) Salamanca (Spain) PORTO - REGUA - SENHORA DA RIBEIRA - BARCA D’ALVA SENHORA DE RIBEIRA - FERRADOSA - REGUA - BITETOS - PORTO

Please refer to basic cruise programme ref. POP page 16 Specific walker’s programme is: DAY 3: (WALK OF 21/2 TO 3 HOURS, 7KM (4.5 MILES) WITH A CLIMB OF AROUND 320M). This beautiful walk provides an interesting route through the heart of the Natural Park of Alvão. Mountainous scenery, granite statues, deep valleys and remote villages line our route. DAY 4: (WALK OF 3 HOURS, 8KM (5 MILES) WITH A CLIMB OF AROUND 530M). “Vultures’ Cliff”. This walk begins in a wild mountainous setting with magnificent panoramic views of the Douro and Spain. Located in the Douro Natural Park, famous for its protected species of flora and fauna, the route permits us to admire eagles, vultures and kites. Binoculars are strongly recommended. Picnic lunch.is provided.

DAY 6: (WALK OF 4 HOURS, 14KM (9 MILES) WITH A CLIMB DOWNWARDS OF AROUND 500M). We transfer by coach to São João da Pesqueira where we set off on our day’s walk through the vines. For those who love walking, this is a real paradise where nature has been protected (picnic is provided). DAY 7: (A FLAT, LEVEL WALK OF 2 TO 21/2 HOURS, 8KM (5 MILES). we have a walk along the banks of the Douro to its estuary, then we head south along the Atlantic shoreline. Throughout our walk we have breathtaking views of the town and the ocean.

8 - DAY TRIP RÉF. DRD

Croatia and Montenegro

The most beautiful walks to discover the islands and mountains DUBROVNIK - MLJET - KORCULA - SIBENIK - TROGIR - SPLIT - VIS - HVAR KOTOR - DUBROVNIK DAY 7: (DISTANCE 8KM (5 MILES), DURATION 3 HOURS, culture make this peaceful island truly charming. Our walk leads Please refer to basic cruise WITH A DOWNWARD CLIMB OF AROUND 850M). For this walk, us through the hills on Forteca, Naplov and St Anton. Situated good climbing boots are essential and telescopic trekking poles high above Korcula, Forteca is also known by the name of Fort programme ref. DHD page 126 are highly recommended (not provided). We set off by coach for Wellington, built in 1813. Naplov is a vast reservoir of rainwater 1/2

Speciﬁc walker’s programme is:

DAY 2: (DISTANCE 5KM (3 MILES), DURATION 2 TO 3 HOURS, WITH A CLIMB OF AROUND 400M). Transfer by coach to Ploce, a suburb in the east of Dubrovnik where we are able to walk along a pathway dating from the 6th century. As we climb upwards, we are treated to marvellous panoramic views. From Bosanka, we follow the Srd hill up to the ruins of the Imperial Fort, where there are breathtaking views over the bay of Dubrovnik. A winding path leads us back to the old town. DAY 3 IN MLJET: after the trip to the monastery, we have a short walk of around an hour to return to Pomena. DAY 3 IN KORCULA: (DISTANCE 10KM (6 MILES), DURATION 4 HOURS, WITH A CLIMB OF AROUND 300M). Korcula is the sixth largest island in the Adriatic. Here, the undulating landscapes, woods, vines and olive trees, sleepy hamlets and traditional 1/2

situated in the middle of Hober Park – a protected forest of some 25 hectares. After our walk in the shade of the pine trees, we take a path bordered by ancient cypress trees leading us to the Church of St Anton. DAY 4: (DURATION OF WALK 2 HOURS). We transfer by coach to the Krka National Park for a walk along the Falls, climbing down the course of the Krka to Sradin. DAY 6: (DISTANCE 12KM (71/2 MILES), DURATION 41/2 HOURS, WITH A CLIMB OF AROUND 460M). For this walk, good climbing boots and telescopic trekking poles are highly recommended (not provided). We transfer by coach to the little village of Dol, not far from Stari Grad. The walk takes us through beautiful forests, along the foothills of St Nicholas Mountain, the highest point of the island. We climb down through ancient shepherds’ villages to the little village of Svirce.

Vrh Polja on the edge of the Lovcen National Park. We have lunch in a restaurant serving local specialities before our walk through the National Park of Lovcen which contains some of the most beautiful pathways in the country. The National Park comprises the central part and the highest mountain of Lovcen. According to tradition in Montenegro, Lovcen is a holy mountain and a true national emblem.

M usical C ruises Enjoy the pleasure of the cruise to that of the classical music

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Our CroisiMusique program of cruises delights music lovers with the participation of some of the great current classical musicians and artists. Detailed program on request.

2011, Musical cruises destinations January 2011

The Red Sea April 2011

Venice August 2011

The Volga October 2011

The Rhine

Christmas and New Year cruises

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BETSCHDORF KIRWILLER

SOUFFLENHEIM

STRASBOURG

GERMANY

FRANCE

RHINE

COLMAR

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4 - DAY PROGRAMS

The Royal Palace in Kirrwiller

Christmas Market in Alsace Réf. MNO

STRASBOURG - THE WINE TRAIL - COLMAR - STRASBOURG

Christmas has a country. For 500 years, Father Christmas has been stuffing his sack in Alsace; these are the Christmas Markets, one of the most popular of our Alsatian traditions. Why not come and explore these places rich in colour & festivities for 4 days. DAY 1

STRASBOURG

mar, each and every decorated street invites you to explore and to dream. Back to Strasbourg for dinner in a Christmas atmosphere and accommodation on board.

COLMAR

DAY 3

Boarding at around 6.00pm on one of our boats. Welcome and introduction by our hostess. Settling into your cabin. Dinner on board. Free evening.

DAY2

Breakfast on board. Departure by coach with our hostess for the Wine Trail with its picturesque villages wonderfully decorated for Christmas. Stop on the journey to visit a wine cellar followed by a tasting. Lunch. The afternoon will be devoted to exploring the Christmas Market which you will find enchanting. In the marvellous setting of Old Col-

STRASBOURG

Breakfast on board. Departure by coach in the company of our hostess for the tour of Old Strasbourg. The entire city and particularly the streets and shops are adorned with garlands and decorations for Christmas. Visit to the Christmas market on the Place Broglie and around the Cathedral. Lunch. The afternoon will be reserved for shopping in the

streets of Strasbourg. Back to the boat in time for dinner. After dinner, you will be able to take a coach trip with our hostess to explore the wonderfully decorated Christmas illuminations in the city.

DAY 4

STRASBOURG

Breakfast on board. End of our journey. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation.

Christmas in Alsace

The Potters’ Trail & Show at the Royal Palace Réf. MNA DAY 1

STRASBOURG - BETSCHDORF - KIRRWILLER - STRASBOURG

STRASBOURG

Boarding at around 6.00pm on one of our boats. Welcome and introduction by our hostess. Settling into your cabin. Dinner on board.

THE POTTERS’ TRAIL KIRRWILLER, show at the Royal Palace DAY 2

Breakfast on board. Departure by coach in the company of our hostess for the Potters’ Trail tour, in northern Alsace. Tour of Soufflenheim, a village famous for its culinary and decorative pottery, or Betschdorf, a village where they make traditional blue and grey stoneware pottery. The tour of a pottery will give you plenty of ideas for Christmas presents. Then, departure for Kirrwiller. Lunch and dancing at the Royal Palace in Kirrwiller(1), followed by a show in the Music Hall Theatre. The Royal Palace troupe

will draw you into its world of fantasy, where artists and dancers will take you on a timeless journey. Back on board the boat for dinner and accommodation.

DAY 3 STRASBOURG, the Capital of Christmas

Breakfast on board. Departure by coach in the company of our hostess for the tour of Strasbourg. The entire city and particularly the streets and shops are adorned with garlands and decorations for Christmas. Tour of the Christmas Market on Place Broglie and around the Cathedral. Lunch. Back aboard the boat for dinner and accommodation. Free evening to stroll around the fabulously illuminated city.

DAY 4

STRASBOURG

Breakfast on board. Disembarkation. End of our journey.

FRANCE STRASBOURG

GERMANY ALT BREISACH

RHINE

COLMAR

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4 - DAY CRUISE

Christmas

in Alsace and the Black Forest STRASBOURG - ALT BREISACH - COLMAR - WINE TRAIL - THE BLACK FOREST - STASBOURG

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Explore Colmar and its Christmas Market right in the centre of the old town The Dorotheenhutte in the heart of the Black Forest, a magical place Freiburg, a typical Christmas Freiburg, Market on the other side of the Rhine DAY 1

STRASBOURG

Boarding at 6.00pm (Rue du Havre). Settling into your cabin. Presentation of the crew and welcome cocktail. Dinner and entertainment in the lounge.

DAY 2 STRASBOURG ALT BREISACH – COLMAR

Morning’s sailing. Breakfast during the cruise. Entertainment on board. Arrival in Alt Breisach at the end of the morning. Lunch. Around 1.00pm, departure by coach in the company of our hostess heading for Colmar and a tour of its Christmas Market. In the marvellous setting of old Colmar, each and every decorated street invites you follow your dream. On the return journey, stop at a wine cellar and tasting in a village on the Wine Trail. Return to Alt Breisach for dinner in a Christmas atmosphere. Evening with entertainment.

DAY 3 THE BLACK FOREST FREIBURG, FURTWANGEN, DOROTHEENHUTTE IN WOLFACH

Breakfast on board. Departure by coach heading for Freiburg, capital of the Black Forest. Tour of the city with our hostess and visit to the Christmas Market on the square in front of the city hall. Lunch then onward to the Höllental (the Valley of Hell), Titisee, Furtwangen and Triberg, regional centres for the clock making industry. On the way you will be able to marvel at one of the largest cuckoo clocks in the world. Tour of a cuckoo clock making workshop. Onward to Wolfach. Visit to the Dorotheenhütte, a immense space presenting the glassblowing workshops characteristic of the region. You will be

steeped in the very heart of Christmas thanks to a magical area devoted to this festival. Back on board. Dinner and evening of entertainment. Sailing during the night to Strasbourg.

DAY 4

STRASBOURG

Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation. End of our journey. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. For the optimum organisation of your voyage, the direction of the tours may be reversed. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation.

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BUDAPEST

HUNGARY

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5 - DAY CRUISE

Taking in 3 countries

The Danube and its tradition VIENNA - BUDAPEST - BRATISLAVA - VIENNA

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Exploring(1): Imperial Vienna Budapest, the two thousand Budapest year old city Bratislava and its unique charm Dinner and gala evening DAY 1

VIENNA (Austria)

Boarding at 6.00pm in Vienna. Settling into your cabin. Presentation of the crew and welcome cocktail in the lounge. Dinner on board on an “Austrian theme”. Overnight stopover.

the boat for lunch. Departure of the cruise for Budapest. Afternoon sailing on the Danube, a river rich in history and immense heritage. Dinner on board, followed by an evening’s dancing. Arrival in Budapest during the night. Overnight stopover.

DAY 3

BUDAPEST (Hungary)

After breakfast, morning devoted to the optional guided tour of Budapest. Explore this astonishing city, cut in half by the Danube: Buda with its hills and valleys and Pest with its flat plain, whose panoramic view over the banks of the Danube is listed as part of the world’s cultural heritage by UNESCO. You will also visit Budapest’s Christmas Market on Vörösmarty Square. This Christmas market is one of the biggest in Europe. A great variety of craft products is presented. At the end of the square, the famous “Gerbeaud” pastry shop transforms itself into an Advent calendar. Back to the boat for lunch. Free afternoon. Explore the unquestioned marvels of the city at your own pace. Back on board. Departure

DAY 2

of the boat around 7.00pm heading for Bratislava. Dinner on a “Hungarian theme” followed by an evening of entertainment.

DAY 4

DAY 5

VIENNA – BUDAPEST (Hungary)

BRATISLAVA (Slovakia)

Morning’s sailing. Breakfast on board. For the more courageous, an aerobics session is offered in the lounge in the company of our hostess. Games and pre-prandial drinks. Lunch during the cruise. Arrival in Bratislava around 2.00 pm. Optional guided tour of the Slovakian capital. Dominated to the north by the slopes of the southern point of the Small Carpathians, irrigated by the Danube, the city occupies a privileged geographical site. The charm of Bratislava lies in its old city: splendid Baroque palaces, churches and pleasant squares. The Old City where you will also have the chance to explore Bratislava’s Christmas Market: decorations in blown glass, hand painted pottery, an abundance of Slovakian artefacts to admire. Back on board. Dinner and gala evening. Departure of the cruise during the night heading back to Vienna.

VIENNA (Austria)

Arrival in Vienna early in the morning. Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9.00am. End of our journey.

Buffet breakfast on board. Morning devoted to the optional guided tour of Vienna. The imperial residence for more than six centuries, Vienna has been deeply marked by the seal of the Hapsburgs. If, for many people, the Austrian capital evokes the rhythm of the waltz or the silhouette of the big wheel at the Prater, it owes its attraction above all to its monuments, to the memories of the Hapsburgs, to the riches of its museums, to its musical tradition continued by the Opera and by various illustrious ensembles. The Christmas Market are also part of this refinement. We invite you to explore the Christmas Market in front of the City Hall, marvellously decorated and prodigal with a variety of entertainments, it has an international reputation. Back to

ANTWERP

BRUSSELS

BELGIUM

FRANCE

Ref. BAB Brussels

4 - DAY CRUISE

Christmas Market in Belgium BRUSSELS - ANTWERP - BRUSSELS market is enlivened by various forms of entertainment going on all the time. Free time to take full advantage of this afternoon, steeped in a colourful, festive and creative ambience. Back on board for dinner in a Christmas mood.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Atmosphere particularly warm, colourful, delicious and festive. Brussels and Antwerp radiate a thousand lights

DAY 3 BRUSSELS – ANTWERP BRUGES(1) - BRUSSELS

Brussels

DAY 1

Departure early in the morning heading for Antwerp. Breakfast during the cruise. Arrival in Antwerp around 8.00am. Departure by coach for the guided tour of the cathedral, an immense artistic treasure with the bonus of two major works by Rubens. A large part of this imposing church with its seven naves has regained its architectural splendour after years of restoration. Continuation of the tour at “Diamondland”. Covering more than 1000 square metres, these exhibition rooms also include a diamond cutting facility. Visitors are let in on the secrets of transforming the uncut diamond. Return on board for lunch. In the afternoon, depart by coach to discover Bruges in the company of our hostess. In

BRUSSELS

Boarding at around 6.00am. Settling in on board. Presentation of the crew and welcome cocktail. Dinner and entertainment in the lounge.

DAY 2

BRUSSELS

Breakfast on board. Start of the guided tour of Brussels, capital of Belgium, with its infinite pleasures. Brussels charms and delights. Combining its Gothic heritage with that of the Renaissance and Art Nouveau taking in Art Deco, Classicism and contemporary architecture, it is welcoming and seductive. Back to the boat for lunch. Afternoon, departure by coach for the Christmas Market in Brussels “the pleasures of winter”. Numerous chalets operated by local and international craftsmen are placed around the Place de la Bourse, on the forecourt of the Fish Market and on the Place Ste Catherine. The atmosphere at the Christmas

the Christmas Market of the city, between the Christmas trees, the crib, the decorations, the ditties and Santas strolling around, you will enjoy a magic moment. Return on board in Antwerp at the end of the afternoon. Dinner and evening of entertainment on board, while sailing towards Brussels that we will reach around midnight. Overnight stopover.

DAY 4

BRUSSELS

MAINZ

RHIN

RUDESHEIM

MANNHEIM SPEYER

GERMANY FRANCE STRASBOURG

Ref. REK Strasbourg

3 - DAY CRUISE

Rhineland Christmas

The romantic Rhine Valley STRASBOURG - ROCK OF THE LORELEI - RUDESHEIM - MAINZ - MANNHEIM OR SPEYER - STRASBOURG

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Discover The romantic Rhine and the celebrated rock of the Lorelei Optional excursion in Rudesheim and the Drosselgasse Christmas Eve dinner with wine Midnight mass in Speyer or Mannheim or Worms Christmas present 23 December

Rhine valley and its legends. Arrival in Rudesheim at 12.30pm. Lunch on board. Departure for the optional tour of the museum with the most beautiful collection of mechanical musical instruments in Europe. Continuation of the cruise to Mainz. Passengers who participate in the optional excursion will rejoin the boat around 4.30pm. Continuation of the cruise towards Speyer or Mannheim. Our Head Chef will invite you to the restaurant where you will celebrate Christmas Eve around a glittering Christmas tree and a succulent dinner. Then, depending on our arrival time, we will go on to Speyer or Mannheim for midnight mass in German language (or Worms, depending on places available - possibility of transfer 7€/pers. - to book and pay on board(1)). Back on board where you will be served a glass of mulled wine. During the night, Father Christmas will pay you a visit. Continuation of the cruise to Strasbourg.

STRASBOURG

Boarding in Strasbourg around 3.00pm (river mooring, rue du Havre), aboard our boat especially decked out in a festive atmosphere. Settling into your cabin. Get together in the lounge for the welcome cocktail and presentation of the crew. Departure of the cruise at 4.00pm. Across the Port of Strasbourg. Through the north lock to get onto the Rhine. Dinner and “Christmas Tales” theme evening. You will be invited to participate, recounting the Christmases of your region.

24 December ROCK OF THE LORELEI RUDESHEIM – MAINZ – MANNHEIM OR SPEYER – STRASBOURG

Buffet breakfast on board. Arrival at the Rock of the Lorelei during the morning. This cruise will travel through the heart of the typical landscapes of the

25 December

STRASBOURG

Breakfast during the cruise. Through the two largest locks on the Upper Rhine with variations in height of more than 10 metres: Iffezheim and Gambsheim. Lunch on board. Arrival in Strasbourg between 3.00 and 4.00pm. Disembarkation. End of our journey. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. The wine allowance is unlimited. (1) The transfer is only proposed when the boat is not moored near the place of worship and is valid for a minimum of 30 persons.

BOPPARD MAINZ

SPEYER

RHIN

RUDESHEIM

GERMANY FRANCE STRASBOURG

Ref. NOW Strasbourg

4 - DAY CRUISE

Rhineland Christmas

The romantic Rhine Valley STRASBOURG - RUDESHEIM - BOPPARD - MAINZ - STRASBOURG for lunch. At 1.30pm, departure for the cruise up the romantic Rhine with its castles, its legends and the Rock of the Lorelei. Arrival in Boppard around 5.00pm. Free time in this charming old town situated along the Rhine. In the evening, get together in the dining room for the Christmas Eve dinner which will bring us together like one big family around a glittering Christmas tree. Midnight mass (in German language) in Boppard (depending on places available - possibility of transfer 7€/pers to book and pay on board(1)). Back on board where you will be served a glass of mulled wine. During the night, Father Christmas will pay you a visit.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Discover The Christmas Market in Strasbourg Rudesheim and the Drosselgasse The romantic Rhine Valley and the celebrated rock of the Lorelei Boppard, little town full Boppard of character Mainz and its picturesque historic centre

25 December

BOPPARD – MAINZ – SPEYER

Departure of the cruise early in the morning. Buffet breakfast during the cruise. Morning’s sailing and Christmas lunch on board. Arrival in Mainz around 2.00pm. Explore the historic centre and the very beautiful cathedral in the company of our hostess. Back on board around 4.00pm and continuation of the cruise to Strasbourg. Dinner and gala evening.

Christmas Eve dinner with wine Midnight mass in Boppard

26 December

Christmas present 23 December

STRASBOURG

It is aboard our boat especially decked out for Christmas that we will welcome you at around 3.00pm at our river mooring, rue du Havre in Strasbourg. Settling into your cabin. At around 4.00pm, our hostess will take you by coach to explore the Christmas Market around the Cathedral and on Place Broglie. Back on board for the evening. Get together in the lounge for the welcome cocktail and presentation of the crew. Dinner and “Christmas Tales” theme evening. You will be invited to participate,

recounting the Christmases of your region. Departure of the boat at around 8.00pm. Across the Port of Strasbourg and through the north lock to get onto the Rhine.

24 December

RUDESHEIM – BOPPARD

Breakfast and aerobics session. Sailing through the Rheingau region with its numerous vineyards. Past the cities of Mainz, Wiesbaden, Eltville. We will reach Rudesheim around 10.00am. Optional visit to the music museum or free time. Back to the boat

STRASBOURG

Departure of the cruise in the early morning heading for Strasbourg. After a lie in, breakfast. Past the cities of Mannheim, Ludwigshafen. Games and aperitif in the lounge. Lunch. Arrival in Strasbourg between 3.00 and 4.00pm. Disembarkation. End of our journey. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. The wine allowance is unlimited. (1) The transfer is only proposed when the boat is not moored near the place of worship and is valid for a minimum of 30 persons.

BRAUBACH MAINZ RUDESHEIM SPEYER

GERMANY

FRANCE

RHIN

STRASBOURG

Ref. NOL Alsacian Christmas Market

5 - DAY CRUISE

Christmas on the romantic Rhine STRASBOURG - BRAUBACH - RUDESHEIM - SPEYER - STRASBOURG

Discover: The Christmas Market in Strasbourg The romantic Rhine Valley and the celebrated rock of the Lorelei Braubach and its famous Marksburg Castle Rudesheim and the Drosselgasse Christmas Eve dinner and wine Midnight mass in Speyer Christmas present

STRASBOURG, the Capital of Christmas 22 December

It is aboard our boat especially decked out for Christmas that we will welcome you at around 3.00pm at our river mooring, rue du Havre in Strasbourg. Settling into your cabin. In the afternoon, our hostess will accompany you by coach to explore one of the largest Christmas markets in Europe. In a festive atmosphere, set off to explore the Christmas Market in Strasbourg on Place Broglie and Place de la Cathédrale. Back on board for the evening. Get together in the lounge for the welcome cocktail and presentation of the crew. Dinner and “Christmas Tales” theme evening. You will be invited to participate, recounting the Christmases of your

region. Departure of the boat at 8.00pm. Across the Port of Strasbourg and through the north lock to get onto the Rhine.

