River Cruises 2015 by Lueftner Cruises

RIVER CRUISES 2015 DANUBE · RHINE MAIN MOSELLE · RHÔNE SAÔNE · SEINE DUTCH & BELGIAN WATERWAYS · MEKONG · IRRAWADDY

Dear Amadeus Guests, Welcome to a year packed with exciting travel highlights on the most beautiful waterways of Europe and Asia. As a traditional family business with over 30 years’ experience in river cruising, we know what really matters when it comes to providing an unforgettable cruise vacation: the feeling of travelling yet being at home at the same time. We therefore aim to pair the highest international standards on all of our trips with the Austrian warmth and hospitality which we value and appreciate as a family. Our multiple award-winning AMADEUS fleet offers over 500 fascinating river cruises at all times of the year and for every occasion: for example, our popular classic cruises on the Dutch and Belgian waterways, on the Rhine, Main, Danube, Rhône and Saône. This season you can look forward to some carefully compiled themed cruises and exciting land programs as well as some exotic adventure trips on the mysterious Asian rivers, the Mekong and Irrawaddy. From 2015 the program will also feature a romantic new cruise along the French river Seine, allowing you to walk in the footsteps of famous artists from Paris to Normandy. The entire AMADEUS team hopes you enjoy the inspiring read! We look forward to welcoming you on board of the AMADEUS fleet soon, Dr. Wolfgang Lüftner & Martina Lüftner and the AMADEUS team

Dr. Wolfgang Lüftner and Martina Lüfter with family

Contents Introduction

Rooms with a thousand views Cultural culinary delights At your service Captivating shore excursions

2-9

2-3 4-5 6-7 8-9

Our River Cruise Collection

10 - 71

Tulip Cruise

10 - 15

Classical Rhine

16 - 21

Across Europe

22 - 27

Classical Danube

28 - 33

Danube Rhapsody

34 - 39

French Savoir Vivre

40 - 45

Paris & the River Seine

46 - 51

Classical Music on the Rhine and along the Danube

52 - 55

8-day cruise Amsterdam-Ghent-Amsterdam

8-day cruise Amsterdam-Cologne-Basel v.v.

15-day cruise Amsterdam-Vienna-Budapest v.v.

8-day cruise Passau-Budapest v.v. with optional 3-day land program in Prague

8-day cruise Passau-Budapest-Passau

8-day cruise Lyon-Avignon-Arles-Lyon

8-day cruise Paris-Caudebec en Caux-Paris

8-day cruise Budapest-Passau 8-day cruise Basel-Amsterdam v.v.

Holiday Season Cruises on the Rhine and along the Danube

56 - 59 Christmas Markets / Classic Christmas Cruise / New Year‘s Cruise Mekong Discovery

60 - 65

Mysterious Myanmar

66 - 71

Our Fleet

72 - 81

8-day cruise Kampong Cham-My Tho v.v.

10-day cruise Prome-Bagan-Mandalay v.v.

Amadeus Silver II / Amadeus Silver / Amadeus Brilliant / Amadeus Elegant Amadeus Diamond / Amadeus Princess / Amadeus Royal / Amadeus Symphony / Amadeus Classic R.V. Mekong Navigator / R.V. Irrawaddy Explorer

Key Information Cruise Calendar

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Rooms with a thousand views: your stateroom on Amadeus Silver

The art of relaxation Arrive. Unpack. Enjoy.

During your cruise with the AMADEUS fleet the journey is the destination itself: the spacious staterooms are ideal for relaxing and daydreaming and the extensive, floor to ceiling glass windows with French balconies offer magnificent views of the river landscapes floating by. Unwind completely and savour travel without a care in the world: your floating hotel will accompany you everywhere – you only need to unpack your case once!

Timeless elegance meets luxury comfort

On any deck, our well-appointed deluxe stateroom is a personal refuge of spaciousness and timeless elegance to make you feel truly ‘at home‘. Our commitment to modern facilities and world-class comforts makes your stateroom just the right place to unwind after an eventful shore excursion and review all you have seen and done during the day.

Perfection down to the smallest detail • Spacious bathrooms with high quality spa products from the premium ‘Rituals’ brand

• Integrated wall cupboard with plenty of storage space • Cabin safe

• Individually adjustable air-conditioning • Infotainment system with flat-screen TV

Cultural culinary delights Gourmet menus of your choice

Every single day our chef conjures up delicious

and imaginative menus, compiled with great attention to detail. Inspired by the season and region, our chef presents authentic symphonies of flavour to transport you on a culinary voyage of discovery. You can choose between classic favourites, vegetarian alternatives and light and delicious gourmet options.

Relaxed moments of pleasure

From the moment you step into your shipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s restaurant, be prepared for a dining experience that will delight all of your senses. The relaxed yet elegant dress code ensures you enjoy pleasurable moments in an exquisite ambience while our culinary team prepares a selection of sumptuous offerings using only the finest and freshest ingredients. With every evening meal we serve complimentary quality wines from the best winegrowing regions in Europe.

Bakery and patisserie In our on-board bakery and patisserie we bake fresh bread every day as well as creating delicious tarts, luscious cakes, desserts and light pastries â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all made by hand using only the very best ingredients.

River Terrace on Amadeus Silver

Unmatched service in a familiar setting Feel welcome in hundreds of ways

We are particularly proud of our service which is one of our undisputed trademarks, along with our Austrian

hospitality on-board. Our attentive team will anticipate your individual preferences and offer you those extra

special touches that will make you feel at home: donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be surprised if your waiter knows exactly how you like your eggs prepared, the bartender knows your favorite cocktail and our on-board musicians know what song is bound to get you dancing!

Travel with the Best

The AMADEUS fleet comprises a perfectly trained crew who work around the clock to offer the highest possible levels of comfort during your stay. You can place your trust in our long-standing personal experience across all areas: as an expert in river cruising, we deliver the finest travel experience that is unmatched and unforgettable.

Room to breathe There are many spots on board where you can put your feet up and let your imagination run free, ensuring that you can concentrate on relaxing: these include the cosy AMADEUS Club, the spacious sun deck and the glass-protected lounge area of the River Terrace.

Voyage of discovery Relax while the heart of Europe unrolls at your feet

Our river cruises deliver what you value most in a vacation: a true understanding of your destinationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s culture, history and natural beauty, with authentic local experts leading the way. Captivating shore excursions, insightful on-board lectures, culturally enriching local entertainment and exclusive wine tastings provide you with a well-rounded perspective on your exciting ports of call.

AMADEUS Audio Guide You will be provided with feather-light, wireless AMADEUS Audio Guides during all of the land excursions. The receiver is carried around the neck or in a pocket and practical headphones enable you to hear every word of your travel guide all the time. It provides maximum flexibility and convenience without missing a moment of fascinating commentary.

Tailor-made excursion program

We offer a great selection of optional excursions to help you further personalize your cruise. All of the excursions can be booked on an individual basis or ordered in advance as part of a package offering great value. Feel like discovering the regions we travel through on your own? In that case we recommend you take advantage of our exclusive onboard concierge service. And for a more active experience on shore, consider the complimentary use of our bikes on board.

Frankfurt

Tulip Cruise 8 days from

â&#x201A;Ź 1.108 per person

Amsterdam to Amsterdam

Launch the 2015 cruise season with this colourful trip! This 8-day tour takes you through Holland and Belgium past romantic fishing villages, imposing windmills and seemingly endless fields of tulips. Discover city highlights in the likes of Amsterdam and Brussels and explore hidden treasures including Voldendam in Holland and the romantic Belgian cities of Bruges and Ghent. One highlight of this trip is a visit to the colourful Keukenhof flower park, Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest show gardens, which are hugely impressive with their magnificent display of colourful flowers.

Holland in Springtime

Your Itinerary Day

Harbor/City

Program

Amsterdam

Embarkation in the afternoon / Welcome Reception (incl.)

Amsterdam

Your choice in the morning: city tour of Amsterdam with canal boat cruise or visit to Van Gogh Museum / scenic cruise across Holland‘s IJsselmeer to Volendam (incl.) / Visit to a cheese-making facility in Edam in the afternoon

Volendam 3

Arnhem

Your choice in the afternoon: guided city tour of Arnhem with visit to the Open Air Museum or visit to the Hartenstein Airborne Museum

Middelbourg

Your choice in the afternoon: guided excursion to the Delta Works with stop in Veere or guided city walk in Middelbourg

Ghent

City tour of Ghent in the morning / in the afternoon city tour of Bruges, also called the ‘Venice of the North‘

Antwerp

In the morning sightseeing tour of Antwerp / excursion to Belgium‘s capital Brussels including a city tour in the afternoon / Captain‘s Gala Dinner (incl.)

Kinderdijk Utrecht Amsterdam

Tour of Kinderdijk windmills in the morning After lunch visit to Keukenhof Gardens, the ‘World‘s Greatest Flower Show‘ (Rejoin the ship in Amsterdam)

Amsterdam

Disembarkation after breakfast

Excursions (marked in bold) are not included in the cruise rate.

Port times and itineraries are subject to change.

Embarkation / Disembarkation

Port

Cruise al an sc Em Groningen Oldenburg

AMSTERDAM

Amersfoort

Lek

Dordrecht

Waal

Calais Ghent

Dortmund

Kassel

Essen

Venlo

Krefeld Dusseldorf Ca

BELGIUM BRUSSELS

Munster

e Duisburg

s aa

Antwerp Alb ert

Bruges

Eindhoven

GERMANY

Breda

Enschede Be rke l

Nijmegen ´s-Hertogenbosch Tilburg

Osnabrück

al can

nte

Rotterdam

Twe

Utrecht Ede Kinderdijk Arnhem

Den Haag

Middelburg

Apeldoorn

Bremen

Assen

Meppel Vechte

MarkerSea Volendam

Zaandam Haarlem

Ems

ser

IJssel Hoorn Sea

North Sea

FRANCE

HOLLAND

ler

Wadden Sea

nal

Maastricht

Moenchengladbach Heerlen

Cologne

Amsterdam Year after year this vibrant, fun-loving city attracts and delights countless visitors with its charms and unique sights. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to think of any other major European city which is as varied as this impressive city, with its numerous canals, narrow winding streets and curious business premises. Particularly worth seeing are, above all, the Van Gogh Museum and Rijks Museum, the Anne Frank House, the numerous Amsterdam sacred buildings and the beautifully laid out city parks and gardens. An absolute must on a visit to Amsterdam is going on a canal tour, taking you through the narrow network of canals and giving you a unique perspective of this really beautiful city.

Your Cruise DAY 1 Amsterdam

Your Tulip Cruise starts out from the Dutch city of canals, Amsterdam, where your AMADEUS vessel awaits. After boarding there’s plenty of time in the afternoon to explore your floating hotel before we invite you to join us for a welcome cocktail in the Panorama-Bar in the evening. Afterwards the crew will get you in the mood for your cruise with an exclusive welcome dinner. The vessel will stay in Amsterdam overnight.

DAY 2 Amsterdam / Volendam

After breakfast those interested can take a city tour of Amsterdam. This is a chance to discover the main sights of this metropolis and pay a visit to the worldfamous flower market – and of course a trip on a canal is a must! Alternatively you can visit the worldfamous Van Gogh museum – nowhere else in the world are so many works by this Post-Impressionist painter housed under one roof. At midday the AMADEUS vessel sails from Amsterdam heading north. Here we cross the 1,100 km2 IJsselmeer and in the afternoon reach the picturesque fishing village of Volendam, the starting point for our trip to northern Holland. After a walk through the village, you’ll have the chance to visit a regional cheese dairy to watch Holland’s most popular export being made before taking a trip to the small town of Edam with its world-famous cheese market. In the evening you return to the vessel and we set off for Arnhem the same night.

DAY 3 Arnhem

Take this opportunity to enjoy the impressive views of the river landscapes from the sun deck in the morning. We arrive in Arnhem just in time for lunch at midday. The varied afternoon program has something to suit everyone. There’s a trip to the local open-air museum with its 85 historic buildings, offering exciting insight into the daily lives of people in the past, whilst the ‘Bridge of Arnhem’ tour takes visitors to this former Second World War battlefield and includes a trip to the Airborne Museum Hartenstein. Art enthusiasts are recommended to visit the Kröller Müller Museum in nearby Otterlo. This is home to the world’s second largest Van Gogh collection and its special highlight is undoubtedly the 25 ha sculpture park. In the evening we leave Arnhem and set off for Middelbourg.

DAY 4 Middelbourg

We arrive in the small town of Middelbourg at midday on the fourth day of your trip. Two different excursions are on offer in the afternoon, both equally appealing. During a tour of the town you can visit the smallest university in the country as well as gain an insight into the rich history of the town with its impressive monuments and picturesque facades. Alternatively you can take a trip to the imposing

Bruges

Delta Works – a pioneering architectural project established in 1953 following the devastating flood catastrophe. Today it serves as a protection against flooding and storm surges. Afterwards the trip takes you to the historic trading town of Veere before you return to the vessel and set sail from Middelbourg in the early evening.

DAY 5 Ghent

Overnight we cross the border into Belgium and reach the city of Ghent in the early morning, where the cruise vessel will be docked all day. Those who wish can take a tour of Ghent in the morning and visit the sights of Belgium’s third largest city, such as St. Bavo Cathedral with its 85 m clock tower and the city centre which has protected monument status. In the afternoon you can enjoy a tour of the town of Bruges. The centre of this former European Capital of Culture has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000 and has numerous historic treasures to offer including the impressive Church of Our Lady and the belfry tower, the most important tower in the city, which offers unrivalled views of Bruges from a height of 83 metres and with 366 steps to climb. After the trip there’s plenty of time for a gentle stroll through Ghent before your AMADEUS vessel sets sail for Antwerp in the evening.

Visit Bruges and experience a fascinating journey back in time to the Middle Ages! The historic centre of the city is extraordinarily well preserved and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000.

DAY 6 Antwerp

Your AMADEUS vessel arrives in Antwerp in Belgium early in the morning. After breakfast you can explore the city yourself or take a city tour. Antwerp is one of the world’s most important centres of diamond trading as well as home to the largest Gothic church in the Netherlands, the ‘Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal’ containing some valuable paintings by Peter Paul Rubens. Those interested can take a trip to the Belgian capital of Brussels in the afternoon. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to explore this lively city, capital of the European Union. You’ll have the chance to discover world-famous sights such as the Manneken Pis, Atomium and royal residence. When you’re back on board, you’ll be greeted by the captain inviting you to enjoy an elegant gala dinner before whiling away the evening in the panorama bar while the vessel sets sail for the Netherlands.

Boat cruise through Amsterdam‘s canals

DAY 7 Kinderdijk / Utrecht / Amsterdam

On your penultimate morning we arrive in Kinderdijk, a small Dutch town famous for its windmills were you’ll find a total of 19 wind pumps dating from the 18th century. The mills have been replaced by more efficient pumps but many of the old structures still remain and can be visited as part of a tour. Anyone wishing to see these distinctive Dutch landmarks with their own eyes can do so during our morning excursion to Kinderdijk. At midday the vessel sets sail for Utrecht where the highlight of your Tulip Cruise awaits: a visit to the world-famous Keukenhof flower park. This beautiful green area is only open to guests for 8 weeks of the year and during this time there are more tulips in flower here than anywhere else in the world. Over 7 million bulbs are planted here each year and each season visitors from all over the world come to the Keukenhof flower park to attend more than 30 flower shows and explore a 15 km long network of footpaths and the largest sculpture park in the Netherlands. After this trip a coach will take you to Amsterdam where your AMADEUS vessel is ready and waiting. During your last evening on board you can enjoy a Dutch folklore show in line with the theme of the trip and have a chance to reflect on your adventurepacked day.

DAY 8 Amsterdam Keukenhof Gardens, one of Europe‘s most magical corners

One of the most beautiful tourist attractions in Holland, the Keukenhof, is to be found between Amsterdam and The Hague. The extensive gardens are open from March to May, at which time there are more than seven million tulips, daffodils and hyacinths in full flower, delighting visitors to the park with their magnificent display of colour. 14

After breakfast it’s time to say goodbye to the crew on board. The disembarkation in Amsterdam takes place in the course of the morning and the AMADEUS team will be on hand to help you with checking out. They’re already looking forward to your next visit!

Tulip Cruise

Amsterdam to Amsterdam | 8 days from € 1.108 per person

Inclusions: • Gourmet dining with all meals included (buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner and midnight snack, featuring fine local ingredients and regional specialities) in the elegant Panorama-Restaurant

• 8-day river cruise with large, outside river-view staterooms, most with French balconies or walk-out balconies • Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headsets for all excursions

• Free-flowing quality red & white wines from Europe’s famous wine regions with every dinner on board

• Services of an experienced Cruise Director • Onboard Concierge Service, dedicated to the independent experience seeker

• Coffee and tea after lunch and dinner

• Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner

VESSELS / DATE

• Complimentary use of onboard bicycles • Fitness room open 24 hours a day • All English language on board in a non-smoking environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck) • All Port Charges and local taxes included

CATEGORY / DECK / PRICES IN EURO PER PERSON

AMSTERDAM-AMSTERDAM BRILLIANT SILVER BRILLIANT PRINCESS BRILLIANT BRILLIANT

• 24-hour complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate and water

• Special onboard entertainment including lectures, cooking demonstration, onboard music performances and nightly piano music in the Bar

28.03.-04.04.15 28.03.-04.04.15 04.04.-11.04.15 04.04.-11.04.15 11.04.-18.04.15 18.04.-25.04.15

C-4 Haydn Deck € € € € € €

C-1 Haydn Deck

1.108 1.218 1.153 1.153 1.153 1.153

€ € € € € €

1.319 1.450 1.356 1.356 1.356 1.356

B-4 Strauss Deck -

€ 1.873 -

B-1 Strauss Deck € € € € € €

1.771 1.948 1.808 1.808 1.808 1.808

A-1 Mozart Deck € € € € € €

1.974 2.172 2.027 2.027 2.027 2.027

Suite Mozart Deck € € € € € €

2.389 2.627 2.426 2.426 2.426 2.426

C-4: Amadeus Silver: 116, 118, 121, 123 / Amadeus Brilliant: 107, 108, 109, 110 / Amadeus Princess: 109, 111, 112, 114 B-4: Amadeus Silver: 235, 236, 237, 238 Single cabins: available on Amadeus Brilliant at the same price as C-1 cabins Note: Departure 28.03.-04.04. (Silver) and 11.04.-18.04. (Brilliant) will be operated with slightly modified itinerary. Information available on request.

SINGLE CABIN SUPPLEMENT PER PERSON / ALL DATES

C-4/C-1: 15% | B-4: 30% | B-1: 50% | A-1: 60% | Suite 100 % | of the cruise rate All cabins are outside facing and have two beds that can be linked together or set up separately, as you wish.

Classical Rhine 8 days from

€ 1.242 p. P.

A m s t e r d a m t o B a s e l o r v. v

Over the course of this 8-day cruise you will discover the legendary beauty of the Rhine, one of Europe’s most important waterways. The route takes you through four countries in total from Amsterdam on the North Sea to Basel in the Swiss Alps. En route you will cross Holland’s IJsselmeer and sail down the legendary Middle Rhine Valley with its world-famous Loreley Rock, and pay a visit to the river metropolises of Cologne, Strasbourg and Basel. The romantic Rhine landscape with its gently rolling vineyards and picturesque river banks cannot fail to impress and will transform this trip into a truly unforgettable experience.

Pfalzgrafenstein Castle and Gutenfels Castle along the Rhine

Your Itinerary Day

harbor/city

Program

Amsterdam

Embarkation in the afternoon / Welcome Reception (incl.)

Amsterdam Volendam

City tour of Amsterdam with canal boat cruise, followed by a visit to the fishing village Volendam and to a cheese-making facility in Edam (Rejoin the ship in Volendam)

Cologne

Guided tour of Cologne with visit to Cathedral in the afternoon

Cochem

Scenic cruise through the vineyards lining the Moselle River / tour of Reichsburg Castle in Cochem followed by a winetasting

Koblenz

City walk in the morning / cruise the romantic Rhine Gorge past the Loreley rock Walking tour of Rüdesheim with visit to ‘Siegfrieds Mechanical Music Museum‘ in the late afternoon

Rüdesheim 6

Mannheim Speyer

Excursion to Heidelberg with visit to Castle Guided walking tour of Speyer / Captain‘s Gala Dinner (incl.)

Strasbourg

River Ill boat cruise and walking tour of Strasbourg

Basel

Disembarkation after breakfast

THE PROGRAM BASEL-AMSTERDAM OFFERS THE SAME HIGHLIGHTS OF THE JOURNEY Excursions (marked in bold) are not included in the cruise rate.

Port times and itineraries are subject to change.

Embarkation / Disembarkation

Port

Cruise BALTIC SEA

NORTH SEA Volendam AMSTERDAM Den Haag

UNITED KINGDOM LONDON

Kampen Arnhem

Dordrecht

PARIS

Mainz Mannheim

Mos

elle

FRANCE

Strasbourg

Chalon-sur-Saône Mâcon Trévoux

POLAND

Basel BERN

PRAGUE

Wuerzburg Nuremberg

Stuttgart

Zurich

Dresden Bamberg

Main

ine

LUX

ôn e

Dusseldorf

Cologne Koblenz Bonn Cochem Frankfurt Trier

BELGIUM

Rhine

Antwerp Maastricht BRUSSELS

BERLIN Potsdam

GERMANY

Ghent

ENGLISH CHANNEL

Kelheim

Regensburg Vilshofen Passau

Munich

Genève SWITZERLAND

CZECH REPUBLIC

Innsbruck

Da nu Linz

Weissenkirchen BRATISLAVA

Melk

VIENNA

Salzburg

AUSTRIA

HUNGARY

French flair in Strasbourg Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace and at the same time the seat of the most important European institutions, is always worth a visit. This is where the European Court of Justice, the European Council and the European Parliament, amongst others, are situated, which has given the city the sobriquet of ‘capital of Europe’. Have a walk or drive round this wonderful place and discover not only the ‘modern’ Strasbourg, but also the historic Old Town with its enchanting buildings and Strasbourg Cathedral, the city’s landmark.

Your Cruise DAY 1 Amsterdam

Welcome on board! Embarkation takes place in the Dutch capital of Amsterdam where the AMADEUS team are ready and waiting! You can use the afternoon to get to know your new surroundings, and there’s lots to explore on board! In the evening your cruise director will invite you to enjoy an exclusive welcome cocktail before you’re treated to an elegant welcome dinner in the Panorama-Restaurant during your first evening on board. You can while away the evening in the Panorama-Bar listening to relaxing live music and get in the mood for an adventure-packed week of unforgettable experiences! The vessel will remain in Amsterdam overnight.

DAY 2 Amsterdam / Volendam

After enjoying a generous breakfast buffet you have the option to enjoy the combined ‘Amsterdam and North Holland’ trip in the morning. First there’s a tour of some of the main sights in this Dutch harbour city before you set off on a canal tour of some of Amsterdam’s most romantic canals. The second part of the excursion takes you by coach to the dreamy fishing town of Volendam where you can take a stroll around the picturesque town and visit a local cheese dairy to find out more about the traditional methods of cheese production in Holland. Your AMADEUS vessel will be ready and waiting for you at midday in Voledam and will take you on to the south from here. In the afternoon you can savour fascinating views of Germany’s most important waterway and enjoy the varied riverscapes along the river while your vessel sails for Germany’s Rhineland metropolis, Cologne.

