2019_Winter Cruises

WINTER CRUISES 2019/2020 ADVENT, CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S CRUISES ON THE RHINE & DANUBE RIVERS

The AMADEUS Way to Travel

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Window-lined Panorama Bar and Lounge.

Dear AMADEUS Travelers, The most enjoyable times are spent relaxing with friends and exploring new traditions which is the motto of our winter cruises! Discover routes along the Rhine and the Danube, where dreamy villages gleam in the warm sun and where river capitals such as Vienna, Basel, Cologne and Budapest beckon with a cheerful welcome.

On board the festively decorated AMADEUS fleet, experience a special Christmas atmosphere — be enchanted by the local Christmas markets, where the air smells of gingerbread and gluhwein; where traditional handicrafts meet sweet memories of childhood. An exciting welcome to the New Year will also be heralded on board — with the sounds of classical waltz favorites and a spectacular fireworks display, illuminating Europe's most beautiful port cities in all the colors of the rainbow.

The entire AMADEUS family is looking forward to welcoming you on board to experience our traditions of the holidays.

Dr. Wolfgang Lüftner and Martina Lüftner and the AMADEUS Team

Our Winter Cruises: Magic of Advent

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DANUBE: 7 day cruise Vienna – Nuremberg

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Christmas Cruises

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New Year's Cruises 14– 19 RHINE: 8 day cruise Cologne – Basel – Cologne

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DANUBE: 7 day cruise Passau–Budapest–Passau

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RHINE: 7 day cruise Cologne – Strasbourg – Cologne 10– 11 DANUBE: 7 days cruise Passau–Bratislava–Passau

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Magic of Advent on the Danube 7 DAYS VIENNA – NUREMBERG

MAGIC OF ADVENT ON THE DANUBE

from E

869 per person

In the most reflective time of the year, a true winter wonderland awaits.

Visit the most beautiful Christmas markets along the Rhine or the Danube, explore dreamy towns and shore landscapes, warm up with a glass of delicious mulled wine on board and immerse yourself in the loving Christmas traditions of the pre-Christmas period. Enjoy the magical glow of light on board and ashore.

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Romantic light: The beautifully lit Christmas markets in Vienna.

Magic of Advent: Danube 7 days Vienna – Nuremberg DAY/PORT

ARR DEP HIGHLIGHTS

1 VIENNA Embarkation from 4:00 pm Welcome Cocktail and Welcome Dinner in the evening 2 VIENNA 22.30 City tour of Vienna in the morning Guided tour of the Schönbrunn Palace with Christmas market in the afternoon „Sound of Vienna“ classical concert in the evening 3 EMMERSDORF 08.30 14.00 E xcursion to the Wachau with Melk Abbey and mulled wine party 4 PASSAU 08.30 16.00 Passau walking tour in the morning Visit to the Christmas Market in Passau (incl.)

5 REGENSBURG 09.00 21.00 Regensburg walking tour in the morning Visit of the Christmas Market at “Thurn und Taxis" Palace in the afternoon (only sold onboard) Captain‘s Gala Dinner (incl.)

6 ROTH 13.00 13.30 City tour of Nuremberg with Christmas market in the afternoon (from Roth / to Nuremberg) NUREMBERG 17.00 Rejoin the ship 7 NUREMBERG Disembarkation after breakfast

Optional excursions are listed in blue (see next pages for prices and packages).

We reserve the right to make amendments to the timetable and program.

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Magic of Advent on the Danube VIENNA – NUREMBERG

MAGIC OF ADVENT ON THE DANUBE

DAY 1 | AUSTRIA: VIENNA Your wintery Advent cruise begins in the Imperial city of Vienna. After embarkation, join the cruise director for a Welcome Cocktail, followed by a delicious Welcome Dinner in the Panorama Restaurant. Your ship remains in Vienna overnight.

DAY 2 | VIENNA The day is yours to enjoy in the Imperial city of Vienna. A morning sightseeing tour passes the most beautiful sights of the Austrian capital. In the afternoon, you have the opportunity to view the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, as well as visit the traditional, romantic Christmas market in front of the palace. In the evening, music lovers have the opportunity to attend an optional “Sound of Vienna” concert, which presents a kaleidoscope of Viennese classical music.

DAY 3 | E MMERSDORF In the morning, your vessel arrives in the UNESCO World Natural Heritage region of the Wachau. Emmersdorf is the starting point for a trip through the region, which includes a visit to Melk Abbey and the wine-growers' village of Dürnstein. At the end of this optio-

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Winter feeling at Nuremberg's Christmas Market.

nal tour, we invite you to a glühwein (mulled wine) party, after which you will return to your ship. Relax onboard this afternoon and take in the wonderful views of the passing winter landscapes, as your ship travels towards Passau.