23 December BRAUBACH Rhine Valley, Rock of the Lorelei

Breakfast. Aerobics session. Sailing through the Rheingau region with its numerous vineyards. Past the cities of Mainz, Wiesbaden, Eltville. At around 9.00am we will draw level with Bingen which marks the gateway to the romantic Rhine. About half way into our cruise, we will reach the celebrated Rock of the Lorelei. Lunch on board. Arrival at the start of the afternoon at the village of Braubach situated below Marksburg Castle. At around 2.00pm, departure by coach for the guided tour of this castle which has remained intact over the centuries. Back on board for dinner followed by a “Christmas Songs” theme evening. Passengers will be invited to sing Christmas songs from their region. Overnight stopover.

24 December

RUDESHEIM – SPEYER OR WORMS, midnight mass in the cathedral

Breakfast. Departure of the cruise to continue up the Rhine valley. Arrival in Rudesheim around 9.00am (2-hour stop). We will offer Speyer, cathedral an optional visit to the museum of mechanical musical instruments located in an old castle, or free time. Back on board around 11.00am and continuation of the cruise to Speyer. Lunch on board. Afternoon sailing and preparations for Christmas Eve. It is in the dining room that we will meet you for the Christmas Eve dinner which will bring us together like one big family around the glittering Christmas tree. Midnight mass (in German language)

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will be celebrated in the Romanesque cathedral in Speyer, the most beautiful and most impressive in Germany (or Worms depending on the places available - possibility of transfer 7€/pers - to book and pay on board(1)). Back on board where you will be served a glass of mulled wine. During the night, Father Christmas will pay you a visit.

25 December

SPEYER – STRASBOURG

After a lie in, breakfast and departure of the boat back to Strasbourg. We will be sailing along the wild Rhine. Lunch on board. Afternoon cruising. Dinner and gala evening on board.

26 December:

STRASBOURG

Breakfast on board. Disembarkation around 10.00am. End of our journey. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. The wine allowance is unlimited. (1) The transfer is only proposed when the boat is not moored near the place of worship and is valid for a minimum of 30 persons. © German National Tourist Board

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

KOBLENZ MAINZ RUDESHEIM

WORMS MANNHEIM

SPEYER

GERMANY FRANCE

RHIN

STRASBOURG

Ref. RER Strasbourg

5 - DAY CRUISE

Rhineland Christmas

The romantic Rhine Valley STRASBOURG - KOBLENZ - RUDESHEIM - SPEYER - STRASBOURG

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Sailing in the direction of Rudesheim which we will reach around 5.00pm. Optional tour of the museum known throughout the world for its mechanical musical instruments. Back on board at the end of the afternoon. Our Head Chef will invite you to the restaurant where you will celebrate Christmas Eve around a glittering Christmas tree and a succulent dinner. Then, we will have the chance to take part in midnight mass (in German language) in Rudesheim (depending on places available - possibility of transfer 7€/pers - to book and pay on board(1)). Back on board where you will be served a glass of mulled wine. During the night, Father Christmas will pay you a visit.

Rudesheim

Exploring: The romantic Rhine Valley and the celebrated rock of the Lorelei Koblenz and its charming old town Rudesheim and the Drosselgasse Speyer and its magnificent cathedral

25 December

Christmas Eve dinner with wine Midnight mass in Speyer Christmas present 22 December

STRASBOURG

Boarding in Strasbourg between 6.00 and 7.00pm at our river mooring, rue du Havre, aboard our boat especially decked out in a festive atmosphere. Settling into your cabin. Get together in the lounge for the welcome cocktail and presentation of the crew. Dinner on board. Departure of the cruise.

23 December

KOBLENZ

Breakfast during the cruise down the Rhine, passing by the towns of Speyer, Mannheim, Worms, Mainz, Wiesbaden. Lunch during the cruise. Afternoon sailing on the Rhine. This cruise takes place on the part of the Rhine which is the most charged with

romanticism. The Rock of the Lorelei fosters these myths. The river snakes through a route dominated by dramatic ruins, hillside vineyards and majestic fortresses. We will arrive in Koblenz around 6.00pm. A town situated at the confluence of the Rhine and the Moselle. Dinner followed by the “Christmas Tales” theme evening. You will be invited to participate, recounting the Christmases of your region. Overnight stopover.

24 December

KOBLENZ – RUDESHEIM

After breakfast on board, your hostess will accompany you for the exploration of Koblenz. The old town will enchant you with its labyrinthine muddle of squares and streets which, despite being destroyed on a number of occasions, has managed to maintain a certain welcoming elegance. Back on board and departure of the cruise around 10.30am.

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RUDESHEIM – SPEYER

The boat will leave Rudesheim during the night, heading for Speyer. Buffet breakfast during the cruise. Lunch on board. In the afternoon, we suggest that you explore Speyer in the company of our hostess. A magnificent town dominated by its Romanesque cathedral, the biggest in Germany. Back to the boat for dinner. Departure of the boat for Strasbourg. Dinner and gala evening.

26 December

STRASBOURG

Buffet breakfast on board. Through the locks at Iffezheim and Gambsheim. Morning’s sailing followed by lunch. Arrival in Strasbourg around 3.00pm. End of this wonderful Christmas cruise on the Rhine and the Moselle. Disembarkation. End of our journey. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. The wine allowance is unlimited. (1) The transfer is only proposed when the boat is not moored near the place of worship and is valid for a minimum of 30 persons.

HOLLAND AMSTERDAM

NIJMEGEN

UTRECHT EMMERICH

RHINE

KOLN

RHINE

GERMANY

BONN

BELGIUM

Ref. NOB Amsterdam

5 - DAY CRUISE

Rhineland and Dutch Christmas

To the land of the windmill STRASBOURG - KOLN - ROMANTIC RHINE - AMSTERDAM

Discover: The Christmas Market in Strasbourg The romantic Rhine Valley and the celebrated rock of the Lorelei Koln, one of the oldest cities in Germany Rudesheim(2) and the Drosselgasse

Optional visits to Volendam and the Zaanse Schans(2) Amsterdam(2), the “Venice of the North” Christmas Eve dinner and wine Midnight mass in Speyer Christmas present 23 December

STRASBOURG

together in the lounge for the welcome cocktail and presentation of the crew. Departure of the cruise at 7.00pm. Dinner. “Christmas Tales” theme evening. Passengers will be invited to participate, recounting the Christmases of their region.

arrival at Tiel lock, giving us access to the canal that connects the Rhine to Amsterdam. Past the city of Utrecht and arrival in Amsterdam around 6.00pm. Gala dinner followed by an evening of dancing.

24 December

After breakfast, we propose an optional excursion to Volendam and the Zaanse Schans. Back to the boat for lunch. In the afternoon, departure on foot for Amsterdam city centre. Free time or optional tour of the city. Overnight stopover.

KOLN (romantic Rhine)

Breakfast. Cruising towards the most beautiful section of the Rhine. We will see numerous castles nestling in the famed vineyards and the celebrated rock of the Lorelei. Lunch on board. Past the cities of Koblenz and Bonn to reach Koln around 4.00pm. Exploring Koln in the company of our hostess, followed by free time in the old city. Back on board to get ready for Christmas Eve. It is in the dining room that the Captain and his crew will meet you for the Christmas Eve dinner which will bring us together like one big family around the glittering Christmas tree. In the course of Christmas Eve, Father Christmas may have a surprise for you. Midnight mass (in German language) will be celebrated in Koln cathedral (depending on the places available or in another church – possibility of transfer 7€/pers. - to book and Koln pay on board(1)). Back on board where you will be served a glass of mulled wine. Departure of the boat during the night heading for Holland.

25 December

KOLN AMSTERDAM

After a lie in, breakfast. Crossing the border at Emmerich. Lunch on board and

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26 December

27 December

AMSTERDAM

After breakfast, disembarkation. End of our journey. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. The wine allowance is unlimited. (1) The transfer is only proposed when the boat is not moored near the place of worship and is valid for a minimum of 30 persons. (2) Optional excursions.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

LYON

RHONE

VIVIERS BOLLÈNE CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE AVIGNON

Ref. LVA Lyon, Fourvières

4 - DAY CRUISE

Provençal Christmas

and the Rhone Valley LYON - VIVIERS, medieval town - AVIGNON, the City of the Popes

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Exploring: Viviers(2), medieval town Avignon(2) and the City of the Popes Christmas Eve dinner and wine Midnight mass in Avignon Christmas present

22 December

LYON

Boarding in Lyon, Quai Claude Bernard at 6.00pm, on our boat especially decorated for Christmas. Settling into your cabin. Get together in the lounge for the welcome cocktail and presentation of the crew. Dinner on board followed by a Lyon by night cruise, sailing past the illuminated old quarters of Lyon, a unique spectacle.

23 December

LYON – VIVIERS

Breakfast during the cruise. The boat will sail down the Rhone, passing numerous locks. Aperitif in the lounge with musical accompaniment. Lunch during the cruise. Arrival in Viviers around 2.00pm. You will be able to take part in the optional guided tour on foot of the capital of the Vivarais (a medieval town classed as a conservation area), during which you can visit the cathedral which dominates the entrance to the “gorge” in the Rhone in which you can wonder at the Gobelin tapestries. Tastings of local produce. Back on board at the end of the day. In the evening, you will be invited to a gala dinner followed by an evening of dancing in the lounge.

24 December

VIVIERS – AVIGNON the City of the Popes

Departure for Avignon early in the morning. Buffet breakfast during the cruise. During the morning’s sailing the boat will pass through the Bollène lock which, with a variation in height of

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20 metres, was one of the major civil engineering works of the 1950s. Arrival in Avignon around noon. Lunch on board. Afternoon devoted to the optional guided tour of the City of the Popes, a veritable citadel perched on a rocky pinnacle, surrounded by its imposing ramparts. The Palace was once home to a sumptuous court where artists and scholars rubbed shoulders with each other. At its feet, the Pont d’Avignon seems a little on the narrow side “to be dancing round in circles”. Back on board. Getting ready for Christmas Eve. We will invite you to the Christmas Eve dinner where we will gather around the glittering Christmas tree like one big family. Midnight mass in one of the city’s churches (depending on available places - possibility of transfer 7€/pers - to book and pay on board(1)). Back on board where you will be served a glass of mulled wine. During the night, Father Christmas will pay you a visit. Overnight stopover.

25 December

AVIGNON

Buffet Breakfast after. Disembarkation at 10.00am and end of this beautiful cruising. End of our services. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. The wine allowance is unlimited. (1) The transfer is only proposed when the boat is not moored near the place of worship and is valid for a minimum of 30 persons. (2) Optional excursions.

ÉTRETAT LE HAVRE ROUEN

HONFLEUR

LES ANDELYS

PARIS

Ref. NPA Paris

NEW FOR 2011

5 - DAY CRUISE

Christmas in the Seine Valley From 21st to 25th December

PARIS – ROUEN – CAUDEBEC EN CAUX – HONFLEUR(1) – ROUEN – PARIS

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

A full day excursion INCLUDED HONFLEUR and the CÔTE FLEURIE (FLORAL COAST) Tour(1) of: The historic city of Rouen Paris and its fascinating attractions Midnight mass in Paris Christmas present Christmas Eve Dinner with wines included 21 December

PARIS

We board our ﬂoating hotel from 5.00pm in Paris (at the quay de Grenelle) and settle into our cabins. We are introduced to the crew over a welcome drink in the lounge/bar. We set off on our cruise out of the city around 7.00pm. Dinner is on board this evening as we head to Rouen.

22 December

ROUEN

We have breakfast as we spend our morning cruising the River Seine. After lunch on board, we arrive

around 1.00pm in Rouen. We set off on our optional guided visit of Rouen, ancient capital of Normandy, where we see the wonderful Cathedral, historic districts and the Market Square (place du Marché) where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake. We return on board for dinner and moor for the night.

23 December ROUEN – CAUDEBEC EN CAUX – HONFLEUR(1) – ROUEN

We set sail early this morning and have breakfast as we cruise. We arrive in Caudebec en Caux around 8.00am. We have a full day’s excursion to Honfleur and the Côte Fleurie (Floral Coast). We set off by coach to Honfleur, where we arrive around 10.00am. We begin with a guided visit of Honfleur, the most picturesque of fishing ports, with its charming narrow streets, old houses, salt warehouses and St Catherine’s Church, which is the largest church in France made entirely of wood. After lunch in a local restaurant, we continue our journey by coach to the Côte Fleurie (Floral Coast), where we visit the resort of Deauville, a symbol of elegance, luxury and sophistication. Take a stroll along its famous promenade, or admire the fine exterior of the Casino Barrière. Next we head for the famous Calvados distillery at the Château du Breuil, without doubt one of the finest examples of the architectural heritage of the region. Our visit naturally concludes with a tasting of the Calvados liquor. During our excursion, our ship continues its cruise along the Seine and we rejoin her in Rouen in plenty of time to prepare for dinner. Tonight we have the Gala Dinner and Evening on board as we continue our cruise through the night back towards Paris.

24 December

PARIS

We spend the morning cruising gently back to Paris, having breakfast and lunch on board, before arriving

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in the French capital city around 3.00pm. We set off by coach for our optional visit of Paris, where we learn a little more about the fascinating attractions of the capital. Since the creation of the Gallo-Roman city of Lutetia on the Ile de la Cité, over two thousand years of history have passed, on which clergymen, Monarchs and Heads of State have all left their mark, constructing churches, erecting monuments and palaces, creating prestigious museums and planning magniﬁcent perspectives. Paris enjoys a reputation for taste and elegance which is largely due to its couturiers, perfume houses and jewellers. Paris is also a town of festivals, theatre, famous cabarets and the sparkling sequins coming from its famous variety shows. We return on board for our Christmas Eve Dinner in our on board restaurant where tables are set around the glittering Christmas tree. During the evening, Father Christmas surprises us with a visit, complete with gifts for all. Midmight Mass is celebrated in Paris (transfer cost of 7 per person – book and pay on board(2)). We return on board and are served some mulled wine which helps warm us up.

25 December

PARIS

After brunch on board, we disembark around 10.00am, at the end of a memorable Christmas Cruise. End of our services. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. The wine allowance is unlimited. (1) Optional excursions. (2) The transfer is only proposed when the boat is not moored near the place of worship and is valid for a minimum of 30 persons.

SLOVAKIA VIENNA

AUSTRIA

BRATISLAVA

DAN

UBE

BUDAPEST

HUNGARY

Ref. NVI Vienna

6 - DAY CRUISE

Christmas on the Danube

Discovering great capitals and their traditions VIENNA - BUDAPEST - BRATISLAVA - VIENNA

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Discover(1): Schoenbrunn Castle, Imperial Vienna Budapest, the two thousand Budapest year old city Bratislava and its unique charm Christmas Eve dinner and its wines Midnight mass in Budapest Christmas present 22 December

VIENNA (Austria)

Boarding at 6.00pm in Vienna. Settling into your cabin. Presentation of the crew and welcome cocktail in the lounge. Dinner on board on an “Austrian theme”. Overnight stopover.

23 December

VIENNA

Buffet breakfast on board. Morning devoted to the optional visit to Schoenbrunn Castle. The former summer residence of the imperial family is brimming with attractions which make you want to linger: some 40 rooms in the imperial apartments are testimony to the splendour of life at court in the time of Maria Theresa. Back to the boat for lunch.

In the afternoon, optional guided tour of Vienna. The imperial residence for more than six centuries, Vienna has been deeply marked by the seal of the Hapsburgs. If, for many people, the Austrian capital evokes the rhythm of the waltz or the silhouette of the big wheel at the Prater, it owes its attraction above all to its monuments, to the memories of the Hapsburgs, to the riches of its museums, to its musical tradition continued by the Opera and by numeruos illustrious ensembles. The Christmas Markets are also part of this refinement. We invite you to explore the Christmas Market in front of the City Hall, marvellously decorated and prodigal with a variety of entertainments, it has an international reputation. Back on board for dinner followed by an evening of entertainment. Overnight stopover.

24 December

VIENNA – BUDAPEST (Hungary)

Morning’s sailing. Breakfast and lunch during the cruise. This day’s sailing on the Danube will let you discover this river full of historical riches and immense heritage. Arrival in Budapest around 5.00pm. Our head chef will invite you to the restaurant where you will celebrate Christmas Eve around a glittering Christmas tree and a succulent dinner. We will then go to one of the many churches in Budapest for midnight mass in Hungarian language (depending on places available – possibility of transfer to book and pay on board(2)). Back on board where you will be served a glass of mulled wine.

25 December

BUDAPEST (Hungary)

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cover: haughty Buda with its winding streets, its Baroque palaces, its Turkish bath establishments and its royal palace from the Middle Ages; and bustling Pest, which offers a proud mixture of architectural styles. Back to the boat for lunch. Free afternoon. Explore the unquestioned marvels of the city at your own pace. Back on board. Departure of the boat around 7.00pm heading for Bratislava. Dinner on a “Hungarian theme” followed by an evening of entertainment.

26 December

BRATISLAVA (Slovakia)

Morning’s sailing. Breakfast on board. For the more courageous, an aerobics session is offered in the lounge in the company of our hostess. Games and pre-prandial drinks. Lunch during the cruise. Arrival in Bratislava around 4.00pm. Optional guided tour of Bratislava. Dominated to the north by the slopes of the southern point of the Small Carpathians, irrigated by the Danube. The city occupies a privileged geographical site. The charm of the Slovakian capital lies in its old city: splendid Baroque palaces, churches and pleasant squares. Back on board. Dinner and gala evening. Departure of the cruise during the night heading back to Vienna.

27 December

VIENNA (Austria)

Arrival in Vienna early in the morning. Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9.00am. End of our services. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. The wine allowance is unlimited. (1) Optional excursions. (2) The transfer is only proposed when the boat is not moored near the place of worship and is valid for a minimum of 30 persons.

ANTWERP

GHENT BRUSSELS

BELGIUM

FRANCE

Ref. BAN Brussels

5 - DAY CRUISE

Discover Brussels and the pearls of Flanders BRUSSELS - ANTWERP - GHENT - BRUSSELS

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Exploring(3): Brussels(3), capital of Belgium and Royal residence Antwerp(3), the charm of Flemish towns Ghent(3), remarkable diversity Christmas Eve dinner and its wines Midnight mass in Ghent Christmas present 22 December

BRUSSELS

Boarding at 6.00pm. Settling into your cabin. Welcome cocktail and presentation of the crew in the lounge. Dinner on board. Free evening. Overnight stopover.

23 December

BRUSSELS

see the Atomium, the Sablon quarter and the European Quarter. You will continue the tour on foot: you will see the Grand’Place surrounded by the houses of the trade’s guilds, the facade of the city hall and the famous Manneken Pis. Back to the boat for lunch. In the afternoon, optional coach transfer for the Christmas Market in Brussels: “the pleasures of winter”. Various chalets, run by local and international craftsmen and women, are set around the Place de la Bourse, on the forecourt of the Fish Market and the Place Ste Catherine. The atmosphere at the Christmas market is enlivened by various forms of entertainment going on all the time. Free time to take full advantage of this afternoon, steeped in a colourful, festive and creative ambience. Back on board for dinner in a Christmas mood.

24 December

BRUSSELS – ANTWERP – GHENT

Departure of the boat during the night for Antwerp. Breakfast during the cruise. Arrival at around 8.00am. Optional guided tour of Antwerp. A highly esteemed city in the 16th century, Antwerp was a pearl in the crown of Spain. Your walk will take you along the banks of the Schelde in the city centre. You will see the Butchers’ House, the City Hall and the imposing houses of the tradesmen’s guilds which bear witness to the past splendour of the Golden Age. The high point of this guided tour, the Cathedral of Our Lady(1), is the home to some extraordinary works of art, including four paintings by Rubens, one of the most famous painters of the Antwerp Baroque. Back on board for lunch and continuation of the cruise to Ghent. Afternoon’s sailing. In the evening, rendezvous in the restaurant for Christmas Eve dinner, which will bring us together like one big family around the glittering

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Christmas tree. Midnight mass in Ghent (depending on places available(2)). Back on board where you will be served a glass of mulled wine. During the night, Father Christmas will pay you a visit.

25 December

GHENT

Breakfast on board. Morning devoted to the optional guided tour of Ghent. The historic heart of the city offers a remarkable variety of sites. From the top of the Saint Michel Bridge, you will have a surprising view over the silhouette of Ghent with its succession of three towers: Saint Nicolas’ Church, the Belfry with its array of bells and Saint Bavon cathedral. This cathedral houses the famous “Mystical Lamb” altarpiece by Jan Van Eyck (1432). There are also numerous remains from the Middle Ages: the old port, for instance, with the houses of the tradesmen’s guilds on Herb Quay and Corn Quay (Graslei and Korenlei), is one of the most picturesque parts of the town. Back on board for lunch and departure of the cruise for Brussels. Dinner and gala evening on board. Sailing at night.

26 December

BRUSSELS

Arrival in Brussels early in the morning. Breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9.00am. End of our journey. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. The wine allowance is unlimited. (1) The tour inside the cathedral depends on the boat’s arrival time, which is itself subject to the tides. (2) The transfer is only proposed when the boat is not moored near the place of worship and is valid for a minimum of 30 persons. (3) Optional excursions.

