WINTER CRUISES 2018/2019 ADVENT, CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S CRUISES ON THE RHINE & DANUBE RIVERS
The AMADEUS Way to Travel
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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New Year's Cruises 18 – 23
RHINE: 6 day cruise Cologne – Strasbourg – Cologne 6 – 9
RHINE: 8 day cruise Cologne – Basel – Cologne
DANUBE: 7 day cruise Vienna – Nuremberg
7, 10 –11
DANUBE: 7 day cruise Passau – Budapest – Passau 19, 22 – 23
Christmas Cruises
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18 – 21
RHINE: 7 day cruise Cologne – Strasbourg – Cologne 12– 15 DANUBE: 7 days cruise Passau – Bratislava – Passau 13, 16 – 17
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Encounter the Exceptional
Welcome on Board Austrian hospitality is known all over the world — and we exemplify it on board our AMADEUS fleet. The entire team gives their best every day to make your stay with us an unforgettable experience, as you benefit from our many years of experience on the rivers. What makes our service so special? The warm hospitality, always with a smile.
Feel Good Guarantee Traveling along the river takes time: time for the moment and time for life. Our floating premium hotels allows you to fully enjoy every moment of your trip: completely relaxed in a deck chair on the spacious sundeck or with a good book in the cozy AMADEUS club. Enjoy a glass of wine in the Panorama Bar or the outdoor lounge "River Terrace". In the elegant panoramic restaurant, enjoy many culinary delights. Active in the gym or with a soothing massage — no matter how you plan your daily routine, you will always enjoy your time aboard an AMADEUS ship.
Authentic Cuisine Enjoyment with all the senses — including your taste buds! Our Panorama Restaurant offers spectacular views, accompanied by excellent top international cuisine with exquisite specialties that will make your heart beat faster. In addition to professional service, elegant atmosphere and cheerful ambience, our staff will spoil you with our traditional Austrian hospitality, and satisfy your sweet tooth with culinary delights!
The AMADEUS Crew Far more than just employees: the crew is part of the family. The entire crew onboard works hand in hand to make your journey as enjoyable as possible. Our crew members are highly qualified and appropriately trained, including our experienced captain, who will take you smoothly and safely to the nearest port. Your safety is always our top priority. Sit back, relax and enjoy your trip: You are in good hands with us.
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Magic of Advent: Rhine · Danube 6 days Cologne – Strasbourg - Cologne
Magic of Advent on the Rhine & Danube
DAY/PORT
RHINE
ARR DEP HIGHLIGHTS
1 Cologne 22.00 Embarkation from 4:00pm Welcome Cocktail and Welcome Dinner
Cruises from € 799,- per person
2 Koblenz
08.00 12.00 City tour Koblenz in the morning Passage of the Loreley in the afternoon
3 Speyer
06.00
21.30 City tour Speyer in the morning Visit of the Christmas market in Speyer (included)
4 Kehl/ 09.30 22.00 City tour Strasbourg with Christmas market Strasbourg in the morning Wintery Alsace & Obernai in the afternoon 5 Mainz
12.00 22.00 City tour Mainz with visit of the Gutenberg-Museum Captain's Gala Dinner
6 Cologne
08.00 Disembarkation after breakfast
7 days Vienna – Nuremberg DAY/PORT
DANUBE
ARR DEP HIGHLIGHTS
1 Vienna Embarkation from 4:00pm Welcome Cocktail and Welcome Dinner 22.00 Vienna City Tour in the morning Sightseeing Schönbrunn Palace with Christmas Market in the afternoon Concert "Sound of Vienna" in the evening
2 Vienna
3 Emmersdorf
08.30 14.00 Excursion to the Wachau with Melk Abbey and mulled wine party
4 Passau 08.30 16.00 Walking tour of Passau in the morning Visit to the Christmas Market in Passau (included) 21.00 Walking tour of Regensburg in the morning Visit to the Christmas Market “Palais Thurn und Taxis” in the afternoon (only sold onboard) Captain‘s Gala Dinner
5 Regensburg
09.00
6 Roth
13.00 13.30 C ity tour of Nuremberg with Christmas Market (from Roth / to Nuremberg) 17.00 Excursion returns
Nuremberg
7 Nuremberg Disembarkation after breakfast Optional excursions are listed in blue. We reserve the right to make amendments to the timetable and program.