DAY 4 | G ERMANY: PASSAU During breakfast, arrive in Passau, also known as the “City of Three Rivers”, situated at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz Rivers. In the morning, enjoy the romantic old town with its historic buildings during the course of an optional guided walk. The afternoon is a perfect time to visit the traditional Passau Christmas market. Early this evening your ship will depart this lovely city and head towards Regensburg.

DAY 5 | REGENSBURG A full day is spent in festively adorned, historic Regensburg. This magical destination where time seems to stand still, is best explored during a morning optional guided sightseeing walk. Admire castle‑like residences that reflect the former power and wealth of this city which once controlled the trade route to the Orient. After lunch, explore on

your own or opt to join an excursion to the Christmas market in the royal Thurn and Taxis Castle. Revel in the festive pre-Christmas atmosphere filled with the aroma of lebkuchen (gingerbread) and roasted almonds, and stalls filled with local handicrafts. The captain invites you to join him at an elegant Gala Dinner onboard, while your ship continues its journey later this evening.

DAY 6 | ROTH · NUREMBERG After lunch, you arrive in the Bavarian town of Roth, where the city tour of Nuremberg starts. This tour will take you to the most significant monuments and sights in picturesque Nuremberg. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the romantic Christmas market and taste the world-famous Nuremberg lebkuchen (gingerbread) before returning to your ship, which will be waiting for you in the Nuremberg harbor. Your ship remains here overnight.

DAY 7 | NUREMBERG Enjoy another generous breakfast on board before starting your homeward journey.

The entire AMADEUS crew wishes you a pleasant journey.

Schönbrunn Palace full of winter splendor.

Traditional Nutcracker

Cruise Fares per person in Euro based on double occupancy of a cabin

Inclusions

DATE

• Modern ship technology with the highest safety standards

VESSEL

7 DAYS VIENNA – NUREMBERG

28.11.–04.12.19

RATES PER PERSON IN EURO

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

AMADEUS Star

909 1.189 1.459 1.599 1.829 2.279

10.12.–16.12.19

AMADEUS Star

869 1.129 1.389 1.519 1.729 2.169

10.12.–16.12.19

AMADEUS Queen

869 1.129 1.389 1.519 1.729 2.169

• Fascinating river cruise in an outside riverview stateroom of your choice, most with or drop-down panorama windows • Walk-out balconies in the suites • Hands-free AMADEUS Audio System (headphones) for all excursions

Single cabin supplement per person for all dates: C-4+C-1: 15% · B-4: 30% · B-1: 50% · A-1: 60% · Suite: 100% of cruise price.

• Gourmet dining, including a breakfast buffet, multi-course lunch and dinner menus with menu choices (including typical regional specialities and fresh ingredients from the areas travelled through), afternoon tea and a midnight snack

The ship deck plan can be found at: www.lueftner-cruises.com.

Excursions & Excursion Packages prices per person in Euro

MAGIC OF ADVENT ON THE DANUBE Unit price Packages

A B C • Free-flowing quality red and white wines • • • City tour of Vienna E 35 from the best wine regions of Europe with Guided tour of the Schönbrunn Palace with Christmas market E 47 • every dinner onboard

• „Sound of Vienna” classical concert (cat. B) E 57

• Coffee and tea after lunch and dinner • • Excursion to the Wachau with Melk Abbey and mulled wine party E 57

• 24-hr. coffee and tea station • • • Passau walking tour E 17 • Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and • • • Regensburg walking tour E 17

Captain’s Gala Dinner Visit to the Christmas market “Thurn und Taxis” Palace (onboard) E 37 • • • City tour of Nuremberg with Christmas market E 40 • Stimulating and enriching onboard programs, including fascinating talks, cooking Total for excursions if booked on board 109 166 270 demonstrations and music by our onboard Prices for packages booked in advance with 15% discount 93 141 230 musicians

Transfers prices per person in Euro Vienna Airport – Port Vienna City Center – Port Train Station – Port

31 26 26

• Fitness room (open 24 hours) Nuremburg Airport – Port City Center – Port Train Station – Port

58 58 58

• Non-smoking environment (smoking permitted on the Sun Deck and Terrace) • All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees

Beautiful artefacts can be found in the Christmas markets.

