European River Cruise Collection 2022/23 E-Brochure

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PREMIUM INCLUSIVE

Your European River Cruise Collection 2021-2022

Danube | Rhine | Moselle | Main | Rhône & Saône | Seine | Douro

Where stories begin Discover Europe’s beautiful rivers with A-ROSA


Where stories begin

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Premium Inclusive,

flexible, contemporary river cruising

A dream… perhaps long-held. As yet, unfulfilled. A place, a sensation, an experience, read about, seen on a screen, described by friends. “Must do, must see” Pick up a brochure – this brochure. Start to make that dream come true. Make your reservation, on a beautiful ship, on a beautiful river, and look ahead. And we’ll look after you - every step of the way. Sharing a choice of Europe’s great rivers with you, bringing our award-winning expertise to help your travel dreams come true. Whether it’s the vineyard-lined, castle-dotted River Rhine, the Imperial cities and Baroque treasures of the Danube, the sun-kissed Rhône and Saône, the Golden Douro or the verdant Seine, and whether it’s a springtime voyage, lazy summer cruise or winter-warming festive sailing, you’ll return enriched and rewarded, with a treasure-chest of memories to share with others. Tales to tell. The best travel stories – yours – begin when you choose Newmarket Holidays.


A–ROSA's new E-Motion ship

Welcome...

... to this collection of A-ROSA river cruises for 2021 and 2022, taking in some of Europe’s finest waterways, passing spectacular scenery and calling at historic ports. We understand that many of you are eager to rediscover and reconnect with our wonderful world. We hope you’ll find the perfect river cruise for you over the following pages. We have taken steps to make all our tours COVIDfriendly and our new insurance and flexible booking policies are there to give you that extra peace of mind. We’re pleased to announce that the new, eco-friendly E-MOTION ship will be joining the A-ROSA fleet for 2022 and beyond. Join her on the mighty Rhine, as it snakes its way through some of Germany’s most picture-perfect regions (see pages 36 & 37). Offering the chance to explore Europe’s scenic waterways in relaxed style, A-ROSA cruises feature accommodation in luxuriously appointed cabins on a Premium Inclusive basis, which includes flexible dining arrangements and complimentary drinks available throughout the day and evening. We look forward to the pleasure of your company.

Niel Alobaidi, CEO Newmarket Holidays

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Contents Introduction The A-ROSA Experience

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Beautiful Ships

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Beautiful Rivers

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Discover & Explore

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The 'Blue' Danube

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Classic Danube Explorer

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Danube Mini Cruise to Vienna and Bratislava

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Splendours of the Majestic Danube

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Cruise to the Danube Delta - NEW

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The Romantic Rhine and Meandering Moselle

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Rhine Discovery: Amsterdam & Floriade EXPO

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Classic Rhine Cruise to Switzerland

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Rhine and Main Cruise to Bavaria - NEW

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Rhine in Flames - NEW

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Classic Rhine and Moselle Cruise - NEW

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The ‘Golden River’ Douro

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The Douro Explorer

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The Sun-kissed Rhône & Saône

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The Rhône, Burgundy & Provence

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The Beautiful Seine Valley

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Paris, Normandy and the Delights of the Seine

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The Festive Season

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Rhine Christmas Markets

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Christmas on the Southern Rhine - NEW

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New Year Rhine Cruise - NEW

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Danube Christmas Markets

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Optional Shore Excursions

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Your A-ROSA ship plans

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Joining your cruises

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Your Holiday Essentials

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On-Board Information

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Travel Insurance

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Booking Conditions

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European River cruising brought to you by award-winning Newmarket Holidays

A–ROSA ALVA, Sun deck

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These holidays are brought to you by awardwinning Newmarket Holidays, one of the UK’s leading independent tour operators, who have been providing excellent quality, the highest standards and tremendous value for money since 1983. In addition to full financial protection, you are assured of a memorable experience, whichever of the cruises you choose to join.


Experience the joys of cruising Europe’s scenic

rivers in relaxed, Premium Inclusive style, aboard beautiful, welcoming ships.

The River Pinhão, Douro Douro Valley

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Introducing European river-cruising! This wonderful collection of holidays marries discovery and exploration of some of Europe’s most scenic corners with the enjoyment of life aboard some of the most contemporary and stylish river-cruise vessels afloat. As each wonderful day slowly unfolds – life on the river is always lived in the slow lane – you’ll discover something new to savour and enjoy. It might be the ever-changing landscape viewed from the lounge or the ship’s sun deck, a fascinating port of call explored under your own steam or on an organised excursion, the conviviality of drinks or a meal with new found friends, or simply enjoying the ship’s wide range of amenities – the choice, and the holiday pleasures – are always yours.

Premium Inclusive, flexible, contemporary – the A-ROSA difference In addition to well-planned itineraries that mean, whichever river you choose to explore, you’ll discover new places and enjoy new experiences each day, your A-ROSA ship will be the perfect floating home-from-home throughout your journey. Amongst the most spacious vessels seen on Europe’s waterways – each being constructed to take account of the maximum allowable width on each river – A-ROSA ships are first and foremost oases of comfort and style. They offer plush lounges and bars, chic, well-appointed cabins and modern bathrooms, bright, airy restaurants and dining spaces, vast top decks that offer the chance of al fresco dining and drinks, a pool or whirlpool, games, loungers and the passing views, as well as an on-board SPA-ROSA and gym. Why would you ever wish to step ashore? Drinks on board – including top-quality brands – are offered on a Premium Inclusive basis throughout the day and evening, whilst mealtimes are flexible, allowing you to enjoy not only breakfast, but also lunch and dinner at your convenience. On each cruise, we have included up to two shore excursions With free Wi-Fi and little touches like a gift of a rose, complimentary bathrobes, pool towel, slippers and toiletries in each cabin, a holiday aboard an A-ROSA river-cruise ship, whichever waterway you’ve chosen to discover, is guaranteed to be a very special experience. Our COVID Cover travel insurance and Protection PLUS flexible booking policy will give you that extra peace of mind. For more information, see page 81

Your river cruise includes

• Your chosen method of travel to and from the ship, with transfers from the airport or railway station to the ship as appropriate • Full-board accommodation, in your chosen cabin, aboard your selected A-ROSA ship • Excursions as described • Services of your A-ROSA Cruise Director throughout your cruise • State-of-the-art audio headsets for excursions • All taxes and port charges • FREE unlimited Premium Inclusive drinks package including water, soft drinks, speciality teas and coffees, beer, wine, spirits and cocktails throughout the day and evening • Flexible mealtimes to suit you • Free Wi-fi on board • On-board activities, amenities and entertainment • Calls at destinations as scheduled • Enjoy regional treats and other on-board eating experiences including afternoon tea • Take advantage of 15% off on a range of beauty and wellness treat-ments in the on-board SPA-ROSA

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Your Premium Inclusive cruise

Each of our wonderful A-ROSA river cruises is arranged as a Premium Inclusive holiday, meaning that once you are aboard ship, you needn’t worry about extra costs unless you want to treat yourself to an additional optional excursion, beauty treatment, special occasion meal or specific wines and spirits. Everything else is taken care of, meaning you can just relax and enjoy your cruise to the full.

Flexible dining arrangements – eat when you choose

Enjoy full-board dining arrangements on board your chosen ship, with breakfast, lunch and dinner, with live cooking stations and gourmet buffet available throughout generous mealtimes each day, and sun deck barbecues on fine days.

Premium Inclusive

drinks

Throughout the day, rest and relax in the bars or lounge with a glass of your favourite tipple. All drinks, including speciality teas and coffees, mineral water, sodas, beers, wines, selected cocktails and top brand spirits, are complimentary.

A-ROSA DONNA Bar

Regional treats and specialities From time to time, the ship’s chefs will come up with a special treat or two, complementing your location on the river – adding to the enjoyment of your holiday.

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Afternoon tea

Always a highlight of the day, whether you’ve been enjoying an excursion or simply watching the world go by from a seat in the lounge or on the sun deck, don’t miss the chance to enjoy traditional tea, delicious cakes and pastries prepared by the chefs.

Little things mean

a lot!

In addition to the Premium Inclusive drinks and dining arrangements, you’ll enjoy all of the following on your A-ROSA cruise:

• Complimentary bathrobes, pool towels, slippers and toiletries in each cabin • Free Wi-Fi throughout the ship (internet connection quality can vary dependent upon the ship’s location) • Discounts on a range of beauty and wellness treatments in the on-board SPA-ROSA • A “Welcome Aboard” rose

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Dine how you wish…

Flexible mealtimes, ‘live-cooking’ by the ship’s chefs, healthy options and a wide choice from breakfast to dinner The chance to enjoy good food in relaxed surroundings is always one of the pleasures of any holiday, and dining aboard your A-ROSA vessel is no exception. Mealtimes, from breakfast to dinner, are flexibility itself, with generous opening hours at the gourmet buffet and ‘live-cooking' stations from the ship’s skilled chefs, ensuring freshly prepared dishes, and plenty of healthy options from which to choose. Awake each day in anticipation of the excitement to come, and whether you’re an early riser or someone who likes to take things a little slower – perhaps heading for a stroll on the sun deck or even ashore, if your ship is tied up alongside – the excellent breakfast station awaits you. A-ROSA ALVA Restaurant

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…when you wish! At lunchtime, whether you’re sailing or returning from a morning ashore, make your unhurried way to the dining room, where once again the chefs will have prepared delicious, fresh choices to enjoy. Perhaps there’s a regional speciality to sample, dependent upon where you find yourself, adding to the pleasure of the day. On especially sunny days, you can swap the dining room for the sun deck, where a barbecue and grill offer opportunities to enjoy al fresco meals as you take in the passing scenery. When evening comes, and the day’s activities have drawn to a close, perhaps enjoy a cocktail in the bar, before heading to the dining room where the evening meal awaits. Take your time over dinner, and perhaps end the evening back in the lounge, where there’s light entertainment to enjoy. If your ship is alongside for the evening, the flexibility in the dining room comes into its own, meaning that you can grab a bite before heading ashore to sample the atmosphere in a colourful shore-side town or village, or alternatively enjoy a pre-dinner drink ashore before returning to the ship – the choices, as ever, are yours.

Treat yourself to an A-ROSA Dining Evening For a special occasion while on the river, don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy an A-ROSA Dining Evening. For a small extra charge, enjoy a served, multi-course meal, in the smart, slightly more formal dining room, accompanied by fine wine from the ship’s extensive list.

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Wake up to birdsong, the sounds of the river and admire the scenic riverscapes from the privacy and comfort of your cabin

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Make yourself at home...

As befits some of the smartest ships plying Europe’s famous rivers, your air-conditioned cabin will exude contemporary chic and every modern convenience. A comfortable bed, well-appointed bathroom, flatscreen TV, direct-dial telephone, free Wi-Fi and complimentary bathrobe, pool towel and slippers all ensure that, whichever grade of cabin you choose, you will feel immediately at home. Luxury bathroom products and a daily journal with full details of the activities and options for the day ahead will be delivered to your door every morning. All cabins boast windows or portholes from which to take in the passing views. C and D grade cabins offer spacious French windows and Juliet balconies, giving you the chance to really enjoy the sweeping scenery from the comfort of your cabin, while some suites come with a full balcony with overhead heating.

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Welcome aboard!

A-ROSA ALVA Bar

In addition to the pleasures of the dining room and the comforts of your cabin, your A-ROSA river-cruise ship offers a host of on-board amenities to guarantee your enjoyment of a holiday aboard your floating home-from-home.

By exciting day… During the day, especially if you’re gently cruising along the river, you might while away the hours in the ship’s centrepiece lounge, with its comfy sofas, coffee-tables and floor-to-ceiling picture windows. Curl up with a book, enjoy a drink from the bar, perhaps join friends for a hand or two of cards, and make plans for your next port of call. From time to time, the lounge is also where the cruise director will introduce upcoming destinations and excursions planned for your arrival – each of the cruises features at least one included tour, but there will be others available on board, to add to the pleasure.

SPA-ROSA

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SPA-ROSA

Relaxation, indulgence... ...and convivial evenings A feature of all the ships is a wonderfully appointed SPA-ROSA, managed by the ship’s beauty and wellness professionals. Here you can indulge and pamper the inner you with a full range of treatments, taking advantage of the discounted prices available. Enjoy 15% off on a range of beauty and wellness treatments. Whether it’s a facial or full body massage, manicure or pedicure, you can follow the experience with a session in the ship’s unique panorama sauna and relaxation room, with their views of the passing river. Alongside the spa, the energetic can burn off a few calories in a well-equipped gym, perhaps under the watchful eye of a personal trainer. During the cruise, there will also be opportunities to join various fitness and yoga classes led by the ship’s therapists.

When evening comes… If you’re aboard ship, the atmosphere is one of relaxed conviviality. Enjoy drinks at the bar, excited conversation over dinner, discussing the day’s discoveries, or looking forward to tomorrow’s. Later, join fellow passengers in the comfortable lounge, where a little light entertainment adds to the pleasure of each enjoyable evening. On starlit nights, take a turn on the top deck, or perhaps cut a few shapes on the dance floor – the house DJ will indulge most tastes – before retiring to your cabin for another peaceful night’s sleep.

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Life on the sun deck

A-ROSA ALVA Sun deck

One of the most striking features of all A-ROSA ships is the vast sun deck, the focus of outdoor life aboard ship on many a sunny day and balmy evening, and which significantly adds to the pleasure of your cruise. No matter what time, there is always space to find privacy on the sun deck. From an early morning stretch or stroll to a late-night turn under the stars, the sun deck waits to welcome you. Running from ‘stem to stern’, it serves as working home to the ship’s captain – take the opportunity to meet him in the wheelhouse, as he navigates his way up or downstream – and a well-equipped, multi-faceted outdoor relaxation, recreation and dining area for holidaymaking passengers. Take in elevated, all-round views of the rivers’ passing scenery, watch the crew at work as the ship ties up in the latest port of call, and enjoy all the joys of the open air, whether at play or in lazy indulgence. Once again, the choices are yours!