VENICE

ITALY

Padua

Murano Burano

CHIOGGIA

Ref. NOV Venice

5 - DAY CRUISE

Christmas

in Venice and on the Lagoon VENICE - CHIOGGIA - VENICE - BURANO - MURANO - VENICE

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS OUR DIFFERENCE We take

you to the very heart of Venice

Visit(1) : Padua(1), dedicated to St Anthony The Lagoon islands(1) The Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Square in Venice(1) Midnight Mass in Venice Christmas present Christmas Eve Dinner with wines included 22 December

lunch. This afternoon, we have an optional guided visit of Padua, the main setting for Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew and probably one of the most important artistic towns in Italy. Many painters, architects and sculptors have left their mark on the town. After our visit of the famous “Santo” Basilica dedicated to Saint Anthony, we have a short walking tour of the town which gives us an insight into the history of this charming town. We head back by coach to Venice at the end of the afteroon, where we rejoin our boat, which made the cruise back to our mooring point in Venice during our excursion. After dinner on board the evening is free in Venice. We moor for the night in Venice.

24 December VENICE - BURANO MURANO - VENICE

After breakfast on board, we have either free time in Venice or we set off on our optional excursion by private boat to visit the islands in the lagoon:

VENICE

We board around 6.00pm at the San Basilio Quay (Santa Marta Vaporetto station) and set sail to the Setti Martiri Quay, our mooring point for the night. After settling into our cabins, we are introduced to the crew over a welcome cocktail in the lounge before we have dinner in the on-board restaurant. After dinner the evening is free to explore Venice at our own pace.

Burano, famous for its lacework and Murano, home of Venice’s glassmaking industry since the late 13th century and a beautiful little island to visit. We return on board for lunch. This afternoon we spend on our optional guided visit of the Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Square, Venice’s only true piazza. We also see the exterior of the famous awe-inspiring basilica, one of the most beautiful in the world, with its Byzantine-style facades. We have dinner on board this evening and our special Christmas Eve celebrations. As we moor for the night in Venice, we have the option of attending. Midnight Mass in Venice at St Mark’s Basilica(2) (subject to availability). We return on board and are served a glass of mulled wine. Overnight, we receive a visit from Father Christmas.

25 December

VENICE

We have breakfast and lunch on board today, and can take full advantage of this relaxing day at leisure to discover Venice at our own pace. Venice is a town of legend, built in the 5th century and today a dream of a city with an enchanting mosaic of 118 islands stitched together by more than 400 bridges. Venice became a great maritime power in the 10th century and is an extraordinary architectural masterpiece. Our Gala dinner on board is followed by an evening of dancing and entertainment. We moor for the night again in Venice.

26 December

VENICE

After breakfast on board, we disembark at the main passenger terminal in Venice. End of our services. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary.

23 December

VENICE - CHIOGGIA - VENICE

We have breakfast on board and relax as we cruise through the magnificent bay of Venice to Chioggia, where we arrive mid morning. We have free time to explore the town before returning on board for

St Mark’s Basilica

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Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. The wine allowance is unlimited. (1) Optional excursions. (2) Midnight Mass will be conducted partly in Latin and partly in Italian.

IVIR ADALQU

SEVILLA

CORDOBA

SANLUCAR DE BARRAMEDA

SPAIN

JEREZ CADIZ

Ref. NAD Sevilla

6 - DAY CRUISE

Andalusian Christmas

The Guadalquivir and the Bay of Càdiz SEVILLA - CÀDIZ - SANLUCAR DE BARRAMEDA - JEREZ(2) - SEVILLA - CORDOBA(2) - SEVILLA

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Exploring(2): Sevilla,, a beauty queen full of charm Càdiz,, a historic city full of warmth Equestrian display in a bodega Jerez, capital of wine Jerez, and horses Córdoba, city of the Caliphs Christmas Eve dinner and wine Midnight mass in El Puerto de Santa Maria Christmas present 22 December

SEVILLA

You are welcome on board from 5.00pm. Settling into your cabin and presentation of the crew followed by a welcome cocktail served in the lounge and dinner on board. An evening of entertainment on board or free in Sevilla. Overnight stopover.

23 December

SEVILLA – CÀDIZ

Breakfast on board. Optional guided tour of Sevilla. Art and enchantment have left their mark on the

city of Sevilla, “the city of light”. Set off to explore the cathedral, the Alcazar Palace and its Andalusian gardens, the Maria Luisa Park and the seductive district of Santa Cruz. Back on board around 1.00am. Departure of the cruise and lunch on board. Sailing on the great river. This name with dance sonorities bears the time imprint, when the Moors reigned over Al Ansaluz. It rises in the east of Andalusia and flows for over 650 km, shaping the landscape, from meander to meander. It enters the Atlantic Ocean to Sanlucar de Barrameda. Arrival in Càdiz in the evening. Dinner on board. Free evening in Càdiz. Built on a rock and surrounded on all sides by the sea, this fortified city is connected to the mainland only by a narrow strip of sand.

car de Barrameda (depending on places available - possibility of transfer 7€/pers - to book and pay on board(1)). During the night, Father Christmas will pay you a visit.

25 December

SANLUCAR DE BARRAMEDA – JEREZ SEVILLA

Breakfast on board. Morning, optional excursion in Jerez, capital of wine and horses and cradle of flamenco song. Departure by coach around 8.00am, tour of the city. Back on board around 1.00pm. Lunch and departure of the cruise. Dinner followed by a gala evening. Sailing towards Sevilla.

26 December

24 December

CÀDIZ – SANLUCAR DE BARRAMEDA

Breakfast on board. Morning devoted to the optional guided tour of Càdiz. This marvellous city will surprise you with its cultural and historical riches, famed for the beauty of its landscapes which make it unique. Back to the boat for lunch. Departure of the cruise for Sanlucar de Barrameda. Arrival around 3.00pm. Afternoon, free time in Sanlucar de Barrameda. You will love the charm of this little town facing the Atlantic at the mouth of the Guadalquivir. Or optional visit to a bodega, wine tasting followed by an equestrian display. Back on board. Our Head Chef invites you to the restaurant for the Christmas Eve dinner. Midnight mass (in Spanish language) in Sanlu-

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SEVILLA – CÓRDOBA

Breakfast on board. Day devoted to the optional tour of Córdoba. Departure by coach in the morning heading for Córdoba, the City of the Caliphs. Guided tour of the city. You will discover the mosque-cathedral, a veritable forest of columns, no less than 856, adorned with jasper, granite and precious marble; the Juderia, the former Jewish quarter and its white lanes adorned with flowers and its typical houses opening onto their superb patios. Lunch in a restaurant. Afternoon, free time then back to Sevilla where our boat is moored. Dinner on board, free evening.

27 December

SEVILLA

Breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9.00am. End of our journey. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. The wine allowance is unlimited. (1) The transfer is only proposed when the boat is not moored near the place of worship and is valid for a minimum of 30 persons. (2) Optional excursions.

New Year Cruises

RUDESHEIM

GERMANY

KARLSRUHE

RHI

FRANCE

SPEYER

STRASBOURG

ALT BREISACH

Ref. REX - Réf. REG

3 - DAY CRUISES New Year on the Rhine

The wild Rhine STRASBOURG - ALT BREISACH - STRASBOURG

Réf. REX

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS New Year’s Eve dinner and wine A glass of Champagne offered to each guest 30 December

STRASBOURG

Boarding at 6.00pm at our river mooring, rue du Havre in Strasbourg, boarding. Settling into your cabin. The captain and his crew will welcome you in

the lounge, followed by a welcome cocktail and dinner. The evening will then continue in the lounge.

31 December

ALT BREISACH

Departure of the cruise around 8.00am. Buffet breakfast on board. Morning’s sailing. Lunch during the cruise. You will arrive in Alt Breisach at the beginning of the afternoon. You will have some free time to visit the town, take a nap… or play belote! The Head Chef will welcome you to the dining room for the succulent New Year’s Eve dinner. Festivities will then continue in the lounge where we will celebrate the 12 chimes of midnight together. Onion soup will be served at dawn.

1 January

ALT BREISACH – STRASBOURG

Departure of the boat for Strasbourg. Breakfast and lunch on board. Arrival in Strasbourg in the middle of the afternoon. End of our journey. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. The wine allowance is unlimited.

New Year on the Rhine Réf. REG

STRASBOURG - ROCK OF THE LORELEI - RUDESHEIM - STRASBOURG

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Exploring: The romantic Rhine Valley and the celebrated rock of the Lorelei Rudesheim and the Drosselgasse New Year’s Eve dinner with wine and a glass of Champagne 30 December

STRASBOURG

Appointment at 6.00pm at our river mooring, rue du Havre in Strasbourg, boarding. Set-

tling into your cabin. Meeting in the lounge for the welcome cocktail. Presentation of the crew. Departure of the cruise for Germany. Dinner and evening of entertainment.

where we will celebrate the 12 chimes of midnight together. The boat will continue to cruise towards Strasbourg.

31 December

RUDESHEIM – STRASBOURG

ROCK OF THE LORELEI – RUDESHEIM

Buffet breakfast on board before an aerobics session. You will then be able to admire the magnificent landscapes of the romantic Rhine Valley, and, at around 10.00am, the boat will pass the celebrated Rock of the Lorelei. Lunch during the cruise. Arrival in Rudesheim around 2.00pm, famous for its vineyards and riverside restaurants. An optional excursion will enable you to explore the music museum which houses the largest collection of mechanical musical instruments in Europe. Back on board and continuation of the cruise. Then it will be time for the excellent dinner followed, as custom states, by the New Year’s Eve party in the lounge

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1 January

Breakfast on board. Morning’s sailing. We will pass by the towns of Speyer and Karlsruhe and then go through the locks at Iffezheim and Gambsheim which are among the largest locks on the Rhine. Lunch on board. Arrival in Strasbourg around 3.00pm. Disembarkation. End of this wonderful New Year cruise on the Rhine. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. The wine allowance is unlimited.

ST-GOAR RUDESHEIM MANNHEIM HEIDELBERG

GERMANY

RHI

FRANCE

SPEYER

STRASBOURG

Ref. ZAA

4 - DAY CRUISE Rhineland New Year

The romantic Rhine and its Castles STRASBOURG - ST GOAR - RUDESHEIM - MANNHEIM - HEIDELBERG(1) - STRASBOURG

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Exploring: The romantic Rhine Valley and the celebrated rock of the Lorelei Rudesheim and the Drosselgasse Speyer and its magnificent cathedral Optional tour of Heidelberg

rous castles amid the famous vineyards, and the celebrated Rock of the Lorelei. Lunch on board. Arrival in Rudesheim for 2.00pm. Free time or optional excursion during which you can explore the music museum which house the largest collection of mechanical musical instruments in Europe. Back to the boat for dinner. We then invite you to a riverside pub in Rudesheim. In a typical atmosphere and

Exclusive: typical soirée in a riverside restaurant in Rudesheim, including a glass of wine

31 December

MANNHEIM - HEIDELBERG

Breakfast during the cruise. Arrival in Mannheim around 9.00am. Departure by coach for an optional excursion to explore the town of Heidelberg, situated in the Neckar Valley, the mecca of German Romanticism. Walk around the outside of the castle with your guide and tour of the old town. Back on board in Mannheim and departure of the boat for Speyer. Lunch on board. In the afternoon, explore the town of Speyer in the company of our hostess. A magnificent town dominated by its Romanesque cathedral, the biggest in Germany. Back on board and departure of the boat for Strasbourg. Dinner and grand New Year’s Even party.

1 January

New Year’s Eve dinner with wine and a glass of Champagne 29 December

to the rhythm of popular Rhineland music, you will have the chance to taste their famous white wine. Back on board and departure of the boat around midnight for Mannheim.

STRASBOURG

A brunch will be served in the dining room as of 8.00am. Arrival in Strasbourg between 9.00 and 11.00am. Disembarkation during the morning. End of our journey.

STRASBOURG

Boarding between 6.00 and 7.00pm in Strasbourg at our river mooring, rue du Havre. Settling into your cabin. Presentation of the crew and welcome cocktail. Dinner on board. Departure of the boat for St Goar. An evening of dancing.

Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. The wine allowance is unlimited. (1) Optional excursion.

30 December

ST GOAR – RUDESHEIM

Breakfast on board. Arrival in St Goar around 10.00am. Throughout this cruise in the beautiful Rhine Valley, you will be able to admire nume-

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KOBLENZ MAINZ RUDESHEIM

WORMS MANNHEIM HEIDELBERG

SPEYER

STRASBOURG

I NE

GERMANY FRANCE

Ref. RES

5 - DAY CRUISE Rhineland New Year

The romantic Rhine Valley STRASBOURG - KOBLENZ - RUDESHEIM - MANNHEIM - HEIDELBERG(1) - STRASBOURG

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Exploring: The romantic Rhine Valley and the celebrated rock of the Lorelei Koblenz and its charming old town Rudesheim and the Drosselgasse Optional tour of Heidelberg Exclusive: typical evening in a riverside restaurant in Rudesheim, including a glass of wine New Year’s Eve dinner with wine and a glass of Champagne 28 December

STRASBOURG

Boarding at 6.00pm at our river mooring, rue du Havre in Strasbourg, boarding. Settling into your cabin. Welcome cocktail in the lounge and presentation of the crew. Dinner on board and departure of the cruise for Koblenz. Sailing at night, through the locks at Iffezheim and Gambsheim, which are among the largest locks on the Rhine.

29 December

KOBLENZ

Breakfast during the cruise down the Rhine, passing by the towns of Speyer, Mannheim, Worms, Mainz, Wiesbaden. Lunch during the cruise. Afternoon sailing on the Rhine. This cruise

takes place on the part of the Rhine which is the most charged with romanticism. The Rock of the Lorelei fosters these myths. The river snakes through a route dominated by dramatic ruins, hillside vineyards and majestic fortresses. We will arrive in Koblenz around 6.00pm. A town situated at the confluence of the Rhine and the Mosel. Gala dinner on board, followed by an evening’s dancing.

30 December

KOBLENZ – RUDESHEIM

After breakfast on board, your hostess will accompany you for the exploration of Koblenz. The old town will enchant you with its labyrinthine muddle of squares and streets and has managed to maintain a certain welcoming elegance. Back on board and departure of the cruise around 10.30am. Sailing in the direction of Rudesheim which we will reach around 5.00pm. Optional tour of the museum known throughout the world for its mechanical musical instruments. Back to the boat for dinner. We then invite you to a riverside restaurant in Rudesheim. In a typical atmosphere and to the rhythm of popular Rhineland music, you will have the chance to taste their famous white wine. Overnight stopover.

31 December

RUDESHEIM – MANNHEIM

Departure from Rudesheim early in the morning. Breakfast during the cruise. Morning’s sailing. Lunch on board. Arrival in Mannheim around 1.00pm. Departure by coach for an optional excursion to explore Heidelberg, situated in the Neckar valley, the mecca of German Romanticism (walk around the outside of the castle with your guide and tour of the

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old town). Back on board in Mannheim. Our head chef will invite you to the restaurant for the pleasure of enjoying the New Year eve menu. Festivities will continue in the lounge where we will celebrate the 12 chimes of midnight together. To help you get your strength back, onion soup will be served at dawn. Departure of the boat during the night heading for Strasbourg.

1 January

MANNHEIM – STRASBOURG

Breakfast on board. Through the locks at Iffezheim and Gambsheim. Lunch while cruising. Arrival in Strasbourg around 3.00pm. Disembarkation. End of this wonderful New Year cruise on the Rhine. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. The wine allowance is unlimited. (1) Optional excursion.

ANTWERP

GHENT BRUSSELS

BELGIUM

FRANCE

Ref. BAR Brussels

5 - DAY CRUISE

Explore Brussels and magical Flanders BRUSSELS - ANTWERP - GHENT - BRUSSELS

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Exploring: Brussels(1), capital of Belgium and Royal residence Antwerp(1), the charm of Flemish towns Ghent(1), remarkable diversity New Year’s Eve dinner with wine and a glass of Champagne 28 December

BRUSSELS

Boarding at 6.00pm. Settling into your cabin. Welcome cocktail and presentation of the crew in the lounge. Dinner on board. Free evening. Overnight stopover.

29 December

BRUSSELS

Breakfast on board. Morning devoted to the optional guided coach tour of the city, capital of the Duchy of Brabant and Belgium, a European city situated at the confluence of various architectural, literary, historic and cultural currents, it nestles in the heart of the Brabant landscape. We will pass by Laeken, the town in which the royal family resides, its royal castles, its villas, its greenhouses, the Chinese Pavilion and the Japanese Tower. You will also see the Atomium, the Sablon quarter and the European Quarter. You will continue the tour on foot: you will see the Grand’Place surrounded by the houses of the trades guilds, the facade of the city hall and the famous Manneken Pis. Back to the boat for lunch. In the afternoon, free time in Brussels to explore at your own pace this wonderful capital city, with its numerous museums of art, sciences, history… You will also be seduced by the exceptional architectural heritage of the city. Back on board for dinner in a festive mood.

30 December

BRUSSELS – ANTWERP – GHENT

Departure of the boat during the night for Antwerp. Breakfast during the cruise. Arrival in Antwerp at around 8.00am. Optional guided tour of Antwerp. A highly esteemed city in the 16th century, Antwerp was a pearl in the crown of Spain. Your walk will take you along the banks of the Schelde in the city centre. You will see the Butchers’ House, the City Hall and the imposing houses of the tradesmen’s guilds which bear witness to the past splendour of the Golden Age. The high point of this guided tour, the Cathedral of Our Lady(2), is the home to some extraordinary works of art, including four paintings by Rubens, one of the most famous painters of the Antwerp Baroque. Back on board for lunch and continuation of the cruise to Ghent. Afternoon’s sailing. Dinner and gala evening on board.

31 December

GHENT

Breakfast on board. Morning devoted to the optional guided tour of Ghent. The historic heart of the city offers a remarkable variety of sites. From the top of the Saint Michel bridge, you will have a surprising view over the silhouette of Ghent with its

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succession of three towers: Saint Nicolas’ Church, the Belfry with its array of bells and Saint Bavon cathedral. This cathedral houses the famous “Mystical Lamb” altarpiece by Jan Van Eyck (1432). There are also numerous remains from the Middle Ages: the old port, for instance, with the houses of the tradesmen’s guilds on Herb Quay and Corn Quay (Graslei and Korenlei), is one of the most picturesque parts of the town. Back on board for lunch and departure of the cruise for Brussels. You will have time to get ready for the great New Year’s Eve celebration. For this last dinner of the year, the Head Chef will prepare you a sumptuous menu, followed by the grand New Year’s Eve celebration. Sailing at night.

1 January

BRUSSELS

Arrival in Brussels early in the morning. Brunch will be served between 8.00 and 11.00am. Disembarkation at the end of the morning. End of our journey. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. The wine allowance is unlimited. (1) Optional excursion. (2) The tour inside the cathedral depends on the boat’s arrival time, which is itself subject to the tides.

HOLLAND AMSTERDAM NIJMEGEN

RHINE

KREFELD

GERMANY KOLN KOENIGSWINTER RUDESHEIM

RHINE

BELGIUM

SPEYER

FRANCE STRASBOURG

Ref. ACS

6 - DAY CRUISE

New year in Holland and the romantic Rhine AMSTERDAM - NIJMEGEN - KREFELD - KOLN - KOENIGSWINTER - RUDESHEIM - SPEYER - STRASBOURG

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Optional visits of the old city of Amsterdam in a motor launch Koln, one of the oldest cities in Germany

Exploring: The romantic Rhine Valley and the celebrated rock ock of the Lorelei Rudesheim and the Drosselgasse Koln, one of the oldest towns of Germany New Year’s Eve dinner and wine A glass of Champagne offered to each guest 28 December

AMSTERDAM

Appointment the morning in Strasbourg (river terminal, rue du Havre). Departure in the coach towards Holland. To lunch free in the course of road. Boarding in Amsterdam between 5.00 and 6.00pm. Settling into your cabin. Welcome cocktail, presentation of the crew. Dinner on board. Optional tour of the old city by river ship.

29 December

AMSTERDAM – NIJMEGEN – KREFELD

Departure of the boat in the early morning heading for Nijmegen. Breakfast on board. Stopover in Nijmegen. Continuation of the cruise to Krefeld. Lunch on board. We will pass by the towns of Wesel and Duisbourg and dinner will be taken during the cruise. Arrival late in the evening. Stopover.

30 December KREFELD – KOLN KOENIGSWINTER

Departure around 8.00am. Breakfast on board. We will pass Düsseldorf (capital of Rhineland Westphalia) and Zons (medieval town). Lunch on board. Arrival in Koln around 3.00pm. 2-hour stop to explore the old town accompanied by our hostess. Departure of the cruise around 6.00pm. We will pass Bonn, an old university city. Dinner and entertainment on board. Arrival in Koenigswinter towards the end of the evening. Overnight stopover.

31 December

KOENIGSWINTER – RUDESHEIM

Breakfast on board. We will pass Koblenz. Cruise on the most beautiful section of the romantic Rhine. You will be able to see numerous castles situated among the famous vineyards and the celebrated Rock of the Lorelei. Lunch on board. Arrival at Rudesheim. Time at leisure or optional excursion. Grand New Year’s Eve dinner.

1 January RUDESHEIM – SPEYER OR MANNHEIM OR KARLSRUHE

Breakfast on board. Departure of the boat early in the morning cruise up the Rhine to Speyer. We will pass the towns of Wiesbaden – Nierstein – Worms and Mannheim. After lunch, optional excursion in Heidelberg. Stopover in Mannheim – Speyer or Karlsruhe depending on berths at the wharf. Gala dinner on board, followed by an evening’s dancing.