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Christmas Cruises on the Rhine & Danube

CHRISTMAS CRUISES ON THE RHINE & DANUBE

7 DAYS CRUISES

from E

939 per person

Enjoy unforgettable holidays on a festively decorated AMADEUS ship!

Experience European traditions with Christmas stories, tree decorating and a romantic Christmas party on board, along with a relaxed gourmet menu. Experience the Christmas atmosphere of Koblenz, Speyer, Strasbourg or Cologne on the Rhine as well as magical hours in Passau, Vienna or Melk Abbey.

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Dashing through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh; over the fields we go, laughing all the way.

Christmas: Rhine · Danube 7 days Cologne – Strasbourg – Cologne DAY/PORT

RHINE

ARR DEP HIGHLIGHTS

1 COLOGNE 22.00 Embarkation from 4:00pm Welcome Cocktail and Welcome Dinner in the evening 2 KOBLENZ

08.00 12.00 Koblenz walking tour in the morning Passage of the Loreley in the afternoon

3 SPEYER

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S peyer walking tour with visit of the Christmas market in the morning Christmas Celebration on board Attend Christmas mass in the Dome of Speyer (incl.)

4 SPEYER 01.30 STRASBOURG 12.30 22.00 City tour of Strasbourg in the afternoon 5 MAINZ 12.00 22.00 Mainz walking tour with Gutenberg Museum Captain‘s Gala Dinner (incl.)

6 COLOGNE 08.00 Cologne walking tour in the morning 7 COLOGNE Disembarkation after breakfast 7 days Passau – Bratislava – Passau DAY/PORT

DANUBE

ARR DEP HIGHLIGHTS

1 PASSAU Embarkation from 4:00pm Welcome Cocktail and Welcome Dinner in the evening 2 PASSAU 10.30 Passau walking tour in the morning* or Full-day excursion to Salzburg with Salzkammergut, luch and Christmas market* (by bus from Passau to Linz) LINZ 17.30 20.00 Visit the Christmas market in Linz (incl.)

3 EMMERSDORF 06.00 13.00 Excursion to the Wachau with Melk Abbey and mulled wine party DÜRNSTEIN 15.00 Christmas Celebration on board Attend Christmas mass in Dürnstein (incl.)

4 DÜRNSTEIN 02.00 VIENNA 08.00 City tour of Vienna in the morning Guided tour of Schönbrunn Castle in the afternoon 5 VIENNA 03.00 BRATISLAVA 08.00 12.00 City tour of Bratislava in the morning Captain‘s Gala Dinner (incl.)

13.30 22.00 Linz walking tour in the afternoon

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08.00 Disembarkation after breakfast

Optional excursions are listed in blue (see next pages for prices and packages).

We reserve the right to make amendments to the timetable and program.

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Christmas Cruise on the Rhine

CHRISTMAS CRUISE ON THE RHINE

COLOGNE – STRASBOURG – COLOGNE

The beautiful Rhine city of Cologne and its majestic cathedral.

DAY 1 | GERMANY: COLOGNE Your Christmas cruise along the Rhine begins in the old Hanseatic town of Cologne.

After an opportunity to explore your AMADEUS ship, you are invited to join the cruise director at a Welcome Cocktail. Thereafter, enjoy the lovingly prepared Welcome Dinner on board, which will put you in the right mood for the festive time ahead. Your ship departs late this evening and travels toward Koblenz.

can explore during the course of a guided sightseeing tour in the morning. The visit to the traditional Christmas market will put you in a festive mood, ready for the Christmas celebration on board. Take part in decorating the Christmas tree to the sound of traditional carols, before the magical Christmas dinner on board. Those who wish can attend a Christmas mass at the Speyer Cathedral after dinner. Later tonight, your cruise continues along the Rhine.

DAY 2 | KOBLENZ The charming town of Koblenz is situated at the confluence of the Mosel and the Rhine Rivers. Many of its cultural landmarks are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which are best explored during a guided sightseeing walk. Return to your ship for a tasty lunch as the vessel prepares to transit one of the most beautiful areas of the trip. Relax onboard and view passing, wintery landscapes of the Wachau, the best of which is the view of the myth-enshrouded Lorelei Rock. Join your fellow travellers for a delightful dinner.

DAY 4 | F RANCE: STRASBOURG Spend a relaxing Christmas Morning onboard. At lunchtime, your ship arrives in Strasbourg, in the Alsace region where, despite the wintery weather, the French joie de vivre is palpable everywhere. Explore the picturesque half-timbered houses and, if you wish, take part in an extended city sightseeing tour in the afternoon, which will take you to Strasbourg’s most beautiful sights. After dinner your vessel will depart for Germany and the city of Mainz.