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Recreation, outdoor dining and stunning scenery

Equipped with plenty of sun loungers, a shaded area for when it gets too warm, and a pool or plunge pool in which to cool off, as well as a variety of deck games, including a putting green, shuffleboard court or giant chess set, the sun deck is the perfect place for total relaxation, a little exercise – from time to time there will be classes or yoga sessions to join – or some gentle competition with fellow passengers, if you have the energy or inclination that is! The beauty of life aboard ship is that you can do as much or as little as you wish. As well as all the fun activities, fine days bring the delicious smells of the deck barbecue, bringing the chance to enjoy al fresco lunch or dinner prepared by the chef, accompanied by a drink from the topsides bar. Whether you’re watching the ever-changing scenery, taking an afternoon siesta, enjoying a cocktail with newfound friends as the sun sets on another beautiful day, or even, on balmy summer evenings, simply enjoying a seat under the stars, this is the life – A-ROSA-style!

Take a dip in the pool or whirlpool,

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NEW SHIP FOR 2022

Introducing A-ROSA's New 'E-Motion' ship Introducing the sleek, eco-friendly new E-Motion ship. Joining the fleet in 2021, E-Motion will combine all the traditional comforts of A-ROSA vessels with a sustainable approach to river cruising. She has been specially designed to minimise her impact on the environment, using battery propulsion to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Accommodating up to 280 guests, E-Motion is bigger and faster than her sister ships and boasts an extra deck and indoor Jacuzzi. Cruising from Cologne through the scenic Dutch waterways with the opportunity in 2022 to visit the Floriade EXPO.

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Beautiful ships, A-ROSA-style

A striking sight across all of Europe’s great rivers, with their sleek profiles and iconic rose adorning each ship’s bow instantly identifying the vessels as belonging to the A-ROSA fleet, the ships, though varying in size, all offer the same levels of comfort to their guests. Each of the vessels is custom-built to suit the river on which it operates, ensuring that whichever of the fleet you choose to join, on whichever famous waterway, you are assured of the high A-ROSA standards and an unforgettable river cruise holiday.

The Douro A-ROSA ALVA

Sail the sun-kissed 'Golden River' from Porto into Spain and back aboard this sleek, modern river-cruise ship.

The Rhine, Moselle and Main A-ROSA FLORA, SILVA, AQUA & The New E-MOTION Ship

Choose from four delightful ships, and sail on the romantic Rhine, Main or Moselle.

The Danube

A-ROSA DONNA & FLORA Step aboard this magnificent ship – amongst the fleet’s larger vessels – and a perfect homefrom-home on the classic ‘Blue’ Danube. A-ROSA DONNA was beautifully refurbished in 2019.

The Rhône and Saône A-ROSA STELLA

Marvel at historic sights, ripening vineyards and enjoy relaxed cruising through the sun-kissed reaches of Southern France.

The Seine A-ROSA VIVA

Sail through Normandy to the 'City of Light' through the meanders of the famous river, aboard this splendid A-ROSA vessel.

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A s each day unfolds, make new discoveries in each new riverside village, town or city along the way.

Burg Katz Castle, the River Rhine

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Beautiful rivers

Step aboard your A-ROSA ship and, in comfort and relaxed style, discover and explore the delights of Europe’s great rivers. Watch the scenery slowly unfold from a seat in a lounge or the sun deck, and get to know the rivers’ different characters and charms, as you pass or call at a host of fascinating places that have contributed immeasurably to Europe’s colourful history and culture down the centuries.

The Golden Douro

Porto, Portugal

River

Journey to and from Portugal’s time-weathered, colourful second city, Porto, through the meanders of one of Europe’s most scenic waterways, heading through a sun-baked landscape of ancient vineyards, port-wine quintas and slumbering towns and villages, and beautiful Salamanca, towards the Spanish border, before returning through dramatic gorges to Porto and its bustle.

The Romantic Rhine Moselle, & Main

Cruise Europe's most famous river, from Switzerland to the Low Countries, calling at historic cities, quaint villages and passing pictureperfect scenery. Explore the vineyard-clad Moselle or the medieval delights of the Main. Strasbourg, France

The Sun-kissed Rhône & Saône

Journey on the Saône through the vineyarddotted countryside of Burgundy and the Côte d’Or, then head south on the Rhône from France’s glorious second city Lyon, to take in papal enclave Avignon, sailing into the heart of Roman Gaul, to Arles, to the wild Camargue and the edge of the Mediterranean. Avignon, France

The Blue Danube

Ply a languid course through Central and Eastern Europe, on the broad sweeps of the continent’s second-longest waterway from Germany to the Black Sea. Take in the glories of Imperial Vienna, Baroque gem Bratislava and Hungary’s twin capital Budapest, and enjoy some spectacular scenery, including Austria’s famed Wachau Valley.

The Budapest, Hungary

Beautiful Seine

Wind your way to or from the glorious French capital, on a journey that takes in the verdant, orchard-dotted countryside of Normandy, and which is punctuated with visits to historic cities including Joan of Arc’s Rouen and Monet's garden at Giverny. Overlooked by ancient castles that bore witness to the turbulence of ages past, and an inspiration to the Impressionists, the Seine is one of France's greatest treasures.

Les Andelys

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Discover and explore...

Europe’s famous waterways The choices – and the pleasures – are yours

Step aboard your choice of A-ROSA ships and discover one of Europe’s great rivers in Premium Inclusive style. Choose between the mighty Rhine, the meandering Moselle, the historic, legendary ‘Blue’ Danube, the sun-kissed reaches of Southern France’s Rhône and Saône, the ‘Golden River' Douro, the magical Main, or the meanders of the Seine.

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Step ashore and explore Some of the most exciting moments of any A-ROSA cruise come when the ship arrives in a new riverside port of call, and there’s the opportunity to step ashore. Join an included excursion or perhaps head out to explore under your own steam, either on foot or even on one of the ship’s bicycles. Whether it’s a daytime stroll through an historic old quarter, the chance to spend an evening in a cosy local bar or to take in a famous attraction, there’s always something to see and do.

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The ‘Blue’ Danube Bucharest Parliment

One of the world’s most famous rivers, the Danube, which rises from the depths of Germany’s Black Forest, is fed by countless tributaries, and is home to some of Europe’s most striking and historically important settlements, including four capitals founded by the Romans, for whom the river marked a frontier. From Italianate Passau, through stylish Linz and Imperial Vienna, onwards to Slovak Bratislava, Hungarian pearl Budapest, Melk with its spectacular Abbey, Esztergom’s towering basilica and through the natural wonder of the Wachau Valley, the roll call of Danube treasures reads like a traveller’s dream! Travel beyond Budapest to the Black Sea exploring lesser-visited European capitals Belgrade and Bucharest and the scenic delights of the Iron Gates and Danube Delta.

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The ‘Blue’ Danube

Flamingoes in the Danube Delta

Melk Abbey, Melk, Austria

Selected Ports of Call

Budapest, Hungary

Budapest, Hungary

Bratislava, Slovakia

Straddling the river, the Hungarian capital – the ‘Pearl of the Danube’ – is an endlessly enthralling and engaging city. On its left bank, Buda, lies romantic, colourful Castle Hill, and on the Pest side, dominated by the great Gothic Parliament building, you will find an elegant maze of designer stores, coffee houses, patisseries and restaurants, as well as St Stephen’s Basilica and one of Europe’s largest spas.

Bordering Hungary and Austria, the compact, walkabout Slovak capital is a medieval gem, centred on St Martin’s Cathedral, and boasts some splendid Baroque palaces, an ancient suspension bridge and a celebrated, lively café culture.

Imperial Vienna, Austria The glorious Austrian capital, city of ‘coffee and cake’, of Strauss waltzes, musical geniuses, philosophers and thinkers, is home to astonishing palaces, elegant arcades, imposing Ringstrasse buildings, vast squares and open spaces.

Melk Abbey – UNESCO World Heritage site

The Iron Gates Cruise through the spectacular Iron Gates gorge on the Danube that forms part of the border between Serbia and Romania.

The Danube Delta Due to its maze of waterways and natural habitat, the UNESCO protected Danube Delta is home to over 300 species of birds inclding American flamingoes, pelicans, cormorants, geese and eagles. Plus many mammals and unique flora and fauna to enjoy.

Bucharest

Towering above the picture-book, medieval market town that shares its name, the vast Benedictine monastery, with its great church and stunning Baroque interior, is one of the Danube’s most visited attractions.

Discover Romania’s capital city with the highlight a visit to the iconic communist-era Palatul Parlamentului government building, which has 1,100 rooms.

Belgrade, Serbia Serbia’s capital city on the confluence of the Danube and Sava Rivers is a joy to explore.

Cruise beyond Budapest to the Iron Gates and Danube Delta

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8-Day River Cruise by Air from £1,599

Classic Danube Explorer 5 & 12 September, 3 & 10 October 2021, 9 April, 7 & 21 May, 11 & 25 June, 16 July, 13 August, 10 & 24 September, 15 October 2022 A-ROSA DONNA

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his week-long voyage aboard A-ROSA DONNA will bring to life the great sights and cities of the majestic Danube, as you first sail from Engelhartszell to overnight in Imperial Vienna. Enjoy an included guided tour of the Austrian capital, perhaps visiting a famous coffee house or taking in the glittering Schönbrunn, where the young Mozart once dazzled. Continue overnight into Hungary, where Esztergom’s vast basilica lies at the gateway to the Danube Bend, and cruise on to glorious Budapest. Another overnight stay and included guided tour brings to life the beautiful ‘twin-city’ capital, with a chance perhaps to visit a famous outdoor baths, before your ship heads north and west once more. Visits to friendly Slovak capital Bratislava and Melk, beneath the vast Abbey, and an unforgettable passage through the breathtaking Wachau Valley complete a wonderful cruise.

Cruise Highlights & Inclusions

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Embark A-ROSA DONNA in Engelhartszell Overnight stay and included guided tour in Imperial Vienna Morning call in Hungary’s Esztergom Overnight stay and included guided tour of ‘Pearl of the Danube’ Budapest Visit to Slovak capital, Bratislava Scenic passage through the Wachau Valley Seven nights’ Premium Inclusive cruise aboard A-ROSA DONNA, in your chosen cabin, on a full-board basis, with on-board entertainment and activities. FREE unlimited Premium Inclusive drinks package including water, soft drinks, speciality teas and coffees, beer, wine, spirits and cocktails throughout the day and evening.

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Flight from UK and transfer to the A-ROSA ship in Engelhartszell, Austria (near Passau, Germany) Vienna, Austria City tour of Vienna Vienna, Austria Esztergom, Hungary Budapest, Hungary City tour of Budapest Budapest, Hungary Bratislava, Slovakia Passage Wachau Valley, Austria Engelhartszell, Austria (near Passau, Germany). Transfer to the airport for the return journey to the UK

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Vienna, Austria

Slovakia

Passau Engelhartzell

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8-Day River Cruise by Air from £1,599 Wachau valley, Austria

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5-Day River Cruise by Air from £845

Danube Mini Cruise Vienna and Bratislava 1 & 9 November 2022 A-ROSA DONNA

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oard stylish A-ROSA DONNA at the Austrian market town of Engelhartszell. Your ship will depart in the early evening, allowing plenty time to explore. Wake up the following day to the delightful vineyard-carpeted rolling hills of the Wachau Valley. Next day, sit back, relax and make the most of the ship’s on-board facilities as you spend a morning on the river, arriving at Vienna around lunchtime. Your ship will moor in Vienna until the late evening, giving you ample opportunities to explore, under your own steam. Vienna is, amongst many other things, famous as home of the kaffeehaus, and no doubt during your visit there’ll be time to sit and enjoy some coffee and cake. Next morning, arrive in Bratislava, Slovakia's capital with it's delightful old town. We arrive in Linz the next afternoon, staying until the evening. Characterised by its impressive collection of Baroque buildings, Linz is a forward-thinking city, brimming with interesting galleries and public art installations. Join an optional excursion, or explore under your own steam, before departing for Engelhartszell later in the evening, arriving the following morning.

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Board A-ROSA DONNA ship in Engelhartszell Spend a day in magnificent imperial city Vienna, with included city tour Visit Bratislava, Slovakia's charming capital city Enjoy half a day in forward-thinking Linz Daytime cruise through the Wachau Valley Four nights’ Premium Inclusive cruise aboard A-ROSA DONNA, in your chosen cabin, on a full-board basis, with on-board entertainment and activities. FREE unlimited Premium Inclusive drinks package including water, soft drinks, speciality tea, and coffees, beer, wine and cocktails throughout the day and evening.

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Flight from UK and transfer to the A-ROSA ship in Engelhartszell, Austria (near Passau, Germany) Passing Wachau Valley in the Morning Vienna, Austria Bratislava, Slovakia Linz, Austria Engelhartszell, Ausria (near Passau, Germany). Transfer to the airport for the return journey to the UK.

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5-Day River Cruise by Air from £845 Budapest, Hungary

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13-Day River Cruise by Air from £2,599

Splendours of the Majestic Danube 9 September 2021, 28 Jun & 6 Sep 2022 A-ROSA FLORA

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oin your sleek A-ROSA vessel at the Austrian town of Engelhartszell. Set sail in the afternoon, arriving at elegant Vienna the next day for an included city tour. Continue overnight to ‘Pearl of the Danube’, Budapest, where you’ll stay until the following evening, and enjoy an included city tour. Enjoy a day on the majestic Danube, tying up the following morning at Belgrade, beneath the imposing Kalemegdan Fortress. Depart the next evening and spend the next day on the river as the Danube narrows to pass through an impressive almost-vertical gorge, known as the Iron Gates. Your next port of call is the picturesque Serbian city of Novi Sad, dominated by the looming Petrovaradin Fortress. Moor here for the day, before continuing overnight to Bratislava, where you’ll moor for the afternoon. The next morning is spent cruising through the scenic Wachau Valley, tying up at the picturesque town of Melk in the afternoon for a final call.