DAY 3 Cologne

We arrive in Cologne, Germany’s fourth largest city, around midday. The favourable mooring point enables you to explore the city with ease but those who wish can also take a guided tour in the afternoon with a chance to explore the 2000-year history of this former Roman colony. A visit to the world-famous Cologne Cathedral, Germany’s most-visited site, is a must, as is a walk along the romantic alleyways of the old town and to the Dionysus mosaic in the city’s Romano-Germanic Museum. Your vessel sets sail from Cologne in the evening and travels southwards overnight towards Cochem on the River Moselle, where we arrive the next morning.

tour of the town, taking you into the historic centre with its beautifully restored half-timbered buildings. After the tour there’s a chance to sample the worldfamous Moselle wines – a real must. After returning to the vessel, we depart from the beautiful Moselle region in the evening and continue to Koblenz.

DAY 5 Koblenz / Rüdesheim

We arrive in Koblenz in the morning. After breakfast you have the chance to take a guided tour to explore this famous city in the ‘German Corner’ area. The tour takes you to the Church of our Lady, the St. Kastor Basilica and the water fountain at the town hall, a real landmark feature. Also a must is a visit to the Kaiser Wilhelm monument in the ‘German Corner’ where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet. After your trip the vessel passes along the most beautiful section of the Rhine on this trip, the legendary Middle Rhine Valley and its imposing Loreley Rock. We finally arrive in Rüdesheim around the evening and before dinner there’s plenty of time to take a tour of this small picturesque town. Pay a visit to ‘Siegfrieds Mechanical Music Museum’ with its curious self-playing musical instruments and visit the world-famous Drosselgasse before the vessel departs from Rüdesheim again in the late evening.

DAY 6 Mannheim / Speyer

We arrive in Mannheim before breakfast and a special highlight of the cruise awaits here. In the morning you can enjoy a trip to the beautiful medieval city of Heidelberg which was particularly significant during the romantic period. A comfortable coach will take you on to Heidelberg’s castle, still regarded as some of the most important Renaissance buildings to the north of the Alps. Heidelberg’s old town is particularly charming in cultural terms because it was largely spared during the Second World War and its baroque old town survived unscathed. After the trip you’ll be taken back to the vessel which departs from

If you continue to follow the course of the Moselle westwards, you’ll come to the enchanting small town of Cochem with its winding narrow streets and the lovingly restored halftimbered houses. The town’s landmark, the neo-Gothic Reichsburg, sits majestically on a hill and provides an impressive view of the beautiful green Moselle valley with its gently rolling hills and the enchanting vineyards.

DAY 4 Cochem

On the fourth day of your trip your AMADEUS vessel will leave the Rhine briefly and take a detour along its largest tributary, the Moselle. After lunch we arrive in the small romantic town of Cochem in the Moselle Valley. The landscapes here are shaped by thousands of years of winegrowing and, in cultural terms, Germany’s second smallest district town has a lot to offer. Cochem is best explored with a

Cochem along the Moselle river

Heidelberg, with Heidelberg Castle on the hill and the Old Bridge over river Neckar

DAY 7 Strasbourg

The Great Saint Martin Church and the Cathedral in Cologne

The wonderful Rhine metropolis of Cologne really has a lot to offer! The fourth biggest city in Germany, with more than a million inhabitants, can look back on an eventful past. Numerous buildings, providing evidence of the Roman colony which Cologne once was, have been preserved to this day. But you should, of course, also visit the city’s landmark, the impressive Cologne Cathedral. Mannheim around midday and arrives in Speyer a few hours later. This former Roman settlement is one of the oldest in Germany and is home to numerous cultural treasures and magnificent buildings which you can visit during a tour of the town. There is, for example, the 55 m high ‘Altpörtel’ which was once the town’s western gateway and the Mikwe, the town’s Jewish baths which were built in 1128. In the evening your captain will invite you to enjoy a festive gala dinner and afterwards you’ll have the chance to while away the evening in the elegant Panorama-Bar on board while the vessel sails for France overnight.

We arrive in Strasbourg in Alsace in the early morning. A comprehensive tour of the city is offered for those who wish to join us. This tour takes you to some of Europe’s most important institutions such as the European Parliament, the Council of Europe and the European Court of Human Rights. Afterwards you can enjoy a stroll through the romantic old town of this Alsatian metropolis and pay a visit to the historic ‘Petite France’ quarter and Strasbourg Cathedral, the landmark of the city. Those who wish can take a comfortable boat trip along some of Strasbourg’s many picturesque canals after the trip. Finally it’s time to return to the vessel which sails from Strasbourg around midday. In the afternoon we recommend a visit to the sun deck or some time out in the AMADEUS club where you can savour views of the beautiful Rhineland landscapes in a relaxed and cosy ambience.

DAY 8 Basel

In the morning we arrive in Basel, a metropolis between the 3 countries of Switzerland, Germany and France. After an exciting week, four countries and more than 900 of kilometres sailed, it’s time to say goodbye to the crew and set off back home. Your cruise manager will be on hand to help you with disembarkation. The AMADEUS team wish you a safe journey home!

Classical Rhine

Amsterdam to Basel or v.v. | 8 days from € 1.242 per person

• 8-day river cruise with large, outside river-view staterooms, most with French balconies or walk-out balconies • Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headsets for all excursions

• Free-flowing quality red & white wines from Europe’s famous wine regions with every dinner on board

• Services of an experienced Cruise Director • Onboard Concierge Service, dedicated to the independent experience seeker

• Coffee and tea after lunch and dinner

• Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner

VESSELS / DATE

CATEGORY / DECK / PRICES IN EURO PER PERSON

AMSTERDAM-basel 23.04.-30.04.15 07.05.-14.05.15 04.06.-11.06.15 18.06.-25.06.15 25.06.-02.07.15 31.07.-07.08.15 25.09.-02.10.15 15.10.-22.10.15 29.10.-05.11.15

SILVER II SILVER II SILVER II SILVER II BRILLIANT PRINCESS PRINCESS PRINCESS PRINCESS

• 24-hour complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate and water

• Special onboard entertainment including lectures, cooking demonstration, onboard music performances and nightly piano music in the Bar

C-4 Haydn Deck

C-1 Haydn Deck

B-4 Strauss Deck

B-1 Strauss Deck

A-1 Mozart Deck

Suite Mozart Deck

€ € € € € € € € €

1.366 1.803 1.803 1.803 1.639 1.639 1.639 1.242 1.242

€ € € € € € € € €

1.607 2.035 2.035 2.035 1.850 1.850 1.850 1.461 1.461

€ € € €

2.062 2.240 2.240 2.240 -

€ € € € € € € € €

2.142 2.339 2.339 2.339 2.126 2.126 2.126 1.947 1.947

€ € € € € € € € €

2.401 2.571 2.571 2.571 2.337 2.337 2.337 2.183 2.183

€ € € € € € € € €

2.874 3.062 3.062 3.062 2.783 2.783 2.783 2.613 2.613

€ € € € €

1.803 1.803 1.639 1.639 1.242

€ € € € €

2.035 2.035 1.850 1.850 1.461

€ 2.240 € 2.240 -

€ € € € €

2.339 2.339 2.126 2.126 1.947

€ € € € €

2.571 2.571 2.337 2.337 2.183

€ € € € €

3.062 3.062 2.783 2.783 2.613

basel-Amsterdam SILVER II SILVER II PRINCESS PRINCESS PRINCESS

14.05.-21.05.15 11.06.-18.06.15 24.07.-31.07.15 18.09.-25.09.15 22.10.-29.10.15

C-4: Amadeus Silver II: 116, 117, 118, 119 / Amadeus Princess: 109, 111, 112, 114 / Amadeus Brilliant: 107, 108, 109, 110 B-4: Amadeus Silver II: 233, 234, 235, 236 Single cabins: available on Amadeus Brilliant at the same price as C-1 cabins Note: Departure 11.06.-18.06. (Silver II) will be operated with slightly modified itinerary. Information available on request.

SINGLE CABIN SUPPLEMENT PER PERSON / ALL DATES

C-4/C-1: 15% | B-4: 30% | B-1: 50% | A-1: 60% | Suite 100 % | of the cruise rate All cabins are outside facing and have two beds that can be linked together or set up separately, as you wish.

Aross Europe 15 days from

â&#x201A;Ź 2.682 per person

A m s t e r d a m t o B u d a p e s t o r v. v.

This trip will take you across the continent and through five European countries over two weeks. You will set off from the Dutch canal city of Amsterdam along the Rhine to Cologne and then on through the enchanting Middle Rhine Valley with its endless castles and legendary Loreley Rock. After a trip along the Main-Danube-Canal the vessel heads for Nuremberg, where the route passes through the Austrian landscape of Wachau and on to the lively metropolises of Vienna and Bratislava, before the impressive journey ends in the resplendent Hungarian capital of Budapest.

Old Town of Bamberg

Your Itinerary day

harbor/city

Program

Amsterdam

Embarkation in the afternoon / Welcome Reception (incl.)

Amsterdam Utrecht

City tour of Amsterdam with canal boat cruise (Rejoin the ship in Utrecht)

Cologne

Guided walking tour in the morning / in the afternoon excursion to National Park ‘Siebengebirge’ and visit to runied castle of ‘Dragon‘s Rock’

Koblenz

City walk in the morning and visit to Loreley Rock (including lunch, rejoin the ship in Rüdesheim) Walking tour of Rüdesheim with visit to ‘Siegfrieds Mechanical Music Museum‘ in the afternoon

Rüdesheim 5

Miltenberg Wertheim

Walking tours of Miltenberg and Wertheim (Rejoin the ship in Wertheim)

Wuerzburg

City walk Wuerzburg and followed by a winetasting / in the afternoon excursion to Rothenburg

Bamberg

In the afternoon walking tour of Bamberg / after dinner expert lecture on the Rhine-Main-Danube-Canal (incl.)

Nuremberg

Morning tour of Nuremberg / WWII history tour to Documentation Centre in the afternoon / scenic cruise along the European continental divide in the evening

Kelheim

Excursion to Benedictine abbey of Weltenburg (Rejoin the ship in Regensburg) Guided walking tour in the afternoon / Bavarian evening on board (incl.)

Regensburg Passau

Your choice: all-day tour to Salzburg with city tour (including lunch, rejoin the ship in Linz) or walking tour of Passau in the morning and of Linz in the afternoon

Linz Melk/ Emmersdorf Dürnstein

Excursion through Wachau Valley and visit to Melk Abbey in the morning

Vienna

City tour in the morning / guided tour inside Schönbrunn Palace / after dinner evening concert ’Sound of Vienna’

Bratislava

Morning tour of Bratislava / visit to Imperial Palace Hof / Captain‘s Gala Dinner (incl.)

Budapest

Sightseeing tour of Budapest in the morning / your choice in the afternoon: visit to Castle Gödöllö including horse show or excursion to Szentrendre and the Danube bend / evening cruise along Budapest followed by a traditional Hungarian folklore show (incl.)

Budapest

Disembarkation after breakfast

Guided walking tour of Dürnstein with winetasting in the afternoon

THE PROGRAM BUDAPEST-AMSTERDAM OFFERS THE SAME HIGHLIGHTS OF THE JOURNEY Excursions (marked in bold) are not included in the cruise rate.

Port times and itineraries are subject to change

Embarkation / Disembarkation

Port

Cruise BALTIC SEA

NORTH SEA

UNITED KINGDOM

AMSTERDAM Den Haag

Kampen Arnhem

LONDON

Dordrecht

Antwerp NL

BELGIUM

LUX

Mainz Mannheim

Mos

e ôn

Chalon-sur-Saône Mâcon Trévoux Lyon

Basel BERN

Zurich

Dresden

LI Genève SWITZERLAND

PRAGUE

Wuerzburg Nuremberg

Stuttgart

Strasbourg

WARSAW

Bamberg Main

ine

FRANCE

POLAND

Dusseldorf

Cologne Koblenz Bonn Cochem Frankfurt Trier

elle

PARIS

Rhine

Maastricht

BRUSSELS

BERLIN Potsdam

GERMANY

Ghent

CZECH REPUBLIC

Kelheim

Regensburg Vilshofen Passau

Munich Innsbruck

Da Weissenkirchen nu be Linz

Salzburg

AUSTRIA

Melk

SLOVAKIA

VIENNA

BRATISLAVA Esztergom Szentendre

HUNGARY

BUDAPEST Solt

Koblenz

Your Cruise DAY 1 Amsterdam

You start your European adventure with a relaxed embarkation in the Dutch capital of Amsterdam where the AMADEUS crew welcome you on board. First you can take a tour of the cruise ship which will be your home for the next two weeks, or take an afternoon stroll to explore the city on your own. After an evening welcome cocktail at the PanoramaBar, our chef will spoil you with a carefully devised welcome dinner to get you in the mood for an unforgettable trip. The vessel will spend the night in Amsterdam.

Three rivers converging from three directions characterise the landscape of the three rivers region in Passau and define its unique beauty – the Danube from the west, the Inn from the south and the Ilz from the north.

Passau

DAY 2 Amsterdam / Utrecht

In the morning we take a trip around the Dutch capital of Amsterdam. During the tour you’ll visit the best-known sights of this lively harbour city and also have the chance to explore the romantic canals of Amsterdam. Afterwards a comfortable coach will take you to Utrecht in Holland where your AMADEUS

vessel is already waiting. At lunch time your floating hotel will set off for the Rhine metropolis of Cologne where we arrive the next morning. You can spend a relaxing afternoon on board admiring the beautiful views of the river landscapes from the sun deck.

DAY 3 Cologne

After breakfast we arrive in the Rhine capital of Cologne, a fascinating city attracting countless visitors from all over the world each year with its lively history. A guided tour of the city in the morning will take you to the historic old town with its world-famous Cologne Cathedral, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. In the afternoon we take a trip to Königswinter at the foot of the Siebengebirge hills, some 40 km away. The imposing ruins of the Drachenfels fortress tower over the city, reminding us of the romantic Rhineland poets who once drew inspiration from this site. After an adventure-packed day we return to the vessel in the early evening and set sail from Cologne to the south during dinner.

DAY 4 Koblenz / Rüdesheim

We reach Koblenz in the early morning. Here you can take a guided walking tour after breakfast, taking in some of the town’s most important sights in the ‘German Corner’ area. Afterwards we visit what’s probably the most famous sight along the Rhine – the legendary Loreley in the Middle Rhine valley, associated with the romantic history of the Rhine and renowned for its sad legend. Guests who choose to stay on board in the morning can

admire the imposing views of the Loreley Rock from the water and take part in a tour of the picturesque town of Rüdesheim in the afternoon. This town in the state of Hesse is one of Germany’s biggest tourist attractions. The famous Drosselgasse alone attracts over 3 million visitors each year and a visit to ‘Siegfrieds Mechanical Music Museum’ is highly recommended. In the late afternoon we set off again, switching from the Rhine to the Main.

DAY 5 Miltenberg / Wertheim

This stage of our journey is all about the towns on the Main. At midday we reach Miltenberg where you can take part in a guided tour through the picturesque alleyways. The medieval town is dominated in particular by the Mildenburg fortress, built in 1200 and towering over everything. We then continue to neighbouring Wertheim where you can enjoy a walk around the town and then pay a visit to the famous Wertheim glass museum. In the meantime the ship will continue to Wertheim and before dinner will take you further along the Main to Würzburg.

to a memorial site and permanent ‘Fascination and Terror’ exhibition, providing insights into the dark days and events here during the Second World War. After the trip we return to our vessel which leaves Nuremberg in the early evening. Shortly after we cross the European watershed separating the Main from the Danube.

DAY 9 Kelheim / Regensburg

In the morning we reach Kelheim where there’s a trip to Weltenburg Abbey after breakfast. The Benedictine abbey was founded in around 620 and today is known as Germany’s oldest abbey. Enjoy a tour through the holy site and then enjoy a glass of the famous Weltenburg dark beer. The beer’s still brewed here today and has won the ‘World Beer Award’ on many occasions. During your tour your vessel will continue to Regensburg where you rejoin it for lunch. In the afternoon you can take a tour of the town and visit the world-famous Stone Bridge. In the evening there’s a Bavarian evening on board in tune with the regional theme while the vessel continues to Passau.

Explore the heart of Rüdesheim’s old town, the Drosselgasse, where there are lots of wine taverns and patios just waiting to be explored.

DAY 6 Würzburg

In the morning we reach the Bavarian city of Würzburg. The romantic landscape indicates that this region is heavily influenced by winegrowing – and so sampling the wines at the historic wine cellars of the Würzburg Residenz palace is a must! Before this, take a tour of the city and discover its most important sights. After lunch, we offer an excursion to the mediaeval town of Rothenburg. This historic old town offers visitors a wide range of memorable buildings such as St. Jakob’s church with its distinctive ‘holy blood altar’ carved by Tilman Riemenschneider. In the evening we set off for Bamberg.

DAY 7 Bamberg

You’ll spend the morning on board enjoying fantastic views of the Main. In the afternoon we arrive in the imperial town of Bamberg, a World Heritage Site since 1993. Our tour of the town is a must and includes the New Residence, Old Town Hall and Imperial Cathedral with its 4 towers. When you’re back on board, your AMADEUS vessel will set sail along the Main-Danube canal and there’s an evening talk about this important waterway which you’re very welcome to attend!

DAY 8 Nuremberg

Welcome to Nuremberg! After breakfast there’s a city tour to some of the most important sights along with a visit to the romantic old town of Nuremberg before returning to your AMADEUS vessel. After lunch you can take a trip to the Nuremberg documentation centre. The former National Socialist Party parade ground extends over 11 km2 and is currently home

Rhine-Main-Danube Canal

DAY 10 Passau / Linz

Our next destination is the town of Passau where the Inn, Ilz and Danube rivers join. You can participate in a guided walk to learn all about the town’s lively history. Alternatively you can take a day trip to the Mozart city of Salzburg, home to one of the best preserved city centres to the north of the Alps. While you’re out, your AMADEUS vessel will continue to Linz where passengers can re-join the ship in the evening after their excursions. Those who do not opt for the Salzburg trip can take a tour of Linz in Upper Austria before the vessel sets sail for romantic Wachau in the evening.

DAY 11 Melk, Emmersdorf / Dürnstein

In the early morning we arrive in Melk/Emmersdorf based in the world-famous cultural landscapes of Wachau. Here those who wish can take a trip to the Benedictine Melk Abbey which introduces guests to its lively history in a refreshingly modern way in the

The Rhine-MainDanube Canal is a federal waterway some 171 kilometres (106 miles) in length connecting the Main at Bamberg with the Danube in Kelheim. With the canal, which was opened in 1992, a continuous waterway, 3,500 km (2,175 miles) in length, was created from the North Sea to the Black Sea.

Miltenberg

abbey museum. After the trip we set sail again and in the afternoon reach Dürnstein, probably the bestknown wine-growing region in Wachau. Here you can visit the romantic old town and find out what once linked proud Richard the Lionheart with this small town. After a wine tasting session, it’s time to return to your vessel which sets sail from Wachau to Vienna overnight.

DAY 12 Vienna

Today is all about exploring the Austrian capital. In the morning you can enjoy a city tour, taking in some of the best known monuments and magnificent buildings in this Danube metropolis. In the afternoon there’s a trip to the majestic Schönbrunn Palace with its imposing gardens (one of Vienna’s most beautiful buildings) and in the evening you can enjoy a performance of ‘Sound of Vienna´ at Vienna’s Kursalon where the ‘Alt Wien’ orchestra plays popular melodies from Vienna’s classical era. The vessel leaves Vienna after midnight and crosses the border into Slovakia.

DAY 13 Bratislava

Rustling newspapers, friendly waiters and the scent of freshly ground coffee: experience the typical Viennese coffee house culture – awarded Intangible Cultural Heritage status in 2011. 26

We arrive in Bratislava during breakfast. In the morning you can take a coach tour to visit some of the main sights in the Slovakian capital, not forgetting a detour to the world famous Bratislava Castle. At lunchtime we return to the vessel before taking a trip to the imperial Schlosshof palace in the afternoon, Austria’s largest rural castle and at one time the country estate of Empress Maria Theresia. This evening, the exclusive captain’s gala dinner takes place on board as your vessel leaves Bratislava for Hungary.

DAY 14 Budapest

This final stage takes you to the magnificent Hungarian capital of Budapest in the morning. You can take a guided tour to explore the city’s fascinating sights. In the afternoon there are two equally exciting excursions to choose from. The tour to Gödöllö Castle combines culture with entertainment and, after a tour of the castle, we take a detour to a typically Hungarian farmyard where a lively horse show awaits! The alternative program includes a trip to the artists’ colony of Szentendre with its numerous galleries and museums, including that of the famous ceramics artist Margit Kovács. During your last evening on board you can enjoy a Hungarian folklore show followed by a romantic evening cruise through Budapest.

DAY 15 Budapest

Disembarkation is after breakfast. The AMADEUS team wish you a good trip home and hope to welcome you back on board soon!

Viennese Café

Across Europe

Amsterdam to Budapest or v.v. | 15 days from € 2.682 per person

• 15-day river cruise with large, outside river-view staterooms, most with French balconies or walk-out balconies • Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headsets for all excursions

• Free-flowing quality red & white wines from Europe’s famous wine regions with every dinner on board

• Services of an experienced Cruise Director • Onboard Concierge Service, dedicated to the independent experience seeker

• Coffee and tea after lunch and dinner

• Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner

VESSELS/ DATE

CATEGORY / DECK / PRICES IN EURO PER PERSON

AMSTERDAM-bUDAPEST 13.05.-27.05.15 09.07-23.07.15 12.07.-26.07.15 14.08.-28.08.15

ROYAL BRILLIANT SILVER PRINCESS

• 24-hour complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate and water

• Special onboard entertainment including lectures, cooking demonstration, onboard music performances and nightly piano music in the Bar

C-4 Haydn Deck € € € €

C-1 Haydn Deck

2.995 3.220 3.542 3.220

€ € € €

B-4 Strauss Deck

3.380 3.634 3.998 3.634

€ 3.720 € 4.400 -

€ 3.634 € 3.998 € 3.156

€ 4.400 € 4.050

B-1 Strauss Deck € € € €

3.884 4.176 4.594 4.176

A-1 Mozart Deck € € € €

4.269 4.590 5.050 4.590

Suite Mozart Deck € € € €

5.085 5.468 6.014 5.468

BUDAPEST-AMSTERDAM BRILLIANT SILVER SILVER II

11.06.-25.06.15 26.07.-09.08.15 29.10.-12.11.15

€ 3.220 € 3.542 € 2.682

€ 4.176 € 4.594 € 4.208

€ 4.590 € 5.050 € 4.716

€ 5.468 € 6.014 € 5.646

C-4: Amadeus Silver II: 116, 117, 118, 119 / Amadeus Silver: 116, 118, 121, 123 / Amadeus Brilliant: 107, 108, 109, 110 / Amadeus Royal: 122,124,125,127 / Amadeus Princess: 109,111,112,114 B-4: Amadeus Silver II: 233, 234, 235, 236 / Amadeus Silver: 235, 236, 237, 238 / Amadeus Royal: 204, 206 Sinlge cabins: available on Amadeus Brilliant at the same price as C-1 cabins

SINGLE CABIN SUPPLEMENT PER PERSON / ALL DATES

C-4/C-1: 15% | B-4: 30% | B-1: 50% | A-1: 60% | Suite 100 % | of the cruise rate All cabins are outside facing and have two beds that can be linked together or set up separately, as you wish.