DAY 3 | S PEYER Before breakfast, your ship arrives in the former imperial town of Speyer, which you

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DAY 5 | GERMANY: MAINZ Spend the second day of Christmas in Mainz, the largest city in the RhinelandPalatinate region of Germany, where your

ship arrives at midday. This town boasts not only numerous monuments but also the Gutenberg Museum which, with its exciting collections and its history of printing, books and writing, is one of the best-kept secrets of lovers of culture and literature. During the course of a guided walk, take in all of the amazing sights of the city. This evening the captain invites you to a festive Gala Dinner on board.

DAY 6 | COLOGNE After breakfast, enjoy a fascinating city tour through this Rhine metropolis. An eventful 2,000-year history has left its mark on the city, and this “city of churches” boasts countless highlights, in particular the Cologne Cathedral, which you will visit during the course of the optional tour, as well as the Roman Dionysus mosaic. The afternoon is at your disposal, and you have plenty of time to explore and perhaps taste the local Kölsh beer - an original product of Cologne.

DAY 7 | COLOGNE After breakfast you will disembark. We thank you for spending Christmas with us and wish you a pleasant journey home and a happy New Year! We hope to welcome you again!

We provide a festive atmosphere on the AMADEUS ships.

You just relax and enjoy!

Cruise Fares per person in Euro based on double occupancy of a cabin

Inclusions

DATE

• Modern ship technology with the highest safety standards

VESSEL

7 DAYS COLOG. – STRASB. – COLOG.

22.12.–28.12.19

RATES PER PERSON IN EURO C-4 C-1 B-4 B-1 A-1 Suite Haydn Haydn Strauss Strauss Mozart Mozart

AMADEUS Silver III

959 1.249 1.529 1.679 1.919 2.399

Single cabin supplement per person for all dates: C-4+C-1: 15% · B-4: 30% · B-1: 50% · A-1: 60% · Suite: 100% of cruise price.

The ship deck plan can be found at: www.lueftner-cruises.com.

Excursions & Excursion Packages prices per person in Euro CHRISTMAS CRUISE ON THE RHINE Unit price Packages A B • Koblenz walking tour E 17 • • Speyer walking tour E 17 • City tour of Strasbourg E 58 • • Mainz walking tour with Gutenberg Museum E 18 • • Cologne walking tour E 19 Total for excursions if booked on board 94 129 Prices for packages booked in advance with 15% discount 80 110

Transfers prices per person in Euro Cologne Airport – Port Train station – Port

36 28

• Fascinating river cruise in an outside riverview stateroom of your choice, most with or drop-down panorama windows • Walk-out balconies in the suites • Hands-free AMADEUS Audio System (headphones) for all excursions • Gourmet dining, including a breakfast buffet, multi-course lunch and dinner menus with menu choices (including typical regional specialities and fresh ingredients from the areas travelled through), afternoon tea and a midnight snack • Free-flowing quality red and white wines from the best wine regions of Europe with every dinner onboard • Coffee and tea after lunch and dinner • 24-hr. coffee and tea station • Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner • Stimulating and enriching onboard programs, including fascinating talks, cooking demonstrations and music by our onboard musicians • Fitness room (open 24 hours) • Non-smoking environment (smoking permitted on the Sun Deck and Terrace) • All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees

Enjoy a relaxing time onboard and reflect upon your year.

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Christmas Cruise on the Danube PASSAU – BRATISLAVA – PASSAU

CHRISTMAS CRUISE ON THE DANUBE

DAY 1 | GERMANY: PASSAU Welcome to this magical Christmas cruise along the wintery Danube! Embark in the Bavarian “City of Three Rivers”, Passau, where a Welcome Cocktail with the AMADEUScrew awaits you. This evening the chef will spoil you with a festive Welcome Dinner.

Your ship remains in Passau overnight.

DAY 2 | PASSAU · AUSTRIA: LINZ After breakfast, get to know the most beautiful sights of Passau during the course of a city sightseeing walk. Alternatively, choose a full-day excursion to the imposing Mozarttown of Salzburg. A walking tour will introduce you to this romantic town, followed by a lunch of local specialties and a visit to the festive Advent market in the old town, with its countless twinkling lights.

Late this afternoon rejoin your vessel which has made its way to Linz. End your memorable day with a walk through the Christmas market in Linz Enjoy the very last day of Christmas Market in the baroque main square, the backdrop for the “Christkindlmarkt” with its appealing mix of local crafts and warm punch.