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2 January SPEYER OR MANNHEIM OR KARLSRUHE – STRASBOURG

Breakfast and departure heading for Strasbourg. We will pass Lauterbourg and the two largest locks on the Rhine: Iffezheim – Gambsheim. Lunch on board. Arrival in Strasbourg between 3.00 and 4.00pm. End of our journey. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. The wine allowance is unlimited.

COCHEM

SEL

RUDESHEIM MAINZ WORMS

BERNKASTEL

FRANCE STRASBOURG

MANNHEIM SPEYER

GERMANY

RH INE

KOBLENZ

Ref. REA

7 - DAY CRUISE New Year on 2 RIVERS

The romantic Rhine Valley & the Picturesque Mosel STRASBOURG - COCHEM - BERNKASTEL - KOBLENZ - RUDESHEIM - MANNHEIM OR SPEYER - STRASBOURG

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Exploring Bernkastel,, magnificent town on the Mosel Koblenz and its charming old town The romantic Rhine Valley and the celebrated rock ock of the Lorelei Rudesheim and the Drosselgasse Speyer and its magnificent cathedral New Year’s Eve dinner and wine A glass of Champagne offered to each guest 27 December

STRASBOURG

Boarding in Strasbourg between 6.00 and 7.00pm at our river mooring, rue du Havre. Settling into your cabin. Meeting in the lounge for the welcome cocktail. Presentation of the crew. Dinner and an evening’s entertainment on board. Departure of the cruise.

28 December

STRASBOURG – COCHEM

Breakfast during the cruise. We will go down the Rhine, passing the towns of Speyer, Mannheim, Worms, Mainz, Wiesbaden. Lunch during the cruise. Afternoon sailing on the Rhine. We will reach Koblenz to gain access to the mouth of the Mosel, one of the most beautiful tributaries of the Rhine. On to Cochem, nicknamed the pearl of the Mosel. Dinner and evening on board.

29 December

COCHEM – BERNKASTEL

Buffet breakfast during the cruise. This entire cruise takes place in an exceptional landscape. You will discover a multitude of small, legendary villages with their vines and castles. Lunch on board. Arrival at Bernkastel where you will have the chance to take a stroll through the picturesque streets. Back on board. Dinner and gala evening.

30 December

BERNKASTEL – KOBLENZ

Departure during the night. Buffet breakfast during the cruise. Morning’s sailing. Lunch on board. We will sail down the entire Mosel valley to reach Koblenz in the middle of the afternoon. Exploration of the historic centre of Koblenz in the company of our hostess. Back on board and dinner.

31 December

KOBLENZ – RUDESHEIM

Buffet breakfast during the cruise. Departure of the boat for Rudesheim. Cruise up the most beautiful section of the romantic Rhine. Throughout this

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cruise, you will see numerous castles amid the famous vineyards, and the celebrated Rock of the Lorelei. Lunch. Arrival at Rudesheim. Free time or optional tour of the museum, known throughout the world for its mechanical musical instruments. Back on board. You will have time to get ready for the great New Year’s Eve celebration. For this last dinner of the year, the Head Chef will prepare you a sumptuous menu, followed by the grand New Year’s Eve celebration.

1 January RUDESHEIM MANNHEIM OR SPEYER

Departure of the boat early in the morning. A copious breakfast will be served in the restaurant. Morning’s sailing up the Rhine to Speyer. Lunch on board. We will pass the towns of Wiesbaden, Nierstein, Worms and Mannheim. Stopover in Speyer and tour of this beautiful town. Dinner and an evening’s entertainment on board. Overnight stopover in Speyer.

2 January

SPEYER – STRASBOURG

Departure early in the morning heading for Strasbourg. Buffet breakfast during the cruise. Morning’s sailing. Lunch on board. Arrival in Strasbourg between 3.00 and 4.00pm. Disembarkation. End of this wonderful New Year cruise on the Rhine and the Mosel. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. The wine allowance is unlimited.

CAUDEBEC EN CAUX ROUEN

HONFLEUR

CONFLANS

MANTES-LA-JOLIE

PARIS

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Parisian New Year on the Seine PARIS - ROUEN - CAUDEBEC EN CAUX - HONFLEUR(2) - ROUEN - PARIS

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS A full day excursion INCLUDED HONFLEUR and the CÔTE FLEURIE (FLORAL COAST)

Tour(1) of: The historic city of Rouen Paris and its fascinating attractions New Year’s Eve Dinner with wines and a glass of Champagne included

28 December

PARIS

We board our floating hotel from 5.00pm in Paris (at the quai de Grenelle) and settle into our cabins. We are introduced to the crew over a welcome drink in the lounge/bar. We set off on our cruise out of the city around 7.00pm. Dinner is on board this evening as we head to Rouen.

29 December

ROUEN

We have breakfast as we spend our morning cruising the River Seine. After lunch on board, we arrive around 1.00pm in Rouen. We set off on our optional guided visit of Rouen, ancient capital of Normandy, where we see the wonderful Cathedral, historic districts and the Market Square (place du Marché) where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake. We return on board for dinner and moor for the night.

30 December ROUEN - CAUDEBEC EN CAUX – HONFLEUR(2) – ROUEN

We set sail early this morning and have breakfast as we cruise. We arrive in Caudebec en Caux around 8.00am. We have a full day’s excursion to Honfleur and the Côte Fleurie (Floral Coast). We set off by coach to Honfleur, where we arrive around 10.00am. We begin with a guided visit of Honfleur, the most picturesque of fishing ports, with its charming narrow streets, old houses, salt warehouses and St Catherine’s Church, which is the largest church in France made entirely of wood. After lunch in a local restaurant, we continue our journey by coach to the Côte Fleurie (Floral Coast), where we visit the resort of Deauville, a symbol of elegance, luxury and sophistication. Take a stroll along its famous promenade, or admire the fine exterior of the Casino Barrière. Next we head for the famous Calvados distillery at the Château du Breuil, without doubt one of the finest examples of the architectural heritage of the region. Our visit naturally concludes with a tasting of the Calvados liquor. During our excursion, our ship continues its cruise along the Seine and we rejoin her in Rouen in plenty of time to prepare for dinner. Tonight we have the Gala Din-

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ner and Evening on board as we continue our cruise through the night back towards Paris.

31 December

PARIS

We spend the morning cruising gently back to Paris, having breakfast and lunch on board, before arriving in the French capital city around 3.00pm. We set off by coach for our optional visit of Paris, where we learn a little more about the fascinating attractions of the capital. Since the creation of the Gallo-Roman city of Lutetia on the Ile de la Cité, over two thousand years of history have passed, on which clergymen, Monarchs and Heads of State have all left their mark, constructing churches, erecting monuments and palaces, creating prestigious museums and plotting magnificent perspectives. Paris enjoys a reputation of taste and elegance which is largely due to its couturiers, perfume houses and jewellers. Paris is also a town of celebrations, theatre, famous cabarets and the glittering sequins coming from its famous variety wshows. We return on board for our New Year’s Eve Dinner. Our Chef invites you to dine in our restaurant for the final dinner of the year. The New Year’s Eve meal will be followed by an evening of dancing until dawn. We are moored for the night in Paris.

1 January

PARIS

After brunch on board, we disembark around 10.00am, at the end of a memorable New Year’s Cruise. End of our services.

An extra night on board is possible. On a half-board basis, including dinner, bed and breakfast. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. The wine allowance is unlimited. (1) Optional excursions. (2) Excursions by coach departing from Caudebec en Caux and returning to the ship in Rouen.

ÉTRETAT LE HAVRE ROUEN

HONFLEUR

LES ANDELYS

PARIS

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Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Paris and the Seine Valley PARIS – ROUEN – LE HAVRE – HONFLEUR(1) – ETRETAT(1) – LES ANDELYS – PARIS

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

New and Orignal Itinerary Discover(1): The historic city of Rouen The incomparable charm of Honfleur The Alabaster Coast, natural heritage site Martainville Château Paris and its fascinating attractions New Year’s Eve Dinner with wines and a glass of Champagne included

optional guided visit of Rouen, ancient capital of Normandy, where we see the wonderful Cathedral, historic districts and the Market Square (place du Marché) where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake. We return on board for dinner and continue our cruise to Le Havre through the night.

29 December LE HAVRE HONFLEUR(1) – ETRETAT(1) – LE HAVRE

We arrive early in the morning in Le Havre and have breakfast on board. We set off this morning by coach with an optional guided visit to Honﬂeur, the most picturesque of ﬁshing ports, with its charming narrow streets, old houses, salt warehouses and St Catherine’s Church, which is the largest church in France made entirely of wood. After lunch on board, we have an optional excursion by coach to the Côte d’Albâtre (Alabaster Coast), the natural heritage site of the Pays de Caux (Caux country) and the Seine Estuary: Etretat, Yport, Fécamp. All absolutely wonderful tourist spots that you will see in a completely different light after this cruise. We return on board for dinner and an evening of entertainment. We moor for the night.

30 December

LE HAVRE – LES ANDELYS 27 December

PARIS - ROUEN

We board our ﬂoating hotel from 5.00pm in Paris (at the quai de Grenelle) and settle into our cabins. We are introduced to the crew over a welcome drink in the lounge/bar. We set off on our cruise out of the city around 7.00pm. Dinner is on board this evening as we head to Rouen.

28 December

ROUEN – HONFLEUR

We have breakfast as we spend our morning cruising the River Seine. After lunch on board, we arrive around 1pm in Rouen. We set off on our

We set sail early this morning and cruise gently to Les Andelys, having breakfast and lunch on board, before arriving in Les Andelys around 2.00pm. We set off by coach for our optional visit to the château at Martainville. Originally a fortified castle flanked by four turrets and a drawbridge, it was modified and added to over the centuries and now the château at Martainville has many architectural points of interest, as well as housing an impressive range of Norman furniture and other artefacts. We return on board around 6.00pm and our ship sets off again towards the capital, Dinner and Gala evening on board tonight as we continue our cruise.

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31 December

PARIS

We continue cruising gently back to Paris this morning, having breakfast on board as we arrive in the French capital city. We set off by coach for our optional visit of Paris, where we learn a little more about the fascinating attractions of the capital. Since the creation of the Gallo-Roman city of Lutetia on the Ile de la Cité, over two thousand years of history have passed, on which clergymen, Monarchs and Heads of State have all left their mark, constructing churches, erecting monuments and palaces, creating prestigious museums and planning magniﬁcent perspectives. Paris enjoys a reputation for taste and elegance which is largely due to its couturiers, perfume houses and jewellers. Paris is also a town of celebrations, theatre, famous cabarets and the glittering sequins coming from its famous variety shows. After our lunch on board, the afternoon is at leisure in Paris. We return on board for our New Year’s Eve Dinner. Our Chef invites you to dine in our restaurant for the ﬁnal dinner of the year. The New Year’s Eve meal will be followed by an evening of dancing until dawn. We are moored for the night in Paris.

1 January

PARIS

After brunch on board, we disembark around 10.00am, at the end of a memorable New Year’s Cruise. End of our services.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Exploring(1): Avignon & the Pope’s Palace The Camargue, Camargue wild and unspoilt Arles and its exceptional heritage New Year’s Eve dinner with wine and a glass of Champagne

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4 OR 5 DAY CRUISE

New year in Provence AVIGNON - VIVIERS - CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE - AVIGNON

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AVIGNON

Boarding in Avignon at 6.00pm. Settling into your cabin. Meeting in the lounge for the welcome cocktail. Presentation of the crew. Dinner and entertainment on board. Overnight stopover.

30 December

AVIGNON – PORT SAINT LOUIS Breakfast on board. Morning devoted to the optional tour of Avignon, in the course of which you will discover the Palais des Papes and the famous Pont d’Avignon. Back to the boat for lunch and departure for Port Saint Louis. Afternoon cruising. We will pass Arles and reach Port Saint Louis around 6.00pm. Dinner and gala evening.

LYON

We board our floating hotel around 3.00pm in Lyon. We set sail around 4.00pm to Arles as we settle into our cabins. We have a welcome cocktail in the lounge bar and are introduced to the crew before dinner and an evening of entertainment on board. We continue our cruise towards Arles through the night.

29 December

Breakfast on board. Departure for the optional excursion in the Camargue. An immense exceptional plain where sea, wetlands and pools are inhabited by an extraordinary variety of water fowl. Here, bulls and horses live in a world which, along with the horsemen of the Camargue, are the soul of the country. Free time in the delightful village of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. Back to the boat in Arles for lunch. In the afternoon, optional guided tour of Arles. The town has conserved its exceptional monumental heritage which is tantamount to an open air museum, as well as being a mecca for tourism and culture. Back on board. You will have

time to get ready for the last dinner of the year. The New Year’s Eve dinner will be followed by dancing till dawn. Cruise to Avignon.

1 January

AVIGNON

A copious brunch will be served in the restaurant between 9.00 and 12.00pm. Disembarkation and end of this wonderful New Year cruise. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. The wine allowance is unlimited. (1) Optional excursions.

LYON - ARLES - AVIGNON - VIENNE - LYON

Réf. LNA 28 December

PORT SAINT LOUIS ARLES – AVIGNON 31 December

ARLES

We have breakfast on board and a relaxing morning afloat as we cruise gently through the picturesque landscapes of southern France, passing first Valence, dominated by the Saint Apollinaire Cathedral and then Montelimar, famous the world over for its nougat. After lunch on board we arrive in Arles around 1.00pm and set off for our optional guided visit of the town. With many of its ancient buildings still remaining clearly visible today, the city has been justifiably classified as a “Ville d’Art et d’Histoire” in France and its Roman and Romanesque monuments have been listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites since 1981. We return on board for dinner and moor for the night.

30 December

ARLES – AVIGNON

the Roman Theatre from the 1st century AD and the Gothic former Cathedral of Saint Maurice. We return on board for lunch and continue our cruise to Lyon, where we arrive around 2.00pm. Here we have an optional visit of Lyon. The town has preserved an important architectural heritage from the time of the Romans, through the Renaissance right to the 20th century, and for this reason is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This evening, we have our final dinner of the year in our on-board restaurant. The special New Year’s Eve Dinner is followed by a great evening of celebration and dancing which will undoubtedly last until dawn. We are treated to a magical view of Lyon by night as we cruise past Lyon’s illuminated old quarters, which look wonderful seen from the river. We moor for the night.

VIENNE – LYON

We have breakfast on board before disembarkation between 9.00 and 11.00am. End of our services.

We set off early this morning and have breakfast on board as we cruise, arriving in Avignon around 8.00am. Our optional visit this morning is to Avignon and its Pope’s Palace. So wonderful is Avignon’s architectural heritage that the old town centre was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Exceptional monuments include the Saint Bénézet Bridge (the famous “Pont d’Avignon”), the city Ramparts, the Petit Palais, the Cathedral and the impressive walls of the Papal Palace flanked by four great towers. The Palace itself is testimony to Avignon’s prestigious past as Capital of Christianity in the Middle Ages. We return on board for lunch and spend the afternoon cruising towards Vienne. We have a Gala dinner on board tonight followed by an evening of dancing.

31 December

We arrive in Vienne first thing this morning as we have breakfast on board. We set off for our optional visit of the Roman city of Vienne. Here we visit the Temple to Augustus and Livia, built in Corinthian style at the end of the 1st century BC and converted into a church, which has remained virtually intact,

1 January

LYON

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BRATISLAVA

DAN

AUSTRIA

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BUDAPEST

HUNGARY

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6 - DAY CRUISE

New Year on the Danube

An encounter with three great capitals VIENNA - BUDAPEST - BRATISLAVA - VIENNA Pest, which offers a proud mixture of architectural styles. Back to the boat for lunch. Free afternoon. Explore the unquestioned marvels of the city at your own pace. Back on board and departure of the cruise. At the beginning of the evening, our head chef will invite you to the restaurant to enjoy the last dinner of the year, along with its wines. Festivities will continue in the lounge where we will celebrate the 12 chimes of midnight. A glass of Champagne will be served to each guest. To help you get your strength back, onion soup will be served at dawn.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Discover(1): Schœnbrunn Castle Imperial Vienna Budapest, the two thousand Budapest year old city Bratislava and its unique charm

1 January

New Year’s Eve dinner and wine A glass of Champagne offered to each guest 28 December

VIENNA (Austria)

Boarding at 6.00pm in Vienna. Settling into your cabin. Presentation of the crew and welcome cocktail in the lounge. Dinner on board on an “Austrian theme”. Overnight stopover.

29 December

VIENNA

Buffet breakfast on board. Morning devoted to the optional visit to Schœnbrunn Castle. The former summer residence of the imperial family is brimming with attractions which make you want to linger: some 40 rooms in the imperial apartments are testimony to the splendour of life at court in the time of Maria Theresa. Back to the boat for lunch. In the afternoon, optional guided tour of Vienna. The imperial residence for more than six centuries, Vienna has been deeply marked by the seal of the Hapsburgs. If, for many people, the Austrian capital evokes the rhythm of the waltz or the silhouette of the big wheel at the Prater, it owes its

attraction above all to its monuments, to memories of the Hapsburgs, to the riches of its museums, to its musical tradition conserved by its Opera and a number of illustrious ensembles. Back on board for dinner followed by an evening of entertainment. Overnight stopover.

30 December

VIENNA – BUDAPEST (Hungary)

31 December

BUDAPEST

After breakfast, morning devoted to the optional guided tour of Budapest, a two thousand year old city! Budapest, the belle époque city par excellence, is the incarnation of the sharp contrast between twin cities divided by the Danube and united since 1872. In the course of this guided tour, you will discover: haughty Buda with its winding streets, its Baroque palaces, its Turkish bath establishments and its royal palace from the Middle Ages; and bustling

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BRATISLAVA (Slovakia)

Morning’s sailing. Breakfast on board. For the more courageous, an aerobics session is offered on the sun deck in the company of our hostess. Games and pre-prandial drinks. Lunch during the cruise. Arrival in Bratislava around 2.00pm. Optional guided tour of Bratislava. Dominated to the north by the slopes of the southern point of the Small Carpathians, irrigated by the Danube, Bratislava occupies a privileged geographical site. The charm of the Slovakian capital lies in its old city: splendid Baroque palaces, churches and pleasant squares. Back on board. Dinner and gala evening. Departure of the cruise during the night heading back to Vienna.

2 January

VIENNA

Arrival in Vienna early in the morning. Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9.00am. End of our journey. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. The wine allowance is unlimited. (1) Optional excursions.

VENICE

ITALY

Padua

Murano Burano

CHIOGGIA

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5 - DAY CRUISE

New Year in Venice VENICE - CHIOGGIA - VENICE - BURANO - MURANO - VENICE

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Our difference We take you to the very heart of Venice

Many visits(1): The Doge’s Palace, the Islands of the Lagoon, Padua, Venice. So much to see in this exceptional setting New Year’s Eve Dinner with wine and a glass of Champagne 28 December

by coach to Venice at the end of the afternoon, where we rejoin our boat, which made the cruise back to our mooring point in Venice during our excursion. After dinner on board, the evening is free in Venice. We moor for the night in Venice

30 December VENICE - BURANO MURANO - VENICE

After breakfast on board, we have either free time in Venice or we set off on our optional excursion by private boat to visit the islands in the lagoon: Burano, famous for its lacework and Murano, home of Venice’s glassmaking industry since the late 13th century and a beautiful little island to visit. We return on board for lunch. This afternoon we spend

VENICE

on our optional guided visit of the Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Square, Venice’s only true piazza. We also see the exterior of the famous awe-inspiring basilica, one of the most beautiful in the world, with its Byzantine-style facades. We have a Gala Dinner on board this evening followed by an evening of entertainment. We moor for the night in Venice.

31 December

VENICE

We have breakfast and lunch on board today, and can take full advantage of this relaxing day at leisure to discover Venice at our own pace. Venice is a town of legend, built in the 5th century and today a dream of a city with an enchanting mosaic of 118 islands stitched together by more than 400 bridges. Venice became a great maritime power in the 10th century and is an extraordinary architectural masterpiece. We return on board for our New Year’s Eve Dinner. Our Chef will prepare a wonderful meal, with wines included, followed by an evening of dancing until late. At the stroke of midnight, a glass of Champagne will be served to each guest and for the night owls, French Onion Soup will be served at dawn. We are moored for the night again in Venice.

1 January

VENICE

After breakfast on board, we disembark at the main passenger terminal in Venice. End of our services.

29 December

VENICE - CHIOGGIA - VENICE

We have breakfast on board and relax as we cruise through the magnificent bay of Venice to Chioggia, where we arrive mid morning. We have free time to explore the town before returning on board for lunch. This afternoon, we have an optional guided visit of Padua, probably one of the most important artistic towns in Italy. Many painters, architects and sculptors have left their mark on the town. After our visit of the famous “Santo” Basilica dedicated to Saint Anthony, we have a short walking tour of the town which gives us an insight into the history of this charming town. We head back

Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. The wine allowance is unlimited. (1) Optional excursions.

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IVIR ADALQU

CORDOBA

SANLUCAR DE BARRAMEDA

SPAIN

JEREZ CADIZ

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6 - DAY CRUISE Andalusian New Year

The Guadalquivir and the Bay of Càdiz SEVILLA - CÀDIZ - SANLUCAR DE BARRAMEDA - JEREZ - SEVILLA - CÓRDOBA - SEVILLA © Tourisme espagnol

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Exploring(1): Sevilla,, a beauty queen full of charm Càdiz,, a historic city full of warmth Equestrian display in a bodega Jerez, capital of wine and Jerez, horses Córdoba, city of the Caliphs New Year’s Eve dinner and wine A glass of Champagne offered to each guest 28 December

SEVILLA

You are welcome on board from 5.00pm. Settling into your cabin and presentation of the crew followed by an enjoyable welcome cocktail served in the lounge and dinner on board. An evening of entertainment on board or free in Sevilla. Overnight stopover.