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Board A-ROSA FLORA in Engelhartszell Spend half a day in magnificent Vienna, with included city tour An overnight stay with a city tour in Budapest Overnight stay in the Serbian capital Belgrade A day in elegant Novi Sad Afternoon visits to medeival Bratislava and pretty Melk, home of the famous abbey Daytime cruise through the Iron Gates Morning cruise through the Wachau Valley Twelve nights’ Premium Inclusive cruise aboard A-ROSA FLORA in your chosen cabin, on a fullboard basis, with on-board entertainment and activities. FREE unlimited Premium Inclusive drinks package including water, soft drinks, speciality tea, and coffees, beer, wine and cocktails throughout the day and evening.

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Destination

Flight from UK and transfer to the A-ROSA ship in Engelhartszell, Austria (near Passau, Germany) Vienna, Austria Included city tour of Vienna Budapest, Hungary Budapest, Hungary Included city tour of Budapest Kalocsa, Hungary Mohács, Hungary Belgrade, Serbia Belgrade, Serbia Passing the Cataracts Novi Sad, Serbia Mohács, Hungary Bratislava, Slovakia Passage Wachau Valley, Austria Melk, Austria Engelhartszell, Austria (Near Passau, Germany). Transfer to the airport for the return journey to the UK.

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Vienna

Slovakia Bratislava

Melk

Budapest

Austria Hungary

Kalocsa

Croatia

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The ‘Blue’ Danube

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Bosnia and Herzegovina

Optional Excursions also available – See page 68 & 69

Novi Sad Belgrade

The Iron Gates

Melk Abbey, Austria

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13-Day River Cruise by Air from £2,599 Includes return flights, transfers to the ship and return airport transfers. Flying from Birmingham £2,629 Gatwick £2,599 Heathrow £2,629 Manchester £2,679

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17-Day River Cruise by Air

NEW NEW FOR FOR 2022 2021

from £3,590

Cruise to the Danube Delta 12 June 2022 A-ROSA FLORA

Welcome to this wonderful cruise to the Danube Delta,

taking in seven different countries and passing some spectacular scenery along the way, including the Iron Gates and Wachau Valley. Set sail from the Austrian market town of Engelhartszell, arriving in Vienna the next day. You’ll sail overnight to Budapest for a wonderful afternoon of exploring. The next day you’ll have the chance to visit Meditteranean-like Pécs, before continuing to Belgrade, beneath the imposing Kalemegdan Fortress. Continue your journey into the Danube Delta, stopping at Bulgarian Rousse and Romanian Tulcea, gateway to the Delta, where you can choose between several exciting optional excursions. Head back up the Danube, where you’ll have the chance to visit fascinating Romanian capital Bucharest and a unique archaeological site near the Serbian city of Donji Milanovac, near the stunning Iron Gates. Your next port of call is the picturesque Serbian city of Novi Sad, dominated by the looming Petrovaradin Fortress, before you continue to Croatian Vukovar, and then, the following day, to Bratislava, where you’ll moor for the afternoon. The next morning is spent cruising through the scenic Wachau Valley, tying up at the picturesque town of Melk in the afternoon for a final call.

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Included city tours in Vienna and Budapest Visit the Romanian capital, Bucharest with its vast communist-era Palatul Parlamentului Cruise through the scenic Iron Gates Explore the UNESCO protected Danube Delta, with flamingos, cormorants and unique flora and fauna The opportunity to visit Mediterranean-like Pécs A whole day in Serbian capital Belgrade 16 nights’ Premium Inclusive cruise aboard A-ROSA Flora, in your chosen cabin, on a full-board basis, with on-board entertainment and activities. FREE unlimited Premium Inclusive drinks package including water, soft drinks, speciality teas and coffees, beer, wine, spirits and cocktails throughout the day and evening.

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Visit us online: www.newmarketholidays.co.uk


Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

Destination Fly to Munich and transfer to your A-ROSA ship in Engelhartzell, Austria. Vienna, Austria Included city tour of Vienna Budapest, Hungary Included city tour of Budapest Kalocsa, Hungary Mohacs **, Hungary Belgrade, Serbia Passing the cataracts and cruising day Rousse, Bulgaria Rousse, Bulgaria Oltenita**, Romania Cruising in St. Georges-Arm Tulcea, Romania Oltenita *, Romania Giurgiu, Romania Cruising Day and passing the cataracts in the late evening Iron Gates / Donji Milanovac Novi Sad, Serbia Vukovar, Croatia Mohacs **, Hungary Bratislava, Slovakia Melk, Austria Transfer to Munich Airport for your flight back to the UK

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Your Cruise Itinerary

Flamingos in the Danube Delta

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Czech Republic Slovakia

Passau

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Danube Cataracts

17-Day River Cruise by Air from £3,590 Belgrade

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The Romantic Rhine, the Meandering Moselle & the Majestic Main

Wurzburg, Germany

The classic stretch of the Rhine, upstream from Cologne, with its twin-towered cathedral, includes Koblenz, where the mighty Rhine meets the meandering Moselle in the shadow of its imposing fortress, and takes in both the fabled UNESCOlisted Rhine Gorge and the mythical Lorelei. Both rivers pass countless colourful wine towns and villages, with the great sweeping bends of the Moselle leading into the Upper Rhine, which is dotted with historic cities, including majestic Mainz. Further upstream on the Rhine, Black Forest gateway Breisach and Switzerland’s elegant Basel provide chances to take in yet more scenic wonders. The lesser-visited River Main offers the traveller an insight into medieval Germany, with historic UNESCO listed sites at Wurzburg and Bamberg one of many highlights.

The fairy-tale Rhine of myth and legend, of

historic cities fringed by ripening vineyards and dramatic gorges, together with the pictureperfect vineyard clad Moselle and ancient towns and cities on the River Main 34

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Cochem

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The Romantic Rhine, Meandering Moselle & Majestic Main

Mainz Germany

Strasbourg, France

Selected Ports of Call The Rhine Gorge – UNESCO World Heritage site In the heart of the classic, picturebook ‘Romantic’ Rhine, the dramatic 65-miles of the Gorge, topped by the fabled Lorelei – the steep cliff from which sirens were said to have lured sailors to their fate – is dotted with pristine towns and villages.

Koblenz, Germany

Wurzburg, Germany

Beautifully set at the confluence of the Rhine and meandering Moselle, opposite the imposing ramparts of the Ehrenbreitstein fortress, Koblenz boasts a delightful riverside promenade dotted with bars and cafés, and a colourful, historic Altstadt, or old town.

Mainz, Germany This once-powerful city, the largest in the Rhineland-Palatinate, was home town of Johannes Gutenburg, the father of the printing press. Don’t miss the vast cathedral, the Gutenberg Museum, honouring the city’s most famous son, and the delightful half-timbered Altstadt.

Trier, Germany The UNESCO-protected city of Trier, on the Moselle, is famous for its collection of well-preserved Roman sites, which include an amphitheatre, Emperor Constantine’s throne room, and Germany’s oldest bridge.

Strasbourg, France Flower-strewn Alsace capital and European parliament seat, Strasbourg boasts the ancient Petite France quarter, a maze of narrow streets and medieval buildings, criss-crossed by canals and watched over by the Gothic masterpiece of Notre Dame Cathedral.

Basel, Switzerland Switzerland’s ‘gateway to the world’ boasts a bustling Altstadt of cafés and pubs. The magnificent Münster, which overlooks the Rhine, has some wonderful cloisters that open out onto a terrace offering stupendous views of the river and the Black Forest beyond.

Bernkastel-Kues, Germany Perched on opposing banks of the Moselle, the idyllic twin towns of Bernkastel–Kues are characterised by medieval half-timbered buildings and winding, narrow alleyways lined with cafés and restaurants. Both towns are surrounded by a patchwork of picturesque vineyards.

Bamberg, Germany This old Franconian seat of bishops and emperors’ dazzles visitors with its cathedral, half-timbered houses, churches, alleyways and squares. The old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Floriade EXPO 2022, the Netherlands Occurring only once a decade, Floriade 2022 will focus on ‘Growing Green Cities’ with four main themes of Green, Food, Energy and Health. The EXPO is located close to Amsterdam.

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8-Day River Cruise by Air from

NEW FOR 2022

£2,499

Rhine Discovery: Amsterdam, Floriade EXPO & Antwerp 11 June & 17 September 2022 A-ROSA E-Motion Ship

Embark A-ROSA’s new E-Motion ship in Cologne, which uses battery power to arrive and leave every port emission-free. It is the only ship on the Rhine with four decks, offering guests more spacious cabins, a large spa and a vast amount of communal space to relax in and enjoy. Your first port of call is the Golden Age canal city of Amsterdam, where you’ll enjoy an included canal cruise before an unforgettable trip to the Floriade Horticultural EXPO 22 the following day. Continue your cruise to maritime gem Rotterdam for the chance to explore this fascinating, innovative city, then sail to Dordrecht, one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands. Wander along the quaint waterways, perhaps stopping for a coffee at one of the city’s numerous charming riverside cafés, before you sail overnight to Belgian Antwerp, with the remarkable Grote Markt square at its medieval heart, for a final day spent ashore.

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Embark the magnificent eco-friendly A-ROSA E-motion in historic Cologne Cruise to vibrant Dutch capital Amsterdam for an overnight stay and included evening canal cruise Spend an unforgettable day at the Floriade Horticultural EXPO on an included excursion Moor overnight at maritime gem Rotterdam Explore Dordrecht, one of the Netherlands’ oldest cities Seven nights’ Premium Inclusive cruise aboard A-ROSA E-Motion, in your chosen cabin, on a full-board basis, with on-board entertainment and activities FREE unlimited Premium Inclusive drinks package including water, soft drinks, speciality tea, and coffees, beer, wine and cocktails throughout the day and evening Services of your Cruise Director

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Your Cruise Itinerary Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Destination

Flight from UK and transfer to the A-ROSA ship in Cologne, Germany Amsterdam, Netherlands Included evening canal cruise. Amsterdam, Netherlands Included excursion to the Floriade EXPO Rotterdam, Netherlands Rotterdam, Netherlands Dordrecht, Netherlands Antwerp, Belgium Cruising Day Cologne, Germany. Transfer to the airport for the return journey to the UK

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Introducing A-ROSA's New E-Motion ship

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8-Day River Cruise by Air from £2,499 Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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8-Day River Cruise by Air from

£1,599

Classic Rhine Cruise to Switzerland 24 Apr, 8 & 15 May, 4 & 25 Sep 2022 A-ROSA AQUA

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oin your magnificent A-ROSA ship in Rhineland capital Cologne for a classic journey, sailing upstream overnight to arrive by late morning in the great city of Mainz. Enjoy a walking tour of a place famed as the hometown of Johannes Gutenburg, the father of the printing press, and boasting a stupendous, six-towered cathedral and a delightful old town of narrow cobbled streets, before you sail on to moor overnight near Alsace capital Strasbourg. Here, take the opportunity to discover the city’s famed Petite France quarter before heading on to elegant Swiss Basel, and the chance to explore the city and the scenic glories beyond. Returning downstream, a call is made at Black Forest gateway Breisach, before a last unforgettable day’s cruising sees you sail through the glorious UNESCOlisted Rhine Gorge, with all its classic sights. A last evening can be spent ashore in historic Koblenz, where a walking tour and a gondola ride across the river are included, before your A-ROSA ship returns to Cologne at the end of a marvellous, classic Rhine voyage.

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Embark A-ROSA AQUA in magnificent Cologne Six visits and tours Cruise upstream to Mainz, to enjoy a walking tour of the ancient city Overnight stay close to Strasbourg Enjoy a day in elegant Swiss Basel Call at Black Forest gateway Breisach Daytime cruise through the UNESCO-listed Rhine Gorge Walking tour and gondola ride in historic Koblenz Seven nights’ Premium Inclusive cruise aboard A-ROSA AQUA, in your chosen cabin, on a fullboard basis, with on-board entertainment and activities. FREE unlimited Premium Inclusive drinks package including water, soft drinks, speciality teas and coffees, beer, wine, spirits and cocktails throughout the day and evening.

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Flight from UK and transfer to the A-ROSA ship in Cologne, Germany Mainz, Germany Walking tour of Mainz Strasbourg, France Strasbourg, France Basel, Switzerland Breisach, Germany Rhine Gorge passage – Lorelei & UNESCO World Heritage site Koblenz, Germany Walking tour & gondola ride in Koblenz Cologne, Germany. Transfer to the airport for the return journey to the UK

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8-Day River Cruise by Air from £1,599 Rhine Gorge, Germany

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8-Day River Cruise by Air from

NEW FOR 2022

£2,099

Rhine & Main Cruise to Bavaria 15 May, 26 Jun, 24 Jul, 21 Aug 2022 A-ROSA SILVA

Embrace the timeless romance of the Rhine

and magnificent scenery and medieval treasures of the Main as you sail south into beautiful Bavaria, passing vine-clad banks and charming settlements with thousands of years of history. Your first port of call will be pretty Koblenz, picturesquely located at the confluence of the Rhine and the Moselle. From here, you’ll cruise through the UNESCO-protected Middle Rhine and Lorelei Valley and join the River Main and head to financial city Frankfurt, the birthplace of the famous poet and writer Goethe, with its ultra-modern skyline. As you sail further down the Main, it’ll feel like you’re sailing back in time, as you stop at the charming medieval city of Wertheim and then pretty Würzburg, beneath the mighty Marienburg Fortress. Call at Bamberg, with its wonderfullypositioned Altes Rathaus, and then spend a day and night in Bavarian Nuremberg, home of Wagner’s Mastersingers, to complete a fascinating cruise.