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Wachau Valley: Snow and frost protectively cover the vineyards.

DAY 3 | E MMERSDORF · DÜRNSTEIN Early in the morning, your ship arrives in Emmersdorf, which is situated in the beautiful Wachau region. You can take a detour to the 900-year-old Melk Abbey and the famous wine-growers village of Dürnstein, followed by glühwein (mulled wine) and lunch. This afternoon take part in decorating the Christmas tree onboard to the sound of beautiful carols, followed by a delicious Christmas dinner on board. Those who wish can attend a Christmas mass in Dürnstein after dinner.

Late at night, your cruise continues to Vienna.

DAY 4 | VIENNA Christmas day is spent in the Austrian capital, Vienna, which will amaze you with its countless sights and imposing architecture. Don’t miss the sightseeing tour in the morning to view the highlights of the city. In the afternoon you can take part in an excursion to Schönbrunn Palace. A unique and charming Christmas market is located in front of the palace, inviting you to stroll past its countless decorated stalls and enticing aromas of roasting nuts and lebkuchen (gingerbread).

DAY 5 | SLOVAKIA: BRATISLAVA Spend the morning in Bratislava, where your AMADEUS ship docked during the night.

Discover this impressive Danube city during the course of a sightseeing trip including a magnificent panoramic view of the city from the castle hill. At midday you will return to your ship, which continues its journey downriver.

An elegant captain’s Gala Dinner brings a festive close to the second day of Christmas.

DAY 6 | AUSTRIA: LINZ Spend the morning on board, enjoying the view of the passing wintery landscapes from the comfort of your vessel. At midday, arrive in Linz – Austria’s third-largest city. This afternoon, explore the city on your own, or join a guided sightseeing walk. In the evening, your ship bids farewell to Austria and heads toward your final destination in Germany.

DAY 7 | GERMANY: PASSAU It's time to say goodbye. After a generous breakfast on board, it is time to disembark.

The entire AMADEUS crew wishes you a pleasant homeward journey and a happy New Year! We hope to welcome you again!

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In Dürnstein you have the opportunity to go to Christmas Mass on Christmas Eve.

Beautiful seasonal decorations.

Cruise Fares per person in Euro based on double occupancy of a cabin

Inclusions

DATE

• Modern ship technology with the highest safety standards

VESSEL

RATES PER PERSON IN EURO

C-4 C-1 B-4 B-1 A-1 Suite 7 DAYS PASSAU – BRATISLAVA – PASSAU Haydn Haydn Strauss Strauss Mozart Mozart

22.12.–28.12.19

AMADEUS Star

939 1.219 1.499 1.649 1.879 2.349

Single cabin supplement per person for all dates: C-4+C-1: 15% · B-4: 30% · B-1: 50% · A-1: 60% · Suite: 100% of cruise price.

• Fascinating river cruise in an outside riverview stateroom of your choice, most with or drop-down panorama windows • Walk-out balconies in the suites • Hands-free AMADEUS Audio System (headphones) for all excursions

The ship deck plan can be found at: www.lueftner-cruises.com.

• Gourmet dining, including a breakfast buffet, multi-course lunch and dinner menus with menu choices (including typical regional specialities and fresh ingredients from the areas travelled through), afternoon tea and a midnight snack

Excursions & Excursion Packages prices per person in Euro

CHRISTMAS CRUISE ON THE DANUBE Unit price Packages

A B C • Passau walking tour* E 17 • • Full-day excursion to Salzburg with lunch* and Christmas market* E 96

• Free-flowing quality red and white wines

• • Excursion to the Wachau with Melk Abbey and mulled wine party E 57 from the best wine regions of Europe with • • • City tour of Vienna E 35 every dinner onboard • Guided tour of the Schönbrunn Palace with Christmas market E 47

• Coffee and tea after lunch and dinner • • • City tour of Bratislava E 34 • 24-hr. coffee and tea station • • • Linz walking tour E 20 • Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Total for excursions if booked on board 106 242 289 Captain’s Gala Dinner Prices for packages booked in advance with 15% discount 90 206 246

• Stimulating and enriching onboard programs, including fascinating talks, cooking demonstrations and music by our onboard musicians

Excursions marked with * operate at the same time, so only one may be booked.

Transfers prices per person in Euro

Parking place prices in euros

Munich Airport – Port Passau Train Station – Port

Passau, 8 days outdoor parking Passau, 8 days garage (indoor)

21 61

77 91

• Fitness room (open 24 hours) • Non-smoking environment (smoking permitted on the Sun Deck and Terrace) • All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees

Far away from the hustle and bustle, feel the magic of the season.