29 December

SEVILLA – CÀDIZ

Breakfast on board. Optional guided tour of Sevilla. Art and enchantment have left their mark on the city of Sevilla, “the city of light”. Set off to explore the cathedral, the Alcazar Palace and its Andalusian gardens, the Maria Luisa Park and the seductive district of Santa Cruz. Back on board

Séville

around 1.00pm. Departure of the cruise and lunch on board. Sailing on the great river. This name with dance sonorities bears the time imprint, when the Moors reigned over Al Ansaluz. It rises in the east of Andalusia and flows for over 650 km, shaping the landscape, from meander to meander. It enters the Atlantic Ocean to Sanlucar de Barrameda. Arrival in Càdiz in the evening. Dinner on board. Free evening in Càdiz. Built on a rock and surrounded on all sides by the sea, this fortified city is connected to the mainland only by a narrow strip of sand.

30 December

CÀDIZ – SANLUCAR DE BARRAMEDA

31 December

SANLUCAR DE BARRAMEDA JEREZ(1) – SEVILLA

Breakfast on board. Morning, optional excursion to Jerez(1). Panoramic tour of the capital of wine and horses and cradle of flamenco song. Back on board around 1.00pm. Lunch and departure of the cruise. Sailing towards Sevilla. For the last dinner of the year, the Head Chef will prepare you a sumptuous menu accompanied with appropriate wines, followed by the grand New Year’s Eve dance. At the 12 chimes of midnight, a glass of Champagne will be served to each guest. Onion soup will be served at dawn.

1 January

SEVILLA – CÓRDOBA - SEVILLA

Breakfast on board. Day devoted to the optional tour of Córdoba(1). Departure by coach in the morning heading for Córdoba, the City of the Caliphs. Guided tour of the city. You will discover the mosque-cathedral, a veritable forest of columns, no less than 856, adorned with jasper, granite and precious marble; the Juderia, the former Jewish quarter and its white lanes adorned with flowers and its typical houses opening onto their superb patios. Lunch in a restaurant. Afternoon, free time then back to Sevilla where our boat is moored. Dinner on board, free evening.

2 January

SEVILLA

Breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9.00am. End of our journey. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. The wine allowance is unlimited. (1) Optional excursions.

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LA BELLE DE L’ADRIATIQUE

Sun deck

Outside double cabin

Accommodating up to 200 passengers, the MS La Belle de l’Adriatique differs from other ocean cruisers as her size allows her to cruise close to the coastline and moor in smaller harbours inaccessible to larger cruisers. Her smaller size allows for a more personalized service and this, combined with the modern comforts on board, make these coastal cruises unique, convivial and refreshing.

Pianorama bar

P IAN O R A M ABAR

S NAC K BAR

TE R R AC E

Built: 2007 Length: 110 m

DINNING ROOM

Width: 12,80 m Cabins: 100 cabins Passengers: 200 passengers et 48 crew members Equipments : all cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe, Central heating or air-conditioning, Internet connexion and phone. Anti-swell stabilizer. Defibrilator available on board.

Facilities: Lounge-bar with a dance floor – dining room (200 persons) – pianoramabar with large TV screen, library and terrace – spacious sundeck with bar, fitness space, deckchairs and 2 jacuzzis – gift shop lift – nursery. MS La Belle de l’Adriatique sails along coasts: Croatian Islands and Coast, Montenegro, Egypt and Jordan. Cabin equipped for disabled: YES Certifed: Bureau Veritas

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SUN DECK

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29 cabins with windows

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Cabin for person with reduced mobility Single cabin Staff cabin

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The Adriatic, its enchanting islands & the DUBROVNIK - MLJET - KORCULA - SIBENIK -

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Dazzling landscapes Architectural diversity in the pure Veneto-Byzantine tradition The paradisial beauty of the islands of Mljet, Korkula, Vis and Hvar DAY 1

DUBROVNIK

Welcome on board from 5.00pm. Settling into your cabin and presentation of the crew followed by a welcome cocktail served in the lounge and dinner on board. Free evening.

DAY 2

DUBROVNIK – MLJET

Breakfast on board. In the morning, optional guided tour of the city of Dubrovnik. Nicknamed “the pearl of the Adriatic”, the city is spread out before the sea at the foot of a range of rugged limestone mountains. The ancient city of Ragusa is famous for its ramparts, which date from medieval times, and its numerous pre-Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque buildings. You will be able to explore: the Franciscan monastery (14th century) where the cloister in the Romanesque style is composed of twin columns on which the capitals, which are all different, take the form of human and animal heads or are adorned with floral motifs, followed by the Rector’s palace, once the seat of government, now converted into a museum and, finally, the cathedral on Marin Drzic Square, rebuilt between 1672 and 1713 on the ruins of a Romanesque church. Your tour will also take you past the two Onofrio Fountains (1438 and 1441) in front of the church of St Blaise (18th century) and the Sponza palace, a superb edifice which mixes the Gothic and Renaissance styles. Back to the boat for lunch around 1.00pm. Free afternoon to enjoy Dubrovnik. We suggest a stroll around the ramparts(2). These fortified walls which completely encircle the old town are 2 km long and up to 25 m in height. From the ramparts you will get a very beauti-

ful view over the old town. Back on board for the evening. Dinner followed by an evening of dancing. Departure of the cruise around midnight.

DAY 3

MLJET – KORCULA

Breakfast during the cruise. Arrival in Mljet around 9.00am. Situated between the island of Korcula and Dubrovnik, this is one of the most beautiful islands in the Adriatic. Optional excursion: departure on foot to board local boats to get to the monastery. The particularity of the island lies in its two lakes: Malo Jezero and Veliko Jezero. A Benedictine monastery rises on an islet in the middle of Veliko Jezero. Built in the 12th century in the Romanesque style and reworked many times over time, it is now dressed up in Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Back on board at the end of the morning. During lunch, cruise to Korcula. Arrival around 2.00pm. Optional guided tour of the town. You can only explore this town on foot. You will visit St Mark’s cathedral (1420), testimony to the skill of the stone cutters and the talent of the sculptors of the period. You will see its sumptuous doorway flanked by two lions, a work by the Milanese artist, Bonino, and in the lunette Saint Mark the evangelist, the town’s museum which houses ancient Greek and Roman

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artefacts, the icon museum. Back on board for the evening. Dinner on board, followed by a traditional “sabre dancing” evening.

DAY 4

KORCULA – SIBENIK

Departure early in the morning. Breakfast during the cruise. Morning’s sailing through an exceptional landscape. We will pass the islands of Hvar, Brac and Split. Lunch on board. We will reach Sibenik around 2.00pm. Optional guided tour of the town and the Krka falls. During this visit you will discover the cultural heritage as well as the present day life of the oldest Slav settlement in the Adriatic. You will visit its historic centre with its maze of narrow streets from the 15th and 16th centuries and St James’ cathedral build entirely of stone. You will then board your coach which will take you to the Krka falls. The Krka flows for 75 km from its spectacular source near Knin to the Adriatic which it reaches at Sibenik. The Krka widens and forms a lake before narrowing again at Skradinski Buk. It is here that the site is at its most beautiful: the water cascades over 17 travertin shelves which succeed each other over a short distance. Back on board for dinner and an evening with the crew.

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Kotor estuary TROGIR - SPLIT - HVAR - VIS - KOTOR - DUBROVNIK refectory, where there is an exhibit of lace, coins, maritime charts and rare books. Back on board for lunch and departure of the cruise for Vis, which we will reach in the afternoon. The most westerly of the Dalmatian islands and the least known, as it was for a long time closed to tourists, is a pearl which really has to be seen: unspoilt landscapes, a rugged coastline sheltering numerous creeks and coves, in a word the most authentic island in the entire Adriatic. Freedom to explore the town, founded by the Greeks in 390 BC under the name of Issa at the end of an immense bay. Back on board for the gala dinner, followed by an evening of dancing. Departure of the boat during the night for Kotor.

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DAY 5

SIBENIK – TROGIR – SPLIT

Departure of the cruise early in the morning, breakfast on board. Arrival in Trogir around 8.00am. Optional tour of the town. Built on the island it covers, Trogir is a little jewel with narrow labyrinthine street scattered with stairways and vaulted passageways. The town has been classed as a world heritage site by UNESCO. You will discover the superb St Laurence cathedral (13th century). Back on board at the end of the morning. Sail to Split. We will be sailing along the Dalmatian coast, arrival in Split around 3.00pm. The second largest city in Croatia, it is the heart of central Dalmatia. Split, first of all, is the palace that Diocletian had built outside the city of Salona. It is then a medieval city which surrounded the palace and developed all around. Optional tour of the city which will take you to the Titova Obala, a vast walkway overlooked by the southern façade of the palace. From the Roman period of Diocletian’s palace, all that remain are the relatively well conserved ramparts, and Diocletian’s mausoleum, which was

converted into a cathedral towards the end of the 7th century, to which a bell tower was added between the 13th and 17th centuries. The visit will allow you to see the peristyle, Jupiter’s temple and Saint Domnius’ cathedral. The ancient mausoleum of Diocletian has kept its original structure surrounded by 24 columns. Back on board at the end of the day. Dinner on board. Free evening.

DAY 6

SPLIT – HVAR - VIS

Departure of the cruise early in the morning. Breakfast on board. We will reach Hvar around 9.00am. Optional guided tour of the town which will begin on the main square, Trg Svetog Stjepana. This is one of the biggest and oldest squares in Dalmatia. A must see is St Stephen’s cathedral with its bell tower. This edifice was built in the 16th and 17th centuries on the foundations of an earlier cathedral destroyed by the Turks. Passing along the port, we will continue to the Franciscan monastery dating from the 15th century. The visit will allow you to explore its cloister and its

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KOTOR – DUBROVNIK

Breakfast during the cruise. Arrival in Kotor during the morning. The Kotor estuary is quite unique: the sea sweeps in for several kilometres, forming a number of calm bays which were once furrowed by a powerful naval force which made some ports extremely wealthy. The abundant rainfall and the temperate climate in this fjord-like bay explain the luxuriance of the vegetation. Lunch. Optional guided tour of Kotor. Exploration of the old town on foot. You will visit Saint Tryphon cathedral, built in the 9th century after sailors from Kotor brought back the relics of Saint Tryphon from Asia Minor, and the maritime museum. Back on board around 4.00pm and departure of the cruise for Dubrovnik, which we will reach in the evening. Dinner on board. Free evening.

DAY 8

DUBROVNIK

Wadi Rum

Pétra

The Treasures of the Red Sea a cruise between Egypt and Jordan, the work of man and nature

SHARM EL SHEIKH - AQABA - WADI RUM(1) - PETRA(1) - SAFAGA -

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Discover remarkable sites(1): Petra, one of the seven wonders of the world The desert of Wadi Rum with its spectacular colours Luxor and the Valley of the Kings Saint Catherine’s monastery monastery, one of the jewels in Mount Sinai’s crown DAY 1

SHARM EL SHEIKH

In the end of the afternoon, welcome on board the ship. Settling in the cabins and crew presentation followed by a welcome drink served in the lounge bar, then dinner on board.

DAY 2

SHARM EL SHEIKH (Egypt)

Breakfast on board. A real paradise for divers, Sharm El Sheikh is a modern and famous seaside resort. In winter, the temperatures vary between 23 and 26 degrees Celsius. During the morning, you will benefit of time at leisure to relax or explore the town independently. Lunch on board. On the afternoon, departure for the optional excursion: The Naama Bay sea bed, an escapade on the sea on a glass-bottomed boat that provides you with the ideal opportunity to discover the wonderful sea bed that make the Red Sea so famous. Return on board late in the afternoon to dinner. Egyptian dinner and evening. Fancy Dress Party on board: do not forget in your luggage the accesories to become the Nefertiti of one day or the most beautiful Pharaoh! Late in the evening, deparure of the boat to Aqaba.

DAY 3

AQABA (Jordan)

Breakfast on board. Sailing day on the Red Sea: it is the moutain ranges, rich in minerals, which give the Red Sea its name. During the sailing, you will enjoy the mild temperatures, the eyes staring on the Sinaï Peninsula whose underground overflowed of copper, gold and turquoises during the Pharaoh times, but it is also a Biblical land and a place for pilgrimages. As Exodus recounts, during his flight from Egypt, the Hebrew people wandered in the Sinai for 40 years under the leadership of Moses, before reaching the Promised Land. Late in the morning, arrival of the boat to Aqaba, a famous Jordanian expanding resort. Lunch on board. Afternoon, departure for the optional excursion into the Wadi Rum Desert. Along with Petra, this is undoubtedly one of the highlights of a trip to Jordan. We set off by Jeep with frequent photo stops, and we discover the desert made famous by Lawrence of Arabia. It is dazzling with its spectacular colours which are everchanging according to the light. The Bedouins who populate the Wadi Rum are famous for their hospitality : under their tents you will have the possibility to taste some tea and sweet specialities. Return on board to dinner. Overnight.

DAY 4

AQABA

Breakfast on board. Departure for a whole day of optional excursion in Petra (lunch included), situated approximately two hours by coach from Aqaba, Petra is without doubt one of the greatest wonders ever built by Human and Nature and is the most precious jewel of Jordan. Capital carved in the pink and red stone by the Nabataeans, an Arab people established in Jordan over 2000 years ago. Petra (meaning “rock” in Greek), was strategically located at the junction of the trading routs for silk and spices. To enter the city, we take the “siq”, a one kilometer long narrow gorge, defined by steep cliffs which opens out on to Al Khazneh, the “Treasure”: tomb of a Nabatean, this imposing Greek façade was carved out of the pink rock at the beginning of the Ist century and it is a masterpiece of refinement and symmetry which justifies a trip to Petra. We also discover the Roman-style Nabataean theatre which was carved out of rock over 2000 years ago. After lunch in a restaurant, returnon board to Aqaba. In the night, departure of the boat to Safaga.

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DAY 5

(Egypt)

ON THE SEA TO SAFAGA

Full board on board. Whole day sailing on the Red Sea. We spend today at sea, with all meals taken on board as we cruise. Enjoy mild tempertaures on the sun deck with you eyes staring at the Sinaï Peninsula. In the twilight, the rock takes on reddishbrown hues and is transformed in a parade of colour. Early in the evening, arrival of the boat in Safaga. 1001 Nights evening on board: let yourself be captivated by the bewitching belly dancing and traditional music.

DAY 6

SAFAGA

In the dawns, after a hearty breakfast, departure by coach for a whole day of optional excursion to the Ancient Thebes, capital of the Pharaohs: Luxor and the King’s Valley (lunch included. Duration of the ride: about 7h go/back through a landscape of desert, mountains and fertil plains). It is one of the inescapable key site of Ancient Egypt. The visit will begin at the Valley of the Kings. With its dry cliffs, the canyon that forms this valley evokes death. It is here that the pharaohs waited for immortality in their sarcophaguses. The 62 tombs dug into the mountain are not all open to the public but we will visit three of them, all covered of beautiful decorations. Further away, dominating the west bank at a height of 18 metres, the Colossi of Memnon, faceless effigies sitting on thrones which are the remains of the funeral temple of Amenophis III. After lunch in a local restaurant, we will visit the Karnak Temples. Connected to Luxor by the avenue of the Sphinxes (each with a ram’s head), this great site dedicated to the God Amun has been expended during 1500 years. In the centre of the site as colossal as it is breathtaking , you will find the surrounding wall of Amun Temple which surrounds a sacred lake. As an important shrine, it contains the famous Hypostyle Hall, a spectacular forest of massive columns. The set is breathtaking beauty. We will join the boat at Safaga. Departure of the boat to Sharm El Sheikh and dinner on board.

DAY 7

SHARM EL SHEIKH

Early in the morning, arrival of the boat. It is the ideal starting point to discover St Catherine monastery, one of the jewel of the Sinaï, inscribed

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8 - DAY CRUISE

- LUXOR - SHARM EL SHEIKH - SAINT CATHERINE’S MONASTERY

on the Heritage list of UNESCO. Very early departure for the whole day of optional excursion, lunch included (about 6h of ride go/back) to join this inescapable place of Christianity. The legend tells that angels carried the body of St Catherine from the breaking wheel (an instrument of torture) to the slopes of the highest peak in Egypt, at the foot of Mount Sinai (or Mount Moses “Jebel Musa”), where Moses saw God in the shape of a burning bush and received the Ten Commandments. The visit will begin with the Church of the Transfiguration dating back to the VIth century, which is covered with icons and mosaics, and then we continue to the holiest part of the entire monastery: the Chapel of

the Burning Bush. We also have the opportunity to visit the Gallery of the Icons, and the Well of Moses. After the buffet lunch, you will join Sharm El Sheikh in the end of the afternoon. Rendez-vous in the restaurant, where the Captain will be pleased to welcom you for the Gala evening.

DAY 8

SHARM EL SHEIKH

Depending of schedules of the ﬂight, breakfast buffet. Disembarkation. End of our services. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company

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and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation. (1) Optional excursions.

16 DAY CRUISE REF. DSH

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

From Dubrovnik to Sharm El Sheikh through the Suez canal DUBROVNIK - KOTOR ESTUARY - CORFU - KATAKOLON - CORINTHE - LE PYREE - SANTORIN BODRUM - RHODES - LIMASSOL - ALEXANDRIE - PORT SAID - SUEZ - SHARM EL SHEIKH

DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

ALL INCLUSIVE

A cruise through history: Ephﾃｨse and Artemis temple Giza plateau and its pyramids Suez canal, Alexandrie, Cairo CROATIA

BLACK SEA

KOTOR

DUBROVNIK

GREECE

CORFU

TURKEY

CORINTHE LE PIRﾃ右 BODRUM KATAKOLON

RHODES LIMASSOL

MEDITERRANEAN SEA ALEXANDRIE

EGYPT

PORT SAID SUEZ SHARM EL-SHEIKH

Detailed program on request

RED SEA

8 DAY CRUISE REF. DSO

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

From Adriatic to Turkey through the Corinth canal DUBROVNIK - KOTOR ESTUARY - CORFU - KATAKOLON CORINTHE - LE PYREE - SANTORIN - BODRUM

DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

ALL INCLUSIVE

A cruise through historical sites: Corfu, Santorin, Athens, the Acropole, Olympie CROATIA DUBROVNIK

KOTOR

ADR IA SEA TIC

CORFU

GREECE

CORINTHE LE PIRﾃ右 KATAKOLON

Detailed program on request

9 DAY CRUISE REF. BOM

TURKEY BODRUM

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

From Turkey to the Red Sea through the Suez canal BODRUM - RHODES - LIMASSOL - ALEXANDRIE PORT SAID - SUEZ - SHARM EL SHEIKH

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DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

ALL INCLUSIVE Rhodes Cyprus Alexandrie Suez canal Cairo Giza plateau

12 DAY CRUISE REF. SCH

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

From Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo through the Suez canal

Petra, one of the seven wonders of the world

BODRUM - RHODES - LIMASSOL - ALEXANDRIE - PORT SAID - SUEZ SHARM EL SHEIKH

Discover remarkable sites:

DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Louxor and the valley of the king Alexandrie, one of the most famous cities in ancient times The Giza plateau and the Pyramids

Detailed program on request

6 DAY CRUISE REF. HKC

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

The Great Greece

DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

HERAKLION - GYTHION - KATAKOLON - CORFU

ALL INCLUSIVE Following Ulysse discover Knossos Corfu

GREECE

CORFU

KATAKOLON GYTHION

HERAKLION

CRETE

Detailed program on request

10 DAY CRUISE REF. CDU_ALL

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Greece civilization

DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

CORFU - KATAKOLON - GYTHION - LE PYREE - CORINTHE ITEA - CEPHALONIE - CORFU - KOTOR - DUBROVNIK

ALL INCLUSIVE Corfu, Santorin, Athens, the Acropole, Olympie CROATIA

BLACK SEA

KOTOR

DUBROVNIK

CORFU

GREECE ITEA

TURKEY CORINTHE LE PIRﾃ右

KATAKOLON GITHION

Detailed program on request

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

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EGYPT

The Volga and the Dnieper

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Your russian ships cruising on the Volga Ship “comfort standard”

Ship “improved comfort”

• 3570 ton • 26 km/h • Length: 125 m • Width: 16,7 m • 145 cabins, 4 decks • Voltage: 220 V • Built in Germany

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Of ideal size with a limited passengers number (160) the ship “improved comfort” offers a good comfort to take advantage completely of the cruise in a friendly atmosphere. Leisure activities are proposed in their bar and lounge and large sundeck allows to enjoy a panorama of exception.

CABINS

Regular cabins: all outside (approx. 9 sq.m). Bathroom: washbasin the faucet of which is extractible and serves as shower (evacuation of water by the floor), air conditioning, radio, panoramic window, (except on lower deck equipped with 2 portholes per cabin).

Regular cabins: tall outside (approx. 9 sq.m). Bathroom: washbasin and shower separated, toilets, air conditioning, radio, panoramic window . 3 junior Suites: cabin with small lounge space (approx. 14 sq.m)

Suite: cabin with king size bed , lounge, TV/video (approx. 20 sq.m)

SERVICES SERVICES

Restaurant, 2 bars, conference room, musical lounge, boutique, laundry, medical service, several outside promenade and sun deck.

2 restaurants, 2 or 3 bars, conference room, musical lounge, boutique, laundry, medical service.

LEISURE

Games and books loan, entertainment on board.