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Embark your A-ROSA ship in magnificent Cologne Cruise south to pretty Koblenz, at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Cruise the scenic Middle Rhine and Lorelei Valley Explore Frankfurt, with its historic Roman fountain and an apple wine taverns on an included city tour Discover quaint, medieval Wertheim Spend a day at Würzburg, centre of Franconian wine-making Explore UNESCO-listed Bamberg, home of the famous Altes Rathaus on an included tour End your cruise with a wonderful day and night in Nuremberg, with an included city tour (transfers included) Return travel from the UK Included coach transfers to the ship Free Wi-Fi on board

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8-Day River Cruise by Air from £2,099 Marienberg Fortress and old Main Bridge in Wurzberg, Germany

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NEW FOR 2022

8-Day Cruise by Air from

£1,799

Rhine in Flames 11 Sep 2022 A-ROSA AQUA

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it back and enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime cruise on the romantic Rhine, as you pass some spectacular scenery, including the UNESCO-listed Middle Rhine Valley and the mighty Lorelei Rock, and witness the spectacular Rhine in Flames celebrations and fireworks display. Explore pretty Koblenz, at the confluence of the Rhine and the Moselle, before continuing to ancient riverside Speyer, one of the Holy Roman Empire’s most important cities, the following day. Journey south to Alsace capital Strasbourg to step ashore and explore the city’s picturesque maze of half-timbered houses, before turning north and sailing back upstream to historic Mainz for an overnight stay. Sail through the scenic Middle Rhine Valley and beneath the mighty Lorelei Rock as you head to the picturesque wine town of Boppard for an overnight stay. The following day your ship will join a flotilla of boats on the Rhine near St Goar. Take your seats on deck for a spectacular view of the famous Rhine in Flames fireworks display – the perfect way to round off a wonderful week!

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Experience the spectacular Rhine in Flames display and celebration Explore the picturesque wine town of Boppard Make a stop at pretty Koblenz, at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Visit pretty Alsace capital Strasbourg Discover historic Mainz with an included walking tour Seven nights’ Premium Inclusive cruise aboard A-ROSA AQUA, in your chosen cabin, on a fullboard basis, with on-board entertainment and activities FREE unlimited Premium Inclusive drinks package including water, soft drinks, speciality tea, and coffees, beer, wine and cocktails throughout the day and evening

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Flight UK and transfer to the A-ROSA ship in Cologne, Germany Koblenz, Germany Speyer, Germany Kehl (Strasbourg), Germany (France) Mainz, Germany Included walking tour of Mainz Mainz, Germany Passing the Lorelei Valley Boppard, Germany Boppard and St.Goar, Germany Rhine in Flames Spectacular Cologne, Germany. Transfer to the airport for the return journey to the UK

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Single (C) £1,449

8-Day River Cruise by Air from £1,799 Boppard in the Rhine Valley, Germany

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8-Day River Cruise by Air from

NEW FOR 2022

£1,879

Classic Rhine and Moselle Cruise 29 May & 18 Sep 2022 A-ROSA SILVA

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pend a wonderful week on the romantic Rhine and meandering Moselle, drifting lazily past a patchwork of sweeping, vine-clad banks, dotted with pretty timbered villages and medieval castles. Board your A-ROSA ship in Cologne and sail south overnight for a wonderful morning at pretty Koblenz and then on to Mainz, passing through the Rhine Gorge and beneath the legendary Lorelei. You’ll moor up at Mainz for the night and step ashore the next morning, before sailing back up the Rhine in the early afternoon to the famous wine town Rüdesheim, where you’ll spend the night. Enjoy a blissful day on the water as you join the Moselle at Koblenz, then moor overnight at the quintessential medieval twin towns of Bernkastel–Kues. You’ll have the entire following day to explore the towns, which are located on opposite sides of the Moselle amid picturesque vineyards. Early next morning, you’ll tie up at Mehring, for the UNESCO­­­­-protected Roman city of ­Trier, established by Emperor Augustus, before a final call the following day at picture-perfect Cochem, with its fantastic medieval castle looming over the pastel-coloured waterfront buildings, completes a wonderful cruise.

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Embark your A-ROSA ship in magnificent Cologne Cruise south to pretty Koblenz, at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Enjoy a classic Rhine Gorge cruise, beneath the mighty Lorelei Call at famous wine town Rüdesheim, with included ride on Winzerexpress train Included walking tour of Cochem Seven nights’ Premium Inclusive cruise aboard A-ROSA SILVA, in your chosen cabin, on a fullboard basis, with on-board entertainment and activities FREE unlimited Premium Inclusive drinks package including water, soft drinks, speciality tea, and coffees, beer, wine and cocktails throughout the day and evening

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The ‘Golden

River’ Douro The Douro River, Porto

Rising in Spain, the Douro marks the border with Portugal’s neighbour, then turns west to flow for 200 kilometres before spilling into the Atlantic. En route, it passes through a scenic countryside of vineyards and Port quintas, somnolent villages and ancient towns, before passing underneath Porto’s famous bridges. The river has only been fully navigable since the 1980s’ construction of a dam and lock system, and the enjoyment of your cruise is enhanced by the knowledge that you are still amongst a relatively privileged few to have viewed the Douro Valley from the river.

Lined with ripening vineyards and

dotted with ancient villages, Portugal’s most famous waterway meanders its gentle way westwards to the sea.

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The ‘Golden River’ Douro

Salamanca

Selected Ports of Call

The Douro River, Portugal

Porto, Portugal

Barca d’Alva, Portugal

Built on granite bluffs high above the river, near where it spills into the Atlantic, Porto is full of fascination, with its rambling, UNESCO-listed Ribeira district and its neighbouring port wine centre of Vila Nova de Gaia on the opposite bank, linked by several vertigo-inducing bridges.

Almost at the Spanish border, which lies less than a mile away, this tiny hamlet is famed for its almond trees and, thanks to the lack of light pollution, its stunning starlit nights. Take an optional shore excursion to beautiful Salamanca from here.

Régua, Portugal This bustling riverside town, which marks the western gateway to the port-wine producing area, where vineyards have lined the river and covered the hillsides for over two thousand years, is also gateway to exquisite Lamego, with its achingly beautiful Igreja de Nossa Senora dos Remédios shrine.

Pinhão, Portugal This tiny, picture-book village lies on a bend in the river at the scenic heart of the wine-growing area, surrounded by rolling hills covered in vines. It boasts an exquisite railway station with tiles depicting harvest-time, and is close to several important wine estates.

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Vega de Terrón, Spain At the point where the Douro, now the Spanish Duero, turns north, this sleepy port town is a mix of both countries, as languid as the river’s waters at this point. Lying opposite much foughtafter hilltop village Figueira de Castel Rodrigo, Vega de Terrón marks the easternmost point of the cruise, before you turn downstream once more.

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8-Day River Cruise by Air

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his relaxed, sun-kissed cruise aboard sleek A-ROSA ALVA begins and ends in friendly, hard-working Porto, clinging haphazardly to granite bluffs, the colourful, rambling UNESCO-listed riverside Ribeira district, and, across the river, wine-producing Vila Nova de Gaia. After a first night alongside in Porto, sail east to delightful Pinhão, in its stunning setting, and Spain’s Vega de Terrón. Turning back downstream, you’ll head to Barca D’Alva, gateway to great Spanish city Salamanca, where we include a city tour on 2022 sailings. After a second night in pretty Pinhão, a final call is made at Régua, where vineyards have lined the river and covered the hillsides for over two thousand years. A last night is spent in tiny Bitetos, beneath its Benedictine monastery. With plenty of time to enjoy the ship’s spacious topdeck, passing sun-kissed days and evenings under the stars, as well as opportunities to step ashore, or to explore some wonderful places on optional shore excursions, this is river cruising at its most glorious.

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Embark A-ROSA ALVA in Portugal’s second city, Porto Eight visits and tours Enjoy a full day tour to Salamanca Discover riverside havens such as Pinhão and Barca D’Alva Cross into Spain to charming port-town, Vega de Terrón Explore the world of port wine in Régua Seven nights’ Premium Inclusive cruise aboard A-ROSA ALVA, in your chosen cabin, on a fullboard basis, with on-board entertainment and activities. FREE unlimited Premium Inclusive drinks package including water, soft drinks, speciality teas and coffees, beer, wine, spirits and cocktails throughout the day and evening.

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The Sun-kissed Rhône & Saône Viviers, France

Idyllic towns and villages exuding rustic Gallic charm, great cities that bear witness to the potency and architectural legacies of Burgundian dukes, conquering Romans or all-powerful medieval popes, and rolling vineyardcovered hills that testify to wine-producing fame, ensure that a holiday here is full of fascination and delight. The Saône, which rises in the high Vosges to the north, flows through the hills of Burgundy to historic Lyon, where it joins the larger Rhône, one of Europe’s most important arteries, for the onward journey into Provence and to the Mediterranean. This very special corner of the world is brought to life each day as your ship sails on from one delightful port of call to the next, with both rivers full of fascination.

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The Sun-Kissed Rhône & Saône

Arles, France

Avignon, France

Lyon, France

Selected Ports of Call Arles, France

Chalon-Sur-Saône, France

Once the capital of Roman Gaul, and boasting superbly preserved remains – baths, a chariot racetrack and the famed Les Arènes arena, home to Spanish-style bullfights – Arles was inspiration to Van Gogh and Gauguin, and today exudes Southern Gallic charm.

This historic Côte d’Or town boasts a beautiful medieval quarter, a fascinating wine museum and another dedicated to local Joseph Niepe, the inventor of photography.

Avignon, France The fabled ‘City of the Popes’, one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval strongholds, is dominated by the monumental Palais des Papes, and is an engaging, bustling city, centred on the Place d’Horloge, which is lined with cafés and market stalls – the perfect spot from which to watch the world go by. Don’t miss the crumbling remains of the Pont St-Bénézet, the ‘pont d’Avignon’ of the famous French folk song.

Burgundy, France The vineyards of the Côte d’Or, Côte de Nuit and the Côte de Beaune, birthplace of some of the world’s most celebrated wines, lie close to historic Beaune and its stunning medieval Hôtel Dieu.

Lyon, France France’s UNESCO-listed second city, for centuries the wealthy centre of the silk trade, and now a prosperous gateway to both the Alps and sunkissed Provence, lies at the rivers’ meeting point, where the Rhône turns south towards the Mediterranean.

Mâcon, France Famed wine-producing town Mâcon, on the banks of the Saône, boasts a lively, café-lined promenade.

Viviers, France Set against a stunning mountain backdrop, the exquisite medieval town of Viviers – an enchanting jumble of crumbling, narrow streets – is an absolute delight.

Burgundy, France

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8-Day River Cruise by Air from £1,695

The Rhône, Burgundy & Provence 11 September & 2 October 2021, 14 May, 18 Jun, 16 Jul, 13 Aug, 10 Sep & 8 Oct 2022 A-ROSA STELLA

Enjoy all the pleasures of cruising, A-ROSA-style,

with hopefully plenty of time spent outdoors on the spacious top deck, as you explore this delightful region of Southern France. Step aboard in Lyon to sail north into the Saône, to lively, Burgundian Mâcon with its café-lined riverbank and brightly painted half-timbered houses, and sail on to historic Chalon, gateway to the Côte d’Or wine region. A brief call is made at Tournus, huddled beneath its Romanesque abbey, before an overnight cruise back to Lyon, and the chance to discover the UNESCO-listed heart of the city. Sailing south into the Rhône, you’ll stay overnight in glorious Avignon, with its famed ‘pont’ and Palace of the Popes, and enjoy a guided tour. The cruise completes with calls in exquisite former Roman stronghold Arles, charming Viviers and La Voultesur-Rhône, before a last cruise back to Lyon.

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Embark A-ROSA STELLA in Lyon Six visits and tours Sail north into the Saône to Mâcon and Chalon Overnight stays in Lyon and Avignon Included guided tour of Avignon Calls in Roman Arles, medieval Viviers and LaVoulte-sur-Rhône Seven nights’ Premium Inclusive cruise aboard A-ROSA STELLA, in your chosen cabin, on a fullboard basis, with on-board entertainment and activities. FREE unlimited Premium Inclusive drinks package including water, soft drinks, speciality teas and coffees, beer, wine, spirits and cocktails throughout the day and evening.

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The Beautiful Seine Valley Rouen, France

The great, meandering artery that winds its lazy way from one of the world’s great cities through some of the most enticing, most bucolic countryside of all France, continuing a 480-mile journey that takes it from the country’s southeast corner to the river’s estuary at Le Havre, is another wonderful waterway upon which to enjoy an A-ROSA cruise. Sit back and enjoy a holiday spent gently sailing through a pastoral, richly forested region that is dotted with idyllic towns and villages, ancient ruins and historic cities that include the restored medieval gem of Rouen and Giverny-gateway Vernon, discover a land of cidre, calvados and ripe, soft cheeses, and of course crown it all with an exploration of France’s glorious capital.

France’s most famous river, synonymous with the country’s glorious capital, is gateway to the ‘City of Light’ and Normandy’s stunning scenery.

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The Beautiful Seine

Caudebec-en-Caux, France

Vernon, France

Selected Ports of Call Caudebec-en-Caux, France

Rouen, France

Set beneath the engineering marvel of the Pont de Bretonne, Caudebec, with its cathedral and 13th-century Knights Templars’ house, is gateway to the Normandy coast and pretty, Impressionists’ retreat Honfleur.

The lovingly restored capital of Upper Normandy is a true delight. Step ashore to explore the city, with its poignant place du Vieux-Marché, site of Saint Joan’s martyrdom, its famous one-handed mechanical clock, the Gros Horloge, and its truly stunning Gothic cathedral, featured in many of Claude Monet’s most famous works.