Excursions / Packages Owing to the variety of available excursions it‘s often difficult to choose between them - so on each cruise we offer you three tailor-made and carefully composed sets of excursions that you can book in advance at favourable prices. All excursions can of course also be booked individually at regular rates on board. The following excursion package prices apply per person: City tour Amsterdam with canal cruise • City walk Wuerzburg incl. winetasting • City walk Bamberg • City tour Nuremberg • Excursion Melk abbey • City tour Vienna • City tour Bratislava • City tour Budapest • Package Price: € 249,00 City tour Amsterdam with canal cruise • City walk Cologne • City walk Rüdesheim incl. Music Museum • City walk Miltenberg and Wertheim • City walk Wuerzburg incl. winetasting • City walk Bamberg • City tour Nuremberg • Visit Weltenburg monastery • City walk Passau • City walk Linz • Melk abbey • City walk Durenstein and winetasting • City tour Vienna • Visit Schoenbrunn Palace • City tour Bratislava • City tour Budapest • Excursion Szentendre • Package Price: € 469,00 City tour Amsterdam with canal cruise • City walk Cologne • City walk Koblenz • City walk Miltenberg and Wertheim • City walk Wuerzburg incl. winetasting • Excursion Rothenburg • City walk Bamberg • City tour Nuremberg • Visit Nuremberg Documentation Centre • Visit Weltenburg monastery • City walk Regensburg • City tour Salzburg with Salzkammergut incl. lunch • Melk abbey • City walk Durenstein and winetasting • City tour Vienna • Visit Schoenbrunn Palace • Concert ‘Sound of Vienna‘ • City tour Bratislava • Visit Imperial Festival Palace – Castle Hof • City tour Budapest • Excursion Castle Gödöllö and horse farm • Package Price: € 738,00 For the itinerary Budapest-Amsterdam we also offer three packages with the same excursion highlights. Information available on request.

TRANSFER You are in good hands with us from the start: Let us book you a transfer from the airport or train station to the ship port and back. The following prices apply per person per transfer: Amsterdam (NL) Airport-Port € 40,00 • Train station-Port € 21,00 Budapest (HU) Airport-Port € 24,00 • Budapest Centre-Port € 18,00 • Train station-Port € 18,00

Classial Danube 8 days from

â&#x201A;Ź 935 per Person

P a s s a u t o B u d a p e s t o r v. v.

Explore the magical beauty along the Danube with this cruise which starts out in the three river town of Passau. From here the vessel sets off for the UNESCO protected landscape of Wachau with its picturesque vineyards and takes you on to the sophisticated Danube metropolises of Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest, which attract endless visitors from all over the world year on year with their rich culture and lively past.

Duernstein

Your Itinerary day

harbor/city

Program

Passau

Embarkation in the afternoon / Welcome Reception (incl.)

Regensburg

Morning city walk / excursion to Benedictine abbey of Weltenburg / Bavarian evening on board (incl.)

Passau Linz

Your choice: city tour of Passau in the morning or all-day excursion to Salzburg with city tour and lunch or all-day excursion to Cesky Kumlow including lunch (rejoin the ship in Linz) Guided walking tour of Linz in the afternoon

Melk/ Emmersdorf Weissenkirchen Vienna

Excursion through Wachau Valley and visit to Melk Abbey followed by a winetasting (Rejoin the ship in Weissenkirchen) Tour ‘Vienna at night’ after dinner

Vienna

City tour of Vienna in the morning / guided tour inside Schönbrunn Palace / after dinner evening concert ‘Sound of Vienna’

Bratislava

Morning tour of Bratislava / visit to Imperial Palace Hof / Captain‘s Gala Dinner (incl.)

Esztergom

Excursion to Esztergom and Szentendre in the morning (Rejoin the ship in Budapest) Sightseeing tour of Budapest in the afternoon / evening cruise along Budapest followed by a traditional Hungarian folklore show (incl.)

Budapest Budapest

Disembarkation after breakfast

THE PROGRAM BUDAPEST-PASSAU OFFERS THE SAME HIGHLIGHTS OF THE JOURNEY Excursions (marked in bold) are not included in the cruise rate.

Port times and itineraries are subject to change.

Escorted Extension Prague If you would like to spend a few days in the ‘Golden City’ of Prague after your cruise, book our optional 3-day land program and combine an enjoyable break on the water with a city visit of the Czech Republic’s fascinating capital. See page 32/33 for details.

Rhine

Embarkation BRUSSELS

/ Disembarkation Cologne

BELGIUM

Bonn Cochem Trier

Frankfurt

Mainz Mannheim

Main

Rh ine

elle

Sa ôn

Mos

Strasbourg

BERN

GERMANY

Land

Dresden

POLAND

Stuttgart

PRAGUE

Wuerzburg Nuremberg

FRANCE Basel

Cruise

Bamberg

LUX

Koblenz

Port

CZECH REPUBLIC

Kelheim Vilshofen Passau

LI Genève SWITZERLAND

Innsbruck

Da nuWeissenkirchen be Linz

Munich

Zurich

UKRAIN

Regensburg

Melk

SLOVAKIA

VIENNA

Salzburg

BRATISLAVA Esztergom Szentendre

AUSTRIA

HUNGARY

SLOVENIA LJUBLJANA

Kalocsa

ZAGREB

CROATIA

Osijek Vukovar

ITALY ADRIATIC SEA

BUDAPEST Solt

BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA SARAJEVO

ROMANIA

Novi Sad

BELGRADE

u Dan

Iron Gates

SERBIA

Vienna Succumb to Vienna’s magical charms and experience at first hand

the

Austrian

capital’s

numerous sights, its impressive buildings and monuments. At the heart of the vibrant inner city you’ll also find, in addition to the lively pedestrian zone and the wide range of shopping facilities, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, a worldfamous cultural treasure and city landmark. Magnificent and hugely impressive buildings dating from many different eras are situated on the Ringstrasse, such as the Hofburg (Imperial Palace), the Parliament

Building

and

Staatsoper (State Opera). The Hofburg Palace in the heart of Vienna served as the political centre of the monarchy until 1918.

the

Your Cruise DAY 1 Passau

Embarkation will take place in the late afternoon in Passau, a town of 3 rivers, and the crew will be on hand to help. After you’ve gained your first impressions of the AMADEUS vessel, the cruise manager will invite you to enjoy a welcome cocktail in the Panorama -Bar before our crew pamper you with a carefully created welcome dinner in the elegant on-board restaurant. The vessel will set sail in the early evening and travel upstream towards Regensburg.

DAY 2 Regensburg

After breakfast we sail to the picturesque town of Regensburg in Bavaria where you can enjoy a morning guided tour of the town taking in some of the town’s main sights. The tour includes the town hall, St. Peter’s Cathedral and Stone Bridge which has spanned the Danube since it was built in the 12th century. You then head back to the vessel for lunch. In the afternoon we recommend a trip to the Benedictine Abbey of Weltenburg which is one of the oldest abbeys in Bavaria and has achieved international renown, especially for the dark beer which is still brewed there. After a tour of the abbey’s sacred areas, you have the chance to sample the beer. In the evening you can enjoy a Bavarian evening on board the vessel which will introduce you to the local customs while your vessel departs from Regensburg and sets off for Passau.

DAY 3 Passau / Linz

Your next destination is Passau where the Inn, Ilz and Danube rivers meet. Those who enjoy excursions have 4 different trips to choose from here. For example, there’s a guided morning walk through Passau with a chance to learn lots of interesting facts about the lively history of this town and its baroque town centre. Alternatively, there are also two all-day trips available. The first takes you to the romantic Mozart city of Salzburg and on to the impressive lake landscapes of Salzkammergut. The second includes a visit to the Czech town of Český Krumlov, home to some architectural treasures. The town was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site over 20 years ago thanks to its impressive town centre. Following the trips a coach will take you on to Linz where your AMADEUS vessel is ready and waiting. Passengers who opt to stay on board during the afternoon can also enjoy a tour of Linz in Upper Austria before the vessel departs for Wachau in the evening.

DAY 4 Melk, Emmersdorf /

Weissenkirchen / Vienna

In the morning we arrive in Melk/Emmersdorf which is located at the heart of the world-famous cultural landscape of Wachau. A trip to the Benedictine Abbey of Melk, the largest Baroque abbey in Austria, is highly recommended. Here you can visit

Regensburg

the modern abbey museum and take a tour of the prelature, marble hall and famous abbey library. The tour will then take you on by bus to the town of Weissenkirchen where your AMADEUS vessel awaits. At midday we will leave Wachau and you spend the afternoon on board before we arrive in the Austrian capital of Vienna in the evening. During the ‘Vienna by Night’ excursion, you can discover a new and exciting side to this metropolis on the Danube, and from the Kahlenberg hill, you can savour fascinating views of Vienna by night and the surrounding vineyards. Afterwards we take a trip to the oldest sparkling wine cellars in Austria, with a chance to sample some of the wines.

Many of the towns in Bavaria (the largest German state in terms of area) still bear the signs of the region’s lively past: Regensburg, for example, contains numerous ancient buildings which take visitors on a journey back to the Middle Ages.

DAY 5 Vienna

We spend the day in Vienna and set off on a voyage of discovery through this charming city, formerly the imperial seat and residence of the Habsburgs. The best time to explore is after breakfast with a tour of the city along the Ringstrasse and into the historic centre of Vienna where you can admire the famous sights such as St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Hundertwasserhaus, the Hofburg Palace and numerous other magnificent buildings. In the afternoon there’s a trip to the majestic Schönbrunn Palace with its magical gardens. The site experienced its heyday under the rule of Empress Maria Theresia and today is one of the most beautiful buildings in Vienna. After dinner music enthusiasts can enjoy a performance of ‘Sound of Vienna’ at Vienna’s

hall and afterwards there’s plenty of time for a stroll through the beautiful castle gardens. In the evening the captain will invite you to enjoy an exclusive gala dinner while the vessel sails on to Hungary.

DAY 7 Esztergom / Budapest

Wachau region at sunrise

Kursalon. The ‘Alt Wien’ orchestra plays popular melodies from Vienna’s classic era and provides a varied evening of lively waltz music and famous concert melodies. The vessel will leave Vienna in the early hours of the morning, continuing downstream to Bratislava.

DAY 6 Bratislava

We arrive in the Slovakian capital of Bratislava during breakfast. In the morning you can enjoy a city tour of Bratislava’s most important sights, and a detour to the world-famous Bratislava Castle is a must. Here you can take in the fantastic views of three countries – Austria, Hungary and Slovakia. Then it’s time to return to the vessel for lunch before yet another excursion to the imperial Schlosshof palace which once served as a country estate for Empress Maria Theresia. The guided tour will take you around the imperial apartments, chapel and magnificent festival

We arrive in Esztergom early in the morning where you have the option to take a trip to Szentendre, home to an artists’ colony since 1926. The small town contains numerous contemporary galleries and museums which highlight the significance of Szentendre as the artistic stronghold of Hungary. A tour of the town will give you the chance to visit various museums and see Hungary’s oldest sundial. At midday the coach will take you back to Budapest where your AMADEUS vessel awaits. From the water you can enjoy fascinating views of the beautiful buildings on both sides of the Danube, which you can visit during a tour of the city in the afternoon. The program also features a visit to the worldfamous parliament as well as a detour to the famous chain bridge, fisherman’s bastion and St. Matthew’s church on the imposing castle hill. During your last evening on board you can enjoy a lively Hungarian folklore show with traditional dancing followed by a romantic evening cruise through the illuminated city of Budapest.

DAY 8 Budapest

Before disembarkation in the morning you can enjoy a generous breakfast before you set off on your journey home and have a chance to reflect on the week’s events.

Extension program - Prague:

The Fisherman’s Bastion is one of the most exceptional buildings in Budapest. The Bastion was built in the Neo-Roman style between 1895 and 1902 on the site of the old Buda castle walls. Its pointed stone towers symbolise the seven chieftains of Hungary. 32

St. Michael‘s gate in Bratislava

The Fisherman’s Bastion in Budapest

Extend your holiday by a few days with our optional on-land program in Prague! The package includes a 3-day land-based program in Prague along with a chance to explore the magnificent capital of the Czech Republic. It can be booked before or after your cruise. You will stay at the exclusive and centrally located 5-star Nouveau/ Art Imperial Hotel Palace***** (breakfast included). The second day of your stay includes a city tour of Prague where you can experience the ‘Golden City’ in all its splendour. You will visit the opera house, national museum and Charles Bridge before exploring Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral, the largest church building in the Czech Republic. In the evening the hotel chef will pamper you with an elegant goodbye dinner before you continue your journey in the morning. The transfer to/from the cruise vessel is included in the program.

Classical Danube

Passau to Budapest or v.v. | 8 days from € 935 per person

• 8-day river cruise with large, outside river-view staterooms, most with French balconies or walk-out balconies • Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headsets for all excursions • Onboard Concierge Service, dedicated to the independent experience seeker

• Fitness room open 24 hours a day • All English language on board in a non-smoking environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck)

• Coffee and tea after lunch and dinner

• Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner

• 24-hour complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate and water

• All Port Charges and local taxes included

CATEGORY / DECK / PRICES IN EURO PER PERSON

PASSAU-bUDAPEST 17.06.-24.06.15 03.09.-10.09.15 23.09.-30.09.15 18.10.-25.10.15 01.11.-08.11.15

ROYAL BRILLIANT ROYAL BRILLIANT BRILLIANT

• Complimentary use of onboard bicycles

• Free-flowing quality red & white wines from Europe’s famous wine regions with every dinner on board

• Services of an experienced Cruise Director

VESSELS / DATE

• Special onboard entertainment including lectures, cooking demonstration, onboard music performances and nightly piano music in the Bar

C-4 Haydn Deck

C-1 Haydn Deck

€ € € € €

1.361 1.463 1.361 1.108 935

€ € € € €

1.536 1.652 1.536 1.304 1.174

€ € € € € €

1.108 1.463 1.610 1.463 1.463 1.463

€ € € € € €

1.304 1.652 1.817 1.652 1.652 1.652

B-4 Strauss Deck € 1.691 € 1.691 -

B-1 Strauss Deck

A-1 Mozart Deck

Suite Mozart Deck

€ € € € €

1.765 1.898 1.765 1.739 1.514

€ € € € €

1.941 2.087 1.941 1.949 1.703

€ € € € €

2.311 2.485 2.311 2.333 2.087

€ € € € € €

1.739 1.898 2.088 1.898 1.898 1.898

€ € € € € €

1.949 2.087 2.295 2.087 2.087 2.087

€ € € € € €

2.333 2.485 2.734 2.485 2.485 2.485

BUDAPEST-PASSAU ELEGANT ELEGANT SILVER II BRILLIANT ELEGANT BRILLIANT

02.04.-09.04.15 14.05.-21.05.15 16.07.-23.07.15 23.07.-30.07.15 13.08.-20.08.15 10.09.-17.09.15

€ 2.000 -

C-4: Amadeus Silver II: 116, 117, 118, 119 / Amadeus Brilliant & Elegant: 107, 108, 109, 110 / Amadeus Royal: 122, 124, 125, 127 B-4: Amadeus Royal: 204, 206 / Amadeus Silver II: 233, 234,235, 236 Single cabins: available on Amadeus Brilliant and Amadeus Elegant at the same price as C-1 cabins

SINGLE CABIN SUPPLEMENT PER PERSON / ALL DATES

C-4/C-1: 15% | B-4: 30% | B-1: 50% | A-1: 60% | Suite 100 % | of the cruise rate All cabins are outside facing and have two beds that can be linked together or set up separately, as you wish.

EXTENSION Program PRAGue

Book our optional 3-day land-based program in Prague and use this unique opportunity to discover the fascinating capital of the Czech Republic after your Danube cruise. The package includes 2 nights in the centrally located 5-star deluxe accommodation ‘Art Nouveau Palace Hotel‘ or ‘Art Deco Imperial Hotel‘ in the heart of the city, daily breakfast and farewell dinner, transfer Passau/ship to Prague/hotel in deluxe motor coaches and personal service of a professional Destination Director throughout the tour. Supplement for 3-day land program in Prague: € 540 per person / Single room supplement for all dates: € 205 per person

Excursions / Packages Owing to the variety of available excursions it‘s often difficult to choose between them - so on each cruise we offer you four tailor-made and carefully composed sets of excursions that you can book in advance at favourable prices. All excursions can of course also be booked individually at regular rates on board. The following excursion package prices apply per person: City walk Regensburg • City tour Vienna • City tour Bratislava • City tour Budapest • Package Price: € 93,00 City walk Regensburg • Excursion Weltenburg Monastery • City walk Passau • City walk Linz • Excursion Wachau incl. Melk abbey and winetasting • City tour Vienna • City tour Bratislava • City tour Budapest • Package Price: € 211,00 City walk Regensburg • Excursion Weltenburg Monastery • Excursion Cesky Krumlov & Lunch • Excursion Wachau incl. Melk abbey and winetasting • Excursion Vienna at night • City tour Vienna • Visit Schoenbrunn Palace • Concert ‘Sound of Vienna’ • City tour Bratislava • Visit Imperial Festival Palace - Castle Hof • Excursion Esztergom-Szentendre • City tour Budapest • Package Price: € 426,00 City walk Regensburg • Excursion Weltenburg Monastery • City tour Salzburg, Salzkammergut & lunch • Excursion Wachau incl. Melk abbey and wine tasting • Excursion Vienna at night • City tour Vienna • Visit Schoenbrunn Palace • Concert ‘Sound of Vienna‘ • City tour Bratislava • Visit Imperial Festival Palace - Castle Hof • Excursion Esztergom-Szentendre • City tour Budapest • Package Price: € 436,00 For the itinerary Budapest-Passau we also offer three packages with the same excursion highlights. Information available on request.

TRANSFER

You are in good hands with us from the start: Let us book you a transfer from the airport or train station to the ship port and back. The following prices apply per person per transfer: Budapest (HU) Airport-Port € 24,00 • Budapest Centre-Port € 18,00 • Train station-Port € 18,00 Passau (D) Airport Munich-Port € 59,00 • Train station-Port € 20,00 Prag (CZ) Airport-Port € 36,00 · Train station-Port € 31,00

Danube Rhapsody 8 days from

â&#x201A;Ź 1.031 per person

Passau to Passau

This 8-day tour from Passau to Hungary and back is one of Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular cruises. Explore the former imperial metropolises of Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest with their rich historic past as well as the magnificent river landscapes and cultural treasures along the Danube. The program includes excursions to the Hungarian Puszta as well as a visit to magnificent imperial buildings, abbeys and fortresses.

Aggstein Castle in the Wachau region

Your Itinerary day

harbor/city

Program

Passau

Embarkation in the afternoon / Welcome Reception (incl.)

Vienna

City tour of Vienna in the afternoon / ’Vienna at night‘ tour after dinner

Bratislava

Sightseeing tour of Bratislava including guided walk in historic old town / visit to Imperial Palace Hof in the afternoon

Budapest

Morning tour of Budapest / excursion to Hungarian Puszta / evening cruise along Budapest followed by a traditional Hungarian folklore show (incl.)

Budapest

Morning excursion ‘Vibrant Budapest’ with visit to bustling Market Hall / after lunch visit to Szentrendre and Esztergom (Rejoin the ship in Esztergom)

Esztergom 6

Vienna

Guided tour inside Schönbrunn Palace in the afternoon / after dinner evening concert ‘Sound of Vienna‘

Melk/ Emmersdorf

Excursion through Wachau Valley and visit to Melk Abbey followed by a winetasting / Captain‘s Gala Dinner (incl.)

Passau

Disembarkation after breakfast

Excursions (marked in bold) are not included in the cruise rate.

BELGIUM

Antwerp

Embarkation / Disembarkation Cologne Koblenz Bonn Cochem Frankfurt Trier Rhine Main

ine Strasbourg

GERMANY

Cruise

Stuttgart

Dresden

PRAGUE

Wuerzburg

Genève

Vilshofen Passau

Munich

LI SWITZERLAND

CZECH REPUBLIC

Kelheim

Regensburg

FRANCE Basel BERN Zurich

POLAND

Bamberg

Nuremberg

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Mainz Mannheim

elle

Port

Dusseldorf

LUX

Mos

Port times and itineraries are subject to change.

Innsbruck

Da nuWeissenkirchen be Linz

Melk

SLOVAKIA

VIENNA

Salzburg

Esztergom Szentendre

AUSTRIA

HUNGARY

SLOVENIA LJUBLJANA

ITALY

UKRAINE

BRATISLAVA

Kalocsa

ZAGREB

CROATIA

BUDAPEST Solt

Osijek Vukovar

BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA

ROMANIA

Novi Sad

BELGRADE

SERBIA

Iron Gates

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Budapest, the Queen of the Danube The Hungarian metropolis of Budapest is one of the most beautiful places in Europe. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a city full of life, with impressive buildings and numerous sights waiting for you. The Danube divides the city into the two parts Buda and Pest and the world-famous Parliament Building, Budapestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s landmark, is situated right on the banks of the river. Parliament in Budapest

Your Cruise DAY 1 Passau

We welcome you aboard the AMADEUS fleet! After boarding in the Bavarian port of Passau, there’s plenty of time to get to know your floating hotel before the team welcome you on board with a cocktail. Then our head chef will pamper you with some delicious culinary creations and you can get in the mood for your trip with a stylish welcome dinner in the Panorama-Restaurant. By this point the vessel has already set sail and is en route to Austria!

DAY 2 Vienna

You spend the first morning of your cruise on board the AMADEUS vessel where you can enjoy magnificent views of the majestic Danube. At lunch time we reach the former imperial city of Vienna. In the afternoon there’s a tour of the city and a chance for you to see some of the city’s most famous buildings. You’ll be taken to the Hofburg palace, the State Opera, the Parliament and the Burgtheater and you can, of course, enjoy a stroll down Vienna’s pedestrian zones where the most famous sight of all is located – the 137 m high St. Stephen’s Cathedral. In the evening, the metropolis shows off a different side which you can explore as part of the ‘Vienna by Night’ tour. You’ll be captivated by the magnificent views of the illuminated city on a detour to the Kahlenberg hill. During the subsequent trip to Austria’s oldest sparkling wine cellars, you can enjoy a tour followed by an exclusive wine tasting session. The AMADEUS vessel sets sail to Bratislava the same night.

DAY 3 Bratislava

Early in the morning we reach the Slovakian capital of Bratislava. Straight after breakfast we’ll take you on a tour of the city’s most important sights and especially the Gothic-Baroque old town with its magnificent buildings such as St. Martin’s Cathedral and the Grassalkovich Palace, the current residence of the Slovak President. Then it’s back on board for lunch before an afternoon exploring the cultural highlights. Next up is a trip to the Schlosshof palace on the Marchfeld Castle Road. The imposing building was built in the early 18th century by Prince Eugene of Savoy and later served as a country estate for the imperial family. The excursion includes a tour of the palace before you have a chance to look round the beautiful gardens on your own. After returning to the vessel, we set off for the Hungarian capital of Budapest.