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Bar Restaurant

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Restaurant

Bar

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Deck 1 Réception

Réception

Bar

Deck 1 Cabin double occupancy (about 9 sq.m) Cabin single occupancy (about 7 sq.m) Junior Suite (about 14 sq.m) Cabin double occupancy (about 9 sq.m) Cabin single occupancy (about 7 sq.m) Suite (about 20 sq.m)

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Uglitch Moskova

Yaroslavl Kostroma

Plios Cheboksary Volga

Moscow

Nizhni-Novgorod

RUSSIA

Kazan Kama

Samara Saratov Volga

UKRAINE

Volgograd

KAZAKHSTAN

Astrakhan

CASPIAN SEA

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Nizhni Novgorod

14 - DAY CRUISE

From Astrakhan to Moscow ASTRAKHAN - VOLGOGRAD - SARATOV - SAMARA - KAZAN - CHEBOKSARY - NIZHNI NOVGOROD KOSTROMA - YAROSLAVL - UGLITCH - MOSCOW

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

All visits and excursions are included in the programme

Personalised service throughout the cruise and on all departure dates, from a cruise director and tour managers from CroisiEurope Single seating meals “Improved Comfort” ship DAY 1

ASTRAKHAN

Settle into cabins then attend a Folklore welcome evening on board, with the traditional “Bread and Salt” ceremony. Dinner on board and overnight stop in Astrakhan.

DAY 2

ASTRAKHAN

This former capital of the Khazar and Tatar Empires was once a major stop along the Silk Route. Our tour of the town includes a visit to the monuments of the old town: Swan Lake, the buildings on Central Square and Lenin Square and we also visit Astrakhan Kremlin, built in the 16th-17th centuries, with the Assumption Cathedral and the “leaning bell tower” within its walls. We have lunch on board, followed by free time. Later we are introduced to the crew before we have dinner and the night on board.

DAY 3

CRUISING ON THE VOLGA

We spend today afloat as we cruise along the Volga, either relaxing or enjoying the numerous activities on board. The peaceful countryside that borders the Volga’s banks floats gently past as we cruise. Every now and then we pass treecovered islands with sandy beaches at the water’s edge. Lunch and dinner are taken on board today and we stay on board overnight.

DAY 4

VOLGOGRAD

Formerly known as Stalingrad, the town is famous for being the largest battleground in history and the turning point of the Second World War. Our visit of the town includes a stop at

the mill where Sergeant Pavlov and his companions resisted. Next we visit Mamayev Kurgan, where an imposing memorial has been erected in honour of the defenders of the town and in memory of the ultimate sacrifice made by two million men on both sides of the front. Lunch and dinner are taken on board today and we stay on board overnight.

DAY 5

SAMARA

We have lunch on board before we arrive in Uglich, a town founded in the 10th century. We visit the Kremlin with the Church of St Dmitri-on-the-Blood and the Cathedral of the Transfiguration. We attend a short concert of liturgical music. Tonight is the Captain’s Dinner accompanied by a glass of vodka. We stay on board overnight.

KAZAN

We have lunch on board and arrive in Kazan, capital of the Tatar Republic and birthplace of Shalyapin. Here the old private mansions and town houses in Russian Baroque style sit side by side with minarets and mosques. We have a tour of the town and visit the Kremlin, dating from the 16th century. Next we visit the Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul, erected in honour of Peter the Great. Here we also see the oldest university in Russia. We stop awhile before the monument to the popular Tatar poet Gabdulla Tukay, the Opera Theatre and the Salikh Saidashev Grand Concert Hall. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

DAY 8

CHEBOKSARY

Cheboksary is the capital of the autonomous Republic of Chuvashia – the name of which appeared for the first time in 1469. We have a tour of the town including the Holy Trinity Monastery, created in 1566 on the orders of Ivan the Terrible, a visit of Cheboksary Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Presentation. Lunch and dinner are taken on board today and we stay on board overnight.

DAY 9

KOSTROMA – YAROSLAVL

SARATOV

We have lunch on board. Samara is a fortress town which was founded in the 16th century and grew rapidly, particularly during the 19th century, and it is now one of the largest cities in Russia… As in Astrakhan, there are charming wooden houses; where their façades are in ruins is a good indication of where the poor districts are located. Our tour of the town includes a visit of the four districts of the town so we get a better idea of what life in an old Russian town many years ago must have been like. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

DAY 7

DAY 10

We arrive in Kostroma and begin with a visit of the town. We visit the Ipatievsky Monastery, built between the 16th and 19th centuries, and the Holy Trinity Cathedral. We return on board and have lunch as we set sail again. We arrive in Yaroslavl early afternoon. Yaroslavl was an ancient Russian city, founded by Yaroslav the Wise in 1010 and is one of the highlights of the Russian Golden Ring of towns. We visit the “Transfiguration of the Saviour” Monastery (Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery) as well as the Church of St Nicolas-le-Thaumaturge. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

We disembark at the Cosmonaut Quay, in front of the statue of Yuri Gagarin, the first man ever to have flown into space. We have a guided tour of the town and then a walk through the historic streets and alleyways of Saratov’s centre, Theatre Square with the Opera and Ballet Theatre, the old Stock Exchange building, Kirov Prospect where the famous 19th-century Neo-Gothic Conservatory is located. We conclude our visit on Mount Sokolovaya in Victory Park. Lunch and dinner are taken on board today and we stay on board overnight.

DAY 6

1221, the historic old town is dominated by a Kremlin, which is spread over both sides of the River Oka. We have a tour of the town. Lunch and dinner are taken on board today and we stay on board overnight.

NIZHNY NOVGOROD

This town of 1.5 million inhabitants is better known by the name of Gorky, and it was a town of exile for many years. Founded in

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DAY 11

DAY 12

UGLICH

MOSCOW

We have lunch on board before we arrive in Moscow. We have a panoramic tour of the city (exterior of buildings only) followed by a visit of the Tretyakov Gallery, home to the world’s most extensive collection of Russian art from the 11th century to the present day. Dinner and overnight stay on board. OPTIONAL EXCURSION: “Metro and Moscow by night”.

DAY 13

MOSCOW

We have a discovery tour today of the Novodevichy Convent dating from the 16th century and proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We also visit the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour before we have lunch in town. We follow this with a visit to the Kremlin and a visit inside the Cathedral of the Assumption. OPTIONAL EXCURSION: “Evening performance at the “Bolshoi Theatre” OR “The Armoury Palace, museum of the Russian Imperial Court” OR “Russian National Ballet”. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

DAY 14

MOSCOW

Saint Petersburg

From Saint Petersburg to Moscow

SAINT PETERSBURG - MANDROGA - KIZHI - G

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

All visits and excursions are included in the programme

Personalised service throughout the cruise and on all departure dates, from a cruise director and tour managers from CroisiEurope Single seating meals A guest speaker who is an expert on Russia will be on board DAY 1

SAINT PETERSBURG

Settle into cabins then attend a Folklore welcome evening on board, with the traditional “Bread and Salt” ceremony. Dinner on board and overnight stop in Saint Petersburg.

DAY 2

SAINT PETERSBURG

We have a panoramic tour of Saint Petersburg. Built on islands in the Neva Delta, the “Venice of the North” is a delightful place for art lovers. Here we can admire Nevsky Prospect, Kazan and Saint Isaac’s Cathedrals, Smolny Convent and Vassilievsky Island. We visit Saint Nicholas’ Naval Cathedral, a remarkable illustration of religious Baroque architecture with magnificent decorations. We then visit St Peter and Paul’s Fortress and its fine cathedral. Situated above the Neva, its golden spire dominates the river, opposite the Former Winter Palace. The Cathedral is where the tombs of the old Russian Tsars are located. We have lunch in town then we visit the famous Hermitage Museum, the most important and most famous museum in Russia. Situated in the Former Winter Palace of the Tsars, it owes its world renown to its rooms dedicated to the painters from the Italian, Flemish, Spanish, Dutch,

German and French schools. There is a particularly fine collection of Rembrandts and other painters from the Dutch Golden Age of the 17th century and French Impressionist painters. We return to our ship and have dinner and another night on board. OPTIONAL EXCURSION: “Folklore Show” OR “Evening performance at the “Mariinsky Theatre” OR “Ballet at the musical theatre”.

DAY 3

SAINT PETERSBURG

We have a morning at leisure or an optional excursion: OPTIONAL EXCURSION: “Visit to the Petrodvorets Palace”. Lunch in town, then a free afternoon or an OPTIONAL EXCURSION: “Cruise along the Canals of St Petersburg”. We return on board where we are introduced to the crew. Dinner and another night on board.

DAY 4

MANDROGA

Between Lake Ladoga, the largest lake in Europe, and Lake Onega, the River Svir flows gently through beautiful and rare scenery. From the decks of our ship, we have a glimpse into the daily lives of the villagers who live in this deep and authentic part of Russia as we cruise past. We have lunch on board and then we stop at Mandroga for a walk in the village constructed entirely for tourists to visit. Here we see traditional Russian craftsmen at work, as well as the wooden “Isbas” so typical of the region. Dinner and another night on board. OPTIONAL EXCURSION: “Lunch of local specialities in Mandroga”.

DAY 5

KIZHI

We cruise on Lake Onega and arrive in Kizhi, situated in the middle of the lake, in the region of Karelia, Great North Russia. Kizhi is a small narrow island which stretches from north to south about 8 kilometres (or 5 miles) and is just 1500 metres wide. The island is a true treasure trove of delightful wooden buildings from the 18th century. We visit the openair museum, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where both religious and secular buildings are grouped together, the 22-domed Transfiguration Church and the smaller 10-domed Church of the Intercession. We have lunch and then cruise on Lake Onega, refreshed with some Russian Tea. Dinner and another night on board.

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DAY 6

GORITSY

Here we have a port of call which allows us a real insight into the life of a typical Russian village. Guided tour of the Resurrection monastery, founded in 1544 by the princess Euphrosyne Staritskaïa, which was the aunt of Yvan The Terrible. It was once a famous jail for the ladies of the Russian world. Then we visit a school, where the children and teachers happily explain their way of life. We end our time in Goritsy with a visit of a typical village house in order to have a better understanding of the villagers’ life. Lunch, dinner and another night on board. Optional guided tour of “ Saint Cyril of white Lake » monastery. It was first a ramport of the city of Moscow and then it became a place of workship composed of a whole fortified, cultural and domestic work.

DAY 7

YAROSLAVL

We spend the morning cruising and after lunch on board, we arrive in Yaroslavl in the early afternoon. One of the highlights of the Russian Golden Ring of towns, Yaroslavl is an ancient Russian city, founded by Yaroslav the Wise in 1010 and is located at the confluence of the Volga and the Kotorosl Rivers. We visit the “Transfiguration of the Saviour” Monastery (Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery) as well as the Church of St Nicholas, built in the mid-17th century. It was dedicated to St Nicholas the Miracle Worker, protector of all merchants and travellers, and was the first stone temple of worship to be built in Yaroslavl. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

DAY 8

UGLICH

We cruise along the River Volga and arrive in Uglich, where in 1591, the Tsar Dmitri, son of Ivan the Terrible disappeared in mysterious and tragic circumstances. We visit the Kremlin with the Church of St Dmitri-on-the-Blood and the Cathedral of the Transfiguration. We attend a short concert of liturgical music. We then have lunch. After leaving the Volga, “Mother of all Rivers”, we negotiate an impressive system of locks, built in the time of Stalin, which allows us to reach Moscow. Tonight is the Captain’s Dinner accompanied by a glass of vodka. We stay on board overnight.

DAY 9

MOSCOW

We have lunch on board before we arrive in Moscow. We have a panoramic tour of the city (exterior

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of buildings only); and the historic centre – “Kitay Gorod” with the famous Red Square dominated by St Basil’s Cathedral and the Kremlin on the banks of the River Moskva. Dinner and overnight stay on board. OPTIONAL EXCURSION: “Metro and Moscow by night”.

DAY 10

MOSCOW

We have a discovery tour today of the Novodevichy Convent dating from the 16th century and proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004. The beautiful domes and bell towers of its churches with frescos and five-tiered iconostasis are an integral part of the Moscow cityscape. We also visit the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, rebuilt in 1995 to the design of the original cathedral which dated from 1883 and which was razed to the ground on Stalin’s orders in 1931. We have lunch in town, followed by a visit to the Kremlin, the historic fortified complex in the heart of Moscow, complete with many civil and religious buildings enclosed within the Kremlin Walls. We also visit inside the magnificent Cathedral of the Assumption. OPTIONAL EXCURSION: “The Armoury Palace, museum of the Russian Imperial Court” - “Evening performance at the “Bolshoi Theatre”. OR “Russian National Ballet”. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

DAY 11

MOSCOW

After breakfast on board, disembarkation. Formalities : Valid national identity card or passport compulsory. Non-EU nationals are requested to consult their embassy or consulate. NB : For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation.

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Moscow

Saint Petersburg

From Moscow to Saint Petersburg

MOSCOW - UGLITCH - YAROSLAVL - GORITSY

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

All visits and excursions are included in the programme

Personalised service throughout the cruise and on all departure dates, from a cruise director and tour managers from CroisiEurope Single seating meals A full programme and itinerary with 1½ days in Moscow and 3 days in Saint Petersburg DAY 1

MOSCOW

Settle into cabins then attend a Folklore welcome evening on board, with the traditional “Bread and Salt” ceremony. Dinner on board and overnight stop in Moscow.

DAY 2

MOSCOW

We have a panoramic tour of the city (exterior of buildings only); and the historic centre – “Kitay Gorod” with the famous Red Square dominated by St Basil’s Cathedral and the Kremlin on the banks of the River Moskva. We have lunch in town then we set off to visit the Novodevichy Convent dating from the 16th century and proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The beautiful domes and bell towers of its churches with frescos and five-tiered iconostasis are an integral part of the Moscow cityscape. We follow this with a visit to the Tretyakov Gallery, home to the world’s most extensive collection of Russian art from the 11th century to the present day. OPTIONAL EXCURSION: “Metro and Moscow by night” OR “Evening performance at the “Bolshoi Theatre”. OR “Russian National Ballet”. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

DAY 3

MOSCOW

Today we visit the Kremlin, the historic fortified complex in the heart of Moscow, complete with many civil and religious buildings enclosed within the Kremlin Walls. We also visit inside the magnificent Cathedral of the Assumption. We have lunch then: OPTIONAL EXCURSION: “The Armoury Palace, museum of the Russian Imperial Court”. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

DAY 4

UGLICH

We leave Moscow via an ingenious system of locks, built in the time of Stalin, which allows us to join the River Volga “Mother of all Rivers”. We have lunch before we arrive in Uglich. Founded in the 10th century (first mention of the town was in 937), it has played an integral part in most of Russia’s great historic events. Most notably, it was in Uglich in 1591 when the Tsar Dmitri, son of Ivan the Terrible disappeared in mysterious and tragic circumstances. We visit the Kremlin with the Church of St Dmitri-on-theBlood and the Cathedral of the Transfiguration. We attend a short concert of liturgical music. We return on board for dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 5

YAROSLAVL – ROSTOV

One of the highlights of the Russian Golden Ring of towns, Yaroslavl is an ancient Russian city, founded by Yaroslavl the Wise in 1010 and is located at the confluence of the Volga and the Kotorosl Rivers. The frescos of its churches, the wonderful pieces of work produced by its jewellers, potters and weavers are truly beautiful. We visit the “Transfiguration of the Saviour” Monastery (Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery) and have a brief view of the outside of the Church of Elijah the Prophet, built in the mid17th century and a true architectural masterpiece. We then visit the Church of St Nicholas the Miracle Worker, protector of all merchants and travellers. OPTIONAL EXCURSION: Rostov-theGreat. Founded in the 11th century on the shores of Lake Nero, Rostov is one of the oldest of the Golden Ring Towns. We have a panoramic tour and then visit the Kremlin and Cathedral of the Dormition, which was erected in 1162 by Grand Prince Andrei Bogolyubsky. Lunch, dinner and overnight stay on board.

DAY 6

GORITSY

We cruise on the River Sheksna today and have lunch

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as we cruise. In Goritsy. Guided tour of the Resurrection monastery, founded in 1544 by the princess Euphrosyne Staritskaïa, which was the aunt of Yvan The Terrible. It was once a famous jail for the ladies of the Russian world. Then we visit a school, where the children and teachers happily explain their way of life. We end our time in Goritsy with a visit of a typical village house in order to have a better understanding of the villagers’ life. We rejoin our ship and take Russian Tea as we cruise on the White Lake. Dinner and another night on board. Optional guided tour of “Saint Cyril of white Lake” monastery. It was first a ramport of the city of Moscow and then it became a place of workship composed of a whole fortified, cultural and domestic work.

DAY 7

KIZHI

We cruise on Lake Onega and after lunch arrive in Kizhi, situated in the middle of the lake, in the region of Karelia, in Great North Russia. Kizhi is a small narrow island which stretches from north to south about 8 kilometres (or 5 miles) and is just 1500 metres wide. The island is a true treasure trove of delightful wooden buildings from the 18th century. We visit the open-air museum, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where both religious and secular buildings are grouped together, the 22-domed Transfiguration Church and the smaller 10-domed Church of the Intercession. Dinner and another night on board.

DAY 8

MANDROGA

Between Lake Ladoga, the largest lake in Europe, and Lake Onega, the River Svir flows gently through beautiful and rare scenery. From the decks of our ship, we have a glimpse into the daily lives of the villagers who live in this deep and authentic part of Russia as we cruise past. We have lunch on board and then we stop at Mandroga for a walk in the village constructed entirely for tourists to visit. Here we see traditional Russian craftsmen at work, as well as the wooden “Isbas” so typical of the region. Tonight is the Captain’s Dinner accompanied by a glass of vodka. We stay on board overnight. OPTIONAL EXCURSION: “Lunch of local specialities in Mandroga”.

DAY 9

SAINT PETERSBURG

We have a panoramic tour of the town. Saint Petersburg, Russia’s second city, is without doubt one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The palaces, squares, statues, broad avenues (or Prospekts),

FINLAND BALTIC SEA

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Mandroga

WHITE LAKE Saint Petersburg Volga

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Y - KIZHI - MANDROGA - SAINT PETERSBURG carefully restored for the 300th anniversary of the town, still look as if they have been just completed by their builders. Built on islands in the Neva Delta, the “Venice of the North” is a delightful place for art lovers. Here we can admire Nevsky Prospect, a vibrant bustling street teeming with life, Kazan and Saint Isaac’s Cathedrals, Smolny Convent and Vassilievsky Island. We visit Saint Nicholas’ Naval Cathedral, a remarkable illustration of religious Baroque architecture with magnificent decorations. Depending on the schedules, we may even be able to attend part of an Orthodox service. We have lunch in town then visit St Peter and Paul’s Fortress and its fine cathedral. Situated above the Neva, its golden spire dominates the river, opposite the Former Winter Palace; the Cathedral is where the tombs of the old Russian Tsars are located. OPTIONAL EXCURSION: “Cruise along the Canals of Saint Petersburg”– “Evening performance at the “Mariinsky Theatre” OR “Ballet at the musical theatre”. Dinner and another night on board.

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on board then a free afternoon for independent exploration. Dinner and another night on board. OPTIONAL EXCURSION: “Folklore Evening”.

DAY 12

SAINT PETERSBURG

After breakfast on board, disembarkation.

SAINT PETERSBURG

We visit the magnificent Ekaterininsky Palace (or Catherine’s Palace), built by Rastrelli in the 18th century and famous for its legendary Amber Room, inaugurated in 2003 after much painstaking work to piece together the amber panels that took more than 20 years. We have a walk in the lovely park and gardens, then lunch in town. This afternoon, we visit the famous Hermitage Museum, the most important and the most famous museum in all of Russia. Situated in the Former Winter Palace of the Tsars, it owes its world renown to its rooms dedicated to the painters from the Italian, Flemish, Spanish, Dutch, German and French schools. There is a particularly fine collection of Rembrandts and other painters from the Dutch Golden Age of the 17th century and French Impressionist painters. Dinner and another night on board. OPTIONAL EXCURSION: “Concert in Sheremetev Palace”.

DAY 11

SAINT PETERSBURG

Our excursion today is to Petrodvorets, former summer residence of Peter the Great and often said to be the “Russian Versailles”. We visit the Great Palace of Petrodvorets and walk in the park, with many fountains and golden statues. The terraces of the park are on the shores of the Gulf of Finland. We have lunch

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Kiev

The Dnieper of the Cossacks from Kiev to Odessa (or from odessa to kiev)

KIEV - ZAPOROZKHYE - KHERSON - SEB

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DRINKS INCLUDED

with on board meals

Wine, water, beer, fruit juice, 1 coffee

Kiev, capital of the Ukraine Zaporozhye, Zaporozhye town of the Cossacks Boat trip on the Mouth of the Dnieper

Baroque cruciform church with five domes, built in the late 18th century by Italian architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli whose other works include the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg. We then visit Saint Sophia’s Cathedral, a magnificent cathedral from the 11th century which dominates the old district of the high town. This afternoon is at leisure or we have our optional excursion. Overnight stay on board. OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: “The Kiev Pechersk Lavra” or “Monastery of the Kiev Caves” : a monastery built in the caves of the Dnieper hills which is one of the oldest monasteries in Eastern Europe and the spiritual centre and most sacred place in Ukrainian

Reserve all optional excursions in advance prior to departure Visit the most beautiful towns along the coastline of the Black Sea: Yalta and the Great Palace of Tsar Nicholas II Vilkovo “the Venice of the Ukraine” Odessa renowned seaside resort and port DAY 1

KIEV

Settle into cabins then we are introduced to the crew. Dinner on board and overnight stop in Kiev.