Les Andelys, France Seen from the Seine, as it winds its tree-lined way through the Normandy countryside, beneath steep chalk cliffs, Richard the Lionheart’s towering Château Gaillard above tiny Les Andelys is a striking sight, instantly transporting you back to a time when power depended upon command of the river from above.

Paris, France One of the world’s best-loved cities, the glorious ‘City of Light’ outranks any other Seine ports of call by some distance. With its fabled sights – including the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, the Arc de Triomphe and Sacré-Cœur – its ‘grands boulevards’, museums and storied galleries, and of course with its vibrant café-life and irrepressible joie de vivre, it is no wonder that Paris is always on top of people’s ‘mustsee’ or ‘must-return-to’ wishlists.

Vernon, France With its medieval, half-timbered buildings clustered beneath the surviving round tower of its onceformidable castle, and with its streets lined with cafés and colourful shops, Vernon is a delight. Its proximity to artist Claude Monet’s world-famous gardens at Giverny, make it an even more popular port of call.

Les Andelys, France

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8-Day River Cruise by Air from £1,599

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his wonderful week-long journey aboard sleek A-ROSA VIVA begins and ends in Paris, first sailing downstream to tiny Les Andelys, beneath the ruins of ancient Château Gaillard. An overnight stay in Caudebec, and the chance to discover the delights of the famous Normandy coastline and pretty Honfleur and Deauville on an included excursion*, is followed by a visit to beautifully restored Rouen, the ‘Joan of Arc’ city, with its Gros Horloge mechanical clock and the market square where the saint met her grisly end, and take the opportunity to explore the city by night. Continue back upstream to Vernon, close to Monet’s famous Giverny gardens, then on to spend a last day and night in glorious Paris, where an optional tour brings to life the ‘City of Light’ – the final highlight of your wonderful A-ROSA cruise. *Normandy Coastline excursion is only included on 2022 sailings; 2021 cruises include city tours of both Paris and Rouen.

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Embark A-ROSA VIVA in French capital, Paris Six visits and tours Call in Les Andelys, beneath ancient Château Gaillard Overnight stay in Caudebec-en-Caux with an included tour to Honfleur and Deauville on the Normandy coastline with Calvados tasting* Overnight stay in Rouen, ‘Joan of Arc’ city Overnight stay in pretty Vernon, with an optional visit to Monet's House and Gardens at Giverny Overnight stay in Paris, the ‘City of Light’ Seven nights’ Premium Inclusive cruise aboard A-ROSA VIVA, in your chosen cabin, on a fullboard basis, with on-board entertainment and activities. FREE unlimited Premium Inclusive drinks package including water, soft drinks, speciality teas and coffees, beer, wine, spirits and cocktails throughout the day and evening.

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Includes return rail journeys on Eurostar™ from London St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Paris, with transfers to the ship.

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Celebrate the festive

season...

The “most wonderful time of the

year” is celebrated in great style aboard A-ROSA’s fleet of river cruise vessels, as they take in some glittering cities dressed in their festive finery.

Vienna Christmas Market, Austria

Christmas Markets & Festive Shopping There’s nothing more guaranteed to get you in the mood for the Festive Season than visits to Europe’s famous Christmas Markets, where the air is filled with the aromas of gingerbread and Glühwein, and colourful wooden stalls are laden with unusual gifts and decorations. Combine such festive treats with the chance to wander through city streets lined with glittering shops and stores, and the warmth and welcome of an A-ROSA river cruise ship.

Festive Celebrations Celebrate the Season, aboard a warm and welcoming A-ROSA river cruise ship, as you step aboard for a Christmas cruise taking in the sights and festive sounds of the mighty river Rhine or ‘Blue’ Danube. Visit great towns and cities, and enjoy some very special moments – A-ROSA-style.

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The Festive Season

Strasbourg, France

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cities!

Selected Ports of Call Vienna, Austria The Christmas markets in Vienna date back to the Middle Ages and are still thriving today. Be inspired at the markets by the Belvedere Palace, the City Hall and Schonbrunn Palace.

Strasbourg, France Alsace capital Strasbourg, with its maze of narrow streets, is home to France’s oldest Christmas markets, dating back to 1570.

Mainz, Germany Known for its half-timbered houses and medieval squares, Mainz looks even more spectacular in the festive season, with Christmas markets beside its 10th-century cathedral.

Rudesheim, Germany Expereince the festive ambiance in quaint Rudesheim, with music from the bars in the Drosselgasse, wonderful markets and beautiful twinkly riverscapes. Strasbourg, France

Mainz, Germany

Koblenz, Germany Located at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers and flanked by the imposing Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, Koblenz is a joy to explore at Christmas.

Heidelberg, Germany Visit the famous Christmas markets of this pretty University city on the banks of the Neckar River.

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5-Day River Cruise by Air from £889

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his wonderful festive cruise, which begins and ends in the shadow of Rhineland capital Cologne’s twin-towered Dom cathedral, includes calls in a trio of great cities bursting with festive atmosphere, while aboard A-ROSA AQUA it’s seasonal fun all the way. Take in lively Mannheim, where 200 stalls are gathered around the city’s ancient water tower, and discover the wonderful festive atmosphere of Alsace capital, Strasbourg, which has been famed for its Christmas markets for 400 years. Returning downstream to Mainz, you’ll enjoy an included walking tour of the historic city, with its great cathedral and Gutenberg Museum, as well as the opportunity to visit its stylish Christmas Market in the cathedral’s shadow, before enjoying a final night of celebration, A-ROSA-style, as the ship makes her way back to Cologne.

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Embark A-ROSA AQUA in Cologne Sail south through the UNESCO-listed Rhine Gorge Mannheim or opt to enjoy the Christmas markets in Heidelberg Strasbourg is home to France’s oldest Christmas Market Walking tour of historic Mainz Four nights’ Premium Inclusive cruise aboard A-ROSA AQUA, in your chosen cabin, on a fullboard basis, with on-board entertainment and activities. FREE unlimited Premium Inclusive drinks package including water, soft drinks, speciality teas and coffees, beer, wine, spirits and cocktails throughout the day and evening.

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6-Day River Cruise by Air

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Christmas on the Southern Rhine 22 December 2021 & 22 December 2022 A-ROSA SILVA AND AQUA

Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of an A-ROSA

river cruise, as you spend a wonderful festive break exploring the southern Rhine’s finest medieval cities. As your A-ROSA river cruiser carries you away from Cologne overnight, you'll have time to unwind and enjoy all the benefits of your Premium Inclusive package. Whether that means cocktails and conversation at the bar, a leisurely meal from the gourmet buffet or treating yourself to a little extra luxury and a prebooked private meal in the elegant dining room, your time will be yours to fill as you please. After a morning cruising south on the Rhine, you’ll spend an afternoon and evening exploring lively Mainz, before calling at historic Speyer, Germany’s oldest planned medieval town, the following day. Continuing your journey south, you’ll stop at Alsace capital Strasbourg, home to Europe’s oldest Christmas market. Make a final stop at picturesque Koblenz, which sits on the confluence of the Moselle and Rhine, as you head back to Cologne.

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Experience the Christmas markets in Cologne, Mainz and Speyer Included travel to Speyer for you to explore this ancient city Spend Christmas Day in Strasbourg Cruise the beautiful Lorelei Valley Enjoy special Festive meals and entertainment on board ship Five nights’ Premium Inclusive cruise aboard A-ROSA AQUA, in your chosen cabin, on a fullboard basis, with on-board entertainment and activities. FREE unlimited Premium Inclusive drinks package including water, soft drinks, speciality teas and coffees, beer, wine, spirits and cocktails throughout the day and evening.

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Flight from UK and transfer to the A-ROSA ship in Cologne, Germany Mainz, Germany Germersheim / Speyer* Included transport to Speyer for you to explore Kehl (Strasbourg), Germany (France) Passing the Lorelei Valley in the afternoon Koblenz, Germany Cologne, Germany. Transfer to the airport for the return journey to the UK

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7-Day River Cruise by Air

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pend an unforgettable New Year break on the Rhine, as you take in some of this iconic river’s most essential cities, , together with a call at financial powerhouse Frankfurt, on the River Main. You’ll depart from Cologne and sail south to the famous wine town of Rüdesheim, set amongst the vine-clad banks of the river. Continue your journey south, and into France and to the pretty Alsace capital of Strasbourg, home to Europe’s oldest Christmas market. Turning north, you’ll head for the picturesque historic city of Mainz on New Years’ Eve, for the chance to see the Rhine lit up with a wonderful midnight fireworks display, and then follow the Main to Frankfurt, birthplace of the famous writer and poet Goethe. Tie up in Frankfurt overnight and then rejoin the Rhine to make a final call at pretty Koblenz, at the confluence of the Rhine and the Moselle, before returning to Cologne.

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Embark your A-ROSA ship in magnificent Cologne Call at famous wine town Rüdesheim Spend a day in Alsace capital Strasbourg – home to Europe’s oldest Christmas market, with included city tour Discover the historic city of Mainz Explore Frankfurt, with its famous ‘Mainhattan’ skyline Step ashore at pretty Koblenz, at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle, to explore on a city tour Return travel from the UK Six nights’ Premium Inclusive cruise aboard A-ROSA DONNA, in your chosen cabin, on a fullboard basis, with on-board entertainment and activities. FREE unlimited Premium Inclusive drinks package including water, soft drinks, speciality teas and coffees, beer, wine, spirits and cocktails throughout the day and evening.

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Flight from UK and transfer to the A-ROSA ship in Cologne, Germany Ruedesheim Kehl (Strasbourg), Germany (France) Included city tour Mainz Frankfurt Frankfurt Koblenz Included walking tour of Koblenz Cologne Germany. Transfer to the airport for the return journey to the UK

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5-Day River Cruise by Air from £945

Danube Christmas Markets 7 & 15 December 2021; 7 & 15 December 2022 A-ROSA DONNA

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et your Christmas off to a flying start by joining this wonderful cruise through Austria, taking in the glorious scenery of the ‘Blue’ Danube and including an overnight stay in glorious Vienna, the elegant former capital of the Hapsburg Empire and one of Europe’s most celebrated festive cities. An introductory city tour will bring to life the city of ‘coffee and cake’, with plenty of time to visit the famous Vienna Christmas markets held in the idyllic lanes of Spittelberg and (since 1772) on the triangular Freyung ‘square’. Board A-ROSA DONNA in Engelhartszell, cruising to Vienna, through the breathtaking Wachau Valley, where you’ll enjoy the included tour on arrival. A chance to visit the Habsburg’s magnificent Schönbrunn Palace and the colourful Christkindlmarkt held in its great courtyard, is followed by a leisurely cruise to cosmopolitan Linz, where a last evening can be spent aboard or ashore, before you return to Engelhartszell.

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Embark A-ROSA DONNA in Engelhartszell Cruise through the scenic Wachau Valley Included city tour in Vienna Time to explore the Austrian capital and its Christmas markets Call at cosmopolitan Linz Visit Bratislava in Slovakia on 2022 sailings Enjoy special festive meals and entertainment aboard ship Four nights’ Premium Inclusive cruise aboard A-ROSA DONNA, in your chosen cabin, on a fullboard basis, with on-board entertainment and activities. FREE unlimited Premium Inclusive drinks package including water, soft drinks, speciality teas and coffees, beer, wine, spirits and cocktails throughout the day and evening.

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Flight from UK and transfer to the A-ROSA ship in Engelhartszell, Austria (near Passau, Germany) Passage Wachau Valley, Austria Vienna, Austria City tour of Vienna Vienna, Austria Linz, Austria Engelhartszell, Austria (near Passau, Germany). Transfer to the airport for the return journey to the UK

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Optional shore excursions

In addition to the city tours and guided walking tours included with each holiday, there will be a number of optional shore excursions available on each cruise, bookable aboard ship. Choose from a selection of guided city tours, excursions to places of interest close to each port of call and some exciting experiences that will add immeasurably to your enjoyment of the holiday. Below is a selection of excursions and the sailings they relate to.

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River Douro

Available on the Douro Explorer

• Guimarães – Explore Portugal’s former capital. • Lamego’s Stairway to Heaven – Climb – or descend – the steps of the famous shrine. • Castel Rodrigo – Explore one of Portugal’s most historic villages. • Casa de Mateus – Magical gardens, a fairy-tale mansion… and some famous wine. • Porto City Tour – Including a visit to a port wine cellar and tasting. • Grape Harvest Festival at the Quinta Avessada – The excursion takes place only in the early autumn for the harvest.

Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies, Lamego, Portugal

The Romantic Rhine, Moselle & Main Available on the Classic Rhine Cruise to Switzerland • Strasbourg City Tour – Explore the picture-book heart of the Alsace capital. • Basel City Tour – The elegant Swiss gateway city unveiled. • Colmar – Discover the captivating medieval architecture of this delightful town.

Basel, Switzerland

• Breisach – Enjoy a city walk and visit to a famous Champagne cellar. • Wuerzburg – Visit the mighty Marienberg Fortress and explore the ancient centre. • Frankfurt – Enjoy a city walk in the beautifully restored old town.

The Sun-kissed Rhône & Saône Available on the Rhône, Burgundy & Provence cruise • Cluny Cloister – Visit the ruins of the once vast church. • Beaune – Uncork the heart of the Burgundy wine region.

Camargue wild horses

• The Pont du Gard – Marvel at Roman ingenuity. • The Camargue – See wild horses and gardiens herdsmen.

The Blue Danube

Available on Danube Explorer cruise, Splendours of the Majestic Danube and Cruise to the Danube Delta • Esztergom & the Danube Bend – Visit idyllic artists’ haven Szentendre. • Bratislava City Tour – Discover Slovakia’s Baroque capital. • Melk Abbey – Visit the Danube’s great monastery.