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the most beautiful Christmas markets along the Rhine or the Danube, explore
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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
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Romantic light: The beautifully lit Christmas markets in Vienna
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pre-Christmas period. Enjoy the magical glow of light on board and ashore.
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Cologne: During Advent there are countless Christmas markets including a market next to the cathedral
Mulled wine with spices
Cruise Fares per person in Euro based on double occupancy of a cabin
Inclusions
Date
Vessel Rates per person in Euro C-4 C-1 B-4 B-1 A-1 Suite TageCologne Köln – Straßburg – Köln 6 days – Strasbourg – Cologne Haydn Haydn Strauss Strauss Mozart Mozart 12 – 17 Dec 18 Amadeus Silver II 799 1.039 1.279 1.399 1.579 2.049 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 in our catalog "River Cruises 2018" on page 88 or at: www.lueftner-cruises.com
Excursions & Excursion Packages prices per person in Euro Magic of Advent on the Rhine
Cologne – Strasbourg – Cologne DAY 1 | GERMANY: COLOGNE Join us on a fun-filled journey and experience the enchanting Rhine region in the winter! Embarkation begins in the afternoon in Cologne. The city is famous for its cathedral with the largest façade of any church in the world. After exploring your festively decorated AMADEUS ship, our team will welcome you with a cocktail. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner on board before the ship sets course for Koblenz.
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DAY 2 | KOBLENZ One of the oldest and most beautiful towns in Germany, 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. Enjoy the holiday atmosphere of this Rhine jewel before returning to your ship for a tasty lunch. Spend the afternoon relaxing on board and enjoying the spectacular view of the most beautiful section of the Rhine: the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Do not miss the passage of 8
The snow covered romantic tanners' quarter in Strasbourg
the fabled Lorelei Rock! Join your fellow travelers for a delightful dinner this evening. DAY 3 | S PEYER Before breakfast, your ship arrives in the former imperial town of Speyer, which you can explore during a guided sightseeing tour in the morning. In the Middle Ages, Speyer was the sovereign heart of the Holy Roman Empire. Today, Speyer impresses with its rich cultural offerings and its Mediterranean flair. The visit to the traditional Christmas market with the smell of gingerbread, mulled wine and roasted almonds in the air will enchant you. Explore this charming town before the ship leaves for the next port-of-call after dinner. DAY 4 | FRANCE: STRASBOURG Arrive in Strasbourg in the morning and explore its holiday traditions. The city is home to the most important European institutions: the Council of Europe, the European Parliament and the European Court of Human Rights. In the morning, you can enjoy a city tour of Strasbourg's sights and visit the traditional Christmas market. It was in Strasbourg in 1570, that the very first and oldest Christmas market in Europe took
place, then called the "Christkindelsmärik" (market of the Infant Jesus). Since this time, Strasbourg has continued the tradition of an authentic, warm and colorful Alsatian Christmas market. After lunch, a trip to wintry Alsace and the romantic city of Obernai is offered. Late in the evening the ship leaves France and continues to Germany. DAY 5 | GERMANY: MAINZ A 36-foot high richly decorated Christmas tower awaits your arrival this afternoon in Mainz. You have the opportunity to explore the old town with its inviting, decorated streets. Also visit the Gutenberg Museum. dedicated to Mainz’s famous son, Johannes Gutenberg, who invented the printing press and moveable type. Admire two of Gutenberg’s famous bibles of the mid-15th century, the first printed books in the world. After the excursion, return to the ship for an elegant captain's gala dinner filled with festive delicacies. The vessel departs for Cologne this evening.