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NEW YEAR'S CRUISES ON THE RHINE & DANUBE

New Year's Cruises on the Rhine & Danube 7 AND 8 DAY CRUISES

from E

1.079 per person

Treat yourself to an unforgettable end to the year with our festive New Year's Eve party on board.

After a 5-course gala dinner, we invite you to a lavish party with a traditional Danube waltz and spectacular fireworks. No matter whether you "dance into the night" in Basel or greet the New Year amidst the spectacular scenery of the Budapest Parliament, you can expect a memorable holiday on your AMADEUS ship.

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Budapest is one of the world’s best cities for celebrating New Year’s Eve.

New Year's on the Rhine · Danube 8 days Cologne – Strasbourg – Cologne DAY/PORT

RHINE

ARR DEP HIGHLIGHTS

1 COLOGNE 17.00 Embarkation from 3:00pm Welcome Cocktail and Welcome Dinner in the evening 2 RÜDESHEIM 08.00 12.30 Rüdesheim walking tour with Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum in the morning MAINZ 15.00 18.00 Mainz walking tour with visit of the Gutenberg Museum in the afternoon 3 STRASBOURG 12.00 18.00 City tour of Strasbourg in the afternoon 4 BASEL 08.00 City tour of Basel in the morning New Year‘s Gala Dinner and “Dance into the New Year” at our New Year‘s Party on board (incl.)

5 BASEL 09.00 Enjoy a relaxing day on board 6 SPEYER MANNHEIM

02.00 12.00 Speyer walking tour in the morning 14.00 23.59 Excursion to Heidelberg in the afternoon (from/to Mannheim)

7 OBERWESEL 07.00 11.30 Oberwesel walking tour in the morning Passage or the Loreley KOBLENZ 14.00 22.00 Koblenz walking tour in the afternoon Captain‘s Gala Dinner (incl.)

8 COLOGNE 03.00 Disembarkation after breakfast

7 days Passau – Budapest – Passau DAY/PORT

DANUBE

ARR DEP HIGHLIGHTS

1 PASSAU 18.00 Embarkation from 3:00pm Welcome Cocktail and Welcome Dinner in the evening 2 VIENNA

13.00 19.00 City tour of Vienna in the evening

3 BUDAPEST

12.00

4 BUDAPEST

C ity tour of Budapest in the afternoon Evening cruise Budapest and folklore program (incl.)

New Year‘s Party on board (incl.)

13.00 Free time in the morning

5 BRATISLAVA 08.00 18.00 City tour of Bratislava in the morning Captain‘s Gala Dinner (incl.)

6 EMMERSDORF 12.00 17.30 Excursion to the Wachau with Melk Abbey and mulled wine party in the afternoon 7 PASSAU

Optional excursions are listed in blue (see next pages for prices and packages).

We reserve the right to make amendments to the timetable and program.

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NEW YEAR'S CRUISES ON THE RHINE & DANUBE

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New Year's Cruise on the Rhine COLOGNE – STRASBOURG – COLOGNE

NEW YEAR'S CRUISE ON THE RHINE

DAY 1 | GERMANY: COLOGNE Welcome to your New Year’s cruise, which starts in Cologne. After you have embarked and explored your floating hotel, the cruise director invites you to a Welcome Cocktail on board. In the evening, the chef will present you with a special Welcome Dinner, while your ship starts its journey towards Rüdesheim.

DAY 2 | RÜDESHEIM · MAINZ Today, get to know two particularly attractive Rhine towns starting in Rüdesheim, which you can explore during the course of a morning sightseeing walk. At midday, your ship continues its journey. During this section of your cruise, you pass the myth-enshrouded Lorelei statue, and shortly thereafter you reach the cultural town of Mainz. End the day here with an optional tour featuring a visit to the Gutenberg Museum. Before dinner your ship departs Mainz and continues your New Year's cruise.

DAY 3 | F RACE: STRASBOURG At lunch time, you reach the next stop of your trip in the French Alsace region, where your ship docks in wintery Strasbourg.

A visit to the picturesque old town is highly recommended, as part of an extended city sightseeing trip, which will take you to the most beautiful sights of Strasbourg, or on your own. In the early evening, your ship

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Soak in the romantically dreamy sides of the city of Heidelberg.

departs and continues its journey upriver, towards Switzerland.