Schönbrunn Palace, Austria

• Budapest – A Trip to the Market with our head chef. • Pecs – The Mediterranean City of Hungary. • Experience Belgrade – Explore Serbia’s capital including beautiful Kalemegdan Park and the imposing fortress. • Beautiful Novi Sad – Stroll through narrow lanes admiring the ancient churches and architecture. • Melk Abbey Guided Tour – Discover this masterpiece of art, culture, nature, faith and science, founded in 1089. • Basarbovo Monastery and Rousse - Enjoy stunning views from Bulgaria’s only inhabited rock monastery. • Upper Danube Delta by Boat - Spot pelicans, cormorants and with a bit of luck colourful Flamingoes.

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Monet’s Gardens - Giverny

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• Discover Bucharest - Visit the neoclassical Royal Palace and monumental Palace of the Parliament.

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Beautiful Seine

Available on the Paris, Normandy & the Delights of the Seine cruise

• Chateau Vascoeuil – Visit a classic house and gardens. • Monet’s Gardens – Enjoy the artist’s world-famous Normandy home and inspiration. • Paris city tour – Visit the famous sights from the Louvre to the Eifel Tower, plus undiscovered Paris. • Rouen City walk – Guided tour of the city of 100 churches including stunning Notre Dame Cathedral. Koblenz, Germany

The Festive Season Available on the Rhine Christmas Markets cruise, Rhine Christmas Cruise and New Year on the Rhine • Heidelberg’s Christmas Markets – Festive delights in the Student Prince city. • Christmastime in Strasbourg – Visit France’s oldest festive market. • City walk Mainz – Discover the historic treasures including St. Martin’s Cathedral and 17th century Old University.

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Traditional Amsterdam old houses Gingerbread cookies

• City tour Frankfurt – Discover the quaint Sachsenhausen neighbourhood with its apple wine taverns, and historic Römerberg market square. (Only available on the Rhine New Years cruise)

Available on the Danube Christmas Markets cruise • Schönbrunn Christmas Market – Festive fun at the glorious Habsburg palace. • Linz City Tour – The cosmopolitan home of the ‘Linzertorte’ revealed.

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Heidelberg, Germany

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Your Douro River Cruise Ship A-ROSA ALVA

Ship specifications Shipyard: WestSea Viana, Portugal | Passengers: max. 126 guests | Cabins: 63 outside cabins | Flag: Portugal | Length: 79.8 m | Width: 11.4 m | Speed: max. 22 km/h | Year of construction: 2018

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Cabins have fixed twin beds that cannot be separated.

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The windows can only be opened in the cabin categories of 2-bed outside cabin C & D with drop-down panorama windows.

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Your Rhine & Seine River Cruise Ships A-ROSA AQUA | A-ROSA VIVA

Ship specifications Shipyard: Neptun Werft GmbH, Warnemünde | Passengers: max. 202 guests | Cabins: 99 outside cabins per ship | Flag: Germany | Length: 135 m | Width: 11.4 m | Speed: max. 22 km/h | Power: 4 x 331 kW/a total of 1,800 hp | Year of construction: 2009 A-ROSA AQUA; 2010 A-ROSA VIVA

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Cabins have fixed twin beds that cannot be separated. The windows can only be opened in the cabin categories of 2-bed outside cabin C & D with Juliette balcony.

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Your Rhine River Cruise Ships A-ROSA FLORA | A-ROSA SILVA

Ship specifications Shipyard: Neptun Werft GmbH, Warnemünde | Passengers: SILVA max. 186 guests; FLORA max. 183 guests | Cabins: SILVA 89 outside cabins per ship, 4 junior suites, 2 balcony suites; FLORA 83 outside cabins per ship, 7 junior suites, 4 balcony suites, 2 family cabins | Flag: Germany | Length: 135 m | Width: 11.4 m | Speed: max. 22 km/h | Power: 4 x 331 kW/a total of 1,800 hp | Year of construction: 2012 A-ROSA SILVA; 2014 A-ROSA FLORA 11

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The windows can only be opened in the cabin categories of 2-bed outside cabin C & D with Juliette balcony.

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Your Rhine River Cruise Ships A-ROSA E-Motion

Ship specifications Shipyard: Concordia DAMEN B.V. Werkendam | Passengers: E-Motion max. 280 guests | Cabins: E-Motion has 119 balcony cabins, 7 balcony suites, 2 handicapped/disabled cabins, 12 family cabins | Flag: Switzerland | Length: 135 m | Width: 17.7 m | Speed: max. 24 km/h | Power: 3 x 800 kW/a total of 3,218 HP | Year of construction: 2021 A-ROSA E-Motion Sonnen Deck

01 Wheelhouse 02 Swimming pool & kids‘ pool with recliners and awnings 03 Light dome 04 Stairs 05 Mobile Bar 06 Activity area 07 Sunbeds & umbrellas 08 Shower 09 Outdoor restaurant 10 Garden restaurant 11 Buffets and live cooking 12 Steakhouse 13 Onboard shop 14 Reception 15 Loungebar 16 Winebar 17 Stage/dance floor 18 Outdoor lounge 19 Lounge 20 Entrance 21 Kids‘ Club 22 Jacuzzi 23 Massage/beauty 24 Relaxation area 25 Sauna 26 Gym 27 Lift *cabins for persons with limitied mobility

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Your Danube River Cruise Ship A-ROSA DONNA

Ship specifications Shipyard: Neptun Werft GmbH, Warnemünde | Passengers: max. 242 guests | Cabins: 100 outside cabins per ship | Flag: Germany | Length: 124.5 m | Width: 14.4 m | Speed: max. 24 km/h | Power: 2 x 800 kW/a total of 2,174 hp | Year of construction: 2002 A-ROSA DONNA Deck 4 4 Deck Deck 4

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The windows can only be opened in the cabin category of 2-bed outside cabin C with Juliette balcony.

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Your Rhône & Saône River Cruise Ship A-ROSA STELLA

Ship specifications Shipyard: Neptun Werft GmbH, Warnemünde | Passengers: max. 174 guests | Cabins: 86 outside cabins per ship | Flag: Switzerland | Length: 125.8 m | Width: 11.4 m | Speed: max. 24 km/h | Power: 2 x 800 kW/a total of 2,174 hp | Year of construction: 2005 Deck 4 (Sonnendeck) 8

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Cabins have fixed twin beds that cannot be separated. The windows can only be opened in the cabin categories of 2-bed outside cabin C & D with Juliette balcony.

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Joining your river cruise We offer a choice of flight options to join most of these AROSA cruise holidays, and Rail-Inclusive travel arrangements on the River Seine. The options available are shown on each cruise description page. Flight and RailInclusive holidays include transfers from the airportstation to the AROSA ship.

Flight-Inclusive We offer departures inclusive of flights and transfers directly to the quayside on all these AROSA cruises, with a choice of departure airports shown on each cruise description page. Following a quick flight from the UK, there’s sometimes the added bonus, dependent upon your arrival time, of an opportunity for some pre-embarkation sightseeing.

Rail-Inclusive On all Seine cruises, you can ‘let the train take the strain’ by departing from either London St Pancras or Ebbsfleet station and travelling out to join your ship by superfast Eurostar™ with onward transfers to the quayside.

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Your Holiday Essentials Before you go Passports & Visas

You will need a full 10-year British passport (valid for a further six months on return to the UK). The Passport Office may be contacted on 0300 222 0000. British Citizens do not generally require a visa to enter Europe for short visits although please refer to the detailed information on our website with regard to changes made following the UK’s exit from the European Union (EU). Citizens of other countries should contact the embassy of the country they are travelling to for clarification. Newmarket Holidays cannot accept responsibility for entry or travel being refused due to the failure on the part of any customer to produce correct documentation.

Customers With Health Concerns In order to advise you of any accessibility issues, it is essential that you let us have details of any special requests you may have at the time of booking. Other than A-ROSA ALVA and the new E-Motion ship, The ships do not have a lift and they have several steps leading down to the

restaurant and others leading up to the Sun Deck. Therefore, this holiday is unsuitable for passengers who are totally confined to a wheelchair, and may not be suitable for passengers with restricted mobility. Collapsible wheelchairs are most suitable but can only be used for shore use and must be stored in your cabin. Electric scooters are not permitted. If you have suffered from a serious medical condition recently, then you should consult with your doctor about your fitness to travel. No inoculations are required for travel within Europe, and standards of healthcare are good or excellent at all our destinations.

Travel Insurance Travel insurance can play an essential part in ensuring you enjoy peace of mind during your holiday, and appropriate cover is recommended on a Newmarket holiday abroad. You don’t need to purchase your travel insurance from us, but we do offer good value, comprehensive travel insurance as detailed in the section on page 89.

Joining Instructions Approximately 10-14 days prior to departure you will receive your final Itinerary and Joining Instructions, provided all payments have been made. These will include

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details of your flights, rail timings, ship embarkation point and will tell you anything else you need to know before you travel.

Special Requests We endeavour to comply with any special requests you may have by passing them through to the ship, however, we cannot guarantee that all such requests will be met, since they may be outside our control. Please note that we guarantee your cabin type as booked, and will do our best to accommodate cabin requests, but cannot guarantee a particular cabin.

Your journey Luggage

One piece of airline hold luggage per person is included in the price. Weight and dimension limits will apply and will vary between airlines. We will send you uptodate information about your hold and hand baggage allowance just prior to your departure. Keep your passport, important documents and medication in your hand luggage. Please note that nonrigid suitcases are easier to store within your cabin space.

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Your ABC of On-Board Information

Air Conditioning

Bars

Concierge Service

Just like the entire ship, your cabin also has air-conditioning. The cabin temperature can be individually adjusted. When you open the balcony door, the air circulation unit is automatically switched off.

Each of the A-ROSA ships offers an indoor bar/lounge bar and outdoor bar and lounge. The locations of these will differ from vessel to vessel (see individual deck plans) and the provision of the outdoor facilities is weather-dependent. Opening hours will be found in the Daily Programme in your cabin.

Our reception team will be available to fulfil your individual requirements (e.g. reservation of tickets for cultural experiences or special excursions, organisation of transfers). On the A-ROSA FLORA and SILVA all suite guests may use our new butler service. We are available 24 hours for any request.

Bathrobes

Connecting Doors

Bathrobes are available upon request from your cabin steward/ess, if they are not placed in the cabin already.

On the ships A-ROSA AQUA, VIVA, FLORA and SILVA, every deck has at least two cabins with connecting doors. These can also be used as family cabins.

All-Inclusive Guests can expect soft and alcoholic drinks all day (including beer, wine, selected spirits, cocktails, soft drinks, water, speciality teas and coffee), an embarkation snack, a delicious and well-balanced breakfast station, an extensive lunch station, tea and coffee hour and an excellent dinner station in the evening (on the Douro sailings the dinner has a served main course). Many cruises also include seasonal extras such as sandwiches or a midnight snack. All inclusive starts at check-in (normally 2pm) and ends at 9am on the last day. Outside of this is chargable.

Pets Pets are not allowed on-board ship.

Announcements Loudspeaker announcements can be heard on deck and in the cabins (via on-board TV) and are mainly made prior to shore excursions and important events and for special points of interest along the river.

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Bicycles/Biking For more information on the cycling excursions, please contact the on-board A-ROSA SPA department or ask at reception. Unfortunately, it is not possible to take your own bikes on the cruise.

Customs Tariff Regulations Please observe the valid customs tariff regulations when importing and exporting goods and foreign currencies.

Clothing

Daily Programme

On-board and during the shore excursions, you can wear what you like. Dress code is comfortable and casual. Please remember to bring warmer clothes for the evenings out on deck. For the shore excursions, we recommend you bring sturdy shoes. For the restaurant we recommend smart casual dress.

For all important information and instructions, please see your A-ROSA Journal, which will be placed in your cabin each evening.

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Deckchairs On the sun deck you will find deckchairs and a sun canopy. In the interest of all passengers, please don’t reserve deckchairs. Woollen blankets for cooler weather on deck can be found in your cabin.


Disabled Guests and Guests in Need of Assistance All ships have stairs and not all are equipped with passenger lifts. Therefore, not all ships are suitable for passengers with restricted mobility. The ships that are fitted with passenger lifts are the A-ROSA ALVA and the new E-Motion ship.

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minutes before we cast off. The docking times may change at short notice. Please pay attention to announcements and information in the daily programme. Please pick up your shore pass from the front desk, before going ashore. After returning on board, please hand the pass back to the reception. The shore passes are used to check whether all guests are back on board.

Although there are no medical facilities aboard ship, we can rely upon the medical treatment available due to the infrastructure of the travel region.

Hairdryers

Drinking Water

Insect Screens

The water on board is drinkable.

Excursions Almost all ports of call are starting points for interesting shore excursions. For more information, please see page 68-69. Please also make use of the onboard information event on the first evening (embarkation day): bookings can be made on board. A-ROSA is only acting as an agent for the excursions offered. The local agencies will act as tour operators to organise and accompany the excursions.

Going Ashore In the EU, you can leave the ship as soon as we dock. In non-EU countries, you can only leave the ship after permission is granted by the local authorities. In your own interest, we request that you are back on board no later than 30

A hairdryer can be found in your cabin (not the bathroom) in one of the drawers near the mirror or in the wardrobe. For protection against insects, an insect screen in the form of a roller blind/sliding element is attached to the outside of the balcony door. When operating the roller blind, please be careful to exert equal force on both sides in order to prevent it from getting stuck. It can be locked at the bottom.

Itinerary You can find the planned itinerary in the brochure. The information is subject to change. High and low water, maintenance work and waiting times at locks and bridges due to shipping traffic may result in short-notice changes to the itinerary. In rare cases of extremely high or low water or force majeure, parts of the itinerary may have to be completed by bus or train and in individual cases overnight stays in hotels may be necessary.

Key Card This card is your A-ROSA key and credit card. Please always carry your key with you. In case of loss, please notify the reception immediately.

Laundry In your wardrobe, you will find laundry bags and order notes for our laundry service. This will be charged to your on-board account. Suite guests may enjoy the laundry service free of charge.