Magic of Advent on the Rhine Cologne – Cologne Unit price Packages A B l l Walking tour of Koblenz E 16 l l Walking tour of Speyer E 16 l l City Tour of Strasbourg with Christmas Market E 56 l Winterly Alsace & Obernai E 56 l l Mainz Walking Tour with Gutenberg Museum E 17 Rate Per Person 105 161 Save 15% With Our Packages 89 137
Transfers prices per person in EUR Cologne Airport – Port (v.v): Cologne Train station – Port (v.v):
• Modern ship technology with the highest safety standards • Fascinating river cruise in an outside river-view stateroom of your choice, most with or dropdown panorama windows • Accessible outside balconies in the suites • 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 station with coffee and tea • Welcome cocktail, welcome dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard • Stimulating and enriching onboard programs, including fascinating talks, cooking demonstrations and music by our onboard musicians • Hands-free Amadeus Audio System (headphones) for all excursions • Complimentary use of onboard bicycles • All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees
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Mainz: the historic Christmas market on the cathedral square
DAY 6 | COLOGNE After breakfast we bid you farewell and wish you a wonderful holiday season. 9
Schönbrunn Palace full of winter splendor
Traditional Nutcracker
Cruise Fares per person in Euro based on double occupancy of a cabin
Inclusions
• Modern ship technology with the highest safety standards • Fascinating river cruise in an outside river-view stateroom of your choice, most with or dropdown panorama windows • Accessible outside balconies in the suites • Gourmet dining, including a breakfast buffet, Single cabin supplement per person for all dates: multi-course lunch and dinner menus with C-4+C-1: 15% · B-4: 30% · B-1: 50% · A-1: 60% · Suite: 100% of cruise price menu choices (including typical regional The ship deck plan can be found in our catalog "River Cruises 2018" on page 88 or at: specialities and fresh ingredients from the www.lueftner-cruises.com areas travelled through), afternoon tea and a midnight snack prices per person in Euro • Free-flowing quality red and white wines from the best wine regions of Europe with every Magic of Advent on the Danube Vienna – Nuremberg Unit price Packages dinner onboard A B C • Coffee and tea after lunch and dinner l l l City tour of Vienna E 34 • 24-hr. coffee station with coffee and tea Schönbrunn Castle with Christmas Market E 45 l • Welcome cocktail, welcome dinner and l Captain’s Gala Dinner Concert visit “Sound of Vienna” Cat. B E 55 • Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard l l Excursion Wachau with Melk Abbey and Glühwein Party E 55 • Stimulating and enriching onboard programs, l l l Walking tour of Passau E 16 including fascinating talks, cooking demonl l l Walking tour of Regensburg E 16 strations and music by our onboard musicians Visit to the Christmas Market “Palais Thurn und Taxis” (onboard) E 36 • Hands-free Amadeus Audio System (headl l l City tour of Nuremberg E 38 phones) for all excursions • Complimentary use of onboard bicycles Rate Per Person 104 159 259 • All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation Save 15% With Our Packages 88 135 220 and lock fees
Vessel Rates per person in Euro C-4 C-1 B-4 B-1 A-1 Suite 7 Tage Wien – Nürnberg days Vienna – Nuremberg Haydn Haydn Strauss Strauss Mozart Mozart 28 Nov – 04 Dec 18 AMADEUS Queen 879 1.149 1.399 1.549 1.729 2.259 28 Nov – 04 Dec 18 AMADEUS Queen 959 1.249 1.599 1.679 1.889 2.459
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Vienna – Nuremberg 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.
At the end of this optional 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 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 4 | GERMANY: 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 3 | EMMERSDORF 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. 10
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,
Christmas in front of Vienna City Hall
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.
Excursions & Excursion Packages
Transfers prices per person in Euro Vienna Airport – Port (v.v): City Center – Port (v.v): Train Station – Port (v.v):
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Nuremburg Airport – Port (v.v): City Center – Port (v.v): Train Station – Port (v.v):
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Many treasures can be found in the Christmas markets
DAY 7 | NUREMBERG Enjoy another generous breakfast on board before starting your homeward journey. The entire AMADEUS crew wishes you a pleasant journey. 11
Christmas on the Rhine · Danube 7 days Cologne – Strasbourg – Cologne
Christmas Cruises on the Rhine & Danube
DAY/PORT
RHINE
ARR DEP HIGHLIGHTS
1 Cologne 22.00 Embarkation from 4:00pm Welcome Cocktail Welcome Dinner
Cruises from € 929,- per person
2 Koblenz
08.00 12.00 Koblenz walking tour in the morning Passage of the Lorelei in the afternoon
3 Speyer
06.00
Speyer walking tour with visit of the Christmas market. Attend Christmas mass in the Dome of Speyer (included)
4 Speyer 01.30 Kehl/Strasbourg 12.00 22.00 City tour of Strasbourg in the afternoon 5 Mainz
12.00 22.00 Mainz walking tour including Gutenberg Museum Captain‘s Gala Dinner (included)
6 Cologne
08.00 Cologne walking tour in the morning
7 Cologne Disembarkation after breakfast
7 days Passau – Bratislava – Passau
DANUBE
1 Passau Embarkation from 4:00pm Welcome Cocktail and Welcome Dinner 10.30 Walking tour of Passau (by bus from Passau/ to Linz)* or Excursion Salzburg with lunch and Christmas Market* 17.30 20.00 Visit the Christmas market in Linz (included)
2 Passau
Linz 3 Emmersdorf
06.00 13.00 Excursion to the Wachau with Melk Abbey and Glühwein Party 15.00 Christmas Celebration on board (included) Attend Christmas mass in Dürnstein (included)
Dürnstein
4 Dürnstein 02.00 08.00 City tour of Vienna in the morning Wien Guided tour of Schönbrunn Castle in the afternoon 5 Wien Bratislava
03.00 08.00 12.00 City tour of Bratislava Captain‘s Gala Dinner
6 Linz
13.30 22.00 Linz walking tour in the afternoon
7 Passau Disembarkation after breakfast Optional excursions are listed in blue. We reserve the right to make amendments to the timetable and program. Excursions marked with * operate at the same time, so only one may be booked.