DAY 2

KIEV

All meals are taken on board today. Kiev looks like many of the towns in southern France, spread out on the high steep banks of the River Dnieper. Steeped in a history dating back more than 1500 years, Kiev was founded on the Amber Route which linked the shores of the Baltic to the Black Sea. This morning we have a panoramic tour of the town: the Golden Gate, built in the 11th century, the Lypky governmental and administrative district and Khreshchatyk Avenue – the liveliest street in Kiev with its luxury boutiques. Next we visit Saint Andrew’s Church, a colourful

decorated with popular items dating from the 16th and 17th centuries. AND / OR “Evening performance by the Ukrainian National Choir”. Magniﬁcent “a capella” concert by around 30 singers who invite us to share their emotional journey through a repertoire of religious and secular songs.

DAY 4

DAY 5

DAY 3

KIEV

All meals are taken on board today. Today is free for independent exploration or join our optional excursion. This evening we have our welcome drink with the Captain on board. Dinner and overnight stay on board. OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: “The Pirogovo Eco-museum”. Spread over an area of some 120 hectares, this museum houses more than 300 works of traditional Ukrainian art: houses, churches and windmills which have been either brought from elsewhere and reassembled or constructed here as originals. For the most part, these buildings are furnished and

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ZAPOROZHYE

All meals are taken on board today. We arrive in Zaporozhye today, the region of the Cossacks. Here is where the first ever Cossack state was formed in the 15th century. Zaporozhye has very quickly become a pilgrimage centre for thousands of tourists looking for information on the story and history of the Cossack soldiers. We have a guided visit of Zaporozhye Town and the Museum of the Zaporozhian Cossacks. Overnight stay on board. OPTIONAL EXCURSION: “Cossack Equestrian Show”. The acrobatic ﬁgures of young horsemen on horseback galloping at full speed, games and entertainment, light refreshments with a vodka accompaniment.

DAY 6 Orthodoxy. AND / OR “Kiev by night”. Take a stroll on the canals to discover Kiev by night followed by a traditional Ukrainian show.

A DAY SPENT AFLOAT

We are invited to take part in a variety of activities on board, all with the Ukraine as the theme.

KHERSON

All meals are taken on board today. Kherson, founded in 1778, is located at the mouth of the Dnieper and is a town of shipyards. Many gold Scythian objects have been found here. We have a boat trip to an island inhabited entirely by fishermen where we learn all about the local, traditional customs and habits. Overnight stay on board.

DAY 7

SEBASTOPOL

All meals are taken on board today as our cruise follows the coastline of the Black Sea. We arrive in Sebastopol, the former top secret port of the old Soviet Navy. And yet there is nothing austere about Sebastopol at all: with its enormous, very beautiful, natural bay Sebastopol is a young town whose inhabitants like to have fun, laugh and dance, particularly in the many bars and restaurants surrounding the port. We have a guided visit of the port town followed by a free afternoon or an optional excursion. Overnight stay on board.

LITUANIE

BYELORUSSIA

Kiev UKRAINE Dnieper

MOLDOVA

Kherson AZOV SEA

Odessa ROMANIA

Zaporozhye

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Yalta

Vilkovo BLACK SEA

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BASTOPOL - YALTA - VILKOVO - ODESSA Odessa

DAY 10

VILKOVO

We have breakfast on board and a morning afloat. Shortly after lunch on board, we arrive in Vilkovo. We have a guided walking tour of the town of Vilkovo, known as the “Venice of the Ukraine”. Time seems to have stopped in this delightfully charming little town, criss-crossed by canals. We have free time to explore at leisure. OPTIONAL EXCURSION: Boat trip to discover the islands of the Ukrainian Delta. Dinner and another night on board.

DAY 11

ODESSA

All meals are taken on board today and we spend the morning cruising on the Black Sea to Odessa. The town is a great trading port and an important seaside resort with more than a million inhabitants. Here we find the famous stairway with 192 steps, immortalised in Eisenstein’s film “Battleship Potemkin”. With seven theatres, one of which is arguably the world’s most beautiful theatre, Odessa is wellknown for its humour and original dialect. We have a guided tour of the town. Tonight is the Captain’s Dinner. Final night on board. OPTIONAL EXCURSION: “Odessa Art Museum”. Here we ﬁnd a collection of works by Russian and Ukrainian artists from the 16th century to the present day. OR “The most beautiful churches in Odessa” AND/OR “Evening at the Ballet or Opera at the Odessa Opera House”. OPTIONAL EXCURSION: “Bakhchisaray”. Once the ancient capital of the “Giiraïdes”, Bakhchisaray was the main seat of the Crimean Khanate. We visit the palace, harem and the fountain of tears made famous through Pushkin’s poem: “The Fountain of Bakhchisaray” AND/ OR “Show by the Black Sea Fleet Ensemble of Song and Dance”. Traditional folklore songs and dances of the Ukraine and sea shanties from around the world, performed by the famous Black Sea Fleet Ensemble.

DAY 8

SEBASTOPOL – YALTA

After breakfast on board, we set off by coach from Sebastopol to Yalta. With mild winters and warm summers, Yalta is the most renowned seaside resort in the Ukraine. After lunch, we visit the former residence of the family of Tsar Nicholas II, the

great “Livadia Palace”. It was here in the meeting room of the famous Yalta Conference in 1945 that Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin decided the fate of Europe and how it was to be divided. We have free time to explore or our optional excursion. Dinner and another night on board. OPTIONAL EXCURSION: “Vorontsov Palace”. Particularly interesting for its mix of styles, Vorontsov Palace is surrounded by a magniﬁcent park and gardens with fountains and is a very romantic spot.

DAY 9

SEBASTOPOL

After breakfast on board, we have a free morning to explore at our own pace. OPTIONAL EXCURSION: Visit to the Khersones Museum.

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Useful information: the Volga and Dnieper Practical information HEALTH FORMALITIES There are no compulsory vaccinations required although inoculation against diphtheria is strongly recommended. We would like to remind passengers with limited mobility that there are no lifts on board the ships and that many of the visits and excursions are on foot. CURRENCY AND CHANGING MONEY Both the Rouble for Russia and the Hryvnia for the Ukraine cannot be bought in advance and must be obtained on the spot. The Euro and US Dollar are both now more commonly found in use. We recommend notes in small denominations. Credit cards are becoming more widely accepted but we do not recommend Travellers’ Cheques as you will have difficulty exchanging them for currency or goods.

Essential information THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW For all cruises passing through Russia, we have reserved a Cruise Director and one or more group leaders who will be looking after CroisiEurope passengers exclusively throughout the entire cruise. EXCURSIONS A minimum of 30 participants is always required (60 for the Cheremetiev Palace excursion) and excursions are strictly subject to availability. You are strongly advised for this reason to reserve your chosen excursions at the time of booking your cruise, or at the very latest, 60 days prior to departure. The descriptions and tariffs for all excursions are for guidance purposes only. Some of the places visited are subject to high levels of security (the Kremlin, for example, is both a tourist attraction and the centre of the Russian government).

WHAT TO PACK We recommend bringing clothing appropriate for the season and comfortable walking shoes for the excursions. Many of the visits will be on foot and the streets are often cobbled. It is also highly recommended that you pack woollens and a waterproof coat as well as more dressy attire to wear at dinner, particularly the Captain’s Dinner. CLIMATE Russia : the whole of the country has a very distinct continental climate which is particularly cold in winter and hot in summer, with very short intermediate seasons. Spring arrives late, usually around the end of April in Moscow. It then becomes very sunny, temperatures rise very rapidly but it is still cold at night. By very early June, it is already summer; hot during the day and often stormy in Moscow but more temperate on the shores of the Baltic and in Saint Petersburg, where the “White Nights” can be quite cool. Autumn arrives early. In September,

both in Moscow and in Saint Petersburg, pleasant warm days alternate with days that are already quite cold. For the Astrakhan-Moscow cruise: temperatures are usually between 15°C and 25°C depending on the port of call. Astrakhan is at the same latitude as Nice. Ukraine : the Ukraine has a temperate continental climate with summers that are often hot. ELECTRICITY 220 Volts – no adaptor required (NB: UK visitors will require a standard European adaptor). TIPPING Tips for the crew and on-board staff (sailors, crew, waiters and waitresses, chambermaids, ...): we recommend 4€ per passenger per day. For guides: it is entirely up to each individual to show their appreciation according to the level of service they have received. Tips should be paid on the spot and only in cash. No tips can be invoiced or billed.

We cannot be held responsible for the unexpected closure of any intended site and we will always do our best to arrange an alternative visit in such instances. There are often traffic jams in Moscow and Saint Petersburg due to high volumes of traffic and this can have an effect on some of the excursions. Depending on the return time of your flight, you may be able to take lunch on board the ship on the final day for a supplement. During free time: return transfers between the ship and the town centre are not included and are available at a supplement. SHOWS In Russia, the tariffs for tourists are fixed at a single price which is often much higher than the rates for Russian people attending the same show, and the category of the seat in the theatre is not taken into account. These seats are strictly non-refundable. The Bolshoi Theatre is currently being renovated so all performances take place on the new stage which is located close to the old theatre. The Bolshoi and Mariinsky Theatres: depending on the date

and show, as well as the category of seat in the theatre, ticket prices may be higher than expected. The programme of events is not released until around 30 days prior to the show date. All reservations for such shows must be made with us at least 60 days prior to the departure date of the cruise (theatres may be closed in July and August). YOUR ACCOMMODATION BEFORE AND AFTER THE CRUISE CroisiEurope can also make suggestions for your overnight hotel arrangements, either before the start of the cruise and/ or for the night after your return near to your airport. Please don’t hesitate to contact us for more information. All our programmes and itineraries were correct at the time of publishing (3rd June 2010) and may be subject to modification.

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In the event of the sale of air travel tickets or of tickets for travel on a regular airlines not accompanied by services connected to this transport, the seller shall provide the purchaser with one or several tickets of passage for the entire trip issued by the carrier or under his responsibility. In the case of transport on request, the name and address of the carrier on whose account the tickets are issued must appear. The separate invoicing of the various parts of a same tour package does not exempt the seller from its duties under the regulatory provisions of this section. Article R.211-3-1: The exchanging of pre-contractual information or provision of the contractual terms are made in writing. They can be done by electronic means according to the validity and exercising terms specified in articles 1369-1 to 1369-11 of the civil code. The name or company name and address of the seller shall be mentioned, as well as an indication of his registration in the register, specified in a) of article L 141-3 or as needed, the name, address and indication of the registration of the federation or union mentioned in the second paragraph of article R 211-2. Article R211-4: Prior to the conclusion of the contract, the seller must communicate to the consumer, the information regarding the prices, the dates and the other elements constituting the services provided during the trip or stay such as: 1. The destination, the means, the characteristics and the categories of transport used. 2. The type of lodging, its location, its level of comfort and its main characteristics, its tourist certification and classification corresponding to the regulations or common practices of the country of destination. 3. The offered catering services. 4. The description of the itinerary in the case of tours. 5. The administrative and health-related formalities which must be carried out by citizens or inhabitants or another member country of the European Union or of a Country party to the European Economic Space, notably in the case of the crossing of borders, as well as the deadlines for accomplishing such formalities. 6. The visits, excursions and other services included in the package price, or available for a charge. 7. The minimum or maximum size of the group required for the trip or stay to take place, as well as, if the execution of the trip or the stay is subject to a minimum number of participants, the deadline for informing the consumer in case of cancellation of the trip or stay ; this date may not be set at less than twenty-one days prior to the departure. 8. The amount or percentage of the price to be paid as a deposit at the conclusion of the contract, as well as the payment schedule of the balance. 9. The terms of revision of the prices such as provided for in the contract in application of article R.211-8 of the present decree. 10. The conditions of contractual cancellation. 11. The conditions of cancellation specified in articles R 211-9, R 211-10 and R 211-11. 12. The information concerning the optional taking out of an insurance policy covering the consequences of certain cases of cancellation or of an assistance contract covering certain specific risks, notably the expenses for repatriation in the case of accident or illness. 13. When the contract includes aerial transport services, the information, for each flight section, specified in articles R 211-15 to R 211-18. Article R211-5: The preliminary information provided to the consumer binds the seller, unless in providing this information the seller has expressly reserved the right to modify certain elements. The seller must, in this case, clearly indicate in which manner this modification can occur and on what elements. In any case, any modifications to the preliminary information must be communicated to the consumer before the contract is entered into.

Article R211-6: The contract concluded between the seller and the purchaser must be in writing and drawn up in duplicate of which one copy shall be handed over to the purchaser and signed by both parties. When the contract is entered into by electronic means, articles 1369-1 to 1369-11 of the civil code are applied. The contract must include the following clauses: 1. The name and address of the seller, the respective guarantor and the insurance company as well as the name and address of the organiser. 2. The destination or the destinations of the trip, and in the case of a split stay, the different periods and their dates. 3. The means, the characteristics and the categories of transport used, the dates and locations of departure and return. 4. T he type of lodging, its location, its level of comfort and its main characteristics and its tourist classification according to the regulations or common practices of the country of destination. 5. Offered catering services. 6. The itinerary in the case of tours. 7. The visits, sightseeing excursions, or other services included in the total price of the trip and of the stay. 8. The total price of the services invoiced as well as the indication of any possible revision of this invoicing provided for by article R211-8. 9. The indication, if appropriate, of fees or taxes related to certain services such as the landing, disembarkation or boarding taxes in ports and airports and stay taxes when such taxes are not included in the price of the service or services provided. 10. The schedule and terms of payment of the price ; the last instalment made by the purchaser may not be lower than 30 % of the cost of the trip or stay and must be made at the moment when the travel documents enabling execution of the trip or stay are handed over. 11. The specific conditions requested by the purchaser and accepted by the seller. 12. The terms according to which the purchaser may file a claim against the seller for non-performance or poor performance of the contract. Such claims must be addressed as quickly as possible, by any means allowing to receive a receipt confirmation for the seller and as needed, indicated in writing, be to the organiser of the trip and the provider of the services concerned. 13. The deadline by which the purchaser must be informed in case of cancellation of the trip or the stay by the seller in the case whereby the execution of the trip or the stay subject to a minimum number of participants, pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 7 of article R211-4. 14. The conditions of contractual cancellation. 15. T he conditions of cancellation specified in articles R211-9, R211-10 and R211-11. 16. The details concerning the risks covered and the amount of the warranties taken out through the insurance policy covering the consequences of the civil and professional liability of the seller. 17. The indications concerning the insurance policy covering the consequences of certain cases of cancellation, taken out by the purchaser (policy number and name of the insurance company) as well as the indications concerning the assistance contract covering certain specific risks, notably the expenses for repatriation in case of accident or illness; in this case the seller must hand over a document specifying at least the risks covered and the risks excluded. 18. The deadline by which the seller must be notified by the purchaser if the purchaser transfers the contract. 19. The undertaking to provide to the purchaser, the following information at least 10 days prior to the date of the departure: a) the name, address and telephone number of the local representative of the seller or, failing that, the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the local organisations which may assist the consumer in case of difficulty, or failing that, the telephone number enabling the consumer to contact the seller in case of emergency. b) for trips and stays of minors in foreign countries, a telephone

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number and an address at which the child or the person responsible for the child’s stay in the foreign country may be directly contacted. 20. The termination and penalty-free refund clause for the amounts paid by the buyer in the event of any failure to comply with the information duty specified in 13° of article R 211 – 4. 21. The undertaking to provide the buyer, in due time before the start of the trip or stay, with the departure and arrival times. Article R211-7: The purchaser may transfer his contract to a transferee who meets the same conditions as the purchaser in order to carry out the trip or stay, as long as such contract has not yet come into force. Unless a stipulation more favourable to the transferor is made, the transferor must inform the seller of this decision by any means allowing to secure a receipt confirmation at least seven days before the trip. In the case of a cruise, this deadline is brought to 15 days. This transfer shall not be subject, in any case, to a prior authorisation of the seller. Article R211-8: When the contract contains an express option of revision of the price, within the limits provided for in Article L.211-12, it shall indicate the specific terms of calculation, both for an increase and for a decrease, of the variations of the prices, and notably the amount of the transport and related taxes, the currency or currencies which may have an influence on the price of the trip or stay, the share of the price to which the variation is applied, the exchange rate of the currency or currencies used as a reference when the price indicated in the contract is set. Article R211-9: WWhen, before the departure of the purchaser, the seller is forced to modify one of the essential elements of the contract, such as a significant rise in price and when he breaches the duty of information mentioned in 13° of article R 211 –4, the purchaser may, without filing any claims for any damage suffered, and after having been informed about it by the seller by any means allowing to secure a receipt confirmation;  - either terminate the contract and obtain without penalty the immediate reimbursement of the amounts paid, - or accept the modification of the trip of substitution proposed by the seller; an endorsement to the contract specifying the modifications made shall then be signed by the parties; any decrease in price shall be deducted from any amounts due by the purchaser, and if the payment already made by the purchaser exceeds the price of the modified service, the excess amount shall be reimbursed to the purchaser before the departure date. Article R211-10: IIn the case provided for in Article L.211-14, when, before the departure of the purchaser, the seller cancels the trip or the stay, the seller shall inform the purchaser by any means allowing to secure a receipt confirmation; the purchaser, without filing any claims for any damages suffered, shall obtain from the seller the immediate reimbursement without penalties of the sums paid, the purchaser shall receive, in this case, an indemnity at least equal to the penalty which he would have borne if the cancellation had occurred by his own doing at the same date. The provisions of the present Article shall not under any circumstances constitute an impediment to any amicable contract through which the purchaser accepts a trip or stay of substitution proposed by the seller. Article R211-11: When after the departure of the purchaser, the seller cannot supply a preponderant share of the services provided for in the contract, representing a non-negligible percentage of the price paid by the purchaser, he should immediately take the following steps without filing any claims for any damages suffered:  - either propose services in replacement of the services planned, bearing any price increase, and if the services accepted by the purchaser are of lower quality, the seller shall reimburse him, immediately on the purchaser’s return, the price difference. - or if the seller cannot propose any service in replacement or if these are refused by the purchaser for valid reasons, supply the purchaser, without any price increase, tickets for transport in order to enable the purchaser to return in conditions which may be found equivalent to the place of departure of another place accepted by the two parties. The provisions of this article are applicable to any failure to comply with the duty specified in 13° of article R 211-4.

SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE VALIDITY: Brochure valid from 1st september 2010 to 31st december 2012. PRICES: Our prices are established on the basis of the prevailing economic conditions applicable as at 15 March 2010. We reserve the right to review our prices in the event of variations in exchange rates, the cost of fuel (Brent barrel reference available on the E.I.A’s web site, economic conditions or any other service provision mentioned in the programmes, pursuant to the statutory part of Book II of the Tourism Code. The prices shall be confirmed by the travel agent selling the cruise at the time of booking. In the event of modifications, the adjustment up or down shall not necessarily be operated upon the date of payment for service provisions, but upon the date of use which alone shall prevail. They are indicated in euro. Our prices are given per person and based on a double cabin. They include the service provisions underlined but exclude other costs and any expenditure occasioned by a fortuitous event (strike, riot, revolution, weather conditions, water levels, etc.). The cost of visas and tariffs for optional excursions are subject to modification at any time without prior notice. Our prices are calculated at an all-in rate including a series of service provisions described in the programmes and reserved by the customer but exclude all service provisions that the customer shall reserve and pay for on board. They are based on a certain number of nights and do not necessarily correspond to a predetermined number of full days. If, owing to the schedules imposed by the various means of transport, the first and last days happen to be curtailed by a late arrival or a morning departure, no refunds shall be forthcoming. The duration of the voyage is calculated as of the day of convocation to the day of return. . For touring itineraries where minimum numbers are mentioned, the price will be fixed according to the number of participants. All services charged on board the boats should be paid on board, before the clients get off. Accommodation FOR CRUISES ON THE volga and THE DNIEPER: Meals on the first and last days are not included unless otherwise indicated in the programme, and will be at the passengers’ own expense. All services on the last day end with breakfast. Some meals may be provided by the airline. The classification and category of the hotels and ships are provided by the local authorities in the country and according to their criteria, which may or may not correspond to the French norms. Any claim or complaint arising as a result of the categorisation of hotel or ship will not give rise to any refund or payment of compensation. PAYMENT FOR THE VOYAGE – BOOKINGS AND SETTLEMENT OF ACCOUNTS: Bookings may be made at any time in any travel agency, subject to places available. Your booking shall be considered firm as soon as you have agreed and applied the conditions of the contract. The voyage cannot be guaranteed if full settlement of the balance owing has not reached us 30 days prior to the date of departure. Failure to pay the balance upon the dates thus defined constitutes default, which is subject to a clause of immediate resolution of the contract. For bookings made less than 30 days prior to the date of departure, the total sum shall be paid on booking. For cruises on the Volga and the Dnieper the voyage cannot be guaranteed if full settlement of the balance owing has not reached us 45 days prior to the date of departure. For any bookings made within 45 days of departure, the total holiday cost will be due at the time of booking. Failure to pay the balance upon the dates thus defined constitutes default, which is subject to a clause of immediate resolution of the contract. By virtue of Articles L-441-3 and L-441-6 of the Commercial Code, all late payments shall bring about the application of late payment penalties equal to 1.5 times the legal rate of interest. Furthermore, no discounts shall be granted for early payment. Travel documents and transport tickets shall be issued to the passenger after payment of the price in full. ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS IN THE EVENT OF MODIFICATION BY THE CUSTOMER PRIOR TO DEPARTURE: For cruises: All modifications to the booking fifteen days prior to departure shall entail a charge of  E 30 excluding VAT per person (excluding postage costs, which shall be charged as extra). Such charge is not refundable and is payable immediately. However, no modifications shall be accepted less than four days prior to departure. Such charges shall also be demanded in the event of transfer of the contract to a third party. For transfers: Should a modification require the change of one or more names of customers, we decline all liability as to acceptance or refusal by our various suppliers, particularly the airline companies. Modification charges in the order 50 e excluding VAT added to the total ticket price excluding VAT per person may be demanded by said companies. In the event of refusal, the cancellation charge scales apply. MODIFICATIONS TO AIRLINE SERVICES BY CUSTOMERS AFTER DEPARTURE: The tariffs of the airlines used to reach the ports of embarkation are subject to specific terms and conditions of reservation and issue. Once the voyage has started, no modifications are permitted by the airline companies or by the ship owner and no refunds shall be forthcoming. The ship owner shall not meet the accommodation expenses of passengers put ashore in the course of the cruise or at the end of the cruise. POSTAGE COSTS: Any costs such as guaranteed overnight delivery, express delivery, etc. rendered necessary by dint of a late booking, strikes by the postal services or other circumstances beyond our control shall be billed to the travel agency or to the customer. CANCELLATION COSTS: Should the customer cancel, the refund of the sums paid shall be made after deduction of the amounts (cancellation costs) stipulated in the contract. All cancellations must be sent to us by recorded delivery with acknowledgement of receipt. Insurance costs and all other cancellation costs demanded by our suppliers shall in no event be refunded. If one of the passengers in a double cabin cancels his booking, the remaining passenger shall pay the single cabin supplement. IMPORTANT: All all-in prices including air transport are subject to the general and special terms and conditions of cancellation of the desi gnated airline companies. In the event of cancellation of one or more