Methods of Payment The on-board currency is euros. During the cruise, you can use your on-board credit card on the ship, and this also acts as your cabin’s key card. At the end of the cruise, you can pay your final bill either in cash, with Maestro card or with the following credit cards: American Express, MasterCard or Visa.

Money Changing Unfortunately, there are no on-board money changing facilities. However, bureaux de change can be found in the vicinity of our docking locations.

Mooring Area In some towns, it is usual for the port authorities to assign several ships the same mooring area due to the large volume of shipping traffic. In such cases, the ships are moored next to each other and you may not be able to see out of your cabin properly and you may need to exit across other vessels whilst going ashore. Unfortunately, A-ROSA has no influence over this.

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Pool A heated pool can be found on the Sun Deck of the following ships: A-ROSA ALVA, DONNA, FLORA, SILVA, STELLA and the new E-Motion ship. A heated whirlpool can be found on the ships A-ROSA AQUA, VIVA and the new E-Motion ship in the SPA outdoor area on deck 3. You can find bath towels in your cabin.

Post Postcards and letters can be handed in at the reception. The mail will be sent from the next port or at the end of the cruise.

Reception The reception is open round the clock.

Restaurant There are no fixed table or seating arrangements and food is served buffet-style. Mealtimes can be found in the daily programme but here is a helpful guideline. Please note it is subject to change:

any cigarette butts overboard, but instead dispose of them in the containers provided. Throughout the entire indoor area and in the cabins, smoking is strictly prohibited.

Sockets/Power Supply The on-board voltage is 220 V/50 Hz. A dual voltage 220/110 V socket for electrically operated razors and toothbrushes can be found in the bathroom. It is not suitable for other electrical appliances. In the cabin, there are also several other sockets (220 V) that can be used but please note they take European two-pin plugs so you will need to bring an adaptor.

SPA-ROSA Here you will find exercise machines, massage rooms and a relaxation area, as well as the following saunas: A-ROSA ALVA/DONNA/the new E-MOTION ship: Organic and Finnish sauna A-ROSA STELLA: Steam/Organic and Finnish sauna A-ROSA AQUA/FLORA/SILVA/ VIVA: An adjustable sanarium.

Tipping Of course, it is entirely at your discretion whether you wish to give tips and how much you wish to give. These should show your acknowledgement of good service. At the end of the cruise, you will find a tip box for the entire crew at the reception. Of course, at any time you may give the employees individual tips or pay them through your on-board account.

TV Programmes The TV reception is via satellite. While passing through locks and on certain parts of the journey, you may experience interference with reception. There are some international channels available.

Wake-up Calls

• Coffee & croissant

6:30-7:00

Special Diets

• Breakfast

7:00-9:30

If you are following a special diet, please contact your restaurant chef at the start of your trip. Please notify us of any food allergies/intolerances prior to the start of your trip.

You can program wake-up calls into your cabin telephone. You will find instructions on the back of the onboard ABC. Alternatively, reception will also be happy to give you a wake-up call.

Sun Deck

Wi-Fi

When passing under low bridges, depending on the water level, you may sometimes be required to leave the Sun Deck for safety reasons. Please pay attention to the crew announcements and the information signs.

Wi-Fi is provided free of charge in accordance with A-ROSA’s conditions of use. You can request a login and password from reception that will be valid for the duration of your holiday. Internet reception is limited and varies by location.

• Lunch

12:30-14:00

• Tea time

15:30-16:00

• Dinner

19:00-21:00

A-ROSA Dining – By Reservation – see page 10 Served dinner on all cruises longer than 5 nights for a surcharge • Offered on several evenings during the cruise • Menu and tables must be reserved by noon • Larger groups are able to reserve a table to ensure they can sit together • Menu will vary locally, seasonally and depending on the conditions on board and will be published the evening before

Telephone The ships of the A-ROSA fleet

Safe You will find a free safe installed in your cabin’s wardrobe where you can store your personal valuables.

Safety Make sure you pay attention to the safety notices in the form of information signs and announcements or safety videos.

Shop Here you will find a selection from our exclusive A-ROSA collection: films, cosmetics, everyday commodities and souvenirs. The opening hours can be found in the daily programme.

Smoking Smoking is only permitted on the outdoor deck. Please do not throw

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are equipped with a modern GSM telephone system, which enables you to make phone calls worldwide via direct dialling. You can find information about chargers at the reception or in the on-board ABC in your cabin.

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The same enjoyable moments, made even safer We fully understand that you are eager to reconnect with our wonderful world and to enjoy a memorable river cruise holiday. However, the most important thing to us is your safety and wellbeing. That’s why we only use suppliers that follow the strictest health and safety procedures.

We’ve also committed to a series of wellbeing initiatives to ensure your Newmarket Holiday on an A-ROSA river cruise is not only enjoyable but also safe. With nearly 40 years’ tour-operating experience, you can rest assured that we are well-positioned to ensure your safety and wellbeing in the new world of travel.

COVID Cover Travel Insurance by Allianz

Benefits include:

Our new COVID Cover Travel Insurance by Allianz insures you against aspects of your trip that have the potential to be disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. For full details of the policy, please visit www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/travel-insurance

• Cancel your holiday with a full refund up to the day of travel if you or any of your party are diagnosed with COVID-19*

Key features of the policy include: • Cover if you have to cancel or cut your trip short in the event that the insured is quarantined before or during the tour

• Amend or cancel with a full refund of your holiday, up to the day of departure if impacted by COVID-19 through a lockdown where you are not allowed to travel outside of your area*

• Cover if you have to cancel your trip due to the serious illness of the insured, a travelling companion or close relative

• Amend or cancel with a full refund of your holiday, up to the day of departure if we are unable to fulfil your holiday for any reason

• Cover if you have to cut short your trip because you fall ill

• No administration fees applied for amends or cancellations as a result of COVID-19

• Essential emergency medical treatment if the insured becomes unwell during the trip

Flexible booking policy – amend your booking up to the day of departure When you book with Newmarket Holidays, we provide that extra peace of mind with our new COVID Protection PLUS flexible booking policy. COVID Protection PLUS gives you the flexibility to cancel or amend your holiday holiday, right up to the day of travel, with no amendment fees to altered or cancelled bookings as a result of COVID-19. When you have purchased our COVID Cover Travel Insurance by Allianz, you will also be covered by our COVID Protection PLUS flexible booking policy, which will protect you and your money, giving you that extra peace of mind.

• Compensation if your holiday itinerary is materially affected, after departure*

We are fully ABTA and ATOL protected – our membership of ABTA (Association of British Travel Agents) and our Air Travel Organiser’s Licence, issued by the Civil Aviation Authority, means that in the unlikely event that Newmarket Holidays was to cease trading, you would receive a full refund from one of these bodies (the CAA for flight-inclusive holidays and ABTA if your holiday does not include a flight). Where your refund is provided directly by Newmarket Holidays we will action within 14 days as per the Package Travel Regulations. * for full details of our flexible booking policy, please see www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/wellbeing

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Important Information YOUR FINANCIAL PROTECTION – Your holiday and your money are fully protected when you book with Newmarket Holidays. In line with the EC Directive on Package Travel, Newmarket Holidays, offers complete financial protection for all customers through our ABTA and ATOL bonds. BOOKING – Providing clear, correct information when making your booking is essential, for it is from this information that we make your reservation and our contract with you. The person to whom all correspondence, invoices and joining instructions are to be sent, should be entered as the first name. It is also their address and telephone number(s) that should be shown and it must be they who accept these Terms and Conditions before completing a booking. Other names are required by airlines, insurance companies, hoteliers etc., so please be accurate. For foreign holidays it is essential that these names match those on the passports. If any member of your party, e.g. newlyweds, changes their name between booking this holiday and travelling, it is important to provide these details so that we can issue the tickets in the new name. If there is not time to amend the passport the marriage certificate should be carried in the passport. We need to know the number of children under the age of two, and those between the ages of two and 16 who may

qualify for a 10% discount if they are sharing a room with two adults where a specific child price is not shown. We do not accept bookings from any unaccompanied passengers under the age of 18. In order to travel aboard the ships, it is a requirement that passengers read and sign, or in the case of web bookings acknowledge that they have read, the Booking Conditions, which cover the detailed terms and conditions under which bookings are accepted. It is the passenger’s responsibility to ensure all the ship’s manifest information, including, but not limited to, full names, dates of birth, passport details, travel insurance and medical declarations are provided to the company in a timely manner. Failure to provide such information and assigned acknowledgement of our Booking Conditions could result in a delay in boarding at Embarkation or, in extreme circumstances, the permissions to board being refused.

YOUR ITINERARY – We endeavour to follow the

itinerary advertised in the brochure, although please note, due to water levels on the river and circumstances beyond our control, we may need to change the order in which the itinerary is operated, our ports of call, or our dayto-day activities. On the rare occasion this happens, the International Host will keep you fully informed.

BROCHURE DETAILS – All information in this brochure was correct at the time of going to print and any errors are

unintentional. The availability of some services, facilities and attractions may vary due to circumstances outside of our control, such as poor weather conditions and a change in water levels on the river, lack of demand and technical problems. We cannot predict these occurrences in advance and do not accept liability if attractions are not open or available, although we will do our best to provide alternatives.

DELAYS – Occasionally, flights, the ship and trains may

be delayed due to circumstances beyond our control. In such cases, we will do our utmost to help you and keep you fully informed. In the event of extended overnight delays, depending upon circumstances, we will endeavour to provide accommodation. In the case of a major delay to your homeward journey, we shall endeavour to delay the departure from the ship.

HOLIDAY EXTRAS NOT BOOKED WITH NEWMARKET - We cannot be held responsible for

compensation in respect of any extras which are booked (e.g. travel insurance, transport including but not limited to flights and rail, currency, theatre tickets) with a third party, if we subsequently cancel your holiday for whatever reason. If you book your travel insurance with us, you would receive a full refund in this circumstance.

Booking Conditions Please read carefully We want you to enjoy every minute of your A-ROSA cruise, and we’ll do our very best to try to ensure that it lives up to your expectations. We believe that our more than 30 years of tour operating experience, together with the reputation we have for quality and value, should give you the confidence to book with us. To give you further peace of mind, we accept your booking on the basis of our Terms and Conditions, which are designed to clarify the contractual obligations between us. Please spend some time reading them carefully, and please feel free to contact us should anything be unclear.

Your Contract With Us 1 YOUR BOOKING - Your booking, once accepted and confirmed in writing to you, represents a contract between all persons named on the Booking and Newmarket Holidays Ltd (The Company). When you make a booking you guarantee that you have the authority to accept and do accept on behalf of your party the terms of these booking conditions. The contract is based on the information given in the brochure and the terms laid out in the following Booking Conditions. This agreement is governed by English Law and jurisdiction is conferred on the Courts of England and Wales only unless, in the case of Court proceedings, you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland. In this case, proceedings must either be brought in the Courts of your home country or those of England and Wales. If proceedings are brought in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you may choose to have your contract and claim governed by the law of Scotland/Northern Ireland as applicable (but if you do not so choose, English law will apply). We do not accept bookings from any unaccompanied passengers under the age of 18. 2 YOUR PAYMENT - Your Confirmation of Reservation includes an invoice showing the deposit paid and the final balance due. The outstanding amount must be paid by the due date. Should we not receive payment by this date we shall cancel your travel arrangements, in which case you could be liable to pay cancellation charges according to the scale set out in ‘Your Cancellations’ below. N.B. 1: The person making the booking with us does so in accordance with these Terms and Conditions and with the understanding that the information they provide is a requirement of the contract between us. He/ she becomes directly responsible to the Company for the payment of the total holiday price and if applicable, and where appropriate, for the cancellation charges and disbursements of any funds. The person making the booking does so on behalf of all persons named on it, and is responsible for ensuring that all the Personal Data provided is accurate and for ensuring that all persons named on the booking are aware of these Terms and Conditions and consent to the person making the booking acting on their behalf in relation to this booking.

3 YOUR ALTERATIONS - If you want to change any

of the details of your booking, we will always do our best to help. We will however make amendments charges of £50 per person as a contribution to our administrative expenses, any applicable rate changes, any costs incurred by us or imposed on us by any of our suppliers. We also reserve the right to make additional charges to cover in full any costs imposed on us by our suppliers. Only one amendment per booking can be made and 90 days or less before departure changes may not be approved. Charges must be paid when the amendment is requested and are non-refundable should you later decide to cancel. All amendments must be notified to us in writing, by telephone or by email by the person who made the

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original booking. Only one change of name is permitted per booking. N.B. 2: If an amendment involves a change of name, insurance premiums are not transferable. Where any change is made to a booking involving travel by air, we reserve the right to make additional charges to cover in full any costs charged to us by our suppliers.

4 YOUR CANCELLATION - You may cancel your booking or part of it once it has been confirmed but the cancellation will only be valid if made in writing direct to the Company or by telephone to our Customer Service team and having answered the security questions. If the cancellation results in a person travelling alone, a single room supplement is payable. The amount payable on cancellation depends upon when we receive your written instructions - the more notice you give, the less we will charge. The different periods before departure date within which written instructions are received by Newmarket Holidays Ltd. and the amounts of cancellation charged in each period (shown as a percentage of the total holiday price excluding insurance premium which is not refundable) are as follows: 90 days or more before departure

Loss of deposit

71 - 89 days

30% of total price (or deposit if greater)

50 - 70 days

50% of total price (or deposit if greater)

29-49 days

75% of total price (or deposit if greater)

28 days or less

100% of total price

N.B. 3: If the reason for cancellation is covered under the terms of an insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges. You can cancel your booking without paying cancellation charges if the performance of your package, or the carriage of passengers to your destination, is significantly affected by unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances. In such circumstances, w e will arrange for your booking to be terminated and for you to receive a full refund. We will observe advice provided by the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office. Dates of your holiday may be changed, prior to the due date of the balance, only once and this will incur a fee. Further alteration of dates cannot be accommodated and will result in the cancellation of your holiday.