Cologne
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Rhine Koblenz
pean traditions with Christmas stories, tree decorating and a romantic Christmas party WINTER CRUISES
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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The Magic of Christmas
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Enjoy unforgettable holidays on a festively decorated AMADEUS ship! Experience EuroStrasbourg
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We provide a festive atmosphere on the AMADEUS ships
Relax and Enjoy
Cruise Fares per person in Euro based on double occupancy of a cabin
Inclusions
Date
Vessel Rates per person in Euro C-4 C-1 B-4 B-1 A-1 Suite Tage Köln – Straßburg – Köln 7 days Cologne – Strasbourg – Cologne Haydn Haydn Strauss Strauss Mozart Mozart 22 - 28 Dec 18 AMADEUS Silver II 979 1.259 1.599 1.709 1.929 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
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The ship deck plan can be found in our catalog "River Cruises 2018" on page 86 or at: www.lueftner-cruises.com
Christmas Cruise on the Rhine
Cologne – Strasbourg – Cologne 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.
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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 3 | SPEYER Before breakfast, your ship arrives in the former imperial town of Speyer, which you can explore during the course of a guided 14
The beautiful Rhine city of Cologne and its majestic cathedral
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 4 | KEHL/FRANCE: 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 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.
Excursions & Excursion Packages prices per person in Euro Christmas Cruise on the Rhine Cologne – Cologne Unit price Packages A B l l Walking tour of Koblenz E 16 l Walking tour of Speyer E 16 l l City tour of Strasbourg E 56 l Walking tour of Mainz E 17 l l Walking tour of Cologne E 18 Rate Per Person 90 123 Save 15% With Our Packages 77 105
Transfers prices per person in Euro Cologne Airport – Port (v.v): Train station – Port (v.v):
• Modern ship technology with the highest safety standards • Fascinating river cruise in an outside river-view stateroom of your choice, most with or dropdown panorama windows • Accessible outside balconies in the suites • 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 station with coffee and tea • Welcome cocktail, welcome dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard • Stimulating and enriching onboard programs, including fascinating talks, cooking demonstrations and music by our onboard musicians • Hands-free Amadeus Audio System (headphones) for all excursions • Complimentary use of onboard bicycles • All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees
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Enjoy a relaxing time onboard and reflect upon your year
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 soon! 15
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In Dürnstein you have the opportunity to go to Christmas Mass on Christmas Eve
Beautiful decorations of the season
Cruise Fares per person in Euro based on double occupancy of a cabin
Inclusions
• Modern ship technology with the highest safety standards • Fascinating river cruise in an outside river-view stateroom of your choice, most with or dropdown panorama windows Single cabin supplement per person for all dates: • Accessible outside balconies in the suites 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 The ship deck plan can be found in our catalog "River Cruises 2018" on page 83 or at: menu choices (including typical regional www.lueftner-cruises.com specialities and fresh ingredients from the areas travelled through), afternoon tea and prices per person in Euro a midnight snack • Free-flowing quality red and white wines from Christmas Cruise on the Danube Passau – Passau Unit price Packages the best wine regions of Europe with every A B C dinner onboard • Coffee and tea after lunch and dinner l Walking tour of Passau* or E 16 • 24-hr. coffee station with coffee and tea l l Excursion Salzburg incl. lunch* E 92 • Welcome cocktail, welcome dinner and l l Wachau with Melk Abbey and Glühwein Party E 55 Captain’s Gala Dinner l l l City tour of Vienna E 34 • Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard Guided tour of the Schönbrunn Castle E 45 l • Stimulating and enriching onboard programs, l l l including fascinating talks, cooking demonCity tour of Bratislava E 33 strations and music by our onboard musicians l l l Walking tour of Linz E 19 • Hands-free Amadeus Audio System (headRate Per Person 102 233 278 phones) for all excursions Save 15% With Our Packages 87 198 236 • Complimentary use of onboard bicycles Excursions marked with * operate at the same time, so only one may be booked. • All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees Date
Vessel Rates per person in Euro C-4 C-1 B-4 B-1 A-1 Suite 7 Tage Passau – Bratislava – Passau days Passau–Bratislava–Passau Haydn Haydn Strauss Strauss Mozart Mozart 22 – 28 Dec 18 AMADEUS Queen 929 1.199 1.479 1.629 1.839 2.279
Excursions & Excursion Packages
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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 AMADEUS-crew awaits you. This evening the chef will spoil you with a festive Welcome Dinner. Your ship remains in Passau overnight.