passengers, the following terms and conditions of cancellation shall be applied: • Land, river and maritime services: pursuant to the general terms and conditions of CroisiEurope. • Air transport: terms and conditions of the designated airline company, available on the web sites of the respective airlines or from our booking departments on request. REFUNDS / DISCOUNTS: No refund shall be forthcoming if the customer fails to turn up at the times and places mentioned in the travel instructions sent to him. Likewise, if he cannot provide the police or health documents required for his voyage (passports, visas, identity card, vaccination certificate, etc.). CroisiEurope cannot be held responsible for a delay to air, rail or land feeder services bringing about the passenger’s failure to appear at departure, regardless of the reason, even if such delay is the result of a case of force majeure, a fortuitous circumstance or the fault of a third party. Curtailment of the cruise shall not give rise to a refund request or credit note of any kind, unless appropriate cancellation insurance has been taken out which includes such option in its general terms and conditions. In this case, the refund shall be made directly by the insurance company. The waiver of any of the services included in the services of the cruise shall not entitle to any refund. Claims on the ground of possible price differences shall not be taken into consideration. The signature of the booking contract and payment of the invoice by the client imply his acceptance of the travel prices and terms. It is impossible for CroisiEurope to take into account, afterwards, reductions or special prices announced after the trip is confirmed. Reductions apply to the base price before airport taxes, extra costs, handling costs, visa and insurance costs. The various reductions cannot be used concurrently and cannot be granted subsequent to booking. Reductions are not applicable to promotions. REDUCTIONS FOR CHILDREN: Under 2 years of age, meal and accommodation costs are payable in situ; over 2 and under 10 years of age: 20% reduction on the price of the cruise excluding taxes, supplements and administrative costs. The various reductions cannot be used concurrently and cannot be granted subsequent to booking. Reductions are not applicable to promotions. TRIPLE CABIN REDUCTION: Under 2 years of age, meal and accommodation costs are payable in situ; over 2 and under 10 years of age: 20% reduction on the price of the cruise excluding taxes, supplements and administrative costs. This discount does not apply to cruises on the Volga and the Dnieper. Indeed, for cruises on the Volga and the Dniepr, the children under 12 years of age : 30 % reduction on the price of the cruise excluding taxes, supplements and administrative costs. TRIPLE CABIN REDUCTION: 30% reduction on the all-in cruise price shall be granted to the 3rd occupant of the same family in a triple cabin excluding taxes, supplements and administrative costs. This discount does not apply to cruises on the Volga and the Dnieper. Indeed, for cruises on the Volga and the Dniepr : 25 % reduction on the all-in cruise price shall be granted to the 3rd occupant of the same family in a triple cabin excluding taxes, supplements and administrative costs. INDIVIDUAL CABIN: Individual cabins are allowed in an amount of 10% of the total number. The number of individual cabins shall not exceed 12, on the total number on the boat. TRIPLE CABIN REDUCTION: 30% reduction on the all-in cruise price shall be granted to the 3rd occupant of the same family in a triple cabin excluding taxes, supplements and administrative costs. This discount does not apply to cruises on the Volga and the Dnieper. Indeed, for cruises on the Volga and the Dniepr : 25 % reduction on the all-in cruise price shall be granted to the 3rd occupant of the same family in a triple cabin excluding taxes, supplements and administrative costs. FORMALITIES: Participants must meet the police and customs formalities in force at the time the voyage takes place and according to their nationality, and must have in their possession all tourist and transit visas and any health certificates required, and this for all countries through which the cruise itinerary passes. We recommend that passengers check for any modifications with their travel agency or consulates, embassies and competent health services or by visiting the website http:/www.diplomatie.gouv.fr, travelling advice section. A passenger who is not permitted to board a flight or finds himself denied entry into a country, owing to his failure to present documents required by the authorities and mentioned in the contract of sale or the invoice which he has signed, may not claim a refund of any kind. In the event of non-compliance, all costs incurred shall be at the total charge of the customer. The passenger is required to provide the company with any information necessary to enable the latter to satisfy its own obligations on security. In situations where we arrange the entry documents for clients (visa), we will do so on the basis of the information supplied to us by the client. We cannot be held liable under any circumstances if any information provided proves to be erroneous. The requested documents must be sent to us by RECORDED DELIVERY (SIGNED FOR ON RECEIPT) within the required time frame and after having verified that they will be valid for the countries to be visited. These documents will not be returned until the day of departure. We will not be held responsible for any delay or non-delivery by the relevant authorities. NB: between publication of this brochure and the date of departure, certain modifications may occur. CroisiEurope cannot be declared responsible for the failure to observe the formalities on which it advises upon reservation of dossiers at the latest. CroisiEurope may in no event be held responsible for fines resulting from the failure to observe the customs or health regulations of the countries visited. CHILDREN / MINORS: Reservations from minors shall not be accepted by the travel agency but must be made by the parents or other adults of more than 18 years of age with the necessary authorisations. Minors of under 18 years of age are not permitted to travel on board unaccompanied. They must be accompanied by parents or adults of more than 18 years of age. No alcoholic beverages shall be served to minors on board. 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MEDICAL CONTRAINDICATIONS: Upon signature of the contract, the passenger shall inform the travel agency of all illnesses and any mental or physical disabilities which may require particular forms of care or assistance. No reservations can be accepted for passengers whose physical or mental condition is likely to render their participation in the cruise impossible or dangerous for themselves or others, or who require forms of care or assistance impossible to guarantee aboard ship. All passengers shall ensure that they are medically and physically fit to undertake a cruise without endangering their life or the life of others. No medical services are offered aboard our ships. Some suppliers (hoteliers, airlines and cruise companies, etc) may require a medical certificate confirming that the passenger is fit to travel or they may refuse to accept the booking if they feel that they will be unable to guarantee any assistance or treatment deemed necessary for the health and well-being of the passenger. All personal accidents, diversions or forced stopover costs disrupting the course of the cruise shall be at the liability of the passenger having concealed his unfitness to travel. Participation in the voyage and in excursions is subject to the condition of the passenger having sufficient mobility. We therefore recommend the wearing of footwear suitable for life aboard with non-slip soles. DENIED BOARDING AND PREMATURE DISEMBARKATION: Boarding may be denied to all passengers and a passenger’s cruise may be curtailed (at the risk and cost of the passenger put ashore) when, in the opinion of the ship’s captain or the senior officer on board, such passenger is not fit to travel, for administrative or other reasons, or disrupts or endangers other passengers. Such a passenger may be put ashore in any port of call whatsoever without the ship owner’s liability being invoked. The river cruise operator may not be required to reimburse the days of the cruise not made by the passenger put ashore or to cover any costs occasioned by being thus put ashore. COMPLIANCE WITH THE TIMING OF STOPOVERS: On stopovers, the latest time for returning to the ship and departure of the ship are mentioned aboard and stipulated by the senior officer on board. It behoves passengers to abide by such times. The company declines all liability in the event of failure to board at the appointed time. No refund or compensation shall be payable to the passenger. EXCURSIONS: The excursions presented in the brochure are optional (unless otherwise stated). The itineraries of the excursions defined in the programmes are given as a rough guide and may be subject to variations owing to external circumstances (e.g. meteorological conditions, strikes, transports delays, closure of sites by the local authorities, etc.) or owing to local service providers. In actual fact, some of the places visited are subject to high levels of security (the Kremlin, for example). The authorities in any country may therefore close any place in an untimely manner and prohibit all visits. We cannot be held responsible for the unexpected closure of any intended site and we will always do our best to arrange an alternative visit in such instances. In the event of cancellation of an excursion, CroisiEurope undertakes to do its utmost to offer replacement tours. In the event of definitive cancellation, the excursion shall be refunded. No complementary compensation may be claimed in such circumstances. Prices are given as a rough guide and are guaranteed for a minimum of 25 people per excursion. If the minimum number of 25 people is not reached, a price adjustment may be applied on board ship when the excursion takes place, whether such excursion was purchased on board or in the context of an all-in excursions price on booking. Excursions scheduled for the evening of or the morning after boarding are only guaranteed for customers who have paid the all-in excursion price (unless the minimum of 25 passengers is not reached. In this case, the special terms and conditions mentioned above shall be applied). For the cruises on the Volga and the Dnieper, the excursions that are booked on the spot, mentioned or otherwise in our programmes are organised by local companies entirely independent of CroisiEurope. Even if they are proposed by our local representatives as an extra service to passengers, they are bought freely on the spot and do not form a component part of the holiday booked through CroisiEurope from France. All descriptions and tariffs shown are for guidance purposes only. PERSONAL ITEMS / LUGGAGE: Animals, hazardous objects and products, such as illegal substances, firearms, blunt objects and knives, explosives, oxygen, compressed air or inflammable products, etc. are strictly prohibited on board. The ship owner reserves the right to deny boarding to passengers in possession of such items. Passengers shall be answerable for all damage suffered by the ship owner owing to the failure to abide by the aforementioned obligations. Loss of objects or material damage thereto shall be declared on board in writing to the Purser’s Office. Such declaration shall be forwarded to us by the passenger within three days of disembarkation. Except in cases of fault on its part, the company may not be held responsible for the loss, theft, pilferage of and/or damage to the passenger’s property. Our crew is at your disposal for the handling of your luggage and its liability may not be invoked. The limit on liability is 450 E per passenger. Luggage is the responsibility of the passenger. The forgetting of luggage owing to the customer’s oversight shall result in the charging of any additional costs incurred in recovering it. We advise our passengers to take out luggage insurance. In the event of loss, late delivery or damage to luggage in the context of air transfers, it is the passenger’s responsibility to fill in the luggage complaint form at the airport with the airline company. The original shall be required by the latter for processing all claims. VALUABLE ITEMS: The ship owner shall not be answerable for the loss of or damage to valuable items, money, financial documents, jewellery, and personal property. We request you not to leave valuable items unattended. Furthermore, we advise you not to leave in the luggage you entrust to carriers any valuable items, keys or identity papers, or medicinal products essential to your health. We cannot be held responsible in the event of damage to and loss or theft of personal effects.

COMPLAINTS: All complaints must be forwarded to us within 3 days of disembarkation by any means allowing for receipt confirmation to the seller, in accordance with the Tourism Code, and shall be taken into consideration to the extent that such complaint has been observed. The customer shall attach to his letter the assessment form submitted to him with his travel documentation, and shall also attach all proofs in support of his complaint. In the event of litigation between traders or commercial companies, the courts of Strasbourg alone shall be competent. PURCHASES: All purchases made in situ are the sole responsibility of customers (for example: counterfeit and other articles...). CANCELLATION OF CRUISES BY CROISIEUROPE: The ship owner reserves the right to cancel cruises for circumstances of force majeure, recurrent climatic or natural events (high tides and low tides, cyclones, etc.) or which may render it impossible to enjoy certain service provisions for reasons relating to passenger safety, and this at any time prior to departure, with no other obligation than to reimburse sums paid. In such a case, the customer may not claim any complementary indemnity. CroisiEurope shall, insofar as this is possible, offer the passenger a replacement cruise of equivalent value. The passenger shall be entitled, as he chooses, to take advantage of such replacement cruise or else receive a refund under the terms set out in these conditions. Should the passenger accept the replacement cruise, no reimbursement or payment of compensation shall take place. CroisiEurope reserves the right to cancel one or other cruise up to 21 days prior to departure in the event of insufficient bookings; the customer may not claim any indemnity in this specific case. The minimum number of participants is set to 80 people. CHANGES TO PROGRAMMES, ITINERARIES AND TIMETABLES: In the event of strike, riot, inclement weather conditions or for any other reason, CroisiEurope may at all times and without notice, advance or delay a departure or a stopover or, if need be, change ports of call, and may not be held responsible to passengers in the event of cancellation, earlier or later departure or arrival, modification or substitution. CroisiEurope may not be held responsible for any failure to abide by the arrival and departure times given in this brochure, and this regardless of the port of call. Generally speaking, and this is the universal principal, the ship’s captain’s primary mission is the safety of passengers on board. Regardless of the ship or the destination, he is the sole master on board and may decide at any time to divert the ship or cancel a port of call. The ship’s captain may cancel the cruise or modify the itinerary of the cruise if he judges it appropriate to the interests of passengers and the safety of the vessel. Should the cruise be interrupted for reasons of force majeure, the customer shall be refunded for the days of the cruise not effected but may not claim any complementary indemnity. Should such modifications or cancellations of the voyage occur, Articles R 211-9 to R 211-11 of the Tourism Code shall apply. For the cruises on the Volga and the Dnieper, we reserve the right of the tour leaders to modify the itineraries and order of excursions in our programmes at any given moment if circumstances demand it. Possible unforeseen circumstances (civil or religious festivals, political demonstrations, strikes, etc.) may bring about modifications to visits or excursions for which CroisiEurope cannot be held responsible and which shall not permit the customer to request compensation. Some destinations are subject to particular meteorological and climatic conditions. Some ports of call may be reversed, curtailed or cancelled. In the event of cancellation, excursions purchased on board shall be reimbursed. No other compensation shall be payable. A particular port of call cannot be taken to be the objective of a programme, which is intended to explore a region in a general way and discover the pleasures of sailing. CHANGE IN CABIN CATEGORY OR NUMBER BY THE SHIPOWNER: For technical or operational reasons, river companies or ship-owners may allot the passenger a cabin other than the one set or chosen upon the reservation. In that event the new allotted cabin should be at least in the same category. Such change shall not be considered a valid cancellationreason for the client, nor a significant change in the contract and shall entitle to no compensation. AIR AND RAIL TRANSPORT: The considerable increase in air and rail traffic, events beyond our control (strikes, technical incidents, meteo-

rology, etc.) and safety imperatives mean that charter and regular airline companies and railway companies are not always able to respect the schedules. Delays, both on departure and on return, are possible and are beyond the control of the carrier, the tour operator and the travel agency. No compensation other than that laid down in prevailing legislation shall be granted, regardless of the subsequent professional or personal consequences. The customer is therefore recommended to allow a reasonable period of time, particularly for the return flight, in the event of connecting flights or important appointments. Modifications to times and dates imposed by the railway or airline companies may occur both at departure and on arrival, causing the journey to be shortened or extended. CroisiEurope, acting in the capacity of intermediary between the buyer and the railway or airline company, shall strive to find the most suitable solutions but may not be held responsible for the consequences of any such delays or modifications. No compensation shall be forthcoming in such circumstances. Furthermore, we decline all liability for air and rail transfers not booked through the CroisiEurope tour operator. Our customers travelling to or from the cruise by their own means are recommended to book tickets which can be changed or refunded. Cruises may not be cancelled by the customer owing to rail or air traffic. For your information, airline companies recommend the re-confirmation of the return flight. It is incumbent on passengers to do so within the times allowed. Tickets issued in the context of our programmes or booked directly by the customer, which are not used on the outward and/or return journey, shall not be reimbursed, even if postponed to a later date or if the holiday is cancelled. Giving up one’s seat to take a different flight or train shall not give rise to a refund on the unused ticket or to the payment of the cost of the new ticket. All complaints regarding travel prior or subsequent to the cruise, whether by air or by land, and any costs (taxi, parking, hotels, modifications to reservations, tickets which cannot be changed, etc.) shall not give rise to any compensation in situ or upon return. Likewise in cases of arrivals at a station or an airport different from the station or airport of departure (e.g.: Paris Orly, Paris Roissy). Pursuant to Decree No 2007-669 of 2 May 2007 on the obligation to inform passengers of the identity of the airline carrier, the customer shall be informed of the identity of the contractual carrier(s) or of the carrier(s) likely to fulfil the flight purchased de facto. The vendor shall inform the customer of the identity of the actual airline company which shall handle the flight(s). Such information shall be communicated eight days at the latest prior to the date laid down in the transport contract or at the time the contract is concluded if this occurs fewer than eight days prior to the start of the journey. In the event of modification to the identity of the carrier, the customer shall be informed thereof and this at the time of check-in at the latest. The passenger ticket used in airline and railway companies, or else the control card, constitutes the only contract between the latter and the customer. The customer is responsible for his transport document, shall therefore accept the consequences of any loss, theft or destruction of his transport document and shall not be entitled to invoke our liability. The baggage allowance is generally 20kg per person on regular flights and 15kg on charter flights. Excess baggage charges shall be paid to the company during check-in. The transport of bulky items (wheelchairs, breathing apparatus, pushchairs, etc.) should be pointed out when booking and may be subject to a variable supplement depending on the airline company. Certain airline companies charge for assistance at airports and service provisions on board. In the event of damage to or non-delivery of luggage by the airline company, the customer must go immediately to the luggage complaints department at the airport of arrival in order to open a complaint file and fill in a loss or damage statement. The passenger shall also keep all originals of his transport documents. The airline company shall take no further action unless such procedure is undertaken and such documents presented. CroisiEurope, acting in the capacity of intermediary between the buyer and the airline company, shall strive to find the most suitable solutions but may not be held responsible for the consequences of any such damage to or loss of luggage. No compensation shall be forthcoming from CroisiEurope in such circumstances.

RESPONSIBILITY OF CARRIERS: The consequences of accidents / incidents which may occur during airline transport are governed by the provisions of the Warsaw and Montreal Conventions or local regulations governing domestic transport in the country concerned. RESPONSIBILITY OF PASSENGERS: Each passenger (or, if the passenger is a minor, his parents or guardians) is responsible and undertakes to compensate the company for any damage to the ship, its fixtures and fittings or to any of the ship’s property, for all fines or contraventions imposed upon the company owing to an act, omission or violation of a law, whether it be a voluntary act or not on the part of the passenger. Passports must be in order for the countries through which the ship passes. RESPONSIBILITY OF CROISIEUROPE: In its capacity as organiser of cruises, both as owner and charterer, the obligations of CroisiEurope are defined by the combined provisions of the Tourism Code and those specifically and lawfully applicable to the navigation of the ship assigned to the cruise and, in the absence of such a law, to those of the Law of 15th June 1895, and to these terms and conditions with which the cruise passenger hereby states that he is fully cognisant. The responsibility of CroisiEurope may only be invoked for reasons pertaining to the ship’s crew and to the ship. All anomalies shall be pointed out to the Purser. CroisiEurope may not be held responsible for any damage suffered by passengers on dry land: injuries, accidents, loss, irregularities, delays, lack of means of transport, etc. imputable to external companies such as airline companies, hotels, reception agencies, restaurateurs, suppliers, etc. All services thereto pertaining (transport, accommodation, transfers…) reserved in addition to the cruise do not fall under its responsibility. The limitation of CroisiEurope for bodily damage is SDR 46,600 per passenger (SDR: Special Drawing Rights: international currency). CROISIEUROPE INSURANCE: Regarding the civil liability of CroisiEurope in respect of passengers and third parties, CroisiEurope is insured for bodily and material accidents by a «Protection and Indemnity Club (P&I)» guarantee. Regarding the professional civil liability of the cruise organiser, the latter is insured pursuant to the provisions of the Tourism Code. The customer may consult the cover underwritten on request. Professional civil liability insurance: insurance policy no. 43884621 Financial cover provided by A.P.S. – 15, Avenue Carnot – 75017 Paris REPATRIATION ASSISTANCE GUARANTEE: Insurance including medial repatriation and poople assistance is included in all our cruises. It is contract nr. 302953 taken out with Mondial Assistance. For further information please enquire. OPTIONAL INSURANCE: For your comfort and safety, we strongly advise that you take out the cancellation, luggage damage, civil liabilityand stay interruption insurance offered by CroisiEurope and taken out with Mondial Assistance. The general and specific terms of that contract nr. 303683 are provided upon enrolment for the trip. General Information: all the information published in our brochures concerning timetables, itineraries and hotel and ship facilities were correct at the time the brochure was published and may be subject to modifications. In such cases, customers will be advised of any such amendments at the booking stage. Maps, photographs and illustrations are provided purely for guidance purposes and are not contractual. PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA: Pursuant to the French Data Protection Act of 6 January 1978 and the provisions on the protection of personal data, the information given to CroisiEurope by its co-contractor is required to process his order and is essential to the management of service provisions. With the customer’s consent, such data may also be used by CroisiEurope to send him its promotional or commercial offers, by electronic or postal mail. The co-contractor has the right of access to and rectification of all data which concern him, which he can exercise by writing to CroisiEurope, Marketing Department, 12 Rue de la Division Leclerc, 67000 Strasbourg, specifying his surname, first name and address.

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