DAY 4 Budapest

One of Europe’s most beautiful cities awaits you on the fourth day of your Danube trip. During breakfast we arrive in the Hungarian metropolis of Budapest, also lovingly known as the ‘Queen of the Danube’. A guided tour will give you plenty of opportunities to discover the sights of this fascinating city, such as

Melk Abbey

the world-famous parliament and the 375 m long imposing chain bridge which spans the Danube. After lunch you can enjoy a trip to the rural Puszta region – a real must. The comfortable coaches will take you to the ‘Kiskunsàg’ National Park 50 km away where you’ll be welcomed at a farm with traditional schnapps and salt cakes before taking a horsedrawn carriage ride through the endless expanse of the Puszta and watching a lively horse show. In line with the theme, a traditional Hungarian folklore show will be held on board in the evening followed by a romantic cruise through the illuminated city of Budapest at night.

DAY 5 Budapest / Esztergom

The morning offers a chance to stroll around Budapest on your own. Those who wish can take our ‘Vibrant Budapest’ trip which offers unrivalled insight into the urban lifestyle of this city. After a visit to the large market hall the program includes a detour to Vajdahunyard Castle and St. Stephen’s Basilica, a trip on Europe’s second oldest underground and a visit to the Gerbeaud confectioner where you can enjoy coffee and cake before heading off back to the vessel. After lunch, those who wish can take a tour to Esztergom and Szentendre. Here you can discover Esztergom, a former royal seat and base of the

A visit to the 900-year-old Benedictine Melk Abbey is really worthwhile: enjoy a guided tour through the largest Baroque monastery complex in Austria and visit the splendid Marble Hall, Imperial Corridor, library and lots more. The numerous organ concerts, held in the Abbey Church throughout the year, are also particularly impressive.

Wachau

Castle Bratislava on the Danube

archbishop as well as the ruins of the Visegrad fortress which offers magnificent views of the Danube. From here, we take a trip to the Szentendre artist colony – a visit to this small town of countless museums and galleries is a must for all art and culture lovers. The vessel will follow you down the Danube to Esztergom, enabling you to end your trip in comfort. When you’re back on board, the ship will set off back to Austria.

DAY 6 Vienna

We will return to the Austrian capital of Vienna around midday. Those who wish can take a tour of Schönbrunn Palace and visit the beautiful rooms of the former imperial residence of Empress Maria Theresia. The palace is one of Austria’s most significant cultural sights and was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1996. After dinner, music enthusiasts can attend the ‘Sound of Vienna’ performance at Vienna’s Kursalon where

Allow yourself to be enchanted by Hungary’s lively culture and observe – on an excursion into the Puszta (the Great Hungarian Plain) – a fiery display of riding on one of the region’s many horse estates, where guests are still greeted with specialities typical to this country. 38

the ‘Alt Wien’ orchestra plays popular melodies from Vienna’s classic era and provides an entertaining evening of musical surprises. Shortly before midnight the AMADEUS vessel will depart from Vienna and head on upstream to Wachau.

DAY 7 Melk, Emmersdorf

We reach Melk/Emmersdorf in Lower Austria in the morning. You will have the chance to admire the magnificent cultural landscape of Wachau with a tour of Melk Abbey which was listed as a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site in 2000. Melk Abbey is Austria’s largest baroque abbey and also houses the world’s oldest school still in existence – the Stiftsgymnasium Melk. A tour of the prelature, emperor’s corridor and world-famous library, will give you an impression of the imposing dimensions of this baroque building. After the trip, it’s back to the vessel which will set sail from Wachau during lunch. The rest of the afternoon is spent on board with fantastic views of the river landscapes from the sun deck. Later the captain will invite you to a festive gala dinner where you can enjoy your last evening on board to the full!

TAG 8 Passau

In the morning, we return to Passau – the start and end point of your trip. After breakfast it’s time to say goodbye to the AMADEUS team who wish you a good trip home and look forward to your next visit on board!

Danube Rhapsody

Passau to Passau | 8 days from € 1.031 per person

• 8-day river cruise with large, outside river-view staterooms, most with French balconies or walk-out balconies • Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headsets for all excursions

• Free-flowing quality red & white wines from Europe’s famous wine regions with every dinner on board

• Services of an experienced Cruise Director • Onboard Concierge Service, dedicated to the independent experience seeker

• Coffee and tea after lunch and dinner

• Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner

VESSELS / DATE

CATEGORY / DECK / PRICES IN EURO PER PERSON

PASSAU-BUDAPEST-PASSAU ROYAL ROYAL ROYAL ELEGANT BRILLIANT ELEGANT ROYAL ROYAL ROYAL ELEGANT ELEGANT ROYAL ROYAL ROYAL ROYAL BRILLIANT ROYAL ROYAL ELEGANT

• 24-hour complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate and water

• Special onboard entertainment including lectures, cooking demonstration, onboard music performances and nightly piano music in the Bar

01.04.-08.04.15 08.04.-15.04.15 15.04.-22.04.15 16.04.-23.04.15 24.05.-31.05.15 18.06.-25.06.15 01.07.-08.07.15 08.07.-15.07.15 15.07.-22.07.15 23.07.-30.07.15 30.07.-06.08.15 12.08.-19.08.15 19.08.-26.08.15 09.09.-16.09.215 16.09.-23.09.15 17.09.-24.09.15 07.10.-14.10.15 21.10.-28.10.15 28.10.-04.11.15

C-4 Haydn Deck € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € €

C-1 Haydn Deck

1.031 1.031 1.031 1.108 1.463 1.463 1.361 1.361 1.361 1.463 1.463 1.361 1.361 1.361 1.361 1.463 1.031 1.031 1.108

€ € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € €

1.213 1.213 1.213 1.304 1.652 1.652 1.536 1.536 1.536 1.652 1.652 1.536 1.536 1.536 1.536 1.652 1.213 1.213 1.304

B-4 Strauss Deck € 1.556 € 1.556 € 1.556 € 1.691 € 1.691 € 1.691 € € € €

1.691 1.691 1.691 1.691 -

€ 1.556 € 1.556 -

B-1 Strauss Deck € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € €

1.617 1.617 1.617 1.739 1.898 1.898 1.765 1.765 1.765 1.898 1.898 1.765 1.765 1.765 1.765 1.898 1.617 1.617 1.739

A-1 Mozart Deck € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € €

1.812 1.812 1.812 1.949 2.087 2.087 1.941 1.941 1.941 2.087 2.087 1.941 1.941 1.941 1.941 2.087 1.812 1.812 1.949

Suite Mozart Deck € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € €

2.170 2.170 2.170 2.333 2.485 2.485 2.311 2.311 2.311 2.485 2.485 2.311 2.311 2.311 2.311 2.485 2.170 2.170 2.333

C-4: Amadeus Brilliant & Elegant: 107, 108, 109, 110 / Amadeus Royal: 122, 124, 125, 127 B-4: Amadeus Royal: 204, 206 Single cabins: available on Amadeus Brilliant and Amadeus Elegant at the same price as C-1 cabins

SINGLE CABIN SUPPLEMENT PER PERSON / ALL DATES

C-4/C-1: 15% | B-4: 30% | B-1: 50% | A-1: 60% | Suite 100 % | of the cruise rate All cabins are outside facing and have two beds that can be linked together or set up separately, as you wish.

Transfer and Car Parking You are in good hands with us from the start: Let us book you a transfer from the airport or train station to the ship port and back. We can also reserve a parking place for your car. The following prices apply per person per transfer: : Passau (D) Airport Munich-Port € 59,00 • Train station-Port € 20,00 / Car parking Passau: 1 week open-air car park € 47,00 • 1 week garage € 58,00 • 2 weeks open-air car park € 72,00 • 2 weeks garage € 82,00

French Savoir Vivre 8 days from

€ 1.075 per person

Lyon to Lyon

Discover the unrivalled lifestyle of the ‘Grande Nation’ with a journey through France’s sunny south and be captivated by the dreamy vineyards, picturesque lavender fields and charming towns on the banks of the Rhône and Saône rivers in France. Starting from Lyon, the 8-day round trip will take you to the worldfamous winegrowing regions of Burgundy and Beaujolais, to towns like Avignon and Arles with their rich history, and on to the romantic landscapes

Camargue.

Lavender fields in Provence

Provence

and

Your Itinerary day

harbor/city

Program

Lyon

Embarkation in the afternoon / Welcome Reception (incl.)

Mâcon

Morning excursion to Mâconnais region and visit to Wine Museum / guided tour to ruins of Cluny Abbey

Chalon-surSaône Tournus

Excursion along wine route of Burgundy including visit to its wine capital Beaune in the morning / visit to medieval towns Brancion and Cormatin (Rejoin the ship in Tournus)

Lyon

Guided city tour of Lyon in the morning

Avignon

Morning walking tour featuring visit to Papal Palace / excursion to roman aqueduct Pont du Gard and to Uzès village

Avignon Arles

Guided tour to nature reserve Camargue in the morning (Rejoin the ship in Arles) / walking tour of Arles and visit to amphitheatre in the afternoon

Viviers Le Pouzin

Excursion to Valley of Ardèche (Rejoin the ship in Le Pouzin)

Lyon

Disembarkation after breakfast

Excursions (marked in bold) are not included in the cruise rate.

Port times and itineraries are subject to change.

Cruise

Antwerp

BELGIUM

Bonn Cochem Trier

ine

PARIS

LUX

BAY OF BISCAY

Mainz Mannheim

Mos

elle

Chalon-sur-Saône

Strasbourg

Basel

Tournus

Mâcon

GERMANY

BERN

Bamberg Main

Stuttgart

PRAGUE

Wuerzburg Nuremberg

CZECH REPUBLIC

Kelheim

Regensburg Vilshofen Passau

Innsbruck

Da Weissenkirchen nu be

Linz

Munich

Zurich

LI Genève SWITZERLAND

Trévoux

POLAND

Dresden

Frankfurt

ôn

FRANCE

Koblenz

ine

Honﬂeur

Port

Ghent

Embarkation / Disembarkation

Melk VIENNA

Salzburg

AUSTRIA

Lyon

Rhô n

Tournon/Tain-l'Hermitage

Vienne

Arles

LJUBLJANA

Viviers

Chateauneuf-du-Pape

SPAIN

SLOVENIA

La Voulte

Avignon

ZAGREB

CROATIA

ITALY ADRIATIC SEA

Avignon The really beautiful city of Avignon, with its winding narrow streets and numerous palaces and churches, is to be found in Provence in the South of France. Standing imperiously right by the banks of the Rhône is the imposing Papal Palace dating from the 14th century, which was used as the residence for various popes and antipopes between 1335 and 1430. Like the rest of Avignon’s historic Old Town, the Papal Palace is today also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered to be one of the most impressive Gothic buildings in the world. Papal Palace in Avignon

Your Cruise DAY 1 Lyon

Your cruise through the sunny south of France starts as you board in Lyon in the afternoon. The crew of the MS AMADEUS Symphony await and are on hand to help you with check-in. Then there’s time to explore the cruise ship before you’re invited to the Panorama-Bar for a cocktail reception. In the evening an elegant welcome dinner is served in our restaurant before the AMADEUS Symphony sets sail for Mâcon.

DAY 2 Mâcon

In the morning the vessel reaches the town of Mâcon in southern Burgundy. You can enjoy an excursion into the surrounding Mâconnais wine country before lunch to explore the magical vineyards and be captivated by the Mediterranean charm of this unique region. The program also includes a visit to the regional wine museum which provides plenty of information about the history of wine production in Burgundy. Then it’s time to return to your AMADEUS vessel for lunch before taking a guided tour of the Cluny Abbey ruins in the afternoon. During the Middle Ages up to 10,000 monks lived at this site which was largely destroyed during the French Revolution. The abbey was once the spiritual centre of Europe, as is reflected by the remains of the fiveaisled church building. In the evening you return to the vessel and set sail from Mâcon upstream along the Saône.

DAY 3 Chalon-sur-Saône / Tournus

On the third day we reach Chalon-sur-Saône, the second largest city in Burgundy and the northernmost point of our trip. The best way to explore the beauty of the region is the ‘Beaune and Burgundy’ trip which takes you to the world-famous wine-growing regions of Pommard, Chassagne and Puligny in Beaune (known as the ‘wine capital of Burgundy’). There’s also a chance, of course, to sample the regional wines after the tour! Those who wish can take a trip in the afternoon to the mediaeval town of Brancion further south which is home to an intact 12th century church. From here it’s on to neighbouring Cormatin, where the world-famous Cormatin moated castle is situated on an island on the river Grosne. Built in the 17th century, the protected monument attracts over 70,000 visitors each year. At the end of your trip, a comfortable coach will transport you back to Tournus where the AMADEUS Symphony awaits, ready to set sail back to Lyon.

DAY 4 Lyon

Early in the morning, we reach Lyon – the city where the Saône and Rhône rivers meet. Lyon is France’s third largest city after Paris and Marseille and is renowned for its exquisite cuisine and the beautiful old town which was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998. During a morning tour you can

Burgundy

explore the city’s monuments and sights, including the imposing Notre Dame de Fourvière basilica, the Roman theatre and the ‘Vieux Lyon’ quarter. Around midday the vessel will leave the city and head off along the Rhône towards Avignon where you arrive the next morning. The afternoon on board is ideally spent on the sun desk, offering fantastic views of the delightful river landscapes of southern France.

DAY 5 Avignon

This morning we arrive in Avignon, the town of the popes. No other town in France had such an enormous significance for the clerical world during the Middle Ages as Avignon. You can discover the history of the town and the lives of the 7 popes who once resided here during a tour of the winding alleyways and a visit to the Gothic Papal Palace. A visit to the world-famous ‘Pont d‘ Avignon’ is also a must during this walking tour of the town. The bridge is the subject of a popular folk song and once spanned the river Rhône. Of the 22 bridge arches which once existed here, only 4 remain. The afternoon also focuses on an architectural masterpiece, taking you to the ‘Pont du Gard’ monument 25 km away: this three-level aqueduct was originally 50 km long and was constructed over 2,000 years ago in Roman

Some of the most beautiful and well-known winegrowing areas in the region are to be found up river in the northern part of the Saône. Visit, for example, the stunningly beautiful Mâcon region, known for its Mediterranean ambience and outstanding Chardonnay. You’ll be simply enchanted by the magnificent view of the surrounding vineyards and their lovely chateaux and castles!

times to transport water to the town of Nîmes and other Roman provinces. After the tour we pay a visit to the romantic town of Uzès before heading back to your AMADEUS vessel.

DAY 6 Avignon / Arles

‘Taste of Provence‘ on the Sun Deck

‘Live the life of Riley‘ in France – set off on a culinary voyage of discovery through the ‘Grande Nation’ and experience with all your senses why French cuisine has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status since 2010. An unforgettable Provençal lunch on the sundeck is a must!

After all of these cultural highlights the morning is all about exploring the green surroundings. After breakfast, a comfortable coach will take you from Avignon to the Camargue Nature Park built in 1970 and covering an area of approx. 86,000 ha. Each year the unique flora and fauna of the landscape attract numerous visitors to this conservation area, which is renowned in particular for its semi-wild bulls, unique Camargue horses and rare bird species. Afterwards, the coach will take you back to Arles where the AMADEUS Symphony is waiting to welcome you back on board for lunch. In the afternoon you can enjoy a tour of Arles. This small French community has a beautiful historic centre and is renowned in particular for its preserved amphitheatre built by the Romans in around 90 AD and once seating over 25,000 spectators. Afterwards it’s time to return to the vessel where we set sail for the medieval town of Viviers after dinner.

DAY 7 Viviers / Le Pouzin

Pont Lafayette in Lyon

We arrive in Viviers in southern France during breakfast. This is the starting point for an unforgettable trip to one of the world’s most spectacular natural monuments – the Ardèche gorge. It is often referred to as the ‘Grand Canyon of Europe’ and, with a depth of up to 300 m, impresses both tourists and sports enthusiasts alike. The entrance of the gorge is indicated by the ‘Pont d’ Arc’ – a 60 m high natural stone arch which is the largest natural bridge in the world. Specially designed viewing platforms offer spectacular views of this unique natural wonder. Don’t forget to take some photos before you return to the AMADEUS Symphony which has now made its way to Le Pouzin. Your last evening on board involves a special culinary highlight as the captain invites you to a gala dinner. While away the evening in the Panorama-Bar or AMADEUS Club and enjoy the views of the beautiful Rhône river landscapes as your vessel heads north.

DAY 8 Lyon

After breakfast, we arrive back in Lyon where your tour of southern France comes to an end after an adventure-packed week! The AMADEUS Symphony team thank you for your stay and wish you a pleasant trip home!

Lyon, the food capital of the world

French Savoir Vivre Lyon to Lyon | 8 days from €1.075 per person

• 8-day river cruise with large, outside river-view staterooms, most with French balconies or walk-out balconies • Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headsets for all excursions

• Free-flowing quality red & white wines from Europe’s famous wine regions with every dinner on board

• Services of an experienced Cruise Director • Onboard Concierge Service, dedicated to the independent experience seeker

• Coffee and tea after lunch and dinner

• Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner

VESSEL / DATE

• Fitness room open 24 hours a day • All English language on board in a non-smoking environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck) • All Port Charges and local taxes included

CATEGORY / DECK / PRICES IN EURO PER PERSON

LYON-Avignon-LYON SYMPHONY SYMPHONY SYMPHONY SYMPHONY SYMPHONY SYMPHONY SYMPHONY SYMPHONY SYMPHONY SYMPHONY SYMPHONY SYMPHONY SYMPHONY SYMPHONY SYMPHONY SYMPHONY

• 24-hour complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate and water

• Special onboard entertainment including lectures, cooking demonstration, onboard music performances and nightly piano music in the Bar

26.03.-02.04.15 09.04.-16.04.15 16.04.-23.04.15 23.04.-30.04.15 07.05.-14.05.15 21.05.-28.05.15 28.05.-04.06.15 11.06.-18.06.15 18.06.-25.06.15 25.06.-02.07.15 16.07.-23.07.15 27.08.-03.09.15 17.09.-24.09.15 01.10.-08.10.15 08.10.-15.10.15 05.11.-12.11.15

C-4 Haydn Deck € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € €

C-1 Haydn Deck

1.225 1.275 1.275 1.275 1.683 1.683 1.683 1.683 1.683 1.683 1.683 1.683 1.683 1.275 1.275 1.075

€ € € € € € € € € € € € € € € €

1.458 1.500 1.500 1.500 1.900 1.900 1.900 1.900 1.900 1.900 1.900 1.900 1.900 1.500 1.500 1.350

B-4 Strauss Deck € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € €

1.883 1.925 1.925 1.925 2.091 2.091 2.091 2.091 2.091 2.091 2.091 2.091 2.091 1.925 1.925 1.675

B-1 Strauss Deck € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € €

A-1 Mozart Deck

1.958 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.183 2.183 2.183 2.183 2.183 2.183 2.183 2.183 2.183 2.000 2.000 1.741

€ € € € € € € € € € € € € € € €

2.183 2.241 2.241 2.241 2.400 2.400 2.400 2.400 2.400 2.400 2.400 2.400 2.400 2.241 2.241 1.958

Suite Mozart Deck € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € €

2.641 2.683 2.683 2.683 2.858 2.858 2.858 2.858 2.858 2.858 2.858 2.858 2.858 2.683 2.683 2.400

C-4: Amadeus Symphony: 122, 124, 125, 127 B-4: Amadeus Symphony: 203, 204, 206, 230, 231

SINGLE CABIN SUPPLEMENT PER PERSON / ALL DATES

C-4/C-1: 15% | B-4: 30% | B-1: 50% | A-1: 60% | Suite 100 % | of the cruise rate All cabins are outside facing and have two beds that can be linked together or set up separately, as you wish.

Paris & the River Seine 8 days from

â&#x201A;Ź 1.075 per person

Paris to Paris

An unrivalled combination. This 8-day cruise takes in Paris, probably the most romantic city in the world, as well as an exciting river cruise exploring the past of the old French masters. The tour allows you to walk in the footsteps of van Gogh, Cezanne and Gauguin and heads downstream along the breath-taking Seine to Normandy, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful areas in France which entered the history books due to the events which took place there during the Second World War. The program also includes a visit to the world-famous Palace of Versailles and a trip to the romantic old harbour town of Honfleur.

Normandy coast

Your Itinerary day

harbor/city

Program

Paris

Embarkation in the afternoon / Welcome Reception (incl.)

Conflans

Visit to Auvers sur Oise, village of Vincent van Gogh and the French Impressionists

Rouen Caudebec en Caux

Guided walking tour of Rouen and visit to Cathedral in the morning In the afternoon excursion along fabled Abbey Trail to Jumièges

Caudebec en Caux

Morning visit to Normandy beaches and scenic Etretat Plage, a favored spot of the Impressionist painters / in the afternoon guided walking tour of Honfleur, ‘the Jewel of Normandy‘s coast‘

Caudebec en Caux

Your choice: all-day ‘Beaches of Normandy’ tour including Pointe de Hoc, Omaha Beach and Military Cemetary or all-day excursion to Bayeux and Caen, retracing the history of William the Conqueror

Les Andelys

In the morning guided tour of Château Gaillard, the Stronghold of Richard the Lionheart, and visit to Monet‘s home and gardens in Giverny (rejoin the ship in Vernon) Afternoon visit to royal Palace of Versailles, the center of political power in France from 1682, when Louis XIV moved from Paris, until the French Revolution (Rejoin the ship in Poissy)

Vernon Poissy 7

Paris

City tour in the morning / afternoon visit to artistic village of Montmartre / ’Paris by night’ cruise on Seine from Louvre Museum to Cathedral NotreDame, passing by Eiffel Tower

Paris

Disembarkation after breakfast

Excursions (marked in bold) are not included in the cruise rate.

Port times and itineraries are subject to change.

Extension in Paris Having got into your relaxed holiday mood, perhaps you would like to extend it? If so, you could combine your AMADEUS river cruise with a stay at an exclusive hotel in Paris before or after it. We would be delighted to book an exclusive stay for you at our centrally located deluxe partner hotel: Les Jardins du Marais **** Paris / www.lesjardinsdumarais.com

NORTH SEA

UNITED KINGDOM Embarkation / Disembarkation

Port

Volendam

Cruise Den Haag

LONDON

Kampen

AMSTERDAM

Arnhem Dordrecht

UNITED KINGDOM Ghent Étretat

Caudebec en Caux Honﬂeur

BELGIUM

Les Andelys Vernon Poissy Versailles

Giverny Pontoise Reims

PARIS

LUX

e FRANCE

GERMANY

Coche Trier Mainz Mannheim

ne Sei

Le Mans

Bon Kob

Auvers-sur-Oise

Caen

Rennes

Dusse Cologne

Rouen

Bayeux

Jersey

Maastricht

47 Nancy Strasbourg

ha Oma

Le Havre

h Beac

sell

Guernsey

Antwerp

BRUSSELS

NORMANDY BEACHES

Rhine

ENGLISH CHANNEL

Paris The ‘city of light’ appeals with its seemingly endless range of sights. The Eiffel Tower (or ‘la Tour Eiffel’ as the French call it) is probably the city’s most significant monument and shapes the Paris skyline with its elegant Art Nouveau design. Gustave Eiffel built the tower (then the highest in the world at 320 m) as a temporary structure for the World Exhibition in 1889 to mark the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution. The Eiffel Tower in Paris

Your Cruise DAY 1 Paris

Boarding of the MS AMADEUS Diamond begins in the late afternoon in Paris. There’s plenty of time to get to know your floating hotel before the AMADEUS team welcome you on board with a cocktail in the Panorama-Bar. In the evening, the on board chef will serve a carefully devised welcome dinner. During dinner the vessel will depart from Paris and set off north for Conflans.