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Wachau Valley: Snow and frost protectively cover the vineyards
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 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 Mozart-town 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 town of Linz.
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 3 | EMMERSDORF · DÜRNSTEIN Early in the morning, your ship arrives in Melk/Emmersdorf, which is situated in the beautiful Wachau region. You can take a
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 | 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 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 soon!
Transfers prices per person in Euro Parking place prices in euros Munich Airport – Port (v.v): Passau Train Station – Port (v.v):
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Passau, 8 days outdoor parking Passau, 8 days garage (indoor)
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Far away from the hustle and bustle, feel the magic of the season
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New Year's on the Rhine · Danube 8 days Cologne – Strasbourg – Cologne DAY/PORT
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1 Cologne 17.00 Embarkation from 3:00pm Welcome Cocktail and Welcome Dinner 2 Rüdesheim Mainz
08.00 12.30 R üdesheim walking tour with Music Cabinet Museum in the morning 15.00 18.00 Mainz walking tour with visit of the Gutenberg Museum
3 Kehl/Strasbourg 12.00 18.00 City tour of Strasbourg in the evening 08.00 City tour of Basel in the morning 4 Basel New Year‘s Gala Dinner and “Dance into the New Year” at our New Year‘s Party on board 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 evening (from/to Mannheim)
7 Oberwesel
07.00 11.30 Oberwesel walking tour in the morning Scenic cruising through the Upper Middle Rhine valley 14.00 22.00 Koblenz walking tour in the evening Captain‘s Gala Dinner
Koblenz 8 Cologne
03.00 Disembarkation after breakfast
7 days Passau – Budapest – Passau
DANUBE
1 Passau Embarkation from 4:00pm Welcome Cocktail and Welcome Dinner 2 Vienna
13.00 19.00 City tour of Vienna in the morning
3 Budapest
12.00
4 Budapest
New Year's Cruises on the Rhine & Danube
City tour of Budapest in the evening Evening cruise Budapest and folklore program (included) New Year‘s Party on board
13.00 Free time in the morning
5 Bratislava
08.00 18.00 City tour of Bratislava in the morning Captain‘s Gala Dinner
6 Emmersdorf
12.00 17.30 Excursion to the Wachau with Melk Abbey and wine tasting in the evening
7 Passau
09.30 Disembarkation after breakfast
Optional excursions are listed in blue. We reserve the right to make amendments to the timetable and program.