DAY 4 | S WITZERLAND: BASEL On the morning of New Year’s Eve you arrive in Basel. Spend the day exploring beautiful Basel, the third-largest city in Switzerland, on your own or through an optional city tour.

Spend the afternoon relaxing before celebrating this evening with an elegant New Year’s Eve dinner, and at midnight we will pop champagne, watch the spectacular fireworks illuminating the sky from the sun deck, and ring in the New Year in style.

Happy New Year 2020!

to explore the city with a sightseeing walk in the morning. During a short cruise over lunch, your ship travels to Mannheim.

Explore Mannheim on your own or join an optional excursion to the nearby university city of Heidelberg, which is famous for its castle and historic old town. At midnight your ship departs and heads towards Oberwesel.

DAY 5 | BASEL Spend New Year’s Day relaxing on board your luxury ship, which leaves Basel in the morning and travels downriver. Allow us to spoil you with culinary delights, while you enjoy the restful atmosphere in the Panorama Bar or in the AMADEUS Club, where you can sit back, relax and admire the passing wintery riverscapes.

DAY 7 | OBERWESEL · KOBLENZ Before breakfast arrive in Oberwesel, which is situated in the Middle Rhine Valley. The town is particularly well-known for its many towers, which you can view during the course of a morning sightseeing walk.

This afternoon your vessel departs and passes the imposing Lorelei Rock again for the second time on this trip. After lunch, you reach Koblenz, where you can explore the beautiful old town during a guided walking tour over the course of the afternoon. In the evening, the captain invites you to an elegant Gala Dinner on board, while your ship continues its journey to Cologne.

DAY 6 | GERMANY: SPEYER · MANNHEIM During the night, your ship docks in the Rhineland-Palatinate city of Speyer which played an important role in the Holy Roman Empire during the Middle Ages. Your ship remains here until midday, allowing you

DAY 8 | COLOGNE Sadly we have come to the end of our journey. After a generous breakfast you will disembark for your travels home or other travels. Thank you for spending New Year’s with us and we hope to welcome you again soon!

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Located directly on the Rhine, the history of Cologne's old town awaits.

Vineyards clothed in white.

Cruise Fares per person in Euro based on double occupancy of a cabin

Inclusions

DATE

• Modern ship technology with the highest safety standards

VESSEL

8 DAYS COLOG. – STRASB. – COLOG.

RATES PER PERSON IN EURO

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

28.12.19 – 04.01.20 AMADEUS Silver III 1.229 1.599 1.959 2.149 2.459 3.079 Single cabin supplement per person for all dates: C-4+C-1: 15% · B-4: 30% · B-1: 50% · A-1: 60% · Suite: 100% of cruise price.

• Fascinating river cruise in an outside riverview stateroom of your choice, most with or drop-down panorama windows • Walk-out balconies in the suites

The ship deck plan can be found at: www.lueftner-cruises.com.

• Hands-free AMADEUS Audio System (headphones) for all excursions

Excursions & Excursion Packages prices per person in Euro

• Gourmet dining, including a breakfast buffet, multi-course lunch and dinner menus with menu choices (including typical regional specialities and fresh ingredients from the areas travelled through), afternoon tea and a midnight snack

NEW YEAR'S CRUISE ON THE RHINE Unit price Packages A B • Rüdesheim walking tour with Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum E 25 • • Mainz walking tour E 18 • City tour of Strasbourg E 58 • • City tour of Basel E 72 • • Speyer walking tour E 17 •

• Excursion to Heidelberg E 50 Oberwesel walking tour E 17 • Koblenz walking tour E 17 • • Total for excursions if booked on board 189 274 Prices for packages booked in advance with 15% discount 161 233

Transfers prices per person in Euro Cologne Airport – Port Train station – Port

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• Free-flowing quality red and white wines from the best wine regions of Europe with every dinner onboard • Coffee and tea after lunch and dinner • 24-hr. coffee and tea station • Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner • Stimulating and enriching onboard programs, including fascinating talks, cooking demonstrations and music by our onboard musicians • Fitness room (open 24 hours) • Non-smoking environment (smoking permitted on the Sun Deck and Terrace) • All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees

A toast to the New Year!

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New Year's Cruise on the Danube

NEW YEAR'S CRUISE ON THE DANUBE

PASSAU – BUDAPEST – PASSAU

Bratislava: View of the the landmark of the city - the castle.