DAY 2 Conflans

During breakfast your vessel will arrive in the medieval town of Conflans. From here you can set off on an excursion which will introduce you to the famous expressionist artists in the small town of Auvers-surOise. Many of the great masters (including Cezanne, Pissarro and Daubigny) moved here, the most famous being Vincent van Gogh whose last resting place is right here in this town. Enjoy a multi-media show at the Château d’Auvers where the modern museum takes you on a trip back to the 19th century and presents some of the greatest French artists and their best-known works. After this trip it’s time to return to the AMADEUS Diamond where you can reflect on the memories of the day while the vessel sets off from Conflans in the early evening.

DAY 3 Rouen / Caudebec en Caux

This morning, we reach the town of Rouen in northern France. During the morning you can take a guided tour to explore the town. A visit to the beautiful mediaeval town centre is a must, along with the imposing Gothic cathedral and ‘Le Gros Horloge’, one of the world’s oldest astrological timepieces. Also worth a visit is the ‘Eglise Sainte-Jeanne D‘arc’ church where a monument now marks the spot where Joan of Arc was executed. Then it’s time to return to the AMADEUS Diamond for lunch before the vessel sets sail for Caudebec en Caux. This small community is the ideal starting point for numerous exciting excursions in Normandy. A tour along the so-called ‘Abbey Road’ offers a chance to see many of these beautiful buildings: countless churches, castles and abbeys await along this romantic route. Some of the buildings have fallen into disrepair over the course of the centuries, such as the former Jumieges Abbey which is now open to the public.

DAY 4 Caudebec en Caux

Today there are two excursions to give you a chance to draw inspiration from the magnificent natural landscapes of Normandy. During the morning you can join us on a walk along the coast of Etretat. The steep chalk cliffs with their imposing needle-like formations have inspired many great artists including Boudin, Monet and Manet. In the afternoon those who wish can take a trip to Honfleur. This small town is one of the most beautiful treasures of the

Honfleur

Côte Fleurie and you can take a stroll along the picturesque old harbour basin dating from the 17th century and explore the nostalgic cobble-stoned alleyways of the romantic old town. In the evening it’s time to return to the vessel and spend the night in Caudebec en Caux.

DAY 5 Caudebec en Caux

Today you can choose between two exciting all-day excursions – both equally appealing. The first takes you along the famous Normandy beaches where the allied troops landed in 1944. During the tour you’ll visit the landing sites at Pointe du Hoc and Omaha Beach, the American cemetery in Colleville and the former Arromanches harbour which the allied forces built to transport further troops to land. As an alternative, you can take a tour to Bayeux and Caen which focuses on the treasures of the landscape. With lush green meadows, rustic half-timbered houses and apple orchards as far as the eye can see, Normandy quite rightly impresses visitors, year in, year out. You’ll visit the historic towns of Caen and Bayeux where you can walk in the footsteps of William the Conqueror, the Duke of Normandy and subsequent King of England. Later you can explore the community of Pont l’éveque which is famous for its cheeses. It’s also home to numerous traditional half-timbered houses which you can admire as you take a gentle stroll through the area. In the evening, you will return to the AMADEUS Diamond before setting sail upstream.

Normandy is one of the most beautiful parts of France with delightful towns which will impress anyone loving this country. The picturesque harbour town of Honfleur at the mouth of the Seine makes a strong impression with its charming alleyways and picturesque half-timbered houses. Honfleur became known as a centre for artistic activities. Eugène Boudin, who painted coastal landscapes, was born there in 1814.

inspired the artist in many of his paintings. After lunch there’s a chance to visit one of the world’s best known buildings – the magnificent Palace of Versailles. Originally a small hunting lodge, the palace was extended to its current size under the rule of Louis XIV and is now one of Europe’s largest palaces. The tour takes you through the private regal rooms and into the world-famous Hall of Mirrors. A detour to the lush castle gardens is also a must. In the evening it’s time to head back to the AMADEUS Diamond with lots of new memories. The vessel travels from Les Andelys via Vernon to Poissy while you’re out and, once you’re back on board, continues to Paris.

DAY 7 Paris

The Gros Horloge, a fourteenth-century astronomical clock in Rouen

With its magnificent half-timbered buildings, narrow cobbled streets and the Gothic cathedral, Rouen is more like an open-air museum than a major city.

DAY 6 Les Andelys / Vernon / Poissy

This morning your AMADEUS vessel will arrive in Les Andelys, one of the most beautiful towns along the Seine. This is the starting point for a morning excursion to the Château Gaillard (built in 1196), the castle of Richard the Lionheart. Visitors can enjoy breath-taking views of the river and surrounding landscape. The tour then leads on to the town of Giverny, where the famous impressionist Claude Monet lived until his death in 1926. Take a look around his house and the magnificent garden which

Monet‘s famous garden at Giverny

Early in the morning we arrive back in the French capital of Paris where you can choose between several excursions. In the morning there’s a city tour taking in the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral and the lively Champs Elysées. In the afternoon we visit the vibrant artists’ quarter of Montmartre, based on a hill in the northern part of the city. Alternatively we also offer a visit to the Louvre, home to some of the world’s most important works of art such as Da Vinci’s worldfamous Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo. Or you can set off on a tour of discovery through the aristocratic Le Marais district, known as the Jewish centre of the city and home to some true architectural treasures. As the crowning finale of the cruise, on your last evening you can enjoy a romantic boat trip by night through the illuminated city of Paris, showing off the metropolis in all its splendour.

DAY 8 Paris

Now it’s time to say ‘au revoir’, disembarkation beginning after breakfast. The crew of the AMADEUS Diamond wish you a relaxing trip home!

Paris & the River Seine

Paris to Paris | 8 days from €1.075 per person

• 8-day river cruise with large, outside river-view staterooms, most with French balconies or walk-out balconies • Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headsets for all excursions

• Free-flowing quality red & white wines from Europe’s famous wine regions with every dinner on board

• Services of an experienced Cruise Director • Onboard Concierge Service, dedicated to the independent experience seeker

• Coffee and tea after lunch and dinner

• Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner VESSEL / DATE

• Fitness room open 24 hours a day • All English language on board in a non-smoking environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck) • All Port Charges and local taxes included

CATEGORY / DECK / PRICES IN EURO PER PERSON

Paris-Caudebec en Caux-Paris DIAMOND DIAMOND DIAMOND DIAMOND DIAMOND DIAMOND DIAMOND DIAMOND DIAMOND DIAMOND DIAMOND DIAMOND DIAMOND DIAMOND DIAMOND DIAMOND

• 24-hour complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate and water

• Special onboard entertainment including lectures, cooking demonstration, onboard music performances and nightly piano music in the Bar

26.03.-02.04.15 02.04.-09.04.15 09.04.-16.04.15 16.04.-23.04.15 23.04.-30.04.15 30.04.-07.05.15 28.05.-04.06.15 18.06.-25.06.15 09.07.-16.07.15 23.07.-30.07.15 10.09.-17.09.15 17.09.-24.09.15 01.10.-08.10.15 22.10.-29.10.15 29.10.-05.11.15 05.11.-12.11.15

C-4 Haydn Deck € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € €

C-SNG Haydn Deck

1.225 1.275 1.275 1.275 1.275 1.275 1.683 1.683 1.683 1.683 1.683 1.683 1.275 1.275 1.075 1.075

€ € € € € € € € € € € € € € € €

1.458 1.500 1.500 1.500 1.500 1.500 1.900 1.900 1.900 1.900 1.900 1.900 1.500 1.500 1.350 1.350

C-1 Haydn Deck € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € €

1.458 1.500 1.500 1.500 1.500 1.500 1.900 1.900 1.900 1.900 1.900 1.900 1.500 1.500 1.350 1.350

B-1 Strauss Deck € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € €

1.958 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.183 2.183 2.183 2.183 2.183 2.183 2.000 2.000 1.741 1.741

A-1 Mozart Deck € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € €

2.183 2.241 2.241 2.241 2.241 2.241 2.400 2.400 2.400 2.400 2.400 2.400 2.241 2.241 1.958 1.958

Suite Mozart Deck € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € €

2.641 2.683 2.683 2.683 2.683 2.683 2.858 2.858 2.858 2.858 2.858 2.858 2.683 2.683 2.400 2.400

C-4: Amadeus Diamond: 107,108,109,110

SINGLE CABIN SUPPLEMENT PER PERSON / ALL DATES

C-4/C-1: 15% | B-4: 30% | B-1: 50% | A-1: 60% | Suite 100 % | of the cruise rate All cabins are outside facing and have two beds that can be linked together or set up separately, as you wish.

Classial Music

on the Rhine and along the Danube 8 days from

â&#x201A;Ź 1.368 per person

D A N U B E | Budapest to Passau RhINE | A m s t e rd a m t o B a s e l o r v. v.

Lovers of classical music will be in their element on these inspired theme trips; awaiting you is a fascinating river cruise experience on the wonderful rivers Rhine and Danube combined with a carefully selected program of music that will permeate the whole journey. Following in the footsteps of the great composers, we take you on a voyage of sound with particular artistic and cultural highlights. Visits to famous opera houses, varied concerts in stimulating atmospheres and our virtuoso onboard music ensemble make this theme trip something you will never forget â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and our specially arranged shore program is, of course, also tuned to the musical theme.

Your Cruise - Rhine DAY 5 Koblenz / Rüdesheim

DAY 1 Amsterdam

In the early morning we arrive in Koblenz in the ‘German Corner’ area, where you’ll have a chance to take a morning tour to explore the city. At midday we return to the vessel and sail past the legendary Loreley Rock in the afternoon whilst enjoying a ‘musical tea party’ before arriving in Rüdesheim later in the afternoon. After a tour of the town you’ll have a chance to visit ‘Siegfrieds Mechanical Music Museum’ with its curious self-playing instruments. Your AMADEUS vessel will then leave Rüdesheim in the evening.

Your musical voyage along the Rhine starts with embarkation in the Dutch capital of Amsterdam. Once you’ve found your way around your ‘floating hotel’, the tour operators will invite you to enjoy a free cocktail before our welcome dinner on board and a welcome concert in the Panorama-Bar. The vessel will spend the night in Amsterdam.

DAY 2 Amsterdam / Utrecht

After a generous breakfast buffet you can explore some of the key sights in the Dutch capital this morning with a tour of the city followed by a concert in Amsterdam. You’ll then return to the vessel in Utrecht for lunch and leave Amsterdam for Germany.

DAY 6 Speyer

This morning we reach the historic town of Speyer where the program features a gentle tour of the town in the morning. Another highlight is the afternoon excursion taking you to the captivating town of Heidelberg with its baroque old town and world-famous castle ruins, from where you can enjoy impressive views across the town. On your penultimate night on-board the captain invites you to enjoy a gala dinner while the vessel sets sail for France.

DAY 3 Cologne / Bonn

This morning we arrive in Cologne where you can take a stroll through the city to admire the sights of this Rhine metropolis and in particular the world-famous cathedral. At midday the vessel sets sail for Bonn where the afternoon program includes an excursion to Beethoven’s house and the crowning finale – a piano concert in the Chamber Music Hall. The same evening your AMADEUS vessel leaves Bonn.

DAY 7 Strasbourg

After breakfast we arrive in Strasbourg in Alsace. A guided city tour will enable you to explore some of the most important European institutions such as the Council of Europe and European Parliament before enjoying a walk through the old town. This is followed by an organ concert at St. Thomas Church before your vessel sets sail again in the evening. After dinner a goodbye concert will be held in the Panorama-Bar.

DAY 4 Cochem

Shortly after lunch the vessel reaches the romantic Moselle city of Cochem. In this magical town you can enjoy a tour of the sights followed by a winetasting session with a chance to learn all about the region’s history. The vessel sets sail again in the evening and continues to Koblenz. An evening concert will be held in the Panorama-Bar, giving you a chance to reflect on your impressions of the day.

DAY 8 Basel

After breakfast disembarkation will begin in Basel. The AMADEUS team wishes you a safe journey home!

Embarkation / Disembarkation Volendam AMSTERDAM Den Haag

Port

Cruise

Kampen Arnhem BERLIN Potsdam

Dordrecht Ghent

Heidelberg

PARIS

ôn e

elle Mos

Mainz Mannheim

Strasbourg

Basel Trévoux

Strasbourg

Rhône

Lyon

BERN

Bamberg

Main

LI Genève SWITZERLAND

PRAGUE

Wuerzburg Nuremberg

Stuttgart

Zurich

WARSAW

Dresden

CZECH REPUBLIC

Kelheim

Regensburg Vilshofen Passau

Chalon-sur-Saône

Mâcon

POLAND

GERMANY

Cologne Koblenz Bonn Cochem Frankfurt Trier

LUX

FRANCE

Dusseldorf

ine

BELGIUM

Rhine

Antwerp Maastricht BRUSSELS

NORTH SEA

Munich Innsbruck

ITALY

Da Weissenkirchen nu be Linz

Melk VIENNA

Salzburg

AUSTRIA SLOVENIA LJUBLJANA

SLOVAKIA BRATISLAVA Esztergom Szentendre

HUNGARY

BUDAPEST Solt

ROMAN

and waiting. After an afternoon excursion you can explore the old residential town of Esztergom and pay a visit to the striking cathedral. In the evening the vessel will leave Hungary, heading for Slovakia.

DAY 4 Bratislava

The fourth day of your Danube trip will take you to the Slovakian capital of Bratislava, where you can enjoy a tour of the city after breakfast. In the afternoon, there is a guided tour of the imperial Schlosshof palace in Austria. This once simple residence was extended by Empress Maria Theresia and today is one of Austria’s most beautiful buildings. Back on board you can enjoy an evening concert in Bratislava before we leave this beautiful city and head for Vienna.

DAY 5 Vienna

Early in the morning your vessel will arrive in Vienna. In the morning there is a tour to discover the sights of the city and in the afternoon you visit the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace. The evening program has three different options. You can attend the ‘Sound of Vienna’ concert by the Salon Orchestra ‘Alt Wien’. Alternatively, you can see a performance at Vienna’s Volksoper or Staatsoper, depending on the program. In the evening the vessel will leave the city. Vienna State Opera

DAY 6 Vienna / Krems /

Your Cruise - Danube DAY 1 Budapest

Your journey starts in Hungary’s romantic capital of Budapest where your AMADEUS vessel is ready and waiting. After you’ve had a short tour on board, the crew will greet you with a welcome cocktail and specially created menu. And to get you in the mood for your trip, you can enjoy a welcome concert in the Panorama-Bar in the evening.

DAY 2 Budapest

Today’s program features a tour exploring the impressive metropolis of Budapest. The tour of the city will take you around the most popular sights, after which you have a chance to attend a captivating performance at Budapest’s opera house in the evening (depending on the program). Your vessel will remain overnight in the Hungarian capital.

DAY 3 Budapest / Esztergom

This morning the program features a visit to the magnificent Gödöllö Castle. We then continue to Esztergom where your AMADEUS vessel is ready

Melk, Emmersdorf

We arrive in Krems before breakfast, where you can enjoy a romantic tour of the town complete with winetasting. Back on board we set sail for Melk/ Emmersdorf, where there’ll be plenty of time in the afternoon to visit the world famous Melk Abbey before continuing along the Danube towards Linz.

DAY 7 Linz

Today there are several excursions on offer in Upper Austria. There’s a chance to set off in the footsteps of the Austrian composer Anton Bruckner at St. Florian Abbey, or take a guided tour of the Danube metropolis of Linz or the Mozart city of Salzburg. On the last evening of your trip the captain invites you to enjoy an elegant gala dinner, crowned by an enthralling goodbye concert on board.

DAY 8 Passau

In the morning we enter the three rivers town of Passau where disembarkation takes place after breakfast. The crew would like to wish you a safe journey home!

Classical Music

DANUBE | Budapest to Passau | 8 days from €1.368 per person R H I N E | Amsterdam to Basel or v.v. | 8 days from €1.626 per person

Inclusions: • Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner

• 8-day river cruise with large, outside river-view staterooms, most with French balconies or walk-out balconies • Special music ensemble under the direction of the Saxon organ Academy on board • Expert lectures on all music concerts • Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headsets for all excursions

• Coffee and tea after lunch and dinner

• Gourmet dining with all meals included (buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner and midnight snack, featuring fine local ingredients and regional specialities) in the elegant Panorama-Restaurant

• Services of an experienced Cruise Director

• Free-flowing quality red & white wines from Europe’s famous wine regions with every dinner on board

• Onboard Concierge Service, dedicated to the independent experience seeker

• 24-hour complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate and water

VESSELS / DATE

CATEGORY / DECK / PRICES IN EURO PER PERSON

BASEL-AMSTERDAM 22.10.-29.10.15

SILVER

• Special onboard entertainment including lectures, cooking demonstration, onboard music performances and nightly piano music in the Bar

C-4 Haydn Deck

C-1 Haydn Deck

B-4 Strauss Deck

B-1 Strauss Deck

A-1 Mozart Deck

Suite Mozart Deck

€ 1.626

€ 1.867

€ 2.322

€ 2.402

€ 2.661

€ 3.134

€ 1.626

€ 1.867

€ 2.322

€ 2.402

€ 2.661

€ 3.134

€ 1.368

€ 1.564

€ 1.999

€ 2.209

€ 2.593

AMSTERDAM-Basel 29.10.-05.11.15

SILVER

BUDAPEST- PASSAU BRILLIANT

25.10.-01.11.15

C-4: Amadeus Silver: 116, 118, 121, 123 / Amadeus Brilliant: 107, 108, 109, 110 B-4: Amadeus Silver: 235, 236, 237, 238 Single cabins: available on Amadeus Brilliant at the same price as C-1 cabins

SINGLE CABIN SUPPLEMENT PER PERSON / ALL DATES

C-4/C-1: 15% | B-4: 30% | B-1: 50% | A-1: 60% | Suite 100 % | of the cruise rate All cabins are outside facing and have two beds that can be linked together or set up separately, as you wish.

ALONG THE DANUBE

ON THE RHINE

City tour Budapest • City walk Esztergom with cathedral • City tour Bratislava • City tour Vienna • Excursion Melk Abbey • Package Price: € 131,00

City tour Amsterdam with concert • City walk Cologne • City tour Heidelberg • City tour Strasbourg with organ concert • Package Price: € 134,00

City tour Budapest • City walk Esztergom with cathedral • City tour Bratislava • City tour Vienna • City walk Krems incl. winetasting • Excursion Melk Abbey • City walk Linz • Tour ’The great Austrian composer Anton Bruckner’ including organ concert • Package Price: € 238,00

City tour Amsterdam with concert • City walk Cologne • City walk Cochem and winetasting • City tour Rüdesheim with Music Museum • City tour Heidelberg • City tour Strasbourg with organ concert • Package Price: € 185,00

City tour Budapest • Excursion Castle Gödöllö • City walk Esztergom with cathedral • City tour Bratislava • Visit Imperial Festival Palace – Castle Hof • City tour Vienna • Visit Schoenbrunn Palace • City walk Krems incl. winetasting • Excursion Melk Abbey • Salzburg and visit to house of Mozart including lunch • Package Price: € 387,00

City tour Amsterdam with concert • City walk Cologne • City walk Cochem and winetasting • City walk Koblenz • City tour Ruedesheim with Music Museum • City tour Heidelberg • City walk Speyer • Excursion Alsace & wine • City tour Strasbourg with organ concert • Package Price: € 256,00

TRANSFER You are in good hands with us from the start: Let us book you a transfer from the airport or train station to the ship port and back. The following prices apply per person per transfer: Amsterdam (NL) Airport-Port € 40,00 • Train station-Port € 21,00 / Basel (CH) Airport-Port € 48,00 • Train station-Port € 48,00 / Budapest (HU) Airport-Port € 24,00 • Budapest Centre-Port € 18,00 • Train station-Port € 18,00 Passau (D) Airport Munich-Port € 59,00 • Train station-Port € 20,00

INDULGE YOUR PASSION Take advantage of our very special service and order your tickets for the best opera and ballet performances from us well before starting your cruise. Our prices include transfers from the ship to the event and back so you need not worry about organisational matters on those occasions but just enjoy the musical parts of your dream cruise.

Holiday season cruises â&#x201A;Ź 665 from

per person

CHRISTMAS MARKETS CLASSIC CHRISTMAS CRUISE NEW YEARâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;S CRUISE

Our winter cruises on the Rhine and the Danube have a surprisingly attractive element; the snow-bedecked riverside scenery contrasts delightfully with the romantically illuminated towns, especially during the Christmas holidays, making for distinctive charm over this period. Your AMADEUS vessel will be appropriately decorated as well, allowing you to enjoy every minute of your winter travel as you visit the most attractive Christmas markets of the region; or you could see the New Year during a resounding party on board while, from the water, enjoying a fantastic view of the most magnificent displays of fireworks in the large cities astride these great rivers. Regensburg

CHRISTMAS MARKETS Cologne – Strasbourg - Cologne

almonds in the air. The cruise sets off from Cologne for Cochem and into the wintry Moselle valley before calling in at Koblenz and Rüdesheim. We then continue via Speyer to Strasbourg in France, where you can enjoy an unmissable excursion to wintry Alsace! On the penultimate evening the captain of your vessel will invite you to an elegant gala dinner before we reach Basel in Switzerland the next morning where this romantic Advent cruise ends.

6-day cruise

Experience your own personal winter fairytale on the romantic Rhine during Advent and visit some of the most romantic Christmas markets in Germany and France. This round trip starts and finishes in Cologne. We travel south up the Rhine to Mainz and Speyer with their Christmas lights, and you can pay a visit to the enchanting town of Heidelberg before we reach Alsace in France. You’ll be captivated by the snowy riverscapes with their pre-Christmas charm, and a visit to the city of Strasbourg is a must. It quickly becomes clear why at this time of the year this impressive city is known as the ‘Capitale de Noël’ (capital of Christmas). The centre contains 12 romantic Christmas markets dating back to the 16th century. After this stop, we continue downstream to the delightful town of Rüdesheim, where you can pay a visit to ‘Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum’ and enjoy a stroll through the festive illuminations of the Christmas market before returning to Cologne the next morning, where your winter trip comes to an end.

Nuremberg – Passau – Vienna v.v. 7-day cruise

Over the Christmas period the magnificent Danube towns and their traditional Christmas markets are a popular destination for people from all over the world. Nuremberg in particular, the starting point for this winter cruise, is renowned for its ‘Christkindlesmarkt’, one of the oldest and most famous Christmas markets in the world. Here you’ll find traditional crafts as well as hand-made winter decorations and the world-famous Nuremberg Lebkuchen (gingerbread). On your first evening you can enjoy an atmospheric Advent concert on board your AMADEUS vessel, adorned with Christmas decorations, before we set off downstream for Regensburg and the three rivers town of Passau. After a trip through the wintry cultivated landscapes of Wachau, we reach Austria’s capital Vienna which shows off its best side during Advent. During your stay a visit to the centre of Vienna with all its Christmas decorations is a must, especially the Schönbrunn Palace whose wooden stands sparkle almost as brightly as the Christmas tree in the courtyard. Your last evening on board includes a gala dinner followed by a festive Advent concert on board, before your vessel heads for Vienna and the end of the cruise the next morning.