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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
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Erleben Sie die wunderschöne Stadt Budapest im spektakulären Lichterglanz des Jahreswechsels
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scenery of the Budapest Parliament, you can expect a memorable holiday on your
Heidelberg
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you "dance into the night" in Basel or greet the New Year amidst the spectacular
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Emmersdorf Dürnstein
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Treat yourself to an unforgettable end to the year with our festive New Year's
Budapest
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Located directly on the Rhine, the history of Cologne's old town awaits
Beautiful snow covered vineyards
Cruise Fares per person in Euro based on double occupancy of a cabin
Inclusions
Date
Vessel Rates per person in Euro C-4 C-1 B-4 B-1 A-1 Suite Tage Köln – Straßburg – Köln 8 days Cologne – Strasbourg – Cologne Haydn Haydn Strauss Strauss Mozart Mozart 28 Dec 18 – 04 Jan 19 AMADEUS Silver II 1.239 1.509 1.839 2.029 2.269 2.729 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 in our catalog "River Cruises 2018" on page 86 or at: www.lueftner-cruises.com
Excursions & Excursion Packages prices per person in Euro
New Year's Cruise on the Rhine
Cologne – Strasbourg – Cologne 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 . WINTER CRUISES
DAY 3 | KEHL/FRANCE: 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 20
Soak in the romantically dreamy sides of the city of Heidelberg
early evening, your ship departs and continues its journey upriver, towards Switzerland. DAY 4 | SWITZERLAND: 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 2019! 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 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
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 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.
New Year's Cruise on the Rhine Cologne – Cologne Unit price Packages A B l l Rüdesheim walking tour with Music Cabinet Museum E 24 l Walking tour of Mainz E 17 l l City tour of Strasbourg E 56 l l City tour of Basel E 69 l l Walking tour of Speyer E 16 l Excursion to Heidelberg E 48 l Walking tour of Oberwesel E 16 l l Walking tour of Koblenz E 16 Rate Per Person 181 262 Save 15% With Our Packages 154 223
Transfers prices per person in Euro Cologne Airport – Port (v.v): Train station – Port (v.v):
• Modern ship technology with the highest safety standards • Fascinating river cruise in an outside river-view stateroom of your choice, most with or dropdown panorama windows • Accessible outside balconies in the suites • 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 station with coffee and tea • Welcome cocktail, welcome dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard • Stimulating and enriching onboard programs, including fascinating talks, cooking demonstrations and music by our onboard musicians • Hands-free Amadeus Audio System (headphones) for all excursions • Complimentary use of onboard bicycles • All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees
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A toast to the new year!
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! 21
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The starting and ending point of your New Year's Eve cruise is the three-river city of Passau
Cruise Fares per person in Euro based on double occupancy of a cabin
Inclusions
Date
Vessel Rates per person in Euro C-4 C-1 B-4 B-1 A-1 Suite 8 Tage – Budapest – Passau days Passau Passau–Bratislava–Passau Haydn Haydn Strauss Strauss Mozart Mozart 29 Dec 18 – 04 Jan 19 AMADEUS Queen 1.179 1.439 1.749 1.929 2.159 2.599 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
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The ship deck plan can be found in our catalog "River Cruises 2018" on page 83 or at: www.lueftner-cruises.com
New Year's Cruise on the Danube
WINTER CRUISES
Passau – Budapest – Passau
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New Year's Cruise on the Danube Passau – Passau Unit price Packages A B l l City tour of Vienna E 34 l l City tour of Budapest E 33 l l City tour of Bratislava E 33 l Wachau incl. Melk Abbey and wine tasting E 55 Rate Per Person 100 155 Save 15% With Our Packages 85 132
Bratislava: View of the old town and 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.
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, while enjoying an excellent view of the spectacular fireworks from the sun deck!
DAY 2 | 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 | HUNGARY: BUDAPEST At lunch time you arrive in the Hungarian capital city of Budapest, also aptly known as the “Queen of the Danube”. During a sightseeing tour you can admire the
Excursions & Excursion Packages prices per person in Euro
DAY 5 | SLOVAKIA: 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 Melk/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.
Transfers prices per person in Euro Parking place prices in euros Munich Airport – Port (v.v): Passau Train Station – Port (v.v):
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Passau, 8 days outdoor parking Passau, 8 days garage (indoor)
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• Modern ship technology with the highest safety standards • Fascinating river cruise in an outside river-view stateroom of your choice, most with or dropdown panorama windows • Accessible outside balconies in the suites • 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 station with coffee and tea • Welcome cocktail, welcome dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner • Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard • Stimulating and enriching onboard programs, including fascinating talks, cooking demonstrations and music by our onboard musicians • Hands-free Amadeus Audio System (headphones) for all excursions • Complimentary use of onboard bicycles • All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees
Budapest - the unforgettable setting for a fantastic New Year's Eve fireworks display
DAY 7 | GERMANY: PASSAU After a generous breakfast, you disembark and the entire AMADEUS crew wishes you a pleasant homeward journey and all the best for the coming year! We hope to welcome you again soon!
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