DAY 1 | GERMANY: PASSAU Your New Year’s cruise begins in Passau, a city located at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers. After embarking, the cruise director invites you to a Welcome Cocktail, followed by a lovingly prepared Welcome Dinner in the Panorama Restaurant. In the meantime, your ship travels towards Vienna.

sightseeing tour you can admire the countless cultural treasures of this magical city, followed by an evening cruise through a festively illuminated Budapest, together with a Hungarian folklore show on board. Celebrate New Year's Eve on board in style, toasting with champagne, while enjoying an excellent view of the spectacular fireworks from the sun deck!

DAY 2 | AUSTRIA: VIENNA The first stop of your wintery cruise is in the Austrian capital city, Vienna. Explore the magnificent buildings of the Danube metropolis during an afternoon sightseeing tour and view the impressive sights of this former residence of the imperial Habsburg family.

After this cultural experience, return to your ship, which will depart this evening and pass through Slovakia, arriving in Hungary the following day.

DAY 4 | BUDAPEST The morning of New Year’s Day is at your disposal, allowing you to enjoy it as you wish, explore the city on your own. Alternatively, you may prefer to relax on board, enjoying the Panorama Bar and a relaxing walk around the sun deck. At lunch time, your ship departs Budapest and heads for Slovakia.

DAY 3 | H UNGARY: BUDAPEST At lunch time you arrive in the Hungarian capital city of Budapest, also aptly known as the “Queen of the Danube”. During a

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DAY 5 | SLOWAKEI: BRATISLAVA During breakfast your vessel arrives in the Slovakian capital city of Bratislava, where you will spend the remainder of the day. Get to know this impressive Danube city during the course of an optional sightseeing trip

which will take you to the famous castle hill and the picturesque old town or explore on your own. Depart Bratislava before dinner.

This evening your Captain invites you to an elegant Gala Dinner.

DAY 6 | AUSTRIA: EMMERSDORF Spend the morning on board, enjoying the impressive views of the passing winter landscapes while your ship travels downriver into the UNESCO World Natural Heritage region of the Wachau. At midday you will reach Emmersdorf, where you have the opportunity of joining an excursion to Melk Abbey and Dürnstein. At the end of the excursion you will have the opportunity to sample some of the famous Wachau wines.

Late afternoon return to your ship and begin the last stage of your cruise.

DAY 7 | GERMANY: PASSAU After breakfast, you disembark and the AMADEUS crew wishes you a pleasant homeward journey and all the best for the new year! We hope to welcome you again!

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The starting and ending point of your New Year's Eve cruise is the three-river city of Passau.

Special menues paired with exquisite wines.

Cruise Fares per person in Euro based on double occupancy of a cabin

Inclusions

DATE

• Modern ship technology with the highest safety standards

VESSEL

RATES PER PERSON IN EURO

7 DAYS PASSAU – BUDAPEST – PASSAU

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

29.12.19–04.01.20 AMADEUS Star

1.079 1.409 1.729 1889 2.159 2.699

Single cabin supplement per person for all dates: C-4+C-1: 15% · B-4: 30% · B-1: 50% · A-1: 60% · Suite: 100% of cruise price.

• Walk-out balconies in the suites • Hands-free AMADEUS Audio System (headphones) for all excursions

The ship deck plan can be found at: www.lueftner-cruises.com.

Excursions & Excursion Packages prices per person in Euro NEW YEAR'S CRUISE ON THE DANUBE Unit price Packages A B • City tour of Vienna E 35 • • • City tour of Budapest E 34 • City tour of Bratislava E 34 • • Excursion to the Wachau with Melk Abbey and mulled wine party E 57 Total for excursions if booked on board 103 160 Prices for packages booked in advance with 15% discount 88 136

Transfers prices per person in Euro

Parking place prices in euros

Munich Airport – Port Passau Train Station – Port

Passau, 8 days outdoor parking Passau, 8 days garage (indoor)

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• Fascinating river cruise in an outside riverview stateroom of your choice, most with or drop-down panorama windows

• Gourmet dining, including a breakfast buffet, multi-course lunch and dinner menus with menu choices (including typical regional specialities and fresh ingredients from the areas travelled through), afternoon tea and a midnight snack • Free-flowing quality red and white wines from the best wine regions of Europe with every dinner onboard • Coffee and tea after lunch and dinner • 24-hr. coffee and tea station • Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner

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• Stimulating and enriching onboard programs, including fascinating talks, cooking demonstrations and music by our onboard musicians • Fitness room (open 24 hours) • Non-smoking environment (smoking permitted on the Sun Deck and Terrace) • All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees

Budapest - the unforgettable setting for a fantastic New Year's Eve fireworks display.

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