Cologne – Strasbourg - Basel 7-day cruise

Your AMADEUS vessel, adorned with Christmas decorations, will set off on a wintry fairy-tale trip from the Rhine metropolis of Cologne, heading for the Swiss Alps. En route to the south we pass through romantic snowy riverscapes and enchanting towns covered with Christmas decorations, giving you a chance to see another side of these usually lush green riverscapes. A visit to the many Christmas markets in the region is a must – and you cannot fail to be captivated by the delightful idyllic ambience, the traditional crafts and the delicious scent of toasted

Embarkation / Disembarkation NORTH SEA UNITED KINDOM

Volendam AMSTERDAM Den Haag

Kampen

Dordrecht

Mos

Strasbourg

Christmas Market in Cologne

Rhône

Lyon

Basel BERN

Zurich

Dresden

PRAGUE

Wuerzburg Nuremberg

LI SWITZERLAND

CZECH REPUBLIC

Kelheim

Regensburg Vilshofen Passau

Munich Innsbruck

Da Weissenkirchen nu be Linz

Melk

SLOVAKIA

VIENNA

Salzburg

BRATISLAVA

UKRA

Esztergom Szentendre

AUSTRIA

HUNGARY

SLOVENIA Viviers

WARSAW

Bamberg Main

Stuttgart

ôn e

elle

Mainz Mannheim

Rh ine

LUX

Genève

POLAND

Dusseldorf

Cologne Koblenz Bonn Cochem Frankfurt Trier

Chalon-sur-Saône Mâcon Trévoux

BERLIN Potsdam

GERMANY Rhine

Antwerp Maastricht BRUSSELS

PARIS

Cruise

Arnhem

Ghent

BELGIUM

Port

BUDAPEST Solt

ROMA

Kalocsa

CROATIA Osijek

Nuremberg

The Christmas Market in Nuremberg is considered to be one of the oldest and most famous in the world. In the numerous wooden stalls, also affectionately called ‘hamlets made of wood and fabric’, you’ll also find, in addition to traditional arts and crafts, hand-made Christmas decorations and sweet delicacies, specialities typical of the region such as original Nuremberg Lebkuchen (gingerbread) and Nuremberg Rostbratwürste (grilled sausages).

Bratislava

CLASSIC CHRISTMAS CRUISE

NEW YEAR‘S CRUISE

Classic Christmas Cruise on the Rhine

New Year’s Cruise on the Rhine

Join us for an unforgettable Christmas celebration on board the AMADEUS fleet adorned with festive decorations and be captivated by the romantic ambience. The snowy riverscapes with their towns illuminated with Christmas lights will ensure you enjoy an festive period. Experience Christmas with a difference and visit the beautifully decorated Rhine cities of Cologne, Speyer and Strasbourg. An atmospheric celebration is held on Christmas Eve on board followed by the chance to attend the traditional Christmas Mass at Speyer cathedral. We spend the Christmas Day relaxing in the Alsace capital of Strasbourg before setting off for Mainz and Cologne and the end of the trip.

Celebrate the end of the year in style on board the AMADEUS fleet. During this trip, taking you along the Rhine through three different countries, you can explore exciting cities like Cologne, Strasbourg, Basel and Speyer. The highlight of the cruise is the lively New Year’s Eve celebration on board. The evening starts with an elegant gala dinner before we welcome in the New Year with a relaxed party – ideally on the sun deck where you can enjoy fantastic views of the Rhine and the spectacular fireworks over Strasbourg. Later the same night we set sail again and, after a hearty breakfast, you can spend an unforgettable New Year’s Day in Basel before we set off back to Cologne.

Classic Christmas Cruise on the Danube

New Year’s Cruise on the Danube

Experience an atmospheric Christmas with this Danube cruise and savour the wintry magic on board your floating 5-star hotel. Visit the dreamy wintry villages and romantic towns imbued with the scents and magic of the festive season. On Christmas Eve you can enjoy a peaceful celebration on board the vessel, including a visit to the Mass in Dürnstein. The celebrations continue on Christmas Day when, after a hearty and stimulating breakfast, we spend the day in the Austrian capital of Vienna before enjoying our atmospheric concert on board in the evening. The next morning we continue to the romantic city of Bratislava before the vessel heads upstream and the journey ends in Passau.

Enjoy a unique end to the year on board your AMADEUS vessel adorned with Christmas decorations. The cruise will take you along the Danube from Passau to Vienna and Bratislava and on to Hungary. We start New Year’s Eve with an elegant gala dinner on board the vessel before enjoying a lively New Year celebration in the Panorama-Bar. See in the New Year in the traditional fashion with a Danube waltz. And another special highlight is the spectacular fireworks display over Budapest, which you can enjoy with a glass of sparkling wine on the sun deck. The vessel will spend the night in Budapest so that you can spend New Year’s Day exploring before your journey comes to an end and the AMADEUS vessel sets off for Passau.

7-day cruise

8-day cruise

7-day cruise

Holiday Season Cruises

CHRISTMAS MARKETS from € 665 p.p. | CLASSIC CHRISTMAS CRUISE from € 950 p.p. | NEW YEAR´S CRUISE from € 950 p.p.

Inclusions:

• River cruise with large, outside river-view staterooms, most with French balconies or walk-out balconies • Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headsets for all excursions • Services of an experienced Cruise Director • Onboard Concierge Service, dedicated to the independent experience seeker • Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner

• Gourmet dining with all meals included (buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner and midnight snack, featuring fine local ingredients and regional specialities) in the elegant Panorama-Restaurant • Free-flowing quality red & white wines from Europe’s famous wine regions with every dinner on board • Coffee and tea after lunch and dinner

• Fitness room open 24 hours a day • All English language on board in a non-smoking environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck) • All Port Charges and local taxes included

• 24-hour complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate and water

VESSELS / DATE

• Special onboard entertainment including lectures, cooking demonstration, onboard music performances and nightly piano music in the Bar

CATEGORY / DECK / PRICES IN EURO PER PERSON CHRISTMAS MARKETS

PRINCESS PRINCESS PRINCESS PRINCESS SILVER II ELEGANT BRILLIANT

27.11.-02.12.15 02.12.-07.12.15 07.12.-12.12.15 12.12.-17.12.15 08.12.-14.12.15 11.12.-17.12.15 11.12.-17.12.15

PRINCESS SILVER II BRILLIANT ELEGANT

22.12.-28.12.15 22.12.-28.12.15 22.12.-28.12.15 22.12.-28.12.15

COL.-STRASBOURG-COL. COL.-STRASBOURG-COL. COL.-STRASBOURG-COL. COL.-STRASBOURG-COL. COLOGNE-BASEL NUREMBERG-VIENNA VIENNA-NUREMBERG

C-4 C-1 B-4 B-1 A-1 Suite Haydn Deck Haydn Deck Strauss Deck Strauss Deck Mozart Deck Mozart Deck € € € € € € €

665 665 665 665 882 714 714

€ 765 € 765 € 765 € 765 € 1.008 € 820 € 820

€ 935 € 935 € 935 € 935 € 1.230 € 1.000 € 1.000

€ € € € € € €

1.100 1.100 1.100 1.100 1.452 1.180 1.180

€ € € € € € €

1.430 1.430 1.430 1.430 1.890 1.534 1.534

€ 1.188 -

€ 1.062 € 1.170 € 950 € 950

€ € € €

1.254 1.380 1.118 1.118

€ 1.770 -

€ € € €

1.872 2.058 1.670 1.670

€ € € €

2.238 2.466 2.000 2.000

€ 1.366 € 1.242 € 950

€ 1.607 € 1.461 € 1.118

€ 2.062 -

€ 2.142 € 1.947 € 1.490

CLASSICAL CHRISTMAS CRUISE COL.-STRASBOURG-COL. COL.-STRASBOURG-COL. PASSAU-BRATISLAVA-PASSAU PASSAU-BRATISLAVA-PASSAU

1.668 1.836 1.490 1.490

NEW YEAR´S CRUISE SILVER II PRINCESS BRILLIANT

28.12.15-04.01.16 COL.-STRASBOURG-COL. 28.12.15-04.01.16 COL.-STRASBOURG-COL. 29.12.15-04.01.16 PASSAU-BUDAPEST-PASSAU

€ 2.401 € 2.183 € 1.670

€ 2.874 € 2.613 € 2.000

C-4: Amadeus Silver II: 116, 117, 118, 119 / Amadeus Brilliant: 107, 108, 109, 110 / Amadeus Elegant: 107, 108, 109, 110 / Amadeus Princess: 109, 111, 112, 114 B-4: Amadeus Silver II 233, 234, 235, 236 / Single cabins: available on Amadeus Brilliant and Amadeus Elegant at the same price as C-1 cabins

SINGLE CABIN SUPPLEMENT PER PERSON / ALL DATES

C-4/C-1: 15% | B-4: 30% | B-1: 50% | A-1: 60% | Suite 100 % | of the cruise rate All cabins are outside facing and have two beds that can be linked together or set up separately, as you wish.

Excursions / Packages Owing to the variety of available excursions it‘s often difficult to choose between them - so on each cruise we offer you a selection of tailor-made and carefully composed sets of excursions that you can book in advance at favourable prices. All excursions can of course also be booked individually at regular rates on board. Information on excursions and package rates available on request.

TRANSFER You are in good hands with us from the start: Let us book you a transfer from the airport or train station to the ship port and back. Information on transfer prices availalbe on request.

Mekong Discovery 8 days from

â&#x201A;Ź 2.105 per person

K a m p o n g C h a m t o M y T h o , H o C h i M i n h C i t y o r v. v

This cruise will enable you to discover the mighty Mekong, the lifeline of South East Asia. The trip on the Mekong Navigator takes you through the up-and-coming country of Vietnam and historic Cambodia to inspiring towns like Phnom Penh, Kampong Chhnang and Chau Doc. This unforgettable adventure trip will give you spectacular insights into life in the former colonial empire of Indochina and the chance to savour the exotic magic of Asia.

Your Itinerary day

harbor/city

Program

Siem Reap Kampong Cham

Group transfer from Siem Reap to Kampong Cham Embarkation in the late afternoon / Welcome Reception

Wat Hanchey

Morning visit to a local secondary school, followed by a traditional Buddhist Water Blessing

Phnom Penh Kampong Chhnang Phnom Penh

Scenic cruise along the Tonlé Sap River (depending on the water level) Guided boat tour along the floating village at Kampong Chhnang in the afternoon (Rejoin the ship in Phnom Penh)

Phnom Penh

In the morning cyclo ride through Phnom Penh with visit to National Palace and National Museum / free time in the afternoon

Phnom Penh

Guided tour through Cambodia‘s darkest days by visiting the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and one of the Killing Fields in Phnom Penh / free time in the afternoon

Border Crossing Crossing the border into Vietnam Guided tour with traditional Vietnamese Sampan boat and Chau Doc

visit to the floating markets in Chau Doc and to Tay An Pagode

Sa Dec Cai Be

Excursion with Sampan boats through river canals to Sa Dec and visit to local markets Afternoon excursion to local rice factory to see how rice paper, rice wine, and traditional candy are made in Cai Be / panoramic cruise to My Tho in the afternoon

My Tho

Disembarkation after breakfast / group transfer to Ho Chi Minh City

THE PROGRAM MY THO-KAMPONG CHAM OFFERS THE SAME HIGHLIGHTS OF THE JOURNEY All excursions are included in the cruise rate.

Port times and itineraries are subject to change.

Escorted Extension For a deeper insight into Vietnam and Cambodia, we recommend you to extend your holiday – at your choice before or after the cruise – by any of the four optional land programs we offer. See page 65 for details.

Sal

uen

Embarkation / Disembarkation

Port

Cruise

Land Noy

Bago ng

THAILAND

Mawlamyine

ek M

Yangon

Yom

Pathein

Khon Kaen

LAOS

i Ch

Gulf of Martaban

Nakhon Ratchasima BANGKOK

Angkor Wat Siem Reap

Batdambang

Tonlé Sap Kampong Chhnang

ng ko

Rayong

PHNOM PENH Chau Doc

Gulf of Thailand Sihanoukville

CAMBODIA

Andaman Sea

VIETNAM

Stung Treng

Kampóng Cham HO CHI MINH CITY

Wat Hanchey Banam

Sa Dec

My Tho

Cai Be

South China Sea

Ko Samui Surat Thani Ko Phuket

Nakhon Si Thammarat

Te m pl e c o m p l e x o f A n g ko r Angkor is a region close to the town of Siem Reap in Cambodia and was the centre of the historic Khmer kingdom from the 9th to 15th century. Angkor achieved worldwide fame for its traditional Khmer architecture in the form of unique temples, in particular Angkor Wat, the largest and best known temple in the region and Ta Prohm, probably the most photographed temple there at the heart of the jungle.

Ta Prohm, the jungle temple

Your Cruise DAY 1 Siem Reap / Kampong Cham /

Wat Hanchey

Your Far Eastern travel adventure starts with a group transfer from the Cambodian city of Siem Reap and the nearby and unique Khmer temples in Angkor Wat to Kampong Cham, from where you will set off on board the ‘R.V. Mekong Navigator’ river cruiser in the afternoon. The crew will welcome you with a cocktail reception on the sun deck followed by a Cambodian welcome dinner while the luxury boutique vessel sets sail in the early evening and reaches Wat Hanchey a short time later where we will spend the night.

DAY 2 Wat Hanchey / Kampong Cham /

Phnom Penh

This morning’s program features a visit to a typical Cambodian primary school in Wat Hanchey. After a tour you‘ll have time to meet the head of the school and its pupils before taking a walk through the picturesque hills of Wat Hanchey. The local Buddhist monks based here will allow you to take part in a traditional water blessing ceremony before you head off for a tour of the nearby abbey, complete with fascinating views of the Mekong valley. After lunch you have the chance to take a trip to Kampong Cham. Following a short coach trip to the sights of the centre, you‘ll be taken to the city’s two hills, the Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei (Man Hill and Woman Hill) and pay a visit to the 12th century Wat Nokor Banchey temple which is very similar to the larger Angkor Wat complex. You then return to your vessel which sets sail before dinner, arriving in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh later in the evening.

DAY 3 Phnom Penh / Kampong Chhnang

In the morning you can enjoy a panoramic cruise on the Tonlé Sap river. This is the main connection between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, feeding into the Tonlé Sap lake during the rainy season and, depending on the weather and quantity of rainfall, this waterway presents an interesting feature in that it changes its direction of flow depending on the season. After lunch you can enjoy an excursion in a private boat and explore the floating village of Kampong Chhnang on the waterway where people live, work and trade on the water, as demonstrated by the impressive floating markets of the region. Then it’s time to return to your vessel for dinner where you can enjoy fascinating views of the river and the impressive sunset while the cruise vessel sails back towards Phnom Penh.

which will follow the river and take you to the royal palace. After an extensive tour of the impressive site and a detour to the striking coronation palace and silver pagoda with its diamond-studded Buddha statue, it’s on to the national museum which offers detailed insights into the lively history of Cambodia. In the afternoon there’s plenty of time for you to explore on your own and do as you wish. Use the opportunity to go shopping or visit a restaurant in this lively city before returning on board the Mekong Navigator in the evening. .

DAY 5 Phnom Penh

This morning you’ll find out more about Cambodia’s dark past, a comfortable coach taking you to the battle fields of Choeung Ek, 45 minutes away. What was once an idyllic orchard is now a mass grave and the best-known so-called ‘killing field’ where over 17,000 people were executed around 40 years ago during the bloody Khmer Rouge regime. Many of the victims were once prisoners at the nearby Tuol Sleng prison. We’ll visit the prison during the trip as well as the Choeung Ek memorial stupa and the small museum now based at the site of these ‘killing fields’. The afternoon is free for you to do as you wish again – either for a comfortable stroll through the capital or a shopping trip to pick up souvenirs for your loved ones back home. In the evening your ship will depart from Phnom Penh and set sail for neighbouring Vietnam.

Royal Palace in Phnom Penh

Stupa at Choeung Ek, also known as The Killing Fields

DAY 6 Chau Doc

In the morning you can admire the fascinating landscapes of South East Asia from the sun deck of your luxury cruise liner as we cross over the border into Vietnam. The contrasting landscapes and architecture of these two states cannot fail to impress and are particularly evident along the Mekong. At midday we will dock in the town of Chau Doc where

With a population of two million, Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia and the country’s cultural and commercial centre.

DAY 4 Phnom Penh

This day is all about exploring the exciting capital of Cambodia with its magnificent museums and buildings. Straight after breakfast you can explore the lively metropolis with a cosy cyclo tour (bike taxi)

Evening twilight at Mekong

you can take a picturesque boat trip through the harbour and pay a visit to the numerous floating markets in the region. Afterwards there’s a chance to admire the artistically decorated Tay An pagoda on the historic Sam mountain before the sampan boat takes you to a local fish farm where you can find out about the facility and feed the fish yourself. In the early evening it’s time to return to your cruise vessel before setting sail for Sa Dec.

DAY 7 Sa Dec / Cai Be / My Tho

We arrive in Sa Dec in the early morning. This romantic colonial town is still virtually undiscovered by modern-day tourism and its authentic colonial buildings and traditional old villas always make a great impression on visitors who make it here. You can then take a 45-minute trip in a sampan boat along the narrow canals to visit a traditional brick factory before heading on to the local market in the centre of Sa Dec. The house of Hyun Thuy Le in particular is worth a visit. This is the man who once inspired the

Visit the Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei hills (man hill and woman hill) with the magnificent stupa, the 10 m long ‘lying Buddha’ and the 13 m high ‘preaching Buddha’.

Phnom Pros hill near Kampong Cham

famous French author Marguerite Duras to write her novel ‘The Lover’. After lunch on board the vessel continues to Cai Be where an exciting afternoon on the water awaits. You will now be very familiar with the sampan boats and we’ll take a trip in one to the centre of the town, the neo-Gothic cathedral and a local rice factory, where you’ll learn how rice paper, rice wine and traditional sweets are made. Later the vessel will set sail for My Tho where you can enjoy an elegant Vietnamese themed dinner at the end of your trip once back on board. The vessel will dock overnight in My Tho.

DAY 8 My Tho

Enjoy one last hearty breakfast on board before it’s time to say goodbye to the crew and set off on your journey home. A group transfer will take you to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) and you can then fly back home from here or extend your trip by a few days with our optional land-based program.

Mekong Discovery

Kampong Cham to My Tho, Ho Chi Minh City or v.v. | 8 days from € 2.105 per person

Inclusions:

• Gourmet dining with all meals included • Cabin amenities include infotainment • 8-day river cruise with large, outside (buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner, featuring fine system, flatscreen TV, in-cabin safe, river-view staterooms, most with private Veranda, walk-out balcony or French balcony local ingredients and regional specialities) individual climate control • Great comfort aboard the newly built Mekong Navigator, which embodies the grace and style of the French colonial era

• Complimentary drinks: coffee, water, tea, soft drinks, local beer, local spirits and free flow house wine (wine with dinner only)

• All shore excursions and group transfers as specified in the itinerary

• Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner, Farewell Dinner and Theme Dinners

• Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headsets for all excursions

• Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily

• Services of an experienced Cruise Director

• Complimentary Wi-Fi on board

VESSEL / DATE

• Additional amenities for Grande and Prestige Suite: daily butler service • Special onboard entertainment including lectures, cooking demonstration and cultural performances • All Port Charges and local taxes included

CATEGORY / DECK / PRICES IN EURO P.P. Kampong Cham-My Tho

MEKONG NAVIGATOR MEKONG NAVIGATOR MEKONG NAVIGATOR MEKONG NAVIGATOR MEKONG NAVIGATOR MEKONG NAVIGATOR MEKONG NAVIGATOR

28.12.-04.01.15 25.01.-01.02.15 22.02.-01.03.15 22.03.-29.03.15 05.04.-12.04.15 06.09.-13.09.15 04.10.-11.10.15

Superior Suite € € € € € € €

2.105 2.190 2.190 2.190 2.190 2.190 2.190

Vista Suite € € € € € € €

2.505 2.605 2.605 2.605 2.605 2.605 2.605

Signature Suite € € € € € € €

Prestige Suite

2.805 2.915 2.915 2.915 2.915 2.915 2.915

€ € € € € € €

3.105 3.230 3.230 3.230 3.230 3.230 3.230

Grande Suite € € € € € € €

3.705 3.850 3.850 3.850 3.850 3.850 3.850

My Tho-Kampong Cham MEKONG NAVIGATOR MEKONG NAVIGATOR

30.08-06.09.15 27.09.-04.10.15

€ 2.190 € 2.190

€ 2.605 € 2.605

€ 2.915 € 2.915

€ 3.230 € 3.230

€ 3.850 € 3.850

SINGLE CABIN SUPPLEMENT PER PERSON / ALL DATES

All cabin categories: 60% of cruise rate. All Suites are outfitted with two twin-size beds convertible to one queen-size bed as requested. Exception: Prestige and Grand Suites are outfitted with one king-size bed.

EX TEN SION PROG RAM For a deeper insight into Vietnam and Cambodia, we recommend you extend your holiday – at your choice before or after the cruise – by any part of our exciting land program: Ho Chi Minh City (2 nights): Discover Ho Chi Minh, formerly Saigon, with its irresistible mixture of French colonial architecture, imposing streets to stroll through and sights steeped in history.

Ho-Chi-Minh-Mausoleum

Siem Reap & Angkor Wat (3 nights): The temple complex of Angkor Wat, not far from Siem Reap, is a must for all visiting Southeast Asia. The former royal city of the Khmer ranks among mankind’s most magnificent buildings. Ha Noi & Ha Long Bay (3 nights): Combine the city highlight of Ha Noi, the capital of Vietnam, with Ha Long Bay, one of the natural wonders of this world with its multitude of islands, coral reefs, mangrove forests and sandy beaches.

Angkor Wat

Bangkok (3 nights): Thailand’s capital reflects the ambitious progress of this part of the world like no other Southeastern Asian city. Enjoy traditional Thai hospitality and the fascinating contrasts that give Bangkok its special charm. On request, we will be pleased to send you prices and further information on these programs.

Ha Long Bay

Mysterious Myanmar 10 days from

â&#x201A;Ź 3.155 per person

Ya n g o n , P r o m e t o M a n d a l a y v. v.

Discover the last unspoilt part of Asia aboard the 5-star vessel Irrawaddy Explorer. For centuries Burma, which was renamed Myanmar in 1989, was almost untouched by modern life and has therefore until now retained its ancient traditions which are still alive and well. This 10-day trip along the mysterious Irrawaddy starts out in Yangon in the south of the country, taking you from Yangon via the world-famous temple town of Bagan and on to Mandalay with its golden temples, mystical relicts and regal structures.