5 YOUR COMPLAINTS - In the unlikely event that

you have problems whilst on holiday, you MUST report the matter to the on-board Passenger Services Officer IMMEDIATELY. If the matter is not then satisfactorily resolved, you must complete a written report (form available). You must then follow up any complaint in writing within twenty-eight of your return, including a copy of the original report form. If you fail to follow the requirement to report your complaint on board we will have been deprived of the opportunity to investigate and rectify it and this may affect your rights under this contract. We operate a strict code of conduct which also conforms to European regulations on package travel and take any complaints received seriously. However, in order to be fair to all concerned, complaints will be considered only where the above procedure has been followed.

6 YOUR TRAVELLING CONDITIONS - Where as part of the holiday you have booked your travel by air, land or sea, such travel will be subject to the terms and conditions of carriage of the airline, shipping, rail or coach company providing the transport. In most cases, the conditions will limit the carrier’s liability to you in accordance with international law. Should anyone be refused admission to the coach or ship, or to the

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destination country by the transport or government authority, then we are powerless to assist and cannot be held responsible. This includes any passenger who fails to advise us of any medical condition or disability. If you are prevented from travelling as a result, our responsibility for your holiday thereupon ceases. Full cancellation charges will apply and we will be under no obligation whatsoever for any refund, compensation or loss you may incur. Copies of the relevant parts of the Terms and Conditions are available on request.

Our Contract With You 1 OUR CONFIRMATION OF RESERVATION - When we have received your booking and deposit

we will send you a Confirmation of Reservation which details exactly what is booked for you. From this moment Newmarket Holidays Ltd has accepted your booking on the terms set out in this Contract.

2 THE CRUISE PRICE - Once you have booked, we

guarantee to not change the price of your holiday with us.

SYSTEM ERRORS - We try hard to ensure that

advertised prices are up to date, and reflect the price you will pay when you book. However, prices can change and errors can occasionally occur. We reserve the right to change and correct advertised prices at any time before your booking is confirmed. In the event of your Confirmation of Reservation showing an incorrect price for your holiday, the price that will prevail is the price confirmed to us by the cruise operator, as we act as a travel agent for these bookings. Accordingly you may not seek to rely on system errors with a view to obtaining a holiday at less than the correct price, and any contract entered into upon a mistake, such as a wrong costing due to system errors, is not valid or binding.

3 DATA PROTECTION – In order to confirm and

process your booking, we need to collect Personal Data for all the people named on the booking. We reserve the right to process, store and share any and all of the information we collect with our suppliers as we deem necessary to fulfil the contract between us and to comply with national and international law.To find out more about how we use and protect your Personal Data, please visit www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/privacy

4 OUR ALTERATIONS - It is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your holiday but we do plan your holiday arrangements many months in advance. Occasionally changes may be made, which we reserve the right to do at any time. Most of these changes are insignificant and we will advise you at the earliest possible date. Examples of insignificant changes include alteration of your outward/return flights by less than 12 hours, changes to aircraft type, change of accommodation/cabin to another of the same or higher standard, changes of carriers, cancellation of an optional excursion. A significant change is one that we make to your holiday arrangements before departure that involves changing your resort area, or time of departure or return by more than twelve hours, or offering accommodation/cabin with a lower official classification than that advertised (except the latter in the case of en route tour hotels). If a significant change becomes necessary we will inform you as soon as is reasonably possible if there is time before your departure. When a significant change occurs you will have the choice of either accepting the change of arrangements, purchasing another available holiday from us (we will refund any price difference if alternative is of lower value), or cancelling your holiday and receiving a full refund of


all monies paid (we will also provide a full refund of your travel insurance premiums if you purchased insurance from us). When a significant change occurs, provided it does not arise from circumstances amounting to force majeure (see below), we will pay compensation as detailed below, based on how far ahead of departure the change is advised: Charge 15 - 28 days £10, 0 - 14 days £25 N.B. 4: We will not pay you compensation where the significant change is due to unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances, which means a situation beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all reasonable measures had been taken. These can include, for example, war, riot, industrial dispute, terrorist activity and its consequences, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, adverse weather conditions, epidemics and pandemics, unavoidable technical problems with transport.

5 OUR CANCELLATIONS - We reserve the right

to cancel your holiday and in this event we will return to you all money you have paid to us or will offer you an alternative, available holiday to purchase of comparable standard. In no case, except for reasons of war etc, (see N.B. 4, above) will your holiday be cancelled after the date when your final balance becomes due.

6 OUR COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE - Newmarket Holidays Ltd is a Member of ABTA with membership number V7812. ABTA Members help holidaymakers to get the most from their travel and assist them when things do not go according to plan. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to y ou by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. We can also offer you ABTA’s scheme for the resolution of disputes which is approved by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute. We can normally agree an amicable settlement of the few complaints we receive. However, if we cannot agree, disputes arising out of, or in connection with this Contract may (if the customer so wishes) be referred to ABTA. Go to www.abta.com to use ABTA’s simple procedure. Further information on the Code and ABTA’s assistance in resolving disputes can be found on www.abta.com. You can also access the European Commission Online Dispute (ODR) Resolution platform at http://ec.europa. eu/consumers/odr/. This ODR platform is a means of notifying us of your complaint; it will not determine how your complaint should be resolved. Redress under this Scheme requires written notice requesting arbitration to be made within nine months of scheduled date of return from the holiday. Our liability, except in cases involving death, injury or illness, shall be limited to a maximum of three times the cost of your travel arrangements. Our liability will also be limited in accordance with and/or in an identical manner to a) The contractual terms of the companies that provide the travel services that make up your package. These terms are incorporated into this booking; and b) Any relevant international convention, for example the Montreal Convention in respect of travel by air, the Athens Convention in respect of travel by sea, the Berne Convention in respect of travel by rail and the Paris Convention in respect of the provision of accommodation, which limit the amount of and conditions under which compensation can be claimed for death, injury, delay to passengers and loss, damage and delay to luggage. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of any limitation of the extent of or the conditions under which compensation is to be paid under these or any conventions. Under EU law (Regulation 261/2004) you have rights in some circumstances to refunds and/ or compensation from your airline in cases of denied boarding, cancellation or delay to flights. Full details will be publicised at EU airports and available from airlines. However reimbursement in such cases will not automatically entitle you to a refund of your holiday cost from us. Your right to a refund and/or compensation from us is set out in these booking conditions. If any payments to you are due from us, any payment made to you by the airline or any other service provider will be deducted. If it is impossible to ensure your return as scheduled due to unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances, we will bear the cost of necessary accommodation, if possible of equivalent category, for a maximum of three nights. The limit doesn’t apply to persons with reduced mobility and any person accompanying them, pregnant women and unaccompanied minors, or persons in need of specific medical assistance, provided that you notified us of these needs at least 48 hours before the start of your holiday. N.B. 5: This entire clause does not apply to any separate contracts that you may enter into for excursions or activities whilst on holiday.

7 OUR RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR HOLIDAY - (a) Although we have no direct control over services

provided to you by independent suppliers we accept responsibility for the reasonable standard of the holiday which you book. If any part is not provided as promised, we will pay you appropriate compensation if this has affected the enjoyment of your holiday. (b) We accept responsibility if you or any person named on the booking

suffers bodily injury, illness or death due to the negligent acts and/or omissions of: (i) our employees or agents; or (ii) our suppliers or sub-contractors, servants or agents whilst acting within the scope or in the course of their employment to provide any service or arrangement forming part of the holiday that you have booked with us save that we do not accept responsibility for any air or sea carriers whose liabilities are limited by the relevant International Conventions. Any such claims will be subject to and dealt with in accordance with English Law, and will be subject to the jurisdiction of the Courts of England and Wales only unless, in the case of Court proceedings, you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland. In this case, proceedings must either be brought in the Courts of your home country or those of England and Wales. If proceedings are brought in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you may choose to have your contract and claim governed by the law of Scotland/Northern Ireland as applicable (but if you do not so choose, English law will apply). (c) We shall give you assistance in the event that you suffer illness, personal injury or death during the period of your holiday overseas arising out of an activity which does not form part either of the holiday arrangement with us or an excursion offered through us. This assistance will include advice and guidance and, at our discretion and where appropriate, financial assistance subject to our spending a maximum amount in this regard on behalf of yourself and any other person named on the booking of £5,000 in total. (d) In the event of a claim under this clause against us by you or any person named on the booking we reserve the right to claim in your place against the person or corporation responsible for the act, default or omission giving rise to the claim and you hereby agree to assign to us all your rights under this clause and we will be subrogated to those rights and you hereby agree to assist us fully in the event that we enforce the rights which have been assigned to us or to which we are subrogated. (e) We take the safety and security of our clients extremely seriously. If the Foreign Office advises that people should not visit a particular country, then we would act on this. However, we are sure you appreciate from press and television coverage that the political, economic and social conditions in many countries are not as stable as we are used to. Sadly crimes against both people and their property are a fact of life the world over, and when in a foreign county it is very important to be extra vigilant and avoid drawing attention to yourself by wearing expensive jewellery, carrying expensive camera equipment etc. Travellers have the same responsibility for their personal safety and that of their possessions, as they do at home. As situations in countries can change rapidly, we would suggest you may wish to visit the Foreign Office Travel Advice website at www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice for up to date information and advice regarding safety BEFORE BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY. Newmarket Holidays Ltd operate to many parts of the world, some of which do not conform to British health and safety standards. We request that all our hotels comply with the local regulations applicable in their country for health and safety but we cannot guarantee that these meet British standards.

8 TRAVEL INSURANCE - Because of the importance of having adequate insurance cover we make it a condition of booking on all foreign holidays that you are covered by an insurance policy that it provides health cover including cover for pre-existing medical conditions. If you elect not to take our insurance, you will be required to provide us with the alternative cover you have in place, including the name of the insurer, policy number and most importantly the phone number of the insurer’s Emergency Assistance service. You agree to indemnify Newmarket Holidays Ltd. for any costs that arise which would otherwise have been met had Newmarket Holidays Ltd insurance been taken. Please note that, if you take out our insurance, certain claims will be subject to an excess charge and that your insurance premium will be dependent on your date of birth. We have no liability for any loss or damage to luggage inflight or in transit. Any claims of this nature should be referred directly to your insurer.

neither we nor the supplier are able to do so for reasons of insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder may provide you with the services you have bought or a suitable alternative (at no extra cost to you). You agree to accept that in those circumstances the alternative ATOL holder will perform those obligations and you agree to pay any money outstanding to be paid by you under your contract to that alternative ATOL holder. However, you also agree that in some cases it will not be possible to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which case you will be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL scheme (or your credit card issuer where applicable).

10 PASSPORT, VISA, IMMIGRATION AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - It is your responsibility

to check and fulfil the passport, visa, health and immigration requirements applicable to your itinerary. We can only provide general information about this. You must check requirements for your own specific circumstances with the relevant Embassies and/or Consulates and your Doctor as applicable. Requirements do change and you must check the up to date position in good time before departure. You must notify us regarding next of kin details and any other important information we request before you travel. A full 10 year British passport is required for all of our holidays, and your passport must be valid for a full 6 months following your date of return to the UK. If you do not hold a valid 10 year British passport, please note it can take up to twelve weeks to obtain a new one. If you or any member of your party is not a British citizen or holds a non British passport, you must check passport and visa requirements with the Embassy or Consulate of the country(ies) to or through which you are intending to travel. You must ensure you have the correct travel documents in your possession before departure, failing which you will be liable for any costs, which you or we may incur as a result. Please note that, very occasionally, a last minute change may entail entering an additional country. Please note children must now have their own passport. For all passport enquiries contact the UK Passport Agency on 08705 210 410 or www.homeoffice. gov.uk/agenciespublic-bodies/ips

Important Information SUPPLIERS’ CONDITIONS - Many of the services

which make up your holiday are provided by independent suppliers. Some of these terms and conditions may limit or exclude the supplier’s liability to you, usually in accordance with applicable International Conventions. Copies of the relevant parts of these terms and conditions and particularly the Terms and Conditions of Carriage at Sea of the carrier providing your Cruise are available on request from ourselves.

FITNESS TO TRAVEL - We strive to give all our

customers full care and attention, but we do need to know at the time of booking if there are any special needs or requirements. It is particularly important that we are advised of any disabilities and also if you intend to bring any specialist equipment such as a wheelchair with you. Please make sure that you send in full details, quoting your Booking Reference, as soon as you receive your booking confirmation. These will be acknowledged on your Confirmation of Reservation. If you have suffered from a serious medical condition recently, then you should consult with your Doctor about your fitness to travel. Please note wheelchairs and scooters cannot be used on board or at tender ports.

SPECIAL REQUESTS - We endeavour to comply with any special request you may have by passing them through to the ship; however, we cannot guarantee that all requests will be met, since they may be outside our control. ITINERARY - You will receive your final Itinerary and Journey Instructions approximately 10-14 days prior to departure, provided all payments have been made.

9 FINANCIAL PROTECTION & REPATRIATION - In line with the EC Directive on package travel,

Newmarket Holidays Ltd offers complete financial protection for all customers. Newmarket Holidays Ltd is a fully-bonded member of ABTA - The Association of British Travel Agents (membership number V7812), ensuring both your financial protection and high standards of professionalism and reliability. Therefore you can book and travel with Newmarket Holidays Ltd in total confidence that your money and your holiday are safe. In the unlikely event of the company failing while you are abroad, the ABTA bond will be used to repatriate you. When you buy an ATOL protected flight inclusive holiday from us you will receive an ATOL Certificate. This lists the flight, accommodation, car hire and/or other services that are financially protected, where you can get information on what this means for you and who to contact if things go wrong. We, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL Certificate, will provide you with the services listed on the ATOL Certificate (or a suitable alternative).In some cases, where

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