U Bein Bridge near Mandalay

Your Itinerary day

harbor/city

Program

Yangon Prome

Group transfer from Yangon to Prome in the morning Embarkation at noon and Welcome Lunch on board / Guided tour to Prome and to Shwesandaw Pagoda complex, one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites of Myanmar

Thayet Myo

In the morning city tour and visit to the oldest golf course of Myanmar

Magwe

Guided tour to Myat Than Lun Paya, a 1929 built pagoda of solid gold bricks

Salay

Visit to wooden monastery Youqson Kyaung, designed as a copy of the Crown Prince of Mandalayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home Sightseeing tour with WW2-era jeeps to Tan Kyi Mountain for a marvelous sunset over the Bagan plains

Tan Kyi 5

Bagan

Visit to local markets and a lacquer ware factory or free time in the morning Bagan Shwe Pyi Thar Guided tour to Shwe Pyi Thar, a typical Irrawaddy village

Yandabo

Morning excursion to the picturesque village of Yandabo that specializes in handmade terracotta pottery

Myin Mu

All-day excursion to Monywa for a visit to the Hpowindaung and Shwebadaung Caves and the Sambuddhai Kat Kyaw Pagoda (including lunch) (Rejoin the ship in Monywa)

Excursion to the most significant Pagodas and Temples located in the ancient city of Bagan, which served as royal capital from the 9th to 13th centuries

Monywa Mingun

Mandalay

Guided tour to Mingun featuring visit to unfinished Mantara Gyi Pagoda and largest working bell in the world Afternoon excursion to Ava including guided tour to 200 year old teak Bagaya Kyaung Monastery followed by visit to Amarpura including tour to U-Bein Bridge, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s longest wooden bridge / dance and theatre performance on board in the evening Disembarkation after breakfast / group transfer to airport

THE PROGRAM MANDALAY-PROME OFFERS THE SAME HIGHLIGHTS OF THE JOURNEY All excursions are included in the cruise rate.

Port times and itineraries are subject to change.

Escorted Extension

DHAKA

BANGLADESH

INDIA

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Mandalay Bagan

Salay

Gulf of Bengal Thayetmyo

Mekong

NAYPYIDAW

THAILAND

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Manaung

Pathein

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Taunggyi Irrawaddy

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Calcutta

Tagaung

Salween

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In combination with your cruise, we offer three optional land-based programs which enable you to explore the cultural life and the beautiful landscapes of Myanmar more intensively. See page 71 for more information.

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Mawlamyine Gulf of Martaban

Bagan and its temples To the southwest of Mandalay lies the historic city of Bagan, which is known far outside the country’s borders as home to more than 2,000 m² beautifully preserved temples. This mighty former royal city stretches of an area of more than 36 km² and, because of its incredible number of sacred buildings, ranks among Southeast Asia’s most important archaeological sites .

Your Cruise DAY 1 Yangon / Prome

At the start of your cruise you will make the relaxing journey from Myanmar’s largest city of Yangon to Prome, where the crew of the elegant ship ‘R.V. Irrawaddy Explorer’ will welcome you on board at midday with a welcome cocktail. The first trip of the cruise shows you to the centre of Prome. The city is both an important trading post and one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Myanmar. On returning to the vessel we set sail downstream to Thayet Myo.

DAY 2 Thayet Myo

The vessel sails into Thayet Myo during breakfast. The city is based on the right-hand banks of the Irrawaddy and is home to the oldest golf course in Myanmar, which you can visit during the morning excursion. The journey then leads on to the centre of the Burmese city where you‘ll visit a traditional market and some of the magnificent colonial houses built here during the days of British rule. Then it’s time to return to your cruise vessel for lunch before we set sail from Thayet Myo and head for Magwe. You‘ll spend the afternoon on board the Irrawaddy Explorer where you can enjoy fascinating views of the mighty Irrawaddy river, quite rightly known as the lifeline of the Golden Land.

DAY 3 Magwe

We arrive in Magwe in the morning. This town in the north-west of Myanmar is renowned in particular for its key exports – sesame and several kinds of nuts. After breakfast you‘ll have a chance to visit the landmark of the city, Myat Than Lun Paya, a beautiful pagoda of gold bricks dating from 1929, which offers fascinating views of the Irrawaddy from its hillside location. You return to your vessel before lunch and we then sail towards Salay for the rest of the day.

DAY 4 Salay / Than Kyi

On the fourth day of the trip we sail to Salay in the morning. This 13th century town is renowned for its shrines from the Bagan-era. During our morning excursion you‘ll explore the magnificent teak abbey and in particular the imposing Youqson Kyaung abbey, a typical example of British colonial architecture. After lunch on board, your vessel will continue to Tan Kyi where you can take a jeep tour of the Tan Kyi mountain. Vehicles from the Second World War will transport you up the hill in comfort. Here you will find four striking stupas which originally marked the four corners of the town. From here you can enjoy an impressive sunset – and we will stay here until twilight descends. The vessel sets sail again in the evening and travels overnight to the north.

Youqson-Kyaung abbey in Salay

DAY 5 Bagan

In Salay, fouded in the 13th century, you will find numerous shrines from the Bagan-era as well as some beautiful teak wooden abbeys dating from the 19th century. We visit the enormous wooden Youqson-Kyaung abbey which is a replica of the residence of the Crown Prince of Mandalay.

Today offers a real highlight. On arrival in Bagan in the early morning you can take a guided tour to a local market where you can observe the lively activity in the town. We will then visit the world-famous temple town of Bagan which is one of Asia’s most important archaeological sites. This former imperial town extends over 36 km2 and contains more than 2,000 preserved temples, stupas and brick palaces, just waiting to be explored. In the evening you can admire another fantastic sunset and the vessel will spend the night in Bagan.

DAY 6 Bagan / Shwe Pyi Thar

Today you can take a guided tour of the lively town of Bagan with its local markets which specialise in wood carvings and textiles. Alternatively, you can explore the town on your own by hiring a bike or exploring on foot. In the afternoon the vessel will continue to the village of Shwe Pyi Thar where a stroll along the river will provide you with a deep insight into the life and culture of Myanmar. In the afternoon you return to the vessel and we set sail towards the north.

DAY 7 Yandabo

During breakfast we reach Yandabo, a picturesque small town which is famous in particular for its terracotta pots. Yandabo has gone down in history as the place where the peace treaty was signed in 1826, ending the first Anglo-Burmese war. A landbased excursion to the local pottery workshops will enable you to find out about the traditional methods of making ceramic products, before you visit a local school and abbey. Your vessel will set sail from Yandabo again at midday, heading for Myin Mu. We spend the afternoon on board the Irrawaddy Explorer where you can relax on the sun deck or in your spacious cabin and enjoy the legendary views of the passing river landscapes.

Visit the Tan Kyi Mountain, home to one of the four stupas marking the original corners of the town. Here you can enjoy a magnificent sunset above the Bagan plains.

Tan Kyi

DAY 8 Myin Mu

The penultimate day of your Far Eastern adventure offers a full-day trip to Monywa, starting from the town of Myin Mu 35 km to the west of Mandalay. From here we continue to Monywa where you can visit the Hpowindaung and Shwebadaung caves with their hundreds of Buddha statues and impressive mural paintings. After lunch (included in the trip), we continue to the Sambuddha Kat Kyaw pagoda which houses over half a million images of Buddha. Late in the afternoon we travel on to the boarding point in Monywa where your vessel is ready and waiting to take you on your way north after embarkation.

Incomplete Pagoda in Mingun

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DAY 9 Mingun / Mandalay

This morning the Irrawaddy Explorer reaches the small village of Mingun, home to the famous incomplete pagoda, which can be visited during the tour, as well as the world’s largest functioning bell. After this excursion the vessel departs from Mingun, reaching Mandalay, the last stage of this trip, after lunch. The afternoon program features an excursion to the former capital of Ava in the Mandalay kingdom. Here you can enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride to the 200 year old teak abbey of Bagaya-Kyaung before paying a visit to the historic town of Amarapura and the world-famous U Bein bridge which holds the world record for being the world’s longest wooden bridge at 1200 m. During the last evening of your cruise an entertaining dance and theatre performance will take place after dinner.

DAY 10 Mandalay

Finally, on the last day of your trip, it’s time to say goodbye to the crew on board who‘ll be happy to help you disembark. Those wishing to continue their travels after this 10 day trip can extend the holiday by a few days and undertake our land-based program at the Inle Lake, Myanmar’s highest altitude lake.

The village of Mingun to the north of Mandalay offers numerous sights including the ruins of the incomplete Mantara Gyi pagoda, a Buddhist shrine on the Irrawaddy. It was intended to be the largest pagoda in the world at 152 m. In 1790, thousands of workers began work on the building which was never completed and was finally abandoned with the death of the king in 1819. 70

Mysterious Myanmar

Yangon, Prome to Mandalay | 10 days from € 3.155 per person

Inclusions:

• 10-day river cruise with large, outside river-view staterooms, most with private walk-out balcony or French balcony • Great comfort aboard the newly built Irrawaddy Explorer which embodies the grace and style of the English colonial era • All shore excursions and group transfers as specified in the itinerary • Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headsets for all excursions • Services of an experienced Cruise Director

• Gourmet dining with all meals included (buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner, featuring fine local ingredients and regional specialities)

• Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • Cabin amenities include infotainment system, flatscreen TV, in-cabin safe, individual climate control

• Complimentary drinks: coffee, water, tea, soft drinks, local beer and free flow house wine (wine with dinner only)

• Additional amenities for Mandalay Suite: daily butler service • Special onboard entertainment including lectures, cooking demonstration and cultural performances

• Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner, Farewell Dinner and Theme Dinners • Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily

VESSEL / DATE

• All Port Charges and local taxes included

CATEGORY / DECK / PRICES IN EURO PER PERSON Prome - Mandalay

IRRAWADDY EXPLORER IRRAWADDY EXPLORER IRRAWADDY EXPLORER

02.03.-11.03.15 20.03.-29.03.15 27.11.-06.12.15

Maugham Suite

Orwell Suite

Kipling Suite

Mandalay Suite

€ € €

3.155 3.155 3.155

€ € €

3.575 3.575 3.575

€ € €

4.310 4.310 4.310

€ € €

4.940 4.940 4.940

€

3.005

€

3.405

€

4.105

€

4.705

Mandalay - PROME IRRAWADDY EXPLORER

29.12.-07.01.15

SINGLE CABIN SUPPLEMENT PER PERSON / ALL DATES

Orwell Staterooms and Maugham Staterooms are outfitted with two twin-size beds convertible to one queen-size bed as requested. Mandalay Suites and Kipling Staterooms are outfitted with one king-size bed.

EX TEN SION PROG RAM Would you like to see much more of Myanmar’s cultural life and scenic beauty? Then choose your own holiday extension from the following shore program and find out for yourself why the famous words of Rudyard Kipling, written back in 1889, are just as apt today – ‘This is Burma and it’s like no other country you will ever know….’:

Mahamuni Pagoda in Mandalay

Yangon [Rangoon] (2 nights): Absorb Myanmar‘s largest city and Burma‘s former capital with its gleaming golden Shewdagon pagoda; this old Buddhist shrine is Yangon‘s symbol and the country‘s most important and most famous sacred building, making it the religious centre for the whole country. Inle Lake (3 nights): This picturesque freshwater lake lies in the hilly Shan state in Eastern Myanmar. At an altitude of 900m above sea level, Inle Lake is one of the country‘s major tourist attractions. Its natural villages of houses built on stilts and its floating gardens are fascinating. Bangkok (3 nights): Thailand‘s capital reflects the ambitious progress of this part of the world like no other Southeastern Asian city. Enjoy traditional Thai hospitality and the fascinating contrasts that give Bangkok its special charm.

Inle Lake

Schwedagon Pagoda in Yangon

On request, we will be pleased to send you prices and further information on these programs.

Hpowindaung caves in Monywa

Amadeus Silver II

PUBLIC AREAS AND Your facilities on board: WiFi/ WLAN available • Sun deck with deck-chairs and Lido-Bar • Panorama-Bar & Lounge • Panorama-Restaurant • River Terrace • Café Vienna • with coffee house specialities Hairdresser and Spa • Fitness room • AMADEUS-Club with Internet station • Bordshop • Lift •

Suite / Mozart-Deck

MS AMADEUS SILVER II MS AMADEUS AMADEUS SILVER SILVER II II MS

SUN DECK SUN DECK SUN DECK SUN DECK SONNENDECK SONNENDECK SONNENDECK

Stateroom / Mozart- and Strauss-Deck

MOZART-DECK MOZART-DECK MOZART-DECK MOZART-DECK 332 330 328 326 332 330 328 326 332 330 328 326 334 332 330 331 329 327 325 334 332 332 330 330 334 331 329 327 325 331 329 327 325

324 322 320 318 316 324 322 320 318 316 324 322 320 318 316 328 326 324 322 320 318 323 321 319 317 328 326 326 324 324 322 322 320 320 318 318 328 323 321 319 317 323 321 319 317

333 331 329 327 325 329 333 333 331 331 329 327 327 325 325

Bathroom

236 234 232 230 236 232 230 238 236 236 234 234 232 234 230 238 236 234 238 236 234 235 233 231 229 235 233 231 237 235 233 235 233 231 229 229 237 235 235 233 233 237

314 314 314

312 312 312

316 314 315 311 316 314 314 316 315 311 315 311 323 321 319 317 315 321 319 317 315 323 323 321 319 317 315

228 226 224 222 220 228 226 232 224 220 222 228 230 226228224 224226222 222 220 232 230 228 226 224 222 232 230 228 226 224 222 227 225 223 221 227 225 231 225 221 223 227229 225227223 223 221 231 229 229 227 225 225 223 223 231 227

218 218 220 218 220 220 219 219 221 219 221 221

216 216 218 216 218 218 217 217 219 217 219 219

MOZART-DECK 310 308 306 MOZART-DECK 310 308 306 MOZART-DECK 310 308 306

312 310 308 306 309 307 305 312 310 308 306 312 306 309 310 307308 305 309 307 305 311 309 307 305 311 309 307 305 311 309 307 305

304 304 304

302 302 302

304 303 304 304 303 303

302 301 302 302 301 301

303 303 303

301 301 301

STRAUSS-DECK STRAUSS-DECK STRAUSS-DECK STRAUSS-DECK

STRAUSS-DECK STRAUSS-DECK STRAUSS-DECK

214 212 210 208 206 204 214 212 210 216 206 204 204 214 214 212 212 210210208 208208206 206 204 216 214 212 210 208 206 204 216 214 212 210 208 206 204 215 211 209 207 205 203 215 211 209 217 205 203 203 215 215 211 211 209209207 207207205 205 203 217 215 215 211 211 209 209 207 207 205 205 203 203 217

202 202 202 202 202 202 201 201 201 201 201 201

HAYDN-DECK

HAYDN-DECK HAYDN-DECK HAYDN-DECK HAYDN-DECK HAYDN-DECK HAYDN-DECK

Staterooms & Suites:

118 116 114 112 110 108 106 104 102 114 108 102 118 118 116 116 114 112 112 110 110 108 106 106 104 104 102

Suites with private walk-out exterior • balcony and outdoor seating

119 117 115 111 109 107 105 103 101 115 107 101 119 119 117 117 115 111 111 109 109 107 105 105 103 103 101

Staterooms on Mozart and Strauss Deck • with French balconies, staterooms on Haydn Deck with fixed windows Two twin beds or one queen-size bed • Flat Screen TV • Individual climate control •

Amadeus-Suite

- 284 Sq.ft/26,4 m2 (French Balcony)

TechniCAL DATA: Built: 2015 Lenght: 135 m Breadth: 11,40 m Draught: 1,45 m Hight above water: 6 m Speed: 25 km/h Crew members: approx. 46 Passengers: 168 Staterooms/Suites: 72/12

Generous closet space •

Mozart-Deck

- 188 Sq.ft/17,5 m (French Balcony)

Hair dryer and in-room electronic safe •

Strauss-Deck

- 188 Sq.ft/17,5 m2 (French Balcony)

Telephone •

Strauss-Deck

- 188 Sq.ft/17,5 m2 (French Balcony)

Haydn-Deck

- 173 Sq.ft/16 m2 (fixed window)

Haydn-Deck

- 173 Sq.ft/16 m2 (fixed window)

Amadeus Silver

PUBLIC AREAS AND YOUR FACILITIES ON BOARD: • WiFi/ WLAN available • Sun deck with deck-chairs and Lido-Bar • Panorama-Bar & Lounge • Panorama-Restaurant • River Terrace • Café Vienna with coffee house specialities • Hairdresser and Spa • Fitness room • AMADEUS-Club with Internet station

Suite / Mozart-Deck

• Bordshop • Lift

SONNENDECK SUN DECK SONNENDECK SONNENDECK

Stateroom / Mozart- and Strauss-Deck

MOZART-DECK MOZART-DECK MOZART-DECK MOZART-DECK 334 332 330 328 326 324 322 320 318 316 314 334 334 332 332 330 330 328 328 326 326 324 324 322 322 320 320 318 318 316 316 314 314

312 312 312

310 310 310

308 308 308

306 306 306

304 304 304

302 302 302

333 331 329 327 325 333 333 331 331 329 329 327 327 325 325

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309 309 309

307 307 307

305 305 305

303 303 303

301 301 301

323 321 319 317 315 323 323 321 321 319 319 317 317 315 315

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River Terrace

227 225 223 221 219 217 215 211 209 207 205 203 201 227 225 225 223 221 219 217 215 211 209 207 205 203 201 227 223 221 219 217 215 211 209 207 205 203 201

HAYDN-DECK HAYDN-DECK HAYDN-DECK HAYDN-DECK

Staterooms & Suites: • Suites with private walk-out exterior balcony and outdoor seating

118 116 114 112 110 108 106 104 102 118 118 116 116 114 114 112 112 110 110 108 108 106 106 104 104 102 102 123 121 119 117 115 111 109 107 105 103 123 123 121 121 119 119 117 117 115 115 111 111 109 109 107 107 105 105 103 103

101 101 101

• Staterooms on Mozart and Strauss Deck with French balconies, staterooms on Haydn Deck with fixed windows • Two twin beds or one queen-size bed • Flat Screen TV

Amadeus-Suite

- 259 Sq.ft/24 m (French Balcony)

TechniCAL DATA:

Mozart-Deck

- 173 Sq.ft/16 m (French Balcony)

Strauss-Deck

- 173 Sq.ft/16 m2 (French Balcony)

Strauss-Deck

- 173 Sq.ft/16 m (French Balcony)

Haydn-Deck

- 173 Sq.ft/16 m (fixed window)

Haydn-Deck

- 173 Sq.ft/16 m2 (fixed window)

Built: 2013 Lenght: 135 m Breadth: 11,40 m Draught: 1,45 m Hight above water: 6 m Speed: 25 km/h Crew members: approx. 46 Passengers: 168 Staterooms/Suites: 78/12

2 2

• Individual climate control • Generous closet space • Hair dryer and in-room electronic safe • Telephone

Amadeus Brilliant

PUBLIC AREAS AND Your facilities on board: WiFi/ WLAN available • Sun deck with deck-chairs and Lido-Bar • Panorama-Bar & Lounge • Panorama-Restaurant • Hairdresser and Spa • Fitness room • AMADEUS-Club with Internet station • Bordshop • Lift •

Panorama-Bar

SUN DECK

Suite / Mozart-Deck

MOZART-DECK 332 330 328 326 324 322 320 318 316 314 312 310

308

333 331 329 327 325 323 321 319 317 315 311 309 307

306 305

304

302

303

301

STRAUSS-DECK Stateroom / Mozart- and Strauss-Deck

234 232 230 228 226 224 222 220 218 216 214 212 210 208 206 204 202 231 229 227

225 223 221 219

217 215 211 209 207 205 203 201

HAYDN-DECK

Staterooms & Suites: Suites and staterooms on Mozart • and Strauss Deck with French balconies, staterooms on Haydn Deck with fixed windows

112 110 108 106 104 102 111 109 107 105 103 101

Two twin beds or one queen-size bed • Flat Screen TV • Individual climate control • Generous closet space •

Amadeus-Suite

- 236 Sq.ft/22 m2 (French Balcony)

TechniCAL DATA:

Hair dryer and in-room electronic safe •

Mozart-Deck

- 161 Sq.ft/15 m (French Balcony)

Telephone •

Strauss-Deck

- 161 Sq.ft/15 m2 (French Balcony)

Haydn-Deck

- 161 Sq.ft/15 m2 (fixed window)

Haydn-Deck

- 161 Sq.ft/15 m2 (fixed window)

Haydn-Deck (Single)

- 108 Sq.ft/10 m2 (fixed window)

Built: 2011 Lenght: 110 m Breadth: 11,40 m Draught: 1,30 m Hight above water: 5,85 m Speed: 25 km/h Crew members: approx. 40 Passengers: 150 Staterooms/Suites: 68/8

Amadeus Elegant

PUBLIC AREAS AND YOUR FACILITIES ON BOARD: • WiFi/ WLAN available • Sun deck with deck-chairs and Lido-Bar • Golf-Putting-Green • Panorama-Bar & Lounge • Panorama-Restaurant • Hairdresser and Spa • Fitness room • AMADEUS-Club with Internet station

Amadeus Club

• Bordshop • Lift

SUN DECK

Stateroom / Mozart- and Strauss-Deck

MOZART-DECK 332 330 328 326 324 322 320 318 316 314 312 310

308

333 331 329 327 325 323 321 319 317 315 311 309 307

306 305

304

302

303

301

STRAUSS-DECK 234 232 230 228 226 224 222 220 218 216 214 212 210 208 206 204 202 231 229 227

225 223 221 219

217 215 211 209 207 205 203 201

HAYDN-DECK

Staterooms & Suites: • Suites and staterooms on Mozart and Strauss Deck with French balconies, staterooms on Haydn Deck with fixed windows

112 110 108 106 104 102 111 109 107 105 103 101

• Two twin beds or one queen-size bed • Flat Screen TV • Individual climate control

Amadeus-Suite

- 236 Sq.ft/22 m (French Balcony)

TechniCAL DATA:

Mozart-Deck

- 161 Sq.ft/15 m (French Balcony)

Strauss-Deck

- 161 Sq.ft/15 m2 (French Balcony)

Built: 2010 Lenght: 110 m Breadth: 11,40 m Draught: 1,30 m Hight above water: 5,85 m Speed: 25 km/h Crew members: approx. 40 Passengers: 150 Staterooms/Suites: 68/8

2 2

Haydn-Deck

- 161 Sq.ft/15 m (fixed window)

Haydn-Deck

- 108 Sq.ft/10 m2 (fixed window)

Haydn-Deck (Single)

- 108 Sq.ft/10 m2 (fixed window)

• Generous closet space • Hair dryer and in-room electronic safe • Telephone

Amadeus Diamond

PUBLIC AREAS AND Your facilities on board: WiFi/ WLAN available • Sun deck with deck-chairs and Lido-Bar • Golf-Putting-Green • Panorama-Bar & Lounge • Panorama-Restaurant • Hairdresser and Spa • Fitness room • AMADEUS-Club with Internet station • Bordshop • Lift •

Suite / Mozart Deck

SUN DECK

Panorama-Bar

MOZART-DECK

STRAUSS-DECK Entrance

HAYDN-DECK

Staterooms & Suites: Suites and staterooms on Mozart • and Strauss Deck with French balconies, staterooms on Haydn Deck with fixed windows Two twin beds or one queen-size bed • Flat Screen TV • Individual climate control • Generous closet space •

Amadeus-Suite

- 236 Sq.ft/22 m2 (French Balcony)

TechniCAL DATA:

Hair dryer and in-room electronic safe •

Mozart-Deck

- 161 Sq.ft/15 m (French Balcony)

Telephone •

Strauss-Deck

- 161 Sq.ft/15 m2 (French Balcony)

Haydn-Deck

- 161 Sq.ft/15 m2 (fixed window))

Haydn-Deck

- 161 Sq.ft/15 m2 (fixed window)

Haydn-Deck (Single)

- 108 Sq.ft/10 m2 (fixed window)

Built: 2009 Lenght: 110 m Breadth: 11,40 m Draught: 1,30 m Hight above water: 5,85 m Speed: 25 km/h Crew members: approx. 40 Passengers: 146 Staterooms/Suites: 62/12

Amadeus Princess

PUBLIC AREAS AND YOUR FACILITIES ON BOARD: • Wireless internet/ WLAN available • Sun deck with deck-chairs and Lido-Bar • Panorama-Bar & Lounge • Panorama-Restaurant • Hairdresser and Spa • Fitness room • AMADEUS-Club with Internet station • Bordshop

Sun Deck

• Fun Pool • Lift

SUN DECK

Stateroom / Mozart- and Strauss-Deck

MOZART-DECK

STRAUSS-DECK Amadeus Club

HAYDN-DECK

Staterooms & Suites: • Suites and staterooms on Mozart and Strauss Deck with French balconies, staterooms on Haydn Deck with fixed windows • Two twin beds or one queen-size bed • Flat Screen TV • Individual climate control

Amadeus-Suite

- 236 Sq.ft/22 m (French Balcony)

TechniCAL DATA:

Mozart-Deck

- 161 Sq.ft/15 m (French Balcony)

Strauss-Deck

- 161 Sq.ft/15 m2 (French Balcony)

Haydn-Deck

- 161 Sq.ft/15 m (fixed window)

Haydn-Deck

- 161 Sq.ft/15 m2 (fixed window)

Built: 2006 Lenght: 110 m Breadth: 11,40 m Draught: 1,30 m Hight above water: 5,85 m Speed: 25 km/h Crew members: approx. 40 Passengers: 160 Staterooms/Suites: 78/2

2 2

• Generous closet space • Hair dryer and in-room electronic safe • Telephone

Amadeus Royal

Suite / Mozart-Deck

SUN DECK

Stateroom/ Mozart- and Strauss-Deck

MOZART-DECK

STRAUSS-DECK Panorama-Bar

Staterooms & Suites:

HAYDN-DECK

Suites and staterooms on Mozart • and Strauss Deck with French balconies, staterooms on Haydn Deck with fixed windows Two twin beds or one queen-size bed • Flat Screen TV • Individual climate control • Generous closet space •

Amadeus-Suite

- 259 Sq.ft/24 m2 (French Balcony)

TechniCAL DATA:

Hair dryer and in-room electronic safe •

Mozart-Deck

- 161 Sq.ft/15 m (French Balcony)

Telephone •

Strauss-Deck

- 161 Sq.ft/15 m2 (French Balcony)

Strauss-Deck

- 161 Sq.ft/15 m2 (French Balcony)

Haydn-Deck

- 161 Sq.ft/15 m2 (fixed window)

Haydn-Deck

- 161 Sq.ft/15 m2 (fixed window)

Built: 2005 Renovation: 2015 Lenght: 110 m Breadth: 11,40 m Draught: 1,30 m Hight above water: 5,85 m Speed: 25 km/h Crew members: approx. 40 Passengers: 144 Staterooms/Suites: 68/4

Amadeus Symphony MOZART-DECK

STRAUSS-DECK

HAYDN-DECK

Stateroom Mozart-/Strauss-Deck Amadeus-Suite

- 236 Sq.ft/22 m2 (French Balcony)

TechniCAL DATA:

Mozart-Deck

- 161 Sq.ft/15 m (French Balcony)

Strauss-Deck

- 161 Sq.ft/15 m (windows to open)

Strauss-Deck

- 161 Sq.ft/15 m2 (fixed window)

Haydn-Deck

- 161 Sq.ft/15 m2 (fixed window)

Haydn-Deck

- 161 Sq.ft/15 m2 (fixed window)

Built: 2003 Renovation: 2014 Lenght: 110 m Breadth: 11,40 m Draught: 1,30 m Hight above water: 5,85 m Speed: 25 km/h Crew members: approx.: 40 Passengers: 146 Staterooms/Suites: 69/4

2 2

Suite Mozart-Deck

Amadeus Classic MOZART-DECK

STRAUSS-DECK

HAYDN-DECK

Stateroom Mozart-/Strauss-Deck

Amadeus-Suite

- 236 Sq.ft/22 m2 (French Balcony)

TechniCAL DATA:

Mozart-Deck

- 161 Sq.ft/15 m (French Balcony)

Strauss-Deck

- 161 Sq.ft/15 m2 (French Balcony)

Strauss-Deck

- 161 Sq.ft/15 m2 (windows to open)

Haydn-Deck

- 161 Sq.ft/15 m2 (fixed window)

Built: 2001 Lenght: 110 m Breadth: 11,40 m Draught: 1,30 m Hight above water: 5,85 m Speed: 25 km/h Crew members: approx. 40 Passengers: 146 Staterooms/Suites: 69/4

Suite Mozart-Deck

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R.V. Mekong Navigator

PUBLIC AREAS AND Your facilities on board: Wireless Internet connection/ • WiFi available Sun deck with deck-chairs • and covered lounge area Restaurant ‘Le Marche’ • Fitness room • Spa • Library • Bordshop •

Grande Suite / Orchid Deck

SUN DECK Mekong Navigator

Orchid Deck 319

317

315

313

311

309

307

305

303

301

320

318

316

314

312

310

308

306

304

302

209

207

205

203

201

210

208

206

204

202

Lotus Deck Sun Deck

Jasmine Deck

SUITES Grande Suite with private veranda • with generous seating area, Prestige and Signature Suite with private balcony, Vista Suite with French balcony and Superior Suite with fixed windows

101

103

102

104

Daily butler service in Grande • and Prestige Suite Two twin beds or one queen-size bed • (exception: Prestige and Grande Suite with king-size bed) Cabin water replenished daily • Flat-screen television • with on-demand movie system Individual climate control • Hair dryer and in-room electronic safe • Generous closet space • Telephone •

Grande Suite

- 584 Sq.ft/54 m2 (Veranda)

TechniCAL DATA:

Prestige Suite

- 387 Sq.ft/36 m (Balcony)

Signature Suite

- 291 Sq.ft/27 m2 (Balcony)

Vista Suite

- 276 Sq.ft/26 m2 (French Balcony)

Superior Suite

- 256 Sq.ft/24 m2 (fixed windows)

Built: 2014 Lenght: 70 m Breadth: 13 m Draught: 1,80 m Hight above water: 11 m Crew members: approx.: 34 Passengers: 68 Suites: 34

R.V. Irrawaddy explorer

PUBLIC AREAS AND Your facilities on board: • Wireless Internet connection/ WiFi available • Sun deck with deck-chairs and covered lounge area • Restaurant ‘Customs House’ • Fitness room

Kipling Suite / Imperial Deck

• Spa • Bordshop

IRRA W ADDY EXPLORER IRRA W ADDY EXPLORER

SUN DECK Irrawaddy Explorer SUN DECK SUN DECK

SUN DECK IMPERIAL DECK 317

315

313

311

309

307

305

303

301

318

316

314

312

310

308

306

304

302

UPPER DECK UPPER UPPER DECK DECK

COLONIAL DECK 209

207

210MAIN DECK 208

205

203

201

206

204

202

Bathroom, Mandalay Suite

MAIN MAIN DECK DECK

LOWER DECK

SUITES • Mandalay, Kipling and Orwell Suite with private balcony, Maugham Suite with French balcony • Daily butler service in Mandalay Suite

LOWER DECK SHIP SPECIFICA TIONS:

Mandalay Suite

LOWER LOWER DECK DECK

Length: 188 F eet/57.3 Meters Width: 40 F eet/12.19 Meters SHIP SPECIFICA SPECIFICA TIONS: SHIP TIONS: Draft: 4 F eet/1.22 Meters Length: 188 Length: 188 FF eet/57.3 eet/57.3 Meters Meters Airdraft: 38 FF eet/12.19 eet/11.58 Meters Width: 40 Width: 40 F eet/12.19 Meters Meters Total P assenger Cabins: 28 Draft: 4 Draft: 4 FF eet/1.22 eet/1.22 Meters Meters Airdraft: 38 FF eet/11.58 eet/11.58 Meters Meters Airdraft: 38 Total P P assenger assenger Cabins: Cabins: 28 Total 28

- 409 Sq.ft/38 m² (Balcony)

Kipling Suite

- 273 Sq.ft/25,4 m² (Balcony)

Orwell Suite

- 280 Sq.ft/26 m² (Balcony)

Maugham Suite

- 280 Sq.ft/26 m² (French Balcony)

CATEGORIES: Premier Suites

CATEGORIES: CATEGORIES: Jr. Suites

Premier Premier Suites Suites Upper Deck Stateroom Jr. Jr. Suites Suites Main Deck Stateroom Upper Deck Upper Deck Stateroom Stateroom

• Two twin beds or one queen-size bed (exception: Mandalay and Kipling Suite with king-size bed)

TechniCAL DATA:

• Cabin water replenished daily

Built: 2014 Lenght: 57 m Breadth: 12 m Draught: 1,20 m Hight above water: 11,5 m Crew members: 28 Passengers: 56 Suites: 28

• Flat-screen television with on-demand movie system

Main Main Deck Deck Stateroom Stateroom

• Individual climate control • Hair dryer and in-room electronic safe • Generous closet space • Telephone

Key Information

AIR-CONDITIONING: You can set the controls in your cabin to suit your personal requirements. Please note that the air-conditioning only works properly when the windows and doors are closed. ANNOUNCEMENTS: A public address system enables our Cruise Managers to provide you with important information on places we are passing, our programs on board and our excursions ashore. You can hear these announcements on the sundeck, in your cabin, and in the public areas of the ship. CRUISE DIRECTOR: The Cruise Director is at your service during the journey at all times. He/She will be happy to provide any additional information you require. CRUISE ITINERARIES: Before your arrival you will have been advised of the planned itinerary. Details are subject to change. Changes may take place at short notice as a result of force majeure occurrences, high or low river levels, or waiting times at locks and bridges owing to maintenance work or traffic congestion. We will make prompt announcements to keep you informed on the basic effects of such changes. Currency on Board: The currency used on board is the EURO. Passengers’ bills may be settled in cash or by the following credit cards: Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Diners Club. DAILY PROGRAM: A program for each day of the cruise will be put in your cabin the preceding evening. It contains important details such as the mealtimes and starting times of the excursions and various events. It also forms the schedule for all the services provided by the crew. DECK-CHAIRS: There are plenty of deck-chairs on the sun deck. These are made available free of charge. DIETS: Please pass on any special requirements to your travel agent before leaving home and then see the restaurant manager on board. We have to reserve the right to decline to meet specific dietary requirements. Additional costs may be involved in fulfilling dietary wishes. DRESS: We recommend that you wear light clothing and comfortable footwear for land excursions. A jacket or a jumper is advisable in the evenings. Please dress respectably for supper and special occasions. DRINKING WATER: The water on board is of drinking water quality, but as it is not running water and is stored in tanks, we suggest that you obtain mineral water from the bar or restaurant. ELECTRICITY: 220 V, 50 Hertz. We suggest to use a 2-pin adapter for 110V appliances. EMBARKATION/DISEMBARKATION: Please contact your travel agent for the addresses of landing stages for embarkation and disembarkation. Please pay attention to the announcements of the Cruise Director on disembarkation. Excursions: For each language of an excursion the minimum participant members of 20 pax, for land programs 25 pax must be reached.

HAIRDRESSER: There is a ladies/gents hairdressing salon on board. If you require the hairdresser’s services, please make an appointment. HEALTH MATTERS: Please inform us about physical disability or special medical treatment. INSURANCE: Please take advice about travel insurance from your travel agent or insurance company before you leave home. INTERNET/E-MAIL: All AMADEUS ships offer the possibility to make use of the available Internet/Email stations on board. All AMADEUS vessels also have wireless local area network/WLAN. You can obtain further details on board or from your travel agent in advance. LAND EXCURSIONS: Details of all land excursions will be included with your travel documents. If you need any further information, please contact the Cruise Director. Our Cruise Managers will tell you again about the shore excursions that can be made and will provide you with additional helpful advice. The detailed description of the excursions you receive with our travel documents in an extra brochure. Information on request! LAUNDRY: For a small charge, the ship’s laundry will wash and iron your clothing. Please enquire at reception. There are no dry cleaning facilities on board. LIBRARY: A selection of reading material is available for your use. Whenever possible, daily newspapers are also left out for passengers. Please return any books and newspapers at the end of the cruise. Lift: The vessels AMADEUS Silver, AMADEUS Elegant and AMADEUS Brilliant feature a lift on all decks (except sun deck). MEALS: All meals are served in one sitting, i.e. all passengers eat together. Please consult the daily program for exact times. The Restaurant Manager is responsible for the seating. MEDICINES: If you require any special medications, please make sure you have sufficient supplies before leaving home. The on-board chemist has supplies for emergencies. Should any such medicines be required, a small fee will be charged. MONEY EXCHANGE: We are not able to offer a money-changing service on board as this would be contravening official regulations. Please use the official change offices at the harbours. We would advise passengers against using illegal money changers.

POST: You can hand in any mail at reception. It will be posted at the next stop. RECEPTION: Reception is open at all times during the cruise. SAFE: Valuables, cash and cheques can be deposited in the cabin safe or at the reception in the ship‘s safe. SAFETY ON BOARD: Please read the ‘Safety on board’ brochure in your cabin. SHIP’S ACCOUNT: The on-board accounting system accumulates all personal expenditure in the bar, restaurant, shop etc. At the end of the cruise passengers are presented with their bills for settlement. SHOP: This shop offers items under the Amadeus brand name, souvenirs, postcards and stamps, accessories and some everyday products. Enquire about the shop’s opening hours at reception. SMOKING: For safety reasons smoking is not permitted in any indoor area of our AMADEUS ships. We kindly ask smokers to have consideration for nonsmokers. Smoking is only permitted on the sun deck of the vessel. TELEPHONE: The vessels have a GSM system with direct dialling facilities in all cabins. Outgoing calls are charged to your account. TV: Reception is via satellite. There may be minor disturbances or interruptions when the vessel is passing through locks and along particular sections of the river. TIPPING: In common with international customs, it is normal to tip staff. The amount of your tip is left to your discretion and should be seen as a reward for good service. If you would like a recommendation we suggest, as a guideline, € 5 - 7 guest per day. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Before leaving home, please enquire at your travel agent or the relevant embassy about the entry regulations for the various countries included in your cruise. In order to ensure smooth passage between customs areas travel documents are handed on embarkation to reception, which keeps them in safe custody. VITAL-CLUB/FITNESS: Some Amadeus vessels have the additional facilities of a Vital-Club and/or a fitness room. The fitness room is open for you all round the clock. Please apply at reception for appointments for the VitalClub.

Not Included: Excursions, tips, insurances and personal expenses. PAYMENT: You can pay for the shore excursions and settle your account on board in the following ways: in cash (Euros, Swiss francs, British pounds, Norwegian krone and US dollars), by credit cards (American Express, Visa Card, Master Card, Diners Club) or by using ATM cards with the maestro function. PETS: Pets are not allowed on board.

Please note: All information in this brochure has the status as per August 2014. Subject to alterations!

Cruise Calendar 2015 Date

Cruise

Route

Page

DECEMBER 2014

Date

Cruise

Route

24-Jul 15

Classical Rhine

Basel-Amsterdam

Page 16

28-Dec 14

Mekong Discovery

Kampong Cham-My Tho

26-Jul 15

Across Europe

Amsterdam-Budapest

29-Dec 14

Mysterious Myanmar

Mandalay-Prome

30-Jul 15

Danube Rhapsody

Passau-Budapest-Passau

31-Jul 15

Classical Rhine

Amsterdam-Basel

12-Aug 15

Danube Rhapsody

Passau-Budapest-Passau

13-Aug 15

Classical Danube

Budapest-Passau

14-Aug 15

Across Europe

Amsterdam-Budapest

J anuary 2 0 1 5 25-Jan 15

Mekong Discovery

Kampong Cham-My Tho

F E B R uary 2 0 1 5 22-Feb 15

Mekong Discovery

March 2 0 1 5

AUGUST 2015

02-Mar 15

Mysterious Myanmar

Prome-Mandalay

19-Aug 15

Danube Rhapsody

Passau-Budapest-Passau

20-Mar 15

Mysterious Myanmar

Prome-Mandalay

27-Aug 15

French Savoir Vivre

Lyon-Lyon

22-Mar 15

Mekong Discovery

Kampong Cham-My Tho

30-Aug 15

Mekong Discovery

My Tho-Kampong Cham

26-Mar 15

French Savoir Vivre

Lyon-Lyon

26-Mar 15

Paris & Seine

Paris-Paris

03-Sep 15

Classical Danube

Passau-Budapest

28-Mar 15

Tulip Cruise

Amsterdam-Gent-Amsterdam

06-Sep 15

Mekong Discovery

Kampong Cham-My Tho

09-Sep 15

Danube Rhapsody

Passau-Budapest-Passau

APRIL 2015

SEPTEMBER 2015

01-Apr 15

Danube Rhapsody

Passau-Budapest-Passau

10-Sep 15

Classical Danube

Budapest-Passau

02-Apr 15

Paris & Seine

Paris-Paris

10-Sep 15

Paris & Seine

Paris-Paris

02-Apr 15

Classical Danube

Budapest-Passau

16-Sep 15

Danube Rhapsody

Passau-Budapest-Passau

04-Apr 15

Tulip Cruise

Amsterdam-Gent-Amsterdam

17-Sep 15

French Savoir Vivre

Lyon-Lyon

05-Apr 15

Mekong Discovery

Kampong Cham-My Tho

17-Sep 15

Paris & Seine

Paris-Paris

08-Apr 15

Danube Rhapsody

Passau-Budapest-Passau

17-Sep 15

Danube Rhapsody

Passau-Budapest-Passau

09-Apr 15

French Savoir Vivre

Lyon-Lyon

18-Sep 15

Classical Rhine

Basel-Amsterdam

09-Apr 15

Paris & Seine

Paris-Paris

23-Sep 15

Classical Danube

Passau-Budapest

11-Apr 15

Tulip Cruise

Amsterdam-Gent-Amsterdam

25-Sep 15

Classical Rhine

Amsterdam-Basel

15-Apr 15

Danube Rhapsody

Passau-Budapest-Passau

27-Sep 15

Mekong Discovery

My Tho-Kampong Cham

16-Apr 15

French Savoir Vivre

Lyon-Lyon

16-Apr 15

Paris & Seine

Paris-Paris

01-Oct 15

French Savoir Vivre

Lyon-Lyon

16-Apr 15

Danube Rhapsody

Passau-Budapest-Passau

01-Oct 15

Paris & Seine

Paris-Paris

18-Apr 15

Tulip Cruise

Amsterdam-Gent-Amsterdam

04-Oct 15

Mekong Discovery

Kampong Cham-My Tho

23-Apr 15

French Savoir Vivre

Lyon-Lyon

07-Oct 15

Danube Rhapsody

Passau-Budapest-Passau

23-Apr 15

Paris & Seine

Paris-Paris

08-Oct 15

French Savoir Vivre

Lyon-Lyon

23-Apr 15

Classical Rhine

Amsterdam-Basel

15-Oct 15

Classical Rhine

Amsterdam-Basel

30-Apr 15

Paris & Seine

Paris-Paris

18-Oct 15

Classical Danube

Passau-Budapest

21-Oct 15

Danube Rhapsody

Passau-Budapest-Passau

M Ay 2 0 1 5

O C TO B E R 2 0 1 5

07-May 15

French Savoir Vivre

Lyon-Lyon

22-Oct 15

Paris & Seine

Paris-Paris

07-May 15

Classical Rhine

Basel-Amsterdam

22-Oct 15

Classical Rhine

Basel-Amsterdam

13-May 15

Across Europe

Amsterdam-Budapest

22-Oct 15

Basel-Amsterdam

14-May 15

Classical Rhine

Basel-Amsterdam

Classical Music on the Rhine

14-May 15

Classical Danube

Budapest-Passau

22-Oct 15

Budapest-Passau

21-May 15

French Savoir Vivre

Lyon-Lyon

Classical Music on the Danube

24-May 15

Danube Rhapsody

Passau-Budapest-Passau

28-Oct 15

Danube Rhapsody

Passau-Budapest-Passau

28-May 15

French Savoir Vivre

Lyon-Lyon

29-Oct 15

Paris & Seine

Paris-Paris

28-May 15

Paris & Seine

Paris-Paris

29-Oct 15

Classical Rhine

Amsterdam-Basel

29-Oct 15

Classical Music on the Rhine

Amsterdam-Basel

04-Jun 15

Classical Rhine

Amsterdam-Basel

29-Oct 15

Across Europe

Budapest-Amsterdam

11-Jun 15

French Savoir Vivre

Lyon-Lyon

11-Jun 15

Classical Rhine

Basel-Amsterdam

01-Nov 15

Classical Danube

Passau-Budapest

11-Jun 15

Across Europe

Budapest-Amsterdam

05-Nov 15

French Savoir Vivre

Lyon-Lyon

17-Jun 15

Classical Danube

Budapest-Passau

05-Nov 15

Paris & Seine

Paris-Paris

18-Jun 15

French Savoir Vivre

Lyon-Lyon

27-Nov 15

Mysterious Myanmar

Prome-Mandalay

18-Jun 15

Paris & Seine

Paris-Paris

27-Nov 15

Christmas Markets Rhine

Cologne-Cologne

18-Jun 15

Classical Rhine

Amsterdam-Basel

18-Jun 15

Danube Rhapsody

Passau-Budapest-Passau

02-Dec 15

Christmas Markets Rhine

Cologne-Cologne

25-Jun 15

French Savoir Vivre

Lyon-Lyon

07-Dec 15

Christmas Markets Rhine

Cologne-Cologne

25-Jun 15

Classical Rhine

Amsterdam-Basel

08-Dec 15

Christmas Markets Rhine

Cologne-Basel

11-Dec 15

Christmas Markets Danube Nuremberg-Vienna

JuNE 2015

J U LY 2 0 1 5

NOVEMBER 2015

D e C e m ber 2 0 1 5

01-Jul 15

Danube Rhapsody

Passau-Budapest-Passau

11-Dec 15

Christmas Markets Danube Vienna-Nuremberg

08-Jul 15

Danube Rhapsody

Passau-Budapest-Passau

12-Dec 15

Christmas Markets Rhine Cologne-Cologne

09-Jul 15

Paris & Seine

Paris-Paris

22-Dec 15

Christmas Cruise Danube

Passau-Passau

09-Jul 15

Across Europe

Amsterdam-Budapest

22-Dec 15

Christmas Cruise Rhine

Cologne-Cologne

12-Jul 15

Across Europe

Amsterdam-Budapest

28-Dec 15

New Year’s Cruise Rhine

Cologne-Cologne

15-Jul 15

Danube Rhapsody

Passau-Budapest-Passau

29-Dec 15

New Year’s Cruise Danube Passau-Budapest-Passau

16-Jul 15

French Savoir Vivre

Lyon-Lyon

C Ol o r inde x

16-Jul 15

Classical Danube

Budapest-Passau

23-Jul 15

Paris & Seine

Paris-Paris

23-Jul 15

Danube Rhapsody

Passau-Budapest-Passau

23-Jul 15

Classical Danube

Budapest-Passau

Dutch & Belgian Waterways Rhine & Moselle Rhine, Main & Danube Danube

Rhône & Saône Seine Music Cruises Holiday Season Cruises

Mekong Irrawaddy

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